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Senator Square: Laptops for Everyone
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/04/2015 - 5:28amAll 2,300 Carson High School students will each receive a laptop during the week of Oct. 5-9 to be used at school and at home to enhance their learning opportunities. Beginning Monday at 7:45 a.m. and going throughout the day, all students will go to the library to receive their laptop. This process will be repeated again Tuesday through Thursday.
Carson City Sheriff's Office awarded $375K grant to fund school resource officer program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/02/2015 - 3:29pmCarson City is the recipient of a three-year, $375,000 U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing grant that will fund three resource officers for the Carson City School District, Sheriff Ken Furlong announced Friday.
Carson City Sheriff's Office awarded $375K grant to fund school resource officer program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/02/2015 - 1:53pmCarson City is the recipient of a three-year, $375,000 U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing grant that will fund three resource officers for the Carson City School District, Sheriff Ken Furlong announced Friday.
The grant award tops off a three-year effort to develop a Carson City School Resource Officer Program, dedicated to the schools and functionally operated out of the sheriff’s office, said Furlong. The grant provides for salaries and benefits of three officers who will work alongside youth 12 months a year both inside and outside the classroom.
Column: Deep Thoughts, Cheap Shots and Bonbons
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/01/2015 - 3:11pmDeep Thoughts, Cheap Shots and Bonbons. “It ain’t over till it’s over” — Yogi Berra
From the September 17th Board of Supervisors meeting
Agenda item
#21C Purchasing and Contracts
To approve Purchase Order # 2016-8807 for the purchase of roofing supplies from Garland/DBS, Inc., for a total amount of $93,091.07 with a 10% contingency amount of $9,309.11 for a total not to exceed amount of $102,400.18 to be funded from Capital Projects. Late Material included.
Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd hosts monthly walkabout at Mills Park
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:18amEveryone mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 9, to join Carson City Supervisor, Karen Abowd, Ward I, for her monthly Walk-about at Mills Park.
This month, in addition to whatever things folks want to bring up, Abowd would like to focus on Arts and Culture in Carson City and ways they can be promoted not only for the joy these things bring, but also as a component to bolstering local economy and tourism.
JAC celebrates a decade of service in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 10:37amWith more than 1.5 million rides thus far, this Saturday will mark the 10-year anniversary of Carson City’s public transportation system, Jump Around Carson, also known as JAC.
To celebrate, JAC will offer free rides throughout the day Monday, Oct. 5, on its four fixed Carson City area routes. Additionally, special “10 Years of Service” memorabilia will be passed out to riders and citizens alike throughout the year, said Carson City Transportation Manager Patrick Pittenger.
Preparing for disaster: Carson City emergency managers host hazard mitigation workshop
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/29/2015 - 10:17amCarson City Emergency Management and the Carson City Fire Department will host a planning and community hazard mitigation open house and workshop Thursday, marking the 100th anniversary of the historic 1915 Nevada Pleasant Valley earthquake that happened 50 miles south of Winnemucca and considered the strongest earthquake ever recorded in Nevada.
Senator Square: Nevada Week of Respect
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/27/2015 - 11:09amThis week is the official Nevada Week of Respect. The purpose of this week is to promote respect as an antidote to bullying and cyberbullying. Here is what is going on at CHS to celebrate the Week of Respect:
- The American Sign Language club is going to be signing songs at lunch on Thursday.
- The Gay-Straight Alliance is going to be putting up a respect wall - a giant poster for people to write what they respect about someone else.
- There will be a daily announcement with a tip on being an upstanding young adult.
Nevada 150 Foundation Historical Marker Legacy Project Finishes in Record Time
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 11:33amWhat to consider when looking for a house to rent in Carson City, Minden or Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/25/2015 - 12:00amBe 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.
Carson City sheriff’s arrest log: Panhandler jailed on federal fugitive from justice warrant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/24/2015 - 9:47amA 53-year-old Reno man who was panhandling Wednesday at South Carson Street near Spooner Junction, was arrested on a felony fugitive from justice warrant, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Officials: Revise water rules
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/23/2015 - 12:43amState and local water rules need revising in order to deal with Nevada’s water scarcity.That was the consensus of water authorities and providers who spoke on a panel Tuesday during the second day of the Governor’s Dr...
Historic Carson City clock keeps capital time
Submitted by editor on Sat, 09/19/2015 - 8:55pmEvery 15 minutes, the chimes in the Laxalt Building ring through downtown Carson City, marking the passage of time with a classical tune or a Beatles melody, even the state’s song, “Home Means Nevada.” But it hasn’t always been that way.
Senator Square: Family night added to homecoming week activities
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 7:58amThe tradition of homecoming continues at Carson High School the week of Sept. 21-26 with events every day for students and the community to participate. The newest event added to the week of homecoming will be the addition of a family night.
Outdoors with Don Q: Go north for a fun-filled day trip
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 12:53pmIf you are looking for a good day trip north of Carson City, with plenty of opportunities to fish, photograph, sightsee or shop, climb aboard and take a ride with stops along the way as you head to Plumas County.
Carson City remembers Sept. 11: World Trade Center I-Beam at Mills Park symbolic of strength
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/11/2015 - 1:21pmCarson City residents gathered Friday in Mills Park with law officers and firefighters to remember the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
The service was held surrounding a I-beam memorial that was given to Carson City in 2010 by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Among the flowers placed on the beam was as an American flag presented to the Carson City Fire Department by Michael Manfredo. The flag was given to the Carson City man by a son of one of the 343 fighters killed at the World Trade Center that day.
Carson City sheriff’s log: Man jailed on felony probation violation warrant
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 12:03pmA 31-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was booked Wednesday on a felony warrant charge, probation violation, issued Dec. 4, 2014 out of Carson City District Court, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Senator Square: CHS junior Chandler Blueberg advances as 'American Idol' contestant
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/06/2015 - 11:08amCarson High School has been back for three weeks and I think we are finally getting settled into new schedules, rekindling friendships, and getting acquainted with new teachers and students. However, our school year started with much sadness as our high school community lost one of our students in a tragic accident at Lake Tahoe.
Outdoors with Don Q: Take a leisurely sightseeing tour this Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 1:30pmIf you're looking for plans this Labor Day weekend, why not take a leisurely sightseeing tour of our own western Nevada and Sierra backyard? It’s easy to do, you’ll be on paved highways all the way, and you’ll have plenty of chances for taking photographs, shopping, buying souvenirs, eating and perhaps even a little fishing.
World-exploring journalist, author Simon Winchester to give free public lecture at UNR
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 9:13amSimon Winchester is a geologist, journalist, explorer and New York Times best-selling author who writes about the natural forces that shape the earth – earthquakes, volcanoes, floods and tsunamis. He will give a lecture at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Discover Science Lecture Series at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 1, and will have a book-signing session following the lecture.
Nevada game wardens release Tahoe mother bear and cub into the wild
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/02/2015 - 12:06pmTwo black bears, trapped on Tuesday at Crystal Bay, along Lake Tahoe’s north shore were released Wednesday morning in the mountains above Crystal Bay.
Nevada wildlife wardens trap bear and cub; will be released Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 11:01amTwo black bears, trapped Tuesday at Crystal Bay, along Lake Tahoe’s north shore have been tranquilized and will be released Wednesday morning in the mountains above Crystal Bay after sleeping off the effects of tranquilizer drugs, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
Outdoors with Don Q: Plan ahead now for Saturday's free day of fishing in California
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/30/2015 - 4:02pmThe second Free Fishing Day in 2015 in California will be Sept. 5. The first was way back on Saturday, July 4. On Sept. 5, you will be able to fish wherever you like without the need to buy a fishing license. However remember that you will need to abide by the rules and regulations that govern whatever water(s) you will be fishing.
Carson City sheriff's deputies, area law enforcement step up DUI patrol in September
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 08/29/2015 - 10:38amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office along with other law enforcement agencies throughout the state will be participating in Joining Forces through the month of September. The focus will be impaired drivers and riders.
NV Supreme Court oral arguments, Schmidt vs Kieckhefer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/29/2015 - 9:18amOral arguments in the case of Gary Schmidt (appellant) vs. Ben Kieckhefer (respondent) will be heard before the full panel of the Nevada Supreme Court.
The court order specifying the time and place is in the court document 15-23090.pdf.
Date Wednesday Sept 2, 2015
Time 1:30PM
Place Nevada Supreme Court
201 South Carson Street, Courtroom-Second Floor
Carson City
Case no. 66528
Before En Banc
Justices Gibbons, Douglas, Pickering, Hardesty, Cherry, Parraguirre, Saitta
The case history is shown in
http://caseinfo.nvsupremecourt.us/public/caseView.do?csIID=34726
Being Well Carson City: School
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/28/2015 - 5:12pmThe sigh of relief by parents is almost palpable as the children head off to school last week and a return to routine and structure. As the little ones head off to kindergarten for their first day of school, parents watch with mixed feelings of pride, and the bittersweet recognition that he or she is no longer “little” but now more grown up than ever.
RDM Infinity releases new mobile signature capture software solution
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/28/2015 - 4:49pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — RDM Infinity, a full service software development provider that creates custom software solutions for businesses, has released Infinity Signature Capture and Infinity Cloud, its newest software products designed to capture and securely store electronic signatures via mobile devices.
Carson City sheriff’s log: Man jailed for burglary, violation of protection order
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 3:23pmA 36-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail Monday on suspicion of burglary and being in violation of a temporary protection order, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the location at 9:11 p.m. for a report of a residential burglary in progress in the 2300 block of Sherman Lane.
Column: Teaching kids about money
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 9:31amIt seems a lot of parents are not comfortable talking to their children about money, as well as a couple of other topics. Your children can benefit from learning about money and it will help them grow up as responsible adults with better lives.
Library helps Carson City man make music
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 5:32pmBen Crocker has the music of between 250 and 300 arrangements stored on compact discs, which he uses in place of a band while he plays his guitar and sings. But when it came time to organize those songs into some kind of working order, he wasn’t sure where to start.