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Print edition for August 3, 2000

NLV council approves ordinance cutting turf area by half
Diana Sahagun
The grass won't be any greener on new North Las Vegas homes, thanks to a new ordinance which halves the amount of turf allowed on front yards.
LV council briefs for August 3, 2000
Here is how the Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday to spend taxpayer money:
Source of LV lawyer's illness not likely to be found
The manager of epidemiology for the Clark County Health District says it is unlikely that health officials ever will find the source of Legionnaires' disease that recently made a Las Vegas lawyer ill.
LV resort operator's stock hits 52-week high
Mandalay closed Monday at $24.94, and touched $25.06 during Monday trading. On Tuesday, its shares retreated 42 cents to $24.52.
New rate increase sought
The company received permission to seek monthly fuel and purchased-power rate increases in a settlement approved July 20 by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
Ad agency announces launch of casino job site
The site is billed as an interactive job posting site. Participating casinos will post current openings on the site, which can then be searched for free by job-seekers. The site also offers job-seekers the opportunity to forward applications electronically to casino companies.
NLV council approves new fire station
The council approved a development agreement and a zoning change Wednesday that will allow a developer to build the fire station as part of its new development.
Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Golf, fly fishing have much in common
Paula DelGiudice
This is the time of summer that everyone hates. The temperatures climb to unmerciful highs barely dipping down at night. The air is hazy and full of smoke from range fires throughout the West. It's so dry that all vegetation that isn't irrigated looks like it could just combust spontaneously.
Businesswoman sues over repeatedly being left out of Vegas phone book
Mary Philips doing business as Sign Language Solutions sued R.H. Donnelley of Purchase, N.Y., which jointly publishes the directory with Sprint Publishing & Advertising Inc., and Sprint Inc. in Clark County District Court, alleging her business was hindered because her clients weren't able to locate a phone number for her company.
Mosley's attorney files motion to dismiss
Kim Smith
An attorney representing a former girlfriend of District Judge Donald Mosley in a bitter child custody case could have compromised an ethics investigation that could cost the judge his job, Mosley's attorney says.
Robinson, UNLV build practice field of dreams
Steve Guiremand
UNLV's football players may have a hard time recognizing their Rebel Park practice field when they report for two-a-day workouts in two weeks.
Parking meter rates doubled
Erin Neff
The Las Vegas City Council doubled the fee to park at meters Wednesday despite concerns that such a move would keep people from coming downtown.
Boggs McDonald makes most of convention mingling
Benjamin Grove
PHILADELPHIA -- The South Philly neighborhood of aging, two-story brick row houses and narrow streets that is home to famed cheesesteak stand Pat's is another world from sprawling, new-growth Southern Nevada.
LV company completes IPO
Underwriter Donald & Co. Securities Inc. sold 1.8 million shares of stock at $6.50 per share, grossing $11.7 million. The company's shares trade under ticker symbol "ERMS."
Nuke industry lobbyists party with key politicians
Benjamin Grove
PHILADELPHIA -- The nuclear power industry's influential lobbying arm on Wednesday pitched in to throw a 2,000-person bash for Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, a leading advocate in Congress of a plan to bury the nation's nuclear waste in Nevada.
Third local government restricts amount of new grass
The City Council Wednesday unanimously mandated that grass can make up no more than half of a new single-family home's front yard.
State moves against 10 contractors
The seven contractors whose licenses were revoked are Henderson-based Greenview Landscape Services and Sun Paradise Pools and Las Vegas-based ACI, WMS, Advanced Underground Utilities and B & L Underground Utilities Inc. Two of Advanced Plumbing's licenses were also revoked.
LV film industry promoter frustrated at lack of activity
Frustration is growing for the organization that is attempting to diversify the Las Vegas economy with an injection of the Hollywood film production industry.
Lac du Flambeau casino proposal
Lac du Flambeau casino proposal
LV falls short of no-rain record
Thunderstorms and showers rumbled through Southern Nevada on Wednesday, dropping 0.08 of an inch at McCarran International Airport by midnight, National Weather Service meteorologist Paul Skrbac said.
Profit declines for Sun International
Including non-recurring items and real estate sales, quarterly net income was $70.5 million or $2.14 compared to $22.2 million or 65 cents.
Fight schedule
Friday
Serrot hits competitor with patent suit
In a U.S. District Court lawsuit, Serrot alleged Carlisle SynTec Inc. of Carlisle, Pa., violated a 1994 confidentiality agreement when its employee Thomas Willequer allegedly created drawings of Serrot's equipment and recorded its process conditions and operating procedures during a visit at its manufacturing operations.
Nurse's highway heroics save tanker driver's life
Keith Paul and Jace Radke
A quick-responding nurse plucked a dazed tanker truck driver from a burning wreck just moments before 8,700 gallons of gasoline erupted in a giant fireball over U.S. 95 Wednesday afternoon.
LV water distributor sues supplier
In a U.S. District Court lawsuit, J.W. Costello Beverage Co. alleged it was told by McKesson Water, a home and office water delivery service, on June 7 that its three-year distributor agreement was to be terminated June 17 because the distributor didn't carry Sparkletts water in its portfolio.
Chippewa band finally finding some casino support
The board in the Brown County Town of Lawrence is the latest to vote on continuing negotiations with the Lac du Flambeau. After the majority of more than 200 people showed support at a town forum Wednesday night, board members decided to proceed with tribal discussions.
Kyle Busch suspended by speedway officials
NASCAR and IMCA rules require all competitors in the modified divisions to be at least 16 years old.
11-year-old charged in string of LV fires
Keith Paul
An 11-year-old boy is charged with setting a string of fires Wednesday, including one that gutted a convenience store under construction, fire officials said.
LV Delta employees praise new chair for disabled passengers
The Delta Air Chair, an experimental lift chair that transfers wheelchair-bound passengers from their chairs to their seats on board the airplane, is being tested at 16 Delta stations across the United States. The chair, developed by the Theradyne Division of Kurt Manufacturing, Jordan, Minn., was recommended by Delta's customer improvement committee in Orlando, Fla.
Military vehicles OK'd for driving, not driveway
Jeffrey Libby
William Stojack can legally park his two armored personnel carriers on any Las Vegas street, but if he wants to park them in his driveway, he'll have to obtain a permit and cover them from view, city officials decided Wednesday.
DOE warned of predicted volcanic activity at Yucca Mountain
CARSON CITY -- A Nuclear Regulatory Commission consultant urged the federal government to pay more attention to the possibility of volcanic eruptions at a proposed high-level nuclear dumpsite at Yucca Mountain.
County Commission OKs schools' zoning
Clark County commissioners on Wednesday approved zoning for two new elementary schools in the western Las Vegas Valley.
Lawmakers joining test probe
Terry Webster
Clark County School District administrators and Robert E. Lake Elementary School teachers are being asked to testify this month before the state Legislative Committee on Education about allegations of test cheating at the school.
Smoke added to gray skies
The health district warned those with respiratory problems, heart disease and asthma, as well as the elderly and children, to limit outdoor activities, Air Quality Director Michael Naylor said.
County zoning briefs for August 3, 2000
Proposed recording and computer animation studios at Desert Inn and Mojave roads got a green light from Clark County commissioners on Wednesday.
Local news briefs for August 3, 2000
A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night on Las Vegas Boulevard South near Interstate 215 when he crashed into a Citizens Area Transit bus.
LVMS dirt-track point standings
IMCA Modifieds: 1. Dan Fitzgerald 407; 2. Jim Perkins 402; 3. Mark Allison 392; 4. Joe Farre321; 5. Rick Durica 317; 6. Jason Pike 315; 7. Jeff Shuldmeyer 295; 8. Deane Fountain 278; 9. Darrel Zweifel 264; 10. Josh Davis 264; 11. Rick Grimes 257; 12. Wayne Francis 237; 13. Allen Crumpler 232; 14. Donny Berger 224; 15. David Boardman 197; 16. Phil Cledennin 196; 17. Mike Berger 186; 18. Jason Lee 184; 19. Arlie Daniel 169; 20. Don Parker 158.
Miss Nevada Teen USA prepares to take national pageant stage
Kimberley McGee
For one little girl who grew up in Las Vegas, that dream came true.
Rahman: 'I got cheated' in loss to Tua
Dean Juipe
Boxing fans, particularly those in Las Vegas, have been inundated of late with stories pertaining to David Tua. A newcomer to the city, he's in line for a fight with WBC and IBF heavyweight champ Lennox Lewis that's tentatively set for November.
PCL Box: Stars 9, Rainiers 3
E--Hopper. DP--Tacoma 1. LOB--Las Vegas 10, Tacoma 5. 2B--Hopper 2, Alvarez, Williams, LaRocca 2, Machado, Akers. 3B--Williams. HR--Sanders (16). S--Pelaez. SF--Akers. SB--Gipson, Snopek. CS--Snopek.
Correction
The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.
What if this cargo had been nuke waste?
Mary Manning and Diana Sahagun
As thick plumes of black smoke were spewing into the air after Wednesday's gasoline tanker truck accident, the words "nuclear waste" and "nightmare" crept into some high-level conversations.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Vargas sees next bout as prelude to Trinidad
Dean Juipe
Fernando Vargas has a fight later this month in Las Vegas, and a much, much bigger one that will be here Dec. 2.
This week's races
WINSTON CUP
Editorial: Increase safety at our parks
In response to residents who fear using Alexander Villas and other parks, the Clark County Commission on Tuesday created a task force to address the issue of safety in all county-operated parks. The task force, which is made up of county, police and school officials, is supposed to report its findings within two months. One of the problems identified by the Parks and Recreation Department is that there are a limited number of park police officers. Currently there are just 19 officers to patrol 1,500 acres of county parks that are located throughout the Las Vegas Valley. It also shouldn't ...
Nevada GOPs strongly oppose new gun laws, gay marriages
Scott Sonner
"Nevadans are fiercely pro-Second Amendment and do not wish to have their rights in that regard infringed upon in any way, shape or form," state GOP Chairman Bob Seale said.
Editorial: Promising train may not pan out
What is particularly disturbing is the apparent lack of communication between Amtrak and Union Pacific. After all, it was only last December that Amtrak officials came to Las Vegas, suggesting that service could start as early as next month. But if the federal government decides the building of new tracks could affect the environment, an environmental impact statement might be required, which could take from 12 months to 18 months to complete.
Nevada, Idaho delegations welcome The Rock to GOP convention
Scott Sonner
World Wrestling Federation champion The Rock joined House Speaker Dennis Hastert, a former high school wrestling coach, in launching Wednesday night's National Republican Convention session.
Missouri Gaming Commission seeks probe to restore confidence in casino selection
"These individuals have challenged the integrity of the commission and its staff," Fisher said in a letter to the prosecutors. "The commission believes these allegations to be baseless and without merit."
Obituaries for August 3, 2000
Marie Mary Beseres, 78, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospital. She was born Feb. 6, 1922, in South Milwaukee, Wis. A resident for 36 years, she was a retired seamstress and a member of the Armenian American Club of Las Vegas.
Columnist Joe Delaney: 'Spectacular' becomes victim of chain reaction
Joe Delaney
"The Great Radio City Spectacular" closed on Monday, leaving the Flamingo Las Vegas showroom without an announced future occupant ... "Notre Dame de Paris" departed Paris Las Vegas on Saturday ... Neither hotel has announced a successor ... The Flamingo show was kept on too long while the Paris' rock opera deserved a much earlier interment.
No joking about da Matta's star potential
Mike Harris
Cristiano da Matta is much more than the subject of a one-liner nowadays. "Da Matta, What's da Matta?" the joke went.
1864 political cartoon speaks to heated climate in Lincoln's re-election bid
Scott Sonner
Lincoln found himself in the middle of Democrat Gen. George McClellan on the left and Radical Republican challenger John C. Fremont on the right with his plans for Reconstruction of the South.
Vigilance high for I-80 speeders
The crackdown coincides with the Hot August Nights event in Reno, when traffic on I-80 is unusually heavy, and extends through Sunday.
Hunger striker stages protest against agency
Birusk Tugan
Andres Mendoza, who is HIV positive, lost nine pounds last week -- not because of AIDS but as a result of a five-day hunger strike.
Shooting suspect sought by police
Both victims were shot multiple times but were listed in satisfactory and stable condition.
State bar names communications chief
Before joining the state bar, Blakeman worked for West Group, a Minnesota-based legal publishing company. Prior to that she spent six years at the Clark County Bar Association as assistant to executive director, publications director and then executive director.
Record settlement reached in lawsuit over condo defects
Kim Smith
A settlement of $16.25 million, the largest on record in Clark County, was reached Wednesday, midway through a construction defect trial.
Basic keeps its cool in victory over GV; Cheyenne advances
Spencer Patterson
Snow-cone catches have long been a part of baseball's vernacular, but on Wednesday the Basic Wolves got a taste of the real thing.
Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Let's play dialing for guilt
Ruthe Deskin
So why do I feel guilty? The pestilence known as telemarketing has become a No. 1 pet peeve for many of us, and seems to be accelerating in frequency and intensity. The latest gimmick is to get personal by using first names.
Where I Stand -- John Wallin: Region worth saving
For more than 30 years Nevadans have been seeking protection for the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon region of northwestern Nevada. Finally Congress is poised to act on this critical issue. However, the window of opportunity to protect the Black Rock is small. Sen. Richard Bryan, with the strong support of Sen. Harry Reid, has taken a leadership role by introducing Senate Bill 2273, the Black Rock Emigrant Trail National Conservation Area. Now is the time for some of Nevada's other leaders to get on board in support of this balanced approach to conserving this unique area.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Del Mar
1st Race -- Mining for Fun - Hot-riding Solis aboard Dutton trainee, needs prompt start from outside post in short dash opener, well spotted. Excuse My French - Hustling bug boy Baze on Ellis trainee, draws good post here, French may Excuse the field in this. Value Play -- Dr. Steve
Friday's horse racing entries
Post Time 4 p.m.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Media day is waste of time
Other than the fast-talking administrators, optimistic coaches, well-coiffed sportscasters and overweight sportswriters who consider it a perfect excuse to overdose on chicken and golf, is there anybody who can justify the useless exercise known as Mountain West Conference Football Media Day(s)?
Las Vegas area fishing report
LAKE MEAD: Striped bass fishing remains good throughout the lake while the action for bluegill has taken off in the Overton Arm, according to the Nevada Division of Wildlife.
Letter: Assemblyman shows lack of good judgment
Williams' threat was made in reference to remarks made by Superintendent Carlos Garcia in response to a question from a black student during a taped meeting during which Garcia used the N-word to make a strong statement against racism. Garcia has since apologized several times in writing and verbally for his choice of words in attempting to illustrate his zero tolerance for racism.
Edwards, government disagree on who should control $2 million for awhile
But the two sides disagree on how to handle the deal.
11-year-old arrested in string of fires
The boy is under investigation for at least 10 fires which caused damage estimated at $1 million, said Steve La-Sky, Clark County fire spokesman.
American Legion playoff results, schedule
Saturday's Results
Auto racing schedules, winners and standings
Feb. 20 - Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Jarrett)
Stars top Tacoma in road trip finale
Third baseman Greg LaRocca had four hits, including a pair of doubles, and catcher George Williams added a double and a two-run triple to pace the short-handed Stars (56-53) to a 9-3 victory over the Tacoma Rainiers at Cheney Stadium.
Gordon having 'wonderful year'
Dick Brinster
A smile came to Jeff Gordon's face as he leaned back in an easy chair in his trailer, looking more relaxed than he has in years.
Middle school students will face tough tasks of building, running cities
Students design a city of the future using the computer game SimCity 2000 in this ninth-annual competition. They then re-create a section of their plans in a three-dimensional model made of recycled materials, spending less than $100.
Letter: What causes tanker accidents?
It always seems to be oil tankers that have problems. Is it bad luck that causes these accidents or is it something else?
Researchers say popular tale of Nevada statehood a myth
Scott Sonner
The textbook version - perpetuated in an episode of the TV Western "Bonanza" nearly 30 years ago - has President Abraham Lincoln rushing Nevada into statehood in 1864 to capture the wealth of the Comstock Lode.
Community news briefs for August 3, 2000
The 12th annual Back to School Fair, co-sponsored by the Clark County School District, the Boulevard mall and KVBC Channel 3, will be held 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at the Boulevard.
Busch awaits good news
This could prove to be the biggest weekend of Kurt Busch's young racing career.
Lightning sparks fires in Reno, across Nevada
Tom Gardner
Fire crews were optimistic they would have a line completely around the Arrowcreek fire by day's end. It estimated size also was halved, from 5,000 acres to 2,475.
Letter: Candidates waste time with Rush
My God! What has politics come to?

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