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WASHINGTON RENO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 FBI identifies possible Guantanamo Bay mistreatment BY MATT APUZZO ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON FBI agents documented more than two dozen incidents of possible mistreatment at the Guantanamo Bay military base, including one detainee whose head was wrapped in duct tape for chanting the Quran and another who pulled out his hair after hours in a sweltering room. Documents released Tuesday by the FBI offered new details about the harsh interrogation practices used by military officials and contractors when questioning enemy combatants. RGJ com On today available the and Web: past online at issues Obituaries rgi.com are from Charlene CAPORALE IN LOVING MEMORY Charlene Caporale, 91, passed Nick Ponce away on December 28, 2006 at 10-8-53 1-3-03 Life Care Center in Reno. She Four years pass since was born on September 21, 1915 we lost our Dad to Charles and Alice Donegan in still cherish the time Kansas City, KS. that we all had but Charlene was preceded in death when were home feeling by her husband Andy and son sick no one cures us Kimball Wells.

She is survived better than Nick by her sister Bunny Cresse of Love and miss Kansas City, MO, daughter Gay you Kenna Rogers, grandsons Pat- Kaleena, Kellie, Mark, DeeDee rick Danler, Chris Rogers, greatgranddaughter Rylee Rogers, nieces and nephews. Vann Adlai to Born in Albuquerque, NM, Vann grew up in Long Beach, CA, moving to Reno in 1961. He served in the Navy, active duty from 1959- 1961 and was honorably discharged from the Navy Reserves in October, 1964 with the rank of Navy Airman Apprentice, Aviation Machinist, USNA, North Island, San Diego, CA. On April 1, 1966 Vann proudly joined the Reno Fire Department where he retired as Captain in August, 1996. I am both honored and blessed to have the pleasure of knowing and loving Vann.

Vann is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kathy, his sister Maeta Irene Emmons and her husband Joe, his niece Dee Dee and her husband Mike, niece Angela, Uncle Mac, sister-in-law, Michael Jayne and husband Jack, brother-in-law Greg Brunson, mother and fatherin-law, Martha Jayne and Robert Allen French, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Adlai and mother Thelma Irene, sister-in-law, Martha Anne and his grandparents. In lieu of flowers, please offer donations to the Reno Firefighters Community Assistance Program (RFFCAP) in the memory of Vann A. Webb, 200 Evans Reno 89502. To my love, my husband, "In your arms I feel peace-your smile is all it takes to make my world perfect -your memories are my daily gift.

My husband, my Love peaceful sleep life ever lasting." Your loving wife, Kat Dennis Patrick GALVIN boating, and entertaining at Buck's Lake. He was a medalist in the downhill at the National Handicapped Ski Championship in New Hampshire in 1987. His trip was underwritten by the Reno community following an article about Dennis and his accomplishments authored by Rolland Melton. Dennis was one of the original players for the Silver State High Rollers Wheelchair Basketball team. He recently began bicycling which he loved to do with his beloved canine companion Andy and he was also learning to be a boxing judge.

Dennis was a member of the Catholic Church, the Sons of Erin, and the Reno Turf Club Roundtable. Den was a legendary practical joker who took great pride in his bag of tricks. Many of his friends and family were targets of his old stand-bys such as the gift of a bogus winning scratch off lottery ticket or a surprise Happy Birthday song (along with special birthday hat and Groucho Marx glasses) at Pinocchio's Restaurant when it wasn't their birthday. It was impossible to stay mad at Dennis for any length of time. Everyone who knew him remembers the twinkle in his eyes that made you look on the bright side of life.

Den's dog Andy has the same expression and we are certain that the staff at Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) recognized this when they paired Andy with Den. In accordance with Dennis' wishes Andy will be reassigned if possible as determined by CCI. Den especially loved his nephews and nieces, and he faithfully attended their games, recitals, plays, baptisms, communions, graduations, birthdays, and other special occasions. Uncle Den always managed to make each nephew or niece believe that they were his favorite and they all knew he was always on their side. Dennis was an inspiration to everyone who came in contact with him.

Following his funeral there will be a celebration of life (old fashioned Irish wake) at the El Dorado Hotel Casino. Dennis was preceded in death by his father Cornelius. He is survived by his devoted mother Joan, brothers Tim (Joanna) and John (Elisabeth), sisters Bridget Brush (Steve) and Margaret Brisbois (John) and his nephews and nieces Rodney, Jason, Brian, Kaitlin, Kelly, Kevin, Gina, Alexis, Kaylin, Ireland, Carrie, Kevin, Alec, Mitchell, Richard, Jennifer, Madison, Makayla, and Kaiden. A Mass is scheduled at Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church, 1138 Wright Street, Reno, NV at 11. a.m.

on Friday January 5, 2007. Visitation is scheduled at Walton Funeral Home, 875 West Second Street, Reno, NV on Thursday January 4, 2007 from 4-7: p.m. followed by the Recitation of the Holy Rosary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Canine Companions for Independence, P.O. Box 446, Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the outstanding care and compassion provided to Dennis by the Renown Medical Center Courtyard ICU Nurses and Staff. We invite you to send a condolence message in the family guest book at www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com Dennis Patrick Galvin, 45, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2006 surrounded by his family at Renown Medical Center in Reno. Dennis was a lifelong resident of Reno. He graduated from Bishop Manogue High School and the University of Nevada, Reno and was employed by the Nevada System of Higher Education as a Senior Budget Analyst. Den was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed the outdoors.

He especially loved camping, The reports describe a female guard who detainees said handled their genitals and wiped menstrual blood on their faces. Another interrogator reportedly bragged to an FBI agent about dressing as a Catholic priest and "baptizing" a prisoner. Some military officials and contractors told FBI agents that Obituaries Paid Advertisement Dominic PIROZZI Dominic Pirozzi, 87, made the transition into Heaven on December 23, 2006, at his home in Milton, WA. Born February 6, 1919, in Brooklyn, NY, Dominic served in the Navy during World War II, working as a leadingman shipfitter at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and as a contract negotiator for Sup Ships in Groton, CT. He retired to Milton in 1977.

In his spare time, he enjoyed vegetable gardening, family gatherings and cooking wonderful Italian meals. He spent the last 10 years of his life lovingly caring for his wife, Florence. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Florence; daughters, Loretta of Seattle, WA and Janet of Reno, NV; grandchildren, Toni Eaves Fielder of Kirkland, WA, Tara Eaves of Seattle, Janine and Ray Luciani of Reno; great-grandson, Lucas LucianiEaton; brothers, Tony, Joseph, and Ciro Vincent of New York; Pasquale and Elias of South Carolina; and sisters, Carmela Mandala of Florida and Asunta Rubino of New Jersey. A funeral Mass was held at St. Martin of Tours in Fife, WA.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association. Gerry RUPPRECHT Gerry Rupprecht, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 2006, at Regent Care Center in Reno. Gerry was born June 20, 1913 in New York City to parents John and Gertrude Rupprecht. He attended Brown University and entered the business community where he remained until he retired in 1978. He was an accomplished student of jazz having recorded his first solo CD at age 90.

Music, friends, family, golf and baseball consumed his retirement years. He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Meryl Rupprecht. Gerry is survived by his daughters Nancy Rupprecht of Berkeley, CA and Carol Hieber along with husband Tracy and children Eric and Kelsie, as well as nephew Hugh Rupprecht and family of Tucson, AZ. He also leaves behind his dear companion Hilda Cao. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, January 6, at 2 in the Sky Peaks Community Room, 1520 Sky Valley Drive in Reno.

In lieu of flowers, Gerry's family requests that you practice random acts of kindness in his memory. Richard D. PAOUETTE Richard Paquette, 60, passed away on December 30, 2006 i in Provo, UT. Richard was born on September 12, 1946 in Kankakee, IL. He went to Illinois State University where he earned and received his master's degree in mathematics.

He lived in Las Vegas for over 20 years where he owned a structural steel business. Richard enjoyed gardening and watching Chicago Bears football. Richard is survived by his sons Brian Paquette and his family and Adam Paquette of Las Vegas, NV. Along with siblings Norman Paquette of Kankakee, IL, Judy Provance of Mequon, WI and Jim Paquette of LaCrosse, WI. Services were held in Utah.

the interrogation techniques had been approved by the Defense Department, including directly by former Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld. The documents were released in response to a public records request by the American Civil Liberties Union, which is suing Rumsfeld and others on behalf Jean M. HOTCHKISS Jean Hotchkiss, 70, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2006 at her home in Reno NV, with her daughter by her side. Born on September 19 1936 to Mabel and Edwin Tustian in Chippenham Wiltshire, England.

In 1952 she immigrated with her family to Toronto, Canada and worked for the Canadian Income Tax Department. In 1958 she immigrated to Santa Barbara, CA. She worked several different jobs in Santa Barbara but her favorite job was working at a business called Eight To Five as a PBX operator. In 1997 she moved to Reno, NV to be closer to her daughter. In Reno she worked as a PBX operator at the Western Village for a number of years up until June 2005.

She very much enjoyed working at the Westen Village because of the people she worked with. Jean is survived by her daughter Jean Mary Hotchkiss, her son Ted Hotchkiss, two grandchildren and one sister Paula Booth. Mark Stephen POPPENHAGEN Mark passed into our Lord's loving arms on December 28, 2006 at Renown Regional Medical Center. Mark was born in Crookston, MN on June 19, 1955 to Milton and Alvina Poppenhagen who have been awaiting him in Heaven since December of 2003. His family is proud of the fact that he graduated from UNR with a business degree in 1982, even though he was legally blind.

He was a generous person who was loved and respected by his co-workers at Harrah's Hotel where he had worked in the housekeeping department for over 19 years. He had a wonderful sense of humor and will be greatly missed. Mark is survived by his brothers Larry (Sonja), Bruce (Ruth) and sister Lynette O'Sullivan (Chris) who live in Reno, NV. His brother Dwight lives in Aurora, CO. He is also survived by a large extended family comprised of numerous nieces, nephews cousins, aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at Sierra Bible Church, at 3195 Everett Drive on January 7, 2007 at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions to be made to the society for the Blind. How To PUBLISH AN OBITUARY Fax your notice to: (775) 788-6436 Call: (775) 788-6240 Email your notice to: When you submit, please provide us with: Your Name, Address, Phone Number and the name of the funeral home or cremation society. Omission of any of the above may delay publication. Mail your notice to: Obituary Specialist Reno Gazette-Journal PO Box 22000 Reno, NV 89520 You will find an easy to use obituary form at: www.rgj.com/obits Deadlines for Publication: Tuesday through Saturday publications: 2:00 p.m.

the day before, Sunday Monday publications; Friday at 3:00 p.m. of former military detainees who say they were abused. Many of the incidents in the FBI documents have already been reported and are summarized in the ACLU's lawsuit. Defense Department spokesman Lt. Cmdr.

Joe Carpenter said the issues raised in the report are not new. A dozen replace an Obituary or Card of Thanks: (775) 788-6240 or (775) 348-7355 8 am 5 pm weekdays Robert WETHERN SR. Robert Vern Wethern went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2006. Robert was born in Barron, WI, on February 5, 1924. He served in the Army during World War II.

While serving his country in Germany, he received a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Upon returning home he attended the University of Wisconsin, at Madison and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Light Building Industry. He moved to La Habra, CA in 1951 and was a self employed real estate developer and custom home builder for many areas of Southern California. In 1972, Robert accepted a position with Dart Industries moving his family to Reno, NV. Semi-retired he moved to Bonanza, OR.

Robert never fully retired as his interest turned to investment property i in the Bly Mountain and surrounding areas of Southern Oregon. Robert was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Bonanza. Robert is survived by his loving wife Irma, his three daughters, Diana Hiibel, Jacolyn Ramoneda, Michelle Whisler, two sons, Robert Wethern Ronald Wethern, his stepdaughter, Sylvana Gurdian, three stepsons, Carlos Rivera, Ricardo Rivera, Alberto Rivera. Robert was a wonderful grandfather to his 16 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St Frances Cabrini, Orgeon. ZAPPETTINI Sara passed away December 27, 2007 in Carson City, NV, she was 85 years old. Sara was born August 29, 1921 in Burley, ID to Levi and Lucynthia Halford. She was a resident of Carson City, NV from 1952 to 1978, then she resided in Sonora, CA from 1978 to the present.

Sara was a member of the Nevada Artists Association and the Desert Garden Club while living in Carson City, and she was a member as well as co-founder of the Unity Church, and a member of the Mother Lode Arts Association while in Sonora. Her two favorite pastimes were painting and gardening. She was also an avid reader and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Sara was preceded in death by her husband, George Zappettini, who passed away June 30, 2006. They were married August 10, 1951 in Burley, ID.

Sara will be dearly missed by her son, Robert Zappettini and his wife, Shell of Carson and her three daughters, Jan Sullivan and her husband, -John, and Karen Brumhall, both from Carson, and Gina Jones from Sonora, CA. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donation may be made in her honor to the Unity church In The Mother Lode, 326 W. Stockton Sonora, CA 95370. Walton's Chapel of the Valley has been entrusted with final arrangements.

A Memorial Service for Sara Zappettini will be Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Unity Church In The Mother Lode, 326 W. Stockton Rd. in Sonora, CA. views of detention operations have found no policies that condone abuse, he said.

The treatment of detainees has long been a volatile subject, especially between the administration and the Democratic lawmakers slated to assume the majority when the 110th Congress convenes on Thursday. To Call from Democratic lobbyists gaining influence BY JIM KUHNHENN ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON New Sara Democratic lawmakers aren't the only ones measuring for drapes and unsealing boxes. In a job swapping cycle unseen for some time, Democratic congressional aides and former members are leaping to lucrative lobbying posts, Democratic lobbyists are grabbing for influential jobs in Congress and advocacy groups are waging bidding wars for the best talent around. Call it a six-year itch. Washington's $2.3 billion lobbying industry is undergoing one of its periodic adjustments to shifts in government power, the first since the White House changed hands in 2001.

Accustomed to dealing with Republicans and at times discouraged by Republican lawmakers from hiring Democrats, lobbying firms and business groups are now filling their ranks with policy experts and lobbyists more closely aligned with the new leadership on Capitol Hill. "Nobody on our side is telling them 'fire the but they certainly understand they need to have a bipartisan team if they want to get anything done," said Steve Elmendorf, a top adviser to former U.S. Rep. Richard Gephardt, who took up lobbying with Bryan Cave Strategies last year and opened his own shop after the election. The changes under way can be felt all the way to the top of influential organizations.

The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers last month named former Democratic U.S. Rep. Dave McCurdy of Oklahoma as the trade group's new president. McCurdy, who left Congress in 1994 to mount an unsuccessful run for Senate, will replace Fred Webber, a former official in the Nixon and Ford administrations. Some lobbying firms already have a head start.

For example, the Federalist Group, a Republican firm, hired former Louisiana Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris John last March and is now adding more Democrats to the firm in hopes of expanding its $14.6 million a year lobbying business. "The firms that will be in trouble are the ones that stayed the course you can use those three words, 'stayed the course' and were blinded by what was happening in the Congress," said John, one of the leaders of the moderate to conservative Blue Dog Democrats in the House. "Those are the ones that are going to be hurt." Federalist Group, a subsidiaryofOgilvy Public Relations Worldwide, will now become Ogilvy Government Relations, shedding a name that had become synonymous with Republican lobbying.

John also recently hired Moses Mercado, deputy executive director of the Democratic National Committee. Some lobbyists concede that after years of seeking to influence Republicans, those lobbying firms and trade groups predominantly made up of Republicans will have to work harder to be heard. "Memories in this town are very long," said Paul Miller, a lobbyist and the outgoing president of the American League of Lobbyists. "Unless their relationship is very good with those Democratic members, you still may have a tough time. But you would have a an easier time if you would have hired a Democrat." Washoe Complete Cremation Memorial 827-9300 $595 Cremation and Burial SERVICES AVAILABLE 24 HOURS (no additional charges) 0000188945.