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Spring is right around the cor- ner — at least I hope so. With that statement, I would like to remind everyone that for spring cleanup, the Town of Minden offers use of our residen- tial dumpsters up to twice a year at no charge. If you have a need for one, please call the Town office and have your dumpster reserved. Also, remember the extra trash pickup during your third trash day of the month— another great resource when cleaning house! Time to Talk Trash! Trash Collection Begins at 6:00 a.m. Even if your neighbor- hood is typically picked up later, PLEASE HAVE YOUR TRASH CANS OUT BY 6:00 A.M. There are occasions when the route is altered and your area may be the first on the schedule that day. TOWN OF MINDEN With the coming of the spring and summer months ahead, let’s all be good stewards of our water through conservation. While keeping our lawns and gardens green and colorful with sufficient water, remember that sidewalks and gutters don’t grow, so try not to overwater them. The Town Board along with the Town Manager is in the proc- ess of forming the yearly budget for the Town. The Town is also in the exciting planning stage of creating a Minden film festival to take place in the September time- frame. This will coincide with the Spring 2011 2011 Minden Town Board John Stephans, Chairman [EMAIL REDACTED] Steve Thaler, Vice Chairman [EMAIL REDACTED] Matt Bernard, Board Member [EMAIL REDACTED] Charlie Condron, Board Member [EMAIL REDACTED] Roxanne Stangle, Board Member [EMAIL REDACTED] April 2, CVIC Hall. Kiwanis Ham Bingo April 3, CVIC Hall. Library Commu- nity Read DVD Series April 10, CVIC Hall. United Blood Services Blood Drive April 12, CVIC Hall. Alta Alpina Spring Membership Dinner April 14, CVIC Hall. Chamber of Commerce Bunko Poker Night April 15, CVIC Hall. Library Author and Volunteer Recognition Event April 16, CVIC Hall. Pops Orchestra Concert April 19, CVIC Hall. Partnership of Community Resources Youth Concert. April 20, CVIC Hall. LifeLine Screen- ing. April 26, CVIC Hall. Cooperative Exten- sion Ag Innovation Forum Series April 30, CVIC Hall. Kiwanis Stars of Tomorrow April 30, Minden Park. Carson Valley Tai Chi / Qi Gong Day May 13-15 & 20-22, CVIC Hall. Carson Valley Community Theatre Performance May 24, CVIC Hall. NDOT Informational Meeting May 27, Minden Park. Concert in the Park May 31, CVIC Hall. Cooperative Exten- sion Ag Innovation Forum Series May 31, Esmeralda Ave. Farmer’s Mar- ket Kickoff June 4-5, Esmeralda Ave. Street Fair June 14, CVIC Hall. Library Summer Reading Kickoff Event June 28, CVIC Hall. Cooperative Exten- sion Ag Innovation Forum Series Carson Valley Pops Orchestra prac- tices are on Monday nights at the CVIC Hall and are open to the public. Farmer’s Market takes place in down- town Minden every Tuesday afternoon starting May 31st Check for updates on our website! Go to www.townofminden.com and click on the Events Calendar link on the homepage to see event details and contact information. Don’t Forget! Upcoming Events... 6:00 AM Please Do Not Touch Your Me- ter Pit! If you need to have the water turned off to make a repair, please call the Town Office so that we may send out a qualified water operator between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to temporarily discon- nect your water service while you perform the maintenance. When paying your bill... Please write your account number(s) on your check. Please refrain from stapling your check to the remittance slip. We really appreciate exact change when bringing in cash. Thanks! Chairman’s Note... upcoming 100th Anniversary of our cherished CVIC Hall. More will follow as we pro- gress in developing a theme. All ideas are welcomed; please share your thoughts. The Town Board and Staff would like to thank all of the residents we serve, and if there is a problem or concern please advise the Town Staff or one of the Board Members so we can address it. Thank You!—John Stephans ---PAGE BREAK--- best describe the Town. Please send your ideas to the Town office by May 23, 2011. We will present all ideas to the Town Board at the Board Meeting on June 1, 2011. If you have a question or concern about anything in the Town, please call me. Until Spring actually gets here, stay warm and be safe. www.townofminden.com ing or fun, please let us know. If you would like, we will post pictures of your yard on the Town of Minden website, www.townofminden.com. Are you proud to live in Minden? Would you like to show that pride? If you could describe the Town of Minden in seven words or less, one of which must be the word ‘Minden,’ how would you do it? We want to improve the Town’s visibil- ity in the local and regional community, and we’re looking for a catchy slogan to I think I see Spring just around the corner, but the corner is still far away. My wife and I are planning our outdoor improvements. As you might imagine, she’s management and I am labor. It’s a good system, and has worked for 34 years. As you plan for your outdoor improve- ments this year, please make your garden or other features as water efficient as you can. If you incorporate something interest- The Town Office is now serving complimentary, locally- roasted, irresistible Alpen Sierra Coffee! Swing by the office and grab a cup of this scrumptious joe! 1604 Esmeralda Ave Suite 101 Minden, NV 89423 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Fax: [PHONE REDACTED] E-mail: [EMAIL REDACTED] Town Manager: Roger Van Alyne, P.E. Town Administrative Staff: Trish Koepnick, Senior Secretary Amber Smith, Accounting Clerk Janice Sedgwick, On-Call Assistant Town Public Works Staff: Greg Hill, Superintendent Andy Concannon, Maint. Supervisor James Smith, Maint. Supervisor Tom Haar, Maint. Specialist III B.J. Strauser, Maint. Specialist II Shane Mortensen, Maint. Tech II Rick Humphrey, Maint. Tech II Willie Dutton, Maint. Tech II James Anderson, Maint. Tech I Mark Cirillo, Maint. Tech I Robert Kelly, Maint. Assistant I Ted Herling, Maint. Assistant I Team Minden Here are just a few tips for a water-conscious and successful lawn and garden: Use a smart irrigation system that waters during the coolest parts of the day and does not water when it rains. This eliminates overwatering and reduces excess evaporation Use a few inches of mulch in the garden and around trees to help reduce the amount of water needed to keep your soil moist. When planting your garden, group plants by their watering needs. This will increase the chance of survival for the plants and save even more water! The Minden Town Board Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the CVIC Hall. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Agendas and Minutes are posted on our website: http://www.townofminden.com/ eventsandnews/ meetingagendasminutes.html Spring 2011 It’s time for spring cleaning once again! Yard work, house cleaning, fix-it projects — now is the perfect time to take advantage of the Town’s dumpster program. Keep in mind that the dumpsters are in high demand this time of year, so call early and get your name on the waiting list. Hooray for Dumpsters!! Roger’s Report Warm weather means more happy puppies out for walks. Minden wel- comes these four-legged residents but asks that their owners take respon- sibility for cleaning up after them. Doggie Waste Disposal Stations are available in the major parks and along County Road. Please take advan- tage of them— and Happy Walking! Trim those Trees and Shrubs! Pedestrians should be able to walk on the sidewalk with no obstacles. Motorists should have clear visibility, unobstructed by your landscaping. Speaking of Yardwork...