Stories for April 2003

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Wednesday, April 30

Q-Tip: Volunteers needed

The Kids' Fishing Derby, one of the largest in the western United States, is open to all area youngsters, ages 3-12.

Recreation sites

The exact opening dates will be dependent on weather conditions at the time.

Flycasting 101 in

That class will be taught by Bob Macias, a certified flycasting instructor with the Federation of Fly Fishers.

Fishing report

An 11-pound Alpers rainbow

9-year-old celebrates birthday in motocross

Seven-year-old Lucas Jones had a birthday to remember two years ago when he spent his time motocross racing against some of the world's top riders in Las Vegas.

Carvin pitches one-hit shutout in 11-0 win over South Tahoe

There wasn't much suspense about John Sullivan's last home game ever at the Carson High softball field.

After more than 30 years, John Sullivan is retiring from Carson High

When Paul Croghan, the Carson High girls basketball coach and boys and girls golf coach, announced his retirement a few months ago it presented a huge void in the schools' athletic department.

Nevada blows out University of San Francisco, 13-2

RENO -- Brandon Gottier needed a confidence booster. He got one on Tuesday against the University of San Francisco.

Heilman strong in JV track meet

Josh Heilman turned in an outstanding hand time of 11.01 seconds in the 100 meters to lead the Carson High junior varsity track team at the Regional Championships on Tuesday at Spanish Springs.

Dust Devils turn tables on Warriors

GARDNERVILLE -- The Dayton High School softball team remembers its April Fool's Day wakeup call all too well. The Dust Devils were blasted on a windy day at home by Whittell, 17-6.

Whittell rallies to defeat Dayton

GARDNERVILLE -- Ian Jacobsen scored on a wild pitch in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift Whittell High School to a wild 14-13 non-league baseball victory against Dayton on Tuesday afternoon.

Dayton softball on a roll with Houk

Dusti Houk experienced some lean times during her first two seasons as head coach of the Dayton High School softball program.

Cauley enjoying his freshman year at San Francisco

RENO -- Douglas High graduate Shane Cauley was with the San Francisco Dons on Tuesday at Peccole Park but was in his familiar role as team cameraman. Cauley is being red-shirted this season but hopes to play an important role next season.

Addressing the back swing

The golf swing must be learned in the proper sequence. The golf swing is a combination of positions linked together in an athletic, rhythmic and balanced motion.

Bruce Jacobsen homers for Cougars

Minden's Bruce Jacobsen homered for the first time this season to help keep Washington State alive, but the Cougars still fell to a 5-3 defeat in 10 innings against Arizona State during Pacific-10 Conference baseball action Saturday night in Tempe, Ariz.

Golf scholarship is available

The Carson City Municipal Golf Corporation is offering its "For the Good of the Game" scholarship.

Feather River wins conference title

The Feather River Community College baseball team picked up its 18th and 19th league wins over the weekend to clinch its third straight Golden Valley Conference title with three games left in the regular season.

Champion opens its season on Saturday

Coors Light presents the Charter Silver Cup Classic Saturday night at Champion Motor Speedway, which will feature Charter Super Late Models, Western Modifieds, Limited Late Models, TagTeam Bombers and Hustlin Hornets.

Douglas softball beats McGowan

MINDEN -- After three years and two games of frustration, the Douglas High girls' softball team finally got the best of Wooster and its ace pitcher Brianne McGowan.

Carson softball beats Lassen

Nichole Monge's game-winning single in the bottom of the 10th inning capped a comeback 8-7 win for the Carson High softball team over Lassen on Tuesday at CHS.

Sheriff's blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Tuesday, April 29

Sheriff's blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Monday, April 28

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Sunday, April 27

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Saturday, April 26

Blue team beats Silver 14-0 at Mackay Stadium

RENO -- Friday's Blue and Silver scrimmage did its best to represent real college football. Five minutes into the game, the more than 200 fans, as well as the players and coaches on both teams, weren't fooled.

Several local players lead Dana baseball to first

With several local players leading the way, the Dana College baseball team has gone on a hot streak to take the lead in its conference.

Rowe second local quarterback in 22 years to start for Nevada

Freshman Jeff Rowe stands in the pocket like a veteran. He oozes with the confidence of a veteran. He makes difficult plays look easy like a veteran. Just imagine how good he'll be when he becomes one.

Friday, April 25

Still plenty of good skiing left

While there is snow in the air, Saturday promises to be partly cloudy and a great time to enjoy the winding down ski and snowboard trails.

Former Galena High star could give Wonders much needed scoring punch

Every morning, Monday-Friday, Ernesto Oliden puts on a hard hat. For almost nine hours, the former Galena High soccer star works construction for Sartorial Masonry in Reno.

Carson baseball wins in Hawaii again

The Carson High baseball team made it two in a row in Hawaii with an 8-2 win over Maryknoll Catholic on Thursday.

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Thursday, April 24

Kid's Fishing Derby

That very special event for the children in this general area will to be held at Lampe Park in Gardnerville on May 31-June 1.

Off-road race in

The Virginia City Motorcycle Club will conduct that race over an course of approximately 20 miles.

Rendezvous is set

That club is a local organization of muzzleloader (black powder) shooting enthusiasts dedicated to preserving the ways and traditions of the early west explorers known as mountain men.

Q-Tip: Hobart Reservoir

Hobart Reservoir, a small, high-mountain, trout lake located in Washoe County in the Sierra Nevada between Carson City and Lake Tahoe, will open to fishing for the 2003 fishing season on May 1.

Trout fishing derby

That one-day fishing contest is free to all entrants.

Fishing report

A 7-pound, 4-ounce rainbow

California trout fishing season to open on Saturday

Many thousands of eager anglers (including Don and Elaine) will be now able to fish a large number of California streams, creeks and rivers that have been closed since way back on Oct. 31 and Nov. 15, last year.

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Wednesday, April 23

sheriff's blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Tuesday, April 22

Pretty boys becomes master of illusion

FRESNO, California- Now you see him, now you don't.

Selden helps lead Feather River

Fernley's Tyler Selden continued his hot hitting for the Feather River baseball team in a sweep of College of the Redwoods on Friday.

'Carson drivers knocked out of main event'

Carson City supermodified drivers Eric Silsby and Dale Lamborn raced at Madera (Calif.) Speedway Saturday night in a 50-lap feature of the Supermodified Racing League.

Dayton softball sweeps in tourney

With an eye on a possible run to the NIAA 3A State Tournament, it couldn't hurt the Dayton High softball team to play three games in one day.

Sheriff's blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Monday, April 21

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Sunday, April 20

Wonders fall in season opener

The young Nevada Wonders soccer team held its own in the season opener of the Premiere Development League.

Gordon is a flash at the finish

Did you ever go through one of those periods in your life when you couldn't seem to do anything right?

Carson softball drops two

The Carson High softball team dropped its last two games of the Reed Easter Tournament on Saturday, losing to Livermore, Calif. 2-0 and Foothill of California 4-2.

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Saturday, April 19

Carson-Tahoe volleyball club strong in tournaments

Two 16 and under teams from the Carson-Tahoe Volleyball Club turned in outstanding efforts at tournaments last weekend.

Galena swim teams sweep

The Galena girls swim team came back in the last four events to edge McQueen 162-152 on Thursday. Galena's boys also defeated McQueen 177-104.

Pincock honored at UC Davis meet

George Pincock was named as the co-track male athlete of the meet to lead an outstanding effort by the Carson High track team at the Woody Wilson Invitational on Friday at UC Davis in California.

Carson softball team splits at Reed Tournament

The Carson High softball team settled for a split at the Reed Tournament on Friday, beating Sparks 10-1 and losing to Reed 4-1.

Northern Nevada's 'other team' also getting ready for 2003 season

RENO -- While the Carson-City based Nevada Wonders start their season today at 2 p.m. against the Fresno Fuego, Northern Nevada's other established men's amateur team begins their season next Friday against the Utah Salt Ratz.

A closer look at the future of the Nevada Wonders

The most important word for the Nevada Wonders will have to be 'patience.' Coach Paul Aigbogun said it. Assistant coach Jim Nealis did. I'll go ahead and do the same but only under one condition--Don't have too much patience.

Nevada Wonders coach stressing development, not results in first season

The Fresno Fuego aren't Manchester United, AC Milan or Real Madrid. But they just might seem like it when the Carson City-based Nevada Wonders open their inaugural season today at 2 p.m. at San Joaquin Memorial Stadium in Fresno, Calif.

Nevada Wonders open season today in Fresno

When the Nevada Wonders open the 2003 season against the Fresno Fuego at 2 p.m. today in Fresno, Calif., it will be unchartered territory for both teams.

Baum top scholar-athlete at Minnesota

Carson High graduate Dana Baum will leave the University of Minnesota this year as one of the school's most accomplised scholar-athletes.

Handley, Holmes lead power surge in doubleheader sweep

Mike Handley could have been the most productive No. 9 hitter in all of baseball Friday night. Check box scores in the Major Leagues and the minor leagues.

Sheriff's blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Friday, April 18

Excellent spring skiing conditions

Thanks to the continuing snowstorms sweeping the Sierra Nevada resorts are rethinking closing plans. For instance:

Merk Human to be honored tonight

Longtime Carson High baseball supporter Merrill R. "Merk" Human will be honored tonight during a doubleheader at Ron McNutt Field.

Report: Padgett will not be going to North Carolina

Kansas signee David Padgett hasn't spoken with the Northern Nevada media since former Jayhawk coach Roy Williams took the job at North Carolina on Monday. And his father, Pete, also hasn't said much to the local media.

Lamborn, Bozin earn All-American honors

Eagle Valley Middle School students Travis Lamborn and Robbie Bozin earned All-American honors at the Middle School Wrestling National Championships in Virginia.

Douglas baseball falls to Reno

MINDEN - Trying to beat red-hot Reno High in baseball is a monumental task these days even when you have all your players suited up.

Carson wins own tournament for second time in 11 years

Carson boys golf coach Paul Croghan was hoping his team would peak at the right time going into the zone and, perhaps, even state playoffs. Thursday afternoon might have gone a long way in doing just that.

Local Racer Goes Head-to-Head with NASCAR Legend This Weekend

USAC Sprint Car driver Amy Barnes, who cut her racing teeth right here in Carson City in an Outlaw Kart, kicks off her pursuit of the USAC Western States series championship this Saturday night in Madera, Calif.

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Thursday, April 17

Distinguished journalist speaks at UNR

RENO -- Ralph Wiley, one of the leading sportswriters in the country, spoke to more than 50 University of Nevada students on Wednesday in the Alumni Room of the Jot Travis Student Union.

Fernley baseball defeats Yerington

Tony Selden pitched a complete game five-hitter as the Fernley baseball team defeated Yerington 10-1 on Wednesday.

Carson softball falls against Fallon

The Carson High softball team banged out eight hits, but couldn't take advantage in a 4-1 loss at Fallon on Wednesday.

Fishing report

Dave Kirby at Woodfords reported:

Final notice of

Anyone interested in applying for 2003 Nevada big game hunting tags, who still needs to take hunter education, should be aware that Hunter education will be offered at the following locations if there are still vacancies in those classes:

Open House

The general public is invited to visit the facility on that date.

'Mixed deer hunts? I don't understand what you mean'

If you are a big game hunter, interested in applying, this coming Monday at 5 p.m. is the final deadline for RECEIVING applications for those hunting tags.

Laguna Creek leads Carson in record day at Dick Stoddard Memorial

It was a record day at the 11th annual Dick Stoddard Memorial Carson Invitational boys golf tournament held at Eagle Valley Golf Course on Wednesday.

Sierra-at-Tahoe to stay open until April 27

With the deepest snow and some of the best conditions Sierra-at-Tahoe has seen all season, the resort has opted to stay open through April 27 -- one week longer than the closing date orginally planned.

Young umpire has a dream

Nate White has a dream. He would someday like to be a Major League Baseball umpire.

Calif. fishing season

That season will run through Oct. 31 in Inyo County and through Nov. 15 for the remainder of California's other counties.

Legendary pitcher keynote speaker at fund raiser

RENO -- Don Larsen, who would know a thing or two about long odds, preached determination in front of about 300 people at a fund raiser Wednesday night in the convention center at the Eldorado Hotel and Casino.

Sheriff's blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Wednesday, April 16

Mental approach to a higher score

Here are some great ways to improve your score without trying too hard.

Browning, Green place sixth in tourney

Mike Browning and Rick Green of Eagle Valley Golf Club placed sixth at the Taylor Made Maxfli California State Championships held on Tuesday at Rancho Murieta Country Club in Colusa, Ca.

Douglas softball falls to Clovis

The Douglas High softball team rallied against Central California section power Clovis before the Cougars pulled away for a 7-3 win on Tuesday.

Heavenly rumor is wrong, closing date is still April 27

Rumors over the weekend that Heavenly Ski Resort was going to close on April 20, a week before its original closing date of April 27, are false, according to Molly Cuffe, the resort's spokesperson.

UNR wins first Tuesday game in more than a month, 12-6 over UC-Davis

RENO -- The University of Nevada, which already felt good going into this weekend's series at No. 1 Rice, may have found another reason to have bulging chests in Houston. For the first time since March 4, the Wolf Pack won on a Tuesday.

Merk not forgotten

If the current weather pattern continues, there could be a chance of rain or snow in Carson City Friday.

Kinsinger leads Grizzlies in conference match

Last week, Matt Kinsinger shot 6-under par 66 that ranks as the best individual round in Nevada prep golf history.

'Test and Tune, Media Day rescheduled at Champion Motor Speedway'

High winds and the threat of rainstorms forced Champion Motor Speedway officials to cancel Saturday's Media Day test and tune.

Tuesday, April 15

Monday, April 14

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Saturday, April 12

Carson Invitational draws a crowd

Expect to see quality and quantity today when the fifth annual Carson Kiwanis Invitational track and field meet is held at Carson High School.

AYSO donates $20,000 to Edmonds Sports Complex

Carson City's American Youth Soccer Organization has donated $20,000 to the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department for improvements at Edmonds Sports Complex.

Street feels South Tahoe woman will be our country's next star

According to Picabo Street, the future of women's skiing in the United States might be a person who grew up skiing 25 miles from the brown hills and sagebrush of Carson City

Douglas rallies for sweep of Reno

MINDEN -- Last inning. Trailing on the scoreboard. Bottom of the batting order coming up. None of that was a problem as far as Douglas High School softball coach Rick Smith was concerned Friday afternoon.

UNR explodes for 19 hits in 15-2 win over San Jose State

RENO -- Mike Hass' stubbornness toward Peccole Park his first two years has been replaced by acceptance.

Guinn tops card at Tahoe

STATELINE -- When heavyweight prospect Dominick Guinn steps in the ring tonight with Charles "Buddy" Hatcher at Caesar's Tahoe, there won't be a title on the line.

Carson swim falls to Galena

Carson High turned in many outstanding efforts in boys and girls swimming, but it wasn't enough to overcome the depth of Galena on Friday in a dual meet at Fallon.

Former Capitols shining on Division I stage

Several former Carson Capitols are becoming collegiate stars in their sophomore seasons.

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Friday, April 11

Petersen named as an Academic All-American

OLATHE, Kan. -- Gardnerville's Jared Petersen has been named an NAIA Academic All-American for California Maritime Academy.

Carson softball routs Spanish Springs

Kaitie Vidovich, Heather Diamond and Nichole Monge all homered as the Carson High softball team pounded out 14 hits in a 10-0 win over Spanish Springs on Thursday at CHS.

Rodriguez wins to lead Dayton golf to second place finish

Ryan Rodriguez was the individual champion to lead the Dayton High golf team to a second place finish at a Northern 3A golf tournament on Thursday at Eagle Valley Golf Club.

Homewood a small gem to check out

While the snowsporting season is winding down -- although with all the new snow it's hard to believe it -- this could be an excellent time to move from the familiar.

Carson grad made the right choice -- Syracuse

When I was a junior at Carson High, I started thinking about where I wanted to go to college.

Once again, North Valleys stumbles down the stretch in loss to Carson

For five innings, the North Valleys Panthers appeared well on their way to beating Carson, just like they did in games against Reno and Douglas.

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Thursday, April 10

Snake expert at Carson Nugget

The Ormsby Sportsmen's Association (OSA), a local organization for hunters and fishermen, will meet at 7:30 p.m. on April 15 at the Carson Nugget Convention Center.

Q-Tip: Hunting tag fees

If you are interested in hunting big game in the State of Nevada, later this year, you need to be aware of the cost of the various tags.

Remaining classes for hunter education

Successful completion of a hunter education class is required by the State of Nevada for anyone born after Dec. 31, 1959 who intends to purchase a Nevada hunting license.

Fishing report for week of 04/10

LAKE ALMANOR, CALIF: No report.

Another reminder of application deadline

This is another reminder that 5 p.m. on April 21 is the final deadline for RECEIVING applications for 2003 Nevada big game hunting tags.

RTO in need of volunteers

The Reno-Tahoe Open is looking for volunteers for its 2003 tournament.

Loon Festival at Walker Lake

The 11th annual Walker Lake Loon Festival is scheduled for Walker Lake, near Hawthorne, on April 19.

Swiss-Canadian not interested in matching record, has moved onto other things

LES DIABLERETS, Switzerland -- Records are made and broken almost every month in the outdoor adventure world. Those who have their record broken usually go back and try and break it again.

Comstock Shootout to begin this weekend

When the Comstock Shootout began in its first year, there were 34 teams and one club that came from out of state.

Dawson wins Match Play title

Tom Dawson of Hidden Valley Country Club defended his title in the Sierra Nevada PGA Match Play Championship on Wednesday at Thunder Canyon Country Club.

Rotter shines at international event

Carson City's Corrinne Rotter has shown she's among the best skiers in the world in her age group.

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Wednesday, April 9

Empire Ranch Seniors welcome new members

Thirty-one new members have signed up for the Empire Ranch Senior Men's Golf Club this year.

Sacramento State snaps UNR's three-game streak with 14-4 win

RENO -- It was sunny. It was a Tuesday. It was a game following a three-game series. It was all bad news for the University of Nevada baseball team.

Reno High's Cummings slowly, but surely coming along

RENO -- It's been 15 months since Darrick Cummings was the pitcher Nevada coach Gary Powers envisioned as the next Darrell Rasner, another Northern Nevada stud who did big things for the Wolf Pack.

By DARRELL MOODY

MINDEN - The job of a leadoff hitter is to reach base anyway you can, and Douglas High's Marc Walling has done exactly that lately.

Minden's Primrose rolls strong in Queens event

RENO -- Minden's Janine Primrose stood in good position to advance to the next round of the Queens Tournament held at the National Bowling Stadium.

Alcasas gives Senators another arm, Brolsma continues power surge

Jason Alcasas was nervous when he took the mound for the Carson High School baseball team on Tuesday night. Understandable because the junior right-hander was looking at his first pitching assignment since he had surgery on his elbow last July.

Junior golf clinic a labor of love for Shelly Godekin-Wright

The Fred Alexander Jr. Memorial Golf Clinic is more than one day on the course for youngsters. To Shelly Godekin-Wright, executive director of The Fred & Judy Alexander Foundation, the true rewards come afterward.

Keeping your head

A crucial piece of knowledge to gain in order to improve your golf game is to understand the role the head plays in the swing. Knowing what the head does and doesn't do will improve your golf game.

Carson softball beats Wooster

The Carson High softball team went from being an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan in a matter of 24 hours and the end result was its biggest win of the season.

Tuesday, April 8

Sheriff's blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Monday, April 7

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Sunday, April 6

Carson track impressive in meet

As far as Carson High was concerned, it was a beautiful day for a track meet.

Robertson sets pace in Jester's Jog

Scott Robertson of Carson City outran the 10K field at the fifth annual Jester's Jog on Saturday.

Tigersharks shine at Far Westerns

Abby Niehoff may be one of the youngest Carson Tigersharks swimming at the Far Western Regional Championships, but she produced the team's biggest result Saturday in Pleasanton, Calif.

Cow pasture golf ... new way to work on chipping

COLEVILLE, Calif. -- This is one golf tournament where players aren't serious about their scores. In fact, the fourth annual Antelope Valley Lions Club Cow Pasture Golf Pasture Golf Tournament held on Saturday brought new meaning to chipping.

Motorsports Column for April 6, 2003

Let's start off this week with a visit to the NASCAR Penalty Box. The most severely reprimanded miscreant was the No. 87 Joe Nemecheck Busch team, winner of last Saturday's controversial Busch Grand National race (more on that race later).

Nevada wins both games on Saturday against Louisiana Tech

RENO -- After two wins over Louisiana Tech on Saturday at Peccole Park, the University of Nevada baseball team is above .500 for the first time this season.

Recent snowstorm won't extend ski season at south shore resorts

Not even an unexpected April blessing of snow will extend the 2002-2003 ski season at two of the most popular resorts on the south shore of Lake Tahoe.

Locals strong in Yerington Relays

Dayton High's Bridgette Galles and Yerington's Randy Shumate were among the top Lyon County performers while Fernley's boys placed second at the Yerington Relays in track on Saturday.

Douglas baseball sweeps North Valleys

MINDEN - Douglas High's baseball team is on a streak that coach John Glover hopes never ends.

Dayton baseball 'Seals' a split

Justin Seals drove in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Dayton High baseball team a split in its doubleheader against Spring Creek on Saturday at home.

Dayton softball wins two key games

The Dayton High softball team picked up two key wins against Spring Creek on Saturday at home to stay near the top of the Northern 3A standings.

Senators split against Bay area foes

Take away one inning and the Carson High School baseball team might have come away with a sweep.

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Saturday, April 5

Softball game snowed out

Early morning snowfall forced postponement of a scheduled meeting between the Carson and Douglas high school softball teams.

Carson track team looks to build

The Carson High School track and field team will try to build on the successes of last weekend today when it competes in a Northern 4A meet at North Valleys in Reno.

Where is Marquette?

So I'm playing Texas Hold 'Em the other night at Harvey's in Stateline. The guy sitting next to me is yapping my ear off because, like most poker players, people will do anything to draw someone's attention away from their hand.

Costella solid at U.S. Nationals

Lauren Costella had an encouraging effort heading into her best event at the U.S. Swimming Championships.

Chivas win soccer crown

The Carson Chivas U-15 boys soccer team won the prestigious Las Vegas Premier Invitational tournament last weekend in Las Vegas

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Friday, April 4

Spring fever coming to local resorts

With the fresh snow falling over the last couple of days spring skiing and boarding should offer fine snowsporting.

Picabo Street speaks at UNR function

RENO -- Whether they stand on a podium or finish in last place, most Olympians usually find themselves in obscurity once they retire. Not Picabo Street.

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Thursday, April 3

RMEF fund raiser

$70 for a single person, which includes dinner, a one-year supporting membership in RMEF and a one-year subscription to Bugle Magazine.

Dayton baseball beats ROP

Casey Skog pitched a one-hitter to lead the Dayton High baseball team to a 14-0 win over Rite of Passage.

Local volleyball club looks to repeat

They were able to finish third in the nation at last year's U.S. Junior Olympics.

Snake handling expert

The evening's featured guest speaker will be Bob Kettle of Fallon.

Q-Tip: Hunter education

Those big game tags are awarded through various computerized drawings conducted by the Nevada Division of Wildlife (NDOW) at the Wildlife Administrative Office in Fallon.

Theilemann breaks one minute at nationals

Tara Theilemann met her goal by breaking a minute in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Swimming Championships on Wednesday in Indianapolis.

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Wednesday, April 2

Dayton softball falls to Whittell

Natalie Malekos went 3-for-3 for the Dayton High softball team, but it wasn't enough in a 17-6 loss to Whittell on Tuesday.

Champion staff ready for season

Jeb Onweiler, general manager of Champion Motor Speedway, has announced his 2003 staff is good to go and ready to meet and greet the masses for the upcoming 40th anniversary celebratory season.

The address position

To develop a good golf swing, one that results in a square clubface at impact and repeats you must start with a good set up.

Carson golf settles for eighth in tournament

The Carson High golf team didn't have the best of days in the worst of conditions.

Carson softball falls to North Valleys

North Valleys pitcher Nicole Ellis shut down the Carson High softball team on Tuesday, dealing the Senators a 4-1 loss.

Vintage Base Ball -- playing the game the way it was meant to be played

Eleven years ago, Fred Bendure played in a reenactment of an 1869 baseball game between the Carson City Silver Stars and Virginia City Baseball Club that turned out to be a memorable experience

Sheriff's Blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court:

Tuesday, April 1

Sheriff's blotter

The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All suspects are innocent until proved guilty in court: