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Jill Kinmont Boothe, whose story was the basis of 'The Other Side of the Mountain' dies
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 2:20pmJill Kinmont Boothe, the former ski champion and Olympic hopeful who was left paralyzed after a skiing accident in Utah in 1955 and whose life story was the subject of the film "The Other Side of the Mountain" and a subsequent sequel, died Thursday at Carson Tahoe Hospital in Carson City, the Los Angeles Times reports. She was 75.
Ruth Rhines, senior deputy coroner of Carson City, confirmed that Boothe died. A cause of death wasn't given and Rhines could not confirm reports that Boothe died of complications related to surgery.
Award Winning National Bluegrass band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out To Perform At Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 1:39pmFresh off the win of the International Bluegrass Music Association's (IBMA) Male Vocalist of the Year for the second consecutive year (4-time career), Russell Moore is truly at the top of his game. Fronting one of the most popular bands in bluegrass history; Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out is celebrating 20 years as one of the genres most awarded and influential groups in modern day bluegrass. All in all, the band has garnered over 50 industry accolades since their inception in 1991 including being named the IBMA’s Vocal Group of the Year seven consecutive years.
Janet Sylvia MacDonald
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 9:07amOn January 7, 2012, Janet Sylvia MacDonald died peacefully surrounded by her family after battling Parkinson’s disease.
Born Janet Sylvia MacDonald May 6, 1941 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Jan moved to Nevada in 1959. As a single mother with a young son, she attended the University of Nevada, Reno during the day and worked evenings to support her family. It was during this time that Jan danced and performed with famous Bertha the Elephant in the main showroom at John Asquaga’s Nugget.
School Choice Limited But Expanding In Nevada As National Event Highlights Need For More Options
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 9:41amCARSON CITY – As National School Choice Week gets under way today state officials say Nevada school children have more opportunities than ever before to choose a school that works best for them.
But one element of choice, a school voucher program, remains an unrealized and divisive issue for the state’s policy makers.
Kate McGee joins KUNR as Reno radio broadcast journalist
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 11:15amRENO, Nev. – Kate McGee has joined 88.7 FM KUNR – Reno Public Radio – as a broadcast journalist, coming to northern Nevada from the East Coast. She recently graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx, N.Y., with a dual bachelor's degree in American studies and history. She started her public radio career at Fordham’s WFUV Radio as a reporter, anchor and producer, where she covered everything from Mayor Mike Bloomberg to stickball tournaments.
Barnes steps down as Carson basketball coach
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 4:01amThe Bruce Barnes era at Carson High is over.The fiery Barnes said he turned in his resignation to school officials Wednesday afternoon, bringing to an end a successful 11-year career which included...
Baseball Legend, Dave Dravecky to visit Carson Valley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 2:40pmLifePoint Church welcomes World Series pitcher and San Francisco Giants legend Dave Dravecky to speak at all three services on the weekend of October 22nd/23rd.
Column: It is never too early to start preparing for college
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 10:22amBy Brian Underwood
Welcome to “Jeopardy,” the College Planning Edition for junior high and high school parents!
Our panel of contestants is comprised of junior high and high school parents who are interested in working with their students to help them navigate the shifting sands of college and career planning.
Today, we're pleased to have with us Kathy, a mother of two from Carson City, Bob, a father of two from Genoa, and Lisa, a mother of three from Minden-Gardnerville.
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Jeopardy. Here are your topics:
• Troubling Trends
Daughter of Chilean miner who survived disaster to study at UNR
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/01/2011 - 11:16amBy Drew Bradley
RENO, Nev. — Professor Emma Sepulveda has mentored hundreds of students during her academic career at University of Nevada, Reno, but she never thought that she would have the opportunity to mentor a Chilean miner's daughter. Her name was Scarlette Sepulveda (no relation) and her dream was to go back to school one day, get a college degree, and learn to speak English.
Professor Sepulveda promised Scarlette that she would try to help her in any way she could.
David Ake Named Director of UNR's School of the Arts
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 1:44pmBy Claudene Wharton
The University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts has named accomplished jazz musician and associate professor of music David Ake the director of its School of the Arts.
California, Japan advance at LLWS
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 4:01amSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) - Hagen Danner pitched the biggest game of his Little League career before a large, passionate crowd rarely seen at youth baseball games.The 12-year-old ace from Huntin...
Jazz through the week in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 2:23pmThis week's music lineup continues as Jazz! Carson City 2011 has several shows planned in the coming days. Jazz! Carson City is a month-long festival hosted by the Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses, and jazz lovers.
Jeff Mohlenkamp Already Tackling Challenges As Nevada’s New Budget Director
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 9:21amCARSON CITY – When Jeff Mohlenkamp decided to accept the job as Nevada’s newest budget director, he knew going in it was going to be a challenge.
The state’s economic slump continues to be a drag on funding government services, although gaming and sales tax revenues have shown some improvement in recent months.
Movie Review: 'The Help' a fine and striking summer movie
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/14/2011 - 6:11pm"The Help," currently playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, is a welcome relief from such summer films as the ugly "Change-Up." No explosions, no car chases, no exploitive scenes for the teens among us. Instead it's a portrait of life in Mississippi in the 1960s and the near-infinite gap between the whites and their black maids and cooks.
Reno-Tahoe Open Notebook: Begay feeling good after making first cut since 2009
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 4:01amRENO - Notah Begay's future on the PGA Tour looked bright after winning twice in 1999 and 2000.Then came a lower back injury in 2001, and his career went on a downward spiral. Since the 2001 season...
Gov. Sandoval Appoints New Executive Director To Oversee Stalled Yucca Mountain Waste Dump Project
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 08/04/2011 - 12:43pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today appointed Robert Halstead as executive director of the Agency for Nuclear Projects, the agency responsible for oversight of the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository. He will start in the job Sept. 19.
Halstead will replace Joe Strolin, who has been serving as acting director since January.
First glance: New Nugget Project plan
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 11:33amTaking a look at the new plans for the Carson City Center/Nugget Project, there are several new things that stick out.
First, the announcement that partnership with P3 Development has been terminated because they could not come to an agreement. It was revealed earlier this summer that the the project partners switched architects because they weren't happy with what they were getting from P3. But now it seems P3 is out of the picture entirely. Not only was P3 slated to build the project, but it was supposed to handle the financing.
Assembly Speaker John Oceguera Announces Bid For Congress In As-Yet Undetermined District
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 5:17pmCARSON CITY – Term limited Assembly Speaker John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas, today announced he will run for Congress in one of four districts that have yet to be finalized in Nevada’s contested redistricting process.
Oceguera, a native fourth-generation Nevadan, said he wants to bring his skills in finding compromise on difficult issues honed in the Nevada Legislature over the past nearly dozen years to the House of Representatives.
Commentary by Guy Farmer: Blood money for Casey Anthony
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 4:01amAs 25-year-old party girl Casey Anthony walks out of an Orlando, Fla., jail today, she'll already be thinking about her new career - making money off the unexplained death of her precious 2 1/2-yea...
Movie Review: 'Horrible Bosses' a look back at the Three Stooges
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 4:58pmThe aptly if crudely named "Horrible Bosses," now playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, could be taken as an update on the Three Stooges, with Jason Bateman as Nick Hendricks, Charlie Dale as Dale Arbus and Jason Sudekis as Ken Buckman. Stooges fans may resent the comparison but it's pretty accurate, even down to the facial slaps of Curly, Moe and Larry.
Here Nick is bypassed by a conniving boss David Harken (Kevin Spacey) who gives himself the job Nick has been waiting for. Kurt is bypassed as company president.
ON RACING: Carson City teen has eyes on pro career
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/18/2011 - 4:01amA couple of months ago I wrote about 76 year old Midget racer J.R. Williams. At the other end of the age spectrum is Carson City native Conner Ford, who is working his way up the racing ladder at t...
Moreland pitches Carson past Douglas
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 4:01amDrew Moreland enjoyed probably the best game of his high school varsity career Tuesday night.Moreland, a senior-to-be, allowed just two first-inning singles, struck out four and went 3-for-3 at the...
Meet Your Merchant: Bringing a smile to their faces
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 4:01amThroughout his restaurant career, Paul Lau said he has come to enjoy one simple pleasure: Watching his customers smile after they taste his food. "This has been my job my whole life," said Lau ,...
Sue Morrow: Bill Maddox enjoying life as Storey County DA
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 4:01amRetired Carson city District Court Judge William (Bill) Maddox has come full circle in his legal career, a circumstance that seems to suit him just fine.Maddox, a former Carson City district attorn...
Gov. Sandoval Dines with Dayton Students and Community Leaders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 11:41amDayton High School’s Culinary Arts class, one of Lyon County School District’s many Career and Education classes, prepared and served an elegant luncheon for Governor Brian Sandoval and area officials and community leaders Wednesday.
Thanking the students, Governor Sandoval said, “I had an opportunity last week to have lunch with former President George W. Bush at the Bellagio in Vegas. This lunch is every bit as good as what is offered at the Bellagio. This was very professional; the service was impeccable. You should be proud. You all have bright futures ahead of you.”
UNR's Kay Fowler elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 12:48amBy Claudene Wharton
Ansty CD Release Concert June 14
Submitted by Brewery Arts Center on Mon, 05/16/2011 - 11:32amAntsy McClain and The Trailer Park Troubadours, CD release concert on Thursday, June 14th, 7:30pm BAC Performance Hall. $23 General, $19 Student/Senior/BAC Member
Marc Johnson named UNR Interim President
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 3:09pmBy Jane Tors
RENO — The Nevada Board of Regents today unanimously approved Chancellor Dan Klaich’s recommendation of Marc Johnson to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada, Reno. Johnson has served as executive vice president and provost at the University since 2008.
Krolicki Out, Marshall In, Amodei Pending
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 3:22pmBy Elizabeth Crum / Nevada News Bureau
As first “guessed” by @RalstonFlash on Twitter this morning — Nevada has learned the hard way that Ralston’s guesses are not mere speculation but informed fact — Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki has formally announced that he is not going to run for Nevada’s open congressional seat.
State GOP chairman Mark Amodei will now be free to make his final decision, probably to jump in.
Jim Harbaugh, 49er's head coach, to speak at Governor's Dinner
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 9:26pmBy Nevada Wolfpack.com
RENO, Nev. — San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will serve as the keynote speaker at the 43rd annual Governor’s Dinner on Friday, July 8 at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.