Douglas got its season off to a start with a 1-2-1 performance at the Howell Memorial Tournament at Galena.
After blowing through pool play without losing a single game, the Douglas volleyball team ran into a wall in the first round of championship bracket play at the Las Vegas Invitational over the weekend.
It came as a bit of a surprise last year when the Douglas girls' soccer team opened up the season by winning the Howell Memorial Tournament at Galena High in impressive fashion.
The Coleville football team opened the 2009 campaign at home with a dominating performance, beating Smith Valley 76-18.
It was a busy summer at the Douglas County Public Library. Records were broken as over 1,000 children signed up for the summer reading program, Be Creative @ Your Library.
As Labor Day, with all its picnics and parties approaches, here is some food for thought.
EDITOR: I admit. I went to the Walmart located in Douglas County once. They offered one item I had been looking for. With two - yes only two items in my hand - I
I attended an airport workshop meeting and had expected to hear two sides of an ongoing issue with weight controls. I don't believe I heard two sides. The following are my thoughts gathered from the meeting.
Las Vegas finished off a 48-21 season-opening win over the Douglas football team by scoring 27 unanswered points over the final quarter and a half at Las Vegas High School Friday night.
I was talking to a guy last week and when he discovered that I was a pastor he quickly shared that he doesn't do the "church thing" anymore because its so boring. He connects with his god on hikes and by just being out by himself. I asked him if he was going to heaven and he laughed claiming of course because he's a good person and besides there's no such thing as hell anyway.
"Will your home survive when the embers arrive?" has been the wildfire awareness message this year. Embers landing in flammable vegetation such as junipers often cause ignition of homes even away from actual fires.
Saturday night was a time of remembering some old and special times for Douglas High School's 1978-79 state championship boys' basketball team.
Douglas High girls' soccer coach Lorraine Fitzhugh could barely believe her ears last October as she spoke before the other Sierra League coaches.
The Carson Valley Sierra Youth Football League junior varsity and varsity teams exploded into football at Saturdays' SYFL Experience Football Scrimmage at Golden Eagle Regional Park in Sparks.
Looking to break into the world of off-road vehicle endurance racing?
The Douglas football team opens its season tonight more than 400 miles away from home.
The Carson Valley Art Association meets at 1:30 p.m. today at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension conference room, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. The meeting features artwork stations by association members Carolyn Denning, Beth Bosmans, Anne Armijo and Helen Martin.
The GE Energy Family Concert Series concludes with Caravanserai: the legendary music of Santana, 6-8 p.m. today in Minden Park.
This is your last chance to submit a photo for the 2010 calendar. The August contest closes 4 p.m. Monday. Tuesday we will choose a winner and take the whole calendar to the printer. So, take your best shot at what looks like August to you and get your photo in today. Winner announced here next week.
The Berry Bear Ice Cream Party and open house is noon to dusk Saturday at My Nana's Doll and Toy Museum, 2830 Highway 208 in Wellington.
After reading Linda Monohan's Fish Springs Flier column about the hummingbirds in her yard, I started noticing the arguments at our feeder. I'm sure the bully from Linda's yard has been flying back and forth between our two areas. Always looking for ways to make everyone happy (including our feathered friends), I decided to add another multi-access feeder so more than one hummingbird could feed at a time. After a couple of days, though, they did settle down and worked out a sort of shared feeding schedule.
Volunteers are needed to help make 4,000 pounds of candy for the 89th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire on Sept. 26-27.
Sign-ups for St. Gall Catholic Church's Why Catholic? faith journey program are Saturday after the 5 p.m. Mass and Sunday after the 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Masses.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at 782-5121, ext. 210 or sirete@recordcourier.com or by fax, 782-6132.
Kids & Horses Therapeutic Riding Program hosts singing auditions for the Sierra Star Search, 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Incline High School.
FFA cows in front of the Town of Minden office on Esmeralda Avenue. Douglas High School members of Carson Valley FFA are raising money to compete in horse judging, ag sales and floriculture at the national FFA contest in Indianapolis in October. If the herd is found grazing in your yard, students will round them up for $20, and for $25 the herd may be moooved to a home or business of your choice. Cows may also be purchased for $5. Information, Victoria Joncas, 721-9152 or Alysson Lammiman, (307) 760-9592.
Volunteers are people who reach out to make the community a better place and the Family Support Council couldn't accomplish what they do without them. The Family Support Council is in need of volunteers to be child activity providers and receptionists.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Western Nevada's Community Partnership Grant Program. The grant will be used to help sustain operations.
LAS VEGAS, Nev.-Travis Blackley picked up his first win since June 27, and Chris Young had four hits-including a two-run homer-as Reno knocked off Las Vegas 6-4 Wednesday night at Cashman Field, evening the Silver State Diamond Challenge at six games apiece.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.- After a lengthy rain and lightning delay, the series finale between the Reno Aces and Colorado Springs Sky Sox at Security Service Field was cancelled. No makeup date will be scheduled.
Lester Vernon Swenson, 88, a Gardnerville resident died Aug. 22, 2009, at Carson Valley Medical Center. Born May 4, 1921, in Decorah, Iowa, Mr. Swenson is survived by his wife Maxine Swenson of Gardnerville; stepson Gary Kridler; sisters Nadine Waurin and Helen Larsen; step-grandson Josh Kridler, and step-great-grandchildren Kaden and James Kridler.
We are being told by our leaders and many pundits that we must realize the cost of health care is escalating at an alarming rate and millions cannot afford adequate medical insurance or get proper health care. Well, that is not a big news bulletin. We, the average Americans, have known this for a long time. They are preaching to the choir.
There is a growing public alarm it seems over H.R. 3200, known as America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. The media has shown town hall meetings with angry citizens confronting their legislators about questionable wording in the bill; wording that suggests rationing of health care, limitations of health care for the elderly, mandatory taxpayer funding of abortion, mandatory counseling for end-of-life decisions, (many read euthanasia counseling).
After attending the school board meeting on Aug.13, I have to admit that I am disappointed. Whether or not I agree with the outcomes, my disappointment lies directly with the Douglas County School District Board of Trustees.
I walked outside Wednesday morning and got my paper, sat down with my cup of coffee and there it was, front page, Walmart coming to Gardnerville. I know there are people who think it will be great to have a Walmart here, so they do not have to make that treacherous drive to north Douglas County. Oh yes, let's not forget the more than 300 jobs it will create. What about all of the people whose jobs will be eliminated at our local grocery stores, drug stores, and vehicle maintenance centers?
Again thanks to the county commissioners for helping maintain the small town atmosphere in the Valley.
The thought of a Walmart store and shopping center horrifies me. We are losing our small town atmosphere fast enough, without a big box store locating here.
Despite the original resistance to the proposed Walmart project, somebody seems to have caved. In Aug. 19 issue of The Record-Courier, it was announced that the zoning has been approved for a Walmart Supercenter. No, it's all right, Douglas County; don't ask the residents. It's not like our opposition matters, right?
With all of Carson Valley's schools open, we feel the need to remind motorists to watch out for school zones.
After introducing our plans for the R-C Sports Network last week, I've received a lot of interest in participating. Against, what we are doing is launching a site that will allow coaches and parents in Carson Valley to post stories and photos about their games.
Clarence Dangberg went to Reno and closed a deal for the purchase of the Gardnerville garage, which was owned by Mr. Phillips of Verdi. Mr. Dangberg will conduct the Gardnerville establishment in connection with the C.O.D. garage of Minden. A competent mechinist will be placed in charge of the Gardnerville branch and a full stock of auto supplies will be carried.
Gertrude Battista was born Concetta Dalvano on Aug. 27, 1909, in New York City and will celebrate her 100th birthday Thursday having dinner with her family and playing slot machines at the Carson Valley Inn.
Class is in session, and not only for students in elementary and secondary schools. Classes, workshops and auditions are coming up in September.
The Sierra Lutheran High School cross country team has some high goals entering the 2009 season.
Graduation decimated the Douglas High boys' cross country team, taking away four of last year's varsity runners.
The Kool Valley Nites benefit for the Knights of Columbus Skin Cancer Awareness Foundation is 6 p.m. to midnight Sept. 19 at St. Gall Pastoral Community Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
My nieces Cortney and Christine from Ramona, Calif., came for a visit before going back to college next week. So, what does our family do with company? Silly question. We take them on a motorcycle ride up to the mountains of course.
Chef Christoph Waldberger and Katherine Winans kick-off the Green Living Festival with the Slow Food Dinner, 6 p.m. Sept. 10, at Barone & Reed Food Co. in Minden. Cost of $35 includes a sustainably produced, locally grown three-course dinner and organic wines. Make reservations by Sept. 1 at cvsustainables.org or at jkw@gbis.com or 267-0539.
The second annual Chipping for Children fundraising golf event is Friday at Genoa Lakes Golf Club. Proceeds from the event benefit children with cancer.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.- John Hester blasted a three-run homer in the fifth inning Monday night, lifting the Reno Aces past Colorado Springs, 5-4, at Security Service Field.
Jeff Nady, Rfr., OL, Nevada: Season opens Sept. 5 at Notre Dame.
MINDEN - Descending into the Carson Valley from Spooner Summit, golfers have often wondered if a mountain course could somehow find a home among the magnificent Jeffrey and Ponderosa pines on the Eastern flank of the Sierra.
Reno, Nev. - Two Nevada Baseball Players were named to the Hawaiian Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Team in Waylon Sing-Chow and Matt Langenfeld. They played for the Kamuela Paniolos in the six-team summer league, featuring athletes from varying universities.
RENO, Nev. - Incoming freshmen Devonte Elliott and Jerry Evans will not attend the University of Nevada this fall, first-year Wolf Pack men's basketball head coach David Carter announced Monday.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.- Daniel Cabrera and Seth Etherton combined to hold the high-powered Sky Sox offense to just three runs on Sunday afternoon, as the Reno Aces topped Colorado Springs 6-3 at Security Service Field.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.- Tony Barnette became the 2nd Pacific Coast League pitcher this season to reach the 12-win plateau Saturday night, as the Reno Aces collected a 6-5 win over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in the series-opener at Security Service Field.
RENO, Nev.- Ed Rogers drove in four of Reno's seven runs Friday night, as the Aces beat the Albuquerque Isotopes in the series finale before 9,263 fans, the largest crowd in Aces Ballpark history.
Up until last Wednesday, the boys' tennis team at Douglas High School was without a coach.
"Back to school." For some that saying is a joy (mostly parents) for others it means drudgery, but the reality of education is an ongoing process every follower of Jesus Christ should take as a lifelong journey. The Bible gives us several examples of people who took learning to the level that I believe God would have for all of us.
A dedication Mass was celebrated Aug. 11 for the new $4 million Corppeus Christi Catholic Community church on North Sunridge Drive.
St. Gall Catholic Church would like to invite the community to hear an explanation of the "Why Catholic?" program at all Masses the weekend of Aug. 22-23.
The Valley Cruisers Main Street Event had a wonderful turnout and once again was a great success. The success of our show is due, in part, to our local businesses, as well as, our outstanding membership. Without them we would not have an event. The business contributions (monetary and raffle items) are truly appreciated by our club, especially considering the economy. They are the true heroes of our event.
In an earlier letter, the writer delineated the liberal record of the last 75 years. A couple of those require a second glance.
The present shouting match over health care reform was aptly described by Shakespeare: "Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
I have watched the news shows on both the left and the right side with fascination. I have listened to the people from both sides comment about what is going on with the health care reform," and I have to say that I am appalled at the ignorance and the arrogance being shown from both.
Douglas County School District office support staff would like to thank those board members who took the time to research and understand the concerns of the support staff regarding the superintendent. Expressing our opposition to the extension of the superintendent's contract was a difficult thing to do.
The failure of certain Douglas County School District trustees to clearly recognize Carol Lark's achievements over the past three years and most particularly the past 12 months is simply another tragic lack of vision and lack of objective perspective by folks we've elected to oversee our children's education.
Maybe not today, or next week, but the only thing preventing a Walmart from going on property behind Les Schwab Tires will be Walmart's own business plan.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Why is most of the media so angry with Brett Favre?
ZEPHYR COVE - An infusion of young local talent corresponded with the return of the Tahoe Classic doubles tournament over the weekend.
When a pair of seniors-to-be approached Douglas High girls' tennis head coach Roger Rusmisel about amping up the offseason workout routine last winter, the team came away with a clear mission for the future.
After a number of solid showings at local and regional qualifiers earlier this year, Carson Valley resident Jordyn Rutherdale brought home the gold from the recent Junior Olympics in Chula Vista, Calif.
I just got back from vacation with my kids. It was just me and my four oldest kids, so vacation didn't mean any riding time.
The winner of the first eWomenNetwork's International Got Talent contest was none other than Carson Valley's own Kat Simmons.
There are several window dioramas worth discovering in the back door lobby of the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center.
Friends With You Band, An Evening with the Music of John Denver, is Sunday at Genoa Town Hall. Reception at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Concert benefits the Carson Valley Arts Council arts education programming for Douglas County students. Members, $15, nonmembers, $17. Information, 782-8207.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at 782-5121, ext. 210 or sirete@recordcourier.com or by fax, 782-6132.
'Wall-E' is the free movie in Heritage Park at dusk today. Vendors include Boy Scout Troop 411, Cold Stone Creamery, DHS Music Boosters, Centerfield Sports Bar & Grill. Heritage Park is off Gilman Avenue in Gardnerville. Information, Town of Gardnerville, 782-7134.
Soozie Lewis, author of "The Bloomingsons of the Nevada Sage, Haley Roo," will be featured in a book signing event, noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, at Borders books on Topsy Lane in Carson City.
The first Mothers Against Drunk Driving Family Festival sponsored by Carson Valley Medical Center is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday in Minden Park.
The second annual Chipping for Children fundraising golf event is Aug. 28 at Genoa Lakes Golf Club. Proceeds from the event benefit children with cancer.
St. Gall Catholic Church celebrates their 90-year anniversary with a family hike and Mass on Jobs Peak on Aug. 23.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services has moved to a new office in Gardnerville and has added counseling as part of services offered.
The menu for the week of Aug. 24-28 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 783-6455.
RENO, Nev.- Agustin Murillo hit his first home run since April, but Reno's comeback efforts fell short Wednesday night, as the Albuquerque Isotopes downed the Aces 4-2 at Aces Ballpark.
RENO, Nev.- Ruben Gotay smashed his 11th home run of the year, but it was not enough to overcome a six-run first inning by the Albuquerque Isotopes, who toppled the Aces 8-4 Tuesday night at Aces Ballpark.
Well here we go again. The party of no has been reactivated. With the history of being against Social Security, civil rights, Medicare and the stimulus package, they are back targeting health care reform.
County staff has presented four options for a new airport weight limit. The initial limit adopted by voters was 30,000 pounds. Voters were later convinced by their leaders to modify that to 30,000 pounds for single but 50,000 for dual-wheel aircraft. Now the county wants 60,000/75,000 pounds or, in one option, no limit at all.
Our airport usage continues to get rapped by a few with a differing agenda than the majority. A recent letter being from someone seemingly not interested in the details or, for that matter, the necessity to increase the wheel weight for our main runway. The answer seems pretty straight forward. The FAA, contributing 95 percent of the airport funding, demands Minden-Tahoe comply with others in the category of airports.
What an awesome community we live in. This year's Relay for Life at Lampe Park on July 25 and 26 brought in more than $112,000 that is going to fund cancer research and provide patient support. This dollar number is increasing every day as teams hold their final fundraisers. This is truly incredible, in light of the economy, but not surprising, given the passion, camaraderie, strength, and commitment of the people of Douglas County.
Much has been made of people shouting down representatives at town hall sessions on the national health care legislation.
Locals looked at crafts at Genoa Town Park during the Genoa Old Time Music Festival on Saturday.
At 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, the River Ministries will be hosting a potluck lunch at the Walker Community Center. You don't need to bring any food for it, and there will be no charge for the lunch. Prior to that time, their regular Sunday services will be at the community center, 9:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend either or both events. It will be a nice time to get together with everyone, so try to attend.
Jennifer Lee Haglund of Gardnerville and Daniel Hunt Miller of Sonora, Calif., are engaged to be married Aug. 29, 2009, in Genoa.
The Carson Valley orchestra will give a shirt waist dance at the CVIC Hall Minden this evening. The orchestra has been rehearsing a lot of new music for the past several weeks and the music for tonight's dance will be an enjoyment to all who attend. The Camp Fire Girls are to serve refreshments and everything that tends to add enjoyment to a dance is programmed for tonight's social affair.
On behalf of the Valley Cruisers Car Club, I wish to thank all the businesses and also the personal contributors for their wonderful raffle prizes, trophy sponsorship and cash donations toward the 2009 Main Street Event. Your help made this event special to the participants and the charities we support.
The Thirsty Third Thursday Wine Walk is 4:30-8 p.m. Thursday. Cost is $10 for wrist band, $5 for commemorative wine glass. Register and buy wrist bands at booths at the Town of Gardnerville offices, 1407 Highway 395 and at the Stratton Center, 1532 Highway 395 in Gardnerville.
Ron Dar's photo, "Out Standing in a Field" was the first-place winner on the theme of "fences" in the Carson Valley Photo Club's contest for August.
Looking back at the three losses for the 2008 season, Douglas football coach Mike Rippee saw a glaring problem stemming from his defense.
As part of our ongoing effort to increase the youth and community sports coverage in Carson Valley, The Record-Courier is proud to introduce what we believe will be the next step toward providing all athletes in the area the coverage they deserve.
That's been the Douglas football team's final record in four of the last five seasons. During that same stretch, the Tigers have been to the playoffs each season and even won a Sierra League title in 2006.
Tony Barnette and three Aces relievers combined to shutout the Round Rock Express, 8-0, Monday night in a game that Reno dominated from the start.
"I think it's long overdue. I understand the business of the NFL and the fact that Josh was injured," former Fallon Greenwave coach Ray Holladay said. "I told him when he was visiting camps to just bide his time, that everything happens for a reason."
Billy Buckner turned in yet another stellar outing for Reno Sunday night, tossing eight innings and adding two hits at the plate to lift the Aces to a 5-2 victory over the Round Rock Express at Aces Ballpark.
Brandon Allen was one of four Aces with a multi-hit effort Saturday night, but Reno dropped a 10-7 decision to the Round Rock Express in the second game of the series at Aces Ballpark.
Three Aces collected four hits and two Aces drove in five runs Friday night, as Reno cruised past the Round Rock Express, 17-6, in the series opener at Aces Ballpark.
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada football team will hold its annual Youth Day on Sunday, Aug. 16 at Wolf Pack Park, head coach Chris Ault announced today.
Nevada junior quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been named to the Watch List for the Maxwell Award (Outstanding College Player). Kaepernick, the 2008 WAC Offensive Player of the Year and the 2009 WAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year, threw for 2,849 yards and 2 touchdowns while running for 1,130 yards and 17 more TDs in 2008.
The NorCal-sanctioned Nevada State Open was recently held at the Lakeridge Tennis Club in Reno.
Crazy, the things that stick in your mind. I remember when I was first exposed to citizen band radios and CB talk. "Anybody out there got their ears on?" was one of the first expressions I picked up. Of course, it meant, "Is anybody out there listening, hearing my voice, maybe willing to chat a bit?"
The members of First Church of Christ, Scientist, Carson City, announce the dedication of their church at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 29.
Jim Donald of Markleeville submitted this photo of a windblown white pine and hemlocks near Ebbetts Pass.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Chris Ault has made absolutely no effort this summer to hide the fact that his Nevada Wolf Pack football team's defense was in a state of chaos last year.
As the summer rolls on through August, the cycling season is drawing to an end.
The Carson Valley Basketball Association, an offseason AAU program geared toward bettering the future squads at Douglas High, will be taking a long look back next week at its annual crab feed fundraiser.
On behalf of our Douglas County Relay for Life team, I'd like to thank the following residents and businesses for their support when the "purple pooper" was "dumped" at their homes or businesses. Without their help this American Cancer Society fundraising project would not have been the huge success that it was.
I am furious with the stalling, lying tactics of those who hope to scuttle health care reform simply because they want to hand Obama a defeat. Never mind the millions who don't have decent care because the insurance companies won't cover them. Never mind that people need friends to put on spaghetti feeds to pay for lifesaving treatments. Never mind that a third of bankruptcies are due to medical bills. Making the president look bad and scoring points for their political party is more important.
I could feel our trip being ripped from my grasp. "Perhaps we could go sometime in late August," my friend Marilyn Wilens is saying. Our invitation for a two-week visit with her at her home on the northern coast of California is about to go up in smoke.
Coventry Cross Episcopal Church hosts a community yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, in the church parking lot at the corner of Highway 395 and Eighth Street in Minden. Iced tea, lemonade, coffee and baked goods for sale. Spaces available. Information, Joy, evenings, 782-7139.
When Edgewood Co. Chief Executive Officer Brad Nelson discussed providing more time for the master plan process, we're not sure what he had in mind.
Volunteers are needed to help make 4,000 pounds of homemade candy for the 89th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Faire on Sept. 26-27.
The Valley Cruisers 22nd annual Main Street Event begins today and runs through Sunday in Lampe Park and downtown Minden. Events include show and shine, barbecue dinner, swap meet, car corral, music and poker run.
The Douglas County Senior Center will be closed Monday through Friday for repairs, but will operate with limited services at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane in Gardnerville.
Remember the historic barn tour and barn photo contest in May? This is our last call for photos for that contest as we will be announcing a winner soon. Take your barn photos into the Gardnerville museum, the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce or e-mail them to the address below.
The second annual Chipping for Children fundraising golf event is Aug. 28 at Genoa Lakes Golf Club. Proceeds from the event benefit children with cancer.
Develop your sense of humor at a six-week stand-up comedy workshop taught by Kat Simmons, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 3 at the Unity Center, 1219 S. Carson St. in Carson City.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at 782-5121, ext. 210 or sirete@recordcourier.com or by fax, 782-6132.
For as much as football tends to stay the same, the opening of training camp brings with it a stark difference from what it represented a little over 10 years ago.
The Old Time Music Festival is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in Genoa Town Park. The free event features the Country Valley Jug Stompers, Quake City Jug Band, Hot Two Plus One, Julio and the Honeybunnies and Mad Cow String Band.
Pre-audition workshops for "High School Musical 2" are offered for age 7 and older through Wild Horse Children's Theater, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City.
The Douglas County Senior Center menu for the week of Aug. 17-21 at Carson Valley United Methodist Church.
Sign up now for ongoing computer programs offered for all ages at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City. Registration for September classes accepted with payment in the business office, 883-0703, ext. 222.
A view toward the bunk house at the Dangberg Ranch. Saturday's events at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park include a Chautauqua presentation at 11 a.m. and stargazing at 7-10 p.m. Information at dangbergranch@parks.nv.gov or 783-9417.
"Feed the soil, not the plant" has long been my mantra. A thriving soil full of organic matter and alive with microbes, worms and other living things provides a plant all the nutrients it needs.
OMAHA, Neb.- Reno scored three times in the eighth to take a three-run lead, but Omaha answered with four in the home half of the frame to take down the Aces 7-6 in the series finale Wednesday afternoon at Rosenblatt Stadium.
OMAHA, Neb.- Reno clawed back from a 3-run deficit Tuesday night, scoring five times over the final four innings to capture the 6-4 win over the Omaha Royals in the penultimate game of the series at Rosenblatt Stadium.
This weekend's Antique Tractor & Engine Show has something for everyone.
As part of the new efficiency program of the Ford Automobile company of Detroit, the present price of all types of the Ford car is lowered materially. All those who purchase Ford cars will receive a special rebate of $40 to $60. Starting August 1st Ford cars in Gardnerville and every other city in the United States will be sold as follows: Runabout, $440, touring cars, $490 and town cars (coupe type) $690. Increased production is given as the reason for the present reduction in prices of Ford cars.
It's already been 81 days since the final out was recorded on the Douglas baseball team's dream season - 80 days since the state track & and field and swimming & diving championship meets were contested.
The Valley Cruisers 22nd annual Main Street Event is Friday through Sunday in Lampe Park and downtown Minden. Events include show and shine, barbecue dinner, swap meet, car corral, music and poker run.
Author Pat Hickey will talk about life in western Nevada and Lake Tahoe when he discusses his book, "Tahoe Boy, A Journey Back Home," at the Douglas County Historical Society's monthly lecture Thursday.
The Velveteen Rabbit has been visiting our yard the past couple of weeks. It is a beautiful gray Rex bunny with velvet like fur. I'll call her a she because she is so pretty, although it could be a boy.
The American Radio Relay League teacher enrichment training is held during the summer in four-day sessions in different locations around the United States.
Alpine's Parlor 200 of the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West host a barbecue, 3 p.m. Saturday, at Turtle Rock Park in Markleeville. The event includes a tri-tip dinner, horseshoe tournament and other games. Cost is $15. Information, (530) 694-2473.
The Old Time Music Festival is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in Genoa Town Park. The free event features the Country Valley Jug Stompers, Quake City Jug Band, the Hot Two Plus One, Julio and the Honeybunnies and the Mad Cow String Band.
Chautauqua and stargazing are some of the events coming this month at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, 1450 Highway 88, Minden.
The Sagebrush Wine'rs wine makers club meets 7:30 p.m. Monday at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension classroom, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Volunteers with the Douglas Animal Welfare Group's annual Hot August adoption event is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Douglas County Animal Shelter, 921 Pinenut Road, Gardnerville.
We at The R-C annually take an issue to offer up an overview of what to look for in the next three months as the fall athletic teams at Douglas open camp. Detailed season-previews for each fall sport will be run in the issues leading up the the official start of the season (Aug. 28). For now, here's a small preview of what's to come.
OMAHA, Neb.- Billy Buckner tossed seven scoreless innings Monday night, as the Reno Aces fired their second-straight shutout in a 5-0 victory over the Omaha Royals at Rosenblatt Stadium.
In gearing up for her junior year of high school, Douglas golf standout Bethany Wurster has taken on a hefty summer schedule.
Douglas High junior Troy Cohee, younger brother of the University of Utah's All-American skier Nick Cohee, is following in his brother's footsteps as he moved to the No. 2 national ranking in giant slalom among athletes his age this past week.
Despite having to take the long route, Dresslerville Athletic Club came back to win the Cal Neva Native Softball Classic championship this past weekend at Stodick Park.
RENO - The woman suing Ben Roethlisberger for alleged sexual assault has been accused of bragging about having consensual sex with him to a co-worker.
OMAHA, Neb.- Travis Blackley took a perfect game into the seventh inning and the Aces lost their no-hit bid in the eighth, en route to a 1-0 series-opening victory over the Omaha Royals Sunday at Rosenblatt Stadium.
DES MOINES, Iowa- Reno held a four-run lead in the sixth inning, but seven unanswered Iowa runs lifted the Cubs to a 10-7 victory over the Aces in the series finale at Principal Park.
DES MOINES, Iowa- Reno put together a comeback effort in the ninth inning Friday night, but the effort fell short, as the Iowa Cubs topped the Aces, 4-2, in front of 12,772 fans at Principal Park.
"For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so?" Matthew 5:46-47.
The long-awaited tomato harvest has begun. Tomatoes are ripening, but what's with the blackened leathery spot on the bottom? We put in all kinds of time and energy to grow lovely, delicious tomatoes and these are ugly.
David John and the Comstock Cowboys provide music for the annual Candy Dance dinner dance, 4-10 p.m. Sept. 26, in Genoa Town Park. Opening entertainment by Lacy J. Dalton.
DES MOINES, Iowa- Tony Barnette became the first Aces pitcher to reach double-digit victories on Thursday night, as the Aces topped Iowa, 6-5, in game two of the four-game series at Principal Park.
Rush Limbaugh thinks "Barack Nifong's" plan backfired. Obama had a stooge feed him a question at the health care press conference about Harvard professor Henry Gates' arrest.
Why is it that so many of us are so quick to point out in others what we don't like, without doing the same to ourselves? Is it that we all feel that improving our own likes, attitudes and feelings is much too difficult? I have found that we all do it, and that in and of itself, shows that we all are more alike that we realize.
On behalf of the Carson Valley Trails Association, I want to thank the community for supporting our first "Hike for Health" Hike-a-Thon.
I sent the below to the Douglas County tax collector on Aug. 3, 2009. I urge other Douglas County property owners who are fed up with being nickeled and dimed to death to contact the county treasurer to voice their opinion. In my opinion, the surcharges that have been added to credit and debit card payments amount to a non-voter approved tax hike and should be rescinded immediately.
One can never shed too much light on Douglas County mysteries of "where has all the money gone?" Like our national quandary of "who got the treasury's trillions?" but on a smaller county scale it's the stuff novels are made of.
EDITOR: The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently produced a new map showing their concept of the Carson Valley floodplain.
I read with great interest the article by Wanda M. Holmes of the Gardnerville Ranchos on your opinion page of July 8.
The Bighorns fall baseball program will have tryouts for the 18-under and 14-under teams Saturday morning at Western Nevada College.
Combine tradition with love for the game, some top-level talent, even a unique twist thrown in for good measure, and you have the ingredients for the Cal-Neva Native Softball Classic this weekend at Stodick Park.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The NCAA will no longer hold championship tournaments in states that permit betting on single games.
Skis, books, clothing, household items, a fishing boat and two cars are some of what will be found at the St. Gall Catholic Church annual rummage sale, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at the church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Boy Scout Troop 411 serves coffee and donuts. Information, 782-2852.
The winner of the Douglas County Historical Society's July photo contest is Kathleen Belles. Her whimsical portrait of patriotism is reminiscent of the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington, D.C. Congratulations to Kathleen and thanks to all who entered the contest.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at 782-5121, ext. 210 or sirete@record
Wild Horse Children's Theater offers one-week musical theater workshops instructed by professional New York actors Sierra Scott and Nicholas Aliberti beginning Monday.
As some of you may remember, the Carson Valley FFA had a colt named Flash that was raised by a couple of girls in the FFA for their SAE project.
The GE Energy Family Concert Series continues with the Savannah Blue Southern Rock Revue playing at 6:30-8:30 p.m. tonight in Minden Park. An opening band previously scheduled for 6 p.m. has canceled.
The menu for the week of Aug. 10-14 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 783-6455.
The Douglas County 4-H and FFA members from Carson Valley Shepherds, Carson Valley Beef, and Douglas High School FFA participated in the Eastern Sierra Tri- County Fair on July 15-18 in Bishop, Calif. At the fair, sheep, beef, hogs, turkeys, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and goats were shown.
Create pebble pets or jewelry, play board games and compete on Wii during the Dragonslayers Teen Advisory Board's free teen summer reading event, 3-5:30 p.m. today, at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden. For age 12 and older. Snacks and drinks provided. Information, douglas.lib.nv.us or 782-9841.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The National Football League is in a turmoil over Twitter. Some teams won't even allow fans to send Twitter updates while they are watching practices this summer.
Every couple of years the readers might recall a progression of the Alta Alpina junior cycling team that is recounted like in this article.
DES MOINES, Iowa- Iowa strung together three-straight singles with two outs and nobody on in the ninth inning Wednesday night, unlocking a 2-2 tie and walking-off with a 3-2 series-opening victory over Reno at Principal Park.
Brandon Watson fell just a home run short of his second cycle of the season, but Reno lost the lead in the ninth and went on to fall 12-10 to Colorado Springs Tuesday night at Aces Ballpark.
With football practice opening for McQueen Thursday and for the rest of the Northern 4A next week, the Sierra Nevada Sports Media Poll released its preseason football rankings Wednesday morning.
On behalf of the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff a big thank-you to all involved in the 2009 Tour of the California Alps - Death Ride on July 11.
EDITOR: Few have said that I have not been clear in my evaluation of Barack Obama, his cohorts in the executive branch, and the social progressives in Congress but I will reiterate nonetheless.
Jerry Dennis Sullivan of Minden wrote "Is he an alcoholic? No, just Irish," referring to Ted Kennedy in his letter published on July 31. Is Ted Kennedy an alcoholic? That's not for me to say. But I will say that I am surprised that someone whose name would indicate they are of Irish decent would make such a degrading statement regarding the Irish.
Growing up I never knew how lucky I was to have a mom who cared and loved so much for her children.
District Judge Dave Gamble needs to rethink his stance on gang sentencing after his recent sentencing of Miguel Rubio to five years probation for battery causing substantial bodily harm.
This summer I miss the dairyman. This dairyman, down the road, made the summer rain come. If our fields needed a sprinkle of water we would check to see if this certain dairyman had cut his hay fields and if he did, sure enough, a good summer shower would build in the mountains and douse his cut hay. Sometimes damaging the quality of his hay but it offered moisture to the rest of us and our surrounding dry fields.
A pipeline to Carson City from Minden may be the solution to several water problems in the north county and the capital.
Two instances involving nine young people doing the right thing are being recognized this week.
This will be the last notebook before the high school sports season starts to get back in gear next week. Next week, I'll have a basic snapshot of some of the storylines to watch around the region in the next couple of months.
The fall sports teams at Douglas High School will be holding voluntary conditioning sessions throughout the summer.
The Bighorns fall baseball program will have tryouts for the 18-under and 14-under teams Saturday morning at Western Nevada College.
What started as a logical way to meld an aerobic kickboxing with a resistance training class eight years ago has vaulted a Gardnerville martial arts studio toward the forefront of national Ultimate Bodyshaping Champion program.
Regardless of what happens the rest of the week, the second edition of the Douglas High School volleyball program's Mud Fest mud volleyball tournament will be bigger than the first.
The pastoral center at St. Gall Catholic Church on July 27, before the annual rummage sale. They are recycling this year and are calling themselves the 'St. Gall Rummage Green Team.' The rummage sale is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
At a session of the District Court held at Genoa, Judge Langan pronounced sentence upon Edward Delaney, who was found guilty of an assault with intent to kill. Defendant was sentenced to serve a term of not less than five years nor more than eight years in the Nevada State penitentiary. The story told on the stand by Delaney of killing a man at San Mateo for no other reason than that of wearing a fraternal pin on his coat, proved to be the truth.
The Valley Cruisers 22nd annual Main Street Event is Aug. 14-16 in Lampe Park and downtown Minden. Events include show and shine, barbecue dinner, swap meet, music and poker run.
Our local Relay for Life team, the Antelope Valley Survivors, is having a poker night, 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Walker Community Center, which will be a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The cost is a $20 donation for this fun evening. There will be a 50/50 and other raffles, and cocktails will be available. Please come out and support their efforts.
Brett Franklin and Shana Branson are engaged to married Aug. 29, 2009, in Gardnerville.
The GE Energy Family Concert Series continues with two bands in Minden Park on Friday - the Savannah Blue Southern Rock Revue and opening band 2AM.
More than 850 cars in the Hot August Nights Poker Run are expected to make an official lunch stop, about 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, in Minden Park during the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Authority and Town of Minden sponsored event.
The Douglas County Senior Center be closed Aug. 17-21 for repairs, but will operate with limited services at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane in Gardnerville.
Richard James Francis and Dylan Jake Russell earned the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America and will be advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout at a court of high honor, 7 p.m. Saturday, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building, 891 Mahogany Drive in Minden. All are welcome to attend.
Summer is flying by and the food is certainly flying off the shelves. First things first, I need to make an apology to the Democratic Women for leaving their name off the list last time for both a donation of food and a cash donation. We do thank you and apologize for missing your name.
Former Douglas High standout Chris Balcom-Miller continued his impressive start in rookie league baseball with the Casper Ghosts as he threw six shutout innings against Orem Sunday while striking out five and walking one.
Trent Oeltjen had two hits for Reno, but the Aces could only muster one run off three Colorado Springs pitchers Monday night in a 7-1 loss to the Sky Sox at Aces Ballpark.
Nevada junior quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been named to the watch list for the 2009 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award. See below for the official press release from the Davey O'Brien Foundation and its National Selection Committee.
Brandon Watson only played one inning Sunday night, but made it count by blasting a pair of doubles and knocking in the eventual game-winning run, as Reno came back to defeat the Sky Sox 10-9 at Aces Ballpark.
Tony Barnette threw 6.2 innings of two-run ball-and chipped in three hits-to help Reno defeat Colorado Springs 9-5 before 8,489 fans Saturday night at Aces Ballpark.
RENO, Nev.- Billy Buckner tossed the first complete game shutout in Aces history Friday night, striking out a career-high 12 batters en route to an 8-0 win over the Tacoma Rainiers in front of 8,013 fans at Aces Ballpark.
