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Nevada Briefing THURSDAY 2B JANUARY 30, 1992 A daily look at people and events making news in Nevada. Nichols Boulevard, 800 block vehicle burglary. Oppio Street, 1 800 block vehicle burglary. Pyramid ay, 1 000 block vehicle burglary. RENO Jan.

28 Berrum Place, 1 100 block battery with a deadly weapon. Broadway Boulevard, 800 block vehicle burglary. Chavez Drive, 2700 block grand larceny. Commercial Row and West Street strong-arm robberv. Court Street, 10 block vehicle burglary.

East Fourth Street, 1 000 block room burglary. Jones Street, 1 100 block vehicle burglary. Keystone Avenue, 200 block commercial burglary. Lake Street, 400 block room burglary. Mae Anne Avenue, 6400 block vehicle burglary.

Meadowood Mall Circle, 6200 block grand larcenv. Mira Loma Drive, 4500 block grand larceny. North Arlington Avenue, 400 block grand larceny. North Sierra Street, 500 block vehicle burglary. Nutmeg Place, 900 block grand larceny.

Second and Ralston streets battery with a deadly weapon. Smithridge Park, 1 00 block grand larceny. West Second Street, 700 block vehicle burglary. Arizona woman kidnapped The Douglas County Sheriffs Department on Wednesday asked for the public's help in finding three unidentified men suspected of kidnapping, robbing and attempting to sexually assault a woman Sunday at Stateline. The 28-ycar-old victim, a visitor from Arizona, was not named.

Shortly after midnight, she was walking on a rear parking lot at Harrah's Tahoe when the men tried to snatch her purse. When she held onto it, she was knocked down, then forced into their car and driven to Camp Richardson in nearby California. The men held her for five hours before returning her to Stateline. She described the men as Filipinos in their 30s, one with a moustache. The car is an older model pale yellow four-door sedan, possibly a Chevrolet Caprice.

The Sheriff's Department asked anyone with information about the men to call 588-351 1 Prayer breakfast next week The sixth annual Governor's Prayer Breakfast is 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Feb. 6 in the Broadway Room at Bally's Reno. The Rev.

V. James Jetfery will be master of ceremonies. Other participants include Gov. Bob Miller, harpist Mary Margaret Niebuhrand the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Choir. The breakfast is sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews.

Individual tickets are 1 3.50. A patron's table of 1 0 is 1 50. For tickets call 852-2121. Lawyer dies in plane crash A Boise, Idaho, lawyer was killed Tuesday when his private plane crashed in snowy weather near Austin. He was identified as Howard L.

Prescott, 5 1 whose 1953 Cessna 1 70-B crashed at about 1 2:30 p.m. on Austin Summit, three-quarters of a mile east of the city. Authorities from the Lander County Sheriffs Department and Federal Aviation Administration cleared the crash scene Wednesday evening without any clear determination of what caused the crash. "I don't think they can tell at this point," and Lander County sheriffs Lt. Dwane Urrutia.

"There was one eye witness. He said the plane just came out of the clouds and a wing caught the mountain." Prescott reportedly was flying from Boise to Southern California at the time of the crash. He had just landed in Battle Mountain and his next scheduled stop was in Tonopah. Poetry to honor Hispanics ELKO The theme for this year's annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering is the Hispanic contribution to ranching in America. The famous gathering, which began Wednesday and runs through Sunday, will feature a ranchero band and Francisco Zamora to demonstrate rope spinning and horsemanship in addition to the usual poetry readings and western music shows.

An exhibit, "The Vaquero: Gear, Art and Photographs," also will be on display. Although most rooms in Elko are booked for the popular event, there often are last minute cancellations. There also are rooms available in neighboring Wells. This year. Riders in the Sky appear at the Red Lion and Rob Quist and Red Steagall appear at the Stockman's.

Cowboy dances also are planned throughout the weekend. Reno police identify four suspects in Tuesday robberies Four suspects in an armed robbery spree Tuesday were identified by Reno police Wednesday as Kenneth Davis, 24, Christopher M. Wood, 1 8, Leo D. Mewes 1 9, and a 1 5-year-old boy. The four are suspects in robberies of a Warehouse Market at 33 1 0 S.

McCarran Boulevard; Winner's Corner, 350 S. Arlington and two AM-PM stores at 6 1 90 S. Virginia St. and 2001 Sierra Highlands Drive. Governor to play ball Gov.

Bob Miller is expected to be one of the star players this afternoon when Dayton High School teachers take on faculty members from the University of Nevada, Reno, in a benefit basketball game for Katie Hutson. The 8-year-old Silver Springs child is still recuperating from open heart surgery conducted at Stanford University Medical Center earlier this month. Proceeds from the basketball and halftime raffles will go to defray travel expenses her family incurred in connection with the surgery. The game, scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m., will be played at the Dayton High School gymnasium. Donations are $2 for adults and 1 for those under 18.

Democrats seek re-election Three more Washoe County Democrats serving in the Legislature will seek re-election, it was announced Wednesday. They are District 24 Assemblywoman Vivian Freeman, District 30 Assemblywoman Jan Evans and District 32 Assemblyman Bob Sader. SPARKS TRUCKEE MEADOWS F.P.D. Jan. 28 7:27 p.m.

Geiger Grade above lookout, injury accident. 9:08 p.m. 1 0575 Red Rock, chimney fire. 1 0:34 p.m. Old watertower area north of Wadsworth.

brush fire. Jan. 29 8:12 a.m. Sun Valley Drive and Stacy, smoke sighted. Jan.

28 East Lincoln Way, 600 block vehicle burglary. Nichols Boulevard, 800 block larceny less than robbery. NEIGHBORHOOD EWS WATCH A quick look at what's happening close to home and down the block. To provide information or join our Neighborhood News Watch team, call 788-6397 (or Fax at 788-6458 weekdays and talk to City Editor Armando Durazo or Assistant City Editor Frank Mullen. 'vJ reno caughlinW RANCH l4J Fees vary and most supplies are extra.

For a winter and spring class schedule or for details call: 747-6006. Schedules can be obtained at 4 1 00 Caughlin Parkway. TRUCKEE CPR classes to be at school If you've always wanted to learn CPR don't wait any longer. this Saturday is CPR Saturday at the Sierra Mountain Intermediate School, located at the corner of Interstate 80 and ighway 89. Classes will be held hourly from 8 a.m.

to 3 p.m. You will learn all the basics of CPR and tests will be given for certificates. Raley's, Sacramento's K.CRA Channel 3, and the American Red Cross are sponsoring the event. A $2 donation for the class would be appreciated. SOUTH RENO Officer Friendly visits school Trust your parents, teachers, police officers and other people in authority is the message delivered by Officer Friendly of the Reno Police Department.

His visit Tuesday to Brown Elementary School students at 9:45 a.m. is one of the services offered by the Crime Prevention Unit. Police say this type of program is valuable for establishing trust between police and children. special handmade Valentines to take home to that special someone. The class costs $8 and advanced registration is required.

Register your child in person at the Washoe County School District's Community Education Office located at Dilworth, or call 353-5780 for more details. CAUGHLIN RANCH Art center offers classes Residents of this Southwest neighborhood have one more convenience closer to home: The Caughlin Club Art Center. The center offers a variety of classes. Some of the offerings are sculpture, children's theater, calligraphy, painting, dance and silversmithing. Various classes are offered throughout the week with morning, afternoon and evening sessions.

NORTHEAST Dancing seniors meet weekly Dancing seniors meet every Friday at the Senior Citizens Center, Ninth and Sutro streets. The Senior Swingers dance to live music of the 30s. 40s and 50s from 8 to 1 1 p.m. Admission is $3.50 for non-members. SPARKS Valentine gift classes set Children ages 7 and up can spend a fun afternoon making a special Valentine gift on Feb.

6 at Dilworth Middle School, 255 Prater Way. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. instructor Nancy Slater will teach the children how to paint and decorate a wooden heart-shaped candle holder plus make PALOMINO VALLEY Residents propose own plan A plan to bring an equestrian center and a large-lot subdivision to the Palomino Valley will be discussed by local residents and horse fans at 7:30 p.m. today at the Palomino Valley fire station. The residents' plan is an alternative to one created by Terra West developers.

The county is requiring the developer to create a specific plan before development of the 1 ,000 acres. The Terra West plan, rejected by the neighborhood, calls for 2,000 houses on city sized lots and does not include an equestrian center. The residents want an equestrian center and lots no smaller than five acres. "This meeting is important because it will show how many people are really serious about stopping Terra West," resident Susan Ambrose said. Sparks, a daughter.

Jan. 27. 1 992. BRANCH To Michael C. and Lisa M.

of Reno, a daughter. Jan. 28. 1992. DINAPOI.I To Joseph T.

and Adria A. of Reno, a daughter, Jan. 28. 1992. O'BRIEN To Dennis J.

and Lori L. of Sparks, a daughter. Jan. 29. 1992.

ROGERS-TRUSSELL To Mamie K. Rogers and Michael M. Trussell of Sparks, a daughter. Jan. 28, 1992.

Plumber, both Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, Michelle Michael of Bakersfield, and Trisha ClatfellerofSt. Charles, brother Tom and sister Julie Cizick, both of Carson City; brother Bob of Garden Grove, and 12 grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at FitzHenry's Funeral Home and Crematory, Carson City. No funeral is scheduled.

Cremation will be at the crematory. MEMORIES How to send us Memories Tell us about someone who lived in northern Nevada and was special to you, and who died within the last 30 days. Letters should be no longer than 1 50 words. Write to Memories, Reno Gazette-Journal, P.O. Box 22000.

Reno, Nev. 89520-2000. List the funeral home and writer's daytime phone number, and the deceased's name, age and date of death. Editors will decide if the quality of a submission merits publication. Questions? Call: 788-631 0, or fax veteran, serving for two years, and a member of the Masonic Lodge of Sparks.

Surviving are his widow. Dorothy, sons David Wayne, Thomas Brian and Martin and daughters Barbara Schuster and Denise Everett, all of Reno, and two grandchildren. No funeral is scheduled. Cremation will be at Masonic Memorial Gardens, under the direction of John Sparks Memorial Cremation Society. A memorial is being established with the American Heart Association, 1 1 35 Terminal Way, Reno 89502.

Leona E. Wilhelm Fox Retired budget analyst LAS VEGAS Leona E. Wilhelm "Nana" Fox, 84, died Monday at Humana Hospital. A native of Baltimore, she was born Sept. 1 0, 1 907.

and had lived in Las Vegas since 1 980. coming from Reno, where she had lived since 1 952. Mrs. Fox was a retired federal budget analyst, hav ing worked at Stead Air Force Base until it closed. Surviving are sons John W.

Jr. of Austin, Texas, and Ronald of Reno, daughter Cece Fox of Las Vegas, sister Mary Wilhelm of Baltimore, seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Visitation is scheduled from 9 to 10:45. with a funeral at 1 1 a.m. Friday at O'Brien-Rogers and Crosby Funeral Home.

Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery. Following are actions reported by courts involving people arrested on a charge of driving under the influence: Reno Municipal Court Kevin D. Hill, 2135 S. Marsh Reno, charge amended to reckless driving, fined 1 .000. DUI school.

James A. Williams. 6555 Plumas Reno, charge amended to reckless driving, fined S500. Raul Nunez-Valdivia, 788 West Reno, fined $500, suspended; fined S200, two days jail, DUI school. Kim M.

Pvott. 755 Kuenzli Reno, fined S500, five days jail, DUI school. of Battle Mountain, sister Ella Allen of Yerington and six grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Ross, Burke Knobel Mortuary, Reno. lleeneGreenough Lattin Beautician FALLON Ileene Greenough Lattin, 94, died Tuesday at Fallon Convalescent Center.

A native of Colorado Springs, she was born Nov. 23, 1 897, and had lived in Fallon since 1920, coming from Reno. Mrs. Lattin was a beautician, and had owned and operated the Parisian Beauty Shop. She attended the University of Nevada, Reno.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, in 1 964, and sister Edna Beaman. Surviving are sons Dick and Bill, both of Fallon, five grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren. A graveside funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Fallon Cemetery, under the direction of the Smith Family Funeral Home. Earl George Merkt Electrician FALLON Earl George Merkt, 84, died Wednesday at Fallon Convalescent Center.

A native of Salida. he was born Jan. 21,1 908. and had lived in Fallon since 1926, coming from Winnemucca. Merkt was an electrician.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ida Wood Merkt, brothers Clyde and Carl Merkt and Arthur McGruder and sister Grace Dela Vega. Surviving are brothers Albert Merkt of Yuma, and Louis McGruder of Emmett, Idaho, sister Edith Wheeler of Fallon and several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Fallon Cemetery, under the direction of the Smith Familv Funeral Home. A memorial is being established with the Fallon Senior Center, 3 10 E.

Court Fallon 89406. Richard G.G.Peters Dealer Richard G.G. Peters, 32, died Sunday at Washoe Medical Center. A native of Portland, he was born May 7, 1959. Peters was a dealer and had worked for First Interstate Bank.

Surviving are his mother, Marilyn Ingram, of Scappoose, two brothers, one sister and a grandmother. A memorial Mass is scheduled for 1 1 a.m. Friday at the Carmelite Monastery. Burial is scheduled for Monday at Gethsemane Cemetery, Portland, under the direction of Walton Funeral Home, Reno. A memorial is being established with the monastery, 1950LaFond Drive, Reno 89509.

Frank A. Zevnick Body shop owner MOUNDHOUSE Frank A. Zevnick, 49, died Monday at his residence. A native of Cleveland, he was born Sept. 28, 1 942, and had lived in Moundhouse for the past year, coming from Dayton, where he had lived for 1 0 years.

Zevnick was the owner and operator of The Body Shop. Surviving are his widow, Patricia, of Moundhouse; sons Mark of Dayton and Bill of Riverside, daughters Cheryl Reynolds and Pamela Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center AGERHOLM To Eric E. and Mandy S. of Reno, a daughter, Jan. 24, 1992.

ALBIN To Randal R. and Beverly A. of Reno, a son, Jan. 28, 1992. ENZENBERGER To Robert F.

and Lori E. of Reno, a son. Jan. 28. 1992.

FARNEY To David W. and Kavcee of Minden, a daughter, Jan. 28,1992. GERH ART To John P. and Jane S.

of Reno, a son. Jan. 28, 1992. HINTZE To Jim and Melame D. of Carson City, a son, Jan.

28, 1992. KROOK-KOPONSKI To Sharon L. Krook and David C. Koponski of Truckee, a daughter, Jan. 28, 1992.

LEE To David B. and Charlotte M. of Lovelock, a son, Jan. 28, 1992. POINTER To Gary W.

and Patsy L. of Reno, a son, Jan. 28, 1992. SAUSEDO To Doug L. and Coleen of Carson City, a daughter, Jan.

25. 1992. TUELEER To Quintin P. and Dana R. of Reno, a son, Jan.

23, 1992. Washoe Medical Center ALBEE To Daniel G. and Charlene H. of Carson City, a daughter, Jan. 22, 1992.

AVILA To Letitia P. of IdaM. Perkins Alaniz Homemaker HAWTHORNE Visitation for Ida Marie Perkins Alaniz, 62, who died Monday at her residence, is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Hawthorne Funeral Home. A native of Gilead.

she was born March 1 9, 1 929, and had been a Hawthorne resident for 1 0 years. Mrs. Alaniz was a homemaker. Her husband, Felipe, died Jan. 19.

Surviving are sons Jerome and Gary Hill of Longview, and Edward Hill of Rainier, sister Marjorie Martin of Las Vegas; mother Jewell Schjoth and brother Ace Perkins, both of Mina; and brothers Harold Perkins of Randle, and Jerry Perkins of Hawthorne. A graveside funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Hawthorne Cemetery. AlbertB. Everett Brakeman and conductor Sparks native Albert Bernard Everett, 65, died Monday at Washoe Medical Center.

He was born March 20, 1 926, to Albert Chadbourne and Maysie Hill Everett, and had been a lifetime area resident. Everett worked for Southern Pacific Railroad as a brakeman and conductor for 34 years, retiring in 1981. He was a World War II Army Air Corps Paid notices CARP OF THANKS THE FAMILY OF MARY CATHERINE VIZINA (Cathy Chez) Sends its sincere and heartfelt thanks to our friends for their many expressions of kindness and caring. Although no balm can really end our pain, your caring and concern certainly have helped us begin the healing process. We Are So Grateful! "We're Here When You Need Mildred M.

Fredericks Missouri native A graveside funeral for Mildred Mary Fredericks, 76, who died Jan. 23 at Washoe Medical Center, is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Mountain View Cemetery. A nativeof Hannibal, she was born Dec. 3,1915.

and had lived in Reno since 1945, coming from Pocatello, Idaho. Mrs. Fredericks was a homemaker. Surviving are sons Michael J. and Allan Lange and sisters Reva Jolly and Madeline Hiatt, all of Sparks, son Richard Lange Thnaitt's oRfcried.

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