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Orange Bowl rout ends Stanford's drought SPORTS, 1D Reno gazette-journal ONLINEATRGJ.COM TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2011 75 CENTS Jl rui WALMART SHOOTING Victims describe fleeing gunfire By Jaclyn O'Malley jomalleyrg.com John Gillane told a Reno police detective that losing two i li His address forecasts streamlined government i 4 former wives to others, a recent eviction and having had his job hours reduced while health insurance premiums (TV vL PHOTOS BY MARILYN NEWTONRGJ increased led John Gillane to the shooting and wounding of three supervisors at the Kietzke Lane Walmart, court testimony showed. Gillane, 45, said he Felt as though he was "taking on Goliath" when he fired gunshots Oct. 29 at managers Richard Burns, Rick Sanders and Eric Hill, according to detective Zachary Thew during a preliminary hearing Monday in Reno Justice Court. Sanders and Burns testified that they were trying to flee Gillane when they were shot. see SHOOTING, 3A WHAT'S NEXT Justice of the Peace Pete Sferrazza ruled that John Gillane be bound over for trial on charges of attempted murder with a deadly weapon, battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm, assault with a deadly weapon and carrying a concealed weapon.

An arraignment date has yet to be set. ON RGJ.COM Log on for highlights from Monday's preliminary hearing. Brian Sandoval is sworn in as Nevada's new governor Monday morning as the oath is administered by Michael Douglas, left, chief justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, on the front steps of the state Capitol building in Carson City. Sandoval's wife, Kathleen, right, holds the Bible. Sandoval became Nevada's 30th governor.

INAUGURATION DAY NOTEBOOK First lady hits the ground running in her new role By Ray Hagar rhagarrgj.com The inauguration of Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday in Carson City was all about "optimism" in the face of Nevada's economic problems. Nevada's new governor mentioned the word at least eight times in a speech that lasted less than 15 minutes and was given to a crowd of about 400 from the front steps of the state Capitol building. Even though Nevada leads the nation in unemployment and is wrestling with issues of foreclosures and additional job losses, Sandoval's message as clear: Things will get better if Nevada works together and shares the sacrifice necessary to get the state's economy running well again. "My fellow Nevadans, it has been said that optimism is the foundation of courage," Sandoval said.

"And rarely has our state been so in need of courage. Perhaps never has optimism been so necessary to bolster the courage of our fellow citizens who hunger for a Nevada filled with promise, progress and prosperity." That prosperity will come with a price, and some will share the- sacrifice more than others, Democrats said. Sandoval vowed that Nevada's government will be smaller and more efficient by 2014, the final year of Sandoval's term. "This will not be easy," Sandoval said in his speech. "I find no satisfaction in the difficult decisions that we must soon make." Afterward, Sandoval said that a smaller state government could mean fewer state-government jobs.

"As I have talked about, we will be consolidating state agencies," Sandoval said in a media briefing. "We are going to be consolidating positions, and that was the point of that statement in the inaugural address." Sandoval got right to work after the ceremony, signing executive orders to put a freeze on all proposed administrative SEE SANDOVAL, 3A By Guy Clifton gdijtonrgj.com If her first hours on the job are any indication, Kathleen Sandoval will make a smooth transition to the role of Nevada's first lady. The first family, which includes children James, Maddy and Marisa, hadn't completely moved in when Kathleen Sandoval took time Sunday to meet with U.S. Coast Guard veteran Jesse Massey and his three daughters, Elexi, Anaya and Emani, who were visiting Carson City this week from San Ramon, Calif. "She came down and met us and gave us a tour," said James Massey, who brought his daughters to Monday's inauguration, where they held an American flag throughout the hourlong ceremony.

"I'm a veteran. For her to take the time to do that was something I'll never forget and something my daughters will never forget." Taking on important causes has become a tradition for Nevada's first ladies. Dema Guinn championed breast cancer research, while Dawn Gibbons was front and center on the issue of methamphetamine. SEE NOTEBOOK, 3A WHAT'S NEXT Sandoval inherits a state battered by the recession. Nevada's 14.3 percent jobless rate is highest in the nation, and the state also leads the country in bankruptcies and foreclosures.

The state faces a budget shortfall of $1 billion to $3 billion, and Sandoval, 47, has said raising taxes is not an option. He has not released details of his budget but said spending should be rolled back to 2007 revenue levels. Source: Associated Press CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Nevada's five other constitutional officers also were sworn in Monday. They are: Lt. Gov.

Brian Krolicki, Secretary of State Ross Miller, Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto, Treasurer Kate Marshall and Controller Kim Wallinall won re-election in November. Krolicki is a Republican; the others are Democrats. Supreme Court Justices Ron Parraguirre and James Hardesty, who ran unopposed, were sworn, in to new six-year terms. ON RGJ.COM Employers see hope in coming year vi tsswii K' ft i'i Z-T fc-r 1 V' i. i A crowd gathers Monday in front of the state Capitol building ahead of the ceremony.

Sandoval and five other state officers were sworn in. STAFF REPORT As 201 1 gets under way, employers are getting some hopeful news on the economic front. A survey released Monday by the Employer Associations of America shows more than six in 10 employers believe the economy in 2011 will be the same as 2010 and nearly one-half foresee a slight increase in sales and revenue. The organization's first such survey, conducted online in November and December, elicited 257 responses in Nevada, most from the north. See full wry on page 6 A Log on for the complete text of Gov.

Brian Sandoval's speech and an inauguration photo gallery. T0DArS WICK READ HEADACHES MAY BE YOUR BODY TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING Headaches can tell a lot about a person. They can indicate things you're doing that aren't good for you. They also can warn of serious illness. LOCAL LIFE.

1C MYSTERIOUS BIRD DEATHS MIGHT HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY TRAUMA A mysterious event that caused thousands of red-wing blackbirds to rain down from the sky New Year's Eve in an Arkansas town might have occurred when loud noises or fireworks frightened a flock, causing them to fly into buildings and other obstacles, an expert says. NATION WORLD, 1B TODAY'S OBITUARIES ARE ON PAGE 2B. ONLINE EXCLUSIVE I YOUR COMPLETE KRAFT BOWL GUIDE Looking for up-to-the-minute coverage of the Nevada Wolf Pack's journey to the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl on Sunday We've got photos, videos and more all in one place plus a link to our daily Pack poll question. RGJ.COMKRAFTBOWL Sponsored by Charter Breathe easy in the new year. If you have had significant exposure to second-hand smoke, or are a former or current smoker, a low-dose lung CT screening can detect lung cancer earlier.

Call 775-982-8100 today to schedule a screening for $299 or learn more at renown.orglung. GADGET SHOW TO BRING FIERCER COMPETITION TO APPLE'S IPAD Apple rivals are making a bigger push at this week's International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, betting they can challenge the iPad-maker with high-definition touch screens and cameras for video chatting and taking photos. BUSINESS, 6A FRESNO STATE GIVES NEVADA ITS FIRST CONFERENCE LOSS The Wolf Pack wasn't able to hold on to a second-half lead, falling to Fresno State. SPORTS. ID SKILL EXPERTISE.

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