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Print edition for August 2, 2001

Gilley's saloon sued over bull ride injury
Roger and Shelly Polillo, who attended dinner at Gilley's on Sep. 14, 1999, sued the hotel-casino, Gilley's and Brent Holden, the operator of its bull ride attraction, in Clark County District Court on Monday.
Another $80 million committed to casino expansion
The new expansion plan, which was approved Wednesday by the city's planning board, calls for an additional 28,000 square feet of casino space with 950 slot machines; a 19,500-square-foot grand lobby and entryway, expanded buffet areas and facade improvements.
Panel: Internet casinos seen as lucrative
Kevin Ferguson
Las Vegas casino operators could be better off launching Internet casinos instead of expanding with real casinos into newer markets if Nevada gaming regulators permit online gambling, a panel of industry analysts said Wednesday.
Threat of teacher shortage may be over
George Ann Rice, assistant superintendent for personnel, said Wednesday the district has about 1,328 teachers line up for fall employment.
Changes in ethics procedure disputed
Diana Sahagun
Changes in the way the city of Las Vegas handles ethics complaints could unfairly benefit Michael Mack and Larry Brown, said an attorney whose client has lodged a complaint against the city councilmen.
Business briefs for August 2, 2001
WASHINGTON -- An appeals court refused today to reconsider its decision that Microsoft illegally mingled its Windows operating system and Internet browser, handing the software giant a setback in its four-year antitrust battle with the government.
Councilman's death leads to feud over replacement
The death of popular Mesquite City Councilman Chuck Hackleman has led to a dispute over how he should be replaced on the council.
Bush picks Reno judge
Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., recommended Hicks to fill one of two new positions included in a bill signed in 1999 by President Clinton.
Dart days: Advocates seek ways to revive game's sagging popularity
Tourney
Aladdin managers reassure employees about corporate news
David Strow
While confusion reigned over who is in control of the $1.2 billion Aladdin hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip, Aladdin's top executives tried to calm resort employees, saying little change should be expected in the resort's operations.
NFL 2001 schedule
WEEK 1
Columnist Dean Juipe: Ayala could be in for another close decision against Adams
Dean Juipe
Paulie Ayala has mastered the art of winning a close fight, which is timely in that he figures to have another one Saturday night.
Letter: Police chief, pharmacist deserve medals
Upon the disclosure, the chief of the North Las Vegas Police Department investigated the matter and terminated the police officer, apparently for obtaining multiple drug prescriptions from multiple physicians.
Venetian out of awards program
By Timothy Pratt
Amid opposition from the Culinary Union and some of its own board members, the Latin Chamber of Commerce has decided to cancel plans for holding its 13th annual awards banquet at the Venetian in September or October.
Fouled language: Experts speak out about the effects of profanity's prevalence
Kirk Baird
It's not entirely true to say cursing has become cool. For many that's always been the case.
Stadium would be considered, but only for major-league club
Diana Sahagun
Though the Oakland A's-to-Las Vegas rumors were quickly quashed Wednesday, the city of Las Vegas offered a glimmer of hope for a potential major-league franchise.
Las Vegas sailors participate in premiere of 'Pearl Harbor' film
Dick Benoit
Two Las Vegas sailors pulled some interesting duty recently when their ship made port in Hawaii.
Editorial: Nuke waste dump oversight is intact
Nevada Reps. Jim Gibbons, a Republican, and Shelley Berkley, a Democrat, lobbied their colleagues to oppose this measure. It worked this time, but the nuclear power industry won't meekly retreat. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Texas, who sponsored the measure, said he would bring it up again later this year. This was a temporary victory, but it still was key in the state's fight against this project, which threatens the health and safety of Nevadans.
Junqueira not upholding Ganassi tradition
Mike Harris
Bruno Junqueira's CART resume has one glaring omission after a half-season - no wins.
Letter: Clinton-Bush gap almost comical
If the shrub's chief strategist (genius?) planned his speech on the same day as Clinton's speech in Harlem, he should immediately be relieved of duty. The contrast between the two is almost comical: Clinton is presidential, articulate and certain; Bush is fumbling, hesitant, a mere caricature of a leader.
Letter: Central Valley would survive
All four California counties with unemployment higher than 11 percent are agricultural counties in the Central Valley. The labor is there for a decent wage and working conditions, and two counties have begun "resettlement" programs for unemployed farm workers.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Del Mar
1st Race -- Paris Orbit -- Draws good inner post for mile opener, Desormeaux scales Hess trainee, jockey--trainer team is dangerous. Jaklin's Traveler -- Draws the wood here, Berrio aboard Avila trainee, like top pick -- this jockey-trainer combination is productive pair. Value Play -- Lil Sister Stich
Reid, Ensign seeking review of hazardous cargo shipments
Nevada's U.S. senators are calling attention to the dangers of shipping hazardous materials after the discovery of a damaged nuclear waste container on a truck en route to the Nevada Test Site.
Community briefs for August 2, 2001
A fire station expected to open next month in North Las Vegas Wednesday was named in honor of a former firefighter who died of cancer a year ago.
Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Nevada is more than Clark County
Ruthe Deskin
Did someone say you can't go home again?
$500,000 settlement OK'd for man shot by officer
Jace Radke
The North Las Vegas City Council has authorized its city attorney to offer a $500,000 settlement to a man shot by a SWAT officer last year.
Evernham trying to build dynasty
Mike Harris
INDIANAPOLIS - After Ray Evernham's cars dominated the NASCAR circuit for a few years, he looked around for an even bigger challenge.
Complaints of abuse in nursing homes on the rise
CARSON CITY -- Complaints concerning abuse of elderly patients in Nevada nursing homes are on the rise, but state officials say the problem here is not as alarming as it is nationally.
Regents to vote on Robinson as A.D.
Steve Guiremand
At the Aug. 16-17 State Board of Regents meeting in Reno, UNLV president Dr. Carol Harter will request board approval of the following measures:
Gordon dives for privacy
Dick Brinster
Unlike most famous drivers, Jeff Gordon can pursue his favorite hobby in near solitude 125 feet under water.
Fight schedule
Friday
City to take longer look at work cards
Angela Soo
Although they say the rules about work cards need to be reformed, Las Vegas City Council members are not willing to entirely drop the process they say helps protect people from criminals.
Social workers protest probation in child-sex case
Kim Smith
One dozen state social workers watched in anger Wednesday as one of their former co-workers was sentenced to five years' probation for sexually abusing five emotionally handicapped children.
Columnist Joe Delaney: High prices may have led to show's demise
Joe Delaney
Show prices are determined by show-goers ... Show prices are made higher than necessary when hotels abdicate their responsibility to middlemen, require rental fees and resort to four-wall and two-wall deals ... Show-goers can close shows that are priced too high for the value by not attending, as was the case with Robert Goulet, who closed at Venetian last week.
Sexual assault defendant testifies it was consensual
Erica Johnson
A Las Vegas man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting two women and videotaping the incidents said, under cross-examination Wednesday, he loved the alleged victims and thought the sex was consensual.
Obituaries for August 2, 2001
Wanita B. Alldridge, 77, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. She was born March 9, 1924, in Fort Worth, Texas. A resident for 39 years, she was a hospital housekeeper and was a former president of the Las Vegas Eagles Lodge.
Reardon delivers for Western with 12 Ks
Spencer Patterson
Given a chance to extend his team's playoff run and his own American Legion career, Western's Paul Reardon left nothing to chance Wednesday night.
News briefs for August 2, 2001
A March 25 trial date has been set for former Community College of Southern Nevada Associate Vice President Orlando Sandoval, who has been charged with the gross misdemeanor of unlawfully employing a relative.
Where I Stand--Mike O'Callaghan: Don't fear the homeless
WE FIND IT EASY TO CRITICIZE Mayor Oscar Goodman's view of the homeless, but not many people do understand their plight. The mayor's past record shows he does have concern for people who need help. Also, the pushing of the homeless from one place to another started long before he was elected to public office.
Friday's horse racing entries
Post Time 4 p.m.
Editorial: Quicker detection is the key
It's not that uncommon for medical researchers to be frustrated by what triggers leukemia clusters or, for that matter, what causes many other life-threatening diseases. Getting an early start in investigating these diseases is critical, because it can save lives, so that is why it is promising that Senate Assistant Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., are working together on legislation that would create a national tracking system for chronic diseases. Reid has said the establishment of a comprehensive system would be an important tool to alert scientists quickly to the development of disease clusters.
Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Alderman's Neon lights up Pro Stock record
The new Dodge Neon R/T wasted no time in making a splash in the NHRA Pro Stock category.
Casino chairman bought shares
Trump bought the shares, worth about $507,000, from July 16 to July 20, according to the Washington Service, which tracks trading by company insiders. Trump paid $1.96 to $1.99 a share, the service said. The shares fell 5 cents to $1.80 Wednesday.
Ex-Colts QB to serve more time
Marion Superior Court Judge Grant Hawkins issued the sentence Wednesday despite a plea by Schlichter's mother that her son receive more rehabilitation for a gambling addiction instead of prison time.
Nevada claims adjusters sue over wages
Six claims adjusters in Farmers' Las Vegas and Washoe County offices, on behalf of a class of more than 100 Farmers' senior and special claims adjusters, sued the companies and Susan Bithell, Farmers' state executive for Nevada, in Clark County District Court.
'A simple no:' LV group, A's officials say team hasn't been sold
Steve Addy
Until further notice, local fans will still have to rely on the 51s for their pro baseball fix.
Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Hikes scheduled for full moon
Paula DelGiudice
Outdoors enthusiasts and night owls can take advantage of the full moon this weekend with some special activities on nearby public lands.
U.S. slowdown hurting demand for LV casinos
David Strow
The Las Vegas Strip is seeing a protracted downturn in room rates, a leading gaming analyst said today.
Hypnotist, sued by Venetian, sues customer
Grace Leong
Las Vegas hypnotist and financial adviser Marshall Sylver was accused by the Venetian hotel-casino of allegedly failing to pay $201,000 in gaming debts after a check he allegedly issued bounced.
Dust could stall projects at Apex
Nobody lives there, and there are no previously identified environmental treasures.
Las Vegas area fishing report
Over the weekend several boaters reported to the Nevada Division of Wildlife that they caught stripers in open water between Saddle Island and Black Island. The fish, which ranged from three to five pounds, were caught from the surface with Jumpin' Minnow lures.
Las Vegas feels squeeze from convention, trade show slowdown
Corporations and associations are tightening their belts for conventions and meetings in response to the slowing U.S. economy and Las Vegas is starting to feel the squeeze.
UNLV coaches take steps to avert heat-related illness
Steve Guiremand
Even before Wednesday morning's stunning death of Minnesota Vikings All-Pro offensive tackle Korey Stringer to heat stroke, UNLV head football coach John Robinson respected the frequent triple-digit summer heat of Las Vegas.
Vegas casino companies deny throwing their weight around
Jason Straziuso
JACKSON, Miss. -- Two operators of Vicksburg casinos argued Wednesday before Mississippi's high court they didn't exert undo influence over regulators' consideration of a proposed gambling house along the Big Black River.
Southwest Airlines removing in-flight telephones
The change, which will occur over the next year, will save Southwest money on maintenance and reduce weight, therefore cutting fuel consumption. Besides the phones installed in the seatbacks of Southwest Boeing 737s, the system includes wiring and a control box in the plane's belly.
Panel to review county operation
Adrienne Packer
A committee composed of six politically active members is being charged with streamlining county government.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Reports on A's are way off base
An excited Oakland A's fan -- which is unbelievable in itself -- was on the telephone, asking what I thought about the reports that the A's had been sold and might be moving to Las Vegas.
Hogs salivating at Rebel rematch
Ron Higgins
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- It's not often you get such a quick rematch with the last opponent that left a bad taste in your mouth.
Swimming Hall of Fame considers relocating to Las Vegas area
Las Vegas is on a short list of cities under consideration to be the new home of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Auto racing schedules, winners and points standings
Feb. 18 - Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Michael Waltrip)
Mack is back in City Council seat
Diana Sahagun
Las Vegas Councilman Michael Mack said the chair he occupies during City Council meetings will no longer be vacant.
Locals take cautious approach in heat
Spencer Patterson
Coming just two weeks before the start of high school football practice in Southern Nevada, the death of NFL player Korey Stringer Wednesday served as yet another reminder of the constant threat of heat-related illnesses.
Guinn seeks halt of Yucca work
Gov. Kenny Guinn has asked Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham to stop work at the proposed high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain while an independent investigation is conducted into an alleged conflict of interest involving a Chicago-based law firm.
Regents might help fund State College in Henderson
CARSON CITY -- The State College in Henderson, whose private fundraising efforts are falling short of predictions, may get some help from the board of regents of the University and Community College System, which meets this month in Reno.

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