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CARSON VALLEY, Nev.

95 years ago

May 8, 1914

Near the base of Hot Springs Mountain, a practical experiment in dry farming is to be carried on this season. On 25 acres of land cleared last year by Howard Beers, a crop of wheat has been planted and compares with any growing crop in this section. No moisture other than that which falls from the sky, is available as the land is out of the present irrigation district, owing to its slightly elevated situation.

Mr. Beers has planted an acre to potatoes and other vegetables, and is installing a steam pump to lift water from a well to irrigate. Sagebrush is to be used for fuel which is about the cheapest thing to be found.

80 years ago

May 10, 1929

Churches are pretty generally filled on Mother's Day because the memory of Mother is a precious one. We trust it will be so in Carson Valley. The Methodist Church will offer a splendid program which none, young or old, should miss. Mrs. B.N. Selkirk will sing "Those Songs My Mother Used to Sing." Miss Dorothy Milnes' violin selection will be "Mother Machree." Miss Jeanne Cardinal will sing "A Dream Mother."

The custom is to wear a red flower if your mother is living and a white one if she has passed on.

50 years ago

May 7, 1959

"Nothing like it in the entire West," is one of the flattering comments often heard from first-time guests at the annual Carson Valley Days free barbecue. Pictured are some of Carson Valley's finest amateur chefs slicing beef just removed from the big barbecue pits in Minden. Meat is served along with generous portions of baked beans and other delicious foods each year. This year's barbecue will be served on June 13 in the shade of the big cottonwood trees at the Minden Park. Collection of choice Carson Valley beef " enough to serve 3,000 or more people " has already started, it was announced by the 20-30 Club.

25 years ago

May 3, 1984

A 100-bed nursing home will be under construction soon in the Gardnerville Ranchos. The 40,000-square-foot facility described as a hub with spokes, is single-story and sits on five acres. It will cost about $2.5 million and will employ 75-80 persons when all the rooms are filled. There is space for expansion to about 160 beds.

Strict county requirements mean heavy landscaping around the facility and upgrading Bing Road to full county standards " sidewalks, curbs and gutters. It is located across from a 7-11 market.

10 years ago

May 5, 1999

Photo caption. Right on Target. The building that soon will be Target is quickly growing at the corner of Highway 395 and Jacks Valley Road. The building was started in early March and is expected to open in October. Target is part of the county's first redevelopment district.

A look at past issues of The Record-Courier by Sharlene Irete.