The transformative effects of fishing a good trout stream are well documented. Trout Unlimited is one of many organizations participating in Project Healing Waters (http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/), which uses the medium of fly fishing to help military service veterans reconnect with the outdoors.

In U10 league action Thursday at Edmonds Park, the CarsonNow.org Pink Diamonds earned their first win of the year over the Gilson Auto Body/Carson Nugget Twisters, 18-10.

During the 4-inning contest, the pitchers for the Twisters were: Ashley Wood, 2 hits, 9 walks, 4 strike outs, 9 runs; Faith Bigelow, no hits, 4 walks, 2 strike outs and 5 runs; and, Abi Golik, no hits, 2 strike outs, 5 walks and 4 runs. For the Pink Diamonds, Annabelle Crawford, 3 hits, 5 walks, 1 strike out, 5 runs; and, Tezia Boice, 6 hits, 1 walk, 4 strike outs, and 5 runs.

Richard DePuy passed away at his home on April 17, 2012. He was born April 8, 1938. Richard is survived by his wife Heidi (they met scuba diving in Monterey) as well as by three children; Debor...

The Carson City Library Board of Trustees voted tonight to make a recommendation to the Carson City Board of Supervisors that the City Center Project be put on the ballot in November.

The board voted unanimously to forward the recommendation without a specific funding request, leaving that to the supervisors. Earlier this week, Supervisor Shelly Aldean said they are looking at a possible quarter-cent sales tax increase to fund the City Center Project, aka Nugget Project.

The soaring atrium of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at the University of Nevada, Reno, which housed a 9.5-foot tree made entirely of old books during the holiday season, is now the site of another display using recycled goods. In celebration of Earth Day, Knowledge Center employees have erected a 7-feet-tall, 8-feet-wide “N,” constructed with 1,580 recycled water bottles collected in the center’s recycling receptacles.

Breakfast Club and Business to Business Showcase: 25 members will be selected to showcase their products and services to fellow chamber members. Reservations must be made by April 20 to be eligible.

Cost is $5 per person. Call 882-1565 for more information.

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. RSVP and purchase tickets by April 20.

Dr. Eugene Paslov will present, "Why Words Still Matter."

Call 882-1565 for more information.

From NASA, the Perpetual Ocean, a visualization of the world's ocean currents:

The Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation will host the 11th Annual Grapes and Gates wine tasting event on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at the Edgewood Clubhouse’s North Room beginning at 6 pm. Enjoy a beautiful Lake Tahoe sunset while tasting exquisite regional wines and gourmet foods from the area’s top restaurants.

Here are the most recent fish plants in Western Nevada by the Nevada Department of Wildlife:

April 09: Wall Canyon in Northern Washoe County: 2,000 rainbow trout: 9.2 inches in length.
April 10: Squaw Creek Reservoir in Northern Washoe County: 4,001 brown trout: 10.2 inches.
April 10: Squaw Creek Reservoir: 1,500 rainbows: 10.3 inches.
April 11: Topaz Lake in Douglas County: 4,010 tiger trout: 10.1 inches.
April 12: Paradise Pond in Reno: 495 rainbows: 10.4 inches.

In U10 league action Tuesday at Edmonds Park, the Little Tykes Too Royal Ladies squeaked out a narrow victory over the CarsonNow.org Pink Diamonds, 10-9.

During the 5-inning contest, the pitchers for the Royal Ladies were: Audrey Vidovich, 1 hit, 8 walks, 6 strike outs, 8 runs; and, Lexi Phillipi, 1 hit, 3 walks, 6 strike outs and 1 run. For the Pink Diamonds, Bryar Fancher, 3 hits, 2 walks, 1 strike out , 4 runs; Kelley Barr, 1 hit, 4 walks, 3 strike outs, 3 runs; and, Tezia Boice, no hits, 1 walk, 5 strike outs, and 1 run.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will hear from the city's finance director Nick Providenti tomorrow on the budget outlook for the next fiscal year, and that outlook will include a call for higher property taxes.

In an interview on Tuesday, Providenti said the property tax rate should be raised from $3.18 to $3.66, which is the limit under current state law. (This rate is for those homes on the west side that are part of the Sierra Forest Fire Protection District. The rest of the city pays 10 cents less.)

There will be two events today in Carson City dedicating new solar generation installations.

This morning at 11:30 a.m., Officials with Western Nevada College, Black Rock Solar and NV Energy will be celebrating completion of a 200-kilowatt solar project at the WNC college. NV Energy will be presenting a check for $940,000 to the college as part of the company's SolarGenerations program to help offset the cost.

Bethena "Beth" J. Denham-Baker passed away peacefully March 15, 2012 at her home in Boise, ID. Born June 22, 1917 in Spokane, WA to George M. and Marie J. Beeman-Denham. Beth was the youngest o...

Venus Jolley Marriage, 83, passed to the next life on April 14, 2012, in Carson City, Nevada. She was born in Springdale, Utah, October 1, 1928, to Nora Crawford Jolley and Donal Jones Jolley, ...

March 22, 1927 - April 12, 2012He will forever be in our hearts and memories. He is survived by his wife, Rita; sons, Bruce and Bradley; grandchildren, Sean and Tammie; and four great grandchildren...

It’s almost time to have fun in the High Sierras once again.
On Saturday, April 28 the 2012 fishing season will open for all applicable lakes, reservoirs, streams, creeks and rivers in California. The season will then remain open until Thursday, Nov. 15.
If you’re new to the Carson City area, here’s some information that can be useful if you would like to fish on that Opening Day or the entire Opening Weekend:


Some of the nearby streams, creeks and rivers that will open:

Richard passed away after a lengthy illness. Richard came to Carson City in 1988 and has lived here with his wife, Angela, for 24 years. He was born in Sacramento, Ca. in 1952 to Melvin and Joan...

Jack Clark was born on November 3, 1925. He was at the age of 86 when he succumbed to the effects of a stroke he suffered in the summer of 2011. Jack was peacefully resting at home at the time of ...

Fernley 95A Speedway Season Opens
By Roger Diez

Fernley 95A Speedway opened its 2012 season on Saturday, April 14 with a full racing program on the 3/8 mile clay oval. The track is under new management headed up by Vuki Wilson and Matt Ramthun with the slogan “A Racers’ Track Run by Racers”. Six racing divisions were on hand, plus a contingent of Box Stock Outlaw Karts driven by kids 5-10 years old.

Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in our seasonal Ghost Walking Tours with the first tour taking place on May 26, 2012 at 1 p.m.

The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse past. Hear about lingering spirits of the past, haunted and paranormal stories. This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district’s historic homes.

CARSON CITY – A little-known benefit of Nevada’s public employee pension plan is the right to purchase up to five years of service towards retirement.

Referred to by some as “air time,” or the ability to add years of retirement without actually putting in the time in a public sector job, the benefit can allow state and local government workers to retire early, collecting annual pensions years before they would be eligible otherwise.

There will be work at the following locations as a result of the Freeway Landscaping Project. No closures are expected unless noted otherwise, but traffic control will be in effect.

• College Parkway in the vicinity of the Freeway – Possible lane closures on the on and off ramps at the College Parkway interchange.
• US Highway 50 in the vicinity of the Freeway.
• Northgate Lane between Jumbo Court and Dyer Court.
• Emerson Drive between Mark Way and College Parkway.
• North Carson Street, in the vicinity of the freeway overpass.

Lynn Ann Spradley, 70, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away April 9, 2012. Fitzhenry's Funeral Home is caring for arrangements. 775-882-2644Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This material may n...