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Paiute artist’s work displayed at Nevada Legislature
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 3:01pmCARSON CITY — Native American artist Melissa Melero-Moose finds inspiration for her mixed media creations from the landscape and culture of the Northern Paiute of the Great Basin.
“Willows, tules, cattails, and pine nuts are all very important staples to the Paiute people, being sources of food, shelter, and implements made with artistic intention,” she said. “I consider these works to be a perspective of my tribe and culture through the eyes of a Native woman, mother and artist.”
Carson City area weather: Valley rain showers ahead with a possible 'rumble of thunder'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2019 - 11:15amAs the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers," and the first week of April may indeed bring on the showers around the Carson City area, according to the National Weather Service.
Book signing event to benefit Wild Horse Children's Theater Kyra Conway Scholarship Fund
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 7:29amHometown author Jonathon Josten has published his first novel, "Poppies and White Elephants" and will be doing book signings around the area including at the Brewery Arts Center Expresso Yourself Café in Carson City on Wednesday, April 3 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Hometown Carson City author publishes first novel 'Poppies and White Elephants'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 3:57pmPeople of various walks of life yearn for connection and attempt to reconcile missed moments over the years. Author J.M. Josten explores these sentiments in his first novel Poppies and White Elephants.
Poppies and White Elephants follows several characters through the gauntlet of small-town life, ultimately focusing on the broken places where we may become stronger Penn Plumb enters his final year of high school, completing his final requirements and mending fractured relationships. Despite his outward success, he feels something lurking within himself.
My Nevada story began with a family trip through the Silver State
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 8:48pmWhen I was about 12 years old, my family took a trip down along the east side of the Sierra Nevada on our way to Lake Havasu, California, during Spring Break 1986.
All six of us piled into the family Ford Econoline Trail Wagon, brand new at the time, and set out to break in the new set of wheels.
Carson City Chamber members gain insight into next generation
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 1:30pmRapidly advancing technology throughout the computer and digital information ages pose both pose both hope and challenges for the future, said Western Nevada College President Vincent R. Solis at Wednesday's monthly Soup's On Luncheon hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
Retirement community for active adults 55 and better is coming to Reno in 2020
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 6:43amCarson City-based Mission Senior Living celebrated the groundbreaking of Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Community, located off of South Meadows Parkway, just past Sprouts, in Reno. Upon completion in the spring of 2020, the 121,000 square-feet, four-story building will offer 130 apartment homes for active adults 55 and better.
Senator Square: Carson High School announces teacher of the year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 8:21amThe CHS teacher of the year is Astronomy, Honors Physics, and head CHS Freshman Football Coach James Bean Jr. Born in Okinawa, Japan where his dad, a Marine, met his mother, Bean moved back to the US when he was 4-years-old.
Carson High School teacher chosen as Nevada’s 2019 ACT K-12 Champion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 8:22amCARSON CITY — The ACT College and Career Readiness Campaign has chosen Carson High School Health Teacher Erin Been as its 2019 ACT K-12 Champion for Nevada in recognition of her work to enhance student performance on the ACT. She represents the Northwest Division which includes Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Jacksons Food Stores raise money for public awareness efforts to end domestic violence
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 4:31pmJacksons Food Stores will award $24,481 to the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, which includes their matching funds as part of the Jackson’s Gift of Peace campaign. Jacksons Food Stores operate in Reno, Carson City, Fernley, Fallon and Yerington.
Nevada receives grant to improve education outcomes for homeless school students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 9:50amCARSON CITY — Education Leads Home, a national campaign focused on addressing the needs of 1.3 million homeless students enrolled in public schools, announced an award Tuesday of $20,000 to the state of Nevada to improve educational outcomes for students experiencing homelessness.
Carson Valley Senior Living donates $3,750 to local veterans’ group
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 2:38pmCarson Valley Senior Living and Memory Care donated 50 percent of the community’s total move-in fees from November and December 2018 to the Wounded Warrior Project. The amount totaled $3,750.
The Wounded Warrior Project is a charity and veterans service organization that offers a variety of programs, services and events for wounded veterans of the military actions following September 11, 2001.
Fugitive woman apprehended for felony escape, meth possession
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 9:44amA 46-year-old transient woman was apprehended Thursday afternoon by Special Enforcement Team deputies after having allegedly escaped from the attorney general’s office. She was also arrested on two contempt of court warrants, possession of methamphetamines, drug paraphernalia possession, and attempting to conceal or destroy evidence.
SET Deputies arrested Sally Jean Whooley after they received a report that a bail bondsman had apprehended a fugitive.
Memory Care Expansion Begins at Summit Estates Senior Living
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 1:33pmSummit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, a Mission Senior Living community, is expanding its memory care neighborhood with a 3,200 square-foot addition that includes accommodations for eight additional residents. The $900,000 construction project began on Feb. 28 and is expected to take about six months to complete.
Carson City sheriff's arrest log: Four busted for felony drug sales, trafficking
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 11:32amFour were arrested Friday night in the area of N. Division and W. Park streets, each for suspicion of multiple felony drug violations, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including Level III Trafficking, possession and possession with intent to sell.
Summit Estates Senior Living Donates $3,750 to Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 6:55amAs part of its mission to give back to the community it serves, Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care donated 50 percent of the community’s total move-in fees from November and December 2018 to a local veterans’ organization. The community’s team members and residents selected the Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center (NNVRC) and presented a $3,750 check to Justin Chavez, Regional Site Director and Cristina Crawford, Program Support Manager on Feb. 15.
Carson City Symphony presents 200th concert: Balance, Nature with Saxophonist Rhett Bender
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 6:33pmCelebrating its 35th season, the Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will perform its 200th concert, “Balance and Nature,” on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at the Carson City Community Center's newly refurbished Bob Boldrick Theater.
Investigation into deadly plane crash that killed beloved Carson City restaurateur raises questions
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 11:41amFriends and acquaintances of Tony Pastini described him as a generous member of the community, a long-time supporter of local youth programs. He was a friendly face to his neighbors.
TEDxCarsonCity announces 2019 lineup
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 2:00pmIn the tradition of TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, comes TEDxCarsonCity, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
Carson City Symphony presents 200th concert featuring saxophonist Rhett Bender Feb. 24
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 1:17pmCelebrating its 35th season, the Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will perform its 200th concert, “Balance & Nature,” on Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Carson City Community Center's newly refurbished Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.
New director joins Carson City's Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 4:42pmThe Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City recently appointed Benjamin Korn as its new Executive Director.
"We were delighted to extend an offer to Mr. Korn because he had extensive fundraising experience as well as an MA in Non Profit Arts Management" says Casey Gilles, Board President. "The museum's Board of Directors felt these two attributes made him an ideal candidate that would chart a new course for the museum involving increased resource development, enhanced constituent engagement, and a focus on revising the museum's collection."
Who was Bob Boldrick and why is the Carson City Community Center theater named for him?
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 12:20pm“Who is John Galt” is the opening line of the Ayn Rand’s most popular novel “Atlas Shrugged.” In Carson City, the question being asked by the general public now that the spotlight is on the revitalization of the Bob Boldrick theater is “Who is Bob Boldrick?”
Cooper's Hawk flies under Red Tail radar in West Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 12:58pmA greater variety of birds of prey can be seen this time of year in the Carson City area, including the Cooper's Hawk, a diminutive cousin to the larger Red Tail Hawk.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Gabriel Rutledge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:20pmGabriel Rutledge will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club this weekend, Jan. 11-12 inside the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson St. in Carson City.
JoAnne Skelly: In praise of the mighty Jeffrey
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 10:02amBig trees inspire me. In part, it’s their age, but it’s also their size. I was in Agate Bay at Lake Tahoe recently staying with a friend. Outside the back door is one of the biggest Jeffrey pines I have seen. It’s massive and regal.
Fernley Estates’ Amanda Daig Awarded 'Caregiver of the Year' by Nevada Caregivers Coalition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 6:56amAmanda Daig cares for residents living in the memory care neighborhood “as if each and every one of them was her grandmother,” says Tara Alto, administrator at Fernley Estates Senior Living and Memory Care in Fernley. The Nevada Caregivers Coalition honored Daig for her outstanding care by selecting her as “Caregiver of the Year” at the 2018 Caregiver Recognition Luncheon last month at the Atlantis Hotel Casino in Reno.
What's happening around Carson City this Christmas Eve
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 6:01amHello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Today is Christmas Eve, where kitchens burst with delicious creations and family and friends prepare to gather in fellowship and faith. Last minute shoppers will appreciate that many retailers, including local businesses and art galleries, are open today for those zero-hour Christmas gifts.
Senator Square: Carson High teachers raffle personal items to help Paradise fire victims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 2:37amCHS Social Studies teacher Angila Golik, along with teachers Curtis Kortemeier, Mike Malley and John Martin, and a few other teachers, wanting to help the fire victims in Paradise, Calif. have donated completed art pieces to be raffled among teachers and the Carson City community since many of them know someone affected by the fire.
Senator Square: CHS teachers and students share their skills with Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 2:35amExcitement abounds as teachers and students have been holding multiple events throughout Carson City this holiday season, everything from Christmas tree sales with CHS teacher and Adviser Ty McMillen’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes to the American Sign Language students of teacher Mary Anne Weaver putting on their Sign Me a Song Christmas production at the high school.
CORRECTION: Smart Foodservice ribbon-cutting event Friday for businesses only
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 9:54amToday's ribbon cutting for Smart Foodservice at 222 Fairview Drive is not a public event, said Ryan Weedon with Smart Foodservice Warehouse Sales in Portland, Oregon.
A story that ran Wednesday on Carson Now was incorrect. Corrections have since been made to that story. Carson Now regrets the error.