Carson Now News (edition 160)

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Fuji Dog Park to open next week, but not all dog owners happy
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 3:00am

A two-acre dog park at the west end of Fuji Park is expected to open next week, but not all dog owners are happy about it.The new facility, while boasting many amenities, can't compare to the gr...

Berkley criticizes Heller on Social Security vote
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 3:00am

By CRISTINA SILVAThe Associated PressLAS VEGAS - Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley is accusing Republican Sen. Dean Heller of vowing to protect seniors while voting against their pocketbooks, the lat...

Fishing Report Through Nov. 9
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 12:06am

Here is this week's fishing report through Nov. 9 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and Southern Oregon.

First Nationwide Test of The Emergency Alert System on Nov. 9
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 11:34am

On November 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific Time and 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).  The test will last up to three and a half minutes. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested. 

Crime Log: Man arrested at Carson City motel for felony meth trafficking
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 10:49am

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested Jose Manuel Olivas, 22, Tuesday night in the 1900 block of North Carson Street for felony trafficking of methamphetamine.

According to the arrest report, a deputy was patrolling on foot around the motel after reports of illegal drug activity in the area. He saw the suspect take a cell phone out of his pocket, and a plastic bag fell out on the ground. When the deputy asked the suspect if he had anything illegal on him, he said he had meth.

Tasty and Delicious Pumpkin Recipes and Other November Offerings
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 10:21am

After they’ve been carved up for Halloween, the pumpkin has served its aesthetic purpose as the jack-o-lantern for all things spooky. Now that the trick or treaters are gone, the big orange gourd can serve its real purpose: all things tasty and delicious.

Woman arrested for embezzling money from Carson City animal hospital
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 10:08am

A Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday night for allegedly embezzling more than $10,000 from Carson Tahoe Veterinary Hospital.

Free Spaghetti Lunch for Veterans and Military on 11-11-11 at the Carson Valley Inn
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 9:51am

The Carson Valley Inn is serving a Free Spaghetti Lunch for all Veterans and Active Military – plus one guest – on Veteran's Day, Friday, November 11. The event will be held in the Valley Ballroom from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Outdoors with Don Q: Nuts on the pine
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 9:45am

CARSON CITY, Nev. — This is an annual, late fall article on how to enjoy those tiny, irresistible, tasty gourmet treats known as pine nuts.
For those unfamiliar with them, they are the seeds of the Pinon Pine Tree, which is the official tree of the State of Nevada. The Pinon is a fairly short, bushy looking, rather unattractive, full-of-pitch tree and it is one of the main physical features of our Great Basin area.

Free daily news brief for Nov. 2
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 6:09am

Welcome readers! Now that the newspaper is forcing you to register and eventually pay to read the news, Carson Now will be expanding our coverage so that you don't miss what's going on in Carson City. Here is today's news summary:

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After losing money for the last three years, the Arlington Ice Rink in downtown Carson City is expected to pay for itself. Joel Dunn, operations manager for Carson City Parks and Recreation, told the Parks and Recreation Commission yesterday that the city's purchase of the rink equipment and rental skates will help close the $100,000 in red ink the operation has posted in previous years. He also expects to increase revenue by 29.2 percent by extending the season two weeks and adding new session packages.

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A contestant and former champion in the annual Single-Jack Rock Drilling World Championship that took place on Saturday is on the mend after a piece of metal cut an artery in his arm. Emmit Hoyl was pounding away when a piece of metal chipped off of his hammer and lodged in his arm, causing blood to spurt out. Hoyl kept hammering until another competitor - a doctor - stepped up to stop him before he lost too much blood.

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The number of children who qualify for Carson City School District's homeless program has more than doubled this year, to 359. With the weather turning colder, there is an immediate need for winter coats for these kids. People can donate coats at the Gleason Building, 604 W. Musser St., 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays until Dec. 12. Monetary donations are also accepted.

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The future isn't so bright for two surviving bear cubs whose mother was accidentally killed by a Douglas County Sheriff's deputy. The deputy had intended to shoot the bear with a rubber bullet to scare it away from a garbage-clutter garage in Stateline. Meanwhile, public anger has been expressed against the resident responsible for the garbage, who is now facing eviction. More details here.

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