News 2008-06-03 Andanh.com

Morning Report: Tuesday, June 3 Could be some rain tonight....
Today: Isolated showers before 5 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to between 15 and 20 mph. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Whittell student reported missing
A 15-year-old Whittell High School student has been missing for almost a month, and her family believes she may have run away a second time with her boyfriend.

Carson City mayor's son given four years in prison for injuring officer
A Carson City man was sentenced Monday to four years in Nevada State Prison for injuring a former Washoe Tribal officer who lost his job as a result of his disability.

Planning process nears stretch run for July 2-4 event
The second annual Red, White and Tahoe Blue event will take place again this Fourth of July holiday in Incline Village.

Hyatt gearing for summer, announces outdoor events
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe welcomes the summer of 2008 with fresh culinary offerings and outdoor entertainment. As follows is a brief list of attractions for both guests and locals to enjoy at the Country Club Drive resort.

Outdoor dining in full swing
Once summer arrives, everyone wants to be outside.

IVGID beaches open for 2008 summer season
With Memorial Day Weekend upon Incline Village and Crystal Bay today, the Incline Village General Improvement District is readying its three beaches for the expect rush of residents and visitors, not only for the weekend, but for the entire summer.

Realtor Board creates program for volunteers
There is not a shortage of fundraisers in Incline Village, although sometimes there can be a lack of volunteers working those charity events.

Real Estate News
Kurt Carlstedt with Coldwell Banker Incline Village Realty has earned the Certified Luxury Home Market Specialist designation in recognition of Carlstedt's experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market.

Going green: EcoBrokering gains popularity
Just six months into her new profession as a Realtor, Michelle Bater decided to bring along her personal interests of an environmentally-friendly lifestyle.

11 aides laid off at airport Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Reno-Tahoe International Airport Authority will lay off 11 part-time passenger aides at the end of August, officials said Monday.

Circus Circus recognized for safety Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Circus Circus hotel-casino in downtown Reno has received the Safe Partner Award from the state Division of Industrial Relations' Safety Consultation and Training section for creating a safe, healthy work environment for its employees.

Hospital receives marketing award Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Renown Health has received the Award of Excellence from the American Marketing Association for its promotional efforts for the 10-story Tahoe Tower's grand opening last fall.

Qdoba opens on Virginia Street Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Qdoba Mexican Grill added another franchise to the area with the opening of its latest Reno restaurant on Saturday. The store is at 6135 S. Virginia St., next to the site of the planned Whole Foods Market.

Renown nurses plan protest vigil Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Union nurses at Renown Regional Medical Center are planning a candlelight vigil June 11 to protest the lack of movement in labor negotiators with hospital management, according to a news release.

Elevation is key to getting the shot Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Until April, photography was just a hobby for Doug Gist.

Krueger earns honors for a third year Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Mark Krueger, managing director and vice president of the land division at Grubb & Ellis|NCG, was honored at the third annual Summit Awards with the Land Broker of the Year award for the third year in a row.

Hey, graduate, now is the perfect time to start your own business Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Graduating from college or graduate school? Congratulations! What are you going to do now? Send out resumes, look for a job?

Main Hed Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
When OB's Pub and Restaurant opened for business on Aug. 20, 1979, customers were greeted by homey, rustic décor that reflected a pioneer spirit. The Truckee Commercial Row structure, originally built downtown in the 1920s, featured a long narrow room, high ceiling and walls constructed of stacked brick and rock. Stained barnwood, originally collected by original owner Al O'Brien during his visits back to his home state of Minnesota, wainscoted the walls. Some of the wood planks were shaped and laminated into menus (hence the establishment's original name of OB's Board.

Meetings Direct offers various services Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
CS Meetings Direct is a new joint venture headed by Rick Chapman and Sean Schaeffer. CS Meetings Direct focuses on providing third-party services for room procurement, site inspections, contract negotiations, housing services, catering, trade show and destination management and golf and ski bookings.

Developers file lawsuit against D.R. Horton Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Two Nevada development groups have filed a lawsuit against D.R. Horton Inc., claiming the nation's largest homebuilder has missed payments on a large master-planned community.

Younger Agency hires sales executive Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Younger Agency of Reno on Friday announced the hiring of Elizabeth Duncan as sales executive for Spokane and Boise airports as well as ValleyRide Regional Transit in Boise.

Spring Mountain developers invest more than $80,000 in SoDAR Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The developers of Spring Mountain have invested more than $80,000 in SoDAR technology. SoDAR evaluates the feasibility of renewable wind energy. The state-of-the-art, solar-powered equipment has been installed on Dogskin Mountain to monitor wind speeds and patterns. During a 12-month period, wind behavior data will be collected and uploaded by satellite. The portable equipment can be moved to another site for further testing after initial tests are complete.

Jobless rate report due out this week Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The federal government this week will release its report on the nation's jobless rate for May, and a Reno economist expects little in the way of worsening unemployment.

Building Permits May Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:28:00 PST
RENO, May 26- 30

Board disciplines 3 local contractors Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Three contractors doing business in Nevada have been disciplined by the Nevada State Contractors Board.

Community organizations work to draw business, dollars to community Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Economic development is defined by the International Economic Development Council as the creation of wealth for individuals, businesses and communities. With the economic climate making headlines, people are talking more than ever about the economy and its impact on their lives. Clearly, a person's "well-being" is enhanced by having the economic means to survive, and even thrive, in our society. Collectively, successful economic development efforts add to that sought-after quality-of-life standard.

Where are the rebates? Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Nagging debt and soaring day-to-day costs of living appear to be getting in the way of big-ticket-item merchants' hopes of cashing in on the federal rebate checks going out to 131 million American households.

Jacob Lujano Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Northern Nevadans have different ideas on what to do with their rebates.

Pink propane truck to raise funds to fight breast cancer Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Bi-State Propane and the American Breast Cancer Foundation became partners in a program to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer.

A 7.0 earthquake has 30 times more energy than a 6.0 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Because there shouldn't be anything earth-shaking weather-wise during the next few days (fair skies and temperatures near the 80-degree mark), I'll take up most of this space continuing the discussion on earthquakes. Bob and Dolly asked how far away would be affected by a 7.0 earthquake, compared with a 6.0 or a 5.0.

IT jobs are forecast to grow by 24 percent through 2016 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The information technology job market still is one of fastest growing areas of employment. While the slowing economy has hit most employment sectors, technology jobs still are widely available, and many are going unfilled.

Shoptalk: Junkee opens and must-have travel gadgets Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Junkee Clothing Exchange at 960 S. Virginia St. has opened. The recycled clothing shop is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily and has some screaming deals. I walked out of there with three things I would have paid 10 times as much for. The 5,000-square-foot clothing shop also will house owner Jessica Schneider's budding interior design business. And if you've got clothes you want to sell, bring them in from noon to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Details: 322-5865.

Comparing annual percentage rates 'What does the APR mean?' Sat, 31 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
With interest rates continuing at low levels, you probably receive frequent offers to refinance your current home loan or to purchase a new home. You have many lender choices, ranging from the Internet to local mortgage bankers to mortgage brokers.

Evicted tenant can be held responsible for damages Sat, 31 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
I am in the process of evicting one of my tenants who lost his job and was unable to pay the rent. He is extremely bitter and I'm afraid he will damage the home on the way out. Is there anything I can do to prevent him from damaging the home?

There's no real benefit to paying off mortgage Sat, 31 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
Our condominium unit is now worth approximately $350,000, and we owe only $25,000 on our mortgage. We are from the old school and want to own this property free and clear. We have the money and are considering paying off the loan. Is this a good idea, and if so, how do we go about making sure that it is done correctly?

In most states, co-owner can file partition suit Sat, 31 May 2008 01:37:00 PST
DEAR BENNY: I co-own a side-by-side duplex in California. My partner lives in one unit and I live in the other. The property is held as tenants-in-common and we each are on the title, but the loan is in my name only because I am the one with the good credit. My question is: Would my partner be able to file a partition suit if she wanted to? We do have a TIC agreement, but nothing is mentioned in it about a partition sale. -- Tom

DVD reviews: 'Rambo' and 'Mad Money' not worth your money Mon, 02 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Rambo: 2-Disc Special Edition

The Rock Church Celebrates their new R.O.C.K. Initiative/Parking Lot Sale Sat, 31 May 2008 11:18:00 PST
Parking lot sale, Sat. June 28th, 8 am to 2 pm. We're "going green" and need to raise $50,000 for installation of solar panels. Visit website for more details of the initiative. Family fun day: bounce house, food, coat/shoe drive to benefit kids at Kate Smith Elementary School.

Friends remember Good Samaritan killed in bar Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:00 PST
Dan Burkhart had been in his usual festive mood in April when he stopped at a Wells Avenue bar to visit friends and unwind from the workday with a few beers.

Jury: Woman tried to hire hit on man Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:00 PST
A 24-year-old pregnant mother of two has been convicted of offering an undercover detective her Camaro in exchange for killing the father of her daughters with whom she was having a volatile custody battle.

Police believe 1 suspect linked to 4 area robberies Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:00 PST
Police are looking for a man they say committed four armed robberies in Reno, Sparks and Sun Valley between May 1 and May 12.

Truckee flood-control levee delayed 3 months Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:00 PST
Construction of the first modern levee to control flooding on the Truckee River has been delayed, but officials said the project should be under way by September.

Births Received 2 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:58:00 PST
RENOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Births Received 3 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:58:00 PST
CARSON TAHOE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Race might run past the finish line Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:00 PST
Six months to the day that Iowa voters launched an unprecedented presidential primary season, voters in South Dakota and Montana will cast culminating votes today in the race for the Democratic nomination.

Fuel cost may hurt farmers markets Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:00 PST
As five area farmers markets open this week, the high cost of fuel has created uncertainty over the price of fresh produce.

Experts: Geothermal wells not cause of Verdi-Mogul quakes Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:00 PST
Injecting fluid into the ground can cause earthquake swarms, but experts at Reno's geothermal plant said it's not possible that water pumped into deep wells there has anything to do with the unusual series of temblors the past three months.

Legendary musician Diddley's death stirs memories for lodge owner Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:00 PST
Rock 'n' roll pioneer Bo Diddley's death on Monday brought back a flood of memories for local concert producer Gary Schmidt, owner of the Reindeer Lodge on Mount Rose Highway who had hosted Diddley's concerts a number of times in the 1970s and '80s.

Superdelegate to speak at dinner Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:33:00 PST
Alice A. Huffman, a member of the national NAACP board of directors, will be the featured speaker Saturday at the Reno-Sparks chapter's 63rd annual Freedom Fund Banquet.

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