Print edition for May 12, 1997

Man lying on railroad tracks struck by train: Toxicology reports were pending to determine if alcohol was involved.

On the Business Fast Track: Bandelin has worked for Citibank Nevada for more than 10 years as a corporate reporting accountant, general ledger manager, business administrator and, most recently, area service manager. A certified public accountant, she has a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Northern California.

Joppy wants more titles, Botha happy chasing first: Both fighters came closer to their goals Saturday. Joppy successfully defended his World Boxing Association middleweight crown with a unanimous decision over Brazil's Peter Venancio. Botha won the newly created WBA North American heavyweight title, knocking out Philadelphia's James Stanton.

Delayed motherhood means unique challenges: Lisa Ferguson; That was Las Vegan Donna Bradford's reaction to the recent news that a 63-year-old California woman had become the world's oldest new mom.

Antibiotics called best cure for gynecologic infections: Dr. James McGregor, an obstetrics and gynecology professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, reported findings of a study he presented at the recent International Infectious Disease Society for Obstetrics and Gynecology conference in Las Vegas.

Obituary: Lula G. Bailey: Services were 2 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson.

Shots fired into apartment kill man: Scott Van Winkle; The man was killed at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday in the back bedroom of a sparsely furnished apartment at 440 N. 13th St. Shots were fired through the second-story window from a car on the street behind the building, police said.

Police seeking murder clues: The 62-year-old woman was found at the apartments at 557 Sierra Vista at about 5:35 a.m.

Obituary: Edwin M. Williams: A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Viator's Catholic Church. Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.

Finale under way at Binion's poker: We have two new millionaires this year -- how about three?

Letter: Family appreciates assistance in search for missing offspring: May God bless each and every one of you! You're the best!

Man fires at crowd after children spray car with water: Witnesses said the man left, then returned and fired several shots in the direction of the children.

Reno Air facts: * GATES: At McCarran International Airport, the airline will operate from gates A1-A4.

Poker millionaires: * 1. JOHNNY CHAN**: $2,149,444 ($174,855 in three events).

Child dies after being pulled from river: The child's mother, who is from India, said she was trying to bathe the child and lost her grip.

Strip gaming revenues decline: A big reason: Players were luckier at the baccarat tables on the Las Vegas Strip.

Arkansas wrestles with illegal slot machines: Paisley Dodds; She presses a glowing button and the machine spins up a line of cherries, plums and lemons. Another row of assorted fruit sends her back to the cashier for more change.

Fresno upsets Trojans: Steve Carp; The Bulldogs weren't rich enough in talent to give any points away to top-seeded Southern Cal in Sunday's NCAA Region VII Men's Tennis Championship. So Robert Lindstedt and Kelly Gullett did what they had to do, which was play some in-your-face, grind-it-out tennis.

Mike Ray wins at LVMS: Mike Ray wins at LVMS

Church seeks BLM land for school: But opponents argue the property on the south side of Rattlesnake Mountain should be left as open space.

Good climate draws Reno Air: That's sort of an inside joke that wasn't too funny in January.

Reno Air climbing in Las Vegas: "The wind can be a little tricky for pilots around here," Reding said as another MD-80 set down under a sky filled with patchy clouds.

Las Vegas business news briefs: Cardiology Associates of Lake Mead have broken ground on a 12,900-square-foot cardiac outpatient diagnostic service center in Legacy Business Park at the corner of Green Valley and Wigwam parkways in Green Valley.

Mothers feel like family at homeless shelter barbecue: Nichole Davis; But the delicious food and friendly service brought smiles to the faces of the nearly 200 participants who ate inside the city-sponsored homeless shelter Sunday.

Boulder City to debate children's, vets' homes: Both issues could come to a head this week.

Box Score: Stars 11, Dukes 9 (12): E--Velandia 2, Helfand, Fonville 2. DP--Las Vegas 1. LOB--Las Vegas 14, Albuquerque 12. 2B--Brown. 3B--Dascenzo. HR--Tatum (4), Dascenzo (4), Pennyfeather (1), Parker (3), Blanco (1). S--Bruske. SF--Tatum. SB--Blanco (1). CS--Dascenzo, Hale.

Padres to bolster LV roster: On Sunday, the Padres announced they would option first baseman Derrek L. Lee back to Las Vegas this morning to make room for Wally Joyner, who is due to come off the disabled list.

Las Vegas business events: The cost for the meeting and continental breakfast is $7 for members and $9 for guests. For reservations, call Alma Kessel, 223-7187.

Jury receives case of officer charged in drive-by killing: Mortensen, 31, is charged with shooting Daniel Mendoza on Dec. 28 when he and Christopher Brady went to harass gang members after drinking at several bars.

Obituary: Jesse A. Kemp: Visitation is scheduled from 2 p.m. until a 5 p.m. service Wednesday in Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave.

Southern zone softball described as free-for-all: James Yodice; Nobody is safe.

Thyroid testing planned: Devers, along with an estimated 13 million others, suffers from thyroid disease.

Wife of famed promoter Col. Tom Parker to write biography: "We plan to detail the true story behind the incredible relationship between the colonel and Elvis," she said in a statement Monday.

Obituary: Gloria Veiga: Graveside services were 11 a.m. today in Palm Memorial Park. Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., handled arrangements.

Obituary: Edward T. Ralph: Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd., is handling arrangements.

Summary of Lobbyist Expenditures: Larry Hawke-Nevada Mining Association..................$7,699

Feds appeal state denial of water rights: But state engineer Mike Turnipseed denied the applications based on a state law passed two years ago that says water permits can be issued only to those who legally can have livestock.

Fun for all ages: THE green flag waves and we're racin'.

Farmers anxious for water tests: McCracken said he has one of 10 farms "worth talking about" in the valley downhill from the Nevada Test Site, where more than 1,000 nuclear weapons exploded above and beneath the desert for 40 years. He said most of the wells supplying area farmers draw water from wells about 200 feet deep and he wants to be confident they are not contaminated.

Bill would kill Family Court: "It's been a boondoggle," said Arberry, whose Ways and Means Committee agreed Friday to introduce a bill to eliminate the Family Court system in Clark County but leave it intact in Washoe County.

School to honor Guinn with award: Kenny Guinn, a longtime business and civic leader, will receive the 1997 Greenspun Junior High School Com munication Award during a photojournalism fair at 10 a.m. Friday in the school's library.

Busch Results: 2. (8) Steve Park, East Northport, N.Y., Chevrolet, 200, $20,975.

Sunday's College Baseball Scores: Fordham 13, St. Bonaventure 9

Death sentence for Vegas cabbie killer upheld by U.S. Supreme Court: Cox died trying to stop Witter from assaulting his wife in a casino employee parking lot. Kathryn Cox testified that after killing her husband, Witter tried again to assault her only to be thwarted by security.

UNLV Baseball Camp: The Las Vegas All-Star Baseball School is open for registration on a first-come-first-served basis. The camp, which will be hosted by the UNLV baseball program, runs from June 22-26 at Wilson Stadium. It will include instruction from former pros, college coaches and players from across the country as well as high school coaches. For more information, contact camp director Robert Salazar at 233-0272.

Clerk suing former boss claims he was attacked: Rachael Levy; A former District Court clerk suing his employer for alleged discrimination said he recently was attacked and his life threatened if he did not drop the federal lawsuit.

People in the news for May 12, 1997: When most people think of Albania, they think, Isn't that where Vulcans come from? When those who follow the news think of Albania, they think, Civil unrest, people in peril, Americans airlifted! When Secretary of State Madeleine Albright thinks of Albania, she sends out a frantic SOS -- save our silverware! A recent memo from Albright to her people in the strife-ridden Albanian capital of Tirana urges them to "to take whatever means necessary to safeguard the sterling ..." Drop that diplomatic pouch, Smithers, and fill your pockets with spoons! "In the event of an Embassy closing," the memo adds, ...

Sports history for May 11: 1918 - 30-1 shot Exterminator, ridden by Willie Knapp, loses the lead and regains it to win the Kentucky Derby by a length over Escoba.

Shots fired into apartment kills man: Scott Van Winkle; The man was killed at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday morning in the back bedroom of a barely furnished apartment at 440 N. 13th St. Shots were fired through the second-story window from a car on the street behind the building, police said.

Lone black student graduates from Gonzaga Law: The letters were signed "Law Students for a Pure America," and warned that none of the black students would graduate. Some of the letters had racial slurs.

Obituary: Gary V. Penning: Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., is handling arrangements.

GameWorks entertaining for adults, children alike: Rob Langrell; It's our chance for fame at the old Brickyard and the chumps to our right and left should have known they have little chance against a couple of old pros.

Girl, injured in accident, deserves fun at camp: For several years she has needed special care, which caused medical expenses to multiply and there wasn't enough insurance to cover the years of treatment.

Fight schedule: May 12

A really big deal: We have two new millionaires this year -- how about three?

Obituary: Marjorie H. McCreary: Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., is handling arrangements.

Sports history for May 12: 1924 - Walter Hagen wins the PGA championship with a 2-up victory over Jim Barnes.

Fred Meyer, Smith's merger to change little in Vegas: Smith's, which operates 19 stores in the Las Vegas Valley and 22 in Southern Nevada, including four discount warehouse stores known as Price Rite, said Fred Meyer will buy the company for $1.95 billion in stock and assumed debt, creating one of the largest U.S. supermarket chains.

Cleaning up after crime can be messy business: Now what do you do to get your place back into shape?

Obituary: Loraine L. Walker: She is survived by one daughter, Natalie Koepke of Henderson.

Man killed while hiking: Police say the man was hiking with two friends on Saturday when they became separated. The two friends thought the man had returned to town and didn't realize he was missing until they returned to Las Vegas.

Hiker dies in Kyle Canyon: Metro's Air Support Unit was called about 6:10 a.m. Sunday after they were notified by relatives that the man had not returned home from hiking the day before on Mount Charleston.

Columnist Sal DeFilippo: Run lines help baseball bettors add to stash: Sal DeFilippo; For the low-budget baseball bettor, the run-line wager is part of the gaming vocabulary.

Rebels end down season at 24-31: Tim Graham; A trying campaign came to an end for the UNLV baseball program Sunday afternoon, but the players and coaches weren't too upset. Instead, they appeared relieved the whole thing was over.

Three pulled from burning apartment: Damage was estimated at $50,000. The fire destroyed the kitchen.

Committee considers bill to ease restrictions on adoption records: Assemblywoman Vivian Freeman, D-Reno, sponsored the bill because she says adoptees have the right to know their genetic risks for medical conditions like breast cancer.

Obituary: Gloria Mae Hampton: Visitation is scheduled from 2-7 p.m. Tuesday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Pentecostal Church of God in Christ. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Palm Memorial Park.

Columnist Ken McCall: Long road ahead for traffic woes: Ken McCall; All of a sudden I found myself twiddling my thumbs in a line of traffic that never used to be there.

Gaming Board head introduced Casino Queen partners: Bidwill eventually became chairman of the riverboat's board of directors. Gaughan became one of partners.

Where I Stand: UNLV graduates on road to success despite challenges: The Thomas & Mack Center was filled this weekend with running, jumping, hustling, howling and happy Rebels as UNLV graduated more than 3,100 students in the Class of 1997. It was also full of parents, grandparents, spouses, children and friends of those who have worked so hard to call themselves college graduates.

Stars down Dukes; return to Cashman: The Stars blew a 9-1 lead in the seventh inning Sunday as the Dukes rallied for eight runs in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings, then scored two runs in the top of the 12th and pulled out an 11-9 victory in the series finale at the Sports Stadium.

Letter: Thank Nellis Air Force Base for thinning out mud hens to make room for ducks: On every pond, it is "shoot the ducks and spare the coots." At Nellis AFB, there is an opportunity to reverse this. THis is the only place I know where a coot takeover can be averted. Therefore, to promote biodiversity as well as aircraft safety, I urge the commander to shoot all the fecund coots to save the food resources of his wetland for harried ducks. With ample food, ducks are unlikely to leave the security of the wetland.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Pros not apt to raid UNLV this summer: Dean Juipe; The Rebels completed a sorry season Sunday, yet their losses won't be extensive this summer. Pitchers Tista Perri and Jason Warren are the only seniors on the current club, and, unlike recent years when the pros picked off several UNLV juniors, head coach Rod Soesbe anticipates losing only two players this year. He said third baseman Ryan Hankins and catcher Toby Hall are apt to be the only undergraduate losses when the pros conduct their amateur draft in June. ... Dexter Boney was a solid, though unspectacular, basketball player at UNLV when he was here for the 1991-92 and 1992-93 ...