About Churchill County, NV

Go east, foodies. Fallon wants you. On April 24th, the city about 60 miles east of Reno is presenting "Tractors & Truffles," an inaugural all day event combining a farm tour and lunch, a winery tour and tasting. Followed by a tented dinner in a park starring local ingredients and a four course dinner with wine pairing prepared by a team of award winning chefs, including Steve Hernandez of the Slanted Porch, Mark Davis, Cordon Bleu, and Ryan Scott, Bravo's Top Chef Chicago. The gourmet dinner will be served at historic Oats Park, and it will include locally grown beef, produce and wine from northern Nevada farms.

The event begins with lunch and a tour of "Lattin Farms", known regionally for its corn maze and on-farm bakery. The fifth generation family farm celebrated 100 years of farming in 2009.

Wine tasting and a tour of Churchill Vineyards, Nevada's only estate winery, will follow lunch. Churchill Vineyards grows 10 different varieties of fine European wine grapes and is considered a pioneer in Nevada's wine and viticulture industry. Father and son Charlie and Colby Frey established the winery on the fourth generation farm in 2001.

Blues music award winner and country blues artist Rory Block provides a nightcap to the event with a performance in Barkley Theater, considered the finest small performing arts house in Nevada.

Block has won five WC Handy Blues Music Awards, and according to the Blues Foundation, she is widely regarded as the top female interpreter and authority on traditional country blues worldwide.

"Tractors & Truffles" showcases two of Fallon's greatest assets, its small farm agriculture industry and the vital and eclectic arts scene.

The event seeks to broaden Fallon's appeal by mingling the growing interest in local food and food tourism with the City's agriculture heritage and the resources of its 28,000 square foot, $5 million-plus Oats Park Art Center.

Ticket are $100 and can be purchased by calling toll free (866) 432-5566. More information is available at www.tractorsandtruffles.com.

Thanks to Johnathan L. Wright RGJ and Mailbox News for their featured coverage.

Finally, it looks like Spring is on the way. Winter has just dragged on and on while teasing us with a sporadic day of sunshine here and there. Spring will be short because summer is almost here, which means it is time for us to get ready to enjoy some time outdoors with friends and family.

Churchill County is full of many opportunities you can take advantage of as the temperatures start to climb. If you are looking for a perfect family weekend getaway this summer without spending a lot of money, take the family to Lahontan Reservoir. You don't have to be an expert camper or a wiz in the water to enjoy everything available to us right in our own backyard.

You may ask, "What do I need to camp"?. The answer is simple, all you need is the spirit of adventure, a joy of the outdoors and a decent amount of bug spray. Include a tent and some food and you can have yourself an incredible time. Enjoy family time with your loved ones with no distractions, sleep under the stars and enjoy playing in the lake together.

Forget the cell phone and computer and pay attention to the people in your life who matter the most. At Lahontan, there is a small entrace fee of $5 charged for Nevada residents and some additional fees for camping and boating. You can spend more than one night or a whole weekend there, The many recreation options available including fishing, as the reservoir is always well stocked with game fish. There are several areas for camping with decent restrooms and facilities for those people not wanting to be without all the comforts of home.

For additional information on the reservoir and water levels, you can call them at 775-867-3500. However, if camping isn't your style, there are still plenty of things that can be done right here in Fallon. You can break out your favorite tube and float the river. There is something to be said about a lazy day just floating peaceably down a river under the hot sun.

Another great idea is a backyard BBQ and show off all your cooking skills? Bring out the volleyball net, croquet set or horseshoes. Let the kids run through the sprinkler while the hamburgers sizzle.

If you are looking for a more structured recreational activity use the Churchill County Parks and Recreation Department, they are only a phone call away. Different programs are available each month for groups of all ages, from youth to adult, the choices are varied. From sports camps to the outdoor 4x4 field trips, there is something for everyone. You can always let the department know if there is something not available that you are interested in.

Feel free to be as creative as you want and do whatever you can to have fun. The summer is the best time to get out and see nature's beauty and spend it with friends and family.

Thanks to Danny Gleich, Recreation-Athletic Supervisor with Churchill County Parks and Recreation Department for great ideas!

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Fallon, Nevada is a great small town east of Reno and Fernley. Mostly agricultural and home to NAS Fallon and Top Gun School.

There were 15 sales in the month of September 2009 as follows:

14 stick built homes:

7 bank owned:

List price high $180,000 low $45,000 average $109,400

Sold price high $174,500 low $40,000 average $107,542

Average days on market 80 days, average $79 sq.ft.

1 relocation listed at $349,800, sold for $300,000

6 owner/seller:

List price high $249,900 low $77,000 average $176,800

Sold price high $229,900 low $62,500 average $160,983

Average days on market 152, average $95 sq.ft.

1 manufactured home sold, listed for $80,000, sold $80,000 owner/seller.

October starts with 184 listings:

31 bank owned:

List price high $438,075 low 439,550 average $155,266

Average days on market 81 days, average $94 sq.ft.

22 short sales:

List price high $375,000 low $39,999 average $146,849

Average days on market 169 days, average $87 sq.ft.

127 owner/seller:

List price high $1,800,000 low $49,900 average $246,942

2 relocation: $129,900 and $209,900

2 court ordered $138,000 and $153,000

59 manufactured homes listed:

6 bank owned:

List price high $175,000 low $53,000 average $95,300

Average days on market 160 days, average $61 sq.ft.

2 short sales, $90,000 and $108,800

51 owner/seller:

List price high $338,000 low $70,000 average $159,666

Average days on market 192 days, average $104 per sq.ft.

If you would like additional information on Fallon or any of the surrounding communities, please contact Sandra info@SoldOnFernley.com

Every attempt has been made to present factual information.

July was still a busy month for the town of Fallon home sales.

July had 27 stick-built homes sold, 13 of them were bank-owned. That is just about 50% of the sales.

Bank-owned:

list price high $239,000 low $52,900 average $128,084

Sold price high $227,500 low $50,000 average $122,832

Average days on market were 96

1 short sale listed at $265,000 sold for $260,000

13 regular owner sales:

list price high $290,000 low $75,000 average $189,153

sold price high $279,500 low $63,500 average $174,653

Average days on market were 231

6 manufactured homes sold in July:

5 regular owner sales:

list price high $290,000 low $75,000 average $189,153

sold price high $279,500 low $63,500 average $174,653

Average days on market were 257

1 court approval required sale, listed at $145,000 sold for $135,000.

August starts with 183 stick-built homes listed:

140 regular owner listings:

list price high $1,800,000 average $49,900 average $250,508

23 bank owned listings:

list price high $249,000 low $45,000 average $136,120

20 short sale listings:

list price high $198,000 low $39,999 average $128,624

57 manufactured homes are currently listed:

7 bank-owned:

list price high $175,000 low $70,000 average $103,385

1 short sale listed at $105,000

49 regular owner listings:

list price high $375,000 low $70,000 average $160,318

Demand is still strong being fueled by the $8000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit, low interest rates and record low prices on homes.

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