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Carson City free daily news summary for Dec. 13
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 8:11am

Some Nevadans are trying to start a new political party called the "DuoFreedomists" which they claim would serve moderates put off by the Republicans and Democrats. The group's policy goals to “freeze, shrink and shift” taxation and spending is very similar to those of the Tea Party.

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Artist Brent Sommerhauser will be showing his work "Brushing the Firmament" at the Nevada Arts Council's OXS Gallery, 716 N. Carson St., through Feb. 10.

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Carson High School teacher Erin Been's passion for fitness has made her a Healthy Schools Program Champion, a recognition awarded by Alliance for a Healthier Generation. She has worked to make CHS students and teachers make fitness more fun with programs like morning yoga classes, incorporating dance into phys-ed classes and offering after-school programs to promote nutrition and healthy cooking.

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Carson High football coach Blair Roman recognized the seniors on his team at the season-ending awards banquet Monday night. The team has won a share of the league title three straight years, including this season's 10-2 record.

Public Utilities Commission asks NV Energy to submit ‘opt-out’ proposals for smart meters
Monday, December 12, 2011 - 9:53pm

Following last week’s workshop to discuss issues and concerns related to Smart Meter deployment, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has asked NV Energy to submit proposals allowing ratepayers to opt-out of Smart Meter installation.

NV Energy must file its opt-out proposal by noon Wednesday, Dec. 28. People may file written reply comments by noon Friday, Jan. 13.

Holiday tree permit sales end Friday in Lake Tahoe Basin
Monday, December 12, 2011 - 3:46pm

South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit wants to remind residents and visitors the last day to purchase your holiday tree permit is Friday, December 16, 2011.

Crime Log for Dec. 12, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011 - 10:45am

A Carson City Sheriff's Deputy arrested Jeffrey Christopher Haugen, 28, a Carson City resident, at around 4 p.m. in the 800 block of East Musser St. for felony burglary and felony grand larceny valued between $250 and $2,500. Bail is set at $20,000.

Deputies also responded to several other calls this weekend, resulting in several misdemeanor arrests. Among these were two drunk driving arrests and a driving under a suspended license arrest.

Movie Review: 'The Sitter' hard to sit through
Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 10:41am

"The Sitter," billed as a black comedy and currently flickering at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, is mercifully only 81 minutes long, but that's long enough to spell disaster to any discriminating movie goer.

It stars comic actor Jonah Hill as college failure Noah forced into baby sitting three of the most repellent child actors in living memory. He is also pursuing a blonde who is suggesting intimacy that night.

The Road to Bethlehem: Living Nativity at First United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 8:57am

Live re-enactment with actors and animals, Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Division and Musser Streets. Feel the Christmas story unfold as you drive or walk the path. From Carson St. turn west on 5th street, then north on Division Street to King Street.

The Nativity is the church’s gift to the community and there’s no cost to experience it. donations of non-perishable food will be accepted to help us feed the community’s out of work citizens.

Lunar eclipse
Saturday, December 10, 2011 - 9:15am

Photo by Carissa Snedeker

Ride the train with Santa at Nevada State Railroad Museum
Friday, December 9, 2011 - 1:06pm

The Nevada State Railroad Museum, located on 2180 S. Carson Street in Carson City, will offer train rides with Santa from 9am to 4 pm December 10th -11th and 17th- 18th, 2011.

Train rides are available for $6 per seat and will depart approximately every 25 minutes from 9:00am-4:00pm. Santa will be on board and visit all the children. Hot chocolate, food and refreshments will also be available provided by Warren Engine Company #1.

Another lunchtime distraction
Friday, December 9, 2011 - 11:49am

Setting up the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree in 60 seconds.

Carson City Supervisors to consider lawsuit settlements, water and sewer bonds
Friday, December 9, 2011 - 11:24am

The Carson City Board of Supervisor will consider settlements in two lawsuits alleging misconduct by city employees at the board's next meeting on Dec. 15.

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