Registration is Sunday and May 16 for ballroom dance classes for adults and teens in the Genoa Town Hall. The 12-week course begins 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Learn waltz, Texas two-step, cha-cha, and East Coast swing. Cost is $8 per adult per class, and $6 for teens. Information, Larry Ward, (775) 461-0474.
Staff Reports Lone Tree Gallery in Minden offers ongoing classes and workshops by local artists in various media this month and June.
The Happy Landings home decor and art fundraiser presented by the Carson Valley Vanguard Coalition, Inc. is noon to 5 p.m. May 22 at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Minden.
Have you heard the news? This week a group of Chinese and Turkish archeologists say they found Noah's ark. Their discovery is on Mt. Arafat in Turkey at the elevation of 13,123 feet where people do not live. Their find has wood and artifacts they carbon dated at 4,800 years old.
The menu for the week of May 3-7 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
The number of Nevada acres burned each year by wildfire has increased dramatically in recent decades. Wildfire has had significant impacts on Nevada's environmental, economic and social well-being.
Models Sue Vandersmith, Linda Diego, Kaye Hughes and Colleen Kurczodyna, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
19-6 overall, 13-3 Sierra League, 7-0 home, 6-3 away, 6-1 neutral, 17-3 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
12-11 overall, 8-5 Sierra League, 5-4 home, 4-6 away, 3-2 neutral, 10-10 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers have signed veteran Travis LaBoy to a one-year contract.
The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent running back Rock Cartwright to a contract.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Tyreke Evans has won hundreds of trophies in his young basketball career and many of them seem to have lost an arm, a basketball or some other piece in his mother's care.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Joe Pavelski started the second round of the playoffs the same way he ended the first, scoring big goals for the San Jose Sharks.
The Douglas softball team used a seven-run fifth to come back for a 10-8 win at Galena Thursday afternoon.
Runs might be difficult to come by this weekend at Les Murakami Stadium.
The Nevada Wolf Pack's backcourt has gotten a little less crowded.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Major league baseball's 37-year experiment - the designated hitter - might be around to stay after all. MLB announced
Chris Balcom-Miller, P, Asheville Tourists (Rockies Single-A): Balcom-Miller is expected to play for the Single-A Asheville Tourists once he returns to action, but he is currently rehabbing an injury.
TeamPtsPvs 1. Reno (7)701 2. Spanish Springs632 3. Galena562
The past year has been as much a rollercoaster as it has been a whirlwind for Gardnerville Ranchos resident Tyler Moore.
As the horse racing world turns its attention to Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Ky., this weekend, a horse with Carson Valley connections will be taking center stage.
Despite getting a complete-game effort out of junior righty Kameron Van Winkle, the Douglas baseball team opened a crucial league series against Sierra League-leading Galena with a 5-2 loss in Reno Thursday afternoon.
After decades of working with grieving children and families, it is evident that most people are uneducated, feel uncomfortable or simply do not know what to say to someone who has experienced a recent loss
The "illegally" overrun state of Arizona is now being accused by our "no border" advocates (progressives) of re-creating the Third Reich unconditional demand of "papiere bitte." This propaganda drivel is designed to inflame the ignorami and the agendized.
EDITOR: As previously noted by me there is insufficient time permitted in three minutes of testimony to adequately address the complex matter of the public hearing on water rates.
I recently had the privilege through Leadership Douglas County to participate in the ride along program with Deputy Rodney Ginocchio of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Today marks the end of the wetter part of the water year. However much water is nestled in the snowpack today will be doled out over the next few months to irrigate.
Details 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 Minden Flea Market is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, on Esmeralda Avenue in downtown Minden. Information, Roxanne Stangle, 782-2444.
Looking for a fun and creative way to express your artistic side? Swing by Sapphire Wizard Fired Arts in the Gardnerville Ranchos and set your imagination free.
The Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, running through Sunday, features cowboy performers, cowboy art, cowboy dances, and cowboy food.
The barn at the Trimmer Outpost. Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival events include presenters on cowboy poetry, ranch life, Dutch oven cooking, ghost towns, Washoe basket weaving, saddle making and photography.
After 12 years of restoration, the McKeen Motor Car, V&T No. 22, is about to make its debut once again, and the celebration coincides with the arrival of the car in Carson City exactly 100 years ago to the day.
Cars are wanted and swap spaces are available for the Valley Cruisers sixth annual Rockathon car show and swap meet, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15, in Heritage Park in Gardnerville.
by Caitlyn Bidart, fourth year 4-H member Divine Swine
Learn about Nevada's first settlers and how important they were to the development of Carson Valley at the Douglas County Historical Society's the Emigrant Trail Barn Tour, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22.
The Carson Valley Chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of The World's monthly group meeting is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 27 at the Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Highway 395 N, Minden. The group meets on the fourth Thursday each month for networking, lunch and a guest speaker.
Wild Horse Children's Theater presents "Disney's Aladdin Jr." at 7 p.m. May 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 4 p.m. May 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
CARSON CITY - Lace up your shoes for March for Babies, Saturday, May 1 at Mills Park in Carson City.
18-6 overall, 12-3 Sierra League, 7-0 home, 5-3 away, 6-1 neutral, 16-3 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
12-10 overall, 8-4 Sierra League, 5-4 home, 4-5 away, 3-2 neutral, 10-9 vs. Northern Nevada teams
EDITOR: Do you have a library card? It costs you nothing to obtain and gets you a world of useful things. Books, of course; novels and non-fiction - brand new hot off the presses; magazines and newspapers in their own little room. Don't want to read the latest?
There are basically two types of ATVers. There are those who know only two speeds - full bore or dead stop. Second, there are those who ride to enjoy our beautiful, accessible BLM lands. We stay on trails and follow the BLM's directions on where to ride and where not to ride.
I am writing this letter in regards to my daughter who is one of the students who attends Sierra Crest Academy. She has been a student there since the eighth grade and she would be one of the graduating students providing the school could remain open.
I believe it would be a great dis-service to the community of Douglas County should the Douglas County School District refuse to renew the charter for Sierra Crest Academy.
Last week's adventures with the phones highlighted how dependent we've become on cellular phones for our communication, and what can happen when the connection fails.
I extend a challenge to vegetable gardeners. As you dig your garden this spring, turning in compost, raking it smooth and planting seeds; plan ahead to share your bounty with those less fortunate.
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.
The Douglas boys' golf team hung on to a tie for third place in the season standings with a team score of 401 at Wolf Run Golf Club Monday.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's 2010 Weed Warriors class on May 13-14 offers introductory-level training in invasive and common-nuisance weed management.
The fisherman's creed: Envy not him that eats better than I do. Nor him that is richer, or that wears better clothes than I do. I envy nobody but him, and him only, that catches more fish than I do - Izaak Walton. Fishing season opens May 1, 1915.
The annual Zephyr League Aqua 5 - an event that pits the region's high school swimmers against each other in an aquatic pentathlon - became a showcase for the Douglas High swimming program on Saturday at the Carson Valley Swim Center.
Derrell Conner of East Chicago, Ind., has signed a national letter of intent to study and play basketball at the University of Nevada beginning in 2010-11, Wolf Pack head coach David Carter announced Monday.
Scarselli Elementary School students check out 16-month-old Madison the dairy heifer during Ag in the Classroom at the Gardnerville Ranchos school on Friday.
Staff Reports The Douglas County 4-H Small Animal Project hosted a 4-H Youth Open Small Animal Show on April 17 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
The Antelope Valley Survivors Relay for Life team sponsor their Cinco de Mayo dinner, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, at the Walker Community Center. There will be an authentic Mexican dinner, no-host bar, a pinata for the children attending, and some really good raffle items. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 10.
The Douglas County Public Library celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express with a special event Saturday.
The Carson Valley Trails Association offers weekly guided hikes, walks and trail adventures as part of the Hike for Health Trails Challenge, Saturdays through May 22. Trail activities will be led by experienced guides.
The Douglas High track & field program saw a couple of school records fall Saturday afternoon at the Big George Invitational in Minden - the final tuneup for most schools in the region before the four-week championship stretch extending through state.
The Douglas High softball team took command of first place in the Sierra League standings Saturday afternoon, splitting a doubleheader at Damonte Ranch to claim the overall series win against the Mustangs.
Douglas senior Beau Battista did everything in his control to try to win the game on the mound Saturday morning, and then ended up giving himself everything he'd need at the plate to clinch it.
It was a strong offensive burst to start the game and a solid combination of pitching and defense to end it that carried the Douglas softball team to a 5-3 win over Damonte Ranch in Minden Friday.
"Our Savior Jesus Christ has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel," 1 Timothy 1:10.
We would like to thank personally all the businesses who helped by contributing to us over the past eight years.
On April 22 Earth Day turned 40. That's right, we've been celebrating this day devoted to the environment since 1970. However, Nevada farmers and ranchers have been exemplifying the values associated with Earth Day for generations.
Douglas County School Board trustees are working their way through the last interviews for school superintendent.
The first opportunity to demonstrate the power of the vote in Nevada in this election year is less than two months away. Registered Democrats and Republicans can exercise this precious right in the June 8, 2010, primary election.
If you have decided to get some baby chicks from the local feed stores, you'll need to learn some basic care items so they grow to provide you with many fresh eggs in the coming years.
Family Fun Bingo Night benefiting the Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School music department is 6-8 p.m. today, at the school, 701 Long Valley Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos. All ages may play. Cards are 50 cents per game for adults, and $5 to play all night for ages 20 and younger. Cash prizes for adults. Snacks available for purchase. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Information, 265-6100.
The entire town of Genoa is the stage where cowboy poets and musicians, storytellers, artists and craftspeople perform during the first Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, beginning Thursday and continuing through May 2.
TeamPtsPvs 1. Reno (8)801 2. Spanish Springs693
DENVER -- San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle didn't feel a sense of redemption, only relief.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Alex Rodriguez hit a three-run homer, Javier Vazquez finally showed the form that made him a 15-game winner last season and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 7-3 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory.
David Carter sounded remarkably calm and upbeat for a college basketball coach who has lost almost an entire starting lineup over the past month.
EDITOR: How about that Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School seventh-grade leadership class? Within just two weeks their leadership class gathered a whopping donation of 1,865 pounds of food for the Carson Valley Community Food Closet.
Nine-year-old Mason Prosser looks at her cut ponytail at Tangles Salon in Gardnerville while stylist Jenn Wing cuts the rest of her hair for a Locks of Love donation on Saturday at the Gigs 4 Wigs event at the salon.
There is only about one more month left to do an open burn and last weekend was almost the most perfect weather conditions to do so. I have so much respect for the firefighters when I light the pile on fire especially with the dry tumbleweeds at the bottom. They just take off and I stand back as far as I can.
A cow, a newborn calf and photographer Lisa Minter are all winners. Minter took first place in the Carson Valley Photo Club's monthly competition with her picture of the minutes-old calf. She titled her winning shot "The Lucky One."
Cathy Lund, Bobby Cropper, Audrey Nelson, Pat Smith and Ruth Rich at last year's chili cookoff. Carson Valley Sertoma's 18th annual Chili Cookoff & Craft Fair is Saturday and Sunday at the Carson Valley Inn.
The Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley's 12th annual Stars of Tomorrow talent competition is Saturday at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Doors open at 6 p.m., the show and silent auction begin at 7 p.m.
Without a doubt, some of the most sensational, thrilling, death-defying wild animal acts ever shown are represented by the Al G. Barnes Wild Animal Circus which is to exhibit in Carson. The Virginia and Truckee Railroad will run two excursion trains from Minden. One will leave in the morning returning in the afternoon and the other will be run for the evening performance. See timetable on first page.
It wasn't easy for Luke Babbitt to leave the Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team.
Three truckloads of electronic equipment were hauled to ComputerCorps after Saturday's eCycle Day event in Minden.
Residents of Alpine County are encouraged to participate in the Alpine County Spring 2010 County Cleanup, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2, or until the containers are filled each day.
Despite competing in a sport with dwindling numbers in an exceptionally tough economy, the Douglas County High School Rodeo Club has managed to grow where many other clubs are just trying to hold steady.
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif.- Cesar Valdez struck out eight batters, and Brandon Allen hit his third home run of the season Monday night as the Reno Aces clawed past the Sacramento River Cats, 5-3, in the series finale at Raley Field.
RENO, Nev. - Nevada sophomore forward Luke Babbitt has decided to enter the 2010 National Basketball Association Draft, he and Wolf Pack head coach David Carter announced Tuesday afternoon.
EDITOR: Let's get wise Nevada. Nevada's election is coming up. Harry Reid unfortunately "pretends" to represent the state of Nevada.
In the wake of recent robberies in our neighborhood, something wonderful has been lost. The small-town community feeling of safety and trust that we have enjoyed so in Gardnerville is gone, perhaps never to return.
Controversy continues to surround the airport and the November ballot question for voters to approve a new airport ordinance, which raises aircraft weight limits from the 30,000 pounds maximum approved in 1984 and 50,000 pounds approved in 1992 to whatever the FAA says it is, currently at 75,000 pounds.
Thursday is Earth Day and despite some recent controversy regarding the environmental movement, we're still fans.
10-9 overall, 6-3 Sierra League, 4-3 home, 3-4 away, 3-2 neutral, 8-7 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
16-5 overall, 10-2 Sierra League, 6-0 home, 4-2 away, 6-1 neutral, 14-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Visit some of Nevada's first barns and learn about the agricultural history of Carson Valley during the Emigrant Trail Barn Tour, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22. The annual barn tour is a fundraiser for the Douglas County Historical Society. Tickets are $15 for historical society members and $20 for nonmembers.
The Four Preps play May 7 and 8 at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden.
The Douglas County Public Library is looking for volunteers to help at the children's desk during the summer.
World T'ai Chi/QiGong Day is observed in a free event, 10 a.m. to noon April 24, in Minden Park. Saturday's event is co-sponsored by the Carson Valley T'ai Chi Club and Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department event in coordination with the 12th annual World T'ai Chi Day. Gov. Jim Gibbons has declared April 24 to be World Tai Chi Day in Nevada.
Staff Reports Nationally known Western poets and entertainers will converge on Nevada's oldest settlement at the end of April for the first-ever Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, and organizers have made sure the event is has both interest and value for families.
The Douglas County Public Library celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express with a special event May 1.
Staff Reports The Carson Valley Trails Association offers weekly guided hikes, walks and trail adventures as part of the Hike for Health Trails Challenge, Saturdays, April 24 through May 22.
RENO, Nev.- Ryan Roberts and Ed Rogers combined for seven hits as Reno exploded for a season-high 10 runs, defeating Sacramento 10-7 Sunday afternoon at Raley Field.
LOS ANGELES -- All it took was one swing by Manny Ramirez against reliever Sergio Romo to waste Barry Zito's prime performance.
MIAMI -- Receiver-returner Ted Ginn Jr. has been traded by the Miami Dolphins to the San Francisco 49ers for a draft pick, his father told The Associated Press.
The San Jose Sharks couldn't score on Craig Anderson all night. Moments into overtime, they somehow managed to put the puck past their own goalie.
OAKLAND - Ryan Sweeney has the longest hitting streak in the majors this season, yet he's not interested in talking about it.
Nevada's Lauren Lastrapes and Fresno State's Morgan Melloh have been named the Verizon Western Athletic Conference Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for April 12-18. This is the first-ever honor for Lastrapes and the second honor of the season and 10th of her career for Melloh.
DENVER - Nevada's Brian Barnett and Brock Stassi have been named the Verizon Western Athletic Conference Baseball Hitter and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, for April 12-18.
The Nevada Wolf Pack sophomore from Green Valley High in Henderson, Nev., actually never really went anywhere. But the outfielder who led the Wolf Pack in hitting with a .352 average last year certainly was nowhere to be found over the first two months of this season.
It was a role reversal from the inaugural Carson Capitol Classic on Saturday as the Carson boys track team took first and the girls track team came in second. Last year the girls won the event while the boys came in first.
The Douglas High softball team won the consolation bracket of the Reed Easter Invitational Saturday in Sparks, going 5-1 overall in the tournament.
The Douglas High softball team opened the Reed Easter Invitational with a pair of wins Friday afternoon in Sparks.
RENO, Nev.- Ed Rogers' walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth gave Reno a series split on getaway day, as it beat Salt Lake 7-6 on Thursday night in front of 5,606 fans at Aces Ballpark.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders have signed free agent quarterback Kyle Boller.
SACARAMENTO, Calif. - The Sacramento Kings have exercised a team option on forward Carl Landry to keep him under contract through next season.
OAKLAND, Calif. | Ben Sheets headed through a clubhouse hallway, huge ice bag on his right arm, when clubbie Brian Davis stopped the pitcher with a token of congratulations for his long-awaited win.
Invasive Species Awareness Week is ending, but gardeners should continue to be weed warriors on the lookout for yellow or purple starthistle.
EDITOR: I cannot thank all of you enough who, over the past eight years have generously given your time and money to keep a dream alive.
Details 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 Tahoe Figure Skating Club hosts its annual Skate Into Spring ice skating exhibition, 4-5 p.m. April 24, at the South Tahoe Ice Arena, 1176 Rufus Allen Blvd. Admission is free to see local and regional skaters perform programs in preparation for upcoming competition. Remember to dress warmly. Information, (530) 542-6262.
Soroptimists International of Carson Valley, Nevada State Bank, and the law office of Karen L. Winters have again teamed up with ComputerCorps of Carson City to sponsor the eCycle electronics recycling day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, at Nevada State Bank, 1656 Highway 395 in Minden. Computers, monitors, printers, copiers, fax machines, toner and ink cartridges, software, stereos, cell phones and manuals can be dropped off for recycling. Neither televisions nor appliances will be accepted.
The second annual Gig 4 Wigs Cut-a-thon is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Tangles Hair Studio & Day Spa, 1255 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Event features food, live music, raffles, chair massages, and haircuts offered at a suggested donation of $10. The fundraiser is to provide wigs and head coverings at no cost to those who may have lost their hair during cancer treatments. Information, 782-2742.
We are now well into the Douglas County Historical Society's April photo contest. Have you taken your best shot to enter? Entries can be taken directly to the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville or e-mailed to the address below. Make sure to get them in before 4 p.m. April 30. Our winner will be announced May 7.
The Theatre of Arts Discipline presents J.M. Barrie's play, "Peter Pan," opening today at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
RENO, Nev.- Jeff Bailey had a three-hit afternoon and the Aces mounted a late rally, but fell Reno just short in a 9-6 loss to the Salt Lake Bees Wednseday afternoon at Aces Ballpark.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Aubrey Huff saw teammate Mark DeRosa spread out on the ground signaling him to slide into home, so he obliged. At last, Huff had the inside-the-park home run he's long coveted.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The owners of the Great America theme park are suing Santa Clara and the San Francisco 49ers over the planned sports stadium, saying California's environment is at risk.
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Rob Blake scored another big goal for the Colorado Avalanche -- only this time he was wearing the opposing team's uniform.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball coach David Carter might have added a point guard in his own image this week with the signing of Jordan Finn to a National Letter of Intent
It may have come about four months late, but in the end a little bit more history was made for the Douglas High tennis program.
After navigating every imaginable twist or turn, bump or obstacle along the way, 2004 Douglas High grad Jake Peterson was primed and ready for what he hoped would be his impact season at the college level.
11-4 overall, 10-2 Sierra League, 6-0 home, 4-2 away, 1-0 neutral, 10-2 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
PITCHING Records Beau Battista 3-1
The Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival on April 29-May 2 includes concerts by cowboy poets and Western entertainers Waddie Mitchell, Paul Zarzyski, Dave Stamey, Don Edwards, Sourdough Slim and Richard Elloyan.
Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional honor society of women educators, offers a $500 academic scholarship awarded annually to a student pursuing a teaching degree.
The Douglas High School swimming and diving teams stayed unbeaten in Zephyr League competition last week as the Tigers dominated dual meets against South Tahoe.
Heading into the final stretch of the season, the Douglas High track & field team is beginning to fall into mid-season stride.
RENO - Douglas High continued its roll through the Sierra League with a doubleheader sweep of Wooster on Saturday afternoon.
Chris Balcom-Miller, P, Asheville Tourists (Rockies Single-A): Balcom-Miller is expected to play for the Single-A Asheville Tourists once he returns to action, but he has been injured all spring and a date for his return hasn't yet been set.
RENO, Nev.- Cole Gillespie went two-for-three with a triple and a single, but the Aces couldn't mount a rally against the Bees bullpen in a 6-4 loss to Salt Lake Tuesday night at Aces Ballpark.
RENO, Nev.- Kris Benson allowed no earned runs in five innings and Doug Deeds hit his first home run with the Aces, as Reno defeated the Salt Lake Bees 7-2 Monday night at Aces Ballpark.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Garrett Jones started the game as Pittsburgh's offensive star. He ended it as an unlikely defensive hero.
SEATTLE - Milton Bradley got a much-needed boost for himself and the Seattle Mariners with one big swing Tuesday night.
Jordan Finn of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., has signed a national letter of intent to study and play basketball at the University of Nevada beginning in 2010-11, Wolf Pack head coach David Carter announced Wednesday.
The Nevada Wolf Pack men's basketball team won't be without a starting point guard for long.
RENO, Nev. -University of Nevada (17-13-1) junior right fielder Brian Barnett had two RBI, three hits including a home run and scored four runs to lead the Wolf Pack to a 8-5 nonconference victory over Saint Mary's College (10-18-1) at Peccole Park on Tuesday afternoon. With the victory the Pack improved to 17-13-1 while the Gaels dropped to 10-18-1.
There aren't very many opportunities to get a $10 hair cut from a professional hairstylist, but the staff of Tangles Hair Studio & Day Spa has invited the participation of other Carson Valley hair salons to give haircuts for a good cause.
Jennifer Ann Zabelsky and Matthias Ricardo Kuhlmeier were married on March 8, 2010, in Boston.
Election Day will be June 8. Are you registered to vote in this very important election? There are a lot of important issues to be dealt with by our future supervisor, many of which affect Antelope Valley.
Photo caption. The Carson Valley Hospital was recently erected at Gardnerville by Dr. E.H. Hawkins. The building is heated by a furnace and is electrically lighted. Besides an ex-ray machine, the operating room is equipped for all branches of surgery.
Peter Pan's Never Never Land has been a world of pirate ships, lost boys, Indians and fairies for more than 100 years, but the story about the boy who refuses to grow up never gets old.
Rick Aarons of Gardnerville watches Assistant Donor Care Supervisor Jason Davis draw his blood during the Bailey Piper Blood Drive at the CVIC Hall on Saturday.
The Carson Valley Sertoma Club hosts the 18th annual Regional Championship Chili Cookoff and Craft Fair on April 24 and 25 at the Carson Valley Inn.
The Silver State Model T Ford Club meets 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Jones-West Ford, 3600 Kietzke Lane, Reno. Anyone owning or interested in Model T Ford cars and trucks is invited to attend monthly meetings. Information, Wendell Newman, 882-8745, or Marty Furry, (775) 297-1092.
The Nevada Wolf Pack's pitching staff received quite a workout this past weekend in Las Cruces, N.M., against the New Mexico State Aggies.
PRICE, Utah - Western Nevada College's baseball team tuned up for its showdown with conference leading Southern Nevada by sweeping College of Eastern Utah 2-1 and 6-1 Saturday afternoon.
St. Gall Women's Society Spring Tea and Fashion Show fundraiser is 12:30 p.m. Saturday, in the St. Gall Pastoral Center, 1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
The Tahoe Basin Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation's 12th annual big game fundraising banquet is 4:30 p.m. Saturday at he Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City. Since 1984, the Elk Foundation and its partners have completed more than 170 conservation projects in Nevada with a value of more than $14.3 million. Information, Ed Quye, 267-6929.
The Carson City Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsors a free community seminar on identity theft presented by privacy professional Tom Considine, May 1 in the gym at Bethlehem Lutheran School, 1837 Mountain St., Carson City.
The grand opening of Carson Dog Sports professional dog training center is 9 a.m. May 8 at 5242 Highway 50 East, Carson City.
The Fireworks for the Soul: Tibetan Bowl and Gong Concert is 7:30 p.m. May 11 at 02 Wellness Studio, 1557 Zerolene Place, Minden.
Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture is searching for an image for its fourth annual collectible sticker.
Sandra Yancey, founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork, presents the 2010 Women's Success Imperative at an eWomenNetwork event, 5-9 p.m., April 21, at the Grove, 95 Foothill Road, Reno. Informal networking and registration begin at 4:30 p.m. The event includes dinner and networking opportunities.
The Daughters of Norway Queen Maud Lodge No. 42 meet 6 p.m. April 15 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on the corner of Saliman and Highway 50 East in Carson City.
RENO, Nev.- A three-hit afternoon for Ed Rogers was the lone bright spot for Reno, as Fresno defeated the Aces 14-2 Sunday afternoon at Aces Ballpark.
SAN FRANCISCO - Tim Lincecum struck out 10 and overcame an early home run, Pablo Sandoval hit a two-run shot and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Sunday night in a game that finally started after a rain delay of 4 hours, 9 minutes.
OAKLAND - Monta Ellis scored 27 points in his return following a two-week absence, Stephen Curry added 25 and the Warriors overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, 120-117, on Sunday night.
Logan Couture converted on his first career shootout attempt to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 victory Saturday night over the Phoenix Coyotes that kept their hopes alive for the top seed in the Western Conference.
ANAHEIM - Adam Rosales homered in his first AL at-bat, added a go-ahead single and finished with four RBIs as the A's the Angels, 9-4, Sunday.
The Nevada Wolf Pack and New Mexico State Aggies played over three hours (3:28) on Sunday afternoon and didn't decide a thing.
Don't snicker and turn to your friends and say Johnson is making a huge mistake by leaving the Nevada Wolf Pack for the National Basketball Association draft a year early.
Why is Jesus unique among all religious leaders? Why is He the most amazing man to ever live on the Earth? Why do billions still follow His words? Why is the world calendar patterned after His birth? The answer to all these questions is, He is God manifested in the flesh.
Holy Humor Sunday services are 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. today at Carson Valley United Methodist Church.
Ranch-raised, grass-fed beef is the star of the show at the first of three cowboy Dinners to be served at the new Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, running April 29 through May 2 in Nevada's oldest town.
Living Proof Ministry founder and author Beth Moore is presented in a simulcast of her newest book, "So Long Insecurity," 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 24, at Fountainhead Foursquare Church.
The Brewery Arts Center and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays present "The Laramie Project," opening April 16 at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City.
Children's book author and illustrator Fox Carlton Hughes teaches classes in cartooning for kids, children's book illustration and beginning drawing this spring at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City.
The Carson Chamber Singers, directed by Judy Monson, present "The Stars Above the Hill," their 25th season concert, 7:30 p.m. May 1, at Sarah Winnemucca Hall in the Aspen Building at Western Nevada College, 2201 W. College Parkway, Carson City.
After Wooster rapped out four hits for three runs to open the game, it was apparent the Douglas softball team was in for a fight.
I am wring to urge everyone to become a organ donor.
My house caught fire on April 2. I would like to thank the East Fork Fire District for their quick response and the help that they provided.
On April 12, the Suicide Prevention Network of Douglas County will be moving to a new location at 1702 County Road, Suite B, Minden. The new telephone number is 783-1510.
EDITOR: My name is Danielle Beauchamp and I have two children going to Sierra Crest. When my son David started, he had never really been to a normal school since 13 years old (17 now).
I cannot express strongly enough, how much of a difference Sierra Crest Academy has made on my son. This school was our last option for school success for my son. I was at wits-end and had come to the assumption that my son would most likely not graduate high school.
It's really sad that the person who is in charge of the census in Douglas County doesn't know Douglas County and will be costing the taxpayers millions because of their lack of knowledge.
About 85 Army National Guard soldiers from Northern Nevada are on home soil after a year of duty in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait. The Calvary (CAV) and the 1864 units returned to Las Vegas last week. The CAV flew into Reno on April 1 while the 1864 flew in on April 3.
Staff Reports The Topaz Sagehens host their 34th annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9, at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center, 4001 Carter Way, Wellington.
Horseback riders will see spectacular views of Carson Valley during the first Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival Pleasure Trail Ride on May 1. The ride begins at the Douglas County Fairgrounds at 10 a.m., head into the Pine Nut Mountains and return in time for lunch.
The Tahoe Ridge Marketplace & Bistro's 2010 Wine Club Concert Series begins May 8 and continues through Oct. 17. Tickets are $19, or $15 for club members and are available at Tahoe Ridge Marketplace, 1644 Highway 395, in Minden, at tahoeridge.com or 783-1566.
Bob Taormina, Peggy Seva, Dave Rich and Tim Taylor cook steak burgers at last year's Sertoma Chili Cook-Off.
Details 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.
A free event for anyone who wants to be involved in making movies is 1-3 p.m. Saturday, upstairs at Sharkey's Casino in Gardnerville. Information, 782-8027.
Safely dispose of computers, printers, monitors, cell phones, stereos and other electronic waste at the annual Soroptimist International of Carson Valley and ComputerCorps eCycle Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17, at Nevada State Bank, 1656 Highway 395, Minden.
The Douglas County Historical Society's Historic Emigrant Trail Barn Tour is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
The Carson Valley Trails Association's fourth annual Hike for Health fundraiser for the Genoa Foothill Trail System project begins April 22 with an auction event at the Genoa Town Hall and concludes with a family barbecue at Lampe Park in Gardnerville on May 23.
The winner of the Douglas County Historical Society's March photo contest winner is Kathy Mortimer. What a great shot of our mule deer. Thanks, Kathy, for submitting our winning photo. And thanks to all who submitted March photos; those were the best photos yet.
Instead of coasting through her last few months as Miss Nevada 2009, Christina Keegan will be participating in fundraising events that involve being in three states in three days and jumping out of an airplane.
Christine Dupuis certainly can't be accused of being adverse to change.
SIERRA NEVADA SPORTS MEDIA POLL Northern Region Top Ten
The top-ranked Reno High baseball team came to Minden Tuesday afternoon and left little doubt as to why they are the top-ranked team in the region.
95 years ago April 9, 1915 The County Board of Education has selected the site for the new county high school building and last Saturday the deal was closed for the purchase of the land by the citizens of Gardnerville, through their committee.
I always thought because I was the oldest child in our family that my Easter basket was hidden in a very difficult place. Most years even as I was older, like 10 years old, I had the hardest time finding my basket. My sisters would always help me. One time it was in the dishwasher, one time in the clothes dryer. Who would think to look in places like that?
The Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival opens with a treat for fans of cowboy music and poetry with the western duo of Larry Maurice and Dave Stamey, 7 p.m. April 29, at the festival's main stage in Mormon Station State Historic Park. Joining the pair is western balladeer and Dayton native Richard Elloyan.
Native American jewelry, drum and beadwork makers, silversmiths, basket weavers and visual artists will show and sell their work at the Native American Cultural and Historic Center during the Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, April 29 to May 2.
Nevada journalist David W. Toll speaks about Mustang Ranch owner Joe Conforte 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.
Thomas and Leslie Busse of Gardnerville announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison M. Busse, to Brian J. Anderson.
Douglas High School senior Thomas Wicker plays the guitar and sings during the annual talent show on March 26. For photos of all the performance, go to recordcourier.com/photos
Tour season opens today for the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, located west of Minden on Highway 88.
The Topaz Cure-Aiders Team with Douglas County Relay for Life would like to thank these sponsors for their successful bunco fundraiser on March 20: the Topaz Volunteer Fire Department, Johnny's Roadhouse, Iron Horse Cantina, Pappa Murphy's Pizza, Topaz Lodge & Casino and Silver Strike Lanes.
Little Will, twin of our little nephew, MJ, who died of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, came with his parents from Kansas for the Walk of Hope fundraiser in Lampe Park on March 27. And CDH survivor, Ali, 13 years old, came from Corona, Calif., with her family. Her grandmother lives in Carson and works at Carson Tahoe Hospital.
The biological world has terrorists too. These invaders attack in the form of plants aquatic species, animals, insects and microbes.
Dorrine Sadilek, who served as president of the Nevada Artists Association for three years, presents the gavel to new president Anna Louise Darden. Sadilek will be gallery director and Darden remains art show chairwoman at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.
I say thanks to The Record-Courier for publishing so much good local news. I am aware of all the negativity in the world and even in our own backyards. We have numerous sources of communication in the 21st century. There is much news to choose from in our daily lives.
For two weeks I stayed in this unique Palestinian city-the birthplace of Jesus. I returned to Minden in early March. What a contrast it was to my visit in the early '70s. The economy of the city has been based on tourism with its many shops, restaurants, and souvenirs.
Along with myriad expert climatologists, the manmade global warming hoax has been debunked by Climate Research Unit's own Dr. Phil Jones who has acknowledged that "there has been no global warming since 1995." Jones was the major contributor providing false information to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. He along with Professor Mann at Penn State are now in the pseudo scientist protection program.
EDITOR: In future years, Nevada will be billions short in funding for public roads due in part to the effects of inflation, hybrid/electric vehicle use and new fuel efficiency standards expected to cut fuel consumption nearly in half by 2016.
Unemployment is going up and applicants for jobs are down? What's going on? Six months ago we ran an ad for a customer service position and recieved more than 100 resumes in two days. Last week we ran an ad for the same position (we are expanding) and received less than 30 resumes in a week.
EDITOR: I've exchanged e-mails recently with Douglas County Manager Michael Brown regarding my concerns about the proposed consolidation of eight water districts under county management.
EDITOR: My husband and I have been privileged to live in Alpine County since 1970, and have known Judge Edmund Moor and each of the judges who followed him on the bench.
EDITOR: Years ago, I first met Lynn Hettrick when I was nothing more than a newbie activist within Douglas County. At that time I found him to be an honest, hardworking representative for our county.
April 1 is no joke when it comes to the start of irrigation season according to the Alpine Decree.
With the county facing a $2.1 million deficit for the 2010-11 budget and the prospect that a larger gap between income and revenue may be coming in 2011, we believe the time to knuckle down on costs is now.
The Douglas baseball team split a doubleheader with Manogue over the weekend, dropping its first three-game series since the same weekend last year (vs. Damonte).
The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, performs their Spirit of Exploration concert, on Saturday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, and on Sunday, April 25, 4 p.m., at the Oats Park Arts Center in Fallon. The concert features soloist Gail Williams in Horn Concerto No. 1 by Richard Strauss.
Meet area artists at the Johnson Lane Art Studio Tour, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22 and May 23. Admission is free.
The Tahoe Ridge Marketplace & Bistro's 2010 Wine Club Concert Series begins May 8 and continues through Oct. 17. Tickets are $19, or $15 for club members and are available at Tahoe Ridge Marketplace, 1644 Highway 395, in Minden, at tahoeridge.com or 783-1566.
The Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival opens on April 29 with the western duo of Larry Maurice and Dave Stamey - a treat for fans of both cowboy poetry and music. The pair won the Will Rogers Award from the Academy of Western Artists.
The Nevada Wolf Pack is going to find out quickly if its pitching staff is ready for Western Athletic Conference action.
The Easter bunny visits with Kai McClain, 3 1/2, at the Easter egg hunt at Tumbleweeds Gymnastics in Minden on March 28.
"Keep the main thing the main thing." That's the mantra of many in corporate America. In essence it means don't get sidetracked from the business plan, or to do what's most important, and succeed.
Nevada Artists Association's Spring Has Sprung art exhibition opens April 10 in the gallery at the Brewery Arts Center, 499 W. King St., Carson City. Local and regional artists show paintings, photographs, sculptures, jewelry and fine crafts through May 21.
A book signing event is April 7 at the Backseat Gallery for Candace Stewart, author of "Welcome to Planet Alzheimer's."
Nevada journalist David Toll speaks about Mustang Ranch owner Joe Conforte 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. Admission $3, free for historical society members. Information, 782-2555.
Over the course of three hours and 15 minutes, the Douglas and Manogue baseball teams combined for a little bit of everything.
The Douglas County Senior Center hosts the community Spring Fling dance, 7-10 p.m. Saturday, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 920 Dump Road, Gardnerville. Cost is $5 per person. Singles and couples welcome. Music by Don & Nadine. Raffle and door prizes. Refreshments available for purchase. Information, Amanda Reid, 783-6455.
The Topaz Sagehen's 34th annual rummage sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 8 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9, at the Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center, 4001 Carter Way, Wellington.
The Carson Valley Trails Association's fourth annual Hike for Health fundraiser for the Genoa Foothill Trail System project begins with an auction event, 5-8 p.m. April 22 at the Genoa Town Hall. The Trails Challenge kicks off April 22 and concludes with a family barbecue at Lampe Park in Gardnerville on May 23.
Details 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.
"May your life be full of gardens and your gardens full of life," said my friend Laura when she gave me the book, "People with Dirty Hands" by Robin Chotzinoff.
Here we are at Easter week and April already. The March photo contest is over and the winner will be announced next week. Consider what you would like to enter for the April contest which started Friday. Take a photo of whatever you think truly represents April in Douglas County and e-mail it to me at the address below or take it into the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville. The contest ends April 30.
The 10th annual Big Mama's Show & Shine featuring cars, music, food and fun is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 at the Lampe Park Pavilion in Gardnerville. The event is a fundraiser for the Douglas County Senior Services Meals on Wheels program for homebound seniors.
Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville. Information, 782-4600. The Chancel Choir performs "Lenten Sketches" 7 p.m. today. Easter: sunrise service 6:30 a.m. Choir, bells and brass ensemble play at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Easter services.
Carson Valley Golf course is gearing up for its Junior Golf Spring Program for golfers age 5-16. The one-day Introduction to Junior Golf is April 17. The six-week Junior Spring program begins April 19. The basics covered at the April 17 introductory clinic include swing, chipping, putting, and etiquette. Clubs and refreshments are provided. Cost is $20. Register with Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department at 782-9828.
Four-year-old Alexis Hyde and 2-year-old Cassandra Fredrickson have their picture taken with the Easter bunny on Thursday at Lampe Park during the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department's annual Easter egg hunt.
Indian Hills General Improvement District's annual Easter egg hunt for children 12 and younger is 11 a.m. Saturday at James Lee Park. Bring your camera for photos with the Easter bunny. Information, 267-2805.
It is hoped that the Douglas County Reads community reading project will encourage discussion of important topics beyond the scope of most of our day-to-day lives. In that regard, "Three Cups of Tea" is an exceptional choice of books. In addition, it comes in three different editions: standard, young reader's, and a children's book (called "Listen to the Wind").
EDITOR: Has anyone else become as nauseated watching the way our government is conducting our business as I have? The corruption and arrogance of our representatives have become almost unbelievable.
The letter March 26 from DAWG regarding the special needs dog touched my heart. In our household, we can wholeheartedly recommend homing special needs animals.
I was quite surprised to see Lynn Hettrick had entered the race for the position of Douglas County clerk-treasurer.
My son is 15, in ninth grade and has been a student at Sierra Crest Academy for 2 1/2 years now.
EDITOR: My grandson came to live with us roughly two years ago due to his father's illness.
Sierra Crest Academy is an asset to our community. It would be a travesty if Sierra Crest Academy were to close. Even if you don't have children that attend the school, there needs to be alternative education in every community. It is important to have a choice.
Followers of Adam Smith would argue that Douglas County should consider lowering the tax on lodgers in order to increase their numbers.
The Douglas softball team emerged from a huge test with passing grades this week.
