Print edition for March 17, 1999

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: UNLV squad's qualifying system tough, but worth it: Dwaine Knight swears by it.

Fishing Report -- March 17, 1999: Mark BeVier of Las Vegas told NDOW that his fishing party had fair results Saturday in the Muddy River area. He said they caught and released 10 largemouth bass, 20 striped bass and two channel catfish. Most of their stripers came from Fish Island.

Columnist Peter Benton: Thompson's victory highlights kids' event: Peter Benton; The Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association's Presidents Day Junior Classic, played over the Callaway Center's Golf Club, saw Brad Thompson and his 29 win the boys 11-12 division over Adam Tubbs' 31.

Columnist Dean Juipe: UNLV mess may prove beneficial: Dean Juipe; Part of the fun in being a columnist is endeavoring to keep the reader on his toes, knowing there are times you can zig when you're expected to zag.

Gondrezick suffers heart attack: Steve Carp; On a day where the UNLV basketball program was dealing with bad news, there was another blow Tuesday afternoon.

Columnist Tim Graham: Mountain West forms regional TV network: Tim Graham; The Mountain West Conference was founded on the concept of weeding out the unnecessary.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Record bass a big thrill for angler: Paula DelGiudice; Monday, March 8 was just an ordinary weekday out at Lake Mead for Michael Geary -- just like a hundred others he has spent fishing for largemouth bass since he moved here in 1961.

When Irish Foods Are Tasty ...: Oh Paddy dear, did you hear the news that's going 'round? They're cookin' up some gourmet meals in good old Ireland.

Guinn unveils ethics suggestions: Currently, the commission has a one-person clerical staff and a deputy attorney general part time.

Bayno: Rebels are clean: Steve Carp; By Steve Carp LAS VEGAS SUN

Purdue overcomes UNLV: Purdue rallied to take the final two matches and edge the UNLV men's tennis team 4-3 at the Fertitta Tennis Complex Tuesday. The 43rd-ranked Rebels dropped to 5-6 while the 35th-ranked Boilermakers improved to 9-1. In singles play, the Rebels got a win at the top spot by 72nd-ranked Asaf Tishler, who downed 66th-ranked Jason Marshall in straight sets 7-5, 7-5, for his ninth straight victory.

Ralph Siraco Selections for Santa Anita: Thursday's card

Columnist Muriel Stevens: A clear picture of TV problems: During the past year I've spent more time than I can spare shopping for a mattress, a stove, a vacuum cleaner, a toaster and now a television set to replace the not-so-old one in my bedroom.

New Assembly bill would restrict teen driving: "This bill gives teens more time to develop and practice safe driving skills, while minimizing exposure to dangerous driving situations," she added.

Tuesday's Prep Results -- March 17, 1999: Cimarron-Memorial 3, Bonanza 0

NDA plots strategy to lure technology firms to LV: What could a 24-hour city in need of a trained work force use? How about a 24-hour training facility?

Henderson: Amended ordinance opens door to more taverns: Lisa Snedeker; David Lee, administrator of business licensing, said the amendment allows for one tavern license for every 8,000 additional residents, more than doubling the original standard, which called for a new license for every 3,500 new residents.

Lung cancer silences Treniers' golden baritone voice: Although hobbled by a stroke eight years earlier and suffering through the final stages of lung cancer, Buddy was proud to show fans that his golden baritone voice had not fallen victim to his crippling ailments.

Augustine may have to explain cash flow to panel: She said the auditors went over the cash count and gave her a clean bill.

UMC construction allowed to move forward: Jace Radke; Tuesday afternoon District Court Judge Mark Gibbons denied a request for a temporary restraining order against the company that won the bid to construct the addition, but set a preliminary injunction hearing for March 25.

Black Book nominee arrested at McCarran: John Wilen; Pascente, 56, has been nominated for the List of Excluded Persons -- known as the Black Book -- for his alleged associations with the Chicago Mafia and a felony conviction for mail fraud.

Christian broadcaster unloads on gaming again: Gary Thompson; Federal gaming commission panelist James Dobson blasted lotteries, tribal casinos and Internet gambling Tuesday and warned of an "alarming penetration of gambling into the world of children and teenagers."

Financial disclosure forms reveal little: Candidates for Las Vegas mayor and other municipal seats throughout Clark County made financial disclosures Monday, but state law didn't force them to go into much detail.

Poll's mixed message: Spend more on services but don't raise my taxes: But the overwhelming majority of those surveyed don't want a personal state income tax or higher property taxes to pay for the increased spending. Instead, they favor increased taxation on casino income, cigarettes and alcohol.

Vote in June election on council expansion may be binding: Erin Neff; A bill to be introduced Monday would make the people's vote in the general election the law of the land.

Neal delays vote on gaming tax increase: Neal, D-North Las Vegas, told the Senate Taxation Committee he favored a postponement of a scheduled vote on Senate Bill 88 on Tuesday until the picture is clearer on how much money is needed by the state to cure its shortfall of tax revenues.

Panel kills bill on police misconduct: The committee deadlocked 7-7 on passing Assembly Bill 304 and then voted 10-4 to indefinitely postpone the measure that had been sought by the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Gambling problem led to theft of $1.5 mil.: A former federal paralegal with a reported gambling habit embezzled as much as $1.5 million over 10 years by betraying the trust of her colleagues, U.S. Attorney Kathryn Landreth said Tuesday.

Lawsuit protection asked for gun makers: After the states and attorneys collected billions of dollars from the tobacco industry, they are setting their sights on the makers of firearms, Gustavson said.

Ethics questions put brakes on airport contract: Adrienne Packer; So far, it has done neither.

Henderson couple among 29 charged in fraud ring: Martin Kuz; Mohsen Arefe, 42, and his wife, Mashid, of Henderson, were charged with forging immigration documents to make visa and asylum applications for immigrants not entitled to legal status in the United States, according to a federal indictment issued Tuesday in the Central District of California.

Camera bill angers commissioner: Adrienne Packer; What one policymaker claims is a tool to save lives, another lawmaker says is simply surveillance equipment to allow government officials to spy on residents.

Gaming supplier breaks ground on headquarters: John Wilen; JCM American Corp. broke ground Monday on a new $7 million, 60,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility near McCarran International Airport.

Obituaries for March 17, 1999: She is survived by her husband, George; two sons, Darrin Densley of Las Vegas and Randal Densley of San Diego; one daughter, Allison Williams, and her parents, Robert and Alice Lee, all of Las Vegas; two sisters, Linda Nelson of Las Vegas and Barbara Smith of Woodlawn, Wash.; two brothers, Tom Lee of Las Vegas and Steve Lee of Henderson; and nine grandchildren.

Residents speak out against new housing: Adrienne Packer; Residents of upper scale neighborhoods told commissioners Tuesday they do not want affordable housing built near their developments.

State impounds casino profit pending result of Hilton probe: Guy Coates; BATON ROUGE, La.-- The state is taking control of all money made by a New Orleans riverboat casino until the Gambling Board decides if at least one of the boat's quarreling partners should keep a license to operate.

Couples likely to try for first baby of 2000: Doctors say those who plan to meet that deadline better stop talking about it and get to work.

Planning department progress to be found on website: Erin Neff; The Planning and Development Department is currently testing a new database called DARTS (Development and Review Tracking System) to trace all applications processed by the city.

Henderson: Decision on Calico Ridge area delayed: The Henderson Planning Commission has approved the development of seven lots on a little more than 20 industrially zoned acres at the northeast corner of Eagle Rock Road and Nancy Jay Street. That approval signaled the end of mediation between the city and homeowners.

Nasdaq moves firm to SmallCap Market: "While we are disappointed by Nasdaq's action, we are pleased that our stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq stock market," Morry Goldstein, Alliance president, said.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Gilley celebrates birthday at his Las Vegas restaurant: Elizabeth Foyt; Darrell Luery, president of the New Frontier, was host of the occasion and explained that Gilley's has proved a magic attraction to the resort for locals and visitors alike. Las Vegas old-timers might recognize the venue as the former Americana Ballroom, a popular site for many parties and special events over the years. Luery also explained many of the new plans for the resort, including expanded eateries and other enhancements. His contract with Gilley has been a success from day one, and with live music five nights a week, guest entertainers and the regular hands-on direction of Gilley himself, this ...

Starwood adopts anti-takeover plan: The rights will become exercisable if someone acquires or begins a tender offer for 15 percent or more of Starwood stock. In that case, rights holders except for the acquirer will be able to buy units that will entitle them to buy convertible preferred shares.

Editorial: Stunt hurts credibility of air safety advocate: Airport security in fact did notice the baggage, with X-ray personnel detecting cans and wire, which could be explosive ingredients (Schiavo was curious if airport security would even bother to X-ray the luggage). Alarmed at the discovery, airport police ordered an airport concourse evacuated and a runway closed as the baggage was taken to a pre-designated location on the runway where the bomb squad inspected it. The television station did notify the airport in advance that it was working on a story involving airport security, but airport officials said there was no way to know who owned the suspicious baggage.

Tarkanian settles with school group: Bill Gang; An out-of-court settlement today has ended the courtroom feud between the Clark County Association of School Administrators and School Board member Lois Tarkanian over allegations she abused her authority to influence school district operations.

'Good Samaritan' debate renews painful memories: Karen Zekan; A hearing held jointly by the Senate and Assembly judiciary committees was simulcast to Las Vegas, where about a dozen people gathered at the Sawyer State Office Building to add their thoughts.

Casinos hiring in Detroit, Kansas City: And MGM Grand Inc. is hiring some 2,200 workers at its new Detroit casino. Employees must meet appearance standards: No weird hair colors or beards. No multihued nail polish. Men's hair can't be below the collar or the middle of the ear. Tattooes and body piercing must be concealed. No smoking is allowed on the property.

Firm relocates headquarters to Nevada: The Nevada Commission on Economic Development last week approved a two-year sales and use tax abatement and deferral and a business tax abatement for the company as an incentive to move to the state.

Indiana company to buy Blue Cross: Art Nadler; The proposal still must be approved by the Nevada, Colorado and Indiana insurance commissioners. If sanctioned, Anthem Inc. will pump $50 million into the Colorado/Nevada company. Anthem had revenues of $5.9 billion by the end of 1998 and assets of $4.4 billion.

LV groups vow to fight air pollution: If Southern Nevada does not meet stricter air pollution control rules by 2001, Clark County could face a loss of federal highway funds or lose the authority to permit sewer hookups, effectively stopping growth.

Editorial: Nuke dump battle opens in Congress: Berkley isn't optimistic about Nevada's chances in the House, but she was able to enlist the backing of House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt, D-Mo. Unfortunately Nevada's other representative in the House, Republican Jim Gibbons, hasn't been as successful with the GOP leadership, which is behind the legislation.

Las Vegas news briefs: "At our general membership meeting March 10, the motion was made that if we do not have a contract within 30 days, we will make plans for a labor protest," he said.

Keeping the Emerald Isle green is difficult problem these days: Nevada and Ireland share similar environmental problems generated by a booming economy, Ireland's environmental minister, Dan Wallace, said in Las Vegas Tuesday.

Homeowners ask for more help against bad builders: Jennifer Coleman; Dr. Douglas Lee told the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee on Tuesday that a contractor hired to build his custom Boulder City home stole from him. Nearly two years after breaking ground on the house, Lee goes to arbitration on the matter next month.

Settlement reached in biggest housing discrimination suit in Nevada history: Scott Sonner; Pinewood Associates Ltd. and Manage Inc. were among the owner-operators accused of discriminating against minorities and families with children at the apartments in Reno and Fallon, Nev.

Girl Scouts may take over troubled youth center: Kiley Russell; The 40-acre camp just south of Carson City needs repairs and every year the state dumps about $100,000 into the facility that it can't make up in user fees. The total cost to run the camp runs about $300,000 a year.

Letter: Letter on pig farms needs clarification: Second, there is no "plan" to start a factory farm in Utah; in fact it has been in operation for almost three years. I have been monitoring their expansion through my Colorado River contacts since their start-up and our Utah chapter is also watching them.

Thursday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 6 fur 4YO & up F&M Mdn: 1 No Hand Out (Tohill) 117; 2 Dino's Affair (Russell) 112; 3 Nipsys Starbird (RBaze) 117; 4 Katherine Louise (Schvaneveldt) 117; 5 Uforia (Hunter) 117; 6 Horizonshine (Radke) 110.

Letter: Reader applauds Front Sight story: I've taken several classes at Front Sight and found that not only the staff, but every student I trained with to be good, upstanding citizens from all walks of life.

Thursday at Santa Anita: 1st race 1 mi 3YO & up F&M Turf Mdn: 1 Luminous Prize (Antley) 123; 2 Estrella Alegre (Garcia) 123; 3 Primetime Star (Delahoussaye) 114; 4 Shivareen Sky (Gonzalez) 114; 5 Maybe Rose (Silva) 123; 6 Heart's Desire (Desormeaux) 114; 7 Catchthisprincess (Valdez) 118; 8 Via Guilia (Solis) 114.

Rhoads introduces minimum speeding fine bill again: Rhoads says the bill was designed to prevent insurance companies from imposing heavy penalties on someone caught just a few miles over the limit on a rural highway. He said there's no break for speeders caught in town or through school zones and other congested areas.

Neal's battle to raise casino taxes stalled: "This tax will be raised, whether it's raised here by this body, I think it will move foward," Neal said. He promised a vote of the people would not "let gaming escape into the 13th, 14th, 15th year without a tax increase."

Letter: Bellagio's 'no kids' policy supported: I love children, but there are many other hotels on the Strip where a family can go and feel welcome. "No children allowed" is not blatant discrimination. There are places that children should and shouldn't be allowed -- and, thankfully, Steve Wynn has given us adults a place that is only for us.

Letter: Character counts when it comes to hiring, firing: That issue is homosexuality. At present, civil rights pertain to things like race, sex, age, handicap and religion. By simple deduction it is easy to surmise that Mr. Parks wants homosexuality added to that list.

Suit by Forest Service workers says paint harmful to their health: Scott Sonner; The lawsuit, filed last week in Washington, says the Forest Service has been breaking the law by using the specialized, all-weather paint without an environmental impact statement on possible side effects.

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