Print edition for October 30, 1996

Legal pay survey highlights: Source: Exclusively Legal 1996 Legal Salary Survey

Boxing's dance card of controversy is full: Dean Juipe; The man who was to have fought Tommy Morrison Saturday in Tokyo -- Anthony Cooks -- had a warrant issued for his arrest Tuesday in Okmulgee, Okla., in connection with the alleged Oct. 19 rape of a 15-year-old girl.

Media Notes: Truck race to be shown live on CBS in LV: Tim Graham; Las Vegas viewers will be able to watch the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race Sunday on CBS affiliate KLAS Channel 8. The race is scheduled to hit the airwaves at 12:15 p.m. as the second part of a racing doubleheader that starts at 9 a.m. with the NASCAR Busch Grand National finale in Homestead, Fla.

District's sex ed program an issue in school board race: Teresa Hinds; While candidates Cynthia Kimball and Mary Beth Scow share a concern for the high teenage-pregnancy rate and offer solutions to address the issue, one candidate is espousing the guilt-by-association theory.

Gibbs expects excitement: By Ron Kantowski; One of those breathing it in deeply is Joe Gibbs, the former Super Bowl coach turned Winston Cup and NHRA car owner. Hamilton's win bodes well for the minority Winston Cup Pontiac runners, which next year will include Gibbs' No. 18 Interstate Batteries car driven by Bobby Labonte. The coach recently announced he will switch from Chevrolet to Pontiac for 1997.

Pears for little people: PearBear, a whimsical character with a passion for pears, was created to do just that. Through PearBear's humorous adventures, kids get interested and excited about incorporating more fruits and vegetables in their daily diets. Created by the Oregon Washington California Pear Bureau, PearBear is based on the reall black-brown bears native to the states where pears are produced.

Elliott and Schrader in LVMS field: Schrader has been hired by Darrell Waltrip to drive the No. 17 Sears Diehard Chevrolet. He replaces Bill Sedgwick, whose contract for next year will not be renewed. Waltrip will drive the No. 5 Diehard truck Sunday.

GM denies dogging ref in rout: Tim Graham; The Thunder put together a complete performance Tuesday night, trouncing the Blades 5-0 at the Thomas & Mack Center, as goaltender Parris Duffus notched his second shutout of the season.

Meat loaf is back!: No matter how you slice them, these meat loaves will make Monday or any day something special.

Ruling could affect credit unions: Pauline Bell; The advisory will have an impact on Silver State Schools Federal Credit Union, but not as much as some others that have a larger membership from outside companies, said President Alan Pughes.

Fund-raising for judges questioned: Las Vegas attorney Kenneth Hall and deputy state attorney general Tim Terry of Carson City are part of a rare breed.

Kincaid battles Davis for Bingham's former commission seat: Jeff Schweers; In the Republican corner: a former North Las Vegas Municipal Court judge kicked off the bench for ethical violations who says his opponent has allowed crime and economic disparity to grow.

Piazza, Belle only AP all-star team repeaters: Wetteland and Pettitte, who helped pitch the New York Yankees to the World Series championship, were part of The Associated Press major league all-star team announced Tuesday.

Holiday Inn (a truck): Of course, Bodine's idea of a vacation is driving a truck around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway at speeds in excess of 170 miles per hour. Bodine is one of five former Daytona 500 winners entered in Sunday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series 420K.

Arrest may have led to prostitution ring: Karen Zekan; Cohabitating and commingling prostitutes is unusual for pimps, said Detective Gawain Guedry of the vice investigative unit, making the common unit at 100 N. Wallace Drive off Jones Boulevard and U.S. 95 an interesting development in their case.

Washington and Hickey seek similar goals, use different tactics: Debra D. Bass; Marica Washington and Liliam Hickey, who are vying for the District 2, Subdistrict A seat, stress the need to curb the escalating dropout rate and institute programs to motivate children.

Clark County's most wanted: SUSPECT: Anthony Alonzo Griego

Safety tips for Halloween: Barb Ludwig, executive chairwoman of the Clark County Safe Kids Coalition, warns that on Halloween night children may find it difficult to "walk safely through dark neighborhoods (because of) cumbersome costumes and blinding masks."

Las Vegans draw prison time for illegal dumping: U.S. District Court Judge Robert Timlin sentenced Gene LeFave, president of Fluid Polymers Inc., to three years and 10 months in prison and a year's supervised release.

Vampire kit sells for $20,000: The item, consigned by a Denver-based weapons collector, was part of a collection of European furniture auctioned by Butterfield & Butterfield. As is its policy, the auction house would not identify the name of the buyer.

50 Greatest: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, center

Teen arrested in double slaying over weekend: Jason Alexander Taylor was in the Clark County Detention Center today, charged with two counts of murder with use of a deadly weapon.

Some cookie-baking help from Grandma Cooker: Jumbles

Editorial: Mel Harmon made LV a safer place: They lost their liberties -- and may have forfeited their lives -- because the hard-working Clark County deputy district attorney knew the alternative would threaten every other Nevadan. In a sense, he personified a warning not to commit crimes.

Residents get chance to pick new constable: Jeff Schweers; But for those who need tenants evicted or whose wages are being garnished, the Las Vegas constable's office will be at the front step.

Paula Del Giudice: In Alaska, deer hunts bearable: The other times I've been to Alaska have been either in July or August to fish. This is the first time I've had the opportunity to visit the Last Frontier during the autumn. I was at a leadership conference for women in the environmental field and delivered the keynote address Saturday.

Meegan's sentencing report upsets lawyers: Bill Gang; But this time it is only until Friday.

Columnist Bob Shemeligian: Don't be a chicken - get the shot: Bob Shemeligian; That's not me talking.

District C race pits veteran and novice in hard-fought race: Jeff Schweers; And so it is with County Commissioner Paul Christensen, the entrenched king of the hill fighting off the untested challenger, Lance Malone.

Foundation donates $5 million for medical facility: Alison Calkins; It's the foundation's largest-ever donation and will be used to build a new 60,000-square-foot medical education and patient care center on 10 acres donated by the city between Columbia Sunrise Mountain View Medical Center and Sierra Health Services at Cheyenne Avenue and U.S. 95.

Meegan sentencing for daughter's death postponed: Bill Gang; But this time it is only until Friday.

Winter storm batters north: Mammoth Lakes picked up 14 inches of snow since the storm began on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service predicted additional accumulations of up to a foot today at the higher elevations before the storm system moved out.

Presidential face-off could impact local races: The outcome, however, could have a profound impact on key Nevada races.

Assembly races could determine control of legislature: Chowning fought to make the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety more user-friendly, and she wants to crack down on auto repair fraud either by certifying mechanics or requiring repair shops to register with the state. She also supported a bill that defines a car as used only if it has at least 2,500 miles.

Two killed in head-on collision on U.S. 95: Karen Zekan; A motorist along northbound U.S. 95 notified the Nevada Highway Patrol by cellular phone of a wrong-way Mazda four minutes before Tuesday's accident near Lee Canyon Road, 15 miles outside Las Vegas, said Trooper Steve Harney.

NFL Notes: Vikes switch quarterbacks, lose Smith for rest of year: Minnesota Vikings fans probably will get their wish, if only for one week.

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Incumbent, challenger debate over growth: Teresa Hinds; Hutchison, challenging incumbent Lois Tarkanian for the northwest-area District E seat, said there was a "serious lack of vision and leadership in the School Board in recognizing the growth to make sure we have enough money to secure our children's education.

Like UNLV, Texas Christian on a downward spiral: Steve Carp; Of the six Western Athletic Conference "expansion" teams, Texas Christian appeared to be the school with the best chance of competing right away with the established powers.

Experience pays in legal field, salary survey says: Pauline Bell; Data for the survey was obtained from 93 legal offices representing 1,254 full-time employees and 596 attorneys. Those included private law firms, corporations and government entities. Seventy-four were Las Vegas-based law firms, four were branch offices of national firms and 15 were in-house counsel.

Firms compete for fund-raising task: Six out-of-state companies and three from Las Vegas have submitted proposals to the Legislative Counsel Bureau, which isn't expected to pick one or two until mid December.

Test Site could host terrorist-response training: This possibility and a host of others were discussed during a meeting Tuesday of the board of directors of the Nevada Test Site Development Corp.

Dean Juipe: Winless trio was on top as late as '94: Today, those three teams are the only Division I schools without a football victory this year.

80 percent voter turnout expected: Those who vote will receive an out-of-this-world sticker to commemorate their participation.

Boys Town target of PETA protest: Bob Shemeligian; But a national animals rights organization claims that Boys Town tortures and kills kittens during medical research at the Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha in a vain effort to try to determine causes of child deafness.

Tahoe residents push for their own county: Such a move would require approval by the Nevada Legislature and would take away sections of Douglas and Washoe counties and rural Carson City.

Serving your community: * 'MUSIC FOR TIME' -- The family-oriented music festival will be from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Rainbow Library Amphitheater, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Several local artists will be featured, including Atta-Boy Skip, Someone, Melancholics, Rahne, Chamber Seven, Corinthian Flux, Sackcloth, Wail of Sumer and Morgana Athena. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Proceeds benefit Aid for AIDS of Nevada. Sierra Health Services is a sponsor of the event. Call 284-5002 for more information.

Say goodbye to 'if it's Tuesday, it must be hash': Two "ordinary homemakers" have come to the aid of any home cook who has ever wondered what to cook for dinner.

Candidate tells electorate to vote for his opponent: Van Sickle tried to pull out of the race before the September primary, but was told it was too late to remove his name from the ballot.

Sport Briefs: NBA announces 50 all-time best: Let the debate begin.

Tribes lose appeal on casino-type games: Federal law entitles Indian tribes to conduct the same types of gambling activities on reservations that are legal elsewhere in a state. Financially distressed California tribes had hoped for a broad interpretation of the state's lottery law that would legalize expansion of tribal casinos.

Regents hope being thrifty doesn't hurt funding: Debra D. Bass; Your parents now have two choices: cutting you off and letting you spend what you have, or getting you a better savings account.

Two new judges will ease burden in Family Court: Bill Gang; The new positions were authorized at the last session of the Legislature to ease the crowded calendars in the court that handles all domestic matters and juvenile crime.

Bands perform halftime shows: Performances begin at 6 p.m. both nights and awards will be presented at the conclusion of each night's review. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for students. Parking costs $3.

Happy birthday: Teresa Hinds; Well, if you're a member of the fourth-grade classes participating in the 10th annual Wasden Elementary School Nevada Day program, you throw a trio of Elvis impersonators into the show and you know you've got a hit.

People in the news for Oct. 30, 1996: Make up your mind!

'Strut Your Mutt' this weekend: A mutt king, queen, prince and princess will be crowned at the conclusion of the event. The Sight Hound racing dogs, Canine Companion and Metro K-9 Unit dogs will provide demonstrations. In addition, there will be a number of booths featuring animal rescue organizations, dog clubs and pet-care products.

Son of Former Douglas County Manager Arrested in Gardnerville: Avael, 19, was reported missing Monday night from the Carlin Conservation Camp, where he was serving a one to four year sentence for burglary and grand larceny.

Correction to Nevada Day and health and fitness story: * A list in Tuesday's SUN of what's open and closed on Nevada Day contained an error. Brokerage firms will be open.

Peter Benton: Cohen, McDonnell team to win LVCC tournament: It was played recently on a course in absolutely pristine shape and under weather conditions that could only be described as idyllic.

Where I Stand: France should blush for the conduct of its president: Chirac entered Israel much like you could expect a child tracking mud across the kitchen floor. The child at least would show some signs of repentance but that would be beneath the arrogant Frenchman. He went so far as to yell at Israeli security people assigned to protect him in the narrow streets of Jerusalem.

Tactics at voting site scrutinized: Steve Sebelius; At a news conference Tuesday, Mayor Jan Laverty Jones said the city has received telephone calls from voters and candidates complaining about the practices, which allegedly took place during early voting Saturday at Nucleus Plaza, 926 W. Owens Ave.

Judge rules against controversial ranch: Fitzgerald lost her bid Tuesday before District Judge Nancy Becker for a new hearing that might have let her continue operating trail rides, a school and other activities at the ranch.

Incumbent faces challenge from newcomer: Teresa Hinds; Shirley Barber, who is challenging incumbent James McMillan to represent the area that covers portions of central, west and northwest Las Vegas, won the right to go on to the general election by capturing 13 percent more votes than McMillan.

NASCAR shipping off to Japan: Among the participants will be drivers from NASCAR's Winston Cup, Busch Grand National, Winston West and Craftsman Truck series.

L.A. Gang Member Guilty of Masterminding Casino Robbery: Five others who participated in the holdup have pleaded guilty to the crime and four have been sentenced to prison.

Wind main enemy in speed quest: Art Nadler; Later, he discovered it was set up to run at 800 mph.

5-day junkyard blaze extinguished: Karen Zekan; The Clark County Fire Department left a crew behind to watch for hot spots and flare-ups overnight, but deemed the fire that consumed nearly 10 acres of rubbish stored off Lamb Boulevard and Smiley Road officially stopped at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Winter storm heads for valley: The summer heat that lasted well into October gave way recently to near-freezing nights in the Las Vegas Valley, and now the season's first significant winter-like storm is at our doorstep.

LA gang leader convicted in robbery at Harrah's: Rachael Levy; After deliberating for just 1 1/2 hours Tuesday, a Las Vegas jury found Chet Govan guilty of five felonies in connection with the 1994 robbery. Govan faces up to 25 years in prison when sentenced Feb. 6.

Commissioner known for consensus building seeks re-election: Jeff Schweers; Republican Bruce Woodbury, 51, is seeking a fifth term in District A seat, which includes Henderson, Green Valley and Boulder City.

AP All-Stars: 1B-Mark McGwire, Oakland

School Board candidate see challenge in growth: Teresa Hinds; Eleanor Chow, who garnered the largest number of votes in the September primary, said the Legislature "needs to take another look at financing public education.

Fired UNLV professor files bias suit: Hailu Abatena, 57, said his termination in May 1995 came just months before he would have been eligible to apply for tenure, and reap the security benefits that would result.

Fired professor sues UNLV: Hailu Abatena, 57, said his termination in May 1995 came just months before he would have been eligible to apply for tenure, and reap the security benefits that would result.

Fishing report: * LAKE MOHAVE -- Windy weather and rain has been keeping anglers away from the lake. Prior to the recent storms, striped bass fishing was good for anglers trolling in the Six Mile Cove area.

Winter Makes Encore Early Appearance in the Sierra: Mammoth Lakes picked up 14 inches of snow since the storm began on Tuesday, and the National Weather Service predicted additional accumulations of up to a foot today at the higher elevations before the storm system moved out.

Candidates debate curriculum requirements: Debra D. Bass; But Terry Garcia-Cahlan argues that woodworking -- along with a number of other vocational classes that count toward the graduation requirements in math, science and English -- does teach math principles. She believes such courses are ideal for students who ask, "Why in the world am I learning this?" and "What relevance does it have in the real world?"

CRAFTSMAN TRUCK WEEKEND SCHEDULE: * FRIDAY: 9-10:30 a.m.: Craftsman Truck practice. 10:30 a.m.-noon: Winston West practice. 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Craftsman Truck practice. 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Winston West practice. 3 p.m.: Craftsman Truck qualifying (positions 1-25); Winston West qualifying.

Some justices face uphill climb for re-election: Bill Gang; While some of incumbents are expected to breeze through their races, others could face an uphill climb at a time when judges don't enjoy the respect and support they once had.

Miller to miss first parade in nine years: But he has a good excuse. He will instead spend Thursday in Las Vegas greeting and accompanying President Clinton, who is making a campaign stop at the Clark County Government Center.

Columnist Susan Foyt: Nevada Dance Theatre Guild to kick off holiday season: Susan Foyt; The Nutcracker Holiday Market, a fantasy of Christmas shopping, will run Saturday through Monday in the Riviera Hotel's Convention Hall. Gift items, precious ornaments, gourmet treats and more will be offered.

Thunder-Blades Box Score: First Period -- 1, Las Vegas Zholtok 6 (Yerkovich, Lefebvre) 13:42 (pp). 2, Las Vegas, Lefebvre 6 (Zholtok, Quinney) 18:16 (pp). Penalties: Dahl, Las Vegas (holding) 4:26; Herter, Kansas City (tripping) 5:34; Herter, Kansas City (holding) 13:43; Cirone, Kansas City (hooking) 17:30; Dahl, Las Vegas (tripping) 18:25.

Race on for newly created Henderson JOP: Bill Gang; In the September primary election, that translated into nearly 65 percent of the vote and a seemingly easy runoff on Nov. 5 for the 24-year Henderson resident.

Scientists Report Quakes At Site of Proposed Nuclear Waste Store: But scientists are investigating whether the earthquakes indicate an instability that would make Yucca Mountain unsuitable for storing nuclear wastes from military warheads and municipal power plants.

Gates says more needs to be done in county: Jeffrey Schweers; She pushed for the creation of an affordable housing committee, convinced the commission to support legislation that would enable the county to help pay for schools, helped establish an enterprise zone for federal economic assistance and brought two new community centers to the district.

Boxer killing may be drug-related: Steve Delgado, 41, was shot on Oct. 18 outside the Cheyenne Condominiums, 3301 Civic Center Drive, and died last Thursday at the University Medical Center.

Low-fare airlines battling for West: Copying some of Southwest's tricks for cutting costs and turning planes around quickly, but preserving baggage check-in and first-class service to accommodate travelers connecting from long-distance flights, Shuttle by United has proved a success.

Education chief gets good review: That's the evaluation of Peterson's performance by the state Board of Education. Board President Lilliam Hickey said Peterson, who has been on the job nearly two years, rated a "standard" grade.