Print edition for March 19, 2001

County, shelter fighting like cats and dogs: Adrienne Packer; 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.

Site for state college may be history: Jennifer Knight; 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.

LV mart could be low point for High Point: Diana Sahagun; 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.

Judge to determine McDonald's fate: Erin Neff; Las Vegas City Councilman Michael McDonald has twice faced voters with glowing results.

Lawmakers move to avert energy crunch: Erin Neff; 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.

The sounds of progress: Residents say wall needed when highway is widened: Jeffrey Libby; 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 humming along the top of her peach-toned block wall.

Evolving industry: At 70th anniversary of legalized gaming, casinos are more diverse than ever: By Ed Koch; 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.

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.

Mistrial decision set for today: Kim Smith; 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 for the demolition work from the association's architectural committee.

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 in Las Vegas as any casino executive.

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.

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 80.3 percent. Las Vegas had 124,270 rooms available as of Jan. 31, up by 3,632.

Prep Schedule: TODAY

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.

Columnist Steve Addy: St. Joe's won over some fans: Steve Addy; Farewell to San Diego:

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 increases during terms of office.

Veterans advocate cries foul over facility issues: Jace Radke and Ed Koch; 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.

Women: UNLV-Oklahoma St. Box: UNLV (19-10)

NASCAR-Craftsman Truck OSH 250 Results: At Mesa Marin Raceway

Formula One-Malaysian Grand Prix Results: At Sepang International Circuit

NASCAR-Dodge Dealers 400 Results: At Darlington Raceway

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 Vegas-based White Lightning/Petersen Motorsports.

Trends for March 19, 2001: Lisa Ferguson; Spring shopping fling?

Stanford, Cincy end string of early exits: Steve Addy; 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.

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 National Council of Acupuncture Schools and Colleges, recognized by the Department of Education.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Wasted trip shows CCSN needs help: Dean Juipe; It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and seemingly the perfect time to take in a baseball game.

Lobbyists open wallets for parties: CARSON CITY -- More than $53,000 was spent in February on welcoming parties for state legislators.

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 in part to the airlines' hub-and-spoke system of directing flights, which concentrates most of their planes at a single airport. This cuts maintenance and other costs, but also creates congestion and delays, which are headaches for passengers.

2001 Southern Nevada Amateur scores: Championship Division

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 say they will consider lifting the ban on the other nations if, after a 15-day waiting period, there are no further outbreaks.

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.

Lady Rebels ousted by Okla. State in Round 2: Steve Guiremand; 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.

AMA Supercross Results: At the Metrodome

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 Ave., behind the Harley-Davidson Cafe. Participants will march from the Aladdin to the Venetian and back.

Northern Light Series-Indy 200 Results: At Phoenix International Raceway

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.

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.

XFL Box: Bolts-Outlaws: First Quarter

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.

Basketball betting a big draw for visitors: Steve Guiremand; Burt Abron made the trip in from Carson, Calif.

Bill would limit halfway houses: Kris Hill; 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.

Teenager calls suspected gang shooting 'all drama': Kim Smith; 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.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Regional rivalry brewing between 3-year-olds: Ralph Siraco; 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 the road to the Kentucky Derby this year.

Takin' It To The Streets: Advertisements growing bigger, brighter and taller: Kirk Baird; They're everywhere.

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, a local gaming expert says.

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.

XFL standings: EAST

2001 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament schedule, results: EAST REGIONAL

BLM seeking nominations for posts: For more information, call: (775) 861-6586.

Birth announcements for March 19, 2001: Brenden to Walter and Frankye Wysynski; Bennett to Robert and Kristin Noll.

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 actually stay here? And No. 2: Why is there animal abuse and senseless crime in other cities? Ever hear of the Columbine tragedy, Mr. DiCicco? No casinos to blame there. So what can we blame? I believe it starts in the home.