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Bertram J. Hazell, 55, passed away August 10, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is in charge of final arrangements. …

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Diane Maki passed away August 1, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements entrusted to Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965. …

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UPDATE: Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong tells Carson Now that the man found shot in the head on Cortez Street appears to be a self-inflicted wound. It is unknown if the man is alive or not. The sheriff said the man "took a .357 shot to the temple" in what appears to be a suicide.

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A Care Flight helicopter was ordered Thursday evening after a 46-year-old man was found in the 3000 block of Cortez Street in Carson City with a gunshot wound to the head, according to dispatch via police scanner.

Western Nevada College is collaborating with local business leaders in the hospitality industry to provide training to resort, hotel and restaurant employees. The Carson City Chamber of Commerce, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, Carson Valley Inn, and Hampton Inn and Suites are all part of the effort.

The Carson City Fire Department will host an eight-week free Citizens Fire Academy, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29. The program is designed to give an overview of the fire department, emergency operations, public safety dispatch and other emergency services.

The academy is ideal for those wanting to know how emergency calls are dispatched; why an engine will respond with an ambulance on medical emergencies and how to make homes or businesses safe.

A female black bear and her cub, both having a recently acquired taste for honey, were caught Thursday morning in the Foothill Road area of Carson Valley by the Nevada Department of Wildlife.

The adult female was caught in the trap at around 2 a.m., said Chris Healy, spokesman for the Nevada Department of Wildlife. A trap was set in the area 10 days ago because there were complaints of bears doing damage to bee hives. The female cub was up a tree, above the trap, when biologist Carl Lackey responded.

U.S. Representative Mark Amodei will address the citizens of Carson City on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 8 a.m. at the Silver Oak Executive Conference Center.

During his vacation break from Congress, Amodei has been traveling northern Nevada to address his constituents and to bring them up-to-date on what is or is not happening in Washington D.C.

Always an amusing speaker, Amodei will deliver thoughtful commentary along with a dose of wit to his address.

A Carson City man was jailed Wednesday and faces three felony charges including fraudulent use of a credit card after, among other things, allegedly stealing identity from a victim and charging hotel rooms on a Visa card.

Scott Michael Westman, 44, was arrested in the 2700 block of Carson Street. According to the arrest report, officers responded to a motel to assist the Colorado Springs Police Department in identifying a theft report. While responding to the hotel, dispatch advised a man had used information to obtain a credit card, which was being run up at the hotel.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.

Anita M. Virgil-McNulty, 51, passed away August 8, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is in charge of the final arrangements. …

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Lucille Meunier, 86, passed August 10, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of FitzHenry’s Funeral Home, (775) 882-2644. …

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Oct. 10, 1964 - Aug. 10, 2013 Cynthia Flores-Christy, 48, of Carson City, passed away on August 10, 2013 at her residence. She was born October 10, 1964 in La Mira...

Labor Day weekend, Friday Aug. 30 through Monday Sept. 2, is just around the corner and for many it will be the last big outdoor adventure of 2013. So, where to go on that weekend?

Well, be advised that no matter where you go (unless it is to some God forsaken location in the middle of nowhere), you can expect to encounter big crowds of people also wanting to enjoy an outdoor outing for the holiday.

Carson City courthouse staff heeded to a fire alarm Wednesday, leaving the Musser Street building after light smoke from lint in a laundry facility triggered an alarm at around 4:32 p.m., fire officials report.

The jail was not evacuated because there wasn't a fire, said Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi. Courthouse staff evacuated the building because there was a fire alarm, but no evacuation was ordered, said Giomi. City workers returned to the building at around 4:45 p.m.

The Carson City Pop Warner Youth Football and Cheerleading program is hosting its annual Friday Night Lights fundraiser this Friday, August 16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Governor’s Field in Carson City.

The fundraising event benefits Carson City Pop Warner to cover its costs for travel to competitions.

Friday Night Lights will feature a scrimmage football game, family fun activities, game booths, vendors, and food.

Admission wristbands are available for purchase in advance for $5. They can also be purchased at the gate for slightly more.

MEETING OF THE CARSON CITY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Day: Thursday
Date: August 15, 2013
Time of Presentation: Evening Session: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Community Center, Sierra Room
851 East William Street
Carson City, Nevada

Fred Holabird is a mining geologist, author and scholar who is an expert in the history of American mining, coins, the Comstock and West. Holabird is the guest speaker in Carson City at the Nevada State Museum’s Frances Humphrey Lecture Series from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22.

As the only full service cultural arts council in the region, the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City provides programs, including performances, exhibit opportunities, art retail services, and cable access television productions. The BAC supports artists, arts organizations and community audiences, providing services across a four county region including Carson, Story, Douglas and Lyon.

The BAC campus is housed on two city blocks and hosts two performance spaces, a community ballroom, three arts classrooms, a gallery, Artisans Store, cafe and media center.

Carolyn “Lina” Tanner has been named general counsel of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. She will be based in the PUCN’s Carson City office.

Tanner began her new duties effective Aug. 12. She replaces former PUCN General Counsel Jan Cohen, who retired earlier in August.

The general counsel division is responsible for representing the commission’s interests in all proceedings in state and federal court and before state and federal regulatory agencies.

Nevadans are recycling more, according to a report released Wednesday by state environmental officials.
In 2012, the recycling rate was 28.8 percent, surpassing the state's goal of 25 percent, according to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection. In 2012, Carson City had a recycling rate of 24.9 percent.

In 1991 legislation known as AB320 set a goal that at least 25 percent of municipal solid waste would be recycled in counties that have a population of greater than 45,000.

A 37-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Tuesday and faces a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery after allegedly being in a physical altercation with her mother.

According to the arrest report, Carson City sheriff's patrol officers were dispatched at 10:15 p.m. Aug. 13 to the 1900 block of Carson Street for a domestic battery call. Officers arrived and spoke with the mother who told officers she feared her daughter was using meth and went out looking for her. The victim told officers she found her daughter near a casino.

Nevada Job Connect can supply workers for short term jobs. No job or duration too small. Have moving, yard work, snow removal, apartment or house cleaning-turn around needed? There's no fee. Nevada Job Connect is a state agency placing short-term workers in Carson City and Lyon, Storey and Douglas counties. Placement can be done 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Call (775) 684-0436.

(Editor's Note: The following is from Ken Beaton of Carson City about the death of his friend Bob Thomas, who died Saturday. Funeral arrangements are pending. Thomas was a retired high-tech industrialist who served on the Carson City School Board, Nevada Welfare Board and Carson City Airport Authority and was a state Assemblyman. He also wrote a column for the Nevada Appeal.)

The word last leaves a bad taste in my mouth. One exception is after an intense workout our aerobics instructor says, “This is the last exercise before we stretch and leave for the day.”

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 Aug. 14-20.

Lawrence B. Perkins, 76, passed away in Carson City, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, (775) 882-1766. …

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Today, at the Grand Opening of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, Mayor Bob Crowell enjoyed ribbon cutting with Founder, Ken Yzurdiaga, along with Manager Joe Lash, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, and guests. This new Gourmet Sandwich Shop is located just off S. Carson St. in the Eagle Station Shopping Center parking by Raley's / Kohl's.

CARSON CITY — A state board has endorsed pumping another $3 million into Nevada mental health services to increase bed capacity and reduce wait times for criminal defendants ordered to undergo evaluations.

After its doors were closed for several weeks, Foodies Bystro at the Brewery Art Center is now back open for business.

Foodies serves sandwiches, panini's, curries, salads and a full dedicated vegan menu. It is now taking reservations for 'High Tea' and cooking classes. Find them on their Facebook page here and be sure to give them a 'like.'

There is a scheduling change announced for two dates of Café at Adele’s Summer Concert Series on the Veranda. Jazz vocalist LaTisha Lewis performs Thursday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m.

New World Jazz Project and Niall McGuinness were originally slated to play that date. They will now perform Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. to accommodate shortened daylight hours.

A Veranda Series menu is available in addition to Café at Adele’s full menu. Café at Adele’s is located at 1112 N. Carson St., Carson City. For more information, call 775-882-3353 or visit www.adelesrestaurantandlounge.com.

Carson City District Judge Todd Russell on Monday rejected the recommendations of Parole and Probation and sentenced a 56-year-old Carson City woman to between 22 months and eight years in prison.