Stories for March 2020

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Tuesday, March 31

Jerry D. Wright

Jerry D. Wright, age 80, of Dayton, NV passed away on March 26, 2020. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644

NFL team owners vote to expand playoffs to 14 teams

The NFL is gearing up for a normal season and playoffs - with two additional wild-card teams in the Super Bowl chase. NFL team owners voted Tuesday to expand the playoffs by one team in each conference for a total of 14 next season as they continue to plan for the 2020 season to begin on time.

Monday, March 30

Linda "Dian" Gower

Linda "Dian" Gower October 1, 1940 - March 22, 2020

Vivian M. Crowell

Vivian M. Crowell, age 89, of Carson City, NV passed away on March 27, 2020. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644.

Sunday, March 29

Saturday, March 28

Donna Rae McGowan Dericco

Donna Rae McGowan Dericco June 19, 1931 - March 18, 2020

Top high school sports moments of the year

We’re still not sure if the spring sports season is going to resume, but in the meantime I wanted to take a look back at some of the best prep sports moments in our area.

Roger Diez: iRacing, because it's what we've got

As we enter another week of sheltering in place from the COVID-19 pandemic, there will at least be racing to watch. It’s iRacing, specifically the eNASCAR series, but it’s better than nothing. Last Sunday Denny Hamlin won the Homestead round of the computer-based series, narrowly beating Dale Earnhardt Jr. to the checker. Yes, Junior Nation, your hero is back with no chance of another concussion unless he gets excited and falls off his chair. Crew chiefs and mechanics are also thrilled with this format, because body damage and blown engines are easy to repair and cost nothing.

Friday, March 27

NIAA updates contingency plan for spring sports

The NIAA announced an updated contingency plan for high school spring sports on Friday.

Carson City school board moves budget hearing to April 7

The Carson City School District Board of Trustees is moving its April 14 meeting to April 7 to finalize its tentative budget and complete any changes before submitting it to the Nevada Department of Taxation by the April 15 deadline.

Thursday, March 26

Torke Patrick Carver

Torke Patrick Carver Oct 23, 1951 - March 19, 2020

William James Coleman

William James Coleman October 2nd, 1935 – March 20th, 2020

Paul D, Hochsprung

Paul D. Hochsprung, 66, died March 23, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Wanda Dotson

Wanda R. Dotson, 82, died March 23, 2020 in Yerington, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Frank Hobbs

Frank J. Hobbs, 52, died March 23, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Joe Santoro: Praise the NFL for conducting normal business

Thank goodness for the National Football League. High school and college sports have been shut down indefinitely. The entire major and minor league baseball seasons this spring and summer might disappear. The NBA and NHL are desperately trying to figure out a way to avoid losing their cherished postseasons, the only two months of their seasons anybody cares about. The Summer Olympics have been postponed for a year. Stadiums all over the world are sitting empty. Fantasy sports players and sports bettors are sitting in dark empty rooms staring out the window.

Wednesday, March 25

Barbara Barnes

Barbara Barnes, 93, of Carson City, passed away March 23, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.

Carson City couple on cruise test negative for coronavirus

Carson City residents Steve and Zita Waclo, former passengers recently quarantined on the Grand Princess cruise ship and at the Marine Corps Station Miramar in San Diego, were informed Monday their COVID-19 test results came back negative.

NIAA exploring options for spring sports

With the suspension because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nevada Interscholastic and Activities Association is working on contingency plans if sports will resume for spring season.Because of the governor’s order that schools are closed until at least April 16 (now 10 days past the original date), sports will not resume for practice or competition until the order has been lifted.

Thomas Ranson: Time's running out for high school sports

With the COVID-19 outbreak across the globe, prompting more states to order residents to stay home, the landscape of high school sports is grim.

Tuesday, March 24

Anita Grady

Anita L Grady, 75 of Carson City, passed away on March 17, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800

Michael Smilley

Michael A. Smilley, 65 of Carson City, passed away on March 14, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800

Carol Snow

Carol A Snow, 74 of Carson City, passed away on March 23, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800.

Roy Lee Davis

Roy Lee Davis, 81, died March 23, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Joshua Copp

Joshua J. Copp, 44, died March 17, 2020 in Dayton, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Carson City business owner provides act of kindness for friends in quarantine

When Carson City resident Marge Dolan took a terrible tumble in her home Feb. 6 resulting in a broken neck, Purple Avocado owner Stan Jones would be there to offer a generous gesture to help her and her husband in a bind.

On hold: Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021

TOKYO — The IOC announced a first-of-its-kind postponement of the Summer Olympics on Tuesday, bowing to the realities of a coronavirus pandemic that is shutting down daily life around the globe and making planning for a massive worldwide gathering in July a virtual impossibility.

Monday, March 23

Jerry Goodman

Jerry Goodman October 10 1943 - March 12, 2020

Allan Richard Huss

Allen Richard Huss April 11, 1943 - March 21, 2020

Kathy Fay Palermo

Kathy Fay Palmero April 6, 1950 - March 8, 2020

Norman Over

Norman Over 73, of Carson City passed away March 19, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Funerals & Cremations Chapel of the Valle 882-4965.

Steven J. Frank

In Loving Memory Steven J. Frank November 3, 1951 - March 18, 2020

Carson City schools asked to sell Musser Street property

The Carson City School Board of Trustees is considering the sale of a portion of district property north of the Professional Development Center at 604 W. Musser St.

Sunday, March 22

Where does Alford's first season rank in Nevada Wolf Pack history?

Steve Alford was set up to succeed in his first season as the Nevada Wolf Pack’s men’s basketball coach.

Saturday, March 21

William Coleman

William J. Coleman, 84, died March 20, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Timothy Dlugos

Timothy 'Scott' Dlugos, age 55, of Gardnerville, NV passed away on March 18, 2020. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644.

Bruno Benassai

Bruno D. Benassai, 88, died March 12, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

George Haney

George M. Haney, age 62, of Dayton, NV passed away on March 15, 2020. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry's Funeral Home. 775-882-2644

Taub Joanna Ross

Joanna Taub Ross, age 93, of Reno, NV passed away on March 19, 2020. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton's Funerals & Cremations Ross Burke & Knobel, (775) 800-3959.

Sandra Martin

Sandra Martin, of Carson City, passed away March 19, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.

Carson City schools prepare students for remote learning

Come Monday, Carson City students will have more resources available to them on www.carsoncityschools.com to continue their education at home while school closures remain in place through at least April 6.

Roger Diez: With racing shutdown, time to turn to movies

I hope everybody is well and following the guidelines for avoiding the spread of COVID-19. The worldwide pandemic continues to affect racing worldwide, and our local tracks are not exempt. Both Fernley 95A Speedway and Rattlesnake Raceway in Fallon have canceled today’s scheduled test and tunes. Fallon’s March 27 car show and March 28 season opener have been canceled, as has the April 11 season opener at Fernley. As I get further information, I will share it here.

Pastors prepare to speak to empty pews Sunday due to coronavirus

Valley Christian Fellowship of Minden has never closed its doors on a Sunday for worship. This Sunday, though, when the church’s worship team takes the stage to sing and Pastor Leo Kruger delivers his message, they’ll address an empty room.

Friday, March 20

NIAA considering many scenarios if sports resume amid COVID-19 pandemic

With the suspension because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nevada Interscholastic and Activities Association is working on contingency plans if sports will resume for spring season.

Thursday, March 19

Joe Santoro: Tom Brady in Tampa? So many questions

Did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers do the right thing by choosing Tom Brady over Jameis Winston? Brady will be 43 years old if and when this coming NFL season begins. Winston will be 26. Over their first five full NFL seasons, Brady (2001-05) passed for 18,031 yards, 123 touchdowns and 66 interceptions. Winston (2015-19) has 19,737 yards, 121 touchdowns, 88 interceptions. Brady passed for 4,057 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions last year, completing 60.8 percent of his passes on 6.6 yards per attempt. Winston passed for 5,109 yards, 33 touchdowns, 30 interceptions on 8.2 yards per attempt.

Carson City couple back home after cruise ship quarantine

On a trip already riddled with waiting, a few false alarms Saturday didn’t unnerve Steve and Zita Waclo of Carson City trying to get back to their hometown nor reduce their confidence.

Wednesday, March 18

Sigurd "Bud" Dailey

Sigurd "Bud" Dailey July 17, 1928 - March 15 2020

Betty L. Kalicki

UPDATE Betty L. Kalicki Celebration of life A celebration of life will be held at Betty's home on Saturday, May 16th, 2020 from 2-4pm.

Peggy M. Childers

Peggy M. Childers February 17, 1955 - March 17, 2020

High school, youth sports shut down amid COVID 19 global crisis

First went the NBA and then the remaining professional sports leagues started to follow.

Tuesday, March 17

Dennis K. Morgan

Dennis K. Morgan, 60, died March 16, 2020 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Louisa Vanderlinden

Louisa Vanderlinden, 93, died March 15, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Millard C. Tinker

Millard C. Tinker, 94, died March 14, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Jon Scott Winters

Jon Scott Winters, 65, died March 11, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Olga Sylvia Ireland

Olga Sylvia Ireland, 67 of Carson City, passed away on March 15, 2020, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 775-888-6800

Marion S. Rickards

Marion S. Rickards, 79, died March 12, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.

Monday, March 16

Eusebio Emilio Gabiola Jr.

Eusebio Emilio Gabiola Jr. January 15th, 1930 ~ February 19th, 2020

Neva Brady Darrough

Neva Brady Darrough January 10, 1920 ~ February 8, 2020

Eagle Valley rezoning OK'd by Carson City school board

The Carson City School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday voted to change the Eagle Valley Middle School attendance zone effective next fall so students promoting from or living within Fremont Elementary School’s boundaries will begin attending Eagle Valley.

Sunday, March 15

Saturday, March 14

Robert G. Leonard

Robert G. Leonard, 83, died March 8, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Leona J. Hart

Leona J. Hart, 93, of Carson City, passed away March 10, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with arrangements 775-882-4965.

Robert L. Robertson

Robert L. Robertson, of Gardnerville, Nevada passed away on Jan 8, 2020. arrangements are in the care of Truckee Meadows Cremation.

Nevada prep sports left in limbo

When the wind blowing out to center field wasn’t deafening, the conversation among the spectators in attendance seem to shift back to the same motif.

Roger Diez: Coronavirus breaks momentum of Penske Fords

Unfortunately, there will be no racing this weekend. Coronavirus fears have had an ongoing effect on our sport, along with many other aspects of daily life. First the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix was canceled due to a McLaren team member testing positive for the virus.

Friday, March 13

Jane Teurman

Jane Teurman May 21, 1924 ~ March 6, 2020

Jacquelyn Loomis

Jacquelyn Louise Loomis Sep 25, 1939 - Feb 17, 2020

Dale Larson

DALE LARSON, 82, of Minden passed away March 11, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.

Joseph Emanuelson

JOSEPH EMANUELSON, 94, of Carson City passed away March 10, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.

Diana Moscarella

DIANA LOUISE MOSCARELLA, 76, of Yerington passed away March 8, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial, (775) 575-4441.

Northern Nevada high school sports suspended indefinitely

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association officially announced the suspension of high school sports in Northern Nevada due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

No plan to close Carson City schools, superintendent says

The Carson City School District has no plans to close schools and has advised students and staff that travel outside the state is not endorsed amid lingering concerns about the COVID-19 virus.

Thursday, March 12

Patrick Jamey "Jimmy" Whitaker

Patrick Jamey "Jimmy" Whitaker April 28, 1955 ~ March 6, 2020 Jimmy, passed away on March 6th, 2020 at the age of 64 in Wildhorse, Nevada.

Ralph Speaker

Ralph Speaker, 65, of Carson City, NV, passed away on March 12, 2020. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.

Betty Kalicki

Betty L. Kalicki Betty L. Kalicki passed away February 27, 2020.

March Madness: NCAA Tournaments canceled due to coronavirus

The NCAA canceled its men's and women's basketball tournaments on Thursday because of the spread of coronavirus, putting an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned.

Joe Santoro: Nevada Wolf Pack basketball good, not great

What happened to the Nevada Wolf Pack’s once-promising men’s basketball season last week in Las Vegas? Well, the Pack’s two best players (Jalen Harris, Lindsey Drew) got into foul trouble, nobody played great, the second half was a mess and the Pack lost to Wyoming, an eight-win team, in the Mountain West tournament.

Wednesday, March 11

Coronavirus threat to keep fans from UNLV, UNR spring sports

The athletic departments at UNLV and the University of Nevada, Reno have announced that fans won’t be allowed to attend spring sporting events at the two schools for the rest of the season over concerns about the coronavirus

David Small

David E. Small, 81, died March 11, 2020 in Dayton, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766

Stanley F. Pochop Sr.

Stanley F. Pochop Sr. February 28, 1919 - March 8, 2020

Only essential staff and limited family at NCAA basketball tournaments

NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the spread of coronavirus.

Senator softball eyes state tournament run in 2020

Carson High softball has some big shoes to fill, but also brings back plenty of varsity experience from last year’s team that finished the year just shy of qualifying for the state tournament.

Tuesday, March 10

Rondel W. Rayford

Rondel W. Rayford June 20, 1967 ~ October 29, 2019

Maria Best

MARIA BEST, 78, of Carson City passed away March 6, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.

Marion K. Bond

Marion K. Bond December 8, 1926 ~ February 29, 2020

Dale P. Howell

Dale P. Howell, 88, died March 6, 2020 in Stagecoach, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

William E. Francis

William E. Francis, 87, died March 5, 2020 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Robert Crowell

ROBERT G. CROWELL, 90, of Carson City passed away March 3, 2020. Arrangements are in care of FitzHenry's Funeral Home, (775) 882-2644.

Stanley F. Pochop

Stanley F. Pochop, 101, of Carson City, passed away on March 8, 2020. Walton's Chapel of the Valley is trusted with the arrangements, 775-882-4965.

Carson Tahoe Health installs Karma boxes to support community

Carson Tahoe Health is unveiling several “Karma Boxes” (wooden/Plexiglas donation cabinets) at its various locations to house toiletries, First Aid items and nonperishable foods for those in need, all available at any time and at no cost.

Monday, March 9

Irene Marcella Vrabel M.D.

Irene Marcella Vrabel M.D. Irene Marcella Vrabel M.D., passed away peacefully on March 1, 2020. She was a Grand Lady of 95 years.

Community Spotlight: CVMS volleyball team undefeated

The Carson Valley Middle School sixth-seventh grade girls volleyball team went undefeated this year in the Tah-Neva League. They were 13-0 and won the championship on Feb. 13.

Matt Williams — the Carson Crusher — back managing, with South Korean team

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Back managing a team, just being able to talk with his players is a challenge for Matt Williams. About 10 miles from the spring training camps of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins, the 54-year-old is at spring training with South Korea’s Kia Tigers.

Carson City resident told Grand Princess cruise passengers will get refunds

Princess Cruises, owner of the Grand-class cruise ship Grand Princess that is carrying 3,500 in quarantine from the coronavirus, announced to its passengers Monday that it will provide a full refund of cruise fares to all guests in a letter from president Jan Swartz.

Joe Santoro: Extending contract of Nevada Wolf Pack’s Jay Norvell was smart move

Jay Norvell this past week became certified as one of the most successful head coaches in the history of the Nevada Wolf Pack football program.

Sunday, March 8

Douglas High baseball team enters new regime

Douglas High School baseball is under new tutelage this season as Ryan Gonzalez has taken over at the helm.

Saturday, March 7

Raymond Edward Mertens

Raymond Edward Mertens Oct 24, 1932 - Feb 23, 2020

Faith Christian Wyatt

Faith Christian Wyatt December 6, 1944 - March 2, 2020

Pitching and timely hitting carries Carson baseball to two more wins

Carson High baseball took care of business twice on Saturday, picking up wins of 4-2 and 6-3 over Lowry and Truckee, respectively.

Carson High track team prepares for new decade on the oval

It’s no secret to anyone remotely familiar with Carson High track and field that there are some shoes to attempt to fill this season.

Roger Diez: Has NASCAR finally achieved parity?

So far it looks like NASCAR has achieved its goal of parity in the NASCAR Cup series. Alex Bowman’s win at Auto Club Speedway last Sunday pulled Chevrolet even with Ford (Joey Logano’s Las Vegas win) and Toyota (Denny Hamlin’s Daytona 500 victory). This weekend it’s a new ballgame, the first short-track race of the season at the 1-mile flat Phoenix oval.

Friday, March 6

Roberta Arnold

ROBERTA ARNOLD, 79, of Dayton passed away March 3, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.

Marion Bond

MARION BOND, 93, of Carson City passed away February 29, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.

Joanne Ryan

JOANNE E. RYAN, 86, of Carson City passed away February 27, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Funerals & Cremations Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965

Thomas walks off Carson baseball in win over Douglas

Carson 4, Douglas 3 The first of three scheduled meetings between Carson and Douglas baseball couldn’t have been much closer than it was Friday night.

Area roundup: Senator baseball takes home opener, Douglas diving leaps into new season

An impressive display on the mound and in the batter’s box led to a convincing 8-1 win over West Valley (Cottonwood, Calif.) Thursday evening.

Two nights, two upsets: Wyoming eliminates Nevada at tourney

LAS VEGAS — Freshman Kwane Marble II scored a career-high 24 points and 11th-seeded Wyoming stunned No. 3 Nevada 74-71 in a Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinal game Thursday night.

Thursday, March 5

Leslie Ann Guagliardo

Leslie Ann Guagliardo Oct 17, 1944 - Feb 23, 2020

Wednesday, March 4

Virginia "Ginger" Rae Urquhart

Virginia "Ginger" Rae Urquhart May 12, 1949 ~ February 21, 2020

Dorothy Crosby

Dorothy Crosby October 12, 1923 ~ March 1, 2020

Rhoba F. Rogacs

Rhoba F. Rogacs, 83, died March 3, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Howard C. Krivan

Howard C. Krivan, 65 died February 26, 2020 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Raymond L. Peterson

Raymond L. Peterson, 54, died February 18, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Carson High baseball team opens season Thursday

A young and relatively inexperienced Carson High baseball team from last season has put in a year of offseason work leading up to the start of the 2020 campaign.

Tuesday, March 3

Jack Hayes

JACK HAYES, 80, of Carson City passed away February 28, 2020. Arrangements are in care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley, (775) 882-4965.

Evelyn W. Mattheus

Evelyn W. Mattheus Feb 2, 1950 - Feb 24, 2020 Evelyn "Evie" W. Mattheus, age 70, died February 24, 2020, at home in Carson City surrounded by her loving family following an illness of 10 months.

Dorothy B. Crosby

Dorothy B. Crosby, 96, died March 1, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial 775-882-1766.

Erik Fredsti

ERIK A. FREDSTI, 71, of Mound House passed away February 26, 2020. Arrangements are in care of FitzHenry's Funeral Home, (775) 882-2644.

Joe Santoro: Nevada Wolf Pack need not fear San Diego State

The Nevada Wolf Pack does not have to be afraid of the San Diego State Aztecs.

Jay Norvell signs five-year contract with Nevada Wolf Pack

The Nevada Wolf Pack does not have to be afraid of the San Diego State Aztecs.

Monday, March 2

Y'Vette Diyin Linnell

Y'Vette Diyin Linnell Dec 11, 1968 - Feb 27, 2020 Y'Vette Diyin Linnell, age 51, passed away on February 27, 2020 at her home in Fallon.

Mountain West rankings: San Diego State 28-1 but coach ‘a little concerned’

Brian Dutcher does not like what he has seen out of his San Diego State Aztecs lately.

Sunday, March 1