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Fernley Republican Women 2018 officers sworn in

01/15/2018 09:20 PM
Fernley Republican Women 2018 officers sworn in
Robert Perea, The Fernley Reporter

The Fernley Republican Women’s 2018 officers were sworn in during their annual Christmas/Installation Dinner on Dec. 16 at The Golf Club at Fernley.

Third Judicial District Court Judge Leon Aberasturi administered the Oath of Office to the incoming officers.

The officers for 2018 are Lorrie Olson, President; MJ Dodson, 1st Vice President; Joy Connelly, 2nd Vice President; Peggy Gray, Secretary; and Kim Bussey-Paxton, Treasurer.

Approximately 60 guests were on hand to congratulate the new officers.

In addition, several members were recognized for their contributions during the past year.

Fernley Republican Women 2017 Awards

Lorrie Olson – Parliamentarian, By-Laws Chair, Ways & Means Co-Chair

Joy Connelly – Hospitality Co-Chair, Ways & Means Garage Sale

Judy Williams – Americanism

Mary Fimbres – Ways & Means Garage Sale

Peggy Gray – Acting Secretary, Achievement Chair, Campaign Chair, Legislation Chair, Literacy Chair, Budget Chair, Christmas/Installation Chair

Anita Trone – Publicity/Outreach Chair, Newsletter Chair, Leadership Chair, Nominations Chair, Audit Chair

Kim Bussey-Paxton – Treasurer

Terri Schlegel – Ways & Means Garage Sale Chair

Betty Mayne – Chaplain, Caring for America Chair, Armed Forces/Homeland Security Chair, Hospitality Chair, Opportunity Drawing Chair

Nancy Donohue – 2nd Vice President

Joy Hidek – Secretary

Julianne Colombe – Website/Facebook Chair, Ways & Means Co-Chair

Karen Smyser – Historian

Vida Keller – 1st Vice President, Fourth of July Co-Chair

From left, new Fernley Republican Women officers Lorrie Olson, President; MJ Dodson, 1st Vice President; Peggy Gray, Secretary; and Kim Bussey-Paxton, Treasurer being sworn in by Third Judicial District Court Judge Leon Aberasturi. Not pictured is Joy Connelly, 2nd Vice President.
Peggy Gray presents a plaque to outgoing president Carol Franich.
Judy Williams – Americanism
Anita Trone – Publicity/Outreach Chair, Newsletter Chair, Leadership Chair, Nominations Chair, Audit Chair
Peggy Gray – Acting Secretary, Achievement Chair, Campaign Chair, Legislation Chair, Literacy Chair, Budget Chair, Christmas/Installation Chair
Mary Fimbres – Ways & Means Garage Sale
Julianne Colombe – Website/Facebook Chair, Ways & Means Co-Chair
Betty Mayne – Chaplain, Caring for America Chair, Armed Forces/Homeland Security Chair, Hospitality Chair, Opportunity Drawing Chair
Lorrie Olson – Parliamentarian, By-Laws Chair, Ways & Means Co-Chair
Kim Bussey-Paxton – Treasurer
Nancy Donohue – 2nd Vice President
Scott Keller accepts on behalf of Vida Keller – 1st Vice President, Fourth of July Co-Chair
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Comment author: John Mueller Comment text: FERNLEY’S WATER EMERGENCY: FIVE QUESTIONS STILL NEED ANSWERS The November 12 Fernley Reporter article provides a good recap of the November 3 water emergency and the November 4 City Council meeting. First, credit where credit is due. Our city employees responded, restored operations, and took precautions to protect residents. That’s important and appreciated. But fixing the immediate problem isn’t the same as preventing it from happening again. There are five reasonable questions our community deserves answers to: 1. WHAT ACTUALLY FAILED? What was the root cause of the water treatment plant’s communication failure, and why didn’t the backup systems prevent the interruption? 2. HOW CLOSE WERE WE TO A REAL EMERGENCY? How much usable water remained in storage, and how close did we come to affecting essential services, including firefighting? 3. WHAT WILL THIS COST TAXPAYERS AND RATEPAYERS? What did the emergency cost, what additional repairs or upgrades are necessary, and how will they be funded? 4. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING SURE IT DOESN’T HAPPEN AGAIN? Is there a written corrective-action plan with assigned responsibilities, measurable results, and completion deadlines? 5. HOW WILL RESIDENTS KNOW THE PROBLEM IS REALLY FIXED? Will the city publish an after-action report explaining what happened, what was learned, what has been corrected, and what still needs attention? This isn’t about pointing fingers or finding someone to blame. It’s about learning, improving, and protecting our community. We can appreciate the city’s response while still expecting transparency, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Some technical information may need to remain confidential for security reasons. But that shouldn’t prevent residents from understanding the risks, the corrective actions, and the results. The real question isn’t whether Fernley recovered from the November 3 emergency. We know it did. The question is: If the same failure happened tomorrow, would we be better prepared? That’s a conversation worth having. Our community deserves more than reassurance. It deserves measurable results. Comment publication date: 11/12/26, 1:54 PM Comment source: Fernley Council Addresses Water Emergency Comment author: Donald DeVold Comment text: Great article It’s actually spelled DeVold Thank you Comment publication date: 10/29/26, 4:58 PM Comment source: The great robbery: Strip-6 by Solis helps Vaqueros punch playoff ticket Comment author: CH Comment text: I want to start a betting 'pool' for the October, November, and December closures: 1. A dent in the pool slide. 2. A failed breaker. 3. A pebble loose in the water part (replacing all concrete) 4. Hurricane Polo makes a sudden turn and blows off the roof (again). With soft muscles after 7 months of no swimming, the only health left is my sense of humor :) Comment publication date: 10/1/26, 11:18 AM Comment source: Fernley Pool Renovation Moves Forward, One Test at a Time Comment author: PFB Comment text: Why can't you guys find competent contractors.. For a large municipal facility like the indoor-outdoor Fernley Swimming Pool located at 300 Cottonwood Lane, a complete ground-up commercial build or major structural renovation typically spans 6 to 12 months or longer when factoring in large-scale engineering, public municipal permitting, specialized commercial HVAC/roofing, and health department inspections. The current renovation has been- The Fernley Swimming Pool has been closed for approximately six to seven months since late February 2026 for a major roof replacement and facility renovation. Now you sat October. Soooo 8 months for a new roof. The picture shows no other renovations. Comment publication date: 9/17/26, 7:14 PM Comment source: Electrical problem delays Fernley pool opening Comment author: P Comment text: Relative of the Mayor is to over see this site. Anyone who knows Fernley KNOWS this is more of the who you are related to and know business in this town. VOTE THEM ALL OUT AND THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPLANTS. Comment publication date: 9/16/26, 10:31 PM Comment source: Lift Station Failure Released Untreated Sewage Comment author: Christopher Walsh Comment text: Could you look into the strong recurring smell around Fernley? It smells like sewage and it can be bad enough that people don’t want to be outside or open their windows. It would be helpful to get an investigative journalist help the Fernley residents get a clear answer from the City, NDEP, and any involved facilities. I was really disappointed that the smell was not disclosed by my realtor when I moved here. I enjoy Fernley and am seeing the improvements that are being made. With Appreciation Comment publication date: 9/12/26, 2:49 PM Comment source: Sewage spill near City of Fernley Municipal Well 9
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