Print edition for March 28, 1997

1976-77 UNLV Results: UNLV 102, Nevada-Reno 87

Rebels' first Final Four team deserves to be remembered.: Steve Carp; They began the season as a bunch of unknowns. By the time late March rolled around, an entire nation was curious and fascinated by them.

List of office filings: Las Vegas

School spending: * $4,685,187 to various vendors for such things as computer hardware and software, textbooks, copying machines, band uniforms, diploma covers, paper, VCRs, crayons, library books and carpeting.

2 local students win scholarships: Sharona R. Washington of Clark High School and Madika M. Bryant of Chaparral High School will both receive a $2,000 college scholarship. Washington plans on studying genetic engineering and Bryant plans on becoming a family practice physician.

Count Basie Orchestra set for two shows at Riviera: The 19-piece orchestra, which originated in 1935, won a Grammy Award in 1997 for Best Large Ensemble Performance.

NIT Champions: 1939-Long Island U.

Williams to fight support tab: A Family Court hearing to reconsider a judgment that Assemblyman Wendell Williams, D-Las Vegas, must pay $23,000 in back child support to a woman he divorced 13 years ago is set for April 14.

Ex-governor List's mother dies at 87: She, her husband, Frank, and their three children moved to Carson City in 1951 from Exeter, Calif.

Editorial: Kids need ABCs and computers: Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., told the Legislature that students should be learning the basics before moving to computers.

Bill may lead to bargaining rights: But state employees have always been blocked by either the Legislature or a governor's veto in gaining collective bargaining rights. Bills have been introduced in six sessions since 1973 and each has failed to become law.

Columnist Davod Ehlers: Investment analysts' role on Wall Street undergoing changes: Davod Ehlers; Thoughtful investors may have noted that they rarely read about an analyst's outright sell opinion. In this respect, the call by Bruce Turner, Salomon's gaming analyst, on Stratosphere's outlook was unusual. Shortly after the complex opened, he expressed his view that Stratosphere would end up a bankruptcy candidate and that he was making, with this call, no attempt to be "politically correct." The meaning? Turner knew well that, after such a call (even a correct one) he would be a less-than-welcome visitor for further in-depth sessions at Stratosphere. At least initially, the target company believed that bankruptcy was "not an ...

Judges, lawyers praise Washoe legal foundation: Sandra Chereb; "This is really a special day for all of us," Washoe District Judge Connie Steinheimer said during a brief ceremony in her courtroom this week for the signing of the incorporation papers founding the Access to Justice Foundation.

Assailants sought after stabbing man in chest: The attack occurred about 4:30 p.m. Thursday when the man tried to stop two people from breaking into a car in the 800 block of Rancho Drive, and then hopped in the bed of their getaway pickup truck, police said.

Strippers sue 2 clubs over wage, tip issues: Bill Gang; The lawsuit, filed on behalf of two unnamed erotic dancers -- one from Cheetah's Lounge and one from Crazy Horse Too -- seeks class-action status to represent more than 600 women who worked at the clubs over the past two years.

Jobless rate lowest since 1989: Carol Jackson, director of the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, said this is "a reflection on the state's phenomenal job growth -- which outpaces every other state in the country."

Shalmy to leave office with $220,000: Jeff Schweers; Unlike Ripken, the Baltimore Orioles infielder who beat Yankee hall-of-famer Lou Gehrig's record for consecutive games played, Shalmy's attendance hasn't been perfect, but close to it. Except for a bout with the flu and a week-long hospital stay for back surgery, he can't remember when else he's been absent during his 19-year stint with the county.

'Today' to interview author Barber: "How I Got Cultured," published by the University of Nevada Press ($12.95), tells of her strict childhood in the '40s and '50s. She felt sequestered on the edge of an exciting world, and the book details her early search for artistic satisfaction.

Furniture given to family whose kids died in blaze: The donation was sparked by a request from Clark County Fire Department Capt. Joe Plank, who contacted the company to see if it would be interested in contributing.

Second Las Vegas man found guilty of murder, robbery: Lynch faces up to life in prison. A sentencing date has not been sent.

Where are they now?: Robert Smith -- Teaching and coaching basketball at Bishop Gorman HS

16-year-old guitarist taking unusual route to the top: So what, you say. Guitar prodigies are as common as cockroaches. What separates Lang from the pack is his application of technique.

Michigan shocked by Boston U.: Michigan was far and away the best team this season and the best offensive team of the last decade. On Thursday night, they were no match for Boston University.

Cats galore: STAFF

The proving ground: "I knew I could bring good stuff out there and give up eight runs or I could bring nothing out there some days and give up no runs," said Sanders, who returns to Las Vegas this weekend with the Seattle Mariners for Big League Weekend.

Ives' 'All in the Timing' set for April 4 debut at CCSN: "All in the Timing" is a series of one-act plays about time or timing. They range from black comedy to virtual slapsticks and feature the accomplished cast in a variety of roles.

Sports history for March 28: 1944 - Arnold Ferrin's 22 points leads Utah to a 42-40 victory over Dartmouth for the NCAA title.

Caminiti key for Padres: Who would fill the role as the team's fifth starting pitcher? Who would win the starting job at second base? Would the team be able to unload outfielder Rickey Henderson?

First to the Final Four.: Assistants: Ralph Readout, George McQuarn, Al Menendez

NFL Week by Week Schedule: Sunday, Aug. 31

Grammy winners coming to town: Violinists Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer alternate in the first choir position and are joined by violist Lawrence Dutton and cellist David Finckel.

Las Vegas business briefs: By Mike Campbell; * CHAMBER LEADER EXITING -- Mark Smith, the 11-year president and general manager of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, will leave that post at the end of the year, chamber officials announced today in a statement. Diane Dickerson Merica, chairman of the chamber's board of trustees, said a national search already has begun for candidates to succeed Smith, who spent 20 years as a television broadcaster and general manager of KLAS-TV Channel 8 prior to taking the top job at the chamber. Merica was unavailable to comment today on reports that Pat Shalmy, who will end his tenure as ...

McSorley aiming for 7 more wins: Tim Graham; With a handful of games remaining on the schedule, Las Vegas Thunder head coach Chris McSorley said it's time to get serious.

Faustwork Theater shows power of masks: After beginning with a brief mock-lecture about the myriad uses of masks throughout the world, the performers will demonstrate the powers of a wide variety of masks by assuming the characters expressed in each. The resulting vignettes range from the comic to the poignant to the bizarre, enhanced by body language and humor.

Ensign may face tough Senate race: Retired publisher Bruce James, a wealthy Republican living at Lake Tahoe, says he's "testing the waters" for a primary challenge and then, if he's successful, a general election race against Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.

Filing for city elections begins: Thursday was the first day of filing for mayoral, city council and municipal judge candidates who will be squaring off in the May 6 primary and June 3 general election.

NFL Team by Team Schedule: Buffalo Bills

Winger flying solo -- for better and worse: Lisa Ferguson; On the one hand, the former lead singer for his late-'80s metal band, Winger ("Headed for a Heartbreak," "Miles Away"), recently released his first solo compact disc, "This Conversation Seems Like a Dream."

KNPR wants your used books, tapes: The tapes, CDs, books and stereo equipment you're spring-cleaning out of your garage can be dropped off at KNPR's studios, 5151 Boulder Highway (in the Sam's Town parking lot) or at Room B107 of CCSN's West Charleston location.

Steve Carp: Memories of '77 Rebels still fond: THERE WAS A flower blooming in the Nevada desert back in 1977, but not many outside of Las Vegas knew about it.

Rolling dough: * INDUSTRY SALES: In 1996, sales were up about 5 percent over the previous year with franchises doing better than chain operations. Chains increased their collective units (among the top 100) by about 12 percent compared with a 5 percent growth rate for top 100 franchises.

California-based jets behind sonic booms: Cathy Scott; Three times faster than the speed of sound -- that's how Tech. Sgt. Randy Mitchell described Beale Air Force Base's Blackbird jet that flew over Southern Nevada this week, setting off sonic booms heard across the Las Vegas Valley.

Full house sees inspired 'Swan Lake' performance: Joe Delaney; As we understand it, all six performances are sold out, but there are no-shows. It would be worthwhile, taking the chance that a seat might be available over the weekend.

Unclaimed property may fall into your lap: You could be one of 8,000 people the Unclaimed Property Division of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry has been trying to find since November.

Gorman's Matt Smith one-ups California hotshot: James Yodice; Such was the scene Thursday night at Hadland Park, where scouts from approximately 20 of the 30 major-league baseball franchises congregated for a peek at No. 20 in brown-and-gold, right-handed pitcher Jon Garland of Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, Calif.

Saturday at Hialeah Park: 1st race 7 fur 4YO&up F&M Clm

Where I Stand: We all must be willing to pay for responsible growth: Every once in a while, I am asked to speak to one community organization or another, usually about a topic that interests the membership of that group. Yesterday, I was privileged to be able to speak to the Business and Professional Division of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.

Middle School location approved in southeast LV: Although no students live in the area at this time, Dusty Denkins, in charge of demographics and zoning for the Clark County School District, said there is anticipated growth in the area. When built, the school will relieve enrollment at Burkholder, White and Woodbury middle schools.

Joe Delaney: Reno Hilton has huge hit: Together with multitalented Michael Darrin, who is credited with staging, direction, choreography, costume and scenery design, Wall & Maes have created a 90-minute extravaganza starring Russia's famed Flying Cranes and featuring the Fausto Scorpions. ... Tom Bolean, master of the trampoline, provided acrobatics and visual comedy.

Actors with fresh faces ... here's 's your chance: The program will run about 1 1/2 hours and consist of scenes and monologues, featuring comedy and drama. It is not recommended for children under 6.

Senators subpoena records: The committee on Thursday also directed its staff to determine which agency -- the Clark County district attorney's office or the state attorney general's office -- should investigate possible criminal acts.

Thursday's College Baseball Scores: Brandeis 9, Tufts 2

Royster is happy with Stars roster: PEORIA, Ariz. -- Although he has had a pretty good idea of what his team will look like, Las Vegas Stars manager Jerry Royster finally saw it in black and white.

Former TV station operator convicted in gun trial: Bill Gang; After his arrest following a weapons incident in the parking lot of a topless bar in November 1995, Tootle chose to exercise his right to a trial by jury on the three felony counts.

Brother, sister reunited after 25 lost years: The youngest of six children, the two were inseparable until their parents' divorce led to a chain of events that resulted in them being apart for nearly a quarter of a century.

NLV works with street vendors: Bob Shemeligian; Code enforcers, under the jurisdiction of the fire department, have begun handing out literature to street peddlers warning them that they could be cited if caught selling goods without a business license.

Street Fair in Summerlin next week: A portion of the proceeds on pre-sold admission and ride tickets, along with the proceeds from the sale of Pepsi products, are being donated to the Summerlin Children's Forum, a nonprofit corporation recently established within the community to develop and fund programs of benefit to Summerlin kids.

Bryan debates nuke issues: The PBS Newshour Online Forum is posting e-mail from Bryan and Senate Energy Committee Chairman Frank Murkowski, R-Alaska, who sponsored a temporary high-level nuclear waste storage bill to put the material at the Nevada Test Site.

Use of unmarked cars debated: The policy of "home storage" of state cars divided members of a Senate-Assembly budget subcommittee examining the DMV's spending plans Thursday.

Las Vegas' future topic of television special: "Preview '97, The Future of Las Vegas ... Today!" airs 9-11 p.m. on KLVX Channel 10.

Auto Racing Leaders: NEW YORK -- The 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup stock car racing schedule, with winners in parentheses and driver point standings:

Police apprehend two more men on Most Wanted listing: On Thursday, the Criminal Apprehension Team arrested Jose Lopez Garcia after receiving information that he was working for a local construction company at a site in the 7200 block of Copper Road, off Stewart Avenue and Sloan Lane.

People in the news for March 28, 1997: No cheer

505739994.html: SATURDAY

Dean Juipe: Bowl game still faces selling job: Matching the Big West Conference and Mid-American Conference champions wasn't working from a financial standpoint. Average attendance was around 11,000, with only 10,118 taking in last year's game between Nevada-Reno and Ball State.

Trainers give Bean chance: Dean Juipe; But it's not Spinks or Frazier who will be in with Moorer Saturday night at the Las Vegas Hilton, it's the man they train, the unheralded Vaughn Bean.

Cult UFO belief may stem from Nevada radio show: Matt Crenson; In November, amateur astronomer Chuck Shramek of Houston called Art Bell's "Coast to Coast" radio show with astounding news -- a photograph he had taken on the night of Nov. 14 showed a mysterious "Saturn-like object" behind Hale-Bopp. He speculated that it was up to four times the size of the Earth.

Questions raised over construction management: Teresa Hinds; The motion to delay the decision, which came after nearly an hour of public testimony and discussion at Thursday's School Board meeting, passed by a one-vote margin.

Lasorda pitches inspiration to pizza operators: Today, he's encouraging businessmen to give everything they have to the workplaces that they should love just as much.

Once a little fan in the audience, '42nd' dancer Cheri Condon is now in tap form onstage: Melissa Schorr; Specifically, Cheri Condon's, size 6 1/2s.

IHL Standings: Northeast Division

Where You Stand for March 28, 1997: Elaine Manning

Chefs to use 'Strength' to fight hunger: More than 40 of our area's finest chefs will participate. Restaurants contributing include: Coyote Cafe, Crepes Pierette, Dive!, Emeril's, Fog City Diner, Golden Steer, Hard Rock Cafe, Il Fornio, Lawry's Prime Rib, Mayflower Cuisinier, Outback Steakhouse, Palm Restaurant, Panini, Planet Hollywood, Ricardo's, Sfuzzi, Spago and Z-Tejas. Beverages will be provided by Seagram Classics Wine Co., Southern Wine and Spirits and, national sponsor, Evian.

LV jail guard's invention makes his job safer: Angie Bluethman; Michael Albanese had dealt with the nightmare for 12 1/2 years as a corrections officer at the overcrowded Clark County Detention Center. When he saw the scene in the movie "The Fugitive," where a handcuffed prisoner is able to attack a guard with a sharpened toothbrush, his inventive mind clicked into action.