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By Nevada News Bureau
Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., said today that the House has reinstated geothermal royalties to local counties in its funding bill.
Heller worked with House appropriators to ensure revenues will continue to be distributed to local governments.

Healthy Communities has scheduled their winter and spring line up of special speakers on the 2nd Thursday of each month during their public meetings.

Each meeting also includes resource sharing, updates and discussion on issues of regional importance such as health and wellness, substance abuse prevention and recovery, education, job training, etc.

All emergency 911 calls for Douglas and Lyon counties are being re-routed into Carson City after a significant outage within the system.

Persons in those counties dialing 911 will be automatically connected to Carson dispatchers.

Douglas County sent out the following press release about the outage:

Join Cowboy Bob every Wednesday @7pm for FREE Country Line Dancing Lessons. All skill levels and spectators welcome. Fun way to meet new people and get some exercise. Happy Hour from 5-6pm (Buy one, get one FREE). Complimentary Appetizers from Wally's Pizza and Alley's Diner!!. http://www.carsonlanes.com/Cocanutz_Lounge.html

PINE NUTS by McAvoy Layne

About a month or so ago I received a call from Gary Cain of the Carson City Historical Society, asking if I might be interested in presenting "Christmas with Mark Twain" at the Bliss Mansion.

The Schmitt House presents "NEVADA HAZZURD" live. No cover charge. Music starts at 8:00PM. You can check them out at www.nevadahazzurd.com. They play Classic rock and Country music.

The Owners wife "Maggie" and his son "Dominic" will be celebrating their birthday this night.

We offer the cheepest drinks in town.

Rides home are provided for folks who have too much fun.

Come and check us out we are newly owned and remodeled. People who stop in say it "feels like we are at home here".

You must be 21 or older to attend.

4750 Hwy 50 East in Carson City

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The Nevada State Medical Association believes consumers should have access to clear and understandable information about the cost and coverage provided under health care insurance policies before they sign on the dotted line.

A Q&D Construction crews installs "cattle drive image panels" on the Fairview overpass above Highway 395 on Monday afternoon in Carson City. The work, which is part of the Carson City Freeway Landscape Project that includes landscape, art and history along the freeway corridor, will continue through the week. Go here to see more images. Photos by Cathleen Allison

Carson Lanes Presents.. Live Music with the "3N1 Band". This talented trio will be playing your favorite Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Country and 80's music. No Cover and Smoke FREE. Happy Hour from 5-6pm (buy one, get one FREE).

CARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons today announced the retirement of Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Jerry Hafen. Hafen is a life-long resident of Clark County and was appointed to the top job at the agency in early 2008.
He will step down Dec. 31.
“Jerry Hafen has proven to be a respected leader in law enforcement in Nevada and I am proud of his accomplishments as DPS Director,” Gibbons said. “Jerry has proven time and again that the safety of the citizens of Nevada is his top priority.

CARSON CITY – The total number of active voters in Nevada increased by more than 30,000 following the Nov. 2 general election, the secretary of state’s office reports.
The increase is due largely to the thousands of registered voters designated as “inactive” who turned out to vote on Nov. 2, thereby changing their status to “active.”

Juan Guzman talks about Carson City's open space program:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-stu6VEfrN8

There’s another new website to keep an eye on. The Carsonist is a site I found out about just the other night, when I met Jens Peermann who runs it. There’s a lot of interesting stuff there, mostly posts about events he goes to and galleries of his photography. He has a post up now about the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony that I went to the other night, with plenty of photos from the event.

Looks like there’s finally an opening date set for Roop Street. They’ve been rebuilding the stretch of Roop between Washington Street and the Lone Mountain Cemetery ever since the early summer. This has caused big headaches for traffic around town, since that is one of the major north-south routes through that part of town. Although, they wisely waited until the Stewart Street extension was done, so at least there was an easy detour to get around all the construction. But it will still be good to get all the cones and detour signs down and be able to sail through.

Bears On The Beachphoto © 2010 Rick Cooper | more info (via: Wylio)

So now it seems we will be able to shoot bears for sport in Nevada.

And as usual, both sides in this debate trotted out rationale that makes no sense.

The generous deal that the Carson City Board of Supervisors made with the Southgate Center to bring in Big Lots, Big 5 and Olive Garden caused some waves among other businesses in town, who complained they didn't get the same terms for their redevelopment incentives.

This has led the city to consider increasing the incentives to other businesses to match those given to Southgate.

The Roop Street widening project is continuing and is expected to be completed by the end of 2010. The following impacts are expected this week:
· Roop Street is closed from William Street to Stewart Street through the completion of the project.
· Long Street will be closed from Stewart Street to Marian Street. Traffic will be detoured via Stewart Street, Corbett Street, and Molly Drive.
· Beverly Street will be closed to through traffic at Roop Street.
· Traffic crossing Roop Street may do so at Corbett Street.

A year-round supply of fresh leafy greens and other nutritious foods has been the wish of Penny Reynolds, culinary arts director for Carson High School. And now those hopes will soon come to be as The Greenhouse Project, a community-based greenhouse and garden, takes root in Carson City.

A ground-breaking ceremony held on Friday marks the beginning of a project that many believe will be a model for Carson City, the state of Nevada and the nation. Construction will begin next week.

Carson City officials will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, to reopen N. Roop Street following the completion of the reconstruction/widening project.

The ceremony will take place on N. Roop Street between William Street and Corbett Street. City officials will be joined by representatives of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and representatives of the private sector firms which participated in the design and construction of the road. Following the ceremony, the traffic control barriers will be removed, and the road will be opened to public travel.

Bring your kids and your camera!  

The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada  announces their annual “Santa Day” at the Museum on Saturday,
December 11th.

Santa will be here from 10am-1pm.

Families will be able to enjoy hot chocolate, candy   canes, and crafts.  

Be “edu-tained” with the new exhibits and layout at the  museum, where kids from 2 to 92 can be educated and entertained. 

Free admission to members, non-members can enjoy the fun for the normal admission price of $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for kids…

Carson High School officials and authorities continue to investigate rumors that surfaced among students earlier today of a planned shooting to take place on campus.

The Carson High School campus was on locked down shortly after noon today because the rumors had come from multiple students, authorities said. Released from school at the end of the day, students described the situation as confusing and frightening because they weren't told why they were forced into their classrooms with the doors locked.

Earlier today the U.S.-based domain provider EveryDNS.net shut down WikiLeaks' web address.

WickiLeaks immediately moved to a server in Switzerland and has the new URL http://wikileaks.ch, according to the German news magazine Der Spiegel.

Carson City authorities responded to the 1600 block of East Long Street Thursday night after a 911 call was made reporting that a woman had been shot in the head.

Authorities do not appear to be actively searching for a suspect, however a crime lab was called to the scene. An on-duty sergeant, when contacted early Friday morning, said the incident was being investigated as a suicide.

Well over a thousand people were in downtown Carson City tonight to ring in the Christmas season with the Silver and Snowflake Festival and Christmas tree lighting at the Nevada State Capitol grounds.

At the end of today's Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting, city manager Larry Werner said that he has city staff working out answers to questions raised about the Nugget Project before forwarding it to the board.

Werner noted that questions about the location of the parking garage and hotel/conference center portions of the project were raised at the last citizens advisory committee meeting, and he wanted resolve those questions before sending it to the board.

By Nevada News Bureau staff
CARSON CITY – Nevada State Treasurer Kate Marshall announced today that the state has maintained its high credit rating after discussions last month with each of the three major rating agencies.

NASA-funded astrobiology research has changed the fundamental knowledge about what comprises all known life on Earth, according to a news conference today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObkqIMPmaJw&feature=player_embedded
Researchers conducting tests in the harsh environment of Mono Lake in California's Eastern Sierra off of Highway 395 have discovered the first known microorganism on Earth able to thrive and reproduce using the toxic chemical arsenic. The microorganism substitutes arsenic for phosphorus in its cell components. Click here and here for the story.

The Nevada Policy Research Institute today announced it has established a new public-interest law organization, called the Center for Justice and Constitutional Litigation, aimed at defending the rights of individuals as set forth in the state and federal constitutions.

CARSON CITY – A national conservative think tank today launched a new website to give Spanish-speaking Americans access to its analyses and policy recommendations on the nation’s most pressing problems.
The Heritage Foundation launched Libertad.org, where the organization’s work on issues ranging from education reform to the new national health care law will be available in Spanish.

Carson City was among the top U.S. cities and the only city in Nevada acknowledged for its website by e.Republic's Center for Digital Government and the Digital Community Program.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for a Breakfast Club and Ribbon Cutting
 the New Offices of the Ron Wood Family Resource Center, 621 Northgate Lane No 62, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 a.m.

The cost $5. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive a free raffle ticket!

When you stop in to see the wide selection of used books Jeff and Ellie Barstad are offering at their new Dayton business, The Bookworm, check out the handmade quilt being raffled to benefit the Dayton Food Pantry.

Ellie Barstad completed the quilt just in time for the holidays, and is offering raffle tickets for a chance to win it. The proceeds of the raffle will go to the Dayton Food Pantry.

With all of the "Black Friday" shopping madness now safely behind us, Carsonsports.com Outdoor Editor Don Quilici has some Christmas gift ideas, chocolate included, for outdoor enthusiasts. Click here to read up on the Q's list.

By Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – A panel of private sector fiscal experts today projected the Nevada state general fund will have about $5.3 billion in tax revenues to spend on government services for the next two years.
The Nevada Economic Forum spent the day making projections for gaming, sales, business and other major tax revenues for use by Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval and the Legislature in crafting a balanced budget for the two years beginning July 1, 2011.

The Record-Courier's Kurt Hildebrand reports today on the rescue of Darren Johnson, a Carson City man who was caught in an avalanche on Sunday near Crater Lake. Click here to read the story.

By Nevada News Bureau staff
University of Nevada, Reno President Milt Glick has signed the “Campus Compact,” joining a national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents who have committed their campuses to encouraging service learning and civic engagement.

Author J. Stanton will be reading from his new novel "The Gnoll Credo" signing copies, and discussing everything from hyena biology to prehistoric hunting techniques at Borders in Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 3 to 6 p.m.

The Tahoe Mountain News calls it "Beautiful, violent, complex, barbaric...a brilliant commentary." Razorcake Magazine compares it to Daniel Quinn, other reviewers compare it to Jane Goodall and Jared Diamond, and we compare it to Avatar, Fight Club, and The Dice Man.

CARSON CITY — Wally Murray, president and CEO of Greater Nevada Credit Union was honored as the outgoing Nevada Credit Union League board chairman during the League’s recent annual meeting and convention.

During the convention, the Nevada Credit Union League received a national award for its outstanding advocacy efforts. Greater Nevada Credit Union was also recognized by the California and Nevada Credit Union League and awarded Nevada Credit Union Advocate of the Year.

More than 10,000 jobless Nevadans will lose their benefits this week, with thousands more to join them every week that follows. Click here to read the story and view a video report from KOLO News Channel 8.

A leading financial analysis firm told the Nevada Economic Forum that Nevada will have job growth in five major categories in 2011. Click here to read the Reno Gazette-Journal story. Click here for additional updates, including sales tax revenue projections.

Three Carson City men were arrested after allegedly trying to steal video games and a camera from Kohl's, with one man acting as a lookout using a cell phone while two others attempted to take the property.

Tanner Jordan Rust, 20; Joseph Mills, 18, and Kenneth Burden, 20 were arrested on Tuesday and are in the Carson City Jail. Rust and Mills each face felony attempted burglary charges. Bail was set at $2,500 each. Burden faces a gross misdemeanor charge of conspiracy to burglarize. His bail was also set at $2,500.

La Comunidad Unida Latina ahora les ofrece sus servicios a el pueblo de Dayton los viernes de 1 a 4 en el banco de comida de Dayton.
Los servicios incluyen traduccion de documentos, llenando appliciones simples de custodia, divorcios, child support. El personal de comunidad latina esta disponible para dar mas informacion acerca del Labor comissioner. Ademas los maestros pueden solicitar ayuda en traducir documentos para ellos. 
Porfavor llamen a  885-1055 para citas El Banco de Comida de Dayton esta localizado en  4 Enterprise Way y  Hwy 50, al este de la tienda de Smiths.

The Community Health Nursing clinics throughout Lyon County offer many conveniently located and very affordable services for men, women, and children. The Dayton Community Health Nursing clinic at 34 Lakes Blvd. hosts regular appointment hours, as well as walk-in clinics, men’s clinics, and translation services.

Rep. Dean Heller, R-Nev., today urged his colleagues to ensure that any Continuing Resolutions passed by the House include provisions to restore geothermal royalties to local counties.
The Office of Management and Budget has determined that under current funding legislation, local counties can no longer receive their share of geothermal royalties established under the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

CARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons announced today the retirement of Information Technology Director Dan Stockwell after 47 years in the field, including 14 years with the state of Nevada.
“I consider Dan Stockwell a consummate professional and a good friend,” Gibbons said. “He can be proud of his service to the citizens of Nevada.”
“I would like to thank all of wonderful public service professionals I have worked with over the years with the State of Nevada,” Stockwell said. “We have truly laid the foundation for a bright future for our state.”

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