Like a blink of the eye it nearly escaped us. But the removal of the Motel Washoe sign along Highway 395 in Washoe Valley is something long-time motorists who travel the corridor daily can't miss. Check out these great photos by Around Carson's Scott Schrantz. While you're on his site, click around to his many wonderful moments caught on film and the stories behind the photos.

Here is the Carson City area road construction report for Monday, June 14 through Sunday, June 20:
The Nevada Department of Transportation will continue fog sealing sections of US Highway 395/Carson City Freeway next week that will result in temporary closures of on and off ramps at some interchanges.
The following temporary ramp closures are expected, weather permitting:
— Carson Street off ramp, Monday, June 14
— Arrowhead Drive on ramp, College Parkway southbound off and on
ramp, Tuesday, June 15

The final games of pool were being played today at Doppelgangers Brewery and Tap Room in Carson City, with the winners being Carson City community organizations.

The Appeal has a story this morning about Mom & Pop's owner Doug Cramer being pushed out of the Fridays@3rd Street event he started nine years ago.

I've been talking with Doug about this situation, and there are a few interesting things left out of this story.

It was a glorious time in the spirit of Old Glory. Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell welcomed the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West to Carson City Wednesday night.
The performance held at the Bob Boldrick Community Center was a solid smash and delighted the mostly senior audience, many of whom served in the military. The last time the full band was in Carson City was in the fall of 2006.

Shoppers perused the fresh fruits and vegetables at the first farmers’ market of the season at the Pony Express Pavilion in Mills Park on Wednesday.

More than 20 vendors were on hand offering fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and flowers. For the first time in the market’s 16-year history, there are also vendors selling fresh meat and prepared foods like lumpias, wraps and sandwiches.

A vigilant motorist who saw a vehicle drive on a sidewalk and couldn't maintain a single lane of traffic early Wednesday morning resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old construction worker who faces charges of driving under the influence of prescription drugs.

Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare (CTRH) announces several new upgrades that improve patient care and safety at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center (CTRMC). These developments include televisions in surgical waiting areas, an Emergency Department IT system complete with patient monitors, and emergency cots to prepare for crisis situations. These developments were made possible with help from the CTRH Auxiliary and Carson City Health and Human Services.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/09/oreilly_auto_parts

DARE officers from around the state are in Carson City today for a conference to discuss school programs, curriculum and prevention issues.
The DARE curriculum is developed by educators and taught by trained officers. It focuses on responsibility, resisting peer pressure, facts about drug abuse and techniques in making good decisions. It has components for elementary, middle, high school and after school programs.

A Reno man faces multiple charges including a felony warrant for writing bad checks and possessing methamphetamine, after being stopped late Tuesday night.
Launie Merritt, 29, was stopped by Carson City deputies after his red Toyota came back with suspended registration. According to the arrest report, Merritt gave deputies his brother's name and date of birth when questioned and in a subsequent search of his wallet, he was in possession of a prison identification card with his correct name and date of birth.

Supervisor Ward 1
Karen Abowd vs. Rob Joiner

Supervisor Ward 3
John McKenna vs. Day Williams

Carson City Sheriff
Kenny Furlong vs. Robert Guimont

School Board District 1
Ron Swirczek vs. Julie Bushner

School Board District 6
Barbara Myers vs. Randy Carlson

State Senate Capitol District
James Settelmeyer (R) vs. Kevin Ranft (D)

State Assembly District 40
Robin Williamson (D) vs. Pete Livermore (R)

State Assembly District 38
Tom Grady (R) vs. Dennis Gomez (IAP)

CARSON CITY – Statewide April gaming revenues declined 5.7 percent compared to the same month in 2009, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reported today.
Gaming win by Nevada casinos totaled $810 million in April compared to $859 million won in April 2009.
For the first 10 months of the fiscal year that began July 1, gaming revenues total $8.7 billion, 4 percent below the $9.1 billion reported for fiscal year 2009.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/09/carson_city_rendezvous

Making a mess is FUN... Just ask any kid!

Mon-Fri, 9am-11:30am, June 14th - June 18th.

$65 for non-museum-members but only $50 for CMNN members.

Join Miss Penny for a great week of fun art projects and snacks.

Ages 3 and older.

Call 884-2226 for reservations

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701

CMNN.org
884-2226

Pete Livermore will face off with fellow Carson City Supervisor Robin Williamson in November:

Assembly District 40 Republican
Livermore, Pete: 2,639; 50%
Clemens, Amy: 1,309; 24.8%
Upton, Lynda: 1,330; 25:20%

A transient who held a sign that said "in need of weed" at the Carson Nugget faces misdemeanor drug charges, while the man who allegedly sold him marijuana faces felony charges, authorities said.
The alleged seller, Timothy Kinsey, 43, of Carson City was arrested, as was the transient, Zachary Gonzales, following the alleged transaction seen by Nugget security.

CARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons expressed optimism today that Congress will act to extend Medicaid funding that was counted on by state lawmakers in February when they approved an $800 million plan to balance the budget.

Today's primary election turnout in Carson City has generated a steady number of voters throughout the morning and early this afternoon at the Carson City Community Center and at the Carson City Fairgrounds precints, said Sue Merriwether, Carson City chief deputy clerk for elections.

Today's primary election turnout in Carson City has generated a steady number of voters throughout the morning and early this afternoon at the Carson City Community Center and at the Carson City Fairgrounds precints, said Sue Merriwether, Carson City chief deputy clerk for elections.

Ronni Hannaman, executive director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, talks about upcoming chamber events and the economic outlook for local businesses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3NN4fCWbzc

CARSON CITY – State budget Director Andrew Clinger today sent a memo to all agencies saying the process of building the new two-year Nevada budget will be substantially different from past practice.
Given the fiscal crisis faced by the state over the past three years, Nevada can no longer craft a budget by taking the previous year’s expenditures, adjust for one-time expenditures and add inflation and caseload growth, he said.

A 78-year-old man, believed to be from Carson City, was killed Sunday morning in a big-rig accident near Tonopah, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
The head-on accident happened shortly before 9 a.m. on U.S. Highway 6, about 22 miles west of Tonopah near Blair Junction. The deceased man's name has not been released.
According to the accident report, Gregory Crain, 51, of North Bend, Oregon, was traveling east on the highway driving a white 2008 Peterbuit tractor-trailer registered to Redmond Transportation of Hollister, Calif.

CARSON CITY – Campaign contribution reports for the front-running Republican and Democrat candidates for governor show they are about even in the money-raising and expenditure game.