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Welcome to the #1 Shoppers Guide in the Sierra, better known as "The Paper with a Hometown Flavor", located in Douglas County, Nevada. "The Scoop" our household name - is a family publication dedicated to preserving family values and the communities in which we live and serve. Since 1999 our friends, neighbors and business people from dozens of communities throughout our zoned distribution of over 45,000 have been receiving our magazine in their mailbox on or before the first of every month absolutely free of charge, delivered by the United States Postal Service. We reach people where they live! We offer Private party ads - where you can find a treasure chest of bargains! Our friends and neighbors provide heartwarming stories, humorous jokes, and community events to share with our readers! For retail businesses we offer commercial ads designed to inform and guide our friends and neighbors to their neighborhood shopping areas. And last but not least, we pride ourselves on our loyal readership, our retail businesses and our dedication to the communities we serve. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy the wonderful flavor of Sierra Scoop, either in your mailbox or just a click away. We hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by.
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COMPUTER REPAIR, CURBSIDE PICK-UP AND Delivery Available, Remote Support Available! Dependable, affordable! Over 17+ Years Experience. Proudly serving Carson Valley and Surrounding Communities. Call Nick at Technologic Computer Repair (775)450-7570 PART TIME EMPLOYMENT, NON-PROFIT AGENCY; flexible hours working with seniors. Positions available in Topaz, Coleville, Walker and Bridgeport, California. Call for more information (530)495-2700 POWER TRIM EDGER MODEL 200, 4.75HP WITH manual $250, Stan (775)265-5333 ESTATE SALE! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE 26th27th, 8am-2pm; Furniture, Antiques, tools and so much more! 1607 Heron Cove Ct., Gardnerville (Off Buckeye and Lombardi on reservoir) SILVA AND SONS MOBILE EQUIPMENT Repair! Autos and small to heavy equipment, 25+ years experience, jeremysilva1975@gmail.com or (707)761-0928 2000 NATIONAL RV 36.5’ W/SLIDE, CAT 300HP Diesel, 43,500 miles, Very clean w/nice features, Pulls trailer, excellent turning radius $25,000 or best acceptable offer (775)552-5973
PAINTER, SEMI-RETIRED WITH 40 YEARS experience in Nevada, Save Money, Get Seasonal Discount Now, inside or out, Fences (775)901-1912 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 FOR SALE: 2 ACRES+ CORNER LOT/LAND, POWER IN, Highland Dr. on Bolton Loop, Douglas County NV., 1 mile from Topaz Lake, Call for details (775)530-9317 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)2916827 RESIDENTIAL CLEANING, LICENSED, BONDED and insured with references, Free estimates, great cleaning, fair prices, Samantha (775)220-4252 USED LINCOLN 225 WELDER - 220V $225 OBO, Bruce (775)309-7580 “Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.” Eleanor Roosevelt
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” The things that matter
Perfect Tee Shot
A guy stands over his tee shot for what seems an eternity: looking up, looking down, measuring the distance, figuring the wind direction and speed. Finally his exasperated partner says, What’s taking so long? Hit the damn ball! The guy answers, My wife is up there watching me from the clubhouse. I want to make this a perfect shot. Forget it, man, says his partner. You’ll never hit her from here. 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 TEN SPEED BIKE $80; PAINT SPRAYER $45, 16’ extension ladder $50; 4 point roll cage $45 (775)883-0721
WORDS
A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day... 30,000 to a man’s 15,000. The wife replied, “The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men... The husband then turned to his wife and asked, “What?” $69 SERVICE CALL, ACADEMY APPLIANCE Service; washers, dryers, refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, compactors, some areas extra charge, Serving Carson Valley (775)781-4725
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I was eleven years old standing outside in just my underwear while I watched the house that I grew up in rapidly burn to the ground. A few minutes earlier I had been sound asleep in my nice, warm bed when a scream woke me up. My Nana’s bedroom was just next to mine and my brother’s. A fire had broken out there and awakened her. Hearing her my older brother had sprung into action. While I stumbled around in the smoke and darkness he ran from room to room quickly waking everyone in the house. The house, however, was over 50 years old and made of wood. Before we could do anything the fire consumed it. We all barely made it outside before the flames engulfed every room. I stood there shivering while the fire destroyed my books, clothes, and toys. I watched helplessly while my Mom cried and my Dad swore. I wandered what was going to happen to us now that we had lost all of our things. As I looked around, though, I realized something for the first time: The things that matter, aren’t things. I saw my older brother running across the swinging bridge by our house to get help. I saw my oldest brother who was on crutches from an earlier accident standing unsteadily on one leg. I saw my Nana and Dad huddled together and my Mom holding our little dog in her arms. I realized at that moment that we were all alive. Everything that was essential had survived the fire. Our lives would continue. We would survive without the “stuff” that was burning. We would all be around to love each other for many years to come. And that was all that mattered. I still think of that fire in the night that helped me to become who I am today. It showed me for the very first time what is truly essential in this life. It helped me to see God’s love and protection for us in this often difficult world. It helped me to learn that the love we share is far more important than the things we possess. Live your life then for the things that matter, not for the things you own. Love others. Help everyone. Let the fire inside of you make this world a warmer place. Let your soul shine so bright that Heaven sings and God smiles. (Joseph J. Mazzella) FREE TO GOOD OWNER - CLASSIC VCR tapes. Some in original packaging. Patton, Boston Legal, Laugh In, The Godfather, Civil War, Dean Martin etc (775)782-5645 SEASONAL HELP WANTED! WILL TRAIN, Applications available at Iggy and Squiggy’s Trailerhood Grill and Bar, (775)266-3340 (775)790-1064
My Wife
I think my wife is leading a double life - hers and mine. 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 HOME REPAIR PRO, MR. FIX IT, ANY OUTSIDE/INSIDE repairs, big or small, flat rate $40 per hour (775)6915119 RENT ME FOR SUMMER CLEANING, PUT A roll-off dumpster at your home, you load, we remove (775)297-2320
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HANDICAP 35’+ WRAPAROUND RAMP with railing for home/mobile, wheelchair accessible, VA Built, asking $3,500 OBO, call for more details (775)432-8029
MIKES HORSESHOEING SERVICE, 34 YEARS experience! Serving Carson Valley and surrounding areas! Mike Romine (775)350-0351
Lessons To Be Learned
Re-luster / Refurbish / Disinfect Kitchen Cabinets
They say there’s a universal plan for every woman, for every man. I do believe there’s a higher power but in our darkest hour it’s hard to understand. So we start to question, start to doubt we lose faith in what life’s all about. Why did the right road take the wrong turn. Why did our heart break, why’d we get burned. Just like the seasons there are reasons for the path we take. There are no mistakes, just lessons to be learned. Don’t give up, keep on looking deep inside, let your heart be your guide ‘cause there’s a gift, for those who keep believing. You’ll find what you’ve been needing is right before your eyes. You’ll hold the answer in your hands, then you’ll know, you’ll finally understand. Why did the right road take a wrong turn. Why did our heart break, why’d we get burned. Just like the seasons there are reasons for the path we take. There are no mistakes, just lessons to be learned. No matter how many times you stumble or fall. The greatest lesson is loving yourself through it all. Why did the right road take a wrong turn. Why did our heart break, why’d we get burned, just like the seasons, there are reasons for the path we take. There are no mistakes just lessons lesson’s to be learned.
3 Day Service
Don’t paint-out or replace your existing cabinetry until you look at our services. The Great Basin has the highest UV and driest climate in the USA, damaging your cabinets’ finish. We have a whole new method and new concepts, with years of experience developed right here, for our climate! Our less intrusive process is many times less costly than painting or replacing! You don’t empty your cabinets! Just 3 days, in & out for basic refurbishing. Add a day or two for color options like tinting/glazing. We have exclusive and proprietary professional products to enhance, renew and refurbish over your original finish! We normally work 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and clean-up & sanitize by 4:30 p.m., returning to your kitchen at 9:00 a.m. the next morning. Our deep cleaning professional and refurbishing products are hand rubbed, dustless, UV protective and EPA Nev. & Calif. Compliant! Yes, we have been and will continue to kill bacteria and disinfect, to our Guidelines! For inspections, sampling, client testimonials, written ‘Covid19 Sanitizing Program’, e-mail: danakathy-pc@hotmail.com OR call: ‘Cabinets Etc.’, Dana @ 775-781-7462 or Kathy @ 775-782-7821. Nv. Lic. #18331, Calif. Lic. #310071.
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” If I didn’t have a Dog or Cat…..
I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety. My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated. All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of hair. When the doorbell rings, it wouldn’t sound like a kennel. When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through fuzzy bodies who beat me there. I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted, without taking into consideration how much space several fur bodies would need to get comfortable. I would have money and no guilt to go on a real vacation. I would not be on a first-name basis with 6 veterinarians, as I put their yet unborn grandkids through college. The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down, come, no, stay, and leave him/her/it ALONE. My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or barriers. I would not talk ‘baby talk’. ‘Eat your din din’. ‘Yummy yummy for the tummy’. My house would not look like a day care center, toys everywhere. My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, treats and an extra leash. I would no longer have to spell the words B-A-L-L, F-R-I-S-B-E- E, W-A-L-K, T-R-E-A-T, B-I-K-E, G-O, R-I-D-E. I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside. I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog/cat ties them down too much. I’d look forward to spring and the rainy season instead of dreading ‘mud’ season. I would not have to answer the question ‘Why do you have so many animals?’ from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by someone as close to an angel as they will ever get. How EMPTY my life would be!
Things that make you go hmmmmmm...
How come wrong numbers are never busy? Do people in Australia call the rest of the world ‘up over’? Does killing time damage eternity? Why doesn’t Tarzan have a beard? Why is it called lipstick if you can still move your lips? Why is it that night falls but day breaks? Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand? Why is it that when you’re driving and looking for an address, you turn down the radio? Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons? Can you buy an entire chess set in a pawn-shop? Day light savings time - why are they saving it and where do they keep it? Do Roman paramedics refer to IV’s as ‘4’s’? Do you think that when they asked George Washington for ID that he just whipped out a quarter? Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations? How can there be self-help ‘groups’? TIRES 275/65R18 A/Y 95% TERRAMAX, LOAD range E, cost $860, sell for $300, (775)450-3361 GENEALOGY - THOROUGH RESEARCH OF FAMILY histories. A unique gift for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, holidays or yourself! www.PersonalPedigree.com or Lisa (775)450-3175 DOWNSIZE TO MOVE! EXCELLENT PRICES! Oak China Cabinet, cost $1,300, sell $200 firm; Oak Queen corral, cost $1,500, sell $300 OBO; Wall chime clock, cost $300, sell $100 firm, if interested call John (775)267-9391
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LAWN CARE SERVICE! AERATING, THATCHING, Mowing, Trimming, Pruning, Sprinklers/Repair, General Yard Clean Up, Free Estimates, 10+ Years Experience, Ruben (775)430-3585 LIFELONG SEAMSTRESS RETIRING WITH A HUGE amount of new fabric; value at least $10,000, All for $200 Irene/Gardnerville (760)218 4511
Men strike back! Marvin -Men’s Answer to Maxine
How many men does it take to open a beer? None. It should be opened when she brings it. Why is a Laundromat a really bad place to pick up a woman? Because a woman who can’t even afford a washing machine will probably never be able to support you. Why do women have smaller feet than men? It’s one of those ‘evolutionary things’ that allows them to stand closer to the kitchen sink. How do you know when a woman is about to say something smart? When she starts a sentence with ‘A man once told me......’ Why do men die before their wives? They want to. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy. MONUMENTS UNLIMITED, HEADSTONES, curbing, granite and concrete, all colors available, quality work (775)720-1627
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How many police officers are there in the U.S.?
There are more than 800,000 sworn law enforcement officers now serving in the United States, which is the highest figure ever. About 12 percent of those are female. Crime fighting has taken its toll. Since the first recorded police death in 1786, there have been more than 22,000 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Currently, there are 22,217 names engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. A total of 1,627 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty during the past 10 years, an average of one death every 54 hours or 163 per year. There were 135 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in 2019. According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report 2018 LEOKA report: There have been 58,866 assaults against law enforcement officers in 2018, resulting in 18,005 injuries. The 1920s were the deadliest decade in law enforcement history, when a total of 2,517 officers died, or an average of almost 252 each year. The deadliest year in law enforcement history was 1930, when 312 officers were killed. That figure dropped dramatically in the 1990s, to an average of 163 per year. The deadliest day in law enforcement history was September 11, 2001, when 72 officers were killed while responding to the terrorist attacks on America. The New York City Police Department has lost more officers in the line of duty than any other department, with 941 deaths. Texas has lost 1,772 officers, more than any other state. The state with the fewest deaths is Vermont, with 24. There are 1,181 federal officers listed on the Memorial, as well as 720 correctional officers and 44 military law enforcement officers. There are 365 female officers listed on the Memorial; 11 female officers were killed in 2019. 2020 Roll Call of Heroes - This year, the names of 307 officers killed in the line of duty will be added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. These 307 officers include 135 officers who were killed during 2019, plus 172 officers who died in previous years but whose stories of sacrifice had been lost to history until now. (National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund) WANTED; LICENSE PLATES, OLD MOTORCYCLE Helmets, Musical Instruments, Old Watches And Old Lighters, John (775)315-4930
Deserve a Raise
An employee goes to his boss and says, “I’ve been doing the work of three men for the last 5 years, I deserve a raise!” The boss replies, “I can’t give you a raise, but if you tell me who the other two guys are I’ll fire them.” CARSON VALLEY CLEAN - A CLEAN YOU CAN TRUST! Residential Cleaning Service, CarsonValleyClean.website2. me, Call or Text for your FREE estimate (775)790-7965 PAINTING INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR, STAINING, faux and fine finishes, free estimates, Powers Painting, NV#68615, (775)781-5531 or (775)315-5179
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VFW Breakfast resumes in July
Topaz VFW Post 3630 is hosting a monthly breakfast at the TRE Community Center on the 4th Saturday of the month, 8:00am - 9:30am. The breakfast is to rally support for Veterans by bringing together families and friends for a fun event that includes good food, a raffle and a 50/50 drawing, $5.00 Adults, $3.00 Children under 10, 3939 Carter Way (TRE) 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
Road Repair
The road by my house was in bad condition. Every day, I dodged potholes on the way to work, so I was relieved to see a construction crew working on the road one morning. Later, on my way home, I noticed the men were gone and no improvement in the road. Where the crew had been working stood a new, bright-yellow sign with the words, “Rough Road.” 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.
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New Savings Account
A mother decided that 10-year-old Cathy should get something ‘practical’ for her birthday. “Suppose we open a savings account for you?” mother suggested. Cathy was delighted. “It’s your account, darling,” mother said as they arrived at the bank, “so you fill out the application.” Cathy was doing fine until she came to the space for ‘Name of your former bank.’ After a slight hesitation, she put down, ‘Piggy.’ 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 BATH TUBS REPAIRED, RESURFACED, AND re-colored, Acrylic, Fiberglass and Porcelain, Call The Tub Doctor (775)233- 5297 CRAFTSMAN CONSTRUCTION LLC, Specializing in Painting, Remodels, Additions, Tile, Finish Carpentry, Decks, Home Repairs, Window and Door Replacement, Quality Workmanship with over 28 years experience, free estimates, Serving Carson Valley, NV Lic.60315, NVPainting Lic.82727 Find us on Facebook or (775)690-1749 TIRED OF BEING DULL? I SHARPEN CHEFS knives, scissors of all types, clipper blades, TJ’S Sharpening (775)841-1079
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” The Story of Dr. Ernest Hand, Part 1 by Karen Dustman
The Douglas County School District is currently accepting applications for: Substitute School Bus Drivers, Starting Salary: $15.88/hour, Varied Hours up to 40 hours a week, Apply online: dcsd.k12.nv.us
Physician. Surgeon. Obstetrician. First responder. Ambulance driver. Back in the day, Gardnerville’s Dr. Ernest Hand did it all. Baby arriving? He’d come to your home for the delivery. Suffered a hunting accident out in the wilderness? He’d fight his way through the roughest territory to get to your side and render aid. Need an ambulance? He’d tote you piggyback out to his own Lincoln automobile, and then race for the hospital at Carson or Reno – without regard for posted speed limits. “Not to worry,” he’d say. “I used to be a race car driver.” Dr. Hand and his wife, Eleanor, arrived in Gardnerville in December, 1934, the year they were married. And for the next 23 years Dr. Hand would render expert, compassionate care to everyone in town, regardless of race, creed, color, or ability to pay. Born in Pennsylvania June 8, 1886, Dr. Hand put himself through Baltimore Medical College by working as a linotype operator for the Baltimore Sun. He started his medical career in New York in 1909, alternating private practice with a job as in-house physician for a company with 75,000 employees. He honed his medical skills in urology and dermatology. And perhaps more important for his future career, he also delivered some 5,000 babies – experience that would prove invaluable when he later arrived in Carson Valley. The good doctor not only loved medicine, he loved carpentry too. An excellent cabinet-maker, he helped build his own house on Douglas Avenue and made cabinets for his medical office. He also loved animals and gardening. In his off-hours (few as those were) he lovingly tended a garden and fruit trees by his home. He’d can and preserve the fruits and vegetable he grew, too. And oh, his work ethic! From 7 to 8 a.m. every morning Dr. Hand’s waiting room would be jammed with drop-in patients – no appointments needed. His office was right on Main Street just north of the Overland, where “Restyle” stands today. He’d treat everything from sniffles to gunshot wounds right there in his office. He made the drive to Carson City and Reno nearly every day to check on his patients in the hospital. And he also served as county health officer for both Douglas and Alpine Counties. Many Carson Valley residents still fondly remember Dr. Hand. “He was a happy ol’ guy — he looked like Santa Claus,” recalls one long-time local boy. “He had a belly, and white hair and glasses. He was very kind. And he would talk to you. One time as a kid I had pains every morning and my mom thought I just didn’t want to go to school. But there really was something wrong, and he figured it out.” “He was kinda like a miracle worker; it was like he had 48 hours in the day, not 24,” says another former patient. “Even after normal office hours, he’d go out and make house calls. And he’d still have just as much interest in you. It didn’t matter how late he’d been up the night before.” Medical care would often be simple but effective. “I fell once as a boy and broke my arm,” one local remembers. “Dr. Hand came up to the house and he just pulled on it to set it. You didn’t get pain shots for every little thing back then.” Karen Dustman writes frequently about Sierra history, fascinating people, and long-forgotten tales. Find her books, blog and more cool stories at www.Clairitage.com
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill
NEVADA CCW CLASSES $50, EMAIL tacaimnv@gmail or call (775)360-5214
Toughest Time
“I had the toughest time of my life. First, I got angina pectoris and then arteriosclerosis. Just as I was recovering from these, I got tuberculosis, double pneumonia and phthisis. Then they gave me hypodermics. Appendicitis was followed by tonsillectomy. These gave way to aphasia and hypertrophic cirrhosis. I completely lost my memory for a while. I know I had diabetes and acute ingestion, besides gastritis, rheumatism, lumbago and neuritis. I don’t know how I pulled through it.... It was the hardest spelling test I’ve ever had.” WILL TEAR DOWN AND BUY OLD WOODEN Barns and Barn Wood! Insured and bonded (775)782-9192 EC SERVICES QUALITY CLEANING, SAVE UP to $125 - Ask us how! Licensed and Insured - Established 2013, Serving Douglas County and Carson City (855)513-9253
Drivers Wanted
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CASH PAID FOR VINTAGE COSTUME JEWELRY. 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 my NEW phone number. I return all calls. Call Joanne at (775)4302352 ESTATE SALE FURNITURE, ANTIQUES, LP’S, Music Equipment, Princess House, call for appointment (775)4300138
Douglas County Republican Women’s...
July meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1st at Valley Christian Fellowship Church Hall, 1681 Lucerne St. Minden. School Board candidates will be available for questions. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. A light lunch will be provided for $15.00. Please RSVP by June 26th, email Max36x@yahoo.com or call Maxine 775-392-3761. REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER, GE SIDE BY SIDE with water dispenser, 25 cubic feet, 36” wide by 69” high, like new $800 (775)265-5545
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Dare To Be
Poem By Steve Maraboli
When a new day begins, Dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, Dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, Dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems difficult, Dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, Dare to fight back. When there seems to be no hope, Dare to find some. When you’re feeling tired, Dare to keep going. When times are tough, Dare to be tougher. When love hurts you, Dare to love again. When someone is hurting, Dare to help them heal. When another is lost, Dare to help them find the way. When a friend falls, Dare to be the first to extend a hand. When you cross paths with another, Dare to make them smile. When you feel great, Dare to help someone else feel great too. When the day has ended, Dare to feel as you’ve done your best. Dare to be the best you can - At all times, dare to be! D R LANDSCAPING, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, TREE work and yard cleanups, sprinkler repairs and weed abatement, house and garage clean ups, Dave (775)671-0808 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
How was I born!
Son Says: Daddy, how was I born? Dad Says: Ah, well, my son, one day you will need to find out anyway... Mom and dad got together in a chat room on-line. Dad set up a date via e-mail with your mom and we met at a cybercafe. We sneaked into a secluded room, and then your mother downloaded from dad’s memory stick. As soon as dad was ready for an upload, it was discovered that neither one of us had used a firewall. Since it was too late to hit the delete button, nine months later the blessed little virus appeared. And that’s the story. 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 phone number and clear message on my NEW phone number, I call everyone back, Joanne (775)430-2352
Consignment Store
Now is a good time to sort through your treasures and make a decision to keep or sell. We have a large inventory of gently used furniture and household items, collectibles and some clothing. Weekday hours by appointment, Saturday and Sunday 11am-2pm. 607 S. Main St., Yerington, for an appointment call Pat (408)804-4010
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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
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To maintain adequate social distancing!
“A MOVING EXPERIENCE” - MOVE ASSISTANCE, 25 years experience, Senior Discounts! Ken Jeter, kenjeter65@ gmail.com or (775)530-8932 BLIND AND WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES, residential and commercial, multi story specialist, mobile blind cleaning, pressure washing, awning cleaning, snow removal, Call Unlimited for a clear view! (775)883-6629
Just like dad...
The bride, upon her engagement, went to her mother and said, “I’ve found a man just like Dad!” Her mother replied, “So what do you want from me, sympathy?” ACME BOAT & RV STORAGE – RESIDENT MANAGER, fenced, lighted, lowest rates around, Gardnerville (775)2654766 HANDY HAMILTONS HANDYMAN SERVICES, Experienced Handyman, Quality work at a fair price, Free estimates, Call Mark Hamilton (775)720-9595
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” CAMPER SHELL WITH CUSTOM STAINLESS STEEL roof rack, fits Chevrolet Colorado $300, Gardnerville (562)882-0581 1999 34’ FLEETWOOD PACE ARROW VISION, 41,060 miles on Titan V10, dual heaters and ACs, 2 slideouts, Onan Marquis 5500 generator, 7 storage bins, 15’ Awning, $12,000 OBO (775)600-3856 TAN LEATHER RECLINER ON BENT WOOD base with matching foot stool $125; Approximately 30 new cardboard shipping/storage boxes, various sizes: Small $1, Large $5 (775)762-2220
Still there
Wedding cake preview
Wendy was waiting her turn at the bakery, when she heard a prospective bride give the cake decorator a hard time as she previewed her wedding cake. She demanded many extras and was critical of the work he’d done so far. After she left, he muttered, “I’m glad I put my special golden award on this cake. That young woman is sure eligible for it.” Curious, Wendy studied the cake closely, but saw nothing. Finally the decorator pointed to the tiny bridegroom atop the cake with his tiny bride and there it was . . . barely visible, a tiny wedding ring, inserted in the groom’s nose. 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)690-1441 PERFECTO GARDENING SERVICES, SERVING Carson Valley over 20 Years! Tree and Bush trimming, lawn care, competitive rates and all work guaranteed (775)265-7081
Not talking
Me to the postman: This empty envelope must be from my sister Charlotte. Postman: Now why would she send you an empty envelope? Me: We had an argument, and she’s not talking to me.
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I don’t like to dust and only do so when it is absolutely necessary. Yet, with the summer fans blowing and the dogs shedding I found myself working my duster the other day wiping dog hair and dust off the pictures hanging on my wall. I was going as quickly as possible trying to get it over with. In my haste, however, I knocked one of the pictures down. I managed to catch it before it hit the floor. Carefully, I started to hang it back on the wall when I saw him. He had thick, wavy, brown hair that was parted in the middle. His cheeks were full and his face unlined. He seemed to be staring off in the distance with his brown eyes and had a serious expression on his face. It was a picture of me at twenty. I finished hanging him back up and wondered vaguely where he had gone. That evening when I was brushing my teeth and looking in the mirror I wondered again where that guy was. The hair was thin and mostly silver now. The cheekbones had lost their fat and the face was full of wrinkles. The brown eyes were now staring through a pair of bifocals. But when I looked deeper I could see that he was still there. In fact, I think he may have grown a bit younger on the inside. His serious expression and worries for the future had been replaced by a smile and a trust in God’s love. His body wasn’t as strong and fit as it once was but his soul was stronger and in better shape than ever. His life on this Earth might be closer to its end but his life in Heaven was closer to its beginning. The truth is these bodies are just the temporary vehicles that carry around our essential and eternal souls. We should take good care of them but not identify with them. The real us is forever young. The real us is God’s love personified. The real us is the shining spirit within. Live from the real you then. Let your soul lead and your body will follow. WE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR PETS IN YOUR home, all sizes, we WILL spoil them as you do, call for meet and greet, 10 years experience, housekeeping available too, Serving Dayton, Carson City, Douglas County, Johnnell and Al (209)986-6381 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 1920’S 5’ ANTIQUE CAST IRON U.S. POST OFFICE mailbox $245; set of 3 cast iron cooking pans, beautiful condition $70 each (775)292-0696
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Married Bliss
One evening a Husband, thinking he was being funny, said to his wife, ‘Perhaps we should start washing your clothes in ‘Slim Fast’. Maybe it will take a few inches off of your butt!’ WORK WANTED: CAREGIVER WITH REFERENCES, part time wanted, very flexible, prefer Topaz Ranch Estates, Gardnerville, Minden, Wellington, Coleville and Walker, California, Susie (775)450-2983 “The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up.” – Mark Twain
Either you get bitter or you get better
It’s that simple. You either take what has been dealt to you and allow it to make you a better person, or you allow it to tear you down. The choice does not belong to fate, it belongs to you. SPECIALIZING IN GARAGES, ADDITIONS, REMODELS, decks, patio covers, free estimates, NV#0080432, Redline Construction Inc. (775)781-3955 WANT TO BUY OR FREE! 30’ LIVE-IN TRAILER, will move (775)292-0696
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Concerned Husband
Once there lived a happy couple who had been together for decades. But after spending years together, husband was concerned that his wife was not hearing well as she used to hear. He thought that she might need a hearing aid but he wasn’t sure how to approach her. He called his family doctor asked for suggestion. The doctor told him to test it with a simple idea. The doctor said, “Stand 40 feet away from her and speak as loud as you would speak to her in a normal conversation. Observe if she hears you. If not, reduce the distance into 30 feet, then 20 feet, and so until you get a response. The distance will help us to estimate her requirements for the hearing aid ” Next day, the husband saw his wife cooking dinner in the kitchen. So he took the opportunity to check the doctor’s Idea. He got 40 feet away from his wife and asked, “dear what is there for dinner?” He waited for response but did not get any. He moved a bit closer and asked “ dear, what is there for dinner?” He still did not get any response from his wife. He then stood twenty feet away from his wife and asked the same question, hoping he would get a response this time. But the wife did not respond. He then stood just ten feet away from his wife and asked “Dear, What is there for dinner.” He did not get any response. By now the husband was very concerned and felt pity about how bad is his wife’s hearing. Then he walked right behind her and says, “ Honey, what is there for dinner? “ The wife shouted, “John, This is the fifth time I’m saying it, CHICKEN..!!”
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Dust if you must
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Dust if you must, but wouldn’t it be better To paint a picture, or write a letter, Bake a cake, or plant a seed; Ponder the difference between want and need? Dust if you must, but there’s not much time, With rivers to swim, and mountains to climb; Music to hear, and books to read; Friends to cherish, and life to lead. Dust if you must, but the world’s out there With the sun in your eyes, and the wind in your hair; A flutter of snow, a shower of rain, This day will not come around again. Dust if you must, but bear in mind, Old age will come and it’s not always kind. And when you go, and go you must. You, yourself, will make more dust. (Rose Milligan) VOICE AND PIANO LESSONS, BEGINNER to Advanced students, experienced teacher, performer, music degree. Call The Songlady! Carolyn Lancaster (775)720-1918 HOUSECLEANING, DEEP CLEANING, MOVE OUTS, Free estimates, 5 years experience, Licensed and Insured, Serving Carson, Douglas County and Dayton, Call Sonia (775)409-7212 MOUNTAIN DESERT BUILDERS: SPECIALIZING in remodels, one room to the entire home, including decks, windows, doors, siding and trim, Lic.#83159, Call Eamonn (775)781-4753
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” How our Screens Diminish our Empathy
Empathy is the ability to recognize, understand, and share the thoughts and feelings of another person, animal, or fictional character. Developing empathy is crucial for establishing relationships and behaving compassionately. It involves experiencing another person’s point of view, rather than just one’s own, and enables prosocial, or helping behaviors that come from within, rather than being forced. 1. The influence of screens and social media. When you examine the data, there are distinct parallels between the introduction of social media and the decline in empathy or compassion. The University of Michigan first reported a 40 percent drop in empathy among college students a decade ago, about the same year social media took over student’s lives. 2. Screens produce the crowd effect. Have you read about the crowd effect? When people are downtown and see someone getting accosted, they respond differently—depending on whether there’s a crowd. If they see a bunch of people around, they assume someone else will do something. When alone, they’re more apt to respond. It seems that screens make us feel like there’s a crowd. 3. Screens separate us from real pain. We watch murders and robberies on TV. We see criticism take place on Twitter. We watch catastrophic “fails” on Youtube. Somehow, seeing so many tragedies numbs us to the reality of the pain. The screen distances us. What’s more, our mind doesn’t know the difference between a real experience and an imagined one. It’s like a show. 4. Screens have cultivated the priority of appearance. One of the subtle and sinister outcomes of a world full of portable HANDYMAN SERVICE – HOME REPAIRS, FENCING Repair/Replacement, Hauling, Trash Removal, Shrub and Tree Trimming and Removal, and Weed Removal, Free Estimates (775)781-1747
Be Strong And Walk Away
Don’t let anyone bring you down so low as to hate them. Release them from the hold they have on you and continue on with peace in your heart. Life is short and is not worth wasting your time trying to figure people out or prove anything to them. The only person you have to prove anything to is yourself. Strive to be the best person you can possibly be, be strong, and walk away. Holding on to bitterness and anger will only hinder your happiness. Your life is much too precious to spend another minute worrying about someone that doesn’t bring you happiness. Say goodbye and wish them well. After all, they’ve made you a stronger person. They’ll see the light someday. 14’ SEARS ALUMINUM BOAT, TRAILER WITH new tires, 9.8HP Nissan 4 Stroke, Electric Trolling Motor, Battery, Fishfinder, Seats, Oars, Rod Holders, everything works well $1,700 (775)782-6791 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)241-2530
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devices is that people are now far more conscious of how something appears than what it is in reality. We are image conscious: How will this look on Instagram? What will my reputation be if I post this? Catching a video can trump helping a person in need. Michael Bader, D.M.H., writes, “When the environment is inattentive and not empathetic, a child’s stress response system, embedded as it is in the architecture of the child’s developing nervous system (mediators in this system include oxytocin, opiate and dopamine receptors, cortisol levels and parasympathetic nerve pathways), is overwhelmed and many types of psychopathology result. Higher cognitive functions, including language, can suffer as the brain instinctively relies on more primitive regions to deal with an unresponsive environment.” (psychologytoday.com) 7-FOOT BEIGE SOFA WITH 4 PILLOWS $250, TWO 6’X32” oak veneer bookcases $25 each, 34” square teak kitchen set extends to 5’ with 2 padded chairs $150, 5’x40” wood kitchen set with 12” leaf and 4 padded chairs $250, wood Regulator wall clock $40, 53”x30” antique oak china cabinet with curved glass front door $300, 4’x18”x30” wood TV cabinet with glass doors $75, 4’x2’x30” wood computer desk $30, 3 paintings, make offer, all excellent condition (775)246-9275 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
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Happy July Birthdays!
Be happy! Today is the day you were brought into this world to be a blessing and inspiration to the people around you! May you be given more birthdays to fulfill all of your dreams. Happy Birthday! “YOUR HOMETOWN JUNK HAULER SINCE 1996!” Junk and Trash, etc, Carson Valley/Carson City, $259 a load plus dump fee, J.R.’s Hauling (775)265-6813 WE’LL KEEP YOU IN STITCHES, WE COVER autos, furniture and ATV’s, 47 years experience, Tweeds Upholstery, Gardnerville, tweedsupholstery@yahoo.com or (775)7825812 HARLEY DAVIDSON ENGINE REBUILDING, 30+ years experience, quick turn-around! Free pick–up and delivery, parts in one day! californiafritz.com or (530)694-2521
Q and A
Q: Why did the guy RUN across the street? A: Because the sign read DON’T WALK! ASPEN ROOFING INC. FREE ESTIMATES, ALL types, Re-roofs, New and Repairs, NV#0069418, Insured and Bonded, Chris (775)230-8174
Final Notes
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My grandfather died when my dad was 14. His ashes were spread on a spot at a local cemetery. My grandmother never remarried and supposedly never even dated again. 40+ yrs later, my grandmother died. We spread her ashes on the same spot her husband was. Then, we went inside some building at the cemetery I didn’t know about. Apparently, this is where they kept personal records for the deceased. These books would have the name of the deceased, their date of death, a small note. and who they were “survived” by. Oftentimes there were spaces under their name for their spouses to be placed upon death. My dad found his father’s entry, and the space below for his mother. The note next to his dad said simply “Till we meet again.” I asked my dad what we were going to write for his mom, though through welling eyes I already knew. “We meet again” is all he said, and that was probably only the second or third time I’ve ever seen my dad cry. I bawled quietly as he wrote it all in the book. I never knew my grandfather, but I knew my grandmother very well. She’d always been content with my dad and us, never seemed to have any regrets. She read tons of romance novels. Sometimes she would say in a jovial tone that she’s ready to move on and I would balk, but she’d just say “You’ll understand when you’re older.” I never knew the love they shared but it must have been something powerful. They were from a generation of Brits that didn’t share their feelings as openly as later generations, so I know those few words scrawled in that book mean way more than their brevity might imply.
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Head Custodian Needed!
Douglas County School District is currently accepting applications for Head Custodian, George Whittell High School, Starting Salary: $18.02/hr., 40 hours per week / Full benefits; medical, dental, vision & life insurance. Paid vacation & sick leave. For more information, please contact Bill Blumenthal, Facilities Supervisor, visit our website at dcsd.k12.nv.us/employment or (775)392-0745 FIRE TRUCKS FOR SALE! 1971 INTERNATIONAL, PTO 1977 Ford Van Pelt, PTO 2004 GMC Diesel, 4 wheel drive (626)437-8398 USA DRYWALL, REMODELS AND REPAIRS, Hanging, Taping, any texture, Additions, No Job too small, Insured and Bonded, NV#59981 (775)247-2539
Cooking Dinner
My wife asked if she could have a little peace and quiet while she cooked dinner. So I took the battery out of the smoke detector.
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Caterpillars
I was just reading a story about a woman who was stressed about Caterpillars in her trees. I wish I had those problems. As a struggling single mom who lives in Los Angeles, my minimum work weeks are 60 hours just to put food on the table. My car was just demolished by a stranger in a parking lot who did not leave a note on my 19 year old car that is barely drivable, and my home is falling apart (I need new everything) To read about this woman whose biggest battle was too many caterpillars in her beautiful backyard filled with many trees who had a wonderful husband who was encouraging her on her crusade made me not only enviable of this woman’s life but made me think about changing my own. I wish I lived in an area that was not made entirely of concrete and that most of my community spoke English and I pray daily for a home with a backyard so my daughter can play and I pray for my uncooperative ex-husband to not be a deadbeat Dad. I pray for a backyard full of Caterpillars. (author unknown) 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
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Time Separates
“Time separates the best of friends,” said one women to another. “How true,” replied the other. “Twenty years ago we were fifteen, now you’re thirty-five and I’m twenty-nine!” 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 SEW-WHAT UPHOLSTERY, CUSTOM work, leather and antiques, 40+ years experience, Carson Valley, Leslie (775)901-2035 $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 SEMI RETIRED PAINTER, INTERIOR, EXTERIOR and cabinets, no two story houses, based in Minden area, call John (831)801-0003 “Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” (no name)
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Preparing for exam
A daughter who was concerned that her elderly mother hadn’t had an exam in several years persuaded her mother to let her make an appointment for an exam with her doctor. She invited her to spend the night and offered to drive her to the appointment with lunch afterward. On the day of the exam, they went together to the doctor’s office and while the daughter waited in the lobby the mother nervously undressed, climbed up on the table, and, with the nurse’s assistance, slid her heels into the stirrups. The doctor came in, greeted her pleasantly, then settled onto his stool. “My aren’t we looking FANCY today!” he exclaimed as he lifted the sheet. Shocked, she had no idea what the doctor meant. When the exam was over, she hurriedly got dressed and rushed out to meet her daughter in the waiting room. In a panic, she repeated what the doctor said. “What in the world do you think he meant by that?” the mother asked, bewildered. “I have no idea, Mother. What did you do to prepare for the exam?” “Well, I showered, and I used some of that feminine deodorant spray in your bathroom,” the mother replied. There was a slight pause as she looked her mother in the eye. “I don’t HAVE any feminine deodorant spray, Mother.” “Yes you do-that tall pink-and-gold can.” “Mother! That’s not deodorant. That’s gold glitter hairspray!”
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Freedom: What It Means To Me By Brandi Anderson
Free-dom (free-dem) n. 1. The state or quality of being free; a) exemption or liberation from the control of some other person or arbitrary power; liberty; independence b) being able to act, move, use etc. without hindrance or restraint, confinement or repression. Freedom. What a beautiful word. A gift endowed upon us. Our birthright as an American citizen. Freedom has a very special meaning to me. I know what the price of freedom is. It does not come without a very high cost. Every man, woman, and child who lies their head down each night in peace, does so because some other American, at some time, layed down their life for them. I know this because I lost my dad in Iraq on May 2nd, 2004. He was a Navy Seabee sent there to help rebuild a country. He was killed, along with six of his fellow comrades when their camp was mortared. I will never forget the day that the Naval Chief and Chaplain showed up at my front door. I was only seven at the time but the words about to be uttered would change my life forever. The chief saluted my mom and myself, “The United States of America regrets to inform you…” My mom started to cry. I knew something very bad had happened. I was right. So much tyranny has been fought against through the years. From our WWI warriors to the young soldiers of WWII, sent overseas to save us from an inconceivable evil. They are truly ‘The Greatest Generation.’ Sadly we watch as so many of them depart us each day. Years later the Vietnam generation heeded their nation’s command. On September 11th, 2001 our beloved
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nation was attacked. Today we continue to fight for our most sacred possession. The right to live as a free people. With freedom comes responsibility. Envied by many, challenged by some. We must never become complacent. We have a duty to preserve our way of life. It is how we repay our debt to our fathers and forefathers. It is ironic how people perceive freedom. So many take this precious gift for granted. Yet there are many others who are deeply grateful. In the last six years I have had the opportunity to meet some really special people. Some have been celebrities or military figures. But a lot have been regular folk who just ‘get it.’ I’ve met a lot of other kids like myself and their families. It grieves me when I go to events such as TAPS, Arlington, dedications and memorials. There are a lot of people who have lost someone who can never be replaced. Because of my dad’s death, I have traveled to places and met people, I very well may never have. But I would trade all of that in a moment to get my dad back. Because none of that can fill the gap left in my heart when he died. My dad and I had many great memories that never will be forgotten. Although I get really sad sometimes, I am so thankful to have known my dad. Some children were born afterward and never got that chance. So when I see the flag waving or hear the Star- Spangled Banner or pledge my allegiance to the flag, I feel a real sense of pride. I truly hope our nation never forgets because I know I never will – FREEDOM IS NOT FREE! (2011 - Brandi was an 8th grade student at Warner Christian Academy in South Daytona Beach, Florida, and won the AMVETS Post 911’s “What Freedom Means to Me” Essay Contest.)
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” The Senility Prayer
God grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones that I do and the eyesight to tell the difference. Now that we are older, here’s what we’ve discovered: 1. We started out with nothing, and I still have most of it. 2. Our wild oats have turned into prunes and bran. 3. We finally got our heads together; now our bodies are falling apart. 4. Funny, we don’t remember being absent-minded... 5. All reports are in; life is now officially unfair. 6. If all is not lost, where is it? 7. It is easier to get older than it is to get wiser. 8. Some days you’re the dog; some days you’re the hydrant. 9. We wish the buck stopped here; we sure could use a few... 10. Kids in the back seat cause accidents. 11. Accidents in the back seat cause...kids. 12. It’s hard to make a comeback when you haven’t been anywhere. 13. The only time the world beats a path to your door is when you’re in the bathroom. 14. If God wanted us to touch our toes, he would have put them on our knees. 15. When we are finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess? 16. It’s not hard to meet expenses...they’re everywhere. 17. These days, we spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter...we go somewhere to get something and then wonder what we are here after. MARCIA’S DOG WALKING SERVICE. IS your furry baby at home all day and need exercise? Is your back or do your knees hurt and is it hard to get out and walk your dog? Let me do that for you! I can walk and exercise your dog one to three days a week. Gardnerville area, Marcia (775)9011436 BATTLE BORN BLADE SHARPENING LLC: We are Mobile!! Shears, Cutlery and Clipper Blade Sharpening, Sales and Service. Groomer Equipment Maintenance (775)2383343
Douglas Democrats Monthly Meetings…
The fourth Thursday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at their headquarters 1758 US-395 N, Unit K, (Ironwood Center), Minden. Presentation and discussion. Gather and chat 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:00pm sharp, www.douglasdems.org or (775)783-1903 CD’S: STONES, JIMI HENDRIX, LED ZEPPLIN, new condition $3 each 775-782-7476 ALPINE TREE SERVICE - TRIMMING, REMOVAL, grinding and lot clearing, no job too small, Licensed, Insured and over 35 years experience (775)721-2880 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 It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings. Ann Landers
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Corollaries to Murphy’s Law
Nothing is as easy as it looks. Everything takes longer than you think. Whenever you set out to do something, something else must be done first. If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one that will cause the most severe damage will be the one to go wrong. Every solution breeds new problems. It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenious. YARD ENHANCEMENT SERVICES, handyman, fence repair/rebuild, tree and brush trim/removal, defensible space improvement, hauling, dump runs, Douglas County, Kelly (209)352-0084 INCOME TAX, GEORGE HALLIFAX, CPA, EA, TAX preparation, Federal and all States, prior years, audit representation, 30 years experience, reasonable rates (775)3920418
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The Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is the formal statement adopted by the Second Continental Congress in a meeting that took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the 4th of July, 1776. The Declaration proclaimed that the Thirteen Colonies in the midst of battle with Great Britain would be regarded as independent sovereign states, free from British sovereignty. The independence of the thirteen states marked the beginning of the formation of the United States of America. The thirteen colonies consisted of Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Prior to being called the Declaration of Independence, it was first referred to as the Lee Resolution, named after Richard Henry Lee. Thomas Jefferson drafted the original Declaration of Independence, upon the persuasion of John Adams of the committee. Congress edited Jefferson’s composition and came up with the final version. In the Declaration, Congress explained why they had voted to declare independence from Great Britain, after the American Revolutionary War broke out. Signatures of fifty-six delegates of Congress are affixed on the Declaration. John Hancock as President of Congress presumably signed first on the engrossed copy. After gaining Congress’ approval of the final wording of the Declaration on July 4, a copy was sent to be printed in Dunlap
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“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor” Freedom Prayer for Independence Day
Lord God Almighty, in whose name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have the grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. STURDY HANDRAILS - GREAT FOR OUTSIDE entries / exit doors and interior areas, all metal, ADA, standard and custom, locally built, installation available (775)790-6445 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 CLASSIC 1940 LINCOLN ZEPHYR RIGHT SIDE grill half, show quality chrome, no cracks or pitting $240 OBO; special tool to remove flat head valves $25, Fred (775)2417526 OUTDOOR LIGHTS, TREE, NUTCRACKER STATUES, and more. Make offer! (775)230-3254 WEEKLY LAWN CARE AND AERATION, 16+ years experience, quality service, serving Carson Valley, Carson Valley Lawn Care, Insured (775)230-2546
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