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Wednesday, November 30

Nov. 30, 2022 Letters to the Editor

R-C Letters to the Editor

County shifts VHR backend in-house

While the Vacation Home Rental Advisory Panel continues to work on regulations, the county is bringing the permitting process in house.

The Nov. 30, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Tuesday, November 29

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Application for Water No. 92238

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Application for Water No. 92239

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Notice of Application

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Petition for Name Change

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Hearing

Update: Stormy weather in Valley forecast

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Carson Valley from 4 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday.

County, deputies and sergeants associations heading for arbitration

Includes county statement about negotiations issued on Nov. 23

Ag Fair features art Saturday

The second annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the historic Storke Dairy, 876-C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville.

The Nov. 29, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Highway closes Saturday for Parade of Lights

Roads will close at approximately 4:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 5 p.m.

History and holidays at Dangberg Historic Park

An open house weekend at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3-4.

Mountain rain or snow project invites community observers around the country to improve winter weather predictions

A project started at Lake Tahoe to differentiate snow from rain near the freezing point has grown and has received funding from NASA for three more years.

Monday, November 28

The Nov. 28, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Sunday, November 27

Spooner Lake celebrates opening of new facilities

Nevada State Parks and partners, including local officials, private donors, and stakeholders, gathered at Spooner Lake State Park on Nov. 17 for a ceremony marking the completion of an $8 million new visitor center and amphitheater.

County issues breach notice on Muller Parkway

Douglas County plans to begin work on a two-lane section of Muller Lane Parkway that crosses Park Ranch holdings property next spring.

Man receives 4-10 years in prison for slashing

Tevin Matthew Ahdunko, 28, was sentenced to 4-10 years in prison.

Giving thanks a popular Bible theme

Reflections on the Word

Alpine County Chamber of Commerce looking for new director

Alpine searching for new director of Chamber of Commerce

Friday, November 25

Santa in town for Small Business Saturday

For the second year, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus are helping promote Small Business Saturday this weekend with a toy drive at Brown Bear Design and Gadzooks!

East Fork announces outreach sessions

Public sessions on the new East Fork Fire regulations are 3-5 p.m. Wednesday and 3-5 p.m. Dec. 6 at the district offices 1694 County Road in Minden.

East Fork fuels team helps Genoa clean up

The East Fork Fire Protection District’s Fuels and Fire Crews helped the Town of Genoa and Genoa residents in a clean up day on Nov. 18.

The Nov. 24, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Thursday, November 24

500 participate in frosty Turkey Trot

For more information, visit thefoodcloset.org

The Thanksgiving 2022 R-C Morning Report

Happy Thanksgiving, Carson Valley

Project Santa Claus brings North Pole to Gardnerville

The 35th year of Project Santa Claus is gearing up for another holiday season.

Wednesday, November 23

Smalley leads Tiger all-region selections

Douglas High football was led by Cole Smalley on the all-region teams released over the weekend

Four earn 5A all-region volleyball recognition

Carson’s Witter earns Coach of the Year

Carson High volleyball posted a handful of players to the all-region team. Plus, the Senators boasted the coach of the year.

Final Four headed to Las Vegas for first time

The NCAA awarded the men’s national semifinals and championship game to Allegiant Stadium for the 2027-28 season.

R-C Letters for Nov. 23, 2022

Letters to the Editor

75 years of securing small-town lives

What started as a side hustle in Warren Reed’s living room of his Eighth Street house 75 years ago, has grown into a three-generation regional insurance agency, known as Warren Reed Insurance.

Block D Turkey Drive a community effort

Douglas High School Block D students purchased nearly a ton of food, hygiene products and more for the Carson Valley Food Closet with $51 to spare of their $5,000 budget.

The Nov. 23, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Tuesday, November 22

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice to Creditors

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Notice of Trustee's Sale

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Notice of Ordinance 2022-1610 Introduced

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Notice of Ordinance 2022-1612 Introduced

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Notice of Hearing

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Water Conveyance Advisory Committee Public Hearing

Nevada-UNLV football telecast picked up by NSN

Reno-based Nevada Sports Net will broadcast the Nevada-UNLV football game on Saturday night.

Home cooking fires increase on Thanksgiving

There are more home cooking fires on Thanksgiving than any other day, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

Bears stocking up for long winter’s nap

Mama bears begin to hibernate in mid-November, while papa bears do not typically go to den until mid-December.

Memorial service Wednesday for former longtime planning commissioner

A memorial service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gall Catholic Church for longtime planning commissioner JoEtta Brown.

The Nov. 22, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley

Monday, November 21

State delays proposed Highway 50 sessions with county

The Highway 50 Tahoe East Shore Corridor Management Plan, which would reduce some parts of the highway down to two traffic lanes in places in a move the state says will increase safety.

Warm Springs Correctional Center to close in Carson City

The Nevada Department of Corrections announced on Monday that it will close Warm Springs Correctional Center in Carson City as a means to increase safety and security and reduce overtime.

Water key to new fire regulations

No fewer than three water tenders were required to extinguish to a chimney fire on Meadowlark Circle in the Gardnerville Ranchos on Thursday.

Superintendent receives raise

Under the contract, if the district’s collective bargaining units agree to a freeze or decrease, Lewis’ salary will also freeze or decrease by the average percentage of decreases for the bargaining units.

The Nov. 21, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news mostly related to the power outage this morning.

Turkey trotters signed up for Thanksgiving run

The Carson Valley Food Closet’s Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at Minden Park.

Time to give thanks for what we have

Reflections on the Word

No precipitation in forecast until early next week, at least

It has been a quarter-century since the New Year's Flood of 1997 broke records across Western Nevada.

Sunday, November 20

Friday, November 18

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Notice of Hearing

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Douglas County Vacation Home Rental Advisory Board Public Meeting

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Notice of Construction

Former Lakeside will be site of new Barton Hospital

Barton Health will continue to have presence in South Lake Tahoe

Chimney fire results in smoke inhalation

A Gardnerville resident was treated for smoke inhalation after a chimney fire that spread to the back wall on Thursday afternoon.

Grants allow restoration of Delongchamps pillars at Dangberg Home Ranch

Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch announced this week that significant restoration work at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park has recently been completed.

The Nov. 18, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Spooner Lake celebrates opening of visitor center

Nevada State Parks and partners, including local officials, private donors, and stakeholders, gathered at Spooner Lake State Park on Thursday for a ceremony marking the completion of an $8 million new visitor center and amphitheater.

Thursday, November 17

The Nov. 17, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Wednesday, November 16

School board challengers win races

Election results updated from Tuesday night

Guidebook publisher says Lake Tahoe needs a break from visitors

Lake Tahoe joins the cliffs of Normandy and Antarctica among natural attractions that need a break, according to ‘Fodor’s Travel.’

Teen fights body shaming in one-act drama

“Body Body,” Douglas High School’s One-Act Thespian production opens 7 p.m. Friday.

Most Douglas residents cast paper ballots

Only a quarter of Douglas County residents voted using a polling machine in the General Election

The Nov. 16, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Resorts thankful for early snow

Thanksgiving week may see a side of stormy weather

Meet Charley the Reading Paws dog

Volunteer and retiree Pamela Sauer brought her dog Charley to meet with youngsters at the Minden Branch of the Douglas County Public Library

A and H moves to new office

A and H Insurance Inc. has moved into their new office at 1663 Lucerne St. Suite C, Minden.

Hallelujah Toffee owner Sierra Nevada Republican Women entrepreneur of the year

Sierra Nevada Republican Women honored Hallelujah Toffee owner Jeannie Burns

Tuesday, November 15

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Notice of Unclaimed Property

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Notice of Trustee's Sale

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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO REVISE TARIFF

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice of Hearing

Seven students graduate Simmons’ comedy workshop

The first class of comedy workshop students since the coronavirus outbreak graduated Nov. 7 at the COD Casino in Minden, according to Valley comedian and instructor Kat Simmons.

Registration open for Western Nevada College spring registration

Students new to Western Nevada College may now begin registering for spring semester courses.

Woman killed in Picketts Junction crash

A 33-year-old Fair Oaks woman was killed after she drove through Picketts Junction on Monday and ran into a boulder on the other side.

The Nov. 15, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Monday, November 14

Lake Tahoe residents protest Highway 50 corridor plan

The meeting of the Nevada Department of Transportation Board of Directors has been rescheduled for Friday

Pop Warner Cheer Squad raising money for nationals

Members of the Douglas County Varsity Pop Warner Cheer squad are conducting fundraising across Carson Valley after they won first place at the Sagebrush Competition in Reno on Sunday.

Douglas High assistance fund fills in gaps for low-income students

High school is hard as it is and the last thing a student needs to worry about is their clothes and supplies or being denied entry on a sports team or in an AP class based on their income.

The Nov. 14, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Sunday, November 13

Saturday, November 12

Students take oath for personal and career goals

Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates is a program that helps young people graduate from high school and make successful transitions to postsecondary education or employment.

Carson Valley residents observe Veterans Day

Nov. 11 saw events at the Douglas County Courthouse and the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, which were both new when World War I ended.

Friday, November 11

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Notice of Hearing to Confirm Sale of Real Property

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Notice of Lien Sale

Lead holds for school board challengers Burns, Jansen and Dickerson

Election results are at silverstateelection.nv.gov or govotedouglas.com

Gardnerville students know how to honor veterans

Gardnerville Elementary students honor veterans

Washoe celebrate veterans with brunch

Washoe veterans were honored with a brunch hosted by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California on Thursday morning.

Heavenly, Kirkwood ski resorts open Saturday

The forecast contains a chance of a little more snow at Tahoe over the weekend.

The Veteran's Day 2022 R-C Morning Report

A wrap up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Chamber recognizes ‘Valley of Stars’

The 2022 Community Recognition Awards honored six individuals and organizations on Nov. 5

Thursday, November 10

Affordable broadband team seeks to increase participation

Fewer than a quarter of the Douglas County households eligible for a federal affordable connectivity have signed up, according to the Douglas County Broadband Action Team.

Prescribed burning will continue this fall

A three-day burn on Kingsbury was conducted by Tahoe-Douglas firefighters last week

The Nov. 10, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Wednesday, November 9

Douglas cross country runs at state

This past weekend in Boulder City, Douglas High School cross country had 10 runners cap their seasons at the Class 5A state cross country meet.

Nine area tennis players earn all-region honors

Douglas and Carson High Schools combined for nine tennis players on the Class 5A all-region teams released last week.

Craft Fairs in Gardnerville and Sunridge this weekend

Young at Heart's two-day craft fair is Friday and Saturday, Sierra Lutheran High School's is Saturday

Careful with that cozy fire

As the temperatures drop outside, thoughts turn to cozying up in front of a warm indoor fire.

County, state host Flood Awareness Week

Flood Awareness Week is Nov. 13-19. Douglas County and the State of Nevada are hosting an educational event to inform citizens on flood preparation and safety on Nov. 15.

Update: Highway 395 reopens to passenger vehicles south to Bridgeport

Snow has fallen much of the day across Carson Valley

News flash: Elections are stressful

Nothing like a little snowstorm to add to the stress

Truck carrying Starbucks products unstuck after three days at Emerald Bay

An 18-wheeler hauling 20,000 pounds of Starbucks products was pulled free Saturday after going over the edge on Highway 89 above Emerald Bay in the Nov. 2 snowstorm.

Douglas County Democratic Women award scholarships

Four Douglas County students who started college this fall received scholarships from the Douglas County Democratic Women.

The Nov. 9, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Tuesday, November 8

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Ordinance 2022-1607 Adopted

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Ordinance 2022-1606 Introduced

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Ordinance 2022-1608 Introduced

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Notice of Trustees's Sale

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Notice to Creditors

The Election Day 2022 R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Douglas registered active voters increases 667 to 40,493

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at five locations across the county, including the Election Tent, the Douglas County Community & Senior Center, and the Kahle, TRE and Washoe Tribe community centers.

Monday, November 7

Winter weather advisory nudged ahead to 4 a.m.

After Monday's break, more precipitation is forecast for early Tuesday morning

Longtime Minden doctor moves to Carson Valley Medical Center

One of Carson Valley’s most popular doctors is bringing his practice back to Gardnerville.

Gardnerville celebrates Día De los Muertos

Hundreds turned out to celebrate Gardnerville’s first celebration of Día De los Muertos.

The Nov. 7, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of storm news from around Douglas County, Nev.

Sunday, November 6

Quilters honored for contribution to veterans

A dozen quilters received plaques thanking them for the 570 quilts they made for veterans at an event at Fabric Chicks Oasis on the Battle Born state’s actual birthday last week.

Chili cookoff raises $25,000 for Suicide Prevention

Intero’s chili cookoff does more than provide a fix for Carson Valley chili lovers.

Saturday, November 5

Meteorite punctuates nature's entry into art shows

For information or to report a meteorite sighting, visit fireball.amsmeteors.org

Friday, November 4

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Douglas County, Nevada Quarterly Report

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Notice of Hearing

Genoans say amen to church progress

There were serious concerns that repairing the foundation would cost around $1 million until Genoa Co. owner Roger Falcke and Town Board member Brian Crowe climbed underneath to inspect the supports last summer.

Boat inspectors note big drop in invasive species

Less than a percent of the 5,800 boats, jet skis, and trailers inspected this year had invasive species onboard, less than half the number found last year.

Winter weather forecast for Western Nevada

A three-night winter weather advisory takes effect 10 p.m. tonight and is forecast to last until 4 a.m. Wednesday.

Sheriff's Office seeks backhoe battery pilferer

Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call Deputy Erik Eissinger at 775-782-5126

The Nov. 4, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news and upcoming events in and around Carson Valley, Nev.

Thursday, November 3

Miner volleyball too strong for Tigers in postseason

Top-seeded Bishop Manogue volleyball was too strong for Douglas in Wednesday night's regionals semifinal.

OT goal ends Douglas girls soccer's season

McQueen escapes in second overtime period

Douglas High girls soccer pushed second-seeded McQueen to overtime Wednesday afternoon, but the Lancers were able to advance to the regional finals.

Clerk: Mail paper ballots before Election Day

Visit www.govotedouglas.com to find out where polling locations are on Election Day

Gardnerville celebrates Día De los Muertos today

Gardnerville will see its first celebration of Día De los Muertos in a celebration of Mexican culture 3-6 p.m. today.

Larger storm due in Western Nevada starting Sunday

Lake effect brings snow to parts of Carson Valley

Contentious school board race has deep roots

As early voting wraps up on Friday, the school board race has been one of the hottest local contests in the county, filling up the letters to the editor column and riling social media.

The Nov. 3, 2022, R-C Morning Report

It's mostly Carson Valley weather and election news, today, with a smattering of government stuff.

Wednesday, November 2

Tiger volleyball rolls into regional semifinal

Douglas travels to No. 1 Bishop Manogue tonight

Douglas High volleyball had little trouble with Carson in the opening round of the Class 5A North regional playoffs Tuesday night.

Blustery storm ushers in November

A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. Wednesday for the Greater Lake Tahoe area, including Stateline, and for Mono County.

Mammovan offering screenings in Gardnerville

Wednesday and Thursday, the Mammovan will be parked at the Douglas County Senior Center.

Celebrate winter with Warren Miller’s 73rd film: “Daymaker”

Blue Zone Sports will present the premier of “Daymaker” 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Harrah’s Tahoe in Stateline.

The Nov. 2, 2022, R-C Storming Report

A wrap-up of mostly weather news, though there's a little bit of other stuff.

Plea vacates child sexual assault trial

Trial set for this week vacated after defendant pleads guilty

Nov. 2, 2022, R-C Letters to the Editor

These are the last letters The R-C will publish before the Election

Tuesday, November 1

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Notice to Creditors

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Advertisement for Bids - 2023 Mechanical Building Reroofing Project

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Notice of Amended Joint Application

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Advertisement for Bids - DHS HVAC Renovations

Tiger harriers are state bound

Douglas High cross country had a team qualifier plus a few individuals from this past Friday's regional meet.

Traffic a mess on Kingsbury Grade

Check road conditions at nvroads.com before going into the mountains

Nevada Day, Halloween in the 'Boo!ks'

Real Nevada Day was celebrated with trick or treating on Monday

Waterbirds thrive while other bird populations decrease

A newly released report tracking bird populations in the United States finds that more than half of U.S. bird species are declining

Carson City urologist moves to Carson Valley Medical Center

Urologist Dr. James Cunningham is taking new patients at Carson Valley Medical Center

Copeland Gallery features local artists

The next art exhibit at the Carson Valley Arts Council’s Copeland Gallery features the work of local artists Mark Harris and Mark Tompkins.

The Nov. 1, 2022, R-C Morning Report

A wrap-up of news from in and around Carson Valley, Nev.