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Archive for August 21, 1997

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Women's center supporters feted at luncheon
Re-entry programs and a supportive network help students transition to college life while offering a lifeline of direct assistance with scholarships, child care or social services referrals. Other offerings at the Women's Center include job ...
11:37 a.m.
Suspect in assaults sought
The first occurred at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 4 when a Green Valley resident was returning home from a walk at Wigwam and Green Valley parkways, police said. As she pushed a baby stroller and entered ...
11:35 a.m.
New 'O' line for Trailblazers
New division: Northwest, Sunset Division
11:16 a.m.
Wildcats tired of second
Colors: Red & black
11:15 a.m.
Letter: Heading back to Spokane from 'Livable Las Vegas'
Forty mph speed limit on Las Vegas Boulevard South, three-to-four-minute waits at traffic signals (I've timed them), 35 mph and 45 mph on Industrial Road, one block west of the Strip and other areas.
11:03 a.m.
Letter: Common courtesy goes long way in a doctor's office
In one office, when making an appointment for a future visit, I was told, in a voice loud enough for all to hear, "And if you're late, you will be penalized!"
11:01 a.m.
Letter: Guest column ignores reality of the water problem
Arizona is not giving up any of its 2.8 million acre feet annual entitlement either. Arizona fought with california for many years, including a U.S. Supreme Court case, to keep its Colorado River entitlement. Nevada ...
10:58 a.m.
Safekey can assist parents, aid students with learning
No. There's that nagging little detail of what to do with the kids early in the morning when both parents have to be at work by 8 a.m. but the kids don't have to be ...
10:53 a.m.
Bryan rips panel chief
"We have a chairwoman who has run amok," the Nevada Democrat said. "I have never in my more than 30 years of public life seen that kind of arrogance and abuse of power."
10:52 a.m.
Back to class tasks
"Will I have any friends?" the boy worries, lying awake in bed until the wee hours, as the clock quickly approaches the dreaded First Day of School.
10:36 a.m.
Crime declining in Nevada; more cases solved
And there were more crimes solved by police and sheriff's deputies than in years past.
10:34 a.m.
Presiding Family Court judge resigns position
Gaston said he felt he needed to step down because his attempts at reform were stifled by fellow judges who didn't agree with the direction he was taking.
10:34 a.m.
Nevada legislator criticizes Clark County Treasurer Aston
O'Donnell sponsored SB308, which starting Oct. 1 will require checks for property tax or other payments to be made out in the name of the office only.
10:09 a.m.
State to pay inmate's mother
The $48,199 paid to Jewelene Nelson was for the negligent death of her son, inmate Benito Camacho, in January 1995.
10:09 a.m.
Friday at Saratoga
1st race 6 fur 3YO&up F&M Mdn
10:09 a.m.
Man who was mistakenly released now charged with murder
Swarm was arrested early Saturday after three armed men robbed Doc Holliday's Saloon.
10:09 a.m.
Ralph Siraco's Selections For Del Mar
Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.
10:08 a.m.
Link sought to second slaying
The first body, found May 10 by hunters, was that of a 15- to 20-year-old female who was still listed today as a Jane Doe, said Detective Ron Pugliese of the Pinal County Sheriff's Department ...
10:07 a.m.
Major project eyed for UP site
One artist's rendering showed a maze of towering casino properties amid tree-lined streets. The mayor at the time said, "It brings the area closer to what the master plan calls for -- casinos, restaurants, commercial ...
10:06 a.m.
Wet 'n Wild lifeguards called unqualified
Alfred and Roseanne Stavros said during a telephone interview Wednesday from their Illinois home that 9-year-old Thalia Solomon was within three feet of a lifeguard station and could have been lifted onto the nearby ledge, ...
10:06 a.m.
Pilot looks for kid to live his dream
The stroke had stolen the use of his left leg and he struggled with the long hours of physical therapy.
10:03 a.m.
Brown denies wrongdoing in chemical firm
The Browns have been the subject of a Metro Police investigation in recent weeks after detectives discovered that the federal Drug Enforcement Agency had been working with them, allegedly tracking illegal drug manufacturers. Two chemical ...
10:03 a.m.
Ladies night out in Las Vegas
So it is that four ladies from the Cheyenne Care Center nursing home, two in wheelchairs, all in high spirits, pay a little visit to the Olympic Garden's male strip show Tuesday night. They're here ...
10:02 a.m.
Gibbons: North Korea on verge of crisis
The Nevada Republican made those observations Wednesday following his recent Asian fact-finding trip as a member of the House Intelligence Committee. The two-week journey earlier this month included stops in Beijing, Tokyo and Seoul.
10:02 a.m.
Junior champion wins, medalist ousted
But that was the biggest of several upsets Wednesday on Cog Hill Golf and Country Club's Dubsdread course.
10:02 a.m.
Uniforms hit stride with parents, kids
"I think it's a great idea," McGurk said. "With uniforms, the kids aren't concerned so much who's wearing what. In Europe, the school kids wear uniforms, and rather than clothing styles, they're focused on education ...
10:01 a.m.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Olson refuses to quit after losing to Carbajal
His mother asked him to retire, as did his former promoter.
10:00 a.m.
Sports history for Aug. 21
1914 - Walter Hagen captures the U.S. Open, beating Chick Evans.
9:58 a.m.
New, improved bowl is unveiled
The attendance was poor. The payouts were paltry. The teams were sub-par.
9:57 a.m.
Jets give Palelei a chance
Coach Bill Parcells said Wednesday he's leaning toward starting Palelei -- a standout at UNLV from 1991-92 -- at left guard over William Roberts when the New York Jets open the season at Seattle on ...
9:56 a.m.
Golf's young stars, Love meet in Series
Woods, making his first appearance ever in the World Series, was met by a huge gallery when he teed off at 7 a.m. Wednesday in the pro-am. The Masters champion, admittedly tired and fighting a ...
9:56 a.m.
Little League World Series Glance
At Williamsport, Pa.
9:56 a.m.
Thunder signs forwards
Thunder signs forwards
9:37 a.m.
Columnist John McCarron: David Hayes dominates Terrible's Town tourney
Hayes also grabbed five of the eight two-game sweepers and finished second in two others. And to top it off, he took all 10 skins in the Terrible's Skins Game.
9:37 a.m.
Linebackers no problem
MESQUITE -- Jeff Horton has several weapons at his disposal.
9:33 a.m.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: LV Bowl alive and kicking ... for now
This latest face lift eradicates a couple of warts known as the Big West and Mid-American conferences, whose champions have combined to bring five of the most entertaining football games to Sam Boyd Stadium that ...
9:32 a.m.
PCL standings
Second Half
9:30 a.m.
Stars look for call-up to the bigs
Entering the final 12 games of the Pacific Coast League season, the Las Vegas Stars already have been eliminated from the second-half Southern Division title chase. But that doesn't mean the Stars have nothing for ...
9:29 a.m.
Advisory board faced with finding a cleanup plan
They told a new 21-member citizens advisory group launched by the Southern Nevada Water Authority Wednesday to find the pollution sources and remove them.
9:21 a.m.
Huge sewage spill blamed on flash flood
It's the worst case of a wastewater pipe cracking and allowing untreated sewage to spill about a mile from Las Vegas Wash, said Marty Flynn, sanitation district spokesman.
9:20 a.m.
Editorial: Taxpayers foot bill for empty seats
Mayor Jan Laverty Jones was there briefly, but after an introductory speech, she signed a ceremonial resolution and then left to shoot a live TV show and attend a town hall meeting with Gov. Bob ...
9:18 a.m.
UNLV: A first choice
As UNLV begins to look its age, the university seems to be garnering some newfound respect.
9:07 a.m.
Seattle attorneys to take on tobacco for AG
Steve Berman of Hagens & Berman already represents nine other governments in their suits against the cigarette companies. He was one of only three private attorneys at the negotiating table in the talks for a ...
9:07 a.m.
$250,000 to be paid in claims
The board approved an out-of-court settlement of $48,198 for Jewelene Nelson, the mother of inmate Benito Camacho. He died in January 1995 at the Southern Desert Correctional Center at Indian Springs after Dr. Charles Kilduff ...
9:06 a.m.
DOE asked when Test Site will be cleaned up
That is just one barrier to effective environmental management. Another barrier is the secrecy of the Test Site, where national security concerns preclude immediate environmental attention.
9:05 a.m.
City Hall fight may finally pay off
After Wednesday's neighborhood meeting at the Northwest Neighborhood Services Center, there's a good chance they won't have to.
9:05 a.m.
Family to fight parole
Manuel Arias had pleaded guilty to first-degree murder with the agreement that he would receive a life prison term with the possibility of parole after 20 years. That was the sentence he was given Wednesday, ...
9:04 a.m.
O'Connell, Wynn on commission
The appointments were announced Monday by Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno.
9:04 a.m.
Tillmon named NLV police chief
The council on Wednesday approved the appointment of Tillmon, 44, who served the department as a patrolman, narcotics officer, training officer, in the police academy, and as a SWAT team member.
9:04 a.m.
Supreme Court reaffirms judge's custody of son
The court said it "resolved the substantive custody issues" in its Jan. 3 ruling that Mosley and Terry Marie Figliuzzi should share the custody of Michael Mosley.
9:03 a.m.
Nevada Focus: Convicts help to preserve Tahoe forests
Paganini was part of a four-man work crew recently working on a steep ridge above Rubicon Bay, one of two crews at the site being supervised by the California Division of Forestry and Fire Protection.
3:48 a.m.
Crafters Village at Cashman hall
Several new vendors will participate in this year's show, joining many of favorite vendors from shows past. "We have something for everyone," said walker. "It's going to be an enjoyable family event, going way beyond ...
3:44 a.m.
American Indian arts on view
The inventory of nearly 4,000 pieces of merchandise includes Indian jewelry, Navajo rugs, kachina dolls, pueblo pottery, sculpture, paintings, sand paintings and beadwork. There are items in all price ranges from inexpensive jewelry to one-of-a-kind ...
3:43 a.m.
Columnist Joe Delaney: B.B. headlines blues bash
B.B. King will be joined by the Robert Cray Band, Jimmy Vaughan, and Bluestime featuring Jay Geils. ... King has done more than anyone to raise the blues to an international art form with concert ...
3:43 a.m.
College gallery spotlights sculpture, photography
Complementing the hard edges of metal, Christopher Tsouras of Las Vegas will exhibit his black and white photographs. Tsouras is an art and photography instructor at Community College of Southern Nevada. He has exhibited widely ...
3:41 a.m.
Remember to attend memory workshop
The workshops provide valuable tips in scrapbook organization and design, as well as photo-album maintenance and storage.
3:38 a.m.

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