The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Minden held a special appreciation and honor night this month for five teachers and two students from Carson Valley.
The following teachers were recognized for excellent service, high standards and ability to inspire: Pete Mazzeo, Douglas High School; John Falkenhagen, Carson Valley Middle School; Jeanne Barnes, Minden Elementary School; Karen Pavlakis, Pinon Hills Elementary School and Laura Williams, Jacks Valley Elementary School.
Students recognized for character and academic excellence were Alexa Moss, first-grader at Pinon Hills Elementary and Dave Henie, junior at Douglas High.