Print edition for June 4, 2001

Energy measure passes: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- After two losing efforts in the Assembly, the GOP has come out on top of a renewable-energy issue that has dogged the Legislature for months.

Business People: At Nevada State Bank, Paula Day is special projects officer and Myrna Berends is administrative officer.

Inquest jury rules officer justified in shooting: Officer Keith Borders, 34, was one of several officers who responded to a domestic dispute call that turned into a brief standoff at 5820 W. Desert Inn Road near Jones Boulevard April 28 about 8:30 p.m.

Gaming People: Mike Coppert is vice president customer service and Reed Alewel is vice president sales at Acres Gaming.

McCarran to land new technology in 2002: McCarran International Airport will be one of 33 airports nationwide to receive sophisticated new technology designed to prevent collisions on and near runways.

Redistricting talks continue: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn is prepared to convene a special session of the Legislature if lawmakers do not reach a deal on reapportionment today.

Flatlands: Valley's building boom takes its toll on residents' tires: Erica Johnson; Sloane Vlaisavich spent part of her one day off last week in the waiting area of Discount Tire Co. on Nellis Boulevard near Bonanza Road. She has had two flat tires in the past two months as a result of nails and screws construction crews have left behind on Las Vegas Valley roadways.

Court rules against death of killer: WASHINGTON -- Jurors who sentenced a retarded killer to death did not get clear instructions about how to weigh the defendant's mental abilities against the severity of his crime, the Supreme Court ruled today.

Doubling of sewage output sought: The three major wastewater treatment plants in the Las Vegas Valley are asking the state's permission to double the amount of treated sewage they are dumping into the Las Vegas Wash.

Arizona, Nevada top list: Arizona led all other states during the 1992-99 period, turning in an average growth rate of 7.3 percent. Neighboring Nevada was not far behind with average growth of 7.0 percent, according to a new report on economic activity during what has become the country's longest economic expansion.

CART results: At The Milwaukee Mile

Officers identified in shooting death of man: Jace Radke; Metro Police this morning released the names of two gang unit officers who shot and killed a 21-year-old man over the weekend wanted in connection with a Henderson homicide.

Editorial: Nice start in looking far ahead: It is important that the senators suggested this opening would be the start of a dialogue between developers, environmentalists, federal agencies and local governments in determining how the land might be used. Too often in the West, with its large tracts of federal lands, there can be a chasm of differences, especially between business interests and environmentalists. Sometimes the disagreements are so stark that they can't be bridged, but if these antagonists can all get together in the same room, over time they might even acknowledge that they share more common ground than they realize.

Wire mire: Confusion can reign while connecting electronic equipment: Kirk Baird; The same can be true for anyone new to home-theater equipment.

Fallon leukemia victim, 10, dies: Adam Jernee, one of 14 children diagnosed with childhood leukemia linked to Fallon, died Sunday.

Lawmakers offer budget with 18 percent increase: CARSON CITY -- After months of changes, cuts and new fees, the Legislature has unveiled its $3.78 billion general fund budget for the coming two years, with an estimated 51 percent going to education from kindergarten through college.

Veteran DA's chief deputy Koot retiring: Kim Smith; Michael O'Callaghan calls him the "heart and soul" of the office. Gary Guymon describes him as "wonderful advocate" and Oscar Goodman says he's a tough, "junkyard dog."

Community briefs for June 4, 2001: United Blood Services, 6930 W. Charleston Blvd., is offering the following locations for its blood drives:

Internet gambling winner sought by police: A press release from the Caribbean-based InterCasino says a Hawaii man who calls himself "Moosed" won the jackpot with a royal flush.

National gains time to talk with Icahn: First quarter loss

Columnist Dean Juipe: Only question is whether 76ers win one: Dean Juipe; It's an axiom that long shots and underdogs have heard since the beginning of organized sports.

Bully Bill might be used to protect gay teens at school: Kris Hill; Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens don't feel safe in school, a national report released last week says, and state governments and school districts are doing little to help them feel safe.

NHRA results: At Route 66 Raceway

Letter: Students' parents must fork it over: My Social Security benefits increased a truly exorbitant 3 percent this year. Of course, my Medicare premium also increased to help consume this COLA. What am I supposed to do? On my fixed income, I don't have the luxury of raising taxes to cover the difference. My only option is to grin and bear it!

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Belmont may be more than 2-horse duel: Ralph Siraco; Although NBC television -- racing's new Triple Crown network -- has been promoting Saturday's Belmont Stakes as a rubber match between Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos and Preakness Stakes winner Point Given, the third jewel of the spring classics is anything but a two-horse race.

Legislative briefs for June 4, 2001: The Senate today was expected to pass the final hurdle on a bill that would require the state to conduct a sweeping racial profiling study.

NASCAR Winston Cup MBNA Platinum 400 results: At Dover Downs International Speedway

After dad's death, football star lands at Foothill: Spencer Patterson; They only have two years of varsity football under their belts, but the fledgling Foothill Falcons could be the odds-on favorites to capture the 4A Sunrise Region when the prep season rolls around this fall.

Rebellious teenagers face more charges: Keith Paul; Teens who made a getaway to the hot roof of a youth jail Friday, apparently upset over stricter release requirements, now find themselves facing additional charges and likely longer stays in confinement.

Sample ready to make ring return: Dean Juipe; It hasn't been by his choice, but David Sample has remained out of the public eye for quite some time.

Tecate SCORE Baja 500 results: TROPHY TRUCK (Unlimited Production Trucks)--1. David Ashley/Dan Smith, Riverside, Calif., Ford F-150, 11:32:25 (41.94 miles per hour); 2. Tim Herbst/Ed Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 11:34:54; 3. Jim Baldwin, Irvine, Calif., Ford F-150, 13:29:27; 4. Robby Gordon, Orange, Calif., Ford F 150, 13:32:32; 5. Glenn Greer, Green Valley, Ariz., Chevy C1500, 20:23:36.

News briefs for June 4, 2001: Henderson Police are investigating a fatal car accident that occurred Saturday afternoon on Windmill Parkway just west of Green Valley Parkway.

Open tryout camp at Cashman Field: The tryouts are for players aged 16-25. There is no pre-registration and no cost to participate. American Legion players must bring a letter of approval from either their Legion coach or company commander. For more information, call Craig Conklin at (559) 433-0185.

Trends for June 4, 2001: Lisa Ferguson; Cue the music. Order the flowers. Don't forget the rice.

PCL box: Omaha-Las Vegas, game two: E--Berblinger, Ortiz, Laxton, Gilbert. DP--Las Vegas 1. LOB--Omaha 8, Las Vegas 1. 2B--Berblinger, Rosario 2, Gilbert, Hiatt. 3B--Guiel. CS--Cotton.

PCL Box: Omaha-Las Vegas, game one: E--K. Johnson. LOB--Omaha 6, Las Vegas 5. HR--Hiatt (12); Cookson (1). SB--Johnson, Mota.

Marijuana measure passes; ball in hands of feds now: CARSON CITY -- The bill allowing people with chronic or debilitating illnesses to grow their own marijuana for relief has been approved by the Senate, but it's uncertain what action, if any, the federal government will take.

Busy Botha has Bostice up next: Dean Juipe; Angling for another try at a heavyweight championship, Frans Botha comes into his Tuesday fight with David Bostice at the Fremont Street Experience hoping to stay busy this year and re-establish himself as a worthy contender.

Creditors hope for higher price for Regent: David Strow; The creditors of the Regent Las Vegas stand to take a considerable financial blow if Peccole Nevada Corp.'s $150 million bid for the bankrupt Las Vegas hotel-casino isn't improved.

New life breathed into Internet gaming proposal: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- An Internet gaming measure left to die in committee to fend off a threatened tax addition has re-emerged in the form of another bill.

Downtown proposals give council much to consider: Diana Sahagun; Las Vegas officials during the next few weeks will be grappling with the realization that the future of 61 acres of development downtown will come at a price.

Dismal voter turnout predicted: Diana Sahagun and Ed Koch; Clark County Registrar of Voters Larry Lomax today predicted a 13 percent total voter turnout in Tuesday's general election, which would be a dismal result in the wake of a brisk early voting period that recorded its busiest turnout on Friday, the last day.

51s finding ways to conserve energy: Steve Guiremand; Every little minute helps when it comes to conserving electricity these days.

Sergeant cleared by board: Keith Paul; Metro Police's use-of-force board ruled a robbery sergeant acted within department policy when he shot a robbery suspect who was accused of pointing a gun at the officer.

Obituaries for June 4, 2001: Leta M. Boyer-Vandesande, 55, of Henderson died May 15 in Henderson. She was born Oct. 24, 1945, in Pontiac, Mich. A resident for 24 years, she was a waitress.

Birth announcements for June 4, 2001: Rachel to Ty and Denice Olsen; Hannah to Lancelot and Audrey Robinson; Mazzie to Jennifer Gilroy.

Letter: Happy to help pay for schools: Yes, Judi Root, it sounds like sour grapes to me. I, too, am a senior living on a fixed income, but I am certainly happy to contribute to the education of my grandchildren and their children, and hopefully their parents will feel the same way when they reach their senior years.

Letter: EPA's radiation standard almost as bad as NRC's: The Nuclear Information and Resource Service actually has very serious concerns with the EPA's proposed standards, as do almost all dump opponents who follow the absurd Byzantine regulatory issues closely. EPA's proposal would create a 12-mile buffer zone in an ill-conceived notion that dilution is the solution to radioactive pollution. Diluting radiation in the groundwater beneath Yucca Mountain is absurd, because it is already a source of drinking water for communities downstream in Amargosa Valley, and will remain so.

Columnist John Katsilometes: A different kind of fish story: "But I prefer Nick," he said.

Fire Dept. hit with complaint: Adrienne Packer; Lorraine Russell-Williams said she couldn't breathe.

Guinn's veto of audit stands: CARSON CITY -- Democratic senators failed Sunday to override Gov. Kenny Guinn's veto of a bill that would have required a legislative audit of the state Transportation Department, whose board Guinn chairs.

Special tax for car rentals OK'd: CARSON CITY -- Tourists flying into Las Vegas could be hit with another 3 percent tax when they rent a car.

UMC defends use of newsletter: By Emily Richmond; A controversial ballot measure to bring a public children's hospital to Clark County goes before voters Tuesday, and officials at University Medical Center said using a county-paid newsletter to promote the issue was not inappropriate.

L.A. Times expansion in Vegas apparently hits snag: The Los Angeles Times, which attempted to increase circulation with home delivery in the Las Vegas market last year, is scaling back route delivery while adding to the number of outlets at which the newspaper can be purchased.

James' tax proposal comes under attack: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY - Sen. Mark James angrily defended his tax proposal Sunday night after the Assembly approved an amended version stripping out some of the corporate liability provisions he included.

Caesars riverboat cited for pollution violation: Regulators said the problem stems from the large volume of grease and oil entering the riverboat's wastewater treatment process from its four restaurants.

Junior high students called heroes: Erica Johnson; Four eighth-grade boys at Greenspun Junior High School know what it's like to be called heroes.

Two gang members arrested in slayings: Jace Radke; North Las Vegas Police have arrested two gang members in connection with the the April murder of 28-year-old Erick Bass.