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Carson Middle School advanced band takes top honors at Six Flags
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 2:08pmThe Carson Middle School advanced band participated in "Music in the Parks" competition at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on Saturday, May 11 and earned top honors.
The CMS Advanced Band earned a superior rating from each of the judges. It gets even better. They also earned first place among the field of four middle school bands that competed that day. But wait, there's more!
Out of the field of 11 bands, including a high school band, your students earned the sweepstakes trophy, which means they were the best band at the entire festival!
Dozens testify on Nevada same-sex marriage
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 9:25am
A Nevada Assembly Committee took testimony on Senate Joint Resolution 13 on Thursday when many of those who had testified earlier this year repeated their support for or opposition to the measure that would repeal Nevada’s constitutional ban against same-sex marriage.
CHS Cheerleading 'Cheer Me Up Cards' offer discounts at 41 Carson City area businesses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:18pmThe Carson High School "Cheer Me Up" cards are on sale now and feature 41 different Carson City businesses that are offering discounts on services, food and merchandise through April 2014.
The discounts are being offered at:
Signups begin for Carson City CrossFit Future Athlete Sport Conditioning Camp
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 8:36am
Event Date:
June 10, 2013 - 9:00am The Carson City CrossFit Future Athlete Sport Conditioning Summer Camp will run June 10 through July 12.
This will be for all youth athletes playing football, soccer, basketball, baseball, track, cross country, tennis, or want to get in to the Sport of Fitness, CrossFit.
The program will encompass strength training, sport conditioning, kettlebells, tire flips, plyometrics, and sprints. This program is designed for the young athlete to not only get stronger but get better conditioning in during the summer months.
Carson City volunteers to observe Pluto early Saturday for astronomy research project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 1:47pm
A research group will use Carson City volunteers to help measure Pluto early Saturday morning at the Jack C. Davis Observatory.
The Research and Education Cooperative Occultation Network, a citizen science research project exploring the outer solar system, is conducing a campaign to measure Pluto just before 1:30 a.m.
Mark Your Calendars for the Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors Summer Charity Golf Tournament
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 8:16am
Event Date:
June 21, 2013 (All day) The Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® will be hosting the Alyce McCracken Scramble for Scholarships on Friday, June 21 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.
Legendary rock band War to headline Concert Under the Stars to benefit Carson City Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 4:55pm
Legendary rock band “War” will headline this summer’s Concert Under the Stars taking place Tuesday, July 9 outdoors behind Café at Adele’s. The annual event benefits Carson City’s Greenhouse Project. The gates open at 5 p.m. and the music begins at 6:30 p.m.
In a career that has spanned more than four decades War has sold more than 50 million albums. The band’s unique mix of Funk, Jazz, R&B and Rock and Roll has produced numerous top ten singles including “Low Rider”, “Cisco Kid”, “Why Can’t We be Friends” and many more.
WNC Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Jack C. Davis Observatory
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 7:23pm
More than a decade ago, a Western Nevada College physics professor’s dream, a desire by college students to learn about astronomy, and the Carson City community's willingness to help make dreams come true, all converged to create the Jack C. Davis Observatory.
Now, WNC and the observatory staff and volunteers have planned a stellar celebration from May 2-15 to commemorate 10 years of science and discovery in Nevada’s capital city.
Kiwanis One Day at Genoa's Mormon Station
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 12:08pm
Kiwanis’ 240,000 volunteers in 80 countries join together on the third Saturday in April, designated as Kiwanis One Day, a day for each club to perform a volunteer project in their community.
April 20, 2013 a total of 17 members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada with four Douglas High School Key Club members raked leaves at the Nevada State Park in Genoa, Mormon Station.
CHS Band and Choir Ensembles Win Big in Bay Area
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 11:02am
Event Date:
April 23, 2013 - 7:00pm The Carson High School Band and Choir Ensembles earned big awards in Bay Area competitions earlier this month. The ensembles will be recognized at the Carson City School District board meeting, Tuesday, April 23 at Carson High School Senator Square; 7 p.m.
WNC Softball: Darby Equals Home Run Record; Lostra, Beck and Bats Propel Wildcats
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 6:05pmWestern Nevada College found a cure over the weekend for its recent Scenic West Athletic Conference softball losing streak: the power hitting of Sydney Darby and long pitching stints by Ali Lostra and Carlee Beck.
Darby equaled a program record with her 15th and 16th homers of the season, while Lostra and Beck each tossed a complete game as the Wildcats won three of four games from Colorado Northwestern in Rangely, Colo.
In the four tight games with the Spartans, the Wildcats came through with clutch hits, solid defense and lengthy outings from their pitchers.
Bill Would Fund $2 Million Toward After-School Literacy Program
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 2:59pmby PAUL GEORGE and LINDSAY TOSTE
Earlier today, Reno City Councilman Oscar Delgado testified before the Senate Committee on Finance. Delgado spoke in favor of Senate Bill 398, a measure that would help fund the implementation of the AfterSchool KidzLitz literacy program in Nevada Boys and Girls Clubs.
“Education does not stop at three o’clock,” Delgado said.
Third suspect in car chase in custody; found inside school bus at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 6:09pm
A manhunt ended at the Carson High School bus yard early Friday night with the arrest of a suspect believed to have intentionally rammed a Carson City Sheriff's patrol vehicle after a chase in a stolen car late Thursday.
Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies had been searching for the man since Thursday night and found him hiding inside a school bus in the vehicle maintenance yard of Carson High School. Edward Carol, 31, was taken into custody at 5:24 p.m.
Manhunt ends at Carson High School bus yard with arrest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 9:24pm
UPDATE 6:10PM: A manhunt ended at the Carson High School bus yard early Friday night with the arrest of a suspect believed to have intentionally rammed a Carson City Sheriff's patrol vehicle after a chase in a stolen car late Thursday.
Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies had been searching for the man since Thursday night and found him hiding inside a school bus in the vehicle maintenance yard of Carson High School. He was taken into custody at 5:24 p.m.
Carson High senior raises $300 for Cancer Awareness
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 2:55pmA Carson City High School senior says she raised about $300 this past weekend for breast cancer awareness. Abby Lafoon's event, ‘A Step Toward a Cure' was held Saturday at her school.
Carson senior goes extreme with coupons; collects items for local veterans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 11:26am
A senior project for a Carson City high school student that involved "extreme couponing" for two months netted more than $1,100 worth of goods that he donated to area veterans.
Dallas Burnett, a Carson High School senior, managed to find, clip, cut, and ultimately save $818.56 in grocery and household items that he donated to the Veterans Guest House in Reno.
‘Bullying’ on YouTube Moves Senators to Act
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 7:50pmRetired Nevada Senator Valerie Wiener introduced Senate Bill 414 to the Senate Committee on Judiciary today. The bill would work to prevent minors from “transmitting or distributing certain images of a violent offense committed against another minor” and would also revise the definition of cyber-bullying.
Cello Recital April 26 features music, conversation, wine and dessert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 9:45amEvent Date:
April 26, 2013 - 7:30pm
The Carson City Symphony Association presents an intimate, elegant evening of Music, Conversation, Wine, and Dessert on Friday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., at a private home in Jacks Valley, south of Carson City. The recital will introduce - or reacquaint - music lovers in our area with critically acclaimed cellist Stephen Framil, who has appeared as concert soloist, chamber musician, and conductor the world over.
Cellist Stephen Framil to hold April 25 Masterclass for cellists
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 9:26amEvent Date:
April 25, 2013 - 3:00pm
Cellist Stephen Framil, visiting from Philadelphia to perform with the Carson City Symphony, will hold a Masterclass for Cellists on Thursday, April 25, 3:00-4:30 p.m., in the Band Room at Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.
At the class, five selected cellists will participate, and observers are welcome. The class, sponsored by the Carson City Symphony Association, is open to the public. Admission is free.
Former Carson High teacher pleads not guilty to charges of sexual conduct with student
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 12:46pmA former teacher at Carson High School who allegedly engaged in sexual conduct with a student, has pleaded not guilty to charges today in Carson City District Court.
Carson kids gather for two Easter egg hunts
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 9:10amHundreds of children lined up under sunny skies Saturday at the edge of the lawns of Carson High School, eying thousands of bright-colored plastic eggs scattered over the greens while parents readied cameras and encouragement.
Community invited to ceremony, social Saturday at Mills Park in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 12:33pm
Event Date:
March 30, 2013 - 5:00pm The Carson City Chapter 388 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will hold a public Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony and social gathering on Saturday at Mills Park beginning at 5 p.m.
The short ceremony will be held at the Vietnam Memorial, located at Carson City's Mills Park in the southeast corner. The park may be accessed from either Saliman Road or Seely Loop, across from Carson High School.
Parents of Carson High students say 'no' again to uniforms
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 7:18amIn a second community meeting, parents and teachers again spoke out overwhelmingly against requiring Carson High School students to wear uniforms beginning next year.
Easter Egg Hunt at Carson High School, Centennial Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 6:00amEvent Date:
March 30, 2013 - 10:00am
Capital Christian Center will host a city-wide Easter Egg Hunt at Carson High School Saturday, March 30, beginning at 10 a.m.. There will be more than 12,000 eggs for the hunt, a holiday ham give away and pictures with the Easter bunny.
They will also be using the time to “beautify” the CHS campus as with 150-plus volunteers to pull weeds, rake, sweep, etc.
Carson High Students Help Prep Tax Returns at the BRIC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 10:06am
For the second tax season, the Business Branch of the Carson City Library at the Business Resource Innovation Center is providing free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program through the Internal Revenue Service and United Way Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
As part of providing this valuable service to members of the community that have low-to-moderate income, the BRIC is collaborating with the Future Business Leaders of America club on campus at Carson High School.
Strings in the School conductor highlights Tuesday's 'Reflections' performance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 12:27amCarson City Symphony's Strings in the School ensemble concert on Tuesday is an undertaking the community will be proud of, explains Education Director Sue Jesch in this presentation of It's Your City.
WNC Baseball Success Starts with Whittemore
Submitted by Chris Graham on Sun, 03/24/2013 - 3:04pmWhen D.J. Whittemore was an assistant baseball coach at Wooster High School in 2002, he almost overstepped his boundaries.
A Wooster hitter was one strike from striking out during the state tournament, and head coach Ron Malcolm was ready to put in a pinch-hitter because he didn’t like what he saw.
Glass Slippers return in Youth Theatre Carson City’s Cinderella
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/24/2013 - 10:54amEvent Date:
April 5, 2013 - 7:00pm
Youth Theatre Carson City is excited to announce our upcoming production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, America’s favorite adaptation of the classic tale, to be held April 5-7 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
The cast is comprised of over 75 local youth ages five to eighteen, who play all the classic characters including Cinderella, her Prince Charming, The Wicked Stepmother and Stepsisters, the magical Fairy Godmother, and a host of other colorful characters who bring Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s masterwork to life!
Carson High School Uniform Debate
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 1:09pmWhy am I opposed to school uniforms at Carson High School? It’s a lengthy answer and so I’ll try to condense it. We live in a small town, with limited selection to stores. We have Wal-Mart, Target, JCPenny, and Kohl’s. We have access, in Reno, to those listed plus several more, but only a fraction of the stores that you would have in a big city. My daughter has been in the current SSA “uniforms” at the middle school for the last 2 years. Additionally I have a buying background in the fashion industry for 8 years, so I have that perspective to my argument as well.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 10:25amThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division.
This week's inspection includes multiple bar and lounge establishments; restaurants and fast food restaurants; several convenience stores; a high school concession stand; an elementary school cafeteria; a meat market and a church kitchen.
See the full report below.
Lower Blood Donation Age May Prevent Blood Shortage
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 5:16pmby MOLLY MOSER
Photo / Associated Press
The Committee on Health and Human services discussed Assembly Bill 183 on Wed., which could allow 16-year-olds to donate blood with parental consent and to help increase the blood supply throughout Nevada.
Carson High School considers uniforms, some students protest process
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/17/2013 - 11:31amCarson High School officials are considering a standard dress code — similar to those being enforced at other schools in the district — for students next year, and are hosting two public workshops to gauge community interest.
High School Swimming Carson VS. Galena
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/14/2013 - 6:49pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2013 - 2:00pm Carson men 178 galena 77
Carson Women 137 Galena 149
Scores attached
Strings in the Schools Spring Carson City Concert 'Reflections' set for March 26
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 2:02pmEvent Date:
March 26, 2013 - 6:30pm
Carson City Symphony’s “Strings in the Schools” ensembles, conducted by Education Director Sue Jesch, will perform on Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
The Spring Concert will include a new work, "Reflections," written for the advanced orchestra, STRAZZ, by Gary A. Edwards, a composer from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Guest artist Tom Stryker, a noted harmonica player, and composer Edwards, a guitarist, will play the piece along with the students.
100 Years of Religious Studies for Mormon Youth : A Legacy of Seminary Classes for High School Students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 1:06pm
A good education is an important component of any child’s upbringing. Combine good education with religious studies, and you gain life experiences and spiritual foundations that yield benefits for years to come. Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) have long since believed in and encouraged its members to seek quality education in both secular and religious areas. Over one hundred years ago, the Church started a seminary program in religious studies for its youth.
Early Beginning
Public invited to attend ceremony and ‘social’ honoring Vietnam Veterans Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 11:47am
Event Date:
March 30, 2013 - 5:00pm The Carson City Chapter 388 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will mark Vietnam Veterans Day in a short ceremony and social gathering on Saturday, March 30, 2013.
The short ceremony will be held at the Vietnam Memorial, located in Mills Park in Carson City, NV in the southeast corner of the park at 5 PM. (The park may be accessed from either Saliman Road across from Carson High School).
After the ceremony, a “Welcome Home” social will be held at the High Sierra Brewery Company, located at 302 North Carson Street at 5:30 PM. No Host Bar, free appetizers, and good cheer.
Nevada School Police Officers May Get Expanded Jurisdiction
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 6:27pmby RILEY SNYDER
School police officers in Washoe and Clark Counties could play a more active role in public safety if a Nevada Assembly bill passes this session.
Assembly Bill 103, which was introduced today in the Assembly Committee on Government Affairs, would remove the jurisdiction restrictions placed on school police officers in Washoe and Clark counties, giving them classification as full-fledged police officers. Most of the questions regarding AB 103 came from a proposed repeal of the jurisdiction guidelines in the Nevada Revised Statues.
Carson City Strings in the Schools hosts spring concert
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:17pmEvent Date:
March 26, 2013 - 6:30pm
Carson City Symphony’s “Strings in the Schools” ensembles, conducted by Education Director Sue Jesch, will perform on Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street. The Spring Concert will include a new work, "Reflections," written for the advanced orchestra, STRAZZ, by Gary A. Edwards, a composer from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Guest artist Tom Stryker, a noted harmonica player, and composer Edwards, a guitarist, will play the piece along with the students.
Assemblywoman Olivia Diaz Hopes to Improve Education Legislation
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 9:51am
'Dancing with the Stars' Carson City Edition set for Saturday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 9:53amEvent Date:
March 9, 2013 - 7:00pm
Dance floors around town are heating up as contestants for ‘Dancing with the Stars’, Carson City Edition, polish their routines. The event takes place Saturday, March 9, 7 p.m. at the Carson High School gymnasium.
Local stars expected to compete include Sheriff Ken Furlong, District Attorney Neil Rombardo, City Supervisor/Adele’s co-owner Karen Abowd, Miss Carson City Vannesa Macias, and several others. They are teamed up with experienced dancers as they vie for the mirror ball trophy.
'Harlem Shake' finds Mr. Carson High pageant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 2:00pmIt was only a matter of time before pop-cultural phenom the "Harlem Shake' arrived in Carson City and at Carson High School. Nevada Multimedia Productions captured this version of the Shake at Mr. Carson High pageant held Friday, March 1.
Engineering student charters a Future Fuels Club and Expo
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 5:49pm
Event Date:
February 23, 2013 (All day) To convert vehicles to prove the viability of alternative fuels through projects outside of school and to educate the general public on the matter.
The recent event had vehicles from throughout California and overseas to show alternative fuels. President is David Reese a local Carson High School Graduate and Engineering student at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. David Reese and his team hosted hundreds of interested companies, students and peers.
Carson Public School Drug Policies Behind the Times
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 11:11pmToday I attended a Chamber luncheon focused on [our] children's use of drugs and alcohol, and the ENDLESS ways the signs of/actual drugs are hidden. I was blown away with the amount of information given in such a short time, but the most disturbing moment was announced with applause.
Carson City is proud to randomly drug test their athletes.
Wow. Your athletes. Good for you. Finally.
Students win big at Northern Nevada FIRST TECH Challenge Robotics Championship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 3:28pm
The FIRST NV organization, organized the Second Annual Northern Nevada FIRST TECH Challenge was held Saturday at Carson High School in Carson City. High school teams from Nevada, California, Oregon, and Utah competed in a full day robotics competition for two seeds to the World Festival Robotics Competition to be held in April.
Show your support for Bicycle and Pedestrian project on Fifth Street
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 9:57am
A message from Patrick Pittenger, Transportation Manager, Carson City Public Works.
Carson City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advocates-
I am contacting you to request your support this week for a bicycle and pedestrian project in Carson City.
Carson City teachers get crash course in manufacturing needs
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 4:13amOn Wednesday, 20 teachers from the Carson City school system will spend a professional development day touring local manufacturers.
The field trip is part of an ongoing partnership between schools and local businesses, the goal of which is to better prepare area students for life after high school, in this case by better preparing educators to teach them about opportunities at local employers.
Carson student helps kids with low self-esteem
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 9:25amA Carson High School student has one more thing to do before she graduates and it's to give back. Seventeen-year-old Nicole Bertholf is an honor student. She studies hard and makes time for her friends, but you would never know this was the same girl just a year ago.
Full speech: Sen. Harry Reid addresses 2013 Nevada Legislature
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 8:18pm
Nevada son and United States Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed a joint session of the Nevada State Legislature today in Carson City. Here is the text of his speech:
Broadband Stimulus Grant at Work in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 11:35pm
Carson City Library Director Sara Jones announces the opening of the Carson City Library’s second floor Digital Media Learning Center, @Two.
For 2,600 high school students, poetry is powering up Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 3:53pm
Event Date:
March 16, 2013 - 12:00pm By making the words of great poets literally come to life, more than 2,600 high school students across the state are competing to represent their county at the Eighth Annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals at Reno’s Whitney Peak Hotel, formerly CommRow, Saturday March 16, noon to 3 p.m.
A program of the Nevada Arts Council, Poetry Out Loud is a distinctive national arts education event that encourages students to learn about, memorize and finally present poetry --out loud. Nevada’s 2013 theme of “Powering Up Poetry,” is a nod to NV Energy, co-sponsor of the event.
