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November 16, 2009

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Print edition for March 25, 1996

Comeback on track
MESA, Ariz. -- Duane Ward routinely faced some of the best hitters in baseball when he was the closer for the Toronto Blue Jays during their glory years, but the Las Vegas resident has faced his toughest challenge the past two seasons.
Home sweet for Rebels
Steve Carp
Of course, there might be more appealing stops than Fullerton, Calif. But at least Fred Dallimore's team has some momentum after sweeping San Jose State over the weekend at Wilson Stadium, making its Big West record 3-0 and closing out a marathon 32-game homestand at 26-6.
Police Chase, Capture Two Suspects, Shooting One
The officers decided to wait in the dark for the suspects, who eventually appeared and ran from police. They ignored orders from police to halt, and then split up, resulting in the arrest of one of the suspects.
National retail sales tax an idea whose time has come
I am writing to encourage the SUN to address this issue with a substantial article on the pros and cons of a national retail sales tax. Your readers would find it valuable, informative and timely.
Nevada news briefs from Elko and Pahrump
Deputee was charged with felony drunken driving causing death following the Oct. 22 accident that claimed the life of John Muncrief.
Gamers to grill Ted Binion in public
The 10 a.m. deposition was posted Friday to allow all three State Gaming Control Board members -- Bill Bible, Steve DuCharme and Brian Harris -- to attend without violating the state open meeting law.
LV's master thespian helps would-be stars get their acts together
David Renzi
"Listen to those craaaaaazy bastards."
Where I Stand: A dangerous time in the U.S.
Last week, the House got carried away when members flashed their patriotic colors with a resolution urging the United States to defend the Republic of China on Taiwan. This bit of useless rhetoric only added another gob of chewing gum to the jawing going on between the White House and Beijing.
DMV calls new driver's license mail-in system instant success
Used in many other states for years, it started in Nevada in January. And now the state Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety is getting 300 to 400 applications in the mail every day.
Speech suit may clarify our rights
The 40,000-member Culinary was told last week it must stop distributing fliers critical of the performance of Commercial Bank of Nevada, 2820 W. Charleston Blvd. One of the bank's directors, state Sen. Sue Lowden, R-Las Vegas, also is a co-owner of the Santa Fe. The attorney general's office told the union it was violating state law by disseminating derogatory information about that bank.
School to host carnival, concert
School to host carnival, concert
West's pollution worsens Grand Canyon visibility
In June, the Grand Canyon Visibility Transport Commission will deliver final recommendations to the federal Environmental Protection Agency to improve Colorado Plateau vistas and prevent threats from future smog.
Kudos to image of Carver lumbering off into sunset
Kudos to image of Carver lumbering off into sunset
'Chicken Soup' author to talk
For information, call Impact Lecture Series, 248-9691.
Candidates' stances on immigration
* SEN. BOB DOLE: Pushed for legislation giving more money to states struggling with costs of jailing illegal immigrants. Would deny social services to illegal immigrants. Supports temporary reduction of legal immigration.
Discovery Zone will close some outlets
The status of the company's Southern Nevada stores, which include a facility at 3165 N. Rainbow Blvd. at Cheyenne Avenue and a Henderson outlet in Green Valley, were not immediately known.
Dashed hopes: Immigrants fleeing to U.S. greeted by stronger border patrol
Rachael Levy
It was near midnight and the woman, looking older than her 22 years, hid her exhaustion and fear behind a tightly drawn face. They were close, she reminded herself. So close.
Heller was out of line in his criticism of Ferguson
Perhaps vision and foresight are not what Nevada prizes in a registrar of voters. Yet, not to worry, secretary, I will still vote by punching the ballot card with the stylus provided. If necessary, I will vote even if I have to punch the ballot by striking the head of a nail with my gun butt.
Thunder vs. Moose game details
First Period -- 1, Minnesota, Marois 24 (DePalma, Imes) 15:42. 2, Minnesota, Brill 1 (Williams, Roberts) 15:59. 3, Minnesota, Smith 32 (Hodge, Gouedaris) 17:41. Penalties: Roberts, Minn. (high sticking) 1:35; Gouedaris, Minn. (slashing) 5:13; Richard, LV (tripping) 7:25; Williams, Minn. (unsportsmanlike conduct) 7:25.
Abusive language on TV profanes the entire society
It brings God and all things sacred down to our level (or lower) and leaves nothing of high regard. It translates into more vile and vicious expressions of anger in interpersonal relationships.
Community growth pushes courts to reorganize
Bill Gang
The district courts -- long operated by the judges as autonomous entities of power and prestige -- have outgrown their independent origins and the judges know it.
Shoshones promise to fight dam plan
"We will challenge every single step they take," said Carol Yateman, senior lawyer of the Indian Law Unit of Nevada Legal Services.
Commentary: New thinking helps college and schools
The once-sleepy junior college made the cover of The Chronicle Of Higher Education last month, a rare distinction for a two-year school.
Commentary: One-handed hurler sailing toward success
That was in 1989, a year in which Abbott became an inspirational story for sports fans and nonsports fans alike. He's still an inspirational story today, still pitching in the majors, still dumbfounding everyone who gets a chance to see him on the mound confusing hitters and fielding his position despite being born without a right hand.
Teens will be key to state pregnancy panel
"If you're trying to design a program for adolescents, you have to have input from adolescents that is truly representative of the whole population," said Luana Ritch of the state Health Division.
Residents need to know facts about rape threats
Janice Routh
Two gunmen order patrons onto floor in bar holdup
About 5 a.m. Sunday, police say the men entered Rob's Wallbanger Lounge, 2126 S. Boulder Highway, with their guns drawn and ordered all employees and patrons on the floor.
UNLV vs. San Jose State game details
Davis, Long (7) and Ashley, Fessenden (9). Bauder, Barry (8), Luce (9) and Kleiner. W--Luce (4-1), L--Long (3-2). E--Forman, Davis. DP--SJS 2, UNLV 2. LOB--SJS 6, UNLV 8. 2B--Forman. SF--Brito. SB--Tanner. CS--Campbell. T--2:26. A--350.
Commentary: Stern remembered for his fine mind, sharp wit
Sometimes it's a frantic and exhilarating dance beat moving us beyond our limitations and to the point of collapse. And then it shifts gears into a lazy river ride, slow and steady, drifting on the currents, allowing us time to catch our breath.
NSB president Hofmann drives change at oldest bank in Las Vegas Valley
Alison Calkins
For the same reason that there's only two days in March without classes scheduled for the bank's 450 employees.
SUN editor wins award
He took top honors in the opinion/editorial category of the Excellence in Journalism Awards. The contest was sponsored by the Center for Education Reform, a Washington, D.C.-based research and advocacy group.
Nevadans on tobacco list
Common Cause of Washington, D.C., says Republican Reps. John Ensign and Barbara Vucanovich and Democratic Sen. Harry Reid are tobacco-friendly.
Jeff German: LVCVA execs hit home run
They're definitely on a roll.
Commentary: UOP coach front-runner for UNLV job
Whether she gets the job or it goes to one of the other finalists, UNLV has passed on hiring the candidate with the best credentials, Marianne Stanley.
Clinton vs. Dole, neither offers Nevada carte blanche support
The candidate who wins in November will influence gaming issues, nuclear waste disposal and control of public lands.
graphic
SITTING ON the edge of the Southwest, Las Vegas is a part of a main network pumping illegal immigrants farther in the United States.
Bob Shemeligian: Rent hike forces tenant from home
So, you can imagine my concern and frustration when she called to tell me that the apartment complex where she lives in southeast Las Vegas is jacking up her monthly rent $30 beginning April 1.
Metro eyes tax hike for officers
Jeff Schweers
"We're probably going to do it," Keller said.
Metro worker hits 90
Cathy Scott
He opted to work.
County's foster-children system will be reviewed
John Sarb will be paid $40,000 plus expenses for his six-month survey of the system covering 1,400 children.
Diesel smog checks get mixed reaction
"I don't like this. There's already so many regulations on us," said Judy Locklin of Texas. "Nevada would be another California, and we won't come here. I don't go to California anymore."
Nevada firms make Business Week list
Companies' rankings, in today's edition of the magazine, and their market values are:
State studies group home hirings
Nevada group-home operators currently aren't required to check employee backgrounds and the state doesn't have the legal authority to conduct its own screening.
Details on Joseph Bernard
JOY OF TEACHING: "Well, the joy I get is to watch the joy they receive when they do something that appeals to the audience. I get such a kick out of it. It was something they never did before. They touched those people, and those people reacted."
Low vote, high costs taint GOP's primary
Among the problems were low turnout, ballot tampering and unexpected high costs.
Community help available for local victims of rape
We are also happy to provide education/prevention programs. To schedule a program, contact our office at 385-2153, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To bet or not to bet?
Tim Graham
If the State Gaming Control Board plays by the rules, sports books will be able to post numbers for the six regular-season games the Oakland Athletics will play at Cashman Field next week.
Culinary Union Candidates Begin Campaigns
Culinary Local 226 secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold cited the union's increase in size from 18,000 to 36,000 in the nine years since he's been in office, and other achievements, including creation of a union training center.
Fire chief quits in Lyon County
Dekker was arrested for investigation of drunken driving on Feb. 6 after he brushed a volunteer firefighter with a fire truck while backing up.
Congress cracks down on immigration
The bill would double the U.S. Border Patrol by adding 5,000 agents over five years. It would crack down on immigration smugglers, document forgers and immigrants who remain in the United States after their visas expired, and bar terrorist groups.
2 teens plead not guilty
District Judge Gerard Bongiovanni set an April 29 trial date for Michelle Ogle, 15, and Adrian Donacio, 17.
Helldorado set
The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Seventh and Fremont streets, then head south on Las Vegas Boulevard to Gass Avenue.
German: Cusumano's casino role bared
SENATE investigators and a "60 Minutes" news crew are giving Joey Cusumano the kind of national publicity a wise guy hates.
Commentary: New MGM team turns bottom line around quickly
IN SUPPORT OF Peter's Principle No. 2, I set forth the case for long-term rewards or the lack thereof for an average portfolio of stocks vs. the more conservative route of putting all of one's money into long-term U.S. Treasury obligations.

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