My grandmother's nickname was "Granny Apple." She was born and raised in a large Catholic family in the state of Washington until marrying my grandfather and moving to Southern California to raise her own large family.
The walk-in refrigerator at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet was filled and emptied of food for Thanksgiving, and stands waiting to be filled again in time for Christmas.
The Douglas Disposal 16th annual food drive benefits the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
Wenny Lu, a sixth-grade student at Pinon Hills Elementary School, won the Carson Valley Lion's Club poster contest, and will be entered in the state contest.
The issue of the Record-Courier is printed and mailed Wednesday noon instead of on Friday, our regular publication day. The reason for this is that the editor and his wife could no longer resist the temptation of getting just one glimpse at the San Francisco exposition, before its lights go out Saturday, and accordingly, left for the bay city Wednesday afternoon.
The Tahoe-Douglas Elks annual spaghetti feed and Christmas tree bingo is 5 p.m. Friday at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Dinner is $6 for adults, $4 for children 10 and younger. The Four Preps perform at 5 p.m. Bingo is played after the gazebo lighting at 6 p.m.
As many local residents know, on Sept 2, 2010, the county commissioners voted to approve water rate increases for the five county water districts, in the Carson Valley. The water rate increase for the Fairgrounds District, which is comprised of four businesses (three county-owned and one contracted with the county) and Sunrise Estates (34 homes), has increased 319 percent.
The Topaz Sagehens wish to thank the community members of Douglas, Lyon and Mono counties who supported our first annual Holiday Bazaar, formerly known as the Fall Boutique, held at the TRE Community Center on Nov. 6. Because of all your efforts our bazaar was a great success.
The members of the East Fork Professional Firefighters, IAFF No. 3726, would like to thank everyone who contributed to the MDA fill the boot drive last weekend at Walmart. Your local firefighters collected over $4,000 because of your generous donations.
The Sierra Lutheran High School boys' basketball team might not have to live out of a suitcase this season.
There's going to be plenty of familiarity for the Douglas boys' basketball team as the Tigers open their 2010-11 campaign this week.
Douglas Disposal and its employees host their 16th annual food drive to benefit the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
St. Gall Catholic Church hosts the 12th annual Noel Christmas Day dinner for those without family.
We have just celebrated on of the most pure holidays that we have in this great country. Thanksgiving is recognized by most as a day set aside for remembering how blessed we really are and to spend quality time with friends and family.
Grading the Nevada Wolf Pack football team after a 34-31 overtime victory over the Boise State Broncos Friday night at Mackay Stadium . . .
This was the moment Rishard Matthews dreamed about when he decided to come to the University of Nevada to play football.
Colin Kaepernick and Vai Taua are now the best in college football history.
Chris Ault has always been more Chris Candr than Cris Angel.
RENO - The Nevada Wolf Pack football program now has its signature moment.
A look at the Nevada Wolf Pack-Boise State Broncos Western Athletic Conference football showdown Friday night (7:15 p.m.) at Mackay Stadium position-by-position . . .
Chris Ault tried to downplay the meaning of Friday night's Western Athletic Conference Game of the Century ESPN Instant Classic Showdown Extravaganza with the Boise State Broncos at Mackay Stadium.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . There is no question that Boise State will have the best football team at Mackay Stadium Friday night. There's a reason they are a two-touchdown favorite on the road against the No. 19 team in the nation.
In 29 years, the Douglas boys' soccer team has never had a season quite like this past one.
Ten things to look for when the Nevada Wolf Pack (10-1) takes on the Boise State Broncos (10-0) at Mackay Stadium Friday night (7:21 p.m. kickoff) . . .
Mackay Stadium will be all aglow Friday night. "We won't need lights to make it light up," Nevada Wolf Pack coach Chris Ault said.
Chris Ault just cringed when he heard the question. Does Colin Kaepernick need to beat Boise State on Friday night to secure his legacy as a truly great quarterback?
Jeff Nady (Douglas '07), soph., OL, Nevada: Nady did not play in Nevada's 52-6 win over New Mexico State as starting tackle Steve Haley returned from injury.
These are heady times at Douglas High for the Lady Tiger soccer program.
The Carson Valley Chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of The World holds a holiday mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Stodick Estates Model Home, 1380 Stodick Lane in Gardnerville.
Local crafters, cooks and canners present their wares in the Trimmers Outpost barn at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and Dec. 4 and 11. Free craft sessions for children, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free hot chocolate and coffee. The barn is behind Trimmers Outpost, 2276 Main St., Genoa. Information, 782-4517.
My sister Rachael and I started a project about six months ago called Touch of Home, a project that focuses on our soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq. We have been volunteering most of our lives while living in Carson Valley through organizations like Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and 4-H and it has really made us feel wonderful.
Santa will be here in only one week. On Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. until mid-afternoon, Santa will be on the steps of the Gardnerville museum just waiting to have his picture taken with you and your family. Come see Santa and his elves because we will be there too.
The Tahoe/Douglas Elks will host their annual spaghetti feed and Christmas tree bingo night on Friday, Dec. 3 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@record courier.com or
Gardeners like flowers. Now, with snow on the ground, we find other ways to get our flower fix. One approach is to arrange cut flowers and winter greens.
'Gathering at the Gap' watercolor by Teri Sweeney. The Gardnerville artist hosts an open studio show and sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4, and noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, at 1092 Oro Way, Gardnerville. Information, tsart.org or 265-5392.
The Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation recently granted $20,000 to the Carson Valley Arts Council to help fund an executive director position.
Donations of turkeys and holiday food needed at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, open 12:30 -4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, 782-3711.
The Carson Valley Lions Club annual See's Candy sale runs until Dec. 23. Look for the Lions trailer at the corner of Fourth Street and Highway 395 in Minden. All funds raised benefit local service projects. Information, Ron Santi, 267-2774.
Activities director at Carson Valley Residential Care Center
The Young At Heart Senior Citizens Club in conjunction with the Douglas County Senior Center, and with the assistance from the students of Gardnerville Elementary School and Douglas High School are preparing Christmas gift bags for the recipients of Meals-on-Wheels and Douglas County homebound seniors.
Advertisement. What about Christmas? Dread to meet the question, don't you? Been thinking it over for some time and simply can't think of what gifts to give. Why not an Account at the Farmers' Bank of Carson Valley? What can you better afford - what will be more acceptable than a Bank Book?
Our congratulations go to the Coleville High School Wolves' football and volleyball teams. The boys' football team finished second in the state to their nemesis, Pahranagat Valley. It sure seems that team is hard to beat every year.
Sponsor a child in need for Christmas by picking an angel from one of the Project Santa Claus Angel Trees in Carson Valley businesses.
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.
Pinkerton's 'Nutcracker' opens Friday
I cringe when I hear "I want to zero-scape my yard." The unknowing speaker will smile thinking he/she is being environmentally friendly, but in my mind, I see dying trees surrounded by heat islands of rocks. When renovating an existing landscape to a xeriscape, too many people tear out their lawn and other plants and replace them with rocks and pavers. They think using water efficiently means no plants.
St. Gall Women's Society cookbook committee front from left, Betty Larrouy, Carol Aldax, Terri Sutor, and back row, Carol Aster, Pat Cardinal, Maria Martin, Claudi Broquist, Pat Brunner, Barbara McRoberts display copies of their women's society's 'A Taste of Heaven' cookbook of recipes from church members and a mystery restaurant. The cookbook is available for $15 at the church office, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 782-2852.
Alyssa Anne Matus and Kyle Edward Martinez of Tucson are engaged to be married July 9, 2011, in Minden Park and the CVIC Hall.
Barton Hospice's annual Tree of Remembrance ceremony is 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Handmade porcelain ornaments will be available for $25. Proceeds benefit Barton Hospice. Information, (530) 543-5909.
Chris Ault didn't have to search all that long and hard to find some motivation for his Nevada Wolf Pack football team this week.
How high can the Nevada Wolf Pack football team climb in the Bowl Championship Series standings? Well, a spot in the Top 10 is not out of the question. The Pack, currently ranked 18th, could move to 14 or 15 after this weekend. And then, after a victory over Boise State on Nov. 26, it will only be a short hop, skip and a jump to the Top 10. The key is moving up at least three spots this week. That will take a blowout victory over New Mexico State and a loss by four or five teams just ahead of them in the BCS standings. The win over New Mexico State shouldn't be a problem. The second part of that equation is a little more cloudy. But it could happen. Virginia Tech, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Michigan State and Oklahoma State all could lose this weekend.
The Carson Valley Sinfonia presents its free Fall Concert 2010, 4 p.m. Sunday, at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Cowboy poetry, lively music, tales of the trail, stretch-the-truth yarns and good old-fashioned cowboy fun are part of the 23rd annual Rhymers Rodeer today and Saturday in the Valley Ballroom of the Carson Valley Inn in Minden.
Happy Thanksgiving everybody. We at Douglas County Historical Society want to give thanks for all of you who support our museums. We love you and we thank you.
When Douglas senior Amelia Ritger stepped on the tennis court her first high school match back in 2007, she started winning.
Max's gift tree benefits shelter animals
Coaches around Northern Nevada released their fall sports postseason honors teams this week.
Former Douglas High baseball standout Tyler Hoelzen has signed a letter of intent to pitch for Division I Sacramento State starting in the spring of 2012.
A 15-week ballroom dance class will begin Sunday at the Genoa Town Hall.
The Carson Valley Arts Council hosts its sixth annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest, opening with the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center's Gallery of Trees and Cookie Walk on Dec. 4. Apply by today at the Carson Valley Arts Council office in the Copeland Building, the Douglas County Parks & Recreation office, Douglas County Public Library, and the Gardnerville museum, or at www.historicnevada.org. Information, Dennis Little, CVGingerbread@aol.com or 267-5634.
Chugg-a-chugg-a-chugg-a - there's nothing like the sound of a steam engine. And there's nothing more fun than riding the V&T train with Engine 18 at the lead. The V&T Commission has been working diligently to rebuild the route between Virginia City and Carson City.
The Carson Valley Kiwanis Club hosts its annual Turkey Bingo in two sessions, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Well it is close to Thanksgiving, and for one I am thankful election season is over. Who would think it would come to this? One of the most important actions an American can do, vote intelligently with informed decisions for the good of the whole country, now being done with such negative feelings. As if only voting for the lesser Evil. Is anybody else tired of this negative campaigning, continual haranguing phone calls? Anybody got a sure fire way to stop it?
This is in response to a congratulatory flier I received post-election from the National Shooting Sports Foundation asking me to call Harry Reid and thank him for Nevada's thriving outdoor economy. I have other things to thank Harry Reid for.
I am glad to live in America with all our freedoms. Once in a while, I am frustrated at our freedom of speech, most recently, as regards to the campaigning of some politicians.
I appreciate the fact that The Record-Courier meant to honor our many veterans this year, as always, on Veterans Day. However, I feel compelled to point out that its Nov. 12, 2010, article, "Vets Honored At Senior Center USO Day," actually showed a surprising disregard for military tradition.
I read with some interest the news that Douglas County is suing the Riverwood Partners to void their contract. I don't understand why they would need to sue them.
On Dec. 2, the county commission will consider consolidating the East Valley with the Fairgrounds/Sunrise Estates water systems and the rates for 2011 and 2012.
What are the first thoughts that go through your mind when you see a youth on the streets? How did they get there, where are their parents, and are they safe? It's disturbing to realize that between 1.6 and 2.8 million youth run away annually.
A sobering statistic came to light on Wednesday in a story about foreclosures.
22-2-2 overall, 12-2-2 Sierra League (Combined games with high Desert), 10-2-1 vs. Sierra League opponents, 6-0-1 vs. High Desert League opponents, 7-1-1 home, 7-1-1 away, 8-0-0 neutral, 21-2-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Ten things to watch when the Nevada Wolf Pack (9-1, 4-1) takes on the New Mexico State Aggies (2-8, 1-5) at Mackay Stadium on Saturday (1:05 p.m.) . . .
36-2 overall, 16-0 Northern 4A, 12-0 vs. Sierra League, 7-0 vs. High Desert League, 10-1 home, 9-0 away, 17-1 neutral, 21-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams, 95-12 games played.
Confidence has never been a problem for Olek Czyz.
Illiwa Baldwin is really too young to remember a world without such modern luxuries as microwave ovens, computers, cable television and cell phones.
Colin Kaepernick wishes the Western Athletic Conference would give out its weekly awards to entire teams.
We have been looking for a sign from above all season long to tell us that this Nevada Wolf Pack football season will be different.
Mervin Barth, who raced a horse through town on the night of September 11th, colliding with a buggy occupied by Mrs. M. Jacobsen and Miss Rose Cordes, throwing both of them to the ground and quite seriously injuring the former, has been given a pardon by the Board of Pardons of this state. Young Barth was convicted and sent to the county jail at Genoa to serve a sentence of 90 days and a fine of $90.
Bill Hart was rotating stock in the walk-in refrigerator at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet on Monday. He said turkey donations have been slow up to this point this year.
Sponsor a child in need for Christmas by picking an angel from one of the Project Santa Claus Angel Trees in Carson Valley businesses. The angels include information about a child and one gift request. Wrapped gifts should be returned to Angel Tree locations by Dec. 15 to be distributed to families a few days before Christmas.
Employees from 13 Starbucks stores in the Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe districts conducted a pajama drive for the Austin's House emergency children's shelter in Douglas County. Starbucks encourages partners, friends, families and customers to volunteer in their communities.
As the mother of a fifth-grader and a viewer of the Jeff Foxworthy show, I will tell you a short story that happened this year to me. Jenee was given a geography assignment about longitude and latitude as well as what locations certain oceans were on the map.
I want to say "thank you" to all those who volunteer for the Main Street Gardnerville program. Your personal commitment to the community and the downtown district is heart-warming. There are many committees and a Main Street Board that keep this program running, along with those who participate in Main Street events. The committees seem to be growing in number due to the many seasoned volunteers as well as newcomers, and I thank you for your interest in the program.
The members of Douglas County Sheriff's Search and Rescue would like to thank the following organizations for their assistance in making our recent Search and Rescue Conference 2010 held Nov. 5-7 an extremely successful event: Douglas County Sheriff's Department and Sheriff Ron Pierini, Douglas County School District, Tahoe-Douglas Fire Department, East Fork Fire District, Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department, Round Hill Pines, Lakeside Inn, Nevada State Department of Emergency Management, and Washoe County Sheriff's Department Raven helicopter group.
Gardnerville residents Robert and June Farley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 19, 2010. They were married Oct. 19, 1950, in Lynnwood, Calif.
On Nov. 3, at the Douglas County Republican Women's luncheon three sixth-grade students were honored and presented with prizes for their efforts in an rssay vontest on "Why We Vote." Winners were: Amber Luna, Minden Elementary School; Isabelle Peterson, Gardnerville Elementary School; and Wenny Lu, Pinon Hills Elementary School.
Melissa Oglesby and Craig Hoffman of Gardnerville are engaged to be married Aug. 27, 2011, at Lakeside Beach at Lake Tahoe.
For the second year in a row, the lady Tigers soccer team has won the state championship.
Gold and red autumn foliage were featured at the Carson Valley Photo Club's monthly contest. Pat Stanley won first place with a close-up of ornamental pear tree leaves in his backyard. He titled the winning shot "Morning Dew Drops" but said he had to help Mother Nature's dew with a few sprays from a water bottle. The photo captured a deep red color of the leaves only days before they fell to the ground.
After waiting two years for her daughter to be admitted to the Kids & Horses therapeutic riding program, Kelly Cain can tell that her fifth-grade daughter Hannah, who suffers with cerebral palsy, already loves riding her horse.
Suzi Graham was sitting on the bench next to her mom, Douglas head volleyball coach Josie Graham, as Suzi's younger sister, Coco, helped lead senior-laden Douglas Tiger squad to a state title.
There was a moment late in Saturday's 4A state championship volleyball match during a long rally point where the Douglas High defense coverage lapsed as the ball dropped toward the floor.
From the moment the final whistle blew on last year's state championship game, many assumed that the Douglas girls' soccer team would automatically be right back there this season hoisting the trophy for the second year in a row.
It's a matchup that has been looming on the Douglas girls' soccer team's minds for the last two years.
It would be hard to argue against the proposition that the human conscience is the most convincing evidence that God created man in His image. No other life form has been observed to have a conscience that reflects on, or considers the right or wrong of situations and activities. It is interesting that the forbidden fruit in the garden of Eden was from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Cowboy poetry, lively music, tales of the trail, stretch-the-truth yarns and good old-fashioned cowboy fun are part of the 23rd annual Rhymers Rodeer on Nov. 19 and 20 in the Valley Ballroom of the Carson Valley Inn in Minden.
Douglas Tigers on Stage present what they call the three mantras of improv in "Tigers Live: A Night of Comedy Improvisation," today and Saturday at Douglas High School: Say the first thing that comes to your head (even if it's not that funny), say "Yes ... and" to every offer you're given, and always make your partner look good.
The third annual Stop & Shop event to benefit Jacks Valley Elementary School is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Montana Health and Fitness Center at Genoa Lakes Golf Resort.
Meneley Elementary's 2010 Science Fair will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Students in grades 4 through 6 will showcase their findings after applying the scientific inquiry process to a question. Several K through third grade projects will be included this year, as well.
The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@record courier.com or
Get into the holiday spirit as Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents their 22nd annual production of "The Nutcracker Ballet" on Thanksgiving weekend at the Carson City Community Center. Performances are 7 p.m. Nov. 26 and 27, and 2 p.m. Nov. 28.
If you're still not sure how quickly time flies, try this on for size. The Douglas County Historical Society's annual Christmas Gala is only three weeks away. It's coming so fast that we have already started decorating the museum and Santa's sleigh.
The Carson Valley Arts Council hosts its sixth annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest is free to enter and is open to residents and community groups. The exhibit opens with the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center's Gallery of Trees and Cookie Walk on Dec. 4.
The Douglas County Public Library's fall book sale is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden. Books, audio books, children's books, videos, software and music available for sale. Friends of the Library save 10 percent and get first choice of sale items at the special preview, 5-8 p.m. today. Sign up to become a Friend of the Library at the preview. Remaining items will be half price, 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.
Veterans who served in World War II to those currently serving in the Armed Forces were honored at the Douglas County Senior Center's 11th annual USO Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday.
The Douglas High volleyball and girls' soccer teams will be chasing state titles this weekend, but the road for each will be about as tough as it can get.
I'm two days late and I don't have a ton to say. I did feel the need to post the few blurbs I did come up with last week, so without further delay, here they are:
The artists of the East Fork Gallery wish to thank the community and everyone who helped make our 29th Annual Scarecrow Festival a success. This fun, family event at the Minden Park each October to build your own scarecrow is thoroughly enjoyed by all.
I would personally like to thank all Carson Valley residents that donated cold-weather clothing to our Homeless Veterans Stand Down. A special thanks to Lori Raschilla and Century 21 Clark Properties for allowing us to use their place of business as a drop off location.
Trick or Treat Safety Street at CVIC Hall was an enormous success this year.
The sleeping giant awakened and voted overwhelmingly for return to our Declaration of Independence and Constitutional heritage (Creator-guaranteed rights and limited central government).
The voters have spoken. Question 1 passed, barely. Had 140 voters out of 21,000 voted the opposite it would have been defeated. But it wasn't.
I am nominating Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California Education Advisor Lori Pasqua for employee of the year.
Without question, Bethany Wurster started cementing her legacy at Douglas High School the moment she first stepped on a golf course as a high school student-athlete in the fall of 2007.
The Woodfords Indian Education Center would like to thank Corely Ranch and the Washoe Tribe's new Smoke Shop for their donation of pumpkins.
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who supported the American Red Cross at the Safe Street Trick-or-Treat event Halloween night.
It is getting to be that time of year again, the holidays are approaching. The Halloween candy has been consumed, fall is here in its colorful display of our local trees and hope glimmers, with the elections behind us. It is the time when we begin to make our holiday plans. Will we travel, or have friends or relatives visit? Sound familiar?
While the rest of the country was out trying to change the mess made by our leaders, most of the people of Nevada were quite content to leave their head in the sand and even more to relish the place they hold in America.
Regarding calls for Mr. Raggio's resignation for treason to his political party, there is a larger question.
Thank you to my supporters who placed labels on 8,000 letters for contributions; 10,000 labels on mailers; and 1,200 labels on invitations to house parties. To those who walked door-to-door and made telephone calls it is very much appreciated.
EDITOR: I would like to say thank you to all of those who supported and helped during my campaign to be elected county commissioner.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Douglas County voters who took the time to vote in this year's election. Thank you also for your confidence in electing me to the Douglas County School Board.
In your article on the juvenile party that was published on Nov. 3 you referred to a juvenile who had a ".25 blood alcohol content, three times the legal limit" and four juveniles that "were over the legal limit of .08."
We had a couple of top five lists hanging up in The Record-Courier's newsroom taken from the three-dozen applicants for the job of East Fork Justice of the Peace.
With Veterans Day this week, we should be reminded of all we owe to those who have put themselves at risk for us and our way of life. A very big thank-you goes to all the veterans in our country.
The Harvest Yoga Party to benefit the Kids' Backpack Buddies Consortium is 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday at 02 Yoga & Wellness, 1557 Zerolene Place, Minden.
95 years ago Nov. 12, 1915 James McKay and other residents of Mono county brought to Gardnerville a sheepherder that was demented.
The Douglas County Senior Center hosts their 11th annual USO Veterans Day celebration, 10:30 a.m. to noon today, at the senior center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville.
The monthly lunch meeting of Carson Valley Chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of the World is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 18 in the Douglas/Sierra room at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. The group meets monthly for networking, lunch and a guest speaker.
Thanks again to this wonderful community. We are so thankful as this holiday season approaches that so many of you have come forward to volunteer and with food. The Closet Crafters Fair was a tremendous success as well and we thank you sincerely for shopping with us.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Nevada's Season of Wishes campaign will help the Northern Nevada Chapter raise money to grant as many as 35 wishes to children across 13 counties in the coming year.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services' STEP Together series of seminars to empower parents continues noon to 1 p.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville.
Sometimes when it rains, it pours. Drive through Carson City during a storm and you will see water and mud pouring off properties into the streets and down the gutters.
Kassi Dennis is the new instructor at the Dance Workshop in Minden.
The Douglas County Public Library's fall book sale is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the principles of xeriscaping: start with a plan, improve the soil, choose the right plants, limit lawn, use mulch, irrigate efficiently and maintain the landscape. Appropriate plants are those that hold and conserve water. Water-efficient plants make a xeriscape successful.
Supporters of 4-H have until Dec. 31 to purchase a brick for an expanded outdoor seating area at the State 4-H Camp at Lake Tahoe.
Ava and Allison Ramsey-Kruse put care packages together for the troops. Douglas County 4-H will assemble packages at their second annual support Our Troops Community Club Night.
The Carson Valley Kiwanis Club hosts its annual Turkey Bingo in two sessions, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 20, at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
20-2-2 overall, 12-2-2 Sierra League (Combined games with high Desert), 8-2-1 vs. Sierra League opponents, 6-0-1 vs. High Desert League opponents, 7-1-1 home, 7-1-1 away, 6-0-0 neutral, 19-2-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
1-14-5 overall, 1-12-3 Sierra League (combined games with High Desert), 1-7-2 vs. Sierra League, 0-5-1 vs. High Desert. 0-6-3 home, 1-7-1 away, 0-1-1 neutral, 1-12-4 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
34-2 overall, 16-0 Northern 4A, 12-0 vs. Sierra League, 7-0 vs. High Desert League, 10-1 home, 9-0 away, 15-1 neutral, 21-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams, 89-12 games played.
4-6 overall, 4-4 Northern 4A, 3-2 home, 1-4 away, 0-0 neutral, 4-6 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
RENO -- The Douglas girls' soccer team edged Galena 2-1 to win its second consecutive regional title at Damonte Ranch Saturday night.
For the first time in nine years, the Douglas Tigers are regional champs in volleyball.
RENO - One of the hardest things to do in sport is beat a team three times in the same year.
If the Douglas football team never has to see another game decided on a late play at the goal line, that'll be just fine with the Tigers.
I am so glad the elections are finally over. I have talked to a lot of people and no matter which political party they belong to, we all agree the negative ad campaigning wears us out. We put our trust and faith in someone to take care of our needs and they let us down. We vote for the lesser of two evils.
The Nevada Wolf Pack's defense apparently assumed it had earned a little vacation in the second half last Saturday night.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The Nevada Wolf Pack football team looks bored. They have come out of the locker room the last five games with a yawn, gone through the motions and sleepwalked their way to four victories.
They say the playoffs are the start of a new season. Everyone is 0-0 and anything can happen.
Lookin at Lucky, the race horse owned by Carson Valley Inn and Bodines owner Mike Pegram, will try to continue its banner year Saturday at the Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs in Kentucky.
The Douglas girls' soccer team will play in the regional title game for the third time in as many years Saturday after topping upstart Damonte Ranch 2-0 at Damonte Ranch Thursday in the regional semifinals.
Nevada State Parks hosts an exhibit of historic clothing from the Dangberg Home Ranch collection during this weekend.
The Tahoe-Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670 is sponsoring a Veterans Day concert just for veterans and their immediate families on Thursday evening.
The deadline is noon Wednesday to submit local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@record courier.com or
It's November already and those Cordes Cousins will be here on Nov. 11. They'll be talking about their Aunt Frieda Cordes Godecke and her Record-Courier column which they have compiled into their book, "Frieda's Files." The lecture starts at 7 p.m. and will feature stories about Aunt Frieda, the columns she wrote and just what goes into compiling and publishing a book. There will be autographed copies of the book available for purchase.
We're all aware that when we have a goal and share it with others, the results are much larger than we could ever have imagined. Local scout Steven Hennefer saw this in action as he worked on his Eagle Scout project over the last couple of months.
The Flip Flop Kids Shop fall consignment sale is today through Sunday in the Carson Mall in Carson City. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the half-off sale on Sunday.
Vendors wanted for the fifth annual holiday fair, Nov. 13 and 14, at the Stewart Community Center, 465 Clear Creek Road, Carson City. Booths available for $25 in advance or $35 at the door for both days. The fair features beadwork, candles, crafts, holiday gifts and decor. Indian tacos and food available for sale. Fair hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14. Information, (775) 313-4871.
Berean Bible Church hosts a women's ministries conference with speaker Judy Achilles, 6-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 1516 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Cost, $25 advanced, $30 at the door. Register, Suzie Almeida, 690-6207, or Llew Bush, 265-5611.
I voted today as I do every year, understanding the sacrifice honorable people have made for me to do so. The last two years (today), as I was exiting the polling station I was given a harsh attitude from the (same) Douglas County officer crowding the exit door. I see him smile at others, but as I exit he puffs up and frowns at me.
I'm writing this letter to correct any misperceptions that may have occurred from a recent article that ran about our school district's drug testing results: www.recordcourier.com/article/20101016/NEWS/101019883=search
I am a firm believer in the following quote. "The most important main street in any town is its runway."
Local elections barely registered on the nasty meter in campaign season, something we think that our candidates should be proud of.
The Douglas volleyball team cruised through the first round of the Northern 4A Regional playoffs Wednesday with a 25-17, 25-9, 25-14 against McQueen.
One of the things a team most wants to avoid in the first round of the regional soccer playoffs is letting an underdog stick around until the waning moments.
DAWG's Mutt Poker Walk committee wants to be sure that two contributors receive acknowledgement they deserve for donating items to the raffle booth and the door prizes. They were accidentally omitted from the original list.
In the 1972 movie "The Candidate" Robert Redford's character, Bill MacKay, is elected to the U.S. Senate after an intense, whirlwind campaign during which his handlers tell him everything he is to do or say. Upon realizing his victory, he turns to his consultant and asks, earnestly, "What do I do now?"
First of all, I am writing to highlight an absurd rule established by the Gardnerville Ranchos General Improvement District as promulgated by their "lead person" to me on Oct. 22. He stated that I had 24 hours to remove a load of rock from the street (in my case, 13 cubic yards) that I just had delivered or be subject to a myriad of actions which would be initiated by district.
We all know someone who has lost their home. Nevada has been hard hit in this recent downturn. Many pundits blame Wall Street for generating "investments" that bundled home loans together to minimize risk.
Training is available to become an AARP tax aide to do tax preparation for low-income taxpayers, with attention to those age 60 and older. Training is the first week in January. Work will be one day a week in February through April. Information, 267-7998.
Tickets are on sale for the Christmas in the Sierra concert featuring David John & the Comstock Cowboys in the Genoa Town Hall.
It was Oct. 20 and the weatherman predicted it to be a gorgeous sunny day for a road trip to Apple Hill. We had a tight time frame in which to complete the trip but we were easily able to complete it on time, even with all the road construction.
It seems hardly creditable that strawberries can be raised in Carson Valley in November, but such is the case and last Friday this office received a box of delicious berries raised by Wm. Castle at his gardens west of Sheridan and close to the foot of Jobs Peak. The berries were fully ripe, beautifully colored and had all of the excellent flavor of those raised at his gardens in mid-summer.
The Curves Holiday Shopping Extravaganza begins 6 p.m. today at Curves, 1540 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Vendors include Silpada Designs, Pampered Chef, Cache Candles, Tupperware, H20 home cleaning products, Avon, art by Carol Lucas, and a bake sale. Wine and hors d'oeuvres.
Any arguments as to why the Northern 4A is keeping eight out of 11 teams in the playoff structure were probably ended with last week's wild finish to the regular season.
Vendors wanted for the fifth annual holiday fair, Nov. 13 and 14, at the Stewart Community Center, 465 Clear Creek Road, Carson City. Booths available for $25 in advance or $35 at the door for both days. The fair features beadwork, candles, crafts, holiday gifts and decor. Indian tacos and food available for sale. Fair hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 13, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 14. Information, (775) 313-4871.
Brianna Torres earned the title of 2010 National All-American Miss Pre-teen and will represent Nevada in the national pageant at Disneyland in Anaheim during Thanksgiving week.
Douglas County 4-H held its annual Awards Night Ceremony on Oct. 18 with more than 225 in attendance. Members received Year Pins, Project Medals and Portfolio/ Recordbook Awards based on their hard work and commitment to their 4-H program. Volunteers and community supporters were on hand to be honored and to share in the festivities.
Olivia and Breanna Ross-Dee make cards to send the troops. Douglas County 4-H will assemble packages at their second annual support Our Troops Community Club Night. Provide contact information for local troops serving overseas by Nov. 9 to Adrienne Sawyer at 782-9960.
The Carson Valley Inn in Minden and Bodines Casino in Carson City are combining their resources to collect canned goods and other non-perishable food items on Wednesdays in November in preparation for the Share Your Christmas Community Food Drive on Dec. 10.
Donations of small presents, sundries, and sugar-free candy are needed for Christmas gift bags for Meals on Wheels recipients and homebound seniors.
Tickets are on sale for the Gardnerville Council of the Knights of Columbus New Year's Eve Dance Gala at the St. Gall Pastoral Center. The event features the 16-piece Sierra Swing Band of Reno. Doors open at 8 p.m. with music at 9 p.m. Table snacks and a no-host bar available. Hors d'oeuvres served at 10 p.m. and champagne at midnight.
Joyce's Fine Jewelry hosts the 30th annual Christmas card release party by local artist Mimi Jobe, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
We, as Americans, made choices in 2006 and 2008. As a result, we have seen the biggest expansion of the federal government in our history. You, Sen. Reid, are supposed to represent us. Instead, I find that you are pursuing your own progressive agenda, with back-room deals, rule changes and special "deals" to get votes for your agenda.
The Flip Flop Kids Shop fall consignment sale is Nov. 5-7 in the Carson Mall in Carson City. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the half-off sale Sunday.
Cowboy poetry, lively music, tales of the trail, stretch-the-truth yarns and good old-fashioned cowboy fun are part of the 23rd annual Rhymers Rodeer on Nov. 19 and 20 in the Valley Ballroom of the Carson Valley Inn in Minden.
The Douglas County Public Library's fall book sale is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 13 in the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden. Books, audio books, children's books, videos, software and music available for sale.
Students from schools within the Carson River watershed are invited to enter the Carson River Video Contest, a competition designed to spark creative messages about preserving, protecting and restoring the river and its sensitive shoreline.
The Carson Valley Roping Club's barbecue and dance is 5:30 p.m. to midnight Nov. 13 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Western music by the Jackals.
Carson Valley United Methodist Church honors Veterans Day at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services on Nov. 14 with a liturgical dance performed by students from the All About Dance studio of Minden. Also on the program is the Chancel Choir performing the American trilogy of "Dixie," "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and "All My Trials."
The Carson Valley Kiwanis Club hosts its annual Turkey Bingo in two sessions, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 20, at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Carson Valley Community Theatre hosts an acting workshop with producer, director, and acting coach Peter Frisch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 6 and 7, at the Carson Valley Arts Council Building on Highway 395 between County Road and First Street in Minden.
Soroptimist International of the Comstock hosts its first Ladies Night Out, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 13, at Dayton Valley Golf Club, 101 Palmer Drive.
