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Archive for February 10, 1998

WAC commissioner acts on officiating comments: Steve Carp; For at least one coach, it may have come too late. But WAC commissioner Karl Benson reminded his 16 bench bosses as well as their bosses, the athletic directors, that derogatory comments about officiating will ...; 11:58 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Huge raise puts Collins, A.D. on spot: Dean Juipe; Be it jealousy, envy or a practical and logical reaction, a coach at the university says many on the collective staff are furious with a decision made by athletic director Charlie Cavagnaro.; 11:48 a.m.

Columnist Paula Del Giudice: Video worth the price for outdoors people: EVERY SO often a literary work comes along that will stand the test of time and become a classic. In the field of outdoor communicating, the occasions when that happens are all too infrequent. Much ...; 11:47 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Ian-Baker Finch's play isn't what it used to be: Peter Benton; OVER THE YEARS I have been critical of some PGA Tour players. Although it is decidedly wrong to generalize, I have found that many of them appear to be uppity, rude, spoiled and frequently give ...; 11:42 a.m.

UNLV Volleyball hires new coach: UNLV Volleyball hires new coach; 11:34 a.m.

Columnist Tim Graham: Dick Vitale heads to Vegas: Tim Graham; It sounds like he couldn't care less, bay-bee!; 11:33 a.m.

Preps: Basic downs Rancho 4-3, Playoffs set: Basic High School completed the girls soccer playoff picture on Tuesday night, downing visiting Rancho, 4-3, to earn the Sunrise Division's third seed and knock the Rams out of contention.; 11:25 a.m.

Jobless rates held steady in Nevada in December: "We have never seen it any better," said Mike Clark, an economist for the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. "We have to go back to 1962 to find a comparable figure."; 11:23 a.m.

Preps: Final Girls Standings: SUNRISE DIVISION; 11:22 a.m.

Box Score: UNLV 79, Wofford 52: Percentages: FG .375, FT .400.; 10:54 a.m.

Letter: Ignore religious leaders who fought to save murderer's life: Gayle M. Perry; 10:53 a.m.

Letter: Give Clinton the credit he deserves for his presidency's successes: Clinton has proven himself a great president in all areas that affect our country and the world.; 10:52 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday at Aqueduct: dd Aqueduct; 10:52 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday at Gulfstream Park: dd Gulfstream Park; 10:51 a.m.

Homeless conditions destroy person's sense of responsibility: Homeless people have had to learn to accept harsh conditions. Sense of responsibility is destroyed as one fights for simple survival. Many are ill, physically and mentally. Unlike you and me, they have come to ...; 10:50 a.m.

Letter: Government acts responsibly in looking for nuclear waste dump: I believe the biggest threat to public safety in the waste transportation process will result from the actions of uninformed, scared and angry people. Therefore, I urge citizens to become better educated on the true ...; 10:50 a.m.

Letter: TV journalists are not in touch with their viewers: The answer, I suspect, would be way too many of us. And it was easy to get involved, easy to lie about and hard to handle.; 10:49 a.m.

Obituaries for February 10, 1998: She is survived by one son, Dr. Leroy "Lee" Bernstein of Las Vegas; and two grandchildren.; 10:48 a.m.

Ludwick named WAC baseball player of the week: In UNLV's 17-1 win over Southern Utah on Wednesday, Ludwick went 1 for 4, making his one hit count as he cleared the bases with a grand slam. In the final game of a three-game ...; 10:47 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Chang leaves as he arrived: Dean Juipe; Of course, that's the way you wanted it and, as it turns out, that's the way it went during your seven years of residency in the Las Vegas valley.; 10:45 a.m.

Editorial: Making sense of state lemon law: The Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety is reversing an earlier position in which it contended that a loophole existed in a new lemon law that would allow some used car dealers to escape ...; 10:45 a.m.

New Rebels coach Robinson hits the gridiron running: Tim Graham; UNLV's new running backs coach touched down in Las Vegas Sunday night, immediately met with his fellow assistants and now has to prepare for his first formal practice when spring practice begins Wednesday.; 10:44 a.m.

Editorial: Warning -- Nuke waste on board: Nevada's congressional delegation was alarmed by the DOE's latest revelations. "If we can't even build a safe canister to ship low-level waste, how can we even begin to imagine shipping the most dangerous substance known ...; 10:44 a.m.

Knight impressed with play of suprising Rebels: Despite losing three starters from last year's team, UNLV has won three tournaments, finished second in another and is ranked No. 1 in the nation by one poll.; 10:43 a.m.

March deadline set for hospital turnover: He said the extended process is down to Lutheran Health Systems, the only non-profit bidder, and for-profit ommunity Health Systems Inc., Province Healthcare and Universal Health Services Inc.; 10:42 a.m.

Tahoe-based airline hopes to link lake to Northern California: "We're getting ready to sign on the dotted line," Mark Sando, the company's on-site project general manager told the Tahoe Daily Tribune.; 10:42 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Janie Greenspun: Court showed no justice in Ohrenschall case: What has happened to Genie Orenschall is the latest in a series of Family Court debacles, brought on by overzealous police and agents of the court and child protective services.; 10:40 a.m.

Laxalt's son named to post: Laxalt has no experience in the insurance field, but Insurance Commissioner Alice Molasky-Arman said he'll be responsible for personnel and budget matters.; 10:40 a.m.

Small town JP dueling with county government: District Attorney Brian Kunzi agrees - but says the policy has nothing to do with traffic fine money going to the state or to Mineral County.; 10:39 a.m.

Seale to push investment of county funds: "I've seen their (Clark County) portfolio and their money-market mutual funds and we're doing better," he said.; 10:38 a.m.

Second attempt to try Singleton for Tampa murder gets underway: In December, Hillsborough Circuit Judge Bob Anderson Mitcham declared a mistrial after a prospective juror complained neighbors had seen his face on television. Mitcham had ordered local stations not to broadcast closeup shots of the ...; 10:38 a.m.

Casino workers' comp premiums cut 29%: Rates will change April 1, with some businesses receiving reductions of varying amounts and others seeing premiums unchanged. No rates will increase.; 10:36 a.m.

Judge hears arguments on porn suspect's past: Bill Gang; Some of what the police saw and learned led directly to charges against Frederick Osburn, while the string of events was used to justify a search warrant for his home near Stewart Avenue and Nellis ...; 10:33 a.m.

Remains of infant found in car trunk, mother being questioned: No charges have been filed. "We have still not received a cause of death from the pathologist," said Detective Martin Hewlett. "The case is still too preliminary to comment on charges."; 10:32 a.m.

Police investigate newborn's death: The baby was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead.; 10:31 a.m.

Parents warned not to fall for urban legend about Gerber: Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa says her office is receiving numerous inquiries concerning the rumor that there is a cash settlement offer for children born between 1985 and 1997 stemming from a lawsuit against ...; 10:28 a.m.

Council OKs new deputy manager: Denise Cardinal; The new $100,000-a-year position, and Holland's appointment to it, was approved unanimously at Monday's meeting. Holland's first day will be Feb. 17.; 10:26 a.m.

Jones announces try for third term as mayor: Denise Cardinal; "I want to bring this city into the new millennium," Jones said to about 200 residents, city staff and media during her half-hour speech.; 10:26 a.m.

Metro sergeant retires over exposure charge: Cathy Scott; Former undercover narcotics Sgt. Scott Ferguson was to appear today before Justice of the Peace Nancy Oesterle for his preliminary hearing. Ferguson was criminally charged in November. Prior to the allegations, Ferguson was a supervisor ...; 10:24 a.m.

Court appoints a guardian for Ohrenschall's daughter: Larry Henry; Ross left her second-floor room at Columbia Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center on Monday after more than a month under police supervision to live with Dr. Fuller Royal, a Las Vegas homeopath.; 10:23 a.m.

Report: Methane a risk at closed landfill: A BLM consultant wrote a report detailing the escaping methane gas, which was found to exceed the lower explosive limit in trenches dug at one area of the site.; 10:22 a.m.

Strohmeyer case about more than confession issue: Bill Gang; It involves the seizure by police of Strohmeyer's computer and the information police retrieved during the next two months of electronic massaging.; 10:21 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Jail time proves to be hard on the health of mob figures: Peter Vincent Caruso, 58, and Stephen Cino, 60, both allegedly tied to the Los Angeles mob, led robust lives on the street until the government got wise to their dealings and indicted them.; 10:20 a.m.

Federal court rejects suit over jackpot: Bill Gang; A federal magistrate judge on Monday recommended that a federal judge dismiss the case filed by Christopher Salem over the jackpot he hit on Jan. 31, 1996.; 10:18 a.m.

Cellular phones in greater demand than cell towers: Jeff Schweers; Clark County has more cellular phone users per capita than any other U.S. city, but people don't want the towers near their homes.; 10:17 a.m.

State of City address full of promise: Denise Cardinal; These words came from Mayor Jan Laverty Jones in her State of the City address at Monday's City Council meeting. Her speech ended in an eruption of applause as 200 residents, city workers and reporters ...; 10:09 a.m.

Location key to success of The Reserve: Bob Shemeligian; "We have the flexibility to expand, and we have the land," said John Spina, executive vice president of operations at Ameristar Casinos, the publicly traded corporation behind the $125 million, 224-room African-themed casino.; 10:09 a.m.

As tensions with Iraq mount, Nellis is set for duty: Karen Zekan; The only question now is if today will actually see Nellis Air Force Base's 66th Rescue Squadron take off for duty overseas as the U.S. prepares for possible air raids on Iraq.; 10:08 a.m.

FBI tapes 'serious blow' to L.A. mob: At the arraignments of nine of the 16 defendants charged last week in a 50-count indictment, Kurt Schulke, chief of the U.S. attorney's Organized Crime Strike Force, said the government will turn over as many ...; 10:07 a.m.

Clark leaves team with hole to fill: Steve Carp; They've been through the drill before, so it's not like they're venturing into uncharted waters.; 10:03 a.m.

Rookie contender Park tops second round qualifying: Park's quick lap on the 2 1/2 -mile oval was the 17th-best so far, virtually assuring the heralded first-year driver of making the lineup for Sunday's race.; 9:55 a.m.

Daytona 500 Qualifying: 1. (18) Bobby Labonte, Corpus Christi, Texas, Pontiac, 192.415.; 9:41 a.m.

Gordon says patience will be key in Daytona 500: "As soon as that last race is over in Atlanta, you start getting ready for Daytona," defending Winston Cup champion Jeff Gordon said Monday. "That's how much preparation goes into it."; 9:41 a.m.

Search suspended for missing math professor: Hooper, a University of Nevada, Reno math professor, went for hike early Saturday. A search was launched when he failed to return by nightfall.; 9:11 a.m.

Five suffer smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in casino showroom: "It doesn't work any better than that," said Alan Van Guilder, Reno Fire Department battalion chief.; 9:11 a.m.

Detroit mafia alive, raking in millions, prosecutor tells jury: The six are among 17 men indicted in 1996 on charges of involvement with gambling, loan-sharking, extortion and other rackets that prosecutors say brought in millions of dollars a year.; 9:10 a.m.

Money Talks in Keeping US in Okinawa: Cameron W. Barr; TOKYO -- In some ways, Okinawans are like the guy in the old joke who complains to his therapist that his brother thinks he's a chicken. The therapist inquires gently, "Why don't you take him ...; 9:07 a.m.

Bhutto Positions For a Comeback: Farhan Bokhari; Ousted twice as prime minister of Pakistan, Ms. Bhutto will address a rally Feb. 26 that is being seen by analysts and members of her Pakistan People's Party (PPP) as a kickoff to a third ...; 9:05 a.m.

'The Street Lawyer': From Avarice to Virtue: Michiko Kakutani; Indeed, his timing has been impeccable. In the nine years since he began cranking out legal thrillers, court cases have become a national obsession, ratified and fed by a horde of celebrity lawyers offering predictions, ...; 9:03 a.m.

City of Henderson programs: Buses will depart from Kesterson Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris Street, at 3 a.m. and from the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway, at 3:30 a.m.; 9:01 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Organization determined to keep Southern Nevada FIT: Ask Janet Frasier Blumen that question and by the time she presents her case, even the most hardened skeptic will be convinced. Blumen is Founder and Chairman of the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow. A ...; 9:01 a.m.

Columnist Scott Dickensheets: One man's operation is another's self-reflection: Scott Dickensheets; It was eerie seeing him there, pin-cushioned like that and gooned on anesthesia; my image of him is built on impressions of sturdiness: Since I'm a tool weenie, he's spent a lot of time at ...; 8:59 a.m.

Sneeze City: Anne Hosier; During the day, the sinus headaches and pressure behind her eyes made C.F. Ashton feel like she was "wearing too tight a turtleneck."; 8:58 a.m.

Jauregui helps lead Gorman to win: Spencer Patterson; Before Monday night, things hadn't worked out exactly as the junior had planned. His play had been inconsistent and Gorman was in a dogfight just to make the zone playoffs.; 8:57 a.m.

UNLV will battle on without Clark: Steve Carp; And while they're disappointed their co-captain is being sidelined indefinitely, Keon Clark's UNLV teammates vow to forge ahead.; 8:55 a.m.

People in the News for February 10, 1998: Briefing; 8:55 a.m.

Columnist Steve Carp: Thunder is stuck in the IHL's elevator: Steve Carp; The team was going to play 13 of its next 16 games at the Thomas & Mack Center and general manager Bob Strumm had re-tooled it to fit the cozy confines of the 185 by ...; 8:54 a.m.

UNLV quarterback suspended: Tim Graham; UNLV's junior quarterback was suspended by head coach Jeff Horton for the second time in 3 1/2 months Monday. If Denton steps out of line again, he will lose his scholarship and be dismissed from ...; 8:53 a.m.

IHL All-Star Game: West 12, East 8: IHL ALL-STAR GAME; 8:50 a.m.

Box Score: Rebels 8, Pepperdine 7: E--Eberwein, Tipton. DP--Pepperdine 2 LOB--Pepperdine 7, UNLV 8. 2B--Matranga, Cosbey, Oder, Adolph. 3B--De Marco. HR--Raymundo (3), Ludwick 2 (4) CS--Cosbey, Oder SH--Loza, Sarabia SF-- Campbell; 8:18 a.m.

Box score: Dragons 7, Thunder 6: First Period -- 1, San Antonio, Aivazoff 7 (Rumble), 0:12; 2, San Antonio, Loach 1 (Shank, Reirden), sh, 4:35; 3, San Antonio, Smith 14 (Payne, Desantis), 13:00. Penalties: Rumble, San Antonio (high-sticking), 3:20; Quinney, Las ...; 7:45 a.m.

Thunder season statistics through Feb. 6: * -- Rookie; 7:18 a.m.

1997-1998 Las Vegas Thunder Roster (2-8-98): Head Coach: Chris McSorley; 7:18 a.m.

IHL Standings as of Feb. 10, 1998: Northeast Division; 4:38 a.m.

TV Radio for February 10-14: WEDNESDAY; 4:30 a.m.

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