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Archive for August 24, 2001

Locals flock to Arizona in lottery rush: Jeffrey Libby; For the past seven days, ever since the multistate Powerball lottery hit $150 million, a warped, clapboard roadhouse about 30 miles south of Hoover Dam has absorbed waves of Las Vegans, who, of all things, ...; 11:55 a.m.

Clinton: Look at nuke sites other than Yucca: Jeff German and Ed Koch; Former President Bill Clinton said today the country should consider alternatives to burying nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain.; 11:54 a.m.

Goodman revisits Internet gaming venture: Diana Sahagun; Mayor Oscar Goodman is reviving his idea of selling the use of the city's name and seal to an Internet casino.; 11:50 a.m.

Subcontractors sue mall: Statewide Fire Protection sued Aladdin hotel-casino owner Aladdin Gaming LLC, Aladdin Bazaar LLC, owner of the mall. and its tenant, Ibiza restaurant, in Clark County District Court. Statewide alleges they defaulted on a $30,100 payment ...; 11:49 a.m.

Rudin lawyer under fire for movie project: Kim Smith; Michael Amador, former attorney for convicted killer Margaret Rudin, said Thursday that he is scripting an independent film focusing on his role in the case.; 11:49 a.m.

Homeless advocates decry Fremont Street treatment: Angela Soo; Homeless advocates say Fremont Street Experience officials challenged their First Amendment rights Thursday when security personnel tried to prevent them from distributing fliers calling for the immediate opening of the MASH village homeless shelter.; 11:31 a.m.

Services are held for two children killed in van fire: Keith Paul; Funeral services took place today for the two children who died Saturday after a fire started inside their family's van.; 11:31 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Gaughan lands truck ride for next year: Brendan Gaughan is expected to be named to replace Scott Riggs as driver of the No. 2 Ultra Motorsports Dodge for the 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season, the Sun has learned.; 11:27 a.m.

Candidate moving for chance to face Kenny: Adrienne Packer; Esther Quisenberry is going to move for the chance to unseat Clark County Commissioner Erin Kenny.; 11:26 a.m.

Slain men in North Las Vegas were sought in drive-by killings: Keith Paul; Two 19-year-old men found slain Wednesday in a North Las Vegas neighborhood that has been gripped by gang violence were being sought by detectives in connection with a deadly drive-by shooting.; 11:25 a.m.

Goodman balks at providing city funds for homeless shelter: Diana Sahagun; Clark County's challenge for the city of Las Vegas to help fund the MASH Village winter shelter is getting a lukewarm response from Mayor Oscar Goodman.; 11:25 a.m.

Blaze heightens house proximity debate: How close is too close for comfort when it comes to the spaces between houses?; 11:23 a.m.

Post office squashes ant program: By Emily Richmond; Don't mail the ants.; 11:23 a.m.

Arrival of cult specialist in Las Vegas stirs debate: Stacy J. Willis; The word "cult" is burrowing through the Las Vegas faith community on the eve of a visit from an international specialist in controversial religious groups.; 11:22 a.m.

Nevada Bell sister company criticized: Critics are asking the Public Utilities Commission to delay approval of Pac Bell's long-distance application.; 11:20 a.m.

Holdout DI homeowners may appeal OK of Wynn resort: David Strow; Steve Wynn received a permit from Clark County Thursday night to build his latest Strip megaresort at the site of the Desert Inn, despite the protests of two Desert Inn homeowners he has been fighting ...; 11:17 a.m.

Coast Resorts expanding Summerlin hotel-casino: David Strow; Coast Resorts Inc. posted strong financial results for the second quarter, driven primarily by its newest hotel-casino, the Suncoast.; 11:16 a.m.

LV tech firm inching toward delisting: Kevin Ferguson; Less than two years ago Las Vegas-based PurchasePro was making national headlines as one of the darlings of the New Economy. Its shares traded as high as $175.; 11:15 a.m.

Shuffle Master reports record quarter: The gaming supply company reported net income of $3.2 million, 17 cents a share, on revenue of $12.6 million. That compares with net income of $2 million, 12 cents a share, on revenue of $9.2 ...; 11:12 a.m.

Mandalay sees no threat from Palms: David Strow; As expected, Mandalay Resort Group of Las Vegas on Thursday reported a significant decline in net income for the quarter ending July 31.; 11:11 a.m.

Goossen out at America Presents: Dean Juipe; Boxing promoter Dan Goossen, synonymous with the America Presents firm he co-founded in 1996, has been forced out as president and chief operating officer.; 11:11 a.m.

San Diego State still trying to right the ship: Steve Guiremand; Facts and figures on the San Diego State Aztecs:; 11:11 a.m.

Renewal up today: The commission renewed the licenses of the Majestic Star and Trump on Thursday. Still to be decided was whether the commission would approve the license renewal for the Horseshoe Casino riverboat, which is owned by ...; 11:09 a.m.

51s beaten in 10 innings: Victoria Sun; Those who showed up at Cashman Field Thursday night saw the Las Vegas 51s slim hopes of overtaking Sacramento atop the Pacific Coast League's South Division grow even slimmer by losing to the Fresno Grizzlies ...; 11:09 a.m.

Nevada Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit over slot machine promotion: The court said Stanley Shaftel should have filed his complaint first with the state Gaming Control Board.; 11:08 a.m.

News mixed on direction of U.S. economy: The weakness in manufacturing continued to reflect slumping demand by businesses for new equipment. This weakness, however, has been offset by continued strong consumer demand, which so far has been enough to keep the yearlong ...; 11:06 a.m.

Software installations boost Acres Gaming profits: The Las Vegas-based company reported net income of $1.7 million, 16 cents a share, on revenue of $13.6 million for the company's fiscal fourth quarter ending June 30.; 11:04 a.m.

You can't keep a good QB down: Steve Guiremand; Sun football writer Steve Guiremand profiles 10 potential impact players who could make -- or break -- UNLV's 2001 football season. This is the last in a 10-part series.; 10:58 a.m.

CCSN opens its second season Saturday night: Returning as sophomores for CCSN coach Ric Grennel's team are strikers Claire Howard (Clark) and Amber Woodward (Bishop Gorman); fullbacks Angel Lewis (Valley), Melissa Recchio (Bonanza) and Sarah Watson (Cheyenne); midfielders Dawn De La Gtorre ...; 10:56 a.m.

McGruder transfers to UNLV: Steve Guiremand; Former Cheyenne High School star Lynn McGruder, a first team Las Vegas Sun Super 11 pick in 2000, has decided to transfer to UNLV.; 10:56 a.m.

Company covers state costs in pharmacy fraud: Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa said Rite Aid did not know about the fraudulent acts of pharmacist James B. Beck, who pleaded guilty to felony Medicaid fraud in August 2000.; 10:55 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Ghanem remains intriguing: Dean Juipe; At the risk of being overly sentimental, I decided to write this "before" instead of "after."; 10:55 a.m.

Legislation raises question about what a majority is: Adrienne Packer; A state law preventing elected boards from taking action without affirmative votes from the majority of the entire board may not apply in all cases, Las Vegas attorneys said.; 10:53 a.m.

Actors, musicians ready for charity game at Cox: Victoria Sun; If you've ever watched an NBA game, undoubtedly you've seen various celebrities scattered throughout the crowd.; 10:52 a.m.

Insurance increase for state workers creates emergency: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn may ask the Legislative Interim Finance Committee for an emergency appropriation to help cover an increase in health insurance premiums for state employees that is expected to hit 22 ...; 10:52 a.m.

Clean-air buses replace trolleys: Diana Sahagan; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman on Thursday christened the city's six new clean-air buses with a bottle of champagne, saying the city is leading the way to improve air quality.; 10:51 a.m.

News briefs for August 24, 2001: A 21-year-old Las Vegas man was arrested Thursday in connection with the April slaying of a 17-year-old girl whose body was found in Henderson.; 10:48 a.m.

Nevada taxable sales grow -- but at at slower rate: CARSON CITY -- Taxable sales in June, a key indicator of the Nevada economy, posted a 2.4 percent increase over last year -- the smallest percentage gain in 14 months.; 10:37 a.m.

Cecola withdrawn as candidate for black book: CARSON CITY -- The state Gaming Control Board backed down in its nomination of Sam Cecola for the Black Book because its "case fell apart," says the lawyer for Cecola.; 10:37 a.m.

Baldwin Racing, Darland draw spots up front: Baldwin Racing's Ford F-150, with Jim Baldwin sharing driving duties with his sons Jason and Josh, will be the first vehicle to leave the starting line, leading the field in the featured Trophy-Truck division. Darling ...; 10:20 a.m.

Keystone Academy plan rejected: Terry Webster; A plan to amend the Keystone Academy Charter School program Thursday was voted down by the Clark County School Board.; 10:12 a.m.

New teachers told they have only a week to get on track: Terry Webster; How long does it take to tell whether the coming school year will be a success?; 10:12 a.m.

Protesters complain about Edison at School Board: Terry Webster; A protest over Edison Schools' arrival in the Clark County School District ended Thursday night with police escorting a group of community activists from the Education Center board room.; 10:12 a.m.

Corrections: Corrections; 10:09 a.m.

Letter: Added charges are out of hand: We now have a state agency telling us we have to contribute, via Nevada Power and other utilities jumping on the bandwagon, to assist low-income families with their utility bills. I was under the impression ...; 10:07 a.m.

Letter: Bush cares only about the rich: I blame President Bush on both counts. The tax cut is an obvious cause. But Bush, in his campaign, made a big claim that the economy was already going downhill at the end of the ...; 10:06 a.m.

Letter: Negligence of parents isn't taken seriously: Our district attorney won't prosecute this woman, either, but he certainly has opened the door to allowing people to be both negligent and homicidal.; 10:06 a.m.

Editorial: Public defender should know better: County spokesman Doug Bradford said that Harris, who is neither blind nor licensed, was unaware of the law. That's hard to believe, but if this isn't a well-known law, then it should be. There could ...; 10:05 a.m.

Editorial: Bridging gap isn't sure thing: A variety of competing interest groups want dramatically different uses for this land. Environmentalists want much of it set aside so that environmentally sensitive land is protected. Recreation groups want to use it for hunting ...; 10:05 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Harold Weller: Culture thrives in Vegas: TO MANY, the idea of cultural development in Las Vegas is an oxymoron -- the two terms just don't seem to match. Even though Las Vegas is known as the entertainment capital of the world, ...; 10:03 a.m.

Can't judge Utah artist's books by their covers: As a fine artist studying narrative painting during the early 1980s, Utah artist Sue Cotter was always looking for a better way to communicate with people through her artwork.; 9:53 a.m.

The Bullring at LVMS point standings: Driver points standings for the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: NASCAR; 9:53 a.m.

Local artist takes this year's Harvest Festival spotlight: Kimberley McGee; It's Christmas in August for the craft connoisseur.; 9:52 a.m.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 2 p.m.; 9:51 a.m.

PCL box: Fresno-Las Vegas: E -- Ricketts. DP Fresno 2. LOB -- Fresno 11, Las Vegas 12. 2B-- Mota, Pena. 3B -- Minor. HR -- Ransom, Hiatt. SF -- Ransom. SB -- Powell, Christensen.; 9:49 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: 'Big Elvis' organizes big homage to the King: By Jerry Fink; Please, a moment of silence ...; 9:48 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Dangerfield's career mirrors that of Churchill: Joe Delaney; Rodney Dangerfield is the Winston Churchill of standup comedy ... Churchill got little or no respect the first 50 years of his life; there was a succession of failures ... In fact he was 66 ...; 9:47 a.m.

Datebook: More than 200 exhibitors will present their handmade crafts at the Las Vegas Harvest Festival craft show, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m today and Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas ...; 9:45 a.m.

County provides free classes for employees to learn Spanish: By Timothy Pratt; Community College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty member Jose Perez had just finished telling his students that Spanish was a lot easier to learn than English.; 9:42 a.m.

'Tortilla Soup' a tasty concoction: Max Jacobson; The Latino community may not yet realize it, but the new film "Tortilla Soup" -- a retelling of Ang Lee's Chinese cinematic fable "Eat, Drink, Man, Woman" -- has the potential to change the way ...; 9:41 a.m.

Community news briefs for August 24, 2001: The North Las Vegas Police Officers Association will hold an intersection fund-raising drive Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit schoolchildren.; 9:38 a.m.

Busch qualifying results: At Bristol Motor Speedway; 9:32 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Del Mar: 1st Race -- Bounty Bay -- Gomez scales Canani trainee for owners Wygod, needs crafty trip from post draw for the mile run, Bounty may pay off in opener. Foreign Affairs -- Draws good rail ...; 9:32 a.m.

This week's races: NASCAR WINSTON CUP; 9:30 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Treasures to be had at town auction: Psst, buddy.; 9:27 a.m.

Pay to play: Most days around 11 a.m. two anxious young men pace the sidewalk in front of the New Frontier handing out coupons to performances of "Illusions & Beyond."; 9:24 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Howling good times at NY-NY: Kate Maddox; New York-New York will add a much-needed shot of sexy when Coyote Ugly opens at the property in late October. The bar, based on last year's cheesy chick-flick of the same name, plans to capitalize ...; 9:15 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Local chefs to support ailing Palladin: When word came that acclaimed Chef Jean-Louis Palladin had been stricken with lung cancer it was a shocker. Jean-Louis is one of the kindest, funniest, most irrepressible chefs I know. His zest for life, his ...; 9:08 a.m.

Impeccable impersonations featured in 'Stars of the Strip': Joe Delaney; "Stars of the Strip," a longrunning success in the Lady Luck showroom, co-stars Robbie Howard and the Walkers -- Bill, Greg and Kathy -- and features three exceptional, very versatile musicians. Howard and the Walkers ...; 9:03 a.m.

Obituaries for August 24, 2001: Stanley E. Bailey, 71, of Las Vegas died Wednesday. He was born Feb. 17, 1930, in Washington. A resident for 16 years, he was an Army veteran.; 9:02 a.m.

Retractable-roof stadium could help fans beat the heat: At Bank One Ballpark in Phoenix fans can enjoy major league baseball in cozy 70-degree conditions while others outside cope with summer temperatures that can pass 110 degrees.; 4:56 a.m.

Road Warrior: Somehow, it isn't surprising to learn that the first group Willie Nelson performed with was John Raycjeck's Bohemian Polka Band.; 4:53 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Scars of abuse not always apparent: The caller said she's invisible.; 4:52 a.m.

LV facing big-league hurdles for pro team: Steve Kanigher and Diana Sahagun; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman looks at the former Union Pacific railroad yard and envisions a venue for big league sports.; 4:51 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Springfield gets birthday surprise: Kate Maddox; Rick Springfield had an extra birthday surprise on Thursday night. After being serenaded and toasted by hundreds of his fans, the "EFX Alive" star held a quiet celebration with his wife, Barbara, kids and close ...; 4:49 a.m.

Job creation is wild card in Internet gambling: David Strow; Las Vegas, 2010.; 4:48 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Classic Hank: Medicare struggles to meet health needs: Every week the Sun will run one of Hank's Where I Stand columns, recalling his finer momentsas a chronicler of the late 20th century. We call this feature "Classic Hank."; 4:47 a.m.

Artwork worth price of the pass: Kimberley McGee; Annual passes to recreation areas, water parks and other vacation spots were stuffed in the pockets of thousands of families this summer.; 4:47 a.m.

LV teen comes away from camp with enthusiasm for science: Rebecca Malone; Spending hours in a lab studying science is not something Ashley Christensen saw herself doing as a child, but now it is an activity she looks forward to.; 4:47 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Mystery of Binion valuables lives on: NEARLY THREE YEARS have passed since Ted Binion was killed. His death no longer is a mystery.; 4:30 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Bishop Joseph A. Pepe: Faith is gift from God: SOME YEARS AGO on a Sunday afternoon I was in the parish offices when I received a call from a nearby hospital requesting that I come to baptize and confirm a newborn infant near death.; 4:30 a.m.

Columnist Sandy Thompson: Parents should head back to school, too: Sandy Thompson; AS CHILDREN prepare to return to Las Vegas Valley classrooms this week, so should their parents.; 4:30 a.m.

Editorial: Resurrect search for waste site: At one time Deaf Smith County, Texas; Hanford, Wash.; and Yucca Mountain all were being studied to see which site would be the best to store nuclear waste, but in 1987 Congress targeted Nevada as ...; 4:30 a.m.

Editorial: 'Net gaming is still a bad wager for city: The mayor so far is refusing to say what Internet company is interested this time. But he is excited about the additional money that he believes the city would receive from a licensing agreement, which ...; 4:29 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Poll gauges online gaming views: IN A WORLD that has grown more accepting of gaming, the American public remains strongly opposed to Internet wagering, mainly because people fear that kids will place bets and that compulsive gambling will metastasize.; 4:29 a.m.

Letter: King George W. leads us down the wrong path: Bush is not just interested in undoing advances gained during the Clinton administration, but also destroying Social Security and Medicare and other social programs that have brought a sense of economic stability to the nation. ...; 4:29 a.m.

Letter: Clinton's HMO plan made sense: The bill that President Bush is willing to sign, the Republican bill, has no enforcement teeth and will supersede current law in those states which have already passed patients' rights legislation, leaving patients in those ...; 4:29 a.m.

Guest columnist Sen. Robert Byrd: Barbarian acts from a civilized society: In all too many cases, we have moved away from small farms, where animals are treated with dignity and respect, to large corporate farms where animals are treated as nothing more than unfeeling commodities.; 2:51 a.m.

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