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Showing posts with label Children. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Active 20-30 eNewsletter - 9/19/2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
Another Successful Shopping Spree - Sierra Nevada #730 and Carson Valley #85
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Members from Sierra Nevada #730 and Carson Valley #85
at the Annual Kid Spree - Back to School Shopping Spree
Another Successful Shopping Spree!
This year was a great success and we'd like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, donors and our partners in this event, Carson Valley #85 who enabled us to touch the lives of so many children!
Monday, August 6, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Sister-brother team open ‘fun center'
Sue Willis and Rick Reeves in Whimsical
Games in Minden on Friday.
At right, Pac-Man Battle Royale inside
Whimsical Games in Minden.
A whimsical “fun center” in a corner suite of Minden's Ironwood Center
has been described by its owner in a single phrase: “It gives the kids
something to do.”
“We decided to open a business together, and the first thought that came to both our minds was that there's nothing for the kids to do here,” said Gardnerville resident Sue Willis, co-owner of Whimsical Games.
Willis and brother/business partner Rick Reeves officially opened the center on June 2.
“I think it's a market that's totally ignored,” said Reeves, who lives in Dayton. “I came out here in 1999, and there was nothing around for the kids to do.”
The 2,300-square-foot suite, formerly Video Library, has been filled with arcade games, pool tables, foosball, vending machines, tables, chairs, board games, and, as the centerpiece, a 120-foot radio-controlled car track that curls in a figure-eight.
The latter feature warrants a story of its own.
“It was a slot-car track,” said Willis. “We drove to Iowa to get it and spent the winter modifying it, so that it could run RC cars instead of slot cars. We had to fill in all the slots, paint it, and put in the retaining wall.”
“It actually took two to three redesigns to get it to where it wouldn't launch cars into the air,” said Reeves. “We can run eight cars at a time. We have 32 cars that we rotate. They do tend to break.”
On two peg-boards hang trigger controllers for the cars. Above the track is a flatscreen television used to monitor the races.
“There's a sensor under the track counting the laps and lap times,” said Reeves. “Each car has a transponder on it. The kids can actually see how much time they have left and who's in the lead.”
The brother-and-sister team bring disparate but mutually beneficial skills to their new center.
Reeves, 56, spent 20 years in information technology, so he knows his way around gadgetry.
Willis, 51, who has lived in the Gardnerville Ranchos for 22 years, worked as a bookkeeper most of her life. She also raised three sons and one daughter, all Douglas High grads, so she knows how to entertain bored children.
“This took about two years to come together,” she said. “We thought of doing miniature golf, but the kids didn't seem into it. We thought about doing laser tag, but we couldn't find a place big enough.”
The sibling duo concluded that RC racing and arcade games would make a good first step into the market.
“The kids really seem to like it, but it's slow-going getting the word out,” Willis said.
The partners have been trying to spread the word at the movie theater in the same complex.
“Our first customer was a 3-year-old,” Reeves said. “But we have several developing groups of regulars. Some are in their early teens, and some are already driving cars.”
“Adults seem to like it, too,” added Willis.
Willis and Reeves hope to generate enough business to expand their hours of operation and also rent out the suite for parties.
“We can squeeze two or three more arcade machines in here, but we want to see what the kids want,” said Reeves.
Located at 1770 Highway 395, Unit C, Minden, Whimsical Games is open 2-10 p.m. Thursday through Monday.
For more information, call 782-1055.
“We decided to open a business together, and the first thought that came to both our minds was that there's nothing for the kids to do here,” said Gardnerville resident Sue Willis, co-owner of Whimsical Games.
Willis and brother/business partner Rick Reeves officially opened the center on June 2.
“I think it's a market that's totally ignored,” said Reeves, who lives in Dayton. “I came out here in 1999, and there was nothing around for the kids to do.”
The 2,300-square-foot suite, formerly Video Library, has been filled with arcade games, pool tables, foosball, vending machines, tables, chairs, board games, and, as the centerpiece, a 120-foot radio-controlled car track that curls in a figure-eight.
The latter feature warrants a story of its own.
“It was a slot-car track,” said Willis. “We drove to Iowa to get it and spent the winter modifying it, so that it could run RC cars instead of slot cars. We had to fill in all the slots, paint it, and put in the retaining wall.”
“It actually took two to three redesigns to get it to where it wouldn't launch cars into the air,” said Reeves. “We can run eight cars at a time. We have 32 cars that we rotate. They do tend to break.”
On two peg-boards hang trigger controllers for the cars. Above the track is a flatscreen television used to monitor the races.
“There's a sensor under the track counting the laps and lap times,” said Reeves. “Each car has a transponder on it. The kids can actually see how much time they have left and who's in the lead.”
The brother-and-sister team bring disparate but mutually beneficial skills to their new center.
Reeves, 56, spent 20 years in information technology, so he knows his way around gadgetry.
Willis, 51, who has lived in the Gardnerville Ranchos for 22 years, worked as a bookkeeper most of her life. She also raised three sons and one daughter, all Douglas High grads, so she knows how to entertain bored children.
“This took about two years to come together,” she said. “We thought of doing miniature golf, but the kids didn't seem into it. We thought about doing laser tag, but we couldn't find a place big enough.”
The sibling duo concluded that RC racing and arcade games would make a good first step into the market.
“The kids really seem to like it, but it's slow-going getting the word out,” Willis said.
The partners have been trying to spread the word at the movie theater in the same complex.
“Our first customer was a 3-year-old,” Reeves said. “But we have several developing groups of regulars. Some are in their early teens, and some are already driving cars.”
“Adults seem to like it, too,” added Willis.
Willis and Reeves hope to generate enough business to expand their hours of operation and also rent out the suite for parties.
“We can squeeze two or three more arcade machines in here, but we want to see what the kids want,” said Reeves.
Located at 1770 Highway 395, Unit C, Minden, Whimsical Games is open 2-10 p.m. Thursday through Monday.
For more information, call 782-1055.
via Record Courier
Friday, June 8, 2012
Swing Into Carson Valley Days
The Vertigo swing at the Carson Valley Days carnival at
Lampe Park on Wednesday.
Despite last minute adjustments to the parade lineup, Carson Valley
20-30 Club President Tommy Lovell said everything is ready to go for the
2012 Carson Valley Days celebration this weekend.
The carnival opens at 3 p.m. today in Lampe Park with Celtic rock band Young Dubliners taking to the stage at 6 p.m.
The downtown Gardnerville street celebration heats up at 8 p.m. with The Bootleggers performing on the back deck of Buckaroos.
On Wednesday night, hundreds of special needs children enjoyed a carnival night all to themselves courtesy of the 20-30 club.
“We do it because the Carson Valley 20-30 Club is for the children in the Valley. This being our big weekend, it's an easy way to give back to the kids,” Lovell said. “We try and give them a night when it's easier for their families to bring them. We love doing this for them.”
Wendi Fauria whose son Dave, 9, has autism has been coming to the special needs night for five years.
“Special needs kids don't like large crowds and waiting in lines, so it's a really neat thing he gets to do,” she said. “It's so great they provide food and the wristbands aren't cheap normally so it's very nice they do this.”
Former 20-30 club member Woody Visbal waved at his son Malachi who was riding the Dive Bomber. Malachi also has autism.
“He loves it. It gets him out of his own world for a while,” Visbal said as his son pulled him away to the next ride. “It brings him even more to life.”
Gardnerville resident Shannon Mosby brought her two sons and niece to the carnival.
“It's wonderful. I love it,” she said. “We just moved from California. This year my three nieces will be in the parade.”
Autumn Haberland had her hands full with three boys running around the park.
“We couldn't come to the carnival if it wasn't for this,” the Gardnerville resident said. “The kids are having a blast, and I'm looking forward to the parade.”
Carson Valley Days veteran Samantha Trumpower loves everything about the annual celebration.
“It's the one time a year you can see people you haven't seen in years,” she said.
The Gardnerville native was enjoying sharing the tradition with her nieces, nephew and brother Wednesday night.
“This is awesome,” she said. “It's less lines and they can have fun and go on more rides.”
Saturday activities start early with the walk, jog, run at 8 a.m. followed by the parade at 9 a.m.
Highway 395 will be closed by 8 a.m., so be sure to get your spot before then.
Cyndee Joncas is the grand marshal of this year's parade that has more than 85 entries. The theme is “Irish Celebration.”
The carnival opens at 3 p.m. today in Lampe Park with Celtic rock band Young Dubliners taking to the stage at 6 p.m.
The downtown Gardnerville street celebration heats up at 8 p.m. with The Bootleggers performing on the back deck of Buckaroos.
On Wednesday night, hundreds of special needs children enjoyed a carnival night all to themselves courtesy of the 20-30 club.
“We do it because the Carson Valley 20-30 Club is for the children in the Valley. This being our big weekend, it's an easy way to give back to the kids,” Lovell said. “We try and give them a night when it's easier for their families to bring them. We love doing this for them.”
Wendi Fauria whose son Dave, 9, has autism has been coming to the special needs night for five years.
“Special needs kids don't like large crowds and waiting in lines, so it's a really neat thing he gets to do,” she said. “It's so great they provide food and the wristbands aren't cheap normally so it's very nice they do this.”
Former 20-30 club member Woody Visbal waved at his son Malachi who was riding the Dive Bomber. Malachi also has autism.
“He loves it. It gets him out of his own world for a while,” Visbal said as his son pulled him away to the next ride. “It brings him even more to life.”
Gardnerville resident Shannon Mosby brought her two sons and niece to the carnival.
“It's wonderful. I love it,” she said. “We just moved from California. This year my three nieces will be in the parade.”
Autumn Haberland had her hands full with three boys running around the park.
“We couldn't come to the carnival if it wasn't for this,” the Gardnerville resident said. “The kids are having a blast, and I'm looking forward to the parade.”
Carson Valley Days veteran Samantha Trumpower loves everything about the annual celebration.
“It's the one time a year you can see people you haven't seen in years,” she said.
The Gardnerville native was enjoying sharing the tradition with her nieces, nephew and brother Wednesday night.
“This is awesome,” she said. “It's less lines and they can have fun and go on more rides.”
Saturday activities start early with the walk, jog, run at 8 a.m. followed by the parade at 9 a.m.
Highway 395 will be closed by 8 a.m., so be sure to get your spot before then.
Cyndee Joncas is the grand marshal of this year's parade that has more than 85 entries. The theme is “Irish Celebration.”
via Record Courier
Friends Seek Prayers - Funds For Sick Child
Friends of Gardnerville Ranchos toddler Daniel Hammer are raising money to help pay medical expenses
Sandy Thornton said 15-month-old Daniel started bleeding from the mouth on May 5.
The family, consisting of parents Chris and Sarah and sister Natalie, lives in the Gardnerville Ranchos and attends Damascus Road Christian Assembly.
“His parents took him to the ER and then he was transferred to Renown Hospital,” she said. “He has been in and out of the hospital for 11 days since then.”
Thornton said doctors thought Daniel might have an auto immune disorder.
“Then they discovered he had a viral suppression which attacked his bone marrow,” she said. “This caused a very severe case of aplastic anemia. Since then, Daniel has had four platelet transfusions and two red blood cell transfusions. He needs a bone marrow transfusion as his own marrow is failing. His sister Natalie, aged four is being tested for a match.”
Thornton said the transfusion may require Daniel to be at a California hospital for a minimum of 30 days after the transfusion.
“This will cause Chris and Sarah to be faced with many financial difficulties,” she said. “Little Daniel, in spite of this, is a very joyful little boy and loved by all who know and see him.”
Thornton said the family's parents, friends and congregation of Damascus Road Christian Assembly are asking for prayers for Daniel. His family has set up a trust account for anyone who wants to help with expenses.
“Daniel will have his first trip to Oakland Children's Hospital this weekend,” Thornton said. “He will have his fifth platelet transfusion, and will have a Broviac Port surgically put in, along with many other tests”
Daniel Hammer's Trust Fund is at any Greater Nevada Credit Union, Account No. 921646. Californians may donate at Wells Fargo Account, in Daniel's name, account No. 2606830723.
Sandy Thornton said 15-month-old Daniel started bleeding from the mouth on May 5.
The family, consisting of parents Chris and Sarah and sister Natalie, lives in the Gardnerville Ranchos and attends Damascus Road Christian Assembly.
“His parents took him to the ER and then he was transferred to Renown Hospital,” she said. “He has been in and out of the hospital for 11 days since then.”
Thornton said doctors thought Daniel might have an auto immune disorder.
“Then they discovered he had a viral suppression which attacked his bone marrow,” she said. “This caused a very severe case of aplastic anemia. Since then, Daniel has had four platelet transfusions and two red blood cell transfusions. He needs a bone marrow transfusion as his own marrow is failing. His sister Natalie, aged four is being tested for a match.”
Thornton said the transfusion may require Daniel to be at a California hospital for a minimum of 30 days after the transfusion.
“This will cause Chris and Sarah to be faced with many financial difficulties,” she said. “Little Daniel, in spite of this, is a very joyful little boy and loved by all who know and see him.”
Thornton said the family's parents, friends and congregation of Damascus Road Christian Assembly are asking for prayers for Daniel. His family has set up a trust account for anyone who wants to help with expenses.
“Daniel will have his first trip to Oakland Children's Hospital this weekend,” Thornton said. “He will have his fifth platelet transfusion, and will have a Broviac Port surgically put in, along with many other tests”
Daniel Hammer's Trust Fund is at any Greater Nevada Credit Union, Account No. 921646. Californians may donate at Wells Fargo Account, in Daniel's name, account No. 2606830723.
via Record Courier
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Boys and Girls Club of Carson Valley Gets Donation For T-Shirts
Sierra Nevada Women's Active 20-30 club
members Felicia King, Nicole Riley, Lauren Spires, Lisa Taylor and
Leslie Batistich with Branch Director Shannon Harris and many Boys and
Girls club participants.
The Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Women's Club has been a supporter of the
local Boys and Girls Club of Carson Valley for many years. Recently
they donated $700 to the club to assist in their purchase of T-shirts to
be worn by their 380 participants during summer field trips. For more
information on the local Boys and Girls Club, visit their website at www.bgcwn.org.
Active 20-30 International is a nonprofit organization providing young adults with an opportunity to make a difference in the life of special needs children in their communities. The Sierra Nevada Women's Active 20-30 Club No. 730 provides young women between the ages of 20 and 39 the forum and tools to positively affect underprivileged children in Douglas County. Sierra Nevada women support such agencies as Austin's House, Backpack Buddies, the Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley, the Family Support Council, Kids & Horses and other organizations with a priority in assisting special needs children. The local Active 20-30 chapter of Sierra Nevada No. 730 works on carrying out this mission for the children of Douglas County.
For information on the event or becoming a volunteer with Active 20-30, visit www.sierranv2030.org or call 783-8676.
Active 20-30 International is a nonprofit organization providing young adults with an opportunity to make a difference in the life of special needs children in their communities. The Sierra Nevada Women's Active 20-30 Club No. 730 provides young women between the ages of 20 and 39 the forum and tools to positively affect underprivileged children in Douglas County. Sierra Nevada women support such agencies as Austin's House, Backpack Buddies, the Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley, the Family Support Council, Kids & Horses and other organizations with a priority in assisting special needs children. The local Active 20-30 chapter of Sierra Nevada No. 730 works on carrying out this mission for the children of Douglas County.
For information on the event or becoming a volunteer with Active 20-30, visit www.sierranv2030.org or call 783-8676.
via Record Courier
Monday, May 7, 2012
Free breakfast for Carson Valley Days parade-goers at Minden Park
Breakfast will be on the Town of Minden — literally — on June 9 for
anybody who gets to Minden Park during the Carson Valley Days parade.
Town board members voted unanimously Wednesday to allocate $1,500 for free breakfast to be served in the park during the parade.
“Minden Park used to be very much a part of Carson Valley Days,” said Chairman John Stephans. “Some of these traditions have gone by the wayside. We'd like to make Minden Park a hub during Carson Valley Days and have people return there.”
Board member Matt Bernard, who grew up in Minden, endorsed the proposal.
“We've spent millions of dollars on the water line. As a board, we can give a little something back,” Bernard said.
The board hasn't determined the menu, but did enlist the services of members and staff to help serve.
“I have done many of these,” said board member Steve Thaler. “You can get your costs down to about $2 per breakfast and it takes about three hours to serve.
“It's our park. Let's use it, let's do it.”
Originally, the annual parade began in Gardnerville and ended at Minden Park where the rest of the weekend's festivities took place.
In 1993, the Carson Valley 20-30 Club reversed the parade route to accommodate the increasing crowds in much larger Lampe Park. The event also includes a carnival.
Now the parade forms at Douglas High School, passes around Minden Park and travels south on Highway 395 to Lampe Park.
“I understand the need to turn the parade around,” said Bernard, “but I love the idea of having some activities in Minden Park. The free part of the breakfast isn't to spend Minden's money. It's a community thing. We want people to come, enjoy our park the parade, and serve them some breakfast.”
This year's theme is “Irish Celebration” for the 102nd annual event.
He also talked about the July 4 celebration at the Minden Park featuring the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra. Plans are in the works for a children's bike parade.
“I can hear ‘God Bless America' right now,” Bernard said.
The board also allocated $1,000 to build entries for the Carson Valley and Nevada Day parades.
Town board members voted unanimously Wednesday to allocate $1,500 for free breakfast to be served in the park during the parade.
“Minden Park used to be very much a part of Carson Valley Days,” said Chairman John Stephans. “Some of these traditions have gone by the wayside. We'd like to make Minden Park a hub during Carson Valley Days and have people return there.”
Board member Matt Bernard, who grew up in Minden, endorsed the proposal.
“We've spent millions of dollars on the water line. As a board, we can give a little something back,” Bernard said.
The board hasn't determined the menu, but did enlist the services of members and staff to help serve.
“I have done many of these,” said board member Steve Thaler. “You can get your costs down to about $2 per breakfast and it takes about three hours to serve.
“It's our park. Let's use it, let's do it.”
Originally, the annual parade began in Gardnerville and ended at Minden Park where the rest of the weekend's festivities took place.
In 1993, the Carson Valley 20-30 Club reversed the parade route to accommodate the increasing crowds in much larger Lampe Park. The event also includes a carnival.
Now the parade forms at Douglas High School, passes around Minden Park and travels south on Highway 395 to Lampe Park.
“I understand the need to turn the parade around,” said Bernard, “but I love the idea of having some activities in Minden Park. The free part of the breakfast isn't to spend Minden's money. It's a community thing. We want people to come, enjoy our park the parade, and serve them some breakfast.”
This year's theme is “Irish Celebration” for the 102nd annual event.
He also talked about the July 4 celebration at the Minden Park featuring the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra. Plans are in the works for a children's bike parade.
“I can hear ‘God Bless America' right now,” Bernard said.
The board also allocated $1,000 to build entries for the Carson Valley and Nevada Day parades.
via Record Courier 5/7/2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Our Brothers "The 85"
The History of the
Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club
Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club
The Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club was founded in May 1932, as part of the larger Active 20-30 International. The Club has been meeting in the old Gardnerville Jail for its meetings for well over 40 years now. The Carson Valley Active 20-30 club has help restore and up kept the building to its current conditions. The building was once co-occupied with Douglas County Pop Warner. The old Iron Gate over the door upstairs has the initials "PWF" which stands for Pop Warner Football.
Many influential residents of Carson Valley have served in the local Carson Valley Active 20-30 club #85. Well-known names such as Lundergreen, Neddenriep, Fricke, Dressler, Selkirk, and Jacobsen to name a few. In 1960, honorary membership was bestowed on Julian Larrouy Sr. who celebrated his 100th birthday in 2004. Other honorary members include Harry Leavitt, Fred Dressler, and John Dangberg.
The main effort of the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85 is to raise money and enrich the of special needs children within Douglas County. Members encourage hands-on participation that serves to strengthen relationships, maintain motivation, and produce a high degree of personal satisfaction. It is a long history of the members of the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club to donate enormous amounts of time and resources to accomplish their goals.
Some activities the Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85 organizes, hosts or heads up include: the Carson Valley 20 30 Shotgun Shoot, the Easter Egg Hunt at Lampe Park, Carson Valley Days, and Project Santa Clause. Money raised by the club goes to local charities such as the Junior Rodeo, Relay for Life, Little League, Austin's House, Silver Spirit All Stars, and many more.Check Out Their Website ... Click Here
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Free Bowling Night ... In Gardnerville Ranchos
When: March 24th
Where: Silver Strike Lanes, Gardnerville
Time: 5pm-8pm
Bring a food donation for Backpack Buddies
(items listed below) and get a free game and raffle ticket.
*Shoes not included.
A raffle ticket will be given to each person
bringing a food donation. ... Raffle will be drawn at 7:30.
BACKPACK BUDDIES
“Suggested” Shopping List
THINK: Nutrition - Size - Weight
Can size limit is 15 oz.
Individual Servings of
- Tuna or chicken, canned or pouch
- Chili, ravioli, pork n beans, canned
- Macaroni & Cheese, boxed
- Easy Mac, microwave
- Rice a Roni
- Vegetables, canned
- Juice, 100% fruit, individual boxed
- Soup, canned
- Fruit, canned
- Fruit or applesauce cups
- Oatmeal, individual packets
- Cocoa, individual packets
- Popcorn, microwave
- Snacks:
- Raisins, individual boxes
- Nuts, trail mix –variety packets
- Crackers & cheese
- Granola bars
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Savor the Flavor Benefits Valley Women and Children
Minden resident Pam Mann plays Megabucks at Carson Valley Inn last year. She won pulls on the Megabucks machine from the Soroptimist International of Carson Valley Savor the Flavor event. She won $502.
Soroptimist International of Carson Valley invites the community to have a drink, sample some food and support local women.
Their 17th annual Savor the Flavor event is 6 p.m. Saturday at Genoa Lakes Golf Resort.
“It's always nice at the club,” chairwoman Rosann Turigliatto said. “There will be lots of wine, beer, food, music, and everybody can have a good time.”
Tickets are $40 at the door, or $35 in advance at Battle Born Wine, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, Genoa Country Store, Nevada State Bank, Tahoe Ridge Winery, and US Bank.
Guests can wander upstairs or downstairs sampling food by Killer Salsa, Best BBQ, Genoa Cattlewomen's Association, Hamdogs, Papa Murphy's, Genoa Lakes and others. Wine will be provided by local distributors such as Tahoe Ridge Winery and Battle Born Wine.
Music will be provided by DJ Bill McClain and Vargas and Martin will play guitar.
For $5 a ticket, guests can enter drawings for 100 pulls on a Megabucks slot machine plus dinner for two and a one-night stay at Carson Valley Inn, or they can try their luck at winning a wheelbarrow of liquor.
There will also be a silent auction with prizes including spa baskets, dinner gift certificates and a stay at the Hilton in Huntington Beach, Calif.
“It's an assortment of things,” Turigliatto said. “Whatever businesses want to donate.”
Proceeds from the evening's ticket sales, silent auction and raffles support the women and children in the Valley through community grants, scholarships and awards to help women improve their lives through education and career advancement.
The Soroptimists donate regularly to Abbey Crossing, Backpack Buddies and Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley. They also give monthly cash donations to student achievers from Douglas and Sierra Lutheran High Schools.
Membership is open to working women. For more information about Soroptimist International of Carson Valley, visit www.sicarsonvalley.org, or call Brynn Bertuchi at 782-2268.
IF YOU GO
What: Savor the Flavor
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: Genoa Lakes Golf Resort
Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door
Info: 782-2268
Their 17th annual Savor the Flavor event is 6 p.m. Saturday at Genoa Lakes Golf Resort.
“It's always nice at the club,” chairwoman Rosann Turigliatto said. “There will be lots of wine, beer, food, music, and everybody can have a good time.”
Tickets are $40 at the door, or $35 in advance at Battle Born Wine, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, Genoa Country Store, Nevada State Bank, Tahoe Ridge Winery, and US Bank.
Guests can wander upstairs or downstairs sampling food by Killer Salsa, Best BBQ, Genoa Cattlewomen's Association, Hamdogs, Papa Murphy's, Genoa Lakes and others. Wine will be provided by local distributors such as Tahoe Ridge Winery and Battle Born Wine.
Music will be provided by DJ Bill McClain and Vargas and Martin will play guitar.
For $5 a ticket, guests can enter drawings for 100 pulls on a Megabucks slot machine plus dinner for two and a one-night stay at Carson Valley Inn, or they can try their luck at winning a wheelbarrow of liquor.
There will also be a silent auction with prizes including spa baskets, dinner gift certificates and a stay at the Hilton in Huntington Beach, Calif.
“It's an assortment of things,” Turigliatto said. “Whatever businesses want to donate.”
Proceeds from the evening's ticket sales, silent auction and raffles support the women and children in the Valley through community grants, scholarships and awards to help women improve their lives through education and career advancement.
The Soroptimists donate regularly to Abbey Crossing, Backpack Buddies and Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley. They also give monthly cash donations to student achievers from Douglas and Sierra Lutheran High Schools.
Membership is open to working women. For more information about Soroptimist International of Carson Valley, visit www.sicarsonvalley.org, or call Brynn Bertuchi at 782-2268.
IF YOU GO
What: Savor the Flavor
When: 6 p.m. Saturday
Where: Genoa Lakes Golf Resort
Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door
Info: 782-2268
via Record Courier
Monday, February 20, 2012
Mounted Posse Rounding up Scholarship Applicants
The Douglas County Sheriff's Mounted Posse is awarding a $1,500 scholarship to a high school or home schooled student who plans to attend an accredited college in the fall of 2012. Interested students can obtain an application from Douglas High School, George Whittell High School, or from the Posse's website at www.dcsmposse.com . Applicants must have a 3.0 overall grade point average and plan to pursue further education in animal science, agriculture, or criminal justice.
The Mounted Posse has provided scholarships for many years with recipients attending Western Nevada College, UNR, UC Davis, Colorado State, Columbia College, Notre Dame, and others. The deadline for the scholarship application is February 24, 2012. If you need more information about the Posse's scholarship program, please call Sandy Jonkey at 782-4107.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Mounted Posse is a non-profit organization providing mounted and ground support to the Sheriff's Office, promoting charitable and public service activities within the community, and promoting health and safety among equine enthusiasts. The Posse participates in local parades and also assists other non-profit organizations for a joint effort in local events. Please visit our website for additional information about the Posse.
The Mounted Posse has provided scholarships for many years with recipients attending Western Nevada College, UNR, UC Davis, Colorado State, Columbia College, Notre Dame, and others. The deadline for the scholarship application is February 24, 2012. If you need more information about the Posse's scholarship program, please call Sandy Jonkey at 782-4107.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Mounted Posse is a non-profit organization providing mounted and ground support to the Sheriff's Office, promoting charitable and public service activities within the community, and promoting health and safety among equine enthusiasts. The Posse participates in local parades and also assists other non-profit organizations for a joint effort in local events. Please visit our website for additional information about the Posse.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Take a tour - Kids and Horses
www.kidsandhorses.org
Kids & Horses is now offering a one-hour program and tour of the ranch to create more community awareness about our work. Join us at the ranch on a date listed below to see what we do!
Kids & Horses is now offering a one-hour program and tour of the ranch to create more community awareness about our work. Join us at the ranch on a date listed below to see what we do!
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Defibrillator Donation to Schools Strikes Heart of Community
Minden Rotary members, far right, Tim Ghan and John Carne, recently presented school district nurses and staff with 8 Automated External Defibrillators to be used at school campuses. Pictured from left are, Susie Brumbaugh, Carol Mortensen, Jen Ellis, Lisa Noonan, Mary Lahlum, Pat Sturgess, Lyn Gorrindo, Diana Schefcik, Brian Frazier and Rebecca Oxoby.
Mary Lahlum knows that tragedy doesn't discriminate. It befalls adults and children the same.
“When you lose a kid, it really takes a toll on the community,” she said Wednesday. “Every time I turn around, I hear about something else. A cheerleader in L.A. A guy running a marathon in Scotland. It doesn't discriminate.”
Lahlum expressed nothing but gratitude for those community members who recently came together to fund eight automated external defibrillators in Douglas County schools. At the same time, she hopes the machines will never be used.
“At least they'll be there,” she said. “Minutes count. If an AED is on the premises, it can buy time for the person until medical professionals arrive on scene.”
Lahlum is a health aide at Gardnerville Elementary School, but she has more than a professional stake in the medical technology.
“It's near and dear to me,” she said. “If it saves one life, then all the cost and work put into it is so worthwhile.”
In April 2009, Lahlum's 15-year-old daughter collapsed at a swim meet in Carson City. Molly Lahlum, a sophomore at Douglas High, was pulled from the water and given CPR on scene. She died two weeks later while in intensive care at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.
“Whatever it was, it chose them. Why? I don't know,” Lahlum said of her daughter and others who have suffered. “But now, if someone goes down here, we can give them a few extra minutes until paramedics arrive.”
The mother is not alone in her cause. Molly was the third student to die from an incident on school property, or at a school function, in the last five years.
In May 2007, Joe Molter, a 13-year-old eighth-grader from Carson City, died after falling unconscious during a track meet at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
In September of the same year, 8-year-old Britt Mattinson, a third-grader at Minden Elementary School, collapsed during football practice on the lawn of the Douglas County School District Office in Minden. Resuscitation efforts made at a nearby hospital were unsuccessful.
On Monday, Britt's family met Lahlum and Julie Molter at the district office for a presentation of eight AEDs, which will be distributed to every school site not already equipped. School nurses and staff members had spent the day training for first aid, CPR, and use of the defibrillators. Training will continue into spring with help from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District.
“We're going to train approximately 10 more staff at each school,” said DCSD Chief Nurse Jen Ellis. “There will be a code-blue theme at each facility, and they'll be trained on this particular Powerheart AED. That way if something happens, we'll know who can respond. There should be plenty of trained staff on campus at any given time.”
Lahlum said the devices are easy to use.
“The machine talks and walks you through everything. You can't mess up,” she said. “I talked to our principal, Mr. Brown, and we're going to temporarily mount one close to the multipurpose room until the new multipurpose room is built. It's a great place because the room is used for all sorts of activities. An AED will be good not only for our students and staff, but for everyone who comes in.”
Ellis explained the origins of the donation. When she became head nurse in 2010, she realized only four of 12 schools had AEDs on campus. She then started a fundraising campaign to equip the remaining schools.
“After countless letters I had written in the winter of 2010 and spring of 2011, John Carne, president of the Minden Rotary Club, came through for us,” she said. “With the help of one very special woman named Ginger Easley, of ReMax Realty Affiliates, they together raised us nearly $14,000 through donations from various generous and caring people and organizations in our community.”
Donations came from organizations like Carson Valley Medical Center, and from individuals like Alex and Jessie Hilgenberg of Anytime Fitness.
“I'm still in shock that our community is so generous,” Ellis said. “This wouldn't have happened without them.”
Ellis hopes that other school districts take Douglas County's lead.
“I really hope that other districts in Nevada see this as an inspiration to do the same type of project,” she said. “There is no reason not to. It's such a life-saving machine.”
via Record Courier
“When you lose a kid, it really takes a toll on the community,” she said Wednesday. “Every time I turn around, I hear about something else. A cheerleader in L.A. A guy running a marathon in Scotland. It doesn't discriminate.”
Lahlum expressed nothing but gratitude for those community members who recently came together to fund eight automated external defibrillators in Douglas County schools. At the same time, she hopes the machines will never be used.
“At least they'll be there,” she said. “Minutes count. If an AED is on the premises, it can buy time for the person until medical professionals arrive on scene.”
Lahlum is a health aide at Gardnerville Elementary School, but she has more than a professional stake in the medical technology.
“It's near and dear to me,” she said. “If it saves one life, then all the cost and work put into it is so worthwhile.”
In April 2009, Lahlum's 15-year-old daughter collapsed at a swim meet in Carson City. Molly Lahlum, a sophomore at Douglas High, was pulled from the water and given CPR on scene. She died two weeks later while in intensive care at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno.
“Whatever it was, it chose them. Why? I don't know,” Lahlum said of her daughter and others who have suffered. “But now, if someone goes down here, we can give them a few extra minutes until paramedics arrive.”
The mother is not alone in her cause. Molly was the third student to die from an incident on school property, or at a school function, in the last five years.
In May 2007, Joe Molter, a 13-year-old eighth-grader from Carson City, died after falling unconscious during a track meet at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
In September of the same year, 8-year-old Britt Mattinson, a third-grader at Minden Elementary School, collapsed during football practice on the lawn of the Douglas County School District Office in Minden. Resuscitation efforts made at a nearby hospital were unsuccessful.
On Monday, Britt's family met Lahlum and Julie Molter at the district office for a presentation of eight AEDs, which will be distributed to every school site not already equipped. School nurses and staff members had spent the day training for first aid, CPR, and use of the defibrillators. Training will continue into spring with help from the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District.
“We're going to train approximately 10 more staff at each school,” said DCSD Chief Nurse Jen Ellis. “There will be a code-blue theme at each facility, and they'll be trained on this particular Powerheart AED. That way if something happens, we'll know who can respond. There should be plenty of trained staff on campus at any given time.”
Lahlum said the devices are easy to use.
“The machine talks and walks you through everything. You can't mess up,” she said. “I talked to our principal, Mr. Brown, and we're going to temporarily mount one close to the multipurpose room until the new multipurpose room is built. It's a great place because the room is used for all sorts of activities. An AED will be good not only for our students and staff, but for everyone who comes in.”
Ellis explained the origins of the donation. When she became head nurse in 2010, she realized only four of 12 schools had AEDs on campus. She then started a fundraising campaign to equip the remaining schools.
“After countless letters I had written in the winter of 2010 and spring of 2011, John Carne, president of the Minden Rotary Club, came through for us,” she said. “With the help of one very special woman named Ginger Easley, of ReMax Realty Affiliates, they together raised us nearly $14,000 through donations from various generous and caring people and organizations in our community.”
Donations came from organizations like Carson Valley Medical Center, and from individuals like Alex and Jessie Hilgenberg of Anytime Fitness.
“I'm still in shock that our community is so generous,” Ellis said. “This wouldn't have happened without them.”
Ellis hopes that other school districts take Douglas County's lead.
“I really hope that other districts in Nevada see this as an inspiration to do the same type of project,” she said. “There is no reason not to. It's such a life-saving machine.”
via Record Courier
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