Jeff Nady, Rfr., OL, Nevada: Did not play in a 44-33 loss to No. 6 Boise State Friday.
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) - Tiger Woods withdrew Monday from his own golf tournament, citing injuries from a car crash near his Florida home. He said he would not compete again until next year.
PROVO, Utah (AP) - BYU quarterback Max Hall is apologizing for comments he made after the Cougars beat in-state rival Utah.
RENO, Nev. - University of Nevada men's basketball coach David Carter will hold his second Time-Out Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno.
A Christmas tree lot benefits the youth group of Freedom Church in Carson City. The lot will have 200 trees delivered from Oregon which opens Dec. 4. The hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Crystal Angels philanthropic organization host the Christmas Tree Fantasy luncheon Dec. 10 in the Ballroom of Antoci's Restaurant in Genoa Lakes. Proceeds from the luncheon will be used to buy Christmas presents for children in need.
The Carson High School Concert Choir and TOCCATA, The Orchestra and Community Choral Artists of the Tahoe Area, present TOCCATA's fifth annual production of Handel's "The Messiah" in a fundraising performance for the CHS Choral program on Dec. 22 in Carson City.
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada women's basketball team fell to West Virginia 66-41 Saturday night in the final of the Pack's Nugget Classic.
RENO, Nev. - The Nevada Wolf Pack Women's Basketball team would like to invite all elementary/middle school students and staff of all Northern Nevada youth organizations to "Partner with the Pack" and attend a free basketball game on Wednesday, December 2nd at noon.
RENO, Nev. - Former University of Nevada women's basketball player Dellena Criner signed a contract to play professionally for PTS Lider in Warsaw, Poland.
Weather: Mostly sunny with highs in the low 50s and virtually no chance of precipitation. Keep an eye out though, because some decent snow storms are expected to roll in early next week, possibly starting Sunday.
SAN FRANCISCO - Alex Smith threw crisp passes all afternoon. San Francisco's defense got to the quarterback and forced fumbles. The 49ers finally produced the kind of performance on both sides of the ball coach Mike Singletary has been waiting to see from his team.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sergio Rodriguez scored a career-high 24 points, Jason Thompson had 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings won their third straight game with a 112-96 victory Sunday over the New Orleans Hornets.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Dan Boyle scored the go-ahead goal on a power play 6:15 into the second period, and Evgeni Nabokov made 28 saves to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 4-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) - Deon Thompson scored a career-high 23 points and No. 11 North Carolina beat pesky Nevada 80-73 on Sunday night to give coach Roy Williams his 600th career victory.
BOISE, Idaho, November 28, 2009 -The Stampede pulled away after a close start and defeated the Reno Bighorns 137-115 in the season opener for both teams.
BOISE, Idaho (AP) -Kellen Moore tied his career high with five touchdown passes, three to fill-in fullback Dan Paul, and No. 6 Boise State remained undefeated with a 44-33 victory over Nevada on Friday night.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Larry Sanders had 17 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks as Virginia Commonwealth held off Nevada for an 85-76 win on Friday night.
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada women's basketball team advanced to the Nugget Classic title game for the third consecutive year after a 64-47 win over Columbia Friday afternoon at Lawlor Events Center in front of 736 fans.
PHOENIX - Paul "Slick" Fontenot, a Douglas County resident and owner/driver of Slick Racing, a locally-based Drag Boat Race Team, won the 2009 IHBA/Napa Auto Parts World Finals in the Pro Eliminator Class - an 8.0 second 1/4 mile bracket - at the International Hot Boat Association's last race of the year.
Officers for 2010 of the Chorus of the Comstock Barbershop Singers of Carson City are Dave Ramer, past president; Don Hunter, member; Rudy Moreno, treasurer; Tom Chaney, member; Rook Wetzel, marketing; Paul Muller, president; Bob Schirris, program vice president; David Smith, secretary; Ralph Denny, membership vice president and Dan Wager, music vice president. The full chorus of 30 singers perform a Christmas show, 7 p.m. Dec. 19, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on North Sunridge Drive.
Sponsor a child in need for Christmas by picking an angel from one of the Project Santa Claus Angel Trees in Carson Valley businesses. The angels include information about a child and one gift request. Wrapped gifts should be returned to Angel Tree locations by Dec. 16 to be distributed to families a few days before Christmas.
Thanksgiving, I love it, food, family, football and let's not forget faith. It's always one of my favorite days but this year it is even more special. As I write this article, I am enjoying my six grandchildren, not only spending time with them but helping them to understand about this great American holiday.
ARLINGTON - Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys had their way with the Oakland Raiders, piling up their most yards of the season and getting another solid performance from the defense.
Jonathon Amaya has dreamed of beating the Boise State Broncos.
The Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team is going to get a crash course in Life on the Road in College Basketball 101 this weekend.
Sponsor a child in need for Christmas by picking an angel from one of the Project Santa Claus Angel Trees in Carson Valley businesses. The angels include information about a child and one gift request. Wrapped gifts should be returned to Angel Tree locations by Dec. 16 to be distributed to families a few days before Christmas.
Now the fun begins. The Douglas County Historical Society's November photo contest is over at 4 p.m. Monday. E-mail photos or bring in printed photos to the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville by then. We'll announce the winner in the Dec. 4 column.
Check your pantry or add a couple items to your shopping list for the 15th annual food drive sponsored by Douglas Disposal Inc. and its employees.
A fundraiser is planned to raise awareness about congenital diaphragmatic hernia, 3-9 p.m. today, at Pizza Barn, 1544 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Walker resident Shannon Minder's infant nephew Michael Joseph Skaggs died as the result of the condition that affects unborn babies. Proceeds of the fundraiser benefit the nonprofit Breath of Hope organization that creates awareness and provides support for families affected by CHD. Information at www.breathofhopeinc.com Donations can be made In memory of MJ Skaggs at Wells Fargo account No. 5053066451.
The Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge 2670 hosts their annual spaghetti feed and Christmas tree bingo night on Friday, Dec. 4 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Nan Wytman of Fish Springs is one of the last people served a Thanksgiving meal of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberries, fruit salad, squash casserole and pumpkin pie at the Douglas County Senior Center on Wednesday. '
Members of the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra rehearse for their free concert of holiday music, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, in the Shannon Ballroom of the Carson Valley In in Minden.
Festivities for the Town of Minden's Weihnachts Festival on Dec. 4-6 include a visit from Santa, entertainment, food and shopping.
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 or 782-5121, ext. 210.
The Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents their 21st annual production of "The Nutcracker" ballet through Sunday at the Carson City Community Center. Performances are 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $23.50 general admission and $19.50 for seniors and children, available at the Brewery Arts Center Artisan's Gift Shop, (775) 883-1976, ext. 2, or www.ayakosdance.com Information, (775) 220-4633.
The proposed Walmart in Gardnerville is a threat to the rural character and distinctive nature of our community. It would have long-lasting negative effects on the town of Gardnerville and the county as a whole.
The Douglas County commissioners recently raised our East Valley sewer rates by 29.2 percent and our monthly fixed water charge by 57 percent plus substantial increases in the usage rates.
EDITOR: We are on the verge of perhaps having a health care bill that will add billions to our debt, give or take 400-500 billion (but who is counting?); which will include a mandate to purchase health care with fines and potential jail time if one doesn't comply.
While I have to agree with comments in Sheila Gardner's article that the Minden Gateway absentee developer must be ecstatic that folks are cleaning up the mess in his nest, I take exception to the editorial attitude displayed in 'Our Take' on Nov. 20, 2009, in The Record-Courier. It's negative and sarcastic about the importance of the work done, how it was accomplished, and the good that has come from these efforts.
Today, refreshed by a day of turkey and football, many folks will be lined up out in front of the box stores waiting anxiously for them to open so they can get a deal on a big screen television or a computer.
A trial was set for March 17 for a 54-year-old California man who pleaded not guilty to felony drunk driving charges stemming from a 45-minute standoff with deputies.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . What would it mean for the Nevada Wolf Pack football team to beat Boise State tonight?
Obviously after winning the state and regional titles, the Douglas girls' soccer team will enter 2010 with a large target on its back.
In the 13 years since he picked up the sport, Gardnerville resident Blaine Spires, 25, has had his fair share of successes in the world of jet skiing.
Returning five players - only one of them with significant starting experience - from a rebuilding year, the Douglas High boys' basketball team enters the 2009-10 season with plenty of question marks.
Colin Kaepernick insists that he remembers how to throw a forward pass.
The Junior Midget Tigers continued their march toward the Pop Warner Super Bowl in Florida by advancing to the next round of regional playoffs with a 28-0 demolition of the Richmond Eagles.
DALLAS -- Monta Ellis scored a season-high 37 points, Anthony Morrow added a season-best 27 and the short-handed Golden State Warriors ended Dallas' five-game winning streak with a 111-103 victory over the injury-depleted Mavericks on Tuesday night.
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada's Joey Shaw has been named the Western Athletic Conference men's basketball player of the week after averaging more than 20 points and nine rebounds in a pair of games last week.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Oakland Athletics have signed free-agent third baseman Dallas McPherson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
It's that time of year for me to own up to what I said before the fall season started, so I'm just going to get right into it. Listed first will be my prediction, followed by what actually happened.
I am reading your "Our Take" section on the Opinion page and have to respond to your report.
Once again a member of this community has taken the oportunity to be honest and caring. On Saturday night I ran into Raley's for just one item so I stuck my wallet in my coat pocket.
I am writing to thank my neighbors, Trish and Carrie, and Carson Valley Veterinary Center, for finding our lost dogs during the windstorm on Nov. 20.
The Block D Lettermen's Club at Douglas High School would like to offer a gracious thank-you to all the generous community members of Douglas County who willingly donated to our ninth annual Turkey Drive. Block D members raised $5,000 in donations for families in need this Thanksgiving holiday.
Our family would like to extend our deepest appreciation and gratitude to all the wonderful individuals that supported our family from the date of my Feb. 13, 2008, car accident and throughout my path of recovery.
Today many people are on the road to gather with family and friends to celebrate the many things we have for which to be thankful.
The Antelope Valley Lions Club's annual basketball tournament will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5, at the Coleville High School gym. Tournament tipoff will be 3 p.m. Friday, with Saturday's start scheduled for 1 p.m. This is always fun to watch, as well as seeing how our team will look this year, so try to get out and support them.
Vicki Bauer and 3-year-old Ellie play turkey bingo, hosted by the Carson Valley Kiwanis, at the CVIC Hall on Saturday. Alaura Greenwalt, 9, high-fives her sister, Mckensie, during turkey bingo at the CVIC Hall on Saturday. Proceeds from the Kiwanis' annual turkey bingo event benefit Carson Valley organizations.
95 years ago Nov. 27, 1914 It was Mrs. Anna Jensen who slew her husband, prosperous rancher of Reno George R. Jensen, Sunday morning in the field within sight of his home, sending a bullet from his own revolver crashing through the back of his neck to instantly take away his lif
The new stucco and stone building on the corner of Mehu Street and Patdul'negeeh Way in Dresslerville is built on the site of the old community center. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California celebrated the building's completion with a grand opening party Thursday.
Heading into the second half of the Sierra League season, Douglas boys' soccer coach Milko Vasquez was hoping for something a bit unusual for his team.
The Carson Valley Art Association scholarship benefit show on Nov. 6-8 was supported by businesses and individuals that donated raffle prizes, those who bought the raffle tickets and the Carson Valley Photo Club, whose members entered about 30 photos in the show.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department offers classes for children to seniors. Registration required for all classes. Information at the office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or 782-9828.
Jeff Nady, Rfr., OL, Nevada: Nady saw playing time in a 63-20 win over New Mexico State Saturday.
RENO - Unseating any defending champion is always a formidable challenge. And while the Coleville Wolves put up good enough offensive statistics on Saturday afternoon, it didn't show up on the scoreboard in a 60-44 loss against Pahranagat Valley in the NIAA 1A state championship game.
Pahranagat Valley beat Coleville in the NIAA 1A State Championship game this afternoon 60-44.
The Coleville football team has put some more points on the board but still trails at halftime. Check back for score updates later.
The Coleville football team trails Pahranagat Valley 22-6 in the first quarter at Damonte Ranch in the NIAA 1A State Football Championship game.
I'm excited. I want to get going on my spring garden now. I attended a hoop house workshop put on by Western Nevada College's Specialty Crop Institute in Fallon last Saturday. Now I want to build a hoop house for my garden next spring. What better time to plan it.
Chris Ault was absolutely giddy about his Nevada Wolf Pack defense last Saturday afternoon.
Bring a friend and go holiday gift shopping while sampling fine wines and networking with other breast cancer awareness supporters at the holiday Shopping Pink for Komen event at the Northern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 3-7 p.m. Dec. 4, at 50 Freeport Blvd., Suite 17, Sparks.
The Carson City Symphony presents the 26th annual Holiday Treat concert 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center. The program includes the Carson Chamber Singers. Preconcert entertainment by the Carson High Saxophone Quartet begins at 3 p.m. in the lobby. The concert features seasonal and holiday music in different styles from many lands.
Winter is approaching. In Northern Nevada, the winter season often brings ice and snow to our roadways. It also brings special reason to drive safely.
H1N1 is in all the news but I havet seen that Baxter International Inc. (BAX) on Aug. 28, 2007 filed a patent for producing a long list of viruses including H1N1 before the infection was known world wide.
Does anyone really believe that millions of Americans who demonstrated in tea parties across this country have all been wrong?
EDITOR: On Nov. 13, Lorrene Palmer, president of the Douglas County Republican Women, wrote an opinion letter consisting of five paragraphs, touching on several subjects.
EDITOR: What kind of woman finds time to raise four girls; be an excellent wife and mother; be a Brownie and Girl Scouts leader;
My heartfelt thanks to all of the wonderful people who helped make the Genoa candy for our Candy Dance.
The people who pulled the weeds at the Minden Gateway Center are not employed by the owner, who is in bankruptcy. Stimulus money went to pay them to clean up someone else's property.
The All Things Gingerbread display of handcrafted ginger houses, gingerbread cookies, decorations and instructional material on the making of the houses is featured at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden during November.
The winner of the Douglas County Historical Society's November photo contest will be chosen at the end of the month. Last month we had so many entries that judging was really difficult.
Crafters Annette Muller, Julia Apgar, Stan and Anita Sherman and Carolyn Tobias with some of the crafts that will be available at the Young at Heart Holiday Craft Fair, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville.
Carson Valley Middle School presents their second annual Girls Night Out, 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 20, in the Shannon Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn. Cost is $5. Shopping, socializing with friends and music benefits the school's student welfare program, which provides new classroom technology and supports student recognition programs. Vendor wares include candles, wine, jewelry, cosmetics, travel, baskets, clothing and gift. Information, Karen 790-1135.
We have had a wonderful response so far for the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. It is a partnership between Pitney Bowes and the American Red Cross to allow people to send wishes of support and compassion to those who are serving in the military, those who served previously, and those family and friends who provide the foundation on the home front that help the service member focus on their mission. Pitney Bowes opens up a post office box on Nov. 2 and has staff retrieve the cards received. They sort them and ship them to the various Red Cross chapters around the world so that they can be hand delivered to the heroes among us in mid-December.
Carson Valley Kiwanis Club hosts Turkey Bingo at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Both sessions feature turkeys, raffle prizes, cookies, popcorn, coffee and grand prizes of DVD players. Hot dogs and soft drinks available for purchase.
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 or 782-5121, ext. 210.
Kat Simmons, along with Dave Mencarelli, perform in the Dreams Do Come True comedy show at the Carson Valley Inn on Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Advance tickets are $20 and may be purchased at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center in Minden or at cvartscouncil.com/katsimmons Tickets are $25 at the door.
Pinkerton Ballet Theatre dancers rehearse for 'The Nutcracker' ballet in 2008.
Nobody has to tell the Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team what they must face over the next two weeks.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . We are now fully submerged into the Golden Era of Nevada Wolf Pack football. The Wolf Pack is riding its first seven-game winning streak since 1995
Offensive Player of the Year Sarah Lancaster, Galena
Offensive Player of the Year Edgar Arceo, Douglas
Co-Players of the Year Grace Anxo, sr., Manogue Scharae Steel, sr., Damonte Ranc
All-Northern 4A Athlete of the Year Richard Shroy, Carson
All-Northern 4A First Team Kari TenBroeck, Douglas
Player of the Year Alex Phillips, Bishop Manogue
CARSON CITY-Western Nevada College baseball coach DJ Whittemore, whose Wildcats finished third at the Junior College World Series last spring, has been named a 2009 Diamond Sports Regional Coach of the Year. The NJCAA Division I honor comes from the American Baseball Coaches Association, which will honor Whittemore at its annual Hall of Fame and Coach of the Year Banquet in January in Dallas.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the following sponsors and participants of the 16th annual Halloween Safety Street event held at the CVIC Hall in Minden on Oct. 31. This event provides a safe and controlled environment for youngsters to enjoy Halloween.
I would like to thank the support of the Douglas County Ed Foundation. The foundation has chosen to help with the purchase of a new math program for our computer lab at Pinon Hills Elementary School. We are confident that this program will help students to be more successful in the area of math. Once again thanks for your support.
Walmart. They want to serve shoppers with zip codes in south county. Good. There is more than enough open space in the area near Topaz Ranch Estates for them to build. This would be a big advantage for families living in Lyon County (Wellington - Smith Valley). Even though not an issue, Walmart would also serve the small towns in California along Highway 395.
With all the recent talk about the possibility of a new Walmart coming to Gardnerville, I wanted to share a story with you and ask you, "Would this happen at Walmart?"
On Feb. 12 the Douglas County Board of Commissioners met at their Lake Tahoe venue where less than 20 percent of the county's citizens reside to consider "Discussion and possible action for direction to staff regarding Legislative Update, Proposed Legislation and Legislative Issues..." according to the published agenda.
While it has been 11 years since Douglas High School has fielded a state championship team, Saturday's victory by the Lady Tiger soccer team was particularly sweet.
I talk often about being able to see something I've never seen on a playing field before.
In the midst of the disappointment after last week's overtime loss to McQueen, Douglas High football coach Mike Rippee glanced over his team and summed up what he felt about them in a couple simple words.
Douglas senior CJ Baumgartner glanced over at her teammates after her Lady Tigers' soccer team won the first NIAA 4A state title Saturday.
Jeff Nady, Rfr., OL, Nevada: Nevada beat Fresno State 52-14.
David R. Jones, the oldest pioneer in Nevada, died at his home in this Valley after an illness lasting several weeks. Despite his advanced age, he had been in robust health until a year ago and since that time he gradually failed, until Tuesday, when the golden cord loosened the spirit of this honored and respected pioneer took flight to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns. Deceased was born in Wales 85 years ago. He was the first man to stick a plow into Nevada's soil in 1853 near the old Morman Station or what is now known as Genoa.
Mrs. Jacobson's second-grade class at Jacks Valley Elementary School weighed in on the question, "How would you stuff and cook your turkey for Thanksgiving?"
The 140 members of the Carson Valley Quilt Guild work year-round to create functional and beautiful quilts. A smaller group, the guild's charitable donations committee led by chair Julie Thomas, met Monday to decide who would receive the fruits of their labors at the holidays.
The Carson Valley Photo Club's Take Your Best Shot show continues through Dec. 12 at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
Franklin "Hap" Fisher was born Nov. 18, 1919, in Carson City, the son of Virginia & Truckee Railroad Station Manager Gerald Walter Fisher. The Fisher family moved to Carson in 1906, when Hap's father got a job with the V&T. The family moved to Minden in 1923 when Gerald Fisher became station manager.
Students got a close look at a horse, a dairy cow and a tractor, and were treated presentations on beef to beef byproducts, sheep and goats to mosquitoes and composting worms during Ag Day at Jacks Valley Elementary School on Oct. 2.
Recognizing the holidays are the year's busiest and often most stressful time, especially for women in business, eWomenNetwork offers its fourth annual Business Women's Holiday Extravaganza and fundraiser 5-10 p.m. Friday at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., Reno.
Carson Valley residents can help those in need during the holidays during the 15th annual food drive sponsored by Douglas Disposal Inc. and its employees.
Carson Valley Middle School presents their second annual Girls Night Out, 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 20, in the Shannon Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn. Cost is $5.
Nobody is going to roll a cannon off the court Wednesday night at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Nobody is going to paint anything red or blue after the Nevada Wolf Pack and UNLV Rebels men's basketball teams meet at 7:30 p.m. (630-AM) in the second game of the season for both teams.
NEW YORK -- Florida Marlins left fielder Chris Coghlan won the National League Rookie of the Year award in a close vote Monday, and Oakland Athletics closer Andrew Bailey took the AL honor.
Coleville coach Will Sandy has said several times that the sting of last year's season-ending 128-74 loss to Pahranagat Valley in the state semifinals has been a driving force behind the Wolves resurgent defense this year.
Overall 22-2-2. Sierra league: 10-2-2. Home: 7-1-1. Away: 6-1-1. Neutral: 9-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 20-2-2
Overall 13-9-3. Sierra league: 7-5-2. Home: 2-4-1. Away: 7-1-1. Neutral: 3-4-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 13-8-3
After being without a pastor for almost three months, board members and congregants of the North Tahoe Community Church have decided to merge with non-denominational LifePoint Church of Minden.
The All Things Gingerbread display of handcrafted ginger houses, gingerbread cookies, decorations and instructional material on the making of the houses is featured at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden during November.
DENVER - Boise State wide receiver Austin Pettis, Nevada safety Jonathon Amaya and Boise State kick returner Titus Young were named the Verizon Wireless Western Athletic Conference offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week, respectively.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Golden State Warriors found a home for the disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson on Monday, sending him to the Charlotte Bobcats in a four-player deal that pairs him with coach Larry Brown.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs might want to think about moving to Oakland - or at least trying to play the Raiders more often.
SACRAMENTO - Jason Thompson's improvement is starting to pay off for the Sacramento Kings.
MILWAUKEE - Brandon Jennings was shut out in the first quarter. Then he went to work and wiped out a record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
CHICAGO (AP) - Brent Seabrook scored 41 seconds into overtime, lifting the Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night, Chicago's seventh consecutive home victory.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team sent a loud and clear message Saturday afternoon that was likely heard from Reno to Boise.
The Nevada Wolf Pack discovered Saturday night that it sometimes takes only a good 20 minutes of basketball to win a game.
From the time Douglas High's varsity girls' soccer roster was set back in August, it was apparent the team was headed for bigger and better things.
The R-C will be posting live updates from today's NIAA 4A State Championship girls' soccer game between Douglas and Galena at 10 a.m. at Damonte Ranch High School.
From the moment Las Vegas started taking warm-up shots before Friday's state semifinal game at Damonte Ranch, Douglas High coach Milko Vasquez knew there was one overriding mission for his defense.
Taking on a team with an offense that has put up huge margins of victory this season - including single-game totals of 13 and 14 goals - and a defense that hadn't allowed a goal since the first week of October, the Douglas High girls' soccer team was prepared to have it hands full.
Alan and Renee Lindvall of Mission Aviation Fellowship will be guests of Christ Presbyterian Church from Nov. 19-23. A gathering and dinner is planned Nov. 20 at the home of Bill and Charlene Rodman, where a DVD of the Lindvalls' mission service in Borneo will be presented.
Young at Heart's annual Holiday Craft Fair is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane in Gardnerville. The fair features handmade gift items from area crafters, bake sale items, music and door prizes, including overnight stays, dinner and show packages, 18 holes of golf with a cart, movie passes and gift certificates.
November is National Runaway Prevention Month, with the purpose of increasing awareness of issues facing runaways, and to educate the public about the solutions and the role they can play in preventing youth from running away. When a youth runs away from home, it affects the entire community.
The Minden/Douglas Elks' annual spaghetti feed and Christmas tree bingo is Dec. 4 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco's defenders figure the short week worked to their advantage: Jay Cutler couldn't change much in four days, and the 49ers knew what to expect from Chicago's quarterback.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders' ineptitude on offense has been a boon to Shane Lechler in his bid to break the NFL's single-season punting record.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Stephane Robidas scored the only shootout goal to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 comeback victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.
The R-C will be posting live updates throughout the Douglas-Las Vegas state semifinal boys' soccer matchup at Damonte Ranch.
The R-C will be posting live updates today throughout the game between Faith Lutheran and Douglas High School in the state semifinals at Damonte Ranch.
Because Jo Ann Orange is a registered Democrat and has been president of Douglas County Democratic Women we know she was "open-minded" when she wrote her letter condemning the Douglas County Republican Women for donating some conservative books to the Douglas High School library. What is she afraid of? It appears she believes in censorship and not the First Amendment and free speech. Why does she think she knows what the GOP stands for?
It was with great dismay that, over the past months, I observed the installation of large foundations, and now the erection of huge cantilevered electronic reader board signs over U.S. 395 northbound at the north edge of Minden and southbound north of Jacks Valley Road. These structures are overly huge, ugly, obnoxious, intrusive, unnecessary and a waste of taxpayer monies.
The search for a new superintendent of schools is not easy and Douglas County history shows the struggle is becoming increasingly common.
The Douglas JV Girls' soccer team took on the Carson City Senators on Oct. 24th at an away match that was much anticipated after the previous meeting ending with a 1-1 tie. Except for the Carson goal that was scored in the 12th minute of the first half, both teams were pretty evenly matched.
Both the Douglas boys' and girls' soccer teams will meet up with teams on a roll this afternoon in the NIAA 4A State Championship semifinals at Damonte Ranch High School.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . It's now time for the Nevada Wolf Pack football team to play with the big kids. The Pack has spent its last five weekends in the Western Athletic Conference touring all the kiddy rides at Disneyland.
How does the Runnin' Wolf Pack sound?
Menu for the week of Nov. 16-20 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
Becky Hanson of the Partnership of Community Resources accepts a grant from Soroptimist International of Carson Valley during their grant awards luncheon Oct. 27 at Carson Valley Inn. Soroptimist membership information at 267-3685.
Live comedy returns to the Carson Valley Inn's Shannon Ballroom on Nov. 21 when Kat Simmons proves that Dreams Do Come True! Joining Simmons will be comedian Dave Mencarelli.
Colin Kaepernick was beginning to wonder about his future as a quarterback for the Nevada Wolf Pack football team.
The Carson Valley Middle School eighth-grade team had a runaway 38-11 win over Alder Creek to open the year.
Project Santa Claus volunteers are getting ready for the 20th year of lending a hand to Douglas County children in need for the holidays. Last year, 811 children from 344 families were helped by Project Santa Claus and more are expected to be in need of help this year.
The Pau-Wa-Lu Panthers seventh-grade boys' team will be looking to bounce back from a 31-17 loss to Carson.
Douglas Pop Warner is finishing another successful season with two teams playing for the Sagebrush Empire League Championship Saturday.
It was a great season for Tiny Mite White squad, which ranges in age from 5 to 7 years old.
Carson Valley comic and Ranchos resident Kat Simmons headlines the "Dreams Do Come True" show at the Carson Valley Inn's Shannon Ballroom on Nov. 21.
The Douglas Pop Warner Midget Cheerleaders are working to represent the Pacific Northwest Region at the National Cheer Competition in Orlando in December. They are
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada women's basketball team has singed three student-athletes who will study and play for the Pack starting in the fall of 2010, second-year head coach Jane Albright announced Thursday.
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada will play host to California at Mackay Stadium for the first time ever next season as the schools have reached an agreement in principle on a three-game series, officials from both schools announced today.
Turkeys, food needed at food closet Turkeys and food are needed at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
The Douglas County Historical Society's 2010 calendars are in the Main Street Bookstore and available for purchase. Each full-sized color calendar is only $10, or $9 if you are a DCHS member. Come get yours soon.
Well, here is your final weekend of fishing for many California waters. Starting Nov. 16, all waters in Mono and Inyo counties will be closed to fishing. In Alpine County, all rivers will close, including the Carson River's east and west forks, Silver Creek, Wolf Creek and Markleeville Creek.
An international group of people attended a week-long wheelchair conference at MontBleu Oct. 19-23. Part of the conference was spent at a tour of Beneficial Designs in Minden on Oct. 22.
For three members of the Western Nevada College baseball team Wednesday's National Signing Day was the complete opposite of what the day held for them just a year ago.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco's Vernon Davis put his teammates in a position usually reserved for politicians. The 49ers' outgoing tight end has his teammates spinning his recent comments.
ALAMEDA - Darrius Heyward-Bey has done nothing in the first half of his rookie season to quiet the critics who questioned why the Oakland Raiders drafted him seventh overall ahead of many more accomplished receivers.
INDIANAPOLIS - Danny Granger's swagger is back.
Goals for: 40 Goals against: 30 GOALS Edgar A
Overall 21-2-2. Sierra league: 10-2-2. Home: 7-1-1. Away: 7-1-1. Neutral: 7-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 20-2-2
RENO, Nev. - Coming off back-to-back WAC Championships, the University of Nevada softball team has signed four high school standouts to National Letters of Intent, second-year coach Matt Meuchel announced today.
Jordan Burris of Bakersfield, Calif., has signed a national letter of intent to study and play basketball at the University of Nevada beginning in 2010-11, first-year head coach David Carter announced Wednesday.
Overall 28-7. Sierra League 10-4. Home: 8-3. Away: 7-2. Neutral: 13-2. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 22-6. Games: 76-31.
RENO, Nev. - University of Nevada head volleyball coach Devin Scruggs has signed three outstanding student athletes to compete for the Wolf Pack in 2010. Local twins Sofia and Grace Anxo along with Tessa Lea'ea have signed national letters of intent to play for the Pack next season. The Anxo twins played their prep volleyball at Reno's Bishop Manogue High School while Lea'ea is completing her senior season at Cesar Chavez High School in Stockton, Calif.
7-4 overall, 6-1 Sierra League, 4-1 home, 3-3 away, 0-0 neutral, 7-3 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
The volunteers of the Project Santa Claus organization are getting ready for their 20th year of lending a hand to Douglas County children in need for the holidays. Last year, 811 children from 344 families were helped by Project Santa Claus and even more are expected to be in need of help this year.
Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents their 21st annual production of "The Nutcracker" ballet on Thanksgiving weekend at the Carson City Community Center. Performances are 7 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28, and 2 p.m. Nov. 29. Tickets are $23.50 general admission and $19.50 for seniors and children, available at the Brewery Arts Center Artisan's Gift Shop, (775) 883-1976, ext. 2, or www.ayakosdance.com Information, (775) 220-4633.
The Salvation Army Carson City Corps, Mike's Pharmacy and KOH News Talk Radio will holding its annual Turkey Roundup at 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 18, at Mike's Pharmacy off East William and Curry streets.
Recognizing the holidays are the year's busiest and often most stressful time, especially for women in business, eWomenNetwork offeris its fourth annual Business Women's Holiday Extravaganza and fundraiser 5-10 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., Reno.
The Nevada Black Chamber of Commerce's second annual Business and Networking Expo is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Center for Unique Business Enterprises (C4CUBE), a small business incubator 300 E. 2nd St., 12th floor, in downtown Reno.
The Northern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, one of more than 125 Affiliates nationwide and internationally dedicated to the promise of a world without breast cancer, announces the availability of breast cancer program grant funds for 2010-11.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Only a month ago, the San Francisco 49ers sat alone in first place atop the NFC West standings and were thinking playoffs. And why not? They'd already beaten the defending division champion Arizona Cardinals and Seattle in consecutive weeks.
ALAMEDA - The Oakland Raiders are finally healthy, at least on offense.
SACRAMENTO - It's been nearly three years since Sacramento was at .500. The Kings first three-game winning streak in a year helped get them there.
SAN JOSE - Scott Nichol took care of the small details that led to a big victory for the San Jose Sharks.
What was the best thing about the Nevada Wolf Pack's 90-63 exhibition victory over the Chico State Wildcats Tuesday night at Lawlor Events Center?
It's amazing the contrast you find on opposite sides of a close game.
Editor's Note: Valorie Nenzel wrote this tribute to women veterans. The 1984 Douglas High School graduate served with the military during the first Desert Storm.
November weaning is more than separating well-grown calves from their nursing mothers. It is harvest time; calves are weighed, cows preg checked, vaccinated or culled. This time, with no false compassion, The Mean Red Cow will go.
Main Street Gardnerville would like to thank everyone who participated in the Flower Basket and Adopt-A-Pot programs this year.
The letter by James Brown questioning the opposition to Harry Reid's re-election indicates to me that the letter writer does not "get it."
Mr. James Brown writes that we should keep Harry Reid in office because he has power in the Senate.
Last Wednesday, Lynn Muzzy really stooped to an all-time low in his usual right-wing diatribe, attacking Douglas High School students who are trying to help those less fortunate than themselves. He accuses the high school's chapter of Amnesty International of "indoctrinating" the other students with anti-Semitism because the national organization had the temerity to criticize Israel for "disproportionate" responses to some of the attacks it has withstood.
Please note that I am no longer chairman of the Douglas County Democratic Central Committee. I resigned my post after my regrettable actions. This incident should in no way reflect the ideals of the DCDCC, and I am mortified to have brought any disgraceful association to this organization.
South Tahoe High has lost its appeal to overturn the red card issued to senior goalkeeper Alexis Nunes-Fenley during the Northern 4A Regional girls' soccer championship on Saturday.
Eggs are now selling for 45 cents a dozen and it is predicted that the price will reach 75 cents before Christmas time. The supply in this state does not equal the demand and eggs are being shipped from California to many of Nevada's principal towns, a condition that should not exist. In California eggs are soaring sky high and the Sacramento Bee predicts that they will reach $1 a dozen before spring-time. It will surely pay to give a little extra care to chickens from now on since the increased profits will amply repay for the trouble.
The Mono County Health Department will be at Coleville's elementary school, high school and Head Start on Nov. 20 to do an H1N1 clinic for the students.
Tahoe Youth & Family Services was created to serve families through counseling, community outreach, and by providing safe places for youth, an emergency youth shelter and 24-hour crisis line. The nonprofit organization opened a new counseling center at 1422 Mission St. off Highway 395 in Gardnerville.
Mike Makley speaks about the subject of his latest book, "John Mackay: Silver King in the Gilded Age," at the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture of the month, 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
Build gingerbread houses using graham crackers and other sweets, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 21, at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden.
Douglas High School sophomore Kevin Owens plays with the jazz band at the Douglas County Senior Center on Tuesday, during their Veterans Day celebration. Marine Chuck Barrett listens as students from Gardnerville Elementary School sing 'Happy Birthday' to the Marines during the senior center's Veterans Day celebration.
Young At Heart Senior Citizens Club, the Douglas County Senior Center and students from Gardnerville Elementary and Douglas High schools start preparing Christmas gift bags for the recipients of Meals-on-Wheels and Douglas County homebound seniors Dec. 10 at the senior center.
The Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club 730 sponsors the Daily Needs Drive for the Family Support Council of Douglas County as a part of the Purple Ribbon Coalition's Just One Thing campaign through Nov. 20.
The 6-foot-9 Olson uttered those simple words with a smile before a recent Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball practice. Yes, Cary and Nonie's son is smiling again.
RENO, Nev. - Junior forward Shavon Moore and senior forward Marianne Lombardi have been selected as captains for the women's basketball team for the 2009-10 season head coach Jane Albright announced Monday.
Sierra Lutheran High School senior Wade Meddles added one more impressive performance to his high school resume over the weekend, shattering the course record at Rancho San Rafael Park to claim his second-consecutive NIAA 2A State Championship Saturday morning.
Carson Valley Kiwanis Club hosts Turkey Bingo at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Both sessions feature turkeys, raffle prizes, cookies, popcorn, coffee and grand prizes of DVD players. Hot dogs and soft drinks available for purchase.
The Carson Valley Arts Council hosts its fifth annual Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. The competition is free to enter and is open to all residents and community groups of the Carson Valley and surrounding communities.
Walker resident Shannon Minder has organized a fundraiser to raise awareness about congenital diaphragmatic hernia, 3-9 p.m. Nov. 27 at Pizza Barn, 1544 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
Individuals, organizations or businesses have the opportunity to support the Douglas County Historical Society by participating in the Gallery of Trees event during the 13th annual Holiday Gala at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
Live comedy returns to the Carson Valley Inn's Shannon Ballroom on Nov. 21 when Kat Simmons will prove that Dreams Do Come True! Joining Simmons will be comedian Dave Mencarelli.
The Douglas County Senior Center's 10th annual USO Veterans Day celebration 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday at the senior center, 2300 Meadow Lane in Gardnerville.
Jacks Valley Parent-Teacher Organization hosts their first Stop & Shop event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14, at Genoa Lakes Golf Resort Montana Health & Fitness Center.
The Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club 730 sponsors the Daily Needs Drive for the Family Support Council of Douglas County as a part of the Purple Ribbon Coalition's Just One Thing campaign, starting Monday and running through Nov. 20.
Young at Heart's annual Holiday Craft Fair is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane in Gardnerville. The fair features handmade gift items from area crafters, bake sale items, music and door prizes, including overnight stays, dinner and show packages, 18 holes of golf with a cart, movie passes and gift certificates.
Sweets will be featured at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden. Dennis Little will help children build gingerbread houses using graham crackers and other sweets. Dennis has volunteered at the library for many years, and always provides fun, energetic guidance for creative children. Create an edible craft to take home. Children and parents are welcome.
The Brewery Arts Center and Shaheen Beauchamp Builders present a concert by Eclipse: Tribute to Pink Floyd to assist Carson Noon Rotary Club's effort to help eradicate polio. The concert is 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21.
The Coleville Wolves won their 1st Round Playoff Game in convincing fashion crushing the visiting Carlin Railroaders by a final score of 72-18.
SAN FRANCISCO - Vince Young has evolved before his teammates' eyes. Through all those months watching Kerry Collins from the bench last season, he believed his time would come again.
SACRAMENTO - Rookie Tyreke Evans scored 18 of his 23 points in the second quarter and Sacramento beat Golden State 120-107 to win back-to-back games for the first time in nearly a year.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Joe Pavelski's return from a broken foot provided a jolt to the San Jose Sharks and helped deliver a convincing victory over the Stanley Cup champions.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Colin Kaepernick ran for 115 yards and three touchdowns to lead Nevada to a 62-7 victory over San Jose State on Sunday night.
There's been something nagging at the Douglas Tiger girls' soccer team all year.
In the end, it was a disastrous stretch of about 30 seconds that proved to be all the difference between the Douglas and Manogue boys' soccer teams.
The Douglas girls' soccer team clinched its first regional title since 2002 with a 2-1 overtime win over South Tahoe at Damonte Ranch Saturday afternoon.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team is on top of the Western Athletic Conference standings and will take a five-game winning streak into Sunday night's (5:30 p.m., ESPN) game at San Jose State.
Immediately following the girls' soccer game today, the Douglas High boys' soccer team will play for the Northern 4A Regional Championship against top-seeded Bishop Manogue at 4 p.m. at Damonte Ranch High School in Reno.
The Douglas High Girls' Soccer team will play for the Northern 4A Regional Championship against South Tahoe today at 2 p.m. at Damonte Ranch High School in Reno.
In a game that saw each side come up with one big play after another, it was almost a given that it would all come down to whoever came up with the final gamechanger.
Brock Alan Falcke Tholen was born a sixth-generation Nevadan on Oct. 31, better known as Nevada Day.
Is the devil a real being? Does the kingdom of darkness really exist? Are there spiritual powers working against us? The Bible would answer all these questions with a big "Yes."
Newly elected St. Gall Women's Society officers are Harriet Swit, secretary; Val Nunes, vice president; Pat Cardinal, parliamentarian; Barbara McRoberts, president and Arlene Gleich, treasurer. Society members collected DVDs, popcorn and candy for the Send a Soldier to the Movies project for soldiers overseas. The society sponsors Breakfast with Santa after Mass on Dec. 6 in the parish hall. St. Gall Women's Society meets 7 p.m. second Tuesday of the month in the parish hall.
Verl Means had plans Wednesday to bake carrot cake and brownies for his out-of-town relatives who will be coming from Texas, Kansas and Missouri to celebrate his 95th birthday with a party today at the Carson Valley Inn.
Young at Heart's annual Holiday Craft Fair is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane in Gardnerville. Handmade gift items from area crafters, bake sale items, music and door prizes, including overnight stays, dinner and show packages, 18 holes of golf with a cart, movie passes and gift certificates.
Overall 28-6. Sierra League 10-4. Home: 8-3. Away: 7-2. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 22-5. Games: 76-28.
Record: Overall 13-7-3. Sierra league: 7-5-2. Home: 2-4-1. Away: 7-1-1. Neutral: 3-2-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 13-7-3
Overall 20-2-2. Sierra league: 10-2-2. Home: 7-1-1. Away: 7-1-1. Neutral: 6-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 19-2-2
The R-C will be posting updates from tonight's Douglas-McQueen playoff football game throughout the contest. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
The Douglas High football team will be looking for a bit of redemption on several fronts tonight as the McQueen Lancers come to town for the first round of the Northern 4A Regional playoffs.
The Western Athletic Conference has hired a public relations firm to help promote Boise State as a Bowl Championship Series team. OK, fine. We have no problem with the WAC trying to promote one of its member schools. That is its job. But what about the rest of the league? Boise State's problem is not that the rest of the country doesn't know how good it is. Boise's problem is that WAC football is looked upon as parsley on your plate next to that big, fat juicy steak. It's just there to help make the steak (the BCS conference teams) look good.
Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum faces misdemeanor charges for marijuana possession after he turned over a small amount of the substance during a traffic stop near the Washington-Oregon border on Oct. 30, Washington State police said.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The National Organization for Women says Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable should be suspended while the team investigates allegations he has a history of violent behavior toward women.
DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings followed their new game plan perfectly.
After battling through most of the quarterfinals scoreless before prevailing on a late goal, the Douglas girls' soccer team wasn't about to take any chances in the regional semifinals at Damonte Ranch Thursday night.
The Republican mind set in Nevada is to defeat Harry Reid at any cost.
I am an American. Maybe I have a greater appreciation of this country and our Declaration of Independence and Constitution then many because I have a long family history in this country. My family tree reaches back into merry ol' England to the 1300s.
EDITOR: Great investigative reporting done by Susan Cryderman, "Free water just one benefit park enjoyed" printed on Oct. 30.
So let me get this straight, the Carson Valley Inn has been here for a couple of decades building a wonderful reputation and loyal clientele with great employees and friendly service.
In his Oct. 28 guest opinion County Manager Michael Brown describes a county powerless in the face of Walmart, the implication being that the new Walmart will be approved in whatever form Walmart wants. This is common here.
Apparently the Nevada Attorney General's open meeting law enforcement could be summed up by the phrase "it's better to ask forgiveness than permission."
Menu for the week at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
Congratulations to Merry Muller, the winner of the Douglas County Historical Society's October photo contest. What a great representation of October in Douglas County. Thank you to all who entered. Please enter again because now the November Photo Contest is open. You could be our next winner.
Although The Cross church is new to the Gardnerville Ranchos, its pastor is not new in his service to youth in Carson Valley.
I want to ask for your help. Your American Red Cross is partnering once again with Pitney Bowes in the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. From now to Dec. 7, cards can be mailed to Holiday Mail for Heroes, P. O. Box 5456, Capital Heights, MD 20791-5456.
The Closet Crafters' craft sale is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Jewelry, holiday decorations and ornaments, purses, knitted and crocheted items. Peanut brittle, applesauce, English toffee, candy and baked goods. Raffle drawings and gently used gift items. Information, 782-3711.
Make reservations by today at carsonvalley @weoftheworld.com for the Carson Valley chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of the World holiday mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Stodick model home, 1380 Stodick Lane, Gardnerville.
The Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club 730 sponsors the Daily Needs Drive for the Family Support Council of Douglas County as a part of the Purple Ribbon Coalition's Just One Thing campaign, starting Monday and running through Nov. 20.
The 22nd Annual Rhymers Rodeer is today and Saturday in the Carson Valley Inn's Shannon Ballroom with cowboy poetry, music, tales of the trail, stretch-the-truth yarns and good old-fashioned cowboy culture. Performing are cowboy poets Walt "Bimbo" Cheney, Rod McQueary and Janice Gilbertson. The Rush Creek Quartet provides cowboy music and the event is hosted by McAvoy Layne as Mark Twain.
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 or 782-5121, ext. 210.
The first-place winner in the 2008 Gallery of Trees was decorated by the Hip Hatters of Carson Valley. Enter the Douglas County Historical Society's Gallery of Trees by Nov. 13 at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Trees decorated by organizations, businesses or individuals will be on display Dec. 5-31. Information, 782-2555.
Often people have questions about pesticides and don't know where to find answers. Sometimes they call University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and we can find the answers for them. Another great resource open seven days a week (except holidays) is the National Pesticide Information Center. The NPIC is a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. If you have pesticide questions, they provide objective, science-based chemical, health and environmental information about pesticides.
'Nutcracker' in Carson Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents their 21st annual production of "The Nutcracker" ballet on Thanksgiving weekend at the Carson City Community Center.
SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco Giants have promoted Triple-A hitting coach Hensley Meulens to the major league club.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Circumstances and personnel are leading the struggling San Francisco 49ers to change their offensive approach.
ALAMEDA - Coach Tom Cable said Wednesday that he has spoken with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis about allegations that Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women.
SACRAMENTO - Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford had 26 points each to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Sacramento Kings 113-105 on Wednesday night.
OAKLAND - Monta Ellis had 24 points and a season-high 12 assists, Anthony Morrow added 24 points, and Corey Maggette had 20 to lead Golden State to its first win of the season, 113-105 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - With the flick of his wrists, San Jose defenseman Dan Boyle kept San Jose's streak alive in a physical game against Ken Hitchcock's Blue Jackets.
The Douglas High volleyball team swept past McQueen 25-16, 28-26, 25-18 Wednesday night to advance to the regional semifinals against Damonte Ranch.
Ask any member of the Douglas boys' soccer team what the low point of the season was for them and they'll likely point back to an Oct. 7 matchup against Galena in Minden.
Jacks Valley Elementary hosts their first Stop & Shop event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Resort Montana Health & Fitness Center.
November is National Runaway Prevention Month. The purpose of this prevention month is to increase awareness of issues facing runaways, and to educate the public about the solutions and the role they can play in preventing youth from running away. When a youth runs away from home, it affects the entire community.
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The R-C will be posting live updates from tonight's Galena-Douglas boys' soccer playoff game at Damonte Ranch in Reno. Kickoff is at 5 p.m.
Make reservations by Friday for the Carson Valley chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of the World holiday mixer, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, at the Stodick model home, 1380 Stodick Lane, Gardnerville. Make reservations at carsonvalley@weoftheworld.com
Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents their 21st annual production of "The Nutcracker" ballet on Thanksgiving weekend at the Carson City Community Center. Performances are 7 p.m. Nov. 27 and 28, and 2 p.m. Nov. 29. Tickets are $23.50 general admission and $19.50 for seniors and children, available at the Brewery Arts Center Artisan's Gift Shop, (775) 883-1976, ext. 2, or www.ayakosdance.com Information, (775) 220-4633.
The Carson Valley Inn in Minden celebrates Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 26, with holiday dinner specials in Fiona's Bar and Grill and Katie's Country Kitchen.
It's been all around our two north county schools for lots of weeks now. I remember not too long ago asking the school nurse, if I should get it and can't get to the store for provisions, what do I need on hand to be comfortable with my symptoms. She recommended Tylenol, chicken broth, chicken noodle soup, seven up and for sure a thermometer. I stopped on my way home that day and stocked up.
Project Venture and the other programs at the new Native Youth Resource Center evolved from an ancestral trail hike Washoe tribal youth made in 2006. The two-day hike began at King's Canyon in Carson City, over the mountain to a camp-out at Spooner Lake, to the destination at Skunk Harbor celebrated with a picnic with family and friends.
A six-legged calf, with four shoulders and a double back bone, and various other additions to the usual specifications followed in the natural design of the species, walked into Reno yesterday from St. Augustine, Florida. The calf with the extra equipment will continue its journey afoot to California, where it will be one of the exhibits at the 1915 exposition. During its stay in Reno the visitor is registered at the Washoe stables, where it is being fed an extra ration three times a day for the extra back bone.
The Closet Crafters' fifth annual sale of homemade crafts is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, 1255 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.
Staff Reports Make submissions by Thursday for the Carson Valley Art Association's scholarship fine art show, Friday through Sunday at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Watercolor artwork by local artist and cowboy Doug Robbins is the winning entry in the Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival poster contest.
Turkeys and food are needed at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
Sales of a 2010 calendar featuring artwork drawn by children who have stayed at Austin's House will benefit the group foster home.
Contributors to The R-C letters page on Wednesday and Friday banged their spoons on their high chairs over what they see as the unfair ridicule Obama is getting over receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Sarah Palin deserves the Nobel Peace prize. She kept her eye on Russia for years.
I would like to thank this great community for coming out on Oct. 11 to the Big George Athletic Complex and supporting Douglas County schools. The Douglas County Education Foundation is up and running again thanks to this community's support. We had 336 runners and 82 of those were kids.
EDITOR: My son, Don Herbert, is in the Army and stationed at Camp Justice, Iraq. He e-mailed me asking if I could get some sports equipment sent over for the troops at Camp Justice - things like Frisbees, softballs, mitts, etc
EDITOR: My son, Don Herbert, is in the Army and stationed at Camp Justice, Iraq. He e-mailed me asking if I could get some sports equipment sent over for the troops at Camp Justice - things like Frisbees, softballs, mitts, etc.
EDITOR: As an avid sports enthusiast, I was taught that your job as a fan is to cheer as loud as you can to support your team.
I would like to comment on the editorial in The Record-Courier (Oct. 20) about the Lake-Valley divide.
I had the honor of working for Douglas County at the Minden-Tahoe Airport from November 1986 to February 1996.
There's an old Carson Valley story about Lucky Bill Thorington jumping H.F. Dangberg's claim to a ranch. When Dangberg challenged an armed Thorington, he replied, "What are you going to do now, Dutchman?"
Entering last week's final round of regular season football games, the chance was obviously there that the Lancers could be coming to town for the first round of the regional playoffs.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements has undergone a CT scan on his broken right shoulder blade and left tackle Joe Staley had an MRI exam on his sprained right knee to further determine the damage.
ALAMEDA - The Oakland Raiders will undertake a "serious evaluation" of allegations that coach Tom Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Kevin Martin scored 48 points and Beno Udrih hit a game-tying layup in the closing seconds of regulation to give the Sacramento Kings a 127-116 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in their home opener Monday night.
The Douglas High freshman football squad wrapped up a 7-2 season last week with an impressive 25-6 win over the Carson Senators.
It was a solid weekend all around for Carson Valley cross country runners.
7-3 overall, 6-1 Sierra League, 4-0 home, 3-3 away, 0-0 neutral, 7-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Overall 27-6. Sierra League 10-4. Home: 8-3. Away: 6-2. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 21-5. Games: 73-28.
There are certain things the Douglas boys' soccer team have made hallmarks of their trips to the playoffs in the last six years.
Overall 12-7-3. Sierra league: 7-5-2. Home: 2-4-1. Away: 7-1-1. Neutral: 2-2-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 12-7-3
SAN FRANCISCO - Freddy Sanchez wanted a chance to make a better impression on the San Francisco Giants.
SAN DIEGO - LaDainian Tomlinson did what he always does against the Oakland Raiders.
The former wife of Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable and a recent girlfriend tell ESPN he has a history of violent behavior toward women.
NEW ORLEANS - Who needs the preseason?
PHOENIX - Anybody waiting for Steve Nash to show his age, well, keep waiting.
RALEIGH, N.C. - The San Jose Sharks have had little trouble racking up wins so far this season, though it's only in the last week or so they feel they've actually started playing well.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team put a silencer on its Pistol offense Saturday at Mackay Stadium.
