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Print edition for August 18, 2004

Monorail employee suspended
The employee, a technician for Bombardier Transportation, the contracted operator of the system, was dispatched to the train -- parked at the Las Vegas Hilton platform -- after crews reported a maintenance light turning on about 2:30 p.m. Monday, Todd Walker, a spokesman for the monorail, said.
Neighborhood left with debris from storms
Heather Rawlyk
Storms that swept across the Las Vegas Valley Monday afternoon left streets in part of a southwest Las Vegas neighborhood covered with thick mud, stagnant water and debris, and now residents in the area are wondering who will clean it up -- and when.
Mosquito fish deployed in battle against West Nile virus
They eat the mosquitos before the mosquitos can eat us, Richard Hicks, supervisor for the Clark County Vector Control, said.
Tribal gambling, recognition oversight changes hands again
Erica Werner
WASHINGTON -- The No. 2 official at the Bureau of Indian Affairs has removed herself from Indian gambling and recognition decisions so she can go to work for a private law firm without facing conflict of interest questions.
Senate District 1
All three are making a bid for Senate District 1, including Ray Shaffer, the Republican incumbent who is not facing a primary challenger.
Assembly District 28
The Republican primary race features two candidates: Benjamin J. Bell Sr. and Tino Mendoza, no relation to the Rosa Mendoza, who is a candidate for the district's Democratic spot on the ballot.
Letter: With bin Laden free, Bush failing
Also, half of the time since 9/11 has been spent concentrating entirely on conquering Iraq and capturing Saddam Hussein, who had nothing to do with 9/11.
Vegas top choice for neutral-site ArenaBowl
Adam Candee
The Arena Football League will create a neutral-site championship game within the next two years and Las Vegas ranks among the league's top choices to host the initial contest.
Assembly District 42
The challengers are Bob Adney, 27, and Kurt Brauner, 25, competing in a district with 7,286 registered Democratics and 5,221 registered Republicans.
Assembly District 13
Incumbent Chad Christensen, who faced scandal and political backlash over the course of his last term, faces Rudolph "Rudy" Durso in the Republican primary. The winner will face Democratic candidate Justin Jones and Libertarian Debra Payne-Dedmon in the general election.
Assembly District 29
The crowded Republican primary lost one candidate when Anne DiMartini's residency was successfully challenged.
Google cuts IPO price range
Matthew Fordahl
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- In a sign that Google Inc.'s initial public offering will not be as hot or big as expected, the Internet search giant slashed its estimated per-share price range and reduced the number of shares to be sold by insiders.
Two killed as van with two LV families crashes on I-70 in Utah
THOMPSON SPRINGS, Utah -- Two people were killed when a rented van carrying two Las Vegas families heading to a youth boxing tournament in Missouri went out of control and rolled into the median on Interstate 70, the Utah Highway Patrol said.
Man charged in 29 burglaries
Jen Lawson
A Las Vegas man told police he committed at least 38 business burglaries in the Las Vegas Valley since January, stealing mostly computers and cash, a Metro Police arrest report alleges.
U.S. House District 1
She faces no well-funded backers, yet has managed to bank nearly $1.1 million. Still, she has to get past two challenging her from her party in the primary in the heavily Democratic district.
U.S. Senate
But six Republicans will compete in the primary to face Reid in November. Independent American David K. Schumann, Natural Law candidate Gary Marinch and Libertarian Thomas L. Hurst will also appear on the November general-election ballot.
County Commission District B
The eight candidates -- five Democrats and three Republicans -- include an indicted incumbent, making this race one of the most interesting primary contests, political observers agree.
Residency controversy heats up court hearing
The animosity between candidates for university system regent was palpable Tuesday inside and outside a court hearing over the residency of hopeful Mark DeStefano.
County Commission District C
The winner would face Deputy District Attorney Jerry Tao, who has no opponent in the Democratic primary.
Senate District 6
The winner will go on to meet Independent American Cathie Lynn Profant in the general election.
State settles suit over suicide
CARSON CITY -- The state Examiners Board Tuesday approved an out-of-court settlement that includes a $100,000 payment to the family of a Las Vegas woman who committed suicide after being released from the state mental health center in 1999.
Editorial: Facts about charters must be forthright
The reason for the expected growth is the widely held assumption that charter schools outperform public schools. The argument sounds reasonable. Because they are so much smaller than most public schools, charters can provide more individualized attention. Because they are not under the direct control of local school boards, their teachers can be more creative. And because they are free of the uniformity that binds public schools, charters can lengthen the hours of instruction, alter the curriculum, offer more flexible schedules and adopt stricter discipline policies.
Clark County Commission District A
Woodbury has held the job since 1981, and in 2000 won the general election with 63 percent of the vote.
News briefs for August 18, 2004
The body of a severely burned woman was found Tuesday by a construction worker at the site of a new housing development near Boulder Highway, Sgt. Rocky Alby of Metro's homicide division said.
Assembly District 37
The two Republicans who will battle each other in the primary are Scott Anderson, 35, and Sandra Vitolo, 55.
Ralph Siraco's Del Mar selections
1st Race -- SENFULLY EASY -- Hustling Pedroza on one-of-two Carava-trained 'hidden entry', needs prompt start and clean trip from rail post in short sprint opener, could be Senfully Easy? PRINCESS MALICE -- Sorenson on Cardenas trainee, draws outside box in claiming dash, rider having solid meet. Value Play -- SHE'S A FREEBIE
Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Benefit reads well for Clark County schools
Elizabeth Foyt
Held in Bally's lovely Seasons restaurant, the pre-show reception was a benefit occasion for Clark County Reads!, an ongoing program to enrich Clark County schools with books from the Clark County Public Education Foundation.
Pro's Tip: Scores dip with chips
Adam Candee
Be honest: Not a whole lot of your time spent at the driving range is dedicated to the chipping area. For every 10 guys lined up beating drivers in various directions, one or two lost souls are bumping the ball onto that green with the 100 range balls and some sort of shagging contraption.
Community briefs for August 18, 2004
Family to Family Connection Las Vegas West is offering free nutrition classes to parents of infants and toddlers.
Senate District 4
Now that he is leaving the post, the Democratic primary to fill his shoes is crowded and intense. Neal has endorsed university system Regent Linda Howard, but four other Democrats are also vying for the post.
Housing complex called a relief for area seniors
Sito Negron
As dignitaries spoke of the big issues of affordable housing during the Tuesday morning ribbon-cutting at the Harry Reid Senior Community, Donald Fetchik, who said he was the second resident to move into the sparkling new building, spoke of a more basic issue.
Columnist Jeff Benton: No mistaking Moore's talent
Jeff Benton
Vijay Singh's dramatic playoff victory Sunday against Justin Leonard and Chris DiMarco in the final round of the PGA Championship at the diabolical-looking Whistling Straits golf course in Wisconsin earned him his third major championship.
County bracing for early crush
Clark County election officials, who in previous years have seen a steady rise in early voting numbers, are bracing for another increase in early crowds this year, based on the growing number of registered voters.
Where I Stand -- Guest Columnist: Lee K. Barrett: Help after the boom
This is generally good news for those of us who own homes, work in the real estate industry and enjoy sharing stories with our friends and neighbors about how fast our homes are appreciating in value.
Positive Pub: Couple use years of experience in building own Vegas business
Ken Miller
"It's where you have a christening, communion, marriage and wake, and they're all the same person."
Assembly District 22
Democrats Caren Levenson, who ran in the heavily Republican district in 2002, and Richard A. Young also will square off on Sept. 7. The winners of the primaries will face Independent American Joshua Hansen in the general election.
Editorial: Duty a two-way street
In response, the department is investigating the complaints and settling many of them. It's also undertaking a nationwide campaign to educate employers about the 1994 Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, passed to protect a soldier's civilian job.
Columnist Adam Candee: Moore's win just another hit for Knight
Adam Candee
Ever the proud surrogate papa, UNLV golf coach Dwaine Knight's smile is stretching its limits this week.
Thursday's horse racing entries
Post Time 2 p.m.
2004 Champ Car World Series schedule and standings
AP
May 23 - Monterrey, Mexico (road) (Sebastien Bourdais)
Judge's conflict disrupts murder case
By Matt Pordum
The prosecution of a 37-year-old man accused in the fatal beating of a retired Air Force major may have been sent back to square one by Las Vegas Justice of Peace Douglas Smith on Tuesday.
UNLV starter on offensive line facing surgery
Steve Guiremand
UNLV has practiced in full gear for only two days but the Rebels already might have lost a key starter to an injury.
Letter: Early registration renewal punished
I first registered my car Aug. 28, 1993. Through the years, the renewal date has moved up to Aug. 8. If I wait to the last day to renew, I have to use the DMV office and that has taken up to eight hours to get the job done.
Letter: Seniors unfairly portrayed in tax cap debate
I like and respect Jon and disagreeing with him tends to be a pleasant intellectual exercise. I must say, however, that his constant bashing of seniors has worn very thin. His constant portrayal of them as selfish, greedy and unwilling to do what's best for the general welfare has gone way too far in my humble opinion.
Columnist Muriel Stevens: Students enroll in shop class
College-bound students can find dorm accessories galore at Linens n' Things, Bed, Bath & Beyond and the Container Store. The latter offers assistance by providing a list to be checked off as you shop.
City eyes apartment inspection program
Dan Kulin
North Las Vegas could become the first city in the state with a rental inspection program that would charge landlords a per-apartment fee and mandate annual inspections of every rental property.
Owners gather, but no decision likely
Major League Baseball owners are meeting today and Thursday in Philadelphia, meetings that at one point were considered the deadline for deciding the fate of the Montreal Expos.
Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Champ speed at LVMS still won't touch Luyendyk
Arie Luyendyk's open-wheel track record at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will not be in jeopardy when the Champ Car World Series rolls into town next month for the series' inaugural visit to the 1.5-mile superspeedway.
Moncrief failed to report expenses, grand jury told
Sito Negron
Former casino owner Bob Stupak paid a political consultant in cash and casino chips to help fund his then-girlfriend Janet Moncrief's successful 2003 campaign for Las Vegas City Council, according to a grand jury transcript.
Cloud seeding OK'd for north
CARSON CITY -- The state Board of Examiners on Tuesday recommended an emergency allocation of $489,626 for cloud seeding this winter to draw more moisture to Northern Nevada, and Gov. Kenny Guinn said seeding should be examined for Clark County, as well.
Agreement reached on pharmacy schools
A North-South divide that blocked plans for a joint School of Pharmacy at Nevada's two universities less than two months ago apparently has been bridged by collaborative efforts to make the proposed graduate school a reality.
Official favors prepaid power test
Kevin Rademacher
A state utility regulator has indicated that he favors a plan by Nevada Power Co. of Las Vegas to institute an optional pay-as-you-go plan for electric service.
Plea deal expected in school sex case
By Matt Pordum
A former University of Nevada, Las Vegas basketball player accused of having had sex with female students while working as a substitute high school teacher plans to plead guilty, attorneys said.
Aladdin deal clears FTC review
The acquisition of the Las Vegas Strip's Aladdin hotel-casino by a group headed by Planet Hollywood co-founder Robert Earl has cleared another regulatory hurdle.
Soul 2 Soul Bistro opens
Soul 2 Soul Bistro opens
Columnist Jeff German: Following the Kenny money trail
The star of the new show is Erin Kenny, the wheeler-dealer who masqueraded as a county commissioner from 1995 to 2003.
Whole Foods to open second store in valley
Jennifer Shubinski
Whole Foods Market Inc. plans to open its second Las Vegas Valley-area store in the Green Valley Ranch district of Henderson.
Mystery of keyless car-door failures solved
It was not a terrorist plot aimed at frustrating Las Vegas motorists into stomping on their keyless entry remote devices or ripping their car alarms from their vehicles.
Obituaries for August 18, 2004
Augustine "Gus" Bahleda Sr., 94, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 28, 1909, in Sagamore, Pa. A resident for five years, he was a retired Westinghouse electrical inspector.
City ups the ante in bid to lure California firm
Dan Kulin
Henderson's lure to draw a California company to relocate grew by more than $1 million Tuesday after company officials increased their estimate of the number of jobs they might bring here.
Growth workshop focuses on future water resources
A workshop for some Clark County Growth Management Task Force members turned into a forum on the future of Las Vegas and whether there will be enough water to sustain growth.
Las Vegans in on huge Bay Area casino deal
By Liz Benston
Two people with Las Vegas connections are poised to become part of a management team that is expected to run one of the world's largest casinos in the densely populated San Francisco Bay Area.
Sports briefs for August 18, 2004
Three negotiating sessions in six weeks failed to bring the NHL and the players association any closer to labor peace.
Father criticizes coach's response to son's collapse
Nick Christensen
Otis Pimpleton Jr. sat next to his son Tuesday afternoon at the Sunrise Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, frustrated by what he called missteps at football practice.
Ex-prostitute wants to enact bill of rights
Molly Ball
A former brothel prostitute and ex-candidate for Congress wants to enact a prostitute's bill of rights in Nye County.
City Council OKs settlement
Dan Kulin
A Henderson man who claimed police broke his jaw, fractured his skull, and broke some of his teeth while arresting him three years ago will receive $60,000 to settle the federal lawsuit he brought against the city.
Nevada scores down
A report released today by the testing company shows 33 percent of Nevada students took the ACT last year, with an average score of 21.2. A perfect score is 36. Last year 34 percent of Nevada students participated in the ACT with an average score of 21.3.
Gaming briefs for August 18, 2004
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The Wyandotte Nation has ended its pursuit of 1,920 acres of land near downtown, saying it won't appeal a dismissal of its claim.
Changes sought in initiative-referendum laws
CARSON CITY -- Special interest groups pushing to get their ideas before the voters in the November elections have sparked confusion and court challenges over initiative petitions and referendums, some lawmakers say.
Business briefs for August 18, 2004
BOSTON -- Bank of America Corp. plans to lay off hundreds of tellers and other branch employees at Fleet banks today, asking them to leave the building immediately as part of the process, according to documents obtained by The Boston Globe and Fleet branch managers told of the decision.
There's an 'over' bias, so better to look 'under'
Fezzik's recommendation of playing two "overs" in NFL season wins represents a departure from the usual strategy, as sharp bettors generally look toward the "under" in this form of football betting.
Mutual fund giant settles with regulators
Janus will pay $100 million to investors -- $50 million in restitution and $50 million in civil penalties -- and reduce the fees it charges investors by $125 million over five years. It will pay an additional $1.2 million to the Colorado attorney general's office for investor education, future enforcement and attorney's fees.
Kruger will get late start on rough slate for 2004-05
Steve Guiremand
(All games PST) NOVEMBER 5 -- L.A. Stars, 7:30 p.m. 17 -- EA Sports All-Stars, 7:30 p.m. 23 -- St. Mary's, 7:30 p.m. 26 -- Oregon State, 7:30 p.m. DECEMBER 1 -- at Cal, TBA 4 -- at Nevada-Reno, TBA 8 -- at Pepperdine, 7 p.m. 12 -- at Auburn, Noon 18 -- Oklahoma State, 7 p.m. 21 -- Gardner-Webb, 7:30 p.m. 22 -- Florida Atlantic, 7:30 p.m. 29 -- Texas-Pan American, 7:30 p.m. JANUARY 2 -- at Texas, TBA 5 -- Fort Lewis, 7:30 p.m. 10 -- at Utah, 9 p.m. 15 -- San Diego State, 7:30 p.m. 22 ...
Two more mobile homes burn at condemned park
Jen Lawson and Ed Koch
Two mobile homes caught fire today at the condemned Sky-Vue Mobile Home Park, the second blaze at the park in the last three weeks.
CCSN chief blasts system
Nepotism, cronyism and excessive bureaucracy run rampant at the Community College of Southern Nevada and need to be stopped immediately, the college's president of two weeks said Tuesday.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Iraq's team of mass dedication
Michael Phelps' dream of winning seven gold medals has turned to gold dust (although he's still going to have a heck of a time getting through airport security with all that precious metal around his neck).
Union pay, benefit increases approved
The contracts were with two Teamsters bargaining units, one that represents secretaries and other clerical staff, and another that represents supervisors and managers below the department head level.
County Commission briefs for August 18, 2004
Clark County approved the hiring of two new attorneys for the understaffed division of the public defender's office that represents indigent juveniles charged with crimes.
Columnist Jeff Haney: Pro sports bettor Fezzik likes Seahawks, Broncos
CHALK: favorite, in sports betting or horse racing. PLAY: To make a bet on. "I played the Seahawks over 9 wins."
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