For long-time Carson Valley resident Mike Williams, the past two years sparked a strong desire to find ways to give back to the community.“I was diagnosed with leukemia two years ago and by the grace of God, I made it out,” Williams said. “I’m in remission now. I felt I had to find a way to give back.”That feeling translated into the first Carson Valley Days Dodgeball Tournament, put together in nine days last spring and held during the Friday night celebration behind Buckaroos in Gardnerville.“We ended up having 12 teams and everyone loved it,” Williams said. “It was something …





