Print edition for August 21, 1997

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.

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.

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.

Remember to attend memory workshop: The workshops provide valuable tips in scrapbook organization and design, as well as photo-album maintenance and storage.

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 collector's items. Historic and contemporary items are included, such as pottery by Maria Martinez and her family from the San Ildefonso Pueblo and baskets.

Columnist Joe Delaney: B.B. headlines blues bash: Joe Delaney; 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 hall status. ... B.B. has made the blues a universal language. ... He is the late Louis Armstrong's successor as our musical ambassador to the world.

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 the ordinary arts and crafts show."

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 throughout the United States and Europe. His photos are also in private and public collections.

New 'O' line for Trailblazers: Ray Brewer; New division: Northwest, Sunset Division

Wildcats tired of second: Ray Brewer; Colors: Red & black

Linebackers no problem: Tim Graham; MESQUITE -- Jeff Horton has several weapons at his disposal.

Pilot looks for kid to live his dream: Rachael Levy; The stroke had stolen the use of his left leg and he struggled with the long hours of physical therapy.

Uniforms hit stride with parents, kids: Bob Shemeligian; "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 and career."

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 her subdivision gate, a male grabbed her from behind, fondled her and threw her to the ground. She screamed and the man fled on foot.

Little League World Series Glance: At Williamsport, Pa.

Crime declining in Nevada; more cases solved: And there were more crimes solved by police and sheriff's deputies than in years past.

Back to class tasks: Melissa Schorr; "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.

People in the News for August 21, 1997: Second trial

Safekey can assist parents, aid students with learning: Teresa Hinds; 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 at school until 9 a.m.

Jets give Palelei a chance: Brian Heyman; 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 Aug. 31, that Palelei is a changed man from the one who washed out previously in Pittsburgh and Baltimore.

UNLV: A first choice: Debra D. Bass; As UNLV begins to look its age, the university seems to be garnering some newfound respect.

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 settlement with the tobacco companies.

Thunder signs forwards: Thunder signs forwards

Man who was mistakenly released now charged with murder: Swarm was arrested early Saturday after three armed men robbed Doc Holliday's Saloon.

Ladies night out in Las Vegas: Scott Dickensheets; 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 for a little sweatin' with the oldies.

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.

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 nobody ever saw.

Friday at Saratoga: 1st race 6 fur 3YO&up F&M Mdn

Brown denies wrongdoing in chemical firm: Andy Holtmann; 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 companies owned by the Browns, L.K. Supply and J.B. Chemical, became the focus of the probe into whether chemicals used in making methamphetamine were sold unlawfully.

Sports history for Aug. 21: 1914 - Walter Hagen captures the U.S. Open, beating Chick Evans.

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 sore ankle, said the youth of today's PGA Tour players might be bringing out youngsters otherwise not attracted to the game.

Columnist John McCarron: David Hayes dominates Terrible's Town tourney: John McCarron; 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.

PCL standings: Second Half

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 and entertainment."

Link sought to second slaying: Cathy Scott; 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 in Florence, Ariz. The woman was killed one to two weeks earlier, he said.

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.

Wet 'n Wild lifeguards called unqualified: Karen Zekan; 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, but guards instead wasted several minutes towing her 70-pound body by raft more than 30 feet to the pool's shallow end.

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 which to play.

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.

Presiding Family Court judge resigns position: Bill Gang; 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.

$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 administered the wrong drug.

Junior champion wins, medalist ousted: But that was the biggest of several upsets Wednesday on Cog Hill Golf and Country Club's Dubsdread course.

Ralph Siraco's Selections For Del Mar: Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.

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.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Olson refuses to quit after losing to Carbajal: Dean Juipe; His mother asked him to retire, as did his former promoter.

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.

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.

Hamlet Cup, Wednesday's Results: Singles

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!"

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 apparently has "banked" about 100,000 acre feet of water in Arizona. That won't get us through a hot summer, assuming the diversion of "banked" water can even be shifted back to Nevada.

New, improved bowl is unveiled: Tim Graham; The attendance was poor. The payouts were paltry. The teams were sub-par.

City Hall fight may finally pay off: Denise Cardinal; After Wednesday's neighborhood meeting at the Northwest Neighborhood Services Center, there's a good chance they won't have to.

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.

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 Miller.

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."

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Women's center supporters feted at luncheon: Elizabeth Foyt; 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 fairs, a lending library, workshops on the financial aid process and voter registration, as well as seminars on issues of concern to students and the community alike.

O'Connell, Wynn on commission: The appointments were announced Monday by Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno.

Family to fight parole: Bill Gang; 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, but his prison stay may last much longer.