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Stories for January 2012

Tuesday, January 31

Corrections officer stabbed at Warm Springs

Death Notices: Brian, Neubert, McClung, Moore

Joe Santoro: Wolf Pack getting rid of the ghosts

Monday, January 30

Quiz helps adult children determine level of care needed for parents

Dickey's Barbecue opens today in Carson

U.S. dismisses WNC sex complaint

PERS earnings rose 21 percent

State's taxable sales up; Carson's down

New Shanghai Circus cancels Carson City shows

John Bullis: Special tax rules on disaster losses

Past Pages Jan. 31

Obituary: Steven M. McClung

Death Notices: Wing, Wilkinson, Smith

Sunday, January 29

Dan Tuck, Daniel Zhu

Gold for Double Bond

BBB Accredited Businesses

Chrisie Yabu

Ken Alexander

Business valuation processes

Suzi Puryear, Laura Harsh and Cara Caldwell

Commercial real estate listings

Commercial real estate transactions

In her own words: Marilee Wintz of Sage Interiors

Scott Wait, Richard E. Wait

Leadership Reno-Sparks class

Stacey Crowley

Chet Adams

Justin Thomas

Krys Bart

Michael R. Kealy

Amber Martin-Jahn

Cynthia Osborn

Jackie Griffin, Dereck Bowlen

Challenge for Sparks: New special events

California Avenue retailing among brightest in region

Fire-recovery firms say Caughlin lessons help newest efforts

Construction at Virginia Lake project restarts

CB Best Sellers readies merger

Windspire Energy makes Chapter 11 filing

Sunglasses manufacturer to close its Dayton facility

Construction team tip-toes at Renown

Dealership sees fourth decade of Honda growth

Consultants focus on rich

Glenn launches new division

J-school, Collective team

GameTech wraps installation

Investor relations firm hired

Hospital parent's new name

Seating shipments

Monday's crossword

Colleges wary of Obama cost-control plan

Our Opinion: Human Sexuality course at Western Nevada College goes too far

Gray and Davis to marry in fall

Rohring and Matthews to marry in August

Volunteer Connection

Gingrich should thank 'mainstream media'

Food-waste recycling grows, pressuring compost makers

Is there a north-south funding gap in higher education?

What history will say about Iraq War?

Past Pages

Lunch menus, Jan. 30

'Race' Relations: Pinewood Derby is still the wheel deal for family, community ties

Issue positions of the Republican candidates

WNC News & Notes: Broadway revue coming to Carson

There are some key differences between aid filters

Birth announcements

Cowperthwaite named to dean's list

Divorcing couples struggle with negative equity in homes

GOP to release results via Twitter, Google

Douglas grad's spouse jailed for marrying foreigner

Saturday, January 28

Human Sexuality course at Western Nevada College now off-limits for high school students

Moth orchids are very abundant and prolific

John Wooden: How did he do it?

Friday, January 27

Live coverage: Basketball: Douglas at Carson

Obituary: Jacob Robert Owens

Obituary: Michael D. Cronin

Crowell rejects report's low view of Carson City

Letters to the editor, Jan. 27

Boating fees rise after 'good year' for stopping invasive species

Why so many conservative activists support Newt

Sheriff's Log

Pair arrested at Stateline after prostitution sting

Carson joins victim notification system

Past Pages

Thursday, January 26

Obituary: Natasha Cox

Obituary: Darrell & Kelley Crossman

Obituary: Mabel Irene Stroud Edmundson

Obituary: Arthur Ray Valladao

Berken Energy relocating to Carson City area with promise of at least 50 jobs

State fund seeks investment manager

Brice Crook's hard work earns him walk-on spot for Nevada Wolf Pack

Wednesday, January 25

Obituary: Jacqueline "Jackie" Varner

Obama's State of the Union address delivers a populist pledge on wealth gap, jobs

Man is charged with burglary, obstruction after church break-in

Stokes': Carson City school district 'moving in a positive direction'

Raggio book-signing at Costco on Saturday

Stuffed chops will warm your taste buds

Carson Nugget GM: Taxing casino complimentary meals a 'slight'

Three announce plans for Assembly re-election bids

Nevada prisons face recruitment staffing difficulties

Fresh and in season: Cauliflower

Tuesday, January 24

Obituary: Ethel Lois Moody Dixon

Carson City InFocus Winter Spring 2012

Death Notices: Dixon, Clark, Bradley, Vickers, Murray, Craven

Obituary: Alma Norma Harrington

Carson City, ski resorts celebrate snow

Both sides of aisle watching Obama tonight

Numbers game confuses jobless data

Oakley to shutter Dayton sunglass plant

Heated charges in Florida debate

Clark Co. GOP adds caucus session to avoid Sabbath

Local briefly Jan. 24

Fourth arrest in Storey burglary case

Wife charged with assaulting husband

Past Pages Jan. 24

Janice Ayres: Senior Corps Association holds forums

Sue Morrow: Vaughn Smith's treasure trove of views

Monday, January 23

Super Couponing: A price-match made in heaven

John Bullis: Avoid estate problems

Obituary: Jack Harris

Monday's crossword

Sunday, January 22

Remembering the important life lessons that I learned from my Dad

GiftingWishes.com launches

MRE Dynatch wins contract

Intero moves downtown

EET's Newman on broadcast

In his own words: Tom Hegge, VP of Office Pavillion

ADDY entry deadline nears

What's new in IT for my company?

The impact of Internet speed on business productivity

Telecommuting's new opportunities " and challenges

Document management reduces the stress of paperwork

Commercial real estate transactions

Commercial real estate listings

New tax law benefits businesses with related real estate

10 bold predictions for the Reno-area office real estate market

Businesses beware of OSHA's new tactic

Workshop to help companies apply for federal R&D grants

SonoCine get Canada's OK

Long downturn grinds away on architects

Food-waste recycling grows, pressuring compost makers

Divorcing couples struggle to deal with negative equity in homes

Workshop to help companies apply for federal R&D grants

NorthStar acquisition adds a line of cold-weather gear

Sparks launches mobile app

Maker of auto after-market parts readies a new facility

Maker of sauces, spreads grows its retail distribution

Interest in Sierra Airfreight Express sold

The Chamber honors businesses, individuals

Battling the Blue Mountain blues

Noel Bonderson

Pete Korstad

Linda Barker

Fred Jayet

Livingstone "Jim" deLancey III

Bonnie Savage

Yolanda Gonzalez

Dennis Eckmeyer

Edee Campbell, Tracy Saunders

Navy contract for Chromalloy

SonoCin get Canadas OK

Employee buys Alpenglow

Shigamo gets Air Force job

The unforgettable fire: Washoe Drive blaze

Veteran firefighter: Washoe Drive blaze worst of his career

Nevada Briefs

Community workgroup drafts a plan for improved health services in Carson

Road Report

Library News and Notes

New Shanghai Circus to perform in Carson City

Panel to discuss closure of property near bridge at Carson River Canyon

Senator Square: Alumni Game, talent show tryouts nearing

USDA food distribution Jan. 27

Bell files for Justice of the Peace election

Students learn nutrition from local restaurants

Ship search finds 12th body, captain's safe, documents

3-inch nail removed from man's

Obama readies economic blueprint for his Tuesday State of the Union address

Letters to the editor, Jan. 22

Driven to volunteer: Even caregivers need respite

Silver Dollars & Wooden Nickes: Elected officials get another freebie

Common errors in reporting sales tax

Kicking butt and having fun

Many 2010 tax breaks still in place for 2011

Business Briefs

Fibromyalgia: Do you suffer from this chronic condition?

Birth Announcements

Volunteer Connection

Carlson and Leatham wed

Senior Menus, Jan. 23

Fleming and Iaeger to wed in June

Saturday, January 21

Roundup of fire response support

WNC human sexuality course's dual-credit status to be weighed

A tour of the burn zone: Eerie, stark

Microsoft, IBM push Dow up

Government says Chevy Volt is safe

Sandoval: Tax talk premature

Nevada GOP sticking with Feb. 4 caucus date

Democrats to caucus, rally votes for Obama

Foliage plentiful for critters

Drawing for Painting Workshop being offered

Free home test kits available during National Radon Action Month

Roethlisberger settles '08 rape suit

Past Pages

Letter to the editor, Jan. 21

Friday, January 20

Winter storm to continue through weekend

Accident closes Clearview Drive

Obituary: David (Fuzzy) Vokral

Obituary: Glenice Jean Martin

Death Notices: Dickinson, Olsen

Twitter updates about Washoe Fire

Washoe Fire: Highway 395 between Reno and Carson closed today

Pharmacy Board bans 'bath salts'

Reno Air Race CEO is optimistic about permits

Sandoval has no regrets in backing Rick Perry

Biden touts college to Galena students

Nevada officials rake in gifts

Past Pages

Obama's 'progressive' Justice Department

2011 Silver Eagle set is beyond popular

Thursday, January 19

WASHOE FIRE: 911 error spurs false evacuation alert

Carson SWAT: This was only a drill

As storm front blows in, every cloud has silver lining for eastern Sierra

What would we do if the Internet went down?

Wednesday, January 18

Sheriff: It's time to talk regional jail

Capital City Community Band holding fundraiser so that it can play on

Officials propose shorter bear hunt

Faire offers products, services for mind, body, soul

Empire students reaching for stars

Students' contest videos explore Carson River

Wildlife service looks into Harmon Reservoir coot, hawk shootings

Letters to the editor, Jan. 18

What will the history books say about a decade of war in Iraq?

NV Energy digital smart meters coming to northern Nevada

Healthy cooking tips for the new year

Tuesday, January 17

January recognized as Cervical Health Awareness Month in U.S.

Past Pages

Recipe from 'Eating Your Way Through the Cancer Journey' cookbook

Death Notices: Mertz, Dutcher, Russ, Rainey

Monday, January 16

Eating away at cancer

Record dry spell ends

'It feels awesome' ... Guard unit returns from Afghanistan

MLK day marked with voting rights message

Christmas shopping ... in January

John Bullis: An example of tax return complications

Past Pages Jan. 17

Gardnerville artist displays work through Jan. 31

Forest service studies wind farm's impact to eagles

Tom Purcell: Confusion vs. my nest egg

WASHINGTON WATCH: Seniors must stay informed, vigilant

Bank foreclosing on O.J. Simpson's Florida house

Nation & World Briefly

Hose laid for fuel transfer at iced-in Alaska town

Mount Rainier park official: Snowshoer found alive

Minn. couple missing after Italian ship capsized

Missing raised to 29 in Italian cruise disaster

Death Notice: Charles E. Smith

Elliott Parker: China shouldn't follow our fiscal path

Sunday, January 15

No snow? Recreation firms shift their focus

Survey: Outlook brightens

How to become recognized as an industry expert

The Great Recovery begins

Commercial real estate listings

Commercial real estate transactions

How to use savvy tax planning to maximize your wealth

Consider the SEP (and a few reminders, too, about IRAs)

Good estate plan minimizes your taxes, maximizes control

Knowing to ask the right questions establishes a good tax plan

Big ways small business can earn a tax break in 2012

In her own words: Susan McCabe, Westerner Silver Shop

Andy Wirth, Blaise T. Carrig

Mark Estee

Derek L. Barney

T. Brian Callister, M.D.

Renee Olson

Dora Lane

Kathleen Oppio

Laura Harper

Jill Lange

Shannon Beets

Shannon Whitaker

Angela Fuss

Kate McGee

Greg Haupert

Eldad Einav, M.D.

The Chamber's new members

Dickson picks Eagle

Norex wins federal contract

Fly-in funding

Engineer's new Web site

Leap Forward alliance

DRI wins energy audit grant

D'Andrea deal nixed

Balloon Races HQ moves

SBA 504 lending rises

Sewer contract awarded

Chromalloy wins contract

UNR offers renewable-energy graduate certificate

Hangar project completed at Tahoe airport

Zephyr Photonics signs landmark deal

Acquisitions propel Reno's SWAG to double-digit growth

Skagen Designs sold to Fossil in $237 million transaction

Altair receives Nasdaq notice

Basin Street Properties buys office building in Roseville

Rove, Moore set for Directions 2012

UNR, DRI look to improve community, research links

Light truck sales remain in strong demand at region's dealerships

So, what exactly is a caucus, anyway?

Public's help sought with locating 2 more suspects in string of burglaries

Officials to review performance of, set goals for City Manager Werner

Vandals strike second weekend in a row

Students return from break

WNC News & Notes

Time to start applying for financial aid

Monday's crossword

Saturday, January 14

Carson City Big Brother Big Sisters mentor program makes huge difference

Prison bomb threat was a false alarm

Obama suggests merging 6 federal agencies into one

Demise of Dublin Dr Pepper brand has Texas town worried about losing its identity

Inspiration Jan. 14

Ormat's retreat: Geothermal no slam dunk

Business Briefs

Letters to the editor Jan. 15

MEET YOUR MERCHANT: A frame job with intent to spoil

Coin collecting, then and now

Friday, January 13

Celebration of Life: Avis E. & Don R. Dixon

Obituary: James Francis Davis

Nothing found after threat at Northern Nevada Correctional Center

Dayton mint taking pride in producing tens of thousands of Bronze Stars

Carson Performing Arts presenting dramatic play

Choose Life Coalition opposes a personhood amendment

Report: Chance for average winter slipping away

Retail sales weaken in Dec. but cap record year

Students in Transition program identifies, serves homeless schoolchildren

Mardi Gras dinner, danceto benefit Austin's House

Volunteer Connection

Birth Announcements

5 key lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of diabetes

Senior Menus Jan. 16

Education: Successes, but more to do

Guy W. Farmer: Iraq: Mission really accomplished?

Past Pages

Cheers & Kudos

Thursday, January 12

Obituary: Steven John Hamm

Obituary: Lowell Robert "Bob" Gibson

Death Notice: Newman

Library News and Notes: The best: Books, events, 2012 activities

Bodies found in the Carson River are ID'd

'Small Cat' of cafe fame missing

Wednesday, January 11

Death Notices: Davis, Sanchez De Servin

Obituary: Marguerite "Rita" Smith Blochowiak

Obituary: Cynthia "Cyndie" Jean Carter

Two bodies found in Carson River

Redevelopment committee panel presents Miracle Worker awards

Yerington teacher lunches with the president in D.C.

Board approves positions to enforce tobacco settlement agreement

Good oral hygiene improves overall health

Sweet as can be: Savory sweet potato fries

Goals set for school superintendent

Board approves contract for inmates' shoes

Miss Emma's Brown Bread

Past Pages

Tuesday, January 10

Obituary: John F. Burruel

Obituary: Juan Mercado

Obituary: Louis J. Oddone

Obituary: Daniel Lee Boesen

Two bodies found in Carson River

Olson appointed head of ESD

Holley found guilty of assaulting officer

Vandals go on citywide weekend rampage

Local briefly Jan. 10

Past Pages Jan. 10

Monday, January 9

Obituary: Janis Lyn Tores

Death Notices: Barnes, Sorem, Vondruska, Horton, McKee, Velazquez, Couture

Last inmates leave Nevada State Prison

Sunday, January 8

Fred Zumwalt

Bravada hires Struhsacker

Aerial seeding contract

Consignment store opens

Partnership to buy interests

Shaheen wins bank work

$42 million SNC contract

Louis M. Bubala III

Matthew Hopkins

Dale "Travis" Hansen

Tracy Evans

Michelle Decker

Julie Wilson

Moving to franchise model, women's fitness company plans to open new markets

Nominations open in 'Best Places to Work' competition

Brides who want to look great create a niche for fitness firm

Initiative to polish fresh ideas moves toward reality

Merger of employee benefits firms may set path for future deals

Mining boom a bonanza for Reno staffing specialist

Meeting-site selection firm to visit region

DRI, Jordanian teams jointly seek to commercialize research

Pete Parker

Accidents not 'the cost of doing business'

In his own words: Attorney Paul Bible of Lewis and Roca

BANN's new members

BAWN's new members

United renews contract

Leap Forward printer deal

Mint produces Bronze Star

Restaurant sets hiring fair

Monday's crossword Jan. 9

The 'CES curse?' Gadget show has poor record

MEET YOUR MERCHANT: A call to service

Business briefly Jan. 8

Elliott Parker: How China stays on fiscal fast track

Volunteer connection

Birth announcements Jan. 8

Cheers & Kudos

Guy W. Farmer: Iowa caucuses: Let's not overreact

Heller: Congress has to 'quit playing games,' find solutions

Past Pages Jan. 8

Silver Dollars & Wooden Nickels: Silver to local law enforcement

Letters to the editor Jan. 8

A 'Canyon-do' spirit

Sen. Harry Reid: We can't afford inaction in implementing food safety law

Senior Menus Jan. 9

Can you reduce your risk of Alzheimer's?

Romney brushes off rivals' barbs in N.H. debate

Ice skaters let loose in very rare conditions

Public comments are sought on the USA Parkway extension

Road Report

Storage locker auctions gain popularity through TV shows

Carson City School Board to set goals for Superintendent Richard Stokes

Saturday, January 7

With $533,000, Carson Valley area is one of only two in Nevada to report casino profit

Some tips for government teleworkers

Good Shepherd Wesleyan hosting Southern Gospel concert with The Dixie Melody Boys

Past Pages

Friday, January 6

Obituary: Barbara Broyles

Obituary: Newie D. Marino

Resorts: 'We will not be closing'

Silver State Charter plans move in March

Romney's road is anything but smooth

Thursday, January 5

Obituary: Dolores "Dee" Bowman

Death Notice: Bowman

Carson CIty Live Chat - Jan. 5

Jon Hager to head Silver State Health Insurance Exchange

Heller touts manufacturing during tour of area plant

Wednesday, January 4

Mexican cartel kingpin pleads guilty in U.S. court

Chile navy locates solo US sailor in South Pacific

Texas police kill 8th-grader carrying pellet gun

Past Pages Jan. 5

Sheriff's Log Jan. 5

Yahoo picks PayPal's pocket to hire latest CEO

Santorum faces organization, money hurdles

Romney in New Hampshire: Hoping to turn thin Iowa win into bigger momentum to seal primaries

Death Notices: Carter, Heusinkveld

Obituary: Patricia M. Barrett

Obituary: Glenna Mae Wehl

Death Notice: Marino

Carson City Live Chat - Jan. 4

Mitt Romney celebrates GOP win; 2 rivals flounder

Iowa: Romney, Santorum seesawing in narrow vote

Online gambling fight now about when, who - not if

Snow survey comes up nearly dry

Tuesday, January 3

Tatro files for fourth term as JP

Traffic fatalities down by 14 in 2011

Man sought in Fernley shooting

Sheriff's Log Jan. 4

Armed bandit robs AM-PM

Four arrested on drug and other charges

Letters to the editor Jan. 4

Past Pages Jan. 4

Get Healthy: Make the new year tobacco free

Susan Hart: A flavorful and gluten-free taste of the Caribbean

Carson City Live Chat - Jan. 3

Orphan's return stirs mixed emotions

Many Nev. nonprofits lose tax status

Monday, January 2

A 'blessing' on New Year's Day

Forecast: Sunshine ahead in region

New Year's Eve fairly quiet, police say

Past Pages Jan. 3

WASHINGTON WATCH: Let's talk Social Security, again!

John Bullis: What records to keep for IRS?

Darcy K. Houghton: 5 steps to a better financial legacy

A New Year awaits: Resolve to save

Sunday, January 1

The lessons of the recession (Page 3)

The lessons of the recession (page 4)

Circus Circus develops its mobile app

Atlantis, Nugget boost recycling efforts

Eye-Com, Siemens unit strike deal

Spare Backup projects profitability in 2012

In his own words: Shu Nomura, owner of Best PC Reno

GMC hires Ingenium

Sierra Chemical contract

Lifeline hires Synergy

Mechanic adds U Haul

Hamilton completes projects

Entrepreneur legal advice

Pancake Labs featured

Channel 2 strikes deals

Realtors association honored

Rachel Sa-onoy

21 habits to boost your success in 2012

Commercial real estate listings

Commercial real estate transactions

Perry DiLoreto

Stephen Balogh

Natalie Nelson

Appliance resale market on the rise despite inventory reduction

Anwar Masud

DataTech: Sierra Telephone acquisition widens offerings

Commerce Real Estate Solutions opens

The lessons of the recession (Page 1)

The lessons of the recession (Page 2)

Monday's crossword

Letters to the editor Jan. 1

Laurel Fire is now 100 percent contained

College Prep: Notes from A-Z for college planning success

Man held in Incline couple's deaths

Library News and Notes: Happy New Year, and at look back at the Best of 2011

City to consider purchase of nearly 500 acres in Carson River Canyon

WNC News & Notes: Activities, classes coming up that fit into busy schedules

Road Report

2 brothers are found dead in Silver Springs

Zahler, Parker plan Tahoe wedding

Past Pages Jan. 1

Guy W. Farmer: Time's Person of the Year: 'The Protester?'

Studio offers ways to get fit with a kick

Mining firms to boost exploration in 2012

Birth announcements

The 9 best reader-submitted tips to finally quit smoking

What's in the cards for ... 2012

Senior menus