Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada • Page 35

lVllLESTONES WEDNESDAY -5C OCTOBER 1,1997 Milestones Is a daily page of obituaries, births and other news of record. Ada Dovichi Menicucci Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center GODDARD Steve and Stacy of Reno, a daughter, Sept. 29, 4997. GRAY To Thomas M. and Dawn N.

of Reno, a son, Sept. 27, 1997. HARRISON To Todd G. and Judy K. of Sparks, a son, Sept.

30, 1997. Oct. 1 2. Guides will receive training, lunch on hike day and a commemorative T-shirt. The event also will include a campfire, presentations and a museum visit.

Details: (916) 587-8808 or Laura Ryan, (916)587-4525. Chocolate Festival: Volunteers are needed to help out with the chocolate festival set for Oct. 1 2 at Northstar. Volunteers are needed for ticket sales, poster production, day-of-event organization and more. Details: (9 1 6) 58 1-6486.

Walk to Cure Diabetes: Walkers are needed to get sponsors and walk in the event on Oct. 1 2 at the University of Nevada Reno. Details: 800-925-5533. RAD tutors: The Reach for Director. She worked for American Bell International, Tehran, Iran, until being evacuated in 1979.

She was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America, Reno, Junior Chamber of Commerce and Girl Scouts of America, both of Novato. Her stepfather, Ralph Stith, died in 1991. Surviving are husband, Ronald L. of Reno; daughters, Deborah Meheula of Sparks, and Linda Lupton of Roseville, son, Ronald C. of Spearfish, S.D.; mother, Valda Horton Stith, of Modesto, sister, Wynoma Sparks of Pueblo, brother, Ben Lewis of Concord; three grandchildren and two great at the funeral home, with burial at Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Fernley.

Florence E. Neilson Tamagni YERINGTON Florence E. Neilson Tamagni, 8 1 died Sept. 28, 1997, at Washoe Health Care Center, Sparks. A Wabuska, native, she was born April 2, 19 16, to NelseP.

and Nellie Penrose Neilson, and had lived in Mason Valley most of her life. Mrs. Tamagni was a homemaker. She was a member of the Queen Valley Rebekah Lodge 23, Homemakers Club, Yerington, St. Anne's Guild and the Holy Family Catholic Church.

She attended Mason Valley schools. Her husband, Victor, died in 1987 and brothers, Harold and Andrew Neilson, preceded her in death. Surviving are sister, Ruby Lessenger of Sparks; brother, Norman Neilson of Yerington, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, information to school and tour groups, or to work in various museum departments.

For details, call Denise Sins at 687-4810. Historical markers: Organized volunteer groups are needed to help restore the state markers in Reno, Sparks and Carson City. The work involves removal of the text plaque, sanding and repainting the stanchion and replacing the plaque. Proof of insurance is required. Details: Barb Prudic, 687-1 311.

Tutoring: Tutors are needed to help students at Truckee Meadows Community College who have learning disabilities in a variety of subjects for 2-20 hours per week. Training and a small stipend provided. Contact: Jeanie or Sandra, 673-7285. VA Medical Center: Volunteers are needed for many tasks at the Veterans Administration center, including doing office work, circulating books, walking with patients, helping patients with meals, doing crafts, driving, helping with laundry, escorting patients, delivering charts and papers, and doing housekeeping. Most jobs are done between 8 a.m.

and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Volunteers are specifically needed to serve coffee and pastry at 0 a.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Volunteers who work at least 5 hours a day get lunch.

Details: Priscilla Davis, 328-1491. Skateboard Park: The Tahoe City Public Utility District in Tahoe City, needs volunteers to work at the Community Skateboard Park. Details: (916) 583-3796. Ext. 40.

Braille transcribers: A volunteer group needs skilled WordPerfect typists to produce documents to be translated into braille for blind and deaf-blind people in the U.S. and other countries. Production workshop volunteers are also needed on Thursday mornings. No knowledge of braille is required but is helpful. WordPerfect 5.

1 programs are also needed. Details: 358-2456. Saint Mary's Health Network: Volunteers are needed to do various jobs, including assisting patients and staff at the medical center, helping seniors at Saint Mary's Silver Connection and aiding those who work with Saint Mary's Take Care A Van. Details: 789-3051. Nevada Easter Seals: Clothing and other items are needed for the Nevada Easter Seals' new thrift store.

Donations will help Reno and Sparks residents with disabilities. To arrange for someone to pick up a donation, or for more information, call 825-7774. American Host Foundation: Families are needed to host teachers, school administrators and librarians from Australia and New Zealand Dec. 28-Jan. 1 8.

The foundation is a non-profit, nongovernmental, non-sectarian program designed to show the American way of life to overseas educators. Details: write to P.O. Box 803, Garden Grove, CA 92842, call 800-525-9866, or email to Host families needed: Academic Year in the USA International is seeking families to host students from other countries. Details: Carol Reanier, 1-800-388-3013. American Intercultural Student Exchange: Host families are needed to host high school foreign exchange students for the 1 997-98 school year.

AISE students come from over 50 countries. Details: 1-800-SIBLlNGorthe AISE web site at www.sibling.org. Sparks Heritage Museum: Volunteers are needed at the museum, 820 Victorian Sparks, and at the train across the street, to greet visitors, work in the gift shop, give tours, preserve artifacts or build exhibits and storage. Details: Ada Dovichi Menicucci, 9 1 died Sept. 29, 1 997, at Washoe Medical Center.

A native of Crown Point, she was born Sept. 27, 1906, to Eliseo and Clare Unti Dovichi and had lived in Wells, Carlin, Battle Mountain, Imlay, Toy, Lovelock, Sutcliffe.Thisby, Sparks and Reno. Mrs. Menicucci was a homemaker. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Sparks and Sons Menicucci ot Italy.

Her husband, John died Feb. 6, 1987, and a son, Joseph, Nov. 1, 1979. Surviving are sons, John L. and Bruno P.

both of Reno; sister, Josephine Betti of Sparks; nine grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Walton's Sparks Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. FridayaTtfte church, with entombment Mountain View Mausoleunf.

A memorial is being established with the church Building Fund, 590 Pyramid Way, Sparks 89431. Lillian Rose Williams Mitchell SACRAMENTO, Calif. Lillian Rose Williams Mitchell, 86, died Sept. 28, 1997, Rosewood Terrace Convalescent Home. A native of Bridgeport, she was born April 1 1 9 1 1 to Murphy and Jennie Summers Williams, and had lived in Sacramento for the past four years, coming from Carson City.

She had also lived in Arizona and Riverside, Calif. Mrs. Mitchell worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs for many years and had worked at the Stewart Indian School from 1944 to 1957 as a dining room matron. She was a tribal member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe and a member of the Native American Church. Her husband, Fred, died in 1964.

Surviving are son, Fred Jr. of Sparks; daughter, Freda Mitchell of Sacramento, and Rosemary Clark of Phoenix; stepdaughters, lyle Mae Rodriguez and Ursula Webb of California; sister, Delores Wilie and brothers, Clarence, Ervin, Everett, Jack and Louis Williams, all of Nevada; and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A funeral is scheduled for 1 0 a.m. Thursday at Walton's Chapel of the Valley, with burial at Lone Mountain, Carson City. Danny Jensen Robb Danny Jensen Robb, 6 1 died Sept.

30, 1997, at Washoe Medical Center. A Tonopah native, he was born May 1 8, 1936, to Raymond and Agnes Jensen Robb, and had lived in Reno since 1982, coming from Tonopah. Jensen worked for IGT and had worked for Nevada Bell for 28 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of B.P.O. Elks and Rotary Club, Tonopah and a member of Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church.

He attended the University of Nevada, Reno. A brother, Marshall, died in 1982. Surviving are widow, Andrea, sons, Paul and Jack, and daughters, Bridget Peck and Theresa Volkmann, all of Reno; brother, Dean Woodworth of Tonopah, and five grandchildren. Recitation of the rosary is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Walton Funeral Home, Reno.

A Mass of the Resurrection is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial at the Tonopah Cemetery. A memorial is being established with the UNR Scholarship Memorial, Acct. 604 1 398444, co Norwest Bank, Reno 89502. Gerrit J.

Scholten Visitation for Gerrit J. Scholten, 67, who died Sept. 29, 1 997, at his residence, is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Ross, Burke Knobel Mortuary, Sparks. A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m.

ii "i 1 HYATT To Adam L. and Andrea L. of Sparks, a daughter, Sept. 27, 1997. LEE To Yiu-Chung C.

and "Mui C. of Sparks, a daughter, Sept. 28, 1997. LEH AN To James A. and Pamela M.

of Sparks, a daughter, zepi. ty, iyy i. LEYVA To Todd R.M. and Jennifer J. of Fernley, a daughter, Sept.

27,1997. TAYLOR To Mitchell L. and Elizabeth H. Edwards-Taylor of Sparks, a son, Sept. 28, 1997.

How to send us Next Generation The Reno Gazette-Journal has a feature called Next Generation that includes a photo and short announcement about your baby's birth. To participate in this free feature please submit the form (available at Reno-Sparks hospitals) with a color or black and white newborn photo (baby only) within five days after the birth. Dloaeo nnto that unntt inromnnlc in Milestones will be published on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot guarantee that all will run in the newspaper. There is no charge for this announcement.

Questions? Call: 788-6310, 788-6397 or fax 788-6458. John Bray Aymar John Bray Aymar, 76, died Sept. 26, 1997, in Santa Rosa, Calif. A Reno native, he was born Sept. 27,1 920, to Eli and Adell Aymar, and had lived in Reno most of his life.

Aymar was a retired public accountant and an enrolled agent, retiring in 1995 after 30 years, and was a graduate of the University of 1 Nevada, Reno. He was a World War II Air Force veteran. Surviving are widow, Marcia, son, Dwight, and brother, Oliver, all of Reno. No funeral is scheduled. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Cremation is under the direction of Walton's Funeral Home, Reno. In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established with Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Sparks 89431. Archie Brophy Jr. CARSON CITY A memorial service for Archie Brophy 69, who died Sept. 24, 1997, in Sedona, is scheduled for 2 p.m.

today at the Comstock Mobile Home Village Community Hall, Carson City. A native of Muncie, he was born June 7, 1928 to Archie and Adella Brophy, and had lived in Carson City for 26 years, coming from Riverside, Calif. Brophy was a retired master carpenter and craftsman. He was a World War II Navy Veteran, serving aboard the USS Oakland. His parents, sisters, Lillian Brophy and Nila Joanne Brophy, and brothers, Buddy, Russell, and Carl Brophy, preceded him in death.

Surviving are widow, Luella "Jan" of Carson City; daughter, Carol Anderson of Sparks; brothers, Richard of Erlanger, Ky. and Thomas of Paradise Valley; sister, Mary Summers of Hemet, seven grandchildren and three great-granchildren. No funeral is scheduled. Cremation is under the direction of Westscott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, Ariz. Nathaline DeBeaumont Nathaline "Natalie" DeBeaumont, 62, died Sept.

25, 1997, at Washoe Medical Center. A native ofHargill, Texas, she was born Aug. 31, 1935, and had lived in Reno for the past 3 1 years, coming from Novato, Calif, and Concord, Calif. 1 Mrs. DeBeaumont worked for 29 years for Nevada Bell, retiring July 1, 1996 as Marketing the Academic Difference program will train tutors at 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Oct. 15 at the Children's Cabinet, 1 090 S. Rock Blvd. Volunteers will work with students in kindergarten through grade 1 2 one hour per week for one year on any day, any hours. Details: 856-6200, ext.

115. Reno Grand Prix: Volunteers are needed to work the event, held Oct. 17-19. Volunteers must join the Reno Grand Prix Race Association, 1 0, and work 30 hours prior to the race, or all three days of the race weekend, or a combination of both. Association members receive free admission to the races, T-shirts and lunch.

Details: 827-7711. Sweater drive: Take sweaters, new or used, child's or adult, to Channel 5, 1670N. Virginia Saint Mary's Regional Health Center at 235 W. Sixth the YWCA at 1 30 1 Valley or the Glenn Duncan Family Focus Center, 1200MontelloSt. Collections will run Sept.

22 through Nov. 22. Details: 784-4555. Baskets needed: The Friends of Washoe County Library is seeking medium- to large-sized baskets for its fund-raiser, "A Tisket, A Tasket, A Literary Basket," set to be held Oct. 25.

Baskets may be dropped off at any branch of the Washoe County Library. Details: 785-4585. National Senior Pro Rodeo Finals: The event, Nov. 3-9, needs volunteers to staff the office now and to sell tickets, take tickets, usher, host and sell speciality items at the event. Details: 322-6553.

Marathon team: Sixteen marathoners, some of them first-timers, on the Arthritis Foundation's Joints in Motion Training Team are raising $2,500 each to participate in the 1 997 Honolulu Marathon in December. Proceeds benefit Nevadans with arthritis or related rheumatic diseases. Mail donations before Nov. 1 5 to the foundation at 2400 Harvard Way, No. 232, Reno NV 89502.

Details: 825-7080. Children's library: Reno Martin Luther King Jr. Hall is starting a in-house children's library in honor of temporary resident Amanda Sprague, 6, who has drawn local attention and recognition by reading more than 300 books in the Washoe County Library summer reading program. Donations of money, children's books and shelves are needed. Money will be used to purchase books and school supplies for children who live at the shelter.

To donate, mail to P.O. Box 5205, Reno NV 89503, drop off at 563 Vine or call Michael Johnson, 322-1347. American Lung Association of Nevada: Volunteers are needed to work in the office answering telephones and entering data into a computer. Training will be provided. Details: 829-5864.

Washoe County Sheriff's Mounted Posse: The Posse is seeking riders. Members receive training in search and rescue, urban patrol and parade horsemanship. Members must own their own horses. Details: George or Steve, 825-0334. CARE Chest: Used cars, trucks and other vehicles are needed to help support CARE Chest pn grams, which help Nevada families in need.

Reno Toyota and All Points Towing are assisting people with vehicle disposal. Details: Patti Meals, 829-2273. Museum tour guides: The Nevada State Museum needs docents to provide educational We, Cityzof grandchildren. A funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Ross, Burke Knobel Mortuary, Reno, with burial at Mountain View Cemetery.

Paul Wilbur Edge Jr. YERINGTON Paul Wilbur Edge 56, died Sept. 26, 1997, at his residence. A native of Lawton, he was born Oct. 1 1 1 940, to Paul W.

Sr. and Maudie Grayless Edge, and had lived in Yerington for several years. Edge worked in the construction, heating and air conditioning industries. From 1985 to 1990 and since 1 992 he was on the Yerington Paiute Housing Authority, holding the offices of chairman, vice-chairman, and treasurer, Lyon County Planning Commission, holding chairman and vice chairman offices. He was chairman of the Caddo Housing Authority and was on the Caddo Tribal Council.

Edge was an Air Force veteran, serving for seven years. He was stationed at Toul-Rosieres Air Base, France, and Altus AFB, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Paula Jeanne Edge and Sharon Kay Sunday. Surviving are widow, Nikki (Quinn), daughter, Ambrosia Edge, and son, Gregory Quinn, all of Yerington; daughters Deborah Tom of Carson City, Jana Elizabeth Edge of Oxnard, and Mary Jones of Nixon; sons, Paul W. HI of Carson City, and Christopher Grayless of Tulsa, sisters, Cheryl and Janis Dutton, Wildena Moffer and Shirley French, all of Fort Cobb, and Joyce Kelley of Valdosta, brother, Sammy Guy of Norman, sister, Carol Swindell and brother, Edwin Edge Ahpeahtone, both of Anadarko, and four grandchildren.

A funeral is scheduled for 1 0 a.m. Friday at the Yerington Paiute Tribal Gymnasium, with burial at the Indian cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Freitas-Rupracht Funeral Home. Ruby A. Stevenson Erickson Visitation for Ruby A.

"Onnie" Stevenson Erickson, 95, who died Sept. 28, 1997, at the Northern Nevada Medical Center, is scheduled from 3 to 8 p.m. today at O'Brien-Rogers and Crosby Funeral Home. A native of Adams County, Iowa, she was born Feb. 1 1 902, to Samuel Edward and Linnie Strait Stevenson, and had lived in Reno since 1970, coming from Cabazon, where she had lived for 1 2 years.

Mrs. Erickson worked as foreman for the Banning Shirt Banning, and during World War II she was a wiring technician on B-29 airplanes for Boeing Aircraft, Seattle. She was a member of Washoe County Seniors, R.S.V.P. and Grace Community Church. Her husband, Arthur, died in 1974, and daughter, Valora Erickson in 1925.

Surviving are daughters, Nina Hennies of College City, Madeline Briner of Sacramento, and Dawn Ayarbe of Reno; nine grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren, 13 great-greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with burial at Mountain View Cemetery. A memorial is being established with the church, 1 220 Robb Drive, Reno 89523. vvuriDunaiai vmiey view Cemetery.Yeririgton.

Arrangements are under the direction of Freitas-Rupracht Funeral Home, Yerington. A look at local programs that need volunteers, sponsors or other kinds ofhelp: Make-a-Wish: The foundation, which grants wishes to children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses, needs volunteers and service groups to help at its Million Dollar Shootout golf event Sept. 30-Oct. 5. Details: 329-2440.

Crisis Call Center: Volunteers are needed to answer phones for the center's 24-hour crisis phone line. The center also serves as the after-hours contact agency for reports of child abuse and neglect, and elder abuse and neglect. A training session will be held early in October. Details: 784-8085. Planned Parenthood: The group is recruiting high school and college-age adults to train as volunteer peer educators.

Volunteers will work in 1997-1998, and will receive a cash stipend. More information is available at Planned Parenthood, 455 W. Fifth or by calling 688-5555. ext. 266.

24 Hour Relay Challenge: Entertainers of all types are needed to volunteer for the 24 Hour Relay Challenge, a fund-raiser for northern Nevada youth programs set to be held Oct. 4 and 5 at Hug High School. Details: Amv Moore at Community Chest, 47-95 1 1 Nevada AIDS Foundation: The Foundation is seeking donations for its yard sale Oct. 4. Donations are tax-deductible, and proceeds will go toward client services.

Details: 329-2437. Child Assault Prevention: The project needs many volunteers to assist staff members in teaching all Washoe County second-graders strategies to keep themselves safe from abuse. Training will begin Oct. 6. Details: 348-0600.

Habitat for Humanity: The group seeks donations for raffle and silent-auction prizes or underwriting for a fund-raising Oktoberfest Oct. 9. Proceeds help build affordable homes for qualified families. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets and work at the event. Details: Martha Rugg, 323-55 1 1, 746-1045.

Friends of the Washoe County Library: The group is seeking volunteers to sort books for its Booksale Bonanza, a community-wide book sale. Training sessions will be held at 1 0 a.m. Oct. 9 and at 5:30 p.m. Oct.

1 5 at the Sierra View branch library at Old Town Mall, 400 1 S. Virginia St. Donations for the book sale are accepted throughout the year. Details: 785-4585. Volunteer guides needed: Volunteer guides are needed for the Donner Party Hike held Oct.

1 1 and 1 2 by the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce. Guides lead groups of 20 people retracing the steps of the Donner Party. Hikes will begin at Donner Ski Ranch on Oct. 1 1 and at Alder Creek Campsite and Donner Memorial State Park on IN MEMORIAM IN LOVING MEMORY JOHN TRUEMAN LESLIE 4-26-29 to 4-1-97 Papa, it's been six months since you left us, but it seems like just yesterday. You are always smiling down on us, and guiding us along the way.

Mom's doing fine, busy with her puppy "Trueman." Tiffany is driving, Trad is working, and Jannell received her bike. Lisa and Jennifer know you are watching out for them. Emma is still swimming, acting and playing basketball. Your daughters and granddaughters still miss you greatly, and think about you every day. Love.

Debbie. Tiffany. Traci. Jannell, Pam, Lisa. Jennifer, Sheila, Emma urnunnm Lois Graves or Bcv Railey, 355-1144.

VA Medical Center: The center needs Red Carpet Volunteers to help with the VAMC coffee program, Escorts to transport patients to and from the medical center, and Volunteers in Professional Service to assist in a walking program. For more information, call Priscilla Davis, 328-1491. APPLICATIONS FOR VACANCIES PORTABLE TOILETS The City of Sparks is accepting applications from Sparks' citizens to fill upcoming vacancy for the following Board and Commission: Affordable Housing Advisory Committee If you are interested in volunteering, please obtain an application form at the City Clerk's Office, Sparks City Hall, 431 Prater Way, Sparks. Applications must be completed and returned no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 1997.

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