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Archive for November 14, 2002

Citizen respond at Nevada tax panel session: AP; "No one has been able to show how destroying the economic liberty of the people is somehow going to create a fairer, more just, more equitable and compassionate society with a better quality of life ...; 12:01 p.m.

Nevada tax revenues, proposals: AP; Possible new revenues and projected taxes in fiscal 2004 would include:; 12:01 p.m.

Hospital chief's job may be on line: Adrienne Packer; A turbulent year during which University Medical Center plummeted $40 million into debt has left chief executive officer Bill Hale's future with the hospital up for discussion, Clark County sources said.; 11:19 a.m.

Suspect sought in shooting: Police allege Joseph Antonetti got into an argument with the 33-year-old woman at their home in the 1400 block of South 11th Street, then shot her nine times with a small-caliber handgun, police said. He ...; 11:18 a.m.

Policies blamed for regent's access to records: Jennifer Knight; A regent's access to thousands of student records was made possible by vague policies systemwide, several professors and university system officials said Wednesday.; 11:17 a.m.

FTC allows buyout of Vegas-area Raley's: Grace Leong; Smith's Food for Drug said it will take possession of 10 Raley's stores in Las Vegas Friday following the completion of the Federal Trade Commission's review of parent company Kroger Co.'s proposed acquisition of 18 ...; 11:16 a.m.

Ensign proposes websites for children free of predators: Erin Neff; A proposal by Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., to create an Internet domain for kid-friendly websites passed the Senate on Wednesday night.; 11:15 a.m.

Record homeless show up for annual Stand Down: By Timothy Pratt; Standing down, said Brian Brooks between calls on his two walkie-talkies Wednesday afternoon, is when troops regroup before going back to battle.; 11:14 a.m.

News briefs for Nov. 14, 2002: A power outage and fire at Southwest Printers Wednesday is expected to cause a delay today in the delivery of Henderson Home News and other papers, publisher Tim O'Callaghan said.; 11:14 a.m.

Company repurchases stock, pays down debt: The Las Vegas-based company previously announced its intention to lower its debt and buy back shares in a plan to improve its balance sheet and position the company for future growth.; 11:14 a.m.

Castaways proposes pad for chopper landings: Dan Kulin; A controversial proposal to put a helicopter landing pad at the Castaways is on its way to the Las Vegas City Council.; 11:13 a.m.

LV City Council to weigh $15,000 pay, benefit hikes: The Las Vegas City Council will consider a proposal Wednesday to give itself raises of more than $15,000 a year in salary and benefits -- the first proposed council-voted hike in 16 years.; 11:13 a.m.

DA looking into possible vote fraud: Kim Smith and Judy Odierna; Investigators in the Clark County district attorney's office are looking into allegations of possible voter fraud in Assembly District 37 after Assemblyman Bob Beers, R-Las Vegas, gave the office 21 names he believes may have ...; 11:13 a.m.

Street-games measure lacks backers: Jeffrey Libby; "It is unlawful to leave unattended any basketball hoop, skateboard ramp or ot' er sports equipment or device in any public street. It is unlawful for any per' on to engage in any sport or ...; 11:11 a.m.

Nevada Power plans 5.3 percent rate cut: Fresh off a quarterly earnings report that showed a decline in profits, Nevada Power Co. said it would file a request today with state regulators to decrease power rates.; 11:10 a.m.

State's tax battle goes to next level: Now that a task force has issued a comprehensive proposal of new and increased state taxes, the political wrangling is about to officially begin over Nevada's attempt to fix its ailing general fund budget.; 11:09 a.m.

Preserves to benefit from sale of lands: Under the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, the BLM is authorized to sell land identified for disposal in the Las Vegas Valley. In turn, the proceeds are used to buy sensitive lands ...; 11:09 a.m.

Cost-cutting helps boost Boyd returns: Boyd's Stardust hotel-casino reported an operating loss of $400,000 for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 compared with an operating loss of $2.7 million for the third quarter of last year, primarily due to reductions ...; 11:09 a.m.

Area residents, councilman debate future of park: Protecting the open spaces of the Las Vegas Valley's northwest is the goal, and community participation is the key, Las Vegas Councilman Michael Mack told dozens of area residents Wednesday night.; 11:08 a.m.

Appeals court upholds Henderson hospital's firing of employee: CARSON CITY -- A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday in a split decision that St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Henderson could fire an employee after he informed the hospital he intended to file for bankruptcy ...; 11:08 a.m.

Training center to open: The Atlantic City Jobs & Opportunities Training Center will offer unemployed and employed residents classes in basic adult education, GED preparation, English-as-a-second-language classes, social service referrals, citizenship services, casino licensing and other services.; 11:08 a.m.

Commissioner pleads guilty: George T. Lycos, 42 pleaded guilty Tuesday to an investment scam in which he tricked friends and neighbors into investing $800,000 in a fictional business.; 11:08 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: LV Bowl keeps eye on BYU, AFA: The hardest-working woman in the college football bowl business is back at it.; 11:00 a.m.

Kerry aide tapped for security role: Thomas Richey, a former Coast Guard officer, was named Microsoft's federal director of homeland security, the company announced Wednesday. Working in Microsoft's offices in Washington. Richey will stump for the company's interests as the government ...; 9:52 a.m.

FCC OKs merger of AT&T, Comcast: Bill Bergstrom; PHILADELPHIA -- The Federal Communications Commission's decision to allow the merger of Comcast and AT&T Broadband creates a behemoth that will have nearly twice as many customers as its nearest competitor.; 9:51 a.m.

Executive declares Dec. 2 bankruptcy deadline: The date represented a tighter timetable than Wall Street analysts had projected, and it heightened the urgency of the airline's pursuit of efforts to remain solvent.; 9:50 a.m.

Bush concedes gaming may be an option: David Royse; TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Gov. Jeb Bush adamantly opposed any expansion of gambling during his first term. But with a voter mandate to shrink class sizes, he may have to consider it, he conceded Wednesday.; 9:48 a.m.

Reid says Yucca money bill is out of his control: Erin Neff; Sen. Harry Reid downplayed a move by congressional negotiators Wednesday to restore $100 million in authorized money to the Yucca Mountain Project.; 9:47 a.m.

Critics lining up against Ohio slot proposal: Andrew Welsh-Huggins; COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The opposition is lining up against a proposal to allow lawmakers to place electronic slot machines at Ohio's seven racetracks without a constitutional amendment.; 9:45 a.m.

New task force studying growth in Massachusetts: Jennifer Peter; BOSTON -- The gaping budget deficit, the new governor's anti-tax promises, and the encroachment of casinos in neighboring states has made expanded gambling an imminent possibility in Massachusetts, according to members of a new task ...; 9:45 a.m.

Rebels sign two, still waiting for third: Wednesday was the official start of the week-long early-signing period.; 9:40 a.m.

Orleans team wins team challenge title: Orleans team wins team challenge title; 9:39 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Gary Scelzi back in action at LVMS: Three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Gary Scelzi obviously doesn't limit his hot-rodding to the quarter-mile tracks.; 9:34 a.m.

Option has put Falcons on map: Steve Guiremand; When it comes to running the option, nobody does it better than Air Force.; 9:31 a.m.

Local student-athletes give commitments to colleges: Adam Candee; The opening of the NCAA early signing period arrived with a whimper around Las Vegas on Wednesday.; 9:30 a.m.

A whole new kind of fight: Dean Juipe; For those concerned that Saturday's featherweight fight at Mandalay Bay will mimic one held two weeks ago at the MGM, Paulie Ayala says not to worry.; 9:30 a.m.

Nursing homes are troubled by ads: Judy Odierna; Several Nevada nursing homes say a newspaper advertisement linked to the launch a new federal outreach program may be doing more harm than good.; 9:30 a.m.

Ex-Metro cop given 10 years in robbery: Kim Smith; Fourteen-year Metro Police veteran Jack Brandon continued to loudly proclaim his innocence Wednesday as he was sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbing two United Coin employees.; 9:29 a.m.

Justices pay tribute to retiring Young: CARSON CITY -- Cliff Young is capping a career that has seen him serve as a congressman, state senator and justice on the Nevada Supreme Court.; 9:19 a.m.

Catching up With ... MARY JAN FERNANDEZ: High School: Green Valley ('00); 9:16 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: A grown-up problem: Who among us hasn't asked a young person that question at least once in our lives? It is a conversation starter and also an opportunity to probe a young mind before it has been jaded ...; 9:15 a.m.

Airmen of Note to perform: Dick Benoit; The Air Force premier jazz ensemble, Airmen of Note, will perform at 8 p.m. on Nov. 23 in Artemus Ham Hall on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus. The performance is free and open ...; 9:15 a.m.

Editorial: Legacy of Gallagher is strong leadership: Gallagher's resignation comes at a time when the board is about to plunge into another internal controversy, this one involving Regent Linda Howard's perusal of student and employee records. Gallagher's steadying influence will be greatly ...; 9:14 a.m.

Warrant respite planned: Dan Kulin; For a third straight year, Christmas is coming early for those with traffic or other misdemeanor warrants in North Las Vegas.; 9:13 a.m.

Letter: Matrimony is a big joke here: It's also wonderful to know that in Nevada, you can pull up to a window and have a fake, fat Elvis join you in holy matrimony. After the ceremony, you and your bride and your ...; 9:13 a.m.

Letter: Get portable hoops off streets: The motor vehicle code and surrounding laws are pretty clear about the uses of the public streets. They're for vehicle traffic, not as a basketball court. Or an adjunct to the sidewalk. Or in lieu ...; 9:13 a.m.

Letter: Tackle real problems; let children play: Have these people ever thought about the alternative to playing basketball and other sports in front of these kids' own homes?; 9:12 a.m.

Tougher driver's training sought for teenagers: Erica D. Johnson; Stringent behind-the-wheel training is the only way teen drivers will be prepared when they hit Las Vegas Valley roadways for the first time, members of a committee on teenage driving said Wednesday.; 9:11 a.m.

Community briefs for Nov. 14, 2002: The Boulder Gem Club will host its annual minishow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the new Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Blvd.; 9:10 a.m.

Getting another chance: Adam Candee; If it is true that opportunity knocks only once, Foothill must be wondering if fate somehow found a doorbell as well.; 9:09 a.m.

Editorial: Bush needs to take lead on reforms: Pitt's problems intensified last month when he pushed the candidacy of William Webster to take over a new accounting oversight board, one of the key provisions of the accounting reforms. But Pitt failed to tell ...; 9:09 a.m.

Centennial should top Palo Verde in low-scoring affair: Adam Candee; Woe -- if not for a last-second change of heart -- the glory of an 8-0 week to open the playoffs rested in our hands. But alas, we switched the Palo Verde pick over to ...; 9:09 a.m.

Offer made on Binion house: An attorney for the estate of Ted Binion says he plans to go before a District Court judge later this month with an offer from a yet-to-be-identified investor to buy the murdered gaming figure's house ...; 9:09 a.m.

Calico Basin residents urge protection of area: The Calico Basin and nearby springs in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area need more protection to preserve the habitat of a snail and other threatened wildlife, Bureau of Land Management officials told residents ...; 9:08 a.m.

Sun Prep Athletes of the week: Josh Daneshforooz and Meghan Mathews: Josh Daneshforooz; 9:08 a.m.

Prep playoff schedules: TODAY; 9:05 a.m.

Obituaries for Nov. 14, 2002: Deenya M. Boelman, 60, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Henderson. She was born Feb. 12, 1942, in Glendale, Calif. A resident for 14 years, she was an operating room nurse and a member of ...; 9:01 a.m.

Oh so close for Rebels at Anthem: UNLV women's golf coach Missy Ringler starts a hiatus of three months today knowing the young and inexperienced players of her young and inexperienced program can challenge almost anyone in the country.; 8:57 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Adams looks to return to form: Dean Juipe; At face value, Bones Adams vs. Guty Espadas is a fight that matches men on losing streaks.; 8:56 a.m.

Fight schedule: Friday; 8:55 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Fridays races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- LIL SISTER STICH -- Was terror on Santa Anita downhill course, Desormeaux aboard O'Neill trainee, should like this turf dash opener. IVORY TOWER -- Argentine-bred draws good post for allowance outing, Pincay ...; 8:54 a.m.

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 7:05 p.m.; 8:53 a.m.

Correction: The Sun regrets the error. The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it; 8:50 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: TV's spin often skirts the issues: Ruthe Deskin; It's all about friendship and reminiscing.; 8:14 a.m.

Bowl picture clearing up for MWC: AP; The only certainties entering this weekend is that Utah, Wyoming and San Diego State will not be playing in the postseason and Colorado and Air Force will.; 1:36 a.m.

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