By now most people have probably seen the television reports of Lacy, the little dog whose owner tied her to a tree, hit her in the face with a golf club, poured bleach in her eyes and left her tied up for four days. I sincerely hope as many as can will help with the little dog's veterinary care.
Every year during Christmas time my parents would take my sister and me out to "Christmas light look."
On behalf of the Douglas High School Wrestling team, I would like to respond to the letter from Kila Barker about the team and its status.
In a Zogby Interactive poll, 28 percent of adults said high-speed Internet was the technology most could not live without. The same poll said 18 percent felt the same way about e-mail.
The 2010 Kiwanis Christmas ornaments featuring the Dangberg Home Ranch and Van Sickle Station are on sale for $6. Ornaments from some previous years are available for $3. Purchase by calling Sondra Condron, 782-9534. Proceeds support Kiwanis projects such as scholarships for Douglas County youth.
Advertisement. For sale at sacrifice prices. One short horn registered Durham bull, color, roan. Age two and one-half years. Weight, 1771 lbs. Never been used. One registered Percheron stallion, color black. Age two and one-half years. Weight, 1540 lbs. Seven registered Berkshire boars ranging from two to eight months old. One registered Berkshire boar, age one year. Weight, 398 lbs. Apply to Nevada State Prison.
It's the time of year that we want to spend with friends and family. If they aren't near where you live, please be careful if you are on the road. With the weather we have had, it is so important to take our time and watch out for ice, snow, and traffic.
Francine Tabaso Lopes and Wayne Lopes at last year's Noel Christmas Day dinner for those without family at St. Gall Catholic Church. This year's festivities begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, with a turkey and ham dinner at 2 p.m. For an invitation to dinner, call Rita Hill at 783-9908. Transportation available.
Troubling times have affected us all and you may be dreading 2011. But Jesus is right there in our midst, encouraging us to continue to fight the good fight.
Douglas County 4-H Teen Leadership members hosted Support Our Troops night at 4-H Community Club for all 4-H members and their families.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's free Speaking With Confidence 4-H Program is 4-5 p.m. Mondays, beginning Jan. 31 and running through April 4 at the Douglas County office of University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
The Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School Choir and Steel Drum Band will be featured in the "John Tyson's Christmas Special," airing 11 p.m. Friday on KOLO-TV Channel 8.
When we read the account of the birth of Jesus in Matthew 1:18-25, we find a prophetic fulfillment taken from the Old Testament book of Isaiah written well before the event. Isaiah 7:14, "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel."
Winter injury to trees and shrubs can be a problem, particularly after storms. Minimize potential damage with a few winterization practices. To reduce ice and snow problems, selectively prune long, top-heavy, crossing or weak branches.
Senior Pastor Eddie Almeida gives the Christmas message at the morning worship service, 9:30 a.m. today. A candlelight Christmas program is 5 p.m. Wednesday at Berean Bible Church, 1516 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, 782-3931.