JUDGES

Judge Tom Armstrong announced Friday that he seeks re-election to Department I of the Carson City Justice/Municipal Court. Judge Armstrong was elected to the bench in 2012, after he was appointed to fill the position by the Carson City Board of Supervisors in May of 2011.

Muscle Powered, Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Carson City, recently received a $2000 grant from Nevada Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board to facilitate a video competition to create public service announcements about the dangers of texting and driving.

Senior Projects, a Carson High School graduation requirement, are in full swing, and every year a host of new topics are set into motion by students who take it very seriously, students who take it upon themselves to make a difference in the lives of others. One such senior, Sarah Sever, is motivated to create awareness about a wide-ranging and ever growing atrocity affecting young women in America.

Every year, the Veterans' Administration holds a talent contest open to all U.S. Veterans. This year, a bronze medal was won by Carson City veteran David Kotzebue.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada State Museum and Western Nevada College Latino Cohort have teamed to present an El Día de los Muertos, or, Day of the Dead, celebration with a reception Thursday evening and a full day of activities on Saturday in downtown Carson City.

The man who once threatened to disrupt the Nevada Day Parade and led anti-Carson City, South Lake Tahoe Police, El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, district attorney and judge campaigns will be spending the next seven years in prison after he was given the maximum sentence Friday in Sacramento Superior Court.

“There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela

More than 700,000 children experience abuse and/or neglect each year. Instead of playing with neighbors and making happy family memories, they’re attending court hearings, adjusting to new foster homes and transitioning to new schools. That’s a heavy burden for a child to carry.

The Carson High School HOSA, Future Health Professionals had a Health Career Display Competition with 34 teams from 3 Health Science II classes. Each was judged on the display board’s information, artistic value and originality as well as a 5 minute oral presentation.

The man who has led anti-South Lake Tahoe Police, El Dorado County Sheriff, District Attorney and Judge campaigns was found guilty on Monday in Sacramento Superior Court on eight felony charges.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is bringing back its Skate and Scooter Competition to the Mills Park Virginia Orcutt Skateboard Park this Saturday, Sept. 23.

After serving nearly 23 years in office as a Carson City Justice of the Peace, Municipal Court Judge John Tatro announced Thursday that he will not seek another term.

The Nevada Artists Association has received a record number of entries for it's annual photo exhibition in Carson City.
A judged event, local and regional artists were invited to enter two photos for display in the NAA Gallery exhibit which opened Sunday, August 6, and which will run through Sept. 8, 2017.

Since the passage of Question 2 last year, some of us have engaged in an ongoing debate about the wisdom of permitting recreational marijuana sales in Carson City. At this moment, it seems that the majority of the Carson City Board of Supervisors intend to exercise their right as our elected representatives to approve an ordinance permitting the sale of recreational pot at the City’s two existing medical marijuana dispensaries as a defense, ironically, against a long litany of adverse impacts outlined in the draft Business Impact Statement released on July 7th.

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. – It’s no coincidence that Virginia City, legendary for its 1800s silver mining bonanza, and its official spirit Cemetery Gin won a Silver Award at the San Francisco 2017 Worlds Spirits Competition. Silver city, silver award, thereby making it one of the top spirits in its class.

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery is inviting local and regional artist to enter it's annual judged Photography Show. Judges will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The exhibition is open to all photographers, membership in the NAA is not required. Entry date is Saturday, August 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CARSON CITY — Ten Business Pitch Competition finalists have been selected to pitch their company's product or service to a panel of judges at the ...

The Department of Business and Industry will host the sixth annual Governor’s Conference on Business August 17 at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks.

Did you know that not too long ago people did not require medical insurance? Less than fifty years ago people paid cash or used credit for medical care which was true for most of the history of our nation. Indeed, medical care was once so accessible and affordable that most people did not need insurance to pay their medical bills. Then, medical Doctors and Insurance companies began to lobby government to 'regulate' (i.e. monopolize) health care to 'improve' it.

Did you ever want to help children in foster care? To be a voice for a child who cannot speak up on their own? What about just helping children in your community, letting them know that they are wanted and that there is a person (YOU!) who listens to them and advocates for their best interests?

This week marks the start of competition for Juliet Favero, the Carson City teen and 2017 Carson High graduate who is competing in the 60th Distinguished Young Women National Finals in Mobile, Alabama.

WANTED: HOT DOG GRILLERS
for the July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Carson Mall, 1-4 PM
Hot Dogs sponsored by Butler Gourmet Meats
Music ~ Watermelon Eating Competition ~ Grilled Hot Dogs

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed several bills into law Tuesday and vetoed four. Additionally on Monday, he approved four veteran and military related measures at a Memorial Day ceremony in Boulder City.

Nevada based start-up companies looking for an opportunity to showcase their unique products or services while competing for cash and prizes should look no further. The Governor’s Conference on Business 2017 is hosting a business pitch competition as part of the annual business resource and networking conference.

(Reno, Nev.) – Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s former deputy chief of staff, Ann Wilkinson, has been named the new National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ (NCJFCJ) director of human resources.

Most recently, Wilkinson served Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s administration as an agency executive and as a senior advisor. In her role as deputy chief of staff, Wilkinson’s work focused on healthcare policy and serving as the Governor’s liaison on health and human service initiatives.

CARSON CITY — Tedra “Teddy” Cook, 7th grade teacher at Carson Middle School, was honored last night as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, Bridget Gordon, 21st Century Solutions Program coordinator at Carson High School, was recognized as the Classified Employee of the Year for the district.

Randall Soderquist, President of the Nevada Association of Court Executives and Court Administrator for Elko Township Justice Court and City of Elko Municipal Court, and Julie Wise, Assistant Clerk of Court, Second Judicial District Court and NACE Board Member, presented the 2016 Court Executive of the Year Award to Max Cortes at the Carson City Courthouse on Monday, April 24, 2017.

Did you ever want to help children in foster care? To be a voice for a child who cannot speak up on their own? What about just helping children in your community, letting them know that they are wanted and that there is a person (YOU!) who listens to them and advocates for their best interests?

The support received from the community of Carson City is enough to make people from all over the country want to relocate. Former students know there are no special funds available for high school clubs to organize a prom or enjoy interscholastic competition.

(Reno, Nev.) – Twenty-year philanthropy and social responsibility professional, Chrissy Menicucci, has been named the new National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ (NCJFCJ) director of development.

“We are excited to bring Chrissy on board to further advance the NCJFCJ’s development efforts,” said Joey Orduna Hastings, chief executive officer. “Her experience in the legal field paired with her global philanthropic skills will be valuable assets to elevate the NCJFCJ to the next 80 years of this organization.”

Editor’s Note: Berggren, a senior, is Team Captain of the CHS NJROTC Orienteering: On Feb. 17, the Carson High School NJROTC Orienteering Team flew to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in the National Orienteering Competition held at Red Top Mountain State Park.