Print edition for July 30, 2000

Columnist Sandra Thompson: Settlement battles strain man's health: Sandra Thompson; Edwin Epstein has been threatened with jail time if he does not "properly" sign a consent form giving his ex-wife a certain percentage of his teacher's retirement pension.

Letter: Pigeons are misunderstood: I love pigeons and so do many of my friends. When Janet Fitch writes in her book, "White Oleander," about beauty and joy, she says, "A flight of pigeons should be enough."

Suspects in officer shooting held on $1 million bond: A judge Friday set an arraignment for Darnell G. Harris and Marcus Weatherspoon for Thursday.

Columnist Jon Ralston: A Yucca spin fest in the Senate: Was it just another example of Democrats trying to transmute nuclear waste into a partisan issue? Or was it another sign that George W. Bush could be the most anti-Nevada president in history?

Columnist Jeff German: Mob adds another twist to Binion tale: The mob angle has been the most intriguing of all in the Ted Binion murder case.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Small schools work: New Clark County School Superintendent Carlos Garcia says that he wants to study and have a say before anybody moves to break up the school district. This request follows the warning from former Superintendent Brian Cram about the problems such a breakup could cause financially and socially.

Editorial: Proceed cautiously with plans for site: The city has reached a tentative agreement for a 61-acre downtown parcel owned by Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. While good things may come from this property we would discourage any proposed development that would pinch taxpayers, particularly those on fixed incomes. The city must also make sure that the property is environmentally safe, given the fact Union Pacific Railroad used to dump diesel fuel there.

Columnist Susan Snyder: No offense meant, but offense taken: Carlos Garcia is an educated man.

Editorial: Science over politics: While President Clinton has been true to his word on this subject we have strong doubts whether the governor of Texas will live up to his vow if elected president in November. The latest reason for our doubts comes from Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., a Bush friend and leading proponent of attempts to ship nuclear waste to the mountain 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas.

Letter: Wynn's next project destined for greatness: Other developers, after observing Wynn's success, have developed properties that have also become successful. Thousands of new employees, new homes and new businesses are the result of Wynn's vision.

California man drowns in motel pool: The victim, 23, of Santa Ana, Calif., was visiting friends registered at the Tam O'Shanter Motel, across from the Treasure Island hotel-casino.

Avon lady still calling, but through e-mail: Angie Wagner; Peddling beauty products for the famous brand has moved to the Internet, where technology is helping enhance personal relationships with women.

Two fires defy crews: Tom Gardner; "Right now, we've got more fire than we've got resources to handle," Bureau of Land Management spokesman Bill Roach said from Elko as the Cricket fire raged 60 miles to the northeast.

Airport land woes still developing: Adrienne Packer; Homeowners who cherish a rural lifestyle are getting the feeling there may soon be nowhere left to hide from Clark County's sprawling commercial development.

Gulfport projecting more casino-related money; Biloxi not so sure: Gulfport Mayor Bob Short's proposed city budget for 2000-2001 includes a projected 4 percent increase in casino tax collections.

Plastic surgery boom: In a town of fake pharoahs, imitation pirates and faux French cafes, what's a little surgical facial artifice?

Barrichello wins German Grand Prix: Nesha Starcevic; Barrichello battled back from 18th place on the starting grid with a daring display of driving skill in a race that was nearly stopped when a man crossed the track.

Edwards will fight secret sentence recommendation: Crane told The Times-Picayune in an interview publishced Sunday that he is "disappointed" that federal probation officials included in their sentencing calculation some of the criminal counts that jurors determined the prosecution did not prove.

Prolong Super Lubricants Northwest Nationals Pairings: 1. Gary Scelzi, 4.652 seconds, 312.64 mph vs. 16. Rhonda Hartman-Smith, 4.855, 300.80.

Some elusive wild horses don't cotton to being corralled: "We have some horses in deteriorating condition," Billie Young, president of the National Wild Horse Association, said as Saturday morning's roundup began in temperatures already pushing 100 degrees.

Crews cross fingers, move in on flames: Tom Gardner; "Last night quieted down quite a bit after pretty severe runs the two previous evenings," Bureau of Land Management spokesman Bill Roach said from Elko.

Nevada seen as 'critical' state by GOP: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- When the Republican Party held its first convention in 1856 in Philadelphia, Nevada wasn't even a state.

Da Matta gets first CART victory: Mike Harris; The Brazilian driver, who claims to be 5-foot-3 and 130 pounds but appears smaller, took the lead late in Sunday's Target Grand Prix during a series of pit stops. He was able to stay well ahead of points leader Michael Andretti, who remained in da Matta's mirrors through the final 33 laps on the 1.029-mile Chicago Motor Speedway oval.

Featherlite Southwest Results: 2. (17) Zach Niessner, Royal City, Wash., Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 150.

Grand Prix of Germany Results: 2. Mika Hakkinen, Finland, McLaren-Mercedes, 45, 1:25:41.870.

Parents of amputee ordered to repay money from donations: Hatfield, 18, sued her parents last year after she discovered money donated from various community fund-raisers had been drained from a special bank account.

F2000 National Championship Results: 2. (2), Aaron Justus, F2A, Van Diemen Ford, 30.

Carquest Auto Parts 250 Results: 2. (18) Jeff Purvis, Pontiac, 200, $41,175.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Gaming auditor dials up Reege: Kate Maddox; Even auditors for the Gaming Control Board get to have a little fun sometimes, and win money to boot. Twenty-eight-year-old Paul Cornbleth recently taped an episode of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" in New York, and although he can't reveal the amount of money he scored, from his cheerful demeanor it's a safe assumption that he didn't walk away empty-handed.

Nash wins for first time in Featherlite Southwest Series: Matt Crafton, NASCAR Featherlite Southwest Series points leader, led 60 of the first 80 laps.