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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Minden Hosts Hometown Fourth of July
Minden Town Manager Jenifer Scott, back
left, Town Board member Matt Bernard and Carson Valley Pops Orchestra
conductor Elizabeth Eubanks would like to invite the community to
Minden's Fourth of July celebration. Also getting ready for the event
are Tyson Saunders, 11 and Kobe Saunders, 4.
From a kids' bike parade to a concert of patriotic music, the Town of
Minden is putting the emphasis on “hometown” for its July Fourth
Celebration.
The free event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4 at Minden Park.
“We've been talking about it for a year, ever since the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra asked to use the CVIC Hall as their home court,” said Matt Bernard, Minden town board member.
In exchange for free use of the rental space, the pops orchestra agreed to perform four concerts throughout the year.
The July 4 concert, in the Minden Park gazebo, begins at 12:30 p.m.
Bernard said Town Manager Jenifer Scott and the office staff developed the plans from last year to make the event last much of the day.
Beginning at 10:30 a.m., children can bring their bikes, scooters, tricycles, wagons — almost anything with wheels — to the park where they can get help decorating with free supplies provided by the town.
At 11:30 a.m., there will be a patriotic bike parade around the park. Other children's activities include a bounce house and “water fun.”
The historic fire truck and calliope also will be on display at the park.
“I love that stuff,” said Bernard, who grew up in Minden.
He emphasized that the day is open to the public, whether Minden residents or not.
The orchestra, under the direction of conductor Elizabeth Eubanks, performs at 12:30 p.m.
Food is available for purchase from Kevin Mary who will be barbecuing under the banner of Minden Meat and Deli.
Guests are invited to bring picnic lunches and asked to provide their own lawn chairs.
The town will serve free red, white and blue ice pops and apple pie.
A special tribute will be offered to veterans who will be able to take advantage of seating under a shade structure.
Students in the Douglas High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program will serve as the color guard.
“We're trying to create a real hometown feel to it,” said town Senior Secretary Trish Koepnick. “Next year, it will be bigger and better.”
DETAILS
What: July Fourth Hometown Celebration
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4
Where: Minden Park.
Information: 782-5976 or www.townofminden.com.
The free event is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4 at Minden Park.
“We've been talking about it for a year, ever since the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra asked to use the CVIC Hall as their home court,” said Matt Bernard, Minden town board member.
In exchange for free use of the rental space, the pops orchestra agreed to perform four concerts throughout the year.
The July 4 concert, in the Minden Park gazebo, begins at 12:30 p.m.
Bernard said Town Manager Jenifer Scott and the office staff developed the plans from last year to make the event last much of the day.
Beginning at 10:30 a.m., children can bring their bikes, scooters, tricycles, wagons — almost anything with wheels — to the park where they can get help decorating with free supplies provided by the town.
At 11:30 a.m., there will be a patriotic bike parade around the park. Other children's activities include a bounce house and “water fun.”
The historic fire truck and calliope also will be on display at the park.
“I love that stuff,” said Bernard, who grew up in Minden.
He emphasized that the day is open to the public, whether Minden residents or not.
The orchestra, under the direction of conductor Elizabeth Eubanks, performs at 12:30 p.m.
Food is available for purchase from Kevin Mary who will be barbecuing under the banner of Minden Meat and Deli.
Guests are invited to bring picnic lunches and asked to provide their own lawn chairs.
The town will serve free red, white and blue ice pops and apple pie.
A special tribute will be offered to veterans who will be able to take advantage of seating under a shade structure.
Students in the Douglas High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program will serve as the color guard.
“We're trying to create a real hometown feel to it,” said town Senior Secretary Trish Koepnick. “Next year, it will be bigger and better.”
DETAILS
What: July Fourth Hometown Celebration
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4
Where: Minden Park.
Information: 782-5976 or www.townofminden.com.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
1st Annual Duck Derby Winners ...
Duck Derby Winners!
1st place: duck # 104 - Cathy Mikulski
2nd place: duck # 11 - Trena Roush
3rd place: duck # 272 - Mike Gularte
Lame Duck: duck # 556 -Robert Compton
2nd place: duck # 11 - Trena Roush
3rd place: duck # 272 - Mike Gularte
Lame Duck: duck # 556 -Robert Compton
Business Race - Rapunzel's Salon
Church/Service Club - Carson Valley Methodist Church
1 Free Night at Lakeside Inn: duck # 935 - Sarah Watson
1 Free Night at Lakeside Inn: duck # 152 - Chris Hart
1-Hour massage by Massage by Jasmine: duck # 865 - Kaleb Perish
1-Hour massage by Massage by Jasmine: duck # 622 - Sunny Bryant
$10 Giftcard to Mmmm Yogurt - duck # 812 - Phillip Greaves
$10 Giftcard to Mmmm Yogurt - duck # 350 - Kyra Simmons
$20 Giftcard to Bed, Bath & Beyond - duck # 803 - Rebecca Winter
Wild Island Family Fun Pack - duck # 654 - Laurie Sundeen
1 Free Night at Lakeside Inn: duck # 935 - Sarah Watson
1 Free Night at Lakeside Inn: duck # 152 - Chris Hart
1-Hour massage by Massage by Jasmine: duck # 865 - Kaleb Perish
1-Hour massage by Massage by Jasmine: duck # 622 - Sunny Bryant
$10 Giftcard to Mmmm Yogurt - duck # 812 - Phillip Greaves
$10 Giftcard to Mmmm Yogurt - duck # 350 - Kyra Simmons
$20 Giftcard to Bed, Bath & Beyond - duck # 803 - Rebecca Winter
Wild Island Family Fun Pack - duck # 654 - Laurie Sundeen
Thank you to everyone who purchased ducks!
Monday, June 11, 2012
Ducks Race Toward The Finish Line
Lucky Duck is appearing today during the Carson Valley Duck Derby at 1 p.m.
More than 1,000 ducks will take to the waters of Willow Creek today for the Carson Valley Duck Derby.
The Sierra Nevada Women's Active 20-30 Club of Douglas County is sponsoring this year's race previously hosted by the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
The water levels are up, and people can expect a fun, family event,” President Leslie Batistich said. “None of this would be possible without the support of Big George Ventures.”
The community race begins at 1 p.m., followed by the business class race and service clubs/churches at 2 p.m.
Ducks are available for purchase until 11 a.m. today at the Duck Derby booth in Lampe Park.
A single duck costs $5, a quack pack of 20 ducks is $20 and a flock of 13 ducks costs $50.
Prizes are awarded to the first, second and third duck across the finish line, as well as the last duck to cross the finish line.
Prizes include a grill from Minden Grill, glider ride from SoaringNV, a ski/snowboard season lease package from CV Sports, Reno Aces tickets with ceremonial first pitch, Wild Island tickets and many more.
Derby mascot Lucky Duck will be at the first race cheering on contestants and posing for pictures.
The 20-30 club raises funds via a variety of events throughout the year, and the Carson Valley Duck Derby is now their largest fundraiser.
A majority of the proceeds will go toward the back to school shopping spree in August for underprivileged and special needs children.
A portion of the money will also be donated to the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
“We thank the food closet from the bottom of our hearts that we can carry on such a great community event that they started years ago,” Batistich said.
For information on the event or becoming a volunteer with Active 20-30, visit www.sierranv2030.org or call 783-8676.
The Sierra Nevada Women's Active 20-30 Club of Douglas County is sponsoring this year's race previously hosted by the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
The water levels are up, and people can expect a fun, family event,” President Leslie Batistich said. “None of this would be possible without the support of Big George Ventures.”
The community race begins at 1 p.m., followed by the business class race and service clubs/churches at 2 p.m.
Ducks are available for purchase until 11 a.m. today at the Duck Derby booth in Lampe Park.
A single duck costs $5, a quack pack of 20 ducks is $20 and a flock of 13 ducks costs $50.
Prizes are awarded to the first, second and third duck across the finish line, as well as the last duck to cross the finish line.
Prizes include a grill from Minden Grill, glider ride from SoaringNV, a ski/snowboard season lease package from CV Sports, Reno Aces tickets with ceremonial first pitch, Wild Island tickets and many more.
Derby mascot Lucky Duck will be at the first race cheering on contestants and posing for pictures.
The 20-30 club raises funds via a variety of events throughout the year, and the Carson Valley Duck Derby is now their largest fundraiser.
A majority of the proceeds will go toward the back to school shopping spree in August for underprivileged and special needs children.
A portion of the money will also be donated to the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
“We thank the food closet from the bottom of our hearts that we can carry on such a great community event that they started years ago,” Batistich said.
For information on the event or becoming a volunteer with Active 20-30, visit www.sierranv2030.org or call 783-8676.
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.”
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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.
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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.
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