Print edition for May 8, 1998

Filipino artists at Winchester Gallery: Works in the exhibit are rendered in a variety of media, including oil paint, watercolor, oil pastel, wood and ceramic sculpture, photography and computer art.

Douglas: Forest Service secretly dropped Dreyfus plans: Miner and other commissioners grilled U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman Linda Massey, saying the agency had promised to cooperate on plans to rent the buildings at Zephyr Cove for weddings and other events.

Lecture on home-landscaping: The course will emphasize birds but will also include information on insects, reptiles and small mammals. The instructor is Sandy Haigh, who did her doctoral research in avian biology at UNLV. She won AquaVision's fifth annual landscape award for her home wildlife habitat.

Police arrest man wanted in slaying of bartender: Randolph, a former employee of Doc Holliday's, had been sought since he was identified Thursday as a suspect in the slaying of 31-year-old Shelly Lokken at the local bar.

Three arraigned in killing of paralyzed Sparks woman: The three are accused of killing Kimberly Jean Fondy, 33. The Sparks woman, who was confined to a wheelchair, was killed in her home April 19.

Ballot proposal deals with chelation therapy: Under the proposal, any federal authorities who try to block a doctor from prescribing chelation therapy could face felony charges. Any state or local officials who do the same could face misdemeanor charges.

Posters hope to aid search for deadbeat parents: At the top of the new list, in terms of money due, is Frank Donald Stewart, 31, of Pioche, who owes his six children $68,265. He's followed by Jerome B. Voss, 49, of Wynne, Ark., who owes his two children $64,301.

Las Vegas Stars statistics through May 7, 1998: Las Vegas Stars statistics through May 7, 1998

Community leaders meet UNLV president over alleged remarks: "I'm very pleased," Rogers said. "Our main concern was that there be an investigation into these allegations and that has been acted on."

Megabucks jackpot continues to climb: It takes three, $1 tokens to hit the big payoff.

PCL statistics: CLUB Batting

Highway patrol says trooper must alter campaign literature: Jeff Schweers; Harney is running as a Republican for the District F seat against incumbent Erin Kenny, a Democrat. Both have drawn primary challengers.

Slot parlor in Silver City Mall hit: "It's someone who knows the phone lines carry all the alarms," said Detective Rick Dodds.

Mother's Day at M.A.S.H. Village: After the makeovers and gift-wrapping are complete, children and their mothers will be treated to a special lunch. While it may seem like an "extra," the Mother's Day lunch is an integral part of M.A.S.H.'s philosophy.

Jones says once again: no run for governor: Denise Cardinal; In a taped interview to be aired next week on KNEWS, news director Fred Lewis asked Jones about the governor's race between Republican Kenny Guinn and Democrat Joe Neal of North Las Vegas.

Douglas jumps off Bently bandwagon, county opts for Minden Inn offices: "Perfect it isn't for Douglas County," Commissioner Jacques Etchegoyhen said of the Inn. "Pragmatic it is."

Pet Adopt-A-Thon Saturday: Karen Zekan; That's the only requirement to get in the gate Saturday at the festival area north of Silver Bowl Stadium off Boulder Highway and Russell Road, where from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. almost 100 dogs and cats will be looking for someone to love.

Free walking tour of historic neighborhood: The walking tour is sponsored by the Las Vegas City Preservation Commission, the Preservation Association of Clark County and the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, in celebration of National Historic Preservation Week, May 10-16. For more information, call 486-5205.

Nevada senators say Richardson would oppose storage at Test Site: Sens. Harry Reid and Richard Bryan, both D-Nev., said Richardson would oppose temporary nuclear waste storage at the Nevada Test Site.

Columnist Joe Delaney: The admirable woman behind Las Vegas magic: Joe Delaney; Bonnie was born in Tennessee, "somewhere between Knoxville and Pigeon Forge, home of Dollywood." ... Back then, Dolly Parton sang and Bonnie danced on a local television show.

Liberace Scholarship competition at UNLV: The scholarship is made possible by a grant from the Liberace Foundation. One of the aims of the foundation is to foster achievement among students who are interested in a career in the arts by providing scholarships for college study.

City Hall entering age of technology: Denise Cardinal; Ultimately the new system, dubbed Virtual Las Vegas, will allow residents to receive services and information much more quickly than before, with most information accessible through the Internet by July 1.

Editorial: On guard against nuke waste peril: In the interim, two events this past week show how critical it is for the state to replace the loss of federal funding with state funding to continue the ongoing monitoring of misguided efforts to build a high-level nuclear waste dump in Nevada.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Environmental protection almost overcome by goofy ideas: In 1996, Forest Service chief Jack Ward told us, "There is a need, I think, if you're an ecologist to look at what forest health means. It is a tool that we would use in manipulation of vegetation for a number of other reasons besides production of timber: forest health, wildlife habitat, fire prevention. Also, there are a considerable number of people in the United States, particularly in isolated, rural communities, that are somewhat dependent on the timber produced by the Forest Service for their livelihood."

Neal delivers tough line on gaming industry: Cy Ryan and Jeff Schweers; "I will not let the gaming industry determine who is on the gaming control board and the gaming commission," Neal said.

State seeks new site of home for vets: Because of soil problems at Fifth Street and Craig Road in North Las Vegas, the Legislative Interim Finance Committee voted this week to abandon that location.

Editorial: Burton blunders are neverending: Burton got into even more hot water last week, releasing transcripts of jailhouse conversations involving Clinton's former associate attorney general, Webster Hubbell. At the time the transcripts were released, Burton failed to mention he omitted favorable material about Hubbell. In an effort at damage control, Burton sent House Republicans a letter Wednesday acknowledging he shouldn't have deleted material from the Hubbell transcripts. "I want to apologize to you if this matter has caused you any embarrassment," Burton wrote.

Gaming Board allows city to share gambling proceeds: Mayor Jan Jones is working to limit the expansion of slots in the city's neighborhoods, but officials in her office say there is no connection with that issue and the city collecting gambling profits from the Transportation Center. They note the Transportation Center is in an established gaming district.

Man enters plea bargain in shootings during chase: Bill Gang; But during the pursuit, Daniel Cabrera somehow also shot his buddy, who was driving the Ford Bronco.

Nevada should regain No. 1 growth ranking in 1999: Brian Seals; That was the message Wednesday from Howard Roth, senior economist for Bank of America, at a Wednesday luncheon hosted by B of A. The Silver State outdistanced the rest of the country in job growth for several years in the mid-1990s, but was nudged out of the top slot by neighboring Arizona last year.

Dalmatian lover gives 101 percent of his time: Karen Zekan; They sleep together, eat together, watch TV together. They follow him like the Pied Piper through the tiny house they share in the country near Riverside.

Elardi buys land near Bellagio: Gary Thompson; Elardi bought the undeveloped parcel through her limited liability partnership, F.G. 7-11, from Dynasty Inc., a subsidiary of Goldrush Casino & Mining Corp., a company whose shares are traded on the Vancouver Stock Exchange.

Man sentenced for threatening to blow up Las Vegas resort: U.S. District Judge Philip Pro said McCallister deserved the lengthy prison term because of his extensive criminal record. He called McCallister "a one-man crime wave."

Obituaries for May 8, 1998: He is survived by his wife, Ruth; two sons, David R. Belding and Richard F. Belding, both of Boulder City; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Woman gets 12 years for 1994 slaying: Bill Gang; But this time, Claudia Canada, 26, will be eligible for parole after five years, not the 20 years she would have served for her prior conviction on first-degree murder charges.

Senior regent against athletics at CCSN: "Athletics are not included in the mission of the community college," the Elko resident said this week.

Pacific Coast League Standings through May 7, 1998: Midwest Division

Jurors mull fraud case in Trop case: Bill Gang; The jury in the courtroom of Senior U.S. District Judge Justin Quackenbush of Seattle was given the case after two days of closing arguments concluded shortly before noon Thursday.

Teens told to choose school: Deputy Nevada Attorney General Matthew Dushoff of Las Vegas told 24 students at a Youth for Justice Conference Thursday that education, anticipation and dedication were the keys to solving those problems.

People in the News for May 8, 1998: Short stuff

TCID sues Sierra Pacific over lease: At issue is the electric distribution system TCID leased to Sierra Pacific in 1968.

Gold Coast hosts Black Tie Ball: Larry taylor, who has the distinction of being the longest-running nightclub DJ in the city, will emcee the Black Tie Ball. Taylor has earned a reputation as both a concert producer and performer. His easy style and rapport with audiences make his Sunday afternoon and Tuesday night "tea dances" a favorite destination of many locals.

NLV man convicted for rape: Bill Gang; It took a District Court jury two days of deliberations before convicting Delask Pittman, who has a history of crime and violence against women, of the multiple crimes involving two women.

Fernley woman cited for vicious animal after girl attacked: She was bitten on her left shoulder and dragged her about 20 yards before the animal was beaten off by the girl's parents, authorities said.

National council to receive $1 million federal grant: The grant was announced on Friday by Sens. Harry Reid and Richard Bryan.

The French Look Back At May '68: Peter Ford; For "Danny the Red" - as Mr. Cohn-Bendit was known 30 years ago - a cream pie is a relatively benign missile. He is better known for the cobblestones he hurled at French police during the student-worker uprising he led in May 1968.

Movie Guys: 'Kurt and Courtney' asks troubling questions about the death of Cobain: * Director: Nick Broomfield.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Don't dismiss CCSN sports as crazy idea: Dean Juipe; Start a handful of athletic programs at the Community College of Southern Nevada? The hurdles include financing and, no small consideration, a complete lack of competition within the state.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Tracy, Rahal look forward to this week's Rio rematch: Paul Tracy and Bobby Rahal are eagerly anticipating their return to Rio de Janeiro for this weekend's CART Rio 400, but for different reasons.

Saturday at Golden Gate: 1st race 6 fur 4YO&up Clm

Auto Racing standings and leaders through May 7, 1998: The 1998 NASCAR Winston Cup stock car racing schedule, winners in parenthesis, and driver point standings:

Saturday at Aqueduct: 1st race 1 mi & 1 fur 3YO&up Alw

Lady Rebels sign German: Frohlich, who played for the German National team for three years, led it in scoring and made the European Championships All-Star team. She also was named the MVP of the challenge round of the European Championships. Prior to playing on the national team, she was a member of the German junior national team for two years.

Legendary sportscaster Bob Blum to be inducted into Hall of fame: Tim Graham; Al Davis isn't one to throw around the word "excellence."

Area leaders, Harter discuss probe: Steve Carp; From the Rev. James Rogers' perspective, the two hours he spent on the UNLV campus Thursday were worth it. He didn't have to ask for anything because the president of the Las Vegas chapter of the NAACP already had received what he was seeking.

1998 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Points Standings: Points Standings, as of May 7, 1998

'Drood's' brood gives stellar performance: Joe Delaney; Under the expert direction of Dianne Haak Edson and the inspired choreography of Maria Pogee, a large, attractive and talented cast more than do justice to Holmes' work, based upon an unfinished Charles Dickens novel. Michelle Anderson's set design, Ellis Pryce-Jones' costume design and Brackley Frayer's lighting design brings to vivid life the Victorian music hall era.

Preps: Basic names boys soccer coach: Preps: Basic names boys soccer coach

Which Mr. Netanyahu Is Going to Washington?: Ilene R. Prusher; JERUSALEM -- At the main event saluting Israel's 50th anniversary last week, one performance featured a jittery man walking a tightrope, gingerly trying to keep his balance.

Weekend Update: Music, Theater, Etc.: EVEN JAYCEES GET THE BLUES -- The Las Vegas Jaycees are hosting a free Blues Jamboree, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, at Lorenzi Park. Performing will be Moanin' Black Snakes, Blue Cherry and Friends, Ruffnecks, Jimmy Lee Smith Band, John Earl and the Boogieman Band and the Shuffle-Aires. There will be food and drink concessions at the park, however, no coolers or food may be brought in. Leave Rover at home, too.

Box score: Sounds 7, Stars 6: E--Romero, McCurry. LOB--Nashville 10, Las Vegas 4. 2B--Garcia, Canale, Hajek, Poe. 3B--Bieser. HR--Hajek (3). SB--Melo, Poe. S--Lomon.

Prep: Baseball Tournament schedule: (All Games at Durango)

Columnist Scott Dickensheets: Cool cafe's hip feel is no Enigma: Scott Dickensheets; Thanks largely to that cafe-culture sensibility -- the appealing notion of fascinating people in brainy engagement, scattering sharp bons mots between sips of fancy coffee -- Enigma this month is celebrating its fifth anniversary as a mainstay of downtown hip. (Events are planned through May.)

IHL playoffs: (Best-of-5)

Bobsledder teaches kids about beating challenges in life: Adrienne Packer; NORTH LAS VEGAS -- Devon Harris' life wasn't always as smooth as ice.

Stardust Memories slated for LVMS May 9: Drag racing will revisit a period 30 years ago when Stardust Memories is presented Saturday at the quarter-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway strip.

Thursday's College Baseball Scores: E. Connecticut 5, W. Connecticut 4

Stars fall twice, 7-6: The Stars (15-12) dropped both games of their doubleheader with the lowly Nashville Sounds (11-15) by identical 7-6 scores before a crowd of 3,655 at Greer Stadium despite second baseman Dave Hajek extending his hitting streak to 17 games with four hits and five RBIs in the twinbill.

Letter: Coverage of homeowners meeting was beneficial: Thank you again for your most-appreciated work.

What's New, Bacharach? Whoa--o-o-O-o-o-o: Anne Hosier; What the world needs now is love.

GV's Nannini fires second straight no-hitter: Spencer Patterson; Mike Nannini got Green Valley's state title defense off to a perfect start in Thursday's zone playoff opener.

Garvin a Two-Time WAC Honoree: Garvin, from Vista, Calif., was one of 12 players named to the team in singles after she helped the Lady Rebels reach their first WAC final last week at the conference tournament. BYU, which defeated UNLV in the championship match, led the team with three selections. Garvin and her partner, junior Susie Kocsis of Budapest, Hungary also were one of six pairs named to the all-conference doubles team. The duo, which set a UNLV women's tennis record in the fall after reaching as high as No. 4 in the nation, are currently ranked 16th. Garvin also was named All-WAC in ...

Not-so-gentle-Ben Folds Five: Shane Gammon; The tune, about a soured relationship, is short and to the point with its parting words: "Give me my money back, you (expletive) ... and don't forget my black t-shirt."

Milestones in the career of Bob Blum:: -- Revitalized the Oakland Raiders radio network in 1961. Was one of only three Raiders employees retained when Al Davis bought the team in 1963.

'The Time of Our Time': Self-Portrait of an Artist With Customary Elan: Michiko Kakutani; Although this bulky new omnibus of fiction and nonfiction writings by Norman Mailer is supposed to "offer some hint at a social and cultural history over these last 50 years," it's less a chronicle of the passing parade of American life than a monumental self portrait, a noisy advertisement for Mailer's own style, persona and obsessions, as they've evolved (or failed to evolve) over the last five decades.

Group files petitions for recall of Gates: Jeff Schweers; "I don't think we should sit idly by letting elected officials abuse their position," Charles Bennion, spokesman for Citizens for Honest and Responsible Government, said Thursday before delivering an estimated 7,500 signatures to the Elections Department.

Ribaste eyed for Black Book: John Wilen; "He seems to me like he's a very good candidate for inclusion on the list," said Board Chairman Bill Bible.