About 75 pooches were shampooed Saturday at Animal Medical Services by at least 25 volunteers who participated throughout the day.
Although the turnout was not quite as anticipated at Saturday's third annual Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club Truck Pull, it made up for it in power, according to organizers Ben Pridham and Ryan Albert.
After being dark for the summer, the Douglas County Genealogy Group will have their first meeting of the new year at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 7 in the Douglas County Public Library in Minden. The speaker will be Cindy Sutherland. She will speak on "Tombstone Tales, Symbolism and Stories of Nevada Cemeteries."
Owners of property adjoining the Carson River can prevent urban development in extremely hazardous flood zones by creating conservation easements on the land.
Labor Day weekend is upon us, the official end of summer, and one of the busiest and often bloodiest holiday weekends of the year.
Sally Springmeyer celebrated her 103rd birthday last week with the help of her family and friends.
Gardnerville resident, Bronwyn Mason, owner of Artisans International Gallery, traveled with her mother, Zita Kennedy, and two friends, Pam Mayhew of Minden, and Pat Thompson of Danville, Calif., on a journey of a lifetime to southern Africa.
Stephanie and Bret Hicks and six family members and friends teamed up to take part in Out of the Darkness Overnight, a 20-mile walk to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention, education and research programs and support survivors of suicide loss.
Northern Nevada Lifestyles with Terrie Q. Sayre travels to Genoa to learn about the Candy Dance, coming up Sept. 23 and 24.
Fifteen-year-old Melissa Marsh sang "Till There Was You" in the same lilting manner as Shirley Jones did in the 1962 movie "The Music Man." If not paying close attention, her performance could have been mistaken for lip-syncing to the song sung by Jones in the musical, starring Robert Preston opposite Jones, described as one of the "last great musicals," on imdb.com (Earth's Biggest Movie Database).
Shana Kleckner and Stephen Snyder were united in marriage July 1 in the public Rose Gardens of the bride's hometown, Allentown, Pa.
Aside from a season-opening loss to defending regional champion Galena, things couldn't have gone much better for the Douglas High girls' soccer team over the weekend.
Movies in the Park returns to Heritage Park for a final showing Friday, with the 2003 Disney movie "Finding Nemo." Heritage Park is located one block east of Highway 395 and Gilman Avenue in Gardnerville.
For some, it might seem a little odd to see the head coach of the Douglas boys' basketball program roaming the tennis courts at the high school.
The Coleville High School football team dropped its season-opener at Round Mountain, 36-14.
The Douglas boys' soccer squad sure made a statement early on.
Monday was the first day of school at Douglas High and the anticipated carnage at the roundabout never occurred.
With school starting next Wednesday and our best friends' son being a Coleville High senior this year, my mind drifted back to when we met him.
When the final lap was rounded at 8 a.m. Sunday morning at Lampe Park at the tail end of the Relay For Life fundraiser, the amount raised for the American Cancer Society was up $30,000 over last year.
This letter is being written to the citizens of Douglas County in response to recent opinion letters raising concerns about the proposed Job's View subdivision. It
Last year was supposed to be a rebuilding year.
Hundreds of thousands of people across the globe will join Silent Unity, an international and trans-denominational prayer ministry, and Unity churches around the world in a sacred partnership of prayer - the 13th annual Unity World Day of Prayer. This sacred event is held annually on the second Thursday - Sept. 14 this year.
When he was very young, Warren Ryan had a re-occurring dream.
For years, the Douglas High School football program has considered the second half to be its stomping ground.
For years, the Douglas High School football program has considered the second half to be its stomping ground.
Seattle jazz artist Michael Powers, a favorite from past Concerts in the Park, will take the stage for this year's final Concert at Minden Village on Friday, at 7 p.m. in front of 88 Cups. This is a free concert with donations to the artist encouraged. There are many food merchants at the village or you can bring your own picnic.
Every fisherman will tell you that they have a special trick that works for them. We got up early this morning and met Johnson Lane resident David Small just north of Broken Dam to do a little fishing
Gardnerville resident Mimi Jobe's lifetime of artistic work, described by Jobe as an "autobiographical display in artwork," is on display at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. Some of the pieces that have been purchased will be given to the new owners on Wednesday, but the smaller display showing the timeline of her work from age 12 on will remain through Dec. 1.
The Carson Valley Art Gallery Association will be hosting a rare opportunity for art lovers to enjoy the art of seven different galleries in one location during the Minden Street Fair, Saturday and Sunday.
The Minden/Douglas Elks annual flea market is scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m.
Douglas County Senior Services will host the ninth annual Northern Nevada Senior Games, Sept. 9-16 at various locations in Douglas County and Carson City.
Katharine Jefferts Schori, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada, soon to be the first female Bishop of the Episcopal Church of the United States, will make her annual visit to Coventry Cross Episcopal Church on Sept. 10.
The Douglas High School football team opens its 2006 campaign tonight at Reed High School in Sparks at 7 p.m.
This will be of major concern to all the residents who live on the 4.2 miles of unpaved roads in Topaz Ranch Estates; don't count on them being paved anytime soon.
Gardnerville's Kayla Ackermann wasted little time making a name for herself in Holland.
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Heading into his 22nd year at the helm of the Douglas football program, Mike Rippee is just two wins away from No. 100.
The Genoa Lakes Ladies Golf Club conducted its annual member/member tournament last week.
Only through the eyes of artists can so many perspectives be shown from just one image.
The final concert in the 2006 Summer Family Concert Series features the Jeff Jones Band in Minden Park, 6-8 p.m. today.
The gospel narratives are filled with wonderful stories of the life of Jesus. Within those stories are lessons we can learn as we live by faith. One great story is from the Gospel of John where Peter is reinstated after he denied the Lord.
Dogs across Carson Valley are "thrilled" it's time for the Dirty Dog Wash.
We understand why Nevada health officials are reticent to share any information about where people who have West Nile virus live.
Valley Christian Fellowship welcomes Richard Hill of CJF Ministries (formerly called The Christian Jew Foundation) who will be the guest speaker at their service, today at 9:30 a.m. Hill is the Southwest Ministry Representative with CJF. His topics will include "Israel Today" and "Ezekiel War."
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Nevada No.141, Gardnerville will hold its annual open house on Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. at St. Gall Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Road, Room 146, Gardnerville.
Divorce is difficult for everyone. The divorcing couple is obviously affected emotionally, mentally, socially and perhaps financially. The extended family is faced with changes to their family traditions and structure. Close friends are faced with loyalty issues. And then there's the children.
The Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge is hosting a luau 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the lodge 1276 Pit Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
The Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge is hosting a luau 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the lodge 1276 Pit Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
The Douglas County Senior Services "yoga for seniors" class will be expanding to two days a week, each Tuesday and Thursday, at its new time of 11-11:30 a.m. This program is sponsored by the Division for Aging Services, and will be conducted at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane in Gardnerville. This class is offered free of charge to anyone 60 years of age or older.
The East Fork Fire and Paramedic Districts are putting out the call for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer. There is a need throughout the entire Carson Valley - from Topaz Ranch to Indian Hills.
When I first came to Carson Valley, I wondered why that span across the Carson River on Centerville Lane was named the "Lutheran Bridge."
The Fish Springs Volunteer Fire Department will host its annual Spaghetti Dinner and Hoe-down Dance on Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to midnight at the Fish Springs firehouse.
The Douglas County Public Library's weekly storytime returns to the castle in the Minden branch on Tuesday. It will continue every Tuesday at 4 p.m. Children ages 3 and older are invited to attend. The program includes stories, poems and crafts. For more information, call the library at 782-9841.
In my hiking boots, stepping towards 19,340 feet, my goal is to reach an elevation of where small planes fly, and I quickly recognize that with each increasingly labored breath, I am not in a pressurized cabin with drinks and peanuts to be served once I reach my desired altitude.
St. Gall Catholic Church religious education classes for the 2006-2007 school year will begin the week of Sept. 18.
What is the most creative dish you have made while camping? Have you ever tried to make a homemade pizza on the barbecue?
The Nevada Arts Council and the Office of the Governor invite nominations for the 27th annual Governor's Arts Award to recognize those Nevadans who add to our quality of life today and ensure a strong cultural legacy for future generations.
A memorial service for Virginia Lee Broersma, 70, a 38-year Minden resident, will be at 2 p.m. today at the Hilltop Community Church.
Ruhenstroth resident Dave Rich is from Brooklyn originally, where he said he had to go to the zoo to see a horse. Now he owns one.
It really seems strange when I see a young adult who used to be a student at Gardnerville Elementary School and now is all grown up. Last week, my husband and I were walking along Esmeralda Street, checking out all the restored hot rods and visiting with people along the way, when a "blast from the past" hit me. I love it when kids come up to me and call me by my name. They remember me from sometime during those 20 years that I worked at GES.
An outdoor concert performance by Michael Powers from Seattle, plus an art reception, both at 88 Cups in Minden Village, should make for a fun evening of music and art today.
Look to the southeast on Saturday night and you may see a faint orange and brown haze on the horizon. The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club third annual Truck Pull is Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, and event organizers warn attendees to bring their ear plugs and be ready for trucks to roar.
On the weekend of July 22 and 23, the Douglas County 4-H Qualifier for the Nevada State Fair took place at Fuji Park. The Douglas County Funny Bunny, Wavy Cavy and Wicked Chicken Club started off very well on Friday with showmanship.
If a tree falls in the forest, and the forest is located in the jurisdiction of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, who gets to pay the fine?
Carson Valley is in a flurry with the upcoming Relay For Life event. But the real message of the event - honoring and remembering cancer survivors and patients - is a message that often hits close to home.
Lennie Hodges had been married to Shelli for seven and a half years, and the Gardnerville Ranchos couple had two young daughters as well as a teenage daughter, when his wife found a lump in her breast.
A Minden Elementary student, 12-year-old Logan Peterson, received the chance of a lifetime when his teacher, Mrs. Moyer, nominated him to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Logan, along with his parents, Greg and Nikki Peterson of Gardnerville, flew back to the nation's capital for the Aug. 6-11 conference.
After a brilliant two-year career with the Mesa College Thunderbirds in Arizona, former Douglas High standout Bryan Miller will be taking his act down south to Troy University.
A lot is happening in our area in the next few weeks. Relay For Life is coming up the weekend of Aug. 26-27 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville.
While this past year I have been interviewing each of our volunteer firefighters with the Ruhenstroth Volunteer Fire Department in an effort to introduce them to our neighbors and the rest of the community, I would be remiss if I didn't take the time to offer thanks to the wives, significant others and remaining family members that are the backbone of any volunteer organization. Without the support of family, the volunteers would not be able to be effective and the system would not run as smoothly as it does.
St. Gall Catholic Church in Gardnerville invites all who are interested in learning more about the catholic church to an information night, 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Pastoral Center.
From her arrival in Carson Valley 40 years ago, artist Mimi Jobe has established herself as an icon here in the Valley.
Frank C. Saunders, 85, an 18 year resident of Genoa, died Aug. 15, 2006. Mr. Saunders was born April 2, 1921, in Foster, Wash., to Bertrand and Irene Saunders.
St. Gall Catholic Church religious education classes for the 2006-2007 school year will begin the week of Sept. 18.
Thanks to our bike club, Alta Alpina, Nick Ruana and I recently got to go to a national level training camp for cyclists in Colorado Springs, Colo. It definitely improved our bike handling skills and motivated us to train harder.
The Carson Valley Men's Golf Club hosted a two-man better ball tournament at the Carson Valley Golf Course Sunday.
Returning their first state qualifiers in more than three years, boasting an experienced corps of veterans and welcoming a talented crop of newcomers, the Douglas High School cross country team has plenty of reasons for optimism this season.
The Costa family of Minden was captured riding their three-person bicycle on Aug. 7 by Bellingham, Wash., Herald photographer Philip A. Dwyer.
Negative campaigning doesn't work. And no one eats at McDonalds or shops at Wal-Mart.
A funeral mass is 10 a.m. today at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Carson City for Art Peltier, 61, who died Aug. 14, 2006.
The Carson Valley Inn's annual Oktoberfest & Beer Tasting is 7-10 p.m. Oct. 20 in the hotel/casino's Shannon Ballroom. The event features a variety of beer, an abundance of food and a live German band.
It is the last two weeks of fundraising for Relay For Life and The Record-Courier has an on-going raffle for a basket filled with goodies. Tickets are $1 each. Danny's Ironwood Grill coupon books ($100 value) are also for sale $15 for seniors and $20 for non-seniors. All of the proceeds will go to The American Cancer Society.
The Douglas County Republican Women 1950s dinner/dance will be held 5:30-10:30 p.m., Sept. 16, at the Elks Lodge, 1276 Pit Road, Gardnerville Ranchos, between Tillman & Kimmerling.
While the Douglas Junior Pee Wee football team made the trip to the Pop Warner Super Bowl in Orlando nearly eight full months ago, they are still receiving honors for their immensely succesful 2006 campaign.
Summer is definitely here and not just a little bit, but a whole bunch. We're half-way through this hot season now and finally we're heading downhill toward the cooler days of fall.
The Western Shindig held Aug. 6 raised over $6,000 for Family Support Council.
Carson Valley's breakthrough year on the Northern Nevada Junior Golf Association circuit ended on a high note last week as Greg Coleman claimed the title in the boys' 13-14 level 3 division at the Tournament of Champions in Dayton.
Douglas County has always taken the requirements under federal No Child Left Behind seriously.
"The Forgotten Genre" is the theme for this month's exhibit at The Davis Gallery of Fine Art, which will run from Saturday through Sept. 14. Works on display will include pencil, charcoal and pastel renderings of the human figure, by artists Greg Drinkwine, Cynthia Davis, Randall Sexton and Nancy MacDonald.
I received a call from Mary at the Mono County Health and Human Resources office the other day. She told me that someone in our area had found a dead bird, put it in a bag and brought it to her office to be checked for West Nile virus.
A memorial service for Virginia Lee Broersma, 70, a 38-year Minden resident, will be at 2 p.m. today at the Hilltop Community Church.
On Thursday, the Douglas County Senior Center is having a special barbecue luncheon with a Hawaiian luau theme. Depending upon the weather, it will be held at Lampe Park unless it is too hot, then it will be at the senior center. Entertainment, food, games and prizes are being planned. Seniors are encouraged to dress in Hawaiian attire to celebrate the occasion. Bingo will be held after lunch.
The water level at Topaz Lake is dropping rapidly. But here are two kids still jumping off the rope and into the water. Michael Peterson and Madison Meek were both camping here with their families from California. Madison was so brave; she climbed up the edge of the tree to get a higher jump out into the water.
School is about to start and it's time to think of those students in Douglas County elementary and middle schools who need assistance with supplies to complete their school work.
here are several ways to make an entrance into Yosemite Valley. A parachute would be the best choice but is frowned on. Other options, Highway 41 from Fresno passes through a long tunnel to a staggeringly beautiful view of El Capitan, Half Dome and Bridal Veil Falls.
Allison Matts and Jonas Martin, both of Reno, were married in an evening ceremony at Genoa Lakes Golf Course, June 17. Rev. Chris Fields performed the ceremony.
A small piece of living history gathered at the Minden-Tahoe Airport in July.
Busy weeks ahead for East Fork Fire & Paramedic Districts and our volunteer fire departments, stations 4 and 5, in the Topaz/Holbrook area of southern Douglas County.
Despite a rumor that sparked up earlier this week, the Carson Valley chapter of the American Youth Soccer Organization will not be cancelling its season this year.
The Fall sports season is rapidly approaching at Douglas High School.
Tractors, engines and all sorts of things that whir and pop, smoke and hop, will be flocking to Johnson Lane for the 11th annual Antique Tractor Show.
This year's Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club shopping spree was a huge success, and of course, one of the most rewarding hands-on events we do all year. Sierra Nevada No. 730 raised $3,700 with the assistance of the men's Carson Valley Active 20-30 No. 85 club, and both clubs were able to take 37 children shopping.
Once a month throughout the summer, the Douglas County Senior Center organizes a hike at one of the innumerable beautiful spots in and around the Carson Valley. In June, Ranchos residents Mario and Judy Giallongo participated in an excursion to Hot Springs Creek Falls (also known as Markleeville Falls), just outside of Grover's Hot Springs.
For Minden's Christine DuPuis, 14, the work she put in for more than six months to get the 10-day Youth Friendship Games in Holland only marked the beginning.
The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registration for the NFL Youth Flag Football League.
The Fall sports season is rapidly approaching at Douglas High School.
Another Genoa town manager tendered his resignation on Aug. 1, the third in two years to do so.
"Hot August Nights" are at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
While most high school juniors and seniors are busy socializing with friends this summer, two of Carson Valley's students are headed to new countries, at least new to them.
A celebration of life is 1 p.m. Thursday for former Gardnerville resident Bruce Allen Clark, 67, at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville
August, and we are on the backside of summer. The grass is still green with little patches of yellow appearing. Day long sunburn and nighttime mosquitoes encourages you to go indoors after sunset. Packs of coyote pups yelp and howl announcing their finding food during the night. Continual traveling and entertaining this summer exhausts us. And our cows are out of control.
Remember Bob Ross? It seemed like every time you saw someone painting on public television, it was Bob Ross. The bushy-haired painter with the soft voice that encouraged viewers to paint "happy little clouds" and "pretty little mountains" has since passed away, but his painting methods live on. Three non-credit, community-service classes are being offered at Western Nevada Community College this fall that teach oil painting using the Bob Ross "wet on wet" method.
A Japanese swordsman with the highest title anyone in martial arts can be awarded, who also just received "weapon instructor of the year" by Black Belt Magazine, will do two days of demonstrations and seminars at Northwest Martial Arts in Gardnerville.
I have spoken with several Johnson Lane residents about the bear that has been seen several times now in the area of Johnson Lane, East Valley, Downs, Jones, Skyline and Kiss Lane.
I'm kicking back and catching my breath after five days of having house guests. Our long-time friend from the Bay area and his 14-year-old son came and stayed with us last week.
Movies in the Park returns to Heritage Park for a third showing Friday, with the 1944 film "Arsenic and Old Lace." Heritage Park is located one block east of Highway 395 and Gilman Avenue in Gardnerville.
Michael and Barbara Henningsen of Gardnerville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sara Henningsen to Jonathan McRae, son of Cameron and Susan McRae of Pahrump. The wedding date has been set for Sept. 30 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Reno.
Dogs across Carson Valley are breathing a sigh of relief and reminding their owners it's almost time for the Dirty Dog Wash.
Today is the last day of early voting and voter turnout has been far greater than four years ago.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Spruce Street and Deseret Drive in Minden for Robert Irvin Kellogg, 53, who died July 31, 2006, at his home in Gardnerville.
For the few years I have lived in Topaz Ranch Estates I had many occasion to drive east on Topaz Ranch Road. There was a sign that always caught my eye as I drove down the road. It said "Berth of the Nations." I didn't know the people that lived at the top of the hill but I loved the sign, I loved the play on words and I was always fascinated with the house perched at the top of the hill and the wonderful rock work and old fashioned buildings on the property.
Geniuses often come in the form of eccentric musicians, and guitarist Michael Gulezian is no exception.
The Relay For Life garage sale takes place 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at La Dolce Vita, 1561 Highway 395. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.
How often do you hear these words? "I think leaving bullet-ridden appliances and old tires in the wilderness enhances the experience of nature."
The Carson Valley Closet Crafters have donated a handmade quilt for a Relay For Life fundraising raffle. Relay For Life takes place on Aug. 26-27 at Lampe Park.
"A Look at the Past and New Beginnings" is the theme of an autobiographical review of artwork and paintings by Mimi Jobe. Collectors of her work are familiar with Mimi's Carson Valley subject matter and historical Christmas cards. However, this retrospective show will surprise a lot of people as it covers not only the Valley interests and painting, but the years before she moved here. The artwork and paintings to be presented at the show illustrate the life adventures that she and her three children were involved in due to her husband's many interests.
The seven galleries of Carson Valley have formed a cooperative association to better advertise and promote art. The Carson Valley Art Gallery Association will be sponsoring events throughout the year and working together on a Carson Valley Art Tour brochure that will be distributed to tourist areas throughout Northern Nevada and California.
Gardnerville residents Al and Anna Gherardi celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 17.
More! More!" was the chorus ending Eric Hansen's Concert last year in Minden Park. Once again this year, Lake Tahoe Entertainment presents Eric Hansen for his fourth annual Minden concert, 6 p.m. Sunday, in Minden Park.
David John and the Comstock Cowboys will perform at two events this weekend:
Carson Valley artist and member of the East Fork Gallery Co-op, Jo Linda Smith offered a quick lesson in painting on tiles at the monthly gallery meeting.
Phew. Everyone who is glad for the cooler temperatures raise your hands. It has been unseasonably hot this summer, hasn't it? Or is it just my imagination? This type of weather tends to bring people outside to enjoy walks through the neighborhood or just visiting with neighbors. Hope you are able to get out and enjoy the weather and our neighborhood because I believe it will be returning to the hot, hot days real soon.
Tickets are still available for the annual Taste of Gardnerville which will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday. The Douglas County Historical Society has arranged new food tasting experiences for ticket holders and a variety of music as people stroll the downtown area.
If it weren't for bad luck, Scott Seacrest would have no luck at all in the last couple of weeks. Seacrest was camping in the Hope Valley area. His van broke down, his trailer got a flat tire and his dog, Doucette, was the victim of a hit-and-run on the bridge crossing the west Carson River near Hope Valley Resort on Friday.
Yes, Jim Rowley says a black bear has been seen recently several mornings in a row at East Valley Road and Jones Street. Neighbors beware and hide the trash. I will write about this more next week with more details.
Through the garden and past the psychic's tent was the 1590s village of Genovese. After strolling by European merchants displaying their wares, you arrive at the scene of a man juggling torches and then putting one out in his mouth.
While it looks like an actual football field again, Keith Duke Roman field at Douglas High School probably won't be ready for the Tigers' home-opener Sept. 8 against McQueen.
The Fall sports season is rapidly approaching at Douglas High School.
The Nevada State Sporting Clay Competition will be Aug. 9-13. This event is open to the public. For members of the National Sporting Clay Association this is a sanctioned event. For non-members there is a Hunter Class entry. Registration is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9-11 during the preliminaries and 7 a.m. to noon the morning of the main event Aug. 12. Cost for 100 Birds Saturday and Sunday is $150.
The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department is taking registration for the NFL Youth Flag Football League.
The Mark Castro Band performs Friday and Saturday nights at Topaz Lodge and Casino on Highway 395 at Topaz Lake. The band will perform classic rock songs from Chuck Berry, Santana, Jeff Beck, Hendrix and The Beatles, as well as songs that are not often performed by cover trios. The musicians play from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Info: 266-3338.
St. Gall Catholic Church, 1343 Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, is in final preparation for the Annual Awesome Rummage Sale. The volunteers are in the process of moving 8,000-square-feet of furniture from the Park Ranch to the church parking lot.
