TAHOE-TRUCKEE, Calif. — Often when people think of snowshoeing, they conjure up images of humongous wood and wicker contraptions that hang from the walls of Tahoe cabins.
Dad left us peacefully the morning of November 11, 2015. Another member of our Greatest Generation, He was born in Nettleton, Arkansas to Guy A. Pardew Sr. and Ida May Pardew. Joe grew up with a love of aircraft and flying. He joined the U.S. Navy in February, 1942.
FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Tre Coggins pumped in four 3-pointers and finished with 25 points to lead Cal State Fullerton to a 75-66 win over Nevada on Saturday night.
Betty moved from So. California to Carson City in 1979, where she worked for Coats & Clark and Sav-On Drugs. In 2014, she moved to Las Vegas to be near her daughter and shortly thereafter they relocated to Pahrump. A tireless worker and single parent, she was active in her church and was loved by all who knew her. Betty was absolutely fearless, without complaint, fiercely independent and a loving mother. She asked for little while giving selflessly of herself. She is survived by and will be dearly missed by her only child, Bonnie Shanteler. At her request, there will be no service.
Mrs. Eleanor D. Thompson suffered a stroke November 11 and died at Banner Churchill County Hospital. Born September 10th, 1935 in a tent on a sandbar just upriver from Council, Alaska, to Francis and Lily Walker, Eleanor, an Inupiaq Eskimo, married George Thompson of Ukiah, California, in Sitka, Alaska, on June 14, 1963.
Melissa Larsen wants to make Carson High relevant in girls basketball again. It’s why she applied for the job when Nathan Tolbert resigned following last year’s 12-15 record.
Blair Roman said he’s excited about the prospects for next year’s Carson High football team, and with good reason.
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Donnel Pumphrey and Chase Price surpassed 100 yards rushing on Saturday night, and San Diego State completed an undefeated conference season with a 31-14 win over Nevada.
Carson High’s boys basketball team has been in the regional finals twice in the last three years and came away empty handed.
Joe Nielson passed away at the age of 58 on November 10, 2015 after a lengthy illness with his Father & Son’s by his side. Joe loved to spend time with his family and go fishing and prospecting with his Father. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona M. Nielson.
Paul passed away peacefully on 11/10/15 after a brief illness. He was born in Pietrasanta, Italy to Antonio Conti and Alda Benassi. After coming to America he resided in Oakland, CA.
Debra L. Rister, 58, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 in Renton, Washington. Born in Taft, California on August 16, 1957, Deb was the eldest of three children. Rarely spotted without a good book in hand, Deb was an
Funeral Services for Jerry Lynn Lamason, Colonel U.S. Army, age 88, of Fallon, NV, formerly of Page, NE, were held on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the Page United Methodist Church in Page, NE.
Ridgley Leora Bill born 1/17/31 passed away on 11/20/15. She lived in Fallon, NV. Her mother was Annie Bill and her Father Charlie Bill, she had 6 brothers and sisters, and 12 children and numerous grandchildren. The viewing will be held at the Smith Family Funeral home at 505 Rio Vista Drive 9am-5pm on Friday November 27, 2015. There will also be a cry dance held after the viewing at the Lovelock Indian Colony at 8pm. The funeral will be at the Lovelock Indian Colony gym Saturday November 28, 2015 at 11 am.
Donald DeBerry died on Nov, 18, 2015, at home after a lengthy battle with cancer and most recent, pneumonia. Donald was born Sept. 25, 1934, to Don and Pat DeBerry in Buena Park, Calif.
Dianne Dorothy Cribbs was born on February 15, 1952 in Carson City, Nevada to Paul and Dorothy (Anderson) Dube. Dianne was proud to be a fourth generation native Nevadan.
Glen A. Rose passed after a fifteen year battle with heart failure on November 7th, 2015. Born February first, 1931, Glen was a loving husband, father of two, grandfather of three, and great grandfather of six. A retired educator of over 30 years, Glen rejoiced in inspiring young minds to seek knowledge.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning . . .The Nevada Wolf Pack, it seems, have lost all confidence in Tyler Stewart’s ability to throw the football.
The San Diego State Aztecs remember what the Nevada Wolf Pack did to them last season.
The Nevada Wolf Pack found yet another way to win a basketball game Wednesday night at Lawlor Events Center.
RENO — Marqueze Coleman doesn’t want to talk about how many points he is scoring lately.
FOOTBALL Colby Brown (Carson-College of Idaho): Season over. Dylan Sawyers (Carson-Feather River): Season over.
James Arthur Good of Carson City, NV passed away November 1, 2015 with his family by his side, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. James grew up in a family of 16 children. He served in the U.S. Navy for 8 years aboard the USS Rochester and USS Hooper, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was involved in coaching many youth baseball teams. He was an avid musician, and spent a large part of his life performing throughout the state of California. James found
Caryol Del Vecchio passed peacefully in her Carson City home on Sunday November 15, 2015. Caryol was born in Wayne, Nebraska and moved to California in 1939.
Eldon “Perk” Perkins, 94, a Carson City resident and business man for 56 years, passed away peacefully at home with family on Nov. 3. Perk was born in Nevada, MO and joined the Army Air Corps and the war effort in July 1941 soon after leaving school.
Augustine (Ann) Young passed away peacefully on November 14, 2015 at the age of 93. She was born and raised in Nevada having lived in McDermott, Winnemucca, Tungsten, and Sparks and resided in Fallon for over thirty years.
Scott Patrick Harper passed away on November 14, 2015. He grew up in Westwood CA where he graduated high school. He attended Butte College in Chico for two years where he would continue to play football. He furthered his education at Chico State University and graduated with his degree in Liberal Studies
Mary E. Stadler, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 10th. She was 90 years old. She was born in Topeka, Kansas to John and Catherine (Duman) Stadler on August 25th, 1925.
Allen D. Woods passed away on November 5, 2015 at Northern Nevada Hospital. Allen was born January 25, 1931 in Michigan. He has lived in Fallon, Nevada for the past 9 years, moving here from Redondo Beach, California. He had been in law enforcement for over 20 years with the Redondo Beach Police Department, working his way up to a Captain.
Ray D. Cardenas passed away November 15 2015 after a long bout with cancer. Ray is survived by his wife Cindy. Son Tim Tobias & grand daughter Hazley along with his mother Bonnie, Father Ray Sr. sisters Wendy & Stephanie, brother Shawn stepmom Audra, cousins Michiel and Danny, Aunt Skip & Lou Carrica, cousins Jay Morgan, Sheri Hall Janine Bolla. Ray lived in Torrance, Calif where he owned his own auto glass business, Ray graduated from Churchill High School in 1981.
Ronald Lee Polson, 80, of Carson City, NV passed away on November 14, 2015. He was born November 10, 1935 in Shelley, Idaho to James Arthur and Lula Polson. he served in the US Army and worked as an Electrical Engineer. On May 19, 1956 he married Carlene Clifton in Olivehurst, CA.
Nevada Appeal staff report Sierra Lutheran High School graduate Nathanael Williams helped Colorado School of the Mines make history and earned All-American status in the process.
Asa Carter and Ikela Lewis capped their high school careers at Carson High by taking home top honors.
Carson High didn’t have far to look for its new head wrestling coach, but the process took a lot longer than expected.
The Nevada Wolf Pack wants to do more than simply play basketball at Lawlor Events Center this year.
RENO – Many years of heartache. Many years of frustration. Many years spent as the doormat to the rest of the division.
RENO — The Carson Senators were going to need a near-perfect effort to dethrone the Reed Raiders.
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RENO — One of Carson High’s best drives of the season was its first one on Friday night.
The curtain closed on another season of Carson High football Friday night, and unfortunately it closed with a thud.
Rogelio Herrera, Guillermo Hernandez and Peter Garrett were a big reason why Carson High finished second in the Sierra League, and then later went on to win the regional and state championships.
In case you haven’t heard, the NASCAR Sprint Cup series determines the 2015 champion at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday.
For the past seven years, Carson and Reed have been the best in northern Nevada football.
Aug. 29 Reed 44, Carson 27: Unfortunately for the Senators, this one was over in the first half when Reed roared to a 41-6 halftime lead behind the play of QB Matt Denn, who threw for 3`10 of his 361 yards in the opening half. Greg Wallace ran for 69 yards and Joe Nelson passed for 210 yards and ran for 57 yards.
Brian Polian wants everyone to know once again his Nevada Wolf Pack is taking on a team that’s better than its record would indicate.
Sports fodder for a Friday morning ... The next three games will determine the final grade on this Nevada Wolf Pack football season.
This certainly wasn’t the type of senior season Ian Schulz envisioned — four games played with nine tackles, two hurries and five pass receptions.
FOOTBALL Colby Brown (Carson-College of Idaho): Had 1 carry for minus-1 yard and 1 catch for 14 yards in loss to Carroll College.
When you look at the past three regional championship games between Carson and Reed, there’s one familiar thread.
RENO — Abel Sanchez was just an infant when Carson High’s boys soccer team won its last state title back in 1998.
Robert Ferrel and Michael Spivack have been etched into the minds of the Carson High football team, most notably the defensive unit since late August, and with good reason.
RENO — Tyler Stewart finally has his first Mackay miracle.
Crystal Brown, 29, of Dayton, passed away on Oct. 30, 2015. Crystal was born to Cheryl Brown on Dec. 26, 1985 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, NV.
John “Jack” Cardinalli passed away Wednesday afternoon on November 11th, 2015, at 81 years old. He was the son of John A. Cardinalli, a hard rock miner, and Hilda Cardinalli, a teacher in Eureka, NV. As a youth, Jack was first in his class, captain of the football team, and an Eagle Scout.
David S. Cook reached the end of his journey Oct. 12, 2015. Born May 24, 1950 in Las Vegas to Robert E. and Jeanette (Stanton) Cook, he was fourth generation Nevadan.
LAS VEGAS — Led by Kassidy Lommori, the Yerington High volleyball team knocked off northern Nevada rival Incline in four games to win the Divsiion III state championship Saturday at Foothill High School.
I wonder when the NIAA will get things right, especially when it comes to boys basketball.
Big offensive plays. Carson High made them, and the Reno Huskies had no answer.
HONOLULU — D.J. Fenner scored 16 points and Nevada pulled away in the second half on Friday to defeat Coastal Carolina 73-56 in the Rainbow Classic, making a winner of Eric Musselman in his college coaching debut.
RENO — Douglas High struck first Friday afternoon in the NIAA Division I State Girls Soccer Championships.
RENO — It came down to executing on opportunities.
Both Carson and Reno played without standout offensive players Friday night.
Some anonymous jokester posted a fake report on the internet after Joey Logano’s blown tire took him out of contention at Texas last Sunday.
Peter Garrett is the linchpin of Carson High’s defense.
PHOENIX — Matt Williams is returning to his old job as third base coach of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Two West Coast baseball programs on the rise and another perennially among the nation’s best have inked Western Nevada College players to letters of intent during the NCAA Division 1’s early signing period.
Peggy J. McKendrick passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on November 7, 2015. She was born September 3, 1954 to William and Marjorie Sieber in Eureka, California.A long-time resident of Carson City; she loved giving back to her community, especially as a member of the Carson City Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team, where she helped others for many years.
Craig Roswell Moe passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Fallon on October 22, 2015. Craig was born April 25, 1951 in New Jersey to Roger and Nedra Moe.
After a battle with colon cancer for almost two years, Richard (Rick) Lee Springer passed away peacefully, surrounded by his mother and sister, in his home on October 30, 2015 in Dayton, Nevada at the age of 48. Rick was born on February 28, 1967 in San Jose, California to father Dwight “Ike” Richard Springer and mother Nancy Lynn Springer.
Geri passed away to be with the Good Lord on October 15, 2015. She was born June, 7, 1930 to Virgil and Flora Parsons in Malta Bend, Missouri.
George Kent Whitaker, 83, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at his home in Fallon, Nevada. Kent was born in Kanosh, Utah on August 30, 1932 to Herman and Marion Sagers Whitaker and was the youngest of eight children.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack isn’t prepared to bid farewell to its senior class. “I’m not ready to say good-bye,” Wolf Pack football coach Brian Polian said this week. “I haven’t gotten into that mode of looking back yet. We still have a lot of football left.”
Back in August, the Douglas High girls soccer team opened its season against one of the West’s top teams. This weekend, the Tigers very well could see their season end against another ranked team at the NIAA Division I State Tournament in Reno.
Ikela Lewis knows the end is near. He knows when he takes the field Friday night against the Reno Huskies on Friday in the Division I football semifinals, it’s going to be his last game at home against a Northern Nevada opponent.
FOOTBALL Colby Brown (Carson-College of Idaho): Ran for a career-best 142 yards in 21-10 loss to E. Oregon. Dylan Sawyers (Carson-Feather River): Lost 54-17 to Sac City, no stats available.
The third time was the charm for Carson High’s boys soccer team.
The toughest weeks of preparation for the Carson High football coaching staff is when the Senators play Reno or Reed.
A proposal that would have allowed Nevada high school athletic teams to participate in national postseason events didn’t receive approval last Wednesday during a special meeting of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association’s Board of Control.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack swept all three of the Mountain West Conference’s player of the week awards after last week’s 30-16 victory at Fresno State.
Barbara Hardwick lived in the Carson Valley for forty-seven years. She was born in Oklahoma, where she lived until the age of seventeen. She married, moved to Lake Tahoe California, where she raised five children, two of which predeceased her.
Margaret Lynn Sanchez (Margie) passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 7th, 2015 after battling cancer. Margaret was born January 6, 1954.
RENO — In coach Michael Alvarez’s mind, there was no doubt his Carson Senators were going to make the state tournament.
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With snow swirling on the field and a wall of Douglas defenders facing her Monday night, sophomore Bekah Gonzalez found a way to convert a last-minute direct free kick to lift Bishop Manogue past Douglas, 1-0, in the Northern Division I Region Tournament girls soccer championship game.
One of the keys to Carson High’s success has been its ability to run the football.
LAS VEGAS — The man to beat at the World Series of Poker Main Event had an unrivaled tower of chips by night’s end and luck on his side.
TRUCKEE — The Dayton volleyball team, seeded No. 3, pulled out a thrilling win against No. 2 seed Lowry, 25-18, 17-25, 25-15, 15-25, 15-7 in the Northern Division IA semifinals Saturday to earn a berth in the state tournament.
RENO — Carson High fired the first salvo, but Douglas won the war.
RENO — Elaina Marchegger continued what has turned into a postseason breakout and made it look easy in the process Saturday at the NIAA State Cross County Championships.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — With ski season on our doorstep and resorts across the West starting to open, now is the time to make sure you’re ready. And it starts with proper conditioning.
RENO — Volleyball is known as a game of momentum.
Matt Rutledge, a two-sport star at Carson High not too many years ago, has embarked on a new career.
TRUCKEE — The Dayton volleyball team made quick work of Elko in its opening match in the Northern Division IA playoffs, winning 25-15, 25-14, 25-23 Friday.
Carson High showed off its 1-2 punch at quarterback Friday night.
Carson High’s ninth straight win wasn’t as easy as the final score indicated.
Simply put, Asa Carter took over Friday’s 49-34 playoff win against Spanish Springs
Buddy Ryan implemented the 46 defense back in the 1980s, and it was a huge reason why the Chicago Bears won the 1985 Super Bowl.
In an instant, more than 100 minutes of frustration came to an end for the Carson High boys soccer team.
RENO — They’re baaaaack. Carson High’s volleyball team got 17 kills apiece from Juliana Anderson and Jaycie Roberts en route to a three-game sweep of arch-rival Douglas, 27-25, 25-21 and 25-19 in the semifinals of the Division I regionals Thursday night at Bishop Manogue.
The NIAA State Cross-Country Championships heads one of the busiest sports days in northern Nevada.
Racing drivers are always exploring the limits; limit of adhesion, limit of pit road speed, limit of fuel supply, and limit of tire wear to name a few.
RENO — The Nevada Wolf Pack is ready to start the regular season. “I’m excited to get the taste of last season out of our mouths,” senior center A.J. West said.
FRESNO, Calif. — James Butler ran for 122 yards and one touchdown, freshman Dameon Baber tied a conference single-game record with three interceptions in the second half and Nevada beat Fresno State 30-16 on Thursday night.
Kelli passed away at Renown Medical Center following a three year battle with Breast Cancer. Born to Bill and Sherry Fletcher, raised in Carson City and graduating from Carson High in 1990
John T. Koyama passed peacefully at his home in Carson City, NV at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Marie Ayako, married for 60 years, and his two sons Andrew and James. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Bernadette was born on September 2nd 1939 in North Dakota. Berni was the oldest of five children; she leaves behind four siblings Mike, Marie, Ron, and Belinda.
It is with great sorrow the family of Ralph Dean Sims had to say goodbye to their loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all. Ralph’s 68-year earthly journey came to a close on October 31st, at his home in Fallon, with his family at his side
Charyl A Miller lost her battle against cancer on Oct. 29 2015. Charyl lived in the Fallon area and worked at NAS Fallon for a better part of 20 years.
Della, age 90, passed away on Oct. 15, 2015 at The Homestead in Fallon. Della was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Warbington; daughter, Margo Garner; granddaughter, Jamie Ericsson; her parents, 3 sisters and 4 brothers
Chester Marvin Newnham, beloved husband, dad, grandfather and friend passed away on October 28, 2015 in Fallon, NV. He was born September 29, 1927 in Carson City, NV to Chester John and Irene Walker Newnham. Chester was proud of his Nevada lineage coming from one of the earliest settlers in Genoa, NV. He attended schools in Carson City and graduated in 1945
Sports fodder for a Friday morning...Colin Kaepernick is getting a raw deal from the San Francisco 49ers. The former Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback has lost his starting job and is obviously being used as a scapegoat for the 49ers’ 2-6 start.
FOOTBALL Colby Brown (Carson-College of Idaho): Had 2 carries for 7 yards in 27-23 loss to W. Montana. Dylan Sawyers (Carson-Feather River): Lost 63-28 to Siskiyous. No stats listed.
Brynn Lehman picked a great time to score her first goal of the season.
Survived by parents Doc & Pauline Beaudette, Carson City; Sister and husband, Leah and Michael Berg, Reno and Niece Mariah Beaudette; Reno. May have you found peace, Gary.
Francis “Mike” Sullivan passed away on September 19, 2015 in Carson City, NV. Mike was born April 8, 1927 in Lowell, MA to John Joseph and Mary Rose Sullivan.
Alyce Doreen Larson, 91, passed away October 23, 2015 in Carson City, NV. Alyce was born on May 29, 1924 in Mitchell, SD to Owen and Daisy Smith.
On October 22, 2015, an amazing and loving husband, perfect father, greatest grandfather, and friend to everyone, Larry D. Hough, passed away, surrounded by his family, at his home. Larry was born in Riverside, CA to Holly and Marge Hough, December 29, 1937. When he was two years old, Larry and his family moved to Silver Peak, NV. After that, they moved to Tonopah, NV, where he continued to live, and attend school. During his high school years, Larry was on the 1954 State Basketball Championship Team. Upon
Scott Forrest Hoote, 58 Surrounded by his family and friends, Scott Forrest Hoote of Carson City, NV, ended his struggle with Esophageal cancer on October 20, 2015.
Geneal C. Stearns Jones, 89, passed away on October 20, 2015 in Citrus Heights, CA. Born in 1926 and raised in Grangeville, Idaho, Geneal obtained her master’s degree.
Linc was the youngest of six born to Mary Louise McMahon-Snider and Joseph William Snider in Daisetta, Texas. He was preceded in death by his three brothers and two sisters: Joe, Bob, Kirk, Louise and Dot Snider, and his beloved wife, Derva Jeanne Snider.
Kenneth Eugene Shockley, age 90, passed away on October 27, 2015 at Highland Manor in Fallon. He was born September 15, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska to Charles and Leah Johnson
Jackie, as she was known by most people, was born in Elko Nevada on January 18th 1960, to parents Hap and Mary Hancock. In her early years of life, Jackies’ family lived in Eureka Nevada, later moving to Emida Idaho, then to Fallon Nevada where she graduated High school in 1978.
Wayne Harvey Diestler, born February 16th, 1932 in Hortonville, Wisconsin to Leonard and Florence Diestler passed away on October 9th, 2015. Wayne lived in Hortonville, WI until he joined the Navy. Wayne married Marilyn (Toone) Wood on July 23rd 1983
On the back of Blair Roman’s blue T-shirt he often wears during the week is the word family.
It wasn’t typical Carson High volleyball, but it was enough to advance to the next round of the playoffs.
The Nevada Wolf Pack will be looking for some payback Thursday night (7:30 p.m., ESPN2) against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Bulldog Stadium.
The Silver State Gymnastic Academy’s Level 4 team won the team title at last weekend’s Fall Fest in Grass Valley.
Ross Aguiar, beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, coach and friend, passed away Thursday, October 15. He left behind a family that will love him forever. Ross married his best friend Sue Thornburgh June 17, 1989. Together they had three beautiful children Emily, Betsy, and Jake
Janae H. Rose passed away unexpectedly at her residence on October 12, 2015. Born October 29, 1977 to Jay and Janet June, she has lived in Fallon since she was thirteen. She worked for a few years at Banner hospital as a CAN.
Marion Margaret Triffon, 90, passed away October 18, 2015 in Carson City, Nevada. Marion was the daughter of Francis Leo Glynn and Marion Elizabeth (McKenzie) Glynn. She was born August 3, 1925, Long Beach,
Michele Curry passed away at home surrounded by husband and daughter. Michele was born in Oceanside, Ca. in 1952. Her family eventually settled in Danville, Il.
Kenneth “Ken” Jochim, 67, of Reno, Nevada, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at his home. Ken was born April 6, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, to Peggy and Earl Jochim. His family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, when Ken was 6 months old.
Mike passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on October 16, 2015. Mike was born in Norco, CA on August 19, 1955. He is a veteran who served in the U.S Navy with his brother, John.
Barbara Jean Baxter Olenslager, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, returned to the arms of her Heavenly Father on October 18th, 2015.
The first thing you notice about Jaycie Roberts is her infectious smile. Through good times and bad on the volleyball court, it’s always there.
When the Carson Senators line up on Friday night against Spanish Springs, in the opening round of the Division I regional football playoffs, they will be looking at a new starting quarterback.
The NIAA Division I boys and girls soccer playoff schedule has been revised because of inclement weather.
Yes, a tune up on the boards is a must for fun on the hills.
