EDITOR:
On behalf of the board of directors of the Carson Valley Children's Center/Austin's House, I would like to take this opportunity to publically thank the following people and businesses for making our second annual Mardi Gras Magic such a success.
Debbie Posnien for her decorating expertise, Carrie at the Carson Valley Inn for help and support, Patty Kirby, Bruno Barios, Cassie Fastabend and Nicole Rinesz for volunteering to sell raffle tickets, Gil and Karen Goode, Curves of Gardnerville, North Crossing Starbucks, Cindy Farmer, Kathleen Miller, Sue Bennett of A Touch of Class, Patty Clark- Century 21, Anne Ham, Somer Lyons- Optometrist, Margaret Platka, Reno Chamber Orchestra, Reno Philharmonic, Disneyland, Sun King Window Tinting, The Legacy Golf Resort, Ross Chichester, Sorenson's Resort, Little People Portraits, Starbuck - Topsy Lane, Adele's Restaurant, Naughty and Nice, Victoria's Secret, V&T Railroad, MS Dixie, Americana Vacation Club, Barone and Reed Restaurant, Tommy Golf, Red's 395 Restaurant, Firken and Fox Restaurant, Coldstone Creamery, Outback Steakhouse, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Canyon Creek Equestrian Center, Gary and Dot Peterson, Kirkwood Ski Resort, Charles and Betty Kaminsky, Walmart, Genoa Lakes Golf Course, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, Marilyn Koschella, Reno Aces, Georgia Novotny, Mt. Rose Ski Resort, Reno Bighorns, Tom Metcalf, Heavenly Valley Ski Resort, Eagle Valley Gold Course, Embassy Suites - Lake Tahoe, The Ridge Tahoe, Dan and Cathy Garrison, Mindful Design, JM Furniture, Harrah's - Lake Tahoe, Jim and Shele Pandl, Antocci's Restaurant, Home Depot, Mike Bradford, Conrad Buedel, JT Basque Restaurant, Massage Envy, Wayne and Paula Hennefer, Video Library, Ironwood Cinema, Nancy Gardner - Red Hut Restaurant, Cruisescape Travel, Drago's Salon, Zephyr Cove Resorts, Dr. Rick Lusby, Candles and Crafts, Casino Fandango, Whole Foods Market and Pam Pugliese. A big thank you goes to Harrah's Hotel and Casino in New Orleans for donating the grand prize trip. Finally, a special thank you to our generous community for their continued support and dedication to Austin's House. Be sure and mark your calendars for the third annual "Mardi Gras Magic" on March 4, 2011.
Vicky Sauer-Lamb
Carson Valley Children's Center/Austin's House
