Print edition for October 2, 2001

Rebels' Dorsey new star of screen: Steve Guiremand; It was Monday afternoon at the movies starring Dominique Dorsey.

LV counselor details trying work in D.C.: Angela Soo; Time seemed to both pass quickly and drag on for Evelyn Halstead during the past two weeks.

Animal shelter gets good marks on city audit: By Emily Richmond; The majority of problems that led to complaints against the Animal Foundation were solved when it moved into its new, larger shelter on North Mojave Road, according to an audit by the city of Las Vegas that is due for release today.

Public supporting local charities in wake of attacks: Angela Soo; Local charities are trying to conduct their fund-raising business as usual, despite a diversion of donations to relief efforts in New York and Washington after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Gaming chairman foresees rebound: CARSON CITY -- Peter C. Bernhard, appointed as chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission on Monday, says he's confident the casino industry will rebound from the downturn in the national economy since the terrorist attacks.

Fugitive back in court 17 years later: Kim Smith; Jose Rojas Salazar was a little late when he walked into the Clark County Courthouse Monday morning, but Chief Deputy District Attorney Gary Booker wasn't complaining.

Police chief announces retirement: Keith Paul and Mathis Winkler; North Las Vegas Police Chief Joey Tillmon's announcement Monday that he will retire at the end of the month effectively confirmed months-long rumors that he would step down.

Hoover Dam bypass speedup urged: CARSON CITY -- Construction of a new crossing over the Colorado River to replace Hoover Dam should be accelerated, the director of the state Transportation Department said Monday.

Nevada officials await new fed security chief: Mathis Winkler; Nevada officials say it's too early to tell how the head of the country's new homeland security and terrorism office will work with state and local governments.

Suspect in shooting sought by police: Keith Paul; Henderson Police were searching this morning for a man who shot at an officer several times, striking his police car but not injuring the officer.

Fleeing driver shoots at officer: Keith Paul; Henderson Police were searching for a man and a possible accomplice who shot at an officer several times today, striking his police car but not injuring the officer.

LV takes big chunk of road funds: CARSON CITY -- Clark County will get 50 percent of the $608.3 million the state Transportation Department intends to spend on road construction during the current fiscal year.

Residents in NW opposed to trail: Diana Sahagun; Northwest valley resident Ed Console compares backing out of his driveway onto Pioneer Way with playing a game of chance.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Don't make new problems: Forty years from now Osama bin Laden will be long gone and so will today's major decision makers in Washington, D.C. The quality of life and environment that's left behind for upcoming generations will still be of great importance. Yes, it's even of more importance than the financial bottom line of corporations that drill for oil.

Immunization schedule for October 2, 2001: Henderson Public Health Center: 129 W. Lake Mead Drive, Building A, Suite 10, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Editorial: Bioterror threats are all too real: Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson said in an interview broadcast Sunday on "60 Minutes" that the U.S. is prepared for any kind of biological attack by terrorists, but Thompson may be trying to put the best face on a troubling situation. Last week the General Accounting Office, the investigative arm of Congress, released a report that found the federal government's plan to respond to bioterrorism is neither well coordinated nor adequately funded.

Ironman entrant dedicates effort to leukemia patient: Angela Soo; Las Vegan Jay Heller has entered the competition of his lifetime -- the Ironman Triathlon World Championship.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Blockbuster news catches our attention: I am not making this up.

Letter: Protect borders, get out of United Nations: We do not adequately protect our own borders. Instead, we have been engaged in killing and making enemies of people around the world fighting wars for the United Nations.

Domestic violence services available on Sprint PCS speed dial: Daniela Mohor; Members of Safe Nest, a local organization assisting battered women, and the communications company Sprint PCS have started a partnership that allows the firm's customers to directly access domestic violence services.

Historic building may be moved to be saved: Mathis Winkler; What may be Nevada's oldest building stands crumbling in North Las Vegas, and city officials are considering moving it out of town to ensure its survival.

Editorial: Union takes bold step in tough times: In response, members of the Culinary Union voted nearly 2-1 last week to reduce their own work weeks down to 32 hours if it meant that some of their laid-off fellow workers could get their old jobs back. In this day and age it's remarkable to see people voluntarily take pay cuts of up to 20 percent. Some union members were bitterly opposed to making any concessions, but in the end the overwhelming majority of those voting decided to help their fellow workers by agreeing to a pay cut.

Judge rejects arguments against death-penalty panels: Kim Smith; The fate of a Las Vegas man convicted in a double murder in August will be determined by a panel of three judges.

Letter: Arm pilots for a safer ride: Look at it this way: Bad guys get on the plane, they only have one man to overtake: the air marshal! Once they secure him, then they are able to overtake the plane. However, if the pilots are armed as well, and the cabin doors are locked, then anyone coming through those doors should be dealt with as a threat.

Letter: Jackson, Fonda should team up: Perhaps, if she's not too busy, Jane Fonda could accompany him.

LV lawyer named gaming chairman: Brendan Riley; CARSON CITY -- Ending a longtime north-south balance on the Nevada Gaming Commission, Gov. Kenny Guinn on Monday named Las Vegas lawyer Peter Bernhard as chairman of the powerful panel.

New gaming convention looks like success despite attack aftermath: David Strow; The American Gaming Association probably could not have picked a colder time to launch its inaugural trade show, the Global Gaming Expo (G2E).

Smog sends many residents to ERs: Hospital emergency rooms are reporting higher than usual numbers of patients with respiratory problems, in the wake of recent air pollution caused by dust and smoke.

NLV 10K race and fun run on Saturday: The 10K race route begins at Seastrand Park (Centennial Parkway and Camino Eldorado), winds through neighborhoods, parks, open spaces, over a detention basin, travels along Lone Mountain Road and ends at Seastrand Park.

Hotel-casino reduces employee hours: Because of the temporary reduction to 32-hour work weeks, layoffs are currently not planned at the Strip resort, general manager Ed Crispell said in a statement. Hours will be restored to normal once business improves, Crispell said.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Santa Anita: 1st Race -- Spillikin -- British-bred draws good inner post for turf mile opener, Flores on Harty trainee for owner Godolphin Racing, Inc., sans blinkers here. First Mesa -- McCarron aboard Gonzalez trainee for owners McCaffery & Toffan, draws well, respect connections. Value Play -- Weed Runner

Monday's prep results: GIRLS GOLF

Slot maker buys back stock: IGT said it has repurchased 2.5 million shares of its own stock since Sept. 11, spending $100.7 million. The company, the gaming industry's largest slot manufacturer, also said it bought back $8.1 million in senior notes.

Celebrity slots gaining popularity: Lisa Snedeker; Whoopi Goldberg's face might soon be found in casinos throughout the country, and not because the actress and comedian is a self-professed gambler.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: There's no rush to make Dorsey the go-to guy: It was just one line in this space last week, and John Robinson might have gotten around to doing it anyway. But it was nice to see little speedster Dominique Dorsey finally get some reps in UNLV's heartbreaking 35-31 loss to No. 20 Brigham Young Saturday.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Venue change hurt Senior Classic: Dean Juipe; On behalf of the city's pro golf fans, here's an open letter to tournament manager Charlie Baron pertaining to the recent cancellation of the Las Vegas Senior Classic after a 16-year run.

Short-term problems confronting casinos: The long-range forecast for the gaming industry remains bright, but casino companies are going to have to weather several sub-par quarters before they return to the income levels they were experiencing before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a panel of Wall Street analysts concurred Monday.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Childress wants to retire Dale Earnhardt's '3': KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Winston Cup team owner Richard Childress is pushing NASCAR to retire the car number "3" that the late Dale Earnhardt made famous.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1 p.m.

LV tech company names CFO: The appointment will allow the firm's chief executive, Richard Clemmer, to relinquish his second title of CFO.

Cuts start at big Vegas carrier: The company announced the layoffs and a reduced schedule shortly after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

Many in South Africa see gaming as surer bet than job: Mike Cohen; CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- With a gleam in his eye, Steven Kareka explains his quick-fix answer to a lifetime of poverty.

News briefs for October 2, 2001: Henderson City Manager Phil Speight on Wednesday will present a formal report on the state of Henderson city government.

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Obituaries for October 2, 2001: Margarete Erna Berei, 75, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. She was born Jan. 24, 1926, in Arensdorf, Germany. A resident for six years, she was a homemaker.

Public defender list narrowed to four attorneys: Kim Smith; The list of defense attorneys vying for Clark County's top public defender position has been narrowed from seven to four.

Spanish voices heard in Weekly's town meeting: By Timothy Pratt; Some residents put on or took off headsets through which a translator spoke, depending on who had the microphone. But the 30 people present at Councilman Lawrence Weekly's Town Hall Meeting in Spanish Monday night seemed to come away understanding what public officials had to say.

Lessons in grief: Las Vegans seek support, counseling to cope with attacks: The 58-year-old employee of Bechtel Nevada was 2,500 miles from the World Trade Center when two hijacked airliners crashed into the center's two towers on Sept. 11, but her heart was with the thousands of people who died in the terrorist attack.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Wynn taking up collection: Kate Maddox; The mini-museum will feature Wynn's most-prized works of art, including the risque Picasso for which the hotel magnate's new property is named. Wynn purchased the painting in June for an undisclosed amount from an anonymous owner who bought it at auction in 1997 for $44 million.

Dispute could end in water rate hike: CARSON CITY -- The Las Vegas Valley Water District says its customers will face "exorbitant cost increases" if it loses its battle to draw water from Lincoln County.

Hijacker may have stayed on Strip: Ziad Samir Jarrah, one of the suspected hijackers in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, visited Las Vegas in June and may have stayed at a Strip resort, car rental records show.

Nevada Power seeks hikes: David Strow; Nevada Power Co. is asking state regulators for a $42.7 million "general rate" increase -- the first such request the utility has made since 1993.