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JoAnne Skelly: Thinking of Spring? Try your blossoms indoors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 11:06amMy friend Sarah suggested I write about forcing blossoms indoors since we are all anxiously awaiting spring color to arrive on trees and shrubs. Forcing blossoms gives us a lovely spring preview. The idea is to cut finger-sized non-essential branches of spring-flowering trees and shrubs, stick them in a vase of water indoors and wait for blossoms to open.
JoAnne Skelly column: Climate change and gardening
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 1:05pmI just read an interesting article called “How are gardeners adapting to climate change?” in the British magazine “Gardens Illustrated.” The authors interviewed head gardeners at National Trust properties across the United Kingdom. All the gardeners were seeing effects of climate change such as “floods to drier summers.”
Senator Square: Carson High School senior to raise support for Nevada Humane Society
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 6:46amHello to everyone in Carson City. My name is Destiny Hernandez, and I am a senior at Carson High School. Just like all of the other seniors here at the school, I am working on my Senior Project, a graduation requirement, in order to benefit not only myself but also those animals in the community who need a home.
JoAnne Skelly column: Without winter precipitation, is it OK to water?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 10:57amI turned my sprinklers on this past week. So did my gardening neighbor Roni. Her comment was “Ugh!” Mine was “On. Off. Drain. Repeat.” Turning drip systems and sprinklers on and off is tedious, but necessary. We haven’t had enough rain or snow to thoroughly soak the ground.
Senator Square: CHS senior works with Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:02amEditor’s Note: Walt is Management Analyst for the Nevada Commission for Women.
Nevada Commission for Women and the Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration Committee formed to help facilitate collaboration among organizations in Nevada to celebrate and commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. As part of her Carson High School Senior Project graduation requirement, student, and committee member, Chloe Walt is working to educate Nevadans on the suffrage movement and the historic importance of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
JoAnne Skelly column: Landscaping should be creative but without the fire risk
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 6:01pmI saw the darndest landscape last week. I was in Incline Village at a friend’s house that backs up to Tahoe Boulevard. My friend said, "Look at the neighbor’s back yard; you won’t believe it!”
Presentation aims to highlight improving access to quality healthcare
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 3:00pmHealthy people make healthy communities. What are the biggest barriers to overall health and quality healthcare here in northern Nevada? Learn about innovative approaches happening here in our community and what is being done to ensure all Nevadans can lead healthy, happy lives.
UNR researchers’ medical findings show promise against deadly bacterial diseases
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 1:04pmIn the battle against deadly diseases that adapt quickly to resist today’s top antibiotics, researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno have shown that stopping bacterial cells from communicating can actually prevent them from amassing their lethal armies.
JoAnne Skelly: Plant hardiness, fickle factors and other spring gardening considerations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 1:55pmIt’s February already. Days are longer and happily, it will soon be planting time. According to USDA plant hardiness zone map, most of us will be relatively safe planting based on Zone 6b, with temperature lows ranging from minus 5 to 0 degrees F.
Senator Square: Carson FFA competes, FBLA speaks and writing class launches online magazine
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 8:44amCapitol FFA traveled to North Valleys High School Feb. 1 in order to compete in the Northern FFA Zone Competition. CHS Agriculture Mechanics, Welding, and FFA Adviser and teacher Rebecca Glocknitzer said, "I know all of our students worked hard to prepare for Zone, and Mr. Mann and I are so proud of their efforts."
Five Northern Nevada Locals Elected to NCET board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 1:14pmChris Boline, Kevin Brunet, Gabbi Hall, Bryan Haskin and David Zybert have been elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology.
Boline, elected as NCET’s vice president of social media and image management, works as a lead-generation specialist with The Applied Companies in Reno.
UNR Vision: Mining, agriculture industries primed for 2020 growth
Submitted by admin on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 7:11amAfter all, compared to Washoe County's median sales price of $389,000 for an existing single-family home, the cost is $40,000 less in Carson City, ...
Lyon County Schools host own 2020 High School International Economic Summit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 1:23pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Economics, finance, technology, creativity, teamwork, problem solving, writing, speaking, debate and design: This only begins to explain the plethora of activities Lyon County School District’s economic students had been exploring in the semester leading up to and on the day of the International Economic Summit.
JoAnne Skelly column: Reader asks about gnats, pruning and catalogs for spring planting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 9:38amI love to hear from readers. One reader and friend, Paul, suggested the following for article ideas: 1. How to deal with those tiny flies that seem to come from indoor plants. 2. This is the best time to take down danger trees, since the insects will not jump to healthy trees now. 3. This is the time to order from plant catalogues and plan for your gardening in the spring.
Wine Walk, Super Bowl parties, standup comedy, karaoke and more: Carson City area readies for upcoming weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 8:13pmHeading into the Super Bowl weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the monthly downtown Carson City wine walk, plus karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro and Y-NOT Saloon. The Forest Service begins its first “Ski With a Ranger” at Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Mountain Resort on Friday. Combined with championship football festivities on Sunday, the Silver State is in store for a wild, good time.
Support kids affected by cancer: Votes encouraged for UNR to get new Camp Kesem
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 4:30pmThe University of Nevada, Reno’s Camp Kesem club has been chosen as one of 12 colleges and universities from across the United States to compete to be one out of five schools to be chosen to start a new Camp Kesem chapter in their local area. Camp Kesem is a nationally recognized organization that helps family affected by cancer.
Carson City Pizza Factory to host fundraiser for Roman family
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 11:50amJake Sullivan Roman, 20, of Carson City, Nev., died tragically on Jan. 18, 2020 as a result of injuries sustained in a snowmobiling accident. He was born on Jan. 20, 1999 in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., the son of Blair and Susan Roman. He was a 2017 graduate of Carson High School and was currently a junior at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Pizza Factory on Highway 50 in Carson City will hold a Feb. 4 fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with 20 percent of sales being donated to the Roman family to help with finances during this extreme loss.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Jan. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 7:03pmHeading into the last Monday of January 2020, we're looking at sunny skies and a warm-up, with highs in the low 50s. Activities around the capital city include a a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren, a free Partnership Carson City Yoga class at the Carson City Community Center, art activities and showings, swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more. Read on for details.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Winterfest 2020 played out nicely
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 1:38amBenjamin Franklin, one of the best gamers of all time said, “We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” The adults sure could learn a thing or two from the students at CHS because Winterfest 2020 played out, pun intended, just like it was supposed to with Carson's Got Game being the theme.
New leadership roles assigned for Carson City School Board, approved calendar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 11:57amEvents around Carson City for MLK Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into Monday and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday we're looking at cloudy skies with a daytime high around 50 degrees. City, state and federal offices are closed as are schools. Friends of the Carson City Library's Browser's Book Store at 711 East Washington St., is open from noon to 5 p.m. Activities around the capital city include a canyon area cleanup hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, swing dance lessons and more. Read on for details.
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.”
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy exercise class offered at Carson City Elks Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 12:28pmJoin a free exercise class at the Elks Lodge No. 2177 in Carson City on Monday, Jan. 20 at 9:45 a.m. "Stay strong Stay Healthy" is sponsored by UNR Extension. It is low impact, strengthening and flexibility exercising. Even for those with some disability, you may enjoy this program.
JoAnne Skelly column: A bulb by any other name is a geophyte
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 7:03pmWe often call many of our spring perennial flowers bulbs. However, botanically speaking, not everything we call a bulb is a true bulb. For example, is an iris a bulb? A corm? Or something else, such as a rhizome or tuber?
Silver Oak Men’s Club Swings Away Soon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 8:12amWith golf season rapidly approaching full swing, the Silver Oak Men’s Club is accepting applications for those 18 and over who desire a welcoming environment to play competitively with friends, co-workers, and even family members.
JoAnne Skelly column: A Garden Writer’s 2019 Retrospective
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 5:57pmI write weekly articles and I rarely remember from week to week what I wrote. So, I reviewed this past year’s production for some of my favorites.
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.
UNR Extension offers no cost radon test kits, presentations to reduce lung cancer risks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 11:10amRENO — January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 1 through Feb. 29. Radon test kits are available at Extension offices and partnering locations, as well as at free presentations, statewide.
JoAnne Skelly column: Worm composting in the house or garage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 12:15pmRed wriggler worms are decomposing work horses. They eat paper and food scraps turning them into compost, a nutrient-rich material for plants.
I asked Cory at The Greenhouse Project to share a worm composting method. He suggests a 3-bin method, starting with plastic bins approximately 1-1/2 feet by 2-1/2 feet. The boxes are shallow, because worms are surface-dwellers and prefer to live in the top six inches of bedding material.
Amodei votes in favor of Fiscal Year 2020 government funding packages
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 2:23pmWASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei, NV-02, released the following statement Tuesday after voting in favor of two legislative packages that include all 12 Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations bills.