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Print edition for December 14, 2000

Rudin lawyer hopes to get evidence tossed
Kim Smith
Margaret Rudin, a longtime suspect in the death of her millionaire husband, will be in court Friday to ask a judge to toss out much of the evidence prosecutors hope to use against her.
Sanchez vows to fight the best
Dean Juipe
As a young man coming off a vicious fight, Augie Sanchez is entitled to return to the ring against someone less than world-championship caliber.
Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Memories of Pearl Harbor dimming
Ruthe Deskin
If there is one thing I have learned in this process of attaining senior citizen status, it is to realize that what seems to be a catastrophe today will be a fading memory tomorrow.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park
2nd Race -- Sunsup - Solis on Northern California-based Moger, Jr. entry, draws good outside post, should get a good trip to graduate. White Satin - Draws innner post, Nakatani on Mitchell runner, decent chance to grab diploma here. Value Play -- Our Colors
Interior Secretary announces plan for Colorado River water
Lisa Snedeker
The agreement, which paves the way for more equitable sharing of Colorado River water, is part of an effort to make sure California reduces its water consumption to its official allotment within the next 15 years.
Obituaries for December 14, 2000
Lois Berg, 81, of Henderson, died Tuesday in a local care center. She was born June 3, 1919, in St. Paul, Minn.
Health insurer to lay off 550
Kayla Arnesen, PacifiCare of Nevada Inc.'s spokeswoman, said three out of 90 employees in Nevada were laid off this week.
Stamp collectors lament hobby's declining status
The problem with e-mail? No stamps.
Bandits relying on youngsters
Victoria Sun
There's a youth movement quietly taking over the Las Vegas Bandits of the International Basketball League.
Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Boaters urged to dry dock
Paula DelGiudice
With snow in the mountains and the holidays around the corner, some Southern Nevada boaters have dry docked their boats for the winter. If that sounds like you, you've made a good choice, according to the Nevada Division of Wildlife. Out-of-water storage is the best place for your boat if you don't plan to use it this winter.
Local news briefs for December 14, 2000
An attorney for Clark County said Wednesday a lawsuit claiming two commissioners used their political influence to win an airport coffee concession for a political ally will be dismissed.
Airline files for bankruptcy
The airline said it will continue flights on its only remaining route, a daily flight between Fresno and Las Vegas. Allegiant said "skyrocketing" fuel prices had forced it to seek bankruptcy protection.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Mayweather in top shape for Jan. 20 bout
Dean Juipe
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has opened training in Phoenix for his Jan. 20 showdown with Diego Corrales at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and the World Boxing Council junior lightweight champion says there isn't any doubt who's going to win.
Editorial: Trying to bridge the divide
Gore delivered a moving, personal concession speech that was gracious -- it seemed even more so in light of how extraordinarily close victory was within his grasp, as he received 267 electoral votes to Bush's 271. Bush, for his part, reached out to Democrats, promising to bring a new tone to Washington, working in a bipartisan manner that would pay respect to the differences between the two parties.
Columnist Spencer Patterson: Wanted: A state title game worthy of our attention
Spencer Patterson
Dear Santa, all I want for the holidays is a meaningful state championship game in a major prep sport.
Letter: It's GOP's turn to be scrutinized
Kenneth Starr spent some $64 million on Democratic investigations and the meter is still running. Duh, the purpose to bring down President William Jefferson Clinton for doing a great job.
All-State honorable mention
Jed Abowd, LB, Carson, Sr.; Brian Adams, RB, Moapa Valley, Sr.; Gabe Ameling, TE, Green Valley, Sr.; Michael Attig, WR/DB, Moapa Valley, Sr.; Anthony Bass, LB, Cimarron-Memorial, Sr.; George Bergin, DL, Wooster, Sr.; V.R. Bowman, OT, Silverado, Sr.; Matt Carter, QB, Coleville, Sr. Pat Curran, RB, The Meadows, Jr.; Tim Day, TE/DL, Western, DL, Sr.; Dallas Dobbs, QB/DB, Chaparral, Sr.; Joe De Patta, OL/DL, Bishop Gorman, Sr.; Eric Detwiler, LB, Tahoe-Truckee, Jr.; Kyle Eklund, RB, Elko, Jr.; Sergio Flores, DL, Mojave, Sr.; Donyea Foster, WR, Bonanza, Sr.; Robert Garcia, DL, Hug, Sr.; Kevin Gipson, DL, Desert Pines, Sr.; Mark Gutierrez, ...
Bally's to debut ticket pay system on the LV Strip
David Strow
At first, it will start with just 100 slot machines, a mere drop in the bucket on the Las Vegas Strip.
Correction
Correction
Economists see 3 percent growth in 2001, 2002
Ken Ritter
Expect 3 percent growth for the next two years, center Director R. Keith Schwer said.
Reno police investigating killing of two
Each of the victims were shot at least once, police said.
Bayno fights back
Steve Addy
Instead of cutting ties to the university that fired him this week, former UNLV basketball coach Bill Bayno is trying to get back in the hot seat.
Witness IDs suspects in killing of Candy Lady
Kim Smith
Every day Flora Johnson would delight the children in her neighborhood by selling candy, pop and ice cream through her kitchen window.
BLM, Forest Service begin recruiting for firefighters in Nevada
Fifty of the new positions will be considered permanent, meaning job holders will be eligible for benefits.
MASH Village prepares to open winter homeless shelter
Kris Hill
Another 250 beds for single homeless men will become available when MASH Village opens its temporary emergency shelter on Friday.
Columnist Joe Delaney: Put holiday tasks aside for a bit
Joe Delaney
Take a break from Christmas shopping and addressing Christmas cards and escape from the usual Yuletide hype ... See a show. There are some outstanding choices, especially for this weekend before the weekend before Christmas ... Chances are, with room occupancy down a little this week, seats should be available just about everywhere.
Cheyenne Little League signups at hand
Cheyenne Little League signups at hand
Friday's horse racing entries
Post Time 12:30 p.m.
Incline Village man accused of stalking high school teacher
The Incline Village man started stalking the female teacher after he saw her picture with a local newspaper article called "Face in the Crowd," school police Chief Tamara Evans said.
Wednesday's prep results
Boys basketball
Nevada ranks below national average for sex diseases
"There's hardly any disease in the legal brothels," said Donald Cowne, Nevada state disease control specialist. He called people engaged in the sex trade "well-informed professionals" who take precautions against infection.
Some local government workers cut out of airline fare deal
CARSON CITY -- The state Board of Examiners Wednesday approved a two-year contract with Southwest Airlines to haul state workers between Las Vegas and Reno at a reduced rate of $78 for a round trip, but local governments will no longer be able to piggyback on the sweetheart deal.
Loss of Olds not expected to affect IRL
Dick Brinster
"We're very confident that GM's involvement is going to continue," IRL spokesman Ron Green said Wednesday. "They've expressed the same confidence in the future of the league, and they want to be involved."
Letter: Why is Buckley majority leader?
Citizens will recall that she opposed Gov. Kenny Guinn's selection of Laurie England to help us deal with the HMOs, a very successful health program.
Instances of reported domestic abuse on rise
"It is hard to single out a reason," Frankel said Wednesday. "It could be there is more violence. But it is more likely more people are coming forward to report violence."
Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Time for some changes
AS STATED PREVIOUSLY, there is no good reason for Nevadans or any small-state voters wanting to revise the Electoral College. Not only is it a great equalizer, but just imagine the mess if we had to have a nationwide recount instead of just one state like Florida.
Boxing schedule
At Milwaukee, (ESPN2), Eric Morel, Madison, vs. Gilberto Keb, Mexico, 12, for Morel's WBA flyweight title.
Good invigorates Rebels to the max
Steve Addy
The Rebels went back to work Wednesday, and new coach Max Good punched in earliest of all.
Jackson a real life gladiator for Sundevils
Spencer Patterson
In ancient times, armies used battering rams to knock obstacles from their paths, blasting down doors, walls and gates impeding their progress.
Bader's play speaks loudly for McQueen
Spencer Patterson
To fully understand the dominance of the 2000 McQueen High defense, you might try talking to coaches and players from Elko. Or Douglas, Reno, Churchill County, Reed, Galena or Wooster.
Letter: Our country is history without campaign reform
As long as we allow corporate bribes to pick and choose our politicians, we as a people have nothing to do with the whole dirty system!
Top swimmers to compete at UNLV
Leading the contingent of Olympic swimmers will be medallists Kaitlin Sandeno and Aaron Peirsol, who will be competing for two of the 46 club teams participating in the four-day meet.
Metro officers receive lifesaving awards
Sgt. Michael T. Dailey and Officers Eric Kruse and Kenneth Marshall received the award for rescuing a woman and her 12-year-old son from an August flash flood in Moapa Valley.
Timeshare-like project planned by Peccole
Peccole Nevada Corp. has dissociated itself from a Canadian company on a luxury condominium project and is now focusing on high-end "fractional" units similar to timeshares.
Columnist Peter Benton: Fellow golfers vote Woods No. 1
Peter Benton
As voted by their peers, Tiger Woods, Michael Clark II and Paul Azinger have won the PGA Tour's top awards for 2000.
Community news briefs for December 14, 2000
About 760 students are expected to participate in UNLV's Winter Commencement ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Count of recall petition begins
Erin Neff
The Clark County Registrar's office has begun a raw count of signatures on a petition to recall Las Vegas City Councilman Michael McDonald.
Nevada to be granted surplus of river water
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt announced a surplus of Colorado River water today, the first surplus that Nevada will be able to draw upon under new rules.
Casino backers step up offer
HUDSON, Wis. -- Pitching a casino project to a reluctant community, a partnership that wants to build a tribal casino at a dog track offered Tuesday to pay St. Croix County local governments more than $80 million over eight years.
Halfway houses at center of storm in southeast LV
Kris Hill
Residents of the Hazelcrest neighborhood lashed out at the owners of three halfway houses in their area Tuesday night, while county officials and Commissioner Dario Herrera tried to control the frustrated crowd.
Gaming industry sees outcome as favorable
Nevada and casino industry leaders are optimistic that gaming will get fair treatment from a George W. Bush administration, even though the president-elect opposes gambling in his home state of Texas.
State tells check-cashing businesses to get licenses
CARSON CITY -- The state Financial Institutions Division has told seven check cashing businesses in Clark County and one in Pahrump to stop operations until they have obtained a state license.
Budget cuts could hit high school kids hard
Terry Webster
Budget woes in the Clark County School District may lead to a reduction in busing services for high school students and cutbacks in music, art and athletic programs, Superintendent Carlos Garcia said Wednesday.
Jackson, Bader take top individual honors
Spencer Patterson
The 2000 prep football season belonged to the McQueen Lancers, from their unbeaten romp through the regular season to their dominant charge through the playoffs en route to winning the 4A state championship.
NLV panel OKs site for new Station casino
Diana Sahagun
Almost a dozen North Las Vegas residents who will likely face a five-story casino in their neighborhood scoffed at the idea that Station Casinos Inc. is a good neighbor.
Columnist Dean Juipe: NCAA 'owes' UNLV for firing Bayno
Dean Juipe
Bill Bayno backed out of his meeting with the media Wednesday, which left the impression he had no intention of doing it in the first place.
Nevada elector suit put on hold
CARSON CITY -- A Reno lawyer who is challenging Nevada's "winner take all" presidential electors law says he wants to examine an adverse ruling by a federal judge before taking the next step.
Canadians complain about bus trip from Las Vegas casino
Several Canadians on a recent bus tour to the Lady Luck hotel-casino in Las Vegas say the vehicle's heater broke down and the toilet didn't work on the 32-hour return trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Yucca official: DOE still objective
Benjamin Grove
WASHINGTON -- The Energy Department's top Yucca Mountain administrator, Ivan Itkin, today stressed that he is confident an inspector general's investigation would prove the DOE's objective stance on the controversial nuclear waste dump had not been compromised by a recently surfaced unauthorized memo.
Franchisee closing LV's four Kenny Rogers restaurants
Grace Leong
All four Kenny Rogers Roasters restaurants in the Las Vegas Valley are scheduled to be closed by Dec. 23.
Elementary, middle schools face buildup
Terry Webster
New elementary and middle schools may be higher and smaller in the Clark County School District.
MVP! MVP!
Steve Guiremand
Winners are ...
Luck runs out for admitted thief
Keith Paul
Reginald Johnson was in Las Vegas this week on business. A job that was never personal to him, it was just what he did -- robberies.
DOE loses court appeal, still liable for not taking nuke waste
The U.S. Department of Energy lost an appeal in federal court that leaves the agency liable for billions of dollars in damages for failing to take nuclear waste on time.
Junk bond offering for Pinnacle deal pulled
PH Casino Resorts Inc, an affiliate of Harveys, was supposed to price $625 million in 10-year notes today in the largest junk bond offering in months. Proceeds of the sale would have helped Harveys close on the Pinnacle deal. PH Casino hoped to price the bonds to yield 11.5 percent to 11.75 percent.
Police predict huge New Year's crowd on Strip
Jace Radke
Last year's predictions of a half million revelers spending New Year's Eve on Las Vegas Boulevard fell short by about 250,000, but instead of being wrong, those prognostications may have just been premature.

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