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Print edition for August 6, 2003

Artist sought for Winnemucca statue
A request for proposals inviting artists to participate in an open competition to design, fabricate and install the statue was issued. The deadline to submit proposals to the State Purchasing Department is 2 p.m. Sept. 8.
Editorial: 'Meanest' title is no big shock
We were not surprised to see Las Vegas shamed in this manner by the National Coalition for the Homeless, a 17-year-old organization based in Washington. Its report, titled "Illegal to be homeless: The Criminalization of Homelessness in the United States," is based on surveys of 147 cities in 42 states, as well as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. The authors based their assessment on the number of "anti-homeless" laws on a city's books, the political climate toward homelessness and enforcement procedures.
Letter: Education is a money pit
The 2003 Legislature just increased taxes by $836 million and already editorials like the Sun's and statements from the teachers union are saying that more money will be needed in 2005.
Nevada tops in residents coming from other states
By Timothy Pratt
A U.S. Census Bureau report out today includes statistics that support what many Nevadans had long suspected: Nevada led the nation in the rate of people moving in from other states between 1995 and 2000 -- and California was far and away the source of most of those people.
Group: Nevada doctors violate AMA policy
CARSON CITY -- A national consumer organization says some Nevada doctors are violating the policy of the American Medical Association by coercing patients to give up their right to a jury trial in a malpractice claim.
Attorney quits in extortion case involving Celine Dion's husband
Robert Langford said he will no longer represent Yun Keyong Kwon Sung, 46. Police say Sung and her husband threatened to go public with Sung's claims that Rene Angelil raped her if Angelil did not pay the couple $13 million.
Medco spin-off imminent
Merck investors will get a special dividend of 0.1206 shares of Medco common stock for each share held as of Aug. 12, the Whitehouse, New Jersey-based company said. Medco has operations in Henderson.
News briefs for August 6, 2003
A 45-year-old Las Vegas man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to distribute prescribed drugs over the Internet.
Firm settles contract dispute
As part of the settlement, 673 slot machines will be returned to Aristocrat and the customer will retain 647 of them, Aristocrat said in a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange. The customer reneged on an order for 3,000 of the machines.
Editorial: Campaign charges warrant investigation
Most candidates, particularly victorious ones, eventually shake any charges of unethical campaigning. There's rarely any proof and the animosity, so feverish during the campaign, recedes. But that hasn't been the case here. Despite Moncrief's repeated public denials of wrongdoing, the allegations continue to swirl around her and damaging affidavits are being sworn to by people associated with her campaign. According to her political enemies, she under reported campaign contributions and knowingly participated in the mailing of fliers containing information, much of it false, intended to discredit McDonald.
Sunrise, health care workers draft contract
Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and Sunrise Children's Hospital and the Service Employees International Union Local 1107 jointly announced Tuesday that they had concluded negotiations that began in March. A ratification vote is scheduled later this week.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Del Mar
2nd Race -- ISLAND MAZE -- Draws good middle post for sprint distance, Valenzuela aboard Knight trainee, hails from cagey Northern California-based barn. TIZ ROYALTY -- Krone on Gaines trainee, draws good box for maiden/claiming dash, Tiz diploma awaiting Royalty? Value Play -- LOVE IN THE MORNIN
Columnist Peter Benton: Lightning, golf simply aren't a good mix
Peter Benton
It was distressing to read recent published accounts about three young men -- certainly old enough to know better -- out playing golf and having the times of their lives during one of our recent afternoon thunderstorms.
Porter hires Hispanic consultant
Suzanne Struglinski
Rep. Jon Porter, R-Nev., has hired a new outreach coordinator to help him connect to the Hispanic population in Nevada's new 3rd Congressional District.
Fire cuts off key income source for Salvation Army
Malia Spencer
With water still on the floor and the smell of smoke hanging on the merchandise that survived Monday night's flames at a Salvation Army warehouse, the organization started looking Tuesday toward rebuilding.
Letter: Hope was great role model
The death of this legend was not unexpected, but very sad nonetheless. I was especially fond of Hope's contribution to America over much of the 20th century. He was a giant of a role model and he was of a caliber that may never pass this way again.
Probation for priest criticized
Erica D. Johnson
A support group for people abused by priests is asking the attorney general's office to investigate why Parole and Probation Department supervisors rejected a caseworker's recommendation of jail time for a Henderson priest who pleaded guilty to molesting five teens.
Sports briefs for August 6, 2003
Terry Porter, a native of Milwaukee who played 17 seasons in the NBA, has been hired to coach the Bucks, according to a league source.
Drag race victim not a 'show-off'
Jen Lawson and Will Oremus
Drag racing killed him, but Justin Lindsey wasn't a drag racer, his friends said Tuesday night.
State agencies cracking down on limousine industry
CARSON CITY -- Two government agencies are joining forces to crack down on rogue limousine operators in Clark County -- those who are not licensed, who undercut fares or who give kickbacks to lure customers away from taxicabs.
Former SEC exec hired
The company, which is restating financial reports for the past three years because of accounting errors it made in an effort to make earnings less volatile, has reaffirmed its commitment to begin filing financial reports with the SEC.
Obituaries for August 6, 2003
Richard Eugene Baggett, 65, of Las Vegas died July 29 in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 27, 1938, in Ohio. A resident for 43 years, he was a police lieutenant, an Air Force veteran, a member of the Elks and Masons.
Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Close IRL race doesn't surprise Gil de Ferran
Only three points separate the top three drivers in the Indy Racing League standings after 10 of 16 races -- a fact that doesn't surprise Gil de Ferran.
Consultant to assess environmental plan
The Clark County Commission has hired a prominent local consultant to review a critical portion of its environmental planning process.
Tot saved from drowning
A 1-year-old North Las Vegas boy was in critical condition after nearly drowning in a backyard wading pool Tuesdaynight, authorities said.
Gov. Bush lets poker law pass
Gambling opponents had urged the governor to veto the bill, fearing it will dramatically increase the amount players can win in poker games at dog tracks and jai alai frontons, thus increasing the number of people gambling.
Thursday's horse racing entries
Post Time 2 p.m.
New water usage rules passed for area golf courses
The Clark County Commission, acting as the Las Vegas Valley Water District, passed new rules Tuesday governing water use by golf courses.
Wederquists keep football in the family at UNLV
Steve Guiremand
Unlike most of the newcomers who reported for the start of fall football camp at UNLV on Monday afternoon, Nate Wederquist didn't need a map to find his way around.
ECU's Hamrick visits campus
Steve Guiremand
When asked by a reporter back in early July if reports he had applied for the vacant UNLV athletic directors job were true, longtime East Carolina AD Mike Hamrick was succinct.
Leaving homes in their dust
Clark County Air Quality Management encourages citizens concerned about dust problems to call the 24-hour hotline at 385-3878 (DUST). The Nevada Transportation Department also takes comments on the U.S. 95 expansion at 486-0486.
Sergeant who took loan from club owner transferred
Jace Radke
A Metro Police sergeant was disciplined and transferred after an internal affairs investigation found that he violated department policies by accepting a $15,000 loan from the owner of topless club currently being investigated by the FBI.
Desert Passage owner talking to suitors
During an earnings call to discuss second-quarter results, Trizec Properties Inc. executives said they are still working through issues related to the Aladdin bankruptcy and are not yet prepared to cut any deals. A bankruptcy court judge in June approved the sale of the resort to an investment group headed by Planet Hollywood restaurant chain founder Robert Earl. But the property hasn't yet emerged from bankruptcy.
Millennium scholars await funds
Jennifer Knight
Incoming college freshmen are scrambling to get their Millennium Scholarship awards funded in time for the start of school after the state treasurer's office sent out the letters notifying them of the awards a month late.
Columnist Jeff German: More help needed for homeless
"What happens here stays here" is the city's marketing slogan.
Letter: Teachers should be allowed to have guns in class
I was an expert at every weapon the Army had. I went to the Pacific Theater and fought there for more than two years with the 32nd Infantry Division. I gave a good accounting of myself -- more than 500 days of combat included getting wounded and getting malaria. To this day, at age 78, I feel proud of O'Callaghan and all war vets.
Castaways seeks to change health plan
By Liz Benston
The Castaways hotel-casino expects to convert its self-insured health insurance plan for employees to a fully insured plan in an effort to cut costs, a property executive told lenders during a U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing last month.
LV redevelopment official Coder leaving for county post
Lesa Coder, who three years ago was brought to the city of Las Vegas to spearhead redevelopment efforts, will leave that post Friday to help implement redevelopment efforts in Clark County.
Cautious outlook drops stock
In previous recent quarters, the company has managed to top earnings forecasts. Analysts also said Cisco's cautiously optimistic statements about its business were not unexpected.
Cortez selected for new tourism panel
Cortez was among 130 candidates reviewed for appointment to the 15-member board created to advise Commerce Secretary Don Evans on how to increase international travel into the United States.
Man crashes into house
A 57-year-old Henderson man was airlifted to University Medical Center's Trauma Center after plunging his car through a white block wall and into a house off Valle Verde and High View drives late Tuesday.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Phenomenal expenses doom Tyson
Dean Juipe
A couple of years ago Mike Tyson made it clear that he had spent a lot of money in his adult life.
Rejected casino investor wants to try again
By Liz Benston
A would-be casino developer from California who once threatened to sue state regulators for denying him a casino license says he expects to reapply with the state to run a casino resort planned for the Las Vegas Strip and Convention Center Drive.
Redevelopment efforts launched
By Launce Rake
The Clark County Commission took its first steps toward creating a redevelopment agency, targeting three blighted areas in the oldest part of the county's urban core.
Newell stands tall in eyes of centers
Between the morning and afternoon sessions of his Big Man Camp on Tuesday, Hall of Fame basketball coach Pete Newell talked about his disdain for the slam dunk.
Injuries hit Rebels before camp starts
Steve Guiremand
According to trainer Kyle Wilson, UNLV made it through its first fall practice on Tuesday night without any major injuries.
Contract raises bid questions
Clark County government could soon face yet another lawsuit over a construction bid, the head of the county Aviation Department told his bosses Tuesday.
VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Pop stars to debut together in Vegas
Professionally, married pop singers Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey (98 Degrees) have stayed pretty separate -- until now.
Convention business boosts Venetian profits
By Liz Benston
The owner of the Venetian casino resort in Las Vegas today reported record cash flow in the second quarter and increases in all major business segments as its convention business helped the property outperform competitors more reliant on the unstable tourism market.
Sampson, Chaminade coach reunite at camp
Ralph Sampson and Merv Lopes, in the same gym? That's taking place this week, as both are counselors at the Pete Newell Big Man Camp at Cox Pavilion.
Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Flud roast benefits T.I.P. volunteer program
Elizabeth Foyt
T.I.P. volunteers offer comfort to victims of crimes including assault, rape, robbery and burglary and fire. They are called to crime scenes, hospitals and homes by police officers across the county, and respond as well to calls from firefighters, hospital personnel and paramedics.
Kasner to head Henderson library group
The committee aims to support financially the programs and collections of the Henderson District Public Libraries through charitable and educational activities.
Columnist Muriel Stevens: Outlet center a gold mine for shoppers
I arrived at 9:30 a.m. (stores open at 10 a.m.) to find the sizeable parking lots were filled with construction trucks and a mob of workers. Gardeners, painters, electricians and other workmen were rushing to complete the exterior decor.
Community briefs for August 6, 2003
Government leaders will participate in Government Day panel discussions Friday with student interns in the Clark CountySummer Business Institute.
Meetings planned on school buses
The meetings will provide information regarding bus routes, bus stops and transportation policies. Transportation registration forms will also be available.

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