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Carson City events for Thursday, Jan. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 9:15pmHeading into Thursday, activities lined up include a cardio and strength connection class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a Polka Dot Powerhouse Women's Group luncheon at Red's Old 395 Grill, art showings, live music with Dale Poune at Gather, a meeting of the Carson City GOP at Casino Fandango featuring speaker Bob Potts from the Governor's Office of Economic Development, and more.
Carson High grad, son of CHS athletic director dies in snowmobile accident, GoFundMe page established
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 4:51pmThe Carson High School community is mourning the loss of Jake Roman, a 2017 CHS graduate and son of Athletic Director, teacher and head football coach Blair Roman. Jake died from injuries in a snowmobile accident at Lake Tahoe, according to friends of the family.
DeBug Computer of Carson City, Carson Valley raise $500 for Between Horses and Humans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 3:00pmCARSON CITY — Debbie Barham, co-owner of DeBug Computer, presented a check for $500 raised at the company’s annual Photos with Santa event over the holidays to Barbara Slade, program and equine manager for Between Horses and Humans at the organization’s Gardnerville riding arena.
Senator Square: Carson’s got game is the theme of 2020 Winterfest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 9:47amWinterfest is here, and the theme, Carson's Got Game, is more than just a nice motto, it is a series of multiple physical board games, playground games, and video games. According to CHS physical education teacher and Leadership adviser Ann Britt, “the class color teachers will be playing a game of life-size Hungry Hippo during the assembly Jan. 17, and we will be doing a door decorating competition with judging taking place Jan. 21; the top three winners will receive a gift card to Starbucks.”
Rep. Lee has hand in helping bilked students secure debt relief
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 2:00amKendrick Harrison didn’t have the money to pay his debt. And, yet, the creditors kept calling to collect. A family man and U.S. Army veteran living in Las Vegas, he had enrolled at Argosy University ...
Carson City deputies arrest man for selling stolen phone for $70, held on $10,000 bail
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 11:45amA 25-year-old Jackson, Missouri man was arrested in the 3100 block of N. Carson Street for felony grand larceny after allegedly stealing and selling a phone from a local hardware store.
According to the arrest, Kevin Deonte Nolan was arrested after deputies were dispatched to a local hardware store to follow up on an investigation regarding a stolen phone.
Finding Stacia: Evaporating into 'meth cloud' (2nd in Partnership Carson City 3-part series)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 9:58amEditor’s Note: This is the second in a series about Stacia Nepper, the new deputy director for Partnership Carson City. She hopes her story of overcoming addiction will inspire others to seek help. See the first story in the series here.
Once the funeral was over and family members had all gone back home, Stacia Nepper knew it was time to deal with her cousin’s death.
Homeowners are feeling Less Financial Strain than Renters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 3:30pmThe US Census defines cost-burdened households as a household that spends at least 35 percent of their monthly income on household costs (including their mortgage, utility bills, property taxes, and other costs associated with homeownership). In other words, cost-burdened households are households that may feel a significant financial strain (or burden) as a result of owning their home.
Killing spree terrorized Gardnerville and Reno a year ago, suspect in slayings headed to trial this summer
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 1:30pmPolka Dot Powerhouse Carson City presents: Empowering women personally and in business
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:23pmJoin the Polka Dot Powerhouse Women's Group on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City for a presentation on healthy money management and more.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Short conversation between mother and high school son
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 2:34pmThe following is a short conversation between a mother and her high school son.
Senator Square: Reflections art contest winners, Carson's Got Game, senior projects and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 9:28amHow many students ever apply to participate in a contest, let alone actually do it and win 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or even 5th place? For that matter, how many adults say they are going to write a book one day, paint like Michelangelo, or seek discomfort, my own personal new year’s resolution, by learning something new, performing selfless endeavors, or fulfilling an item on their bucket list?
Carson City, East Fork Firefighters to participate in 'Stairclimb' fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 4:50pmThe Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Firefighter Stairclimb is the world's largest on-air stair climb competition and annual fundraiser held at the tallest building in town, the Columbia Center in Seattle, Washington.
Firefighters from both East Fork Fire District in Douglas County and Carson City are participating in the fundraiser, and will be raising money for the fundraiser until the Stairclimb in March.
Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada launch 2020 cookie season with new choice and packaging
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 8:09pmCARSON CITY — Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and Girl Scouts of the USA launched its 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season on Tuesday, encouraging Girl Scouts across the U.S. to become entrepreneurs, earning money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures.
Carson City deputies make felony, misdemeanor arrests over weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 11:58amTwo inmates at Carson City jail face felony battery by a prisoner charges following an incident Saturday at the detention center, a sheriff's report states.
Senator Square: Fellowship of Christian Athletes thanks Carson City community for support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 8:58amNot only did the nonprofit organization Fellowship of Christian Athletes open their Christmas tree lot Nov. 24 to raise funds for their organization’s events and outreaches, they also supported other organizations and individuals by giving away 350 Angel Tree Christmas stockings and Christmas trees to Carson City children and families in need, and they also partnered with Sierra Lutheran High School to donate 75 trees to the US Marines at the Warfare Training Center in Coleville, Calif.
Up to $1,200 in rebates available to Carson City, Douglas residents who buy clean-heating appliances
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 4:30pmCARSON CITY — Did you know that wood-burning stoves are a significant source of harmful air pollution? The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, working with the University of Nevada, Reno’s Business Environmental Program, are excited to offer instant rebates to Carson City and Douglas County residents who replace their old wood-burning stoves through Nevada’s wintertime clean-heating rebate program.
From a ban on surprise hospital ER billing to 'red flag’ gun law, new bills take effect in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/01/2020 - 12:19pmToday, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 is the beginning of a new year, a new decade and also a new set of laws. More than 70 laws enacted by the Nevada Legislature last year take effect either in whole or in part today.
They include several major health care initiatives — including a ban on surprise emergency room bills, a tax on vaping products and a requirement that hospitals use patients’ preferred names and pronouns — as well as laws that will benefit employees, including paid sick leave.
Truck used in Dayton ATM theft located; suspect still at large
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 2:30pmThe Lyon County Sheriff's Office announced they have located the truck involved in the most recent ATM burglary that occurred in Dayton last week, but the suspect is still at large.
Winter Sports and OCR Conditioning Camp
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 10:46amWELL BEING’s Winter and OCR 6 Week Conditioning Camp scheduled to start on Jan 21. Sign up by Jan. 8 and save money. Sign-up to improve the following:
— PILLAR STRENGTH
— MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
— BODY COMPOSITION
— LIFESTYLE
Avoid Injury and Improve Your Performance! Our camps focus on improving Pillar strength and stability. The pillar refers to the shoulders, torso, and hips and their interaction during leg and arm movement. A healthy and functional pillar will increase performance and decrease risk of injury in the athlete and lay-person alike.
New photos released of Carson City casino thief who made off with $2,000
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 6:03pmNew surveillance photos have been released by the Carson City Sheriff's Office of the suspect wanted in the theft of around $2,000 from a Carson City casino cashier cage.
Carson City Community Support Services Grant now taking Applications for 2021
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/28/2019 - 12:07pmCarson City is now accepting Letters of Intent to Apply for our Community Support Services Grant (CSSG). Non-profit organizations and government agencies are qualified to fill out the Letter of Intent. Projects or programs must be for Carson City residence. In addition, your agencies proposal must meet one of the following critical needs of the community:
Lyon County, Reno Police and FBI investigate recent rash of ATM thefts in Dayton, Reno
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 2:00pmThe Lyon County Sheriff's Office along with the Reno Police Department are investigating a potential connection between two recent burglary incidents in which two entire ATM machines were stolen from South Reno and Dayton.
According to Lyon County Sheriff's Office Detective Lieutenant Jerry Pattinson, the two local law enforcement agencies are looking into a concrete connection between the two offenses, and yesterday the FBI was on scene in Dayton.
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office released this statement regarding the crime yesterday:
Lyon County Sheriff's Office says ATM stolen at Dayton credit union
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 1:32pmSometime around 2 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, one or more individuals stole a trailer containing a piece of construction equipment from the lot of a construction company in Lyon County. They drove the trailer to the Greater Nevada Credit Union in Dayton where they used the construction equipment to rip an ATM machine from the ground, placing it on the trailer.
Carson City investigators seek man who stole $2,000 from casino cashier
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/26/2019 - 11:10amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for information in a grand larceny that occurred at the Gold Dust West Casino in Carson City on Dec. 17, 2019.
Carson High School NJROTC raises more than $3,000 for Carson City Angel Tree Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 12:23pmCARSON CITY — The Carson High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, also known as NJROTC, program raised more than $3,000 for the local Angel Tree gift program. CHS NJROTC has raised money for the charity for the past three years.
Senator Square: CHS students celebrate the holidays, work with tech and compete in events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 9:29amEditor’s Note: Raymond Medeiros is the Carson City School District Director of Innovation and Technology. He writes the following: I would like to share with you some of the amazing things educators and students around the Carson City School District have been doing during Computer Science Education Week. Check out the photos from the Northern Nevada First Tech Challenge League Meet hosted by Carson High School.
Santa Train, Live Music, Skating and more: Events for the Carson City region for Saturday, Dec. 21
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 7:45pmHappy Saturday Carson City, and Happy Winter Solstice! Are you all geared up for the holiday season? We've got some great events happening this weekend throughout the region, check them out below!
Original owners of 'The Basil' are back at the renowned Carson City restaurant after funding school in Thailand
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 4:14pmCarson City's The Basil momentarily changed hands while undergoing a corporation change, but now, original owners Bob and Nan Watanar, who also serves as head chef, are back in the kitchen of the beloved Thai restaurant.
After spending thirty years creating delicious traditional Thai food on Carson Street, Bob and Nan wanted to pay forward their hard work and good fortune to those in need.
Bob and Nan set off for Bangkok, where they funded a school for abused children who were being looked after by Nuns. They helped create a commercial kitchen at the school, where the children are now learning how to run their own restaurants.
Five Questions for Rick Cooley, Operations Manager of Public Works for Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 12:50pmOn this iteration of Carson Now's Five Questions, we speak with Rick Cooley, P.E., Operations Manager for Carson City's Public Works, and gives his two cents on challenges the City faces, upcoming projects, funding, and more.