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Print edition for November 17, 1999

State engineer urged to deny DOE water use at Yucca Mt.
Cy Ryan and Mary Manning
CARSON CITY -- A state attorney said Tuesday that granting the Department of Energy a water permit to develop and operate a high-level nuclear dump at Yucca Mountain was "a clear and present danger to the robust economy of Nevada."
Locals eager to view heavenly show are advised to leave Vegas
When constellation Leo the Lion roars across the sky spewing meteors tonight, the best place for Las Vegas residents to be is out of town, astronomer Dale Etheridge advises.
DMV begins citing uninsured motorists again
CARSON CITY -- A program of issuing citations to uninsured motorists is being renewed, and officials hope this time around insured motorists will not be victimized.
Schools participate in Smokeout Day
Students from six high schools will hold special activities for the Smokeout Day. Nonsmoking students will adopt smokers and keep them smoke-free for the day.
State engineer concludes hearings on nuke dump water rights request
Brendan Riley
Witnesses at Tuesday's wrap-up hearing included representatives of Citizen Alert and other public interest groups that backed the state's argument that the dump would have an adverse economic impact on Nevada.
Station eyes buying Santa Fe
David Strow
Station Casinos Inc. closed the door on a potential new competitor in Henderson today, announcing a deal to buy a 40-acre land parcel adjacent to Galleria mall that was to be the site of a Santa Fe Gaming Corp. $130 million hotel-casino.
Alpine County supports federal funding for Leviathan Mine
The Leviathan Mine, located just east of here near the California-Nevada line, is an inactive sulfur mine now contaminating a nearby creek with acidic water containing dissolved toxic metals such as iron, copper, aluminum, nickel and arsenic.
Casinos ask regulators to fine Nevada Power
Ashcraft complained about Nevada Power's rate increase request for $110 million and a separate case on rates it will charge competitors to use its distribution power lines after electric industry deregulation.
Letter: Veterans keeping military prominent
For several decades, pro-U.N. propaganda has held that furnishing the world body with enough power to "enforce peace" would benefit mankind and forestall the possibility of future wars. But there are some crucial questions that few consider: If the United Nations should become all-powerful, who would be left to prevent it from establishing its own brand of tyranny? If the United Nations were powerful enough to enforce peace, would it not also be powerful enough to enforce the will of its leaders on all mankind?
Community news briefs for November 17, 1999
The third annual Christmas Tree Auction to benefit the historic Boulder Dam Hotel will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Community College of Southern Nevada campus in Boulder City.
Kids checking out adult magazines at library
After parents complained that children had been checking out the magazines at local libraries, Malone pitched the resolution to fellow commissioners on Tuesday, but no action was taken.
Internet may help shorten DMV lines
CARSON CITY -- The Internet may be riding to the rescue of motorists hampered by long lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.
Future school site OK'd for park use
Terry Webster
A future school site may become a park for the time being, the Clark County School Board voted Tuesday night.
Columnist Muriel Stevens: Puffing up knowledge of cigars
Why would this nonsmoker spend an evening at Cigar Aficionado's Big Smoke Weekend at Paris Las Vegas? I asked myself that question as I headed for Paris Friday night, where the annual event was taking place.
First measurable storm leaves blanket of white on Sierra
Chains or snow tires were required early Wednesday on Interstate 80 over Donner Summit, U.S. 50, Kingsbury Grade and the Mount Rose Highway.
Millennium Arena may not happen until new millennium
Diana Sahagun
It comes as no surprise, but the Millennium Arena, which brings to mind wild New Year's Eve festivities, won't be open in time for New Year's. In fact, the proposed site is nothing more than chain-link fence at the corner of Van Der Meer Street and Las Vegas Boulevard in North Las Vegas, with a small construction trailer and lots of desert.
Lawmakers get assurances on $33.5 million DMV contract
Assemblyman Bob Beers, R-Las Vegas, who headed a subcommittee that has been tracking the computer program since it went on line Sept. 7, asked Drew if the contracts would be handled "better than they've been managed up to this point."
Thursday at Golden Gate
1st race 6 fur 3YO Fil Clm: 1 Fifth Gear (Bisono) 116; 2 McCoy (Alferez) 116; 3 a-Devil's Encounter (Valdez) 116; 4 High Surf (Carr) 118; 5 Only Gold (Radke) 113; 6 Baddancinghabit (Tohill) 116; 7 a-Run for Boots (Schvaneveldt) 116.
Desktop computers getting short shrift at big computer show
Cliff Edwards
Cable modems, cellular phones and other wireless Web surfing gizmos instead held court among visitors at Comdex, prompting the show's organizers to joke, "Maybe we should call it dot.comdex."
Thursday at Aqueduct
1st race 6 fur 3YO Clm: 1 M' lady's Honour (Toscano) 110; 2 Doc's Golden Bear (Smith) 117; 3 The Party Chairman (Teator) 113; 4 Just in Twine (Santos) 117; 5 Stage Run (Espinoza) 117; 6 Lingering Light (Gryder) 117; 7 Big Steel (Bravo) 117; 8 Vivious (Chavez) 117; 9 Alexthethird (Diego) 114; 10 Whiteroom (Pezua) 117; 11 Cellular Joe (Luzzi) 117.
Note to mayor: Answer your mail
JAMES MAYS
Lawmakers updated on progress, problems with DMV computer
Brendan Riley
That was the report Tuesday on Project Genesis, which has been handling driver licensing and vehicle registration since Sept. 7.
Restarting a heart
Shaunta Grimes
Where would you rather have your first heart attack, Sam's Town or University Medical Center?
Regulators to consider two men for Black Book
The other nominee, six-time convicted slot cheat Michael Joseph Balsamo, 40, is currently locked up in the North Las Vegas Jail in connection with a suspected nationwide slot cheating ring. He hasn't requested a hearing.
Thursday at Hollywood Park
1st race 6 fur 2YO Fil Mdn: 1 Fourteen Karyot (Desormeaux) 120; 2 Endearment (Pincay) 120; 3 November Sky (Gomez) 120; 4 Pure in Excess (Sorenson) 120; 5 Ida (Garcia) 120; 6 Aerial Meeting (Nakatani) 120.
Editorial: Theories outpacing facts in plane crash
In this 24-hour, nonstop news age, even minor twists in a breaking news story are breathlessly reported as major developments by some cable news channels. But the public needs to take a step back and note that often these initial theories turn out to be just that -- theories, not facts. The crash of the EgyptAir crash very well may be due to suicide or terrorism -- not mechanical failure -- but until we know all the facts it's all speculation at this point.
Letter: Taxes could still end up paying for monorail
ROBERT L. BOWLES
Defense witness shocks du Pont case with testimony
Kim Smith
Both sides in the du Pont murder trial rested their cases Tuesday, but not before a defense witness shocked the prosecution by supplying the defendant a partial alibi.
As if you didn't know: Rush hour getting worse
Driving from here to there anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley? It's getting more important to avoid rush hour, according to authors of a national study on traffic congestion.
Animal Foundation prepares for new shelter
A border collie named "Digger the Dog" for the children's book character will be flown in from Los Angeles Thursday to turn the first pawsful of dirt on the much anticipated Animal Foundation no-kill shelter.
Porsche severs last ties to Reno
"This is not something we take lightly," Frederick Schwab, president and chief executive officer, said in a written statement. "We have enjoyed the reception Reno has afforded Porsche since 1984. However, we must get closer to our customers."
Superintendent semifinalists named
Terry Webster
One of them may be the superintendent who will lead the Clark County School District into the next millennium.
Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Titanic exhibit pays tribute to ill-fated ship, passengers
Elizabeth Foyt
Aren't we lucky to live in a city that can quickly move to make possible a public viewing of the magnitude of "Titanic: The Exhibition." Certainly popular, already this offering is drawing a positive response from locals and visitors of all ages. Once again, the Rio hotel-casino is using its handsome and very roomy facility on the second tier of Masquerade Village to provide historical displays to both educate and entertain us.
Language barrier hampers students
Terry Webster
Nearly all English Language Learner students who took the High School Proficiency Exam in Clark County last year, failed it.
Nevada lawmakers oppose Gore's proposal for royalties on hardrock mining
Bart Jansen
Sen. Harry Reid, the assistant Democratic leader, wrote Gore that the mining industry shouldn't be taxed because Congress failed to fully fund programs to buy public land.
Editorial: Valley's traffic is a problem
The report tracks traffic congestion in 68 urban areas, including Las Vegas, from 1982 to 1997. To put this issue into perspective locally, in 1987 each Las Vegan was stuck in traffic an average of 13 hours a year. One decade later, this annual average had ballooned to 34 hours a year. While the average amount of time spent in traffic congestion actually dipped slightly in 1997 from 1996's average of 37 hours, anyone who travels the valley's roadways -- especially in the sprawling northwest -- will tell you that within the past year the freeways and local streets seem ...
Sex industry makes most of Comdex opportunities
David Strow
Comdex is well-known as the biggest week in the Las Vegas convention business as more than 200,000 conventioneers pour into the city.
Pay raise for Washoe County employees
Another 2 percent raise will take effect next July 1.
It's official: No trucks at LVMS
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series will visit four new tracks in 2000 but, as was reported in the Oct. 28 Sun, the series will not return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway next year.
Convicted killer's strategy denounced by victim's mother
Instead of making legal moves, Strohmeyer should be spending every waking moment regretting the abduction, rape and murder of 7-year-old Sherrice Iverson, said Yolanda Manuel, the murdered girl's mother.
LV shopping center sold at auction
Approximately a dozen qualified bidders, each with a certified check of $400,000, participated in the 30-minute auction. The winning bid came from a California investor who declined to be identified.
Sewer fees to rise in the spring
Monthly residential rates will rise from $14 to $15 dollars in April. The rate will increase $1.10 each April after that through 2004.
Black Book set to be enlarged
First to be considered will be Michael Joseph Balsamo, an accused slot cheat arrested by the FBI in Arizona in September. Balsamo currently faces charges of working with nine other people to rig slot machines across the country, a scheme investigators say netted millions of dollars.
Funeral pending for 'Mystere' performer killed in car crash
Arrangements are still pending for Konstantin Zaiats, the captain of the aerial high bar team for "Mystere," who died Monday from injuries he received in a car accident.
Resort at Summerlin seeks investors
In a report filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, the company said its "available sources of capital are insufficient to meet presently foreseeable capital requirements through the end of 1999."
Obituaries for November 17, 1999
Biaggio Adamo, 70, of Las Vegas died Sept. 21 in Las Vegas. A resident for many years, he was born Dec. 18, 1928.
Despite loss of Thomas, Lobos still sport strong lineup
Victoria Sun
Lobo Facts
Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Conservation bill passes despite controversy
Paula DelGiudice
Last Wednesday marked an important day for wildlife and funding for wildlife. In a rare show of bipartisan cooperation, the House Resources Committee voted to pass H.R. 701, the conservation funding bill.
Tahoe bill becomes bipartisan
The legislation revises an earlier Senate measure to provide $300 million over 10 years for Tahoe environmental restoration projects.
Vegas hotels prepared for fire, earthquakes
Last month an earthquake in the Southern California desert with a magnitude 7.1 caused the mighty Strip towers to sway, sending frightened guests running for safety.
Fit to be tied
Steve Guiremand
Back at the inaugural Mountain West Conference football media day in Colorado Springs last July, more than one head coach said he wouldn't be surprised to see a conference champion with two losses.
Man wins lottery winnings from ex-wife
LOS ANGELES -- A family court judge ruled that a woman who kept her $1.3 million lottery winnings secret from her husband during their divorce must give the man the entire jackpot.
New bank holding job fair
The job fair will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community College of Southern Nevada's Cheyenne Campus at 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Washington Mutual is looking to fill positions ranging from customer service to management.
Las Vegas gasoline prices rise
But statewide, the Nevada average of $1.43 is down 3 cents.
Gobble up some tasty hints for your Thanksgiving feast
Jazz up the traditional bird with dressings and other side dishes. Use zingy-tasting Grey Poupon mustard as an ingredient to enhance flavors.
Police get first crack at 10-acre land parcel
Adrienne Packer
Clark County commissioners were bailed out of a tough situation Tuesday when their attorney suggested a 10-acre parcel of public land eyed by a performing arts group should instead be given to the Metro Police Department.
Council power struggle a draw
The power struggle in Las Vegas City Hall over the appointment of two new council members ended in a split, with the appointment this morning of one candidate backed by Mayor Oscar Goodman and another backed by Councilman Michael McDonald.
Columnist Victoria Sun: Golfers teed off for pride and charity
Victoria Sun
Raising money for charity is the driving force behind the Wendy's Three Tour Challenge.
Turkey is still a treat the second time around
The Turkey Club Sandwich, from the CIA's latest book, "Garde Manger: The Art and Craft of the Cold Kitchen" (Wiley, $54.95), is a popular lunch choice among the college's 2,100 students.
Las Vegas area fishing report
* LAKE MOHAVE -- Rainbow trout fishing has been good for boaters and shore anglers in the Willow Beach area due to recent plants. Striped bass that weighed 26 and 23 pounds were caught above Willow Beach last week. The Nevada Division of Wildlife stocked rainbow trout at Cottonwood Cove on Monday and Hoover Dam and Placer Cove on Tuesday and Powerline Cove on Wednesday. Small stripers have been caught recently at Cottonwood East in Cottonwood Basin by boaters who are trolling anchovies with lead line. Stripers in that area generally range in size from one to three pounds.
LV loses phone company offices to NY
MGC Communications Inc., an upstart telephone company, is quietly moving its corporate headquarters from Las Vegas to Rochester, N.Y.
LV company wins Indian gaming extension
The extension of the contract to November 2004 is subject to National Indian Gaming Commission approval.
Metro: City wrong on cutting costs
Keith Paul
The Metro Police Department, in a polite and measured response to a city of Las Vegas study identifying more than $4 million in cost savings, says many of the city's conclusions are flawed, and in one case illegal.
No dodging Comdex pitch
Martin Kuz
Cynics like to portray the Comdex computer trade show as a nerd invasion, an annual assault on Las Vegas by an army of pencil-necked geeks who number in the hundreds of thousands.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Recruiting process can start early
Dean Juipe
Christopher Leak just had his 15th birthday.
State panel votes for higher welfare benefits in Nevada
Brendan Riley
The recommendation goes to the 2001 Legislature, which will have final say on the plan that would raise the state's basic welfare grant from $348 for a family of three to just under $500.
Internet, electricity industries meld at Comdex
Calling itself the nation's first Internet utility company, Utility.com says it will try to save Nevada consumers 10 percent on their power bills when its operations begin in the state next year.
Columnist Peter Benton: A nice week for seniors
Peter Benton
The Nevada State Seniors Golf Club's recent tournament played over the Calvada Country Club in Pahrump saw Joe Stanley win first flight low gross honors with a fine 1-under-par 71. Ivars Gals and Don McCanas shared low net with 70s, followed by Joe Malais and his 71.
Las Vegas visitor volume, airline passenger count soar
Gary Thompson
The good times just keep rolling for the Las Vegas gaming and entertainment industry.
Henderson: Council considers development fees
Jace Radke
The Henderson City Council will hold a public hearing on Dec. 7 on the proposed adoption of new development fees.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park
1st Race -- Aerial Meeting - Been knocking on graduation door, altered path when 2nd in last, 2nd by a neck before that, 3rd in debut at Del Mar three races back, bullet drill since raced, Nakatani returns on Dollace trainee, diploma time. Pure In Excess - Dueled lead and weakened to 3rd while top pick was 2nd in last, off slow, steadied and debut 4th before that, continues bullet drills at training center, Sorenson stays, logical challenger for diploma here. Value Play -- November Sky

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