Carson Valley United Methodist Church hosts a music workshop and concert with songwriters and worship leaders Jim and Jean Strathdee on Nov. 6.
Sales of fresh noble fir and mixed evergreen wreaths and decorations benefit Austin's House emergency children's shelter of Northern Nevada.
Jesus made it abundantly clear that serving people is the prime objective when it comes to kingdom activity. Serving people is an indicator or a sign we have given our life to the Lord. When we serve people we demonstrate the love of God, He has place in our hearts.
As a long-time resident of Douglas County I am concerned about the direction that our county and local government are headed. Our community faces a myriad of issues not the least of which is an economic downturn that presents the very real possibility of reductions in county services and lay offs of county personnel. Those who we elect into public office have to be the best of the best, innovative, responsible and devoted to the needs of their constituents. I'm tired of politicians, I want problem solvers!
It ranged from ugly to uncanny, sometimes on the same play.
The Fabric Chicks Sewing & Socializing Club meets 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Fabric Chicks, 1166 Annie Court, Unit C, Minden. Bring your old and new projects. The club meets 10 a.m. to noon on the third Friday of the month for show and tell and demonstrations by members. Everyone is welcome. Information, coffeybreak2@aol.com or 267-9885. Pot luck and socializing events are 3-10 p.m. Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 at Fabric Chicks in Minden. RSVP at 267-0204.
Looking for something fun to do this Nevada Day/Halloween holiday weekend?
The sixth annual Carson Valley Harvest Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395, a mile south of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 3 to 17, free for children 2 and younger. Events include the ShowBiz Kids talent showcase at noon Saturday, corn maze at 7-9 p.m. Saturday, and Halloween costume contest, 3 p.m. Sunday. Information, corleyranch.com
The Pau-Wa-Lu Players, students from Pau-Wa-Lu and Carson Valley middle schools, present "Murders in the Heir," today, Saturday and Sunday, at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, 701 Long Valley Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
The Harmonic Intervals Glee Club for ages 12-18 begins, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, with weekly rehearsals at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
Wild Horse Productions offers a ensemble acting workshop for adults, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6, at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St., Carson City.
A benefit party for Chuck Battle is 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Buckaroo's Saloon. Karaoke will be hosted by Dale Jantzen.
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
A reader recently asked "Because water cost so much now, my family would like to xeriscape our front yard. Could you do some articles about this?" Since this is a great idea and fall is the perfect time to change out or plant a landscape, here are the seven concepts of xeriscaping.
Although October weather has been really wet, your local museums are the place to be. This weekend marks the closing of the Genoa Courthouse Museum for the season. This will be your last chance to visit before spring. The exhibit committee always works wonders in Genoa over the winter. If you want to see the Genoa museum the way it was before they worked their magic, get over to Genoa by Sunday.
Nevada State Parks hosts an exhibit of historic clothing from the Dangberg Home Ranch collection during Nevada Day weekend and the first weekend in November.
The Western singer/songwriter Brenn Hill plays today at the CVIC Hall as part of the Carson Valley Arts Council's 2010-11 concert series.
Our family would like to personally thank Dr. Todd Gray DDS, The Ridge Tahoe, Les Schwab Tire and Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center for their support of the Sierra Youth Football League Douglas Tigers varsity team. Thank you again for the support.
EDITOR: My name is Norma Freitas, cosmetologist at Shear Heaven Salon. I was out of the country to educate and help make a difference for the ladies there in Kabul, Afghanistan,
Once again, in his letter to the Editor of Oct. 27, Lynn Muzzy makes an incorrect assertion, in this case about my Oct. 15 response to information in his Oct. 8 letter in The Record-Courier about county salary hikes.
EDITOR: I grew up with Republican parents who believed in fiscal responsibility, social justice and equal opportunity. T
God help us if we as an electorate get this wrong. As H. L. Mencken wrote so eloquently in the last century: "The aim of all practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed and hence clamorous to be led to safety, by menacing it with an endless series of hobgoblins, all of them imaginary."
What's your voter IQ? Why are you voting for a particular candidate and what is their platform? Have you done your homework? Have you met the candidate? Have you researched their past performance and know what their plans for our future are?
EDITOR: The two-party system, with the money and funding (and party agenda), has gotten us where we are today in America, the land of the free.
EDITOR: We moved to Douglas County approximately two years ago, from Missouri.
EDITOR: It's getting close to election day and for those of you who have not decided who to elect for Douglas County recorder, I would like to suggest Karen Ellison.
As a 32-year avid airport supporter and previous owner of two businesses, I urge you to vote yes on the airport use ordinance. The outcome of county question No. 1 will affect other county agencies in our community. This will occur as follows:
Proponents of Question 1 advertise that they want a rural airport for traditional uses like soaring. Yet run a disingenuous smear campaign against Tony Sabino, owner of Soar Minden, who's devoted 30 years to the promotion of soaring here.
I finally figured it out after all the confusing talk on the airport question.
"Enough. Stop all the bickering and take charge of our airport?" Are you yelling at your children? The "handful of the same noisy objectors who specialize in befuddling this issue and others" are the people, the citizens who passed the original airport ordinance.
In my neighborhood and I am in sure yours too, there are many foreclosed homes that are being neglected by the banks that now own them. Just across the street from me there is a home that is just sitting there deteriorating.
EDITOR: As a 30-year resident of Douglas County, I have rarely seen a candidate more qualified to represent all of us in the Nevada Assembly.
I am writing this letter in support of the re-election of Nancy McDermid for county commissioner District 4.
EDITOR: I am not sure how many of District 4 voters realize that Nancy McDermid, the commissioner of District 4, is also the representative to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board.
I support Nancy McDermid for Douglas County District 4 Commissioner because of the results Nancy achieved as our representative during the preceding term.
EDITOR: Because Douglas County is facing unprecedented challenges I am seeking election to the County Commission District 4 seat.
"Empty promises, countless cliches and nonspecific claims" - some people will say anything to get elected.
I keep hoping someone else will bring this issue into the public dialogue, but alas, now at the 11th hour I have to say something. I am opposed to Lee Bonner as a county commissioner.
EDITOR: With declining revenues over the past four years, I don't believe Mr. Brady's much touted degree in finance has bestowed any great benefit to our county or local businesses
On June 17 four members of the board of commissioners (Johnson excepted) rejected the proposed consolidation of the eight water enterprise funds for a whole host of reasons. One of which included the result of the East Valley utility users being forced to pay for fixing the other funds.
Last Thursday, the Douglas junior varsity football team bounced back from the previous week's loss with a well played 27-14 win over Spanish Springs.
It appears the Douglas football team has all but locked up a trip to Manogue in the first round of the playoffs. Douglas, of course, fell 31-30 to the Miners in the second week of the season.
The Douglas High girls' soccer team will ride a three-game win streak heading into next week's regional playoffs thanks to a 2-1 win at Galena on Saturday and a 1-0 win at Damonte Ranch Monday.
Douglas' two regional tennis champs fell during the first round of the state tournament in Reno on Friday.
The Douglas football team will wrap up the regular season Thursday night with a chance to clinch the No. 5 seed heading into the Northern 4A playoffs next week.
The Douglas High boys' and girls' cross country teams are peaking at the right time heading into this week's regional championships.
Amanda Kathleen Mullen and Lucas William Stewart were married June 26, 2010, at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community in Carson City.
Shenea Ann Stephenson and Christopher Paul Strader were married June 26, 2010, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Reno, with the Rev. John Steinfeld officiating.
Kirsten Pieters and Eddie Shope are engaged to be married Jan. 2, 2011, in Genoa.
The Carson Valley Harvest Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395, a mile south of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 3 to 17, free for children 2 and younger. Events include the ShowBiz Kids talent showcase at noon Oct. 30, and Halloween costume contest, 3 p.m. Oct. 31. Information, corleyranch.com
I've been itching to plant bulbs. I saw a big bag of daffodils one day and couldn't resist buying them. I have been restraining myself from putting them in the ground knowing full well that with all this warm weather they might start growing. Then, winter would come and all the new growth would die, leaving me no bulb development in spring. However, spring bulbs still need fall planting.
We have heard on the news about scams that are being done to people, but it never really made a big impression on me until yesterday when we received one of their phony letters.
Frederick Heise, who was thrown from a wagon near Markleeville last Wednesday when the brake rod broke and let the heavy wagon run onto the team, died from his injuries at Carson Friday morning to which place he was taken for medical treatment. An operation was found to be necessary but the internal injuries were of such nature that it was impossible for the physicians to save his life. Deceased was born in Wittlothe, Germany, 58 years ago. He is survived by a wife and eight children.
Brenn Hill's new CD "Equine" appeals to cowboys, cowboy wannabes, people who love the West or people who just love the idea of the West.
EDITOR: The senior education seminar, sponsored by Douglas County Nevada TRIAD in conjunction with the Carson Valley Medical Center and held at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church on Oct. 13, was a complete success.
The next time you hear statements about budgets, surpluses, deficits, income taxes or the national debt consider the following.
EDITOR: I have taken the time to get to know her. I have sat quietly on several different occasions when she stood before small gatherings of supporters and folks who were maybe sitting on the fence
I have just a few thoughts and reminders on elections and administrations since I began voting in 1973.
This is the second time I find myself indebted to letter-writer Bill Hamilton. A couple of weeks ago in this space I criticized Douglas County's economic vitality project - an elaborate, partially tax-funded undertaking to identify future economic opportunities for the county. My concern was that the project's splashy kickoff might be a pre-election distraction from a lack of more immediate measures that would get government out of the way of private sector prosperity growth.
Being a candidate for Assembly District 39 has been a rewarding experience, and I would like to share my views and those from voters I have talked with throughout Douglas County.
EDITOR: Kelly Rosser, Letter to the Editor Oct. 10, did not understand my position in favor of limited government as it pertains to opposition to question No. 1, the airport ordinance.
Last Thursday, I received, a letter from Mr. Tony Sabino, as did probably the rest of the voters. He attempted to explain to me why I should vote against the proposed airport use ordinance - Douglas County Question No. 1.
EDITOR: Carson Valley residents negatively impacted in recent years by the large increase in number of jet and other large aircraft routinely overflying Valley homes to and from the Minden-Tahoe Airport have every right to be concerned about the passage of county ballot question No. 1 - the airport weight limit ordinance amendment measure.
EDITOR: Have you ever noticed that when there is a complete lack of evidence to support certain people's arguments that they invariably turn to conspiracies?
While the airport issue seems to have lots of emotion, one fact I have not seen the proponents refute is the flawed airport studies. According to Wayne Ferree, opponent on the issue, the two studies made in 2002 and 2005 were done by the same firm and have holes in them.
I grew up in the Carson Valley and spent a lot of time with my family, and other families, at the Minden-Tahoe Airport. Back then it was called the Douglas County Airport. My father is a soaring pilot and still flies in our spectacular natural environment.
EDITOR: The purpose of this letter is to encourage you to join me in supporting the re-election of Tom Moore to the Douglas County Board of Trustees.
Responding to the letter written praising the GID of Indian Hills. This board is so out of touch with the community they do what they want regardless what the people want. Do not listen to us.
EDITOR: I have read several attempts by people in the community trying to label Mr. Bonner as a PR guy. I found out he isn't a PR guy at all.
Mr. Bonner is so out of touch with our county that when he filed to run in March, he didn't even know that he would be representing District 2. He showed up with a camera crew, paid the filing fee in 100 $1 bills and claimed that he had lived here five years. According to his Linked-In resume, he didn't move here until March 2006.
EDITOR: This is an endorsement for Bob Pohlman to be elected to the Minden Town Board.
I don't know your stand on the proposed Use Ordinance but the waters around the ordinance are pretty mirky. I was a professional pilot and retired here to fly sailplanes.
Douglas linebacker Riley Griffith hammered Spanish Springs quarterback Tanner Oates, sending the ball bouncing into the end zone.
Is the Bible the word of God? That's a question asked by every generation since the canon of scripture and is impossible to answer in this column. Still I'd like to give evidence that might help settle the question of inspiration of the Bible.
Berean Bible Church hosts a women's ministries conference with Judy Achilles, who speaks on the theme of "Great is Thy Faithfulness," 6-8 p.m. Nov. 5, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 6, at 1516 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The Western Athletic Conference coaches and media are predicting the Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team to finish third in the regular season this year.
Playoff positioning will be on the line tonight as Spanish Springs comes to town to face the Douglas football team at 7 p.m. at Keith "Duke" Roman Field in Minden.
There's always a risk on senior night that the emotion of playing the last home game will overcome the task at hand.
For the past year it has been my pleasure to participate in the Leadership Douglas County program offered through the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce. What an awesome program to have in our local community.
EDITOR: I am writing this letter to express my appreciation for the conference I attended on Oct. 13.
EDITOR: At one time or another each of us needs a simple act of kindness in our lives.
Enough. Stop all the bickering and take charge of our airport. Vote yes on Question 1 and put control of the airport's future back into the hands of the citizens. We have been operating without an enforceable airport ordinance for years. It is time to get this situation straightened out.
EDITOR: We are 20-year residents of Douglas County. We both learned to fly at the Minden airport, fulfilling the dreams of flying that we had since we were young children
EDITOR: In recent months and over years past, the airport has been under siege from opponents that have misled the community by special interest groups.
A bad law is a bad law, period. How can a law be good if it doesn't protect the citizens or give its citizens control? How can a law be good if it is NOT enforced because it's not enforceable? What kind of a law penalizes the citizens of Douglas County instead of the culprit? A bad law is a bad law, right?
The sixth annual Carson Valley Harvest Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395, a mile south of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 3 to 17, free for children 2 and younger. Events include a talent show 3 p.m. Oct. 23, and Halloween costume contest, 3 p.m. Oct. 31. Information, corleyranch.com
For the past six months or more, I thought there were only two candidates running for each respective office in Nevada. That was until I received my voting ballot in the mail.
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
Please vote for Jo Etta Brown for Assembly District 39. She is a leader who listens to people. She will be a strong, fiscally responsible member of the Assembly. She will not yield to special interest groups. She has a sound background of work experience. Talk to her, read her blog.
EDITOR: I am writing this letter to voice my support for Nancy McDermid for Douglas County Commissioner District 4
You still have time to take in tonight's Haunted Gardnerville Ghost Walk, drumming up some of Gardnerville's more famous residents. Saturday, Oct. 23, will highlight the 14th annual Douglas County Historical Society Cemetery Tour at the historic Mottsville Cemetery, the oldest in Nevada and Sunday, Oct. 24, we will present the Haunted Genoa Ghost Walk. This fun event will be over before you can say Ghost Walk. Call 782-2555 for information and tickets.
EDITOR: We are writing this letter in support of Tom Moore, who is running for re-election as a school board trustee. Tom has proven himself to be an excellent trustee.
Sales of fresh noble fir and mixed evergreen wreaths and decorations benefit Austin's House emergency children's shelter of Northern Nevada.
Knights of Columbus bingo at St. Gall Church today benefits the Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center. Doors open at 6 p.m., play starts at 7 p.m. Buy-in of $21. The church is at 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
The Tuesdays together: Titus 2 women's group of Berean Bible Church meets, 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, at a member's home. Call for location, Susie Almeida, 690-6207.
Spirits from the past can be found on the streets and in the cemeteries of Carson Valley for the Douglas County Historical Society's Haunted Weekend running through Sunday.
The Dakota Organization presents "Talking With ...," Jane Martin's character study of women's loves, loneliness and obsession is performed 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden.
The Books with Beat @ Your Library Teen Read Week runs through today at the Douglas County Public Library. The program encourages students read for pleasure and to visit libraries to check out free materials on poetry, audio books, and books about music. Teens who check out books receive a raffle ticket for a free book. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.
The mercury is dropping, the leaves are changing colors and the holiday season is fast approaching. Halloween and the annual Trick or Treat Safety Street alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating will be held in Minden at the CVIC Hall on Oct. 31.
The Pau-Wa-Lu Players, students from Pau-Wa-Lu and Carson Valley middle schools, present "Murder's in the Heir," opening today at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, 701 Long Valley Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
Douglas High senior Bethany Wurster wrapped up her high school career Tuesday afternoon, taking ninth at the NIAA 4A State Girls' Golf Championships at the Hidden Valley Country Club in Reno.
The Sierra Lutheran High School volleyball team improved to 14-1 on the year Tuesday night, defeating Virginia City 20-25, 25-14, 26-24, 25-17.
The Douglas boys' soccer team settled for a 1-1 tie with Manogue Wednesday afternoon, despite dominating nearly every facet of the match.
The Douglas girls' soccer team picked up a 4-2 win over Manogue in Minden Tuesday night.
It's been four days and I'm still trying to process what happened in Reno on Friday night.
Tom Christy's Minstrels at Minden tomorrow night. Funny comedians, sweet singers, phenominal dancers, master musicians, classical and ragtime songs as well as popular. Mirth provoking situations. Big dance after the show. This is not a moving picture show but a high class minstrel show composed of entirely white people, furnishing you an entertainment that is strictly moral and refined, free from vulgarity.
A group of Carson Valley residents seeking to put their CrossFit training to the test travelled to Bear Valley two weeks ago to participate in a unique challenge that is quickly gaining worldwide popularity.
The Dakota Organization presents "Talking With ...," Jane Martin's character study of women's loves, loneliness and obsession is performed 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden.
Turn the game of Clue into a play and you have "Murder's in the Heir" by Billy St. John.
The Harmonic Intervals Glee Club for ages 12-18 begins, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 4, with rehearsals on Thursdays at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
Knights of Columbus bingo at St. Gall Catholic Church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, on Oct. 22 benefits the Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center.
The sixth annual Carson Valley Harvest Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395, a mile south of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 3 to 17, free for children 2 and younger. Events include a talent show 3 p.m. Oct. 23, and Halloween costume contest, 3 p.m. Oct. 31. Information, corleyranch.com
Both the Douglas boys' and girls' soccer teams settled for ties against Reno in Reno on Saturday.
Spirits from the past can be found on the streets and in the cemeteries of Carson Valley for the Douglas County Historical Society's Haunted Weekend, Thursday through Sunday. One thing for certain is you won't be bored to death.
There are about five buffalo on the east side of Highway 395 just north of Stephanie before the bridge. Be careful when you go to look at them, I have had to pull over on the shoulder because I keep finding myself weaving trying to spot them. At first I thought they were mounds of dirt, but I noticed there is a new taller fence in the field. I wasn't sure why until I saw the tall creatures standing up one time.
Marianne Wood and Seth Gardner are engaged to be married Jan. 15, 2011, at Genoa Community Church.
The Sierra Lutheran volleyball team picked up a pair of league wins to improve to 13-1 on the year last week.
Foothills residents Jack (John) and Joyce Richardson recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 15, 1960, at the Hollywood First Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles.
The Coleville Wolves football team moved to 7-0 on the season after dominating the hosting Mineral County Serpents 78-6. The victory gives the Wolves a two game lead at the top of the standing with only two home games remaining.
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.
Singers from Carson Valley are needed for a holiday performance of Vivaldi's "Gloria." Rehearsals are 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 7 in the church sanctuary of Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
Brenda Robertson, board member of the Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley, accepts a check for $1,000 from Phil Stoll of The White House Bed & Breakfast from proceeds from The White House Autumn Boutique Fair during Candy Dance weekend. Stoll also donated $500 to the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra. Martha Williams of Antiques Plus and the Peddlers Faire donated $1,216.85 to Rich Sheldrew, board member for the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra.
Although voters are split on a host of political issues, they seem to agree that this election itself is of monumental importance.
EDITOR: I would like to thank a few people for their outstanding work ethic.
Homecoming week was a success and it was all thanks to the great people from our wonderful community. We would like to congratulate our 2010 Homecoming Queen Jessica Vega and King Matt Thomas. Also, big thanks to the nominees for all of their involvement in the week: Chris Downs, Shannon Dugan, Carson McFadden, Asher Moody, Jonny Lawrence, Daniel Lundergreen, Naomi Roberts and Shannon Sturgess.
Douglas Animal Welfare Group would like to thank all those in the community that supported our recent Mutt Poker Walk. We wouldn't have had such a successful event without your support. The proceeds will help DAWG continue its primary mission of improving the adoptability of the animals at the Douglas County Animal Shelter. The following is a list of those sponsors, supporters and vendors who helped make this event happen.
EDITOR: Many thanks to the staff at China Spring Youth Camp and Douglas County Juvenile Probation for facilitating a team building experience for the entire sixth-grade class at Gardnerville Elementary School.
EDITOR: I agree with your editorial that reducing the speed limit on 395 just south of Highway 88 would accomplish little, but for a slightly different reason.
Writing to comment on Sheila Gardner's story on the Minden council discussing lowering the speed limit from 35 to 25 as you enter the town of Minden on 395.
EDITOR: Street Vibrations is a once a year event. It is published so you know when it is happening. If you don't like loud pipes and good natured bikers, don't sit out on the lawn in a direct route where the bikes will pass by and then complain about it.
I write this letter to emphasize to the citizens of the great state of Nevada, as well as the United States: Study the ballots, and vote as if your life depends on it. It is in our opinion that most of the elected officials of the United States think they are a member of an elitist group.
Harry Reid might be an expert at playing games in Washington, but many people in Nevada aren't playing his game. Several things about the debate he had with Angle are very troubling.
I find it interesting that Sharron Angle boasts about her Christian beliefs, but has political ads that are full of lies. Now tell me - How Christian is that? What kind of family value is that? Sharron, if you talk the talk then you need to walk the walk. All I see is hypocrisy.
EDITOR: When I served in the military we had periodic Operational Readiness Inspections. These exercises tested the readiness of each organization to fulfill its combat mission.
EDITOR: Vote. The coming election is monumental in that it is pivotal.
Mr. Ben Justus is right on target in the Oct. 1 issue with his letter captioned "Vote Incumbents Out." The thought, of course, shall fall short, given the total lack of wit shown by voters.
A yes vote on the county airport use Question 1 is the only logical choice, and the reason is the ready availability of emergency services in Douglas County. To wit, on July 3, 2001, a lightning strike ignited a wildfire about 200 yards south of my home on the western side of the Carson Valley. That fire catalyzed action by the U.S. Forest Service, Nevada Division of Forestry, Nevada Division of Wildlife, etc.
I recognize and accept people can print just about anything in an ad in your paper. It is free speech. However, the ad run by this Tony Sabino from Soar Minden is offensive. I imagine it is offensive to many people in our community, particularly, our elected officials and the public servants we employ.
The Tahoe-Douglas Visitor Authority supports the passage of the Airport Ordinance Question 1. The Visitor Authority is responsible for the promotion of tourism in our region based on funding received from the collection of room taxes.
I read Shizuru's letter of Oct. 13 in amazement. It took me a while to figure out it was about the proposed airport ordinance. She starts off talking about philosophy and individual liberties and then launches into a discussion of weight studies and what she speculates the FAA will do regarding funding.
Denunciations of airport ordinance opponents by supporters are so fierce they seem reason enough to vote "no" on the airport ballot question, let alone enough inaccuracies to fill a book. The Chamber of Commerce just chimed in with a sales pitch that weakening voter control will somehow strengthen it. Here's a short-list of some of the fear-mongering, misstatements, and omissions promoting the ballot question.
I have been watching the debate over the proposed airport ordinance.
None of those for, and few of those against, have addressed what I believe is the true crux of the proposed ordinance.
None of those for, and few of those against, have addressed what I believe is the true crux of the proposed ordinance.
I will refrain from naming names. I was at a nonpartisan political discussion event recently and standing at the edge of an exchange between several players on the political scene including several candidates. One such, a tall fellow complete with cowboy hat and belt buckle that could pick up HBO, was being queried as to why, since he had left politics some time back was he again running for an even higher office? The gentleman guffawed and replied, "well, I couldn't find an honest job."
This year's election includes some very important local races. There are three school board races on our ballots, people whose decisions will affect not only our own children but those of our friends, business associates and neighbors.
When considering a candidate for county commissioner, I look for three qualities: long-standing knowledge of the problems facing Douglas County, a lengthy record of community involvement in trying to make our county the best possible place to live, and the background and experience to bring about positive changes, especially in these challenging financial times. Because he possesses all these qualities, Dave Brady deserves your support.
As resident of Douglas County I wish to take this opportunity to endorse Lee Bonner for Douglas County commissioner in District 2.
As a concerned citizen and resident of Indian Hills General Improvement District I became aware of some issues being misrepresented by new candidates that are very misleading, and contrary to what is, and has actually occurred in the IHGID over the past 2-1/2 years.
I'm the engineer asked by a Douglas County commissioner in the fall of 2007 to review the airport pavement capacity studies.
Grading the Nevada Wolf Pack football team after a 27-21 loss at Hawaii Saturday night . . .
Douglas High senior Amelia Ritger won the third regional title of her high school career Saturday, defeating Reno's McCall Board 6-2, 6-2 in the championship match at the Caughlin Club in Reno.
Douglas football coach Mike Rippee has been touting his offensive line all season long -- and with good reason.
After Hug had a game called early against Carson last week, the Douglas girls' soccer team wasn't sure what to expect from their matchup with the Hawks Thursday night.
Ken Miller will portray early Gardnerville resident and bank owner Arendt Jensen on the Haunted Gardnerville Ghost Walk, during the Douglas County Historical Society's annual Haunted Weekend, beginning Thursday.
Ten things to look for when the Nevada Wolf Pack takes on the Hawaii Warriors Saturday night in Honolulu . . .
Chris Ault says you can't lose a football game during a plane ride.
With a 4-0 series record against a winless Damonte Ranch squad, all signs would point to an easy victory for the Douglas football team in South Reno tonight.
The Douglas High volleyball team cruised to a three-game sweep over Carson Thursday night, winning 25-8, 25-17, 25-16.
The Douglas County Historical Society's Haunted Weekend begins Thursday and continues through Oct. 24, with stories about early settlers' haunted sites, hangings, and murders.
Spirits from the past can be found on the streets and in the cemeteries of Carson Valley for the Douglas County Historical Society's Haunted Weekend on Oct. 21-24. One thing for certain is you won't be bored to death.
The Dakota Organization presents "Talking With ...," Jane Martin's character study of women's loves, loneliness and obsession is performed 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Oct. 22 and Oct. 23, and 2 p.m. Oct. 24 at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden.
Students at Scarselli Elementary have been busy working their way around the world in a reading incentive program titled "Here's to Our Heroes; Reading Saves the Day."
A photo of a crimson sunset took top honors in the monthly competition held by the Carson Valley Photo Club.
"Saturday Night Live" meets the Sierra when the Dakota Organization and the Brewery Arts Center Performing Arts Collaborative present "I Say Nevada, " opening tonight and running through Sunday, 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
The High Desert Rockers meet, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26, at the Nevada National Guard Center, 2460 Fairview Drive, Carson City. Check in at the guardhouse, and bring identification.
Archaeologist Dr. Angus R. Quinlan discusses petroglyphs of Nevada in a free lecture, 7 p.m. Oct. 27, at the Copeland Cultural Center's ArtBar, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
The Tahoe Youth & Family Services' STEP Together series of free lunchtime seminars to empower parents continues at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville.
The Northern 4A Regional tennis championships got underway in Carson on Tuesday and Wednesday. Douglas has four players advance to the second round.
The Douglas volleyball team swept past Spanish Springs in three games on Tuesday, winning 25-18, 26-24, 25-16.
After managing just two goals in its last three games, the Carson boys' soccer team was looking to boost its offensive production.
It's basketball season and Keith Olson is limping.
SPARKS - It was a huge day for Carson Valley golfers Tuesday afternoon at the NIAA 4A Regional Golf Championships at Red Hawk.
The match had barely been over for five minutes when both coaches were already talking about the regional playoffs, which start in about three weeks.
The Suicide Prevention Network of Douglas County was humbled and overwhelmed by all who participated in the Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope.
EDITOR: I have finally had it with Harry's half-truths and downright lies. In one of the latest Reid claims responsibility for sending National Guardsmen to the Arizona border.
Nevada houses the most important race of this election because the outcome determines Nevada's power in the national political arena.
EDITOR: As a past president of the Carson Valley Vanguard Coalition, the local airport watchdog group, I will be voting against the new airport ordinance.
The Board of Directors of the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Authority supports a "Yes" vote on Douglas County Question 1, the airport use ordinance.
A famous economist and political philosopher once said that the Constitution cannot safeguard individual liberties unless the prevailing culture favors limited government. To maintain our quality of life and the vitality of our gliding community, we must vote against increasing federal government dependence by voting against the Airport Ordinance (Question 1).
EDITOR: The Sustainable Growth Committee takes pleasure in announcing its endorsement of Dave Brady for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners of Douglas County for District 2.
EDITOR: As a Douglas County planning commissioner, I have had the opportunity to serve with both Lawrence Howell and Nancy McDermid.
We doubt there would be much interest in lowering the speed limit entering Minden if motorists were actually going 35 mph.
95 years ago Oct. 15, 1915 Henry and Fred Bruns, Walter and Will Thornburg and Will Neddenriep all of Alpine county, returned from a hunting trip to the Dardenelles and report the best of luck, having bagged four large buck.
The sixth annual Carson Valley Harvest Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395, a mile south of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville.
The 10th annual A Touch of Class craft show is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, at 1467 Glenwood Drive, Gardnerville.
Saturday, Oct. 23, a Ride for the Wounded Warriors will leave Mountainview Barbecue at 10 a.m. All motorcycles, cars, trucks, as well as any other street legal vehicles are welcome to participate.
Booth spaces available for the October Starving Artist Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, in the parking lot of the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
Nevada author Stan Paher speaks on ghost towns 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.
A total of almost $30,000 was paid in the most successful saddle-trained horse adoption event hosted by Bureau of Land Management, the Nevada Department of Agriculture & the Nevada Department of Corrections on Saturday at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City.
High Sierra Flycasters present a free family film night with a showing of the fly-fishing documentary, "Rivers of a Lost Coast," Oct. 20, at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
"Saturday Night Live" meets the Sierra when the Dakota Organization and the Brewery Arts Center Performing Arts Collaborative present "I Say Nevada, " Oct. 15-17, at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Douglas senior Bethany Wurster raced out to a six-stroke lead on Day 1 of the Northern 4A Regional Golf Championships at RedHawk Lakes in Sparks on Monday.
The Douglas girls' soccer team cruised past Wooster and Spanish Springs last week, outscoring the two teams by a combined score of 10-0.
While the Douglas High cross country teams fell in twin dual meets against regional-favorite Carson High last week, Tiger coach Jay Frey saw plenty of things to get excited about when it comes to the regional championships later this month.
Sierra Lutheran High School's Cross Country team ran at the 15th Annual Lowry Invitational on Friday in Winnemucca.
The Coleville Wolves beat the visiting Owyhee Braves 62-16 Saturday afternoon.
The Douglas High freshman volleyball team continues to experience success in competition.
This Nevada Wolf Pack football season, we're sad to report, has turned into a beauty contest.
Grading the Nevada Wolf Pack football team after a 35-13 victory over the San Jose State Spartans . . .
Dontay Moch sure knows how to break a record in style.
With the score tied 14-14 at halftime, Douglas football coach Mike Rippee
The Christian Church began with two powerful sermons delivered by the Apostle Peter after the Jewish feast of Pentecost.
The 10th annual A Touch of Class craft show is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 15 and 16, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17, at 1467 Glenwood Drive, Gardnerville.
Female heads of household (single or married, with the primary responsibility of supporting yourself and your dependents), those attending undergraduate degree programs or vocational/skills training programs and have financial need, are eligible to apply for a Women's Opportunity Award offered by Soroptimist International of Smith Valley.
Do you have a favorite song by the Eagles? "Hotel California" has always been my favorite. There's something eerie about the traveler trapped in a hotel by a strange hostess with the "Mercedes bends." And at the end, the night man confirms that the traveler is indeed one of many "prisoners of our own device(s)" by saying, "you can check out any time you like but you can never leave."
Autumn brings crisp nights, brilliant leaves, pumpkins, football and Thanksgiving. It is also the season when spirits from the past can be found in the shadows, on the streets and in the cemeteries of Carson Valley for the Douglas County Historical Society's Haunted Weekend on Oct. 21-24.
"Saturday Night Live" meets the Sierra when the Dakota Organization and the Brewery Arts Center Performing Arts Collaborative present "I Say Nevada, " Oct. 15-17, at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Carson Valley Freemasons Lodge 33 open their doors for a public open house 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 1421 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
The Topaz Sagehens host a bunco fundraiser, 5-9 p.m. today, at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center, 4001 Carter Way, Wellington. Cost of $20 includes dinner, gaming and raffles. Information, Janet Bryant, 266-4013.
Stan Paher will be lecturing about Nevada ghost towns at the Douglas County Historical Society's monthly lecture series on Thursday. Stan is a special friend of the historical society and has written several books about the history of our state. This will be your chance to get out and hear this expert on Nevada.
Jim Beilstein hadn't been to Gardnerville before the process of becoming the new pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, but said he first spotted Carson Valley while skiing at Heavenly Valley.
A project is in the making to line 85 miles of Highway 395 with willow reindeer constructed by elementary school children for the holidays.
A sure fire way to tell if someone cares less about what you think is they don't ask. If you don't care what I think stop reading now.
Indian Hills final concert in the park for this season was held in James Lee Park on Sept. 18. We truly appreciate the generosity of Canyon Creek Grill and Bar who donated dinner including barbecued hamburgers and hotdogs with potato salad free of charge to all concert goers in an effort to bring awareness to their new location on Mica Drive. All residents who came out to enjoy the music in James Lee Park also enjoyed a Canyon Creek dinner.
We would like to thank our customers for their great support. Our search has begun for a new home so we can continue bringing you your favorite sausages. So stay tuned we will be back soon.
Being opposed to the airport ordinance on the November ballot, I thought I ought to bounce my concerns off my old friend Bo the Builder. Bo's a retired contractor and flies his own Beechcraft. We met at a favorite Minden coffee emporium.
I am urging you to vote in favor of County Question No. 1, the Airport Use Ordinance.
The kick-off timing for Douglas County's economic vitality project is a bit odd. It seems inappropriate to devote tax money to retain a consultant and divert county staff time to develop a long range prosperity plan while here-and-now unemployment is in the teens and local businesses are in crisis. Hopefully there are some behind-the-scenes steps being taken to reduce the tax and regulatory burden on private sector wealth producers. If not, the vitality project should be viewed as a blend of well-meaning industrial policy and pre-election PR theater.
If you agree that the use ordinance will expose us to unwanted and massive growth at the Minden-Tahoe Airport, what do we do if we get it voted down? There are some alternatives but the growth elements in the county are dead set against them. So, if you agree with the alternative that is presented here you must tell the county manager that you agree with this approach and you must also make the case with the county commissioners. The county commissioners are being misled and we must offer them a more reasonable solution.
On Thursday, commissioners discussed a proposal to combine accounting for the largest and smallest Carson Valley water systems operated by the county.
David Carter admits that his first season as the Nevada Wolf Pack's men's basketball head coach was, at times, a difficult one.
With Coleville and Sierra Lutheran battling for the league lead Tuesday night, something had to give.
When Douglas volleyball coach Suzi Townsell scheduled last weekend's tournament in California, she was looking for a mid-season bump in competition to help the Tigers prepare for the final stretch of the regular season.
Don't forget the Potato Show of Nevada potatoes is to be held Oct. 12 at the San Francisco Exposition. All growers of sweet or Irish potatoes are invited to send in from one to six boxes of their selected product. Remember a silver loving cup will be awarded to the grower of the best Irish potatoes and a second silver loving cup to the grower of the best sweet potatoes. This is a chance to show to the world the agricultural possibilities of Nevada.
Results of the Pumpkin Fun Run at the 4-H Fall Festival at Lampe Park on Saturday. Winners won turkeys, pumpkin pies and pumpkins.
Four members of the Douglas County 4-H Shooting Sports project competed at the Nevada State 4-H Shooting Match in Carson City on Sept. 18.
The nonprofit Family Support Council organization plans activities to commemorate October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a national effort to promote awareness and prevention of domestic violence.
Argia Brockway, 10, of Genoa, performs a dance number at the Douglas High School Drama Club's Talent Showcase on Saturday. The event was a fundraiser for the Douglas High School Drama Club.
Auditions for the Wild Horse Children's Theater youth touring company production of "Cinderella Eats Rice and Beans: A Salsa Fairy Tale" are 1-3 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada.
The alfalfa pasture had been cut and was waiting to dry a little with no rain in sight. I was the passenger in the vehicle when I gazed out to see the beautiful green field that was making my nose a little itchy just looking at it. There it was just standing next to a row of alfalfa. He had a beautiful bushy orange tail and a skinny snout. He seemed to be as curious about me as I was of him.
The Carson Valley Art Association's Scholarship Benefit Show is Nov. 4-7 in the CVIC Hall in Minden. This is a judged show with cash prizes and ribbons awarded in seven media, Best in Show and People's Choice.
EDITOR: This community never fails to help.
It's the time of year where more volunteers are needed at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet. Help is needed in distributing food at the Waterloo Lane location, or to pick up food donations from stores and businesses.
Sagehens Sandy Offenstein, Deanna Newman, Michelle Stevens and D. J. Zuber. The Topaz Sagehens host a bunco fundraiser, 5-9 p.m. Friday, at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center, 4001 Carter Way, Wellington. Cost of $20 includes dinner, gaming and raffles. The event raises funds for community projects and scholarships. Information, Janet Bryant, 266-4013.
For many of us, autumn is a time to slow down in the yard. However, if you had a cheatgrass problem this year, October is the time to put down a pre-emergent herbicide before cheatgrass seeds sprout.
Sound healer and author Diane Mandle presents the Fireworks for the Soul concert, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, at O2 Wellness Studio, 1557, Zerolene Place, Minden.
Conflict of interest is a situation in which someone who has to make a decision in an official capacity stands to profit personally from the decision. For example, a judge who rules on a case involving a corporation in which he or she owns stock has a conflict of interest.
My name is Vernon Wyatt, a candidate for office as tribal chairman. My extensive experience in Washoe affairs has given me the unique opportunity to acquire first-hand knowledge of the needs and wants of the Wa She Shu. I was instrumental in bringing a voice to all off reservation members when I was selected as first off reservation council.
It is with much sadness that I write this letter knowing that Saturday was the last day Lira's Market in Minden was open. What a huge loss to this community. Perhaps what is most disconcerting is the fact that Douglas County has been working very hard on putting together an economic vitality program - the specifics of which were presented just three weeks ago.
Jeff Nady (Douglas '07), soph., OL, Nevada: Started in a 44-26 win over UNLV.
Douglas County has big plans for our airport and wants you to get out of the way of them. In November voters will be asked to replace our existing voter approved airport weight limit with an airport ordinance that is little more than an empty promise.
Who's in charge in Douglas County? Why aren't those potholes being fixed?
My son is 17 due to be 18 on Oct. 6 He is a wonderful boy and has always been an overachiever.
On Sept. 29, we were pleased to welcome Douglas County Commissioners Dave Brady and Nancy McDermid to a meeting with airport business owners and associate members.
Like the town itself, Minden's water rights are a legacy of the Valley's agricultural past.
Wow. Welcome back, Carson-Douglas rivalry. It's good to see you back again.
The Nevada Wolf Pack head football coach refused to wear a sideline pass Saturday night during the Wolf Pack-UNLV Rebels football game in Las Vegas that read "UNR."
The Coleville Wolves moved to 5-0 in league play with a 56-18 victory over the visiting Smith Valley Bulldogs.
The playoffs might as well start this week for the Douglas boys' soccer team.
The Douglas High girls' soccer team raced to a 5-2 win over Damonte Ranch Saturday, getting a pair of early goals from Alex Laing on its way to the win.
1-3 overall, 1-2 Northern 4A, 1-1 home, 0-2 away, 0-0 neutral, 1-3 vs. Northern Nevada teams
16-1 overall, 7-0 Northern 4A, 4-0 vs. Sierra League, 3-0 vs. High Desert League, 5-1 home, 3-0 away, 8-0 neutral, 9-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams, 39-6 games played.
1-9-3 overall, 1-7-1 Sierra League (combined games with High Desert), 1-3-1 vs. Sierra League, 0-4 vs. High Desert. 0-5-2 home, 1-3-0 away, 0-1-1 neutral, 1-7-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams
11-2-0 overall, 6-2-0 Sierra League (Combined games with high Desert), 3-2-0 vs. Sierra League opponents, 3-0-0 vs. High Desert League opponents, 4-1-0 home, 2-1-0 away, 5-0-0 neutral, 10-2-0 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
8-2 overall, 7-1 Sierra League, 4-1 home, 4-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 8-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams
8-2 overall, 7-1 Sierra League, 4-1 home, 4-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 8-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Nevada Wolf Pack fans, this is for you.
Colin Kaepernick had his second consecutive very good but not amazing game. The senior completed an efficient 13-of-17 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown. But he also was intercepted. Kaepernick also picked up 97 yards on the ground on 13 carries. Very good game. But he can do better -- and he will over the next month or so.
"We are going to come back with a vengeance, we are not going to let this night ruin our year," Douglas football coach Mike Rippee bellowed, leaning over to look his players in the eyes and let the statement sink in.
MINDEN - Every kicker dreams of kicking a walk-off field goal, and Carson's Austin Pacheco is no exception.
I recall a conversation with a former California Teacher of the Year and Disney American Teacher Award winner who said, "Who says that there isn't already prayer in school? Before class each morning I meet with other Christian teachers in our school to pray about our students, their needs and our ability to instruct them with wisdom, compassion and insight. Numerous times throughout the day I silently ask God for guidance, just as many students do when they take a test."
Fall is the best time of year for planting. Warm soils encourage root growth before the ground freezes, allowing for earlier, more vigorous root and top growth in the spring. Fall plantings, with already established root systems, are more tolerant of summer heat than those planted in spring. Take advantage of autumn weather to visit local nurseries and the Nevada Division of Forestry's Washoe Nursery and get planting.
Both the Douglas High boys' and girls' tennis teams closed out the regular season with wins over Fallon Thursday afternoon and they'll both enter next week's playoffs as the No. 2 seed out of the Sierra League.
From the time Douglas head football coach Mike Rippee drew his team¹s 2010 Northern 4A league schedule out of a hat, everyone in orange and black knew they were going to face some major obstacles to start the year.
