Pay It Forward
Senator Square: Carson High School students become published authors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 9:12amAccording to Teen Health and Wellness, Rosen Publishing, “Sharing stories is a powerful way to connect with other people. By sharing your own story, you can connect with other teens who are dealing with similar experiences. Your words can provide hope and comfort, or empower them to face their own challenges.”
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher publishes her latest short story
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 2:18amAs CHS teachers and students return to school, from, hopefully, a relaxing winter break, would it not be great to know one of their teachers recently published a short story? CHS Language Arts Department teacher Brigette Pugh is excited to share her latest published piece of writing.
Carson City’s FISH is housing, training underemployed individuals in technical careers the community desperately needs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 3:15pmCarson City is facing the same problems other growing communities throughout the nation are: a lack of affordable housing which in turn is causing a gap in the workforce for important careers that require technical training.
Senator Square: Carson High School Library of Love; leadership promotes breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 6:40amThe teachers of Carson High School are continuing to ask if the community of Carson City would purchase a T-shirt to support both breast cancer awareness and CHS teacher Kelly Gustafson, who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Obituary: Thomas A. Bohemier
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 5:36pmMr. Thomas A. Bohemier, 74, of Brooksville, Florida passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on October 11, 2020.
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.
Senator Square: CHS students and teachers care for themselves and others
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 8:12amWhere does the time go? Everyone has heard this a thousand times, but people still need to be reminded of the question anyway because everyone, regardless of what they believe, needs to stop and take a moment to enjoy the moment.
Obituary: Pierre Hathaway
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 6:55pmPierre Hathaway passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home in Carson City, Nevada. Pierre had been receiving hospice care at his home where his wife of 24 years, Florence Phillips-Hathaway, had been caring for him following a 5-month illness.
Carson High teachers and staff receive $10,000 from Carson City church to 'Pay It Forward'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 9:48amCARSON CITY — Carson High School teachers and support staff were surprised this morning at their regularly scheduled 7 a.m. faculty meeting in the library before classes began. A total of $10,000, parceled out in individual envelopes containing $50 bills, sat neatly organized on a table across the room. Every teacher, custodian, kitchen worker, counselor, para pro and faculty member was given $50 to “Pay It Forward.”
Credit union staff ‘Pay It Forward’ in December for Carson City, Reno and Sparks organizations
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:14amUnited Federal Credit Union has donated more than $1,100 to local families and organizations across Northern Nevada during the 2018 Pay It Forward initiative.
Carson City's Holiday With a Hero gets its biggest donation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 8:50amHoliday With a Hero, the volunteer effort to brighten Christmas for hundreds of Carson City children, has received its biggest donation from local business Nevada Fence.
Along with a check for $10,001, the owners of Nevada Fence issued a bit of a challenge to others to help with the cause.
Senator Square: Author and Carson High School graduate Teri Case visits her alma mater
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/04/2018 - 6:55amThe Carson High School Library was packed with students Nov. 1 for a special occasion guest speaker, author and CHS graduate Teri Case. She gave students who attend College Connections some practical and realistic advice on writing applications for both local and national scholarships.
Scholarships for free braces given to deserving youth by Carson City Orthodontics
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 3:12pmDr. Melissa Jones of Carson City Orthodontics has given over 30 scholarships for free orthodontia work to deserving youth in Carson City since 2012. All she asks in return? For the recipient to perform community service hours as a “smile ambassador.”
Former Carson City resident pens 'Tiger Drive' novel, to hold June 8 signing at Comma Coffee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 1:51pmAuthor Teri Case has sent out a warm thank you to Carson City residents for their support in her debut novel "Tiger Drive and an invitation to a June 8 book signing.
Community Spotlight: Littlest Things in Carson City making big difference
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 9:20amHaving an impact on a community like Carson City does not require anything monumental.
Think smaller, not larger. As in dwarf goat size.
Staff at United Federal Credit Union 'Pay It Forward' in 2017 to help community organizations
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/09/2018 - 9:50amAs part of its 2017 Pay It Forward initiative, United Federal Credit Union employees donated more than $1,200 to local families and organizations across northern Nevada, company officials announced Tuesday.
Country music artists prepare for Saturday benefit concert
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 6:03pmCountry music star Ty Herndon along with Rednex, headlining acts for Saturday's Carl Howell Memorial Music Festival, were in Carson City Friday afternoon doing sound checks on the stage set up at Battle Born Harley Davidson.
United Federal Credit Union staff pay It forward to help families, Carson City Project Santa Claus
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 2:10pmUnited Federal Credit Union was pleased to donate $1,055 to local families and organizations across northern Nevada during the 2016 Pay It Forward initiative.
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.
Salvation Army seeks support for teens, most often overlooked at holidays
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/20/2015 - 1:06pmThe Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County is seeking gifts for boys and girls ages 13 to 17 during their annual holiday toy drive.
Even with 82 locations around Carson City and Douglas County, including 27 of the Salvation Army’s ubiquitous red-kettle bell-ringers, Lt. Mark Cyr of the Salvation Army said teenagers are the most often overlooked population during holiday gift giving.
Local Chiropractic Office Pays It Forward to Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 1:31pmCarson City, NV - Dudley Chiropractic is hosting a very special event during the month of November for the entire community. The office will be encouraging community members to Pay It Forward to others in need by bringing in non-perishable food items to the office. Community members who donate five or more items will receive a Pay It Forward certificate for a friend.
Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Ozmens pledge $5 million for UNR entrepreneurship center
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/10/2014 - 9:26amUniversity of Nevada, Reno alumni Fatih Ozmen ’81 M.S. and Eren Ozmen ’85 MBA have pledged $5 million to create a new entrepreneurship center in conjunction with the University’s College of Business. To date, this is the largest gift the College of Business has received.
Marine veteran amputee, cyclist Rob Jones to arrive in Carson City as part of awareness campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 10:38amA double amputee Marine veteran, Rob Jones, will be in Carson City today and Wednesday as part of his efforts to cycle across America, raise awareness and to "pay it forward" to veteran organizations that helped him in his recovery.
The public is invited to meet Jones at a reception at the Hampton Inn, 10 Hospitality Way Tuesday beginning at 4 p.m. He will have arrived after cycling from Fallon to Silver Springs on Highway 50. Jones cycles approximately 35 miles every day as part of the campaign. He lost his legs when he stepped on an IED in Afghanistan in 2010.
Oregon students "Pay It Forward" in Carson City
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 9:26amCARSON CITY — It’s not a typical summer road trip filled with beach visits and tourist traps. Instead it’s a community service road trip filled with good deeds.
Twenty‐two students from Portland, Oregon area High Schools will visit Carson City as part of a community service road trip called the Pay It Forward (PIF) Tour. The tour allows students the opportunity to serve, lead and learn. In just five days, these students will travel to and serve in four different communities; Carson City is their last stop.
Letter: Dayton community pulls together for holiday giving
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/11/2011 - 12:09pmDear Editor: Once again the Dayton community has come together and made a difference for so many families during the holidays.
The Dayton toy drive received applications for over 650 kids this year and we were quite concerned that there would not be enough to go around. Fortunately a large, eager, group of volunteers came together who were quick to get down to business and get the donations and interest pouring in. It wasn’t long before businesses, as well as community organizations and individuals were giving.