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Obligating voters

On Sept. 8, a debate at Minden's CVIC Hall informed voters whether they should approve a new Douglas County airport ordinance on the November ballot. I say vote no. It needs to be rewritten and returned to the ballot in 2012.

We do need to know

I could not disagree more with the letter written by L. O'Neill. These men have issues that need to be addressed. As a small community we have every right to know who our children are exposed to.

Jesse's Journey Poker Run fundraiser for Douglas student Saturday

The Jesse's Journey Poker Run fundraiser begins 10 a.m. Saturday at the Genoa Bar, and continues to the Wild Horse Bar in Minden, The French Bar and Full Belly Deli in Gardnerville.

O'Neills celebrate 55th wedding anniversary

John and Nelle O'Neill celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Sept. 11, 2010, with a family barbecue at their East Valley home. They were married in 1955 in Mattawan, N. J., and are the parents of two children and grandparents of four.

Thompson, Brodie engaged to be married

Leslie Thompson and Cain Brodie of Las Vegas are engaged to be married Nov. 6, 2010, in Las Vegas.

Meet Mono County candidates

I've learned of two good opportunities to meet all the candidates for Mono County office, so I hope you'll take advantage of one of them.

Remember when for 9-15

According to a statement showing the gold and silver production of the United States for 1914 just issued by Director of the Mint Wooley, Nevada ranks fourth in production of gold, California, Colorado and Alaska leading in that order. This state was first as a producer of silver, $8,780,000 being the amount of white metal taken from Nevada. The total silver production in the United States in 1914 was $40,067,700.

Drive any vehicle in Austin's House Poker Run

Drive any kind of vehicle in the fourth annual Austin's House Poker Run on Sunday. Registration is 9-10 a.m. at Century 21 Clark Properties, 1674 Highway 395, Minden.

Out and about in the Valley

Barbara Dudziak of Carson City and Harold Obland of Kingsbury Grade cut a rug at the free Old West Trio concert in Genoa Community Park on Sept. 12.

Biaggi Hoffman AVID volunteers of the month

Each month, The Record-Courier profiles a volunteer in cooperation with Active Volunteers in Douglas, an organization formed to address recruitment, retention, placement, and recognition of volunteers.

Electronics recycling Saturday

Safely dispose of computers, printers, monitors, cell phones, toner and ink cartridges, copiers, stereos, fax machines, and software at the Soroptimist International of Carson Valley and ComputerCorps fourth annual eCycle Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, in the Nevada State Bank parking lot, 1656 Highway 395, Minden.

Art show a success

The student art show and reception held on Aug. 27 at Western Nevada College, Minden, was a wonderful way to start the school year. Instructors Mark Tompkins, Darlene Tyrell, Janice Shedd, Marilyn Elligott, Doug Dill and their students exhibited quality art work from classes taken last year. Dean John Kinkella, Delia Bottoms, and Penny Nicely of the Western Nevada College staff provided inspiration to assemble the reception and show. It was especially rewarding to have such community support with nearly one hundred admirers attending and enjoying this first time event. Sorry if you missed it. We hope this can become a yearly event.

Senior academy great

I had heard of the class and wanted to participate for several years. I was always working a job and the times conflicted. This year I was able to participate. Condensed from a 13-week class to a one-week class, it surpassed my expectations. I took it out of curiosity as to the internal workings of the sheriff's office. I had an uncle who was a police officer and my father was a fireman. Those departments have always fascinated me. Then, too, I wondered how my tax dollars were being spent. I expected to learn something about the safety services to our community.

A true Samaritan

EDITOR: I stopped last on Aug. 30, at an automated teller machine in Stateline to transfer some money and then do a cash withdrawal. I was on my cell with my elderly mother getting some prescription information from her while driving off towards home.

Minimum too high

If I owned and operated a small business at the Minden-Tahoe Airport and comply with all current codes and standards you are now proposing new minimum standards to which I would have to comply. I might have been in business there at the same location for 17 years with a following of loyal repeat customers.