Cheers & Kudos letters

First Hullabaloo a

complete success

I would like to thank and acknowledge the many individuals and businesses who helped to make the First Rock N Roll Hullabaloo a complete success. The annual event was to raise money for the Ron Toews Family which was sponsored by Decades Bar & Grill.

The committed would personally like to extend their sincere gratitude to the community-minded businesses and individuals and give a special thank you to the following members and friends who volunteered their time and their gracious giving for our silent auction.

I would like to personally thank Rhonda Costa of the Nevada Appeal for a beautifully written article on Ron. Thank you.

Decades Bar & Grill; Jen and Rod Fox; Hullabaloo committee; Sean Nebeker; Johanna Phillips; Lynnette Kendall; Sarah Kendall; Austin Kendall; Sharon Voss; Kevin Beyette; Steve Curnett; Linda Wilson; Steve Ritter; Becky Ritter; Ron Orzalli; Tony D; Jim Helget; Shanon Helget.

Special big thanks to: Bart Sheldon; Jeff; John & Maggie Monroe; first lady Dawn Gibbons; Ken Haskins; Acacia Business Solutions; Fast Signs; Eagle Valley Golf Course; Kent Steele; Buddy Layton; Tom Craig; Tyler Rupert; Jacque Steele; Jim Keppler; Dave Gebhardt; Mom & Pops Diner, Doug and Jamesa; Paul's Auto Painting; Linda and Paul Webster.

Tom & Pat Miller; Denise Wylde; Dawna Beeler; Francis & Sylvia Rakow; Caitlyn Webster; Camee & Cailee Powell; Nick McCabe, www.frontrowphoto.smugmug.com; Swamp Donkey; Nick Green - Rich Wyllie - Davey Velasquez and Mark Moots.; Max Volume - Lenny Supera - Greg Sample and John Gaddis; Rustlers; Russ Hohenberger - Larry Goldman - Everett Musselman - Jim Park - Brian Williams and special guest Rick Bowden.

Ron Toews All Star Band - Sean Nebeker - Kent Steele - Ron Toews - Mike Saraceno - Greg Bowling - Davey Velasquez and Jake Helget; Timbers Saloon; Ponderosa Stamp & Engraving; Dura-Bond Manufacturing; AAMCO Transmission; Orchard Supply Hardware - Yuba City, Calif.; Surf Motel - Fort Bragg, Calif.

Rapunzel's Salon; Firkin & Fox; Port of Subs; David Wallys Hot Springs; Tito's Mexican Restaurant; City Cafe Bakery; Cal-Neva Reno Hotel & Casino ; MJ's Bar; El Charro's Mexican Restaurant; Dopplegangers; Allstar Rents.

Cinderlite; ILTS; Healing Arts Massage by Sandy Swanson; Hollywood Video; Industrial Logistical Services; Verus Realty; 105.7 KOZZ; Warren Engine Co. No. 1; Pete Baker; Dirk & Rochelle Pabst; Carol & Jessica Park; Scott and Tammy Raines; Hope Rakow; Frances Rich; Sam Lee; Tom Cook; Capital Beverages; High Sierra Business Systems; Sport Clips Haircuts; Sani-Hut Company, Inc.

B'Sghetti's; Carol's Dog Grooming; Eagle Fitness; Kelly Carpets; Hollywood Video; Red's; Slotworld; Chili's; Master Auto Body; Casino Fandango; Gilson Auto Body; LK Towne Construction; Industrial Logistics Services; Tom Friend; Horizon Surveying; HDR Engineering; Allen Excavating Inc.; Gibson Tool & Supply; Beeler Backhoe; Rainbow Bread; Pookey & Christie; and everyone who participated in the golf and car show.

From the bottom of my heart - thank you so much.

Sincerely, Teri Norgrove

Fundraiser for breast

cancer foundation a hit

I would like to thank D'Vine Wine and Bistro and all who made the Scrub for a Cure 2008 in support of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation a success.

Guests who attended enjoyed and evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction at D'Vine Wine.

The proceeds of this even were donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. A huge thanks goes out to both sponsors who donated items for the silent auction and the individuals who attended the event and purchased them.

Sponsors who donated include: Chi massage; Dayton Valley Golf at Legado; Nails by Anna; Hair by Bob; Lori Maple; Golds Gym; Powerhouse Gym; Little People Portraits; Carson Nails; Adele's; Capital Ford; Pam Bailey; In-Home Therapeutics by Kitty; Salon Serenity; Jessica Crisp and Mr. Pickles.

Individuals who purchased the auction items include, Patriot Printing - all three items.

The event was hosted by Lori Mortensen-Maple, Arbonne independent consultant, Pam Bailey, Arbonne independent consultant and area manager, in conjunction with D'Vine Wine and Bistro, who plan to make this an annual event.

Sincerely,

Lori Maple

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