Carson's 'fitnessfootprint' Grows

Our very own weight loss guru, Carole Carson, is getting national attention for her book "From Fat to Fit," about the group of Nevada Countians who lost 8,000 pounds together.

Carole sent this Thursday:

"An article came out today in the Baltimore Sun titled 'Lean and Green' that you might like to read. It features the phrase I coined, 'fitness footprint.' Another one, appearing in the Tampa Tribune on same topic, 'fitness footprint,' will come out in next day or two."

For those of you on the Web, the link is www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bal-to.hs.green17apr17,0,2520483.story?page=1



ANOTHERSIGNOFSPRING

Along with the daffodils and sunny skies come flea markets and yard sales.

The Ladies Relief Society, which helps so many in our community, is holding a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at St. Patrick's Church hall, 235 Chapel St., Grass Valley.

Organizer Annette Godwin wants to remind people how the Ladies help so many in our community (as they have for decades), including Habitat for Humanity, Hospitality House, the Emergency Assistance Coalition, Manzanita Family Center and Interfaith Food Ministry.



Our own road show

John Wibberly is one of several expert appraisers who will give their time at the Eighth Annual Appraisal Faire, a benefit for the local branch of the American Association of University Women.

Organizer Cleo Gibson says this is Nevada County's answer to "Antique Roadshow." John will appraise art items, while other local experts will examine clocks, 19th and 20th century glass, Native American art, old West stuff, military items, books, quilts, dolls, jewelry and more.

It's from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Banner Grange, 12629 McCourtney Road, outside Grass Valley. Cost is $12 for the first item and $8 for additional items. You can buy your lunch there, and coffee, tea and water are free.

Proceeds will benefit the AAUW Educational Foundation and the local scholarship trust. Call 470-9395 for more information.



Good news for swimmers

Shirl Mendonca, our columnist in Lake Wildwood, sends this happy news about the pool there, which HOA board members had planned to close because of nearby construction set for the summer.

"A lot of swim team families showed up at the board meeting, and the board decided to open the pool through mid-August. It is subject to change if they run into problems, but at this point, it looks like a go."

Democracy in action.



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Rhard Williams' sentencing Thursday, his oldest daughter stood crying in front of a packed gallery in Nevada County Superior Court and told her father she never wants to see him again.

A few minutes later, Judge Thomas Anderson sentenced Williams to life in prison without the possibility of parole for killing his wife, Hendrika "Hetty" Williams. Williams strangled her and shot her three times with a high-powered nail gun Oct. 22, 2005.

Williams stared straight ahead at the judge and showed no emotion when the sentence was read. He also appeared unaffected