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MOBILE COMPUTER REPAIR AND SERVICE - Quality work performed in-shop, in office or in-home. Dependable, affordable! Over 17+ Years Experience. Proudly serving Carson Valley and Surrounding Communities. Call Nick at Technologic Computer Repair (775)450-7570
GARAGE SALE - SEPTEMBER 23RD-24TH, 8AM; Fabrics, many different choices, miscellaneous sewing supplies, and many unopened name brand perfumes. 23 Mason Rd., Yerington
6.5X300 WEATHERBY MAG MARK V, VORTEX Diamondback tactical 4-12x40 scope NEW (214)500-7714
137 BALES COW/GOAT HAY - $10 PER BALE for all (775)450-8409
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
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)4302352
HUGE SALE! SEPTEMBER 29TH AND 30TH: 1942 Oliver tractor, Singer sewing machine, small appliances, lift chair, royal blue (like new), tools, furniture, poker table top, collectables, bedding, linens, pictures, clothes, dishes, men and women’s skis and equipment, lawn games, costume jewelry, VHS and DVD’S, books, Christmas decorations, 23 Upper Colony Road, Smith Valley
WE’RE THE SOLUTION TO YOUR CLUTTER problems. Put a roll-off dumpster at your home, you load, we remove, ask us about out loading assistance available (775)297-2320
The Scoop on the “Scoop”
The “Scoop” is delivered to your mailboxes EVERY OTHER MONTH,. Please hold on to your Scoop in case you need to refer to it for services or other before the next issue hits your mailbox. If by chance you need a copy of the Scoop, there is a magazine rack out in front of the office at 1623 8th Street, Minden. You can also visit sierrascoop.com or scan the QR CODE on a following page in this issue to view the current online edition of the Scoop, etc.
Questions, inquiries and ad submittals for the next issue? You can email, sierrascoop@charter.net or call 775-782-4520. Thank you so much for your support and business.
Lisa Coffron/ Publisher Sierra Scoop
FOR SALE: TROY-BILT STORM SNOW BLOWER 2620; 26” clearing width; electric start. Asking $900 cash, Call (775)783-8329
SAGE LE POLE - PFLUEGER MEDALIST REEL. Waders / Boots size 11. Float tube/ Fins. Vest and line and Flies. All together $1,000 value, make an offer (775)219-9790
Marriage quotes
There was a man who said, “I never knew what happiness was until I got married...and then it was too late!” Love is one long sweet dream, and marriage is the alarm clock. They say when a man holds a woman’s hand before marriage, it is love; after marriage, it is self-defense. When a newly married man looks happy, we know why. But when a ten-year married man looks happy, we wonder why. There was this lover who said that he would go through hell for her. They got married, and now he is going through hell.
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
LAWN CARE SERVICE! MOWING, TRIMMING, Pruning, sprinkler repair and general yard cleanup, over 10 years experience, Andres (775)400-4742
PRE-ESTATE SALE! FURNITURE, CLOTHES, TOOLS and so much more, too much to list, call for details (775)2663699
The 1% age group living in North America
This special group was born between 1930 & 1946 = a 16 year span. In 2022, their age range is between 76 and 92.
Interesting Facts: You are the smallest group of children born since the early 1900’s. You are the last generation, climbing out of the depression, who can remember the winds of war and the impact of a world at war that rattled the structure of our daily lives for years. You are the last to remember ration books for everything from gas to sugar to shoes to stoves. You saved tin foil and poured fried meat fat into tin cans. You can remember milk being delivered to your house early in the morning and placed in the “milk box”. Discipline was enforced by parents and teachers. You are the last generation who spent childhood without television; instead, you “imagined” what you heard on the radio.
With no TV, you spent your childhood “playing outside”. There was no Little League. There was no city playground for kids. The lack of television in your early years meant that you had little real understanding of what the world was like. We got black+white TV in the late 40s that had 3 stations and no remote. Telephones were one to a house, often shared (party lines), and hung on the wall in the kitchen (no cares about privacy). Computers were called calculators; they were hand-cranked. Typewriters were driven by pounding fingers, throwing the carriage, and changing the ribbon. ‘INTERNET’ and ‘GOOGLE’ were words that did not exist. Newspapers and magazines were written for adults and the news was broadcast on your radio in the evening. (your dad would give you the comic pages when he read the news)
New highways would bring jobs and mobility. Most highways were 2 lanes (no interstates). You went downtown to shop. You walked to school. The radio network expanded from 3 stations to thousands. Your parents were suddenly free from the confines of the depression and the war, and they threw themselves into working hard to make a living for their families. You weren’t neglected, but you weren’t today’s all-consuming family focus. They were glad you played by yourselves. They were busy discovering the postwar world.
You entered a world of overflowing plenty and opportunity; a world where you were welcomed, enjoyed yourselves. You felt secure in your future, although the depression and poverty were deeply remembered. Polio was still a crippler. Everyone knew someone who had it You came of age in the ‘50s and ‘60s. You are the last generation to experience an interlude when there were no threats to our homeland.
World War 2 was over and the cold war, terrorism, global warming, and perpetual economic insecurity had yet to haunt life.
Only your generation can remember a time after WW2 when our world was secure and full of bright promise and plenty. You grew up at the best possible time, a time when the world was getting better. More than 99% of you are retired now, and you should feel privileged to have “lived in the best of times!”
If you have already reached the age of 80 years old, you have outlived 99% of all the other people currently in the world! “You are a 1% ‘er.
WANTED: LICENSE PLATES, OLD MOTORCYCLE Helmets, Old Pre-1970’s Levi’s, Musical instruments, Old Watches and Old Lighters, John (775)315-4930
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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
Douglas County Republican Women... will be meeting on October 4, 2023 at Valley Christian Fellowship, 1681 Lucerne Avenue, Minden NV at 11:30 am. Our speaker will be Michael McDonald, Chairman of the Nevada Republican Central Committee. He will be speaking about the upcoming caucus/primary scheduled for February 2024. We are looking forward to his presentation. Please RSVP to Elinor Lacy at: elinoralacy3@comcast.net, or call 415-985-5432. The cost of the lunch and meeting is $15.00 each Hope to see you on the 4th.
1990 18’ COMPANION CALAY MODEL 221. Very clean with a new mattress. Asking $5,000 (775)790-3170
FN HIGH POWER, 9MM, $900. COLT 1911, 22LR, Railed, new, $430. DPMS AR10, .308, scope, $1300. GForce, 12ga pump, stainless 3”, wood furniture, $410. CZ,P10m, 9mm compact, $370. Primers, small rifle, small pistol, $90/1000 (775)720-6076
DANISH MODERN BEECHWOOD DINING Table with 4 chairs and 2 leaves. Finish is lightly scratched on leaves $200, Call (775)265-7625
Learning to count
The teacher asks little Johnny if he knows his numbers. “Yes,” he says, “I do. My father taught me.” “Good. What comes after three.” “Four,” answers little Johnny. “What comes after six?” “Seven.”
“Very good,” says the teacher. “Your dad did a good job. What comes after ten?” Little Johnny smiles and says, “Jack.”
LAKESHORE AMMUNITION IS YOUR LOCAL source for everything you need for firearms training and self defense! Call us at (208)340-6097 or visit us on our website at lakeshoreammunition.com
And God created...
And Adam said, “Lord, when I was in the garden, you walked with me every day. Now I do not see you anymore. I am lonesome here and it is difficult for me to remember how much you love me.”
And God said, “No problem! I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will know I love you, even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish and childish and unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourself.”
And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased.
And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and he wagged his tail. And Adam said, “But Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and all the good names are taken and I cannot think of a name for this new animal.”
And God said, “No problem! Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG.”
And Dog lived with Adam and was a companion to him and loved him. And Adam was comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content and wagged his tail.
After a while, it came to pass that Adam’s guardian angel came to the Lord and said, “Lord, Adam has become filled with pride. He struts and preens like a peacock and he believes he is worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught him that he is loved, but no one has taught him humility.”
And the Lord said, “No problem! I will create for him a com-
panion who will be with him forever and who will see him as he is. The companion will remind him of his limitations, so he will know that he is not worthy of adoration.”
And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam. And Cat would not obey Adam.
And when Adam gazed into Cat’s eyes, he was reminded that he was not the supreme being. And Adam learned humility.
And God was pleased. And Adam was greatly improved. And Cat did not care one way or the other.
“A MOVING EXPERIENCE” - MOVE ASSISTANCE, 25+ years experience, Senior Discounts! KenJeter, kenjeter65@ gmail.com or (775)530-8932
SALT WATER SWIMMING POOL SERVICE, Mountain Pool & Spa (530)318-1698
HENRY RIFLE, GOLDEN BOY, 22, BRAND NEW, STILL in box $600, Call (775)790-3445
TRUCKING, DUMP TRUCK, BOBCAT/LOADER, Excavation and Water Truck Services, call Wade Draper - EMS Transport at (775)690-1671
CRAFTSMAN WORKBENCH 24” DEEP X 6’W X 42”H, wood top with particle board to fit $118 (775)392-3099
September 23rd - First Day of Fall
PAINTING BY ART - STAINING AND PAINTING done at affordable rates, personal service with 20 years experience, call for free estimate, Gardnerville (775)392-3997
Why we spray perfume on pulse points?
According to old wives’ tales, spraying perfume on your pulse points would help it last longer. This is because these places on your body emit heat, which aids in discharging your scent into the atmosphere. The base of your throat, behind the ear, on the wrists, in the inner elbow, and behind your knees are the warmest regions on your body.
MANUELS LANDSCAPING - PAVERS, ROCK, landscaping, retaining walls, fire pits, outdoor water feature designs, fences, turf, sod, all for a great price, you’ll be happy, Call (775)291-7499
WANTED! RV ENCLOSED GARAGE TO RENT FOR A 40’ MOTORHOME, winter months or longer, around Gardnerville (805)876-5406
CHÉ WHITE BOOKKEEPING & PAYROLL Services, Specializing in Small Business, Corporation, Not-for-Profit, and Personal Finance. 25+ years experience. Located in Carson Valley, CheWhiteBooks@gmail.com or (844)343-0343
“Maybe you are searching among the branches, for what only appears in the roots.”
Custodian Job Opening
Douglas County School District is currently accepting applications for Custodians; various positions & sites (40 hours per week) Starting Salary: $18.22/hour or up to 5 years of experience; Full benefits; medical, dental, vision & life insurance. Paid sick leave, vacation & holidays. NV PERS retirement.
SUGAR PLUM HOUSEKEEPING - LICENSED with References, $50/hour (775)220-4252
NEED ENCLOSED STORAGE? 40X8 (320 SQ FT) available for rent (775)265-4766
SILVER STATE IT – BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL Computer Services available in office or in home. Located in Gardnerville (775)200-9020
Watercolor Class
This a combo class of Beginning Watercolor and Intuitive Painting. October 4th,11th,16th and 25th at 9:30am - 12:30pm at the Carson Valley Museum, Hwy 395,Gardnerville. Call Vickie for more details (775)265-0320.
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
1971 DODGE D300 TRUCK, 413 III V8 5 SPEED transmission, 10’ utility cabinets, small crane $3,500; all steel shop desk, standard size drawer for keyboard $100; super heavy duty engine stand, worm drive $200; transmission jack low, American made $50; Craftsman Taiwan ¾” socket and ratchet set, in case, 20 piece $100; auto scan engine scope, 4” screen, free standing roll around $200 (775)265-0548
HANDYMAN - RETIRED FROM CONSTRUCTION, $35 per hour, discounts to seniors and military, free estimates and advice, Call JD (775)781-1531
7 Rules of Life
1. Make peace with your past so it won’t disturb your present. 2. What other people think of you is none of your business. 3. Time heals almost everything. Give it time. 4. No one is in charge of your happiness, except you. 5. Don’t compare your life to others and don’t judge them, you have no idea what their journey is all about. 6. Stop thinking too much. It’s alright not to know the answers. 7. Smile. You don’t own all the problems in the world.
WANTED!! OLD METAL SEWING MACHINE tables, old park benches, any shape or style, Carson City (408)270-4028
ATII 46 GALLON AUXILIARY DIESEL FUEL TANK. Aluminum Diamond Plate, 12 in. W x 16 1/2 in. H x 57 in. L, Excellent Condition, $400, Call (760)616-4898
1984 FORESTRY CREW BUS INTERNATIONAL 6.9 Diesel 90,000 miles runs great 11x22.5 front tires 10x22.5 rears $8,000 (775)901-0717
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
October 9th - Columbus Day
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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
HANDYMAN - ITS TIME TO SEAL YOUR CONCRETE before winter! Pour and finished concrete, small jobs around the house, Call Chuck (559)426-9984
ABC WINDOW CLEANERS, SERVING GARDNERVILLE and Minden areas, 35 years experience, NV20161064184, Rick (530)544-0590
2006 TOYOTA TACOMA TRD SPORT FOR SALE. Silver. 4 liter 6 with manual 6 speed. Mechanically excellent. Interior excellent. Body good, $11,000, Leave message (925)812-6189
Top 10 Reasons you know you’re too old to trick or treat when:
10. You get winded from knocking on the door. 9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you. 8. You ask for high fiber candy only. 7. When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your Balance and fall over. 6. People say: “Great Boris Karloff Mask,” And you’re not wearing a mask. 5. When the door opens you yell, “Trick or...” And you can’t remember the rest. 4. By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders 3. You have to carefully choose a costume that won’t dislodge your hairpiece. 2. You’re the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker. And the number one reason you know you are too old to go Trick Or Treating... 1. You have to go home to pee after every other house.
DECKS! RESURFACE, REPAIR, REPLACED AND trash removal, Serving Carson Valley (775)315-2235
WANTED! COMIC BOOKS AND/OR SPORTS CARDS, I can come to you (562)706-4224
WOOD STOVE PELLETS, WE SELL Pellets, cleanest burning, highest heat output, out performs all others, ½ cord almond firewood, bensonfeed.com, Benson Feed, Carson City (775)882-3999
ATTENTION CRAFTERS! I’M SELLING MY - CRICKET, scrap booking, jewelry making stamping (over 100), alcohol ink, diamond painting, card making with all the ‘bits and pieces” you’ll need, make me an offer for all or individual (818)398-3411
A new way to diet...
Tammy and Ann were shopping. When they started to discuss their home lives, Tammy said, “Seems like all Alfred and I do anymore is fight. I’ve been so upset I’ve lost 10 pounds.”
“Why don’t you just leave him then ?” said Ann.
“Oh ! Not yet.” Tammy replied, “I’d like to lose at least another ten to fifteen pounds first.”
2 CLAW FOOT TUBS $50 EACH, TWO 1940’S MODEL Maytag
“YOUR
Junk and Trash, etc, Carson Valley/Carson City, $349 a load plus dump fee, J.R.’s Hauling (775)265-6813
Handling Teens
A wise old gentleman retired and purchased a modest home near a junior high school. He spent the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment. Then a new school year began. The very next afternoon three young boys, full of youthful, after-school enthusiasm, came down his street, beating merrily on every trash can they encountered. The crashing percussion continued day after day, until finally the wise old man decided it was time to take some action.
The next afternoon, he walked out to meet the young percussionists as they banged their way down the street. Stopping them, he said, “You kids are a lot of fun. I like to see you express your exuberance like that. In fact, I used to do the same thing when I was your age. Will you do me a favor? I’ll give you each a dollar if you’ll promise to come around every day and do your thing.” The kids were elated and continued to do a bang-up job on the trash cans.
After a few days, the old-timer greeted the kids again, but this time he had a sad smile on his face.
“This recession’s really putting a big dent in my income,” he told them. “From now on, I’ll only be able to pay you 50 cents to beat on the cans.”
The noisemakers were obviously displeased, but they did accept his offer and continued their afternoon ruckus. A few days
“The Paper With A Hometown Flavor”washers and rinse tub, works $50; 1950’s model works, excellent condition $150, rinse tub $100, Al (775)4652173 HOMETOWN JUNK HAULER SINCE 1996!”
later, the wily retiree approached them again as they drummed their way down the street.
“Look,” he said, “I haven’t received my Social Security check yet, so I’m not going to be able to give you more than 25 cents. Will that be okay?”
“A lousy quarter?” the drum leader exclaimed. “If you think we’re going to waste our time, beating these cans around for a quarter, you’re nuts! No way, mister. We quit!” And the old man enjoyed peace.
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STEINWAY PIANO 1940 MODEL K, UPRIGHT Ebony Ivory, very good condition, can be seen at private residence in Virginia City, photos available, asking $4,000 OBO (775)772-4672
ACME BOAT & RV STORAGE – RESIDENT MANAGER, fenced, lighted, lowest rates around, Gardnerville (775)2654766
1939 FORD PICKUP UNASSEMBLED. CAB, frame, bed, axles, transmission, differential housing and shaft, drums, rebuilt steering box, radiator, grille, and numerous other parts. Asking $2,450 (775)315-9949
Annual Bonanza Kennel Club
AKC All-Breed Dog Shows...
Obedience & Rally Trials, September 29th through October 1st, Fuji Park in Carson City. Scent Match & Specialties for six breeds on Friday. ACT on Saturday. Pee Wee class on Saturday free to children 5-8 years old. All-Breed Shows on Saturday & Sunday. CGC CGCA, & Trick Dog evaluations available Saturday & Sunday. The public is invited to come watch free, please leave your dogs at home! Information is available at www.BonanzaKC.com or 775-887-8822.
October 31st - Halloween
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)507-6315
$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
Birthday gift...
When my three-year-old son opened the birthday gift from his grandmother, he discovered a water pistol. He squealed with delight and headed for the nearest sink.
I was not so pleased. I turned to Mom and said, “I’m surprised at you. Don’t you remember how we used to drive you crazy with water guns?”
Mom smiled and then replied, “Oh, I remember....”
ELECTIRC HOSPITAL BED WITH SIDE BARs and mattresses gently used new 2022, asking $273, text for photo and details (775)762-2210
PIANO, GUITAR, COMPOSITION LESSONS. ALL LEVELS and ages. Experienced teachers with music degrees. Jim and Janet, Sunridge/Carson City (415)678-0504
Jesus is Watching
A burglar breaks into a home; its dark and he is walking around when he hears a scary voice. “Jesus is watching you!”
He stops and looks around in the dark, scared. He walks another few feet when the voice comes again, this time louder. “Jesus is watching you!”
By now, starting to freak out, he wonders if this is a good idea.
He walks another few feet when suddenly the voice comes again, louder and right in front of him. By now terrified he pulls out his flashlight, and in the (shaking) beam of the light he sees a parrot in a cage.
The parrot says “Jesus is watching you!”
The burglar says “so you can talk.” The parrot replies, “Of course”. The burglar says “what’s your name then?” The parrot replies “Samson”.
The burglar laughs and says to the parrot, “what sort of idiot calls a parrot Samson”. The parrot replies.” The same idiot that called the Rottweiler Jesus!”
MONUMENTS UNLIMITED, EADSTONES, curbing, granite and concrete, all colors available, quality work (775)720-1627
HARLEY DAVIDSON ENGINE REBUILDING, 30+ years experience, quick turn-around! Free pick–up and delivery, californiafritz.com or (530)694-2521
BRIDGESTONE 275/50/R22 ALMOST NEW tires, only 200 miles, asking $1,000 for all OBO (775)720-1627
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1950’S JUKE BOX $2,000; 1998 NASH 5TH wheel 28.5, new bed, toilet, blinds $7,000; antique dresser, 4 drawers with mirror $60;, corner lot make offer; new women’s Tour Edge Golf clubs with bag $200, paid $500 (775)560-6496
HOME REPAIR PRO, MR. FIX IT, ANY OUTSIDE/INSIDE repairs, big or small, flat rate $40 per hour (775)6915119
AERATING & DETHATCHING $300 MOST Yards, Sprinkler Repair, Tree & Juniper Removal, Excavating, Earth, Turf & Timber Landscape Maintenance (775)450-1955
YARD ENHANCEMENT SERVICES, handyman, fence repair/rebuild, tree and brush trim/removal, defensible space improvement, hauling, dump runs, Serving Gardnerville, Kelly (209)352-0084
The Stormy Sea
As the storm raged, the captain realized his ship was sinking fast. He called out, “Anyone here know how to pray?” One man stepped forward. “Aye, Captain, I know how to pray.”
“Good,” said the captain, “You pray while the rest of us put on our life jackets. We’re one short.”
What is Sharenting?
Sharenting is the act of parents, caregivers, or relatives oversharing content about children in their lives, including videos, images, and news, on the internet—typically on social media platforms.
If there’s anything parents like to do, it’s talk about their children—and show pictures of them. This is normal. It’s good. It’s about love, pride and building community.
But with the explosion of social media, those funny stories— or cute pictures and videos—that you used to share with just your family, your officemates or the other parents at the playground can now be shared with literally the entire world. Millions of them are being shared, every day.
Most of the time, sharing isn’t a big deal. But sometimes, it is. The DaddyOfFive saga—in which a couple shared “pranking” videos of their children that bordered on child abuse, and ended up losing custody of two of their children—is an extreme example of how “sharenting” can go terribly wrong. But even though it is an extreme example, it’s a cautionary tale about how what seems like a good idea at the time can end up being a bad idea, for all sorts of reasons.
Nothing online is completely private, and everything is permanent. You can use privacy settings, and you absolutely should, but there are always ways around them (such as screen shots)— and even when you take something down, that doesn’t mean it’s completely gone. Ultimately, it’s not your information; it belongs to your children.
This second point is particularly important in this new digital age, where all of us have a “digital footprint.” A quick Google
search can bring up all sorts of information about a person. It’s one thing if you are an adult and have chosen to post or share content about yourself—or have done things knowing they could be shared online. It’s entirely another if you had no say in it whatsoever—especially when the content might be embarrassing, or worse. Think of it this way: your child has a right to privacy.
A few statistics - According to TIME, a staggering 92% of American children have an online presence before they’re two years old. In fact, a quarter of all kids are on social media before they’re even born, in the form of sonograms shared online or on Instagram accounts that are specifically dedicated to the new baby.
By the time a child is five years old, most parents will have already shared roughly 1,500 photos of them on social media, according to some estimates. Sites like Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat are flooded with content that features kids.
WANTED! YOUR OLD SNOWMOBILE, I WILL remove it and pay cash if in decent condition, Call Gary (775)783-7070
CYCLE ROLLERS $60; 19’ SEASWIRL BOAT $3,800; 1965 El Camino, fiberglass camper shell rolling project car $1,300; Marcy cable and weight machine $150; Iron-horse pull up bar/bar dip/push-ups and ab deck $60; heavy punching bag and stand, speed bag and speed bag deck $140; 7’x7’ Jacuzzi 3’ deep plus stairs, utility box and cleaning supplies, seated storage bench; 4 wheel adapters, aluminum, 4 on 4 ½ lug pattern to a 5; small chipper $100 (775)445-0950
PERFECTO GARDENING SERVICES, SERVING Carson Valley over 20 Years! Tree and Bush trimming, lawn care, competitive rates and all work guaranteed (775)265-7081
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
4 WHEEL ONE HORSE BUGGY WITH NEXW UPHOLSTERY, excellent condition $3,000 (209)769-1832
VFW ATTENTION
VFW Breakfast for 2023 - Jan. to Oct. - 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.
39” ROKU TV IN GOOD CONDITION, REQUIRES internet connection $70 (775)781-8037
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Old is when...
Your sweetie says, ‘Let’s go upstairs and make whoopie,’ and you answer, ‘Honey, I can’t do both!’
Your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes and you’re barefoot.
A gorgeous babe catches your fancy and your pacemaker opens the garage door.
You don’t care where your spouse goes, just as long as you don’t have to go along.
You are cautioned to slow down by the doctor instead of by the police.
‘Getting a little action’ means, ‘I don’t need to take any fiber today.’
‘Getting lucky’ means you find your car in the parking lot.
You start saying things like, ‘Gee, this sebaceous cyst is killing me!’
Someone mistakes you for a sun-dried tomato while you’re shopping at the grocery store.
An ‘all nighter’ means not getting up to pee!
COMPUTER PROBLEMS? DO YOU NEED help connecting your gadgets? On-site computer repair and network configurations, Honest and Affordable, justin.nelson@goowy. com (775)450-3735
STANDARD FLAG GRAVEL, R&J TRUCKING delivers, 25 years experience, call Roger (775)233-7337
“If not now.....then when?”
MIGUEL’S GARDEN SERVICE, FULL LAWN MAINTENANCE, clean up, fertilizing, dead shrubs and trees pulled out, excellent references, great rates, serving Carson Valley 27+ years! (775)265-0501
WORLD WAR II MEMORABILIA GERMAN HELMET, Chinese Collectible rifle, call for details. Float tube, Creek Co. 420 Ultralight with extras $145 OBO, Reid (775)7209273
How to find out who your best friend is!
Here is a simple 3 step method to find out who your best friend REALLY is! This method will work, but one person might be a little mad at you for a while... 3 STEP PLAN Step 1: Lock both your spouse and your dog in the trunk of the car. Step 2: Wait 1-2 days. Step 3: Open the trunk. Which one is happy to see you??
ALLERGIES AND DUST A PROBLEM? WHOLE house air duct cleaning special $599, all vents, returns, heater and ac cleaned and sanitized, dryer vent cleaning $129, call Peake Air, NV#260831 (775)392-0994
10% OFF ON ANY SIZE NEW GARAGE DOOR! 50 years experience, offering Doors by CHI, Liftmaster garage door openers, spring or rollers replacement, service to most residential doors: senior, military and cash discounts. Jim Dyer Overhead Door (775)883-7740, para espanol (775)445-9448
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Kitchen Refinishing Services
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DON’T RE-FACE OR REPLACE YOUR CABINETS UNTIL YOU EVALUATE OUR REFURBISHING / SERVICES! (WE ARE 80% LESS COSTLY)
We utilize exclusive Products & Processes by ‘CABINET GUARD’ (pat. pending) w/ 40 + years of development by founder & master craftsman Dana Ayler: “I will wind back the clock on your Cabinets”.
We blend over, ‘Refurbishing’ your original cabinet finish, so there is no stripping or sanding mess! We are completely dustless! Starting w/ a thorough cleaning, then rejuvenate & re-luster the wood’s grain for its contribution and light color (tint) to block yellowing from the original finish, w/ 100% UV protection all with exclusive ‘CABINET GUARD’ (pat. pending) products. Final topcoat/s, very durable, strong enough for hardwood flooring, superior ware, extreme moisture resistance, 100 % UVProtected. * Easier to clean & maintain * Spray-less & EPA –Non -Toxic * No need to empty out Cabinets * You do not lose daily function of your kitchen * Good for environment, no tree cutting * Door Sampling * Written local Client Testimonials & References * Up to 20% in discounts, inquire.
Workdays: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Returning your kitchen back to you until 9:00 a.m. the next morning! I Dana, perform all work on job site.
Questions: www.danadesignnv@hotmail.com or call: Dana, Cabinets Etc. @ (775)781-7462 or Kathy @ (775)782-7821 or visit our new website cabinetguard.net NV. Lic. #18331, CA. Lic. #310071.
USA DRYWALL LLC, REMODELS AND REPAIRS, Hanging, Taping, any texture, Additions, No Job too small, Insured and Bonded, NV#88940 (775)247-2539
1997 BMW K1100LT SILVER AND BLACK Motorcycle. 40,400 miles. Two side and one back storage compartments. One gas tank bag, Asking $5,875 (775)315-9949
ALPINE TREE SERVICE - TRIMMING, REMOVAL, grinding and lot clearing, no job too small, Licensed, Insured and over 35+ years experience (530)721-3136
SPECIALIZING IN GARAGES, ADDITIONS, REMODELS, decks, patio covers, free estimates, NV#0080432, Redline Construction Inc. (775)781-3955
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
Olive oil....
Trying to control her frizzy and dry hair, Kay treated her scalp with olive oil before washing it. Worried that the oil might leave an odor than that her hair obviously needed it, she washed her hair several times with strong soap.
That night when Kay went to bed, she leaned over to her husband and asked, “Do I smell like olive oil?”
“Why?” he asked, pulling back. “Do I smell like Popeye?”
DIXIE-NORFOLK COCACOLA VENDING MACHINE
Model 180 manufactured 1996 works well $1,000 (775)9010717
G & J LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE, TRIM, prune, fertilize, aerate, sprinklers, General clean-up, Free Estimates, Victor (775)291-1672
D R LANDSCAPING, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, TREE work and yard cleanups, sprinkler repairs and weed abatement, house and garage clean ups, Dave (775)671-0808
Advice from children...
1. Never trust a dog to watch your food. 2. When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I look stupid?’ 3. Never tell your mom her diet’s not working. 4. Stay away from prunes. 5. Never pee on an electric fence. 6. Don’t squat with your spurs on. 7. Don’t pull dad’s finger when he tells you to. 8. When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. 9. Never allow your three-year old brother in the same room as your school assignment. 10. Never hold a dust buster and a cat at the same time. 11. You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. 12. Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick. 13. Don’t pick on your sister when she’s holding a baseball bat. 14. When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your mom when she’s on the phone. 15. Never try to baptize a cat.
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
WHIRLPOOL UPRIGHT 16 CUBIC FOOT FREEZER; Kenmore 9½’ refrigerator; 11’ Cantilever umbrella with stand; Holmes cool mist humidifier; Bissell vacuum; 4-7 quart crock pot; Hamilton Beach food processor; Nesco 18 quart roaster; Lasko Wind Tunnel fan; Echo 2 stroke grass trimmer; Coleman propane BBQ; Chicago Tile saw with tub; Campbell Hausfield compressor; 2 gorilla ladders; Craftsman 16” chain saw; tree limb saw; extendable Hitachi leaf blower, Call for more details (307)751-1733
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SW MODEL 29 44 MAG NICKEL PLATED 8 3/8” barrel, like new $2,200 (214)500-7714
1992 25’ AIRSTREAM, SLEEPS 4, TOILET AND SHOWER, kitchen and more, good condition, asking $24,000 (775)303-2083
Come join us at 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
YARDISTRY GAZEBO MOSQUITO SCREEN, 12’ X 12’, also fits 12’ X 14’ gazebo, new, still in unopened box, asking $380 (775)461-0675
LAWN CARE SERVICE! AERATING, THATCHING, Mowing, Trimming, Pruning, Sprinklers/Repair, General Yard Clean Up, Free Estimates, 10+ Years Experience, Ruben (775)430-3585
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR JACK $100 (714)981-7625
KENNY AND COLLEEN’S STUMP GRINDING services, K&C stump grinding services, Call (917)362-3181 or (410)739-4052
Growing up in the 40’s and 50’s
This week was the beginning of my spring cleaning. I worked on the game cupboard and the toys upstairs. I also dug into the coats as well making decisions as to what I will keep and what I will give away. The seasonal cleaning always yields donations for charitable organizations. That is a good thing. If I no longer use something someone else can make use of it.
That whole process got me to thinking about what was normal to me when I was growing up. We played differently than the children of today play. We gathered at each other’s houses to play with whatever we could find.
Life was not an endless accumulation of toys and it certainly did not include electronics. We did not even have toys with batteries in those days. We got toys for Christmas, but not as much as the children of today get. There were few affluent parents who could afford to “spoil” their children in those days. Life was much simpler.
Since I was a little girl with dolls to play with I often played house. My friends and I were the mothers. We played for hours on my grandparents’ front porch. I did have a doll bed (vintage from my mother’s childhood), a wooden cradle, a small rocking chair, and a wooden high chair. We took turns with those.
My mother knitted doll-sized sweaters and blankets. My grandmother made clothes for the dolls out of her dress scraps.
I remember that I sent for an airline stewardess set. After that arrived, I frequently played I was a stewardess serving food to the passengers. I remember adopting a lamp in the living room as my microphone to talk to the passengers. It had a base that resembled a microphone. I announced if there was turbulence or if the passengers were to fasten their seat belts. I learned all of this from watching airplanes on television.
My doll dishes were fun to eat out of. I had some red plastic ice cream dishes that I served real ice cream in from time to time. I also had a teapot that grandma filled with hot chocolate so that we could drink that in the little china cups.
That was the kind of fun we had. During the summer we played outside. If we played house we used leaves and berries to be the food that we put on our plates. Sometimes they were edible, other times they were just for pretend.
I think imagination had a greater place in the children of my day. We did not have the actual thing so we pretended. It did not seem to hurt our psyche at all. We all developed as normal adults and went on to become parents ourselves.
My children also knew the wonderful world of make believe. I remember making tri-cornered hats for a re-enactment of colonial days on one fourth of July when we were busy at home and could not attend the parade. The children had a scavenger hunt. They were small enough that they could not yet read so I had to draw pictures for the clues. They played in their hats while mother got the game ready. What fun they had running from spot to spot seeking clues. The reward was part of the final clue. They received homemade root beer popsicles from the freezer.
We watched a segment on television one day about pet rocks. They were popular during the time when my children were growing up. The children took the activity a step further. They found rocks in the ditch and in the road and painted them. I remember some very cute things that they made. They looked at the rocks, and then made them into whatever they reminded them of.
As young entrepreneurs they offered their decorated rocks for sale along with hickory nuts, homemade potholders, and berries
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at a roadside stand, even though there wasn’t much traffic on our road.. In spite of that the children sold their wares as they tended their stand and had a lot of innocent fun.
I remember my niece and nephew running a lemonade stand up the road by their house. They lived at the very end of the road so they had even less traffic than we did. The mail man and the milk man were about the only customers yet they sat by their stand faithfully. If the men were working up there they might have sold some to them as well.
I suppose lemonade stands are against the law at this point so that is not an option for children. In our haste we have legislated things out of existence. How many people do you suppose got sick because of food they purchased at a small stand? I think the impact was probably a lot smaller than the outbreaks of illness from large commercial producers that we have these days in spite of the inspections that are being done.
We went outdoors in all sorts of weather. It was never too cold or too warm to play outside. We rode bikes, played hopscotch, or played ball. A piece of chalk and a stone kept us busy for hours.
One activity we all loved was hide-and-seek especially late in the evening. You could hide almost anywhere when it was dark. Our parents did not worry about us because we stayed near home. All of the neighborhood children played together. It did not matter if you were a boy or a girl. We were into our teens before we became more sophisticated.
These were good times. We had a lot of fun and were also safe. We played with whatever happened to be around. Why, we even played a game called kick the can that was similar to a ball game.
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SUZUKI 700 KING QUAD $4,500; BENCH GRINDER on heavy metal stand $75 (775)233-3580
BATH TUBS REPAIRED, RESURFACED, AND re-colored, Acrylic, Fiberglass and Porcelain, Call The Tub Doctor (775)233- 5297
Pilot Choice
As the crowded airliner is about to take off, the peace is shattered by a five-year-old boy who picks that moment to throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what his frustrated, embarrassed mother does to try to calm him down, the boy continues to scream furiously and kick the seats around him. Suddenly, from the rear of the plane, an elderly man in the uniform of an Air Force General is seen slowly walking forward up the aisle. Stopping the flustered mother with an upraised hand, the whitehaired, courtly, soft-spoken General leans down and, motioning toward his chest, whispers something into the boy’s ear.
Instantly, the boy calms down, gently takes his mother’s hand, and quietly fastens his seat belt.
All the other passengers burst into spontaneous applause. As the General slowly makes his way back to his seat, one of the cabin attendants touches his sleeve.
“Excuse me, General,” she asks quietly, “but could I ask you what magic words you used on that little boy?”
The old man smiles serenely and gently confides, “I showed him my pilot’s wings, service stars, and battle ribbons, and explained that they entitle me to throw one passenger out the plane door, on any flight I choose.”
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
AFFORDABLE NEVADA CCW CLASSES $90, tac-aimfirearmsinstruction.com or (775)360-5214
WANTED, OLD CARS, COLLECTOR CARS, MUSCLE cars, non running or no title okay, private collector, give me a call (775)315-8265
EMU FOR SALE, FEMALE, 4-5 YEARS OLD, ASKING $450; Knapheide utility box, 8’Lx80”wx49” inside, 3 cabinet doors on each side, top side bins, run full length, good condition, make offer (775)465-1812
What do you want for Christmas?
The Santa Claus at the mall was very surprised when a young lady about twenty years old walked up and sat on his lap. Santa doesn’t usually take requests from adults, but she smiled very nicely at him, so he asked her, “What do you want for Christmas?”
“Something for my mother,” said the young lady.
“Something for your mother? Well, that’s very thoughtful of you,’’ smiled Santa. “What do you want me to bring her? “
Without blinking she replied, “A son-in-law!”
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And God Said No!
I asked God to take away my pride. And God said “No”. He said it was not for him to take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said “No”. He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. And God said “No”. He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness. And God said “No”. He said he gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain. And God said “No”. He said suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said “No”. He said I must grow on my own. But he will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy in life. And God said “No”. He said I will give you life, that you may enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. And God said, Ah, finally you have the idea!
HOME IN NEED OF IMPROVEMENT? INTERIOR remodels, kitchens, bathrooms and more, Free estimates, 25+ years experience, Carson Valley Construction Company LLC, NV#0074855 (775)291-1453
November 5th - Turn your clocks back!
MAKE OFFER! ACE HARDWARE STYLE popcorn machine; glass top metal coffee table and 2 end tables, make offer; 5 drawer file cabinet, make offer (408)270-4028
PULLRITE FIFTH WHEEL HITCH #2700 ISR Series 16K SuperGlide Automatically Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch for Short Bed Trucks. $950, 3 years old, used four times, Excellent Condition. Includes Capture Plate. Call (760)616-4898
Bus Drivers & Substitute Bus Drivers Wanted
Douglas County School District is currently accepting applications for: Contracted School Bus Drivers & Substitute School Bus Drivers, Starting Salary: $17.69/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.
PEDESTALS FOR LG WASHER & DRYER. PULL out storage drawers. Stainless steel. $250 for pair, Gardnerville (760)937-7111
2019 CRAFTSMAN R110 30” 10.5HP BRIGGS AND STRATTON, rear engine, 6 speed riding mower with mulch kit, used 2 seasons, asking $1,025; 20’ Gorilla ladder $85, Howard (775)267-3722
GREEN MASTER LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE, residential & commercial, lawn care, sprinkler repairs, cleanups, dethatching, aeration, pruning, tree trimming, 7am6pm, NV License 20222534179 (775)297-5742
TIRED OF BEING DULL? I SHARPEN CHEFS knives, scissors of all types, TJ’S Sharpening (775)841-1079
2022 FLATBED TRAILER 20’ 7K GVW $5,200 OBO (214)500-7714
Happy October/November Birthdays!
On your special day, we wish you all the very best, all the joy you can ever have and may you be blessed abundantly today, tomorrow and the days to come! May you have a fantastic birthday and many more to come... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! The Scoop
WANTED! CLASSIC VEHICLE FOR FATHER/DAUGHTER (Jeff and Tobylee) first project car. We like older Mustangs, VWs, Porsches, manual transmissions, convertibles, trucks, etc. Must run, surface rust only. Thanks! (530)3187201
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
Where Have All Our Values Gone?
What has happened to American values? You remember values, don’t you? You know, those moral thoughts and behaviors we used to hold dear, like decency, civility, honesty and respect, as well as caring, optimism, empathy, and tolerance?
This country was a beacon of idealism and progressive values to people the world over. Its foundational credos, the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence, were revered at home and emulated abroad. American children were taught their significance, and education and knowledge were cornerstones of our achievement.
A sense of being part of the “American community” enhanced our citizens. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, symbolizing lofty ideals and values, welcomed millions of immigrants to these shores. The newcomers (our ancestors) worked hard, contributed to this country, and they and their children thrived, sharing the American Dream.
The values cited above represented the best of humanity, and fostered a culture of benevolence, creativity, and opportunity.
But that was then, and This is Now…
“This is Now” refers to the current “alt-values” prevalent today which are antithetical to those “best of humanity” values. These words and actions convey anger, rudeness, hate, greed, lying, selfishness, intolerance and callousness.
These “alt” credos and codes of behavior are the trademarks of the incivility we witness on a daily basis, often expressed with rancor and rage. They have become commonplace on television, in social media and in everyday life. Of even more concern is that these new “moral standards” serve as models of behavior for
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our impressionable children and youth.
There is no doubt that we live in a dangerous world, both at home and abroad, and we must certainly be vigilant and protect ourselves. But in the all-encompassing service of strengthening our forces and intelligence agencies, we could lose sight of our basic human values and diminish the essence of what made this country so exceptional.
Citizens in a democracy are encouraged to either criticize or support political parties and policies. But in the current altvalues climate, political conflict has become filled with insults and invective.
The discordant words and behavior of political leaders can be toxic to the core values we cherished. If the new norm consists of demeaning and disrespectful utterances, or bullying and belligerent behaviors, we invite the decline and degradation of our nation’s better values and our quality of life.
Demagoguery engenders anger, hatred, and fear, and these “emotional viruses” can easily spread among a vulnerable population through a process known as “social contagion.” These negative emotions insinuate themselves into the social atmosphere, wreaking havoc with people’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
When we demonstrate respect, tolerance and caring, we encourage the same benevolent behaviors in return. By the same token, when we convey incivility and brutishness, we provoke antagonistic responses in others.
If we continue our descent into callousness, selfishness and hostility, we negatively impact and harm the quality of our lives. Words of rage and hate can easily be forerunners of violence.
We have crucial decisions to make about our core values, manifested by our attitudes and behaviors. Our future as a civil and democratic republic and as a progressive society is at stake.
Just as we are using our formidable intellect and creativity to reduce our carbon footprint, we can similarly mobilize our resources to improve our emotional footprint, or how we treat and affect each other.
When we express the values most true to our best human instincts, we create a positive emotional footprint, and we improve the quality of life for all of us. We do have a choice… (S. Levine M.D. Psychology Today)
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 phone. I return all calls. Call or text Joanne at (775)430-2352
C-THRU WINDOW CLEANING, “WINDOW CLEANING at its finest”, Call Casey (775)350-8021
SEMI RETIRED PAINTER, INTERIOR, EXTERIOR and cabinets, no two story houses, based in Minden area, call John (831)801-0003
November 11th - Veterans Day
