Stories for August 2015 | Serving Northern Nevada

Stories for August 2015

Monday, August 31

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015

Sam Bauman: A battle to get new hearing aids up and working

Past Pages for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015

John Bullis: Is a CRUT something to consider?

Some Verdi water contaminated with E. Coli; no use order

When the wells run dry: California families cope in drought

Bunny Ranch owner invites celebrity critics of Amnesty International to tour brothel

Coalition Snow heats up Biz Pitch competition

Expo offered networking, resources to businesses

Aqua Metals gets the lead out

Business as retirement income

Workforce training at the library

In training: communication is key

BANN to host housing forum

Kiwanis breakfast, mud volleyball planned

Medical transport coordinator grows its N. Nevada network

Second opinion firm gets second funding round

Emphases on education to prepare workforce

Power move: Tesla will stoke growth, career opportunities in region

Economy takes center stage at Conference

Nevada Supreme Court to hear Kieckhefer’s defamation lawsuit

New app to help Tahoe researchers with citizen observations

Sunday, August 30

Construction lethargy looking like history in Carson City

Nevada Appeal at 150: Oct. 8, 1959: Biological freak — doe with horns found in Carson

Scientists, locals partner to combat Lake Tahoe’s invasive species

Nevada to receive $6.7 million in Homeland Security grant

Teri Vance: Getting a jump start on life

Park Ranger expected to be approved by Carson City board

Carson City road report for Aug. 31 to Sept. 6

Carson City remembrance 9/11 ceremony set Sept. 11

‘Four feet;’ Water goal to avoid in Mason, Smith

Nevada Appeal at 150: Oct. 1, 1962: Carson City gets first airline; plan daily flights to Las Vegas

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: CTH determined to beat cancer

Jim Powell guest col: Urban deer in Carson City; it’s not like a zoo

Cheers & Kudos: Fundraiser for family in need successful thanks to community

Our Opinion: Name freeway after Deputy Carl Howell

Proud to be a Carsonite

Scene In Passing: Bacon brought home by those in know

Guy W. Farmer: Recent tragedies show us all lives matter

Cheers & Kudos: S.T.E.P. doing good work

Senator Square: Carson High School Senator Solutions Program seeks volunteers

Senior menus for week of Aug. 31

Local man putting passion for wine and food to work

Business briefs: Local agent closes first side of business with Century 21

Past Pages for Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015

Kit Carson Toastmasters of Carson City announces new members

Education briefs: Carson City man attending Fort Lewis College

Carson City birth announcements

Saturday, August 29

ALS ice bucket challenge ‘balloons’ up in Carson City

Carson Tahoe Health’s HopeFest raises $120,000 for cancer patient support

Nevada Appeal at 150: July 29, 1915: American occupation of Haiti begins

Carson City MAC construction on schedule

Western Nevada College in Carson City opening ‘Wind on the Sea, Tracks in the Sand’ by Victor Sandblom

Friday, August 28

Past Pages for Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015

Religion briefs: Back 40 at Carson City’s First Baptist block party today

Faith & Insight: American, the church & abortion

Trina Machacek: Snakes from a 4-wheeler

Wildlife officials kill ‘aggressive’ 450-pound bear at North Lake Tahoe

New traffic signal at U.S. 50 and Fortune Drive in Dayton

Arizona lawmaker to lead Nevada anti-school bullying program

EPA: Clean water rule in effect despite court ruling

Nevada casino win down 1 percent; July revenue a mixed bag

Ash to Kings Trail opens in Carson City Saturday

Civil Support team holds drill in Carson City on how to handle various scenarios

Carson High School students hold ‘Miracle Moment’ to help family of student who died

Barrett-Jackson auction won’t be at 2016 Hot August Nights

Sandoval names Cates Director of Administration

Ag sec. promises more sage grouse funds spending across West

2 men are rescued from The Venetian hotel-casino’s canal

ACLU suing to block Nevada Education Savings Accounts

Vandalism of “Black Lives Matter” sign at Reno church

Thursday, August 27

Past Pages for Friday, Aug. 28, 2015

Drone potential for Nevada still developing, Northern Nevada Development Authority members told

Wednesday, August 26

Kiwanis, Sunset Rotary help horse program

Nevada regulators vote to keep existing rooftop solar rates

Nevada Health Co-Op closing at end of year due to high costs

Nevada Appeal at 150: July 22, 1959: Carson police install radar to catch speeders

Past Pages for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015

Bo Statham: An inconvenient truth: Biden better than Clinton

Dan Mooney: Naked power and Donald Trump

Timepiece collectors event Sunday

Carson High ACT scores not up to par

Only three bucks needed to spruce up lawn in Carson City

Lake Tahoe Summit focuses on greater partnerships

Carson road diet could slim accident stats, public works official says

Nevada Appeal at 150: July 1, 1974: First car arrives

Carson City hospital partners with Huntsman Cancer Institute

Entrepreneurs pitch ideas in Reno contest

Carson City CASI holds 8th annual Bark, Whine and Dine fundraiser

Carson City 27th on natural haven list by U.S. Department of Agriculture

Carson City health inspections

Tuesday, August 25

‘Not much’ is not enough for an authentic discourse

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015

Past Pages for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015

Warning sparked as Carson City coyotes attack dogs; NDOW says drought part of problem

Western Nevada College News & Notes: Jump start coordinator Alex Segura-Garcia inspires students to succeed

Monday, August 24

Sam Bauman: Cooling down now, so head for the hiking trails

Carson City Planning Commission to take up old Citibank project

Past Pages for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2015

John Bullis: Teaching kids about money

JoAnne Skelly: Plant now for fall vegetables

Nevada Appeal at 150: April 22, 1910: Part 2 — Mark Twain called by death; Famous writer dies of broken heart at Connecticut home

Back-to-school means new scholarships, more breakfast

Nevada Appeal at 150: April 22, 1910: Part 1 — Mark Twain called by death; Famous writer dies of broken heart at Connecticut home

Strengthening El Niño impacts on Lake Tahoe region: too fickle to predict

Carson City road report for Aug. 24-30

WNC leads training effort for manufacturing careers

Nevada falls slightly in Thumbtack business survey

Gov. Sandoval to talk with Obama about greater sage grouse

$30M battery recycling plan breaks ground east of Reno

Ron Bliss: Nevada, California seem to have it better than other states in terms of ObamaCare

European union: Nevada partners with Poland

Renown opens urgent care clinic in TRIC

Business is popping

Grieve marks his 30 years owning auto body repair biz

Anticipation building

Senator Square: Students don’t take summer off, compete at nationals

Western Nevada College News & Notes: Jump start coordinator Alex Segura-Garcia inspires students to succeed

Northern Nevada ESL program recognizes tutors, students

Sunday, August 23

Five steps on the pathway to business success

Medical pot dispensaries closer to development

WNC Fallon builds wave of momentum

Michael Baker International receives FAA certification to operate unmanned aircraft

Beware this workplace flaw: You’re not a team player!

Reno growth has mixed impacts on Tahoe

Saturday, August 22

CARSON MONTESSORI BEGINS YEAR

ELKS HOST CHS CULINARY FUNDRAISER

Business briefs: Greater Nevada Insurance launched

Reno detective pinned Nevada Guard general

Carson City birth announcements

George Hampson of Carson City celebrates 95th birthday

Pony Express rides again

Guy W. Farmer: Social engineering in our U.S. military

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: We all mourn, come together

‘Gummit’ composition & other fishy tales

Animal shelter and Humane Society are doing great things

Past Pages for Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015

Here’s how Carson Street projects are being paid for

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015

Nevada Museum of Art opens unique Lake Tahoe exhibit in Reno

Friday, August 21

Teri Vance: It’s our time to be warriors

Religion Briefs: Back 40 to highlight First Baptist block party in Carson City

Coin show in Carson City

Thunderbirds headline Aviation Roundup

‘MANN OF HIS TIME’

We seek to end hunger one lunch at a time

Beating cancer in Carson City

Nevada Appeal at 150: Aug. 21, 1959: Hawaii officially made state with proclamation

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015

Past Pages for Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015

Faith & Insight: Grow up and stay just the way you are

Dog agility competition in Carson City

Smoke, haze on tap, but may ease a tad

Gov. Brian Sandoval not considering special session for school choice

Nevada reaches cap on net metering; solar fight continues

NV Energy Foundation gives WNC $25,000 grant

Regulators schedule meetings on Yucca Mountain nuclear dump report

Steve Teshara and Darcie Goodman Collins: Key decisions on Tahoe’s future pending in Congress

Nevada Appeal at 150: Nov. 8, 1962: World mourns death of Mrs. Roosevelt

Subdivision near Carson City airport proposed

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid discusses solar issues, tax repeal petition

Virginia City saloon owner denied gambling license

Lake Tahoe Environmental Summit covers major issues impacting California & Nevada

Connection fees boosted by board

Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival celebrating Count Basie on Friday

Thursday, August 20

Dean Heller, Dianne Feinstein: We need to protect Lake Tahoe for future generations

Past Pages for Friday, Aug. 21, 2015

Nevada Appeal at 150: May 6, 1942: Japanese internment underway

Letters to the editor for Aug. 21, 2015

‘The Warrior Would Emerge:’ fallen deputy Carl Howell honored

Photo gallery: Procession for fallen Carson City Deputy Carl Howell

NBC crowd gets anti-commerce tax pitch

Putting stock in trading water at forum

Carson Bypass: Conveyor belt starts hauling dirt up Spooner highway soon

Wednesday, August 19

Letters to the editor for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015

Past Pages for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015

Misleading on ISIS: Jeb Bush’s agenda is simply to distort truth

Cold Springs fire continues to burn

$2 million Pentagon grant to benefit Nevada sage grouse rehab

Arrests made at Walker Fire

JobConnect has job fairs Wednesday, Thursday in Carson City

80-year-old prisoner dies at Northern Nevada Correction Center

Tuesday, August 18

All of Carson City knew Deputy Carl Howell

Fresh Ideas: Reading is antidote to toxic stress of childhood poverty

Past Pages for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015

Get Healthy Carson City: With job fair approaching, boost skills now

Carson City health inspections

Updated: Carson City Board of Supervisors to take up utility connection fee hikes

Cold Springs fire grows to 4,000 acres

World War II veterans honored for their service and sacrifice

Marco Rubio to appear in Carson City on Sept. 1

Missing Lake Tahoe paddle boarder found alive

Aspen Park bear released into wild

Carson City students return to school

JoAnne Skelly: More pesky bugs — elm leaf beetles

Dayton motorcycle group creates fallen soldier monument

Lesser-known private school scholarship program starts slow

John Bullis: Don’t lose out on free money

Monday, August 17

Nevada Appeal at 150: Nov. 4, 1959: State Division of Forestry gets first airplane

Past Pages for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015

Sam Bauman: Days of the circus ‘side shows’ not over

Carson City gas prices $2.69 and above

Carson City road report: Right on red onto Fairview off of 580 no longer allowed

Nevada Appeal at 150: July 31, 1974: Impeachment hearings complete

Western Nevada College Foundation: WNC Golf Classic raises funds for program improvement

Vegas to Reno race trucks & buggies make appearance in Carson City

National Guard unit returns

Tahoe offers opps, challenges for businesses

The four components of an effective start-up business

Chamber nurtures entrepreneurs

Wealth of resources for startups

Shooting range hits target

Sunday, August 16

Local companies make the cut

July home prices up, sales numbers down

Four new companies to open in Reno

Program to protect pedestrians is beginning Monday

CHS culinary fundraiser in Carson City

Saturday, August 15

Cheers & Kudos: Carson City Library thanks those who made summer reading program a success

Carson City’s William and Marleba McCord celebrating 60th anniversary

Jim Shirk: Become proactive in our community

Jennifer Mahe: What should I expect if I’m involved in civil litigation?

Scene In Passing: In food fights, avoid those with hot coffee

Guy W. Farmer surprised by grandchildren on 80th birthday

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015

Past Pages for Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015

Carson City birth announcements

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: Thank you and welcome home to guard unit soldiers

Carson City business licenses for July 2015

Guy W. Farmer: The GOP debates: Winners and losers

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare festival brings the love to Sand Harbor

Grant to help students jump start college careers

Teri’s Notebook: Minnesota Street closed by Brewery Arts Center

Nevada Appeal at 150: March 28, 1910: Prison Board approves plans for new prison

A theology of barbecue and community

Friday, August 14

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015

Religion briefs: Eckankar service today in Carson City

Carson City property tax payments due Monday

Is This You? The shoe pit

Past Pages for Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015

Carson City Sears Store unveiling its new design

State disagrees with Yucca Mountain study

Yerington man, 21, killed in crash on I-80 east of Reno

Contra Costa Deputy Carlos Francies drowns in Lake Tahoe rescue attempt

Nevada Appeal at 150: Jan. 27, 1970: New town planned east of Carson City

Nevada Appeal at 150: June 10, 1970: Legislative Building dedicated

Federal experts: This El Nino may be historically strong

Kidding around in Carson City

Meteors streak across the Northern Nevada sky

Hundreds honor fallen firefighter during procession

Thursday, August 13

Letters to the editor for Friday, Aug. 14, 2015

Anti-tax coalition forum at NBC stirs controversy

Ron Knecht and Geoffrey Lawrence: The problems with wind and solar power

Past Pages for Friday, Aug. 14, 2015

Getting ready for another school year in Carson City

Tahoe Rim Trail backcountry camps coming up

63 WNC students receive $5,500 through state grant program

Sandoval: Talks with car maker Faraday Future are ongoing

Tesla to raise around $500 million in public offering

Nevada panel rejects solar industry petition as cap nears

Unknown company set to secure Reno pot license

6 unions endorse Democrat Ruben Kihuen in House race that’s crowded

Rep. Amodei, ex Lt. Gov. Krolicki joining Jeb Bush Nevada team

Adam Laxalt hopes Basque Fry becomes can’t-miss GOP campaign stop

Annual Edible Pedal ride Sept. 20 at Bowers Mansion in Washoe Valley

Bridgeport fire sending smoke to Northern Nevada

JoAnne Skelly: Root weevils eating leaves

Wednesday, August 12

Carson City JAC receives the jack to keep service going

Carson City panel finishes draft cultural master plan

District to provide high school students laptops

Past Pages for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015

Letters to the editor for Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015

Tried to ignore him, but Trump’s tooted own horn enough

Grant for low income students to take AP tests

Tuesday, August 11

Nevada Appeal at 150: Feb. 12, 1926: Ford price changes announced

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015

Loan approved to jump start voucher program

Time to squash summer with pizza

Ursula Carlson: Mourning at Pinkas Synagogue in Prague

Carson City health inspections

Past Pages for Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015

After testing mess, CTB/McGraw-Hill to take over

Northern Nevada HotSpot hosting fundraiser for Sierra Terhune Aug. 30 in Gardnerville

Monday, August 10

The final week of summer break

Nevada Appeal at 150: July 14, 1959: Steel negotiation collapses; strike gets underway

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015

Sam Bauman: Turning back the clock on TV

John Bullis: Divorce planning thoughts

Past Pages for Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015

689 Nevada students will receive new need-based scholarship

Highway 395 road work causes night lane closures

13 states want to block new federal water rule

Nevada lawmakers adopt Common Core high school math standards

Nevada regulations for Uber, Lyft clear another hurdle

Forum to cover recreational trails around Carson City

IRS: Watch out for tax scams

Trump’s criticism of TV host popular with GOP stirs backlash

’Fantastic Four’ bombs with $26.2M; ‘Mission’ again tops

Carson City road report for Aug. 10-16

University of Nevada, Reno researchers work with NASA on drone traffic control

Forest Service abandons Tahoe logging plan in legal fight

Shot in the arm for travel

Waste heat a hot commodity for ElectraTherm

Popular Tahoe cafe/coffee shop has new owners

Nevada looks to build ties in Poland

Onstream’s vision for the Internet of Things

Sunday, August 9

Referrals should be second nature in business

Sierra Lutheran expanding

Truckee shares criticism of Squaw village development

Managing transition in a family owned business

Businesses readying for property tax deadline

Business seminar offers strategies, straight answers

NV Energy urges businesses to attend Sure Bet Summit

Firefighter killed in fire near Lake Tahoe

Saturday, August 8

Nevada Appeal at 150: Oct. 3, 1962: Schirra plucked from Pacific to end longest space flight

Hand Up Health Fair in Carson City

WNC Fallon builds wave of momentum

Past Pages for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015

Business briefs: RE/MAX honors local agent Sam Whiteside

Brad Bonkowski and Andie WIlson: What’s hot in Carson City commercial real estate?

Cheers & Kudos: Patient thanks Carson Tahoe for care

Karen Abowd: Knowing available resources if the unspeakable happens

Scene In Passing: Ode to growth, needs, capitals & weeds

Western Nevada College News & Notes: CTE coordinator to guide students into technical education opportunities

Senior menus for week of Aug. 10

Carson City birth announcements

Guy W. Farmer: A new national monument for Nevada

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: Custom vests and custom cars

Patrick Pittenger guest column: Your Carson City gas tax dollars at work

Grocery Outlet raises $1,500 in food, $1,387 in cash during Independence From Hunger Food Drive

Carson City’s Alice L. Charpilloz celebrates 90th birthday

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015

Summer reading in Carson City

Rare gray wolf likely spotted in California’s Siskiyou County

Lyon County man sentenced to death for 5 murders in 2013

2015 Carson City Mint Coin Show and Fair set for Aug. 21-22

Making arcade-style games fair in casinos

Sunset in Jacks Valley

Nevada Appeal at 150: Feb. 3, 1970: Water company completes expansion program for master plan

Nevada Appeal at 150: July 15, 1959: New maximum security cellblock at prison replaces old dungeon

Orvis School of Nursing Hand Up resource fair aims to help local families

Friday, August 7

God’s care includes better health

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015

Teri’s Notebook: Gunn presenting Iran, Oman travels Sunday

Ron Knecht: Put me in, Coach – I’m ready to play today

Past Pages for Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015

Family seeking donations to help in laying local man to rest

Help sought in finding 15-year-old Douglas County runaway

Western Nevada College News & Notes: Tech courses prepare students for sustainable energy jobs

Carson City K9 unit vested up and ready for action

Carson Tahoe Hospital honors late doctor

Board denies Virginia City casino owner a gambling license

Carson City law enforcement cracking down on problem road areas

Sundown in the Ranchos

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care open house provides a snapshot of animal activity

V&T sets theme train schedule including Polar Express

Thursday, August 6

Letters to the editor for Friday, Aug. 7, 2015

Understanding power, motives, (lies) of politicians

Past Pages for Friday, Aug. 7, 2015

Obama to co-host fundraiser for Senate hopeful Cortez Masto Aug. 24 in Vegas

Proposed Nevada rules for ride-hailing firms include big fee

Dayton residential gas leak causes evacuation

Warm Springs Prison inmate fight sends one to hospital

City worker pay contract before Board of Supervisors Thursday

Four hurt in Tuesday night rollover

Nevada Appeal at 150: March 10, 1970: Sign for new Carson City Land Fill

Wednesday, August 5

Make states abide by Voting Rights Act

Past Pages for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015

Letters to the editor for Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015

Rooftop solar advocates upset with NV Energy

Water hearings for Smith, Mason valleys set

Bravada reacquires Wind Mountain Project

Burning Man to crack down on drone use for upcoming event

NDOT installing livestock fencing on U.S. 50 in Silver Springs

Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada exceeds goal for funding teen center

Officials calling Nevada solar future bright under EPA rules

Carson City health inspections for July 27

National Night Out unites community

Nevada Appeal at 150: Aug. 26, 1922: Concrete highway completed between Reno and Carson

Sierra Lutheran High School expanding with construction of athletics field

Tech support in Carson City

Tuesday, August 4

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015

Past Pages for Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015

Fresh Ideas: Don’t you want to know what’s in your food?

Get Healthy Carson City: Back-to-school immunizations at the Health Department

Annual Reno Gay Pride Festival Aug. 15

Monday, August 3

Sam Bauman: Seniors target for anti-aging schemes that offer little help

JoAnne Skelly: Is it time to use a pesticide?

Past Pages for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015

John Bullis: Congress needs to act on extending tax provisions

Nevada Appeal at 150: Jan. 25, 1951: First atomic explosion? “Detonation” near Las Vegas confirmed here by governor

Nevada Appeal at 150: Sept. 12, 1962: JFK vows U.S. will win race to moon

Carson City Road Report

Conservative groups launch efforts to repeal new tax plan

Carson City board deals with Streetscape, city officials’ pay

Tesla, Nevada agree on finalized gigafactory incentive agreement

Museum enhances Reno life

Local vintage boutique partners with national brand

Hitting the wall

Dolan shows off new dealership

Beautifying northwest Reno

Mary Poppins coming to Carson City

Ron Bliss: Early returns on rates for 2016 look encouraging; Little change

Sunday, August 2

Pastry chef baking for good cause

Industrial second quarter report shows Reno-area market growth

Your closely held company needs a buy-sell agreement

Carson Station going to the Max

Reno will be lighting company’s West Coast base

Master planner

Here comes the sun

Plowing ahead at the fair in Carson City

Tied up on the V&T

E.L. Cord Foundation awards Western Nevada College Foundation $50,000 grant for Applied Industrial Technology lab expansion

Chet Burton: WNC working to meet the needs for Nevada’s future

Saturday, August 1

Close up in Carson City

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: To infinity and beyond with avatars

Shelly Aldean: Drugged by bad choices

Brad Bonkowski: Tesla not primary driver in Carson City

Business briefly: Local business honored for outstanding revenue performance

Birth announcements

Nevada Appeal summer photo contest

Scene In Passing: ‘Truth,’ like beauty, often in beholder’s eye

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015

Sherlock heading Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training

Past Pages for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2015

Guy Farmer: A plea for civil discourse in politics

Senior menus for Aug. 3

‘21 Days of Hope’ leads up to Carson Tahoe HopeFest 2015

Nevada likely to land NASA contract for drone testing

How will Nevada handle Obama’s historic anti-pollution push?