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Print edition for October 24, 2000

Drying trend begins in valley
For the third day in a row, Southern Nevadans woke up this morning to cloudy skies and rare patchy fog hovering over the Las Vegas Valley.
House OKs $200 million for Lake Tahoe restoration
The bill sets up a funding mechanism that will guarantee money over the next decade for restoration work at the celebrated alpine lake and surrounding forest in Northern Nevada. That's good news for Nevada lawmakers who have had to fight in Congress to win money each year for the lake. The federal funds will be added to a pot of state and local money.
Maxfield, Tarkanian step up TV ads
Adrienne Packer
The two candidates wrapped up in a tight race for Clark County Commission District C have been relatively quiet so far, but each camp says they plan to turn up the volume in the next two weeks.
Details announced on Maloof's new Las Vegas hotel-casino
The $265 million property, aimed at both locals and tourists, will open with 470 rooms. The most distinctive feature of the property will be a 40-story tower with a "sensual curved shape." By comparison, the neighboring Rio tower is 41 stories.
Bill may yet exclude NTS workers
Although hundreds of Nevada Test Site workers believe they can claim compensation under new legislation awaiting President Clinton's signature this week, some may not qualify under last-minute changes to the bill.
Otherworldly ventures eye Las Vegas
Diana Sahagun
A squadron of space cowboys are eyeing Las Vegas as a new launching pad for out-of-this-world ventures, including moon-orbiting passenger planes.
Down homestretch, parties turn to Nevada
Jace Radke and Greg Tuttle
Both political parties are making a final presidential push for voters in Nevada, with both the Republican and Democratic vice presidential nominees scheduled to make stops in the state before the Nov. 7 election.
Golf tournament to benefit children's hospital
Kris Hill
Celebrities will hit the links this weekend as part of two days of fund-raising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
LV builder's profit up
The performance exceeded the estimates of analysts polled by Zacks Investment Research of 75 cents per share.
Loss up for LV casino operator
Quarterly revenues of $51.4 million were up 32 percent while cash flow -- earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, preopenng expenses and other special items -- of $7 million was up 40 percent.
New regulation too late for boy trapped in trunk
Keith Paul
A 3-year-old boy who wandered out of his Las Vegas house and was found hours later in the trunk of the family car died over the weekend -- days after a new federal regulation was put in place requiring release levers inside trunks.
Mortgage lender suing Vegas motel for loan payments
The French Quarter Suites, whom Paul Connaghan, Vestin's general counsel, said was appraised at more than $8 million, opened around mid-August and is located at 4700 Cameron Street, next to the Orleans hotel-casino. The motel offers daily and weekly room rentals to tourists and conventioneers.
UNLV's opponents still likely to hound Kambala
Steve Addy
In theory, the Rebels will probably be a better outside shooting team this season.
Indian tribe looking at west Louisiana for casino
"The Jena Band has come to us with a desire to ultimately have a compact, because they are interested in gaming," said Patrick Martin, assistant executive counsel to the governor. "To have gaming, you must have a compact. And there is an obligation on the part of the state to negotiate (the compact) in good faith."
New Hispanic network looks to buy into Vegas market
Azteca America, the Dallas-based Spanish-language television network that plans next year to compete with two established national networks, wants to buy and operate a Las Vegas TV station.
Spokesman says inside problems stifling casino campaign in Arkansas
James Jefferson
Arkansas Casino Corp. released information showing that tourism and recreation sales in neighboring Mississippi have boomed since that state authorized casinos gambling in 1992.
Hotel-casino sued for mattress payments
The hotel-casino, which has struggled to meet financial targets since its 1999 opening, has recently missed debt and gaming equipment lease payments and is working to restructure its debt.
Ray, master of 'show' and 'business,' dies at 86
Comedian Roger Ray, who once earned $10,000 for a five-minute performance on the "Ed Sullivan Show" and later made a fortune in Las Vegas in the sand and gravel business and through real estate investments, has died. He was 86.
Las Vegan becomes hero on flight for life
Jeffrey Libby
Two hours into an abbreviated cross-country flight, the notes scribbled on Kristi Miller's jeans read something like this: 12:50 a.m. EST. Prepared patient for landing. Reassured her that we will be arriving soon. Continued to administer assistance with uncontrolled emesis. Braced myself for a rough unrestrained landing.
GOP turns out early to vote in valley
Although significantly outnumbered in registered voters, 400 more Republicans have taken advantage of early voting than Democrats during the first three days of balloting.
Letter: Keep fluoride in our water to fight cavities
The fluoride issue will be voted on this November but we have to vote no on Question 1 to keep fluoride. There are people complaining that the government should not put fluoride in the water without asking us. Well, now they are asking us. I urge everyone to vote no on Question 1 so we can keep fluoride in our water.
Obituaries for October 24, 2000
Frank Abasciano Sr., 55, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born Sept. 10, 1945, in Rochester, N.Y. A resident for seven years, he was a retired deputy sheriff, an employee of New York-New York since it opened and a Vietnam War Navy veteran.
Shakeup planned at telecommunications giant
NEW YORK -- The board of AT&T, the nation's largest communications company, approved a plan late Monday to split up the company, the New York Times reported.
Motown out, ESPN may be in at LV casino
The Las Vegas Motown Cafe, which drew a slew of celebrities at its 1997 opening, was closed this weekend by Sig Rogich, general partner in a group of investors that owned the property.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Piazza acts like one cool dude
Until Sunday, I would have viewed Mike Piazza only as a heck of hitter with a weird mustache.
Suggs wants to be a hero in trip to hometown
Steve Guiremand
In a quiet and workmanlike fashion, Anthony Suggs has helped plug up the middle of UNLV's defensive line each of the last two seasons.
Wednesday's horse racing entries
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Carving a Niche: Former musician spends days crafting clocks, furniture
Kirk Baird
Take a quick tour through their Las Vegas home and it's easy to see why.
Arrests made in topless club raid
Metro Police narcotics officers served a search warrant and several arrest warrants at the Spearmint Rhino Gentleman's Club, 3340 S. Highland Drive at 4 a.m. Sunday.
Spoiled cans of fruit recalled
The cans were recalled because of damage to the bottom seal, Chief Health Officer Dr. Donald Kwalick said. No. 10 cans with the number "MF89P E821B" on the bottom center indicated two nicks or cuts to the seal about 4 inches apart.
5 strip mall businesses cited by health district
Adrienne Packer
Five businesses in the Commercial Center received memos from the Clark County Health Department on Monday after a nighttime inspection revealed county and health code violations.
Reuther, Young wedding
The Rev. Greg Gordon officiated at the ceremony. A reception followed at the Golden Nugget.
Letter: Hike pay of cops, teachers, nurses
The problem in our society is that these three professions are not respected and not rewarded for their abilities and dedication. To attract more young people to become teachers, police and nurses we need to increase the respect and rewards -- yes, I do mean pay -- for these vital professions.
Station Casinos profit improves despite slowdown
David Strow
Station Casinos Inc. of Las Vegas today reported strong gains in earnings for the quarter ending Sept. 30, though growth in the critical Las Vegas market slowed over the last three months.
Ely warden reassigned to Carson City
The reassignment follows last month's firing of a guard for allegedly providing a prisoner with a weapon to help him escape from the Ely prison, where Nevada's death row inmates are housed.
New Park Place head says Catskills casino still a go
The move was made quickly "so we don't lose momentum," he said. "There will be no change in the game plan already in place."
Local news briefs for October 24, 2000
Actress Lauren Hutton is in serious but stable condition this morning following a motorcycle accident Saturday at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
Columnist Susan Snyder: Cancer effort a cut above
You can't beat a good $10 haircut.
LV company posts big earnings increase
The quarter marked a substantial increase in earnings for Casino Data, as net income rose 72 percent and increased 60 percent on a per-share basis.
Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: A timely timeout
The prime minister of Israel is a master of understatement.
Teachers union, business leaders debate tax plan
Terry Webster
A proposed business tax and questions of how to hold educators accountable Monday led to a lively debate between leaders of the Clark County Education Association and a group representing businesspeople who oppose the tax.
Community news briefs for October 24, 2000
Free tests of lung capacity are being offered 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Valley Hospital Medical Center, 620 Shadow Lane.
LV hospital operator HCA posts higher profits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An increase in patient volume at the nation's largest hospital chain, HCA-the Healthcare Co., boosted its third-quarter net profits by 26 percent.
Letter: Whose fault is it but Williams'?
Let's see. Several hundred thousand vehicles, mine among them, have passed by similar work crews during the life of that program, with nary an incident -- no injuries, no deaths, nothing of significance. Now comes Watkins' client, drunk or high or merely sleepy. She leaves the roadway, slams into these people, kills them, and it's our fault?
Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Santa Anita
1st Race -- Thunder Fish - Hustling Pedroza on Sahadi trainee, draws good post for the mile opener, graduation at hand. Dinnerathepalms - Pincay aboard Spawr trainee, needs a good trip into first turn from outside post, may provide dinner at the winners circle. Value Play -- Beau's Thunder
Boulder City council pay hike sparks petition
Greg Harman
Boulder City Councilman Bill Smith is raising a cloud of questions surrounding a City Council vote in June to increase council members' salaries without first standing for a general election -- a practice not clearly addressed by the town's charter but forbidden by state law.
Northern California airports have data processing malfunction
"When the software was reinstalled, it wouldn't come back up on time," said Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Jerry Snyder. "It came back up on the third attempt at 7:50 a.m."
Report: Coach behind attack on dog
Keith Paul
A Mojave High School football coach planted the idea of kidnapping a rival school's bulldog mascot that was tortured by a group of students, according to a Metro Police document obtained by the Sun.
LV casino sues defecting host
In a Clark County District Court lawsuit, the hotel-casino said it fired Debra Oddo on Oct. 18, 2000, after it discovered she had, without authorization, allegedly e-mailed its confidential information from her office computer to her personal computer on Oct. 16, and that she had interviewed with a competitor, New York-New York hotel-casino, for a casino host job.
Complaint against McDonald reduced to three charges
Jace Radke
A 50-page ethics complaint filed against Las Vegas Councilman Michael McDonald has been boiled down to two pages and three alleged violations.
Nevada lawmakers graded on commitment to reform
In the Senate, Harry Reid and Richard Bryan got "B" grades from the organization. Bryan, a two-term Democrat, is retiring from Congress at the end of this session. Republican John Ensign and Democrat Ed Bernstein are vying for his seat.
Court briefs for October 24, 2000
The Nevada Well Owners Association is suing the Southern Nevada Water Authority for failing to release the names of 10,000 well owners in the Las Vegas Valley.
Trout restocked at Knott Creek Reservoir, site of big fish kill
Scott Sonner
RENO, Nev. - State wildlife officials are confident a northern Nevada reservoir hit by a massive fish kill will return to its trophy-fishing status within 18 months now that they've restocked it with 7,500 trout.
Editorial: Judicial candidates endorsed
SUPREME COURT
Activist seeks Nevada hearing
Matthew Lee, executive director of the Inner City Press/Community on the Move and Inner City Public Interest Law Center in Bronx, N.Y., has asked Nevada Insurance Commissioner Alice Molasky-Arman for documents and a hearing on the lending and insurance practices of the two companies.
Attorney: Cecola no threat to gaming
CARSON CITY -- Sam Cecola, founder of the Club Paradise in Las Vegas, isn't a threat to Nevada's gaming industry and should not be included in the state's Black Book, his lawyer says.
Columnist Kate Maddox: Vegas' Motown Cafe is no mo'
Kate Maddox
The end finally came for the Motown Cafe at New York-New York on Sunday night. The sudden closure was a surprise to most of the restaurant's employees, although rumors about the demise had been circulating since August.
LA's 'Dog' star
Victoria Sun
Highlights from Lakers rookie Mark Madsen's college career:
Cox beefing up Las Vegas Hispanic TV offerings
The expansion of the Cox Communications cable television system is enabling the company to offer a growing universe of Spanish-language TV to Las Vegas viewers -- particularly the city's fast-growing Hispanic population.

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