February 2014
Karen Abowd announces run for second Carson City Board of Supervisors term
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 3:30pm
Karen Abowd on Tuesday announced her second run as Carson City Supervisor Ward I, citing her desire to see through many projects currently in process, as well as her commitment to the future of Nevada’s Capital City.
“Carson City has gone through some tough economic times and continues to,” Abowd said. “We have needed to be careful in our planning and how we spend available dollars in order to create sustainable, relevant opportunities that have immediate positive impacts, and build a future we can be proud to leave our children and grandchildren.”
Ticket sales begin for Nevada’s Sesquicentennial raffle of a Harley-Davidson
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 2:01pm
CARSON CITY — Ticket sales have begun for the custom Nevada 150 commemorative state themed motorcycle celebrating the state’s Sesquicentennial anniversary. The Harley-Davidson bike was revealed as part of the Las Vegas Harley-Davidson® groundbreaking, where the winner will be announced at the store’s grand opening event on or about Nevada Day, Oct. 31, 2014.
Proscenium Players 'Wedding from Hell!' extends Brewery Arts Center showings
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 1:47pm
The Carson City run of Proscenium Players, Inc., murder mystery production of “The Wedding from Hell!” is being extended for two additional weekends at the Brewery Arts Center as a murder mystery dessert buffet show.
Performance dates are Fridays, Feb. 21, and Feb. 28 and Saturdays, Feb. 22 and March 1 at 6:30 p.m. There will also be a Saturday, March 1 matinee performance at 2 p.m. This will be a fundraiser performance for the Carson City Senior Citizen’s Center with all the proceeds going to the Senior Meals Programs. All performance will be held in the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater at the Brewery Arts Center located at 409 W. King Street, Carson City.
Stepped up traffic enforcement in Douglas, Lyon counties aims to target distracted drivers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 12:32pmDeputies of the Douglas County and Lyon County Sheriff’s Offices have increased traffic enforcement patrols on various highways and roadways within the two counties. The added patrol began Monday and runs through Feb. 22.
The increased patrols will specifically target distracted drivers, motorists using their cell phones and those speeding, said Douglas County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Pat Brooks.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report through Feb. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 12:09pmRestaurant inspections are made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. Inspections through Feb. 13, 2014 include restaurants, fast food restaurants, a mobile food truck, bars, lounges and convenience stores.
See the full report below.
Column: Write a Life Review to Your Family
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 11:35am
Maybe it would be a blessing to your family if you wrote (or dictated) a Life Review? The normal basics include: date and place of birth; names of parents; childhood friends, schools, stories; details about marriage(s); education; designations and awards; employment jobs, activities, stories, promotions; places of residence; hobbies, interests and activities; charitable, religious, fraternal, political and other affiliations; disappointments (and how you handled them) and other individual attributes.
Wow! That is quite a list to get you started.
Carson City Sheriff's Office report details initial arrest that led to recovery of 60 stolen weapons
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 11:25amMore details have emerged following the arrest Friday of a Dayton man that led to Carson City and Lyon County authorities to recover approximately 60 stolen weapons, a stolen vehicle and narcotics. Three others were also arrested.
Keith Furr, 52, was arrested on charges of being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, contempt of court and criminal contempt and is being held in Carson City with a bail of $23,500.
Local prosthetics practitioner Richard Riley inducted into the 2014 Class of Fellows by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 10:07am
Event Date:
February 28, 2014 (All day) WASHINGTON, DC — Richard L. Riley, a certified practitioner of prosthetics at Prosthetic Consulting Technologies LLC in Washoe Valley, will be inducted into the 2014 class of Fellows by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) during the organization’s 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium on Friday, February 28 in Chicago. Riley is one of just 10 people in the nation to receive the distinction this year.
Cooperative Extension hosts free Brain Health Lunch-and-Learn seminars in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 9:57amUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension is presenting Cleveland Clinic’s Brain Health Lunch-and-Learn Seminars at the Carson City Cooperative Extension Office, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 12.
Game biologist Shawn Espinosa named NDOW Professional of the Year
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 9:50amIf you were able to stop by the Nevada Department of Wildlife headquarters office in Reno in the early morning hours before the doors open to the public at 8 a.m. you would most likely find Shawn Espinosa, wildlife staff specialist responsible for the Upland Game Program, at his desk.
The same would be true if you poked your head in his door well after closing. After a while you would have to wonder, “Does this guy ever go home?”
