Print edition for January 30, 1997

Sewing Hotlines: Desert Quilters of Nevada: Call Mary Helber at 878-2223

Obituary: Isaac Jerry 'Jerry' Camhi: Services will be 4 p.m. today in Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Burial will be in California.

Special Mass will be held to honor pianist Liberace: Liberace left the bulk of his estate to the Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts, which to date has provided more than $3 million in scholarship grants for the arts to more than 80 institutions.

Obituary: Robert D. Weaver: No local services are scheduled. Davis Funeral Home, 2127 W. Charleston Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Obituary: Albert Wild: Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.

Wednesday's College Hockey Scores: MIT 7, Springfield 3

Pan Pacific Open Results: Singles

Letter: Metro shows its true colors in helping officer: I pray that some good comes of this. Today, Erik is resting in peach where there's all love and not hate.

Las Vegas to pay $99,000 to change controversial project: The reflecting pool was designed to enhance an art display on the front of city hall, but the pool leaked and was constantly polluted with garbage.

If you can't bead 'em, join 'em: Lisa Ferguson; Get your glue guns ready!

Builder gives couple $25,000 to help with flood damage: "I don't know if we'll even cash it," Stan Timbrook of Dayton said. "I feel like crying when I even think about it."

Obituary: Wesley F. Rabe: Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., is handling arrangements.

Protests blockade dump site: Surrounded by creosote and sagebrush, about 60 protesters gathered Wednesday on a dirt road leading to the 1,000-acre site about 20 miles east of Needles.

Obituary: Harry Erwin 'Erv' Lewis: Graveside services will be 2:15 p.m. Friday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Letter: Steve Wynn Hypocritical in quality of life stance: Letter: Steve Wynn Hypocritical in quality of life stance

Obituary: Martha Morell: Visitation is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.

Speedway GM takes final turn: By Ron Kantowski; Having spent most of his life around race cars and race car drivers, Ray Wilkings learned when the opportunity is there, you've got to make your move.

Del Papa joins fight urging campaign spending limits: Del Papa is one of 24 state attorneys general urging the high court to reverse the 1976 case of Buckley vs. Valeo. In that case, the justices held that campaign spending restrictions violated a candidate's First Amendment speech protections.

Las Vegas man says he's innocent of bid to supply compound: The indictment alleges the two tried to negotiate the purchase of about 40,000 pounds of a compound known as impregnated alumina. According to the indictment, impregnated alumina is a chemical used primarily as a catalyst in the plastics and rubber industry. It can also be used to make nerve agents used in chemical warfare.

Site of proposed veterans home moves: The 40-member veterans advisory committee was informed of these plans Wednesday at a meeting at the Clark County Government Center.

Columnist Jeff German: Mob figures look to Justice Court to resolve street dispute: That wasn't the way arguments were resolved on the streets. They usually were kept within the family.

John McCarron: Zbierski back at Mahoney's: Zbierski has been involved in every phase of the bowling industry, including the Special Olympic Bowling Program. She has also competed at the national level in the 600 club and national WIBC Tournament. Her husband Walt also is an accomplished bowler.

Parole changes in the works: The subcommittee chaired by Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio drafted five bills and made 29 recommendations that can be implemented by the agencies involved.

Engler expected to amend tribal compact to allow four new casinos: All four would be managed by outside companies. The compact change must be approved by the Legislature.

Obituary: Donald E. Oddy: Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Teen-ager finds lawmaker's wallet, gets free lunch: Stephen Conerby, 14, found the wallet and called Sandoval, who offered to buy the boy lunch when he picked up the wallet Wednesday.

Turner leads Heineken Classic: Turner, who also had the first-round lead last year after a 66, birdied Nos. 10, 11, 13, 15, 16 and closed with an eagle on the par-5 18th to match the course record on the tight Vines Resort layout.

Letter: Campaign financing needs overhaul in Nevada races: Our analysis of the first two campaign contributions and expenses reports for the 1996 legislative races reveals that 46.2 percent of the donations are anonymous (under $500 or laundered through the parties). Who gave this money and what do they want in return?

Skiing: World Cup Men's Super-G, Results: 2. Josef Strobl, Austria, 1:25.35.

Victim's mother relieved parole denied: "It was a great day," said Nicoletti on Wednesday. "He's an evil man and he never showed any remorse."

Greater Gun Power Ups the Ante in South Lebanon: Scott Peterson; Dug-in positions of Israeli troops and their south Lebanese proxy militia dot some hilltops; United Nations posts mark others. Below, a deep river gorge is a clandestine route for Islamic guerrillas of Hizbullah, or Party of God.

Letter: Only voters can restore sanity to runaway growth: I can re-call when the Sante Fe Casino was being built, one main condition was no neon signage. It was to be an inobtrusive resort. We couldn't stop the casino from being built but felt this was a necessary concession. It seemed like no more than a year later, a neon monument was being erected. Score one more for the developer and zero for the homeowner.

Obituary: Raymond Bernard WarD: Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

Northwest rec center on the way: Steve Sebelius; A new water treatment plant in the northwest is going to provide water to grow turf on the new 60-acre course at Gowan Road and Durango Drive, and other public facilities built in the area in the future.

Obituary: Enid Harris Sherman: Visitation is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Palm Chapel, Eastern. Burial will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park.

Lawmakers may extend statute of limitations for rape charges: Peal, raped in her Carson City home in August 1992 by a man who was never caught, applauded the bill.

Toyota Spins Britain Over Using the Euro: Alexander MacLeod; Toyota President Hiroshi Okuda began the furor Wednesday by issuing a warning that the company would have to change its investment strategy in Europe if Britain decided to stay out of European Monetary Union (EMU).

Letter: World War II memorial too late for many veterans: Tens of thousands of vets or their families received the same letter and for a 40 dollar donation, a "Wall of Liberty" would be erected at the veterans cemetery there, with the name of every one who landed there engraved on the granite wall. The certificate of registration was endorsed by Rep. Sam Gibbons and Sen. Strom Thurmond. After the money was collected, which was probably in the millions, it went bankrupt.

Legislators rip call-back pay given to Miller's chauffeur: Some members of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee are upset. Committee Chairman Morse Arberry, D-Las Vegas, said Angelo Webster, a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper, "might be making more than the governor."

Bill to outlaw flag restrictions draws fire in committee: Manendo sponsored a similar bill in the 1995 session. That measure passed the Assembly but stalled in a Senate committee. Likewise, a 1995 Senate bill prohibiting restrictions on flying the American flag passed the Senate but stalled in an Assembly committee.

Steve Carp: DiEdwardo did so much in short time: It's a dirty game at virtually every level. So when Tucker DiEdwardo decided to leave Las Vegas Events as its president, it wasn't surprising.

Bill could help test power competition: Larry Henry; Sen. Randolph Townsend, R-Reno, said Wednesday he will introduce a bill creating a test program with 6 percent of the population in Las Vegas to learn if competition saves money for homes and businesses.

Interim committee presents report on affordable housing: "Not only are we dealing with NIMBY here, meaning 'Not In My Back Yard,"' Buckley said. "We're dealing with NANNA, 'Nothing Anywhere, Not Near Anything."'

Huber, Martinez, Majoli, Davenport advance: Huber, coming off a fourth-round loss in the Australian Open, fell behind 0-4 in the first set, but broke the American's serve in the fifth game and won the next six games to take control of the second-round match.

Obituary: Larry Kimbrell: Visitation is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

Letter: Hammergran shouldn't honor dangerous boxing: The only possible reason to suggest such a festival to honor boxing is that it brings money into the state, but any physician who is willing to allow the endangering of health for the sake of money needs to seriously question his values.

Pro Bowl MVPs: 1971 - Back-Mel Renfro, WR, Dallas; Lineman-Fred Carr, LB, Green Bay.

KC Casino still losing money, but not as much: Boyd Gaming Corp, which owns the Kansas City riverboat, mentioned the improved results in releasing its earnings for October through December.

Tagliabue to offer help in Charger controversy: Tagliabue will arrive in San Diego on Sunday night from the Pro Bowl in Hawaii, and meet Monday with team and public officials. Chargers president Dean Spanos said he'll likely drive Tagliabue to the stadium so the commissioner can get a look at the controversial project to add more than 10,000 seats, including more skyboxes and club seating.

Territory familiar, 'eerie': James Yodice; This was a routine he knew so well that barely any thought process went into it. Everything about the surroundings was familiar, everything about his life was comfortable.

Rodman's agent meets with league: "I can only say that talks are under way," Manley told the Chicago Sun-Times. "I cannot give any details whatsoever of the content. But I am encouraged, and I fell very confident that this matter will be resolved amicably."

Talent search contest to be held in LV: The division competition will be held at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center on three consecutive Saturdays in March.

Obituary: James Marvin Pollock: Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 11 a.m. services Saturday in the LDS Christy Meadows Ward, 1775 N. Christy Lane. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Davis Funeral Home, 2127 W. Charleston Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Sun City murder detailed at trial: Bill Gang; During opening statements Wednesday, Bell said Sherman, 32, left a trail of receipts from the use of credit cards stolen after the 1994 beating death of Dr. Lester Bauer.

World Cup Short-Course Swimming, Results: Men

Conforte still owns brothel, IRS claims: The latest tax liens come just months after the IRS released millions of dollars to tax liens against Conforte, who is under indictment on fraud charges stemming from the Mustang's bankruptcy in the early 1990s.

Bill seeks huge hike in lawmakers' pensions: Neal has sponsored a bill, SB67, that could boost the retirement pay for lawmakers by as much as 279 percent. He introduced a similar bill two years ago and it died in the Senate Finance Committee, where it was referred this session.

Durango eyes revenge tonight vs. Cheyenne: James Yodice; Tipoff in the Trailblazers' gym is 6:30 p.m.

Obituary: Fred A. Lombardo: Visitation is scheduled from 2-7 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Palm Chapel, Main. Graveside services will follow in Palm Memorial Park.

Missing woman sought: Police are asking for the public's help in finding a 43-year-old woman missing for the past two weeks.

Doc Severinsen to give concert: Best known to late-night television audiences for his trumpet playing, quick banter and distinctive sartorial style as the "Tonight Show's" former musical director, Severinsen's career has included symphonic, jazz and big-band concert appearances, recording and commercials, as well as the design and manufacture of trumpets.

Patience is Vo-Tech coach's greatest virtue: James Yodice; Barbara Yohnka remains committed to the cause, even if she hasn't technically been committed.

Obituary: Wayne R. Long: Services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson.

Trio of Bengals headed to Div. I: James Yodice; The marquee name in the trio is that of tailback Robert Thomas, who gained 2,150 yards and scored 24 touchdowns in 11 games for the Bengals last season.

Lawmaker seeks pension hike: The bill would provide pensions only for legislators who serve at least 10 years. It would top out at 30 years, when a legislator would be eligible for a pension of nearly $2,100 a month, or $25,130 a year.

Robbery suspect killed after escaping from barricaded Tahoe cabin: Richards was fatally wounded at 5 p.m. Wednesday after police tried to stop his car, which contained him and his mother, a few yards from a crowded Safeway market.

Civilian board proposed to keep an eye on Metro: A bill sought by Neal was introduced Wednesday in the Senate. It would allow either a city or a county to create a review board to look at law enforcement issues. And Assemblyman Wendell Williams, D-Las Vegas, said he would introduce a similar bill today.

Leaving children and Somerset County behind, Mrs. Bissell goes to jail: But Bissell's tenure was exposed as riddled with wrongdoing, and both were convicted of swindling their business partner in a Bedminster gasoline station of $146,000 and cheating on their taxes.

Guard's death believed to be from heart attack: Karen Zekan; Metro Police are awaiting the results of pending toxicology tests, but feel confident the unidentified patron was not directly responsible for causing the death of 51-year-old Roger Gotreau, said homicide Sgt. Kevin Manning.

Master class in flute will be conducted: He will perform the Mozart Concerto in D major prior to the class.

Himmler has 2 perfect games: Williams had a total pinfall of 2,741 and is averaging 228 for the tournament. He earned five titles on the tour last year.

Reichartz to take over top job at Boomtown: Gary Thompson; Reichartz, ousted late last year in a dispute with ITT Corp. executives, was named president and chief operating officer of Majestic Resorts Inc.

One dead, two wounded; police make arrest: Eliseo Mena, 18, was taken to Washoe Medical Center with a chest wound and pronounced dead on arrival, said hospital spokeswoman Kerri Garcia.

Sudan's Civil War Looking Less Civil: Judith Matloff; In the last three weeks, the rebels have swept through more than 10 towns. Wednesday, they reported they had captured two towns less than 20 miles from the strategic Roseires Dam, although the report couldn't be independently confirmed.

Penthouse publisher plans Atlantic City casino - again: The site: a two-acre lot between Tennessee Avenue and St. James Place. The property is currently used for surface parking. It is owned by Penthouse Mayflower Corp.

Marathon session looks for new downtown ideas: Steve Sebelius; For the second year in a row, students will come together in a marathon session called a "charette," plotting over downtown maps what should go where, and why.

Pub plans brewing: Bob Shemeligian; Construction crews Wednesday hoisted 13 stainless steel brewing tanks into place at the site of the microbrewery restaurant being developed in the Hughes Center by the Gordon Biersch Brewing Company.

Former Nevada senator afraid Yucca's a done deal: Former U.S. Sen. Howard Cannon says there is "no chance" that Southern Nevada will avoid getting a nuclear waste repository.

Pro Bowl Results: 1972 - AFC 26, NFC 13

NHL Roundup: Penguins looking over shoulders as Sabres make move: One of the biggest surprises in the NHL this season, the Sabres moved within two points of the Northeast Division leaders with a 3-1 victory over the Penguins on Wednesday night.

Henderson wants signs from airport: Jeff Schweers; Henderson officials repeatedly have asked McCarran International Airport to put up signs pointing visitors to the fast-growing community of 136,000 residents, the third largest city in Nevada.

UNLV gets tough start on diamond: UNLV head baseball coach Rod Soesbe doesn't have that luxury as his team opens the season Friday at home with a three-game series against No. 2-ranked UCLA.

PBA Columbia Open: 1, Brian Himmler, Cincinnati, 2,955. 2, Walter Ray Williams Jr., Stockton, Calif., 2,741. 3, Amleto Monacelli, Venezuela, 2,720. 4, Steve Hoskins, Tarpon Springs, Fla., 2,705. 5, Bill Guthrie, Winter Park, Fla., 2,696. 6, Mike Edwards, Oklahoma City, 2,695.

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Major League Notes: Tribe reluctant to trade Lofton: Kenny Lofton is always disrupting the game. That's what makes him so valuable.

Pro Bowl Records: INDIVIDUAL

Manson's more show than hell: David Renzi; The alleged product of Bible-thumping parents, whose ceaseless pontificating reportedly set him on the path to devil worship, Manson is the high priest of hate to disaffected youth everywhere.

District finally releases critical report: The report was sent in late December to Clark County School Board attorney Johnnie Rawlinson and then-school board President Larry Mason. Mason refused to open it so as to avoid immediate legal responsibility for it. Rawlinson refused to release it because she said it pertained to a pending lawsuit filed by the school administrators' union.

Obituary: Chhoeun Im: Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave., is handling private arrangements.

Site chosen for Henderson rec center: The site is on Galleria Drive, between Patrick Lane and Plain Sight Avenue.

Dean Juipe: McKinney gets chance to win back IBF title: McKinney, of Las Vegas, will face IBF champ Vuyani Bungu March 1 in Tunica, Miss., with ABC providing national-television coverage.

Sports Briefs: Linebacker played with broken neck: Baylor linebacker Dean Jackson says he played eight games with a broken neck last fall after the team's medical staff failed to diagnose the injury.

The stitch is back - Number of crafters grows: Lisa Ferguson; According to a clinical study commissioned last year by the New York-based American Home Sewing and Craft Association, the soothing qualities of sewing can help reduce stress by lowering the heart rate, blood pressure and perspiration.

Where I Stand: 105th Congress aims at your health and environment: Murkowski is the ideal man to point the drive he hopes will make the Silver State the world's nuke waste toilet. His sidekick, Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, over in the House, has the same environmental-destruction credentials as the senator. He also has the same power in his role as chairman of the committee overseeing our nation's natural resources.

Support for Casinos Stalls As States Count the Cost: Warren Richey; They were seen as a painless way to raise much-needed state revenue without having to raise taxes.

Letter: Poor traffic planning causes a Sahara nightmare: Carrie L. Smith

Obituary: James D. Britton: Visitation is scheduled from 2-7 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Palm Chapel, Main. Graveside services will follow in Palm Memorial Park.

Pro Bowl Teams: National Football Conference

Mini Loans Help Welfare Mothers to Create Their Own Jobs: Nicole Gaouette; "I hated it," she remembers. "Welfare was invasive and it's not even possible to support a family on it - or 3/8 on 1/8 minimum wage if you pay child care."

Columnist Joe Delaney: Back home --- and glad to be: Joe Delaney; Dublin and most of Britain and Europe was hit with snow and bitter cold weather during our first week away. ... Despite continued cold snowy weather, Montreux was fairly mild, sans snow. ... It was a pleasant, rewarding three weeks of teaching students from all over the world, a learning experience for everyone -- teacher and pupils.

US Anxiety About Russia Grows Amid Yeltsin Drift: Daniel Sneider; The appearances this week of Russian President Boris Yeltsin have done little to relieve growing concern in Washington about a crisis of authority in Russia.

Attention: Coaches: Attention: Coaches

ITT's first legal punch hurts Hilton: Gary Thompson; Meanwhile, Hilton said it would file documents Friday relating to its $55-a-share tender offer for ITT stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Wednesday's Sports Transactions: American League

Ex-Gator Hermansen bound for The Show: They may have another one -- perhaps as early as 1998 -- in Hermansen, the former Green Valley star who some scouts consider the best infielder currently playing in the minors.

Obituary: Lester T Swanson: A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson.

Bayno: Hit'em with our best shots: Steve Carp; And with the lengthy gap between home appearances comes the concern the shooting might be a little cold. Given the fact the Rebels didn't exactly scorch the nets during their three-game road trip by hitting only 41 percent from the field, coach Bill Bayno wasn't taking any chances.