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Come be a vendor or just browse the many treasures you will find at the flea market. Always great antiques in furniture and lots of collectibles. This is a great place to sell those treasures you have at an indoor venue. Located inside the Fuji Park Building across from Costco on Old Clear Creek road in Carson City on Sept. 10 from 8-3. There is a $1 admission fee for adults and kids and parking is free. We will have the flea market once a month all year, so come join the fun! For more information or to be a vendor please call (775)315-0008 or (775) 882-4717.

On July 9, Carson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, had the pleasure of hosting our annual Bark, Whine and Dine fundraiser at Fuji Park, and because of our incredible community, it was once again a huge success.

Come to the flea market on August 13 & 14, Fuji Park Building across from Costco on Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City, Nevada. Lots of fun for everyone with treasures and crafts galore. There are antiques, collectibles, food items and much more. Admission is $1 for adults, kids are free. It is from 8am to 3 pm both days. If you would like to be a vendor please call us at (775)315-0008 or (775)882-4717.

Carson High Safe Grad Boosters would like to thank the following people for their help in making the 2016 Safe and Sober graduation party one of the best we have had. We could not have done it without their support. Thank you for your generosity!

Much of Carson High Schools’ success flows from the voluntary assistance of individuals and businesses selflessly giving of their time, their effort, and their resources to the advancement of Carson City’s youth and local community.

A Carson City man arrested Saturday on felony warrant charges from another county, also faces a charge of possession of stolen property after he was found on a mountain bike stolen earlier from a Divot Road home, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

This is the first of a three-part series on our recent 10-day Alaskan adventure at Juneau and at a small fishing village known as Pelican.

The #CarsonProud Campaign kicked off in high gear Saturday thanks to the cooperation of Costco General Manager Bob Tote and all his dedicated employees. Every Costco employee proudly wore their #CarsonProud t-shirts from opening until closing.

Mayor Robert Crowell and Supervisors Jim Shirk and Lori Bagwell greeted incoming customers at the Costco entrance while asking all to be #CarsonProud and explaining the campaign. Costco is the first local retailer to have embraced the #CarsonProud campaign.

This Saturday, May 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. the employees of Carson City Costco will be #CarsonProud and proudly wearing their #CarsonProud t-shirts throughout the workday.

Costco is the first major retailer to embrace Carson City’s #CarsonProud campaign and is looking forward to assisting Mayor Robert Crowell and other Supervisors in getting the word out about all the positive changes to take place in the near future in the downtown core.

The Carson High School Choral Program will have its Madrigal Dinner on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 before February 1st and $25 after Feb. 1. A Madrigal Dinner or Madrigal Feast is an American form of dinner theater often held by schools.

Carson City / Storey County 4-H Readying for Annual Fabric Sale

Carson City Area 4-H members are on the lookout for donations of fabric/sewing notions; clean, useable household items; sewing notions; crafting items; sewing machines, etc. Donations can be dropped off now through Jan. 31 at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have large items to donate, please call 887-2252 in advance.

The annual Carson City / Storey County 4-H Fabulous Fabric and Rummage Sale will be held Saturday and Sunday February 14 and 15, 2015 at Fuji Park Exhibition Hall in Carson City.

The sale is a project of the Carson City/Storey County Leaders Council. All sale proceeds benefit the council’s scholarship fund.

As I have done for many years, my last article of the year, each year, is to present the Don Q Awards for a number of different reasons. Those reasons include such assorted things as: Outstanding, memorable, good, not so good, questionable, bad, serious, funny, dumb, head-scratching, are-you-kidding, etc.

These awards are presented to all kinds of people or places or things for what has occurred throughout the year.
It’s a fun way to end the year for yours truly.

So, without further ado, here are the 2014 Don Q Award winners:
Best Birthday Present:

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi said the gas leak early Friday night was likely a gas truck that was mobile in the area and making deliveries. Douglas County fire agencies also received calls to dispatch regarding the smell from other points in the area.
He said mobile gas trucks sometimes emit odors after deliveries or if there is pressure build-up in tanks some gas will be released.
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UPDATE: Carson City firefighters were unable to determine the source of the gas leak early Friday night that sent a strong odor of natural gas into the air near Costco prompting a brief evacuation, according to dispatch. Highway 395 at Old Clear Creek Road has been reopened.

If you are still scratching your head about what to get for Christmas for that special person(s) in your life, here are some “Don Q” suggestions for gifts:

Costco General Manager Bob Tote generously donated 900 1-gallon multi-color mum plants to beautify the downtown and create a splash of color to the medians and other areas that could use a bit of color. Carson City Parks and Recreation was the recipient of this kind donation and will be planting the flowers this week for residents and visitors to enjoy.

In the first photo, Parks and Rec employee Steve Crawford stands among the 900 flower pots donated by Costco to beautify the city.

Lightning strikes, heavy rain and flash flooding are being reported this afternoon around Carson City and Douglas County. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for west central Carson City and northwest Douglas County until 5:30 p.m.

UPDATE 440PM: Firefighters have contained the fire by 35 percent. Resources have managed to keep a hold of the fire. There were two small slop overs that are being held in place by helicopter and crew work.

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UPDATE 1020AM: All roads are now open. Residents can go back to their homes, however be alert and aware of the fire, and weather patterns in the area. The evacuation center at the Carson City Community Center is now closed. Animals can still be taken to Fuji Park.

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UPDATE 926AM: The Clear Creek fire remains at 300 acres, 25 percent contained as of 9 a.m., according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center. No injuries reported. Vista Grande to Golf Course Drive is only open to residents. Around 40 homes in Clear Creek subdivision are under voluntary evacuation. Residents can go to the Carson City Community Center. Animals can be taken to Fuji Park.

The weather seems to be favoring the firefighters battling the Clear Creek Fire today. According to CarsonWeather.com, winds are expected to be light, with humidity above 60 percent.

The northwest flank of the fire (the steep side on the south side of Clear Creek Canyon) is still active. As a precaution, structure engines are staging in the Jacks Valley and Clear Creek subdivisions.

A brush fire started just after 6:45 p.m. Wednesday night in the hills above Carson City between Jacks Valley Road and Clear Creek Road. Fire officials are calling it the Clear Creek Fire and it had burned 150 acres as of 9:45 p.m.

The area is not easily accessible. Hot Shots were dropped onto the hills nearby to fight the fire as well as drops from three air tankers and two helicopters. Hand crews will stay on the fire during the night.

The fire was started by lightning and the region saw dozens more strikes into the evening.

East Fork Fire and Paramedic District are currently in a unified command with Carson Fire and the U.S. Forest Service. The fire started from a lightning strike on Forest Service land. The fire quickly spread in the dry brush north of Jacks Valley Road and south of Clear Creek Road on a mountain side.

Fire crews quickly responded to the scene and air suppression was used until darkness. Hand Fire Crews will remain on scene fighting this fire through the night. Fire equipment will be staged in the neighbor surrounding the fire for residential structure protection if needed.

The winners of the 13th annual Oodles of Noodles pasta cook-off, hosted by Dayton Chamber of Commerce, are in.

The big winner today was Sandy Marshall,who brought home the Kids' Choice Award, First Place Amateur and Judge's Choice. Marshall is a local favorite and has won the first place award two years running. For her Judge's award,she received $300.

Other winners were:Pioneer Crossing, for the fifth consecutive year won for First Place Professional category; Pizza Hut received Second Place Professional and Costco took Third Place Professional.

Brownie Troop 115 and Cadette Troop 91 of the Girl Scouts would like to invite our community to help us reach our goal to send 200 boxes of cookies to our service men and women through the NV Project. We will be at Fuji Park Wednesday across from Costco from 4:00-6:00 pm. Help us send cheer to those that protect our freedom everyday.

The Auction at Fuji Park is back! Weathervane Auctions "buy" Sammy B is now holding monthly auctions in the Fuji Park exhibit building. We are truly an experienced auction company, well established in the Reno/Sparks and Carson City areas and surrounding communities.

Auctions are already scheduled for March 2nd and March 30th so mark your calendars and drop by to experience auctions the way they are meant to be, fun, friendly and exciting!

Today fellow WDS & Costco employees gathered at Fuji Park to remember their dear friend Marie Walters who passed away October 26, 2013. Today would have been her 85th birthday. Balloons were signed with memories and birthday wish and released into the air.

Thank you Costco for donating the food & WDS for making the arrangements.

Food For Thought would like to think all the people who came out and supported us at our Saddle Up For Kids Events. Friday, June 28th’s dinner at the Governor’s Mansion and Saturday, June 29th’s Carnival at Mills Park wouldn’t have been as successful if not for our volunteers!

A foot chase ended with the arrest of a Carson City man Saturday who faces felony burglary and stolen property charges after allegedly breaking into a home and stealing credit cards.

Javier Martinez, 19, was arrested in the 800 block of west Washington Street and is in the Carson City jail on $46,637 bail. According to the arrest report, officers responded to the area for a report of a residential burglary in progress.

Carson City Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Stan Jones is pleased to announce the 2013-14 Board of Directors and Officers.

Re-elected to a second three year term are Curt Spradley, owner, Carson Coffee and Carol Swanson, District Sales for Mary Kay.

Bob Tote, general manager of Costco Carson City, is new to the board and will serve a three-year term.

Gordon Gagnon, co-owner REDCO, and Joyce Whitney-Silva, COO of Greater Nevada Credit Union, have been selected to serve their first three year term advancing from a one-year Chairman’s pick slot.

This is the second year the Carson City Chamber of Commerce has organized a Home & Garden Show to showcase the many businesses that can help homeowners improve their homes and gardens.

This Saturday, April 20th, Greenhouse Garden Center will again take center stage showcasing their expertise and creativeness in creating a unique garden setting that only the professionals at Greenhouse can create. Owner David Ruf and staff will be on hand to conduct informative seminars as well.

For the second year, the Carson City Chamber will be putting on their successful Home and Garden Show at the Carson Mall giving area and regional residents a chance to know local businesses and learn what’s new in home and gardening.

Twenty-five vendors are set to display their goods and services with Costco, Home Depot and Greenhouse Garden Center taking the center stage as they create vignettes to show what can be done to improve home and garden. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It’s turning out to be one of those winters that isn’t very mountain bike friendly. Freezing temperatures are keeping the roads icy in town, and there is bicycle-stopping deep snow in the nearby mountains. Thankfully there is another way to enjoy our local trails if you’re willing to let go of the handlebars and grab some poles.