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Archive for December 24, 2002

Here's a game players can sink their canine teeth into: By Emily Richmond; It's difficult to tell who was having more fun at a recent practice of the Las Vegas Touch N Go Flyball team -- the dogs or the people.; 11:16 a.m.

A little bit of Nevada hangs on White House Christmas tree: Dan Kulin; Nevada artists' decorative renderings of a rooster, cardinal and mountain bluebird have made their way to Washington as ornaments on the White House Christmas tree.; 11:16 a.m.

County to revisit heated zoning issues: Clark County Commissioner Yvonne Atkinson Gates is asking the commission to revisit two contentious zoning decisions that have put the spotlight on the county's land-use process in the last month.; 11:07 a.m.

Last-minute shoppers make way to the malls: Judy Odierna; Some of Las Vegas' shopping options on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day include:; 11:07 a.m.

Guggenheim Las Vegas to go dark Jan. 5: The Guggenheim Las Vegas, a soaring exhibition hall that opened just 15 months ago to the roar of a celebrity motorcycle cavalcade, will go dark on Jan. 5 for an indefinite period while the Solomon ...; 11:06 a.m.

NAACP chapter elects new leader: By Timothy Pratt; After nearly two years in limbo, the local branch of the NAACP elected new leadership Saturday, fostering hope that the Las Vegas area will once again have a watchdog for minorities.; 11:04 a.m.

Ailing economy blamed for drop in charity: Dan Kulin; Two major local charities banking on holiday season generosity for a large chunk of their annual donations are seeing less money this year than last and are blaming the struggling economy for the downturn.; 11:03 a.m.

Proficiency exam on table for many seniors: By Emily Richmond; Eldorado High School senior Alex Martinez knows what's standing in the way of his going to college next year -- the mathematics portion of the Nevada proficiency exam.; 11:03 a.m.

GOP senators meet with Guinn to discuss budget: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn met with Republican senators in Las Vegas Monday to discuss the state's beleaguered budget, but he didn't tip his hand on what taxes he will propose to the 2003 ...; 11:00 a.m.

Chance of a white Christmas fades in LV: By Timothy Pratt; Although the Las Vegas Valley won't be seeing a white Christmas, it also probably won't be seeing the rainy Christmas predicted only days ago.; 10:58 a.m.

Wynn, others recall Bennett: Ed Koch and Liz Benston; William G. Bennett was remembered Monday as part of a pantheon of gaming visionaries in Las Vegas' post-Howard Hughes corporate era who helped change the town's outlaw image by operating resorts that attracted families and ...; 10:56 a.m.

Prison workers allege intimidation: CARSON CITY -- An organization of state workers is alleging that employees of the state Department of Corrections are being punished for speaking their mind about conditions in the state prison system.; 10:52 a.m.

Lottery players dream of a green Christmas: Jeffrey Libby; WHITE HILLS, Ariz. -- The owner of the sole cafe and bar in the "Capitol of Nowhere," Rose Larsen dreamed of a new tin roof on Monday as she cleared discarded Powerball scratch sheets from ...; 10:48 a.m.

Bruins defensive back: Losing to New Mexico a scary thought: AP; "A team of our caliber, a Pac-10 school, isn't supposed to lose to a team that's not on the national scene like us," Manning said Tuesday.; 10:34 a.m.

Wounded police officer released from hospital: Jen Lawson; The 27-year-old Metro Police officer who was shot six times earlier this month left the hospital Monday, just in time to spend Christmas at home with his wife and infant daughter.; 9:51 a.m.

Toy retailer to close 70 stores: The company said 55 of the stores to close would be Zany Brainy stores, which sell educational toys. FAO, which is based in King of Prussia, Pa., near Philadelphia, also owns FAO Schwarz and The ...; 9:46 a.m.

Copter crash kills 2: Jeffrey Libby and Jen Lawson; Two Arizonans were killed Monday morning when their two-seat helicopter hit power lines along U.S. 93 and crashed onto the roadside about 40 miles southeast of Hoover Dam in Arizona.; 9:46 a.m.

Girl, 15, dies from injuries after being hit by car last week: Patricia Siroki of Las Vegas was hit by a Ford Tempo while jaywalking. No criminal action was taken against the driver, a 30-year-old Las Vegas man, Metro Police said.; 9:44 a.m.

LV leads as host of events: A survey by Tradeshow Week says Las Vegas is scheduled to bring in 163 major shows in 2003, well ahead of No. 2 New York, which will play host to 141 shows. Rounding out the ...; 9:41 a.m.

New board member appointed: Alvin V. Shoemaker, who retired in 1989 when First Boston was acquired by Credit Suisse Bank, joins an eight-member board headed by Chairman Steve Wynn and Vice Chairman Kazuo Okada.; 9:41 a.m.

Manufacturing sector still struggling: The unexpected drop in new orders for costly manufactured goods came after a 1.7 percent rise in October and marked the weakest showing since September, the Commerce Department reported today.; 9:34 a.m.

Christmas tree recycling available: Christmas tree recycling available; 9:29 a.m.

Toy drive set at The Springs: The toys are being collected at The Springs' information office, 9484 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 4.; 9:29 a.m.

Cat show will benefit SPCA: The event, which has both pedigree and household divisions, also will feature an auction and a drawing for a 54-inch big-screen television.; 9:28 a.m.

Registration open for kids' golf class: More than 1,000 kids have learned to play golf for free through the Danny Gans Jr. Golf Academy, which is run at the Callaway Golf Center and Desert Pine Golf Club. Local entertainer Danny Gans ...; 9:26 a.m.

Holiday closings: SAFETY: Police and fire emergency services as usual. Offices closed.; 9:24 a.m.

Community briefs for Dec. 24, 2002: Henderson has received the Gold Award for Competitiveness Achievement from the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies.; 9:24 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Arena league will learn the hard way: Dean Juipe; Nevada has a stranglehold on what's perceived to be a worthwhile attribute: On a percentage basis, it annually attracts the greatest population growth of any state in the union.; 9:23 a.m.

Long looks for upset: Steve Guiremand; NEXT UP; 9:22 a.m.

UNM's Moore lives up to hype: Steve Guiremand; DonTrell Moore came to New Mexico as one of the most highly touted recruits in Lobo history.; 9:22 a.m.

Black returns to LV with fond memories: Steve Guiremand; New Mexico cornerback Desmar Black has some very fond memories of his last visit to Sam Boyd Stadium.; 9:21 a.m.

Judge denies Weber venue change: Erica D. Johnson; The amount of media attention that accused killer and rapist Timmy Weber has received could interfere with his right to a fair trial, Weber's attorneys said Monday.; 9:00 a.m.

Parole & Probation chief named: CARSON CITY -- Amy Wright, who worked her way up the ladder in the state Parole and Probation Division, has been named chief of the agency that supervises 16,000 offenders.; 8:59 a.m.

Obituaries for Dec. 24, 2002: Dennis Dean Anderson, 60, of North Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. He was born July 7, 1942, in Lake City, Iowa. A resident for eight years, he was an Air Force electronics technician.; 8:58 a.m.

Teacher indicted in Child Haven case: Erica Johnson; A Clark County prosecutor provided very little explanation Monday as to why it took 21 months to indict a man for alleged lewdness with a student at a school for abused and neglected children.; 8:58 a.m.

Appeal of Supreme Court's identity ruling considered: CARSON CITY -- Public defenders believe they have a good appellate chance at overturning the Nevada Supreme Court ruling that people must provide identification to police upon request, even prior to being arrested.; 8:56 a.m.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time Noon; 8:43 a.m.

For some Vegas employees, Christmas is a tight squeeze: According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, an estimated 232,000 tourists will descend on the valley this Christmas.; 8:30 a.m.

It's a Wrap: In Vegas, late holiday gift-buying is a rush: Bookstores have closed early. Target stores and shopping malls have locked up for the holiday.; 8:28 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Running to catch up: USA Today points out that there is good reason to push this project to the forefront. The "time is running out. Jim Parkel, president of the 35 million-member AARP, says that although an estimated 19 ...; 8:17 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Unwrapping Christmas memories: "(Insert name of our blessed savior) another one's gone out!"; 8:16 a.m.

Editorial: Bill holds promise for homeless: The sporadic federal grant for a homeless program here or there is insufficient, as proven by the fact that every sizeable county and city in the country has a growing homeless population. The programs in ...; 8:11 a.m.

Letter: Don't use taxes to protect view: If the local residents don't want it there, let them buy the land themselves. Just don't use my money.; 8:11 a.m.

Letter: No public input on lands bill: This bill had more wilderness than the Bureau of Land Management recommended after seven years of studies. Then there are the thousands of acres of wilderness that had never been considered for wilderness that Sen. ...; 8:10 a.m.

Letter: Estimates must be published before Iraq war: Such estimates could prove invaluable to politicians. Such estimates would be equally indispensable for informed public participation. Winston Churchill said, "War is little more than a catalogue of mistakes and misfortunes." The historian Barbara Tuchman ...; 8:10 a.m.

Editorial: Character and caring defined Bill Bennett: When Bennett died Sunday after a long illness, people all over the Las Vegas Valley had reason to pause and reflect on his life. Either directly or indirectly, Bill Bennett had made a positive difference ...; 8:10 a.m.

Prima collection prime last-minute gift: For those last-minute shoppers who know fans of the legendary Louis Prima, a set of eight recently released CDs recorded between 1963 and 1975 would make an excellent gift.; 8:09 a.m.

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