Nowhere does the Constitution charge the Democratic Party with instilling their liberal principles into our government. Nor, does the Constitution bind the Republican Party with implanting their conservative principles upon us. It's not the other party; it's both parties.
Sen. Harry Reid has become a expert in editing. He continues to beat Sharron Angle over the head with his edited political ads. Reid has nothing to offer in his behalf so he resorts to untruths. Now he has a new political ad portraying himself as a god-send for veterans. Please get on your computer and search U.S. House Bill HR 23. In 2006 I requested and received my discharge. My Honorable Discharge now hangs on my den wall.
I was touched by an event that happened on an airline flight this past weekend. I felt compelled to write about it.
Here I go again writing a letter to the editor. I keep thinking it will be the last one, but oh well. I have lived in several areas in California and Nevada. Every one that has had an expansion of the airport of any kind has had a corresponding decline in property values. I know of a couple that have already moved out of the area because they thought there were too many airplanes flying overhead.
Since retiring here six years ago, I've found the people of Carson Valley to be warm, friendly, and accommodating (gee, they even stop for you when you're crossing 395 on foot). So why do so many of them turn into maniacal speed demons on Highway 395 between here and Carson City?
Waldo, Waldo, Waldo, what are we going to do with you? You really must learn to look at the people who gave you a chance to represent us, as your equals. Whatever or whoever gave you the idea that we are not as intelligent or as learned as you, fooled you, ha ha, joke's on you.
Today marks exactly one month until the general election, but thanks to early voting there's a lot less time for electioneering than that.
A men's wood bat tournament, and coed/women's tournament, and home run derby to benefit the Boys & Girls Club begins 9 a.m. Oct. 9 in Lampe Park in Gardnerville.
Konnor Compton carries his scarecrow at Minden Park at the 2009 East Fork Gallery scarecrow-making event. Konnor and his sister Mackenzie each took a scarecrow home from the event. East Fork Gallery Artists' 26th annual Scarecrow Festival is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Minden Park. Cost of $10 includes all materials to make a life-sized scarecrow. Face painting, preassembled scarecrows for sale. Information at the gallery, 1503 Highway 395, Gardnerville, 782-7629.
Douglas Animal Welfare Group members Tina Dillion, Kathy Robbins, Laura Winking, Diana Furness, Terry Murphy, and Sue Ruhl with shelter dogs Lady Lucky and Grover show off T-shirts and dog bandanas for the Mutt Poker Walk fundraiser outside the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center on Saturday. Check-in is 8-10 a.m., first walk at 9 a.m. Entertainment by Sierra Storm, barbecue lunch available for purchase by the Lions Club from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., vendor booths, microchip clinic, and fun dog contests. Low-cost vaccination clinic is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information, dawgrescue.com or 267-7325.
The sixth annual Carson Valley Harvest Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395, a mile south of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville.
The 15th annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch is 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday at Lampe Park Pavilion in Gardnerville. The free event is sponsored by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's 4-H program, Douglas County Parks & Recreation, and Joe Benigno's Tree Service. There are nominal fees for food, pumpkins and some activities.
There's a change in the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture series for October. Our previously scheduled speaker canceled and our dear friend, Stan Paher, has agreed to join us and give us another of his talks about the history of Nevada on Oct. 14.
The Douglas County Education Foundation's second annual Run Ed Run 5K, 10K and Kids' Fun Run is Oct. 10. The organization hopes to raise $10,000 to kick off the 10k run on 10/10/10.
The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@record courier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
The Carson Valley Chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of The World hosts a benefit concert for the Family Support Council of Douglas County featuring music by Vanessa Littrell and Living Picture Show, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, at the CVIC Hall in downtown Minden.
There was just no possible way that Jeff Nady could see himself wearing a red UNLV Rebels uniform.
Chris Ault is the heart and soul of the Nevada Wolf Pack-UNLV Rebels football rivalry.
The Battle for the Fremont Cannon, at first glance, doesn't look like much of a fight.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Does a rivalry have to be competitive to be considered a true rivalry? Let's hope not. The Nevada Wolf Pack-UNLV Rebels football rivalry has rarely been competitive.
The Douglas Pop Warner Junior Pee Wee Tigers advanced to a 2-0 record with a 39-12 victory over the Sparks Steelers last week.
Coming off the prestigious Stanford Invitational last week, the Douglas cross country team has set itself up for a strong run through the end of the season.
The Douglas boys' soccer team fell to Hug 1-0 Wednesday in Minden on a late goal by the Hawks.
It's becoming nearly old hat for the Douglas High girls' golf team.
The Douglas boys' tennis team continued its breakout season Tuesday, beating Carson 14-4 to improve to 7-2 overall and 6-1 in league play.
The Sierra Lutheran volleyball team ran its season record to 11-0 overall (10-0 in conference play) with a pair of impressive wins over Mineral County Tuesday afternoon in a doubleheader.
After rolling through the first two games against Galena Tuesday night, the Douglas volleyball team found itself down 20-15 in the third.
Notice is hereby given to the Gardnerville baseball club that I have taken possession of the lumber, etc., at the ball grounds to secure me for cash advanced. Wm. Starke
Gardnerville resident Janie Johnson's book, "Don't Take My Lemonade Stand - An American Philosophy," was written in response to her 10-year-old son's question, "How do I know who to vote for?"
The Carson Valley Arts Council opens their 2010-11 concert series with Canadian folk band Tiller's Folly, Thursday, at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Authors meet readers, sell their books and sign autographs at A Gathering of Local Authors, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden.
More than 1,000 gently used purses have been collected, cleaned and priced for Baggin' Memory Loss, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Nugget Casino in Carson City.
Tonight, 6 p.m. at Coleville High School, there will be an Eastern Sierra Unified School District meeting, which will discuss boundaries for the schools that students may attend while living in the district. It sounds like it will certainly be worthwhile information for parents in the valley to hear.
With my garden chores slowing down, I have been reflecting on some of the garden lessons I learned this season. Since I'm always experimenting, each year I pause to review what I have done and whether it worked or not.
There were 300 youth from Nevada who attended the 2010 4-H Expo held Aug. 23-29 in conjunction with the Nevada State Fair in Reno.
I've heard some opinions out there that the Northern 4A football schedule and playoff format is broken because a team with as few as two wins could make the postseason.
The Douglas Tiger junior varsity football team stopped the McQueen running back for no gain on the first play from scrimmage in last Friday's game.
James-Michael Johnson doesn't look at the Western Athletic Conference's Defensive Player of the Week award as an individual honor.
The last Northern Nevada Junior Satellite Tournament of 2010 was hosted recently by the Reno Tennis Center.
The Douglas High cross country team enjoyed a solid home meet at Kingsbury Middle School last week as both the boys and girls teams picked up wins over Wooster.
The Carson Valley Middle School seventh-grade girls' basketball team has opened its season 5-0.
The Sierra Lutheran High School volleyball team improved to 9-0 (8-0 in league) on the year with a 25-16, 25-11, 26-24 win over the Sage Ridge Scorpions last week.
1-3 overall, 1-2 Northern 4A, 1-1 home, 0-2 away, 0-0 neutral, 1-3 vs. Northern Nevada teams
15-1 overall, 6-0 Northern 4A, 3-0 vs. Sierra League, 3-0 vs. High Desert League, 4-1 home, 3-0 away, 8-0 neutral, 8-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams, 36-6 games played.
10-2-0 overall, 5-2-0 Sierra League (Combined games with high Desert), 2-2-0 vs. Sierra League opponents, 3-0-0 vs. High Desert League opponents, 3-1-0 home, 2-1-0 away, 5-0-0 neutral, 9-2-0 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
1-7-3 overall, 1-5-1 Sierra League (combined games with High Desert), 1-2-1 vs. Sierra League, 0-3 vs. High Desert. 0-3-2 home, 1-3-0 away, 0-1-1 neutral, 1-5-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
6-2 overall, 5-1 Sierra League, 3-1 home, 3-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 6-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Grading the Nevada Wolf Pack football team after a 27-13 victory Saturday night over the Brigham Young Cougars . . .
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team is ranked in both national Top 25 polls for the first time in school history.
The Douglas girls' soccer team suffered its second setback in as many weeks Saturday afternoon, losing 3-1 to Galena in Minden.
The Nevada Wolf Pack is getting downright defensive about preserving its perfect season.
A week ago, the Douglas boys' soccer team was desperately trying to break through with its first win of the year.
Every time the Douglas football team would start to grab hold of the momentum Friday night at McQueen, it would literally slip right out of their grasp.
Victoria Grathwohl, Mike Trute and Brittney Kinsey in the Carson Valley Community Theatre's production of 'Perfect Wedding.' The final performance of the play is 2 p.m. today at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Berean Bible Church and Gentle Shepherd Bible Fellowship merged on Sept. 12 to become Berean Bible Church at 1516 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
In 1971 James Taylor sang that classic song, "You've Got a Friend."
It seems the Nevada Wolf Pack's 52-31 victory over the California Golden Bears last Friday night has done more than just give the school its first 3-0 start to a season since 1991.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Attention, Nevada Wolf Pack football fans, this Saturday you will be traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind.
The Douglas volleyball team moved into sole possession of first place in the Sierra League Thursday night, hanging on for a close win in five games at Manogue.
Americorps hosts a free workshop to train English as a second language tutors, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation offers activities and classes for children to seniors. Registration is required for all classes. Information at 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or 782-9828.
Fall has officially begun and the Douglas County Historical Society and your local museums have a full slate of events for you. Add these to your list of great things to do while enjoying our gorgeous fall weather.
Mike Brown and Maria Raker at last year's Oktoberfest. Carson Valley Sertoma's 20th annual Oktoberfest is noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Park. German dance music by the Gruber Family Band, German food and beers, crafters. Free admission.
We live in a wonderful neighborhood - no excess traffic because the roads don't offer a shortcut through the neighborhood. This means that the majority of the traffic in our neighborhood is us - the residents or our visitors. When you take a walk through the neighborhood or ride your bicycle or horse, you realize how fast the people are driving. It is pretty darn scary, too.
Ann Cameron and Mechele Johnson create scarecrows for the East Fork Gallery Artists' 26th annual Scarecrow Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2, in Minden Park.
The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@record courier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
A fundraiser for Douglas High School student Dillon McKenzie is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Standard Diesel and Repair, 1425 B Industrial Way, Gardnerville. Standard Diesel will donate all labor from diesel and gas vehicle oil changes to the McKenzie family. Hot dogs and sodas served. Make reservations at 782-9499.
EDITOR: Way to go Sen. Reid. Attaching the DREAM Act to the Defense Authorization Bill - what a stroke of genius. What a great way to assure the American people, and the voters of Nevada, that you are part of the most ethical and transparent Congress in history.
Consider how unfunded mandates and laws affect your situation before voting.
Dearly beloved, we will gather together to laugh at the misfortunes of others in the Carson Valley Community Theatre's production of "Perfect Wedding," continuing tonight at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Don't give up if you are suicidal. If you get a "jerk" on a suicide hotline, please please please call back and speak with someone else.
The Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Roundup educational non-profit would like to thank everyone who participated in the Green Living Festival on Sept. 11 and made it such a fun and rewarding event. The weather was perfect and we had a great time learning, sharing, and networking over ways to improve our comfort, food quality, and self-sufficiency while being kinder to the planet.
It is time to say thanks to our wonderful community, businesses and parents from Douglas High School Volleyball. We had a successful MudFest Tournament, car wash, bake sale and raffle. Without the hundreds of hours put in by the girls and their parents, the local businesses who donate prizes and labor, and the parents, friends and neighbors we would not succeed.
EDITOR: The Douglas County Economic Vitality Plan was introduced to the public on Sept. 13. Twelve priority projects were presented, all of which had merits, but the two largest economic sources for Douglas County were not addressed.
Douglas County's English curriculum might benefit from a couple of additions, like "The Caine Mutiny" or "Mutiny on the Bounty."
Offering an iron triathlon is a recreational activity that the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority has envisioned to promote the area well into the future.
One kind of gets the feeling the Douglas football team has just been looking for that one bounce allowing them to finally break through against perennial powerhouse McQueen these last few years.
The Douglas boys' soccer team breathed new life into its season with a 2-0 win over Manogue Wednesday afternoon in Reno.
Douglas High senior Bethany Wurster won her fourth tournament of the season in as many tries Monday afternoon, shooting a 4-under 68 at Genoa Lakes as the Tigers took fourth as a team, clinching a spot at the regional tournament.
4-2 overall, 3-1 Sierra League, 2-1 home, 2-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 4-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
In striving to become a more competitive program, the Douglas High girls' tennis team has revamped its training schedule over the past two years and reaped huge benefits, winning a league title last year and finding itself in the thick of the playoff race this year.
Not all of the news from Friday night's 52-31 victory over the California Golden Bears was good for the Nevada Wolf Pack.
Chris Ault wanted to give his offensive line an identity.
4-2 overall, 3-1 Sierra League, 2-1 home, 2-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 4-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams
After battling an upstart McQueen squad before coming back from four points down to win the first game, the Douglas volleyball team raced ahead to a three-game win in Minden Tuesday night, 26-24, 25-14, 25-20.
14-1 overall, 5-0 Northern 4A, 2-0 vs. Sierra League, 3-0 vs. High Desert League, 4-1 home, 2-0 away, 8-0 neutral, 7-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams, 33-4 games played.
1-2 overall, 1-1 Northern 4A, 1-1 home, 0-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 1-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams
The Record-Courier did a good job covering the airport debate and has been very good at including letters from both sides of the table.
Having voted against every Senate bill to support the Wwar in Iraq, and declaring that Bush's surge would fail, Obama has proudly stated tonight that he kept his campaign promise to bring our combat troops home with honor ... their mission having been accomplished (i.e. an Iraq free to determine its future).
We have been residents of Douglas County for more than 16 years. Sadly it is time to get out of this area, since I am now unemployed due to a large employer in Minden's change of ownership and subsequent termination of many good people.
In order to run for political and public office, a candidate has to give up everything else in life. JoEtta Brown knows this all too well. JoEtta has never stopped believing that she is the right person for the job.
I am writing to share a wonderful time about 100 people had on Sept. 17 watching "Perfect Wedding" at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Please refer to your article entitled, "Genoa provides $1,500, museum," Sept. 10, 2010, page 2.
I had to respond to Mr. Van Dien's letter to the editor Sept. 15. His allegations that the "users are too stingy to maintain their own airport without federal money" is grossly incorrect.
We have a choice to make. Do you want to vote "yes" for the proposed use ordinance that seemingly does away with the squabble about the maximum takeoff gross weight at our airport: Or, do you want to vote "no" and continue with more of the same non-enforcement of the citizens' initiative passed back in 1984 necessitated to forestall the onslaught of 140,000-pound airplanes? But a "no" vote would give us a chance to get a more reasonable ordinance in the next election.
It's hard to believe that Mexican drug cartels have invaded our neck of the woods to grow marijuana, but that's what authorities believe is happening.
Ten or 15 years ago hundreds of wild horses roamed over the hills in the Pine Nut range. Vaqueros, who rode in that section some 15 or 20 years ago, have great tales to tell of the cunningness and beauty of some of the stallions. Wild stallions fought and killed each other and only the mightiest survived. Today one may ride for miles and miles through the former haunts of the Pine Nut mustang without seeing a single horse and in fact the animals are about extinct.
In the fall of 2008, Western Nevada College sociology professor Don Carlson was taken aback after seeing the New York Times' Roster of the Dead.
I love this time of year when I have to pull a blanket on in the early morning hours and when I wake up I turn the hot water on to make tea.
The Concord brass band plays a benefit concert for the Salvation Army Corps of Carson City, 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. Williams St., Carson City.
The 90th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Faire featuring 300 exhibitors, 30 food vendors, and 3,000 pounds of Genoa's homemade candy is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The eighth annual Markleeville Artists Autumn Open Studio Tour is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 2 and 3.
Americorps hosts a free workshop to train English as a second language tutors, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden.
Rina Sullivan and Jaimie Rodriguez of Gardnerville are engaged to be married Oct. 9, 2010, at the Genoa Lakes Resort.
Carson Valley Sertoma Club's 20th annual Oktoberfest begins noon Sunday in Heritage Park in Gardnerville. Free admission, dance music by the Gruber Family band, German food, Oktoberfest beers and crafters. Information, 265-2507. Crafter information, 267-5964.
Chris Balcom-Miller (Douglas '06), P, Greenville Drive (Red Sox Single-A): Season ended Saturday after the Drive lost in the league championship series. Balcom-Miller went 7-7 on the year with a 3.30 ERA. He struck out 120 in 114.2 innings pitched and walked only 19 batters.
The Coleville Wolves moved to 4-0 in league play Friday night with a 44-26 comeback victory over the hosting Carlin Railroaders.
The Douglas boys' soccer team has hit crisis mode.
The Douglas girls' soccer team rebounded from a close loss to Carson earlier in the week with a 6-1 win over McQueen Saturday afternoon in Minden.
Opportunity came knocking on the Nevada Wolf Pack's door Friday night. And this time the Pack wasn't asleep on the couch.
If there are any three things Douglas High School football is built on, it's running the football, hard-nosed defense and solid special teams play.
One of the many blessings of life in Carson Valley is the manner in which we treat and value one another. Paul's letter to the Romans has influenced the Christian Church to be more than simply a place to gather for worship. True worship occurs when people are valued and justice is served.
My favorite author on edible landscaping, Rosalind Creasy, says in her book, "If Johnny Appleseed were to visit present-day suburbia, he would weep. Rather than fruit-laden trees, he would find ornamental cherries, non-fruiting crabapples and ornamental pears."
The Douglas boys' tennis team rattled off its second impressive win in a row Thursday afternoon, beating South Tahoe 13-5 at the Vikings' new courts.
Rarely in the 104-year history of University of Nevada football has so much opportunity come wrapped in a nice, neat package and placed on the Wolf Pack's doorstep for the taking.
It was a loss, but through the final three quarters of last week's 31-30 Manogue game, the Douglas football team began to show signs of its potential.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . This is the victory Nevada Wolf Pack football fans have been waiting for. A victory over Cal Friday night at Mackay Stadium would energize all of northern Nevada
Carson High volleyball coach Justin Malley stood near center court, a wry smile on his face. It was almost as if he expected his team to lose.
In recent days and weeks there have been some who seem to be excessively indulgent of the freedom of religion.
EDITOR: I have recently moved into the town of Gardnerville. Being a senior, I knew the task of relocating would be a difficult one.
EDITOR: I would like to weigh in on the value of the Minden airport. I am a pilot, own an airplane, rent a hangar here. I fly my plane both for business and pleasure.
Living in Walker is a great experience. My husband and I are city transplants. After culture shock wears off and you learn to enjoy life and nature, Walker is great.
The Douglas County community has done it again. This year's Relay for Life at Lampe Park on July 24 and 25 brought in close to $100,000 that is going to fund cancer research and provide patient support. This is truly incredible, in light of the economy, but not surprising, given the passion, camaraderie, strength, and commitment of the people of Douglas County. As this year's event chair I'd like to send out a huge thanks to all the amazing volunteers, participants, and sponsors that made this year's event such a success.
We wish that the county's economic vitality plan was the equivalent of a pair of defibrillator paddles, where someone would shout "Clear," and suddenly its heart would start beating again.
Gardnerville 3-year-old Gwendalyn Scossa is a centennial rancher times two.
We are definitely into fall, no matter what the calendar says. Leaves are turning on trees all over the valley. Time to start thinking about pulling out the sweaters and jackets and leaving the tank tops in the back of the closet until next year.
Area artists in a variety of media present their work at the Tahoe Art Expo, noon to 9 p.m. Oct. 1 and 2, at the Horizon Casino in Stateline. Meet the artists at receptions, 4-8 p.m. each day. Drawing at 8 p.m. Oct. 2 to win original artworks. Raffle tickets, $4 each or 3 for $10. Information, talart.org, (530) 544-2313.
The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@record courier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
Douglas Animal Welfare Group members Tina Dillion, Kathy Robbins, Laura Winking, Diana Furness, Terry Murphy, and Sue Ruhl with shelter dogs Lady Lucky and Grover show off their T-shirts and dog bandanas for the Mutt Poker Walk fundraiser, Oct. 2 outside the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. Check-in is 8-10 a.m., first walk at 9 a.m. First 100 registrants to pre-register by Sept. 27 at dawgrescue.com receive free T-shirts and dog bandanas. Information, 267-7325.
The Genoa Candy Dance dinner dance is 4-10 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Genoa Town Park, with entertainment by David John and the Comstock Cowboys and Wylie and the Wild West.
Sept. 8 marked the day that Blind Dog Coffee cafe opened its flagship store in the Gardnerville Ranchos at the corner of Kimmerling Road and Tillman Lane.
A pair of poker runs this weekend benefit two good causes.
Dearly beloved, we will gather together to laugh at the misfortunes of others in the Carson Valley Community Theatre's production of "Perfect Wedding," opening tonight at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
A close-up photo of the legs of a bicyclist won first place for Dave Stewart in the monthly Carson Valley Photo Club competition. The winning photo, "Bike Racer," was shot during the Big Kahuna Triathlon in Santa Cruz, Calif. The race featured swimming, running and a 56-mile bike course.
The Douglas volleyball team overwhelmed Northern 3A power Truckee on Wednesday, beating the Wolverines 25-18, 25-7, 25-15.
The Douglas High girls' golf team continued to see improvement in its third league tournament of the season, taking fourth for the third consecutive week at Wolf Run in Reno.
The way Chris Ault looks at it, a defensive unit is a living, breathing, walking, talking, powerful two-ounce bottle of 5-hour Energy for his entire Nevada Wolf Pack football team.
Entering the third week of the season, the Douglas boys' tennis team is finally up to full strength.
Arran Rumbaugh walked around the Carson High bench, tears streaming down her face. They weren't tears of despair, but tears of happiness.
Western Athletic Conference commissioner Karl Benson announced Tuesday that the conference has filed a lawsuit against the University of Nevada, Fresno State University and the Mountain West Conference.
Editor's note: I'd originally written this under the belief that Manogue's Radio broadcast team (920 AM) was responsible for the media timeouts. Chris Healy, the voice of Miner football, gave me a call to let me know it wasn't them. Apparently, Gustin Sports, which simulcasts the game of the week online, on the radio and later on TV, was responsible for the timeouts. My mistake! The following includes Manogue references corrected to Gustin Sports.
The Douglas volleyball team got an outstanding effort from its servers Tuesday night, recording 17 aces in a 25-11, 25-9, 25-18 win over Wooster.
We were concerned enough that attorneys would have an advantage over the other applicants for East Fork Justice of the Peace before the county revealed its tentative application for the job.
I share the view, to some extent, of Gary Griffith that we should "fire the Congress." Well, we, the voters, put them there which says much about the selection process that all too often results from what the media tells us what to do.
You ask, "What's wrong with the Ranchos?" Simple. It's never been a priority for county officials. They leave it to the Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District to manage and let it go at that. The district does a good job within its limits, but it is far from a complete local government, with much left to the county.
It started out as a joke. Rachel and Rebecca (not their real names) took racy pictures of each other using Rachel's cell phone, and emailed them to Rebecca's boyfriend. What happened next was anything but funny.
Thank you for your editorial regarding the proposed ordinance. I attended the town hall debate and was struck by the fact that both sides want to preserve the small rural nature of Minden-Tahoe Airport, keeping it a community airport that supports firefighting, emergency services, flight training and world class soaring. I don't hear anyone calling for large growth, nor do I see any economic demand for such growth. On the other hand I don't hear anyone calling for our airport to be closed. So where is the dispute?
On Sept. 8, a debate at Minden's CVIC Hall informed voters whether they should approve a new Douglas County airport ordinance on the November ballot. I say vote no. It needs to be rewritten and returned to the ballot in 2012.
I could not disagree more with the letter written by L. O'Neill. These men have issues that need to be addressed. As a small community we have every right to know who our children are exposed to.
The Jesse's Journey Poker Run fundraiser begins 10 a.m. Saturday at the Genoa Bar, and continues to the Wild Horse Bar in Minden, The French Bar and Full Belly Deli in Gardnerville.
John and Nelle O'Neill celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Sept. 11, 2010, with a family barbecue at their East Valley home. They were married in 1955 in Mattawan, N. J., and are the parents of two children and grandparents of four.
Leslie Thompson and Cain Brodie of Las Vegas are engaged to be married Nov. 6, 2010, in Las Vegas.
I've learned of two good opportunities to meet all the candidates for Mono County office, so I hope you'll take advantage of one of them.
According to a statement showing the gold and silver production of the United States for 1914 just issued by Director of the Mint Wooley, Nevada ranks fourth in production of gold, California, Colorado and Alaska leading in that order. This state was first as a producer of silver, $8,780,000 being the amount of white metal taken from Nevada. The total silver production in the United States in 1914 was $40,067,700.
Drive any kind of vehicle in the fourth annual Austin's House Poker Run on Sunday. Registration is 9-10 a.m. at Century 21 Clark Properties, 1674 Highway 395, Minden.
Barbara Dudziak of Carson City and Harold Obland of Kingsbury Grade cut a rug at the free Old West Trio concert in Genoa Community Park on Sept. 12.
Anthony Martinez doesn't know what the fuss is all about.
3-1 overall, 2-0 Sierra League, 2-0 home, 1-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 3-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
2-2 overall, 1-1 Sierra League, 1-1 home, 1-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 2-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
8-0-0 overall, 3-0-0 Sierra League (Combined games with high Desert), 1-0-0 vs. Sierra League opponents, 2-0-0 vs. High Desert League opponents, 2-0-0 home, 1-0-0 away, 5-0-0 neutral, 7-0-0 vs. Northern Nevada teams
0-5-2 overall, 0-3-0 Sierra League (combined games with High Desert), 0-1-0 vs. Sierra League, 0-2-1 home, 0-2-0 away, 0-1-1 neutral, 0-3-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
10-1 overall, 2-0 Northern 4A, 0-0 vs. Sierra League, 2-0 vs. High Desert League, 1-1 home, 1-0 away, 8-0 neutral, 3-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams, 21-4 games played.
0-2 overall, 0-1 Northern 4A, 0-1 home, 0-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 0-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
The Douglas High girls' soccer team broke the school and state records for consecutive shutouts Saturday, extending their streak to seven with a 12-0 win over Wooster in Minden.
The Douglas football team will enter Saturday's showdown at Bishop Manogue hoping to solve some of the issues that cropped up during last week's season-opener against Reed.
Each month, The Record-Courier profiles a volunteer in cooperation with Active Volunteers in Douglas, an organization formed to address recruitment, retention, placement, and recognition of volunteers.
Safely dispose of computers, printers, monitors, cell phones, toner and ink cartridges, copiers, stereos, fax machines, and software at the Soroptimist International of Carson Valley and ComputerCorps fourth annual eCycle Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, in the Nevada State Bank parking lot, 1656 Highway 395, Minden.
The Douglas volleyball capped a marathon week with its second league win after playing three matches in as many days.
The Douglas High girls' tennis team made short work of the Galena Grizzlies Thursday afternoon to gain valuable traction in the race to the Sierra League title.
The Colorado State Rams are not going to sneak up on the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday night.
Expect the Nevada Wolf Pack football team to beat Colorado State on Saturday night to improve to 2-0 on the season for the first time since 1995. Yes, it's been 15 years since the Wolf Pack was 2-0. Bill Clinton was in the White House, the Wolf Pack was in the Big West Conference, Mackay Stadium had real grass and Colin Kaepernick was just 7-years-old.
Chris Ault made good on his promise last Thursday night.
The student art show and reception held on Aug. 27 at Western Nevada College, Minden, was a wonderful way to start the school year. Instructors Mark Tompkins, Darlene Tyrell, Janice Shedd, Marilyn Elligott, Doug Dill and their students exhibited quality art work from classes taken last year. Dean John Kinkella, Delia Bottoms, and Penny Nicely of the Western Nevada College staff provided inspiration to assemble the reception and show. It was especially rewarding to have such community support with nearly one hundred admirers attending and enjoying this first time event. Sorry if you missed it. We hope this can become a yearly event.
I had heard of the class and wanted to participate for several years. I was always working a job and the times conflicted. This year I was able to participate. Condensed from a 13-week class to a one-week class, it surpassed my expectations. I took it out of curiosity as to the internal workings of the sheriff's office. I had an uncle who was a police officer and my father was a fireman. Those departments have always fascinated me. Then, too, I wondered how my tax dollars were being spent. I expected to learn something about the safety services to our community.
EDITOR: I stopped last on Aug. 30, at an automated teller machine in Stateline to transfer some money and then do a cash withdrawal. I was on my cell with my elderly mother getting some prescription information from her while driving off towards home.
If I owned and operated a small business at the Minden-Tahoe Airport and comply with all current codes and standards you are now proposing new minimum standards to which I would have to comply. I might have been in business there at the same location for 17 years with a following of loyal repeat customers.
A day when John Garvin and I agree happens rarely. Today, we do. While we each support the pending airport ordinance for different reasons, we both support its passage.
EDITOR: Who pays for the maintenance on that lonely stretch of Nevada interstate? About 90 percent of the money comes from federal funds, mostly taxes on gasoline we pay at the pump that are returned to our state.
Sign up for the Laughlin Getaway hosted by Young at Heart, Oct. 26-29. Cost is $230 per person for three nights at Riverside Resort Casino on the Colorado River. Information,
The Old West Trio returns to close the season on the Genoa summer concert series with a free performance, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, in Genoa Community Park.
The sixth annual Ferret Frolic open house is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at 977 Pleasantview Court, Gardnerville.
The 2010 Green Living Festival is 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Lampe Park in Gardnerville.
More than 100 art and crafts booths will line Esmeralda Avenue during the Town of Minden's 26th annual Carson Valley Fall Street Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The rib cook-off last weekend in Sparks was a lot of fun - great smells, good food and lots of vendors with a variety of items to choose from. We meet our friends Ginger and Tom for the event and spend the day catching up what's going on in each of our lives.
Every year in Carson City, as well as in other communities, different agencies, groups and citizens come together to create defensible or survivable space and reduce the threat of wildfire by modifying fuels.
The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
Linda Reid smiles as she watches Richard Sheldrew present Douglas County Historical Society president Grace Bower with a check for $3,345 from the Douglas-Alpine Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Walk your dog or just yourself at the Douglas Animal Welfare Group's Mutt Poker Walk fundraiser Oct. 2.
TOAD presents A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters," today through Sunday, at the Carson Valley Arts Council ArtBar in Minden.
The free weekly story time program returns to the castle Tuesday at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden. Join Miss Maria for felt-board stories and music at toddler story time for children 18 months to 3 years, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
New and returning Douglas County 4-H members, parents and leaders are invited to find out what 4-H has to offer during orientation night, 6:30 p.m. Monday, at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
The Douglas girls' soccer team improved to 7-0 on the year while rattling off its sixth-straight shutout in a 4-0 win over North Valleys Tuesday night.
The Yerington volleyball team's stellar receiving game was enough to counter Douglas' potent attack as the Lions picked up a four-game win in a matchup between two of the top squads in Northern Nevada.
The Douglas boys' tennis team was able to push defending regional champ Reno late in match but the Huskies were able to pull out an 11-7 win in Minden Tuesday afternoon.
Douglas High senior Bethany Wurster continued her strong start to the 2010 season, winning the Sierra League Tournament at Empire Ranch Tuesday with a score of 71.
What the Nevada Wolf Pack defense has here, I'm afraid, is a failure to communicate.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team clearly does not have safeties in numbers.
The Douglas High volleyball team overcame a rash of errors, including 16 service errors, to hold off a feisty Reed squad 25-18, 20-25, 25-20, 29-27 during the Tigers' home-opener Tuesday night.
With the recent flurry of activity over the airport ordinance, it may be just about time to start the campaign season for the Nov. 2 general election.
EDITOR: This administration believes most taxpayers are stupid. The evidence is in the new ICE program where they are only going to focus on illegals with criminal records.
EDITOR: I recently toured the Douglas County Animal Shelter as part of a homework project assigned by the Leadership of Douglas County course.
We would like to thank the community for their continued support of the Esmeralda Avenue farmers market in downtown Minden.
Record-Courier readers have now been informed by Jim Herd and Terry Burnes that both have dropped out of the con side of the debate on the proposed airport ordinance that will appear on the November ballot. This debate will take place tonight at the CVIC hall and will offer voters an opportunity to learn about the ballot issue. For those interested, the debate starts at 6 p.m.
If you have problem just let the taxpayers provide a solution. It matters not that the problem is the result of your own actions the Givermint (pun intended) is here to help. If you believe that read no further.
EDITOR: The source of the $181,742 cash subsidy for Job's Peak Ranch water users is the 210 Fund, which is a slush fund that ceased to be funded in 1996.
EDITOR: On Thursday I attended the county commissioners meeting regarding the increase in water rates for five districts in Douglas County.
At a special election held in Mono county last Friday, that county was voted dry by a majority of about 50. Some sections of Mono county have been dry for several years but the drys have clapped the lid on good and tight and those with a thirst for booze had better not go to Mono county. It was believed that the wets would win the election but the trend of events knocked their expectations into a cocked hat when two drunken Mexicans killed Sheriff Dolan at Mono Lake some weeks ago.
TOAD presents A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters," 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Carson Valley Arts Council ArtBar in Minden.
Dust off your boots because this Saturday is the 28th annual Spaghetti Feed at the Fish Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
People often tell me they don't use pesticides. Then, in the next breath, they talk about using fertilizers combined with weed killers. A weed is a pest.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services offers the STEP Together series of free lunchtime seminars to empower parents beginning noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville.
Bring a picnic, friends and family, and say farewell to summer while listening to Western heritage music by the Old West Trio at the last concert of the season, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, in Genoa Community Park.
The Genoa Candy Dance dinner dance is 4-10 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Genoa Town Park, with entertainment by David John and the Comstock Cowboys and Wylie and the Wild West.
Sally Rubio helps Judy Frank with a necklace at a booth at a previous street fair. This year's Minden Street Fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Esmeralda Avenue. Farmers market, pumpkin patch, art and crafts, food, beer and live music. Information, Roxanne, 782-2444, or Kregg, 292-9214.
Those who have a passion for the arts or who want to be involved in the community are invited to attend volunteer training, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 15, at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
The Coleville football team moved to 2-0 in league play with a 60-6 victory over the hosting Wells Leopards Friday.
The Douglas High Cross Country team opened its season Friday with its traditional Lampe Park Class Races.
Considering the last three times the Reed Raiders have made the trip to Minden, they wreaked offensive havoc on the Douglas football team to the tune of 589, 375 and 467 yards respectively, Friday night was a stellar performance for the Tiger defense.
The Town of Minden's 26th annual Fall Street Fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11-12 on Esmeralda Avenue. Vendor space information, Roxanne, 782-2444, or Kregg, 292-9214.
Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."
The Douglas boys' soccer team had to settle for a 1-1 tie against North Tahoe Thursday afternoon, allowing a goal in the final five minutes after leading for the majority.
Chris Ault is going to be difficult to please this season.
The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
Borders sales benefit Austin's House Austin's House hosts Borders Benefit Days on Saturday and Sunday at area Borders stores and at www.borders.com.
The Ferrets with Soul(e) Rescue Shelter in Gardnerville invites everyone to its sixth annual open house and ferret frolic, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 11. Attendees can also enjoy an after-frolic party from 5-8 p.m.
The Tahoe-Douglas Elks Summerfest Carnival runs through 8 p.m. Labor Day in Lampe Park in Gardnerville.
We have a winner in our August photo contest. Nancy Clarke is a new contest entrant; this winning shot of cascading roses and our beautiful clouds is her first entry into our contests. Congratulations, Nancy. What a beautiful August representative.
To celebrate the end of summer, Merrill Gardens residents and 56 guests enjoyed a champagne brunch with prime rib, roast turkey, omelet station, eggs Benedict, peach mimosas, and classical guitar music by Jonathan Smart. Jerry Platt and Gene Zierdt share a toast. Carolyn and Herb Schwartz with son Mike and granddaughter Amanda at the brunch. Photos submitted by Chris Buchanan.
Former Douglas High standout Chris Balcom-Miller, who has been pitching for Colorado Rockies Single-A affiliate Ashville this season, was traded to the Boston Red Sox Wednesday afternoon for major league middle reliever Manny Delcarmen and cash considerations.
The Douglas boys' soccer team suffered a setback against cross-league rival Reed Wednesday night, losing 3-2 in Minden.
The Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center of Minden celebrates 12 years in the community with their Western barbecue and Sierra Star Search, 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Crystal Bay Club, North Lake Tahoe.
The 2010 Green Living Festival is 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. The annual event features exhibitors, workshops, food, and family activities in the Discovery Center.
Walk your dog or just yourself at the Douglas Animal Welfare Group's Mutt Poker Walk fundraiser Oct. 2.
Auditions for the TOAD production of "Mulan Jr." are 4-7 p.m. Sept. 15 or Sept. 17 at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, 701 Long Valley Road, Gardnerville Ranchos.
Donations of gently used purses of any brand, age, color and style are wanted for the Baggin' Memory Loss Boutique Sale to benefit the Alzheimer's Association, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Nugget Casino in Carson City.
Vai Taua's eyes lit up and he smiled from ear to ear.
Ten things to look for Thursday night when the Nevada Wolf Pack football team opens its season against the Eastern Washington Eagles . . .
As far as Colin Kaepernick is concerned, there simply is no next year.
Despite some early struggles, Douglas High senior Bethany Wurster recovered to claim individual medalist honors in the first Sierra League girls' golf tournament of the year Tuesday at Thunder Canyon in Washoe Valley.
The Douglas girls' tennis team ran its home win streak to 10 matches Tuesday afternoon, defeating Reed 16-2 in Minden to open the 2010 season.
All I've got this week are power rankings -- expanded to include volleyball and soccer. I'll have more next week after a full week of the season is under my belt.
