Early voting
starts on May 24,
2014 and continues
until June 6, 2014.
Election day is June
10th. For your con-
venience, we have
provided an exten-
sive list of the Republican candidates
for our region on our website:
fernleyrepublicanwomen.com. I urge
you to go over each candidate’s infor-
mation, so you will know which one of
them most reflects your views.
Voter turnout for Primary Elec-
tions is usually low. In 2012, Nevada’s
turnout for the Primary Election was
just 22.83%. Some people say it
doesn’t matter and that they will just
wait for the General Election. That
leaves 1 out of 5 making the decision
as to who will move on to the General
Election. Please vote!
The Right Side of Fernley expresses
its grateful appreciation to those can-
didates who placed their advertise-
ments in our newsletter. Those ads
can be found on pages 6 and 7. An-
other opportunity for candidate ad-
vertisements will be available in our
Fall issue, which will be distributed
just prior to the start of early voting
for the General Election.
Recently, I had the opportunity to
hear several presentations on the Edu-
cation Initiative, a.k.a. the Margins
Tax. If this initiative passes, Nevada’s
economic interest will suffer. Poten-
tial businesses are on hold pending the
Margins Tax vote. They are interest-
ed in Nevada as their business loca-
tion, but will go elsewhere if the Mar-
gins Tax is enacted. As stated in
stopthemargintax.com, “The tax would
be on gross revenues, not profits. As a
result, it would be the equivalent of a
nearly 15% corporate income tax –
making Nevada one of the five highest-
taxed states in the country for business
owners.”
At our June meeting, the Education
Initiative (Margins Tax) will get criti-
cal attention. We are fortunate to
have booked Gerald O’Driscoll, Sen-
ior Fellow at the Cato
Institute, to inform us on
the perils of a Margins
Tax victory and how Ne-
vada will certainly suffer
economic harm to its bot-
tom line. Dr. O’Driscoll
was the former director of the Center
for International Trade and Econom-
ics at the Heritage Foundation where
he was senior editor of the annu-
al Index of Economic Freedom, co-
published by Heritage and The Wall
Street Journal. Please make every
effort to attend the meeting. Encour-
age everyone you know to be there —
especially business owners.
Anita Trone, President
Spring/Summer 2014
Volume 9, Issue 2
Fernley Republican Women
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Chaplain
Historian
Parliamentarian
Past President
Anita Trone
Carol Franich
Linda Carr
Charlene Shannon
Peggy Gray
Peggy Zinski
Nancy Donohue
Karen Smyser
Connie Stevens
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The Right Side of FERNLEY
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Message from the President
by Anita Trone
1
Fernley Election Information
by Brandi Jensen
1
Member Activities 2-3
About the FRW Officers
by Anita Trone, Carol Franich,
Linda Carr, Charlene Shannon
and Peggy Gray
4-5
Membership Application 5
Candidate Advertisements 6-7
Calendar of Events 8
FRW’s Sponsor’s Pages 8-9
As Goes Freedom of Speech,
So Goes the Freedom of Person
by Orlis Trone
10
For those in Fernley: Did you know? In a city election, if all candidates are of
the same party, and one candidate gets more than 50% of the vote during the
primary, he/she is automatically elected and does not have to go to the general
election. And you thought your vote in the primary didn't matter!
Brandi Jensen, FRW member Editor’s note: This is also true for some Lyon County races.
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March 1, 2014 • Lyon County Republican Convention •
Credentials Committee • Front - Karen Bushman & Chair
Anita Trone • Back - Vicki Smack & Michael Carlson
March 1, 2014 • Lyon County
Republican Convention • LCRCC
Chairman Peggy Gray
April 5, 2014 • Carson City Tea •
Barbara Cegavske (center), candidate for Secretary of State,
with Anita Trone and Peggy Gray
March 18, 2014 • FRW Meeting • President Anita Trone, Sheriff's candidate Al McNeil, 1st VP Carol Franich, Campaign
Chair/Treasurer Peggy Gray, U. S. Senator Dean Heller, Sheriff's candidate Steve Adams and Sheriff's candidate Albert
Torres • Senator Heller gave a report on recent Congressional activities, followed by a lively Sheriff’s candidate debate
March 18, 2014 • FRW Meeting • Former Adopted Soldier
Bryce Torres with Caring for America/Adopt-a-Soldier
Co-Chairs Betty Mayne and Peggy Zinski
April 6, 2014 • Fallon Tea Party • Peggy Gray, Anita Trone,
Cindy O’Toole and Mary Fimbres
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April 11, 2014 • Nevada Federation of Republican Women’s Board of Directors meeting • Federation Club Presidents with
Senator Michael Roberson and Adam Laxalt, candidate for Attorney General • South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
April 12, 2014 • Nevada Republican Convention • Lyon County
Delegation • South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas April 17, 2014 • FRW Meeting • Assembly District #38 debate •
Candidates Norm Frey and Robin Titus, with Anita Trone (center)
April 26, 2014 • FRW Membership Brunch • The Masonic Lodge in Fernley•
Above - Brunch attendees • Left - Carol Del Carlo, President of the Nevada
Federation of Republican Women and FRW President Anita Trone
More photos on our website • fernleyrepublicanwomen.com • Click on FRW PHOTOS
For more information about the Fernley Republican Women, contact FRW President Anita Trone. Email is [email protected] or call 775-575-7810.
President Anita Trone:
I moved to Fernley in June, 2006. In addition to politi-
cal activities, I love to go RVing with my husband, Orlis,
and our cat, Simba. We have visited almost every part of
the western United States and look forward to seeing more
of this great country throughout the next few years.
In 2007, I became a member of the Lyon County Re-
publican Central Committee (LCRCC) and have held
leadership positions since. I have been elected as an
LCRCC representative to the Nevada Republican Central
Committee since 2009 and served on that body’s Creden-
tials Committee since 2012. As a leader in the biennial
caucus/precinct meetings, I have been elected as a delegate
to the county and state conventions since 2008.
I joined the Fernley Republican Women (FRW) in 2008
and have served on the Board of Directors since 2009. I
was elected FRW President in 2010 and again in 2011. In
2008, 2010 and 2012, I was instrumental in setting up and
co-managing the FRW-LCRCC Campaign Office. I have
been active with the Nevada Federation of Republican
Women (NvFRW), attending most of its Board of Direc-
tors meetings, leadership training sessions and campaign
management schools. In addition, I was a delegate to the
NvFRW’s 2009, 2011 and 2013 biennial conventions. In
2011, I was a delegate to the National Federation of Re-
publican Women (NFRW) biennial convention in Kansas
City, Missouri.
I have worked as a senior financial manager in public
and private companies for over 30 years. I am currently
the part-time Controller for Kent’s Supply in Fallon.
1st Vice President Carol Franich:
I have lived in Fernley since 1997. I am the proud
owner of Pizza Shack in Fernley where we serve the best
pizza and wings in town.
I have 32 years of federal service—15 years for the De-
partment of Defense at the China Lake Naval Weapons
Center and 17 years at the Federal Aviation Administra-
tion.
I joined the FRW in the summer of 2010. I was elect-
ed Treasurer that same year. I served as Treasurer for 3
years. I have been a member of the Audit and Budget
Committees for 3 years. Currently, I am the chairman of
the Budget Committee and a member of the Campaign
Committee.
My hobbies are reading, gardening, crafts and, in May,
I will have a new hobby of spoiling my first grandchild!
2nd Vice President Linda Carr:
I have lived in Fernley since 1962. My hobbies and in-
terests are my grandchildren, scrapbooking, hunting, fish-
ing and camping.
What qualifies me for this position? In 1991, I joined
our local volunteer fire department. In the first year, I re-
ceived training to be an EMT and a firefighter. I have also
held many positions within the volunteer organization. I
was Ambulance Coordinator for 7 years, Secretary for 4
years and Treasurer for 7 years. I am currently the Volun-
teer President of North Lyon County Fire Department. I
also became a member of the Nevada State Firefighter’s
Association, Inc. (NSFA). NSFA is an organization of ap-
proximately 1500 firefighters—volunteer and career. In
2003, I was elected by my peers to be a board member.
During my 9 years on the board, I worked up the ladder
and became President in 2010-2011. There were many du-
ties related to the fire service including legislative issues
and coordination of an annual statewide training confer-
ence.
For the past twenty years, I have been employed by
Lyon County School District. I work at Fernley Elemen-
tary School as a paraprofessional, working in Special Edu-
cation.
Thank you for this opportunity to serve this organiza-
tion.
Secretary Charlene Shannon:
I moved to Nevada in 1968, living and working in the
Reno-Sparks-Virginia City area. In April 2003, my hus-
band and I moved to Fernley. I am currently a member
of the NRA and have been an ardent supporter/volunteer
for the Friends of the NRA in Reno and Fernley/Fallon for
the last 8 years. I served as Planning Secretary for Storey
County Planning Department from 2000-2002. I worked
for Western Title Company for 20 years, retiring 3 years
ago. While there, I moved up through the ranks ending
my career as their System Administrator in charge of their
computer system. I trained over 200 employees located in
7 offices throughout northern Nevada.
Over the last 20 years, my husband and I have always
enjoyed fishing, camping and target shooting in Nevada.
Now that I'm retired, my husband, Pat, our dog, Savage,
and I plan to explore more of Nevada, along with as many
states as we can. Besides traveling, I also enjoy reading,
crocheting, quilting and watercolor painting. One of my
favorite pastimes is making afghans and quilts for Project
Linus. Project Linus provides homemade blankets for any
hospitalized children from infant to teen years.
I became a member of the Fernley Republican Women
three years ago and volunteer for as many functions as
possible. I am extremely proud to be a part of this club
and to work with all of its very capable and professional
members.
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Treasurer Peggy Gray:
I have been active in Republican politics since moving
to Nevada in 1997. In 2005, I founded the Fernley Repub-
lican Women (FRW), which was chartered by the National
Federation of Republican Women in January 2006. I was
elected as the first FRW president in 2005 and served until
December 2009. In 2010, I served as vice president and
am currently serving as your treasurer.
Before moving to Fernley, I was a member of the Car-
son City Republican Women’s Club and served as Secre-
tary for two terms, Achievement Awards Committee
Chairman and Parliamentarian. I also served on a num-
ber of different committees.
I am active in the Nevada Federation of Republican
Women and have attended Board meetings and conven-
tions as a delegate since 1998. I have served on a variety of
committees and was a Regents co-chairman in 2010 and
2011.
I have been a member of the Lyon County Republican
Central Committee (LCRCC) since 1997 and am the cur-
rent chairman. I served as its secretary from 2000-2002
and again from 2005-2012. In 2000, 2006, 2008, 2010 and
2012, I served as Secretary to the Lyon County Conven-
tion. I have served on or as chairman of the Platform,
Nominating, Rules and Bylaws committees. I have contin-
uously been elected as a LCRCC representative to the Ne-
vada State Central Committee for over ten years and have
faithfully attended meetings and state conventions during
that time. In 2004 and 2006, I served on the state Platform
Committee twice and on the Elections Committee once. In
2008, with the endorsement of Assemblyman Tom Grady
and Minority Leader Heidi Gansert, I was elected as an
alternate delegate to the National Republican Convention
in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Also in 2008, 2010 and 2012, I assisted in the manage-
ment of the FRW-LCRCC Campaign Office in Fernley. In
2008, I was a site coordinator and leader of the caucus at
one of the four sites in Fernley and in 2010, I was site coor-
dinator for the Republican caucus in Fernley. I have
walked precincts, made telephone calls and hosted “meet
and greets” in my home in support of Republican candi-
dates for state and local offices.
I retired from the state of California in 1997, having
spent most of my career with the Board of Corrections.
My interests outside of politics are gardening, reading and
bowling.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Fernley Republican Women is a group of women (and men as associate members) who share similar conservative
values and ideals, and who are dedicated to increasing the influence and effectiveness of women in the cause of
good government through political education and active political participation.
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May 24 - June 6, 2014
Early Voting Period
Primary Election
May 26, 2014
Memorial Day Ceremony • 11:00 a.m.
Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial
Cemetery • Fernley
May 31, 2014
Lyon County Republican
Golf Tournament
The Golf Club at Fernley
$80.00 per golfer including lunch
www.lyoncountynvgop.org
June 10, 2014
Primary Election Day
Vote Republican
June 17, 2014
FRW Meeting
Gerald O'Driscoll, Senior Fellow at the
Cato Institute, speaking on the Educa-
tion Initiative (Margins Tax), and its
negative economic impact on Nevada
July 4, 2014
Fernley Fourth of July
Parade and Booth
July 15, 2014
FRW Meeting
Speaker(s) to be announced
August 1-3, 2014
Churchill Country Fair
& Ranch Rodeo • Fallon
August 19, 2014
FRW Meeting
Speaker(s) to be announced
September 16, 2014
FRW Meeting
Speaker(s) to be announced
October 4, 2014
Lyon County Fly-In • Silver Springs
October 14, 2014
Close of voter registration for
General Election
October 18-31, 2014
Early Voting Period
General Election
October 21, 2014
FRW Meeting
Speaker(s) to be announced
October 31, 2014
Nevada Day • Sesquicentennial
November 4, 2014
General Election Day
November 18, 2014
FRW Meeting
Speaker(s) to be announced
November 21-22, 2014
NvFRW Fall Board Meeting •
Saturday night dinner to honor
Lieutenant Governor Brian Kroliki
December 16, 2014
FRW Christmas/Installation Party
Installation of 2015 FRW officers
During election years, the FRW presents Republican speakers, forums and political debates. These events give
our community a chance to hear candidates introduce themselves in their own words and also give the audience
the opportunity to ask questions. Our meetings are always open to the public and are held at the Fernley High
School Library, 1300 Highway 95A in Fernley. At 6:00 p.m., we gather for a bite to eat and a little community
chit-chat. Our program for the evening starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
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“Thought
control” is de-
capitation with-
out removal of
the head. The
head remains
attached, but is
filled with polit-
ical propaganda
that obstructs
the mind’s capacity for critical judg-
ment. Reduced to unthinking “dead
-heads,” the victims of the indoctri-
nation do not trust the efficacy of
their own minds and are dependent
on an outside source for mental di-
rection, that is, to tell them what to
believe and what to do. As civilized
as mankind claims to be, we are yet
surrounded by laboratory govern-
ments that continue the practice of
decapitating their subject-citizens
with political propaganda in the
production of “useful idiots.” Theirs
is the world of “Transylvania”—in
real life and real time.
Thought control has forever been
the tyrant’s favorite approach in the
maintenance of their mastery over
the masses. Since “brainwashing” is
administered by word of mouth—
propaganda—it lends the propagan-
da the sound of persuasion. But
when a dissident emerges from
amongst the masses and dares to
challenge that “persuasion,” the
brute force of “all the king’s men” is
summoned to re-establish obedience
to authority. The dissident is
charged with crimes of the tongue
and sentenced to suffer the gro-
tesque brutalities of cruel and unu-
sual punishment—including the for-
feiture of life.
Across the ages of man’s society-
building history, America was the
first society to recognize “freedom of
speech” as the inalienable and una-
bridgable right of mankind. So that
there would be no doubt about it,
our founding fathers ratified that
right as the “First Amendment” to
the U. S. Constitution. That is
where America parted company
with the past to “start the world
anew.”
The First Amendment decrimi-
nalized the “libelous offense” of
“speaking ill” of officialdom and, as
represented in the famous expres-
sion: “I disagree with everything you
say, but I will defend to my death
your right to say it,” equalized the
speech of every tongue. The right-
ness or wrongness of what one said
was no longer the issue, but rather,
one’s right to say it—right or wrong.
Today, however, the First
Amendment is under siege by the
Democratic Party and a mob of anti-
free speech progressives. Once
again, expressing a “politically incor-
rect” opinion is treated as a “libelous
offense,” subject to the imposition of
punishment by “all the king’s
men”—the “PC Police.” An
“offense” can cost you your busi-
ness, or a speaking engagement at a
university, or the cancellation of an
interview with a mainstream media
news outlet; it can get you fined, or
fired, or sentenced to a “re-
education camp” for “sensitivity
training,” and so on.
The objective of the “PC Police”
is identical to the objective of the
tyrants of thought control: to con-
trol human behavior. In April of
2010, I spoke to that subject in my
article, “Political Correctness: Tyr-
anny By Any Other Name.” I pre-
sented the issue as follows:
Does political correctness exert
real influence over social behavior,
or is it just a silly indulgence in silly
pretense? To answer that question,
I submit to you the astounding
“dereliction of duty” by the military
authorities at Fort Hood. Ameri-
cans used to assert, without a second
thought, the adage that “You can
judge a person’s character by the
company they keep,” but not any-
more. Political correctness has
criminalized that truism as “racist
stereotyping.” Reacting to that
“adjudication,” the Fort Hood brass
restricted themselves so severely
that, even as they observed one of
their soldiers jaunting about the
planet fraternizing with his Ameri-
can-hating fellow terrorists, their
response was to abide by the moral
admonition of the three neutrality
monkeys: Hear no evil, see no evil,
and speak no ill of the evil you hear
and see. Red flags aplenty were
raised by the conspicuous and ex-
tremely questionable behavior of
Major Nidal Malik Hasan. But in
fear of offending the “PC Police,”
the Fort Hood higher-ups ordered
an intelligence “stand-down” against
investigating him. You know the
rest of the story.
Freedom of speech and the free-
dom of person are halves of an inter-
dependent whole. Where one does
not exist, you will not find the other.
I submit that there is no person or
political party intent on controlling
freedom of speech that is not, at
once, intent on controlling human
behavior. As goes freedom of
speech, so goes the freedom of per-
son.
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THE CONTAGION OF
TYRANNY •••••
If not interdicted and repelled, the
contagion of tyranny will always
metastasize from where it is to
wherever it isn’t.
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