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Brown best candidate

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.

For McDermid

I am writing this letter in support of the re-election of Nancy McDermid for county commissioner District 4.

Vote for McDermid

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.

Supporting McDermid

I support Nancy McDermid for Douglas County District 4 Commissioner because of the results Nancy achieved as our representative during the preceding term.

Timetable to success

EDITOR: Because Douglas County is facing unprecedented challenges I am seeking election to the County Commission District 4 seat.

Real leadership

"Empty promises, countless cliches and nonspecific claims" - some people will say anything to get elected.

Voting against Bonner

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.

Voting for Bonner

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

Why does East Valley have to pay

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.

Mullen, Stewart married

Amanda Kathleen Mullen and Lucas William Stewart were married June 26, 2010, at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community in Carson City.

Stephenson, Strader wed

Shenea Ann Stephenson and Christopher Paul Strader were married June 26, 2010, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Reno, with the Rev. John Steinfeld officiating.

Pieters and Shope engaged

Kirsten Pieters and Eddie Shope are engaged to be married Jan. 2, 2011, in Genoa.

Halloween activities

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

Plant bulbs now for spring color

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.

Seniors beware of lottery scams

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.