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From Glena’s Desk ...
My last editorial in January started out with acknowledging that a new year often brings changes to our lives. Little did I realize by the time I would write here again, the changes I would be facing.
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Our Shows & Events Calendar April 1-3 Glass Craft & Bead Expo Show (ad page 14) 2 Bella Marketplace Outside Sale (see shop ad page 24) 2 Old School Block Party (ad page 14) 2 VWs Invade the Dam Car Show (ad page 12) 2 Autism Awareness Day (see article page 8) 6-10 Clark County Fair & Rodeo (ad page 14) 9-10 Art Walk in Sun City Summerlin (ad pg 14-15) 9 Automotive Swap Meet at Rick’s Restorations (ad page 12) 9 Best Dam Wine Walk (Boulder City Chamber of Commerce) 16-17 Boulder City Spring Art Festival (ad page 14) 16 Las Vegas Auto Swap Meet (ad page 12) 17 Viva Las Vegas & Pre ‘63 Classic Car Show (ad page 12) 23 Bad To the Bones Flea Market & Family Fun (ad page 14)
June
Five weeks ago, I lost someone who has been an integral part of my life for most of the last 15 years. He was always there to help, inspire, encourage, and make me laugh. Many of our advertisers knew Rick, as he took care of some of the paper deliveries. He also was my proof-reader. One of the last texts I got from him from California where he was being treated, was “I was just thinking...I can do your proof-reading from anywhere.” He was still hopeful and making plans that would not be realized. “Anywhere” was not to be on this earth. But I do imagine he looking over my shoulder as I type, helping me to keep calm when my computer crashed last week, and my water heater burst last month. I see his hand and care in the vegetation that I will try to keep alive in my front yard. I am reminded of his enjoyment of life with pretty skies, whether they are filled with cloud formations or the setting sun. Rick was an artist and saw beauty in things most of us don’t even notice. No one would have guessed his age, as he had such a youthful spirit, always renewing himself, enthused with new ideas, and setting goals for learning new things. To the point where I even sometimes felt resentful for having to be serious and responsible. But the levity and fun he brought to my life was what I needed. We all hear it so often, “Take time to appreciate the people in our lives who matter and don’t wait to let them know how much they mean to you”, but it is so true. We knew each other well enough such things didn’t have to be spoken, but still there is such longing for one more very honest conversation. I guess there would always be that though. As we enter the season of renewal this spring, I will encourage us all to experience life more like Rick did, living in the moment, especially when we are with those who mean the most to us, and without worrying. There will be crisis to deal with, but we can get through them. Almost all will seem insignificant within a little while, so there is no need to embrace stress like we so often do. Reach out to bridge the gaps with people in your life, and you will find that most will meet you more than halfway. You will also find your heart happier and your step lighter as you go through life.
May
4-8 San Gennaro Feast & family amusement (ad page 15) 3-7 Mother’s Day Sale at Le Melange (see shop ad page 21) 5 Deadline for the June/July/August issue 5 Holocaust Remembrance Day & National Day of Prayer 6-8 Boulder City Rod Run (ad page 13) 7-8 Boulder City Spring Jamboree (ad page 15) 7-8 Antiques in the Park (ad page 4) 7-8 Art Festival of Henderson (ad page 15) 8 Mother’s Day 14 Spring Fest Retro Flea Market/Car & Bike Show (ad page 12) 14 Restoration Workshop - Boulder City Historic Preservation (ad pg 24) 21 Armed Forces Day 23-24 Boca Park ArtWalk (ad page 15) 27 Best Dam Barbecue & Car Show in Boulder City (ads pgs 13 & 15)
28-30 Charleston Antique Mall Memorial Day Weekend Sale 30 Memorial Day
8-11 Panguitch Quilt Walk Festival (ad page 16)
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April/May 2016
Frederick Louis Metzler
April 25, 1946 - February 21, 2016 As a talented artist, Rick strove to develop and make his mark in the art world. His expressionist work was represented in galleries in Nevada and California and recognized with awards such as Best of Show at the Las Vegas Contemporary Arts Center’s (CAC) annual juried show. But the mark Rick left on people is an impression perceived by the heart rather than the eye. With his boyish charm and quick wit, Rick made friends easily everywhere he went. Those he left behind will treasure the youthful outlook and joy he brought to their lives. Friends of Rick’s are following through with a party with which they planned to surprise him for his 70th birthday. All are welcome to come celebrate his life from many perspectives and with many fond memories.
Celebration of Life
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Antiques in the Park
In shady Escalante Park Old Town Boulder City Vintage, Retro, Primitives, Farm Chic. Furniture, Pottery, Jewelry, Watches, Ephemera, Rustic garden decor & More!
702-293-2034 www.bouldercitychamber.com
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Quick Guide to the Las Vegas Valley Antiques Stores & Auctions HUMBLE HISTORY
Charleston Charleston Antique Mall Antique Mall 560 S. Decatur Las Vegas, NV 89107
Rick’s Rusty Lane
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2912 S. Highland Drive Unit F
800 W Mesquite Ave Las Vegas, NV 89106
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Located in the Boulevard Mall on Maryland Pkwy.
702 465 5114
Auction every Thurs at
5.30pm Home of the “Yard Sale Archaeologist” -Dr. Peter J. Shield PhD
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April/May 2016
Auction 7
MORPHY’S MAY COIN-OP & ADVERTISING AUCTION FEATURES OUTSTANDING RANGE OF ANTIQUE ARCADE, VENDING AND GAMBLING MACHINES
This 1,500-lot auction follows closely on the heels of the company’s January 2016 $3.4 million sale and features an extraordinary selection of machines consigned directly from private collections across the United States and Canada. Las Vegas, Nevada, March 15, 2016 - Morphy Auctions, the finest auction destination for fresh to the market collections, announces its multi-million dollar Las Vegas Coin-Op and Advertising two day sales event to be held on Saturday, May 14th and Sunday, May 15th, 2016. All lots from this auction will be on display in Morphy’s Las Vegas auction gallery and available for preview starting April 1st. It is all fun and games when it comes to this auction’s incredible selection of antique arcade machines. A circa 1920 Fey Two Player Electrofire game - designed to operate at a distance of 16 feet between the guns and target - is no longshot to meet its $40,000-50,000 estimate. This rarity has been expertly restored by Andy Parnell. A Two Player Mermaid Gun Game is estimated at $150,000$175,000. 1 Cent Mills Rubberneck Lung Tester, professionally restored by Tim Laganke is estimated at $50,000-60,000. . Collectors will be amazed at the offering of antique slot machines. A 5-cent Caille Peerless Roulette Machine, in mint original condition is estimated at $175,000-200,000. A 5-cent Caille Tourist Cast Iron Slot Machine is the reel deal and is estimated at $20,000-30,000. This first class example is in remarkable, untouched, all-original finish condition. And an incredible, early 20th century “California” 5-cent Poker Machine will give collectors a gold rush. This machine, made by an unknown manufacturer, has a most unique appearance as well as mechanical play action and is only one of three known examples. It is estimated at $25,000-45,000. Morphy’s May Premier Coin-Op and Advertising Sale will share a bit of “lady luck” with the local Las Vegas nonprofit community. All proceeds from the sale of four working, collectible pinball machines will go to the Las Vegas based Pinball Hall of Fame and the charities it supports. Machines include fine examples of Pennant Fever, Twilight Zone, Joker Poker, and Travel Time. The Pinball Hall
of Fame features 1,000 working pinball machines and is a family friendly, hands-on museum dedicated to celebrating the fun, history, and nostalgia associated with this popular arcade game. Morphy’s is proud to partner with the Pinball Hall of Fame on this project. According to Dan Morphy, President of Morphy Auctions, “Our coin-op team went above and beyond to secure a major all-time collection of gambling and penny arcade machines. Collectors unquestionably will find some of the rarest machines ever offered at auction at this upcoming sale. It would be worth a trip from anywhere to Las Vegas to see these spectacular examples - and this live event - in person. Our January 2016 Las Vegas coin-op sale was certainly one of the most exciting in memory... but this one has all the makings for the record books as well!” About Morphy Auctions: Morphy Auctions, the finest auction destination for fresh to the market collectibles, is headquartered in Denver, Pennsylvania. The company also has an office in Las Vegas, Nevada. A full service auction house, the company presents over 30 premier auctions annually, as well as monthly discovery sales. Morphy’s team of specialists includes the nation’s finest and most recognized experts in popular collecting categories including advertising; firearms; fine automobiles, automobilia and petroliana; coin-operated machines; antiques, fine, and decorative art; dolls, bears, toys, and trains; cast iron; coins; marbles; and jewelry. Morphy Auctions is owned by President and Founder Dan Morphy, himself a lifelong and passionate collector of antiques, banks, and numerous other categories. Morphy’s has been in business since 2004 and has grown from two to over 65 employees in over a decade.
Morphy Auctions, Las Vegas is located at 4520 Arville Street, Las Vegas, NV 89103. We can be reached by phone at 702-382-2466, by fax at 702-382-6513, and by email at info@morphyauctions. com. Our Las Vegas gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm. For more information on Morphy’s, please visit www.MorphyAuctions.com. Contact: Don Grimmer, VP President, Morphy Auctions Las Vegas 702-382-2466 don.grimmer@morphyauctions.com
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APRIL - AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH by Glena Dunn
Last year I was happy to promise one of our advertisers that The Country Register would devote an article to autism awareness. In every issue, Mario from Clark County Public Auction, includes the Autism Awareness logo in his ad, doing his part to promote a better life for his son and others. A few years ago, when he had the opportunity for promoting his auction in an episode of American Restoration on HISTORY, he requested that it be about auctioning a restored item to raise money for the foundation that supports individuals with autism and their families, and raised thousands of dollars.
Individuals with an autism diagnosis differ greatly. It is often explained that if you met one person with autism‌ you met one person with autism. Autism is a spectrum. Over 3.5 million people are estimated to be diagnosed with autism in the United States. Currently, according the Centers for Disease Control, the rate of autism among children is 1 out of 68. Over 50,000 individuals each year with an autism diagnosis leave secondary school and enter adulthood and the number is growing. Because autism is treatable, knowing early identification signs can change lives. Studies show that early diagnosis and intervention lead to significantly improved outcomes.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during early childhood and affect ability to communicate, and interact with others. ASD is defined by a certain set of behaviors and is a “spectrum condition� that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. There is no known single cause of autism, but increased awareness and early diagnosis/intervention and access to appropriate services/supports lead to significantly improved outcomes. Some of the behaviors associated with autism include delayed learning of language; difficulty making eye contact or holding a conversation; difficulty with reasoning and planning; narrow, intense interests, including persistent fixation on parts of objects; poor motor skills and sensory sensitivities. A person might follow many of these behaviors or just a few, or many others besides. A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is based on analysis of all behaviors and their severity. Autism does not discriminate based on age, sex, or race. Depending of how each individual is affected and who they are, the needs of every person with autism will be different. Instigated by the Autism Society almost 25 years ago, there is a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. Autism awareness educates and encourages all of us to become partners in the movement toward acceptance and appreciation of the unique aspects of people with autism. Please join The Country Register in our celebration of National Autism Awareness Month! National Autism Awareness Month represents an excellent opportunity to promote autism awareness, autism acceptance and to draw attention to the tens of thousands facing an autism diagnosis each year. Statistics and other information in this article were found the internet
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April/May 2016
Auctions & Estate Liquidation
AUCTIONS - A WHOLE NEW STORE EVERY WEEK
If you have ever set up a store, you know it is a lot of work. Even stocking an online store requires a massive amount of time and effort. A ‘brick-and-mortar storefront’? Well, it doesn’t usually happen overnight. Most shops get open and build up their inventory over time.
Not so with weekly auction houses. They set up more merchandise in a week than many shops have to offer. They take it in (sometimes a crew even goes and packs it up), sort it into lots, describe it for cataloging on paper (and some online), and then display it for view. In displaying it, they must balance making it accessible for previewers to examine, with keeping it safe. There may be only 800 lots in a particular week’s auction, but few will have only one item. Most will be lots with a dozen or more items such as trays of vintage costume jewelry, pocket knives, watches, marbles, etc. There are box
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lots of all sizes - shoe-size boxes of vintage postcards, medium size boxes of old cigar cases, huge boxes of faux florals and shelf lots displaying items such as pottery. (All things I have bought, by the way.) That multiplies hundreds of lots into thousands of individual items that are handled and sold down to the walls each week. When the auction is over, the floor must be cleared ASAP to make room to start the process all over again. Buyers pack up and load their prizes, and the gallery chairs are stacked out of the way to make room for the work to be done to prepare for the next one.
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How do they do all this? With well-trained and hard-working crews. Auction houses are busy all week. If you are dropping things off, respect their time and don’t hang out and visit. Save the chit-chat for preview day, which is Friday for Clark County Public Auction, and Saturday for McManus Auctions. At the auction itself, you will run into people you have gotten to know. It is fun to see them but be cognizant of what they are there to do. A week of preparation has gone into this one day, so don’t let your conversations distract from the job the auction house is doing for their consignors. We all love our auction bargains, but sometimes things don’t go for as much as they would have if everyone had been paying attention. Auction houses have to balance keeping consignors happy as well as buyers, or that great stuff won’t keep coming in for us to scoop up. I have been buying and selling at auction for over 20 years and promoting them for over 10 with The Country Register. Can you tell I have a great deal of respect and admiration for what they accomplish each week?
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Antiques Mall
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When the time comes...
Paradise Valley Antique Mall
Act 3 Estate Sales, LLC
3355 E. Russell Road
702-466-5276
Opening this spring! (at Pecos)
www.act3estatesales.com
Quality Dealers stop by to see & interview!
(702) 286 - 3034
Licensed and Bonded Personal Property Liquidation Services
Main Street Peddlers Antique Mall 1400 S. Main Street
in “Antique Alley” in the LV Downtown Arts District (see page 4)
is looking for quality vendors of antique and vintage merchandise
(702) 401-3071 or (702) 476 1400
Professional Estate Liquidation email: act3@act3estatesales.com
Las Vegas, NV 89120
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560 S. Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89107 (702) 228-4783 Website: antiques.vegas
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
April/May 2016
LIVING IN LUXURY---SMALL THINGS & SIMPLE PLEASURES
Like most girls of my generation, I had several wedding showers and felt lucky to receive a really nice set of stainless steel flatware. Thirty-five years later, I still have and enjoy that set, reflecting as I unload the dishwasher and put away the gift from many years ago.
At the store, we’ve been selling a lot of silver plated flatware. As I ring up these pieces, I love the way they feel in my hand. So this last year, I told my husband Tray, let’s switch out our utensils— I don’t care if they’re all the same pattern. What I like is the weight, the different patterns and different sizes. Tray loves the thrill of the hunt, he’s magical when he’s hunting with a list. In a few months we gathered a mix-matched drawer of silver plate and I love it. Just last week, I was eating my breakfast and got so happy—there’s nothing like a silver-plate delivery to make a kale smoothie taste great. Then, a couple of nights later, I made a big pot of bean soup, which Tray loves but I’m never too excited over. But eating it with a silver spoon, the bean soup tasted so good. I marveled at how perfectly sized the bowl of the spoon was for the size of the beans and my mouth. I thought about how Tray likes a big spoon and I like a medium-sized, deeper bowl, and by mixing and matching, we have what was perfect for our individual tastes. That’s the thing about being married to a collector. He’s always ready for a new love. Like teacups. They don’t sell that well and we started talking about why. Tray’s thought was, well, people don’t know what to do with them. Not many people drink tea out of good cups anymore. He’s right. So, at dinner, we discussed new ways to use them. Now Tray is, once again, hunting with a purpose. We’re now serving our desert in a teacup. From ice cream and a brownie to pudding and jello-based deserts, teacups make great serving pieces. They’re the perfect serving size and, with the saucer, there’s a built-in, easy-to-hold tray and place to rest the spoon between bites.
One mile north of the South Point Casino
Antiques Mall
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I’m also using them in rows for holding office supplies—from paperclips to pushpins, demitasse cups make beautiful, cheerful holders. I discovered they are great on my vanity, holding hairclips and ponytail holders and other odds and ends—they help me keep everything organized and neat in a place where it’s easy to get messy. In the kitchen, I’m always setting my rings down when I cook and discovered I could use a teacup by the side of the stove.
One of the unexpected joys of using teacups in innovative and utilitarian ways is that it’s easy to change the look and feel of a room. Make a yellow room pop with different colors—from the graphics of two-tone patterns like Spode. If you have a room with a lot of solids or stripes, you can integrate a motif of birds, flowers or an Asian design to brighten and add some flair. We’ve had so much fun figuring out new ways to use teacups and using them brings joy to mundane tasks and organization. And, just as eating bean soup out of a silver spoon changes everything, so does reaching for a paperclip out of a Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica work of art on my desk. I’m sure after we launch a revival of teacups, we’ll find something else to get creative with and repurpose. Part of the luxury of our lives is creating together—finding hidden gems, turning them over in our hands and wondering what else is possible. Simone Gers began her antiquing journey 35 years ago when she married Tray, an avid collector. They still have the first piece they bought together—a pegged farm table that was so decrepit it was behind the antique store—and they have been upcycling vintage finds ever since. The Gers own Gather A Vintage Market in Tucson, AZ, a monthly market. Simone has taught writing and literature at the college level for many years.
9151 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
Open daily 10 am - 6 pm
702-933-2791
Double in size and dealers! Come bring a friend and enjoy the day!
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE CAR SHOW
Spring car shows are a perfect way to spend leisure time. Whether you are with friends, kids and family, the two of you, or you and the dog, it is fun to go appreciate the automobiles of days gone by. Take grandpa along and the stories will fly as he reminisces about his first affair with a Buick...
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by Glena Dunn
You can get in a history lesson for the youngsters too. Automotive history is relatively short, with a gap right in the middle, during World War II. Car manufacture for the civilian market was banned in early 1942, in order to free up assembly lines and materials for military production. Even when the war was over, it took until 1949 for the plants to regain the production levels of 1941. So during the war, even older cars were a valuable asset. With tire and gas rationing, driving at all was a privilege many did not have. People went back to other modes of transportation while new public transport was rushed into development. If the show has any cars prior to the 30’s, you can point out how the development of metal alloys enabled car design to transition from boxy to sleek with curvaceous fenders and roof lines. Do a little homework before and after going to the show to make the most of the experience. It could become a favorite tradition for a grandfather, dad and son, and one that will be passed on to the next generation along with the stories that are told. Take pictures, choose your favorites and make lots of great memories as you spend time together at the colorfully nostalgic car shows.
Automotive Swap Meet at RICK’S RESTORATIONS 800 West Mesquite Avenue
EVERY 2ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
8AM - 2PM Vendor set-up at 7 am $10 for whatever you can fit in a parking space!
call Ally 702-371-5005
Sat April 16th Sam Boyd Stadium Parking Lot Car and Truck Show & Sell Parts from all makes & models Cars * Trucks,* ATVs * Motorcycles
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Be inspired to create !
Bring a wagon to haul your finds!
$10 admission Food vendors on site
Want to be a vendor? See website for details
Pre -63 Classic Car Show The Orleans Hotel
4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103
www.LVAutoSwapMeet.com
702-912-2782
Gates open at 5 am - Get there early !
April/May 2016
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You are never too old to have a happy childhood !
Every Saturday 7:00am - 10:00am
9500 S Eastern Avenue, just south of the 215.
(702) 423-2677
The Back in Thyme Collection
Original . Restored & Unrestored
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THE DIFFERENT LAYERS OF TIME
I’ve been contemplating time. I shouldn’t because, being time, it travels as it ever has, passing at its own pace without any thought of what I think. Which is as it should be. I’m pondering that time has layers. It has the top strata, the most simple. Be here at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. That bill is due by next Tuesday. The casserole bakes for half-an-hour. These things are inherently easy to behold if you just keep up with each one, fulfilling each need as required. Then there is the undercurrent beneath that. The one where I look forward to January for the fresh, new year. I take a few deep breaths, turn around a couple of times and March is flowing into April with nearly a quarter of that year slipped silently into the past. Suddenly, the car is due for inspection once again. The garden is finishing up even though it seems like we just planted it. Even then, it is easy enough to just grin and laugh at myself. After all, I am not the first human being, nor the last, to get immersed in life and lose track of time. And it is time that I’m grateful to have had, especially with the luxury of it passing smoothly enough that extra attention wasn’t necessary. This affirmation eases the mind when another year is spent and then another until somehow a decade and half had dripped away, one second at a time. Which brings me to the deepest layer. The one where time weaves a blanket. It is this warmth deep inside that redeems us when it seems the world is spinning far too quickly. It reminds us who we truly are just in case we’ve forgotten. The beauty of this level of time is that it doesn’t ask permission or give advance notice of its presence. It requires something seemingly insignificant to spark it, and when it arrives, it slips past every emotional defense. You feel and it quietly glides the answer to every question into your bones.
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by Kerri Habben
In that moment, you are utterly and completely alive. You are a combination of sadness and joy, dormancy and vitality. You are everything you have ever been and everything that has ever mattered most to you. My mother and I had a moment such as this on a late winter day at the Farmer’s Market. There we bought red onions and rutabaga. We talked about how empty the market was due to the season and smiled as we compared the dearth to spring and summer’s abundance. We said the time of peaches and blueberries would roll around before we knew it. We walked across the parking lot to the fish and seafood restaurant, ordered and received our meal at the counter. It was as ample and delicious as always. I saw the man in the plaid shirt as I was refilling our cups with sweet tea. Through shorter in height, his stance, white hair and attire reminded me of my Dad. I brought the tea back to our table. “Kerri,” Mom said. “Look at that man over there. He’s even holding his arms the same way.” “I know,” I answered. “I saw him.” We looked at each other and smiled wistfully at each other with tears glazing our eyes. “Fifteen years, soon,” Mom shook her head slightly. I responded on a wisp of a sigh, “Or perhaps it was yesterday.” Kerri Habben is a writer, photographer and crochet instructor living in Raleigh, NC. An avid crocheter and knitter, she learned these skills from her grandmother and mother. She donates many of her yarn creations to those in need. Kerri has gathered a decade of essays she is working to publish. She can be contacted at elhserenade@earthlink.net.
April/May 2016
QUILTING OUR LIVES TOGETHER
I’d only been married to Tray for 13 months when we had our first son—and my prized gift was a baby quilt. My grandmother crossstitched nursery rhyme patterns on squares and then quilted it with a yellow backing. It was gorgeous. Back then, we used our baby quilts to nestle the baby in the front of the grocery basket, and I was pretty proud of that quilt when I arranged my son, Tanner, in it and pushed him around the store. When I think about the things that are important to me, often there is a quilt involved. I have my mother’s baby blanket, quilted by her grandmother. Grandma Burley used wool from her sheep for the batting and the stitches are not even as grandma, raising twelve children on a farm, had so much to do, she didn’t get caught up in the details about the stitches being straight. This little quilt has been everywhere in my home—hung as art, rolled for a bolster for a chair and as a lap throw. After we were married, Tray inherited quilts and quilt tops pieced together by his grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother. The oldest ones were crazy quilts pieced together with clothes. At one time, Tray’s grandmother could point to particular pieces and tell us who wore them. I loved listening to her talk about her family and the stories the quilts narrated would have never come out if we weren’t holding the quilt in our hands, rubbing the different pieces of fabric. And while I may not remember who wore each piece, I will always treasure my special moments with MeMaw. Tray’s mother had this silk quilt that the grandkids adored. There was nothing better than snuggling up on the sofa with Ovie and her quilt on a Saturday morning. It took about twenty years of loving grandkids before that quilt fell apart. You can ask anyone of her seven grandkids what their favorite memories with Ovie were and snuggling in that quilt, swimming and cooking with Ovie stories will follow. Just before we had our first grandchild, Tray found a quilt just like his mother’s silk one—same rusty brown color and, of course, he brought it home for us to snuggle with our grandkids.
Tray’s brought home a lot of quilts because he has never met a quilt he didn’t like. His favorite used to be Dresden plate and we’ve probably worn out three Dresden plate quilts on our bed. There was one that had a soft yellow back that he adored. Now he’s in love with blocked and graphic colors—red and white, yellow and white, blue and white. He loves the boldness and simplicity of these two-toned gems. Because he has such a passion for quilts, we’ve used them everywhere in our home.
By Simone Gers
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Trey once hung ladders horizontally at the height of wainscoting and hung quilts in each of the sections, making a quilt wainscoting. We’ve hung them in every which-way—from hooks in a row, from rungs in ladders, across the backs of chairs and across sofa arms. He’s stacked them two-feet high on a trunk, making a sculpture. When I asked him why, he said he liked to look at all of them and that way he could. He once put hooks in a horizontal line about 20 feet up a 30-foot tall wall and hung ten—each piece a work of art to behold and, together, an art installation. When we are creating something new in the house, we often have the conversation that begins with, “remember when we lived in that house and did this with the quilts?”
When our granddaughter Cassie was just crawling, I took her outside to play. Living in the desert, we have artificial grass, so I put a quilt down. Cassie did not like the feel of the turf and wouldn’t come off of that quilt for anything—we’re still laughing about how she would not touch that stuff. Now she’s three and a half and, just last fall on her first day of preschool, she came home with her first homework assignment—bring something to school for show-andtell that begins with the letter Q. Of course, she brought in her very own ice cream quilt, quilted by her great grandmother. And so another generation is connected by the love and life experiences shared through quilts and quilting. Whether we are quilters or just enjoy a good quilt, whether we use them for actual covers, home decorating or art, so many of our lives are quilted together by experiences, stories and good lives lived with quilts. Simone Gers began her antiquing journey 35 years ago when she married Tray, an avid collector. They still have the first piece they bought together—a pegged farm table that was so decrepit it was behind the antique store—and they have been upcycling vintage finds ever since. The Gers own Gather A Vintage Market in Tucson, AZ, a monthly market. Simone has taught writing and literature at the college level for many years.
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WHY IS OLD NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY RARE?
Maintaining a quality inventory of older Native American jewelry has become far more challenging in recent years. I was discussing this with a couple of dealers at the annual Las Vegas Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale that was held at the Henderson Convention Center in February. They, like I, deal in only the old pieces, shunning the new imported look-alikes that are now filling row after row in the showcases of many shops today. Comparing notes, we verified that we were not alone in getting fewer calls and seeing far less to choose from when opportunity does arise.
We agreed that the depletion hinged to the huge rise in the precious metals market a few years ago, affected specifically, by that of the silver market. I have estimated and have been stating that we lost at least 25% of the old Native American silverwork when silver went soaring up from less than $17/ troy ounce in August of 2010, to peak at almost $50/ troy ounce in April of 2011. Tony, a knowledgeable dealer from Arizona, shook his head, lamenting that his perception was that even more than that was scrapped. Those were frenzied months that I wish I could somehow go back and do over and better. Because my shop pays far more than the advertisers on TV, the fly-by-nights set up in hotel lobbies, and even the local jewelry stores and pawn shops, we had people lined up at the counter everyday to sell their precious metal. But it was happening all over the country and so much got away as it was melted down as scrap metal. People who had been sitting on large and small collections they had inherited or weren’t wearing anymore, recognized that their pieces were often worth more for the metal than what they had originally cost and seized the opportunity, especially if they weren’t appreciative of what they had. Stunned and overwhelmed with what was surfacing, we struggled to keep up with the supply, running the gold and replaceable silver pieces to the refinery, in order to maintain the liquidity necessary to keep buying and retaining the rare old Native American silverwork.
by Glena Dunn
At the refinery, it was appalling to what metal buyers and dealers who were only concerned with the metal value were scrapping. They brought in rolling suitcases heavy-laden with historic pieces they had already hammered out the turquoise. Most were in too big a hurry to talk to me, their minds focused on hurrying back to get more. It was more advantageous for them to flip their investment at melt price, than to meet up with me prior, even though I offered over twice as much by weight, and included the stones on the scale. When one scrap buyer let me look through their jumbled pile for salvageable pieces at the last minute before they turned it in, I was eager, but the destruction quickly got to me and I ended up not buying a thing as I couldn’t bear looking at the evidence of what had been. Not only was the historic work of renowned silversmiths gone, but I knew the amazing turquoise they carefully selected as worthy of their time and talent were destroyed as well. With some ‘hat’ mines such as Landers Blue yielding little over 100 pounds before being depleted, this loss is irreplaceable. Even more prolific mines were searched for the best grade first, and that which can be mined today often requires stabilization and dye to be made more attractive and usable in jewelry. Besides the high quality of the turquoise, there are many other reasons to value the old work of esteemed Native American silversmiths over what is being churned out in factory settings today. It is unique to the style of the artist, well-made and heavier than the new pieces. The earliest pieces were made with crude tools and with only wood as fuel to heat the metal. This more primitive work is rare and highly collectible and yet to those without knowledge, suited for the scrap pile. On old pieces there is patina that takes decades to develop and sometimes wear that speaks to its history. Please stop by Back In Thyme in Boulder City to see and appreciate the difference between “Old Pawn” Native American Jewelry and what is being prefabricated overseas today and sold as authentic.
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FOR OUR VETERANS
by Chuck N. Baker
Amidst the red tape and wide cracks in the bureocracy tasked with caring for the needs of our nations’s veterans, guest writer Chuck Baker, shines a light on a new benefit that will help many.
Memorial Day was first widely observed in May 1868, commemorating the sacrifices of the Civil War. Following the proclamation, participants decorated graves of more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers. Following World War 1, it became a celebration of honor for those who died in all America’s wars, as well as those who are Veterans and current members of the US military. In 1971, a national holiday was declared, to be celebrated on the last Monday of May which is May 30th this year. President Ronald Reagan is credited with reviving the practice of honoring Memorial Day and its meaning. One of his famous speeches was given at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day in 1986. “Today is the day we put aside to remember fallen heroes and to pray that no heroes will ever have to die for us again. It’s a day of thanks for the valor of others, a day to remember the splendor of America and those of her children who rest in this cemetery and others. It’s a day to be with the family and remember. Information found on the website: allabouthistory.org
Boulder City veterans and former residents who are on activeduty, or who are ill, injured or wounded and recovering in Nevada’s Mike O’Callaghan Federal Hospital or the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical facility, can claim a new benefit, should it be needed. A Fisher House facility was dedicated recently on VA grounds in North Las Vegas. Families of those receiving medical treatment may lodge there while visiting with their hospitalized loved ones in Southern Nevada. The 13,500 sq. ft. twostory property contains 16 suites, each equipped with a private, handicapped accessible bathroom. The common areas include a kitchen, dining and family rooms, a laundry and patio. The Chairman and CEO of the Fisher House Foundation, Kenneth Fisher, said, “The Nevada community’s decision to support this project was instantaneous and inspiring.” He said that he and his family work to help veterans and their families “not because it’s charity, but because it’s our duty. It’s not just about doing good. it’s about making a difference.” He added that working to help veterans will never be completed, “but it will always be appreciated.”
On hand to witness the dedication of a Fisher House facility in North Las Vegas, from left, Kristy Waggerman, administrative assistant at the Southern Nevada Veterans Home in Boulder City; Julie Boyster, the home’s volunteer coordinator; Linda Gellinger, the home’s administrator; Kat Miller, director of The Nevada Department of Veterans Services; Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick; and Kathleen Dussault, Veterans Services Department Deputy Director. (PHOTO/C.N.Baker)
Scott Bensing, president of the Nevada Military Support Alliance, told the audience of veterans, activeduty personnel and elected officials that, “Over it’s lifetime, this house will serve thousands of veterans’ families.” And Gov. Brian Sandoval spoke about the thousands of military people who serve the state, noting that as governor, he is also proud to be he commander in chief of Nevada’s National Guard. He said that the Fisher House will help achieve his goal of Nevada being “the most friendly veterans and military state in the United States.” At the end of the program, the home was officially turned over to the VA, which will administer and staff the property. Presenting a $10,000 donation from the Graybar company to Fisher House Manager Cadie Andrew is, left, Richard Small of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and Len Yelinek, treasurer of the Nevada Military Support Alliance. (PHOTO/C.N.Baker)
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April/May 2016 A IS FOR APPLE, V IS FOR VOTE!
I don’t think I have to remind you of how long the race for the presidency has been going on. Hopeful presidential candidates tested the waters quite some time ago, each striving to become the solitary choice for his or her own party. The process has not narrowed our choices quickly or easily. As we moved into March the slate did narrow. As we move through March and experience the super Tuesdays of voting along with the rhetoric and posturing of candidates, I hope to see the candidates emerge as viable replacements for President Obama.
by Georgia Ritter
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Every problem needs to be handled with that in mind. We need to be confident in the President and those chosen to advise that office. After years of economic struggle, we want to know that the lessons of that struggle will be used to help us to become stronger and better able to avoid such pitfalls in the future.
Watching the debates I am dismayed by much they do not seem to be “presidential” in their demeanor. Perhaps my opinion is colored by age, but it does concern me how one emerges as our leader for the next four or eight years. My grandchildren, now in college, will be dealing with the world and our country that will exist for those years. As I think back to when I was teaching their mother to read, I remember their excitement when using their new found abilities. “A” was for “apple” was only the beginning. Patience was a virtue that lay well ahead of them. Listening followed soon after that.
We teach our children to build on the foundations learned from the past in order to become smarter, stronger, and more caring. We seek to help our children become adults who will care for themselves, others, and the planet on which we live. As we age, we still have a responsibility to make sure those who follow us will be good stewards of all that we entrust to them and their generation. If you believe in our democratic system, you must make sure that the generation that follows you will also take that belief to the point of becoming involved in our electoral process. It is appalling to hear some say they don’t plan to vote. If you know of someone who feels that way, it is time to use your powers of persuasion to convince them that this is important. A vote is not something to waste, it is a valuable right … and an important responsibility.
I hope that mentors of those who seek to hold the highest office in our country will remind those potential presidents that shouting and name-calling are not nearly as productive as using skills of listening, thinking, and problem solving. Parents try hard to bring up their children to not only lead, but to co-exist with others. The President of the United States of America will represent not only him/or herself, but every man, woman, and child who lives here.
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Recipe from commonsensehome.com
2 cups chopped rhubarb 1 3/4 cup sugar, divided 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup sifted flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2/3 cup boiling water Cover bottom of 8 or 9” square pan or deep pie pan with fruit. Mix 3/4 cup sugar, butter, baking powder, salt, extracts, milk and flour together (add a little more milk if it is too thick to pour); pour over fruit. Mix remaining sugar and cornstarch; sprinkle over mixture in pan. Pour boiling water over the top. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Yield: 9 servings.
Le Mélange GIFTS & COLLECTIBLES
120 East Horizon Drive – Suites D, (E, & F) Henderson, NV 89015 (702) LOVXMAS (5689627) or (800) 7315730
(One block east of freeways 93, 95, & 515 at exit #59)
April 1st kicks off our Month-Long
SPRING CLEANING SALE!
Come, Shop, and Stock up—sorry, no layaways or holds!
(Yes, “Christmas” is included, but not our newest Spring arrivals!!)
May 3rd thru 7th--Mothers’ Day Sale Let us help you make the right selection for your Mom.
We have: Music Boxes, Annalee® Dolls, Fenton Art Glass, Figurines, Crystal & so much more! If you would prefer we even have Gift Certificates too!
Graduations begin at the end of this month
We have mugs, frames, figurines and more to commemorate this time. In June: Father’s Day, Weddings, Anniversaries, Births, and Birthdays? Regular Hours: Tuesday through Saturday: 10am to 5*pm. *As always, we stay open ‘til our last customer leaves!
Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad Recipe from lecremedelacrumb.com/
8 ounces bowtie pasta noodles 4 cups spinach leaves ½ cup craisins ⅓ cup cashews or Pine Nuts 1 4-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained ¼ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped Dressing ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce (the thicker, the better!) ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder (optional) ¼ teaspoon salt & ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon sugar, ½ cup oil Cook pasta and set aside. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar. Cover and shake to combine. Chill until ready to use. Toss together salad ingredients. Just before serving pour dressing over salad, toss, and serve.
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THE VINTAGE REVIVAL
The revival of all things vintage is in full swing across North America and across the sea as well. Those with an ear to the ground for trends and an eye for spotting good bones to achieve them are leading the way and inspiring others. By creatively reviving relics from the past, a fresh look is being created for decor in the 21st century making good use of what was once discarded. New vocabulary has been invented to describe what is happening: Upcycle, Repurpose, Deconstruct, etc, and spell check has yet to catch up! ‘Vintage Revival’ is the most user-friendly trend imaginable. Anyone can get involved at some level with only a few basic tools and supplies such as a paint brush and hammer. Cash-strapped young couples and single mothers are often the most motivated, but even those in the midst of unrelated careers are discovering the satisfaction of taking something on its way to landfill and reviving it to be more beautiful or functional than it ever was before. And with pieces ‘in the rough’ affordable and plentiful, many are even making a business of it, opening stores or a mall booth, or joining in pop-up vintage shows. For decades, I have enjoyed creating businesses. Initially, I would just imagine what business I would put in empty retail locations. In the 1960’s, I actually started making some of them happen, beginning with the first ceramic studio in Prescott, AZ. A love of sewing and crafting, an art minor along with a science major in education, somehow all led to a shop called The Country Goose in Phoenix, followed by Gooseberries Tea Room & Gift shop, which was also in Phoenix. Being in business led to starting yet another, The Country Register newspaper chain. We needed a way of advertising as did other locally-owned related shops and shows. With this great avenue for promotion in place, we were soon producing the first school arts and crafts show and then the first arts and craft home show in Arizona.
The Country Register expanded across the nation as a trusted and reliable source for gift shops, craft malls, festivals and other events, antiques, collectibles, tea rooms, and quilting businesses. Because we were already established as quilting evolved and bloomed into many shops and shows, this niche newspaper thrived when others didn’t survive. Tea rooms have dwindled and gift shops went from ‘country’ to more upscale offerings over the years. Those who did not reinvent themselves or at least adjust, did not survive as trends and eras came and went.
by Barbara Floyd
SOUTHERN NEVADA
Antiques enjoyed a heyday and then came the economic downturn several years ago. What at first seemed like a smorgasboard for dealers as people downsized, ended up overwhelming a smaller market. People let go of collections and even family heirlooms as they could no longer afford the space to enjoy or store them. This reversal in supply and demand led to a drastic drop in pricing. That created the opportunity for a revival in interest in vintage, mid-century, industrial, and plain old junk. Junk! That is a really good word that everyone understands. To make use of what was now so available, the concepts of upcycling and repurposing surged. This trend was soon forming a whole new industry. How long it lasts will depend on how creative people continue to be. I see it growing, not letting up any time soon. Washington state has been a leader in the Vintage world, spawning some of the very first shows. New Vintage shops are continually opening there, something that is happening elsewhere as well as the trend spreads and takes hold. Chalk paint has played a big part in creative refurbishing and provides an endless opportunity for oneof-a-kind merchandise for the shops and shows. The Country Register is perfect for connecting a perfect readership for these unique shops and shows, with an audience primed and eager for them. One summer four years ago, I was on the farm of my oldest daughter and her husband. We brainstormed about ways to sustain life on the sixty-acre farm they had bought on the outskirts of Walla Walla a few years before.. As was my nature, by summers end, I had envisioned a business for them. I announced they had the perfect set-up for a Vintage Show. I volunteered and it has been my joy to do so each year. They had everything needed to make it work. Big barn buildings, four mowed acres of green grass, large camping areas, and plenty of parking. We launched the concept by painting the doors of their century old farmhouse turquoise for an inspiring, updated touch of vintage before I left. I went back to Phoenix in the fall full of ideas and started the process of finding vendors, vintage trailer boutiques, lining up food trucks, and a chalk paint dealer. A name was selected, our web site established and the date for our first show was set within a few months.. This June 17-18, 2016 will be our fourth annual Love of Junk, Walla Walla’s Vintage Market. The first event was successful and each year the attendance has grown in picturesque setting backed by the Blue Mountains. Many of the vendors camp with us during the show. About half set up in the huge barn and the rest spill out onto the grassy area adjacent to the barns. There are on-going chalk painting demos in another barn. Walla Walla is a destination, known for outstanding food and wine. The Swenson farm is surrounded by over 150 Wineries. Historic Whitman Mission is near the farm as well as Blue Mountain Lavender Farm where you can pick your own lavender in June. You will love visiting the vibrant downtown area of Walla Walla with restaurants that are award-winning on a national level. Come and enjoy all this and more that the Southeastern corner of Washington State has to offer and get in on our fun on the farm and in the barn. Follow us on FB to see our updates and fun creative inspiration posts. Love of Junk, Walla Walla’s Vintage Market. Our web site has photos posted from each year’s show and offers more information: www.loveofjunk.com. Barbara Floyd, Founder of The Country Register, Inc. retired four years ago from active publishing and enjoys traveling, reading, cooking and loves spending time with family and friends. Her volunteer job of co-ordinating Love of Junk, Walla Walla’s Vintage Market keeps her winters busy in Phoenix, her home for over 50 years. She can be reached at barbara@countryregister.com.
Traveling?
Wherever you travel, look for the local edition of The Country Register to find specialty shops and local events. You may also go to www.countryregister.com to view the current issue for your destination or request that a copy from another state be sent to you to help you to plan your trip. If you are heading to Arizona, stop at Back in Thyme in Boulder City and pick up a free copy of the Arizona edition and The Antique Register for Arizona and New Mexico as well.
April/May 2016
Boulder City: Nevada Way & Ave B 23
COME OUT TO SPRING JAMBOREE 2016
What is that? Is it Spring in the air? Or maybe a spring in your step due to the great weather and the beautifully colored flowers. This has got to be the best time of the year in Boulder City and I’ve got a great way for you to celebrate...Spring Jamboree 2016! I can’t think of a finer time to join your friends and neighbors in the clean, green parks of the Historic District and soak in the warm sun, great entertainment, fun carnival rides, festival food, talented artisans, stunning hot rods, and the ever-famous Antiques in the Park! There are so many activities that are now associated with Spring Jam, I’m not even sure where to begin. How about May 6th, that seems to be the best place to start. As you drive by the parks area, you’ll see quite a buzz as we begin the tremendous job of setting up for such a large event. It’s always interesting to watch our beautiful lawns transform into marketplaces, stages, rides and car displays. South Escalante Park will be transformed into a vintage wonderland. This is the 12th year for Antiques in the Park as an addition to Spring Jam. Thanks to Bill Smith and his vision of antiques complimenting the event, we have greatly added to the depth and following of our outdoor celebration.
Daily 10 - 5
By Jill Lagan
Entertainment at Center Stage begins at 9am on Saturday, May 7th. Many locals will be performing including the traditional Little Miss and Mister Contest sponsored by Dance Etc and the beloved Bark in the Park with proceeds going to See Spot Run. Besides the stage, you can enjoy the exhilarating rides, strolling through the Arts and Crafts, Antiques in the Park, Southern Nevada Gem and Mineral Society’s Rock and Gem Show, and the Pandraggers Rod Run car show. Each year these fun events get bigger and better. And the best part of all is strolling through is all FREE. I can’t think of a better way to enjoy spring in BC than a fun family festival in the park. Sunday will also be an amazingly full day of entertainment and fun. It’s my favorite time to walk around the Old Town area and visit with the merchants and restaurants. Check out the great sidewalk sales or enjoy a few minutes on a shady bench people watching. So this year will be the 39th Annual Spring Jamboree and the Chamber’s 84th year in business. We’re grateful to be a major business support system and assistant to so many wonderful community events in Boulder City. Thank you for doing your part by not only shopping local with our members, but also by participating in all the special events in our community. Events bring tourism brings revenue, and revenue means a healthy economy for BC. Have a sensational Spring... see you in beautiful Boulder City! Guest-writer Jill Lagan is the Executive Director of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Spring Jamboree is the chamber’s flagship event, drawing the community together through volunteerism to raise funds to promote a healthy local economy. See ad on our festival centerfold.
Antiques
524 Nevada Way
Boulder City NV 89005
702-523-1803
McCall’s Candles & Melter Bars Make a PERFECT Gift !
Favorite Spring Selections: Lilac, Honeysuckle, Flower Shoppe Gardenia, Fallbrook Farms, State Fair, Laura’s Lemon Loaf, Ginger Peach, Fresh Apple, Fresh Strawberries, Spiced Pear, Coconut Lime Verbena, Spooner Farms, Make A Wish
ANTIQUE DEPOT 525 Avenue B
Boulder City NV 89005
CLEARANCE
Making room for new inventory 20% - 50% OFF ENTIRE STORE ! Store 702-636-0777 Cell 702-419-7770
24 Boulder City: Wyoming Street
On Our Cover
by Glena Dunn
Our cover photo is a very spring vignette of antiques and blooming flowers on the old primitive hay wagon displayed along the Ave B side of YOUNIQUE, Judi Bible’s shop in Boulder City. The name of the shop is fitting... each piece in her lovingly curated inventory has met her high standard for charm, some as found and some by adding her talent. Judi is a master with paint, has developed her own palette of signature colors, so that you can always be confident adding pieces that will match or coordinate with each other. She has an instinct for vintage embellishments, utilizing old jewelry, handmade lace, buttons, sheet music and maps in just the right way and the perfect amount. (It is a talent in itself to know when to stop!)
SOUTHERN NEVADA
Please Join Us for the Annual
Restoration WORKSHOP Brought to you by the Boulder City Historic Preservation Committee and Boulder City History and Arts Foundation (BCHAF)
Attendees will enjoy several experts who will speak to their knowledge on topics pertaining to historic restoration, the value of preservation, as well as insight into the unique history of our community. Topics include:
In business many years on the highway coming into Boulder City, Judi has downsized to a boutique size shop that is always fresh with the season. Her knack for style and display was always evident, but now it shines in the smaller space that is able to showcase it in detail. When you go to check out YOUNIQUE, you will find several more creative shops along Wyoming. Located on our back page map are Craft Cottage, Piper Bootsey and Bella Marketplace. Not on the map, but you won’t want to miss either, are Goatfeathers and Artfully Reborn.
Challenges of and resources for restoration Hardwood floor preservation/restoration Lighting and hardware reproductions
Architecture in Boulder City Desert landscaping Red flags to watch for in older homes
With informational tables for: Historic plaques Real Estate – local historic homes Resource for recycled architectural remnants
Books on BC & NV history Free appraisals for antiques Boulder City Museum
Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Check-in, refreshments & socializing begin at 9 a.m. Two workshop choices each session, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1:30 p.m., with a lunch break/speaker at noon The Elaine Kay Smith Center at 700 Wyoming Street (formerly the Community College building) Follow us for continued updates: Facebook.com/bouldercityhistoryandartsfoundation **The final schedule of speakers/topics will be posted on the City’s website at bcnv.org by May 11th. Speakers and topics are subject to change. **Refreshments will be provided.
Bella Marketplace 1212 Wyoming Street 702-586-5005 Open Monday-Saturday 10 am to 5:30 pm Sunday Noon to 5 pm Limited space available for quality dealers Vintage * Antiques * Collectibles * Art * Gifts Furniture * Jewelry * Clothing * Decor
April/May 2016
Boulder City: Colorado Street and Wyoming Street 25
WHAT’S IN A NAME? by Glena Dunn
If the whimsical name “Goatfeathers” doesn’t provoke enough curiosity, now Old Town Boulder City has “Piper Bootsey” next door to it!
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT SHOPPING Those who live in Boulder City need go no further when shopping for mom. And those who don’t, should come on down! The shops in Boulder City offer anything a mother could desire, and best of all, things she doesn’t even imagine she would want, until they are shown to her! You can make an appointment for her for a facial with Jeannie at Healing Hands (ad below) or to have her hair or nails done at Sherrill Graff’s new salon, Creative Hair, Skin & Nails (ad on next page). She can pick out yarn or crafting supplies for a new project at Craft Cottage (see below as well) or handmade soap or a candle at Boulder City Soap & Candle Company or Back in Thyme (see those ads on page 23) Unique gifts with a vintage flair abound at shops such as Bella Marketplace, The White Porch, Piper Bootsey, Antique Depot, and Younique. Use the map on the back page to explore the town and find each one. Eateries such as you see on our Dining Guide on page 27, offer casual sidewalk seating where mom can enjoy a great lunch, the beautiful spring weather, people watch and plan what to do next on her special day. Actually, an outing to Boulder City is a gift in itself to someone living in the fast pace of Las Vegas. It is a fact even when people move to Las Vegas to be closer to where they work, they often continue to bank and schedule appointments in Boulder City. They love their beautician, or their pet’s vet, and they also love to come out and spend the day.
Healing Hands EMINENCE
ORGANIC SKIN CARE
COME SEE THE Difference NATURAL RETINOL ALTERNATIVE SKIN CARE LINE
FACIALS * FRUIT PEELS* NATURAL MICRODERM ABRASION
By appointment only. Call Jeannie 702-809-2820
1400 Wyoming, Ste # 5 Boulder City, Nevada
CRAFT COTTAGE
YOUNIQUE
1326 Wyoming St. Boulder City, NV
(702) 294-4465
craftcottagebc.com
ANTIQUES & GIFTS
Tues -Sat 10-5 Sunday Noon-4 Closed Monday
1340 Wyoming Street Boulder City, NV 89005
702-294-5030
So of course I had to ask the new shop’s owner, Merry Leigh Horden, if there is a the story behind the name. There is and this is what she told me... Writers often choose to be published under a pseudonym, or pen name. In a writers’ class, a suggestion for coming up with a name was to take the name of the first street you lived on and combine it with the name of your first pet. If that doesn’t strike a chord, you can continue on to the second or third of either, assuming you had them. If you are like me, you are already thinking back to those names and checking out how the combinations sound. Mine provide some interesting combinations. How about Cambridge Tweeter and Wallula Chubby? Those are from my childhood. If I jump my first home and pet as an adult, I come up with Cherokee Kermit. What do you get? Would it make a great name for a shop or a writer?
SHOP LOCAL. EAT LOCAL. SPEND LOCAL. ENJOY LOCAL. It Takes YOU to Start the Trend! Support the local businesses who support the area where you live, work & play.
26 Boulder City: Nevada Hwy & Hotel Plaza
SOUTHERN NEVADA
VINNY’S BRINGS THE TASTE OF CHICAGO PIZZA WEST
Third generation Chicago-style pizzeria chef, Vinny Cimmino knew Southern Nevadans would love his pizza. “The product gives me that confidence... we have opened over 20 stores now... and found it works everywhere!” This July, it will have been working in Boulder City four successful years. Landing a feature episode on the Food Channel has helped to elevate the casual family-friendly dining experience to a level that is on the radar of frequently appearing sports and stage celebrities. It also has built in a consistently busy mid-day as Hoover Dam tour buses have the lunch stop one of their perks. The traffic that the Food Channel notoriety brings to Boulder City may have also prompted recognition as the Chamber of Commerce’s Business of the Quarter early this year. Open 7 days a week, Vinny and wife Tina, (married 24 years with 5 beautiful children) are truly passionate about their business. They note that everything is made fresh daily including the sauces which are their signature on their pizzas whether the ‘Famous’ thin crust, stuffed dish, Chicago style, or one of Vinny’s combos. Other Italian dishes incorporate their own sauces also, including traditional pastas - Spaghetti, Mostaccioli, Ravioli, Lasagna, Tortellini, and Alfredo, as well as their Panzarotti and Calzone. When talking about their menu items, I musn’t fail to mention Eggplant Parmigiana as that is one of my favorites. When watching calories, I order their grilled chicken salad. They are happy to make it for me with spinach and grill the chicken a little longer to a crispiness I enjoy. I have found it to be true what they say online, “Your satisfaction is our top priority!”
by Glena Dunn
Whether you are looking for Delivery, Dine-in, Carry out, or prefer a Kids menu for a tribe of youngsters, they capable of meeting your needs. Consider Vinny’s to host your meetings, get-togethers, and team parties. Pictures will probably be posted to Facebook! Speaking of Facebook, the most viral post ever on The Country Register of Southern Nevada’s page was a post where we tagged Vinny’s as the probable reason Nevada ranks so high in all the states as far as the popularity of pizza. Vinny reposted it, and it was viewed by thousands.
*When you check out Vinny’s Pizzeria, be sure to tell them The Country Register sent you ... and you will enjoy 10% off !
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581 Hotel Plaza
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
(702) 293-2440 or 800-345-7494 www.BcPlazaRealty.com
Train Ride Schedule
Every Saturday & Sunday
Departure times 10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 ADULT (12 and over) $10.00 CHILD (4 through 11 yrs) $5.00 Children 3 and under are free
1001 Nevada Hwy Suite B, Boulder City NV 89005
702-539-0167
555 Hotel Plaza, BC
702-324-6923
Boulder City: Dining Guide 27
April/May 2016
Your next great meal is minutes away
in Boulder City!
A Dining Gift Certificate is a great gift idea for Mom!
500+ wines and beers Sidewalk Cafe - Casual European Cuisines 4 Room B&B - Unique standard of luxury
538 Nevada Way 702-293-9540
453 Nevada Way (702) 243-2739
www.miloswinebar.com
Sun - Wed: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Thu: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Fri - Sat: 11:00 am - midnight
Hand-crafted Beers! Great Food! Live Music!
15% off for our readers !
Breakfast & Lunch 6 am - 2 pm Daily
512 Nevada Way 702-294-0517
Info@WorldFamousCoffeeCup.com
544 Nevada Way 293-2200 / 234-7260
Stop by for a great time in Old Town BC Karaoke Friday Nights!
TOTO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 806 Buchanan Blvd Boulder city NV, 89005
702-293-1744 825 Nevada Hwy 7 Am to 8 PM Closed Wednesday
CATERING FOR EVERY OCCASION. WEDDING RECEPTIONS, CORPORATE, OR JUST FOR FUN
steaks * seafood * pasta chicken * burgers beer * wine
702-293-0872 Free WIFI • Patio dining
Daily 10 - 7
1632 Nevada Highway
Serving Beer & Wine
Mention The Country Register for 10% off your meal!
We Make It Fresh! PIZZA • PASTA • WINGS 1632 Nevada Highway Boulder City, NV 89005 702-754-6000
People often ask us what makes Vinny’s so good... At Vinny’s we use only the best ingredients and make our own sauce and dough fresh, on the premises every day.
702-754-6000
Sunday - Thursday 12 - 9 Friday - Saturday 12 - 10
Slice and Drink $4.25 ALL DAY!
Boulder City Spring Park Events 530 Ave. G
Old School Block Party / VW Car Show Best Dam Wine Walk Fine Art Show Spring Jamboree Craft Show / Antiques in the Park / Car Show Rock, Gem & Mineral Show Boulder City’s Got Talent Best Dam Barbecue / Car Show
Boulder City
293-7777
boulderdamcu.
Partnering in promoting tourism and a vibrant Boulder City
Explore the Town that Built Hoover Dam...
Map sponsored by the Boulder Dam Credit Union and the Advertisers On NEVADA HIGHWAY
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1. Vinny’s Pizzeria (Ad pg 27) 2. Alpaca Imports (Ad pg 26) 3 NV Train Ride Station (pg 26) 4. Toto’s Mexican (Ad pg 27) 5. Creative Hair & Nails (Ad pg 26) Restrooms
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Red numbers are places to eat - Ads on page 27 Blue numbers are shops - Ads on pages 23-26 Gold are service businesses - Ads on pgs 125 26
A little Boulder City history - Designed and built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Six Companies to support the construction of Hoover Dam between 1931 and 1935, during the Great Depression. The Old Town District’s arched walkways exhibit the same Art Deco style as the dam’s graceful design. Built in a triangle, with the Bureau at the top, everything is in walking distance. To this day, this part of town has a traditional feel, with parks and gazebo, city hall, post office, the historic theater and hotel...A small town atmosphere with friendly shopkeepers and locals in the diners, discussing the latest weather and town politics.
On COLORADO 14. The White Porch (Ad pg 25) On AVE B 15. Antique Depot (Ad pg 23)
Landmarks & Municipals lvd. Buchanan B
6. Little City Grille (Ad pg 27) 7. Jack’s Place (Ad pg 27) 8. Milo’s Cellar (Ad pg 27) 9. Grandma Daisy’s (Ad pg 27) 10. Back in Thyme (pg 23) 11. The Coffee Cup (Ad pg 27) 12. BC Soap & Candle Shop (Ad pg 23) ) 13. Boulder Dam Brewing (Ad pg 27)
On HOTEL PLAZA 16. Ruben’s Wood Craft & Toys (pg 26) 17. Plaza Realty (Ad pg 26) On WYOMING 18. Bella Marketplace (Ad pg 24) 19. Piper Bootsey (Ad pg 25) 20. Craft Cottage (Ad pg 25) 21. Younique (Ad pg 25) 22. Healing Hands (Ad pg 25)
Boulder City Public Art Scape As you use the map to stroll Old Town Boulder City, you will discover amazing sculpture throughout the district. Our Boulder City Public Art Scape program started in 2006. Learn more about it at www.publicartscape.com. Enjoy additional outdoor public art to enjoy in the form of wall murals by local artist Connie Burnett Ferraro.