Founders Day celebrated

Silver Springs will celebrate its golden anniversary today with a parade and craft fair.

Several of of Silver Springs' longest residents will be recognized by the community on Founders Day, and there will be fun and games for the youngest residents, according to organizer Mandy Piper. Trophies will be awarded for parade winners.

Ann Mienen, who moved to Silver Springs in 1952, is grand marshal for the parade.

Meinan arrived in 1952 along with her husband, Robert, and their 3-year-old son Bobby. Robert worked for the Silver Springs Land Co. and later the two developed their own real estate business. Their daughter Anne Louellen was born in 1952 in the "New Community at the Crossroads."

Two other of the community's longest residents, Thomas Foricia and John Binkley, will also be honored.

"The three of them were instrumental in putting Silver Springs on the map," said Piper.

The Peek family also will be recognized at the celebration. Brothers Dan and Merle Peek were the first residents in Silver Springs.

In addition to a classic car show at Piper's Casino, the annual Silver Springs Entertainment and Arts' Stew Doo will be held at Penny Park.

"It's like a chili contest only with stew," Piper said.

Also featured during the Founders Day celebration will be Reno magician Dean Hankey. A mobile stage is set up in Penny Park for the daylong performance.

Hankey performs majic, hypnosis, karaoke and a musical tribute.

If you go:

What: Founders Day

When: Pancake breakfast at 8 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m.

Where: Penny Park, located at Donner Trail