Print edition for October 24, 2002

Catching up with ... ASHLEI PENDLETON: High school: Green Valley ('99)

Sun Prep Atletes of the Week: Corey Williams and Kelsey Johnson: Corey Williams

Art of the matter: New association hopes gallery brings life to downtown Henderson: Jeffrey Libby; "Answer it, 'Henderson ... Old ... Town ... Gallery,'" she called out.

Probe in 'Specks' killing continues: Lt. Tom Monahan said detectives want to talk to Charles Crombie, 52, about the death of Jay R. Smith, 87, who played a freckle-faced character called "Specks" in the series of movies in the 1920s.

Fight schedule: Friday

Editorial: Judicial candidates endorsed: Supreme Court

War on terrorism raises library-privacy concerns: Erica D. Johnson; Local librarians are walking a tightrope between protecting their patrons' privacy and obeying a law that could allow authorities to seize library records in an effort to fight terrorism.

Wednesday's prep results: GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Guest Columnist Larry Dixon: Las Vegas is Dixon's getaway behind the wheel: In a city like Las Vegas, you can find plenty of distractions and that's good, considering sometimes you want to get away and think about something else besides the race.

I-15 interchange proposed south of Blue Diamond Road: About two dozen residents of the southern Las Vegas Valley turned out Wednesday to see plans for a new interchange on Interstate 15 -- and many of those residents said the road changes are sorely needed.

Gators cruise to title: Adam Candee; The perfect season for the Green Valley girls golf team found a perfect end Wednesday, as the Gators claimed the 4A state championship at Thunder Canyon Country Club outside Reno.

Firm restating some results: AOL Time Warner said the restatements for the third quarter of 2000 through the second quarter of 2002 would reduce revenues by $190 million. The revision will affect earnings before taxes, interest, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, by $97 million.

Juvenile detention center filled beyond capacity: Today 17 kids woke up on mats on the floors of the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center because the facility's 235 beds were filled.

Budget finds relief as welfare rolls drop: CARSON CITY -- For the third time in the last four months, the number of welfare recipients has declined and the state program may end up with a surplus instead of a deficit this fiscal year.

Letter: Restrictions on pot problematic: The nation suffered from Prohibition by creating criminal organizations that would not have been so powerful without the Prohibition laws.

Planners OK condos for Aliante project: Dan Kulin; Plans for residential developments and shopping areas in North Las Vegas were approved or endorsed Wednesday by the Planning Commission.

Ralph Siraco's selctions for Friday's races at Santa Anita: Friday's card

Connecticut anticasino groups joining forces: Diane Scarponi; NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- There was a time when most Connecticut residents thought that the problems associated with gambling casinos were isolated to a few rural towns in southeastern Connecticut.

Homeless policy group wants to boost status: By Timothy Pratt; An ad hoc policy group on homeless families wants to boost its clout by getting the Legislature to make it an official task force under the governor's office.

Report: Microsoft faces new antitrust probe: Microsoft Chairman and founder Bill Gates said he is unconcerned about the newspaper report.

16 fail to pay late-filing fines: CARSON CITY -- The state Ethics Commission disclosed Wednesday that 16 office holders or political candidates -- including John Hunt, who is running for attorney general -- have failed to pay their fines for late filing of their financial disclosure statements.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Now a resident, Griffin utilizes LV resources: Dean Juipe; Beyond the weather considerations, there's a reason Montell Griffin moved from Chicago to Las Vegas 14 months ago.

Friday's horse racing entries: OAK TREE MEETING

Woman sues assisted care facility after husband's death: Kim Smith; When Betty Arnold put her husband of 49 years into an assisted living facility in August it was just a temporary measure. She had just had her fourth eye surgery, her daughter was recovering from back surgery and she wasn't able to take care of the him.

United Airlines, unions negotiate on cost cuts: Dave Carpenter; CHICAGO -- After shoring up its appeal for federal aid, United Airlines renewed efforts today to secure the key element of its emergency financial overhaul: $5.8 billion in targeted labor concessions.

Tapia: Underdog for life: Dean Juipe; While acknowledging that he deserves to be the underdog, Johnny Tapia offers a note of caution to those interested in betting on his Nov. 2 featherweight fight with Marco Antonio Barrera at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Obituaries for Oct. 24, 2002: Georgia M. Amos, 74, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospital. She was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Missouri. A resident for 49 years, she was a registers nurse and an evangelist, missionary and executive board member of Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ.

No plans in works to expand air station: CARSON CITY -- Despite a possibility of war, Navy Secretary Gordon England said there are no plans to expand Fallon Naval Air Station.

Missed license deadline adds fuel to Yucca battle: The next step in the department project is to apply to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a license to begin construction on the dump site, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas. By law the department was to submit the license application 90 days after Yucca was officially approved as a suitable site to bury 77,000 tons of highly radioactive waste.

Health board budget shows cuts in programs: By Timothy Pratt; The Clark County Board of Health was to vote today whether to approve its revised budget for fiscal year 2002-2003, a month later than usual due to a series of unforeseen fiscal setbacks.

Capps' ride not all that Funny: NHRA schedule

Fate of Tuscany development awaits judge's ruling on suit: District Judge Michael Douglas opted not to rule on a request by the city to dismiss a civil challenge by Henderson resident Tom Hantges, who says he and other taxpayers in the state would be harmed by the development agreement. He wants the court to rescind the deal, which could direct up to $40 million to Commerce Associates' Tuscany master-planned community.

Fields for Saturday's Breeders' Cup races at Arlington Park: 1. Two Item Limit

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: A most deserving winner: The award announcement included, in part, the following words: "Through his Carter Center, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2002, Carter has since his presidency undertaken very extensive and persevering conflict resolution on several continents. He has shown outstanding commitment to human rights, and has served as an observer at countless elections all over the world. He has worked hard on many fronts to fight tropical diseases and to bring about growth and progress in developing countries. Carter has thus been active in several of the problem areas that have figured prominently in the over one hundred years of Peace ...

Letter: Conservatives seek to impose their 'morals': I would hope since I am a liberal (and sick of it being used as a dirty word by conservatives) that it would be to not allow legal discrimination against anyone based on their sex, religion, race or sexual orientation. I would hope that it would allow people who love each other to be able to make a legal commitment to one another and to be allowed the same legal rights that others in our country are already allowed.

Clark County taxable sales rise slightly: CARSON CITY -- Clark County merchants, buoyed by robust auto sales and increases in bar and restaurant businesses, registered modest gains in August in taxable sales, one indicator of the economy.

Le Reve finance package changing: Underwriters for Wynn Resorts Ltd. reduced the stock price for the second time this week for the company's initial public offering to build the $2.4 billion Le Reve resort on the Las Vegas Strip. They now hope to close the deal tonight.

Tribe closes bingo hall: The casino near Grove closed at midnight Monday and its 162 employees were told they no longer had jobs, said Cotton Briggs, a tribal member and a bingo hall clerk.

News briefs for Oct. 24, 2002: A nursing assistant at a Las Vegas nursing home has been arrested on two felony counts of abusing an 84-year-old patient, including shoving part of a nightgown into the woman's mouth.

Stern warning issued on test problems: By Emily Richmond; Nevada's assistant superintendent of public instruction had a stern message Wednesday for schools that have had violations of testing security ranging from carelessness to outright cheating: Straighten up, or the state Education Department will do it for you.

Park Place numbers confirm LV rebound: By Liz Benston; Park Place Entertainment Corp. today became the third major Las Vegas casino company to report a dramatic increase in third-quarter earnings compared to the year-ago quarter, which was hurt from a decline in business following the Sept. 11 attacks.

Bonds approved for LV housing: CARSON CITY -- The state Board of Finance today approved nearly $33 million in housing bonds for new or refurbished apartments in Clark County for low- to moderate-income families.

Bull riders hit LV looking for payday: Adam Candee; At a glance

Basic, GV battling for home playoff date: Adam Candee; Sun Statewide Football Top 10

County approves Indian pact: Yolo County supervisors called the pact "historic," saying it marks the first time a California Indian tribe has agreed to waive its sovereign immunity and settle any disputes regarding the agreement in local state court.

Panthers smell the roses: Adam Candee; A quick glance over the Palo Verde football schedule does not reveal any dates with Iowa or Penn State, nor does it uncover a showdown versus Ohio State or Michigan.

FBI is ordered to turn over data on Tabish: Jace Radke; U.S. District Judge James Mahan has ordered the FBI to provide the court with any clear evidence the agency may have that could clear Rick Tabish of the murder of Ted Binion.

Brown finding niche on Rebels' defense: Steve Guiremand; NEXT UP

Man, 19, charged in murder of 'teacher, advocate': Kim Smith; Anthony Prentice will appear before District Court Joseph Bonaventure in two weeks.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Motorcycle leader looks forward to LV: It has been almost six weeks since the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle category has raced and points leader Angelle Savoie can't wait to get back to the track this weekend in Las Vegas.

Sheriff candidates proclaim no fear of being drug-tested: Jen Lawson; Sheriff candidates Randy Oaks and Bill Young both agreed to submit to a drug test if asked Wednesday night in response to a question during a sheriff's candidate forum.

Director sells 100,000 shares: Topfer, who is also a director of Dell Computer Corp., sold the shares for prices from $17.50 to $18 a share. After the transactions, he directly owned 408,432 common shares.

San Diego prep star commits to Rebels: Steve Guiremand; UNLV baseball coach Jim Schossnagle has received a verbal commitment from one of the West Coast's top high school prospects.

Feds arrest six in Vegas child predator sting: Jace Radke; When Jamey Jahner logged on to an Internet chat site titled "I Love Older Men Three," he quickly found what he was looking for -- a 14-year-old girl from Las Vegas named Erica.

Mills to return to 51s: Mills to return to 51s

Board of Regents meetings cost $77,000 each: Jennifer Knight; Every time the Board of Regents meets it costs the state $77,000, according to a university and community college system cost analysis.

Man's shooting of wife called mercy killing: Kim Smith; Kenneth Costanzo saw no other way to help his wife, his attorney said.

UNLV players ousted: Aviram Salomon, Milos Blagojevic and Ryan Barber will begin consolation bracket play today.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: It's a bull market for rodeo offshoot: As low man on the Sun sports totem pole in 1987, I "drew" the short straw and was assigned to cover the National Finals Rodeo, which I did four years running, or until I found somebody to carve a new pole.

Community briefs for Oct. 24, 2002: Meadows mall invites nonprofit organizations and charities to raise funds and awareness for their causes by selling tickets to its second annual An Evening of Giving from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: No true losers in elections: Ruthe Deskin; When the votes are finally tabulated, my congratulations go to the winners.

National Guard bids farewell to 17 retirees in ceremonies: Dick Benoit; The Nevada Army National Guard bid a final farewell to 17 soldiers during recent retirement and appreciation ceremonies held at the Office of the adjutant general in Carson City.