Print edition for May 12, 1998

Pacific Coast League standings through May 11, 1998: Midwest Division

IHL playoffs: (Best-of-5)

Box Score: Redbirds 4, Stars 1: Las Vegas

Meet 'em and greet 'em at EAT'M: Lisa Ferguson; Good thing for local musicians that Lisa Tenner calls Las Vegas home.

Monday's College Baseball Scores: SOUTH

Most Strikeouts, Consecutive Games: 33 - x-Kerry Wood, Chicago (NL), May 6 and 12, 1998, 16 innings.

Board names stretch of U.S. 395 for Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: State Controller Darrel Daines cast the lone "no" vote, saying the board had adopted a policy in 1991 to not name highways after people anymore.

Letter: Job applications seen as offensive: These are the most offensive, nasty, dirty, rotten questions to be asked of some poor souls who have lived here forever and desperately need a job and, of course, because they are decent and honest, hard-working people more than 30 years of age would never get the job, even with all the experience they have. I see it. I hear it!

Prep schedule: Boys Volleyball

Monday's Prep Results: Silverado def. Las Vegas, 15-2, 15-10

Residents petition for new high school: Pupils in Silver Springs now either go to Fernley High School or to Dayton High. Silver Springs has about 7,500 residents living in an area of rapid growth.

Box Score: Stars 7, Sounds 1: Las Vegas

PGA Tour Winners, schedule: Jan. 8-11 - Mercedes Championships (Phil Mickelson)

Former casino executive named president of Charles Town Races: Buchanan, 48, managed the design, construction and planning of the Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel in Tunica, Miss., Penn National said. He was director of slot operations for several Fitzgeralds casinos in Reno and Las Vegas, Nev., and worked at Harvey's Resort Hotel & Casino in Stateline, Nev.

Gov. Miller recognizes five scouts for bravery: Also honored were:

Columnist Steve Carp: Gordy Fink walked it as good as he talked it: Steve Carp; A good friend of mine was taken from me over the weekend. And try as I have to make sense of it, I can't.

Prep Playoff schedule: ZONE TOURNAMENT

Senior PGA Tour Winners, schedule: Jan. 24-25 - x-Senior Skins Game (Raymond Floyd)

Preps: Boys Golf, Final standings: CLASS 4A

People in the News for May 12, 1998: Grab bag

LPGA Money Leaders through May 10, 1998: LPGA Money Leaders through May 10, 1998

LPGA Statistics through May 10, 1998: Scoring

Editorial: Bar coding isn't just for business: A Sun story revealed Sunday that the school district has trouble tracking its equipment, including computers, musical instruments and even $5,200 milk shake machines. School district officials estimate that $6 million in equipment last year was either unaccounted for, lost or stolen.

Editorial: Making the skies safe for traveling: In the wake of the TWA Flight 800 explosion in July 1996, in which investigators think fumes in the fuel tank were ignited by electricity, the FAA has been reviewing the wiring on similar planes and requiring inspections. The FAA has been criticized in the past for moving slowly to correct or implement safety features to protect the public. Its attention to potential problems facing 737s, however, is helping change the public's perception.

Columnist Scott Dickensheets: CHEAT'EM protest a little heavy on hyperbole: Scott Dickensheets; But even if I was 18 again, with a pierced eyebrow and enough cutting edge to shave monkeys, I'd still avoid the author of the CHEAT'M manifesto.

NHL's 1-0 Overtime Playoff Games: March 31, 1927 - Montreal Canadiens 1, Montreal Maroons 0, Howie Morenz, 12:05, 1st OT.

Preps: Softball, Final standings: CLASS 4A

Wendover mayor suspends city manager, police chief: The complaints come from employees, businessmen and the public, he said.

Letter: Ensign strategy could cost GOP a House seat: I find it hard to believe that with all the fine Republicans we have, Ensign had to get a Democrat to switch parties in order to find his replacement. I vote a split ticket, so if there are Democrats I like, I would vote for them. They do not have to switch parties to get elected.

'Freedomland': A Child Disappears: Michiko Kakutani; He was wrong then, ignoring a myriad of novels by the likes of Robert Stone, John Updike, Don DeLillo, Russell Banks and a host of others. And he is even more wrong today, as Richard Price's gripping new novel "Freedomland" so eloquently attests.

LPGA Tour Winners, schedule: Jan. 21-24 - The Office Depot (Helen Alfredsson)

Ruling leaves larger question of online gambling: The state will ask a judge to order the company not to take bets or solicit business in Minnesota.

Lawsuits brought against seven 'bullies': Benjamin Grove; In seven lawsuits filed April 22 in Clark County District Court on behalf of his daughter and a male classmate, lawyer John Muije said the two sixth-graders were among the victims of seven St. Anne Catholic School bullies.

Deadline today for drive aimed at recall of Brown: Adrienne Packer; But those associated with the group engineering the recall effort, "Citizens for Higher Ethics in Government," have argued they have enough signatures to prompt a special election.

Debbie Reynolds resort may get new name with a new owner: John Wilen; Florida time-share developer David Siegle has dropped his $15.6 million bid to buy the bankrupt resort near the Las Vegas Strip.

Obituaries for May 12, 1998: He is survived by his sister, Beatrice.

More traps placed for Africanized bees: That brings the total number of traps between the two cities to 25, state Division of Agriculture spokeswoman Amanda Getzoff said Monday.

Trial set in car-chase case: District Judge Donald Mosley on Monday set a June 8 trial date for 50-year-old James Seek on charges of attempted murder, shooting into a vehicle, assault with a deadly weapon and failing to stop on the signal of a police officer.

Power outage darkens MGM for 6 hours: Jerry Fink and Karen Zekan; The hotel was forced to shut down all power about 12:20 p.m. because of the ruptured two-inch primary water main's dangerously close proximity to the central building's main electrical power source, spokesman Lynn Holt said.

Prieto twins make history with stars: Unfortunately for Jerry Royster and company, it also was another losing night.

Homeowners' association managers want rules fine-tuned: Brian Seals; The state Division of Real Estate held hearings on the new regulations Monday as it fine-tunes them before they become effective July 1.

UNLV teaches hotels a thing or two about energy conservation: Brian Seals; Since January they have made calculations, jotted down notes and consulted with experts. The fruits of all that labor were unveiled Wednesday in the form of an energy audit report the group ceremoniously handed over to Holiday Inn officials.

L.V. auto parts stores in merger: AutoZone said it will purchase the outstanding shares of Chief Auto Parts for about $75 million and assume about $205 million in debt. Dallas-based Chief Auto is the nation's sixth-largest auto-parts chain.

Wednesday at Belmont Park: 1st race 7 fur 3YO&up Mdn

Where I Stand -- Ruthe Deskin: Nevadans victimized by growing insurance fraud problem: Nevada Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa made that statement about the same time USA Today and a major television program revealed the extent that we are being victimized by insurance fraud.

UNLV Announces Athletic Department Restructuring: Koloskie essentially replaces Dave Chambers, who resigned April 26.

Celebrities add to poker title hunt: The first day of the World Series of Poker finale presented an interesting profile of two actors from different ends of the earth trying to make a name for themselves in the world of Las Vegas high stakes gambling.

Columnist Jeff German: Investigator's suit against Del Papa stalled in District Court: His lawsuit against his former boss, Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa, has been stalled with word that District Judge Nancy Becker has taken herself off the case.

Thunder may stay in Las Vegas: Tim Graham; The Las Vegas Thunder reserves the right to change its mind.

Exciting Gannon back in the ring: Dean Juipe; The face is a dead giveaway.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Rebel golf coach optimistic about chances in NCAAs: UNLV is making its 10th straight appearance in the NCAA West Regional and the Rebels have never finished lower than fifth place or failed to advance to the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Look for a softball reversal: Dean Juipe; All in all, it appeared to be an uneventful season for the UNLV softball team. The Rebels were quiet and only marginally competitive.

Council set to decide on landfill operator: Adrienne Packer; A Landfill Review Committee that reviewed dozens of proposals recommends the city choose Nevada Waste Systems Inc. Joint Venture James A. Wyse Inc. over the current operator, Boulder City Disposal Inc.

L.V. firm named in kiddie T.V. scam: The Children's Cable Network never aired more than a few hours of programming a week on some channels, according to a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of 1,200 investors last month in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Artistic students shine at Inner City Games awards breakfast: The Inner City Games celebrate the arts as well as sports. Students from select Las Vegas schools are invited to submit artwork, poetry, an essay or short story based on a specific topic. The theme for the competition was Inner City Values -- Respect, Honesty, Helpfulness, Responsibility, Kindness, Self-Discipline, Courage and Trustworthiness. The top three winners in the Elementary, Middle and High School divisions received scholarship awards, sponsored by Citibank, ranging from $100 to $1,250. More than 2,500 local students participated in the 1998 contest during February and March.

Tough times continue for Rancho's sports teams: Spencer Patterson; It's that time of year again: time for the Las Vegas prep scene to come alive with the sights and sounds of the spring playoff drive.

Murder suspects from Sacramento nabbed in Stateline: Swafford, a transient, lived along the river for two years. Sacramento police said Swafford took a bike from Harris the day before his death, and Harris and Johnson then allegedly confronted Swafford. Swafford's head was crushed by rocks.

Woman killed in I-15 crash: The Nevada Highway Patrol's commercial inspection division is pursing an investigation to determine what caused John Lincoln, 45, to lose control of the 1994 Freight Liner dump truck while northbound on I-15 between Cheyenne Avenue and Lake Mead Boulevard about 3:40 p.m.

Columnist Davey Hamilton: Getting off to a slow start at Indianapolis: Davey Hamilton; TO GO FAST at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I have to attain a comfort level. Basically, that's what the Nienhouse Motorsports team worked on during the first two days of practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Ensign: Cigarette tax could backfire: CARSON CITY -- Nevada Rep. John Ensign, a Republican running for Democrat Harry Reid's Senate seat, says he won't vote to increase the tax on cigarettes because it may spark a drive to raise taxes on the Nevada gaming industry.

Mother claims first-grader was assaulted: Benjamin Grove; "This was the simulation of a gang rape," the girl's mother said.

Questions arise about Gate recall process: Jeff Schweers; County Registrar Kathryn Ferguson said 16 of the circulators responsible for 1,858 of the 7,474 signatures collected for a recall petition were not registered in the district that Gates represents or were registered in another district.

SBC agrees to buy Ameritech for $62 billion; new company plans to compete in Vegas: Fast-growing phone giant SBC Communications Inc. has agreed to purchase Baby Bell rival Ameritech Corp. in a deal that could have local implications if SBC is successful in its bid to offer local phone service.

Mount Charleston residents vow fight: Jeff Schweers; They were upset that an uncorrected mistake on the amended master plan for the mountain allowed the zoning change in the first place, and that the county did not consider all the fire, traffic and safety problems along with the threat to wildlife in the national forest.

3 UNLV Tennis players heading to NCAA tourney: Men's player Asaf Tishler and the Lady Rebel doubles team of Gee Gee Garvin and Susie Kocsis have automatically qualified for their respective national championship tournaments.

Smog panel told of lung risks: Alby asked health officials Monday to protect senior citizens and children by reducing carbon monoxide coming from motor-vehicle exhaust and dust particles during a workshop dealing with wintertime smog problems.

Valentine selected to be city manager: Denise Cardinal; Valentine, 41, was the only local candidate of the four finalists considered for the position, which was made vacant when City Manager Larry Barton retired earlier this year. Barton has been retained on a monthly basis until a replacement could be found.

Freeze on nuke funds linked to lawmaker: It was announced earlier this month that the Department of Energy decision could force the Nevada Nuclear Waste Projects Office, which monitors the study of the Yucca Mountain site 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas, to shut down July 1.

Woman convicted in slaying of husband: Bill Gang; Linda Carbary, 33, will be sentenced by District Judge Lee Gates on June 30 to a life prison term. The only question is whether it will be with or without the possibility of parole after 40 years.

Rwanda's Orphans Find A Home With One Another: Doug Schwartz; In this war-torn nation, where an estimated 800,000 people were killed four years ago, orphans are the norm and children often take care of children.

Nevada Power worker injured: Karen Zekan; Dan Crowder, 34, slipped backward and fell into the 4-foot-wide hole about 10:35 a.m. while helping a large yellow drilling rig get realigned for the next hole, authorities said.

Grateful Berlin Recalls US Rescue: Lucian Kim; Like the rest of Germany, Berlin had been divided into zones of occupation, yet tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union soon escalated. Berliners like Mr. Hahn, then a teenager, suddenly found themselves on the front lines of the escalating cold war.

Wednesday at Golden Gate: 1st race 1-1/8 mi 4YO&up Alw

City Council okays Victorian Square development: The San Francisco-based developer plans to start construction within six months.

Contentious Keller offers budget defense to council: Denise Cardinal; During a previous meeting, at which Keller was not present, council members criticized Metro's budget request and asked that an outside audit be conducted before agreeing to shell out its $70 million share. Metro's funding eats up the single largest chunk of the city's budget.

Tishler leads UNLV Tennis Award Winners: UNLV's Larry Easley was named Region VII Co-Head Coach of the Year along with San Diego State's John Nelson. Easley, finishing his seventh season, has lifted the Rebels to as high as No. 32 in the nation after replacing five of six starters.

Washout closes key east-west link across Nevada: He said water washed out about 50 feet of the highway. The area has received repeated soakings from this week's storms, including snow overnight.