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Archive for March 19, 2001

Business people for March 19, 2001
Julie Gilday-Shaffer is vice president of R&R Live, a new R&R Partners unit specializing in producing live marketing communications multi-media productions.
11:38 a.m.
Casino tax cut advancing
The new contract, already approved by the Senate, puts the tax rate for the casino at 21.5 percent, the same that is to be paid by riverboat casinos.
11:31 a.m.
Three hotel-casinos proposed
A spokeswoman for River Walk Development LLC said the company will not operate the casinos, which should be built on the Fort Mojave Indian tribal land within two years, but will lease them out.
11:29 a.m.
Judge allows D.I. demolition work to continue
The 12 Desert Inn homeowners, who spurned Wynn's offer to buy out their homes for his project, accused his company, Valvino Lamore LLC, of violating the association's bylaws when he failed to obtain written approval ...
11:29 a.m.
Judge to determine McDonald's fate
Las Vegas City Councilman Michael McDonald has twice faced voters with glowing results.
11:22 a.m.
Site for state college may be history
The proposed Nevada State College at Henderson may lose its land, forcing officials to scramble for a new site before state legislators consider the project.
11:22 a.m.
Evolving industry: At 70th anniversary of legalized gaming, casinos are more diverse than ever
The 70th birthday of legalized gambling in Nevada is passing today with little fanfare: no fireworks, no confetti, no showgirls poolside for publicity stills to celebrate.
11:21 a.m.
The sounds of progress: Residents say wall needed when highway is widened
It's one of those jarring illusions you might rather leave at the funhouse, but Henderson resident Camille Randol sees it just about every time she looks out her back yard -- St. Rose Parkway traffic ...
11:19 a.m.
Mistrial decision set for today
Margaret Rudin couldn't believe her situation in March 1995. Now, with her murder trial on the verge of collapse, she must feel as if she has a case of deja vu.
11:16 a.m.
LV mart could be low point for High Point
Officials in High Point, N.C., this week are casting a watchful eye on a proposed 7.5 million-square-foot furniture mart in downtown Las Vegas as the plan goes before the city's Planning Commission.
11:15 a.m.
Lawmakers move to avert energy crunch
CARSON CITY -- With California officials warning of more blackouts in that state this summer, Southern Nevadans are beginning to realize that the August dog days here also could bring hours without air conditioning.
11:15 a.m.
Marginal visitor increase posted in January
The 0.4 percent visitor growth rate did not keep pace with the 3 percent increase in hotel room inventory posted over the last year, and as a result, average occupancy fell 2.3 percentage points to ...
11:14 a.m.
Kelleher a giant force in growth of Las Vegas
Although Herb Kelleher has maintained an office in Dallas, hundreds of miles away from the Las Vegas Strip, the co-founder of Southwest Airlines may have had as big an influence on the growth of tourism ...
11:13 a.m.
Computer school to reopen
The school, located at 2290 Corporate Circle Drive, Suite 100 in Green Valley, will be renamed Computer Ed. Institute, under the direction of the New Jersey-based Lincoln Technical Institute.
11:13 a.m.
County, shelter fighting like cats and dogs
Differences among Clark County administrators and officials at Dewey Animal Care, Inc. have led to a hostile relationship that has raised further questions about a proposed extension of the facility's contract.
11:12 a.m.
Suppliers may force Calif. utilities into bankruptcy
Edison International and PG&E Corp. shares dropped as much as 16 percent Friday on concern power suppliers may force Edison's utility into involuntary bankruptcy.
11:11 a.m.
News briefs for March 19, 2001
Metro Police have arrested a Las Vegas man on charges of driving under the influence resulting in death after the truck he was driving struck a woman who was attempting to get into her car.
11:11 a.m.
Baseball: Rebels lose three straight to Aztecs
The Rebels fell to 3-3 in the Mountain West Conference, 11-15 overall. The Aztecs improved to 14-9, 4-2 in league play.
10:53 a.m.
Prep Schedule
TODAY
10:52 a.m.
Columnist Ralph Siraco: Regional rivalry brewing between 3-year-olds
Racing fans, players and industry leaders were all patiently waiting for a colt -- or for that matter a filly -- to break out from either mediocre group of 3-year-olds and take the lead on ...
10:50 a.m.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Wasted trip shows CCSN needs help
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and seemingly the perfect time to take in a baseball game.
10:49 a.m.
Columnist Steve Addy: St. Joe's won over some fans
Farewell to San Diego:
10:48 a.m.
Stanford, Cincy end string of early exits
SAN DIEGO -- When Stanford and Cincinnati get to Anaheim for the NCAA West Regional this week, they might be as wide-eyed as youngsters up the road at Disneyland.
10:47 a.m.
Basketball betting a big draw for visitors
Burt Abron made the trip in from Carson, Calif.
10:47 a.m.
Lady Rebels ousted by Okla. State in Round 2
Excuse Regina Miller and her UNLV Lady Rebels basketball squad if they were in somewhat of a "foul" mood on their flight back from Stillwater, Okla., this morning.
10:46 a.m.
Wollek killed in accident before race
Longtime sports car driver Bob Wollek died Friday afternoon after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle -- just hours before he was to compete in the 12 Hours of Sebring for Las ...
10:46 a.m.
Veterans advocate cries foul over facility issues
The leader of a Southern Nevada veterans group says veterans have been deceived by state officials regarding the long-delayed and over-budget Boulder City nursing home.
10:42 a.m.
Nolan back in Legislature after federal interview
CARSON CITY -- Assemblyman Dennis Nolan, R-Las Vegas, says it will be two to four weeks before he knows if he has been selected to head the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
10:37 a.m.
Lobbyists open wallets for parties
CARSON CITY -- More than $53,000 was spent in February on welcoming parties for state legislators.
10:36 a.m.
Jury reduces medical malpractice award
Melanie Spradlin filed a lawsuit in September 1997 against St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Dr. John Goebel and Dr. Hisham Hito after she suffered a back injury.
10:35 a.m.
Teenager calls suspected gang shooting 'all drama'
One of three teenagers accused of gunning down a 16-year-old girl because she was "disrespecting" a local gang says the crime is "all drama" and believes she will get probation.
10:35 a.m.
Prescriptions for illegal drugs urged
CARSON CITY -- Sen. Mike Schneider, D-Las Vegas, believes doctors should have free rein in prescribing drugs, including illegal ones, if they feel the treatment will help their patients.
10:35 a.m.
Bill would limit halfway houses
Assemblyman John Oceguera, D-Las Vegas, jumped into the halfway house fray Friday when he introduced a bill that would require residences for recovering alcoholics and addicts to spaced farther apart.
10:34 a.m.
Justice cites pay inequities
CARSON CITY -- State Supreme Court Justice Bob Rose told a legislative committee today that many justices of the peace make a higher salary than he does because of a constitutional ban that prohibits pay ...
10:34 a.m.
Women: UNLV-Oklahoma St. Box
UNLV (19-10)
10:22 a.m.
AMA Supercross Results
At the Metrodome
10:21 a.m.
Top gamers, gamblers helped shape industry
Five of the top gaming executives and five of the top gamblers of the past 70 years went about achieving greatness in different ways, but each succeeded with his own brand of imagination and vision, ...
10:20 a.m.
NASCAR-Craftsman Truck OSH 250 Results
At Mesa Marin Raceway
10:20 a.m.
Obituaries for March 19, 2001
Carl Gerald Blair, 62, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. He was born Nov. 18, 1938, in Michigan. A resident for 15 years, he was an apartment manager.
10:19 a.m.
Formula One-Malaysian Grand Prix Results
At Sepang International Circuit
10:17 a.m.
Northern Light Series-Indy 200 Results
At Phoenix International Raceway
10:10 a.m.
NASCAR-Dodge Dealers 400 Results
At Darlington Raceway
10:09 a.m.
Editorial: Agency acts to keep U.S. free of disease
The 13 unaffected EU nations protested that the ban shouldn't apply to them, an objection that was undercut when officials proposed a temporary ban on all cross-border livestock shipments within the EU. And USDA officials ...
9:33 a.m.
Editorial: It's time for airlines to wake up
The frequency of airline flight delays has worsened with each passing year, so much so that last year more than one out of every four flights was either delayed or canceled. This can be attributed ...
9:33 a.m.
Letter: Don't rip Vegas for social woes
Animal abuse, crime and dysfunctional families are a national problem. If it were solely the fault of Las Vegas and its casinos, then explain two things to me. No. 1: Why on earth would anybody ...
9:32 a.m.
Letter: Law unfairly limits practice of acupuncture
The law was written in a time when Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, had been taught by apprenticeship and, prior to the United States establishing a system of traditional oriental medical colleges with accreditation by the ...
9:31 a.m.
XFL Box: Bolts-Outlaws
First Quarter
9:27 a.m.
Trends for March 19, 2001
Spring shopping fling?
8:48 a.m.
Educators to march for school funding
From 10 a.m. to noon March 31, teachers, administrators, support staff, union members, politicians, parents and students are expected to turn out for a march on the Strip. The rally begins at 75 E. Harmon ...
8:33 a.m.
BLM seeking nominations for posts
For more information, call: (775) 861-6586.
8:33 a.m.
Columnist John Katsilometes: A look at life's rich pageant
She doesn't know me. I don't know her.
8:30 a.m.
2001 Southern Nevada Amateur scores
Championship Division
2:50 a.m.
XFL standings
EAST
2:47 a.m.
Birth announcements for March 19, 2001
Brenden to Walter and Frankye Wysynski; Bennett to Robert and Kristin Noll.
1:24 a.m.

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