Send-off By Dennis Myers This article was published on 08.25.11 Joni Kaiser brushes away tears at a going away party thrown by her friends and supporters. Kaiser was director of the Committee to Aid Abused Women, which she co-founded, for 33 years and also served on the Sparks City Council. She and her husband are leaving Nevada for Pennsylvania, where his family lives.Photo By DENNIS MYERS More Local Stories » News Pic Early college admission Some schoolchildren go to UNR. Published on 08.18.11 In costume Fastpitch softball contenders from around West gather in Reno. Published on 08.04.11 Fence improvement Artist puts mural on East Fourth Street fence. Published on 07.28.11 Drink up Volunteers help with Donner triathalon. Published on 07.21.11 Sign up Freeway project slows traffic. Published on 07.14.11