Northern Nevada briefly

Library board needs new member

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from anyone interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees.

This committee oversees all library policy and budgets. Members meet the 4th Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Center, in the Sierra Room. Applicants must be willing to serve approximately six to eight hours a month. There is one opening for a term, expiring June 2013.

Supervisors will appoint a qualified person who is a resident and registered voter of Carson City to the board to fill this term. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 21.

All applications submitted to this office for this position will be considered public information.

Volunteer applications may be obtained on the Web site or by calling 887-2100.

Marines meet for 11th annual reunion

Veterans of the Marine Detachments of the USS Curtiss, AV-4, have selected Carson City as the site of their 11th annual reunion starting today.

From 1947-57, the Marines comprised the Nuclear Security Force for the Pacific Nuclear Weapons Tests conducted in the Marshall Islands and other locations in the Pacific Ocean.

The Marines will gather in Carson City to celebrate and renew the memories of their service during the Cold War. Many events in and around the area are planned. On the last night of their reunion, a formal banquet will be held to honor and remember their fallen brothers.

The Marines will headquarter at the Gold Dust West Casino during their stay in Carson City. Maj. Paul Morigeau, USMC retired, of Carson City, is the USS Curtiss Marines reunion host and coordinator.