Fifth Annual Sierra Lutheran Falcons Fundraiser at the Minden Food Company.
The Minden Food Company again hosted the annual wine tasting fundraiser for the Sierra Lutheran Falcons basketball team. Held in the middle of the street outside the
Minden Food Company restaurant, the event has become a highly anticipated time to see old friends and catch up. Each special event in our small town draws its own crowd and this one is always special, the old guard.
In addition to the Minden Food Company prepared taste treats served by roaming “waiters”, basketball players, there is live music, authors signing their books, art for sale, and other appropriate vendors. The time of year is perfect for an outdoor event, not too hot or cold.
The event is symbolic of the coming together of the many passions of Alan Reed. Alan is the coach of the Sierra Lutheran Falcons basketball team, having been a standout at Douglas High and played college ball. He is the owner of The Minden Food Company, and he likes an occasional class of good Cabernet 
Sauvignon. This event is the culmination of all three passions. Alan is everywhere visiting at the event, making sure that everyone is having a good time.
It is another one of those fine Carson Valley events that gets many out of their routine to participate in and experience a nice evening. What a fun way to support the youth of our community. Tickets are limited so be sure to get yours early next year wen they become available for the Sixth Falcons Fundraiser.
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Lost Our Mobile Mouse Traps ... "Mouser" To The Rescue!
We lost two of our mobile mouse traps this year and have been surprised at the consequences. Our two best mousers, Chester and Stash, so named because he had a bright orange mustache, both passed at ages 19 and 17. After missing the kitty offerings at the backdoor … vole and mouse remnants … we started finding other “gifts” in the form of little black pellets.
The combination of changed weather, and lack of outdoor cats created an amazingly fertile rodent situation. The alfalfa fields had voles like never before, and mouse sightings in the garage were soon common place. We missed our old cats and their contribution to the household!
The rodent population reached a point where action was necessary. A dozen traps and high body count later we are getting a handle on the garage situation just ahead of the winter months when many rodents try to move inside.
We also took the best step – we got a new mouser. His name is “Mouser”, and he’s a definite keeper. He has big paws to grow in to, and a great disposition. He is currently assimilating in to the household, getting to know the dogs and other cats. He is holding his own, eating with the dogs and getting his own sleeping spot on the bed.
He is very curious about the garage, even made a couple of breaks into it over the past week. Mouser is destined to a great existence – the best of both worlds. He’ll have all the time in the garage and fields that he wants to hunt, and will undoubtedly spend his sleeping hours on a soft pillow somewhere in the house. Chester used to sleep everywhere – in the chicken coop with the chickens, on top or underneath things – was flexible, curious, and interactive with his world.
Mouser seems to have much of the same personality and came to us the same way … a rescue. He could be a 20 year cat – we hope so the more we get to know him.
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south from Gardnerville, Nevada ... Just 40 minutes from Carson City, Nevada, the first glimpse of Topaz Lake is breathtaking no matter how many times you’ve done it before. With the snow capped Sweetwater Mountains in the background, and framed by the Red Hills and Wild Oat Mountain, the oasis of Topaz Lake stands out beautifully.Topaz has great fishing (up to 10 pound trout!), boating and jet skiing. The water is much warmer than Lake Tahoe making for pleasant recreation fun. There is a public campground maintained by the Douglas County Parks Department at the north end of the lake, a couple of boat 
launch ramps, and areas where you can camp and launch on public land. In addition there are a couple of restaurants, our favorite ... The Topaz Lodge ... and casinos just off the highway that afford spectacular views while you dine, table games, food and beverage, and great water recreation – Rural Nevada at its finest.When it comes to choosing professionals to assist you with your real estate needs ... Experience is Priceless! Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine, CDPE, SFR, RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, 775-781-5472 carsonvalleyland@hotmail.com, www.carsonvalleyland.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When it comes to choosing professionals to assist you with your real estate needs ... Experience is Priceless! Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine, CDPE, SFR, RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, 775-781-5472 carsonvalleyland@hotmail.com, www.carsonvalleyland.com
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Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley , Carson City and the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: Carson Valley Listing Book or visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com
The weeds keep growing in Carson Valley, Nevada. Its been an amazing year for weeds in
Northern Nevada. Last year’s wonderfully wet winter fueled an abundance of weeds that continue to grow and grow. We’ve had much more precipitation than normal all through the summer months as well creating growing opportunities for the weeds like they rarely see in this area.
It is a common topic of conversation among Carson Valley Ranchers, Gardeners, and Homeowners, weather and weeds. The foxtails were unlike any year anybody can remember – growing everywhere in copious quantities. It drove the hay growers nuts. Dog owners were grooming and grooming and even at that ... there were plenty of occasions where the vet was the answer to the persistent prickly pugnacious foxtail seed.
As we near fall the weeds are tall, but soon we’ll be able to burn them as well as cut and spray. Sometime in October, when it is deemed safe, the East Fork Fire District will issue burn permits. Home and property owners will be able to safely burn the tall weeds, and the seeds that they bear, to minimize their reproduction next year. It also opens ditches for better flow, and clears the land for crops or more human friendly vegetation to grow.
Just burning them won’t eradicate them, but it will help minimize their spread. Some, such as thistle, take more work. They grow in colonies and have an extensive underground network. That is better accomplished by spraying with the right chemical mixture.
Carson Valley, Nevada is still mostly green, very unusual this time of year. With the warm weather and recent thunder showers there is a good chance it will remain green until the frost. This creates some very extended special times for foraging animals as their feed is plentiful and vibrant much later than normal.
Nothing like a little water in the desert ... it's very fertile … with a touch of the Liquid Gold.
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When it comes to choosing professionals to assist you with your real estate needs ... Experience is Priceless! Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine, CDPE, SFR, RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, 775-781-5472 carsonvalleyland@hotmail.com, www.carsonvalleyland.com
Here are a few of our blog posts ... please enjoy!
Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley , Carson City and the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: Carson Valley Listing Book or visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com
oblique morning sun as it was rising. Our desert flaura loves the moisture and almost breathes a sigh when we get it.
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