In January, Ingrid Carlson was one of the dancers in Sonia Carlson's chinese Cultural Group readying for an event to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Ox on Feb. 2.
February. Fred Gallanty accepts his birthday certificate and flower from assistant county manager Steve Mokrohisky at the 90-Plus birthday party at the Douglas County Senior Center on Feb. 18. More than 150 people helped celebrate with the 35 new members of the 90-Plus Birthday Club.
March. Women in History 2009 honorees, Sue Smith, Luetta Dressler Bergevin and Grace Bower, during the Women in History reception at the Douglas County Museum & Cultural Center on March 28. The award recognizes women who contributed to the quality of life in Douglas County. Also among the 2009 honorees were Mattie Jepsen, Freida Pitts, Debbie Byers and Cindy McIntosh. Photo by Sarah Hall.
April. Douglas County Senior Center volunteer Avanelle Reese serves Italian wedding soup at the senior center. A force of volunteers help keep senior and library programs running inspite of county budget cuts.
