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WNC Softball: disciplined Wildcats climb up SWAC standings
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 1:09pmWestern Nevada College's hitters showed why discipline at the plate eventually pays off on Saturday at Pete Livermore Sports Complex in Carson City.
With hard-throwing Colorado Northwestern freshman Taylor Reidhead controlling the Wildcats offense for the second straight day, WNC made sure to work the count deep. The tactic only produced a run early, but the dividends rolled in during a four-run fourth inning that triggered a 5-3 and 10-2 Scenic West Athletic Conference softball doubleheader sweep.
WNC Softball: Successful Start at Home for Wildcats
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/19/2016 - 7:46amKristina George fired a four-hit shutout and Western Nevada College unleashed a seven-run inning to sweep a softball twin bill against Colorado Northwestern, 2-0 and 12-3, on Friday at Pete Livermore Sports Complex in Carson City.
Easy Walk Program to Linear Ditch Trail East
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 3:37pmMeet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road. Bring water is the weather is warm. Leader is Alyce Cloutier, klute89701@att.net
Easy Walk Program to Linear Ditch Trail Central
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 3:34pmMeet on Cardinal way off of Saliman road. Bring water is the weather is warm. Leader is Alyce Cloutier, klute89701@att.net.
Easy Walk Program to Linear Ditch Trail West
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 3:31pmMeet in the first parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn off of Roop Street. Bring water is the weather is warm. Leader is Dan Neverett.
Easy Walk Program to Kings Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 3:27pmMeet in the parking area on Kings Canyon Road, just west of Kingview Way. Leader is Debbie Lane, Debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Easy Walk Program to Kings Canyon Waterfall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 3:24pmMeet at the west end of Kings Canyon Rd. The walk will require some uphill walking on dirt road. Leader is Dan Neverett.
Easy Walk Program to John Mankins Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 3:19pmMeet at 3051 Oak Ridge Drive, off of West College Parkway. Leader is Alyce Cloutier, klute89701@att.net.
Easy Walk Program: A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Easy Walk Program on the Historical West Side
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 3:15pmMeet in front of the State Museum. Leader is Debbie Lane.
Easy Walk Program: A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Easy Walk Program on the Historical East Side Part II (Tour 15-26)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 3:04pmMeet in front of the Laxalt Building, 401 N. Carson Street. Leader is Debbie Lane.
Easy Walk Program: A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Easy Walk Program on the Historical East Side Part I (1-12 &18)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 3:00pmMeet in front of the State Capitol building. Leader Debbie Lane, Debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Easy Walk Program: A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Easy Walk Program at Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 8:33pmMeet in the parking lot on the west side of the exhibit buildings. Leader Juan Guzman.
Easy Walk Program:A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Easy Walk Program to Kings Canyon Waterfall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 8:31pmMeet at the west end of Kings Canyon. Leader is Dan Neverette.
Easy Walk Program:A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Tuesday Easy Walk Program - John Mankins Parks
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 8:27pmMeet at 3051 Oak Ridge Drive. Leader is Alyce Cloutier.
Easy Walk Program: A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Tuesday Easy Walk -Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 8:14pmMeet on Clear Creek Road. Leader is Juan Guzman.
Easy Walk Program: A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Fast SWAC start for Wildcats with nine-run first inning
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 8:53amEven in his 11th season at the helm of the Western Nevada College baseball team, D.J. Whittemore can still witness his team do something he's not seen in the past.
In their Scenic West Athletic Conference opener Thursday at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City, the Wildcats erupted for nine first-inning runs, including eight runs with two outs, starting a doubleheader sweep of the College of Southern Idaho.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 27-28
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 9:35pmWhoa, there. In the blink of an eye we’ve reached the last few days of February. Grab hold of the present with something fun to do from the comprehensive list below, whether you’re looking for something family friendly or for adults only. Have a great weekend, Carson City.
SATURDAY:
- Annual Community Rummage Sale at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (7am-3pm)
Business Spotlight: Billow’s believes in keeping it local
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 7:34amDennis Billow deals with customers of his embroidery and screen printing shop much the same way he treats his friends. This is because he sees his customers as more than clients. They are his friends, too.
“I have a very old-school business philosophy,” said Billow, owner of Billow’s Custom Embroidery and Screen Printing. “I still seal a contract with a hand shake.”
WNC Softball: Wildcats give No. 1 Phoenix trouble
Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 2:38amThere has been no shortage of opportunities for Western Nevada College to measure itself against the elite junior college softball teams in the county. A week after losing a tight game with second-ranked Eastern Arizona, the Wildcats squared off with Phoenix College, the National Junior College Athletics Association's top-ranked Division II team, at the Artichoke Classic on Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz.
WNC Baseball: Kaplan pitches WNC to series sweep of Cochise
Submitted by editor on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 4:39pmEntering the 2016 baseball season, Western Nevada College knew the strength of its club was starting pitching. Opponents are discovering that on their own. Cochise College, the 13th-ranked team by the National Junior College Athletic Association, certainly won't dispute that claim.
WNC Baseball: Young battles No. 13 Cochise in opening game of Henderson double header
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 7:13pmIt was only his second outing, but Western Nevada College sophomore Matt Young looked like a pitcher in midseason form Friday.
Young fired six scoreless innings and struck out 10 as Western Nevada College of Carson City defeated Cochise, 5-2, in the opening game of a nonconference baseball doubleheader in Henderson.
"It was textbook pitching today by Matt and (catcher) Tim," said WNC coach D.J. Whittemore. "The big difference for him was commanding the strike zone with the fastball. That puts him in counts where he can dictate."
WNC Baseball: South Mountain holds off Wildcats in Phoenix
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/01/2016 - 7:44pmA day after battering the South Mountain pitching staff for 18 hits and 15 runs, Western Nevada College struggled to put the ball in play on a chilly day in Phoenix.
Justin Wick no-hit the Wildcats into the fifth inning and WNC hitters fanned 11 times as the Cougars held on to win the nonconference baseball game 5-3 on Monday.
The Wildcats of Carson City employed a patient approach at the plate against Wick, drawing five walks through four innings. But without a hit, the Wildcats couldn't exploit the free passes.
WNC Baseball: Wildcats Unable to Hold Lead in Season Opener
Submitted by editor on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 7:07pmThrough the first four innings of the 2016 baseball season, Western Nevada College played the type of baseball associated with the program's 10 previous winning seasons.
But the Wildcats of Carson City couldn't hold a three-run lead against South Mountain Community College in their season opener Saturday in Phoenix. WNC pitchers struggled to throw mid-game strikes, leading to a 6-3 comeback victory by the Cougars.
WNC Baseball Preview: Pitching Again a Strength for Wildcats
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/25/2016 - 1:50pmThey have come from as far as 5,341 miles away to play for the Western Nevada College baseball team in 2016.
WNC coach D.J. Whittemore's roster includes players from Wilrijk, Belgium; Kingsport, Tenn.; Seattle, Wash.; Fort Collins, Colo.; Park City, Utah; and Glendora, Calif.
Vision, passion and desire among threads that link TEDx Carson City guest speakers
Submitted by editor on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 9:05pmEditor's Note: This is the final installment in a 3-part series on upcoming TEDx Carson City speakers.
Organizers for TEDx Carson City say they have a lineup of speakers and artists who share strong passions, clear vision and strong held desires to make things happen for a greater good.
Tuesday Easy Walk to Fairview Multi-Use Path Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 3:44pmMeet at the parking area south side of 5th Street just east of the round-about.
A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Tuesday Easy Walk to Empire Ranch Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 3:41pmMeet at the Morgan Mill Road River Access Area on Morgan Mill Road.
A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com
Tueday Easy Walk to Carson Tahoe Wellness Mile Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 3:35pmMeet in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway.
A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com
Tuesday Easy Walk to Carson River West Side
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 3:33pmMeet at Carson River Park on Carson River road.
A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.
Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com
Tuesday Easy Walk to Carson River East Side
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/02/2016 - 3:31pmMeet just off of Sierra Vista Lane 1/3 of a mile from Pinion Hills Drive.
A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.