A huge thank-you to the business communities of Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.
As I was reflecting on the state of Nevada education, I was looking forward to seeing the report of the committee which was charted to recommend improvements in our education system.
Regarding Ms. Jeanne Larson's letter (June 23, 2010) I can only say "How dare you."
Recent events have renewed my interest in writing a book about the coffeehouse "Auntie M's" and all the wonderful relationships, extensive and exhaustive conversations and great characters. One such character, Jim Estabrook, passed in February of this year, as did a wonderful, sweet child named Ahmen. The coffeehouse was a gathering place, one where most felt safe enough to say anything they wanted, arguing was encouraged, leaving as friends was expected.
Brother Mark Twain said there were three kinds of lies, lies, damn lies and statistics.
It was 50 years ago this July 9 when my parents Norbert and Linda Monohan got married. I like to joke how great it is that they still like each other. In my generation's fast-paced lifestyle we may have to add marriages together to get to 50.
Pines often provide a backbone to a home landscape. They are a constant presence through all seasons providing shade, shelter from the wind and rugged beauty. Usually pines are maintenance free - give them the water they need and they seem to thrive with a little minor pruning now and again.
Pedestrians on Main street were given a touch of excitement Wednesday when a man alighting from an automobile in front of Smith's store pulled a gun on a second stranger and threatened to let a streak of daylight through his abdomen because of an alleged robbery of a $1,000 in Reno a few days ago. Four men were in the auto and one of them prevented the gunman from carrying his threat into effect. The men were all strangers and hailed from Reno.
Tahoe Ridge Winery offers coupons for wine purchases through today. Buy a glass of wine and get a comparable glass of wine free. Ten percent of all Tahoe Ridge Marketplace wine sales go to Relay for Life.
About 500 people showed up to Carson Valley United Methodist Church on Friday for a fundraising spaghetti dinner for Carson Valley native Dan Hickey, who was injured in a skiing accident in January. Money is still coming in from silent auction items but a final tally of the night's proceeds could reach $9,000.
The debate about SpringBoard, a controversial English curriculum school trustees adopted earlier this month, has elicited fears of disgruntled social critics everywhere, including myself.
The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra, conducted by Elizabeth Eubanks, presents An Independence Day Concert at Gardnerville's Heritage Park on Sunday, July 4th. The concert begins at 2 p.m. Parking is easy, the concert is free, and Heritage Park is close to home. Bring the whole family and a picnic lunch and listen to patriotic favorites and music written about our American Western culture. More information at cvpops@hotmail.com or (530) 515-5492.
The Barton Foundation's 16th annual Golf Tournament at Genoa Lakes is July 23 on the Lakes Course.
The Town of Genoa sponsors their annual community garage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 10. More than 20 households in several garage sale sites participate with sales of collectibles, furniture, sports gear, antiques, tools, and household items.
FEAT of the Carson Valley hosts their first Walk for FEAT 5K Charity Walk to benefit children with autism on Aug. 7, beginning at Energize Studios in Minden and ending at Stodick Estates in Gardnerville.
The second annual Jethro's King Crab & Steak Feed is 5-9 p.m. July 9 in the parking lot of Jethro's Oven and Grille, 1281 Kimmerling Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos. Your choice of a one-pound serving of king crab legs or a 12-ounce rib-eye steak, both with all the trimmings, for $25. Hot dog meals are $5. Reserved tables of eight are $200.
Most agree that one of the greatest chapters in the inspired Scriptures and in all literature is the 13th chapter of the First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians. This chapter is such a literary masterpiece it is worthy of being read again and again. Christian love, the prominent feature of Christianity, is the subject of these verses. For better appreciation, this chapter should be read in a modern translation of the Bible which makes very clear, God's definition of love.
What a weedy start to summer! People are wondering what those tall yellow-flowered weeds are that cover yards, fields, ditches and any other open space. The two most prevalent weeds we have been seeing are flixweed, Descurainia sophia, and tumble mustard, Sisymbrium altissimum. Although these are not noxious weeds defined by Nevada law, they sure are obnoxious.
Soroptimist International of Carson Valley President Cindy White presents Shannon Harris of the Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley with a check while Jeri Johnson, looks on, Tuesday, June 22.
The biannual Antiques Show & Sale is July 10 and 11 in the historic COD Garage on Esmeralda Avenue in downtown Minden. The show is in its 16th year.
The Performing Arts Project, 2556 Precision Drive, Unit E, Minden, offers summer dance camps. Information, 267-4446 or cassiebrock@aol.com
RENO, Nev. - Former Nevada players Luke Babbitt and Armon Johnson were selected in the first and second rounds of the 2010 National Basketball Association Draft, held Thursday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Thank you to the employees of the Gardnerville Meeks Lumber for an awesome ladies night. The store employees and manager are the best. They are patient, attentive and generous. They always greet you with a smile.
In preparation for the Carson Valley Days parade on Saturday, June 12, Citizen Patrol volunteers and others regulated the traffic to prevent entry on Highway 395 after 8 a.m.
EDITOR: I would like to thank everyone that help and participated for the Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk for Main Street Gardnerville. We had more than 350 people attend and had a great time.
A huge thanks to all those who worked so hard to insure that the proposed water consolidation plan be scrapped.
This is to inform you of the activities that are happening at Golden Nugget Automotive and to update you on Mike Schiller's recent accident. Please understand that some of this information may be repetitious as the local newspaper has reported the story well.
Go ahead. Admit it. You have World Cup fever. USA! USA! USA! It's OK. You are allowed to jump on the United States' soccer bandwagon. You've earned it, having either played youth soccer yourself or suffered through driving your kids to their countless games on Saturday mornings sometime over the last two decades. But here's a word of warning: Don't use your hands to pull yourself up on that wagon. Someone will kick you in the futbol. It's a soccer thing.
The Tumbleweeds Gymnastics trampoline and tumbling team put on a successful showing at the recent California/Nevada State Championships, producing four gold medalists and qualifying six athletes for the national championships next week in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Details needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
A fundraiser dinner to benefit Genoa resident Dan Hickey is 5-9 p.m. today at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Cost is $15 per person or $25 for family of four. Tickets, Shannon Hickey, moreofbrat@charter.net or 315-0697.
The Sierra Philharmonic League hosts their 27th annual Pops in the Park at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa on July 4.
Last Friday, Douglas County Historical Society President Grace Bower met with cousins Nicole Rodriguez, 8, and Ashlee Lombard, 6, to receive the money they raised at this year's Pony Express Re-ride. The girls sold lemonade and hand painted rocks and raised $75 for our historical society. Congratulations, Nicole and Ashlee. Our thanks go to the girls and to their grandmother, Diana Lombard, who helped the girls organize their fundraiser.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation offers activities and classes for children to seniors. Registration is required for all classes. Information at the office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or 782-9828.
The Douglas County Historical Society's July lecture is 7 p.m. July 8 at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
The Douglas County Historical Society's Taste of the Towns fundraiser is 5-9 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center. Business owners interested in participating should call 265-6097. Tickets are $25, or $20 for historical society members available at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
Staff Reports Make a Splash-Read" @ your library. Celebrate the Douglas County Public Library's Summer Reading program with Bubble Lady Rebecca Nile, 6:30 p.m. July 8 at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave. in Minden.
Mile High Jazz Band Association presents the Jazz Guys with Kenn Pettiford, on Tuesday, July 13, 8-10 p.m., at Comma Coffee Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City. Admission is $5 general, and free for age 18 and under. Dance lessons precede the band, 6:00-7:15 pm., for $5 additional.
Staff Reports The South Lake Tahoe Yacht Club's annual Blessing of the Boats is Sunday at Camp Richardson Marina.
More local food, farm and dirt-oriented products and services are needed at the Lampe Park Farmers Market, operating 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Some examples could be green or health-oriented products, birdhouses, stepping stones, garden art, flowers, or herbs.
Sometimes I wonder if our elected officials are cutting back funding for education because they know that ignorant people are easier to manipulate and control.
I noticed several letters recently written to the editor concerning the problems with the DMV. Specifically, being told that they did not have auto insurance when the customer actually did have coverage.
I noticed several letters recently written to the editor concerning the problems with the DMV. Specifically, being told that they did not have auto insurance when the customer actually did have coverage.
This is from the perspective of a 15-year-old girl, knowing the conflicts between the issues through hard worked labor of suffering through obvious fallacies along this trail.
In reply to the local business debate over the 100-room gaming ordinance, before the current owners took over Bodine's, they told gaming they were trying to get their gaming license before the ordinance was passed in Carson City.
County commissioners voted 4-1 against consolidating Douglas County's eight water systems on Thursday.
Michelle K. Pierce and Jonathan D. Laughlin of Reno are engaged to be married Aug. 29, 2010, in Genoa.
Jim Jameson and his family sign copies of their "River of Broken Glass" book of poems, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden.
Use Lego bricks and elements to create an original work of art for the Summer Reading Lego Building Challenge at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 LIbrary Lane, Minden. Entry forms available July 1-21. Winners of the contest announced July 26.
EDITOR: Special thanks to all who bought and raced their rubber duckies in the Wacky Wiver Wace.
Carson Valley artist Charles Muench received the Edgar Payne Award for Best Landscape for his oil painting, 'Above Iceberg Lake,' at the 99th annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition of contemporary-traditional fine art at the Pasadena Museum of California Art. Muench's artwork is featured at the Lone Tree Gallery in downtown Minden.
Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theatre's fall production of "Perfect Wedding" are 6:30-8:30 p.m. today at in the upstairs ballroom at Sharkey's in Gardnerville. Casting is for two men and four women. Call-backs are 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday.
Anna Wetzell of the Cloverbuds Project and Gabby Reed of the Scuba Project are two winners of the 4-H Pet Treats fundraiser.
95 years ago June 25, 1915 That there is a steady increase in dairying in Carson Valley and vicinity is evidenced by the fact that the output of the Minden creamery is steadily climbing and is now turning out 3,000 pounds of golden brick per day or 90,000 pounds per month which is a splendid showing for the local factory, and exceeds, it is believed, the output of any similar creamery operated in Nevada
Last Thursday through Saturday, the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce again sponsored the ATV Jamboree. This fun event drew many people from all directions to our scenic area for beautiful rides and a delicious dinner after the last day's ride. Congratulations to the Chamber for making this event so enjoyable for the riders and successful for our community.
The Theater of Arts Discipline retells Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" with the feuding Capulets and Montagues represented as winter and fall.
Vendors are wanted for the Town of Genoa's second annual Old Time Music Festival on Aug. 14 as part of Genoa's Summer Concerts in the Park series.
Main Street Gardnerville's pewter keepsake ornament fundraising series will feature a different scene from downtown Gardnerville each year. The first ornament featured Heritage Park. Contact Main Street Gardnerville by July 15 to find out how to have your business featured on the second ornament in the series.
Staff Reports The Douglas County Genealogy Group hosts a series of free workshops on how to start genealogy research beginning with "Where to Start" presented by Doris Bennet, 1 p.m. July 1, at Carson Valley United Methodist Church,
Staff Reports The Douglas County Public Library hosts the Summer Reading Lego Building Challenge. Use Lego bricks and elements to create an original work of art to bring to the Minden or Zephyr Cove library July 1- 21 and fill out an entry form.
The Carson Valley Arts Council & Nevada Arts Council's Circuit Rider Program presents the Cultural Heritage Summit 2 at Genoa Lakes Golf Club Supper Club on Wednesday, June 23, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The registration fee is $30 preregistration, $40 at the door and covers workshop resources and lunch. Circuit rider Kendall Hardin will facilitate the event.
RENO - Stopping the run and winning the turnover battle are two keys to winning a football game at any level.
A pair of Douglas High incoming seniors played for the North All-Stars at the annual Kelley Baseball Showcase in Las Vegas Friday night.
What is your favorite Bible verse or promise? That's a question I get from time to time. To be honest there are so many Scriptures and so many wonderful promises found in the word of God that it's hard for me to say which is my favorite. The Apostle Paul wrote about God's promises several times but what he told the Corinthian Christians is something you can count on.
Sticky shiny goop has started covering trees, dripping on anything underneath. Folks are calling to ask what this is. They are also noticing lots of ants on the plants. Are the ants causing this goo? The answer is no. Ants don't cause the goo, but they "herd" the aphids, generating the honeydew. Plants most affected are ash, cherry and plum trees; roses; and dogwoods.
Through the last 28 years, the Sertoma All-Star Football Classic has stood as one last shot for a number of the area's best high school football players to play with their peers.
Sierra Adrenaline Cheer and Tumbling, combined with West Coast Martial Arts is work to make a difference locally.
The annual Kelley Baseball Showcase will feature the top incoming seniors from Nevada, pitting the North and the South against each other in a game scheduled for this afternoon at the College of Southern Nevada in Henderson.
Thank you to The Record-Courier and to Joyce DeVore for the article about Diamond Valley School's end-of-the-year music programs. The band did a lot of work and had a lot of fun preparing for the concert.
I am offering a free XBox or PS3 game and my neighbor is offering an additional $100 reward to the person or persons that brings the Douglas County Sheriff's Office or ourselves the names of the two juveniles that vandalized several vehicles on and around Lyell Way, Bluerock Road, Purple Sage Drive and Lassen Road in Gardnerville. The Douglas County Sheriffs case number is 10SO16379 and the contact officer's name is Dean Kumagai.
We would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their generosity during this difficult time for our family: Russell's Bakery, the Gardnerville Starbuck's, Janis Jobe at Lone Tree Gallery, George Keele, Dale Paul and Boy Scout Troop 340, Grafx 8 Media and R&S Optimum Offset.
When my daughter overheard me discussing the upcoming, unfortunate changes our school district was about to make to our English departments she became both intrigued and concerned. She decided to read the articles and research the situation on her own.
EDITOR: On behalf of Douglas County and the Minden-Tahoe Airport, I want to thank our residents and members of our airport community who participated in our glider float in the Carson Valley Days parade, as well as our open house at the airport last weekend
County commissioners again failed the citizens of Douglas County in approving a master plan amendment and zoning map amendment for Peri Enterprises for their property at the corner of 395 and Pinenut Road (the Matley Ranch).
It's no surprise that the vegetation is so wet you can squeeze water out of it thanks to a wet winter in Carson Valley.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's Master Gardener training is Sept. 7 through Nov. 9. Classes are noon Mondays and Tuesdays at the Carson City and Douglas County Cooperative Extension offices. Attend an orientation meeting 9-10:30 a.m. June 29 at the Carson City Cooperative Extension office, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 12.
University of Nevada professor Cheryll Glotfelty will present her research on Nevada in literature at a free event at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on 10 a.m. Saturday.
Summer is here and we have a lot of events planned for you this summer.
The Carson Valley Arts Council presents classical, romantic and modern chamber music by Trio Brio, 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
The Carson Valley Arts Council has opened the new Holiday Inn Expressions gallery at the Holiday Inn Express, 1659 Highway 395, Minden. On display this month is work by CVAC members Anne Armijo and Nancy Clarke, and Carson Valley Photo Club member Merry Muller.
Douglas High School alumni of the band Buster Blue play 8 p.m. today in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget to celebrate the release of their new CD. A free disc of 'When the Silver's Gone' is included in ticket price. Tickets $15 at janugget.com
The Performing Arts Project, 2556 Precision Drive, Unit E, Minden, offers summer dance camps.
The Horizon Casino Resort hosts a carnival in their back lot at Stateline, 3-10 p.m. Thursday, noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs. Carnival information, 790-1544.
Our first granddaughter, Lianna Angelina, arrived 6:07 p.m. Eastern Time on June 14 in Suffolk, Va., and weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces
Forget the tights, forget the formalities when TOAD retells the classic tale of "Romeo and Juliet" opening Thursday at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
The Douglas County Public Library in Minden hosts special events for the Make a Splash summer reading program running through Aug. 7. Children explore water through stories, songs, and activities.
The Carson Valley Chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of The World's monthly group meeting is Thursday, June 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden. The group meets on the fourth Thursday each month for networking, lunch and a guest speaker.
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park presents a special exhibit, "Carson Valley History: A Community of Cousins," June 19-20.
Ellen Wood, columnist and author of "The Secret Method for Growing Younger," shares her success of growing younger, 6:30 p.m. June 17, at the Carson Valley Arts Council, 1572 Highway 395 in Minden. Admission is free; donations welcome. Half of the donations benefit the Carson Valley Arts Council.
The Horizon Casino Resort hosts a carnival in their back parking lot at Stateline, 3-10 p.m. Thursday, noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs. Carnival information, 790-1544.
The Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City businesses, and jazz lovers continue the annual August jazz festival started in 2004.
The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department continues the GE Energy Family Summer Concert Series, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at Minden Park with Imagine, a Beatles Tribute.
95 years ago June 18, 1915 I will pay a $3.00 reward for information that will lead to the whereabouts of Doctor Southworth. He was last seen in Bodie about four years ago, when he pulled a tooth for me.
There were six of us who met at the Silver City RV Park to head out of town to Burney Falls. This is a great time of year to view the tremendous volume of water rushing over the jagged volcanic rock face. This is a fun two days trip by motorcycle or car. Here is the way we like to do this trip. We meet at 9 a.m. with our motors full of fuel and already having eaten a light breakfast.
Artists are encouraged to submit artwork in any media for the Town of Genoa's Candy Dance poster contest.
The friends of Rich Liska present Rich's Recovery Party benefit, 6-10 p.m. June 26, at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City.
The Tahoe Ridge Marketplace & Bistro's 2010 Wine Club Concert Series continues 6:30 p.m. June 27 with the DuoTones. Tickets are $19, or $15 for club members and are available at Tahoe Ridge Marketplace, 1644 Highway 395, in Minden, at tahoeridge.com or 783-1566.
Enrollment is open for the Theater of Arts Discipline's summer camp.
Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theatre's fall production of "Perfect Wedding" are 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 23 at in the upstairs ballroom at Sharkey's in Gardnerville.
The Dance Workshop's production of "The Clock Strikes Twelve" is 7 p.m. June 21 and 22 at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson Community Center.
Members of the Carson Valley Photo Club turned time back to the days of black-and-white photography for their monthly photo contest. Tory Perez took first place with a stunning black and white study of a twisted old cottonwood tree. He dubbed his winning entry, shot at Lake Lahontan, "Not Kansas."
The Douglas County parks system includes nine parks plus the Douglas County Shooting Range, Carson Valley skate facility and Round Hill bike path. Pavilions at Lampe, Ranchos Aspen, Stodick and Zephyr Cove parks have barbecue grills, tables and electricity.
Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones to suicide in Douglas County. We were doing noticeably better lowering the rate since the first of the year. There were three until June 6, and we lost another teenager.
The senate investigation of Goldman Sachs is a ruse to get Americans brainwashed so the Obamaites can get their financial reform bill passed.
Athletes in varying versions of sport were in action over the weekend as part of the Carson Valley Days festivities.
The county commission's water system debate is winding down. There seems to be ample evidence and considerable agreement that the current mess is the result of past mismanagement of the various separate county water systems now proposed for consolidation. The stumbling block: who's going to pay for what is required to put things right?
EDITOR: After voting at the Johnson Lane Fire Station on Tuesday, I engaged in an interesting and generally positive conversation with the attendant election staff ... the folks in the red shirts.
First I have to say that in general that I'm happy with the results of the primary election other than one person that who actually lives in my own neighborhood who I feel has not looked after our best interests. However, it would've been nice if I'd been able to vote.
The June 3 Douglas County Commission's 5 p.m. meeting hour was one more chapter in the proposed water district consolidation fraud, complete with a 38-page PowerPoint presentation on the innards of ratemaking. But the nature of the comments during the public input period indicates that this attempt at distraction is not fooling anyone.
The Dance Workshop's production of "The Clock Strikes Twelve" is 7 p.m. June 21 and 22 at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson Community Center.
Rock hounds, rock pickers, and rock kickers are invited to talk about rocks, learn about history, take geology field trips, learn how to make jewelry at 6 p.m. June 29 in the Pinion Pine Room of the Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 901 Beverly Drive, off Roop Street. Use the east entrance, and follow the golden signs.
A memorial service is 10 a.m. June 19 at Crossroads Community Church in Gardnerville for Gardnerville resident George A. McConkey, 87, who died May 29, 2010.
In 1969 Chicago sang, "Does anybody really know what time it is?" The chorus has great meaning for those who believe the Bible speaks about the future.
Congratulations to Ted Thran on his victory in the primary for clerk-treasurer.
To the person who purchased dinner for me tonight at the Carson Valley Inn,
The following are 11 reasons why I think that the senior population of Douglas County is declining. I am sure that others have different ideas which are just as valid but it's time for us to consider how to restore our senior demographics if we have any hope for an economic recovery in our county.
EDITOR: My husband and I had problems when we first moved to Gardnerville (approximately 20 years ago), as our Classic Car Insurance Co. was not aware of proof of insurance requirements of the state
EDITOR: My name is Gina Stanchfield. I own and operate Gina's Grooming in the Gardnerville Ranchos. In addition, I have been rescuing pit bulls for many years.
This is an open letter to Douglas County commissioners:
We have a small, family run, machine shop in the industrial park, Douglas Auto Machine Service. Last Wednesday night late we got a call from Douglas County Sheriffs Office. Someone had broken in and could we come down to the shop? A neighbor in the housing development behind the shop had called in seeing a flashlight in the back yard.
Tuesday's Douglas County School Board hearing on Sierra Crest Academy was likened to a courtroom.
Music for Carson Valley Days in Lampe Park
Carson Valley Days weekend has become somewhat of a landing point for summer sporting events over the years.
Details needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
The Minden Ranch Rodeo has annually been unique both in the the type of competition held and the type of entrants it draws.
Lots of fun summertime events are happening at the Minden library, where the theme for the season is water.
The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's 14th annual GE Energy Family Summer Concert Series continues 6:30 p.m. June 18 with Imagine, a Beatles Tribute in Minden Park.
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park presents the Carson Valley History: A Community of Cousins exhibit, noon to 4 p.m. today through Sunday, and June 19-20. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children 12 and younger.
The sixth annual Molly Youth Awards Banquet presented by Greater Nevada Credit Union celebrated the excellence of 40 Douglas County student-athletes at Genoa Lakes Golf Club on May 10.
If you were at Mormon Station Tuesday evening when the Pony Express Re-ride came to town, you may have seen Nicole and Ashlee selling lemonade and selling hand-painted rocks. The 8- and 6-year-olds are Diana Lombard's granddaughters.
For Peter Price, bringing his wide and varied knowledge of athletic training to the greater community has been a goal for the better part of his adult life.
A duck decorated by Carli Kleist floats toward the finish line during a past Wacky Waddlers' Wiver Wace.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... College sports is exploding. Forget everything you know about college sports history and rivalries. Those silly things don't matter anymore.
John Robinson's spectacular track and field season at Whittell High School carried over into the offseason at the Great Southwest Track and Field Classic last weekend in Albuquerque, N.M.
DENVER - The college sports landscape began a much-anticipated shift Thursday with the University of Colorado accepting an invitation to join the Pac-10.
The 90th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26. The fair features more than 350 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors, and 4,000 pounds of Genoa's famous homemade candy. Admission is free. Parking in designated lots is $5.
Staff Reports Tickets for the Town of Genoa's 4th of July chicken barbecue are on sale in the town office through July 2.
The second annual Concert Under the Stars is July 14 behind Adele's Restaurant and Lounge in Carson City. Proceeds benefit Carson City's Greenhouse Project.
Soroptimist International of Carson Valley is accepting requests for funding for community service projects that particularly benefit women and children. Apply by July 31. Funding will be awarded in October.
Douglas High School senior and 4-H member Briana Rutherdale received the 2010 Carson Valley Kiwanis 4-H Scholarship and the 2010 Norm W. Sharkey Memorial Scholarship. From left, Kiwanis members Gary Dove and John Adams, Rutherdale, and Kiwanis President Steve Lewis.
Douglas County 4-H members compete in The Nevada Junior Livestock Show & State Livestock Judging Contest 2010
This past weekend local residents received a Reverse 911 call that advised that the West Walker River could flood that night. The next morning, I received an e-mail that told of an advisory about the possible flooding of the river in the Walker/Coleville area.
95 years ago June 11, 1915 Advertisement. To the woman who wants to save money. We want to emphasize the importance of inspecting our wash fabrics for summer.
The members of Buster Blue have come a long way from playing in the commons at Douglas High School. They celebrate the release of their second CD with a show in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks on June 18.
Frank Ackerman talks about the history of railroads in Nevada at the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture of the month, 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Ackerman talks about train robberies and the moving of gold and silver. Admission $3, free for historical society members. Information, 782-2555.
Tahoe Ridge Winery offers coupons for wine purchases in June. Buy a glass of wine and get a comparable glass of wine free. Ten percent of all Tahoe Ridge Marketplace wine sales go to Relay for Life.
Scott and Nancy Bergan of Gardnerville announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley, to Colby Frey. He is the son of Charlie and Debbie Frey of Fallon, Nevada.
June, and as for the weather, would say spring is going to show up just in time for summer. Plenty of snow still holding onto the tips of the Sierra so irrigation water is flowing nicely. Water wars can wait until late summer, and they aren't really even wars, just mumblings or slight teasing of fellow water users when we bump into each other in public. No water troubles now gives us time to deal with the Harry Potter episode up in the shop.
EDITOR: The Topaz Lake, Relay for Life team "The Cure-Aiders" would like to thank all of our friends and neighbors for all their support in making our garage sale, and hamburger lunch, a great success.
Listening to the radio is part of the daily routine for Nevadans as well as millions of Americans. Broadcasters provide their listeners with music, news, forums to voice opinions, weather and traffic updates, and more. They also provide a valuable service by airing donated public service announcements critical to the success of these organizations.
EDITOR: Well everyone who is dismayed about the new Walmart Supercenter being built in South Gardnerville better get ready for the South Valley Plaza another mega commercial development located on the corner of 395 and Pinenut Road. It is a done deal.
When the county and its commissioners (particularly Brady and Johnson) speak about the subsidies received by the various water funds, I wish they would speak accurately.
This is an open letter to Nevada's congressional delegation.
With school children out for the summer it's time to be extra careful along the highways of Carson Valley.
The Boise State Broncos have made it perfectly clear that they no longer desire to be a member of the Western Athletic Conference.
The Western Nevada College baseball team is once again sending players into the Major League Baseball draft. One current player and one former player each got the call Tuesday in Day 2 of the 2010 draft.
RENO, Nev.- Doug Deeds led the Aces with his league-leading 23rd and 24th doubles of the season, but Reno fell 13-8 to the Portland Beavers in the series finale Tuesday afternoon at Aces Ballpark.
Despite a less-than-stellar week of weather leading up to the annual Kids Fishing Derby, the sun managed to show up just in time.
Sometimes playing a specialized position in volleyball can be a hinderance when it comes to finding a spot at the next level.
With the strongest lineup since the program claimed the Northern 4A regional title six years ago, the Douglas softball team rolled to its second-consecutive Sierra League title.
As a parent, Lamont McCann first ran into the frustration of the modern collegiate recruiting world when his son, Monty - a standout running back for Douglas High football team - started looking for somewhere to play after his senior season in 2001.
The Barton Foundation's Camp Sunrise annual children's bereavement camp is Aug. 27-29 at Galilee Camp & Conference Center, Glenbrook.
Sign up and read to win prizes during the Make Waves - Read @ your library teen summer reading program. The Douglas County Public Library Teen Advisory Board and the Dragon Slayers sponsor teen game night, 3 p.m. June 18.
Forget the tights, forget the formalities when TOAD retells the classic tale of "Romeo and Juliet" like you've never seen it before, June 24-26 at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theatre's fall production of "Perfect Wedding" are 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 23 at in the upstairs ballroom at Sharkey's in Gardnerville.
I got a visit from Marcella Brown who is a member of the Douglas County High School class of 1943.
The Tour of the Carson Valley Barbecue & Ice Cream Social is June 27. Recreational bicyclists take routes along the eastern foot of the Sierra Nevada on former Pioneer, Pony Express, Stagecoach and Emigrant trails.
The Carson Valley Quilt Guild's fifth annual quilt show is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12 and 13 at Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road, Carson City.
Looking for a scenic spot for a family reunion, company picnic or birthday party? Well look no further, park pavilions are available at Lampe Park, Ranchos Aspen Park, Stodick Park and Zephyr Cove Park. These pavilions are equipped with barbecue grills, tables and electricity.
With the success of the Basket of Flowers program over the past couple of years, the Main Street Gardnerville Design & Flower Committees are offering another great opportunity to become a part of the beautification of downtown Gardnerville with the Adopt-a-Pot program.
The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department continues its GE Energy Family Summer Concert Series on June 18 at Minden Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with Imagine, a Beatles Tribute.
I lived in the beautiful state of Montana for nine years and enjoyed the abundance of outdoor activities. Fishing, hunting, hiking, boating, camping, and the list goes on. We often made the statement, "Montana has seasons just like the rest of the country, nine months winter and three months relatives."
Support substance abuse prevention in Douglas County by ordering a "Partnership Pizza" from the Pizza Barn in Gardnerville, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Friday.
EDITOR: Thanks so much to all of the people who donated their time to promote activity for children in our community.
It has been my great pleasure to work side by side with Lynn Hettrick on a daily basis for most of the last year.
The other day one of my clever speech and debate students won a mock debate about which was better: Heavenly or Mammoth. He did this by defining "Mammoth" as a noun depicting a large, hairy, extinct beast and "Heavenly" as an adjective describing a perfect place inhabited by angels. After I finally stopped laughing, I realized that I've seen this strategy before.
For longer than a decade I've empowered my students via two of my personal favorite assertions: the power of good stories, and the power of asking good questions. So, today I'll begin with some questions and end with a story. And in the spirit of education and democracy, you can decide their worth.
Congratulations on your graduation from Douglas High School. You join a long and illustrious tradition of graduates who have spent their public school years in Carson Valley.
The recent letters saying they don't want a "politician" to be the clerk-treasurer made me chuckle. June 8 is the Republican primary election - that is, a run off between political candidates - to determine which one will proceed to face another political candidate in the general election. If you want to hang the moniker of politician on anybody, you have to hang it on everybody who filed to run for office.
Ted Thran was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners in 2008 to complete the term of Barbara Griffin, the clerk-treasurer of Douglas County. Now, to stay in office he must run for election as a candidate in the forthcoming three way race in the Republican primary.
Details needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
Kat Simmons' stand-up comedy class graduates with a performance Tuesday in the Art Bar the Carson Valley Arts Council building, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
The 26th annual Minden Spring Arts and Crafts Fair is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on Esmeralda Avenue. Crafts, food, beverages and music by Sound Bytes. Sponsored by Town of Minden. Information, Roxanne Stangle, 782-2444.
Mike Murphy of Gardnerville rides into Genoa as part of the Pony Express re-ride in 2005. He will ride a leg of this year's Pony Express re-ride, coming through Genoa on Tuesday. The Pony Express re-ride commemorates the sesquicentennial of the Pony Express.
Trinity Lutheran Childcare donated their offerings from Wednesday chapel to Tahoe Youth & Family Services on Wednesday.
We have a magnificent May photo contest winner. In keeping with May as Historic Preservation Month, Kathy Port went on this year's Douglas County Historical Society's Barn Tour and took this photo of the Herbig barn, entitled "Grand Barn." Congratulations, Kathy, and thank you for such a great photo.
Elementary school students are out for summer and today is the last day for secondary schools. The Douglas High School class of 2010 graduates at 5:30 p.m. today.
SAN FRANCISCO - Aaron Rowand hit a go-ahead two-run double in the fifth inning and the Giants again backed starter Matt Cain with enough offense, beating the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Wednesday night to avoid a sweep.
BOSTON - David Ortiz was the AL's top batter in the month of May, hitting 10 homers and raising his batting average from .143 to .272.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-Cole Gillespie hit his third home run of the season and the Aces mounted a furious ninth-inning rally, but ultimately fell 8-7 to Colorado Springs Wednesday night at Spring Mobile Ballpark.
The Friends of Hope Valley benefit is 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Sorensen's Resort on Highway 88 in Hope Valley. Barbecue lunch by Sorensen's and music by the Back Forty bluegrass band and Ten Dollar Pony. Cost $10. Information, Sorensen's, (530) 694-2203.
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park presents the Carson Valley History: A Community of Cousins exhibit, June 11-13 and June 19-20.
BAC Stage Kids present Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," 7 p.m. June 4, 5, 11 and 12, and 2 p.m. June 5, 6, 12 and 13, at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Information, www.breweryarts.org or 883-1976.
Staff Reports The friends of Rich Liska present Rich's Recovery Party benefit, 6-10 p.m. June 26, at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City.
The Brewery Arts Center's new membership program offers business levels, a household plan and a discounted rate for educators.
BOSTON - John Lackey had just struggled to make it through the sixth inning when Victor Martinez offered him some encouragement.
SAN FRANCISCO - Clint Barmes hit a two-out RBI double in the 11th inning and the Colorado Rockies won their season-high fourth straight road game by beating the San Francisco Giants 2-1 Tuesday night.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-Doug Deeds led the Aces with two doubles and a triple, as Reno snapped its six-game losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox Tuesday evening at Security Service Field.
The proposal to consolidate eight water enterprise funds gets more cloudy each time the county staff argues in favor of its adoption. We simply are not getting the whole story.
With only one more bite at the apple before commissioners take end debate over consolidating the county's eight water systems' finances, we assume Thursday's discussion on the issue will be a lot longer than the hour proposed.
This is a true story. In California I was a clinical psychologist in private practice in "beautiful downtown Burbank." I had staff privileges at a local hospital. One of my specialties was alcohol and drug counseling.
EDITOR: I have been to two "tea party" rallies with thousands of people and seen nothing but concern for our country. No violence.
I need to respond to the letter to the editor on May 28 congratulating The Dakota Organization for "Broadway Through the Decades."
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada State Demographer both agree that the senior population (above age 64) of Douglas County has been declining during the last three years. This has occurred while the senior population of the United States has been increasing at a significant rate.
Dear neighbors and friends in Carson Valley:
EDITOR: While campaigning to retain the position of clerk-treasurer in Douglas County, it has been stated that I have chosen not to participate at the Legislature?
I have read the letters to The R-C regarding my husband, Lynn Hettrick, with interest. Lynn is running for the position of clerk-treasurer because he believes the office can do more to benefit the residents of Douglas County.
EDITOR: Not being a "politician," I was a little stunned to see the vehement letter written by Ms. Shizuru to this paper on May 26. It was titled "Can't Support Wheeler."
I spent all of Memorial weekend weeding and only got a portion of my 21⁄2 acres weeded. My gas-powered weed eater was my tool of choice and I worked for hours chopping down unwanted grasses and other undesirables. I also pulled many more out by hand. I'm not against chemicals, but I wanted it to look good that day, not a week or two later.
95 years ago June 4, 1915 The Carson Valley Improvement Club has decided to celebrate Carson Valley Day with a big dance to be held at Minden June 11th.
The goldfinch by far the most common bird in my yard this time of year. They love to eat out of the bird seed sock hanging from a tree. Sometimes I will see seven or eight all trying to grab on to the sock. I am not sure if they are the American or lesser goldfinch because they are so close in size and both are found here.
Nevada State Parks hosts a free stargazing event, 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden.
Carson Valley resident Ashton Sunseri was crowned Miss Lake Tahoe in an open pageant in Reno on April 17. She and 13 other contestants will compete for the Miss Nevada title in Mesquite, Nev., on July 3.
Our thanks again to our community. Special thanks this month to the people from Curves on Mica Drive with an amazing donation of 2,081 pounds of food.
Carson Valley Middle School hosted a walk to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research in honor of eighth-grader Brady Scilingo who died from the disease in February.
Soroptimist International of Carson Valley recognized Student Achievers of the Month for the last five months of the 2009-10 school year at a luncheon at Two Guys from Italy on May 18.
Travis Lee of the Douglas County Senior Center with Ron Santi and Bill Lovelady with the Carson Valley Lions Club and Amanda Reid of the senior center.
Douglas High graduating seniors Nicole Duster and Eric Wesolowski are recipients of scholarships and grants from Tahoe-Douglas Elks and Nevada State Elks. Left, Exalted Ruler Tom Zogorski, Wesolowski, Duster, Youth Activities Chairman George Johnson.
The second annual Jethro's King Crab & Steak Feed is 5-9 p.m. July 9 outside Jethro's Oven and Grille, 1281 Kimmerling Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos. Your choice of a one-pound serving of king crab legs or a 12-ounce rib-eye steak, both with all the trimmings, for $25. Hot dog meals are $5. Reserved tables of eight are $200.
The winners of the ancient history research contest are front left, Holly Brown and Nancy Cote, and back, Maddison Valles, Griffin Frensdorff, Jonah O'Connor from Gardnerville Elementary School. Not pictured is Wenny Lu from Pinon Hills Elementary School, who won the first-place prize of $100. The contest was hosted by Carson Valley United Methodist Church in Gardnerville and was open to fourth- to ninth-graders.
