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Events around Carson City for Thursday, August 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 7:15amGood day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, August 1, 2019. More of the same weather wise is in store today, with sunny skies and a daytime high near 90. Activities ahead include a morning hike, a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, art showings, a "Pint for Pint" blood drive at the Fox Brewpub, a coin mint party at the Nevada State Museum, outdoor music at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy.
Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting to discuss contracts, a Lake Tahoe bike path, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 10:35amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s will be held Aug. 1 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the agenda are several special presentations, potential action from the assessor’s office and the finance division, and more.
5 Questions for artists Adrian Landon and Morgan Craig of Carson City's Summer Artist Lecture Series
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 9:12amThis Thursday, July 25, the second Free Artist Lecture for the Carson City Artist Lecture Series will take place at the Brick (The Community Development Building) located at 108 E. Proctor Street. This lecture will feature three artists in two lectures: Morgan Craig of Philadelphia, Adrian Landon and Ewelina Bochenska of New York, who will be presenting together.
Board of Supervisors to discuss increasing residential unit building permit caps per year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 9:19amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors and Redevelopment Authority will be holding their next meeting on July 18, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Carson City school official earns state’s first Certification for Fiscal Credibility
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 5:21pmThe Association of School Business Officials International is pleased to announce Andrew Feuling, SFO, director of fiscal services for the Carson City School District, has earned the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations. School business professionals who earn the SFO certification have proven that they have the required knowledge, expertise and fiscal credibility to lead their school district and effectively manage the district’s finances. Feuling is the only SFO in the state of Nevada.
Senator Square: Creative and colorful, the Carson High School class of 2019 says goodbye
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 8:28amThe Carson High School class of 2019 said their goodbyes to teachers June 5, most of the teachers finished their grades the same day and checked out June 7, and a few remaining teachers volunteered to help with graduation Saturday.
Campaign finance reform bill introduced with days left in Nevada session
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 8:04pmThe bill would require organizations making more than $10,000 in annual campaign contributions — to one or multiple candidates — to file a report with the Secretary of State ...
Controversial Bee Bill quietly dies, fails to meet committee deadline
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 11:42amOn April 13, the controversial Bee Bill, Senate Bill 389, quietly died after it failed to meet the committee deadline, according to the Nevada Legislature website.
Over 100 Nevadans in both Carson City and Las Vegas came forward to protest the bill on April 8 during its discussion before the Natural Resources Committee meeting.
Obituary: Pierre Hathaway
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 6:55pmPierre Hathaway passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home in Carson City, Nevada. Pierre had been receiving hospice care at his home where his wife of 24 years, Florence Phillips-Hathaway, had been caring for him following a 5-month illness.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher celebrates physical education achievements
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School's Strength Conditioning and Personal Fitness teacher Misty J. Guantonio.
In an era where students are more comfortable communicating behind a screen rather than face-to-face, teaching Physical Education can be more than challenging at times. It seems that each year there are fewer students who enjoy physical activity. This year has been no different.
Public comment period open for the draft 2019 Clean Water Intended Use Plan
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 10:58amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Administrative Services, Office of Financial Assistance is soliciting public comments on the Draft 2019 Intended Use Plan for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
Carson Tahoe Health names Alan Garrett as its new CEO
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 12:10pmCARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health’s Board of Directors appointed Alan Garrett as the new Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2019, replacing Ed Epperson who retired Dec. 31, 2018. A seasoned healthcare executive with diverse experience and a progressive leadership style, Garrett will assume day-to-day control of the Carson Tahoe Health system.
Nevada Lore Series: The truly bizarre tale of Frank Sinatra Jr.'s Tahoe abduction
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 11:28amDays after President Kennedy was assassinated, Frank Sinatra, Jr., just barely an adult, was in the midst of a tour getting his music career off the ground.
On his tour during a snowy Tahoe December, he performed at the Harrah’s Club Lodge in Lake Tahoe.
Little did he know he had a few followers trailing him from city to city, and they weren’t hopeful fans, but instead, hopeful foes.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, Feb. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 2:09amHello Carson City and welcome to this first day of the work week, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Hang on tight as today will be especially windy, so much so that we are under a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Rural Housing Authority official to be Carson City Democratic luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 10:56amLena Frias, Nevada Rural Housing Authority's Director of Rental Services, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. NRHA's mission is to create affordable housing opportunities in all 15 of Nevada's rural counties and rural areas of Clark and Washoe Counties. It accomplishes this mission through homeownership programs, rental services and community development initiatives.
Opportunity sparks positive gains for Nevada scholarship students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 3:13pmA report released last Friday by the Nevada Department of Education showed that nearly 70 percent of students receiving the Nevada Opportunity Scholarship experienced a positive score change according the report, based on six standardized measurements utilized.
Former Lyon County sheriff was highest contributor to anti-brothel group
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 10:56amFormer Lyon County Sheriff Al McNeil was the largest campaign contributor to the End Trafficking and Prostitution political action committee before the 2018 election, campaign finance records show.
Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:02pmUPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.
Senator Square: Winterfest 2019 begins at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 3:25amNo high school on the planet has as many events regularly happening as that of Carson High School, and one of the biggest of the year, Winterfest, begins Feb. 1. This year, Leadership class has determined the theme will be Winterflix, a play on the popular Netflix streaming service that allows customers to watch a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more on thousands of internet-connected devices.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 12:22amSo here we are Carson City, staring at a weekend ahead as we enter Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. Expect sunny skies today with a daytime high around 47. With all the fresh snow from the weekend, there's plenty of it piled at Lake Tahoe ski areas. Enjoy the bluebird day ahead.
Special Workshop of the Board of Supervisors to be held Thursday, Jan. 24
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 10:35amOn Thursday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m., there will be a special workshop of the board of supervisors that is open to the public to discuss objectives and goals of Carson City.
The meeting will be held at Adams Hub for Innovation, located at 111 W. Proctor Street.
As always, the public is invited to comment on and discuss any topic that is relevant to, or within the authority of this public body.
Lyon County School District hosts student-led International Economic Summit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 10:35amSILVER SPRINGS — Economics, finance, technology, creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, writing, speaking, debate and design: This only begins to explain the plethora of activities Lyon County School District’s economic students had been exploring in the semester leading up to and on the day of the International Economic Summit in LCSD.
Senator Square: For some, Carson High School begins even earlier on Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 6:26amStudents of Carson City School District are back to school Monday, Jan. 7. Sleeping in will become a thing of the past, and the alarm clock snooze button will become the most used and abused item owned by those whose pituitary glands refuse to follow the built-in clock of the body.
Senator Square: Carson High's NJROTC 2018-19 CyberPatriot teams advance to state round
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 5:24amEditor’s Note: CHS Chief Dan Ingram is head of the Naval Science Department at Carson High School. Here is his report: Established by the Air Force Association in 2009, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program is designed to excite, educate, and motivate students toward careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines critical to our nation’s future.
Know Your Neighbor: Welcoming the new City Manager of Carson City, Nancy Paulson
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 10:40amAs of December, Nancy Paulson is the new City Manager of Carson City, after becoming Interim City Manager back in June. She took a break from work to share a bit of her story and her plans for Carson City's future.
Outgoing Nevada Governor Sandoval releases 2019-2021 biennium budget recommendations
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 7:45amCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued the following statement Friday regarding the 2019-2021 budget building process and priorities:
Senator Square: Carson High teachers raffle personal items to help Paradise fire victims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 2:37amCHS Social Studies teacher Angila Golik, along with teachers Curtis Kortemeier, Mike Malley and John Martin, and a few other teachers, wanting to help the fire victims in Paradise, Calif. have donated completed art pieces to be raffled among teachers and the Carson City community since many of them know someone affected by the fire.
Obituary: Emilie Susan Doyle of Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 1:11pmEmilie Susan Doyle, 55, of Carson City, passed away on November 19, 2018 surrounded by her family. Born May 10, 1963 in Stockton, Calif., to Frank and Rose Marie Doyle, she moved to Nevada as a teenager where she graduated from Douglas High School.
Senator Square: Administrative secretary gives wings to Carson City children, families
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 6:30amIt is that time of year again to organize the family adoption for the Angel Tree, organized by Denise DiMarzo at Eagle Valley Middle School. DiMarzo has been working with school counselors and school social workers to identify children and families in need and help as many as possible.
Locals pack Carson Nugget for early viewing of 'Casino Boss' filmed in Carson City this summer
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 8:27pmIt was a packed house Wednesday night at the Carson Nugget in Carson City with a public viewing of "Casino Boss," a new TV show filmed in the capital city this summer starring comedian and Saturday Night Live alum Joe Piscopo and featuring more than 150 locals who were cast as extras.