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Archive for October 10, 2002

Gibbons' run for fourth term hard to stop: Erin Neff; Brendan Trainor; 11:32 a.m.

Arizona firm goes after LV financial adviser: The aerospace, defense and automotive safety systems maker said it was investigating employees who had allegedly violated company policy by posting company information online when it discovered the Las Vegas investment advisor -- Michael A. ...; 11:26 a.m.

Judge grants Aladdin another extension: The extension for Aladdin Gaming LLC gives the hotel-casino the sole right to file a reorganization plan until Dec. 2. The period for the company to solicit votes on the plan also was extended, to ...; 11:26 a.m.

Task force to recommend gross receipts tax: Jace Radke; The Governor's Task Force on Taxes decided tentatively Wednesday to rely on a business tax to cover the bulk of an estimated $4.2 billion deficit that the state will face by 2012.; 11:22 a.m.

Fire chief's diversity class upsets rank and file: By Timothy Pratt; The union representing Las Vegas firefighters will decide on Oct. 16 and 17 whether to hold a no-confidence vote on department Chief David Washington's leadership, Local 1285 President Dean Fletcher said.; 11:22 a.m.

Bill for new VA hospital introduced: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., today introduced a bill that authorizes construction of a new veterans hospital to replace the Addeliar Guy Ambulatory Care Center, which has a cracked foundation and other problems.; 11:22 a.m.

Silent heroes: As Cold War secrets emerge, infamous 1955 Mount Charleston crash remembered: Erica D. Johnson; The first time Grace Hatton traveled to Las Vegas from her native New York last year she didn't visit the glitzy Strip landmarks the city is famous for.; 11:20 a.m.

San Francisco airport, LV firm resolve payment issues: Douglas Jessop, a Denver-based attorney for the San Francisco airport, said Wednesday that his client and National have resolved payment issues, clearing objections the airport had about the airline's financial plan. The airport was owed ...; 11:20 a.m.

Company to sell bonds to finance Strip attraction: The Las Vegas-based company will use its products or assets as collateral on the bonds, according to a filing Tuesday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.; 11:19 a.m.

Operator sues Fallon store: Churchill Station was accused of capitalizing on Station's reputation when it opened a casino area with slot machines on West William Avenue in the Northern Nevada town of Fallon, and put up signage bearing the ...; 11:19 a.m.

Security officers lose lawsuit: Nathan Norman and Douglas Meaton, who are both white, sued Jerry's Nugget, claiming they were both terminated in retaliation for complaining about what they alleged was "unlawful race discrimination" to the Nevada Equal Rights Commission.; 11:19 a.m.

Attorney general race takes another ugly turn: Erin Neff; The two main candidates for attorney general have already been going at it for weeks in debates and, more recently, in TV ads.; 11:18 a.m.

VEGAS.com growth strong: The study was conducted by comScore Media Metrix for VEGAS.com.; 11:15 a.m.

UNR student's work marked as 'noble' effort: Jennifer Knight; To a UNR doctoral candidate, a dubious distinction garnered by her research may be the highlight of her young career.; 11:14 a.m.

Drug czar says state faces liability: The nation's drug czar today said Nevada could face liability problems if it tries to provide marijuana to those who need it medically, a key component of Question 9.; 11:14 a.m.

Wynn debt rating in line with rivals: Standard & Poor's has assigned high-risk ratings to debt that will be used to build Steve Wynn's $2.4 billion Le Reve casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip.; 11:10 a.m.

Little League to mandate background check of coaches: Dan Kulin; For at least 10 years Little League managers and coaches in Clark County have gone through criminal background checks. Now a new mandate from the baseball league's national office will require managers, coaches and all ...; 11:10 a.m.

One Nevada tax break OK'd, another rejected: Commissioners on Wednesday approved a request from Milgard Manufacturing Inc., which applied for $141,330 in sales and use tax abatements, $6,400 in business tax abatements and $53,840 in sales and use tax deferrals. The company ...; 11:09 a.m.

UNLV adds players from Nevada, Colorado: Steve Guiremand; UNLV baseball coach Jim Schossnagle has received verbal commitments from three of the top pitching prospects in Nevada as well as the 4-A Player of the Year from Colorado.; 11:08 a.m.

Gaming stocks fall again: Harrah's Entertainment Inc. shares led this morning's decline, falling 8 percent after analyst Michael Reitbrock of Salomon Smith Barney downgraded the stock to "in-line" from "outperform." He also lowered his 12-month price target of Harrah's ...; 11:08 a.m.

Builder posts strong earnings: The builder, currently No. 3 in the Las Vegas market and on a pace to close on more than 1,000 homes in this market this year, posted net income in the third quarter of $43.6 ...; 11:08 a.m.

Lobo QB suspended for Saturday's game: McKamey, who got the starting job last week, will miss Saturday's game at UNLV and will be replaced for that game by senior Justin Millea, Long said.; 11:07 a.m.

Rebel women finish 12th in New Mexico: Only sophomore Hwanhee Lee (78-75-74--227) was able to match her production from Tuesday's best team round of 306. Lee shot 74 on Tuesday to climb back into the top 20.; 11:07 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: It's Bliss-ful: Mike surprised he's leading: Schedule; 11:00 a.m.

Valentine picked as assistant county manager: Adrienne Packer; With the Clark County Commission's blessing, former Las Vegas City Manager Virginia Valentine will become the the county's third assistant county manager, replacing Mike Alastuey.; 10:59 a.m.

Waugh named to state board: Guinn said Waugh has more than 20 years' experience in the gas and oil business. The 10-member Agriculture Board sets policies and makes recommendations to the governor and Legislature on livestock and agriculture.; 10:58 a.m.

Invensys Classic: Golfers go low on first day: Dean Juipe; With ideal weather and pristine courses, the Invensys Classic at Las Vegas was at the mercy of the world's finest golfers and they didn't disappoint.; 10:12 a.m.

Invensys Classic: Back pain slows May: To the casual observer, Bob May still has the same sweet swing and confident putting stroke that earned him more than $1.5 million and a runner-up finish to Tiger Woods in the PGA Championship two ...; 10:12 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantoski: After Ryder roar, all quiet for Parnevik at TPC: Ron Kantoski; Less than two weeks ago, Jesper Parnevik played head up against Tiger Woods with virtually the entire world watching.; 10:11 a.m.

Invensys Classic: Gamez pleased he gets to skip school: Dean Juipe; With a palatial house just off the third green, Robert Gamez is completely familiar with the TPC at Summerlin.; 10:09 a.m.

Invensys Classic: Friday's tee times: No. 1 tee Time No. 10 tee; 10:08 a.m.

Invensys Classic: Wednesday's first-round scores: 62-c; 10:07 a.m.

Invensys Classic: Henderson's Barlow happy with the state of his game: Dean Juipe; It's a long way from playing Southern Nevada Golf Association events to successfully competing on the PGA Tour, yet Craig Barlow has made the transition.; 10:06 a.m.

FCC kills satellite TV merger: WASHINGTON -- The Federal Communications Commission rejected today a proposed merger between Echostar Communications Corp. and Hughes Electronics Corp., scuttling a $26 billion deal that would have created the nation's largest pay-TV service.; 9:58 a.m.

Medication cited in murder hearing: Kim Smith; Attorneys for a Las Vegas man accused of beating a man to death with bricks are asking that his statement to police be tossed out as evidence.; 9:55 a.m.

S.C.'s first Powerball produces one winner: Amy Geier Edgar; COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Someone came up with a lucky lottery ticket in South Carolina's initial participation in the Powerball drawing.; 9:54 a.m.

Woman won't back out of her plea agreement: Erica D. Johnson; A Las Vegas woman serving five years' probation for a fatal car accident decided not to ask to back out of her plea agreement Wednesday.; 9:54 a.m.

Suspect in killing of girl, 9, will stay in jail: Kim Smith; A 22-year-old man accused of shooting a 9-year-old North Las Vegas girl will remain in the North Las Vegas jail without bail, for now.; 9:53 a.m.

Three judges will stay with criminal cases: Kim Smith; District Judges Joseph Bonaventure, Donald Mosley and John McGroarty will stay on the criminal bench and not have to worry about fitting civil cases into their schedules.; 9:53 a.m.

Valentine takes job in county: Of the three finalists who made the last round of interviews on Wednesday, Valentine was considered to be the leading candidate to replace former Assistant County Manager Mike Alastuey.; 9:53 a.m.

Congressional action may clear way for casino: The year-old lawsuit citing an old treaty has clouded titles and stymied legal transactions for an estimated 1,300 landowners in the Fairfax Industrial District of Kansas City, Kan.; 9:52 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Santa Anita: Friday's card; 9:51 a.m.

Friday's horse racing entries: OAK TREE MEETING; 9:49 a.m.

Court briefs for Oct. 10, 2002: A 35-year-old Pahrump man was formally sentenced Wednesday to life in prison with parole possible after 40 years.; 9:49 a.m.

Former political activist Catt dies: Virginia Ann Catt, a former Las Vegas Democratic national committeewoman who participated in nearly every major party event locally from the 1950s through the mid-1980s, has died. She was 71.; 9:48 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Whitaker rid of Goofi nickname for Couser fight: Dean Juipe; Lance Whitaker has gone back to what once worked for him.; 9:48 a.m.

Mixed waste designation questioned: The Nevada Environmental Protection Division is still reviewing how the National Nuclear Security Administration would identify chemicals in shipments of low-level radioactive waste destined for the Nevada Test Site.; 9:47 a.m.

Fight schedule: Thursday; 9:47 a.m.

Bulldogs gunning for 6-0: Adam Candee; Seated on a bench adjacent to the Centennial football field, injured Bulldogs running back Devin Patterson tossed around the pigskin, shot a few playful verbal jabs at his teammates and even gave a fashion critique ...; 9:45 a.m.

Equal Rights panel fines Republic over complaint: By Timothy Pratt; The agency charged with enforcing the state's workplace discrimination laws decided Wednesday to fine Republic Services of Southern Nevada for impeding the investigation of a former worker's complaint.; 9:45 a.m.

Regents strengthen anti-nepotism rule: Jennifer Knight; Rules governing relatives working within the university system were slightly strengthened Wednesday while rules regulating the disclosure of student information remained the same.; 9:45 a.m.

Basic gets nod over short-handed Silverado: Adam Candee; Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and the Sparks Tribune; 9:36 a.m.

Sun Prep Athletes of the Week -- John Nixon and Sondia Gogue: John Nixon; 9:31 a.m.

System fund runs short: The investment fund of $193 million lost $1.8 million, mostly from stock market fluctuations. The deficit was widened because the system paid out another $18.2 million from the fund for energy costs and other items ...; 9:31 a.m.

Policy against loans clarified: An audit committee voted unanimously to clarify a state law that prevents any state money in university system control to be loaned to outside institutions.; 9:31 a.m.

Drug czar stumps against Nevada's marijuana question: The nation's drug czar made the rounds today to Las Vegas news media outlets, including the Sun's editorial board, to make a pitch against passage of a Nevada ballot question to legalize possession of small ...; 9:30 a.m.

False alarm shuts down McCarran's D Gates: Passengers were held outside the D Gate checkpoint, and passengers were not permitted to get off planes for about 20 minutes, Debbie Millett, spokeswoman for the airport, said this morning.; 9:30 a.m.

Catching up with ... JAMES SIMS JR.: High School: Valley ('01); 9:29 a.m.

Prep Standings -- Football: CLASS 4A; 9:25 a.m.

Prep Standings -- Girls Volleyball: CLASS 4A; 9:23 a.m.

Prep Standings -- Boys Soccer: CLASS 4A; 9:22 a.m.

Prep Standings -- Girls Golf: CLASS 4A; 9:21 a.m.

Prep Standings -- Boys Tennis: CLASS 4A; 9:20 a.m.

Prep Standings -- Girls Tennis: CLASS 4A; 9:20 a.m.

Wednesday's prep results: GIRLS VOLLEYBALL; 9:19 a.m.

Letter: Use California method to vote: Simply put, amidst all the election advertising "clutter" with no real position information, ask yourself just one question:; 8:35 a.m.

Hawaii expecting a shootout with Nevada: AP; "Their quarterback looks to be the premier player and they got the top receivers in the conference, so we got our hands full," Jones said. "You probably won't stop them. You've got to score more ...; 8:34 a.m.

Letter: Ills of smoking deadly serious: OK, we have heard this for years. Over the last 38 years the Surgeon General has warned us about the deadly serious nature of smoking. During this time we have been bombarded with notices labeled ...; 8:34 a.m.

Letter: Bush stance on stem cells causes suffering: He has the power and moral obligation to allow it but refuses. This prompted a physician speaking before a recent Senate subcommittee to say "the field of human embryonic stem cell research is in a ...; 8:33 a.m.

Editorial: Pensions should be paid in full: It's our strong military that enables President Bush to wage war on terrorism and advocate an overthrow of Saddam Hussein. Yet it's this same president who opposes correcting an obvious flaw in military pensions. Both ...; 8:32 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Sublime to ridiculous: Allow me to tell you about some of our young people who do know better and are considerate about the feelings of others. Examples of these young people can be found at churches, youth forums, ...; 8:32 a.m.

Editorial: 'Lie detectors' put under a microscope: In view of all the limitations of polygraph machines, it was encouraging to see that the National Research Council recently concluded in a study that polygraph machines aren't reliable enough to determine if government employees ...; 8:32 a.m.

Topping Copperfield: Master illusionist constantly tries to top himself: By Jerry Fink; David Copperfield is constantly trying to top himself, to perform a feat more astounding than the previous one.; 8:26 a.m.

Red Rock Canyon plans 'Freaky Friday': Rangers and volunteers plan a variety of activities each week. Other upcoming events:; 8:25 a.m.

Community briefs for Oct. 10, 2002: Home Depot is partnering with City of Hope to present Walk for Hope to Cure Breast Cancer at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at the University of Las Vegas to raise breast cancer awareness.; 8:25 a.m.

Nevada Power plans program on energy efficiency: Nevada Power will spend more than $9 million next year to promote energy efficiency in Southern Nevada, the company and regulatory officials announced Wednesday.; 8:24 a.m.

Pioneer Strip publicist, journalist Fisher dies: In the early years of the Las Vegas Sun, when the paper was being established as a crusading voice, Publisher Hank Greenspun assigned reporter Lee Fisher to investigate why people were having their homesites challenged ...; 8:24 a.m.

Obituaries for Oct. 10, 2002: Donald Francis Bennett, 74, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in Las Vegas. He was born Jan. 11, 1928, in New Jersey. A resident for 13 years, he was a retired salesman and a Navy veteran.; 8:24 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Spam scams no phony baloney: Ruthe Deskin; That's the word for all the unsolicited garbage that clutters our e-mail.; 8:23 a.m.

Nevada National Guard plane sets altitude record at air races: Dick Benoit; A Nevada Army National Guard C-12 T3 Beech Super King aircraft recently snared an aviation world record for its class. The aircraft, with a crew of soldiers of Operational Support Airlift Detachment 45, set the ...; 8:23 a.m.

Highlights of August win report on Nevada casinos: AP; -STATEWIDE: $840 million, up 1.8 percent.; 5:26 a.m.

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