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Archive for October 9, 2000

Columnist Dean Juipe: Picturesque new course ready to go: Dean Juipe; It was 1991 and anyone who had ever set foot on what was then called Sunrise Golf Club had an inclining of what might happen. The course, now known as Stallion Mountain, was set up ...; 12:08 p.m.

LV property owners in dispute with real estate agent: Martin Stern Jr. and his wife, Chantal, who own Butterfly Square at 557 E. Sahara Ave., sued their property manager, Jack Super, doing business as Super Commercial Realty and Super Realty, and his son, Benjamin, ...; 11:38 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Breeders' Cup field looks difficult to sort out: Ralph Siraco; 'Tis the season for championships.; 11:37 a.m.

Dead suspect implicated two others in slayings: Keith Paul; A Bellagio robbery suspect who hung himself in the Clark County jail over the weekend had implicated himself and two co-defendants in the March killing of two armored car guards in Henderson, a source told ...; 11:36 a.m.

LV cigar dealers sue state in tax dispute: In a Clark County District Court lawsuit, Malecon Tobacco LLC, Sowle & Associates Inc., D&S Enterprises Inc. and Churchill's Tobacco Inc. said they buy the majority of their tobacco products from unlicensed out-of-state wholesalers.; 11:32 a.m.

Thousands register to vote on final day: Saturday was one of the busiest voter registration days in Clark County history, with 8,500 people waiting in lines at malls and other sites.; 11:32 a.m.

Condo crowding: Cul de sac dwellers feeling squeezed by development: Erin Neff; Jim Davey and his neighbors aren't your classic NIMBYs.; 11:30 a.m.

Doctor sentenced in implant case: Greg Tuttle; A Beverly Hills, Calif., doctor who helped Las Vegas cocktail waitresses receive breast implants and other cosmetic surgeries through a scheme to defraud insurance providers has been sentenced in U.S. District Court.; 11:29 a.m.

Obituaries for October 9, 2000: George "Andy" Anderson, 80, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local care center. He was born Sept. 24, 1920, in Glasgow, Scotland. A resident for 18 years, he was a retired welder.; 11:29 a.m.

Black community wraps up huge voter registration drive: By Kristen Peterson; What has been called the black community's largest and most energized voter registration drive in decades concluded Saturday, the registration deadline, with a last-minute door-to-door effort that covered more than 2,500 homes.; 11:28 a.m.

Warning issued for tick bites: Three Mount Charleston residents have developed relapsing fever, a rare, sometimes fatal disease transmitted through tick bites.; 11:27 a.m.

Circus Circus set fund-raising record: Editor's note: This is the first in a series of six excerpts from the new book, "The Anointed One," by Sun political columnist Jon Ralston. This series, exclusive to the Sun, will run daily through ...; 11:27 a.m.

Local news briefs for October 9, 2000: A 26-year-old Las Vegas man was killed early today when his 1993 Saturn was struck on the driver's side in a collision at Hacienda Avenue and Valley View Boulevard, Metro Police said.; 11:23 a.m.

LV's Busch places 13th: Busch, 22, started the race from the 42nd position after failing to qualify for the 43-car field on speed.; 11:22 a.m.

Bandits defeated again: The Bandits led by as many as 16 points, but Olympique d'Antibes made 14 3-pointers in the second half to cut the Las Vegas lead. The Bandits also did well from beyond the arc, hitting ...; 11:21 a.m.

Soccer notes: UNLV women set record: UNLV got goals from Anita Pedford, Janae Sims and Cristyn Enea. Sims leads the team with seven goals. The Rebels make their first conference road trip this week when they travel to Utah on Thursday ...; 11:21 a.m.

Stratosphere settlement details: Here's how the settlement breaks down, listed by share purchase date:; 11:20 a.m.

Legal fees eat up majority of Stratosphere settlement: David Strow; Shareholders in the defunct Stratosphere Corp. will receive less than half of the funds being paid to settle a class-action lawsuit on their behalf under a settlement proposed in Las Vegas federal court.; 11:19 a.m.

Gaming stocks under pressure: David Strow; A sell-off in shares of the Las Vegas Strip's largest casino operators continued this morning after a week that saw all four post declines of more than 10 percent.; 11:15 a.m.

LV casino supplier in licensing deals: Reldom sells motorized and non-motorized carts as well as hospitality-beverage carts, floor banks and utility carts. Reldom supplies similar products for use in the banking and health industries.; 11:14 a.m.

Demand up for Southwest, downtown Vegas offices: Southwest Las Vegas will be the next hot spot for office and industrial property development, local real estate experts say.; 11:13 a.m.

Plan for nuke site in Utah called safe: A plan to build a temporary storage site for high-level nuclear waste on an Indian reservation in Utah received its first approval.; 11:12 a.m.

DOE to remove uranium tailings: A pile of uranium mill tailings perched on the edge of the Colorado River near Moab, Utah, will be cleaned up within the next 10 years, thanks to a Defense Department budget that moves oversight ...; 11:12 a.m.

Chairwoman resigns from tribal council amid controversy: Council members alleged Rupnicki used her power to accelerate a tribal court case involving her son, incurred unauthorized travel expenses, intimidated and abused tribal employees and tried to improperly impede a recall petition against her.; 11:11 a.m.

Construction defects alleged: The Sahara Mountain Vista Homeowners Association is seeking unspecified damages for loss of value, lost or diminished rental income and relocation costs from the developers of the 174-unit condo project built in 1996.; 11:11 a.m.

Continental bids for DC Air: Continental's Chairman and Chief Executive Gordon Bethune made the offer Oct. 2 and sent a follow-up letter today saying that he was "disappointed" that he hadn't received a response. Continental spokesman Ned Walker confirmed that ...; 11:10 a.m.

House of Blues planning to open nine new venues in eight cities: Gary Gentile; LOS ANGELES -- House of Blues Entertainment Inc. will open nine new amphitheaters and clubs in eight U.S. cities by next year, expanding the number of its outlets by about a third.; 11:10 a.m.

ACL tear could sideline Sunia for rest of season: Steve Guiremand; UNLV finally got possession of the Fremont Cannon for at least a year thanks to Saturday night's 38-7 victory over Nevada-Reno at Sam Boyd Stadium. But it came at a big cost.; 10:58 a.m.

A top tour stop: Dean Juipe; The Invensys Classic at Las Vegas:; 10:57 a.m.

Top Rank's duBoef slugged after fight: Dean Juipe; Aside from some swelling around his right ear, Paulie Ayala looked pretty good one day after defeating Johnny Tapia in a hotly contested fight.; 10:55 a.m.

Correction for Oct. 6, 2000: Correction for Oct. 6, 2000; 10:41 a.m.

Murder victim had numerous enemies: Kim Smith; The best friend of a woman slain in 1992 testified Friday that the man accused of killing Samantha Scotti and three others was furious with Scotti.; 10:36 a.m.

More bitter fights expected over building defects: Attorneys, builders, homeowners and policymakers gathered at an all-day seminar on home construction defects Friday -- but few heard what they wanted to hear.; 10:36 a.m.

First Nevada congresswoman honored: Vucanovich, 79, became the first woman to represent Nevada in Congress when she won election in 1982 to the newly-created Second District House seat.; 10:12 a.m.

Editorial: Airport will help economy: Still, the legislation transferring the federal land in the Ivanpah Valley to Clark County wasn't without controversy. Environmentalists worried that developing the 6,500 acres, which is about 30 miles south of Las Vegas, would add ...; 10:08 a.m.

1st-place Basic clinches playoff spot: Spencer Patterson; Week 6; 10:01 a.m.

Letter: TV debates don't impress: JAN STORM; 10:01 a.m.

Letter: Bigger issues than college betting: We that bet on college sports don't do bodily harm to the players. But Sen. John McCain and his colleagues, and the NCAA, want Congress to pass legislation halting college betting in Nevada.; 10:01 a.m.

Letter: VA facility lacks funds to serve veterans: Paperwork falls woefully behind, and yes, you are not getting the service you should. I have written countless letters to the chairman of the VA committee in the House over the past three years, but ...; 10:01 a.m.

Gonzalez victory sets up fight vs. Mayweather: Dean Juipe; School was in session Sunday and Alejandro Gonzalez assumed the role of teacher.; 9:59 a.m.

Columnist John Katsilometes: Frustration can always ring true: Whenever the phone rings at this desk, I'm reminded of Forrest Gump's famous box-of-chocolates line: You never know what you're going to get.; 9:57 a.m.

Officer cleared in NLV shooting: Keith Paul; A North Las Vegas Police officer was vindicated at a coroner's inquest jury Friday, but two jurors said his actions in the fatal shooting of a driver in September were criminal.; 9:56 a.m.

Co-defendant also indicted in death of tourist: Kim Smith; The two men believed to be responsible for the death of a California tourist at Harrah's hotel-casino have been indicted.; 9:55 a.m.

Student blood donors honored: In addition to the event celebrating students' participation, the district kicked off its fall series of blood drives at Las Vegas High.; 9:54 a.m.

Community news briefs for October 9, 2000: Lake Mead Hospital; 9:54 a.m.

Phony bills plague Nevada restaurants: "I've heard from at least eight restaurants in Carson City," he said, adding the office has received at least 25 inquiries about the phony bills from across northern Nevada.; 9:34 a.m.

UNR involved in midcentury nuclear weapons testing: Documents show UNR scientists researched the effects of the blasts on plants and animals, conducted studies of geology at testing sites and even had a nuclear reactor on campus.; 9:34 a.m.

Casino dealer spit in face, slurred by gambler: "In my 20 years of dealing, I've never even come close to having this happen," Graham, a Fitzgeralds employee for the last 9 1/2 years, told the Reno Gazette-Journal.; 9:31 a.m.

Suspect in Bellagio robbery found dead in jail cell: Oscar Sanchez, 23, was found Saturday morning hanging from a bed sheet tied to a ceiling vent in his one-man Clark County Detention Center cell.; 9:30 a.m.

Backers of higher bet limit in Deadwood say it will soften loss of mine: If the initiative succeeds, it will provides jobs in Deadwood to at least some of the 360 people expected to be out of work when the mine shutdown is complete in 16 months, said Tom ...; 9:29 a.m.

Nevada gets $293 million for transportation projects: "Our roads, highways and airports are a business lifeline and an important part of the quality of life," Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., said.; 9:29 a.m.

Historic ranch to be split into nature preserve, industrial park: Martin Griffith; The arrangement calls for the conservation group to acquire 400 acres of the McCarran Ranch's riverfront property and wetlands for wildlife habitat and public recreation.; 9:28 a.m.

Free at last: Armenian artist able to paint his visions in Las Vegas: Kimberley McGee; When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; 9:21 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Trends, October 9, 2000: Lisa Ferguson; In this new millennium, it seems everything old is new again. Need proof? Then apparently you've missed the '70s craze that has enveloped everything from television and fashion to furniture.; 9:19 a.m.

Fall 2000 prep playoff schedule, results: Saturday's Results; 8:55 a.m.

Prep Schedule: TUESDAY; 8:51 a.m.

DOE grant will fund carbon dioxide studies: The three-year-old research facility in southern Nevada also hosts scientists from around the country and world who want to understand how global changes affect desert ecosystems.; 4:26 a.m.

Reno police juggling jobs: The biggest change affects the Professional Standard Divisions, which includes the internal affairs, risk management and crime analysis sections.; 4:24 a.m.

Arkansas students say they support Amendment 5: Jamie Stengle; The Arkansas Casino Corp. proposal would legalize casino gambling in Boone, Crittenden, Garland, Miller, Pulaski and Sebastian counties. It would also create the Arkansas Gaming Commission to set up and operate a state lottery and ...; 4:23 a.m.

Deliberations continue in Edwards' corruption trial: Melinda DeSlatte; "It's hard to read anything into it," U.S. Attorney Eddie Jordan of New Orleans said Monday. "It usually indicates they're thinking very hard about the case."; 4:22 a.m.

Exec: Isle of Capri not interested in Atlantic City casino-hotel: Analysts had suggested Isle of Capri could be a likely buyer for the Atlantic City property given its "long-term earnings record."; 4:21 a.m.

Leaders say deregulation will get changes in 2001 Legislature: Guinn blocked the door just as some of the biggest electric power users - mines and casinos - were about to have a chance to cut their own deals with power providers. Guinn said he ...; 4:21 a.m.

Loser in $1 million bottle cap case plans appeal: Sindy Allen has filed a notice indicating she will appeal the jury verdict that made a millionaire out of her co-worker.; 4:21 a.m.

Winter storm bearing down on Sierra, northern Nevada: A winter storm warning remained in effect in the Sierra into Tuesday, where forecasters said chain controls were likely on the mountain passes by daybreak.; 4:19 a.m.

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