Stories for July 2015

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Friday, July 31

Carson City’s Vega to coach at Oklahoma

Brandi Vega has been involved in soccer for as long as she can remember, but always as a player.

Silver Dollar Classic is here

If you’re a fan of hot rods and classic and exotic cars, it’s definitely your time of year in northern Nevada. As you read this, the Silver Dollar Car Classic is celebrating its 21st year in Carson City.

Thursday, July 30

Wednesday, July 29

CHS grad King heading to play for Pacific (Ore.)

Offense is what sets Rafe King apart from his basketball peers.

Tuesday, July 28

Community spotlight: Carson High School will host V-ball clinic

Carson High will play host to a volleyball clinic for girls from fifth grade and above Aug. 12-13 with doubles play on Aug. 14.

Schneiderjans gets inviteto Barracuda Championship

RENO – The Barracuda Championship is excited to announce rising PGA TOUR professional Ollie Schneiderjans will receive a sponsor’s exemption for the 17th annual event August 3-9 at Montreux Golf & Country Club.

Merton E. Domonoske

Merton E. Domonoske passed away at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno on July 16, 2015. He was born in Berkeley, CA on January 11, 1923 to Arthur B. and Gladys E. Domonoske and had lived in Fallon most of his adult life. Mr. Domonoske comes from an early California pioneer ranch family who settled in Dayton in the early 1850’s. He grew up on the Stanford University Campus where his father was head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Monday, July 27

Joyce Beverly Webster Shelver Thornhill

Joyce Beverly Webster Shelver Thornhill, loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, niece, and cousin died peacefully on July 21, 2015 in Carson City, Nevada at the age of 84. Joyce is survived by her three daughters: Candi Ruf of Carson City, Nevada, Tami Ruf (Brian) of Reno, Nevada, and Kimberly Hubbard of Tucson, Arizona; stepson Gary Thornhill (Mary) of Incline Village, Nevada and step daughter Judy McConville (Frank) of Tampa Bay, Florida; adoring grandchildren Marshall, Brandon, Taryn, Delanie, Ethan and Alannah and step grandchildren Joseph (Kelly) and Spencer Thornhill.

Garth V. Rasmussen

Quietly observant as life passed before his eyes... He fought a mighty battle against Parkinson’s Disease for over 18 years and never, ever complained. Thanks to St. Mary’s Hospice, he passed away peacefully, where he wanted to be, in Washoe Valley with his wife at his side in the house they built together over 46 years ago. Born in Placerville, CA 80 years ago,the third of five

Saturday, July 25

Darrell Moody: Wooster does not belong in Division 1 football

Unless something happens, Wooster will be back in Division 1 football starting with 2016.

Friday, July 24

Reno racer captures main event at Fernley

Reno’s Jake Holland scored his second IMCA Modified victory of the season at Fernley 95A Speedway last Saturday night, beating Joel Myers of Santa Rosa, Calif., to the checkered flag.

Nicholas Frank Figearo

Nick was 39 when he passed away at Carson Tahoe Hospital on July 18, 2015. Nick was born and raised in Carson City, NV leaving behind many friends and relatives. He spent 17 years in Seattle, WA. Working as a bike messenger for the legal community in that city.

John Peter Lee

John Peter Lee, a legal pioneer, iconic trial lawyer, devoted husband, father, grandfather, art lover, and free thinker, passed away on July 9, 2015. John was a family man to his core who fought against seemingly insurmountable odds. Born on August 6, 1926, in San Francisco, John met Patricia, his wife of 66 years, while attending college in Reno.

William L. Welch

William L. Welch, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Brother, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the VA Medical Center in Reno, NV after a brief illness. Bill was born on August 7,1926 in San Luis, Colorado and raised in Taos, New Mexico.

Harry Kuhn

Harry Kuhn, 80, a 46 year resident of Carson City, NV and retired business owner of Capital Tree Company, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday July 18, 2015

Carson football agrees to move home opener to University of Nevada

Carson and Reed high schools have agreed to move their season-opening nonleague football game to the University of Nevada’s Mackay Stadium.

Candy Trenoweth

Candy Trenoweth passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno on July 12, 2015 at 12:01pm. Born on September 7, 1944 in Franklin, Indiana to Jim and Peg Julius, Candy spent her childhood in Boise, ID. She attended Boise High School, and Boise Junior College where she earned a degree in home economics. In 1962 she met her husband Roy Trenoweth in Missoula, MT while attending the University of Montana.

Ronald J. Biegler

Ron Biegler of Washoe Valley passed away on July 4th, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Ron was born on February 1st, 1941 to Joseph B. and Agatha Biegler in Wallace, Idaho. He attended Saint Pascal’s Catholic grade school in Spokane, Washington and graduated from North Central High School in 1959. Ron worked over forty years in the elevator industry in both San Francisco and Reno.

Celebration of Life Notice for LTC (Ret) Stewart MacRitchie

The friends and family of Stewart MacRitchie, who passed away on May 8, 2015 will be holding a “Celebration of Life” for him on Saturday, 11 July 2015 at 1:00pm at the Veterans Hall, located at the NE corner of 2nd and Curry Streets in Carson City, Nevada.

Joyce Lena Lavin

Joyce Lena Lavin, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on July 9, 2015 with family by her side. Joyce was born in Nevada on December 28,1936 to Napoleon and Evelyn Sommer. Joyce is survived by her children, Skip and Christy Kirby; Kevin Kirby; Napie Boles and Keni Kirby; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild on it’s way. A Celebration of Joyce’s life will be on Saturday the 11th of July at 11 A at The Gardens Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at another time. Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home 2949 Austin Highway Fallon, Nevada.

Roy Sheldon Kidder

Roy was born in Tonopah Nevada on July 31, 1937 and died in Carson City, Nevada on July 5, 2015.He lived his first three months in Manhattan Nevada where his father worked on the dredge. They moved to Honey Lake for five months before moving to Hawthorne, Nevada. While growing up in Hawthorne, Roy excelled in sports. He played baseball, basketball, and ran track.

Teresa (Terry) Keller Weldon

After a valiant battle with cancer, Terry passed away peacefully at her home on July 3, 2015. Terry will not be remembered for this battle; she will be remembered by her bright smile, kind nature, and love of life. Born on July 24, 1949 in Fallon, NV she lived between the communities of Empire, Gerlach and Fallon in her childhood and adulthood. Having moved to Empire, NV in 1971 after graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno, she begin a 36 year teaching career at E.M.

Frankie DeGraff Ravenscroft

Frankie DeGraff Ravenscroft passed away peacefully on June 27, 2015. She was born February 28th 1941 in Cortez, Colorado to Frank and Mollie DeGraff. Frank passed away in December of 1940 before the twins were born. Frankie and her twin sister Frances were the youngest of 8 children and were born at home. There were three sets of twins in the DeGraff family.

Brent Allen Hill

Brent Allen Hill, 53, of Carson City, Nevada passed away June 29, 2015 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center after a brave battle with cancer. Brent was born at Carson Tahoe Hospital, January 21, 1962 to Brian E. Hill and Lynell (Hill) Monroe. Along with his Loving parents he leaves behind his sister Brynette (Willie) Wemheuer, brother Brian W. Hill, step-mother Peggy Epidendio-Hill and numerous nieces and nephews. Brent was a sport massage therapist in Carson City, Nevada for 27 years. His gentle spirit and healing hands were his greatest gift. He was the gentleman of all

Norma McGowan

Norma McGowan, who lived in Nevada and California, passed away on June 20, 2015, in her home after an extended illness, at the age of 66. She was born on September 28, 1948.

Gerald Eugene McCall

Gerald McCall was born in Oakland, Calif. He passed away peacefully at Carson Tahoe Medical Center in Carson City, Nevada after prolonged illnesses. His father, Joseph, and mother, Carrie, preceded

Bobby Mack Cooper

Bobby Mack Cooper, 78, died June 30, 2015 in Pampa, Texas. Memorial graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 3, 2015, at Memory Gardens Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Yates, Interim Hospice chaplain, officiating. Military honors are courtesy of the U. S. Navy. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.

Artie Dennis Brigham

Artie Dennis Brigham born on August 25, 1949, to Laverne and Robert Brigham, passed away peacefully at the Renown Medical Center on June 25, 2015. Artie was an Army Veteran, receiving

Elizabeth Belle Woodliff

On June 28 Elizabeth Belle Woodliff passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 100 years. Elizabeth was born to Lloyd Ruben Underhill and Adabelle Childers Underhill on August 1, 1914 in Chico California. Elizabeth first came to Nevada with her mother Adabelle when she was seven years old.

Thursday, July 23

Former WNC star Conor Harber signs with Brewers

Given two prior opportunities to sign with a Major League Baseball team, former Western Nevada College two-way player Conor Harber couldn’t pass up a third.

Wednesday, July 22

Tuesday, July 21

Monday, July 20

Nevada baseball hires Steve Bennett as pitching coach

RENO — The University of Nevada baseball team has hired Steve Bennett as a pitching coach and recruiting coordinator, head coach T.J. Bruce announced on Monday.

Sunday, July 19

Mark Mulder claims first American Century Championship in Tahoe

STATELINE — Mark Mulder’s short game was deadly on Sunday, and he parlayed that into seven birdies to win the 2015 American Century Championship by one point.

Saturday, July 18

Darrell Moody: Woods needs Harmon

Tiger Woods needs to swallow his pride —— NOW.

Scobee kick starts game

STATELINE — Josh Scobee started and ended his round with bogeys. He was golden the rest of the time.

Making an impact: Allen’s foundation provides adaptive housing for injured military veterans

Jared Allen makes a living in the National Football League taking down opposing quarterbacks. Off the field, the Chicago Bears defensive end has found a calling lifting up disabled veterans by providing adaptive housing.

ACC Notebook: Sweet 17 at Tahoe

STATELINE — If you’ve ever been to the American Century Championship, the par-3 17th hole is the place to be.

Chastain happy to see U.S. on top of world

Brandi Chastain wasn’t sure how she would react if the U.S. women’s national team won the 2015 World Cup. When the final whistle sounded and the Americans had beaten Japan for their third world title, it was an emotional moment for the iconic female soccer star.

Mulder, Wagner tied for ACC lead

STATELINE — Mark Mulder always seems to be on the cusp of contending for an American Century Championship title as evidenced by his three top-10 finishes in the last three years.

American Century extends ACC sponsorship through 2022

NBC Sports, American Century Investments and the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority have formed a dynamic partnership to turn the American Century Championship into the biggest celebrity golf tournament in the nation.

T.J. and J.T. highlight the ACC

STATELINE — Trades are commonplace in any sport, and when a star is traded away, emotions can run high.

Friday, July 17

Fallon’s Gonzales wins Pro Stock at Fernley

Fernley 95A was back in action last Saturday and races again this evening, starting promptly at 6 p.m. Last Saturday saw another $1000 to win Pro Stock race, and Fallon’s Malen Gonzales dominated the field in the No. 84 car.

Live updates from American Century Celebrity Golf Championship Tournament at Edgewood

12:21: Jack Wagner parred No. 13 to move into solo first place with 19 points

Wanting ‘Moore’ out of life

STATELINE — Chuck Moore is no stranger to volunteering.

Stars keep coming back to ACC

Twenty-six years ago, the American Century Championship came to Tahoe Edgewood Golf Course.

Warriors Pfeifer, Gorman ready for ACC

STATELINE — A year ago, Chad Pfeifer earned an invite to the American Century Championship after winning the 2013 George Bush Presidential Centers Warrior Open.

Thursday, July 16

Gunslinger Tolliver is ACC favorite

STATELINE — Rick Rhoden, Mark Rypien and Billy Joe Tolliver are three of the most recognizable names in the 26-year history of the American Century Championship.

Wolf Pack football just slave to ESPN

Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . We are now less than 50 days away from the Nevada Wolf Pack football team’s season opener Sept. 3 against UC Davis and we still don’t know when nine of the 12 games this season will start.

Marjorie Ann Mullin Saarem

Marjorie Ann Mullin Saarem of Carson City, Nevada, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, on Friday, July 10, 2015, at the age of 80. Marge was born to Norman (Buck) Mullin and Helen Rose Lee on December 18, 1934, in Spalding, Nebraska. Marge and her 11 brothers and sisters were all raised in Albion, Nebraska. Marge graduated from Albion High School where she lettered for three years, was head cheerleader, and was crowned as Harvest of Harmony Queen.

Wednesday, July 15

ACC Notebook: Altered ninth hole receiving rave reviews

STATELINE — There’s something different about the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course this year.

ACC’s Tim Brown, Jerome Bettis set to join NFL Hall of Fame

The American Century Championship’s 2015 field features six NFL Hall of Famers — and two more on the verge of enshrinement in Canton. Tim Brown and Jerome Bettis will join pro football’s elite next month after long waits — but not before trying to make a name for themselves on the links.

November Nine: $7.7 millionto World Series of Poker champion

LAS VEGAS — For nine poker players, the dream is just beginning after outlasting 6,411 others in days of near marathon-length games to advance to the final table of the World Series of Poker’s no-limit Texas Hold ‘em main event in November.

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick confident heading into season

Skepticism about the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been a theme during this football offseason after the team came off an 8-8 finish last year. And new 49ers coach Jim Tomsula certainly has his skeptics.

Tuesday, July 14

Nevada experience key to Maui program’s success — on and off the court

VIRGINIA CITY — Yes, the Lahainaluna High School boys basketball program has gained success on the court. But more important, the student-athletes have learned lessons for success in life as well.

Monday, July 13

John C. Blow

John Blow passed away in the Trauma ICU of Renown Medical Center from complications following surgery to remove his ruptured spleen. His loving family surrounded and supported him in this final passage. John was born and raised in southern Illinois.

Norma R. Gohlke

Norma R. Gohlke, 89, of Springfield Twp., passed away July 3, 2015 on the anniversary of her husband’s birthday. Born in Akron to the late Joseph M. and Julia E. (Weaver) Wein, Mom was devoted to her

Saturday, July 11

American Century Championship returns to Lake Tahoe

TAHOE-TRUCKEE, Calif. — Lake Tahoe’s biggest week for the public to gush over and rub shoulders with the world’s most recognizable celebrities and athletes is almost upon us.

Washington fire doesn’t stop Death Ride event

Extreme weather — heat, rain, sleet, maybe even a snow flake or two — have challenged cyclists over the years during the Death Ride, Tour of the California Alps.

Friday, July 10

Roger Diez column: NASCAR needs to focus on safety

Well, it happened again; catch fence destroyed, fans injured, driver lucky to escape alive.

Frustrating loss for Carson City Juniors

It wasn’t supposed to end this way for the Carson City Juniors All-Star team at the District I Little League Baseball Tournament.

Thursday, July 9

Friday Fodder: NHL saying Viva Las Vegas?

Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... Could Las Vegas support an NHL franchise? Of course it could. All it needs to do is cover the arena with a ton of neon, let two dozen showgirls and a dozen fat guys dressed like Elvis walk around the concourse and offer a free buffet between periods and the place would sell out.

Wednesday, July 8

Tuesday, July 7

Carson City can’t quite beat out Reno American in Juniors opener

The last play of the game typified how the last three innings went for the Carson City Juniors Little League All-Star team in its opener of the District I Tournament

Community sports roundup: Carson City’s Lehmann youngest finisher in Ridge Run

Bryce Lehmann, 10, of Carson City became the youngest finisher at the 41st annual Ponderosa Ridge Run as the rain poured down at Lake Tahoe Saturday morning.

Monday, July 6

John Smoltz, Greg Maddux and Dr. James Andrews urge Tommy John education of Little League parents

When John Smoltz is inducted in the baseball Hall of Fame later this month, he will be making a little history.

Saturday, July 4

Meet the Carson City Junior All Stars

The Carson City Junior All-Star team starts its tournament on Monday. The team consists of: manager Steve Weldy and players: Blake Menzel, Chase Campagni, Delsin Roberts, Gryphon Matthies, Hayden Hudson, Ian Pettersen, Matt Gunkel, Max Fontaine, Ryan Wright, Tim Jones, Vernon Painter, Zach Glanzmann and Zak Houghton.

Darrell Moody: Thoughts on Little League

The annual District 1 Little League all-star tournament wrapped up on Saturday, and there was some exciting baseball and not-so exciting baseball played over the 10-day run.

Friday, July 3

Blue Jays drop twoat Reno tournament

RENO — Carson lost 5-2 to NorCal and 7-6 to the Boise Seminoles at the second day of the Reno Knights July 4th Invitational at Wooster High School.

Roger Diez: Minden resident Gimble has nice showing at Watkins Glen

Minden resident and professional racer Kyle Gimple was looking for a season-changing result last Sunday at Watkins Glen.

New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers sign former Western Nevada College players

Two Major League Baseball franchises, including the league’s most decorated team, have recently armed themselves with past Western Nevada College pitchers.

Carson City 12 all star team takes third at District 1 tournament

Brian Guthrie picked the right time to have his most prolific offensive game of the District 1 all-star tournament.

Thursday, July 2

Carson gets help from expected and unexpected in consolation win

Carson City got some help from the expected and unexpected Wednesday night at Governors Field.

Carson City Little League’s Eddie Tierney flirts with no-no, leads 12s to win

Eddie Tierney is hands down the best player in Carson City Little League, and he emphatically proved that yet again on Thursday night.

Friday Fodder: T.J. Bruce was a good hire for Nevada baseball

Sports fodder for a Friday morning... Wolf Pack baseball fans can rest easy. Athletic director Doug Knuth put the program in capable hands last week when he hired former UCLA assistant T.J. Bruce to succeed Jay Johnson as head coach.

Carson Blue Jays Blue Jays blanked 10-0 in tournament opener

RENO — The Carson Blue Jays opened the Reno July 4th Invitational with a 10-0 loss to Damonte Ranch Thursday at Damonte Ranch High School.

Ray Owen Gant

Ray Owen Gant, 81, died in his home in Reno, NV on June 29, 2015.Ray was born on June 27, 1934 in San Gabriel, CA. He married Laura Meyer in 1954, and the couple had two children.

Joyce Marty Hammerlun

Joyce Marty Hammerlun passed away on June 6, 2015 surrounded by family. She was born to Eugene and Thelma Marty in Tonopah, Nevada on July 5, 1940. She married John Holmstrom Jr. in 1957. She lived in Lovelock and then Reno where they raised their family.

Otto Sandmeier

Otto Sandmeier, at the age 74, died with his family and close friends by his side, Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City, NV.

Irene Mary Lieberman

Irene Mary Lieberman, née Zukowski, died on Thursday, June 11, after a brief illness. A longtime resident of San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Palm Desert, Irene was known and loved at the San Francisco Opera, where she never missed an opening; at the San Francisco Tennis Club, where her laughter lit up the courts; and in Glenbrook, Nevada, where her frequent parties were famous on both sides of Stateline

Wednesday, July 1

Mary Elizabeth (Plants) Yost

Mary Elizabeth (Plants) Yost, 90, of Columbia Falls, MT and formerly of New Tripoli, PA and Fallon, NV passed away on November 15, 2014. She was the wife of the late Dr. Emerick Yost, Jr. Mary was born in Sandy Lake, close to Pennsylvania’s western border, on March 3, 1924.

David Louis “Joe” Mello

David Louis “Joe” Mello was born October 2, 1949 in Lovelock, Nevada to Betty and Manual Mello. He left this earthly life on April 18, 2015 in Nampa, Idaho.

LouDawn Neeley Newnham

LouDawn Neeley Newnham, passed away peacefully in her home on June 11, 2015 in Fallon surrounded by her family. She was born in Preston, Idaho on May 2, 1940 to Jonathan Howard and Therma Taylor

James Craig Fitzgerald

James Craig Fitzgerald, born November 29th, 1948 in Casper, Wyoming passed away June 12th 2015 at 14:14 due to a heart attack. James is husband to Colleen Marie Fitzgerald, father to Shaun Spencer Fitzgerald, and Erin Traci Anderson (Chris), and grandfather to Hailee Alyssa Bauman.

Theodora Fisher

Theodora Fisher passed away peacefully on 6/12/2015 in Gardnerville surrounded by family. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma 8/13/1914 the second of 4 children born to Minnie and Peter Flessas.

James Curtis Brumfield

James Curtis Brumfield, a Carson City resident passed away on June 3, 2015. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, June 28th at 2:30pm at Calvary Chapel Carson City.

MM1C Robert E. Dutter USN

Memorial for MM1C Robert E. Dutter USN, A Pearl Harbor Survivor, will be held at the Veteran’s Cemetery in Fernley, NV on June 27th, 2015 at 1:00pm. Bob served our country from 1940 to 1946 in the Asiatic Theater. He was on the USS Dobbin when Pearl harbor was bombed and also at Tokyo Bay on USS Putnum during the signing of the Peace Treaty in September of 1945. You are welcome to the ceremony.

Edward B. Hendricks

Edward B. Hendricks, 91, passed away in Carson City, Nevada on May 7, 2015. He is survived by his four children, Edward (Ellen), Steve (Kim), Greg, and longtime companion, Jeannie

Mark Steven Miller

Mark Steven Miller, age 83, of Fallon, Nevada, passed away on June 23, 2015, at home with loved ones beside him. Mark was born May 30, 1932, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Leonard K. Miller and Eva Gibby. He moved to Fallon in 1947 and graduated from Churchill County High School in 1951.

Carson all star teams post big wins

Two Carson City all-star teams used different methods to stay alive in the consolation round of the District 1 tournament Monday night at Governors Field.

Carson City Little League squads eliminated from tournament

And then there was one. Two Carson City all-star teams lost and got bounced out of the consolation bracket at the District 1 Tournament Tuesday night at Governors Field.

Campbell wins Northern Nevada amateur event

Dayton’s Janice Campbell knocked off two-time champion Lisa Stanley by four shots to win the 2015 Northern Nevada Women’s Amateur Championship last week at Thunder Canyon.

Albuquerque topples Aces

ALBUQUERQUE – A brief four-game trip to Albuquerque got off on the wrong foot for the Reno Aces in a 16-5 blowout loss to the Isotopes Tuesday night at Isotopes Park.