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Print edition for May 26, 2000

Henderson planners reject project for Lake Mead Boulevard
Greg Harman
A major proposed development along Lake Mead Boulevard at Pecos Road went through a temporary transformation before the Henderson Planning Commission rejected it entirely Thursday night.
LV unions sue over benefits
In a U.S. District Court suit, the trustees, which seek an order to force the contractor and its two officers, Patrick Warren and Warren Hafen, to submit to a contract compliance audit, said the defendants refused to submit monthly remittance reports and to make timely payments to the trust funds.
Towbin sued over lease
Bank of the West, whose parent company is BancWest Inc., Honolulu, filed suit in District Court against Towbin Dodge.
German investment in maglev train questionable
German government leaders were impressed with Nevada's bid to build a magnetic levitation train between Las Vegas and Primm.
Killer says he's sorry, then blames his victim
Kim Smith
Moments before being sentenced to life in prison Thursday, convicted killer Carl Lee Martin apologized Thursday for taking the lives of Joseph Smith's son and daughter-in-law.
Memorial Day closings
SAFETY: Police and fire emergency services as usual. Administrative offices closed.
Strip restaurant takes bridge feud to Supreme Court
Adrienne Packer
Struggling to stay out of the shadows of Las Vegas Strip megaresorts and within the view of tourists, the Rosewood Grille is continuing its battle against a pedestrian bridge that would block the restaurant's famous sign.
Rio faces fine for currency violation
The alleged violation occurred in March, when an undercover agent of the board deposited $4,200 in cash at the Rio's cashier cage, all in $20 bills. When the agent withdrew the money two days later, the board alleges the cashier gave the agent her funds in $100 bills. Under Nevada gaming regulations, all casino deposits in excess of $3,000 must be returned in the same denomination bills -- a measure designed to protect against money laundering.
MGM Grand apologizes for gaming violation
David Strow
One of MGM Grand Inc.'s top executives apologized to the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday for improper debt collection procedures in South Korea, vowing the company was taking aggressive steps to ensure such incidents never happen again.
Monteiro's 73 helps Arizona
Monteiro's 73 helps Arizona
Henderson firm wins school work
Paragon will manage a $1.5 million portfolio for the 800-member association. Approximately 75 percent of the funds are in the association's health insurance fund, with the balance in the general association fund.
Chicago flights set in August, October
The Department of Transportation authorized three slot exemptions for America West, meaning it can add up to three takeoffs or landings from the airport during a restricted period. The company plans to use the three exemptions and add a fourth during unrestricted hours.
New billing format debuts in Vegas
By June 27, every customer should get a look at the new bills, which call attention to billing amounts and other important information with special graphic elements like white-on-black reversed type.
Dodge cancels test at LVMS
According to Jeff Motley, LVMS director of publicity, NASCAR has limited the number of test dates the new Dodge program, headed by veteran Winston Cup crew chief Ray Evernham, can hold.
Bankruptcies for May 26, 2000
James John Nicholas, doing business as Rhea Gigi Inc., 3416 Calle del Torre, filed for Chapter 7, listing assets of $246,806 and liabilities of $386,219.
County, retailer in flood damage suit
In a Clark County District Court suit, the plaintiffs alleged rainwater built up and flooded the neighborhood of Olive Street and Broadalbin Drive during a storm on July 8 because of a locked fence at the entrance to a drainage channel tunnel and a wall constructed by Home Depot behind a store at Lamb and Charleston boulevards. The wall is part of the drainage channel that runs underneath Lamb.
Attorney: Slaying indictment flawed
Kim Smith
Attorneys for a man suspected of killing his girlfriend nine years ago failed to win his release Thursday, but they've been given one more chance.
LV tavern sued over shooting
In a Clark County District Court suit, Dannie Holding alleged the sports bar's employees had left the back door to the bar unguarded and propped wide open, allowing the assailants to enter the premises.
Supreme Court rejects Milko appeal on burglary case
CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court Thursday rejected the appeal of perennial political candidate Hilary Michael Milko, convicted in Las Vegas of burglary and violation of a custody order.
Obituaries for May 26, 2000
Rhonda D. Barrett, 36, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. A homemaker, she was born Nov. 16, 1963, in Bozeman, Mont.
Bankrupt Mesquite casino operator sued by former employees
Mesquite Star was owned by Nevstar Gaming & Entertainment Corp. of Las Vegas, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December. But a bankruptcy judge dismissed the petition, forcing the hotel-casino to close on March 6. All the property at the casino, except for the building, was liquidated.
'Dream Home' studio set for LV
Company officials say the Las Vegas studio, which will be located at 7440 Industrial Road, will offer homebuyers an opportunity to select from a variety of home-related options and furnishings. The new studios will replace the company's current New Home Showrooms.
Henderson's downtown plan soars; LV's sags
Erin Neff and Valerie Miller
Cities nationwide are recreating their downtowns with sports arenas, cultural centers and waterfront shopping arcades.
Columnist Spencer Patterson: Area's brightest football stars to clash Saturday
Spencer Patterson
One of the most storied classes in area history will be on display Saturday night when Southern Nevada's top senior football players get together for this year's Lions Club All-Star game.
Cleanup of contaminated Armory site a success story
Erin Neff
Redevelopment projects usually come with reminders of what the site of the current triumph was in its former incarnation.
Freeman named CEO of LV tour operator
Freeman took the position following the death of David Young earlier this month. The announcement was made by Gene Yamagata, chairman of Yamagata Enterprises, which owns Scenic.
Habitual criminal gets 8 life terms
Kim Smith
A 23-year-old man accused of slashing the throats of two young boys was given eight life terms Thursday in connection with the attack, which the boys survived.
Las Vegas family terrified by police raid
Greg Tuttle
Four Metro Police officers terrified children and trampled the rights of a Las Vegas family in an effort to prevent two fellow officers from being sued, according to a federal lawsuit.
Harrah's, Rio money makes Foyt cars go
Las Vegas' ties to Sunday's 84th annual Indianapolis 500 run deeper than the four local drivers competing in the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
Dixie features LV flavor
Spencer Patterson
Just because the Community College of Southern Nevada won't be there doesn't mean Las Vegas baseball fans won't have an interest in the upcoming Junior College World Series.
Silver Bandits slash office staff
Steve Addy
Layoffs are often a telltale sign that a struggling team is preparing to fold, but the Silver Bandits insist they will be back next season despite sweeping inter-office cutbacks.
Suspect in serious condition
James Silvestri was arrested inside a smoke shop at the corner of Lamb Boulevard and Sahara Avenue after leading officers on a short chase beginning at about 12:45 p.m., police said.
Man shot by police denies he struggled with officer
Keith Paul
A man shot by a North Las Vegas Police officer denies he struggled with the officer, claiming he was shot in the hip and the buttock while lying on the ground unarmed, his attorney said.
Seniors urged to fight Medicare fraud
By Kristen Peterson
Medicare and Medicaid fraud specialists urged a group of seniors Wednesday to take an active role in preventing and uncovering fraud.
Man indicted in crash that killed 4
Kim Smith
The 24-year-old Las Vegas man accused of causing a collision that took the lives of four people coming home from a birthday party was indicted on 18 charges Thursday.
Communications firm files suit
In a U.S. District Court suit, Megastar Inc. requested the court to order Harris Corp. of Las Vegas to relinquish for destruction "all products, packaging, labels, literature, advertising and other material bearing imitations or reproductions" of the MEGASTAR and MEGASTAR INC. trademarks.
Lincy Foundation continues support
Lincy Foundation continues support
Goodman stays optimistic in face of downtown setbacks
Erin Neff
Redevelopment efforts in downtown Las Vegas have a feel of one step forward, two steps back.
Malec's splendid run ends in semis
Victoria Sun
MALIBU, Calif. -- In four short days and despite a loss to the country's No.1-ranked player Thursday, UNLV women's tennis player Katarina Malec turned the 2000 NCAA women's singles championships into her coming out party.
LV distributor sues Phoenix bakery
Holsum Bakery Inc. was named in the suit filed in District Court by Darby's Store Inc.
Fratwell joins Las Vegas city staff
Elizabeth "Betsy" Fretwell, current intergovernmental relations director for Henderson, will become an assistant city manager in Las Vegas beginning June 26.
Correction
The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.
LV investment nears $300 million
Nationally, the bank committed a total of $39.6 billion in community investments last year. That figure represents the first of a 10-year, $350 billion national community investment project by B of A.
Henderson to triple redevelopment area
Valerie Miller
Redevelopment efforts in Henderson are on the fast track, as a recent move toward tripling the redevelopment area rolls full speed ahead.
Eight Las Vegas contractors have licenses revoked
At its meetings on May 9 and May 23, the board revoked licenses from eight Las Vegas-based companies:
Boys Golf All-Stars
All-Southern Nevada: Randy Creighton, Dur; Mitch Carlson, Dur; Chad Fosburg, Dur; Drew Scott, GV; Ryan Gomm, GV; Nick Lorenz, GV; Dana Wade, Bon; Mark Leseberg, Gor; Steve Crossley, PV; Coach: Del Sagers, GV; Golfers of the Year: Creighton, Scott.
DMV hits new delays because of old forms
Aaron Clemens
The $35 million Genesis computer system was supposed to increase efficiency and improve customer service at the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety, but a recent shift to typewritten forms leaves some wondering what kind of modernization the DMV got.
GOP platform softens stance on nuke waste
CARSON CITY -- Republican platform writers Thursday got tough on abortion but adopted a softened stance against the proposed nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain.
Prudential analyst downgrades MGM Grand, Mandalay
Coccimiglio downgraded MGM Grand from a strong buy to a hold, and Mandalay from a strong buy to accumulate. He said the rating downgrade was related to the stock's rapid appreciation in the last few months, rather than concerns over each company's future prospects.
LVMS 3/8-mile paved oval point standings
Driver points standings for the 3/8-mile paved oval at Las Vegas Motor Speedway:
Board OKs raises, discusses reconstruction plan
Terry Webster
A one-year contract with a 2 percent salary hike for some union employees was ratified by the Clark County School Board Thursday.
Bonaventure to decide if Rudin murder case will go forward
Kim Smith
District Judge Joseph Bonaventure will decide in two weeks whether the murder case against Margaret Rudin should go forward.
City weighs swapping land for downtown site
Erin Neff
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has no trouble finding professional teams and companies looking to relocate to his city.
Warehouse store set for Galleria Mall site
The Issaquah, Wash.-based company has agreed to purchase the north 16 acres of SunMark Plaza, a 500,000-square-foot power center at the northwest corner of Sunset Road and Marks Street. The $75 million retail center is being developed by Las Vegas-based Laurich Properties Inc.
Britain's Hilton Group CEO to retire
He will be replaced by David Michels, 53, now chief executive officer of Hilton International.
DA says Mattsen's account false
Prosecutors don't believe David Mattsen's claim that Ted Binion's killers took him hostage the night before the Sept. 17, 1998, slaying.
Nevada car chase ends with two dead, 4 injured in Arizona
Nevada Highway Patrol officials pulled over a man identified as Clark Ford, 28, Layton, Utah, who displayed a passport and then sped off, Trooper Alan Davidson said.
Bennett seeks $65 million for key Strip parcel
David Strow
A long-vacant 26-acre land parcel near the Sahara hotel-casino has been put back up for sale by Sahara owner Bill Bennett, as the casino legend tries to cash in on growing interest in the north end of the Strip.
Columnist Richie Hearn: We're ready to go racing
Richie Hearn
The car feels all right. We only ran around 20 laps during the Carburetion Day practice session. We checked the gearing and it was close to where we needed it to be for the race. We basically just wanted to make sure that everything is running OK. The car feels well balanced. There were a lot of things I could have done to make it go faster but we didn't want to risk hurting the engine.
UNLV's Johnson invited to U.S. basketball tryouts
UNLV forward Dalron Johnson has been invited to participate in the U.S. National Junior Team tryouts at Colorado Springs, Colo.
Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Vasser: Indy opens arms to CART
There has been speculation that some CART teams had reservations about returning to the Indianapolis 500 this year for fear of the reception they might have received from fans and Indy Racing League officials.
Nevadans to monitor suit
Larry Matheis, executive director of the Nevada State Medical Association, said his organization will monitor the California Medical Association's lawsuit to see if there is any relevance to Nevada.
LV casinos prepare for busy Memorial weekend
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said an estimated 267,000 people are expected, a 7.7 percent increase over last year's kickoff to the summer vacation season.
Four critically injured in fatal crashes
The fleeing driver and another man were killed in the crashes in Arizona north of Mesquite. The driver of the truck has been identified as Clark Rocker Ford, 28, of Utah, whose driver's license had been suspended because of an alcohol-related offense, police said.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park
1st Race -- Lady Dehere - Nakatani on Cerin trainee, knocking on diploma door, early position to first turn from outside post at the route distance will tell the tale. Mikala's Starr - Hustling Pedroza lands here, draws good middle post, could get a graduation trip in this. Value Play -- Bevco
Local news briefs for May 26, 2000
A man lingering on railroad tracks was killed by a Union Pacific train Thursday night, Metro Police said.
Saturday's horse racing entries
Post Time 1 p.m.
Casino company fined $275,000 for collection violations
Dan Wade, co-chief executive of the company's parent MGM Grand, Inc., apologized for the violations, blaming "a couple of employees who didn't follow the law."
Montoya favored; Ray draws some action
Juan Montoya is a 7-2 favorite to win the Indianapolis 500, with Target/Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Jimmy Vasser a 9-2 second choice, according to odds posted at Wild Wild West by sports book manager Micah Roberts.
Homeowners sue, allege construction defects
Belle Esprit Homeowners Association sued Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. and DMB Consolidated Holdings LLC, alleging their 302-unit condominium complex in Las Vegas contained defects.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Art critics have plenty of ammo
Dean Juipe
His rap sheet encompasses countless pages and continues to expand on a regular basis.
Letter: Proposed cut would cripple info access
These proposed budget cuts to GPO will cripple the operation of the Federal Depository Library Program, a program devoted to providing no-fee public access to federal government information.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Bodacious bites the dust
This column is about a lot of bull.
Station Casinos executive tracks Springsteen
To 3,500 hotel employees, he's the boss.
Datebook
The old-fashioned Saturday matinee film festival at the Reid Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, continues Saturday with Creep Fest, featuring news reels from 1946, the Three Stooges in "If a Body Meets a Body" and "House of Mirrors." Tickets are 50 cents. Call 229-6211.
PCL Box: Trappers 7, Stars 1
E--Hemphill, Herndon, Allen. DP--Las Vegas 1. LOB--Las Vegas 10, Edmonton 3. 2B--Tolentino, Decker. 3B--Hemphill. HR--Murphy (3). SB--Baughman, Davis.
That's Life -- Steve Bornfeld: Riffin' on Ricky and Sandy
Rick and Sandy finally brought us to the dance. We're part of the cool kids clique now.
The Movie Guys: Jackie Chan clocks foes in 'Shanghai Noon'
Grades: Jeff B, Dave B-.
Letter: Don't question Wynn generosity
First of all, Wynn has the right to do whatever he wishes with his money, and no one should be so brazen as to expect something from him. He is a very generous and kind person, and we are fortunate to have him in our city!
Espy might join Padres
Steve Guiremand
After concluding a nine-game road trip at Edmonton tonight, the Las Vegas Stars return home to Cashman Field on Saturday night to open a brief four-game homestand with the Fresno Grizzlies.
Columnist Muriel Stevens: Wine & Spirits Focus registers a smashing success
"Splendid" is the best way to describe Bon Appetit magazine's Wine & Spirits Focus at the Venetian and Mandalay Bay. This was the 11th annual event nationally and the second one that included Las Vegas.
Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Long trail of a trial
THIS COLUMN hasn't mentioned the Binion murder trial or any of its theatrics. I guess it's OK to now refer to it as a murder trial, isn't it, Mr. Mayor?
Impressive Dooley refuses to be confined at Plaza
Dixie Dooley calls it "escape-ology."
Editorial: Hopeful signs are still there
Even the Federal Trade Commission has grown impatient. Previously the FTC has argued that Internet companies should set their own privacy policies. But earlier this week the FTC asked Congress for the authority to regulate how these companies collect and distribute this sensitive information. The FTC found that of the 100 most popular U.S. websites, just 42 had opted to voluntarily implement privacy safeguards. In response, some lobbyists for the Internet companies argued for more time, contending that regulation could harm the development of the relatively young industry.
Birth announcements for May 26, 2000
May 16: A boy to Sylvia and Paul Cuthbert; a girl to Shante' Bowen and Richard Robinson. May 17: A girl to Elisa and Andrew Ball; a boy to Kimberly and Terry Cox; a boy to Sheri and Timothy Zora. May 18: A boy to Kristeina and Nicolas Ybarra; a boy to Laura and Leonid Byalik; two boys to Nicole Steffee and Jeffrey Jack. May 19: A boy to Jennifer and John Ringler; a boy to Kristen and Duncan Morris; a bo to Ann and Michael Moody. May 21: A boy to Emiliaha and Mirca Motorozesku. May 22: A girl ...
Sound Check -- Geoff Carter: There is No Doubt about 'Return to Saturn' album
One of the things about the young generation that truly freaks me out is its unconditional embrace of 1980s music and culture. Show me a 21-year old girl who loves Duran Duran, Cyndi Lauper and Kajagoogoo, and I'll show you a girl who never knew Reagan.
Letter: Major parties control politics
Both the Democrat and the Republican parties have a vested interest to work against any third party and, since they write the rules, will use all means to keep their monopoly.
Columnist Kate Maddox: 'Footloose' brings home the Bacon
Kate Maddox
It was an '80s free-for-all as "Footloose" kicked off its run at the Rio with an official opening party on Thursday night. The musical doesn't do a whole lot for the already shaky storyline -- teenage do-gooder tries to bring dancing to a small conservative town, etc. -- but the young cast was peppy and the new theater at the Rio was impressive.
Shelf Life -- Scott Dickensheets: You can book it: Like father, like son
I watched the hook set, just as surely as if my 10-year-old son was a fish.
Editorial: Cuban emigre is success story here
She also demonstrated her commitment to public service, running for the state Board of Education, a position she has held since 1988. Term limits means Lujan Hickey can't run for a fourth term this year, so her leadership will be missed. For instance, Lujan Hickey started the Classroom on Wheels program, which aided underprivileged children by helping prepare them for kindergarten and an education. It's not common nowadays to find Nevadans willing to devote so much of their time to serve the public, but that's not the case with Lujan Hickey -- she definitely is a model citizen.

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