Print edition for March 22, 1999

CCSN Faculty Senate supports gay policy: The Community College of Southern Nevada Faculty Senate voted overwhelmingly Friday to support two controversial resolutions that address the issue of sexual orientation.

More information sought on utility merger: The Justice Department's concerns center around the merger's effect on competition, the generation divestiture plan and transmission issues, the utilities said.

LV business people: Sharon Rorman is public relations director at the Creative Group.

UNLV women's tennis team loses again: UNLV women's tennis team loses again

LV business events: Small business loans -- Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative loan information sessions and business plan workshops. Ongoing. 734-3555.

Las Vegas trying to get lead out of spending woes: The city of Las Vegas has spent too much on pencils and paper clips -- $80,000 too much.

Preps: Track & Field -- Top Teams: 1. Cheyenne

Letter: Fluoride claims as health benefit not supported: The editorial writer never revealed the source of the information he based his editorial reputation upon.

Vital ramp on track to open by March 31: Scott Reeder; The first stage of the Spaghetti Bowl improvements may come on line by March 31. But the completion date for this segment of the project could be a little later if the weather doesn't cooperate or if engineering problems arise.

Larger fish livers concern scientists: In the meantime, federal, state and local water experts said there is no need to ban fishing, swimming or boating in Lake Mead or the Las Vegas Bay.

Obituaries for March 22, 1999: She is survived by five sons, Jerry Bouchey of Hesperia, Calif., Michael L. Bouchey of Ontario, Calif., Robert Bouchey of Oklahoma, Russell Chase of DeSoto, Texas, and Bruce Chase of Englewood, Colo.; one daughter, Kathleen Barbian of Las Vegas; one sister, Helen Swisher of Seneca, Kan.; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

LV gaming people: Steve Yarrow is general manager at Harrah's Reno.

IHL Standings -- March 22, 1999: Northeast Division

Bill would change way NLV councilmen are elected: Lisa Snedeker; The first, Assembly Bill 590, which is being heard in the Government Affairs Committee would revise the North Las Vegas City Charter to change the way city councilmen are elected.

LV civil rights leader McMillan dies: Ed Koch and Kristen Peterson; "All right guys, I'll meet you in heaven," the longtime Las Vegas dentist said -- the only words about his grave condition that were spoken during that 1 1/2-hour-long visit during which they reminisced about old times.

Columnist David Broder: Mansfield is monumental figure: David Broder; One thing I know for sure. There are few American lives that match the one Mansfield has lived in his 96 years. Beginning six years ago, when he was a mere lad of 90, several of the reporters who had covered Mansfield over the years have joined him for birthday lunches at the invitation of his great friend, Washington attorney and former Senate aide Charles Ferris. Each year, we feast on the wisdom and simple goodness of this magnificent Montanan.

Letter: Marina's beauty spoiled by visitors: Marina employees are constantly cleaning up after these thoughtless, careless and ignorant people who do not care where they throw their garbage, allow their animals to soil the docks, and their undisciplined children to trash the rest rooms.

Preps: Spartans' Davis predicts another smokin' season: Spencer Patterson; When the 1998 prep track & field season started, Cimarron-Memorial girls coach Lynn McCann had an inkling freshman sprinter Shameka Davis might be something special.

Columnist Melissa Schorr: Scoring the women's sports craze: Melissa Schorr; The WNBA and this summer's Women's World Cup soccer tournament are both hot tickets. HBO is airing an enlightening -- and inspiring -- film, "Dare To Compete: The Struggle of Women in Sports," highlighting women who weren't scared to sweat before it became sexy.

Bank says ATM fraud diverted $2 million: As a result, Business Bank of Nevada, 6085 W. Twain Ave., will take a charge against 1998 earnings. Bank officials said the ATM network is secure and a criminal investigation is proceeding.

Del Papa may meet with top Dems about possible Senate bid: Asked in advance about possible meetings with the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee or others who'd like to see her enter the Senate race in 2000, Del Papa said only that her NAAG schedule gives her one free day in the nation's capital city.

Gay rally adds impetus to Assembly bill: Jace Radke; Across the country on Sunday rallies were held to kick off the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force's Equality Begins at Home Week.

Sanitation workers threaten to strike: Jace Radke; "The vote tonight was for a strike, but only when it is legal," Teamsters Local 631 Vice President Derek Cardwell said. "A message was sent tonight and that is that the union is unified, and if all else fails we will strike."

Mental health debate begins: Art Nadler; A hearing on Senate Bill 356, introduced by Sen. Randolph Townsend, R-Reno, will be teleconferenced at 7:30 a.m. to Room 4401 in the Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E. Washington Ave.

Battles waged over home issues: Lisa Snedeker; There are a number of bills being considered that deal with construction defects, the state Contractors Board and homeowners associations, all of which could ultimately affect current homeowners or potential home buyers.

Support shown for smoking bill: Art Nadler; Clark County Commissioner Erin Kenny, who also is a member of the Clark County Board of Health, led the charge in Las Vegas.

Letter: Psychologist should not have been hired: What the article failed to address was who was responsible for this oversight and what was being done to that person.

Prep Schedule -- March 22-27: Baseball

Noted late-night movie host, friend of charities, Kogan dies: Known as one of Las Vegas' most noted late-night movie hosts, Kogan's television and radio career spanned more than 40 years. Moreover, Kogan, who never forgot his upbringing, will be remembered for his work with various charities including the City of Hope and the Jerry Lewis telethon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

'Spanish Billy Graham' paying midweek visit to Sin City: Stacy J. Willis; Avila, 70, has filled Central American stadiums with as many as 200,000 seats, according to the Rev. Angelo Rodriguez, pastor of Iglesia Casa De Oracion (House of Prayer) in North Las Vegas.

Editorial: Term-limit hypocrites surfacing: Now that some of the notable members of the 1994 freshman class see that their service in the House will end in 2000, a funny thing has happened. Some suddenly don't have the same fondness for term limits that they once believed were so critical for the health of our democracy.

IGT wins legal round against Silicon Gaming: Silicon, the struggling slot maker that developed the Odyssey game platform, initially sued IGT last month in federal court in California.

In labor dispute, Venetian looks for allies in religion: Stacy J. Willis; Respond to invitations from casino magnates interested in swaying your opinion about labor relations. The role of the clergy in Las Vegas now includes the Venetian hotel-casino's dispute with the Culinary Union.

MGM, Marriott drop plans: The MGM-Marriott move followed a similar action by Harvey's Casino Resorts, which let a purchase option for 34 acres in Las Vegas lapse last week. Harvey's had planned a 2,500-room resort, but said it wants to let the Las Vegas market absorb its current round of resort construction before building here.

Santa Fe avoids involuntary bankruptcy: John Wilen; Calling Santa Fe Gaming Corp. creditor Hudson Bay Partners LP and its leader David Lesser "vulture capitalists," U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Linda Riegle on Friday denied an attempt by Lesser and other creditors to force Santa Fe Gaming Corp. into involuntary bankruptcy.

Rebels play NCAA waiting game: Steve Carp; By Steve Carp LAS VEGAS SUN

Actor found dead in Las Vegas motel: Angie Wagner; The body was found by a worker at the Oasis Motel near the Strip, said police spokesman Steve Meriwether. A chair was nearby, and an empty box of beer also was seen in the room. It was not immediately clear how long he had been dead.

Columnist Steve Carp: Zags say they were no Cinderella: Steve Carp; PHOENIX -- They were defiant to the end. And given the lack of respect everyone seemed to be showing them, who could blame the Gonzaga Bulldogs for leaving the party prematurely and with a bit of a chip on their collective shoulder?

Advocates seek office of minority health: Jennifer Coleman; Of every 1,000 Hispanic teens, 121 will get pregnant, advocates told the Senate Finance Committee that's considering a bill to create the office. That rate is almost 3.5 times the average of 37 pregnancies per 1,000 white teen-agers.

Box score: UNLV 12, Cal State Northridge 1: Box score: UNLV 12, Cal State Northridge 1

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Kentucky Derby 'tournament' lacks a Duke: Ralph Siraco; Most sports competitions have regular seasons leading to some sort of playoff system that ultimately leads to a championship series and a final showdown. The playoff system is devised to whittle down competitors until the last two are standing, and then the finale to crown the winner.

Early QB workouts impress coach: Steve Guiremand; So far, so good.

Foul trouble didn't halt UConn on its mission to the Final Four: Steve Carp; PHOENIX -- The NCAA West Regional championship game was only four minutes old and Connecticut was in trouble.

Columnist Dean Juipe: These guys don't merit fancy cars: Dean Juipe; Ask any young man about his all-important status and he'll say it's judged by the looks of his girlfriend and the make of his car.

Mays rides monstrous shot to win: Frank Acker knew he had lost a sudden-death playoff with Tyler Mays for the Southern Nevada Amateur Championship almost before it started.

Rebels hammer Northridge: Joe Maruffi held Cal State-Northridge to three hits and an unearned run as the UNLV baseball team routed the Matadors 12-1 Sunday in the Aggie Continental Classic at Texas Station, Texas. Maruffi stuck out five and walked six batters in raising his season record to 3-0.

Two killed in rollover on I-80: Constance Peters, 49, of Oakland, Calif., was driving when the car drifted off the road, the patrol said. Peters overcorrected and the car overturned. Three people were ejected.