News 2008-06-20 Andanh.com

Grooming a healthy forest
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District is launching an educational campaign to explain the work the district is doing in the Third Creek stream zone area.

Concern over 'Fur Ball' puppy adoption tactics
Dear Mr. Maxwell, We are owners of two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels pups who are our children and who we adore more than anything else in this world.

Ordinance should include landscape debris
Now that we have an ordinance prohibiting putting garbage out before 5 a.m. on the day of pickup, perhaps we should carry it one step further.

Surprised? Seriously?
Regarding IVGID board chairwoman Bea Epstein's statement of people "using the newly-enacted Policy 136 to use the beach facilities for recreation rather than to really express their First Amendment rights."

Family legacy planning: Taking the holistic approach
When we leave this life, we leave more behind for our families than mere material wealth. More important than our financial assets are our values, virtues and ethics.

The Mississippi knocking at the door
This is a once in 500-year flood. Statements like that have been made mute by climate change.

Motorcycle safety
This past fortnight has seen a pair of truly unfortunate tragedies - and a third close call - involving motorcycle crashes, both happening many miles apart, but both hitting home just as hard.

Gibbons caught by copycat journalism
Last week when the Reno-Gazette Journal broke the news that Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons sent hundreds of text messages to a woman not named Dawn, my eyes bugged out of my head.

Effluent project finishes third phase
The third of four phases in the district's sewage pipeline project is 100 percent complete, and while the entire multi-year project won't be fully finished until 2010, it has succeeded in shutting down the initial problem of a leaky pipeline across...

Work on new parks storage building making progress
The second - and smaller - of the district's major summer infrastructure projects remains on schedule to finish by its tentative deadline of mid-September.

Board approves software for fire district engines
The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District board of directors Wednesday approved funding for a new software system in the district's fire truck engines.

Deputies nab 20 pot plants
Before Washoe County Sheriff's Office deputies entered the War Bonnet Way home of Andrew and Jonathan Craig Saturday, they had no reason to believe the brothers were conducting a marijuana growing operation.

Need cash? Borrow from that retirement plan
Things are a little tough, these days, with houses not selling, the market going sideways, prices rising (notably petrol), and cash in general just becoming a little bit tight.

Obituary: Steven F. Oracko
Steven F. Oracko of Green Valley, Ariz. and a summer resident of Incline Village died Jan. 27, 2008. He was 80 years old.

Crystal Bay project breaks 'under'ground
Undergrounding utilities in Crystal Bay broke ground Wednesday with a ceremony at the corner of State Route 28 and Stateline Road and presentations by Washoe County Commissioner Jim Galloway and Boulder Bay CEO Roger Wittenberg.

Hyatt player wins big
When Ulrike Lesk bet the max bet on the quarter Wheel of Fortune Saturday night at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, she knew she'd have a shot at the progressive jackpot but didn't think she would win it.

Fredrick's Bistro offers Asian
Fredrick's Bistro on Tahoe Boulevard offers diners a unique American asian fusion culinary experience. From sushi that is out of the norm to a wide wine selection, the restaurant is one of Incline's must tries.

Students receive honors at Incline Middle School
Honor Roll for Incline Middle School for the fourth quarter of the 2007-08 school year.

Carson man dies in cycle accident
A 57-year-old Carson City man died Wednesday after losing control of his motorcycle on State Highway 28 near the Carson City/Douglas County border.

There's still time
The fourth annual Golf fore Education event, a yearly charity golf outing and auction which raises money for the children of Incline Village/Crystal Bay, kicks off this weekend.

Lawmaker: Purchasing rules should be updated Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
A state lawmaker said the legislature should look into updating the rules for state purchasing bids after a local small business lost a computer bid to a large Illinois company by less than $700.

Nevada 45th in technology Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Nevada ranks near the bottom among the states when it comes to fostering technology and science, a study released Thursday shows.

Employees showing too much skin? Create an office dress code Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
NEW YORK -- Here's a scenario very likely to happen at a small business this summer: The owner arrives in the morning, and is greeted not only by the company's receptionist but her exposed navel. And maybe her nose ring, too.

Airline cuts, gasoline woes make Vegas tougher ticket Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
LAS VEGAS -- Sin City is facing hard times.

Medical office clinic, surgery center to expand on services in Carson City Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Shaheen Beauchamp Builders LLC completed a new 11,000-square-foot medical office clinic and ambulatory surgery center for Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute.

Heller, Prothro receive Patriot Award Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve presented

Geothermal energy gets $90 million federal offer Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The federal government is making up to $90 million available over four years to industry and academia for advancing the research and development of next-generation geothermal energy technology.

Brookside Corporate Center sold for $20.7 million Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Brookside Corporate Center at Rock and McCarran boulevards in east Reno has been sold for $20.7 million.

Seminar teaches 'Selling From the Heart' Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
"Selling From the Heart" is the title of an upcoming seminar sponsored by the Nevada Small Business Development Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. Topics include:

Contractors recognize site safety Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Nevada Chapter of the Associated General Contractors Wednesday recognized its most conscientious companies of the past year while embarking on a new AGC Safe Site Program to redouble construction safety efforts.

Tribal growth outpaces state Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
WASHINGTON -- Revenue at the nation's American Indian casinos grew about 5 percent in 2007, significantly slower than in years past but still outpacing the growth rate at Nevada casinos amid a sluggish economy.

Reno attorney Scott Freeman honored Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The Nevada Attorneys For Criminal Justice have unanimously named Scott N. Freeman Defender of the Year 2008 in recognition of his work in criminal defense law. Freeman is the first Northern Nevada attorney to receive this award and was honored during the NACJ's annual award ceremony in Las Vegas earlier this month.

Waste Management put on ethical list Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Waste Management, Inc. has been named on Ethisphere's second annual World's Most Ethical Companies list. The company is the only one listed in the "environmental services and equipment" category.

Business mom wins national award for 'Kiddie Kangaroo' storage Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
A Reno mother and business owner has won a nationwide Mom's Best Award for her "Kiddie Kangaroo," soft storage pockets for keeping infant and child accessories in cars, carriers and strollers.

Reno Toyota clears way for new facility Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Reno Toyota began demolishing its existing facility Tuesday to make way for a new 295,000-square-foot facility at 2100 Kietzke Lane. When the new building is finished, it will be one of the largest Toyota dealerships on the West Coast. The new building, scheduled for completion at the end of 2009, will provide room for more service bays, parking and inventory.

PK Electrical hires Cannady, Franklin Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
John Franklin and Mindy Cannady have joined the staff at PK Electrical, an electrical engineering, design and consulting firm. Franklin, who previously worked in Las Vegas, was hired as an electrical designer/project manager and brings 10 years of experience with him. Cannady is the marketing manager and has 15 years experience. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of the Pacific.

Washoe home sales up slightly Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
Existing home sales for Washoe County saw a slight month-to-month increase in May but are still down compared with the same period last year, according to the latest monthly report from the Reno/Sparks Association of Realtors.

Google Maps keeps utility updated Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
Sierra Pacific Power Co. has tapped into the updated Google Maps technology for its economic development department's Web site.

Timilick Tahoe to open golf course Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
Timilick Tahoe, a private club community in Truckee, generated nearly $5 million in sales during the second half of May, said Tom Brosnan, vice president of sales at Timilick Tahoe.

United Way conference starts Friday Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra's annual Employee Campaign Manager Conference will launch a national "Live United" campaign that challenges Northern Nevada to help others and create a better community.

Casino management series begins Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:48:00 PST
The University of Nevada, Reno's Gaming Management Series begins next month with professional development classes that allow participants to update, enhance and learn management tools specific to the gaming industry.

Mostly overlooked, crappie can be fished in Northern Nevada Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:03:00 PST
One of the top three "panfish" in America, crappie, is overlooked by anglers for the most part in Nevada, at least in the northern part of the state.

Official start of summer kicks off Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Summer officially begins this afternoon at 4:59 p.m., but we've already had a lot of summery weather that could continue for the foreseeable future. The ridge of high pressure over us is semilocked into place by a low off the British Columbia coastline, which makes for a very stable weather pattern.

Weather often is the accomplice of wildfires Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Summer officially starts Friday afternoon, but the summery weather already has started. And it won't end anytime soon, by the looks of things. Sunny and warm, with highs near 90, will be a forecast we should all get used to.

Flash flood a severe threat Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Sunny skies will persist throughout the week, with high temperatures close enough to 90 degrees to not matter. 'Nuff said.

Still fresh after 40 years Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
Graham Nash didn't look like a man in the midst of a 10-day fast when he sang a duet of "Teach Your Children" with American Idol contestant Brooke White May 21 on the top-rated television show.

New shows: Beck; Boy George; Luis Miguel Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
The blues artists plays a free show at 4 p.m. July 6 at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. Details: 530-583-3348.

Carell, Hathaway update classics Max, Agent 99 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
LAS VEGAS -- Steve Carell did not necessarily see Maxwell Smart in himself. Everyone else did, including co-star Anne Hathaway and the studio behind the big-screen "Get Smart," which simply called Carell in and offered him the job, no questions asked.

'Love Guru' a lame self-help romp Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
In "The Love Guru," Mike Myers must come to love himself before he can love others. From the credits of this scattershot comedy sketch stretched and strained to movie length, Myers clearly loved himself to the point of narcissism going in.

'Get Smart' can't measure up to original, despite good cast Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:37:00 PST
"Get Smart," which began its life on TV as a classic sitcom that cleverly satirized Cold War espionage, has been transformed for the big screen into just another standard action picture.

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