Print edition for September 21, 2000

Las Vegas council briefs for September 21, 2000: For construction of the Gowan South Detention Basin, south of Cheyenne Avenue between Buffalo Drive and Tenaya Way.

Jaycees hope their annual fair picks up velocity at speedway: Sitting ringside under the red and yellow big top, Max Torregrossa rests on a patio chair as workers test the colored lights for the upcoming shows.

Laughlin Shootout slated: Laughlin Shootout slated

Ex-Rebel Siebrandt stabbed: Siebrandt, a 6-foot-8 forward, was treated and released at Mercy Health Center after police were called to the University Commons Apartments at about 4:20 a.m., The Kansas City Star reported. No charges have been filed in the incident, which remains under investigation.

Political notebook: Boxer expected at rally: The rally will be in Room 202 of the Moyer Student Union.

Sun Athletes of the Week: Jason Rogers and Erika Twesme: School: Bishop Gorman

Letter: Republicans fight for rich: I am still waiting for one of the wackos to tell me why, when the government pays for a citizen's health care it is "big government socialism," but when the government gives citizens money to buy a health insurance policy, which (hopefully) will pay their health care, that is "capitalism in action."

Letter: Democrats take hard-earned cash of U.S. workers: Given the fact that nearly 60 percent of their followers lack a high school education, it's easy to see why the party's more educated liberal thought controllers are now saying that Gore is leading in the presidential race.

Girls more likely to be swayed by media images: Jordan Smith; LOS ANGELES -- Bolstering criticism that sexual content in movies, television and music has aged children before their time, a new study has found an alarming number of girls as young as 8 years old worry unduly about looks and popularity.

Letter: 'Notch Babies' deserve fairness: Tell Congress not to spend any more of our excess tax dollars overseas to advance internationalism until they address the "Notch Baby" issue.

Catching up with: Lisa Borom: High School: Clark ('98)

Nevada officials approve 2001 highways budget: The budget approved Wednesday by the board, chaired by Gov. Kenny Guinn, also allocates $150 million over the next two years plus another $135 million by 2010 to finish a bypass from the north to the south end of Carson City.

Memphis stays alive with win in Game 3: Victoria Sun; Despite sagging attendance, the Triple-A World Series will be held in Las Vegas for at least another year as the directors of the 30 Triple-A baseball teams voted unanimously Wednesday to hold the event at Cashman Field next Sept. 14-16.

Future of Illinois' revenue from gambling in question, commission says: John O'Connor; Tax receipts from gaming increased 5 percent, to $861 million last fiscal year, but only because the state's return from riverboats jumped nearly 38 percent to $330 million, according to numbers released Thursday by the Illinois Economic and Fiscal Commission.

Officials study firing, allegations of cheating at Canterbury card room: A player who buys insurance can be protected against a loss should the dealer get a blackjack. The dealer then checks the face-down card.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Forbes now in fast lane to the top: Dean Juipe; It was an eye-opening performance, one that requires viewing Steve Forbes in an improved light.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Ride on the wild side: This is a column about conservation. It will take me a while to get there.

California man charged in Reno stabbing: The 17-year-old victim, a Reno youth, suffered multiple stab wounds to his upper torso and left leg. He remained in serious condition Thursday at Washoe Medical Center.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Parity reigns among area soccer teams: Spencer Patterson; After three weeks of preliminaries, area boys soccer teams kick off their conference season today. And from the looks of it, local fans of the sport could be in for one of the most competitive seasons ever.

Bonds sold for big Vegas monorail project: Brendan Riley; Scott Langsner added that investors in the bond issue - largest in state history - will get interest ranging from about 5.5 percent to 7.5 percent as the bonds are redeemed over periods ranging from several years to 40 years.

Trump now supporting Atlantic City tunnel project: It is scheduled to be completed next spring.

Maine coalition says 'no dice' on gambling proposal: Glenn Adams; No Dice Coalition spokesman Terry Garmey said the initiated proposal, if approved by voters, will provide a gambling monopoly to Scarborough Downs race track, where 1,500 video gaming machines would be allowed.

Columnist Joe Delaney: New productions settle into homes: Joe Delaney; Two new shows in town: Master illusionist Steve Wyrick opened last weekend in a new, specially built Sahara Theater ... His deal is reported to be for eight years ... "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus," based upon the best-selling book, is the new Flamingo Las Vegas showroom evening attraction, joining the hot "laffternoon" hit, "Bottoms Up," plus the long-running "Forever Plaid" in Bugsy's Celebrity Theatre.

NFL Injury report: CINCINNATI BENGALS (0-2) AT BALTIMORE RAVENS (2-1) -- Cincinnati: OUT: RB Michael Basnight (wrist); DE Vaughn Booker (head); LB Brian Simmons (knee). DOUBTFUL: C Rich Braham (knee). PROBABLE: T Rod Jones (shoulder). Baltimore: DOUBTFUL: QB Trent Dilfer (knee). QUESTIONABLE: WR Qadry Ismail (knee); TE John Jones (knee).

Mother of crash victims appeals to Guinn for highway dividers: She told the Nevada Transportation Board that more fatal accidents are inevitable unless the dividers are placed between the northbound and southbound traffic.

Tax break bid wins support of second New Orleans group: Alan Sayre; Following the lead of the New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce, which endorsed the cut last month, the Downtown Development District threw its support behind the cut.

Indian and county officials weigh effects of casinos in rural areas: Kimberly Lamke; The proposed addition of nine casinos to a county of about 4,200 square miles has many officials and residents concerned that serious environmental and infrastructure problems could not be handled in a way that was fair to the tribes and non-tribal residents.

Editorial: Stats from study just don't figure: The attorney general's office contended that Liebman's errors run the gamut, from failing to account for eight men who were executed since 1997, listing incorrect case outcomes, using different time frames for the study and relying heavily on statistics supplied by defense attorneys, who didn't include all death-penalty cases. In one specific instance cited by Dorothy Nash Holmes, the capital case coordinator for the attorney general's office, Liebman claimed that Nevada has 28.23 death sentences for every 1,000 inmates. But this number didn't pan out. Liebman's ratio, according to Holmes, would mean that there are 268 inmates on death row, ...

Nellis remembers prisoners of war: Dick Benoit; Three Korean War veterans and one World War II veteran received belated Prisoner of War medals last week when 100 airmen, veterans, family members and guests honored them as part of POW/MIA ceremonies at Nellis Air Force Base's Freedom Park.

Community news briefs for September 21, 2000: The British Auto Club's annual membership drive picnic will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for members and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for guests Sunday at Paradise Park, one block north of Tropicana Avenue and McLeod Drive.

Picks: Gorman won't find much success in Alaska: Spencer Patterson; That's more like it. A 10-1 week boosts the old season record back to respectability. This week is treacherous:

Statewide group forms to oppose casino expansion in Wisconsin: "...Wisconsin communities have been the targets of slick casino public relations campaigns to entice elected officials to welcome a casino to their town in exchange for promises of millions of dollars, more jobs, and fancy hotels and entertainment complexes," Anderson said.

Utah officials join up with Jarbidge Shovel Brigade: Last week, Utah's Lexco mining company president James Lekas donated $1,000 to the Jarbidge Shovel Brigade to aid in its litigation with the federal government over the South Canyon Road near Jarbidge.

Editorial: Hospice care does deserve priority: Medicare officials say that's a misperception, but it still is encouraging that they have told providers they won't be penalized if a patient lives longer than six months. Hospice care treats the terminally ill compassionately, offering at-home care during their final days. The government shouldn't discourage its use.

Sun Statewide Prep Football Poll: Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and the Sparks Tribune.

Triple-A World Series Box: E -- Pickler, Hollins. DP -- Memphis 2. LOB-- Indianapolis 5, Memphis 6. 2B-- Pickler, Hollins, Lucca, McDonald, Weibl. 3B -- Little, Garcia. HR-- Perez, Moon, Sutton 2, Whitmore. HBP -- Mouton, Jones, Clapp. SF -- Garcia.

Reno man charged with lewdness: The parents of three of the girls said McGarva lived in a trailer next to their house and was treated like one of the family.

Fallon ready to comply with EPA on arsenic: City Attorney Mike Mackedon said the city will build treatment facilities for the arsenic but may try to negotiate a different time frame with the EPA.

Transfer of power: Spencer Patterson; As they worked their way through an up-and-down inaugural boys soccer season in 1999, the Centennial Bulldogs couldn't help but look over at their bench with a certain sense of longing.

Triple-A World Series glance: Best-of-5

North Las Vegas briefs for September 21, 2000: North Las Vegas has approved a landscaping project on Las Vegas Boulevard and Civic Center Drive, which when completed will look like the entry into Summerlin.

Andretti still misses Petty: Dick Brinster; DOVER, Del. - John Andretti's joy will be tempered when his little girl blows out the candle on her first birthday cake.

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

Prep girls volleyball standings: CLASS 4A

Las Vegas mayor supports union in fight for Santa Fe workers: Erin Neff; Culinary Union members flexed their collective labor muscle Wednesday by asking the Las Vegas City Council to consider the service by veteran workers before issuing Station Casinos Inc. a license to take over the Santa Fe hotel-casino.

Prep girls tennis standings: CLASS 4A

State looks at turning road maintenance over to counties: CARSON CITY -- It may not be long before Nevada relinquishes control of the Las Vegas Strip roadway to Clark County for maintenance.

Can Formula One succeed in America?: Mike Harris; INDIANAPOLIS - Mika Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher have brought their fight for the Formula One championship to America.

Scientists disagree on bomb fallout at Yucca: Two Department of Energy laboratories cannot agree on whether 50-year-old radioactive fallout from bomb testing is present inside Yucca Mountain.

Las Vegas ranked No. 1 for entrepreneurial activity: Las Vegas is also No. 2 in the category of small business growth, behind Nashville. It ranked No. 7 overall in the rankings among large cities for best cities in the nation for entrepreneurship.

Third suspect in Strip robbery will face a trial: Kim Smith; The third suspect in the June robbery of the Bellagio has been bound over for trial.

Vegas lands high-tech 'whale': Erin Neff; Two of the new economy's biggest players, Cisco Systems Inc. and AT&T Corp., agreed Wednesday to purchase 10.64 acres of Union Pacific Railroad land in downtown Las Vegas to establish a high-tech campus complete with a dot-com incubator.

Gas prices shatter record: By Sun Staff; The previous statewide high was $1.80 on April 18.

Neon exhibit a tribute to glowing history: When: On exhibit through Dec. 2. Museum hours are 1-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.

Historic Nevada brothel for sale: Grace Leong; Having survived legal and political attacks this summer, the historic Angel's Ladies Brothel in the remote Nevada desert is for sale for a cool $1.75 million.

Breedlove gearing up for another run for the record: Tom Gardner; But the next attempt might not happen in Nevada, and Breedlove might not be at the wheel.

Station casino plan in North Las Vegas advances: Diana Sahagun; The owners of Craig Ranch Golf Course are two months away from asking the North Las Vegas Planning Commission for a gaming permit, which if approved would be turned over to Station Casinos Inc. for its latest gaming venture.

Deal reached on blighted shopping center: Erin Neff; A blighted and closed shopping center will be bought by the city of Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency for $2.9 million, and the seller will pay for the necessary environmental cleanup, under an agreement approved Wednesday by the City Council.

$400 million allocated for Clark County roads: CARSON CITY -- A scaled-down state road-building program costing an estimated $650 million -- with nearly $400 million to be spent in Clark County -- has been adopted by the state Transportation Board.

Nevada taxable sales jump 5.7 percent in July: CARSON CITY -- Taxable sales, one indicator of the Nevada economy, grew by 5.7 percent in July, the second highest percentage gain this year.

Being racing wife not so easy: Hank Kurz Jr; Standing to the side as her husband answered questions about the time he almost died, Cathy Carelli dabbed tears from her eyes.

Senior VP plans stock sale: John Boushy, senior vice president of brand operations and information technology, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission plans to sell 21,476 shares of Harrah's stock. At current prices, such a sale would be valued at $569,000.

Internet grocer to employ 900 in Vegas area: The company is expected to bring 900 jobs, said a press release issued by CB Richard Ellis. Webvan officials declined comment on the 900 worker figure.

Agency rejects $18 million purchase of World Trade Center: The auction by Eric Nelson Auctioneering attracted a $10.1 million bid from an unidentified party for the 310-room hotel, a 10,000-square-foot office building and a 20,000-square-foot warehouse on the property.

City Council approves air quality committee: The city will fund $10,000 of the total $150,000 needed for the committee's establishment. The committee was also approved Wednesday by the North Las Vegas City Council, and has previously been approved by the Henderson City Council.

Teacher accused in racial slur incident: Terry Webster; Marking the third racial slur controversy in two months, Clark County School District officials confirmed Wednesday that a teacher at Sunrise Acres Elementary is accused of using a slur in reference to a student's parentage.

Prep boys soccer standings: CLASS 4A

Swimmers thriving; softballers lose again: SYDNEY, Australia -- Lenny Krayzelburg captured Olympic swimming gold No. 2 for himself today, Tom Dolan had to settle for one and Jenny Thompson came out of her last hunt for individual gold with none.

In Atlantic City, ground broken for first new casino in 10 years: John Curran; Boyd Gaming Corp. officials were to break ground Thursday night for The Borgata, a 2,010-room mega-resort in the marina district that will take three years to build.

Testimony begins in nuclear workers' hearing: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Miner Ray Slaughter of Las Vegas worked for 13 years hauling radiated rock away from nuclear bomb blast sites in the tunnels under the Nevada Test Site. Now it's time for the federal government to pay for the damage done to his ailing lungs, Slaughter was preparing to tell a congressional panel today.

This week's races: WINSTON CUP

Housing board resignations sought: Erin Neff; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman called Wednesday for the voluntary resignations of Las Vegas Housing Authority board members in an effort to appoint commissioners who would be accountable to the current City Council.

Mattsen to point way to Binion treasure: Copyright 2000 Las Vegas Sun

Barred company allowed to bid on school jobs: Jetstream Construction, a drywall-installation company barred from working on Clark County schools by a vote of the School Board Sept. 13, has received a temporary restraining order allowing it to bid on school projects.

ER seminar eyes major changes: Jeffrey Libby; By working with the resources the Las Vegas Valley already has in place, health officials should be able to gain ground on "the worst emergency room crisis" in the nation, according to a new report.

CART's Rahal taking control of Formula One team: Mike Harris; INDIANAPOLIS - Bobby Rahal is taking on yet another formidable task - running Jaguar Racing in Formula One.

Obituaries for September 21, 2000: Judy Arrington, 41, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local health care center. She was born March 14, 1959, in Homestead, Fla. A resident for 32 years, she was a hotel pantry worker.

Rift grows between UNLV cops, front office: UNLV Police Chief Jose Elique calls it a "schism" -- a seemingly ever-growing rip in his department's delicate relations with the school's administration -- that began long ago and will require more than the scant three months he has had to mend it.

Mosley to make decision on judge in Rhodes' fraud case: Kim Smith; District Judge Donald Mosley is expected to decide by Tuesday if fellow District Judge Kathy Hardcastle should remove herself from North Las Vegas City Councilman John Rhodes' case.

CART title is up for grabs: Mike Harris; The most competitive championship race in CART history must make drivers wonder: Does anybody really want the Vanderbilt Cup and the $1 million that goes with it?

Ex-Sun photographer Jones among inductees in newspaper shrine: Jones, who worked for the Sun from 1954 until his retirement in 1996, will be honored posthumously at Saturday's Nevada Press Association convention at the Sunset Station hotel-casino.

Local news briefs for September 21, 2000: A third suspect has been charged in last month's double slaying in a Henderson apartment complex.

Surplus state property up for bid: CARSON CITY -- Sixteen acres of surplus state property between I-15 and Las Vegas Boulevard South near West Sunset Road will be put up for bid.

Prep girls golf standings: CLASS 4A

Story of self-defense told in slashing death of prostitute: Kim Smith; A composed Ronald Collins told jurors Wednesday he was only looking for someone to talk to the night he killed Agnes Ready.

NLV casino to continue operating without a hotel: Diana Sahagun; The North Las Vegas City Council went back and forth for an hour before agreeing Wednesday to allow the owners of the Fort Las Vegas Casino to operate without building a hotel until its gaming permit expires on Jan. 1.

Prep football standings: CLASS 4A

Prep boys tennis standings: CLASS 4A

DOE still undecided on appeal of liability ruling: Greg Harman; The Department of Energy has not decided whether it will appeal a federal appeals court decision that allows four companies with nuclear power plants in New England to sue the department for the cost of storing high-level radioactive fuel at their power plants.

New Strip golf course has good timing: Adrienne Packer; Carving out a beautiful golf course in the lush green forests that blanket the South is hardly like converting desert land into a golfer's paradise.

Insurance firm is selected for senior drug plan: CARSON CITY -- An insurance company from Kansas City, Mo., has been selected to run Gov. Kenny Guinn's senior citizen prescription drug program, which could cover up to 10,000 people with incomes of less than $21,000 a year.

7 Nevada sites part of secret DOE work: Seven sites in Nevada may have been involved in secret research or production of the nuclear weapons arsenal in the 1950s and 1960s, new information released by the Department of Energy today reveals.

Officer investigated for alleged excessive force on videotape: The security staff at the Eldorado Hotel and Casino turned over the tape to police and reported that the officer used an unnecessary amount of force on the 19-year-old suspect who was handcuffed in their holding room, Weston said.

Woman killed in crash; child in safety seat unhurt: Kyllonnen was transported to Elko General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead from numerous injuries. The patrol said an investigation was continuing.

Lord of Las Vegas: Victoria Sun; Although PGA Tour professional Jim Furyk is flattered at the thought of renaming the Invensys Classic of Las Vegas the Jim Furyk Invitational, he doesn't endorse the suggestion.

North shore rejects sales tax hike; property tax boost passes in south: But residents of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., approved a small property tax increase to pay for recreation improvements.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: POW event rekindles memories: Ruthe Deskin; Lest we forget.

Rebels hope for NCAA's understanding: Steve Addy; Here is a list of NCAA Division I basketball programs on probation:

Gorman's Jason Carter commits to Colorado: Spencer Patterson; It didn't take the state's top basketball recruit long to decide where he wants to spend his college career.

Family ties land Claridge at UNLV with Robinson: Steve Guiremand; Ryan Claridge was in the eighth grade when he first crossed paths with John Robinson.

Locals in the Olympics update: Current UNLV swimmer Andrew Livingston, representing Puerto Rico, placed third in his 100 butterfly heat in 55.03, but didn't advance to the semis.

Wednesday's prep results: Foothill def. Virgin Valley, 15-8, 7-15, 15-10, 16-14: Darci Woodring had 11 assists and five kills and Brianna Baca added six kills for the Falcons.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: LV Dodgers sure has a nice ring to it: While I maintain that becoming the triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers is a good thing for the Las Vegas Stars, last Friday's announcement doesn't appear to have created a buzz among our city's dwindling number of minor league baseball supporters.

Man held in Henderson double slaying: Stephen Ciolino, 31, of Las Vegas was incarcerated in a Mazatlan, Mexico, jail last week when Henderson Police found him and had him extradited to Nevada.

UNLV spikers try to get on track: UNLV's volleyball team prepared for its demanding Mountain West Conference season by facing four ranked opponents during the nonconference portion of its schedule.

County committee recommends casino at former dog track: But that approval is contingent on the tribe partially waiving its sovereign rights on the 15-acre parcel where the casino would sit.

Louisiana judge returns to further explain bribe allegation: Melinda Deslatte; Retired State District Judge Foster "Foxy" Sanders began his testimony Wednesday in federal district court, followed by cross examination from the defense.