Manufacturers and distributors claim recycled rubber mulch is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic choice for landscapes.
In a ceremony officiated by Principal Rommy Cronin, 76 students at the Pinon Hills Elementary School graduated Nov. 30 from the nationally acclaimed DARE program. The 10-week program was instructed by Douglas County Sheriff's Office Youth Services Officer Chris Griffith.
The Douglas County Historical Society's Young Chautauqua program begins with an informational meeting, 7 p.m. Jan. 11, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
Christmas is magical for our family. Suzanne and I just returned from vacationing with our kids and their families, where we participated in cutting and decorating the trees. It was fun to be part of their traditions.
I was looking at the Truckee Meadows Water Authority's water-efficient plant list (tmwalandscapeguide.com) and found some unfamiliar plants. I like broadening my plant palette, so I looked them up.
Obama chose to impose a sixth-month embargo on drilling in the Gulf after the oil spill in contradiction to the advice of the experts he chose (documented). The embargo, which failed in court when it was challenged (documented), has ended.
According to my copy of the Constitution, Amendment IV states as follows:
December, detangling decorative holiday lights stuffed in a box from the cellar is a little harder this year. My feed truck is broken down. The dog died this year. My younger sister passed away last January and then Dad in March, short of his 80th birthday. This is about Dad's gift.
That was an interesting county commissioner's meeting on Dec. 2. Everything seemed to be going OK until commissioner Johnson made a comment about the Good Government Group as the "88 Cups against everything" group.
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Thanks to everyone who braved the rainy weather last Saturday and came out to the annual Holiday Gala. We probably had 400 people through the museum seeing the trees, the gingerbread houses, visiting Santa and buying cookies. This was the best year ever for the Gala and we at Douglas County Historical Society thank you so much for supporting us.
The Chancel Choir of Carson Valley United Methodist Church present a holiday performance of Vivaldi's "Gloria," 6 p.m. Sunday, in the church sanctuary, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
Volunteers are needed for sorting, piling and wrapping presents for Project Santa Claus, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 15-18, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Pavilion Building.
Volunteers are needed for St. Gall Catholic Church's 12th annual Noel Christmas Day dinner for those without family. A planning meeting is 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Volunteers are needed for set up, food prep, decorating, greeting, serving, and clean-up, and are also invited to dinner.