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Archive for August 9, 2002

Sun executive dies in crash: Ed Koch and Keith Paul; Las Vegas Sun Associate Editor Sandra "Sandy" Thompson, an ardent and compassionate family rights advocate whose award-winning column changed state guardianship laws, was killed today in an automobile accident. She was 54.; 11:37 a.m.

Customer service survey of energy producers ranks Nevada Power parent last: J.D. Power and Associates, Westlake Village, Calif., a marketing information services firm that conducts customer surveys on a number of consumer products, said last week Sierra Pacific Resources Inc., which operates Las Vegas' dominant utility ...; 11:07 a.m.

Regulators support new standards on work cards: CARSON CITY -- A new state regulation on issuing work cards for casino employees was unveiled Thursday, and civil rights groups toned down their initial criticism of the measure.; 11:02 a.m.

Misplaced radioactive device raises concerns: A radioactive source misplaced for two hours at a local casino during a training exercise raised the concerns of Nevada radiological officials.; 11:02 a.m.

Summit View's woes remain: CARSON CITY -- An administrative appeal will be filed to try to prevent the state from awarding a contract to an international firm to reopen Summit View, the male juvenile detention center North Las Vegas.; 10:59 a.m.

Harrah's opens casino in Southern California: The $125 million resort, owned by the Rincon San Luiseno Band of Mission Indians, is the 26th gaming property operated by Harrah's Entertainment Inc.; 10:58 a.m.

MGM Grand casino fined for booze giveaway: The plea settles a 22-count complaint by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. But the casino still faces an investigation by state gambling regulators.; 10:58 a.m.

Colville Tribes reaches agreement with state: The Colvilles will be allowed to operate up to 4,800 similar slot machines, which dispense vouchers for money instead of coins and do not have a pull-down arm. The Nevada-style slots must be removed.; 10:58 a.m.

Three arrested for chemicals used in gambling scam: Police seized the goods in a Bangkok raid at the request of the FBI, which intercepted parcels of the items sent to the United States, police Maj. Surasit Sangaphong told the Associated Press.; 10:58 a.m.

News briefs for August 9, 2002: Three teenagers have been charged in the murder of a teenager in North Las Vegas.; 10:58 a.m.

Firm wins airport land-use contract: Applied Analysis principal Jeremy Arguero said his company will provide consulting services to the Clark County Department of Aviation on land releases and exchanges.; 10:58 a.m.

Report: Flatley interested in buying hotel-casino: A report in today's Mirror of London said Flatley is offering 500 million euros, or $485.9 million under the current exchange rate, for the 2,567-room Strip resort.; 10:58 a.m.

Schwikert on top heading into finals: Nancy Armour; First-round leaders; 10:56 a.m.

Republican race is among most watched: Erin Neff; Although Richard Bunker has known every political player in the state for the past 30 years, he worries whether voters know who he is.; 10:54 a.m.

History found: Bomber that crashed in 1948 located at bottom of Lake Mead: By Ed Koch; Lake Mead has given up the secret of perhaps its most popular legend, as a crew of local divers say they have found and photographed a B-29 Superfortress bomber that crashed and sank 300 feet ...; 10:53 a.m.

Suspect confesses murder at church service: Keith Paul; Frank Marques was seeking redemption.; 10:51 a.m.

Open bilingual positions prompt waiver request: By Emily Richmond; With a bilingual teacher shortage nearing a crisis point, Clark County School District officials have asked the Nevada Department of Education to consider waiving some licensing requirements in order to get more Spanish speakers into ...; 10:50 a.m.

Aerotech may face criminal charges: Adrienne Packer; A state fire marshal probe into a fiery explosion at a Las Vegas model rocket fuel plant that killed one concludes that Aerotech, Inc. was culpable for the October blaze and could be subjected to ...; 10:49 a.m.

High court upholds murder conviction: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court today upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Mack Mason, who fatally shot another man in a dispute over a woman in Clark County.; 10:47 a.m.

Telecom firm sold to Asian group for $250 million: Bruce Meyerson; NEW YORK -- Global Crossing sold itself for $250 million today to the same Asian companies that tried to buy the fiber-optic network company for three times as much when it first filed for bankruptcy.; 10:05 a.m.

WorldCom uncovers $3.3 billion more in accounting problems: Matt Moore; NEW YORK -- WorldCom Inc. uncovered another $3.3 billion in bogus accounting, bringing the total to some $7.1 billion.; 10:04 a.m.

Fewer mid-size cars planned: The move is aimed at saving money and focusing on marketing efforts.; 10:04 a.m.

Productivity grows at 1.1%: The downshifting in business efficiency came after productivity -- the amount of output per hour of work -- soared at a rate of 8.6 percent in the first quarter, the strongest showing since the spring ...; 10:03 a.m.

Low inventory levels dampen July retail sales: Anne D'innocenzio; NEW YORK -- Scant inventories and consumer skittishness dampened July sales for many retailers, but a number of merchants raised their profit outlook Thursday as they didn't have to resort to heavy discounting to get ...; 10:02 a.m.

Rebel teams earns classroom kudos: The women's squad was named an ITA Academic All-American Team for the sixth time in the last seven years. The honor is earned by any program that has a collective grade point average of 3.20 ...; 9:56 a.m.

Obituaries for August 9, 2002: Karen Louise Arrison, 61, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local hospice. She was born Oct. 31, 1940, in Ware, Mass. A resident for 17 years, she was a retired inspector for an electronics ...; 9:55 a.m.

Henderson awarded Johann scholarship: Sophomore defender Chris Henderson, a local product out of Green Valley High School in Henderson, is this year's scholarship recipient. As a rookie in 2001, Henderson played in 13 games with one shot on goal.; 9:55 a.m.

Reid, Ensign praise compromise public lands bill: Stephen Curran; Federal and local elected leaders joined conservationists and developers Thursday to champion a land-use bill that promises to open up federal land for new uses while protecting thousands of acres as designated wilderness.; 9:54 a.m.

Dorsey says problems are behind him: Steve Guiremand; Dominique Dorsey was the Mountain West Conference Freshman of the Year in 2001 and, when healthy, arguably was the league's most exciting player. But the diminutive tailback said he would much rather focus on the ...; 9:54 a.m.

Ill. officials aim for quick sale of Emerald license: Nicole Ziegler Dizon; CHICAGO -- Illinois gambling officials approved a deal Thursday that bars Emerald Casino's owners from doing gambling business in the state and puts its license up for sale, setting the stage for a bidding war.; 9:54 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: UNLV can boast about its facilities: Dean Juipe; It's the game within the game. And it's played by every major university.; 9:51 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Del Mar: Saturday's card; 9:29 a.m.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 10 a.m.; 9:28 a.m.

PCL box: Las Vegas - Omaha: HBP--Berroa (by Springer). T-2:09. A-5,008.; 9:27 a.m.

Furniture mart, retailers may be near agreement: Diana Sahagun; After days of negotiations, a group of local retailers appears to have worked out its concerns with developers of a proposed downtown furniture mart.; 9:25 a.m.

Planners OK 1,800 homes in northwest: Diana Sahagun; Despite protests by neighboring residents, the Las Vegas Planning Commission on Thursday approved plans for Pulte Homes to build up to 1,800 homes in the northwest.; 9:25 a.m.

Candidates say the economy, taxes are biggest concerns: Although doctors pressed candidates running for state Senate District 8 for more malpractice relief, the voters are more worried about taxes, education and the economy, candidates said Thursday.; 9:23 a.m.

Ethics Commission settles its case against North Las Vegas constable: CARSON CITY -- The state Ethics Commission agreed to an out-of-court settlement Thursday with North Las Vegas Constable Herb Brown, who had been fined $10,000 for distributing false campaign information about his opponent in 1998.; 9:22 a.m.

Fewer high school grads attending college right away: Jennifer Knight; University system analysts are at a loss to explain why the number of Nevada high school graduates opting to attend the state's colleges has reached a three-year low -- particularly at a time when more ...; 9:18 a.m.

Community briefs for August 9, 2002: About 150 people are needed to volunteer as "victims " when Las Vegas, Clark County and the U.S. Department of Justice conduct a simulated disaster.; 9:17 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Guest columnist Randy Walker: A viable safety option: CONGRESS PASSED the Aviation and Transportation Security Act in November, establishing an ambitious schedule for changes in aviation security, from the federalization of airport screening and law enforcement personnel to requiring 100 percent of checked ...; 9:17 a.m.

Editorial: Aid for sick workers may yet finally arrive: The first draft of the Energy Department's rule to implement the program, revealed in May of this year, was terrible. It would have made it harder for nuclear weapons workers, many of whom are seriously ...; 9:13 a.m.

GOP getting more involved on local level: Jace Radke; The Republican National Committee is getting involved on a local level with statewide races, putting the congressional bids of Jon Porter and Lynette Boggs McDonald in the spotlight, RNC Chairman Marc Racicot said.; 9:13 a.m.

Letter: We are the U.S.A. -- not America: Schools should teach children that the country they live in is named the United States of America. There are other United States around the world and to differentiate you have to add America. We are ...; 9:12 a.m.

Letter: Ethics complaint is a waste of time: I am sick to death of the innuendos and outright lies that have been spread by candidates and their managers. The latest case in point: Clark County Commission candidate Tony Badillo's lame ethics committee suit ...; 9:12 a.m.

Letter: Temporary site for nuke storage may be needed: The answer to your question lies in the fact that the temporary facility in Utah would not have been required had the Department of Energy met the mandate in the 1982 Nuclear Waste Policy Act ...; 9:12 a.m.

Perseid meteors are on the way: The best show on Earth -- in August, anyway -- is coming to Southern Nevada's skies this weekend.; 9:11 a.m.

Democrats court Hispanics in LV: By Timothy Pratt; While munching on beans wrapped in tortillas, national Democratic leaders made sure they got this message out at their summer meeting held Thursday in Las Vegas: They're after Hispanic candidates and votes, and they're going ...; 9:09 a.m.

Cop's attorney tries to shake witness story: Kim Smith; Determined to prove his client's innocence, defense attorney Steve Stein paraded Jack Brandon, a former Metro detective and suspected robber, before a jury Thursday.; 9:08 a.m.

Editorial: Put safety ahead of old zoning: It's on the inside edge of this zone that county commissioners have approved the building of 52 single-family homes. Approval was granted despite objections from the Air Force, whose representatives have pointed out to the ...; 9:07 a.m.

Las Vegas Area Fishing Report: NEVADA DIVISION OF WILDLIFE; 9:07 a.m.

Columnist Barb Henderson: It's good to be outdoors: Barb Henderson; What a magnificent opportunity for me, to be able to write a weekly column for the Las Vegas Sun, sharing information and stories with the sportsmen/sportswomen who live in and visit our neck of the ...; 9:04 a.m.

BofA Foundation contributes $370,000: The money helped fund a variety of programs and projects in the areas of education, health and human services, arts and culture and community development.; 9:02 a.m.

MountainView lab receives accreditation: MountainView will be one of more than 6,000 CAP-accredited laboratories nationwide.; 9:02 a.m.

Mexican-Americans unclear about Fox's vision for immigrants: By Timothy Pratt; On returning from Mexico City -- and Mexico President Vicente Fox's inauguration of a new council that will represent the 20 million people of Mexican background living in the United States -- several Nevadans invited ...; 9:02 a.m.

Determined Reno team to play for Legion title: Victoria Sun; The last time a team from Reno won the American Legion State Tournament, most of the players on this year's roster hadn't been born.; 9:01 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Fittipaldi to NASCAR not as weird as it seems: At first glance, Petty Enterprises' decision to hire CART veteran Christian Fittipaldi and groom him for a full-time NASCAR Winston Cup campaign in 2004 seemed like an odd move.; 8:58 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Bootlegger Bistro still a shoo-in for fun, food: The combination of family style Italian cooking and lounge-style spontaneous entertainment is a super way to spend an evening. Even for someone like me, who long ago gave up late night dining and night life.; 8:46 a.m.

On Display for August 9, 2002: Artists Shirley Aday, Shirley Robinson and Carolynn Slater's paintings, through Aug. 31 at Lost City Museum, 721 Moapa Valley Drive, Overton. Admission is $2; under 17 free. (702) 397-2193.; 8:45 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Seven up and running as a popular Strip club: Young people in their 20s looking chic and hip -- and older people looking chic, but at the age where they hope not to break a hip.; 8:45 a.m.

Datebook for August 9, 2002: The Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services presents "Castaway Party," 7 to 10 p.m. today at Garside Pool, 300 S. Torrey Pines Drive. With swimming, snacks for sale, and a "Wilson" contest. Bring your "Wilson." ...; 8:43 a.m.

The many faces of Cher: Multifaceted diva says current tour is her last: In four decades Cher has moved from campy hippie singer to co-host of a television variety show to 1970s songstress to 80s pop star to Academy Award-winning actress to infomercial host to comeback artist.; 8:43 a.m.

'Honky Tonk Angels' a fun return to basics: Before Garth Brooks and his ilk changed it all with explosive, supercharged performances, country music shows were pretty basic stuff.; 8:42 a.m.

Performing arts for August 9, 2002: Outdoor musical; 8:42 a.m.

Parents need to listen, set boundaries to keep children safe: AP; - Tell your children which homes they can visit when you're not there.; 6:31 a.m.

Sharp insurance discounts not likely soon: WEEKEND EDITION: August 11, 2002; 5:48 a.m.

State insurance division could use more clout: Steve Kanigher and Cy Ryan; WEEKEND EDITION: August 11, 2002; 5:47 a.m.

Editorial: Sandy Thompson's name will live on: The name Sandy Thompson stands for a lot of things in the Las Vegas community. Above all it stands for caring. Where children needed help, Sandy was there. Where senior citizens needed help, Sandy was ...; 5:46 a.m.

Editorial: Not much promise in a UMC sale: Clark County government officials suggested last week that the government should consider selling University Medical Center to a private, nonprofit group if the county-run hospital keeps losing millions of dollars. Last year UMC lost almost ...; 5:43 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Guest columnist: Paul R. Brown: The 'unlivable wage': THE "WORKING POOR." The phrase sounds innocuous. Being poor isn't. Being poor is a toothache with no cash or insurance to see a dentist. Being poor is an old car that breaks down in heavy ...; 5:34 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Traffic case raises questions of favoritism: The misdemeanor citation often is handed out following an accident if an officer thinks a motorist's speed was a contributing factor.; 5:32 a.m.

Letter: Consider sale of water district: We would receive more than enough cash to pay off the outstanding bonds. That would release the taxes now used to service these bonds. This includes the 0.025 percent sales tax, which could be applied ...; 4:50 a.m.

Letter: Vets suffer while others get aid: Veterans, who sacrificed for America, wait months and years for deserved compensation for service-connected problems. Why the long wait? We need the dollars for foreign countries.; 4:49 a.m.

Letter: Death penalty not the answer: The persons who committed these atrocious acts need to be put away and never see the light of day. I agree that society should never have to worry that the same person would repeat these ...; 4:49 a.m.

Letter: Naval officials treated unfairly: Several top admirals got bounced, not for their own behavior, but for failure to find and punish those who had manhandled the women. After the Anita Hill-Clarence Thomas hearings, however, the Navy found it expedient ...; 4:48 a.m.

Letter: Teen shares loss over tragic death: Sandy was a dear friend of mine, and she illuminated me with her passion for journalism. I considered her then, and even still to this moment, a woman who altered the status quo of journalism ...; 4:48 a.m.

Letter: Consider effects of marijuana: As a retired musician/entertainer, I've never used any type of drugs myself, but many I worked with have. They are in a world of their own. Their bodies are in a slow-mode situation.; 4:47 a.m.

Letter: Our right to sue is the only thing that was capped: But I'm not sure who the Big Bad Wolf really is.; 4:47 a.m.

Tenuta shapes act of her own accord: Kirk Baird; WEEKEND EDITION: August 11, 2002; 3:24 a.m.

Sir Isaak: Kirk Baird; WEEKEND EDITION: August 11, 2002; 3:19 a.m.

There's still time to join camp contributors: Sometimes simple things, such as toasting marshmallows and singing around the campfire and spending time around camp counselors who are positive role models are the memories children will carry with them through the rest of ...; 2:45 a.m.

This camp receives stamp of approval from children: WEEKEND EDITION: August 10, 2002; 2:45 a.m.

NLV is taking a bite out of crime: WEEKEND EDITION: August 10, 2002; 2:45 a.m.

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