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Print edition for June 11, 2004

Enthusiasts hope to hook new anglers
Lynn Doan
What: Free Fishing Day and fishing derby with prizes for children.
World Affairs delving into Las Vegas
Caitlin Hudgins
"Asian Art NOW 2004" art exhibit, through June 20 at the Las Vegas Art Museum, 9800 W. Sahara Ave. For time and ticket information, call (702) 360-8000.
Area faces emergency shortage of blood
The emergency shortage is the result of fewer people donating blood, a problem compounded by a shortage in other cities that can no longer supply blood to local centers, Dan Perlstein, spokesman for United Blood Services, said.
Obituaries for June 11, 2004
Lucy Agpaoa, 66, of Las Vegas died Monday in a local hospital. She was born Jan. 13, 1938, in the Philippines. A resident for four years, she was a retired real estate executive.
Columnist Susan Snyder: Home can be learning experience
Children's clothing and shoes covered a blanket spread on her small suburban front yard. Boxes of board games were strewn across another blanket. A bar hung across the open garage door held more clothing on hangers. Knickknacks, including an old phone, filled the cracks.
Saturday's horse racing entries
Post Time 1:20 p.m.
Letter: Walkers, riders bear some blame
According to the thorough but long-winded main article by reporter Molly Ball, 78 percent of the fatal accidents did not occur in an intersection. Pedestrians and bicyclists should take responsibility for their actions! They should do what their parents taught them -- look both ways, left, right, left again. Never cross against traffic.
Blood drives
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Coldwell Banker, 1401 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson; 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Community College of Southern Nevada, 700 College Drive, Henderson; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arizona Charlie's, 4574 Boulder Highway; 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mohave Generating Station, 2700 Edison Way.
Community briefs for June 11, 2004
The Nevada Arts Council says it will award a $1,700 grant to Kulvadee Sompong of Las Vegas to teach two others the traditional flower arranging, fruit and vegetable carving and cooking for ceremonial events of Thailand.
Columnist Jerry Fink: Entertainment takes center stage at Center Stage
The Plaza has added entertainment to its Sunday brunch menu.
'Foxtrot' shows Genesis of Gabriel's prog rock
Spencer Patterson
A common musical misconception holds that if you like punk rock, you must dislike progressive rock.
Fishing report: Good times for bass and cats
Anglers who have been trying their luck during the past week at Lake Mead have found windy weather along with fairly good action for striped bass and channel catfish in both the Boulder Basin and Overton Arm.
Mandalay rejects MGM MIRAGEs $7.65 billion bid
By Liz Benston
Mandalay Resort Group this afternoon rejected a $7.65 billion buyout offer from MGM MIRAGE over concerns that the combined company would be forced to sell off properties to appease regulators.
Maccioni's storied life has come full Cirque
At long last legendary New York restaurateur Sirio Maccioni has written the memoirs he's been longing to write for years.
Relief is on the way for freeway commuters in LV
Stephen Curran
Representatives of the state Transportation Department on Thursday said a high-tech system would significantly improve on Clark County's freeways, which are not keeping up with growth.
Editorial: Anti-terrorism funds
Diverting any anti-terrorism funds to pay for natural disaster assistance would be terrible, especially since the existing level of homeland security funding isn't meeting the needs of cities. In addition, LaTourette's bill is flawed because it doesn't let the money go where the greatest danger is. Cox's bill is preferable. At least it is based on which cities are the most likely targets. Even then, we have had some concerns with the Homeland Security Department's judgment. In the past the agency hasn't given Las Vegas as much money as other cities that aren't nearly as threatened.
Contractors will give scholarship
The $1,000 grant will be made available each semester to enrolled University of Nevada, Las Vegas students majoring in construction and civil engineering.
Iowa gaming commission votes to lift moratorium
David Pitt
JOHNSTON, Iowa -- The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted Thursday to begin the process of lifting a moratorium on new casino licenses in the state.
Uptown 'Downtown'
Comedians like to hear the laughter.
Letter: Courtesy needed on Nevada roads
Nevada lawmakers have to get busy and adopt "courtesy laws." In short, both lanes must stop whenever someone steps into the street and a motorist must wait until the pedestrian steps up on the curb, regardless whether they are on a crosswalk or not. A little courtesy goes a long way and who knows, it just might save a few lives.
Pataki, Cayuga agree on N.Y. casino
ALBANY, N.Y. -- New York Gov. George Pataki and Cayuga Indian leaders said Thursday they have a non-binding agreement to settle a tribal land claim and advance a planned casino in the Catskill Mountains northwest of New York City.
Editorial: Get tougher on obstinate developer
But not Rhodes Homes, which for years has been refusing to honor a 1996 agreement with Clark County to set aside 10 acres at its nearly 1,400-acre Rhodes Ranch development in southwest Clark County. Rhodes Homes has already built 4,800 homes at the site and has been pulling 100 building permits a month, on its way toward building a total of 9,000 homes there.
Sandoval helps Powell at OAS meeting
By Jeff Simpson
Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval was drafted last weekend by the White House for a special diplomatic mission, the state official said Thursday evening.
Mosley can hear Whaley murder trial
By Matt Pordum
District Judge Michael Cherry ruled Thursday that there were no grounds to disqualify District Judge Donald Mosley from the case of four teenagers accused of killing their 17-year-old friend and burying him in a shallow desert grave.
No subject is taboo for Schimmel in LV
Who: Robert Schimmel.
Letter: Pedestrians, bike riders don't feel safe in Las Vegas
For months, I've been concerned about all the pedestrians and cyclists who are being injured and killed in Las Vegas. I am an Australian and have lived in Las Vegas since July 2003. Since that time I have had a few close calls while trying to cross roads. I mostly walk or take the bus. I never feel safe walking about these streets.
Claws and effect highlighted at museum exhibit
What: "Cats! Wild to Mild."
Vegas visitor volume hits record for April
John Piet, senior research analyst for the bureau, said the numbers appear stronger than they might otherwise because April 2003 was a somewhat depressed period for the tourism industry. The economy wasn't as strong, the war in Iraq was under way, the SARS virus was in the news and terrorism concerns were front and center, he said.
On Display for June 11, 2004
An artists' reception for the "Outdoor Play" show will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Old Town Gallery, 10 W. Pacific St., as part of Third Thursday activities. Entertainment will be provided by Crossfire. For more information, e-mail old]town]gallery@yahoo.com.
VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: NPR's Edwards dialed in on book tour
The host of NPR's "Morning Edition" was removed from his post in March, causing quite an uproar in the media and among his legion of dedicated fans.
New trial sought
The request is a bid by lawyers for the homemaking maven to stave off a prison sentence that could be handed down next month.
Columnist Muriel Stevens: Maccioni's storied life has come full Cirque
At long last legendary New York restaurateur Sirio Maccioni has written the memoirs he's been longing to write for years.
Columnist Dean Juipe: De La Hoya, Hopkins past their primes
Dean Juipe
Prior to his fight last week against Robert Allen, Bernard Hopkins was telling anyone who would listen to "wait until after June 5" before updating their boxing pound-for-pound ratings. The inference was that Hopkins would be so impressive that he would not only leap past a few of his contemporaries but ascend to the top spot that sat vacant in the aftermath of Roy Jones' loss to Antonio Tarver.
Drama that began on 9-11 ends in LV
Almost three years after two young girls were taken by their mother from New York through Texas and Mexico, Nevada authorities found the children -- thanks to a tip from the mom -- in Las Vegas and reunited them with their father this week.
Death row inmate gets new penalty hearing
Heather Rawlyk
A man on Nevada's death row for the murder of a Las Vegas jewelry store owner during a 1985 robbery was awarded a new penalty hearing Thursday by the state Supreme Court.
No Rock, but disco lives in Sahara production
What: "Saturday Night Fever."
Performing arts briefs for June 11, 2004
Nevada Opera Theatre presents Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" at 8 p.m. Saturday at the UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Tickets are $15, $25, $35 and $45. 895-2787.
Fired detention center official facing charges
Dan Kulin
The former North Las Vegas Detention Center supervisor who was fired after money from inmate accounts was discovered missing was charged Thursday with multiple felonies including theft and falsifying public accounts.
Columnist Spencer Patterson: Velvet Revolver takes a shot at The Joint
Spencer Patterson
Supergroups typically don't foster longevity. The last one to come through town -- Billy Corgan brainchild Zwan -- didn't make it a full year after its lone Las Vegas appearance in December 2002.
Doctor says woman instructed in daughter's care
By Matt Pordum
A doctor testified on Thursday that he had thoroughly instructed a mother accused of murder in the Feb. 9 death of her diabetic 11-year-old girl on how to monitor her daughter's disease so it would never become life-threatening.
CineVegas begins tonight
In its sixth year, the nine-day festival, which kicks off tonight at Brenden Theatres Las Vegas 14, features nearly 70 shorts, documentaries and feature films.
Longtime volunteers at Lake Mead recognized
The volunteers recognized by Lake Mead National Receation Area Superintendent William K. Dickinson as Take Pride in America Presidential-Level volunteers were:
Scuffle develops over campaign signs
Kirsten Searer
North Las Vegas Police responded on Thursday to a confrontation between state Senate candidate Linda Howard and two men trying to dismantle one of her campaign signs.
News briefs for June 11, 2004
Representatives of Wal-Mart and Clark County met Thursday for talks on an ongoing dispute over a store planned for county land by the airport, but no breakthroughs appeared to be forthcoming.
Datebook for June 11, 2004
'Amazing Castle'
Five LV-area sports figures earn spots in local shrine
Jack Cason
Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Movie star Epps won't shun comedy roots
Lisa Ferguson
In chatting with Mike Epps, one senses that he knows he's on the verge of becoming a household name. But you won't catch the comedian-turned-actor embracing his next-big-thing status -- at least not yet.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: It was almost in the hole for local caddie
If they ever make a sequel to "Caddyshack" -- check that, if they ever make "Caddyshack III" -- I think I've found just the guy to play Danny Noonan, the caddie and self-taught scratch golfer who took all of Judge Smails' money in the cult classic.
Boggs McDonald helps candidate
Sito Negron
A Republican activist running for former Ward 2 City Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald's seat is getting support from the former Las Vegas council member.
Nevada Opera Theatre to present 'Madama Butterfly'
What: "Madama Butterfly."
Boxer Mayweather guilty of battery
By Matt Pordum
Floyd Mayweather Jr. might be able to evade the punches of his boxing opponents, but he was unable to evade the laws of the state of Nevada on Thursday as Justice of the Peace Deborah Lippis found him guilty of hitting two women at a Las Vegas nightclub last August.
Corrections
* Because of an error by the Sun, a story in Saturday's edition incorrectly reported the extent of free swimming lessons offered through the Las Vegas After-School All Stars. The program, at 14 different sites, offers a session of five to six free lessons, depending on location. The program's other activities also are free at local YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs. The Sun regrets the errors.
Columnist Barb Henderson: You might get hooked on Free Fishing Day
Barb Henderson
FLOYD LAMB STATE PARK (Las Vegas): A fishing clinic and derby will begin at 9 a.m. The clinic is open to adults and children. They will be instructed in the basics of fishing. The derby is for children ages 2-16. Wal-Mart is providing prizes during the noncompetitive derby and they will be distributed during the event. Call NDOW at 486-5127.
Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Park backpedals on criticism of his crew
Unlike many other professional athletes, auto racers aren't always afforded a "cooling-off" period to collect their thoughts before conducting interviews with the media.
Survey finds most Nevadans don't volunteer for nonprofits
The study, commissioned by the Washington, D.C.-based Points of Light Foundation, found that 22 percent of Nevadans -- the lowest in the nation -- volunteer on a regular basis. The numbers are based on a monthly survey of about 60,000 households, according to a statement released by the agency.
Notes' returns tied to Station stock
Initially, the bank will pay holders of the note interest at a rate of just 0.25 percent annually. Over time, the holders may get more money, depending on the performance of the stock. So far this year, Station shares have soared about 60 percent.
Area Republicans watch services, recall the man
Kirsten Searer
Tino Mendoza brushed tears from his eyes throughout former President Ronald Reagan's funeral this morning.
Settlement reached in defect suit
The majority of the settlement amount will cover improvements to about 16 miles of block wall running through the Henderson planned community, said Scott Canepa, an attorney for the association. Additional funds will be used on components -- including gazebos and other structures -- in the community's common areas, he said.
Track adding slots
"We're actually capacity-constrained Saturday night," Andres said "We don't have enough machines."
Mayor plots med center fund-raising
Businessman Larry Ruvo already has donated $7 million toward the project, for an Alzheimer's research facility. Goodman said the $125 million includes other research disciplines, and he said he would take the lead in raising money.
NAACP campaign faltering
By Timothy Pratt
A Nevada voter registration campaign launched in January by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People voter fund has been leaderless for a month and is nowhere near its stated goals.
Court orders new hearing in Reno tax case
CARSON CITY -- A federal appeals court has ordered a hearing for a Reno couple to determine whether Internal Revenue Service agents at their trial intimidated the jury into finding them guilty.
Famous Dave's opens
Famous Dave's opens
Mom's love survives Lake Mead tragedy
The last time Chelsea Petersen saw her mother it was as the 15-year-old she turned to swim more than 100 yards for the Lake Mead shore on Wednesday at her mother's urging.
LV council likely to delay decision on strip club
Ed Koch and Sito Negron
The Las Vegas City Council will likely put off a decision Wednesday on sanctioning a troubled strip club in light of a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas accusing the business's owners of money laundering, city officials said this morning.
CDC reports 25 percent drop in suicide rate among teens
SUN STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS
ATLANTA -- The rate at which teenagers commit suicide took a sharp dip during the 1990s, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday, dropping by 25 percent between 1992 and 2001.
Assessor proposes property tax cap
Kirsten Searer
Ann Kobritz worries about losing her home, and it's not because she can't make her mortgage.
Crews working to kill odor on Strip
Molly Ball
County sanitation officials were working to get rid of a smelly situation Thursday on the Strip, as an expensive, behind-schedule sewer repair project neared completion behind Treasure Island.
Columnist Jeff German: Rizzolo, feds itching for a fight
Sixteen months after FBI agents raided his popular strip club looking for evidence of hidden mob interests, federal prosecutors are preparing to seek racketeering indictments against Rizzolo and his management team, some of whom, federal investigators say, have underworld ties.
Kerkorian succession issue highlighted by merger offer
By Liz Benston
If MGM MIRAGE buys Mandalay Resort Group, billionaire dealmaker Kirk Kerkorian could end up controlling the majority of megaresorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
City to offer $224,000 in alleged pepper spray incident
Dan Kulin
Henderson is preparing to pay a woman $224,000 for a December 2002 incident at the Green Valley Ranch Station hotel-casino in which Henderson Police allegedly pepper-sprayed the woman while she was handcuffed and then left her without medical attention for so long she suffered permanent eye damage.
Ruling: Signatures can't be carried over
By Matt Pordum
District Judge Kenneth Cory ruled no legal authority existed to allow a group to carry over to the next election cycle signatures the group had collected to get two referendums on the Nov. 2 ballot.
Study: Retention of nurses tied to profitability
Michelle Swafford
If hospitals focused more on retaining nurses, the quality of patient care and the hospitals' profitability would improve, a union-financed study released Thursday by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, researchers says.
LV carrier adds flights to Northern California
Las Vegas-based Allegiant, which is capitalizing on its niche as an air carrier linking second-tier communities with Las Vegas, earlier this week announced new nonstop flights to and from Bellingham, Wash.
Sports briefs for June 11, 2004
Federal investigators met this week with the former husband of Olympic champion Marion Jones, the San Jose Mercury News reported today on its Web site.
Vegas backer still sees progress
Teamscape president Lou Weisbach, in town Thursday to conduct more business related to buying the Montreal Expos and moving them to Las Vegas, remains upbeat about the effort and points to an upcoming ESPN news special as evidence.
Justice center finish date set for July 14
The contractor for the 17-story Regional Justice Center -- which is 2 1/2 years overdue and $15 million over budget -- recently told Clark County that the building will be finished by July 14, the county's overseer for the project, Randy Walker, said Thursday.

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