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Senator Square: Carson High School Class of 2020 yearbook has arrived
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:03amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She wrote this letter to CHS staff members to share the challenges she and her student staff faced in finishing this year’s carneta. Quinn-Davis also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, June 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 7:52amGood day Carson City and welcome to the last day of spring. Today is Thursday, June 20, 2019. Instead of hot weather, Mother Nature has decided to cool things down some as we head into the weekend with highs in the low 80s today and the low 70s for the first day of summer. Events, activities and more are lined up today including the first day of the three-day police officer motorcycle challenge at Mills Park, morning walks, Cruise Night at Empire Ranch Golf Course and live music outdoors at Living the Good Life.
Status of Women in Nevada group to meet June 20 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 12:17pmCome join our new non-profit on Thursday June 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Carson Nugget in Carson City. We usually meet at the high table at the Alatte Coffee Shop. We would love to have you come join us.
Carson Douglas Early Childhood Advisory Council invites early childhood professionals to mixer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 3:20pmAre you working with children in the Carson City and Douglas County areas? If so, join us. The Carson Douglas Early Childhood Advisory Council invites you to our first Early Childhood Mixer.
— Attend a training to learn more about local resources for children & families in our area.
— Receive an hour of training from the Nevada Registry.
— Meet other Early Childhood Professionals in our area.
— Enjoy light refreshments and a raffle!
When: Thursday April 11, 2019. Mingle 5:30 to 6 p.m. Training is from 6 to 7 p.m.
Carson City's Shaheen Beauchamp Builders completes Kahle Community Center renovation
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 10:46amShaheen Beauchamp Builders of Carson City has announced the completion of the Kahle Community Center Improvement Project.
New marijuana growing facility being considered for Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/19/2018 - 11:37amA new medical marijuana indoor grow facility is in its final stages of planning, and if it is approved, would be built at 5700 Morgan Mill Road in East Carson City.
Indoor Garden Farms, LLC, has applied for a Special Use Permit from the Carson City Planning Commission to construct a building used to cultivate and produce marijuana for the State of Nevada.
I Love Carson City Weekend Event Summary: April 14 - 15
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 04/13/2018 - 2:46pmHold onto your hats, Carson City, we’re in for a busy weekend. Several events over the last few weeks were re-scheduled due to weather: today you’ll find the make-up for The Greenhouse Project's Early Spring Plant Sale and the Carson High Safe Grad 5K Run/Walk. Get your Roller Derby fix with a scrimmage and a Junior Victory Rollers bout against Santa Cruz. The Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center is where you’ll find ‘Carson’s Got Talent.' Cheer on your favorite local performer and help raise funds for the Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels Program. You’ll have to keep reading, this is just the tip of the fun-time iceberg.
March for Meals: Meals on Wheels comes full circle for Carson City man
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 11:00amCARSON CITY — What goes around comes around. Monte Fast has spent his life helping others, and now that he is in need of a little help, it has come to him. Fast was executive director of FISH, Friends in Service Helping, for 20 years. His career has also included serving as a pastor, a musician, music teacher and choir director.
Canine influenza confirmed in Carson City, local vets offer walk-in vaccinations
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 11:48amMultiple veterinarians in Carson City are urging pet owners to vaccinate their dogs against canine influenza after confirmed cases have spread throughout the region, prompting some vets to offer walk-in vaccine clinics this weekend.
Nevada Department of Agriculture: Child and Adult Care Food Program renewed for 2018
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 1:21pmThe Child and Adult Care Food Program for 2018, which provides funding for nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults receiving day care, has been renewed, according to the Nevada Department of Agriculture.
Tahoe ski employee jailed for child pornography possession, exploitation charges
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 7:59pmA 26-year-old Gardnerville man and Lake Tahoe children’s ski school employee was officially charged Wednesday for child exploitation and possession of child pornography after images were found on an electronic device at the resort he worked at, according to the U.S Attorney's Office.
Eyes On Carson City: Candy, cookies, chocolate and gifts
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 8:10pmA few days ahead of Valentine's Day, weekend venues in Carson City helped get residents and visitors in the holiday spirit.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for allegedly exposing himself to urinate at daycare center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 12:22pmA 57-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 100 block of East Park Street for felony suspicion of indecent and obscene exposure and resisting an officer with violence, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Senator Square: CHS teachers, staff and students lend a hand for community projects
Submitted by editor on Sat, 08/27/2016 - 9:21pmTeachers and students at Carson High School are teaming up to accomplish some amazing community projects throughout Carson City and beyond. One of Carson High School’s own counselors, Nicki Hendee, along with CHS teacher Angila Golik and her honors government class, and a host of local businesses offering support, are collecting anything and everything to do with, of all things, diapers.
Column: Take care of the caregiver
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/11/2015 - 11:37amOlder adults now face more caregiving challenges than ever before. The number of adult children assisting aging parents has more than tripled in the past 15 years. At the same time, some are helping their own adult children who are living at home longer and needing more financial help.
Community and Senior Center in Gardnerville to celebrate grand opening
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/24/2014 - 1:49pmAfter months of anticipation, the Douglas County Community and Senior Center will host its grand opening with an open house on Dec. 6, 2014 at 1 p.m. The center is at 1329 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. The celebration will allow the public to finally step inside the 83,000-square-foot building that features a wide variety of new state-of-the-art amenities.
Man jailed on felony invasion charge after breaking into day care center, eating bag of chips
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/14/2014 - 12:29pmA Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning on a felony home invasion charge after he allegedly broke a window of a day care center, entered the facility and ate a bag of potato chips, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Nathan Richardson, 32, was found inside an East Telegraph day care center after deputies were called at 3:52 a.m. on a report of glass being broken in the area. Arriving officers noticed a man inside the day care center in the kitchen area, and the broken window. The man was eating potato chips near the refrigerator, according to the arrest report.
Boys and Girls Club in Carson City among agencies to sponsor USDA food program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/07/2014 - 12:11pmThe Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the Washoe Tribe Head Start Office in Carson City are among the sponsoring agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program, Nevada Department of Agriculture announced Friday.
Volunteers to help prepare tax returns at Carson City's BRIC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/17/2014 - 10:18amMillions of workers could overlook a special federal tax credit because they don't know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $6,143 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. In 2011, on average, the credit boosted refunds for eligible workers in Nevada by $2,200.
Sandoval Asks For Assessment Of School Security
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 10:39amCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today said he wants an assessment of how Nevada’s public schools are doing in regards to security following the horrific shooting deaths a week ago at a Connecticut elementary school.
Sandoval made the request as chairman of the state Homeland Security Commission, which met today by teleconference. A presentation will be prepared for the next meeting of the commission.
Carson High School Students Take a 'Bite Of Reality'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 8:22pmAround 35 Carson City students from Carson High School’s MASH (Mandatory Academic Study Hall) program recently participated in “Bite of Reality”, a hands-on simulation program in which they were given a fictional occupation, salary, spouse and family, student loan debt, credit card debt, and medical insurance payments.
Carson City authorities make a number of assault, domestic violence arrests
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/15/2012 - 10:42amA Carson City man faces a gross misdemeanor charge of false imprisonment and a misdemeanor domestic battery charge after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and threatening her family. According to the arrest report the mother of the woman who was beaten called authorities saying that her daughter had been assaulted.
Letter: CC #1 — we got it on the ballot; now it's time to defeat it
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 12:23pmFrom the Carson City sample ballot for the general election on November 6:
Question CC1.
"Shall Carson City, Nevada, be authorized to impose an additional sales tax of up to ¼ of 1 percent pursuant to NRS Chapter 377A to finance the design, construction, and maintenance of a library and public plaza park in the downtown on lands donated by the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation?"
Where to begin....
Millions Could Overlook Valuable Tax Credit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 2:06pmCARSON CITY, NEVADA-Millions of workers could overlook a special federal tax credit because they don't know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $5,751 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Last year, on average, the credit boosted refunds for eligible workers by $2,100.
"This money can make a real difference to workers struggling in this recovering economy" said Michael Salogga, BRIC Manager for the Business Resource Innovation Center.
The Proposed Person Amendment for the State of Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/19/2012 - 11:11amThe Nevada Prolife Coalition would amend the state constitution to protect “the unalienable right to life of every prenatal person.” Simply put, it would define life as beginning at conception.
The Honorable Judge James E. Wilson determined that the description of the effect of this bill was nowhere near adequate. He did not say that the measure was illegal, however, but he did order NPC to substitute the following language into the initiative before they collect signatures:
Don't Overlook Tax Credit!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 4:49pmPRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Salogga
Business Resource Innovation Center
108 East Proctor Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
msalogga@carson.org
Millions Could Overlook Valuable Tax Credit
CARSON CITY, NEVADA-Millions of workers could overlook a special federal tax credit because they don't know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $5,751 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Last year, on average, the credit boosted refunds for eligible workers by $2,100.
Heavenly opens more runs today
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:45amHeavenly Mountain Resort has done it again, opening more skiing and snowboarding terrain on the strength of the West Coast’s largest snowmaking system, just in time for the upcoming holiday season.
“We’ve enjoyed a continuous machine-made snowstorm for the last four days,” said Pete Sonntag, Heavenly’s general manager. “We’ve put a lot of time and expense toward creating the best possible ski and snowboard experience for our guests. We’re extremely excited to have the California side of our mountain open in time for the Christmas holiday.”
Meet Your Merchant: WonderBus day care is on the move
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 4:00amPat and Adrienne Wiggins knew they wanted to start their own business, and they knew they wanted to serve the children in the community. They tossed around the idea of opening a day care center ...
Democrats Vote To Restore $90 Million To Medicaid Budget
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 12:21pmCARSON CITY – Democrats today voted to reject Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget cuts to Medicaid programs this morning.
The governor would have saved about $90 million in his budget through the reductions. Republicans on the Legislature’s money committees voted to cut the Medicaid budget in line with Sandoval’s recommendations.
The Medicaid funding would help reimburse hospitals and their staff for caring for Medicaid patients.
Proposed Medicaid Cuts To Skilled Nursing Homes Would Require Closures, Layoffs, Industry Officials Say
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 03/22/2011 - 6:41amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Representatives of Nevada’s skilled nursing home industry say up to five facilities could close and 700 beds lost if a proposal in Gov. Brian Sandoval’s budget to cut the Medicaid reimbursement rate by $20 a day per patient comes to pass.
The closures would result in well-paid medical professionals being laid off and joining the ranks of Nevada’s already sizable population of unemployed, industry officials say.