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With the announcement earlier this month that Western Nevada College has partnered with Panasonic Energy of North America’s gigafactory, accelerated training classes will begin June 20 in Carson City and continue through the summer.

With just eight weeks of accelerated training at Western Nevada College this summer, students can gain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment by a number of Northern Nevada manufacturers. It's happening on the fast track and in a big way through August at the Carson City campus.

The Carriage Square Neighborhood, located half a mile west of Carson Street and just south of Winnie Ln., is having its annual garage sale day on Saturday, June 4th, starting at 8am. At least 16 homes are participating this year, and are selling a smorgasbord of items.

Once you're in the neighborhood, just look for the balloons! Each Garage Sale home will have balloons tied to the mailbox so you know exactly where to go.

Jake Doll wasn’t sure what he was getting himself into when his guidance counselor at Dayton High School told him about the Career and Technical Education Jump Start Program in Advanced Manufacturing through Western Nevada College.

Today has a lot going for it. Food Truck Friday is the theme of the new United Federal Credit Union’s Grand Opening week: you can find them across the street from Mill’s Park on Williams St. Earth Day weekend kicks off at Western Nevada College with a Gem and Mineral Sale during the day, followed by a presentation by World Renowned Scientist: Dr. Charles Goldman in Marlette Hall at 7 p.m. Break a leg to the cast of ‘Harvey.’ The Procenium Players open their two weekend run at the Brewery Arts Center’s Black Box Theater tonight.

FRIDAY:

Thank goodness we are only two months from the first day of summer; spring is such an unpredictable season. Blustery today, rainy tomorrow, the threat of some snow in a few days. Take advantage of a nice day whenever it appears. Bike night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar is one way to do that.

Do you want your streets fixed? Forget it.

The Silver Oak development is well into its second decade and there are dozens of lots left. The Shulz Ranch development has started its second decade without a single house built. The very large Lompa Ranch development has been passed by the planning board without any input from the public. And now, our wonderful planning board has passed a massive development project that will totally consume every square inch of open space on the West side.

Benefit Sale

A Carson City mother is in need of surgery to help her regain her life.
She has had two surgeries, the Hospital INSISTS on a $10,000 Payment before they will perform the third.

Saturday, March 26
Frontier Plaza Parking Lot
Carson Street at Winnie Lane

8:30 Until Whenever

Lot of Merchandise, a Bake Sale and a "Guess The Amount" Cash Contest!

Partial List of Items

Collectibles * Kitchen Ware * Antiques
Home Deco * Electronics * DVDs and CDs
Furniture * Clothing * Books
Art * Housewares * Miscellaneous

NO JUNK

Saturday, March 26, 2016

It’s time for some spring cleaning and we are here to help! Holding on to your old documents or electronics, waiting for a way to dispose of them properly?

A Carson City woman wanted by investigators for her alleged role in a December 2015 burglary of a northeast Carson City home, was booked into jail Monday on felony burglary charges after being arrested in Washoe County, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

A 36-year-old Carson City man wanted on a felony warrant in connection with a Dec. 11 residential burglary of a Ridgefield Drive home was taken into custody Thursday after turning himself into detectives, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A new SolidWorks 3-D software class is being offered at Western Nevada College this spring to provide the technical skills that many area employers are seeking. Classes meet on Tuesdays at either 1-3:45 p.m., or 7-9:45 p.m., beginning Tues, Jan. 25.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office has issued warrants for two suspects believed to be involved in a Dec. 11 residential burglary in the 800 block of Ridgefield Drive.

The suspects, identified as Kayla Marie Robbins, 23, and Keith Dewayne Gearhart, 36, are suspected of taking a large amount of jewelry, sports memorabilia and electronics.

A Bay Area plastic manufacturer will relocate to Dayton with plans to create up to 70 jobs, the Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Tuesday.

Peterson Products will move its production facility and headquarters from Belmont, Calif., to Lyon County. The company recently leased a building and plans to create up to 70 jobs in Northern Nevada and adding another manufacturer to the region.

The works of four Carson City artists were recognized Monday in a statewide art contest using recyclable material.
Student artists Stella Thornton and Jessica Preston, and adult artists Lisa Sheppard and Emily J. Cervi were listed as having either placed or received honorable mentions as part of the contest to recognize America Recycles Day.

On the night of Sept. 25-26, 10 cars on the Greyhawk corrider in the Dayton Valley Country Club were rifled through by several young men. The thieves walked along the corridor testing the doors of cars parked in drive-ways. If unlocked, the cars were rifled for valuables. Items stolen were small electronics, like GPS systems, cash, or other items.

Be smart before choosing a home to rent to save money — and improve peace of mind down the road. With Northern Nevada’s housing market tightening up, and rents rising, it’s going to become even more critical to be strategic when looking for a House to rent in Carson City, Minden or Dayton.
Here are just a few items to consider in your search for a house to rent.

The Nevada Recycles program has partnered with The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas, to support a statewide recycled art contest to increase Nevadans’ awareness and interest in recycling. Entrants must be Nevada residents and projects must be composed of used recyclable materials. Submission of an entry form and photos of artwork are due by October 25, 2015.

JB Straubel, co-founder and chief technical officer of Tesla Motors, will share an energizing overview of how advanced battery technologies and electric cars can pave the way toward energy independence and economic development, and how education and innovation plays a key role in reaching those goals.

Northern Nevada’s new manufacturing growth requires employees with more skills in applied technologies. Western Nevada College offers a new credential this fall that will help area residents meet their job goals. Courses beginning Monday, August 31, can lead to a Manufacturing Technician 1 credential.

Welcome to Tuesday, Carson City. There is chance of rain this afternoon, so spend some time indoors checking out the new exhibit in the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. ‘Industrial Art’ presents the design work of five manufacturers in the the area including American AVK, CGI Inc., Click Bond Inc., Silver State Stainless, and Vineburg Machining Inc. The official opening reception is Friday at 5 p.m. Or enjoy the art at the Nevada Arts Council, inside the BRIC building on Proctor, inside the Sierra Room of the Community Center, or in the two galleries at the Brewery Arts Center.

TUESDAY:

• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (7:45am sign in, 8am-10am; $40 per class or $200 for six classes: includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Opening Day: Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

A Kentucky woman was jailed Wednesday on burglary and multiple felony drug charges after being caught allegedly stealing merchandise from Walmart, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
The woman, Lacey Min Hehl, 30, told officers she had planned to sell methamphetamine, found among her belongings, in order to go to a music festival in Arkansas.

It’s time for some spring cleaning and we are here to help! Holding on to your old documents or electronics, waiting for a way to dispose of them properly? DeBug will be hosting its 3rd annual Community Shred Day in Carson City and Minden to help you de-clutter.

Computer Corps Summer TechCamps are open for registration.
3 TechCamps available. Each TechCamp is two weeks long
June 15th-June 26th
Jul 13th-Jul 24th
Aug 3-Aug 14th
All Camps are Monday-Friday 1:30-4:30pm
Registration is $350 which includes: 2 week camp, computer system, camp shirt, and graduation ceremony.
Open for ages 10-15

Call 775-883-2323 for more information or visit www.computercorps.org

On Tuesday, April 28, southbound lanes of I-580 will be reduced for a Nevada Department of Transportation project to repair a digital freeway message sign.

Work will take place from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. During that time, southbound travel lanes will be reduced to one lane near the Bowers Mansion area, directly prior to the exit 50, Alternate 395/Bowers Mansion Road. Northbound lanes will not be impacted.

A Carson City woman was arrested on felony charges of child neglect and possession of a controlled substance after officers learned the woman’s 4-year-old daughter had been stuck with a hypodermic needle, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Christine Rael, 19, is being held on $41,387 bail. A 26-year-old Dayton man, Joseph Kendall, was also arrested at the woman’s residence, in the 900 block of Woodside Drive, on suspicion of drug trafficking after a backpack with heroin was discovered. His bail has been set at $20,000.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects wanted in connection with separate theft cases at the Walmart store near Highway 395 and Topsy Lane in Carson City and on Grant Street in Gardnerville.

In the first case, these two persons of interest shown in the photo above, are wanted for questioning for a Jan. 28, attempted theft. It happened at around 7:25 p.m when the two males entered the store and went to the electronics department, said Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Pat Brooks.

Veteran owned Nevada Staffing (.com) is now supporting northern Nevada businesses with experienced local talent. Nevada Staffing provides temporary personnel, permanent direct hire services and skill sets including manufacturing, CNC operations, electronics, logistics, aerospace, engineering and administrative/HR and bookeeping personnel.

Nevada Staffings partners and staff have over 30 years of successful experience in staffing, finance, operations, manufacturing and Human resources.

This morning, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, which means we are in for six more weeks of winter. While, in Carson City this means hope for a few more powder days in a very powder-light season, the east coast is less than happy by the news. Ultimately, it’s about one thing — perspective.

A job skill that is valued and needed by employers in Northern Nevada can be acquired through one of Western Nevada College’s electronics technology classes during the spring term.

ET 104: Fabrication and Soldering Techniques is offered during the spring semester at the Carson City campus, Tuesdays, 7 to 9:45 p.m.