Print edition for September 16, 1997

Developer has 60 days to save Mapes hotel plan: Last week, the City Council entered an agreement with OliverMcMillan to revamp the downtown area. The city turned over to the developer 2 1/2 blocks along the Truckee River for redevelopment.

Miller would consider ambassador post: But the Democratic governor added, "If the president asks you to do something, you certainly give it serious consideration."

Rebels host Seattle Pacific, try to run streak to 3: Steve Carp; Barry Barto is not complaining one bit about his UNLV soccer team being 2-2 at this juncture. He likes what he sees. His hope is that the development of this young team continues, beginning at 7 tonight when the Rebels host Seattle Pacific at Peter Johann Field.

Gaming Commission considers Greenville Market: "The other two casinos (in Greenville) seem to be skirting their responsibilities," he told the Gaming Commission Monday. "What I see up there is a house of cards ... there's not much money being spent."

Rule behind rise in welfare cases, officials say: "We expected this to happen," Bob Anderson, the division's budget chief, said Monday. "But we did receive a larger increase in applications than expected."

Ensign calls for study of plutonium at Nevada Test Site: Chemists Annie Kersting of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California and Joe Thompson of Los Alamos, N.M. National Laboratory, said last week that the plutonium was detected in a monitoring well on the Nevada Test Site. The well is eight-tenths of a mile south of the site of a test code-named Benham, which was conducted Dec. 19, 1969.

Reid calls for ban of triple trailer trucks: Reid's press conference Tuesday in Washington was organized by the Coalition Against Big Trucks and the Owner Operator Independents Drivers Association, a group of more than 37,000 drivers and small trucking companies.

Washoe Valley residents upset about plan to build 1,000 new homes: "I would like to stand up for Mr. Casey's rights to develop his property, but not at the expense of everybody in the valley," Winter's Ranch owner Bill Elliott said Monday during an advisory meeting on the project.

Comeaux: Special session to save children's home unlikely: "Absolutely nothing has changed since the Legislature made its initial decision," Comeaux said Monday. "We don't think a special session is appropriate."

Senior PGA Tour Money Leaders: Senior PGA Tour Money Leaders

Speakers address 6-year-old Frontier strike: Republican gubernatorial candidate Kenny Guinn vowed that if the strike isn't settled and he is elected in 1998, his No. 1 priority will be to personally help resolve it.

Imperial Palace drops challenge to Clark's authority over state tidelands: The lawsuit was filed in Harrison County Chancery Court and a hearing was scheduled for Sept. 23.

Senior PGA Tour Schedule: Jan. 25-26 - Senior Skins Game (Raymond Floyd)

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Rebuilding process begins for UNLV: After losing their top player, Ted Oh, to the professional ranks and two other starters to graduation, the Rebels truly are in the midst of a rebuilding year.

LPGA Money Leaders: LPGA Money Leaders

Petition organizer says signers are being retaliated against: In the letter, Grube said his "initial anger is now tempered by pity for the poor misled schmucks" who signed the recall petitions."

Company offers to represent Paula Jones for free in IRS audit: "She said she would let us know," Bennington said. "She had six or seven other calls waiting."

Obituary: Roland Romeo Boucher: Mass was celebrated 11 a.m. today in St. Bridget's Catholic Church. A rosary will be 7:05 a.m. Wednesday in St. Bridget's. A memorial service will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

Obituary: Geraldine Catherine Johnston: Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

Worker falls 40 feet to his death while cleaning fuel spill: The man, whose name was not released pending notification of relatives, is a Los Angeles resident.

Obituary: Devi Lynn Ives: Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

NASCAR leaders: Points

Wednesday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 6 fur 2O Mdn Clm

Obituary: Sandra Ann Moore: Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

New tailgating area set up to draw fans: Tim Graham; According to UNLV, there were four major reasons people steered clear of Sam Boyd Stadium on game nights:

Rattazzi resigns from Ely City Council: He said Rattazzi's poor attendance caused a hardship during the budget review because of his absences. He also accused Rattazzi of deliberately staying away from some Council meetings to thwart a possible personnel session regarding City Attorney Dave Olsen, whom he supports.

Obituary: Cynthia Diaz Rojas: Obituary: Cynthia Diaz Rojas

Obituary: Vera Thompson Jamerson: Visitation is scheduled noon-9 p.m. Wednesday in American Burial and Cremation Services, 310 Foremaster Lane. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in True Love Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Paradise Memorial Gardens.

Logging violation at Bullshead alleged: 30-inch diameter said exceeded: Kindsvater added many other trees that are more than 30 inches in diameter have been cut since logging began Aug. 20, despite a Forest Service commitment to allow only smaller trees to be felled.

CIA's 'Q' Talks Technology Trends Among Spies: Faye Bowers; "I actually used to watch all the James Bond movies and think what a fun job that would be," she says. "It has to be every techie's ideal job."

PGA money leaders: PGA money leaders

Wednesday at Belmont Park: 1st race 6 fur 2YO Fil Mdn Clm

Miller says he'd consider Mexico ambassador post: But the Democratic governor added, "If the president asks you to do something, you certainly give it serious consideration."

PGA Tour Schedule: Jan. 15-19 - Bob Hope Chrysler Classic (John Cook)

Women inmates leave Carson for Vegas: Some women expressed concerns about moving to the new prision - the state's first privatized facility. It will be operated by Corrections Corp. of America.

Silver Springs man killed in single-car accident: The driver, Dennis L. Huntley, 50, was thrown from the pickup when it rolled over.

LPGA Tour Schedule: Jan. 17-19 - HealthSouth Inaugural (Michelle McGann)

Good Morning Vietnam: Cameron W. Barr; With pings and thwacks, with air-slicing swooshes and nearly silent taps, Hanoi's badminton players swat their feathered projectiles back and forth, part of the burst of exercise that begins the day in Vietnam's capital.

Cuba's Generation Gap: Faith in Castro or Capitalism?: Howard LaFranchi; "There are schools, supplies, and uniforms for all the children, something other countries richer than Cuba don't accomplish," says the mother. "Fidel just said so."

Obituary: Arthur Metz: A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave.

Obituary: Daniel John Nosky: Affordable Cremation and Burial Service, 2457 N. Decatur Blvd., is handling arrangements.

States Seek Better Ways to Pick Judges: Warren Richey; A few examples:

Obituary: Jennie Renna: No local services are scheduled. Hites Funeral Services, 438 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, is handling arrangements.

Obituary: Donna Marie Reavis: Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.

Accident injured three, leads to arrest: A 22-year-old passenger, Christopher J. Gould of Pahrump, was ejected and was treated in Hawthorne then flown to Washoe Medical Center in Reno with a head injury. He was listed in stable condition.

LPGA Statistics: Scoring Leaders

Second nuclear-related test set Thursday at the Nevada Test Site: The Department of Energy says the tests are essential to the nation's program to maintain the safety and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile in the absence of underground nuclear testing.

Another record year at Del Mar: Ralph Siraco; Kent Desormeaux snapped Alex Solis' string of consecutive major Southern California riding titles at six when he outperformed Solis on closing day to take the Del Mar title 40-39. Kent doubled on the finale while Solis blanked and veteran rider Eddie Delahoussaye finished third with 37 wins.

Obituary: Elizabeth Wolff: Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 726 S. Casino Center Blvd., Suite 208, is handling arrangements.

Obituary: Clem Donald Russell: Neptune Society of Nevada, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Building 5, is handling arrangements.

The Sixth Simpson: Were you part of the team that watched 56 consecutive episodes of "The Simpsons," looking for design ideas?

Obituary: Margaret K. Williams: Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 726 S. Casino Center, Suite 208, is handling arrangements.

Simpsons creator Matt Groening visits replica home in Henderson: Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, came out to bestow his blessing on the Simpsons' House in Henderson.

Letter: Mayor should explore ways to boost downtown revenues: More recently, according to a March 3 story in the Detroit News, our mayor addressed their city council's casino committee. She is quoted as saying, "You have all of the capacity to become a world-class city." She then said, "You need hotel rooms and an entertainment environment; gaming is only a part of that." Keep in mind, Detroit is the same city that is preparing to enjoy a 21 percent tax on gaming revenue.

Star Nursery 125, Saturday's Results: Main Event (129 laps) -- 1. Bryan Germone, Windsor, Calif., 129 ; 2. Doug McCoun, Prunedale, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 129; 2. Doug McCoun, Prunedale, Calif., Pontiac Grand Prix, 129; 3. Craig Raudman, Redding, Calif.; Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 129; 4. Steve Portenga, Sparks, Nev., 129; 5. Mark Reed, Bakersfield, Calif., 129; 6. Frank Maronski Jr., Quartz Hill, Calif., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 129; 7. Tony Toste, Pismo Beach, Calif., 129; 8. Dick Cobb, Las Vegas, 129; 9. Kurt Busch, Las Vegas, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 127; 10. Darrell La Moure, Glendale, Ariz., Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 11. Mike Ray, Las Vegas, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, ...

Convention hears renewed call against Frontier owners: The Nevada Democrat was one of several elected officials urging an end to the six-year-old Frontier strike, the nation's longest, at the state AFL-CIO convention Monday.

Pinkstons testifies in her defense: Mark Miller; "He said, 'You stand right there. I'm going to blow your (expletive) head off,'" a tearful Pinkston testified. "He turned around and went to his truck. I thought he was going to get his gun."

Letter: Reid commended on choice of Rawlinson for fed bench: Ms. Rawlinson's credentials are unsurpassed and Sen. Reid could not have found a more qualified individual to serve on the Federal District Court of Nevada.

Destefani claims another Reno Air Race title: Destefani, of Bakersfield, Calif., topped 453 mph in the Unlimited Gold division to take home his fifth championship in six years.

Crisis services: * AIDS/HEALTH: AIDS Outreach, Allied Services for AIDS Prevention, Adult Mental Health, Community Health Center.

City discusses parking: The meeting will be held at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, at 821 N. Las Vegas Boulevard.

Editorial: Promoter should pay obligations: It appears Cimarron-Memorial High School was a loser, too, when the promoter's $2,000 check for use of the school gymnasium bounced.

Death penalty still possible for teen accused of killing 7-year-old: Bill Gang; The attorney, Richard Wright, argued that District Attorney Stewart Bell violated a gag order when he announced his intent to seek the death penalty against 18-year-old Jeremy Strohmeyer, who is charged with raping and murdering the girl in a women's restroom at the Primm Valley hotel-casino.

UNR considers actions against fraternity accused of stealing trees: Seven members of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity were arrested last week for the damage done at Rancho San Rafael Park. They are accused of raiding the park to decorate the fraternity house for a party.

Columnist Jeff German: Gates takes after Adelson and Nevada Republicans: In a talk before the annual state AFL-CIO convention Monday, Gates voiced concerns about speculation that Adelson, chairman of Las Vegas Sands Inc., was pouring money into the Nevada Republican Party to help elect anti-labor candidates.

Home Away from Home program benefits out-of-town UNLV students: Lisa Ferguson; When she left the tropical paradise two years ago to take advantage of the full-ride scholarship that awaited her at UNLV, she didn't know a soul in this booming desert town.

Former state health plan administrator faces charges in Illinois: Bill Gang; The theft scheme that bilked Nevada out of more than $600,000 is alleged to have been perpetrated through Rousseau's company that handled the state's $100 million self-funded health plan.

Mississippi approves ITT reorganization: Gaming commissions in Nevada and New Jersey have scheduled meetings this week on the ITT reorganization, which was passed unanimously by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. Approval was sought because the New York-based ITT does business in Mississippi.

UNLV researcher baffled over his recent dismissal: Debra Bass; Radin's research into psychic phenomena, such as telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition and the possibility of life after death, generated about $500,000 in research and grant money during his four years at UNLV.

Search teams hunt for lost boy: When 7-year-old Raul Perez did not peddle his mountain bike into the driveway of his family's mobile home before dark, his father called police, which triggered a search that continued this morning.

Firm to appeal penny-stock ban: An attorney for La Jolla Capital Corp. said the company has agreed not to sell those issues even though the sanctions are not effective during a formal appeal.

SUN Board: Community events, meetings, classes: Special interest

Stars player Castillo dies in car crash: Las Vegas Stars pitcher Marino Castillo was killed in an automobile accident Sunday in his native Dominican Republic, according to Stars manager Jerry Royster.

Webb, Sorenstam in race for money: Dean Juipe; At stake: The 1997 money championship.

Columnist Bob Shemeligian:How to mess up your life in six easy steps: Bob Shemeligian; They learned this by reading "Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives," by Dr. Laura Schlessinger, celebrated self-help therapist and radio talk show host.

Trooper given $500,000 award: Mary Howard, 35, a six-year NHP veteran, said after the verdict Monday, "I hope they get the message. They must change their behavior."

Hammargren approached about switching parties: Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren has been approached about switching to the Democratic Party so Gov. Bob Miller could become Mexico ambassador without handing his office to a Republican.

Las Vegas author shines a literary spotlight on controversial moment in history: Bob Shemeligian; In this Mexican border town on a sultry summer night in 1906, 10 to 20 hoodlums carried out a midnight shooting spree which left a young bartender dead and a local lawman wounded.

New MASH center houses key agencies: At least that's the theory behind the MASH Crisis Intervention Center, which will open in three weeks as a one-stop service center for the needs of the homeless, near-homeless and otherwise poor of Southern Nevada.

Police to target speeders: The program, which began Monday and runs through Sept. 28, is the third of four increased enforcement periods being conducted throughout the state this year.

Miller urges prostate cancer checkups: Larry Henry; "The key is early detection," Miller said. "The other thing I learned is that diet can have a good deal to do with (prevention)."

Test site rattled by quake: The location of the quake and its following temblors lies about 12 miles east of Yucca Mountain, under study by the U.S. Department of Energy for a high-level nuclear waste dump.

Family member: Murdered man was protecting wife: Cathy Scott; Salvati, 61, was murdered early Monday as he was walking with his wife, Marie, 57, a sister-in-law and her husband from breakfast at the Maxim hotel-casino. They were walking back to their time-share condominium at the Ramada Vacation Suites on East Winnick Avenue behind the Imperial Palace when a car pulled up next to them.

Neighborhood kids lead cleanup effort: Karen Zekan; A sea of children quickly took the lead in Monday afternoon's three-hour cleanup along the cul-de-sacs off Palos Verde Street and Twain Avenue, plagued for years by gang activity, graffiti and absentee landlords.

Rhodes, county at odds over where to build flood channel: Jeff Schweers; The channel currently is planned to go along the west side of Durango Drive. Rhodes wants it on the east side of the road, where county parks officials are planning a 290-acre regional park.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Therapy and persistence pave the road to recovery: I have a new best friend, physical therapist Jeff Deets, who guides my recovery each step of the way. Deets, a top-notch member of his profession, specializes in sports medicine and rehabilitation at the Columbia Sunrise Health Strategies rehab center on La Canada. He is the clinical manager. He is young, gifted and articulate.

Contractor knocks youth camp bid process: Jeff Schweers; "This was a job that was not well-specified, and had several inconsistencies," Clark County General Services Director Earl Hawkes said. "We should have thrown out all bids and started all over again."

Gephardt: NAFTA not the answer: It's decent wages.

People in the News for September 16, 1997: Let it Bleeth

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Too many sports to choose from: Owing to its reputation for producing big-time sports, it's really an unnecessary courtesy. Caesars could call a news conference for 3 a.m. and the local press corps would assemble at the Circus Maximus show room en masse (even if there weren't free appetizers).

Las Vegas news briefs: * EMILY'S LIST -- Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa and other elected officials are set to attend a Las Vegas membership drive for EMILY's List, which contributes campaign money to female political candidates. The event, at Las Vegas Mayor Jan Laverty Jones' house, is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Del Papa, a candidate for governor, is expected to be joined by Clark County Commission Chairwoman Yvonne Atkinson Gates, state Sen. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, Assemblywoman Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, County Commissioner Erin Kenny, Assemblywoman Genie Ohrenschall, D-Las Vegas, state Sen. Valerie Wiener, D-Las Vegas, and Family Court Judge Fran ...

Student-parent session tonight: Student-parent session tonight

Rebels' runner frustrated: Johnson laments lack of carries: Tim Graham; RODRICK JOHNSON regrets coming to UNLV.

Principal rejects closing school: Teresa Hinds; Principal Lois Venger acknowledged that bells and intercoms are not working and that the kitchen is inoperable. But under the circumstances, Venger says, the staff has done an excellent job of dealing with the inconveniences.