March 2014
Open Letter To Gov. Sandoval RE: Common Core
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 3:20pmDear Governor,
There is no reason why YOU should feel any attachment to Common Core (CCSS). It was an "Every Child Left Behind" and a "Race To The Bottom" application, initiated by the former school chief and revised by the former Governor, which committed Nevada to adopt CCSS. The Legislature followed with bills in 2011 and 2013, none of which specified CCSS. It was the bureaucracy that chose to do that. The NRS, and bills such as AB288, only call for new standards and tests, without ever mentioning or unambiguously prescribing CCSS or SBAC.
The Quest for Ideological Purity - The Arrogance of the Carson City Republican Party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 2:40pmMy compliments to Jed Block, Republican candidate for the Assembly 40th District, and his courage to reject the attempt by a small coterie of self-righteous, self-anointed, pseudo-intellectual purists of the Carson City Republican Party.
Block was informed when and where he should appear before the “recently created secret Republican Vetting Committee” so it members could decide whether the party should support his candidacy.” (See Nevada Appeal, March 26th.)
Rebuilding of Winnie Lane McDonald's underway
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 1:22pmI've been hearing whispers of this project for a while, and it looks like it's finally getting started. The McDonald's at Winnie and Carson is the oldest McDonald's in town. I don't know how long it's been there but it's definitely since the early 80s or the 70s. Maybe some Carson City old-timers would know. As such an old restaurant, it's starting to show its age and has been in bad need of a renovation. Sometimes, though, it's easier to just start from fresh.
Fundraiser for the Animals benefit hosted by Wylie Animal Rescue, Bulldog Rescue
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 1:03pmEvent Date:
April 6, 2014 - 1:00pm
The Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation and Northern Nevada Bulldog Rescue will host a spring Fundraiser for the Animals on Sunday, April 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hacienda Restaurant, 10580 N. McCarran Blvd., in Reno just off of Interstate 80.
The benefit features a buffet menu with Veggie options, Silent Auction, Raffle, door prizes. Celebrity M.C. is KOLO's Amanda Sanchez and music by Gabardine Sisters.
Tickets are $20 includes meal, 2 raffle tickets, and a drawing to win a door prize.
Business Profile: Finding Paradise in Carson City
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 12:55pm
You could say Perry and Starr Nixdorf were jumping into the deep end of the pool when they decided to create Paradise Salon-Spa-Wellness, which celebrates its grand opening March 27-29.
It’s not just that they bought a building that is seven times larger than the previous salon space they rented on Winnie Lane. Or that they went from a staff of four to 19 independent contractors. Or that they expanded from doing hair and body piercing to just about every salon/spa service you could ask for.
UNR professor receives prestigious Science Foundation CAREER award
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 12:55pm
Chanwoo Park, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, joins a growing group of researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno who have received prestigious and highly competitive National Science Foundation CAREER awards.
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award is given to junior faculty at the beginning of their academic careers who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars, placing focus on high-quality research and education activities.
New App Release set for March 31
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 12:39pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2014 (All day) The anticipated date is finally here. Available for download March 31, 2014 Bought It! smart phone app for IPhone (ios) users.
We all buy products because we have a need for something. For instance, girls! I have bought hairspray that states, “it will hold style all day.” I spray the product on in the morning, by afternoon it’s flat. I go to the store to buy another hair spray product and the same thing happens. I have bought so many different sprays; I forget which products I have bought in the past. Wasting lots of money and time!!
Carson City woman turns herself in on felony warrant charge of credit card fraud
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 12:07pmA 32-year-old home care worker turned herself into the Carson City Sheriff's Office early Tuesday on a felony warrant for her arrest.
Amy Lynne Wolf of Carson City was taken into custody at 1 a.m. on March 25. A warrant was issued Feb. 27, 2014 on a charge of suspicion of fraudulent use of a credit card. A $5,000 bondable was set and she was released from jail on that bond.
In other arrests: A man jailed Sunday on felony drug and fugitive charges had an additional misdemeanor charge added Tuesday after he failed to appear in a Carson City courtroom in May 2007 on a traffic citation.
'Understanding Rabies' is focus of April 8 discussion at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 11:50am
Event Date:
April 8, 2014 - 6:00pm In light of the recent rabies incident, Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital will be hosting a talk, "Understanding Rabies."
Debra Brus, DVM, former Senior Epidemiologist for the Washoe County District Health Department will be guest presenter. It will be held in the Bonanza room at the Carson City Community Center on Tuesday, April 8 at 6 p.m.
Coffee and dessert will be served. Please call to reserve your spot. (775) 883-3136.
Guild Mortgage opens Carson City branch
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 11:15amGuild Mortgage Company announced Wednesday the opening of a new location in Carson City. The new branch will be a satellite to the Zephyr Cove-based branch at Lake Tahoe.
Deborah Mae (Debbie) Humphrey, branch manager of the Zephyr Cove location, will also manage the new branch. Humphrey has more than 20 years of experience serving Carson Valley and is enthusiastic about expanding Guild's presence.
