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Archive for August 20, 2002

Where I Stand -- Guest columnist Kelly Thompson: A daughter's tribute: We were struck not only by Kelly's poise and courage in the face of such a difficult time, but also by the words she spoke and the feelings with which she uttered them. We thought ...; 11:24 a.m.

Year-round schools here to stay: By Emily Richmond; For the Nelson family of Henderson, the usual confusion and excitement that comes with a new school year will have an added complication -- two children will be at year-round Lamping Elementary School while a ...; 11:18 a.m.

Security at U.S. nuclear sites criticized: The Energy Department has cut the number of armed guards at the Nevada Test Site by almost 60 percent in the past decade and has done the same at other nuclear facilities, weakening security of ...; 11:17 a.m.

Judgment won in oil and gas Ponzi scheme: James Hammonds and Barry Reed, the owners of Inglewood, Calif.-based oil and natural gas producer Texon Energy Corp. and affiliate Lonestar Petroleum, were accused in a lawsuit filed in November by the SEC in U.S. ...; 11:17 a.m.

Lawsuits settled against developers, contractors: Fairway Villas Property Owners Association sued Shulman Development Corp. of Nevada, Bramble Development Group Inc., Fairway Ltd. Partnership, NAM II Corp. and First Republic Bank on March 6, 2000, alleging defects in 59 units of ...; 11:17 a.m.

Tires recalled from Ford SUVs: Continental Tire North America is recalling almost 600,000 tires, most of which were sold as original equipment on 106,701 two-wheel drive Expedition and Navigator SUVs from the 2000 and 2001 model years. About 60,000 of ...; 11:17 a.m.

Casino developer selling notes: The company and its unit, Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., will use the proceeds to help fund the construction of Le Reve, a luxury casino resort that gaming executive Steve Wynn plans to build on ...; 11:17 a.m.

Coast to run sports book: The Henderson City Council in June approved a business license for the sports book.; 11:17 a.m.

Firm sued over waste disposal: The agency, in a lawsuit filed in Clark County District Court, said Eco was issued three violation notices by the Environmental Health Division over its alleged operation of a disposal site for solid waste without ...; 11:17 a.m.

Adelson called masterful at using others' money: Adelson is the entrepreneur who created the giant Comdex computer convention and then sold it. He now controls the Venetian megaresort on the Las Vegas Strip and the massive, adjacent Sands Expo Center.; 11:16 a.m.

Man, 73, hospitalized after police encounter: Jeffrey Libby; A 73-year-old man was hospitalized last week with three broken ribs and cuts and bruises on his face, arms and legs after a confrontation with Boulder City Police, officials said Monday.; 11:15 a.m.

State unemployment falls below national rate: CARSON CITY -- Nevada's unemployment inched down to 5.4 percent in July, falling lower than both the national rate and California's rate.; 11:12 a.m.

Survey may point to UNLV student apathy: Jennifer Knight; When it comes to a lack of stimulating banter in class, people are talking about UNLV.; 11:11 a.m.

National seeking new financing to stay aloft: Rejected by a federal board last week in a bid for bankruptcy-clearing financing, National Airlines is going back to its aircraft lessors for new financing to bolster a reorganization plan it hopes flies in Bankruptcy ...; 11:10 a.m.

A guilty verdict might not end Mack in politics: Diana Sahagun; As Las Vegas Councilman Michael Mack awaits a verdict in his ethics trial this week, he can take comfort in the fact that despite widespread allegations of unethical conduct faced by Southern Nevada officials, it's ...; 11:10 a.m.

Goodman bobblehead being hawked on eBay: Diana Sahagun; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is for sale -- $17.95, or best offer.; 11:09 a.m.

Valley air quality health threat for some: Clark County officials issued an air quality alert for those with lung diseases on Monday because the summer smog, smoke from neighboring wildland fires and dust hanging in Southern Nevada skies became health threats.; 11:09 a.m.

Neighbors seek part in Stratosphere lawsuit: Diana Sahagun; Neighborhood activists who helped torpedo plans for another thrill ride at the Stratosphere hope to stay just as involved in the hotel's legal battle with the city of Las Vegas.; 11:09 a.m.

Back child support can block passport: CARSON CITY -- A new state regulation that will stop deadbeat parents from getting a passport if they owe more than $5,000 in back child support went into effect today.; 10:56 a.m.

Penalty deal nearing over proficiency test foul-up: CARSON CITY -- The state and a national testing company that made mistakes in grading the examinations of more than 700 Nevada high school students are "pretty close" to reaching an agreement on a fine, ...; 10:55 a.m.

Gambling vote set in Nebraska: Scott Bauer; LINCOLN, Neb. -- Barring court intervention, Nebraska voters will get to decide whether to allow slot machines in the state.; 9:52 a.m.

Strike talk looms large amid 51s' PCL championship run: Victoria Sun; Powered by a solid start by Dennis Springer, spectacular defensive plays and clutch hitting, the Las Vegas 51s defeated the Fresno Grizzlies 7-4 and moved closer to a Pacific Coast League playoff berth Monday night ...; 9:48 a.m.

C-M heads to World Series: Spencer Patterson; It has been a summer to celebrate for Cimarron-Memorial's American Legion baseball team, but pitcher Steve Russell hasn't been around to take part in the festivities.; 9:47 a.m.

Guard rail project to start in 4 months: Agency officials decided late Friday to install the barriers, even though they are not required, after a crash along that stretch Las Vegas last Thursday claimed the lives of Spring Crothers, 23, and her son ...; 9:47 a.m.

News briefs for August 20, 2002: A 38-year-old man found stabbed to death last week at a homeless encampment near railroad tracks off Tropicana Avenue was identified as Peter A. Knutson.; 9:46 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Script calls for resolving strike threat: Dean Juipe; They're not going to strike.; 9:46 a.m.

Poll: Race for Congress narrows: Erin Neff; Dario Herrera's campaign released results of a poll Monday suggesting the race for Nevada's 3rd Congressional District is growing closer.; 9:46 a.m.

City Council, planners to consider vision of city: The North Las Vegas City Council and the Planning Commission are meeting in a special session tonight to review comprehensive planning for the growing city.; 9:44 a.m.

Teenager will face charges as adult in bus hijacking case: Kim Smith; A Pahrump teenager who will turn 16 next month will be tried as an adult on charges of hijacking a school bus and leading police on a high-speed chase in April.; 9:44 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Busch vs. Spencer at Bristol: Part 2 this weekend: 2003 NASCAR Winston Cup schedule; 9:41 a.m.

Rebels top Yavapai in exhibition game: Hernandez, the Rebels' second leading scorer last season with 16 points, wasted no time in scoring off a direct free kick from 22 yards out in the second minute. Freshman teammate Salvatore Wise added a ...; 9:38 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Del Mar: Wednesday's card; 9:10 a.m.

UNLV's pioneering second president, Zorn, dies at 85: Roman Zorn set out in 1969 to make the University of Nevada, Las Vegas a respected independent academic institution.; 9:01 a.m.

Neighbors seek standing in Stratosphere suit: Diana Sahagun; Neighborhood activists who helped torpedo plans for another thrill ride at the Stratosphere hope to stay just as involved in the hotel's legal battle with the city of Las Vegas.; 9:00 a.m.

Libraries will have longer weekends: The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District recently announced its 12 urban branches will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Weekday hours will remain the same, 9 a.m. to 9 ...; 8:59 a.m.

Obituaries for August 20, 2002: Anthony Michael Alessi, 27, of North Las Vegas died Saturday in California. He was born Feb. 12, 1975, in New York. A resident for 25 years, he was an electrician.; 8:59 a.m.

PCL box: Las Vegas - Fresno: Time-- 2:50. Attendance-- 2,179. Umpires: HP-- Horton; 1b-- Riley; 3b-- Higgins.; 8:59 a.m.

Letter: An early voter takes offense: Mr. Ralston is under the impression that early voters must be the most ill-informed of the voting electorate, because they simply cannot wait until Election Day to see what kind of late-breaking scandal he and ...; 8:59 a.m.

Letter: Delaney a great writer, person: Just months ago, that man and I were talking about a very therapeutic book given to him to help him deal with turning 80 that he, in turn, suggested I pass along to my dad, ...; 8:58 a.m.

Letter: Plan for homes near Red Rock is abominable: The time has come to draw the proverbial line in the sand. There is no compromise here. Development has been given free reign elsewhere in the valley, but why Red Rock? The conservation area is ...; 8:58 a.m.

Editorial: Whoa!: The races are scheduled to take place on a temporary track that will be built on the 61 acres of still-vacant land in downtown Las Vegas that someday may contain a medical center and other ...; 8:57 a.m.

Editorial: Yes, Wal-Mart, there is a subjective side: That's why we're sure the members of the Las Vegas City Council will be listening intently Wednesday when residents living in the vicinity of Sahara Avenue and Hualapai Way express themselves about Wal-Mart's plans for ...; 8:57 a.m.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 2 p.m.; 8:48 a.m.

Running hot: Greco, Anders pay tribute to Peggy Lee with 'Fever': Discovered by Benny Goodman in 1941, Lee would go on to record hits for several decades. Her seductive voice and impeccable timing would became her trademark.; 8:41 a.m.

Wells Fargo gives $97,500 to groups: The July beneficiaries included: Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Shade Tree, Truckee Meadows Community College, Urban Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Southern Nevada and the YMCA of Southern Nevada.; 8:17 a.m.

Urban development caucus honored: The group received the Community Enrichment Award at the chamber's annual banquet.; 8:16 a.m.

Community briefs for August 20, 2002: An end-of-summer event hosted by the Henderson Parks and Recreation Department will be from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Lorna J. Kesterson Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St., for youth in ...; 8:16 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Facing an altered reality: It is too short to turn down a chance to pedal a bicycle down a country road and eat blackberries that hang thick from bushes growing along the shoulder.; 8:15 a.m.

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