Community Service
Service today for Nevada advocate for elderly, former Carson City Supervisor Janice Ayres
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/03/2013 - 3:40pmUPDATE: A funeral service for Janice R. Ayres, a longtime Carson City resident and champion for the elderly and disabled in Nevada, will be held today, Friday, in Carson City at the First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Musser and Division streets.
A gathering for family and friends of Ayres will follow at Cafe at Adele's, 1112 North Carson Street.
Ayres was 92 when she died May 27, 2013.
Nevada advocate for elderly, former Carson City Supervisor Janice Ayres dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 11:38pmJanice R. Ayres, a tireless advocate for the elderly and the disabled, an unshakable Democrat and former member of the Carson City Board of Supervisors died Monday morning at Carson Tahoe Hospital after battling cancer. She was 92.
Ayres was the executive director of the Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, a position she held since 1979. RSVP Board member Charlie Abowd confirmed her passing and said directors will meet Tuesday afternoon to discuss arrangements.
Carson City man jailed after officers find meth stashed in toy action figure
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/24/2013 - 12:42pmA 25-year-old Carson City man faces felony drug charges after a vehicle search netted, among other things, methamphetamine that was stashed inside a toy action figure.
Officers arrested Jesse Silis-Teran at 5:35 p.m. Thursday near Humboldt and Long streets. According to the arrest report, officers patrolling the area heard a group of people yelling at each other and met with three individuals at a parked car.
Carson City authorities make several alcohol-related arrests over weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 11:48amCarson City Sheriff's Office deputies made several arrests this weekend, several for alcohol, drugs and battery-related offenses. Two of the arrests were were for felony DUI in which the drivers had two prior DUI convictions.
Concerns Raised Over DUI Fee in Assembly Committee
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 6:43pmby NATASHA VITALE
Carson City man jailed on felony domestic battery charge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 12:15pmA 47-year-old Carson City man faces a felony domestic battery with strangulation charge after he was jailed Tuesday. Richard Scott Morris was arrested at 6:27 p.m. in the 800 block of North Carson Street. According to the booking report, officers were dispatched to a residence for a reported domestic battery.
On arrival officers met with the victim who told them that Morris had physically battered and strangled her with his hands. Officers observed numerous injuries to the victim's face and neck, the arrest report states.
Carson City woman jailed for DUI drugs, felony battery after vehicle collision
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 1:17pmA Carson City woman faces a felony charge of battery with a deadly weapon after colliding with a vehicle Saturday afternoon at Ponderosa Drive and and Koontz Lane.
Lisa Spangenthal, age not provided, was booked into Carson City Jail after being arrested at 1:47 p.m. She also faces a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of drugs.
According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to the incident that involved an Oldsmobile Cutlass and a 2011 Hyundai. The Hyundai had major front end damage on the passenger side.
Sunset Rotary Club of Carson City collecting bras for women escaping the sex trade
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 10:39amThe Sunset Rotary Club of Carson City has partnered with the Sunrise Rotary Club of Bishop, Calif., to send used and new camisoles, sports bras and bras to Free the Girls, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving women a sustainable income once they have been saved from the sex trade and human trafficking industries in Africa and South America.
Carson City Emblem Club hosts March 16 St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/07/2013 - 10:18pmThe Carson City Emblem Club #507 will hold its annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner on Saturday, March 16 at the Elks Lodge, 515 North Nevada Street in Carson City.
The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and features corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, vegetables, homemade soda bread and dessert.
Silver Sage 4-H Community Club Benefits Carson City Advocates Against Domestic Violence
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 8:12amA culmination of more than two months of community service activity, the members of the Silver Sage 4-H Community Club met with Traci Trenoweth of Carson City Advocates to End Domestic Violence and presented her organization with a car load of donations.
Carson City authorities busy with felony and misdemeanor-related arrests
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 10:03amCarson City authorities made numerous felony and misdemeanor arrests recently, including arrests for domestic violence, car theft and probation violation court orders.
A 25-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Feb. 7, 7:04 p.m. in the 400 block of Simone Avenue on an outstanding felony warrant out of Douglas County.
Dayton man tasered, jailed for punching Carson City deputy in the face
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 12:17pmA 26-year-old Dayton man was arrested and faces felony charges of battery on a police officer and probation violation after he allegedly punched a Carson City deputy twice in the face with a closed fist.
Christopher Scholl was arrested at 2 a.m., Thursday in the 1700 block of Fair Way after a foot chase with officers. According to the arrest report, officers were patrolling the area of Empire Ranch Road and Morgan Mill Road. A vehicle entered the Empire Ranch neighborhood and began driving around and came to stop in front of a home on Fair Way.
Carson City officers arrest men on felony weapon and drug charges
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 2:19pmCarson City authorities arrested two men, both with felony convictions, on various felony weapon and drug charges after a traffic stop at 11:45 p.m. Jan. 12 in the 1400 block of Rand. A loaded rifle "ready to fire" tucked in the front seat of the vehicle, knives and methamphetamine were confiscated.
Dareck Gregory Pollock, 38, of Wellington, and Robert Lee Hill, 37, of Ridgecrest were taken into custody by Carson City authorities after a search of the men and vehicle turned up the gun, knives and drugs.
Carson City sheriff identifies dead women found in Voltaire Canyon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 3:22pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office has identified the two deceased females that were discovered dead in Voltaire Canyon on Thursday, Dec. 6. Next of kin notifications are complete.
The women are Monique Evans, 20 and Sandra Leggett, 24. Autopsies have been performed on each.
Fuel dumped results in convictions
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/22/2012 - 10:22amA Plumas County court recently sentenced two people for illegally dumping waste fuel on a northern California highway.
The crimes occurred during production of a television series called “Hell on the Highway: Highway Heroes.”
A co-star of the show, William Earnest Slade III, of Stockton, pleaded guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor pollution charge and was sentenced on Nov. 2 to 45 days in Plumas County jail.
He was also ordered to pay more than $1,700 in fines and $4,600 in restitution.
In addition, he will be on probation for three years.
Three arrested on drug charges after text messages revealed sales
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 4:55pmAn anonymous tip about a vehicle used in drug transactions and phone text messages about drug sales led to the arrest of three Carson City residents for possession with the intent to sell.
The arrests were made near the area of 700 Hot Springs Road at 1:40 a.m. Oct. 29. According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report, a deputy was parked outside an apartment building and was speaking with a Capital City patrol officer. A vehicle drove up to the apartment complex that matched the vehicle description provided by the anonymous tipster.
Abowd Family, Chef Mark Estee partner in Greenhouse Project Harvest Dinner fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 1:46pmThe third annual Celebrity Chef Harvest Dinner to benefit The Greenhouse Project will take place November 12 from 5:30 PM - 9 pm at Café at Adele’s in Carson City. The event features a six course pairing of fine wine and food as prepared by Charlie Abowd, Adele's chef and owner, and guest chef Mark Estee of Campo, recently named one of Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America.
Las Vegas Woman Sentenced in Medicaid Fraud Case
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 11:22amCARSON CITY – Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced today that Aurora Volero-Alvarez, 61, of Las Vegas, has been sentenced in a Medicaid fraud case involving the false reporting of personal care services.
Local Workforce Boards Awarded Funding Despite Ongoing Concerns Over Excessive Administrative Costs
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 4:50pmCARSON CITY – More than $27 million in federal job training funds were awarded to two local workforce development boards by the Board of Examiners today despite ongoing concerns about how the money is being spent by the Southern Nevada board, called Workforce Connections.
Republican Budget Would Eliminate Volunteer Programs
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 12:05pmTalk about a “dog with a bone”!
The Republican House of Representatives has once again voted to eliminate the Corporation for National and Community Service (“CNCS”). The first time they did this, the Senate voted it down and you would have thought that’s that.
Oregon students "Pay It Forward" in Carson City
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 9:26amCARSON CITY — It’s not a typical summer road trip filled with beach visits and tourist traps. Instead it’s a community service road trip filled with good deeds.
Twenty‐two students from Portland, Oregon area High Schools will visit Carson City as part of a community service road trip called the Pay It Forward (PIF) Tour. The tour allows students the opportunity to serve, lead and learn. In just five days, these students will travel to and serve in four different communities; Carson City is their last stop.
Grace Christian Academy Completes 2nd Annual Serve-a-thon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:32pmThe students of Grace Christian Academy (GCA) in Minden recently visited various local community service agencies and organizations to volunteer their time as part of the school’s Second Annual Serve-a-thon. GCA dedicates a week each school year to serve agencies and organizations within the area. Local businesses, corporations as well as private donors pledge money donations to the school in the fundraising effort that has the added benefit of developing character within the students.
State Announces Plans To Consolidate Workforce Investment Boards
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 12:52pmCARSON CITY – A state agency announced today it plans to consolidate three separate boards that oversee workforce development into one, resulting in $5 million more in federal funds directed annually to helping train job seekers to find employment.
The plan, “Moving Nevada Forward: A Plan For Excellence in Workforce Development,” was released by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Local School Seeks Community Service Opportunities
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 3:39pmLOCAL SCHOOL SEEKS COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Nevada’s First Lady Selected For Leadership Academy
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 10:35amCARSON CITY – Nevada’s First Lady Kathleen Sandoval is one of only 24 nonprofit leaders in the nation to be selected for the American Express Leadership Academy sponsored in collaboration with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL).
Group to pitch tents instead of forks at Nevada Legislature
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 2:40pmA camp-out demonstration has been set for Monday through Wednesday at the Nevada Legislature in Carson City and is being led by a group of education supporters who favor a tax hike to fund schools.
Celebration of Life at Carson High School on Saturday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 10:32pmA "Celebration of Life" community service will be held at Carson High School on Saturday, April 16, beginning at noon to honor students Keegan Aiazzi and Stephen Anderson.
Volunteers needed to help stuff Easter eggs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/14/2011 - 4:00amMembers of Girl Scout Troop 445 of Dayton stuff 4,000 Easter eggs with candy on Monday night as a community service project for the annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt. The public is invited to help ...
Opinion: Community Health Centers and the Federal Budget - Who Speaks for You?
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/18/2011 - 1:49pmBy Thomas G. Chase
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a repeal of Health Reform. Additionally, they passed budget cuts of $1.3 billion to existing funding for Community Health Centers (CHC’s).
Over the last 45 years, CHC’s have grown to provide primary care access to 20 million Americans. Study after study has shown that primary care in a CHC is less expensive and provides more reliable health outcomes than any other alternative for those with access challenges. Who is speaking for the needs of these patients?
Future Of Millennium Scholarship Focus Of State Lawmaker Interest In Upcoming Session
Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/27/2011 - 3:34pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – While several state lawmakers say they are seeking changes to the popular Millennium Scholarship for Nevada’s academically successful high school graduates, no one yet is pushing for income eligibility restrictions to ensure the program’s continued viability.