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Time to fire up politics

With the recent flurry of activity over the airport ordinance, it may be just about time to start the campaign season for the Nov. 2 general election.

Failed experiment

EDITOR: This administration believes most taxpayers are stupid. The evidence is in the new ICE program where they are only going to focus on illegals with criminal records.

Good job, Douglas

EDITOR: I recently toured the Douglas County Animal Shelter as part of a homework project assigned by the Leadership of Douglas County course.

Last Minden market

We would like to thank the community for their continued support of the Esmeralda Avenue farmers market in downtown Minden.

No substance

Record-Courier readers have now been informed by Jim Herd and Terry Burnes that both have dropped out of the con side of the debate on the proposed airport ordinance that will appear on the November ballot. This debate will take place tonight at the CVIC hall and will offer voters an opportunity to learn about the ballot issue. For those interested, the debate starts at 6 p.m.

Wrong solution

If you have problem just let the taxpayers provide a solution. It matters not that the problem is the result of your own actions the Givermint (pun intended) is here to help. If you believe that read no further.

Restitution, not subsidy

EDITOR: The source of the $181,742 cash subsidy for Job's Peak Ranch water users is the 210 Fund, which is a slush fund that ceased to be funded in 1996.

Water rate increase

EDITOR: On Thursday I attended the county commissioners meeting regarding the increase in water rates for five districts in Douglas County.

Remember When for 9-8

At a special election held in Mono county last Friday, that county was voted dry by a majority of about 50. Some sections of Mono county have been dry for several years but the drys have clapped the lid on good and tight and those with a thirst for booze had better not go to Mono county. It was believed that the wets would win the election but the trend of events knocked their expectations into a cocked hat when two drunken Mexicans killed Sheriff Dolan at Mono Lake some weeks ago.

'Love Letters' presented at ArtBar

TOAD presents A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters," 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Carson Valley Arts Council ArtBar in Minden.

Spaghetti feed at Fish Springs Fire Department

Dust off your boots because this Saturday is the 28th annual Spaghetti Feed at the Fish Springs Volunteer Fire Department.

Read the label before using pesticides

People often tell me they don't use pesticides. Then, in the next breath, they talk about using fertilizers combined with weed killers. A weed is a pest.

Lunchtime seminars offered

Tahoe Youth & Family Services offers the STEP Together series of free lunchtime seminars to empower parents beginning noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville.

Genoa summer concert series concludes Sunday

Bring a picnic, friends and family, and say farewell to summer while listening to Western heritage music by the Old West Trio at the last concert of the season, 4-6 p.m. Sunday, in Genoa Community Park.

Candy Dance dinner tickets on sale

The Genoa Candy Dance dinner dance is 4-10 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Genoa Town Park, with entertainment by David John and the Comstock Cowboys and Wylie and the Wild West.