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12 ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS, Elko, Nevada Thursday, January 23, 1992 Another extension planned for imemnlovment benefits of his panel's human resources sub ihe di-ficit. 1 w. WASHINGTON (AP) Conges sional Democrats said today that continued high unemployment means jobless benefits must be extended again for people who have used up their coverage, an idea Pros-ident Bush now supports. But the two parties are fighting over how to pay for the extra cover age. Democrats say Bush should declare the recession an emergency and let the government borrow the money, while Republicans want to raise the money and avoid driving up Registration period for classes extended fir-.

i rV, Northern Nevada Community Col lege announced that the registration period for Introduction to Business Information Systems and Word Processing II has been extended through Friday. Information to Business Informa tion Systems is an introductory computing course that explores six aspects of computing, according to Richard McCarty. chairman of the college's computer department. The course covers the history of computers, hardware, software and man agement information systems as well as an introduction to BASIC programming and computing careers. The course number is CIS 250.

The class meets from 10 to 10:50 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and Tuesday, Eureka County children headed back to classes in the 1923 structure used as an elementary school from the adjacent gym, built two years ago. Eureka protests Elko's new school-tuition rate Under pressure from the recession, high unemployment and the upcoming elections, many lawmakers believe there is unlikely to be a replay of last year's four month fight between Bush and Democrats. Nonetheless, differences over financing remain to be resolved. "There's real pain in my neighbor hood, in my city, in my state and across America, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dan Ilostenkowski, I) 111., told a hearing costs $78.

Those interested may contact instructor I-arry Hyslop at 753 2305 for more information. Word Processing II will cover so phisticated use of WordPerfect. The class will explore macros, merge function, outlines, tables and math. During the class, students will have a chance to survey the use of fonts, graphics and laser printing. Instructor Linda Reber said the class is suitable for those who are interested in desktop publishing and computer operators who use WordPerfect on the job.

The course meets Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. and the cost is $93, including a $15 lab fee. Prerequisite for the class is Word Processing I. Those interested in the class may call Reber at 753-2307. drop in the groundwater levels.

He added he did not see why Elko County needed so much water for South Fork. Boucher stated that Elko officials have no plans to withdraw their application. He stated earlier this month, when Lander County Commissioners also announced plans to protest the application, that the county would only use as much as it needs to fill South Fork. The rest of the water would be allowed to flow downstream, where Eureka County would benefit, he stated. South Fork can hold only ab Elko water application draws fire from Eureka Eureka County school trustees are looking at fighting Elko County School District's new tuition rate, which is 1,688 percent higher than last year's.

The new rate would bring $331,141.50 into Elko County. Last year. Eureka County paid the district $18,524 to send 30 children to Carlin schools. Eureka County Superintendent of Schools David Lannigan said this week the formula Elko trustees approved last week could set off a "tuition war." He also said Eureka County School District's attorneys Donald Lattin and Kurt Hunsberger of Walther, Key. Maupin.

Oats, Cox, Klaich and LcGoy of Reno found Elko's action to be illegal. They said "Elko cannot unilaterally charge tuition to Eureka. There must be negotiations between the respective school districts which results in a formal agreement. If an agreement is reached, the tuition la-greed upon I cannot exceed the cost of instruction for Elko." The lawyers said "it appears Elko has no knowledge of or is attempting to circumvent NRS 392.010," a state statute that says both parties must agree on a tuition rate. They also cited a state attorney general's opinion that "indicates tuition charged must not exceed the per capita cost of instruction in the district of attendance." Lattin recommended Eureka bring the legal issues to Elko's attention "so a potential dispute can be avoided." Lannigan said he would in Carlin council OKs changing size of lots committee, "If this li not an emergency, then tell mc what Is." House Minority Leader Robert Michel, It said he supports extending the jobless benefits but wants to raise money for the program by closing tax loopholes and other means.

Otherwise, he said, the federal deficit will be driven upward and the economy will suffer in the long run. "We do not help families who are hurting if we adopt economic policies that bring short term relief and long term grief," Michel told the subcommittee. Bush initially opposed extending jobless benefits last year, but relented toward the end of a four-month fight with Democrats. This year, he is backing the idea from the start, although it remains unclear whether the White House will agree to declare an emergency. White House spokesman Marlin Fitzwater said Wednesday, "We're supportive of extending the benefits.

What bill we sign and what form, we haven't decided. We understand the need to extend unemployment benefits." Fitzwater added that the administration might propose its own bill extending jobless benefits. The panel was considering a $4.5 billion Democratic measure that would provide an extra 13 weeks of payments for people using up their coverage. Bush plans to announce his economic recovery plan in his Jan. 28 State of the Union address.

out 40.000 acre feet of water. "We expect them to protest," said Boucher. But "our application will stay in place." Eureka commissioners, who met Tuesday, voted to ask Elko County for a joint meeting at which Eureka would request the withdrawal of Elko's application. Elko County Commissioner Norm Thompson stated yesterday commissioners have not set a date for the joint meeting. Lee Hoffman, spokesman for New-mont, stated after Lander announced its intentions that the company was not surprised by the protests.

requirement. The council has to vote two more times on the lot sizes before the zoning ordinance is officially changed. The council also: Accepted bids for three police vehicles being sold by the city: $758 from Jim Babb for a 1987 car; $400 from Jeffrey Knott for a 1985 vehicle; and $350 from Ralph Hahne for a 1983 model. Approved a request for final approval of the first phase of Mutchlcr Subdivision. Erven and Shirley Mutchler want to sell three lots for mobile homes.

in Utah will officiate. Cremation will be at Sunset Crematory. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Elko General Hospital Auxiliary, care of Elko General Hospital, 1297 College Ave. Paul Cline dies in Elko at age of 63 Paul K. Cline, 63, longtime Elko County resident, was found dead of apparent natural causes Tuesday at his Elko residence.

He was born March 10, 1928, in Salt Lake City. He moved to Elko in his early teens and worked on ranches in the Jiggs area. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Most recently he had worked for the Elko County School District as a maintenance man.

He had worked at most of the schools in the county before retiring in 1988. Survivors include brothers, Joe of Rawlins, and Lee of Bakers-field, sisters, Helen Denhalter and Fern Herzog of Salt Lake City and Ruth Noyes of Burbank, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Clella Cline, and a brother, Don. Funeral services will be announced by Burns Funeral Home. In his memory, the family suggests contributions to Dr.

George Manilla's Cancer Research Fund, care of Elko General Hospital, 1297 College Ave. iV-? form Elko County Superintendent of Schools Paul Billings of the findings. Eureka school board president John Schweble said the new rate "took us all by surprise. We" thought it was a little bit excessive and asked Lannigan to check on the legalities and report back to us." The new tuition formula states that counties sending children to Elko County will be charged the "average per-pupil revenue of the sending district" minus state aid sent to the receiving district. Elko is using figures showing Eureka spends $14,600 per child.

Elko County spends $4,152 per pupil. Under that formula, Elko County is charging Eureka $11,038 per child for the children from Crescent Valley, Pine Valley and Beowawe attending Carlin schools this 1991-92 school year compared to the $487 charged per pupil last year. The $11,038 figure was obtained by subtracting the $3,562 in state aid Elko County will receive for each of the Eureka County children from $14,600. "I'm sure not going to end up paying that," Lannigan said of the higher figure. "We have to sit down and talk." Elko County trustees said the profit remaining after the cost of educating the Eureka children is deducted would be used to improve the Carlin schools.

The new formula is based on both school districts' annual audits, but Lannigan disputed the way Elko arrived at the $14,600 per-pupil figure. He said he didn't believe capital was discontinued until daylight. The rescue effort was resumed at 6 a.m. with six snowmobiles and one airplane from the sheriffs air. squadron.

Sgt. John Fosmo spotted Krejci from the airplane and directed ground crews, said Shadden. Fosmo said Krejci was dressed for the weather and did not appear to be suffering seriously. Krejci was transported by a sheriffs vehicle to Wildhorse Resort, where he was met al noon today by his family. Carlin councilmen last night voted in favor of changing the minimum lot size for property zoned rural residence, according to City Clerk Cherie Aiazzi.

The planning board voted last week to recommend to the council that it reduce the minimum lot size from five acres to two acres for land within the city limits zoned rural residence and farming. The action was sparked by a request from Newmont Gold Co. for permission to divide a 7.04-acre parcel into three lots at the west edge of Carlin for mobile homes. The lots would not have met the lot-size rl 'i'IV I S--u J-- J1 i vm if -t la s4 projects should be included in the figuring, although Elko included the $621,027 Eureka is saving toward a new elementary' school as well as $160,922 for building and sites. He saw the cost per pupil as being nearer $10,000.

Lannigan also said costs per pupil are generally much higher in smaller districts, citing utilities, upkeep and transportation expenses. Eureka's official September enrollment was 262 pupils; Elko's, 8,257. Elko and Eureka school districts have been at loggerheads for the past few years because the two largest gold mines in the area owned by Newmont Gold Co. and Barrick Goldstrike are located in Eureka County but most of the workers live in Elko County. Consequently, their children attend Elko County schools, which have grown dramatically in recent years as the mines have expanded.

Billings agreed Elko trustees might not have considered hiking the tuition rate had Eureka County cooperated with Elko's efforts to obtain tax money from the gold mines. "I don't feel it's revenge. I feel it's only fairness" based on the concept of funding equalization, he said. During the 1989 session, the Nevada Legislature approved a general improvement district that would have allowed Elko County to tax the gold mines in Eureka County', but Eureka voters rejected the GID. In 1991, a similar tax district that didn't require approval of the people in Eureka was introduced but never made it out of committee.

Billings said Eureka lobbied against the measure. "Elko County thinks it can solve its problem by taking some of Eureka's resources," Lannigan said, adding he thought the Elko school board was trying to keep the money issue on the "front burner during the off-season" when the Nevada Legislature is not meeting. School superintendents discussed Elko's new tuition rate at their meeting in Reno last week, Lannigan said. Superintendents pointed to a gentlemen's agreement they had reached some years ago that called for a flat $400 rate for each district. "Billings indicated he wasn't a gentleman," Lannigan said.

The Elko superintendent yesterday said he did remind superintendents that Elko County never entered into the gentlemen's agreement on tuition rates. Lannigan said Eureka's options for fighting the rate include not paying and "putting it back in Elko's court," building small schools for Pine Valley, Crescent Valley and Beowawe children or boarding children in Eureka. Tuition rates are traditionally set at mid-year after audit figures are released, even though the school year is half over. Lannigan said Elko believes Eureka is "loaded with money" and can spare the additional tuition fees. Eureka County Assessor Jim Ithur-ralde said his county's total valuation for 1992-93 was $260,614,540.

With a population of roughly 1,620, this makes Eureka the richest county in the state figured on per capita basis $160,873 valuation per resident. Elko's valuation is $615.2 million for the 1992-93 fiscal year. With a population of about 33,350, the per capita valuation is $18,447. Elko County's tax rate is $255 per $100 assessed valuation; and Eureka's tax rate of $1.64 per $100 assessed valuation is the lowest in the state, and the "75-cent school tax that's set by the legislature is all the taxpayers pay here" for schools, Ithurralde said. Eureka has no bond issues or pay-as-you-go taxes.

In fact, voters last year rejected a request for 50 cents in pay-as-you-go taxes Cor three years to pay for a new grade school. Lannigan said the school board decided after the defeat to set aside money until it had enough to build the school, estimated to cost $3.8 million, to replace the 1923 structure now used as an elementary school. Sandra Heilman dies Eureka County Commissioners say they feel Elko County is trying to take their water and warn they will protest Elko's exchange-of-use application for water to fill South Fork Reservoir if Elko did not withdraw it. Elko County Manager George Boucher replied the county will not withdraw the application. Eureka wants to submit its own application for the water use, said Pete Goicoechea, Eureka commissioner.

That application would still allow Elko County to fill up South Fork, he stated. Last month, Elko County filed on water from a proposed dewatering project at Newmont's Gold Quarry mine and announced it planned to exchange those rights for South Fork water to be used to fill the reservoir. A decision is not expected by the late until June. Eureka also plans to file a protest against Newmont's application to pump out the 73,000 acre feet of water a year, said Goicoechea. That protest, though, would only be filed to enable Eureka to participate in future deliberations.

Goicoechea said Eureka officials are upset over Elko's application because the "point of diversion" is in Eureka County and they feel Elko is going after Eureka's water. "They're trying to establish a precedent we can't allow," said Goicoechea. "I do feel that's wrong. I don't care how they justify" the water use. Eureka would use the water for its commercial and agricultural users as well as for recreation, he said.

Eureka officials also are afraid of a i Weather Elko, Spring Creek and vicinity: Tonight, mostly clear, lows 5-10. Tomorrow through Saturday, partly cloudy, highs in the lower 40s, lows 10-15. Elko's low tonight, high tomorrow, 43; low tomorrow night, 12. For northeastern Nevada: Tonight, mostly clear, lows from 0 to 15. Tomorrow through Saturday, partly cloudy, highs in the upper 30s to middle 40s, lows 10-20.

Battle Mountain's low tonight, high tomorrow, 43; low tomorrow night, 14. Jackpot temperatures, 154217. Extended outlook for northeastern Nevada for Sunday and Monday: Partly cloudy, highs in the middle 30s to middle 40s, lows 10-20. Weather at Elko for the 24-hour period ending at 10 a.m.: HighLow (Precip) WILDHORSE 36 1 ELKO 40 6 WINN 497 11' RENO 54 15s ELY 45 5 AUSTIN 46 21' TONOPAH 50 16 SLC: 32V 18 BOISE: 36V 22 FRISCO: 49V 36 VEGAS 59 31 Elko statistics Record High: 63, '81: Low: -30 '37 Mo. Pep: .17 in.

Waler Yean 2.79 in. Tomorrow: Sunrise, 4:51 at age 49 Sandra Kay Heilman, 49, of Elko died yesterday at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City following a long illness. She was born May 4, 1942, in Elkhart, where she was reared and attended schools. She moved to Albert Lea, in 1965, and married Fred Heilman there on July 28, 1965. They lived there until moving to Elko in 1984.

Survivors include her husband of Elko; father, Paul Schwartz of San Jose, mother, Martha Lehker of Las Vegas; son, Brody of Elko; daughters, Terree Layton of Elko and Ann Heilman, Jennifer Heilman and Tara King, all of San Diego, brothers, Paul Schwartz Jr. and Phil Schwartz of Wasecca, sister, Katha Slowack of Las Vegas; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at Burns Funeral Chapel. The Rev.

Al Carlock of the Spring Creek Baptist Dow Jones (AP) Closing Dow-Jones stock averages for Thursday, Jan. 23. Open High Low Close Chg 30 Ind 3249.33 3279.52 3205.95 3226.74 20 Trn 1409.57 1417.04 1373.13 1384.72 15 I II 214.76 21539 212.26 213.51 1.69 65 Slk 1177.78 1186.32 1157.97 1166.05 Indus 22,142,900 Iran 4.802,800 Utils 3.082300 65 Stk 30,028,000 Big Board volume at 4 p.m. EST totaled 229.68 million shares, against 225.03 million last session. Eureka County Superintendent of Schools David Lannigan Missing Carlin man found by deputies A Carlin man, missing in the mountains near Wildhorse Reservoir since late yesterday afternoon, was found this morning by Elko County Sheriffs Department deputies, according to Steve Shadden, department spokesman.

David B. was snowmo-biling with a friend when they became separated at about 5 p.m. yesterday in the Sunflower Flat area near Waterlog Summit in northern Elko County, said Shadden. Rescue crews searched the area until 3 a.m. today when the search.