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16 ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS, Elko, Nevada Wednesday, October 13, 1993 Neva fin, netrs summary (If lent Citizens protest elevation of tortoise over humans Ceremony; Schoolchildren attended a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for a new elementary school in the town of Eureka. Those wielding shovels are: from left, Rebecca Rowley, elementary school principal; Janis Larsen, Eureka County school board clerk; David Muhlestein, president of MGM Construction Company of Salt Lake City; Superintendent of Schools David Lannigan; and architect Jack Sheehan of Sheehan-Van Woert of Reno. The school board recently awarHpd a Q3Q nm nnntrart ft Ji if gunnery range, northwest of Las Vegas. The competition tests the combat skills of Air Force pilots and the ability of air and ground crews to work together in simulated battle conditions. Seventeen teams will compete in the event, which continues though Oct 23, when winners will be announced.

Gen. John Michael Loh, who heads the Air Combat Command in Lan-gley, said Gunsmoke will take on added importance as the Air Force adapts to the changing size of the military. "As we draw down our base and force structure, it's vital that we continue to improve our ability to meet existing and future combat challenges," Loh said. For the first time, bomber pilots will be included in the competition, which in previous years was limited to fighter jets and crews. Teams flying BIB Lancer and B-52 Stratofor-tress aircraft will vie not only for bragging rights as best bombers but for the overall competition crown.

Fighters slated to compete are the A-10 Thunderbolt II, which won Gunsmoke SI, the F-15E Strike Eagle, the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Fill. Some 800 participants with 77 aircraft and more than 600 support personnel will compete in the event. Each team will fly three sorties over the next week. LAS VEGAS (AP) The desert tortoise is receiving more consideration than people who live in the West and Southwest, a federal panel has been told. "It is absolutely pathetic to think that tortoises take precedence over people," Dick Camp, a Las Vegas construction worker, told the panel Tuesday.

More than 30 speakers appeared before a three-member Interior Department panel to attack a federal plan which would designate a critical habitat zone for the tortoises. The Fish and Wildlife Service says the designation could lead to some restrictions in construction, grazing, mining and off-road vehicle use. The habitat zone would limit public use of some 6.6 million acres of land in Nevada, California, Utah and Arizona. The Mojave desert tortoise is listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, giving the reptile federal protection. Cattleman Rob Blair said studies should be conducted before the government takes land away.

Blair said there are more tortoises in southern Nevada now than 100 years ago. If the land is designated as a critical habitat zone, government agencies that manage the land the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service and National Park Service would be required to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service on any activities that could harm the tortoises. to MGM Construction for the facility, slated for completion in August It will be on an eight-acre site on a hill at the south end of town. Drawings of the 13-classroom school, at right, were displayed by Sheehan-Van Woert at a reception following the ceremony. Democrats begin push Trustees choose iiummran wage for self-insurance plan to raise WASHINGTON (AP) Labor Secretary Robert Reich says the minimum hourly wage could be raised by 50 cents, to $4.75, without costing jobs, and one leading House Democrat wants a even larger increase.

House Budget Committee Chairman Martin Sabo, proposed today boosting the minimum wage to $6.50 an hour. "If someone's working full time, they shouldn't have to depend on public support for basic food and housing," the liberal Sabo told reporters. Sabo conceded that his plan "probably won't excite" the Clinton administration. He also said he had so far State lands In a unanimous decision, the Elko County school board yesterday approved CDS of Nevada to become the district's third-party administrator for its new self-insurance plan. CDS, based in Reno and Las Vegas, is the largest administrator of self-insured workers' compensation programs in Nevada, and presently administers programs for about 50 entities in the state, including the Washoe and Clark County school districts.

Elko County School District insurance representative Stephen Hill pointed out that in its 15 years of existence, CDS has never lost a client. Trustees said they were impressed by CDS's excellent reputation. "I'm impressed by the fact they have experience," said board President Jeoffry Dahl. "That's an important consideration." Trustee Don Hewitt agreed and added, "Their list of clients reads like a who's who of people who've left SIIS (State Industrial Insurance System)." The board now will begin establishing a workplace safety program and organizing a safety committee, which is required by state law for all self-insured employers having more than 25 employees. The district must establish the program and carry out to meet in Washington Nevada Legislature's Committee Almost R7 nprrpnt nf land in Ne- Nevada Legislature's Committee Almost 87 percent of land in Ne v) an hour without any effect on job loss," he said in response to a question at a National Press Club luncheon yesterday.

"The question is how best to allocate that 50-cent increase between real wage increases, health care costs or any other benefit for employees." Reich did not say whether he still favors automatic adjustments to reflect future inflation. He had said in a memo to Clinton last summer that indexing "is a minimum prerequisite to reaching the goal of lifting families of four with full-time workers out of poverty." If the wage were indexed, it would automatically rise each year. Congressional approval now is required for any increase. Weather Elko, Spring Creek and vicinity: Tonight, a chance of showers; lows, 35 to 40. Tomorrow through Friday, chance of showers, highs near 60; lows, 35 to 40.

Elko's low tonight, 36; high tomorrow, 59; low tomorrow night, 36. For northeastern Nevada: Tonight, scattered showers; lows, middle 30s to lower 40s. Tomorrow through Friday, scattered showers; highs, upper 50s to lower 60s; lows, middle 30s to lower 40s. Battle Mountain's low tonight, 38; high tomorrow, 63; low tomorrow night, 38. Jackpot temperatures, 3760AJ7.

Extended outlook for northeastern Nevada for Saturday and Sunday: Scattered showers, Saturday; fair, Sunday, highs, middle 50s to lower 60s; lows, upper 20s and 30s. Weather at Elko for the 24-hour period ending at 11 a.mj HighLow (Precip) WILDHORSE 58 31' WINN 67 420(1) ELKO 62 39 COD RENO 71 46 ELY 63V 30" AUSTIN 64V 42 TONOPAH 69 40 SLC: 82V 44 (T) BOISE: 69V SI FRISCO: 74 56 VEGAS 83V Elko statistics Record High: 83, '91; Low: 13, '85 Mo. Pep: 26 In. Water Yean 26 in. Tomorrow: Sunrise, Sunset, Entries sought for parade Entries are being sought for the sixth annual Nevada Day Parade, according to parade chairman Jim Conner of the Elko Jaycees.

An entry blank appears on Page 9. The parade will be held at 11 a.m. Oct 30 through downtown Elko. Nevada Day is Oct 31. The theme for this year's parade is "Silver and Gold: Nevada's Past and Future." Elko High School and Spring Creek High School bands will perform, said Conner.

Those interested should call Conner at 738-7991. Camp told the panel the government was "trying to take freedom and lands away from people who have been here for years and years." William Soto of the Soto Ranch in Needles, said the Fish and Wildlife Service is not giving citizens enough time to comment on the issue. The Interior Department will accept written comments on the proposal through Oct 29. The comments will be included in a final document that must be submitted to the Interior Department by Dec. 15 for its approval.

Gunless crimes RENO (AP) Three out of every four robberies, assaults or killings in Reno dont involve the use of a gun. According to Reno police, guns were used in just 24 percent of those crimes committed during the first seven months of this Of the 151 robberies logged by police through July, 40 were committed with guns and 28 involved knives or other weapons. In 83 cases, assailants relied on just physical force or fear. Gunsmoke LAS VEGAS CAP) Top Air Force pilots and crews from American bases worldwide begin arriving Thursday for Gunsmoke '93 competition. The air-to-surface gunnery competition is held every two years at the Nellis Air Force Base bombing and its requirements within 90 days.

Trustees will continue the discussion of the program's organization at their Oct 26 meeting. In other action, the board suspended three eighth-grade Spring Creek High School (SCHS) students for the rest of the semester for possession of a pellet gun on campus. The names of the students were not released. "We're not going to allow any weapons on school grounds," said Superintendent Paul Billings, who added that one of the 13-year-old boys had been telling other students the pellet gun was a 9mm automatic. Under state law, students who are found in the possession of a dangerous weapon on school grounds or at a school-sponsored activity must be expelled from the school for at least one semester, though they may be placed in an alternative school.

The three students have been placed in an alternative program at Elko High School for the remainder of the semester. The board also approved new procedures for arresting a student on school grounds. The new procedure expands the present policy by adding that "each actual arrest should be on an individual basis as to where and how the arrest will be made," and "if an ar ful parade for these folks," he said today. He said he has asked the Elko High School Band to be in the parade, and is contacting various organizations in town seeking entries. Those interested in being in the parade can contact D'Orazio at IGA at 738-2050 or Couchum at 738-2627.

Entry blanks are available at the supermarket and can be turned in there. D'Orazio said the parade entries will be following the traditional downtown route beginning on Commercial Street, going to Third Street and turning onto Idaho Street, but they will finish at the Elko Convention Center rather than stop at 12th Street. Meanwhile, Manuel Couchum, a volunteer with the Western Shoshone Historic Preservation Society, said the society received the Chief Frank Temoke I' 1 v. i i-. -V -v.

fi' on Public Lands is scheduled to meet today and tomorrow in Washington, D.C., with congressional representatives and federal officials concerned with public land issues. The panel, chaired by Sen. Dean Rhoads, R-Tuscarora, was formed in 1983 as a permanent committee of the Nevada Legislature. Its purpose is to review and comment on federal land management policies and practices as well as to provide a public forum for the discussion of public-land matters. The committee meets annually in Washington to "emphasize positions taken on public lands issues by the Nevada Legislature," Rhoads said in a news release.

The meetings "provide an important opportunity for the committee to discuss with federal policymakers the difficulties encountered by many Nevada residents and business people as a result of federal control of so much of our land." Rhoads said. Youth powwow set for Oct. 23 CDS rest is necessary and there is no administrator present, the arresting officer shall make the arrest and notify the administration as soon as possible." The new procedure gives school authorities more flexibility to deal with each situation individually, instead of using a tightly structured "cookbook approach" that Billings said often doesn't work. "There are times when you know there's a danger and you've got to do something," Billings said. The board also: Approved a request authorizing the superintendent to act as the district representative when applying for and receiving state and federal funding for district employees who work on federal lands.

Approved the purchase of three used 1993 Ford Tauruses from Gallagher Ford at a cost of $11,995 each. The vehicles, for the use of administrators, have about 14,000 miles each and are in good condition, according to Bert Elliott, assistant director of instruction. Received a construction update on SCHS from Clerk of the Works John Bland. The gymnasium, which had an original contract completion date of Aug. 1, is now slated to open in mid-November.

parade in Elko city's permission to use the city park for traditional tepees for overnight camping and various programs during the powwow weekend. He said in a news release that the society made arrangements with the city for tepees in the park in order to promote the powwow. The Elko County Sheriffs Posse has volunteered to provide security for the park while the tepees are in place, and Elko Police Chief Bob Songer said the city also would patrol the park at that time, Manuel Couchum said. He also said the society has agreed to provide lunch for those attending the powwow royalty pageant at Northeastern Nevada Museum theater on Oct 21. The pageant begins at 10 a.m.

Information on the society's efforts is available by calling Manuel Couchum at 738-2627 or the societv office at 738-7070. For the powwow, the grand entry of dancers is slated for 7 p.m. Oct. 22, 1 and 7 p.m. Oct.

23 and 1 p.m. Oct. 24. They will be followed each day by competition dancing. There also will be a sunrise breakfast at 7 a.m.

Saturday at the gym; and a free barbecue Sunday, beginning at 9:30 a.m. More information on food and craft booth fees and space at the powwow is available by calling Becky Couchum at 7382627 and leaving a meassage or calling chairman Danena Ike at 738-7606 after 5 p.m. All the powwow events are open to the public at no charge. The fandango is planned by the Elko Colony senior citizens. It will include round dancing, a rain and snow blessing, hand games and card games.

The rain and snow dancing is planned for sundown Oct 22, and the next day, hand games and card games will begin at 1 p.m. There also will be games that Sunday. gotten no reaction from other congressional Democrats. Sabo also proposed limiting tax deductions for corporate salaries that are more than 25 times greater than what that company's lowest-paid workers receive. "It's a statement of fundamental values," he said.

"The kind of polarization going on in this country is very, very dangerous." President Clinton, who had urged a minimum wage increase during his campaign, had asked Reich for his recommendations for raising the wage floor. "My conclusion is that the minimum wage could be raised to $4.75 committee vada is federally controlled. The committe is scheduled to meet with representatives of the American Mining Congress, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), White House Intergovernmental Affairs Office, National Cattlemen's Association, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the Nevada congressional delegation. Topics for discussion include mining reform, BLM and forest service management, wildlife and endangered species, property rights, livestock grazing and environmental resources. Committee members also include Sens.

Mark James, R-Las Vegas and Mike McGinness, R-Fallon; Assemblymen John Marvel, R-Battle Mountain, vice chairman, Roy Neighbors, D-Tonopah, and John Regan, D-Las Vegas; and Clark County Commissioner Karen Hayes, D-Las Vegas. again in 1946 and the group has played in Elko and throughout the state for the past 35 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the musicians' union. Survivors include his wife, Donna of Elko; sons, Ross of Las Vegas and Tom of Aston, daughters, Tanna Thompson of Las Vegas and Diane Price of Springfield, brothers, Emil and John of Elko; sister. Vera Leary of Reno; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Constance Matys; brother, Walter Matys; and a sister, Sonia Tracy. Contributions in his memory are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Multiple Sclerosis Association. Dow Jones (AP) Closing Dow-Jones stock averages for Wednesday, Oct 13. Open High Low Close Chg 30 Ind 3592.01 2S2SM 3574.12 3603.19 410.06 20 Tni 1640.53 166m 162621 1645.23 8.12 15 I'll 241.50 242.68 238.80 240.51 115 65 Stk 1328.05 1341.50 1318.61 1330.63 102 Indus 27,773,300 Tran 4210.5O0 Utils 4,929,100 65 Stk 36,912,900 Big Board volume at 4 p.m. EST totaled 290.89 million shares, against 263.94 million last session.

Rosary for Gene Matys scheduled for 6 tonight An Elko Te-Moak Youth Powwow parade featuring Indian dancers and Western Shoshone Chief Frank Te-moke as grand marshal is scheduled for 11 a.m. Oct 23 in downtown Elko. The parade also will include entries from the general public, and there will be three award categories commercial, noncommercial and all-Indian, said one of the organizers, Becky Couchum of Elko. Temoke, 90, of Ruby Valley is the traditional chief of the Western Shoshone. His great-great grandfather, Chief Te-Moak, signed the Ruby Valley Treaty with the U.S.

government on Oct. 1, 1863, near Fort Ruby. Dancers who will be competing in the three-day powwow, slated for Oct. 22-24 at the Elko Colony Gym, will be appearing in the parade for extra competition points, Couchum said. The host drum for the powwow, Red Bull, originally from North Bat-tleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, and other drum groups are expected to join the parade, she said.

Along with the powwow and parade, there are plans for tepees to be erected at the city park and the Nevada Intertribal Council convention is the same weekend at the Elko Convention Center. There also will be fandango events at the Elko Colony arts and crafts building that Friday through Sunday. "Everything is going on Indian that weekend," said Couchum, who is a member of the powwow committee as well as organizing the parade with the help of Fernessa Franco and Gary D'Orazio, owner of IGA Family Food and Drug. D'Orazio said he is coordinating the parade with the support of the Elko Lions Club. He is vice president of the club, which agreed "to do everything we can to make it a success The Rosary will be recited at 6 tonight at Burns Funeral Chapel of Eugene M.

"Gene" Matys, 71, who died at his home here yesterday. Burial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. tomorrow at St Joseph's Catholic Church. The Rev. Jim Setelik will officiate.

Cremation will be at Sunset Crematory. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Guski, Bill Leary, John Matys, Emil Matys, Ross Matys, Tom Matys and Anthony Thompson. Matys was born July 1, 1922, in Chester, and was reared in that area. He began playing the drums in the family band at age 10 and, except for World War II, had continued with the Matys Brothers until the time of his death. He served on a hospital ship in the U.S.

Navy during the war, from December 1942 to January 1948. He also played in the ship's band. The Matys Brothers Band formed CITIZEN OF THE YEAR POTLUCK October 16 at 6 p.m. Carlin Firehouse Persons attending please bring the following: A-H: Hot Dish I Salads or Veggies Q-Z: Desserts Plates, utensils, beverages and rolls provided For more Information, 754-6354.