WIth the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express this year, the Nevada State Museum staff designed a unique raffle prize to celebrate this year’s Carson City Mint Coin Show.

Raffle tickets are now on sale for the grand prize, a precious 20-ounce silver bar embedded with two one ounce .999 fine 150th Anniversary Pony Express medallions. Fabricated at Northwest Territorial Mint/Medallic Art and sponsored by John Etten of Heritage Collectibles, this unique, one-of-a-kind prize is valued at $1,500. The coin show is Aug. 27-28.

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CARSON CITY, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Until recently, Reno’s Atlantis Casino Resort Spa leased secure warehouse space for storing administrative documents and gaming receipts. When it came time to destroy outdated documents, they hired a shredding service to come in about once a month to perform secure document destruction. In an ongoing effort to save costs and increase efficiency, the casino looked at other options and services.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/13/july_4th_in_carson Flickr user AgentADQ has put up some pictures of the July 4th fireworks show in Carson City this year.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/13/july_4th_in_carson Flickr user AgentADQ has put up some pictures of the July 4th fireworks show in Carson City this year.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/13/july_4th_in_carson Flickr user AgentADQ has put up some pictures of the July 4th fireworks show in Carson City this year.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/13/july_4th_in_carson Flickr user AgentADQ has put up some pictures of the July 4th fireworks show in Carson City this year.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/13/july_4th_in_carson Flickr user AgentADQ has put up some pictures of the July 4th fireworks show in Carson City this year.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/13/july_4th_in_carson Flickr user AgentADQ has put up some pictures of the July 4th fireworks show in Carson City this year.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/13/july_4th_in_carson Flickr user AgentADQ has put up some pictures of the July 4th fireworks show in Carson City this year.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/13/july_4th_in_carson Flickr user AgentADQ has put up some pictures of the July 4th fireworks show in Carson City this year.

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A proposal to refund outstanding bond debt, plus a review of policies involving co-curricular and interscholastic activities will round out the Carson City School District board meeting on Tuesday.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William St. The meeting will be televised live on Access Carson City TV and here at Carson Now.

A 28-year-old Carson City man faces a gross misdemeanor charge of battery on a police officer, and a misdemeanor resisting charge after he allegedly elbowed an officer in the head on Sunday morning outside of a bar.
Carlos Edwards Lopez was taken into custody following the alleged assault. His bail has been set at $4,612. Deputies were dispatched to the 300 block of North Carson Street at about 2 a.m. after there was a report of a fight in progress, according to the arrest report.

Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car will be available Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (every 20 minutes or so) at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Tickets available at the Wabuska Depot at the Museum. Cash or check only. For information, call (775) 687-6953.

Join in the fun with the Silver Dollar cars on display, rock & roll music and great food. Thursday's event is a run up to the Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic July 30 through Aug. 1. No charge on Thursday for the spectators or cars. The event will be on the east side of the Carson Mall, 1300 Stewart Street. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Call (775) 687-7410.

Fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers will be on sale from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Pony Express Pavilion on Highway 50 at Mills Park. Crafts, plants and flowers are also for sale. For vendor information call Shirley at (775) 746-5024.