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Carson City nonprofit that helps poor hosts major fundraiser at Nugget Thursday; tickets available
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/11/2013 - 4:30pmHaving fed and provided shelter for the poor and indigent for more than 30 years, the Carson City nonprofit agency FISH is asking Carson City residents, public officials and private citizens to a special dinner on Thursday, March 14.
Carson City FISH to host annual 'Have A Heart' Banquet March 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/16/2013 - 11:20amCarson City's nonprofit agency that helps feed and provide shelter to those in need — FISH — will host its annual “Have A Heart” Banquet on Thursday, March 14. The Banquet will be at the Carson Nugget with cocktails and silent auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner served at 6:15 p.m. Ninety-five percent of FISH’s funding comes from local donations and the Have A Heart Banquet is an important part of our fundraising effort.
Text of Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval's State of the State address
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/16/2013 - 7:24pmAs Prepared for Delivery Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013:
Madam Speaker, Mr. President, Distinguished Members of the Legislature, Honorable Justices of the Supreme Court, Constitutional Officers, Senator Heller, honored guests ...
Swim program for autistic children and adults developed at Carson City Aquatic Facility
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/14/2012 - 11:53amThe Carson City Recreation Department, through the generous support of Let Them Be Kids, is proud to announce the Joe Lopez Adult/Child Swim Hour for Children with Autism and ASD.
This program is a first of its kind in the Carson Valley and is designed specifically to expose children and adults with autism or ASD to the water. The swim hour is free of charge to anyone affected by Autism and is the precursor to the Joe Lopez Adaptive Swim program which will teach water safety and swim lessons to those on the spectrum and is set to begin in the first quarter of 2013.
Volunteers help Carson City school construct new playground equipment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/09/2012 - 3:46amRakes, shovels, wheel barrels, wood chips and wrenches were united with nearly 170 volunteers Saturday in Carson City, pitching in their time to put up new playground equipment at Bordewich Bray Elementary School.
Through the support of the Let Them be Kids organization that awarded the school equipment, along with faculty, staff, students and parents, the playground equipment is designed with all students, especially those with autism.
Carson City volunteers to build a new community playground
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 10:27amThrough the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, and with the strong support and leadership provided by Let Them Be Kids, Bordewich Bray E.S. in Carson City will build a brand new playground for its Kindergarten area.
Osbornes stay strong despite their kids' illness
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/17/2011 - 4:01amIt's no coincidence that Donovan Osborne's baseball clinic is scheduled for this Friday. It's National Autism Awareness Day.Unless you know the Osbornes personally you wouldn't know that he and his...
Gov. Sandoval Agrees To Eliminate 18 Executive Branch Panels As Recommended By Task Force
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 5:01pmCARSON CITY – Gov. Brian Sandoval today agreed to eliminate 18 executive branch committees, councils and advisory panels as recommended by a task force, including the clearly outdated State Year 2000 Coordinating Council, among others.
Autism, rehab services make budget comeback
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 4:01amLawmakers are resuscitating many of the mental health and disability services that were on the chopping block in the governor's original budget, although the generosity won't mean much unless Democ...
Full text of Governor Brian Sandoval's budget speech
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 6:55pmMy fellow Nevadans, good evening.
Three months ago, I delivered a State of the State Address against the backdrop of record unemployment and sharply reduced state revenue. I believed then, as I do now, that by controlling state spending and changing the way we do business, we could bring about a sustained economic recovery that would get Nevada working again. And so tonight, I’m pleased to come before you with a second and more positive report on the state of Nevada’s economy.
Assembly Hears Details Of Sandoval Social Services Program Cuts In Friday Budget Review
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 5:57pmBy Sean Whaley
CARSON CITY – The Assembly worked late today meeting as a Committee of the Whole to review Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed budget for health and human services.
The review by the entire 42-member Assembly followed a similar session held in the Senate earlier this week.
$50 Million Budget Amendment Mitigates Cuts To Autism, Mental Health, Rural Counties
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 4:29pmBy Andrew Doughman
CARSON CITY – The governor has found $50 million that could erase some of the most controversial cuts in his $5.8 billion proposed budget.
The new revenue projections could mitigate an array of budget cuts to autism, mental health, emergency medical services and rural counties. Those services would have been eliminated or transferred to cash-strapped counties that may not have been able to fund them.
Added to a Mar. 28 amendment of $25.8 million, that leaves the budget about $86 million larger than when the governor submitted it.
CARD Nevada Autism Conference
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:35amThe CARD Nevada Autism Conference is hosted by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), one of the world’s largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism, Asperger’s syndrome and related disorders.
Hundreds of Citizens Raise Budget Concerns At Reno Town Hall
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/30/2011 - 4:00amBy Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
RENO – When Gov. Brian Sandoval’s staff reduced funding for the Sierra Regional Center in the governor’s proposed budget, he may not have known what that would mean to the Stangelands.
New Coalition Proposes Ideas for Government Efficiency in Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/20/2010 - 1:45pmA new group has formed to propose innovative strategies to create a healthy State with well-supported public systems and services and an improved fiscal system.
Members of the Nevada Values Coalition have met twice for “big tent”, nonpartisan meetings to discuss the complex issues, and members then further examined ideas through subcommittees.
University’s early childhood autism program gets help from local foundation
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/10/2010 - 4:02pmThe University of Nevada Reno's highly acclaimed Early Childhood Autism Program is getting some help from the Sierra Kids Foundation next week, Dec. 16 – 18, when it sponsors the Wild West Shootout basketball tournament.
The annual foundation tournament will be held at Reno High School. More than $100,000 in scholarships for children needing the program's services has been given away over the past seven years, according to Patrick Ghezzi, director of the program and Nevada psychology professor.
Nevada Senate Candidates Reid, Angle Spar Over Economy, Jobs, Immigration In Only Debate
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 1:33pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
A much-anticipated face-to-face debate between U.S. Sen. Harry Reid and his GOP opponent Sharron Angle on Thursday displayed stark contrasts between the two candidates but provoked little in the way of controversy.
OurTown: Get your flu shots
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 9:22amCortney Bloomer from the Carson City Department of Health and Human Services talks about free flu vaccinations.
National autism group demands Angle apology for mocking disability
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/29/2010 - 2:41amAn advocacy group that helps parents with autistic children and adults with the neurological disability will demand an apology today from GOP Senate Candidate Sharron Angle.
Johnny Rockets Goes Blue
Submitted by on Fri, 04/02/2010 - 3:16pmJohnny Rockets of Carson City is proud to support World Autism Awareness Day www.worldautismawarenessday.org/site/c.egLMI2ODKpF/b.3917065/k.BE58/Home.htm Wear a Blue Ribbon and receive 10% off your check!! Come join the fun at the Carson Lanes Retail Center today (4/2/10), Snyder Ave and Hwy 395.
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Democrats respond to Heller vote; says he took nearly $76K from insurance companies
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/22/2010 - 10:36amTracking Sunday's congressional health care vote, Carson Now quoted Congressman Dean Heller with a statement from his Web site.
Congress clears historic health care bill: Dean Heller votes no
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/21/2010 - 9:19pmCongressman Dean Heller, firmly standing with his party and the health insurance industry, rejected a Democratic-led plan to provide affordable health care for Northern Nevadans.