Remember all the brouhaha about the Census back in April?
Artist Reiko Hervin offers drawing and watercolor classes September through November at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Each class includes 30 minutes of still-life drawing and two hours of watercolor painting and critique.
The Town of Genoa seeks volunteers to help make candy for the 90th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire, held on Sept. 25-26.
Easter Sunday commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus, but should it be a once-a-year holiday? The Resurrection stands at the center of the Christian calendar, and should be the focal point for celebrations and commemorations throughout the year.
It is the goal of the Active 20-30 Club to raise $10,000 and sign up 100 volunteers to take children back-to-school shopping, 6:45-8 a.m. Saturday, at Walmart on Topsy Lane.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Predicting how the Western Athletic Conference football teams will finish every year is sort of like predicting the ending of every Gilligan's Island episode.
Former Douglas pitcher Chris Balcom-Miller is in the middle of a successful first full season of professional baseball in the Colorado Rockies organization.
The Douglas Tigers summer league baseball team picked up a 3-2 win over South City PAL (Calif.) in the opening round of the 44th annual Joe DiMaggio World Series last Friday at Wooster High School.
The members of the Ruhenstroth Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the families who attended our annual barbecue dinner dance on July 10.
Thanks again to the community for supporting the 2nd annual Jethro's King Crab and Steak Feed. We also want to acknowledge the support of Dick Erwin, Curtis Berg and GE Energy volunteers who helped tremendously in making this a successful event.
My name is Allen A. Garcia, I would like to explain in public, regarding my previous partnership with Art George.
It takes a little bit of gumption, to say the least, to go out and dig yourself a lake in the middle of the desert.
On June 29 to July 1 myself and numerous other teenagers participated in a retreat. This retreat for some was something to do for summer, getting away from home, and for others something more personal.
Cars needed for Main Street Show & Shine car show
Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's free GE Energy Family Summer Concert Series continues with Mumbo Gumbo, 6:30-8:30 p.m. today, in Minden Park.
Carson Valley youth not only perform in TOAD's "Once Upon a Mattress," opening tonight at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, they play major roles in the production of the play.
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.
Saturday is the end of the July photo contest, but we don't want it to end without your photo entered. Forward your best shot of July in Douglas County to the e-mail address below or take a copy into the museum. The winner is announced next week.
July has become our family reunion time each year. Butch's family has a reunion on the farm in Mt. Olive, N.C., each year around July 4th, and my family has theirs on Kingsley Lake at Camp Blanding in Starke, Fla., mid-July. It provides us with the opportunity to catch up with all the family and many friends in one trip, especially with the price of airfare. Now that I've graduated and am no longer spending my vacations studying, we also were able to go to Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa with our sons, grandson, and new granddaughter.
Staff Report The fifth season of Gardnerville's free movies in the park continues at dusk Friday with Hitchcock's "North by Northwest" in Heritage Park, one block east of Highway 395 off Gilman Avenue.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's free GE Energy Family Summer Concert Series continues with Mumbo Gumbo, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, in Minden Park.
The Douglas County Parks & Recreation will host its fifth-annual White Lightning Wiffleball Tournament for ages 13 and up Sunday at Stodick Park.
If there were any jitters heading into the NAFA World Series of Softball Nationals last week, the Carson Valley Hot Shots 10U team sure didn't show it.
For 13-year-old Gardnerville resident Cassidy Champlin, competing horse shows has always been somewhat of a way of life.
As ESPN opens its 16th annual X Games Thursday in Los Angeles, a trio of motocross stars hailing from Northern Nevada will be vying for medals.
Harry Reid doesn't want to change Social Security because he, Pelosi, Obama and the other Democrats are using it as their cash cow while destroying its purpose.
As a longtime member of the Minden Rotary Club, I would like to invite families here in the Carson Valley to participate in a program that until recently has been restricted to families of Rotary members. That program is hosting a foreign exchange student.
I just received my annual property tax statement and noticed that I am paying $36 a year for "mosquito abatement."
"Where you off to, Denise?" Denise is Hunewill Guest Ranch's chief financial officer up in Bridgeport.
Ken and Christy Blach won a contest from our local country music radio station KBUL 98.1 FM to have Chris Young come to their backyard in TRE.
The recent examination of the public administrator's office provided more than a healthy catharsis for Douglas County. It will also result in two people literally being freed from a far more intensive care than they required.
Douglas County's Relay for Life organizer Katrina Rowe expects to collect at least $100,000 from the fundraiser for cancer research by Aug. 31.
95 years ago July 30, 1915 Advertisement. $800 was kept by Peter Kyms in a small drawer in his desk. He kept the drawer locked. He carried the key on a ring attached to a chain.
East Fork Gallery artists Helen Martin, Margaret Biggs, and Margie Leslie, with Dave Martin, at the Gardnerville gallery's 31st anniversary reception on Friday.
Twenty-year Carson Valley residents Patty Kittyle Nelson and James Matthies were married June 26, 2010.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation offers activities and classes for children to seniors. Registration is required for all classes. Information at the office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or 782-9828.
The English as a Second Language In-Home Program hosts a free tutor training workshop, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden. Light snacks will be served.
Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church provides blankets and quilts to the City of Refuge and the Veterans' Hospital in Reno through the church's outreach program. The blankets and quilts are made with donated materials by inmates of the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City.
As I listen to the radio news and watch the evening news, I find my heart is often filled with despair. There seems to be a lack of hope in what is broadcast in our news. There's despair over the economy, despair over environmental issues, despair over the housing situation, and despair over the future.
The Main Street car show will go on. Bryan McGill of Capital Classic Productions said there are 100 cars coming back for the Main Street Show & Shine car show on Aug. 20-21 in Minden.
Baseball in Carson Valley and the Jacobsen family just seem to be inexorably tied.
More cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, have popped up statewide this year than in the last 50 years.
The Silver State Model T Ford Club hosts a Henry Ford birthday party and car show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 31, at Mills Parks Pony Express Pavilion in Carson City.
Blue Star Museums is a program that offers free admission to museums for all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 31, through Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2010.
Margaret Biggs and Marge Buttles at the East Fork Gallery in Gardnerville.
Children scramble to pop the miniature bubbles at the Bubble Lady presentation July 8 at the CVIC Hall in Minden. For more photos of the event go to recordcourier.com/photos.
Sunridge resident Teri Moore shops at The Fruit Factory of Sanger, Calif., booth at the farmers market on July 13, in Minden.
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.
Ranchos resident and local comedian Kat Simmons brings the nationally touring and acclaimed comedic talent of the 3 Blonde Moms to Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 7.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension hosts an orientation class or local gardeners interested in becoming Master Gardeners, 9-10:30 a.m. Aug. 5, at the Cooperative Extension office, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 12, Carson City.
Photos are starting to come for the July photo contest. We have some great ones, but we don't have yours yet. Send your winning photo to the e-mail address below or deliver a photograph to the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville by July 31. We will announce the winner Aug. 6.
by Caitlyn Bidart, 4-H Livestock Club reporter and Divine Swine member
How does the saying go? Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans?
We would like to thank the Settelmeyer family for their contribution of water and electrical pump power to water the 300 trees along Highway 395 in Carson Valley. Without their generosity the tree project would not be sustainable.
I recently read in The Los Angles Times, that the L.A. City Council passed an ordinance that would require the banks that foreclosed on homes, keep them maintained until they are sold. If a bank failed to keep property well maintained a $1,000 per day fine could be levied on the bank. (See the article online at www.latimes.com/news/custom/scimedemail/la-me-derelict-homes-20100711,0,6945778.story ).
I believe that some comment may be in order regarding the visual pollution of our beautiful area by campaign signs posted by Mr. Ted Thran. I called him today about it, and his only response was that "the law allows it."
The task of encapsulating my year of service as Miss Nevada 2009 seems impossible, as my journey to become Miss Nevada encompasses much more than a single year. It started at age 11 while watching Miss America for the first time. I remember thinking, "Someday, I'll be on that stage."
There are a dozen disasters a day averted because someone cared enough to look twice at something.
Almost everyone in the Antelope Valley has experienced the awful feelings and effects caused by wildfires. It would be wishful thinking to hope that there will never be another time like that, so we have to be prepared to combat it. These fires have been caused by humans as well as nature, and there are ways the humans can eliminate their errors.
The brokers Friedhoff and Hofell broke ground this week for the new $25,000 court house to be erected at Minden and within a short time will have a big crew of mechanics at work on the structure. The new building will not be in the largest court house in Nevada because Douglas county does not require a $100,000 building but from point of design will be one of the most beautiful county buildings in the state and will reflect great credit to the people of this community.
Last Thursday, the Douglas Tiger baseball Joe DiMaggio League team's summer season was on its very last legs.
A rain and hailstorm didn't deter participants in the second annual Jethro's Crab & Steak Feed which raised money to support local charities in the community.
The Douglas High volleyball program will host its third annual Mud Fest volleyball tournament Aug. 7 at Herbig Park (across from Lampe Park in Gardnerville).
Kid's Club registration is open for the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's 2010-11 Kid's Club before and after-school program in Douglas County elementary schools for children in kindergarten through sixth grade.
Through four years, the White Lightning Wiffleball Tournament has become somewhat of a mid-summer fixture in Carson Valley.
A display at the East Fork Gallery in Gardnerville. The gallery hosts their 31st anniversary reception, 4-8 p.m. Friday, at 1503 Highway 395, Suite K, Gardnerville. Information, 782-7629.
The 2010 Douglas County Relay for Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society begins 7 a.m. Saturday and runs through Sunday at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. Survivor celebration, luminaria ceremony, activities, games, vendors, music, entertainment. Information on starting or joining a team, if you are a cancer survivor, Katrina Rowe, 750-3468 or douglasrelay.com
Many thanks to the artists from Carson Valley, who entered the largest number of artistic work we've had in the recent years. Only a handful were from outside Carson Valley and Carson City.
When Gerry Myers spotted a gnarled tree stump on the shore of Fortress Lake in Hamber Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada, she knew her photo would be a keeper. Judges for the Carson Valley Photo Club's July contest agreed and awarded Myers first place.
Washo basket weaver Sue Coleman presents 'Washo Basket Weaving and Culture: a Family Tradition,' 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Nevada State Museum., 600 N. Carson St., Carson City.
Origami will be featured at the Douglas County Public Library, 4 p.m. July 26. Dennis Little has shared his hobby of Japanese paper folding for many years at the library. He will tell the history of origami and bring examples of his projects.
Wild Horse Children's Theater presents the "Funny Just Happens: Improv for Everyone" workshop, Mondays through Thursdays, Aug. 9-21, in Carson City.
Todd Borg signs copies of his latest Owen McKenna mystery, "Tahoe Heat," 3 p.m. Aug. 1, at the Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville. Borg discusses the writing of the book and maybe hintd at what's coming next for Owen and Spot.
Staff Reports Nancy Clarke's Sierra oil landscapes, Dee Manning's watercolor landscapes and viscosity prints from etchings, and Ron Clarke's photos are presented, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
TOAD presents "Once Upon A Mattress (G2K)" starring the youth of Carson Valley (ages 6-12 years old), 7 p.m. July 30, July 31, Aug. 6 and Aug. 7, and 2 p.m. Aug. 1 and Aug. 8 at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, 701 Long Valley Road, Gardnerville Ranchos.
Liz Broscoe will give a drum performance and sign copies of her new book, "Adventures of Durga, Messenger of the Drum," 2-5 p.m. July 31, at Border's Bookstore, 911 Topsy Lane, Carson City.
Area high school students are encouraged to showcase their talents and compete for scholarship money while benefiting kids in need at the Sierra Star Search annual fundraising event for Kids & Horses.
Former Nevada state treasurer Patty Cafferata presents "Nevada's State Treasurers: Some Were Thieves" at a free event, 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
Pinkerton Ballet Theatre hosts a fundraiser, 6-10 p.m. July 23, at Jimmy G's Cigar Bar, 311 N. Carson St., Carson City. Event features food, beer and a silent auction to benefit this year's production of "The Nutcracker" ballet. Tickets are $20, available at 230-1915.
Artistic Director Carol Scott and Executive Producer Pat Josten announce Wild Horse Children's Theater Summer On Broadway 2010 production of audience participation mystery "Nick Tickle, Fairy Tale Detective."
Learn how to find meteorites, meet a prospector, and take geology field trips with the High Desert Rockers, a group of geologists to greenhorns, old timers to kids, who love the desert and hunt for gems and minerals.
The winners for the Carson Valley Art Association Scholarships for 2010 are Allison Henie and Kena Longabaugh, whose work was displayed at art association's fine art show during Carson Valley Days.
Recently Dorothy brought me information on a lawn mix promoted as a "No Mow Lawn." The old saying, "If it's sounds too good to be true," came to my mind, since the advertisers' claims make these products sound like the answer to gardeners' prayers.
As your read this over morning coffee, four area pastors will have just returned from a three-day conference in Sacramento. Unlike that old television show, our three-day tour was not about being tossed and lost on some deserted island. Rather it was about how we might better serve when you find yourself tossed about by the winds of time or simply set adrift by the circumstance of events that befall us all.
Time is flying by and so is summer. If you haven't taken your camera out and hunted for that perfect July in Douglas County photo, perhaps you'd best do it soon. July will be over in a couple weeks and so will the July photo contest. Remember, you can't win the photo contest if you don't enter it.
The message said, "Gail, it's Steve. Give me a call when you can, it's about Claudia." My heart sank. It was just over a year ago when I got a call from them to ask about thyroid cancer.
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.
ail Richardson of Minden shops for squash at the Dwelly Farm booth at the Lampe Park Farmers Market on July 7. Dwelly Farm is from Brentwood, Calif.
The Genoa Summer Concert Series continues 5 p.m. Sunday in Genoa Community Park with the Trey Stone Band, who play blues, funk and R&B
Spread a blanket in Heritage Park and enjoy food, beverages and games at Main Street Gardnerville's first Blankets, Burgers & Brews fundraising event, 4-9 p.m. Saturday.
The Sierra Nevada Guitar Society and the Carson Valley Arts Council present Argentinean classical guitarist Maximo Diego Pujol and Chilean-born flutist Viviana Guzman, 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center ArtBar, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
Dancin' Shoes Entertainment presents the Music in the Meadows all-age festival, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, on Big Sky Trail, off Jacks Valley Road in Minden. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.
Washoe Lake State Park and the Nevada Department of Wildlife host a kids' carp fishing derby, 8 a.m. July 25. Prizes will be awarded for the largest carp caught by children in different age categories. The minimum age is 3 years old.
The Cow County Ball is 6-10 a.m. Aug. 28 at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395,
Kat Simmons presents and performs in "Comedy in the Capital," featuring 3 Blonde Moms, at the Carson Nugget on Aug. 7.
Volunteers from Sierra Nevada No. 730 and Carson Valley No. 85 Active 20-30 Clubs take more than 60 school-aged children shopping for basic clothes and fashions, 6:30-8:30 a.m. Aug. 7 at Walmart on Topsy Lane. Each child is accompanied by an adult volunteer to select $100 worth of shoes and clothes to help prepare them for the upcoming school year.
The Nature Conservancy's High Sierra Carson River Workshop provided seven high school students from Douglas, Carson, and Lyon counties with an opportunity to learn about natural systems in the Carson River and the Sierra Nevada.
After winning the state title in November, several members of the Douglas High School girls' soccer team set out simply to find a spring traveling club that would be attending highly-competitive tournaments outside of Northern Nevada.
Saddled with a young and inexperienced roster last year, the Carson Valley Hot Shots U10 softball team knew the summer of 2009 was going to be about taking its lumps and learning tough lessons.
One of my neighbors recently had his hip come out of place. He didn't have his cell phone on him so he was stuck out in his backyard several hours until his wife returned home from work.
Dancin' Shoes Entertainment presents the Music in the Meadows all-age festival, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, on Big Sky Trail, off Jacks Valley Road in Minden. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.
The Carson Valley Arts Council presents the Triada guitar trio, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, at the CVIC Hall in downtown Minden.
95 years ago July 16, 1915 Alfalfa's not only good feed for dairy cows, but properly treated is a cure for several human ailments.
The Main Street car show will go on. Bryan McGill of Capital Classic Productions said there are 100 cars coming back for the Main Street Show & Shine car show on Aug. 20-21 in Minden.
The Douglas County Public Library in Minden hosts special events for the Make a Splash summer reading program running through Aug. 7. Children explore water through stories, songs, and activities.
Sharon Hoogestraat and Brian Dublanc were married June 26, 2010.
The theme for the season's first Thirsty Third Thursday wine walk was crazy hats and glasses. Studio Vogue Salon incorporated both for their wine a'fish'ionado theme.
Special thanks this month to the people of St. Gall Catholic Church who led our food donations with 440 pounds of food. We are so appreciative of each and every donation and want to acknowledge everyone, even those who wish to remain anonymous.
Western Nevada College Carson City offers short classes for children, July 19 to Aug. 6. College for Kids classes offer students the opportunity to explore the artist within, participate in hands-on learning activities, and challenge themselves in a fun and welcoming environment. Cost for each class ranges from $55 to $200, depending on its length and topic.
Michelle and Zac Pederson of Carson City won a month of free dinners through the Real Men Cook contest sponsored by Dream Dinners meal assembly service.
Preregistration is required for all hikes. Full moon hikes require Tahoe Rim Trail Association membership. Information and sign-ups at the TRTA office at (775) 298-0012 or programs@tahoerimtrail.org
"How I saw God this week," is a powerful statement. This is what 20 youth and seven adults said from Gardnerville's St. Gall Catholic Church, who served alongside 380 other participants in Denver on June 11-19. There will be 11,000 other Catholic Heart Work Camp participants from around the country saying the same thing this summer.
Kids & Horses holds volunteer training to teach interested community members to become side-walkers. Volunteer training was held July 10 at the Kids & Horses ranch at 2869 Esaw Street, off of Stephanie Way in Minden. Kids & Horses is the only premier NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) riding center in northern Nevada and volunteers must go through a special training and watch two lessons at the ranch before they can volunteer.
The "Always Lost" art exhibit debuted at the Western Nevada College Carson City campus gallery in 2009, offering an account of the effects of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The exhibit has captured the attention of other colleges and universities, and plans are being made to display it throughout the United States.
Master Native American artist Sue Coleman presents "Washo Basket Weaving and Culture: a Family Tradition," 7 p.m. July 22, at the Nevada State Museum., 600 N. Carson St., Carson City.
Soroptimist International of the Comstock, Dayton hosts A Journey to Remember, celebrating the National Day of the Cowboy, on July 24.
Nevada Artists Association's exhibition of the works of local and regional member artists in fine paintings, photography, sculpture, glass, pottery and hand crafted jewelry at runs Sunday through Aug. 20 at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City.
A caller's daughter recently developed blister-like chigger bites after being in sagebrush. Mice, rats, rabbits, ground squirrels and other mammals, and even birds and reptiles, can host chiggers. When people go through areas where there are or have been infested animals, chigger mites can hitch a ride and then feed on us.
Do you question God's love for you? I am here to tell you that He does love you very much and has prepared a plan and a direction for your life. Ephesians 2:10, "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." And also in Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."
The Carson Valley Little League 10-11-year-old All-Stars baseball team blasted North Valleys 24-1 to open the Nevada District I Tournament in Carson City Thursday night.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . LeBron James is now the most hated player in the NBA.
EDITOR: In response to D. MacClement's rather angry response to my letter printed on June 23. In my opinion, I am not labeling hard working people as ignorant in my letter.
I'm responding to the article in the July 4 edition about the zoning amendment requiring 100-room minimum for businesses with a gaming district overlay.
Carson Valley businesses and attractions are being invited to participate in the largest directory ever proposed for the Sierra Nevada.
Gardnerville naval artist Wayne Scarpaci donated a portrait of the USS Carson City to the capital city on Monday.
We have a winner for the Douglas County Historical Society's June photo contest. Almeta Bey-Carrion entered some of our initial contests and she is back as the June winner with her great photo of a mama bear and her baby. Thanks, Almeta, and congratulations on your great photo.
Fratello Marionette puppeteer Kevin Menegus performs 'The Frog Prince' at the Douglas County Library Summer Reading kickoff event June 15.
The first service at Valley Christian Fellowship's new location is 10 a.m. Sunday, at 811 Short Court, next to the Pizza Factory in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
Details 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.
ScolarisJCP Relay for Life team hosts a rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, 1001 Tillman Lane, Gardnerville Ranchos. Information, Craig at Scolari's, 782-5550.
MEFIYI, Me For Youth, Inc., offers a variety of summer sports camps for ages 8-16.
Douglas graduate Kyle Miller said he always wanted to be a rock concert promoter like his hero Bill Graham. He's moved closer to his goal by founding Dancin' Shoes Entertainment and producing the Music in the Meadows all-age festival in Minden on July 18.
The fall sports teams at Douglas High School will be holding voluntary conditioning sessions throughout the summer.
Covering 129 miles with more than 15,000 feet of climbing over five mountain passes in a single day on a bike is a feat that takes months, even years, of preparation.
Over the past four years, the core of this season's Carson Valley Little League 11-12-year-old All-Star team has had its fair share of success.
Players and familes of the Douglas High girls' soccer program played host to a traveling German squad, FSV Westerstede, this week.
Staff Reports The Douglas County Historical Society's 2010 Young Chautauqua Program came to an end with a performance at Mormon Station State Historic Park on June 16
Logging in the Sierra is the subject of the Douglas County Historical Society's monthly lecture, 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
'Fall on Carson River,' watercolor by Carson Valley artist Teri Sweeney who teaches the Landscape in Watercolor workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 23-25, at the Tahoe Art League workshop, Ski Run Boulevard and Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe
The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's 14th annual GE Energy Family Summer Concert Series continues 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday with the Trey Stone Band. Bring a low-backed chair or blanket.
Wm. Dangberg, who recently returned to Minden from a visit to the Exposition at San Francisco, has the distinction of being the first person to board one of Uncle Sam's submarines upon their arrival at that city a few days ago. The little undersea vessels arrived at the Exposition harbor and members of the Dangberg party were invited to the supply ship that accompanies the submarines, where they had tea with the officers.
The annual How Big Is Big fishing derby started July 1 and will run until July 30 on the West Walker River. There will be fish plants during the derby, including one this week, so there should be plenty of fish out there to catch. Just take the ones you catch over to the Walker General Store to be weighed and entered in the contest. This year, there is also be a division for junior anglers 12 years old and younger. All junior contestants will receive a certificate for a free ice cream at Walker Burger, so let them have at it. This is always a fun event and should be the same this year.
A roomful of my treasures netted about $433, but just like those folks on TV's "Antiques Roadshow" I can say, "Grandma's heirlooms weren't worth very much, but I had a great time."
With this tribute I don't mean to dredge up the past or re-open old wounds. I'm merely presenting a different viewpoint of an individual who has made such an impact on his community and his times, a fuller picture of a man who was more than a successful businessman and civic leader. In the nearly three years since his death, I have buried nine family and friends, so I apologize for the timing of this reminiscence.
All of Auburn Court turned out on Monday morning to look after Neil and Marian Powers, whose home was damaged by fire.
Six-year-old Tyson Thayer eats birthday cake at the Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley on June 25, during the club's third birthday party.
Tickets are available for the second annual Jethro's King Crab & Steak Feed, 5-9 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of Jethro's Oven and Grille, 1281 Kimmerling Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos. Your choice of a one-pound serving of king crab legs or a 12-ounce rib-eye steak, both with all the trimmings, for $25. Hot dog meals include chips, soda or water and are free from children with a paid adult meal.
The 90th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25 and 26. The fair features more than 350 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors, and 4,000 pounds of Genoa's famous homemade candy. Admission is free. Parking in designated lots is $5.
The Walgreens Relay for Life team hosts a barbecue, bounce house and employee bake sale, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, in the parking lot, 1342 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Cancer awareness bracelets for sale for $10 at Walgreens. The Douglas County Relay for Life event is July 24-25 in Lampe Park. Information, www.douglasrelay.com
As a small business owner for almost 30 years (16 of those in Minden), I was stunned at the naivete displayed in the July 27 Reno Gazette-Journal fact checker article. The author believes Harry Reid has nothing to do with Nevada's unemployment situation.
I would just like to thank Douglas County Animal Shelter for sending me a handwritten sympathy card in regards to my dear Scottish terrier "Mister Preston Presley" who accidentally got our through our garage.
The Douglas County Historical Society would like to thank the Lions Club for their generous donation from the proceeds of the Mother's Day Breakfast they do for us every year.
Kirkwood's weekend party is today through Sunday, with music, food, fireworks, skiing and mountain biking. The Kirkwood Volunteer Fire Department barbecue is 3:30-6 p.m. Saturday. Music from Monique Haviland and the Kingtones, with fireworks at 9 p.m. Other events include fly-fishing clinic today and the Avalanche Cup on Sunday. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is at Highway 88 and Carson Pass. Information, kirkwood.com
To my fellow members of this wonderful community.
Summer has truly arrived. So, what do you do with the visiting relatives? We can think of any number of things. First, the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Sunday. Bring everyone out to see the exhibits and check out the animal room, which is always the kids' favorite. There is a new exhibit showing pork slaughtering and sausage making in the changing room. This county was famous for its excellent sausage.
I don't often agree with Stuart Posselt, but in his letter ("Heads Should Roll" June 25) about holding people accountable for past bad decisions made regarding the failing water systems, he makes a good point. He writes that most of those responsible have left by now, but at least one is seeking higher office. The person he refers to is former county commissioner Kelly Kite who is running against JoEtta Brown for state Assembly.
I've loved this country since the day I was born And I've seen it all from shore to shore
The annual Ruhenstroth Volunteer Fire Department Bar-B-Q is July 10 at the station on Pinto Lane. It's always a fun evening to visit with neighbors that we may be too busy to see during the year and a chance to meet new friends - a giant block party is the department's goal. There will be games for all ages, food galore with lots of door prizes and silent raffle items, and of course, music for dancing. The firefighters will be cooking hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone and the baked beans will be provided by Jethro's. Cole slaw and several other side dishes and desserts will round out the menu.
There won't be any fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July in Carson Valley, but there will be lots of places people can go to find them.
Details 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.
FEAT of the Carson Valley hosts their first Walk for FEAT 5K Charity Walk to benefit children with autism on Aug. 7, beginning at Energize Studios in Minden and ending at Stodick Estates in Gardnerville.
Main Street Gardnerville's first Blankets, Burgers & Brews fundraising event is 4-9 p.m. July 17 at Heritage Park, on Gilman Avenue in Gardnerville.
The Real Reno U16 Girls team went undefeated in winning the Premier Division of the US Club Soccer Western Regional Championships held in Modesto, Calif. over the weekend.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . It would be shocking to learn that LeBron James has signed with any team other than the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ohio is his home.
Stage 3 of the Northern Nevada Junior Satellite Tournament Series was hosted by the Incline Village Tennis Center in Lake Tahoe.
Douglas High senior Bethany Wurster continued her phenomenal summer this week, winning the Nevada State Amateur Golf Championship at the Paiute Golf Course in Las Vegas.
The Douglas American Legion baseball team fell far behind early against Damonte Ranch Tuesday before a furious rally in the bottom of the fifth propelled the Tigers to a 14-9 win.
