Monday, March 10, 2014

ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION - SOUTHERN NEVADA COUNTY



This is not a story about the 2011 Taylor Lautner film. This is a sad story that took place on a rural road which took 3 days for residents to hear about the events. No one was hurt but I hear there was a very scared girl.

The details of the incident as provided:

A bald man, possibly Hispanic, with silver hoop earrings and a small patch of beard under his lower lip attempted to lure a young girl from her front yard by asking for help finding his lost dog. Fortunately, this young girl said "no!" and ran immediately for her garage to find her father. Within seconds, the man vacated the site, but luckily another child was able to get a look at the vehicle as it tore off down the road, and reported it as a black 4Runner (or like vehicle).

The incident was reported to both the sheriff's department and the CHP and has been listed as an attempted kidnapping.

If you have any information regarding this incident or a man that fits this description, please contact the Nevada County Sheriff's Department. In addition, if you see someone matching this description, please take down their license number. Furthermore, please take this opportunity to discuss "strangers" with your child. Baseball season is upon us and at any given time there could be hundreds of children running around our fields. Let's make sure that like the young girl in this case, all our children are properly equipped to handle themselves if prompted by a stranger. 

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

NEVADA CITY 6TH COOLEST SMALL TOWN IN AMERICA - BUDGET TRAVEL 2014

Photo by Joe Anderson

Nevada City California finished in 6th place in Budget Travels "America's Coolest Small Towns 2014" contest.

Click here for the final results.

Here is what Robert Firpo-Cappiello wrote about Nevada City.

#6 Nevada City, CA
(Population: 3,046)


Nevada City may be a little off the beaten path (60 miles northeast of Sacramento, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains), but residents value the Gold Country town for its music and art scene, food, and proximity to some of California's amazing rivers, lakes, and the Sierras. For live music, locals swear by the Miners Foundry. For a Sundance feel without the hordes, savor the Wild and Scenic Film Festival. And if you're hankering for a pro cycling race and don't plan on dropping in on the Tour de France anytime soon, hightail it to the Nevada City Classic. 

For those of us who live here, we know we are really number 1.


Wednesday, February 19, 2014

THE GAME TEACHES US ABOUT LIFE



The youth baseball season is just around the corner. We look forward to making new friendships as well as rekindling the ones from seasons past.

 It is clear the Bear River Little League Junior's team is young but was build with high character players and families. Win or lose, the team will keep working hard to improve every pitch, play and swing. The 2014 season will be a year of improvement. In baseball it's not what you do with the first pitch, it's what you do with the last that is the most important.




The 10 young men who will be sporting the 1970's Houston Astros' jersey from the South county are Aaron Sassville the teams lone 14 year old, Branden Sorrenson, Josiah Cregar, Logan Jenkins, Ethan Warner, Elliot Bouchier, Mason Giordano, Trae Nix who are 13 as well as Nate Van Patten and Dean Hopper who are 12.

Age is just a number, it does not provide the details about a person much like a teams win-loss record.

"Statistics are used much like a drunk uses a lamp post: for support, not illumination." -Vin Scully.





The boys and I have history together, in previous seasons, may it be baseball or basketball, I have coached every one of these boys. What is clear to me is what they have in their hearts and I'm sure the team will be tested on a game by game basis. 

“Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” 
― John Wooden




See you in the dirt.


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

THE BURNERS ARE COMING - BURNAL EQUINOX 4 - NEVADA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 2014


On March 1st the Nevada County Fairgrounds will host a sanctioned Burning Man event which begins at 3 pm and goes to 3 am. The event's organizers state, this is a gathering of self-expression and creativity inspired by the Burning Man event, complete with art, fire performers, music, art cars, bands, costumes, and fabulous theme camps. This year’s event will be at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley and provides us with a whole lot of room for our artistic burner expression. Bring yourself, bring your friends and turn some new people on to the generous love that is the Gold Country community!


Thursday, February 13, 2014

BEAR RIVER'S CHRIS BEAN CHANGES HIS STRIPES

The Lincoln High School Principal sent out a letter to parents tonight regarding the future of the Fighting Zebras football program. It is listed below.


I couldn't have written it better. Best of luck to Chris and his family. You will be missed.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

AUBURN INDOOR BATTING CAGES - STRIKE ZONE ATHLETICS




The Auburn Airport business park is now host to Strike Zone Athletics. What is Strike Zone? It is a 9,000 sq ft indoor baseball facility. The owners have purchased turf from Stanford's football field and once that is rolled out they will bring in three 60 foot and two 50 foot batting cages as well as pitching machines. In addition Strike Zone will have two cages for slow pitch softball.

"All of the cages can be pulled to the side and a coach can work his team on our 50 x 90 foot turf." Matthew Baughman who is one of the owners stated. "We will also have pitching mounds as well as the latest gear." 

 If you are interested in seeing what Strike Zone Athletics has to offer then stop by 13396 New Airport Rd Suite D Auburn 95602. (530)878-5338.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

NEVADA COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL STANDINGS - LARGE



There are clear standouts as the Boys basketball teams have competed against each other once. In the 8th grade division 7-Hills stands atop of the standings. This team is filled with multiple sport athletes who have not been tested as they have blown away their competition including rival Magnolia.

8th Grade Standings

                      W   L
Seven Hills      6   0
Magnolia         5   1
Weimar Hills   4    2
P. Valley         2    4
Gilmore           2    4
Forest Lake    2     4
Union Hill        0    6

In the 7th grade division it is all Weimar Hills. This team has strong guard play from multiple players, they can drive to the hoop and knock down the three. What makes this team special and nearly unbeatable is their post play. The team's big man is very skilled. He can shoot around the rim with both hands and anytime he steps on the court he is sure to deliver a double-double.

7th Grade Standings

                       W    L 
Weimar Hills    6     0
Union Hill        5      1
 Magnolia        4      2
 Forest Lake    3      3
 Gilmore          2       4
 Seven Hills     1       5
P. Valley         0       6