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Archive for June 2, 2004

First Liberty graduating class prepares to emerge: By Emily Richmond; As Liberty High School prepares to graduate its first class of seniors Friday, students at Clark County's first campus designed around a "classical studies" model say they've learned more than just the required curriculum.; 11:10 a.m.

Wal-Mart Supercenter plans draw small group of protesters: Stephen Curran; Sandy Hanson was drawn to Wal-Mart for the same reason millions of other Americans flock to the chain's thousands of stores every day: she wanted to save money.; 11:08 a.m.

Southwest Gas seeks fifth rate hike in year: Kevin Rademacher; Again blaming volatile U.S. natural gas prices, Southwest Gas Corp. of Las Vegas on Tuesday asked state regulators for permission to raise rates for the fifth time in a year.; 11:05 a.m.

County must reinstate worker: A federal arbitrator reinstated the Clark County job of Kathy McClain, a county employee and assemblywoman fired seven months ago for "double-dipping" from both county and state wages.; 11:03 a.m.

Voters to have say on sales tax increase: The Clark County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to forward to the voters an advisory question that would raise sales taxes to pay for more police throughout Clark County.; 11:03 a.m.

News briefs for June 2, 2004: Following the direction of the Southern Nevada Water Authority, the Henderson City Council on Tuesday voted 5-0 to revise the city's water use restrictions regarding car washing, misting systems and fountains.; 11:02 a.m.

Business briefs for June 2, 2004: Pacific Coast Capital Partners LLC, a real estate investment firm and lender, said Tuesday it committed to loan $47.8 million to San Diego-based Pacifica Cos. The loans will finance the acquisition and conversions into condominiums ...; 11:01 a.m.

Nevada Power appeals power contract decisions: The appeal, filed with sister utility Sierra Pacific Power Co. of Reno, claims that the FERC ruling is "fatally flawed" by asserting that the sanctity of contracts outweighs the market manipulation by Enron Corp. on ...; 11:00 a.m.

Ward 2 race figures to be close: Sito Negron; In a six-week sprint to the finish line, the cliche that every vote counts might never be truer than it is in the Ward 2 Las Vegas City Council race, where the winner is likely ...; 11:00 a.m.

Teenage boy who killed his pal gets 8 months: Heather Rawlyk; A Henderson teenager who last month pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges in the fatal shooting of his best friend in April was sentenced in Juvenile Court Tuesday.; 11:00 a.m.

College chief Romesburg takes job in Florida: Nevada State College President Kerry Romesburg swears that he loves his job, loves the college and loves this state.; 11:00 a.m.

Five nursing homes in area fail to meet federal standards: CARSON CITY -- The nearly new Nevada State Veterans Nursing Home in Boulder City failed to comply with important federal nursing home operation and patient care standards, according to a state survey.; 10:57 a.m.

Smarty opens 2-5, draws outside slot: NEW YORK -- A day after his jockey had to rush his fiancee to a New Jersey hospital, Smarty Jones was installed this morning as a 2-5 favorite to win the Belmont Stakes and become ...; 10:57 a.m.

Ameristar buying bankrupt Colo. casino: BLACK HAWK, Colo. -- A Las Vegas-based gambling company has signed a deal to buy the bankrupt Mountain High Casino in Black Hawk for $115 million.; 10:57 a.m.

Sports briefs for June 2, 2004: UNLV's Ryan Moore shot a 3-under par 67 and sits just two strokes off the lead after the first round of play Tuesday at the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship in Hot Springs, Va.; 10:56 a.m.

Cleaning up after crash near Mesquite is sticky business: Stephen Curran; A tractor-trailer driver bound for Salt Lake City gave a new meaning this morning to the phrase "stuck in traffic."; 10:54 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Lawyers' spat costs us dearly: "It's nasty," Swarts says. "Just nasty."; 10:53 a.m.

WMS patent suit dismissed: WMS filed suit on Jan. 13, claiming Sigma infringed on a patent for a bonus slot machine game issued to WMS on Nov. 11, 2003.; 10:52 a.m.

Work begins on bowling center: The bowling center will be at Sunset Station's southern entrance, adjacent to the property's parking garage. The entrance will remain open throughout construction.; 10:51 a.m.

Dispute ends with signing of compact: Mescalero President Mark Chino and Attorney General Patricia Madrid this spring agreed on a settlement that ended a long-standing feud over the tribe's objections to the state's Indian gambling compacts and their revenue-sharing requirements.; 10:51 a.m.

Louisiana casino lays off 50: Those losing their jobs Tuesday included 13 salaried employees and 37 hourly workers, the casino said. The company refused to discuss what led to the layoffs.; 10:50 a.m.

State reps try to resurrect slot measure: State reps try to resurrect slot measure; 10:49 a.m.

Jillian's parent in bankruptcy, Las Vegas plans unchanged: Michelle Swafford; Jillian's restaurant-entertainment center in downtown Las Vegas will likely be unaffected by Jillian's Entertainment Holdings Inc.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and the corporation's decision to sell most of its 35 centers, the company's chief financial ...; 10:48 a.m.

Contract conference policies questioned: Michelle Swafford; The Army's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is holding a national procurement conference in Las Vegas today and Thursday -- startling local small business advocates who weren't informed of the event and who ...; 10:44 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Stuart event serves up faked goods: For real. OK, sort of.; 10:36 a.m.

Leap from Lake pays dividends for LV prep standout Reynolds: Steve Guiremand; Lake Havasu City, Ariz., has long been known as a favorite destination for college students during spring break. It also boasts the London Bridge as a tourist attraction.; 9:41 a.m.

51s' Bell riding out streak: Nick Christensen; On a team that's collectively batting .272, Rick Bell's .287 average doesn't exactly stand out.; 9:40 a.m.

Report to show shortfalls in care of kids: CARSON CITY -- A federal report is slated to be released today detailing the deficiencies in the state's system for child care, including a finding that abused and neglected children are kept too long in ...; 9:33 a.m.

Employee union picks candidates: The union representing thousands of Clark County government employees and thousands more workers in the county's private-sector hospitals this week released its list of endorsements for the upcoming election.; 9:29 a.m.

Plea bargain made in teenager's death: By Matt Pordum; A plea bargain allowed a drug dealer who killed a 17-year-old girl to get a sentence of 14 to 35 years in prison Tuesday.; 9:29 a.m.

Residence of Assembly candidate questioned: Kirsten Searer; Republican Assembly candidate Anthony Bandiero has filed a complaint against one of his primary opponents, saying she lied when she signed papers claiming she has been living in District 29.; 9:29 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Entries being accepted for Child Seekers event: Peter Benton; Possibly the most popular and certainly one of the most worthwhile and eagerly awaited charitable events in Las Vegas is accepting entry applications.; 9:25 a.m.

No warning for motorists; it's ticket time for violations: Lynn Doan; Drivers in Las Vegas are getting fewer warnings and more traffic tickets, and it will stay that way until the number of accidents drops significantly, law enforcers say.; 9:25 a.m.

Ridgeline development OK'd: Dan Kulin; For the first time, a Henderson ridgeline will have homes built on top of it.; 9:24 a.m.

Council supports higher bid from former city employee: Dan Kulin; Brushing aside allegations of cronyism, the Henderson City Council picked a proposal that will cost about $900,0000 more to build a smaller downtown retail and office building than was being pitched by an alternative bidder.; 9:22 a.m.

Witness's mother accused of coaching: By Matt Pordum; With no physical evidence that alleged 311 Boyz gang member Scott Morse was one of the rock throwers in the attack that left Stephen Tanner Hansen with a crushed face, Morse's trial has boiled down ...; 9:20 a.m.

First Enron trial will provide a window to what's coming: Kristen Hays; HOUSTON -- The first criminal trial involving former Enron Corp. executives involves no notorious defendants. The alleged shady deal at its center didn't fuel the company's crash.; 9:17 a.m.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:20 p.m.; 9:09 a.m.

Columnist Jeff Haney: It's a major upset: Stardust is rooting for the Lakers: EVEN MONEY: Odds of 1-1. Example: A $100 wager would win $100, plus the original stake, for a total payout of $200.; 9:08 a.m.

Letter: U.S. efforts in Iraq justified: They are not false. Pelosi and the rabid Bush haters prefer to play politics with national security and deny reality. To them, political power is paramount.; 9:06 a.m.

Letter: Serving under U.N. is deadly: "In coming to Kosovo, they knew that there were real risks and real dangers associated with their work," Maurice Ries, the ranking U.S. diplomat in Kosovo, told the Associated Press. "Nonetheless, it came as a ...; 9:06 a.m.

Letter: Wrong time for children to be playing in water: Seeing the picture captioned, "Refreshing break," in the May 25 edition of the Las Vegas Sun infuriated me beyond belief. The picture showed children in Mission Hills Park in Henderson playing in the water. It ...; 9:05 a.m.

High school seniors awaiting results of tests: By Emily Richmond; More than 2,700 Clark County high school seniors are finding out whether they passed the state's proficiency exam, a requirement for receiving a diploma when graduations begin Friday.; 9:03 a.m.

Giants courting Warner; Dallas pursuing Vinny: NEW YORK -- As each team's list of salary-cap cuts hit the NFL office Tuesday afternoon, the New York Giants stood poised to start bargaining with Kurt Warner while the New York Jets said goodbye ...; 9:03 a.m.

Editorial: A safety net with holes: The poor will suffer as the funds dissipate and the faith-based groups spend time (years) getting organized and obtaining federally mandated training. It's likely, too, that private donations to faith-based groups will diminish, as donors ...; 9:02 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Smart bet is Smarty in Belmont: Dean Juipe; There's a proposition bet up in the sports book at the MGM in which the wagerer is asked a simple question: Will Smarty Jones win Saturday's Belmont Stakes?; 9:02 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: No favoritism coming from NCAA baseball committee: Last year, when UNLV athletic director Mike Hamrick wasn't a member of the NCAA baseball selection committee, the Rebels were seeded second and put in a regional as a No. 2 seed that included only ...; 9:01 a.m.

Snapshot at the window: Home teams in playoffs are hot: (Pushes are ignored; records are approximate, as point spreads fluctuate and vary by casino.); 9:00 a.m.

Obituaries for June 2, 2004: Charles Edward Atkinson, 76, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. He was born Jan. 27, 1928, in Green River, Wyo. A resident for 24 years, he was a grocery store change person ...; 9:00 a.m.

Upper Sioux tribe working to advance on economic ladder: Renee Ruble; GRANITE FALLS, Minn. -- It takes only a few minutes to tour the new housing development on the Upper Sioux Indian Community. The circle of homes is a speck in the vast prairie.; 8:59 a.m.

Ameristar to buy Colorado casino: Ameristar Casinos Inc., which owns six casinos, said Tuesday it agreed to buy the Mountain High Casino in Black Hawk, Colo., for about $115 million.; 8:57 a.m.

Detroit casino, exhibit hall proposal unveiled: Sarah Karush; PONTIAC, Mich. -- A proposal by a private investor to build a riverfront exhibition hall with an adjacent casino is the best hope for replacing Detroit's cramped and outdated convention center, Oakland County Executive L. ...; 8:54 a.m.

Editorial: Chance for rectifying a big mistake: We'll find out soon how the state will treat the announcement. In our view it should be treated as an opportunity -- an opportunity for the state to run its own prison and correct the ...; 8:53 a.m.

Campaign highlights dangers of leaving children alone in cars: Caitlin Hudgins; As the daily high temperatures climb into triple digits, Las Vegas city officials are planning to launch a campaign Thursday to increase public awareness about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles.; 8:26 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: De la Renta event brings out big names: Elizabeth Foyt; A benefit for the Nathan Adelson Hospice, with sponsorship by Neiman Marcus and NM General Manager Bill Terry, the luncheon funds services by the non-profit agency to help patients and their families find comfort, support ...; 8:17 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Strip home to Hawaiian trappings: With the Wednesday opening of the Hawaiian Marketplace on the Strip in front of the Polo Towers (3743 Las Vegas Blvd. South) the Aloha spirit, mainland-style, has come to Las Vegas.; 8:17 a.m.

Life's a Brees: Beach bum, surf nut discovers passion for restaurant industry: Ken Miller; Brees, a California native who fully fits the profile of a beach bum - he's tanned, fit and wears shorts to work - has a true passion for the beach, surfing and music. He loves ...; 8:16 a.m.

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