Reno Gazette-Journal from Reno, Nevada • Page 41

Heller want cam mance iseiosiire EASICRECOYL'RY ASSOCIATES LAS I (i Ucmociatic Gov. Huh Miller and Republican Secretary of Stale Dean Heller called I hursday lor disclosure of all campaign contributions of at least $100 in state and local elections. "1 his legislation is overdue, and I believe it will foster public trust and confidence in the elective process." Miller said of the proposal that will be submitted to the 1997 Legislature. "The people have a right and a need to know the source of campaign contributions," Heller added. "This need to know is the cen tral tenet ot our campaign refoini legislation." I he 100 level would amend the law requiring reporting only on contributions of more than $500.

Nevada's current reporting threshold is exceeded only by the SI. 001 limit in Georgia. The proposal from Miller anil Heller follows ero-threshold proposals from Assemblywoman litis Giunchigliani, Vegas, and state Sen. Randolph Townsend. R-Reno.

Miller and Heller said they'd support a zero threshold, but the governor said that could pose ac counting piublems in tracking sales SI lallle tickets, lor example. I le added the 100 limit iscon-sisient with limits in many oilier stales. Hut the S100 Ihieshold could draw opposition liom stale Senate Majority eader Bill Raggio. R-Reno. who has said he doesn't believe any contribution below $300 should be reported.

As head of the Senate Republican leadership Conference, the wealthiest of the legislative caucuses. Raggio has said he iscoiaeined many contributions will diy up it disclosuie is requiicd of donois whogive $500or less. However, campaign finance ic-foi proponents, such as Common Cause of Nevada, aigue that the public's right to know who is financing political campaigns outweighs a donor's right to privacy. Heller said he's confident that with the support of Miller, there will be "incainnuful legislation in 'J97." Voters should know, Heller added, "if one particular candidate-draws support Irom a single industry, or special interest. Voters should know if another candidate raises nionev from diversified groups.

nd candid. ties shoul I be willing, and able to defend the source ol then eampaigii eontnhu-t ions "1 veiv politician I know isquiek to say that campaign contributions do not buy political influence," 1 leller said. "If this is the case, then where is the harm in admitting to bo our supporters are?" DUI TRAFFIC SAFETY SCHOOL Allin.l.ii.lc I i IiiiMU ill A. 0 702-329-4771 IJ Sr Haiti.) l.vp.HU'i Ul paigni INSOLVENCY NOTICK CORONET INSURANCE COMPANY Original Alturas route on back burner would bring cheap hydroelectrical power to Reno through northern California, friends of Peavine and Ran-cho San Rafael park opposed the intrusion ol the huge power line on the mountain. The new route will add an estimated $7-10 million to the $120 million project.

The new alignment along U.S. 395, hich Sierra Pacific proposed in Nov ember, will be heard by the Reno Planning Commission on Jan. 29 and by the Washoe County Commission on Feb. 13. Cindy I lenderson put it.

The Peavine route could be brought back as a backup plan if a new route along U.S. 395 from Cold Springs to Reno doesn't work out. And that would safeguard the $2.5 million spent by Sierra Pacific in planning work to get the Peavine route as far as it did in the approv al process, said Tom Gallagher, a consulting engineer representing Sierra Pacific. The 345 kilovolt transmission line By Susan Voyles RLNOGAt C-JOl KNAI. The Regional Planning Governing Board on Thursday put the original Alturas power line route skirting I'ea-vine Beak on a back burner until local officials consider a new route along U.S.

395. After mulling over the legalities for an hour, the board voted to reconsider its Oct. 10 vote that sent the project back for more work to make it compatible ith the regional plan. Then the board re-affirmed that vote to send it back to the regional planning commission but told planners not to touch it until May, when they would have considered the new route along U.S. 395.

The series of motions made by Councilman Pierre I laschefl'did two things: It preserved the board's record in opposing the project, which pleased Friends of Peavine. And for Sierra Pacific Power the Peavine route is still alive even if it's a legal purgatory as Sparks Councilwoman On December 24. 19 the Circuit Court of Cook County. Illinois County Department, Chancery Division found CORONET INSl'RANCli COMPANY to be insolvent and entered an Agreed Order of Liquidation with a Finding ol Insolvency. All policies will be canceled on January 24.

1997 at 12:01 a.m. All policyholders ate hereby advised to secure replacement coverage immediately. The Illinois Court has set December 24, 1997 as the final date for filing claims against the Liquidator of Coronet Insurance Company. Nevada Law requires that claims against the Nevada Insurance Guaranty Association in regard to this insolvency be filed with the Association office prior to the above claims filing deadline. The Association is in the process of obtaining claim files from the Liquidator.

Upon receipt of inloimalion from the Liquidator the Association will forward the necessary forms to known claimants. All claimants who have not been con tacted by the association within 00 days should contact: Nevada Insurance Ciiiarantv Association 2330 I'aseo Del IVado 207 Las Vejas, Nevada X9I02 (702) 368-0607 Former mobster's slaying is the talk of Las Vegas Thursday. "It's too early in the investigation to make any characterization of the homicide." in iufi i.i,,. r-TT i i iniiii of fearful Chicago mob bosses. It meant the end of the mob's waning influence here.

Blitzslein went to prison that year on federal income tax and credit card fraud charges. The rest of Spilotro's crew, dubbed the "Hole in the Wall Gang." found their way to prison on a variety of slate and federal charges. A slimmer Blitzstem emerged from prison in 1992. his 280-pound frame trimmed by life behind bars and his two heart operations. I le kept a low profile, working at a used car lot.

Word of Blitslein's death Tuesday brought immediate speculation that it was a mob hit. Police aren't sure, or aren't saying. "Pveryhody wants to make this a mob hit," Las Vegas Metro Police homicide I t. Wasne Petersen said void created by the repeal of Prohibition, saw this dusty gambling mecca as a new cash cow. In the decades that followed, mob figures played a major role in the dev elopment of arious hotels, skimming in back rooms and shippmgthe green back Fast.

It would be decades before federal crackdowns on the mob and state-regulation of gaming would begin to turn the tide against organized crime involvement in Nevada's hl'eblood industry. From 1971 to 19X6. brash Chicago enforcer Anthony "Tony the Ant" Spilotro ruled Las Vegas with Blitz-stein, his longtime pal, at his side. Spilotro's role was captured by actor Joe Pesci inthe movie "Casino." Spilotro, lacing trial on racketeering charges in 19X6, was buried alive in an Indiana cornfield on the orders By Robert Macy ASSOC IATI DI'Rf SS LAS VLGAS In the end, mobster Fat Herbie Bhtstein wasn't even that fat. Two heart bypass operations during eight years in the joint had wasted him away.

His descent, from mob enforcer's sidekick to used-car salesman, was so complete that when Bhtstein, 6.3, was found dead at home, shot once in the head, police weren't sure if it was a mob hit or a run-of-the-mill robbery. Fat I lerbie's decline and fall paralleled the waning influence of the mob in Las Vegas, which dates to Dec. 26, 1946, when famed mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel opened the Flamingo I lotel. I he mob. anxious to till a financial Killing '7 feel if you commit a capital offense, you should serve every second of that sentence.

Mary Oppio daughter ol victim When, Where, And How To Get Your Claim Serviced. can I. Hillman fought the cliaiges and went to trial. Field-Fang called Howard to the stand in January 19XX. and he lelused to take the oath, saving he (eared being known a snitch in pnson.

1 uentes billowed and also relused to testilv the lime it happened, I thought (llowaid's relusal to tesii-fy was going to be a maior hindrance." I icld-l ang said, our heart starts pounding, your blood pressure goes up and you wonder. 'What the heck am I going to do Should the paiole boaul consider I low a id's letiisal to testily in gi anting I ield-1 ang. Maiy Oppio and Dav id Gallcnui said yes, "He leeeived some benefits (mm the disliiet attorney's ollice in exchange tor his statements tli.it had been made, and then he decided when he got up on the witness stand thai he did not want to lesl itv against Janine Hillman." I leld-I ang said. I hat's one of the reasons I think he should stay wheie he's al lot a while." David Galleron said "He had the chance to kind ol clean his record a little bit. and he tailed to do it." Howard, serving Ins sentence in the Southern Nevada Collection, il enter, could not be reached lor comment.

From page I don't think 10 years is long enough." David Gallcron said. "I think he should have to do another 10, unless he can make arrangements to get my dad back tomorrow." "I feel if you commit a capital offense, you should serve every second of that sentence," Mary Oppio said. "My dad can't go on with Ins life. I don't see why this man should." Janine Muriel Hillman. 65.

was the mastermind behind the murder plot. She got Howard and Valerie Fuentes to kill Galleron lor $2,000 and Galleron's motor home. Hillman got the three checks totaling $40,000 that Gallcron was (breed at gunpoint to sign. Investigators recovered only $13,000 of that. Hillman was sentenced to two life terms in prison with no chance for parole.

Howard, then a Sun Valley resident, and Fuentes held Galleron at his home while Hillman cashed the checks. Then he was thrown into water in a hot tub. Fuentes. who died in prison from heart problems in May 1994 at age 32. yanked a towel underneath a plugged-in.

turned-on television set that tumbled into the hot tub. Gallcron. then what his familv called a vibrant 71 years old, died from electrocution lie had served on Sparks City Council liom 1957 to 1 963 and had been pait ow ner of Reno I ijuip nient Sales. Howard and Fuentes took their $2,000 and Galleron's motor home and left Reno. Police tracked them down in San Diego alter Fuentes tried to sell the motor home to a bartender there.

Cheryl Field-Fang, now a Reno lawyer, prosecuted the case and could not believe a decade has passed. Hut David Galleron and Maiv Oppio know. "I feel every minute of it. I know exactly how long it's been." Mary Oppio said "Oh. I live every day of it." David Galleron said.

I here's not a day that goes by that I don't think of my dad. His grandkids would like to do things with him. and they If you're a State Farm Policyholder and your home or car was damaged by the recent storm, it's best to report the damage right away. Contact your State Farm agent now for instructions on settling your claim. If you are not able to reach vour agent, call 1-S00-SF CLAIM (1-800-732-52-16).

We have additional claim representatives here to help policyholders. State Farm wants you to know every claim is important to us, and our goal is to settle your claim from any storm damage as quickly as possible. hank you lor your patience and understanding STATE FARM while the citv continues to maintain the facilities at a subsidy ol more than a year. In the past live yeais. however, the nonprofit group has installed a new $400,000 clian lift, purchased new snow-grooinmg equipment and opened an intermediate-level ski run on the hack side ol the hill.

Improvements tins year aie being made in the icstmoms and oilier areas for students ith physical disabilities. at the bus stops between 7:45 am) a.m. Buses will return between 3:30 and 4 p.m. Bus stops will be al Galena. Hug.

McQueen. Reed and Reno high schools, and O'Brien and Pine middle schools. I his is the program's 4Mb season on the I 34-aere property owned by the city of Reno, downhill from the Mount Rose Ski Area, Since severe city budget eiits were made in ')'). the nonprofit group has operated the prugiam Sky Tavern From page I volunteers also were preoccupied with the floods. Bell said.

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