Carson Now News (edition 160)

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Carson City restaurant inspections for Dec. 13
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 10:12am
Restaurant inspections conducted by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division:

Toys For Tots dangerously low on toys
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 7:49am

As the Toys for Tots Coordinator ....
I have never seen demand so high and donations so low.

We have had a 35% increase on requests from families this year.
Ron Wood Family Resource Center has been the Toys for Tots coordinating agency for 8 years and I have been Coordinator for 5 years.

We have been low on toys before ... but never like this.

Outdoors with Don Q: California fishing licenses for 2012
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 12:53am

With Christmas two weeks away, one of the best stocking stuffers for local anglers is a California fishing license. If you're planning to fish in the State of California in 2012, you'll need a new license as of Jan. 1.
You can purchase that license and any applicable stamp at a number of local outlets or on the Internet.
If you need to buy a license and stamps, here is some info:

Fishing Report through December 21
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 12:35am

Here is the fishing report for the week of December 14-21. This report covers rivers, streams and lakes in Northern California, Nevada and Southern Oregon.

Deputy city manager proposal to be pulled from Carson City Supervisors' agenda
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 4:48pm

A proposal to add a deputy city manager to the staff at Carson City Hall will be pulled from the agenda for Thursday's meeting.

Mayor Bob Crowell said he that after discussions he has had over the past few days since the proposal became public, he will ask that the item be pulled from the agenda.

Ring in the New Year with Divine 9 Deals
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 3:09pm

As we round the corner into the new year, Divine 9 courses in Carson City and Carson Valley have a number of deals and events lined up for the holidays and beyond. Go here to learn what's on tap. Also here's a reminder: Silver Oak Golf and Event Center is holding its holiday food drive. Bring three or more cans of food or non-perishable food items and get a free bucket of driving range golf balls. Bring five or more and get a bucket of balls, a hot dog and a soft drink. All food donations will be sent to Friends in Service Helping Need (FISH).

Carson City free daily news summary for Dec. 13
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 7:11am

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 - 8:53pm

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 - 2:46pm

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 - 9:45am

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.

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