wmam Pao«2 PanoTMiM Thursday, April 17,1997 Thursday. April 17.1997 Panorama P«g«3 LIFESTYLES How to shop for cost-saving student loans 'Emma' skillfully adapted for^creen |'The Finest Horse in TownMor kids^ Minkeviews of major movies on videocMsette evailabie now or comnQ soon to vidoo stores. VIDEO Northam and Greta Scacchi. (PG) GOOD COMEDY. DIRNEW RELEASES Doug McGrath. LEAD-Gwyneth Emma Paltrow. RT-120 mins. (Mild Projecting a modest amount profanity) 101 Dalmatians of wit and sunny intelligence, Jane Austen's 19th century comDisney's live-action remake of edy of manners is skillfully its popular 1961 cartoon feature ciftn plenty of tail-wagging apadapted for the screen. Gwyneth Paltrow gives a peal for youngsters. But the sparkling, confident performance refurbished story, adorned with as the young busybody who slapstick revenge elements from meddles in the romantic affairs *Home Alone," is somewhat less of others while neglecting her charming and witty than the own heart original. A first-rate supporting cast Nevertheless, Glenn Close ties a ribbon on the entertaining camps it up as the witchy fashstory set in the English coun- ion mogul who schemes to make tryside. This Austen novel also a spotted fiir coat out of Dalmainspired the teen comedy tian puppy pelts. Jeff Daniels and Joely *CIueless.* With Toni CoUette, Jeremy Richardson are good as the Loo- Bigelows A $3.7 million gift from Rob- recently advertised in several ert T. and Diane Bigelow will national academic and scientific fund a new academic position in publications. the College of Sciences at UNLV The students and faculty at according to UNLV President UNLV are extremely fortunate Carol C. Harter. that concerned citizens like The Bigelow Chair of Con- Robert and Diane Bigelow take sciousness Studies will initially an active interest in the sciences be filled on an annual basis by and provide funds to bring the distinguished visiting science finest quality scholars here to scholars. The new position was teach," said UNLV Provost ^don-based romantic coupje, And, ___„TPP VIDEO RENTALS the Chamber all those puppies scampering So-so death row saga, adapted about are an irresistible sight. from John Grishara's novel, that (G) GOOD CHILDREN'S COMEDY. DIR-Stephen Herek. dwells on deep-seated racism, a LEAD-Glenn Close. RT-103 less-than-perfect criminal justice system and plenty of moral mins. compromise. Walking and Talking Cjrene Hackman gives strong The bond between two young women (Catherine Keener and performance as a Mississippi Anne Heche) is tested as one Klansman awaiting a gas champrepares for marriage and the ber execution for the bombing other deals with remaining murder of two Jewish boys. His laM^er-grandson (Chris O'Donsingle. Keenly-observed comedy takes nell) tries to save him. chances by offering a naturalisHowever, the charactertic take on modem relationships. driven picture is too businesslike Writer-director Nicole Holof- and it lacks significant suspense cener infuses her characters and — legal or otherwise. Faye situations with a mild attitude. Dunaway shines as the convict's End result: pleasant but bland. socialite daughter. (R) FAIR COMEDY. DIR(R) FAIR DRAMA. DIRNicole. Holofcener. LEAO- James Foley. LEAD-Chris Catherine Keener. RT-85 mins. O'Donnell. RT-110 mins. (Pro(Profanity) fanity) ir at UNLV Douglas Ferraro. The new gift is a continuation of Bigelow family gifts in support of the Sciences and Health Sciences colleges at UNLV. "We are very interested in seeing the disciplines of physics, biology, and chemistry —empirical scientific investigations into the natural laws of the universe—applied to the study of Flower show will be 47th "Kaleidoscope of Color" and "Frenzy of Color* are the themes for the Spring Flower Show to be held Saturday and Sunday, April 19-20, at the Nevada Garden Club Center in Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington, off Twin Lakes, in Las Vegas. The show will feature: Afri- can violets, irises, orchids, general horticulture and artistic design. The show is open to the public at no charge. Hours are from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The show is sponsored by the Las Vegas Council of Garden consciousness," said Robert Bigelow, president of Bigelow Holding Company. There is a lot of important research by clinical biochemists, neurobiologists and others who are trying to understand consciousness. Our goal is simply to help scientists unravel some of the mysteries of consciousness and ultimately benefit mankind." with the exception of special challenge classes that are open to members only. A new challenge category has been added to the show called "picture a rose," featuromg hybrid tea blooms in a unique frame display. "The Spring Rose Show will showcase roses from some of the best gardens in town and is a great opportunity for anyone who is interested in growing roses or learning more about roses to meet some of the top rose growers in the Las Vegas Valley," Hume said. She expects more than 600 entries at the show, LET ME TELL You A STORY ALEXANDRA SPOTTI for discussing conflict-resolution with children. Thm wedding day has arrived and Widow Searcy and Widower Long are aiming to get hitched in "Mountain Wedding," by Faye Gibbons (1996, ages 5-10). The only problem is that their young'uns—she has five and he has seven—can't seem to get along. There's nothing but arguing and fighting. Enter a particularly nasty swarm of bees which frighten off the Searcy mules. When the mules boltand run, a wagonful of belongings trails behind them leaving the backwoods wedding in the dust. The author offers up a universal issue told with lighthearted humor that readers will really enjoy. Happy reading! Spotti, a long-time Henderson resident who is a librarian at Fyfe Elementary School in Las Vegas, makes recommendations on children's literature. 32nd annual Iris Show April 19-20 The Southern Nevada Iris Clubs. Local gardeners and youth are encouraged to participate. Society, in cooperation with the There is no entry fee. Entry times MeadowsMall.theAmerican Iris are from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and Society, the California State Federation of Garden Clubs and from 6 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Star Nurseries of Las Vegas, will For exhibitor schedules, call present the 32nd Annual Las show chairperson Sandy Vegas Iris Show at the Meadows -MaU April 19-20. .Gunderson, 877-1832. "An Iris Affair" is one of tlie largest and most important in the U.S. Hundreds of gorgeous blooms will be entered and displayed by members of the Iris Society in hopes of winning one including a variety of popular of the many prizes. old garden roses. Star Nurseries will again "There is no entry fee to exhibit present the fourth annual and membership in the Rose So- Sweepstakes Trophy, awarded ciety is not required. Assistance to the entrant winning the most will be provided to novice exhibitors from 6:30 to 9 a.m. on the day of the show. The 1997 Spring Rose Show will be held near the Disney Keith Keppel, internationally Store and Brookstone, on the east side of the mall. Show partici- recognized Iris hybridizer and pants should enter at the mall's commercial iris grower from Salem, Oregon, will conduct Judges' east entrance. For more information on the Training at 9 a.m. Friday, April show, call the Las Vegas Valley 18, in the iris garden of Society president Helen Rusk, at 427 Rose Society, 646-6048. Summit, in Henderson. Rose Society show on Saturday The Las Vegas Valley Rose Society will hold its Spring 1997 Rose Show from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Boulevard Mall. 3528 S. Maryland Parkway at Desert Inn. Featured roses include: hybrid teas and grandifloras, floribundas and polyanthas, miniatures, old garden roses and shrubs, special entries and novice entries. Entries will be accepted from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. April 19. According to show co-chairman Cheryl Hume, the public is also invited to enter the show. The Finest Horse in Town," by Jacqueline Briggs Martin (1992, ages 6 and up), was a beautiful gray horse named Prince. He belonged to the author's aunts, two sisters who owned a turn-of-the-century store in a small village in Maine. A very old watchmaker who was there, narrates the story by imagining who might have taken care of Prince while the sisters were busy.working in their dry goods store. This is an especially welcome tale for storytime, where children will have fun predicting what really happened to Prince. Lilly, in "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse," by Kevin Henkes (1996, ages 4-8), is a cute little mouse girl who shows up at school with a purple plastic purse (containing 3 jingly quarters) and a pair of movie-star glasses. After one too many classroom disruptions, her belongings are confiscated by the teacher, Mr. Slinger. Lilly adores her teacher, but is so angry at him that she deposits in his book bag a really mean drawing. When he returns her purse at the end of the day, she opens it and gets a big surprise. The story is a perfect choice blue ribbons. Judging will be from 9 to approximately 11 a.m. Saturday. Following judging, blooms will be on display throughout the weekend for the public. Admission is fr^e. Eenthusiasts from Southern -Nevada and adjacent states traditionally attended the annual show. Many blooms are recent introductions and will be seen locally for the first time. Judging the event will be internationally recognized hybridizer, commercial iris grower, and American Iris Society Master Judge Emeritus, Keith Keppel of Salem, Oregon. Joining him will be commercial iris garden operator, membership secretary of the American Iris Society and master judge Marilyn Harlow of San Jose, Califemia: Master Judge Helen Cochran and Garden Judge Donna Parker, both of Las Vegas, will participate. A record number of enteredblooms are expected, along with a a record number of attendees. The public is invited to attend and to show iris if they desire. Members of the Southern Nevada Iris Society will be on hand to answer questions and distribute free literature regarding the growing of the exquisite blooms. For more information, call 2945059. is judges' training set for Henderson Keppel will judge the annual Southern Nevada Iris Show April 19-20, at the Meadows Mall. He has hybridized and introduced more than 100 new irises. Master JudgeMariljrn Harlow of San Jose, Calif., a commercial iris garden operator, will also be present. Iris enthusiasts from throughout Southern Nevada will gather in the Rusk garden to view hundreds of iris, at the peak of their bloom, and to hear Keppel. For more information, call 294-5059. Parents to meet with Palladiirm Society honors new members Carson City lawmalcers The 'Education Express," filled with Clark County School District parents, will roll into Carton City early on May 9. 1h9 parents will discuss education and district legislative goals with Nevada lawmakers. Ilie caravan ofbuses will take parents to Carson City and back in 24 hours to meet with legislators and help them understand education from a parent's perspective. The event is sponsored by the CCSD Legislative Committee. All interested parents are invited to participate. Buses will are scheduled to leave at 11 p.m. lliunday, May 8, from the CCSD Education Center, 2832 E. Fla- mingo Road, and arrive in Carson City early the next morning. After spending the day with legislators, parents will arrive back in Las Vegas at about 10 p.m. Friday. The goal is to have one or more parents from each school in Clark County make the trip. Parents may register for the trip by calling Joyce Haldeman, 799-1080. The registration deadlinei8'nmrsday,May l.The cost is $10. 'nut is the second legislative session that a parent caravan has traveled to Carson City, with the rallying cry, "Well travel all nig^t to make things ri^t" New members of the UNLV Palladium Society of million dollar donors will be honored at the UNLV Foundation annual dinner Friday at the Mirage Hotel. John Gallagher, foundation executive director, said those to be honored are: William and Lynn Bennett, William and Susan Walters, Robert and Diane Bigelow and the Tracinda Corporation. Charles Osgood, "CBS News' Sunday Morning" anchorman will be the Layne-Byron Distinguished Speaker for the event. The dinner recognizes contri- butions of individuals and businesses who support academic programs at UNLV. The foundation will also celebrate 15 years of service to the university. The dinner has been held each spring since 1988. Bruce Layne and Dan Byron, Nevada businessmen and community leaders, have teamed for two years to provide distinguished speakers for the event. Both are longtime supporters of students and faculty. Layne, a UNLV alumnus, is the president and founder of Layne and Associates, the largest insurance agency in Nevada. He is a member of the Founda- tion Board of Trustees and the only person to serve on the boards of both the UNLV Foundation and the UNLV Alumni Association. Layne has chaired the UNLV Economic Education Coiucil and founded the UNLV Career Day. In 1984 Layne was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus. Byron, also a member of the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, has been an active supporter of higher education in Nevada for many years. He has been honored with a Board of Regents Distinguished Nevadan Award for extensive philanthropy. The University of Nevada, Reno awarded him an honorary doctorate. Byron is president of Rainbow Development and Fidelity Realty. The dinner is by invitation only to members of the UNLV Foundation annual giving groups who contribute $ 1,000 or more in support of the university's academic programs. Among giving programs are the President's Inner Circle, for individual contributors of $5,000 or more; and the President's Associates at the $1,000 level. For more information about the Foundation's annual giving programs, call 895-3641. Hat show to help St. Jude's Multiple Sclerosis specialist to speak on May 3 HM Friends of St Jude's Las Vegas Country Chib, SOOO Ranch for Childnsi will praaent Joe W. Brown Dr. A GamiiM Charm in Hats and CaU 367-0684 or 734-0794 for Aooeaaertoe fundraiser at 11:30 more information. ajB. Saturday. April 19, at th* pWiPSip^^5?5s Dr. Randall T. Schapiro, internationally known neurologist and founder and director of the Fairview Multiple Sclerosis Cantar in MinneapoUs, Minn., will presenting "New Treatment on Flamingo. Approximately 40,000 U.S. Alternatives for Severe Spasticity of Spinal Cord Origin," from patients suffer with these condi9:30 to 11:30a.m. Saturday, May tions which often severely 3» at the Clark County Library restricts daily activities and mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm WMWBHWBNMI limits educational and employment pursuits. Attendance is limited to 120 people. For reservations, call 736-9369. As if taxes and hay fever were not enough, the spring can be a particularly stressful time for families of high school seniors. College acceptance letters arrive in the mail, but with the letters comes an overwhelming concern ~-lB«ml1»6w td^^ay W & cdltep education. Welcome to "April anxlfity"— a feeling which may not subside for some months—or at least until those tuition bills are paid. On average, public universities cost $ 10,000 annually; double that figure for private colleges. Fortunately, there are experts who can help parents and students reduce anxiety that often surfaces when the college acceptance letters arrive. "There isn't a magic formula for reducing the costs of a college education," said Lydia Marshall, executive vice president of Sallie Mae, the nation's largest source of funds for higher education. "But there are ways to acquire funding that can help make the tuition bills more manageable." -While Marshall encourages parents and students to seek out all forms of gift aid such as scholarships and grants, about half of" all college students turn to loans to make up the difference. That's when smart students and parents need to become smart consumers, by learning how to shop for student loans. "At the front end, all student loans under the federal Stafford loan program look alike," notes Marshall. "They have the same interest rate, same loan fees, same borrowing limits and have similar application procedures. Where they differ is during repayment. Some lenders offer cost-saving plans during repayment which, even though it is probably five years down the road, need to be considered now if you're looking to save hundreds of dollars later." .. Before students and parents choose a lender for a federal Stafford loan, or if neceiSSACj^for. a private supplemental loan, they should ask the following questions: 'What borrower benefits are available? While most lenders offer a reduce up-front origination fees (usually by discounting them 1%), borrowers can generally save more through programs that reward reliable repayment habits. Banks and lenders that partner with Sallie Mae, for example, will reduce a borrower's interest rate by two full percentage points after the first 48 scheduled payments are made on time. For a borrower with $11,500 in student loans, which was the average student indebtedness for last year's graduating class, savings would be $664 (assuming the current interest rate of 8.25%). And borrowers who make theirfirst24 scheduled payments on-time also qualify for an account credit equal to the amount paid in origination fees (37c of the loaii), less $250 And for borrowers who agree to have monthly loan payments automatically deducted from bank accounts, there is an additional 0.257f interest rate reduction. •What are my choices when it's time to repay my loan? Look for lenders that offer a wide range of flexible repayment alternatives. While some borrowers prefer to make level payments for each month of the 10-year term, others may opt to make lower payments in the early years of repayment that step up in later years, presumably when borrowers are able to afford more. •Cain I get additional financing if federal loans don't ing (i.e. responding to questions, shopping for student loans or to selecting repayment schedules, receive a listing of local Sallie and collecting payments) ofyour Mae lenders, call the CoUege loan for granted. Make sure toll- " Answer Service, a free hotline of free customer service is available financial aid information, around-the-clock and that the (800)891-4599, from 9 a.m. to 9 servicer can answer questions p.m. EST weekdays, or visit Sallie Wae on the I^^ about an account on the spot. For more information on www.8alliemae.com. SUN CITY MACDONALD RANCH YOU'LL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME. The ultimate in carefree Iwing. ^ - . HnO nbRVnVT 'Mj. 1P ^*? P*^ r%r: itxtk,] ^"' It' ""^r-" 1 At Sun City MacDonald Ranch, you'll discover an easygoing, carefree and friendly community of active adults age 55 and better. With the par 60 Desert Willow executive golf course, newly opened Desert Willow recreation center and. Willows Restaurant, there are literally dozens of clubs, events and activities, so you can do as much...or as little...as you like. The Sun City lifestyle is swprisingly affordable. 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Barlow, who will begin work April 15, comes from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, where she served as associate director of student development for eight years.. She also has worked at SIU as assistant director of student development, Acting director of the Illinois Minority Graduate Incentive Program, adjunct assistant professor of Black American studies, and adjunct assistant professor of social work. Borrowers should compare cover my college costaTlliere are strict borrowing limits in interest rates and other loan federally sponsored loan pro- features of supplemental loans grams, rangingfrom a maximum and ensure that, once loans are of $2,625 for most freshmen to in repayment, they can be com$55,500 for the majority of jun- bined with federal loans and iors and seniors, which often treated as one accoimt. create the need for oiheridiufM' '"" 'How good is customer service? Don't take the servicof fimds for college. 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