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Archive for November 8, 2001

Fight schedule: Tonight; 11:34 a.m.

Henderson youth basketball signups: The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its youth basketball league starting Nov. 19. Mail-in registrations will be accepted Nov. 19-24; drop-off registrations will be accepted Nov. 26-29. Mail-in registrations ...; 11:27 a.m.

PWBA Women's World Open results: Wednesday; 11:26 a.m.

ABC/Brunswick Team Challenge results: Wednesday at Castaways hotel-casino; 11:25 a.m.

Dorin-Ballard stays on top in PWBA event: The PWBA leader in titles (6), earnings ($110,670), competition points (15,835), and averages (214.44) this season, Dorin-Ballard is attempting to qualify for her 18th televised championship round in 22 events. List, 6D.; 11:10 a.m.

Sun Athletes of the Week: Kellen Marshall and Christa Avena: School: Cimarron-Memorial; 11:09 a.m.

Rebels advance in MWC tourney: Victoria Sun; UNLV senior midfielder Anita Pedford wanted to remain in the game as much as her teammates needed her to give them a legitimate scoring threat.; 11:07 a.m.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Bird-watching can make for family fun: Paula DelGiudice; Fall migrations don't just bring migratory waterfowl to our state, but they also deliver a plethora of songbirds heading for more inviting habitats.; 11:06 a.m.

Trail Blazers add defense to already-potent offense: Spencer Patterson; When Andy Ostolaza took over as Durango's defensive coordinator before the 2001 prep football season, he vowed to change the unit's reputation as the Trail Blazer offense's weaker counterpart.; 11:05 a.m.

Casino win dips slightly after attacks: Cy Ryan and David Strow; In the first gaming win report since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the state Gaming Control Board reported today that Nevada's casinos won $763.6 million from gamblers in September, down just 3.1 percent from September ...; 10:59 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Force, Garlits contend for top driver of all time: Who is the NHRA's greatest driver of all time? That question will be answered Sunday prior to the season-ending NHRA Finals at Pomona Raceway.; 10:58 a.m.

Sears expanding with two Vegas-area stores: Grace Leong; Sears, Roebuck and Co. is building its third full-line Sears department store in the Las Vegas area, as well as a Great Indoors home store.; 10:57 a.m.

America West conserving cash; analyst optimistic: America West Airlines, the No. 2 air carrier serving Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport, has stopped making lease payments on some of its jets as part of a plan to avert bankruptcy.; 10:56 a.m.

Rebels face another test against Lobos' defense: Steve Guiremand; Ask UNLV center Peter Tramontanas what exactly went wrong with the Rebel offensive line in last week's 42-14 loss to Utah and he just shrugs his shoulders.; 10:56 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Football a waste of down: Imagine somebody handing you $100,000 to make home improvements, and you opted to spend only $75,000. And you couldn't save the remaining $25,000 to add a home theatre on a rainy day.; 10:55 a.m.

Tropicana, dealers at odds over union contract: The TWU is attempting to negotiate Las Vegas' first-ever union contracts for casino dealers. It won elections at the Tropicana, Stratosphere and New Frontier early this year, and has been negotiating with those properties for ...; 10:54 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Mayweather aims to move up with perfect mark: Dean Juipe; It's one last fight at 130 pounds for Floyd Mayweather Jr., who, win or lose Saturday against Jesus Chavez, is leaving the junior lightweight division behind.; 10:53 a.m.

Gaming veteran may manage the Regent: David Strow; Long-time casino executive Bill Paulos is close to a deal to become the new manager of Regent Las Vegas' casino.; 10:52 a.m.

Guinn pushes $57 million in aid for laid-off workers: Mathis Winkler; For now, though, Guinn said he hopes a $57 million relief package will help thousands of jobless people pay their bills during the coming months.; 10:52 a.m.

Licensing recommended, opening set for casino: David Strow; The Nevada Gaming Control Board gave its endorsement for licensing Wednesday of Green Valley Ranch Station Casino, a $300 million resort casino set to open in Henderson next month.; 10:50 a.m.

Prep football picks: Desert Pines should get past rugged Foothill: Spencer Patterson; OK, forget .800. After a brutal week one of the playoffs, I'm just hoping to hold on to a solid .750 winning percentage. Resurgences by Cimarron and Eldorado have clouded the picture, and you never ...; 10:49 a.m.

Even with a title, Toledo unchanged: Dean Juipe; It's a rare world champion fighter who holds a day job, yet it's a measure of how little his life has changed that Frankie Toledo continues to be employed by a construction firm that installs ...; 10:46 a.m.

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 7 p.m.; 10:46 a.m.

Governor needs more authority to defend state, panel told: CARSON CITY -- The state should consider giving the governor broad emergency powers to enact a mass quarantine and to take over private property in the event of a biological attack or other emergency, the ...; 10:40 a.m.

Former inmate files civil suit in harassment case: The lawsuit alleges former corrections officer Mark Bennish, who has since been fired, sexually harassed and assaulted the 22-year-old inmate in May 2000 while she was awaiting trial in the jail.; 10:39 a.m.

Catching up with: Jamar Glasper: High School: Green Valley ('98); 10:38 a.m.

NFL Injury report: BUFFALO AT NEW ENGLAND -- Bills: OUT: S Tony Driver (knee-injured reserve). QUESTIONABLE: FS Keion Carpenter (rib); T Jonas Jennings (foot); DT Leif Larsen (elbow); G Jerry Ostroski (leg). Patriots: OUT: MLB Bryan Cox (leg); ...; 10:29 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Power Wing -- Espinoza atop Salih trainee, draws good post for 7-panel opener, has run some goodies over the oval. Baldwin County -- Draws outside box, Flores sits Matlow trainee, should get ...; 10:28 a.m.

Banks could take stake in London Clubs: When the Aladdin declared bankruptcy in late September, LCI and the Sommer Trust -- the owners of the Aladdin -- became immediately obligated to make a $150 million "keep-well" payment to the resort. LCI, already ...; 10:18 a.m.

Company selling South Africa operations: The Las Vegas-based casino operator manages, but doesn't own, four casinos in South Africa. The buyers were identified as Tsogo Investment Holding Co. Ltd. and Southern Sun Gaming Investments Ltd. If the deal receives regulatory ...; 10:18 a.m.

Guinn pushes $53 million in aid for laid-off workers: Mathis Winkler; For now, though, Guinn said he hopes a $57 million relief package will help thousands of jobless people pay their bills during the coming months.; 10:16 a.m.

VEGAS SPORTS ON TV-RADIO: VEGAS SPORTS ON TV-RADIO; 10:04 a.m.

Laptops allowed at trade show: The decision came days after the firm issued an unusually strict security policy that prevented techies from lugging around bags, briefcases and portable computers.; 9:59 a.m.

Hewlett-Packard sons' rebukes make Fiorina's position more difficult: Brian Bergstein; PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Even before this week, Hewlett-Packard Chairwoman and Chief Executive Carly Fiorina was fighting hard to win support for her $21 billion plan to acquire Compaq Computer Corp.; 9:59 a.m.

Bush's union order blocked: U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan said the president "lacked the requisite authority" when he issued the order in February banning the labor agreements.; 9:59 a.m.

Deputy chief first into sheriff's race: Keith Paul; Metro Police Deputy Chief Bill Young said Wednesday he is planning a run for sheriff.; 9:50 a.m.

Analyst cuts estimates for Southwest Gas: UBS Warburg analyst Ronald Barone cut his 2001 earnings estimate from $1.35 per share to $1.25 per share, and his 2002 estimate from $1.45 to $1.40. He also reduced his 12-month target price from $24 ...; 9:49 a.m.

Council delays White decision: Mayor Oscar Goodman said it would be more appropriate to wait until after a full hearing concerning two ethics complaints against Councilman Michael Mack, is conducted Dec. 6.; 9:49 a.m.

Woman enters plea in hotel arson case: Jace Radke; A 48-year-old California woman could face up to 10 years in prison after entering what amounts to a no-contest plea on charges of second-degree arson in connection with a May fire at the Gold Spike ...; 9:46 a.m.

Stratosphere grounds ride, vows to raise issue again: Diana Sahagun; There's no indication that the Stratosphere will radically alter its plans for a proposed 700-foot thrill ride, even after city officials warned Wednesday that it would never win approval in its current state.; 9:45 a.m.

Ridge tells Gibbons he has enough power: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., at the urging of Homeland Security director Tom Ridge, is backing off his push to give Ridge more budget authority and to make the position permanent.; 9:44 a.m.

Council's decision angers northwest residents: Property owners of the Las Vegas Valley's northwest say they are in the worst of all possible situations.; 9:43 a.m.

Airport expansion project clears hurdle: Jeffrey Libby; As visitors to the Henderson Executive Airport drive the last approach of a narrow road flanked by utility poles -- potential flying hazards you don't see at most airports -- they pass a sign that ...; 9:43 a.m.

Furniture mart rebate OK'd: Diana Sahagun; With news that a new industry is heading to downtown Las Vegas, officials for the Nevada Development Authority wasted no time in announcing plans to court spin-off business.; 9:41 a.m.

News briefs for November 8, 2001: The powder has been removed, but the center will remain closed until tests on the substance are completed, BLM officials said Wednesday. The National Conservation Area will remain open to vehicles along the scene loop ...; 9:40 a.m.

Former co-defendant denies role in slaying: Kim Smith; A Las Vegas man who had faced a murder charge denied Wednesday that he had urged a friend to begin shooting or that the shooting was race-related.; 9:38 a.m.

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Strip resorts prepare for second big New Year's Eve fireworks show: Jace Radke; The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is scheduled today to announce plans for "Big Bang 2002," the annual New Year's Eve celebration. And, for the second consecutive year, fireworks will illuminate the Las Vegas ...; 9:36 a.m.

Study to examine GPAs, college success of minorities: Jennifer Knight; A study that examines the quality of life of minority students attending college could provide insight into whether high school grade point averages translate into college success.; 9:36 a.m.

Roads, parks soon to take shape on 1,900 acres: Mathis Winkler; Developers of a master-planned community on 1,900 acres in North Las Vegas said they are close to selling 235 acres to home builders and hope to begin building roads and parks by early next year.; 9:35 a.m.

Nellis rescue squadron earns helicopter maintenance honors: Dick Benoit; Headquarters Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base, Va. has recognized the wrench benders of the 66th Rescue Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base with the command's 2001 Maintenance Effectiveness award.; 9:20 a.m.

Editorial:Pedestrian fatalities too high: It shouldn't take a whole lot of effort to figure out why we have so many pedestrian deaths. Many of the sidewalks on our major city streets are too narrow and our long city blocks ...; 9:20 a.m.

Obituaries for November 8, 2001: Marco A. Acevedo, 77, of Henderson died Monday in Las Vegas. He was born Dec. 11, 1923, in Colombia. A resident for 10 years, he was a maintenance worker in local hospitals and a train ...; 9:19 a.m.

Daredevil 'Buckskin Jack' dies: "Buckskin Jack" McElrath, a longtime pro rodeo cowboy and a daredevil who thrilled audiences at county fairs and carnivals by riding a snow shovel through fire, died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was 68.; 9:17 a.m.

Plans back on track for downtown mall: Diana Sahagun; After experiencing a few small delays, Chelsea Property Group has received final approval from the Las Vegas City Council to build a high-end outlet mall downtown.; 9:16 a.m.

Las Vegas council briefs: Homeowners associations will be prohibited from adopting codes that restrict the display of American flags on private property, according to an ordinance adopted by the Las Vegas City Council Wednesday.; 9:15 a.m.

Letter: Start a turn signal campaign: It would also be great if the Metro Police, North Las Vegas Police, Henderson Police and the Highway Patrol would set an example. I have seen too often patrolmen fail to use signals. If city, ...; 9:15 a.m.

Letter: Enforce new airport rules: Although it has not been widely reported by the media, it was not illegal to fly in possession of a box-cutter on Sept. 11. In fact, pocket knives were allowed as well. Now we are ...; 9:14 a.m.

Letter: Frequent flier swears off air travel for good: We citizens want airport screeners on the same level as our police officers, firefighters, pilots, etc.; 9:14 a.m.

City Council backs emergency shelter: Jeffrey Libby; The Las Vegas City Council on Wednesday approved the spending of $51,000 to allow a 250-bed tented winter shelter for homeless men to open a month early this year.; 9:13 a.m.

Court reprimands Las Vegas attorney: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court Wednesday issued a public reprimand to Las Vegas attorney John Rogers and placed him on probation for one year because of a number of infractions, including failing to ...; 9:11 a.m.

Community briefs for November 8, 2001: The free event will include information on eye disease, foot care, diet information, blood sugar checks, blood pressure screenings and samples of sugar free snacks.; 9:10 a.m.

Hadassah official Bornfeld dies: Rita Bornfeld in her writings for Hadassah newsletters in New York and Las Vegas continually urged American Jews to not only support Israel but also make sure the people in the Middle East Jewish state ...; 9:09 a.m.

Editorial: Greed gets the best of owners, players: Greed -- by owners and players -- has taken its toll on all major league sports, but baseball especially has been hit hard as teams from smaller cities struggle to stay afloat. Free agency hasn't ...; 9:08 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Middle Eastern memories: The power of the Islamists in both Kuwait and neighboring Saudi Arabia is hard for Americans to grasp. Although the majority of Kuwaitis easily recall the saviors from America and are pro-American, the Islamists have ...; 8:27 a.m.

For mature audiences: Comic book superheroes, fans are growing up: Kirk Baird; Iron Man with a drinking problem? Batman operating as nighttime vigilante? Superman wrestling with marital woes?; 8:22 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Stars to shine at USO benefit concert: Joe Delaney; Plus, Wayne Newton, Darren Romeo, the Scintas, Siegfried & Roy, Jessica Simpson, Rick Springfield, cast members of "Storm," Fred Travalena, Earl Turner and an all-star orchestra of 32 musicians.; 8:15 a.m.

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