Cheers & Kudos

Silver Stage Middle School would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lane for their time spent training SSMS coaches and interested staff in first aid and CPR. SSMS understands the need to be proactive in case of an emergency.

SSMS appreciates school board and district office support in maintaining extracurricular activities for our students. A great big howl goes out to our SSMS coaches as well for their time, effort, and dedication.

Pam Martinez

Principal's Secretary

Silver Stage Middle School

Kudos plus to the outstanding men and women of the Nevada National Guard, the Carson City Department of Health and Human Services and everyone that made things happen on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The flu shot clinic at the National Guard Headquarters was incredibly well-organized and efficient. Thanks for all you do and God bless America.

Debe Hays-Vaughn

Carson City

It must not go unnoticed that several people at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center be recognized for their more than amazing compassion towards the human race.

On Aug.14, a long-time Nevada resident and professional musician in the Reno/Tahoe area (Daniel Palmer-Brother Dan) was rushed to the hospital by ambulance at around 7 p.m. My apologies, but I do not remember the names of the five men who arrived in the ambulance but they are responsible for the first saving of Brother Dan's life.

Once in the emergency room, Dr. Jack, Steve and the other members of the team used all of their knowledge, expertise and quick thinking to again breathe life into our precious Dan.

The next day, Meiling Wang, the ICU nurse, went above and beyond her call of duty - she needs to be nominated for Time Magazine's woman of the year. Meiling not only again saved Brother Dan's life, she cared when Dan made all of his mini-miracle steps to want to survive.

Dr. Vijay Maiya and Richard Elmquist played a huge part in the success of everything that went on the week Brother Dan spent in ICU. To all of you, thank you just isn't enough. We are working through a very paper-oriented system to have Brother Dan seen by the life-saving doctors that are next on our journey. Daniel Palmer is a walking miracle and we wish for all of you out there to send your love and support his way.

Melisa Maxey

Carson City

Dayton Valley Days Committee wants to thank all of the volunteers who worked so hard to make Dayton Valley Days the largest and the best two-day event in Lyon County. We want to give a special thanks to Pioneer Crossing Casino for their help and support.

We want to thank Kiwanis for their great breakfast and help, especially Dr. Ann Steinberg; the band parents for their job of putting on the Saturday parade; Dennis Maginot for his help with the entertainment; Janette Hoffert for her help with the children's games; and the youth that did the cleanup - great job!

We also want to thank the local newspapers, radio and TV stations for the great stories, and especially a big thanks to Dennis and Marilee Lindsay and the Dayton Valley Car Club for another great Show 'N' Shine; Gary and Karen Duran of Makin' Coffee for putting up with us till past closing time on many occasions; Bonnie Matton, Esther and Julie for heading the Pet Parade on Sunday - it was the biggest yet - great job!

Special thanks to the community of Dayton and surrounding areas for your support. Next year will be even better.

David Small, Ruth Small, Patty Polish

Dayton Valley Days Committee