The Local Lens – Sheriff’s Picnic this Saturday
September 25, 2024 | Linda Offerdahl
My husband Richard and I just had a conversation about how safe from crime we feel in Incline Village. Break-ins tend to be related to bears, neighbors look out for houses of friends who are out of town and speeders are going 45 mph, not 80 mph. We give a lot of kudos to the Incline Substation of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. Thanks in part to the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, it is fully staffed with competent deputies and officers who keep the crime rate low. When a crime is committed, it is dealt with quickly and efficiently.
The Substation is an integral part of our community. Officers are accessible and are regular attendees at the Friday Community Forum, IVCBA events, and other community happenings. They can be found helping elderly homebound residents with shoveling snow and volunteering at fundraising events for nonprofits. Even Sheriff Balaam is well-known in Incline and was here for the Community Fair over the 4th of July. He will be in attendance on Saturday for the SHERIFF’S PICNIC at Aspen Grove…Come to shake his hand…and stop by for the FREE FOOD! This is a great family event; bring the kids to see the K-9 unit, the horses and all of their “toys”. It’s a great chance to get your kids an ID and to learn about other community resources.
BEAUTIFICATION
Rotarians were hard at work fixing up and painting the bus shelters, finishing up the last one a few days ago. They are responsible for installing them many years ago. Thank you!
IVGID Curbside Yard Debris Recycling Program
This program runs October 1-October 29. Stickers are mailed to you or you can drop off debris at the Sweetwater Transfer Station. Defensible space starts with picking up those pine needles and pinecones. (And you really don’t want to do it all next spring.) Anyone know teens looking for work?!
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
CERT is looking for able-bodied YOUNGER people to get certified in Emergency Response Training. There’s a lot of practical knowledge everyone should know, like CPR, but why not do it to be a trained volunteer at community events?
IVGID Candidate Forum next Monday, September 30 at Incline High School at 6pm. All 6 candidates will be there.
TOP PICK FOR FUN EVENT THIS WEEKEND
Denim and Diamonds fundraiser for Tahoe Connection For Families is Friday night at the Chateau. Wear your jeans and some bling and support a good cause.
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