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Outdoors with Don Q: Good news for some is bad news for others
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/03/2014 - 11:17amWe have a small, comfortable home, built in the late 1940's, located in the older west side of Carson City, and we recently discovered that what is considered good news for some is actually bad news for others in our particular neighborhood. Let me explain what I mean:
Don Q's Nevada and northern California fishing report for July 4 holiday weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/02/2014 - 8:20amHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, northern California and the Sierra for the July 4 holiday weekend. Saturday, July 5 is free fishing day in California, which means anyone can fish without a license.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for June 18-24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/17/2014 - 6:55pmHere is the latest fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of June 18-24, 2014.
It's Your City with Carson City Greenhouse Project Manager Camille Jones
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 6:44amOn this week's It's Your City, Camille Jones, manager of the Carson City Greenhouse Project discusses spring and summer activities at the facility, located behind Carson High School.
WNC summer term begins June 9
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/02/2014 - 10:51amMany college students seek to enroll in summer classes to stay on track for graduation, or learn a new skill. At Western Nevada College students can choose from a variety of classes in the upcoming eight-week summer term. Classes begin June 9 and continue through August 2, unless otherwise noted.
More than 40 courses are scheduled for the summer, including writing, communications, art, music, theater, accounting math, and more. Over a dozen online classes are also available, providing students the flexibility of earning college credit while enjoying their summer activities.
Memorial Day weekend fishing report for Nevada and Northern California
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/21/2014 - 11:49amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This Memorial Day weekend report is for the week of May 21-27, 2014.
Outdoors with Don Q: Two unforgettable, secret birthday surprises
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 12:46amThursday, May 8 was my birthday, and Elaine had arranged two unforgettable, secret surprises for me as a present.
She had previously asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I told her, "Heck, I have everything I want, let's go to the cabin with Jim and Kathi (our son and daughter-in-law) and have a quiet steak and lobster dinner up there."
The Quilici Cabin is located on a steep hillside between Portola and Davis Lake in Plumas County, California, and we like to go there as often as we can to enjoy the accommodations, scenery, wildlife and peace and quiet.
Carson City Rotary work day spent at Boys and Girls Club
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 3:03pmCarson City Rotary held its annual Rotary at Work Day at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada on the Saturday after Earth Day.
This year the Rotary replanted three large garden beds so the children who visit can plant flowers and vegetables. In addition, interested young adults and children can learn how to care for, maintain and harvest plants in Northern Nevada throughout the complete gardening season.
WNC Baseball: Wildcats Remain in Contention for SWAC Title
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/28/2014 - 2:11pmGoing into the final week of the Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball season, the race for first place is finally clear.
Western Nevada College needs to sweep a four-game series from College of Southern Idaho to win the regular-season title outright for the first time since 2011. The SWAC champion serves as the host for the May 7-10 Region 18 Tournament.
Outdoors with Don Q: Expect Sierra snow ahead of opening day of California fishing season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/24/2014 - 5:53pmOpening day of fishing in California is Saturday, April 26 and while thousands of anglers will be looking for their own sweet spots along rivers, lakes, reservoirs and streams, there is little doubt that most favorite waterways have been affected by the ongoing drought.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 23-30
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/22/2014 - 8:15pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, northern California and the Sierra. This Saturday, April 26, 2014 is the opening day for fishing in most California waters. Remember to keep your fishing license in view, the thermos filled with coffee and tight lines all the way.
Perception of The Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 7:18amI received an e-mail that asked why the non-profit Greenhouse Project (TGP) could sell mushrooms to Adele's Cafe (Adele's Facebook posting March 22nd). Supervisor Abowd is founder and president of TGP and co-owner with her husband Charlie of Adele's Cafe. The e-mail question and response follow.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 16-22
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/16/2014 - 9:35amHere 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 April 16-22, 2014. Opening day for most fishing on California waterways is Saturday, April 26.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 9-15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 8:19pmHere 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 April 9-15, 2014. Opening day for stream and lake fishing along most California waters in Saturday, April 26.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 2-8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/01/2014 - 9:10pmHere 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 April 2-8, 2014. Opening day for fishing in California is Saturday, April 26.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 11-17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 1:53pmHere 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 March 11-17, 2014:
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 6
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 7:57amHere 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 March 6-12, 2014.
Prestige and Carson Tahoe Health to provide senior care services to Carson City region
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 5:31pmPrestige Care and Prestige Senior Living, leaders in skilled nursing and rehabilitation care, announced plans Tuesday to join with Carson Tahoe Health to expand senior care services and offer comprehensive memory care to Carson City residents and their families.
As a first step in the relationship, the organizations will develop a community with 40 units for memory care services on the Carson Tahoe Specialty Medical Center campus. Construction will begin in 2014.
Carson Tahoe Health, University of Utah Health Care partner to improve specialist access
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 6:13pmOfficials from Carson Tahoe Health announced a new partnership Thursday with Salt Lake City-based University of Utah Health Care that will extend the resources of a premier academic medical center to Carson City, Douglas County, Dayton and the surrounding communities.
The agreement formalizes a long tradition of collaboration between the two health care providers.
Carson Tahoe Wound Healing Center expands, adds hyperbaric oxygen chamber
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/02/2014 - 10:11amMore than 8 million people in the U.S. suffer from non-healing wounds, which are often impeded by such diseases and conditions as diabetes, obesity, aging and the late effects of radiation therapy.
The newly expanded Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing is located on the second floor of the Carson Tahoe Specialty Medical Center at 775 Fleischmann Dr. in Carson City. The center now provides the latest advanced treatments to help these patients heal and with a faster recovery times.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of Nov. 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/12/2013 - 11:15pmHere 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 Nov. 13. Friday, Nov. 15 is the last day to fish in most California waterways. Go here to learn more. Opening day for California fishing is the last Saturday in April.
Carson City couple opens The Missing Piece pre-owned furniture store
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 12:12pmLooking for something to add to your living room, dining room or bedroom ensemble but don't have a lot of money to spend?
A new furniture store in Carson City — The Missing Piece — opened this summer and offers a 3,600 square-foot showroom of pre-owned furniture at affordable prices. Located at 1800 East William Street, the Missing Piece is owned by Kelly and Donna Nolan of Carson City.
Opening the furniture store had been on the minds of the couple for a few years. Donna used to work at a furniture store in Carson City and Kelly builds and sells small furniture as a hobby.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Oct. 2-9
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 10:25amHere is the latest fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 2-9.
Wild Seed Harvest Party at the Greenhouse Project
Submitted by newsroom on Thu, 09/26/2013 - 10:11amPick you own flower bouquet, wildflower and flower seeds all harvested by the special needs students, perennial plants for sale, and greenhouse grown herbal mocktails and refreshments on Friday, 4:30pm-6:30pm, October 4th!
Entertainment includes high school performers and live music by local acts. Art will be displayed in our 70 raised flower beds. This will be family/kid-friendly event! - paints for kids to play with, we will also be doing live screen printing on bio t-shirts, and we will have some thrift store finds as well to work with. Unique designed t-shirts will be on sale.
Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Sept. 24
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/25/2013 - 1:01pmANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing is picking up with the cooler temperatures and hoppers are on the hillsides above Angel.
However, anglers are still reporting a few slow days here.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 18-24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/18/2013 - 8:52amHere 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 Sept. 18-24.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of Sept. 11-18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/11/2013 - 3:10pmHere 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 Sept. 11.
Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 4-10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 11:05pmHere is the fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Don't forget that Saturday, Sept. 7 is free fishing day in California. You can fish without a license. This report is for the week of Sept. 4 through Sept. 10.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Outdoors with Don Q: Ookpik Wilderness Lodge on Babine Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/01/2013 - 11:23amElaine and I just returned from a memorable visit to a very special place: It was our second visit to that remote, far-north locale. The first time was about 15 years ago, when Elaine and her late husband Jim McGee and I went there to film Canadian fishing experiences for our weekly TV show.
Labor Day weekend fishing report for Nevada, Northern California and Sierra
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/27/2013 - 5:51pmHere 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 Aug. 28 through Labor Day. Don't forget, California's second free day of fishing without a license will be Saturday, Sept. 7.