Print edition for March 18, 2002

Men's NIT results, schedule: March 12

Birth announcements for March 18, 2002: March 5:

Obituaries for March 18, 2002: Ward Thomas Allaart, 50, of North Las Vegas died March 11 in North Las Vegas. He was born March 23, 1951, in Attica, N.Y. A resident for two years, he was a food handler and a National Guard.

Trends for March 18, 2002: Lisa Ferguson; Award-show fever is sweeping the country, in light of the Academy Awards broadcast scheduled for Sunday on ABC (Channel 13).

Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix results: At Sepang Inetrnational Circuit

UNLV learned plenty from getting whipped in NCAA Tournament: Steve Addy; CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- The Lady Rebels came to Tobacco Road and got smoked. But at least they learned what they must acquire to stick around longer in an NCAA Tournament.

'Never Fade' follows teacher, student: Max Jacobson; Information

NCAA suspends Nevada baseball coach for one game: AP; Powers earlier reported the infraction to the NCAA and the three Wolf Pack players sat out a one-game suspension the first game of this season at Pepperdine.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Tark's son not apt to succeed him: Dean Juipe; Lost in the drama -- or was it trauma? -- of Jerry Tarkanian's resignation as head basketball coach at Fresno State was the not-so-subtle impact it had on his son and assistant coach, Danny.

Editorial: BLM should have land near Nellis: In the mid-1990s, Nellis officials actually talked about closing the base unless local government planners halted the subdivisions fast approaching the base's southern perimeter. Agreements were reached and Nellis remains a good neighbor. But growth pressures remain, with immediate pressure coming from 417 acres, undeveloped but privately owned, just beyond a base runway. Congress last year set aside $19 million for the Bureau of Land Management to buy the land, and more money may be appropriated this year. To keep the base free of any problems that might arise in the future if private land was so close to armed ...

Road victories sparked Rebels' confidence: Steve Addy; COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The Rebels' season will be over if they don't win their next road game Tuesday night. But in a figurative sense, it's an obstacle they have already cleared this season.

Medical college earns seven-year accreditation: The committee praised the school's "supportive and loyal" medical students and said that staff was "knowledgeable, helpful and committed to student support."

NHRA-MAC Tools Gatornationals results: At Gainesville Raceway

Review: Domingo wows opera fans: Marilyn Larocque; An eclectic crowd of opera lovers cheered, shouted, whistled and applauded legendary tenor Placido Domingo on Saturday at Mandalay Bay Events Center before he even sang a note.

NIT second-round matchup: UNLV-South Carolina: --By Steve Addy

Jury rules against family of skydiver killed in accident: Kim Smith; Moments after a jury cleared him of any wrongdoing in the death of a skydiver, Michael Hawkes stood on the front steps of the Foley Federal Building and pointed skyward at the Air Force Thunderbirds as they performed maneuvers.

Community briefs for March 18, 2002: Barbara Greenspun Womens-Care Center of Excellence, 100 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite No. 330, presents "Teaching Caregivers to Care for Themselves," a free seminar 1:30-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Tuesday.

Immunization schedule for March 18, 2002: NORTH LAS VEGAS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 1820 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Derby plot thickens as race nears: Ralph Siraco; While the NCAA college basketball tournament whittled a starting field of 65 teams down to a sweet 16 as the weekend came to an end, several preliminaries of the equine kind did anything but whittle down contenders in a still wide open Kentucky Derby scramble.

Trial to begin for inmate accused of second Reno murder: AP; Prosecutors say DNA evidence led to the latest charges against Daryl Linnie Mack.

Stressing the positive: A multitude of techniques, gadgets available for lessening stress: Massage therapist Rod Green worked on Kathy Gerdon as she sat on a massage chair, her face buried in a pad, a heated pillow around her neck.

NASCAR Winston Cup Dodge Dealers 400 results: At Darlington Raceway

Court briefs for March 18, 2002: A Las Vegas man already facing a May trial in the death of his mother has been indicted on an open murder charge in connection with his missing girlfriend, who disappeared one week before the slaying of his mother.

IRL Copper World 200 results: At Phoenix International Raceway

Panel to examine solutions for malpractice issue: Erin Neff; Now that Gov. Kenny Guinn has unveiled a short-term fix to the medical malpractice crisis, state lawmakers will begin thinking of a long-term solution.

Stardust shooting suspect able to face trial: Kim Smith; A former New Yorker who claims he shot a man to death because the man was a mob enforcer out to kill him has been declared competent to stand trial.

DOE files petition to keep water on at Yucca: CARSON CITY -- The U.S. Energy Department has gone to court to stop the state from cutting off water at the proposed nuclear dump at Yucca Mountain on April 9.

Plan being forged to fight homelessness: By Timothy Pratt; The latest version of a regional plan to deal with homelessness unveiled Friday may help families at risk of becoming homeless.

Casino exec leading drive for Vegas cancer center: David Strow and Emily Richmond; A top Las Vegas casino executive is spearheading a charge to establish a world-class cancer treatment and research center in the Las Vegas Valley.

Letter: President was disrespectful, not Sen. Reid: The definition of a liar is "one who has told a lie or who lies." The definition of a lie is "a false statement or action made with the intent to deceive." Does this not accurately describe the entire scenario to a "T" Mr. Bryant?

Huge construction expo digging into Las Vegas: By Richard N. Velotta; The city's hotels will be full this week and many resorts will be charging their guests maximum rates as the largest convention in more than a year arrives in Las Vegas this week.

Dealers approve union contract: Timothy Grandfield, director of international organizing for the TWU, said the vote was 3-1 in favor of the union among the 47 dealers who returned ballots. Only 40 percent of the ballots sent out were returned.

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Parties remain split on thrill ride: Diana Sahagun; Residents living in the shadow of the Stratosphere can usually pack a room with opposition to a proposed 700-foot thrill ride that would plummet from the tower and cross the Strip near their homes.

Letter: Let's make deal on waste storage: I am thinking about $5,000 per citizen, per year for the life of the storage facility. In round figures, that would be about $7.5 billion per year. We could shut up, and life could go on. This could be a bargain price for the nuclear industry, considering the billions of dollars already spent on the project.

Winter is going out with a flurry of activity: Spring may be arriving on Wednesday, but winter weather continued in Southern Nevada today with cold daytime temperatures, rain in the Las Vegas Valley and snow in the Spring Mountains west of Las Vegas.

Task force on water use flows from summit: Creation of a task force on water use and requiring permits for off-road driving on public land could become high- profile state issues as a result of last week's Nevada Land-Use Summit.

Youthful offenders gain learning experience: Kim Smith; After a car crash killed six youthful offenders cleaning trash along Interstate 15 two years ago Tuesday, community service programs for kids who got into trouble were severely limited.

Computer merger vote may be too close to call: The outcome may be too close to immediately call.

Letter: A stirring song for Nevadans: Home means Nevada to me.

Video shows nuclear cask risks: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- In an attempt to grab national attention and rally opposition against the Yucca Mountain project, Nevada's congressional delegation today released a videotape showing an anti-tank missile blowing a hole in a nuclear waste shipping container.

Former Chrysler chairman wants to return: Schrempp and Iacocca held a series of talks over the past few years about Iacocca's possible return to the automaker, the Detroit News reported Sunday.

Company wins award for Ray Charles slot: The Ray Charles slot machines all feature audio cues and braille buttons that give blind players the ability to play the machine and experience its bonus features. The slot machines are awaiting regulatory approval in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi and tribal gaming jurisdictions.

News briefs for March 18, 2002: A boy was killed and a man was hospitalized after a head-on crash on U.S. 95 near Cal Nev Ari, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.

Editorial: Influence plays big on energy: Common Cause's study documented how the nuclear power industry gave nearly $30 million to congressional lawmakers in the last decade. It shows the uphill battle Nevada faces as it resists a future where caravans containing deadly nuclear waste roll across the nation to Yucca Mountain. Common Cause's Andy Draheim asked, "How can anyone in Nevada, or anywhere in the nation, be expected to believe that Yucca Mountain is being driven by the public interest, and not the special interest, with so much money changing hands?"

Banking giant Wells Fargo turns 150: Michael Liedtke; SAN FRANCISCO -- Celebrating its 150th birthday today, Wells Fargo & Co. appears to be getting stronger with age -- an enviable position that the banking giant owes to its frail condition of just a few years ago.

On the brink: Nearly homeless families struggle in Las Vegas Valley: By Timothy Pratt; Timmothy Bivins moved his family to Las Vegas almost a year ago, looking for a better job and a better life.

NCAA women's box: UNLV-Minnesota: Percentages: FG .357, FT .333, 3P .300.

UNLV to archive medical records of NTS workers: Jennifer Knight; In an experiment that could revolutionize how doctors approach nuclear industry health issues, computer experts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are preparing to digitally archive a massive amount of medical records of former Nevada Test Site workers.

Doctors renewing contracts with LV company: A Las Vegas managed care company says it has signed more than 80 percent of its doctors to contract renewals after dozens threatened to quit the network over cost increases.

Louisiana tribe drops casino proposal: Jena Band Tribal Council member Jerry Jackson said the Louisiana tribe had withdrawn its application with the Bureau of Indian Affairs after spending months trying to drum up support for the project.