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Print edition for November 9, 1998

Brief: Boyd Gaming drops plans for new hotel-casino
The company had been looking at building a 210-room resort with a movie theater and bowling lanes on a 13.8-acre site owned by developer Gil Strange. Boyd caught flack from several nearby residents at a special September meeting the company called to discuss the project.
Lt. Gov.-elect calls for state to diversify its economy
Wall Street analysts have estimated that California tribal casinos could take as much as $425 million in annual casino revenues, or about 5 percent of Nevada's 1997 total.
Tropicana adding gambling museum
Hillary Smoot, manager of public relations, said an announcement would be made later this week giving details of the new attraction: a gambling hall of fame and museum. No timetable was given on construction.
Brief: Judge ruling on BTOP suit
Willis lawyers deny allegations of wrongdoing.
Family fights immigrant's impending deportation
Goel was featured in a Sun story last May, shortly after he received notice from the federal Immigration and Naturalization Service that he was to be returned to his native country after years of court battles to remain here.
Mansion renovation gets funding
"This is the one that is putting us over the top," Miller said. "While we were able to begin this ambitious project through the generosity of some Nevadans, this award from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation is the one which allows us to finish what we started. This contribution ensures completion of the project."
Polish Americans celebrate commitment to both nations
When Las Vegan Eugene Dreger, the son of Polish immigrants, got the same call, he too responded -- though a bit differently -- by joining a branch of the U.S. armed forces, as did his three brothers.
A look into the study commission
Here are the players:
Pioneering federal judge adjusts to high-profile nature of position
Bill Gang
So when she was appointed earlier this year as the first woman and first black federal judge in Nevada, she approached the new post with that same low-profile professionalism despite her eagerness for the new challenge.
DOE seeks new monitor for Test Site
The department had notified the federal Environmental Protection Agency it was shutting down air-monitoring stations around the state because nuclear testing is no longer conducted at the Test Site. The DOE proposed to do its own monitoring.
Cheyenne to battle Cimarron for Southern supremacy
Spencer Patterson
Cheyenne coach George Perry knew he might be in for a long night even before Saturday's 4A Southern Zone semifinal against Western began.
Obituaries for November 9, 1998
He is survived by his wife, Lila; one son, John Adams of Las Vegas; and four daughters.
IHL Standings -- November 9, 1998
Northeast Division
Reid camp wary of fallout from vote recount
Cy Ryan and Jeff German
County Registrar Laura Dancer said she hopes to have the final certified results completed for a 5 p.m. court hearing today.
Survey finds Nevada Power name recognized by consumers
CARSON CITY -- Chairwoman Judy Sheldrew of the State Public Utilities Commission is chiding Nevada Power Co. for what she considers unfair public statements on a controversy over deregulation of the electric industry.
Brief: Woman wins $1.4 million jackpot in Colorado
She and her husband, Hafez, play the slots in Black Hawk twice a month and consider themselves regulars.
Sprague wins race but loses title to runner-up Hornaday
The time-worn axiom "Rubbin' is Racin'" apparently doesn't apply on the final lap of a race when a championship is on the line.
Sam's Town 250, Sunday's Results
1. (1) Jack Sprague, Spring Lake, Mich., Chevrolet, 169, 130.801 mph, $84,725.
Brief: Fire damages casino-resort
"There was no disruption of operations. It was contained very quickly. Things are back to normal," said Assistant Police Commissioner Paul Farquharson.
Tennis Glance
AP Sports Writer
Casino industry leaders bracing for visit from gaming panel
Just as it began its nationwide tour in Atlantic City in January, the nine-member panel once more finds itself mired in controversy.
Brief: Gaming company changes reporting period
Brief: Gaming company changes reporting period
Corder wins bull riders' event, but can't overtake Dunn for season title
Lisa Snedeker
Anyone who took a 40-to-1 chance on Reed Corder to win the 1998 Professional Bull Riders Bud Light Cup World Championship this weekend walked away from the MGM Grand Garden on Sunday night almost as happy as the new champion.
Brief: Del Webb expects record year
Del Webb has high hopes for its new Anthem community near Henderson south of Las Vegas. It said more than 4,000 people toured 34 new model homes there over a two-day period.
Brief: Teamsters win vote at Circus Circus
It was the third election win for the union in the past month. Excalibur hotel-casino retail shop clerks and Desert Inn hotel-casino laundry workers approved representation by the local last month. However, union representation was voted down in October at the Greyhound bus terminal.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Blame lame crowd on start time
This is the last time this space will be devoted to lamenting another lame NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series crowd at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Brief: Sacramento woman wins $1 million
Saturday's tournament featured finalists from 24 states and Canada who advanced to the Las Vegas finals through 16 regional tournaments.
Editorial: Gambling under the microscope
Las Vegans obviously are anxious about the commission's visit. After all, how often does Congress create a federal commission to study a legal industry? Considering how profitable this industry has become there also is a fear that a cash-strapped Congress might look to further tax gaming.
Letter: Columnist's remarks a welcome sight
No doubt there will be readers against the references to the problems. Either they are fortunate enough to have a smooth-running association with a board that cares about keeping the owners happy or, as exists where I live, "board allies" choose to refuse to recognize we have many problems, also.
Church shaken after attack by 'wicked lady'
Stacy J. Willis
But members of West Valley Assembly of God were still recuperating on Sunday from the Friday morning attack that left their sanctuary damaged and their pastors grappling with the question: Why?
Nevada merchants predict strong holiday shopping season
Brian Seals
The stock market nose dive of this fall seems like a distant memory and sales have been strong year-to-date.
UNLV golfers win tourney
The fourth-ranked UNLV golf team held on to its second-round lead during Sunday's final round and captured the team title in the 18-team GolfWorld/Palmetto Dunes Collegiate Invitational at Hilton Head, S.C.
Letter: Jefferson would not have lied about affair
However, I was looked straight in the eye and flat out lied to -- over and over again.
Mirage earnings drop
Gary Thompson
Third-quarter net income fell to $30.1 million, or 16 cents a share, from $54.9 million, or 28 cents a share, the company said. Revenue slid to $338.1 million from $369.2 million in the 1997 third period.
Brief: Controversy over questions for gamblers
Those interviewed are asked about their marital status, grocery spending, sources of debt, drinking habits, criminal record and even their sex drive.
Columnist Melissa Schorr: Touched by a Brothel
Melissa Schorr
What I didn't expect was to be moved.
Letter: Paramedics must wait for call
With a fire station only 100 feet away from the corner of Valley View Boulevard and Bell Drive, Ed lay bleeding for ten minutes after we called 911. Another driver advised me that when he had tried to get help for a past accident at this intersection ... the fire station personnel had advised him ... that they must be dispatched before they can help.
LV business events
Commercial Marketing Group -- Breakfast meeting with Kimmen Olsen & Susan Cotton of Realty Holdings Group speaking about property management. Wednesday. 889-1600.
Letter: Adelson's point was to fight unions
His ads have been clearly in bad taste, taking items out of context to create an improper image. But I believe his agenda was, is, and always will be to fight the unions and politicians he believes are controlled by them.
Las Vegan Gaughan comes within two laps of his goal
Brendan Gaughan was two laps away from accomplishing two of the goals he had set for himself prior to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Sam's Town 250 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
LV business people
William Edwards is executive vice president of marketing and creative services at GES Exposition Services.
Making streets safer for the blind
Art Nadler
The signal, which emits a tone after pushing a button, lets blind pedestrians know when it's safe to cross. Two signals have been installed at both ends of the crosswalk in front of the main entrance to University Medical Center on Charleston Boulevard near Westwood Drive.
CD to a tee
Kimberley McGee
"There comes a moment when you have to make a decision to live or die," comedian CD LaBove says.
Bellagio visitor volume, revenues exceed expectations
Robert Macy
"All the figures are well above our expectations," Alan Feldman, vice president of public affairs for Mirage Resorts Inc., said Monday. "We say that with the full expectation that once there is a normal operating period, these numbers will go down, although we expect them to remain quite high, at record-setting levels."
High school students await new Faith Lutheran campus
Jace Radke
Part of the new 50,000-square-foot classroom and administration wing of the school opened to sixth and seventh graders on Sept. 8, but the school's ninth through 12th graders have had to be patient while the rest of the wing was completed.
Investor unhappy over $99 rooms at Bellagio
Andrew Pollack
The accommodations were luxurious, but Greenberg was a bit unhappy about the price. "I wish my rate wasn't so good," he said. "It's $99 a night."
MGM Grand strikes deal to buy Primadonna
Gary Thompson
The acquisition would give MGM Grand full ownership of New York-New York, the two-year-old Strip resort built as a joint venture between the two companies, as well as three hotel-casinos and two golf courses on I-15 at the California-Nevada border.
Prep playoff results, schedule
4A SOUTHERN ZONE TOURNAMENT
'99 Legislature's main role: Saying 'no'
The Legislature will have more veteran politicians than at any time since 1989 -- and a record 23 women.

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