continuing education
William Hill US CEO Joe Asher Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/24/2016 - 10:15amRENO, Nev. — The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges has elected Joe Asher, chief executive officer of William Hill US, to the Board of Directors.
“We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Asher to the Board,” said Judge Katherine Tennyson, NCJFCJ president. “Mr. Asher will bring strong leadership and creativity to the NCJFCJ. His perspective and experience in law, with the Delaware Supreme Court, and in business will be significant assets to our organization.”
The NCJFCJ Resolves to Reduce the Use of Solitary Confinement for Youth
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:21am(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has released its resolution on reducing the use of solitary confinement for youth. No research exists that indicates solitary confinement reduces behavioral incidents or improves the safety of facilities. The NCJFCJ recognizes that juvenile court judges have a responsibility to care for and protect youth within their jurisdiction and therefore supports a presumptive rule or policy against solitary confinement of youth, except when absolutely necessary for the safety of the youth, others or the facility.
From computers to fitness and fashion, WNC Continuing Education offers courses this fall
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/15/2016 - 12:13pmAlthough the fall semester has begun at Western Nevada College, many noncredit educational and self-improvement classes are still available through WNC Continuing Education.
Class offerings range from learning the Washoe language to Tai Chi, to accounting methods designed for small business owners.
Barrick Gold President Michael J. Brown Elected to NCJFCJ Board of Directors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/15/2016 - 11:22am(Reno, Nev.) – The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has elected Michael J. Brown, Barrick Gold USA president, to the Board of Directors.
Walmart helps sustain food pantries and job programs in rural Nevada communities
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/14/2016 - 2:42pmThere was a lot of laughter and many hugs at a luncheon in Silver Springs as Bruce Barlow of Walmart presented a check for $70,000 to benefit the Dayton and Silver Stage Food Pantries.
Each summer, pantry volunteers, staff and participants host a lunchtime tour with key Walmart representatives to show their appreciation.
Annual McCracken golf tournament to benefit local high school students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 7:15amThe Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors® (SNAR) will be hosting the “Alyce McCracken Scramble for Scholarships” on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City.
Carson High School CTE’s new manufacturing instructor works with area manufacturers
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 11:58amJohn Doiron, Carson High School’s Career and Technical Education’s new manufacturing instructor, stood in front of the Carson City Area Manufacturers Forum in early June to outline his plan for the manufacturing program and to ask for their support in sharing their knowledge to develop curriculum, being guest speakers in class and inviting students in to their facilities for field trips, internships and other work-based learning experiences.
NCJFCJ’s Kelly Ranasinghe to Speak at Annual Soroptimist Retreat
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 9:45amKelly Ranasinghe, JD, senior program attorney for the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges will speak on the important issues of domestic child sex trafficking, trauma and victimization at the Soroptimist International Sierra Nevada Region’s Annual Development Retreat to approximately 150 members from Nevada and northern California on July 9th at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa.
Carson Tahoe offers free July wound care education seminars in Carson City and Reno
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/21/2016 - 12:07pmThe Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing and Healogics, Inc are joining together to offer free educational seminars in Carson City and Reno.
Nancy Morgan, Co-Founder of WCEI, and David A. Johnson DMD, FAAFP, Healogics Physician of the Year recipient and Regional Medical Director at the Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing, Carson City, will be co-speakers of the event.
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Announces Joey Orduna Hastings as New CEO
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 4:29pmThe National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) has announced Joey Orduna Hastings as the new chief executive officer after a nationwide search. She will start on July 15, 2016.
“I am thrilled to be part of an organization I so deeply believe in. I look forward to working with the dynamic NCJFCJ staff and membership to continue to achieve monumental strides on behalf of children and families nationwide,” said Orduna Hastings.
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Holds National Judicial Institute on Domestic Child Sex Trafficking
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/12/2016 - 2:01pm(Reno, Nev.) – On May 11th and 12th, the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) held its third National Judicial Institute on Domestic Child Sex Trafficking: Improving Outcomes for Vulnerable Children Through Judicial Action in Reno, Nev.
Dr. David Johnson of Carson Tahoe Health receives national Physician of the Year Award
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 3:26pmCarson Tahoe Health would like to recognize David A. Johnson, MD, Medical Director of the Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing in Carson City, for receiving the honorary Physician of the Year award from Healogics, Inc.
Miles Construction partners with WNC construction program, hires student for projects
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 2:10pmCarson City based Miles Construction has hired Victor Mejorado as a project engineer to support project management teams on two large regional projects, the AquaMetals lead battery recycling AquaRefinery and the Fulcrum BioEnergy Sierra feedstock processing facility.
Carson Tahoe Health, Huntsman Cancer Institute to expand options for cancer patients
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 9:55amGaining access to world-class cancer care just got easier for Northern Nevadans. A new alliance is bringing state-of-the-art treatment for rare and complicated cancers, expanded avenues to clinical trials, and expert second opinions to the community’s doorstep.
Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors Summer Golf Tournament to Benefit Local High School Students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:55amThe Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® will be hosting the “Alyce McCracken Scramble for Scholarships” on Friday, June 19, at the Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City.
"What's at the Core of Your Golf Swing?"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 2:56pmIf you like to golf, then you know that golf season is here. Many golfers are gearing up to enjoy a full season on the green. Golfers of all levels must maintain strength, flexibility, and fitness to prevent injuries for a satisfying season of day to day play. Here are some occupational therapy tips for your success.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: April 24-25
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 04/24/2015 - 8:27pmJust remind yourself that these April showers bring May flowers, and the balmy spring weather is returning in just a few days. This weekend has indoor and outdoor activities aplenty, so you can choose the degree of wind and rain you want to deal with.
WNC offering SolidWorks 3D Drafting Course
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/09/2015 - 4:19pmProfessional training in second level Beginning SolidWorks will be available at Western Nevada College this spring on the Carson City campus.
Experienced professional Bill Perez will lead the non-credit, skill-development program. It is designed for those who may have very basic familiarity with the popular 3D drafting application. Training takes place in a lab setting with a workstation available to each student.
The class will meet Thursday evenings, March 26-May 2, 7- 9 p.m. Fee: $195. Students are responsible for obtaining the textbook.
MLK Day of Service event pays tribute by serving Carson City area school gardens
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/15/2015 - 1:17pmUrban Roots will hosts its third annual volunteer day open to the community on Saturday, Jan. 17 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The event will be held at four local school gardens including Bordewich Bray and Carson Middle School in Carson City, Mount Rose K-8, and at the Urban Roots demonstration farm. The program runs from 10 a.m. to about 1 p.m.
Nevada Landscape Association offers Reno conference to encourage best management practices
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/20/2014 - 11:24amThe Nevada Landscape Association Annual Conference and Trade Show, co-sponsored by the Nevada Department of Agriculture, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and City of Reno Urban Forestry Commission, will be held on Wednesday February 4, 2015 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension offers training for users of pesticides
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 11:43amUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, is offering a free workshop Nov. 13 to train people throughout the state how to properly handle and use pesticides. The workshop is meant for certified applicators and people who regularly handle pesticides as part of their jobs, such as farmers, ranchers, park employees and groundskeepers.
WNC to receive $4.4 million federal grant to assist job training
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/29/2014 - 3:21pmMore than $4.4 million in federal funding will enable Western Nevada College to offer students more services to meet the skilled labor demands of today’s businesses. WNC in Carson City was selected as Nevada’s lead community college in the nation-wide $450 million job-driven training grants, as part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training program.
Administered by the Department of Labor, Nevada’s four community colleges will receive a total of $9,921,831 from October 1 through September 30, 2018.
WNC to Offer Beginning SolidWorks
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 11:06amWestern Nevada College Professional Skills Program will offer Beginning SolidWorks, Level 1 solid modeling CAD software on Thursday evenings this fall at the Carson City campus. This 3D drafting application is popular across a wide range of industries for engineering design, documentation and simulation.
Experienced professional Bill Perez will lead students through the basics of SolidWorks 2013-2014. Classes meet in a lab setting with a workstation available to each student.
It will meet Thursdays, Oct. 16 – Dec. 18, 7-9:45 p.m. The course fee is $199.
Cooperative Extension’s ‘Grow Your Own, Nevada!’ classes return in September
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 10:59amUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension will present six “Grow Your Own, Nevada!” classes at seven locations across northern Nevada to provide information to homeowners, gardeners, landscapers and farmers who want their lawns to survive and thrive in a desert climate.
“Recurring droughts are a fact of life for Nevadans,” Cooperative Extension Horticulture Specialist Heidi Kratsch said. “This program will teach homeowners how to create and care for landscapes that are resilient to drought events, yet outstandingly beautiful. Yes, it is possible.”
It’s Your City with Kate Zook of Silver State Fair Housing Council
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/14/2014 - 9:04amThis week's guest on It's Your City is Kate Zook of the Silver State Fair Housing Council, a private non-profit agency based in Carson City that advocates for equal access to housing in Nevada.
As executive director of the council, Zook explains how the agency advocates for fair housing by providing a comprehensive program of outreach, education, and enforcement activities for consumers and housing providers.
Mark Your Calendar for the Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® Summer Golf Tournament on Friday, June 27, 2013 - Proceeds Benefit Local High School Students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 12:30pmThe Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® hosts the “Alyce McCracken Scramble for Scholarships,” Friday, June 27, at the Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City.
This annual golf tournament is played in honor of REALTOR® Alyce McCracken, a resident of Northern Nevada who had a passion for continuing education and training. Proceeds from the tournament benefit local high schools in the communities served by the Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® including the counties of Carson, Douglas, Churchill, and parts of Lyon.
It's Your City: Exploring alternative education opportunities at WNC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/31/2014 - 6:59amDo you think college is just for those seeking a degree? Linda Whitehill and Linda Devon talk about alternative educational opportunities offered at Western Nevada College.
Carson City Library hosts free online job seminar March 4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/24/2014 - 5:20pmCarson City Library and the premier online research and reference tool, ReferenceUSA, will host “Find a Job by Using RefUSA at Your Library” a free job seminar, on Tuesday, March 4, at 1 pm at the @ Two Digital Learning Center on the second floor of the library.
This demonstration will provide helpful tips and resources such as interview tips, how to write a resume, and job searching tips. Other tools include salary estimates, job articles and continuing education.
Local prosthetics practitioner Richard Riley inducted into the 2014 Class of Fellows by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 10:07amWASHINGTON, DC — Richard L. Riley, a certified practitioner of prosthetics at Prosthetic Consulting Technologies LLC in Washoe Valley, will be inducted into the 2014 class of Fellows by the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) during the organization’s 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium on Friday, February 28 in Chicago. Riley is one of just 10 people in the nation to receive the distinction this year.
Get On The Bus! Carson River Watershed Bus Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 8:17amRegister is underway to attend the Carson River Watershed Bus Tour. The Carson Water Subconservancy District will host its annual 2-day bus tour of the Carson River Watershed on June 13 and 14, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
Come join this highly educational and informative event. Continuing Education credits will are available for AICP planners, teachers and engineers.