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Archive for March 3, 1999

School violence measure passes: In addition, the bill states that if someone dies during such acts of violence, the perpetrator will be charged with first-degree murder. The penalty would be a minimum of 20 years in prison and could ...; 12:28 p.m.

Child advocates urge OK on adoption bill: It also erases the $2,500 cap on adoption fees charged by the state and lets the state charge what the private sector does.; 12:28 p.m.

Letter: Special prosecutor sometimes needed: Currie was one of the few witnesses who displayed moral fiber. It's a shame she chose to associate with wolves in sheep's clothing and had to pay $150,000 to have a "shark" counsel her.; 11:50 a.m.

Letter: Illegal immigrants had their chance: So after reading that story, all I have to say is bye, bye.; 11:49 a.m.

Letter: Veterans, families deserve chapel at cemetery: Operation Godspeed, a nonpartisan organization of concerned citizens dedicated to honoring Nevada's military veterans, has worked diligently to raise enough to cover construction costs. Construction is set to begin in April. But money will still ...; 11:48 a.m.

Editorial: There certainly must be bigger fish to fry: So it's too bad that the Assembly Education Committee had to waste part of a hearing Monday on legislation that could result in parents being fined up to $200 if their children are caught carrying ...; 11:46 a.m.

Editorial: Take action to improve work safety: After the explosion, then-Gov. Bob Miller appointed a commission that looked into the accident. The panel made a number of well-reasoned recommendations to change state laws governing workplace safety in these potentially dangerous plants that ...; 11:44 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Nevada Power's Lenzie awarded Scout's honor: Elizabeth Foyt; Volunteer, advocate, tireless supporter, Chuck is a friend to endeavors that impact our lives at every level, among them the March of Dimes, Multiple Sclerosis Society, National Conference of Christians and Jews, YMCA, Salvation Army ...; 11:43 a.m.

Man on a mission: Seventeen years ago, a homeless and destitute fugitive, David Blacksmith, came to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission seeking help.; 11:32 a.m.

Electronics executive joins Mikohn board: "Jim Meyer is a very experienced senior executive with the proven ability to successfully develop and market technologically advanced products," said David Thompson, Mikohn's chairman and chief executive.; 11:30 a.m.

Mystery firm bids for Desert Inn: Gary Thompson; A publicly traded firm linked to Taiwanese business interests said it joined the bidding for the Desert Inn.; 11:25 a.m.

Broken gas line cause of Strip road closure: Officials said high winds quickly dissipated the gas. There were no injuries or evacuations from the area, other than construction workers at the Venetian.; 11:25 a.m.

Woman awarded $1 in compensation seeking new trial: Davis represented Brenda Nadell in her lawsuit against Metro Police that ended Friday with a federal jury awarding her $1 in compensatory damages. He said this morning he will file the motion by March 10.; 11:24 a.m.

Obituaries for March 3, 1999: She is survived by three sons, Carl L. Anderson of Las Vegas, Roy W. Anderson of New Market, Md., and Erik D. Anderson of Gaithersburg, Md.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.; 11:21 a.m.

America West links with Starwood: Stays at other Starwood properties qualify for 500 FlightFund miles.; 11:16 a.m.

Arizona Charlie's looking at expansion with Icahn funds: John Wilen; Arizona Charlie's hotel-casino is considering a dramatic expansion that would add casino and buffet space, a new parking garage, and perhaps movie theaters and bowling lanes, says the resort's new general manager.; 11:16 a.m.

Acquisition completed, NLV flights end: Securities and Exchange Commission records say the airline was sold for $12.4 million.; 11:15 a.m.

Elevated shuttle to begin runs next month: The half-mile elevated shuttle system that can transport 3,200 people an hour each direction was mounted on its track Tuesday and parked outside the new resort for guests to examine.; 11:14 a.m.

Bill targeting driver's licenses dies: The committee Tuesday failed to muster a majority on Assembly Bill 16.; 11:08 a.m.

Stolen identities can cause nightmares for victims: CARSON CITY -- Parents of a college-bound Las Vegas high school senior tried several times to get their daughter a credit card, but they were always rejected.; 11:08 a.m.

Little chance seen for cell phone ban while driving: A bill has been introduced by the Assembly Transportation Committee to make it illegal to use portable phones while driving a car.; 11:06 a.m.

UNLV defeats Loyola Marymount: UNLV rallied with four runs in the seventh inning to defeat Loyola Marymount 7-4 at Wilson Stadium. The win improved the Rebels' record to 6-12.; 11:06 a.m.

Laxalt name proposed for federal building: Mark D. Preston; In a show of bipartisan admiration for Laxalt, Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., and Senate Minority Whip Harry Reid, D-Nev., introduced legislation today that would rename a federal building in Carson City for the Nevada lawmaker ...; 11:06 a.m.

Guilty pleas close cases on two killings: Bill Gang; But it will be a familiar setting for the man who already has spent six years in a Wyoming prison on drug charges.; 11:05 a.m.

Waltrip would love to snap skid in Las Vegas: Michael Waltrip snapped one streak in Daytona and would love nothing more than to break another in Las Vegas.; 11:05 a.m.

Commissioners say temple is not a church: Adrienne Packer; If the dusty desert terrain where the Temple of Sekhmet stands is not zoned for a church and the stucco structure has no use permit for a church, then it isn't a church.; 11:04 a.m.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Anglers won over by Finnish lure: Paula DelGiudice; It has been 40 years since Ron Weber, founder and president of Normark Corporation, discovered the Rapala lure -- a Finnish product that has been popular in this country ever since. To mark its 40-year ...; 11:04 a.m.

Guilty plea expected in Drug Court theft: Bill Gang; Janice Hampton is scheduled to be arraigned next week in District Court on a single felony theft count.; 11:02 a.m.

Traffic planners call for calm streets: Adrienne Packer; Calm drivers are exactly what residents in older neighborhoods would like to see replace speeders and the motorists who use residential streets to invent shortcuts.; 11:01 a.m.

UMC looking for ways to end free rides: Art Nadler; The commissioners, acting as the board of trustees for the county hospital, responded Tuesday to a study by Dr. C. Jeffrey Waddoups, an associate professor of economics at UNLV.; 11:01 a.m.

Whitney to benefit from preservation plan: Adrienne Packer; A portion of Whitney township in southeastern Las Vegas was swept into a category called "neighborhood preservation area," making homeowners in the region eligible for low-interest or no-interest loans.; 11:00 a.m.

Las Vegas victory led to special year for Martin: Mark Martin used to cringe whenever he was asked the question.; 10:57 a.m.

Gaughan won't make Cup race: Brendan Gaughan came close to living out every young driver's dream: Making his first start in a NASCAR Winston Cup points race on his hometown track.; 10:55 a.m.

Recycled-water facility started in northwest: Jace Radke; When completed, the resource center will treat sewage flow to produce nondrinking water for irrigating parks and golf courses in the northwest, which are currently watered using drinking, or potable, water.; 10:52 a.m.

Constable files for review of ethics ruling: Lisa Snedeker; The petition concerns "the constitutionality of the whole process of this commission sitting in judgment of campaign statements," attorney Frank Cremen said.; 10:51 a.m.

Jury doesn't buy manslaughter in two deaths: Bill Gang; Lonnie Dennis was convicted of first-degree murder Tuesday in the 1997 slayings of his estranged wife and her lover.; 10:51 a.m.

Commissioners support police expansion plan: Adrienne Packer; The board endorsed Metro's plan to expand and asked the department to submit funding recommendations in the near future.; 10:50 a.m.

County establishes guidelines for ethics: Adrienne Packer; "This is a significant step forward," Clark County Commission Chairman Bruce Woodbury said. "It's a good move on the part of the commission, especially with regards to contracts. It sets definite standards and takes politics ...; 10:49 a.m.

Legislature flooded with 150 workers' comp bills: Nevada's risk management professionals are monitoring more than 150 bills that could change how employees are insured at the workplace.; 10:49 a.m.

City sues erotic dance club: According to the suit, Worldnet officials signed a letter of understanding with the city and an agreement to pay $50,000 in a negotiated settlement arising from a disciplinary action against a company Worldnet acquired.; 10:47 a.m.

Elementary students play musical schools: Benjamin Grove; The decision came during the board's annual elementary school "rezoning" meeting, in which the board reconfigures attendance boundaries, effectively shuffling students from one school to another.; 10:46 a.m.

Wounded officer leaves hospital: Metro Police Officer Dominic Kaserskie, 25, went home from the hospital Tuesday, a day after being shot twice by an assailant in an alley in the Meadows Village neighborhood.; 10:45 a.m.

LV's head count a daunting task: Scott Reeder; Local governments in the Las Vegas Valley are taking steps to ensure they are not undercounted in the 2000 census.; 10:43 a.m.

Public, Wall Street impressed by Mandalay Bay: John Wilen; The thumbs-up from financial analysts was important because of concerns about the Las Vegas gambling industry's ability to fill 16,360 hotel rooms opening between 1998 and 2000.; 10:35 a.m.

SMU thriller sets stage for a date with Rebels: Steve Carp; By Steve Carp LAS VEGAS SUN; 10:32 a.m.

Columnist Rusty Wallace: Las Vegas Track ideal for some good racing: Rusty Wallace; Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a type of racetrack that is very, very smooth and real, real wide, which is one of the biggest reasons we all love coming out here to race.; 10:30 a.m.

Mandalay ventures bravely into new entertainment world: Gary Thompson; The new $950 million tropically themed resort that opened last night seems certain to expand Southern Nevada's visitor base, attracting a new breed of younger, more hip tourists with its high-energy entertainment venues.; 10:30 a.m.

BYU sends TCU packing; Fresno, Rice also advance: Steve Carp; It happens every year, though not quite this way.; 10:29 a.m.

Tubbs: Nailon ejection 'cost me the season': Steve Carp and Steve Guiremand; If you listen to Billy Tubbs, the slap in the face Mark Dickel took from Lee Nailon in January was history's biggest since Gen. George S. Patton hauled off on a shellshocked private in Sicily ...; 10:29 a.m.

Lady Rebels get another shot at Rams' Hammon: Steve Guiremand; UNLV's first meeting this season with fourth-ranked Colorado State was a very forgettable 91-55 loss at Moby Arena.; 10:27 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Robinson plans celebrity benefit golf tournament: UNLV head football coach John Robinson is getting into the golf business.; 10:26 a.m.

Yes, that's Lenin: Lenin's statue is attracting a lot of attention.; 10:26 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Local pro Seelman leads team to victory: Peter Benton; Under beautiful golfing weather conditions, the Las Vegas Country Club hosted a two-professional, two-member tournament with the one low gross and one low net ball of foursome format.; 10:25 a.m.

Fishing Report -- March 3, 1999: Striped bass fishing continues to be very slow with only a few fish being caught following the Nevada Division of Wildlife's weekly trout plants. A 10-pound striper was taken by a shore angler following last ...; 10:25 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Nostalgia checks in with Tark: Dean Juipe; Babe Ruth lucked out when his baseball career hit the skids.; 10:22 a.m.

Columnist Tim Graham: Auto racing, TV seem to be perfect match: Tim Graham; Just a few years ago, hockey was considered the next great sport. It was on the verge of breaking out.; 10:21 a.m.

Disturbance packs a windy punch: There was enough snow to make chains mandatory over Donner Summit and chains or snow tires required on U.S. 50 over Spooner and Echo Summits before the sunrise began warming things up.; 10:10 a.m.

Public eyes new $1 billion resort; Wall Street watches for the numbers: Robert Macy; The hotel had planned to open to the public at 11 p.m. Tuesday, after a VIP party attended by some 4,000 people. But the opening was moved up an hour because of the crush of ...; 10:10 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's Selections for Santa Anita: Thursday's card; 9:56 a.m.

Thursday at Aqueduct: 1st race 6 fur 4YO & up F&M Clm: 1 Dana's Devil (Castillo) 116; 2 Sports Authority (King) 116; 3 Brite Girl (Bridgmohan) 116; 4 Roscommon Lady (Chavez) 116; 5 a-Fair Decision (Smith) 111; 6 ...; 9:56 a.m.

Thursday at Santa Anita: 1st race 1-1/16 mi 4Y0 Clm: 1 Makeyurbelfathome (Puglisi) 122; 2 Scepter'd Isle (Solis) 122; 3 Rotar (Espinoza) 122; 4 Manly Valentine (Rodriguez) 110; 5 Inwood (Flores) 122; 6 His Legacy Too (Gomez) 122.; 9:56 a.m.

Thursday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 1 mi 3YO Clm: 1 Sugar Spin (Baze) 116; 2 Own The Magic (Warren) 116; 3 Newporter (Bisono) 116; 4 Chuckster (Radke) 109; 5 Feisty Flyer Linares) 114; 6 Blair's Hero (Delgadillo) 116.; 9:56 a.m.

Bay-by's got the Blues: A few weeks ago, Chris Stephenson sat at a table in a small coffee bar at the Luxor, just across the street from the under-construction Mandalay Bay, discussing the chances of success in Las Vegas ...; 9:17 a.m.

'Chicago' toddles into Vegas: For Mandalay Bay, it's where Las Vegas intersects with Broadway.; 9:16 a.m.

Hotel picked one of busiest weeks to open its doors: John Wilen; Mandalay Bay. It's a nice place to visit, but don't try renting a room there this week.; 9:15 a.m.

Resort offers rooms for all (Four) Seasons: John Wilen; The standard room runs $99 to $299 a night and looks pretty much like a standard room anywhere in Las Vegas. It offers 500 square feet, includes a separate bath and stall shower in its ...; 9:14 a.m.

Mandalay's offerings light on retail, so far: John Wilen; Unless that runaway is a big fan of shopping.; 9:13 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Dining excitement gives hotel a special flavor: Science fiction? No. This is all part of the dining excitement at Mandalay Bay.; 9:12 a.m.

Race-week appearances: Budweiser Clydesdales -- 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North.; 9:00 a.m.

Legislature schedule for Thursday, March 4: 8 a.m. - Joint budget subcommittee on judicial branch budget.; 4:21 a.m.

Layoffs of two officers put on hold: Officers Mark Markiewicz pleaded guilty in 1998 to battery on his wife. Officer Lynn Drake pleaded guilty four years ago to disturbing the peace after his ex-wife claimed his discipline of their daughter constituted abuse.; 4:20 a.m.

Senate approves extra punishments for assaulting taxi drivers: SB146 was introduced by Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus at the request of the Nevada Taxicab Authority, which regulates nearly 1,200 taxis in Las Vegas.; 4:20 a.m.

Nevada gets $3.3 million for welfare-to-work program: "We cannot afford to leave anyone behind, and we must continue to help families move from poverty to self-sufficiency," Clinton said. "With this grant Nevada can do that by continuing the innovative programs that are ...; 4:20 a.m.

Critics: Grazing, not logging, biggest threat to goshawks in Great Basin: Scott Sonner; "Under the current management in southern Utah and Nevada, they are likely to go extinct," said Kieran Suckling, director of the Center for Biological Diversity based in Tucson, Ariz.; 2:56 a.m.

Thieves swipe weather service truck, A-T-Vs, equipment: A laptop computer and other gear used in the evaluations also went along with the truck.; 2:55 a.m.

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