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MOBILE COMPUTER REPAIR AND SERVICE Quality work performed in-shop, in office or in-home. Dependable, affordable! Over 14+ Years Experience. Proudly serving Carson Valley and Surrounding Communities. Call Nick at Technologic Computer Repair (775)450-7570 MINK COAT, AUTUMN HAZE, HARDLY WORN, EXCELLENT condition, good Christmas present (775)267-3867 NATIONAL LEADER IN BABBITT BEARING repair is seeking Manual Machinists for our Minden, NV Plant. Minimum 3 years current relevant experience required. (No CNC) Medical, dental, life, paid vacation and holidays plus other benefits. Fax resume/ work history to: 775-267-4543 OR email your resume in an MS Word document format to: nvoffice@pmebearings.com
GARAGE DOORS INSULATED WITH WINDOWS, 1 12’Wx12’H garage door panel with rails and opener $300; 1 10’Wx8’H garage door panels only, 1 panel has a small dent $75, Gardnerville (530)525-5112 $69 SERVICE CALL, ACADEMY APPLIANCE Service; washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, compactors, some areas extra charge, Serving Carson Valley (775)781-4725 HUGE SELECTION OF ELVIS PRESLEY MEMORABILIA, 2 clocks, Collector Elvis Doll, still in box and so much more, Gardnerville (775)671-7825 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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The Cab Ride I’ll Never Forget
Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. One time I arrived in the middle of the night for a pick up at a building that was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window. Under these circumstances, many drivers would just honk once or twice, wait a minute, then drive away. But I had seen too many impoverished people who depended on taxis as their only means of transportation. Unless a situation smelled of danger, I always went to the door. This passenger might be someone who needs my assistance, I reasoned to myself. So I walked to the door and knocked. “Just a minute,” answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across the floor. After a long pause, the door opened. A small woman in her 80’s stood before me. She was wearing a print dress and a pillbox hat with a veil pinned on it, like somebody out of a 1940s movie. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. The apartment looked as if no one had lived in it for years. All the furniture was covered with sheets. There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. In the corner was a cardboard box filled with photos and glassware. “Would you carry my bag out to the car?” she said.
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I took the suitcase to the cab, then returned to assist the woman. She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb. She kept thanking me for my kindness. “It’s nothing,” I told her. “I just try to treat my passengers the way I would want my mother treated.” “Oh, you’re such a good boy,” she said. When we got in the cab, she gave me an address, then asked, “Could you drive through downtown?” “It’s not the shortest way,” I answered quickly. “Oh, I don’t mind,” she said. “I’m in no hurry. I’m on my way to a hospice.” I looked in the rear-view mirror. Her eyes were glistening. “I don’t have any family left,” she continued. “The doctor says I don’t have very long.” I quietly reached over and shut off the meter. “What route would you like me to take?” I asked. For the next two hours, we drove through the city. She showed me the building where she had once worked as an elevator operator. We drove through the neighborhood where she and her husband had lived when they were newlyweds. She had me pull up in front of a furniture warehouse that had once been a ballroom where she had gone dancing as a girl. Sometimes she’d ask me to slow in front of a particular building...Continued
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or corner and would sit staring into the darkness, saying nothing. As the first hint of sun was creasing the horizon, she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.” We drove in silence to the address she had given me. It was a low building, like a small convalescent home, with a driveway that passed under a portico. Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. They were solicitous and intent, watching her every move. They must have been expecting her. I opened the trunk and took the small suitcase to the door. The woman was already seated in a wheelchair. “How much do I owe you?” she asked, reaching into her purse. “Nothing,” I said. “You have to make a living,” she answered. “There are other passengers.” Almost without thinking, I bent and gave her a hug. She held onto me tightly. “You gave an old woman a little moment of joy,” she said. “Thank you.” I squeezed her hand, then walked into the dim morning light. Behind me, a door shut. It was the sound of the closing of a life. I didn’t pick up any more passengers that shift. I
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Better Write That Down
An elderly husband and wife noticed that they were beginning to forget many little things around the house. They were afraid that this could be dangerous, as one of them may accidentally forget to turn off the stove and thus cause a fire. So, they decided to go see their physician to get some help. Their physician told them that many people their age find it useful to write themselves little notes as reminders. The elderly couple thought this sounded wonderful and left the doctor’s office very pleased with the advice. When they got home, the wife said, “Dear, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream? And why don’t you write that down so you won’t forget?” “Nonsense,” said the husband, “I can remember a dish of ice cream!” “Well,” said the wife, “I’d also like some strawberries on it. You better write that down, because I know you’ll forget.” “Don’t be silly,” replied the husband. “A dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can remember that!” “OK, dear, but I’d like you to put some whipped cream on top. Now you’d really better write it down now. You’ll forget,” said the wife. “Come now, my memory’s not all that bad,” said the husband. “No problem--a dish of ice cream with straw-
berries and whipped cream.” With that, the husband shut the kitchen door behind him. The wife could hear him getting out pots and pans and making some noise inconsistent with his preparing a dish of ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream. He emerged from the kitchen about 15 minutes later. Walking over to his wife, he presented her with a plate of bacon and eggs. The wife took one look at the plate, glanced up at her husband and said, “Hey, where’s the toast?” YAMAHA ELECTONE ORGAN BK6BUS, GOOD condition $100 (775)721-4165 CASH PAID FOR OLD COSTUME JEWELRY: All types including Silver, Copper, Rhinestones, Old Plastics, Glass, Pot Metal, Pins, Bracelets, Rings, Necklaces, Old Watches, Lockets, larger quantities preferred, please leave clear message on home phone, I call everyone back, Joanne (775)465-9422 CALLING ALL CONTRACTORS. IF YOU OWN a small construction company and are finding it hard to keep up with the bookkeeping, payroll and or taxes we’re your answer. Pro-Balanced Bookkeeping and Tax Service (775)246-3363
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Welcome All Vets Everywhere - WAVE
Our group meets the second Monday of each month at the Douglas County Community Center at 1:00 pm in the South room. Membership is simple, just show up. WAVE would like to acknowledge Nadia Sandavol, owner of East Side Cemetary, as the Chamber of Commerce citizen of the year. Earlier this year she brought the moving Vietnam Veteran WALL to our community. Douglas County has over 5,600 veterans. In WAVE’s five year history we’ve helped over 600. About 50% come from Douglas County Social Services, a great partner helping our vets. Alcohol is a challenging problem. WAVE has a member and team with the expertise to assist in such cases. WAVE’s web site: NVWAVE.org WAVE thanks all volunteers, contributors and associated groups for your support and help in assisting our veterans.WAVE PO Box 1675, Minden, NV 89423, Carl Schnock, WAVE President TIRED OF BEING DULL? I SHARPEN CHEFS knives, scissors of all types, clipper blades, TJ’S Sharpening (775)841-1079 FOR SALE! 1926 MODEL T TOURING CAR, Call Norman at (775)267-3766
Math Homework
Parents are expected to participate in their children’s education, and my friends were no exception. They gladly help their fifth-grade son, Andrew, whenever he’s stumped. One day after school, Andrew ran into the house waving a paper in the air. “Hey, Mom, great news! There were only three mistakes on my math homework,” he announced. “You made one, Dad made one and I made one!” PORSCHES WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! OLD Porsches 1950 to 1973, looking for a Porsche 356, 911 or 912, running or not, with or without engine or transmission, also interested in parts. Will pay cash! Have trailer will travel (775)291-6827 BLIND AND WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES, residential and commercial, multi story specialist, mobile blind cleaning, pressure washing, awning cleaning, Call Unlimited for a clear view! (775)883-6629 SOLID OAK ROLLTOP DESK WITH KEY, WINNERS Only brand, excellent condition, new $2,500$3,000, will sell for $800 OBO, you pick up (775)7812276
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Genoa’s Great Avalanche of 1882 By Karen Dustman, Woodfords, CA
Same Dream
One night a man was having a dream. He dreamt that he was a tee-pee. The next night he had the same dream, except he was a wigwam. He keeps having the dreams over and over so he goes to his therapist. He tells the doctor about his dreams and asks what they mean. The doctor replied, “Oh, that’s easy. You’re just too tense!” Get it? Two tents - too tense? LICENSED AND BONDED ELECTRICIAN, ADDITIONS, remodels, extra outlets, switches, light fixtures, ceiling fans, trouble shooting and power panel upgrades, etc., 18 years experience, Free Estimates, Senior Discount, Degenspark Electric NV#52647 (775)267-4229 CUSTOM MASONRY, ONE BRICK AT A TIME, Commercial/Residential, 3+ Better Business Bureau rating, serving Carson Valley 12+ years, Free Estimates, M Sqrd Masonry, NV#200616647 and CA#924187, Marc Duryee (775)450-6219 or (775)7834753 PAINTER, SEMI-RETIRED WITH 40 YEARS experience in Nevada, Save Money, Get Seasonal Discount Now, inside or out, Fences (775)901-1912
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Genoa, Nevada has weathered its share of disasters: earthquakes, high winds, and of course the Great Fire that nearly wiped out the town in 1910. But did you know Genoa once was struck by an avalanche? The time was 5:30 a.m. on March 16, 1882. Residents who happened to be awake at that early hour heard a terrible warning rumble, akin to an oncoming freight train. It was indeed a train of sorts; an avalanche of terrifying proportions came cascading down Genoa Canyon, sweeping along everything it encountered. Directly in its path was the home of Nimrod Bowers. When the snowslide finally stopped, the bodies of Bowers and his wife were found lifeless amid the snow and debris. With epic bad timing, two relatives from Germany had just arrived to visit them the previous evening. Both relatives luckily managed to escape alive, although one suffered a broken shoulder. The crushed remains of Bowers’ barn and house “heaped in a confusing mass” came to rest in William Daniel Gray’s kitchen just below, ixed liberally with hay from Gray’s own mangled barn. A native of Ohio, William Gray was one of the earliest citizens of Genoa, arriving in 1862, finding work initially as a blacksmith for Henry Van Sickle. Before long, Gray had his own blacksmith shop and was building buggies, spring wagons and heavy wagons across the street from the Genoa courthouse. Gray and his wife, an Irish lass named Anna, had a house on Main Street, right next door to the lovely brick home once owned by Lucky Bill Thorington. Gray was an early riser, and on that fateful March morning in 1882 he was already up and shoveling snow away from his back door when he heard the approaching torrent. He yelled to his wife, and they both managed to run toward the front of the house before the mass of snow struck, crushing the kitchen into (as the Genoa Courier put it) “a shapeless mass.” Miracle of miracles, not only did the Grays survive but their children also were spared. The kids’ bedroom off the kitchen was seriously damaged, with snow coming “within a foot or two of their bed.” As old-timers today tell the tale, the children had gotten cold during the night and moved into the main portion of the house to sleep by a woodstove. Talk about lucky! Old-timers also claim at least one farm animal miraculously survived the onslaught: when the gigantic pile of snow finally ceased moving, one lucky horse was discovered standing right on top of the heaped-up snow mound! Next door to the Grays, Judge Virgin’s sturdy brick home survived the devastation largely intact, although his orchard, barn and outbuildings were flattened. But the Boerlin home on the other side of the Grays was com-
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pletely demolished. Mr. Boerlin, one son, and two other occupants came through unscathed. Mrs. Boerlin was also discovered alive, still in bed, some distance away from where her house once stood, although she’d been “nearly suffocated” under broken timbers and debris. Sadly, she was clutching the lifeless body of her little daughter, Paulina, in her arms. Hardest hit of all was a structure farther south, occupied by several Washoe Indian families. This “Long house” (as the Courier described it) was completely destroyed by the snow slide. At least seven Native Americans tragically lost their lives in the disaster. Surprisingly, as workers were clearing away debris from the homes two weeks later, they discovered a dog beneath the broken timbers and snow. “Although it had lain cramped up for 14 days,” the newspaper happily reported, “the little animal was still alive and is likely to entirely recover.” Karen Dustman is a history author and memoir coach in Woodfords, CA. Contact Karen and check out her books at www.Clairitage.com.
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Parent-Teacher Conference
When I arrived for my daughter’s parent-teacher conference, the teacher seemed a bit flustered, especially when she started telling me that my little girl didn’t always pay attention in class and was sometimes a little flighty. “For example, she’ll do the wrong page in the workbook,” the teacher explained, “and I’ve even found her sitting at the wrong desk.” “I don’t understand,” I replied defensively. “Where could she have gotten that?” The teacher went on to reassure me that my daughter was still doing fine in school and was sweet and likable. Finally, after a pause, she added, “By the way, Mrs. Hallinan, our appointment is tomorrow.” MASTER HOROLOGIST, CLOCK REPAIR, MUSEUM Quality Furniture, Chair Caning and Antique Everything Restoration, Grandfather Clock House Calls! A-1 Restorations since 1967, Larry (775)7811616 MINOR TO MAJOR AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS, Tires and More! ASE Certified Master Mechanic, 35 years same location! Senior Discounts, Bobs Shell Service, Carson City (775)883-7919
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Knock at the Door
There was this guy watching T.V., and he heard a knock at the door, so he got up to get it, and when he opened the door, all he saw was a snail, so he picked it up and threw it as far as he could. Three years later he was watching T.V., and someone knocked at the door, so he got up to get it, and there the snail was, and the snail looked up at the guy and said, “What in the heck was that for?” JR POWER SPORTS! WE SERVICE AND REPAIR, ALL makes, models and years; Quads, OHV, Dirt and Street Bikes; from tune up to full rebuild. 35 years experience! Dayton, jrpowersports.com or (775)2412530 WANTED: LICENSE PLATES AND FRAMES, WANTED: Musical instruments, Wanted: Motorcycle helmets 1940-1980, John (775)315-4930 ACME BOAT & RV STORAGE – RESIDENT MANAGER, fenced, lighted, lowest rates around, Gardnerville (775)265-4766 SMALL PAINT JOBS WANTED, EXPERIENCED painter, reasonable rates, call Tom (713)344-3726
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Where Did the U.S. Go Wrong?
The old Sioux chief sat in his reservation hut, smoking the ceremonial pipe, eyeing the two US government officials sent to interview him. “Chief Two Eagles,” one official began, “you have observed the white man for many generations, you have seen his wars and his products, you have seen all his progress, and all his problems.” The chief nodded. The official continued, “Considering recent events in our country, in your opinion, where has the white man gone wrong?” The chief stared at the government officials and continued smoking his pipe for over a minute, and then calmly replied: “When white man found this land, Indians were running it. No taxes. No debt. No house payments. No Daycare. Plenty buffalo. Women did all the cooking. Medicine man free. Indian men hunted and fished all the time.” The chief smiled, and added quietly, “White man dumb enough to think he could improve a system like that.” GENEALOGY - THOROUGH RESEARCH OF FAMILY histories. A unique gift for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, holidays or yourself! www.PersonalPedigree.com or Lisa (775)450-3175
TUTORING FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-10 IN READING, writing and spelling, retired teacher, call Elizabeth, serving Minden/Gardnerville (775)815-5431 RENNER’S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE - FOR ALL YOUR hardware, household, automotive and gardening needs and much more now available online at truevalue.com, ship orders to store for free, call Robert or Megan for details (775)465-2217, press 1 for parts, 2289 Hwy. 208, Smith, NV
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Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping Workshop
Is beekeeping on your bucket list? Need help getting started. A one-day workshop for beginning beekeeping will be held Saturday January 26, 2019 at the Lyon County Library-Central branch, 20 Nevin Way, Yerington Nevada. The workshop is focused and designed for the individual with little or no beekeeping experience. Topics will include honey bee biology, hive equipment and supplies, getting bees, first year hive management, as well as an overview of a beekeeper’s year. The cost for the workshop is $50.00 (prior to January 15) per adult and the student rate is $35.00.Lunch, snacks and book will be provided. Please visit masonvalleybeekeepers.org to register for the workshop. Like Mason Valley Beekeepers on Facebook to keep up-to-date on the latest information. You may also call (775) 691-3808 or email marianne@masonvalleybeekeepers.org for additional information. HIGH ROLLERS PAINTING FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING needs! Competitive rates and quality workmanship, bonded and insured, NV#44048, highrollerspainting.net or (775)267-2534
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By a two-step process of invention, Earl S. Tupper created one of the most practical items of Americana to date: the airtight plastic food container that still bears his name. Earl Silas Tupper was born on a farm in New Hampshire in 1907. As a boy, he applied his native creativity to building devices that made work around the family’s farm and greenhouses easier. In fact, he earned a patent for a frame used to dress chickens for sale. The young Tupper also showed a talent for salesmanship: he increased his family’s income by selling poultry and produce door to door rather than from a stand or at the market. A couple years after graduating from high school in 1925, Tupper set out to earn his fortune. After working for various Massachusetts operations, he decided that he could best use his agricultural experience by branching out into tree surgery and landscaping. From 1928 through the early 1930s, Tupper Tree Doctors ran a fairly successful landscaping and nursery business, until the Great Depression took its toll, forcing the company into bankruptcy in 1936. However, in his free time Tupper had been filling notebooks with scientific inquiries, experiments and inventions. Tupper found a job at Viscoloid, DuPont’s plastics division in Leominster, Massachusetts. Although he worked there for only one year, Tupper always considered his formal training in design, research, development and manufacturing the true beginning of his education. Tupper took this experience and founded a plastics company of his own (1938). The Earl S. Tupper Company soon changed the bulk of its business from subcontracting for DuPont to equipping American troops with gas masks and other items for World War II. It was only after the War that Tupper decided to focus on producing plastic consumer goods. This was a challenge, because plastics were still primitive, being generally brittle, slimy and smelly --- and consumers could certainly afford to be more finicky than soldiers. Tupper rose to the occasion first by inventing a method to transform polyethylene slag, a black, malodorous byproduct of the crude oil refinement process, into a plastic that was resilient, solid, and grease-free, but also clean, clear and translucent. This was a significant step forward in itself, allowing products that would not offend a homemaker’s senses or sensibilities. But Tupper also developed an air- and watertight seal, modeled on those of paint cans, for containers made of his improved plastic. This created an entirely new alternative to tin foil for the short- or long-term storage of food. By 1946, Tupper was marketing his home products, which now came in a range of bright colors: cases for cigarettes, tumblers for the bathroom, and containers for leftovers. But despite a glowing feature in Home Beautiful magazine the next year --- “Fine Art for 39¢!” --- the
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public remained unconvinced. Then, in 1948, Tupper discovered that two Stanley Home Products sales representatives were selling a great deal of his products. Stanley salespersons introduced their products to homemakers assembled at a “party” a hostess’ home. Mindful of his own youthful door-to-door sales success, Tupper met with several Stanley distributors to combine forces. The result was Tupperware Home Parties, which is still the exclusive distributor of Tupperware®. By the end of the 1950s, Tupperware Parties were a national phenomenon. Even after other companies were able to imitate Tupper’s products, the “home party” sales technique guaranteed Tupperware® such a unique and preeminent status in the industry that its trademark has become practically an international generic term. When Earl Tupper sold his company for $16 million in 1958, his combined Yankee ingenuity and sales savvy had already won him a form of immortality. “FREE FIREWOOD” - LOAD UP FOR WINTER seasoned Cottonwood near Genoa Lane, many fallen trees with everything from trunks to limbs, you cut, load and haul, bring chainsaw and truck or trailer, Genoa (916)207-1266
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FIREWOOD, SEASONED, SPLIT, ALMOND ONLY $400 a cord, cut to size, under 16”, 16”-18”, 18”-22”, delivery available, Jon (775)246-7186
Sertoma’s Crab and Tri-Tip Dinner...
is February 16, 2019 at Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. The all-you-can-eat feast, sponsored by Carson Valley Sertoma in partnership with Douglas County Senior Center, will start at 4pm and is $45 per person. Beer and wine will be available. Profits from this event will support the Senior Center’s Soup Program in Gardnerville. Seating is limited and last year we sold out prior to the event. Get your tickets now. Tickets are now available online at https://sertoma.brownpapertickets.com or in person at the Douglas County Senior Center. FOR A NEW AND INNOVATIVE HAIR STYLE call Cathy Hallifax at Déjà vu Salon in Minden, mention this ad for $5 off any hair service (530)518-1166 or (775)782-8776 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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Freckles
An elderly woman and her little grandson, whose face was sprinkled with bright freckles, spent the day at the zoo. Lots of children were waiting in line to get their cheeks painted by a local artist who was decorating them with tiger paws. “You’ve got so many freckles, there’s no place to paint!” a girl in the line said to the little fellow. Embarrassed, the little boy dropped his head. His grandmother knelt down next to him. “I love your freckles. When I was a little girl, I always wanted freckles,” she said, while tracing her finger across the child’s cheek. “Freckles are beautiful.” The boy looked up, “Really?” “Of course,” said the grandmother. “Why just name me one thing that’s prettier than freckles.” The little boy thought for a moment, peered intensely into his grandma’s face, and softly whispered, “Wrinkles.” MONUMENTS UNLIMITED, HEADSTONES, curbing, granite and concrete, all colors available, quality work (775)720-1627 CUSTOM BUILT 6X10 UTILITY TRAILER WITH Tool box, great condition $700, Gardnerville, Rick (760)221-7152, Mary (818)400-1338
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You probably have never craved cauliflower, or eaten broccoli and found you couldn’t stop to satisfy your craving. Why is sugar different? Sugar stimulates the release of our ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitters called opioids and dopamine in our brain. Sugar is nothing more than a chemical that is statistically more addictive than cocaine. Unfortunately, the impacts of too much sugar consumption can lead to chronic diseases such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, and cancer. Here are ways to reduce your sugar cravings. Include protein with each meal since protein digests slowly and will help balance your blood sugar. Eat healthy fats i.e. avocado, nuts, seeds, coconut oil, olives, or butter since the lack of fat makes you crave sugar. Quality fats balance hormones and blood sugar. Eat whole fruit containing fiber, and combine with protein or fat which slows down the burning of sugar and gives you more energy. Unless you are fasting, don’t skip meals, especially breakfast, which will slow down your metabolism. Get a consensus from your family to create a ‘no-sugar’ zone, and either give it away or throw it away. Be prepared and carry healthy snacks in a small cooler or lunchbox so you won’t be at the mercy of temptation. Engage in regular exercise which will burn sugar, elevate our mood, increase your metabolism, and reduce your sugar cravings. Drink plenty of water and don’t mistake hunger with thirst. Read labels that contain hidden names for sugar, and eat real food instead of refined foods. If you ‘fall off the wagon’, don’t punish yourself. Acknowledge it but be compassionate with yourself and gently return to your healthy habits. Practice intentional purpose to make your sugar days be more moderate and of shorter duration. Also, try intermittent fasting after a sugar binge which will reset your previous days’ blood sugar levels. If you have to eat sugar . . . be a sugar snob! Get only the best; organic dark chocolate, raw cacao, whole foodbased and unrefined sugars such as raw honey, whole cane sugar, coconut palm sugar, maple syrup, or stevia. Miriam is a Certified Wellness Coach and Holistic Nutrition Consultant. www.positivelywhole.com. BUILT BY ROBERT; DESIGN AND REMODEL (interior and exterior) handyman, landscape design and installation, 30 years of experience, Highly competitive quotes, Senior discounts, Call Robert at (775)5088404 SMITH VALLEY IRRIGATION – SERVING NEVADA and Sierra Communities for 40 Years with Ag Irrigation Systems and Parts (775)465-2316
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” A Gift of Peace and Hope
23rd Annual Parade of Lights
December 1, 2018, 5pm-8pm, Carson Valley Lights up for the Holiday Season with the 23rd year of the Parade of Lights...Floats and participants will leave Heritage Park at 5pm, enter Highway 395 at Eddy Street and proceed down Main Street to Esmeralda and then to Minden Park. DAYTON JOB BOX MODEL #6A578, 59”Tx60”Wx33.5D, drop front, new $1,500, asking $650, Smith Valley (760)264-5197 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 RENT ME FOR WINTER CLEANING, PUT A rolloff dumpster at your home, you load, we remove (775)297-2320 ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT ESCAPE close to home? Eagle Lake, Lassen County Vacation Rentals, Trophy Trout, all water sports, furnished cabins from $60 per night or $360 per week, visit our website at eaglelakeheritage.com or (800)459-5179
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Tragedy struck the home of America’s most popular poet. On July 9, 1861, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s wife, Fanny, was near an open window sealing locks of her daughter’s hair in a packet, using hot sealing wax. It was never known whether a spark from a match or the sealing wax was the cause, but suddenly her dress caught fire and engulfed her with flames. Her husband, sleeping in the next room, was awakened by her screams. He desperately tried to put out the fire and save his wife. He was severely burned on his face and hands. She, tragically burned, slipped into a coma the next day and died. His grievous burns would not even allow him to attend her funeral. He seemed to lock the anguish within his soul. Because he continued to work at his craft, only his family knew of his personal suffering. They could see it in his eyes and observe his long periods of silence. His white beard, so identified with him, was one of the results of the tragedy - the burn scars on his face made shaving almost impossible. Although a legend in his own time, he still needed the peace that God gives to His children. On Christmas Day, three years following the horrible accident - at age 57 - he sat down to try to capture, if possible, the joys of the season. He began: “I heard the bells on Christmas day. Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men.” As he came to the third stanza he was stopped by the thought of the condition of his beloved country. The Civil War was in full swing. The Battle of Gettysburg was not long past. Days looked dark, and he probably asked himself the question, “How can I write about ‘peace on earth, good will to men’ in this war-torn country, where brother fights against brother and father against son?” But he kept writing - and what did he write? “And in despair I bowed my head: ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said, ‘For hate is strong, and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men!” It seems as if he could have been writing for our kind of a day. Then as all of us should do, he turned his thoughts to the One who solves all problems - the One who can give true and perfect peace, and continued writing: “Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.” And so we have the marvelous Christmas carol “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” A musician named John Baptiste Calkin wrote the musical setting that has helped make the carol a favorite. Just as that Christmas in 1864 was made better for Longfellow, may we experience a Christmas that will be the greatest ever. May we actually find the peace that Longfellow wrote about in the carol - true peace with God, for this is one of His greatest gifts to us.
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Long Marriages
Some people ask the secret of Anthony’s long marriage. They take time to go to a restaurant two times a week: a little candlelight dinner, soft music, and a slow walk home. The Mrs. goes Tuesdays; He goes Fridays. CUSTOM CANVAS WORK! REPAIR, RE-STITCH, Replace; Boat Covers, Cockpit and Bow Covers, Snaps, Grommets, Velcro, Zippers, Reinforcements, Jim/Minden (775)267-4434 or (775)230-8706 JOB HUNTING? CHANGING CAREERS? SEEKING a promotion? Re-entering the job market? Beat the competition with a professional resume created by The Resume Business (775)267-2711
Chores
Mother: “When I was your age, my mother used to hide money around the house for me that I would find only if I performed my chores particularly well. One time when I was cleaning out the cupboards for her, I found $20 under the old shelf paper.” Daughter: “Wow! What a cool idea! Why didn’t you ever do that with me?” Mother: “But my dear … I have been.” HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED TWICE A MONTH, Wellington area (530)370-6807 WILL TEAR DOWN AND BUY OLD WOODEN Barns and Barn Wood! Insured and bonded (775)7829192 HOME REPAIR PRO, MR. FIX IT, ANY OUTSIDE/ INSIDE repairs, big or small, flat rate $40 per hour (775)691-5119 HARRY’S HAULING; PIANOS, SPAS, SAFES OR anything else, serving the Carson Valley communities (775)291-6648
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” The Stranger
Kids & Horses.....
A therapeutic riding center has openings for new students and volunteers. Visit www.kidsandhorses.org or call (775)267-1775 GREATER HEALTH IS WITHIN YOUR REACH! Customized Wellness Coaching and Nutrition Consulting. Wellness Coaching, Whole Body Tune-up, Healthy Weight Management, Meal Planning, and more. Call now for complimentary consultation. www. positivelywhole.com (702)460-7205 HONDA EU3000 GENERATOR WITH ROLLING Cart, new in storage, super quiet, 20 hour run time, half price $1,300 (775)230-3770 GARDNERVILLE PIZZA HUT IS HIRING DRIVERS. Apply at Jobs.pizzahut.com or for more information call (775)782-8167 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
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A few months before I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the beginning, Dad was fascinated with this enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live with our family. The stranger was quickly accepted and was around to welcome me into the world a few months later. As I grew up, I never questioned his place in my family. In my young mind, he had a special niche. My parents were complementary instructors: Mom taught me the word of God, and Dad taught me to obey it. But the stranger… He was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and comedies. If I wanted to know anything about politics, history or science, he always knew the answers about the past, understood the present and even seemed able to predict the future! He took my family to the first major league ball game. He made me laugh, and he made me cry. The stranger never stopped talking, but Dad didn’t seem to mind. Sometimes, Mom would get up quietly while the rest of us were shushing each other to listen to what he had to say, and she would go to her room and read her books (I wonder now if she ever prayed for the stranger to leave.) Dad ruled our household with certain moral convictions, but the stranger never felt obligated to honor them. Profanity, for example, was not allowed in our home... not from us, our friends or any visitors. Our longtime visitor, however, got away with four-letter words that burned my ears and made my dad squirm and my mother blush. My Dad was a teetotaler who didn’t permit alcohol in the home, not even for cooking. But the stranger encouraged us to try it on a regular basis. He made cigarettes look cool, cigars manly and pipes distinguished. He talked freely (much too freely!) about romance. His comments were sometimes blatant, sometimes suggestive, and generally embarrassing. I now know that my early concepts about relationships were influenced strongly by the stranger. Time after time, he opposed the values of my parents, yet he was seldom rebuked... and NEVER asked to leave. More than sixty years have passed since the stranger moved in with our family. He has blended right in and is not nearly as fascinating as he was at first. Still, if you were to walk into my parent’s den today, you would still find him sitting over in his corner, waiting for someone to listen to him talk and watch him draw his pictures. His name?....We just call him... “TV.” GWA DRAFTING RESIDENTIAL DRAFTING Services, New Construction, Remodels and Additions. AutoCAD Drafting, Call for pricing, Contact Gary (559)967-5614
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COMPANION 5TH WHEEL HITCH, USED ONE time $600, Smith Valley (760)264-5197 PIANO AND ORGAN PRIVATE INSTRUCTIONS, Member of Sierra Organ Club, Call Joanne Booth in Sunridge, Carson City (775)267-2429 PIONEER GLASS PLUS, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, emergency services, fair prices, dependable quick service, quality work, 45 years experience, Frank Boudreau, owner NV#7876 (775)720-2373
Take Off Pounds Sensibly!
TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program. Meets Thursdays 9am to 10am at Douglas County Community Center; Drop-in or for more information call Juanita (775)267-9471 or Marcia (775)783-7620 UPDATED SINGLE STORY RANCH HOME ON 1 acre, Horse property. Prime location in a quiet culde-sac, 4 Raglan Circle, Carson City $549,000, Call Sonny with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services for more information (702)682-1338
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” I Want to Appeal A Case
Lawyer: “Judge, I wish to appeal my clients case on the basis of newly discovered evidence.” Judge: “And what is the nature of the new evidence?” Lawyer: “Judge, I discovered that my client still has $500 left.” TREAD CLIMBER TC3000 VERY GOOD SHAPE $300 OBO; text or call Don/Yerington (775)224-3247 USA DRYWALL, REMODELS AND REPAIRS, Hanging, Taping, any texture, Additions, No Job too small, Insured and Bonded, NV#59981 (775)247-2539 MIKES HORSESHOEING SERVICE, 34 YEARS experience! Serving Carson Valley and surrounding areas! Mike Romine (775)350-0351 TIN LIZZIE 18” LONG ARM QUILTING MACHINE, 10’ aluminum Pinnacle table, adjusts to 5’, accessories included, laser, extra handles and more extras $3,500 firm (775)265-3232 ASPEN ROOFING INC. FREE ESTIMATES, ALL types, Re-roofs, New and Repairs, NV#0069418, Insured and Bonded, Chris (775)230-8174
The Sermon
They say that a preacher’s wife is always his number one assistant. An example of this comes one Sunday morning after the preacher had just finished his sermon. He went and sat down with his wife and she asked him how he thought the church service went. The Preacher shrugged and said, “The worship was excellent, and I think the prayer and communion times went quite well, but,” he continued, “I just don’t think the sermon ever got off the ground.” The wife looked over at him, and before she could stop herself, she said, “Well, it sure did taxi long enough!” “A MOVING EXPERIENCE” - MOVE ASSISTANCE, 25 years experience, Senior Discounts! Ken Jeter, kenjeter65@gmail.com or (775)530-8932 GOT WOOD? SAMMY’S FIREWOOD, HONEST Quality Service, soft and hard wood, delivery available, located in Carson City (775)315-0834 ALPINE TREE SERVICE - TRIMMING, REMOVAL, grinding and lot clearing, no job too small, Licensed, Insured and over 35 years experience (775)7212880
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Christmas Craft for Kids: Swirly Christmas Ornaments
This holiday craft is perfect for kids and for gifting! Each swirly ornament makes itself as unique and beautiful as the tree it’s on and the family it belongs to. Materials: 3 clear ornaments - 3 corks - 3 colors tempera paint (red, yellow, blue) - 3 plastic cups - 3 tinsel pipe cleaners - 1 foot of ribbon. Step 1: Gather all of your materials. Step 2: Squeeze different colors of paint into each ornament. We used a plastic circular jar, but any clear ornament will do. Step 3: Slowly tip the ornament back and forth to mix the colors together. Do this until the entire inner surface of the ornament is covered with paint. Add more paint if needed. Step 4: Set the ornament upside down into a plastic cup to allow the excess paint to drip out. Leave for about 15 minutes. Then remove the ornament from the cup and place it right side up. Leave overnight to dry. Step 5: Place a cork into the top of the ornament or use the original topper fixture that comes with your ornament. Feel free to use embellishments to add some finishing touches. You can wrap a tinsel pipe cleaner around the neck of the ornament to create a hook, then tie a knot with the ribbon. Your DIY swirly ornaments are complete!
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Berean Bible Church Christ Alone!
Sunday Worship Service 9:30am; Children’s Sunday School provided. Women’s Bible Study – 2nd and 4th Friday 8am; Men Bible Study – Fridays 8am; CoEd Bible Study – Tuesdays 5pm. 1516 Hwy. 395, Gardnerville (in the HAAS Center) bereanbible.church or call (775)7823931 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)2655541 or (775)901-1848 HUGE SELECTION OF MUSIC BOOKS, Must see, best offer (775)782-3658
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Socrates Triple Filter Test
In ancient Greece, (469 - 399 BC), Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher and said, “Do you know what I just heard about your friend?” “Hold on a minute,” Socrates replied. “Before telling me anything, I’d like you to pass a little test. It’s called the Triple Filter Test.” “Triple filter?” “That’s right,” Socrates continued. “Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter what you’re going to say. That’s why I call it the triple filter test.” “The first filter is TRUTH. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?” “No,” the man said, “actually I just heard about it and...” “All right,” said Socrates. “So you don’t really know if it’s true or not. Now let’s try the second filter, the filter of GOODNESS. Is what you are about to tell me about my friend something good?” “No, on the contrary...” “So,” Socrates continued, “you want to tell me something bad about him, but you’re not certain it’s true. You may still pass the test though, because there’s one filter left: the filter of USEFULNESS. Is what you want to tell me about my friend going to be useful to me?” “No, not really.” “Well,” concluded Socrates, “if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?” This is why Socrates was a great philosopher & held in such high esteem. We should all use this triple filter each time we hear loose talk about any of our friends, family and other associates. PERFECTO GARDENING SERVICES, SERVING Carson Valley over 20 Years! Tree and Bush trimming, lawn care, competitive rates and all work guaranteed (775)265-7081 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. Joanne, please leave clear message (775)465-9422
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PET CARE SERVICE! JODY WADDING, OWNER since 1991, references available, boarding offered or visit your home; horses, dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, fish… JWPetCare@aol.com (775)782-1212 or (775)781-1065
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Seen this?
I had trouble with the idea of turning 50 and was oversensitive to any signs of advancing age. When I found a prominent gray hair in my bangs, I pointed to my forehead and asked my husband, “Oh no, have you seen this?” “What?” he asked. “The wrinkles?” GET FAST INTERNET! UP TO 40 MBPS, WIRELESS! (not satellite, not DSL). Great in rural areas, www.rural-internet.us or call Patrick (775)297-4777 D R LANDSCAPING, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, TREE work and yard cleanups, sprinkler repairs and weed abatement, house and garage clean ups, Dave (775)671-0808 VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS, BEGINNER to Advanced students, experienced teacher, performer, music degree. Call The Songlady! Carolyn Lancaster (775)720-1918 or (775)267-2582 ANDERSON “NO-SWAY” WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION hitch, new, never used, 14,000 GTWR, 1,400 tongue weight $350, Jim (775)315-5199
December 25th- Merry Christmas to All! A Gentleman is Like a Motor Car
As it gets older, the differential starts slipping, and the U-joints get worn, causing the drive shaft to go bad. The transmission won’t go into high gear and sometimes has difficulty getting out of low. The cylinders get worn and lose compression, making it hard to climb the slightest incline. When it is climbing, the tappets clatter and ping to the point where one wonders if the old bus will make it to the top. The carburetor gets fouled with pollutants and other matter, making it hard to get started in the morning. It is hard to keep the radiator filled because of the leaky hose. The thermostat goes out, making it difficult to reach operating temperature. The headlights grow dim, and the battery need constant recharging. But if the body looks good, we can keep it washed and polished, giving the impression it can compete with newer models and make one more trip down the primrose lane before the head gasket blows. Gentlemen, start your engines! LAWN MAINTENANCE SERVICE, YARD CLEANING, mowing, sprinkler repairs, thatching, tree trimming, pruning, low prices with high quality, Martin M. Maintenance Services (530)721-5350
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Advice on How to Look After Your Husband
This advice was allegedly in a Home Economics textbook many years ago. Have his dinner ready. Plan the night before to have a delicious meal ready for him on time. This will let him know that you’ve been thinking of him and concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home, and the thought of a good meal is part of the warm welcome he needs. Make yourself look nice. Take a 15 minutes rest so that you will be refreshed when he arrives home. Touch up your make-up and put a pink ribbon in your hair. Don’t forget he has just been with a lot of work-weary people, so he will need you to look fresh. Be happy and interesting, as his boring day will need a lift. Clear away the clutter around the house. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives home and gather up school books, toys, paper, etc. Run a duster over the tables. Then, when he arrives home, your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order. It will give you a lift too. Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to wash their hands and faces, comb their hair and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to
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see them playing the part. Minimize all noise. As soon as he arrives home, turn off the washer, dryer, dishwasher and vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and look glad to see him. Don’t greet him with problems and don’t complain if he is late for dinner. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day. So make him comfortable. Have him lean back in his armchair or suggest that he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft, soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax and unwind. Listen to him. You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first. Make the evening his. Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or other pleasant entertainment. Instead try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to unwind and relax. Your goal is to try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can relax in body and spirit. FEYRER RIS, TAURUS 480 SALTWAER FLY FISHING reel with box and original guarantee certificate, great Christmas gift $1,200 (775)315-5191
Annual Physical
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Recently I went to the doctor for my annual physical. The nurse asked me how much I weighed. I told her 135 pounds. Then she weighed me and the scale said 160. She asked me how tall I was. I said, “5 feet, 5 inches.” She measured me and I was only 5 feet, 3 inches. So she took my blood pressure and told me it was high. “Of course it’s high,” I said. “When I came in here I was tall and slender. Now I’m short and fat!” SEW-WHAT UPHOLSTERY, CUSTOM work, leather and antiques, 40+ years experience, Carson Valley, Leslie (775)901-2035 The publisher does not assume any responsibility for the contents of any advertising herein, and all representation or warranties made in such advertising are those of the advertisers and not the publishers. HANDYMAN FOR ALL YOUR OUTSIDE NEEDS, yard cleanup, power wash, fence repair, minor jobs, free estimates, NV#11376PC (775)220-3363 G & J LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, TRIM, prune, fertilize, aerate, sprinklers, General clean-up, Free Estimates, Victor (775)291-1672
Historic Ship Nautilus SSN571
First nuclear-powered submarine, first to transit North Pole west to east. We are looking for lost crew. If you were, or know of a crew member living or deceased, please contact us at our website ussnautilus.us. If possible, name-rank/rateaddress. You are under no obligation, reunite with old shipmates. Nautilus was and will always be the first and the finest. Your old buddies are waiting to hear from you.
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Babouscka A Russian Christmas Story
It was the night the dear Christ Child came to Bethlehem. In a country far away from Him, an old, old woman named Babouscka sat in her snug little house by her warm fire. The wind was drifting the snow outside and howling down the chimney, but it only made Babouscka’s fire burn more brightly. “How glad I am that I may stay indoors!” said Babouscka, holding her hands out to the bright blaze. But suddenly she heard a loud rap at her door. She opened it and her candle shone on three old men standing outside in the snow. Their beards were as white as the snow, and so long that they reached the ground. Their eyes shone kindly in the light of Babouscka’s candle, and their arms were full of precious things—boxes of jewels, and sweetsmelling oils, and ointments. “We have traveled far, Babouscka,” said they, “and we stop to tell you of the Baby Prince born this night in Bethlehem. He comes to rule the world and teach all men to be loving and true. We carry Him gifts. Come with us, Babouscka!” But Babouscka looked at the driving snow, and then inside at her cozy room and the crackling fire. “It is too late for me to go with you, good sirs,” she said, “the weather
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is too cold.” She went inside again and shut the door, and the old men journeyed on to Bethlehem without her. But as Babouscka sat by her fire, rocking, she began to think about the little Christ Child, for she loved all babies. “Tomorrow I will go to find Him,” she said; “tomorrow, when it is light, and I will carry Him some toys.” So when it was morning Babouscka put on her long cloak, and took her staff, and filled a basket with the pretty things a baby would like—gold balls, and wooden toys, and strings of silver cobwebs—and she set out to find the Christ Child. But, oh! Babouscka had forgotten to ask the three old men the road to Bethlehem, and they had traveled so far through the night that she could not overtake them. Up and down the roads she hurried, through woods and fields and towns, saying to whomsoever she met: “I go to find the Christ Child. Where does he lie? I bring some pretty toys for His sake.” But no one could tell her the way to go, and they all said: “Farther on, Babouscka, farther on.” So she traveled on, and on, and on for years and years—but she never found the little Christ Child. They say that old Babouscka is traveling still, looking for Him. When it comes Christmas eve, and the children are lying fast asleep, Babouscka comes softly through the snowy fields and towns, wrapped in her long cloak and
Visit us at www.SierraScoop.com carrying her basket on her arm. With her staff she raps gently at the doors and goes inside and holds her candle close to the little children’s faces. “Is He here?” she asks. “Is the little Christ Child here?” And then she turns sorrowfully away again, crying: “Farther on, farther on.” But before she leaves she takes a toy from her basket and lays it beside the pillow for a Christmas gift. “For His sake,” she says softly and then hurries on through the years and forever in search of the little Christ Child. JAMES A. FARNHAM, EA, TAX PREPARATION, Federal and State, prior years and other representation, 20 years experience, reasonable rates (775)3920321 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOUSE ON 1 ACRE with huge shop on the Walker River for sale in Walker CA., Reduced to $230,000, seller will carry, contact Ruth Benvenuto with Intero, CA. DRE #01921842 (530)2586097 LAWN CARE SERVICE! AERATING, THATCHING, Mowing, Trimming, Pruning, Sprinklers/Repair, General Yard Clean Up, Free Estimates, 10+ Years Experience, Ruben (775)430-3585
Air Force Recruits
A number of new Air-Force recruits were being taken on their first training flight. The plane had just leveled out after taking off when one of the engines seized up, and another began smoking badly. Adjusting his parachute, the instructor strove for nonchalance as he made his way to the hatch door. “Now I want you men to keep perfectly calm,” he said, “while I go for help.”
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” The New Bride
Sarah new young bride calls her mother in tears. She sobs, ‘Richard doesn’t appreciate what I do for him.’ ‘Now, now,’ her mother comforted, ‘I am sure it was all just a misunderstanding.’ ‘No, mother, you don’t understand. I bought a frozen turkey and he yelled and screamed at me about the price.’ ‘Well, the nerve of that lousy cheapskate,’ says her mom. ‘Those turkeys are usually under 20 dollars.’ ‘No, mother it wasn’t the price of the turkey. It was the airplane ticket.’ “Airplane ticket....” What did you need an airplane ticket for?’ ‘Well mother, when I went to fix it, I looked at the directions on the package and it said: “Prepare from a frozen state,” so I flew to Alaska.’ A BAD TILE JOB CAN BE LIKE A BAD HAIRCUT, but it doesn’t grow back, so don’t get hacked! Done right the first time, Sundance Tile and Marble, NV#58795 (775)691-9954 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
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Come Join us at Johnson Lane Baptist Church
Bible Believing, Gospel Preaching, Christ Loving Church, Sunday, 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Sunday Service, 5pm Evening Service, 1581 Johnson Lane, Minden (775)267-9590 FACTORY AMMUNITION - .357 MAG .38 SPECIAL, 9MM, .45, John (775)267-1239 GRACO MAGNUM XR5 AIRLESS PAINTER, used once, includes gun and sprayer $300 775-901-1912 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! (775)885-8398
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Up with English Humor
This two-letter word in English has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and that word is ‘UP’. It is listed in the dictionary as an [adv], [prep], [adj], [n] or [v]. It’s easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, why do we wake UP? At a meeting, why does a topic come UP? Why do we speak UP, and why are the Political officers UP for election and why is it UP to the Secretary to write UP a report? We call UP our friends, brighten UP a room, polish UP the silver, warm UP the leftovers and clean UP the kitchen. We lock UP the house and fix UP the old car. At other times, this little word has real special meaning. People stir UP trouble, line UP for tickets, work UP an appetite, and think UP excuses. To be dressed is one thing but to be dressed UP is special. And this UP is confusing: A drain must be opened UP because it is stopped UP. We open UP a store in the morning, but we close it UP at night. We seem to be pretty mixed UP about UP! To be knowledgeable about the proper uses of UP, look UP the word UP in the dictionary. In a desk-sized dictionary, it takes UP almost 1/4 of the page and can add UP to
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about thirty definitions. If you are UP to it, you might try building UP a list of the many ways UP is used. It will take UP a lot of your time, but if you don’t give UP, you may wind UP with a hundred or more. When it threatens to rain, we say it is clouding UP. When the sun comes out, we say it is clearing UP. When it rains, it soaks UP the earth. When it does not rain for awhile, things dry UP. One could go on and on, but I’ll wrap it UP, for now . . . my time is UP! Oh . . . one more thing: What is the first thing you do in the morning and the last thing you do at night? U P! Did that one crack you UP? $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 YARD ENHANCEMENT SERVICES, handyman, fence repair/rebuild, tree and brush trim/removal, defensible space improvement, hauling, dump runs, Carson Valley area, Kelly (209)352-0084
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Myra was going to the Christmas office party but needed a new party dress. In the clothing store she asked, ‘May I try on that dress in the window, please?’ ‘Certainly not, madam,’ responded the salesgirl, ‘You’ll have to use the fitting room like everyone else.’ WANTED: KNIVES – FOLDING, HUNTING; MILITARY, New or used, any quantity. Wanted: Tobacco Pipes – Used or new, any quantity, Jeff (775)720-2577 HANDYMAN SERVICES, WOOD DECK RESURFACING and repair, interior doors, windows and interior/exterior trim, Honey-Do’s, etc. Serving Carson Valley (775)315-2235 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING, LICENSED, BONDED and insured with references, Free estimates, great cleaning, fair prices, Samantha (775)220-4252
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High blood pressure? High cholesterol? Low Energy? Diabetic? Explore the possibility of better health so you can be the best you can be. Thousands have gotten healthier in dramatic ways using this program. Call You Can Be Healthy at (775)382-2555 and speak to an Independent Certified Health Coach or email DonandSandy@YouCanBeHealthy.org. There is no obligation and no pressure, just an opportunity to be healthier. HELP! I AM IN SEARCH OF SPECIALS FROM 1950-60’s American and/or European powered cars. Maybe steel, aluminum, fiberglass or combination. Cars created by enthusiast for pleasure or racing, contact (775)291-6827 WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR PETS IN YOUR home, all sizes, we can spoil them as you do, call for meet and greet, 10 years experience, Serving Dayton, Carson City, Douglas County, Johnnell and Al (209)986-6381
Happy December Birthdays!
We hope you have a wonderful day and that the year ahead is filled with much love, many wonderful surprises and lasting memories that you will cherish in all the days ahead. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! The Scoop MOBILE NOTARY PUBLIC, AVAILABLE TO NOTARIZE documents, 15 years experience, call Kathy for an appointment (775)770-8174
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Days Before Christmas
‘Twas the days before Christmas, And all through the school, the teachers were trying to keep their cool. The hallways were hung with Christmas art (Some made in November to get a head start!) The children were bouncing off ceilings and walls, And seemed to forget how to walk in the halls. With ‘holiday shirts’ And ‘jingle bell jewels’, the teachers looked festive enforcing the rules. When out of the teacher’s lounge there came such a chatter, the principal went in to see what was the matter. The teachers were hiding and trying to refuel, on coffee and cookies and treats from the Yule. When what to their wondering ears do they hear, but the ringing of school bells - It’s the children they fear! More rapid than reindeer the little ones came, and the teachers all shouted and called them by name; Walk, Vincent! Walk, Tanner! Walk, Tyler and Sammy! Sit, Jamie! Sit, Laura! Sit, Tara and Tammy! To your desks in the room! To your spots in the line! Now walk to them! Walk to them! No running this time! So straight to their places the children all went. With fear of detention where they could be sent. With manuals of lessons cradled in arms, the teachers began to use all their charms. But the lessons presented all fell on deaf ears. The
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children were thinking of Santa’s reindeer! With a toss of their hands they put manuals aside, went straight to the cupboards where videos hide. And laying their finger on the TV remote they sat back to write their last Christmas note. But you could hear them exclaim at the end of the day - Have a wonderful, happy and LO-O-O-O-O-NG HOLIDAY!! 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 clear message on this home phone. I return all calls. Call Joanne at (775)465-9422 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. (775)782-4520
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Merry Christmas to All!
At the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. It is in this spirit that we say… Thank you!!! May the holiday spirit be with you and your family today and throughout the New Year. Again, thank you for your goodwill and loyalty! Merry Christmas, Sierra Scoop PLUMBING, LEAKY PIPES, SERVICE AND REPAIR, remodels, new construction, residential and commercial, since 1997, bonded and insured, guaranteed, NV#47214, CA#513872, Call Robert (775)6901441 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.” This magazine will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is a violation of the law; our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this publication are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free. PAINTING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, STAINING, faux and fine finishes, free estimates, Powers Painting, NV#68615, powerspainting.org or (775)7815531 or (775)315-5179
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