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Movie review: 'Gulliver's Travels'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 4:16pmThe family-aimed film "Gulliver's Travels," now playing at the Fandango's Galaxy multiplex in Carson City, has very little to do with the book (or books) Johnathan Swift wrote in satire on the English government in the 18th century. Gone is the wit, the clever writing, the book that many of us read in high school or English Lit 103.
Column: Time to get out of Afghanistan
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Tue, 12/14/2010 - 1:12pmIn case anyone has any doubts about the wisdom of keeping troops in Afghanistan to defend the government of President Hamid Karzai, then you should read about one of his latest conversations with top American officials in that country. Meeting with Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry, Karzai was less than gracious for the hundreds of billions of American dollars and thousands of American lives that have been lost in this war:
Carson City website honors employees who served their country
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/09/2010 - 12:38pmOn Carson City's Web site today is a scrolling list of city employees who have served at various capacities in the nation's military branches.
Governor Gibbons Honors Soldier Killed In War On Terror — Capitol Flag Lowered Today
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/23/2010 - 5:05amBy Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons has ordered the flag at the state Capitol Building to be flown at half staff today to honor United States Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Zaehringer III.
Full-Time RVer Finds Voter Residency Rules Will Keep Him From Casting Nevada Ballot
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/22/2010 - 5:05amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Long-time Nevada resident Art Cooke says he is now officially a disenfranchised voter.
After voting in every primary and general election in Carson City for a decade, Cooke sold his Bodie Drive home and became a full-time recreational vehicle resident upon retirement five years ago. Cooke and his wife Rita spend time out-of-state every year, wintering in Yuma, Ariz. and visiting other states in their luxury recreational vehicle.
New battlefield for Fridays@3rd Street war: Court
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Sat, 09/11/2010 - 10:40amThe dispute between the Mom & Pop's Diner owner Doug Cramer and Brewery Arts Center director John Procaccini is heading for small claims court.
I wrote about this dispute back in June, adding to the story from the Appeal on the subject.
In short, Cramer signed a contract that included a diagram that showed where the bars operated by Mom & Pop's and Firkin & Fox were to be located. But those locations were changed in a way that Cramer claims was detrimental to his business, cutting off access to the bulk of the crowd. Procaccini admits that changes were made to the bar locations, but doesn't agree that the changes constitutes a breach of contract.
V&T Railroad extends Carson City to Virginia City operations through Dec. 18
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 5:10pmThe Virginia & Truckee Railroad will extend its 2010 season to include new “Colors in the Canyon” train rides and will continue Saturday rides through Dec. 18.
The “Sisters in History Route” between Carson City and Virginia City was set to operate through Oct. 31, Nevada Day but due to popular demand as evidenced by many sold-out weekends, the season has been expanded for an additional six weeks, officials announced today.
Northern Nevada Radio Control Open House & Air Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 5:26pmThe first Northern Nevada RC Air Show hosted by the High Sierra RC Club took place Saturday at the Pony Express Model Airpark.
Radio Control Clubs from all over Northern Nevada participated in the event The High Sierra RC Club, Reno Radio Control Club, Sierra Silent Soarers, Reno Sparks Control Liners Model Airplane Club and Sierra Sagebrush Flyers.
Northern Nevada Radio Control Open House and Air Show on Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 8:46amThe High Sierra Radio Control Club will host the Northern Nevada Radio Control Open House and Air Show, Saturday from 9 to 2 p.m. at the Pony Express Model Airplane Park, 3555 Flint Drive in Carson City,
Dozens of burglary victims look for stolen goods at Carson City viewing
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 11:39amVictims by the dozens arrived at the Carson City Sheriff's Office this morning hoping to find what was stolen from them after authorities cracked a burglary ring earlier this month that is believed to have started a year ago.
Sifting through hundreds of items such as iPods, laptops, CDs, DVDs, guns, tools and guitars, many of the victims said they were hopeful they could place positive identifications on what had been taken from them.
Helicopters?
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 9:32amYou've heard about those mysterious black helicopters, but does anyone know why we have two white Chinook helicopters circling around south Carson City?
Piper's Summer Masquerade Ball on Saturday in Virginia City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 4:42pmThe thing about attending a masquerade ball is that you don't have to worry if you show up late because no one will ever know anyway.
Krolicki: New Nevada Task Force takes aim at job growth, business diversity
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 6:24pmCarson City on the Web
Submitted by on Wed, 06/16/2010 - 12:41pmby Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/06/16/carson_city_on_the_web Sarah, The Queen of Wanderlust, has a trip report and some photos from the Carson City Rendezvous on her blog.
27th Carson City Rendezvous continues through Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/12/2010 - 10:42pmMills Park in Carson City was transformed this weekend into a scene right out of U.S. History. This year's Carson City Rendezvous celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express.
The Fridays@3rd Street War
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 8:52amThe Appeal has a story this morning about Mom & Pop's owner Doug Cramer being pushed out of the Fridays@3rd Street event he started nine years ago.
I've been talking with Doug about this situation, and there are a few interesting things left out of this story.
Contested GOP State Senate Primary Races Split Between Moderate And Conservative Candidates
Submitted by on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 10:44amCARSON CITY – In the fight for control of the Republican Party in the state Senate in the Tuesday primary it was an even split, with conservative candidates taking two of four contested seats and two others going to more moderate candidates backed by Senate Minority Leader Bill Raggio.
Carson City Rendezvous
Submitted by on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 9:30amIt's Time to Get off The Bitch Train, Folks!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 9:57pmYes folks, it’s time to get off the bitch train! What do I mean? We have gone though one of the worse economic periods since the Second World War. However, most of the shakers and movers of the business world would agree that it looks like that we might be seeing the first signs of an end this period. So in a funny twist, this might be the best time for you to start your business.
I got the term "It's Time to get off The Bitch Train" From Garry Vaynerchuk http://garyvaynerchuk.com or his slightly easier to pronounce his Internet name
"Garry Vee."
Nevada AG joins 47 states in military funeral privacy protection case
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 1:59pmNevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto joined an Amici Curiae brief issued by the Attorney General of Kansas and joined by 47 states and the District of Columbia to protect the privacy and emotional health of grieving families of returning war dead. The issue concerns the right of a group to picket and protest at military funerals. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit had ruled against the privacy of the family and in favor of the protest group.
Carson City Rendezvous Celebrates Living History
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/31/2010 - 9:28pmPrepare yourself for a living history weekend at the 27th annual Carson City Rendezvous, June 11-13, at Mills Park in Carson City. This year's Rendezvous features a salute to the Pony Express, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.
Radio program looks to Nevada history as guide to the region's future
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/20/2010 - 7:05pmVIRGINIA CITY — Longtime Virginia City businessman Hugh Roy Marshall brings old cars, old wars and old warhorses to the Northern Nevada airwaves this Saturday, May 22.
Tales of Nevada Past and Present airs at 1 p.m. on 5,000-watt 1270-AM. The program is also available live to online listeners at www.KBZZ.com. The on-air call-in talk line is (775) 823-1920.
This week's featured players:
The old war horse: Veteran tourism media specialist Harry Spencer, a popular local columnist who specializes in stories of his first-hand knowledge of the golden age of Nevada gambling.
Nevada Day organizers name famed aviator Dick Rutan as Grand Marshal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/19/2010 - 3:59pmWith its theme "100 Years of Aviation" Nevada Day Inc., has announced famed aviator Dick Rutan as this year's Grand Marshal for the Nevada Day Parade.
City moves forward with Business Resource Center idea
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 1:10pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors yesterday voted to proceed with investigating the lease or purchase of the Fireside building (or another similar structure) for the purpose of creating a business resource center. (You can replay the live blog of the meeting here.)
Former Senator, war hero Max Cleland in Carson City on Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/02/2010 - 9:29pmFormer U.S. senator, Vietnam war hero, advocate for disabled veterans and author Max Cleland will speak to Democrats in Carson City on Wednesday, officials announced Sunday.
The Carson City Democratic Central Committee invited the former Georgia senator to speak about ongoing policy issues for the November midterm election. He will address the public at 7 p.m. in the AFSCME building at the southwest corner of Robinson and Roop streets in Carson City.
Charges, Countercharges Fly Between Martin and Marshall in Race for State Treasurer
Submitted by on Sat, 05/01/2010 - 8:08amCARSON CITY – Nevada GOP state treasurer candidate Steve Martin and Democrat incumbent Treasurer Kate Marshall engaged in a war of words this week over her management of the office for which she is seeking a second term.
Economy, Health Care and Harry Reid Hot Topics at GOP Senate Debate
Submitted by on Sat, 04/24/2010 - 1:36pmRENO – Half a dozen candidates in the crowded GOP field seeking to take on Harry Reid in the U.S. Senate race in November debated here Friday, with responses showing more agreement than discord on issues ranging from immigration reform to the need to reduce the size of the federal government.
GOP U.S. Senate Front-Runner Sue Lowden says Reid Will Go Negative in Re-election Bid
Submitted by on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 2:06pmCARSON CITY – Nevada GOP U.S. Senate candidate and front-runner Sue Lowden said she expects a negative campaign from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid if she wins the crowded Republican primary in June.
Attorney General Criticized by Gibbons Administration Official for Violating Attorney Client Privilege in Health Care Lawsuit Dispute
Submitted by on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 2:02pmCARSON CITY – A member of the Gibbons administration said today he believes Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto violated attorney-client privilege when she commented on legal work she is doing on behalf of the governor.
The comment was made by Deputy Chief of Staff Lynn Hettrick during an interview on the Nevada NewsMakers television program. The discussion centered on Gibbons’ decision to move forward today with a challenge to the federal health care law without the participation of the attorney general’s office.
Pony Express living history festival at Buckland Station in Silver Springs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/18/2010 - 3:37pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. -- Please join Nevada State Parks and the National Pony Express Association in celebrating the 150th anniversary commemorating the first Pony Express ride from St. Joseph, Mo.