Print edition for September 28, 2000

Lounge singers lose out to other forms of entertainment: Lisa Snedeker; That was then.

Letter: Who is Askew to complain about voters?: Vandever won two countywide elections. The commissioners were elected in seven different districts, which have been the subject of a variety of gerrymandering charges over the years. I'll stick with Judy.

Suit affects format of CCSN interviews: Jeffrey Libby and Ed Koch; The outcome of a lawsuit will determine whether interviews for the next president of the Community College of Southern Nevada will be public Friday or behind closed doors.

Cheyenne, Cimarron to do battle: Spencer Patterson; When Cimarron-Memorial and Cheyenne play their annual game for the "Duel in the Desert" trophy, you can usually throw the teams' records out the window.

Foxwoods to open up new gaming room for world's biggest gamblers: Casino executives would not disclose the level of play that will be required of gamblers in the room, but industry observers said similar exclusive casinos typically require players willing to wager seven figures or more.

Kaukauna casino has long way to go before reaching governor's desk, official says: Lightbourn called any Thompson stance on the casino premature

Binion defendant doesn't want to be tried with Mattsen: Greg Tuttle; Michael David Milot has avoided much of the public spotlight that has shone on the sensational murder case of gaming figure Ted Binion.

Vegas driver pleads guilty to DUI: Christopher Terry, 21, pleaded guilty Tuesday in connection with a July 14 accident.

Wednesday's prep results: Valley def. Rancho, 15-10, 13-15, 15-11, 15-9: Jaclyn Kurtz had 15 kills and five digs and Rachel Escosia helped out with 20 assists for the Vikings.

Judge rules in favor of historic town's fight against developer: Brendan Riley; Douglas County District Judge Dave Gamble said county commissioners erred in endorsing plans for a two-story inn and retail complex in downtown Genoa, which claims to be Nevada's first town.

Sun Athletes of the Week: Roberto Garcia, Erin Mangino and Beverly Thomas: Class: Junior

Prep girls volleyball standings: SUNRISE REGION

Hospitals enjoy higher profits: CARSON CITY -- Profits earned by Nevada hospitals rose to $60.5 million last year, an increase of 10 percent, a state report says.

Local fund-raiser helps Hillary: First lady Hillary Rodham Clinton raised more than $120,000 in campaign donations for her U.S. Senate race in New York at a private cocktail party in Henderson.

Rebels must find way to slow Fleming, Air Force's air show: Steve Guiremand; Simply put, UNLV starting cornerbacks Kevin Thomas and Amar Brisco have a big problem on their hands Saturday when the Rebels host Mountain West Conference-leading Air Force at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Goodman bubbling over downtown: Erin Neff; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman senses the momentum is building for downtown redevelopment due to a series of major announcements about planned projects.

Ball scheduled for Navy's anniversary: Dick Benoit; The Las Vegas Council of the Navy League will sponsor a Navy Ball in celebration of the 225th anniversary of the Navy on Oct. 14 at the Reserve hotel-casino in Henderson.

Editorial: Review of training is correct decision: The sheriff's move follows a finding Monday by Metro's use-of-force board that a detective violated guidelines in August when he fired two shots at a suspect in a moving vehicle. The detective said he fired the shots after he saw the suspect fumble for something in the car. A hypodermic needle and drugs subsequently were discovered, but no gun was found in the car.

Boxing Schedule: At Phoenix, Az., (Univision), Jorge Arce, Mexico, vs. Alfred Virgen, Mexico, 10, junior bantamweights.

Coast attorney appointed by Musgrove to state Gaming Commission: Matt Moore; Gov. Ronnie Musgrove appointed attorney Leonard Adam "Len" Blackwell to the commission Thursday. He replaces Robert Engram of Gulfport.

The Executioner's wronged: Dean Juipe; When Bernard Hopkins fights Antwun Echols Dec. 1 in Las Vegas, it'll be the 12th defense of his International Boxing Federation middleweight title.

Swiss parent may be cutting funding for Summerlin resort: David Strow; After more than a year of financial struggles, the Regent Las Vegas has halted payments on $120 million in high-yield bonds as its parent company in Switzerland apparently declined to continue covering all of the resort's losses.

Mirage executive files federal lawsuit: The complaint repeats many of the allegations raised in a lawsuit Laura Choi filed in March in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Robinson's tough love: Are you tired of hearing about juvenile delinquency and crime? How about the boring statistics that come out of Carson City and Washington, D.C.?

Letter: Bernstein falsely accusing Ensign: I notice that most of the Bernstein supporters are young to middle-aged, while many of the Ensign supporters are seniors. Isn't this strange if Ensign really cut Medicare benefits?

Union supports North Las Vegas hospital owner in proxy battle: SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Tenet Healthcare Corp., the No. 2 U.S. hospital chain, won support of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees on Wednesday in management's fight to turn back a shareholder proxy challenge.

First lady attends low-profile fund-raiser: Angie Wagner; Invited guests were asked to contribute $1,000 each to attend a private cocktail reception at the Henderson home of a Las Vegas newspaper executive.

Catching up with: Jamar Glasper: Where he is now: Utah State

Columnist Dean Juipe: Dirty deeds could mark Tyson-Golota fight: Dean Juipe; Andrew Golota figures to have his hands full when he fights Mike Tyson Oct. 20 in suburban Detroit.

Prep football picks: Desert Pines gets nod to top Rancho: Spencer Patterson; Enough is enough. Those Jaguars of Desert Pines have accounted for three of my 10 losses on the season, so I'm jumping on the bandwagon. Some great league openers on this week's slate.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Death knell for dinner shows has sounded: Joe Delaney; A brief history of the dinner show in Las Vegas ... At first the gambling establishments -- now gaming hotel-casino complexes -- were satisfied with coffee shops with rather simple menus ... In the late 1940s there were chuck wagons, now in the form of buffets, which offered all-you-can-eat of the best of everything for a buck ... The original Thunderbird, circa 1948, had Big Joe's oyster bar and a steakhouse in addition to the coffee shop.

Choi files new suit over Korean debt collection scandal: The lawsuit repeats many of the allegations Choi has made against Mirage in a suit she filed in California Superior Court in Los Angeles and in a federal wrongful termination lawsuit in Las Vegas.

Editorial: Additional oversight welcome: It's been estimated that almost 60 percent of Las Vegas Valley residents are members of homeowners associations. Many residents are attracted to these popular associations by the fact that they and their neighbors are bound by strict guidelines, such as rules requiring them to maintain their property. These rules can prohibit motor homes from being parked in side yards or can require that a homeowner's landscape is properly maintained so it doesn't become overrun by weeds. The associations are voluntary, and if a homeowner doesn't want to abide by such rules, he can buy a home not governed under these ...

Obituaries for September 28, 2000: Luella Alexander, 73, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospice. She was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Buffalo, N.Y. A resident for 33 years, she was a retired owner of a lighting and specialties shop.

Political notebook: Gore daughter to speak at LV event: Gore, the second of Vice President Al and Tipper Gore's four children, will be the guest of honor at a Saturday dinner hosted by the National Federation of Filipino American Associations at its Fourth National Empowerment Congress at Bally's.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Voters face candidates' final push: Ruthe Deskin; 'Tis the season to be wary.

Nitro Grill closes: The $2 million restaurant opened less than 16 months ago in the Excalibur hotel-casino, which is owned by the Mandalay Resort Group.

Community news briefs for September 28, 2000: Nevada Is Not a Wasteland Day will begin noon Saturday at Morrell Park in Henderson with local environmental groups, friends and neighbors.

Setting precedent, California tribe nears agreement to build casino on new land: Michelle DeArmond; The federal government awarded the land with the mistaken, turn-of-the-century assumption that the water would eventually recede. Despite presidential orders, acts of Congress and legal rulings, the tribe never gained the use of the land or was compensated for it.

Woman sentenced for allowing daughter to gamble at Kansas City casino: A condition of Wilson's probation is that she have no contact with riverboat casinos, or face up to six months in jail and a $500 fine.

Letter: Jackson knows more than Ensign: John Ensign has no right to disrespect such a fine leader.

Business tax may by postponed until 2002: "I don't expect it to pass (in the Legislature), which means for the next two years you're going to get a full dose of what both sides want," Amodei, R-Carson City, said Wednesday at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Latest in Vegas: Gambling in taxi cabs: No, taxi riders won't be losing money as the meter rolls, but they will be able to play video poker, blackjack or slots for free while racking up coupons from local advertisers.

Solvent found under prime parcel: A solvent has been found in the ground water underneath a portion of 61 acres of premier downtown land that the city of Las Vegas wants to develop.

Police report says man killed by passengers may have been provoked: L. Anne Newell; The Salt Lake City Airport police incident report, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, said when police boarded the airplane Aug. 11, they found Jonathan Burton unconscious in the center aisle, one passenger's foot placed on his neck, another on his head and two more on his arms.

Rebels volleyball team ambushed by injuries: Deitre Collins knew before the season that her UNLV volleyball team was going to have its share of problems early on because of a combination of an inexperienced team and a tough schedule.

House passes meth-lab crackdown bill: The legislation funnels $15 million to battling the drug in "high-intensity" areas and $20 million for the Drug Enforcement Agency to reimburse state and local authorities for cleaning up seized meth labs.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Keep courts, sports separate: If the Supreme Court didn't get involved when Curt Flood challenged baseball's reserve clause 30 years ago, today's ballplayers probably would be tooling around in Chevy Blazers instead of turbocharged Lamborghinis.

Gaming Commission gives Station execs chance to talk about lawyer bonuses: "We're giving them a second chance," said commission Chairman Glen Ullery, who made the announcement Wednesday.

Devotees of Phish, Buffett flock to Las Vegas: Kirk Baird; Phish Phans and Parrot Heads: Forget all of the lame puns writers come up with for either group. Both fan bases are serious lots and deserve a serious look.

Share buybacks resumed: The Alliance board of directors previously authorized the purchase of up to 1.1 million of its 10.3 million common shares outstanding. Alliance had purchased about 85,000 shares under the authorization prior to this week's announcement.

Prep girls golf standings: SUNRISE REGION

Paris Las Vegas dealers fight for union reading: The National Federation of Gaming Employees has filed charges against the Paris hotel-casino with the National Labor Relations Board concerning the allegations.

Grand Casino wants to pull out of AirTran pact: AirTran flies into Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Tampa-St. Petersburg, Orlando, Dallas, Houston and Atlanta.

Correction: The Sun regrets its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.

Vet organization focus of veterans' ire: Questions have been raised about the nonprofit veterans group and about whether Gobel's injuries and use of a wheelchair are related to combat in the Vietnam War.

Correction for Sept. 27, 2000: Correction for Sept. 27, 2000

Wrestling Federation shares fall: The shares fell $5, or 25 percent, to $14.75 in late morning trading of 336,700, more than three times the three-month daily average. The stock had risen 16 percent since the company first sold shares to the public last October.

Show Nov. 4 at Huntridge: Promoter "Buffalo" Jim Barrier will put on a professional wrestling show Nov. 4 at the Huntridge Theatre and donate all of the proceeds to the "Friends of the Huntridge" preservation fund. Tickets will be priced at $12 and seven bouts will be scheduled, including a battle royal, with Barrier's Buffalo Wrestling Federation supplying the competitors.

Musgrove promising to name new Mississippi casino regulator soon: The commission appointments have drawn some criticism, most notably from U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., for not reflecting the state's diversity.

Name change could be in store for the Stars: Victoria Sun; The Albuquerque Dukes were the top farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1972-2000. In that time, the Dodgers had nine National League Rookies of the Year:

Teachers snub plan by Guinn for state surplus: CARSON CITY -- A proposal by Gov. Kenny Guinn to reduce the size of kindergarten classes failed to receive support Wednesday from a group of educators and school officials considering how to spend state surplus funds.

UNLV women name director: The UNLV women's basketball team has named Jan Bethea its new director of operations, head coach Regina Miller announced Wednesday. Bethea comes to Las Vegas from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association in Lilburn, Ga., where she was the events manager for the High School All-America game. She was responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of the game that featured 20 of the top high school senior girls from across the country.

Royal Bank of Canada buying U.S. securities firm: TORONTO -- Royal Bank of Canada said today it will acquire securities firm Dain Rauscher Corp. in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion.

U.S. surrenders soccer gold; Jones triumphs: SYDNEY, Australia -- Olympic history, the sequel.

Wynn denies rumors that he'll sell the Desert Inn: Richard N. Velotta and David Strow; Steve Wynn's top executives today denied reports that the casino mogul plans to sell the Desert Inn, rather than imploding the property and building a massive new megaresort in its place.

Johnson has Jags standing tall in '00: Spencer Patterson; Cornell Johnson had the kind of freshman football season most kids only dream about, averaging more than 100 yards per game as his school's starting varsity tailback.

Profit rises despite decline in deliveries for Kaufman and Broad: K&B said it earned $44.6 million or $1.14 per share, up from $38.2 million or 78 cents in the year-ago quarter. The 1999 quarter's figure included an extraordinary loss of $18.2 million on secondary mortgage trading.

Henderson seniors express outrage over planned development: Greg Harman; Hundreds of Henderson senior citizens packed the Desert Willows Community Center on Wednesday night expressing anger over what they consider fraudulent sales tactics employed by Phoenix-based developer Del Webb.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Football class of 2000 shows off its skills: Spencer Patterson; Coming off a year that saw no fewer than 13 area football players sign with Division I colleges, Southern Nevada's Class of 2001 certainly had a tough act to follow.

Michelin tires set for Explorers: DETROIT -- Ford Motor Co. will rely on Michelin to supply the majority of tires for the most popular versions of the Explorer sport utility vehicle, the company said today.

Del Papa files suit over flier: CARSON CITY -- A civil suit has been filed by Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa seeking $5,000 in fines against Station Casinos, one of its vice presidents and a political consultant and his firm for violating Nevada law in the financing and distribution of anonymous campaign material.

LV man arrested on securities fraud charge: Nathan Torosian, also known as Nichan Torosian and Nishan Torosian, was charged with security fraud, selling unregistered securities, doing business without a license, racketeering, and crimes against a person 65 or older. He was booked into the Clark County Detention Center.

Trial in killings of four to start: Greg Tuttle; Jury selection was set to begin today in the murder trial of a man accused of gunning down four people in front of a 4-year-old girl who later described him as "Scary Eyes."

Soft money dominates local political ads: The nation's two major political parties have taken center stage in the television advertising war involving U.S. Senate candidates John Ensign and Ed Bernstein.

Malone resurfaces after painful defeat: Adrienne Packer; For anyone wondering what went through Clark County Commissioner Lance Malone's mind during his punishing primary loss to opponent Chip Maxfield, the answer is simple.

City's ethics panel accused of conflicts: Erin Neff; Before the city's Ethics Review Board can hear a complaint about alleged conflicts of interest by a council member, it must clean up conflicts in its own house.