Print edition for September 3, 2002

Riders hope to cycle more money to families of Sept. 11 victims: Stephen Curran; Like many Americans, Charles Cook took to the roads this Labor Day weekend.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Laboring through job issues: A woman, who left no name or number, called after reading last Tuesday's Valley Views, which included an item about which public bathrooms were voted Las Vegas' best.

Birth announcements for Sept. 3, 2002: Aug. 4:

Masterpieces on display at Guggenheim Hermitage: Lynn Goya; "It is like little bonbons of art history," says Barbara J. Bloemink, managing director of the Guggenheim Hermitage.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Del Mar: Wednesday's card

Graphic arts exhibit canceled: "It just wasn't in keeping with the mission of the college," said Jerry Bracey, the dean of the Baptist college's Gulfport campus.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: More international drivers headed to U.S.: NASCAR, the most popular form of auto racing in the United States, is out to conquer the rest of the world.

Prep Schedule: TODAY

Editorial: Gravel mine move is worth studying: The Bureau of Land Management is evaluating the company's proposal. In order to show the BLM that it has local support for the move, Rinker is asking for an endorsement from Clark County. First, however, the county would need to assess the impact the move would have on Sloan residents and analyze how the operation -- planned to be much larger than at Buffalo and Tropicana -- would affect the valley's dust levels. It should also determine what would become of the former mine. If no major obstacles are discovered during these assessments, our view is that the move would ...

Trucking firm shuts down U.S. operations: Gene Johnson; SEATTLE -- Consolidated Freightways, one of the nation's largest trucking companies, decided to shut down its U.S. operations after 73 years, saying on Labor Day about 15,500 workers would lose their jobs.

Harrah's not liable in woman's death: Kim Smith; A jury ruled late Friday that Harrah's should not bear any responsibility for the death of a tourist in September 2000.

Blackout caused by equipment failure: Steve Guiremand; Conspiracy theorists who thought there was something fishy about the power outage that ended Saturday night's UNLV-Wisconsin football prematurely -- and wiped out bets on the game -- are probably a little disappointed today.

PCL box: Las Vegas - Sacramento: Time-- 2:42. Attendance--2,944. Umpires: HP-- Umpires--Moser; 1b--Burr; 3b--Cortez.

Game maker director implicated in SEC probe: No current executives of the maker of electronic games for Indian casinos were being investigated "as far as we know," Chairman and Chief Executive Gordon Graves said.

Rosemary's opening Friday at casino: The 6,000-square-foot restaurant, which seats about 200, serves an American cuisine with a French influence. It is located in the former Napa Restaurant in Masquerade Village.

Manufacturing continues to strengthen: The Tempe, Ariz.-based Institute for Supply Management said its index of business activity remained steady at 50.5 in August compared with July. Analysts had been expecting a reading of 51.8.

Letter: Better patrolling of freeways urged: DON EGGLESTON

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: New Maine best seller: This doesn't mean that I don't read for enjoyment. This summer has exposed me to several enjoyable books. One of the best of them is Linda Greenlaw's "The Lobster Chronicles." You may remember her as the author of the best seller "The Hungry Ocean." She has moved back on her Isle Au Haut where she makes a living as a professional lobsterman with her boat The Mattie Bell. It doesn't take long to realize the author's warm relationship with the boat named for her grandmother Mattie Belle Robinson Greenlaw.

Quiet holiday weekend marred by three deaths: Labor Day weekend was quiet, with fewer visitors coming into Las Vegas than usual.

Local sports calendar: WEDNESDAY

RTC studies light rail from south Strip to Green Valley: Backers of commuter railroads for the Las Vegas region have had a rough couple of years.

Sunrise region: Sunrise region

Editorial: Delay OK, but vote must be no: The delay that will be sought by John Laing Homes regarding its plans for Blue Diamond Hill, however, is highly remarkable because we see no possibility of a compromise ever being reached. The developer is proposing to transform a gypsum mine into a sprawling master-planned community at the gateway to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The vision is to build 8,000-plus homes on more than 2,600 acres. Twenty-thousand people would call Blue Diamond Hill their home. The thoughts of Blue Diamond, the hamlet below, as a rural area, as home to 300 residents and as a scenic view ...

Trucking shutdown hits workers, shippers: Gene Johnson; SEATTLE -- Consolidated Freightways, one of the nation's largest trucking companies, decided to shut down its U.S. operations after 73 years, saying on Labor Day that about 15,500 workers would lose their jobs.

Williams catching on as Las Vegas' new go-to guy: Spencer Patterson; When the Las Vegas High offense needed a big play during the 2001 football season, there was little doubt whom the Wildcats would turn to.

Review: Time away from stand-up hasn't robbed Williams: Kirk Baird; Sixteen years is a long time to be away from anything.

Bypass needs federal funding: Jeffrey Libby; Boulder City will look to Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., for funding for a 12-mile loop of U.S. 93 south of town to handle increasing traffic between the nation's two fastest growing metropolitan areas, Boulder City Councilman Bryan Nix said.

News briefs for Sept. 3, 2002: A group of citizens is trying to change the way items are placed on North Las Vegas City Council agendas.

Mayor ready to talk with Miami Nation: Mayor Scott King said he hopes to arrange a meeting this week to discuss the results of a marketing study.

Polling places are off to a slow start: Longtime Clark County Election Department team leader James Barber opened the polling place at Desert Willow Community Center in Henderson at 7 a.m. today, looked out the door and saw something he had never seen before.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: At least UNLV got a photo before it went dark: Having suffered five turnovers by halftime Saturday, UNLV's chances to upset a Top 25 team such as Wisconsin flickered like a candle in the wind.

Court briefs for Sept. 3, 2002: A Metro Police officer was indicted on 20 charges in connection with a relationship with an underage girl.

Depleted 51s revved up for playoff run: Victoria Sun; 51S PLAYOFF SCHEDULE

Nevada's first state college opens its doors: Jennifer Knight; At 7:30 this morning Natashia Masterson, 18, was the first student to walk through the door of the Nevada State College at Henderson--unceremoniously marking the birth of Nevada's first state college.

Cooling trend is expected: Although it was hotter than normal Monday, forecasters are saying cooler temperatures may arrive in Southern Nevada by the end of the week.

Citi stock gains 'sell' rating: The rating is the only "sell" on the biggest financial services company, according to Bloomberg data. Citigroup is rated "buy" by 17 analysts and "hold" by three analysts.

Letter: Longtime soda tradition at stake: Didn't they learn as kids that Coca-Cola was first introduced as a medicine, which is still used to this day to treat upset stomachs. I mean, honestly, how many kids will have to leave school early with stomach aches from having too much granola just lying in the pits of their stomachs, and then not being able to buy a carbonated soda pop to belch it up?

Columnist Dean Juipe: Exasperating QB may force coach's hand: Dean Juipe; It's never a bad idea to put your best athlete at quarterback. He is, after all, the catalyst, so why not have him handling the ball on every play?

Counselors to talk with students in aftermath of crash: Emily Richmond and Mary Manning; LaToya Perkins, a Centennial High School senior, rode the bus to school this morning, too upset by Friday's fatal crash to drive her car to school as usual.

United hopes new chief exec can turn company around: Dave Carpenter; CHICAGO -- United Airlines' parent tapped an aviation newcomer to become its new chief executive officer in hopes his successful record in the oil industry will help lift the struggling carrier to financial recovery.

State to sign new contract for lawyers to fight nuke dump: CARSON CITY -- State officials are ready to sign a new $4 million contract for high-priced private attorneys who will lead the fight against a nuclear dumpsite at Yucca Mountain.

9-11 job losses in Vegas, nation less than feared: Simon Avery; LOS ANGELES -- The U.S. and Las Vegas economies are proving more resilient after the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks than first predicted, a study released Friday said.

Obituaries for Sept. 3, 2002: Miriam R. Chism, 60, of Henderson died Thursday in a local hospital. She was born Jan. 26, 1942, in Havre, Mont. A resident for 12 years, she was a retired bookkeeper for Marine Cargo Shipping.

Culinary, Hispanic community issue late endorsements: Erin Neff; As today's primary drew near, one of the most powerful voices in Las Vegas election history flexed its muscle alongside the group emerging as an influence.

Las Vegas Comedy Festival, trade show begins Wednesday: Spokesman Stephen Flynn says the four-day event will be a mix of comedy festival, convention and tradeshow.

Letter: Mother's school uniform stance harms her son: Evidently your son will never play little league, high school or college sports, will never join Cub or Boy Scouts, will not work at McDonald's, will not become a police officer or firefighter or perhaps join the military. Even becoming a doctor or nurse is out. All of these avocations and occupations involve wearing the dreaded, freedom-suppressing "uniform."

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Thomas: At the end, we'll still be in a bowl game: Steve Guiremand; Jason Thomas has a message for UNLV football fans who might be a little down following Saturday night's disappointing 27-7 loss to Wisconsin.