Print edition for September 2, 2003

News briefs for Sept. 2, 2003: A 22-year-old Las Vegas man was killed and two others injured in a two-car accident involving a medical transport van at St. Louis Avenue and Maryland Parkway about 3 p.m. on Monday.

'Dream' has become Yanks' nightmare: MLB snap shot

Water restrictions begin for LV, Clark County: The restrictions are part of a regional response to the worst drought on record. Lake Mead, the source of water for about 90 percent of users in the Las Vegas area, is down more than 70 feet.

Nevada Power may borrow to cover judgment: Kevin Rademacher; Nevada Power Co. could be forced deeper into debt in order to meet a court judgment issued against the utility and its parent company last week, prompting Standard & Poor's to place the company on credit watch this morning.

Council considers naming monorail after Broadbent: Sito Negron; Naming the Las Vegas Monorail after Robert N. Broadbent, putting cell phone relays in public parks, gathering the cash for new soccer fields and amending rules regarding parking in front of homes are among the agenda items for Wednesday's Las Vegas City Council meeting.

Davis: Offer to tribes is 'perfectly appropriate': Jeremiah Marquez; WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Gov. Gray Davis defended his offer allowing Indian tribes that operate casinos a key role in selecting members for a commission that regulates tribal gambling.

Birth announcements for Sept. 2, 2003: Aug. 17:

Guinn asks SBA to assist flood victims with loans: While the flooding resulted in more than $1 million damages to public roads and other facilities, homeowners suffered the most damage, Guinn said on Friday.

Gladiators acquire top Arena League QB: Adam Candee; The Las Vegas Gladiators' quarterback carousel stops today with the acquisition of Clint Dolezel, one of the Arena Football League's top players.

Student sits on sidelines during legal dispute: Will Oremus; For kids across Clark County, the return to school has brought excitement and anxiety. But few could be more anxious than 10-year-old Missy Doe, who remains at home as her grandparents wage a battle with the Clark County School District over her educational past and future.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Memorable season? Not for the 51s: Dean Juipe; It hardly seemed like the fourth-best year in franchise history. The team was out of its division race by the end of May, it failed to send anyone of note to the major leagues, it closed the season with three consecutive losing months and attendance was mediocre.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Stewart in Richmond truck race 'for the fun of it': While Tony Stewart might gain some valuable knowledge for Saturday's NASCAR Winston Cup race at Richmond International Raceway, that is not his primary reason for racing in Thursday night's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at the 3/4-mile oval.

Tobler sees no conflict with family store: Dan Kulin; A Boulder City hardware store owned by the family of a newly elected city councilman continues to do about $3,000 a month in sales to the city.

Freshman steps up for Foothill in opener: Adam Candee; 1. McQuuen 0-0 The champs until proven otherwise 2. Las Vegas 1-0 Wildcats shaky in opener vs. Cimarron 3. Douglas 0-0 North's best bet to unseat Queen 4. Foothill 1-0 Solid performance to control Durango 5. Palo Verde 1-0 Jarrell Harrison just learning what he can do 6. Elko 0-0 Must replace graduated Cavender brothers 7. Reno 0-0 Huskies always produce a top player or two 8. Cheyenne 1-0 David Peeples is the city's best RB 9. Basic 1-0 This offense will be fun to watch all season 10. Centennial 1-0 OT win vs. Eldorado after blowing big lead

Defense is solid as Rebels win opener: Steve Guiremand; It worked for the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League. Why not for the UNLV Rebels in the Mountain West Conference?

Italian website capitalizes on Vegas birthday: Sito Negron; Everyone wants to make money off Las Vegas, it seems, including an Italian web maestro who allegedly told the director of the city's Centennial Commission he started an Internet site, lasvegascentennial.com, to make sure the celebration is properly observed.

Family escapes house fire: Las Vegas firefighters are investigating the cause of flames and smoke that caused $90,000 in damage.

Sports news briefs for September 2, 2003: The defending World Cup champion U.S. women's team scored a 5-0 rout of Costa Rica, the world's 45th-ranked team, in a warmup match Monday at Carson, Calif.

Malone to surrender in San Diego: Jace Radke and Mary Manning; Former Clark County Commissioner Lance Malone was expected to surrender to authorities in San Diego today and will be arraigned Wednesday in connection with last week's public corruption indictments, according to staff at his attorney's office.

Letter: Many holes in argument for Iraq war: Here is the full argument: Saddam is shopping for uranium. If he gets his hands on uranium he will make an atom bomb, drop it on New York, and this time the death toll will be 300,000.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Playboy celebrates 50th Vegas-style: Hugh Hefner's famously naughty Playboy mansion is in Los Angeles.

Editorial: Build more sidewalks, bike paths: Other reasons include the technological advances in bicycles, which today are faster and easier to ride than the balky models of yesteryear, with their oily chains always slipping off their gears. Additionally, many people see walking or bike riding as a way to shed a few pounds while simultaneously reducing air pollution. Also contributing to a rising national consciousness are environmentalists, think tanks and urban planners, prodigious producers of studies and reports that no longer ignore the potential role of bicycles and sidewalks.

Boys & Girls Clubs hit by feud: Dan Kulin; The Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson plan to drop before- and after-school programs in Boulder City at the end of next week.

High court rules on exemption to homestead law: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that a state prison inmate can enforce a default judgment to require the sale of a home, even if it is protected by the homestead law.

UNLV legal clinic to aid immigrants: By Timothy Pratt; A law clinic offering free legal assistance to immigrants was scheduled to open today at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, making the school one of the few in the nation to host such a center.

Policy detour: Las Vegas advocating curbs on mandate to create bike lanes: A new policy being considered by the members of the Regional Transportation Commission would make it easier for local governments to avoid building bicycle lanes.

Officials to meet with flood victims: Representatives of the Clark County Regional Flood Control District, the Clark County Departments of Public Works and Social Services, the United Way and the American Red Cross are scheduled to attend.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: New man for a tough job: The opening paragraph in the Tribune's editorial told readers: "If Gov. Mike Leavitt, no longer a candidate for the top job at the federal Environmental Protection Agency, ever stops to lament the road not taken, he can console himself by noting the apparent lack of clout, much less respect, that the post carries at the White House these days."

Editorial: Apartment complex enlivens downtown: Successful downtown redevelopments always have housing as a significant component. The use of government funds in building City Center Apartments ensures that rents will remain affordable for its tenants, who will mainly be downtown workers. The new apartment building complements Campaige Place, another 300-unit development that opened three years ago. Two other similar apartment buildings are in the works. The buildings are tastefully designed and include numerous amenities for their tenants. With each new unit of housing, downtown adds the one ingredient -- vitality -- that no redevelopment master plan can be without.

Starr of the show makes room for eclectic mix: Spencer Patterson; "What usually happens (now) is we all run into the corner and hide in the dark. You make noise, and you know we're coming back and we know we're coming back," Starr told the crowd of 1,100. "I refuse to do it anymore."

Children of the corn enjoy NCAA limelight: On a scale of 1-10, perhaps Northern Illinois' 20-13 overtime victory against No. 15 Maryland on ESPN Thursday night wasn't a Bo Derek.

Triple-A disappointment: Nick Christensen; John Shoemaker has known success.

Labor Day tourism in Vegas generally strong: Richard N. Velotta and Liz Benston; Although most Southern Nevada attractions reported strong Labor Day visitation over the three-day weekend, Arnie Sealove has started to shudder when he hears the phrase "Hoover Dam Bypass Project."

Outside help: Program to benefit ex-inmates as they try to re-enter society: Malia Spencer; Each year the Nevada Department of Corrections drops off in downtown Las Vegas convicts who have fulfilled their sentences.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Del Mar: 1st Race -- HONEYMOON BABE -- Irish-bred draws good post for turf mile, P. Val on Mitchell trainee, backers of Babe hope they're on a Honeymoon ride. NATURAL TREASURE -- Draws alongside top pick for opening claimer, Krone on Carava trainee, Natural a Treasure for her backers? Value Play -- LADY'S MANTLE

Columnist Susan Snyder: Pregnancy in men gives us pause: It seems a woman in Montreal who gave birth to a healthy baby that had developed in her abdomen rather than in her womb has given researchers renewed hope for impregnating a man.

Court tells holders of water rights: Use it or lose it: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld a law that those who have water rights lose them if they do not put them to beneficial use within five years.

Obituaries for Sept. 2, 2003: Melody Marie Baig, 35, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. She was born July 28, 1968, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. A resident for 12 years, she was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service.

Letter: Oil is only reason soldiers are dying: If you do not understand this, think about the weapons of mass destruction that Bush has been looking for in vain. They do not exist, never did, and Bush knew it all along. If you want to know what this war was really all about, check the gas prices the next time you fill up that big old SUV, then check to see who gave all of the money to get Bush elected.

Fringe Benefit: UNLV hosts miniature version of Edinburgh arts festival: By Kristen Peterson; In a series of abstract and literal vignettes, their caricatured behaviors morph from the assertive to the mocking, to the confused, scared, sad, vengeful, lustful, rejoiceful and absurd.

Man pleads guilty in killing of wife, boyfriend: Richard Armstrong, 45, pleaded guilty to all counts including one count of burglary, two counts of attempted murder with use of a deadly weapon, one count of battery with use of a deadly weapon and two counts of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon, District Attorney David Roger said.

West Nile expected to hit Nevada soon: Will Oremus; It may be only a matter of time before a case of West Nile virus is confirmed in Nevada, but experts say the health risk to residents of the Las Vegas Valley remains slim.

Andrews has big night for UNLV 'D': Editor's note: The key matchup of each UNLV football game will be previewed in the Las Vegas Sun this season and followed up after the game by an examination of how it turned out.

Lightning, thunder, rain rattle LV Valley: Sito Negron; More than 700 lightning strikes hit the Las Vegas Valley area in a two-hour period Monday night, accompanying a rainstorm that contributed to several highway accidents, including one that closed U.S. 95 until about 7 a.m. today.

Teen suspected in dad's shooting arrested at game: Will Oremus; The 16-year-old who allegedly shot his father three times in their North Las Vegas front yard was arrested Friday night while trying to get into a football game at Basic High School in Henderson.

State college surpasses target enrollment: Jennifer Knight; The Nevada State College at Henderson opened its doors this morning with an enrollment equivalent to 352 full-time students, surpassing its Legislature-funded target enrollment of 300.

Serenades of Life scheduled Saturday: The fund-raiser event showcases the musical talents and vocal abilities of several local physicians, members of the medical community, and a few of their friends.

IGT reports glitch in keno game: IGT notified the state Gaming Control Board about the games and state regulators ordered the company to notify casinos, convenience stores and other gaming licensees that operate them.

Airline adds three Vegas flights: America West said its Las Vegas hub is benefitting from a business-oriented strategy eliminating the Saturday night stay requirement and with fares it said are up to 70 percent lower than most other major airlines.

Arkansas Tenet hospitals sold: Tenet, a leading for-profit hospital chain, said it will receive $175 million for the hospitals, including $142 million for the facilities and $33 million from the liquidation of remaining working capital.

Gaming briefs for Sept. 2, 2003: SHREVEPORT, La. -- Development around casinos has town officials worried increasingly about the potential for a streetscape cluttered with flashing neon signs, billboards and banners.

Findings in Vegas Teamsters case upheld: U.S. District Judge Loretta Preska of the Southern District of New York affirmed expulsions recommended by the Independent Review Board -- a federal body that serves as a watchdog of the union -- in the investigation of charges against William T. Hogan Jr. and Dane M. Passo.

Sempra settles over power-manipulation charges: SAN DIEGO -- Sempra Energy's San Diego Gas & Electric Co. utility settled allegations by U.S. regulators of manipulating California power prices, joining four other power sellers that settled earlier.

Judge dismisses class-action suits over power crisis: SAN DIEGO -- A federal judge has dismissed seven class-action lawsuits that claimed Duke Energy and other defendants manipulated energy prices during California's power crisis.