Carson Now News (edition 217)

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Carson City restaurant inspections

Friday, February 10, 2012 - 4:57pm

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Sandoval Opposes Tax Petitions, Says Revenue Discussions Belong At Legislature

Friday, February 10, 2012 - 4:12pm

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval said today he opposes the initiative petitions filed by Las Vegas businessman Monte Miller to raise gaming and mining tax rates.

“I believe initiative petitions are a poor way to set tax policy,” Sandoval said when asked about the measures that could eventually go before Nevada voters. “I’ve advised Mr. Miller, who is a friend, that I do, respectfully, oppose the petitions.

“For an issue of that import I think it is critical that it would be debated at the legislative level and not be of the initiative petition process,” he said.

Jill Kinmont Boothe, whose story was the basis of 'The Other Side of the Mountain' dies

Friday, February 10, 2012 - 2:20pm

Jill Kinmont Boothe, the former ski champion and Olympic hopeful who was left paralyzed after a skiing accident in Utah in 1955 and whose life story was the subject of the film "The Other Side of the Mountain" and a subsequent sequel, died Thursday at Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City, the Los Angeles Times reports. She was 75.
Ruth Rhines, senior deputy coroner of Carson City, confirmed that Boothe died. A cause of death wasn't given and Rhines could not confirm reports that Boothe died of complications related to surgery.

Maurice White announces candidacy for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2

Friday, February 10, 2012 - 1:35pm

Maurice White has announced that he is running for Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 2 seat, currently held by Shelly Aldean.

Aldean announced recently that she will not seek a third full term.

Here is the press release about White's announcement:

Nevada’s New Charter School Authority Begins Work To Expand Educational Opportunities

Friday, February 10, 2012 - 12:15pm

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval described today’s first meeting of the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority as “historic,” and he called on the new group formed as a result of 2011 legislation to help expand charter schools to provide more choice to parents and students.

Sandoval spoke at the first meeting of the panel, one of only 10 in the country solely dedicated to the development and oversight of charter schools.

Downtown ice rink to close Sunday night

Friday, February 10, 2012 - 8:16am

The downtown Carson City ice skating rink will close for the season on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m.

According to Carson City Parks and Recreation, the rink has hosted 9,469 skaters this season, an increase of 16.4 percent over this time last year.

The department said they rescheduled the closing date because of a decline in participation.

"With our region's unseasonably warm weather we are finding families enjoying other outdoor recreational activities," read a statement sent out by the department.

Fishing Report for the week of February 9

Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 10:11pm

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The road to Angel Lake is now closed for the winter.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
The fishing season for the Bishop area is closed.

BLUE LAKES, CALIF:
Lower Blue Lake:
Upper Blue Lake:
The road to Blue Lakes is now closed for the winter.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
The fishing season for Bridgeport Reservoir is closed.

CARSON RIVER, CALIF:
East Carson River:
The fishing season for the East Carson River is closed upstream from Hangman’s Bridge.
West Carson River:

Legislative Panel OKs $260K To Tax Department For Audit Team To Track Cigarette Sales

Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 4:51pm

CARSON CITY – The Nevada Legislature’s Interim Finance Committee today approved a request from the Department of Taxation for $260,000 to hire a team of auditors to track cigarette sales to protect a $40 million a year payment to Nevada from the nation’s major tobacco companies.

Traffic stops nets half pound of meth, two arrests

Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 3:59pm

Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested two women early this morning after a traffic stop that netted a half pound of suspected methamphetamine.

According to the arrest report, Dawn Fletcher, 32, of Carson City, was arrested for felony possession of the controlled substance, felony possession of the controlled substance for sale, misdemeanor trafficking of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.

Carson City makes away.com’s 2012 Family Destinations list at No. 3

Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 1:18pm

Carson City was named the country’s No. 3 Family Destination for its old west heritage, special events and value by away.com, one of the nation’s premier vacation planning websites.
Notable highlights of a visit to Nevada’s capital city in the rating included special designation of the Nevada State Museum, Nevada State Railroad Museum and Carson Hot Springs. Besides museums, there are plenty of activities throughout Carson City including Hiking and biking trails, dining, a plethora of parks and terrain for ATV’s. Here's the latest blog from the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau on the designation, plus lots of other fun things families can do in Carson City.

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