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Man jailed for DUI and drug charges says he was on Vicodin but not drinking
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/21/2013 - 10:15amA 30-year-old Carson City man, arrested on suspicion of DUI early Friday morning, also faces a felony charge of being in possession of a controlled substance and a gross misdemeanor charge of being in possession of a dangerous drug.
Carson City sheriff's patrol officers stopped Lauffette Kimmins Jr. for speeding, doing 44 mph in a 25 mph zone. The man showed signs of intoxication and admitted to taking Vicodin pills but denied drinking any alcoholic beverages. When officers spoke with the man, they could smell alcohol on his breath, the arrest report states.
The Glass Guru
Submitted by newsroom on Thu, 06/20/2013 - 3:30pmWindow Moisture Removal, Glass & Window Repair, Replacement Glass, Windows, Doors, Screens, Showers, Mirrors & More!!!
The Glass Guru of Carson City is owned and operated by Daniel and Julia Magrath. They are long time residents of Carson City. Daniel has spent most of his career in the construction field, specializing in the glass industry for over 20 years.
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Death Notice: William Ellery Sweet
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/19/2013 - 11:03pmWilliam Ellery Sweet, 82 of Gardnerville, passed away on June 5, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements, (775) 888-6800. …
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Obituary: Emily Anne Round
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/18/2013 - 9:23amNovember 24, 1979 - June 6, 2013 Emily Anne Round born in Carson City, NV to Peggy Dodd of Gardnerville, NV and Joe Round of Gardnerville, NV was taken at a young ...
Part II Women to Women Nevada interview with Dayton educator, cancer patient Jennifer Bailey
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/14/2013 - 1:52pmIn the second of a two-part Women to Women Nevada interview, Jennifer Bailey, a teacher and librarian at Riverview Elementary School in Dayton, talks candidly with host Carol Paz about her battle with cancer.
Bailey has dealt with cancer for 12 years, five of those with stage 4. Bailey tells how she works, raises a family and keeps a positive outlook on life with focus, positivity and confidence. See the first part of the interview here.
Death Notice: Carmen Maria Altemueller
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 11:03pmCarmen Maria Altemueller, 53 of Gardnerville, passed away on June 6, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements, (775) 888-6800. …
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Death Notice: Lawton Thomas Russell
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 11:03pmLawton Thomas Russell, 63 of Gardnerville, passed away on June 10, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements, (775) 888-6800. …
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Death Notice: Seyed Fard
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 11:03pmSeyed Fard, 83 of Gardnerville, passed away on June 10, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements, (775) 888-6800. …
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Death Notice: Christopher Anthony Dobbs
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/11/2013 - 11:03pmChristopher Anthony Dobbs, 31, of Sparks, Nevada passed away on June 7, 2013 in Sparks, Nevada. Final arrangements entrusted to Walton’s Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville, N...
Carson City gaming profits down in April, Reno and Lake Tahoe see double-digit increases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/10/2013 - 10:31amCarson City area casinos report a loss in gaming profit for April, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports Monday. Meanwhile, Reno and South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos saw big gains.
Statewide, gaming profits in Nevada fell slightly by 0.16 percent. Nevada casinos made $854,293,047 for the month. Carson City area casinos, which include those in Minden and Gardnerville, fell 2.66 percent, taking in April gaming profits of $7,883,290.
Reno casinos reported a gaming "win" of $44,143,808, up 15.3 percent over April 2012 figures.
Women to Women Nevada with cancer patient, Dayton school librarian Jennifer Bailey
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/07/2013 - 12:13amThis week's Women to Women Nevada guest is Jennifer Bailey, a teacher and librarian at Riverview Elementary School in Dayton. Bailey has been battling cancer for 12 years, five of those years with stage 4. Bailey tells host Carol Paz how she works, raises a family and keeps a positive outlook on life with focus, positivity and confidence.
Death Notice: Robert Arthur Steelsmith
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 11:03pmRobert Arthur Steelsmith, 53, of Gardnerville, Nevada passed away on May 22, 2013 in Reno, Nevada. Final arrangements entrusted to Walton’s Funerals & Cremations, Gardnervill...
Outdoors with Don Q: Those going, not going big game hunting this fall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 7:23amIt’s now official: Systems Consultants, the private computer firm in Fallon that conducts the annual computerized drawings for Nevada’s big game hunting tags, has posted the results of the 2013 drawings at Internet website www.huntnevada.com for the whole world to see.
There were a whole bunch of winners and a heck of a lot more losers in this year’s drawings for tags for Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, Mule Deer, Rocky Mt. Elk, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mt. Bighorn Sheep and Rocky Mt. Goat.
Nevada’s 2013 Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/01/2013 - 12:41pmHere’s an advance notice of something very special in the Outdoor world that will occur in just a few days: Draw a great big red circle around the date of Saturday, June 8 on your calendar and then plan to have a fun-filled day in the Great Outdoors.
June 8 is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day for the year 2013. On that day, you can fish anywhere you want, and not need a Nevada fishing license or a Nevada Trout Stamp or a Nevada Second Rod Stamp.
Women to Women Nevada with Bonnie Betts; plus details of June contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 8:26amThis week's Women to Women Nevada with Carol Paz segment is with Bonnie Betts, franchise owner of Dream Dinners in Carson City.
Dream Dinners provides guests monthly menus to select from then procures and prepares all ingredients in advance, so guests can assemble dozens of meals in about an hour, then take the meals home to freeze. The service saves guests both value time and money, and focuses on bringing families back to the dinner table with healthful, delicious and easy-to-fix meals.
Death Notice: Elizabeth “Betty” McCullough
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 11:03pmElizabeth “Betty” McCullough, 92 of Gardnerville, passed away on May 28, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements, (775) 888-6800. …
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Death Notice: Frances S. Conner
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 11:03pmFrances S. Conner, 85 a resident of Gardnerville, passed away May 28, 2013. Arrangements entrusted to Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965. …
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NOVUS Glass now open in the Carson Valley area
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/30/2013 - 8:18amNOVUS Glass, the inventor of windshield repair, is proud to welcome their newest franchisee, Luis and Coleen Zepeda from Gardnerville, Nev.
The Zepedas will be servicing the Carson Valley area of Western Nevada and the South Lake Tahoe area of California. For the last 18 years Luis has been an auto glass installer.
Working with vehicles is a passion for Luis, but what he truly enjoys is the relationships he has built with his customers and co-workers. Convenient Mobile Service - We come to you! 775.790.7532
Carson City man jailed after officers find meth stashed in toy action figure
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 11:42amA 25-year-old Carson City man faces felony drug charges after a vehicle search netted, among other things, methamphetamine that was stashed inside a toy action figure.
Officers arrested Jesse Silis-Teran at 5:35 p.m. Thursday near Humboldt and Long streets. According to the arrest report, officers patrolling the area heard a group of people yelling at each other and met with three individuals at a parked car.
Women to Women Nevada returns with a new episode May 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 7:49amThis week's Women to Women Nevada is a repeat of a Feb. 28 interview with Carol Swanson, retired U.S. Army nurse and current Mary Kay sales director.
If you have already seen this one, Women to Women Nevada is taking a short mid-season break. A new episode will air on Thursday, May 30 and a new contest will launch with several fine prizes up for grabs. Details will be announced soon on Carson Now.
Death Notice: Laurence Ernest Porter
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 9:27amLaurence Ernest Porter, 65 of Gardnerville, passed away on May 15, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements, 888-6800. …
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Women to Women Nevada with Jennifer Herald
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:08amCarson City Branch Manager and Bank of The West vice president Jennifer Herald is this week's guest on Women to Women with Carol Paz. Herald gives some great advice for succeeding in job interviews and provides insight into the life of a banker.
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). The locally produced and privately owned program features Northern Nevada women who are making a difference in their communities and in the region.
Summer Fun Runs at Whiskey Tavern
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:34amSaturday, May 18th – 12:30pm
Genoa, Markleeville, Monitor Pass, Iggy & Sqiggy’s, Gardnerville
Saturday, June 15th – 10:30am
Tahoe to Placerville, Hooters (Sacramento), Folsom Harley Davidson
Saturday, July 20th – 10:30am
Kings Beach, Tahoe Loop, Sam’s Place (Stops TBA)
Saturday, August 17th- 10:30am
Open for Suggestions-
Saturday, September 21st- 10:30am
Virginia City, Sand and Sage, New Washoe Bar
No Charge, All Bikes Welcome. Just show up and be ready to ride and have a great time!!
Death Notice: Barbara Ann Coleman
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:00pmBarbara Ann Coleman, passed away on May 10, 2013 in Gardnerville, NV. Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home 2949 Austin Highway, Fallon, NV 89406, ...
Western Nevada College to graduate its largest class Monday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 4:38pmCARSON CITY — For the fourth consecutive year, Western Nevada College will graduate its largest class in history. The class of 2013 is 505 students strong, with 530 degrees and certificates being issued.
Four students will receive Bachelor of Technology degrees in construction management, and three students will graduate with bachelor’s degrees as part of WNC’s teacher preparation partnership with Nevada State College. The graduates span 60 years, from the youngest at age 17 and the eldest at 77.
Women to Women Nevada with Candace Stewart
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 10:20amWomen to Women Nevada host Carol Paz interviews Candace Stewart, author of "Welcome to Planet Alzheimers" for this week's program.
Candace Stewart of Carson City most recently served as the Program Coordinator for the Dementia Resource Center of Northern Nevada, which was created to support families and caregivers of those with dementia, as well as educate the community on the many different types of dementia.
Nevada casino March gaming revenues up, Carson City down by 2 percent
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 7:44amMarch gaming revenues for Carson City area casinos fell by about 2 percent from 2012 figures, the Nevada Gaming Control Board reports.
Statewide, Nevada casinos fared better, with an increase of 7.04 percent over March 2012 "gaming win" revenues. For the fiscal year, gaming win is in the plus at 2.79 percent.
Carson City area casinos include those in Minden, Gardnerville and all other areas of Douglas County except South Shore Lake Tahoe. Carson City and Carson Valley casinos in March took in $8,283,845 compared to $8,454,507 in March 2012.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority Mourns Death of Board Commissioner, Former Chairman, Vice Chairman, Tom Cook
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 10:34amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Rural Housing Authority staff, along with its Board of Commissioners, are mourning the death of Commission member, Tom Cook. Cook died at Carson Tahoe Hospital, while surrounded by loving family, on April 25, 2013.
Women to Women Nevada host Carol Paz has the table turned with interview
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 8:59amWomen to Women Nevada host Carol Paz has interviewed nearly 100 of Northern Nevada's most influential women. In this episode the roles are switched with PJ Degross doing the interview with Carol so you can get better acquainted the host.
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). The locally produced and privately owned program features Northern Nevada women who are making a difference in their communities and in the region.
Women to Women Nevada with Katherine Lima
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 8:41amWomen to Women Nevada with Carol Paz welcomes this week's guest, Katherine Lima, a member of the Advisory Board at Carson Valley Medical Center and member of Crystal Angels, a local organization that began in 1997 that helps families and children in need. The membership includes 90 women who meet regularly throughout the year to generate money through raffles in which children and families receive Christmas gifts.