This one hurts. “They all hurt,” said Carson High football coach Blair Roman after his team fell, 24-20, against Galena on Friday night at home in the Sierra League opener for both teams.
The first stage of Web.com Tour qualifying will be held at Dayton Valley Golf Club on Oct. 9-12. This is the 24th straight year for the qualifier to be held at Dayton Valley Golf Club.
U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R, in a written statement on Friday reaffirmed his support for Brett Kavanaugh to be confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Saturday is the final race of the season for Fernley 95A Speedway, with IMCA Modifieds, B Mods, Pro Stock, Hobby Stock, Gen-X, and Dwarfs on the schedule. There’s a slight chance of rain in the forecast, but just a little rain will make the track even faster. Gates open at 3 p.m. and racing starts at 6.
The Carson City Republican Women’s Club will meet on Oct. 16 to hear Elliot Malin, deputy political director for Dean Heller’s U.S. Senate campaign, and Matt Rosborg, regional field director for Adam Laxalt for Governor campaign.
The Salvation Army of Carson City will host the free “Lunch & Learn” estate planning and charitable giving seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Salvation Army’s new location — Carson City Corps Community Center, 911 E. Second St.
The Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 S. Curry St. in Carson City, is hosting an old-fashioned apple cider press from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14.
The Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City is hosting a holiday wreath decorating workshop on Dec. 1. There will be two sessions, one at 11 a.m. and another at 1 p.m. Each session is limited to eight people.
Colonel Russel Reaver, an Amerian patriot and hero, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2018. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio, yet spent his youth in Missouri.
The San Francisco 49ers should sign Colin Kaepernick. The 49ers need a quarterback after the season-ending knee injury to Jimmy Garoppolo.
Carson High senior Abby Pradere was a freshman the last time the Senators knocked off the Bishop Manogue volleyball team.
The secretary of state’s office has posted an informational booklet that provides the wording and a brief summary of all six statewide ballot questions that will appear on the November ballot.
Clare M. Lovell, 97 of Gardnerville, passed away on September 25, 2018 arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Rodney P.Shoop, 60 of Carson City, passed away on September 25, 2018, arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations 888-6800
Kenneth Axelson, 62 of Silver Springs passed away on September 22, 2018, arrangements are in the care of Autumn Funeral & Cremation 888-6800
Harold L. Osgood, 74, died September 26, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
The Carson High girls golf team had an encouraging effort without one of its two top golfers on Tuesday at Genoa.
Jay Norvell spent the first month of the Nevada Wolf Pack’s football season explaining to his team and to everyone that would listen all games are equally important.
Attorney General Adam Laxalt has proposed putting $1 million in settlement money from Uber Technologies into the computer system enhancements proposed for the Nevada criminal history repository.
The head of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development says Nevada has made huge progress since 2011.
Shortly after last year’s shooting massacre on the Las Vegas strip, Ohio Gov. John Kasich convened a working group to explore possible reforms to state gun laws.
Clint Koble said the fact he’s a Democrat doesn’t mean he doesn’t understand and support the needs of the Congressional District 2 that spans Northern Nevada from Washoe to Elko counties.
The Sierra Lutheran football team rolled to a 20-0 win over Coleville on Saturday.
The director of Economic Policy for the non-profit Guinn Center told the Carson Chamber of Commerce Soup’s On! audience on Tuesday that no one can say what would happen if voters vote to put Energy Choice in the Nevada Constitution.
Nevada Realtors from all over the state volunteered their time and talents this month to help Nevadans in need as part of a Realtors Give Back Day on Sept. 13. The statewide event was organized by the 2018 Nevada Realtors Leadership Academy class as a community service project involving dozens of association members helping others throughout Northern, Southern and rural Nevada.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team has never stopped the Air Force Falcons. Four games. Four bare-knuckle, no-holds-barred brawls. Four painful, punch-to-the gut wars that have left the Wolf Pack defense battered, tattered and torn.
Edward T. Taraskewich Jr., died September 22, 2018 in Minden, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
John Edward Costanza, 84, died September 21, 2018 in Gardnerville, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
The family of Mouryne would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the following people for their love and tender care of our mother: Dr. Christopher Forman, Dr. Brian Sonderegger, Dr. William O’Shaughnessy, Dr. Richard Bryan and Dr. David Baker. Also to the compassionate staff of Eden Hospice and Home Care.
There is plenty of history on both sides of Carson City. When the historic Kit Carson Trail on Carson City’s west side was created years ago, it might have given some the idea there wasn’t much history on the eastside of Carson Street. Not true.
Fifty-nine players participated in the Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament, a Churchill County sponsored event for the benefit of scholarships held Sept. 15 at the Fallon Golf Course. Two $1,500 scholarships, two $1,000 scholarships, and two $500 scholarships were awarded in May 2018 to Sierra Hickox, John Frandsen, Shelby Hickox, Dawson Frost, Britney Davis, and Konnor Betz. Jim Regan was heavily involved in the community and was a former Churchill County commissioner. The “Wild Bunch” team of Troy Tweedy, Jim “Izzy” Isbister, Andrew Smirnes and Andrew Palmer won first place. The team of “Sleeveless T and the Dales” won second, consisting of Travis Hansen, Owen Mackedon, Matt Chicvara and Mark Burkhardt. Third place was won by Marty Davis, Jamie Davis and Jaden Wassmuth. Each of the teams donated their winnings back to the scholarship fund.
Sometimes partnerships are made in heaven, and that’s the case with Officer Matt Timmons and Jax. Matt met Jax in Las Vegas through a trainer who trains dogs for law enforcement. Jax was two years old when he and Matt started working on his K-9 certification.
Clint Koble is bringing a familiar name to this year’s House of Representatives’ race for Congressional District 2, a seat currently held by incumbent U.S. Rep. Mark Amodei.
Churchill County commissioners met Sept. 19 for their second regularly scheduled meeting of September to listen to several informational agendas while acting on blighted property and appointments to the library board.
Feedback is being solicited statewide for a school finance study being conducted on behalf of the Nevada Department of Education.
Students graduating from a Nevada high school in spring 2019 and planning to attend Western Nevada College in fall 2019 must apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship no later than Oct. 31. To apply or to learn more about the Nevada Promise Scholarship, go to www.wnc.edu/promise/.
With only a couple weeks left in the season, the Lady Wave golf team is pushing to qualify at least one, if not two, golfers to next month’s state tournament.
Banner Churchill Community Hospital April 2, 2018 Walker Scott Hayes, to Jeff and Gabrielle Hayes, weighing 8 pounds and 6 ounces and measuring 20 inches.
It took a quarter for the Greenwave to warm up to a late summer night at South Lake Tahoe, but once Fallon scored its first touchdown, the No. 1 football team in the Northern 3A rolled to a 47-6 win against the Vikings.
Take away the first half of the opening set, and the Lady Wave volleyball team may have played their best match of the year against a formidable league opponent.
After playing soccer for Fallon during the 1990s, Randy Hines and Lance Lattin are trying to turn around the Lady Wave program in their fourth year together.
The Churchill County High School homecoming court has been announced. The senior king and queen will be crowned Friday night during halftime of the Fallon-Dayton football game. From left are Tyler Austin, freshman; Shasta Mori (red dress), junior; Alexis Jarrett, senior; Kenna Hamlin, senior; Brenden Larson, senior; Ben Dooley, senior; Trey Rooks, senior; Shelby Chard (blue jacket), senior; Emily Clyburn, freshman; Kodus Wehe, sophomore; and Sam Frost, sophomore. Not pictured is Brock Richardson, junior.
A tech company introduced a microwave you can turn on using Wi-Fi — as long as you have one of the company’s voice assistants at home, reported Kaitlyn Tiffany of Vox. Soon, the voice assistants will be built with neural networks that will formulate hunches about whether their owners might like to be reminded to lock the door or turn off a device.
Congressman Mark Amodei, who represents the second Congressional District, is seeking his fourth term to the office.
Fallon Community Theater and the Lahontan Valley News will present two candidates’ nights in October to give voters an opportunity to listen and ask questions for those individuals running for the local offices of Churchill County School Board, Churchill County Sheriffs and Justice of the Peace.
The events are numerous but varied for the next two-and-a-half months at the Oats Park Art Center. Ales for Arts, a major fundraiser for the Churchill Arts Council’s 2018-2019 programs is Friday from 5-9 p.m. at the Lariat Courtyard.
Based on its effort against Spanish Springs, the Carson High football team definitely has something to build on.
Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Dean Heller and Democrat U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen have finally agreed to a debate on Oct. 19 in Las Vegas.
Margaret A. Lambert, 81, died September 23, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
Randy Lee Clark, 64 of Silver Springs, passed away on September 20, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Michelle Marie Demera, 52 of Carson City, passed away on September 20, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Marilyn Jean Percival, 69 of Carson City, passed away on September 21, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Conner Neil McLuckie, 81 of Minden, passed away on September 14, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Edward M. Castillo, 86, died September 21, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
Mark L. Kyle, 64, died September 20, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
RENO — Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose & Throat, owned and operated by Dr. Paul Manoukian and Dr. K. Brian Romaneschi, is expanding with construction of a new building at 1493 Medical Parkway in Carson City. Financing for the project, valued at $4,675,805 was facilitated by Nevada State Development Corporation, the state’s largest SBA 504 loan provider, in partnership with Heritage Bank of Nevada.
Born in Bridgeport, CT as the only son of Mildred James Howland and Stuart Parkin Foster. Howie was 13th generation direct descendant of John Howland of the Mayflower. John settled in Westport, MA and the property has remained in the family to this day.
Shirley Morey passed away early Sunday morning, September 9th, at the age of 90. She was born in Bertrand, Nebraska, the fifth and youngest child of Robert and Lillie Sunblade. She grew up and attended school in Bertrand, played the clarinet in the band, sang in the choir, was a cheerleader, an honor student, and it was there that she met the love of her life. They graduated from high school together in 1946.
This isn’t an article about water rights, rather we are discussing water issues in residential real estate. Despite the fact that we live in high desert country, many problems encountered in real estate stem from water. Water is a necessary convenience in and around a home in this day and age for restrooms, cleaning, landscaping and survival. Moving water to and through a home is done by pressurizing the water lines and running them where they are needed/wanted.
A kickoff of 7:30 p.m. has been set for the next home game for the Nevada football team, a showdown with rival Fresno State on Oct. 6 at Mackay Stadium. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU.
Coming off one of its most impressive weekends in recent years, the Mountain West had a football weekend to forget.
Billy Ray Payne , son of Eileen Joan and Billy Blake Payne, who have pre-deceased him, grew up in Washoe Valley and was a musician, avid fisherman and motorcycle enthusiast.
Shoe Tree Brewing Co. received a bronze medal at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest commercial beer competition in the world and recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 102 beer-style categories were announced Sept. 22 at the Great American Beer Festival awards ceremony held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
The Carson Nugget will hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. All levels of experience are invited to attend the event which will take place in the Sierra Room on the main floor of the casino on North Carson Street. The following positions are available:
Genean Susan Bennett, passed away on September 21, 2018 in Fallon. Arrangements are with Smith Family Funeral Home, 775-423-2255.
In Plain Sight Marketing, LLC announces the addition of longtime communications professional Anne McMillin, APR, to its agency as an account manager. In this capacity, McMillin will manage the day-to-day accounts of IPSM clients and support Kathie Taylor, APR, chief marketing officer and Renee Plain, chief executive officer.
Successfully selling your house or property requires proper planning as well as partnering with a skilled real estate professional. To give you the advantage, here are six mistakes not to make prior to selling your home:
The Fox Brewpub will host its second annual Oktoberfest with live music, traditional German food and beer and a stein-holding contest Sept. 29, from 3-10 p.m. at 310 S. Carson St. in Carson City. “We brought the excitement of this event to the Fox last year and it was such a fun event that we’ve decided to make it a tradition,” said Jim Phalan, owner of the Fox Brewpub. “Not only do we offer great food, beer and music, but we have the most incredible location with McFadden Plaza which brings the party outdoors.”
DAYTON — Moss Ball Pets could take the nation by storm — they could be the next Pet Rock. Joshua Buscay hopes his business venture could be the next craze to hit the United States. Moss Ball Pets, known as marimo, is a species of green algae that grows in a spherical shape with a velvety appearance. The green balls of algae are a cultural natural treasure in Japan and are celebrated as a symbol of luck and love. The fuzzy “pets” are kept under water in a terrarium or fish tank for display.
Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate welcomes its newest class of recruits. The agents recently completed their Sierra Nevada Realtor Board orientation, receiving their realtor pins.
The times are long gone when family was expected to take care of their aging parents. In today’s mobile society, rarely do children live near enough to their aging parents, or if they do, they are working and raising their own families and might not have the time to do what is needed to attend to special needs that may come with caring for a not so healthy, home-bound parent.
Gray hair and a few smile lines are now quite OK if you’re searching for a job. Many employers are hiring older workers to fill jobs once held by much younger — or entry level — workers because it’s all about work ethic and being able to count on a body to fill the time slot than the age of the employee. In other words, older workers show up on time and willingly do the job to which they have been assigned.
The Carson High football team has something it hasn’t had for the last couple of weeks. Hope.
The Douglas Tigers were down 14-0 before they took an offensive snap Friday night.
The leading candidates to become Gov. Brian Sandoval’s successor are locked in a dispute over who will do the most to improve funding for K-12 education in Nevada.
Karen and Jill Beglin finished 1-2 for the Carson High girls golf team on Tuesday in the Sierra League Tournament at Toiyabe Golf Course.
The following persons were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. THURSDAY • At 5:15 a.m., a 30-year-old woman was jailed on a warrant on suspicion of failure to appear at a traffic court hearing. Bail was set at $955.
RENO — The state of Nevada and members of Congress are again appealing to the U.S. government to reverse an earlier decision to deny disaster assistance to a remote rural area ravaged by a huge wildfire near the Idaho line.
WASHINGTON — Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., has announced the Justice Department is awarding more than $3 million in grants to American Indian tribes in Nevada.
Carson City Recreation’s Basic Dog Obedience program, instructed by Guy Yeaman, will begin Oct. 2 and run through Nov. 6.
Skis, exercise equipment, furniture, clothing and plenty of other items will be available during a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Family.
The Hands-Only CPR Mobile Tour, presented by the American Heart Association and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation, will bring lifesaving training to employees with Nevada Department of Health and Human Services and Carson City. Attendees can learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR during interactive sessions set to music. Two emcees will perform to a song that’s 100 to 120 beats per minutes — the rate you should push on the chest during CPR — and teach participants how to perform this crucial skill.
Heaven’s gates opened as Byron Lee Cassell III, affectionally known as Buddy, died peacefully September 1, 2018 at the age of 38, after a courageous battle with Cancer.
Seeliger Elementary School, 2800 Saliman Road in Carson City, is celebrating its 26th annual Pumpkin Patch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13.
LAS VEGAS — His own political fortunes intrinsically linked to his party holding control of Congress, President Donald Trump on Thursday offered full-throated support for the most vulnerable incumbent Republican senator, while unleashing a torrent of grievances against Democrats and the news media and claiming they are sabotaging his administration.
LAS VEGAS — A Nevada judge is focusing on whether federal product recall laws apply in a bid by drugmakers to block use of their products for a twice-postponed execution.
LAS VEGAS — Republicans’ chances of keeping their majority in the U.S. Senate have become shakier as races in red states like Texas have tightened, but the party’s most vulnerable member insists he’s bullish about his re-election.
LAS VEGAS — Backers of a voter-approved gun buyer screening initiative that passed in 2016 but was never enacted want the Nevada Supreme Court to overrule a judge who decided the measure was fatally flawed and couldn’t be enforced.
You might not have noticed it on the scoreboard this season, but the Nevada Wolf Pack defense is vastly improved this season. Honest. The Pack is allowing 32.7 points and 452 yards a game this year after three games, down slightly from the 33.9 points and 471 yards it allowed last year.
Carson City Soroptimist will feature a presentation from Peggy Sweetland of the Carson City School District during its program meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Glen Eagles Restaurant. The meeting is open to the public, with prior reservation required. There’s no cost to attend, however a plated lunch with choice of entrees is available for $16. Email sicarsoncity@gmail.com or call 775-297-4890 by Monday, Sept. 24, to reserve a seat.
Carson City is sending a message to cannabis businesses hoping to open more pot shops here — it’s not going to happen. The city is posting on its web site a letter sent to the Nevada Department of Taxation telling interested parties that city ordinance doesn’t allow any more marijuana dispensaries or retail stores.
Carson City’s Aquasyn, LLC is among the Pioneer Award winners as announced by the Northern Nevada Development Authority. The winners will be honored during the Pioneer Awards and Gala to be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m., on Nov. 8 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.
James Allen Lengel, age 77, of Wellington, NV passed away on September 5, 2018. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.
Rae Dickerson, long time resident of Carson City, Nevada, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at the age of 67.
Seniors in Service’s annual fundraiser, “Pirates, Pins and Pints,” is being held at the National Bowling Stadium, 300 N. Center St. in Reno from noon to 3 p.m. on Oct. 20.
Karen and Jill Beglin finished 1-2 for the Carson High girls golf team on Tuesday in the Sierra League Tournament at Toiyabe Golf Course.
Donald E. Miller, 84, died September 8, 2018 in Washoe Valley, NV. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
Russell W. Bowton Jr., 87, died September 19, 2018. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
The Lyon County Republican Central Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Oct. 2 at the Silver Springs Senior Center, 2945 Ft. Churchill Road, Silver Springs.
Saying, “welcome to a slice of Nevada heaven,” Gov Brian Sandoval on Wednesday christened Nevada’s newest state park, the Walker River Recreation Area outside of Yerington.
Ty Gangi is well aware of the next challenge for his Nevada Wolf Pack football team. “If we want to be known as a good football team we have to be able to win on the road,” the Wolf Pack quarterback said this week.
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Supreme Court has canceled plans for oral arguments this week on a state request to quickly decide whether a twice-delayed execution of a condemned inmate should go forward despite drugmakers’ protests.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in locating a residential burglary suspect.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying possible suspects in vehicle burglaries that occurred in Carson City and Douglas County.
Carson High football coach Blair Roman continues to do his best Yogi Berra act, essentially telling his team this game “is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical.”
RENO — The Mountain West conference has announced its television package and the University of Nevada men’s basketball team will play on national television a minimum of 29 times which includes some road games that aren’t part of the conference package.
Karen Beglin and Jill Beglin each shot outstanding rounds to lead the Carson High girls golf team in a Sierra League Tournament on Tuesday at Toiyabe Golf Course
Tina Davis-Hersey, Democratic candidate for State Senate District 16, will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Democratic luncheon. Ms. Davis-Hersey, a Carson City resident, will speak to the many issues that distinguish her candidacy from that of her Republican opponent, incumbent State Senator Ben Kieckhefer of Reno.
STATELINE — Carson Nursing and Rehabiliation Center of Carson City was one of six Nevada nursing homes to be recognized by the Nevada Health Care Association. The center was honored during the annual convention at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe held last weekend.
Carson High’s cross country runners continued to show improvement on Saturday at the Nevada Union Invitational in Grass Valley, Calif.
Barbara Lee Butterfield, 78, passed away on September 13, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
On September 15, 2018 Charles Wayne (Bud) Debenham departed this world to live forever with Jesus. Bud had lived over 97 years at the time of his passing. We suffer his loss but rejoice that his pain is over.
RENO — Nevada baseball coach T.J. Bruce announced the Wolf Pack’s 2019 schedule on Tuesday. The defending Mountain West regular season champions will host the defending College World Series champion Oregon State Beavers at Don Weir Field at Peccole Park for a two-game series in April.
The Bowling Center inside the Gold Dust West has just completed a $1 million renovation.
Freaks of Nature is hosting a car show fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Johnny Rockets to raise money for the Smithwick-Francone family, who was involved in a fatal car accident on July 29.
The Jay Norvell School of Football reduces everything to a basic, stern set of values. Grit. Grind. Grapple. Gruff. Growl. Grow.
The Nevada Commission for Women has set an empowerment workshop for Sept. 28. The event will be held in the legislative building and is designed to encourage women to apply for and serve on government boards and commissions.
Victims of the Oct. 1 massacre at the Route 91 Harvest Festival have just two weeks to file a claim with the Nevada Victims of Crime program.
The Carson City Photo Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, 911 E. Musser St.
All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him for a day of big adventures and even bigger memories at Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour 2018. Children everywhere can spend a day with their friend Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into the Virginia City on Oct. 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. Day Out with Thomas: Big Adventures Tour 2018 is presented by Mattel.
The Moonshot Coup and Sassafras proudly welcome Nate Currin and Chuck Bradley to Sassafras on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. The show is free and all ages are welcome.
August 14, 1972 - September 8, 2018 Melissa passed away at Renown medical center in Reno surrounded by her loving family and close friends.
LAS VEGAS — Portraits of the 58 people killed in last year’s mass shooting in Las Vegas went on display Monday after artists from around the world donated their time to memorialize the victims.
Carlos Villasenor-Maciel was born on November 1st, 1953 in the state of Michoacan, Mexico. He then came from Anaheim, California to live in Carson City, Nevada for 30 years. He went to be with The Lord September 12, 2018 due to congestive heart failure.
Thirty individuals and teams were honored last weekend as the Greenwave Hall of Fame inducts its second class.
American Business Women’s Day is celebrated on Sept. 22. And there is indeed cause for celebration, because, in recent decades, the number of women business owners has risen sharply, to the point where nearly 40 percent of all businesses are now women-owned, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you are one of these owners, or thinking about becoming one, you’ll always have a lot to think about when running your business, but there’s also an area you can’t ignore – your retirement.
The September installment of University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Survey reported Americans are feeling pretty optimistic. Consumer sentiment rose to the second highest level since 2004, and consumer expectations reached the highest level since 2004. Surveys of Consumers chief economist, Richard Curtin, wrote:
Banner Churchill Community Hospital July 22, 2018 Meelah Leova Bryant, to Cody and Shaina Bryant, weighing 7 pounds and 6 ounces and measuring 20 inches.
Most people drive on U.S. 50 on the east side of Lake Tahoe, pass through the tunnel that is called Cave Rock, and see it as merely a tunnel.
The Churchill County Commission will meet Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. in the commission chambers, 155 N. Taylor St.
Beau Drake Jr, 9 of Fallon, caught this 19-pound, 32-inch long wiper on Friday. Beau and his dad were out fishing on Lahontan Reservoir when then hooked up right before sundown.
The idea of serving one’s community and volunteering with various organizations’ programs is giving Churchill County High School seniors a sense of satisfaction that could extend beyond their school days.
It’s that time of year again when flu shots are important to get. I just got mine at Safeway and received a 10 percent discount coupon to boot. Pretty cool! Speaking of vaccines, I was recently informed that many of the cats in our area haven’t been vaccinated. The result is they sometimes die a rather ugly death.
The Lady Wave picked up a much needed win last week in Northern 3A volleyball by sweeping visiting North Valleys in three close sets.
William N. Pennington Life Center (Churchill County Senior Center) 952 S. Maine St. Fallon, NV 89406
School is back in session, which means backpacks and packed lunches for your children. Making healthy choices when it comes to lunch options is important for your child’s dental health.
Churchill Arts Council’s annual fundraiser for the 2018-2019 programs and activities — Ales for Arts — is just around the corner on Sept. 28 from 5-9 p.m. at the Lariat Courtyard.
The 2018 Fall Lecture Series and Teacher In-Service “The Roaring Twenties: Booze, Brawlers, and Broads” begins Tuesday (Sept. 25) at the Churchill County Museum.
The Greenwave offense made this year’s Hall of Fame class gush with pride after rolling up 68 points against visiting North Valleys on Friday at the Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex.
Churchill County Board of Trustees received information on the 2017-2018 assessment data at their regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 12.
A limited-edition silver medallion honoring the 125th birthday of The Nevada Sagebrush, the student newspaper of the University of Nevada, Reno, will be minted on the state’s most historic coin press.
LAS VEGAS — A judge in Las Vegas who heard more than three days of testimony about how Nevada obtained drugs for a twice-postponed execution said Monday she will need a few days to decide whether three drugmakers can block use of their products in a lethal injection the companies say they want no part of.
There’s a new No. 1 team in the Nevada Appeal Mountain West football rankings. The San Diego State Aztecs upset the nationally ranked Arizona State Sun Devils, 28-21, last Saturday night in San Diego and now sit atop the rankings. Boise State fell one spot to No. 2 after a 44-21 loss at Oklahoma State while Fresno State remained at No. 3 after going to the Rose Bowl and beating UCLA, 38-14
The following persons were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. FRIDAY • At 4:04 p.m., a 51-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing and obstructing after deputies were called to the Nugget on a report of a man barred from the casino returning to the bar. He was also arrested on suspicion of obstructing for resisting arrest and held in lieu of $450 bail.
Family games, bounce houses, a color fun run and a wealth of other free activities are planned at Fallon’s Family Fun Day on Saturday.
Carson Tahoe Care Center, a new Prestige Care center opening in Carson City, invites the community to attend a free discussion about Alzheimer’s and dementia care at 6 p.m. Sept. 20 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.
George W Carney, 91 of Carson City, passed away on September 14, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Linda L Croslin, 71 of Wellington, passed away on September 14, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
RENO — A kickoff time of 1 p.m. has been set for the Nevada football team’s game at Air Force on Sept. 29. The game will be broadcast on ESPNNews and played at Falcon Stadium.
The Carson City Tractor Supply store is hosting a community farmers market on Saturday, Sept. 22. From 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., local farmers, crafters and artisans will be on site selling homemade and homegrown goods at the store, 2035 E. William St.
Carson City Supervisor, Ward 1, Karen Abowd hosts her monthly Walkabout Friday, Sept. 21, at Mills Park. This is her next to last event, prior to leaving office in November, and while all topics are welcomed, Abowd would like to focus as much time as possible on discussing the affordable housing crisis.
The League of Women Voters is hosting four free election forums in Carson City. The forums, co-sponsored by Sierra Nevada Forums, AAUW, PFLAG, Partnership Carson City and the Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition, will be at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St.
Vitality Unlimited has been awarded a two-year $2 million-a-year grant to expand its Elko Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) to Carson City and Lyon County. The Carson City and Lyon County clinic is slated to open by Feb. 1.
Those homebound can be visited by Visiting Angels who can provide in-home care, respite care, senior personal care, elder care, and companion care as needed.
The football gods smiled upon the Nevada Wolf Pack Saturday night without a moment to spare. “There are a lot of ways to win a football game and a lot of ways to lose a football game,” Wolf Pack head coach Jay Norvell said after a hold-your-breath 37-35 Nevada victory over the Oregon State Beavers at Mackay Stadium. “We were very, very blessed to be on the right side of this one.
Tax Code Section 195 covers when a business begins and when the expenses are deductible. Mr. H. Samadi claimed business driving expenses in 2013 and 2014 in his “real estate sales” business. He didn’t make any commissions as a licensed real estate salesman in years 2013 and 2014. He did drive from his brother’s home in Marina to Sacramento to look at possible houses to consider buying.
SPARKS — The time is now for the Carson High football team. No more platitudes about progress made here and there, no more two steps forward and one step back.
Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., has signed on to legislation that would reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act and extend programs aimed at eliminating the nationwide rape kit backlog.
Jennifer Artz posted a string of pearls as the Carson High girls tennis team (2-3) rolled to a 15-3 win at home against Hug on Thursday.
Real estate has many variables that make each situation unique. Buyers and sellers are individuals, people with their own wants, needs, quirks and characteristics. The properties also vary in many ways that contribute to the uniqueness of the situation. Then there are the agents, each a unique individual bringing their own skill set, perspective, mind-set, attitude, and abilities to a business that has many black and white legal and ethical guidelines governing it while the industry itself is extremely gray in practice, meaning there are many different ways to be a successful practitioner.
A free lecture will dive into the topic “meaningful change for ourselves and the world” at 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Nevada State Museum.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Western Nevada will honor and entertain at its 4th annual Unmasked Gala at the Minden CVIC Hall on Oct. 4.
Don’t miss the annual fall craft fair and bake sale to benefit the Dayton Senior Center on Saturday, Oct. 20.
The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection is asking for public comment regarding a new Class II Air Quality Operating Permit for Costco Wholesale in Carson City.
Robert Lee Weible passed away September 13, 2018 in Fallon, NV. Arrangements by Smith Family Funeral Home, 775-423-2255.
The Lady Wave picked up a much needed win Monday in Northern 3A volleyball by sweeping visiting North Valleys in three close sets.
The Smith Valley Historical Society will hold an open house on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the completion of the Archives Building.
Attorney General Adam Laxalt has filed a bill draft request he said is designed to help first responders and law enforcement more rapidly address reports of drug overdoses.
Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., has introduced legislation creating a grant program in the Labor Department to support creation, implementation and expansion of apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity.
Kimberly D. Plut, 55, died September 11, 2018 in Minden, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
Rae D. Dickerson, 67, died September 11, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial, 775-882-1766.
Born Mary JoAnn Zuidmulder on May 3, 1935 to William and Kathleen Zuidmulder, JoAnn graduated from Geen Bay East High School in 1953.
FERNLEY — Hundreds of stories telling of heroism and sacrifice emerged out of the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, when almost 3,000 people died including first responders and the passengers and crew from four passenger planes that crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in a western Pennsylvania field.
The Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge is hosting bingo at 1227 Kimmerling Road in the Gardnerville Ranchos on Sept. 21.
LAS VEGAS — Nevada Republican U.S. Sen. Dean Heller said Wednesday he’s willing to bet $100 that the Senate will confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh by the end of the month. But if there’s any delay, he’s confident the nominee will be confirmed before November’s midterm elections.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team will beat the Oregon State Beavers on Saturday at Mackay Stadium. Keep in mind this victory, over a Pac-12 bottom feeder, wouldn’t be a program-changing victory for the Wolf Pack. It wouldn’t point them in the direction of a national championship. It wouldn’t convince ESPN to do a 30 for 30 two-hour documentary on the Jay Norvell era.
Volunteers are sought for an annual cleanup event in Fernley as part of the celebration of National Public Lands Day, Sept. 22.
RENO — Saturday’s football game between Nevada and Oregon State will be aired on ESPNU. The game was previously scheduled for a digital broadcast on ESPN3. However, due to weather events on the east coast, ESPN networks have gone through programming changes and the Nevada-Oregon State game was moved into a spot on ESPNU.
A fundraiser is set for Sept. 18 to support Jesus Perez Sanchez, a local man who’s being treated for leukemia.
Antoinette Gertrud Steinmann Wodrich, 88, of Carson City, passed away on September 12, 2018 , Nevada, Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
Anne Macquarie, Chair of the Toiyabe Chapter of the Sierra Club, will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Democratic luncheon.
Richard Adkins, long-time resident of Fallon, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Fernley Estates at the age of 83 years. He chose to enter hospice at a time when the toll of multiple health issues and infirmities of age finally outweighed the long fight of life.
The Crime and Justice Institute presented a report on Wednesday that says Nevada’s imprisonment rate is 15 percent higher than the national average and growing.
Losing a loved one who volunteered many years in a community parallels a microcosm of what occurred 17 years ago when almost 3,000 people died as a result of four hijacked jets crashing into New York City’s North and South towers of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon across the Potomac River from the nation’s capital and into a field in western Pennsylvania.
The Nevada Nugget Casino is hosting a job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 20. Job seekers 21 and older are encouraged to attend inside the casino, 6 Retail Road, Dayton.
The Nevada Wolf Pack isn’t going to allow a 41-10 loss at Vanderbilt last Saturday to put a damper on its entire season.
The annual Jim Regan Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15.
It’s not like the Carson High football team shouldn’t know what it’s up against.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. TUESDAY At 6:20 a.m., Alana Blakemore, 20, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance after a traffic stop at Molly Drive and East Long Street. She was also arrested on suspicion of possession of paraphernalia and held in lieu of $3,500 bail.
The Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties gathers for a public meeting featuring guest speakers and discussion of regional issues on the second Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. This month’s breakfast meeting takes place on Sept. 13 at the Silver Springs Community Center in the Lahontan meeting room at 2945 Fort Churchill Street.
The Sierra Lutheran volleyball team rolled to a 25-9, 25-3, 25-11 win at Sierra Sage on Friday.
The Carson City Kiwanis 5th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Silver Oak Golf Course is sold out.
The Board of Examiners on Tuesday approved $1.2 million to HealtHIE Nevada to expand the electronic data system that will allow secure transmission of patient information among providers.
Cher passed away suddenly at home on the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Reservation.
It’s time for Ty Gangi to put the Pack on his back. No more excuses. No more wait-and-see approach. No more learning curve. No more inconsistency. The time has come for Gangi to grab this Nevada Wolf Pack football season by the facemask and drag it into greatness and grandeur.
John Richard O’Keefe, 64 of Carson City, passed away on September 9, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Sylvia Jean Miller, 86 of Carson City, passed away on September 10, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800
Stanley Gail Knapp, age 71, passed away in the early morning of September 6th, 2018 with his loving wife, Janet, and sons Brian and Kevin by his side. Stanley was a resident of Minden since 2013.
Ethelyn Mary Paul, 73 of Carson City, passed away on September 10, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
RENO – Agriculture producers and others are invited to get a first-hand look at alternative crop trials and research going on in northern Nevada. The University of Nevada, Reno-USDA Plant Materials Center New Crop Variety Field Day is free and open to the public and will take place 9-11 a.m., Sept. 19, at USDA’s Great Basin Plant Materials Center, 2055 Schurz Highway in Fallon.
The sight of outhouses barreling down the street in an all-out potty race would be odd anywhere, but not in historic Virginia City.
The Family Support Council of Douglas County is holding its annual candlelight vigil on Oct. 4 to honor victims of domestic violence who have lost their lives and those who are still suffering.
Mike was born in Harbor City, California. At the age of 4 years, the family moved to Las Vegas, NV. They lived there for 12 years, then in November 1979 the family moved to Fallon, NV.
The League of Women Voters is hosting four free election forums in Carson City.
See the Pony Express in action at Fort Churchill State Historic Park in honor of the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act.
Growing up we had a pretty big yard. It was great for running around barefoot, but heaven forbid we didn’t mow the grass regularly or when we did finally get to it our work would certainly be cut out for us. The strategy we should use when dealing with our health is very similar to that of maintaining our lawn. It requires constant attention, a bit of routine maintenance, and life is whole lot easier when we deal with problems immediately as they arise.
Lynnette Rinehart, age 76, of Carson City, NV passed away on September 8, 2018. Arrangements in the trusted care of Fitzhenry’s Funeral Home, 775-882-2644.
The Churchill County Board of School will meet Wednesday beginning at 6 p.m. in theChurchill County School District Administration Office, Old High School, 690 S. Maine St.
City of Fallon New business for August 2018
With the goal of enriching the cultural, social, and recreational life of the Fallon area, Western Nevada College is offering the following classes through its Community Education Division:
William N. Pennington Life Center (Churchill County Senior Center) 952 S. Maine St. Fallon, NV 89406
Retirement isn’t cheap. You may have heard that you will need 70 percent to 80 percent of your pre-retirement income, but the real figure might even be higher, depending on your circumstances. And retirement isn’t short, either – you could spend two or three decades as a retiree. Taken together, these factors highlight the need to identify as many sources of retirement income as possible – and one of these sources might be an annuity.
Ernie McKenzie remembers ditching study hall to go duck hunting, and the consequences that soon followed.
Now that the new school year is here, it’s a time of new beginnings. Something you might want to consider is a new beginning for your diet, too. With so many diet options available these days, I’d like to throw another one out there: think of becoming a part-time vegetarian. For those who aren’t sure, vegetarians do not eat meat, fish or poultry. Vegans take this a step further and avoid all animal products including eggs, cheese and other dairy products.
Democratic candidate for governor, Steve Sisolak, made his first trip Churchill County on Labor Day to introduce himself to area votes and residents.
Adam Laxalt, the Republican Party’s nominee for governor, attended the Kiwanis Labor Day pancake breakfast and walked in the annual Fallon Lions Club parade.
Watson here, so yesterday I was visiting with some of my friends at the dog park, and it turns out I’m not the only working dog in Fallon. I would like to introduce you to some of our local celebrity pooches who make life richer for everyone.
Tickets are still available for Las Cafeteras, a Los Angeles group that will perform at 8 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the Oats Parks Arts Center’s Barkley Theater.
Major U.S. stock market indices climbed into record territory during August. They gave back some gains last week. Peter Wells of Financial Times explained:
TRUCKEE — Behind the return of its star player and a defense that forced six turnovers, the Greenwave football team battled from behind on the road to hold off Truckee, 32-29, Saturday afternoon at Surprise Stadium.
The Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center has taken a big leap into training future generations of Navy pilots.
Burl Ray Diggs, age 78, of Carson City, Nevada peacefully passed away surrounded by friends on Friday September 7, 2018. Burl was born May 7, 1940 in Idabel, Oklahoma.
Joyce T. Crivello, 78 of Zephyr Cove, passed away on September 8, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775- 888-6800
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. FRIDAY At 8:45 a.m., an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of domestic battery 1st offense after deputies were called to an address on Hot Springs Road.
Shirley Joan Morey, 90 of Gardnerville, passed away on September 9, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Supreme Court ruled Monday that the name of the physician picked to attend a state inmate’s execution can remain secret, even from drug makers suing to ban use of their products in the twice-postponed lethal injection.
William Lyman Smith II, 61 of Carson City, passed away on September 8, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Margaret C Hilling, 93 of South Lake Tahoe, passed away on September 9, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Virginia Grace Corbin, 80 of Carson City, passed away on September 8, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775- 888-6800.
Morgan Lewis Reed, 77, passed away on September 10, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are under the trusted care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
Melissa Bryant Demand, 46, passed away on September 8, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
The Nevada transportation board chaired by Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday approved an agreement with Harris Communications to build the long-awaited statewide shared radio system.
Carson City women and men are invited to attend the 5th Annual Women As Change Makers Summit, an event with international impact organized to empower, inspire women while raising funds to improve the livelihood of women living in poverty in Kenya.
Kat Simmons will be offering her fall stand-up comedy workshop beginning Oct. 1 through Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the COD Casino in Minden.
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network will benefit from a 5K and 10K run/walk, fun run and bench press competition on Saturday, Sept. 15.
The Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Jakki Ford will be joined by seven poets and readers for “Changing Colors,” a lively evening of big-band jazz and poetry.
There’s a sign of life in Fort Collins, Colorado, after all. The Colorado State Rams, outscored 88-47 in losses to Hawaii and Colorado to open the season, turned in one of the most impressive performances in the Mountain West this season so far by upsetting Arkansas 34-27 on Saturday in Fort Collins.
Churchill County Commissioners met Thursday at their first meeting of September and took action on the following agenda items:
The Nevada Artists Association opened its annual “Autumn” art show on Sept. 9. The exhibit will run through Oct. 19.
William Leroy Nagel, 92, passed away on August 28, 2018 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are under the care of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley, 775-882-4965.
Andrew Leon Morris, 66 of Carson City, passed away on September 8, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
Sheila Marie Bruce, 75 of Carson City, passed away on September 8, 2018. Arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremations, 775-888-6800.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — It’s inevitable a football coach will claim his team’s best football is ahead of them and that no matter the margin, things could be better.
Once the transaction details have been negotiated everyone is pretty much on the same side of the table working toward a common goal, the close of escrow. That doesn’t mean that things won’t come up that need to be negotiated or otherwise agreed on, but it should be easier to keep the results of agreement in perspective. Either you mitigate your differences and close, or draw a line and perhaps start the sales process all over again.
Fall is just around the corner, so why not take advantage of our warmer temperatures and began preparing for fall? Not sure where to start? Here are seven tasks to get you started: Check Your Heating and Air Conditioning System
The Fox Brewpub welcomes new brew master, Tim Mason, and new head chef, Tim Goodman, to the 10-year old English-style restaurant, with plans to bring new beer and food to the community staple.
Douglas High’s football team got off to a slow start Friday night against Hug.
RENO — If there was ever game in which a team couldn’t look at the scoreboard to determine its effort this was it.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Nevada soccer team (3-2-1) lost to Sacramento State (1-4-1), 3-2, on Friday. The match concluded a five-game stretch for the Wolf Pack away from home.
Based on its performance at a Sierra League meet it hosted on Thursday at the Washoe Lake State Recreation Area, the Carson High boys cross country team should be right in the thick of the race for the Sierra League title.
Hazel Mae Sanow, age 85, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Hazel was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed and will always be cherished.
Carson City Art Gallery’s Artist of the Month for September is Roger Freeman, a multi medium artist living and working in the Carson City area. During his reception you will be able to meet him and talk to him about his wonderful work.
Home-court advantage didn’t help the Lady Wave volleyball team Thursday as Fallon lost to Lassen High School in straight sets.
The legislative committee on Public Lands voted Friday to send federal officials a letter opposing the plan to allow oil and gas drilling in the Ruby Mountains of Elko.
The Carson City Historical Society is offering a new exhibit of nine pen and ink drawings of historic Carson City houses and buildings drawn by Carson High School art students in the early 1990s.
“Sweet Genevieve” Holman, a loving mother, grandma, great grandma and great-great grandma was devoted to her family, sharing love, laughter and life.
Soroptimist International of Carson City is hosting an evening event to present information about club activities, as well as about projects to which it contributes nationally and globally.
The Fernley Republican Women (FRW) will hold its next meeting at the Fernley High School Library, 1300 Highway 95A, on Sept. 18.
Sports fodder . . . It might become increasingly difficult from here on out for Northern Nevada to keep ignoring Nevada Wolf Pack football. Mackay Stadium has been only slightly more lively than a Nevada ghost town over the first seven home games of the Jay Norvell era.
Kick up your dancing shoes and enjoy the live music of Dan & Nadine at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, on Friday, Sept. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Admission is $5 per person, open to all ages.
The City of Fallon will close South Carson Street on Tuesday, Sept. 11 starting at 6 a.m. for the 9/11 ceremony.
With dense vegetation spanning more than 300 acres, the Spooner Lake portion of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is increasingly susceptible to environmental disturbances threatening the health of the Tahoe Basin.
November 9, 1924 - September 1, 2018 Bruce Pfeiffer (call sign N7CPP) of Carson City passed away peacefully September 1, 2018 at Whispering Heights Residence Home
The Public Works Board voted on Thursday to recommend a total of $507.8 million in capital improvement projects for the coming two years.
Tom Dotson has passed away peacefully at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife Joan Dotson, daughters Faith Isparo and Claudine Steger. He has a hope for the resurrection as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Services will be held at the Tamarack Junction on 9/8/18 at 1:00pm.
April 18, 1917 - July 18, 2018 Jewel Myrick born April 18, 1917 died peacefully in her sleep on July 18, 2018. Born in St. Helena, California to Edith and Thomas Myrick.
APRIL 6, 1941-AUG 14, 2018 Beverly Mae Sinclair was born April 6, 1941 in Texas to Norris and Ruth Knight. Beverly went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 77, with her family by her side.
LAS VEGAS — Two former Nevada congressmen squaring off for the U.S. House seat they each once held are divided on how to address health care.
John F. (90 3/4) and Doris R. Brown (83) have passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ. Doris passed November 12, 2017 and John passed May 16, 2018. They were married in Eugene, Oregon and had celebrated 64 years together in 2017.
You’re invited to Nevada Humane Society’s annual Wags & Whiskers Gala, An Evening in Morocco, a fundraiser to save homeless pets. The event is Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino.
The Nevada Wolf Pack football team had just beaten Portland State 72-19 last Friday night to open its season when head coach Jay Norvell fired a warning shot to the final 11 opponents on his schedule.
Fred Lokken, political science professor at Truckee Meadows Community College, will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Democratic luncheon.
Based on testimony regarding competency evaluations for a Fallon man charged with murder, Judge Thomas Stockard ruled Tuesday in 10th District Court that John K. O’Connor is not competent to stand trial for killing a fellow church member in late July.
RENO — The Nevada athletics department announced Wednesday season tickets for the upcoming men’s basketball season are officially sold out.
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. WEDNESDAY • At 8:38 a.m., a 29-year-old Carson man was arrested at an address on Spooner Drive on a warrant on suspicion of failure to appear and held in lieu of $500 bail.
The legislative Interim Finance Committee on Wednesday approved $35 million in state backed bonds to construct a pipeline that will supply water to the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center.
The jewelry sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13 and 14 in the lobby of the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, will be a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels.
While the name is not very inviting, Prison Hill should be one of the top destinations for easy recreational activity nearby.
The Nevada Wolf Pack’s 72-19 paddling of Portland State on Friday night at Mackay Stadium is not certifiable proof this football season will conclude with a parade down Virginia Street.
LAS VEGAS — The Latest on a sexual assault investigation into a Nevada pimp (all times local): 12:05 p.m. A Nevada pimp and state Assembly candidate says he’s cooperating with a state sexual assault investigation and denies any wrongdoing.
RENO — The University of Nevada men’s basketball team’s Sweet 16 rematch with Loyola Chicago will air on ESPNews on Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. from Gentile Arena. The game is part of the 2018 Challenge Series that matches teams from the Mountain West and Missouri Valley Conference. The game is a rematch of the Sweet 16 game played in Atlanta last season won by the Ramblers, 69-68.
A pickup with the remains of an adult male still inside the vehicle was recovered Friday from the Lahontan Reservoir’s boat ramp off the Carson Highway, said Churchill County Sheriff Ben Trotter.
Loving father, and grandfather, 73 of Fallon, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2018 after a yearlong battle with cancer surrounded by his children.
The Carson City Kiwanis is having the 5th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Silver Oak Golf Course.
Carson High football coach Blair Roman is doing his best Yogi Berra act as he’s hoping for deja vu all over again.
Hunter Rauh and Zachary Sever provided a nice 1-2 combo to help pace the Carson boys cross country team to a fourth-place finish on Friday at the Reed Invitational in Sparks.
Nevada Division of Forestry's Acting State Forester, Kacey KC, stands among the past state foresters as she is the first female in Nevada to serve the role.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
The Jack C. Davis Observatory at 2699 Van Patten Drive will host a lecture about Atlantis by Mike Thomas at 6:30 p.m. today. Other events include a lecture about stellar archaeology on Jan. 27 and a viewing of a blue moon total lunar eclipse on Jan. 31.
The swollen Carson River at the Cradlebaugh Bridge in January 2017.
“Get Off My Back,” a pencil drawing by William Smith
William Smith’s art was incorporated into material for the 2017 Jazz & Beyond Music Festival. His work will be adorning the walls inside the Carson City Art Gallery in March.
Dayton’s Stephen Reid is bringing his watercolors to the Community Center.
Artist Susan Glaser Church learned to weld while helping her father repair machinery on their Elko ranch. Now she uses the skill to make art, including work debuting Friday at the Community Center.
Sierra Lutheran will host its annual 7th and 8th Grade Visitation Day from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 9.
Gov. Brian Sandoval says Nevada must become the aggressor in the fight over the Yucca Mountain nuclear dump. He told Bob Halstead, head of the agency for Nuclear Projects, he expects backers of the project to renew their push to restart the licensing in January.
Hand in hand with her Lord, Mouryne Landing Dini passed on to her eternal home… on August 30, 2018, a warm Nevada afternoon, as a dear voice read her favorite Psalm 121, “I will lift up mine eyes…”
The following people were booked into the Carson City Jail. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. SUNDAY • At 3:55 p.m., a 36-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of petit larceny at Walmart. She was also held on a P&P warrant and held without bail.
A statue of an Indian mother and her child, perhaps carved by a Washoe or Paiute Indian, was discovered underground in Douglas County.
Carson City looking north from the top of the Capitol building in 1871.
Carson City looking north from the top of the Capitol building in 1871.
Sporting purple “I Survived the Walk” T-shirts, a group of residents — the oldest 90 years young — from Summit Estates Senior Living crossed the finish line with gusto and embraced the exhilaration of a race well walked.
Rachael Marguerite Bourgeois' Fanny Allen Hospital School of Nursing School 1945 graduation picture. Fanny Allen Hospital is the only hospital in Burlington, Vermont; The Green Mountain State.
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In places like Wild Horse Reservoir near Elko and Red and Caples lakes along Highway 88, ice fishing is possible when water freezes and creates ice a minimum of six inches thick.
Carson City looking north from the top of the Capitol building in 1871.
United Stated Army WAC Sgt. Evelyn Johnson served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion in Birmingham, England and Rouen, France during World War II.
Carson City looking north from the top of the Capitol building in 1871.
Carson City looking north from the top of the Capitol building in 1871.
Carson City looking north from the top of the Capitol building in 1871.
Carson City looking north from the top of the Capitol building in 1871.
The Brewery Arts Center's summer concert series is becoming a tradition.
The ruins of a boat once built to ply the waters of Winnemucca Lake as a floating speakeasy during the Prohibition days. Photo taken by Dennis Cassinelli circa 1959.
Jason Gardner competes in the newspaper toss during the End of Bike Week Party on Friday evening in McFadden Plaza.
Nevada is the No. 1 at-risk state for credit card fraud and identity theft, but prevention can be simple.
Jan Loverin is curator of clothing and textiles at the Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center. Photo courtesy of Nevada State Museum
Saturday, September 15th, 2018 ~ 3:00pm - 6:00pm ~ Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge, 314 S. Carson St. in Carson City ~ Potluck, Stories & Love
Markets were fired up last week after the United States and Mexico agreed on new trade rules. The Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) Index reached an all-time high and finished the month of August up about 3 percent, reported Michael Sheetz, Thomas Franck, and Alexandra Gibbs of CNBC.
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, involves the breakdown of joint cartilage and affects an estimated 21 million people in the U.S., according to the American College of Rheumatology. Patients may present with symptoms of pain and stiffness, joint instability, crepitus, decreased function and mobility. While most patients seek conventional treatment such as analgesia, physiotherapy and joint replacement, new research offers these patients more options to seek without side effects and down time from such treatment.
Speaking in opposition the Marsy’s Law Crime Victims Rights Amendment, Question 1 on the November ballot, Max Larnerd of the Nevada ACLU cautioned Democrats in attendance at their Labor Day luncheon that the measure would create no real rights not already provided for under existing law, but that it would mandate costly new burdens on the criminal justice system that would serve only to bog down the administration of justice.
Arlo Mann, 82 passed away on August 31, 2018 in Watertown, SD. Arrangements are in the care of Crawford-Osthus Funeral Chapel, 605-882-1516.
The Carson Valley Desert Brushes will meet Thursday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. at the Carson City Fire Station No. 12, 3620 North Sunridge Drive in Carson City.
Leisure Hour Club member and historian Kim Harris will help the club begin celebrating its 123-year history with a presentation at the club’s first dinner meeting of the year on Wednesday, Sept. 19.
Carson City Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly Breakfast with Brad from 7 to 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, at the Cracker Box.
David L. Hughes, 84 of Dayton, passed away on September 2, 2018, arrangements are in the trusted care of Autumn Funerals & Cremation, 775- 888-6800
Northern Nevada Medical Group (NNMG) recently opened a Fallon family medicine clinic at 1020 New River Parkway, Suite 200.
In May 1900, a central Nevada rancher named Jim Butler discovered a ledge of silver that sparked one of the largest mining booms in Nevada history. Within two years, more than 3,000 people were living in the town.
New Churchill County High School Principal Scott Winter has the best of two worlds.
RENO — University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Grow Your Own, Nevada! program presents four classes to help Nevadans get on the path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing and preserving more of their own food.
Extended Reality, or XR, is now available at the library. This exciting service offers patrons and community education partners one stop access to virtual reality, mixed reality and augmented reality equipment, materials and resources. Provided by Lifeliqe, the collection is specially customized to support the learning and information needs of key user groups.
National Grandparents Day is observed on Sept. 9. If you’re a grandparent, you may get some gifts or cards — or maybe even a phone call! But you might feel that it’s better to give than to receive, especially when it comes to your grandchildren. And you can make a real difference in their lives by making a financial gift for their future.
FERNLEY — At each monthly service at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Navy veteran Jonathan Burnett is heard but not readily seen. From the back of the covered pavilion, AV2 (avionics technician) Burnett rings a bell every time the narrator announces a deceased veteran’s name who’s honored for service and sacrifice.
Communities across Nevada will remember the 17th anniversary next week of Sept. 11, 2001, a day that changed both the United States and the world as they moved forward from the tragic events.
Photo gallery from Monday’s Fallon Lions Club Labor Day parade. Awards for the Fallon Lions Club Labor Day parade are as follows:
FERNLEY — The message was sent on the first play from scrimmage. A 34-yard quick strike in Fallon’s first series set the tone as the Greenwave football team avenged last year’s loss to Fernley, winning 40-0 on Friday
I was recently startled awake from a nightmare by the sound of howling. In my dream I was being stalked by wolves in the dark wilderness. I thought the howling was part of my dream. To my surprise, it was right outside the window, and it was a chorus of neighbor dogs.
Branden Beeghly, a 2016 Fallon grad, made his mark with the Greenwave baseball program before turning the page to the next chapter of his life. Beeghly, who’s father, Randy, who was inducted into the Greenwave Hall of Fame last year, finished his second year at Williston State College (North Dakota) and is now at the University of Benedictine in Mesa, Ariz. Beeghly took some time to reflect on his time with Fallon and in the Midwest as he prepares for his new adventure in the desert.
The Boise State Broncos were compared to a recent national championship team this weekend. “That’s the best team we’ve played since Clemson in 2016,” Troy coach Neal Brown said after a 56-20 loss to the Broncos Saturday night in Troy, Ala.
September is National Voter Registration Month and Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske is joining her counterparts across the country in urging people to register to vote. She said her staff will be working with the Advisory Committee on Participatory Democracy, local election officials and nonprofits to encourage voter participation.
Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, a division of The Kroger Co., announced it will phase out single-use plastic bags and transition to reusable bags across its Family of Stores by 2025. “As part of our Zero Hunger/Zero Waste commitment, we are phasing out use-once, throw-it-away plastic bags and transitioning to reusable bags in our stores by 2025,” said Kenny Kimball, president of Smith’s Food & Drug Stores. “It’s a bold move that will better protect our planet for future generations.”
