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Milestone FRIDAY 7B MARCH 24, 1995 Milestones a daily page of obituaries blitfis and other news of record. from 7-8 o.m. Sundavs Anril 2- grandchildren. NEXT GENERATION How to send us Next Generation I he Gazette Journal hat a feature called Mtut Generation that include a photo and jhu't announcement about your baby i tin To participate in this tree feature pmase submit the form (available at Reno-Sparks hospitals) with a color or black and while newborn photo (baby only) within live 0(lvS alter the birth. Please note that announcements in Milestones will be published on a lirst-come lirst-served basis We cannot gUai sntee that all will run in the newspaper there i no charge tor this announcement Questions? Call 788-6310.

788 6397 or 788 6458 Center St. Bargain hour is from 2-3 p.m. Books arc needed for the Friends of Washoe County Library's "Booksale Bonanza" June 17-18. Drop off boxes marked "Friends" are in the Old Town Mall branch or any branch of the Washoe County Library. Details: 785-4585.

Victorian Country Dance: The event, featuring Victorian period music and dancing, is at 7 p.m. April I at the California Building in Idlewild Park. Cost: $5, period dress optional. Details: 329-9338. folksinger and back-country traveler's multimedia show is at 7:30 p.m.

April 1 at Maytan Music Center, 777 S. Center. The show combines live music and poetry with multi-image wilderness slides. Cost: $10, adults; $5, children. Details: 786-8595.

Tea party and fashion show: Soroptimist International of Reno-Sparks Mark Kevin Parker and grandmother. Vera I'arker, all of Las Vegas; sisters, Kim Brown of Ruth and Tinker I Fold numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will beat FilyCity Cemetery, under the direction of Wilson-Bates Mortuary. Melvin C.Salmon MCGILL A graveside funeral for Melvin C. Salmon, 82, who died March 21, 1995, at his residence, is scheduled for 2 p.m.

today at Ely City Cemetery. A native of Gunnison, Utah, he was born Nov. 25, 1912, to Hyram and Edna Madsen Salmon, and had lived in White Pine County most of his life. Salmon was a painter for Kcnnccott for 40 years, retiring in 1974. He was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of F.atter-day Saints, McGill Ward, White Pine Historical Society and Retired Senior Volunteer Program.

He also served as secretary of a Painters Union local. Surviving are his daughters, Marian Durk of Las Vegas and Edna Gilbert of Winnemucca; daughter, Louise Budak; sister, Juanita Hale, both of Reno; for April 17-21 at the Sparks Family YMCA. Cost: $88; $78, members. Details: 685-9622. Nevada Museum of Art classes: "Card Making" is from noon-4 p.m.

April 22. "Funny Films," a-draw-your-own-cartoon-film-strips class, is from noon-3 p.m. April 29. "Woven Watcrcolor" is from 10 a.m.-l p.m. May 6.

AH classes arc at the Nevada Museum of Liberty.Prcrcgistration and details: 329-3333. Free gardening miniseries: The classes, taught by master gardeners, arc from 7-1 0 p.m. Thursdays and from 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays at the Cooperative Extension office, 5305 Mill St. List of March and April classes are also available. Preregistration: 784-4848.

Sufi meditation: The workshop, featuring deep relaxation, concentration and healing meditation, is from 1 1 a.m.-l 2:30 p.m. every other Saturday at the WCA's room 3. Details: 358-1 874. Tuesday night meditations: The free weekly guided meditations are from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at Tables of Content, 1 3 17 N.

Virginia. There's no specific religious or denominational orientation. Reservations: 322-0882. A Course In Miracles: The ongoing class is from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays.

Location and details: 853-5228. May 28 (beginners) and June 4-July 23 (beginners intermediate) at Reno Recreation. Details: 334-2262. Aikldo workshop: The workshop, featuring Bay Area black belt instructor Kayla Feder, isfrom 10a.m,-4p.m. April 2 at Reno Aikido Co-op, 195 N.

Edison 10. Cost: $20. Details: 856-5977. Tinv Tot Tennis: The eight- lesson classes for children 3-5 years old are set for April 3-27 and Mav 1-25 at the Plumas Tennis Courts. Cost: $27.

Details: 334-2262. Junior tennis: The eight- lesson classes for youths 6-17 are set tor April 5-1 1 ana May i -25 at the Plumas Tennis Courts. Cost: $35. youths aces 6-12; $51. Details: 334-2262.

Art of bellv dancing: The six-week class, for persons 1 6 and older, is at 7 p.m. (beginning) and 8 p.m. (intermediateadvanced) Thursdays starting April 6 at the Sparks Rec. Cost: $23; $20, Sparks resident. Details ana registration: 353-2376.

Great Soring Skiing: In support of environmental efforts, Alpine Meadows resort have given the League to Save Lake Tahoe and the American F-and Conservancy discounts 5 and $10 off the regular I ski lift ticket price from April 8- 23. Details: 541-5388. Fun Run: The 5k race or walk is set for April 9 at Galena Market. The race, for all ages and levels, ill ind through Saddlehorn. Fee: 1 0.

Proceeds ill go to the Washoe County Park Department to help construct a public pathway along Whites Creek. Registration: 826-3666. Social ballroom dances: Classes, focusing on music of the '20s-'40s, are from 4-7 p.m. April 9, May 14 and June Hat the Reno Recreation Center. Cost: $2.50, per participant.

Details: 334-2262. Spring break tennis camp: The camp for youths ages 3-1 7 is set for April 17-21 at Plumas Tennis Courts. Details: 334-2262. Girls gymnastics: The class for youths 6-1 2 is from p.m. Mondays at Sparks Recreation.

Details: 353-2376. Soccer: The Reno Rattlers pro soccer team is selling season tickets for its upcoming season at Wooster High Stadium. Details: 832-2283. Free senior ski clinics: The free one-hour clinics start at 10 a.m. every nonholiday Wednesday at Northstar resort.

Lift ticket purchase is required. Details: (916) 562-2471. Adult tap: The beginning level class is from a.m. Fridays at the Reno Family YMCA. Cost: $15; free, members.

Details: 329-131 1. Fitness center: Drop-in weight-lifting is from 6 a.m.-l 0 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, from 8 a.m.-lO p.m. Saturdays and from 10 a.m.-8 p.ra, AlfSorensen Community i Center, 1400 Baring. Free orientation and training guidelines bv appointment.

Details: 353-2385. Aqua Aerobics: No swimming skills are needed for this light to moderate aerobics class held at 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and at 10 a.m. Saturdays at the Moana Swimming Pool, 240 W. Moana Lane.

Cost: $35, per month; $2.50, drop-in. Details: 334-2268. Adult swim: Monthly adult lessons are at 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and at 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Moana Swimming Pool, 240 W.

Moana. Cost: 1 5, Reno resident; $20. Details: 334-2268. Ballroom dances: The dances, featuring Chuck Farone's four piece band playing music from the '30s through 50s, are from 8-1 1 p.m. Fridays at the Washoe County Senior Citizens Center, Ninth and Sutro streets.

Cost: $4, includes refreshments and door prizes. Dance for adults: Ballet classes are at 11 a.m. and jazz modern classes are at 6" 30 p.m; Tuesdays at Danscape, 1 870 VassarNo. 3. Registration: 786-3267.

Teen dance: Classes for i teen-agers age 13-17 are offered at 5 p.m. Tuesdays (intermediate) and at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays (beginners) at Danscape, 1870 Vassar3. Cost: $30, monthly or drop-in fee. Registration: 786-3267.

$79500 Full Service Funeral Home 616 South Wells Av e. 322-2772 Burial will be at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery. William F.Jett William Finis Jett. 94. died March 20, 1995, at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center.

A native ol Sliuo. he was born Jan. 1, 1901 to Thomas A. and Ruth Hall Jett, and had lived in Reno lor the past five years, coming from San Jose, Calif. Jett was an encinecr for the coast division of Southern Pacific Railroad for 41 years, before retiring.

I le was a member ol the ban Jose I irst Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years. bum vine are his widow. Carol E. of Reno; sister, Wilmett Lambert of San Jose; and several stcpgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. No luneral is scheduled.

Cremation will be at Masonic Memorial Gardens Crematory, under the direction of Ross, Burke Knobcl Mortuary, Reno. Francis R. Jones Francis Russell Jones, 78, died March 22, 1995, at Washoe Medical Center. A native of Bethlehem, he was born April 27, 1916, to Edward and Lucy Jones, and had lived in Reno for the past 21 years, coming from Strawberry, Calif. Jones was in the Navy lor more than 25 years, retiring as a chief petty officer.

Surv iv ing are his widow. Gcnevive of Reno; son, Charles of Antioch, daughter. Mary Lopez ol Barstow, five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A luneral is scheduled lor 1 1 a.m. Saturday at Ross, Burke Knobcl Mortuary, Reno, with burial at Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Fernlev.

A memorial is being established with American Heart Association, 1201 Terminal Way, Suite 2 1 5, Reno 89502. John Koontz CARSON CITY John Koontz, 88, former Nevada secretary of state, died March 2 1 1 995, at Carson-Tahoe Hospital. A native of Goldfield, he was born Oct. 19, 1906, to Louis Kossuth and Ada Mae Halstead Koontz, and had lived in Carson City since 1 943, coming from Goldtield. Koontz served as secretary of state for seven consecutive terms and served in public office for 34 years.

He was appointed chief deputy bank examiner and deputy state auditor by Gov. E.R. "Ted" Carville and served with Govs. Vail Pittman, Charles Russell, Grant Sawyer, Paul Laxalt and ike O'Callaghan. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Nevada State Library and Archives and in February a room in the new building was dedicated in his honor.

A member and twice past exalted ruler of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge 1072, Koontz was also a member of National Secretaries of State Association, where he served as president in 1 958 and was a past member of Lions Club International and Knights of Pythias and a life member of Disabled Americans Veterans and Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He worked as a campaign manager for Mary Goiack for Congress and Harry Reid's U.S. Senate campaign. Koontz was a World War II Army veteran and a graduate of Goldfield High School.

Surviving are his widow, Margaret Elizabeth of Carson City, two nepnews ana nve nieces. Visitation is scheduled from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Walton's Chapel of the Valley, Cemetery and Mausoleum. A funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with burial at Lone Mountain Cemetery.

A memorial is being established with Nevada State Library and Archives, Capital Complex, Attention: Joan Kerschner, Carson City 897 10. Fawn Vee Parker ELY Visitation for Fawn Vee Parker, 40, who died March 21 1 995, at William Bee Ririe Hospital, East Ely, is scheduled from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral today at Calvary Assembly of God Church. A Las Vegas native, she was born Dec.

23, 1954, to Wallace and Constance McKcnzie Parker. Mrs. Parker was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church. Surviving are her daughters, Cameo Fay of Albuquerque, N.M.,and Lccann Parker of Ely; mother, Constance Parker; sister, Candace Kleinsasser, both of Townscnd, brothers, Wallace Ronald and Northern Nevada Medical Center, Sparks ANDERSON To Eric Michael and Kimbcrly Sue of I allon, a daughter, March 22, 1995. Saint Mary's Ketinal Medical Center ANUKAM To Eugene A.

and Doris C. of Reno, a son, Mwch2l. 1995. HESSLT.GLSSER To Robert D. and Jennifer L.

of allon, twin daughters, March 22. 1995. 1 AVKNER To David II. and Sue R. of Sparks, a son, March 21, 1995.

MUSSULMAN To Russel W. and Sharon R. of Reno, a son. March 22, 1995. I RRU1TA To Paul S.

and Deborah J. of Reno, a daughter, March 21, 1995. Washoe Medical Cen(er BLRCKIIARD-DUNLAP To polores A. Burckhard and Wvatt S. Dunlap of Reno, a son, March 23.

1995. I FAHLGREN To James S. and Rochelle A. of Sparks, a daughter. March 22, 1995.

GILLETTE-WARD To GubrielleM. Gillette and Thomas S. Ward of Reno, a daughter. March 22, 1995. PERRY To Karen R.

and Lars A. of Reno, a daughter, March 22, 1995. MEMORIES How to send us Memories Tell us about someone who lived in northern Nevada and was special to you, and who died within the last 30 days Letters should be no longer than 1 50 words Write to Memories, Reno Gazette-Journal. Box 22000. Reno.

NV 89520-2000 List the funeral home and wnter's aaytime phone number, and the deceased's name, age and date of death. Editors will decide it the quality of a submission merits publication. Questions? Call 788-631 0, or fax 788-6458. Francis Bower BOISE. Idaho Francis "Elmer" Bower, 97, died March 12, 1995, at a Boise nursing home.

A native of Hillsboro, he was born Jan. 10, 1 898, and had lived in Boise for the past 1 2 years, coming from the Little Salmon River, near Riggins, Idaho. He lived in Ely for 45 years. Bower was a carpenter. Fie was a member of Ely Masonic Lodge 29.

His first wife, Helen Lage, died in Q72. A son. Air Force Maj. Joseph Edward, was lost in combat rinrine the Vietnam WaY in 1 965. Another son, Jack, also died earlier.

Siirvivino are his widow. Ethel; stepdaughter, Jean Lamb, both of Boise; daughter, uonnie tiagenot lucson, son, Richard of Sparks; brother, David of Harlowton, fivi grandchildren: three Stejjgrandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and five stengreat-grandchildren. A memorial service was Monday at Summers Boise Funeral Home. Cremation will be under the direction of the funeral home. A memorial is being established with Hospice, 1111 S.

Orchard, Suite 209A, Boise 83705. Alberta Copland Reid Castro funeral for Alberta Capeland Reid Castro, 86, who died March 19, 1995, at Rmeville Hospital, Roseville, is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. today at Walton's Sparks Funeral Fiomc. A native of Suffolk, she was born Feb. 28, 1909, to Eli and Bertha Copcland Reid, and had lived in Sparks for the past 35 years, coming from San Francisco.

Mrs. Castro was a homemaker. I ler husband, Nicholas, died Nov. 12, 1987. Surviving are her sons, Del de la Pena of Canoga Park, Ramon de la Pena of Granite Bay, and Alberto de la Pena of San Francisco; nine grandchildren; and nine great hosts the Mad Hatter's Tea Partv Fashion Extravaganza at 1 p.m.

April 1 at Scw- n-Such, 3702 S. Virginia. Proceeds benefit several Soroptimist projects. Cost: $20. Details: 688-07 17.

Art workshop: An ccg painting workshop is from 1-2 p.m. and p.m. April at the Sierra Nevada Children's Museum, 11400 DonnerPass Road.Truckee, Calil. ost: 5. Details: (916) 587-KIDS.

Edith Mayo: The curator ot the women's exhibits at the American Museum in Washington, D.C., will give a series of lectures at noon April 4 at TMCC, on April 5 at Carson City and April 6 at the Nevada Historical Society. Details: 84- 1560. Tarot: A Hero's Journey: The tarot classes are from 7-9 D.m. ADril 4. 6.

1 1 and 1 3 at the Silver Sage Bookstore. Cost: $60; $48, advanced. Details: 348-0022. Nevada Self- Employment Trust: A 12-week business plan entrepreneurial training program, for persons in business or have business experience, is set for Tuesdays April 4-June 27 at the YWLA. A free orientatation for the training classes is at 1 p.m.

April 8 at the Carson City Library. Details: 329-6789. Northern Nevada Literacy Council: Volunteers are needed to tutor adults in basic literacy skill. A 1 6-hour tutor certification workshop is set for April 6-8. Details: 828-9600.

Hunter safety class: The courses, for persons required to have a hunter safety certificate in order to purchase a hunting license, are set for April 7-9 and April 19-21 at Sparks Rec. Cost: $5. Details: 353-2376. Lip Sync 1 995: The Reno High School fund-raiser for student activities is at 7 p.m. April 8 in the school's gymnasium.

Cost: $5, adults; $3, students. Details: 826-2030, 786-6616. Vegetable garden workshop: The workshop, featuring planting principles, organic gardening methods, selecting appropriate irrigation, soil preparation and pest and weed control ideas, is from 9 a.m.-noon April 8 at the Wilbur May Arboretum, 1502 Washington St. Cost: $25. Registration and details: 785-4153.

Technology Fair: The free fair, featuring lightweight wheechairs, augmentive communication devices, adapted recreational and durable medical equipment, and more, is from 4-6 p.m. April 1 0 at the Jot Travis Student Union on the UNR campus. Details: 784-6542. Real estate class: Register by April 1 0 for a class for real estate professionals on understanding computers is from p.m. April 26 at Old Town Mall's Room 1 Cost: $40.

Details: Truckee Meadows Community College, 829-9010. The Great Rally: The Partners of Education fundraiser, featuring gourmet dining from local hotelcasinos and restaurants, is from 6-9 p.m. April 12 at the National Automobile Museum. Proceeds go to funding the From Crayons to Computers supply warehouse for schools. Reservations: 353-3333.

Spring craft fair: The fair, featuring the Easter Bunny, art, jewelry, pottery, folk art and floral exhibitors and live entertainment, is from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. April 14-15 and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 16 at the RenoSparks Convention Center. Cost: $5, adults; 1 children 6-16. Details: 324-7546.

Spring break child care: The session, for children in kindergarten-sixth grades, is set Fallon Emblem Club: The club's rummage sale is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 25 at the Elks Lodge, 93 W. Center, Fallon. The club's annual Spring Fling Craft Fair is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22 at the Elks Lodge, 93 W.

Center, Fallon. Details: 423-2939. Greater Reno Zonta Club: The club's annual Women's Symposium, featuring former Lt. Gov. Sue Wagner and an information trade fair, is from April 1 at the Sparks Nugget.

Cost: $20, includes breakfast. RSVP and details: 323-8647, 825-8658. Soring Luncheon Wine Tasting: Reservations by April 3. The Reno Philharmonic Guild's annual event, featuring Robert Lawrence Balzer, renowned wine critic and author, is at 1 1 a.m. April 1 3 at Harrah Convention Center.

Cost: $35. Details: 746-4117. Newcomers Club of RenoSparks: An informational coffee meeting for orosDective members is at 9:30 a.m. April 4. Location and details: 829-4405.

Assistance League: The organization's annual luncheon, featuring prizes, arts and antiques, is from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 5 at the Flamingo Hilton's Town Hall. Cost: $40. Details: 323-7869. Reno Fiber Guild: The group's meeting, featuring demonstration of the traditional method of drawnwork of the Bueania area of Nigeria, is at 7 p.m.

April 6 at Sierra Pacific Power Co. Details: 825-4919. "Spring Into A New The Nevada Women's Fund's spring seminar, featuring speakers, a fashion show and prize drawings, is from 9 a.m.-l p.m. April 8 at the Macy's Furniture Store, 601 1 S. Virginia.

Cost: $30. Advanced registration required. Details: 786-2335. Reno Photo Club: The group's monthly print competition is at 7:30 p.m. April 9.

Location and details: Secretaries' Day Conference: The annual conference, featuring a luncheon and vendor fair, is set for April 26 at the Harrah's Reno Convention Center. Cost: $69; $22, lunch. Reservations and details: 829-9010. Secretaries' luncheon: The Builders Association of Northern Nevada Women's Council's fund-raiser, featuring local entertainer Chris Talbot, is at noon April 26 at the Sparks Nugget. Cost: $25.

Proceeds will benefit the Committee to Aid Abuse Women. Details: Jitterbug: The classes, for persons 1 2 years and older, is brothers, Bob and Jay, both of Salt Lake City; six grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson-Bates Mortuary, Ely. ADRFAN Josefina M. vs.

Jesse Lee. BANES Annette vs. David. BRAUNEL Peggy vs. Eduane.

CARMONA Doris vs. Patricio. COMBEST Kelly R. vs. Debra R.

DOMFNGO Aaron M. vs. Danilo. FARRELL Michael J. vs.

Sandra. MASER Richard vs. Tari. MIZE Steve vs. Lynn.

NOGUERA Selya vs. Rafael. SCFIALLMAN Estrella vs. Glen. WEFDEMAN Bradley L.

vs. Catherine M. WF FT Michael vs. Jessica. Nevada Museum of Art classes: "Jewelry Creations" is fom noon-4 p.m.

March 25- 26. "Figures and Vessels," a clay class, is from noon-3 p.m. April 1 "Easter Bunny Pots," a class for children age 7 and up, is from p.m. April 8 and 1 5. All classes are at the Nevada Museum of Art, 160W.

Liberty. Preregist ration and details: 329-3333. Frank Accardo: The classical guitarist performs at 8 p.m. March 26 at Sierra Arts Center, 200 Flint. Cost: $5.

Details: 359-6370. Community Concerts: Scottish balladeer Carl Peterson performs at 7:30 p.m. March 29 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Cost: $20. The Vancouver Wind Trio perform at 7:30 p.m.

April 8 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Details: 333-4330. Yucca Mountain lecture series: "Faulting and Deformation at Yucca Mountain: Two Perspectives," featuring Dr. Richard Schweickert and Dennis O'Leary is at 7 p.m. March 29 in the Pine Room of the Jot Travis Student Union on the UNR campus.

Details: 784-6461. Sparks High play: The Sparks High School faculty will present "Love Rides the Rails or Will the Mall Train Run Tonieht." a melodrama, at 7 p.m. March 30-3 1 and April 1 in the Sparks High Little 1 heater, 820 15th St. Cost: $5, adults; $3, children 1 2 and under and seniors. Details: 353-5550.

"Dreamgirls" auditions: Auditions for the Broadway musical are at 7 p.m. March 3 1 and 1 1 a.m. April I at Sierra Arts Center, 200 Flint St. Several female and male roles are available. Details: 786-2278.

La Tania: The flamenco artist performs at 7:30 p.m. March 31 inCal-Neva's Celebrity Showroom in Emerald Bay. Cost: 1 4, adults $8. students. A master dance class is at 7 p.m.

March 30 in the showroom. Details: (916) 546-4602. Chautauqua performance: "Jim Beckwourth, Mountain Man, Exnlorer. Rancher" a dinner performance by UNR professor J. Holmes Armstead, is at 6 p.m April I at Harrah Keno in the Prospectors Room.

Cost: $25. Details: 747-9083. Downtown Reno book sale: The book sale is from 1 0 a.m.-3 p.m. April 1 at the Washoe County Library, 30 1 Northern Nevada Memorial Cremation and Burial Society Direct Cremation Only No Membership Required Memorial Estate Planning.