Print edition for August 25, 2000

Two officers in NHP investigation retire: Col. Mike Hood said the two men, each with 28 years of service with the Highway Patrol, announced their retirements Monday. He added that the investigation of complaints of policy violations will be finished soon and it appears they are unfounded.

UNLV hosts scholarship BBQ: Scholarship donors are invited to meet the head coaches, assistant coaches and student-athletes from all 16 intercollegiate sports at UNLV.

For-profit candy sales by kids may come to an end: The practice of children under 16 peddling wares door-to-door may be outlawed under a new policy being considered by Nevada Labor Commissioner Terry Johnson.

LV firm wins suit against rival: Home Gambling filed a lawsuit in 1998 against Interactive Television Services Inc. and its subsidiary Internet Gaming Inc., alleging they infringed on Home Gambling's patent when they offered a similar method of participating in a live casino game from a remote location on their websites "casino-tv.com" and "gameclub.com."

Sabin leads Mid-Amateur field: One stroke back of Sabin was Las Vegan Brady Exber. The tournament is open to amateur players over age 25. The final round was today.

Wynn's closure of Desert Inn strikes nerve with community: David Strow; It certainly isn't the first time Las Vegas has lost one of its old-line resorts -- the past decade has seen the end of such long-time resorts as the Dunes, the Sands, the Landmark and the Hacienda.

Time runs out for Henderson casino: Greg Harman; A long-planned neighborhood hotel-casino was a victim of growth Thursday night when the Henderson Planning Commission rejected a third zoning extension for the project.

Flowers' suit vs. first lady dismissed: Greg Tuttle; A lawsuit filed by Gennifer Flowers against Hillary Rodham Clinton and two former presidential aides has been dismissed by a federal judge in Las Vegas.

Goodman lends support to panel on diversity: Erin Neff; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman on Thursday became the first white official to endorse the Urban Chamber of Commerce's soon-to-be-appointed "Blue Ribbon Committee on Race."

Study ordered for proposed air-pollution control agency: Clark County Commissioner Erin Kenny's plan to form a new agency to handle the region's air-pollution problems stumbled slightly Thursday.

LV company posts loss for quarter: The Las Vegas company posted a loss of 20 cents per share. In the June 1999 quarter, the company lost $4.1 million, or 46 cents per share. Revenues rose 166 percent to $3.2 million.

Stars lose to River Cats: Stars lose to River Cats

Attempt to legalize blackjack fails: SACRAMENTO -- An attempt to legalize blackjack in California card clubs busted Thursday in the state Senate, despite arguments that the clubs should be able to offer the same games as Indian casinos.

LV high school football gets an early start: The Mustangs, winners of four of the last five 2A titles, will begin their quest for a fourth straight state crown tonight at 7 against visiting 3A squad Pahrump Valley.

Rampant school growth puts pressure on neighborhoods: The ongoing battle over the placement of new schools in rapidly growing Las Vegas has fractured neighborhoods, pitted the Clark County School District against residents and become a political hot potato.

Silverman back in running for CCSN president's position: Jeffrey Libby; Interim college president Robert Silverman is back in the running for a permanent post as leader of Community College of Southern Nevada.

Bankruptcies for August 25, 2000: James McDermott, formerly doing business as Stems Wholesale Floral, Las Vegas, filed for Chapter 7, listing assets of $162,860 and liabilities of $467,052.

Local news briefs for August 25, 2000: Metro Police are searching for a suspect in six convenience store robberies this month, including three in about a five-hour period this week.

Domestic violence punishment stiffened: CARSON CITY -- In a decision that mainly divided justices along gender lines, the Nevada Supreme Court has issued a ruling that will mean increased punishment for many convicted of battery involving domestic violence.

Pappas battle with city not over: Erin Neff; A long-running and contentious legal battle was heading back to the courts today after members of the Pappas family rejected a final $4.5 million settlement offer from the city of Las Vegas.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 2 p.m.

The Strip at LVMS points standings: Sportsman: 1.Robin Harris 402. 2. Neil Evans 347. 3. Dwight Machael 341. 4. Chris Lentz 337. 4. Nick Ariotti 337. 5. Bill Muller 336. 5. Dan Reaume 336. 6. Phil Doughty 326. 6. John Phelgar III 326. 10. Dennis Evans 316. 11. Michael Jackson 307. 12. Samantha Rudder 294. 12. Rob Anderson 294. 14. Scott Horsley 285. 15. Barron Dowdy 274. 16. Billy Farnum 283. 14. Scott Palmer 274. 18. John Farnum 273. 19. Bob Coulter 264. 20. Kevin Alder 262.

The Bullring at LVMS points standings: Mini Stocks: 1. Casey Kingsland 526. 2. Mark Schottmuller 490. 3. Dayne Hagan 378. 4. Michael Aleknwicus 364. 5. Tony Leonard 356. 6. Shane Coons 308. 7. Jason Patterson 204. 8. Mike Morton 118. 9. Rick Schottmuller 84. 10. Duke Reifler 46. 11. Dan Benstead 44. 12. Roger Kingsland 42. 13.Charlie Fouts 40.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Del Mar: 1st Race -- Serve the Flag - Part of Thoroughbred Corporation coupled entry with Riyadh City, draws just inside entrymate, Desormeaux on Shirreffs trainee.

Kinko's to test 'Net services in Las Vegas: Grace Leong; Printing personalized documents for same-day and overnight shipment from a home desktop computer is now available locally.

Fight erupts over $1 million fine against Las Vegas firm: MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- The LaPorte County commission president and the Michigan City mayor disagree on how money from a nearly $1 million fine against Boyd Gaming Corp. of Las Vegas should be divided.

Mandalay Resort Group reports earnings increase: David Strow; Mandalay Resort Group reported sharply higher earnings Thursday afternoon, led by a powerful boom in business at its flagship property on the south Strip.

Time settles with states over sweepstakes format: CARSON CITY -- An out-of-court settlement has been reached between 48 states and Time Inc., which has agreed to change its sweepstakes mailing so consumers know they don't have to buy anything to be eligible to win prizes.

Ensign funds far above Bernstein's: Former Republican Rep. John Ensign has about $500,000 more cash on hand than Democrat Ed Bernstein as the two U.S. Senate candidates draw closer to their expected November showdown.

School Board critic pays fine, makes every penny count: Terry Webster; A frequent critic of the Clark County School District cleared his indebtedness to the district in hard cash -- $473.10 worth of pennies.

Fired Timet worker appeals to NLRB: Greg Harman; An ex-employee has filed a complaint about Titanium Metals Corp., alleging to the National Labor Relations Board that the company is violating the National Labor Relations Act.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Fisher on fast track at Kentucky facility: Sarah Fisher has ample reason to be confident heading into Sunday's Belterra Resort Indy 300 at the new Kentucky Speedway.

Letter: Ensign should blame own party: I find this strange for John Ensign to put down his own Republican Party, which has controlled both the House and Senate since 1994.

Editorial: 'Survivor' is latest pop culture event: Sixteen strangers with vastly different backgrounds were left on a deserted island, creating the kind of conflict that makes for interesting television. Then throw into the mix that the sole survivor would claim a $1 million prize, and the stage was set to draw viewers. But undoubtedly one of the reasons why the show steadily increased in popularity every week was that the predicaments faced by the contestants mirrored those in our daily lives. The back-stabbing and politics that are a staple of corporate America were, in effect, played back before us on videotape as the cameras captured the contestants ...

Garcia checks out his domain: Terry Webster; One of the newest kids in school was walking around a second grade class Thursday, eager for the new year to begin.

Where I Stand -- Joseph Saitta: To protect and save: IT'S PRESIDENTIAL campaign time once again. Every four years the U.S. Secret Service, in addition to its normal protection and criminal investigation duties, is tasked with the protection of presidential candidates.

Melee at Mandalay: Dean Juipe; A skirmish at the dais that preceded the Fernando Vargas vs. Ross Thompson boxing press conference Thursday at Mandalay Bay was, to some extent at least, premeditated on Thompson's part.

Obituaries for August 25, 2000: Patricia Fielder, 73, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospice. She was born March 17, 1927, in Indianapolis. A resident for 10 years, she was a retired accountant.

Letter: Charge kids with their crimes: Somehow the two girls got ahold of a pillow and suffocated their cousin. The father of the dead boy came back and discovered his body. Riverside County's district attorney said the two young girls will not be charged with the crime because they are too young.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Ref's death mystifies, and angers: Dean Juipe; Mitch Halpern will be buried today in Newport Beach, Calif.

Slimmed-down Brown aims to make impact with Rebels: Steve Guiremand; It took a year, but UNLV football fans are finally getting a chance to see the real Kevin Brown in action.

Columnist Kate Maddox: New show to have universal appeal: Kate Maddox; It looks like it will be a fall debut for the new musical-comedy "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus" at the Flamingo Las Vegas showroom. Speculation about the production began a couple of months ago and the show began its casting process in the last few weeks.

The Sun remembers 1957: News of the day: Story: The cornerstone for the first college campus building of Nevada Southern will be laid today in ceremonies at 2 p.m. at the school site on the extension of Maryland Parkway between Flamingo and Bond roads. The cornerstone of the first university building on the main campus in Reno was laid 72 years ago on Sept. 12, 1885.

Where I Stand 1957: Hank Greenspun: Voting rights hardly believed water under the bridge: I almost made it.

Award wiped out in road rage suit: CARSON CITY -- In a split decision, the Nevada Supreme Court has erased a $1.4 million judgment in favor of an injured Las Vegas woman because of the "egregious misconduct" of her lawyer at the trial.

Columnist Victoria Sun: Players in bottom of Open draw catch break: Victoria Sun; Four-time U.S. Open champion John McEnroe won't say it, but I will.

Blue Grass 200 Qualifying: 2. (59) Mark Gibson, Chevrolet, 168.093.

Wondrous 'Mystere' hasn't lost its opening-night magic: Joe Delaney; "Mystere," the Cirque du Soleil production at Treasure Island, is as wondrous, as fresh and as exciting as the night it opened in December 1993. We were there and have shared its joyous accomplishments a number of times prior to this most recent visit. It is more than a show; it is really a celebration of life and extraordinary accomplishment.

Former Nevada Power Services exec to lead new enterprise: Steven Boss, former head of Nevada Power Services, has been named president of Nevada Energy Buyers Network, a company that will serve small commercial customers.

Thomas on 'Thorpe Watch' list: Steve Guiremand; UNLV junior cornerback Kevin Thomas, the Mountain West Conference's preseason defensive player of the year, was one of 40 defensive backs in the nation selected to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch List on Thursday.

Editorial: Loitering over the debates: Bush frequently refuses to provide details of what he would do as president, partly because he knows if he is specific, his conservative views might end up alienating moderates, a crucial voting bloc. Instead he hides from a frank discussion of the issues, which would include debates. For Gore, his willingness to debate contains risk. After all, Gore is the de facto incumbent in this race, having served as vice president for eight years. Gore, unlike Bush, will have to defend this administration's policies.

Food City 250 Lineup: 2. (27) Casey Atwood, Chevrolet, 123.166.

F2000 Race 10 Qualifying Results: 2. (11), Mike Andersen, F2A, Van Diemen Ford, 1:52.925, 108.390.

Sound Check -- Geoff Carter: Napster not going to destroy recording industry: Ashort list of things that did not die, despite our being almost certain they would:

Reno-Tahoe Open Scores, First Round: First Round

Columnist Joe Delaney: Bidding adieu to the 50-year-old Desert Inn: Joe Delaney; The Desert Inn Crystal Room, one of LV's finest showrooms, will close Sunday with the final performance of the Golden Boys -- Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell ... The late Wilbur Clark's dream resort was $100,000 short of completion when Moe Dalitz and a Cleveland group came to the rescue ... The Desert Inn opened its doors April 24, 1950.

Datebook: Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd., presents "Pokemon," a selection of stories about Pikachu and his friends, at 7 p.m. Friday. The store will also host a museum exhibit of exotic animals and unusual fossils from the Las Vegas Natural History Museum from 3-5 p.m. Saturday. Call 631-1775.

Bumpy track makes Kentucky Speedway a tricky place: Mike Harris; From the vast grandstands, which hold more than 70,000 spectators, the 1.5-mile oval appears smooth as glass. In an Indy Racing League car, it's a very different story.

Porter: Nevada leaders need nonpartisan approach to issues: Jeffrey Libby; State Sen. Jon Porter, R-Henderson, a front-running congressional candidate in the Republican primary, says Nevada leaders need to drop their isolationist attitudes and adopt a straight-talking, nonpartisan approach to issues in order to better serve constituents.

Berkley's war chest deep, but Porter keeping pace: Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., is heading into the fall campaign season with more than three times as much cash on hand as the top GOP fund-raiser in the 1st Congressional District race.

Columnist Susan Snyder: More to teaching than ABCs: It would be six days before Detwiler Elementary School first-graders filled Pat VonMendenhall's classroom, but she already was hard at work.

High court upholds state's rights to regulate water on Indian land: Brendan Riley; CARSON CITY - The Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the state engineer's authority to regulate Humboldt River water rights on the South Fork Indian Reservation near Elko.

Vegas books take odds on almost anything: Lisa Snedeker; LAS VEGAS - From the final "Survivor" to who will take home an Emmy, it's a sure bet there will be a line on the outcome posted somewhere in Las Vegas.

Woman who accused officers may face charges herself: Sandra Chereb; RENO, Nev. - A former prostitute who claimed she was roughed-up by a Reno police officer after she told him she'd had sex with five other officers could be prosecuted for making the bogus allegations.

F2000 Race 9 Qualifying Results: 2. (11), Mike Andersen, F2A, Van Diemen Ford, 1:53.332, 108.001.

Joe Delaney remembers 1957: Milton Berle at original El Rancho Vegas casino: Joe Delaney remembers 1957: Milton Berle at original El Rancho Vegas casino

Fifteen smugglers arrested, more than 1,000 immigrants detained: Eduardo Montes; PHOENIX - An immigration service crackdown focusing on airports and immigrant "drophouses" in Phoenix and Las Vegas has led to the arrest of 15 suspected smugglers and the capture of more than 1,000 illegal immigrants, officials said Friday.

Letter: Murderer Floyd has already been punished: Yes, this man did it. Did anyone say any different? NO.

Barbara Greenspun remembers 1957: Presidential pardon remembered: In the column of July 19, 1957, reprinted on this page, readers are reminded how deeply concerned Hank was that his conviction for supplying guns to the freedom fighters of Israel had cost him his right to vote.

J.C. Wooloughans celebrates the life of an Irishman: Kimberley McGee; The J.C. Wooloughan Irish pub, which celebrates its first anniversary Thursday at the Regent Las Vegas hotel-casino, combines the life of an Irishman with the lifestyle of his homeland.

The Movie Guys: 'Bring It On' the latest in long line of teen flicks: Grade: Jeff B, Dave C

PCL Box: River Cats 6, Stars 5: Two out when winning run scored. E--Soliz, Kolb, Velandia. DP--Las Vegas 1, Sacramento 1. LOB--Las Vegas 8, Sacramento 7. 2B--Radmanovich, Alvarez, Porter. HR--Alvarez (7), Valdez (2), Velandia (9). SB--Porter (34), Bellhorn (18), Ortiz (19). CS--Hinch.

Metro lieutenant guilty in sex harassment case: Keith Paul; A Metro Police investigation determined that a lieutenant who investigated sexual harassment complaints made unwanted sexual comments to two women he supervised.

Suncoast gets OK from gaming board: CARSON CITY -- Michael Gaughan's latest resort, the Suncoast hotel and casino received final approval from state gaming regulators Thursday.

Supreme Court changes guidelines on parental rights: CARSON CITY -- Reversing a decision it made in 1984, the Nevada Supreme Court Thursday established new guidelines to be followed in cases of termination of parental rights.

Birth announcements for August 25, 2000: Aug. 8: A girl to Nicole Wynn and Edmund Mansfield. Aug. 9: A girl to Debra Wright and James Neff; a girl to Tasi Oviatt and Scott Stubbs; a girl to Julie and David Jones; a girl to Tracy Alonso and Emerson Thomas. Aug. 10: A boy to Brandi and Desjon Allen; a girl to Paige and David Gausling. Aug. 13: A girl to Karina and Daniel Franco. Aug. 14: A girl to Girolama Phillips and Scott Taylor. Aug. 15: A girl to Dori and Kenneth Leavitt.

Market growth drives industry boom: Watching the buzz of activity at the Cancun Resort Las Vegas sales center, it's no surprise that the time-share industry is booming in Las Vegas.

Calif. slots could cut into Strip business: Cy Ryan and David Strow; CARSON CITY -- Casinos along the Las Vegas Strip could suffer a 10 percent to 15 percent loss of business if California Indian tribes are allowed to operate a full allotment of 113,000 slot machines, a gaming expert said Thursday.

Busy sales at LV time share prompt expansion of plans: Sales at a new time-share resort south of the Las Vegas Strip are so brisk that owners have nearly doubled the size of their development plans.

Slot manufacturer plans Las Vegas headquarters: CARSON CITY -- Aristocrat Leisure Limited, a slot machine manufacturer that operates in 29 counties, will place its U.S. headquarters in Las Vegas as it starts its effort to capture a big share of the market in the United States.

Japanese crab surfaces in Lake Las Vegas: A species of freshwater crab never before found naturally in the United States has turned up in Lake Las Vegas.

Chain plans two LV locations: The Eden Prairie, Minn.-based restaurant and club owner has opened seven franchised restaurants this year and will open another 12 within a year.

A boon for college enrollment: Jeffrey Libby; The new Millennium Scholarship program is driving record numbers of high school graduates to enroll at Nevada's state colleges and universities.