Stories for May 2015

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Sunday, May 31

Saturday, May 30

Darrell Moody: Pack’s snub wasn’t that surprising

I admit I was extremely disappointed, but not surprised when the NCAA denied University of Nevada’s baseball team a spot in its postseason tournament.

Blue Jay offense pounds out 15 hits in 14-7 victory

What a difference a day makes. The Carson Blue Jays’ offense got untracked to the tune of 15 hits and scored in seven of their eight at-bats en route to an easy 14-7 nine-inning win over McQueen Saturday night at Ron McNutt Field.

Friday, May 29

Memorial Day weekend was big in racing circuits

The Memorial Day weekend is behind us, but what a weekend it was. Juan Pablo Montoya winning his second Indy 500, Carl Edwards scoring his first NASCAR Sprint Cup win for Joe Gibbs Racing, and Nico Rosberg winning the Monaco Grand Prix and closing to within 10 points of teammate Lewis Hamilton were the big stories of the week.

Fred Wasilchuk

Fred Wasilchuk passed away on May 21, 2015 in Gardnerville, NV, he was 87. Fred was born on March 16, 1928 in Hastings-On-Hudson, NY to Rose and George Wasilchuk. He attended Hastings High School and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married Margaret Vano on August 1, 1953.

Martha Peasley

Martha Peasley age 75 died peacefully in Carson City after a long illness. She was surrounded by loving family. Martha was born on April 25, 1940 to the late Maxson & Sylva Ewen. Martha was a loving mother. She worked in the Healthcare Industry for many years

Jackie L. Cooper

Jackie L. Cooper 76 of Fallon Nevada passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the Carson Tahoe Hospital on March 8th 2015. Jackie was born in 1938 in Twin Falls Idaho. The family soon moved to Hawthorne Nevada where Jackie spent his childhood. Jackie loved to explore and have a great time with his lifelong friends, Wayne and Marley Kichenmaster and Ted Hughes.

Robert Allen Berg

Robert Allen Berg, 66, of Carson City NV, passed away May 1st, 2015. Preceeded in death by his beloved wife, Cyndee. Bobby grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Washburn High School class of 1966.

Gene Baum

Joseph Gene Baum was born August 1, 1931 in Midvale, Utah to Thelma Welch and Clyde Baum. Gene passed away May 15th surrounded by loved ones at the home of his daughter in Carson City, Nevada.

Halina Janina Natallia Adamska

Halina Janina Natallia Adamska was born in Krakow, Poland on May 7, 1927. Halina was 88 years old when she peacefully passed away on May 15, 2015, while residing at Carson Valley Senior Living in Gardnerville. After high school, she attended Jagiellonian University in Krakow, which was the second oldest university in Europe, being founded in 1346.

Bernice King

Bernice “Martin” King, 98 of Redding, CA, passed away April 8, 2015 at Cooper Ridge Care Center. She was born in Hayward, CA, the youngest of six children.

Ralph Tyrrell Cline

Ralph Tyrrell Cline, born Aug. 8, 1928 to the late Frank Decatur Cline II and Elizabeth Christine Derickson in Perth Amboy, NJ, was the youngest of 5 children and left his earthly life peacefully on May 1, 2015 in Carson City, NV. Ralph had a keen interest and fascination for chemistry in his early youth and spent many hours in his basement laboratory performing various experiments.

Tommie Dee Lindsey

Tommie Dee Lindsey, 73, of Stagecoach, Nevada passed away at home on May 16th of 2015 surrounded by family. Tommie was born near Batesville, Arkansas on Feb. 4th, 1941 to Glendabelle and T.D. Lindsey. The family moved to California in 1946. He graduated from Nordhoff High School in Ojai Valley in 1960. While attending Ventura College he was in the Navy SEABEE ROTC program

In Loving Memory of Gwenyth E.P. Cobb

Our beloved mother, Gwen passed away peacefully on May 2, 2015. In keeping with her wishes our family will not be holding a Funeral or Memorial service for he

Ingrid Anna (Lindstrom) Johnson

Ingrid passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 101 with family nearby on May 16, 2015. Ingrid was born in Sweden in l913 and came to the United States in l920

Harold Wayne Sneed

Harold Wayne Sneed, 64, of Bardstown, died Saturday May 16, 2015 at VA Hospital in Louisville. He was born August 17, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, former owner of Iron Crafters Doors in Louisville, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, and member of Marine Corps League, and John Hunt Morgan Camp - Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Mary Jane Millazzo

In Loving memory of Mary Jane Millazzo, born March 4, 1925 in Holland, Michigan; passed May 12, 2015. She was a loving wife of 67 years to Sam Millazzo, wonderful mother to three daughters.

Louise Christine “Chris” Denio Fredrickson

On May 11th, 2015 in Reno, Chris Fredrickson, a Gardnerville resident, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 67. Her family was by her side the pervious day, and she passed peacefully in her sleep. Born in Sacramento, California to Jim and Marilee Denio, Chris grew up on the family ranch in Roseville, California where her parents founded and operated Denio’s Roseville Farmer’s Market and Auction.

Mary Elizabeth Ayers Risi

Mary Elizabeth Ayers Risi, long time resident of Churchill County, died at home, surrounded by her loving family on May 16, 2015. Mary was affectionately known as Moomu to her family and close friends.

Carole Jean Larson

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Mrs. Carole Jean Larson of Carson City, NV, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the age of 81. Carole was born to parents Claus and Margaret (Rieck) Boetel on April 14th, 1934 in Iroquois, SD.

Thursday, May 28

Pack wasn’t only worthy team snubbed by NCAA

Sports fodder for a Friday morning... There’s something awfully wrong with a system that leaves a team out of its 64-team regional field which won 41-of-56 games and won its conference’s regular season championship. But that’s what happened to the Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team on Monday.

Johnny Ernest Wungnema

Johnny Ernest Wungnema, 58, entered into eternal rest on May 12, 2015 in Carson City, NV. Johnny was born May 24, 1957 in Carson City. He was the father of daughters, Tashina Wungnema, Estelle Wungnema and Angela Keller. Johnny is also survived by his five siblings, Nina McQueen, Mary Wungnema, Inez Wungnema, Ramona Sydall, Raymond Wungnema and Evelyn Larkin. A graveside service will be Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 12:00 noon at the Stewart Indian Cemetery in Carson City, NV.

Walter Lee Hawkins, Jr.

On April 11, 2015, Walter Lee Hawkins, Jr. passed into the hands of God. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sharon Hawkins; three beautiful daughters, Pracilla, Meghan, and Nicole Hawkins; siblings, Debbie Campiotti, Nanci Fox, Brian Hawkins, Patti Gaskill, Sheryl Jardine, Debbie Couch, and Vicki Rockstead; aunt, Mary Studley, stepmother, Lorraine Hawkins; and many nieces, nephews, and close friends that were all very important to him.

Robert “Bob” Wayne Hollingsworth

Robert Bob Wayne Hollingsworth passed away Aug. 9, 2014 at the Hilo Medical Center in Hilo, HI. He was born April 22, 1940 in Campo. CO to Ira D Hollingsworth and Georgia Belle Clifford Hollingsworth. He graduated from Woodland Park High School class of 1948 in Woodland Park, CO.

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Simar

Our dear mother Elizabeth M. “Betty” Simar, long time Fallon resident, passed away Saturday night May 9, 2015 at the age of 91. She was born January 24, 1924 in Philadelphia, PA. She married the love of her life Alvin G. Simar November 10, 1945 and lived a fulfilling life. She was involved with the St. Patricks’ Lady’s Guild, VFW and homemaker’s club. Betty was a volunteer at the school for many years

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Koeckes

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Koeckes, 80, passed away May 9, 2015 at her son’s home in Fallon after a short battle with cancer. She was born on June 28, 1934 in Culver City, CA to John and Elizabeth Leonard Charles and lived for many years in Simi Valley, CA.

Patricia T. Montgomery

On May 4, 2015 Mrs. Patricia T. Montgomery went to meet her maker. She was a very kind and loving person and loved her cats and dog and liked to play the poker machines.

Kelli Anne Nilsson

Kelli Anne Nilsson drifted peacefully into the hands of God on May 1, 2015 where love knows no limits and all is well. Born in Bridgeport, CA, Kelli moved to Washoe Valley with her family, at age 11. She attended Carson High School and became a hair dresser in Reno for almost 30 years.

Lilian C. Gandolfo

Lilian C. Gandolfo, age 96, passed away on May 2, 2015 in Carson City, Nevada. She was born July 23, 1918 in El Cajon, CA to David L and Blanche Dolbeare Akers and was an Austin resident for 80 years, coming from Ukiah, CA. Lilian had worked as a store manager in retail sales and also as a reporter for the Tonopah Times.

Sue (Strunk) Reid Blon

Sue (Strunk) Reid Blon passed away on January 16, 2015 in Great Falls, Montana after a long and loving life. Born in Oakdale, Tennessee in 1921 to Sidney and Myrtle (Webb) Strunk, Sue was the youngest of seven children and the last to survive.

Norman L. Snyder

Norman L. Snyder, age 66, of Wyomissing, PA passed away on May 12, 2015 in Reading Hospital Medical Center, West Reading. Born on October 16, 1948, in West Reading. the son of the late Norman M. Snyder and Mabel S. (Hinkle) Snyder.

Gilbert Kay Strickland

Gilbert Kay Strickland passed away peacefully on May 24, 2015 at Banner Churchill Hospital. Gil was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 24, 1937 to William and Hilda Strickland. Gil entered the US Navy after graduating from High school. He came to Fallon Air Station in 1960 with the military. He met the love of his life, Donna Trussell and they were married in 1961. He was sent to Midway Island where he

Rosemary Elizabeth Nebesky

Rosemary Nebesky, a longtime resident of Carson City, passed on Saturday in California, surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born in Wagga Wagga, Australia on August 23, 1931. She went to the Conservatory of Music in Sydney, where her passion for classical music was nurtured.

Community spotlight: Kalley, Russell shine at long course meet

A total of 44 swimmers swam for the Carson Tigersharks in this past weekend’s Intermountain Classic long course swim meet held at the Carson Aquatic Center.

Western Nevada College sends players to Div. 1 programs

Western Nevada College baseball fans can continue to cheer on key players from this year’s Wildcats team as they play at the next level, as several key members of the 2015 squad are stepping into NCAA Division I programs on the West Coast.

Wednesday, May 27

Opportunistic Carson downs Damonte

The Carson-Damonte game came down to who would take advantage of scoring opportunities, and both teams had plenty of those Wednesday night at Ron McNutt Field.

Tuesday, May 26

Smackdown Bull Riding tickets available

After selling out the event for the past two years, the Carson City Smackdown Bull Riding event is returning this year with a two-night show.

Offense takes center stage in all-star game

All-star basketball games mean usually one thing — a lot of offense — and Tuesday night’s annual Local Sports Programming event was an offensive explosion.

They’re out: Pack not in NCAAs

RENO — Despite a 41-win season, a 12-1 record in three-game series and a regular season conference championship, the Nevada baseball team was not selected for the 64-team NCAA Regional field Monday.

Monday, May 25

Sunday, May 24

Saturday, May 23

Darrell Moody: Carson should host state track every year

Some thoughts and ideas carried over from the state meet … I give Vashti Cunningham and her dad, Randall, the Most Arrogant Award.

Blue Jays roll to a victory

The Carson Blue Jays baseball team overcame an early 4-0 deficit in a big way as it came back to rout the McQueen Royals 13-5 on Friday at Carson High School.

San Diego St. eliminates Nevada

RENO — Over-aggressive baserunning and five home runs surrendered were too much for the Nevada baseball team to overcome.

Friday, May 22

Thursday, May 21

Local sports roundup: All-star hoops set for Carson

Six Carson High seniors will play for the last time at Morse Burley Gymnasium Tuesday in the annual Local Sports Programming All-Star basketball games.

Defending champ Carson wraps up spring football

Carson High wrapped up its two-week spring practice with its annual 7-on-7 scrimmage, and coach Blair Roman was upbeat.

Byler was a more deserving MVP winner

Sports fodder for a Friday morning... Trenton Brooks, who was named the Mountain West Player of the Year this week, has had a great season for the Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team. He’s hitting .365 and has contributed on the mound with a 4-1 record.

Dayton sends 7 to the next level

DAYTON — Seven Dayton High School seniors have elected to continue their athletic careers at the next level.

Carson City’s Morton has shot to run in Paralympics

There’s a number of important muscles when it comes to competing in athletics, but that hasn’t stopped Caitlyn Morton who has difficulty using many of those muscles. So Morton has demonstrated the most important muscle in sports — and in life — is the heart.

Local sports roundup: Pack, Preston receive honors

RENO — The Mountain West baseball coaches selected Nevada outfielder/pitcher Trenton Brooks as the Tony Gwynn Player of the Year and teammate Christian Stolo as the MW Baseball Pitcher of the Year as the 2015 All-Conference teams and individual award winners were announced today.

Tah-Neva Championships

Carson Middle School’s Brandon Copeland and Eagle Valley’s Hunter Rauh round the final turn of the eighth grade boys 1600-meter race Wednesday at Carson High.

Wednesday, May 20

Community spotlight: Empire Ranch offering Memorial weekend special

Empire Ranch is making this a Memorial Day to remember.

Carson City’s Whitt the closer for Nevada

RENO — When Adam Whitt was a youngster, he spent a lot of time at Peccole Park, and it was always his dream to play for the hometown Nevada Wolf Pack.

Tuesday, May 19

Monday, May 18

Seven Carson High School baseball players make all-league team

Seven Carson High baseball players were named all-league in a vote of Division 1 coaches recently.

Sunday, May 17

Kipling sets pace for top 3 finishes

Dagen Kipling was rewarded for his attention to pace on Saturday when he logged a pair of top-three finishes at the NIAA Swimming and Diving Championships.

Girls track: Turner wins state title

Favorite’s bizarre choice leads to Preston taking second in high jump LAS VEGAS — Dayton High’s Kaylee Turner ended her 2015 season in grand style.

Boys track: Hawley wins state title for Dayton

Carter medals in the triple jump for Senator boys. LAS VEGAS — Dayton High Zach Hawley made his presence felt immediately when he uncorked an opening throw of 54-feet 11 /3 4 Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, May 16

Friday, May 15

Reid, Carson boys have a busy, strong day at state track

LAS VEGAS — Corey Reid had an unbelievably busy Friday night at the NIAA State Track & Field Championships.

Abbott’s on second; CHS girls relay sets school mark

LAS VEGAS — It wasn’t her best-ever effort, but Douglas High’s Olivia Abbott didn’t care.

Mrs. Patricia L.“Patti” Page

Mrs. Patricia L Page “Patti” passed away on May 11, 2015 at the Gardnerville Rehabilitation Center in Nevada at the age of 73. Before she went to be with the Lord, on April 29, 2015, she had her 55th wedding anniversary.

Dear Mr. Snyder,

ou never let us call you “Colonel” even though one of your many military medals was pinned on you by Vice-President Hubert Humphrey. We were always amazed that someone like you would be so devoted to us. A person who had flown B-52s (Oh, how we loved to compare the size of one to a football field!), had climbed Mt. Everest to 19,000 feet…

Kaepernick to headline Governor’s Dinner in Carson City

RENO — Colin Kaepernick, the standout San Francisco 49ers quarterback and one of the all-time great student-athletes in Nevada history, returns to Northern Nevada as the centerpiece of the 47th annual Governor’s Dinner on July 10, the athletics department announced today.

Dayton High senior treating NIAA Track Meet as business as usual

Serving your country or going to college? That is usually a decision you make during your teenage years. That’s what sets Dayton High’s Benji Ply apart from others. Ply made his decision at the ripe age of 6.

Thursday, May 14

The biggest joke of all is on us, not the NFL

Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . .

Capital City band honoring Appeal’s birthday with free concert May 17

The Capital City Community Band is saluting the Nevada Appeal’s 150th birthday in its Old Favorites Band Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Carson Nugget Hall in the Aspen Building at Western Nevada College.

Corey and Maddie: CHS royalty

For the past four years, Corey Reid and Maddie Preston have been the king and queen of track and field at Carson High School.

gamble pays off

LAS VEGAS — Traditionally, the house wins.

Wednesday, May 13

Sprints have become Winder’s track haven

Sahara Winder freely admits there was a time when she didn’t like track, in particular the 400-meter race.

Carson High’s Butler shoots first round 83 at Nevada state golf championships

RENO — Montreux Country Club is a tough track even when the weather is nice. On a windy day, it turns into a beast as the best high school golfers in Nevada found out Monday afternoon on the first day of the NIAA State Championships.

Local sports roundup: Butler finishes 15th in state golf

RENO — Dalton Butler shot his second consecutive 83 to finish in 15th place at the NIAA Division I State Golf Tournament at Montreux Golf & Country Club Tuesday afternoon,

Tuesday, May 12

Carson girls track shares regional title

Minutes after the conclusion of Saturday’s NIAA regional track finals, members of the Carson High girls team crowded onto the podium and mugged for the cameras.

Bennett Player of the Year

Sophomore outfielder Jake Bennett became the first Western Nevada College baseball player to win the Scenic West Athletic Conference Player of the Year honor outright when coaches selected their postseason honorees this week.

Monday, May 11

Local sports roundup: Dayton has strong day on the track

FERNLEY — Dayton High will send approximately 16 athletes to Las Vegas for next week’s state meet at Del Sol High School.

Sunday, May 10

Dayton gets ‘Eck’ of a coach

The Dayton Dust Devils didn’t have far to go to find their new varsity football head coach.

Carson City’s Whitt sets record

He earns 14th save in Wolf Pack’s victory

Reid and Schulz enjoy big days

Corey Reid and Ian Schulz had the Midas touch Saturday at the NIAA Northern Division I track and field finals.

Saturday, May 9

Darrell Moody: Carson baseball has a bright future

Carson High’s baseball season officially ended Thursday a little before 3 p.m. at Peccole Park.

Local sports roundup: Carson City’s WNC baseball, softball eliminated

Just when it looked as if Western Nevada College was going to make a late-inning rally against Salt Lake on Friday night, reliever Jared White had other ideas.

Carson High girls hoop program has new coach

Melissa Larsen, one of the best basketball players in Carson High history, has been named the school’s new head girls basketball coach.

Carter among leaders for Carson in regionals

Steph Curry knows at the moment of release if a shot has a chance of going down. Buster Posey knows at the point of contact whether the ball has a chance to leave the yard.

Manogue uses big 5thto eliminate Senators

For 4 1/2 innings, it looked like Carson High was headed toward another nail-biting finish.

Friday, May 8

Minden’s Gimple takes 15th at Laguna Seca

The Western States Dwarf Car Association descended on Fernley 95A Speedway last Friday and Saturday night for a Regional event with entrants from California, Oregon, Utah, and Colorado, and Nevada.

Betty Jane Moser

Long-time Carson City resident Betty Moser passed away peacefully in her home Tuesday afternoon. She was born, raised and went to school in Glendale, California, moved to Las Vegas in 1973 then on to Carson City in 1975.

Local sports roundup: Carson City’s WNC baseball falls

HENDERSON — Western Nevada College had Salt Lake starting pitcher Chris Bradford on the ropes and nearly out of the game in the third inning Thursday night.

Thursday, May 7

Nevada baseball season really getting started

Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team clinching the Mountain West regular season title is all well and good. It’s certainly nothing you want to take off your hook and toss back into the lake. But it’s also nothing that warrants a parade down Virginia Street.

Nicholas John Radu

Nicholas John Radu, 64 of Carson City passed away peacefully Friday, April 24, 2015. “Nick” was raised in Larkspur, CA and had been a Carson City resident since 1978. He was a talented and passionate skier and enjoyed the outdoors, camping and shooting pool.

Carson High beats Damonte Ranch

He pitches Carson to win against Damonte Ranch RENO — Bryce Moyle has turned in plenty of stellar pitching performances this year for the Carson Senators, but none better than Wednesday’s playoff outing against regular-season champion Damonte Ranch.

Wednesday, May 6

Alumni notebook: How Carson City athletes are doing in college

BASEBALL Jace Zampirro, Carson, Feather River: No action last week. Is 1-1 with 5.06 ERA.

William McCann Raymond

Born March 30, 1925 in Logan, Utah, passed away on April 25, 2015 in Carson City, NV. Enjoyed golf and reading. Served in the US Marine Corps for 3 years during WWII. Lived in Sun Valley, ID for 2 years. Earned his bachelor’s degree at the University Of Idaho and law from the University Of Kansas Law School. Worked for the Attorney General of the State of Nevada as Deputy Attorney General for 22 years.

Lorene (Lory) Haffner Smithers

Lorene (Lory) Haffner Smithers, died peacefully at her home in Fallon, Nevada on May 2nd, 2015 surrounded by family. She was born September 20th, 1941 in Spokane, Washington to Marine Col. Loren E. Haffner and his wife Ramona (Mona) Haffner.

Butler qualifies forstate golf tourney

Carson’s Butler qualifies for state golf tournament DAYTON — Dalton Butler shot a second-round 74 to finish fifth overall with a 36-hole total of 153 at the Northern Division I regional golf tournament at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

Irene A. Wilson

Irene A. Wilson, 91, a 53-year Carson City resident, died at Ormsby Post Acute Rehab. Irene was born in York, Nebraska to Ludwig G. and Augusta (Heiden) Rich. Irene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Merlin Thomas Sayre

Merlin Thomas Sayre (or to some Jack), a native of Enid, Oklahoma and member of the Fallon community since 1966, passed away the afternoon of April 24, 2015 following a short battle to overcome injuries sustained in a recent fall.

Charlene “Char” Noone McDonald

Charlene “Char” Noone McDonald, 61, of Gardnerville passed away on April 4, 2015 at Renown Medical Center in Reno with her family by her side after courageously battling cancer.

Audrey Ruby Knittle

April 24, 1926 - April 18, 2015. Audrey Ruby Knittle passed peacefully on April 18, 2015. “Vi” was born in Virginia City, and grew up in Northern California. Vi married Chester B. Knittle on December 28, 1943 and shortly after, homesteaded in Dixie Valley, Nevada.

Laura Mae Bolger

Laura passed peacefully in her sleep at age 90 with family nearby on April 17, 2015. Laura was born in Tacoma, WA and raised in Seattle. She worked as a radio technician at a Seattle radio station in the 40’s and as a Sheriff’s dispatcher in Redwood City, CA and later a Police dispatcher in Seattle, WA .

D. Edwin “Ed” Brush

D. Edwin “Ed” Brush was taken from us in a peaceful setting at his home with family and friends where he succumbed to be free again on April 19, 2015.

Brig Gen William L Strand, USAF Ret

William ‘Bill’ Strand, died at his home in Minden, Nevada, at the age of 82. Bill was born in Sacramento, California, the son of Elizabeth Granlees (Nichols). Bill and his mother later settled in Fallon, where he graduated from Churchill County High School, in 1950.

Brig Gen William L Strand, USAF Ret

D. Edwin “Ed” Brush was taken from us in a peaceful setting at his home with family and friends where he succumbed to be free again on April 19, 2015.

Red-hot Carson set for playoffs

Carson High’s baseball team enters the Division I playoffs today (4 p.m.) at Galena with a full head of steam.

CHS baseball loses a heartbreaker

CHS leaves 10 runners in last six innings, cannot hold 7-1 lead in defeat RENO — Carson High has lost some tough postseason games in the past three years, but none tougher than Tuesday’s 9-8 eight-inning setback at the hands of the Galena Grizzlies.

Tuesday, May 5

Timothy William Dent

Timothy William Dent, 30, passed away Tuesday April 21, 2015 in Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California. He was born in Fallon on January 1, 1985.

Jana Kae Jarrard

Jana Kae Jarrard, born May 18th, 1957 in Whittier California passed away April 22, 2015 in Carson City Nevada. She is survived by a son, James Jarrard II, a sister Jackie Jarrard and a brother, James Jarrard and one nephew, Jacob Jarrard, all of Carson City. Also survived by a grandmother, Laurel Jarrard of West Covina, California and many aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins. A memorial will be held at 1575 N. Lompa Lane in Carson City at 2pm on Friday, May 1st.

Larry Loren Small

Larry Loren Small of Fallon, Nevada passed away suddenly on Monday, April 20th. Larry was an incredible friend to all who knew him. He had a huge heart and helped everyone else in need, even when he couldn’t help himself. He will be remembered and cherished by many. “Sadly enough, the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained.”

Thank You from the Family of Norman L. Prupas

THANK YOU for the outpouring of sympathy in the loss of our husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.We deeply appreciate the cards, flowers, donations in his name and the love, prayers, and support from all of our friends, neighbors, and loved ones. - The Family of Norman L. Prupas

Alyce Potterton Albus

Alyce Potterton Albus was born in 1926 and raised in Phildelphia, PA, graduating from Germantown High School in 1944. After graduation, Alyce went to work as a secretary for several Philadelphia companies before going to work at Philco, where she met the love of her life, Donald Albus.

CHS relay leads strong effort

Historically, Carson High has always fielded strong relay teams, and the Senators’ girls 800-meter group is keeping up that proud tradition.

Local sports roundup: Carson City’s WNC softball splits

Giving up a three-run edge in the final inning could emotionally deflate a team. College of Southern Nevada’s comeback only served as more motivation for the Western Nevada Wildcats on Saturday.

Monday, May 4

Gail Louise Howard

Matriarch to one of Dayton’s settling families passed away on April 28, 2015 surrounded by family. Gail’s father Paul Nieri immigrated to the US from Italy at 15, fleeing from Benito Mussolini. Arriving in New York, Paul traveled to San Francisco then settled in Dayton, where he married Gilda (Parlanti); daughter to one of Dayton’s founding ranching families.

Marjorie Oppenheim Dupee

Marjorie Oppenheim Dupee, 96, passed away in Reno, Nevada on April 19, 2015. Marjorie was born on January 24, 1919 in Lovelock, Nevada to Jim and Lottie (Dave) Hunter.

Bill Burleigh

Bill Burleigh, age 76, died unexpectedly on April 15th while working in his yard.He was born on November 10, 1938 in Pontiac, Michigan and at the age of 15, he served in the Korean War.

Celebration of Life Notice for Raymond “Ray” Pieretti

A Celebration of Life for Ray Pieretti will be held on Saturday May 2nd - 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel Events Center located at 9th and Plaza Street.

Reverend James Harold Breyer

Born in Lewiston, MN on May 31, 1935 passed away in Carson City, NV on April 15, 2015. Jim was a Carpenter, Electrician and for the last 30 years a Reverend who enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, studying parapsychology and has married numerous couples in Nevada and California.

Bruce Alan Ericson

Bruce Alan Ericson of Fallon, NV. Born on April 25, 1946 went on to heaven on April 1, 2015. Bruce was survived by his two children, son Peter and daughter April and granddaughter, Anna. Bruce had lived in Fallon for 12 plus years. Mr. Ericson passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones. He will be missed by many of his friends and extended family members that reside in Fallon. A memorial is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th, 2015 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm. For more information, call Donna 775-217-9259.

Kevin Neil Stirnemann

Kevin Neil Stirnemann passed away in Fallon on April 15, 2015. He was born June 8, 1964 in Fallon to Robert and Inabelle Steve Stirnemann. Kevin served in the US Navy aboard the USS Dixon and was also a member of the Tiger Team.

Lillian Huerta-Johnson

Lilly passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 14, 2015. She was born in Sacramento, CA to Manuel and Dolores Huerta. As an infant, her family moved to Lovelock, Nevada. She was raised in a large family with 9 sisters and 3 brothers.

Sunday, May 3

Darrell Moody: This Warriors team a fun bunch to watch

Growing up in the Bay Area was tough if you were a Warriors fan save for the 1974-75 season when they beat the Wes Unseld-led Bullets to win the NBA title.

Saturday, May 2

Local sports roundup: Carson City’s WNC baseball, softball split

HENDERSON — Western Nevada College improved its chances of winning the Region 18 baseball title on Friday by clinching third place in the Scenic West Athletic Conference.

Carson’s Favero gunning for fast times, title

When the NIAA Division I track trials kick off today, Carson High junior Athena Favero will be one of the busiest Carson High performers.

Local sports roundup: Carson softball falls to Wooster

The first inning Thursday against Wooster was a microcosm of Carson High’s softball season.

Friday, May 1

Williams takes eighth in BCRA Midgets at Fernley

Last Saturday’s temperatures were cool, but the racing was hot at Fernley 95A Speedway as the BCRA Midgets visited the track for the first time in nine years

Carson baseball comes back for win against Douglas

Carson rallies in sixth inning to beat Douglas The Carson Senators used some sixth-inning magic to pull out a come-from-behind win for the second time in as many games.

CHS seizes chances versus Douglas

MINDEN — Five runs on just two hits in the third and fourth innings were the difference Thursday afternoon for the Carson High baseball team in its 6-3 regular-season ending victory against rival Douglas.

Admit it Polian, Fralick is starting quarterback

Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . . The Nevada Wolf Pack has found its next starting quarterback whether coach Brian Polian admits it or not. It would be surprising if Hunter Fralick doesn’t start the majority of games this season at quarterback for the Wolf Pack. The Spanish Springs graduate was clearly the most impressive quarterback this spring