The Carson High girls basketball team came from behind for a win on the final day of the West Coast Holiday Classic on Wednesday in Southern California.
The Carson high boys basketball team ended the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic on a high note with a 42-40 win over Westview of San Diego on Tuesday.
Brady Rivera and Brady O’Keefe were just able to place at the Sierra Nevada Classic in Reno. Rivera and O’Keefe were able to finish in the top four.
Angela passed away peacefully surrounded by friends and family on Saturday, December 13, 2014. She was born in Stockton, Calif., moved to Carson City in 1965, she loved animals and leaves behind her beloved dogs, Bella, Samson, and Moses.
Bob was born in Boise, Idaho on October 4, 1945. He died at home in Carson City, Nevada on November 18, 2014.
Alfred “Buzz” Leonard Heckman, Born April 11, 1941 in Sonoma, CA to Leonard and Constance Heckman.Buzz moved to Carson City, NV in 1959. Buzz passed away peacefully December 10, 2014 at his home in Carson City, NV. With his “better half” Karen Colleary at his side. Buzz loved hunting, and fishing in Tahoe. There will be more Elk and fish for the rest of us now. Buzz leaves behind his partner, Karen Colleary, two sons, Steve Heckman, and Garry Heckman, both of
Mary Louise Barz Camp, 77, of Longmont, CO, died December 15, 2014 at The Peaks Care Center. She was born September 10, 1937 in Fremont, Nebraska to Carl and Marjorie Barz.
Daryl Captain was born in Anaconda, Montana on May 14, 1935, she passed away at her home in Carson City, Nevada surrounded by family on December 18, 2014.
Frank Miller passed away suddenly on December 2, 2014 doing what he loved. He spent his last hours sitting in his duck blind hunting ducks at Walker Lake. Frank was born and raised in Fallon, Nevada, attended Churchill County Schools and graduated from Churchill County High School in 1957.
Clara Litchfield born April 23, 1928 in West Virginia to Lewis and Emma Hendricks passed away peacefully December 19, 2014 with family by her side
Cindy passed away in her sleep, due to medical complications. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She is survived by her Husband Bob, Children Mikel, Cris, and Kylee, her six grandchildren, and her three sister’s Karen, Cheryl, Carolle. She was deeply loved by everyone, and is truly missed everyday.
MSGT James A. Busse Sr. U.S.M.C. Retired. James was born 11/17/1921 in Grand Rapids, MI. He passed away 12/18/2014 at the age of 93 in Carson City. James served honorably pre WWII, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam in U.S.M.C. Aviation.
A player heading to a Division I school and a defensive change proved to much to handle for the Carson High boys basketball team in a 41-27 loss to Godinez of Santa Ana, Calif., in the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic in San Diego on Monday.
The Carson wrestling team more than held its own during the first day of the Sierra Nevada Classic in Reno on Monday.
Joseph (Jack) Camden Schlotterer, passed away peacefully with family by his side in Carson City on December 22nd at the age of 95.
Russell “Russ” Wilde peacefully passed away in home on Wed. Dec. 17, 2014. Russ as his family and friends called him was actively involved in the Masons Lodge #1. He served in the military during the Vietnam war. Russ was born to Edward and Vivian Wilde in Carson City. He is survived by his wife, sons Randall and Scott and also one sister. Russ was preceded in death by his father Edward and mother Vivian.
Fallon has made its mark statewide for two years running.
Brady O’Keefe is one of those guys who marches to the beat of a different drum.
Despite the loss, Carson boys basketball coach Carlos Mendeguia felt much better about his team’s effort on Saturday at the Torrey Pines Holiday Classic in Carlsbad, Calif.
We are just a couple of days a way from college football’s first playoff. I think the best match-up of the day will be the Oregon-Florida State Rose Bowl contest.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . Cody Fajardo never had a chance. The talented and likeable quarterback faced a mountain of obstacles from the moment he stepped on the University of Nevada campus.
CARLSBAD, Calif. — Carson High opened the 25th annual Torrey Pines Holiday Classic with a narrow 38-37 win over Laguna Friday night at Carlsbad High School.
I hope everyone got exactly what they wanted for Christmas. Unfortunately, there was no Shelby Cobra under the tree for me again this year. I have to start being good, I suppose.
Between them, Bert Cooper and Jerry Hughes represent more than 40 years in the role of executive director for the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association.
When you look at Brady Rivera on the wrestling mat this year, you notice something is different.
Carson High’s boys basketball team heads to San Diego for a four-day tournament with a good head of steam.
Mary Moline, daughter of John and Mary Sommavilla, born in Bretts, West Virginia. She passed away in Gardnerville of natural causes. She was a poet and a respected author. Mary was also a world traveler. Mary is survived by her children David Moline and Dawn McCoy, and ex husband, Walter Moline. She is also survived by granddaughters, Amanda, Melissa, Monica Moline and Molly McCoy. She will be greatly missed.
Barbara passed away on November 22nd after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was born on November 24th in San Francisco Ca. to Peter and Eva Barsotti.
An extraordinary man unexpectedly passed on November 26, 2014. Joseph Alvin Elliott was born in Seattle, WA, at Swedish Hospital on January 11, 1944.
Arne was born June 17, 1921 in Vestnes, Norway. His parents Arne Oas and Karen Marie (Stiansen) were US citizens visiting Norway to build his grandmother a home on the family farm. He spent his first two years in Norway before returning to their home in Ruth, Nevada.
Otto “Doug” Minter, a longtime Carson City businessman and a World War II veteran, died December 10, 2014, at the age of 91. Doug Minter was born on April 12, 1923, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Frank Dutra was born in Connecticut on April 11, 1928 and died on Nov. 28, 2014. The family was so happy to have been able to celebrate Thanksgiving with him.
“A crossword in the back seat of the car. A little jar of jelly beans on the stand. A blanket covered chest full of photographs, A window taking up the entire wall. A tree surrounded by four birds. The four birds chirp songs of memories, giving the hush house harmonies. The birds scavenge the limb While the sun extenuates the dim The birds keep her awake as the clouds begin to break. Later, when night ventures in she will fall into a dream And the four birds will flow into her mind until the morning gleam.” Four Birds, written by Granddaughter, Emily MacDiarmid.
Bonny was born into a Lovelock pioneer family and lived there until she trained as an X-ray technician at Washoe Med. Reno. Bonny went on to accomplish many more things during her life. Bonny wrote her own obituary a couple of years ago and in her honor here it is. “Bonny Pfeifer, Cress, Boehler”, born in Winnemucca, NV to Edna & Hallie Pfeifer June 3, 1941.
RENO — David Carter got the best Christmas present he could ask for Monday night.
RENO — Carson High wrestlers had a rough day at the 20th annual Tournament of Champions at the Reno Events Center.
Over the last few months we have seen an increase in volatility in the metals market. When numbers start bouncing, many buyers get worried. So what is one to do?
Quick, keep the sharp utensils out of Nevada coach Brian Polian’s hands.
NEW ORLEANS — Nevada closes the season with a 7-6 record, improving three wins from last season, and advancing to the 14th bowl game in program history.
Well, Christmas is almost upon us.
Carson High’s girls basketball team made it two straight with a 59-44 crossover win over Hug Friday night at Morse Burley Gym.
RENO — The Reno Tournament of Champions is the proverbial meat grinder of wrestling tournaments.
What a difference a day makes. On Thursday, Spanish Springs crowded Cameron Price with 6-6 Jacob White, who held the normally reliable Price without a field goal.
On December 5, 2014, Elizabeth Jergesen Paul of Carson City, Nevada, went to be with her family in heaven. Elizabeth “Bette” Paul was born on the family farm near Chinook, Montana on August 24, 1925, to Chris and Mary Jergesen.
Sofia passed away on December 6, 2014; she was 102 years of age. She was born on August 21, 1912 in Moore, Texas. Sofia is survived by her only son, Daniel, his wife, Estela of El Dorado Hills, CA, and her only grandson, Forest, his wife Rachel, and two great grandchildren, Desiderio and Celeste of Alturas, Ca. There will be a memorial service at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Saturday December 13, 2014 at 1:00pm. A very special thanks to all who visited and cared for her these last few years. Those special people meant a lot to her and she really cared for each of you.
Gin Planeta passed away peacefully on December 15, 2014, surrounded by family. She was born February 16, 1962 in Reno Nevada.
Suzanne Ruth Conterno died in Carson City, Nevada on December 13 from complications of Prader-Willi syndrome, for which she dealt with grace and strength throughout her entire life. Suzanne (or Sue as she preferred) was born on March 24, 1953 in Hawthorne, Nevada to parents, Delbert Conterno and Lois Moore Conterno. At the time of her death, Sue was one of the longest living people with Prader-Willi syndrome known in the United States.
Alan “Scotty” Edison Ruff peacefully passed away in his home on Saturday, December 13, 2014, a date of special significance, 12-13-14. Scotty and his wife, Gail, owned Sierra Nevada Printing from 1976 through 1989. He was actively involved with the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, including serving as Chairman of the “Whistle-Off” Committee during its tenure.
The Nevada Wolf Pack has a bad taste in its mouth that has lasted two years. “Every time I think about a bowl game I think about New Mexico and how Arizona came back to beat us,” senior linebacker Jonathan McNeal said of Nevada¹s last appearance in a bowl game in the 2012 New Mexico Bowl. “It¹s a bad memory.”
Carson High looked like a team that hadn’t played in 10 days, especially at the offensive end.
This was a win for the defense. Carson’s pressure held Spanish Springs scoreless for 15 minutes, and the Senators were just good enough at the offensive end to walk away with their first win in league play, 41-25, Thursday night at Morse Burley Gymnasium.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ...The UNLV Rebels obviously believe that you can simply buy Mountain West football championships the same way Bishop Gorman High has bought the Nevada high school state title the last six years.
Our beautiful Laura left us Thanksgiving morning surrounded by loving family, following a 2 year battle with cancer. We have no doubt that she is singing her heart out and playing guitar with those who have gone before her in one joyful jam session, loving every minute of it.
Donald L. Blackwell, 77, Altus, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at his home. Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Monday, December 15, 2014 at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Erin Martinez officiating.
Joette left this earth Sunday morning headed to heaven to be reunited with her parents, grandparents, family, friends and her beloved dog Don Juan
With the first league game just a day away, Carson High boys basketball coach Carlos Mendeguia doesn’t have a good read on his team, and that’s not surprising when you consider he’s only had his full team for less than three weeks.
The Carson Pop Warner Pee-Wee cheer squad won first place in a recent regional competition in Santa Clara.
The annual season-ending Carson High football dinner isn’t your normal awards banquet.
RENO — David Carter’s wish is that his Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team hit rock bottom Saturday night.
Shirley Cunningham passed away November 29, 2014 in Carson City, NV. Shirley was born June 25, 1934 in Carson City to Oliver and Edna Pratt. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Elaine Cunningham and a brother, Oliver Pratt Jr. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Coleen Dhu, son, Larry Cunningham, brother, Gordon Pratt and one granddaughter, Kristen Dhu, lastly her loving pet, “Dandy Dog”. There will be a Funeral Mass at St Teresa of Avila Catholic Church on Saturday December 6th, 2014 at 1:00pm. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is in charge of final arrangements.
WINNEMUCCA — Brandon Basa (106), Brady O’Keefe (145), Connor Sievers (195) and Brady Rivera (215) walked away with titles at the Cody Louck Invitational Wrestling Tournament Saturday at the Winnemucca Events Center.
In seven years of covering Western Nevada College baseball, I’ve never liked the format of doubleheaders on back-to-back days.
After routing Wooster Saturday at the Capitol City Duals, Carson didn’t expect much resistance from the Colts in their Sierra League match-up Wednesday night.
WINNEMUCCA — Carson High placed seven wrestlers in the semifinals and are in second place as a team after the first day of the Cody Louck Memorial at the Winnemucca Events Center.
RENO — David Carter is worried about his Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team’s mental state.
We dodged a bullet as far as snow on valley roads with the latest storm, but winter is upon us.
Peggy Jo passed away peacefully in her home in Reno, Nevada on Wednesday December 10, 2014 surrounded by her family. Margaret Josephine was born January 23, 1934 in Ely, Nevada to Harold and Mary Jackson.
Sylvia Frances McGuire, 90, passed away October 27th, 2014. Raised in the Southside District of Pittsburgh, PA, she attended catholic school with her brothers, Bill and Fred, and sister Dolores.
Sydney was born in Tacoma, WA to Floyd and Evelyn Shepard. She graduated from the Catlin School in Portland, OR and the Univ. of Washington in 1959, earning a BA in English Literature.
Marilyn Edith Elges, 76, passed away on December 1, 2014 at Renown Medical Center. Marilyn was born in Reno on August 7, 1938 to Jonas and Edith Laufman.
Guy Woods 56, passed away on November 29, 2014 at his home in Dayton, NV. He is survived by his wife, Angelica and daughters, Sarah and Karla.
Billy Ray Bryant passed away Nov. 21, 2014 in Fallon. He was born October 9, 1932 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to Joseph and Agnes Yancey Bryant. Billy was an army veteran of the Korean conflict, a boot maker and a member of the
Doris Irene Bryant, age 87, passed away Nov. 26, 2014. She was born in Wyberg, Kentucky to Lawrence and Minnie Souleyrette. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Kenneth.
Irene Minnie (Lotter) Hoffmann came into this world April 6, 1925 to Nicholas and Amelia Lotter of Queens, New York. After 89 years of loving and being loved she took Jesus’s hand on November 22, 2014.
Joe passed away peacefully on November 29, 2014 in Oregon. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Ruth. He is survived by his daughter Kathy McClelland (Stan, deceased), son Mike Kirkland, daughter Jackie Dougherty (Mike) and son Jim Kirkland. J
Andres Avelino Patino Cardenas, age 96, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 in Reno, Nevada. He was born November 10, 1918 in Arequipa, Peru to Gregorio Ramirez and Felipa Flores
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ...The Nevada Wolf Pack should beat the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns by three touchdowns in the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 20.
Ellen passed away surrounded by friends and family Wednesday November 26 after an eight month battle with a rare Cancer. Elle loved the ocean and was a real life “Baywatch” girl working as a life guard in Santa Monica and Malibu while attending college in Southern California.
Sandy passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in the comfort of his home in Washoe Valley. He is survived by his loving family, wife Olivia, and their two sons, Travis and Brandon.
Orville Wayne Sundberg, age 70, passed away on December 3, 2014 at his residence in Silver Springs, NV. He was born March 16, 1944 in Salina, Kansas to Harold Leonard and Thelma Marie Watkins Sundberg. Orville had a degree in Timber Management and worked many years for the U.S. Forest Service.
Marjorie Sieber passed away on November 29, 2014. She was 84. She was born on November 5, 1930 in Orient, South Dakota to John and Mary Anglin. Marjorie received an A.S. degree.
Connie Golsky was born on February 26, 1918 in Oakland, CA. She passed away peacefully at Carson Tahoe Medical Center on December 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Golsky and daughter Barbara Moore. She is survived by her son Don Tucevich (Sharon) and granddaughters Cindy Davis, Laurie Roberts, Denise Moulton, Debbie Gallagher and Rochelle Russum. FitzHenry’s Funeral Home is trusted with arrangements
Lorena Faye Goodman, age 93, passed away on December 5, 2014 at Highland Manor in Fallon. She was born Sept. 3, 1921 in Kempner, TX to Jesse George Hall and Ada Etta (Jackson) Hall and had been a Fallon resident for 40 years, coming from Hawthorne, NV.
It went about as good as it could have for the first tournament of the season.
Carson High football players — Asa Carter, Nolan Shine and Colby Brown — plus coach Blair Roman, reaped the benefits of an undefeated Sierra League season by walking off with top honors.
SPARKS — Take away an ugly second quarter, and the Carson High girls basketball team may have pulled off an upset of monumental proportions Tuesday night.
MINDEN — Michael Johnson’s steal and layup with 2:08 remaining put Douglas on top to stay on its way to a 53-51 victory Tuesday night.
Nevada Interscholastic Activities Executive Director Eddie Bonine has announced he’s stepping down in order to accept the same position as chief of interscholastic sports in Louisiana.
Wayne Orville Ellison went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2014. He was born in Schurz, NV., on November 11, 1943, to Ollie and Marie (Bobb) Ellison.
He’s among unbeatens for Senators, who finish third in Capital Duals
For the fifth time in seven years, Carson High football coach Blair Roman labeled the season a success.
FOOTBALL ALL REGION OffeNSE
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack feels it gave the California Golden Bears an early Christmas present on Sunday at Lawlor Events Center.
Dolores “Amanda” Gamez passed away on Friday November 21, 2014, she was 63 years old. Amanda, as she preferred to be called, was born in Auburn, CA to Amador and Lydia V. Osorio. She was known to everyone as either Sister Manda, Aunt Manda, Gu’u or Manda Bear, Big Sasa, or Yaht.
The family of Virgil Getto would like to extend a debt of gratitude to the community of Fallon for the outpouring of sympathy and support in response to his recent death
ELKO — Carson High will not play again until Dec. 18, and one of the things coach Carlos Mendeguia will spend time on will be the Senators’ zone offense.
The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team is setting back the art of scoring the ball nearly five decades.
Dressed in blue jeans and cowboy boots, you could tell that living in Texas rubbed off on former Carson High volleyball player Danae Eckart.
ELKO — Carson High opened its 2014-15 season in impressive fashion with a 78-40 win over Spring Creek at the Red Lion Invitational Thursday night.
ELKO — Elko High outscored Carson 20-14 in the fourth quarter to grab a 56-48 win Friday night at the Red Lion Invitational at Elko High School.
LAS VEGAS – The University of Nevada athletics department has received approval from the state’s Board of Regents to proceed on an $11.5 million plan to renovate Mackay Stadium.
If you were in Las Vegas last week, you had a better than even chance of observing some of the activities leading up to Friday night’s black-tie NASCAR awards ceremonies that took place at Wynn Las Vegas.
Todd David Alexander passed away at the age of 55 on November 22, 2014, Fernley, Nevada. Todd was born on July 9, 1959, to Harold and Maxine Alexander in Portland, Oregon.
Dorthy (Dotty) J. McDaniel was born in Belt, Montana, December 1934. She passed away Nov. 11, 2014. Dotty was a true renaissance woman as a wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, artist, singer, and musician.
Donna Lynn Stark of Dayton, Nevada passed away on November 27, 2014 from a long term illness. She is proceeded in death by her Parents: Woodrow and Faye Donohew , Brother: Ralph Kent Donohew . Survived by Son: Robert Joseph Rozzi. Brothers, Gary Donohew (Suzie), Larry Donohew, Sisters, Pam Donohew, Connie Gienapp, Carol Nemechek. Many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephew, so many great friends. Celebration of Life is Sunday, Dec 14, 2014 at Dayton Community Center at 11.00 to 3.00.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . .The good folks down south at UNLV need to call the brave souls at Alabama-Birmingham for some friendly advice. Alabama-Birmingham, you see, had the guts this week to do what UNLV should have done years ago
When Carson High’s boys basketball team kicks off its 2014-15 season tonight in Winnemucca against Spring Creek, coach Carlos Mendeguia will have one of the deepest teams in recent memory.
RENO — For 16 minutes, Carson High’s girls basketball team was in the ballgame against two-time defending state champion Reno.
Damonte defeats Senator team that wasn’t at full strength RENO — The streak is over, and so probably is Carson High’s reign as Sierra League wrestling champions.
When Carson High takes to the mat for its season-opening dual against host Damonte Ranch tonight at 6, it will have a big chip on its proverbial shoulder.
LOVELOCK — Dayton fell to 1-1 on the season after losing 59-47 to Lovelock Tuesday night in a nonleague boys basketball game.
When third-year coach Nate Tolbert showed up for tryouts, he was greeted by just five returning players from last year’s 12-14 squad.
RENO — The Carson Senators have lost to Reed five times since 2008.
RENO — All week long, Carson High players talked about bringing the school its first regional football championship since 1960.
RENO — Carson coach Blair Roman always has a few different plays up his sleeve, and he used those plays several times in Saturday’s heartbreaking 28-25 loss to Reed in the Northern Division I regional championship game.
