Print edition for January 14, 2003

NFL won't allow Vegas ads: The National Football League has drop-kicked Super Bowl television advertisements promoting Las Vegas as a resort destination because the state allows people to wager on football games in its sports books.

Theft not unusual during Las Vegas conventions: Jen Lawson; For the past 14 years Jack Calmes has displayed his high-tech theatrical lights -- used in Rolling Stones and Britney Spears concerts -- at the Lighting Dimensions International trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Rules limiting building at Red Rock draw near: Sweeping regulations designed to limit the impact of new housing in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area could go before the Clark County Commission and the public next month.

Rebellion-leading rancher Carver dies: Richard "Dick" Carver, who sparked Sagebrush Rebellion II by bulldozing a road closed by the U.S. government and got his picture on the cover of Time magazine for doing it, died Thursday at Nye Regional Medical Center. He was 58.

Clear Channel buys rival's Vegas billboard locations: Grace Leong; Clear Channel Outdoor, a division of Clear Channel Worldwide of San Antonio, Texas, said Monday it acquired 43 billboard locations of Show Media Outdoor Advertising of Las Vegas to grow its market share in the Las Vegas Valley.

DA: Assault suspect tries to buy teen girl's silence: Jace Radke; A man charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old relative and videotaping the incident is now trying to keep the teen from testifying, Chief Deputy District Attorney Doug Herndon said at an evidentiary hearing Monday.

Columnist Jeff German: We're not taking care of the kids: Fast-growing Nevada rarely fares well, compared to the rest of the nation, when it comes to meeting the health, educational and social needs of its youth.

Megabucks nears $27 million: Slot players Margaret and Dan Healy said Monday third place would be just fine with them.

Pioneer lawmaker Von Tobel dies: Whether it was breaking ground in Nevada Republican politics, racing his Jaguar to victory at California racetracks or climbing the world's tallest peaks, George Von Tobel faced his toughest tasks with quiet confidence.

News briefs for Jan. 14, 2003: Three people suspected of being connected to a car theft were arrested Tuesday after barricading themselves in a downtown apartment for about five hours.

New Vegas casino opens Friday: The Tuscany, located at 255 W. Flamingo Road between Koval Lane and Paradise Road, opened its 716-room hotel about a year ago. The $100 million property added the casino to draw both tourists off the Strip as well as locals, owners say.

Plan would seek gaming winnings for child support: WASHINGTON -- The government wants to go after the gambling winnings of parents who owe child support.

Young takes over as sheriff: Jen Lawson; Moments after being sworn in as Clark County sheriff, looking out at a jubilant crowd of friends, family, employees and media, it hit Bill Young: Being sheriff is a big deal.

In-hotel gaming channel sells to venture capital firm: Las Vegas-based Players Network's board of directors approved the offer of $4.5 million in cash for 13.6 million shares of common stock at a price of 33 cents per share. KO Ventures will have an option to purchase up to 10 million additional shares at a price of 50 cents a share during the first year.

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Inner-City Games to expand events: The Inner-City Games -- which has traditionally offered weekend and summer activities such as swimming, volleyball and basketball -- will be expanded to include computer classes, art, dance and music, said Jackie Locks, executive director of the programs for Greater Las Vegas.

Tax help planned for low-income people: The money is also to be used to help protect taxpayers from tax preparation scams regardless of whether or not they are using a valid Social Security number.

State seeks delay in Yucca water suit: CARSON CITY -- Attorneys for the state have filed a motion asking U.S. District Judge Roger Hunt to delay proceedings in the fight with the Energy Department over Yucca Mountain water.

Tapia released from Las Vegas hospital: Tapia, 35, is a Las Vegas resident who was admitted to UMC Saturday morning. He was treated for "head trauma" following a 24-hour period in which he was part of a police standoff near Bullhead City, Ariz., and, allegedly, a drug and alcohol binge.

Judge must decide on ballot question: Dan Kulin; Hoping to beat a Feb. 7 deadline for preparing ballots for the primary election, North Las Vegas City Attorney Sean McGowan wants a judge to make a decision by the end of the month on a proposal to change some City Council meeting policies.

Ex-ASU coach Snyder joins Robinson's staff: The 63-year-old Snyder, the 1996 national coach of the year after leading Arizona State to an 11-1 record, will oversee tight ends and H-backs but will also have input with other aspects of the Rebel offense.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Gaughan has fastest lap in Daytona test: Brendan Gaughan of Las Vegas picked up right where he left off last season during NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series testing at Daytona International Speedway.

Fatal home-invasion robbery shakes neighbors: Neighbors of Ronald Marshall are shocked and frightened after the North Las Vegas man was beaten and shot to death during a home-invasion robbery Sunday morning.

Mack to remain on as NSAC chairman: Dean Juipe; Saying he feels he's a good influence on the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Luther Mack retained his chairmanship of the regulatory body that oversees boxing and related sports within the state.

UNLV financial aid chief Standish dies: John Standish, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas administrator, who during three decades helped thousands of students determine their financial options to get an education, died Wednesday at Nathan Adelson Hospice. He was 79.

Community briefs for Jan. 14, 2003: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers free hikes, walks and programs. To make required reservations or for more information on the following or upcoming programs, call 363-1922:

Claims disputed in lawsuit over tribal gaming: Jenny Price; MADISON, Wis. -- A dog track suing the state to stop the governor from renewing tribal gaming compacts has no evidence to show that it would profit if Wisconsin had no Indian casinos, attorneys for the state Justice Department argued in court papers filed Monday.

Toy retailer files for bankruptcy protection: The company, known for its storied FAO Schwarz flagship on Fifth Avenue and in Las Vegas for its store at the Forum Shops at Caesars, said it has reached an agreement with lenders that will allow it to continue to operate without interruptions.

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Firms expand partnership: Under the agreement, which takes effect for five years, Mikohn will outsource its servicing, maintenance and refurbishing to Aristocrat, allowing Mikohn to focus on game development.

Obituaries for Jan. 14, 2003: Yvette Linda Andino, 40, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. She was born May 2, 1962, in New York City. A resident for nine years, she was a licensed practical nurse.

BYU streaks into game vs. Rebels: Steve Guiremand; The five longest current Division I home court winning streaks:

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Santa Anita: Wednesday's card

Columnist Dean Juipe: Toughman gets booted from Nevada: Dean Juipe; For all of its perceived and real failings, Nevada does have some clout when it comes to regulating sports that involve hand-to-hand combat. The state, via its Athletic Commission, strives to set the proper example and, occasionally, exerts itself by going against the accepted grain.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Standards? Make it a double: Las Vegas City Council members considered an ordinance that would restrict anyone from drinking packaged liquor within 1,000 feet "of a church, synagogue, public or private school, hospital, drug treatment center or homeless shelter."

Lords of Las Vegas: With more than 50 years of experience, Gaylords have seen it all: Only a handful of people were in the room when Sinatra made his unexpected appearance. Fredianelli and Burt Bonaldi, the other half of the Gaylords, were performing their musical comedy act onstage.

Preps slow in naming coaches: Adam Candee; Though as many as six jobs are available, just one vacant prep football head coaching job has been filled.

Letter: Open season on pedestrians: Meanwhile, aggressive drivers seem to get away with hitting jaywalkers, because the drivers have the right of way. It seems to me that we would have less fatalities if drivers slowed down and gave pedestrians a little more latitude.

Editorial: Ex-felons need jobs, not policy: The man asked the gaming industry to set an example for other businesses by hiring more ex-felons. We hope the hotels get his message. Many ex-felons learn skills while serving their time. Many see their release from prison as a second chance -- one not to be missed. While a criminal record obviously should be a factor in hiring decisions, we'd like to see greater tolerance than currently exists. It's understandable that a person once convicted of cheating people out of money would be rejected for a job in gaming. No employer should view that same person, however, as automatically ...

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Race fans should thank late LVMS founders: On race day, they kept a lower profile than an Italian sports car, and there are those who will tell you that Ralph Englestad and Bill Bennett's only reason for building Las Vegas Motor Speedway was for the day they would turn a nice profit by selling it.

Events in the Sacramento area: AP; 8 a.m., SACRAMENTO - California Women's Health Care Partnership holds a legislative briefing on women's health, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Gardenia Room. Contact: Whitney Gordon, 440-0980.

Editorial: Nevada should pass tougher DUI limit: Nevada was one of 31 states that still had its legal blood-alcohol limit at 0.10 when Congress passed the stricter requirement. And despite the gaming industry's withdrawal of its previous objections to toughening the standard, the 2001 Legislature inexplicably failed to pass the new standard advocated by Assemblyman Mark Manendo, D-Las Vegas, a limit that could help lower the number of drinking-related fatalities. In a story last week about the pending deadline, USA Today reported that federal statistics show alcohol was involved in crashes that killed 17,448 people in 2001, an amount that accounted for 41 percent of all traffic ...

Letter: Parallels between Bush, Hoover all too scary: It was just seven months later that the stock market crashed and the bottom began to drop out of the economy. Industrial production drooped, crop prices plunged downward, and unemployment and home foreclosures skyrocketed. One observer said, "We seem to have stepped Alice-like, through the economic looking glass ..."

Letter: Parenting tips from government: But how can anyone oppose a federal program "for the children"? Under the No Child Left Behind Act, federal nannies in the education bureaucracy have come up with a batch of new manuals for parents: Helping Your Child Become a Reader; Helping Your Child With Homework; Helping Your Child With Adolescence, etc.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Not alone in tax woes: "The battle begins soon to solve a budget crisis so ingrained in Nevada government that firing all state workers wouldn't solve it and closing all state agencies would fix only half of it."

Denton to get a chance at QB: Adam Candee; Coach Frank Haege busted open the box of playbooks for the beginning of Las Vegas Gladiators training camp on Monday.

Kids may suffer consequences of taxes, expert says: Low-income Nevadans who stand to benefit the most from increased state funding aimed at children could see those gains wiped out by potential new and increased taxes, a UNLV economist said Monday.

Strip club wins lawsuit filed over patron's death: Jace Radke; It took a jury less than two hours to come back with a decision against a woman seeking civil damages against the Crazy Horse Too over the death of her in August 1995.

Governor dismisses GOP's call for cuts: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn has tossed aside suggestions by Assemblyman Bob Beers, R-Las Vegas, that he should consider nearly $530 million in cuts to balance the upcoming budget.

Fatal home invasion may be linked to recent robberies: Dan Kulin and Mary Manning; Police are trying to determine whether Sunday morning's killing of a 48-year-old North Las Vegas man was committed by the same robbers who have invaded several other homes recently.

Low pay hurts quality of child care in Nevada: Nevada's child care facilities suffer from high employee turnover and pay teachers less than half of what similarly educated public school instructors earn, according to a state-funded study released Monday of the child care workforce in Nevada.