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Print edition for June 7, 2000

Monorail project at crossroads: Finance board to hear arguments
Adrienne Packer
Seven years ago Bob Maxey lobbed a dart toward his office wall where he had pinned a sheet of paper listing the names of his administrators at the newest Las Vegas Strip megaresort, the MGM Grand.
'Hired guns' live for fighting fires
Jace Radke
PAHRUMP -- Besides polaskis, helicopters and tons of yellow and green fire resistant Nomex clothing the 660 wildland firefighters who are battling the Buck Springs fire also brought to Southern Nevada a culture uniquely their own.
Henderson council OKs annexation, land exchange with BMI
Greg Harman
The boundaries of the fastest-growing city in the nation continue to evolve and expand.
Nuke shipments travel city streets
Diana Sahagun
A new trucking route is taking low-level nuclear waste through North Las Vegas along busy city streets, contrary to earlier assurances that it would be trucked along Interstate 15.
Hundreds protest village's division between Israel and Lebanon
Jack Katzenell
GHAJAR, Israel-Lebanon Border - Burning tires and blocking roads, hundreds of residents protested Wednesday against U.N. mapmakers trying to draw the Lebanese-Israeli border through the middle of their village.
Suicide bomber kills Cabinet minister, others, in Sri Lanka
Dilshika Jayamaha
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - A suicide bomber detonated an explosion in a capital suburb today, killing a Cabinet minister and 20 others, officials said.
Several governors criticize Putin's plan to curb their powers
Vladimir Isachenkov
MOSCOW - Overcoming their reluctance to publicly challenge President Vladimir Putin, several of Russia's provincial governors on Wednesday criticized his plan to curb their powers.
Fisheries Society challenges Nevada claims about bull trout
Scott Sonner
RENO, Nev. - Independent scientists say the threatened bull trout faces a greater risk of extinction in Nevada than state wildlife officials have maintained.
Estate wants to know who paid legal fees
Robert Macy
LAS VEGAS - The estate of Ted Binion wants to know who paid the legal tab for Sandra Murphy and Rick Tabish, the pair convicted of killing the well-known gambler and stealing his valuables.
Local news briefs for June 7, 2000
The Clark County Commission unanimously approved an ordinance Tuesday creating a special improvement district to help spruce up portions of the Boulder Highway.
Theft exacting heavy toll at fine restaurants
Max Jacobson
Restaurants often provide us with little mementoes of our visit: matchbooks, toothpick holders or takeout menus. Just about anything else with a restaurant logo, such as an ashtray, is off-limits and should never be removed from a restaurant. Sugarcoat it if you want, but taking property from a restaurant is theft.
Voters to decide on tax hike
City officials say the tax would add 237 new public safety employees within seven years. That number would include 166 police officers, 30 firefighters and paramedics and 41 support staff.
NLV park's greenery could cost city extra $100,000
Diana Sahagun
Because the James K. Seastrand Park is behind schedule and planting grass would delay the July opening date, Pardee Construction Co. tonight will ask the North Las Vegas City Council to pitch in $100,000 toward the cost of sod.
NLV mayor: Improvement on way
Diana Sahagun
Noting the irony of giving the speech in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas Mayor Michael Montandon spoke to a group of professionals Tuesday, noting the city's accomplishments and struggles in becoming a thriving community.
Editorial: Getting attention of a phone giant
While this is the highest fine for slamming ever collected by the FCC, it is possible that WorldCom -- a giant in the industry -- may see this as nothing more than a slap on the wrist. Still, it is encouraging that the FCC also required the company to significantly beef up its own consumer protection guidelines in a bid to prevent this from happening again.
Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Chanel luncheon a boost for Meadows School
Elizabeth Foyt
Helene Walker and co-chairwoman Wendy Plaster recently coordinated the exquisite Chanel: Autome/Hiver 2000 luncheon, a benefit for the Meadows School.
Obituaries for June 7, 2000
Lucille Adams, 85, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. She was born Jan. 27, 1915, in Ottumwa, Iowa. A resident for 40 years, she was a member of the Women's Business Association.
Columnist Muriel Stevens: Plenty of ideas for Father's Day
If you haven't yet shopped for Father's Day be assured there are plenty of things to buy. Of course, if Dad has a special interest or a hobby shopping for him will be much easier. Just don't buy him a tie!
Community news briefs for June 7, 2000
The Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is hosting three floral design workshops this June.
Savvy wine buy: Domaine Carneros '96
Available at Cost Plus, $19.99, and Smith's, $20.99 (with Fresh Values Card).
Columnist Jon Ralston: As many theories as council members ...
BY THE TIME you read this, the City Council probably will have acted.
Editorial: Benefits befuddle officials
The Guinn administration believes state government should contract with insurers, and these companies in turn would offer prescription drug policies for low-income seniors. Those eligible would have to be 62 or older and an income of $21,500 or less. Under Guinn's outline, eligible seniors would pay a monthly premium to an insurer, which would then offer up to $40 a month in paid drug benefits.
Lawmakers show uneasy support of pharmacy school
CARSON CITY -- Despite some misgivings about money, the Legislative Committee on Health Care Tuesday endorsed the creation of a school of pharmacy within the University and Community College System of Nevada.
Slot makers create second industry trade group to boost political clout
David Strow
Ten of the gaming industry's largest slot manufacturers are forming an association designed to give slot-makers a unified voice in the political and regulatory arena.
Las Vegas area fishing report
Anglers have reported to the Nevada Division of Wildlife that they are finding stripers in a number of locations including the tires outside of Las Vegas By Marina, Gypsum Wash, Government Wash, Hemenway Harbor, Pyramid Island and the causeway at Lake Mead Marina. Stewart's Point has been productive for anglers who are fishing in the Overton Arm.
Landmark Microsoft breakup ruling due today
Larry Margasak
WASHINGTON -- The judge overseeing the Microsoft Corp. antitrust lawsuit said he would rule today in the historic case that could lead to a breakup of the software giant.
Trash haulers vote on contract
Aaron Clemens and Ed Koch
Outside Teamsters Local 631 union hall today, one Republic Services disposal worker was overheard saying to another, "nothing's perfect," referring to the latest contract proposal.
Bush, brother ripped for opposing Indian casinos
Mary Lee Grant
HOUSTON -- Gov. George W. Bush and his brother, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, are contributing to the poverty of Indians in their states by refusing to grant compacts that would allow casino gambling on reservations, the leader of a coalition representing 21 tribes said Tuesday.
Silverado's Van leads 12 locals on Day 2
Spencer Patterson
Tuesday's area selections in baseball's amateur draft:
Columnist Peter Benton: Larsen-Davis duo defend LVCC title
Peter Benton
The Las Vegas Country Club's Memorial Weekend Member-Member Golf Tournament was played under hot and muggy weather conditions on a course in absolutely pristine shape.
Columnist Victoria Sun: Fringe group targets golf-course turf researchers
Victoria Sun
This is definitely a tough one, so maybe you can help.
Former Valley High teacher held without bail in sex case
Keith Paul
A Valley High School physical education teacher was arrested Tuesday on 10 counts of sexual misconduct with a student and held without bail this morning in the Clark County jail.
UNLV golf team seventh in final poll
In the individual rankings, the Rebels' Jeremy Anderson placed fifth and UNLV's Michael Kirk was ranked 12th. Two other Rebels made the top 100 -- Adam Scott at No. 71 and Calvin Kupeyan at 74. Northwestern's Luke Donald was ranked first.
PCL Box: Stars 7, Redbirds 1
E--McDonald, Nicholson, Roskos, Garcia. DP--Memphis 2. LOB--Las Vegas 9, Memphis 5. 2B--Allen, Roskos, Vitiello, LaRocca. SB--Newhan.
LV timeshare financing lined up
The Newport Beach, Calif.-based company said it has a commitment for a $52.5 million construction loan from investment banking firm Oxford International of Bethesda, Md.
Nursing home residents face eviction
CARSON CITY -- A number of nursing homes in Nevada will be "downsizing" in the next six months, evicting up to 800 elderly, a legislative committee was told Tuesday.
NCAA bids will enhance MWC's image
Steve Addy
The Mountain West had two qualifiers for this year's NCAA basketball tournament, and having an automatic bid wouldn't have altered that. MWC tournament winner UNLV would have made the field, and Utah still would have gotten in.
Valley's farmers markets growing
Erin Neff
Two boys rush over from the nearby baseball field, where their older siblings are playing in record heat, to exchange worn dollar bills for an icy treat.
Letter: Limbaugh most malicious of all
It is listening to Rush Limbaugh without a mute button.
Columnist Paula DelGiudice: 'Fishing Week' to help new faces try sport
Paula DelGiudice
Sunday was the first official day of National Fishing Week, which this year focuses on encouraging more women to fish.
Mountain West welcomed as BCS 'guest'
Steve Addy
For six more years, college football's Bowl Championship Series will remain a private club. But until then, the Mountain West Conference has been given guest privileges, so to speak.
Thursday's horse racing entries
Post Time 12:55 p.m.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Salt Lake temporarily disabled
Dean Juipe
Miles and miles of freeway are under construction and seem to be an inescapable mess.
Rodeo stars to invade LV this weekend
Locals who have never been able to attend the annual sold-out National Finals Rodeo will have an opportunity to see the next best thing as the Copenhagen Cup Finale of the Wrangler ProRodeo Tour makes it debut this weekend at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
LV firm ordered to show records in kickback probe
Grace Leong
Jetstream Construction Inc. of Las Vegas, facing a union's accusations that it required Hispanic workers to pay kickbacks for employment on high-wage Clark County School District projects, was ordered by a judge Monday to produce wage documents by June 13 for the Nevada Labor Commission's investigation.
Herndon's complete game lifts Stars
Herndon (6-4) did not walk a batter and struck out three. He retired 23 of the final 26 batters he faced, allowing just three singles over the final seven innings.
Supreme Court denies stay in bridge construction
The stay was requested by the owners of the Rosewood Grille Restaurant, which is surrounded on three sides by the Venetian complex. The restaurant has been battling the proposed bridge in court, arguing it would hurt business by blocking its famous sign from view on the Strip.
$250 million condo project set south of Turnberry Place
John Riordan, vice president of sales for Turnberry Associates, said the company plans to build Madison Towers at a 10-acre site at Paradise and Karen roads, several hundred yards south of Turnberry Place. The 600 condominiums in Madison Towers will be smaller than those of Turnberry, with prices ranging from $165,000 to $400,000.
AgriBioTech agrees to second big asset sale deal
AgriBioTech Inc., the bankrupt turfgrass and forage seed producer based in Henderson, has signed a tentative agreement to sell its forage assets to a Missouri company.
Columnist Jeff Haney: New ballparks throw baseball bettors a curve
According to Las Vegas lore, the first baseball over/under bet was made sometime in the early 1960s.
School Board weighs Moore's plan for tutors, home for TV station
Valerie Miller
Locating the area's public television station at the proposed Nevada State College and supplying student tutors to classrooms are key parts of Richard Moore's plan to lessen the chronic schoolteacher shortage in the Las Vegas Valley.
Fire crews turn corner
COLD CREEK -- For the fourth straight day Tuesday, helicopter manager Lee Nelson watched white smoke surge across Cold Creek Canyon, northeast of the Buck Springs wildfire, as afternoon heat kicked the fire up another notch.
Letter: Nevadans' voices essential to protect forests
While the draft plan would prohibit road building in wilderness areas, it still leaves Nevada's 1.1 million acres of forest wilderness, including the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, vulnerable to logging and other destructive activities that are not dependent on roads.
Testimony begins in quadruple slayings' final trial
Kim Smith
On Aug. 14, 1998, Justin Perkins went to his friends' house to repay a $20 beer loan.
Berkley wealth shows increase
Benjamin Grove
WASHINGTON -- The personal wealth of Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., jumped to as much as $4.6 million after she married Las Vegas physician Larry Lehrner.
Court disbars Las Vegas lawyer
CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court Tuesday ordered Las Vegas lawyer William C. Watters disbarred for preparing a false court document in his effort to buy a home.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park
1st Race -- Radevore - British-bred runner returns on Hollypark lawn, Nakatani again on Frankel trainee, makes impact here. Legend Of Russia - Down on the rail in comeback effort, Desormeaux returns on Drysdale trainee, had race, beware. Value Play -- Bolchina's Prize
Henderson homeowners rip developer's talk of using eminent domain
Greg Harman
In the push to open the first phase of the proposed Fountain Plaza project in downtown Henderson -- and spur the redevelopment of Water Street -- the talk has turned to city-sponsored evictions.
Letter: Cuban 'exiles' are free to leave
Let us not ever forget that those Cuban "exiles," during their illegal riot, burned our stars and stripes while flying the Cuban flag high.
Air cargo carrier operations are expanding at McCarran
A Canadian company that contracts with air cargo carriers in Las Vegas plans to expand its operation with the construction of two new buildings in the next year.
Southwest Airlines goes with hotel baggage vendor
The agreement allows Southwest passengers to check their bags two to 12 hours before flight time at counters at Mandalay Bay, Imperial Palace, Sahara and Bally's hotel-casinos. By July, Southwest check-ins will be available at Luxor, Paris, the Flamingo Hilton and the Las Vegas Hilton.

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