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Why Women Are So Bright
We got off the Titanic first. We can scare male bosses with mysterious gynecological disorder excuses. We don’t look like a frog in a blender when dancing. We don’t have to pass gas to amuse ourselves. If we forget to shave, no one has to know. We can congratulate our teammate without ever touching her rear. We never have to reach down every so often to make sure our privates are still there. We have the ability to dress ourselves. We can talk to people of the opposite sex without having to picture them naked. If we marry someone 20 years younger, we’re aware that we look like an idiot. There are times when chocolate really can solve all your problems. We’ll never regret piercing our ears. We can fully assess a person just by looking at their shoes. We can make comments about how silly men are in their presence, because they aren’t listening anyway.
JUNIPER, TREE & STUMP REMOVAL, Defensible Space, Fire Breaks, Excavating, Sprinkler Repair, Earth, Turf & Timber Landscape Maintenance (775)450-1955
FIVE DRAWER FILING CABINET FOR SALE, for more details call Russ (408)270-4028
12 PIECE NORTAKE IVORY CHINA SET, PLATES, Cups, pitcher, all pieces, asking $325 OBO (775)2651670
The black bra (as told by a woman)
I had lunch with 2 of my unmarried friends. One is engaged, one is a mistress, and I, the third one, have been married for 20+ years.
We were chatting about our relationships and decided to amaze our men by greeting them at the door wearing a black bra, stiletto heels and a mask over our eyes. We agreed to meet in a few days to exchange notes. Here’s how it all went.
My engaged friend: The other night when my boyfriend came over he found me with a black leather bodice, tall stilettos, and a mask. He saw me and said, ‘You are the woman of my dreams…I love you.’ Then we made passionate love all night long.
The mistress: Me too! The other night I met my lover at his office and I was wearing a raincoat, under it only the black bra, heels and mask over my eyes. When I opened the raincoat he didn’t say a word, but he started to tremble and we had wild whoopie all night.
Then I had to share my story: When my husband came home I was wearing the black bra, black stockings, stilettos and a mask over my eyes. When he came in the door and saw me he said, (you are going to love this..) “What’s for dinner, Zorro?”
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
SAVE THE DATE: EMPTY BOWLS 10TH ANNIVERSARY Event - St. Gall Church, Gardnerville, 4:00pm6:30pm October 18th, 2025 - live music, raffle & quilt drawing.
Douglas County Republican Women.....
will meet at Valley Christian Fellowship (VCF) on October 1, 2025, and again on November 5, 2025. VCF is located at 1681 Lucerne St., Minden. We hope you will be able to join our dynamic group to enjoy a delicious lunch and have the timely opportunity to listen to dynamic speakers. We encourage you to connect with us to stay informed about current and relevant community concerns. Please RSVP no later than September 28th for the October 1st meeting and November 2nd for the November 5th meeting. To RSVP or to get more information, contact Elinor Lacy at DCRWrsvp@gmail.com or call 415-985-5432.
PORSCHES WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! OLD Porsches 1950 to 1973, looking for a Porsche 356, 911 or 912, running or not, with or without engine or transmission, also interested in parts. Will pay cash! Have trailer will travel (775)291-6827
First Day of Fall - September 22nd
Wallflowers
A funeral service is being held for a woman who has just passed away. At the end of the service, the pallbearers are carrying the casket out when they accidentally bump into a wall, jarring the casket. They hear a faint moan! They opened the casket and find that the woman is alive! She lived for ten more years and then dies. Once again, a ceremony is held, and at the end of it, the pallbearers are again carrying out the casket. As they carry the casket towards the door, the husband cries out: “BE CAREFUL!!! WATCH THAT DAMN WALL!!!!!!!”
Come join us at Johnson Lane Baptist Church
Bible Believing, Gospel Preaching, Christ Loving Church, Sunday, 9:45am Sunday School, 11am Sunday Service, 3pm Evening Service, 1581 Johnson Lane, Minden (775)267-9590
RYOBI 18V CORDLESS EDGER, CHARGER, BATTERY, like new, box and paper work $95; Ryobi 120V variable speed reciprocating saw, like new $90, Dennis (775)360-5197
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Quotes about old age
“Old age comes at a bad time.” “Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened.” “Old age is like a plane flying through a storm. Once you are aboard, there is nothing you can do about it.” “The older I get, the more clearly I remember things that never happened. “I’m at that age where my back goes out more than I do.” “Nice to be here? At my age, it’s nice to be anywhere.” “First you forget names, then you forget faces, then you forget to pull your zipper up; then, you forget to pull your zipper down.”
“You spend 90 percent of your adult life hoping for a long rest and the last 10 percent trying to convince the Lord that you’re actually not THAT tired.” “Old people shouldn’t eat healthy foods. They need all the preservatives they can get.”
“At my age, flowers scare me.” “The years between 55 and 75 are the hardest. You are always being asked to do things, and yet you are not decrepit enough to turn them down.”
“At age 20, we worry about what others think of us.. at age 40, we don’t care what they think of us... at age 60, we discover they haven’t been thinking of us at all.”
“The important thing to remember is that I’m probably going to forget.” “We don’t grow older, we grow riper.” “It’s paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn’t appeal to anyone.” “The older I get, the better I used to be.” “I was
thinking about how people seem to read the Bible a lot more as they get older, and then it dawned on me — they’re cramming for their final exam.”
“Everything seems to slow down with age, except the time it takes cake and ice cream to reach your hips.” “You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.” “Looking fifty is great — if you’re sixty.” “Time may be a great Healer, but it’s a lousy Beautician.”
PERFECTO GARDENING SERVICES, SERVING Carson Valley over 20 Years! Tree and Bush trimming, lawn care, competitive rates and all work guaranteed (775)265-7081
HOUSE FOR SALE! 606 DIAMOND VALLEY ROAD, Woodfords Ca., 1.448 acres 1,250 sq ft house 1 bedroom 1 bath, 1,250 sq ft garage / basement , 1 additional bath detached from house, shipping container on cement foundation zoned for 1 horse, $495,000 shown by appointment (775)267-7058 or (530)694-2196
The
wrinkled nightgown
A man and wife were celebrating their 50-year anniversary, so the man bought his wife a $250 see-through nightgown.
Later that night she was getting ready for bed and realized the nightgown was still in the box downstairs. Walking naked through the house, she passed her husband who said, “My word, for $250 they could’ve at least ironed it!”
DID YOU KNOW? Founded in 1860 by A. Horteshorne, Coleville, CA played a major roll in the development of Mono County. It was once known as Centerville, Double Town (due to the high prices charged for supplies) and Amonia. It was finally named as Coleville after Senator Cornielus Cole. Coleville was one of the very important stage and freighter supply centers coming to Bodie and Mono County area from the booming towns of the Comstock Lode Country.
AFFORDABLE NEVADA CCW CLASSES $90, tacaimfirearmsinstruction.com or (775)360-5214
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
MARLIN 357 RIFLE; OCTAGONAL 20” BARREL, Nikon scope, Timney trigger, great shooter in excellent condition, $975 firm. Buyer pays transfer costs. Dennis (805)915-7651
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
DID YOU KNOW? Yerington - The name of this community honored a prominent man in Nevada and is distinctive. There is no other town named Yerington in the world.
Do you suffer from Nomophobia?
The term NOMOPHOBIA or NO MObile PHone PhoBIA is used to describe a psychological condition when people have a fear of being detached from mobile phone connectivity.
Emotional symptoms include: worry, fear, or panic when you think about not having your phone or being unable to use it. Anxiousness and agitation if you have to put your phone down or know you won’t be able to use it for a while. Panic or anxiety if you briefly can’t find your phone . Irritation, stress, or anxiety when you can’t check your phone.
Physical symptoms include: tightness in your chest. Trouble breathing normally. Trembling or shaking. Increased sweating. Feeling faint, dizzy, or disoriented. Rapid heartbeat.
If you worry so much about not having your phone or not being able to use it that you can’t focus on what you need to do, consider reaching out to a therapist for help.
YARD ENHANCEMENT SERVICES, handyman, fence repair/rebuild, tree and brush trim/removal, defensible space improvement, hauling, dump runs, Serving Gardnerville, Kelly (209)352-0084
5TH WHEEL HITCH FOR SALE. Andersen 20,000 lb (not gooseneck). No rails. $250. No longer 5th wheeling (775)450-6321
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Who created National Grandparent’s Day?
It was a housewife in West Virginia, Marian Lucille Herndon McQuade, who initiated the campaign in 1970 to set aside a special day for grandparents.
She was born in 1917 and had 15 children, 43 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren — even one great-great grandchild before her death in 2008.
In 1956, Marian was helping to organize a community celebration for seniors over 80 when she noticed how many residents of nursing homes seemed to be forgotten. Wanting to remind people of those forgotten individuals and to honor all grandparents, she became the activist responsible for West Virginia becoming the first state to declare a Grandparents’ Day in 1973. That small step led her and others to the national arena, and in 1978 the observance became a national holiday when President Jimmy Carter signed the proclamation. He recognized Marion McQuade as the founder, saying “I urge each citizen to pause and to reflect on the influence his grandparents have had in shaping his own destiny.” Carter added, and on the legacy bestowed upon our contemporary society by his grandparents’ generation.”
Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. (September 7th, 2025)
YO’ JOE’ FIX IT - HOME IMPROVEMENT PRO, Handyman $50 per hour (775)291-2998
DO YOU NEED TO REPLACE YOUR WORN out concrete driveway, patio, or walkway? We also install new patios, driveways, monolithic garage slabs, retaining walls, footings, and stemwalls. K&C Construction, NV LIC # 79034, 79237, 81038, 86464. To get a free quote call at (775)691-6462
MANUELS LANDSCAPING SERVICES - FIRE Pits, Pavers, Fences, Rocks, Sprinklers, Artificial Turf, Retaining Walls, Water Features, Spring and Fall Clean Ups, Lawn Care Service - Aerating, Thatching, Mowing, all for a great price, you’ll be happy, NV#20222462146, Castaneda Landscaping LLC (775)291-7499
RUGER M77 .270CAL MARKII WITH BUSHNELL 3x-9x-32 scope and 50 rounds $950; New England 20 gauge Pardner Model SB1 w/150 rounds of birds hot $175; Norinco Chinese Mak 90 7.62x39 with leapers 4x32 scope, 11 Thirty Round magazines, 1 Ten round mag, bi-pod and 1280 rounds of ammo $1,800, CCW required (775)461-6687
I&S EXCAVATION LLC SINCE 1984, ALL RESIDENTIAL site work including: sewer, septic, water, electric. Free estimates. NV#0045556A Contacts: Keith three10ers@frontier.com or (775)690-5165, Tim iands46@ yahoo.com or (775)690-5164
BLAZING FAST INTERNET: OUR 5G SPEEDS match or exceed cable internet! Low-cost, low-data 4G plans also available. Rural-Internet.US (775)297-4770
DID YOU KNOW? When discussing the High Sierra, one thing that many mistakenly say is adding an “S” to the end. Sierra in Spanish is mountains (plural), so adding an “S” is like saying “the mountains’s.” Just saying Sierra is the way to do it!
Insurance
Two old ladies were sitting on the porch at the old folks home. One turned to the other and asked “Martha, you were married a long time, did you and your husband have mutual orgasm?” The other little old lady sat and rocked for a minute and said, “No, I think we had State Farm.”
BUYING OLD CANS AND BOTTLES, ORIGINAL
Original black and white old Nevada photographs. 50 Western historical items, casino chips. Call Terry, (775) 782-3904
CHAMPION 3 TON WOOD SPLITTER $875: Chainsaws. Husqvarna 572 Pro. 72CC. 1 year old. Husky 28” bar. Stihl lightweight 28”, 32” bars, chains. Bar wrench, manual. $895; Echo CS 620P Pro. 62cc. Like new. 27” bar, chains. Bar wrench, manual $250 (775)790-4136
Happy 26th Anniversary Sierra Scoop
This anniversary is not just for Sierra Scoop but for all businesses and residents as well. I want to celebrate you on this special day!
Your continued support throughout the years has been a driving force and I am honored to have earned your loyalty, your business, your friendships and your readership. You are the heart and soul of “The Paper with A Hometown Flavor! Thank you as well to all postal carriers, clerks and to Betty and her crew for printing the Scoop publications year after year. Happy Anniversary to all! Lisa Coffron/Publisher
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)883-7740, para espanol (775)4459448
FIREWOOD! SPLIT AND SEASONED! YOU PICK UP! $300/cord, Call Rod (775)901-8235
TRACTOR WORK: CLEANING YARDS, roof shingle repairs, exterior house painting, sagebrush removal, RV pad, etc., Call Florencio (775)771-7640
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PREMIUM HAY FOR SALE – DELIVERED & Stacked Steam-baled Alfalfa & Orchard Mix. Lab-tested, clean, nutritious. Reliable service. www.pinenutfarming.com Woodirae (775)901-3213
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 $50 flat fee. Satisfaction guaranteed. I come to you! Tom (775)720-2814
DID YOU KNOW? Nevada is home to five Indigenous groups; the Washoe, Northern Paiute, Southern Paiute, Western Shoshone and Fort Mojave. Twenty-eight federally recognized tribes stretch across Nevada. The Paiute and Shoshone languages are Uto-Aztecan, while the Washoe language is thought to be a unique form of Hokan, which was spoken by Tribes in California to Arizona. Carbon dating findings taken from burial remains proves that Indigenous people have continually lived in the Great Basin for over 9,000 years. The earliest settlers came just under 200 years ago. The earliest known contact between Great Basin Indigenous and white settlers occurred in 1825.
New car time
If my body were a car, I’d be thinking about trading it in for a new model. I’ve got lots of dents and bumps and my paint job is getting dull.
My fenders are too wide to be considered stylish. They were once as sleek as a little MG; now they look more like my mother’s old Buick.
My seat cushions have split open at the seams. My seats are sagging.
Seat belts? I gave up all belts when Ben & Jerry’s opened a shop in my neighborhood.
Air bags? Forget it. The only bags I have these days are under my eyes. Not counting the saddlebags, of course.
I have soooooo many miles on my odometer. Sure, I’ve been many places and seen many things, but when’ s the last time an appraiser factored life experiences against depreciation?
My headlights are out of focus and it’s especially hard to see things up close.
My reaction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip and slide and skid and bump into things even in the best of weather.
My whitewalls are stained with varicose veins. It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed. I’m burning fuel at an inefficient rate.
But here’s the worst of it – almost every time I sneeze, cough or sputter – I leak oil. I’m so ready for a trade in.
A-S-S-I - ASSISTED LIVING INSURANCE!. ANY required living assistance is provided in the comfort of your own home! Contact Shirley Shaw (775)885-8330
HECKLER & KOCH VP9L LONG-SLIDE 9MM pistol; 5” barrel, four magazines, red-dot mounting plates, extremely accurate, $725 firm. Buyer pays transfer costs. Dennis (805)915-7651
NEW IN BOXES - MIGHTY MULE AUTOMATIC gate opener (up to 850 lbs) and gate lock, vehicle sensor, solar charger, mounting post, key pad, remotes $450 (951)2028112
LAWN CARE SERVICE! AERATING, THATCHING, Mowing, Trimming, Pruning, Sprinklers/Repair, General Yard Clean Up, Free Estimates, 10+ Years Experience, Ruben (775)430-3585
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
C-THRU WINDOW CLEANING, AND GENERAL maintenance, Call Casey (775)350-8021
D R LANDSCAPING, DEFENSIBLE SPACE, TREE work and yard cleanups, sprinkler repairs and weed abatement, house and garage clean ups, Dave (775)6710808
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
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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
1992 KAWASAKI BAYOU 4X4, ELECTRIC START, mint condition, 589 miles, $3,000, call Bill (408)314-3693
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Grandma and Grandpa
A teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their vacation. One child wrote the following:
We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa. They used to live here in a big, brick house, but Grandpa got retarded and they moved to Florida and now they live in a place with a lot of other retarded people.
They live in a tin box and have rocks painted green to look like grass. They ride around on big tricycles and wear nametags because they don’t know who they are anymore.
They go to a building called a wrecked center, but they must have got it fixed because it is all right now. They play games and do exercises there, but they don’t do them very well.
There is a swimming pool too, but they all jump up and down in it with their hats on. I guess they don’t know how to swim.
At their gate there is a dollhouse with a little old man sitting in it. He watches all day so nobody can escape. Sometimes they sneak out. Then they go cruising in their golf carts.
My grandma used to bake cookies and stuff, but I guess she forgot how. Nobody there cooks, they just eat out. And they eat the same thing every night: Early Birds.
Some of the people can’t get past the man in the doll-
house to go out, so the ones who get out bring food back to the wrecked center and call it pot luck.
My Grandma says Grandpa worked all his life to earn his retardment and says I should work hard so I can be retarded one day, too.
When I earn my retardment I want to be the man in the dollhouse. Then I will let people out so they can visit their grandchildren.
CANNON PLUMBING REPAIR - NEW FIXTURES installed, Hot water heaters, insured, licensed, bonded, local resident servicing - Minden - Airport Road, Johnson Lane, Stephanie area, Call Paul (916)717-2646
COSTUME JEWELRY: ALL TYPES INCLUDING vintage rhinestones, lockets, charm bracelets, rings, necklaces, tourist Indian jewelry, wind up watches, men’s jewelry, old pocket knives, old lighters, military jewelry, vintage jewelry type items, fountain pens, old service pins, badges. Interesting bits and pieces. larger quantities preferred. I return all calls. I drive to you. Call or text Joanne at (775)430-2352
MONTANA CANVAS TENT 16’ X 20’, NEW CONDITION, includes: wood stove, stove pipe, floor, aluminum frame, steel stakes, 5 gallon water tank, $4,000, Minden (775)781-0665
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FREE APARTMENT FOR HELPER/HOUSEKEEPER for senior lady. Gardnerville/Foothill area. No pets non smoker, send resume to (775)790-0177
DECKS! RESURFACE, REPAIR, REPLACED AND trash removal, Serving Carson Valley (775)315-2235
USA DRYWALL LLC, REMODELS AND REPAIRS, Hanging, Taping, any texture, Additions, No Job too small, Insured and Bonded, NV#88940 (775)247-2539
Who was it?
She left him on the sofa when the phone rang, and was back in a few seconds. “Who was it?” he asked. “My husband,” she replied.
“I better get going,” he said. “Where was he?” “Relax. He’s downtown playing poker with you.”
2021 YAMAHA GENERATOR, MODEL #EF6300isde, electric start, about 20 hours run time, excellent condition, asking $2,500 (775)530-1030
2012 GMC 3500, DURAMAX 6.6L V8 DIESEL, 24,500 MILES. 2012 Chalet camper, 2 slides, dry bath, loaded. Tow ready. Very good condition. Selling together $68,500, Reno (775) 772-8529
WANTED 25 HP + OR - OUTBOARD MOTOR 4 STROKE long shaft running or not. Bob/ Gardnerville (831)345-6725
ATTENTION MACHINISTS: 18” DRILL PRESS with lasers for sale; asking $800. Bought new, only used for one project. Excellent condition. Call (775)783-8329
HOME WATCH SERVICES, NORTHERN NEVADA
Home Watch is a licensed and bonded home watch service. If you are an absentee owner, frequent traveler, or just want peace of mind while away on an extended vacation. We provide regular visual inspections of your home when you can’t. For more information visit nvhomewatch.com or contact us at (775)292-1272
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
WANTED, OLD CARS, COLLECTOR CARS, MUSCLE cars, non running or no title okay, private collector, give me a call (775)315-8265
WANTED! COMIC BOOKS AND/OR SPORTS CARDS, I can come to you (562)706-4224
Dictionary for women
Argument (ar*gyou*ment): n. A discussion that occurs when you’re right, but he just hasn’t realized it yet.
Airhead (er*head): n. What a woman intentionally becomes when pulled over by a Police Officer.
Bar-be-que (bar*bi*q): n. You bought the groceries, washed the lettuce, chopped the tomatoes, diced the onions, marinated the meat and cleaned everything up – but he “made the dinner.”
Blonde jokes (blond joks): n. Jokes that are short so men can understand them.
Cantaloupe (kant*e*lope): n. Gotta get married in a church.
Clothes dryer (kloze dri*yer): n. An appliance designed to eat socks.
Diet soda (dy*it so*da): n. A drink you buy at a convenience store to go with a half pound bag of peanut M&Ms.
Eternity (e*ter*ni*tee): n. The last two minutes of a football game.
Exercise (ex*er*siz): v To walk up and down a mall, occasionally resting to make a purchase.
Grocery list (grow*ser*ee list): n What you spend half an hour writing, then forget to take with you to the store.
Hardware store (hard*war stor): n. Similar to a black hole in space – if he goes in, he isn’t coming out anytime soon.
Childbirth (child*brth): n. You get to go through 36 hours of contractions; he gets to hold your hand and say, “focus….
breathe…push…”
Lipstick (lip*stik): n. On your lips, coloring to enhance the beauty of your mouth. On his collar, coloring only a tramp would wear…!
Park (park): v./n. Before children, a verb meaning, “to go somewhere and neck.” After children, a noun meaning a place with a swing set and slide.
Patience (pa*shens): n. The most important ingredient for dating, marriage and children. See also “tranquilizers.”
Waterproof mascara (wah*tr*pruf mas*kar*ah): n. Comes off if you cry, shower or swim, but will not come off if you try to remove it.
Valentine’s Day (val*en*tinez dae): n. A day when you have dreams of a candle light dinner, diamonds and romance, but consider yourself lucky to get a card.
MONUMENTS UNLIMITED, EADSTONES, curbing, granite and concrete, all colors available, quality work (775)720-1627
$200 OFF ANY COMPLETE ROOFING JOB, NEW roof, re-roof, repairs, 10% off for repairs, $100 maximum, must present ad for discount, over 25 years experience, Licensed, Bonded and Insured, Tom Goldston Roofing, “Where Quality is Remembered Long After the Price is Forgotten” NV Lic#58203 (775)790-2461
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DID YOU KNOW? Gardnerville was founded in 1879 by Lawrence Gilman and his partners, who saw the potential of the Carson Valley as an agricultural hub. They named the town after their partner John M. Gardner, who played a vital role in establishing the first post office in the area.
COSTUME JEWELRY: ALL TYPES INCLUDING vintage rhinestones, lockets, charm bracelets, rings, necklaces, tourist Indian jewelry, wind up watches, men’s jewelry, old pocket knives, old lighters, military jewelry, vintage jewelry type items, fountain pens, old service pins, badges. Interesting bits and pieces. larger quantities preferred. I return all calls. I drive to you. Call or text Joanne at (775)430-2352
Happy Birthday to you!
A wish for you on your birthday, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday and always! The Scoop
Happy November 5th Birthday to my son Nick! love you always, ma
1937 JOHN DEERE MODEL A TRACTOR. RESTORABLE. Has new tires but needs paint and some TLC. Asking $1,500 (775)233-3580
Setting up camp
It was late in the day when a fully loaded minivan pulled into the only remaining campsite.
As soon as it stopped, the doors flew open and four children jumped out.
They began to unload gear and worked feverishly to set up the tent. Next, the boys ran to gather firewood while the girls and their mother set up the camp kitchen area.
The camper in the space next to them marvelled to the children’s father, “I’ve never seen such teamwork nor a camp that was ready so quickly. I’m impressed.”
The father turned to the neighbor and nodded sagely.
“I have a system,” he said. “No one goes to the bathroom before the camp is set up.”
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
SPECIALIZING IN GARAGES, ADDITIONS, REMODELS, decks, patio covers, free estimates, NV#0080432, Redline Construction Inc. (775)781-3955
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The hidden heartache no one talks about
Grandparent alienation is a heartbreaking and often hidden family struggle where grandparents find themselves suddenly cut off from their grandchildren’s lives. It usually happens when parents limit or block contact between the generations. For many grandparents, this isn’t just about missing time together - it’s about losing a treasured role in their family, a sense of purpose, and the joy that comes with passing down love, stories, and wisdom. And for grandchildren, growing up without their loving grandparents means missing out on a special source of unconditional support and connection that helps shape their identity. It’s a quiet pain that affects whole families, yet few talk openly about it.
Grandparent alienation is quietly sweeping across the U.S., increasingly recognized as a form of child and elder abuse—an emotional ordeal that seldom receives public attention, affecting an estimated 10–15% of grandparents— roughly one in seven.
The Emotional Aftershock; Many grandparents experience what psychologists call “ambiguous grief“—grieving a relationship that is lost even though their grandchildren are still alive. It’s not just about missing the kids. It’s about identity, legacy, and love being cut off every single day of their lives.
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GAS MAYTAG DRYER $150; ROBOT VACUUM $125; Interior House light fixtures, Brass tone Door Hinges, Glass coffee table top 26” x 52”, large Mirror 30” x 43”, Portable Plunge Tub $30 (775)750-1448
Stick it
Two elderly women were eating breakfast in a restaurant one morning. Ethel noticed something funny about Mabel’s ear and she said, “Mabel, did you know you’ve got a suppository in your left ear?”
Mabel answered, “I have? suppository?”
She pulled it out and stared at it. Then she said, “Ethel, I’m glad you saw this thing. Now I think I know where my hearing aid is.
DID YOU KNOW? Founded in the Spring of 1851, Genoa is Nevada’s first settlement. Sitting on the western edge of the Carson Valley, along the Overland Emigrant Trail, the town was settled by John Reese and pioneers from the Utah Territory.
AGA (Alienated Grandparents Anonymous) - Discovering that you are not suffering this devastating roller-coaster of emotional trauma alone, is HUGE. Empathy from those who have experienced the same level of frustration and despair can counter the belief that one has been singled out for such suffering. At AGA meetings, grandparents want to share their stories. Each is unique, though common threads bind them. Each story holds valuable significance. Each experience defines and teaches.
Inquiries for local support group meetings can email the Nevada AGA Coordinator at AGA.SilverStateNV@gmail. com.
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LIFE.....
is all about AZZ, you’re either covering it, laughing it off, kicking it, kissing it, busting it, trying to get a piece of it, behaving like one or you may live with one.
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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, and fall asleep.
Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.”
Watson replies, “I see millions of stars.”
“What does that tell you?”
Watson ponders for a minute. “Astronomically speaking, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Timewise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three. Theologically, it’s evident the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What does it tell you?”
Holmes is silent for a moment, then speaks. “Watson, you idiot, someone has stolen our tent.”
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White
hair
One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head.
She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, “Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?”
Her mother replied, “Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white.”
The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said, “Momma, how come ALL of grandma’s hairs are white?”
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DID YOU KNOW? Jacob Markley, a native of Ontario, Canada, made his way to California and staked a 160acre claim on September 12, 1861. Here he built a 16x20 foot sugar pine cabin and toll bridge. As nearby Konigsberg began to boom, Markley took advantage and began selling lots in a new town he called Markleeville. On May 14, 1863, Markley was shot dead during an altercation at his cabin. Nevertheless, his town continued to blossom.
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Save your Kitchen!
Cabinet Refinishing Services with Cabinet Guard products
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DID YOU KNOW? Smith Valley is named for American fur trapper and explorer Jedediah Smith, who crossed the area in spring 1827, after crossing the Sierra Nevada at Ebbetts Pass on his way to the 1827 fur trade rendezvous.
Family
Loop
Many, many years ago when I was twenty three, I got married to a widow, pretty as could be.
This widow had a grown-up daughter with flowing hair of red. My father fell in love with her, and soon the two were wed.
This made my dad my son-in-law and changed my very life. Now my daughter was my mother, for she was my father’s wife.
To complicate the matters worse, although it brought me joy. I soon became the father of a bouncing baby boy.
My little baby then became a brother-in-law to dad. And so became my uncle, though it made me very sad.
For if he was my uncle, then that also made him brother to the widow’s grown-up-daughter who, of course, was my step mother.
Father’s wife then had a son, who kept them on the run. And he became my grandson, for he was my daughter’s son. My wife is now my mother’s mother and it makes me blue. Because, although she is my wife, she’s my grandma too.
If my wife is my grandmother, then I am her grandchild. And every time I think of it, it simply drives me wild.
For now I have become the strangest case you ever saw. As the husband of my grandmother, I am my own grandpa! (Author unknown)
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A little quarrel
A man and his wife started out in the car after a quarrel. She sat in the back seat and continued to berate him for his faults. In her excitement she pounded on the car door and it flew open. Several blocks later one of their neighbors flagged the man down.
“Your wife fell out of the car back there,” he said. The man looked over at the back seat. “Thank goodness!” he said, “I thought I had lost my hearing!”
Can’t find my watch
One night, a man on his way home happened upon a drunk, down on his hands and knees searching for something under a street light. The man asked the drunk what he was looking for so diligently and the drunk said he had tripped and his Rolex wrist watch had broken loose from his wrist. The man, being a kindhearted soul, got down on his hands and knees and began assisting the drunk looking for his watch. After about ten minutes without any success, the man asked the drunk exactly where he tripped. “About a half a block up the street,” the drunk said. “Why, pray tell,” the man asked the drunk, “are you looking for your watch here if you lost it a half a block up the street?” The drunk replied, “The light is a lot better here.”
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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this paper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitations or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” This magazine will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is a violation of the law
Do Ants drown?
Yes, ants can drown if they are submerged in water for a prolonged period. Despite their ability to float on the water’s surface due to their hydrophobic exoskeleton, if they remain submerged for too long, water can clog their spiracles (tiny openings for breathing) and lead to suffocation.
Ants have evolved various strategies to avoid drowning, such as building rafts, forming air pockets, or escaping to higher ground when water levels rise.
Generally, ants can spend a minimum of 24 hours in water before drowning. Ants can close their spiracles when submerged underwater and hold their breaths for 24 hours or more. Ants float naturally and enjoy a natural upthrust resulting from the water’s surface tension.
Ants cannot breathe underwater because their systems are not designed to extract oxygen from water molecules. Instead, they usually shut their spiracles and hold their breath as long as they are submerged in water. Most of the known ant species are known to survive for as long as 24 hours without oxygen.
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DID YOU KNOW? Following the mining boom in the Aurora District in 1860, a bridge was built across the West Walker River and a stage station/trading center was established. In 1863, Daniel Wellington bought interests, and the place became known as “Wellington’s Station.”
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Health news
Two cowboys from Texas walk into a roadhouse to wash the trail dust from their throats.
They stand at the bar drinking and talking about current cattle prices. Suddenly, a woman at a nearby table, who is eating a sandwich, begins to cough. After a minute or so, it becomes apparent that she is in real distress.
One of the cowboys looks at her and says, “Kin ya swaller?” The woman shakes her head, no. “Kin ya breathe?” The woman begins to turn blue and shakes her head.
The cowboy walks over to the woman, lifts up the back of her dress, yanks down her panties, and runs his tongue all over her butt cheeks in a circular motion. The woman is so shocked, that she has a violent spasm and the obstruction flies out of her mouth.
As she begins to breathe again, the cowboy walks slowly back to the bar and takes a drink from his beer.
His partner says, “Ya know, I’d heard of that there ‘Hind Lick Maneuver,’ but I ain’t never seen nobody do it.
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DID YOU KNOW? Minden was founded in 1906 by German settlers who named it after their hometown in Germany. Its name pays tribute to the town of Minden in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This connection to Germany adds a distinctive cultural touch to the city.
The will to live
A man went to his lawyer and said “I would like to make a will but I don’t know exactly how to go about it.”
The lawyer says “No problem, leave it all to me”.
The man looks somewhat upset ... “Well I knew you were going to take the biggest slice, but I’d like to leave a little to my children too!
Protection
Pharmacist: May I help you, sir? Customer: Yes...I, uh... well, this is sort of embarrassing, but I’m going out on a date tonight, and you know, I need some...
Pharmacist: You need some protection. Customer: Right. Pharmacist: Small, medium, or large? Customer: Uhhhh. Medium, I guess. Pharmacist: Okay, that’ll be $2.35 including tax. Customer: Tacks!!! I thought they stayed on by themselves!
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Two Blondes
Submitted by a blonde
Two Blondes were walking down the street. One noticed a compact on the sidewalk and leaned down to pick it up. She opened it, looked in the mirror and said, “Hmmm, this person looks familiar.”
The second Blonde said, “Let me look!” The first Blonde handed her the compact. The second Blonde looked in the mirror and said, “You silly girl, it’s me!”
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Five Finger Prayer for Kids
Practice Writing with the Other Hand
A small percentage of people are able to legibly write with their left and right hand, and they are known as ambidextrous. However, most people are either right-handed or left-handed and feel very uncoordinated when attempting to write with the opposite hand. Some are forced to write with the other hand because of an injury and find it highly frustrating, but this is one of the best exercises to help improve adroitness - unless of course they are one of few people gifted with ambidexterity.
Writing with the hand that is usually not used for writing can be very exigent(demanding), and although the words might not be legible, even when printed, this is truly one of the most challenging exercises to help improve coordination. Give it a try, and turn the simple task of writing or printing into one of the most challenging coordination exercises that can be fun when attempted with a group of people.
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You can pray this prayer together with your kids in class or have them pray it at home in their personal prayer time or with their families.
First, I want you to put your hands together in front of you as if you are praying. Keep your eyes open so that you can see your hands. You will notice that the closest finger to you is the thumb. Since it is the closest to you, the thumb reminds you to pray for those that are closest to you. Pray for your parents and your brothers or sisters.
The next finger is called your index finger. It is used for pointing. Let this finger remind you to pray for those that point you in the right direction. Pray for your teachers at school, your Sunday School teacher, and your pastor.
The next finger is the tallest finger. This finger reminds us to pray for our leaders. Pray for the president and other leaders in our government and those who are leaders in our town.
The fourth finger is the called the ring finger. Did you know that this is the weakest of all the fingers? Just ask anyone who plays the piano and they will tell you that is true. Let this finger remind you to pray for those who are sick.
The next finger is the smallest finger. The Bible says, “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought.” Let the little finger remind you to pray for yourself.
So the next time you are talking to God, and you can’t think of anything to say, let the “Five Finger Prayer” help you.
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