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Summer photos win monthly contest

A photo of a crimson sunset took top honors in the monthly competition held by the Carson Valley Photo Club.

'I Say Nevada' comes to Minden

"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.

Arts & Entertainment for Oct. 15

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

High Desert Rockers meet

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 gives rock talk

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.

Lunchtime seminars offered to parents

The Tahoe Youth & Family Services' STEP Together series of free lunchtime seminars to empower parents continues at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville.

Walk in hope

The Suicide Prevention Network of Douglas County was humbled and overwhelmed by all who participated in the Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope.

Harry Reid is lying

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.

Retain Harry Reid

Nevada houses the most important race of this election because the outcome determines Nevada's power in the national political arena.

Say 'no' to airport ordinance

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.

Chamber backs airport

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.

Against 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).

Endorsing Brady

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.

Backing Howell

EDITOR: As a Douglas County planning commissioner, I have had the opportunity to serve with both Lawrence Howell and Nancy McDermid.

Lowering speed limit may not help

We doubt there would be much interest in lowering the speed limit entering Minden if motorists were actually going 35 mph.