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Carson City Sheriff's Office among agencies to participate in Relay for Life
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 12:55pmOn May 21, 2016, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” to be held at Mills Park from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This year, more than 1.6 million individuals in the United States are expected to hear the words “You have cancer.”
Doug 'Mac the Naw' Busey's Lake Tahoe and Sierra area fishing report for week of May 11
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 8:22amHello fellow anglers, well the big kids have had there opening fishing day. Now it is time to the little kids to shine. On June 3-4, the 27th annual Lampe Park Free Kids Fishing derby will kick off the season for 2016. This event is open to all kids ages 3 through 12.
Roundup scheduled for prescription drugs and hypodermic needles
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/27/2016 - 1:59pmVolunteers will be collecting unused or outdated prescription medications, along with hypodermic needles, at three Carson City locations on Saturday.
Meet and Greet Local Photography Artist Robin Travis April 22nd
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 3:53pmPlease join us for an opportunity to meet Robin Travis at Eagle Mountain Trading Post on April 22nd from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Robin has an extraordinary eye for creating interesting images of our local wildlife and beautiful landscapes.
Robin's current showing includes a variety of her popular images as well as several new images that have been very well received.
Friends of the Carson City Library to celebrate Browsers Bookstore anniversary Wednesday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 2:29pmWhen Julie Giese moved back to her hometown seven years ago after 35 years away, she realized much had changed. “There were so many new faces,” she said.
And while the Carson City Library was no longer on main street where she visited as a girl, she saw it still played a pivotal role in the community.
Summit Cleaning Services Joins with Food For Thought to Combat Local Childhood Hunger
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 3:54pmStarting Monday, April 18 until Mother’s Day, May 8, Summit Cleaning Services will donate 10 percent of their sales to Food For Thought to help combat local childhood hunger.
“Every year, we try to give back to the community in a real way,” said Stephen Jaenchen, owner of Summit Cleaning Services. In past years, Summit has helped support the NV Children’s Museum, the Carson Tahoe Cancer Resource Center, and the Ron Wood Family Resource Center.
Carson City Trash Mob returns Saturday to cleanup freeway multi-use trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 7:29amTrash Mobs are a grass-roots community effort to keep the walkways and bike paths around Carson City free of littler. For just one hour on the third Saturday of each month, Muscle Powered holds the events at various locations around town. Volunteers, who are supplied with work gloves and trash bags by Muscle Powered staff, remove litter from areas often used by citizens of Carson City for recreational purposes such as walking, jogging, or cycling.
Senator Square: Senior projects and the special effects for everyone involved
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/10/2016 - 8:29amThe seniors of Carson High School will deliver their Senior Project speeches on April 18. Each student must deliver an 8-12 minute speech in front of 4-5 Carson City Community members, and this is no easy task as, statistically, many fear public speaking more than death.
Senator Square: Scott Vickrey named Carson High School's Teacher of the Year
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/03/2016 - 8:01amCongratulations to Scott Vickrey, the 2016 CHS Teacher of the Year, and Tami Burgoon, the CHS Classified Employee of the Year for 2016. Becoming Teacher of the Year is no easy task at Carson High School. With 104 teachers, not including other staff members, the CHS Teacher of the Year Award is an accomplishment most teachers will never receive, so winning an award like this required a great many people to say a great thing or two about Scott Vickrey.
New brewery coming to Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 12:25pmIf the shoe fits, then wear it.
For brothers Jeff and Paul Young of Carson City, becoming professional brewers just seemed to fit like the right pair of sneakers.
Their company, the Shoe Tree Brewing Company, is scheduled to break ground on its roughly 2,000 square-foot brewery and retail space Monday on the Carson Hot Springs Resort property located at 1500 Old Hot Springs Road in Carson City.
Senator Square: Carson High students shine like the sun
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 9:57pmCarson High School students are not only given myriad opportunities in which to participate, they are afforded these privileges by parents, teachers, and local and national non-profit organizations whose sole purpose is to give elementary, middle, and high school students the freedom to shine like the sun.
Senator Square: Senior projects and new events ahead at Carson High
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/19/2016 - 9:30pmCommunity members from all over Carson City are getting ready to evaluate the Senior Project portfolios and speeches of Carson High School’s 2015-2016 soon to be graduating class, and it is an unforgettable highlight for everyone involved.
Douglas County Emergency Management provides flood guide workshop to key leaders
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 10:47amEast Fork Fire Protection District, serving as Douglas County Emergency Management, provided orientation to 98 individuals from around the county during flood response guide workshops held earlier this month.
Carson City teen wins state title at Boys and Girls Clubs Youth of the Year competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 6:11pmAutumn Cuellar, an 18-year-old Carson High School senior, earned the title of 2016 Nevada State Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year in Las Vegas Thursday, Feb. 18, competing against club members from Las Vegas, Mason Valley, Reno and Elko. Cuellar won the local Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada competition in January.
Trash Mob to Clean Up Greenbelt Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 5:02pmYou use them. Now's your chance to do your part and maintain them. Help keep the walkways and bike paths of Carson City beautiful and free of litter. This Saturday, Feb. 20 from 8-9 am, at Greenbelt Park, just north of Office Depot and PetSmart along the south end of Stewart Street, Muscle Powered will be holding a Trash Mob.
Senator Square: Honors, artists and sports keeps Carson High School in the spotlight
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 8:30amWhen Carson City community members think of Carson High School, do positive thoughts of educational wonder, professional career and technical opportunities, and hilarious fun at the myriad events offered by the school come to mind?
Carson City Dutch Bros. and Food For Thought Share the Love Valentine’s Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 2:33pmLocal business and area non-profit join forces in a new fundraising effort. Dutch Bros. is sponsoring a Dutch Luv Day to benefit Food For Thought in Carson City. This Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2016, Dutch Bros. will donate $1 to Food For Thought for every drink purchased at the Carson City location during their regular business hours:5 am till 11 pm.
Kramer declares candidacy for State Assembly District 40 as a Republican
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 2:04pmAl Kramer, former Carson City Treasurer, has announced he will run for Assembly District 40, which includes Carson City and a portion of South East Washoe County.
Kramer was the elected treasurer for Carson City from 1995 through 2015. Those who know him from his service as City Treasurer will acknowledge his efforts to go the extra mile in providing service to the citizens of Carson, and the trust that evolved because of this professional service. This past year he served as the Investment Deputy for the State Treasurer.
Team Tatro Join RE/MAX Realty Affiliates
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 4:13pmMother and daughter Kathy Tatro and Adrienne Jordan Phenix, also known as Team Tatro, have joined the RE/MAX Realty Affiliates office in Carson City.
Local Non-Profit Making a Difference, One Meal at a Time
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/21/2015 - 12:39pmFood For Thought, Inc. in Carson City published its annual Holiday Letter and announced its 2014/2015 distribution numbers. During the 2014/2015 school year, Food For Thought’s Backpack Program distributed 13,509 bags of food that contained 54,036 meals to food insecure elementary, middle and high school children in Carson City. In the summer of 2015, the program provided free lunches to children at two locations within Carson City. The innovative 2015 Summer Program served over 4,500 meals.
Holiday Crawl benefiting Holiday with a Hero takes place tonight
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/05/2015 - 8:46amDowntown Carson City will be crawling with holiday revelers as the first-ever Holiday Crawl benefiting the Holiday with a Hero program takes place tonight.
Tickets for the Holiday Crawl are available at local businesses, including Fingerprinting Express, Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge, Westside Pour House, and Carson City Visitors Bureau; as well as Carson Fire Station 51, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Juvenile Probation. Attendees must be 21 and over.
What can you do with a gift card that has $1.33 left? You'd be surprised
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/01/2015 - 1:15pmThe Salvation Army’s Red Kettles — a holiday tradition that has served as a symbol of goodwill for more than 100 years will be accepting store gift cards this year.
“We all have a gift card in a drawer somewhere or at the bottom of our purse that maybe has $1.33 left on it; What can you do with $1.33?” says Lt. Mark Cyr, Carson City officer in-charge. “If 10 people put one of those cards into one of our Red Kettles we can provide a family with a Christmas meal. That little bit of change can help 'change' one of your neighbors holiday.”
Senator Square: Rivalry between Carson and Douglas spreads to school staffs
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/07/2015 - 11:11pmThe staff of Carson High School and Douglas High School have agreed to a rivalry basketball game to be played Nov. 19 at DHS. The staff basketball game is a fundraiser for the Peace Officer’s Memorial Fund.
Multiple members of each of the school’s staff will be on hand to battle it out on the basketball court and continue the rivalry, but for a good cause. Come support the Senators or the Tigers and be sure to wear your favorite school’s colors.
Justin Townsend Named Regional Commissioner of AYSO Soccer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 11:14amJustin Townsend, associate at Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City, Nevada, has been named Regional Commissioner of Carson Valley American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO).
Carson Valley AYSO serves youth in Region 318, comprised of Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa, Smith Valley, Topaz, and Wellington, NV and Coleville, Woodfords and Markleeville, CA.
Senator Square: CHS students work alongside medical professionals at RAM event
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 9:47amLast weekend HOSA members, also known as Future Health Professionals, volunteered at the RAM medical event held at Carson High School. HOSA students served as interpreters, place holders, registration assistants, dental scribes, and vision care assistants.
The students were able to put the skills that they learn in class to use. They also gained valuable experience by working alongside dentists, doctors, nurses, and optometrists. The RAM event served more than 900 people in the Carson City area.
JoAnne Skelly: Expert advice on fruit tree care and maintenance
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/24/2015 - 1:53pmIn the 1990s, I was the coordinator of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program for four counties. Volunteers signed up for 45 hours of horticulture classes in exchange for a fee and 45 hours of volunteering.
I had one very dedicated volunteer, Michael Janik, now of Michaels Apples, who went on to become a leader in Northern Nevada in raising, training and pruning apples and other fruits.
Senator Square: Students get 'once in lifetime' chance to hear Pearl Harbor vet
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/18/2015 - 11:42amAbout 70 Naval Jr. ROTC students and others had the honor and privileges of listening to a World War II veteran speak at Carson High School on Thursday. Charles Sehe, now 92, was a teenaged sailor on the USS Nevada when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor during World War II.
Senator Square: CHS Blue Thunder Marching Band brings home first prizes
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/11/2015 - 8:03amThe Junior Achievement "Be Entrepreneurial" course will be taught at Carson High School this Fall in all CHS Business classes. Bill Heitman and Ila Acchtabowski from Junior Achievement have been instrumental in making this happen.The course will be taught by professionals from Sierra Financial Advisors Sally Kaplan and Katie Coombs. Junior Achievement is a non-profit youth organization founded in 1919 by Horace A. Moses, Theodore Vail, and Winthrop M. Crane.
Navy sailors to perform volunteer services in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 2:59pmFifteen sailors from Carrier Air Wing Three of Virginia Beach, VA will be in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 10 to perform volunteer work at some of our most historic sites.
The sailors will be training at Fallon Naval Air Station and when in any community perform volunteer duties to “leave each place we visit in better condition,” according to Lt. Robert D Fasnacht, group leader.
Carson City Sheriff's Office recognizes 30-year RSVP volunteer Emmabell Herak
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 11:46amOn Monday, Susan Haas, executive director of RSVP and the Carson City Sheriff’s Office gave recognition to Ms. Emmabell Herak for her 30 years of RSVP volunteering at the Sheriff’s Office.
Although everyone believes and agrees it’s been much longer, records just don’t accurately pinpoint the date of her arrival. Ms. Emmabell is quite the feature character with her desk just outside Sheriff Ken Furlong’s office.