Duck Races return to the Carson Valley!

Duck Races return to the Carson Valley!

The Women's Club of Active 20-30 in Douglas County, Sierra Nevada #730, is privileged to taken over the "Wacky Waddlers Wiver Wace" with the full support of the Food Closet of Douglas County. Date is set for Sunday June 10, 2012 in the Lampe Park Creek. The main race starts at 1pm, followed by the Business Class race at 2pm and Service Club/Churches race at 3pm.

Meet Your Sierra Nevada 20-30 Member - Melissa Diaz

Melissa Diaz

Why did you join 20-30? How long have you been a member?

To support my community at the most important base level, the children who are our future.
I am a new member this year.

What positions (both club and national) have you held?

I am currently just a member but likely to fill a board slot this year.

Do you have a nickname? What is it? How did you get it?

Most people call me Mel, nothing special :)

Do you like to travel and where have you been?

I travel extensively in the US with my Cutting Horse and Farrier Supply business. Mostly in the western states and often to Texas.

If the whole world were listening, what would you say?

Silence can be epic!

How long have you lived here?

Almost 2 years.

What is the main thing that makes you unique?

Every person is uniquely themselves just by existing.

What is your greatest strength?

Willingness to positively adapt to any given situation or circumstance.

What are most proud of?

My son Cole and my husband Jason.

Do you have any siblings?

1 Older Brother

What do you like to do in your free time?

What free time? :) I am an outdoor person, besides our horses we like to Backpack, Hike, Rock Climb, Road & Mtn Bike, Run, Snowboard, Wakeboard....pretty much anything that is outdoors.

Getting To Know Your Sierra Nevada 20-30 Members - Nicole Riley

Nicole Riley

Why did you join 20-30? How long have you been a member?

I joined the 20-30 to help children in need and to be a part of the new community I recently moved to. I started attending 20-30 events in 2008 with my great friend Jennifer Motti current member at the time.By 2009 I was a member and hooked on 20-30, and rest is history.

What positions (both club and national) have you held?

I have held the Treasure and Membership Director position

Do you have a nickname? What is it? How did you get it?

I do have a nickname that would be Scrappy,,Loll Or mostly Cole, shorten for Nicole..

Do you like to travel and where have you been?

I love to travel! I think I've almost been to every state in the US. I've traveled to Jamaica, Germany and Hawaii, and would love to add more islands on my list. Must admit I am a island type of girl.

If the whole world were listening, what would you say?

Live every day to the fullest!! LIVE! LOVE! LAUGH!!!

How long have you lived here?

I moved from Lake Tahoe to the Gardnerville area in 2007, so about 5years now.

What is the main thing that makes you unique?

Just being myself is pretty unique.

What is your greatest strength?

Am a go getter!! When I have my mind set I will usually accomplish my goal.

What are most proud of?

Would have to say my 2 daughters, every day they both bring a smile to my face just knowing what wonderful little girls they are, and how blessed I am to have them in my life.

Do you have any siblings?

I do, am the oldest of 2 siblings one brother and a sister. Both live in the Northren Nevada and Northern California area.

What do you like to do in your free time?

I really enjoy working out, snowboarding, camping, rafting and really any kind of actives outdoors is enjoyment for me.

Former Carson Valley #85 Member Opens New Bar In Gardnerville

Nevada Ugly owner Tom Hunter
and general manager Lenee LeValley
offer a wide variety of beer and spirits at their Gardnerville bar.

The owner of a new bar in the Adaven Hotel is hoping to turn ugly into Gardnerville gold.

“I've always loved this building,” said Gardnerville Ranchos resident Tom Hunter. “When John Fisher (ReMax Realty) bought it, I called him, and here we are.”

Hunter, 45, is the proud owner of Nevada Ugly Hot Spot, a new hangout in the bottom level of the historic Adaven, just down the door from Buckaroos.

Last week, Hunter stood in front of the remodeled bar and pointed to the recently uncovered floor — the hotel's original hardwood floor dating back to 1895.

“It's ugly,” he proclaimed.

He then explained how “Adaven” is “Nevada” spelled backwards.

“The hotel is so beautiful, I wanted to flip it and call it ugly,” he said.

While the refurbished floor has its rustic charm, the rest of the 2,000-square-foot suite is gleaming with upgrades. There is the leathered granite bar counter, the Keurig coffee machine, the Internet jukebox, and three flat-screen TVs.

Hunter and manager Lenee LeValley are working on getting arcade games, a pool table and a dart board in the 800-square-foot room in the back, which they plan on renting out for parties.

“We love the cowboy bars in town, but we wanted to create something different,” LeValley said.

Free wireless Internet, a stack of board games, and fresh-squeezed juice create a café-like atmosphere that works with, rather than against, the bar concept.

“It's amazing how many people sit here, husband and wife, playing Battleship over a cocktail,” Hunter said.

To date, Nevada Ugly offers 149 beers, including several microbrews from around the region. Specialty cocktails include the jalapeno martini and cucumber fizz. For nondrinkers, or designated drivers, the bar offers a list of specialty nonalcoholic drinks.

To widen entertainment possibilities, Hunter obtained a discotheque license, which means he can host any number of members in a band as well as a variety of floor shows, from stand-up comedy routines to murder mystery theater. Open mic nights are also important to him.

“That's one of the reasons I wanted to open a bar,” Hunter said, after mentioning his acoustic guitar.

But Hunter and LeValley are focusing on specific needs in the community, too. They're opening up their walls to local artists interested in selling work on consignment, and they're hosting fundraisers for both the men and women's 20-30 clubs, of which Hunter is a past member.

“I could have sat around and watched my retirement and house depreciate, but instead I'm doing this,” said Hunter, who is a pharmacist at Carson Valley Medical Center by day.

When asked what motivated him to pursue Nevada Ugly, he referred to his active social life.

“Obviously this is the next logical step,” he said. “I knew it was going to be work.”

Located at 1433 Highway 395, Ste. A, Gardnerville, Nevada Ugly Hot Spot is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to closing.

For more information, call 782-5875.

via record Courier

Meet Your Sierra Nevada 20-30 Members - Jennifer Motti PA

Jennifer Motti

Why did you join 20-30?

I wanted to belong to be a part of something bigger than just myself that gives back to the community. How long have you been a member? Since 2007

What positions (both club and national) have you held?

I've been the treasurer, president and IPP of SN730

Do you have a nickname? What is it? How did you get it?

I do, it's "Ziplock", it's a long story

Do you like to travel and where have you been?

I've been many places! Almost too many to name,

but with 20-30, I've been to Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Cabo, Folsom, Auburn, Phoenix

If the whole world were listening, what would you say?

It doesn't cost a penny to be nice to each other

How long have you lived here?

I lived in Carson valley for 6 years before I moved to Vegas

What is the main thing that makes you unique?

I don't judge people

What is your greatest strength?

My drive and ambition

What are most proud of?

My daughter, she is amazing

Do you have any siblings?

I have a brother and a sister, but more importantly,

I have hundreds of 20-30 brothers and sisters

What do you like to do in your free time?

What's that?