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With early voting under way for the Nevada primaries, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Chad Christensen yesterday maintained that he will come out on top, despite polls showing him trailing well behind candidates Sue Lowden, Sharron Angle, and Danny Tarkanian..

With the faltering economy, many businesses are shutting their doors – and sometimes improperly disposing of their records, putting their former customers at risk for identity theft. Examples from just the past month include:

•In late May, two decades’ worth of customer records from a recently closed boat company in Portland, Oregon, were discovered in a dumpster. The records contained personal information, including Social Security numbers, according to Portland television station KGW, which had received a tip about the abandoned records.

A Carson City man who allegedly held a Nevada driver license in a deceased person’s name was arrested after he allegedly applied for an identification card under another dead person’s name.

Gregory Scott Rice, 54, recently applied for a Nevada ID card under the name of Ross James Martin, according to DMV Compliance Enforcement investigators.The department’s Facial Recognition System matched his photograph with a Nevada driver license issued under the name of John Clifford Butler. A preliminary investigation showed both identities belonged to deceased Minnesota men.

CARSON CITY – Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford said he is confident a qualified candidate will be found to serve as secretary to the Senate for the 2011 session and that the upper house will continue to be run in a way that serves both the 21 senators and the people of Nevada.

The idea of planets has evolved over its history, from the divine wandering stars of antiquity to the earthly objects of the scientific age. The concept has expanded to include worlds not only in the Solar System, but in hundreds of other extrasolar systems. The ambiguities inherent in defining planets have led to much scientific controversy.

Kelly Blue Book, ultimate authority on all things with four wheels and an engine, has come out with its Top 10 Green Cars for 2010. The scoring system tries to be all-inclusive, measuring fuel economy and carbon dioxide along with driving enjoyment and safety. While the "green" rating of a car could be measured many ways, these are the green cars that Kelly Blue Book employees will likely be seen driving.

With summer around the corner, why not take a stroll through downtown Carson City and enjoy local wine tasting, food and history on Saturday, June 5 and every first Saturday of the month during the Downtown Wine Walk, sponsored by the Carson City Downtown Consortium.

Purchase a wine glass and map for $10 and enjoy the wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, art galleries, gift shops, casinos and restaurants. Call (775) 883-2211 or go to www.downtowncarsoncity.com.

Photo: Al Canary of Bella Fiore Wines talks with some of the wine walkers from last month's Downtown Wine Walk.

Join the Silver Dollar Car Classic cars with rock & roll music, and great food on Thursday, June 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. See the region's finest cars and motorcycles. The Silver Dollar Cruise Night will be at Carson City Harley Davidson, 2900 Research Way. For more information call (775) 687-7410.

Though the weather sure doesn't seem like it lately, summer is around the corner.
And with the change in seasons, it also means daytime heat will arrive that is sure to shrivel grass and gardens fast without adequate watering.
Therefore, Carson City has announced annual water restrictions that begin on June 1 and will last through Sept. 30.
The water schedule is three days per week; the last number of your address determines your odd or even status.

CARSON CITY – GOP U.S. Senate candidate Sharron Angle said today the attacks on her campaign from opponent Sue Lowden trying to link her to the Church of Scientology are off base and a distraction from the real issues of concern to voters.

by tymxgrl Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/05/26/got_fit_boot_camp_workout These ladies were in our park very early this morning. There were about 30 cars lined up our street and all looked like they were raring to go. Good job ladies!

A Grass Valley woman faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence of drugs, carrying a prescription drug without a prescription, marijuana possession and having a hypodermic needle.
According to the arrest report, on Tuesday at about 7 p.m. dispatch broadcasted an attempt to locate a possible DUI driver in a white Acura with California plates, speeding on Carson Street and unable to maintain a single lane.

by Diana Caswell Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/05/26/nevada_senate_2010 Nevada senate 2010- Chad Christensen- a true conservative-Dump Reid! Taking America back. Vote Chad Christensen Senate 2010 Nevada!

CARSON CITY – In what took many members of the Nevada state Senate by surprise today, Majority Leader Steven Horsford accepted the resignation of the body’s top staff member, Secretary of the Senate Claire Clift.
Word of Clift’s departure, which occurred today while Horsford was in the capital attending a meeting of the Interim Finance Committee’s Subcommittee for Federal Stimulus Oversight, circulated quickly among members of the Senate.

Whether they plan to enter the work force or continue on with their education, the 451 Western Nevada College graduates walked away Monday and Tuesday with one certainty: It's up to them to use their education to push ahead in one of the most trying economic times in Nevada's history.

With the state's 13.7 percent unemployment rate for April, it may be "tough out there" to find a job, but the education the graduates earned at WNC is top-notch and will take them far if they apply themselves and are patient, College President Carol Lucey told the class Tuesday night.

At Corley Ranch the Chorus of the Comstock honored ninety-five CBI veterans with moving patriotic songs, “ This is My Country”, “America the Beautiful”, and “Armed Forces Medley”. “God Bless America” received a standing ovation.
The audience (over 200) were delighted by the the “old barbershop songs” “Yes Sir That’s My Baby”, “ Five Foot Two”, “Shine on Harvest Moon”, “Darkness on the Delta”, “Nellie” and “ Summertime”.

The unstable spring weather looks to continue through the week. Our resident weatherman Joe Childs over at www.carsonweather.com reports the unseasonably cool conditions, rain in the valley and snow in the Sierra should stay with us through at least Friday.
Rain and mountain snow will increase over northeast California and the Lake Tahoe Basin tonight and then spread to the Carson City region. For all the latest Carson City weather information bookmark www.carsonweather.com.

A nice photo gallery and story can be found today at aroundcarson.com announcing the opening of the daycare and learning center at Carson Lanes Retail Center.
This state-licensed child care center is available for 38 children from ages infant to 5 years of age. Director Kassie Shepard has more than 15 years experience in the childcare field working and specializes in infants and toddlers.

Oodles & oodles of beautiful cats and adorable kittens available for adoption on Saturday, May 29, 2010 at the Smith's in Dayton, Nevada on Highway 50. Adoption is through Carson City Animal Shelter

Looking forward to seeing all you cat lovers out there.

Dan Wilson talks about the recent coin show put on at the Carson Nugget by the Downtown Coin Club.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGWE6Ez5JDw

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s unemployment rate keeps creeping upward despite signs the economic slowdown has hit bottom, and April statistics from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation show job losses are now being seen in the government employment sector as well.

Pianist Dr. Ron Williams will perform in a program of Toccatas & Sonatas — from Bach to Ravel, on Thursday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St. Admission free. The program is sponsored by Brewery Arts Center.
Donations benefit Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Schools program. Information: (775) 883-1976 or (775) 883-4154.

A mini storage is good for some things but not your vital business records.

Just a few good reasons why businesses shouldn't store their records in a ministorage:

1. It's a poor environment for paper documents
2. Inefficient- documents get lost too easily
3. Time consuming - it takes too long to find the document you need
4. Records Retention- Documents are kept too long because nobody had the time to go through them
5. Rents are too expensive

Now there's a better solution in Carson City!

Obtaining leases from three state agencies has been cited by the people pushing the Nugget Project as a critical piece to its success.

But, there's been more than a little skepticism that the State of Nevada, staring down the barrel of a $3 billion deficit in its next budget, has any appetite for spending money it doesn't have to.

A Carson City man faces several charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, following an incident early Saturday morning where he allegedly held a piece of glass to the neck of a victim.
According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched to a domestic dispute in progress at around 4 a.m. Saturday morning. The person reporting the crime told dispatchers they would be waiting in a blue Dodge Durango.

A 25-year-old JCPenney supervisor was arrested Friday after admitting to store officials that he stole around $2,000 from the store's safe, which was captured on video surveillance.
Travis Lawing of Carson City faces felony grand larceny and embezzlement charges as well as drug possession and paraphernalia charges after Carson City deputies discovered 14 balloons of heroin, a pipe and tinfoil with heroin residue when he was booked into jail. His bail has been set at $25,000.

CARSON CITY — The following information was provided by the Nevada Department of Transportation and applies to the period of May 24 - 30. NDOT will work to add a third northbound lane on US 395 between Jacks Valley Road and Lupin Drive.The following activity is expected for this project:

— Work continues with single lane closures on northbound US 395 between Jacks Valley Road and Lupin Drive between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Shoulder work will continue during the daytime hours with no impacts to traffic.

Tom Keeton talks about his candidacy for Carson City School Board.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mO6ePdHstc

On the lawn of the Nevada Governor's Mansion will be the site of the Carson City Symphony's 26th annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 13. The program features the Carson City Symphony directed by David Bugli, Carson Chamber Singers directed by Judy Monson, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra directed by Sue Kitts, and guest vocalists Gary Aldrich and Olivia Hakel.

It's snowing again in Carson City tonight, looking more like March 22 than May 22. Unfortunately for all of you gardeners out there the freezing temperatures and snow showers puts your plants and flowers at risk.

The National Weather Service in Reno and www.carsonweather.com reports freezing temperatures and snow showers will remain tonight that may produce slick roads across the region. The goods news is that there shouldn't be significant amounts. Significant meaning more than 2 inches.

A Carson City company, Costner Industries Nevada Corporation, which actor Kevin Costner finances, may have developed a system with another company owned by the actor that will be deployed by BP and the U.S.

Carson City officially opened Morgan Mill Road River Access Area today with a ribbon cutting and a whitewater float down the Carson River to Dayton.

Those who braved the cold temps were treated to a wild ride down the swollen river. Check out the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbo_-uz4JFk

CARSON CITY — Despite cool weather and Friday night's snow showers, hundreds of children and their parents turned out today for the seventh annual Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair held at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

CARSON CITY — Despite cool weather and Friday night's snow showers, hundreds of children and their parents turned out today for the seventh annual Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair held at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

CARSON CITY — In an effort to attract local riders and welcome the opening of the 2010 season, the Virginia & Truckee Railroad is offering $5 off adult tickets on all Friday train rides. The discount is available on adult tickets, May 29 through June 25, providing an affordable, $24 round trip voyage on a vintage diesel train between Carson City and Virginia City.

Course improvements, packages, online accessibility and savings are springing up around the Carson City and Carson Valley’s Divine 9 Golf Courses.

Spring and summer golf excursions for individuals and groups to Nevada’s capital city and the High Sierra are convenient, fun and affordable with the co-op power of nine Carson City/Carson Valley golf courses and nine lodging properties.

A team of athletes, many of whom are wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, will leave from Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inaugural bike trek across America called Sea to Shining Sea. The group will arrive in Carson City on May 28 on their way to their Virginia Beach, Va., destination.

Early voting opens tomorrow at the Carson City Courthouse. And while I voted on the first day last election, I'm waiting until June 1 this time. That is when the campaign finance reports come in. It will be interesting to see who is funding which candidates. We will be posting those reports on Carson Now when we get them for everyone to see. Also, before you vote, check out Our Town, where we have interviewed most of the candidates.

Part 2 of a Series on Key GOP State Senate Primary Races
CARSON CITY – While Republican voters have a rare chance to chart the course of the GOP Senate caucus in the upcoming primary, the candidates described by some political observers as the establishment choice say they too are true fiscal conservatives who believe in core party values.

CARSON CITY – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Sue Lowden has a new ad attacking her GOP rival Sharron Angle over her past votes in the Nevada Legislature to raise lawmaker pay as the June 8 primary draws near and early voting is set to begin tomorrow.

Tensions quickly arose during a discussion on the economic effects of illegal immigration at a town hall forum in Reno yesterday.
The keynote speaker, Dr. Steven Camarota, director of research for the Center for Immigration Studies, said that immigration – both legal and illegal – creates a “fiscal drain� on public services that is significantly larger than the “miniscule� effect that they have on the per capita income of the nation.

Tamara Holmes from Positive Energy discusses their upcoming show this Saturday at the Community Center.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzKUNJcn2zA

Sue Kitts talks about the Strings in the Schools program, and Saturday's workshop that includes a Contra Dance free and open to the public.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=078ECz_THnE

The Young Business Professionals arm of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce appreciates its members and wants to show its gratitude by throwing a party.
The Member Appreciation Mixer will be held on Tuesday, May 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at El Charro Avitia, 4389 South Carson Street in Carson City.
Come enjoy appetizers and drink specials while networking with other YBP members. Great raffle prizes are in the mix, too.

VIRGINIA CITY — Longtime Virginia City businessman Hugh Roy Marshall brings old cars, old wars and old warhorses to the Northern Nevada airwaves this Saturday, May 22.
Tales of Nevada Past and Present airs at 1 p.m. on 5,000-watt 1270-AM. The program is also available live to online listeners at www.KBZZ.com. The on-air call-in talk line is (775) 823-1920.

This week's featured players:
The old war horse: Veteran tourism media specialist Harry Spencer, a popular local columnist who specializes in stories of his first-hand knowledge of the golden age of Nevada gambling.

An action item about an agreement involving the Nugget Project was pulled from the agenda at today's Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting, delaying a decision for two weeks.

The item calls for the city to contribute $75,000 to help fund the development planning for the Nugget redevelopment project. The Hop and Mae Adams Foundation will contribute $75,000, and the Carson City Library will pitch in $16,000.

The Carson High School Concert Band Ensembles present an Earthquake Relief Concert, at 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday, May 20, at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. (by Mills Park). $5 donation at the door. Proceeds go to the American Red Cross.

Part 1 of 2 on Five Key State Senate Races
CARSON CITY – Over the past several legislative sessions the state Senate Republican caucus has shown a willingness to work across the aisle with Democrats, with some GOP lawmakers voting more than once for tax increases as a way to balance the budget.

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