Molly Walt
RSVP CEO to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/27/2024 - 3:07amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Molly Walt, chief executive officer of the Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), where she is responsible for the overall strategic, fiscal, operational, government and community relations of the organization. She is committed and enthused to lead staff in accomplishing RSVP's mission of providing lifesaving volunteer programs that help seniors maintain their dignity, self-respect and independence.
Soroptimist International of Carson City invites 'Women Helping Women' Honoree Sponsorship submissions for recognition event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 11:27amSoroptimist International of Carson City joins with our Partnership Sponsor, Allison MacKenzie, to invite businesses, nonprofits and local agencies to sponsor a woman from their company or from the community as a “Women Helping Women” Honoree in recognition of her dedication to improving the lives of women or girls. Honoree sponsorship submissions are due by December 31, 2020. Honorees will be recognized at our “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event, to be held virtually on February 18, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
Five Carson City residents vying for Ward 3 seat on Board of Supervisors, appointment on Nov. 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 10:15amWhile the seat for Ward 2 will be filled following the election on Nov. 4, another seat is open and will be filled by appointment.
The seat for Ward 3 is currently held by Supervisor Lori Bagwell, who will be vacating now that she has been elected Carson City’s mayor.
WNC graphic design student honored to help design women’s suffrage specialty license plate
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 6:36pmWestern Nevada College graphic design student Maxine Thew won’t have to worry about her legacy as a young artist.
Starting this fall, her artwork is guaranteed to be seen every day in Nevada going forward and only the future knows when her art will no longer be visible. You see, her “everlasting” art will frequently appear on roads and freeways around the state.
CHS Class of 2020 proudly featured on downtown Carson City banners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 11:56amThose who have been traveling along the downtown section of Carson Street since July 22 will have noticed the many young faces on the banners now gracing our light poles.
Senator Square: Digital media students create Carson High School year in review video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 9:26amAs a digital media teacher at Carson High School I asked my students if they wanted to do a year in review video. Nick Baggio, who is an editor for the announcements, and Gianna Johnson, who is an anchor on the daily announcements, jumped right on the project.
Senator Square: CHS senior works with Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:02amEditor’s Note: Walt is Management Analyst for the Nevada Commission for Women.
Nevada Commission for Women and the Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration Committee formed to help facilitate collaboration among organizations in Nevada to celebrate and commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. As part of her Carson High School Senior Project graduation requirement, student, and committee member, Chloe Walt is working to educate Nevadans on the suffrage movement and the historic importance of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
Soroptimist International of Carson City announces 'Women Helping Women' honorees
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 1:58pmSoroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to announce our “Women Helping Women” Honorees to be recognized for their dedication to improving the lives of women or girls in our community, at our inaugural “Celebrating Women Helping Women” event on Feb. 20, 2020 at the Carson Nugget, from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Carson City woman who led Nevada suffrage movement honored with historic marker
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 4:52pmMembers of the Nevada Commission for Women, joined Gov. Steve Sisolak, Mayor Bob Crowell, Carson City Board members Lori Bagwell and John Barrette, Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske, and others Tuesday in honoring Felice Cohn at the unveiling of the historic landmark suffrage marker ceremony.
Senator Square: Comprehensive Life Skills students make fundraising candles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:31amEveryone has a disability of some kind, but most learn how to cope with or overcome it; however, not everyone with a disability is aware enough to recognize whether or not they even have a physical challenge. These individuals have a severe and profound physical and neurological disability, cannot care for themselves, need full-time assistance, and are some of the kindest human beings in the world, many of whom are students in the Carson City School District and at CHS. Each year, students in the CHS Comprehensive Life Skills program make crafts to sell at the annual CHS Craft Fair and give as gifts.
Senator Square: CHS staff library lounge kickoff, American Citizen essay winners announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 8:13amThe American Citizen Essay winners are in, and they all have one thing in common: cash prizes. This year, the Carson City School District Board of Trustees selected the topic, “An early motto of the United States was e pluribus unum, which means ‘out of many, one,’ so how do we embrace diversity and inclusiveness to come together as one country?”
Winners of the Mayor's first annual Arts Awards announced Friday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 2:07pmNevada Commission for Women unveils historic license plate honoring 100 years of women's suffrage
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 5:17pmThe Nevada Commission for Women unveiled a limited edition license plate celebrating women’s suffrage as a commemoration of the 100th anniversary of women gaining the right to vote.
The plate itself is historic to Nevada, as it was the first assembly bill, Assembly Bill 499, to be backed by only women. Bills need a majority vote to pass any legislation, and this session was the first session any state in the country saw a legislature with a female-led majority.
Nutcracker Ballet celebrates 30 years with Thanksgiving weekend Carson City performances
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 10:12amPinkerton Ballet Theatre presents the 30th anniversary of The Nutcracker Ballet featuring a live orchestra in Carson City this Thanksgiving weekend.
Performances are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23-24, 2018 at 7 p.m., and a matinee on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, Bob Boldrick Theater.
Happenings and events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 10:35pmGood day Carson City and welcome to an abbreviated work week thanks to Nevada's own celebration of statehood on Friday and Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, and for those keeping score, we're 62 days away from Christmas.
Carson City Soroptimist to feature Nevada Commission for Women coordinator
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/17/2018 - 3:20pmCarson City Soroptimist will feature Molly Walt, Coordinator for the Nevada Commission for Women, during its program meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 24, from noon until 1 p.m. at Glen Eagles Restaurant.
The Nevada Commission for Women is looking ahead to the 2019 Legislature
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 3:49amThe Nevada Commission for Women was established in 1991, but due to a lack of governor appointed board members the group was dormant for nearly 20 years until Governor Brian Sandoval revived the commission and appointed 10 members in 2015.
Nevada Commission for Women chair Richann Bender selected for national board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 12:57pmThe Chair of the Nevada Commission for Women was recently selected to serve on the 14-member Board of Directors for the National Association of Commissions for Women. NACW is the only national professional association connecting board and staff of Commissions for Women across the country.
AYSO kicks off 2015 season with fall opening ceremonies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/30/2015 - 8:09amHundreds of players, coaches and officials participate in the AYSO Fall 2015 Opening Ceremonies at Edmonds Sports Complex in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2015. Regional Commissioner Molly Walt says participation in the league is up 18 percent from last year with more than 700 players between the ages of 4-18.
Carson City Library to celebrate week leading up to added days
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 6:11pmWhen Sam Wilson, 15, heard the Carson City Library was extending its hours to include Sundays beginning in June, he was overjoyed. “That’s exciting news,” he said. “The more they’re open, the more opportunity there is for me to go and learn new technology.”
Wilson, who just completed his freshman year at Carson High School, rides his bike nearly every day to the Carson City Library where he spends his afternoons in the Digitorium doing his homework and surfing the Internet.
Registration fee lowered for Carson City AYSO soccer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 1:28pmChildren interested in playing AYSO soccer in Carson City will be able to do so this year at the lowest ever registration cost. Participants this year will pay $25 compared to the $75 registration fee last year, said Molly Walt, regional commissioner for the American Youth Soccer Organization, Region No. 140.
“AYSO is a quality recreational soccer program,” Walt said. “We want to continue to make it affordable.”
The discount was made possible, she said, through the program’s annual fundraiser tournament, the Comstock Shootout.
Student videos to be aired at Carson City theater
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/18/2015 - 6:40pmBeginning next month, some Carson High School freshmen will be able to see their work broadcast on the big screens at the Galaxy Fandango movie theater in Carson City.
As part of the freshmen transitions program at Carson High School, in its second year, students were tasked with creating 60second public service announcements.
Dozens of teams, hundreds of players in Carson City for AYSO boys soccer tourney
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/26/2014 - 9:21pmDozens of boys soccer teams from Nevada, California and Idaho are in Carson City this weekend for the second round of the 21st annual AYSO Comstock Shootout Soccer Tournament.
Hosted by the Carson City American Youth Soccer Organization Region #140 and Carson Futbol Club, the weekend tournament at Edmonds Sports Complex brings hundreds of players from three states to compete in a series of shootout competitions. It is recognized as one of the largest competitions of its kind in region, said tournament director Molly Walt.
Comstock Shootout soccer tournament kickoff weekend in Carson City underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/12/2014 - 9:39pmDozens of teams, hundreds of players and car loads of parents arrived in Carson City this weekend for the 21st annual Comstock Shootout Soccer Tournament.
Hosted by the Carson City American Youth Soccer Organization Region #140 and Carson Futbol Club, around 80 soccer teams are playing in the girl’s tournament this weekend with 68 boys teams set to play April 25-26. The tournament is an open tournament sanctioned by AYSO and US Club Soccer.
Carson City Library tech training services in demand
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/20/2014 - 5:58pmCarson City Library continues to extend opportunities for patrons to advance their digital literacy skills by offering an array of extensive technology training classes. A calendar of librarian-led training classes and workshops is updated monthly and offers new classes based on patron demand.
Social Networking for Seniors: Learn to Engage on Social Media
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 5:45pmCarson City Library’s Technology Trainer Molly Walt will visit the Carson City Senior Center Friday, March 7, and bring with her a @ Two Digital Learning Center workshop on the use of social networking with an emphasis on popular networking sites Facebook and Pinterest; if time allows, Twitter will also be offered.
Shirk keeps Ward 4 seat after recount
Submitted by admin on Fri, 11/30/2012 - 1:51pmAfter a recount, Supervisor-elect Jim Shirk keeps the Carson City Board of Supervisors Ward 4 seat over Molly Walt.
Walt asks for recount in supervisor race
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/22/2012 - 10:46amMolly Walt has asked for a recount of ballots in the Carson City Ward 4 Supervisor race. Walt, the incumbent, lost the race to Jim Shirk by just 25 votes during the Nov. 6 General Election.
Carson City voters elect two new supervisors, rejects downtown library plans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 11:58pmCarson City voters soundly rejected a proposed quarter cent sales tax to support a downtown library and elected two new faces to the Board of Supervisors.
In a razor-thin decision of just 25 votes, Carson City cast its decision and picked Jim Shirk over incumbent Molly Walt for the Ward 4 seat. Shirk pulled in 10,335 votes, getting 50.06 percent of the vote to Walt's 10,310 votes or 49.94 percent of the vote.
Final Carson City election results
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 7:34pmFinal: 9pm update: Election night coverage for Carson City; 100 pecent of precincts reporting including early voting and absentee for Carson City races:
Carson City Board of Supervisor Ward 2
Brad Bonkowski 10781 votes; 53.90
Dennis Johnson 9221votes 46.10
Carson City Board of Supervisor Ward 4
Jim Shirk 10,335 votes; 50.06
Molly Walt 10,310 votes; 49.94
Carson City Question 1
Yes 7,3274 votes; 31.77
No 15,622 votes; 68.23
Carson City School Board District 2
Laurel Crossman 12,317 votes; 65.89
Donnie Moellendorf 6,377 votes; 34.11
School District 7
Joe Cacioppo 10,610 votes; 55.17
Alice Mueller 8,622 votes; 44.83
Justice of the Peace Department 1
Tom Armstrong 13,873 votes; 69.65
Michael Bell 6,045 votes; 30.35
Assembly District 40
Pete Livermore (R) 12,773 votes; 57.16
Rich Dunn (D) 9,574 votes; 42.84
See full list below.