Stories for April 2002 | Serving Northern Nevada

Stories for April 2002

Tuesday, April 30

Sierra Pacific rate case under review

Carson High still dry

Wednesday is Walk to Lunch day

Windows shot out of businesses two days in a row

It's a mushroom. It's a tree, no, it's open space! Open space committee tours improved property

Obituary: Art Messer

Obituary: Steve Senter

Obituary: Lorraine Ross

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Obituary: Robert R. Corbett

Monday, April 29

Roundabout to be landscaped

Life, history and art come together in Minden

Brothel complaint prompts letter

Architect serves the community

A family reborn

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Sunday, April 28

Vandals knock out Carson windows

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Judicial college lays off staff

Mexico: How they see the United States

Cultures combine at college festival

Obit: Ada M. Currie

The following people were booked Friday and Saturday into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in court.

Saturday, April 27

Ministers prepare for National Day of Prayer

Holderman named teacher of the year

Services today for former teacher, coach and war hero

New facility for wild horses to open in May

Obituary: Barbara J. Hawkins

Obituary: Ralph Nuckles

Obituary: Jimmie Vincent Savo Jr

Obituary: Jack William Nye

Friday, April 26

Blue Cross settlement money won't help deficit

Afternoon with authors takes place on Sunday

Guinn says better reaction from Congress this time

Off the couch

Court fails at erosion control

What's next? Trading cards of terrorism victims

City celebrates Arbor Day.

Pioneer clinician Dr. Nell Hollinger dies in Carson City

Court allows police to use electronic tracking without a warrant

Tangle of ownership unsnarling for Nevada's historic townsites

Shooting turns victim into activist

Long-time Douglas officer takes ATF job

Dayton - Lincoln Highway parking/sidewalk project approved

Obituary: Franklin Bishop Craven

Obiturary -- Nell Frances Hollinger

Obituary: Ralph Knuckles

Obituaary: Jovita N. Snodgrass McLean

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Thursday, April 25

Rethink decision to build warehouse downtown

Leadership Alliance lays out plan to raise $932 million a year in taxes

NNDA director post almost filled

Bill Dolan steps down from Nevada Day Board

Women's work in a `family-friendly' world

Former Governor List pitches Yucca endorsement

Planners delay decision on day-care center

Planning commission stalls downtown warehouse

Obituary: Nina Margaritta Smith

Wednesday, April 24

Domestic violence laws

Fresh ideas: Don't believe everything you hear

Ninth Circuit backs Kirkland in demotion of deputy

Boy hurt in dirt bike-vs-truck accident

Federal judge rules no constitutional violation in murder's suit

Washington announces re-election bid

Fire demonstration today

Senior Celebration Thursday

No cuts for school budget

City appeals Fuji, fairgrounds question to Supreme Court

Water shut off at Carson High School

Obituary: Elsie Jean Church

Obituary: Kathleen Barbara Evans

Obituary: Neva Dick Murphy

Obituary: Warren Hampton 'Pat' Patton

Tuesday, April 23

C Hill flag reward at $1,250

Knowing when to plant in Nevada is always a guess

Raising the cost of college

Tuition increase will cut into hours for Millennium Scholarships

Consumer session a dud

Unemployment rate continues recovery

Senior Celebration 2002 is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Carson Nugget.

Man upset by police handling of assault case.

State plans steel warehouse for downtown

Obituary: Robert C. Hayes

Obituary: David G. 'Sonny' Sturges

Treasurer's office adds some money to help the budget

Woman released in porn case

The following people were sentenced in Carson City District Court:

Obituary: Charles Robert 'Bob' Davenport

Obituary: Jasper George Ellis

Obituary: Marguerite Miller Fallen

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Monday, April 22

Teens go door-to-door for a good cause

New party blames immigrants for problems

Development not allowed at two meadows

Economist retires to sail boats in the Caribbean

Legislative committee agrees to review domestic violence battery law

Linear park becomes community interpretive trail

Little girl's big voice starts off races

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Saturday, April 20

Teaching fish to swim

City considers ballot questions

Regents OK 8 percent fee increase

Carson City man wins license plate contest

Obiturary: Marjorie Tahja

An Earth Day salute that lacked support

Obituary: Emily Joanne Sloan Bell

Friday, April 19

Nevada is competing with calamities all over

Gaming Commission approves Ormsby house plans

How many golfers equal a hotel room?

Accident backs up traffic

City approves hotel room appeal, court fee increase

Committee worries defining retardation in death cases would further complicate trials

Snow expected to be gone by weekend

Utility commission investigating power billing

In their own language

Jail staffer arrests woman wanted in Reno

Obituary: Lois 'Annie' Johnson

Obituary: Ven Duel Johnson

The following individuals will appear before the Parole Board in May:

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Wednesday, April 17

Watchman's quarters residents turned away from meeting of ordinance review committee.

Sales taxes flat in February

Carson City's star power

Douglas County clerk seeks re-election

Salon asking for backpacks for foster children

Gaming restrictions may be eased

Student construction crew to build observatory

Top shooter keeps carrier safe

DA reviews January fatal crash

Free immunization clinic at Governor's Mansion Saturday

Obituary: Jack Elberon Craner

Obituary: Judith Lee Hartigan

Obituary: Dorothy M. Niemann

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Take a deep breath, it's time for yoga

No need for two questions

Supreme Court rejects appeal over DNA evidence in rape case

Man in cop shooting pleads

City considers court fee hike

Man admits climbing in neighbor's window

Obituary: Everette L. Smith

Construction begins on observatory

Republicans once again Nevada's biggest party

Mapmakers roll out another batch

Bucchianeri recalls old days in Carson City

Obituary: Lois "Annie" Johnson

Obituary: Juanita Virginia Etchegoyhen Gabica

Obituary: Truus VanHarreveld

Obituary: Bert 'Sparky' Sparks

Obituary: Bernice Lois Maltby

Tuesday, April 16

Obituary: James Boscacci

Watching our military at work at WNCC career fair

Food (and poetry) for the soul

Resendez case still awaiting Supreme Court decision

Mills Park Train starts Saturday

World traveler, athlete

Walking for breast cancer

Judge orders fairgrounds question on ballot

Obituary: Leonard P. Heiser

Obituary: Carol Christine LeSage

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Monday, April 15

Public pressure leads to more master plan meetings

Developer may donate Clear Creek drainage to Forest Service

Deputy takes on race for Sheriff

Preliminary hearing scheduled for Marines suspected in Gardnerville break-in, assault

Gruff exterior hides heart of gold

Saloon digs put Nevada at head of class

Four hurt in two accidents

Winds turn controlled fires into uncontrolled

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River critters identified and cataloged

Sunday, April 14

City studying library, sheriff relocation

Taxman cometh

Library hosts NPR/Fox news personality Diana Nyad

American presence in Afghanistan critical

Hikers find human skull at Lake Tahoe

Sparks girl, 7, makes generous sacrifice

Bonds for affordable Carson apartments approved

Zip code announced, Ranchos Station to begin partial service

Democratic Women donate $500 to statue effort

Power lines severed, house smolders

Saturday, April 13

Crew repairs C Hill flag

Fiegehen returned to Douglas County on Friday

State malpractice insurance may take applications in a week

New pastor happy to be back in the game

Carson City students win at regional science fair

Douglas High students gather books to send to Afghanistan

Obituary: Bernard James Dziabo

Friday, April 12

Of course they don't want it

Murder suspect returning to Nevada

Barber nearing 35 years in the trade

CASA looking for volunteers

Students exposed to careers

Murder slated for the Mansion this weekend

Three Assembly members announce plans to run again

Safety Commission's job is to protect us from ourselves

Obituary Dorothy I. Nastiuk

Obituary Celanire 'Sally' Bucknell

Obituary Catherine 'Suse' Fitz

Obituary: George Holbrook Hawes

Thursday, April 11

Good, bad budget news

Nobody wants to hear a sour note on July 4

Minden aerosol plant owner seeking reduction of fines from explosion

Weddell criminal charges reinstated

School, city get the once over from disaster experts

State benefits plan hits rough financial water

Budget shortfall could approach $250 million

"Mold" fund created

Murder suspect captured in Indiana

Interim Finance approves $3 million for anti-Yucca Mountain campaign

Obituary: Walter G. Lund Jr.

Obituary: Duane Wade

Obituary John Irving "Irv" Becker

Obituary: Helen B. Johnson

Obituary: Betty Louise Laurence

Obituary: Charlotte Martha Law

Wednesday, April 10

Gaming win up nearly 8 percent in February

State to approve malpractice program manager

Lyon Fire district top priority for federal appropriation; tax increase still a possibility.

School budget tight but balanced -- so far

Our responsibility to young children? Guaranteed quality child care

It's a good thing vigilante committees in the Old West went the way of the six-shooter (which is to say, they're still around. You just don't seem them very often.)

Distinguished Nevadan George Hawes dies at age 97

Deer Run fairgrounds site out; city looks at Fuji Parks improvements

Fire burns garages, damage $100,000

Obituary William H. Gunkel

Obituary Haskel Swartz

Obituary Bruce Sandhagen

Tuesday, April 9

College begins summer registration

Business association to meet

WNDD distributes housing funds

A shot into the past: Gunsmith restores family heirlooms

Board to discuss drug programs in schools

State could generate $30 million windfall

Someone vandalized Carson flag

Local woman trying to get baby afghans to NYC

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Obituary: Gilbert H. Chapman

Obituary: Donna J. Nuckolls

Obituary: Betty Lou Santos

Legs broken in Mound House crash

Storey inmate caught in Oregon

Monday, April 8

South Carson Street to six lanes this summer

Mackey teaches bike safety

Lights, camera, tenshun: National Guard stars in film.

Lyon clears tentative budget

A change of scenery: House moving goes off without a hitch

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Sunday, April 7

Carson Valley's ditch masters keep water, history flowing

City raises fees instead of property taxes

Sierra Pacific Power back before commission

Bayer memorial draws hundreds

Internet gaming, a losing proposition

Obituary Nancy A. Taylor

Horses, people check each other out at adoption

Obituary for Gene Patterson

Patriotic van recalls earlier time

Saturday, April 6

Nevada Indian Commission could move to Stewart facility

RSVP plans to pull volunteers out of Lyon

Bayer to be buried with top honors

Services: May Ruth French

Services: Sam P. Dickson

Emotions run high at sentencing

Redevelopment committee doing phone survey

Cab driver robbed in Carson City

Obituary: Don G. Yeaman

Obiturary: John Giovacchini

Friday, April 5

City postpones action on hotel/casino appeals

Ballot drafters selected

City says yes to racetrack operations

Too bad George cut class on Yucca Geology 101

Clarifying the ballot

Preserve Nevada to support restoration efforts

Electric rate problems causing headaches

Money sought for safe grad celebration

Off the couch

Spooner body identified

Court refuses Weddell appeal

Obituary: Andrew O. Padilla

Sheriff's report

Sharkeys getting full make over

Obituary: Arthur Jason Bayer

Thursday, April 4

Ormsby House owners licensed for slot-bar while remodel continues

Williamson announces reelection bid

Angels all around us, if you know where to look

Get with the program, universities

Parnell won't run again

Obituary: Harry E. "Skip" Davis III

Obituary: Marjorie Louise Bickel

Obituary: Trevor V. Lewis

Obituary Andrew O. Padilla

New sign shop opens

Construction on V&T line delayed

Obituary William Barr

Obituary: Arthur Jason Bayer

Scottish ancestry comes alive

Wednesday, April 3

Racetrack complaints head to supervisors

Substitute teacher in court on porn charge

Carson City's music scene hitting the high notes

Joggers to bring dinosaurs to Carson

Service for Carson Navy jet pilot Saturday

Kids ready animals for livestock show and auction

Alleged burglar rips off store, leaves behind wallet

Obituary: Anna Belle Edgemon

Obituary: Edward "Shredder" Heinze

Obituary Elmer J. Henning

Obituary Marjorie Evelyn Horn

Obituary: Theodore G. "Ted" Kidwell

Man to be in court in baby porn case

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in court:

Tuesday, April 2

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Service set for Carson Navy pilot

Corporation helps community: Safeway raises money for shelter

Group sues over fairground future

Robbery suspect in custody

Escapee still eludes police

Supervisors to pick six to draft fairgrounds ballot question

Community garden looking for gardeners

Nice weather expected for spring break

Obituary: Lois Mayfield

Obituary: Leta Alice Jones

Obituary: LaFern Klena

Monday, April 1

Passing lanes added to Highway 395

Sonia Carlson

Plays at Gold Hill Hotel

Walls going up at Starbucks plant

Watchman's Quarters under fire

Obituary Donald George Allen, Jr.

Egg hunt a smashing success

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