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Print edition for November 17, 1997

Historic springs threatened
The Nevada Department of Transportation is studying ways to widen U.S. 95 from the Spaghetti Bowl to Rainbow Boulevard. One of the proposed ways to broaden the highway would place Big Springs, also known as the Meadows, under blacktop.
This year's message: Stay on guard against AIDS
Bob Shemeligian
"Anything and everything reminds me of Brent," said Velardo, 43, a billing manager at Community Counseling Center. "He was such an absolutely intricate part of my life. And every time my daughter accomplishes something, such as her graduation, I think how nice it would have been if Brent were still alive."
Girl badly burned in house fire
Clark County investigators were speculating whether another youngster in the mobile home at 3725 E. Lake Mead Blvd. may have accidentally ignited the 6:46 a.m. fire with matches and lighter fluid.
Long-delayed UNLV garage now awaiting design ideas
Elizabeth Dutton
Following a development program marred with controversy, misinformation, and general squabbling, the Board of Regents is awaiting an affordable bid from local architects.
Local physician part of arthritis drug development
While there is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis, which causes inflammation and destruction of joints as part of an auto-immune disease, Enbrel is the first drug in the past 10 years to relieve symptoms.
Where I Stand: Reviewing an interesting week in three Israels
Well over 100,000 people and, according to some estimates, almost 200,000 people participated in a memorial rally in and around Tel Aviv's Kikar Rabin Square. They came to recall the promise Rabin had held for Israel before his death, delivered by a coward named Yigal Amir, who is now in prison.
Stage set for sales tax vote
Jeff Schweers
Water rates and hook-up charges are going up.
Anti-union group blames MGM deal on Detroit bid
Attorney Greg Smith, representing MGM employees who opposed a contract ratification vote last Thursday, thinks there is.
Arizona Charlie's files for Chapter 11
However, it appears the move for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection has little to do with whether locals are supporting the resort in the mixed residential/business area, but rather was necessary because of an apparent bad investment in a Missouri riverboat.
Prep: Gators pay back Shields in state soccer
Steve Cunningham
Just a week earlier, the Desert Shields had blanked Green Valley -- ranked No. 7 in the nation and unbeaten on the season -- 4-0 to win the Southern Conference title. Each team had already qualified for state competition but the setback was a wake-up call for the Gators.
Miller expects word on diplomat's post in weeks
Jeff German and Larry Henry
That's the word Miller said he got from President Clinton over the weekend while the president stopped in Las Vegas on a western campaign fund-raising trip.
After disavowing ownership, Newton claims paintings seized in drug sting are his
Now, he contends they were stolen from a storage facility at his Las Vegas estate years ago, the Drug Enforcement Administration said.
SUN Board: Community events, meetings, classes
Special interests
UNLV's Anderson GolfWorld champ
Anderson, who became the first UNLV individual champion since Bill Lunde won the Taylor Made/Big Island Intercollegiate last year, shot a tournament-low 7-under 65 for the second round to take a decisive three-stroke advantage into Sunday's final round. Anderson, who finished 13-under (70-65-68--203), was four strokes ahead of runner-up David Christensen of East Tennessee State.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Agassi cleans up his act in title defeat
Two days after making an even grander spectacle of himself by uttering that swear word with all the consonants to the chair umpire, the pride of Las Vegas -- and its favorite Potty Mouth since the late Redd Foxx -- was a model of decorum.
Rebels freshman are all right
THE NUMBERS: Of the seven Rebels who played, five scored in double figures. Joining Tyrone Nesby (25), Kaspars Kambala (20) and Donovan Stewart (17) were Corky Ausborne and Mark D
With freshmen, the common theme is "Expect the Unexpected."
State budget favors university system
And during the biennium, the sales tax will replace gaming taxes as the biggest producer of revenue for the state.
Gates to remain chairwoman--for now
Jeff Schweers
"I'm not going to do anything," Gates said, responding to reports that two commissioners, Erin Kenny and Lorraine Hunt, have asked her to step down following an Ethics Commission decision last week to investigate Gates.
Vandals hand unfinished school another setback
Cathy Scott
Clark County School District Police discovered the damage Sunday night. An ignition lock in the backhoe didn't stop the vandals, police said.
Harvey wins Clark County Amateur
Harvey wins Clark County Amateur
Prep Volleyball: Durango does it hard way to win
Steve Cunningham
This past weekend at the 4A state tournament, Durango used everything in its arsenal to win the crown. The championship victory was easy -- the Trailblazers swept by Douglas, 15-2, 15-5, for the first volleyball title in school history.
Sorenstam's goal is clear: Another LPGA money title
Annika Sorenstam has one LPGA Tour money title to her credit, having "happened" upon the earnings crown in 1995. But the 27-year-old Swede wants to earn it this year.
Meadows delay marks 'one more broken promise'
Denise Cardinal
The delay comes as no surprise to those who work in the center. Meadows Village, the neighborhood surrounding the Stratosphere Tower once known as the Naked City, has long been plagued by high crime rates and decaying conditions.
Spartans advance by blanking Western
Steve Cunningham
It was, as they say, a prime-time effort.
Columnist Ralph Siraco: Horse racing loses legend
Ralph Siraco
For 31 years, from 1932 to 1961, the sport of kings defined Master as one Edward Arcaro.
Women bowlers at Sam's Town
Women bowlers at Sam's Town
Ragland, Fortin win Baja
Ragland won the featured Trophy-Truck division for the third straight year and Fortin claimed the overall pro and unlimited Class 1 victory.
SMU takes WAC soccer title
SMU takes WAC soccer title
Las Vegas Thunder 8, San Antonio Dragons 3
Las Vegas Thunder 8, San Antonio Dragons 3
Prominent patriot movement figure moves to Las Vegas, may run for sheriff
"Clark County has the highest rate of IRS raids in the country," Johnson said. "Perhaps Clark County needs a new sheriff."
Utah Grizzlies 5, Las Vegas Thunder 0
Utah Grizzlies 5, Las Vegas Thunder 0
Obituaries for November 17, 1997
Mary K. Cutezo, 65, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. She was born Aug. 6, 1932, in Alabama. A resident since the 1970s, she was a waitress/cashier at the Riviera hotel-casino and a member of the Culinary Union.
Agassi loses to non-seed in USTA Challenger final
Tim Graham
When Andre Agassi entered the Luxor Las Vegas/USTA Men's Challenger, he had to be a favorite.
In France, Cyrano, 100, is Still a Nose For All Seasons
Alan Riding
In the 100 years since Edmond Rostand's heroic comedy "Cyrano de Bergerac" was first performed here, Cyrano has remained unchallenged as France's most popular literary figure. Sentimental, courageous, proud, nationalistic, philosophical, irreverent, witty, compassionate and full of fine words, he is the quintessential multiple-choice French hero: everyone can find some facet of his character to identify with.
Evidence supports lewdness charges
Bill Gang
At the end of Osburn's preliminary hearing, the judge ruled that 57 pieces of evidence met the legal standard.
Militia movement figure moves to Las Vegas
Johnson said he has committed no crimes, supports the U.S. Constitution and is disgusted with federal policies.
Tax reform advocate says IRS open houses are PR but a good step
Prior to recent congressional hearings focusing on the IRS, agency representatives were hostile and insistent that the hearings were a waste of time, James said, adding, "The IRS is now admitting to real problems."
Gates touts Internet lifestyle
Comdex Fall '97, expected to draw more than 215,000 people to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Sands Expo Center and the Las Vegas Hilton through Friday, logged on Sunday night with a first-ever preconvention keynote address that drew standing-room-only crowds to the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts and a hotel ballroom offering a remote broadcast of the speech.
IHL recaps for Nov. 16, 1997
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Steve Larouche scored the only goal of a five-round shootout to give the Quebec Rafales (10-7-2) a 5-4 win over the Detroit Vipers (10-5-4) Sunday in front of 11,163 at The Palace. Larouche also led the way for Quebec in regulation, scoring the first goal of the game and setting up third period tallies by Marc Rodgers and Liam Garvey. Rodgers also had a pair of assists, and Dan Ratushny picked up a goal and an assist, both in the second period. The win was Quebec's third in a row, and Larouche is nursing a five-game goal scoring ...
State engineer sets hearing on Truckee River dispute
But Bob Jones, executive director of the Builders Association of Northern Nevada, said most development could stop here if the dispute drags on or Churchill prevails.
Las Vegas aims high with international plan
Southwest Airlines and America West Airlines responded with high-frequency, low-fare service that now carries more than 1 million passengers a month through McCarran International Airport's gates.
IHL Standings as of November 17, 1997
Northeast Division
IHL recaps for Nov. 15, 1997
ORLANDO--Mark Beaufait assisted on two goals by Dave Chyzowski, then scored in the shootout to lead the Orlando Solar Bears (8-7-2) to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Kansas City Blades (7-6-3) Saturday night. A crowd of 8,256 was on hand at Orlando Arena as the Solar Bears snapped a four-game winless streak. Orlando won the tiebreaker 2-0. Hubie McDonough scored the first shootout goal. Both of Chyzowski's scores, at 17:31 of the second period and 16 seconds into the third, came on power plays. The Blades took a 2-0 lead on Dale Craigwell's first period goal and a power ...
Authorities recover remains of man killed in flood
Pinard was working on a front-end loader trying to shore-up the riverbank near a mobile home park when the bank gave way on Jan. 2. Pinard and the rig toppled into the raging flood waters.
Arbitration may not solve tribes' poker dispute with state
The Gila River tribe will be allowed to keep its poker tables until an arbitrator decides the question, which could take months because the final details of the process have not been hammered out.
People in the News for November 17, 1997
Barbie makeover
Gates will remain chairwoman - for now
Gates said perhaps Hunt, who also is under investigation by the Ethics Commission, should step down as vice chairman.
Woman tentatively identified in plane crash
A forensic dentist tentatively identified the three as pilot Ron Lukas of Douglas County along with his stepbrother, Steve Schantz, and Schantz' roommate, Eric Schleier, both of Carson City.
No airline subsidies to come to LV
Based in Nevada with routes that extend as far east as Chicago, Reno Air's primary focal points have been in Reno, Las Vegas and the West Coast. Why would Reno Air break off its hub-and-spoke route system to serve Biloxi from Tampa and Atlanta? The answer is subsidies.
Plan to attack handicapped parking problem on hold
Under the law, police can train volunteers to enforce handicapped parking laws.
Hitman sentenced to life in prison for Las Vegas murder-for-hire
Bennett and Edward Stanley, a reputed South-Central Los Angeles drug dealer who hired Bennett for the killing, avoided the death penalty by pleading guilty in exchange for life prison terms without the possibility of parole.
Error 404: A Bitter Mousetrap
It's downright pornographic, I tell you. I wasted a good five hours today and became increasingly annoyed and frustrated by degrees, all the while looking at stuff that's supposed to make my life easier. In the interest of maintaining my truce with the dual-fisted Southerner who runs accounting (you'll get my receipts in the morning, please don't hurt me) my time breaks down as follows:
Handicapped parking ticket program facing delays
"We have so many growth issues going now that it has to take a back street," said Olsen, the police department's legislative lobbyist.
Interim roads bill to fund state works
Paul Kane
Nevada lawmakers hailed the new highway funds, particularly for including enough money for a vital expansion of Highway 160 between Pahrump and Las Vegas.

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