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.