Carson Now News (edition 217)

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49ers & Ravens to Face Off in Super Bowl
Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 7:57pm

Two brothers will lead their respective teams in the Super Bowl this year as the Ravens and 49ers go after the Lombardi Trophy.

Community addresses gay bullying
Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 8:19am

Across the country, one in five students report being bullied in school, Chris Daniels told a group of about a dozen community members at a Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meeting last week.
He was no exception.

Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd recognized by Human Services Network
Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 8:14am

Karen Abowd, Carson City Supervisor Ward 1, was honored Thursday during the 24th annual Human Services Network Awards at The Peppermill in Reno.

Nevada's early 'Sagebrushers' brought literary journalism to the American West
Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 8:00am

Sagebrush journalism was a style of literature born in the American West that had some very deep roots in Virginia City. It came to life around 1860 and had run its course by the turn of the 20th century. In that ensuing 40 year time period some Sagebrushers became world renown.

Winter Wine and All That Jazz in photos
Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 5:37am

At least 350 attended Saturday night's Winter Wine and All That Jazz at the Carson Nugget Ballroom in Carson City. The wine tasting and jazz event was a fundraiser for the Brewery Arts Center. Attendees sipped, sampled and tasted more than 40 wines from around the region, listened to great jazz and even danced into the evening.

Free 8-week stress management workshop
Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 9:46pm

Take time to take care of yourself! Learn about your personal stressors. Find techniques to keep them at bay. We'll discuss causes, symptoms and effects of stress, from family stressors to career burnout, and introduce new methods for dealing with them. Homework each week is to try the techniques, then watch as life becomes more manageable and fulfilling.

Carson City road construction report for week of Jan. 21-27
Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 3:46pm

Here is the Carson City road construction and maintenance report for the week of Jan. 21-27: There will be work on Snyder Avenue between Bigelow Drive and Center Drive due to utility relocation related to the next phase of the Carson City Freeway.

All of the work will be on the shoulder and no delays are expected.

On Tuesday, Jan. 22, there will be utility maintenance at the following locations. Temporary traffic control will be in place with minimal delays possible.

— Second Street between Carson Street and Curry Street
— Third Street between Carson Street and Curry Street

Hundreds Join Pro-Gun rally in Carson City
Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 2:54pm

Thousands of people are gathering in state capitals nationwide to rally against stricter gun control measures.
In Carson City, hundreds of people came together along Carson Street in a demonstration to show support for gun rights. Organizers emphasized it was an unarmed, peaceful rally.

Opinion: A Fabricated Lie
Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 7:43am

Recently, while dialing thru the radio spectrum I stumbled upon the “conservative” Mike Gallagher talk show, which is broadcast locally here in Carson City, on KKFT-99.1.

Mr. Gallagher stated (and I am paraphrasing here) “our children are not allowed to pray in public schools”

“The United States Supreme Court has never held that students cannot pray in school.

Carson City December unemployment rate drops by 2.7 percent over 2011 figures
Friday, January 18, 2013 - 2:48pm

Nevada's unemployment figures continue to show relative signs of improvement with a decline in figures for December at 10.2 percent compared to November's 10.8 percent. In Carson City, the drop was significant, with 10.1 percent unemployment for the month compared to 12.8 percent a year ago, a 2.7 percent difference.

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