Leadership
CD-2 candidate Ed Cohen to speak at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 4:45amEd Cohen, primary candidate for the House of Representatives District 2, will speak via Zoom at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. Ed serves as Communications and Marketing Director for a Reno-based nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that provides education to the judiciary.
Carson City School District appoints new vice principal at Empire Elementary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 8:52amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Brigham as the vice principal for Empire Elementary School for the 2020-2021 school year.
Capital City Brewfest organizers reschedule popular downtown beer festival for late summer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 10:57amThe Capital City Brewfest is moving to late August this year due to Covid-19 concerns. Originally scheduled for June 20, the annual event will now take place on August 29 in Downtown Carson City.
Senator Square: Love letter to Carson High School students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 7:50amEditor’s Note: This week's guest writer is Bridget Gordon-Johnson. She is a counselor at Carson High School. This is her report.
Staying connected to students, virtually, is the biggest challenge every educator is facing right now. Teachers, paraprofessionals, school counselors, administrators, school secretaries, custodians, and everyone for that matter is missing the energy and life students bring to our worlds.
Carson City Sheriff's Office Badge Pinning & Promotional Ceremony
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 9:01amTraditionally a Badge Pinning and Promotional Ceremony is conducted in a crowded room, filled with families, friends, and Sheriff’s Office staff, where everyone is given the opportunity to show support.
Under the very different circumstances and with consideration to the health and safety of Sheriff’s Office staff, families, and friends, limited attendance was permitted to the ceremony honoring Lieutenant Mays, Sergeant Tucker, and Deputy Robbins.
Carson City Chamber Leadership Class plant trees near Cancer Center in honor of Arbor Day
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 8:00amIt's officially Arbor Day and the day to hug a tree! Or, better, plant one!
That's what some of the members of the Chamber's Leadership Class did early Friday morning as phase one of their class project.
Leadership Carson City 2020 celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees along bee hotel trail
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 7:44amEach spring, the Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute Class is fully immersed in their class project. This time last year, the Class of 2019 was as busy as bees preparing the land behind the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center to build the city’s first bee hotel hoping to attract bees to pollinate The Greenhouse Project plants.
Nevada governor's directive supports high school students graduating on time
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 9:26amCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a Declaration of Emergency on Wednesday that would continue to support districts and schools in providing opportunities for students to learn from a distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The directive builds on a previous directive signed March 20, 2020 by the Governor, which waived requirements for state assessments, including Smarter Balanced assessments and end of course exams.
Nevada governor expands unemployment insurance, backdates claims to help people locked out of system
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 8:26pmGov. Steve Sisolak says that he has ordered Nevada’s unemployment insurance agency to pay out claims retroactively — to as early as March 15 — as claimants struggle to get through in a system overwhelmed by unprecedented job losses.
Nevada 4-H youth and their families launch statewide effort to make face masks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 10:30amWhen the Elko County Emergency Operations Center put in a call March 31 to their local University of Nevada, Reno Extension office saying they needed face masks, Extension’s 4-H youth and their families swung into action, making masks not only for the Operations Center, but also for their local School District nutrition services workers who are helping to serve lunches to students who receive free and reduced meals.
USDA unveils tool to help rural communities address the COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 10:09amU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Monday unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
First Virtual Training Program Keeps Med-Techs in Nevada Certified During Covid-19 Pandemic
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 12:58pmDespite the challenges assisted living and memory care communities are facing during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the training and certification of team members continue to be a priority not only for communities like Mission Senior Living but also for the state of Nevada, which requires ongoing certification for medical technicians.
Nevada governor executive order addresses fear of eviction, but tenants remain vulnerable to predatory landlords
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 2:52pmA tenant getting tased and forcefully removed. Landlords changing card readers and locking people out of their apartments. A coronavirus patient sitting in her room, terrified of being thrown out because property managers will not let her come into the office to pay.
Girl Scouts at Home program available free online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 7:33amGirl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and Girl Scouts of the USA are excited to announce the launch of their Girl Scouts at Home programming. Girl Scouts at Home offers all girls — whether they are registered Girl Scouts or not — access to Girl Scout activities.
Carson City Chamber recognizes 10 role models for Women’s History Month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 1:57pmAs Women’s History Month comes to an end, the Carson City Chamber Board of Directors announces the recognition of ten exceptional women who have been — and will continue to be — important in the history of this city.
UNR nixes virtual commencement; Spring 2020 graduates can celebrate this winter or 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 2:23pmThe University of Nevada, Reno, in consultation with student leadership, will postpone its May commencement and has determined that Spring 2020 graduates will have the choice to celebrate their achievements coinciding with, but be separate from, either the December 2020 graduation ceremonies or Spring 2021 ceremonies.
Tuesday's Million Women Mentors Nevada Introduction Webinar to aid in encouraging girls, women in STEM fields
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 11:34amMillion Women Mentors Nevada Introduction Webinar to be held Tuesday, March 31 at 2 p.m. Please join to learn more about Million Women Mentors and be a part of the MWM-NV steering committee. Starting in 2015, Million Women Mentors is a national movement to spark the interest and confidence of girls and women to pursue and succeed STEM careers and leadership opportunities through the power of mentoring.
Senator Square: A pandemic looms; a yearbook’s deadline ticks closer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 9:43amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV. Before jumping into teaching, Quinn-Davis worked many years at The Nevada Appeal as city government reporter, columnist, and city editor. She was also editor of The Nevada Appeal and previously was editor of The Daily Democrat newspaper in Woodland, Calif.
What Works: COVID-19 and changing business as usual
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 1:45pmUPDATE: I want to help any business, at no charge, who is struggling with how to pivot and continue operations within guidelines. Help provided over Zoom or phone call. Link to: https://whatworksconsultants.as.me/connection
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In the business environment change brought on by COVID-19, there will be winners, maintainers, and losers. Although much is out of our control, business leaders who lean into innovation and what they can control are more likely to maintain or even win.
Statement from Douglas County leaders regarding COVID-19 response, community support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 10:01amMINDEN — In response to COVID-19 Douglas County officials continue to work closely with Carson City Health and Human Services and a regional Emergency Operations Center that has been set up in Carson City to ensure compliance with the Governor’s directive while working in partnership to keep Douglas County residents safe.
Carson City health officials: Douglas woman in her 70s confirmed positive for coronavirus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 9:19amCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting one new positive case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus in the Quad County region: Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. This brings the total number of cases in the Quad-County region to four.
Nevada governor announces distance education plan approvals for districts, charter schools
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 8:22amCARSON CITY — On Monday, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced 16 of Nevada’s 17 school districts — among them being Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties — and all of Nevada’s charter schools submitted plans to the Nevada Department of Education and are approved to continue or start distance education.
Senator Square: CHS principal leads teachers, students through uncertain time
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 8:56amHe is the fearless leader of Carson High School, and he is taking his teachers through uncharted territory in order to guide them into successfully teaching and caring for their students during this time of uncertainty. His name is Gavin Ward, and he is doing a fantastic job as the Principal of CHS, being both available and supportive while encouraging teachers, students, and even parents to engage their students with much-needed health, hope and heterochromatic learning.
Carson City's Sena Loyd announces candidacy for Assembly District 40
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 11:41amOn Friday, March 13, Carson City resident Sena Loyd filed as a candidate for State Assembly District 40. Loyd, 36 and a registered Democrat, is an information professional currently working in the high-tech industry. Previously she served as the Library Director for the Carson City Library from 2014-2019.
What Works: COVID-19, Your Business and Life
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 12:35pmI have spent the last week helping businesses communicate and innovate during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a little lull in my meetings, I turn to you in Carson City to provide insights. I hope they inspire you to think differently and utilize this uncertain time to create a little certainty, however you can.
Douglas County declares state of emergency disaster in response to coronavirus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 7:54pmMINDEN, Nev. — The Douglas County Board of Commissioners declared a local state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. The declaration has been submitted to the State of Nevada and will allow regional partners to speed up the delivery of resources required to more effectively aid in requesting additional resources, aid in recovery, and meet the needs of the community during a time of crisis.
Father-Daughter Ball at Carson High School cancelled due to coronavirus concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 10:15amDue to the unprecedented events surrounding COVID-19, Governor Sisolak has closed all schools in Nevada as well as cancelled all extracurricular events. This means that the annual Father-Daughter Ball at Carson High School, scheduled for April 3, has been cancelled.
Carson City health officials report presumptive positive case of coronavirus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 2:51pmUPDATE 4:06PM: Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) held a press conference Thursday afternoon regarding the first reported presumptive positive case of COVID-19, which is this first reported case in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.
The patient is a woman in her 70s who recently traveled out of the state to San Jose and returned on March 2. She flew on an airplane into Reno-Tahoe International Airport while she was asymptomatic. The plane or airline she traveled with was not disclosed during the conference.
Nevada Housing Coalition hires Christine Hess as executive director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 2:57pmCARSON CIY — After an extensive executive search, the Nevada Housing Coalition Board of Directors hired Christine (Bekes) Hess as the first executive director for the statewide nonprofit.
Nevada Magazine promotes Megg Mueller to top position of executive editor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/09/2020 - 9:36amCARSON CITY — Megg Mueller, Nevada Magazine’s managing editor, will step into the new role of executive editor this month. She assumed leadership of the publication after the March 6 retirement of publisher Janet Geary, who ran the magazine for the past 12 years. Nevada Magazine, which dates back to the 1930s, is a division of the Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada), part of the Nevada Division of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.