Print edition for November 30, 1999

Siegfried & Roy manager to represent Ali: Bernie Yuman, who has managed the careers of illusionists Siegfried and Roy for 24 years, announced Tuesday he will become the exclusive manager for boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

Letter: Mayor's infatuation with NBA team ignores little guy: Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, if you want to do something good, how about repairing some of the streets not far from your office. Downtown Las Vegas has some of the worst anywhere in the world. While you're at it, start in front of my church, St. Joseph's on 9th Street between Ogden and Fremont.

Kid Rock happily embraces a variety of musical styles: Steve Morse; It's the creation of a 27-year-old bundle of contradictions known as Kid Rock -- a free-spirited showman whose career has been a meteor ride this year, fueled by Woodstock '99 and MTV, and now coming to a town near you, including Wednesday's sold-out show at The Joint.

Letter: Southern Nevada gave generously: Four months of planning and preparation went into Scouting for Food and through this project an estimated 15,000 families will be fed over the next four to five months.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Insurers finally get it: THE FIRST STEP to recovery is admitting that you have a problem.

Letter: Research needed as myeloma spreads: Relying on recommendations made by the IMF, Congress recently urged the National Cancer Institute to support promising research and encourage new investigators into the field of multiple myeloma.

Editorial: Elko County official balks at mediation: But don't expect a resolution soon if Elko County officials continue their opposition, which has included an attempt to rebuild the road that only was averted after a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order in October prohibiting the illegal plan. Even court-ordered mediation isn't going smoothly.

Letter: Texas A&M tragedy waste in many ways: Letter: Texas A&M tragedy waste in many ways

Editorial: Influence to match their egos: Some candidates have become little more than blank canvasses, as they abdicate to hired guns the responsibility of establishing policies. So it shouldn't be too surprising, then, that recent stories actually questioned whether the two Democratic presidential contenders -- Vice President Al Gore and former Sen. Bill Bradley -- were paying enough attention to their advisers. Astonishment even was expressed that presidential hopefuls would rely heavily on their own instincts -- and the advice of family members -- to make decisions.

Wednesday at Golden Gate: 1st race 1 mi 3YO & up Clm: 1 Gondolier's Song (Carr) 118; 2 Barranca (Warren) 120; 3 Wild 'n Wet (Gonzalez) 118; 4 Riauaught (Arriaga) 120; 5 Road to Gold (Bisono) 118; 6 I'm Walkin (Matias) 118; 7 Oso Chico (Gutierrez) 113.

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.

Wind gusts to 91 mph in Sierra storm: No snow or rain had been reported at South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

Wednesday at Aqueduct: 1st race 6 fur 3YO Fil Clm: 1 M' Lady's Honour (Bravo) 116; 2 Terry Terrific (Toscano) 118; 3 Star One One (Bermudez) 118; 4 Fortunate Affair (Castillo) 116; 5 One for Dottie (Leon) 112; 6 Binawin (Bridgmohan) 116; 7 You've Gotta Know (LaBoccetta) 112; 8 Dittany (Beasley) 111; 9 Love Line (Diego) 111.

Wednesday at Hollywood Park: 1st race 1-1/16 mi 3YO & up F & M Clm: 1 Sheen (Desormeaux) 118; 2 Half Past Ten (Diaz) 109; 3 Crossville (Valenzuela) 118; 4 O'Steven (Puglisi) 120; 5 Lycurgus Kiah (Valdez) 118; 6 Diamond Kris S (Pincay) 118; 7 Zig (Black) 118.

Obituaries for November 30, 1999: Roy Bartels, 61, of Las Vegas died Sunday in a local hospital. He was born May 22, 1938, in Shell Lake, Wis. A resident for seven years, he was a retired farmer of 40 years in Shell Lake.

Dads, doughnuts and duty: My 7-year-old daughter hardly slept the night before "Take Dad to School Day," an annual event sponsored by the Nevada Parent Teachers Association.

Dead man's estate sued over accident: In a Clark County District Court suit, Joseph Herbst alleged Pappadato, who died in the eight-member skydive on May 10, 1998, failed to adhere to a skydiving formation plan and during the course of descent allegedly collided into Herbst and rendered him unconscious.

Gang killer gets 44 years to life: Bill Gang; The leader of a North Las Vegas street gang who was convicted of first-degree murder for the execution slaying of a fellow gang member has been sentenced to 44 years to life in prison.

Three finalists chosen for superintendent job: The finalists selected by the school board include Joseph Redden, a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant general; Henry Marockie, state superintendent of schools for West Virginia; and James Fleming, superintendent of the Capistrano Unified School District in Orange County, Calif.

There goes da judge -- Tabat quits: Dean Juipe; As a boxing judge for almost 30 years, Lou Tabat has scored 141 title fights around the world.

Nevada Bob's out of bankruptcy, moving Las Vegas golf store: Phil Levine; Nevada Bob's Golf Inc. plans to open a 7,000-square-foot store on the Las Vegas Strip across from the Luxor hotel-casino.

Columnist Dean Juipe: CCSN sports OK even if Moore goes: Dean Juipe; Soon after Richard Moore settled into his position as president of the Community College of Southern Nevada, he began talking about his desire for sports at the two-year school.

Monday's Prep results: BOYS BASKETBALL

Community news briefs for November 30, 1999: A holiday bow-making workshop will be held 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lorna J. Kesterson Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St., Henderson.

Welfare recipients must find employment: Tougher legislation enacted as a complement to national welfare reform will lead to the state dropping some 263 people from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Two sue multilevel marketing company: The Clark County District Court suit was filed by Robyn Williams and Anthony Marnell III -- the son of Anthony Marnell II, consultant and former CEO of the Rio Suite hotel-casino.

Carson City may enact teacher dress code: The dress code proposal has the backing of both administrators and all unions, Associate Superintendent Mary Pierczynski said.

Golden Gate murder suspect will undergo psychiatric exam: Bill Gang; Larry D. Taylor, who is charged with gunning down his ex-girlfriend in a crowded downtown casino, will face a psychiatrist before he faces a jury, a judge has ruled.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Extra hype, extra hyphen mark Bandits' debut: I know of at least two guys who had a lot of nice things to say about the Silver Bandits after taking in the season debut of Las Vegas' newest minor league pro sports franchise last Friday night at the Thomas & Mack Center.

Man shot at convenience store dies: Juan Lopez, 39, was shot near 21st and Fremont streets on Nov. 11, police said. Police found Lopez's son, Juan Lopez Jr., 18, also shot at that location, and both were taken to UMC with critical injuries, police said.

Mirage pondering James Bond theme for new megaresort near Bellagio: But disputes over who owns the intellectual-property rights to the Bond brand may make the whole issue moot.

Forest Service readies team to probe hostility complaints: By the beginning of next week U.S. Forest Service officials hope to launch an investigation into claims that Nevada's forest workers live and work in an atmosphere of hostility, an official said Monday.

Judge refuses bid to bar Binion attorneys: District Judge Michael Cherry today refused to disqualify attorneys for Ted Binion's estate from a wrongful death lawsuit against the two people charged in the slaying of the gambling figure.

Judge to decide on Texas testimony in molestation trial: Bill Gang; Before jury selection begins today for Larry Wisenbaker on charges he molested 16 boys at St. Jude's Ranch in Boulder City, a district judge must decide whether the jury can hear stories that he committed similar acts with eight boys in Texas.

Western governors to focus on economic issues: In all, 13 governors will meet at the Four Season Hotel to discuss economics and the creation of a technology council for the region.

Another judge nominee needed: Kim Smith; Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., is again searching for a candidate to nominate to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after Reno attorney Steven Walther decided not to accept the nomination.

Hacker breaks into secretary of state's site: CARSON CITY -- The state attorney general's office confirmed Monday it has started a criminal investigation into the hacking of the secretary of state's website.

Three still in running for schools chief: Terry Webster; Three candidates remain in the running for the Clark County School District superintendent's job following daylong deliberations Monday by the School Board and the Superintendent Selection Process Committee.

Wall Street financial executives scratch heads over Las Vegas company's planned stock sale: Gary Thompson; The purported financial savior of Las Vegas Entertainment Network Inc. isn't letting an investigation of LVEN stock trading -- suspended since Oct. 18 -- derail his plans to sell stock in another suspect company.

Utah? U-BET!: Steve Guiremand; B-Y-Who?

Probation ruled in forgery: Bill Gang; While a secretary for a Las Vegas law firm, Linda Carucci devised a way to dip into the office trust account to feed what she admitted was a gambling addiction.

Video technology will help INS to interview local jail inmates: Kim Smith; The days of illegal aliens being released from jail before their immigration status is discovered are coming to a close.

McDonald accused of illicit business activities: CARSON CITY -- The state Private investigator's Licensing Board said today it has opened a probe into a complaint that Las Vegas City Councilman Michael McDonald is conducting unlicensed private detective activities in Clark County.

First deal of its kind gives tribe say over water off reservation: Scott Sonner; It's the first time the government has voluntarily turned over the scheduling of off-reservation water releases to a tribe, said Betsy Rieke, area manager for the Bureau of Reclamation and a former assistant U.S. Interior secretary.

Arraignment is set for Walters, friends: The initial arraignments for millionaire professional gambler and Las Vegas golf course developer Billy Walters and others charged in a money laundering indictment is set for 9 a.m. Thursday in District Court.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Zig - Daylight victory over this track and trip when claimed in last, steps up a notch off the claim, has won back-to-back before, set for quick return on investment. O' Steven - Split foes with late bid when 3rd in last, won gamely at this distance at Anita before that, drops back to winning level now, husting Puglisi stays. Value Play -- Sheen

Man convicted of casino murder seeking pardon: Wolford was sentenced to life in prison. He will make his appeal Dec. 7 before the Nevada Board of Pardons, made up of Gov. Kenny Guinn, Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa and the seven Nevada Supreme Court justices.

Albertson's stock slumps on disappointing earnings: The Boise, Idaho, store operator reported earnings of $129.9 million, or 31 cents per share, for the quarter ending Oct. 28. That's a decline of more than 40 percent from the year-ago quarter.

Park users to feel pinch: Entrance fees to some state parks will be increasing in January, and senior citizens won't be getting the free ride they enjoyed in the past.

Silicon Gaming completes restructuring: PALO ALTO, Calif. -- The price of Silicon Gaming Inc. stock jumped 50 percent today, though common shareholders will suffer a 95 percent dilution of their ownership stake in the slot maker under a new financial restructuring plan.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Y2K Experience to have some extra fizz: Kate Maddox; Still looking for something to do in Las Vegas for Y2K eve -- without shelling out the big bucks for Streisand, Turner, Midler and Stewart? The Fremont Street Experience is about to announce an addition to its New Year's lineup which might be worth checking out.

Suspected carjacker from Sacramento arrested in Nevada: McQueen was arrested Saturday for investigation of possession of stolen property - a 1992 Plymouth Colt van, possession of forged instruments, possession of a narcotic without a prescription and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Premier soccer facility proposed: Erin Neff; A simple Saturday's drive past one of the valley's few soccer fields reveals hundreds of parents shuffling uniformed youngsters to the proper game amid a visual chaos of flags, inflatable markers and moms huddled with strollers.

Death leads to delay in stock-scheme trial: Prosecutors opened their case three weeks ago in the trial of three men accused of participating in a multi-million dollar stock scheme that began in 1991.

Evidentiary hearings in case of caretaker closed to public: District Judge Kathy Hardcastle on Monday barred the public for the duration of the hearing, which came on the eve of Larry Wisenbaker's trial on 25 counts of sexual misconduct involving 16 boys ages 10 to 16.

Slot machine educational videos planned: The videos will be used by IGT to market and promote its new themed slots, while Players Network will use the videos in its hotel room television network, as well as its Internet sites. The first slots that will be featured in videos are Indigo Swing, Wheel of Fortune Video Slots, Elvis Hits and the Party Time Series.

Hearing for Golden Gate shooter postponed: Sun Staff; One mental health expert has already declared Larry Taylor not competent to stand trial.

British expatriate trades success to champion American cowboys: Sandra Chereb; But the Range magazine editor - whose previous assignments included test driving the lunar rover at Cape Canaveral, Fla., as an editor at Car and Driver magazine - wouldn't have it any other way.

Pepperdine signs Durango's Kelly: Pepperdine signs Durango's Kelly

Teen suspect rejects deal: Under the agreement, Tejada would have testified against Maynor Villanueva, who is charged in the shootings of two teenagers at Clark High School on Oct. 11 as well as the Oct. 2 shootings of two other teens -- an incident in which Tejada is alleged to have been involved.

Airlines reverse hike in ticket prices: The cancellation appeared almost inevitable when Delta Air Lines, which had followed American's lead in raising fares across the board eight days ago, decided on Thursday to rescind its raise "to remain competitive."

U.S. 95 shutdown causes rush-hour havoc for motorists: Jace Radke; At 6 p.m. on a Monday cars are usually trapped in grinding gridlock on U.S. 95 where it meets Interstate 15 to form the busiest interchange in Nevada, but Mondaynight no one motored into the Spaghetti Bowl.

Vegas TV stations to be carried on satellite systems: President Clinton has signed a bill that will allow satellite broadcast systems to provide local television station signals to customers' homes.

Harter backs plan for another college: Shaunta Grimes; UNLV President Carol Harter publicly supported a proposed four-year state college in Henderson on Monday, although she admitted she is concerned about the competition such a college could present for state and private funds.

Bank closing downtown LV office: First Security regional President Dave Smith said the consolidation comes as a result of the bank's earlier acquisition of the former American Bank of Commerce. The First Security branch at 727 South 9th Street will permanently close on Dec. 10.

Heavyweight boxer's trial for sexual assault delayed: Bill Gang; The Dec. 6 sexual assault trial for heavyweight boxer Ikemufula "Ike" Ibeabuchi -- who is free on $750,000 bail -- has been postponed until Feb. 22.

Goodman stirs controversy over site: Goodman made the comments to an audience of about 70 builders at a roundtable discussion sponsored by the nonprofit Urban Land Institute on Monday.

Zoning complaints fill council's plate: Erin Neff; The holiday spirit won't be felt very often in the Las Vegas City Council chambers this week as dozens of protesters plan public objections to planned zoning changes, new car dealerships and recent city decisions.

Crackdown on Fallon farms causes problems for wetlands: Several weeks ago, only two of five large ponds at Massie Slough had enough water to float a duck. The only visitors were a handful of mallards and teals. The tules and nutgrass were as dry and brown as hay.

North Las Vegas: City may finance lighting for fields: Diana Sahagun; A future park in North Las Vegas may soon give youth a place to practice their fancy footwork after the sun goes down if the city decides to finance the lighting for approximately $250,000.

Gibbons says animosity 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 Monday.

Authorities gearing up for New Year's crowds: The crowd there is expected to be about 20,000 larger than usual.

Murphy makes jail visit to co-defendant Tabish: Sandy Murphy returned to the Clark County Detention Center last week, but this time to visit her co-defendant in Ted Binion's slaying, Montana contractor Rick Tabish.