Print edition for November 25, 2000

Seeing Red: You might be a redneck if you go see comedian Jeff Foxworthy when he performs Thursday through Sunday at the Las Vegas Hilton -- but probably not.

Columnist Jeff German: Las Vegas politics goes wild: THIS MAY be the season to be jolly, but smiles are hard to find in local government these days.

Columnist Sandy Thompson: Change system for benefit of children: Sandy Thompson; THE CHILD welfare and foster care system in Nevada is "not a good one," according to Chris Brooks.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Nurturing our young: I WANTED to talk about the election. But it wasn't my time.

Dramatic comeback keeps Rebels bowl hopes alive: Steve Guiremand; SAN DIEGO --- The folks on the Las Vegas Bowl selection committee can exhale now.

The science of learning: Ask any second grader at Estes McDoniel Elementary School about the echinoderms in their marine lab and they'll likely save you from doing an Internet search on the sea stars and urchins.

There's a doctor in the house: Diana Sahagun; While most people cringe at the thought of visiting a doctor, 44-year-old Eleanor Crawford can barely wait to see hers.

Gore gains more votes as recount winds down: Russ Bynum; FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - As protesters rallied in a drenching rain Saturday, Broward County elections officials pressed to finish their review of disputed presidential ballots.

Tahoe ski slopes exit the shadows to go big time: Tom Gardner; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ski areas nestled around the Lake Tahoe Basin are emerging from decades in the shadows of resorts in Utah and Colorado with a billion-dollar makeover centered on their namesake jewel.

UNLV-San Diego State Box Score: UNLV-Nero 53 pass from J. Thomas (Pieffer kick), 13:02.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Sunday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Kudos - Training at Anita, draws good post for the turf route opener, Delahoussaye on Mandella trainee, adds blinkers for this. Crown Derby - Draws just outside top pick, Desormeaux aboard owner-trainer Frankel charge, respect connections. Value Play -- Flo The Blo

Green case marks crackdown on Utah polygamists: Pauline Arrillaga; NEPHI, Utah - They live in a remote desert outpost near the Nevada border, in a collection of 30 mobile homes christened "The Farm." And every night before bed, Tom Green picks up a Harry Potter book and reads to the youngest of his 28 children while his five wives tend to other household tasks.

Nevada lags in disability funding: Nevada has been worst in the nation since 1977 when it comes to funding services for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities, according to a university study.

Labonte ready to enjoy championship celebrations: Mike Harris; Now that he has reached his ultimate racing goal, Labonte will try to follow another piece of advice offered by two-time champ Terry Labonte.

UNLV edges feisty Matadors: Steve Addy; By hook or crook, UNLV escaped with a victory Saturday night.

Youth mental health facility suffers from staff shortage: Stacy J. Willis; This is where the lucky kids go.

Editorial: Disabled workers excluded from jobs: As reported by the Los Angeles Times, inflation-adjusted incomes for disabled employees dipped 4 percent from 1989 to 1998, while incomes for other workers rose 5 percent, according to a study by Cornell University of Ithaca, N.Y., and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Some segments of the disability community face up to 70 percent unemployment.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Dreams realized in clouds: High over Southern Nevada's desert, Rabun Harper stepped back 51 years.

Columnist Kate Maddox: No illusion: S&R tickets $100: Kate Maddox; Contract negotiations might be in the works for longtime Las Vegas stars Siegfried & Roy. The illusionists have revamped their show schedule, cutting back from 10 shows a week to just eight. Along with the performance change, the Magicians of the Century are also upping ticket prices.

Letter: Under election plan, Nevadans' vote will count: Under the current winner-take-all system, candidates offer tailor-made messages to entice the voters of swing states with a significant number of electoral votes. Such states include Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and others, but not Nevada. Courting voters in only select states, candidates not only neglect the interests and values of Nevadans but the issues of concern to our entire nation.

Editorial: Access concerns remain: There have been some improvements since 12-year-old wheelchair user Stephen Quinn of Las Vegas encountered problems at a Rebels game in February. His mother, Vicki Quinn, and family friend Jeff Guinn, son of Gov. Kenny Guinn, led an effort to make the arena more accessible. But while arena officials have cooperated to a certain extent, there have also been lapses of common sense, and they have shown little urgency in responding to some access concerns.

Letter: For Gore, morals aren't an issue: How about morally? Is it moral to expect your political opponents to follow the law, then demand the law be ignored to favor your own candidate? The Florida secretary of state swore an oath to enforce Florida law. She faithfully followed election law, as written by the Florida Legislature and supported by judicial rulings. For honestly doing her job, she has had her personal and professional life slandered by Democrats. Is that moral?

Letter: Voters' right to choose limited: Abraham Lincoln said that this is a nation of the people, by the people and for the people. He did not say American states with 25, 54 or 4 votes, representing their Electoral College strength.