Kudos go to those who helped

Flagpole work appreciated

Editor:

The Douglas County Historical Society wants to thank Minden Electric for our newly painted flagpole, new flag and rope. They were so generous getting all the equipment and help together to get the job done. Minden Electric is always there when we need them. Thanks again.

Grace Bower

President of Douglas County Historical Society

Thanks from Pops

Editor:

The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra was so very happy to be part of the Fourth of July celebration at Heritage Park. Our thanks to the Town of Gardnerville for all their help and cooperation.

Thanks to Martha Williams of Antiques Plus, Dr. Timothy Stoll, Phil Stoll, The Smallwood Foundation, A-American Self Storage, the wonderful coverage by The Record-Courier and all our supporters.

Cecilia Yale

Corresponding Secretary

Carson Valley Pops Orchestra

June busy month at food closet

Editor:

June was a very busy month for the Carson Valley Community Food Closet. The Wacky Waddlers Wiver Wace was a huge success thanks to the support of the community. The race was dedicated in honor of Carson Valley Food Closet Board Chairman, Jerry Northway who passed away the day before the race.

We especially wish to thank Ray Sidney of Big George Ventures for contributing the rubber ducks. A team of businesses were responsible for the sale of ducks: Scolari's, Candles & Crafts, Job's Peak Veterinary Hospital and Re/Max Realty. Prize contributors were: Carson Valley Golf Course, Sharkey's Casino, Tumbleweeds Gymnastics, Ironwood Cinemas and Bouquet & Bouquet Florist. Sincere thanks to everyone who purchased ducks to help those in need.

Food donations received (in pounds): Mike Smith (144), Minden Douglas Elks (5), Cub Scout Pack 33/Johnson Lane (350), Partnership for Community Resources (33), Valley Cruisers Car Club (1,102), Christ Presbyterian Church (24), Douglas County Public Library (55), Carson Valley United Methodist Church (70), Douglas County Senior Center (35), Douglas High School (65), The Clarkes (50), Carson Valley Kiwanis (80) and Critter Junction pet food (195).

Regular grocery contributors: Raley's, Scolari's, Smith's, Costco, Trader Joe's, Starbucks of Minden and Gardnerville, Pony Espresso, Shell Country Store, Vanity Bakery and the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.

Cash donations received: Kevin and Rebecca Servatius, Job's Peak Veterinary Hospital, E.P. Caywood, St. Gall first year confirmation class, Closet Crafters garage sale, Betty Fettic, V. Craik, A. Peters, J. Gebriel, L. and M. Moorhead, Ruth Berkley, J. Fauria, R. White, D.D. Mobley, Bing Construction, Starbucks, Coventry Cross Episcopal Church, Jackson Drywall, Karen Goode, Kungshamm Investments, J. Darrough, I. Aiono, Nancy Hollenbach, C. Kluvers, J&S Digital Satellite, Raley's customers and employees, Scolari's customers and employees, duck sales and anonymous in memory of Charles Hill Sr.

Thank you Scott's Sealing & Stripping for sealing services.

A belated thank-you to all the postal employees and contributors to the Post Office Food Drive in May: Gardnerville (1,510), Ranchos (2,889) and Minden (5,977) with a total of 10,376 pounds of food. Great job everyone!

Eileen Boettiger

Director of Carson Valley Community Food Closet