Town of Genoa Newsletter Nevada s Oldest Recorded Settlement Founded 1851 GENOA CONNECTION OFFICE: TOWN OF GENOA 2289 MAIN STREET GENOA, NV 89411 Fall 2009 www.genoanevada.org TELEPHONE (775) 782-8696 MAIL: P.O. BOX 14 89th Annual Candy Dance: September is Candy Dance Month INSIDE: HALLOWEEN POTLUCK AND HAY RIDE... PG. 6 FOOTHILL TRAILS... PG. 5 ROAD DETOURS... PG. 5 COWBOY POETRY FEST ANNOUNCED... PG. 4 CANDY DANCE BAND: DAVID JOHN & THE COMSTOCK COWBOYS PLUS LACY. J. DALTON Tickets for Dinner & Dance on sale NOW... Continued on Page 2 and Page 3 TOWN ACCESS PASSES FOR GENOA RESIDENTS: NO VEHICLES ALLOWED DURING FAIRE HOURS Visitors to Candy Dance double the county s population and traffic control is the most challenging issue Continued on Page 2 GENOA VFD TURNS 60! GENOA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTS DINNER AND MUSIC FOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, AUGUST 29TH The Genoa V.F.D. is celebrating its 60th anniversary on August 29, 2009, at 4 p.m., with a BBQ dinner and concert by the Promise band. Tickets are $20 for the dinner and concert. Dinner includes: BBQ chicken, BBQ Teriyaki chicken or BBQ Beef brisket, plus potatoes, beans and coleslaw. Call 782-4361 for more information. SEPTEMBER IS CANDY DANCE MONTH IN GENOA Special events are planned every weekend up to the 89th Annual Candy Dance. Mark your calendars now Continued on Page 2 and Page 3 MASONS HOST ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 26 & 27, the Masonic Lodge #12 offers pancake breakfast... Continued on Page 5 PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME Pets are not allowed at the Candy Dance event or in the Mormon Station State Park Continued on Page 5 SHUTTLES FOR CANDY DANCE AT CVI AND DHS Shuttles travel from either the Carson Valley Inn or Douglas High School to Candy Dance Continued on Page 2 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Masons host annual Candy Dance Pancake Breakfast page 5 ADVISORY BOARD: The Genoa Advisory Board meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Town Meeting Room. Brian Williams, Chair Dave Whitgob, Clerk Karen Holmes Jennifer King Greg Pace TOWN STAFF: Sheryl Gonzales, Town Manager Kris Wilkison, Office Assistant Dorian Cromwell, Office Assistant Cammy Murray, Maintenance Assistant Billie J. Rightmire, Town Historian
GENOA CONNECTION NEWSLETTER! PAGE 2 DINNER & DANCE TICKETS ON SALE NOW $25 for Adults, $15 for Kids under 12; but tickets are going fast, so call the Town Office Today, 782-8696, to purchase your tickets before September 17th! TOWN ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS ONLY Back street detours are setup to provide access to Residents Only while all road traffic is diverted from downtown Genoa during Candy Dance Faire hours. UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE THROUGH DOWNTOWN DURING CANDY DANCE FAIRE HOURS. (All emergency, police and fire vehicles are exempt from this policy for any police or medical emergencies or fires within the town.) Residents are allowed into the Town on Detour Roads Only please see map on the back of your Town Access Pass. Public safety and town liability require the enforcement of this policy during the Candy Dance Faire, when an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 visitors walk the streets of Genoa over the Faire weekend. Town Access Passes will be delivered to Genoa residents before September 18. Road closures within the Town of Genoa occur Sept. 26 & 27, from 7 a.m. 5 p.m. Residents are required to carry Town Access Passes with them in their cars, if they want to leave or enter the Town by car during the Candy Dance Faire. Residents and visitors will be able to freely enter and leave Genoa by car without passes before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. CANDY DANCE MONTH IN GENOA With all the set up for the Candy Dance Faire and Dinner-Dance, at the end of the month, there are still three weekends to enjoy before the main event Mark your calendar for these events: SUNDAY, SEPT 6 5 7 P.M. The Trey Stone Band: Grammy award winners and renowned artist. FREE concert in Genoa Town Park. SUNDAY SEPT 13 4 6 P.M. Chocolate & Wine The Old West Trio Concert: Enjoy a special offering of Candy Dance homemade candy paired with the perfect wine from Tahoe Ridge Winery while you enjoy the cowboy and folk music. FREE concert in Genoa Town Park. SATURDAY, SEPT 19 5 9 P.M. Suds & Duds The Bar BQ Boys: Renegade bluegrass Carson Valley Band. No Cover Charge Genoa Bar & Saloon. Plus! Candy Dance duds Pre Sale T-shirts, hats, belt buckles, sweatshirts and more! SEPT 26 & 27 9 A.M. 5 P.M. Genoa Candy Dance Faire: Booths, music, food and more Genoa. FREE for faire visitors SATURDAY, SEPT 26 4 9 P.M. Candy Dance Dinner & Dance: David John & the Comstock Cowboys, Featuring Lacy J. Dalton: Western & Country dance music. Dinner/Dance Tickets: Adults $25, Kids under 12 $15 Genoa Park. Dinner Host: Trimmer Outpost. Dinner: Beef au jus, Chicken, Basque Beans, Salad, Rolls, and Dessert. SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM CVI AND DHS Shuttle service begins at 9 a.m. and takes Faire visitors right to downtown Genoa. A round-trip ticket is only $2 per person. Go Greener! Reduce your carbon footprint, save some gas and a parking fee ride the shuttle to Candy Dance! ONGOING CLASSES IN GENOA TOWN HALL Classes are held at the Genoa Town Hall, sponsored by the Town of Genoa. For information please call the Town Office 782-8696. BEG. SQUARE DANCING Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. (Ongoing) It s fun, exciting, healthy, easy to learn and reasonable. Try square dancing anyone can square dance! INSTRUCTOR: LARRY WARD FEE: $5 PER PERSON PER CLASS BEG. COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE Wednesdays, 6 p.m. (6 weeks) Dance instruction includes Two Step, Ten Step, Cotton Eyed Joe, the Western Waltz and the Cowboy Cha Cha. INSTRUCTORS: TOM & DONNA BETTERTON FEE: $30 PER PERSON, 6 WEEKS REGISTRATION FORMS Registration forms for the classes listed above can be Downloaded from Genoa s Website or picked up from the Town Office, M-F, 9-4:30. Use the link to visit our Website: www.genoanevada.org/calendar Candy Dance Faire SAFE PARCEL STORAGE Leave your parcels at the Information Booth for a $1 fee. Your items will be held safely until you return for them.
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GENOA CONNECTION NEWSLETTER! PAGE 4 Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival GENOA APRIL 29 MAY 2, 2010 The Town of Genoa, in partnership with the Carson Valley Arts Council, is o r g a n i z i n g a n e w G e n o a Ev e n t. S p o n s o r s h o p e i t w i l l b e c o m e a significant economic driver for Genoa and the Carson Valley. The first ever Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival is slated for April 29 May 2, and organizers are working to combine Carson Valley s cultural heritage and histor y with music, poetry, performance and visual arts to create an event worthy of its location. The Festival will feature: Over 50 performances Exhibits & Vendors Workshops Food & Beverages Cowboy Poetry Music, and more Participants in all areas, from well known musical and cowboy poetry performers to crafters, instructors and vendors are being pursued by the festival s Program Committee and other committees, and are moving forward to put their elements in place. Volunteers, both at the Committee and Event levels, are still needed, and those interested in becoming a part of t h e fi r st year of t h e Fe stiv a l a re encouraged to contact the Town of Genoa office. A good way to keep track of the planning will be by visiting the Festival website Use the URL link below www.genoacowboy festival.com where the most current information will be posted. For information or to volunteer to help, please contact the Town Office at 782-8696.
GENOA CONNECTION NEWSLETTER! PAGE 5 Masons host the Annual Candy Dance Pancake Breakfast Douglas County Masonic Lodge #12 will serve a pancake breakfast in the historic Masonic Lodge building in Genoa from 6 to 10:30 am, Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. The cost is $5 per person at the door. Proceeds help preserve and maintain Breakfast Includes: Eggs, Sausage & PANCAKES served with coffee, tea, milk and orange juice. the Masonic Lodge building in Genoa. For information or to volunteer to help with the Pancake Breakfast, call 775-265-7706. Genoa non-motorized trail project proposed The Genoa Foothill Trail System is a proposed non-motorized trail project by the Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) located in the Carson Range of the Sierras near Genoa. This trail system would include an 11-mile trail from the future Adams Canyon Trailhead to Old Kingsbury Grade, traversing the mountains 1,000-1,500 feet above Genoa. A 2-mile trail would connect directly to this traversing trail from the town of Genoa. An additional 8-mile trail would connect to the Tahoe Rim Trail near Genoa Peak. Th e C V T A h a s r e c e i v e d a $396,378 Question 1 Grant from the Nevada Division of State Lands to f u n d a m a j o r i t y o f t h e t r a i l construction for this project area. The U.S. Forest Service has recently begun required environmental Genoa Foothill TRAIL SYSTEM proposed by the Carson Valley Trail Association impact studies. Future public input meetings will be held for feedback and comments. This project would implement a portion of the 2003 Douglas County GILLMOR COONS REAL ESTATE GROUP Chad and Gina Coons are proud supporters of the Genoa Connection newsletter by donating the cost of mailing the newsletter to 2288 MAIN ST, GENOA, NV 89411 CELL: (775) 720-2115 OFFICE:(775) 782-3434 EMAIL: CHADCOONS@ GMAIL. COM WWW. CARSONVALLEYHOMEFINDER. COM Comprehensive Trails Plan and fulfill objectives within the CVTA strategic plan. Thi s i s a coop erative effor t between the CVTA, Douglas County, U.S. Forest Service, Town of Genoa, private landowners and businesses, the general public and many others. For more information about this project, please visit our Website at w w w. c a r s onvalleytra i l s. org to review the latest project information and maps. Fundraising efforts are ongoing by the CVTA and donations a r e w e l c o m e d t o s u p p o r t t h e completion of this entire trail system. 2009 Candy Dance WEEKEND ROAD CLOSURES AND DETOURS: U.S. Highway 395 narrows to one lane before the intersection with Genoa Lane. Left turns will not be permitted when departing from Genoa on Genoa Lane. Turn right and travel south into Minden and make a U-turn at the light at the junction of Highway 88 and U.S. Highway 395. The following roads will be closed at the specified locations throughout the Candy Dance weekend: Genoa Lane at Kinsey Way Foothill Road at Candy Dance Lane Jacks Valley Road at the Genoa Cemetery
The Town of Genoa Recreation Committee has been sponsoring a safe alternative for Trick or Treating for Genoa area families for many years now. Join us for some ghoulish games, freaky fun and cool prizes for everyone in costume. Parents: Please bring a main potluck dish for the dinner, or donate a bottle of wine for the Parents Bar. The Town w i l l provide s oft drinks and treats. Contact the Town Office for more information or to volunteer your help to decorate the Town Hall, 782-8696. Visit our Website: www.genoanevada.org/calendar.htm#october Please leave your pets at home during Candy Dance Pets are not allowed at the Candy Dance event or at Mormon Station State Park, except for dogs in training for the impaired and handicapped. There are many people in town during the two-day event, as well as hot weather that may stress your pet. Please leave them at home where they feel safe and can keep cool. GENOA CONNECTION Town of Genoa Newsletter Fall 2009 FROM: T H E TOWN OF GE N O A (775) 782-8696 2289 MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 14 GENOA, NV 89411 Mailing costs for this newsletter donated by: Chad and Gina Coons, GILLMOR COONS REAL ESTATE GROUP 2288 MAIN ST, GENOA, NV 89411 CELL: (775) 720-2115 OFFICE:(775) 782-3434 EMAIL: CHADCOONS@GMAIL.COM WWW.CARSONVALLEYHOMEFINDER.COM Presorted Standard US Postage PAID Genoa, NV Permit No. 14 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER