Honors

After the stories were told and the honors bestowed, the Last Roll Call on Sunday was like a punch to the gut. "Major Heath Kelly. Major Heath Oscar Kelly," First Sgt. Roger Wheeler called out i...

By Drew Bradley
RENO, Nev. — Professor Emma Sepulveda has mentored hundreds of students during her academic career at University of Nevada, Reno, but she never thought that she would have the opportunity to mentor a Chilean miner's daughter. Her name was Scarlette Sepulveda (no relation) and her dream was to go back to school one day, get a college degree, and learn to speak English.

Professor Sepulveda promised Scarlette that she would try to help her in any way she could.

By Claudene Wharton
The University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts has named accomplished jazz musician and associate professor of music David Ake the director of its School of the Arts.

Western Nevada College's baseball team has been named one of the top academic teams in the country, earning All-Academic Team honors by the National Junior College Athletic Association.The Wildcats...

CARSON CITY – A conservative Nevada think tank gave passing scores to 22 Republicans in the just-concluded 2011 legislative session, handing out failing scores to four other GOP lawmakers and all 37 Democrats in a report card released today.

Two Northern Nevada young men are in Texas this week representing Nevada as they compete for honors in the 4-H Shooting Sports Match.Seventeen-year-old Bryce James is a member of the Storey Coun...

When it came time for Carson High's softball team to score runs, it was veteran Moriah Lane and newcomer Jen Purcell who often stepped up with clutch hits.Lane and Purcell were rewarded for their e...

Six Carson High baseball players were named to the all-Northern 4A baseball squad.Outfielder Chance Quilling and pitcher Colby Blueberg were first-team selections, while Nick Domitrovich was a seco...

By Claudene Wharton

By Nevada Wolfpack.com
RENO, Nev. — San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will serve as the keynote speaker at the 43rd annual Governor’s Dinner on Friday, July 8 at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.

The - editorial staff recently won six awards in the Suburban Newspapers of America 2010 editorial contest.Reporters Sandi Hoover and Brian Duggan won first place in the best continuing coverage ca...

NEWS RELEASE — Jimmer Fredette, the All-American scoring guard for Brigham Young University will join the celebrity-studded field at the American Century Championship, July 12 – 17 at Edgewood Tahoe, in what is becoming one of the strongest line-ups in the tournament’s 22-year history.

Wally Cuchine, a champion of the Arts, officially retired April 8 with a big send up from people from around the State, including proclamations of “Wally Cuchine Day” from Governor Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Bob Cashell at a concert at the Eureka Opera House with Ralph Cuda and the Dixieland Boys.

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in cooperation with the staff of the Nevada State Museum will hold a reception honoring Governor Brian Sandoval and First Lady Kathleen Sandoval in the Dema Guinn Concourse at the Nevada State Museum. Hor d'ouvers and wines catered by Casino Fandango. Cost $30 per person Chamber member and guest, $45 per person non member.

(Press release) Thunder Canyon, a private golf and country club located in Washoe Valley, has been named the 2011 Nevada Golf Course of the Year by the Nevada Golf Course Owners Association (NvGCOA). In addition to this honor, Thunder Canyon was chosen as one of three finalists for the Golf Course of the Year Award by the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA).

December 4th 1921- December 2nd 2010

Vivian M. Romero completed her life journey December 2nd 2010, two days shy of her 89th birthday in Omaha, Nebraska surrounded by friends and family. Those who knew and loved her called her Viv. After the passing of her husband George in 2003, Viv left Carson City and returned to her childhood home of Omaha, Nebraska to be closer to family.

We are honored to welcome outdoor writer and editor Don Quilici to the pages of Carson Now.

Quilici's stories and photos will be featured every Wednesday on our new Outdoors Page.

Don Q is famous around these parts to anyone who hunts or fishes. He was the outdoor editor for the Nevada Appeal for 22 years, and his weekly columns delighted readers regardless of their abilities with a gun or rod.

Dear Editor: Once again the Dayton community has come together and made a difference for so many families during the holidays.

The Dayton toy drive received applications for over 650 kids this year and we were quite concerned that there would not be enough to go around. Fortunately a large, eager, group of volunteers came together who were quick to get down to business and get the donations and interest pouring in. It wasn’t long before businesses, as well as community organizations and individuals were giving.

By Nevada News Bureau staff
University of Nevada, Reno President Milt Glick has signed the “Campus Compact,” joining a national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents who have committed their campuses to encouraging service learning and civic engagement.

On Carson City's Web site today is a scrolling list of city employees who have served at various capacities in the nation's military branches.

LOCAL AUTHOR SCORES TOP HONORS IN THE 7th ANNUAL USA BOOK NEWS “BEST BOOKS 2010” AWARDS

By Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov. Jim Gibbons has ordered the flag at the state Capitol Building to be flown at half staff today to honor United States Marine Corps Sgt. Frank Zaehringer III.

With a goal of 300 drivers, Capital Ford's Drive One 4UR School was on par Saturday to raise $6,000 for Carson High School athletic programs.

More than 300 Carson City residents took a test drive of 12 Ford 2010 and 2011 model cars and trucks at the Carson High School parking lot Saturday to support the girls soccer and basketball teams.

"Carson City once again continues to show its true spirit as a community by getting behind fundraising events such as Drive One 4UR School," said Tim Milligan, general manager for Capital Ford in Carson City.

There's lots of music and entertainment lined up for the weekend, not all in Carson City but certainly nearby. And, of course, the Jazz! Carson City festival continues.
Here's what you'll find this weekend:

— Genoa hosts The Old Time Music Festival in the Town Park Saturday. This is labeled as a celebration of American Roots Music and includes the Quake City Jug Band and banjo star Georgette Hall with her daughter Cecilia Yale. Breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11. Tickets are $5.

At the Chamber's Annual Meeting held at Duke’s Steakhouse inside the Casino Fandango on Monday, June 21, outgoing Chairman of the Board Jim Smolenski honored special people who helped the Chamber grow during his tenure.

Honored were:

JOHN HOY – VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

After coming up short on the last day last year, A.J. McInerney and the Coronado Cougars emerged with top honors from the NIAA 4A State Boys Golf Championships on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

It's official: Capital Ford in Carson City is among an elite group of Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealerships to be recognized with The 2009 President’s Award by Ford Motor Company, officials announced today.

The President's Award honors dealerships that have excelled in automotive retailing in 2009, by providing exceptional customer service and satisfaction, said company spokeswoman Rachel Smith. Capital Ford also received the award in 2007.

Opening day for the Sierra League boys golf season saw some impressive individual performances overall and the Carson Senators produced their

After earning All-American honors as a freshman last year, Carson High graduate Kayla Sanchez has picked up where she left off during this year's indoor season.

After its most successful season in school history, it's no surprise that the Carson High football team received its one last share of honors.