A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU

Clerk-Treasurer returns voting to Dresslerville

We send a very special “Thank You!” to Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer Ted Thran who, while working in cooperation with DCDCC Chair Nancy Epstein, was able to return a voting machine to the Dresslerville Reservation for the 2010 Election Day this November.

 

We'd like to thank Edmund James and Laura Filmore for their support and hard work on this project as well.

 

We're all very excited to have the Dresslerville polling station reinstated. The return of the voting machine will allow Washoe Tribe members convenient and needed access for voting this November.

 

We hope this will increase voter turn out this year compared to the low turn out for the last election when the Dresslerville polling station was not available.

 

Get out there and vote on November 2!

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PHOTO BY KURT HILDEBRAND, EDITOR, THE RECORD-COURIER NEWSPAPER

 

2010 NEVADA STATE CONVENTION

Democratic delegates gather in Las Vegas

Among the Douglas Democrats attending the Nevada Democratic State Convention in Las Vegas were (top) Nancy Downey, left, Nancy Epstein, Ruthie Strand, Wendell Jenness, Gim and Joyce Hollister and Jeff Russell, who smiled for the camera as the convention closed.

 

Right: Jill Derby spoke to the delegates at the state convention, held in June. She is a past state chair and University Regent. She ran against Dean Heller in 2008.

 

Candidate for Assembly District 39 JoEtta Brown also spoke. Gim Hollister chaired the Rural Dems caucus meeting.

CARSON VALLEY DAYS PARADE

Happy 100th Birthday is theme of Dems float

Douglas Democratic Central Committee and Douglas Democratic Women built and then rode in the Carson Valley Days parade on the 100th Birthday Cake float. Other members joined incumbent candidates Kim Wallin, State Controller (right), and Catherine Cortez-Masto, Attorney General, in the parade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOUGLAS DEMOCRATS HEAR FIRST LADY

Michelle Obama highlights Women's Summit

Top: Jeanne Larson, Lucie Johnson and Ruthie Strand were among the Douglas Dems to see Michelle Obama speak in Reno. Below Left: Michelle Obama's image was projected on a large screen during her speech at the annual Women's Summit in Reno in June. Below Right: Dinah Jordan grins as she shows the hand that shook Michelle's hand. Hundreds of women and girls lined up to meet the First Lady. Photos by Joyce Hollister

TRIMMER OUTPOST HOSTS DCDW LUNCHEON

All-natural beef is topic of June meeting

Newly elected Douglas County Democratic Women’s President Ruthie Strand poses with J.B. Lekumberry at Trimmer Outpost, where the DCDW held its June luncheon. Lekumberry spoke about Carson Valley Meat Association and raising grass-fed beef.

 

Lekumberry explained how his operation is different from that of large grain-fed beef producers.

 

He said, "Our beef is raised naturally and contains no artificial hormones or antibiotics."

 

Ranch One's All-Natural Grass-fed Beef is sold at the Trimmer Outpost in Genoa and other local outlets, he said.

 

Photo by Jennifer Hollister

 

NEVADA RURAL DEMOCRATS

New board elected at Fallon meeting May 15

The Nevada Rural Democratic Caucus elected a new board at a meeting Saturday, May 15 in Fallon. They are, left to right, back row, member-at-large Claude Butler of Humboldt County; second vice chair Nora Hadfield of Elko County; secretary Vickie Rock of Humboldt County, and chair Gim Hollister of Douglas County; front row, member-at-large Kristin Thomas of Lincoln County and first vice chair Nora Howell of Churchill County; not pictured, treasurer Karen McEntire of Carson City.

DOUGLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC WOMEN

2010 officers installed at luncheon

From left are Christie Aldinger, treasurer, Mistia Zuckerman, secretary, Dinah Jordan, vice president, and Ruthie Strand, president. The 2010-2011 officers were installed at the May 10 luncheon at the home of Donna and John Leveck.

Photo by Joyce Hollister

PHOTOS

HARRY REID SPEAKS AT DC CONVENTION

 

 

Delegates to the Douglas County Democratic Party's 2010 county convention heard U.S. Senator Harry Reid talk about what Congressional Dems have accomplished this year. He received a standing ovation after stating the health reform bill passed. Before Saturday's convention opened, the Senate Majority Leader mingled with delegates and party officials. The county Democratic 2010 platform was approved and delegates were selected for the state convention in Las Vegas June 26 and 27.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harry Reid poses with Stu Sibley and DCDCC Chair Nancy Epstein. In back is Jeff Russell.

 

 

Jo Etta Brown, candidate for Assembly District 39 spoke at the convention (left), as did Wayne Archer, Jr., candidate for school board (right).

PHOTOS BY JOYCE HOLLISTER

FUN HOLIDAY NEWS:

DCDW & DCDCC Holiday Party a Success

 

Thanks to everyone who attended our Holiday Party at the CVI on December 2nd. It was great to see folks and a great time was had by all!

 

A special "Thank you" to Cindy Trigg for supplying a table full of raffle prizes. Everyone was able to leave with a treasure.

 

Thanks to Melanie Meehan-Crossley for a fun game.

• Did you know that Wendell had shaken hands with Henry Ford?
• Can you imagine Sally Jasperson dancing with the San Francisco Ballet?
  

 

Many more stories were shared.

 

Check out some of the pictures...

 

(Click the link to view the Holiday Party Slideshow.)

 

We hope to see you at our next planning session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 at the Dems HQ — Call Nancy Epstein for details, 267-5107.