Print edition for October 5, 2000

Eldorado gets nod to squeak past Chaparral: Spencer Patterson; Mega-upsets by Foothill and Basic contributed to a 5-5 week, though things could have been worse had Cimarron and Clark not come through late. Look for a return to normalcy this week.

Former driver finds way to stay involved: Mike Harris; It's an image seen frequently in auto racing - a battered car at a standstill, pieces strewn across the track.

At Madame Tussaud's, celebrity worship is real, even if the celebrities aren't: Steve Bornfeld; By Steve Bornfeld

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1 p.m.

Seeing double: Spencer Patterson; Several years ago, Sean Hubbard was working his way through the draw at a national junior tennis tournament when he came down with a bad cold.

2001 Las Vegas Outlaws schedule: 2001 Las Vegas Outlaws schedule

Roski recommended to buy LV Hilton: The estimated purchase price is $300 million, but that could change depending on final amount of Hilton's debt.

Suspect in attack on child is arrested in Nevada: Martinez had been free on $40,000 bail pending a Nov. 15 trial on charges that he kidnapped and raped a 14-year-old girl who was supposed to baby-sit for him.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Newest schools making noise on gridiron: Spencer Patterson; Last year, they took a beating as independent entries, combining for a 3-22 record and going winless against the area's established 4A schools.

Nevada's lower DUI standard faces tough road ahead: Lisa Snedeker; "In other cities and states, food and beverage sales have plummeted when the (0.08 percent) law passed," said Van Heffner, president of the Nevada Restaurant Association and the Nevada Hotel and Motel Association.

Defense rests in Edwards' corruption case: Melinda DeSlatte; Defense attorneys rested their case after Edwards completed two days on the stand, and the prosecution called no rebuttal witnesses. U.S. District Judge Edith Brown Clement told the jurors to get enough rest for a full day of closing statements on Thursday.

Mining gates may block county roads: An official at Western Exploration in Reno said the seven padlocked roads are on private property and will stay closed to protect livestock from shooters and the roads from being torn up by all-terrain vehicles.

Injured trooper fights NHP over job status: He says he worked in the User Services Unit for four years before NHP officials decided he couldn't retain his status as a trooper with his injuries.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Sides disagree whether Tapia has weight woes: Dean Juipe; The defining moment in the Paulie Ayala vs. Johnny Tapia rematch that's scheduled for Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden may come as early as Friday's 4 p.m. weigh-in.

All three U.S. Senate debates will be in Las Vegas: Scott Sonner; "I have been fighting very hard to have one in Reno, but we can't find anybody to host it," said Peter Ernaut, campaign director for Republican John Ensign.

Rudd enjoying life without burdens: Hank Kurz Jr; Since shedding the burden of ownership and going to work for someone else, Ricky Rudd starts most days the way he wants.

Scientist says more studies needed on effects of perchlorate: A study that shows heavy exposure to perchlorate did not harm the thyroids of young children and babies is not the last word on the effect of the rocket fuel booster on human health, the scientist who conducted the report said.

Roban battling injury woes: Steve Addy; Some advice for Jim Roban: Watch out for banana peels.

Title will provide redemption for Biffle: Stephen Hawkins; FORT WORTH, Texas - When Greg Biffle takes the green flag next week at Texas Motor Speedway, he'll be virtually guaranteed the NASCAR truck series title.

Last defendants in Binion case sentenced: Angie Wagner; David Mattsen and Michael Milot pleaded no contest to conspiracy to commit grand larceny, a gross misdemeanor.

Auto racing schedule, winners and points standings: Feb. 20 - Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Jarrett)

Supreme Court rejects challenge of Neal's primary election: Neal's victory was challenged by the Independent American Party.

Fight schedule: Friday

Arkansas casino group plans campaign in face of poor poll results: James Jefferson; Amendment 5 would grant Arkansas Casino Corp. permission to build casinos in six counties, set up a lottery and regulate bingo. Its backers say proceeds would eliminate the sales tax on groceries and fund college scholarships for all Arkansas high school graduates.

Coaches want to shift tournament: Steve Addy; How do you know when a Mountain West basketball coach is complaining about Las Vegas hosting the conference tournament?

Senator passes bill protecting Black Rock Desert: Bart Jansen; The bill protecting about 1.2 million acres in northwest Nevada heads to the House, where approval is uncertain in the closing days of this congressional session.

UNLV notebook: Rebel women excited to begin Mountain West soccer play: The UNLV women's soccer team is more than halfway to accomplishing one of its preseason goals, and the Rebels begin their quest to attain another when they open Mountain West Conference play this weekend.

This week's races: NASCAR

Man found dead in Mazanita Lake at UNR: Gatrell lived in the neighborhood and was a frequent visitor to the campus, police said.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Santa Anita: 1st Race -- Meteor Game - Trainer Dutton also part-owner here, tabs Gomez, draws good middle post for sprint opener. Shewin - Draws two stalls inside top pick, Flores aboard Cerin trainee, could get a good trip in this spot. Value Play -- She's A Tuffy

Federal funds awarded to deal with issue of domestic violence: Funds also are awarded to assist in developing and enhancing governmental and private advocacy programs that aid such victims, said Del Papa, who is chairwoman of the Nevada Domestic Violence Prevention Council.

Prep football standings: CLASS 4A

Community news briefs for October 5, 2000: The city of Las Vegas is offering grants of up to $1,000 to youths 11 to 18 years old who create original projects for their neighborhoods.

Sun Athletes of the Week: Male Athlete of the Week: ALEX DEVAUGHN

Prep boys tennis standings: CLASS 4A

Berkley makes appeal for education: Clinton said Nevada Rep. Shelley Berkley's fast-growing Las Vegas district was a prime example of districts nationwide that need more federal money for new teachers, before- and after-school programs, new school construction and old school maintenance.

Cox adding UPN television network to Vegas system: The UPN television network, whose broadcast lineup includes a popular "Star Trek" series and next year's kickoff of a new professional football league, will join Cox Communications Inc.'s Las Vegas cable system next month.

Ambulance company licensed by two councils: Erin Neff and Diana Sahagun; A long and often bitter feud between two ambulance companies seemed just a distant memory Wednesday as two city councils granted Southwest Ambulance license to do business.

Plans unveiled for Henderson golf course: Greg Harman; About 50 Henderson residents got a preview Wednesday night of the 18-hole municipal golf course that may soon fill the rocky expanse behind their homes in the Whitney Ranch area.

Little League president charged in theft: Jace Radke; Henderson Police have arrested a former Green Valley Little League president in connection with the disappearance of thousands of dollars from the league's coffers.

Senate candidates plan debate series: The first debate will air on KVBC Channel 3 on Tuesday from 9 to 10:30 p.m. from the Clark County Library on East Flamingo Road.

Plague carriers found in mountains: Scientists have confirmed that four gray foxes and one coyote trapped in the Mount Charleston area this summer carried the bacteria that causes bubonic plague.

Video gambling revenue estimates all over the map: CONCORD, N.H. -- Legalizing video gambling to help pay for schools would be a gamble in terms of revenue, a draft study says.

Obituaries for October 5, 2000: Versie Lee Adkison, 78, of Ozark, Mo., died Sunday in an Ozark nursing home. She was born July 8, 1922, in Darlington, Fla. A former Las Vegas resident, she was a homemaker.

Rebels get commitment from junior golfer: Victoria Sun; Ryan Moore, a senior at Cascade Christian High School in Washington state, gave a verbal commitment to UNLV golf coach Dwaine Knight on Tuesday night.

Prep girls tennis standings: CLASS 4A

Local news briefs for October 5, 2000: North Las Vegas Police are looking for two men who robbed a Nevada Power Co. office Wednesday night.

Department chairman tapped to become interim president: Crowley plans to return to teaching.

Outlaws to open season at home: When the XFL begins its inaugural season in February, football fans in Las Vegas won't have to wait long to see their newest team.

Prep girls volleyball standings: CLASS 4A

Letter: Hollenbeck deserves credit, not Elique: MARY MASON

Prep girls golf standings: CLASS 4A

State revokes contractor's license, refers case to D.A.: The board cited Cascade's failure to comply with laws governing contracts for the construction of residential pools and spas and to disclose to its customers financial conflicts of interest. It said Cascade contracted beyond the scope of its license; reported false names to the Nevada Secretary of State's office and failed to provide lien releases and to complete a pool project.

North Las Vegas briefs for October 5, 2000: The city of North Las Vegas has hired the law firm of Schreck Morris for periodic civil rights consultation and litigation assignments.

UNLV Hall of Fame ceremony at MGM Grand: This year's inductees are broadcaster Bob Blum, swimmer Sally Fleisher-Ihmels, track's Trena Hull-Carhee and Lisa Thompson-Houston, basketball player Pauline Jordan, swimmer Bart Pippenger and the 1989-90 men's basketball team.

Catching up with: Jessica Wirth: High School: Durango ('97)

Editorial: Specter of flooding prompts fast action: The flooding in July 1999 resulted in not only roads being washed out, but also caused extensive property damage. Even five homes in the Miracle Mile Mobile Home Park along the Flamingo Wash were swept away by the flood waters. Washes, which help divert water when it rains, also were eroded during the storm. This was Southern Nevada's worst flood since 1984, causing an estimated $20.5 million in damage.

LV church school principal accused of sex misconduct: Keith Paul; A Las Vegas church school principal was held this morning in the Clark County jail accused of having a sexual relationship with one of his students for three years.

Inline hockey tournament at Crystal Palace: Inline hockey tournament at Crystal Palace

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Quick fix is in for Rebels' program: So much for needing five years to build a college football program.

UNR's secret weapon: Matt Ray?: Steve Guiremand; Don't be surprised if Nevada-Reno knows UNLV's offensive plays as well as some of the Rebels do when the two teams meet Saturday night at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Wednesday's prep results: GIRLS GOLF

Letter: Mascot abuser needs some help: Why? "Animal cruelty ... is often committed by a person who feels powerless, unnoticed, and under the control of others. The motive may be to shock, threaten, intimidate, or to demonstrate rejection of society's rules" ... or "as a safe way to get revenge on someone who cares about that animal."

Bandits defeated in France: Bandits defeated in France

Democratic underdog makes it a race: Scott Sonner; "Nobody believed I had a chance," Ed Bernstein said.

Letter: Old license plate is very special: All my friends unite and write to the governor and the Department of Motor Vehicles asking for a change in the new regulations.

Big Vegas carrier not awarding bonuses: Nearly 6,000 employees split $23 million in bonus pay in March, based on the carrier's profits last year. That averaged $3,853 per employee.

Lottery supporters fatten coffers for campaign: COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Lottery supporters have pumped more than $250,000 more into the effort during recent weeks.

Lady Rebels tabbed to finish fourth in league: Victoria Sun; First-place votes in parentheses

Prep boys soccer standings: CLASS 4A

16-year-old who tried to stab guard placed in state custody: Kim Smith; A 16-year-old boy who admitted trying to stab a guard with a homemade knife has been placed into the custody of the state's Department of Child and Family Services.

Guinn near drug-benefit deal to help uninsured seniors: Jeffrey Libby; Gov. Kenny Guinn's administration is expected to sign a contract in the next few days that would provide prescription drug benefits for uninsured seniors earning annual incomes of up to $21,000.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Memories and dust all that are left of El Rancho: Joe Delaney; Tuesday morning the second El Rancho was imploded ... The original El Rancho was burned to the ground in 1960 ... It is now a vacant lot across from the Sahara ... The shell that was reduced to rubble this week began existence as the Thunderbird in 1948 ... The first two decades the Thunderbird was like Carson City South as a political entity.

Two hometown heroes honored: Roy Thomas, a former Navy paramedic, received the city's Medal of Honor for stepping in to assist off-duty Las Vegas Fire Department Capt. Nathan Pechacek when he was critically injured Sept. 17 in a vehicle accident.

Air Force falconers delight local kids: Dick Benoit; Two U.S. Air Force Academy mascots and their handlers accompanied the Air Force Academy football team to Las Vegas for Saturday's game at UNLV, but first they made stops at Jim Bridger Middle School and Arturo Cambeiro, Robert Lunt, Walter Bracken and C.C. Ronnow elementary schools.

Roski will cater to middle income gamblers at LV Hilton: CARSON CITY -- Edward P. Roski Jr., who is buying the Las Vegas Hilton for more than $300 million, wants to attract middle-income gamblers and let Caesars Palace, Bellagio and the MGM Grand cater to the high rollers.

Democrats accuse Porter of violating election laws: Greg Tuttle; State Democratic Party officials have accused state Sen. Jon Porter, a candidate for Congress, of violating federal election laws by failing to report contributions and expenditures.

Sun Statewide Prep Football Top 10: Teams ranked jointly by the Las Vegas Sun and the Sparks Tribune

Plea bargaining policy under fire: A controversial policy of making plea deals with male prostitutes but not with females accused of soliciting for sex has put local prosecutors on the defense.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Courts deserve better: Here we go again. Congress has been seriously considering a cheap way out of a situation it created. The sad part about this latest bit of foolishness is the help that Sen. Mitch McConnell claims he is receiving from Chief Justice of the United States William Rehnquist.

Teens may face charges in mascot theft: Keith Paul; The kidnapping of Centennial High School's mascot, a 20-month-old bulldog named Blu, was probably meant to fire up the Mojave High School football team before a game with its division rival.

CCSN shows off center to train Vegas tech workers: On the day after Congress moved to increase the number of foreign high-tech workers allowed in the United States, the Community College of Southern Nevada showed off its own plan to produce skilled labor in a variety of technological fields.

School contractor probed: Metro Police are conducting an investigation of criminal allegations against Jetstream Construction, a drywall-installation company barred from Clark County school projects by a School Board vote Sept. 13.

Editorial: Neighborly effort on pollution: As we all know, air pollution knows no boundaries. The emissions from a plant that uses coal to generate power in one state can drift into another. Yet with federal government oversight, regulators can order plants in one state to restrict their emissions so they don't harm the health of their neighbors.

Trial begins in 1992 slaying of four: Kim Smith; Richard Powell was not the only one with a motive to kill Samantha Scotti, Deputy Special Public Defender Bret Whipple told jurors Wednesday.

Two suits seeking run-off dismissed: CARSON CITY -- Two suits have been dismissed by the Nevada Supreme Court that sought to force Sen. Joe Neal, D-North Las Vegas, into a run-off election in November.

City council briefs for October 5, 2000: Here is how the Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday to spend taxpayer money:

Buyers of Continental casino receive approval to take over slot route: Jackpot Enterprises Inc. of Las Vegas, which is being renamed J Net Enterprises Inc. pending shareholder approval, announced a profit for its fiscal year ended June 30 of $6.6 million or 75 cents per share vs. $4.6 million or 53 cents in the prior year.

Guinn stands by deregulation delay: David Strow; Deregulation of the electric industry was supposed to help Nevada customers, from huge casinos to single-family homes, reap the benefits of a competitive electricity market.

Principal, counselor get $25,000 awards: CARSON CITY -- Two Las Vegas educators received $25,000 awards today from the Milken Family Foundation for their work in "furthering excellence in education."