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Northern Nevadans diagnosed with cancer, as well as families, friends, caregivers and healthcare providers, are invited to the Sierra Nevada Cancer Center office in Carson City (1460 South Curry Street, Suite 100) on Saturday, Nov. 2, from noon to 4 p.m., to share their cancer journeys through art and photography, as part of Lilly Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey.

SNCC will provide canvases, brushes, paint and other art supplies, as well as beverages, refreshments, a silent auction and raffle. Artists are free to express themselves however they like.

Children's book writer Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Patterson is this week's guest on Women to Women Nevada.

Patterson, a Carson City Support Services Specialist, has penned a series of six children's fantasy and adventure books "Bonners Fairy." The series is about teenage twins, Haley and Henry Miles, who discover a secret world of dark and light forces hidden in a portal on their father's estate. Go here for the official website.

Debra K. Cook, 58 of Walker, California passed away in Gardnerville, Nevada September 9, 2013. FitzHenry’s Carson Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (775) 782-...

As the Columbus Day weekend began in western Nevada, high-profile black bear activity in west Reno grabbed most of the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s attention. While west Reno is still experiencing bear sightings, the west side of Carson City, Yerington and the outskirts of Gardnerville have all joined the “fun” with bear activity of their own.

This week's guest on Women to Women Nevada is Carol Del Carlo, a native Nevadan active in the state Republican Party.

Women to Women Nevada is hosted by Carol Paz and televised on Charter Media every Thursday at 7 pm on Channel 3 (Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon, Lake Tahoe) and 15 (in Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton) and appears every Friday on Carson Now. The locally produced and privately owned program features Northern Nevada women who are making a difference in their communities and in the region.

Patricia A. McInnis, 67, passed away on October 7, 2013 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial (775) 882-1766. …
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The Carson City Harvest Hub, along with food production programs in Douglas and Lyon counties, have been awarded funding through the Nevada Department of Agriculture, officials announced Monday.

Grant awards amounting to $250,730 will go to 13 programs throughout Northern Nevada for crop research, education marketing and production.

This week's Women to Women Nevada features Dana Fruend and Doreen Mack, both active in numerous organizations with the intent on spreading the good news about downtown Carson City.

Fruend is President of Downtown 20/20, co-owner and marketing director at Agency 36, marketing manager at Carson Horseshoe Club and writer at Quick Throttle Magazine. Mack is the owner/president at Lofty Expressions, Inc., and Past President of Downtown 20/20.

Elaine and I just returned from a three-day, two-night, fun-filled visit to the Sierra Nevada mountains, just west of Bishop, Calif. The purpose of our return visit to the mountains was to do like we had done in 2012 at this same time of the year:

Shirley L. Stewart, 87, a resident of Gardnerville, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013. …

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Women to Women Nevada host Carol Paz welcomes Connie Weiser, owner of Connie's Alterations, Repairs, Gifts, Etc in Carson City.

Women to Women Nevada is televised on Charter Media every Thursday at 7 pm on Channel 3 (Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon, Lake Tahoe) and 15 (in Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton) and appears every Friday on Carson Now. The locally produced and privately owned program features Northern Nevada women who are making a difference in their communities and in the region.

Here 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.

James William Pillsbury, Jr., 96 of Gardnerville, Nevada passed away on September 25, 2013 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Final arrangements entrusted to Walton’s Funerals & Cremat...

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning at the intersection of Russell and William streets. He faces misdemeanor charges of possessing drug paraphernalia, minor consuming and contempt of court.

He was arrested at 4:17 a.m. by Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies after attempting to enter a casino and being on Alternative Sentencing with a condition to obey all laws. He submitted to a breath alcohol test which indicated at .163. He also had in his possession a marijuana pipe. Bail: $1,879.

Carson City area casinos saw a 1.31 percent increase in gaming revenue for the month of August, the state's gaming control board reports Monday.

Statewide, Nevada reported a total “gaming win” of $955,281,446 for the month, an 11.17 percent increase compared to August 2012.

Casinos in Carson City, Gardnerville and Minden took in $8,763,685 in gaming revenue for the month which led to the increase over August, 2012 winnings.

Theresa M. Higgs, 54, passed away September 8, 2013 in Gardnerville, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, (775) 882-1766. …

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Robert G. Lasell, 80 of Gardnerville, Nevada, passed away September 18, 2013 in Carson City, Nevada. Final arrangements entrusted to Walton’s Funerals & Cremations, Gardnervi...

A 21-year-old Carson City man faces a gross misdemeanor charge of child endangerment/abuse and misdemeanor domestic battery after he was arrested Sept. 22, in the 3000 block of Florentine Drive.

According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to an Airport Road address for a domestic battery. Officers report the victim, who is pregnant, and the suspect were arguing and the man pushed the victim out of the front door of the apartment. The victim told officers they were arguing because the man wanted to go to the bar rather than spend time with her, the arrest report states.

This week's Women to Women Nevada interview features Autumn James, jewelry manager at Northern Nevada Coin in Carson City. Host Carol Paz speaks with James, a self-described "rock hound" who talks about vintage, precious and semi-precious stones, metals, diamonds, gems and fine jewelry in this episode.

Marcella Ward, 92 of Gardnerville, passed away on September 17, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements, (775) 888-6800. …

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Lionel L. Pomerleau, 73 of Gardnerville, Nevada, passed away on September 14, 2013 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Final arrangements entrusted to Walton’s Funerals & Cremations Gar...

Women to Women Nevada's newest segment is with Debbie Sullivan, co-owner of Sunshine Bakery and Deli in Incline Village. Host Carol Paz interviews Sullivan about Incline's newest restaurant.

Gilbert Carl Gilcher, 89 of Gardnerville, passed away on September 8, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements, (775) 888-6800. …

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The 7th Annual “Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope” will take place on Sept. 13-14 in 11 different communities across the state. The goal of the event is to increase awareness of the devastating effects suicide has on our nation and state, and to remember those who have been lost to suicide.

In Douglas County the Saturday, Sept. 14 walk will begin at Douglas City Historical Museum, 1477 Hwy 395 North, Gardnerville. Registration begins 8:00 am. In Yerington, the walk will be at the Boys and Girls Club, 124 N. Main St., Yerington. Registration begins at 10:30 am.

Theresa Ann Butler, 66 of Wellington, Nevada, passed away on August 31, 2013 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Final arrangements entrusted to Walton’s Funerals & Cremations, Gardnerv...

Elmer Johnson, 93 of Gardnerville, passed away on August 30, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements, (775) 888-6800. …

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A 19-year-old Carson City man faces five misdemeanor charges including assaulting a police officer after he barricaded himself inside his father's bedroom, with the father asking officers to have his son removed.

The man was arrested at 9:20 p.m., Sept. 7 in the 900 block of Woodside Drive. According to arrest report, officers were in the area attempting to locate the man, a known gang member, following a fight earlier in which he fled from officers.

I would like to extend a warm welcome to long-time friend Doug Busey of Douglas County, who is joining Carson Now. Doug will be serving as another outdoor writer at this website, specializing in bi-weekly fishing reports for our local area.

Doug's bi-weekly focus will be at locations such as: The East and West Carson Rivers in California, Blue Lakes, Caples Lake, Heenan Lake, Indian Creek Reservoir, Red Lake, Silver Lake, Topaz Lake and Lake Tahoe.

Ruth Glass, principal of Lake Tahoe School in Inline Village, is this week's guest on Women to Women Nevada with Carol Paz.

Women to Women Nevada is televised on Charter Media every Thursday at 7 pm on Channel 3 (Reno, Sparks, Fernley, Fallon, Lake Tahoe) and 15 (in Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton) and appears every Friday on Carson Now. The locally produced and privately owned program features Northern Nevada women who are making a difference in their communities and in the region.

Joseph Anthony Longo, 61, of Gardnerville, Nevada passed away on August 27, 2013 in Reno, Nevada. Final arrangements entrusted to Walton’s Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville,...