News 2008-07-25 Andanh.com

Man Care Flighted from Village Green
At 4:24 p.m. today paramedics believe a 60-year-old male had a cardiac arrest, according to Captain Jeff Herrick of the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District. Before paramedics arrived CPR was started by a citizen.

Tracking storms via Doppler Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
I don't see any clouds coming to the region today -- unless you're talking about clouds of smoke. As of press time, thick haze from the California fires has drifted back into the area and will likely be somewhere nearby over the next couple of days. Keep in mind, the number of fires has diminished over the last couple of weeks, so subtle shifts in wind can make a big difference when it comes to the amount of smoke we'll have to put up with.

Marriages Received July 24 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:18:00 PST
Petrut Toc, 31, and Carolyn Elizabeth Grady, 53, both of Incline Village.

Main Hed: Lavendar production means sweet success for Stagecoach Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:13:00 PST
STAGECOACH -- Lavender is ageless -- it has been used for thousands of years, first as a healing herb and later as a delightful perfume.

Fundraiser at Great Basin to benefit local teen Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
The Northern Nevada International Center will host a fundraiser from

Still time to sign kids up for triathlon Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Children 12 and younger can take part in the city of Sparks' annual Paddle, Pedal, Patter Kids Triathlon beginning at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Sparks Marina Park, 300 Howard Drive.

Burning Man reps to speak at Peppermill breakfast Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Representatives from the Burning Man counterculture arts festival are scheduled to speak at 7 a.m. Friday during the Western Industrial Nevada monthly breakfast in the Tahoe Ballroom at Peppermill Resort Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St.

Cops and Kids picnic features games, prizes Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
A Cops and Kids picnic and beach party is scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday at the Idlewild Park pool, 1900 Idlewild Drive.

Martini remembers trustee Porter Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Sparks Mayor Geno Martini issued a statement Tuesday on the passing of Washoe County School Board Trustee Lezlie Porter, who died Tuesday of cancer.

Seniors invited to reserve seats for free Artown play Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Patrons 65 and older get a free pass to Artown's "Nigerian Spam Scam Scam" at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The show will be held at the Nelson Building Laxalt Theater, 401 W. Second St. in downtown Reno. Those

Tough to keep Nevada clean Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Truckee Meadows received the cleanest bill of health yet from the Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful annual litter index on Tuesday, but a national survey said Nevada is the second worst state in the nation for outdoor quality and litter eradication programs.

University medical clinic to offer one more session Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
The University of Nevada School of Medicine's Student Outreach Clinics are a free service providing care to the medically underserved population. Clinics offer complete physical exams for school, sports or work and selected lab services at discounted fees.

First Tee offers golf camp for girls at Northgate Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
The First Tee of Northern Nevada has scheduled the Legends at Sparks Marina Golf Fore Girls with Patty Sheehan Camp from Aug. 18-21 at Northgate Golf Course,

Hula dancing company to perform demonstrations Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Kaulana Na Pua O Hula, a Carson City-based hula dancing company, will hold hula dance demonstrations followed by a hands-on Hawaiian art project at 1 p.m. Friday at Miguel Ribera Park, 3925 Neil Road in southeast Reno.

Attend free foreclosure seminar Friday at Chase Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
If you are behind in your mortgage payments or if your Adjustable Rate Mortgage has just reset to a new payment that's hard to make, you can attend a free foreclosure solutions seminar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday.

Chamber of Commerce holds mixer at Bistro 7 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
The Sparks Chamber of Commerce will hold a membership mixer from

Children learn baseball and life lessons at camp Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
If you want to achieve a goal in life, you have to work hard and never lose sight of your goal.

Golf: Wie brings mixed reactions Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:28:00 PST
Locals residents seemed to agree on Monday that Michelle Wie's appearance in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open will help draw attention to the event.

GOP leadership isn't 'honorable' Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
I find it sad that the leadership of a once-respected Republican Party would put it in the swirling waters, knowing that Americans who have had enough burdensome taxation and constitutional ignorance are the very same people who pulled the little handle. An attempt to present a negative image of "knowledgeable Americans" by calling them "Ron Paul Followers" is at best distasteful. This immature tactic should be limited to playgrounds, not newspapers.

Salary, fee raises lead us on road to perdition Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Yes, Cindy Wolf of Sun Valley [Letters, July 7], $30,000 is an immoral salary increase for judges but didn't you know that Santa Claus is with us 12 months of the year?

Cruel to round up, euthanize animals Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
So, euthanizing. Is it not the same action as slaughtering, only a more humane approach to destroy wild horses? Is there not a law currently against wild horses being slaughtered in this country?

Avoid costly options in energy production Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
They approved the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Storage site and spent years and billions of dollars to bring it near fruition only to conclude it is not desirable.

Will to enforce international law lacking Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
The world can be happy that one chapter is closed in the search for Radovan Karadzic, the Bosnian Serb leader, who was indicted in some of the worst atrocities of the Bosnian war.

Financial summit offers strong strategies for these tough times Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:37:00 PST
Staffers at the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra seem always to be ready to help when members of the community are in need. It is no different now, when families and individuals are so concerned about financial survival in these tough economic times.

LAST IN LINE, BUT VOTES WILL COUNT Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:44 GMT

IN BRIEF Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:44 GMT

Clinton touts energy credits Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:44 GMT

House OKs bill to rescue homeowners Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:42 GMT

Obama airs campaign ad on Spanish stations Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:43 GMT

ACLU to urge court to OK vote on initiative petitions Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:44 GMT

Parents of dead toddler are indicted Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:45 GMT

Reid presents bill aimed at polygamy Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:46 GMT

Nevada's fiscal woes among worst Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:42 GMT

A Closeup, Mic - A Star Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:45 GMT

Hepatitis C case linked to clinic Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:41 GMT

At 83, Tony Curtis is one for books Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:46 GMT