by members of the 4-H Scuba project Special to The R-C In the fall of 2009, a Douglas County 4-H parent (who is a professional scuba diver), approached Strictly Scuba in Carson City, with an idea of offering scuba diving to 4-H youth members.
Since the Record-Courier printed an appeal for Carson Valley produce for the Nevada exhibit at the Panama-Pacific exposition, we learn that L. Ruhenstroth, F. Heise, H. Wennhold and Dr. F.H. Brown have responded and sent a liberal supply of fresh produce for exhibit. Produce of all kids, including potatoes, corn and vegetables of any kind will be thankfully received, also honey.
The necessary grants and other funding totaling $81.1 million have been approved to create a 583-mile long broadband infrastructure from Barstow, Calif., to Carson City. This will directly connect hospitals, schools, military bases, local governments, and eventually Internet providers.
It's a sweet job, but someone's got to do it.
Kids and Horses brought out their best tack to sell to the community. Horse lovers, wild donkey owners and curious garage sale collectors came to the ranch to see the wide array of tack that Kids & Horses had collected from donors over the years.
Perhaps like me, you don't want to hear that fall is in the air, but the days are definitely getting shorter and the nights are cooling off. Soon we will have our first frost. For much of this area, Sept. 15 brings the first killing freeze. Surprisingly that's only two weeks away. In Washoe Valley where I live, I look for a frost around Sept. 1.
Sara Bunting and Chris Ambrose of Spokane, Wash., are engaged to be married Oct. 30, 2010, in Spokane.
The cast from the Carson Valley Community Theatre's production of 'Perfect Wedding,' performed 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 18, 24, 25, and 2 p.m. Sept. 19 and 26, at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Temple Bat Yam, serving South Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Dayton, and Carson Valley, welcomes members and visitors to join in observance of the Jewish New Year of 5771 (Rosh Hashanah) and the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) from the evening of Sept. 8 through Sept. 18.
Drive any kind of vehicle in the fourth annual Austin's House Poker Run on Sept. 19. Registration is 9-10 a.m. at Century 21 Clark Properties, 1674 Highway 395, Minden.
Joy Love of the Awesome Red Hatters plays bunco at Carson Valley United Methodist Church during the Red Hatters gathering hosted by the Carson Valley group Aug. 21.
Historian and author Dennis Cassinelli talks about Douglas County residents' participation in the Comstock boom at the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture of the month, 7 p.m. Sept. 9, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
I don't know about you but I am so thankful for the Washington establishment. They have really eased the burden on the average American.
This letter is being written in response to the letter dated Aug. 20 regarding, "Whose pulling the strings?" Since when does being gay equate with being a communist?
EDITOR: On Aug. 21, I had a flat tire on Centerville Lane, between Waterloo and Dresslerville. While waiting for a tow truck, several people stopped to see if I needed help
Last year, the Douglas High girls' tennis team enjoyed a wildly successful breakout season, rolling undefeated through their entire schedule before falling in the regional championship match to perennial powerhouse Reno High.
I am a pilot and an airport businessman who is against the proposed new airport ordinance. My concern is for my friends and neighbors in Douglas County because our county is not providing a complete and honest picture on the airport. Fear-mongering tactics have been employed to claim we desperately need FAA funding and must go to any lengths to retain that funding or taxpayers will foot the bill. This is false.
In protest, I am reluctantly withdrawing from the Sept. 8 airport ordinance debate. With a long career in executive management, and much time aviating and studying political goings-on at Minden airport, I have seen a relentless stream of bias on airport matters. The Sept. 8 debate structure is no different. It will not provide the electorate with a fair and balanced picture so I can not support it.
Mr. Burnes' letter of Friday related to the airport ordinance, whereby he dropped out of the "con" debate team, is sad but to be expected. Trying to defend an unreasoned position is difficult and obviously frustrating.
In the last two years, more Douglas County students have attended schools on the federal watch list for No Child Left Behind than in the previous five years combined.
The Coleville football team opened the 2010 season with a 64-26 victory at home over Pyramid Lake.
Usually, it's "coach-speak" when an entire team is called the most valuable player.
Galena High School's Howell Memorial Tournament has become somewhat of a playground for the Douglas High girls' soccer program.
An off-season of change hasn't altered the goals of the Nevada Wolf Pack football program heading into the 2010 season.
The Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:13-19 is probably the most familiar prayer in the Bible. It is venerated for its pure simplicity, needing little explanation. A closer look however, reveals it may be profound as well as simple. It is comprehensive of all major themes Jesus taught.
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.
There are just a few days left for you to enter the August photo contest. Send us your best photo of what August in Douglas County looks like to you by 4 p.m. Aug. 31. You can take a photo in to the Gardnerville museum or you can e-mail it to the address below. Our judges will pick a winner which will be announced in next week's column.
The deadline is Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.
Steven Hennefer joined the Boy Scouts in the first grade. Since then he has been working diligently toward earning the prestigious Eagle Scout award. Only three of 100 Scouts will make it to Eagle Scout by the time they turn 18. To achieve this goal, Steven has spent a lot of weekends attending educational workshops learning more about the extensive requirements. At 14, Steven is one of the youngest to fulfill the criteria to reach this prestigious group of young men.
The Town of Genoa seeks volunteers to help make candy for the 90th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire, held on Sept. 25-26. Candy making begins 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, and continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday through Sept. 15. Volunteer information, Genoa Town Offices, 782-8696.
My grandson and I went to a political rally to hear Sharron Angle speak Aug.13. We both had some concerns regarding some of her statements but realizing her opponent's reptilian style of doing business, including political campaigning, our concerns would be addressed.
You know you've been wanting to dance in the park all summer and this is your last chance for the year. Get out and howl with Big Bad Wolf tonight in the season's last concert in the park.
It is a sad world that we live in when someone feels the need to steal something form someone else. Last night, Aug. 24, under the cover of darkness, some coward chose to enter our front yard to steal our recently purchased lovely solar landscape lights ... all eight. They had the audacity to come right to our front door. We take pride in our yard and home and feel very violated.
We recently received a notice from the county that our water rates will be going up effective Oct. 1. We didn't realize just how much they were going up until we found out that we were not in the East Valley Water District, as we thought, but instead in the Fairgrounds District. To say that the difference between the two district increases is substantial would be to understate it.
After doing a little reading about the upcoming water rate hikes for the local Douglas County water systems, I was very surprised to see that the rates are going up so much, especially for the fairgrounds district. If you live in that district, as we do, you will see your monthly base rate go from approximately $15 to $62.89 per month. That is a hike of 419-percent. That should get everyone's attention, and that is just the base rate.
The Business Council of Douglas County is sponsoring election debates, including of the proposed airport ordinance. I originally agreed to be part of the con team for the airport debate, but will no longer participate. Here's why.
The Douglas girls' soccer program is the defending 4A state champion.
Coming out of tryouts last week, Douglas volleyball coach Suzi Townsell had two options.
Chris Ault teaches as many students as any college professor in the nation.
I haven't posted the R-C Sports Notebook since the beginning of baseball season, which I sincerely apologize for.
It was a busy summer at the Douglas County Public Library. Hundreds of readers signed up for our summer reading programs: "Make a Splash - READ @ your library" for children and "Make Waves @ your library" for teens.
Main Street Gardnerville is indebted to the following sponsors who helped support the hanging flower basket program this summer.
The recent article regarding County Manager T. Michael Brown donating his merit raises to local non-profit organizations is troublesome.
With all that is going on in Washington, its sometimes tough to tell which issues will impact us the most here in Nevada. But one that is certain to impact your pocketbook is the potential tax hike on investment income.
A zero tolerance for bullying will never result in zero bullying. As long as there are children who are different in some way, they will be subject to the abuse of those who find themselves in the position to do so.
Davis Wanket graduated from Douglas High School in 2009 and just completed 14 weeks of vigorous training in boot camp at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia.
Results of the 2010 Main Street Event Show & Shine in Minden on Aug. 20-21.
Tuesday morning a trainload of beef cattle arrived at the Minden stockyards, being shipped to Carson Valley to be fattened. There were nearly a thousand head in the shipment which belongs to the Western Meat company and will be fed at the Dangberg ranches.
Nora Esparza said she ran for Miss Teen Washoe to do something beneficial for the Tribe.
It's time to don your cowboy boots and hat to help a worthy cause - the semi-annual Cow County Ball kicks off Saturday.
High school students are encouraged to showcase their talents and compete for scholarship money while benefiting kids in need at the Sierra Star Search annual fundraising event for the Kids & Horses therapeutic riding program for children and adults with special needs.
Delia Bottoms hangs artwork for the student art show, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday, at the Western Nevada College Douglas campus, 1680 Bently Parkway, Minden. Artists' reception 5-7 p.m. Friday includes refreshments and a spinning demonstration by weaving instructor Marilyn Elligott. Information, WNC Douglas, 445-2413.
Few times, if ever, in the history of Northern Nevada high school tennis has one team been able to put its top two players on the court and say without a doubt that each player was getting to practice against the best player in the region.
Pat Geary with a 1945 B and a 1938 A John Deere. The Northern Nevada Antique Power Club's annual tractor show continues 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Valley View Ranch, 1000 East Valley Road, Gardnerville. Cost is $3, and free for 12 and younger. Carson Valley Sertoma offers food and beverages for sale. Information, Pat Geary, 291-2001.
I've been having problems with cherry trees. Limbs are dying back, there are fewer leaves, and the trees just don't look right. At first I attributed this to the late May freeze, which killed all the blossoms. I thought the trees might have gone into shock. However, as the summer progressed and the trees were losing more and more branches, I realized I needed to do something to save the trees.
The fourth annual green Living Festival hosted by the Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Roundup is 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in Lampe Park in Gardnerville.
Gay judges, gay marriage - all the product of communism. When will everyone realize this inherent evil for what it is.
One of the most important issues facing the country at this time is jobs. We hear from Reid that Sharron Angle says it is not her job as a U.S. senator to create jobs. My question for Reid is how many jobs has he created? Other than his own staff, the reality is only the private sector, the job creators that function for that obscene word, profit, create productive jobs.
The Douglas High School Volleyball Program would like to extend a huge thank-you for the amazing kindness and generosity from our wonderfully terrific sponsors of the 3rd annual Mud Fest Volleyball Tournament.
With the summer coming to an end and school about to start we, being the proud parents of a 5-year-old, who is about to be in kindergarten, are probably more nervous and anxious than she.
We would like to take the opportunity to send profound thanks to the individuals who helped us live the beginning of a second dream career with their generous sponsorhips and assistance of our trip to the FINA World Masters Championship in Goteborg, Sweden. It was a moving, memorable, and ultimately successful venture and we are proud to say that it wll only get better from here.
My candidate believes in freedom. Yours believes in tyranny.
Some such words introduce the film version of "Gone With The Wind." They come to mind because the cover story in the latest Sports Illustrated is homage to the man "once dubbed baseball's Perfect Knight," the Cardinals' Stan "The Man" Musial.
As the avalanche of applications for East Fork Justice of the Peace piles up, we think perhaps the list of qualifications didn't quite do justice to what the job actually entails.
Balance seems to be the key word for the Douglas football team this year.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The sun was shining brighter, the air smelled sweeter, the morning coffee never tasted so good as it did Thursday morning. You didn't dream it, Nevada Wolf Pack fans.
The last of Gardnerville free movies in the park is Disney's "Bolt" at dusk today in Heritage Park, one block east of Highway 395 off Gilman Avenue. Bring a picnic or enjoy food available for sale by vendors.
This past month has been a little more difficult in some ways to provide the generous amounts of food we like to give our clients. As you can see, donations are down somewhat as we wade the doldrums of summer. If you have a garden producing more than you can eat, can, or freeze, please give us a call or just bring it on down to help those in need. We so appreciate your help.
The August photo contest is the last one to fill out the Douglas County Historical Society's 2011 calendar. We need your entry of what you think of when you think of August in our county. Take a picture of what seems most like August to you and bring it to the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville or e-mail it to the address below by Aug. 31. The winner will be announced Sept. 3.
Austin's House hosts Borders Benefit Days on Sept. 4 and 5 at three area Borders stores and at www.borders.com. Austin's House will receive a portion of sales of books, movies, music, educational toys and games from purchases made at Borders at 911 Topsy Lane in Carson City, and both Borders stores in Reno.
The Tahoe-Douglas Elks host two delicious events at the lodge this next week and their annual carnival is set for Labor Day weekend.
Tickets are on sale for the Carson Valley Community Theatre's production of "Perfect Wedding," written by Robin Hawdon and directed by Lucille Rao. The comedy opens Sept. 17 and stars Anthony Aldrich as the groom, Brittney Kinsey as the bride and Victoria Grathwohl as her mother, Mike Trute as the best man with Cindy Davis as his date, and Chanden Robasciotti as the chambermaid.
The Town of Gardnerville's Starving Artists Fair is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Park in Gardnerville. View and buy art or crafts from artists. Information, Tamyra Crossley, crossleytamyra@yahoo.com or 783-8504.
The Main Street Event with cars, music, food, vendors is 4-11 p.m. today and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, on Third, Fourth, and Fifth streets and Esmeralda Avenue in downtown Minden.
The Northern Nevada Antique Power Club's annual tractor show is in a new location this year at the Valley View Ranch, 1000 East Valley Road, Gardnerville.
The Nevada Wolf Pack is changing conferences once again.
When the University of Nevada opens on Aug. 30 the indications are that it will begin its most prosperous year. Applications for admission have been received universally from the high schools of the state, and where last year there were two freshmen from a community, this year there have been applications from 12, and in many cases the entire graduating classes from the local high schools are entering the university this fall.
Acoustic Solution was one of eight musical groups performing at the Old Time Music Festival in Genoa Community Park on Saturday, Aug. 14. Banjo Hall of Fame member Georgette Twain plays the banjo at the Old Time Music Festival.
Marine Corps Community Services along with local businesses and organizations have joined together to hold a barbecue Friday, Aug. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. This
Katie Sundeen and Steve Kucera of Littleton, Colo., are engaged to be married Sept. 17, in Steamboat Springs, Colo.
Entertainers for this year's Genoa Candy Dance dinner dance are David John and the Comstock Cowboys and Wylie and the Wild West. The dance is 4-10 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Genoa Town Park.
Caleb Smith, 73⁄4, laughs while Hula Hooping at the concert in Minden Park on Aug. 13.
Alexis Rodriguez, 10, maneuvers the bike safety course set up at the Washoe Youth Fun Day sponsored by the Washoe Tribe Police Department on Aug. 7.
Ava Alise Leao, who's almost 2, looks at yard art for sale at the Lampe Park Farmers Market on July 7. The Lampe Park farmers market is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Lampe Park in Gardnerville.
Reiko Hervin's 'Gentle Water, Koi' transparent watercolor.
The Cordes Cousins sign copies of their book, "Frieda's Files," a collection of historical short stories about Carson Valley by Frieda Cordes Godecke, 4:30-8 p.m. Thursday, at Joyce's Fine Jewelry in Gardnerville.
Marilyn E. Gitelson, 67, died Aug. 14, 2010 in Carson City. She was born in San Francisco, on Sept. 27, 1942, to Mervyn AND Emma Hewlett.
From St. Gall Catholic Church a heartfelt thank-you to all the rummage sale volunteers (too many to name) committee members, cashiers, counters - the gentlemen that worked so hard throughout the month of June and July picking up donations in our summer heat, our Knights of Columbus and women's society. There is no way we could do it without your assistance, and we are very grateful and appreciative to have you. All who brought together a successful rummage sale again this year.
I would like to add some thoughts to Anneliese Herbig's recently published obituary.
EDITOR: We noticed an article in your July 30 newspaper about Karen Rosson, a Gardnerville Ranchos resident, whose trees were dying due to spraying of a poison by the name of Krovar used by Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District to kill weeds in the common area (green space).
On Aug. 1 at approximately 9:30 in the evening a vehicle ran off of Highway 395 across from Les Scwab Tire and went through 135 feet of wire fencing on our property. A witness stopped to assist the driver but the young girl stated she was 17 and she was OK and would go home to tell her dad and that they would call to tell us about the damage.
Today marks the official end of summer for Carson Valley's elementary school students. The older children get a few days' reprieve, with middle and high school starting on Monday.
The day started out uneventful. A six-mile hike with a 3,500 foot elevation gain to Trail Camp on the Mount Whitney Trail. Six hikers - Todd Wilcks, Tracy Heber, Jeff Zinn, Sean Thaler, Nick Summers and myself set out on July 29 to climb Mount Whitney
Mary Smith and 13-month-old Rowdy Smith, Mashelle Begovich, Suzi and JoJo Townsell and Dustin Cinciala of Jethro's Oven & Grille with Douglas volleyball players Mia Townsell, Nikki Chavez, Brenna White, Heidi Schefcik, Jackie Harper, Emily Garcia and Dani Trujillo on Aug. 5. A donation of $1,000 from the second annual Jethro's Crab & Steak Feed in July went to the DHS volleyball program.
We call today's world the "information age." Technology has given most everyone the ability to access all sorts of facts and information, even the intimate personal details of fellow human beings.
I'm a lucky person. I get to talk to avid gardeners, both advanced and beginning, almost every day of the week. I hear about their great gardens and what they are doing and learning. In June 2009 I wrote about the screened hoop house Doug built to keep the critters out of his garden. Doug kindly sent me an update at the beginning of July on how things were going. I think a lot of us can appreciate what he's experiencing in his garden.
Cucumber for sale at the Dwelly Farm booth at the Lampe Park Farmers Market, open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. Baked goods, honey, plants, art, flowers, and outdoor furniture. Information, Douglas County Parks & Recreation, 782-9828.
With football practice opening around the state Thursday afternoon, here are 25 of the most interesting players to keep an eye on in the region this year:
After becoming the first Northern Nevada team to ever advance to the national championships, the Real Reno girls' soccer club took it a step further, advancing all the way to the title game before coming up just short in late July.
The Douglas High football team kicked off its 2010 campaign Thursday just like every other team in the state.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The easy reaction after hearing Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis compare quarterback Jason Campbell to Jim Plunkett is laughter.
Have you received your auto registration renewal notice? Did you notice the huge hike?
Earlier this year when we received the notice of assessed valuation from Douglas County, I had a very small hope that our property tax bill might actually decrease because our assessed value had decreased for the second year in a row (this year by nearly $33,000).
Just to remember Papa Starke and, more so, to have had the privilege of knowing him when one was a child, bring back pleasant memories to all who lived during that period of his life which he spent in Carson Valley.
With 100-degree days on their way back next week, it is more important than ever that motorists not leave children or pets locked in their vehicle no matter what the circumstances.
The Hot Summer Nights BBQ and Concert fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club is 6-9 p.m. today in the parking lot of Lira's Market in Minden Village. Music by the Mark Castro Band. Tickets are $20, available from Boys & Girls Club board members or at Lira's. Information, Jeri Johnson, 771-6432.
There will be a good turnout to the Main Street Show & Shine on Aug. 20-21, according the event's organizer.
My sincere apologies go out to the Douglas County Historical Society's July photo contest winner Candy Stewart. Her name appeared incorrectly in last week's column and the fault is entirely mine.
Now in its second year, the Old Time Music Festival, "A Celebration of American Roots Music," is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday in Genoa Town Park, and is free to attend.
The deadline is 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.
Erik Holland's painting of the French Bar, part of his 'Nevada Landmarks' show at the Nevada Historical Society Museum, 1650 N. Virginia St., Reno. Meet the artist at a reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today. The show runs through Oct. 2. Holland is The Record-Courier's editorial cartoonist.
Last week, our daughter Shannon noticed an unusual spider web in the rocks in the front yard. There was no spider in it and it looked like a tunnel going back in the rocks. We thought it was most unusual and figured the spider had left.
Lights shown brightly at this month's Carson Valley Photo Club contest. "Night lights" was the theme.
Sustainable Living & Renewable Energy's second annual Slow Foods Dinner is 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at Trimmer Outpost, 2276 Main St., Genoa.
Sponsorships and season tickets are available for the Carson Valley Arts Council's 2010-11 concert series, opening Sept. 30 with Canadian folk band Tiller's Folly.
A collaborative effort between the Carson Valley Medical Center Hospital Foundation and the Carson Valley Arts Council has resulted in the creation of the Healing Arts Gallery with the work of 15 area artists on display at the medical center.
Nevada 4-H is accepting applications for the 2010 Nevada State 4-H Shooting Sports Match Sept. 18 in Carson City. The event starts 7 a.m. at the Capitol City Gun Club and ends with a 7 p.m. awards ceremony at the Carson City Community Center on Williams Street. Lunch will be served at the Carson Rifle Range.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Radon Education Program is sponsoring a poster contest for Nevada children ages 9-14. The first-place winner will receive $50 and the second- and third-place entries will receive $25 each.
Whereas every other sport will now essentially see every Northern 4A team at least once during their respective seasons, football teams will only play eight out of the other 10 possible opponents during any given season.
Douglas High School is on the lookout for a new Tiger head. Or paw. Or claw. Perhaps even new stripes or fangs.
For the second time in three years, the Northern 4A region of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association has undergone a bit of a facelift.
You don't have to worry about tomato cages or stakes because the plants grow upside down with gravity and curl upward.
I watch the news and I see how people bag on President Obama, political parties, etc. I worry about this country of ours and I don't like what I see. Who does?
The Douglas County Historical Society's Taste of the Towns started out great. Then came the rain. Everyone just hung around under the tents until the rain slowed down and then they proceeded on their way. Everyone said they had a good time and this year the food was better than ever.
Buona Sera Ristorante & Bar and Carson Medical Group wish to thank those contributors during our Relay for Life fundraiser at the end of June. Weeks of hard work went into this event.
I got a phone call the other day from a number in the 702 area code (Las Vegas). The phone solicitor was asking for money in the name of one of our state law enforcement agencies.
Gabriel Belt, 8, is all smiles after finding a working robot at St. Gall Catholic Church's annual rummage sale held on Friday and Saturday. A record number of people showed up to the church's annual fundraising sale. See more photos at www.recordcourier.com/photos
Douglas County hopes to capitalize on its natural splendor in an effort to draw not just those who climb mountains, but also those who cater to mountain climbers.
It happened last weekend at the Nevada State 4-H camp. Girls Scouts from local areas were invited to participate. Johnson Lane Troop 453 were there with their cute green vests, sleeping bags and duffle bags with camping gear all ready for a weekend full of adventure.
The Blomes' United Shows, a street carnival company, unloaded 25 or 30 tons of trappings on Main Street Tuesday and by Wednesday a tented city sprung up and by nightfall the spielers were shouting their wares. The joy zone is attracting large crowds nightly and the Ferris wheel and other attractions are being well patronized. The Carson Valley Band furnishes music for an hour each night and received a certain percentage of the receipts for their services.
The Town of Genoa's Old Time Music Festival features live music, children's activities, and food and craft booths is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
Working with plants can be hazardous to your health if you are unaware of their hazard and not careful how you handle them. A recent caller reported euphorbia poisoning in his eyes that he was unable to find treatment for. The Euphorbiaceae or spurge family has more than 2,000 species, including ornamental plants such as donkeytail, poinsettia, crown of thorns and mole plant. The family also contains many weeds such as the noxious weed leafy spurge.
Douglas Animal Welfare Group celebrated its 10th anniversary Friday at a dinner party during which its founder was named "DAWG President Emeritus."
Kids & Horses offers a tack sale Aug. 28 and a free community barbecue on Aug. 29 at their ranch at 2869 Esaw St., Minden.
Douglas County 4-H Happy Heelers Dog Project members won awards at the Carson City Dog Show at Fuji Park on July 30.
Douglas County 4-H members Mikayla Cloney, 11, Rowan Harmon, 12, Corley Raper, 11, and Emma Smith, 11, received their Level 1 certificates and medals in the Nevada 4-H Horse Levels Program at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Aug. 5.
Award-winning Nevada school teacher Janet Bremer gives a Chautauqua presentation of Comstock socialite Marie Louise Mackay at a free event, 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
There has been an accusation made that selling bonds to raise money to make needed improvements in the county's water systems is tantamount to consolidating the systems' finances, something county commissioners rejected.
We have just recently celebrated our freedom as a country. Many times our freedom in Christ has been related to our freedom as a nation.
A memorial service is 2 p.m. Thursday at Lifepoint Church on Stephanie Way for Minden resident Jenny Teresa Sterling, 82, who died Aug. 5 in Carson City.
If you've driven past Highway 88 and Centerville Lane recently, you've no doubt noticed the signs advertising all sorts of great deals on produce. And if you've happened to pass by on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, you've no doubt noticed the rows of cars lined along the dirt lot at that corner.
This is the last weekend to see "Once Upon A Mattress," being performed at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
Our July photo contest winner continued our patriotic theme with this shot of the Minden Gazebo dressed up for the Fourth. Congratulations to Cathy Stewart whose great photo was taken before all the bunting went missing.
On behalf of the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff a big thank-you to all involved in the 30th anniversary 2010 Tour of the California Alps - Death Ride on July 10.
Build the Walmart. Let all the gangbangers from California come to our town to buy ammunition. Ask Carson City Walmart, "How are your ammunition sales?" Their employees told me, "we can't keep the shelves stocked with ammo because of Californians buy it all."
Your Friday article said the laundry passed through various hands until Joe took it over in 1950.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . This year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class, which will be inducted Saturday in Canton, Ohio, just might be the best Hall of Fame class for any sport in any year.
The third annual MudFest mud volleyball tournament benefiting the Douglas High School volleyball program is set for Saturday morning.
Our own Antelope Valley Relay for Life team worked very hard throughout the year to raise funds for the fight against cancer. The
Everyone has a right to an opinion but my fellow residents, you do not have the right to change the facts. Several writers have concluded that the President bungled the oil spill by not waiving the Jones act. Another stated that the President is incompetent and should not hold office. A third person wrote that unemployment is Harry Reid's fault and the government can not create jobs.
As an Eagle Scout [1943], the brother of an Eagle Scout and the father of an Eagle Scout, I was greatly disappointed that you and your advisors failed to accept the opportunity to recognize publicly the young American men and their leaders who gathered to celebrate the National Centennial Anniversary Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of America.
In the story about the man who went to prison for cocaine trafficking, I am glad that this man will go to prison for at least six years and this drug bust has cleaned up our community's streets that much more. But there is a more important issue and problem at hand that I am asking the people of Douglas County to listen to.
On Thursday, Douglas County commissioners will hear a presentation about an old foe with a new name.
Carson Valley resident Richard Cannon, who returned to swimming just last year after a 25-year absence from the pool, competed at the FINA World Masters Swimming Championships in Goteborg, Sweden this week.
The Carson Valley Cougars travelling baseball team had a strong showing at the USSSA World Series in Chino Hillls, Calif. last week.
The Town of Genoa, Nevada, is seeking artisans and crafters with handmade art and crafts to display and sell at the 90th Annual Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Faire on Sept. 25 and 26.
OCEANPORT, N.J. -- As the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners surged to the lead around the far turn in the $1 million Haskell Invitational, more than 40,000 fans stood and cheered in anticipation of a thrilling stretch duel.
