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By Kate Bradley This summer will bring many funprograms and events to Galena CreekRegional Park and Recreation Area.ThankstotheGreatBasinInstitute,theFriday Night Campfire series returns.Great Basin Naturalists SummerDay Camps offer week-long learningopportunities for school children. Andtheopeningof theGalenaCreekVisitorsCenterinearlyJulypromisesguidedhikes,astronomy, hands-on workshops, and avarietyof natureprogramsforeveryone. The Friday Night Campfire seriesbringsgreatfamilyentertainmenttotheEagle Meadows Amphitheater on thenorthsideof theparkonFridayeveningsfrom 8 to 9pm. Come early and bring ablanketor campingchairs, extra clothesfor after sunset, and the obligatorymarshmallows for roasting over thecampfire. Performers include cowboy poetrywith Tony Argento (6/18), singer/songwriter Harry Callahan (6/25), theReno Youth Orchestra (7/2), wildlifestorieswithConnieStevens(7/9),ayouthperformance by Great Basin Naturalistcampers, andHawaiianmusicanddance

(7/30). Campfire events are free, butdonationsarealwayswelcome. TheGreatBasinInstituteisseeking3-4 volunteers for each CampfireEvent to help direct traffic, collectdonations, and tend the campfire. Formore information on being a CampfireVolunteer,pleasecall(775)[email protected]. Great Basin Naturalists Day Campwill allow children between 8 and 12 aweek-long, fun-filled, new perspectiveon nature. Themes include Becominga Naturalist (June 21st-June 25th),Weather and Climate Studies (July 6th-July9),EarthWarriors(July12-July16),Arts and Theatre (July 19th-July 23rd),ForestEcology(July26th-July30th),andVoyagerEarth/Ecosystemsof theWorld(August16th-August20th). Camps run daily from 8am to 5pm.Cost is $195 per week except the weekof July4th,whichis$165;campersbringtheir own bag lunch. Scholarships forSummer Day Camp are now available,thanks to thegenerosityof participantsandlocaldonors.Spacesremaininsomecampsessions, so it’snot too late togetyourchildsignedup.Toregister,obtain

a scholarship application, and learnmore about the Great Basin NaturalistsSummerDayCamp,[email protected]. Kate Bradley is the director at Galena Creek Visitors Center & Programs. Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes

environmental research, education, and conservation throughout the West. The Institute advances ecological literacy and habitat restoration through educational outreach and direct service programs. For updates on Great Basin Institute summer programs at the Visitors Center check out http://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.

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Letter From the Publisher The weather might not have givenyouahint,butroadconstructioncertainlyhas:Summerisonitsway.If you’vebeenupanddowntheMtRoseHwyneartheentry to Galena Forest Estates you’veprobablynoticedconstructionalongthehighway.WorkonthenewGalenaParkVisitors’ Center entrance is in progressbecause it’s necessary to have adequateaccelerationanddecelerationlanesalongthehighway. The 1.3 million dollar project isfunded by the American Recoveryand Reinvestment Act and nears its

completion set for July 1, 2010. Projectengineer Ross Dawson of the FederalHighwayAdministrationsaysthatduetoheavydaytimetraffic,constructionworkisconductedduringthenight.Theworkstartsat8pmandstopsat6am. In this issue of the Galena Times,you will read about exciting new andreturning programs in Galena CreekPark,thesecondannualGalenaFest,andmanylocalsummereventsandservices,alltocreateandsupportatruesenseof communityalongtheMt.Rosecorridor.Enjoy, Richard Keillor

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By Martha Jane Holman Last fall, Matt Gotchy arrived at thestartinglineforTheBloodyRosemountainbikeclimbwiththehopeof discoveringnewtrailsforhisweekendrides.11.7gruelingmiles, 4700 feet of ascent, a devouredapple core for sustenance and an emptywaterbottle later,Mattcrossedthe finishline. While his goal of discovering newtrails was accomplished, Matt garneredsomethingmoreimportant:therearesomeseriousmountainbikeridersintheSierraandthereisagrowingneedforsustainablesingle track biking and hiking trails tosafelyaccommodatetheexpandingdemandonoutdoorresourcesintheSierra. Gotchy was one of more than 150adultridersintheinauguralBloodyRosemountain bike climb, the first seriousmountainbikeracetobeheldintheeasternSierra aspart of GalenaFest.The eventhelpedtoraiseawarenessandfundstobuildviableoutdoorrecreationalresourcesfromGalenaCreekRegionalPark toMt.RoseSummit.Thefestivalmatchedanother500adultandkidracers,aspiringsportfisher-people, crafty toddlers and families withvendors, sponsors and live music duringthedaylongevent. “Half of The Bloody Rose was off road,buttheotherhalf of theridewasalongsidetrafficonMt.RoseHighway,”stated Dale Beesmer, a mountain biketrail advocate who has worked withtheUnitedStatesForestService inthePeavine area to get sustainable trails

constructedandmaintained. “There are many non-designated dirtroadsandtrailsleadingtoMt.RoseSummitthatcouldbeusedforTheBloodyRose,”hesaid.“If wecouldgetthesetrailsapprovedbytheUSFS,itwouldcreateanexcellentracecourseandwouldprovideunmatchedtrailopportunitiessoughtbyresidentsandvisitorsalike.” GalenaFest2010aimstodojustthat;leveraging the success of its inauguralevent,thenon-profitgroupof volunteersis organizing a free, two-day communityevent replete with live music, food andbeverage vendors, exhibits and activitiesfor kids with proceeds from sponsorshipand race registration fees to be used fortrailestablishmentandmaintenance. “TheBloodyRoseclimb,withpendingUSFS approval, will replace some of theHighway route with approximately twomilesof new,approved,dirtroadandsingletrack,” said Galena Fest founder RichardKeillor. “And, with the support from ourBloody Rose sponsor, Michael Roundsandhis lawfirmWatsonRounds,weaimto create one of the most recognized,competitivemountainbikeracesinthewest.Nootherorganizationhassuchadynamiceventformulawhichbondscommunityandoutdoor recreation. We have somethingfor everyone: bike races, a trail run race,afishingcontestforkids, festivalandlivemusicsetinanidyllic,park-sidesetting.” GalenaFest2010willexpandtoincludean outdoor concert, festival and fishing

on Saturday, September 25. On Sunday,September26,thesignatureevents-TheBloodyRose,TheThorntrailrun,thekidsmountainbikeraces,TheBigFishContestandArtinthePark-willbestaggeredsothattheactivitiescanbeenjoyedbyall. “Myfamilywantedtoattend,buttheadultandkidsactivitiesoverlapped,”saidGotchy. “I amexcited to learn that thisyear I can compete and still watch mykids raceandparticipate in theireventslaterintheday.” Initial sponsors of Galena Fest 2010include Intuit, Dr. Andrew Pasternak,and Mike Rounds. The core of GalenaFest2010willtakeplaceatGalenaCreek

RegionalPark. Martha Jane Holman is the volunteer advisor to Galena Fest, Inc. and the volunteer event manager for Galena Fest 2010. For more information about Galena Fest 2010 and online race registration, visit www.RenoGalenaFest.com or call 775-813-7136.

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Select a rose not just by her name By Leslie Lyles, M.S.

Now thattemperatures are ontheriseandsummerisnotfaraway,manyof usareheadingouttothelocalnurseries insearchof newplantsfor our landscapes.Oneof themosteye-catchingplantsinthenursery is the rose.

Roses often draw us in by their beautifularrayof colors,butonceonesmellstheirwonderful fragrance, it is hard to resistthem.Afterall,whatislovelierinagardenthanarose?Beforedecidingtobringanewrosehome,though,therearesomethingstoconsider. There are hundreds of varieties of rosesallvaryinginhardiness,size,growthhabit and maintenance requirements.Some roses have a stiff formal look andlend themselves well to the classic rosegarden. Others sprawl along the ground,have largearchingbranches,orare smallcompactshrubs.Nomatterthesizeorstyleof yourlandscape,thereisaroseforyouaslongasyourgardenhaswelldrainedsoilandatleastsixhoursof sunlight. The classic image of a rose, a singleperfectbudonanelegantlongstem,istheHybrid Tea. This is the rose commonlyused in formalrosegardens.HybridTeasgothroughabloomcycleabouteverysix

to sevenweeks and require ‘deadheading’(removing spent blossoms) to keep themblooming. Although beautiful, I considerthem the ‘Prima Donnas’ of the roseworld.HybridTeasrequiremorepruningandhavemoreinsectanddiseaseproblemsthan other roses and therefore requiremore maintenance. Another drawback isthat many Hybrid Teas have been bredstrictly for flower formandhave little ornofragrance. A lowermaintenance rose that is stillgreatforformalrosebedsistheFloribunda.Floribundasare smaller andbushier thanHybridTeasandbareclustersof flowersrather than single blossoms. Floribundastypically are hardier and easier to careforthantheHybridTeasandtheybloomcontinuouslythroughouttheseason. Agreatroseforthebackof theborderis the Grandiflora, which resulted fromcrossing Hybrid Teas with Floribundas.Grandiflorasaremuchbigger thaneitherparentandexhibitthebesttraitsof eachparent, producing continuous clusters of classicblooms. Another great choice for the back of a border or to fill a tall vertical space isa climbing rose. Climbers can be trainedalong fences, walls, pillars and arbors.Theyrangeinsizeandtexturefromlargestrongcanesreaching10-12feetinheightto smaller more pliable canes suitable forsmalltrellises. Miniaturerosesareawonderfulrosefor

thefrontof aborderorif spaceislimited.Theygenerallygrowonlyonetotwofeettall and are great planted in containers,along walkways or amongst perennials.Miniature roses are abundant bloomerswith few insectanddiseaseproblemsandrequireverylittlemaintenance. Finally, don’t forget about the shruband landscape roses. As a group, theygenerallyrequirelessmaintenance(Iprunemineaboutevery2-3years)andhaveveryfewinsectanddiseaseproblems.Therearemanytypesof shrubroses,buttwoof myfavoritesareRugosas,fortheircontinuousbloomandbrightredrosehips,andCarpetRosesthatspreadoutacrossthegroundorcascadeoverlowwalls.

Rosescomeinmanytypes,eachwiththeirown characteristics and benefits. Beforeselectingarose foryourgarden,considerhowmuchspaceyouhave,thestyleof yourgarden,andhowmuchenergyyouwanttoput into maintaining it. Taking the timeto choose the right rose for your gardenwill not only reward you with beautifulblossoms, but will also help alleviatefrustrationanddisappointment. Leslie is an I.S.A. Certified Arborist and Horticultural Consultant. She works with homeowners to help them understand their plant’s needs and get the most beauty from their landscape. Call Stewardship Horticultural at 849-1215 to schedule an appointment.

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Reporters & Writers: Constance Aguilar, Erin Breen, Kate Bradley, Robert Burks, Debby Bullentini, Christel Citko, Terry Corneil, Lori Dotterweich, Andy Drymalski, Daniel Fleischmann, Alexis Garduno, Dave Gentry, Jeff Griffin, Scott Gunderson,

Jane Holman, Jerry Keir, Tim Kinsinger, Leslie Lyles, Jeff Neilson, Joyce Newman, Andy Pasternak, Jeff Pogol, Dave Rice, Adam Saporsky, Kent Sweet,

Dr. Gilbert Trujillo, Kevin Weintz, Erin Zundel, Ryan Golec.

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By Daniel Fleischmann Although Chocolate Peak rises nearly5,000 feet above the Reno skyline, mostpeoplehaveneverheardof it.PerhapswithMount Rose as a backdrop, it seems likea foothill. Despite its proximity to MountRose, Chocolate Peak is definitely its ownmountain. It stands roughly 300 feet aboveits ridgeconnectingwithMountRose.Thehike is pretty steep, but summit views areexcellent. This is not a difficult summit toreach, especially since the trailhead is only15-20minutesfromdowntownReno. TheshortestandrecommendedroutetoChocolatePeakisviatheJonesCreek-WhitesCreek Loop from Galena Creek RegionalPark.Fromthepark, it’s about4milesoneway,withabout3,250feetof elevationgainto

thesummit.Thisisconsideredthenortheastridge.Thenortheastsideof themountainhasnumeroustrails,andclearpathstothetopof themountain. Thesouthsideof themountainisremote,with few trails and steep slopes. I had thedispleasureof getting lost in this area, andittookmetwohoursandalotof cutsof mylegstogetbacktothetrailheadparkingarea. From the parking area of the northentranceof GalenaCreekCounty,walktotheobvioustrailheadfortheJonesCreek/WhiteCreekloop.About1/2mileupthetrail,yougettotheintersection.TakealeftandfollowtheJonesCreektrail.About1milefromthetrailheadyou’llseeaMountRoseWildernesstrailsign.Headupthetrailwhichhasseveralswitchbacks. After a little more than 2 1/2

miles, you reach an intersection betweenJonesCreek,WhitesCreek,and the trail toChurch’s Pond. Take the trail to Church’sPond,butdon’tgoall thewayto thepond.About1/10thof amilebeforeyoureachthepond,thereisahillsideontheleft.Bushwhackslightlyover50yardsof brushuntilyoureachthehillside. A slight, unmaintained trail winds uptowardsChocolatePeak.You shouldn’t relyonthetrail,sinceitfadesinandout.Simplywalk up the open areas up the hillside, andfollowthetrailwhenyoucan.Afterabouta1/2mile,youheadintosometreesandasmallsub-alpine forest. Once you get out of thewoods,youwillseethesummittoyourleft.Youonlyhaveabout325feetand3/10thsof amiletogo.Atthesummit,youhaveagreat

view of the east side of Mount Rose andChurchPeak,aswellasSlideMountainandthecityof Renobelow.However,youcannotseeLakeTahoe. You can reach Mount Rose from theChocolatePeaksummit,butitrequiresa300-footdescenttoContactPass,beforeyouheadupandoveranothersub-peakandareabletoheaduptothesummit.MountRoseisabout1.5milesawayfromChocolatePeak.If youwantamoredirectroutetoMountRose,youcan start your ascent from Church’s Pondinsteadof fromChocolatePeak. Daniel J. Fleischmann is a contributor to Summitpost.org and trip planner for the Reno Hiking Meetup Group. Check out www.meetup.com/Reno-Hiking/ if you are interested in good company during your outdoor adventures.

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By Andy Pasternak Summer is here, finally! When youspendsometimewithyourfamilyinthegreat outdoors keep everyone safe byfollowing these tips from theAmericanAcademyof Pediatrics(AAP).SUN PROTECTION For babies under 6 months: Thetwo main recommendations from theAAP to prevent sunburn are to avoidsun exposure, and to dress infants inlightweight long pants, long-sleevedshirts,andbrimmedhatsthatshadethenecktopreventsunburn.However,whenadequate clothing and shade are notavailable, parents can apply a minimalamount of sunscreen with at least 15SPF (sun protection factor) to smallareas, such as the infant’s face and thebackof thehands. Foryoungchildren:Applysunscreenatleast30minutesbeforegoingoutside,andusesunscreenevenoncloudydays.TheSPFshouldbeatleast15andprotectagainstUVAandUVBrays. For older children: The first, andbest, line of defense against the sun iscoveringup.Wearahatwithathree-inchbrimorabillfacingforward,sunglasses(lookforsunglassesthatblock99-100%of ultravioletrays),andcottonclothingwithatightweave. Stayintheshadewheneverpossible,andlimitsunexposureduringthepeakintensityhours-between10a.m.and4

p.m. Use a sunscreen with anSPFof 15orgreater.Besureto apply enough sunscreen -about one ounce per sittingfor a young adult. Reapplysunscreeneverytwohours,orafter swimmingor sweating.Useextracautionnearwater,snow,andsandastheyreflectUV rays and may result insunburnmorequickly.HEAT STRESS IN EXERCISING CHILDREN At the beginning of astrenuous exercise programoraftertravelingtoawarmerclimate, the intensity andduration of exercise shouldbe limited initially and thengradually increased duringaperiodof 10to14daystoaccomplishacclimatizationtotheheat. Beforeprolongedphysicalactivity, the child should bewell-hydrated. During theactivity, periodic drinking should beenforced,forexample,each20minutes,5ozof coldtapwateroraflavoredsportsdrinkforachildweighing90lbs,and9oz for an adolescent weighing 130 lbs,evenif thechilddoesnotfeelthirsty. Clothing should be light-coloredand lightweight and limited to one

layerof absorbentmaterial to facilitateevaporation of sweat. Sweat-saturatedshirts should be replaced by dryclothing. Practices and games played in theheat should be shortened and morefrequentwater/hydrationbreaksshouldbeinstituted.POOL SAFETY Avoidinflatableswimmingaidssuchas“floaties.”Theyarenotasubstituteforapprovedlifevestsandcangivechildrenafalsesenseof security. Whenever infants or toddlers arein or around water, an adult should bewithin arm’s length, providing “touchsupervision.”BUG SAFETY Don’tusescentedsoaps,perfumesorhairspraysonyourchild. Avoid areas where insects nest orcongregate, such as stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and gardenswhereflowersareinbloom.Avoid dressing your child in clothingwithbrightcolorsorfloweryprints. Insect repellents containing DEETaremosteffectiveagainstticks,whichcan

transmitLymeDisease,andmosquitoes,whichcantransmitWestNileVirusandotherviruses. The current recommendation forchildrenover2monthsof ageistouse30percentDEET.But it shouldnotbeusedoninfantsunder2monthsold. The concentration of DEET inproducts may range from less than 10percenttoover30percent.TenpercentDEETonlyprotectsforabout30minutes–inadequateformostoutings. The concentration of DEET variessignificantlyfromproducttoproduct,soreadthelabel.Childrenshouldwashoff repellentswhenbackindoors. Dr. Andy Pasternak earned his medical degree at University of Michigan. He is certified by the Board of American Family Practice. He started Silver Sage Center for Family Medicine and Silver Sage Sports Performance because he believes in providing you and your family with the care you deserve. For more information call (775) 853 9394 or visit www.silversagecenter.com. A Proud Member of 1% for the Planet® - Businesses donating 1% of sales to the natural environment.

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Music is a sweet life indeedBy Erin Meehan Breen “My life has been about music. I’veplayed center stage and taken centerstage in living rooms from Illinois toCalifornia.20yearsago,IcameclosetomakingatriptoanAlaskanwildernesswhere people live in houses built onstiltsbecauseof thepermafrost.ButwealldecideditwastooriskyandIhappilysettled inReno. Ihavea familytoplaywith,andmusichasbeentheperfectlifeineveryway.” That’swhatIhearfrommyoldpianothroughthenoteseverytimeIsitdowntoplay.It’saStraube;aCabinetGrandwithbeautifullycarvedembellishments.Iremembertheverydaywemovedherin. It tooksixhusky friends togetherupthefrontstepsalongawoodenrampwe’d throwntogether just for the task.I was three months pregnant with mysecond child and more worried aboutthatpianothanaboutanythingelsewemovedintothishousethatday.

Wecarefullyplacedheronaninsidewall,hadhertunedandshe’sbeenwithus ever since. I play when I have thetime. I’ve never been very good… butgoodenoughformykidsIsuppose.Andit’stakenyearstofeelherstory. ThisparticularinstrumentwasbuiltinahugebrickpianofactoryinChicagoin the early 1900’s. Back then theyturned out 15 pianos a day there. Andalthough the factory is gone now, thatbuildingstillstands. Someverygoodfriendsof minehadtakencustodyof thepianosometimeinthe‘70’s.IthadbeenmyfriendMichael’smother’s, and he knew her history. HetoldmehecouldstillheartheChristmasCarolsandlullabieshismotherusedtoplay.Hismotheralsotoldhimstoriesof how that old piano had played honky-tonkandragtimeinbarsandondifferentstagesbydifferentownersasitmadeitswayacrossthecountrytoCalifornia. When his mother died, Michael

moved the piano to Reno. I admired itforyears. When my friends moved to theAlaskanoutbacktheydecidedthepianoshouldstayinReno. “We don’t know if we could get itthere safely,” they told me. “You’re theonlyoneweknowwhowillplayitandkeepittunedandsafe.” What a compliment that was. Ialways expected them to come for her.I never considered her mine.OntripsthroughReno,they’vestoppedbytoseeherafewtimesthemselves. And a few yearsbacktheysentaChristmascardsayingtheydidn’tthinkthey’dever actually move her again;thatIcouldconsiderhermine. It’s not the grandest pianoaround by any means. But itisapianowithhistory.And if youstrain,youcanheartheoldhonky-tonk coming through,

even Debussy and Mozart. Sometimesthat inspiresme to sit there just a fewminuteslonger…justtolisten. Musiccanaddawholenewdimensiontolife. Erin Breen is a freelance writer based in Reno. She is an anchor of the Emmy Award winning Channel 2 News This Morning. You can find her and her new book at ErinMeehanBreen.com.

Up Galena Creek – Ecological imagination enhances views of earthmoving equipment

By Jerry Keir If you’vebeentravelingtheMountRoseHighwayoverthepastfewseasons,you probably have noticed a good dealof activityalongthecorridor.Lastfall,forest thinning brought down treesand reduced ground cover, promotingecosystem health and reducing firethreat. And this spring the long rowsof red caution cones alerted us to thehighwayprojectthatwillpushbacktheforesttomakeroomforsafetrafficflowintothenewGalenavisitorcenter. Although there has been notice tothepublicregardingtheseefforts,morethanoneconcernedlocalhasinquiredastothescopeof theworkandthereasonsbehind the removal of mature pine.Last week, while reviewing the roadprojectwithNDOTstaff onthejobsite,a Galena community member pulledup and asked what, exactly, was goingon. We explained the project to hersatisfaction,butsheconcludedbysayingshewasa“treehugger”anddidn’t liketheideaof morepavement. While no one likes to see trees godown, it is good to remember thattheseeffortsprotecttheforestfromus.Fuel reductionon the forest andalong

the highway’s edge will lessen theprobabilityof acatastrophicfirecausedbyasparkingtailpipeorahaplessflickof a cigarette. And while masticationupturns granite and disrupts the soilprofile, the ecological benefits of these resource management effortsfar outweigh the immediate aestheticlosses. Consider some of the more subtleimprovementsaschangehappensontheforest’sedge.Thespiralplumesof smokefromcontrolburnsthisspringsignaleda cleared understory that will daylightthe landscape and bring a season of abundant wildflowers. Combined withour wet spring, conditions are ripe forwildflower carpets. Indian paintbrush,mule’s ear, pussypaws, corn lily andred columbinewill soonpoke from theloam along the creek and clearingsand make hikes this season memorablewithcolor.Of some230,000speciesof plants floweringon theplanet,wewillhaveourown local showcaseof Sierraangiosperms that you won’t want tomiss. Youcanfindtheseflowersandmeetthe creek more easily this season withthe new access road that will be soonopenatthenorthentranceof thepark.OurfriendsattheCountyhavedesignedalooptrailbehindthenewvisitorcenterthatincludesabridgecrossingoverthecreekaswellassomemeanderingsthatbring you front and center before oneof bestviewshedsof theCarsonrange.Wildroseandcoyotewillowarerisingred and yellow along the riparian pathand offer a convenient opportunity towitnessbloomingwithacasualwalk. So, when hiking, riding, ordriving by the forest, try to lookbeyond the immediate eyesores of

stumps, upturned rock, and exposeddetritus, and stretch your ecologicalimaginationtoenvisionfuturechangeforthebetter.Morethanever,weneedto adaptively manage our forest andsometimes this commitment involveslarge earthmoving equipment andblaring chainsaws. This doesn’t

always lend to elegant methods of implementation, but the eventualoutcomeswill keepour forestsgreenandthecreeksrunningclear. Jerry Keir is the Director of the Great Basin Institute at the University of Nevada, Reno and can be reached for comment at (775) 784-1231.


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Seeing depression as a cure can lead to transformation

By Andy Drymalski, EdD Depression is sometimes called the “commoncoldof mental illness”sincemostof uswillexperienceatleastafewof itssymptomsatsomeperiodof ourlife.Forthosewhomuststrugglewithitinfullforce,itcantrulybea“darknightof thesoul.”Indepression,lifelosesitscolorandvibrancy.Wemayfeeladriftatsea,lost, confused, overwhelmed, ordefeated.Like a riverdamneduporawellrundry,wecanfeelpainfullycut-off fromthesourceandflowof life.Inseverecases,thelightof hopemayseemtobethoroughlyeclipsed,andwemayevenentertainthoughtsof suicide. It is no coincidence that thoughts (or dreams)

of death, dying, orsuicide often accompanydepression, especially inits more severe forms.This is because whenwe are depressed thereis generally somethingthat needs to be let goof, or allowed to die inour life. Typically, thisis an attitude, goal, orperspective we holdwhich runs counter toourdeeperdestinyorlife-path. Indepression,lifeismoving in one directionbutourego,orconsciousmind, wants to move inanother.Wearepaddlingagainstthecurrent.Sincelife energy ultimatelyflows from the center of

thepersonality,whatJungianpsychologycallstheSelf,if weareatoddswithourdeepernature/destiny, theflowof our life’senergywillbeblocked.This iswhyfatigue,lackof motivation,andalackof interestinlifearehallmarksof depression.Ourinstinctual,creative,and/orspiritualurgesarebeingstifled. Forexample,let’ssayyouareangrywithsomeoneorsomethinginyourlife,butthethoughtof expressingyourtruefeelingsisscaryordifficultforyou.Instead,you suppress your anger hoping the problem will goawayorgetbetteron itsown.Themoreyoudothis,themoredepressedyoumaybecomebecauseyouare

blockinganaturalandneededresponse. Orperhapsyouhaveajobwhichboresyou.Itdoesnot challenge you or utilize your creativity and gifts.Yet,youstayatthejobyearafteryearbecauseof thepay, benefits, security, familiarity, etc. You becomedepressed because your conscious values are at oddswiththevaluesof yourdeeperself whichwantstolivelifetoyourfullestpotential. Maybeyouaresomeonewhoalwaysdoesforothers,butneverforyourself.Youliketogive,butfeelguiltywhenreceiving.Yourconsciousmindtellsyouit’syourjobtoalwayssacrificeandtakecareof others,butyoubecome depressed because your inner self does notsupport this one-sided viewpoint. Your instincts andintuitionwouldtellyouthatyoucan’tgooncaringforothersif youdon’ttakecareof yourself. When you are depressed it can be helpful to askwherechangeandtransformationwanttotakeplaceinyourlife.Whatgoalorattitude(s)doyouholdthatmayneedtobesurrenderedorallowedtodie?Istheresomewayinwhichyourcurrentidentityorapproachtolifemaybeatoddswithyourdeepernatureorcalling? Whenweareabletoanswerthesequestionsthroughopendialoguewithourwiser,innerself,andthenmakethechangesweneedtomake,lifebeginstoflowagain.The sunbreaks through the clouds and anewday isborn. And the depression, which we once saw as ourenemy, paradoxically becomes the cure. By initiatinganecessarydeath/rebirthprocess ithasguidedus toa more purposeful and fulfilling way of being in theworld. Andy Drymalski, EdD, is a licensed psychologist and Jungian psychologist in Reno and Carson City. For more information call (775) 786-3818 or visit www.renocarsonpsychologist.com.

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gymnastics) and any recreationalactivity (like skateboarding, mountainbiking)mightbeatriskof injurytothemouth and would benefit from wearingaprotectivemouthguard.Bothchildrenand adults should wear sports guardsif they participate in any of theseactivities. Traumatic injuries to the mouthaccount for many sporting injuriesand can be costly and life changing.

Many front teeth are broken and evencompletelylostduetotheseinjuries.Thecostcanreachwellintothethousandsof dollarsfortreatmentand/orreplacementof broken and missing teeth. Mouthguards can also protect lips and gumsfrom severe damage in the event of atraumaticinjury.Therearegenerallythreetypesof mouthguards: 1. Stock mouth protectors arepreformedandcomereadytowear.Theyareinexpensiveandcanbeboughtatmostsporting good stores and departmentstores. However, little can be done toadjusttheirfit,theyarebulkyandmakebreathing and talking difficult and theyprovide little or no protection. Mostdentists do not recommend these typesof mouthguards. 2. Boil and bite mouth protectorsalso can be bought at many sportinggoods stores and may offer a better fitthan stock mouth protectors. The “boiland bite” mouth guard is made fromthermoplasticmaterial.Itisplacedinhotwatertosoften,thenplacedinthemouth

andshapedaroundtheteethusingfingerandtonguepressure.Greatcaremustbetakentonotplacetheseinthemouthforformingif theplasticisveryhotasthesecan cause severe mouth burns. Theseprotectorsworkwellwhenchildrenaregainingand losingteeth, thuschangingthe fit of the protector, as they areinexpensiveandeasilyreplaced. 3. Custom-fitted mouth protectors are individually designedand made in the dental office or at aprofessional laboratory based on yourdentist’s specifications. Your dentistwill make an accurate impression of your teeth. A mouth guard is thenmolded over the model of your teethusingaspecialmaterial.Duetotheuseof thespecialmaterialandbecauseof theextratimeandworkinvolved,thiscustom-made mouth guard is moreexpensive than the other types, but itprovidesthemostcomfortandbestfitandprotection. Usually, mouth guards cover yourupperteethonly,butinsomeinstancesyourdentistwillmakeamouthguardforthelowerteethaswell,especiallyif youwearbracesoranotherpermanentdental appliance on your lower teeth.Yourdentistcansuggestthebestmouthguardforyou.Aneffectivemouthguardshouldbe comfortable, resist tears, bedurable and easy to clean, and shouldnotrestrictyourbreathingorspeech.

Tocareforyourmouthguard,rinseitwithcoldwaterorwithamouthrinsebeforeandaftereachuseand/orcleanit with toothpaste and a toothbrush.Occasionally clean the mouth guardin cool, soapy water with a softtoothbrush and rinse it thoroughly.Placeitinafirm,perforatedcontainerto store or transport it. This permitsair circulation and helps to preventdamage. Protect the mouth guardfromhigh temperatures– suchashotwater, hot surfaces, or direct sunlight– to minimize distorting its shape.Occasionallycheckitforgeneralwear.If youfindholesortearsinitorif itbecomes loose or causes discomfort,replace it. Bring the mouth guard toeachregularlyscheduleddentalvisittohaveyourdentistexamit. Sports guards should be consideredstandard equipment, just as helmets areconsidered standard equipment for otheractivities. The use of mouth guards isessentialtoprotectyourmouthandteethfromtraumaticinjuries. Dr. Gilbert Trujillo, a Reno native, received his D.D.S. from the University of the Pacific and his Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from Baylor College of Dentistry, Texas A&M. He received his Certificate of Resident of Pediatric Dentistry from Children’s Medical Center, Dallas. Dr. Trujillo belongs to many dental organizations and is active in organized dentistry on the local level.

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To giclée or not to gicléeBy Christel Citko My brother called me up the otherdayandsaidhegota500-dollarrotisseriechicken at Costco. I knew immediatelywhathemeant. In theartmarket, it isequally as easy to spend more moneythanintended. As if theoptionsarenot confusingenough, between offset lithos, originallithographs, prints, mezzotints, andetchings now we have giclées. Mostpeople don’t know how to pronounceit much less know exactly what it is.“Giclée”isaFrenchworddescribingthesprayingonof dots.Pronounced“zhee-clay,” agicléeprint is the reproductionof anoriginalworkof artusingahighlyspecializedinkjetprinter. The original goal of the gicléeprocess was to enable artists to printtheir artwork as needed and provideit to the public at an affordable price.The concept is wonderful. For thoseof us who enjoy an artist’s work and

wouldsimplyliketohaveitonourwallswithout a great deal of expense, thiswastheperfectanswer. Today,wehaveourchoiceof gicléewith or without enhancement, withlimitededitionnumbers,andsignaturesat price points comparable to originalserigraphs and etchings that involvehours of artistic labor. Remember,you can put the digital image into thecomputer,gotolunch,andpickupyourgiclée. Thereisabsolutelynothingnegativeaboutagiclée,aslongasitissoldwithinitsoriginalconceptof beingaffordable.Butwhenthegicléepriceapproachesthepriceof originalartwork,Isaychoseanoriginal.Whetheranetching,abeautifulwatercolor, a drawing or anythinghand-done by the artist, I believe youshould spend your money the way youintended. Christel Citko is an opinionated art lady who owns Art Source Gallery.


Art created from solitude shows creativity outside the normBy Joyce Newman I recently spent an hour or so viewing afriend’s collection of folk and “Outsider Art”andsawsomewonderfulpiecesranging fromgumwrapperpursestoweathervanes.Ifeltan

immediatekinshipwiththose folks who hadmade great examplesof tramp art, folkart and even prisonart and realized whythat was when I gothome. Looking aroundour house, I saw ourcrudelypaintedwoodenhorseboughtinAmish

country, a red and white articulated figurepicked up in a thrift store, a Russian folk artpieceandanenameledmetalornamentcreatedbyalocalRenoartist-notforsale,butforherown pleasure. None of our pieces has muchintrinsic value, but in my mind, they expresstheheartof theartists. While I’d been familiar with the term“Outsider Art,” I thought it might beinterestingtolearnmoreaboutitsorigins.The

term“OutsiderArt”itself wascoinedin1972byartcriticRogerCardinalasasynonymforArtBrut,alabelcreatedbyFrenchartistJeanDubuffet.Dubuffet’sintereststemmedfromhiscaptivation with Dr. Walter Morgenthaler’s1922bookA Psychiatric Patient as Artist. Adolf Wölfi, (1864-1930) was a Swissmental patient under the care of Dr.Morgenthaler. Confined to a mental hospitalfor much of his adult life, Wölfi wrote anillustratedepicconsistingof 45volumeswith1600 illustrations, 1500 collages and his ownimaginarybiography. Impressed by what he’s seen, Dubuffetstarted to amass his own collection of suchart, and in 1948 formed the Compagnie del’Art Brut. He defines Art Brut as, “Thoseworks created from solitude and from pureand authentic creative impulses - where theworries of competition, acclaim and socialpromotion do not interfere. Because of theseveryfacts,heconsidersit“morepreciousthanthe productions of professions.” In contrast,hedescribesmainstreamartas“thegameof afutilesociety,afallaciousparade.” Dubuffet’s collection is now in Lausanne,

Switzerland,intheCollectiondel’ArtBrut.Themuseum’s curatordescribes “ArtBrut” artistsasthosewhoconceiveof newtechniques,newmediaanddo it for theirownenjoyment,notthatof theartestablishment. Intuit,theCenterforIntuitiveandOutsiderArt,definestheworkasthatcreatedby“artistswho demonstrate little influence from themainstream art world and who seem insteadmotivated by their unique personal visions.It includesbrut,non-traditional folkart, self-taught art and visionary art.” See more atwww.art.org/intuit-show.htm. The American Country and FolkArt Antique Show is celebrating its 25thanniversarythisyearonJune12and13inLosAltos, California. More than 50 dealers willpresentprimeexamplesof Americanfolkart.Check it out at www.californiacountryshow.com. If you’dliketotakeafieldtrip,I’dsuggesttheAmesGallery,2661CedarSt.inBerkeley.Find them at www.amesgallery.com to seetheirfineexamplesof OutsiderArt.Categoriesontheirwebsiteinclude“mendsandmakedos,”recycledandreused”and“bottlewhimseys.”

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Recently, homeowners with jumbomortgages–thosewithbalancesthatexceedFannieMaeandFreddieMac’sconformingloan limits of $417,000, and super-jumboloans, which exceed $650,000 – havebeen socked with much higher mortgagerates than people with conforming loans.However, things are changing and manyanalysts expect the spread between jumboandconformingmortgageratestoshrink;atBankof Americait’salreadydowntoabout.5%.Thereareacoupleof reasons: Jumbo mortgage borrowers typicallyhave a stronger financial profile. Theyusually put down more cash to buy theirhomes(theNationalAssociationof Realtorsnotes that60%of jumboborrowersput atleast 20% down). Moreover, they usuallyaren’t first-time homebuyers, they earnmoremoney,andtheyaremorelikelytobewell established in their careers. Investorsare seeing opportunity in purchasing thesemortgages.

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By Robert Burks and Lori Dotterweich Tails chasing, tail wagging, grasseating, turning around three times inbed. All great mysteries of the world,not to be solved here, but explained alittlebitbetter. First is one of the more bizarredog behaviors, tail chasing. The self-inflicted merry-go-round our pets putthemselves throughcanseemamusing,puzzlingandevencompulsiveat times.The suspected causes can range fromboredomtophysicaldiscomfort,tolackof attention. While not as fast as a squirrel ora rabbit, adog tail is just as elusive tothem. If adog isnotbeing stimulatedbytoys,chewtreats,orotherdogs,thentheirtailcanprovideanoutletforadullday.If adogseesmovementthenitcantrigger a chase response. A quick waytofindoutif itislackof stimulationisto simply play with your dog. To helpstimulate your dog, try a long lastingchewtoyorfuntreatballthatdispensesa tasty nugget when your dog rolls itaroundthefloor. Physical discomfort can also leadtotailchasing.Fleasatthebaseof thetailoranabrasiononthetipof thetailcancauseadogtorelievewhateverpaintheyare in.Aquicktail inspectioncanuncover any underlying issues. If youcan’t physically see anything abnormalinyourdog’stailbutstillsuspectheorsheisinpainthenatriptothevetwouldbethebestwaytoruleoutanymedicalproblems. Often we respond to our dog’sstrange antics by laughing, in a sensecondoning the behavior. They chasetheirtail,youlaughandcallthemcute,theykeep spinning around and aroundand you keep paying attention. Dogsrespond to our positive emotions andif they think they can do somethingto trigger that response then theywillrepeatit. Doyoulikethesmellof freshlycutgrass?Doesyourdoglikeitjustasmuch?Theories on pets eating grass rangefromnutrientdeficienciestoclearingthestomachof bilebeforeameal.Feedingyour dog a high quality food can keeptherightamountof fiberandgreensintheir diet so they may not look to the

lawnasadietarysupplement. Somestudiessuggestthatdogsneedtocleartheexcessbileintheirstomachbeforetheyeat.Thegallbladderproducesbile that is excreted into the stomach.Toomuchbileonanemptystomachcanleadtoacidbuildup.Onewaytogetridof theacid,bingeandpurgeandwoof downabowlfullof kibble. A small amount of grass eatingshouldn’tbediscouraged,butkeepinmindthe fertilizer, pesticides and weed killersmightalsobeingestedbyyourdog. Doesyourdogspinlikeatopbeforegoingtobed?Threetimesaroundbeforethey lie down? Some theories suggestthatgeneticsplayaroleinthisbehavior.Dog in the wild trample down grassbefore catching a few winks, possiblybecause trampling the ground belowwill smooth out any rocks or sticksthey will lay down on. Some theoriessuggest that turning around severaltimes establishes territory within thesleepingpack.Inotherwords,thisismyspot,you findyourown.Other studiessuggest it’s caused by wolves formingatightcircleatnight,conservingbodyheat by getting close to each otherand providing protection. Wolves havealso been observed digging away thetoplayerof dirttoexposeacool layerunderneath,again turninganddiggingbeforelyingdown. So what does it all mean? Why dothese seemingly simple creatures haveso many complex character habits?Arethesegreatmysteriesof theworldsolvable?Aslongasthebehaviorisnotexcessive, these habits are harmlessandahappy,healthy,wellexerciseddogshouldn’tshowextremebehaviors. Robert Burks and Lori Dotterweich are the owners of Natural Paws and can be reached at (775) 853 3533.

Find true fitness through focusBy Ryan Golec Focus and attention is the key tosuccess.Workoutallyouwant,eatbetter,rest…”Idon’tfeellikeIamgettingresults.”Whereisyourheadduringyourtraining?“Well, I am thinking about work, family,dinner,etc.”Again,focusandattentionisthekeytosuccess. I have spent the last 12 years as afitness trainer trying to find what reallyhelpspeoplesucceedinfitness.Ihavebeenso frustrated seeing people fluctuate intraining and nutrition for months, evenyears.Anditneverfails,theseclientsaretheonesthatallstrugglewithweightlossandsuccess. So I ask you what is the differencebetweentheconsistentlysuccessfulclientand the fluctuating client. Well, I ran alittlesurveyandobservedsomebehavioralpatterns.WhatIfoundisthatthepeoplewhosucceededweretheonesthatfocusedontheirworkouts.Manypeoplewhohadpoorresultsfoundthemselvesfocusedonworkorfamilyormoney.Thesedistractionstookawayfromtheirintensity,theirdrive,and their effort. Worse yet, the lack of focusincreasedtheirriskof injury. Effort, intensity, and drive are thethree factors that allow you to makestrengthgainsovertime.Theyallowyoutopushtoyourlimits,andthefocusallowsyoutodososafely.Everyonewantstoseethesegains;theyarepartof howyourateyourprogressandassistinyourlongtermmusclegainandfatlossgoals.

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By Jeff Neilson Carsformanyof usaresomethingweenjoyinmanydifferentways:thewayitaccelerates,howithugstheroadaroundtheturns,orthewayitlooks.Oneof themostrewardingmaintenanceroutinesistakingcareof thepaint.Almostanycarcolorwilllookawesomewhenthepaintiscleanandshiny,accentuatingthebodylinesandmakingyourcarajoytoview. During the past months, I wassurprised that none of my customershadheardaboutusingaclaybartocleanthepaint.ProbablyithastodowiththeTVprogramsIwatchversuswhattheysee. I like car racing programs whichseemtohave lotsof carcareproductsadvertised, including clay bar cleaningkits. MothersorMeguiar’s claybarkitsareavailableatlocalautosupplystores.Included in the kit is a bar of clay, awettersprayandamicrofibercloth.Theonly additional thing needed is elbowgreaseandtime. About now some of you arewondering why I am suggestingrubbing clay over the car, thinkingthatsoundslikealotof work.Butthepaintonyourcarissubjecttoallsortsof microscopicparticles.Contaminants

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Commercial real estate’s looming crisis presents opportunityBy Timothy Kinsinger Most people are familiar withthe residential real estate bubble andits ensuing collapse. They aren’t,however, familiar with state of affairsincommercialrealestate.Between2001and2007,housingpricesrose76%whilecommercial real estate rose 94%. Sincetheirpeak,residentialvalueshavefallen31% while commercial has fallen 39%.Boththeresidentialandcommercialrealestate bubbles where created in part byeasycreditandlaxlendingstandards. The present credit crunch is moreseverely affecting commercial realestate. The U.S. government and theFederal Reserve have taken active rolesin supporting the residential marketsthroughthepurchasingandguaranteeingof mortgages,strengtheningFannieMaeand Freddie Mac and supporting loan

modifications with financial incentives.Thisgovernmentsupportisalmostnon-existentinthecommercialsectorwhichmeansthattheresolutionof problemsinthe$3.5trillioncommercialdebtmarketwillberesolvedbytheprivatesector. Tomakemattersworse,overatrilliondollarsof commercialrealestatedebtiscomingdue inthenext3years! That’salmost a third of all commercial loans.With insufficient capital to refinancethese loans coming due, defaults andforeclosuresarerightaroundthecorner.In the cycle of real estate, foreclosurerepresents the point of maximumfinancial opportunity for people withmoney to buy distressed loans and/ordistressedproperty. Asaprivateinvestor,therearewaystotakeadvantageof whatIviewastheopportunity of a lifetime in real estate.

Therearemanypubliclytradedandnon-publicly traded real estate investmenttrusts(REITs)thatallowinvestorstoownrealestate inoroutof theirretirementaccounts. Properly structured, a REITportfolio canprovide significant income(6 to 7%/yr.), the potential for capitalappreciation, a hedge against inflationandawaytomakemoneywithoutowningstocks. Investinginrealestateorrealestateinvestment trusts involves significantrisks. These risks may include, but arenotnecessarilylimitedto,noguaranteesregarding future performance, uponsale or distribution of assets you mayreceivelessthanyourinitialinvestment,fluctuationof valueof theassets,lackof apublicmarket,limitedliquidity,limitedtransferability,relianceonanadvisortoselect and manage assets, payment of

fees, various economic factors that mayinclude changes in interest rates, laws,operatingexpenses, insurancecostsandtenantturnover. Timothy Kinsinger, CFP® is President of Nevada Investment Management, 16520 Wedge Parkway, Ste 300, Reno, 775-826-8122. Nevada Investment Management manages over $135,000,000 for individuals, trusts and businesses. Securities offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.

On the wild side of life – Children can trade remote control for fishing rodBy David Rice Getting children interested insomething other than computer games,for instance, fishing, can be veryrewarding,andasinexpensiveandsimpleasapersoncarestomakeit. For your first trip with the kids,selectaspotthatwillensurefishwillbecaught,andgoonthosefirstfewtripsastheinstructor,notasanangler.Youwillbe busy taking care of your children’srigs, so leave yours at home or in thecar.Usebaitlikewormsorsalmoneggs.Thesewillproducethemostbitesandinthemselves are interesting and excitingtothekids. The Reno-Sparks area has manywaters that are stocked by NevadaDepartmentof Wildlifeonaregularbasis.Mostareinaparksetting,maintainedbyWashoeCountyorthecities.Acompletelisting, including when each was laststockedwithfish,isavailableonNDOW’swebsite,ndow.org.Clickon“Fish”atthetopof themainpage. Thosenewtothesport,maywishtoobtainacopyof NDOW’sfreepublication,“How to Fish in Nevada”, along with acopyof the2010NevadaFishingSeasonsandRegulationsbooklet. Anothergoodtimeforyoungstersisthe“KidsLearntoFish”clinicatCrystalPeakPark.CallNDOWat688-1559formore information, or visit NDOW.org,“LearnandParticipate”andthenclickon“Western Region”. There are a number

of fishingclinics listedon thispage forchildrenandadults. Common advice to parent anglinginstructorsistokeepthoseinitialoutingstonomorethantwoorthreehours.Butparentswillknowwhentheiryoungster’sattentionspanhasreacheditsmaximumanditistimetogohome. Do allow the child’s mind andattentionstogobeyondthefishingpole.The highlight of a day on FrenchmanReservoir for my granddaughter Mollywasgettingoutof theboatandhavinglunchontheshoreof the lake.Assoonas she was done eating, she was on theshorelineplayinginthemudandwater.Safety is a major concern when takingyoungsters on a fishing trip. Equippingtheveryyoungandadventuresomewitha comfortable, vest-type life jacket isalways a good idea. This time of yearwhenriversarerunningattheirhighestpoint, ponds or lakes are probably thesaferchoices. Nevada fishing regulations allowanglerstokeepfishwithintheallowablelimit.Soevenif youareacardcarryingcatchandreleaseadvocate,letyourchildtakeafishortwohometoshowfriendsand relatives. Trust me on this one,takingafewfishhomewillnothurtthewateryouarefishing.Then,afterplentyof pictures are taken, cook and eat thecatchandenjoy.Itwillbeaspecialtreatforyourkidstoseemomanddadeatingsomethingtheycaughtandprovidedfor

thefamilymeal. Fishingtripsareagoodtimetoteachconservationmessages.Evenyoungsterscan be taught simple, but importantlessonsabouttheearth,wildlife,andwhywehavelawsthatrequirefishinglicenses,limits and the like. This is also a goodtime to teach children the importanceof not littering and cleaning up afterthemselves. Most significantly, remember thatfamilyfishingtripsareabouthavingfunand spendingwholesome time together.

You may not frame a picture of yourchildrenplayingvideogamesorreminisceaboutanunforgettableeveningspent infrontof thetelevision.Butsettingasidea day to enjoy the outdoors with yourchildren,ontheotherhand,willgiveyoumemoriestolastalifetime. Dave Rice worked for the Nevada Department of Wildlife for 30 years and wrote over 300 weekly fishing columns for the Reno Gazette Journal. For questions or suggestions please contact him at [email protected].

Kaia F.I.T. adds variety to women’s fitness By Dagmar Bohlmann Jillaine Geddes was looking for awaytohelppeoplereachtheirpersonalfitness goals. What she found was auniquetotalbodyconditioningprogramthat embraces, nutrition, exercise,motivation and fun. The program iscalledKaiaF.I.TandisnowavailableinReno. “It’sexerciseforwomenbywomen,”Geddessaid.“It’salsopersonaltraininginagroupatmospherewhichreallyhelpswiththemotivation.” Kaia F.I.T., the F.I.T. stands forFunctional IntenseTraining, is a freshapproach to total body conditioning.Theprogramisbrokenupintosessions,eachfromfourtosixweekslong,fourorfivedaysaweek,withouttheneedforayear-longcommitment. In Reno, Geddes’ first session wasBikini Boot Camp. It was five weekslong, five mornings per week and soldout. 40 participants set their goals,workedhard,gotnutritionaladviceandencouragedeachother. “Thefirstcamphasbeenanabsoluteblast,” Geddes said. “The girls are sosupportive of each other. It’s veryinspiring.” Yousimplyshowup,commit to theprogram and you will get phenomenalresultsinaveryshortamountof time.Accordingtothewebsite,onaverageatypicalKaiaGirlwillseeareductionof 10-12 lbsof fatandadecrease inpant

sizeby1to2sizes,injust4to6weeks. HelenGrayhasbeenintheRenoKaiaF.I.T. boot camp for only a few weeksandcanalreadyfeelherbodychanging. “The trainers are wonderful andmotivating,”shesaid.“Ilookforwardtoeachmorningandcan’twaitforthenextsession.” What makes the exercises so funis that they stem from the world of gymnasticsandweredevelopedbyKaiaF.I.T.founderNikkiWarren.Warren,anaccomplishedgymnastinherownright,alsoownsTumbleweedsGymnasticsinMinden and Carson City and wantedtobridgethegapbetweentheworldof gymnasticsandpersonalfitness. “Watchingthekidsjump,run,crawl,swing,andplaymademewonderwhathappenstousasadults,”shesaid.“Whyand at what point in life do we stop?We“growup”andgetbusy.Ourbodiesbecomelessflexible,lessagile,andlessstrong.” What evolved is the Kaia F.I.T.program, a program specificallydesignedtore-teachwomen’sbodiestomoveastheyareintendedto. “Ourwholebodyapproachtofitnessandhealthylivingwillmakeyouleaner,stronger,moreflexible,andgiveyoutheenergytobemoreeffectiveinyourdailylife,”shesaid. For more information or to sign up for the next session (June 21st-July 16th) at 6am Monday-Thursday go to www.renokaiafit.com.

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“Face Time, Think Time” appeals to anxious investors in uncertain times By Dagmar Bohlmann Financial-servicesfirmEdwardJonesispromotingitslegendarycommitmenttoface-to-face relationships and long-terminvestmentstrategiesinanewadvertisingcampaign, according to Adam Saporsky,anEdwardJonesfinancialadvisorintheSouthRenoGalenaCommunity. The national campaign - the firm’slargestsince2006-istargetedtoanxiousinvestors whose priorities have shifteddue to the events of the past year andwhonowdesirededicatedattentionfromafinancialadvisorforthelongterm. “In light of recent events, peopleremain skeptical of which strategies topursue and with which firms to work,”Saporsky said. “In this environment,Edward Jones’ longtime approach toinvesting could almost be considered‘radical’asitisbasedonpersonalattention

andthoughtfulconsideration.” Recognizing the renewed appeal of its core founding philosophies - madepossibleviathefirmsuniquelocalbranchoffice model - the campaign seeks toconnectEdwardJoneswiththegrowingpool of new and existing, like-mindedinvestorslookingforamorepersonalandtransparentwaytoinvest. “As other financial services firmstry to adjust their marketing messagesaccordingly,we’reremindingpeoplethatthis is how we’ve done business for 87years,”Saporskysaid. Television,printandonlineadsconveyEdwardJones’dualmissionof bothfacetimeandthinktime,withtheinvitationto“joinus,if youbuytherenegadeideathatinvestingshouldbedoneface-to-face,notjust inbox-to-inbox; if you believe thatyour relationship with your investments

shouldn’t be long distance; or if youendorsetheradicaltheorythatinvestorsshouldspendlesstimeplayingthemarket,andmoretimeunderstandingit.” KarenSeamenisgeneralmanagerof Cramer-Krasselt/Chicago, the firm thatdevelopedtheads. “Face time and think time aren’tjust ‘marketing speak’ or timely sellingpropositions,” she said. “It’s the wayEdwardJoneswasbuiltaswellasexactlywhatconsumersarecravingrightnow.” “Scrutiny and skepticism continueto run high in this category due to theeventsof thepastyear,sowe’resharingthesephilosophiesatatimewhenpeopleareparticularlyreceptivetowhatEdwardJoneshastooffer.” Edward Jones provides financialservices for individual investors in theUnited States and, through its affiliate,

in Canada. Every aspect of the firm’sbusiness, from the types of investmentoptionsofferedtothelocationof branchoffices,isdesignedtocatertoindividualinvestors in the communities in whichthey live and work. The firm’s 12,000-plusfinancialadvisorsworkdirectlywithnearly 7 million clients to understandtheir personal goals - from collegesavingstoretirement-andcreatelong-terminvestmentsolutionsthatemphasizeawell-balancedportfolioandabuy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embracesthe importance of building long-term,face-to-face relationships with clients,helping them to understand and makesenseof theinvestmentoptionsavailabletoday. Adam Saporsky is financial advisor at Edward Jones and can be reached at (775)852-0909 or [email protected].


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By Constance Aguilar Just like recreational surfers fantasizeabout living in a VW van on Oahu’sNorth Shore, or skiers imagine a seasonof skibumming, cyclistsdaydreamaboutditching their desk jobs to become bikemessengers. The Tour De Nez cycling race andfestival has heard the cries of bicyclejunkiesacrossthelandandteamedupwithfellowguruJohnArmbrustertofulfillthatfantasywithReno’sTourdeN’AlleyCat.TheN’AlleyCatisaneventinspiredbytheurbanbicyclecourierswhohaveattractedthe following of an entire subculture of hard-corebikegeeks. Looking to attract a wacky group of single-speeders, mustachioed competitorsandtheskinny-jeansstylethathasbecome

synonymous with the traffic-dodging jobof thebigcitybikepage,thisracewillhitReno on June 18th. The hour-long eventwillbeginatImperialBarandLoungeonArlington Ave where teams of two cansignupfor$20each. From there, each team will completea circuit in and around downtown Reno,stopping along the way to amass pointsby photographing their locked-up bikesin front of Reno landmarks or holdingtheirbikesovertheirheadswhilestandingin the Truckee River. Bonus points willbe awarded for a teamwith a competitorunder15yearsof age. But,don’tfeelintimidatedif youaren’ta top-notch rider quite yet. The race isgearedtoprovideexcitementandchallengeto those who are already accustomed toalleycat-styleraces,butalsowantstodrawcompetitorsthatmightjustneedanexcusetoridearoundactingsillyforanhour. TheTourdeN’AlleyCatfollowsthedowntownRenocircuitrace,andispartof theTourdeNez’four-daycelebrationof cycling, includingproraces, festival-stylecyclingparties,groupridesandlivemusicinSparks,RenoandNorthstar-at-Tahoe. Itwillbegin indowntownReno

attheintersectionof WestStreetand1stStreetat5:15p.m.onJune18thandendat the West Street Plaza with an afterparty. Cycling nuts, be there early andhave a blast scurrying through Reno’sstreetsjustlikethepros;andmaybeevenwinaprize. Constance Aguilar spearheads the media outreach campaign for the Tour De Nez cycling race and likes to ride her road bike around Reno.

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Reno,Rosenowowns“It’sJustLunch.” Rose has held over 2000 confidential, one-on-one interviews with clients, has matched more than20,000 dates, and has been involved in dating andrelationship education. Her experience allows hertobeanexcellentmatchmakeraswellasabusinessowner and she is very passionate about making adifferenceinsomeone’slife. “Inthisbusiness,Ihaveanopportunityeverydayto change someone’s life in a positive way,” she said.

“Thisisaprettyrewardingposition,andIrevelintheopportunity.” Rose believes that no matter what happens, thepersoninherservicecancomeoutknowingmoreaboutthemselvesandwhattheyareseekinginapartner.Notonlydoes it increaseyouroddsof findingtheone, itallowsyoutopolishyoursocialskills.Eachtimeyougoout,youaremakingconnectionswithqualitypeoplethatmayendupbeingahikingpartneror,betteryet,yournewlovepartner. “IloveitwhenIcometoworkandIfindoutthatanothercouplethatIhavematchedisengaged,”Rosegleams. “There is nothing better than seeing twopeopleinlove.” ThisisthecasewithMarlaandRussellCox,formerclientswhoarenowhappilymarriedandhaveatwo-year-olddaughter. “My experience with the It’s Just Lunch datingservicewasthatitwassafe,andtherealthing,”MarlaCox said. “Unlike internet dating where you neverknowwhatyouaregoingtoget.” Another couple that found success at IJL is JaneIveyandMarkPetersen.Theybothhadtriedinternet

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Performing arts summer camp moves to new locationBy Galena Times Staff For many parents, kids participating in summercamps mean more time spent in the daily commute.Butconvenient,provenandfunsummercampoptionsare now available for students from fourth gradethroughhighschoolinSouthReno,especiallyif theyliketheater. SierraSchoolof PerformingArtspresentsitsfifthannualseriesof SummerPerformingArtsCampsfor

aspiring thespians.TheSSPAhasmoved its summercamps toGalenaHighSchool toprovidemore roomforclassesandamoretechnicallydrivenperformancestagefortheend-of-sessionliveproduction. Thefirstsessionwill featureCampHogwarts–aHarryPotter-themedcampof music,actinganddanceforfourththrougheighthgraders.Highschoolactorswill experience a Triple Threat Performance ArtsCamp, focusingon acting, dancing and singing; both

sessionswillculminate ina stage performance onFriday, June 25, at 2 pm,attheGalenaHighSchoolTheatre.Theperformanceisopentothepublic. Somedrop-inspotsmay be available for theremainder of the Junecamps,whichendJune25. For August, SSPAgathers many highlyqualified instructorsto host an ElectiveCamp offering a varietyof performing artsworkshops. The electiveformat allows campers

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By Jeff Griffin Travelagentsstillprovidevaluableservices despite the travel industry’sdramatic changes that started in thelate 1970’s with the beginning of deregulation of the airlines. Earlier,airlines operated almost as a publicutility.Routes,faresandlevelof serviceweredecidedbyafederalgovernmentagency andprofitabilitywasvirtuallyguaranteedwith fares that includedaprofittotheairline.Deregulationcame,the wraps were off and anyone whowanted to, with some requirements,could begin airline service betweenany twopointsandchargewhat theywanted. Of theliterallyhundredsof airlinesthat began service in those first fewyears only one remains, although ithastakenthenameof anotheralreadyexistingcarrier.Astheyearswentbytheairlinesbegantolookforanywaythey could todifferentiate themselvesandreducetheircosts.Bythelate1980’s,airlineswerereducing,andeventuallydidawayaltogetherwith,commissionstotravelagents.Theremainderof thetravel industry, hotels, resorts, cruiselines and tour operators, continuedtooperateastheyhadinthepastandpaidcommissionsforbusinessthatwasgeneratedthroughtravelagents. Then,alongcametheinternet.Asthe industry began to recognize thatthis toolcouldallowthemtoconnectdirectly with the consumer, websitesbythetensof thousandssprouteduphawkingtheirservicesandfaresrighttoourowndesktop. Aside from the very public andannoying actions the airlines haveembarked on to generate additionalrevenue,onethinghasbecomeentirelyclear.Wehave toomuch information.Therearenowhundredsof thousandsof websites available to us. Even asprofessionalsinthetravelindustry,we

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LLCs protect personal assets from creditorsBy Scott Gunderson Often described as the combinationof apartnershipandacorporation,theLimitedLiabilityCompany(LLC)worksto protect your assets as it combines apartnership’s tax flexibility with acorporation’sliabilityprotection. The LLC shields your assets fromtwo types of liabilities. Assets held byLLCs are subject to claims from thoseharmed by the asset itself, known asinside liabilities. If your LLC owneda rental property and someone wasinjuredon thatpropertyand suedyou,thatwouldbeanexampleof an insideliability. Owners of LLC interests aresubjecttoclaimsthatarenotrelatedtotheassetsownedbytheLLC,knownasoutside liabilities. If you were in a caraccident,weresued,lostandtheplaintiff wantedtousetheassets intheLLCtosatisfy the judgment against you, thatwouldbeconsideredanoutsideliability.Inside Liability Assume you own a rental propertyinyourownname–not inanLLC.If someone is injured on the property,sues you, you lose the case, and thedamages exceed your insurance (youdo have insurance for these types of claims,right?),allof yourotherassetsare exposed to the claims of thatcreditor. This can include your home,your investments and other assets youmightown.If,however,youownedtherental property in an LLC, the onlyassetexposedtothecreditoristheassetownedbytheLLC.

NevadaRevisedStatute(NRS)86.371statesthatmanagersandmembersof anLLC are not individually liable for thedebtsof theLLC.Thismeansthatyourotherassetsarenotavailabletosatisfyacreditorof theLLCandinthiswaytheLLC operates to protect assets outsidetheLLCfrominsideliability.Outside Liability Let’s change the scenario and saythatyouownarentalpropertyandotherassetsinanLLCandareinvolvedinacaraccidentwhileonvacationinHawaii.Youare sued, lose, and thedamagesexceedyourautoinsuranceliabilitylimits.Theplaintiff maytrytosatisfythejudgmentfrom the assets held by the LLC. Hecouldaccomplishthisbytryingtolevyon the LLC membership interests youownand then once obtained, he wouldvotethoseintereststoselltheassetsof theLLCanddistributetheproceedstohimself astheonlymemberof theLLC.UnderNevadalaw,thisisnotpossible. NRS 86.401 states that a creditorcanobtainachargingorderagainstthemember’sinterest,andthatthechargingorderisthecreditor’sexclusiveremedy.The creditor has the standing of anassignee with respect to the LLC. Acharging order is served upon themanager (or managing member) of an LLC and directs the manager todistribute any amounts that wouldnormally have been distributed to themember(you),tobeinsteaddistributedto the creditor. Since you have controlof thedistributions fromtheLLC,you

wouldlikelynotmakeanydistributionsto a creditor and the creditor receivesnothing. Since the creditor is anassignee with respect to the LLC,and not a member, the creditor is notentitledtovoteortootherwisecompela distribution from the LLC. In somestates,thecreditormightseekajudicialforeclosureof theLLCinterestsbecausetheLLCisnotmakingdistributions,butsucharemedyisnotavailableinNevada.The charging order is the exclusiveremedy. LLCs can provide protection for

your assets for both inside andoutsideliabilities. The protection they providecanbe improved considerablybyusinganothertoolavailableinNevadacalledaself-settledspendthrifttrust,alsoknownas a Nevada Asset Protection Trust.Moreonthisinthenextissue. Scott Gunderson is a Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Specialist, and provides asset protection, estate planning and business succession planning services in Nevada and California. For more information please call (775) 354-3593 or visit www.scottgunderson.com.

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By Debby Bullentini What do you do with the“unfinished”bottleof wine?If you’veopenedagoodbottleof winefordinnerandcan’tquitefinishitinonesitting,don’tworry.Iknow,manyof youareactually asking yourselves right nowwho doesn’t finish a bottle of wine?For those of you who might need tofinish the bottle at a later time justsimply return the cork to the bottle

andputitintherefrigerator. Yes,evenredwinesshouldgointothe fridge after they’ve been opened.Youcanexpectthewinetolastseveraldays without any significant loss of flavor or quality. In conjunction withstoring your wine in the fridge, youmightwanttouseawinesaverdevicethat uses a vacuum pump to extracttheairof anopenedbottleandresealsit with a reusable rubber stopper topreservethefreshness. Haveyoueverwonderedwhywinebottles are stored on their sides? It’sbecauseof the cork.Whenyou storewine on its side, the cork remains inconstantcontactwiththewine,whichkeepsitmoistandswollen.Asaresult,the cork fits snugly against the neckof the bottle and creates an air tightseal.If youstoredthebottleupright,thecorkwouldeventuallydryoutandcrack,turningyourpreciouswineintovinegar. Storingbottlessidewaysisjustoneof thosemysterioustraditionsthatinfacthaveaverygoodreason.Butwhenit comes to wine storage, there’s noneed to create a lot of mystery, just

followafewbasicprinciples. The most favorable conditionsfor storing wine consist of steadytemperatures, humidity, anddarkness,theexactenvironmentof acave,orof acool,dampbasement.Winehasfournaturalenemieswhoseektodestroyit:heat, sunlight,dryness,andvibration.Keep these four basic principles inmindwhenyou’restoringabottleof wineforthelongterm: Keep it Cool: A temperaturebetween50degreesFto55degreesFisidealforbothredandwhitewines,andshould remain a steady temperature.Sudden and severe fluctuations domore damage than anything, causingthewinetoexpandandcontract,whichcausesthecorktopushoutandpullinandmayeventuallyloosenandexposethewinetooxygen.Cooltemperaturesslow the aging process, increasingcomplexity and character of thewine over time. Further more, hightemperaturesspeedtheagingprocess,inhibiting a wine from developingcomplexityovertime. Keep it Dark: Wine stored indarkness is more likely to retain its

clarity.Lightreactstoproteinsinthewine to form a haze as well as otherunpleasanteffects,suchasoff aromasand flavors. Even tinted bottles offerlittleprotectionagainsttheultravioletraysof the sun, soalways storeyourwineinadarkplace. KeepitSlightlyHumid:Thishelpsprevent the cork from becoming dryand cracked, which will allow toomuch oxygen to penetrate the bottleand ruin the wine. Humidity levelsabove80percentmayencouragemold,while extremely dry conditions maycause high levels of evaporation andexposuretooxygen. Keep it Calm: Avoid shaking,vibration, or disturbing the bottleswhenthey’reinstorage.Keeptheminanoutof thewayplace. If youfollowthesebasicprinciplesyou’re guaranteed to enjoy a greatbottleof winewhetheryou’repullingitfromyoustoragerackorthefridgethenextday. Debby Bullentini is the owner of L’uva Bella Wine Gallery next to Dillard’s at the Summit Sierra Mall. For more information call (775) 851-1110.

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By Kevin Weintz Alongwinteraccompaniedbysnow,rain and high winds has battered us formanymonths.Nowitistimetoevaluateandprepareourhousesforsummer. Extremetemperatures,moisture,andhighwindshavepushedourhomestotheextreme.Theelementscanquicklyexpose

allpoorlyinstalledandweakareas.Long-termwearandirreparabledamageoccurif not properly corrected in a timelymanner. Homes are similar to our cars.They require regular maintenance andinspection. Fixing revealed defectsprevents more severe breakdown orfailure. Seasonal inspection will ensuretheunseen areas areviewed anddefectsor damage are exposed so they can befixed. It is common in the inspectionbusinesstofindareasof homesthathavebeenneglectedandovertimehavecausedseveredamage.Oftenproblemscouldhavebeen easily corrected with minimal costhadtheybeendetectedearlier.Homesarecomplicatedandsoaretherepairswhenvulnerableareasareignored. Homeinspectorscanprovidewrittenreportsof troublespotswithdescriptionsof the cause and directions toward the

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Reno-based investment firm offers diversified global stock fund ideal for individual investorsBy Dagmar Bohlmann U.S. One, Inc., an SEC-registered,

R e n o - b a s e di n v e s t m e n tadvisory firm,launched itsi n a u g u r a le x c h a n g etraded fund,One Fund®,on the NYSE(ticker: ONEF)in mid-Maywith strong,initial volume.Most initialp u r c h a s e s

appeartobemadebyindividualinvestors,who benefit from a globally diversifiedstockfundwhichofferslowermanagementcostsandbettertaxbenefits.OneFund®is

thefirstexchangetradedfund(ETF)tobeissuedontheNYSEwhichisfullymanagedbyaNevada-basedfirm. Paul Hrabal, a South West Renoresidentispresidentof U.S.One.andchief investmentofficerforOneFund®. “I am a native Californian and livedtheremostof mylife,butafterrunningabusiness inthestate foraboutsixyears, IlearnedthatNevadawasbusinessandtaxfriendly,”hesaid. So in 2006, Hrabal moved his datarecoveryandstoragecompanytoNevada. “Nevadahasbeengreatforourbusinessand we hope to be a contributor to newenterpriseinNevada,”hesaid. Since founding U.S. One, Inc., Hrabalhas employed more than six contractorsand consultants and hopes to hire moreskilled employees over time, especially intheinvestmentsalesandmarketingareas.

“I love living in Reno and enjoy theSierraNevadaMountains,”Hrabalsaid.“WeviewtheSierrasasacompellingattractionforretainingskilledbusinessprofessionalsandforhiringadditional,educatedstaff.” OneFund®isideallysuitedtoindividualinvestorswhoseekasimplewaytoinvestintheglobalstockmarketsandwhowanta professionally managed, yet lower costinvestmentchoice. “One Fund® is really known as afund of funds,” Hrabal said. “We selectconservative,well-diversifiedglobalfundsinwhichto investourportfolioandofferthat expanded exposure to each OneFund®investor.” Ratherthananinvestorholdingmanydifferentfunds,eachwiththeirassociatedtrade and management costs, Hrabalofferssimilarglobalstockexposure inasinglefund.

Thefundalsooffersoneof thelowestfees for a professionally managed globalstock: $5.10 per year for every $1000invested,whichisroughly60%lowerthanthefeeanaverageactivelymanagedstockmutual fund will charge investors andbelow the 0.57% management fee of theaverageETF.ETFsare,however,subjecttocommissioncost. AndU.S.Onewillbe the firstETFissuer to market directly to investorsprimarily through online and mobilechannels. The fund’s website, coupledwith innovative online and mobilemarketingstrategies,willprovidemoreinformation, education and opportunityfor engagement with investors thanthoseof typicalfundcompanies. For more information about One Fund®, visit www.onefund.com or call 866-ONE-FUND (866-663-3863).

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Galena Carwash takes cleaning to a greener levelBy Kent Sweet and Terry Corneil Galena Carwash is the most modern,state-of-the-artcarwashinNorthernNevada.Co-located with the Galena Market at thecornerof ThomasCreekRoadandMt.RoseHighway,GalenaCarwashopenedinOctober2006withthe intent tooffer localresidentsthe best carwash available, while protectingone of Nevada’s most valuable naturalresources,water. Kent and Laurie Sweet, owners of the

carwash and Galena Market considered thepossible environmental impactson thearea.Afterexhaustiveresearch,theSweetsdecidedto go beyond the “carwash” concept anddesigned a facility that integrates the latestequipmentwithindustrialwaterreclamationtechnologies. While most carwashes in NorthernNevada are required to reclaim some wastewater,nonerivalGalena’sabove95%recyclerate. In essence, this carwash is a miniature

municipalwastewatertreatmentfacility.Wateris recovered from Galena’s self-serve baysandconveyorandthenpassesthroughsand/oil separators, an ozone-based purificationsystem,andclarificationtanksandfilters.Thewatercyclesthroughthepurificationsystemandaseriesof undergroundtanks,muchlikeamountainstream,24hoursaday.Therefore,washingyourcaratGalenaCarwashismuchbetterfortheenvironmentthanwashingyourcarathome. Most of Galena’s customers prefer tohave their automobiles washed quickly andthoroughly in Galena’s soft cloth conveyor.Customers are greeted by an attendant whotakes their order, inspects the vehicle, andprepares it for the conveyor. Galena’s softclothbrushesareengineeredtowashyourcarmuchasyoudoathomewithapailof warm,soapy water and sponge. The soft brushespreventdamagefromhighpressurewaterandchemicalsassociatedwithtouchlesscarwashes.Depending on the wash selected by thecustomer,uptoninelargeblowersareactivatedto dry each car. Customers leave GalenaCarwash with an immaculately clean vehicleandthesatisfactionof knowingtheyhavedonesomethinggoodfortheenvironment. Galena Carwash also offers a widevarietyof detailingpackages.Optionsrange

fromaquick“touch-up”tointerior/exteriorrestoration work. Private party customersfrequently request personnel to prepare anautomobileforsaleusingthesameproceduresused for automobile dealerships. Ironically,several of Galena’s customers have electednottoselltheirautomobileafterseeinghownewtheircarcanlookwhenitisprofessionallydetailed.Manyregularsrequestthislevelof detailingserviceeithertoprotectthevalueof theirautomobile/RV,orforjustthesheerjoyof drivinganimmaculatevehicle. Galena’s Carwash also offers three self-serve carwash bays, shampoo vacuums, anddetailing supplies for those who prefer towash their own car. Diesel, an RV dumpstation, andpropaneareavailable formotorhomeowners. GalenaCarwashprovidestheopportunitiestoprotecttheinvestmentinyourvehicle,beagoodstewardtotheenvironment,andshowoff acarorRVthatisimmaculatelyclean.Thiswinning combination fulfills the aspirationsof allof usintheTruckeeMeadowsandLakeTahoecommunity. Kent Sweet is the Manager of Galena Carwash and owner of Galena Market. Terry Corneil is a retired Army officer, freelance writer, and swing shift manager at Galena Market. For more information call (775) 851-4000.

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By Alexis Garduno Whilethesunburneddownagainst

my skin onthat hotafternoon, Itook a coupledeep breaths.AsIwaitedatthe startingline inanticipationfor my raceto begin, Iworried thatmy injured

ankle would make running a two-mileraceparticularlychallenging;yet,Iwascomfortedbythewordsfromoneof mycompetitors.Shetoldmethatshewouldbeprayingformethroughouttherace;

thisgestureespeciallymovedme. I’ve grown closer to my friendeach track meet as we and our othercompetitorshaveprayed foreachotherandthankedGodforhisbestowedgifts.I’mnottheonlyonewhohasappreciatedher kind gesture and camaraderie. I’mcurrentlyattendingSageRidge,asecularschool that maintains a student bodywith a diverse background and variedsets of beliefs, yet on that afternoonI appreciated how we all could cometogether and support each other. Thisconjoined support made me reflect notonlyonthesenseof communitywithinmy own school but also between ourschoolandourcompetitors. My friend Becky Grabow, whoseexuberance and kindness continuesto inspire me, went on to place first

whileIfinishedsecondatourdivision’sregional championships. Right after Icrossed the finish line, she gave me ahug and congratulated me. We waitedtherehuggingandcongratulatingmostof ourcompetitors.Ihavecontinuedtoappreciate the support both from myteamandfromotherteams. Althoughsomepeoplemayquestionthestrengthof aprivateschool’ssportprograms, our school has especiallyimmersed itself in the midst of ourcompetition.Whilemostof theseasonwerunagainstallof thedivisionsfrom1A to 4A, it’s comforting to return toone’sowndivisionandexcel. Personally, I not only enjoy therangeof racesandoptionsintrackbutthe opportunity to meet new people.Through competing for Sage Ridge,

I’vealsofeltthatI’mbeginningtograspthetruemeaningof sportsmanshipandcommunity that will live on after I’vecompletedhighschool. Alexis Garduno is a student at Sage Ridge School.

Camaraderie defines schools in track despite “fierce” competition

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Age does not determine fitnessBy David Gentry Recently my dad and I decided wewere going to challenge ourselves toa 17-mile course through the GrandCanyon.Thegoalwastorunasmuchastheterrainwouldpermitandcompletethecourseinapproximatelysixhours. Beingtheyoungerof thetwo,Iwasactually a little more concerned aboutmyfatherthanIwasformyself.Dadhasalwaysbeenverycommittedtostayingin good shape. But is age 62 going to

be a reality check?Could the “altitudeadjustment”beafactorforhimsincehetrainsatsealevelasopposedtotherimof thecanyonat7000feet?Couldthisactuallybementallydevastating if mydadcomes to the realization thathe issimply getting older and can’t do thisstuff anymore? Iwon’tbotheryouwithmuchof thedetails,butitdidn’ttakelongformetorealizethiswasgoingtobeagruelingevent for myself. Several miles into it,

mymindwassolelyfocusedongettingmyself outof thecanyon.Ispecificallyremembergettingtothe15-milemarkandgenuinelyfeelingasthoughIwouldnot be able to finish. My legs ached,I constantly felt nauseous, and theweatherwastoocoldtostopandsafelyrest. Mydad?Well,hisbiggestchallengewascirclingbacktoseeif Iwascomingor waiting in the cold for me to catchup.Onmorethanoneoccasion,Iwould

drawnearashewashangingoutwithhikers coming down the canyon whileweweregoingup,assuringthemtherewasinfactaStarbucksatthebottom. To say the least, my dad’s fitnesslevel at age 62 is both impressive andmotivating.Icanalsotellyouthatitisaresultof livingactivelyandjustplainacceptinglifewithasmile. David Gentry is the manager at South Reno Athletic Club. For more information, he can be reached at (775) 853-4050.

Sage Ridge offers children the opportunity to fall in love with learning while maintaining the traditional values of:

ReSpect ~ IntegRIty ~ communIty ~ couRage ~ ScholaRShIp

July 12th-30th, Grades 3-12Space is Limited.

For more information go to www.sageridge.org/summeror call our Summer Program Director AJ Long at 775-852-6222 x520 | [email protected]

Summer at the Ridge 2010

You do not have to be enrolled at Sage Ridge School to participate in Summer at the Ridge.

Please join us for a Sage Ridge School ExperienceIf interested please contact: carol murphy, admission Director at 775.852.6222

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Financial aid availablE. Sage Ridge does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, disability, national or ethnic origin.

Summer at the Ridge

Hal f and Ful l Day Opt ions | Extended Care Ava i lab le | Three One-Week Sess ions

Intro. to Chinese Language & CultureIntroduction to YogaIt’s All Greek to MeMath Booster 3-4

MicrobiologyMike Simon’s Soccer Camp

Melting PotPercy Jackson

Picture Book CreationsRopes & Rocks Adventures

SAT/ACT PrepSummer Cooking

The BEST Science Fair ProjectsUp, Up & AwayVoyage à ParisYouTube 101

Adventure, Arts & enrichment clAssesSummer at the Ridge is dedicated to providing unique and exciting hands-on experiences that inspire students to be creative and actively engaged in the learning process.

Sample Courses Include:Absolutely Amazing Art Camp

Algebra Tiles / BoosterAthletics Adventures

Blueprints, Buildings & BridgesCreative Writing

CSI ForensicsDrawing & Painting Animals

Empty Space: Introduction to TheaterExplore Sharks: Inside & Out

Flying FreeFun with SushiHarry Potter

It’s All Greek to MeIntroduction to Chemistry

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