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As Seen in Nevada Appeal: St. Teresa of Avila raising $25 million for new school

Multiple generations of students have attended St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School, which is raising funds for a new facility adjacent to its church property.

Jim Cavilia of Allison MacKenzie, who is involved with the finance committee raising funds for the project, said the existing school continues to operate but has begun to show its age.

“It needs significant and expensive attention to go on,” Cavilia said. “Our choices were, we build a new school or build a new building to keep it going.”

See the full article here.

Congratulations to Ryan Russell, new school board attorney. Russell has been with the firm for 21 years specializing in education, business, administrative, healthcare, litigations and mediation. He currently represents five school districts in Nevada. Read the full article here: https://www.recordcourier.com/news/2025/jan/18/school-board-hires-new-attorney/

George Allison, one of our founding partners, was recognized in this Nevada Appeal feature about Carson Tahoe Health’s incredible 75-year journey. Carson Tahoe Health has been a cornerstone of our community, dedicated to compassionate care, medical innovation, and enhancing the well-being of residents in Carson City and beyond! See full article here.

We are thrilled to announce that we have earned 2nd place in the 2024 Best in Business Awards! While we are not in it for the trophies, it does mean the world to us here at Allison Mackenzie to receive this recognition from the community. We are honored to serve the wonderful residents of Northern Nevada.

The support and recognition from the community mean the world to us as our clients are at the heart of everything we do. To know that we’ve made a positive impact on their businesses and lives is incredibly rewarding. This achievement only motivates us to continue to provide the highest level of service to the Northern Nevada region.

As we reflect on this achievement, we also look forward to the future. With a focus on client success, a dedicated and talented team, and a deep commitment to the community, we here at Allison MacKenzie are excited to continue our tradition of excellence for many years to come.

To everyone who voted, shared their feedback, and have supported Allison MacKenzie throughout the years — thank you. This award is a reflection of the trust and partnerships we’ve built together.

Allison MacKenzie would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all of the 2024 Best in Business Award winners. We’re excited to be part of such an incredible community of professionals and look forward to the continued success and growth of Northern Nevada businesses.

We are thrilled to be featured in Northern Nevada Guide, Local & Relocation with a wonderful article highlighting the rich history and incredible accomplishments of Allison MacKenzie Law! Thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey! Read the full article here on page 36.

A huge congratulations to our co-founder, George Allison, on receiving Carson Tahoe Hospital’s Lifetime Achievement Award! George’s dedication as a longtime volunteer and donor has now earned him a place in their Hall of Fame. His commitment to helping others and making a lasting impact on our community is truly inspiring.

We had a great time hosting our bi-annual Nevada Day Party.

Special thanks to Lori, Olga, Antonio, and their hardworking crew for making the event such a success. A big thank you to Chris and his band for bringing great tunes to the event! We’re grateful for the community’s support and look forward to celebrating together again next year, making a difference in more young lives.

Shout out to Carson City BBQ, Capital Beverage, Camelot Party Supplies, Quick Space, Sugar Pine Willows (for the beautiful floral arrangements), Bob who made sure we were all safe, Thalia at Save Mart North for the amazing cupcakes, Juan, Raven and Akira our fabulous volunteer bartenders from the Boys & Girls Club of Western Montana and YOU for celebrating this great state with us!

We’re thrilled to announce that our Nevada Day party raised $1,076 for the Boys & Girls Club! This generous donation wouldn’t have been possible without everyone who came out, tipped, and shared in the festivities.

We’re a proud sponsor of Carson City’s Nevada Day Parade! Head on out to Carson St for the parade starting at 10 am on Saturday. The military fly-over will signal the start of the parade, which begins at William Street and N. Carson Street. The parade features marching bands, floats, equestrian groups, historical displays, Burning Man art cars, and much more!

It was the silver jubilee rendering of Western Nevada College Foundation’s Golf for Education tournament on Sept. 27.

The 18-hole scramble tournament at Toiyabe Golf Club attracted business partners and supporters of the college’s mission of preparing students with the skills to become successful in Nevada’s workforce.

For the 25th edition of the event, players, volunteers, sponsors and tournament organizers were treated to a postcard day with little wind and warm temperatures, creating prime scoring conditions for the 33 participating teams.

Jeff Love & Friends capitalized on the format and ways for teams to shrink their scores, firing a 31-under-par 41 to win the title by five strokes over Team Davison. The winning team included Love, Stephen Garman, Fernando Serrano and Sean Goshert. Representing the runner-up team were Sean Davision, Brad Wick, Vince Christenson and Connor Morze.

Chick-fil-A provided players with the fuel for their low scoring, presenting a breakfast. Players also enjoyed a long drive contest, on-course refreshments, raffle prizes, a golf ball launcher with more length than Bryson DeChambeau, a barbecue lunch, an awards ceremony and a team photo.

Besides ideal weather, the opportunity to purchase mulligans and up to 40 feet of putting string helped teams lower their scores.

Thomas Bunker of Briggs Electric won the putting contest ahead of the tournament, cozying an 85-foot putt within 13 inches of the cup. Other players to stand out individually were Robin Ponte, women’s closest to the pin, 6 feet, 7 inches; Greg Overby, men’s closest to the pin, 6 feet; Ponte, women’s longest drive; and David Wheelock, men’s longest drive.

WNC Foundation is grateful for the participation and contributions of players, businesses and volunteers in making this event memorable. Special thanks go to visionary tournament sponsors Metcalf Builders Inc., Briggs Electric Inc., Classic Finishes, Allison MacKenzie Law Firm, Greater Nevada Credit Union, Lyon County School District, Comstock, Washoe Wealth Advisors, Carson Valley Health, Dick Campagni’s Capital Ford, Dick Campagni’s Carson Toyota, Michael Hohl Subaru, Chick-fil-A Restaurants, Southwest Gas Corporation, Oasis Academy, Northern Nevada Development Authority, United Federal Credit Union, Advanced Health Healthcare of Reno, Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California, Spanish Springs Construction/Teichert, Economic Development Authority of Western NV, Quick Space, Plumas Bank, KNPB, Cheek Construction and Pacific Office Automation.

To view a gallery of photos from the tournament, including shots of each team, go to www.wnc.edu/foundation/golf-for-education.

It’s not too late to enroll in fall semester classes

There still is time to become part of fall semester at Western Nevada College.

WNC is offering a variety of late-start and short-term classes online, with many starting on Monday, Oct. 21.

Choose from American sign language, art, auto mechanics, counseling educational psychology, drafting, education, electrical theory, finance, geology, information systems, machine tool technology, management science, manufacturing, marketing, mathematics, medical terminology, nursing and occupational safety courses.

To learn about becoming a student at WNC, go to www.wnc.edu/starthere. For assistance with courses and career planning, call 775-445-3267 or book an appointment at wnc.edu/advising.

Next star party at JCDO set for Oct. 26

The Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College is presenting its popular star parties on two Saturdays each month. This month’s remaining star party is set for Oct. 26.

The community is welcome to attend at no cost. Learn about the universe and utilize a variety of telescopes to view the phenomenal stars from the fabulous vantage point above WNCs campus. JCDO also is the place to be for astronomical happenings, planetary walks and informative classes that keep students, scientists and the community on the edge of the latest technological advances.

The observatory is located at 2269 Vanpatten Ave., on the northern end of the Carson City campus.

Campus embraces Coffee with a Cop event

Nevada State Police, Carson City Sheriff’s Office and University of Nevada, Reno Police Department recently attended ASWN and Wildcat Life’s Coffee with a Cop event at Western Nevada College.

The peace officers’ presence and engagement made an impact on students, faculty and staff, fostering a sense of community and connection. Attendees enjoyed coffee, donuts, games and conversation as law enforcement took time out of their busy schedules to be on campus in efforts to build bridges within the college community.

The event also included an appearance by Car 54, the pride of Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

WNMTC presenting ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ on weekends Nov. 8-24

Purchase tickets to “Legally Blonde The Musical” presented by Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company on weekends Nov. 8-24 at the Carson City Community Center.

Go to wnmtc.com for ticket information.

Free Lean Six Sigma workshop offered Oct. 28

WNC Continuing Education is offering a free workshop on Lean Six Sigma — a managerial system that improves performance, reduces waste and eliminates defects — on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m.

For information, call 775-445-4210 or email conted@wnc.edu.

See full article here.

Save the date! The Northern Nevada Senior Empowerment Seminar is open to the public on January 16th at 10:30am at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute! Attorney/Partner Kyle Winter is a great resource for Wills, Trusts, Probate, and POA! Contact him with any questions at kwinter@allisonmackenzie.com.

See news clip here.