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Obituary: William 'Bill' Clarence Thornton, 1934-2019
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 10:27amWilliam "Bill" Clarence Thornton, father, attorney, pilot, part-time cowboy, corny joke-teller, and mentor to many, had his final flight on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 after gracefully charting his course with Parkinson's Disease for over twenty years. Bill died peacefully at home in hospice care surrounded by loved ones.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 8:20pmWhile much of the nation is stuck in an arctic freeze, we're stranded with abundant sunshine in Nevada's capital city area with temperatures well above normal for this time of year. Going into the middle of the work week we can expect highs near 70. Local events Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 include an Eagle Valley Middle School expansion plan community meeting, "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, a Little Valley fire re-seeding gathering, a Toys for Tots volunteer orientation meeting, art showings, classes and more.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Nov. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 7:10pmHeading into Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 activities around the capital city include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a Leave No Trace hike and, later, a full moon hike hosted by Carson City Parks and Rec, a Carson City School District board meeting, the monthly gathering of the Carson Fly Fishing Club, pole fitness and swing dance lessons at Yaple's Ballroom and more.
'Glorious Expanse' Artist Reception at WNC Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 10:22amThe Bristlecone Gallery is pleased to present the breathtaking exhibition “Glorious Expanse: Paintings of the Western Sky” by David McCamant. McCamant, a highly skilled oil painter, illumines the regional landscapes of our Western skies — compelling impressions on large-scale canvases.
Senator Square: Carson High School athletes excel across the board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 9:14amEveryone in Carson City is invited, always invited, to come on out and support the CHS athletic teams and programs, especially when so many of these individuals and teams have been so successful. A great many athletic events are happening this week and beyond with regional competitions in soccer, and state competitions in tennis and cross country.
Carson Tahoe Health, Rotary of Carson City celebrate Labyrinth anniversary and partnership
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 8:57amWednesday marks 13 years since the opening of the outdoor Labyrinth located at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. The unique space was made possible through a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Carson City.
In 2006, under the leadership of past president Rafael Cappucci, the Rotary Club contributed $75,000 to build the Labyrinth, and gave another $200,000 in support of the Cancer Center project over a four-year period.
Seats going fast for Celebrity Chef, Harvest Dinner to benefit Carson City Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 2:34pmJust seven tickets remain for the 11th annual Celebrity Chef & Harvest Dinner, to benefit The Greenhouse Project takes place Monday, Nov. 11 at the Governor’s Mansion, Nevada Room in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $200 and must be purchased in advance; none will be sold at the door.
Sierra Lutheran Girls cross country qualifies for state championship meet
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 6:54pmThe Sierra Lutheran High School Girls Cross-Country Team finished second Saturday at The Northern Regional XC Meet in Reno and punched their ticket to State Championship Meet next Saturday at Rancho San Rafael Park.
Man booked on felony charges after leading deputies on chase, claims he's escaped police three times before
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 10:44amAfter leading deputies from multiple agencies on a chase through Carson City and into Washoe Valley Friday evening, a 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested at gun point after crashing a vehicle and running across the I-580 on foot.
Washoe County Sheriff's Office finds remains of 20-year-old potential murder victim near Moon Rocks
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 4:00pmWashoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives announced today that the remains of missing 20-year-old Kenyon Wilson were located late last week. Detectives say they are treating this case as a homicide investigation and are asking the public for any information that may help to identify and locate a suspect, or suspects.
Carson City deputies arrest multiple suspects in unrelated burglary crimes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 10:15amA 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3000 block of Thurman Circle early Thursday morning on nine counts including felony possession of stolen property, ex-felon in possession of a firearm, and six counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. In addition, two other people were arrested in connection with this incident for obstruction after allegedly telling deputies the man wasn’t at home.
Halloween Message from the Carson City Sheriff's Office
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 1:55pmToday Carson City Sheriff’s K-9 Officer Tarzan met with staff, patients, and their friends and families at Carson Tahoe Regional Hospital, offering festive joy, comfort, and soft cuddles on Halloween. Tonight is trick-or-treat night. We ask all to take superhero actions to promote a safe and fun Halloween.
Critical care physician named to cardiovascular clinical faculty in UNR Med, Carson Tahoe Health partnership
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 3:46pmFollowing a collaborative recruitment between the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Carson Tahoe Health, Lorrel Toft, M.D., F.A.C.C., a cardiovascular critical care physician and researcher, has been recruited as an associate professor for UNR Med’s Department of Internal Medicine as well as a cardiologist on staff with Carson Tahoe Health.
Carson City director named to National Association of Development Organizations board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 5:16pmSheryl Gonzales, Executive Director of Western Nevada Development District in Carson City, was recently elected to the National Association of Development Organizations Board of Directors. NADO was founded in 1967 to provide training, information, and representation for regional development organizations throughout the United States.
Fire crews from Carson City, Lyon and Douglas sent to California fires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 12:31pmFire departments from Carson City, Douglas County and Lyon County have sent engines to fight massive wildfires burning in Northern and Southern California.
Carson City Victory Rollers host two-day Nevada Day tournament
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 5:39pmThis Nevada Day weekend, come see what real Battle-Born warriors Look like. Your Carson Victory Rollers are battling The Lockeford Liberators, Outlaws Roller derby, Floodwater Roller Derby, Sierra Regional Roller Derby, and The Idaho Rebel Rollers in the derby ring for the Silver Skate title.
Governor presents Carson City teacher with $25,000 Milken Foundation award
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 3:34pmNietzsche wrote that "Without music, life would be a mistake." But thanks to band teacher Nicolas Jacques, that's a mistake no one is making at Carson Middle School in Carson City. Music is everywhere in the school, the district and the surrounding community as students throng to join Jacques’ concert band, marching band and jazz band ensembles.
SLHS XC at Bella Vista Bronco Invitational
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 5:49pmSierra Lutheran High School's Andreas Gilson (Junior) ran a personal best 5K in Rocklin, California of 17:55 against a loaded field at the Bella Vista Bronco Invitational on Saturday he finished 31st.
Junior Jacob Tack ran 20:16, good for 91st place, he was followed by Sophomore Aaron Waite who covered the scenic wooded course in 20:55 (105th), and Freshman Flynn Scheibe was 119th in 22:10. In the girls race three young Falcons flew through the rolling course in tight formation.
Partnership secures $75K grant for career-bound Carson City, Storey and Churchill students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 4:19pmA Nevada Department of Education grant of $75,000 has been secured to develop a new division — Career Bound NV — that focuses on workforce development by providing work-based learning experiences to K-12 students in Carson City, Storey and Churchill counties.
Events and activities around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 5:56pmWe're days away from our celebration of statehood and the weather around the capital city couldn't be more, well, Nevada-like with daytime highs near 70 and sunny skies. Carson City area activities ahead for Wednesday, Oct. 23 feature an economic roundup presented by the Northern Nevada Development Authority at Casino Fandango, Carson Tahoe's annual "Spooktacular" family event, Firehouse Subs will host our local Search and Rescue for a dinner fundraiser; Sierra Nevada Journeys and Nature Conservancy will present family STEM night in Genoa, plus art showings and more. Enjoy the day.
Nevada Employment Boom: Carson City gains 1,100 jobs, Reno up 14,800 since Sept. 2018
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 12:02pmCarson Tahoe Health's annual 'Spooktacular' this Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 9:42amCarson Tahoe Health's annual Spooktacular event is this week on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1600 Medical Parkway.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Future Health Professionals winners named
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 8:05amThe results of the Carson High Schol HOSA Future Health Professionals career display winners are in, and the 1st Place winners are Faith Luis and Ava Ponczoch, 2nd Place are Millie Arroyo and Julia Kaiser, and 3rd Place winners are Brooklyn Robertson and Nick Batien.
Brewery Arts Center announces 2019-2020 Carson City Celtic music series lineup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 10:25amThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is hosting the Celtic Music Series for the 2019-2020 season. The series hosts seven performances by regional, national, and international Celtic musicians from October through May.
Carson Tahoe Health Annual Spooktacular is almost here!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 11:50amCarson Tahoe Health's annual Spooktacular event is on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1600 Medical Parkway.
Carson City student earns award for designing Computer Science Summit logo
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 7:59amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Education and the Regional Professional Development Programs presented Makayla Mueller, a junior at Carson High School, with an award for designing the logo for the 2020 Computer Science Summits.
JAG Northern Nevada welcomes new regional coordinator
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 8:29amJobs for Nevada’s Graduates, also known as JAG Nevada, a statewide high school dropout intervention and work readiness program, welcomes Mario Mongolo as the new Regional Coordinator in Northern Nevada based in JAG Nevada’s Reno office responsible for the coordination of JAG programs throughout the northern Nevada region.
Senator Square: An invitation from Carson High School's athletic director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 6:11am(Editor’s Note: Roman is the Carson High School Head Football Coach, Athletic Director, and teacher of weights, athletics, and boys physical education.)
Hello from CHS in Carson City. I want to share this information with you so that you may be able to come and support our many students participating in Fall Sports. The list below has upcoming events for each sport in which our new Athletic Leadership Council is going to push out to their teams and friends to come support one another. In the spirit of unity, we want to reach out to both the staff and community to invite all of you to do the same.
Carson Senators Getting Stronger: Cross Country teams put in team effort at Reed Invitational
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/05/2019 - 9:48pmIn what amounted to a preview of the league and region championship meets, the Carson High School girls and boys cross country teams posted fifth- and eighth-place finishes respectively at the Reed Invitational on Friday afternoon in Sparks.
5,000 Lahontan cutthroat trout to be placed in Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 1:27pmFor the first time ever, the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery will release 5,000 large Pilot Peak Lahontan cutthroat trout into their home waters at Lake Tahoe this Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Over three days, the 12 to 14-inch sized trout will be placed in the water, and the public is invited to two of those historic, interpretive stocking events during the Fall Fish Festival at Taylor Creek.