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Evelyn Grandfield, who graduated as valedictorian earlier this month, and Jackson Witt, an incoming senior, earlier this year became the fourth ever team from Nevada Union High School to qualify for the Tournament of Champions,…
By Victoria Penate | Staff Writer Nevada Union High School junior Jackson Witt, left, and senior Evelyn Grandfield are the fourth-ever team from their school to qualify for the Tournament of Champions, a prestigious national debate tournament held in April. Submitted to The Union Nevada Union High School debate partners Evelyn Grandfield and Jackson Witt, a senior and junior respectively, are the fourth-ever team from their school to qualify to compete in the Tournament of Champions. Qualifying for this tournament requires securing two bids — each earned by completing multiple preliminary r...
By Lorraine Jewett | Special to The Union The County of Nevada launches a pilot program this month to cut in half the time it takes to fill vacant positions — from 120 to 60 days. The county hires about 200 people each year for full-time and temporary jobs. Senior Management Analyst Susan Kadera identified ways to streamline the process by consolidating steps and establishing reasonable deadlines for job postings and interviews. “Job seekers from our community look to us to offer jobs that are meaningful, pay fairly, and are close to home,” says Susan. Adds Human Resources Director Stev...