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Growing in Northern Nevada: Celery butts and other fascinating plant surprises
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/25/2020 - 8:55amMy friend Millie is a plant explorer. She experiments getting groceries to grow. When she told me she was growing celery from the butt-end of what you buy from the grocery store, I was fascinated. How? In water? In soil? She went on to say she also grows sweet potatoes. I had tried that in high school, so that didn’t surprise me. But when she showed me a picture of her sweet potato plant I was impressed.
Northern Nevada outdoors with JoAnne Skelly: I'm a grass warrior, are you?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:35amI have been a grass warrior lately. Grass persists in exploring and establishing in areas I don’t want it: under shrubs, twined in flowers, out of the edges of the lawn, under the trees, in the field and so on. As a grass warrior, I have employed various attack strategies from hand-digging, weed-whacking and mowing with three different mowers — a riding mower, a small area electric mower, a rough area mower and finally, a tractor.
UNR's Desert Farming Initiative offers produce safety tips during pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:47pmGrocery shopping and produce safety have been concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Desert Farming Initiative, part of the University of Nevada, Reno Experiment Station, provides information to help producers and consumers minimize food-safety risks.
UNR scientists take aim at wildfires in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 5:17pmRENO — With wildland fires eating up the forests and rangelands of Nevada each summer, and fire season now upon us, University of Nevada, Reno scientists are examining how drought, climate change and land management will affect future fire activity and how fires can in turn influence plant, soil and hydrologic processes.
UNR researcher helps develop economic model that tracks inventory, warehousing and transportation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 7:10amRENO — The tools economists use to measure economic activity to predict economic growth or recession across the U.S. are evolving — especially with the rise of online sales. And now, as the pandemic is shifting consumer habits and straining industries nationwide, the need for a timely sense of economic activity is more vital than ever.
Outdoors with JoAnne Skelly: Let’s talk weeds
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 8:08amYes, we all love the nice weather. However, with the sun and lovely temperatures come weeds, the plants we all love to hate. For a weed is simply a plant out of place, or better yet, a plant you wish was any place other than your place!
Carson City's Greenhouse Project to unveil new community classroom at Carson High School for year-round education
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 10:15amAn expansion is underway at Carson City’s own The Greenhouse Project, which will provide more learning opportunities to those who are inclined toward agricultural science.
Carson City Supervisors to act on hemp moratorium, discuss budgets, grants and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:30amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday May 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
CASA of Carson City to be featured live on Facebook beginning this Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/28/2020 - 12:01pmUntil he became a Court Appointed Special Advocate, Eric Stahlman said he didn’t realize his heart needed to grow. He now has more compassion and understanding for kids and parents struggling in the community.
Want to become more involved in your community? Want to volunteer but unsure how you can make a difference?
Join us for our first ever Facebook LIVE event this Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. You can watch by going here.
Carson City District Court rejects Carson City’s motion to dismiss in $15 million Tahoe Hemp case
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/24/2020 - 9:55amOn April 17, Carson City District Court rejected the city’s motion to dismiss the case involving Tahoe Hemp LLC.
Tahoe Hemp is suing Carson City for $15 million after the city refused to allow the company to grow hemp on the Buzzy’s Ranch property, despite an agreement with the Jarrard Family Trust.
From books to 3D printing COVID-19 nasal swabs, today’s Carson City Library isn't your father's Oldsmobile
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 11:41amIt took just one call from the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and Carson City Department of Health and Human Services to Tod Colegrove, PhD, MSLIS, director of the Carson City Library, and the wheels were set in motion.
Gardening, planting and renewal: Carsonites can celebrate 50th Earth Day while social distancing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 11:19amIf there’s one thing that could be considered a positive during the mandated quarantine, it’s that nature is becoming a lot happier. From the return of dolphins in Venice, to the return of wildlife in Yosemite, and a lack of air pollution all around, Earth Day this year is certain to be a memorable one.
Home but Not Alone: Crisis Support Services of Nevada call center offers supportive free resource during COVID-19 Crisis
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 11:47amCOVID-19 has caused increased social distancing and self-isolation, and many Nevadans struggle to cope with the stress and anxiety of the pandemic. These feelings of fear are taking a toll on people’s mental and physical health and well-being.
Spring around the capital city: Everyone can have a garden
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 7:56amMy friend Julie from Incline laughingly asked me recently if she could come garden at my house since her property was buried in snow. While that’s not feasible, it got me thinking. Others may wish they too could garden during these “Stay at Home” times but not have space for an in-ground garden and need to garden indoors, on a patio or on a porch.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada and Carson City Toyota Thank Community for Support During Annual Matching Campaign
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/17/2020 - 9:36amThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada (BGCWN), together in partnership with Carson City Toyota, would like to thank the community for another successful year of meeting the goals for their annual matching campaign.
For every dollar donated during the months of February and March, Carson City Toyota matched those donations, up to $10,000.
Gardening and the inimitable sumacs, aka 'Skunkbrush' of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/12/2020 - 11:05amMy gardening clothes stink and I’m a happy woman! I’ve been pruning a Rhus trilobata, commonly called skunkbush sumac. Its name tells the story. I should have left my malodorous garments outside rather than carrying that pungent scent into the house. Oh well, I don’t care. I’m happy because I’m pruning. It takes so little to put a smile on my face.
Extension offers online education and resources for Nevada communities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:32amEven with the stay-at-home order in place, businesses, families and youth can engage in a number of educational activities online to enhance their daily lives and help themselves, and others, through these challenging days. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, University of Nevada, Reno Extension faculty, staff and volunteers have been hard at work to bring educational workshops, programs and resources useful during this time, into Nevadans’ homes.
The kittens are coming: Nevada Humane Society to host virtual adoption shower
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 1:14pmAre you looking for a way to help Nevada Humane Society save more lives? One of the most effective ways to help animals directly is to become a foster.
Concert Under the Stars cancelled due to COVID-19; Greenhouse Project to ramp up food grow effort
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 7:47amTo our Community: The Greenhouse Project board in conjunction with John Procaccini and Chili Bop Productions, has concluded that in light of the current COVID-19 situation, this year’s Concert Under the Stars is cancelled. This event has taken place the last 11 years in order to grow a thriving agricultural education program on the campus of Carson High School.
Carson City Chamber recognizes 10 role models for Women’s History Month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 1:57pmAs Women’s History Month comes to an end, the Carson City Chamber Board of Directors announces the recognition of ten exceptional women who have been — and will continue to be — important in the history of this city.
Nevada governor announces moratorium on residential, commercial evictions during COVID-19 crisis
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 4:30pmGov. Steve Sisolak has announced a moratorium on evictions for both residential and commercial tenants for the duration of the state of emergency, providing relief for renters who, in many cases, are facing the first of the month without a job and are under orders to try to stay at home for their own health.
Grow Your Own, Nevada classes return virtually
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 2:14pmGardening is a great activity that can be done at home, and University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering online courses to teach gardening basics. This April, Extension's Grow Your Own, Nevada! Program will live stream eight classes statewide to help those who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing more of their own food.
Partnership Carson City no-cost virtual Yoga begins Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 4:05pmPartnership Carson City is going virtual with its yoga series in an effort to continue to provide a needed respite with the ongoing limitations as a result of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
Weeds and ants: Vagaries of Spring around Northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 12:57pmEach season brings its joys and its challenges. I’m excited after winter to see the delights of Spring with all the blooming forsythia, flowering plums, daffodils, and other plants displaying their colors. I generally forget the spring problems until suddenly I’m seeing ground squirrels, ants and weeds. All of a sudden, I feel as if I have to hurry to catch up with the pests.
Carson Now’s 10 ways to entertain your quarantined kids
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 11:57amWell the kids are home thanks to COVID-19, and after approximately four hours the novelty of not being at school is sure to wear off and they’ll expect you to provide them with entertainment after they've done their online school learning assignments. So before you start tearing your hair out, here are 10 ways to keep your kids entertained during quarantine!
National Small Business Administration to provide up to $2 million in COVID disaster relief; Nevada office ready for calls
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 11:17amSBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement today in response to the President’s address to the nation:
CHS senior educates Carson City community on drug deactivation system
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 10:15amCarson High School senior and Partnership Carson City Community Prevention Coordinator Cruz Bulmer, 19, is spreading the word about the Deterra Drug Deactivation System.
Sierra Nevada Realtors present Getting Social About Lead Generation
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Carson City's Fremont Elementary students to be rezoned to Eagle Valley Middle next year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/10/2020 - 8:13pmThe Carson City School Board voted unanimously Tuesday evening during their meeting to rezone Fremont Elementary School students to Eagle Valley Middle School to alleviate population strain.
Reno-based accountant joins Casey Neilon, Inc. senior management team
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 2:06pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — Casey Neilon, Inc. announced the promotion of Lucas Gonzalez, CPA, to Shareholder effective January 1, 2020.
Gonzalez began his accounting career at Casey Neilon 2013. He provides business and tax consulting for small to medium sized businesses and individuals with a focus on clients in the construction and real estate industries. Gonzalez also serves as a trusted advisor to family office clients who have complex and multi-generational financial situations.