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Print edition for July 1, 2004

DOE turns in its Yucca assignment
Suzanne Struglinski
The Energy Department has released more than 5.6 million pages of documents about Yucca Mountain in preparation to apply for a license to build a nuclear waste repository 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas. The documents can be viewed on the Internet at:
Neighbors remember slain 13-year-old
Lynn Doan
Neighbors knew 13-year-old Jesse Riggle as the boy who mowed their lawns for food.
Business briefs for July 1, 2004
A group of parents completed the purchase Wednesday of Warren-Walker upper and lower schools in Henderson.
Ormat signs $100 million pact to sell power
Sierra Pacific, a unit of the state's largest utility, will buy 20.5 megawatts of electricity starting in 2006 from a geothermal station Ormat will expand and upgrade, the Yavneh, Israel-based company said in a statement.
Critics take shots at Washington initiative
Rebecca Cook
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Tim Eyman hadn't even finished delivering his signatures for Initiative 892 before people started taking shots at the proposal to expand gambling in the state.
Letter: Pursue book fines diligently
This became even more reprehensible when a June 28 article in USA Today explained that almost 600 library systems employ the services of a collection agency to recover fines and books. According to an officer of the collection agency cited in the article, 70 percent of the delinquents respond when contacted. The cost of the agency's services are passed along to the delinquents.
Letter: Bush supporters ignore the facts
This is typical of many of the Bush supporters. They do not take the time to learn the facts by watching the movie. But they tell the rest of us that they are smart enough to learn that we are all wrong and that the movie has to be slander because it is not to their way of thinking.
Chiquita marketing could include flavored bananas
Lisa Cornwell
CINCINNATI -- Bananas flavored with the hint of another fruit could help Chiquita International Brands Inc. become the Starbucks of the produce world, the company's leader says, envisioning a larger, creamier or sweeter banana.
Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Always kind, Russell will be missed by his peers
Darrell Russell's public persona always was that of an optimistic, upbeat and pleasant Texas boy -- traits that endured him to legions of drag-racing fans through his brief NHRA top Fuel career, which ended tragically Sunday when he died following a crash during eliminations at Gateway International Raceway in Madison, Ill.
Trial set for missionary charged in child lewdness
John Misseldine allegedly molested the girls while the girls' aunt was attending an adult education class at the chapel off Christy Lane in Las Vegas.
These cards no joking matter
A blackjack player loves getting an eight and a three.
Letter: Bush dishonest, allowed Iraqi prison torture
I have always thought that we Americans wish to share our freedoms and liberties with others. This is one of the main reasons, or one of the reasons Bush gives, for why we were in Iraq. If Bush didn't know about the torture of Iraqi people, he sure did not promote being against torture by allowing portions of the Geneva Convention to go unheeded or waiving parts of anti-torture law.
MAX rapid transit takes to the streets
Beth Slovic
The kick-off event marking the opening Wednesday of the $19.4 million Metropolitan Area Express, the rapid-transit bus system also known as MAX, struck a distinctly American note, despite the system's European origins.
Death sentence levied in murders
Lawyers for 34-year-old Alfonso "Slinky" Blake immediately filed a motion for a stay of execution and told the court Blake would be filing a direct appeal.
Seniors slow to take up self-defense instruction
Heather Rawlyk
Arlene Kauffman has a vision: to teach Las Vegas seniors how to defend themselves against a criminal attack.
Man who tried to hide weapon gets 2 to 5 years
Chester Lee Henry, Jr., 25, was sentenced by District Judge Kathy Hardcastle for his role in an Aug. 2, 2002, drive-by shooting that resulted in all three defendants taking plea agreements that ensured they would be put behind bars but not serve life sentences.
Obituaries for July 1, 2004
Helen "Pinky" Badeaux, 83, of Boulder City died Tuesday in Boulder City. She was born May 10, 1921, in East St. Louis, Ill. A resident for 37 years, she was an apartment manager.
Sports briefs July 1, 2004
Tiger Woods and Butch Harmon have patched up their differences.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Schwikert moves up by accident
A few minutes after she finished eighth in Sunday's U.S. Olympic Gymnastic Trials at the Arrowhead Pond, Las Vegas' Tasha Schwikert wasn't complaining -- unlike most in the media -- that the trials settled next to nothing as far as determining the six gymnasts and three alternates who will represent the United States in Athens in six weeks.
J.P. Morgan Chase completes purchase
Chicago-based Bank One, with 1,800 branches in 14 states, has particular strength in the Midwest. In all, the combined company will have 2,300 branches and assets of $1.1 trillion, trailing only Citigroup's $1.19 trillion.
Bill drafts pouring in for next legislative session
CARSON CITY -- The opening of the 2005 Legislature is still seven months away, but lawmakers and others have asked that 216 bills be prepared, ranging from taxes to the open meeting law to requiring female guards at the women's prison.
Boy dies of meningitis at UMC
Christiaan Irvin of Phoenix died Sunday after being transferred to University Medical Center. Doctors there told his father he died from bacterial meningitis, his father said.
Bus stop rapist gets two life sentences
By Matt Pordum
A serial sexual predator nicknamed the "bus stop rapist" because he preyed on women waiting at bus stops throughout Las Vegas was sentenced on Wednesday to two consecutive life sentences for raping five women in 2002.
Shake-up under way at Alliance
Kevin Rademacher
Amid a weak stock price and resulting investor lawsuits, Las Vegas-based slot machine giant Alliance Gaming Corp. this morning said board member Richard Haddrill will take over as chief executive.
VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Contestants to bunk down with Hilton
Celebutante sisters Nicky and Paris Hilton are, of course, familiar faces at every blowout Vegas event, such as those red-carpet VEGAS Magazine parties or the star-studded "Comedy Madhouse" shows each Saturday night at the Hard Rock Hotel.
39 Nevadans could be recalled to duty
Jace Radke
As many as 39 Nevadans could be ordered to active military duty as part of a nationwide recall of more than 5,600 retired and discharged soldiers to fill vacancies in active military units in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wildfire dies down at Desert Wildlife Refuge
No structures or lives were at risk Wednesday. The fire had died down naturally after running into a line of rocks, Kirsten Cannon, a BLM spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Suspect arrested in beating death
Heather Rawlyk and Lynn Doan
An ex-convict wanted for the fatal beating earlier this month of a retired Air Force major was arrested Wednesday evening at a northwest Las Vegas apartment complex.
Gas prices dip below $2 a gallon
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EOB to spend fed money for advisory group
By Timothy Pratt
Five of the six board members who remain after the executive branch of the Economic Opportunity Board was recently pared down met for the first time Wednesday and mostly agreed to put off any work until an outside group comes in to manage the organization next month.
Valley fire, rescue calls leap
Fire and rescue responses by Southern Nevada's two largest fire departments outpaced population growth last year.
Augustine focus of campaign probe
CARSON CITY -- State Controller Kathy Augustine confirmed Wednesday that she has been the target of an investigation by the state attorney general's office into allegations of political campaign violations.
Gaming briefs for July 1, 2004
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Tabcorp Holdings Ltd., Australia's biggest gaming company, said a majority of Tab Ltd. investors have accepted its A$2.2 billion ($1.5 billion) takeover offer, counting acceptances to its adviser UBS AG.
LV firm takes hit in Wisconsin
Alana Roberts
Almost a year after the Wisconsin Department of Justice seized more than $900,000 in funds from a Las Vegas network marketing company accused of running an illegal lottery, the company has agreed to pay a $10,000 fine and has forfeited the seized money.
Police remain tight-lipped in arrest of Metro sergeant
Jen Lawson
Metro Police officials are saying little about a sergeant who was arrested Tuesday after a scuffle with fellow officers at a Henderson gas station, saying only that 36-year-old Lawrence Montero is the subject of parallel criminal and internal affairs investigations.
Editorial: Smoke trees point toward bigger issue
A smoke-tree census in 2001 at the 10-acre Nevada Telephone Cove, a popular campground in the recreation area near Laughlin, found 146 smoke trees. A 2003 census found only 128 -- with more than 30 of them severely damaged. If the destruction remains at this pace, the trees will be gone in 10 or 15 years, and the springtime show of their magnificent blue blossoms will be a thing of the past.
Shearing says election speech rule is valid
CARSON CITY -- Chief Justice Miriam Shearing says the canon of the Nevada Supreme Court, which limits what a judicial candidate can talk about in an election campaign, is "murky" but does not violate a free-speech ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Opinion says EOB should open meetings
The Nevada attorney general's office has issued an opinion that the Economic Opportunity Board is not subject to the state's open-meeting law but should open its meetings under its own bylaws.
Reilly settles for less than OC offered
Stephen Curran
Clark County Manager Thom Reilly, who last month turned down a lucrative offer to run one of the largest counties in the nation, says he will only ask for enough money to cover the rising cost of living when the County Commission votes on his employment agreement next week.
Teen in Whaley case reaches plea agreement
By Matt Pordum
One of the four teenagers accused of killing their 17-year-old friend and burying him in the desert reached a plea agreement with prosecutors on Wednesday, admitting to cleaning blood off a co-defendant's jacket and providing gasoline to burn clothes and other evidence.
Editorial: Regional reality at last?
The $24,000 is expected to last about a month, after which the county hopes the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas will help in sharing the cost. With their help, the shelter will remain open until Sept. 30, offering lifesaving relief from the heat.
Murder charge could be brought in fatal accident
By Matt Pordum
A driver who hit and killed a 28-year-old woman on U.S. 93 north of Las Vegas on June 18 could soon be facing a charge of second-degree murder and federal charges of allegedly transporting illegal immigrants, prosecutors said Wednesday in urging a judge to avoid postponing a preliminary hearing.
Community briefs for July 1, 2004
The Young Adult Division of the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas United Jewish Community is hosting the first kosher poker tournament at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sunset Station.
Marsh retires as state pretrial chief
Jace Radke
From mobsters to Hells Angels and county commissioners -- U.S. Pretrial Services Chief Jim Marsh has supervised them all the past 20 years in Nevada.
Monumental Task: Liguori makes his mark with Southern Nevada sculptures
The lifelong Nevadan, who lives in the neighborhood he grew up in, built the bronze "High Scaler" monument mounted on a boulder at Hoover Dam.
Holiday closings
SAFETY: Police and fire emergency services as usual. Administrative offices closed.
Oscar: Lesson learned
Dean Juipe
History will come into play as Oscar De La Hoya looks to add an undisputed middleweight championship to his collection of titles and Bernard Hopkins attempts to stop the biggest name in the sport when they fight Sept. 18 at the MGM.
Pioneer attorney, LDS leader Earl dies at 94
Las Vegas lost one of its visionary civic leaders Tuesday with the death of native Nevadan and civic pioneer Rulon Earl, local dignitaries said Wednesday. He was 94.
Giambi finally gets his chance in Vegas
Nick Christensen
When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed first baseman and Henderson resident Jeremy Giambi last winter, they had high expectations of adding a left-handed bat to the lineup, as well as providing depth at first base behind Shawn Green and Robin Ventura.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Casamayor confident timing is right for a win
Dean Juipe
The question is how much gas does Joel Casamayor have left in the tank.
Paige calls education gap a new civil rights issue
By Emily Richmond
The achievement gap faced by poor and minority students across the country is "the civil rights issue of this generation," Education Secretary Rod Paige said during a visit to Las Vegas Wednesday.
Wranglers expand their coaching staff
Nick Christensen
At first glance, three assistant coaches might seem like too many for a minor league hockey team.
BIA official cleared of wrongdoing in casino investigation
Brian Melley
SACRAMENTO -- A regional Bureau of Indian Affairs official was cleared of allegations that she used her authority to influence matters in her own tribe as it was seeking approval to build a $100 million casino in Amador County.
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