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Archive for November 29, 1999

Post office has advice for holiday procrastinators: Those who plan to send Christmas letters and packages overseas should keep these final mailing dates in mind:; 11:56 a.m.

Ousted medical firm says new group not answer for seniors: Shaunta Grimes; The medical clinic at the Howard W. Cannon Senior Center, now run by a private company, will have a full-time doctor by Wednesday. But a spokesman for the Community Health Centers, which used to run ...; 11:55 a.m.

Suspect in HIV exposure case arrested in Las Vegas: Kim Smith and Jace Radke; The Las Vegas Criminal Apprehension Team arrested an Arkansas man Saturday on warrants charging him with exposing three Arkansas women to the HIV virus.; 11:35 a.m.

Vietnam memorial to visit Vegas: An estimated 600,000 Las Vegans and tourists are expected to visit the The Moving Wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this week in Las Vegas.; 11:33 a.m.

Robinson gets Rebels back in win column, but knows work isn't done: Steve Guiremand; Don't be satisfied with just being OK.; 11:33 a.m.

Two new faces change look of council forever: Erin Neff; As two newly appointed city councilmen learn the ropes at Las Vegas City Hall, they are being taught how things worked with a five-person board.; 11:32 a.m.

Senior overload: Diana Sahagun; Every morning senior residents of the Rose Garden apartment complex in North Las Vegas get together for coffee, doughnuts and a bit of conversation.; 11:32 a.m.

Thousands of Nevada students need help on graduation exams: Terry Webster; Some Nevada high school students still have a ways to go before earning their high school diplomas.; 11:32 a.m.

LV hotel-casino sued by rock band: In a Clark County District Court suit, Three Dog's lead singers David Hutton and Cory Wells alleged the group suffered negative publicity and financial losses because Silverton tried to attract its fans by advertising Charles ...; 11:22 a.m.

Union sued over status of slot mechanics: In a U.S. District Court suit, Tropicana said the union breached several agreements by filing a petition on Nov. 17 with the National Labor Relations Board, seeking certification of a representative among slot mechanics employed ...; 11:21 a.m.

Legal fight goes on over videotaped casino arrests: Brendan Riley; CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court wants an explanation of lower court rulings that limited access to a Tahoe casino videotape of two women being arrested for rowdy behavior.; 11:20 a.m.

IGT suit against competitors could cause a backlash: Gary Thompson; A lawsuit by International Game Technology alleging patent violations by competing slot makers could backfire on the big Reno-based company, gaming analyst Joe Coccimiglio said.; 11:17 a.m.

Rebels get commitment from junior college cornerback: Steve Guiremand; UNLV's football season came to an end with a 35-17 loss to Colorado State on Saturday afternoon at Sam Boyd Stadium, but the weekend wasn't a total loss for the Rebels.; 11:16 a.m.

City Council to make final decision on wards: Diana Sahagun; The council is scheduled to take final action on an ordinance that will establish four wards within the city.; 11:10 a.m.

LV company sues defecting employees: In a Clark County District Court suit, NOS, a local and long distance telecommunications services, mail and freight services provider, alleged its five former employees obtained confidential customer lists and accounts information, documents and daily ...; 11:08 a.m.

Six die in Nye County crash: The driver of a mini-van left the northbound lanes, crossed over into the southbound lanes and struck a car head on about 10:45 p.m. Sunday near mile marker 21, police said.; 11:05 a.m.

Housing authority gets grant to combat crime, illegal drugs: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the grant to the Housing Authority every year since 1990, but the amount has gone down over the years.; 11:04 a.m.

It's official: Strip's All Star Cafe to close: The Las Vegas Strip's Official All Star Cafe, a sports-themed restaurant developed by Andre Agassi and five athlete partners, will close in January.; 11:03 a.m.

Las Vegas Chamber in dispute with weekly business publication: Rod Smith, editor and publisher of the weekly Las Vegas Business Press, suggested in a Nov. 15 column that chamber officials were vacationing on the tab of the Greenspun Media Group. But in this week's ...; 11:02 a.m.

Smiles to go: Victoria Sun; Was that a smile on the face of UNLV men's basketball coach Bill Bayno shortly after his team passed the test posed by one of the beasts of the Big East?; 11:02 a.m.

Owner of Vegas hospitals plans stock buy-back: The Nashville-based company said it has completed the buyback of about $3 billion in shares since 1997 and currently has about 563 million shares outstanding.; 11:01 a.m.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice: DU donors help conservation efforts: Paula DelGiudice; For anyone who cares about ducks and their habitat, the place to be was the Rio Suite hotel-casino Friday, Nov. 19. That's where the valley's largest group of waterfowl supporters were gathered to raise money ...; 11:01 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Breeders' Cup competitors renew rivalries: Ralph Siraco; Yes Virginia, there is life after the Breeders' Cup. And, for a few, it came over the long Thanksgiving weekend with performances in holiday stakes races from coast to coast.; 11:01 a.m.

Local news briefs for November 29, 1999: Hikers in a remote area southwest of Spring Mountain Ranch on Friday came upon what Metro Police believe to be the decomposing remains of a man.; 11:01 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Shrink wrap threatens UNLV bench: Dean Juipe; It's chic in any sport for a team to be branded with "a long bench."; 11:01 a.m.

LV firm expands to Idaho: The acquisition of Builders Design Group is part of Carpet Barn's national expansion. The company recently opened a new store in St. George, Utah, as well two new outlets in Las Vegas.; 11:00 a.m.

Fresno's opponent still up in the air: Steve Guiremand; Only 20 days before kickoff, the Las Vegas Bowl still doesn't know which Mountain West Conference team will be facing Fresno State on Dec. 18 at Sam Boyd Stadium.; 10:59 a.m.

Hughes executive moving to Colliers: Newman could not be reached for comment.; 10:56 a.m.

Century 21 sees booming business with millennium fast approaching: Phil Levine; Home prices; 10:49 a.m.

Hunter shines before hometown crowd: Victoria Sun; Demetrius Hunter has the potential to be a great college player.; 10:26 a.m.

Report says Colorado River among world's drying, polluted waterways: Sun reporter Mary Manning contributed to this story.; 10:25 a.m.

Officer who shot dog claims he shot in self-defense: "This dog, on several occasions, has charged me and charged several neighbors," Stroz said.; 10:24 a.m.

Report could swing votes on ambulance decision: Adrienne Packer; A nationally televised report critical of American Medical Response's performance across the country could play a role in Clark County's decision on whether to allow a second ambulance service in the Las Vegas Valley.; 10:17 a.m.

Celebrating on the ground: McCarran International Airport will likely be among the dullest places in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, as most major airlines there have canceled more than 20 percent of their flights ...; 10:16 a.m.

Upcoming business events for November 29, 1999: Small business loans -- Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative loan information sessions and business plan workshops. Ongoing. 734-3555.; 10:05 a.m.

Frohlich scores 37 to help Lady Rebels rebound: After missing 14 of her first 16 shots in UNLV's three-point overtime loss to Weber State on Saturday night, Lady Rebels sophomore Linda Frohlich set out to prove a point Sunday afternoon.; 9:55 a.m.

Gibbons, Reid still pursuing Douglas-Lincoln land swap: His staff is working to coordinate the meetings with Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., who also may attend.; 9:47 a.m.

Prep Schedule: Boys Basketball; 9:33 a.m.

Young California girl killed in I-80 crash: Her father, Bradley Findlay, 37, was driving their Ford utility vehicle when it drifted off the road. He tried to bring the truck back onto the highway, but overcorrected and it rolled several times, trooper ...; 9:32 a.m.

Obituaries for November 29, 1999: Anna M. Braunroth, 60, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. A resident for 15 years, she was born Jan. 12, 1939, in Pennsylvania.; 9:11 a.m.

Gibbons says feds should oversee rebuilding of national forest road: Scott Sonner; Gibbons, R-Nev., said he believes there is a way to rebuild the washed out South Canyon Road in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest without jeopardizing the survival of the threatened bull trout.; 9:09 a.m.

'Toy Story 2' blows away competition, box-office records: David Germain; "Toy Story 2," Disney and Pixar's animated sequel about Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their toy buddies, opened with a five-day take of $80.8 million, according to industry estimates Sunday.; 9:06 a.m.

Letter: Turkey, chicken industries similar: If you like raw eggs on your Caesar salad and in your egg nog, irradiated chicken eggs are the sole alternative. Turkey meat or eggs do not have the USDA and FDA certifications from FSIS, ...; 8:34 a.m.

UNLV-Georgetown box score: GEORGETOWN (2-3); 8:32 a.m.

Letter: TV station tries to limit chopper noise: Channel 3 is adjacent to residential housing (Archie Grant) on one side only. Our pilot is always very aware of the Archie Grant facility, and makes every effort not to overfly that area. Archie Grant ...; 8:32 a.m.

Letter: Pickets don't represent workers inside Venetian: Times change, and so do employer-employee relationships. Not only would Goodman be well advised that the majority of the employees here at the Venetian do not want union representation, but also the press should take ...; 8:32 a.m.

Community news briefs for November 29, 1999: A panel discussion will include Sandy Heverly, executive director of Stop DUI; Cecil Rizzo, a victim of a DUI accident; television news anchor Kendall Tenney, spokesman for Think Before You Drink, and representatives of the ...; 8:31 a.m.

Lake Mead has variety for hikers: Hikers should meet at the Alan Bible Visitors Center on U.S. 93 east of Boulder City.; 8:18 a.m.

Editorial: Insurers admitting a backlash: But last week there was a surprising admission from the industry. USA Today reported on Friday that a confidential memo from the industry's trade group to its members acknowledges that it is the health insurers ...; 8:17 a.m.

Restoration of Upper Truckee must wait: But conservancy officials delayed the project after opposition to it grew in recent months from Tahoe Keys residents, some of whom complained it would require 7,000 dump truck trips in their area.; 8:08 a.m.

Police look for man who missed: The shots were fired after the dog tore a chunk out of the boy's leg on Evelyn Way.; 8:07 a.m.

Mint runs again, for a while: Dozens of people were still waiting in line when supplies ran out.; 8:06 a.m.

$125,000 study of Lake Tahoe erosion approved: At a meeting last week, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's governing board authorized spending for the study.; 8:03 a.m.

Helicopters' role in wild-horse roundups to be reviewed: Wild-horse advocates have objected to the use of helicopters in the roundups, saying the animals break legs and suffer other injuries in the rush to escape the aircraft. BLM officials said such injuries are rare.; 8:03 a.m.

Six die, four injured in car crash 90 miles north of Las Vegas: Four people remained hospitalized in serious condition Monday following the late night accident about 90 miles north of Las Vegas.; 2:15 a.m.

Gibbons says animostiy toward feds in Nevada to be expected: Scott Sonner; A dispute over a national forest road and protection of a threatened fish in Elko County is just the latest sign of the ongoing fight over local property rights, Gibbons, R-Nev., said.; 2:12 a.m.

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