Stories for October 2017

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Tuesday, October 31

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A domestic violence and anger management counseling class meets last week at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. From left, Joe Zeman, Will Signer, Anthony Gray, Anthony Montoya, Tobias Stewart, Brandon Henley, Corey Booth, Rob Hernandez, and Simeon Reese as well as counselors Debbie McBride and Walt Dimitroff.

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The Nevada Veterans Coalition seeks donations that will be used for thousands of wreaths to be places in December at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

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A Navy officer salutes a gravesite after placing a wreath.

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An exterior view of the Nugget Casino Resort taken Thursday, Oct. 26.

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Apple Inc.'s solar energy complex near Boulder City in Southern Nevada, seen here, is similar to its plant at Fort Churchill in Lyon County.

Hug pulls the upset, ending Carson High soccer’s title hopes

Carson High’s soccer team hopes of reaching the state championship ended with a stunning first-round playoff upset at the hands of the Hug Hawks on Tuesday night.

Carson High volleyball rallies for playoff win

Just get to game five and somehow and some way the Carson High volleyball team will figure out how to get it done.

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Smoken Rabbits will play classic rock at the Flag Raising Ceremony on Nov. 18 at Veterans Healing Camp in Silver Springs.

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Carson City resident Christine Shivley-Benjamin’s dolls, pictured, will be featured at an art show and sale Friday and Saturday in Reno.

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Folklore dancers are scheduled to perform on Saturday at the Nevada State Museum’s Day of the Dead celebration.

Community sports: Rams finish undefeated in flag football

The Rams knocked off the Packers and Raiders to complete an unbeaten season and win the 2017 Talents Carson City NFL Flag Football League last week.

Playoff bid on the line for Carson High-Douglas High

A playoff bid and ownership of a new rivalry trophy are at stake Friday (7 p.m.) when Carson travels to Minden to take on arch-rival Douglas.

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Matt Goings of Fallon looks confident in tie down roping at the Fallon Junior/Senior High School Rodeo.

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The Churchill County Middle School 7th grade girls' basketball team won the league championship after an undefeated season. Pictured in no order are Darci Owens, Liliona Bettencourt, Baley Skeen, Kambrie Thorn, Ramona Norris, Payton Smith, Lexi Freeman, Kaiserita Otuafi, Mattea Cortez, Kaitlynn Hoffman, Skai Shults and coach Keith Lund.

Marquita Marie MacArthur

Marquita Marie MacArthur, age 77 of Carson City, passed away on October 05, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services, 775-883-5500

Seventh grade bball wins championship

Churchill County Middle School’s 7-grade girls’ basketball team came away champions in the Sagebrush League’s finals, dominating the competition both days of the championship.

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Karlee Hitchcock maneuvers to slam the ball back to Dayton's Stephanie Kiernan as Fallion's Journey Martin watches.

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Fallon's Elizabeth Williams jumps high to return the ball to Dayton's Hailey Glynn.

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Fallon’s Tommy McCormick (3) relies on help from Christian Nemeth (12) and Jacob Weber (25).

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Harley Fausey looks for a block.

Lady Wave drops final match of the season

Dayton solidified its standing Thursday for a Northern 3A volleyball playoff spot this weekend by sweeping Fallon in three sets at the Elmo Dericco Gymnasium.

Fallon avoids upset, holds on to beat Lowry

WINNEMUCCA — With its playoff chances in the rear-view mirror, the Lowry High School football team was playing for pride and momentum into the 2018 season.

Douglas Lloyd Veltum

Douglas Lloyd Veltum, 93, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in Minden, Nevada.

Claudia Small

Claudia Small, 81, of Carson City, NV, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017.

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Bill Park, job site Superintendent, points to a spot on the annex dome that has been repaired with a two-part epoxy Wednesday at the Capitol.

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Repairs are underway on the 111-year-old annex dome at the Nevada State Capitol as seen here this past Wednesday.

Monday, October 30

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Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell listens discussion concerning The Vintage project last December.

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Annette Donnelly and her son Seth, 6, attend the Spooktacular event on Monday.

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Mylee Gary, 7, had her face painted at the Spooktacular event at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center on Monday.

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Phoenix Mewborn, 13, hangs 10 at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center’s Spooktacular on Monday afternoon.

Samantha L. Medina

Samantha L. Medina, 22 of Carson City, passed away on October 29, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800

Robert L. Schmick

Robert L. Schmick, 48, of Reno, passed away October 28,2017 in Reno. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements. 775-882-4965

Sandra R. McCord

Sandra R. McCord, 57, died October 27, 2017 in Sparks, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Beverlee J. Lavallee

Beverlee J. Lavallee, 82, died October 16, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Ralph Carson

Ralph Carson, age 73 formerly of Silver Springs, NV, passed away on October 20th, 2017 in Weiser, ID. Arrangements are in the care of Thomason Funeral Home, 208-414-1234

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Carson City Symphony Chorus in rehearsal for previous Holiday Treat Concert.

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Bartender Shaun Arinov stamps a passport Friday at Battle Born Social Friday.

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Karynn Sucaldito performs on an aerial hoop Friday in McFadden Plaza.

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Barb Magee stamps a passport at Kaleidoscope Antiques Friday during the Passport To Downtown event.

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Kerry Risenhoover checks Yasha Krassovskiy's passport Friday in McFadden Plaza during the Passport To Downtown event.

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Skyla Sharpe , 8, enjoys a ride on the Tornado at Mills Park Friday.

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McKenna, 8, Destiny, 10, and Malia Aday, 2, take a spin on the Speed Boat ride at the RSVP Carnival Friday.

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Wes Deputy of Carson City and his step-son Zachary Carpenter, 12, play a ring toss game at the RSVP Carnival Friday in Mills Park.

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From left: SLHS Principal Dr. Tami Seddon, Michael Nelson, and Carson City Rotary President Katie Leao.

Sunday, October 29

Nevada gets by Stanislaus State in exhibition game

RENO – Eric Musselman sounded like a coach who had just lost a basketball game early Sunday evening. Thanks to a 58-point first half, Nevada won its second exhibition game, 100-83, over Stanislaus State before an announced crowd of 7,032 at Lawlor Events Center.

Caroline misses exhibition because of injury

RENO – The Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball team played Sunday without junior forward Jordan Caroline, who has been bothered by injuries since training camp started.

Saturday, October 28

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“Controlled Burn” was a really hot participant at this year’s Nevada Day Parade.

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Carson City High Blue Thunder Marching Band at the 2017 Nevada Day Parade.

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Fernley’s High School Vaquero Band entertains spectators at the 2017 Nevada Day Parade.

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7 year old Sebastian Pena rides a miniature horse in the Nevada Day Parade.

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Oldtimers drivng oldtimers at the 2017 Nevada Day Parade.

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Kaleb Denham from Elko, NV, tries his talent at he rock drilling contest.

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A hot air balloon is about to launch from Carson Street in front of the Ormsby House.

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Hot air balloons populate the sky above Carson Street.

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A hot air balloon floats near the Capitol dome.

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A hot air balloon floats near the Capitol dome.

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Addison Davis, 6, Avery Davis, 3, Kinley Davis 2, Henry Olm, 3 and Helena Olm, 4, are looking forward to the beginning of the parade.

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Smokey Bear leads the Forest Service vehicles during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Carson City Sheriff's Department Motor Patrol kickoff the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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5 year old Blain Shire assists his grandfather with driving the big fire truck down the parade.

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Fernley High Marching Band perform during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Fernley High Marching Band perform during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Fernley High Marching Band perform during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Fernley High Marching Band perform during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Nutcracker Ballet float during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Experimental Aircraft Association's display during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Carson Middle School Marching Band during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Carson Middle School Marching Band during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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A Carson High Cheerleader during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching band performs during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell gets a ride down Carson Street during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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US Senator Dean Heller atop his horse during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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US Senator Dean Heller's grandkids lead the way during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval walking with the First Responders from the Las Vegas shooting during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval walking with the First Responders from the Las Vegas shooting during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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A selfie opportunity during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Carson City Sheriff's SWAT Team tactical vehicle during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Carson City Sheriff's Department Motor Patrol kickoff the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Tobin Rupert of Carson City competes in the single-jack rock drilling competition at the Max Casino.

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Emma Baker of the Mackey School of Mines is exhausted after her 10 minutes of rock drilling Saturday at the Max Casino.

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The Kaia Fit crew pose for a photo in Telegraph Square prior to the start of the run/walk Saturday morning.

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Runners make their way north on Carson Street as hot air balloons soar overhead Saturday morning.

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Amanda and Alex Repp, a one-year old tiger from Dayton, walked in the 28th Annual Nevada Day Classic 8K and 2 Mile Run/Walk.

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Toni Anderson runs the 2-mile event Saturday morning with her Great Dane 'Earl.'

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6-year-old Karly Rombardo runs the 2-mile event Saturday.

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Runners leave the starting line for the 8k event Saturday morning.

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Multi-year winner, Virginia City's 'Stink-E' wins the scruffiest beard competition Saturday.

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Joe Clark of Carson City wins the reddest beard competition Saturday.

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Kelsea Frobes, 13, gives knuckles to her dad Dave during the reddest beard competition in McFadden Plaza.

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Whitest beard winner Mike Coli acknowledges the crowd in McFadden Plaza.

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The Batmobile is always a crowd favorite during the 2017 Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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CHS student Keith Conley working on his Senior Project, physical fitness, in preparation for Air Force after graduation along with Emily Harper working on AP environmental science.

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CHS student Nestor Beltran studying Algebra online.

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CHS student Jens Robison fulfilling the foreign language requirement by taking Norwegian from the University of North Dakota.

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CHS Speech and Debate competing at Wooster High School.

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CHS Senators Mountain Bike Team on the podium taking 3rd place overall for the series.

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Library lounge furniture courtesy of the CHS PTSA.

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CHS MTB team member Greta Pugh singing the National Anthem.

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Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company will present Beauty and the Beast on three weekends starting on Nov. 4 at the Carson City Community Center.

Darrell Moody: Hijacking a season, Washoe County style

I call it a hijacking by the Washoe County School District.

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Friday, October 27

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Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.

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Blanca Sosa leads a group of runners on the first lap at regionals Friday at Reed High School.

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Hunter Rauh was the top finisher for Carson at the regional championships Friday finishing 22nd with a time of 18:01.

Sierra Lutheran’s Jared Marchegger wins 2nd consecutive regional cross country title

SPARKS – Sierra Lutheran’s Jared Marchegger won his second consecutive 2A-1A regional cross country title Friday afternoon at Reed High School.

Prep Roundup: Sierra Lutheran volleyball beats Virginia City

VIRGINIA CITY – Sierra Lutheran knocked off Virginia City, 25-20, 25-17, 17-25 and 25-17 Friday morning in a Northern 1A match.

Roger Diez: Formula One circus comes to States

The Formula One circus made its annual visit to these shores last Sunday, with points leader Lewis Hamilton grabbing Austin’s Circuit of the America by the longhorns and wrestling it into submission.

Jon Elizabeth Bohm Frey

Jon Elizabeth Frey left us on October 13, 2017, after a brief illness. She was born to Caroline and John C. Bohm on March 9, 1967. She was a lifetime Carson City resident.

David Riley Stuard

David Riley Stuard, 67 of carson city, Nevada, passed away on October 25, 2017 in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800

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Dayton's Tyler Fraio fights for extra yards during Thursday night's game against Fernley.

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Dayton quarterback Trenton Thompson drops back for a pass Thursday night against Fernley.

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Tigers defensive back Kane Hoyopatubbi (13) runs an interception back to put Douglas in scoring position Thursday night in Minden.

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The Tigers' Jack Overton reels in a pass for a big Douglas gain Thursday night against Galena in Minden.

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Dayton’s Ashley Mason (5) sets the ball up as Stephanie Kiernan watches.

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Dayton's Brianda Diaz slams a kill past Fallon’s Elizabeth Williams.

Thursday, October 26

Galena tops Douglas; Senators, Tigers will face off for playoff spot

MINDEN — Tommy Corcoran rushed for 236 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Galena Grizzlies to a 48-28 Sierra League football victory against Douglas on Thursday night. Galena (2-1, 5-3) surged to a 20-0 first-quarter lead and then held off a comeback bid by Douglas (0-3 league, 2-7 overall) to preserve a playoff-clinching win

Dayton High football ends season with loss to Fernley

The 2017 football season came to a quiet end for the Dayton High football team.

Dayton High sweeps Fallon for Northern 3A volleyball win

FALLON — Dayton solidified its standing Thursday for a Northern 3A volleyball playoff spot next week by sweeping Fallon in three sets at the Elmo Dericco Gymnasium.

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All the Dodge For A Cause teams stand for the playing of the National Anthem Thursday night at the MAC.

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Chantal Torres of the Carson City Courts 'Thunderballs of Justice' team catches a ball for an out Thursday night at the MAC.

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Purple Cobras (CC Visitors Bureau) team member Joel Dunn hucks a dodgeball towards the opposing team Thursday evening at the MAC.

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Carson City School Disrict Public Information Officer Dan Davis loads a backpack for the McKinney-Vento program Thursday at the district office.

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Backpacks were loaded with daily living supplies and other goods for McKinney-Vento students Thursday at the school district operations service center.

Joe Santoro: Gangi could be MWC’s best QB

Ty Gangi just might end up as the best quarterback in the Mountain West this season. That honor right now belongs to Colorado State’s Nick Stevens.

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Mark Korinek, director of operations with the Carson City School District, is being honored for his role in the district’s implementation of sustainable practices.

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Carson City Sheriff's Officers ride down newly remodeled Carson Street Saturday morning.

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Merchants will give out candy and other goodies during Monday's eighth annual Spooktacular.

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Fernley resident Julianne Collmee holds a flag while waiting for returning Honor Fligth veterans with her boxer, Allie,

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Kay Wright of Reno and Harvey wait in the airport for veterans arriving on an Honor Flight.

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Trooper Trent Barnes receives a fan from a Fallon resident for a Cram the Cruiser event.

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Nevada Highway Patrol Major Rob Stepien, left, and Captain Dean Buell, right, honor Trooper Trent Barnes at a retirement ceremony.

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Trent Barnes and other officers from local law enforcement agencies hand out information at Community Days.

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Trent Barnes retired in September from the Nevada Highway Patrol’s Fallon-Fernley District Office.

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A & K Earth Movers, Inc. will be celebrating 60 years of business in Northern Nevada this month. The family owned and operated business started in 1957 as a General Engineering Contractor

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Adonis Puentes & the Voice of Cuba Orchestra plays in Fallon on Nov. 4 at the Oats Part Art Center’s Barkley Theatre.

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Expect a fine plate of food at the Nevada Builders Alliance Women’s Council 18th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser to raise money for scholarships for students in construction related fields of study. The breakfast is held at Red’s Old 395 Grill in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6-9:30 a.m.

Carson High cross country on course for strong finish in regionals

Carson High’s cross country team got its first look at the course being used for Friday’s NIAA Regional Cross Country Championships, and coach Pete Sinnott liked it.

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Fallon inside linebacker Trent Thorn records another tackle in a previous game.

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Jordyn Dahl pushes the ball down the field during the Lady Wave's senior night match against Incline.

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Maddie Guerrero takes possession of the ball from the Incline Lady Highlanders.

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Adrian Martinez turns the ball around to attack Incline's goal during the last soccer match of the season.

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Allie Lister practices putting at the Fallon Golf Course. During the state tournament she broke 100 for a new personal best.

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Brynlee Shults and Brooklynn Whitaker prepare for another set during a doubles match against Sparks.

Egon A. Klementi

Egon A. Klementi, 83, died October 25, 2017 in Stateline, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Wave relies on Thorn’s leadership

Linebacker Trenten Thorn had a taste of Fallon’s state football championship two years ago, and as the playoff run begins, the Greenwave senior would love to see another 3A trophy.

Fallon-Fernley rivalry needs the ‘Lahontan Valley Cup’

Since moving to the 3A seven years ago, Greenwave sports has seen enormous amounts of success.

Fallon ends with a bang

The Lady Wave soccer team played an intense match, Wednesday, ending the season with a 4-2 loss against Incline.

North vs South

Fallon’s doubles tennis teams traveled to Las Vegas for the state tournament Friday, but only made it to the quarterfinals before elimination.

Underdog soccer rises up for finale

It was a picture-perfect underdog story.

Wave golfers hit state strong

The Lady Wave golfers made a strong showing during last week’s state tournament in Pahrump, either improving or holding steady to averages.

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Nevada quarterback Ty Gangi scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Air Force in Reno, Nev., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)

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Nevada's Brendan O'Leary-Orange (17) makes the catch in front of Air Force's Marquis Griffin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)

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Nevada's Kelton Moore (23) runs against Air Force sueinf the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)

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Nevada's Brendan O'Leary-Orange can't come up with the touchdown reception against Air Force on Friday.

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Nevada's Korey Rush (99) tries to stop Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman as the Falcons amassed 550 yards on the ground Friday at Mackay Stadium.

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Abel Carter stretches to bring down a Damonte receiver Friday night at CHS.

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Defensive end Jesse Case (44) brings down Damonte quarterback Cade McNamara in the first half Friday night.

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Richard Romero blitzes through the Damonte line Friday to bring down the Mustangs' quarterback Cade McNamara.

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Kyle Rudy (35) looks upfield for running room Friday night at CHS.

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Abel Carter stiff arms a Damonte defender Friday night at CHS.

Julia (Julie) Bertucci

Julia (Julie) Bertucci entered Heaven’s Gates October 19, 2017. Julie was born in Chicago, IL November 18, 1931 to August and Lillian Kush. She married Frank Bertucci in 1952, traveling to Long Beach, CA for their honeymoon and they never returned to Chicago.

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Senior Ismael Mendoza works the ball through the Douglas defense Wednesday night at Carson High.

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Sophomore Jose Godinez flies in towards the Douglas goal Wednesday night at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.

Wednesday, October 25

Carson High boys soccer tops Douglas, heads to playoffs

First place was already wrapped up, but that didn’t stop the Carson High boys soccer team from putting on a dominant performance.

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Brenda Horton, Tom Spencer, Brandi Spencer and Vern Horton, Brenda’s husband.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada’s Carson Valley Torch Club members prepare for their Lights On Afterschool Haunted Teen Center.

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Dana Foltz performs aerial art in Reno, Nev., on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source

Nevada Wolf Pack’s Elijah Foster given another chance

RENO — Elijah Foster wore a big smile Wednesday afternoon at the official University of Nevada men’s basketball Media Day, and with good reason.

Dayton High football faces league’s top team in Fernley

Dayton High ends the 2017 season with a match-up against league-leading Fernley. Kickoff is Thursday at 7 p.m.

Duane E. Christian DMD

Duane E. Christian DMD, 85, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, surrounded by his family in St. George, Utah.

David Bozon

David Bozon, 72, died July 9, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Tuesday, October 24

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Defender Annika Wick leaps for the ball in a game against Douglas on Tuesday

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Carson's Bella Wakeling gets ahead of the Douglas defenders during Tuesday night's game.

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Natalie Anderson sets the ball in a game against Douglas on Tuesday night.

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Kamille Soderstrom bumps the ball to the front line in a game against Douglas on Tuesday night.

Carson High volleyball tops Douglas in five sets

Carson High volleyball coach Robert Maw called a timeout, his team on the ropes and trailing 13-10 in the fifth set.

Carson High-Douglas High girls soccer rivalry game ends in tie

Tuesday night was more than a rivalry game for the Carson High girls soccer team against Douglas.

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Gloria Valdenegro, a Carson High School sophomore and National Honor Society Officer, stands in front of the blood donation sign-up board holding last year's challenge competition trophy.

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Fallon local Emmily Butz, 24, is competiting in Steven Austin's Broken Skull Challenge game show premiering 7 p.m. Oct. 31 on CMT.

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The Depot travels down Williams Ave. on the way to way to its new home in Fallon in 1987.

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Karen Isbister, right, of Aerotek, a Reno staffing and recruiting firm, writes down information from an interested job seeker.

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Lori Norcutt with the Churchill County School District hands out an employment application.

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Churchill County Parks and Recreation presents its annual haunted house and hay ride Thursday and Saturday from 6-10 p.m. The first 90 minutes of each night will be for faint of heart. Admission is $4 for the haunted house and $2 for the hayride. Children 2 and under are free. On Friday at the Churchill County Pool from 5:30-6:30 p.m. is Trunk or Treat. Free treats, contests and prizes for best dressed trunk and prettiest, funniest and scariest costumes.

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Spencer Smith of Jefferson Center for Holistic Management.

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Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has invested $4 million in new snow safety tools and technology for the 2017-18 season.

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Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has nearly tripled the size of its Gazex remote avalanche control system. Nicknamed dragons, the system uses propane and oxygen to create concussive blasts in order to cause avalanches.

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Brenda Horton, Tom Spencer, Brandi Spencer and Vern Horton, Brenda’s husband.

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The Veteran of the Month has been recognized. From left are Nevada Department of Veterans Services Director Kat Miller, Andy LePeilbet, Veteran the Month Dallas Croft and NDVS VAST Manager Pieter Droog.

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The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Ms. Walker River during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Mini Club of Northern Nevada during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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You just never now who might make an appearance during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Reno Rodeo Association entry during the Nevada Day parade.

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The Silver State Model T Ford Club during the Nevada Day parade.

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Bobby Freeman performs during Saturday's Nevada Day parade.

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The Northern Nevada Celtic Community takes part in parade.

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Kerak Shriners with a mini clown car on Saturday.

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BMX Carson City promoting healthy living during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Nevada College Savings Plan float during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday

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The Eagle Valley Middle School Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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An Eagle Valley Middle School Cheerleader during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Miss Battle Born during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The Reno Rodeo Queen during the Nevada Day parade.

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The Western Nevada Performing Arts group during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.

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Carson Middle School Marching Band during the Nevada Day parade.

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Batman giving the thumbs up to a great Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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BMX Carson City showing some tricks during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Mutant Vehicle Misfits warming up the air with a little fire during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.

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The high flying acrobatics of Tumbleweeds Gymnastics during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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A photo ops with the Northern Nevada Celtic Community during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Megan Sakalerios with Nevada Rainbow during the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday.

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The Nutcracker Ballet float during Saturday's parade.

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The high flying acrobatics of Tumbleweeds Gymnastics during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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An Eagle Valley Middle School Cheerleader during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the Nevada Day parade in Saturday.

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The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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A ferret hangs out at the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.

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The sights of the Nevada Day Parade.

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Batman says it is all thumbs up during the Nevada Day parade.

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Sen. Dean Heller and his wife, Lynne, during the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday.

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The University of Nevada, Reno Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade.

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The sights of the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Clowns walk in the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.

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Parade-goers enoy the weather during the Nevada Day parade Saturday.

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Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval with his wife, Kathleen, and dog during the parade.

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The Carson High Naval ROTC walk in the parade on Saturday.

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Children patiently wait for the next parade float to throw them candy during the Nevada Day parade Saturday.

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A visitor quietly admiring the Capitol in the early moments before the Nevada Day Parade.

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The Nevada Highway Patrol entry in the 2016 Nevada day parade on Saturday.

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An early morning parade goer waits for the start of the Nevada Day parade on Satruday morning.

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A Carson City Sheriff's Officer and K9 during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.

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Sen. Dean Heller during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.

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The National Honor Guard starting the Nevada Day parade.

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The University of Nevada, Reno Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade.

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The sights during the Nevada Day Parade, Carson City, NV

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Boy Scouts enjoying the beautiful day during the Nevada Day parade.

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The Otto Twins ride with the Carson Senators Cycling Team during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.

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The University of Nevada, Reno Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade.

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The University of Nevada, Reno Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday.

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Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong rides a horse in the parade on Saturday.

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A child plays with bubbles during the Nevada Day parade on Saturday.

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The Carson High Blue Thunder Marching Band during the Nevada Day Parade on Saturday.

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Nine area photographers are sharing their work in a photography show and sale Dec. 2 in Silver City.

Community sports: Brown leads Bengals in flag football

J.C. Crane Brown scored four touchdowns as the Bengals beat the Packers 30-16 in Week 5’s featured game of the Talents Carson City NFL Flag Football League.

Judith A. Goldstein

It is with great sadness that the family of Judith A. Goldstein announces her passing on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at the age of 77 years.

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Bellissima is displaying a red ribbon in support of a drug free community. In no order: Owner Angela Larramendy, Emilia Jones, Melanie Plasse, Jennifer Marshall, Rose Vasquez, Sarah Courser, Amanda Olsen, Jalicianna Kratz

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STOP members bring a red ribbon to HIS INSPIRATIONS. Pictured left to right: Melanie Plasse, Emilia Jones, Jennifer Marshall, Wende Hook (owner of HIS INSPIRATIONS), and Emily Marshall.

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STOP volunteers invite the community to join them and unite for a drug-free community. Pictured are: Bryan Duenas (sitting left), Melanie Plasse, Emilia Jones, Jennifer Marshall, Emily Marshall, Rose Vasquez, Jalicianna Kratz, Amanda Olsen (standing behind sign), Sarah Courser (sitting middle), Lesley Duenas and Tully Barton (sitting on step).

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Matthew Fagundas and Spring Creek's Kynan Lee battle for the ball at the Churchill County High School field earlier this season.

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Chandler McAlexander looks for an opening to kick the ball toward Elko's net.

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Aspen Mori takes possession of the ball during Fallon's match against Elko.

Spartans shut out Greenwave 7-0

SPRING CREEK — The Spring Creek Spartans boy’s varsity soccer team dominated Friday’s match with the Fallon Greenwave 7-0, leaving them with few advances and few chances to score.

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Fallon's Gabe Hardy prepares to snap the ball against Wooster.

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Fallon's Tallon Amezquita kicks the PAT against Wooster last month.

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Fallon's Brock Richardon returns the opening kickoff against Wooster.

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Fallon junior Shelbi Schultz connects with a serve on Monday.

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Fallon's Rylee Buckmaster passes the ball against Fernley on Monday.

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Fallon senior Macie Anderson serves against Fernley in Monday's league contest.

Lady Wave in final stretch of the season

In its penultimate series for the season, the Lady Wave played three tough home matches in four days against Elko, Spring Creek and South Tahoe.

Fallon, Lowry football teams will meet in regular-season finale

This isn’t the Buckaroos of old but they’re slowly getting back there.

Fernley keeps on top with volleyball win

The Fernley High School volleyball team kept alive its hopes for one of the top two seeds for the Northern 3A Regional with a four-set win over Fallon, Monday Night.

Spartans shock Greenwave

SPRING CREEK — The Spartans varsity football team scored a major upset Friday, defeating the Greenwave, 42-25, in Northern 3A football.

Michael “Sean” Wooley

Michael “Sean” Wooley, 46, died October 16, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Billy Vaughn Stockton

Billy Vaughn Stockton, age 78 of Minden, passed away on October 21, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Nevada Funeral Services. 775-883-5500

Pearl L. Gulbranson

Pearl L. Gulbranson, 85, died October 24, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Marvin D. “Marv” Ecklund

Marvin D. “Marv” Ecklund, 83, passed away October 19, 2017 in Carson City.

Jeffrey M. McCaffrey

Jeffrey M. McCaffrey, 57, died October 15, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Myrna Joan Lumsden

Myrna Joan Lumsden passed away October 20, 2017 in Hawthorne, NV. She was born March 10, 1937 in Billings, MT to Frederick and Martha Hieb Landenberger.

Linda Sue Day

Linda Sue Day, long time Fallon resident, passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2017. Linda was born in Midland, Michigan on Dec. 14, 1956. She has lived in Fallon for 38 years.

Monday, October 23

Senators host Douglas tonight with No. 2 seed in playoffs up for grabs

Stefanie Schmidt had the march of her life, but it wasn’t quite enough for Carson’s volleyball team to upset perennial powerhouse Bishop Manogue.

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Randy Garcia dances during the 35th annual La Ka Lel Be Powwow in 2016. This year’s event will be held at the MAC Oct. 27-29. Photo by Kevin Clifford/Nevada Momentum

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University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will host a training on how to properly use pesticides 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 13.

In Loving memory of Wallace “Dean” Bliss

Dean a fourth generation Nevadan, passed away peacefully at Carson Tahoe Hospital with his wife and son by his bedside. Dean was born in Fallon, Nevada to Jay and Pauline Bliss.

Marvin Dale “Marv” Ecklund

Marvin Dale “Marv” Ecklund, 83, of Dayton, passed away October 19, 2017. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements. 775-882-4965

William “Boyd” Lynch Jr.

William “Boyd” Lynch Jr., (W.B. Lynch Jr.), 92, of Mound House, NV passed away on October 18, 2017. Arrangements are uder the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800

Sunday, October 22

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Desert Mementos, a collection of short stories on Iraq and Nevada by Caleb Cage.

Stephens sparks Pack to exhibition win | Nevada Wolf Pack men’s basketball

RENO – Kendall Stephens came to Nevada with the reputation of a very good long-range shooter, and he didn’t disappoint.

Saturday, October 21

Darrell Moody: The changing nature of college basketball

A lot of the talk at Wednesday’s Mountain West Media Summit in Las Vegas was about the ever-changing rosters in college basketball these days.

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Ronniel Elliott attempts to pop in a shot on goal Saturday against Wooster.

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Efren Ramirez heads the ball downfield towards the Carson goal Saturday against Wooster in Reno. The Senators won the game 2-1.

Prep Roundup: Carson High runners strong in league meet

RENO — The Carson High boys and girls cross country teams turned in strong efforts at the Northern 4A Sierra League Championships on Friday at Rancho San Rafael Park. Carson’s boys took second while the CHS girls placed third.

Carson High boys soccer locks up league title

RENO — Carson High wrapped up its first Sierra League title since 2011 with a 2-1 victory over Wooster on Saturday.

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Dr. Tami Seddon, Principal of Sierra Lutheran, presents NMSC Letter of Commendation to Aleyna Gilson.

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Dana Gail Brooks and Jack Winston Rivers on their wedding day at the River Highlands Ranch and Vineyard in Smartsville, Calif.

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Nancy Henricksen and Amanda Schulz medaled 4th in the north for girls doubles in tennis.

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CHS Senior in the Spotlight Jessica Camelon

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CHS One Up Club with Partnership Carson City Youth Program Coordinator and former CHS student Brooklyn Maw.

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CHS Mountain Bike Riders Alex Pugh on the right and Isaac Harrison on the left.

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CHS Athletes of the Week are Jill Beglin for girls golf along with Jared Barnard and Jacob Wolz for boys tennis.

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Nevada Wolf Pack, Grand Canyon team up for charity basketball game

RENO — University of Nevada basketball coach Eric Musselman has coaching friends all over the United States, and when the opportunity presented itself to play an extra exhibition game for charity, he placed a call to one, Grand Canyon associate head coach Todd Lee.

Friday, October 20

Carson High Notebook: Air Cade soars against Senators

Damonte quarterback Cade McNamara is the real deal.

Air Force runs over Nevada Wolf Pack

RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack knew what was coming Friday night and still couldn’t stop the Air Force Falcons.

Carson High offense can’t get going as Damonte Ranch wins, 39-7

Simply put, Carson High’s offense never got going on Friday.

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An accident in Douglas County caused two fatalities on Wednesday.

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Puppet show from Lights On Afterschool 2016

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Nevada Day parade organizers are looking for additional volunteers to work as marshals for the annual parade. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum

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Carson's goalie Marissa Perez makes a diving save Saturday at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.

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Carson's Isabella Wakeling (5) battles with a Manogue player at midfield Saturday at CHS.

Roger Diez: Talladega scrambles NASCAR Championship Chase

As usual, Talladega scrambled the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup point standings, shook up the playoff field, and destroyed a lot of race cars. Only 14 of the original 40 starters were still running at the checkered flag after the third and final stage of the race transformed into a high-speed demolition derby.

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Joining an exercise group is one way men and women can stay motivated and maintain healthy weights year-round.

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Frozen foods can be a convenient, healthy and affordable option.

Nadine Edna Wilkerson

Nadine Edna Wilkerson, age 79, died October 18, 2017 in Fallon.

John (Jack) Anthony Bolognese

John (Jack) Anthony Bolognese, 87, passed away on August 18, 2017 from health complications related to his long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Melva Jean Perry

Melva was born in the bay area and raised in Portland, Oregon where she was married to her first husband and raised three children.

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Ashley Figueroa’s winning submission.

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Ashley Figueroa, a junior at Carson High School, won a statewide poster contest that centered on fire prevention and awareness.

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Pumpkin puree can add flavor and thickness to chili.

Brian David Buffo

Brian David Buffo, 42, of Minden passed on Sunday October the 1st from a pulmonary blood clot in Carson City, Nevada.

Thursday, October 19

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Air Force quarterback Arion Worthman, left, shown running against Boise State on Nov. 25.

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Natalie Anderson (2) and Ku'ulei Haupu (23) go up for a block against Wooster Thursday night in Reno.

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Ku'ulei Haupu pounds the ball across the net against Wooster Thursday in Reno.

Carson High volleyball tops Wooster in four sets

RENO — Carson High’s volleyball team moved one step closer to a first-round playoff match at home with an easy win over Wooster on Thursday at Craig Congdon Gym.

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The last edition of Nevada Magazine featured information on the Great Nevada Picture Hunt.

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The cover of a Mustang garnered Nevada Magazine a national award.

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Sara Dowling, left, asks Janet Geary, publisher of Nevada Magazine, a question on the publication’s design.

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Fallon has one marijuana establishment, but county commissioners voted no Wednesday to establish any marijuana businesses outside the city limits.

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Work is progressing on time on the new law enforcement center, and a dedication is planned for some time in December.

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Hand-carved images, such as this, can still be found in some of the old Basque sheepherding areas of Nevada’s mountains.

Joe Santoro: To those who didn’t pick Pack, cover soccer

There’s no question that the Nevada Wolf Pack is the class of Mountain West men’s basketball. The Pack won the conference regular season and tournament titles last year and might dominate even more impressively this year. The Mountain West’s media had no choice but to pick the Pack to finish first this year, giving the Pack 19-of-24 first-place votes.

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The Moffat property sustained damage during the winter's flooding.

Dayton High to face physical Wooster team

Dayton High’s football team seeks to end its seven-game losing streak when it travels to Reno tonight to take on the Wooster Colts.

Nevada Wolf Pack looks to stop Air Force’s ground game

The Air Force Falcons take the mystery out of college football. “They do what they do regardless of who they are playing,” Nevada coach Jay Norvell said this week. “They pound you, pound you, pound you.”

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Kevin Duenas kicks the ball back into play during Fallon's soccer match against Sparks.

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Caden Bowman, 3, goes for a kick on the ball ahead of Sparks' Giovanni Lopez.

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Fallon's Brenden Larsen intercepts a Truckee pass.

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Long time friends Miles Getto and Blake Malkovich take on The Meadows in the quarterfinals.

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Brooklyn Whitaker and Brynlee Shults, a second and first year player, take on Desert Pines' team in the quarterfinals Friday.

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Miles Getto, Blake Malkovich, Brynlee Shults and Brooklyn Whitaker all took second place during the 3A Northern Region tennis tournament. The doubles pairs now head to Las Vegas for the state competition.

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Fallon senior Clayton Steelmon (11) warms up with Brock Richardson prior to Fallon's game against Hug in August.

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Fallon receiver Clayton Steelmon runs under the ball for one of his receptions against Sparks in last week’s Northern 3A game.

Greenwave holds against Sparks

After a rough first half, the Greenwave boys’ soccer team pulled together to deny the Sparks Railroaders a mercy rule victory, 7-0, Wednesday.

Doubling up to state

Two Greenwave doubles teams traveled to Las Vegas on Thursday for the 3A State Tennis Tournament at Darling Tennis Center.

Truckee: Fallon’s new best friend

Nestled in the mountains, along the interstate sits a small town that sees varying degrees of weather.

Wave receiver improves with every game

Greenwave receiver Clayton Steelmon had the game of his varsity career against Sparks, snaring seven passes for 81 yards and a touchdown in last Friday’s game against the Railroaders, a fitting end to his final regular season game at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

Fallon travels to Spring Creek for pivotal league game

To say that a lot is riding on tonight’s game against Spring Creek would be an understatement.

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Nick Fischer, a One Up student volunteer, works at a 2016 prescription drug and needle roundup. Partnership Carson City’s biannual drug roundup will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Food Maxx, both Carson City Save Marts and Smith’s Food and Drug.  Photo by Shannon Litz/Nevada Momentum

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Nevada's Jordan Caroline shoots as Colorado State's Braden Koelliker defends during last year's Mountain West Tournament championship game.

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Lola is a sweet three-year-old bull dog mix. She is looking for a home where she can be the only animal. Lola loves to love and is looking for someone who will spoil her. Come out and make her dream come true because she is waiting for someone just like you.

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Yahtzee is a beautiful black-and-white cat who, fitting with his name, loves to play games. He is two years old and was born at CAPS. He loves people and gets along well with other cats. Yahtzee is very playful and has an adorable personality. He would love to play a game with you, so come in and meet him.

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Lily is a three-year-old female border collie/Lab mix who would love a home with no cats but she does love other dogs.

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The Sagebrush in Prisons Project, which has received national attention is a program to utilize inmates in the effort to restore Greater sage-grouse habitat.

Laura N. Hersh

Laura N. Hersh, 95 of Carson City, passed away on October 16, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800.

Jeanne Lorraine Wilson

Jeanne Lorraine Wilson, 83 of Carson City, passed away on October 16, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800.

Laura Adeline Christensen Paladini

Laura Adeline Christensen Paladini, 89, passed away on October 18th. Family and friends are saddened by the loss of a woman who was intelligent, loving and talented.

Darlene Marie Borges

On October 14th, Darlene Borges, 73, passed away peacefully at her ranch house with her immediate family near. Darlene will be remembered for her constant devotion to family and faith, hard work ethic, and generous spirit.

Wednesday, October 18

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Foreign exchange student Sven Johansson from Sweden is punting for the Senators.

Prep Roundup: Carson High boys soccer tops Damonte Ranch

RENO — Carson High got goals from Efren Ramirez, Angel Gonzales and Adrian Torres for a 3-0 win over Damonte Ranch on Wednesday in a Northern 4A soys soccer match.

Changes possible for Mountain West basketball

LAS VEGAS — For many seasons, New Mexico, San Diego State and UNLV were the standard bearers for the Mountain West Conference, and they were the main reason the conference kept getting multiple NCAA bids. Times are changing. The Aztecs dropped to sixth last year (9-9, 19-14), New Mexico was fifth (10-8, 17-14) and UNLV was in the cellar (4-14, 11-21).

Nevada Wolf Pack men’s hoops team hosts exhibition Sunday

RENO — The Nevada men’s basketball team will play an exhibition game on Sunday at Lawlor Events Center against Grand Canyon University, with net proceeds from the game being donated to North Bay Fire Relief, a victims funds assisting those affected by recent wildfire tragedies in Northern California.

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In this 2016 photo provided by the family of John Morse IV, John Morse IV feeds birds months before his death in Reno, Nev. The state of Nevada has agreed to pay $93,000 to settle a wrongful death suit filed by the family of the 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder when he hanged himself in prison last year. (AP Photo/Provided by the family of John Morse IV)

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This 2006 photo provided by the family of John Morse IV, shows John Morse IV in uniform. The state of Nevada has agreed to pay $93,000 to settle a wrongful death suit filed by the family of the 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder when he hanged himself in prison last year. (U.S. Army/Courtesy of the Family of John Morse IV via AP)

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In this 2007 photo, John Morse IV poses in Reno, Nev. The state of Nevada has agreed to pay $93,000 to settle a wrongful death suit filed by the family of the 27-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder when he hanged himself in prison last year. (Courtesy of the Family of John Morse IV via AP)

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Canarelli Middle School’s Joshua Fuji Fama from Las Vegas placed second in the last year’s National Radon Poster Contest with his poster, “That Monster Radon.”

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Carson Chamber Singers will perform its Mostly Mozart concert Oct. 24 and 28.

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Foreign exchange student part of Carson High football’s ‘Day Care’

Pontus Johansson grew up skating and playing soccer, and then later playing ice hockey. His football was confined to watching the NFL on television.

Nevada overwhelming favorite to win Mountain West basketball title

LAS VEGAS – As expected, the University of Nevada was the pick of the media to win the 2017-18 Mountain West men’s basketball title.

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Lily is a three-year-old female border collie/Lab mix who would love a home with no cats but she does love other dogs.

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Lola is a sweet three-year-old bull dog mix. She is looking for a home where she can be the only animal. Lola loves to love and is looking for someone who will spoil her. Come out and make her dream come true because she is waiting for someone just like you.

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In Loving Memory of Nick Cullincini

Loving father, grandfather, (Nonno), son, brother and friend, Nick Cullincini passed suddenly on Saturday October 14th, 2017.

Walter Steven Kibbe Sr.

Steve Kibbe Sr. passed away peacefully at home in Dayton, Nevada on October 12th, 2017 at the age of 76.

Joseph “Joe” Encinas

Joseph “Joe” Encinas, 67, of Carson City, passed away October 17, 2017.

Elizabeth M. Paradise

Elizabeth M. Paradise, 97, died October 18, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Tuesday, October 17

Prep Roundup: Carson High volleyball falls in straight sets

RENO — The race for second place and homecourt advantage for the first round of the playoffs just got a little tighter.

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St. Mary’s Art Center is housing an exhibition by artist Sophie Scott.

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Sophie Scott, a visiting artist in the Artist in Residence program, draws parallels between her native New Zealand and the Comstock.

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Sophie Scott’s painting of Silver City.

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Big Edge, Nancy Rubins’ giant open-air sculpture in Las Vegas, consists of more than 200 boats weighing between 60 and 125 pounds each.

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Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong is presented with an award by Lyon County Sheriff Al McNeil on Monday night.

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Work started Monday on the demolition of the old Kinkead Building. But before workmen began, they and public works erected a 7-foot tall, plywood silouette of the grim reaper — painted black, of course. the demolition begins with environmental crews removing asbestos and other hazardous materials from the six-story building. Public Works Manager Gus Nunez has said he wants Kinkead down before he retires at the end of the year.

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Flavors of India will open in Carson City on Dec. 3.

Community sports: Carson mountain biking takes third overall

TRUCKEE — The Carson High Mountain Bike squad finished third overall as a team at the season-ending meet on Sunday.

Unbeaten Damonte visits Carson High on senior night

The road doesn’t get any easier for the Carson High football team.

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Range Team is Connor McGowan, Declan Bernard, Chance Wood and Sterling Lee. They are pictured with Trustee Carmen Schank.

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The Churchill County School Board recognized Future Farmers of America (FFA) students who participated in the Western Nevada State Competition in Eureka on Sept. 26.Homesites Team: Aubrey Renfroe, Whitney Bernard, Darcy Countryman, and Trustee Carmen Schank. Not pictured was Cody Sponsler, who took second place in the state as an individual.

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Hailey, Julie and Rylie Guerrero stuff straw into their scarecrow.

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April, Havik, Jade, Skarlet and Taven Anaya get started building their scarecrow at Lattin Farms.

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Sherri and Taesha Rupley work together to dress their scarecrow.

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Alex Manskie and Sarah Evans adjust their scarecrow's head during the Parks and Recreation Department's scarecrow factory.

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Graduation rates in Churchill County increased almost 15 percent for the class of 2017.

Shigeko Higa Danao

Shigeko H. Danao, born on April 1, 1931 and died on October 13, 2017.

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The Native Waters on Arid Lands Project helps tribal communities in the Great Basin and American Southwest adapt to climate change and build resiliency for their water resources and agriculture.

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Canarelli Middle School’s Joshua Fuji Fama from Las Vegas placed second in the last year’s National Radon Poster Contest with his poster, “That Monster Radon.”

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One CH-47 Chinook and one UH-60 Black Hawk with crews from the Nevada Army National Guard flew to California last week to help battle fires with their water-bucket drop capabilities. In this file photo, a Black Hawk helicopter was practicing water bucket drops at Stampede Reservoir.

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Tim Mitchell, general manager of Fallon Ford-Toyota, talks to interested applicants at a previous job fair.

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Giovanni Ugalde and Truckee's Nick Rae fight for possession of the ball.

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Shelbi Shultz sets the ball up for the Lady Wave.

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Allie Lister drives the ball onto the green.

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Kaitlyn Hunter makes a careful put to a hole at the Fallon Golf Course.

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Blake Malkovich and Myles Getto, No. 2 doubles team for boys, prepare for the serve.

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Brynlee Shults and Brooklynn Whitaker battle Truckee on the CCHS tennis court.

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Fallon senior lineman Tyler Word battles Sparks in Fallon's win on Friday.

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Sparks' Cody Mcabee tries to avoid Fallon's Gabe Hardy in the second half of Friday's game.

Lowry handles Lady Wave in 3 sets

Lowry handed the Lady Wave volleyball team a 3-0 loss Thursday night in Winnemucca.

Fallon pulls away for a 48-23 win over Sparks

Friday the 13th eerily produced a hard-hitting football game at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex between Sparks and the Greenwave.

Doubles teams advance to state tennis tournament

Two doubles teams will represent the Greenwave at this week’s state tennis tournament in Las Vegas.

Fallon golf heads to state

The journey to the state golf tournament began Tuesday for two Churchill County High School students.

Fallon improves against Truckee

The Greenwave boys’ soccer team was blanked by Truckee, 6-0, on Friday.

Joseph J. Encinas

Joseph J. Encinas, 67 of Carson City, passed away October 17, 2017 in Carson City. Waltons Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements, 775-882-4965

Dorothy Diana Petrie

Dorothy Diana Petrie, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 4th, at a local nursing home in Carson City, NV

Rose S. Hernandez

Rose Hernandez passed away peacefully on October 14, 2017 at her home in Carson City.

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Recognized at the last CCSD school board meeting, the latest FFA club from left is coach Kris Hadley, Allison Frost, Aubrey Renfroe, Averie Wood and Bethie Ikonen as well as trustee Carmen Schank. (Not pictured is McKay Winder.)

Monday, October 16

Joe Santoro: Truth is, Nevada Wolf Pack found light switch

Jay Norvell was telling the truth all along. The Nevada Wolf Pack’s 54-year-old rookie head coach, we now know, is a man of his word. Unlike some coaches who just tell you what you want to hear, Norvell will tell you what he believes. And he has always believed in his Wolf Pack offense.

Carson High School girls golf team sixth after first round of NIAA 4A State Golf Championships at Highland Falls Golf Course.

LAS VEGAS — It was a tough day for the Carson High golf team in the first round of the NIAA 4A State Golf Championships at Highland Falls Golf Course.

Carson High School has a new softball coach: Carlos Mendeguia

Carlos Mendeguia, the former Carson High basketball coach, has been hired as the school’s new head softball coach.

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FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2015 file photo, the Homeland Security Department headquarters in northwest Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. Bitterly admitting defeat, House Republicans on Tuesday abandoned their attempts to use the Homeland Security Department's spending bill to force concessions from President Barack Obama on immigration, and sent him legislation to fund the agency through the end of the budget year with no strings attached. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

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FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 file photo, police officers stand along the Las Vegas Strip near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino during a shooting at a country music festival, in Las Vegas. Police initially said Stephen Paddock stopped firing on the music festival concert crowd below to shoot through his door and wound a Mandalay Bay security guard who was outside. On Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, they said the guard actually was wounded before Paddock started the massacre. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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State Buildings and Grounds workers Justin Disney and Phil Nemanic put the finishing touches on Haloween decorations at the Governor's Mansion Wednesday.

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Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Joey Trotter monitors speed with a Lidar tool on Roop Street. He is part of the Motors Unit that works to enforce traffic laws in Carson City.

Michael Mongelli

Michael Mongelli died at home surrounded by his family on Friday, October 13, 2017.

James Emmett Wallace, Jr

Jim passed away peacefully at home in Silver Springs on October 2nd, 2017.

Saturday, October 14

Stevens, Gallup lead Colorado State past Nevada Wolf Pack, 44-42

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Nick Stevens threw three of his four touchdown passes to Michael Gallup and Dalyn Dawkins had a career-high 195 yards rushing, including a 59-yard scoring run, to help Colorado State hold off Nevada for a 44-42 win Saturday night.

Darrell Moody: Soccer officials need to be more diplomatic

Officiating is a thankless task. It’s the only job/hobby where you’re expected to be perfect at the start and get better from there.

Prep Roundup: Carson High boys soccer shuts out Manogue

Despite missing three starters, Carson High put on one of its most dominant performances of the season Saturday afternoon.

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Hannah Golik and Tobi Arreola were named 2017 Fall Homecoming Queen and King at Carson High.

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PHS JAG 1 and JAG 2 Classes with Chyanne Corley, JAG Specialist

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Bill Calhoun raises a paddle during the live auction, one of the most popular and enduring events at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Luau each year. The live auction portion of the event raised well over $60,000 this year.

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Carson High Schol EDU 110 students visiting CCSD Superintendent Richard Stokes at the district office

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Carson High School students Logan Johnson on the left tracking asteroids for his Senior Project.

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Carson High School EDU 110 students visiting the University of Nevada, Reno recently.

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Best in Nevada Fire Prevention & Awareness Poster winner was Carson High School's Ashley Figueroa.

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You can help decide what Western Nevada College campuses need in the future by attending a community forum on Oct. 24 in the Bonanza Room at Carson City Community Center.

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Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company will present Beauty and the Beast on weekends from Nov. 4-19 at the Carson City Community Center.

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Seniors Daritza Ortega and Adam Fenton usinge-Clinical Works.

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Nevada's Kelton Moore rushes against Hawaii on Saturday.

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Dayton's Trenton Thompson drops back to throw during Friday's game.

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Dayton's Carson Keith runs into a South Tahoe defender during Friday's game.

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Darryll Heyward and Dawson Lamb bring down a Manogue player who loses the ball on his way down Friday night at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.

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The Senators gang tackle a Manogue player Friday night.

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Senior Abel Carter finds daylight through the Manogue defense Friday night.

Manogue scores 27 unanswered to defeat Carson High

Missed opportunities. Carson High’s inability to take advantage of some good field position and a couple of big penalties led to the Senators’ 34-21 loss to Bishop Manogue on Friday at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.

Friday, October 13

24 advance from Web.com qualifier

DAYTON — Eric Onesi of Bear, Del., fired a final round 5-under 67 to finish as low qualifier at 21-under for the tournament and lead a group of 24 qualifiers who advanced on Friday from Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

Prep Roundup: Damonte Ranch pulls away to beat Douglas

Cade McNamara threw three first-half touchdown passes to put Damonte Ranch on track to a 42-7 Homecoming victory against Douglas on Friday night in Reno.

Carson High Notebook: Defense scores first touchdown of season

The Carson High defense got on the scoreboard for the first time all season in Friday’s 35-21 home loss to Bishop Manogue.

Dayton falls behind early, loses to South Tahoe

DAYTON — The Dayton High football team fell behind early Friday night and couldn’t get its offense moving until it was much too late.

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Stephen T. Mather (1867-1930), an industrialist and conservationist, was the first director of the National Park Service.

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View of the exquisite hand-blown glass flowers, created by famed artist Dale Chihuly, which cover the lobby ceiling at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas.

Nevada Wolf Pack’s confidence renewed heading to Colorado State

The Nevada Wolf Pack headed to Colorado State this week with a renewed sense of confidence and optimism. “If all the phases of the game play together, the offense, the defense, the special teams, we should have no problem beating this team,” said Wolf Pack linebacker Travis Wilson of Nevada’s Mountain West matchup with Colorado State (4-2, 2-0) at Fort Collins, Colo.

Roger Diez: Second place a bad place to be last week

It was a no good, awful, terrible, bad weekend for the second-place in points in both the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and the Formula One series, as both took a serious hit in the title standings. Kyle Busch suffered an encounter with the wall from which he never recovered, finishing 8 laps down in 29th and dropping from second to sixth in the championship standings.

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Mike stands by his father, Bud, who started Berney Realty in January 1968.

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Mike Berney, left, is being joined by his son, Josh, in the family business Cari Norcutt began operating 40 years after Mike's father launched it.

Hazel J Law

Hazel J Law, 87 of Carson City, passed away on October 11, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800

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President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order on health care in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Donald Trump arrives to speak to the 2017 Value Voters Summit, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Donald Trump shows an executive order on health care that he signed in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Donald Trump shows an executive order on health care that he signed in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Donald Trump waves after signing an executive order on health care in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Donald Trump arrives to the 2017 Value Voters Summit, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 file photo, drapes billow out of broken windows at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, following a deadly shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. Two hotel employees had called for help and reported that gunman Stephen Paddock sprayed a hallway with bullets, striking an unarmed security guard in the leg, several minutes before Paddock opened fire from the resort on a crowd below at a musical performance, killing dozens of people and injuring hundreds. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

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FILE - In this Monday, Oct. 9, 2017 file photo, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo discusses the Route 91 Harvest festival mass shooting at the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in Las Vegas. On Monday, Lombardo said Paddock shot and wounded the security guard outside his door and opened fire through his door around 9:59 p.m. - six minutes before shooting into the crowd. That was a different account from the one police gave last week: that Paddock shot the guard, Jesus Campos, after unleashing his barrage of fire on the crowd. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File)

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FILE - This undated file photo provided by Eric Paddock shows his brother, Las Vegas gunman Stephen Paddock. Police initially said Stephen Paddock stopped firing on the music festival concert crowd below to shoot through his door and wound a Mandalay Bay security guard who was outside. On Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, they said the guard actually was wounded before Paddock started the massacre. (Courtesy of Eric Paddock via AP, File)

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Hundreds of applicants are expected to attend next week’s fall job fair at the Fallon Convention Center.

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These stone ruins are just about all that remain of the former mining camp of Johnnie, said to be the site of the legendary Lost Breyfogle Mine.

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From left are M. J. Dodson, Cottonwood Elementary School Librarian Elizabeth Sabo and Literacy Chair Peggy Gray.

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Ian Stoddard’s third-grade class received dictionaires. In the back are M. J. Dodson, left, Literacy Chair Peggy Gray and Joy Hidek.

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Classic cars line up in front of the Fallon Theater for a show & shine; later in the evening, the theater showed American Graffiti.

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Lonnie Ward, of Fernley, sets his 1967 El Camino up for display during the Fallon Theater's car show and movie night.

Thursday, October 12

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Bear, Delaware's Eric Onesi checks out the 2nd green Thursday at the Web.com tournament.

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Luke McClellan drives the 2nd fairway Thursday at the Dayton Valley Golf Course.

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Luke McClellan of Bluffton, S.C. eyes the hole at the Web.com tournament Thursday.

Prep Roundup: Dayton High looks to end skid against South Tahoe

Dayton High’s football team seeks to end its five-game Northern 3A losing streak when it hosts South Tahoe on Friday at 7 p.m.

Knapp, Onesi tied after 54-holes in Web.com Tour Qualifier at Dayton Valley

DAYTON — Jake Knapp of Costa Mesa, California and Eric Onesi of Bear, Delaware have been at the top of the leaderboard since the first round and remain tied for the 54-hole lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.

Joe Santoro: Hey, still (slight) chance for a bowl

The Nevada Wolf Pack football team needs to treat Saturday night’s game at Colorado State as if it’s a bowl game. The Pack, now 1-5, has to win five of its last six games to become bowl eligible. You could argue the Pack has already wasted its chance of going to a bowl by losing to Idaho State and Fresno State. But, hey, there’s still a chance.

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The Union held a grand opening party Thursday night in Carson City.

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The Hub Coffee Roasters owner Mark Trujillo speaks with Battle Born Social's David Stern Thursday in the new coffee bar inside The Union. Opening is slated for Monday, October 23rd.

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General Manager Nick Meyer (left, holding scissors) and co-owner Mark Estee cut the grand opening ribbon Thursday evening at The Union in downtown Carson City.

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A nurse with a patient about to have a mammogram.

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Ashby Trotter focuses as she returns the ball during her match in North Tahoe.

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Jaime Bekiares prepares to return the ball during a singles match in Tahoe.

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Blake Malkovich and Myles Getto, No. 2 doubles team for boys, prepare for the serve.

Wave tennis enters playoffs with strong odds at advancing to state

The goal of reaching the state tournament is still alive for the Greenwave boys and girls tennis teams.

Elsie Michele Volk (Mich)

It is with such sadness and heavy hearts that the Volk family announces the passing of our dear mother, Elsie Michele Volk (Mich) as known to her friends and family, at the age of 86 on January 27, 2017. Michele was born on September 22, 1930 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to Richard and Blanche Swanson.

Andrew Joseph Janas

Andrew Joseph Janas, 27, passed away Friday, September 29th.

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Ally Lister hits the ball toward the green during the 3A Regional Golf Tournament in Fallon.

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Kaitlyn Hunter puts her ball into a hole at the Fallon Golf Course.

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Aspen Mori evades one of Lowry's players at the CCHS soccer field.

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Fallon's Sean McCormick tries to stay inbounds in Friday's game against Truckee.

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Truckee's Gracy Lisanti (6) reaches for the ball after return from Fallon's Jordan Beyer.

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Brock Richardson runs the ball back during kickoff drills this week. Fallon hosts Sparks tonight in the final regular season football game.

On the road to state

Two members of the Lady Wave golf team will represent Fallon at this year’s state tournament in Pahrump.

Wave battles Lowry

Despite a 2-0 loss to Lowry, the Lady Wave soccer team had one of its best matches of the season Wednesday.

Next 2 weeks are crucial in playoff push

The playoff atmosphere has arrived for the Greenwave.

Stepping up to quarterback

After the Greenwave football team’s first quarterback was injured, CCHS junior Sean McCormick stepped in, showing his diversity on the football field and leading the Green and White to two wins.

Surging Truckee defeats Lady Wave

Truckee is proving it may be the high school volleyball team to beat when Fallon hosts the Northern 3A regional tournament next month.

Planning to derail Sparks tonight

Two teams going in opposite directions face each other tonight in the Greenwave’s final regular season football game at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

Dennis V. Anderson

Dennis Anderson passed away peacfully on October 2, 2017 in Carson City.

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Carrie White will lead a free painting demonstration on Saturday.

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Marta Adams (left) and Robert Halstead led 'Yucca Mountain 101,' a Sierra Nevada Forums event, on Tuesday.

Wednesday, October 11

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Angel Gonzalez battles with a Galena player Wednesday evening at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.

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Senior Christian Martinez heads the ball against Galena Wednesday night at Carson High.

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Isael Lopez battles for possession of the ball Wednesday night at CHS.

Short-handed Carson High boys soccer gives up late goal, ties Galena

For the second straight game, the Carson High boys soccer team played short-handed down the stretch.

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Eddie Olson of Aptos, Ca. tees off on the third Wednesday at Dayton Valley Golf Course.

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Jake Sarnoff of Manhattan Beach, Ca. tees off during the Web.com tour at Dayton Valley Golf Course Wednesday.

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On top of the leaderboard Wednesday Eric Onesi of Bear, Delaware tees off during 2nd round play at the Web.com tournament.

Prep Roundup: Carson High boys tennis doubles teams win opening matches

RENO — All three of Carson High’s doubles teams won their opening round matches at the Northern 4A Regional Tennis Championships on Wednesday.

Knapp takes lead after windy 2nd round in Web.com Tour qualifier at Dayton Valley

DAYTON — Jake Knapp of Costa Mesa, Calif. fired a 5-under par 67 in blustery conditions to take the 36-hole lead in Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club on Wednesday.

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Gerry O’Connor and Richard Mandel kick off the Brewery Arts Center's fourth Celtic Series on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater.

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Jeff Moser (far right) toasts his family, son Charlie (left) and wife Kristy (center) with Randy Gaa (second from left) at The Union Eatery, Tap House and Coffee. The restaurant celebrates its Grand Opening with a community party benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada and The Greenhouse Project today from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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The cast of ‘Eurydice’ rehearses in advance of opening night.

Carson High’s Acosta holds his own

Quickness and guile. It’s the recipe to success for Carson High defensive lineman Jon Acosta.

Vida Maud Holbrook Smith

Vida was born four miles NE of Fallon, Nevada to John L. and Martha Fay Freeman Holbrook on her grandparent’s ranch on November 2, 1925.

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Carson City and the Nevada Division of State Lands and Carson City are talking about a possible land swap so the former Nevada National Guard Armory can be developed for commercial use.

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Carson City acquired the frontage road to the former Nevada National Guard Armory for part of a multi-use path being added when South Carson Street is redesigned.

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Barbara Perkins with Julie Moss

Deborah S. Oversen

Deborah S. Oversen, 67, died October 9, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Delores S. Branham

Delores S. Branham, 79, died October 6, 2017 in Dayton, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Amelia Rosanna Letizia

Surrounded by her family, Amelia Letizia was called to heaven on October 2, 2017 after a long illness.

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Natalie Anderson celebrates a win over Galena on Tuesday night.

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Karen Beglin putts on the second hole during the regional tournament on Tuesday.

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Jill Beglin chips on to the second hole green at the regional tournament on Tuesday.

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Karen Beglin eyes her tee shot on the first hole at the regional tournament on Tuesday.

Tuesday, October 10

Sierra Lutheran girls win 2A golf title

WEST WENDOVER — Led by Kami Niles’ 86, the Sierra Lutheran girls golf team won the 2A state tournament in convincing fashion Tuesday.

Beglins lead Carson High girls golf back to state

The six-year state drought is over for the Carson High girls golf team.

Senators do it again

Five-set matches and the Carson Senators volleyball team. So far it’s been a match made in heaven.

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From left Joseph, Bridgett, Cassandra and Jake Avendano.

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Carl Erquiaga, Pete Olsen and Bus Scharmann discuss the contents of a rapid rehousing contract.

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Shannon Ernst detailed information about two proposed community development contracts to the county commissioners.

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The Greenwave mascot appears before a homecoming sign.

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The Greenwave cheerleaders perform before the homecoming crowd.

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Band major Owen Lattin leads the Greenwave off the field before the football game kicks off.

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The CCHS Junior ROTC color guard marches onto the field prior to playing of the National Anthem.

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Hannah Evans and Dawson Frost were named the Homecoming Queen and King for Churchill County High School on Friday night. .

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Janet Sidoti Delude, daughter of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Peter J. Sidoti, who was rescued from the stricken troopship Rohna, holds a photo of the ship taken two or three years before it was sunk by a German glider bomb nearly 75 years ago during World War II.

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Wayne Theriault’s ‘Trumpet by Candlelight.’ The musician will be trumpet soloist at the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra’s autumn concert on Saturday.

Community sports: Youth basketball registration in Carson City

Registration for Carson City Parks & Rec youth basketball has started.

Carson High notebook: Manogue game could affect playoff hunt

A potential first round home playoff game could be on the line when Carson hosts Bishop Manogue on Friday at the Jim Frank Track & Field Complex.

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Former state treasurer Kate Marshall is a candidate for lieutenant governor.

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Nevada State Sen. Pat Spearman said it is for Democrats to register people to vote and then to get out the vote including in midterms.

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Jason Kander is a former Secretary of State for Missouri and retired intelligence officer in the Army National Guard.

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William McCurdy II is chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party.

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Hall of Fame inductees chat prior to being introduced at the homecoming football game.

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Modern era Hall of Fame inductees include Jennifer Hucke, who led Fallon to two state volleyball titles (1999-2000) and played for Stanford University; Rachel Sorensen Lewis, a state champion jumper and basketball player for the University of Nevada in the late 1990s; and Jodi Dolan, a member of the state high-school AAA all-state softball team for three seasons and a softball player at Ohio State University in the mid-1990s whose name appears in the record book 48 times.

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Two Fallon state championship football coaches, Tony Klenakis, Sr., left, who was inducted into the Greenwave Hall of Fame, and Brooke Hill, who coached Fallon to a title win in 2015, talk after the ceremony.

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Classmates from the 1950s Val York, right, Dave Lumos, center, and Rich Lee were inducted Saturday night.

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Charyce Ramsey moves the ball down the court during Thursday's CCMS 8-grade basketball game.

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Addie Smith goes down as she struggles for the ball with one of Yerington's players.

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Darci Owens races the ball down the court during the Lady Wave's middle school game against Yerington.

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Fallon’s Jacob Weber (25) stops Gavin Byington near the line of scrimmage.

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Fallon quarterback Sean McCormick (4) breaks loose for a big play against Elko with Lorenzo Coria in pursuit.

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Karlee Hitchcock goes to launch a kill past Elko's defenders.

Fallon tops Lady Spartans, falls to Elko

SPRING CREEK — Lady Spartans Volleyball battled it out against the Fallon Greenwave Friday night on Spring Creek’s court.

McCormick powers Fallon to homecoming win

Fallon quarterback Sean McCormick made life uncomfortable for Elko Friday night.

Wave crushes Yerington

Churchill County Middle School’s Lady Wave basketball teams dominated the court against Yerington Thursday, taking home wins in both games.

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LEEP scholarship recipient Joseph Hill, who attends Western Nevada College in Fallon.

Joseph M. Kellen

Joseph M. Kellen, 30+ year resident of Carson City, NV, passed away on October 6th, surrounded by his family.

Robert A. Aldama

Robert A. Aldama died peacefully at Carson Tahoe Hospital on September 15th in Carson City, Nevada at the age of 75.

Barbara Stevens Ghiglia

Barbara Stevens Ghiglia passed away at her home in Fallon Sunday, October 8, 2017, after a lengthy illness.Barbara was born July 6, 1942 in Santa Barbara, California to Robert and Ethel Stevens.

Marilyn J. Veatch

Marilyn J. Veatch, 93, died October 8, 2017 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

LaJune A. de Pourtales

LaJune A. de Pourtales, 89 died October 6, 2017 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Joseph M. Kellen

Joseph M. Kellen, 82, died October 6, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Jerrel Don Whisnand

Jerrel Don Whisnand was born in Witchita Falls, Texas.

Monday, October 9

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Carson City resident Sage Donnelly trains for an upcoming competition.

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Kayaker Sage Donnelly displays a handful of medals she has won in competitive kayaking.

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Joe Santoro: Saturday was no longer groundhog day

Air Afraid finally turned into Air Raid on Saturday night at Mackay Stadium. It took nearly six games, a handful of quarterback changes and a truckload of wide receivers and running backs jumping into the mix but the Nevada Wolf Pack much-hyped offense has finally showed up for the 2017 season. The Wolf Pack rolled out a season-high 35 points, 566 total yards and 26 first downs while steamrolling the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors.

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Crime scene tape still surrounds a home on East Third Street in Silver Springs on Monday after two bodies were discovered by local authorities on Saturday night.

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The remains of a car sits near the Fountaingrove Inn Hotel as it burns at rear in Santa Rosa, Calif., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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A firefighter covers his eyes as he walks past a burning hillside in Santa Rosa, Calif., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through Northern California, sending residents on a headlong flight to safety through smoke and flames as homes burned. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Firefighters hose down a burning tree in Santa Rosa, Calif., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through Northern California early Monday, sending residents on a headlong flight to safety through smoke and flames as homes burned. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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A man hoses the roof of a home in Santa Rosa, Calif., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through Northern California early Monday, sending residents on a headlong flight to safety through smoke and flames as homes burned. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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A woman takes a photo of the sun covered from smoke and haze from fires in Santa Rosa, Calif., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through Northern California early Monday, sending residents on a headlong flight to safety through smoke and flames as homes burned. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Flames from a wildfire consume a home Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, east of Napa, Calif. The fire is one of several burning across Northern California's wine country. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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The sun rises as flames from a wildfire burn Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, east of Napa, Calif. The fire is one of several burning across Northern California's wine country. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Flames from a wildfire consume a home Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, east of Napa, Calif. Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through Northern California early Monday, sending residents on a headlong flight to safety through smoke and flames as homes burned. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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Trees burn behind houses in a residential area in Santa Rosa, Calif., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Two women hug as they watch houses burn in Santa Rosa, Calif., Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

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Flames from a wildfire burn Monday, Oct. 9, 2017, in Napa, Calif. The fire is one of several burning across Northern California's wine country. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Wayne E. Testolin

Wayne Testolin was born in Fallon, NV to Edna Penola and Gilbert Testolin on May 15, 1949. Wayne spent his formative years in Fallon and Smokey Valley, Nevada ranching with his family.

Esther Virginia Nilson

Esther Virginia Nilson, 93, from Minden went to heaven on October 5, 2017.

Benjamin Reynoso

Benjamin Reynoso, 85 of Gardnerville passed away on October 5, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775 888-6800

Sunday, October 8

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Isael Lopez (4) competes for posession at midfield Saturday against Douglas at DHS.

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Ernesto Lamas (22) moves the ball upfield against Douglas Saturday at DHS.

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Hawaii linebacker Solomon Matautia (27), left, looks to hit Nevada running back Blake Wright (33) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)

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Hawaii quarterback Dru Brown looks to pass against Nevada in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)

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Nevada running back Blake Wright (33), left, runs away from Hawaii's Daniel Lewis Jr. (4) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)

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Jordan Wright of Incline Village will play at Dayton Valley Golf Club in an effort to earn his PGA Tour qualifiying card.

Saturday, October 7

Nevada Wolf Pack tops Hawaii for Norvell’s first win as head coach

The Jay Norvell era finally has its first victory.

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Carson High's Rheanna Jackson competes Saturday at the Clovis Invitational.

Darrell Moody: Change the baseball playoff formula, please

I have never been a fan of the one-game wild card playoff in baseball.

Gomez’ late goals lifts Carson High boys soccer over Douglas

MINDEN — Osvaldo Gomez couldn’t have picked a better time to score his first goal of the season.

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A 40-year-old lifting screw sits beside a brand new one that is ready to be installed Wednesday at the Carson City Water Resource Recovery Facility.

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Carson City Public Works Utility Manager David Bruketta talks about one of the brand new digester mixing pumps that have been installed Wednesday.

Prep Roundup: Carson High’s Rheanna Jackson shines at Fresno event

FRESNO, Calif. — Rheanna Jackson finished sixth overall in 19:13.7 to lead Carson High’s varsity girls cross country team to 17th place in Division II at the annual Clovis Invitational at Woodward Park.

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CHS Dean, Marc Rodina, Principal Tasha Fuson, and Vice Principal Bob Chambers Getting Their Blue On for the Week of Respect.

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes handing out root beer floats during the CHS Week of Respect.

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Fellowship of Christian Athletes handing out root beer floats during the CHS Week of Respect.

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CHS students having fun playing games during the Week of Respect.

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CHS Senior in the Spotlight Rheanna Jackson

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CHS English Shelly Bale requesting books from the Carson City community for the Carson High School Senior Project Book Drive.

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CHS’ Advancement Via Individual Determination students.

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Air Force Thunderbird pilot talking with students in the CHS Library.

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Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.

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Nevada Poetry Out Loud champion Gabrielle Hunt of Yerington recites a poem in the 2017 National Finals in Washington, D.C.

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Hannah McDonald takes the helm as new director for Partnership Carson City.

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PGA hopefuls, including Incline’s Jordan Wright, tee it up in Dayton

DAYTON — For the 23rd consecutive year a PGA Tour qualifying tournament will be played at Dayton Valley Golf Club this week. A lot has changed since Arnold Palmer’s venerable layout first hosted Q-school in 1995.

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Students in Kat Simmons’ stand-up comedy class graced the stage at A to Zen on Sept. 11 for their comedy graduation performance. From left: Karen Linsley, Mike Epps, Tracey Anderson, Sean Bridges, Vickie Musni, Craig Musni, James More, Heather Goulding and Kirk McClure. The performance marked the culmination of a six-week workshop in which students wrote a five-minute routine. They also learned skills for overcoming stage fright and gaining confidence. Simmons noted that many students say everything seems easier after having to get on stage and be funny. To reserve a spot for the spring workshop, call 775-721-8864.

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Douglas running back Dakota Lowden looks to get by a Hug defender Friday night at Keith Roman Field.

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Nevada's Ty Gangi hands off to Jaxson Kincaide against Fresno State in the first half of Saturday's game in Fresno, Calif.

Douglas High picks up Homecoming win against Hug

MINDEN — Five possessions and four scores. It may have been the best offensive half of football the Douglas Tigers have played all season.

Friday, October 6

Prep Roundup: Dayton High girls’ soccer tops Yerington

YERINGTON — Sydney Strickler scored three first-half goals to lead Dayton High’s girls soccer team to an 8-1 win over Yerington on Friday night.

Lowry gets its first win at expense of Dayton High

WINNEMUCCA — After two weeks of close calls, the Lowry High School football team finally picked up its first win of the season on Friday night.

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Links of the 'Kindness Chain' have words or acts of kindness printed on them Friday at Fritsch Elementary.

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Fritsch Elementary 5th graders hold a 'Chain of Kindness' above their heads Friday.

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Students at Fritsch Elementary School form the word RESPECT on Friday as part of Week of Respect campaign as a drone flys over to take photos.

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Students at Fremont Elementary School also participated in forming the word RESPECT Friday morning for a drone photoshoot, as part of the Week of Respect campaign.

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Students at Fritsch Elementary School form the word RESPECT on Friday as part of Week of Respect campaign as a drone flys over to take photos.

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FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2013, file photo, an employee of North Raleigh Guns demonstrates how a "bump" stock works at the Raleigh, N.C., shop. The gunman who unleashed hundreds of rounds of gunfire on a crowd of concertgoers in Las Vegas on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, attached what is called a "bump-stock" to two of his weapons, in effect converting semiautomatic firearms into fully automatic ones. (AP Photo/Allen Breed, File)

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The new manufacturing lab is up and running at Carson High School.

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CHS sophomore Jordan Jacoby works on an Electrical Mechanic Simulation Machine Friday in the new manufacturing lab at Carson High.

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People tour Western Nevada College’s new NV Energy Industrial Technology Lab Thursday at WNC.

Roger Diez: Dover victory lifts Kyle Busch into second place

Kyle Busch’s Dover victory last Sunday vaulted him past Kyle Larson to second behind Martin Truex Jr. in the point standings, and set the field for the next round of playoff races.

Nevada Wolf Pack seeks confidence boost against Hawaii

RENO — Jay Norvell is looking for a few good, confident men.

Brian D. Buffo

Brian D. Buffo, 42 of Carson City passed away on October 1, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals and Cremations. 775-888-6800

Dennis V. Anderson

Dennis V. Anderson, 67 of Carson City passed away on October 2, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals and Cremations. 775-888-6800

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Anastasia Potter

Anastasia Potter left this earth on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she headed home to her “mansion in the sky.” She was a daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend.

LaVonne Mae (Johnson) Barnard

LaVonne Mae (Johnson) Barnard was born in Minneapolis, MN to parents Paul and Sophie Johnson along with sibling brothers Bobbi, Dean, Dickie and sister Lois McCall, all now deceased.

Thursday, October 5

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Shea DeJoseph bumps a Douglas serve Thursday night at DHS.

Prep Roundup: Carson High volleyball bests Douglas in five sets

MINDEN — Going five sets seems to be a good omen for the Carson High volleyball team.

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Packed with a few personal belongings, Dayton residents Larry and Ruth Smith leave their home that was damaged by flooding in January.

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Lyon County officials had concerns that a retention pond in east Dayton could cause posible flooding in the area.

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The cast of ‘The Instein Inn -or- Frank’s Mad Pad,’ a comedy by Misfits Theater Group.

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Violinist Carla Trynchuk will perform as guest soloist with the Carson City Symphony on Oct. 22. She will lead a free artist-in residence workshop on Oct. 19.

Dayton High, Lowry looking to end losing streaks

One thing is certain, a league losing streak will come to an end Friday when Lowry hosts Dayton in a Northern 3A football game.

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United Blood Service technician Raelena Valenzuela, left, prepares Churchill County High School student Angelina Mattern to give blood Wednesday morning.

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United Blood Service technician Raelena Valenzuela, left, prepares Churchill County High School student Angelina Mattern to give blood Wednesday morning.

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This year’s homecoming court include back row from left, Sean McCormick, Broder Thurston, Kaitlyn Hunter, Hannah Evans, Dawson Frost Thomas McCormick and Kodus Wehe. Front row: Lorynn Fagg, Abigail Ritts, Arianna Rochester and Jenna Bradley. Not pictured is Trenten Thom.

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The flying stinging bug known as the Yellow Jacket.

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The flying stinging bug known as the Yellow Jacket.

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An early 20th century gas station in Bodie, Calif., features two pumps.

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The Fall Film Series features Dance on Film beginning tonight with the 1935 movie, “Top Hat,” with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

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Lily is a three-year-old female border collie/Lab mix who would love a home with no cats but she does love other dogs.

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O.J. Simpson was released from the Lovelock Correctional Center on Monday where he served time for a botched robbery committed a decade ago.

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Educators Ed Arcniega, left, and Elmo Dericco attended a reunion in 2007 for the 50th anniversary of the 1957 sports teams winning state titles. Arciniega passed away on Wednesday at the age of 92.

HOF brings the past back to life

There is no sports history class at Churchill County High School.

❯❯Taking their rightful place

The tables and stage are on their way. The guest list is impressive.

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A man pauses at a memorial for the victims of a mass shooting in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

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Hannah McDonald takes the helm as new director for Partnership Carson City.

Andrew Woods Corbin

Beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend Andrew was taken from us too soon.

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Wyatt Logan's horse is led around the field during the Western Heritage Ranch Roping and Hot Iron Branding rodeo.

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Wyatt Logan mounts the calf he'll ride in the rodeo.

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Mayor Ken Tedford presents Wyatt Logan with the key to the city at Pizza Barn.

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Wyatt Logan, center, came to Fallon to compete in youth rodeo after being diagnosed with cancer. Also pictured, left to right from back, are Tennise Logan, Linda Logan, Ken Tedford and Addison Logan.

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Wyatt Logan suits up for his day at the rodeo.

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Rylee Buckmaster sets the ball up in the first set in Fallon’s volleyball match against Sparks.

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Goalkeeper Cesar Molina dives to stop the ball during a Greenwave home soccer match.

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Adan Ugalde kicks the ball toward Dayton's end of the field during a recent match.

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Cowboy Fast Draw Association returns to the Churchill County Fairgrounds this weekend to celebrating its 15th anniversary.

Making a dream come true

Western Heritage Group and the city of Fallon granted a wish over the weekend, allowing 8-year-old Wyatt Logan to spend a day as a cowboy.

Wave stops Railroaders in 3A volleyball

The Lady Wave discovered Wednesday it had an ace up its collective sleeve.

Shooting for a world championship

The Cowboy Fast Draw Association is celebrating its 15th anniversary in Fallon this year with its signature event through Sunday at the Churchill County Fairgrounds.

Fallon soccer falls to Highlanders

The Greenwave soccer team traveled to Incline Village over the weekend, coming away with a 8-2 loss.

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Reid Clyburn, left, races down the field as Nick Delgado holds off Fernley's defense.

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Brock Richardson, left, and Tallon Amezquita converge on Fernley's Aaron Proctor.

Fallon hosts Elko in homecoming tilt

After plowing more than 400 rushing yards in a romp over Dayton, the Greenwave football team will face one of the better defenses in the league tonight.

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Jakki Ford will sing with Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Coffee on Oct. 10.

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Fort Churchill State Historic Park will be the site of Halloween activities from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 21.

Jerry Lee Lucas

Jerry Lee Lucas, 82, died September 29, 2017 in Yerington, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Wednesday, October 4

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Efren Ramirez boots the ball downfield against Wooster Wednesday night at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.

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Cesar Medina works the ball through the Wooster defense Wednesday night at CHS.

Prep Roundup: CHS boys’ soccer showdown ends in tie

Carson High came into Wednesday’s home showdown against Wooster with an opportunity to virtually secure the Sierra League regular-season crown with a victory.

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Muscle Powered is among 19 finalists from across the state for the 2017 Governor's Points of Light Awards, the highest honor bestowed on volunteers, volunteer managers, and volunteer organizations in Nevada. They will be honored Thursday in Las Vegas where the winners for each category will be announced. Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Momentum

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A driver was killed in Lyon County early Saturday morning when he tried to avoid a horse.

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A person of interest sought in connection with a homicide at the Hard Rock Hotel in Casino in Stateline on Tuesday.

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A picture of a silver 2001 BMW similar to one belonging to the victim of a homicide found in a Stateline hotel room on Tuesday.

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at Las Vegas McCarran International airport to meet with victims and first responders of the mass shooting, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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President Donald Trump talks to reporters before getting into his vehicle at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport to go meet with victims and first responders of the mass shooting, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, left, greets President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump as they arrive Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport to meet with victims and first responders of the mass shooting. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Former football legend O.J. Simpson signs documents at the Lovelock Correctional Center, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Lovelock, Nev. Simpson was released from the Lovelock Correctional Center in northern Nevada early Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (Brooke Keast/Nevada Department of Corrections via AP)

Remembering Maxine C. Butler

Maxine Butler, 78, passed away in her sleep at home on Thursday, September 28, 2017, in Carson City, Nevada, after a five year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born August 28, 1939, to Rudolph and Caroline Mewes on a farm in Clayton, Wisconsin.

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The ghost town of Bodie is maintained in a state of arrested decay by the California State Parks system.

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Bodie is the topic of the next Writers’ Wednesday lecture on Oct. 11 at the Nevada Historical Society in Reno.

Frank Zila

Frank Zila, a resident of Carson City, passed away on September 28th.

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Carson City resident Becky Wilson (middle) poses with friends hours before the deadly shooting at the Las Vegas Route 91 festival.

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A bear wanders around in the Al Tahoe neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe in early September.

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Student cellists last summer. After-school cello classes begin Oct. 13.

Tuesday, October 3

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Churchill County High School is having a Las Vegas blood drive today from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the library. Presently, the number of appointment slots has been increased to between 30-40 and is open to the community. Call 800-696-4484. From left HOSA members Amanda Olsen, Will Swisher, Hunter Cooper, Shaw Lee, Kenzi Bernard, Olivia Parkerson and Karlee Hitchcock. In the vehicle are Jace Harmon and Chase Irvin.

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FFA was one of many groups participating in Monday’s homecoming parade.

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The Churchill County High School band plays the school’s fight song in Monday’s homecoming parade.

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The bell tolled for each victim Tuesday morning at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fallon.

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A woman prays at First Southern Baptist Church for the shooting victims.

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The Rev. Trudy Erquiaga of Holy Trinity Churchill pulls a rope to toll the church’s bell.

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Carson's Chance Smith is forced out of bounds by a North Valleys player during a kick return earlier this season.

Prep roundup: Carson High girls soccer falls to Wooster

The Carson High girls soccer team dropped into the cellar of the Sierra League thanks to a 4-3 Northern 4A loss to Wooster on Tuesday at CHS.

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Late-harvest fondue served on gluten-free corn tortillas.

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Tomatoes and peppers are simmered until soft.

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A medley of peppers, tomatoes, herbs and other veggies create a late-harvest fondue dish.

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The art of Scott Tyzbir is being featured at the Carson City Art Gallery.

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Birthday Party I, a painting by Susanne Forestieri.

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Sgt. 1st Class Charleston Hartfield, 34, a Soldier in the 100th Quartermaster Company headquartered in Las Vegas, was attending the concert when he was shot and killed.

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Ronald Coleman, right, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, talks to a fellow veteran.

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Vietnam veterans Don Bemis, left, and Richard “Rick” Anderson read the description about Huey 174.

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Visitors look at the restored Huey 174, which was shot down in Vietnam 48 years ago.

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Richard 'Rick' Arnold, who served three tours in Vietnam, stands next to Huey 174.

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‘What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities — One Coffee Shop, Dog Run, and Open-Mike Night at a Time’ by Dar Williams

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Bailey Skeen shoots for the basket as part of the Churchill County Middle School basketball team.

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Micky McAlexander practices her shot on the basket during a basketball practice.

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Kamryn Paladini jumps to shoot a basket during a Lady Wave middle school basketball practice,

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Coach Keith Lund advises Kaitlyn Hoffman on her stance while shooting as the team practices before playing Fernley.

Community sports: Raiders knock off Packers in flag football

The Raiders pulled away in the second half to beat the Packers, 40-21, in the featured match-up of the Talents Carson City NFL Flag Football League at Eagle Valley Middle School.

Carson High football coach challenges his team

Blair Roman, Carson High’s veteran football coach, has thrown down a challenge to his football team.

Carson City conducting survey on Eagle Valley Golf Course

Carson City wants your opinion on the Eagle Valley Golf Course.

William J. Peel

William J. Peel, 85, died September 30, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Middle school basketball shooting for the top

Halfway through its regular season the Churchill County Middle School girls’ basketball team is doing well.

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The seniors Stacy Kalt prepares to handoff the ball in the first quarter.

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Leilani Otuafi takes a pitch and rushes for an 84-yard touchdown to put the juniors on top, 19-7.

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Chandler McAlexander prepares to kick the ball as it comes toward her.

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Indica Simspon maneuvers the ball away from the Fallon goal during a match earlier this season.

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Fallon running back Brock Richardson finds an opening created by Ben Dooley (back) and the offensive line against Dayton.

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Fallon's Trevor Brown disrupts the pass intended for Dayton's Jeff Walker on Friday.

Fallon shuts out Dayton

DAYTON — A week after suffering significant injuries, the Greenwave football team went back to work on Friday, turning Dayton into its latest casualty.

Junior girls storm back for powderpuff win

After spotting the Senior Class a touchdown, Churchill County High School’s Junior Class roared back with three unanswered touchdowns to win the annual Greenwave powderpuff football game Monday night at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.

A tale of two halves

Saturday’s Lady Wave soccer match in Incline saw different styles of play from one half to the other.

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4-Hers shoot off rockets they built in a past 4-H National Youth Science Day activity held on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

Randy Scott Richardson

Randy Scott Richardson laid his head upon Jesus’ chest on September 23, 2017 after showing us how to be courageous and brave in the face of cancer.

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From left, some of the Nevada Appeal winners of Nevada Press Association's 2017 Better Newspaper Contest: Photographer Jim Grant, Editor Adam Trumble, Reporter Taylor Pettaway, and Content Coordinator Molly Moser.

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Former UNR graduate Nicole Kowalewski (left) and her friend Brianna Freeman pose for a photo hours before the Route 91 shooting that left almost 60 people dead.

Agnes Prudenciado Buckheart

Agnes Prudenciado Buckheart, 83, Passed away September 25, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Walton’s Chapel of the Valley will be caring for the arrangements. 775-882-4965

Monday, October 2

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The waiting line to give blood streches outside the front door of United Blood Services and onto the sidewalk Monday morning as community members pack the facility to help victims of the Las Vegas shooting.

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More than 50 people line up in front of United Blood Services Monday morning to donate blood to victims of the Las Vegas festival shooting that occured Sunday night.

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Police officers advise people to take cover near the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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The flag flies at half-staff on Monday after the mass shooting in Las Vegas.

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Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell delivers the keynote speech about Huey 174 and service In Vietnam.

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The Northern Nevada All Veterans Honor Guard presented the colors..

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Visitors look at the restored Huey 174, which was shot down in Vietnam 48 years ago.

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Richard 'Rick' Arnold, who served three tours in Vietnam, stands next to Huey 174.

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Police officers enter the Mandalay Bay resort and casino during a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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A police officer takes cover behind a police vehicle during a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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FILE - In this May 6, 1980, file photo, former football star O.J. Simpson and friend, Nicole Brown get together at party Monday night, in Beverly Hills section of Los Angeles. The couple attended introduction party for a new geometric puzzle invented in Hungary and being distributed here as "Rubik's Cube." A Nevada prison official said early Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, O.J. Simpson, the former football legend and Hollywood star, has been released from a Nevada prison in Lovelock after serving nine years for armed robbery. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)

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Former football legend O.J. Simpson signs documents at the Lovelock Correctional Center, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Lovelock, Nev. Simpson was released from the Lovelock Correctional Center in northern Nevada early Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (Nevada Department of Corrections via AP)

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FILE - In this Dec. 16, 1979 file photo, San Francisco 49ers running back O.J. Simpson is escorted from the field by police after the final NFL football game of his career against in the Atlanta Falcons at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Simpson retired from football after the 1979 season, later being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and beginning careers in acting and football broadcasting. A Nevada prison official said early Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, O.J. Simpson, the former football legend and Hollywood star, has been released from a Nevada prison in Lovelock after serving nine years for armed robbery. (AP Photo, File)

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FILE - In this March 24, 1978, file photo, a jubilant O.J. Simpson met the press in San Francisco where the 49ers announced that Simpson had been traded to them from the Buffalo Bills. O.J. said he was ecstatic about the opportunity to play in the city where he was born. At right is San Francisco 49ers owner, Edward DeBartolo Jr. O.J. Simpson's release from a Nevada prison turns another page in one of the most dramatic falls from grace in American pop culture history. A beloved college and pro football hero in the 1960s and '70s, Simpson went on to become a movie star, sports commentator and TV pitchman in the years before the 1994 killings of his ex-wife and her friend in Los Angeles. A Nevada prison official said early Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, O.J. Simpson, the former football legend and Hollywood star, has been released from a Nevada prison in Lovelock after serving nine years for armed robbery. (AP Photo/Sal Veder, File)

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Former football legend O.J. Simpson signs documents at the Lovelock Correctional Center, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Lovelock, Nev. Simpson was released from the Lovelock Correctional Center in northern Nevada early Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (Brooke Keast/Nevada Department of Corrections via AP)

Joe Santoro: Another coach hit by Silver and Blue flu

The Nevada Wolf Pack football program can’t afford another head coaching mistake.

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Police officers stand at the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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People run from the New York New York during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Stirp in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

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A wounded person is walked in on a wheelbarrow as Las Vegas police respond during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Stirp in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

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Police officers enter the Mandalay Bay resort and casino during a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Police officers take cover near the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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A police officer takes cover behind a police vehicle during a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Police officers advise people to take cover near the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

AP | Marissa Nino/Karessa Royce

This photo provided by Marissa Nino shows a spring, 2017 self-portrait by her cousin Karessa Royce, 22, lower right, and her friend Pam Rios in Las Vegas. When Royce was wounded in the mass shooting in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, Rios rushed her to an ambulance which took her to a hospital. She was shot in the shoulder and is in intensive care following surgery for a collapsed lung, but is expected to survive. (Marissa Nino/Karessa Royce via AP)

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People embrace after arriving at Metro Headquarters to check on loved ones early Monday, after a mass shooting at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip Sunday that left at least 59 dead and over 500 wounded.

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People embrace after arriving at Metro Headquarters to check on loved ones early Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, after a mass shooting at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip Sunday. (Yasmina Chavez/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

AP | Ontario Police Department

This undated photo provided by the Ontario Police Department shows Officer Michael Gracia. On Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, Gracia was off duty when he was injured during a mass shooting at a concert in Las Vegas. (Ontario Police Department via AP)

AP | Manhattan Beach Police Departmen

This undated official photo provided by the Manhattan Beach, Calif., Police Department shows Rachael Parker, a police records technician for the department. Parker was one of those listed as killed in the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (Manhattan Beach Police Department via AP)

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This undated photo shows Sonny Melton, one of the people killed in Las Vegas after a gunman opened fire on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at a country music festival. (Facebook via AP)

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This undated photo provided by Avonna Murfitt shows her son, Adrian Murfitt, of Anchorage, Alaska, who was one of the people killed when a gunman opened fire at a country music festival in Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (Courtesy of Avonna Murfit via AP)

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Melissah Burke and her husband Stephen, of Seattle, walk along the Las Vegas Strip near Mandalay Bay hotel and casino Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. The couple, who were attending the music festival last night where a mass shooting occurred, found refuge in a nearby apartment and casino. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

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In this Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 frame from video, people leave the scene of a deadly shooting in Las Vegas. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Shawn Kilgore via AP)

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Drapes billow out of a broken window at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, on the Las Vegas Strip following a deadly shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. A gunman was found dead inside a hotel room. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

AP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas police sweep through a convention center area during a lockdown Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at the Tropicana Las Vegas following an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Strip. Multiple victims were transported to hospitals after a deadly shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

AP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

A man waits during lockdown at the Tropicana Las Vegas during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Strip Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

AP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

A wounded woman is moved outside the Tropicana during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

AP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas police respond during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Strip near Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

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Police officers stand at the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/John Locher)

AP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

Medics treat the wounded as Las Vegas police respond during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Stirp in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

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Police officers stand at the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/John Locher)

AP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

A wounded person is walked in on a wheelbarrow as Las Vegas police respond during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Stirp in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

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Police officers take cover near the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

AP | AP

Drapes billow out of broken windows at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, on the Las Vegas Strip following a deadly shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. A gunman was found dead inside a hotel room. (AP Photo/John Locher)

AP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

People assist a wounded woman at the Tropicana during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Stirp in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

AP | Shawn Kilgore

In this Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017 frame from video, people leave the scene of a deadly shooting in Las Vegas. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Shawn Kilgore via AP)

AP | Nevada Department of Corrections

Former football legend O.J. Simpson signs documents at the Lovelock Correctional Center, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Lovelock, Nev. Simpson was released from the Lovelock Correctional Center in northern Nevada early Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. (Brooke Keast/Nevada Department of Corrections via AP)

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Drapes billow out of broken windows at the Mandalay Bay resort and casino Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, on the Las Vegas Strip following a deadly shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. A gunman was found dead inside a hotel room. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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A police officer takes cover behind a police vehicle during a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Police officers advise people to take cover near the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Police officers advise people to take cover near the scene of a shooting near the Mandalay Bay resort and casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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A woman sits on a curb at the scene of a shooting outside of a music festival along the Las Vegas Strip, Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (AP Photo/John Locher)

AP | Las Vegas Review-Journal

A wounded woman is moved outside the Tropicana during an active shooter situation on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. Multiple victims were being transported to hospitals after a shooting late Sunday at a music festival on the Las Vegas Strip. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Johanna Janet Verner

Johanna Janet Verner passed away September 28, 2017. Janet was born May 6, 1926 to Jorgen and Edna Jorgensen in Peever, South Dakota.

Yvonne Weaver

Yvonne Weaver, 75, of Carson City, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. Arrangements are in the care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home.

Frank T. Zila

Frank T. Zila, 84, died September 28, 2017 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Doris J. Leman

Doris J. Leman, 91, died September 28, 2017 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

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DD Spencer, left, and Paula Cannon with only a few of the bears to be shown and offered for sale. They are standing in front of the entrance to the historic Foreman-Roberts House that was damaged the most by fire last year. The Historical Society is pleased to show the damage has been repaired.

Ernest Cordoza

Ernest J. Cordoza passed away at the age of 67 on September 22, 2017 in his home in Dayton, Nevada.

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Andrew Joseph Janas

Andrew Joseph Janas, 27 of Dayton, passed away on September 29, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 775-888-6800

Joseph Marion Bailon

Joseph Marion Bailon, 94 of Carson City, passed away on September 25, 2017, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations. 888-6800

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