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Tambourines and Elephants
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 11:04am“All children are artists. The problem is to remain an artist once you grow up.” — Pablo Picasso, Painter, Sculptor.
In the Fall of 2015, I was teaching to a group of high school students on the topic of creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship. As examples, I shared stories about the imaginative minds of George Lucas and Steve Jobs.
Governor Sandoval announces Committee on Energy Choice membership
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 6:15pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Monday his appointments to the Governor’s Committee on Energy Choice. Sandoval named Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison Chairman of the Committee and has brought together a broad range of energy experts, consumer advocates, and stakeholders.
Recent arrests: Carson City deputies book two for DUI, several on outstanding warrants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 2:37pmA 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
NDOT inspects Carson Valley area bridges
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 2:06pmOn Wednesday, underwater bridge inspectors hired by the Nevada Department of Transportation inspected 12 bridges in the Carson Valley, Minden and Gardnerville areas to evaluate for any potential flood-related bridge damage.
2017 Carson River Watershed Management Forum (Second Day)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 3:40pmCARSON CITY— The Carson River Coalition invites you to the 2017 Carson River Watershed Management Forum. The Carson River Watershed is truly “A Lifeline Connecting Our Communities.”
2017 Carson River Watershed Management Forum (First Day)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 3:38pmCARSON CITY— The Carson River Coalition invites you to the 2017 Carson River Watershed Management Forum. The Carson River Watershed is truly “A Lifeline Connecting Our Communities.”
EPA-NDEP Bus Tour of the Mercury Superfund Site (RSVP today Seating is limited)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 3:34pmCARSON CITY— The Carson River Coalition invites you to the 2017 Carson River Watershed Management Forum. The Carson River Watershed is truly “A Lifeline Connecting Our Communities.”
Nevada Taxes and Other Revenues: The Facts You Wanted
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 10:05amThis is the second column in a series presenting the findings and conclusions of Nevada’s 2016 Popular Annual Financial Report, posted at controller.nv.gov. Here, we address state revenues.
The tax and other revenue figures reported in the PAFR and discussed here come from the actual numbers in the state’s official financial reports. They are not estimates, future projections or budgeted or requested amounts. Just the actual revenue numbers from state books and records.
JoAnne Skelly: Create Holiday Floral Arrangements
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 3:41pmLet your inner floral designer out and do some holiday bouquets. First, choose a container. Then decide what will hold the flowers in place. When I use a vase, I just put the flowers and greens in loosely. You can place clear marbles or pebbles in the bottom to hold the flowers.
Sometimes florists use a crisscross pattern of floral tape over the mouth of the vase to give stability to the arrangement. However, to make a French bouquet, a centerpiece or a one-sided arrangement, use floral foam in a low container.
Promising future: WNC offers teacher education prep, facilitates training for bachelor degrees
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/17/2016 - 8:42pmThe timing couldn’t be any better for individuals considering a career in education in Nevada. Earlier this year, Nevada declared an emergency teacher shortage, allowing teachers licensed in other states to receive provisional licenses to immediately start instruction in the Silver State.
What Works: What Do You Do? Whatever It Takes
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/07/2016 - 11:10amAhhh… the quintessential question: “what do you do?” Some people can still provide a single title answer to that response. I’m a lawyer. I’m a doctor. I’m in retail. I’m a stay at home mom. Yet, in the new economy, the question isn’t so much “what do you do” it’s about doing what it takes.
Carson City Holiday with a Hero 2016: Buy-in sought for homeless children Christmas campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 2:52pmA collaboration of agencies and organizations officially kicked off the 2016 Holiday with a Hero campaign on Wednesday with a goal of giving at least 200 homeless children in Carson City a Christmas experience by providing them gift cards to spend on themselves prior to the holiday.
Measuring Nuclear Insanity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 2:18pmThe Bulletin of Atomic Scientists indicates the doomsday clock is only three minutes left before nuclear war. There has never been a more dangerous time of nuclear confrontation than today. The administration has pursued the Obama/Hillary/Kerry policy of War Through Weakness rather than the Reagan Peace Through Strength policy that won the cold war. The question for a Hillary voter is; Will Mrs. Clinton sell the rest of our uranium just to earn another big payday for Bill from our enemies?
NV Energy agrees to price reduction for Northern Nevada electric and gas customers
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 1:49pmElectric and natural gas rates may be lowered for NV Energy customers beginning Jan. 1, 2017 following a settlement agreement reached with state regulators, consumer groups, a coalition of local governments, Nevadans for Clean Affordable Reliable Energy and Vote Solar.
New Fitness Class Offerings by Well Being in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 12:28pmCARSON CITY, Nevada (October 11, 2016) – Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) is adding to its class schedule! They will be starting a restorative class aimed to give your body a re-set and/or recharge. Participants will be guided through the use of foam rolling and trigger point balls as well as other methods to bring relief to chronic muscle and joint pain areas.
Carson City therapist uses art to help clients heal
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 5:41amA teenaged girl named Alicia, troubled by her parents’ divorce, sits anxiously in her counselor’s office, unable to talk about her feelings.
When she does try to open up, her anger builds. Her anxiety spikes. She ends up feeling worse leaving the session than when she had first come in.
Veterans Spotlight: Capital City CIRCLES promotes change through empowerment
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 8:35amThere is a lot of help in Carson City for those struggling with poverty — including military veterans — but the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative stands out as an organization that empowers people to change their lives.
USDA Housing Program Holds Open House Friday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/20/2016 - 1:48pmPlease join USDA Rural Development Nevada State Director Sarah Adler in welcoming our new Guaranteed Home Loan Program staff members Ticia Weare and Debbie Parra at an Open House on Friday, September 23, at the Carson City State Office, 1390 S. Curry Street from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Family and Friends are holding a “Meet & Greet Fundraiser” for Jim Shirk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 2:22pmFamily and Friends are holding a “Meet & Greet Fundraiser” for Jim Shirk, Board of Supervisors Ward 4
Event Date: Tuesday - June 28, 2016
Time: 6pm to 8pm Where: Glen Eagles
I-580 Washoe Valley lane closures begin Friday night for NDOT repaving project
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 9:04amWeekend lane closures will take place beginning Friday, May 13 on Interstate 580 through Washoe Valley as the Nevada Department of Transportation continues a project to repave the aging roadway surface.
Northbound I-580 will be reduced to a single lane from 7 p.m. Friday, May 13 to 5 a.m. Monday, May 16 between the exit 50 Bowers Mansion interchange and the I-580/North Carson Street interchange for paving.
Project provides earthquake improvements to four Carson Valley bridges on Highway 395
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 7:16pmFour bridges have been enhanced and improved for earthquake safety and stability along Highway 395 in the Carson Valley south of Carson City, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Carson City road report for March 21-27: Downtown plant salvaging Monday and Tuesday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 10:53amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 21-27: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street in the following locations:
Periodic ramp closures continue from Alt. 395 to North Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 12:50pmMotorists are being reminded of ramp closures as the Nevada Department of Transportation continues construction of an auxiliary merge lane from Alternative U.S. 395/Eastlake Boulevard to southbound I-580 in north Carson City.
Carson City sheriff’s log: Multiple DUI arrests made over the weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 12:14pmA 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday on suspicion of a second DUI, a misdemeanor, and other charges after a traffic stop near Winnie Lane and Lone Mountain streets, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City area road report for week of Feb. 8-14
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 2:31amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 8-14, 2016: Utility work will continue Monday through Friday as indicated below, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with possible flagger controlled traffic at the following locations:
I-580 Bellevue Road overpass temporarily closes for seismic bridge improvements
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 12:07pmBeginning Wednesday, the 48-year-old Bellevue Road bridge over Interstate 580 north of Carson City in Washoe Valley is temporarily closed for $15 million worth of seismic retrofit work and enhancements, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Carson City businesses pour out oil, vinegar and love to homeless
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 01/31/2016 - 10:23amOn the surface, olive oil and balsamic vinegar have little to do with homelessness. But here in Carson City, they have become a big deal.
Last month, noted area Chef Don Pepe, owner of Carpa Nevada LLC, sold more than $1,000 worth of his fine imported Portuguese olive oil and balsamic vinegars through Downtown Coin in Carson City.
The entire proceeds, totaling $400 in profit, were then donated to “Pets of the Homeless,” a Carson City-based non-profit organization that helps provide food and veterinary care for homeless companions nationwide.
Let's Easy Flow It Yoga Class for Beginners Yoga Class Every Wednesday at 5:30 pm
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/30/2015 - 10:37amPlease join Theresa Simmons, Wednesday Evenings at 5:30 pm, at the Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Center for an easy flow Yoga class. This is a beginners class with some challenges which offers: simple postures and movements to strengthen, gentle stretching with stability, balance poses incorporated into a sequence of standing postures, core strengthening, and alignment to ease the body of complaints, with the use of props and the assistance of the instructor to align. This class invites new Yoga Students and those who have done yoga for a while who would like to learn to practice yoga with stability.
Ag Producer Energy Grant Workshops Scheduled for Fallon, Elko, Carson City, Las Vegas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 10:33amUSDA Rural Development is holding energy workshops to help farmers and rural small business owners learn about how to use the Rural Energy for America Program grant to reduce energy costs.
Grant funding is available for up to 25 percent of the cost to purchase and build alternative energy systems (solar, wind, hydro power, etc.) or to enhance energy efficiency with new lighting, windows or more efficient HVAC systems.
Winter Sport & Activity Conditioning
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/21/2015 - 3:18pmThe snow is falling in the Sierras and looks like we will be allowed to enjoy all the wondrous activities and sports of Winter in earnest for the first time in three years. Are you ready? Better yet, is your body physically fit and/or conditioned?
If you are in need of a little assistance or guidance, the staff at Well Being gym would like to help. Our Winter Sport and Activity Conditioning course re-starts Monday, January 18 at 6 a.m. and continues each M/W/F at the same time through mid March.