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2010-09-02 NU golf takes second in own tourney, one of few 18-hole contests for girls

According to Nevada Union coach Hank Davidson, the list of 18-hole tournaments extends to just three throughout the section, including the 14-team Nevada Union Invitational played Tuesday at Alta Sierra Country Club.

Nevada Union High School golf player Megan Arnett tees off on Hole No. 10 Tuesday afternoon at Alta Sierra Country Club. The Miners hosted the Nevada Union Invitational with 14 schools and finished second in the tourney.

There were some fine golfers here, including Paige, who is ranked 18th nationally, Davidson said. Maddie Gedeon of Oakmont is here and Nicolette Bondura from Oak Ridge, I think shes also ranked nationally, is here, too. So there was some talent out there (Tuesday).

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Outside of annual league tournaments, there arent a lot of opportunities for high school girls golf teams to compete in 18-hole contests over the c (read more) - NU golf takes tourney 18 hole contests girls Outside annual league tournaments aren a lot opportunities high school girls golf teams compete 18 hole contests Grass Valley Nevada County California

2010-09-01 JOHN L. SMITH: Gubernatorial hopefuls miss mark on educations dire straits - News

John L. , ". the one variable that threatens to send Nevadas public schools reeling back to the 50s. " Seriously Carolyn Goodman recently recalled that when she and Oscar arrived here in the early 60s, our educational system ranked SECOND in THE U. S. We havent made Education a first, second or even distant third priority in Nevada in decades. Believing either candidate can turn that collateral damage around in one term is folly. Release one half of ccsds "administrators" to see near-instantaneous budget-relief. Ask any parent or teacher about that: theyll agree. As for any candidate advancing the privatized education meme, a-let-them-eat-cake strategy, if ever there was one in this economy. For the previously comfortable and now struggling Las Vegas parents anxious to keep their students in public schools between food,

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2010-08-30 Fleeing members foiled conferences big plans - Hawaii News

In an e-mail to the WAC Board quoted by the Tribune, Benson wrote: "(We) watched the project disintegrate due to the unethical and selfish actions of two college presidents. As I am sure you know by now, Fresno State and Nevada have accepted invitations to join the Mt. West Conference. I know you all have to be devastated by what has occurred. In a 12-hour period, the WAC went from having secured a prosperous future to now not knowing what the future will be. "

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2010-08-28 Pro-golfer Erica Blasberg death ruled suicide; drugs obtained in Mexico played a role in her death - National International Headlines

According to a court document released Wednesday, the doctor who found Blasbergs body told Nevada investigators he hid a suicide note and pills because he wanted to spare the family embarrassment.

In a Henderson police affidavit Blasberg and Dr. Hess spent hours playing golf, watching TV in a casino and in her home the days before he found her dead May 9 with a plastic bag over her head.

Hess, who had played golf with Blasberg on May 7, two days before she died, said they met afterwards at the M Hotel and Casino to watch a game on TV and left in separate cars about 9 p. m.

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Pro-golfer Erica Blasbergs death has been ruled a suicide from asphyxia and drugs in her system, one that was obtained in Mexico. The doct - Celebrities in the News Health News International Headlines Medicine World News

2010-08-26 Physician Arrested for Concealing Golf Pros Suicide Note

From a mutually frequented golf club, and that he called her at home on the day of her death, thought she sounded intoxicated, and headed over to her residence in Henderson, Nevada.

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2010-08-20 Sierra Golf: Birdies, Bogeys, Hotshots, Chipshots and Tournaments The Reno Gazette-Journal

Renos Joe Peroglio and Dean Olson were the big winners in the Reno Round-Up, a Players Golf Tour event at three area courses last weekend. Peroglio won usd. 2,693 for winning the Division I net division, and Olson won usd. 2,595 for winning the Division III net division. The tournament was held at Dayton Valley, DAndrea and Genoa Lakes. . The First Tee of Northern Nevada is celebrating its fifth year by recognizing John Sande III at a dinner Sept. 12 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Sande is being honored for his support of golf, for his role as the chairman of the Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation and for his role as a member of the board of directors at TFTNN. Tickets are usd. 100 (775-851-2332).

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2010-08-19 A Robot Lawn Mower That Can Detect Darting Gophers - Venture Capital Dispatch - WSJ

Staples, one of the angel investors, is a 30-year veteran of the golf-course industry, and has owned and operated more than 80 courses. Jones, the other investor, has been involved with the company since 2005, when the Department of Defenses Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency hosted a challenge where unmanned vehicles competed against each other in a race through rough terrain in California and Nevada.

Inc. is preparing to unveil its first device, a usd. 30,000 robotic mower for golf courses that will begin shipping in mid-October. To help with the launch of the RG3 Robotic Greens Mower, the Indianapolis-based start-up just raised usd. 4. 5 million in funding from angel backers Scott A. Jones and Charlie Staples to give it usd. 10 million in total backing.

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Robotic vehicles have been used for space exploration, deep-water drilling, high-tech warfare and a range of other exotic applications. But one start-up is gaining traction by creating robots to mow lawns, shovel snow and repave parking lots.

2010-08-16 Mesquite Local News

The majority of the proceeds from the tournament will be deposited into an account at the Bank of Nevada set up for the family.

The event will be held at the Conestoga Golf Club on , beginning with registration at 6:30 a. m. and a shotgun start at 7:30 a. m.

Awards, volunteering, or by simply donating into the fund, you can call (702) 346-4292, or register at the Conestoga Golf Shop.

A fundraising golf tournament has been organized to assist the family of Bill Hammond.

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2010-08-11 Girls golf: Prichard first, whos next

Hart High golfer Nikki Prichard has verbally committed to play for the University of Nevada-Reno after her senior season.

Hart High golfer Nikki Prichard has verbally committed to play golf for the University of Nevada-Reno.

And ldquo;Besides being a great player, her best asset is she and rsquo;s a team player, and rdquo; said Hart girls head golf coach Renee Onori. and ldquo;The encouragement she gives has meant a lot of difference in our (playoffs). and rdquo;

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The first domino has fallen.