February 2013
New TV production company formed in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 11:12pm
A new Carson City-based company is forming to create television shows targeting Baby Boomers. The Rockin 60's is a classic rock trivia game show that will offer cash prizes and products for people who can answer trivia questions, name 60's music and identify 60's photos as part of this tv show.
The company, formed by SJ Rose, stated that research shows Baby Boomers represent the generation with the greatest buying power in the history of our country.
Meet Lake Tahoe's Squaw and Alpine rescue dogs March 7
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 9:30pmEvent Date:
March 7, 2013 - 5:00pm
The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Information Center is looking forward to a woofing and tail-wagging good time as the Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows rescue dogs come to the center for a visit.
This free event takes place Thursday, March 7, 5-7 p.m., at the North Lake Tahoe Visitor Information Center, 100 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, California.
BLM Roundup at Deer Run: What the public didn't see
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 5:17pm
The following photos of "White Light" the matriarch mare tapped by the BLM, were submitted by photographer Annie Jantzen.
Outdoors with Don Q: The new Nevada fishing license year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 4:07pmIf you’re a fisherman or fisherwoman, it’s that time of the year to remind you to purchase your Nevada 2013-2014 fishing license.
That new fishing license year begins on March 1 and it will run through the last day in February, 2014.
As a special tip you would be well advised to purchase that new license ASAP, because if you forget, go fishing and get checked by “The Friendly Old Game Warden,” he isn’t going to be very happy nor will you.
Change of command at Downtown Business Association
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 3:40pm
Lenny Chappell, outgoing Chairman of the Carson City Downtown Business Association, receives a star for his successful shepherding of the organization during his tenure from fellow board members at the recent DBA appreciation dinner. In the main photo, from left: DBA board members Dana Freund, new chair Liz Andrews-Booth, AJ Matule, Lenny Chappell, Karyl Summers and Sue Jones.
Mayor presents award to DBA on behalf of Vietnam Vets
Carson City, Douglas County designated disaster areas by USDA because of drought conditions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 1:16pmCarson City and nearby Douglas County as well as Esmerelda and White Pine counties have been designated disaster areas due to damages and losses caused by recent drought, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms today in a news release.
And the following California counties contiguous to Nevada have also been declared disaster areas because of drought conditions: Alpine, El Dorado, Inyo, Mono and Placer.
Carson Sierra Youth Football League Sign ups
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 11:22am
Event Date:
March 2, 2013 (All day) Come Join the fun Carson Sierra Youth Footbal League and Cheer. We are committed to working with Carson High School's football program.
Sign up dates:
March 2nd 9am to 12noon at the Pizza Factory
March 16 &17 9am to 12noon Carson Mall
April 20th 9am to 12noon at the Pizza Factory
May 18th to 19th 9am to 12noon Carson Mall
Online registration on our website: www.carsonsyfl.com
Join us on facebook.
Woman pulled over for talking on cell phone jailed for felony weapon, drug charges
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 10:34amA Washoe Valley woman faces felony drug and weapons charges after being stopped by Carson City patrol officers Wednesday for driving while talking on a cell phone and not wearing a seat belt.
Tina Marie Scott, 46, was arrested at Industrial Park and Hawaii Circle 5:17 p.m. after patrol officers observed the violations and then, doing a subsequent check, found drugs, money and a handgun.
Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today at sheriff's office admin building
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 8:54amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet today beginning at 8 a.m. in the Ormsby Room of the sheriff's administration building, 911 East Musser Street. During the public comment period, wild horse advocates have said they will speak to the issue of this week's roundup of a band of wild horses near Deer Run Road.
Educators hit factory floors
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 8:37amCarson City teachers became pupils on Wednes day, touring factory floors in the area to learn the skill sets needed and opportunities available for their own bright students.
