Tyler May hit two home runs and had four RBIs to lead the Douglas baseball team to an 11-2 win over South Tahoe in the first game of a doubleheader at the Lake Thursday afternoon. Check back to www.recordcourier this evening for results of the second game.
The tempest of hatred directed against the remarks of Miss USA beauty pageant contestant, Carrie Prejean, (Miss California); has had the unintended result of bringing to light the fundamental hypocrisy of those opposing the good plan of God concerning gender relations.
The April 22 letter from Chuck Lacey, talking about stopping the lies and finger pointing was really entertaining. Especially after I have witnessed extreme anger, hatefulness, finger pointing and ugly lies toward our president for the last eight years. Mr. Lacey how in the world will the Democrats stand up to terrorism when they can't even stand up to Fox News or talk radio?
Are you as outraged as I am about the legislature watering down the Clean Indoor Air Act? Do what I did. Call the legislative hotline (a real live person) at 684-6789 and tell them: "No to bringing back indoor smoke, no to Senate Bill 372." Every legislator will either read or hear your message. Do not waste time " do it now.
In a guest opinion of April 22, Terry Burnes' 12 ideas to improve the development review process seem like a no-brainer to me. But perhaps more importantly, the credentials of the writer carry instant credibility so our local leaders need to pay attention and take action.
Each year the Centers for Disease Control estimates-36,000 people die from flu-related illnesses.
The May Day Dance for the Cure is 7:30-11:30 p.m. today at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Dance to music from '60s, '70s, '80s and beyond. Cost $5 per person, $7 per couple, $10 per family. Tickets at Scolari's in Gardnerville or at the door. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Information, Craig, 782-5550.
Saturday is opening day of the Genoa Court House Museum, Student-Senior Day for May and Snowshoe Thompson Day all wrapped into one. Don Thompson relates history and stories about Snowshoe at 11 a.m. Douglas County Historic Society members receive a 20 percent discount on merchandise in the museum and non-members get a 10 percent discount.
Over the weekend, I walked around the neighborhood and everywhere I went people were spraying weeds with herbicides. Gardeners and landscapers use numerous pesticides at this time of year to keep a yard looking good. All these chemicals have the potential to contaminate surface and groundwater. I wanted to share some precautions that will help protect water quality.
Put on your comfortable shoes, grab a bag and hit the ATM because it's a big rummage sale weekend in Carson Valley. At least five organizations have rummage sales today through Sunday: Boy Scout Troop 495, Carson Valley Community Food Closet, Flip Flop Kids Consignment Shop, Carson Valley Lions and St. Gall Catholic Church.
Are you looking for a fun and safe place for your children after school? The Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley offers services Monday through Friday at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
The Carson Valley Inn celebrates Mother's Day on May 10 with a Mother's Day brunch buffet in the Shannon Ballroom, Sunday brunch in Fiona's Bar and Grill inside the Carson Valley Inn and Mother's Day dinner specials in Fiona's and Katie's Country Kitchen.
Menu for the week of May 4-8 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 783-6455.
The Carson Valley Arts Council presents Mumbo Gumbo on May 8 at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden.
The Tahoe Figure Skating Club's Spring into Skating ice show is 5-6 p.m. May 9 at the South Tahoe Ice Arena, 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Details for Arts & Entertainment 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.
The Nevada baseball team (22-20, 7-4 WAC) just completed a 12-game home stand going 8-4, the last five were nonconference games but the final 12 games of the regular season will be Western Athletic Conferene contests beginning this weekend at the home of the defending College World Series and WAC Champion Fresno State (20-23, 4-8 WAC) Bulldogs.
With the boating season heating up, the Nevada Department of Wildlife's boat titling and registration services at the Carson City Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are now available each and every Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (beginning May 6). The boat titling and registration service desk is located in the Carson City DMV, 555 Wright Way.
RENO, Nev. - Season tickets for the 2009 Nevada Wolf Pack football season are now on sale, the athletic department announced today.
It's no secret that in order to play college soccer, it takes a year-round commitment to the sport throughout high school and even prior.
May is bike to work month. There are many organizations out there that organize bike to work weeks
As you might have read last week, the Pinenut Cracker is Saturday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and racing begins at 11 a.m.
Just a small report on how the local stream opener unfolded.
Alex Rodriguez used performance enhancing steroids while he was in high school? The Oakland Raiders picked the third or fourth best wide receiver with the seventh overall pick in the NFL draft? Brett Favre could return to the NFL this fall? Let's just say that nobody should be as shocked by any of these developments as Paula Abdul was stunned to find Adam Lambert in the bottom three of the American Idol voting Wednesday night.
Just a small report on how the local stream opener unfolded.
RENO, Nev. " With the inaugural homestand now in the books, the Reno Aces return to Aces Ballpark on Thursday night for another action-packed four-game series at Aces Ballpark.
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada will play host to Arizona and UCLA at Mackay Stadium as part of multi-game deal with each school, athletics director Cary Groth announced today.
Heading into the final Sierra League tournament of the season, the Douglas High golf team is exactly where it needs to be in order to clinch a regional team berth.
14-12 overall, 10-4 Sierra League, 7-2 home, 3-3 away, 4-7 neutral, 11-5 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
20-7-1 overall, 9-3 Sierra League, 7-2 home, 10-3 away, 4-1-1 neutral, 17-5 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
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My son's principal called me and said, "School is not for playing."
South Tahoe got a jump on the Douglas Tigers on Tuesday in a Sierra Division softball game at The Field of Dreams.
The Douglas baseball team took on a Wooster club that has been hot as of late Tuesday afternoon in Reno and walked away with a 9-4 win.
FRESNO, Calif."Josh Whitesell had four hits and Rusty Ryal hit his first-career Triple-A home run, but the Fresno Grizzlies scored seven times over the first four innings to run away with a 10-5 victory over the Reno Aces in the series finale at Chukchansi Park.
Reno, Nev. - University of Nevada (22-20) freshman infielder Joe Kohan delivered a two-out game winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Wolf Pack a 3-2 victory over UC Davis on Tuesday night at Peccole Park in Reno. With the victory the Pack improved to 22-20 while the Aggies dropped to 7-32 on the season.
I'm still kind of catching up from the last weekend in Carson Valley sports, so there isn't a whole lot extra to write in this week's notebook. Here are a couple things though:
After a so-so winter and some late moisture, -things are greening up for the first full month of spring.
In support of Leslie Williamson's letter, "This is a Christian nation," today they don't teach about God in school so people don't know that church and state are being divided in a way that the founding fathers never intended.
My son's principal called me and said, "School is not for playing."
I was surprised to hear that our school board voted to eliminate our certified librarians at our middle schools as a contingency cost saving measure. I have spent some time volunteering at the Carson Valley Middle School library and have seen first hand the value of a certified librarian for our students.
Thank you for your timely editorial about the importance of protecting the ditches in both Carson Valley and eastern Alpine and pointing out how vital they are to the ranchers who work hard and long to clean and maintain them.
Northern 4A High Desert League league overall
Last week I received a great release from the Mono County Sheriff Department that needs to be shared.
Haley Simpson and Jason Gwinn are engaged to be married July 10, 2009, at Capital Christian Center in Carson.
Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center hosts Sweet Night Out, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville.
The Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Roundup hosts a free field trip to the Northern Nevada Correctional Center prison farm in Carson City on Saturday to view the year-round organic vegetable and compost production, biomass plant, and wild horse program.
by Leah McKinney Douglas County 4-H Livestock Project reporter, Special to The R-C
The Carson Valley Art Association hosts a four-day watercolor workshop with Peter Darvas at the University of Nevada, Reno, Cooperative Extension office, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
The Douglas County Creamery which has played an important part in the prosperity of Carson Valley for 22 years, closed its door this morning and will remain idle for the present. Her big churns stand idle, simply because dairying here is not sufficient to support two creameries. Many of the stockholders in this creamery are interested in the one at Minden.
High school students competed for $3,000 in scholarship prizes at the Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley's 11th annual Stars of Tomorrow Talent Showcase on Saturday at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
The Douglas High girls' track team continued its amazing season Saturday afternoon, winning the Big George Invitational in impressive fashion.
Douglas High senior Taryn Williams was torn between opposite corners of the country.
FRESNO, Calif."Reno fell behind by two runs in the first and never was able to recover, falling by a 6-0 count to the Fresno Grizzlies Monday night at Chukchansi Park.
With pitchers from both Manogue and Douglas on the tops of their games Tuesday afternoon, it was apparent that only a couple of plays would separate the two teams on the scoreboard.
Call it one of those statistical anomalies that tend to crop up in baseball.
On the pretext of seeing Coby, our 19-year-old grandson, we break free of winter's clutches and head south. Coby is a new Marine stationed at 29 Palms, Calif.
The Douglas County Senior Center participants and the Young At Heart Senior Citizens Club would like to thank the Park Cattle Co. for their generous contribution, which was used to paint the interior of the senior center. The center is now a much brighter and more cheerful place for senior activities. Thanks again Park Cattle Co.
Congratulations to Carson Valley Community Theatre on their production of "Hollywood Arms" presented April 18.
Last Saturday, in cooperation with Nevada State Bank, Nanosecond, Boy Scout Troop 411, and my office, Computer Corps and Soroptimists International of Carson Valley held the first eCycle Day in Minden.
RENO, Nev."Despite chopping the lead in half with runs in the fifth and sixth innings, the Aces' efforts for a series split Friday night fell short, as the visiting Sky Sox rolled to a 13-3 victory over Reno at Aces Ballpark.
Reno, Nev. - University of Nevada (19-20) senior outfielder Aaron Henry delivered the game winning hit in the bottom of the ninth inning to complete the Wolf Pack three-run inning as they defeated CSU Bakersfield (8-27) 7-6 in the first game of a three-game nonconference series at Peccole Park Friday night. With the victory the Pack improved to 19-20 while the Roadrunners, a first-year program, fell to 8-27.
RENO, Nev. - It took a little bit for Nevada's bats to warm up on a chilly April day, but the Wolf Pack pitching was hot enough to give WAC-leading Nevada a sweep over Utah State on Friday at Hixson Park.
I loved reading the words of my Christian brother, Leo Kruger, in his article, "Resurrection, what next?" It calls each of us to ask, where do we go from here? If you don't personally know this Savior, Jesus, I invite you to seek Him, call upon Him to reveal Himself and show His mighty power. Know the One who suffered for us. Look to know the resurrection power the Apostle Paul speaks of in Philippians 3:10.
Spectators welcome at the Silver State Gymkhana Club meet, 10 a.m. today, in the Pinenut Arena at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Riders compete in pole bending, barrel racing and other events.
The Topaz Sagehens' 33rd annual rummage sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 9 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10 at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center, 33904 Carter Way, Wellington. Chili dogs, hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee, bake sale items, homemade candy and salsa for sale. Raffle prizes.
The Flip Flop Kids Shop Consignment sale is May 1-3 at the new location of the Casa Bella Plaza, 1644 Highway 395, Minden. Sale times are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 2 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3.
RENO, Nev."Alex Romero tripled twice and finished with four hits as the Reno Aces bounced back from an early deficit and rallied late for an 8-5 victory over the Colorado Springs Sky Sox Thursday night at Aces Ballpark.
The Douglas High baseball team picked up an important Sierra League win Thursday afternoon, knocking off Manogue 8-3 in Reno.
Monday's failure of two irrigation ditches -illustrate how it's not enough to have adequate moisture in the mountains.
The annual Pinenut Cracker mountain bike race is set for May 2 with registration beginning at 8 a.m. and the first racing starting at 11 a.m.
The Alta Alpina club party was last Monday and I heard we had more people there than have been at the spring party in several years.
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Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . .
For the second year in a row, many of the top track & field programs from around Northern Nevada will descend on Douglas High School for the Big George Invitational on Saturday.
Soroptimist International of Carson Valley seeks candidates for their next long-term community project. The club is nearing completion of their current project to raise money for the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center and is looking to next project.
Sertoma's 17th annual Carson Valley Chili Cookoff & Craft Fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Carson Valley Inn between the gas station and casino.
The Knights of Columbus bingo today benefits Peggy Pedrojetti with medical bills. Doors open at 6 p.m., play starts at 7 p.m. at St. Gall Catholic Church, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Blackout bonus is $1,199. Food and drinks available for purchase. Knights provide popcorn, coffee and snacks.
High school students compete for $3,000 in scholarship prizes at the Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley's 11th annual Stars of Tomorrow Talent Showcase on Saturday at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden.
Menu for the week of April 27 through May 1 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 783-6455.
Trees and shrubs are blooming everywhere, making people wonder "what are those flowering trees/shrubs I'm seeing?" Color is everywhere and spring is here.
The Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Roundup hosts a free field trip to the Northern Nevada Correctional Center prison farm in Carson City on May 2 to view the year-round organic vegetable and compost production, biomass plant, and wild horse program.
The theme for the Carson Valley Photo Club's April photo contest was Spring Colors. Merry Muller's picture of tulips titled "Happy Birthday" won first place and her photo "So Many Daffodils" was third place. Carol Heinrichy captured second place with her picture "Daffodil Hill." The photo club's pictures are on display at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden.
Details for Arts & Entertainment 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.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. The East Fork Fire & Paramedic Districts Fire Cadet program is part of the nationwide Exploring division under the Boy Scouts of America's Learning for Life career education program.
Have you taken the perfect April photo yet? Last week I saw some lawn men with their huge mowers getting ready to mow lawns with snow on them. How perfect is that for April? Did any of you happen to get that one? Whatever you do have, get it into the museum or the e-mail address below by Thursday, April 30.
RENO, Nev."The Aces hopped out to a quick 5-0 lead in the first inning Wednesday, but the Colorado Springs Sky Sox proceeded to score 16 times over the next eight innings to run away with a 16-8 victory over Reno at Aces Ballpark.
Shawn Estes, P, Albequerque Isotopes (Dodgers Triple-A): Estes is carrying a 4.50 ERA on the year with five strikeouts and three walks in two starts.
The Douglas High boys' golf team stayed in the hunt for a team berth to the Northern 4A Regional Championships with a fifth place finish at their home tournament at Genoa Lakes on Tuesday.
Rank Pts pvs 1. Douglas (3) 54 1 2. Reno (2) 53 2
Heading into its 20th year, the Kids' Fishing Derby finds itself extremely short on both monetary and merchandise donations.
The first game of a crucial Sierra League series went to the Bishop Manogue softball team, by just a hair.
Reno, Nev. - The University of Nevada (18-20) baseball team dropped a 10-7 nonconference game to Pacific (16-19) at Peccole Park in Reno Tuesday night. The loss leaves the Wolf Pack 18-20 on the season while the Tigers improved to 16-19.
RENO, Nev."Seth Etherton allowed just three runs over seven innings of work Tuesday night, but the Aces offense couldn't muster enough production as Reno dropped a 3-2 decision to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in the series opener at Aces Ballpark.
The 2009 High Sierra Flycasters fundraising dinner was a great success, thanks to the generosity of our supporters here in the Carson Valley.
EDITOR: Come on Record-Courier. Will you publish any political letter to the editor as long as it's slanted against the Democratic party?
In 1776, the Declaration of Independence declared, "all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among those are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness." Our freedoms come not from man, nor government, but from God. President John Adams stated, "...the Declaration of Independence first organized the social compact on the foundation of the Redeemer's mission upon earth...it laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity."
When I read about Sen. Ensign's comments to Douglas High School students where he stated that "when the people are not moral enough to care for the next generation," I was taken aback because the rhetoric of the party of moral values is back.
This week's Douglas-Manogue baseball series will have a huge effect on the Sierra League playoff picture, whatever way it goes.
EDITOR: April is National Cancer Control month. The American Cancer Society is dedicated to improving the cancer outlook for minorities and the medically underserved. Eliminating disparity in the cancer burden is one of the overarching themes of the society's 2015 challenge goals.
On May 1, members of the Nevada Economic Forum meet to provide the last piece of the budget puzzle before the Legislature completes its work.
I recently spent months trying to influence the county's permit process for a project in my neighborhood, to little avail.
The Carson Valley Community Food Closet has been busier than ever these past few weeks and our community has been amazing in support of our work even in these tough times. Once again we wish to thank all those who donate so generously of their food and money, as well as time as volunteers help to gather the food, sort and stock the shelves and distribute the food to our clients.
Lehi Toskin, a local Boy Scout in the Pine Nut District, is organizing a hair collection drive for the nonprofit organization Locks of Love for his Eagle Scout project. Locks of Love provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. They meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. The prostheses they provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.
High school students compete for $3,000 in scholarship prizes at the Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley's 11th annual Stars of Tomorrow talent competition Saturday at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden.
Show Mom how much you appreciate her by taking her out for an evening of dancing and entertainment at the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's Mother/Son Dance, 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 9, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Building.
I can't believe I am going to write a column about my baby sister getting married. It was such a beautiful ceremony at Harveys Casino in South Lake Tahoe at their chapel. A very quick ceremony with her three best friends as the bride girls and his best men walked down the aisle. Ken is the middle of 13 kids. There were about a 100 people who showed up for the wedding from mostly the west coast or Bay area.
South Lake Tahoe painter Peter Darvas gives a demonstration at the monthly meeting of the Carson Valley Art Association, 1:30 p.m. Friday, at the University of Nevada, Reno, Cooperative Extension conference room, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Refreshments served. Information, Ron Clarke, 782-8035.
The Douglas County Public Library hosts a free employment assistance workshop, noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, at 1625 Library Lane in Minden. Michelle Garton of Nevada JobConnect covers resume preparation, cover letters, interviewing and online job searching.
A young man named Geo. White, employed on the Dangberg home ranch, suffered a compound fracture of the leg when a horse he was riding dropped dead, pinning the rider beneath him. A physician was called from Carson and upon examination found the injury to be of a very serious nature and the young man was taken to a Reno hospital where the proper care can be given. The broken bone protruded through the flesh of the leg, making a very painful injury.
Two truckloads of computers, printers, monitors, copiers, cell phones, copiers and other electronic waste was collected at the E-Cycle Day event sponsored by Soroptimists of Carson Valley and ComputerCorps of Carson City on Saturday.
Jackie Loomis of Carson City talks with her friends at the St. Gall Women's Society tea. Bill Moody of Gardnerville shops at the flea market on Esmeralda Avenue on Saturday.
Entry-level anglers will learn everything from bass fishing techniques to which bait to use at a free clinic sponsored by the Nevada Department of Wildlife on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Mason Valley Hatchery. Pre-registration is required, and the class is limited to the first 20 who enroll. The minimum age is 10.
If you always wanted to learn how to make your own flies or learn how to "match the hatch" the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) will teach you the basics in a free class. The fly-tying class will be held over three evenings, May 5, 6 and 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each night. The class will start with a basic fly and progressively work up to a more advanced fly by the third class and is designed for beginning to intermediate level fly tiers. Class is limited to the first 15 persons who sign-up.
Carson Valley resident Doug Swalm won blue division of the Carson Valley Senior Open Thursday.
Baseball Varsity Thursday: Douglas at Manogue, 3:30 p.m. Saturday: Douglas vs. Manogue (2), 11 a.m.
Northern 4A High Desert League league overall
The Carson Valley Basketball Association's first run at hosting an offseason tournament was a success on and off the floor.
While the Douglas High softball team got some time off from gameplay last week, the Lady Tigers' home park has been under some minor renovations.
RENO, Nev."John Hester hit a first-inning grand slam for Reno Monday night, setting the tone for an offensive night of baseball that ended with the Aces taking a 10-9 decision over the Salt Lake Bees in the series finale at Aces Ballpark.
Douglas High senior Jessica Waggoner isn't messing around.
Carson and Douglas high schools flexed their respective muscles at Saturday's 7th annual CHS-Kiwanis Track & Field Invitational.
Douglas senior Tyler May capped off a brilliant week at the Bishop Gorman Easter Classic with perhaps an even more brilliant performance.
Reno, Nev. - University of Nevada (18-19, 7-4 WAC) junior outfielder Brett Hart entered the game in the top of the eighth inning as a defensive replacement in right field but delivered a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning after the Wolf Pack had fallen behind as they went on to win 8-7 over New Mexico State in the final game of a four-game Western Athletic Conference series at Peccole Park in Reno, Sunday afternoon. Each team won two games in the four-game series played over the last four days.
RENO, Nev."After already forcing extra innings in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Reno Aces tried to conjure a bit more late-inning magic on Sunday afternoon, but a dramatic 11th inning play-at-the-plate went in favor of the visiting team, and the Salt Lake Bees outlasted Reno 5-4 in front of 8,384 fans at Aces Ballpark.
After winning their pool at the Bishop Gorman Easter Classic earlier in the week, the Douglas High baseball team ran into a wall in the semifinals Friday night.
RENO " Fred Kimotsuki and his family walked down the third-base side of Aces Ballpark on Friday night and then stopped just behind the patio deck in left field.
RENO -- Reno Aces manager Brett Butler called the atmosphere for the
FRESNO, Calif, -- It was exactly the pitchers' duel that was expected between Nevada's Katie Holverson and Fresno State's Morgan Melloh.
Reno, Nev. - The University of Nevada (17-18, 6-3 WAC) baseball team fell 9-6 to New Mexico State University (31-7, 6-4 WAC) in the second game of a four-game Western Athletic Conference series at Peccole Park in Reno Friday afternoon.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has identified an incorrect phone number listed on hunting and fishing licenses sold at point of sale locations, such as retail sporting goods outlets. Approximately 50 of Nevada's 160 license agents are presently using the point of sales system to sell licenses.
Reno, Nev. - The University of Nevada (17-17, 6-2 WAC) used a four-run sixth inning to break a 4-4 tie and went on to defeat New Mexico State University (30-7, 5-4 WAC) 11-5 in the first game of a four-game Western Athletic Conference series at Peccole Park in Reno Thursday night. With the victory the Wolf Pack remain in first place in the WAC with a 6-2 record while the Aggies dropped to 5-4 in conference play and 30-7 on the year.
As the warmer days get more numerous, there are more and more activities for cyclists.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . OK, they built it. Finally. Now, will you come to the ballpark?
High school students compete for $3,000 in scholarship prizes at the Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley's 11th annual Stars of Tomorrow talent competition April 25 at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden.
Austin's House Pay It Forward program helps raise awareness about child abuse and neglect during National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
Last weekend we celebrated one of the greatest events in all history " the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. An event recognized all over the world and celebrated by millions and millions of people.
Helen and Malcolm, played by Samantha Vardas-Doane and Thomas Rao, spy on their neighbors in 'Hollywood Arms.'
It's a moment James McLaughlin will probably never forget.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo."Reno scored two runs in the third and two more in the fourth to take slim lead, but a six-run seventh inning for Colorado Springs lifted the Sky Sox to a 10-4 victory over the Aces in the series finale Thursday afternoon at Security Service Field.
Would you know what to do if someone was having a heart attack, or if your child began choking? No one wants to think about these scenarios, but they could happen. The best thing to do is learn how to respond when an emergency occurs. Your response could mean the difference between life and death.
Menu for the week of April 20-24 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 783-6455.
The March 7 performance of "Portrait of a Pioneer Lady" has been airing on Channel 16 at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. all week. The last two showings are today. If you miss the reruns on Channel 16, we will most likely reprise the performance next March for Women in History Month.
The other day, I opened a cupboard in my laundry room and instead of finding what I was looking for, was treated to a shower of sorts as the contents overloading the shelves tumbled out.
Mason Shafer, Dakhoda Eyerly and Makayla Eyerly practice the Warrior 2 or, in Sanskrit, the Virabhadrasa pose. The Yoga Loft, 1528 Highway 395, Suite 200 in Gardnerville, celebrates Earth Day with Kids Yoga, 4-5 p.m. April 22. Parents and grandparents
Every year animals invade our yards, eat our veggies, fruits or plants, use the garden for a cat box, dig tunnels or create mounds in our lawns. There are different commercial repellents available to help you solve your animal challenges.
Details for the Arts & Entertainment column 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.
Benefits of joining the Douglas County Historical Society include free admission to the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center and the Genoa Court House Museum, 10 percent discount at museum stores, quarterly newsletter, invitation of special events, discount on special classes and educational programs.
The full staff of Tangles Hair Studio is ready to give haircuts for a good cause. The Gig 4 Wigs Cut-a-thon on Saturday features a Hawaiian barbecue, live music, raffles, chair massages and $10 hair cuts.
Carson Valley Community Theatre Group presents 'Hollywood Arms,' at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave. in Minden.
We only have one more week until the 2009 season will be in full cast. The season begins April 25 and runs through Nov. 15.
TeamPtsPvs 1. Douglas (4)556 2. Reno (1)501
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo."Trailing 2-0 in the eighth inning, the Reno Aces rallied for five runs in the frame to capture a come-from-behind, 5-2 victory on Wednesday at Security Service Field.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo."Josh Whitesell celebrated his 27th birthday with two hits and an RBI, but three Colorado Springs runs in the fourth and fifth innings proved to be too much for Reno Tuesday night, as the Sky Sox topped the Aces 7-2 at Security Service Field.
It's finally here! Baseball season! I look forward to opening day all winter long. The thing that makes this year so special is one of the best things to hit Northern Nevada since the state became a state (well, that might be an exaggeration but not to me) and that's the Reno Aces triple-A baseball club.
I am more than pleased to correct my letter published in the April 8 edition of The Record-Courier. Based on hearsay I wrongly accused Assemblyman James Settelmeyer of supporting a new tax and bonding authority for a multi-county health district including as a minimum Douglas County and Carson City. Our votes on the tax would not be needed.
An empty vehicle parked at a popular spot is the only thing searchers had to go on last week in their search for Leslie Lee Gray.
Northern 4A High Desert League
The Carson Valley Basketball Association, the offseason Amateur Athletic Union branch of youth and high school basketball in the area, will be taking a big step forward this weekend.
Shawn Estes, P, Albequerque Isotopes (Dodgers Triple-A): Estes allowed one run on three hits in four innings of work while striking out three in a 3-1 win over the Iowa Cubs Monday night.
It's that weird spot during the spring season when Douglas High is just coming off its spring break and Washoe County is just heading into theirs.
"Hollywood Arms," the comedic drama about comedienne Carol Burnett's childhood in Hollywood in the 1940s and '50s, runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the CVIC Hall in Minden. The play is produced by the Carson Valley Community Theatre Group.
The committee of arrangement in charge of the Indian celebration to be held in Gardnerville, April 25th, have been busy for the past ten day. The biggest problem to be solved was the feeding of 600 Indians, but the committee handled the proposition in a business like way. Instead of barbecuing the beef in an open pit, it is to be roasted in the oven at the baker shop. Bread, potatoes, coffee and doughnots will go to make up the bill of fare of the barbecue.
April 25 is the opening of fishing season on the West Walker River, and we are happily awaiting the big day. That evening, beginning 5 p.m. at the Walker Community Center, the Northern Mono Chamber of Commerce will hold a fish fry dinner in celebration. This will be followed at approximately 7 p.m. by a poker night, sponsored by the Antelope Valley Survivors of the Relay for Life. Judging by the previous poker nights, it will be a fun time for all. Try to be there for both events.
The Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department kicks off its 13th year of the Family Summer Concert Series at Minden Park on May 29. Last year's community events, drew large crowds from Douglas County.
Tough economic times inspire people to be like their agrarian ancestors and grow their own food. First-timers to more experienced gardeners may all benefit from the information available at the University of Nevada, Reno, Cooperative Extension.
Mr. and Mrs. Celester Johnson of Gardnerville announce the engagement of their daughter Brandi Marie Johnson to Anthony Kindig of Reno.
The Record-Courier accepts announcements for engagements, weddings and landmark wedding anniversaries. Forms are available at The R-C, 1503 Highway 395, Suite G, Gardnerville, or information may be faxed to (775) 782-6152 or e-mailed to editor@recordcourier.com
Patrons of the Carson Valley Lions Club Great Garage Sale will notice a major change at the annual event set for May 2: No manure.
St. Gall Catholic Church Women's Society spring tea and fashion show is 1 p.m. Saturday in the St. Gall Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Tickets are $25.
MINDEN, Nev. Chairwoman of the Minden Fortnightly fundraiser committee Kim Chapman with Minden Town Board Chairman Dave Sheets, Eileen Boettiger of the Carson Valley Community Food Closet and Kristie Traver of the Family Support Council.
The sunny weather, blooming daffodils and bright yellow forsythia have gardeners thinking about plants and gardens. My friend Woods recently asked me if aphids overwinter. This is a great question because it influences what is done to control them.
The Douglas County Historical Society's Great Barns of Carson Valley tour is 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 23. Tickets are $25 for non-members and $20 for Douglas County Historical Society members.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo." Brandon Watson had four hits and Cesar Valdez earned the victory in his Triple-A debut Monday night, as the Reno Aces cruised past the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 10-2 in the series opener at Security Service Field.
The Douglas High softball team went up against some stiffer competition down in Las Vegas last week and came back with the marks to prove it.
13-10 overall, 9-2 Sierra League, 6-1 home, 3-2 away, 4-7 neutral, 10-3 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
13-6 overall, 6-3 Sierra League, 5-2 home, 8-2 away, 1-1 neutral, 13-5 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah "Aces starter Tony Barnette was sharp in his Triple-A debut, striking out seven, but the Salt Lake Bees were too much on Opening Night at Spring Mobile Ballpark, defeating Reno 6-2 in the first game in Aces franchise history.
The most powerful words ever spoken are "I will rise." The resurrection of Jesus Christ proves that He is who He says He is " the Messiah, the Savior.
Easter services at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Carson Valley Christian Center, 1095 Stephanie Way, Minden, cvcwired.com
A day after handing Reno its first loss of the season, the Douglas High baseball team handed the Huskies one of their worst losses in over a year.
The Douglas High boys' golf team took fifth at the Sierra League Tournament in Fallon earlier this week as three players made their varsity debuts for the Tigers.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. The second annual state conference for Court Appointed Special Advocates was held last week at the Carson Valley Inn. CASAs are appointed by judges to provide a voice to children who are either victims of abuse or involved in custody situations in divorce cases
Thanks to all of you who came by the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center for Student-Senior Day. The program was excellent and the Washoe stories of Coyote and Lizard and other animals were delightful. Thanks to the Washoe people for sharing their history and storytelling with us.
Details needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com or 782-5121, ext. 210.
Carson Valley resident and professional comic Kat Simmons teaches a six-week stand-up comedy workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 15 through May 27, at the Unity Center in Carson City.
Christ Presbyterian Church will be open on Good Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, for prayers around the cross. Candle lighting and Scripture reading at 9 a.m. and noon, followed by Communion service at 3 p.m. Pastor Bill Baltz leads a closing vespers service at 6 p.m.
A herd of monster tumbleweeds blew across the highway in front of Jonathan Cleveland the night he was driving a moving truck to his new home in Carson Valley.
On behalf of the board of directors of the Carson Valley Children's Center/Austin's House, I would like to take this opportunity to publically thank the following people and businesses for making our first annual Mardi Gras Magic such a success.
To all taxpayers and legal voters, on April 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. you are cordially invited to assemble at the capital in Carson City for a tea party. It's time we the people get a big broom and do some serious cleaning out of our congressional members on both sides of the isle.
The Douglas High School All-Sports Boosters are looking for current or potential booster members who are enthusiatic about Tiger sports to consider applying for a Board position for the 2009-10 school year.
DOUGLAS COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION Adult Volleyball Women's League
Mental health treatment or counseling (psychotherapy) provides a way for the individual child, teen, adult, couple or family to get help with life's developmental challenges. A licensed, skilled counselor or psychotherapist works with folks who often have a crisis in some stage of family life development.
One of the things that makes Carson Valley such a special place is the long list of things people have cooked up to do.
While high-level pro baseball will be making a much-anticipated return to Northern Nevada this year, it could easily be argued that it has never really been that far away.
Sports fodder . . . Mark Fox might be wearing Georgia red and black these days, thinking about buying a pet bulldog for his kids Olivia and Parker and sporting a huge "G" on his chest everywhere he goes in the land of plump peaches, Ty Cobb, Henry Aaron, Michael Vick and Bobby Cox, but he'll always have a soft spot in his heart for the University of Nevada.
Tonight's season opener between the Reno Aces and the Salt Lake Bees has been postponed. The decision comes following the early-morning death of Nick Adenhart, who pitched for the Bees last season and was on the active roster for the Bees parent club, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
The top-ranked Reno High baseball team had gone per fect through 16 games, including two against Douglas, this season before the Tigers brought that to an abrupt end Wednesday after noon at in Minden.
1. Reno (6) 69 1 2. Manogue 58 4
Douglas High junior Beau Battista threw a strong game against Truckee Tuesday afternoon, striking out eight and scattering five hits as the Tigers rolled to an 11-1 win over the Wolverines in Minden.
At least one Minden resident asked a series of very important question of the town board last week.
Editor: The Parent Teacher Organization at Meneley Elementary School would like to thank everyone who contributed to our successful 2009 Friendship Dinner.
As one of the 325,000 plus horse owners in Ontario, Canada, and potential tourists to Nevada, I feel it is important that your government knows how important the wild horses are to Nevada. It seems that the Department on Tourism is trying to sell your state as an "outdoor adventure land" and the director of agriculture is trying at the same time to remove the wild horses as fast as he can.
Obama's March 24 "press conference" was nothing more than a manipulated, orchestrated, censored, scripted and disgusting use of the media who bought into it because they love him and in their eyes he can do no wrong.
Regarding the approval of another 190 units at Walley's, let me see if I have this right. Walley's asked for and got 190 additional units, no questions asked, the usual approach here.
Editor: Watch your wallets, folks, your county government is again making a sneak attack on them. You think your taxes can be increased only by your vote at the ballot box, right?
Gardnerville Market, S.A. Imelli, Prop. Tender Meats for everybody. Beef, mutton, pork & veal, sausage and cured meats. Everything usually kept in a first-class market. Meats delivered to customers free of charge. Main St., Gardnerville.
Jacks Valley Elementary School students recently visited Judge Dave Gamble at Douglas County District Court and Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Scott Shick and Capt. John Milby who runs the county jail. The subject the three gentleman tried to instill on the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders was how their choices in life right now would affect the rest of their lives. They are the most influential people with their peers and need to help point them in the right direction.
It was time for the first street motorcycle ride of the season for the Nevada Wandering Wheels. The destination was Plymouth, Calif., for lunch at the Incahoots Restaurant Bar and Grill. With our local meteorologist predicting 70 degrees here in Carson Valley, the cold 31 degree morning felt worth the ride. Two sidecar motorcycles and three solo bikes with a Jeep as the sweep " 11 people in all " decided to tour wine country in style.
Gardnerville residents Walter "Bud" and Doris Warren celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary March 7, 2009, with their family on a cruise ship.
Jadee McKay and Gary Hallman were married Jan. 31, 2009, in the Bountiful, Utah, Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Bailey Gumm, Coraleigh Bales, Hannah Harville and Nichole Rios of the Leap of Faith class from All About Dance in Minden perform 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter Sunday at Carson Valley United Methodist Church in Gardnerville and at Carson Valley Christian Center on Mother's Day.
Each year the Carson Valley Art Association has an in-house art show at Western Nevada College where a local organization is invited to pick a painting from the show in appreciation of their support over the years.
The Douglas County Public Library hosts a free employment assistance workshop, 10 a.m. to noon April 16, at 1625 Library Lane in Minden. Michelle Garton and Christina Slade of Nevada JobConnect will cover resume writing, online job searching and labor market information.
Nevada native and law enforcement veteran Frank Adams will give a free lecture on the Nevada State Police from 1909 to 1949, 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
"Hollywood Arms," the comedic drama about comedienne Carol Burnett's childhood in Hollywood in the 1940s and '50s, opens Friday at the CVIC Hall in Minden. The Carson Valley Community Theatre Group's production runs in weekend performances through April 19.
One of the Douglas High girls' soccer programs most prolific scorers of all-time will be taking her act to the Bay area for college. Again.
All along, Douglas High senior Parker Robertson has just been hoping for a chance to play at the next level.
Douglas softball coach Andy Mitchell couldn't help but feel like he was looking at a pair of different teams Saturday morning.
RENO, Nev. " The University of Nevada introduced David Carter as its new men's basketball head coach at a press conference held Friday afternoon in the Hall of Fame room at Legacy Hall. Carter, 42, has spent the last 10 years as an assistant coach for the Wolf Pack, including the last four as Nevada's associate head coach.
"Keep the main thing, the main thing," was the saying on a plaque in a friend's office. Keep what's important in focus and at the top of your priorities is what that saying means. The longer I live the more complex this world seems to get still the longer I follow Jesus, the simpler things seem my faith becomes.
We know it's springtime, but I think we've still got a little winter in us. I dug up ho-bunches of Jerusalem artichokes and also some old carrots at the beginning of March. I just wondered if they might have survived this cold winter, or was the ground too frozen for them to stay alive.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. Christ Presbyterian Church, 1436 S. Industrial Way in Gardnerville.
We should have seen it coming. Mark Fox leaving the Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball program for the Georgia Bulldogs shouldn't shock anybody.
The Douglas High softball team extended its win streak to eight with a 12-0 at Damonte Ranch Thursday afternoon.
Aided by a strong, steady wind out to left field, the Damonte Ranch and Douglas High School baseball teams combined for six home runs, each to left or left center, Thursday afternoon as the Mustangs took a 17-6 win over the Tigers in Minden.
Yes, please return with me to the days of yesterday. The time of Joe McCarthy, when the hunting began, you know looking for commies in every facet of American life. It has been pointed out by several in our community that our president is a Marxist. This is after the election season when he was deemed a socialist; you remember the socialist yard signs and bumper stickers. In addition the reenergized John Birch society is back. Please look for the "Get us out of the UN" signs along 395 to Carson City and the "Impeach Earl Warren" signs as well.
Well, we have had several tries at a stimulus package by government. So I would like to put forward a stimulus plan of my own. This is of course, coming from a fiscal conservative, and therefore is very pragmatic.
Keep our doctor's in Nevada ... that's what Nevadan's voted to do in 2004. We turned out in large numbers (60 percent in favor) and voted to change the way the legal system approaches medical and dental law suits.
Like any family, Douglas County is going to have a hard time figuring out how to make ends meet in these trying times.
As we fall further into this depression, we are reminded daily that our American Dream is getting farther and farther from our reach.
An educational workshop on understanding Alzheimer's, is 10 a.m. to noon, April 9, at Carson Valley Medical Center, conference room A, 1107 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
The Tahoe Youth & Family Services Drop-In Centers are in need of food donations because of budget cuts and food bank shortages.
Menu for the week of April 6-10 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 783-6455.
April is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and encourage the support of children and families. It is a time to recommit to the health and well-being of children.
Vendors, sponsors and cars are needed for the ninth annual Big Mama's Show & Shine Classic Car Show in Lampe Park on May 9.
I just returned from an international conference on integrated pest management. Since my last two articles were on soils and composting, I was excited to learn that the trend in pest management is to manage soil quality.
Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local arts and entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com, at 782-5121, ext. 210 or by fax, 782-6132.
Spring is in full swing. Trees are budding, daffodils are displaying their glorious golden faces and warmer days are upon us. It has been great to be outside, get a head start on the yard and enjoy the sunshine.
A group of seven 8-month-old desert tortoises eats during the first meeting of the tortoise club at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden on Saturday. The next meeting of the Carson Valley Tortoise Club is 2 p.m. May 9 at the library. Information, Eileen Cohen, 267-2557.
Carson Valley resident Kat Simmons teaches a six-week stand-up comedy workshop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 14 through May 27, at the Unity Center in Carson City.
Gardnerville wine maker Archie Reed teaches how to make wine beginning 7 p.m. May 12 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. At least 6 participants are needed to sign up by April 29.
The Antelope Valley Lions Club's ninth annual Cow Pasture Golf Tournament is Saturday. Sign-up is 8-9 a.m. at Baldo Giorgi ranch, located one mile east of Highway 395 on Topaz Lane in Topaz, Calif.
The winner of the Douglas County Historical Society's March photo contest is Darleen Dils' "Spring in Carson Valley." Darleen has captured March perfectly with beautiful spring blooms topped with an icing of snow. Our runner-up is Anne Bothwell. Thanks to both ladies for their excellent photography.
Women in History 2009 honorees, Sue Smith, Luetta Dressler Bergevin and Grace Bower, during the Women
The Douglas High boys' golf team was able to post another solid team score Monday afternoon at Thunder Canyon in Reno to boost itself to third place overall in the Sierra League season standings.
When Douglas High teacher Ernie Monfiletto resurrected the Block D Letterman's Club 10 years ago, it was with the intent of improving the image of student-athletes in the community.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. " Unofficial season stats for Douglas High School 9-3 overall, 5-1 Sierra League, 2-1 home, 6-1 away, 1-1 neutral, 9-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. " Unofficial season stats for Douglas High School 9-5 overall, 7-1 Sierra League, 5-0 home, 2-2 away, 2-3 neutral, 8-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. " The Sierra Nevada Sports Media Polls are voted on weekly by reporters from around the Northern region and compiled at The Record-Courier. Three computer formulas are included in voting, although they are given the same weight as the human voters.
It may not have been as pretty as they might have wanted, but the Douglas High softball team still strengthened its grip on first place in the Sierra League with a doubleheader sweep of Wooster Tuesday afternoon in Minden.
