Reno Balloon Race 2008 slideshow

The Great Reno Balloon Race 2008 Slideshow

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Applicants sought for Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Board

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (NTRPA) is seeking people who are interested in serving on both the NTRPA and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency governing boards.

The position to be filled is the “member-at-large” seat on the board. Selection of the member-at-large will be made by the six other members of the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, as specified by the Tahoe Compact. NTRPA consists of the Nevada members of TRPA.

The term is one-year, beginning January 1, 2009. There is an incumbent presently holding the seat. Board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings that typically are for one to two days during the fourth week of the month. Nevada residency is required.

Nevada State Parks’ wood sale permits available September 6

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Permits will go on sale September 6 for the Nevada Division of State Parks’ annual wood sale. The sale starts at 8:00 a.m. at the State Library and Archives building located at 100 N. Stewart Street. Permits are $50 (cash or check only) per cord and are limited to one cord per address/family.

Approximately 300 permits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The wood consists of a mixture of pine and fir, some seasoned and some green. The pick-up schedule will be between September 13 through October 3 and October 6 through October 13.

Available pick-up locations will be at the North Canyon area near Spooner Lake and in the vicinity of Hobart Reservoir via Lakeview Road. Wood in the North Canyon area is in an accessible location, but four-wheel trucks are strongly suggested and trailers are allowed. Four-wheel drive vehicles are mandatory to access the wood near Hobart Reservoir.

Most of the wood is in stove lengths although some odd sized and large rounds are possible.

Governor Appoints Members to Panel Overseeing Implementation of Fire Commission Report

CARSON CITY, Nev. –- Fulfilling one of the recommendations of the California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission, Governor Jim Gibbons today announced the appointment of three Nevadans to oversee implementation of the commission’s work.

Appointed are former Tahoe Regional Planning Agency member Coe Swobe, Nevada State Forester Pete Anderson and Glenbrook Homeowners Association president A.J. “Bud” Hicks, who also served on the fire commission.

“These three individuals have a diverse array of expertise on issues affecting the Tahoe Basin,” Gibbons said. “I know that each is committed to protecting the basin from catastrophic wildfire, supports the recommendations of the fire commission and will be diligent in ensuring the commission’s recommendations are implemented.”