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Two Holbrook Junction-area brothers were sentenced this week in District Court in Minden for poaching a pregnant mule deer doe less than a mile East of Holbrook Junction in March.
Gonzalo P. Cossio pled guilty to a Class E Felony and was sentenced to 30 months in jail, suspended, 3 years probation, a $1,000 fine and a $3,000 civil penalty.
As a condition of probation, Cossio will spend 90 days in jail.

Join Daniel Robertson, MD, an orthopedic physician with Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, on Wednesday, October 17 at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Minden, Nev., for a free, hour-long-discussion with a focus on shoulder arthritis treatment options.
The discussion will focus on shoulder anatomy, the signs and symptoms of shoulder arthritis, and how physicians diagnosis and treat shoulder arthritis.

Boaters heading to Lake Tahoe in the next six weeks may experience a short delay when entering Emerald Bay due to an Asian clam control project that will be taking place there.

A little South Lake Tahoe hotel that’s stepping up in a big way by sharing 10 percent of its annual Monday profits to one charity, just extended the opportunity for more non-profit organizations to get involved, aiming to provide optimism and hope during the holidays.

There are no known outbreaks of meningitis in Northern Nevada, reports Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City.
Doris Dimmitt, hospital epidemiologist, reports that the hospital did not use the contaminated drug identified as causing the outbreak.
Nevada is identified as one of the states receiving the contaminated drugs. The FDA identified and seized five unopened vials of contaminated drug from Southern Nevada, but no infected patients have been identified state wide.

Longtime prison inmate advocate Tonya Brown lost again when she tried to induce the state Commission on the Administration of Justice to back litigation that might prove the innocence of her late brother, Nolan Klein.
Commission members took no action Wednesday on her proposal to allow inmates or defendants to pay for their own DNA testing if a judge rejects the need for such testing.

A Carson City man was arrested Wednesday night after jumping out of a stolen vehicle which then crashed into the Nevada State Museum. The man fled on foot and was found later, arrested and now faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.

With more than 93 million Americans affected by obesity, it is essential to raise awareness of obesity to help ensure access to effective treatment options. That is why Western Bariatric Institute, a leader in weight-loss surgery and educational obesity outreach, along with their presenting sponsor Hall and Wrye Plastic Surgeons, is pleased to announce that their 10th Annual Fashion Show will be held in Reno on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Pioneer Center. This is a free event and the first 200 guests will receive swag bags compliments of The Summit.

CARSON CITY – Goblins and ghosts are expected to be good for business in Nevada this Halloween.

The Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) reported today that Silver State residents will spend $118 million on Halloween-related merchandise this month if national trends hold true locally.

It's that time of the year for my reminder to enjoy the spectacular color of the leaves on Quaking aspen trees (Quakies) in Alpine County, Calif.
And, based on our photography trip on Monday, Oct. 8, you had better enjoy that display, as soon as possible, because four of us (Mary Bottoms, Mary Morris, Elaine and I) found the following color conditions:

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and Outskirts Press and local author Steve Browne are proud to announce a book launch party for a new inspirational novel depicting the incredible journey of a NASA scientist born with cerebral palsy titled, “How To Raise A Rocket Scientist For Fun and Profit.” The event occurs October 15 at the Carson Cigar Company (318 N Carson St Ste 101).

About The Book.

Green Fire:  Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time

Join us at Sierra Nevada College for a free community screening of Green Fire, a documentary film about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Film begins at 7 p.m. The film will be followed by a Q&A session.

Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, NV 89451

James Michael Ranspot, age 66, passed away at home on Monday, October 8th in Carson City from terminal pancreatic cancer. He was born on October 7th, 1946 in Hereford, Texas to farmers and rancher...

Maurice C. Fuerstenau, 79, passed away on October 7, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved....

Diane B. Loving, 71, passed away on October 6, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Copyright 2012 -. All rights reserved. This ...

Carson City's musical duo

It's a free show, so cast your cares away for an evening and enjoy live acoustic music with Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance in the dining room at Grandma Hatties Restaurant. Their music is an eclectic blend of popular and folk music. Carson City's folk duo branches out from their Celtic roots and includes vocal harmonies and sing-alongs popularized by duos like Ike and Tina, James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, The Eagles, Johnny and June Cash and more. The show is free. (No Cover) It's also family and wheelchair friendly.

Carson City Library Director Sara Jones was named the 2012 Nevada Library Association’s (NLA) Librarian of the Year at its 67th annual conference, held Oct. 4 & 5 at the Sahara West Library in Las Vegas. Jones joins the ranks of an elite group of librarians recognized for effective advancement and extension of library services; exemplary library management; notable activity in recruitment to the profession; statewide planning and for broadening the scope of library and information service to the community.

This Saturday, October 13th from 10am-3pm. The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is hosting our annual Scarecrow Making Celebration. The workshop is free with general admission. If possible, please bring panty hose and clothing to create a unique a scarecrow as supplies are limited.

Nevada NFIB State Director, Randi Thompson, and several Carson City small business owners, made the following statements following the first presidential debate and in anticipation for the first vice presidential debate.

A Clark County District judge will hold a hearing Monday on a residency challenge filed against Assembly 9 Democratic candidate Andrew Martin.

The court challenge was filed last week by Republican candidate Kelly Hurst, who submitted information allegedly showing that Martin actually resides outside the district in violation of state law.

CARSON CITY – Nevada casinos raked in $859.2 million from gamblers in August, but it wasn’t enough to stave off a modest 3.1 percent revenue decline over August 2011, the state Gaming Control Board reported today.

Clark County was down 3.4 percent with $727 million in revenues, but the Strip was off only 1.2 percent with $490.9 million taken in on table games and slots.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is advising visitors to its recreation sites to take precautions against plague after a chipmunk found at Taylor Creek Visitor Center tested positive for the disease. Acting on the recommendations of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Forest Service and its concessionaire have posted extensive signage in the area of Taylor Creek Visitor Center, the Tallac Historic Site, and Camp Richardson Resort explaining how the disease is transmitted, the symptoms and how to prevent infection.

A benefit for Daniel Holley, who survived an August 14 vehicle crash on Highway 50 that killed four people, will be on Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Tuff Luck Ranch, 175 River Road, Dayton. Gates open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $15 are each and can be purchased at the gate.
Entertainment provided by Richard Elloyan, local singer, song writer and cowboy poet.
Join us for an afternoon of visiting with friends, listening to great entertainment, enjoying a barbecue.

A benefit for one of the families involved in the fatal crash that killed four on U.S. Highway 50 on Aug. 14 will be Saturday at the Tuff Luck Ranch. The benefit is for Daniel Holley, who burned more than 23 percent of his body and broke a leg in the crash.

The name of Carson City Fire Battalion Chief Richard Chrzanowski, who died of cancer, will be added during ceremonies Saturday to the Nevada State Fire Fighters Memorial wall.
Chrzanowski, known to everyone as “Ski,” was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer the day before Thanksgiving in 2009. He died on New Year's eve some five weeks later with his family by his side.

Two candidate forums will take place in Carson City next week. Hosted by the League of Women Voters, the first is at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Carson City Community Center. The topics are Question 1, the proposed City Center project for downtown Carson City. Following the pros and cons discussion of Question 1 there will be a Board of Supervisors candidate presentation for the two seats.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 10-17.

The Carson Chamber Singers, a choral group of the Carson City Symphony Association, begins its 28th season with concerts in Carson City on November 2 and in Reno on November 4. Director Michael Langham will conduct the Singers in works by René Clausen, Randall Thompson, Maurice Duruflé, and Louis Vierne. The Solemn Mass by Vierne, for chorus and organ, will be accompanied by Nancy Mielke.

The Carson City concert will be Friday, Nov. 2, 7:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 306 W. Musser St. Admission is free, requested donation $10 at the door.

Gaming profits for Carson City area casinos slid by 1.7 percent in August, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Wednesday. Casinos in Carson City and the valley side of Douglas County, including Minden and Gardnerville, took in $8,650,776 in August. Last year, during the same period, the casinos took in $8,801,148.
Statewide, casinos saw a 3.11 decrease in "gaming win" over the same period last year, the state's gaming regulator reports. Nevada casinos took in gaming profits of $859,240,472 for the month of August. In August 2011 it was $886,835,278.

Matthew Thomson, beloved and generous father, friend, and companion joined our savior Jesus Christ on October 2 and will be remembered next Saturday, October 13 at 4:00 p.m. at 1331 McKay Drive, C...

Wayne Edward Davis, age 74, lost his battle with cancer on October 5, 2012, at the Life Care Center in Reno, NV. He was born on January 11, 1938, in Kingsport, TN, to Paul Edward Davis and his wife...

CARSON CITY - The state of Nevada will pay $125,000 to a former Nevada Division of Forestry dispatcher who was fired soon after she told her bosses she was pregnant.
The state Board of Examiners agreed Tuesday to make the payment to Tawnya Meyer after being told by the attorney general's office that they might have to pay as much as $374,000 if the lawsuit went to court.

CARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval said today that there are a large number of variables in play as he prepares his 2013-15 budget, including who wins the presidential election on Nov. 6.

Sandoval said a decision on whether to expand Nevada’s Medicaid program to cover newly eligible residents under the Affordable Care Act will wait for that result, since Gov. Mitt Romney has said he wants to repeal the law.

CARSON CITY – Where can you see a mystery dinner show spoofing the movie “Casa Blanca” and the American dream of winning the big jackpot? At the Governor’s mansion Nov. 3 when the Proscenium Players, Inc. present “Dealt a Deadly Hand: Murder at the Carson City Casino Royale.

"The Ring"- New to the BAC, this class is a favorite and is great for experienced and beginners alike! In this two-hour class you will learn to make rings out of wire and beads. They are precious and surprisingly durable. In the last class we were able to make two rings each and every one of them was darling and reflected their artist! This let's you keep one and give one as a gift...or keep them both. :) (Class size limited to 15.)

Tuition: $25 (Plus $5 in class to instructor for materials)

Thursday Oct. 11, 2012, 5:30pm–7:30pm

Instructor: Kym Maehl

Location: Art Room

CARSON CITY – Nevada is one of the 10 best states for its business tax climate, while companies in states like New York, New Jersey, and California have a far less pleasant environment to deal with, according to a new report by the Tax Foundation.

Not able to ride today, or need some motivation to get on your bike? Here’s a fun Go Pro video from Marcus Marchegger, riding his bike above Vicee Canyon on Carson City’s west side. Great Fall colors, cool temperatures, and smooth fast singletrack along the small canyon’s rim make for some exceptional mountain biking this time of year!

The 1905 Baldwin Steam Locomotive No. 25 at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City will ride the rails again Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21.

Total voter registration in Nevada increased by more than 48,000 in the past five weeks and 34,867 of those new voters registered online. Another 22,139 existing voters updated their registration forms online between Sept. 1 and Oct. 6.

Pauline (Polly) M. Nisbett Gallagher 91 of Minden, NV, passed away Saturday September 29, in Carson City, NV. Polly was born on March 7, 1921 in East Millinocket, Maine. Polly was a registered nurs...

Steven Grant Paul, 51, was born September 25, 1961 in Reno, NV and passed away October 3, 2012 in Carson City, NV, where he resided since 1962. He graduated from Western Nevada Community College...

Diana Savickas, 84 of Wake Forest, formerly of Carson City, passed away Friday morning, October 5, 2012 at William M. Dunlap Center for Caring. Mrs. Savickas was born in Lithuania to the late Jozas...

CARSON CITY – Nevada is among the states with the highest amount of government debt per capita at $14,949, according to a new report from State Budget Solutions (SBS), a non-partisan advocate for state budget reform.

The level of debt put Nevada at 37th highest among the states.

UnitedHealthcare and YSA are inviting schools and other community-based nonprofit organizations in Nevada to “Step into Service” by applying for UnitedHealth HEROES grants.

UnitedHealth HEROES is a wellness initiative designed to encourage young people, working with educators and youth leaders, to create and implement walking, running or hiking programs aimed at helping fight childhood obesity.

CARSON CITY – The state Department of Transportation will review the costs associated with a free program that helps stranded freeway motorists in the Reno and Las Vegas areas after a report to the board overseeing the agency shows that more than $2.3 million was spent on the service in 2011.

Douglas County authorities confirmed the missing boy has been found safe, according to the Record-Courier. Authorities were looking for the boy this morning when he didn't show up to school.

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Nevada Neighbors, the Capital City Arts Initiative’s ongoing series of illustrated public talks, will present a talk on contemporary painting by Cassandra Coblentz. Her talk, Conversations in Contemporary Painting, will take place on Wednesday, October 10 at 7pm at the Carson City Library, 900 N Roop Street, Carson City. Preceding her talk, there will be an informal reception for Ms. Coblentz at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.

Many served in the unpopular Vietnam War - they had to. Those who served were not accorded the respect or hero status of those now serving in the various wars since. It is now time to honor those brave soldiers, sailors, marines and air force veterans who fought so valiantly in a war that to this day causes such controversy.

"A trip of a lifetime" and "Hard to explain" were some of the ways veterans described their trip to the nation's capital as they landed in Reno Sunday afternoon.
Honor Flight Nevada returned 33 veterans to Reno after taking them to Washington D.C.to view their respective memorials.
Honor Flights have transported veterans to the nation’s capital since 2005. Honor Flight is a non profit organization dedicated to helping veterans visit their respective memorials, including the National World War II Memorial.

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will open its twenty-ninth season on Sunday, October 21, 2012, 4:00 p.m., with a concert, "Scandinavia & All That Jazz," at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. Featured guest soloist is Swedish pianist Carl Petersson.

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