Digest: Snyder scholarships available to Douglas seniors

The Nicole Snyder Memorial Fund is offering various scholarships for Douglas High School students graduating in the 2006-07 academic year who wish to pursue their studies at any level of post-secondary education.

A $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student participating in the varsity softball program during the 2007 season and two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to one male student and one female student participating in any varsity sports program during the 2006-07 school year.

Applicants will show they are motivated by a love of sports and hard work to accomplish goals by submitting a one- to two-page essay describing how softball/sports play a positive role in their lives.

Several $1,000 non-sports scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate integrity, leadership, an ability to face life's challenges, determination and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and a desire to contribute to society.

This award also requires a one- to two-page essay on one of five topics listed on the application.

Applicants must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. Students receiving a full tuition scholarship from another source will not be eligible.

Along with the essay, applicants must submit an application, student transcript verifying GPA and an autobiography.

Applications are available in the Douglas High School scholarship office or by contacting John and Patti Snyder at 265-6447.

Completed application packages may be dropped off at the Douglas scholarship office or mailed to the Nicole Snyder Memorial Fund, 1407 Selkirk Circle, Gardnerville, NV, 89460.

Applications must be received by March 30.

Snyder memorial dinner Feb. 26

The Block D Letterman's Club at Douglas High School will host the Nicole Snyder Memorial Dinner at the Barone & Reed Food Company Feb. 26 from 5 p.m. to closing.

It will mark the third consecutive year that Block D has honored Snyder's memory with the dinner.

Snyder, a multi-sport standout at Douglas, was killed in a car accident on Highway 395 near Genoa Lane in July 2004.

Barone & Reed has donated a portion of its proceeds from the dinner each year. Funs raised have helped fund the Nicole Snyder Memorial Scholarships.

"Nicole's memory and life truly are inspirational and she should not be forgotten," said Block D adviser Ernie Monfiletto. "This dinner is the least Block D can do in her memory.

"Hopefully she will not have died in vein and young people will be more careful while driving."

The scholarships are given annually to athletes that excel on the playing field, in the classroom and in the community.

Block D, the varsity letterman's club at the high school, strives to promote leadership, community service, role models, school pride and sportsmanship.

This year alone, the club has raised substantial funds for the annual turkey drive at Thanksgiving, new welcome mats at the Douglas High School gym and a large mural painted on the rear wall of the gym.

Barone & Reed is located at 1599 Esmeralda Ave., in Minden. Donations can also be made to the Block D Club. For more information, contact Monfiletto at 782-5136.

Carson Valley Chukar Club dinner

The 21st annual Carson Valley Chukar Club fundraiser event is scheduled for March 3 at 5 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

The event draws about 700 individuals every year and in 2006, the club raised more than $72,000 towards wildlife presentation.

Dinner includes tri-tip, homemade beans and tossed salad.

Rifles, shotguns, fishing equipment, wildlife artwork and an array of outdoor equipment will be available for raffle and auction.

Cocktails start at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m.

Cost is $25 for adults and $15 for under 18, which includes yearly dues and dinner.

All children in attendance must be a minimum of 16 years of age.

For more information, call Ron Pierini at 783-0602.

Girls' softball sign-ups

The Carson Valley Girls Softball Association is accepting sign-ups for the 2007 season.

Sign-up dates are March 3 from noon to 3 p.m.

All sign-ups will be at the Douglas County Parks & Recreation annex building across from Lampe Park.

Sign-up fees are $65 (ages 5 though 7), $70 (8 and older) and $150 maximum (family rate).

New players must bring copies of birth certificates. Returning players should bring completed registration forms.

Players must be age 5 as of Jan. 1, 2007 to be eligible to play and eligibility in each division is based on age as of Jan. 1, 2007 as well.

For more information, call Patti Snyder at 265-6447.

Adult volleyball sign-ups

The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department is taking registration for spring adult volleyball.

The registration deadline is Feb. 23. Registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost is $170 per team.

Leagues being offered include women's 6x6 (Monday nights), coed "A" 4x4 (Tuesday), men's 4x4 (Tuesday), coed "C" 6x6 (Wednesday) and coed "B" 6x6 (Thursday).

The leagues are scheduled to begin the week of March 6. For more information, call 782-9828.

Bowling fundraiser

The Carson Valley AYSO U12 Eliminators girls' soccer team will host a bowling fundraiser at Silver Strike Lanes on Feb. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Cost is $10 per person, which includes a free raffle ticket entry for a custom bowling ball and unlimited bowling for two hours.

For information or tickets, call (775) 315-4516.

AAU tryouts

The Carson Valley Basketball Association AAU basketball club will be conducting tryouts for current seventh-graders for the spring season Feb. 27 at Carson Valley Middle School from 3 to 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Andy Hughes at 782-8338.

Youth volleyball registration

The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department is taking registration for the youth volleyball league for grades 5-8 and teen volleyball league for grades 9-12.

Registration will run through March 9 and the season begins on March 31.

Games will be played on Saturdays at Carson Valley Middle School and practices will run one evening each week.

Cost is $60 per child and includes eight regular season games, a single-elimination tournament for seventh- and eighth-graders only, uniforms and participation awards for all.

Volunteers to coach the teams and sponsors to keep costs down are also being sought.

For more information, contact J.P. Albert at 782-9828.

Nevada Lightning softball

The Nevada Lightning 94 girls' 12-under fastpitch softball team is looking for players to complete its 2007 tournament roster.

For more information, contact Frank Lawrence at 240-4443 or Rollie Scarselli at 786-0766.

CVI spring golf outing

The 18th annual Carson Valley Inn Spring Stag Golf Outing is April 26-29 at the two Genoa Lakes courses.

The Friday round will be at the Genoa Resort course and the Saturday round will be at the Genoa Lakes course.

The 36-hole scramble has proven to be a popular kick-off to the Northern Nevada golf season with players attending from throughout the West coast.

Players can come in teams of four or be teamed with others. Non-cash awards will be given to the top teams in each flight along with drawing prizes and closest-to-the-hole prizes.

Each participant also receives a souvenir tournament shirt and hat.

For more information, visit www.cvinn.com or call 783-6665. All participants must be over 21.

Kids' Fishing Derby

The dates for the 18th annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Lampe Park have been set for June 2 and 3 at Lampe Park.

The fish for the derby are being raised at Mason Valley Hatchery and Lahontan Hatchery. Derby organizers will also be purchasing fish from American Trout & Salmon out of Susanville, Calif.

This year, the grand prize for the raffle drawing will be a Kuzuma Pro 90 ATV with gloves and a helmet. A Playstation 3 console, and a guided salmon trip from Success Fishing Guide along with many other prizes have been donated.

Raffle tickets are $1 or six for $5 and can be purchased at Douglas County Parks & Recreation.

For more information, call 265-1795.

Each ticket this year will receive a free soft serve cone from McDonald's.

Organizers are in need of approximately 300-plus volunteers to help with the event.

More than 2,200 children are expected to participate in the derby this year, making it one of the largest free fishing derbies west of the Mississippi River.

To volunteer, contact Trent Dowell at KFDvolunteers@aol.com or 267-2724 or Pamela Rodrigues at NevadaBobE@aol.com or 265-1795.

Volunteer forms may also be picked up from Douglas County Parks & Recreation office on Waterloo Lane across from Lampe Park.

Trophies will be awarded for the largest fish caught in each session and there will be an overall winner for the largest fish caught.

Old Guys Basketball

Men 35 and older interested in playing pickup basketball are invited to the basketball court in the Pastoral Center at St. Gall Catholic Church every Sunday at 4 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m.

After teams are chosen, games go either full-court or half-court depending on how many show up. The sessions are strictly for fun and exercise.

Cost is $50, which is donated to the church for court upkeep. The sessions run from September to June.

For more information, contact John Parra at 265-3586.