Print edition for November 26, 2002

Moments of Clarity: Stones' spruced-up early releases reflect trends in remastering: Spencer Patterson; When they scan the racks at their local record stores, fans might be surprised at what they find. The Rolling Stones' entire ABKCO Records catalog 22 albums covering the band's formative years from 1963 through 1970 has been reissued, taking advantage of modern CD remastering techniques.

Community briefs for Nov. 26, 2002: The 17th annual Merry Christmas Las Vegas event will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Broadway showroom at the Stratosphere.

Obituaries for Nov. 26, 2002: Walter A. Bach, 76, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospital. He was born Nov. 7, 1926, in Augusta, Ky. A resident for 12 years, he was a retired Army sergeant and World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran, and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Uniform Services.

Immunization schedule for Nov. 26, 2002: HENDERSON PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 129 W. Lake Mead Drive, Building A, Suite 10, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Oh, carol: The spirit overwhelms: Last Wednesday.

Ticket supplier signs deal: The games allow players to win vacations at Mandalay Resort Group's five resorts in Las Vegas. The lottery promotion could potentially fill 6,000 room nights annually and create repeat customers for years to come, the casino company said.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Tough to get excited about football finale: Remember the question posed by the rock group Chicago "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?" And the question in response to the question: "Does Anybody Really Care?"

Editorial: Plan to control dust needs enforcement: Although the county has paved roads and has been inspecting thousands of vacant lots and construction sites, it has a long way to go before dust pollution is under control. Dust can cause or aggravate asthma, a condition found in Las Vegas at a higher rate than anywhere else in the nation. The county has done a good job of assembling on paper what needs to be done to assure cleaner air. Now, however, the county needs to adopt the same big-stick tactic used by the federal government. Anyone caught violating the plans should feel the same financial pressure the ...

Letter: Tax revenue is why tobacco won't be banned: It's just like our so-called "war on drugs." We, the states, couldn't stop it if we wanted to because there's just too much cash involved.

Murder suspect's past is at issue: Jace Radke; A man charged with raping and strangling a Henderson teen in 1998 had a history of methamphetamine use and convictions for lewdness, witnesses testified Monday.

19 Southern Nevadans become Eagle Scouts: Among those honored are Burton Lee Miller, 17, of Boulder City and Rishawn Miguel Newman, 18, of Henderson.

Ickey's still shuffling along: Purchase a new floor by "Floors To Shuffle On" in the Cincinnati area, and a caveat comes when the owner of the company visits for the final inspection.

Candidates named for NAACP offices: By Timothy Pratt; Plans to revive the Las Vegas area branch of the NAACP took a step forward last weekend as candidates were announced for the Dec. 21 elections for president, secretary and treasurer.

Nevada budget picture growing bleaker: CARSON CITY -- The picture for the upcoming state budget is growing worse.

Holiday travelers expected to cause delays at airport: Judy Odierna; Travelers can expect crowds at McCarran International Airport over the four-day Thanksgiving weekend to be just as heavy as any other holiday weekend, airport officials say.

Rebels begin to look at future: Steve Guiremand; NEXT UP

Arizona court weighs gambling injunction: Beth DeFalco; PHOENIX -- Gov. Jane Hull on Monday signed into law a ballot proposition approved by voters to expand Indian gambling.

PUC invites public to discuss concerns: The sessions sponsored by the state Public Utilities Commission will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, and 6 p.m. at Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.

Editorial: Looks like it's hustle, not bustle: It's not there yet and all the forward-looking planning now under way is not about to make it happen. Something's missing as we marvel at the thought of gigantic shopping centers, medical research facilities, furniture showrooms, office buildings and the like. These are good projects but they seem to be totally dominating the planning, leaving talk of residential development confined to compact buildings stuffed with one-room efficiency apartments. Perhaps it's time to pause and give thought to the past.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: School fosters respect: If there is one feature about life in these United States that has differentiated us from the rest of the world, made this country the envy of all the others, made us the most productive, innovative and successful experiment in self-governance the world has ever seen, and created a sense of national pride that not only encourages self-respect but something far more important, respect for the hopes and dreams of others who share this planet, it is our public school system.

Lane closures will delay Interstate 15 traffic near Primm: Dan Kulin; Parts of Interstate 15 near the California border will be reduced to one lane in early December, as work on the $45 million highway widening project winds down, the state Transportation Department said Monday.

Prep Schedule: FRIDAY

Planet Hollywood linked to Aladdin: A Wall Street source said a partner would work with Planet Hollywood on the deal and that the restaurant chain would contribute its name and movie memorabilia collection, but no cash.

Police led on high-speed chase before rollover: The man was walking toward his Pontiac Grand Am in the parking lot of an Albertsons at Maryland Parkway and Sahara Avenue about 5 a.m. when the teen approached him, pulled out a gun, forced him into the passenger seat and drove the car away, Metro Officer Jose Montoya said.

More police, civilian workers wanted: Jen Lawson; The Las Vegas Valley needs more cops, and Metro Police wants voters to approve a tax increase to pay for it.

Struggling Oregon town pinning hopes on casino: Brad Cain; CASCADE LOCKS, Ore. -- Nestled near towering basalt cliffs, plunging water falls and hiking trails leading into the backcountry, this town perched within the Columbia River Gorge charms visitors who pass through.

Rebels' Zarndt runs career-best time: Zarndt, a product of Cheyenne High, is only the third women's cross country runner in school history to compete at nationals. Her previous career and season best time of 21:42.60 was accomplished at the 2002 Mountain West Conference Championships on Nov. 1.

Wind settles down, but so does temperature: The temperature dipped and the winds picked up Monday as a cold front moved into valley, pushing warmer than usual weather away for at least a few days, National Weather Service spokesman Brian Fuis said.

Pageant winners urge responsible actions: Nevada's newly crowned Miss Nevada USA and Miss Nevada Teen USA said Monday their goals are to encourage responsible actions by teens and young adults.

Two Las Vegas offices sold: Terms of the deal, which includes the acquisition of four other Elite offices in California, were not disclosed. All six Elite offices, valued at about $30 million, are to be renamed Stratus Services when the deal closes on Dec. 2.

Columnist Jeff German: Mushroom cloud hangs over state: But now it may be rising from the ashes of the state's nuclear waste fight in Washington.

Carjacker leads police on high-speed chase: The shopper was robbed at about 5 a.m. while walking from the store to a car, Officer Jose Montoya said. The suspect also stole the victim's car, a white Pontiac Grand Am.

State college to fall far short of enrollment goal: Jennifer Knight; Nevada State College at Henderson officials plan to ask the state for a large increase for their next two years of operation, despite being expected to fall far short of enrolling 500 full-time students in the college's first year.

Senators seek GAO probe of new Yucca allegations: Sens. Harry Reid, D-Nev., and John Ensign, R-Nev., on Monday asked for an investigation by the General Accounting Office. They based the request on an anonymous letter received by their offices and a story in Sunday's Las Vegas Review-Journal. The story said two Yucca quality assurance workers were displaced -- one fired, one transferred -- after aggressively spotlighting deficiencies in the nuclear waste dump project.

Letter: Is first lady using her time wisely?: Aren't we lucky to have a first lady who knows how to have fun, rather than one who attempts to fix our health care system. Right?

U.S., Vegas bankruptcy rate rises: Bankruptcy filings by individuals and businesses jumped 12 percent in the three months ending in September to a record 401,306 nationwide, according to data released Monday.

Two area prep football coaches resign positions: Adam Candee; Copyright 2002 Las Vegas Sun

Mirage settles federal bias suit for $1 million: By Liz Benston; The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission today announced it has settled a race discrimination lawsuit against the Mirage casino resort in Las Vegas for more than $1 million.

County eyes adjustments in planning changes: Adrienne Packer; When Bill Moore built his custom home nearly three years ago, he expected a swath of land zoned for open space would always shield him from Sunset Road's traffic and lights.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: Wednesday's card

Three LV hospital execs named: Karla Perez, former chief executive of Desert Springs hospital, was appointed chief executive of the 176-bed Spring Valley hospital under construction at Rainbow Boulevard and Hacienda Avenue. The hospital is scheduled to open in the fall of 2003.

Hazmat task force calls for uniform regulations: Adrienne Packer; An eight-member hazardous materials task force, formed after the deadly AeroTech Inc. explosion a year ago, released recommendations Monday to boost oversight of Clark County plants that store dangerous chemicals.

Letter: Government ruins health care: Most businesses now cover only 50 percent of the premiums of health insurance for their employees. Seniors are beginning to find it difficult to find physicians who are willing to take Medicare assignment, which has now dropped another 4.6 percent due to the inaction of Congress. The "bold" step to universal health care recommended by the "scientific" panel will drive the country further into a medical crisis.

West Las Vegas kids get chance to test toys: Erica D. Johnson; Christmas came two months early for some West Las Vegas children who were selected to play with more than $1,500 worth of new toys so that they could rate them for quality, durability and, most importantly, fun.

McCain to revive bet ban effort: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has drawn up his to-do list for the next Congress, and it includes a ban on betting on college sports.

Bail reduction denied mother in baby's death: Sophia Mendoza, 20, in addition to the murder charge, faces four counts of abuse and neglect. Her daughter was found dead on Oct. 1, and her other four children were found ill and living in squalor.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Colleges need to alter lines, lanes: Dean Juipe; The arc was written into the rule book in 1986 and drawn 19 feet, 9 inches from the basket. College basketball added the three-point shot and its game would never be the same.

Survey: Average S.C. lottery player is black female: State law requires the lottery commission to submit reports on the demographics of lottery players to the Education Lottery Oversight Committee. The report must include the income, age, gender, education and frequency of participation of players.

Fry's opens first LV store: "Around here, Fry's is nirvana for geeks," Jed Kolko, analyst for Forrester Research, told In Business Las Vegas, a sister newspaper to the Las Vegas Sun. Manuel Valerio, a spokesman for Fry's, told In Business that the store will offer "just about anything you can imagine in retail consumer electronics."

UNLV's Moore 10th at All-America Classic: The only player to break par on the par-71 course was TCU's Adam Rubinson (71-68--139), who holds a three-stroke lead at three-under.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Toys given as holiday gifts often are harmful: Dan Kulin; Buying the wrong toy can leave children at risk for choking, exposure to toxic chemicals or hearing loss, a national consumer advocacy group said today as it released its annual list of potentially dangerous toys to look out for as the holiday shopping season begins.

Senator offers plan to keep doctors: CARSON CITY -- To stem the tide of departures and retirements by Southern Nevada doctors, Sen. Valerie Wiener, D-Las Vegas, wants to let physicians charge patients more to help cover rising medical malpractice insurance costs.

News briefs for Nov. 26, 2002: Henderson Police are investigating the homicide of a 28-year-old man found dead Saturday in the desert about 50 yards from the intersection of Old Vegas Trail and Foothills Road.