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Archive for April 10, 1998

High school junior battles back from rodeo injury: "He's strong and he's fighting," Bell said. "He's aggravated."; 12:51 p.m.

Tahoe study inspires further research: Ultraviolet radiation, more intense at Lake Tahoe because of its 6,200-foot elevation, changes the chemical nature of PAHs and, in effect, makes organisms more sensitive to sunburn, Oris said.; 12:51 p.m.

Douglas redevelopment not a done deal: Officials have been exploring use of redevelopment to install sewer, water and other infrastructure to serve a commercial area near the Carson-Douglas line. They also have talked of using it to provide infrastructure to several ...; 12:50 p.m.

Investigation in convict killing to be forwarded to DA next week: Once he gets the case from the sheriff's office, District Attorney Noel Waters said he'll review it and decide whether the slaying was justifiable homicide.; 12:50 p.m.

Tahoe Air won't be boarding passengers this summer: Tahoe Air recently contracted the services of Ally Capitol, a Bay Area investment bank which will raise the money.; 12:50 p.m.

Nevada Tahoe plate a winner: Benefiting from the plate's popularity are environmental projects at Lake Tahoe. Each plate generates $25 for a Lake Tahoe fund administered by Nevada's Division of State Lands, and sales have so far contributed $28,925.; 12:49 p.m.

Still 'Space'-y after all these years: Las Vegas real estate agent Vitina Graham watched the Hollywood premiere of "Lost in Space" last weekend with more than just a passing interest.; 11:37 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: White Lightning Racing finds success off the dirt: By Brian Hilderbrand LAS VEGAS SUN; 11:34 a.m.

Rebels lose to Pepperdine: Rebels lose to Pepperdine; 11:33 a.m.

Boxing May 30 at LV Hilton: Boxing May 30 at LV Hilton; 11:32 a.m.

UNLV team hosts rodeo: College teams from the West Coast will compete for scores, buckles and bragging rights. Tickets cost $5 and are available at the Thomas & Mack Center box office or at the gate.; 11:31 a.m.

1998 UNLV season statistics: Hitting; 11:30 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Fairness and legality of commission plan are in doubt: This urgency act has given good reason to believe it's being driven by people wanting to create re-election problems for Commissioner Yvonne Atkinson Gates. There's no doubt that a great disparity exists in the numbers ...; 11:09 a.m.

Obituaries for APril 10, 1998: He is survived by two daughters, Bunny Burnam of Sacramento and Berna Ferrall of Las Vegas; two sons, Walter A. Arvizu and Ken Arvizu, both of Bakersfield; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.; 11:07 a.m.

Nevada Supreme Court rules three former cops can serve jail time under house arrest: The 4-1 decision District Judge Lee Gates said was wrong when he amended his sentence to prohibit house arrest for former Sgt. James Campbell and former officers Brian Nicholson and Robert Phelan.; 11:00 a.m.

People in the news for April 10, 1998: Hiding out; 10:59 a.m.

Editorial: Side air bags and American vehicles: Although some American cars offer air bags on a few models, none has matched Ford's vow. There seems to be a need for these side air bags. Sport utility vehicles, trucks and mini-vans constitute only ...; 10:54 a.m.

Editorial: Northwest gives Las Vegas a boost: Another plus is that because this involves Northwest Airlines, it could result in even higher visitor counts for Las Vegas because Tokyo is one of the hub cities for the airline. This could result in ...; 10:54 a.m.

LV's jobless rate falls: The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reported Thursday the Las Vegas metropolitan statistical area posted a 4.2 percent unemployment rate, down two tenths of a percentage point from January.; 10:49 a.m.

Purse, cap latest clues in hunt for rapist: Cathy Scott; An expensive purse was stolen during an attempted rape last month at the Flamingo Polo Club Apartments and detectives have released a photo of the handbag, which is valued at more than $800. The purse ...; 10:49 a.m.

Circus executive says Vegas must shed its cheap image: Brian Seals; Marz said the competition is eroding hotel-casinos' customer bases.; 10:48 a.m.

Some 400 state officials late with ethics records: And the penalty gets stiffer as each day passes.; 10:48 a.m.

Mild slowdown possible in LV housing market: Brian Seals; Bottfeld this week released his first quarter review of the area housing market that is based on interviews conducted in March of home shoppers at various developments.; 10:48 a.m.

Interim library chief talks tough: His strong words even earned the praise, perhaps begrudgingly, of some of his most severe critics.; 10:47 a.m.

Gambling industry trying to sort out broadcast advertising rulings: Could the station legally run the ad in light of a Federal Communications Commission ban on advertising gambling?; 10:46 a.m.

Skaters, skateboarders to compete at event: In addition to the competition, activities schedules include professional and amateur skateboard demonstrations, a bike-jumping exhibition and live music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food will available for purchase during the event. Plaques will ...; 10:39 a.m.

Developer envisions golf course at old landfill: Two problems with desert landfills are subsidence (collapsing soil) and methane gas once irrigation of a golf course begins, said Ed Kavazanjian, an engineer with GeoSyntech Consultants of Huntington Beach, Calif.; 10:34 a.m.

Officials still looking for Sunrise landfill answers: "Moreover, it's an unlined landfill and the ground water could be contaminated," Janeway said Thursday to environmental officials gathered on a neighbor's patio to begin finding solutions to the issue of the now-defunct landfill's future.; 10:33 a.m.

LV woman chosen for tax revenue panel: Diane S. Radunz, who is also the executive vice president of the business, will succeed Lois Roethel of Las Vegas who declined reappointment.; 10:32 a.m.

Dini announces bid to retain Legislature leadership: Dini, 69, said one reason behind his bid for re-election is a need for continued leadership by rural Nevada. Elected in 1966, the senior Assembly member has been speaker a record seven times.; 10:31 a.m.

Attendant at gas station gets prison time in beating death: Bill Gang; Thomas Lee Woodward could stay behind bars for up to 20 years under the maximum sentence handed down Thursday by District Judge Michael Douglas to the reduced count of voluntary manslaughter.; 10:30 a.m.

Man charged in slaying presses to represent self: Bill Gang; "That's always the case," Justice of the Peace Bill Jansen said. "But try to tell that to the fool."; 10:30 a.m.

Graduation tests now required: A high school student must pass the examinations developed over the past two years as well as a direct writing assessment to earn a diploma.; 10:25 a.m.

Police believe shooting of teen, elderly man gang-related: Cathy Scott; Ebbster "Ebb" Bass, 71, was parked just before 7 p.m. at a curb on West Street near Carey Avenue and Martin Luther King Boulevard talking to a friend. He was about a quarter of a ...; 10:25 a.m.

More witnesses testify before grand jury in bookmaking probe: An FBI agent and two Metro Police detectives were among those who testified.; 10:21 a.m.

Freedom Park peaceful result of long fight: The kids playing in the park, the ducks and geese swimming in the pond and families enjoying picnics together is exactly what she had hoped for back in 1970 when she wrote a letter to ...; 10:20 a.m.

Broader harassment policy approved: Benjamin Grove; "If teachers see something and they don't feel like it's harassment, then nothing happens," said Cheyenne High School freshman Aurora Montgomery, who said teachers often look the other way when she is harassed because of ...; 10:18 a.m.

Panel favors limit on city plan changes: Denise Cardinal; General plans are regarded in most cities as long-range designs. The idea is to avoid piecemeal development that results in projects next to each other that are incompatible. The plans also allow homebuyers and builders ...; 10:16 a.m.

Kuwait trip mixes worry, pride: Karen Zekan; While the rest of the fatigue-clad 66th Rescue Squadron had loved ones to hug and kiss Thursday night before boarding the Galaxy C-5 transport bound for Kuwait, Airman 1st Class Mark Steenwyk made his way ...; 10:15 a.m.

Haute cuisine and hope: For the first time in years, Victory White has hope.; 10:14 a.m.

Nedved will play this weekend for Thunder: Tim Graham; It appears Petr Nedved will remain in limbo through the weekend, but he will do so in his Las Vegas Thunder sweater.; 10:06 a.m.

Movie Guys: Crystal's latest clearly a 'Giant,' laugh-deprived disappointment: Starring: Billy Crystal, Kathleen Quinlan, Gheorghe Muresan and Rider Strong.; 9:44 a.m.

Assemblyman Hickey steps down from political limelight: "The needs of my family and our business are such that I simply must put them first," Hickey said today. "The job in the Legislature is not a part-time job if you want to do ...; 9:39 a.m.

Man killed in parking lot: At 2:20 a.m., neighbors called police after they heard shots being fired at the complex in the 2800 block of East Charleston Boulevard, police said. Officers reported that they found a 26-year-old man lying dead ...; 9:38 a.m.

Residents, developers speak out on moratorium of planned community zoning: Denise Cardinal; City Councilman Larry Brown asked the commission to discuss the moratorium, which he refers to as a suspension of applications, because his ward in the northwest contains thousands of PCD-zoned acres.; 9:38 a.m.

Dial File: Steve Bornfeld - Networks vs. cable: Man your battle stations: How nervous? Well, last month marked a first as the Grand Exalted Pooh-bahs of NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox quietly met to try to, as Electronic Media magazine put it: "squelch their own infighting and ...; 9:28 a.m.

'Oklahoma' auditions May 1-2: "Oklahoma" will be presented June 18-July 3 at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. For more information, call 876-2806.; 9:24 a.m.

Childhood Immunization Week begins April 18: Within the past three years in Nevada, there have been 212 cases of pertussis and eight cases of measles, all of which could have been prevented through immunization. In 1997, Nevada also experienced three of ...; 9:24 a.m.

Dennis Angel exhibit opens at Gallery: Angel, an adjunct faculty member at CCSN, has been included in more than 150 national juried art exhibitions as well as numerous solo exhibitions at galleries and museums around the country. Most recently, he was ...; 9:23 a.m.

AIDS Candlelight Memorial to be held: The UNLV Campus Committee on HIV/AIDS will host the Las Vegas observance at 6:30 p.m. at the Valerie Pida Plaza on campus. A candlelight march to the site of the Las Vegas AIDS Memorial Garden, ...; 9:23 a.m.

Prep: Hoops event brings out stars: Spencer Patterson; This week's Nike Easter Classic has brought some of the nation's top young basketball players to Las Vegas. But one of the event's brightest stars didn't have to board an airplane or even a bus ...; 9:21 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Duke's Christmas greeting a lovely Easter message: Joe Delaney; Ellington's narration for his ballet, "The River," written for the late Alvin Ailey, was received on Good Friday one year. Ellington explained: "I always write the text for my Christmas cards, and last Christmas, I ...; 9:12 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Hop on over to hotels for Easter brunches: To avoid long waits in line, consider one of the premium brunches that accept reservations.; 9:11 a.m.

This weekend in Vegas: LANCE BURTON -- 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., dark Sunday-Monday, Monte Carlo Lance Burton Theater, 730-7000. Tickets: $34.95-$39.95.; 9:10 a.m.

Noodlin' around: Shane Gammon; It's the "Noodle Doodle Box," being staged at the Studio Theatre of the Reed Whipple Center, starting tonight.; 9:10 a.m.

Ladies goes loco over Luis: Joe Delaney; Miguel, 28, has a basic animal quality that had the females in the audience standing, dancing, waving in tempo, and screaming at the end of each selection. Those down front rushed the stage one at ...; 9:09 a.m.

Comedy in the family: Anne Hosier; And as your eyes adjust to the light inside, you realize that you are being watched -- by an elderly couple and a beautiful young dancer seated at a tea table in the Victorian-style living ...; 9:09 a.m.

School district approves new policy: The policy applies to students, staff and administration.; 9:03 a.m.

Man killed in apartment parking lot: They found the victim dead from an apparent gunshot wound to the torso.; 9:03 a.m.

Detroit City Council approves mayor's $1.8 billion casino plan: Don Barden, a black Detroit businessman whose proposal was rejected by Archer, emphasized that the state still must approve the casinos.; 9:02 a.m.

Berryhill aims for return to Major Leagues: Steve Guiremand; He has hit a game-winning home run in the World Series.; 7:59 a.m.

LV on course for F1 race: Formula One czar Bernie Ecclestone is ready to bring his international racing series to Las Vegas if the Clark County Board of Supervisors grants a local group permission to build a 2 1/2-mile road course ...; 7:55 a.m.

IHL Standings as of April 10, 1998: Northeast Division; 7:42 a.m.

Saturday at Golden Gate: 1st race 1-1/8 mi 4YO&up Str Alw; 7:30 a.m.

Saturday at Aqueduct: 1st race 1 mi & 1 fur 4YO&up Turf Clm; 7:30 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Tiger's slump is really no slump at all: Dean Juipe; Actually, it's a game that has been under way for some time, given that Woods has not won a PGA Tour event since last July's Western Open. Those not familiar with the difficulties of pro ...; 7:29 a.m.

Box score: Stars 1, Trappers 0: Edmonton; 7:28 a.m.

Auto Racing standings and leaders through April 5, 1998: The 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup stock car racing schedule, winners in parenthesis, and driver point standings:; 7:25 a.m.

Gold Flake, Thursday's Results: Third Round; 7:17 a.m.

Easter, spring break combine for strong visitor weekend: Robert Macy; The holiday weekend follows on the heels of the giant National Association of Broadcasters convention, which drew some 105,000 delegates during a four-day run that ended Thursday. The convention generated an estimated $164.6 million in ...; 3:29 a.m.

Teen pleads not guilty in accident that killed two classmates: Bill Gang; Amber Carey, accompanied by attorney Bill Terry and her father, entered the plea Friday in the courtroom of Juvenile Hearing Master Sylvia Beller, who will preside over the non-jury trial.; 3:18 a.m.

Supreme Court rules university regents violated meeting law: The court, in its 3-1 decision, said voting by telephone or fax to make a public decision, whether the decision is to act or not, violates the state's open meeting law.; 3:14 a.m.

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