April 2020 Scoop Online Edition

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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor”

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Driver’s License Renew

In his late 80s, my father-in-law went to the DMV to renew his driver’s license. At one point during the road test, he approached a four-way stop, looked to his left, and cruised straight through the stop sign. “Sir! You didn’t look to your right,” yelled the frightened inspector.

My father-in-law calmly shook his head. “That’s the wife’s side.”

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I grew up in the 40s/50s with practical parents. A mother, God love her, who washed aluminum foil after she cooked in it, then reused it. She was the original recycle queen, before they had a Name for it... A father who was happier getting old shoes fixed than buying new ones.

Their marriage was good, their dreams focused. Their best friends lived barely a wave away. I can see them now... Dad, in trousers, tee shirt and a hat, mowing the lawn or checking the oil in the car -- Mom, in a house dress, with a child’s spelling list in one hand and a cooking spoon in the other.

It was the time for fixing things. A curtain rod, the kitchen radio, screen door, the oven door, the hem in a dress. Things we kept.

It was a way of life, and sometimes it made me crazy. All that re-fixing, eating leftovers, reusing, I wanted just once to be wasteful. Waste meant affluence. Throwing things away meant you knew there’d always be more.

But then my mother died, and on that clear summer’s night, in the warmth of the hospital room, I was struck with the pain of learning that sometimes there isn’t any more.

Sometimes, what we care about most gets all used up and goes away... never to return. So, while we have it... it’s best we love it... and care for it... and fix it when it’s broken... and heal it when it’s sick.

This is true for marriage... and old cars... and children with bad report cards... and dogs with bad hips... and aging parents... and grandparents. We keep them because they are worth it, because we are worth it. Some things we keep. Like a best friend that moved away or a classmate we grew up with.

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Can Hardly Walk

An old man limped into the doctor’s office and said, “Doctor, my knee hurts so bad, I can hardly walk!”

The doctor slowly eyed him from head to toe, paused and then said, “Sir, how old are you?”

“I’m 98,” the man announced proudly.

The doctor just sighed, and looked at him again. Finally, he said, “Sir, I’m sorry. I mean, just look at you. You are almost one hundred years old, and you’re complaining that your knee hurts? Well, what did you expect?”

The old man said, “Well, my other knee is 98 years old too, and it doesn’t hurt!”

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Douglas County School District is currently accepting applications for Nutrition Manager, Zephyr Cove Elementary School, Starting Salary: $15.04/hr., 5.75 hours per day / Full benefits; insurance, sick leave and retirement.

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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor”

Who invented the first Home Security System?

Marie Van Brittan (1922-1999) was born and raised in Jamaica, Queens. She became a nurse, who like most nurses, did not work regular 9-5 hours. Her husband, Albert Brown, was an electronics technician. When she was home alone at odd hours of the day or night, she sometimes felt concerned.

The crime rate in their neighborhood had increased, and everyone in the neighborhood knew that police response time in their area was notoriously slow. Marie wanted a way to feel less vulnerable.

Working with her husband, Albert, the two began devising a home security system. One issue that bothered Marie was having to answer the door to identify a visitor. Soon they had a plan for a motorized camera that was attached to a cabinet added to the door. The camera could move up and down to take views through four separate peep holes. The top spot would reveal the identity of a tall person; the lowest one would show if a child was at the door. The other peep holes could capture any person between these two heights.

A television monitor was placed in the Browns’ bedroom, and Albert used a radio-controlled wireless system to feed the images seen at the door back to the monitor. A two-way microphone also permitted conversation with the person at the door.

If the homeowner was concerned about the person at the door, a button could be pushed that would sound an alarm to

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signal a security firm, a neighborhood watchman, or it could alert a nearby neighbor. If, however, the person was a friend, a button could be pushed that would unlock the door remotely so that the visitor could come in.

The patent application was filed on August 1,1966 under the names of Marie Van Brittan Brown and Albert L. Brown, both of 151-58 135th Avenue, Jamaica, New York. The application states that the invention being described is “a video and audio security system for a house under control of the occupant thereof. Occupant can see who is at the door…”

An audio system permits the occupant to converse with the person at the door.

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Different Viewpoints

Three people were visiting and viewing the Grand Canyon -- an artist, a pastor and a cowboy. As they stood on the edge of that massive abyss, each one responded with a cry of exclamation. The artist said, “Ah, what a beautiful scene to paint!” The minister cried, “What a wonderful example of the handiwork of God!” The cowboy mused, “What a terrible place to lose a cow!”

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Last Time for Everything

I was trapped in an elevator for 30 minutes before the doors finally opened. Relieved, I said to a fellow hostage, “There’s a first time for everything.”

She grumbled back, “There’s a last time for everything too.”

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Five Finger Prayer for Children

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Here is a helpful approach for teaching kids to pray. It’s a format that allows children to recall and pray in their own words for five different groups of people. All this lines up with the five fingers of their hand. Hold up your thumb and each of your fingers in turn as you explain who we pray for.

Ask the children to hold up their fingers at the same time as you.

Thumb: (Praying for people who are close to us) When you hold your hand in front of you point your back at yourself.

Think of those who are close to you in your life. These are your close friends and family, often the first you think about when you pray. Give thanks to God and ask his protection on your parents, siblings, friends, and classmates.

Pointer Finger: (Praying for those who point the way and lead us) These are leaders in your life, such as teachers, preachers or elders. Those who lead the church or lead in your family. Offer God your thanksgiving for them and ask him to help them in their important work.

Tall Finger: (Praying for people in authority) This is our tallest finger. The big people in the world need prayer too.

Ask God to give wisdom to our government, military, and police.

Ring Finger: (Praying for people who are weak) This is our weakest finger so we do not use it to lift or carry things. People without strength or power need our prayers. We should remember others who are sick, live in poverty, or are treated badly. Pray that Jesus would give them new strength.

Little Finger (Lastly, I will pray for myself) We help others and often put their needs before our own but God wants to hear about our needs too. I can pray for my own growth in mind, body, and spirit.

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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Jonas Winchester’s Wild, Crazy, Adventurous Life – Part 2

Old Friends

Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades.

Over the years, they had shared all kinds of activities and adventures. Lately, their activities had been limited to meeting a few times a week to play cards.

One day, they were playing cards when one looked at the other and said, “Now don’t get mad at me.. I know we’ve been friends for a long time but I just can’t think of your name. I’ve thought and thought, but I can’t remember it.

Please tell me what your name is.”

Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes she just stared and glared at her.

Finally she said, “How soon do you need to know?”

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By Karen Dustman So, how did Jonas Winchester wind up in California? Ah, that’s a story in itself! (And if you missed Part 1 of Winchester’s wild and crazy life, check out last month’s issue of the Scoop!)

The eighth of 13 children, Jonas Winchester entered the world on November 19, 1810 in Marcellus, New York. At roughly age 16 he was apprenticed to Adolphus Fletcher, printer of a local weekly known as the Jamestown Journal.

But by the time he was 18, Winchester was determined to set off for adventure. He made his way to New York City, where he arrived (as he later put it) “a stranger, without friends, acquaintances, or recommendation of any kind.” He was certain a better life awaited him there. “Destiny calls and I must follow,” he wrote to his mother in September, 1829.

Despite lack of connections in the City and with only 2-1/2 years under his belt as an apprentice, Winchester managed to land a job as a compositor for two New York City newspapers. But the pay proved meager. Wages for compositors were so low, in fact, that in September, 1830 Winchester was forced to move back home to Western New York. There he took a job with the Fredonia Censor.

But the allure of the big city still beckoned. He returned to New York City again in the Spring of 1832. And in 1833, Winchester landed a publishing job with Horace Greeley, perhaps through his friendship with Greeley’s partner, Frank Story.

Greeley himself was a relative newcomer, too, having arrived in New York late 1831. By the time Winchester became an associate, Greeley had already launched and lost the shortlived Morning Post – a publication that cratered three short weeks after its January 1, 1833 debut. Just a few months later yet another tragedy struck Greeley — his business partner (and Winchester’s friend), Francis V. Story, drowned suddenly in July 1833.

Story’s death presented a fortuitous opening for Winchester: he stepped in to become Greeley’s partner. In March, 1834, Greeley and Winchester launched another new publication called the New Yorker — a “large, fair, and cheap weekly folio” dedicated to literature with a sprinkling of news. Greeley handled the editing, while Winchester did what he did best — promotion of the profitable “jobbing business” (contract printing). Before long, Winchester further solidified his fortunes by marrying Story’s sister, Susan — on Winchester’s own 25th birthday, November 19, 1835.

Although launched with just a dozen subscribers, the New Yorker’s circulation eventually hit 9,000. But it never became a rip-roaring success. Instead, it took “a terrible struggle on the part of its proprietors” to keep the publication alive. Greeley and Winchester eventually dissolved their partnership in September, 1836. Winchester tried various other printing activities, but got himself deep into debt (thanks to what one observer called his “careless and venturesome way”). About 1844, he was forced to declare bankruptcy.

The timing couldn’t have been worse for a new family

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man. By now, Winchester and his wife, Susan, had two children: Frank S. Winchester, born in 1840, and Julia, born in 1844.

Eager for a new start, Winchester was thrilled when glittering tales of California gold began circulating in late 1848. It was a chance to redeem his fortunes! News of the gold strike at Sutter’s Mill was all over the newspapers in New York.

Reports circulated that some $2 million in gold dust was already sitting in San Francisco, just waiting for transportation to the East.

Winchester learned of a three-masted “half-clipper” ship leaving soon for California. She was called the Tarolinta, Indian for “floating rose,” captained by William P. Cave. With a capacity of 549 tons and a crew of 27 (20 of them AfricanAmericans), the Tarolinta was to carry a lucrative load of cargo and roughly a hundred passengers bound for the gold fields.

Winchester was determined to be among them. He quickly booked passage.

The Tarolinta was scheduled to depart from New York harbor on December 28, 1848. But not enough passengers signed up at first. So the sailing date was postponed until January 9, 1849, in hopes of that additional passengers could be recruited. Then additional freight to be delivered to South America caused the date to be pushed off yet again, to January 13.

You can only imagine Jonas Winchester tapping his toes

in frustration.

We’ll continue with Part 3 of Winchester’s story next month!

Karen Dustman writes frequently about California and Nevada history. Find her books, blog and more stories at www.

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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” The Minister’s Widow

Barking Lot Sale!

Saturday, May 16th, 2020, 8am-3pm. Sell your “stuff” and help maintain your local dog park. 12’x12’ sales spaces available. $25 a space in advance, $30 after May 1st. Mail checks to DVDP PO Box 995, Dayton, NV 89403.

Want to donate your stuff? Drop off items Friday, May 15th, 4pm-6pm at Dayton Valley Dog Park, 15 Old Como Road, in Dayton.

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There was a nice lady, a minister’s widow, who was a little old fashioned. She was planning a week’s vacation in California at Skylake Yosemite campground (Bass Lake, to the uninitiated), but she wanted to make sure of the accommodations first. Uppermost in her mind were bathroom facilities, but she couldn’t bring herself to write “toilet” in a letter. After considerable deliberation, she settled on “bathroom commode,” but when she wrote that down, it still sounded too forward, so, after the first page of her letter, she referred to the bathroom commode as “BC.” “Does the cabin where I will be staying have its own ‘BC’? If not, where is the ‘BC’ located?” is what she actually wrote.

The campground owner took the first page of the letter and the lady’s check and gave it to his secretary. He put the remainder of the letter on the desk of the senior member of his staff without noticing that the staffer would have no way of knowing what “BC” meant. Then the owner went off to town to run some errands.

The staff member came in after lunch, found the letter, and was baffled by the euphemism, so he showed the letter around to several counselors, but they couldn’t decipher it either. The staff member’s wife, who knew that the lady was the widow of a famous Baptist preacher, was sure that it must be a question about the local Baptist Church. “Of course,” the first staffer exclaimed, “’BC’ stands for ‘Baptist Church.’”

And he sat down and wrote: Dear Madam, I regret very much the delay in answering your letter, but I now take the pleasure in informing you that the BC is located nine miles north of the campground and is capable of seating 250 people at one time. I admit it is quite a distance away if you are in the habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be pleased to know that a great number of people take their lunches along and make a day of it. They usually arrive early and stay late.

The last time my wife and I went was six years ago, and it was so crowded we had to stand up the whole time we were there. It may interest you to know that right now there is a supper planned to raise money to buy more seats. They are going to hold it in the basement of the ‘BC.’ I would like to say that it pains me very much not to be able to go more regularly, but it is surely no lack of desire on my part. As we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort, particularly in cold weather. If you decide to come down to our campground, perhaps I could go with you the first time, sit with you, and introduce you to all the folks. Remember, this is a friendly community.”

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Second Opinion

This guy was climbing a tree when suddenly he slipped.

He grabbed at a branch and was hanging in mid air. After an hour, he felt himself getting exhausted and looked up to the heavens and cried out: “God, help me! Please, help me!”

All of a sudden, the clouds parted, and a voice boomed out from on high. “Let Go!” said the voice.

The guy paused, looked up at heaven once more, and said: “Is there anyone else up there?”

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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Who is the Sandman?

The Sandman visits us while we sleep, bringing dreams and restful nights. But who is this guy sneaking into our bedrooms?

The Sandman isn’t just limited to North America and isn’t modern at all. The Sandman is a folkloric character originating from Northern Europe. In traditional mythology, the Sandman sprinkles sand or dust into the eyes of sleepers. This brings dreams and deep sleep.

Unfortunately, the Sandman’s origins aren’t clear. As a mythological figure, his past is lost in legend.

We do know that Hans Christian Anderson put the Sandman on paper in 1841 and gave him the name of Ole Lukoje.

His story, which shares the same name, tells of giving dreams to a young child through magical dust scattered into his eyes.

His tale tells of the following: In the evening, while the children are seated at the table or in their little chairs, he comes up the stairs very softly, for he walks in his socks, then he opens the doors without the slightest noise, and throws a small quantity of very fine dust in their eyes, just enough to prevent them from keeping them open, and so they do not see him. Then he creeps behind them, and blows softly upon their necks, till their heads begin to droop. Under each arm he carries an umbrella; one of them, with pictures on the inside, he spreads over the good children, and then they dream the most beautiful stories the whole night. But the other umbrella has no pictures, and this he holds over the naughty children so that they sleep heavily, and wake in the morning without having dreams at all.

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Learning Numbers

The teacher asks little Johnny if he knows his numbers.

“Yes,” he says, “I do. My father taught me.”

“Good. What comes after three.” “Four,” answers little Johnny.

“What comes after six?” “Seven.”

“Very good,” says the teacher. “Your dad did a good job. What comes after ten?”

Little Johnny smiles and says, “Jack.”

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The Lizard Lounge Music and Shoppe

Repairs, Consignment, Lessons, Official Whites Metal Detectors Dealer, Metal Detecting Lessons and Field Trips, Follow us on Facebook, 1302 Langley Drive Suite #1, Gardnerville Ranchos (775)392-4321 MAINTENANCE FREE DECKS AND PATIO COVERS, knowledgeable, honest, professional service! Serving Northern Nevada for 18+ years! Free Quotes! K & C Construction, NV#0079034 (775)691-6462 TIRED OF BEING DULL? I SHARPEN CHEFS knives, scissors of all types, clipper blades, TJ’S Sharpening (775)841-1079 DOG CAGE 43”X27”X30”, NEW 2 DOOR/DIVIDE $50; wooden 6 drawer with file drawer 59”x30”x30” with keyboard holder $75 OBO (775)291-0753 GET FAST INTERNET! UP TO 40 MBPS, WIRELESS! (not satellite, not DSL). Great in rural areas, www.ruralinternet.us or call Patrick (775)297-4777

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Fig Leaf Found

A little boy opened the large old family Bible, and he looked with fascination at the ancient pages as he turned them one by one.

He was still in Genesis when something fell out of the Bible. He picked it up and looked at it closely. It was a very large old tree leaf that had been pressed between the pages of the Bible long ago. “Momma, look what I found!” the boy called out.

“What do you have there?” his mother asked.

With astonishment in his voice, the young boy answered, “I think it’s Adam’s underwear!”

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In the Mirror

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Two regulars are sitting at a bar when one of them casually points to a couple of drunks across from them. “That’s us in ten years,” he says.

His friend takes a sip from his beer, sets it down on the bar, turns to his friend, and slurs, “That’s a mirror.”

SILVA AND SONS MOBILE EQUIPMENT Repair!

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FREE SEARS KENMORE 2-YEAR-OLD LARGE side by side refrigerator, not working, you pick up (775)2467127 HOME IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT? ADDITIONS, remodels, garages, we do it all! Free estimates, 21 years experience, Carson Valley Construction Company LLC, NV#0074855 (775)291-1453

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New Job Brain

The new busboy was just 16, and because it was his first job, we were all impressed with how well he had done on his first day. Which is why we were surprised the next day when he didn’t show up for his shift. Then, an hour late, he came running in, red-faced and breathless. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” he said. “I forgot I had a job.”

CASH PAID FOR OLD COSTUME JEWELRY: Rhinestones, Mexican and Indian Tourist Jewelry, Rings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pins, Men’s Jewelry, Old Plastics, Silver, Copper, Glass Beads, Men’s and Women’s Old Wind Up Watches, Charm Bracelets, Lockets etc. Larger quantities preferred. I drive to you. Please leave clear message and phone number, Joanne (775)465-9422 YOUNG, ACTIVE SENIOR WOMAN LOOKING to lease long term, a mother in-law quarters/guest house in Carson Valley. Excellent references. Call (775)720-7667 ROGER YUKON .22 CALIBER PELLET RIFLT WITH 3X9 scope, like new $140, text or leave voice message (775)781-7243

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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” The Rules

The female always makes The Rules. The Rules are subject to change without prior notification. No male can possibly know all The Rules. If the female suspects the male knows all The Rules, she must immediately change some or all of The Rules. The female is never wrong. If the female is wrong, it is due to a misunderstanding which was the direct result of something the male did or said wrong. If the above rule applies, the male must apologize immediately for causing the misunderstanding. The female may change her mind at any time. The male must never change his mind without the expressed written consent of the female.

The female has every right to be angry and upset at any time. The male must remain calm at all times, unless the female wants him to be angry or upset. The female must under no circumstances let the male know whether or not she wants him to be angry or upset. The male is expected to mind read at all times. The male who does not abide by The Rules cannot take the heat, lacks backbone, and is a wimp. Any attempt to document The Rules could result in bodily harm. If the female has PMS, all The Rules are null and void. The female is ready when she is ready. The male must be ready at all times HANDYMAN SERVICE – HOME REPAIRS, FENCING Repair/Replacement, Hauling, Trash Removal, Shrub and Tree Trimming and Removal, and Weed Removal, Free Estimates (775)781-1747

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Misunderstood!

A very polite lady and a huge man were standing in an elevator. Being the nice person that she was, she looked over at him, smiled, and said “T.G.I.F.” He looked back at her and said “S.H.I.T.” The lady was shocked. She turned to the man and said “There was no need to be rude, all I said was “Thank God It’s Friday.” The man looked back at her and said, “Well you must have misunderstood me because all I said was Sorry Honey, it’s Thursday.”

HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR AND REBUILD, All makes models and year, Commercial Equipment, Tractors, Fork Lifts, Log splitters, Farm equipment, Dump Trucks and Trailers, Boats and RVs, Welding and Machining, Ramco Fabrication, shawn@ramcofab.com or (775)267-7358 WILL TEAR DOWN AND BUY OLD WOODEN Barns and Barn Wood! Insured and bonded (775)782-9192 HOME REPAIR PRO, MR. FIX IT, ANY OUTSIDE/ INSIDE repairs, big or small, flat rate $40 per hour (775)691-5119

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FITNESS, NUTRITION, SELF DEFENSE AND MORE! Kickboxing, mixed martial arts, customized meal plan, weight loss, and personal training. 1758 HWY 395 Suite F. Minden, NV Spartan’s Den MMA info@spartansdenmma.com (208)340-6097 Legion Fitness info@legionfitnesspt.com (725)222-0775 INCOME TAX, GEORGE HALLIFAX, CPA, EA, TAX preparation, Federal and all States, prior years, audit representation, 30 years experience, reasonable rates (775)392-0418 MINOR TO MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS, Tires and More! ASE Certified Master Mechanic, 40+ years same location! Senior Discounts, Bobs Shell Service, Carson City (775)883-7919

Drivers Wanted

The Douglas County School District is currently accepting applications for: Substitute School Bus Drivers, Starting Salary: $15.42/hour, Varied Hours up to 40 hours a week, Apply online: dcsd.k12.nv.us WE ARE CONSTRUCTION BOOKKEEPING SPECIALISTS – Serving both general and specialty contractors with 30+ years of bookkeeping, payroll and tax experience. If you can’t keep up with your workload give us a call Pro-Balanced Bookkeeping & Tax Service (775)2463363

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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Dollar verses Quarters

A young boy enters a barbershop and the barber whispers to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.”

The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quarters in the other, then calls the boy over and asks, “Which do you want, son?”

The boy takes the quarters and leaves.

“What did I tell you?” said the barber. “That kid never learns!”

Later, when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of the ice cream store. “Hey, son! May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quarters instead of the dollar bill?”

The boy licked his cone and replied, “Because the day I take the dollar, the game’s over!”

AUTISM, ATTENTION THERAPY, ANXIETY, social and focus issues, for children and adults, certified in Safe and Sound Protocol, Contact Dr. Keast-Devine for information (805)674-2867 SEW-WHAT UPHOLSTERY, CUSTOM work, leather and antiques, 40+ years experience, Carson Valley, Leslie (775)901-2035

April 9th - Passover VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS, BEGINNER to Advanced students, experienced teacher, performer, music degree. Call The Songlady! Carolyn Lancaster (775)7201918

Happy April 19th Birthday Nova!

On this day, your birthday, I hope that each and every one of your wishes comes true. Wishing you all the best things in life! Happy Birthday daughter-in-law! Love ya, Lisa CASH PAID FOR VINTAGE COSTUME JEWERLY. All Types Including: Bracelets, Necklaces, Pins, Rings, Silver, Copper, Pot Metal, Rhinestones, Lockets, Charm Bracelets, Men’s Jewelry, Old Watches, Military Jewelry, Old Mexican and Indian Tourist Jewelry. Larger Quantities Preferred. Please leave phone number and clear message on this home phone. I return all calls. Call Joanne at (775)465-9422 CUB CADET 25HP 50” RIDING MOWER $500; Craftsman 8.5HP 26” Track Drive Snow Thrower $200 (775)691-8709 SEMI RETIRED PAINTER, INTERIOR, EXTERIOR and cabinets, no two-story houses, based in Minden area, call John (831)801-0003

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The Farmer’s Kids

A farmer has three sons. One day, his oldest boy comes to him and pleads with him that he is graduating from school and would really like to get a car. His father says, “Son, come with me.” He takes him to the barn and points to the farm tractor and says, “That tractor is needed here on the farm and I promise that as soon as it’s paid for, we’ll get you a car.”

The boy was not too happy, but he did understand the situation and said, “Okay, Dad.” A week later, his second son (10 years old) approaches him wanting a new two-wheel bicycle.

Well, he gets the same excuse... “as soon as that tractor is paid for...”

Shortly, a few days later, son no. 3, his youngest, comes bugging him for a tricycle. Again, ‘ol Dad gives him the lecture about the tractor being paid for first.

While leaving the barn, the young boy, more than a little disgusted with the whole thing, sees a rooster on the back of one of the hens and promptly goes over and kicks the rooster off the hens back, mumbling to himself the whole time.

His dad says, “Son, why on earth would you do something like that? He didn’t do anything to you to deserve that!”

The little boy looks Dad right square in the eye and says, “Hey, nobody rides anything around here until that darn tractor is paid for.”

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CAGE FREE DOG DAYCARE AND BOARDING in Gardnerville (next to post office), will provide a fun, safe environment giving your pet the socialization and exercise he/she needs, call now for reservations (775)782-4695 HANDCRAFTED MARKERS AND MONUMENTS, Granite and Bronze. Large Selection of colors and designs, special orders welcome! 15 years experience, call Cornerstone Monument for appointment (775)267-1958 BATTLE BORN BLADE SHARPENING LLC: We are Mobile!! Shears, Cutlery and Clipper Blade Sharpening, Sales and Service. Groomer Equipment Maintenance (775)238-3343 WANTED: KNIVES; TOBACCO PIPES; OLD COLEMAN Lanterns; Old Backpacking Stoves, Knives and Pipes – Old or New, Used or Unused, Any Quantity, Jeff (775)720-2577 $200 OFF ANY COMPLETE ROOFING JOB, NEW roof, re-roof, repairs, 10% off for repairs, $100 maximum, must present ad for discount, over 25 years experience, Licensed, Bonded and Insured, Tom Goldston Roofing, “Where Quality is Remembered Long After the Price is Forgotten” NV Lic#58203 (775)790-2461

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Flying Pig Flea Market

Our next dates will be Saturdays, April 18th & May 16th 8am-3pm, and Sundays, April 19th, May 17th 9am-3pm, Fuji Park Building, Carson City. Be a vendor. Come to browse, for information call (775)882-4717 or (775)315-0008 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitations or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free.

2018 OR 2019 FORD F150 LARIAT RIMS. I AM using one for my spare tire for a 5 tire rotation, 3 available for $100 each (775)315-2734 “A MOVING EXPERIENCE” - MOVE ASSISTANCE, 25 years experience, Senior Discounts! Ken Jeter, kenjeter65@gmail.com or (775)530-8932 HANDYMAN SERVICES, WOOD DECK RESURFACING and repair, interior doors, windows and interior/ exterior trim, Honey-Do’s, etc. Serving Carson Valley (775)315-2235

CUSTOM STEEL WHEELS, CHROME “CLAW” pattern with removable center cap VGC, 17X9” 5 on 5½, fits all Dodge 1500 trucks $450 firm (775)246-3357 MIKES HORSESHOEING SERVICE, 34 YEARS experience! Serving Carson Valley and surrounding areas!

Mike Romine (775)350-0351 G & J LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, TRIM, prune, fertilize, aerate, sprinklers, General clean-up, Free Estimates, Victor (775)291-1672

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What is Passover?

Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the emancipation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. It typically falls in early to mid-April, coinciding with 15th to the 22nd of the Jewish month of Nissan, based on the lunar calendar.

How is it celebrated? People who observe Passover will attend a Seder, a dinner where the story of the Exodus from Egypt is recounted. Seder means ‘order’ in Hebrew because the Seder ritual is performed in a specific order.

People celebrating Passover may abstain from eating leavened bread and eat Matzo, which is a kind of unleavened bread, instead.

The four main events at a Seder are eating matzo, eating bitter herbs, drinking four cups of wine associated with blessings and reading from the Haggadah, or book that tells the Passover story.

What is the story of Passover? Judaism teaches that the Jews were living as slaves in Egypt, forced into heavy labor and poor living conditions. God heard their cries and sent Moses to free the people from the Pharaoh’s rule. Moses asked Pharaoh to “Let my people go.”

When Pharaoh refused, God unleashed a series of 10 plagues upon Egypt. Moses asked Pharaoh for the Jews’ freedom after each of the plagues. When Pharaoh rejected Moses’ requests, a new plague struck Egypt. After the last plague, the killing of the first born sons of Egyptians, Pharaoh relented

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and the Jews were set free. The first born sons of Jewish people were spared, or “passed over,” which gives the holiday its namesake.

The Jews packed up their belongings, but did not have time to wait for their bread to rise, baking Matzo instead. Pharaoh however changed his mind and sent his army after the Jews.

Once they reached the Red Sea, the Jews feared they were trapped. Instead, the Torah teaches that God parted the Red Sea allowing the Jews to walk through to safety, but closed the sea again as Pharaoh’s army tried to follow.

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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Careers

An older couple had a son, who was still living with them.

The parents were a little worried, as the son was still unable to decide about his career path, so they decided to do a small test. They took a ten-dollar bill, a Bible, and a bottle of whiskey, and put them on the front hall table. Then they hid, hoping he would think they weren’t at home.

The father told the mother, “If he takes the money, he will be a businessman; if he takes the Bible, he will be a priest; but if he takes the bottle of whiskey, I’m afraid our son will be a drunkard.”

So, the parents took their place in the nearby closet and waited nervously, peeping through the keyhole they saw their son arrive home. He saw the note they had left, saying they’d be home later. Then, he took the 10-dollar bill, looked at it against the light, and slid it in his pocket. After that, he took the Bible, flicked through it, and took it also. Finally, he grabbed the bottle, opened it, and took an appreciative whiff to be assured of the quality, then he left for his room carrying all three items. The father slapped his forehead, and said, “Darn! It’s even worse than I ever imagined...” “What do you mean?” his wife inquired. “He’s gonna be a politician.” the father replied.

COUNTRY/WESTERN CASSETTES, TOO MANY TO LIST; 70’s and 80’s, etc. VHS tapes, too many to list, best offers, Carson (408)270-4028

Visiting Grandma...

A grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson, who is coming to visit with his wife: “You come to the front door of the apartment complex. I am in apartment 14T. There is a big panel at the door. With your elbow push button 14T. I will buzz you in. Come inside, the elevator is on the right. Get in, and with your elbow hit 14. When you get out I am on the left. With your elbow, hit my doorbell.”

“Grandma, that sounds easy, but why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow?”

“You’re coming empty handed?”

ALLERGIES AND DUST A PROBLEM? WHOLE house air duct cleaning special $499, all vents, returns, heater and ac cleaned and sanitized, dryer vent cleaning $99, call Peake Air, NV#260831 (775)392-0994 HOT TUB SERVICE, WEEKLY AND BI-WEEKLY service, reasonable rates, private homes and vacation rentals, hot tub cover sales, call Tahoe Sierra Hot Tubs (775)267-2490 TAKE CARE OF YOUR LOVED ONES. WILLS and Trusts. Day R. Williams, Attorney at Law, 1601 Fairview Drive, Suite C, Carson City, NV. Call Day today!

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RENT ME FOR SPRING CLEANING, PUT A roll-off dumpster at your home, you load, we remove (775)2972320 ASPEN ROOFING INC. FREE ESTIMATES, ALL types, Re-roofs, New and Repairs, NV#0069418, Insured and Bonded, Chris (775)230-8174 Writing the Editor - We welcome all articles, letters, jokes and comments on Sierra Scoop, local issues, community news and free private party ads, published as space provides. These articles, letters, comments do not necessarily reflect our opinion. All public input is welcome. sierrascoop@charter.net, (775)782-4520

The coldest winter

It was one of the coldests winter and many animals were dying because of the cold. The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep each other warm.

This was a great way to protect themselves from cold and keep each of them warm; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions.

After a while, they decided to distance themselves, but they too began to die due to cold. So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their companions or choose death. Wisely, they decided to go back to being together. They learned to live with the little wounds caused by the close relationship with their companions in order to receive the warmth of their togetherness. This way they were able to survive.

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The 31st Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby

This year’s derby will be held June 6th and 7th, 2020 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville, hosting all children ages 3-12.

Tickets to attend this volunteer run event are free; however, you must pre-register to receive a free session ticket. Derby hats, t-shirts and other resale items will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets are available for $1 each or 6 for $5.

Registration forms, (for mail-in only), are available at the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department in the Community Center in Gardnerville. Registration and volunteer sign-ups will begin on April 4th and will continue every Saturday through the month of May from 10am-1pm at the Gardnerville Walgreens. Additionally, volunteer forms, session registration forms, tickets and raffle tickets will be available at Accolades Trophy & Gift Shop. Volunteers are needed to help set up, tear down, register, river help, fish cleaning and more. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please pick up a volunteer form at the Parks/Recreation Department and mail it in or stop by Walgreens starting April 4th. For further information, please contact (KFDVolunteers@aol.com) or Laura Lonero (775)430-0592, Heather Gertsch (775)684-9018. For sponsorship/fundraising contact Tyler Creel (775)230-2844.

MIGUEL’S GARDEN SERVICE, FULL LAWN MAINTENANCE, clean up, fertilizing, dead shrubs and trees pulled out, excellent references, great rates, serving Carson Valley 27+ years! (775)265-0501

ALMOST NEW, SET OF 4 BRIDGESTONE Blizzard mud/snow tires, 245/40R20-95V $400 (775)443-5864

FLEXSTEEL 5TH WHEEL RV SOFA SLEEPER BED, converts to a flat bed, like new condition $350 (760)9320036

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BATTLE BORN SMALL ENGINES, LOCATED AT 5460 US Hwy 50 East in Carson City, NV. Lawn mowers, trimmers, snow blowers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, tractor repair, trailer repair, along with welding and fabrication!

Please give us a call at (775)434-7028 to schedule your service or repair. Competitive rates and friendly faces. We can’t wait to meet you.

GENEALOGY - THOROUGH RESEARCH OF FAMILY histories. A unique gift for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, holidays or yourself! www.PersonalPedigree. com or Lisa (775)450-3175 PROFORM 530X TREADMILL - $125; BISSELL Spotbot pet vacuum, (barely used) - $75; small pet crate $20; Singer sewing machine (does zig-zag stitching) $60 (775)883-6096

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COLLECTORS ITEMS COMPLETE 15 PIECE set Hass Brothers Mini Mine Series $175 OBO; Cyrus Noble Mini Animals (6 pieces) $60, and more (775)882-4127

THOMAS J. BARTELS, HOROLOGIST, CLOCKS old and new repaired and restored. Authorized agent for Howard Miller, Ridgeway, and Sleigh, all work guaranteed! tomjbartels@gmail.com or (775)265-5541 or (775)901-1848

Happy Easter to all!

Eggs and chicks and bunnies are near. For Easter you see, will soon be here. But what is Easter - and why the Spring season? Gather ‘round and I’ll tell you the reason! Chicks are hatched out of eggs, you see. They represent new life for you and me. For Jesus died and was buried three days, then Easter morning came, He was raised. So when we die, we can live again, Jesus gave new life to all God’s children. Bunnies are part of Easter too. They’re born in the Spring when all is new. The grass, the flowers, and leaves start to grow, putting an end to their sleep in the snow. So, as you gather your treats and have fun, let them remind you of Jesus and all He has done.

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Happy April Birthdays!

No matter how old you get, always remember to stay young at heart and make every year count. Happy Birthday to you!!

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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Just some things to think about!

You cannot change what you refuse to confront. Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.

Don’t think of cost. Think of value. Sometimes you need to distance yourself to see things clearly. Too many people buy things they don’t need with money they don’t have to impress people they don’t know. No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying. If a person wants to be a part of your life, they will make an obvious effort to do so. Think twice before reserving a space in your heart for people who do not make an effort to stay.

Making one person smile can change the world – maybe not the whole world, but their world. Saying someone is ugly doesn’t make you any prettier. The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well. Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% of how you react to it. The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much, and forgetting that you are special too.

It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company. As we grow up, we realize it becomes less important to have more friends and more important to have real ones. Trying to be someone else is a waste of the person you are.

You will never become who you want to be if you keep blaming everyone else for who you are now. People are more what they hide than what they show. Sometimes people don’t notice the things others do for them until they stop doing them. Don’t listen to what people say, watch what they do.

Being alone does not mean you are lonely, and being lonely does not mean you are alone. When you have to start compromising yourself and your morals for the people around you, it’s probably time to change the people around you. You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading your last one.

RESTORATION, REPAIR AND REFINISHING of antiques and fine furniture, also gun stocks with extreme care and detail using the highest quality of materials, 30+ years experience, Buffalo Restoration, Ken Whiteside (775)221-6595 PERFECTO GARDENING SERVICES, SERVING Carson Valley over 20 Years! Tree and Bush trimming, lawn care, competitive rates and all work guaranteed (775)2657081 HONDA LAWNMOWER, ONLY 3 YEARS OLD, very good condition $300, includes grass edger (775)782-4855 HELP! I AM IN SEARCH OF SPECIALS FROM 195060’s American and/or European powered cars. Maybe steel, aluminum, fiberglass or combination. Cars created by enthusiast for pleasure or racing, contact (775)2916827

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