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With the current state of the economy, businesses need to focus on being more efficient. Outsourcing is an extremely effective way to get things done without the added expense of hiring an employee, paying taxes, insurance, workers compensation, as well as the cost of computers, computer repairs, supplies, downtime, and the list goes on. Time Saving Solutions, LLC is a local small business that is designed to aide other businesses and their employees by running day to day tasks, making more time for business owners and key employees to use their time more effectively.

The Carson City Parks and Recreation Department is asking local residents to participate in an online survey to assess the community’s future indoor recreation and sports needs.

This survey is the first step in evaluating the need for new indoor recreation space. The online survey takes about two minutes to complete and is being done through a survey program called “Surveymonkey.”

The online survey will be available for the public to fill out beginning Wednesday morning, May 5 and will end on Friday afternoon, May 14. The survey will be available in both English and Spanish.

Yeah, the season's pretty much over for skiing and riding except at Mammoth where they plan to run through July 4. But there are some deals coming up and expiring. Check this one out.

Squaw Valley USA announces its start of the countdown to next year’s season pass purchasing deadline. After an epic winter season and an even more remarkable spring, Squaw Valley is again offering adult season passes starting at just $369 — but prices are slated to rise after May 9, 2010.

Here are some photos from the grand opening of Doppelganger's new restaurant called The Taproom yesterday. Mayor Bob Crowell was on hand to help cut the ribbon.

You can see more about the restaurant from our story last week.

Carol Scott and Pat Josten from the Wildhorse Children's Theater Company, talk about their latest production of "Disney's Aladdin Jr." at the Northern Nevada Children's Museum.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd0HdCwIHlo

Now that all of the preliminaries are out of the way, the Carson High swimming and diving team is ready to focus on the final three weeks of its season -- the High Desert League, Northern 4A Regional and NIAA state championship meets.

A chance at winning the Scenic West Athletic Conference regular season title seems to be slipping away, but Western Nevada College baseball coach D.J. Whittemore isn't giving up hope, yet.
 
"It's not over until it's over," said Whittemore about his team split of a doubleheader at Salt Lake Community College on Saturday. "Stranger things have happened."

The Carson High J.V. baseball team ran into a hot-hitting Bishop Manogue squad on Saturday, losing both ends of a Sierra League doubleheader at home, 16-4 and 15-4.

The quad injury he nursed through the month of April was a distant memory when Richard Shroy ran at the 30th annual Sacramento Meet of Champions on Saturday night.

While the Western Nevada College softball team couldn't pull off another upset against one of the nation's top teams, the Wildcats came away from this weekend's series against College of Southern Idaho knowing it could compete with one of the Scenic West Athletic Conference's elite clubs.

CSI swept a doubleheader against WNC on Saturday in Twin Falls, Idaho, winning the opener 6-3 and the nightcap 14-7. WNC was tied with CSI 3-3 going into the bottom of the fifth inning in the opener and led 7-5 in the nightcap.

It was a demonstration of what could have been. But it also showed what might could be.

Colby Blueberg provided six solid innings on the mound for the win as the Carson High baseball team went on to salvage the final game of a three-game series against Manogue, beating the Miners in the nightcap of a doubleheader 10-5 on Saturday at Ron McNutt Field. Carson lost the opener 14-7.
 

The Nevada Appeal has uncovered a few new tidbits about Nugget Project consultant Mark Lewis.

Following the piece I wrote on Lewis this week, the Appeal found a grand jury report dealing with Lewis' big project developments as city manager of Stockton, Calif. The report showed that costs associated with development of the the Stockton ballpark and events center swelled from an estimate of $75 million to more than $120 million, and placed the blame for this on Lewis and the lack of oversight by the city's elected officials.

CARSON CITY – Nevada GOP state treasurer candidate Steve Martin and Democrat incumbent Treasurer Kate Marshall engaged in a war of words this week over her management of the office for which she is seeking a second term.

Western Nevada Musical Theater Company last weekend staged a "flash mob" publicity stunt at Reno-Tahoe Airport to promote their production of "The Sound of Music." Have a look, it's great:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fr-qAnB4IE0

You can watch producer-director Stephanie Arrigotti talking about the show here.

And here is the YouTube video that inspired this stunt:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkBepgH00GM

Hannah Dudley won the girls discus, setting a meet record in the process, to lead a small contingent of Carson High athletes that competed at the High Desert Invitational in Sparks on Friday.

It's been a long time in coming for the Western Nevada College softball program and a marquee win on Friday demonstrated how far the Wildcats have come.

WNC picked up the biggest win in the program's two-year history with a 6-5 victory at College of Southern Idaho in the second game of a doubleheader in Twin Falls, Idaho. CSI won the opener 8-0.
 

The Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball series between Western Nevada College and Salt Lake Community College has been rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

With two regular season matches remaining, the Carson High boys golf team faces a serious uphill climb to achieve its season goal of qualifying for the Northern 4A Regional Tournament at Empire Ranch Golf Course. However, the door remains open for some of the Senators to qualify as individuals as they preparer for the home stretch of their season.

Amy Clemens discusses her candidacy for Nevada Assembly District 40:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TyjOvVX_SQ

Residents of Carson City interested in serving between 12 to 16 hours a month on the Carson City Planning Commission are encouraged to apply for three open positions.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Commission, which oversees all Carson City planning and zoning matters, land use and growth management. Meetings are the last Wednesday of every month at 5 p.m., at the Community Center in the Sierra Room.

After yesterday's article about the freeway, and how Colorado Street was closing permanently on Monday, I got to thinking more about this final phase of the freeway. The Nevada Appeal today says that construction indeed is starting on Monday, and will continue in bits and pieces for the next two years. The first thing to go will be Clearview Drive, which will be closed for an extended time while a new bridge is built.

CARSON CITY — Nevada is launching a new summer ad campaign aimed largely at the massive online and television markets to entice visitors to the Silver State, Lt. Gov. Brian K. Krolicki, Nevada Commission on Tourism chair, announced this week.

“Our goal is to convince spring and summer travelers that Nevada is their best bet to experience an unforgettable vacation for outstanding value,” Krolicki said. “We’re taking our ads to the busiest marketplaces, where potential travelers spend the most time and are more likely to be influenced.”

Lake Tahoe-based McCall Realty (www.mccalltahoe.com) will donate all its profits through 2010 to five area children’s non-profit organizations: Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL), South Lake Tahoe Women’s Center, and Tahoe Youth and Family Services.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City will celebrate the delivery of the historic McKeen Motor Car V&T No. 22 on May 9, marking the completion of its decade-long restoration and the 100th year anniversary of its arrival in Carson City.
The event will take place  Sunday, May 9, with the ceremony/program to begin at Noon, at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 South Carson Street, Carson City. After a public ceremony and inaugural trip, rides will be available to the public. McKeen Car Rides: will be at 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30 and 4 p.m.

Candidates for Carson City School Trustee in Districts 1 and 6 will assemble in Senator Square at Carson High School, at 6 p.m. Monday, May 3 to discuss their views on the issues facing the school district. The public is invited.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce is presenting the third in its series of Primary Candidate Forums.

“We’ve never presented a forum for the school trustees, but because there were so many qualified and interested candidates this year, we were asked to present the trustees to the public in an open forum,” said Chairman Jim Smolenski.

A 57-year-old Reno man was killed after a tractor trailer slammed into an unoccupied home on Highway 50 west of Fallon, the Nevada Highway Patrol reports this morning.

Larry D. Chance of Reno died from injuries after being transported to Churchill County Community Hospital in Fallon.

CARSON CITY — Nevadans who intend to vote early in the primary and general elections this year will likely find themselves in the dark on the question of who has contributed to the campaigns of the candidates.
Despite efforts in past legislative sessions to improve the transparency of campaign contributions received by candidates, lawmakers have failed to make meaningful reforms to the reporting process.

The hills will come to life in Carson City this May as the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company brings Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musical, 'The Sound of Music' to the Carson City Community Center.

The acclaimed musical will play weekends, May 7-16. 
Tickets are available at Realty Executives, 1071 South Carson St. or by phone at (775) 445-4249. There is no service fee for charging by phone. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. There is also a Saturday matinee on May 15 at 2 p.m.

The hills will come to life in Carson City this May as the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company brings Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musical, 'The Sound of Music' to the Carson City Community Center.



CARSON CITY – The hills will come to life in Carson City this May as the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company brings Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved musical, 'The Sound of Music' to the Carson City Community Center.  

MINDEN -- It's time for the stretch run.

With the Northern 4A Regional Championships just two weeks away, the Carson High track and field team will be looking to make its final adjustments at the High Desert Invitational on Friday in Sparks and then the Sacramento Meet of Champions on Saturday. The latter meet will offer competition at an elite level for a handful of Carson's top athletes.
 
 

It's spring in Carson City and what better way to ring this time of renewal than with the RSVP Spring Fun Fair and Carnival at Mills Park, May 6-9.
This year marks the 25th annual fair, a rich Carson City tradition, which offers carnival rides, food, arts, crafts and novelties. And for Mom's out there, they can ride carnival rides free all day on Mother's Day, May 9.

Forget what you thought you knew and learn the true history of Cinco de Mayo at the Brewery Arts Center on Wednesday, May 5.
The BAC, Nevada Artist Association Gallery and the Artisans Cafe and Gift Show will present a day of good food, fun and fiesta. This event features the art and poetry of New Mexico artist Santiago Chavez. Enjoy tasty food, watch live demonstrations of traditional Mexican art and get a history lesson too. Call (775) 883-1976 or visit www.breweryarts.org.

RENO -- Even on a day when weather conditions were so unpredictable, it was difficult to find an explanation for the offensive performance of the Carson High softball team on Thursday afternoon.

The Carson Chamber Singers, directed by Judy Monson, will present "The Stars Above the Hill" on Saturday as its 25th season concert.
The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Sarah Winnemucca Hall, in the Aspen Building at Western Nevada College, 2201 W. College Parkway.
The program includes sacred and secular works and features the world premier of David Dickau's "The Stars Above The Hill" conducted by the composer. The Carson Chamber Singers will be accompanied at piano by Nancy Mielke. Call (775) 883-4154.

RENO -- When Bishop Manogue's 14th run crossed the plate on an RBI sacrifice fly in the bottom of the sixth inning, the race was officially over for the Carson High baseball team.
Manogue's 14-4 win in six innings over Carson on Thursday eliminated the Senators from the Northern 4A playoff race. CHS fell to 4-9 in the Sierra League while the Miners improved to 10-6 in league.

RENO -- Two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning was the difference as the Bishop Manogue J.V. baseball team rallied to beat Carson 2-1 on Thursday afternoon.

Join in, take a stroll through downtown Carson City and enjoy local wine tasting, food and history this Saturday and every first Saturday of the month during the Downtown Wine Walk, sponsored by the Carson City Downtown Consortium.
Purchase a wine glass and map for $10 and enjoy the wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, art galleries, gift shops, casinos and restaurants. Call (775) 883-2211 or go to www.downtowncarsoncity.com.

Photo: Al Canary of Bella Fiore Wines talks with some of the wine walkers from last month's Downtown Wine Walk.

“The Laramie Project,” will hold its final performances on Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.
"The Laramie Project" is the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. The Brewery Arts Center is located at 511 West King Steet. Call (775) 883-1976.

“The Laramie Project,” will hold its final performances on Friday and Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.

"The Laramie Project" is the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. The Brewery Arts Center is located at 511 West King Steet. Call (775) 883-1976.

Carson High graduate Darrell Rasner had his second straight outstanding start on the mound late Wednesday night, but was the tough luck loser for the Rakuten Eagles in their 4-0 defeat to the Fakuoka Hawks.
Coming off a complete game effort in which he earned his first win of the year, Rasner allowed three runs, two earned, on six hits while striking out six and walking three in six innings against the Hawks. Rasner (1-4) lowered his earned run average to 5.52 in the process.

Parks 4 Paws will hold its annual Bark, Wine and Dine on Saturday, May 1, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Fuji Park Events Building, 601 Old Clear Creek Road, in Carson City. Mayor Bob Crowell will host the event.

Join Parks 4 Paws for an evening of food, drinks, dancing and fun. There will be live music and a silent auction. All proceeds go to Parks 4 Paws. For more information go to www.parks4paws.com.

Tickets cost $25 per person. For tickets call Ilona at (775) 721-4931 or Joyce at (775) 220 3154.

CARSON CITY – When the Legislature adjourned its special session to balance the budget on March 1, lawmakers went home believing they had ensured the financial viability of the Millennium Scholarship program through 2014.
But the program, hit by declining tobacco settlement revenues and the diversion of financial support to help fill a more than $800 million budget shortfall, remains in jeopardy.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce as it celebrates an official Ribbon Cutting of Serendipity's Ltd on Tuesday, May 11, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The collectibles, antiques, consignment and more store is located at 1800 U.S. Highway 50 East, Suite 2. The owners are Marie Davis and Rob Morgan. Serendipity's Ltd can be reached at (775) 882-5344. Or its Web site at http://serendipitysltd.ecrater.com. Refreshments will be served and a drawing will be held.

For information about the chamber, go to: www.carsoncitychamber.com or call (775) 882-1565.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for the official Ribbon Cutting of The LED Light, Inc., on Thursday, May 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 1617 Fairview Drive, Suite 27-28 in Carson City.

Today's Nevada Appeal has a story about how a developer has been selected for the Carson Nugget downtown redevelopment project.

The story mentioned that the developer, P3 Development, built the $64 million Stockton Events Center while Mark Lewis was that city's manager.

But that understates the ties between Lewis and the developer. Looking at the projects listed on P3's website, a large part of their work seems to stem from the City of Stockton, and happened during Lewis' tenure.

"Take your passion ...and make it happen" – What a Feeling

  
Much like Irene Cara's Academy Award winning song from "Flashdance," Carson High senior Kendra Krupp is taking her passion for volleyball to a new level – across the country to Methodist University in Fayetteville, N.C.

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