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MOBILE COMPUTER REPAIR AND SERVICE - Quality work performed in-shop, in office or in-home. Dependable, affordable! Over 19+ Years Experience. Proudly serving Carson Valley and Surrounding Communities. Call Nick at Technologic Computer Repair (775)450-7570

GARAGE SALE, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, May 23rd - 25th, Memorial Day weekend! Office equipment, file cabinets, etc, propane over, like new camping size, old 1860”s photo, Civil War era, some clothing, men and women, great DVD/CD’S and player, antiques, miscellaneous, Winghome game camera, shot glass collection, police helmet on stand, model kits - train/ plane, etc., electric recliner, pottery, car-bike carrier (on hitch type), carpet runners/kitchen stuff, old 78 records and classic, record player, old Playboy magazines, motorcycle helmets/ gloves, variety/unusual stuff, old 12 gauge shotgun and gun cabinets, artwork and framed art! 3 Farrell Lane & 95A, north of Yerington

SEMI RETIRED PAINTER, INTERIOR, EXTERIOR and cabinets, no two story houses, based in Minden area, call John (831)801-0003

KITCHEN HELPER WANTED! NEED SOMEONE local to come into my kitchen in Minden to make hourly organic juices, meals and special preparations for the Gerson therapy. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, 8am-4:30pm but flexible, Paying $20 hour (775)309-8472

NEEDED: SMALL BREED FEMALE DOG OR PUP, husband is a Veteran and housebound. Miss our “Binkers” of 13 years, loving home, will purchase, text only please (775)526-8536

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

ESTATE SALE! FURNITURE, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, May 24th & 25th, 7am-4pm: pictures, housewares, yard animals, crystal, knick-knacks, miscellaneous item, 2662 Kayne Ave. (off Johnson Lane) Minden

1942 DODGE CARRTAK; CARRYALL LARGE DOG carrier, Coleman generator, clay pigeon thrower, 283 Chevy engine, like new canvas chairs, 5 Bridgestone tires, good condition 285/45/ R22, Call Gary (775)781-6968

Adventures of the Elderly

An elderly woman remarked to a friend that getting older is an adventure, because no matter what you’re doing, it always seems like it’s the first time you did it.

Her friend said, “That’s a great insight! I want to write that down.”

The woman said, “What’s that?” Her friend said, “The fact that getting older is an adventure, because no matter what you are doing, it always seems like it’s the first time you did it.”

The woman said, “Oh that is a great insight! I want to write it down too.”

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Think about this!

There are at least two people in this world that you would die for. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they are jealous of you. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don’t like you. Every night, someone thinks about you before they go to sleep. You mean the world to someone. You are special and unique. Someone that you don’t even know exists loves you. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it. When you think the world has turned its back on you, take a look.

KENNY AND COLLEEN’S STUMP GRINDING services, K&C stump grinding services, Call (917)362-3181 or (410)7394052

COMPLETE LANDSCAPING, RESIDENTIAL and commercial, weekly maintenance, tree trimming, emergency repairs, sprinklers/drip, pavers, patios, retaining walls, Davenport Landscape and Design, NV Lic.#0074827, davenportlandscape. com or (775)265-1491 or (775)721-8439

COACH-STYLE DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN, 12gauge 18” barrel, made by Stoeger, new $525; PSA AR15, 556/223, 16” BBL, new 30rd mag $530; CZ, P10m, 9mm 2 mags new $325; Ruger, 10-22, 22LR, Semi-auto, 10rd, new $330; Rossi, R92, 22LR, Pump-slide, 14rd tube-fed mag new $275 (775)720-6076

Let their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored. (unknown)

Young souls in old bodies

I visited my doctor the other day and had to be put on a medication for the first time. In spite of living a healthy lifestyle my blood pressure was still a bit higher than it should be. The doctor explained that stiffening blood vessels were just part of getting older. I knew it was the natural progression of life and I didn’t resent it too much. It did make me wish, though, that I could go back to my younger, healthier, and more energetic body with the wisdom my mind and soul has now. I remembered again the old Italian saying: “You grow too soon old and too late smart.”

Oh what I would tell the younger me if I had a chance, what wisdom I would love to share so he didn’t waste so much of his time on useless thoughts and negative feelings. I would tell him to quit wishing for wealth, success, and fame. Because none of those things could bring him any real joy. I would instead tell him to play more and pray more. I would tell him to spend less time worrying and more time petting his dogs. I would tell him that those times he played with his children would be the happiest memories of his life. I would tell him that it is the love in his heart that makes him rich not the weight in his wallet. I would tell him that friendship is a treasure that won’t fade or rust like material things. I would tell him to sing with all the joy in his heart even if his voice isn’t that great. I would tell him to dance like no one is watching even though all the angels in Heaven are. I would tell him each day is a new life that should be lived with thankfulness, laughter, love, growth, kindness, service, and oneness with God. I would tell him to fear nothing on this earth because He is Loved by Our Father in Heaven.

Most of all I would tell him that life is eternal even if these bodies aren’t. I would remind him that his soul is both ageless and forever young. And I would urge that soul to spend every second loving God, himself, and everyone else. Because Love is Joy! (J. Mazzella)

HARLEY DAVIDSON ENGINE REBUILDING, 30+ years experience, quick turn-around! Free pick–up and delivery, californiafritz.com or (530)694-2521

HANDYMAN - SMALL CONCRETE WORK, REPAIRS and some overlays, Call Chuck (775)552-5151

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

HANDYMAN SERVICES RENOVENTURES, LLC, Serving Carson Valley and beyond - No job too small, Emergency and Weekend work, Licensed & Insured (410)365-8268

Raising the dead

Grandma and Grandpa were watching a healing service on the television.

The evangelist called to all who wanted to be healed to go to their television set, place one hand on the TV and the other hand on the body part where they wanted to be healed.

Grandma got up and slowly hobbled to the television set, placed her right hand on the set, and her left hand on her arthritic shoulder that was causing her to have great pain.

Then Grandpa got up, went to the TV, placed his right hand on the set, and his left hand on his crotch.

Grandma scowled at him and said, “I guess you just don’t get it. The purpose of doing this is to heal the sick, not to raise the dead.”

What mother taught us from days gone by!

My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE: “If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside - I just finished cleaning!” My mother taught me RELIGION: “You better pray that will come out of the carpet.” My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL: “If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock you into the middle of next week!” My mother taught me LOGIC:”Because I said so, that’s why.” My mother taught me FORESIGHT: “Make sure you wear clean underwear in case you’re in an accident.” My mother taught me IRONY: “Keep laughing, and I’ll give you something to cry about.” My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS: “Shut your mouth, and eat your supper!” My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM: “Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck!” My mother taught me about STAMINA: “You’ll sit there ‘til all that spinach is finished.” My mother taught me about WEATHER: “It looks as if a tornado swept through your room.” My mother taught me how to solve PHYSICS PROBLEMS: “If I yelled because I saw a meteor coming toward you, would you listen then?” My mother taught about HYPOCRISY:“If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a million times - Don’t exaggerate!!!” My mother taught me THE CIRCLE OF LIFE: “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.” My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: “Stop acting like your father!” My mother taught me about ENVY: “There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don’t have wonderful parents like you do!”

ESTATE SALE! MAY 31ST-JUNE 1ST, 9AM-1PM: Vintage Music equipment reel to reel, Princess House Crystal, Antiques, Vintage Vegas, Vintage record players, Barbies, Disney, Nevada magazines, 3 console stereos and more, 220 N. Main, Yerington

ZENI’S CLEANING SERVICES! COMMERCIAL and Residential, licensed, affordable and friendly, family owned, 20 years experience, free estimates, Serving Douglas County and surrounding communities, zeniscleaning2022@gmail.com or (775)901-6689

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

Substitute Bus Drivers Wanted

Douglas County School District is currently accepting applications for: Substitute School Bus Drivers, Starting Salary: $22.85/ hour or up to 5 years of bus driving experience. Varied Hours up to 40 hours a week. Contracted positions for permanent routes include; Full benefits; medical, dental, vision & life insurance. Paid sick leave & holidays. NV PERS retirement. Please apply online: dcsd.k12.nv.us/employment to complete an application.

ALL GARAGE DOORS! $250 OFF - GARAGE door service with 50 years experience, offering Doors by CHI, Liftmaster garage door openers, spring or rollers replacement, senior, military and cash discounts. Jim Dyer Overhead Door (775)8837740, para espanol (775)445-9448

RYAN PAINTING, INSIDE AND OUT, 40 YEARS experience, senior discounts, locally owned and operated, serving Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa, Carson and Tahoe (775)790-7425

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BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL SERVICES. Accurate, professional, experienced. Contact us at Che.White@CheWhiteBookkeeping.comor visit CheWhiteBookkeeping.com Minden Office (606)485-0533

GARAGE SALE, SATURDAY JUNE 1ST, 8:00AM to 3:00PM: Camping, kitchen, furniture, books, sewing craft supplies etc… lot’s to see, Holbrook Highlands, 1520 Moss Circle, Gardnerville

$200 OFF ANY COMPLETE ROOFING JOB, NEW roof, reroof, 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

Lesson of Time -KARMA

“When a bird is alive, it eats ants. When the bird is dead, ants eat the bird. Time and circumstances can change at any time. Don’t devalue or hurt anyone in life. You may be powerful today, but remember, time is more powerful than you. One tree makes a million match sticks but only one match is needed to burn a million trees. So be good and do good.”

NEED TO FIND A HOME FOR ALMOST 5 YEAR old Brittany male standing at stud (775)233-3580

QUADRA-FIRE CASTSTEEL HEARTH PAD; BOX full of brand new parts, 2 antique bird cages, call for pricing (775)7902724

Have you ever had one of those days when you’re holding a stick and everyone looks like a pinata?

Drunk Driving

I went to a party and remembered what you said. You told me not to drink, Mom, so I had a sprite instead. I felt proud of myself, the way you said I would, that I didn’t drink and drive, though some friends said I should.

I made a healthy choice, and your advice to me was right. The party finally ended, and the kids drove out of sight. I got into my car, sure to get home in one piece. I never knew what was coming, Mom, something I expected least.

Now I’m lying on the pavement, and I hear the policeman say the kid that caused this wreck was drunk. Mom, his voice seems far away. My own blood’s all around me as I try hard not to cry. I can hear the paramedic say this girl is going to die.

I’m sure the guy had no idea while he was flying high because he chose to drink and drive now I would have to die.

So why do people do it, Mom, knowing that it ruins lives? And now the pain is cutting me like a hundred stabbing knives.

Tell sister not to be afraid, Mom. tell daddy to be brave. And when I go to Heaven, put Daddy’s Girl on my grave.

Someone should have taught him that it’s wrong to drink and drive. Maybe if his parents had, I’d still be alive.

“A MOVING EXPERIENCE” - MOVE ASSISTANCE, 25+ years experience, Senior Discounts! KenJeter, kenjeter65@ gmail.com or (775)530-8932

RUGER M77 7MM MAG WITH TASCO 3X9 scope, gently used, asking $500; Harrington & Richardson Greenwing Special 20 gauge single shot top break, never fired $350 (775)2333580

AKC REGISTERED ENGLISH BULLDOGS, need to find good homes for 1 male, 3 females, 4 months to 2 years old. Must downsize due to medical issues, call for more details (979)4810474

Job’s Peak Veterinary Hospital Now Hiring

Reception/Cleaning/Animal Care, Full/Part Time, MondayFriday, Apply In Person, 1454 Southgate Drive, Gardnerville, NV 89410

SAKO AV 7 MAG, CARBON FIBER BARREL, 4X24 Huskemaw scope and Ammo, $2,500 Call (775)901-1775

ALL GARAGE DOORS! $250 OFF - GARAGE door service with 50 years experience, offering Doors by CHI, Liftmaster garage door openers, spring or rollers replacement, senior, military and cash discounts. Jim Dyer Overhead Door (775)8837740, para espanol (775)445-9448

WE’RE THE SOLUTION TO YOUR CLUTTER problems. Put a roll-off dumpster at your home, you load, we remove, ask us about our available loading assistance (775)297-2320

May 19th - Pentecost

GARAGE SALE JUNE 7TH AND 8TH - 8AM TO 3PM, Home and girls room decorations, Calico Critter collections, books and lots of interesting things, Chichester Estates, 1310 E Aylesbury Court, Gardnerville

Who would think?

A man and his wife are at a restaurant, and the husband keeps staring at an old drunken lady swigging her gin at a nearby table. His wife asks, “Do you know her?” “Yes,” sighs the husband. “She’s my ex-wife. She took to drinking right after we divorced seven years ago, and I hear she hasn’t been sober since.”

“My God!” says the wife. “Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?”

MONUMENTS UNLIMITED, EADSTONES, curbing, granite and concrete, all colors available, quality work (775)720-1627

Adoption

A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named “Ahmal.” The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him “Juan.” Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, They’re twins! If you’ve seen Juan, you’ve seen Ahmal.”

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I’ve learned...

That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. That we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for. That money doesn’t buy class. That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you. That love, not time, heals all wounds. That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am. That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. That life is tough, but I’m tougher. That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss. That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. That I wish I could have told those I cared about that I love them one more time before they passed away. That one should keep his words both soft and tender because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks. That I can’t choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.

That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it. That the less time I have to work, the more things I get done.

SEMI-RETIRED

FINISH

CARPENTER Door install/repairs, security screens, deadbolts, shelving, moldings, barn/wood plank-shiplap-beadboard wall covering and cabinet installation. Call Mark (775)782-6198 or (775)790-5927

The Douglas County Kids’ Fishing Derby Returning

This year’s derby will be held June 1st and 2nd, 2024 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville; hosting all children ages 3-12. Tickets to attend this volunteer run event are free; however, you must pre-register to receive a free session ticket. Derby hats, t-shirts and other resale items will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets are available for $2 each, or 6 for $10!

Registration forms, for mail-in only, are available at the Douglas County Parks and Recreation Department; located on Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. Registration and volunteer sign-ups will continue every Saturday through the month of May from 10am-1pm at AJ’s Stoves in Gardnerville (1267 Highway 395, Suite A).

Saturday, June 1st, join us for our Special Needs Session! This session is reserved for Children (and adults) of ALL ages with disabilities, no age limit for participants. Pre-registration is required.

Volunteers are needed to help set up, tear down, register, river help, fish cleaning and more. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please pick up a volunteer form at the Parks/Recreation Department and mail it in or stop by AJ’s Stoves, Gardnerville. For further information, please contact (KFDVolunteers@aol. com) or visit our website: DCNVKidsFishingDerby.org

Writing the Editor - We welcome all articles, letters, jokes and comments on Sierra Scoop, local issues, community news and free private party ads, published as space provides. These articles, letters, comments do not necessarily reflect our opinion. All public input is welcome. sierrascoop@charter.net, (775)7824520

SPECIALIZING IN GARAGES, ADDITIONS, REMODELS, decks, patio covers, free estimates, NV#0080432, Redline Construction Inc. (775)781-3955

SNOW BLOWER, ELECTRIC START, RUNS $150, Call (775)901-1775

SLOOWW COMPUTER? VIRUSES? MALWARE? Need an upgrade? Will do a complete computer maintenance: Remove Junk, Viruses, Malware. Test Hard Drive, Memory, Do updates and Print-Out. 25 Yrs+ Pro & Corp Experience $40 flat fee. Satisfaction guaranteed. I come to you! Tom (775)720-2814

CHIPPER SHREDDER 6.6HP (NEW), 3 HOUR usage, make offer, call for more details, call Kent (775)463-3567

Happy June Birthday Mom! They say all mothers are special, but Mom, I think you are the most precious of them all! And I mean every word I say! Your grace and resilience inspire me every day and I thank you. You are my inspiration, my strength, my confidant, and my lifelong best friend and I love you. Happy birthday “MA”, from my heart to yours! Lisa

SIG SAUER CAL-X KIT, P365-380 3.1”, BLACK. Everything you need to convert a P365, P365X, and P365XL to 380. Includes Complete slide assembly, Barrel SIGLITE night-sights, Grip Module, (2) 10-round steel magazines. New, never fired. Retail $399 with 1 magazine, 2nd magazine retail is $59, $350 cash. In person, NV resident CCW or LE only (775)781-0148

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Douglas County Republican Women...

will meet in Minden at Valley Christian Fellowship on June 5, 2024. We hope you will be able to join us to enjoy a delicious luncheon and to hear our special guest speaker address the pitfalls of the ballot initiative on Ranked Choice Voting. We hope you can join us to learn more about the importance of voting no on this dangerous ballot measure. Please RSVP no later than May 31st to Elinor Lacy at DCRWrsvp@gmail.com, or call 415-985-5432 for more information. Together we can win!

Our July meeting will also be in Minden at Valley Christian Fellowship on July 3, 2024. We hope you will be able to join us to enjoy a delicious luncheon and listen to Melissa Clement, chairwoman of Protect Our Girls, a political action committee backed by Nevada Right to Life, address the issue of cementing new, extreme abortion rights into the Nevada Constitution. We would love you to connect with us to learn more about how you can support the Republican party and get the vote out this very important election year. Please RSVP no later than June 28th to Elinor Lacy at DCRWrsvp@gmail. com, or call 415-985-5432 for more information.

4’ SAFWAY SCAFFOLDING FOR SALE. Excellent condition, used one job. 40- 6’4”×4’ frames, 80 coupling pins w/snap button, 60 cross braces 10’x4’, 75 Guard R 10’, 6 Guard R 4’, 10 Guard R post F w/GL corner, $5,000 OBO (209)331-3394

PAINTING BY ART - STAINING AND PAINTING done at affordable rates, personal service with 20 years experience, call for free estimate, Gardnerville (775)392-3997

May 27th - Memorial Day

ROUND KITCHEN TABLE (46”) WITH 4 ROLLING chairs, $40. South Carson City, (408)218-6774

SUGAR PLUM HOUSEKEEPING - LICENSED with References, $50/hour (775)220-4252

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. Call or text Joanne at (775)430-2352

Senior moment

At the beginning of my shift, I placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient’s anterior chest wall.

“Big breaths,” I instructed.

“Yes, they used to be,” remorsed the patient.

AERATING & DETHATCHING $300 MOST Yards, Sprinkler Repair, Tree & Juniper Removal, Excavating, Earth, Turf & Timber Landscape Maintenance (775)450-1955

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

The consensus after an election is that 100% of Americans think 50% of Americans have lost their minds.

Have a nice weekend!

A man in his 40’s bought a new BMW and was out on the interstate for a nice evening drive. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through what was left of his hair, and he decided to open her up. As the needle jumped up to 80 mph, he suddenly saw flashing red and blue lights behind him. “There’s no way they can catch a BMW,” he thought to himself and opened her up further. The needle hit 90, 100.... then the reality of the situation hit him. “What the heck am I doing?” he thought and pulled over.

The cop came up to him, took his license without a word, and examined it and the car. “It’s been a long day, this is the end of my shift, and it’s Friday the 13th. I don’t feel like more paperwork, so if you can give me an excuse for your driving that I haven’t heard before, you can go.” The guy thinks for a second and says, “Last week my wife ran off with a cop. I was afraid you were trying to give her back.” “Have a nice weekend,” said the officer.

15’ COLEMAN “OUTFITTER” CANOE WITH PADDLES. Like new, stored in garage. $400. Call (775)530-7459

ARE YOU A VACATIONER, FREQUENT TRAVELER or an absentee owner? Northern Nevada Home Watch is a licensed and bonded home watch service providing regular visual inspections of homes and properties that are unoccupied for both a short or long term. Contact us at (775)292-1272

FARM ITEMS: USED CASE TRACTOR, THREE fuel tanks, Ford F-600 water truck, Portable welder, Utility trailer, heavy duty flat bed, Deere skip loader, George/TRE (775)790-2786

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

FOR RENT - RV SPACES AVAILABLE AT IGGY and Squiggys Junction Bar, adult trailer park, no pets, large shady spaces $575 per month (775)901-1064

THE CHICKS HAVE ARRIVED AT BENSON FEED; we also carry wood stove pellets, cleanest burning, highest heat output, out performs all others, ½ cord almond firewood, bensonfeed. com, Carson City (775)882-3999

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1954 LINCOLN CAPRI, 2 DOOR HARDTOP. PROJECT, not running. Original car, 317.5 engine. Body good. Decent interior. Salvage title. DMV licensed only, $3,500, jeffgalloway@hotmail. com

Soap Opera

The following letters were said to be taken taken from an incident between a hotel and one of its guests.

Dear Maid, Please do not leave any more of those little bars of soap in my bathroom since I have brought my own bath-sized Dial. Please remove the six unopened little bars from the shelf under the medicine chest and another three in the shower soap dish. They are in my way. Thank you, S. Berman

Dear Room 635, I am not your regular maid. She will be back tomorrow, Thursday, from her day off. I took the 3 hotel soaps out of the shower soap dish as you requested. The 6 bars on your shelf I took out of your way and put on top of your Kleenex dispenser in case you should change your mind. This leaves only the 3 bars I left today which my instructions from the management is to leave 3 soaps daily. I hope this is satisfactory. Kathy, Relief Maid

HANDYMAN PROS (NOT LICENSED) - RAPID RESPONSE, ALL Phases of Construction, New, Repair, Roofs, Bath, Kitchen, Painting, Custom, Carpentry, Landscaping, Concrete, minor Plumbing and Electrical, Tile, Granite & more, Professionally Designed Blue Prints (775)400-6822

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.

500 ROUNDS WINCHESTER 95GR 380 AMMO, 100 Fiocchi 95gr 380, and 25 Hornady Critical Defense 380, $25 per 100 rounds. No charge for the Hornady if you buy the rest. Call Bill in Minden (775)781-0148

HOME REPAIR PRO, MR. FIX IT, ANY OUTSIDE/INSIDE repairs, big or small, flat rate $40 per hour (775)691-5119

STUCCO AND DRYWALL, PAINT SERVICES, Interior, Exterior wall repairs, cracks, peels, dents, tape texturing, wall paper, popcorn ceiling, removal and refinish, “paint”, 25 years experience, Free Estimates, Licensed and Bonded, Call Fred (775)5076315

“YOUR HOMETOWN JUNK HAULER SINCE 1996!” Junk and Trash, etc, Carson Valley/Carson City, $369 a load plus dump fee, J.R.’s Hauling (775)265-6813

June 6th-9th - Carson Valley Days

Dear Maid, I hope you are my regular maid. Apparently Kathy did not tell you about my note to her concerning the little bars of soap. When I got back to my room this evening I found you had added 3 little Camays to the shelf under my medicine cabinet. I am going to be here in the hotel for two weeks and have brought my own bath-size Dial so I won’t need those 6 little Camays which are on the shelf. They are in my way when shaving, brushing teeth, etc. Please remove them. S. Berman

Dear Mr. Berman, My day off was last Wednesday so the relief maid left 3 hotel soaps as we are instructed by the management. I took the 6 soaps which were in your way on the shelf and put them in the soap dish where your Dial was. I put the Dial in the medicine cabinet for your convenience. I didn’t remove the 3 complimentary soaps which are always placed inside the medicine cabinet for all new check-ins and which you did not object to when you checked in last Monday. Please let me know if I can of further assistance. Your regular maid, Dotty

Dear Mr. Berman, The assistant manager, Mr. Kensedder, informed me this morning that you called him last evening and said you were unhappy with your maid service. I have assigned a new girl to your room. I hope you will accept my apologies for any past inconvenience. If you have any future complaints please contact me so I can give it my personal attention. Call extension 1108 between 8AM and 5PM. Thank you. Elaine Carmen, Housekeeper

Dear Miss Carmen, It is impossible to contact you by phone since I leave the hotel for business at 7:45 AM and don’t get back before 5:30 or 6PM. That’s the reason I called Mr. Kensedder last night. You were already off duty. I only asked Mr. Kensedder if he could do anything about those little bars of soap. The new maid you assigned me must have thought I was a new check-in today, since she left another 3 bars of hotel soap in my medicine cabinet along with her regular delivery of 3 bars on the bath-room shelf. In just 5 days here, I have accumulated 24 little bars of soap. Why are you doing this to me? S. Berman

Dear Mr. Berman, Your maid, Kathy, has been instructed to stop delivering soap to your room and remove the extra soaps. If I can be of further assistance, please call extension 1108 between 8AM and 5PM. Thank you, Elaine Carmen, Housekeeper

Dear Mr. Kensedder, My bath-size Dial is missing. Every bar of soap was taken from my room including my own bath-size Dial. I came in late last night and had to call the bellhop to bring me 4 little Cashmere Bouquets. S. Berman

Dear Mr. Berman, I have informed our housekeeper, Elaine Car-

men, of your soap problem. I cannot understand why there was no soap in your room since our maids are instructed to leave 3 bars of soap each time they service a room. The situation will be rectified immediately. Please accept my apologies for the inconvenience.

Martin L. Kensedder, Assistant Manager

Dear Mrs. Carmen, Who left 54 little bars of Camay in my room? I came in last night and found 54 little bars of soap. I don’t want 54 little bars of Camay. I want my one bar of bath-size Dial. Do you realize I have 54 bars of soap in here? All I want is my bath size Dial. Please give me back my bath-size Dial. S. Berman

Dear Mr. Berman, You complained of too much soap in your room so I had them removed. Then you complained to Mr. Kensedder that all your soap was missing so I personally returned them. The 24 Camays which had been taken and the 3 Camays you are supposed to receive daily. I don’t know anything about the 4 Cashmere Bouquets. Obviously your maid, Kathy, did not know I had returned your soaps so she also brought 24 Camays plus the 3 daily Camays. I don’t know where you got the idea this hotel issues bathsize Dial. I was able to locate some bath-size Ivory which I left in your room. Elaine Carmen, Housekeeper

Dear Mrs. Carmen, Just a short note to bring you up-to-date on my latest soap inventory. As of today I possess: On the shelf under medicine cabinet - 18 Camay in 4 stacks of 4 and 1 stack of 2.

On the Kleenex dispenser - 11 Camay in 2 stacks of 4 and 1 stack of 3. On the bedroom dresser - 1 stack of 3 Cashmere Bouquet, 1 stack of 4 hotel-size Ivory, and 8 Camay in 2 stacks of 4. Inside the medicine cabinet - 14 Camay in 3 stacks of 4 and 1 stack of 2.

In the shower soap dish - 6 Camay, very moist.

On the northeast corner of tub - 1 Cashmere Bouquet, slightly used. On the northwest corner of tub - 6 Camays in 2 stacks of 3.

Please ask Kathy when she services my room to make sure the stacks are neatly piled and dusted. Also, please advise her that stacks of more than 4 have a tendency to tip. May I suggest that my bedroom window sill is not in use and will make an excellent spot for future soap deliveries. One more item, I have purchased another bar of bath-sized Dial which I am keeping in the hotel vault in order to avoid further misunderstandings.

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What is the busiest airport in the United States?

The busiest airport in the United States is Atlanta’s HartsfieldJackson International Airport (ATL). The Atlanta airport is also the No. 1 busiest airport in the world. In 2022, 45.4 million passengers boarded commercial aircraft in Atlanta, according to the FAA. That was a nearly 24 percent increase over the 36.7 million enplanements in Atlanta in 2021.

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Kitchen Refinishing Services

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Don’t let anyone ruin your happiness just because they can’t find their own.

Home Insecurity

As I stepped out of the shower, I heard someone in my kitchen downstairs. Knowing that my wife was out, I grabbed my 1903 heirloom rifle—which no longer works—and crept downstairs, forgetting the fact that I was in my birthday suit.

I came around the corner with the gun raised, only to find my wife loading the dishwasher.

“What are you doing?” she asked.

“I thought I heard an intruder. I came down to scare him.”

Scanning the contours of my doughy, naked body, she mumbled, “You didn’t need the gun.”

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The Honest Lawyer?

The city miser was on his death bed, as his last request he asked to be alone with his lawyer, doctor, and priest. “I know I am going to die” he said ” and I would like to take my money with me, so I am going to give each of you $150,000 and I want you to each make sure the money gets in the coffin.” It was a few days after the funeral when the priest over flowing with guilt finally confided to the other two that he only put $100,000 back. “I’m glad you brought it up” said the doctor, “because I have also been feeling guilty, I only put $80,000 back.” “You people should be ashamed of yourselves” stormed the lawyer “stealing money like that, am I the only honest person here? Here look at this” he said pulling out his check book, “look I wrote out a check for the full $150,000!”

June 14th - Flag Day

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VFW Breakfast

January to October - 8:00am to 9:30am. Topaz VFW Post 3630 is again hosting a monthly breakfast at the TRE Community Center 3939 Carter Way on the 4th Saturday of each month. The breakfast is to rally support for TRE Veterans by bringing together families and friends for a fun event.

The VFW Post 3630 has a regular meeting at 4:00pm on the 3rd Wednesday every month. New members are always welcome.

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How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

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Good news, bad news

A New York attorney representing a wealthy art collector called his client and said to him, “Saul, I have some good news and I have some bad news.”

The art collector replied, “I’ve had an awful day; let’s hear the good news first.”

The attorney said, “Well, I met with your wife today, and she informed me that she invested $5,000 in two pictures that she thinks will bring a minimum of $15-20 million. I think she could be right.”

Saul replied enthusiastically, “Well done! My wife is a brilliant businesswoman! You’ve just made my day. Now I know I can handle the bad news. What is it?”

The attorney replied, “The pictures are of you with your secretary.”

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Just Checking In

A minister passing through his church in the middle of the day, decided to pause by the altar and see who had come to pray.

Just then the back door opened, a man came down the aisle, the minister frowned as he saw the man hadn’t shaved in a while.

His shirt was kinda shabby and his coat was worn and frayed, the man knelt, he bowed his head, then rose and walked away.

In the days that followed, each noon time came this chap, each time he knelt just for a moment, a lunch pail in his lap.

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Colorism

When I was born, I was black. When I grew up, I was black. When I go in the sun, I am black. When I am cold, I am black. When I am scared, I am black. When I am sick, I am black. And when I die, I still am black.

White folks... When you’re born, you’re pink. When you grow up, you’re white. When you go in sun, you’re red. When you’re cold, you’re blue. When you’re scared, you’re yellow. When you’re sick, you’re green. When you’re bruised, you’re purple. And when you die, you’re gray. So who might you be calling colored?? (author unknown)

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Well, the minister’s suspicions grew, with robbery a main fear, he decided to stop the man and ask him, “What are you doing here?”

The old man said, he worked down the road. Lunch was half an hour. Lunchtime was his prayer time, for finding strength and power.

“I stay only moments, see, because the factory is so far away; as I kneel here talking to the Lord, this is kinda what I say: “I just came again to tell you, lord, how happy I’ve been, since we found each other’s friendship and you took away my sin. Don’t know much of how to pray, but I think about you every day. So, Jesus, this is Jim checking in today.”

The minister feeling foolish, told Jim that was fine. He told the man he was welcome to come and pray just anytime.

Time to go, Jim smiled, said “Thanks.”

He hurried to the door. The minister knelt at the altar he’d never done it before.

His cold heart melted, warmed with love, and met with Jesus there. As the tears flowed, in his heart, he repeated old Jim’s prayer: “I just came again to tell you, Lord, how happy I’ve been, since we found each other’s friendship and you took away my sin. I don’t know much of how to pray, but I think about you every day. So,

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Jesus, this is me checking in today.”

Past noon one day, the minister noticed that old Jim hadn’t come. As more days passed without Jim, he began to worry some.

At the factory, he asked about him, learning he was ill. The hospital staff was worried, but he’d given them a thrill.

The week that Jim was with them, brought changes in the ward. His smiles, a joy contagious. Changed people, were his reward.

The head nurse couldn’t understand why Jim was so glad, when no flowers, calls or cards came, not a visitor he had.

The minister stayed by his bed, he voiced the nurse’s concern: No friends came to show they cared. He had nowhere to turn.

Looking surprised, old Jim spoke up and with a winsome smile; “the nurse is wrong, she couldn’t know, that in here all the while everyday at noon He’s here, a dear friend of mine, you see, He sits right down, takes my hand, leans over and says to me: “I just came again to tell you, Jim, how happy I have been, since we found this friendship, and I took away your sin. Always love to hear you pray, I think about you each day, and so Jim, this is Jesus checking in today.” (Author unknown)

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Johnson Lane Baptist Church

Bible Believing, Gospel Preaching, Christ Loving Church, Sunday, 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Sunday Service, 4pm Evening Service, 1581 Johnson Lane, Minden (775)267-9590

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SOUTH SIDE ESTATES, 1 SAWTOOTH WAY, OROVADA, NV. Squirrel season is coming around in the Orovada & Kings River Valley. Outdoor storage available for 5th wheels, trailers, utv’s and squirrel towers. Guided squirrel hunts available. For more information call Stacey Brinkerhoff (775)781-7515

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People who are not happy with themselves cannot possibly be happy with you.

June 16th - Happy Father’s Day

The Car Wash

The church choir was putting on a car wash to raise money to pay their expenses for a special trip. They made a large sign, CAR WASH FOR CHOIR TRIP, and on the given Saturday business was very good. But by two o’clock the skies clouded and the rain poured and there were hardly any customers.

Finally, one of the girl washers had an idea. She printed a very large poster which said, WE WASH (then an arrow pointing skyward) GOD RINSES. Business boomed!

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Life is not a fairy tale. You lose your shoe at midnight, you’re drunk.

Happy June/July Birthdays!

May you have all the love your heart can hold, all the happiness a day can bring, and all the blessings a life can unfold. Happy birthday!

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What was that again?

Two elderly ladies had been friends for many decades. Over the years they had shared all kinds of activities and adventures. Lately, their activities had been limited to meeting a few times a week to play cards.

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

Her friend glared at her. For at least three minutes she just stared and glared at her. Finally, she said, “How soon do you need to know?”

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June 20th - First Day of Summer!

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THINKING OF CALLING CASH PAID FOR Old Costume Jewelry? This may be a good time to call. Often times, callers tell me they have seen my ad for a long time. I have advertised for over eighteen years in the Sierra Scoop. Looking forward to meeting you. message or text Joanne at (775)430-2352

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Happy Father’s Day to my father and my son! Love you!

A Real Man

A real man is a woman’s best friend. He will never stand her up and never let her down. He will reassure her when she feels insecure and comfort her after a bad day. He will inspire her to do things she never thought she could do; to live without fear and forget regret. He will enable her to express her deepest emotions and give in to her most intimate desires. He will make sure she always feels as though she’s the most beautiful woman in the room and will enable her to be the most confident, sexy, seductive, and invincible. No wait... sorry... I’m thinking of wine. Never mind...

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I have a story that I feel should be shared with the world

Hello, everyone. My name is Bronson Layton. I am 23 years old, I am a college student, and I have a story that I feel should be shared with the world.

I come from a family that had never had a single record of ancestry with autism, not until the day I was born.

When I was two years old, my parents were still getting used to the lifestyle of raising a kid, but what they had noticed was what they considered “out of the ordinary” behavior. Whatever toys I played with, I placed them in a straight line, I had moody fits when I felt antagonized, etc.

Soon after my parents noticed these signs, they took me to a child psychiatrist, who eventually informed them that I have been diagnosed with a type of autism called Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), a disorder that delays the neurological growth of a child’s brain. The basic symptoms of this disorder include not being able to pick up social cues, possible isolation from interacting with friends or family, and the processing of speech, thinking, critical, and learning skills.

My diagnosis was in 1999, a time when autism was still not commonly understood and was still being observed. My parents were initially shocked at this revelation, as well as from the subsequent news from an optometrist that I was going to grow up blind, but they (and I) were not prepared for how the following events positively changed our lives forever.

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As I got older, I began to evolve from keeping to myself to interacting with other kids once I entered public school in first grade. I noticed how the other kids were able to answer questions in class a lot faster than I could understand. Because of my processed thinking, it took me two minutes to come up with an answer to the best of my abilities. From that year on, I had received special accommodations for my coursework, such as sitting in front of the class to read the board better, and taking longer time on tests.

Since fourth grade, I joined my school’s marching band, something I never had any interest in, but my mom convinced me that it was a great way to not only make friends, but to help gain more confidence in myself. I played the trumpet for two years, and after that, I played the baritone horn.

At the same time during fourth grade, I discovered my talent for creative writing. I realized on the day I wrote my first Spider-Man story, my processed thinking and my imagination harbored a fundamental feature for my character: a hidden talent.

As the years passed, and as I got older, I helped my fellow classmates and peer groups write essays, and I even shared what original pieces I wrote with my class occasionally, despite I was still unaware about my diagnosis.

However, one day when I was fifteen years old, I came home and straightened up the house for my parents, and at some point, I found some papers scattered across the corner of one room near a filing cabinet. I picked them up and began reading because I was curious. The bottom of one of the papers said, “Autism diagnosis confirmed,” and I kept reading through the other papers to find a checklist of my habits and behavioral traits; it was from that fateful psychiatrist appointment thirteen years prior to my discovery. In that moment, I finally learned the real truth about myself.

My parents kept it from me because they thought it would af-

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fect my self esteem to the point that I felt like a freak to others, but I wasn’t mad at them. I understood why they’d hide this from me because they really love me, and ever since then, I’ve accepted who I am, and I use my talents to help others who need a friend.

Ever since my discovery, I led my class’s graduation as the valedictorian and class president, I’ve traveled to a prestigious college to earn a Master’s degree in English in order to become a professor, I’m about to retire from marching in my college band since I’ve done so much in twelve years, I manage my own YouTube channel called “Brons Over Brains” that encourages people on the spectrum to be themselves and to overcome challenges while following my life journey, I’ve been able to make all A’s so far in my college career, and now I am a part of this special group that will allow me

to share my thoughts with kindred spirits!

Everyone, including the parents of children with autism, you are all on the right path in life, no matter how different you think you are from other people. Being different is never a bad thing. We are all unique in our own way, because that’s the adventure of being human. Don’t worry, you’ve got this.

If any of you need a friend and need advice on how to navigate through life with autism, I will be happy to share my experience as an autistic with you to show sympathy and compassion. Remember, you are never alone. (7/2023)

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Being a senior is just walking around wondering what you’re forgetting

Just being practical

A man wasn’t feeling well so he went to the doctor. After examining him the doctor took his wife aside, and said, “your husband has a very sensitive heart. I am afraid he’s not going to make it, unless you treat him like a king, which means you are at his every beck and call, 24 hours a day and that he doesn’t have to do anything himself.”

On the way home the husband asked with a note of concern “what did he say?” “Well”, the lady responded, “he said it looks like you probably won’t make it.”

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Grandmas are Special!

A man moves into a nudist colony. He receives a letter from his grandmother asking him to send her a current photo of himself in his new location.

Too embarrassed to let her know that he lives in a nudist colony, he cuts a photo in half and mails it.

The next day he discovers that he had accidentally sent the bottom half of the photo. He’s really worried but then remembers how bad his grandmother’s eyesight is, and hopes she won’t notice.

A few weeks later, he receives a letter from his grandmother, It says: “Thank you for the picture. Change your hairstyle... it makes your nose look too short.” Love, Grandma

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A tribute to Mom’s & Dad’s

“I don’t know when it started, or how it all began, but God created families, as only our Lord can. He was teaching what it means to love, honor, and obey. He wanted a strong bond that we don’t see too much today. He wanted someone to hold us and show respect for others. He wanted someone who’d be gentle, so he created mothers. He wanted someone strong, a support filled with love, so he created fathers, sent from heaven up above.” (M. Moran)

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I hope your days start with a smile and end with laughter.

Instructions for Life

Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any others. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have, or sleep all you want. When you say, “I love you,” mean it. When you say, “I’m sorry,” look the person in the eye. Be engaged at least six months before you get married. Never laugh at anyone’s dreams. People who don’t have dreams don’t have much. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt, but it’s the only way to live life completely. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. Don’t judge people by their relatives. Talk slowly but think quickly.

When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask, “Why do you want to know?” Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.Say “God bless you” when you hear someone sneeze. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. Remember the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice. Spend some time alone.

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