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Column: Helping parents with their finances

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It is difficult to ask for help. Sometimes parents need to ask their children for assistance in handling financial matters. One of the most important things is for the parents to do is the power of attorney for financial matters.

This can authorize the child (or children) to pay bills and deal with other money matters. We urge that Power of Attorney form be done by the family legal advisor or other lawyer to be sure it complies with the state law and is properly signed and witnessed.

Of course it is best if the parents ask for help. That way the child doesn’t feel they are intruding into parents affairs. Maybe a few examples of items to consider is in order.

If there are several financial accounts, consider consolidating into just two or three accounts. That will reduce the mail and make it easier for parents and child to understand what resources exist and are available. Perhaps getting the child registered with the bank as an “authorized signature” is in order. That means the child could write and sign checks to pay bills from the parents account(s), but the child is not an owner. The parents still own the accounts.

All possible actions have the risk of creating problems. If the child is authorized to sign checks on the parents account, there is the risk that authority will be misused. There have been instances when the child decided to pay the child’s bills, without authorization from the parents.

Sometimes just setting up organized files is one of the first things to be done. Then the paid bills can be marked with the date paid, check number and filed in a “paid bills” file for that vendor or supplier. That can help keep track of payments of property taxes, utility bills and other items.

Doing a list of all assets is also a good idea. The parents need to be comforted and aware of the various accounts that are available for their care. Sometimes the parent has a stock broker account but all of the dividends are reinvested instead of being paid to the parents. The parents sometimes don’t understand the change to get the dividends put into their checking account is easy to do.

Funeral expenses have been paid in advance information needs to be handy and remembered.

Getting verification of the various beneficiary designations for life insurance, annuities and retirement accounts is also important. If the original or current beneficiary designations can’t be found, just contact the life insurance company or retirement account custodian. They will send a form that shows the current beneficiary designations and a form to consider revising the designations if that is desired. Certainly a family meeting to discuss the matters is important to do before doing changes.

Did you hear: “Why is there always so much month left at the end of the money”?

— John Bullis is a certified public accountant, personal financial specialist and certified senior adviser who has served Carson City for more than 45 years. He is founder emeritus of Bullis and Company CPAs in Carson City.


Carson City teachers to receive BEST Program award at NNDA breakfast

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Northern Nevada Development Authority congratulates Fritsch Elementary fifth grade teacher Gina Hoppe and Fremont Elementary fifth grade teacher Genevieve Christie who be recognized Wednesday by the Carson City Schools Foundation's Business and Education Successful Together Program.

Both Hoppe and Christie will each receive a $1,000 check at the May 2016 NNDA breakfast, beginning at 7:30 a.m. in the ballroom at the Carson Nugget.

The Micromanipulator Company of Carson City, donated the funds to recognize both teachers as well as $2,000 separately for the school district.

The BEST Program is in its initial start-up and was organized by the Carson City Schools Foundation as part of the Empower Carson City 2017 Strategic Plan.

"The BEST Program provides content mentoring on specific subject matter from experts in business. The partnership provides practical examples to the required curriculum for teachers and students," said Richard Stokes, superintendent of the Carson City School District.

"By matching local businesses with classroom teachers and students we hope to create a dynamic environment where students develop an increased interest in the diverse work sites in our area and begin thinking about the potential career opportunities that exist right here in our community," said Stokes.

The BEST Program brings the real world into the class room and creates a link in the minds of youth that what they are learning can prepare them for their futures.

The Micromanipulator Company worked closely with Hoppe and Christie to show how topics that are a part of the curriculum that students already learn are used in the manufacturing industry.

"Teachers do an incredible job with our most valuable resource, our children. Through the BEST program businesses are able to help them connect specific relevance to the curriculum they are teaching, showing how the concepts and tools are used every day in the "work world," said Mike Jackson, president of The Micromanipulator Company.

"This makes it real to the students, and it provides a 'live tool' for the teachers to use to illustrate, in real terms and in their community, how what they are teaching is truly meaningful to the students. It has been a privilege to work with Gina and Genevieve as we work to get this program off the ground," said Jackson.

Agencies urge public to practice proper food storage, trash disposal in bear country

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With Memorial Day weekend approaching and summer around the corner, public agencies in Nevada, California and around Lake Tahoe are urging residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal when living in or visiting bear country.

There are an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 American black bears living in the Sierra Nevada and sharing habitat with the human population. Spring is the time of year when bears emerge from their winter dens in search of food. Bears are attracted to anything edible or scented.

Once they get access to human food and trash, bears lose their fear of humans and can cause property damage and threaten public safety. Residents and visitors can help keep bears wild and reduce potential conflicts between bears and humans by properly storing food and trash.

The following are tips for safe-guarding your home, rental or timeshare against a bear encounter:
— Purchase, store all trash in, and properly close bear-resistant garbage containers.
— Freeze strong smelling left overs, such as fish, until trash day to reduce the smell.
— Wait to put trash out until the morning of collection day.
— Keep garbage cans clean and deodorize them with bleach or ammonia.
— Don't leave trash, groceries, or animal feed in your car.
— Keep barbecue grills clean and stored in a garage or shed when not in use.
— Refrain from putting out bird feeders from April through October.
— Don't leave any scented non-food products outside (or in your car), such as suntan lotion, lip balm, insect repellent, toothpaste, soap or candles.
— Keep doors and windows closed and locked when the home is unoccupied.
— Consider installing motion-activated outdoor lights, sprinklers and alarms, as well as electric fencing.
— Harvest fruit off trees as soon as it is ripe, and promptly collect all fruit that falls.
— Securely block access to potential hibernation sites, such as crawl spaces under decks and buildings.
— Vegetable gardens, compost piles, orchards and chickens may attract bears. Use electric fences to keep bears out.

Tips for safe-guarding your campsite against a bear encounter:
— Never feed wildlife.
— Always store food (including pet food), drinks, toiletries, coolers, cleaned grills, cleaned dishes, cleaning products, and all other scented items as soon as possible after use in the bear-resistant containers (storage lockers) provided at your campsite.
— Clean the barbecue grill after each use and store properly.
— Always place trash in bear-resistant dumpsters in campground or in bear-resistant containers at your campsite and close and lock after each use. Never leave trash at your campsite.
— Never leave scented items unattended in your campsite, tent, or car.

To report bear conflicts in California, contact Northern California dispatch at 916-358-1300. To report bear conflicts in Nevada, contact the Nevada Department of Wildlife at 775-688-BEAR (2327). If the issue is an immediate threat, call the local sheriff department or 911.

Agencies involved in this effort include California State Parks, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Nevada Department of Wildlife, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.

Don't vote for these people: An unusual voter guide

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A news release came out Tuesday afternoon giving voters a guide to who the small-minded, intolerant, no-solution political arsonists are that Republicans should oppose in the primary.
The release didn't say that explicitly, but the language is very clear: These are people with no business in pu ...

Bull riding Smackdown returns to Carson City

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Event Date: 
June 4, 2016 - 6:00pm

The Carson City Smackdown — featuring bull and bronc riding and barrel racing — is returning for the fourth year to Fuji Park.

“I’m really excited,” said promoter Manuel Souza. “It’s going to be a great show.” For the first time, Souza is bringing in a Professional Bull Riding arena to put inside the park.

“The bucking chutes are going to be 60 to 80 feet from the grandstands,” Souza said. “When you’re sitting in the bleachers, you’re going to be looking right down in the bucking chutes. We’re giving you the effect of sitting in an indoor arena watching a rodeo. It’s going to be phenomenal.”

The event has often sold out in the past.

“People like the excitement, they like rodeo,” Souza said. “It’s a great family event.”

As the show has progressed, he said, so has its popularity.

“Just adding broncs has added another flair,” Souza said. “It draws in horse people. It’s like the Wild West.”

The show will feature 30 bulls along with bronc riding and barrel racing. Entertainment will include motorcycles and clowns, in addition to mutton busting for kids and heifer riding for youth.

“We have quality animals, quality riders, quality entertainment and quality announcers — that’s important,” Souza said.

During the rodeo, a check from funds raised during last year’s event will be presented to the Carson City Deputy Sheriff’s Association in honor of the Carl Howell family. Deputy Howell was shot and killed in the line of duty in August while responding to a domestic violence call in Carson City.

Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the gate. They are available online at visticarsoncity.com or at the Carson City Visitors Bureau, 716 N. Carson St.; Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St.; Carson Lanes, 4600 Snyder Ave.; and Benson’s Feed, 2750 Highway 50 East.

Souza said people travel from across the state and region to catch the show.

“People plan their trips to Carson City around our rodeo,” he said. “We’ve got a following of people who will come to see their cousins or grandma at the same time they can go to the Smackdown.”
And it’s well worth it, he said.

“It’s fast-paced,” he said. “It just changes — boom, boom, boom. Two hours is done before you know it.”

The Carson City Smackdown will be held June 4, 6 p.m. at Fuji Park. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the gate. They are available online at visticarsoncity.com or at the Carson City Visitors Bureau, 716 N. Carson St.; Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St.; Carson Lanes, 4600 Snyder Ave.; and Benson’s Feed, 2750 Highway 50 East.

To register for mutton busting or to ride a heifer, contact Manuel Souza at manualwrecking@gmail.com or (209) 347-7305.

Evening Conditioning Hike from Goni to Washoe Lake State Park

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Meet just east of the Cinderlite gates on Goni Road. Bring water and sturdy boots or athletic shoes required.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hikes Program: A different hike every week. Hikes are 5-7 miles, usually with some elevation gain, of 1 ½ hour + duration. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. Check website calendar: at www.musclepowered.org for specific hikes. “Friend” Muscle Powered on Facebook for the weekly notices.

Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com

Evening Conditioning Hike to Hobart Road

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Meet at the west end of Hobart Road. Bring water and sturdy boots or athletic shoes required.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hikes Program: A different hike every week. Hikes are 5-7 miles, usually with some elevation gain, of 1 ½ hour + duration. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. Check website calendar: at www.musclepowered.org for specific hikes. “Friend” Muscle Powered on Facebook for the weekly notices.

Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com

Melissa Davies elected to Northern Nevada Human Resources Association board

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RENO, Nev. (May 24, 2016) — Melissa Davies, a Benefits Solutions Consultant for Reno-based Clark & Associates, has been elected to the board of directors of the Northern Nevada Human Resources Association.

Davies will serve as vice president of membership for NNHRA. She has more than 10 years experience working with human resources professionals and employers to develop comprehensive employee-benefits solutions.

Davies also has served on the NNHRA Workforce Readiness Committee.

She is past president of the Northern Nevada Health Underwriters Association, past chair of The Chamber’s Healthcare Forum, and currently serves as secretary on the board of directors for Bristlecone Family Resources.

Davies earned a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from the University of Nevada, Reno, earned designation as a Registered Health Underwriter and is a graduate of the Reno Sparks Chamber 2010 Leadership Program.

“We are extremely proud of Melissa,” said Valerie Clark, president of Clark & Associates. “Her service to the Northern Nevada Human Resources Association represents the commitment and community involvement that is one of the most important values of Clark & Associates.”

With more than 400 members, the Northern Nevada Human Resources Association is the area's largest association devoted to human resource management. It is a non-profit affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management.


Miles Construction celebrates 30 years in business

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With millions of square feet of new buildings completed, innovative LEED designs and numerous historic restoration projects, Miles Construction marks 30 years in business. A diversified northern Nevada general contractor, the company was founded in 1986 in Carson City, Nevada starting with two brothers to now employing more than 29 and playing a role in some of the region’s most notable projects.

An early success story is Bently World Headquarters completed in 1999 at 285,000-square-feet, the pre-engineered steel building that changed the course of the company. It was on this project that Bill Miles and Jerry Deines met, later became partners and took the company to the next level.

Today Miles has completed award-winning projects including the Gold LEED certified Schluter Systems Nevada a 95,000-square-foot training and distribution center, a 200,000 square-foot distribution center for Battery Systems at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center and the extensive structural upgrade and renovation of the historic Farmer’s Bank building in Minden. Remaining true to the company’s roots, Miles completed the Carson City Multi-Athletic Center last year; a project that presented an opportunity to give back to the Carson City community.

“We truly believe in our people and our community,” Bill Miles, owner and president of Miles Construction, said. “Our team members are involved in the community because we recognize this is where we all live, work and play. We rely on these relationships to help build our business, and so far it’s been a recipe for success. We do our best to stay on the forefront of technology and innovation, which gives us the upper hand especially when it comes to sustainable practices.”

Miles Construction is a diversified general contractor, design build, design assist and construction management firm licensed in the majority of Western U.S. states. Throughout the recession, Miles not only persevered but increased market share in the region.

For more information on Miles Construction, visit online, on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter, or call 775-246-3722.

About Miles Construction:
Founded in 1986 in Carson City, Nevada, Miles Construction has been synonymous with expert building in the Northern Nevada region for 30 years. Miles is a diversified general contractor at the forefront of building trends such as construction management, sustainable construction as well as design-assist and pre-engineered steel systems.

Commissioners finalize comments for BLM

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Churchill County commissioners voted last Wednesday to submit their finalized comments and suggested revisions to the Bureau of Land Management’s controversial Rule Planning 2.0 initiative. The initia ...

Celebrating our military men, women

Black Bear Diner now officially open

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The Black Bear diner inside Max Casino will officially open at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning.

The new restaurant had a soft opening today, with several local dignitaries and business leaders invited to sample the food, and give the kitchen and wait staff a trial run before officially opening the doors.

Muscled Powered Monthly Day Hike to Ash to Kings Canyon

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This will required car shuttles for the trailheads. Please RSVP at least 4 day prior to June 12 with the following information: Do you have a 4WD, total number in your party, and total number of passengers you can take.

A different hike every month. Hikes are 7+ miles, usually with 500+ feet of elevation gain, of 4 hours or more duration.. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. Check website calendar: at www.musclepowered.org for specific hikes. “Friend” Muscle Powered on Facebook for the weekly notices. Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com WATER & STURDY BOOTS OR ATHELTIC SHOES REQUIRED. Suggest lunch, hat, and sunscreen. MUST BE A MUSCLE POWERED MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE

Hip Hop Night Presented by B3 the Shark & The Gas Station

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Hip Hop Night Carson City at the Eleventh Frame Lounge
Eleventh Frame Lounge
11th Frame Lounge

The Gas Station and B3 the Shark present Hip Hop Night featuring Logic One, Doe the Unknown, Tae Breeze, Anomali, Rhythmatix, Sewer Crew and Undefined

NO COVER!

You don't want to miss this one Carson City. If you're looking for something fun to do this Saturday, come on down! This is going to be a great show and we'll have some good drink specials too:

~ $2 16oz PBR
~ $2 Kamikaze shots
~ $3 Negra Modelo
~ $4 Florida Punch (White Rum, Coconut Rum, Myers's Dark Rum, Pineapple & Orange Juice with a hint of Cherry)

The Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge is located inside Carson Lanes Fun Center with 3 restaurants, billiards, arcade and bowling for additional entertainment. 4600 Snyder Ave, Carson City, NV 89701.

21+

For more information, call 775.883.2606 or visit us on FaceBook: www.facebook.com/eleventhframe/

Carson City candidates talk turkey at Tuesday night forum

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Candidates for Carson City Mayor and State Assembly District 40 addressed a nearly full house of voters at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall Wednesday night during a candidate forum sponsored by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

The candidates participated in a structured debate moderated by Nevada Appeal Editor Adam Trumble.

As a group, they were asked questions on specific topics and each given two minutes to provide a response.

The mayoral forum started off the evening with incumbent Bob Crowell and challengers Kurt Meyer, Chris Carver and Jerry Cinani.

The first question posed to the mayoral candidates was what they would do to attract more viable businesses downtown and fill vacant space. The question was asked in light of the downtown corridor improvement project that is currently under construction along Carson Street.

“One of the first things we need to do is improve our curbside appeal,” Kurt Meyer said. “We need to improve our image to get people downtown.”

Jerry Cinani’s approach was to attract larger businesses to Carson City in order to boost the number of consumers in the area.

“The solution for downtown is we need to have people here to create the market for those businesses,” he said. “The only way to develop the businesses downtown is to bring in medium-sized businesses with a lot of people. We don’t have enough people here with money to go down there and buy anything. If we had the people with money, the businesses would develop automatically.”

Chris Carver said new businesses to downtown should be those focused less on tourism and more on providing services to the existing workforce.

“We have a responsibility as a capital city and to our heritage to capitalize on industry and provide a worthwhile venue for tourists to come here,” he said. “More importantly, I think the retail should be geared more toward services that provide for the workforce that exists downtown.”

Mayor Crowell defended his decision to support moving forward with the downtown corridor improvement project, stating that an attractive downtown naturally promotes the growth of business in the area.

“One of my main reasons for changing the streetscape in downtown Carson City is to make it more bicycle and pedestrian friendly. The idea there is that type of downtown is what’s being looked at as an attractive part of a community,” he said. “More importantly, what a more bicycle and pedestrian friendly environment does is provide a more attractive gathering place for people."

The mayor also said he feels it’s important that the city do its part to attract businesses to the area.

“Government puts in place the infrastructure that makes an attractive place where businesses want to come,” he said.

Mayoral candidates were also asked about what they thought the best use of city redevelopment funds would be.

Carver felt strongly about fixing problems caused by too much emphasis on downtown redevelopment.

He said millions of dollars have already been spent over the years in an effort to improve the downtown area.

“Tourism is not our number one economic driver, and yet we continue to throw money at it,” he said. “We need to do the right thing for the community and repair the damages that have been done.”

Meyer defended the local tourism industry, stating that the efforts toward improving downtown Carson City are key to keeping the area attractive for visitors and encouraging more tourism dollars.

“I believe that tourism is an essential part of Carson City,” he said. “We really do need a reason to bring families downtown. We can’t say no to tourism. We have to say yes.”

The mayor focused his comments on the city’s façade improvement program, defending those standards for the curb and street appeal of area businesses.

“I disagree with my opponents on the façade program,” he said. “I think the façade program is terribly important to make sure we have some form of consistency.”

Crowell also pointed to the redevelopment of Third and Curry streets as examples of where redevelopment dollars are being invested for the city’s benefit.

“A prime example of good use of development dollars is what’s going on at Third Street right now with a pedestrian plaza, an outdoor amphitheater, and water feature,” he said.

Cinani took a very different view of city redevelopment. He said he felt there are areas in Carson City that could use more attention than downtown right now.

“We need some other areas that we can apply redevelopment funds to,” he said. “The east corridor has really been left without much attention, and I think it will become more important as we see the impact of Tesla.”

The second half of Tuesday night’s political forum was devoted to the republican candidates running for the Nevada Assembly District 40 seat, currently held by Phillip “PK” O’Neill.

O’Neill, finishing his first term in the state assembly, is facing three challengers in next month’s republican primary election. Sam England, Chris Forbush, Al Kramer and O’Neill are all vying for the party nomination in the fall general election.

Assembly candidates faced tough questions about funding state infrastructure and improving education.

England had pointed comments about what he said was the state’s tendency to react to growth rather than prepare for it.

“When more people come in, they actually bring their money with them, they have to pay taxes, and that money is used to build infrastructure,” England said. “What we don’t get to do is say we’ve squandered the money we had and were too foolish to put any away, and now we need more roads so we must raise taxes to pay for them.”

England suggested a wiser spending plan should include being proactive toward anticipated growth so that the state is not caught unprepared for the demands that growth puts on infrastructure.

“What we need to do is spend wisely,” he said. “We need to make sure we save for things. We have to be responsible with the money that we are spending on our infrastructure. Let’s be good stewards of our money and therefore we can grow.”

Kramer, a former Carson City Treasurer and deputy state treasurer, said that many of the taxes in place are designed to grow with the state’s population. He cited property tax revenue, which increases as more houses are built, and sales tax revenue that increases as more people spend in the state.

“The revenue we get is based on economic development for the state and infrastructure comes out of it,” he said. “Taxes will increase as economic development grows.”

State Assemblyman PK ONeill, the District 40 incumbent, said Nevada has been on the right track lately with respect to the economy and providing for its infrastructure.

“Nevada is still ranked by the Tax Foundation as the fifth friendliest business state in the country,” he said. “What the state needs to provide it has provided: A good business environment and the ability to attract new businesses to Nevada.”

Forbush focused his answer squarely on taxes and whether or not to raise them. He said he signed the taxpayer protection pledge, because he wants to be responsive to the will of the voters.

“The question here is, what do my constituents want? What do the constituents in Assembly District 40 want me to do?” he said. “If they were to give me their voice that they don’t want to raise taxes, then I’m going to say I’m not going to raise taxes. If they are lacking information, if we need to have a certain tax, then I can inform them there is no other way. However, raising taxes should be a last resort.”

On the issue of education, the views of the candidates varied distinctly.
ONeill pointed to the efforts of the 2015 legislature to ensure Nevada students are equipped to succeed in a 21st Century economy.

“We put money into education through the distributive schools accounts to fund public schools,” he said. “Then we took money for additional funding and put it into these grants to address the civic issues.”

ONeill said the Carson City School District itself had access to $6.3 million dollars that provided technology tools to every student in the district.

“Every student is one-on-one now with Chrome books or iPads for technology,” he said. “They can access the internet and gain that information to perform in the 21st Century. That’s what we are giving to the students, that’s what we are giving to the state, and giving to the businesses that come here.”

Kramer, England and Forbush argued that Nevada’s education problem goes much deeper than funding alone.

“The problem of education is multi-faceted. It’s more than just a lack of funding,” Forbush said. “Nevada spends roughly $11,000 per year per pupil, and we’re ranked fiftieth.”

He said the neighboring state of Utah spends several thousand dollars less per pupil, but is much higher ranked than Nevada in its education outcomes.

“The question is what are they or other states higher ranked than us doing that we are not doing?” he said. “Can we look into their programs and adopt some of their good practices?”

England also referenced a country, Slovenia, as generating better math scores than Nevada.

“How much money does Slovenia have? Not a whole lot,” he said. “There’s a reason why we are behind Slovenia in math.

England said funding is not the issue with education. Rather, it’s delivery. And he blasted the state’s adoption of Common Core standards.

“We keep being told that we don’t have enough money for education,” he said. “We have the money, but it’s being spent poorly, and being spent incorrectly. Do you think it was cheap to start bringing forth Common Core? What was that a good way to spend our money? Of course it wasn’t. It was terrible, a disaster for our kids.”

England argued for more school choice options for Nevada parents, suggesting that Nevadans need to get over the fear of allowing free-market principles to be practiced in public schools.

“Free market is something that has always been taboo,” he said. “Bu if we interject free market and start having a little bit more money that goes into these different education centers, then we have choice as parents who know more about our kids’ needs better than anyone else. That is going to be a better product for our kids.”

Both Kramer and Forbush considered a cultural problem in Nevada that has contributed to poor student performance statewide.

“It’s easy to blame culture, and it’s hard to define what can be done about it, but the responses I’ve gotten from teachers is that culture is a big reason why we can’t get good responses from the students,” Kramer said. “You have parents that care, you have students that achieve. You have parents who are sending their kids off to basically be baby-sat all day and you don’t get the performance you need.”

Forbush concurred, saying that parental participation in the education system is a critical component to student success.

“I look at education as a three-legged stool,” he said. “If you don’t have one of the three legs, it falls.”

He said the three legs are quality teachers, involved parents, and communication with students.

“Sometimes teachers are failing because they don’t have parents at home who are encouraging the student,” he said. “There are other problems we need to look at that do not involve shoveling money at education.”


Candidates for Carson City mayor discuss their vision for city

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The four candidates running for Carson City mayor discussed downtown development, deferred maintenance and other topics Tuesday at a forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Chris Carver, ...

Nevada dental examiners under fire from audit

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Nevada’s Board of Dental Examiners came under fire Tuesday from legislative auditors who, among other things, say the examiners broke state law in settlements with dentists and overpaid their outside ...

Auditors object to lack of records to justify health exchange payments

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Legislative auditors say the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange doesn’t have controls in place to ensure it’s only paying contractors for services actually rendered.They told the Audit Subcommitte ...

Assembly District 40 Republicans tackle education, taxes at debate

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Assemblyman P.K. O’Neill strongly disagreed with claims by his three primary opponents Tuesday night the votes he and others cast during the 2015 Legislature seriously damaged Nevada as a business frien ...

Wednesday, May 25: Things to do in Carson City

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Event Date: 
May 25, 2016 (All day)

I’ll take ‘Things to do in Carson City on a Wednesday,’ Alex. What is Geeks Who Drink Trivia at the Westside Pour House? What is Country Line Dancing at Carson Lanes? What is a Jazz Jam with the Shipleys at Sassafras? What is Karaoke with J and M Productions at Crossroads? What is music with Lynne and Jim at Living the Good Life. The daily double is ‘Art Gallery Exhibits Downtown.’ Check out the courthouse, the community center, the BRIC, Carson Visitor Center, the Brewery Arts Center, Nevada Arts Council, Artsy Fartsy, and Charlie B for the answer. Read the whole list for all of today’s fun stuff.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: go HERE for packet and info
  • ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Lampe Park, Gardnerville (9am-1pm)
  • "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Live Music: Americana and Blues with David Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
  • Wellness Mile Walking Group- Meet at the Wellness Mile trailhead is located just north of the Medical Office Building at 1470 Medical Parkway (12pm; call Mina (775) 445-5169 for more information)
  • Workforce Strategies Workshops: Resume building, etc. at the Carson City Health and Human Services Conference Room: 900 E. Long St. (2pm-4pm)
  • Simunye Productions Presents storyteller Juanita Westbrook at Sierra Place Senior Living: 1111 W. College Pkwy (2:30pm, free and open to the public)
  • Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
  • Geek Pride Day at the Carson City Library (3:30pm-5pm; Celebrate your geekiness with us! There will be multiple activity stations where participants will get to create their own Pokemon cards, play in a Super Smash Bros. tournament, and more!)
  • Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
  • Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (4pm; $4)
  • Ladies Night: half off pool and drinks at the Ormsby Club (4pm-11pm)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Great Basin Native Artists, group show in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
  • Wine Night at Brugo’s Pizza: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 10 (5pm-9pm; half off glasses and bottles of wine)
  • Dungeons and Dragons at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (Sessions at 5pm AND 8pm)
  • Easy Flow Yoga Class with Theresa Simmons at the Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Center: 1470 Medical Parkway, Ste 250 upstairs (5:30pm; $5; contact Theresa Simmons at 775.720.4284 for more information)
  • Pints and Paddles Cruise on the M.S. Dixie – board at Zephyr Cove (5:30pm-7pm; $25 at the door, check-in at 5pm)
  • Carson City Squadron - Civil Air Patrol Meeting at the Main Terminal of the Carson City Airport (6pm-7pm; for informationwww.GoCivilAirPatrol.com)
  • Live Music with Jonathon “JB” Barton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
  • Cigar Appreciation Night and Whiskey Wednesday at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm; 10% off cigars smoked in house)
  • West Wind Sangha Sitting Group at the Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor/Minn. (6:30pm-8pm)
  • Country Line Dance at Carson Lanes' Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
  • Carson High School Choral Ensemble End-of-Year Concert at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm)
  • Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz night at Westside Pour House (7pm)
  • Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. (women’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
  • Jazz Jam hosted by the Shipleys at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7pm-10pm)
  • Carson City Symphony Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (7pm-9:15pm; call 775-883-4154 to join or for more info; opening for strings)
  • Live Music Lynne and Jim at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm)
  • Karaoke with J and M Productions at Crossroads Lounge: 300 E Winnie (8pm)
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