Archive for December 17, 2004Las Vegas Sun

Thursday's Sports Transactions: AP; BOSTON RED SOX-Named Jason McLeod director of amateur scouting, Amiel Sawdaye assistant scouting director, Dave Finley national crosschecker, Mike Rikard east coast crosschecker, Fred Peterson west coast crosschecker and Jon Lukens and Danny Watkins scouts.; 12:01 p.m.

Women's Top 25 Fared: AP; 2. Stanford (7-0) did not play. Next: at Missouri, Saturday.; 12:01 p.m.

Workers reject Mandalay proposal: Alana Roberts; About 320 maintenance workers at three Mandalay Resort Group properties voted to reject a two-tier wage and benefit contract offer from the company and could strike as soon as Wednesday.; 11:23 a.m.

Hotels express frustration with monorail's shutdown: By Richard N. Velotta; Resorts along the Las Vegas Monorail route are frustrated and restless about the dormant high-tech train but cautious about being too critical of its failures, since all agree that safety is the most important element ...; 11:23 a.m.

Nevada Power employees fired: Kevin Rademacher; Nevada Power Co. has confirmed that 13 employees have been fired amid an internal investigation into alleged wrongdoing at the electric utility.; 11:22 a.m.

While D.C. scurries to save the deal, everybody else waits: Dan Kulin; The future of the next Major League Baseball franchise remains uncertain today after the league's President Bob DuPuy told Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman that he couldn't discuss the possibility of moving the team to ...; 11:21 a.m.

Yankees ready to deal: NEW YORK -- After so many missed tries, the New York Yankees might really have a trade for Randy Johnson.; 11:20 a.m.

Valley's largest homebuilder sees quarterly profit jump: Jennifer Shubinski; KB Home, the Las Vegas Valley's largest homebuilder, on Thursday reported a profit of $186.73 million or $4.42 per share for the fourth quarter ended Nov. 30, up from $138.73 million or $3.31 in the ...; 11:17 a.m.

Company files IPO for up to 3.8 million shares: According to a form filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, each share of Green Plains purchased includes a warrant to purchase one quarter of an additional share of common stock from the company at ...; 11:16 a.m.

News briefs for December 17, 2004: Former Nevada Gov. Mike O'Callaghan, his wife Carolyn and the five Nevada Marines who lost their lives in Iraq this year will be honored from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Mid-East Memorial ...; 11:16 a.m.

Company refinances debt: Wynn Resorts expects to open the Wynn Las Vegas megaresort in April.; 11:11 a.m.

States urged to find water solutions: Federal officials put the Colorado River basin states on notice today that they will have to find a way to relieve the river system threatened by years of drought and growing demand, or the states ...; 11:11 a.m.

Man is stabbed to death outside store: Jen Lawson; A chance encounter between strangers at a northeast Las Vegas Wal-Mart Thursday night left a 28-year-old man stabbed to death and a 19-year-old man arrested for murder, Metro Police said.; 11:08 a.m.

Commission approves Mesquite purchases: CARSON CITY -- The state Gaming Commission on Thursday approved the application of Randy Black to buy out his partners in three casinos in the fast-growing community of Mesquite in a $175 million deal.; 11:08 a.m.

McDonald offering $8 million for LV property: Dan Kulin; Eighteen months after leaving office, former Las Vegas City Councilman Michael McDonald is hoping his former colleagues will agree to sell him 18 acres near his childhood home.; 11:06 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Spying on cabbies is profitable: Orders are being placed faster than a cabbie can run up his meter on a trip from the airport.; 11:06 a.m.

Woman dupes state: Attorney general's top investigator fired: CARSON CITY -- The state attorney general's chief investigator, who helped build the ethics case against Controller Kathy Augustine, has been fired, it was learned today.; 11:05 a.m.

Vocational school ordered to reimburse tuition: By Emily Richmond; A Las Vegas vocational school that promised students lucrative careers as medical sonographers had its license suspended Thursday after a state commission heard from angry students who said their $9,700 tuition bought them nothing but ...; 11:04 a.m.

Adelson proves skeptics wrong: By Liz Benston; Casino executives know how to count.; 11:03 a.m.

Teen in 311 Boyz case released early: By Matt Pordum; An alleged member of the 311 Boyz gang, who pleaded guilty to charges related to the July 2003 stoning that left 17-year-old Stephen Tanner Hansen with a crushed face, was released from jail and placed ...; 11:02 a.m.

Woman with knife is shot by police: David Kihara; A woman who could not be stopped by a police Taser or low lethality "bean bag" shotgun blast was shot and wounded by Metro Police officers on Thursday at an apartment complex on North Decatur ...; 11:02 a.m.

Supreme Court reverses ruling on financial disclosure forms: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court ruled today that the state Ethics Commission has the authority to judge the adequacy of financial disclosure statements filed by political candidates.; 11:02 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: With Majerus, it's always hoots first, then hollers: He was at his self-deprecating best while officially accepting an offer to coach the USC basketball team beginning next year and had the Los Angeles media eating out of his hand Wednesday.; 10:16 a.m.

Rebels get a good look at how good it can be: Steve Guiremand; THE GAMES: Las Vegas Showdown -- UNLV vs. Oklahoma State, Gonzaga vs. Georgia Tech.; 10:15 a.m.

No argument: Nick Christensen; It took just 90 seconds for the Wranglers and Bakersfield Condors to get together Thursday night, for what amounted to an extended pregame chat at mid-ice.; 10:11 a.m.

Sports briefs for December 17, 2004: The Boston Red Sox lineup card from Game 4 of the 2004 World Series brought a site-record bid of $165,000 on MLB.com.; 10:09 a.m.

Columnist Sal DeFilippo: NFL gives up-close fan seating (Ar)test run: Sal DeFilippo; Imagine that it's Monday night, and you're settling into a nice, comfy leather chair just as the Patriots-Dolphins game is ready to kick off.; 10:09 a.m.

Sanford's first recruit: Big hit in small package: Steve Guiremand; UNLV was rewarded in a big way this past season for taking a chance on a 5-foot-7 tailback from California named Dominique Dorsey.; 10:07 a.m.

Guest columnist Linda Frohlich: New team can't find right spice: Las Vegas Las Vegas.; 10:06 a.m.

Illinois brings No. 1 road show to Valley High's unlikely stage: Valley High School tournament schedule Dec. 30; 10:03 a.m.

Las Vegas Showdown -- Saturday's matchups: Steve Guiremand; Las Vegas Showdown -- Saturday's matchups; 10:01 a.m.

Correction: * Because of an error by the Sun, the Las Vegas Monorail's earnings before its Sept. 8 closure was incorrectly reported in Thursday's editions. The system earned $4 million in 48 days of normal operation. ...; 9:58 a.m.

Man fatally stabbed outside store: About 10 p.m., Lauriano Ruiz had a "chance encounter" with the victim in the parking lot of the store at Nellis Boulevard and Craig Road, Sgt. Ken Hefner said. The two argued, began fighting and ...; 9:51 a.m.

Woman slain at school had obtained protective order against brother: Stephen Curran; The man charged with killing his younger sister Wednesday outside her 6-year-old daughter's private school in Green Valley had systematically harassed and threatened the woman over the last several years, documents from the Clark County ...; 9:50 a.m.

Reserve officer to takes over Predator unit: Jace Radke; An Air Force reservist was scheduled today to be named commander of Nellis Air Force Base's Predator training squadron as the Air Force's plans to better utilize the National Guard and Reserve.; 9:48 a.m.

Parents strike deal in son's shooting of friend: By Matt Pordum; Prosecutors struck a plea bargain with the parents who had left a gun out at their home. Their 15-year-old son killed his friend with the gun.; 9:48 a.m.

Texas Tech freshman plays roles of hero, goat in same game: Just like Martin Zeno could ease into a hero's role someday, he'll also learn the unwanted role about leading his team in defeat. Zeno, Texas Tech's true freshman forward, received a taste of both Thursday.; 9:43 a.m.

Lady Rebels eye rematch with WNIT semifinalist: The eight-team Duel in the Desert women's college basketball tournament starts Saturday at UNLV's Cox Pavilion and features a possible rematch of the WNIT semifinal in March between UNLV and Iowa State that sent the ...; 9:43 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's Hollywood Park selections: 1st Race -- MISTY'SGOLDENTOUCH -- Espinoza on Baffert trainee, draws good post for sprint opener, has the golden touch here? FOUR ALARM SLEW -- Draws good box for claiming dash, Flores aboard young Dollace trainee, ...; 9:42 a.m.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 12:30 p.m.; 9:41 a.m.

Preps: Thursday's results: Cimarron-Memorial 74, Clark 52: CMRN: Cory Boyack 21 pts 8 reb, Emmanuel Olekaibe 14 pts. CLRK: Deshawn Williams 14 pts.; 9:40 a.m.

Columnist Nick Christensen: Centennial girls drive: Nick Christensen; It was 34-9 at halftime on Wednesday at Cheyenne High, and Centennial's girls' basketball team was well on its way to its 10th consecutive win.; 9:40 a.m.

Columnist Barb Henderson: Two television shows bring outdoors into living rooms: Barb Henderson; I'd like to share with you two new adventures that I am enjoying as the host of television shows geared toward the great outdoors and a western way of life in Las Vegas.; 9:39 a.m.

Fishing report: Stripers plentiful, but largemouth still hard to find: Boaters have been enjoying success and many have told NDOW that they are catching limits of 20 stripers. The fish are deep and are being taken by trolling, jigging and drifting with anchovies. Most of ...; 9:38 a.m.

Group says gaming guidelines should be ready by February: Gordon Hare, the executive director of the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, said the group drafting rules for gaming at racetracks expects to be finished with their work by February.; 9:17 a.m.

Speaker says lawmakers can stay on Lottery board: "The Lottery Commission in our view is provided for in the constitution, that it's purely under the control of the General Assembly," the speaker said.; 9:16 a.m.

Letter: Surplus funds should be used to improve U.S. 95: A far better use of this surplus would be to use it as seed money with federal funds to upgrade our state highway U.S. 95 to a freeway. Browse any atlas and you will find ...; 9:12 a.m.

Letter: Oil, not freedom, true policy goal: If that is not enough to demonstrate that President Bush is completely disingenuous, why do we tolerate and trade with China and Vietnam, communist countries? Why only Cuba as the political pariah? Time for Ms. ...; 9:11 a.m.

Upscale retailers celebrating most: Anne D'Innocenzio; NEW YORK -- This holiday season, Vincent Cassanetti, 60, a wealthy retired business owner, is helping to keep luxury sales booming.; 9:09 a.m.

Editorial: Can you hear me now?: The Federal Communications Commission this week began the process of drafting regulations that eventually would permit widespread use of cell phones on airplanes. Some airlines currently have on-board cell phones, but they're limited in number ...; 9:09 a.m.

Editorial: Revolving door keeps on spinning: Now that's rich -- and ironic. If drug makers truly were wanting to gain back the trust of the public, the last person they would have hired is a consummate Washington insider like Tauzin. It ...; 9:07 a.m.

Consumer prices increase by mild 0.2 percent in November: Jeannine Aversa; WASHINGTON -- Consumer prices rose by a mild 0.2 percent in November as costs for gasoline and food products calmed down after posting sharp increases the month before.; 9:07 a.m.

Leaders of pilots union recommends agreement: The decision by the Air Line Pilots Association's United branch moves the carrier a step closer to a consensus pact with a key union on new labor contracts that would sharply reduce wages and benefits ...; 9:06 a.m.

Obituaries for December 17, 2004: John M. Aquino, 70, of Las Vegas died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was born March 25, 1934, in Buffalo, N.Y. A resident for 20 years, he was a retired computer operator in the aerospace ...; 8:59 a.m.

More efficient handling of nuke waste is urged: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Yucca Mountain managers need a better overall plan for handling high-level nuclear waste after it is hauled to the proposed repository, a project watchdog panel said.; 8:59 a.m.

Officers save two children from fire: Jen Lawson; Metro Police Officer Brian Iulo was patrolling a condominium complex in southwest Las Vegas on Thursday, keeping an eye out for stolen cars, when he spotted something he didn't expect -- smoke pouring from an ...; 8:59 a.m.

Performing Arts for December 17, 2004: 'Christmas'; 8:52 a.m.

On Display for December 17, 2004: Entertainment Galleries at the Venetian will host "Marcel Salinas: Paintings and Drawings from the Personal Collection of the Artist," until Jan. 2 at 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. 866-6813.; 8:51 a.m.

'Three Kings' crowns year for Musical Arts Society: The Society's annual Christmas program, under the direction of Dr. Douglas R. Peterson, will feature the Musical Arts Chorus in a performance of Anders Ohrwall's "The Three Kings" with narrator and instrumental accompaniment.; 8:50 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: 'Wrong' is right call for Album of the Year: Death's Design, KDT, Another Day Starts, Rich Tradition, A Beginner's Mind and Seconds to Spare; That probably explains why Feedback's Album of the Year is also the strangest disc I ran across in 2004.; 8:50 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Red Sox series victory suits comic just Fine

Lisa Ferguson

He, along with countless other diehard Boston Red Sox fans, are still reveling in their beloved baseball team's recent World Series win, marking the end of the storied "Curse of the Bambino."

8:48 a.m.

'Annie' checks into sweet at UNLV's Judy Bayley Theatre

The musical "Annie" should carry a warning label: diabetics beware.

8:46 a.m.

Susan In Tune

By Jerry Fink

Susan Anton's long legs make for great stocking stuffers this (or any) holiday season.

8:44 a.m.

Datebook for December 17, 2004

The City of Las Vegas presents a holiday getaway in the park from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today at the Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave. Admission is free. 229-2488.

8:39 a.m.

Evans' brilliant career reflected in 'Portrait'

Spencer Patterson

My mother made it a point to see Bill Evans perform as often as possible when she lived in the New York City area in the early 1970s.

8:33 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Mix up at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay

It's more than the view that makes Alain Ducasse's Mix in Las Vegas magic. Mix, on the 64th floor of The Hotel at Mandalay Bay, will open to the public Dec. 27.

8:32 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Cammisa giving a boost to Las Vegas talent

The 47-year-old Paterson, N.J., native is doing it out of love and respect, not greed.

8:31 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Magnitude of show is no illusion

"It's the biggest in terms of size and amount of illusions," magician Paul Haynes said.

8:30 a.m.

Blood drives

Tuesday: 7 a.m.-noon, Valley Hospital, 620 Shadow Lane; 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Golden Nugget, Laughlin.

8:23 a.m.

Community briefs for December 17, 2004

Central Christian Church will host a toy giveaway for children in under-resourced families 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church, 1001 New Beginnings Drive in Henderson.

8:23 a.m.

Weekend Time Schedule

AP

Washington at San Francisco, 5 p.m.

5:49 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Las Vegas trying to show NFL the love

WEEKEND EDITION

4:44 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Some '05 predictions

WEEKEND EDITION

4:43 a.m.

Letter: Bush to blame for unneeded war

December 18 - 19, 2004

4:42 a.m.

Letter: Valley is ready for pro baseball

December 18 - 19, 2004

4:41 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Lack of ethics lamentable

WEEKEND EDITION

4:40 a.m.

Editorial: Tackling the drought

December 18 - 19, 2004

4:35 a.m.

Editorial: Bush needs to listen

December 18 - 19, 2004

4:34 a.m.

Youth served: Military recruiters pin hopes on high school students

Jace Radke and Emily Richmond

WEEKEND EDITION

4:03 a.m.

Hotlines, help groups can aid depressed during holiday season

Eric Leake

WEEKEND EDITION

3:58 a.m.

Never too late to keep on learning

WEEKEND EDITION

3:57 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Couples find help in quest

WEEKEND EDITION

3:47 a.m.

All Night Long

Spencer Patterson

WEEKEND EDITION

3:46 a.m.

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