January 2012
Lawmaker Review Of 45-Year-Old Nevada Public Education Funding Plan Hits Financial Roadblock
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:23pmCARSON CITY – A panel of lawmakers today began a review of the state’s 45-year-old formula for funding public education with an eye towards addressing the needs of the state’s urban districts as they work to educate special education students, English-language learners and children in poverty.
The panel is still searching for funding for a study to help in the review, however. The failure to find private funding for a study could jeopardize any meaningful review in this interim, lawmakers were told.
Assemblyman Pete Livermore announces re-election bid
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 2:17pm
Pete Livermore has announced he will be running for a second term representing Assembly District 40, which encompasses most of Carson City.
Livermore served on the Carson City Board of Supervisors until he was elected to the Assembly in 2010, edging out fellow supervisor Robin Williamson.
The following is the text of a press release sent out by Livermore today:
Crime Log: Carson City officer discovers 16 pounds of marijuana during traffic stop
Submitted by T. Costa on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 1:46pm
Carson City Sheriff's deputies arrested William Taylor Payne, 21, a student from Cordova, Tenn., just after midnight this morning near a south Carson Street convenience store. Payne was arrested on allegations of felony possession of marijuana (more than an ounce), felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell, misdemeanor speeding, and misdemeanor open container. The arresting officer discovered within Payne's vehicle a large red duffel bag, which contained just over 16 pounds of marijuana. Bail is set at $10,000.
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Another lunchtime distraction
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 1:00pmA man catches boy falling off an escalator:
Obituary: Janet Sylvia MacDonald
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 11:31amOn January 7, 2012, Janet Sylvia MacDonald died peacefully surrounded by her family after battling Parkinson's disease. Born Janet Sylvia MacDonald May 6, 1941 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Ja...
Michael David Winery Tasting @ Bella Fiore Wines
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:33am
Event Date:
January 26, 2012 - 6:00pm Join us for a tasting of wines from the Michael David Winery out of Lodi, CA.
You may have seen some of their great wines; 7Deadly Zins, 6th Sense Syrah...stop in as we explore Lust, Incognito and others. Don't miss this tasting of some fantastic wines with light appetizers. 6pm to 9pm
Price $20pp.
The Bella Family
224 So. Carson St ,Suite #8
Corner of 3rd & Curry Sts, Carson City
775-888-9463 (WINE)
bellafiorewines@yahoo.com
www.bellafiorewinesbar.com
Death Notices: Dixon, Clark, Bradley, Vickers, Murray, Craven
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 8:37amEthel Lois Moody Dixon, 76, passed away January 21, 2012 in Carson City. Arrangements entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley. 775-882-4965Albert Eugene Clark, 73, of Silver Springs, passed away...
Obituary: Alma Norma Harrington
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 8:30amAlma Norma Harrington, a happy 31 year resident of Carson City, passed away at home, peacefully in her sleep at 96, January 19, 2012. She was born in Berlin, New Hampshire to Giuseppe and Angio...
Carson Area Marketing & Public Relations Network (CAMPN) February Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 5:48pm
Event Date:
February 1, 2012 - 5:30pm February 1, 2012 - Carson Area Marketing & PR Network
The Carson Area Marketing & PR Network (CAMPN) meets at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1 at the Business Resource Innovation Center (BRIC) building at 108 E. Proctor Street in Carson City. The meeting is free and non-members who are marketing, PR, or journalism professionals may attend with advance notice.
Marketing and PR professionals will discuss and share best practices during a brainstorming and networking session for all members and guests as 2012 greets us with new opportunities and new challenges.
Update: New Shanghai Circus at Brewery Arts Center canceled
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 5:31pm
Event Date:
January 31, 2012 - 7:30pm The New Shanghai Circus performance scheduled for Tuesday night has been canceled, according to the Brewery Arts Center. Those who purchased tickets with a credit card will be automatically reimbursed. If you purchased tickets by other means, contact Brewery Arts Center for refund information.
