Fall is upon us and the weather is cooling. We begin to bundle up with layers of clothes, surrounding ourselves in warmth. And as we head into the fall and winter holidays, we surround ourselves with family and friends and take comfort in the warmth of our loved ones.
In Fallon, we are an extended family and the City takes pride in the work that makes living in Fallon so rewarding. I hope you will take time to visit City Hall during the open house and Christmas tree lighting the first Friday in December. Enjoy the fall and winter months, and stay warm.
James Beard Award-winning author and chef, John Ash, is the featured chef at this year’s Tractors & Truffles, a farm-to-plate dinner and arts event October 15.
In addition to a four-course dinner prepared by Ash, Steve Hernandez, chef and owner of The Slanted Porch, and Mark Davis, chef director of the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of California, San Francisco, the event features a performance by leading folk singer-songwriter Susan Werner.
The day includes a tour to Lattin Farms, a cooking demonstration by chef Ash, a light lunch, tour and tasting at Churchill Winery, and pre-show “conversation” with Miss Werner.
Dinner, which will be served in a beautifully appointed chalet in Oats Park surrounded by antique tractors, will be proceeded by wine and beer tasting. Local singer and artist, Jim Moore, will provide musical accompaniment during dinner.
Tickets are $125 per person. For more information go to www.tractorsandtruffles.com or call 423.4556.
The City of Fallon would like to recognize the tireless work, dedication and outstanding professionalism of Allen Dodson, our city’s employee of the quarter for the third quarter of 2011.
A Churchill County native, Allen Dodson is one of the City of Fallon’s longest tenured employees, with nearly 25 years of service in the city’s water department.
“Dedicated, loyal, outgoing and meticulous, Dodson has always been available to work special events and takes on extra tasks willingly,” said Ryan Swirczek, public works superintendent for the City of Fallon. “He is always here when we need him. He’s happy to take on extra duties that don’t necessarily fall under his job description,” said Swirczek.
Dodson’s more than two decades with the city gives him a deep knowledge of the city’s water operations, which is reflected in the high quality of his work.
We congratulate Allen on this well deserved honor. If you see Allen around town, congratulate him on this recognition.
