SAN JOSE, Calif. - The start of a new season usually means a clean slate as teams look ahead with promising optimism to what could be instead of back at what wasn't.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The San Jose Sharks announced that Rob Blake will be the team's captain this season, with Joe Thornton and Dan Boyle as the alternates.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - The Sierra Nevada Sports Media Polls are voted on weekly by reporters from around the Northern region and compiled at The Record-Courier.
Despite extreme weather conditions, Douglas High junior Bethany Wurster took second with an 87 at the Sierra League tournament at Rosewood Lakes Tuesday.
Overall 19-4. Sierra League 3-2. Home: 3-2. Away: 3-1. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 13-3. Games: 46-19.
Overall 11-1-1. Sierra league: 4-1-1. Home: 4-0-1. Away: 3-1-0. Neutral: 4-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 10-1-1
With two of the top defenses in the Northern 4A facing off against each other, it was a given there wasn't going to be much scoring Wednesday night.
After falling back two games to one in Reno Tuesday night, the Douglas volleyball team rallied to force the match into a fifth set against No. 2 Manogue.
SEATTLE (AP)-Everyone around Felix Hernandez keeps speculating and evaluating the American League Cy Young Award race.
SAN FRANCISCO - Bengie Molina homered twice, Pablo Sandoval had four hits and the San Francisco Giants kept their slim wild-card hopes alive with an 8-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.
Now that the tournaments are over and regular season has begun I would like to thank all the local businesses that donated raffle prizes for our fund raiser for Douglas High School volleyball.
Our country is at a fork in the road. I am not talking about just health care reform or the economy. I am talking about a government that has become detached from the people, and so taken with its own sense of importance, that it is out of control. Over the last several decades government has grown to a size never contemplated by our founding fathers. It has injected itself into our personal lives and the private sector in ways that strain the Constitution to its breaking point.
I understand that a Walmart would do harm to our local interests like Raley's and other stores except the eating places and casinos.
In recent discussions of a new local Walmart, the major issue is what impact it will have on our community. People believe that the store will benefit our community with its attractive low prices and new jobs. On the other hand, it is argued that the store will damage the rural feel of this Valley and put out small businesses. This issue has troubled the community and dominated the recent letters to the editor.
During the last few weeks I have received the following questions from Douglas County seniors concerning the new FEMA floodplain maps.
Domestic violence flourishes in darkness, cloaked in silence and shame. During October, designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Family Support Council is working to bring domestic violence out into the light.
America's former poet laureate Robert Frost once wrote that good fences make good neighbors. Knowing what belongs to you and what belongs to your neighbor is a source of comfort.
VIRGINIA CITY - Even though offensive statistics look great on paper, they don't always translate into wins or championships.
COLEVILLE 84, VIRGINIA CITY 0 Coleville 28 40 8 8 - 84 Virginia City 0 0 0 0 - 0
Fishermen, hikers, rafters and anyone who enjoys the Carson River is invited to a river clean-up day on Sunday.
The Douglas Tiger JV Football team was able to remain undefeated with a 35-12 victory over the Galena Grizzlies Saturday. The win improved their record to 5-0.
The first gun in the campaign of 1914 was fired here last evening by the Democratic party when a rousing rally was held at Valhalla Hall. Francis G. Newlands, Democratic candidate for United States Senator, was the principal speaker and his speech mainly concerned irrigation, a question uppermost in the minds of the people of this section. He was warmly received and is the same Francis G. Newlands as of yore.
Washoe elder Steve James is the dew bayu of the gumsabay, which in Washoe means he is the leader of the get-together.
The Antelope Valley Lions Club's annual Deer Hunter Barbecue on Saturday is the perfect time to get out for a delicious deep-pit barbecue meal and a chance to visit with your friends from the Valley. As always, there will be tons of food with all the trimmings for your enjoyment, as well as some awesome raffle prizes to be won. This year, there will be a $1,000 Visa gift card, a hunting rifle with scope, and so many other wonderful items to buy tickets for. The evening will begin 5 p.m., at the Walker Community Center. Come and join us.
Artists open their studios to share artwork as varied as the autumn colors of Sierra aspens and cottonwoods during the Markleeville Artists seventh annual Autumn Open Studio Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Deann and Patrick McKay exchanged wedding vows at a private ceremony Sept. 9, 2009, in Dayton, Nevada. An outdoor dinner reception with family and friends was in Gardnerville on Sept. 19. The couple make their home in Dayton with four-legged companions Nick, Tess, Kitty and Miller.
The 14th annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lampe Park Pavilion in Gardnerville. The event is sponsored by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's 4-H program, Douglas County Parks and Recreation, and Joe Benigno's Tree Service.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department offers classes for children to seniors. Information and registration at the recreation office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or at 782-9828.
The NIAA approved the formation of several comittees to look at realignment again.
It was a pair of players pressed into double-duty that made the difference for their respective teams in the final minutes Tuesday night between the Carson and Douglas girls' soccer teams in Minden.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Paul Westphal didn't necessarily want to say that the Sacramento Kings are a team in a rebuilding phase.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Stephen Jackson was his typical candid self: Yes, he still would like to be traded from the Golden State Warriors and is fed up with all the losing.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks have signed free-agent centre Manny Malhotra to a contract.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Kyle Orton, Josh McDaniels and a newfound dominant defense have quieted all the talk of offseason disfunction in Denver with a 3-0 start.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore is expected to miss three weeks because of a right ankle strain.
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada football coach Chris Ault says the Wolf Pack likely will be without starting running back Vai Taua for Saturday's game against rival UNLV.
Overall 7-3-2. Sierra league: 3-1-1. Home: 1-1-0. Away: 5-0-0. Neutral: 1-2-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 6-3-1
Overall 11-1-0. Sierra league: 4-1-0. Home: 4-0-0. Away: 3-1-0. Neutral: 4-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 10-1-0
3-2 overall, 2-0 Sierra League, 2-0 home, 1-2 away, 0-0 neutral, 3-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Sierra Lutheran High's Wade Meddles ran to third-place in the seeded boys race at the Stanford Invitational cross country meet on Saturday.
The Great Lake Tahoe Cycle Race record is made to be broken.
Although no runner was remotely close to Sean Meissner on Sunday morning, the 14th Lake Tahoe Marathon winner was in a battle throughout the 26.2-mile race from Tahoe City to Pope Beach in South Lake Tahoe.
South Tahoe High is growing weary of one-goal defeats.
Persistence and effort eliminate disappointment and frustration.
8-0 overall, 7-0 Sierra League, 3-0 home, 5-0 away, 0-0 neutral, 8-0 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
2-6 overall, 1-6 Sierra League, 1-4 home, 1-2 away, 0-0 neutral, 2-6 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Overall 6-3-2. Sierra league: 2-1-1. Home: 1-1-0. Away: 4-0-0. Neutral: 1-2-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 5-3-1
Overall 10-1-0. Sierra league: 3-1-0. Home: 4-0-0. Away: 2-1-0. Neutral: 4-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 9-1-0
Overall 19-3. Sierra League 3-1. Home: 3-2. Away: 3-0. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 13-2. Games: 44-16.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team is running out of answers.
When King David was in exile having been temporally dethroned by his own son, he wrote a psalm that spoke about his situation and his desires.
A curly-haired scarecrow for sale at the East Fork Gallery. The gallery's 25th annual scarecrow festival is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Minden Park. Face painting and preassembled scarecrows for sale. Cost of $10 includes materials to make a life-sized scarecrow. Information, 782-7629.
Chris Ault has seen the enemy and the enemy is wearing Silver and Blue.
It was only fitting that after getting scorched for 128 rushing yards on Galena's first eight carries, the Douglas defense was able to find redemption with two game-changing fumble recoveries in the fourth quarter.
The Douglas High girl's tennis team clinched its first-ever league championship in dominating fashion Thursday, beating Fallon 16-2 in Churchill County.
Douglas High senior Thomas Wicker was named to second-team All-American for the Under Armour College Golf Combines.
The Douglas volleyball team cruised past Wooster Thursday night in Reno, winning in three sets 25-22, 25-10, 25-13.
The cartoon about the "GOP strategy room" in the Sept. 30 Nevada Appeal says it all. Killbuck, the cartoonist, is a typical tolerant liberal that is tolerant of the liberal view only. Next time you hear the Republican Party is the party of "No" remember the definition originated with a tolerant liberal. Next time you hear that Republicans have no plan it's because the tolerant liberals are not listening, that is, unless you agree with them.
When I was young, my father told me that the people you try to help will be the first to turn against you. President Obama was elected because he promised change. When he tries to make changes, something that has been attempted since the '40s - health care reform, 10,000 people march against him.
Since when has Walmart become a dirty word? The current name calling and uproar over the proposed Walmart store is nothing new, nor is it valid because a small minority of vocal dissidents took to the streets to demonstrate against said store location. It seems to me that there are a few disgruntled people who are prejudiced against the free market, and have taken it upon themselves to mind everyone else's business.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
The Dream Spirit Baroque Band plays 7-9 p.m. tonight in the ArtBar in the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Tickets are $10 and are available at the arts center, at cvartscouncil.com or (775) 781-0150.
Submitted by Sheila Dill, Carson Valley Community Theatre
The menu for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 2 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
We are approaching another open burn season. The dates have not been confirmed yet but will be posted on the East Fork Fire District Web site at www.eastforkfire.org as soon as they are determined.
The Northern Nevada Shetland Sheepdog Club celebrates their 25th annual specialty show and AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, at Fuji Park in Carson City. The AKC supported event educates first-time dog owners about responsibilities of ownership. Information, at www.akc.org or Diane LaClare, 265-4285.
This weekend is the 89th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire. Yes, you can buy candy and there is a dance, but people come from all over for the craft fair. It's supposed to be the best anywhere. I did a little Web searching and found some interesting Candy Dance facts compiled by Genoa Town historian Billie Jean Rightmire.
The 89th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The fair features art and crafts, food and activity booths and 4,000 pounds of Genoa's homemade candy. Admission is free.
Silver State Gymkhana Club hosts a competition Saturday and Sunday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Pinenut Arena. Sign-ups at 9 a.m. Events begin at 10 a.m.
The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park hosts a one-hour lecture by C. Stephen Achard Jr. and Conrad Buedel on researching the true story of the Dangberg family, 11 a.m. Saturday, at the park.
The 14th annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3, at the Lampe Park Pavilion in Gardnerville. The event is sponsored by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's 4-H program, Douglas County Parks & Recreation and Joe Benigno's Tree Service.
Nominations are sought for citizen of the year, service club of the year, business of the year, employee of the year and volunteer of the year in the annual Carson Valley Community Awards.
Douglas Country Nevada TRIAD in conjunction with Saint Mary's Hospice and Carson Valley Medical Center host an annual free senior educational seminar, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15, at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
Sierra Nevada Birth Network presents their first Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3, at 1644 Highway 395, Minden, across from the Carson Valley Inn RV park.
Nurses who are interested in increasing their levels of competency through education are invited to an informational presentation, 11 a.m. Oct. 20, in Carson Valley Medical Center's administration building, conference room A.
Nine-year-old Bernardo Arrella checks on the mix in the blender while riding the blender-bike at the Green Living and Renewable Energy Roundup at Lampe Park on Sept. 12.
Douglas sophomore Andrew Cobourn won the boys' conference race at South Tahoe Wednesday in 14:43 on the 2.46-mile course for his first conference victory.
Motivated by a top-25 national ranking, it's easy to understand why Wade Meddles is excited as he looks toward an important stretch on his fall cross country schedule. At the same time, the Sierra Lutheran High School senior has his sights cast further down the road.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Has the Nevada Wolf Pack football team suddenly forgotten how to play the sport? Are they relegated to college football's never-never land forever, a middle-of-the-road mid-major lost in the shuffle of meaningless bowl games, a non-BCS conference and 7-6 records?
What's for sure is that the Douglas High School girls' tennis team, thanks to its 10-8 victory over Carson High in Minden on Tuesday, is one win away from its first-ever Sierra League title (the High Desert and Sierra Leagues were established in 2000).
Fourth-ranked Manogue beat the No. 5 Douglas boys' soccer team 3-2 Wednesday in Minden.
Volunteers are hard at work preparing for the Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Oct. 3 at Lampe Park Pavilion in Gardnerville. This annual event is in its 14th year, and is sponsored by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's 4-H program, Douglas County Parks and Recreation, and Joe Benigno's Tree Service.
Silver State Gymkhana Club hosts a two-day event Saturday and Sunday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Pinenut Arena. Sign-ups at 9 a.m. Events begin at 10 a.m.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - The Sierra Nevada Sports Media Polls are voted on weekly by reporters from around the Northern region and compiled at The Record-Courier.
For Margaret Edson, choosing the comedy she would direct, "Moon Over Buffalo," was a natural.
STATELINE - Even though Bethany Wurster represents Douglas High School and Alexis Holmes plays for South Tahoe High, they are more like golf teammates.
The top-ranked Douglas girls' soccer team rolled to a 5-1 win over Manogue Tuesday evening in Minden.
Damonte Ranch lived up to its No. 1 billing Tuesday afternoon, sweeping the No. 5 Douglas Tigers 25-15, 26-24, 25-19 in Minden.
Flood insurance is a good thing, if you need it. There are places in Carson Valley that flood, and the federal government is the only entity that will touch coverage of something that can be so devastating.
Northern 4A High Desert League league overall
The following is a partial list of the towns and stations in Douglas county, and the manner in which they obtained their names: Double Springs Flat was given that name because there were two springs near together.
Austin's House poker run participants check out a 1915 Harley-Davidson at Heritage Park on Saturday. Motorcyclists arrive for the Austin's House poker run.
Sarah Hall Photos A ferret plays at the Ferrets With Soul(E) Rescue Shelter's fifth annual Ferret Frolic fundraiser in Gardnerville on Saturday.
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The Dream Spirit Baroque Band plays 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Purple Cow ArtBar in the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Tickets are $10 and are available at the arts center, at cvartscouncil.com or (775) 781-0150.
The Carson Valley Sertoma Oktoberfest banner hangs across Highway 395 in Gardnerville.
Fishermen, hikers, rafters and anyone who enjoys the Carson River is invited to a river clean-up day on Oct. 4.
We're essentially at the halfway point of the fall sports season and, as has become surprisingly routine over the past three years, the Tiger varsity programs have a number of programs right in the thick of the league and regional title races.
The Alpine County Watershed Group sponsors the eighth annual Markleeville Creek Day, 3-6 p.m. Saturday.
Open registration 3-7 p.m. Thursday for dance classes for tots through adults at the Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada, 2556 Precision Drive, Suite E, Minden. One free dance class for new students in ballet, hip-hop, tumbling, pre-dance, jazz, tap, adult workout. Audition now for "Clara's Prayer," an adaptation of "the Nutcracker," to be performed at the Brewery Arts Center in December. Information, 267-4446 or cassiebrock@aol.com
After reading last week's article on the noxious weed yellow starthistle, a reader named Phyllis asked me to write about another noxious weed: tall whitetop. She has observed it on properties along Highway 395 in Carson Valley and at the Washoe Lake Wildlife Reserve.
A family of scarecrows at East Fork Gallery in Gardnerville. The gallery's 25th annual scarecrow festival is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 at Minden Park. Face painting and scarecrows for sale. Cost of $10 includes materials to make a scarecrow. Information, 782-7629.
The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park hosts a one-hour lecture by C. Stephen Achard Jr. and Conrad Buedel on researching the true story of the Dangberg family, 11 a.m. Saturday, at the park.
Nurses who are interested in increasing their levels of competency through education are invited to an informational presentation, 11 a.m. Oct. 20, in Carson Valley Medical Center's administration building, conference room A.
MINDEN, Nev. A herd of grazing cows are helping Douglas High School members of Carson Valley FFA raise money to compete in horse judging, ag sales and floriculture at the national FFA contest in Indianapolis in October.
The Northern Nevada Shetland Sheepdog Club celebrates their 25th annual specialty show and AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 25, at Fuji Park in Carson City. The AKC supported event educates first-time dog owners about responsibilities of ownership. Information about September events at www.akc.org or Diane LaClare, 265-4285.
2-2 overall, 1-0 Sierra League, 2-0 home, 0-2 away, 0-0 neutral, 2-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Overall 18-2. Sierra League 2-0. Home: 3-1. Away: 2-0. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 12-1. Games: 41-13.
The Douglas volleyball team warmed up for a key league matchup this week by sweeping through the Yerington Invitational over the weekend, winning seven-straight matches.
The Douglas Tiger junior varsity football team increased their record to 4-0 by defeating the Fallon Greenwave last Thursday 40-8.
The Coleville football team crushed the hosting Owyhee Braves 94-8 Saturday.
6-0 overall, 5-0 Sierra League, 2-0 home, 4-0 away, 0-0 neutral, 6-0 vs. Northern Nevada teams
2-4 overall, 1-4 Sierra League, 1-3 home, 1-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 2-4 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Overall 6-2-2. Sierra league: 2-0-1. Home: 1-0-0. Away: 4-0-0. Neutral: 1-2-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 5-2-1
Overall 9-1-0. Sierra league: 2-1-0. Home: 3-0-0. Away: 2-1-0. Neutral: 4-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 8-1-0
CJ Baumgartner scored a pair of goals Saturday while Katie Dry, Alex Laing and Cora Moody each added one as the Douglas girls' soccer team cruised to a 5-1 win over Wooster in Minden.
The Fallon Greenwave was without its leading rusher and leading tackler Friday night in Minden - a fact which the Douglas football used to its full advantage in taking a 35-0 in the Sierra League opener for both teams.
Registration open until Sept. 23 for dance classes for tots through adults at the Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada, 2556 Precision Drive, Suite E, Minden. One free dance class for new students in ballet, hip-hop, tumbling, pre-dance, jazz, tap, adult workout. Information at cassiebrock@aol.com or 267-4446.
The Carson Valley Inn's annual Oktoberfest & Beer Tasting is 7-10 p.m. Oct. 16 in the hotel/casino's Shannon Ballroom. This festive event features a wide variety of beers, an abundance of fantastic food and a live German band.
The Nevada Appeal announces its first annual Literacy for Life Golf Tournament on Oct. 16 at Thunder Canyon Golf Course in Washoe Valley.
Sierra Nevada Birth Network presents their first Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 3, at 1644 Highway 395, Minden, across from the CVI RV park.
The Dream Spirit Baroque Band plays 7-9 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Purple Cow ArtBar in the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Tickets are $10 and are available at the arts center, at cvartscouncil.com or (775) 781-0150.
All of the sudden, the Douglas girls' tennis program's first-ever Sierra League title looks completely acheivable.
It's almost October and it's that time again. Football season? Yes, but veteran church-goers know what other time it is - stewardship or fundraising time.
Eastern Sierra Academy/Bridgeport Elementary School hosts their second annual golf tournament Sept. 26 at the Silver Oak Golf Course in Carson City.
The Northern Nevada Shetland Sheepdog Club celebrates their 25th annual specialty show and AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 25, at Fuji Park in Carson City. The AKC supported event educates first-time dog owners about responsibilities of ownership. Information about September events at www.akc.org or Diane LaClare, 265-4285.
Chris Ault and Steve Fairchild still have a bitter taste in their mouths.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . It would be silly to call Saturday's game at Colorado State a must-win moment for the Nevada Wolf Pack football team
Jeff Nady, Rfr., OL, Nevada: No games last week. Nevada travels to Colorado State on Saturday.
Douglas High School 2009 graduate Tanner Clark graduated from U.S. Army basic training on Aug. 20, 2009, at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Sometimes it looks too easy by the time the audience watches a wonderful production. What's going on behind the scenes to make sure that the actors look good on stage?
The Parent-Teacher Organization at Meneley Elementary opted to take a different approach to fundraising efforts this year. Instead of selling paper goods and assorted food items, they will hold their first-ever Walking on Sunshine walk-a-thon on Sept. 25, from 9:30-11 a.m.
Any Nevadan - rancher or not - who values open space and our western heritage may wish to read "The Family Ranch," by Linda Hussa. Recently published by the University of Nevada Press, this book tells wonderful stories about a number of ranch families.
EDITOR: Over the last five decades, I have watched this country's academic performance drop from first in the world to 30th. During that period we have constantly been No. 1 in the world in dollars spent per pupil.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
"Asleep" seems hardly an appropriate descriptor for malfeasance.
Valley resident Gordon Zuckerman said his new book is about how unbridled greed led to the beginning of World War II.
It is obvious that Walmart wants to put Les Schwab out of business. Who is next?
The Record-Courier reports that the county has received a report prepared by Jeff Codega, who appears to have some professional qualifications in this area, analyzing the Walmart project's compliance with the Virginia Ranch Specific Plan. His conclusion is that "... the proposal clearly falls well short of meeting the specific plan's planning and design criteria."
Several business owners, property owners and local residents are opposed to a new (any name) box store in Gardnerville.
The Minden-Douglas Elks annual flea market is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday at the lodge, 1276 Pit Road in Gardnerville. Sale items include a cherry wood piano, entertainment centers, clothes dryer, generators, household items, clothes, books. Information, Jim Plamenig, 267-9205, or Tom Zogorski, 265-5545.
The ongoing discussion regarding Walmart is oh, so familiar. I will not enter my personal feelings into the fray, but I would like to give a history lesson only going back the last 50 years. There are a lot of local residents who could go back much further.
Rico Petretti moves a box of shoes in preparation for last year's Minden-Douglas Elks Lodge flea market. This year's sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday at 1276 Pit Road in the Ranchos.
If all the newsprint and ink devoted to the debate over growth at the Minden-Tahoe Airport were collected in a single pile and weighed, we bet it would exceed the airport's current or proposed weight limit.
Do you remember what we were doing last January? We were buying our tickets and heading out to see "Hotel Minden," the latest of the Douglas County Historical Society melodramas. We had record crowds for that event and we preserved it on video.
The theme for the Carson Valley Photo Club's September contest theme was "yard art." Nancy Hulsey won first place with a picture she titled "The Condo." The second-place picture was taken by Carol Heinricy and third-place winner was Pam Brekas. Photos are on display at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden.
Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Club elects new board members each August, who serve two-year terms. The 2009-10 Young at Heart Board is Paul Lockwood, president; Esther Hildebrand, vice president; Howard Althouse, treasurer; Barbara Campbell, secretary; senior advisory board representatives are Gene Abrahamson, Annette Muller, Andrea Schaffer, Carolyn Tobias, Maryann Vido, Bob Cook; Travis Lee, senior services supervisor; Scott Morgan, community services supervisor; Karen Perry, community at large member No. 1 and Cindy Petersen, community at large member No. 2.
Be wary when you spot bright yellow flowers. Although they may appear beautiful from a distance and entice you closer for a better look, if they are flowers of the noxious weed yellow starthistle, you may stab yourself on their 1-inch spines.
Theatre of Arts Discipline presents Show Biz Kids, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19 at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center ArtBar, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
Appointment scheduling begins Sept. 21 for free employment assistance, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minde
The Tigers (1-2) and Greenwave (1-2) meet up at 7 p.m. tonight at Keith "Duke" Roman Field in Minden in what will be the Sierra League opener for both teams.
The fifth-ranked Douglas High volleyball team extended its win streak to three matches Wednesday night, beating No. 7 McQueen 23-25, 25-14, 25-17, 25-14 in a non-league match in Minden.
5-0 overall, 4-0 Sierra League, 2-0 home, 3-0 away, 0-0 neutral, 5-0 vs. Northern Nevada teams
Amelia Ritger prevailed over a familiar foe Tuesday and the Tiger girls' tennis team cruised to its fifth consecutive win.
The ninth annual A Touch of Class craft show is Oct. 16-18 at 1467 Glenwood Drive, Gardnerville. Free admission, door prizes, gifts, crafts, holiday decorations, jewelry, toys.
2-3 overall, 1-3 Sierra League, 1-2 home, 1-1 away, 0-0 neutral, 2-3 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
The Douglas boys' tennis team needed a come-from-behind win in the last set of the day to clinch its second win of the year, a 10-8 victory at Wooster.
TeamPtsPvs 1. McQueen (7)982 2. Carson (2)896
Overall 8-1-0. Sierra league: 1-1-0. Home: 2-0-0. Away: 2-1-0. Neutral: 4-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 7-1-0
The Douglas High School girls' soccer team used a late run in the final 20 minutes to push past Damonte Ranch 4-2 in Reno Tuesday evening.
Overall 10-2. Sierra League 2-0. Home: 2-1. Away: 1-0. Neutral: 7-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 4-1. Games: 24-9.
1-2 overall, 0-0 Sierra League, 1-0 home, 0-2 away, 0-0 neutral, 1-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Why another Walmart? We've already got two within driving distance. One has DART bus service. Why four?
Reading the article about the opposition to a Walmart coming to Gardnerville, I was somewhat puzzled by the example of the closing of Cooks Pantry.
We have seen many small businesses in our communities fail in the past 18 months. These were businesses owned by friends and neighbors, and built upon their dreams to be their own boss and to provide a service to their community. Many of the businesses that are gone have left a gap in the goods and services in our valley. There is nothing to be done about what is gone, but what of those that are still holding on? We have a number of unique stores and businesses in our towns.
Not to get all "Jimmy Carter" about this, but what we have here is a crisis of confidence.
There is much research and awareness about the consequences of driving after drinking alcohol. But what about other substances? Would you be a passenger in a car being driven by someone who has smoked marijuana? How about someone who is currently on prescription drugs? How about someone under the influence of some kind of stimulant, such as methamphetamine? The Partnership of Community Resources wanted to find out.
We wish we could say that the sad story of the Sheridan Acres Water System was concluded earlier this month with rate hikes that should help cover improvements to the system, but we can't.
The Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce is holding an art sale and exhibit, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, at the Walker Community Building. There will also be a wine tasting, and only those over 21 years of age may attend this evening.
Margaret Foley of Massachusetts, one of the most effective suffrage speakers in the country, addressed an open air meeting in Gardnerville last evening. Miss Foley is known in the east as "the woman with the big voice" because she can easily be heard a block away. She can not only make a big noise in the ears of her listeners, but she says things that open their eyes and bring conviction to their minds that woman should vote.
After falling back 11-4 to start Tuesday night's Sierra League match against Galena, the Douglas volleyball team put together a string of impressive runs to take control and cruise to a 25-18, 25-8, 25-14 win in Minden.
Anne Armijo hugs Jodi Wass after reading her story at the ceremony for the annual Walk in Memory Walk for Hope on Saturday. Walkers participate in the Walk in Memory Walk for Hope along Highway 395 on Saturday.
The fifth annual Carson Valley Harvest Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October at the Corley Ranch beginning Oct. 3.
Gardnerville Ranchos resident Jim Paegelow's 24-year-old dog, Sidney, was featured on KOLO TV's John Tyson's Journal on Sept. 8.
Len Frueh displays items for sale at Carson Valley United Methodist Church on Sept. 10. The church's Empty the Storage Unit Sale is 3-6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Discover Carson Valley family bicycle tour presented by the Carson Valley Arts Council is Saturday. Registration is 8:30 a.m. at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Refreshments at 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
All types of vehicles are welcome for the third annual poker run to benefit Austin's House on Saturday. Registration is 9-10 a.m. in the parking lot at Century 21 Clark Properties, 1674 Highway 395 in Minden.
Ashley Bergan of Churchill Vineyards in Fallon pours a sample of wine for Gardnerville resident Terry Knox at Battle Born Wine in Gardnerville during the Thirsty Third Thursday wine walk in July. The last wine walk of summer is 4:30-8 p.m. todayday.
Gardnerville Ranchos residents Archie and Peggy Reed took home awards from this year's Nevada State Fair in August.
Polka dancing at a previous Sertoma Oktoberfest. Carson Valley Sertoma's 19th annual Oktoberfest family celebration is noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 at Heritage Park in Gardnerville. Live
Meet members of the Carson Valley Art Association at a reception, 5-8 p.m. Thursday, at the Copeland Cultural Art Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Snacks and beverages served at the free event. Work will be displayed in the arts center through September.
The Daughters of Norway Queen Maud Lodge No. 42 meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church at the corner of Saliman and Highway 50 East in Carson City.
Sometimes it just looks too easy by the time the audience watches a wonderful production. What's going on behind the scenes to make sure that the actors look good on stage? Here's one look at the interesting process.
The Douglas junior varsity volleyball team took a three-set win over Fallon last week, coming back from a 25-19 loss in the first game to win the next two 25-13, 15-6.
Football: Douglas JV upends McQueen
The Douglas High School boys' soccer team extended its win streak to four games Monday afternoon, capturing a 3-2 victory over No. 9 North Tahoe at the Lake.
Just in case anyone forgot since last year, the Sierra League boys' soccer division is about as competitive as it gets.
Until Sept. 11, 2001, no enemy had been able to set foot in the continental United States and do real harm since the British burned Washington D.C. in the War of 1812.
EDITOR: The Fed is trying desperately to manipulate the stock market and prop up the "too big to fail" financial institutions, such as Citicorp, Fanny, Freddy, AIG, etc.
In August of this year, while driving with my father (who was visiting from Hawaii), we were pulled over by a Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputy. Very shortly thereafter, we learned that no traffic violation had occurred and that the passenger (me) was to get out of the vehicle. I was subsequently arrested and taken to Douglas County Jail and processed.
EDITOR: We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of those who supported the Chipping for Children with Cancer Golf Tournament that we sponsored at Genoa Lakes Golf Club last Friday to benefit the Keaton Raphael Memorial Foundation.
After pasting Douglas for 21 unanswered points to start the game, the McQueen football team appeared well on its way to an easy win, taking a 28-3 lead into halftime Friday night at McQueen.
Fear is not usually a good thing to commend, especially in connection with the Gospel, good news which is designed to diminish our human fears in this very troubled world. The problem is we fear what we ought not, and have no fear of what we ought to fear.
If you are feeling disconnected from your faith and seek a place where your questions are honored and soul nourished, the Journey spiritual direction program at Carson Valley United Methodist Church may be for you.
Deanne Hoogestraat, Nancy McDermid, Sheryl Gonzales, Staci Lonnegren and Renea Louie package chocolate mints and Genoa gems at the Genoa town kitchen on Wednesday.
Two full weeks into the fall season and the Douglas girls' tennis team has already avenged its two league losses from 2008.
The Douglas volleyball team scratched out a win in five sets at Fallon Thursday night, winning 19-25, 25-17, 25-13, 17-25, 15-12 in the Sierra League opener for both teams.
In a normal world, the proposed Gardnerville Walmart, with the promise of good paying jobs and low priced merchandise, would be a welcome opportunity for Douglas County. But Walmart isn't allowed to be a normal employer and merchant because it has been targeted by big labor. The resulting union-driven political and ideological propaganda now tinges every debate about Walmart.
I may be only 13 but I have something to say about this Walmart thing. First, I love living in a small town community. All these small businesses don't need to be shut down because of something that most people don't want here. Second, I've read some of these letters to the editor and 95 percent are about why they don't want a Wal-Mart or don't need a Walmart.
It's usually a good thing to get a bye week after a pair of dates against perennial powerhouses.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The Western Athletic Conference sure didn't do Boise State's Bowl Championship Series hopes any favors last weekend. Boise State, as usual, held up their end of the bargain by whipping Oregon.
Turn in old electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, and household batteries for recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Green Living Festival.
The Minden Street Faire returns for its fall run on Esmeralda Avenue with crafts, gifts, food and beer booths and live music, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
According to the Center for Disease Control, the single best way to prevent the flu is for individuals to get a vaccination each fall. Carson Valley Medical Center is offering seasonal flu vaccinations 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 for Medicare and self-pay patients. No appointments are necessary. Please note that this is not an H1N1 vaccine.
As we approach the flu season, we are faced with some new strains that seem to have everyone scrambling to figure out what to do.
Take photos of what you do and things you see every day in this beautiful Valley on Wednesday as part of The Record-Courier's Day in the Life feature for the 2010 Almanac.
Thank you Douglas County. We have our first entry into the Douglas County Historical Society's 2011 calendar photo contest, which means the September photo contest is in full swing. Grab that digital camera and head out into our gorgeous autumn weather and take a photo of what September means to you. Entries are welcome up to 4 p.m. Sept. 30.
A herd of grazing cows are helping Douglas High School members of Carson Valley FFA raise money to compete in horse judging, ag sales and floriculture at the national FFA contest in Indianapolis in October. If the herd is found grazing in your yard, students will round them up for $20, and for $25 the herd may be moooved to a home or business of your choice. Cows may also be purchased for $5. Information, Victoria Joncas, 721-9152 or Alysson Lammiman, (307) 760-9592.
Steve Suwe, left, and Chris Bayer host a rhythm workshop for children during the Genoa Old Time Music Festival on Aug. 15. The
The menu for the week of Sept. 14-18 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 783-6455.
The Discover Carson Valley family bicycle tour sponsored by the Carson Valley Arts Council is Sept. 19. Registration is 8:30 a.m. at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Refreshments 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jeff Nady, Rfr., OL, Nevada: Nevada lost to Notre Dame 35-0. The Wolf Pack has a bye week this week.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - The Sierra Nevada Sports Media Polls are voted on weekly by reporters from around the Northern region and compiled at The Record-Courier.
The Douglas High girls' tennis team continued its impressive start to the season, beating Incline 17-1 in the Tigers' home-opener.
The Douglas volleyball team rebounded from a home loss to Reno last week to defeat Dayton in four games Tuesday night in Minden.
The Douglas' boys soccer team jumped over the .500 mark on the year with a 4-1 non-league win over Whittell at the Lake on Tuesday.
In a matchup between the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in Northern Nevada, the Douglas girls' soccer team came away with an impressive win Tuesday afternoon in Minden.
As Miss Nevada 2009 and a 17-year resident of the Carson Valley, I would like to extend my gratitude to some of the businesses of our hometown who have supported me on my journey to become Miss Nevada and hopefully the next Miss America: Pro Tech Auto, Drago's Salon, All About Dance, The Entertainer, World Gym, Andrew Terveer, Wind River Ranch, Itildo, and Chappell Ranch.
I was appalled to hear Mr. Reid's latest attempt at a political advertisement on the radio today. One part states that "Sen. Reid is above the partisan fray in Washington trying to hammer out a bipartisan bill for Universal Healthcare" among other things.
In 2010, Dr. Robin Titus is running as a Republican for Harry Reid's Senate seat. She is conducting a pure grassroots campaign that will involve many supporters. Five people tell five other people about Dr. Robin and before long everyone in Nevada will have heard the name Dr. Robin.
Honorable Frank W. Miller, Superintendent of Public Instruction of Ohio, has called attention to the fact the "The Star-Spangled Banner," which is now our National Hymn, was written on Sept. 14, 1814, and suggests that a very fitting way of celebrating the centennial anniversary of this event would be to have this hymn sung in all the schools of the United States, public and private, at noon on Sept. 14th of this year.
The Johnstown-Cambria County Airport of Pennsylvania, dubbed the "Airport to Nowhere," has received approximately $200 million in our taxpayer's money over the past decade.
I read the guest opinion of Beverly Giannopulos and would like to respond to her opinion. However, I would like to point out a few things.
The new Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church is made of the simple elements of wood, stone and glass, using mountains as background.
Fall is approaching; you can feel it in the air. Kids tucked back into school. River running low.
We have to wonder if the recent division in the Douglas County School District offices isn't in some way responsible for the hiring of someone facing a felony battery charge stemming from his last job.
Families are invited for refreshments, photos with Casey the Crocodile and tours of Austin's House at the facility's second anniversary, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at 3589 N. Sunridge Drive, behind the Douglas County Sheriff's Office substation.
The Minden Street Faire returns for its fall run on Esmeralda Avenue with crafts, gifts, beer and food booths and live music, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Darin Talbot discusses his "Around Tahoe" travelogue at the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture of the month, 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center.
Second Saturday events at East Fork Gallery include a lecture on the history of fine art photography at 1-3 p.m. Saturday.
St. Gall Catholic Church celebrates 90 years in Carson Valley with Mass with Bishop Randolph Calvo at 10 a.m. Sunday in the pastoral center followed by a traditional Basque lunch and games for children.
Registration open for dance classes for tots through adults at the Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada, 2556 Precision Drive, Suite E, Minden. One free dance class for new students in ballet, hip-hop, tumbling, pre-dance, jazz, tap, adult workout. Information at cassiebrock@aol.com or 267-4446.
David John and the Comstock Cowboys provide music for the annual Candy Dance dinner dance, 4-10 p.m. Sept. 26, in Genoa Town Park. Opening entertainment by Lacy J. Dalton.
Gardnerville Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter No. 141 celebrated their 10th anniversary Thursday. Seven members held their first meeting at Sharkey's in 1999.
I'm going to say this once, to anyone who might be interested.
Douglas High School inducted five former players to its Football Hall of Fame Friday night during halftime of the school's game against Reno.
Douglas County runners enjoyed a successful opening weekend to the cross country season, placing a number of high finishes at regional events.
You see something enough times, you're eventually going to get the hang of it.
It seems like a lot of people who live here in Fish Springs are afraid of snakes, while others pet them. One time I saw a man drive right up in his car, stop and pick up a baby snake and hold it in his hand. The little rattlesnake bit the man's hand. He was rushed to the medical center for treatment.
When we speak of a biblically balanced life, we are referring to a life reflecting the rule and submission to the whole counsel of the God's word. Not a life patterned after a few choice Scriptures that are often twisted to fit our current lifestyle. When we pick and choose which Scriptures we like or believe, we instantly neutralize the authority of the Bible and its power to lead and direct our lives. Acts 20:27, "For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God."
The Chorus of the Comstock presents the annual Shine On Harvest Moon barbershop quartet concert Sept. 12 at the Carson City Community Center.
Gardnerville resident Alicia Powers returned with awards from the Nevada Star Ball Dance Sport Championships at the Green Valley Ranch Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Aug. 20-23.
Check back throughout the night for updates from tonight's Douglas-Reno football game.
The match began with a couple of shockers and ended with a huge shocker.
Douglas fell 12-6 against Galena in Minden Thursday, but sophomore James TenBroeck came up with three impressive wins against the vaunted Galena lineup.
The time for worn-out cliches, bottled-up emotions and muted passions is over for the Nevada Wolf Pack.
A letter to all those who support health care reform or socialized medicine.
Mr. Sullivan's latest diatribe is yet another example of the progressive/liberal tactic of falsely accusing conservatives (ie. Republicans) of everything that he, in his "enlightened" opinion is apparently in favor of.
As reported, the only approval now required by the county for the Walmart project is design review. This is normally an administrative process handled by county staff, whose decision is appealable to the planning commission.
Family and privately owned and operated businesses in Gardnerville/Minden? There are many, large and small. Each one is evidence of individuals, and families whose lives and fortunes have been invested in their potential success.
I got a note from someone I know who canceled his subscription over a letter to the editor.
Leave it to Gardnerville to tell Walmart to come back again sometime ... and bring all the information.
The Douglas High volleyball team suffered its first loss at home in almost two years Thursday night, falling 25-22, 25-19, 25-23 to No. 4 Reno.
The menu for the week of Sept. 7-11 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 783-6455.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at 782-5121, ext. 210 or sirete@recordcourier.com or by fax, 782-6132.
Plastic bottles of water are everywhere. We buy them for our families. We get them at parties, meetings, events, schools and restaurants.
Tonight, the Douglas football team will be looking to bounce back from a big loss last week against a team looking to do the same thing.
Gardnerville residents Sandra and Edward Martinez celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 4, 2009. The couple were married Sept. 4, 1959, in Oakland, Calif.
The 2008 season was frustrating on many accounts for the Douglas High boys' soccer team.
The Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada, 2556 Precision Drive, Suite E, Minden, offers one free dance class for new students in ballet, hip-hop, tumbling, pre-dance, jazz and tap. Register through Saturday at cassiebrock@aol.com or 267-4446.
Families are invited for refreshments, photos with Casey the Crocodile and tours of Austin's House at the facility's second anniversary, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 12, at 3589 N. Sunridge Drive, behind the Douglas County Sheriff's Office substation.
Congratulations to Dean Ward, the winner Douglas County Historical Society's August photo contest. Dean's photo, "Car Show Colors," certainly says August in Douglas County. That completes the calendar for the year 2010. Congratulations to all our winners and runners-up. Look for your copy of the DCHS 2010 calendar soon. And thank you for all your photos; they were great.
September is library card sign-up month at the Douglas County Public Library.
Disabled American Veterans hold their annual fundraiser with the sale of forget-me-nots at Raley's, Smith's and Scolari's, all day though Saturday from 8 a.m. Money raised goes to help local veterans. Information, Nancy Rowan, commander of Unit 7 of Carson City, 265-2531.
The Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670 annual Flea Market will be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18 and 19 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale takes place at the lodge, located at 1276 Pit Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
Darin Talbot will take a lot more laps around the lake.
Douglas High's Justin Draper scored on an assist from Edgar Arceo in the fourth minute Wednesday, which proved to be all the Tigers would need in a 1-0 win over Reno in Minden.
Jeff Nady, Rfr., OL, Nevada: Nady is slotted as the No. 2 strong tackle on the depth chart and will travel with the team to Notre Dame on Saturday.
The Douglas High girls' golf team's two-year unbeaten streak in Sierra League play came to an end Tuesday, but junior Bethany Wurster was up to her same old tricks.
The Douglas boys' tennis team got its season off to a strong start Tuesday afternoon in Minden, beating Reed 15-3.
Regardless of your position on health-care reform, it's time we stand up against the dangerous hate-filled mobs that are trying to drown out a real debate on the issue. The ugly, hateful names and death threats to President Obama have no place in this debate.
While health care reform is a hot button issue these days, it's difficult to discuss specifics because there really is no single plan yet. Most agree that some reforms to the current systems are needed. But I'm not sure that turning them over to the government is either wise or feasible. Do we really want a government agency in between us and our doctors?
I wish to thank Yager's Garage, just a couple of doors south of Sharkey's Casino, for their excellent help on small engines from chainsaws, generators to riding mowers and small tractors. A family operation, he and his two sons, do a great job. They have also been a sponsor for the local charities and the annual fundraising Main Street Event.
St. Gall Catholic Church, Father Paul McCollum, Father Jose Sobarzo and the rummage sale committee members would like to express their heartfelt thank-you to all the following for their help and contributions for the 2009 rummage sale:
My friend, Bo the Builder, has a knack for amusing many while raising fierce hackles in others. Some blast me for hiding behind Bo. Recently I was berated for Bo's recent comments on the airport. I thought he should know so I asked him to again join my morning coffee at our favorite java joint.
EDITOR: While on my morning run today I passed by Scarselli Elementary. There was a gentlemen spraying the weeds (lawn)?
In order to preserve the rural character of our community I would like to propose a possible solution to the problem of Walmart building a new store in south Gardnerville.
We're thrilled by the news that Jaycee Lee Dugard has been found alive and in good health after being in captivity for 18 years.
It's that time, again, for me to weigh in on how I think the fall sports season will play out.
Even though the Douglas volleyball team was going to have to replace a starting setter for the first time in three years, coach Suzi Townsell was feeling pretty good about her team's ability to fill the defending Sierra League Player of the Year's shoes.
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The Carson Valley Art Association presents two free art shows that will be displayed through September.
We continue to receive wonderful donations of food, toiletries and other essentials and are so thankful. We have even been getting fresh produce from local gardeners and they are so welcome. One of our clients has a family member on a special diet and commented, "It is really expensive to buy fresh, healthier foods." It sure is, and we are thrilled to be able to help provide some of these fresh fruits and vegetables.
Shawna Pisciotti teaches Kindermusik through Douglas County Parks & Recreation on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 9 at the recreation annex. Infants to age 7 learn direction, guidance and responsiveness through music. Class times and cost vary for each age group. Information at parks & recreation, 782-9828, or at msshawnasmusic@yahoo.com or 265-2191.
Turn in your old electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, and household batteries for recycling, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 12, at the Green Living Festival in Lampe Park.
The Douglas County Senior Center has reopened after having the carpet replaced and repairs made last week. Senior services were offered on a limited basis and lunch was served at Carson Valley United Methodist Church from Aug. 24-28.
Popular Tahoe-area author Todd Borg will be at the Coleville Library 3 p.m., Sept. 9, to present a talk and sign copies of his newest book, "Tahoe Night." Mr. Borg has written a series of mystery novels set in Lake Tahoe, all of which have been highly praised by book reviewers. This event is sponsored by the Antelope Valley Friends of the Library, who invite current members, prospective members, and those who would like to meet Mr. Borg, to come to the library that afternoon.
At the present time there is need in this Valley of using every precaution in disposing of the carcasses of dead stock, especially those of cattle that may die. This is the time of year that contagious disease among livestock is apt to make its appearance and unless precautionary methods are adopted by the farmer in destroying the bodies of such stock, a spread of anthrax or other infectious diseases may result. At Fallon the farmers are now combating anthrax which has broken out among their dairy stock, resulting in great loss to them.
The 89th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire featuring art and crafts, food and activity booths and 4,000 pounds of Genoa's homemade candy is Sept. 26 and 27. Admission is free. Parking in designated lots is $5.
