Why should we Elect Rolf Kleinhans for the position of Nevada County Assessor?

I received this email today and thought I would pass it along. I know and have worked with Rolf and find him to be genuine, intelligent, and efficient. I personally feel he'll make a GREAT assessor! Here is the verbiage from the email I received earlier today:


The Committee to Elect Rolf Kleinhans is excited to announce that the Nevada County Association of REALTORS® is endorsing Rolf for the position of Nevada County Assessor. As a REALTOR®, you know the importance of having someone in this position that is qualified, experienced and fair. With 25 years of property valuation experience, Rolf Kleinhans is clearly the best candidate.

Here are some reasons why we are voting for Rolf and why you should too:

Rolf is Qualified:

California Real Estate Broker License
Masters of Business Administration; Real Estate and Finance
B.A., Geography/Conservation and Ecosystems Analysis
California Appraisal License
25 Years of Property Valuation Experience

Rolf Has Extensive Management Experience:

Vice President, Asset Management and Development Real Estate
Investment Division of Prudential Insurance Company of America
Managed more than 200 professionals with direct responsibility for annual
operating revenues of $80 million

Rolf is Involved in Our Community:

Economic Resource Council, Executive Committee
Nevada County Association of REALTORS®, Finance Director
Nevada County User Fee Committee, Past Chairman
Nevada County Sewage Disposal Technical Advisory group, Chairman

On June 8, vote for Rolf Kleinhans for Assessor. Rolf has the education, knowledge and training to ensure that Nevada County properties are accurately and fairly valued.

Regards,

The Committee to Elect Rolf Kleinhans

Extending First Time Home Buyers Credit?

California Legislature has passed proposal (AB 183) to extend the $10,000 first time home buyer tax credit starting May 1, 2010. Highlights~ $10,000 tax credit or 5% of purchase price (whichever is lower) First time home buyers only. Credit given in 3 equal payments to a taxpayer's personal income tax returns over 3 year period. This is great news! The program worked pretty well before and enabled many to purchase homes, the right way. LEt's keep our fingers crossed on this one!

It's Spring!

Spring has Sprung and now is a great time to list your home for sale if you are thinking of selling! Not only will your virtual tours and photos be vibrant, fresh and clean but you'll be on the market during "peak" season! If you do decide to list your home, please do so WITH the help of a Real Estate Agent. In this day and age we are living in a very litigious society so protect your life savings and make sure you go with a proven professional! We work with a lot of Real Estate Agents in Nevada County and Placer County and are happy to send you some names if you need them. Now, make sure you go outside and enjoy this stunning weather!

Rick Nolle for Treasurer / Tax Collector 2010 (Nevada County)

Rick Nolle is running for the 2010 Treasurer / Tax Collector spot in Nevada County. We've worked with Rick for years and have always found him to be organized, knowledgeable and friendly. He's a great person with a LOT of experience. Check out his new site: http://www.ricknollefortreasurertaxcollector2010.com

Let's bring HIGH speed internet to Nevada County!!!

KNOW & GO
WHO: Everybody who wants superfast Internet service

WHAT: Googlebit Rally, March & Party

WHERE: Downtown Nevada City

WHEN: Rally, Robinson Plaza – 12:30; march up Broad Street – 1:15 p.m.; party, Miners Foundry – 2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHY: To win a contest to get Google to install an ultra high-speed fiber-optic Internet access system in this community.

MORE INFORMATION:
www.95959google.com
www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi
www.nevadacountyconnected.com

And now for something different!

Ingredients
•1 ¼ lb. Brussels sprouts
•3 Tbs unsalted butter
•¼ tsp coarse sea salt, plus more to taste
•1 cup heavy cream
•1 Tbs fresh lemon juice, or more to taste

Directions
1.First things first: buy good sprouts. They should feel firm and have tight, shiny-edged leaves. I like to buy medium-size ones, with heads that measure, say, 1 to 1 ¼ inches in diameter. You could buy littler ones, if you like, but don’t buy them any bigger. I find that the larger they are, the stronger – i.e. more bitter – their flavor.
2.First, prep the Brussels sprouts. Trim the stem end of each sprout and pull off any ragged or nasty outer leaves. Cut the sprouts in half from stem end to tip, and then cut each half in half again. Ultimately, you want little wedges.
3.In a large (12-inch) skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are nicely browned in spots, about 5 minutes or so. I like mine to get some good color here, so that they have a sweetly caramelized flavor.
4.Pour in the cream, stir to mix, and then cover the pot. Reduce the heat to low or medium low: you want to keep the pan at a slow simmer. Braise until the sprouts are tender enough to be pierced easily with the tip of a paring knife, about 30-35 minutes. The cream will have reduced some and will have taken on a creamy tan color.
5.Remove the lid, and stir in the lemon juice. Taste for seasoning, and adjust as necessary. Let the pan simmer, uncovered, for a minute or two to thicken the cream to a glaze that loosely coats the sprouts. Serve immediately.

DELICIOUS!!!

The Penn Valley Area Chamber of Commerce sports a new look!

Hi Everyone,

We're proud to announce we've finished updating the look and feel of the Penn Valley Area Chamber of Commerce web site. This is a streamlined site with a TON of area information! Think you know everything there is to know about Penn Valley? I bet you'll find information on the new site that will provide you with an even deeper education about this jewel of Nevada County! Click here to view it! Let us know what you think!

Jennai