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Archive for June 7, 2002

Local players tackle revised 'Godpsell': What: "Godspell."; 11:54 a.m.

Critics: Nevada Power-Sierra Pacific merger not working: When Nevada Power Co. of Las Vegas merged into Sierra Pacific Resources of Reno in July 1999, the $2.5 billion marriage was viewed as a way to keep the local utility under the control of ...; 11:15 a.m.

Bellagio expansion plan may be revived: By Liz Benston; MGM MIRAGE is considering a $275 million expansion of its Bellagio resort on the Las Vegas Strip, a company spokesman said today.; 11:14 a.m.

Sahara Avenue project OK'd: The council also approved his application for a special use permit for a 40,000-square-foot casino that would be attached to the east side of the property.; 11:13 a.m.

Report: Vegas airline loan guarantee likely to be rejected: TheDeal.com financial news Internet site reported today that National is expected to be the third airline in two weeks to have a loan guarantee application rejected by the Air Transportation Stabilization Board. An ATSB representative ...; 11:13 a.m.

Voters will be asked to dig deep: Adrienne Packer; A recent poll showing a high percentage of voters support increased taxes to fund homeless services and improve roads should encourage proponents of advisory questions expected to appear on November's ballot.; 11:13 a.m.

Travel agents question airline practices: The travel agency industry, pummelled by airlines that quit paying ticket commissions, will challenge airline practices before a government commission next week.; 11:13 a.m.

Silverton UFO sightings in the eyes of the beholders: John Darger and his family came all the way from Salt Lake City to catch a glimpse of a UFO predicted to appear in Las Vegas on Thursday.; 11:12 a.m.

Bomb scare prompts high school evacuation: School police officials could not be reached, but officials of Community College of Southern Nevada, which has a tech center on the campus, confirmed that a bomb scare after 8 a.m. prompted the evacuation. No ...; 11:09 a.m.

Principal pair: Gundersons have contributed greatly to education in valley: By Emily Richmond; This is a love story that began more than 30 years ago in a Clark County School District principal's office, when basketball star Barry met cheerleader June.; 11:08 a.m.

Nevada Power request to issue bonds granted: The state Public Utilities Commission today granted Nevada Power Co. permission to issue $300 million in secured long-term bonds.; 11:08 a.m.

Metro to add homeland security position: Keith Paul; Metro Police will add a newly created homeland security position to "help connect the dots" of information gathered so that police are not left scrambling to respond in the event of a terrorist attack, Sheriff ...; 11:05 a.m.

A-bomb memorabilia on display here before California auction: Morris "Dick" Jeppson spent an hour and a half scrambling over a five-ton bomb, the only one aboard the B-29 that day.; 11:04 a.m.

Hotels want out of health plan: Downtown Las Vegas hotels, saying they're strapped for cash, are proposing to pullout of the Culinary Union's health plan and switch employees to company medical insurance to save millions of dollars.; 11:03 a.m.

Yucca fight in Senate looking grim: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Nevada Sens. Harry Reid and John Ensign are not throwing in the towel in their effort in the Senate to kill making Yucca Mountain a nuclear waste repository, despite signs this week that ...; 11:03 a.m.

Rejection of atomic license plate criticized: Troy Wade, chairman of the foundation, said he believes the decision this week was "nothing less than politics clouding common sense."; 10:55 a.m.

State to freeze Medicaid payments: CARSON CITY -- Faced with a $27 million deficit next fiscal year, Nevada's Medicaid program is freezing or reducing rates to those who provide services to the medically needy.; 10:54 a.m.

More doctors ask for special legislative session on insurance: CARSON CITY -- A society that represents about 210 anesthesiologists in Nevada is calling on Gov. Kenny Guinn to convene a special session of the Legislature to cure the medical malpractice insurance crisis that has ...; 10:53 a.m.

Musical Arts Society tackles opera and Broadway tunes: What: "Bizet to Broadway."; 10:34 a.m.

Review: Audiences shouldn't keep this 'Company': Geoff Carter; 'Bad Company'; 10:33 a.m.

Review: Atmospheric 'The Others' visits familiar territory: Geoff Carter; Late in Norton Juster's wonderful book "The Phantom Tollbooth," the protagonist asks a giant, horrible bird if he's a demon. The bird replies with something to the effect of "I try to be, but really ...; 10:30 a.m.

Cher makes return to MGM Grand: Tickets -- $39.75, $75.25 and $150.25 -- go on sale Saturday at the arena box office, and can also be purchased at Las Vegas Tickermaster locations. Wristband distribution begins at 10 p.m. today, concluding at ...; 10:29 a.m.

Letter: Trauma center must be saved: The important thing is to try to keep this trauma center going, so the citizens will have swift and proper treatment in case of emergency.; 10:29 a.m.

Letter: Racial profiling in Washington: If the Washington gang wants to investigate noncitizens coming into this country, then do it to every nationality from every country.; 10:28 a.m.

Letter: Government spending hitting new heights: Does anybody still believe that Republicans are the party of smaller government? Smaller than what? Maybe a teensy-weensy bit smaller than the Democrats. But, at the national level, the two parties are Tweedledum and Tweedledee.; 10:28 a.m.

Davis' inspiration is Holland's opus: Spencer Patterson; What: Dave Holland Quintet.; 10:27 a.m.

Vegas sports on TV/Radio: Friday; 10:25 a.m.

Tour de France: Nevada Opera Theater brings 'Gigi' to Paris Las Vegas: Marilyn LaRocque; When: 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.; 10:25 a.m.

Datebook for June 7, 2002: The sixth annual Las Vegas International Beer Festival, featuring live music, arts and crafts displays and food from area restaurants, will be from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday at Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart ...; 10:22 a.m.

Romeo does his mentors proud at Mirage: Siegfried and Roy make white tigers appear. Their protege, Darren Romeo, produces a white piano.; 10:22 a.m.

On Display for June 7, 2002: "Bodies in Motion: The Physics of Human Movement," an interactive exhibit, is on display through Aug. 31 at Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 382-3445.; 10:21 a.m.

Performing Arts for June 7, 2002: Plays staged; 10:21 a.m.

Changes on tap at festival: Kirk Baird; What: Sixth annual Las Vegas International Beer Festival.; 10:20 a.m.

Jones is content with place in music history: Kirk Baird; When: 8 p.m. Saturday.; 10:20 a.m.

Lettermen leader recalls group's Vegas roots: Who: The Lettermen.; 10:12 a.m.

Jobless rate declines: The Labor Department reported today that the jobless rate fell 0.2 percentage points last month from an eight-year high of 6.0 percent in April. Economists had predicted the May rate would edge up to 6.1 ...; 10:11 a.m.

UAW's new era begins with officers' swearing in: Ed Garsten; First he removed his jacket, then his tie. By the time new United Auto Workers union president Ron Gettelfinger was finished delivering his rousing 25-minute inaugural speech in Las Vegas Thursday, he was ready for ...; 10:11 a.m.

Usual Suspects suspend improv for a strict script: Kirk Baird; What: "Beyond Therapy," starring the Usual Suspects.; 10:10 a.m.

Editorial: Politics, thin skin, don't mix: Boggs McDonald reacted to the trifling fuss as if she were being persecuted on religious grounds, stating, "... God will be my rock, my sword, my shield." Referencing a passage of Scripture about the Apostle ...; 10:09 a.m.

Editorial: Right prescription filled on licensing: While the Board of Medical Examiners made the correct decision on licensing, it is disappointing that it did so in Reno. It's been a year and a half since the board last met in Las ...; 10:09 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: A patriotic U.S. history: LYNN V. CHENEY and I haven't always agreed on some of her very conservative political views given on television, but when it comes to education, she's right on target. The opportunity to teach government and ...; 10:08 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Blues and barbecue make for a perfect match: It's the kind of fusion I like -- blues and barbecue. What can be more natural?; 10:07 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Bobbie Jo is caught in a trap: To fully appreciate the possible impact of Bobbie Jo Childers' trapshooting prowess, you need to see where she works.; 10:07 a.m.

Lakers game part of Rebels' season deal: Fans who become a new scholarship ticket holder through June 28 will receive two free tickets to the Lakers-Suns game. Plaza season ticket buyers will get free plaza seats ($154 value), while balcony ticket buyers ...; 10:07 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Bistro has same old charm: Eastsiders who have been trekking to Summerlin to dine at Mama Jo's Italian Bistro, at 8427 W. Lake Mead Blvd., now have a Mama Jo's of their own.; 10:06 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: LV's Tracy looks to maintain fast start: Paul Tracy is on a roll heading into this weekend's Grand Prix of Monterey at Laguna Seca Raceway, but the 33-year-old Las Vegas resident knows all too well how quickly fortune can change in racing.; 9:58 a.m.

Obituaries for June 7, 2002: Fern L. Baldwin, 87, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local care center. She was born Oct. 5, 1914, in Lost Creek, Ky. A resident for 21 years, she was a film technician and ...; 9:53 a.m.

Emerald hearing advances with agent's testimony: Nicole Ziegler Dizon; CHICAGO -- Rosemont Mayor Donald Stephens had a bad feeling about casino executive Kevin Flynn after meeting with him in 1997, so he consulted then-Gov. Jim Edgar, who told him the company Flynn represented was ...; 9:52 a.m.

Running great Scott to speak at LV banquet: Steve Guiremand; Steve Scott says he has cut back on his running now that he doesn't compete professionally anymore.; 9:52 a.m.

New casino seeks approval: The owners hope to get approval from the Gaming Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in time to open in the spring of 2003.; 9:51 a.m.

Letter to the Sports Editor: Free kicking Cup analysts: Keep up the good work.; 9:51 a.m.

News briefs for June 7, 2002: A Las Vegas man accused of stabbing his wife to death in front of their youngest child has been ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation at a state mental health facility in Northern Nevada.; 9:51 a.m.

Letter to the Sports Editor: Kudos to Chuck Pope: Our daughter has had the honor and privilege to play for coach Pope. There's nobody more responsible for her being able to continue her softball career at the collegiate level than Chuck Pope and (assistant) ...; 9:50 a.m.

Mack to take up-close look at fight: Dean Juipe; When the Nevada State Athletic Commission voted against licensing Mike Tyson, the majority ruled but it was not a unanimous decision.; 9:44 a.m.

Las Vegas casinos still hope to cash in: By Liz Benston; It's fight weekend in the nation's boxing capital: Visitors gawk at glittering signboards and crackling video displays touting the Mike Tyson-Lennox Lewis matchup, an event that could become the most lucrative and well-watched heavyweight championship ...; 9:42 a.m.

War Emblem stalks history in New York: Ralph Siraco; History will be made in New York on Saturday. It will be made at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y. And, depending upon the outcome of the race, either a 12th Triple Crown winner will be ...; 9:41 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Good, Evil square off in Memphis: Dean Juipe; If anyone can beat Lennox Lewis -- and Oliver McCall and Hasim Rahman already have -- it's Mike Tyson.; 9:39 a.m.

Gibbons sees success for Cabinet post: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., who for months has advocated making the nation's homeland security director a Cabinet-level secretary, said the plan announced by President Bush was certain to spark congressional and governmental turf ...; 9:36 a.m.

Robbery suspect faces charges in plot to escape: Keith Paul; A rudimentary sketch with notes detailing an escape plan from the Clark County jail led investigators to believe the alleged leader of a deadly robbery gang was trying to break out with others, Metro Police ...; 9:34 a.m.

School employees agree: More money education solution: By Emily Richmond; When it comes to how lawmakers could best improve education, Clark County School District employees and Superintendent Carlos Garcia appear to be on the same page.; 9:30 a.m.

Little progress made in bus talks: Despite calls from throughout the community to resume talks, the managers of Clark County's bus system and striking drivers reported no real movement Thursday to reopen negotiations.; 9:30 a.m.

Nevada Power bond sale rests on vote by PUC: The state Public Utilities Commission was scheduled to vote today on a recommendation from its chairman that Nevada Power Co. be granted permission to issue $300 million in secured long-term bonds.; 9:27 a.m.

Police officers named in shooting: Keith Paul; Metro Police Thursday released the names of an officer and a trainee involved in a shooting earlier this week that left a 22-year-old Las Vegas man wounded.; 9:27 a.m.

Mining industry launches pre-emptive strike against new taxes: Erin Neff; A new ad being run by the Nevada Mining Association sends a clear message to lawmakers -- don't raise our taxes.; 9:27 a.m.

Partial eclipse of the sun best in Southwest: Mary Manning and Jean Reid Norman; The partial eclipse of the Sun Monday can be viewed at the Planetarium at the Community College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., student observatory.; 9:26 a.m.

Catching babies little different from catching crooks: Keith Paul; Lt. Chris Hoye has faced some scary situations in Las Vegas during his 14 1/2 years with Metro Police, but nothing had him more afraid than what he saw Wednesday.; 9:25 a.m.

Firefighter benefit to aid burn foundation: The Sept. 11 heroes are in town for the second annual Festival of Fire to raise money for the Clark County Firefighters Burn Foundation.; 9:25 a.m.

Henderson offers cooking workshops: Participation in either workshop is $10 (ages 50 and up). Participants will assist in food preparation and cooking. Each workshop will feature either a Mexican or Korean dish.; 9:19 a.m.

'Show and tell killer' seeks clemency: By Cy Ryan; CARSON CITY -- Sandy Marie Shaw, dubbed the "show and tell" killer after committing a 1986 murder in Las Vegas when she was 15, is going to have to spend at least two to three ...; 9:16 a.m.

Political notebook: Nicknames adding spice to Primary Election ballot: Erin Neff; Nicknames have appeared on ballots as long as Michael and Robert have preferred Mike and Bobby.; 9:14 a.m.

Senators' visit spotlights new land-use legislation: Members of Nevada's congressional delegation will come to Clark County to discuss proposed legislation that would protect hundreds of thousands of environmentally sensitive acres and open up thousands more for development.; 9:13 a.m.

Community briefs for June 7, 2002: Free meals will be given to about 300 children of low-income families at three community centers during summer months, the Clark County Parks and Community Services Department announced Thursday.; 9:13 a.m.

Workers immune in molestation case: CARSON CITY -- A federal appeals court has sharply criticized two state child welfare workers for placing a "known sexual predator" into a foster home with two young children, one of whom was then molested.; 9:13 a.m.

Jail mate testifies in Briller murder trial: Kim Smith; When Donald Stenger and Stephen Briller ran into each other in the Clark County Detention Center two years after they last saw one another, they immediately began catching up.; 9:13 a.m.

It's graduation time for seniors: The commencement season begins with Boulder City High School's graduation tonight and concludes June 15.; 9:12 a.m.

PCL Box: Las Vegas - Sacramento: WP--Hiljus.; 9:06 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park: Saturday's card; 8:56 a.m.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:15 p.m.; 8:55 a.m.

Bowling: PWBA tournament: Second Round (12-game pinfall totals); 8:49 a.m.

Bowling: Suncoast Senior World: Round of 32; 8:49 a.m.

Privatizing government: WEEKEND EDITION: June 9, 2002; 5:29 a.m.

Opinions vary on California tort reform law: WEEKEND EDITION: June 9, 2002; 5:26 a.m.

Doctors cite lower premiums as evidence of effectiveness: WEEKEND EDITION: June 9, 2002; 5:22 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Less medical patchwork: Let's take a look at the shortage of nurses and its impact on patients. This shortage didn't just pop up last year. I can recall writing about the problem 14 years ago and giving some ...; 5:16 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Lawyer doubles as travel agent: "In the wake of what happened on 9/11, anyone who tries to get someone on a plane without an ID is either an idiot or arrogant," Walker said recently.; 5:16 a.m.

Columnist Sandy Thompson: Blame it on someone else, then sue: Sandy Thompson; I am an addict, and it's their fault. I am addicted to The New York Times Sunday crossword puzzles (forget those puny daily puzzles -- I go straight for the hard stuff). I also was ...; 5:16 a.m.

Editorial: Fine tune CAT bus contract: Now the decision is not so universally praised. A majority of CAT drivers are striking, claiming through their union that cheap labor should no longer be the underpinning of the system's success. Riders are now ...; 5:13 a.m.

Columnist Erin Neff: Bookmaker sets imaginary lines for this fall's elections: Erin Neff; And with sports books bursting thanks to hockey and basketball finals, Tyson madness and a Triple Crown contender, political junkies and pundits are champing at the bit for this fall's elections.; 5:13 a.m.

Editorial: Bush's turnaround was right decision: Ridge, if he is tapped to head the new Cabinet department that Congress certainly will approve, will have to work hard to make sure that all his divisions and employees, who previously worked in different ...; 5:12 a.m.

Columnist Benjamin Grove: Amid pressure, Edwards likely to OK Yucca: Benjamin Grove; Many of the chamber's 100 members have openly declared their stance on the controversial nuclear waste plan, and it seems to have majority support. But as a Senate showdown nears, a number of lawmakers have ...; 5:11 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Post-9/11 jobless get help from contract: Union leaders, still bothered by the post-Sept. 11 layoffs, included language in the just-ratified five-year agreement designed to make it easier for some 2,000 of their members who still are unemployed to find new jobs.; 5:11 a.m.

Letter: Comments from Boggs McDonald were out of line: Boggs McDonald is completely deluded in her concept of our government when, as a city councilwoman, she makes the public statement, "We are a Christian people."; 4:46 a.m.

Letter: Treat bus drivers with due respect: They do work hard and deserve every penny they earn. But so do the fixed route drivers, who have all sorts of people they have to pick up, and for the lowest wages of all ...; 4:46 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: More questions than answers: Looking backward we can see the mistakes that got us into this fix. Promises of a national insurance outfit, St. Paul Cos., and its purchase of an insurance system already successful started us on the ...; 3:13 a.m.

Students learn to vent their anger: WEEKEND EDITION: June 8, 2002; 3:01 a.m.

'Hep cats' help Sun Camp Fund: Donors to the Las Vegas Sun Camp Fund come from all walks of life. Their generosity ranges from $5 from retirees living on Social Security to several thousand dollars from wealthy residents.; 3:01 a.m.

Song and Danza: WEEKEND EDITION: June 9, 2002; 3:01 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Nuns gain opinionated habits: In Indiana.; 3:01 a.m.

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