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Stories for June 2013

Sunday, June 30

‘Reno Rebuild’ initiative makes its first loan to cafe owner

Practickle.com rolls out its first product, big vision

Renovation work continues at Grand Sierra Resort

Pinson Mine suspended as gold prices continue fall

Fundraiser set for July 9 to benefit The Greenhouse Project

Famed band War’s leader reflects on musical history

Marijuana’s march toward mainstream confounds the feds

Off-highway vehicle owners face deadline

WNC’s first Latino cohort receives diplomas

Independence Day events

Carson City road construction for July 1-7

Carson City government meetings bunched before July 4

Crews battle blaze in Silver City

Emerald Bay waters clearing as weed removal progresses

Saddling up for Food For Thought

Carson Perspective: New department proposed; would change really be free?

Past pages

Saturday, June 29

Letters to the editor for Saturday, June 29, 2013

Snowden: A hero or fugitive traitor?

Education news: Students awarded scholarships from GNCU

Glistening in the heat

Foods of all sorts

Advocates seek to prevent horse roundup

Brian Sandford: Declaration of Independence a source of great pride

Heat wave sends over 40 to hospitals in Las Vegas

Former LVN reporter in Fallon next weekend to discuss her new novel

Heat advisory for Saturday

Relay for Life’s Rockin’ the River

Chamber taking parade entries for Fourth of July

Faith & Insight: Are there too many car shows in Carson City?

Past pages for Saturday, June 29, 2013

Hunka hunka burning up

Ann Bednarski: State’s education needs to return to its former glory

Brothers in arms: Residents converge on gun show

Food drive is set to begin Monday at Grocery Outlet

$500 reward for Reno park acid bomb suspects

Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada ‘grandma’ bids farewell

IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT

Panel urges more scrutiny of U.S. companies in Macau

Friday, June 28

It’s not just Carson City; West is sweltering

House faces pressure to act on immigration bill

Past pages for Friday, June 28, 2013

Leaders plan future of health care jobs

Coming heat wave prompts safety warnings

Letters to the editor for Friday, June 28, 2013

Fernley teen’s art work being featured

Carson Tahoe Health cancer unit hits gold level

Chuck Muth: Ours is a nation of Americans, not immigrants

Douglas County planner now on Carson City School Board

Registration open for Summer Day Camp

Nevada Day committee seeking youth charity recommendations

Thursday, June 27

Science camp offered at Children’s Museum

Fire causes power outage in north Douglas County

Sheriff seeks info on runaway teen

Immigration overhaul: Senate passes historic bill

Things to consider for company-paid moves

Making smart preparation for renewal of your lease

Foreclosure bills lawmakers are considering

Health, technology items popular as conference giveaways

Working to improve highways’ efficiency

Trends in sustainable building standards

Flexible schedules

Employers need immigration reform

Ten ways to drive away your best sales performers

Be prepared to deal with a potential buy-sell ‘trigger event’

Healthcare law may carry a sledgehammer

Why lose money when it’s there to be made?

Battling 21st Century attention deficit

Barter can be good for business, but act with care

Staying connected on a time budget

55-plus: The work force needs us and here’s why

Comparing public, privately-held companies difficult

Reno conference to focus on vet-owned businesses

ADA vs. OSHA

Common errors to avoid when paying personal property tax

The characteristics of effective leaders

How small, mid-sized firms are finding success in the cloud

Steps to increase your competitive advantage

The hidden clause in every real estate contract

How you can sell more by speaking human

Driver recruitment a growing challenge for industry

Federal safety rules get shippers’ attention

The List: IT outsourcing companies

California rules increase truck sales — and prices

The List: Commercial real estate brokers

iPad the prize in NNBW survey

iPad the prize in NNBW survey

NNBW reader survey under way

SECURITY PROFESSIONALS HONORED

Sierra Nevada Corp. delivers mobile tower system to Army

Business schedule ‘Social Media Day’

Workshop to review federal grants for tech companies

In his own words: Dream2Clean owner Larry Rickman

Professional services request for proposal

Professional services request for proposals

Professional services request for proposal

Data-breach protection: Security, privacy insurance

People

Protection from cyber liability

Pollution liability: Risks are real for businesses, contractors

Reputation management coverage: New survival tool

Office market continues to improve, optimism slowly rising

The lease vs. buy decision – Harder than ever? Or not?

What is the best layout for your office? It depends!

Is now the right time to pursue a build-to-suit office building?

Leap Forward project at MGM Grand

Unified effort pays benefits for Somersett operations

Jobs currently bidding

JOIN award worker certification

Corporate golf membership: A good investment

Team building: Rewards of a company golf retreat

Getting the most out of your charity or corporate golf event

What four hours of golf can show in your customers

Logistics conference set for Reno

Douglas continues to lure California firms

Looking beyond the price per foot in commercial realty

Why and when a commercial real estate appraiser is needed

Think like a lender so you can avoid borrowing traps

Sparks contractors sanctioned

Job currently bidding

Job currently bidding

BLM adds native-seed warehouse at Ely

New owners plan facelift for Biltoki

Hydraulics firm sets Reno distribution

Zander to speak at AMA

Small-business marketing workshop set

AGC awards honor top construction work

Marketing-award nominees named

New specialty quarter honors Great Basin National Park

Cancer research fundraiser planned

Wednesday, June 26

Rupert sworn in to U.S. tourism board

Nevada Performance Academy gets planners’ blessing; opening date in two months

Letters to the editor for Thursday, June 27, 2013

Bob Thomas: Staying out of Syria is in our best interest

This weekend’s car show in Carson City includes parade and dance

Past pages for Thursday, June 27, 2013

Food for Thought fundraiser set for Friday, Saturday

Live entertainement

Fundraiser is Friday to aid Navarro family

Fallon aviation school leader relinquishes command

Alleged Army deserter, 1 other arrested in Carson City

Pony Express re-ride blasts through valley

Get Healthy: Free HIV testing set for Thursday evening

Alleged Army deserter, 1 other arrested in Carson City

Fire restrictions go into effect Friday

SCOTUS rulings boost Nevada gay-marriage effort

Taxable sales climb 7.3% in April

Tuesday, June 25

Health inspections: The Lady Tamales, inmate kitchen score 100 points

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Past pages for Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Carson City’s odd-for-summer weather coming to end

Plan to protect Tahoe clarity OK’d

Brian Shaw: Show your true colors with July 4-themed scones

Captain leaves Fallon with strong Nevada ties

Carson City inmate gets more prison time for grand theft

Judge in Trayvon Martin case weighs police calls

Feds want to drop fourth Whittemore charge

‘Bonanza’ memorabilia going up for auction

Mansion once owned by Liberace for sale in Vegas

Economic optimism sharply up

U.S. tones down demands of Russia

Carson woman to show woven history

Her firm’s goal? Spook the customers

State’s mining industry pulls in reins

Woman killed in Sunday crash ID’d

Monday, June 24

Heavy rain is needed to stop Colorado fire

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Past Pages for Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Community joins puppy in fight for life

Caleb S. Cage: Visits provide an up-close look at sites rarely seen

Report: Kids’ economic well-being lags

JoAnne Skelly: Aphid infestations seem especially bad this year

Sam Bauman: Magazines are a colorful trip through past

Mandela is critically ill; president urges prayers

2 killed in air show had clean safety records

China slump, yields hurt stocks

Zimmerman portrayed as vigilante in shooting

Complete Streets backers work to leverage half a loaf

Man is arrested in stabbing

Boost for cars or bust? Ethanol debate heats up

Snowden not on flight to Cuba; location unknown

Rare June rain offers some relief

3 Carson City residents arrested on felony drug charges

Sunday, June 23

Duncan Golf Management adds 9-hole Fallon course to portfolio

In her own words: Christine Whitmarsh of Christine, Ink.

Heritage Bank readies completion of new headquarters

Remediation resumes at long-closed copper mine

New ownership to pursue wider markets for Jet Lites

Saturday, June 22

Fremont Elementary ends its long run as Carson City’s only year-round school

Guests wander ‘Down the Garden Path’

122 quakes rattle southern Carson City

Legends take over downtown

Jazz & Beyond starts with garden party

BLM workshop focuses on Fish Springs horses

Barking for a good cause

Silver Dollars & Wooden Nickels: Positive financial news is a welcome change

Guy W. Farmer: Should we intervene in Syria?

Past pages for Sunday, June 23, 2013

EAGLE SCOUTS

Brian Sandford: Airplane ride was a reminder of changing perspective

Education achievements

Letters to the editor for Saturday, June 22, 2013

The volunteer connection

Birth ANNouncements

Carol Perry: Memory of bubble burst remains fresh and painful

Road report

Friday, June 21

Faith & Insight: God always within reach

Summer is here, and so are watering restrictions

Forum about Carson City water issues, potential rate hikes set

Ann Bednarski: Fathers are a vital part of family fabric

Past pages for Saturday, June 22, 2013

Out & About

Planning commission adds two Carson businessmen

Women get 4 years for burglaries, drug sales

Pair arrested in Carson City on forgery charges face additional felony counts

Thursday, June 20

2013 legislative session called a plus for Carson

Water, sewer rates may rise

Letters to the editor for Friday, June 21, 2013

Past pages for Friday, June 21, 2013

Oodles of noodles at annual celebration

New officers

Carson City man’s long juvenile probation career ends today

Chuck Muth: Weak and lazy politicians rely on raising taxes

Sheriff’s Log: Reno woman arrested on warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses

38 law officers graduate from academy in Carson City; ceremony at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, June 19

Space photos at WNC art exhibition through Aug. 23

Watch D.O.G.S. program growing at Fritsch

Bob Thomas: Nation needs self-protection; guns provide it

Mumbo Gumbo to headline concert

Past pages for Thursday, June 20, 2013

Live entertainment through June 26

Letters to the editor for Thursday, June 20, 2013

Garden tour set for Saturday in downtown Carson City

Bikes and lights to celebrate summer solstice

1 injured in rollover

Warm Springs Correctional Center remains locked down

Sheriff’s Log: Carson man arrested on suspicion of battery of a police officer

Carson City health inspections for June 13

After completing academy, Carson City lieutenant promoted to captain

Pair arrested on drug, forgery charges

Carson sheriff’s office seeks missing runaway

Tuesday, June 18

Carson-area woman gets 2-6 years for embezzling from employer

Carson City woman arrested on felony drug count after fire at her home

Abby Johnson: Pumping plan would harm both eastern and Southern Nevada

New law allows wild horse management agreements

Hearing set for Brooks

Murder suspect gives opening statement

JoAnne Skelly: Cottony maple scale visibly infests area’s trees

Past Pages: Appeal page compositors move into new quarters

Jurors tear up at former Reno man’s trial for 4 slain women

Letters to the Editor for Tuesday, June 18

Caleb S. Cage: Legislative session was a success for veteran community

Rose win a first for England

Summer lunch program’s participation way up

Sam Bauman: Here’s a great opportunity for all volunteers

Arizona’s citizenship-proof law illegal, Supreme Court rules

Carson High School students fare well in national history competition

Bruins beat Blackhawks, lead Cup finals 2-1

Monday, June 17

What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay there for woman in pageant

Non-Hispanic white population down in Carson City, 13 other Nevada counties

Lakeridge Golf Course owners seek Chapter 11 reorganization

Heavenly ready to start work on summer attractions

‘Close-ology’ drives bids for BLM oil leases

Healthy vending choices creating headaches for operators

In his own words: Water park GM Scott Carothers

Sunday, June 16

Entrepreneur uses herding as a goat-to weed control

Reno engine company’s target market: 18 rebuilders

Nevada Nanotech taking steps toward production

Silver State Opportunities invests in mezzanine fund

United Construction Co. starts hometown contract

Owner of Sierra Marketplace center going private

Work on stalled South Lake Tahoe retail project may resume

Miss Carson City named Miss Nevada

Saturday, June 15

Brian Sandford: Bad relationship with Dad? Consider reconciling

Growing kids flock to growing Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada

New Jersey steps up online competition with Nevada

Carson City Past Pages for Saturday, June 15

Cross-country trip brings cyclists through Carson

Nazi unit leader’s U.S. life fuels shock

Stewart alumni honored at powwow

Grand Canyon Skywalk developer dies

Ann Bednarski: Leaders lead by example; Obama certainly doesn’t

Hundreds pay tribute to Vucanovich

Manu’s misfires worrying Spurs

Bumgarner blitzes Braves

Crews battling Colo. fire hold flames in check

Friday, June 14

Lots of fluids, rest after 3OT Stanley Cup opener

Mickelson leads U.S. Open

The Doctors: Should you get genetic testing?

Thursday, June 13

Chuck Muth: Eminent domain vulture scheme hurts the victim

Carson City Past Pages for Friday, June 14

Climate change affecting Tahoe’s clarity, scientist says

Larry McPherson, longtime Nevada Day Parade voice, dies at 81

Carson City’s freeway bypass to close Monday night, possibly Tuesday night

Two-day bus tour highlights Carson City’s water issues

Fernley’s population loss mirrors rural America’s

Sandoval completes action on passed bills

Sparks man allegedly hoarded live, dead pets

Whittemore seeks new trial

Kingsbury fire danger is over

Carson City man in jail after allegedly sexually assaulting daughter

Carson City Walmart clerk jailed on suspicion of embezzling $1,900

Wednesday, June 12

LeBron sticking to his promise of Game 4 heroics

City to pay $686K for road work

School district takes lessons from lockdown at Carson Middle School

25th anniversary celebration for the Children’s Museum is Saturday

Bob Thomas: Who believes in miracles? My son and I do

Past pages for Thursday, June 13, 2013

Big storm threat brewing from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic

Coroner details grisly gun-rampage deaths

Stocks fall; Dow is below 15,000

Dan Mooney: Obama is on a ruinous path similar to Nixon’s

Miss Carson City to compete for state crown in Las Vegas

County settles jail-suicide suit

Police seek 5 runaway siblings

ACLU backs ‘patient dumping’ suit

Judge: Sign ban at high court unconstitutional

Lawsuits over NSA surveillance languish

Carson High’s Hack headed to Texas to pursue volleyball career

Facebook adds hashtags

Gov. Sandoval signs pot-dispensary bill

Wildfire closes Kingsbury Grade

When will C Hill become C Hill again? Answer isn’t clear

Autopsy conducted for woman found dead in mobile home

Bail set at $23K for DUI-third-offense suspect

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church social set for Father’s Day

Carson City Past Pages for Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Horse advocates, others welcome new BLM Carson City district manager

After choppy day, stocks post a loss

Fresh Ideas: Tenderness with kids helps them be better adults

Congress is briefed on surveillance programs

Karen Simms named new principal at Bordewich-Bray

Tuesday, June 11

Sandoval signs final 4 state budget bills

Applebee’s, Bella Fiore score 100 points in Carson City health inspections

Dad faces judge in death of 3-year-old son

1 person killed in 27-car sandstorm pileup

Videos to spotlight business, cultural ecosystem of I-80 corridor

BizTalk Blenders takes flight with chamber licensing

Complex software throws a strike for tournament

Demand rises for single-family rentals

Worried about government, firearms maker comes to Minden

Monday, June 10

Special teams could be key in Cup finals

Shaken by loss, Spurs bring NBA Finals to Texas

After early-season struggle, A’s on roll

Scott comes to US Open as champion of a golf major

Carson man’s bail nearly $8K in burglary, sex-offender case

Carson City Past Pages for Tuesday, June 11

JoAnne Skelly: Want to see beautiful wildflowers? Take a hike

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Open house with new BLM district manager set for Tuesday

Sam Bauman: Gluten column prompts letter about nutrition

Bad luck, missing Sunday keep casino revenue flat

Relief is coming after a stormy 2 days in Carson City

Former Nevada Rep. Barbara Vucanovich dies at 91

John R. Bullis: Income tax returns usually aren’t completely accurate

Sunday, June 9

Protect assets with long-term care insurance

PanaVise taps smartphone market with car holder

Devine Intermodal rolls dice, adds 3PL services

‘Home Means Nevada’ getting dressed up for formal occasions

Where do I start when making plans for long-term care?

Make long-term care part of divorce settlements

Making smart decisions about long-term care

Considerations in making (and acting on) senior living decisions

The changing face — and care — of skilled nursing facilities

In his own words: Lane Andresen of Apex Saw Works

Longer lives, rising costs increase need for planning

Saturday, June 8

Williams beats Sharapova in final

Frost takes lead in Regions Tradition

Stefani overcomes quad

Stewart hopes to build off 1st victory of season

Texas A&M and Florida share NCAA men’s title

Heat looking to snap out of 4th-quarter funk

Danks gets first win, White Sox beat Athletics 4-1

Palace Malice scores upset in Belmont Stakes

Voices of state’s history can be heard free online

Gaming industry, progressives can claim victories after session

Drones will spy on Nevada wildlife, not people

Public can join in paying homage to U.S. flag in Assembly Chambers

States’ gun and abortion laws vary greatly

Pressel takes a 2-shot lead

Small businesses can avoid loan rejection

Silver Dollars & Wooden Nickels: Kudos to grads, Sheriff’s Office and D-Day vet

Cloud computing rains billion-dollar deals

Carson City Past Pages for Sunday, June 9, 2013

So Sorry, Sam; I’m not about to break with bread

Lee Radtke recognized by Carson AT&T Pioneers

Brian Sandford: D-Day anniversary hits close to European home

Carson City Road report for June 10-16

Carson City birth announcements for May 2013

Letters to the editor for Sunday, June 9, 2013

Obama defends phone, Internet spy programs

Commencement day: Carson High School graduates off to a hot start

Fasiang, Saarem head list of 2013 Carson High School graduates

Friends recall Carson’s Ayres as a gentle giant

Second Carson job fair is Friday

Carson City Past Pages for Saturday, June 8, 2013

Letters to the editor for Saturday, June 8, 2013

Veto decision on background checks looms

Fritsch Elementary a 5-star school under state’s new ranking system

Bill would bar ‘fun places’ ban

Ann Bednarski: Need spiritual rejuvenation? Turn to music

Friday, June 7

Supervisors — sans mayor — accept properties from Lyon

Chuck Muth: Gov. Sandoval’s no-new-taxes promise a ruse

Carson City Past Pages for Thursday, June 6

Bill to fight sex trafficking to become law

YouTube show to promote firms in Northern Nevada

Letters to the Editor for Thursday, June 6, 2013

Syrian rebel offensive in Golan Heights jolts Israel

Prime minister returns, faces protest in Turkey

Technicolor star Esther Williams dies

Philadelphia officials look for cause of deadly collapse

IRS official apologizes for lavish conference

Document shows NSA monitoring’s huge scope

Sandoval signs legislation to continue Lake Tahoe compact

U.S. regains wealth — but not equally

6 Hepatitis A cases linked to berries recorded in state

Online poker could go national

Psych center in patient-dumping case reaccredited

Thursday, June 6

Students celebrate final days of school year, which ends today

2 Carson men overdose on heroin; 1 dies

Movies in the Park starts June 14

Bob Thomas: Public-funding source is why many colleges lean to the left

Storytelling Days set at Dangberg Home Ranch park

Class of 2013 bids farewell to Pioneer High

Briefly

Wine and daylilies used as a lure for FISH donors

Letters to the Editor for Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Review: Horse roundups waste money

‘Valley of the Dry Bones’ series at OXS Gallery

Harpist to perform at Brewery Arts Center

‘Taming of the Shrew’

Carson City Past Pages for Wednesday, June 5

Ken Beaton: D-Day site is a foreign museum of U.S. history

Wednesday, June 5

Truck crashes into Supercuts

2.9-magnitude quake hit Carson City Wednesday morning

Carson City Past Pages for Wednesday, June 5, 2013

health inspections

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Fresh ideas: Optimism and humility take us far in this world

44 culinary options offered at A Taste of Downtown June 15

Trails link, disc golf talk dominates Parks and Recreation Commission session

Silver State Charter High School graduates look back and forward

Outdoor theater

Get Healthy Carson City: Protect yourself and others during our hot season

Tuesday, June 4

Frozen berry mix linked to hepatitis A recalled

Exotic deer lice infestation hits deer in West

Not so fast: Lawmakers stay extra day

Richards family donates $900K property to FISH

Partnerships are key for Carson City visitors bureau, outgoing interim leader says

New Sierra Lutheran High School graduates prepare for future

Report of gun at Carson Middle School false; boy arrested

Dayton High School bids farewell to Class of 2013

Human error blamed in Hawthorne explosion that killed seven Marines

Janice Ayres, advocate for seniors, dies at 92

Senator Square: A look back — and ahead — for Carson High School

Monday, June 3

Five arrested in confrontation with deputies at Carson City party

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Carson City Past Pages for Tuesday, June 4

John R. Bullis: Tax forms can be befuddling

Marine returns to hometown to thank Carson Middle School students

Caleb S. Cage: There’s much left to do for our veterans in ’13

Sam Bauman: What is RSVP volunteering like? Here’s a summary

Drought reduces hay production, to pressure prices

WiFi- access through downtown Reno? It’s complicated

Spec industrial project under way at TRIC

Friendly nudge puts Yerington bakery into motion

Sunday, June 2

Whittemore won’t go to jail, lawyer predicts

Trucking companies consider conversion to natural gas

In her own words: HR executive Karyn Jensen

CDS widens reach of benefits services

Business-help Web site gets tryout

Keystone Commons slated for demolition

Distributor of supplements sets opening of TRIC center

Skylight manufacturer launches facility at Stead

Atna scales back expansion plan for Pinson mine

Farm fresh

FINE WINE and FUN

Saturday, June 1

Theater group to perform as school draws to a close

Carson City Road Report for June 3-9, 2013

WNC News & Notes: Flex classes involve learning in person or online

Letters to the editor for Sunday, June 2, 2013

Past pages

Silver Dollars & Wooden Nickels: Safe Grad tradition is worthy of our support

Brian Sandford: Here’s what happens when breaking news hits

Obama’s desk, meet the buck

As we age, diet becomes increasingly important

SENIOR MENUS

Cheers & Kudos

Carson Perspective: Buffetted, but not buffeted, Nevadans ponder prospects

Sandoval vetoes jury, chiropractor assistant legislation

Sandoval vetoes first bill of 2013 session

KEEPERS OF THE FLAME

Carson student wins statewide Free Fishing Day poster contest

GONE WITH THE WIND

Letters to the editor for Saturday, June 1, 2013

Ann Bednarski: Retiring friend’s success shows what can await Carson’s graduates

Real life revealed in the smile of an ailing friend

Carson City Past Pages for Saturday, June 1, 2013