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Here is the greater Northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe, Cascade and Northern California fishing report through Feb. 16, 2011.

BLUE LAKES AREA, CALIF:
Dave Kirby of the Woodfords Station (866) 694-2930 www.woodfordsstation.com reported: The road is closed for the winter.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort (209) 258-8888

This Saturday, Feb. 12, is the opening day of the 2011 fishing seasons for the following waters in Lyon County:

— The Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds, near Wabuska.
— Applicable open waters (Bass Pond, Beaver Slough, Crappie Pond, Hinkson Slough, North Pond and the Walker River), all on the Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area (MVWMA), near Yerington.

All of the waters listed above will close on Sept. 30. If you are interested in fishing at any of those waters on Opening Day, here is some miscellaneous information:

Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds:

A federal judge on Monday reaffirmed his September ruling overturning a plan to add thousands of new boat facilities on the lake.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency had requested the judge amend his ruling. The TRPA’s motion was not an appeal. The agency will have another 30 days to appeal the judge’s September ruling to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Shop Carson City First: It's All Here!, an idea spearheaded by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce a few years ago, has taken on a new incarnation, this time using social media as a tool to spread the word about its members and the deals and services they offer.

As advertising budgets tighten, social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter have become a cost-effective means to spread the word to consumers about the latest deals and exclusive offerings in town.

Carson City's newest recreation feature will be dedicated on Oct. 23, along with a Fishing Day, highlighting the opening of the one-acre Urban Fishing Pond.

The event, which runs from 7 a.m. to noon at the Carson City Fairgrounds at 601 Old Clear Creek Road, is free to the public. Sponsors include the Nevada Department of Wildlife, Carson City Host Lions Club, and the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department.

Yesterday, September 11, was the opening day for the new Fuji Park fishing pond. I was driving by and I saw a large crowd gathered on the banks of the pond, so I figured I could stop by and get some pictures. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. The Carson Fly Fishing Club was there handing out doughnuts.

While much-needed attention is being paid to Lake Tahoe regarding invasive species such as the quagga mussel and Asian clams, there is growing concern among local wildlife biologists and water scientists of similar threats along the Carson River watershed.

The community is invited to attend an information open house regarding the proposed Carson City Center Project, also known as the Nugget Economic Development Project, on June 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center’s front lobby.

CARSON CITY — State budget problems have forced the Nevada Department of Wildlife to temporarily suspend its boat title and registration services offered at the Department of Motor Vehicles office in Carson City.

Customers seeking information or assistance in regard to boat titling and registration should contact the Nevada Department of Wildlife office in Reno at (775) 688-1506, or the NDOW Fallon office at (775) 688-2881, Extension 222.

According to Gerie Stanko, director of development for F.I.S.H., "A smoldering electrical fire was discovered at 7:20 this morning at FISH's men's shelter, Focus House, on State of Nevada property in Carson City.

"Twenty-one male residents in the shelter have been displaced. Red Cross will provide 2-4 days of lodging. The fire inspector said that the building has to be re-wired which could exceed 30 days.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/03/23/carson_citys_urban_pond The more finished this new pond at Fuji Park gets, the more disappointing it is. First, it's not in Fuji Park at all. It's behind the Carson City Fairgrounds, on the other side of the river, back where everyone can see it from the highway but you'll need signs and arrows to tell you how to get there. This could have been so much better if it was over by the grassy area of the park itself, maybe even built so that Clear Creek flows through it.

Sandra Bullock, fresh off wining an Academy Award, stars in
this crime-thriller from 2002, available at the Carson Library.

by Scott Schrantz

City Hall’s Office of Business Development is asking the Board of Supervisors to re-direct federal funds that largely go to the poor, the elderly, the handicapped, and for general public improvemen

Saturday, January 16, 5:30 p.m.
Are you the creative type? Like to paint? Like clothes? Like to hammer a nail or two? We sure can use your assistance to assist.

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When their Fish Springs Water Project hit a wall several years ago, Vidler pondered what else they could do to recoup their investment. And they turned their eyes skyward…

Vidler Water Company, based in Carson City, is proposing to build a huge solar energy project at its Fish Springs Ranch 40 miles north of Reno.

I encourage everybody to download the supporting material for the special meeting of the Carson City board of supervisors on December 10, 2009 (http://www.carson-city.nv.us/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?d

by Scott Schrantz

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce held their monthly mixer at FISH
on Wednesday. Director Jim Peckham addresses the crowd.

FISH performs makeoverStaff Writer

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