Print edition for December 23, 1997

Editorial: We don't need another state agency: But sure enough, Gov. Bob Miller's budget director, Perry Comeaux, might lead a push to create a new division.

Letter: Nonresident asserts he was victimized by parking enforcement: After the usual bureaucratic runaround with parking enforcement and city workers, I was forced, due to time and location restraints, to pay the fine. I was informed by a parking enforcement official, it was my word against Officer 456. Who do you think the court will side with?

Armored car driver charged with embezzlement: Henderson Police took Raul Ernest Ramirez into custody after leaving the Armored Transport property Friday with a deposit bag he has been accused of intentionally hiding underneath a company vehicle.

Columnist Scott Dickensheets: Shopping all the way with Pete Barbutti: Scott Dickensheets; "Can I help you?" the clerk asked.

Mirage's Boardwalk purchase part of long-term growth strategy: Gary Thompson; But Mirage will probably wait at least a year after next October's scheduled opening of Bellagio, the $1.8 billion mega-resort it's building north of the 654-room Boardwalk, before deciding whether to construct a new resort on the Las Vegas Strip site.

IHL recaps for Dec. 22, 1997: Grand Rapids, Mich -- Center Viacheslav Butsayev scored once in regulation and again in the shootout to give the Fort Wayne Comets a 3-2 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins in International Hockey League action on Monday night.

DOE releases films atomic bomb tests: Newly released film of that "Project Sedan" shows the spectacular explosion and 320-foot-deep, 1,280-foot-diameter crater left behind by the 104 kiloton blast. The bomb at Hiroshima was 15 kilotons.

Judge: Ethics panel overstepped bounds: Bill Gang; District Judge Mark Gibbons ruled Monday that Nolen "has the right to run his office the way he feels is appropriate" and need answer only to voters or the County Commission.

Missing funds trouble Little League: Denise Cardinal; "Last year we spent $11,563 on baseballs," said LeVans Estrada, the board of director's treasurer. "We figured this year we'll only spend $5,000."

Where I Stand--Ruthe Deskin: Helping Santa Claus with some gift ideas for Las Vegans: He's working his tail off these days.

Letter: Residents should be thankful for convenient garbage pickup: Obviously those few people seeking to be heard in this metropolis of 1.5 million souls have never had to deal with their own garbage. I've lived where such a service was a space-age myth. Now I can roll over and smile when awakened by the bumping, thumping and clanging of the truck emptying a huge apartment dumpster. "Oh, good," I mumble before drifting back to sleep. "Somebody else is picking up my garbage."

'Tis the season to escape?: CARSON CITY -- Escapes from the new state women's prison in North Las Vegas are proving costly, while the escape of a one-legged inmate from the Nevada State Prison has proven embarrassing.

Home for the holidays: Anne Hosier; It's going to be a Vegas Christmas, that's for sure.

Obituaries for December 23, 1997: She is survived by her husband, James H.; and one daughter, Barbara Pearce of Las Vegas.

Ex-Metro cop wants to withdraw plea: Bill Gang; The reason, defense attorney Frank Cremen said Monday, is that the male victim was charged in August with trafficking in cocaine and possessing marijuana.

People in the News for December 23, 1997: Briefly

Letter: Let Bosnia decide its own fate -- without U.S., allies: He neglected to inform us how many nations make up those percentages. As usual a lie -- withdrawal dates -- is covered up by another lie -- we won't act as policemen in that country. Why don't they just arrest those responsible for the recent war and let the Balkan people once again decide their own fate?

DOE releases films of atomic bomb tests: Newly released film of that "Project Sedan" shows the spectacular explosion and 320-foot-deep, 1,280-foot-diameter crater left behind by the 104 kiloton blast. The bomb at Hiroshima was 15 kilotons.

Columnist Jeff German: Doumani brothers will be back in the headlines in 1998: Resolutions, however, are made to be broken.

Reno mayor mum on re-election plans: A fund-raiser last month at the home of Reno advertising executive Phil Rose brought in more than $20,000.

Las Vegas news briefs: AIRMEN RETURN -- Thirty-eight Nellis Air Force Base airmen from the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron returned early this morning from service in Taszar, Hungary. The squadron, which flies the unmanned reconnaissance plane called the Predator, has been providing aerial reconnaissance in support of Bosnia peacekeeping operations since Oct. 1, 1996. The 11th has flown 348 operational missions over Bosnia for a total of nearly 2,800 flying hours. The 11th will be on call to return to Taszar within a few days if conditions within a few days if conditions in Bosnia deteriorate.

Many LV retailers will be open on Christmas: Bob Shemeligian; What do you do about gifts?

Car hits water tanker; two injured: Two men were trapped inside a Honda sedan about 7:50 a.m. in the intersection of Highland Drive and Viking Road.

Lady Wolves Invitational, Monday's Results: Lincoln County 61, Westchester 50

More Rebels due in rafters: Dean Juipe; Two of UNLV's greatest basketball players, Reggie Theus and Glen Gondrezick, will have their numbers retired Saturday at halftime of the Rebels' game with UCLA at the Thomas & Mack Center. It turns out fans can expect to see more of these ceremonies in the future as the school, pushed by head coach Bill Bayno, honors selected members of its tradition-rich program.

Summerlin residents dispute notice on resort expansion: Denise Cardinal; When she and her husband bought their home at Eagle Hills in Summerlin in October 1993, she didn't pay much attention to the 15 pages of notices and contracts she had to sign.

Cab company offers $10,000 reward: Billy Rex Traver, 57, had driven a fare from the 900 block of West Bartlett Avenue to the 1600 block of Cadillac Lane where he was shot in the right hip about 10:30 p.m. Sunday. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at University Medical Center.

NLV man may have kept record of beatings: Karen Zekan; North Las Vegas Police recently seized volumes of paperwork from Emery Slayden's home that could add a damning dimension to case building against him for the Dec. 14 murder of Yazmine Doram. Authorities said the toddler suffered head injuries consistent with shaken-baby syndrome.

Hearing set for ex-teacher: Jack David Patton, 28, was arraigned Monday on 13 counts of sexual misconduct with two female students in homes in Henderson and Boulder City.

Property value rises despite wide tax base: Jeff Schweers; "It's clear to me that growth is here to stay," County Assessor Mark Schofield said. "I see no slowdown whatsoever. And local governments certainly should be pleased with those figures, because it means more revenue generation for them."

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Breeders' Cup helped to boost Hollywood Park's season handle: Ralph Siraco; Never underestimate the betting power of Nevada race players.

Rating the WAC: Rating the WAC

Prosecutors mull further charges in ambush plot: McCabe was arrested on Wednesday after a fellow pupil he tried to enlist in his alleged plot went to authorities. Along with the shells, investigators found lists of people who allegedly would or would not participate in any plot and who would be spared.

Strohmeyer attorneys challenging confession: Bill Gang; The latest issue involves a garbled tape recording made by Long Beach police after 19-year-old Jeremy Strohmeyer was arrested there and discussed the May 25 death of Sherrice Iverson.

Green Valley bounces back from opening losses: Steve Cunningham; Monday was a mostly forgettable day for local teams at the Reebok Holiday Prep Classic, but Green Valley coach Larry Thomas sure was in a good mood.

Tark's Bulldogs hit the skids: Steve Carp; It doesn't figure to be a Merry Christmas for Jerry Tarkanian, even if his Fresno State team picks up a pair of cupcake victories in the Bulldogs' annual Coors Light Classic.

Reebok Holiday Classic, Monday's results, schedule: Pacific 87, Pittsburg 67

Rebels will host college golf elite: Top-ranked UNLV and defending national champion Pepperdine will be among the 15 teams competing in the Golf Digest Invitational at the Desert Inn Golf Club in March.

Sibley, founder of Nevada Legal News, dies at 87: Earlier that week, the founder and longtime editor and publisher of Nevada Legal News had written his own obituary. In it, Sibley said he wanted his newspaper staff remembered as his "extended office family."

Cops questioned in accidental shooting of undercover officer: Cathy Scott; Officer Michael Quick was shot Wednesday night by a fellow patrol officer, acting as the "take-down officer" and faking his colleague's arrest, when his 40-caliber handgun fired into his abdomen, went through his groin area and into his knee.

Property facts: * SECURED ASSESSED VALUE -- $22.495 Million.

UNLV's McDaniels in Pan Am Games: McDaniels, now a department of physical education professor, was part of the Nevada delegation to the 1997 USA Track & Field national convention in Dallas earlier this month. He is a member of the men's and women's development, the masters track and field and the officials certification committees.

Defense views hung jury as a win: Bill Gang; The federal jury had deliberated into its fourth day Monday when it told U.S. District Judge Lloyd George that it was unable to agree on a verdict in any of the 13 counts against Bongiovanni.

Columnist Steve Carp: Irvine coach learning what patience is: Steve Carp; But with the position of being a Division I basketball coach comes pressure to produce. Pressure from boosters. From the alumni. From the media. From the student body. And yes, sometimes from the administration.

Excise tax on water approved: Jeff Schweers; The reliability surcharge approved by the County Commission, acting as the Las Vegas Valley Water District board, applies to all bills produced after March 1 and will add pennies a month to residential water bills.

Rebels not thinking letdown: Steve Carp; They've been through the drill once already, so they should have it down pat.

Armored car driver accused of embezzlement: Henderson Police took Raul Ernest Ramirez into custody after leaving the Armored Transport property Friday with a deposit bag he has been accused of intentionally hiding underneath a company vehicle.

Las Vegas Events pulls Classic money: That loss of cash could mean the end of the tournament. Las Vegas Events' contributions helps recruit schools from around the country, enticing teams by paying for their room and board.

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