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RENO GAZETTE SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2003 Bush education official stresses reading skills By Carla Roccapriore RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL As America endeavors to leave no child behind, school districts will need help from parents and the business community, a Bush administration official told Washoe County's business and education representatives Friday. School districts must also separate test scores by various ethnic groups, said Leslie Sanchez, executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. Sanchez addressed the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern Nevada at the Reno Hilton. Reno Auto preview of By Pedro Morales RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL The 23rd annual Reno Auto Show, called the largest ever by organizers, was as exciting for car dealers as it was for the thousands of people who admired hundreds of glistening vehicles. "(The event) gives you a year's worth of customers in three days," Frank Anderson, new car manager at Bill Pearce Honda, said Friday.

This year's show features more than 400 vehicles from 18 dealers in Northern Nevada. Sponsored by the Reno Sparks New Car Dealers Association, the exhibition featured a sea of freshly polished new cars. "It's the best opportunity for consumer to shop and compare and make the best deal of the year. Instead of spending three days you could spend three hours, make a deal and drive out of here," said Jim Minor, the show's promoter for 20 years. General test data might show a whole school is progressing but could miss non-native English speakers who are struggling, she said.

"A lot of schools didn't want to do that, to show that data," Sanchez said. Washoe County school officials said last month that such reporting, which would require scores be separated into eight groups, could cause more schools to be designated "in need of improvement" and after two years end up on "school choice." Parents would then be able to send their child to another school and the district would foot the bill for transportation. No Child Left Behind puts em- Show provides 2003 models IF YOU GO When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Reno Sparks Convention Center Cost: Free admission, Free parking "For us, it's an opportunity for the public to come and look at everything that's out there," said Jim Dale of Nissan of Reno. He said even though the dealers may not sell a large number of cars this weekend, many people will remember what they saw at the show and buy later. This year's highlights include the Hummer H2, the Mitsubishi Outlander, the BMW X5 and Honda's Element. Reno resident Jack Holderfield, 22, stood transfixed at the white 2003 Nissan 350Z, as several people took turns imagining themselves as drivers.

"It's getting into the future, it's ahead of it's time," said Holderfield. to discuss appointment Marangi and his wife Diann have seven children, 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Aldean is the president of the Glenbrook a development firm, and has been active in community affairs. She is host of Carson Crossfire television show, member of the city's Charter Review Committee, former chairman ofthe Western Nevada Community College Foundation board of trustees and past Carson City Chamber of Commerce president. "I got a lot of encouragement from people I know to apply for the position," she said.

"It's not a decision I made immediately; I know the supervisors work very hard. I have no illusions about what is going to be expected of me." Aldean and her husband, former Carson City Public Works director Jay Aldean, are the parents ofSkyler, 16. They have been Carson City residents since 1989. Radtke, a retired Northrup Corp. telecommunications manager, moved to Carson City in 1994.

Echols From 1C From 1C Young questioned Pat Echols about her motives in testifying on her son's behalf. "Do you love your son?" he asked. "I would give my life for my son," she said. "Would you lie for him?" Young asked. "I would not lie for him.

There's another mother in this courtroom who does not have her son, and I "I feel I can bring some good business practices to Carson City," he said. "I have a lot of real experience from building large facilities, to roads to telecommunications. I have always thought you can sit back and talk but if you really want to do something, you have to step forward and be on board." He and his wife Mary Ellen have two grown sons, Todd and Don, who live in Carson City. For two years, Radtke operated Corporate Assistance in Carson City which helped write technical plans for Carson City, Yerington and the South Lyon Medical Center and wide area network plans for Douglas County. Mayor Ray Masayko said Friday supervisors are to discuss Plank's replacement attheir meeting Thursday, but likely would hold off on making a decision.

"They will probably call a special meeting for Jan. 24 for those folks to appear before the board and the board can discuss and come to consensus about the appointment. The application process remains open until we make the appointment," Masayko said. would not lie," Echols said. But during cross-examination, Deputy District Attorney Jason Woodbury questioned whether the killing was accidental.

"It's true, isn't it, that you never heard the words that (Anthony Echols) 'accidentally' shot Rick Albrecht?" Woodbury asked. "I had the impression that it was an accident because he said, 'I never meant for this to happen she said. Anthony Echols is expected to take the stand when the trial resumes on Monday. Dickson DR REALTY Rely on a Reno Native for honest answers to all Marilyn Minor Real Estate needs. (775) 742-1280 (775) 284-3031 your dicksonrealty.com 882-2060 gncu.org CASERT UNIONS CREDIT ENION City State.

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About 40 percent of all fourth-graders nationally and 16 percent of Hispanics read at or above grade level, she said. Eloy Castro, school district graduation specialist, said students gain confidence learning to read and get the extra push to go on. "Reading is a key component for students not dropping out," Castro said. Castro asked Sanchez if any financial support is going toward programs that help those now in middle or high school learn to read. Sanchez said Bush prefers to look at prevention and examining research to see what are the best programs to fund at the secondary level.

She said Bush thinks that if children learn to read by third grade, it'll solve 50 percent of the dropout problem.School district spokesman Steve Mulvenon asked Sanchez if there were model programs in place to reach nonEnglish speaking parents. She said a best practices manual is being put together now but what works in one community might not work in others. Some districts have put together three-to-six-week "parent academies" after going door to door on weekends with bilingual speakers living in the neighborhoods, Sanchez said. "If you show respect to go to their home, they'll come to you," Sanchez said. "That's not traditional but it's what's so unique." George Herrera, president and CEO of the U.S Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said Hispanics today enroll more children in the first grade than any other ethnic group and such youths need role models and tools to be successful.

The success of Hispanics in the sports and entertainment industries is widely publicized, but such success is rare, he said. "We see the Jennifer Lopezes and Sammy Sosas and so on," Herrera said. "But we do a poor job ofletting them know the CEO of Frito Lay is Latino." The district has 175 partners in education, said Debbie DeLauer, Education Collaborative partner coordinator. "We really need more, espe. cially from the Hispanic community," DeLauer said.

CARSON, DOUGLAS AREA EVENTS settle case Spoon River Anthology: Carson Performing Arts takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. today, 2 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. Jan. 16 and 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 17-18 at the Carson Community Center, 851 E. William Carson City. The play followsthe lives of residents of a small town in the Midwest over several generations. Cost: $6, $5 seniors and students, $4 children and Carson High School students.

Details: 283- 1684. Winter Wine All That Jazz: This benefit for the Carson Advocates for Cancer Care goes from 7-10 p.m. today at the Carson Nugget Ballroom. Highlightsinclude wines, food, a silent auction and entertainment by Russ Lindquist's Sierra Swing Big Band. Cost: $25.

Details: 883- 7477. My Dinner with the Mysterious Stranger: The show hosted by Mark Twain, portrayed by John Benneth, accompanies a gourmet dinner beginning at 6 p.m. today and each Saturday through Jan. 25 at the Mackay Mansion, Flowery and South 1 BIRTHS streets, Virginia City. Cost: $125.

Details: 847-5208 for reservations. Reno Tail Club: This club meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday and on the third Wednesday of each month for dinner at Hamdogs, 1457 Industrial Way, Gardnerville. Log onto www.tall.org/clubs/cal/ sierra. Cost: Free admission.

Details: 266-4881 Airstream RV Club: The Wally Byam Caravan Club International meets at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Station Grill and Rotisserie, 1105 S. Carson Carson City. The group will plan up coming trips and rallies. Free.

Details: Ann at 266- 3435. Tom Paxton: The 1960s Greenwich Village singer-songwriter performs at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Brewery Arts Center's Performance Hall, 551 W. King St.

in Carson City. Cost: $18 general, $15 students and seniors, $5 students with valid ID, free for children 12 and younger. Details: 883-1976 or www.breweryarts.org. Saint Mary's of Reno, a daughter, Jan. 10, Medical Center PEREZ: To Ezequiel and Veronica Regional 2003.

of Reno, a son, Jan. 9, 2003. ALOIA: To Jason D. and Deanna M. of Reno, a daughter, Jan.

9, Washoe 2003. CAMARGO: To Epifanio and Medical Center Gonzala of Reno, a daughter, Jan. BAKER-PORRAZ: To Rachel M. 9, 2003. Baker and David A.

Porraz of COOPER: To Rocky J. and Cynthia Sparks, a daughter, Jan. 9, E. of Reno, a daughter, Jan. 7, 2003.

2003. KEJU: To Jimmy T. and Winifred J. HERR: To James M. and Tisha M.

of Reno, a daughter, Jan. 9, 2003. of Reno, a son, Jan. 10, 2003. KONG: To John S.

and Gemma R. MARTINEZ: To Ignacio and of Sparks, a daughter, Jan. 8, Maricela R. of Sparks, a daughter, 2003. Jan.

9, 2003. VELASCO: To Benito J. and MCKENZIE-DAY: To Kimberly K. Jacquiline Q. of Sparks, a McKenzie and Christopher J.

Day daughter, Jan. 8, 2003. has been said many times, but it still deserves repeating today, and that is "in the 1950's and 1960's Reno was home to a cast of characters that would have made Damon Runyon salivate." One of that unique ensemble was "Bud" Moon, a recognizable voice and face on local radio and television during his long career as an automobile sales pitchman. Like many of that cast of yesteryear (Harry Drackert, Chick Bennett, Harry Parker, "Cactus" Tom and Harry Frost, to name a few) Bud chose to dress in the easily recognized staples of western gear such as Stetson hat, boots, gaucho or bolo tie and prominent belt buckle. His outfit stood him in good stead when we served together on the Reno Rodeo Board of Directors.

Outgoing and convincing, he was a good salesman for Reno's original "special event." Never at a loss for words, he easily dominated the conversation at business and social gatherings and by the time he left the room everyone knew who "your old friend Bud Moon" was. He also loved the art of the practical joke, which has all but disappeared in the America of today. He particularly enjoyed making himself the butt of most of those jokes and his best in my estimation was when he would be in conversation with legitimate ranch owners and he would whip out his business card which proudly stated, "Bud Moon, owner of OLEO ACRES, just a cheap Harry Spencer is a freelance writer in Reno. Bud Moon, 90, died Jan. 3, 2003.

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The judge said he wants to hear from all parties on whether remaining issues over personal property can be resolved through mediation or whether a trial will be needed. If a trial is held, Hardesty said he's aiming for mid-April and anticipates it to last one day. The crux of the personal property dispute centers around claims made by Steve Achard, the son of one of three Dangberg sisters who lived at the ranch, and Douglas County officials. In a meeting last month, Douglas County commissioners and proponents of a heritage museum at the ranch said the intent of the sisters in donating the property for a museum strengthened in a 1990 probate ruling was for most of the personal belongings to remain at the site. Achard has completed an inventory of items at the ranch, which he says were given to him by his mother and his two aunts.

Representatives of the Glide estate and Achard have reached an agreement on items remaining at the site based on previous court rulings except for 143 specifically given to the county. "All the remaining items are personal property. And we've reached agreement with the Glide estate on their distribution. The county is time-barred from coming back at this late date" and making claims, said Deborah Palmer, lawyer for Achard. But Morris said such an agreement isn't binding, until a final court resolution.

he said he's hoping a trial can be avoided. Lawyer Milos Terzich, representing the Glide estate, said his clients want the dispute to end as quickly as possible. He said the agreement with Achard was reached to help bring the case to a conclusion. Katrina Glide died in 1995. Her sisters, Ruth Achard and Margaret McDonald, died in the late 1980s.

Terzich and Palmer said their clients are willing to mediate remaining issues over personal property ownership. Morris said he will take the question to county commissioners. The board is scheduled to meet Jan. 23. For the past several years, state parks officials and others interested in preserving the valley's rich agricultural heritage have pressed for the site along the East Fork of the Carson River to become a showcase museum.

They have stressed its historic significance, noting it was settled by valley pioneer H.F. Dangberg Sr. in 1857. Obituaries Paid Advertisement William F. Jopling, 73, of Pollock Pines, CA, died Dec.

11, 2002, in Pollock Pines, CA. He was a native of Milwaukee, WI, graduated from Purdue University, served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict, retired from public service the California State withe Health Dept. He was active in local civic affairs and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Diane and grandson, Donovan of Sparks, NV; his son, Paul of Gig Harbor, WA; sister, Barbara of Alexandria, VA nephew, Barney of Nags Harbor, NC.

William F. Earl Montrell, III JOPLING DOUGLASS 1 MEMORY In Loving Memory of Earl Montrell Douglass III age 75 passed away on the night of Jan. 7th 2003. He was WWII Veteran, worked as a Navy Diver and flew for the Civil Air Patrol. Earl moved to Reno in 1960.

He is survived by wife Ruth, his daughter Carol, son Jim and grandchildren and the great best grand- huswas band and will be greatly missed. He is now resting in peace in Jesus Arms. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Mountain View Mortuary Etta Maye I. Frerking JACKSON Etta Maye Jackson, 95, of Reno, passed away peacefully at The Inn of Summit Ridge in Reno on Jan.

7, 2003. Etta Maye was born to Louis and Christine (Schott) Frerking on May 8, 1907, in Eureka, S. She completed her education in Mitchell, 5. Dakota and taught school, plus was a junior high principal until 1935. Etta Maye was married to Edwin L.

Jackson, and moved to Reno in 1935, where she became a homemaker. She was very active for years in her church, the First Congregational Church on Sunnyside Dr. and the Nevada Rebekah Lodge where she held many offices. She loved her family, her handworkcrocheting, knitting crafts, her yard and flowers, and traveling. She was very much loved by her family and the many friends she made over the years and she will be deeply missed.

She truly loved Nevada and was very knowledgeable about its history. Etta Maye was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of 49 years. She is survived by her sons, Edwin L. Jackson, Jr. and his wife, Jan of Reno; and Robert A.

Jackson his wife, Victoria, also of Reno; 3 grandchildren; 7 great grandchiland 2 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Louis King and his wife, Olive of Wenatchee, WA; and her sister, Elsie Christine Gould of Kingman, AZ; and 3 nephews. At Etta Maye's request, there will be no funeral, however, there will be a private memorial service at the Mountain View Cemetery's peace garden. Arrangements were entrusted to Mountain View Mortuary. PEPION JoAnn Arthur Andrews Pepion, 62, of Wadsworth, NV, died Wednesday, January 8, 2003, at her residence.

JoAnn was born in Reno, NV, on Nov. 21, 1940 to George and Marie Andrews Pepion. She was a graduate of Washoe High class of 1992, she had also attended the Stewart Indian School. She member of the Native American Indian Church. Surviving; husband, Webster Arthur of Wadsworth, NV; sons, Boyd Arthur and Troy of Wadsworth, NV; Guy Arthur of Las Vegas; daughters; Mary Hanna and Margie Gunshows of Washington; Brenda Blaine and Racuel Arthur of Wadsworth; Venus Arthur of Bridgeport, CA; 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

We all love you and you will be missed very much. Safe journey My Love, Our Mother and Grandma. Friends may call the family residence, 456 Owl Wadsworth, 1-6 PM on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003. Services will be held on Jan.

13, 2003, 2:00 PM, at Wadsworth Gymnasium. How To PUBLISH AN OBITUARY Fax your notice to: (775) 788-6436 Call: (775) 327-6748 Email your notice to: I.