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Archive for February 15, 1999

Obituaries for Feb. 15, 1999: He is survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.; 12:12 p.m.

Guinn to host nuclear summit: The governor invited officials from Nevada to attend the summit so leaders can map a political, legal and scientific strategy to prevent nuclear waste from entering the state.; 11:54 a.m.

Lawyer Schreck loses wife, father within a few hours: "Bonnie never wanted to be alone," the former Nevada Gaming Commission chairman said of his wife, Bonnie Hayes Schreck, who died late Thursday of cancer at Nathan Adelson Hospice. "So she came down, scooped him ...; 11:53 a.m.

A matter of public safety: Lisa Snedeker; When the North Las Vegas City Council asked residents in 1996 to raise their taxes in order to put more police officers on the streets, the argument was simple.; 11:53 a.m.

Gutsy gang of thieves suspects in jewel heist: Metro Police Sgt. Tim Shalhoob said today investigators can't be certain Sunday's burglary of the Bailey Banks & Biddle Jewelers inside Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, early Sunday was by a gang, ...; 11:51 a.m.

Henderson rehabilitation hospital OK'd: Valerie Miller; Planners at Thursday's meeting approved the Horizon Health Care Center, which will include a 75,000-square-foot rehabilitation hospital and nursing facility. The 120-bed hospital would specialize in treating patients with spinal cord and head injuries and ...; 11:51 a.m.

Yucca Mountain meetings scheduled: Project staff will be available to answer questions and to talk about current activities on the mountain, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas.; 11:50 a.m.

Couples go in search of marital bliss aboard Hilton's Starship Enterprise: Flickering control panels, Star-fleet officers and the bridge of the USS Enterprise may be a nontraditional setting, but for four couples married Sunday at the Las Vegas Hilton's "Star Trek: The Experience," it was a ...; 11:49 a.m.

Metro probe rules excessive force used in suspect's arrest: The investigation confirmed that officer David Devaney violated department policy by kicking Terry Jones in his head on Nov. 21, police said.; 11:33 a.m.

Vegas woman happy to win another round in breast implant case: "They keep trying to fight me and hope I will die," Mahlum of Las Vegas said. "But I'm a fighter and I have fought for almost six years."; 11:26 a.m.

Daytona 500 Winners: 1960-Junior Johnson; 11:24 a.m.

Town meeting planned on clinic: More than 500 residents registered protests with the City Council regarding a 17,000-square-foot Healthy Families clinic at Michael Way and Smoke Ranch Road.; 11:22 a.m.

NAACP branch clears election hurdle: Jace Radke; In a faxed statement, the Tri-State Conference, the NAACP's governing body for Utah, Idaho and Nevada, confirmed that all of the protests against the Jan. 9 branch election have been dismissed.; 11:21 a.m.

UMC to seek approval of Hometown Health pact: Art Nadler; The commission serves as the board of trustees of the county-owned hospital.; 11:20 a.m.

Insurance firms face state rules to report diseases: Art Nadler; The state Health Division on Friday voted to require life insurers to inform the state health office if potential policy holders test positive for AIDS; hepatitis A, B and C; the HIV virus; syphilis and ...; 11:20 a.m.

Plea bargain made in killing to avoid third trial: Bill Gang; In the deal Marty Horne will receive a sentence of eight to 20 years in prison. Since he already has spent nearly three years in jail awaiting resolution of his case over the 1995 slaying ...; 11:13 a.m.

Police refute statement in officer-involved death: "Three witnesses within feet of the incident all described the same thing," Police Chief Tommy Burns said.; 11:12 a.m.

Man arrested, charged in theft: Tad Allan Maserang has been arrested on a charge of bank larceny for the Jan. 7 theft of an ATM from Network Federal Credit Union at 2699 N. Tenaya Way, FBI officials said.; 11:11 a.m.

Victorious De La Hoya was taken to limit: Dean Juipe; By the time the fight was over, Ariel Caveda actually looked more like Oscar De La Hoya than De La Hoya did.; 11:10 a.m.

Bail denied woman convicted in death of 14-month-old girl: Bill Gang; District Judge Mark Gibbons on Friday denied Wegner's request for bail to keep her out of prison while she appeals her conviction for the child-abuse murder of Kierra Harrison.; 11:10 a.m.

Report clouds campus funding issue: CARSON CITY -- A legislative study kept under wraps for 10 months shows budget inequities between the Las Vegas and Reno campuses of the University of Nevada may not be as large as some advocates ...; 11:02 a.m.

Prep Playoffs Results, Schedule: 4A SOUTHERN ZONE TOURNAMENT; 11:02 a.m.

Del Mar chief: State overreacted in seizing mortgage firm: Shustek couldn't go inside the office of the business he founded more than four years ago and was treading in unfamiliar water by reading from a carefully crafted statement reviewed by lawyers and public-relations professionals.; 11:01 a.m.

Drawing battle lines on private sidewalks: Adrienne Packer; In Las Vegas, sidewalks are what tourists stand on to marvel at multimillion-dollar dancing fountains and dueling life-sized battleships. Rarely do their eyes stray to the ground.; 10:58 a.m.

Watch out Indy, Daytona is zooming ahead: Eddie Pells; DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- In the middle of the speedway infield sits a gray, run-down bus with a slogan spray-painted on the back.; 10:47 a.m.

Bricks from foul line costly for Rebels in defeat to Rice: Steve Carp; HOUSTON -- After losing a 78-72 track meet to UNLV last month, there was no way Rice wanted to get into a running game with the Rebels Saturday. A nice leisurely stroll was coach Willis ...; 10:34 a.m.

UNLV aims to get back on track: Steve Carp; Rebels at Tulsa; 10:32 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Foreigners indecisive at big fight: Dean Juipe; Boxing judges are like dialects: Every region in the world has its own, and each believes theirs is the best.; 10:28 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Baffert stalks $5 million bonus: Ralph Siraco; They say that to win the Kentucky Derby you need the luckiest horse. To win the Preakness Stakes you need the fastest horse and to win the Belmont Stakes -- the third and final jewel ...; 10:26 a.m.

Letter: Nation's defenders deserve praise: It's so intrinsic to me, I didn't feel I had to burn bras as a statement during the hippie days. I live as I please.; 10:25 a.m.

Thunder stays hot with win, but playoff hopes still slim: Steve Guiremand; It's been a month to remember for the Las Vegas Thunder.; 10:25 a.m.

Letter: Reid, Bryan staffs always cheerful: Perhaps this letter, along with our sincere appreciation and thanks will convey some degree of gratitude for their dedication.; 10:24 a.m.

Letter: Auto repair column a laugh a minute: They are brilliant with humor and common sense about auto repairs, etc. A chuckle a minute.; 10:23 a.m.

Letter: If you can't stand the smoke ...: You are the one that's rude and arrogant. Not Mr. Zemeckis. What kind of point were you trying to get across?; 10:22 a.m.

Letter: Rich get richer with GOP plan for tax cut: This is just another Republican policy, begun in the Reagan era, to benefit the rich.; 10:20 a.m.

Editorial: Mayor will leave on an upbeat note: Jones has shown genuine leadership, unflinching in tackling difficult problems that some other politicians would just as soon see go away. She was an ardent advocate for downtown redevelopment, pushing through the $70 million Fremont ...; 10:19 a.m.

New Year's 1999: Book early, plan to spend a bundle: Caesars Palace will be charging $2,000 a night, with a four-night minimum, or $2,500 a night with a three-night minimum.; 10:09 a.m.

Upcoming conventions and shows: Taxes -- Taxes and the small business seminar at the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Wednesday. 565-8951.; 10:01 a.m.

Immunization schedule: DISTRICT HEALTH CENTER: 625 Shadow Lane, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.; 9:45 a.m.

Columnist Melissa Schorr: Chelsea and the age of maturity: Melissa Schorr; Set aside the idea that this piece broke the alleged "moratorium" on reporting on the First Kid.; 9:41 a.m.

Business people in the news: Leonard Bernardo is vice president of SBA lending at the Rainbow branch of Silver State Bank.; 9:32 a.m.

LV airline refines marketing plans: That feature, which is bound to be pleasing to travelers who want to add Las Vegas to their itineraries, also will be a bonanza for the resorts that will accommodate overnighting passengers.; 9:31 a.m.

LV firm told to stop securities sales: The Florida office filed an administrative complaint in August against Epstein, his company, as well as Pan American Securities and Brokerage Inc., Kellner & Co. and Paul W. Kellner, based in Tampa. McElmurry was added ...; 9:29 a.m.

Mirage again at top of list in Fortune: Fortune magazine says Wynn's Mirage Resorts Inc. of Las Vegas again is the nation's most-admired company in the hotels, casinos and resorts industry.; 9:28 a.m.

Brothers fight for control of firm: But recently, the suit alleges, Robert "began a course of conduct to freeze out and unlawfully oust Plaintiff (Louis) from Nevada Mack, and began to operate Nevada Mack as his personal business in violation of ...; 9:27 a.m.

Reno paying $600,000 to officers who worked through lunches: While officers will get about $6,500 each, depending on how long they worked for the city, the actual amount owed could have totaled $1.2 million to $1.5 million, the Reno Gazette-Journal reported on Monday.; 9:19 a.m.

Together Again: Kimberley McGee; Each story behind these three Southern Nevada residents stands alone in its personal tragedy, but is united in its longing for wholeness.; 9:18 a.m.

180 people will lose jobs with Fernley plant closure: Representatives of the Portland, Ore.-based building products company said the closure would allow them to expand production at L-P facilities in Hines, Ore. and Wilmington, N.C. The company will relocate equipment at the Fernley plant ...; 8:57 a.m.

Mother of avalanche survivor can't forget rescuers: Martin Griffith; Myra Lerch of Chico, Calif., plans to write a letter to Dartmouth College officials praising a Dartmouth alumni group that rescued her son, Derek, 21, and his girlfriend, Marisa Nelson, 20, near Truckee, Calif.; 8:56 a.m.

Assembly OKs bill to repeal ethics law: Assemblyman Bob Beers, R-Las Vegas, didn't vote as the repeal plan, AB130, was sent to the Senate for final action. Beers was fined $5,000 last summer for statements he made about his primary opponent, Dennis ...; 3:24 a.m.

Senate OKs three-day Nevada Day weekend: Advocates argued the event now can fall on any day of the week, and it's tough for some entrants - such as school marching bands from distant cities like Elko, Ely or Las Vegas - ...; 3:23 a.m.

New Jersey assemblywoman seeks soldiers who freed her from prison camp: Scott Sonner; "What I found was the soul of America," said Previte, 66, now a state assemblywoman in New Jersey.; 3:23 a.m.

Guinn's budget knife spares neighborhood centers program: The neighborhood centers are designed to help people who need services know where such services are available. Each center decides which special services to provide by listening to the people who live nearby. Some focus ...; 3:21 a.m.

Box Score: Rice 59, UNLV 55: 3-Point Goals: 3-17, .176 (Simmons 1-3, Marion 0-4, Dickel 1-3, Keefe 1-3, Herod 1-2, Daniels 0-2).; 3:07 a.m.

Index rises: The index was negatively affected by slowing job growth in Nevada -- while a record-low unemployment rate made it difficult for companies to find employees.; 1:11 a.m.

Nevada gaming suppliers pursue international markets: Sharon Harris; Three Las Vegas companies bought booth space at last month's show: Alliance Gaming, Casinovations and casino architect Paul Steelman.; 1:10 a.m.

Visitor volume declines: Despite the shortfall in the visitor count, the LVCVA said gross gaming revenue of $37.4 million in December was up 8.5 percent.; 1:10 a.m.

Harveys donates $15,000: "We understand that compulsive gambling is a serious problem that needs to be dealt with. Each year, more than $1 billion is allocated to mental health and addictions research in the United States, yet only ...; 1:08 a.m.

Gaming analyst resigning: Turner said the couple has decided to "stop and smell the roses" for a few years.; 1:08 a.m.

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