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'Access to Health' presentation at Healthy Communities meeting on Jan. 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 6:19pmHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey has scheduled their winter and spring line up of special speakers on the 2nd Thursday of each month during their public meetings. Each meeting also includes resource sharing, updates and discussion on issues of regional importance such as health and wellness, substance abuse prevention and recovery, education, job training, etc.
New Coalition Proposes Ideas for Government Efficiency in Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/20/2010 - 1:45pmA new group has formed to propose innovative strategies to create a healthy State with well-supported public systems and services and an improved fiscal system.
Members of the Nevada Values Coalition have met twice for “big tent”, nonpartisan meetings to discuss the complex issues, and members then further examined ideas through subcommittees.
Vision Stakeholder Chairman Paints Bleak Picture For Nevada’s Future If Policy Makers Fail To Act
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/17/2010 - 4:03pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – The chairman of a panel created by the Legislature to assess Nevada’s long-term future had some bleak words today for lawmakers unless action is taken to develop a skilled workforce and improve public education.
Credit Union Scholarship Named one of Five Best for Nevada Residents
Submitted by Greater Nevada ... on Thu, 12/16/2010 - 9:45amGreater Nevada Credit Union’s scholarship program was recently named one of the “Five Best Scholarships for Nevada Residents” by NewsMax, a national news media organization.
Healthy Communities Coalition outlines year-end results and plans for 2011
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/08/2010 - 2:19pmHealthy Communities has scheduled their winter and spring line up of special speakers on the 2nd Thursday of each month during their public meetings.
Each meeting also includes resource sharing, updates and discussion on issues of regional importance such as health and wellness, substance abuse prevention and recovery, education, job training, etc.
Dayton Valley Days Benefits Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:56pmDayton Valley Days on September 18 and 19 will be more than a fun family event. The annual street fair will also benefit several local nonprofits that add to the quality of life in the Dayton Valley.
One of those nonprofits is Central Lyon Youth Connections (CLYC), an organization that offers a number of free programs to enhance positive youth development. Director Michele Watkins explained that CLYC includes Project Success, Volunteer Connections, Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws and service learning projects.
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Dayton Valley Days Parade Seeks Marilyn Monroe Look Alikes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 3:47pmDayton Valley Days Committee is welcoming entries to both the general parade on Saturday, September 18, and to the Pet Parade on Sunday, September 19, 2010. This year’s parade will feature retired Nevada State Archivist Guy Rocha and well-known Dayton Valley rancher Kay Winters as Grand Marshals. To register for either parade, see www.daytonvalleydays.org
Nevada Loses Out In Race To Top Funds for Education
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 1:40pmCARSON CITY – Nevada failed to make the cut today in its quest to win as much as $175 million in competitive federal funds to improve student achievement, but the details of why won’t be known until next month.
The failure to make the cut occurred even though Gov. Jim Gibbons created a blue ribbon panel to oversee the application process and the state hired a consultant to help finalize Nevada’s grant application.
Sandoval Releases Education Plan, Calls For End To Tenure And Social Promotion
Submitted by on Wed, 06/30/2010 - 11:59amCARSON CITY – Republican governor candidate Brian Sandoval yesterday released his education plan, calling it a results oriented proposal that would end teacher tenure and the social promotion of students.
Chilean School Voucher Program Increased High School Graduation Rates, New Study Concludes
Submitted by on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 3:19pmCARSON CITY – A major study of a school voucher program operating in the country of Chile for the past 29 years has found both an increase in high school graduation rates and an increase in the number of students going on to college.
Carson High School Graduation
Submitted by editor on Sat, 06/05/2010 - 9:38amCarson High School graduation will be at 10 a.m. today, Saturday, June 5 at the Carson High School football field, 1111 North Saliman Road, Carson City.
Support Grows for Expansion of Empowerment School Program in Nevada
Submitted by on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 6:50amDespite a broken public education system and gloomy outlook for the state’s K-12 students, effective reform might very well be on the horizon for Nevada.
The reform that is gaining the most traction in the state is that of publicly funded empowerment schools that are able to make decisions on schedules, staffing, budgeting and instruction separately from a centralized school district. The system also provides students with a choice as to which public schools they attend, and schools are funded based on how many students they attract.
CHS baseball preview
Submitted by on Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:31amWith only four seniors and seven sophomores on this year's squad, it would be understandable if the Carson High baseball team had much lower expectations than usual for the upcoming season.
Comment on Editorial: Why spend $50 million on the “last library?” by Dave Morgan
Submitted by on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 11:27amWell written. Provocative! Thank you for your contribution to the debate!
Comment on Editorial: Why spend $50 million on the “last library?” by hamakiman
Submitted by on Tue, 02/02/2010 - 8:16amIn these days of financial constraint and economic hardship it is difficult at best for a community to pony up large sums of money for a project that won’t give you an immediate return on your mone
Annual Controller Report on Finances Reveals Dismal State of Affairs
Submitted by on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 5:50pmCARSON CITY – An annual financial report released today by state Controller Kim Wallin examining the 2009 fiscal year that ended June 30 details just how difficult the national recession has been o