Print edition for November 22, 2000

Rebels endure 2nd Maui 'owie': Steve Addy; LAHAINA, Hawaii -- The Rebels didn't get the final shot they wanted Tuesday. Now they're stuck with another bitter loss and an opponent they have no business playing.

Buckley named first woman majority leader: Speaker Richard Perkins, D-Henderson, made the announcement of the appointment Tuesday, noting that Buckley "is an extraordinarily talented legislator who has gained the respect of both sides of the aisle."

Website accuses Wal-Mart of union-busting in Las Vegas: The website, www.walmartworkerslv.com, includes sections claiming Wal-Mart union busters and their supporters tried to discredit the UFCW and to prevent workers from making informed decisions about union representation.

Man killed while trying to cross U.S. 95 on foot: The man, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s attempted to cross the northbound lanes between the Smoke Ranch Road overpass and the Cheyenne Avenue exit.

Nevada casino firms finance Nebraska gambling opponents: OMAHA, Neb. -- Iowa casinos, not anti-gambling activists, bankrolled the group opposed to a proposal to allow Nebraska's Indian tribes to open casinos on reservation land, the Omaha World-Herald reported today.

Cox finds the cause of pornography invasion: The business news on cable suddenly got a lot more interesting for a second time Tuesday morning as the stock report was interrupted by a couple having sex.

Obituaries for November 22, 2000: Joseph John Bako, 63, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. He was born April 19, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio. A resident for six years, he was a retired police officer and a Korean War Air Force veteran.

Tribe sues state over gambling: CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- The Northern Arapaho Tribe filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the state, charging Gov. Jim Geringer has failed to negotiate in good faith on allowing the tribe to establish high stakes gambling.

Experience helps lift Spaniards: Victoria Sun; Fed Cup

Isle of Capri downgraded by Merrill despite higher earnings report: Timothy R. Brown; BILOXI, Miss. -- Recent acquisitions helped boost second quarter earnings for Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. despite mixed results from existing properties.

Local news briefs for November 22, 2000: A teen suspect in a purse-snatching incident at a Searchlight casino Tuesday remains in critical condition at University Medical Center after the car he was in crashed while being pursued by the California Highway Patrol.

Mandalay hurt by results outside of Las Vegas: David Strow; Mandalay Resort Group posted an increase in earnings for the quarter ending Oct. 31 on Tuesday, but said poor results in markets outside of Las Vegas dragged down a strong quarter for the company's Strip properties.

Minus bar, Henderson eatery still in works: Kris Hill; A plan to build a new restaurant and bar near a Henderson neighborhood may get the approval it needs, but it may have to lose the bar first.

Edwards Sentencing delayed: BATON ROUGE, La. -- A federal judge Tuesday delayed former Gov. Edwin Edwards' sentencing on gambling corruption convictions and will use that day to hear arguments for a new trial after a U.S. Supreme Court decision cast doubt on some of the convictions.

Ex-casino exec picked as Guinn's chief of staff: Marybel Batjer, who most recently worked as an executive at Mirage Resorts, but also held top-level jobs in the Defense Department during the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush, will take over as Guinn's chief of staff on Dec. 1.

Court briefs for November 22, 2000: A preliminary hearing date has been set for two men accused of trying to rob two off-duty Metro Police officers.

SDSU walk-on making name for himself this season: Steve Guiremand; You won't find junior linebacker Jomar Butler in the San Diego State media guide but you can easily find his name among the Mountain West Conference defensive statistics this week.

Nellis units, sergeants celebrate: Dick Benoit; A lot of backslapping and hand shaking has been going on at Nellis Air Force Base this past week. Not only were two units on the base informed of an Air Force award, but 13 sergeants learned they had been promoted to chief master sergeant, the highest rank an enlisted person in the Air Force can achieve.

Close friends to team up on court: Victoria Sun; In tonight's third Fed Cup rubber match at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, the U.S. team of Lindsay Davenport and Lisa Raymond will have to get reacquainted when it plays the Belgium duo of Dominque Van Roost, but Davenport isn't concerned.

Las Vegas train in use in Washington: The 300-passenger train built by Renfe Talgo of America, based in Seattle, is being used on the Amtrak Cascades route between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Massacre of family is linked to gambling: David Strow and Grace Leong; Until Tuesday Jihad Hassan Moukalled would have been viewed as a typical Las Vegas high-roller.

Kenny speaks out against claims: Adrienne Packer; Clark County Commissioner Erin Kenny said Tuesday she is "astounded" at claims she tried to orchestrate a Watergate-like scheme last summer to torpedo colleague Mary Kincaid's bid to keep her District B seat.

Aviation archaeologist reunites woman with 1958 crash that took her husband: Jeffrey Libby; When Colorado resident Faith Paris lost her husband in Las Vegas' worst-ever plane crash 42 years ago, she asked FAA investigators for some shred of his possessions to remember him by: his wedding band, the silver buttons from his Air Force uniform, the sterling silver captain's bars and insignias that he had inherited from his father.

Coast gets two more years to decide on casino: Diana Sahagun; Fiesta hotel-casino and Texas Station, now owned by Station Casinos Inc., could face some competition now that Coast Resorts, Inc. has been granted two more years to decide whether to build Kactus Kate's Casino just a stone's throw from the two casinos.

Luery returning to guide Regent through bankruptcy proceedings: David Strow; Just hours after filing for bankruptcy protection, Regent Las Vegas officials said they hope a new focus on the locals market will finally turn the tide for the struggling 16-month-old property.

Neonopolis' planned opening passes: Erin Neff; Holiday shoppers and movie-goers were supposed to have a new place to spend money and catch the latest Dalmatian flick today.

Water district weighs building power plant: Southern Nevada's largest power consumer is planning now for future shortages.

Blow dealt to Gore's chances: David Espo; In a stunning turnabout, officials in Florida's Miami-Dade County abruptly called off a manual recount of presidential ballots today, dealing a sharp blow to Al Gore's efforts to overtake George W. Bush in the state's contested election.

U.S. 95 project subject of public meetings: Opponents and advocates of the controversial effort to widen U.S. 95 in the Las Vegas Valley's northwest will have the opportunity to square off next week.

Vegas baggage-handling firm on fast track for growth: A recent customer of Certified Airline Passenger Services (CAPS) delivered the kind of testimonial company executives dream about.

Judge asked to extend year-old mediation in Elko County dispute: Scott Sonner; RENO, Nev. - A federal judge was asked to extend a mediation deadline Wednesday in a high-profile dispute over a threatened fish and national forest road, a full year after the talks began between the U.S. government and Elko County.

Teachers win grants from Reserve: Grants were awarded to Jennifer Dantuono-Adams of C.T. Sewell Elementary School, Cynthia Montoyo of Green Valley High School, Janet Bremer of Gordon McCaw Elementary School, Sally Miner of Robert Taylor Elementary School and Daphne Grabovoi of Silverado High School.

Rebels salvage win in Maui, beat Chaminade 90-78: Steve Addy; After tough losses to No. 8 Illinois and Louisville in their first two games, the Rebels bid farewell to the Hawaiian islands Wednesday with a 90-78 victory over Division II host Chaminade, leaving them seventh in the eight-team field.

Judge extends year-old mediation in Elko County dispute: Scott Sonner; RENO, Nev. - A federal judge extended a mediation deadline Wednesday in a high-profile dispute over a threatened fish and national forest road, more than a year after he ordered the talks between the U.S. government and Elko County.

Letter: Phoning schools doesn't help: Try reporting kids skipping school, and see how frustrating it is. Every day I see kids skipping class at Mojave High School at 7 a.m., and there is no one available to report it to.

Pastrami becoming a Vegas staple: Max Jacobson; According to food writer Michael Stern, "being able to get a good pastrami sandwich is the only good reason to live close to New York City."

Editorial: Local organizations generous on holiday: The lineup, courtesy of Sun reporter Kristen Peterson, includes but is not limited to the Boulder Dam Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, UNLV students, NOS Communications employees, MASH Temporary Emergency Shelter, City Mission of Las Vegas, MASH Village and the Salvation Army.

Letter: 77,000 tons of nuke waste only beginning: In the 25 to 30 years it will take to transport the waste to the site, won't the country's 100 commercial nuclear power plants produce an additional 60,000 tons of waste? Is this also destined for Yucca Mountain?

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Nugget reception honors light-show artists: Elizabeth Foyt; The Golden Nugget graciously hosted a lovely artists' reception honoring creators of the new Fremont Street Experience light shows. Part of the Lightscapes Project, begun last March by the city of Las Vegas Arts Commission public art project, the two new shows made their debut amid much joy and fanfare.

Editorial: Medicinal use of pot needs study: We hope those questions are answered by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, who earlier this year established the nation's first medicinal marijuana institute. As reported by the Associated Press, the university's Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research plans to spend $9 million over the next three years to support testing of patients who use the plant. The National Institutes of Health also intends to sponsor cannabis research.

Savvy wine buy: Stoneleigh Vineyards '99 Sauvignon Blanc: Available at Lee's Discount Liquors, $9.49.

Community College West High School senior Brione Minor, left, and Eldorado High School senior Terry

Students criticize ‘contaminated’ election: By Ed Koch; The presidential election process this year was contaminated, gays should be allowed to marry in Nevada and abortion is just too divisive an issue. That’s what some of Southern Nevada’s best and brightest teens had to say Tuesday at the 45th annual Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Letter: U.S. will survive this election: If this kind of dispute in an election were to occur in a place like Chile or Peru, or any number of other Latin-American, African or Middle-Eastern countries, I suspect that tanks would be in the streets and they would probably face some kind of civil war.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time 11 a.m.

Columnist Victoria Sun: Former Desert Inn members say goodbye to an old friend: Victoria Sun; Before the Desert Inn Golf Club did away with private memberships in the early 1990s, it was a booming place for those fortunate enough to gain membership.

Columnist Peter Benton: Morning tee times present dilemmas: Peter Benton; Sure it's somewhat cold these early mornings, but overall we are experiencing some pretty good weather and have no real cause for complaint.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Latest wave of cookbooks offers variety: When trend-setting super chef Charlie Trotter dines at home, what does he cook? Surprisingly simple, delicious dishes that most home cooks can easily duplicate.

Letter: Cahill, Gibbons set fine example: Let us hope that they set an example that some who will be involved in future elections will follow.

Bayno says some players need a teamwork lesson: Steve Addy; LAHAINA, Hawaii -- The Rebels' purpose for coming to the Maui Invitational was to play some Top 25 competition, maybe sneak out with a couple of wins, and learn a few things about themselves.

Community news briefs for November 22, 2000: The Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting the Delta Ganza Weekend of Health and Beauty beginning with A Night of Beauty 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Salvation Army Pathways Women's Shelter, 37 W. Owens Ave.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Native Gold Digger - Desormeaux on Dolan horse, draws good post for the long one-turn opener, fits this spot right. Lunar Surprise - Training at Anita, draws good outside post, top jock Nakatani on Mendoza horse, lasix and nasal strip. Value Play -- Bountiful Table

Latest wave of cookbooks offers variety: When trend-setting super chef Charlie Trotter dines at home, what does he cook? Surprisingly simple, delicious dishes that most home cooks can easily duplicate.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Plan ahead for trophy animals: Paula DelGiudice; LAKE MEAD: Fishing has been fairly good recently with anglers reporting to the Nevada Division of Wildlife that they have been catching channel catfish, rainbow trout and striped bass.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Exploitative ads support Tiger's view: Dean Juipe; At first it sounded like avarice, pure greed on the part of Tiger Woods and Venus and Serena Williams.