LAS VEGAS — Nevada's state and local governments have wasted millions of taxpayer dollars over the past two years through lavish and wasteful spending — in some cases by outright theft — a new study from the Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI) and Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) finds.
The exposé on government waste, titled "The Nevada Piglet Book 2010" and authored by NPRI fiscal policy analyst Geoffrey Lawrence, details numerous examples… Continue
Added by My Fernley News on September 30, 2010 at 2:17pm —
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September 29, 2010
submitted by the Fernley Senior Center
Anna Adams is our oldest at 95, Velma Thornburgh turned 90 this year and for her birthday she rode a motorcycle!
We have 11 registered with us, 8 were able to attend. Those are:
Val Bamford
Frank Grazide
Eleanor Kane
Fay Paxton
Alicia Rossell
Anna Adams
Alice Clements
Ken Holmes
Earl Campbell
James Grow
Vermeda Billington
Thelma… Continue
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John Mariotti, owner of Relentless Martial Arts, announced today that his academy is formally affiliated with Charles Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. “This association will, for our academy, create an even better training atmosphere than before. Our student will have access to the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu teachings and methods in a formal atmosphere. This addition to our already high quality Universal TaeKwon-Do programs will give both children and adults a premiere facility… Continue
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Relentless Martial Arts announced a Yoga October Senior Special. The classes will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30AM to 10:30AM. The classes will be taught by certified Yoga Instructor, Corey Jean Jones and will be specially designed to cater to the needs of seniors. “Everyone is welcome to this class but we are especially targeting our senior students for these two classes. There is special pricing for Seniors…only $49,00 for the month and a $7.00 drop… Continue
Added by My Fernley News on September 29, 2010 at 11:48pm —
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Per 2009 “NLCFPD EMERGENCY REPORTING” the average response time exceeds fifteen (15) minutes. The national standard is six (6) minutes or less and here is why. Your brain dies in less than four (4) minutes….. Under direct flame impingement, your home begins structure failure in three (3) – five (5) minutes.
These two reasons alone are just cause to reduce response time. In addition, Federal regulations mandate four (4) properly qualified and trained… Continue
We now have Nevada Legal Services partnering with us to provide free legal assistance to seniors here at the Fernley Senior Center. This allows us to provide twice as many legal assistance appointments a month. Please call Debby at the Senior Center if you would like to schedule an appointment 575-3370. The first appointment day will be October 19th 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.…
Did you know a home purchased for $85,000 will get you a house payment of approximately $600 month. This includes taxes and insurance. USDA and Nevada Rural loans are available in the Fernley area. 100% financing with low interest for 30 years. There are many homes listed below $85,000.
Call me, we'll see if we can make your dream of home ownership a reality.
Debi Taylor
775-842-3492
To My "Loving Wife" From the Book known as Insanity Springs Vol.1
The ground was cold and hard as ice. Dead grass intertwined itself along with hardened snow. The sky was dark as dark as midnight. My heart was heavy, dry within my chest. Slowly I walk over a mountains path. My eyes are hazy. I see a light dimly My legs are heavy but I press on. Slowly the cold frigid air looses its bite.
And then off in the distance I see the silhouette of a woman. Weakened by from the… Continue
Added by Joshua German on September 21, 2010 at 3:55pm —
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The Fernley Junior Rodeo Club will be holding a meeting on Wednesday September 7th at 7:00pm at the Fernley Fun Center Bowling Alley Meeting Room, Fernley Nevada. We will be holding our 2010-2011 elections and discussing the 2011 Fernley Junior Rodeo.
Any questions please contact Kevin Hargett at 575-7383 or Kasey Miller at 560-3273.
Added by My Fernley News on September 18, 2010 at 2:21pm —
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Four representatives from The Winnemucca Community Garden (WCG) will be the only delegates from the state of Nevada to represent the United States when 5,000 representatives from the worldwide Terra Madre network meet in Turin, Italy this October. This event, in its fourth year, coincides with the international Slow Food Fair. The five day meeting will bring together food communities, cooks, academics, youth and musicians from all over the world;… Continue
Added by My Fernley News on September 17, 2010 at 11:38am —
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Lyon County - Lyon County residents are urged to safely dispose of their unused and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs during a nationwide “Take-Back” initiative on Saturday, September 25 that seeks to prevent medicine misuse and theft. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
The "Take-Back" will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, at Dayton, Silver Springs and Fernley senior centers (Call Mary Boettcher of Healthy Communities Coalition… Continue
Added by My Fernley News on September 16, 2010 at 10:04pm —
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