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Stories for March 2004

Wednesday, March 31

Gloria Jean Navarro

Mary Berdena Harrison

Cynthia Lou Johnson

No raise for teachers; 4 percent next year

Prison support group comes to Carson City

Fat comes off a layer at a time

Teen charged in gang-initiation rape

FISH volunteer celebrates 90th birthday

Artists displaying their wares at library

If You Go

Supervisors delay sewer-water rate hikes

Room tax ordinance on hold

'Greatest diet on earth' taught in nutrition class

Answers to Where am I?

Tuesday, March 30

Sheriff's blottter

Empire students get visit from tropical creature

High schoolers teach younger kids dangers of smoking

Walter Fred Mausling

Kathryn Baldrige Bullock Fitch

Judge: Bomb remark 'stupid'

Calendar of events

Heritage Park first step in Gardnerville anniversary celebration

New Naval Air Station Fallon leader named

Tahoe regulators need to keep eye on big picture

Handymen build wheelchair ramp so woman can get outdoors

Steven Dexter

Viola Ramsey

Medical costs soaring at women's prison

Cynthia Jean 'Cindy' Fowler

If you go

Monday, March 29

Samuel Allen Sikes

Schools already looking at raises for next year

Health inspections

Calendar of event

Bus trip to California features Ironstone Vineyards, Calaveras Big Trees

Taxable sales continue to increase

Mark Twain restaurant owner arrested after drug raid

Restoration shop shows off restored WWI launch

Jester Jog no laughing matter

Federal judge dismisses scenic lawsuit

A time not to be forgotten

Inline hockey champions named

Sunday, March 28

Sewer line work to close Airport Road today

Calendar of events

Mary Eloise Wiersma

PC advance BKOUT

Dog for tristan bkout

Doris Jean Done

J. Aletha Stafford

Walker Lake reprieve is only temporary

State building addition goes before city planners

High school senior creates scholarship

Ursine expert warns area bears wake up hungry after long winter's nap

Man gets 5 years in fatal DUI crash

Donald Edward Waring

Broker ordered to stop doing business in Nevada

Bail set for alleged threats to mansion

Wolf Pack's party is oneto remember

Substations don't belong near homes

Emily Sterling, Brandi Benson

Shannon Coday

Angela B. Fuss

Michelle Spellman

Reunion with Class of '95

Nevada Security Bank parent deals a hot IPO

County plans may keep vacancy tight

Shop's gadgets equip pro and amateur spies

Survey encourages ballet to perform in Reno

Quirky promotions help sell tax services

Sales managers survey identifies challenges

Itronics shares listed on Berlin Stock Exchange

Aloha Airlines flights No. 1 in load factor

Buses better than retirement

Purchaser of stations sets growth strategy

Charity seeks business help with fundraiser

Lora Rehberger

Lake Tahoe conference set

Agencies' seminars to help develop renewable energy in rural Nevada

Gregg Gehlert, David Dabner

Charles Held

Joe Keeny

Dan Ivens

Patricia Arnold

Angel Kiss board

Star Poell

Erin Casey

Russ Knapp

Royal Standard ups placement to $2.2 million

Nursery chooses Estipona Vialpanodo

Great Basin links Nichols' sister offices

Cosmetic laser clinic opens in Reno

DRGM tapped by Circus Circus

Saleswomen collect clothing donations

Growing businesses already here

Saturday, March 27

Children show off musical talents; Kiwanis luau a success

A4 crimes 3/28/04 pd

Rice rejects calls for public testimony

Tahoe shorezone erosion concerns DRI researcher

Workshop teaches play therapy techniques

Retired Hollywood photographer to display images

Friday, March 26

Mon a4 cal 3/29 pd

Backstage with Blues Traveler, garden jazz and a chance to be a star

Suspicious activity at camp, and funky jazz at the Brewery

This one goes out to Johnny One-Time

All about having fun Ð on the bases and on the lawn

Man allegedly threatens Governor's Mansion

If you go

Mon a1 supes nuisance bkout pd

Senators swim past Buckaroos

Carson wrestlers take second

Carson track takes third at Fallon

A1 supes water rates bkout

A1 steve garvey dinner bkout

Court asked to remove 5 lawmakers

A4 crimes 3/27/04

A4 cal 3-28

Special-needs Dayton boy seeks help to get canine helper

Thursday, March 25

Local racing already underway

Andrew P. Kaltenbach

Bernard E. 'Bud' Ryan

Colwell executed

Carson students compete in music festival

Calendar of Events

Lillian B. Portelli

Carson baseball wins

First black man named to Nevada Supreme Court

Former assemblywoman plans to reclaim seat

Dare spurred interest in man's capture

Lorraine Emily Luiz

Water-sewer rates to go up

Dinner to benefit WNCC sports

Election process funds on way

Politics can't overshadow our security

Casino prompts innovative thinking

City working on revamp of the nuisance laws

Last Fire Call to remember Walker, San Bernadino heroes

Casino off the hill entices gamblers

After 18 years, budget cuts end park ranger's run

Wednesday, March 24

Ultimate penalty for the ultimate crime

Fans, sportsbooks elated to see Pack in 'Sweet 16'

Carson City changing budget process

State begins feeding water to Walker Lake to relieve drought

Community college offers university benefits

Taking a swing at a golf career

Never too late to be a beginner

Tuesday, March 23

Isabelle Estela Arthurs

You can help

On The Web

City putting finishing touches on first downtown information kiosk

Calendar of events

Donald J. Smith

Manuel 'Mooch' Dick

Anti-death penalty groups plan vigil

Consultant: Nevada's community college funding below average

Millennium Scholarship naysayer retracts criticism

CHS girls to compete in national science fair

Judge denies bail reduction of accused First National Bank robber

Two tuberculosis cases being monitored at Tahoe

Hundreds attend alcohol-compliance training session

Newspaper 'not stilled' by huge fire

Sometimes, all you can do is wonder

Boys & Girls Club honors volunteers, donors

Hunters clash over ATV use in Nevada

Train bridge hits the road today

Monday, March 22

Lorene Evelyn Luke

Lori Lyn Cline

C.N. Paul Thuot

Irma Estel Bishop

Calendar of events

School employees protest pay, staff cuts before board

Merlin Richard Larson

Sharon Kathleen Etchegoyhen

Prison issues have officials scrambling for answers

New-age ticketing comes to capital

District cuts band position

Assemblyman OK'd to run for, hold office

Election dates

Eco-terrorist's arrest renews call for tougher federal legislation

Trooper to become first black lieutenant

Teixeira will run for mayor

Carson golf finishes second

Nevada baseball defeats Pacific

Remedy needed to court's tax opinion

Public comment sought on adult day care

Diner opens soon at new casino

Sunday, March 21

Sheriff's blottter

'Sweet 16' pretty nice place to be

High court will decide identification challenge

911 knocked off-line for hour on Sunday

Teen rape suspect stays in adult jail

How it works

Supreme Court will not hear tax case

Publisher lauds CHS yearbook

TRPA fines property owners for tree removal, building

August A. Congestio

Robert Earle Hooker Sr.

A. Richard "Dick" Miller

DOE trying to starve the watchdog

Garvey fund-raiser is tonight

Reflections on yesterday when facing the Big 5-0

Great Basin starts work on branch

Trammell Crow wraps deals for Dollar Tree

Neighbors like plan to reuse Carson hospital

Employed, but uninsured

Sparks seeks new jobs closer to home

Lyon County outgrowing its borders

Investor group makes initial buy

Nutrition bar maker to relocate to Reno

Restaurant, bar distributor opens warehouse in Reno

Habitat homes form a concrete example

Events promoters fight trademark trespass

Seminar promises to spark up businesses

Amnesty offered to unlicensed businesses

Saturday, March 20

Second fatal motorcycle accident reported Saturday

Jane Anderson-Faris

Incline beach reopened for use by dog owners

Snafu dogs TRPA public safety policy

Volunteers clean up dirt-biking spot

Nevada wins, 91-72

Friday, March 19

Jacqueline F. Sharp

INFORMATION

Fish and Wildlife to begin Churchill land sales

Teen radio talk show goes live

Protests mark anniversary of Iraqi war

Singers' spring concert designed to speak to your heart

Wolf Pack wins 91-72, makes history

A4 crimes 3/20/04

Carson boy receives gift of flight for birthday surprise

Donald W. Moll

A3 alcohol compliance bkout

Man on '98 most-wanted list caught

Calendar of events

Thursday, March 18

No response filed by killer in lawsuit

How the National Organic Program affects the average consumer

A4 crimes

Shirley Jean Metcalf

Faculty surprises retiring Glen Adair with party

City officials seek public comment on RV parking and storage rules

A1 rv regulations bkout

Edward Eston Bowers

Evo A. Granata

Finalists named to fill high court seat

The Blame America First crowd

Between a cross and a hard decision

Being different: It's not all bad

A4 cal 3-21

Sheriff offering training for alcohol servers

Senior Center backs plans for affordable housing

Springtime ways to lend a helping hand to students of all ages, including WNCC

Calendar of events

Retired pastor 'really likes people'

Local teens cast as extras in 'Hidalgo'

Kiwanis looking for auction items for annual luau

Wednesday, March 17

Substation moves ahead despite protests

Fred Williams

Surviving the war on terror

St. Teresa students create Greek museum

Senior Center takes a bite into city improvement funds

City says farewell to Steve Kastens, 20-year parks director

Supervisors dedicate Thursday to honor videographer Jim Thorpe

A4 crimes

Man expected to plead in robbery

Carson City supervisors clarify hotel, motel tax rules

When cana cowboy just say no?

Nevadans give mixed opinions on roadside memorials at hearing

Compromises can help No Child act

Executions follow precise procedures

Condemned Nevada man had criminal record, delusions

Subject of Amber Alert captured

Tuesday, March 16

Calendar of events

Lompa land appraisals vary wildly

Ruth E. Cook

Careful: We don't dare offend

Norma 'Elaine' Fahy Young

Neighbors prepare for fire season

Melissa Ann Clark

'Guys & Dolls' cast list

If you go

Fremont special-education students get hoppy visitor

Bright, colorful, fun musical opens Friday in Carson City

Parnell to run for old Assembly seat

Man accused of abducting toddler arrested in Fallon

Ex-director charged in station theft

Missing-mom suspect found guilty in Utah

Shoe drive under way for children in need

Smoke plume rises south of Carson City

Monday, March 15

Calendar of events

Sex assault suspect released without bail

Terrorists spill blood on Spanish soil

V&T bridge comes down in Las Vegas

Carson City residents asked to share ideas on roadside memorials

If You Go

Assault trial of missing-mom suspect may be decided today

IF YOU GO

Escapee gets suspended sentence

Carson man shuts I-80 after gun scare

Former CAT-10 director to be charged today

Bethlehem Lutheran celebrates school

Spring burning begins in western Nevada

U.S. combat troops are deep into nation-building a year later

Sunday, March 14

Charles H. Young

A4 3/16 calendar

Work begins on offices for state

School district announces staff cuts

A4 crimes

Joe Bob's Roadhouse closes its doors

Wilson Ewing Ogan

Tiny, subtropical, nocturnal marsupials delight pet owners

Forest crews burn brush above Lakeview development

Carson City area facing monster road construction season

Carl Mendoza

'Highly qualified' rules eased for some teachers

In honor of St. Patrick, a wee story

A bridge for the Virginia & Truckee Railroad

Saturday, March 13

S. Lake fire plan ready by June

Friday, March 12

Strong efforts for Galena, Carson track

Eagle Valley wrestling shines in event

Cooks not sheepish about their 'oysters'

A4 crimes 3/13/04

Carson baseball sweeps in tourney

13th annual Mountain Oyster Fry results

Poetry event a success for hospital group

Confusion reigns in Murder of 9 offspring

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Thursday night at the Romano's

Minden scooter firm sues overseas competitors

Thursday, March 11

Calendar of events

Alice Marie Azelton

Carson man injured after fall from truck

Political party county conventions today

Election officials try to quell disagreements over voting machines

Carson baseball salvages tie

Family will have say at DUI sentencing

Former rocker works on his art in Carson City

Be prepared for some St. Pat's shenanigans

Elderly Carson man on house arrest

John Riley McGill

Marjorie Imogene Thielke

Basketball game a success for charity

Get the ball rolling

Patients get preview of cowboy poetry show

Daughter says man accused in robbery just made a mistake

O'Callaghan an admirable Nevadan

Long-term damage from salary standoff

NHP trooper honored for bravery

Church to build at Old Clear Creek Road site

Las Vegas bridge moving to Carson City

Polygamy is abuse, plain and simple

Carson City investor offers win-win situation in housing market

Ensign: Arsenic-standard mandate unfunded

Wednesday, March 10

Former Yucca worker sues contractors

Bombs kill more than 190 in Spain

Former governor eulogized

A4 crimes

Union members protest

Officials say Tahoe should be first in line

Author cites new evidence in Genoa vs. Dayton debate

Plans approved for old hospital building

Students combine voices for performance

Phillip Lynell Crofton

A3 off the couch

What we don't know could alarm us

Drug czar speaks in Vegas about prescription drug abuse

Movie filmed in Genoa will air Tuesday

CHS culinary arts teacher wins state honor

Fuji fishing pond held up by negotiations with state

CHS student builds bat houses along river for Senior Project

Tuesday, March 9

Longtime Nevadan joins BLM horse protest

City studies parking problems downtown in effort to boost foot traffic, sales

Roop Street closure set for July 1

Office specialist named top classified school employee

If You Go

Case closed in bank heist

Suspected Douglas thief found in Carson City

Call to police at school board meeting criticized

Calendar of events

Heller objects to challenges over voting machines

New machines offer freedom to blind voters

Panel will review five proposals for Dreyfus Estate

One hurt in alleged drag-racing incident

Deputy's beau accused of threats

About those big raises at Sierra Pacific

Carson's Austin Arts closing

Sierra Nevada Media Group Privacy Policy

Monday, March 8

Noel Robert Rudd

A penny for your thoughts on spam, Bill

Former Galena star back on the court

Brothers admit charges in fracas

School board ends in confrontation

Streambank project proves a success along Carson River

Touch-screen voting machines contract OK'd

Bill for retired teachers' benefits sent to Legislature

Faulty-bus problem hits prison system

Raymond C. Nelson

State attack response team funded by feds

Man escapes life sentence in habitual criminal case

Calendar of events

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Students harmonize in Band-O-Rama

Sternwheeler race schedule may be changed

Iris Fayne Francoeur

Richard Davenport

Teen continues to improve through treatment

Nominees sought for community awards

Follow a 5-Step Program to Boost Your Energy Level

Don't Count Your Carbs - Make Your Carbs Count

Maximize Your Health Benefits in 2005

Arthritis Advances of 2004 Provide Hope for Future Treatment

Simple Exercises That Anyone Can Do

The Toll of Tobacco in Nevada

Want Your Kids to Eat Right?

Oral and Healthcare Tips

Relax Your Wrinkles Away

See that Your Eyes are a Priority

Nutrition Label Know-How

Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor's Visit

Sunday, March 7

Snowmobiler falls through ice, drowns at Boca lake

Hazel Elizabeth Avery

5-year-olds walk away from school

C-TH challenges bariatric doctor's lawsuit

It's students vs. teachers in basketball for charity

Calendar of events

Carson noncom fills in for troops in Iraq

Fred G. Kinerson

Sammy Wayne Jepson

Harry Francis Jorgenson

Gardnerville woman's car flips off bridge into drink

Indian Hills cityhood stats may be ready soon

O'Callaghan rare among politicians

Keep the cultural grants program alive

Actions will reveal true character

Parade, mountain oyster fry combine for fun Saturday

Game feed: male bonding over chukar legs

Loss of water could affect area, Storey officials say

Eco:Logic buys Sierra Vista office

Great Basin expands offerings of DSL service

J. Raymond Lacy

Public speaking doesn't have to be painful

ADDYs not just for advertising community

Booming growth means change

ABF leases office in center on Rock

Jacob Margolis

Heather Woupio

Matt Riecken

Ken Bunker

Mike Stubbs

Economic agencies boom

Apartment developers battle costs, vacancies

Rural transit says it needs state help

Medical office going up

Builder, developer join forces

Union Pacific finds area jobs hard to fill

FAA tower article corrected

Software developer builds builders' suite

Investigations help prevent future injury

Incline techie turns movie mogul

IGT stock gets boost from Supreme Court

Investigative, security firm opens in Reno

Wild Oats Reno tries out 'green' containers

Technology consultant opening Reno office

Local podiatrist opens Reno, Truckee offices

Hilton announces convention bookings

Sierra Pacific honored for Energy Star efforts

Now, TMCC needs to find nursing teachers

Get the skinny on the carbohydrate debate

GameTech reports loss

Angel Kiss officers

Monica Navarro, Bob DeLoyola

Sandy Luce, Amin Aminian

Tim Ruffin, Mike Hoeck, Ted Stoever Jr.

Keep office gossip to a minimum

Saturday, March 6

Kids enjoy free train rides for TV Turn Off Week

A4 crimes 3/7/04 pd

Vintage prom fashions modeled by high school drama students

A4-cal 3/8 pd

Woman hurt when car goes off corner

S. Lake hockey captain arrested for theft

New voting rules

Insurgents fire rockets at U.S. headquarters

New voting machines

Friday, March 5

If You Go

'Bonanza' creator reacts to ranch deal

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Hopefully, my car troubles entertain you

Pincock runs well in NCAA qualifier

Taking time to make wooden cars

Jerry Wade

Drug discount cards play role in election

A4 crimes 3/6/04

Federal budget plan calls for limited Yucca Mountain spending

Mike O'Callaghan, journalist, former Nevada governor, dies

Wednesday, March 3

Cultural program needs extension

Richard 'Dick' H. Waller

Kenneth Bruce Valentine

Counterfeit booze, crooked contests sink credibility

Sediment, sand biggest factor in lake clarity

Residents now welcome in downtown core

Off the couch

Bette Mays

Carson deputy wins federal decision in dog-handling case

Couple charged in relative's sexual assault

Man selling lunar land sues contractor

Mercury spill cost district $140,000

Science fair winners

Program offers choice for education

Tuesday, March 2

City to pay $400K to meet ADA standards

Execution date for Colwell set for March 26

Local students recognized for science excellence

Cat in the Hat comes back - to school

School officials deny unused-money claim

Man nabbed in robbery of 7-Eleven

Sandra June Hickox

William 'Garrett' Watkins

Rowena M. Schneider

Gibbons: Yucca budget request too high

Craig Richard Harms

Standoff ends when man goes to sleep

Calendar of events

PUC hears opinions on Sierra Pacific rate hike

Jim Thorpe's video legacy goes to DVD

Lessons from California budget crisis

Honoring Dr. Seuss

Don't ignore symptoms of depression

Monday, March 1

A4 parole actions for jan

A4 parold bd list for april

Lavon M. Hennessy

Teachers file petition to increase public school funding

Woman must pay back $675,000 in casino theft

C-TH gastric bypass patients file lawsuit

Calendar of events

Storm blankets western Nevada with snow

Fallon dropped from wrongful-death lawsuit

Madrene Dinah McDonald-Evans

Funeral set for man killed in Mound House work accident

New twist on an old egg roll

Clear Creek developers may lose millions

Opinion upholds separation of powers

Donner State Park opening may be delayed due to pipe test

Nature Conservancy seeking to preserve portion of Carson River

'Around Douglas' radio program canceled

When protest crosses the line to crime