Photo Friday: This Week Around Town In Pictures

Magician Wayne Ferguson provided the entertainment at Wednesday's Fernley Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon meeting. Lt. Albert Torres was recruited from the audience to assist Ferguson with one of his illusions.

Chamber President Kathy McKnight took part in Ferguson's floating table trick at the holiday Chamber luncheon Wednesday at the Fernley Community Center.

Outgoing Chamber President Kathy McKnight received a plaque from the Board of Directors recognizing her leadership and service in 2008. Chamber Treasurer Chris Entwistle made the presentation.

Municipal Court Judge Dan Bauer swears in members of the 2009 Fernley Youth City Council at Wednesday evening's regular City Council meeting. The YCC is involved in a number of community events during the year.

Following the swearing in ceremony, the new members of the Youth City Council posed with Fernley City Council. The YCC serves as a liaison to the City Council and involves young people ages 14-19.



Fernley Mayor Todd Cutler is shown swearing in Youth City Council Mayor Sam Kuzemcek at Wednesday's Fernley City Council meeting.
Mayor Cutler (right) presented Civic Leader Awards to outgoing council members Joe Mortensen, Ward 2, and Elayne Logue, Ward 1. The awards recognized their service to the city.

Fernley Chamber Christmas Parade Rings In Season Of Giving

The Fernley Chamber of Commerce conducted its annual Christmas Parade yesterday evening. In spite of bone-chilling temperatures and an earlier snow storm, several hundred--many opting to watch from the warmer environs of their cars--lined Main Street to take in the sights and sounds of the season.

Fernley Mayor Todd Cutler bailed from the lead vehicle to hand out candy canes along the parade route that started at Hwy. 95-A and culminated at the City Hall complex. Afterward, Santa and Mrs. Claus were available for photo opportunities at the firehouse on Main Street.

As part of the tradition, just about every entry in the parade had candy treats to toss to youngsters along the way. The kids scrambled to pick up the sugary delights they couldn't catch.

The Zoo 'n Around float featured a van-top display and pulled a float as well.

Young people were a fixture of the parade, not only watching the event but riding on any number of floats.

Even the Mr. Rooter van was decked out in Christmas lights with what appears to be a real live elf riding on the roof.

This spirited float featured young ladies singing Christmas carols.

The Fernley Rotary Club float featured a Christmas tree, lots of presents--that would later be distributed at the fire house--and lots of lights!

Here's my lovely better half, Jarda, and Cindy Lara following the Rotary Club float. It's a good thing she has heated seats in that car... Brrrrrrr!

What would a Christmas Parade be without Santa and Mrs. Claus making an appearance? They left the sleigh and reindeer parked at the North Pole and rode on a fire engine instead.

Merry Christmas!!!