Hank Monk, the famous stagecoach driver from the early days of Carson City, celebrated his birthday today at the Foreman-Roberts house.

Hank was played by Fred Stanio, complete with the bottle of whiskey in his hand that was Hank’s favorite libation. For guests to the house, there was wine and cake to celebrate the occasion.

Also on hand was Sue Ballew, with her newly published book, Early Carson City, written with L. Trent Dolan.