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The Newlands Celebration began with a kick off in June of 2002 at Lahontan Reservoir. In July, 2002 the Centennial was celebrated in Fernley at the fourth of July activities and in Silver Springs at the "Stew Do". In August 2002, a Congressional Tour of the Lahontan Valley and a tour of the newly restored Oats Park Arts Center was held. On Labor Day weekend, 2002, the Newlands Celebration, in conjunction with the Fallon Chamber of Commerce, helped bring back the County Fair to the Cantaloupe Festival. In conjunction with the Newlands Water Protective Associations, Ag Expo, a banquet was held where past and present Board members of the Truckee Carson Irrigation District were honored. The Newlands Celebration culminated in March 2003 with a reenactment of the 1905 Derby Dam dedication. The Churchill County Museum has published the IN FOCUS Magazine which includes many historic articles relating to the Newlands Project Celebration as well as an article and pictures concerning the Newlands Celebration. The IN FOCUS Magazine can be purchased through LVEA or at the Churchill County Museum. The final and most permanent project is a Mobile Museum that is being created by converting a Mayflower moving van. After the renovations and construction, this portable classroom/museum will be available to local schools, community groups, festivals, or to anyone who has an interest in learning more about the past, present and future of the Newlands Project. To reserve the Mobile Museum for your event contact LVEA.
Ernie Schank, President of the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District is the
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