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Archive for July 16, 2000

Two studies on economic impact of proposed casino are miles apart: A feasibility study conducted for the tribes by GVA Marquette Advisers of Minneapolis estimated that a casino would attract 4.9 million visitors a year with revenues of about $300 million annually.; 10:57 a.m.

Supreme Court throws out Douglas County development rule: The county commission voted 3-2 to change the master plan and allow their project. But they were denied a permit because a county ordinance requires a "super majority" vote of at least 4-1 for such ...; 10:55 a.m.

Lil's may be out of luck in Florence: state denies liquor license: "The community showed we can make a difference ... each one of us," said Denny Guenzler, a Florence resident who opposes the application. "We couldn't have done it without the whole community. I think it ...; 10:55 a.m.

No dispute in Lewis win over Botha: Ron Borges; With the first overhand right the undisputed heavyweight champion landed, he buckled the knees of Frans Botha, the self-styled White Buffalo of South Africa. Although Botha did not drop, he reeled backward from mid-ring to ...; 10:51 a.m.

Letter: Doctor adds to virus education: I do agree that people at risk should be tested, especially those who have: ever injected illegal drugs, received a transfusion or an organ transplant before July 1992; been born to an HCV-infected mother, or ...; 10:39 a.m.

Letter: Metro officer is getting raw deal: If the sheriff has such a compelling case of misconduct, he should not feel the need to discuss it in the Sun. Rather, he should await review by an impartial third party. We saw what ...; 10:39 a.m.

Letter: Predictions of Elian's future: 1. Castro is aging and will die.; 10:30 a.m.

Letter: Here's one idea for missile system: W. ROY TUCKER; 10:29 a.m.

Letter: Reader offers advice to voters: And locally, to those seniors who favor John Ensign over Ed Bernstein, I would remind them that Ensign is on record against Social Security, I believe, when he commented that Social Security was a bad ...; 10:29 a.m.

Letter: Why can Wynn run people out?: KAREN H. MACK; 10:28 a.m.

Letter: It's not negative about getting kids to read: Is Collins such a poor reader that all she can think of is how long it will take to finish the book? When I was 10 I read the Isaac Asimov Foundation Trilogy for the ...; 10:28 a.m.

Q&A: Lifeguard of the Party: The swim season is in full swing at the Clark County Parks and Recreation Department.; 10:26 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: The return of the tortoises: Jean Magdall's "children" are back.; 10:24 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Fingering bids for Darva's ring: Kate Maddox; Tainted though it may be, Darva Conger's 3.37-carat "engagement" ring has hit the auction circuit. The monstrous sparkler, a one-of-a-kind design by local jeweler Michael E. Minden, was put up for sale on the buybidwin.com ...; 10:22 a.m.

Work-related stress laws: When Sheri Newberry was named chief of the state Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation in 1997, she said her appointment irked other agency staffers who resented her as an "outsider."; 10:20 a.m.

Ecstasy is all the rave: Erin Neff; Every weekend young Las Vegas emerges at nightfall to cast away the rigors of student life and entry-level jobs in an orgy of dance and unity.; 10:19 a.m.

Chemical hauling routes keep LV on alert: Diana Sahagun; While there has been a focus in recent months on the dangers associated with transporting low-level nuclear waste, Las Vegas Valley officials say the transportation of non-nuclear hazardous waste poses a greater danger.; 10:17 a.m.

Editorial: All children need medical treatment: Fortunately a bipartisan effort has been forged to pass legislation to allow working parents to still be eligible for Medicaid. The measure would provide coverage on a sliding scale based on how much the parents ...; 10:11 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Sending killers home: This isn't a new problem -- my column went back eight years and related the killing of 16-year-old Maria Estella De Lamore, a Bonanza High School student. Her suspected killer, Guillermo Adrian Tena-Casillas, fled to ...; 10:10 a.m.

Columnist Sandra Thompson: Judges, juvenile justice system at odds: Sandra Thompson; There had been a lot of grumbling around the Family Court complex about inconsistent sentencings and rulings in Juvenile Court.; 10:05 a.m.

GHB becoming the newest date-rape drug: Erin Neff; While the drug ecstasy might be known as a path to euphoria, the club drug GHB is a road to agony.; 10:03 a.m.

Editorial: Mystery shoppers in limbo: Shortly after the Sun reported July 5 that the city would embark on this program, private investigators complained to the Private Investigator's Licensing Board. They argued that the city's mystery shoppers -- Customer Services Accountability ...; 9:27 a.m.

Clubs out of luck in search for dealers: "If it's a really bad situation they say, 'Send someone right now,' " Lauer said.; 4:14 a.m.

Molson Indy Results: 2. (9) Adrian Fernandez, Ford Reynard, 112.; 3:40 a.m.

Andretti wins; takes aim at second CART title: Mike Harris; Once one of the most aggressive racers in the open-wheel series, Andretti is now a more cautious driver. That was clear Sunday as he won his sixth Toronto Molson Indy.; 3:40 a.m.

Local businesses struggle to find summer employees: "It is really tough right now," said Cynthia Bell, store manager at Ross Dress for Less. "The competition is greater with unemployment being so low. We are having a hard time finding qualified employees."; 3:39 a.m.

Econo Lodge 200 Results: 2. (3) Elton Sawyer, Ford, 200, $37,200.; 2:45 a.m.

Sales tax may boost land preservation: The proposal drew support from 63 percent of chamber members who responded to a survey.; 2:41 a.m.

Deputies cleared of civil rights violations: The case centered on their attempt to serve Lee Pisiewski with a temporary protective order evicting him from his wife's house. The order stemmed from domestic violence claims on her part as the couple were ...; 2:41 a.m.

AMA Superbike Results: 2. Nicky Hayden, Honda, 27.; 1:28 a.m.

Midas 500 Classic Results: 2. (11) Buddy Lazier, Dallara-Oldsmobile, 208, $98,550.; 1:27 a.m.

Not auto racing's finest hour: Mike Hembree; This weekend there will be no Winston Cup race. But it's purely a coincidence.; 1:27 a.m.

Rally New Zealand Results: 2. Colin McRae, Britain, Ford Focus WRC, 3:45.27.9.; 1:25 a.m.

Two former Nye County officials will stand trial: Robert Dyer, 59, and Jennette Dyer, 52, are out on $60,000 bail. They will be arraigned Aug. 8. Mrs. Dyer acted as her husband's deputy.; 1:24 a.m.

Even with video gambling gone, business is slow on casino boats: With battles both legislative and logistical, operating a casino boat is a risky venture in South Carolina, said Gray, who also operates gambling cruises out of Miami and Fernandina Beach, Fla.; 1:24 a.m.

President of Illinois gambling corporation quits: Canfora was named president in December 1999 after the company acquired the Empress Entertainment Corp. riverboat casinos in Joliet and Hammond, Ind.; 1:24 a.m.

Craftsman Truck Chevy Silverado 200 Results: 2. (1) Joe Ruttman, Dodge, 200, $37,675.; 1:23 a.m.

Grand Prix of Austria Results: 2. David Coulthard, Britain, McLaren-Mercedes, 71, 1:28:28.353.; 1:21 a.m.

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