February 2014
Carson City deputies arrest pair on suspicion of felony marijuana sales and transportation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 1:20pmCarson City sheriff's deputies arrested two on felony drug charges Tuesday following a traffic stop on North Roop Street in which one of the suspects fled and was later caught.
Arrested were Michael Jonathan Lang, 20, of Sparks and Jacob Lee Stephenson, 20 of Reno. Approximately 120 grams of marijuana was found inside the vehicle after a search.
TRPA launches online exchange to help property owners restore sensitive land
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:59amLake Tahoe, CA/NV - The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has launched an online marketplace for property owners, realtors and land banks to use to increase the environmental improvements that come from transferring commonly-traded development rights in the Lake Tahoe region.
The new, online Transfer of Development Rights Exchange allows buyers and sellers to create postings, explains transfer incentives and eligibility requirements, and makes it all viewable on an interactive map. As the TDR Exchange is used more, it will also track market trends.
Don Q's fishing Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Feb. 12-18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:46am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Feb. 12-18, 2014.
The story behind the giant footprints at Nevada State Prison
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:32am
CARSON CITY, Nev. — The story behind the giant footprints found at Nevada State Prison will be told Feb. 20 by paleontologist Gene Hattori.
Hattori, curator of anthropology and state paleontologist at Nevada State Museum, will be the featured speaker in the third lecture of a Nevada Sesquicentennial series sponsored by the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society.
His talk, “Fossils at Nevada State Prison,” will begin at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Silver Oak Executive Conference Center, 1251 Country Club Drive, Carson City. It is free and open to the public.
Applications sought for Carson City Shade Tree Council spot
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:21amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Shade Tree Council. There is currently one opening to fill a term that will expire in January 2015.
Many eyeing possible return of Reno-Tahoe Olympics
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 10:00amTwo North American cities have hosted the Winter Olympics since 2002 - Salt Lake City and Vancouver. And some are hoping the torch will return to Reno-Tahoe for the first time since the Squaw Valley Games in 1960.
We Deserve Better...
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 9:54amThe Mayor said he would like our Board of Supervisors to approve a 1/8 cent sales tax increase. I’d like you to tell them to vote “NO.”
Not because we can’t afford the average $12.50 per family increase and not because none of the projects are worthwhile. It is because the Mayor and a few of our Supervisors have demonstrated that their vision of Carson City is one where an increased cost of living, increased debt, and increased long term fiscal obligations should be our future.
Tumbleweeds Gymnastics annual Family Fun and Fit Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 9:52am
Event Date:
March 30, 2014 - 1:00pm Completely FREE to the community is Tumbleweeds Gymnastics annual Family Fun and Fit Day.
We are promoting health and fitness in our area and fighting obesity through gymnastics and Kaia FIT, our women’s fitness program.
Join us at Tumbleweeds for fitness testing for the whole family, open gym, face painting, bounce house and games! Many health professionals from the community will be attending also.
The event is Sunday, March 30, 2014 from 1pm-4pm at Tumbleweeds Gymnastics 3633 Research Way
#104 Carson City, NV.
Come Play With Us!!
Column: Take steps in handling finances for parents or relatives
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 9:46am
You may be asked to help handle the finances for your parents or another relative. That is not an easy job and it might be in addition to making health care decisions and/or serving as a caregiver.
If you are named in a Power of Attorney for Financial Matters, you have a new title – “Fiduciary”. That means you need to do the work and decisions correctly, always remembering it is their money, not yours.
First read the document carefully, reading it out loud may help your understanding. Sometimes you can involve the loved one in understanding what it means.
Thoughts and feedback of the Mayor’s 'State of the City' report
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 9:23amThree basic principles of leadership are: to willingly place the needs of others above your own; make decisions for the betterment of the majority, and have the courage and self discipline to stay the course regardless of the consequences.
As an elected official serving Carson City I would like to share my thoughts on the Mayor’s “State of the City” report which gave the status of the City’s financial stability, showed major accomplishments of the past year, and provided an overview of forthcoming projects.
