Gardnerville

Linda Cavanaugh - 64, of Minden, Nevada passed away on February 22, 2013 in Minden, Nevada. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Funerals & Cremations Gardnerville, Nevada.Copyright 2013 -. All right...

Drug crimes, burglary, child neglect and a third DUI offense made up the bulk of this weekend's felony-related arrests, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies report.

Two men were arrested Sunday and face felony charges after attempting to steal air compressors from a vacant Carson City building. Arrested were Geoffrey Earl Meudt, 39, of Gardnerville and Steven Walter Cozad, 30, of Wellington, Nev. Both are being held and face charges of being in possession of burglary tools and gross misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to commit theft.

A 4-year-old Gardnerville boy died in an accident Sunday in the 900 block of Cavelti Road in the Spring Valley area south of Gardnerville, the Douglas County Sheriff Office reports. The boy has been identified as Mason Geist, authorities said.

Deputies responded at 3:45 p.m. to 980 Cavelti Road in the Spring Valley area on the report of a vehicle accident involving the injury of a 4-year-old boy, said Douglas County Undersheriff Paul Howell.

Carol Paz, host of "Women to Women" broadcast Thursday's on Charter Cable interviews Nancy Kochsmeyer, Director of Children's Ministry at The First Presbyterian Church in Carson City. This is a unique interview for Women to Women, proving again the diversity of the program.

CARSON CITY — Scott Parker has joined the Carson City branch of AAA as the branch manager. He will oversee the 10 employees and office operations related to insurance, travel and memberships of the century-old-plus company. He started on Jan. 14.

Parker, who hails from Medford, Ore., has a long history of management in the insurance industry. This includes a 26-year stint with Farmers Insurance Group in different capacities. He last worked as a district sales manager after serving as a reserve district manager and agency owner as an independent agent.

This is an annual reminder of my all-time favorite fundraiser: The highly-popular and fun-filled, Carson Valley Chukar Club fund raiser, which will be held at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 2.
This year’s fund raiser will be its 27th version.

Eugene L. Sutherland, 83, passed away Feb. 20, 2013 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. Thi...

Carol Paz, host of "Women to Women" broadcast Thursday's on Charter Cable interviews Dr. Farnaz Khankhanian, Optometrist at Eagle Vision in Carson City.

Virginia B. Hamilton, 90 of Gardnerville, passed away on February 10, 2013, Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This mater...

Carol Paz, host of "Women to Women" broadcast Thursday's on Charter Cable interviews Northern Nevada resident and Iranian political activist Shala Fedai in a fascinating two part interview. Go here for Part II.

Carson City authorities made numerous felony and misdemeanor arrests recently, including arrests for domestic violence, car theft and probation violation court orders.

A 25-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Feb. 7, 7:04 p.m. in the 400 block of Simone Avenue on an outstanding felony warrant out of Douglas County.

Carson City and Carson Valley area casinos saw a slight decline in gaming revenue for December, while South Shore Lake Tahoe casinos had an impressive month, leading the state during the Christmas holiday period, Nevada Gaming Control Board figures show.

Carson City and Carson Valley area casinos pulled in $7,862,056 from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31 a decrease of 4.47 percent from December 2011 when casinos gaming revenues took in $8,230,093. The area surveyed includes Carson City, Gardnerville, Minden and all other areas of Douglas County except Stateline at Lake Tahoe.

UPDATE: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident of an overdue plane from the Minden-Tahoe Airport.
A Cessna model 172, red and white in color, bearing tail number N328SP, left the Minden Airport Wednesday at around 5 p.m. The plane was piloted by 46-year-old Keith Jorgenson of Gardnerville. Jorgenson was the sole occupant of the plane.

With the 77th Legislative Session underway, lawmakers are shaping Nevada's future. Many say that future begins with one thing.
"Increase the standards, increase the expectations in education," Gardnerville resident George Butler said. "That's the thing that's going to really grow the economy and attract businesses and entrepreneurs and things like that."

A 44-year-old Carson City man was arrested after officers were led in a foot pursuit that went inside a busy local restaurant. The man, identified as Tony Clarence Wilson, was tasered on the patio of the establishment located in the 1000 block of South Carson Street.

Wilson faces a felony charge of being a felon in possession of ammunition and misdemeanor charges of resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of a suspended sentence. The arrest happened Feb. 1 at 8:30 p.m.

Fay V. Gray, 75, passed away Jan. 30, 2013 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This materia...

James Daniel Adkins Jr. 86 Born Jan. 12, 1927 in St. Louis, Mo. Passed away peacefully at home in Gardnerville, Nev. on Jan. 22 2013. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; grandchildren; and gre...

The white walls on the second floor, outside the banquet rooms of the Carson Nugget, are in the process of being transformed. Right now they contain the mural paintings of Kit Carson, V&T Railroad, Dat So La Lee, the Carson Mint, Carson Nugget, Roosevelt’s Speech Capital Building, Carson Brewery and Capital Building; but soon those walls could contain so much more.

“The hope is to show Carson City’s uniqueness as well as the love and pride we have for our home and community,” said Gardnerville artist Beverly Caputo.

WHO Gardnerville residents

WHAT SmartStyle Family Hair Salon
Gardnerville’s newest business is thanking residents for the warm
welcome.

WHERE SmartStyle (located inside Walmart)
1511 Grant Street
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Phone: (775) 782-5636

A New Business Thanks You
Gardnerville residents have a reason to celebrate! The SmartStyle Family Hair Salon at 1511 Grant Street (inside Walmart) is open and thanking residents for their warm welcome. For a limited time, the salon is offering $11.99 haircuts!

Have you seen Charter Media's new show "Women to Women" featuring Carol Paz as hostess? The program is televised 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.

Carson Now has become a 2013 partner in the program and will provide regular video of recent interviews, guest updates and biographies.

Eva Edith Sarman Arigoni, 89, passed away on Jan. 24, 2013, in Yerington, Nev. Eva was born on March 8, 1923 in Gardnerville, and she was the youngest child born to Marie Seeman Sarman and Fred...

Your favorite Carson City area memory could become a part of an historic mural being painted at the Carson Nugget by renown Gardnerville artist, Beverly Caputo.

The mural already features special Carson City landmarks, people and events and there is room for 15 additions. So, the Carson Nugget is looking for photographs that depict memorable Carson moments – dating anytime from
pre-1900 to present day – to add to the mural. The mural is located outside the banquet rooms and will be seen by thousands of people each year.

Your favorite Carson memory could become a part of an historic mural being painted at the Carson Nugget by renown Gardnerville artist, Beverly Caputo.

The mural already features special Carson City landmarks, people and events and there is room for 15 additions. So, the Carson Nugget is looking for photographs that depict memorable Carson moments – dating anytime from
pre-1900 to present day – to add to the mural. The mural is located outside the banquet rooms and will be seen by thousands of people each year.

Frank Dave Buffo, 58 passed away at his home in Gardnerville surrounded by his family and friends on Monday, June 25, 2012.Dave was born in Monterey, Calif., he moved with his family to South L...

Carson Tahoe Health and Walmart announce the opening of the newest location for basic health care services – “The Carson Tahoe Clinic at Walmart.” This convenient care clinic is now open to patients and will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, inside the Walmart located at 1511 Grant Avenue, off Highway 395.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Richard Guevarra, 775-827-6111

Local Student Mathletes® to Compete in Northern Nevada Math Contest

(Reno, Nevada) — Middle school Mathletes® from Northern Nevada schools will compete in a contest for the national MATHCOUNTS® program on February 2nd starting at 9AM and held at NV Energy (6100 Neil Road, Reno, Nevada). The competition has been organized by volunteers from the engineering community and the Nevada Society of Professional Engineers.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects responsible for several burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 15.

The unknown suspects committed burglaries at four separate locations in Douglas County; including a commercial burglary at the Genoa Bar, two burglaries at unoccupied homes in a residential neighborhood in Genoa, and several vehicle burglaries at two local auto repair shops in Gardnerville.

Carson City Health and Human Services and Douglas County Community Health have a large supply of flu vaccine for ages 6 months and older. No appointment needed from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4:30 p.m. through January 25 (closed January 21).

Clinic locations are 900 E. Long Street in Carson City and 1538 US Highway 395 in the Stratton Center in Gardnerville. Flu rates are affordable; many insurances accepted, and low-cost options available. Call (775) 887-2190 or (775) 782-9038 for more information.

A Freezing Fog Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service this morning for Carson City, Virginia City, Minden, Gardnerville and Reno-Sparks areas through 10 a.m.
Visibility could be down to one-quarter mile at times, and may cause icy and slick roads for this morning's commute.

Carson City authorities arrested two men, both with felony convictions, on various felony weapon and drug charges after a traffic stop at 11:45 p.m. Jan. 12 in the 1400 block of Rand. A loaded rifle "ready to fire" tucked in the front seat of the vehicle, knives and methamphetamine were confiscated.

Dareck Gregory Pollock, 38, of Wellington, and Robert Lee Hill, 37, of Ridgecrest were taken into custody by Carson City authorities after a search of the men and vehicle turned up the gun, knives and drugs.