Print edition for January 9, 2000

Columnist Sandra Thompson: Battle against domestic violence heightens: Sandra Thompson; "Domestic violence" is a sanitized term that doesn't accurately convey the deep-rooted fears or lasting wounds of its victims.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Searching for a winner: The failed search for a new superintendent of the Clark County School District shouldn't come as a shock. It was only 14 months ago that the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper carried a story about that city's search for a new school chief executive officer.

Editorial: Meddling claims stir a reaction: But some members of the Nevada Board of Regents, which oversees this state's university system, were stung by Harter's apparent criticism of their behavior. Harter reportedly told University of South Florida recruiters that the Nevada Board of Regents micromanages and requires high maintenance. Harter also told the interviewers that the board forced former Chancellor Richard Jarvis out of office last year.

Gaming tax: Onerous or overdue?: Tax rates for some casinos around the country

Letter: Same-sex marriages amendment would not harm churches: MELISSA HALL Southern Nevada coordinator, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada

Las Vegas one of the "Best" in business: "I'm not surprised," said Kirk V. Clausen, a member of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada's board.

Reno journalist ailing in London: Since 1957, Melton has held various positions, including editor and publisher, with the local newspaper. He has written his thrice-weekly column for more than 20 years.

Tahoe property owners sue regulatory agency: The lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages, alleges the agency's system for rating the environmental sensitivity of vacant lots illegally robbed landowners of any ability to build on their land.

Best or worst?: Southern Nevada was the best of places or the worst of places to be last year depending on who is doing the studying, ranking or rating.

Say hey, Goulet: Kirk Baird; Born in Lawrence, Mass., in 1933, singer/actor Robert Goulet has been a permanent resident of Las Vegas since 1981, but his relationship with the city began in the early '60s. In fact, Goulet still recalls his first performance at the Flamingo Hilton, something he just repeated for a New Year's Eve bash. In this week's question-and-answer session, Goulet talks about Las Vegas and how it's changed, his recent not-too-serious roles in films and commercials, and his burgeoning career as a painter.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Doves stunt angers stars and PETA: Kate Maddox; Maybe things didn't go off with a bang here on New Year's, but at least we aren't one of the cities getting lambasted by PETA -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals -- for animal cruelty. At this point the folks from the Palestinian Authority Project (who sponsored the release of 2000 doves at the stroke of midnight in Bethlehem) are probably wishing they had rung in the millennium right here in boring old Las Vegas.

Milken, entertainers own some of Washoe County's priciest homes: To build his retreat, Milken bought three homes on the beach and tore them down. His home features a slate roof, turrets and redwood planking for siding. The retreat also has a swimming pool and pier.

Columnist Susan Snyder: New columnist says hello in roundabout way: Well, here we are.

Head of national historic preservation group blasts Reno mayor: "Other cities are not only saving, but restoring and using buildings like the Mapes," Richard Moe said Saturday. "Only in Reno is such a significant building threatened.

Letter: New Year's visitor feels he was cheated: The lack of fireworks was bad enough, but couldn't some effort have been made to give us visitors who didn't buy the thousand-dollar show tickets something to see? How much effort would it have taken, say, for the Mirage to have timed their volcano blast to go off at midnight instead of 11:55? Or for Strip casinos to briefly dim their lights only to have them explode in color and light again at midnight?

Columnist Jeff German: Rhetoric grows as Binion trial nears: Time to raise the stakes in the Ted Binion murder case.

Editorial: Ensuring roadways are safe for public: In the past two years Nevada Highway Patrol troopers have removed 11 Silver State trucks from service because they failed roadside inspections, including five vehicles for brake violations. Some Silver State employees and union members also have said that company officials haven't taken seriously their concerns about vehicle safety. And employees have expressed their worries about reductions in the number of vehicle maintenance workers for the company. Silver State officials have responded that they in fact have urged employees to report unsafe conditions and noted that almost half of its 300 trucks are new.

'Second straw' to allow full share of water: A giant "second straw" will allow thirsty Las Vegas to start slurping up its full share of Colorado River water later this month, but even that healthy extra serving might not be enough to quench the area's future demands.

Feds slam phone scams: Kim Smith; June used to look forward to the phone calls. Friendly people who called all the time, asking for her help. Asking for money.