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Stories for February 2015

Saturday, February 28

Karen Abowd: Mental health vital to a healthy community

Past Pages for Sunday, March 1, 2015

Senior menus for week of March 2

Letters to the editor for Sunday, March 1, 2015

Education achievements: Dayton woman returns from studying in Italy

Business briefly: Carson City’s Smith Team honored as No. 2 top producer

Military achievements: Silver State grad complete basic military training

Knights of Columbus donates to Lyon County School District

Scene In Passing: Ode to music, art, leadership, community

Kelly Bullis: Documentation key to smooth tax season

Guy W. Farmer: How to not to lead from behind

Nancy Dalls: Color me gray

Cheers & Kudos: Jacks Valley staff thanks Hilltop Community Church for donations

Cheers & Kudos: Carson High School FBLA thank Community Center for help with event

Nevada Legislature: Week 5 features debate on equal pay, miniature horses

Grants will fund expanded impaired driver enforcement in Carson City

Carson City road report: Carson Street closure pushed back to March 8

Carson City breaks ground on $8.3 million multi-purpose athletic center (MAC) (with video)

MINTY FRESH

Veterans seek funding for housing

JOB FAIR

Friday, February 27

Spiritual discipline to be closer to God

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015

Is This You? $49.99 to be crinkle-less? I’ll take the crinkles

Past Pages for Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation : Nevada Senate resolution threatens outdoor recreation

Attorney General: School board broke law to cut off critic

USAF Band adds concert in Reno

Campagni Carson City Toyota Scion leading fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club

Lawsuit claims Bully’s lists cooks as execs to dodge OT

Western Nevada College to shut down baseball, softball teams after 2016 season

Looking forward to Carson City’s new animal shelter

Mr. Carson High contest is March 6

Carson City Library first in nation to offer manufacturing training program

Another theft at Topsy Lane Walmart

Carson City School District seeks input on 2015-16 calendar

Thursday, February 26

Johnson Lane residents explore forming general improvement district

Letters to the editor for Friday, Feb. 27, 2015

Past Pages for Friday, Feb. 27, 2015

Obama’s death tax targets family farms

Nevada Legislature: Committee passes bill raising bar for Millennium Scholarship

Nevada Legislature: Bill would regulate ‘roll your own’ cigarette machines

Nevada Legislature: School bond, prevailing wage bill faces bumpy Assembly ride

Carson City Planning Commission approves medical marijuana shop

Carson City resident selected as finalists for Douglas judgeship

Carson City Library receives STEM grant

Wednesday, February 25

Letters to the editor for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015

Past Pages for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015

Cutting through histrionics of immigration decision

In Brief: Carson City Photo Club to meet

Inmate, 70, dies at Yerington jail

Laxalt to Congress: Obama immigration action unlawful

FAA: Southwest for now can use planes that missed inspection

Tuesday, February 24

Ogilvy likes Montreux but probably won’t defend Reno title

Prepaid tuition deadline Saturday

Linda Ritter featured in Carson City Chamber of Commerce’s Meet the Artist series Saturday

Nevada Legislature: Bill would allow voters to receive sample ballots via email

African-American heritage celebrated at Legislature in Carson City

SIGN ME A SONG

Carson City Nugget’s Alatte Coffee & Wine Bar opens

Carson City hospital: Adios, image angst

Medallions feature state fossil, ichthyosaur

Past Pages for Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015

Fresh Ideas: Hands off our public lands

Recipe: Quinoa picadillo by Brian Shaw

Carson City health inspections for Feb. 18

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015

Get Healthy: This week is Eating Disorders Awareness week

Nevada employer numbers increase

Uncertainty in Nevada as federal highway funding in limbo

Nevada Artists Association honors winter art show artists

Nevada Legislature: Lawmakers introduce competing equal pay bills

Carson City to see cold front

Minden photographer earns service honor

New Carson City Fire Chief Bob Schreihans climbed life’s ladder

Carson City chamber leadership class fundraiser is Wednesday

Nevada Legislature: Bill would require fiscal reports from public worker unions

Nevada Legislature: Lawmakers review bill to create ‘pedestrian safety zones’

Nevada Legislature: Bill would make P.E. mandatory, set standards for classes

Nevada Legislature: Square dance bill do-si-dos to Senate after approval in Assembly

Ron Bliss: This year, those denied Medicaid or Nevada check-up can get plans on federal marketplace

Monday, February 23

Chinese New Year in Carson City

Carson City MAC project ground breaking Thursday

Nevada Legislature: Bill would codify religious freedoms for schoolchildren

Carson City gas prices still below Nevada average

Las Vegas Valley sees rare snow storm

Nevada Legislature: Lawmakers review bill to crack down on unauthorized hires

Battle Born Media acquires Sparks Tribune

Past Pages for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015

JoAnne Skelly: Debunking molasses myths

John Bullis: $840 billion spent Social Security benefits

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015

Sam Bauman: Final look at movies for seniors

Carson City road report: Carson Street is not closed Sunday; will be closed March 1

Ed Vogel, top Nevada newspaper reporter for 4 decades, dies

Carson City employers on the prowl at Friday job fair

Battle over Tahoe bears gets ugly; suit cites death threats

Heller: Sandoval GOP’s ‘A-plus choice’ against Reid

UNR office to forge new ties with business

Furniture dealer finds right fit in Reno

Washoe home sales edge up 1 percent during January

Making the case for flights between Elko and Reno

A hive of activity

Nevada Legislature: ‘Pop-Tart gun’ bill sponsored by GOP

Return 186 mustangs to range in NV on hold

‘Birdman’ tops Oscars defined by advocacy, originality

Senator Square: Late start days at Carson High School

Sunday, February 22

Business bankruptcy basics

Reno lands cyber security company

Entering the drone zone

Making room for those new habits

Northern Nevada 2015 lease negotiations

Food supplier gobbles up Reno site

In his own words: Chamber’s Tray Abney

Former Carson City fire chief still values home, family, service

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: For Carson City team, it’s in the (bean) bag

Robert Crowell: Everybody is an entrepreneur

Education achievements: Carson City woman places on University of Nevada, Reno Dean’s List

THE EAGLES ARE LANDING

Guy W. Farmer: American innocents abroad

Carson City Retirees of IBEW donate to NAMI

Tahoe/Douglas Elks retire U.S. flags

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015

Training is far more than just schooling

Kate Marshall and Elliott Parker: Falling wages for Nevada’s team

Business briefly: Kawada joins Carson City’s Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate

Bardin marries Fitch

Past Pages for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015

Senior menus for Feb. 23

Friday, February 20

Faith & Insight: Right and wrong questions

Storey County Fire receives solid ratings

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015

Past Pages for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015

IRS warns of email tax scams

Teri Vance: Carson City nursing student looking for help; locals win award

Richard Whitley named interim director of the Health and Human Services Department

ASH WEDNESDAY

Carson City students’ work to be shown at Galaxy

Carson City Schools foundation launched to provide 21st century resources

Capitol art in Carson City helping Always Lost

Thursday, February 19

Carson City School Board, Supervisors focus on training workers

Carson City nursing care facility clears first step with Board of Supervisors

DONATION TO CARSON CITY’S RON WOOD

Rash of burglaries stem from drug abuse

Letters to the editor for Friday, Feb. 20, 2015

Past Pages for Friday, Feb. 20, 2015

Carson City Board of Supervisors approve $7.7 million Big MAC contract

Carson City Chamber Mixer at Appeal

Pedro Martinez is finalist for Boston school superintendent

Nevada aviation tax abatements get bipartisan support

Hole shuts down highway, reopens debate on mining in the Virginia City area

Nevada Humane Society director to speak at Carson City’s Soup’s On

Carson City panel urges gradual hike in water, sewer fees

More than 300 make pitch to Tesla at University of Nevada, Reno job fair

Petition urges ban on Nevada coyote hunting contests

Bill would bar guns for those convicted of domestic violence

Michele Fiore draws criticism for concealed gun remarks

2,000 Nevadans enroll in HealthCare.Gov plans

Nevada Legislature: Senate panel OKs bill to curb construction defect suits

Fred LaSor: What book are you reading?

Wednesday, February 18

Letters to the editor for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015

Past Pages for Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015

Nevada Legislature: Square dancers want their hobby to be Nevada’s state dance

Nevada Legislature: Bill would bar guns for those convicted of domestic violence

Carson City Library celebrates Mardi Gras

Construction underway on Kirkwood development

COO Forum focuses on helping organizations’ second-in-command

The right kind of innovation

Reno grows video game recruiting

State launches program to help jobless find work

RTC looks to bolster bus service

Office market predictions for 2015

TMCC, trades council team up to train construction workers

Reframe, rewire, relax: Meaning of memories

NeuroSense, NNBW team on seminars

Performance evaluations do not work

Carson City’s Kristen Good to appear on ABC’s ‘Repeat After Me’ (with video)

Tuesday, February 17

Past Pages for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

Fresh Ideas: Finding a new piece of paradise

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

Get Healthy Carson City: Love your heart

Carson City residents spend Presidents Day outside

Remembering Carson’s state title basketball team from 40 years ago

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval faces criticism on tax plan from fellow Republicans

Carson City pump prices heat up; upside room to run

Nevada Legislature: Assembly passes bill to curb construction defect suits

TRPA releases Heavenly Epic Discovery report

Sen. Debbie Smith discharged from hospital after surgery

Nevada Legislature: Bill would define protections for horse-related injuries

Nevada Legislature: Bill makes it easier for cities to tweak union contracts

Nevada Legislature: Senate Republicans introduce voter identification bill

Nevada Legislature: Bill would reimburse teachers who buy classroom supplies

Sierra Sun editorial: Ten of George Washington’s greatest remarks

Carson City Health Inspections for Jan. 29

Thunderbirds coming to Minden

Barry Zito returning to A’s on minor league deal, sources say

Monday, February 16

STANDING AGAINST VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN CARSON CITY

Western Nevada College News & Notes: Business helps student athletes of Carson City’s WNC prepare for season

JoAnne Skelly: March is a good time to start planting

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015

Funds available for park and recreation projects from Nevada Division of State Parks

Past Pages for Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015

John R. Bullis: What is a worthless security?

Sam Bauman: Best of the old senior Academy Award films — Chaplin, Olivier, Fonda

Be on the lookout: IRS warns of scams

Nevada Legislature: Unions, Democrats oppose public employee board overhaul

Douglas, Lyon sheriffs watching for distracted drivers

Mercury nudges record high in Carson City; no precip

Nevada Legislature: Senate exempts school construction from prevailing wage law

Nevada wildlife sanctuary probes deaths of tiger, wolf

Carson City Board of Supervisors to take on ‘Big MAC’ Thursday

Carson City road report for Feb. 16-22: Downtown Carson Street closures begin today

Bill would let Nevada bar, saloon owners allow dogs inside

Downtown Carson City to see ‘innovation district’ by 2018

The right direction

Edgewater drawing strong interest

Guest Column: A bad law that needs to go away

Ron Bliss: ACA creditable coverage includes VA, Medicare Part A, tri-care and qualified employer plans

Sunday, February 15

NevadaStaffing’s Steve Rose in his own words

Yogurt Beach to open in Carson City

Carson City RadioShack stores will be closing

Closures of Carson City downtown streets begin on Sunday

Teri’s Notebook: Choosing a life of growth over a life of ease

Carson City HHS clinic urges measles vaccinations

Senator Square: Carson High School leadership class hosting clean-up day

Saturday, February 14

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKLES: Carson City team carries a big kick

Education achievements: Minden native named to dean’s list

Business briefs: Carson City resident opens floral design shop

Dutch Bros. donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada

Dayton High School students honored for academic performance

Carson City bean bag baseball team takes gold

Principal Dan Sadler: Carson Middle School creating positive culture to support students

Brad Bonkowski: Carson City’s involvement in the legislative process

Senior menus for week of Feb. 16

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015

Scene In Passing: Some ‘gummit’ works. Lots? Lotsa luck

Troy Warne: ‘Be the change you wish to see in the world’

Past Pages for Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015

Guy W. Farmer: Hash oil explosions, part 2

Past Pages for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015

Tender Valentine’s moment during WWII

Here’s a Valentine’s reminder: The world’s great need is still love

Eckankar to hold worship service at Carson City Community Center

Going my way means get going with going

Friday, February 13

Nevada Legislature: Bill would help lower-income children afford private schools

Nevada Legislature: School concealed weapons bill introduced

Carson City School District launches foundation to raise money for schools

Nevada Legislature: Committee passes bill to curb construction defect suits

Nevada Legislature: Papers filed to launch recall effort against Assembly Speaker John Hambrick

Carson City downtown street closures upcoming soon

Rita’s Italian Ice ‘the In-N-Out of desserts’ coming to Carson City

Minden to host grouse, piñon summit

Nevada leads U.S. in per-capita growth in solar jobs

Thursday, February 12

Past Pages for Friday, Feb. 13, 2015

Chance to hike Fay-Luther Trail with Snowshoe John Thompson

Carson City to have six Character Counts! after school programs

Real interest of children is economic growth

Letters to the editor for Friday, Feb. 13, 2015

Carson City Toyota Scion helping Austin’s House

Heavenly Mountain Resort opens new terrain after weekend snow

Nevada Supreme Court upholds retroactive reclassification of sex offenders

Carson City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class fundraising for project

Nevada Legislature: Treasurer plans to present alternative budget

Nevada Supreme Court: Citing error court reverses campaign finance ruling

Nevada drought inspires high waste bills

U.S. judge temporarily blocks wild horse roundup in Nevada

ROSES TO THE OCCASION IN CARSON CITY

High wind scraps SpaceX observatory launch

Tark the Shark passes away at 84

Carson City Symphony celebrates the seasons

FIFA Women’s World Cup bound: Team from Carson City CPAC program fundraising for trip

Carson City Community Center hosts CHS Talent Show

Wednesday, February 11

Letters to the editor for Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015

Nevada Republicans seem to have trouble being able to govern

Past Pages for Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015

Nevada Supreme Court refuses to re-open battle over tax on coal imports

Nevada Legislature: Bill would curb construction defect suits

Nevada high court: Citizen Outreach must register, disclose contributors

Stagecoach man arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary

Carson City Health and Human Services to host measles vaccination clinics

Carson City debt commission approves $18 million sewer bond

Past Pages for Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015

Carson City health inspections for Jan. 9

Confusion, chemtrails lead to first step of action

Food firms eligible for loan guarantees

Tuesday, February 10

Are lawmakers’ day jobs conflicts of interest?

Highway 50 at Cave Rock to be closed for emergency repairs

Nevada Legislature: Bill would strengthen medical marijuana tax law

Nevada Senate upholds governor’s gun background check veto

Statewide chiropractic association established

Dayton Judge Camille Vecchiarelli presented Judge of the Year award

Nevada high court: Citizen Outreach must register, disclose contributors

Tesla offering up to 350 internships through University of Nevada, Reno

Most of Vegas Clarion hotel-casino imploded

Monday, February 9

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015

John R. Bullis: Let’s all help the caregivers

Past Pages for Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015

Carson City sees gasoline price heading higher

JoAnne Skelly: Be careful when using herbicides

Sam Bauman: How about Senior Academy Awards for older movies?

Carson City Civil Air Patrol unit to form

No measles in Washoe County

Nevada Legislature: Bill would loosen rules on political advertising

Nevada Legislature: Bill would extend teaching licenses to more immigrants

Gov. Brian Sandoval: ‘Sick to my stomach’ over high pedestrian deaths

Attorney General ‘never had a doubt’

SAFE AND SOBER 5K IN CARSON CITY

Teri’s Notebook: Carson City’s Struble running for Alzheimer’s research

High winds bring 134 mph winds to Sierra

Author seeks input about book on Minden library cats

Judge ‘troubled’ by latest mustang roundup planned

Real estate agents going global to sell Lake Tahoe estate

The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery trio brings different skills to business

Senior living community sees $5M remodel

Golden Gaming merges with Lakes

New Millennium Games’ Michael Wiltshire

A better paddleboard

State Route 342 below Gold Hill closed for safety reasons

Ron Bliss: Dropping or not paying for dental plan

Hallie and Brent Murphy: Checks and balances

Sunday, February 8

Sports betting big winner in gaming industry

Carson City Board of Supervisors drop property tax rate two cents

Carson City board honors Pete Livermore honored posthumously for protection of watershed

Senator Square: Carson High invites alumni back for Friday celebration

Mahe family takes over Nevada Day Treasure Hunt

Carson City volunteer connection

Senior menus for the week of Feb. 9

Scene In Passing: Ode to four-letter words and the future

Carson City business licenses

Letters to the editor for Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015

SILVER DOLLARS AND WOODEN NICKELS: Hip, hip hooray for CHS cheerleaders

Guy W. Farmer: Facts about ‘medical marijuana’

Carson City road report for Feb. 9-15

Past Pages for Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015

Business briefs: Kellie Roberts of Carson City’s Realty Executives earns award

Tiffany Westrich: Technology can curb narcotic abuse while preserving relief options for pain suffers

Elliott Parker: Snowsnakes and election fraud

Education achievements: Carson City’s WNC announces fall 2014 Dean’s List

Job Fair in Carson City set for Feb. 27

Saturday, February 7

Nevada Legislature: What’s ahead during the 2nd week?

Cheers & Kudos: CASI thanks Stemler family, DCNR for donations

Sparks Sen. Debbie Smith recovering after brain surgery in Texas

Are lawmakers’ day jobs conflicts of interest?

Carson City ATA Martial Arts to offer safety and success seminar today

Letters to the editor for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015

Justin Simmons: More is on the way

Past Pages for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015

Friday, February 6

NEW SECURITY FENCE AT CARSON HIGH

Carson High School cheerleaders heading to USA High School Spirit Nationals in Anaheim, Calif

NV Energy’s smart meters to be tested by outside laboratory

Carson City Board of Supervisors set stage for downtown design

Three arrested in death of missing Lyon County woman

Nevada Legislature: Bill to build schools, suspend prevailing wage OK’d by committee

Douglas floods don’t qualify for emergency status

North Carson City crosswalk temporarily removed

Carson City ice rink closes for season

Sen. Debbie Smith to undergo brain surgery in Texas

Dan Bilzerian, poker pro, takes plea deal in Las Vegas bomb case

Nevada lawmakers examining entertainment tax

Law enforcement from 17 Nevada counties gather for summit

Nevada Legislature: Regulators focuses on online gambling as practice grows

Drought in Carson City, Lyon and Douglas prompts disaster declaration

Thursday, February 5

Letters to the editor for Friday, Feb. 6, 2015

Past Pages for Friday, Feb. 6, 2015

Gold, lithium, fracking topics du jour in Carson City meeting

TREE REMOVED FROM CARSON CITY’S FUJI PARK

Pickles creator Brian Crane visits Carson City Senior Center

Pathologist star defense witness in Tahoe murder case

Biking Carson City

Churchill County toddler believed to have measles

Home raided in lawmaker vote probe has Nevada consultant tie

Carson City on USDA’s primary natural disaster area from drought

Nevada Legislature: Guns in cars bill draws crowd

Nevada Legislature: Bill to build new schools, suspend wage rules draws crowds

Sen. Debbie Smith worried, not in pain in advance of brain surgery

Harry Reid’s brother accused of DUI, battery on an officer

University of Nevada students protest Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s immigration stance

Wednesday, February 4

Ron Knecht: Nevada’s budget: A public-interest perspective

Letters to the editor for Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015

Nevada Legislature: Republicans take control of 120-day session

Carson City Fire Chief Bob Schreihans pinned at ceremony

Nevada court hears Barrick Gold-Philippines province appeal

Carson City sees spike in flu cases in tri-county area

Imminent Big MAC in Carson City to cost $8.3 million

Nevada Legislature: Governor’s Office of Economic Development narrows focus to higher paying jobs

Nevada Legislature: John Hambrick elected Assembly Speaker

Lake Tahoe Brewing Company hosts grand opening Wednesday in Carson City

Official: Nevada needs to focus on attracting high-wage jobs

Fresh Ideas: Getting to know my neighbors on the web

Job search tips from Carson City Health and Human Services Workforce Program

Tuesday, February 3

Letters to the editor for Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015

Past Pages for Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015

Carson City Health Inspections for Jan. 7

Measles investigated near Reno and confirmed in Clark County

Fallon settles federal complaints about hiring disabled

Nevada Senate Democrats angry over redistricting rules

Bill would require HPV vaccine for Nevada school enrollment

Ex-Nevada lawmaker Steven Brooks receives 3 years’ probation in gun case

Smith and Mason valleys have groundwater reduced by 50 percent

Tiffany Westrich: New technology can curb narcotic abuse while preserving relief options for pain suffers

Fred LaSor: Grading ourselves

Monday, February 2

JoAnne Skelly: Dry Northern Nevada winter means it is time to water trees, shrubs

John R. Bullis: What is the ‘nanny’ tax?

Washoe County notified of two possible measles cases

Nevada Legislature: Sen. Debbie Smith to miss opening few weeks

Nevada Legislature: Uber, taxi fight could be major issue this session

Carson High School Safe & Sober 5K Saturday morning

Latest suit to block Nevada mustang roundups targets drugs

Man accused of 5 Lyon County murders to get death penalty review

Carson High School crowns WinterFest King and Queen

Western Nevada College News & Notes: Carson City college beams over asteroid with moon

‘SPRINGTIME’ IN CARSON CITY AREA

Nevada prisons chief Greg Cox wants funds to build new death chamber at Ely State Prison

Carson City Past Pages for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015

Letters to the editor for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015

Sam Bauman: Good hike tonight for happy hiking seniors

Slide in gas prices comes to halt, GasBuddy analyst says

Nevada Legislature: John Hambrick voted Assembly Speaker

Construction defect, wage reform top business items

In his own words: Xogenous’ Ron Husey

Renovation continues at Grand Sierra Resort

Bently preserves history at Minden Flour Mill

Outlook improves at Directions

Sunday, February 1

New brewery; barbecue, sushi restaurants open in Incline Village

As small business optimism rises, worries decreasing at Tahoe | Column

Nevada casinos continue recovery since 2007 peak

Steve Sinovic named newest editor of Northern Nevada Business Weekly

Lake Tahoe Brewery hopping with activity, nears opening in Carson City

How to make an independent restaurant work for you

Prepare for 2016 ACA deadlines