The Lake Tahoe Science Consortium collaborated with University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Art to create “Visualizing Change,” a photographic art expedition intended to convey concepts in environmental restoration at Lake Tahoe to the scientific community and general public. The exhibit is located in the Prim Desert Research Library at Sierra Nevada College at Lake Tahoe’s Incline Village. It features photography and oil painting contributions from eight noted artists and is free and open to the public through July 27.

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s Public Employees’ Retirement System earned an estimated 2.9 percent return on its investments in the fiscal year ending June 30, and is now valued at $25.8 billion, an official with the plan said today.

The 2012 return is below the 8 percent anticipated annual return for the system’s investments over the long term.

We'll be having a rummage sale at the Eagles Wings church parking lot. Please stop by and see what we have at 150 E. Roland Street, Carson City, NV 89701. We're raising funds for the church. We'll also be selling tamales, soda and water.

Chamber Leadership Alumni donates to Senior Center project fundraiser, wins tickets to San Francisco Giants game

Carson City, NV, July 10, 2012: Karin Mracek, Communications Manager of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and graduate of the 2011 Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute, is the lucky winner of four tickets to a San Francisco Giants game. Karin was “honored to make a donation to help the Leadership Class of 2012 raise funds to refurbish the Media Room at the Carson City Senior Center and is thrilled to have won tickets to see the Giants play.”

Dan Alan Hutchinson, a Dayton resident passed away on July 8, 2012 at home, he was 60 years old. Dan was born on March 25, 1952 in Hollywood, California, the son of Dan and Joan (Fernandez) Hutchi...

A true hero died in Reno , Nevada on July 5, 2012. Lawrence James Martin was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 24, 1924, to parents Arthur Russell Martin and Alice Mae Kerstetter. Larry w...

Chad Cryer lost his battle to live on June 28, 2012 at the age of 39. His wife of 14 years, Renee Amys Cryer was with him, along with his three children, Max, 13, Cole, 12 and Grace, 9. His dad...

This is the second in a series of four articles on a recent sightseeing and fishing trip that Elaine and I took to the Yukon in June. This one is about an unforgettable train ride over White Pass Summit.
We arrived in Whitehorse late on June 18 and the next morning, we left, bright and early, for an all-day combination tour bus and train ride from Whitehorse, Yukon to Carcross, Yukon; to Fraser, British Columbia; to Skagway, Alaska; and then the return to Whitehorse.

Free Reception at the Nevada State Museum Thursday evening July 12, 2012, 5-7:00 pm for GIFTS OF HEALING: French Travel Posters 1945-1949.
Museum research associate Mary Covington will talk at 6:00 pm about the history and significance of gifts sent from France to the United States aboard the 1949 Merci Train.
The exhibit includes 21 travel posters of French regions along with a wedding dress from Lyon, trench art, and personal treasures sent in gratitude to the U.S. for support following World War II.

CARSON CITY – A letter from 12 U.S. Senators and 61 members of the House to the nation’s governors asking them to oppose the creation of health care exchanges under the Affordable Care Act comes too late to have any effect in Nevada.

The Sierra Nevada Health Center in Carson City will hold a grand opening July 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will feature a reception, with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, raffle prizes and guided tours. Keynote speakers include: Mayor Bob Crowell, William G. Gordon, Board Chairman of Nevada Health Centers, Inc., and Thomas G. Chase, CEO of Nevada Health Centers, Inc.

CARSON CITY – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that Nevada is among 40 states where people with Medicare can receive health care from an Accountable Care Organization (ACO).

ACOs are organizations formed by groups of doctors and other health care providers that have agreed to work together to coordinate care for people with Medicare.

There will be nightly lane closures on US 395 from the junction of US 50W (Spooner) to 1st Street in Minden, Sunday through Thursday, between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. There will be flagger controlled traffic.

There will be lane closures in the southbound direction of US 395 from Eastlake Boulevard in Washoe County to the Carson Street Interchange between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Join us for our 4th Annual Show N Shine @ Squeeze Play. Enjoy great food, Face Painting by Lynzie and many types of vehicles for you to stare at all afternoon. Complete with Raffle Prizes and Live Music. Registration Starts at 3pm. Trophies at 8pm. All winners will be awarded our custom one off trophies like you've never seen before! Free to spectate, so stop by and see what all the fun is about! You know its gonna be a great show when Freaks of Nature is involved! For more information, please call (775) 246-8383

Hot weather is in the forecast for Carson City this week with an expansion of high pressure that will build over the region through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Sunday's high temperature of 96.7 degrees is the warmest Carson City temperature recorded this year.

Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest 2012 has announced the winners of its Show and Shine, held on June 30 in downtown Carson City. A great day was had by all – the weather cooperated – and people strolled among the beautiful vehicles and chatted with the owners and restorers. The CCSO 9th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge attracted a dedicated crowd who watched all the competitors and cheered their favorites on to victory in all the competitions – Continuous Ride, Slow Ride, Team Ride, and the spectacular Last Man Standing.

Carson City Sheriff's deputies have arrested the following individuals on felony or gross misdemeanor allegations:

• Gregory Alan Pugh, 52, a Carson City man, just prior to 3 p.m. Tuesday. Pugh was arrested for three allegations of possession of a forged instrument and possession of a controlled substance (meth), as well as a gross misdemeanor allegation of possession of burglary tools, and the misdemeanor allegations of failure to register as an ex-felon and possession of a hypodermic device. Bail has been set at $51,150 plus administrative fees.

Cassandra Root-Gerguson, 3, checks out the bats during the NorCal Bats presentation at the Carson City Library on Saturday afternoon. The program is part of the Summer Reading Program "Dream Big, Read!" Bat-rescuer Corky Quirk will also be speaking July 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Zephyr Cove Library.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source

Come to the Children's Museum for our annual Rummage Sale outside on Ann Street.

When: Saturday, July 21st 2012 beginning at 8:00 am.
Where 813 North Carson Street, Carson City
Why: Support your local Children's Museum and get some bargains in the deal.

Some of the bigger ticket items are:

Entertainment Center
Fire Place Screen
Desks
Patio Bar Stools
Upright Piano
Dresser & Headboard
Wall Mirrors
Book Shelf Units
Silver Coffee Service
Books
Dishes
Etc., etc.

So come on by and see what treasures you might find.

CARSON CITY – The deadline for a free, federal independent foreclosure review for Nevadans whose homes were in foreclosure in 2009 or 2010 has been extended to Sept. 30, 2012, Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said today.

The previous deadline was July 31.

Students receive introduction in drawing and painting in various mediums. Small class size will ensure that each student will receive individualized attention geared towards his or her ability level. All materials are included in tuition.
Call 775-883-1976 or online at www.breweryarts.org

Tuition: $105 ($95 BAC Members)
Wednesdays August 1st – September 5th
Instructor: Lee Netzel, Location: Painting Studio

Dave Jenkins returns for his second performance at A Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, July 11 with his band, Pablo Cruise.
Jenkins performed four years ago for the inaugural event, which takes place at Café at Adele’s, but his love of music began at a tender age.
“My folks had an old pump organ and I couldn’t reach the pedals,” Jenkins said. “I’d play and my sister would pump the pedals for me; I always had an ear and a love for music.”

This Thursday night program is bi-monthly and hosts presentations by people from other countries or those who traveled to faraway places. If interested in presenting a country please call Elisa at 887-2244 ext. 1021

CARSON CITY – Marcia Giller, 76, of Reno, has been sentenced to prison for two felony offenses of submitting false Medicaid claims, the Attorney General’s office announced this week.

Washoe County District Judge Steven Kosach sentenced Giller on Tuesday to 18 to 48 months imprisonment for each count, to be served consecutively, and additionally ordered Giller to pay $226,000 in restitution, penalties and costs.