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To legalize or not to legalize, that is the question we must answer on Nov. 8.

Or, is it?

I’ve taken my time this year to deliberate over the matter of recreational marijuana legalization — in spite of my general instinctive opposition to mind-altering substances — consulting with area experts on drugs and drug policy.

Following hours of interviews, reading and research, my conclusion is that there is something more sinister at stake here over Question 2 than simply the legalization of an illicit drug.

Save Mart stores in Carson City and one Reno store have launched a donation campaign through the American Red Cross to aid victims of the Little Valley Fire in Washoe Valley.

With a December opening planned for its new Highway 50 East location in Carson City, FoodMaxx will host a job fair this Tuesday at Nevada JobConnect.

The discount grocery store, which will go into the former Save Mart location, is hiring 70 employees for its Carson City store and another 70 for its Sparks location.

With over 450 responses received over six weeks, the results of the downtown retail/restaurant recruitment survey show that survey participants want a diverse consumer experience, while maintaining local familiarity.

Nevada Leaders Oppose Question 2:

“As Governor and a former Federal Judge, I have seen first-hand the negative effects that marijuana for recreational purposes can have on our state and our communities. Proponents of this measure claim it will help education, it will not. What it will do is create health and safety problems that Nevada cannot afford. Legalizing marijuana would have devastating consequences for our state and for Nevada families and I would ask that voters join with me and Vote No on 2 when they head to the polls this fall.” – Governor Brian Sandoval

As our readers know, we’re huge sports fans. So the idea of going to a professional sporting event in our home state of Nevada is very exciting.
And that excitement is resonating across Nevada as the Oakland Raiders are considering relocating to Las Vegas.

However, that excitement alone isn’t enough to justify higher taxes in order to provide public funding for constructing a new stadium. Professional sports are, after all, a business and should be financed on their own.

Three were arrested Thursday for felony suspicion of burglary and other charges after deputies discovered a break-in at a car wash coin machine, which led to an investigation that resulted in the discovery of stolen items from several burglaries between Carson City, Sparks and Reno, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The region’s premiere fingerprinting experts, Fingerprinting Express, has now partnered with the Carson City School District to provide fingerprints for all employees and volunteers over the next year.

Whoa doggy, what a weekend. Dayton Valley Days, the Steampunk Ball and Parade in Virginia City, and the Western Heritage Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park are just the tip of the iceberg. Whether it’s in Carson City, or just over the hill in one of our neighboring counties, you’ll find something fun to do. Read on.

SATURDAY:

There was a lot of laughter and many hugs at a luncheon in Silver Springs as Bruce Barlow of Walmart presented a check for $70,000 to benefit the Dayton and Silver Stage Food Pantries.

Each summer, pantry volunteers, staff and participants host a lunchtime tour with key Walmart representatives to show their appreciation.

There's an old proverb that says, "a friend in need is a friend indeed."

For the needy in Carson City and surrounding rural counties, there may be no greater ally than Friends In Service Helping, otherwise known by its familiar acronym FISH.

LYON COUNTY — This year the Comstock Youth Works program expanded to serve four of five Lyon County high schools and 80 teens from communities across Lyon County, with funding from a Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant through Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey.

Sleep shouldn't be expensive.

That's one reason Nila Gerlett decided to open her own mattress store in Carson City.

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe would like to advise travelers going to the Burning Man Festival to obey posted speed limits, and to slow down and keep your distance while traveling through the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation. The Tribe would like motorists to be aware of the dangers associated with high speeds on two lane highways; all State Routes on the reservation are two lane roads with very narrow shoulders.

The opening of a new FoodMaxx grocery store on Highway 50 East in Carson City is behind schedule, according to Save Mart Stores Public Affairs Manager Nannette Miranda.

The safest place to be in Northern Nevada Tuesday night was at Mills Park in Carson City.

What do 2,700 hotdogs, 2,800 hotdog buns, 2,700 sodas, 2,000 bottles of water and several hundred pounds of ice look like on paper?

Carson City Sheriff’s Office DARE officer Lisa Davis holds the receipt for these items rung up at Grocery Outlet in preparation of Tuesday’s National Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mills Park. Donors and Grocery Outlet have covered the cost of food and refreshments that will be served up free at the 14th annual family event.

The Carson City Kiwanis will host it's 3rd Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day. There will many activities including a four person scramble golf tourney with many categories, such as men's teams , women's teams, mixed and senior teams. It's only $75 person and Michael Hohl Motors is donating a vehicle for if a person who get's a hole in one. This event will be held at the Empire Ranch golf course, as will the other events.

Preparations are underway for Carson City's largest community public safety rally set to happen tonight at Mills Park. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will hosts its annual National Night Out from 5 p.m. to 8 pm. This will be the 14th year that the Sheriff’s Office has held this free public event that annually draws thousands of participants.

Retirement was the green light for Dayton resident Michelle O'Brien to start working again.

Once she retired after 20 years of state service with the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, O'Brien decided she would finally have the time to devote to soap-making, a hobby that has grown into a creative endeavor.

DeBug Computer, Inc. is proof that a local, family owned business can succeed and grow thru tough economic times and when competing with big chain stores. Providing top quality computer help to both home users and large corporations at fair prices. This is DeBug's fourth re-location to a larger building. The latest move doubled their square footage, provides additional customer parking, and efficient service space.

Nevada author, journalist, and poet Scott Neuffer has released his first LP rock album entitled “Perpetual Star.”

The self-produced album is being distributed worldwide by CD Baby and is available for streaming and download on iTunes, Spotify, Rhapsody, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Tidal, and other music stores. The eight tracks on the debut album have also been incorporated into a sync-licensing program through YouTube and other partners.

A question on the upcoming ballot asking voters to legalize the use of recreational marijuana in Nevada may seem simple. But a local attorney is urging residents to take a closer look to understand all the possible implications.

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Former MLB All-Star pitcher Mark Mulder, the defending champion, and newly-retired pro tennis champion Mardy Fish are listed as co-favorites by the Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book to win the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, July 22-24, at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

Mulder and Fish are both 3-1 to win the 27th annual competition airing live on NBC and NBCSN next weekend.

Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, has announced two job opportunities that have become available. The organization is dedicated to serving the needs of the homeless and hungry individuals and families in Carson City.

More United States military veterans will be able to travel to Washington, D.C. because of the proceeds expected from this weekend's regional chili cook-offs held at Glen Eagles Restaurant in north Carson City, Honor Flight Nevada Founder Jon Yuspa said.

Nevadans marked both Flag Day and the Army's 241st Birthday in a ceremony Tuesday at the Nevada Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds in Carson City.

Nearly doubling last year’s attendance, well over 100 people and many active military personnel attended the ceremony, which featured the Presentation of Colors, the National Anthem, the Army Song, and welcome remarks by emcee Guy Clifton.

Chaz Feilen loves saving people money.

The owner of the new Carson City Mattress Outlet, located at 1208 N. Carson Street and across John Street from Adele's, has spent the last three years in furniture liquidation.

It's a friendly wager with blood in the mix. In its second year, the Carson City Battle of the Badges Blood Drive is happening Wednesday, June 1 from noon to 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.

Save Mart stores in Carson City have partnered with the Ron Wood Family Resource Center for the annual "Peanut Butter Roundup" to provide local children access to food through the summer months.