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Halloween Spending Expected To Total $118 Million In Nevada, Up 10.4 Percent Over 2011

Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 11:03am

CARSON CITY – Goblins and ghosts are expected to be good for business in Nevada this Halloween.

The Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) reported today that Silver State residents will spend $118 million on Halloween-related merchandise this month if national trends hold true locally.

Outdoors with Don Q: Enjoy the fall colors of Hope Valley

Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 10:37am

It's that time of the year for my reminder to enjoy the spectacular color of the leaves on Quaking aspen trees (Quakies) in Alpine County, Calif.
And, based on our photography trip on Monday, Oct. 8, you had better enjoy that display, as soon as possible, because four of us (Mary Bottoms, Mary Morris, Elaine and I) found the following color conditions:

Countdown to local author's 'Launch' party Oct. 15

Thursday, October 11, 2012 - 10:32am

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Outskirts Press and local author Steve Browne are proud to announce a book launch party for a new inspirational novel depicting the incredible journey of a NASA scientist born with cerebral palsy titled, “How To Raise A Rocket Scientist For Fun and Profit.” The event occurs October 15 at the Carson Cigar Company (318 N Carson St Ste 101).

About The Book.

Carson City Library Director Sara Jones Named Nevada Librarian of the Year

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 4:50pm

Carson City Library Director Sara Jones was named the 2012 Nevada Library Association’s (NLA) Librarian of the Year at its 67th annual conference, held Oct. 4 & 5 at the Sahara West Library in Las Vegas. Jones joins the ranks of an elite group of librarians recognized for effective advancement and extension of library services; exemplary library management; notable activity in recruitment to the profession; statewide planning and for broadening the scope of library and information service to the community.

Lake Tahoe may have elevated risk for plague after chipmunk tests positive

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 12:49pm

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is advising visitors to its recreation sites to take precautions against plague after a chipmunk found at Taylor Creek Visitor Center tested positive for the disease. Acting on the recommendations of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Forest Service and its concessionaire have posted extensive signage in the area of Taylor Creek Visitor Center, the Tallac Historic Site, and Camp Richardson Resort explaining how the disease is transmitted, the symptoms and how to prevent infection.

Benefit for Highway 50 crash victim Daniel Holley

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 12:01pm

A benefit for Daniel Holley, who survived an August 14 vehicle crash on Highway 50 that killed four people, will be on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Tuff Luck Ranch, 175 River Road, Dayton. Gates open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 are each and can be purchased at the gate.
Entertainment provided by Richard Elloyan, local singer, song writer and cowboy poet.
Join us for an afternoon of visiting with friends, listening to great entertainment, enjoying a barbecue.

Carson City battalion chief's name to be added to memorial wall

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 9:58am

The name of Carson City Fire Battalion Chief Richard Chrzanowski, who died of cancer, will be added during ceremonies Saturday to the Nevada State Fire Fighters Memorial wall.
Chrzanowski, known to everyone as “Ski,” was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer the day before Thanksgiving in 2009. He died on New Year's eve some five weeks later with his family by his side.

Carson City candidate and ballot question forums next week

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 9:55am

Two candidate forums will take place in Carson City next week. Hosted by the League of Women Voters, the first is at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Carson City Community Center. The topics are Question 1, the proposed City Center project for downtown Carson City. Following the pros and cons discussion of Question 1 there will be a Board of Supervisors candidate presentation for the two seats.

Don Q's Fall Fishing Report For Oct. 10-17

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 9:34am

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 10-17.

Carson City area gaming profits see August slide

Wednesday, October 10, 2012 - 8:45am

Gaming profits for Carson City area casinos slid by 1.7 percent in August, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Wednesday. Casinos in Carson City and the valley side of Douglas County, including Minden and Gardnerville, took in $8,650,776 in August. Last year, during the same period, the casinos took in $8,801,148.
Statewide, casinos saw a 3.11 decrease in "gaming win" over the same period last year, the state's gaming regulator reports. Nevada casinos took in gaming profits of $859,240,472 for the month of August. In August 2011 it was $886,835,278.

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