The Douglas girls' soccer team dominated every aspect of its first-round playoff game Saturday morning.
The R-C will be posting live update from today's girls' soccer playoff game between Douglas and Spanish Springs, which starts at 10 a.m. at Damonte Ranch.
The Douglas boys soccer team is tied with the Reed Raiders at the half.
The other day I walked around the center where Hamdogs is located. With the exceptions of three or four businesses, plus the Gardnerville Post Office, there are many vacant facilities. However, I understand that one of the current businesses will also be closing soon.
Carson City's moving of trick or treating away from the Nevada Day parade tapped into a memory in Carson Valley that has caused some confusion.
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.
Mike Makley speaks about John Mackay, the subject of his latest book, "John Mackay: Silver King of the Gilded Age," at the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture of the month, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
The Town of Genoa and Carson Valley Arts Council are planning for a new event they hope will become a significant economic driver for Genoa and Carson Valley.
The staff at Austin's House has produced a 2010 calendar featuring artwork drawn by children who have stayed at Austin's House. Each month brings a warm reminder of another young life that was changed for the better thanks to the fine care provided at this wonderful facility. This high quality spiral-bound calendar is ideal for your home and also makes the perfect holiday gift. A portion of each purchase will directly benefit Austin's House.
We live in the land of plenty, there is an abundance of everything and anything people want is available to us. Truly we are a blessed people - materially. Even in a tough economy people have material wealth beyond the dreams of many peoples around the world.
Antonio Traquina and Flynn Scheibe at Trinity Lutheran Childcare on Thursday. They celebrated Nevada Day by dressing in western wear, decorating pumpkins and having their picture taken with a horse.
Christmas is arriving early, as a local church prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child. With the help of Carson Valley volunteers, the sites will be brimming with festively wrapped shoe boxes full of gifts.
For all the balance between the two schools on paper, there was one striking difference between the Carson and Douglas football teams on the field Thursday night.
Seven long years of misery is over for the Carson High Senators.
"Hey mom," I said as I clicked my cell phone off. "I got a call to look after Edward.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Imagine the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association coming up with its own Bowl Championship Series to determine a champion
October is almost over so Saturday is the last day to enter the Douglas County Historical Society's October photo contest. Send in your best photo for October now and start looking for that perfect November shot next week.
A reception celebrating the 29th annual Christmas card release by local artist Mimi Jobe is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 7 at Joyce's Fine Jewelry, 1503 Highway 395, Gardnerville.
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 22nd Annual Rhymers Rodeer is Nov. 6-7 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 the music and the event is hosted by McAvoy Layne as Mark Twain.
Spirit tours are 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Dake House, 2242 Main St. in Genoa, next to the Genoa Post Office.
Area artists are wanted to make submissions for the Carson Valley Art Association scholarship fine art show Nov. 6-8 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
The Eddy Street Book Exchange hosts a reading from Edge, a publication that includes poetry and short stories from the Tahoe Writers Works, 2 p.m. Sunday. Local writers who will read and talk about their work include:
Alice Garcia and Bev Olsen, both of Gardnerville, talk with Miss Nevada Christina Keegan at the Taste of St. Gall wine tasting Oct. 24.
Menu for Nov. 2-6 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
Cash for Candy is Monday through Nov. 6 at Carson Valley Dental Care, 1661 Lucerne St., Minden. Children receive $2 for every pound of Halloween candy brought to the office, with a five-pound limit. Children are encouraged to come to Carson Valley Dental Care between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday after Halloween through Nov. 6. No appointment necessary. Information, Dr. Jeff Collins, carsonvalleydental.com or 782-2642.
The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park hosts a special clothing exhibit this weekend. Women's, men's and children's clothing from the 1890s through the 1960s will be on display throughout the Dangberg home.
LouAnne Rohwer of Stockdale Creative with Alice Price of The Record-Courier and the coloring contest winners. In front are Lilah Bertholf, Joshua Kimpel, Joy McCormick and Stella Keirsey. In the back are Suzannah Canderle, Jasmine Johnson, Brittany Muerle, Alissa Paterson, Sydney Lloyd, Owen Carlson and Molly Cloutier. Not pictured is Jocelyn Bitz.
Plenty of gaming tournament cash was won at the Carson Valley Inn the last week in October including $11,300 in cash prizes in the Fall Game-A-Thon and $1,500 in the monthly Blackjack Tournament.
SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco 49ers have taken a big blow to their already struggling offensive line, losing right tackle Tony Pashos for the season with a broken left shoulder blade.
ALAMEDA - Lost in all the attention surrounding JaMarcus Russell's benching in Oakland's latest blowout loss was a historically bad performance by the Raiders' shoddy run defense.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed step one in avoiding another horrendous start to the season.
OAKLAND -- Luis Scola scored 15 of his 21 points in the third quarter and grabbed 11 rebounds, Aaron Brooks had 18 points and 12 assists, and the Houston Rockets held off Golden State and spoiled the Warriors' season opener with a 108-107 victory Wednesday night.
San Jose - Ryane Clowe scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and Evgeni Nabokov stopped Jarret Stoll moments later to give the San Jose Sharks a 2-1 victory over the Kings on Wednesday night.
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The R-C and the Nevada Appeal will be working together to post play-by-play updates for tonight's football game between the Carson High and Douglas High football teams.
Douglas High volleyball coach Suzi Townsell found out Wednesday night that
After 86 years, one might think there would be no more room for "firsts."
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada cross country team will play host to the 2009 WAC Cross Country Championship at Rancho San Rafael Park Saturday morning. The men's 8K race will take place at 10 a.m. followed by the women's 5K race at 10:45 a.m.
Mike Rippee has always known it would only be a matter of time before a season like this came around for Blair Roman.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team is rushing into the NCAA record books.
South Tahoe tried to catch Douglas looking back to the volleyball team that it blistered in three games Oct. 1 in Minden.
After a tough loss to South Tahoe last week, the Douglas High boys' soccer team was facing an uphill road in order to qualify for the Northern 4A Regional Playoffs.
The R-C will be posting live updates from tonight's soccer game between Douglas and Fallon. Douglas needs a win to advance to the playoffs starting Friday.
I would like to thank Craig at Scolari's for supporting my mother's charity event in Honolulu, Hawaii.
EDITOR: The Fish Springs Volunteer Fire Department's spaghetti dinner dance on Sept. 12 was packed with people, enjoying the beautiful, warm weather and the lively country music. The
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the East Fork Fire & Paramedic Districts, 911 operators, Douglas County coroner (sheriffs office), and Carson Valley Medical Center emergency room who all tried so hard to save our wife and mother, Carol Fowler, on the morning of Oct. 22.
The answer to this whole Walmart problem can be found in the Oct. 1 edition of The Record-Courier.
There has been considerable discussion in the community about Walmart's plans to build a store in Gardnerville.
Surprise! Guess what girls' soccer teams of the Northern 4A - Three of you will be advancing to the NIAA State Tournament in two weeks.
There's an opportunity to get some questions answered today about the Federal Emergency Management Agency maps issued for Carson Valley.
Jonathan Cleveland, director of Christian education at Trinity Lutheran Church, will be inducted as a deacon during services at 8 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday.
Amber Hoogestraat and Curtis Hohenstein of Gardnerville were married Oct. 17, 2009.
Brandi Marie Johnson and K. Anthony Kindig were married Sept. 19, 2009, at the Red Hawk Resort in Sparks.
The arrival in Virginia City this noon of a Buick car driven by Harrison Judd attracted considerable attention on C street as Mr. Judd came to the Comstock from Reno in 2 hours and 50 minutes on low gear. The car is a 35 hp Buick Model C 37, the radiator hood and gears being sealed by Fred White, Postmaster at Reno, before the start was made. The car carried five passengers. This is the first time a water cooled car has ever made a trip of over 22 miles over the mountains.
We were all sorry to learn of the passing of longtime county resident and chairman of the Mono County Board of Supervisors, Bill Reid, early on Oct. 21. There was a large gathering of friends and constituents paying their respects at the celebration of life held in his honor on Sunday in Bridgeport. Our sympathy goes to his wife, Lyn, their children and grandchildren.
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.
Debbie Marsh's photo of a pensive cat staring out a window, titled "What a Beautiful Day," won first place in the Carson Valley Photo Club's October contest. The theme for the month was "view from a window."
Three-year-old Peter Sheikman eats a breadstick at the Becca Shines - Miracles Happen
The Rotary Clubs of District 5190, Area 9 host their fourth annual Rotary International Foundation dinner, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10, at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. The Rotary Area 9 Clubs are Carson City, Carson City Sunset, Minden, South Lake Tahoe, and Tahoe-Douglas.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Alex Smith is getting a big chance to resurrect his career. All but forgotten, the former No. 1 overall pick is the San Francisco 49ers' new starting quarterback - again.
ALAMEDA, Calif. -- There was a bit of a disconnect between coach and quarterback following the latest blowout loss for the Oakland Raiders.
The Douglas Junior Varsity Girls' Soccer team came onto Keith Roman Field Tuesday evening out for revenge against the South Lake Tahoe Lady Vikings. After suffering a 2-0 loss to the Vikings earlier in the season, the Tigers wanted a win.
The Douglas High cross country team settled its lineup for the Northern 4A Regional Championships at the final conference meet of the season last week at Galena.
The Coleville Wolves finished the regular season unbeaten by shutting out league rival Smith Valley by a final score of 56-0.
For the last 15 years or so, it's been almost a given that any Northern Nevada boys' tennis player fortunate enough to qualify for the state tournament was going to need nothing short of a miracle to advance past the first round.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department offers classes for children to seniors. Registration required for all classes. Information at the recreation office, 1327 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, or at 782-9828.
The Eddy Street Book Exchange hosts a reading from Edge, a publication that includes poetry and short stories from the Tahoe Writers Works, 2 p.m. Nov. 1. Several local writers will be at the store to read and talk about their work.
The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park presents a historic clothing exhibit noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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.
Some rivalries are born over night, like when Hug High School had much of its student body ripped away after North Valleys opened in 2001. '
HOUSTON (AP) - Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns and the Houston Texans built a big lead then held on for a 24-21 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Mark Sanchez had to apologize for his sideline demeanor again. This time, he was hot-dogging it. Literally.
PHILADELPHIA -- Manny Malhotra got his first two goals of the season, Dany Heatley and Jed Ortmeyer also scored and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 Sunday night.
Douglas High sophomore James TenBroeck made a little history Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas, winning the state 4A boys' tennis singles title with a 6-4, 7-6 (5) win over Bishop Gorman's Kyle DelRosario in the final round.
When the whistle sounded ending the match, you would have expected the Carson High girls soccer team to be shrieking with joy.
The Tigers boys' soccer team scored two goals in a three-minute span of the second half to keep their playoff hopes alive.
The strength of the pack might indeed be the wolf. But there's no denying now that the strength of the wolf is the Kap.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - When the South Tahoe-Douglas high school football rivalry is rehashed in the future, Saturday's game won't be recalled by Vikings' fans.
R-C Photographer Shannon Litz reports that the Douglas football team has things well in hand at the Lake today, with the Tigers leading 48-0 at halftime.
Ghosts may be found on the streets and in the cemeteries for Haunted Weekend through Oct. 25 in Carson Valley and Carson City. One thing for certain is you won't be bored to death.
Years ago a great ship was built. They named it the Titanic. They said, "Even God can't sink it." What a boisterous claim, don't you think? What a demonstration of confidence! What a demonstration of faith!
Overall 25-6. Sierra League 8-4. Home: 8-3. Away: 4-2. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 19-5. Games: 67-28.
Krysta Palmer will be the first to tell you that trampoline is a sport of many ups and downs. Aside from the obviÂous aesthetics, the apparatus has taken her on a wild ride over the past several years.
NAPA, Calif. - Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable won't face charges after being investigated over allegations that he assaulted one of his assistants.
OKLAHOMA CITY - With the pre-season winding down, the Sacramento Kings got just the kind of spark they had been missing from Andres Nocioni. They're just learning what rookie Omri Casspi can do.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Anthony Morrow scored 34 points, Corey Maggette added 23 and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Hornets 126-92 in a pre-season game Thursday night.
TAMPA, Fla. - Mike Smith won for the first time in nine months, James Wright scored his first NHL goal and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Thursday night.
MOSCOW, Idaho - The University of Nevada (7-14, 3-4 WAC) volleyball team lost a three set Western Athletic Conference match by scores of 21-25, 16-25 and 17-25 to Idaho (10-11, 6-3 WAC) at Memorial Gym tonight. The loss marks the second win in less than a week for the Vandals over the Wolf Pack as they won in Reno, Nev. on Saturday evening. Nevada is now 7-14 on the season and 3-5 in conference play while UI improved to 10-11 and 6-3 in the WAC.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Jim Zorn has more job security than Mike Sanford right now.
Hello fellow anglers; Sad news, it is getting closer to that special day. That is October 31st when we turn our clocks back. Which gives us less one less hour of the day to fish. But there is always a bright side, Ice fishing is getting closer to us.
Idaho Vandals football coach Robb Akey insists he isn't a magician.
For two games Thursday night, the Douglas High volleyball team looked like it could beat any team in the state.
This Congress had to be the absolute worst in the history of America. This includes Democrats, Republicans and Independents. There are a few exceptions from all parties who love this country and want the best for it, but they are so few that their voices have been drowned out.
Conservatives are in a snit over the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to President Obama, chanting, "He doesn't deserve it ... he should have turned it down." May I suggest, if he had, the Limbaugh sycophants cry would be:
Dear Starbucks: We were surprised and excited when our teacher handed out our own journals. We appreciated the different designs for the boys and girls. We love to write every day in the journals. Also, we were thankful that we received the activity book that we will share with our second-grade reading buddies. You exceeded your generosity when you donated over 500 journals and activity books to Gardnerville Elementary School.
EDITOR: I would just like to relay to Linda (Monohan) that I will miss her columns in the paper (I never did get together with her to talk about my crested geckos).
The southern end of Gardnerville will be absolutely ruined by Walmart.
One of my favorite restaurants, Hamdog's, is having a problem. Of course, who isn't, unless you're one of the national or international companies?
In recognition of October Domestic Violence Month. To inspire and empower girls and women to be strong, take a stand and leave, and live again.
One sign that the message about influenza is getting out to the public has been the popularity of seasonal flu vaccinations.
Douglas County residents who are members of the priority population for the swine flu vaccination can obtain one by going to the Carson City Health Department, located at 900 E. Long St. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays and 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m. Thursdays.
The R-C will be posting live updates from tonight's volleyball match between Manogue and Douglas, which starts at 6 p.m.
Lady Jill Mueller's 32nd annual open studio is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at 1320 Brenda Way, Washoe Valley.
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.
While the rain recently gave the plants and weeds a very good soaking and wildfire season may be over, we still have the danger of home fires as we approach winter. Why more fires when it gets colder and usually wetter? Because we are turning on heaters, appliances, wood stoves, and other appliances that haven't been used for six months or more. In that time, dust or debris may have accumulated in pipes or near pilot lights that could start a fire.
Pau-Wa-Lu Players present "Usher," a teen comedy based on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," opening today at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
The menu for the week of Oct. 26-30 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
Teen dance today Douglas County Parks & Recreation hosts a teen dance for sixth- through eight-graders, 6:30-9 p.m. today, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Building.
Here we are in the middle of Haunted Weekend. Do you have the tickets for the events you want to see? If there are any tickets left, better call 782-2555 and grab them now.
The Haunted Gardnerville Ghost Walk is 6:30 p.m. today at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville. Cost is $5 per person. The program is a guided walking tour of historic and haunted sites where ghosts of Gardnerville pioneers come to life. Hot cider served at the museum.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers ran interference for Michael Crabtree on Wednesday.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - When Chaz Schilens went down in training camp with a broken left foot, the Oakland Raiders passing game never recovered.
ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) - Kobe Bryant scored 21 points and Andrew Bynum had 20 points and nine rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-107 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
Douglas High junior Bethany Wurster closed out the state golf championships Wednesday shooting a 73 to take third overall.
All it took was a long throw in that dropped in front of the Douglas net Tuesday night for the South Tahoe boys' soccer team's playoff hopes to get a whole lot brighter.
The R-C will be posting live updates from the Douglas-South Tahoe boys' soccer game tonight in Minden. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. Click on the box below for the updates:
BOISE STATE BRONCOS (2-18, 2-6 WAC) The Broncos defeated Idaho in four sets (26-24, 28-26, 24-26, 25-20) last Monday, fell at Nevada (25-21, 19-25, 19-25, 11-25) on Thursday and at Fresno State (25-19, 21-25, 18-25, 25-20, 10-15) on Saturday
RENO, Nev.- The Reno Bighorns will be holding auditions for national anthem performers on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Reno Events Center.
It's been the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association's intent for quite some time to unify the Northern and Southern 4A regions for a girls' soccer state tournament in the fall.
PHOENIX - Channing Frye scored 29 points, Amare Stoudemire had 26, and the fast-moving Phoenix Suns overcame the losses of Steve Nash and Grant Hill to beat the Sacramento Kings 143-127 on Tuesday night in their final home pre-season game.
After a rough start, Douglas High junior Bethany Wurster settled down to shoot a 77 during the first day of competition at the NIAA 4A State Championship golf tournament Tuesday in Boulder City.
The Douglas volleyball team picked up its eighth Sierra League win Tuesday night, defeating Wooster in four games, 25-16, 25-13, 26-28, 25-17 in Minden.
There's little doubt that the South Tahoe girls' soccer team is peaking at the right time.
It¹s something I've never seen from a Mike Rippee-coach team before. But
If this wasn't going to have a good ending I wouldn't tell this story I just heard, but it is truly amazing and nothing I have heard before. Emily Pfaffenberger was on her way home from dropping off one of her children at school. She was driving along Genoa Lane when a hawk flew into the front grill of her Denali and got stuck. She was sure it was dead. What happened, was it swooping down for a cottontail and didn't see her large white SUV?
Representatives and caregivers from St. Mary's Hospice and Barton Memorial Hospital Hospice of the Lake/Valley spoke about end of life issues at the Learning to Add Life to Days seminar at Carson Valley United Methodist Church on Thursday.
95 years ago Oct. 23, 1914 The boxing bout held at Minden Saturday evening under the auspices of the Carson Valley Improvement Club, was well attended and the gate receipts were better than $300.
Pau-Wa-Lu Players present "Usher," a teen comedy based on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher," opening Friday at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School.
Costumed living history presenters bring the ghosts of Valley pioneers to life during Haunted Weekend, beginning Thursday and running through Sunday. Events presented by Douglas County Historical Society and Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The board of directors and the staff at Austin's House would like to extend our sincere thanks to Edgewood Companies and Patty Clark of the Austin Kirby Foundation.
The Carson Valley Arts Council kicks off its fourth annual concert series with Americana/bluegrass band Bearfoot, 7 p.m. Friday, at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., in Minden.
Regarding the international recognition accorded the President of the United States. Lest we forget, the past eight years of what ever one cares to label the thinking and actions of the United States, one thing was clear. The entire planet was in a constant state of psychological hysteria bordering on world war and nuclear conflagration ... remember the big push for theater nuclear weapons?
I'm sure most readers of the Oct. 16 edition of The R-C saw the picture of the Douglas County Republican Women's co-chair presenting books to the DHS library and thought, "What a nice gesture." I, too, would have concurred had I not, upon further inspection, identified three of the four books displayed.
The Senior Expo, sponsored by NVEnergy and Nevada Rural Counties RSVP, is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City.
We have just returned from a National Geographical Expedition to find out that the president of our homeowners association informed you, not under oath, that we wanted fixed rates for water usage rather than metered rates from your wonderful water system. This letter is to inform you that not all owners agree with that statement and this is one set who strongly oppose that statement or wish. Here are some of the reasons.
As 11-year-old Rebecca Martin, who was struck by a car in August, continues to make progress in a rehabilitation center in Southern California, another benefit has been organized to raise money for her family.
I have three points to make: I. Why does Douglas County need a second Walmart?
As our client list continues to grow, we ask for any donations possible. As an organization that totally depends on donations, we couldn't help all the people we do without all of the generous donations. Make donations of nonperishable foods or fresh produce, noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, 1244 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Information, director Eileen Boettiger, 782-3711.
Anyone who believes the division between residents of Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe has been put to rest need only watch the Douglas County School Board.
Diane McCoy, Shannon Harris and Brenda Robertson of the Boys & Girls Club with Phil Stoll of The White House, Martha Williams of Antiques Plus and Rich Sheldrew of the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra on Oct. 6. Williams, Stoll and Dr. Timothy Stoll donated to the Town of Genoa, Boys & Girls Club and the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra.
The R-C will be posting live updates from tonight's South Tahoe-Douglas girls' soccer game in Minden, which starts at 7 p.m.
DENVER - Boise State's Stephanie North and Nevada's Aniesa Debaji were named the Western Athletic Conference swimmer and diver of the week, respectively.
RENO, Nev. - Starting with a Homecoming skybox catered by celebrity chef Jennifer Bushman, the University of Nevada is auctioning off skyboxes catered by some of the area's best local chefs for each of its remaining home football games on the official website of Wolf Pack Athletics, www.nevadawolfpack.com.
Lawmakers trying to determine which of eight bidders to hire for their major tax and revenue study made Moody's Analytics their top choice for the contract Thursday.
n a thrilling see-saw battle, the Douglas Tiger JV football team lost its first game of the season, 34-32 to Bishop Manogue. The game featured 5 lead changes, several big plays and long touchdowns, one very controversial non-call, and wasn't decided until the final seconds.
DENVER - The Western Athletic Conference women's basketball media have selected Louisiana Tech as the preseason favorite to win the conference crown during the 2009-10 season. Lady Techster senior forward Shanavia Dowdell was selected the WAC's Preseason Player of the Year.
DENVER - Fresno State is the preseason favorite to win the Western Athletic Conference, while Louisiana Tech senior Shanavia Dowdell was selected the WAC's Preseason Player of the Year in a vote of the league's nine head coaches, who could not vote for their own team or players.
DENVER - The 2009-10 Western Athletic Conference men's basketball media poll has tabbed Utah State as this year's favorite. Nevada sophomore forward Luke Babbitt has been named the preseason Player of the Year. Idaho senior transfer Steffan Johnson was tabbed this year's preseason Newcomer of the Year.
With Gov. Jim Gibbons voting no, the Board of Examiners Oct. 13 approved spending $500,000 to study the state's tax and revenue system.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Veteran San Francisco linebacker Jeff Ulbrich won't play again this season because of a concussion.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders followed up their first win this season by losing three straight games by at least 20 points for the first time in franchise history.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Golden State Warriors coach Don Nelson has left the team for a family emergency and will miss Tuesday night's pre-season game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Ontario.
NEW YORK - Devin Setoguchi scored two of San Jose's six consecutive goals and the Sharks took advantage of New York backup goalie Steve Valiquette in a 7-3 comeback victory Monday night that snapped the Rangers' seven-game winning streak.
6-2 overall, 5-0 Sierra League, 4-0 home, 2-2 away, 0-0 neutral, 6-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
RENO - The Douglas boys' soccer team picked up a valuable point as they push toward claiming the final playoff spot in the Sierra League, tying league-leading Bishop Manogue 0-0 on Saturday.
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada (7-13, 3-4 WAC) volleyball was swept by Idaho (8-11, 4-3 WAC) in three sets by scores of 23-25, 22-25 and 22-25 in a Western Athletic Conference match played at the Virginia Street Gym here tonight. The loss drops the Wolf Pack to 7-13 overall and 3-4 in WAC play while the Vandals improved to 8-11 and 4-3 in conference action.
STOCKTON, Calif. - The University of Nevada swimming and diving team scored 191 points on day two of the Pacific Invitational in Stockton, Calif. today. The Wolf Pack only competed on day two, as they defeated UC Davis 161-139 on Friday in a dual meet then continued on to participate on day two of the Pacific Invitational.
Overall 16-1-1. Sierra league: 9-1-1. Home: 6-0-1. Away: 6-1-0. Neutral: 4-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 15-1-1
12-1 overall, 8-0 Sierra League, 7-0 home, 5-0 away, 0-1 neutral, 12-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Singles: 48-48 Doubles: 32-60
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada Sports Network and Nevada's broadcast partner, MY 21 KAME-TV, will televise a total of eight men's basketball road games this year, starting with Nevada's Dec. 5 game at Pacific.
COLEVILLE - Seven touchdowns and 54 points represents pretty good production for any high school football team on any given day. On Saturday, the Coleville Wolves put those numbers on the scoreboard in the first quarter alone and then went on to a 108-30 Western 1A eight-man triumph against Mineral County.
RENO - The Tigers picked up a valuable point as they push toward claiming the final playoff spot in the Sierra League, tying league-leading Bishop Manogue 0-0.
After a pair of wins last week, the Douglas High girls' soccer team can take control of the Sierra League title race if it can get through a pair of tough contests this week.
DENVER - Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews, Idaho defensive end Aaron Lavarias and Fresno State punter Robert Malone were named the Western Athletic Conference offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week, respectively.
Frank Gore was among a small group of San Francisco 49ers to stick around during the entire bye week.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Both the Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles lost key players midway through the first quarter of their game Sunday.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Louis Murphy sprinted upfield and laid out a defender with a punishing block. Not satisfied, he caught up to the play again and delivered a second block that allowed Zach Miller to cruise into the end zone on an 86-yard catch-and-run.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Kevin Martin scored 32 points, Jason Thompson had 20 points and 20 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Golden State Warriors 101-94 in a pre-season game Saturday night.
UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Ryan Vesce said he was a New York Rangers fan despite growing up on Long Island.
LOGAN, Utah (AP) - Colin Kaepernick threw for three touchdowns while the nation's leading rushing team continued to chalk up big yards as Nevada topped Utah State 35-32 Saturday.
Tennis: TenBroeck siblings claim regional titles
For the first time in school history, Douglas High School will have teammates squaring off against each other in the Northern 4A Regional Tennis title match.
The Douglas' football team's 28-21 win over Bishop Manogue, coupled with Carson's 45-14 win over Galena Friday night, all but cemented the fact that the season-finale between the Tigers and Senators will have Sierra League title implications.
The Northern 4A Regional Tennis Championships have certainly taken on a distinctive flavor this year.
If there's any prevailing theme to Mike Rippee's football program at Douglas High School it's that football is a team sport.
RENO, Nev. - Fans will have the chance to spend Halloween and Nevada Day with the Wolf Pack men's and women's basketball teams at "Hoops and Treats" on Friday, Oct. 30.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A spokesman for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says he'll sign an environmental exemption bill allowing the construction of a 75,000-seat pro football stadium just east of Los Angeles.
RENO, Nev. - University of Nevada volleyball fans that wear pink to Saturday's match with Idaho will be admitted free on Susan Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Night. The Wolf Pack host the Vandals at 7 p.m.
Burlington, N.C. - Second-year Nevada head women's basketball coach Jane Albright was honored with the Distinguished Service in Sports Award at the Ninth Annual Sports Appreciation Banquet and Awards Program in Burlington, N.C.
ZEPHYR COVE - Her excessively long jersey was about the only thing that didn't fit for Sammy Brumbach on Thursday afternoon.
Costumed living history presenters bring the ghosts of prominent pioneers to life during Haunted Weekend on Oct. 22-25. Events are presented by the Douglas County Historical Society in collaboration with the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Carson City Convention & Visitors Bureau.
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - The chief executive of the Reno-Tahoe Winter Games Coalition is going to start touting the area for the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Overall 24-5. Sierra League 7-3. Home: 7-2. Away: 4-2. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 18-4. Games: 62-24.
Haunted Weekend. Haunted Weekend sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society and Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce is Oct. 22-25. Ghost walks and tours in Minden, Gardnerville and Genoa. Information, 782-2555.
Proscenium Players, Inc. announces auditions for the third show of the 2009-10 season, "Thieves' Carnival," by Jean Anouilh. The most successful of Anouilh's works in the United States is loaded with humor, romance and masquerades.
The R-C will be posting updates from the Manogue-Douglas football game tonight in the box below. Check back throughout the night for scores and big plays from the game.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders' home game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday will be blacked out locally because the team did not sell out the game in time.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A Bay Area animal rights group is planning a protest against Michael Vick before his game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
LAS VEGAS - Andrew Bynum scored 20 of his 24 points in the first half to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 98-92 pre-season victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored twice in a 28-second span of the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 Thursday night to end a 4-game losing streak.
Damonte Ranch High School kept itself in position to win the Sierra League volleyball title Thursday night while also all but eliminating any title hopes Douglas had left.
Players from Douglas High had a strong first day at the Northern 4A Regional Championships at the Caughlin Club in Reno.
RENO, Nev. - For the first time this season the University of Nevada (7-12, 3-3 WAC) volleyball has won two matches in a row after knocking off Boise State (2-17, 2-5 WAC) in a Western Athletic Conference match played at the Virginia Street Gym Thursday night. The Wolf Pack lost the first set 21-25 but responded with three consecutive victories by scores of 25-19, 25-19 and 25-11. With the victory the Pack improved to 7-12 on the season and evened their WAC mark at 3-3. The Broncos fell to 2-17 on the year and 2-5 in conference play.
I read with great interest the letter from LaVerne Jory about corrupt politicians. What was not mentioned was why they were voted into office and why their corruption was allowed to grow until we were in our current situation. There were other choices on the ballot who may have made better decisions.
Chicago lost the bid for the 2016 Olympics.
Members, leaders and staff of Douglas County 4-H would like to extend their sincere appreciation for the support of these community businesses for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch (co-sponsored by the parks and recreation department). Our event on Oct. 3 at Lampe Park was a huge success serving approximately 2,000 people and putting smiles on the faces of Douglas County kids. We are honored to have each of you as our partners each year.
I would like to thank all of the patients who helped make World Sight Day a success. Several patients participated either by making a donation or by having their eye health examination at Valley Eyecare & Eyewear Gallery on Oct. 6. Thanks to your participation we were able to make a donation to Optometry Giving Sight which will go directly to providing eyecare to people in remote areas without access to an eye doctor or glasses. This program literally changes lives. Thanks again.
I want to thank you for the nice write-up on Dr. Frederick Wirth. But, there is missing from the article how great a neonatologist and friend he was.
Our first Ring in Kindness bell hanging took place, and what a wonderful response we have received! Ring in Kindness is the Partnership of Community Resources campaign for inspiring kindness and motivating people to "inspire it forward." Inspired by Tucson, Ariz., community art project Ben's Bells, the partnership has worked throughout the spring and summer to create handmade, brightly painted, hanging pieces of art which were mysteriously hung, in the wee hours of Sept. 27, all around Douglas County.
I have been in this county since 1979, but I don't recall ever writing a letter to the editor. I had a four-year stint in Carson City during this period because of my husband's tenure with the Brewery Arts Center. I have worked in the retail industry here for 13 years now.
A quarter of Minden's annual precipitation for -the year fell in the first two weeks of October. The last time El Nino generated this much moisture was the 1997 New Year's flood.
Overall 8-6-2. Sierra league: 5-4-1. Home: 2-3-0. Away: 6-1-0. Neutral: 1-2-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 8-6-2
Overall 24-4. Sierra League 7-2. Home: 7-2. Away: 4-1. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 18-3. Games: 61-21.
The inside track to the Sierra League title will be on the line tonight as the Manogue Miners travel to Minden for a football game against Douglas at 7 p.m.
Ben Roethlisberger and Tim Tebow are both known as big quarterbacks who throw well, run well and possess an ability to win the big game. Now meet Jason Peters, who brings those same strengths to a Coleville High School football team that is 7-0 and has its sights set on bringing home the school's first state football championship since 1971.
First-place in the Western 1A football race will be at stake on Saturday when Coleville hosts Mineral County (Hawthorne) in a showdown that stands to affect the regular season and post season pictures.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team that coach Chris Ault envisioned heading into the season is finally peeking its head out from behind a cloud of turnovers, penalties and head-scratching mistakes.
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.
Carson Valley Golf Course hosts their annual Pink Ball Bash on Saturday. Check-in and the continental breakfast start at 9 a.m. Shotgun follows at 10 a.m. Hot soup will be served at the turn and a light lunch will be provided during scoring.
Gardnerville residents Bill and Ferne Bloomer will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with their family on Oct. 20, 2009.
Douglas High School students present "Dear Diary: A Play About Teens, for Teens, by Teens," 5 p.m. today, at the school, 1670 Highway 88, Minden.
Nevada firefighter and author Shawn Grady meets readers and signs copies of his book, "Through the Fire," 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden.
The menu for the week of Oct. 19-23 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
Jim DeZerga as Howard and Justin Clouser as George in 'Moon Over Buffalo.' The Carson Valley Community Theatre production continues 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets at 720-7186, carsonvalleycommunitytheatre.org or at Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Dinner show packages at Barone & Reed Food Co. in Minden.
Gloria Darrington of Minden during the set up for last year's Touch of Class craft show. The ninth annual Touch of Class craft show is today through Sunday at 1467 Glenwood Drive, Gardnerville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission, door prizes, gifts, crafts, holiday decorations, jewelry, toys. Show benefits area charities. Information, www.atouchofclassnv.com or 265-0800.
Heartstrings Gallery & Gifts grand opening event is 5-7 p.m. today at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. The gallery includes gifts by Lee Lewis, photography by Richard Ferrar and pottery by Kim Johnson. Refreshments available. Information, 782-8207.
Looking out the window at the turning leaves, fall is here. The question is, as always, how long with it last? Sadly, our fall season is always a short one. So, you'd better get out there and get that October photo taken for the contest. If your photo choice is fall colors, they won't be around too much longer.
Play in the final round of 32 got underway in Reno about 15 minutes ago, but Douglas' two entries in the play-in round this morning both lost.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Hey, Wolf Pack football fans, we're here to let you in on a little secret.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Sharks recalled defenseman Derek Joslin from Worcester of the American Hockey League.
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada cross country team will compete at the 5K Bronco Invite Saturday morning at Baylands Regional Park in Sunnyvale, Calif. The meet, which is hosted by Santa Clara University, is the largest meet west of the Mississippi River this weekend as it will feature over 630 runners in four races.
Warm weather at Pau-Wa-Lu set the stage for a fast race in the desert among the
The Senators played an aggressive game against a much larger North Valleys team but came up short.
Douglas suffered a loss despite the play of its strong defense.
The Tigers dominated in a 30-0 victory over the South Tahoe Vikings to improve to 4-0 in league play. Lights out defense and a potent offense combined with strong special teams were once again the formula for success. Led by quarterback Rodina, the Tiger O controlled the ball and scored with speed, relentless running and tough blocks. Power runs by Foster and
Despite missing a few key players who were out due to the flu, the Tigers rolled over the Sparks Cardinals by scoring on three of the first four possessions in the first half and improved their record to 4-1.
The Douglas Pop Warner Mitey Mite White squad picked up its fourth win on the road last week, beat the Reno Cowboys 32-0 at Mira Loma Park Saturday.
The Douglas High School boys' soccer team is doing its best to get in position for the Northern 4A playoffs.
SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Giants will not renew hitting coach Carney Lansford's contract after scoring the fifth-fewest runs in the majors this season.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Michael Crabtree will make his NFL debut in his home state as planned.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive lineman Langston Walker on Wednesday and waived fullback Oren O'Neal with an injury.
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors have exercised the fourth-year contract option on forward Brandan Wright and the third-year contract option on forward Anthony Randolph.
The University of Nevada swimming & diving team will travel to Davis, Calif. on Friday for a 2:00 p.m. dual with UC Davis then continue on to Stockton, Calif. to compete on day two of the Pacific Invitational Saturday.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The University of Nevada's women's golf team finished in 13th place at the 2009 Price's Give 'Em Five Invitational held Monday-Wednesday at the par 72, 6,193-yard New Mexico State University Golf Course in Las Cruces, N.M.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - The Sierra Nevada Sports Media Polls are voted on weekly by reporters from around the Northern region and compiled at The Record-Courier.
The Douglas junior varsity football team improved its record to 7-0 with a 35-6 victory over the Wooster Colts. The game featured scoring plays by the Douglas special teams, stout defense by the Douglas front five and some entertaining runs by players whose main job is to block.
Tilly the Witch reads spooky stories for children 4 and older at 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Douglas County Public Library in Minden. Library Services Coordinator Carol Nageotte, aka Tilly, reads from "Making Friends with Frankenstein: A Book of Monstrous Poems and Pictures," by Colin McNaughton and "The Spook Matinee: and Other Scary Poems for Kids," by George Ulrich and ends with "Spider on the Floor."
Douglas High School students present "Dear Diary: A Play About Teens, for Teens, by Teens," 7 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Friday, at the school, 1670 Highway 88, Minden.
Register for dance classes for tots through adults at the Performing Arts Project of Northern Nevada, 2556 Precision Drive, Suite E, Minden. One free dance class for new students in ballet, hip-hop, tumbling, pre-dance, jazz, tap, adult workout. Auditions taken now for "Clara's Prayer," an adaptation of "the Nutcracker," to be performed at the Brewery Arts Center in December. Information at cassiebrock@aol.com or 267-4446.
Golf Tournament Benefiting Literacy in Northern Nevada
Area artists from Nevada and California are wanted to make submissions for the Carson Valley Art Association scholarship fine art show Nov. 6-8 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation has announced the winners of the 2009 fun run at the Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 3 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. There are girl and boy winners in each category.
A pet microchip and low-cost vaccination clinic sponsored by Douglas Animal Welfare Group is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at Max's Pet Supplies, 1363 Highway 395, Unit 4, next to Raley's in Gardnerville.
Minden residents Lindsay and Steven Handelin are the parents of a son, Chance Marshall Handelin, born Oct. 2, 2009, at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. Chance weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces at birth.
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP)-The Oakland Athletics will bring back their entire coaching staff in the same positions for the 2010 season.
SAN FRANCISCO - Giants general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy have been planning for the 2010 season for a while now, even with their own contract situations unresolved.
BOSTON - If Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable is implicated by police in their investigation of an alleged assault on an assistant coach, he will be subject to NFL discipline.
Disgruntled Golden State star Stephen Jackson asked to relinquish his captain title during a meeting Tuesday with Warriors coach Don Nelson and general manager Larry Riley.
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada has suspended starting offensive tackle Mike Gallett for the rest of the season for an undisclosed violation of team rules.
Despite having to slog through rainy conditions Tuesday morning in Eagle Valley, Douglas High junior Bethany Wurster managed to post an even-par 72 to raise her final standing to second place overall at the Northern 4A Regional Golf Championships.
The Douglas High volleyball team's front line had a big night Tuesday at Galena, powering the Tigers to a 23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 25-16 win in Reno.
How can any of you liberals support this administration? Have you not heard anything about the health bills that are before our House and Senate? Or maybe you don't care because at least it's not that terrible Bush administration.
Aug. 29 we competed in the demolition derby at the Nevada State Fair. It took many weeks of preparation and hard work to get the cars ready to go. Along with our own hard work we had a group of friends and acquaintances who contributed time, materials, donations and encouragement to help us along.
The building of a new Walmart in south Gardnerville does not enthuse me but it would save a 30-mile trip about once a month.
I so enjoy your regular contributor Marie Johnson's ranch commentaries from Fredricksburg. Her last column about the farrier's role with cattle and horses was excellent.
I thought that when we moved here to Gardnerville it would be like moving to a rural place with more freedom and not so much governmental interference. Boy was I wrong.
If you read my letter published Oct. 2, it's obvious that I was frustrated and a bit confused by the situation that my family now faces with my daughter's epilepsy battle, our home foreclosure, and my being out of work. We are not out of the woods by a long shot, but I feel that I should share some of the events that have taken place since:
It's for the children. It's obviously the only event that all families can enjoy together and it must be in a convenient location for these families, never mind the surrounding neighborhoods, parents who cannot otherwise control their unruly children, and children who lack the creativity to find other things to do in this glorious country setting, need this. And, it's not feasible to delay gratification; they must have this park now, in your backyard. So, do go out there and have fun with the families. You were invited, presumably at the expense of the motocross organizers. You'll feel good. And by all means, be tolerant.
Although war and politics are the general topics of conversation these days, a little diversion from lines has been given by the LaGrave-Green boxing bout to be staged in Minden under the auspices of the Carson Valley Improvement Club.
Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church showcases their new organ with a concert by organist Jeannine Jordan at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Carson Valley Community Theatre's production of "Moon Over Buffalo" continues this weekend at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Sponsors are needed to keep Miss Nevada on the road to the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas on Jan. 30.
The ninth annual A Touch of Class craft show is Oct. 16-18 at 1467 Glenwood Drive, Gardnerville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, with more than 20 crafters. Free admission, hourly door prizes, complimentary coffee, tea and cookies at checkout.
Mountainview Barbecue will host a fun time for the whole family Oct. 21 in honor of Michele Hinds, the Rib Gal. Starting at 4 p.m., there will be a barbecue buffet featuring great food, and a bounce house for the kids and live music for all. All proceeds go to the Wounded Warriors Project, which assists families of men wounded in military action. Try to come and support this fundraiser, and enjoying the good food and company.
Doris Dwyer presents the Women's Voices from the Overland Trail lecture, 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
The second anniversary celebration at Austin's House on Sept. 12 was a huge success. There was a steady flow of guests for the entire fun-filled day. Visitors toured the beautiful facility, got a chance to meet the friendly staff and learn more about what happens at Austin's House. Children enjoyed the fantastic playground, games and refreshments. Casey the Crocodile was a popular choice for pictures. Everyone really had a great time.
The Douglas County High School class of 1947 celebrate the birthdays of nine class members who turned 80 this year with a dinner at Barone & Reed's Food Co. on Sept. 19
Area artists are wanted to make submissions for the Carson Valley Art Association scholarship fine art show Nov. 6-8 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
I remember turning around to see my buddy Waldo laying along the baseline of the tennis courts at Hug High School.
A snowy course at Kingsbury Middle School forced the Douglas High cross country team to move its home meet to Lampe Park last Wednesday and both the Tigers' boys' and girls' teams came away with conference wins over Fallon.
VERBOORT, Ore. - Larry Jansen, the winning pitcher for the New York Giants in the 1951 playoff game decided by Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard 'Round the World," has died. He was 89. The San Francisco Giants said Jansen died at his home in Oregon on Saturday.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Top return man Allen Rossum has been released by the San Francisco 49ers, creating roster room for newly signed rookie receiver Michael Crabtree.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Two San Francisco 49ers defenders with concussions could be done for the season.
ALAMEDA - After watching his team endure yet another blowout loss, Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable said one of the keys to getting his team back on track is to eliminate distractions.
LOS ANGELES - Rasual Butler scored 13 of his 27 points in the third quarter, Eric Gordon added 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 124-117 on Monday night.
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Dave Tippett sent Lauri Korpikoski into the shootout with the game on the line, and the light-scoring forward made his coach look good.
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Nevada is now the top rushing football team in the nation.
Two-time defending regional champion Bethany Wurster shot an 89 on the first day of the Northern 4A Regional girls' golf championships at Eagle Valley West Golf Course Monday.
After a tough loss to Galena at home on Wednesday, the Douglas boys' soccer team was looking to get things pointed back in the right direction Saturday against Damonte Ranch.
Overall 14-1-1. Sierra league: 7-1-1. Home: 6-0-1. Away: 4-1-0. Neutral: 4-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 13-1-1
Overall 7-6-2. Sierra league: 4-4-1. Home: 2-3-0. Away: 5-1-0. Neutral: 1-2-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 7-6-2
The Carson Valley Inn's annual Oktoberfest and beer tasting event is celebrated with a German band and German food, 7-10 p.m. Oct. 16, in the hotel/casino's Shannon Ballroom.
Cowboy Poetry and Music 22nd Annual Rhymers Rodeer at the Carson Valley Inn Minden, Nev. The 22nd Annual Rhymers Rodeer is Nov. 6-7 in the Carson Valley Inn's Shann
5-2 overall, 4-0 Sierra League, 3-0 home, 2-2 away, 0-0 neutral, 5-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Overall 23-4. Sierra League 6-2. Home: 7-2. Away: 3-1. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 17-3. Games: 58-20.
12-1 overall, 8-0 Sierra League, 7-0 home, 5-0 away, 0-1 neutral, 12-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada (6-12, 2-3 WAC) volleyball snapped a three-match Western Athletic Conference losing skid down Utah State University (10-8, 2-4 WAC) in five sets at the Virginia Street Gym tonight before 483 fans. The Wolf Pack won the first set 25-22 only to drop the next two 23-25 and 18-25 but rebounded to win the last two 25-22 and 15-7 to win the match 3-2.
RENO, Nev. - Season tickets for the 2009-10 University of Nevada women's basketball season are on sale now.
Douglas County Parks & Recreation has announced the winners of the 2009 fun run at the Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Oct. 3 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville.
Area artists from Nevada and California are wanted to make submissions for the Carson Valley Art Association scholarship fine art show Nov. 6-8 at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Live comedy returns to the Carson Valley Inn's Shannon Ballroom on Saturday, Nov. 21 when Kat Simmons will prove that Dreams Do Come True! Joining Kat will be comedian Dave Mencarelli.
A special pet adoption event will be held Oct. 17 at the Douglas County Animal Shelter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
History Professor to Discuss Women's Experiences on the California Trail
The Coleville Wolves remained unbeaten Saturday by defeating Pyramid Lake at home 66-0.
The Carson Valley Chapter of Women Entrepreneurs of The World (WE) is holding its monthly group meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Carson Valley Inn Donegal Room from 11:30 a.m .to 1 p.m. The group meets monthly for networking, lunch and a guest speaker.
DENVER - Nevada quarterback Colin Kaepernick, Fresno State cornerback Desia Dunn and New Mexico State punt returner Marcus Anderson were named the Western Athletic Conference offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week, respectively.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco strong safety Michael Lewis has sustained his third concussion of the season, going down during the 49ers' game against Atlanta early in the third quarter trying to tackle Michael Turner.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Roddy White had a 90-yard catch & run for a touchdown and a 31-yard TD reception, Michael Turner ran for three scores and the Atlanta Falcons flattened the 49ers 45-10 on Sunday to end San Francisco's 5-game home winning streak dating to last season.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - After taking the opening snap and making a play-action fake, Eli Manning dropped back, set up with a bounce on his right heel and fired a 9-yard pass to tight end Darcy Johnson.
NDIAN WELLS - Anthony Morrow scored 30 points off the bench and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Phoenix Suns 104-101 in an outdoor exhibition game on Saturday night at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
Stephen Jackson continues to frustrate the Golden State Warriors.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Dany Heatley scored the tiebreaking goal on a power play late in the second period and the San Jose Sharks overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-2 on Saturday night.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Sacramento Kings swingman Francisco Garcia will have surgery after breaking his right forearm while lifting weights.
SAN FRANCISCO - When Mike Singletary talks to Patrick Willis about his potential, the 49ers coach tells him he could one day be a better linebacker than the Hall of Famer himself.
INGLEWOOD - Monta Ellis scored 24 points and the Golden State Warriors ruined the Los Angeles Lakers return to the "Fabulous" Forum with a 110-91 preseason victory Friday night.
As far as Chris Ault is concerned, a quarter century worth of Nevada Wolf Pack players combined to team up on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Friday night.
The Douglas football team got exactly what it was looking for Friday night against Wooster - a fast start, a nice win and a good tune-up for next week's crucial league matchup with Manogue.
If the dream season had to come to an end, at least it happened going toe-to-toe with the heavyweight of the Northern 4A girls' tennis world - Reno High School.
Join us if you dare... on a spirited adventure into our haunted history
Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening in Gardnerville on Nov. 4
The ninth annual A Touch of Class craft show is Oct. 16-18 at 1467 Glenwood Drive, Gardnerville. Free admission, door prizes, gifts, crafts, holiday decorations, jewelry, toys. Show benefits area charities. Information, www.atouchofclassnv.com or 265-0800.
Before anything was God was, before anything existed He did, before time began, He was timeless, and before we knew anything He knew everything. We are all limited when it comes to understanding limitless eternity. Our only hope of revelation comes from the only one who was there, God himself.
Carson Valley Community Theatre presents "Moon Over Buffalo" at the CVIC Hall in Minden. The Ken Ludwig comedy is about the stage careers of two fading stars of repertory theater in Buffalo, New York, in the 1950s who have the chance to appear in a big-screen production directed by Frank Capra.
Autumn has arrived. Often unknowing gardeners turn their irrigation systems off with the first freeze. Although it seems logical, this practice is not good for plant health.
Capital City Arts Initiative's events: Recycled Seconds Fashion Show and Benefit Party
The ruling reported earlier this week that a Damonte Ranch volleyball player was ineligible will not have as drastic an impact as originally thought.
The R-C will be posting live updates from tonight's Wooster-Douglas football game, which begins at 7 p.m. in Minden.
The R-C will be at the Northern 4A Regional Tennis Championships at the Caughlin Club in Reno today to post updates from the Douglas girls' first-ever bid at a regional team title.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs aren't fooled by the Nevada Wolf Pack's record at all.
HONOLULU, Hawaii - The University of Nevada (5-12, 1-3 WAC) volleyball team lost its third Western Athletic Conference match in a row falling in three sets at #4 Hawai`i (14-2, 5-0 WAC) by scores of 12-25, 17-25 and 16-25 in the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii tonight. The loss leaves the Wolf Pack 5-12 on the season and 1-3 in WAC play while the conference leading Rainbow Wahine improved to 5-0 in WAC action and 14-2 overall.
SAN FRANCISCO - The American caddies endeared themselves to the gallery at Harding Park on the final day of practice by wearing San Francisco Giants jerseys with their players' name stitched on the back.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - It was no surprise that Tommy Kelly's best game in more than two years turned out to be little more than an afterthought.
TORONTO (AP) - San Jose Sharks forward Brad Staubitz has been suspended for one game for his hit on Davis Drewiske of the Los Angeles Kings.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Dany Heatley made a good first impression on his new fans, scoring three goals in his home debut for San Jose to lead the Sharks to a 6-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.
The last time the Douglas High girls' tennis team lost a match, it was in the first round of the playoffs last year at McQueen High School.
Mark your calendars for the county's seasonal flu vaccine clinic on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Douglas High School. Weather permitting, there will be a drive-through section for those who have difficulty getting out of their cars and into the building. I've never had a flu shot before but I am going to be getting one this year.
The fifth annual Sunset Gala Charity Dinner for Grace Christian Academy is 6-10:30 p.m. today at Genoa Lakes Golf Club. More than $42,000 worth of items and services up for bid. Preview catalog at gcanevada.org. Dinner tickets are $40, available at gcasunset.com
The fifth annual Carson Valley Harvest Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395, a mile south of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 3 to 17, free for children 2 and younger. Information, corleyranch.com
There were 150 specially designed pumpkins at Corley Ranch, thanks to the botanical and artistic efforts of Genoa resident John Howell.
In times of medical uncertainty or potential epidemic conditions there are always fair amounts of misinformation and uninformed speculation that leads to fear and mistaken judgment. If you have heard that the swine flu vaccination is being produced in China or that the vaccine will give you meningitis or cause your children to have autism you may be in danger of making an important decision without knowing the facts.
We have a wonderful winner for the September Photo Contest. Merry Muller has truly captured September in our valley with "Valley Sage." This truly says "September" in Douglas County. Congratulations and thanks to Merry.
The second grade teachers at C.C. Meneley would like to thank several of the local Ranchos businesses for accommodating five classes and 85 students during our first walking community field trip on the morning of Sept. 17.
Nina Major is the featured artist at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center in October. Major creates watercolor paintings of natural subjects emphasizing realistic details in her Nature Portrait series. Aspens, sea turtles and tropical subjects are her favorite subjects.
EDITOR: Walmart, yea or nay is a losing argument for the nays.
The menu for the week of Oct. 12-16 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville, 783-6455.
I attended the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Commission meeting held Tuesday night to discuss the "success" of the motocross track park events that were conducted in the new "temporary" motocross park that has been developed next to the fairgrounds. It was a very emotional gathering.
EDITOR: I'm writing about the little 6-year-old girl who was attacked by a Rottweiler dog while at Topaz Lake Park. Her injuries required nine staples in the back of her head, five stitches in her lip and four stitches near her eye.
Fifteen saddle-trained horses from the ranges of Nevada are available through an adoption event Saturday at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center off Snyder Avenue in Carson City.
Homecoming invokes a picture of warmth, a return to the familiar, where family is joined by more than blood, and friends are bonded by shared experiences.
Valley residents Georgette Twain and daughter Cecilia Yale attended the opening of the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Sept. 10.
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.
Tools of the trade in Miss Nevada Christina Keegan's always present "appearance bag" include an autograph book and pens, her sash and crown, a change of clothes, make-up and her dance bag so she's always ready to practice.
Carson Valley Middle School student Ariah Barth was eliminated early in the second round of her game of Brain Surge that aired Tuesday.
After surviving a scare against winless Damonte Ranch in Reno last week, the Douglas football team may simply be looking to right the ship tonight during the Tigers' homecoming.
Overall 22-4. Sierra League 5-2. Home: 6-2. Away: 3-1. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 16-3. Games: 55-20.
3-7 overall, 2-6 Sierra League, 1-4 home, 2-3 away, 0-0 neutral, 3-7 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Overall 6-6-2. Sierra league: 3-4-1. Home: 1-3-0. Away: 5-1-0. Neutral: 1-2-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 6-6-2
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Louisiana Tech has never stopped the Nevada Wolf Pack's offense.
The Fallon Greenwave will travel to Minden tonight to take on the No. 3 Douglas High volleyball team in a Sierra League match.
The Douglas boys' tennis team closed out its season Monday afternoon, beating Damonte Ranch 13-5 in Reno.
Facing the New York Giants defensive line is a tough enough task for an offensive line in the best of circumstances. The banged-up Oakland Raiders have to do it this week with backups in three of the five spots.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Andrew Bynum scored 24 points, Kobe Bryant added 22, and the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers opened the preseason with a 118-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.
The Douglas High volleyball team picked up a victory in four games over Whittell Wednesday night, winning 25-11, 25-19, 20-25, 25-21 in Minden.
Thanks to a distastrous first 20 minutes Wednesday night, the Douglas boys' soccer team finds itself well on the outside of the playoff picture looking in.
The Sierra League volleyball season just went wide-open.
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. - The Sierra Nevada Sports Media Polls are voted on weekly by reporters from around the Northern region and compiled at The Record-Courier.
RENO, Nev. - The University of Nevada will hold tryouts for national anthem singers for this year's men's and women's basketball games on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
The Record-Courier will be posting updates from tonight's Douglas-Galena boys' soccer game, which starts at 7 p.m. Sign-up for e-mail reminders below.
Record: 11-0 overall, 8-0 Sierra League, 6-0 home, 5-0 away, 0-0 neutral, 11-0 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Overall 13-1-1. Sierra league: 6-1-1. Home: 5-0-1. Away: 4-1-0. Neutral: 4-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 12-1-1
Overall 21-4. Sierra League 5-2. Home: 5-2. Away: 3-1. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 15-3. Games: 52-19.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - The Oakland Raiders brought back running back Gary Russell and released kick returner Justin Miller.
SAN DIEGO (AP)-The Oakland A's have squashed speculation that assistant general manager David Forst is in the mix to become the next general manager of the San Diego Padres
Order fresh evergreen holiday decorations and benefit Austin's House at the same time. Choose from noble fir and mixed evergreen wreaths, door swag or table centerpiece. A 22-inch noble fir wreath is $20 for local pickup. All holiday decorations are shipped from Sherwood Forest Farms of Washington.
The Tahoe Youth & Family Services Hope's Closet Thrift Shop is designed like a boutique, but priced like a thrift store. The new store is in the log cabin in front of Tahoe Keys Deli at 2277 Lake Tahoe Blvd., in South Lake Tahoe.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Michael Crabtree have agreed to a six-year contract after several months of difficult negotiations.
Three top San Francisco 49ers executives met in person Tuesday with unsigned wide receiver and top draft pick Michael Crabtree and his agent, Eugene Parker.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is watching as authorities investigate allegations that Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable assaulted one of his assistants.
PORTLAND, Ore. - As critiques go, Greg Oden's assessment of his exhibition opener was brief -- and fitting for the preseason.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Teddy Purcell scored the tiebreaking goal from behind San Jose's goal line with 5:10 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings blew a four-goal lead before holding off the Sharks 6-4 Tuesday night.
The Douglas High volleyball team powered ahead to a 25-15, 25-20, 25-20 win over rival Carson in Minden Tuesday night.
Despite several key members of the team battling various illnesses, the Douglas High girls' tennis team cruised to a victory in the opening round of the Northern 4A Regional team tennis championships in Minden Tuesday afternoon.
The Douglas High girls' soccer team avenged its only loss of the season Tuesday night, defeating Galena 3-1 in Minden.
This is an open letter to politicians, past, present and future. First of all I would like to say that I know there are a lot of hard working representatives in our government. If you are one of these, this letter is not for you. For the rest of you, why are you even there and what have you been doing the last 30 years or plan to do in the next?
EDITOR: In reference to your piece on Sept. 23 about Harmon Zuckerman's appointment as Regional Planning Director for TRPA. Congratulations to Mr. Zuckerman who has contributed significantly to Douglas County over the past few years. I have one piece of advice for him.
Please let the people of Douglas County know that the Douglas County Board of Commissioners does not support local businesses the ability to grow and expand in this downward economy.
Last week, my husband and I announced to our three children that we were having a real, live hero come to visit us for dinner on Saturday. My 6-year old daughter squealed.
We've overheard that phrase several times from different quarters over the last few months.
It's quiet out here at the ranch. Oct. 1 officially stops irrigation according to the Alpine water decree. There's still enough green grass in the pastures as the fields turn dull yellow, before dried up brown later this fall; so supplemental feeding isn't required, yet. Weaning won't happen until November. Only leased pasture cattle moving in and out on busy cattle trucks right now. Plenty of time to watch the cowboy shoe his horse and think about health care.
I've heard in the last week that numerous teams at Douglas High are battling the flu to various degrees.
East Fork Professional Firefighters Jamie Buck, Dave Norvell, Jeff James, and Dennis Cote are set to compete in the 15th annual 24 Hours of Moab Mountain Bike Race, Oct. 10 and 11 in Moab, Utah.
The 2010 Autumn Freeze Swim meet took on a special meaning this year as the meet was dedicated to a loved and missed teammate, Molly Rae Lahlum.
The first Molly Lahlum memorial meet kicked off Sept. 25 at the Carson Valley Swim Center with a presentation to Molly's mother, Mary.
Nevada Republican candidates spoke at Valhalla hall, which was taxed to its utmost capacity to accommodate the big crowd that turned to hear these speakers. When Sam Platt, George Springmeyer, Wm. McMillan and J.F. Abel stepped on the platform they were greeted with thundering applause. Judge D.W. Virgin acted as Chairman of the meeting and first introduced George Springmeyer, Progressive and Republican candidate for Attorney-General, and in doing so paid an eloquent tribute to the ability of this favored son of Douglas county.
There were 13 stations from paper making to tractors during ag day at Jacks Valley Elementary School on Friday.
Two-year-old Konnor Compton carries his scarecrow at Minden Park on Saturday during the East Fork Gallery's annual scarecrow-making event. Konnor and his 5-year-old sister Mackenzie each took a scarecrow home from the event.
Carson Valley Community Theatre presents "Moon Over Buffalo" opening Friday at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Nevada historian Bob Ellison speaks on vigilantes and self-government in the 1850s at the Douglas County Historical Society's lecture of the month, 7 p.m. tonight, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center.
Soroptimist International of Carson Valley, an international volunteer organization for business and professional women, seeks applicants for three of its women's award programs.
The Grizzly Hackles perform, 7 p.m. Friday, at the ArtBar in the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 1572 Highway 395, Minden.
The fifth annual Sunset Gala Charity Dinner for Grace Christian Academy is 6-10:30 p.m. Friday at Genoa Lakes Golf Club. Dinner is a choice of prime rib, chicken marsala or salmon. Dinner tickets are $40, available at gcasunset.com
A steady ground game and a big play defense helped the Douglas Tiger junior varsity sqaud pick up its sixth win and remain undefeated, beating Damonte Ranch 30-3 Friday.
Overall 12-1-1. Sierra league: 5-1-1. Home: 4-0-1. Away: 4-1-0. Neutral: 4-0-0. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 11-1-1
It'll be an exceptionally busy day for the Tiger athletic department today.
The Douglas girls' soccer team wrapped up the first half of the league season with a 2-0 win at Fallon on Saturday.
The Napa police have finished their investigation into allegations that Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable assaulted one of his assistants and forwarded the case to county prosecutors.
ALAMEDA - The Oakland Raiders' struggling offense will be without starting running back Darren McFadden for the next few weeks.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - 49ers receiver Brandon Jones is active for the first time, making his debut for San Francisco's game against St. Louis after he injured his shoulder early in training camp.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The San Francisco 49ers have taken early command of first place in the NFC West despite an offense that ranks among the worst in the NFL.
Center Joe Pavelski will be out of the lineup due to injury for the San Jose Sharks' next several games.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Coach Mike Singletary said Monday that the San Francisco 49ers would still like to have first-round draft pick Michael Crabtree play for the team this season.
SAN FRANCISCO - Now this could have been considered just a tad bit awkward: Giants general manager Brian Sabean and manager Bruce Bochy publicly discussing the 2009 season and looking ahead to next year before they even have new contracts.
With pressure-packed league meets resuming next week, Northern Nevada cross country runners took a chance to literally let their hair down on Friday in South Lake Tahoe.
Minden's West Coast Martial Arts sent 15 students to compete in the Silver State Open Martial Arts Championships at the Peppermill Hotel and Casino in Reno in late August.
The Coleville Wolves football team crushed the visiting Wells Leopards 80-0 to improve to 6-0 for the season.
Nina Major is the featured artist at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center in October.
Ghosts may be found on the streets and in the cemeteries for Haunted Weekend, Oct. 22-25, in Carson Valley and Carson City. One thing for certain is you won't be bored to death.
The Rotary Clubs of District 5190, Area 9 host their fourth annual Rotary International Foundation dinner 5:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden. The Rotary Area 9 Clubs are Carson City, Carson City Sunset, Minden, South Lake Tahoe, and Tahoe-Douglas.
Autumn has come gently this year with hot weather continuing to the end of September. This is rather unusual because our average first frost date is usually Sept. 15. The leaves have barely begun to turn color.
The Miracles Happen for Becca benefit for Becca Martin and her family is 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24 at High Sierra Fellowship, 1426 Industrial Way, Gardnerville.
Nevada firefighter and author Shawn Grady meets readers and signs copies of his book, "Through the Fire," 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 17, at the Douglas County Public Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden.
The fifth annual Sunset Gala Charity Dinner for Grace Christian Academy is 6-10:30 p.m. Friday at Genoa Lakes Golf Club. Dinner is a choice of prime rib, chicken marsala or salmon. Dinner tickets are $40, available at gcasunset.com
The public is invited to visit the spirit realm on Oct. 31, the night when the veil separating our world from the spirit is at its thinnest.
Overall 6-5-2. Sierra league: 3-3-1. Home: 1-2-0. Away: 5-1-0. Neutral: 1-2-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 6-5-2
The Douglas boys' soccer team was unable to hit the back of the net with 10 shots on goal and Fallon came away with the upset win in Churchill County.
STATELINE, Nevada - Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association at our End of Season Workday celebration on the Tahoe Rim Trail, Saturday October 10, from 9AM until 4PM.
Nevada running back Mike Ball, Idaho safety Shiloh Keo and Idaho placekicker Trey Farquhar were named the Western Athletic Conference offensive, defensive and special teams players of the week, respectively.
Mike Ball stepped to the podium Saturday afternoon for his first post-game press conference as a Nevada Wolf Pack player sporting a huge grin that seemingly stretched from Reno to Las Vegas.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers have a new Mr. Reliable on offense - and the same 'ol one on defense.
HOUSTON -- The problems that have plagued the Houston Texans were nowhere to found on Sunday.
SAN DIEGO - If Randy Johnson's career is over, he finished it with a strikeout.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Anthony Morrow scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101 on Sunday night in the pre-season opener for both teams.
ANAHEIM - The San Jose Sharks had little trouble getting on track against the Anaheim Ducks this time.
OAKLAND - Mike Napoli homered, Joe Saunders pitched five strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels closed out an impressive regular season with a 5-3 victory over the A's on Sunday.
4-2 overall, 3-0 Sierra League, 2-0 home, 2-2 away, 0-0 neutral, 4-1 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
OAKLAND, Calif. - Juan Rivera homered to help Jered Weaver end a three-start losing streak and the Los Angeles Angels sent the Oakland Athletics to their fifth straight loss with a 5-2 victory Friday night.
HOUSTON (AP) - Don't expect any trash talking with Andre Johnson and Nnamdi Asomugha (NAHM'-dee AH'-sihm-wah) matching up when the Houston Texans host the Oakland Raiders.
Fish Springs has always been known for its pitch black nights and star-filled skies. This little valley sits about 500 feet higher than the Carson Valley and is separated from it by rolling hills.
Married couples have a chance to renew their wedding vows during services at 8 a.m. 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. today at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville.
What makes one life happy and full of joy and another seem empty and hollow? Every life has a story behind it. In every story are successes, defeats, failures, mistakes, hope and promise.
Ann Delahay as Charlotte, Jim DeZerga as Howard and Joel Hannel as Richard rehearse for 'Moon over Buffalo.' The Carson Valley Community Theatre Production opens 7:30 p.m. Friday at the CVIC Hall in Minden. Opening night champagne and dessert gala tickets are $20 and $17. Tickets, 720-7186. Dinner show packages at Barone & Reed Food Co.
It's become an unsettling trend that Douglas football coach Mike Rippee says simply has to stop.
2-7 overall, 1-6 Sierra League, 1-4 home, 1-3 away, 0-0 neutral, 2-7 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
10-0 overall, 9-0 Sierra League, 5-0 home, 5-0 away, 0-0 neutral, 10-0 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Overall 20-4. Sierra League 4-2. Home: 4-2. Away: 3-1. Neutral: 13-1. vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 14-3. Games: 49-19.
SEATTLE -- Mike Sweeney followed a two-out error with a tiebreaking two-run single in the fifth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 Thursday night.
DENVER - Wojtek Wolski scored two goals and Craig Anderson stopped 38 shots, lifting Colorado to a season-opening 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night after the Avalanche retired Joe Sakic's No. 19.
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) - Javon Walker's surgically repaired knee is fine. He runs without a hitch and can break in and out of his cuts fluidly.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - The San Francisco 49ers are putting their offense in the hands of rookie running back Glen Coffee.
Bengie Molina would like to return to the San Francisco Giants next season if the team wants him.
The Douglas volleyball team came up with its best serving performance of the season Thursday night, recording 16 aces as a team on its way to a 25-10, 25-10, 25-8 win over South Tahoe in Minden.
The Douglas High girls' tennis team just keeps finding new ways to write itself into the school history books.
The strength of our special community was brought to light Sept. 12 by the many people who participated in our annual "Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope."
The sixth annual Merlot Golf tournament is put on by Hank and Renee Weske and boy is it a fun one. It is a fundraiser for Nevada Greyhounds Unlimited of Northern Nevada. Hank was the owner of Merlot. After Merlot passed away it was a way for him to give back to the organization that gave him Merlot.
EDITOR: I am an out-of-work construction project manager. I have worked steadily until February of this year at which time I was laid off due to lack of work.
We and the members of the Nevada Academy of Family Physicians support health care reform. In the current health care system, we as primary care providers are finding it more and more difficult to provide basic medical care to our patients.
I would like to ask your readers to remember why they moved to Carson Valley and why they left their last home. (I know that there are a few natives here, but I would bet that 90 percent of the people living here are from somewhere else, probably California.)
Thank you S. Higgins for your insightful letter regarding the fact that Walmart is a store of choice for stocking up on needed items. I recently purchased a box of brownie mix at a local grocery store for $3.99, that same box was $2.89 at Walmart.
I would like people to know that we are not "Chicken-Littles and do-gooders with too much time on our hands and an axe to grind." This is because we are concerned that the sky may truly be falling.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and in recognition of efforts to combat violence in the home The Record-Courier is wearing a purple ribbon above the fold in every edition this month.
Nobody has to remind the Nevada Wolf Pack football team of the importance of Saturday's game (1:05 p.m.) at Mackay Stadium against the UNLV Rebels.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The entire season for the Nevada Wolf Pack football team might hinge on what happens Saturday at Mackay Stadium against UNLV.
Douglas girls' tennis coach Roger Rusmisel made a statement before the fall season started that his players were focused on establishing the program as one of the elite programs in the region.
After an emotional win over Galena last week, the Douglas High football team will travel to Damonte Ranch tonight to try to stave off a Mustang squad still in search of its first win.
Though I have always taken pleasure in the pursuit of sport, the reality of running has always seemed a punishment to me; more a means to an end than an activity in and of itself.
The third Annual Austin's House Poker Run on Sept. 19 was a huge success. We raised $10,031 during this annual event. The children of Austin's House are and will be forever grateful for the all of the hard work, time and love that everyone put into making this year's poker run a success. The first and largest donation came from Carson City Toyota in the amount of $2,500.
Watercolorist Nina Major is the featured artist in October at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center, 572 Highway 395 in Minden. Meet the artist at a reception, 5-7 p.m. Monday at the arts center. Regular hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information, 781-0150.
4-H member Griffin Frensdorff helps get the fun run off to a great start. The Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch sponsored by Douglas County Parks & Recreation is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. Events include costume contest, horse rides, face painting, fun run, petting zoo and carnival games. Information, 782-9828.
The menu for the week of Oct. 5-9 at the Douglas County Senior Center, 2300 Meadow Lane, Gardnerville.
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.
Pat Cardinal as Buffalo Jill and Dave Bauer as Donald Frump rehearse for the melodrama "Hotel Minden." Video screenings of "Hotel Minden" will be shown at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 during Student/Senior Day at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Seniors and students receive free admission on the first Saturday of the month with accompanying adult. Information, 782-2555.
The fifth annual Carson Valley Harvest Festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every weekend in October at the Corley Ranch, 859 Highway 395, a mile south of Pinenut Road in Gardnerville. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and children 3 to 17, free for children 2 and younger. Information, corleyranch.com
We are saddened this week by the death of Jesse Bower, husband Douglas County Historical Society President Grace Bower, and an invaluable help to all in the historical society. Jesse and Grace had been married 57 years and had two sons and a daughter.
Carson Valley Christian will be undergoing changes in the next year. The church name will be changed to LifePoint, an 8,000-square-foot expansion is planned and the founding pastor will be leaving.
Married couples have a chance to renew their wedding vows during services at 8 a.m. 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville.
9-0 overall, 8-0 Sierra League, 4-0 home, 5-0 away, 0-0 neutral, 9-0 vs. Northern Nevada teams.
Overall 6-4-2. Sierra league: 3-2-1. Home: 1-2-0. Away: 5-0-0. Neutral: 1-2-1. Vs. Northern Nevada opponents: 6-4-2
SANTA CLARA, Calif. - One play away from being 3-0, the San Francisco 49ers now have a better idea of what needs to be done to take them to the next level after Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
ALAMEDA, Calif. - The Oakland Raiders brought back kick returner Justin Miller and placed defensive back John Bowie on injured reserve with a knee injury.
SEATTLE - Ken Griffey Jr. started what might be his final homestand with career homer No. 628, and Felix Hernandez added another strong effort to his AL Cy Young Award resume in the Seattle Mariners 6-4 win over the A's on Tuesday night.
SAN FRANCISCO - Brad Penny believes San Francisco can contend for the World Series next year, which is why the right-hander isn't ruling out a return to the Giants.
