The Nevada Appeal's "Silver Dollar" and "Wooden Nickel" feature recognizes positive achievements from the capital region and, when warranted, points out others that missed the mark.
Silver dollar: To the Carson City Symphony, which opens its new season today with premieres of three works - a recently discovered 19th century piano concerto, a piece incorporating the words of Henry David Thoreau by Vermont composer Gwyneth Walker and the first U.S. performance of Friedrich von Flotow's Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra, performed by Swedish pianist Carl Petersson in his U.S. debut. Walker, Petersson and conductor David Bugli will be available before the concert starts at 4 p.m. at the Community Center theater. This is a tremendous accomplishment for our local symphony, and all the musicians and behind-the-scenes staff deserve the community's support. For ticket prices and more information, contact Elinor Bugli at 883-4154 or ebugli@aol.com. Come out and ensure that Carson City has the distinction of its own symphony for years to come.
Silver dollar: He may not need one measly silver dollar after winning the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt, but we'll give him one just the same. Ray Peternell of Carson City won the treasure hunt for the second year in a row, finding the hidden medallion and earning $1,000 in prize money. And a Nevada-sized thank you to Jesse Olsen and his mom Laurie, who with their family spearhead the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Committee and provide this fun and informative event for their fellow Carsonites. It's a wonderful tradition that takes them hours of work. We appreciate their efforts.
Silver dollar: To the Girl Scout Brownies and Daisies in Troops 333 and 33, who for their community service project recently worked to improve the playground at Fritsch Elementary School, making it safer and more fun for all their classmates. Also, cheers to the Carson High Junior Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps students who helped clean up the Carson River last week. These service projects teach children to be responsible, contributing members of society, while benefiting us all.