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SLHS Theater Presents Spring Production
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 10:28amSpring is in the air, and the Sierra Lutheran Theater Department has chosen two comedic takes on classic fairytales to celebrate.
On April 14th and 15th, the SLHS Theater Department will host their Spring Production, featuring two short plays, The Three Bully Goats Griff and The Mad Tea Party.
Under Reagan, Income Mobility Trumped Income Inequality
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 9:51amRecently, we analyzed the records of the last seven presidential administrations on economic growth and income inequality. The Reagan, Clinton and Nixon/Ford administrations did best, with Bush43, Bush41 and especially Obama the worst.
But income inequality is trumped by income mobility – the ability of people to improve their lot and of one generation to do better than its parents’ generation.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: April 2-3
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 5:53pmThis beautiful weather is no April Fool’s joke, so get out and enjoy the sunshine. Ascent Runs begins their half marathon series today with a race through Carson Canyons, and it is sure to get your heart pumping. The Downtown Business Association wants to see you at today’s wine walk. Once you’re around Telegraph Street, you’ll see some throwbacks from a by-gone era courtesy of Naughty Tea Mistresses, the First Nevada Cavalry, and more.
SATURDAY:
- Rummage Sale at St. Paul’s Lutheran Family: 1201 N. Saliman Road. (8am-1:30pm)
Nevada Army Guard positions are relocating to Carson City
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 3:07pmPositions for dozens of Nevada Army Guard soldiers will relocate to the Office of the Adjutant General here this summer, eventually resulting in about 80 new part-time jobs for the state’s ...
Nevada secures grant to develop career preparation plans for students
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 8:33amThe Nevada Department of Education announced Wednesday it has secured a $100,000 grant to develop a detailed career readiness action plan, which is an essential step to expanding economic opportunity for young people across our state.
Guard positions are relocating to Carson City
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 7:23pmCARSON CITY — Positions for dozens of Nevada Army Guard soldiers will relocate to the Office of the Adjutant General here this summer, eventually resulting in about 80 new part-time jobs fo ...
Carson City unemployment rate falls to 6.7 percent in February
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 9:49amFebruary unemployment in Carson City fell to 6.7 percent from January’s 7.7 percent, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
WNC Baseball: Lichty Continues Home Run Tear
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 10:43pmTim Lichty is on one of those offensive tears that hitters covet. For the second straight game, the Western Nevada College catcher belted a grand slam as part of a two-homer performance, as the Wildcats routed Utah State University Eastern, 10-0, in the first game of a Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball doubleheader on Thursday in Price, Utah.
Nevada's February unemployment falls to 5.9 percent
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/23/2016 - 10:21amNevada’s unemployment rate fell in February to a seasonally adjusted 5.9 percent, the first time in eight years that the rate has fallen below 6 percent, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Carson City sheriff's arrest log: $60K in gold stolen, arrest made
Submitted by Leonard Wyatt on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 3:54amA 39-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested Friday on suspicion of felony grand larceny in the 1800 block of Winnie Lane, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
As Campaign Momentum Increases, Republican Chris Forbush Files Declaration of Candidacy for State Assembly
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/19/2016 - 11:07pmCarson City – Amid increased campaign momentum, Carson City resident Chris Forbush officially declared his candidacy for Assembly District 40 on March 18th.
Since being the first candidate to announce his bid for the Assembly seat back in January, Forbush has been building a strong organization prepared to reach every Republican voter in the District in person before the Republican Primary on June 14th.
Educational innovator encourages Carson City to think outside the box
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 7:04amSpeaking from a platform of practical experience, Milton Chen, Ph.D., knows what it takes to be cutting edge.
As executive director and senior fellow emeritus with the George Lucas Educational Foundation, producer of the award-winning Edutopia.org web site, Dr. Chen has been at the forefront of innovative K-12 learning for four decades.
Renown educator encourages Carson City to bring innovation home to the classrooms
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 10:15pmListening to author and education innovator Milton Chen on Wednesday morning talk about the importance of planning for the future, Carson High School junior Caitlyn Lee, 17, reviewed her own plans.
While she has a passion for performing, she knows it can be hard to pay the bills singing and dancing, so she plans to pursue a degree in business finance or management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Carson City unemployment climbs to 7.7 percent in January
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 11:17amCarson City’s unemployment increased to 7.7 percent in January, up one percent from December, according to figures released Tuesday by the state’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Area students combine high school, college and internships to meet skilled worker demand
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 10:24amWilliam Dakota Gershel and Timothy Ibarra, both seniors at Carson High School, have participated in Career and Technical Education programs since attending CHS as freshman. Ibarra participated in two years of auto technician courses and two years in auto body courses. Gershel experimented in a variety of CTE courses including culinary, web design and welding.
Carson High School CTE launches new manufacturing technologies program
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 9:40amCarson High School students will soon register for next year’s classes and will now have a new choice in the schedule as CHS’s Career and Technical Education program begins offering a new manufacturing technologies course of study in the 2016-2017 school year.
Al Kramer files for Assembly District 40
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 10:50amThe following was submitted by Al Kramer, who filed for Nevada Assembly District 40:
We cannot tax our way to prosperity.
Nevada needs to attract employers with good jobs. The State's business environment needs to be stable with future changes foreseeable.
That means they need to know that lawmakers will not raise taxes on them as soon as they begin to make a profit. The Commerce Tax passed during the last session moves the State in the wrong direction. If we want our children and grand children to live in the area, there must be jobs. We can't get attract the employers we need if we keep increasing taxes.
Partnership Carson City column: Green is the New Color of Greed in Nevada
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 3:51pm“When everyone is looking for gold, it’s good to be in the pick and shovel business.” — Mark Twain
The entrepreneur-turned-humorist ought to know. Even though Samuel Clemens failed miserably at both mining and logging ventures in Nevada, he gave getting rich his best shot. Twain well understood the appetite Americans have for money — and how far those who want a slice of the supply chain pie are willing to go in order to get it.
It’s the same ambitious impulse a recent Seattle Business article identified when it said, “Marijuana entrepreneurs are lining up to cash in.”
Careers highlighted Friday at WNC Certified Nursing Assistant Program open house
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 2:14pmWestern Nevada College’s Nursing Department will host a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Open House this Friday, March 4, from 1-5 p.m. The event is free to the public. Visitors will learn about training and employment opportunities for CNAs. The Open House will be in the Cedar Building, Rm. 100-Marlette Hall on the Carson City campus, 2201 W. College Parkway.
Nevada initial January job claims see decrease from seasonal highs
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 1:39pmNevada had 13,742 initial claims filed for unemployment insurance in January, down 5.4 percent from December as the state’s seasonal layoff period began to slow, according to figures released Wednesday by Nevada’s Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Column: Tax Laws Should be in Tax Acts
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 11:27amI don't understand why Congress puts new tax rules in various other tax laws. Important tax laws seem to be in the other (unrelated) tax acts such as:
Carson City Empty Bowls hunger awareness campaign seeks materials for 2016 project
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 5:01pmAs we are starting another year of Empty Bowls in Carson City, we wanted to take a minute and ask for help ... early on.
We are currently collecting bisquited, unglazed and undecorated handmade bowls. We are also seeking cone 6 white clay, kiln firings and other materials.
Opinion: 'All Pain No Gain' Federal Overreach
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 3:25pm“No pain, no gain!” For years, exercise buffs have encouraged people to hit the gym with this phrase.
Would as many have been eager to get off the couch if the rallying cry had been, “All pain, no gain”?
Carson City exceeds 2015 job gain expectation in statewide employment revision
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 2:17pmNevada’s annual unemployment rate for 2015 that was previously estimated at 6.8 percent was revised to 6.7 percent during the annual benchmarking process, the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announced Thursday. Carson City’s benchmark revealed the area’s economy gained an annual average of 300 jobs over-the-year, an increase of 1.1 percent.
WNC Certified Nursing Assistant Program Offers Open House March 4
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/24/2016 - 1:37pmCARSON CITY, NV. – Western Nevada College’s Nursing Department is hosting a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Open House on Friday, March 4, 1-5 p.m. The event is free to the public. Visitors will learn about training and employment opportunities for CNAs. The Open House will be in the Cedar Building, Rm. 100-Marlette Hall on the Carson City campus, 2201 W. College Parkway.
Event participants will tour the college’s nursing labs, learn about entrance requirements and hear from guest speakers such as local employers and both previous and current CNA students.
Job seekers: Employment fair this Friday at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 3:08pmThis Friday, 39 employers will be available at the Carson City Community Center to meet with potential employees seeking a wide variety of career opportunities.
Also available will be 17 important resource companies to provide needed assistance on how to obtain training and assistance in seeking the right job.
Legendary roots artist Ray Bonneville to perform for Silver City School House Community Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 2:59pmRay Bonneville, a New Orleans-influenced guitarist/songwriter, will perform in Silver City on Sunday as part of a benefit for the Silver City School House.
Manufacturing training course offered through Carson City Library
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 7:13pmSpots are still available for the Manufacturing Technician Level 1 certification training course being offered at the Carson City Library beginning 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
The course will give students the training and certifications necessary to become eligible for entry-level manufacturing jobs, like Tesla, Panasonic and Switch.
To register, visit NevadasWorkingCapital.com under the registration calendar. For more information, call Jim Klipp at (775) 283-7555.
Inmates at Carson City prison train dogs as part of Nevada Humane Society program
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 10:01amIt’s official. My eyes have been opened to a whole new world — and the things I’ve learned will make a lifelong impact on me. Forgive me because this article will probably be all over the place as I try to find the words to describe one very unique experience.
Carson High CTE agriculture program teaches with pop culture, industry professionals
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 6:34pmCarson High School Career and Technical Education agriculture program lead teacher, Charlie Mann, donned his dress, braided his beard and welcomed his Agriculture 1 students to the Hunger Games.
The Carson City students have been studying world hunger, commodities, production and trade throughout the semester, and the Hunger Games simulation gave them an opportunity to examine trade and barter with their peers while relating to popular culture.