Print edition for May 5, 2004

Woos and Ahs: Entire family gets into the act for Vegas restaurant: Ken Miller; Mother Ming See is the chef of the family-owned restaurant, Mayflower Cuisinier, and her reputation is known across the country. (Her husband, Henry, suffered a stroke 15 years ago and has since retired, although he stays involved.)

Columnist Peter Benton: Four selected for golf's top destination: Peter Benton; The World Golf Hall of Fame is the ultimate place for the celebration and recognition of golf's greatest players and contributors.

Letter: Bush's vendetta against Saddam war's only reason: Americans gave their unanimous support to the attack on Iraq, only because we were assured in no uncertain terms that Saddam was not just another evil dictator, but had chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction and was poised to use them. That he was seeking uranium and aluminum tubes for his nuclear weapons program, and that he worked with and supported al-Qaida. None of which is true.

Open records complaint probed: Dan Kulin; The state Attorney General's office said Tuesday it is looking into whether the University and Community College System of Nevada violated the state's open records laws by refusing to release the proposed contract to make TV station owner Jim Rogers interim chancellor.

News briefs for May 5, 2004: A motorist struck and killed a jaywalker on Nellis Boulevard near Flamingo Road on Tuesday night, Metro Police said.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Chefs for Kids event a sold-out success: Elizabeth Foyt; Using a "cruise" theme, Chefs for Kids, a local effort to feed, nurture, educate -- and yes, coax -- at-risk children into good nutritional choices, celebrated its 13th annual gala at the Four Seasons on April 24.

Letter: Money is wasted on Medicare ads: GREGORY S. BROWN

Sports briefs for May 5, 2004: Former UNLV athletic director Brad Rothermel has rejoined the school's athletic department in a part-time capacity as an advisor to athletic director Mike Hamrick.

Thursday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:20 p.m.

Harmon-Valley View 'concept plan' delayed by county: The Clark County Commission on Tuesday delayed until later this summer selecting a "concept plan" for a new intersection at Harmon Avenue and Valley View Boulevard.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Don't worry, Blankson will be back: Dean Juipe; Odartey Blankson will be back with the UNLV basketball team next season. He's just spending a couple of months bolstering his reputation.

Mexican hero tries to catch on: Nick Christensen; If there's one member of the Las Vegas 51s whose life exemplifies the highs and lows of baseball, it's Luis Garcia.

Community news briefs for May 5, 2004: The Southern Nevada Human Resource Association will present the Best Places to Work Awards from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Stardust's Conference Center.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: The 'Mean 15' spices up World of Outlaws Sprint Series: In an effort to ensure its top drivers will compete in every race for the remainder of the season, World of Outlaws Sprint Series owner Boundless Motor Sports Racing, Inc. has signed agreements with 15 drivers to represent the series.

U.S. 95 interchange to be discussed: Henderson Public Works, with participation of federal and state transportation officials, will hold a public meeting tonight to discuss a planned interchange for U.S. 95 between Sunset Road and Russell Road, near Galleria Drive. The meeting is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive, Room C, Henderson.

'Sesame Street' show far from pedestrian: When: 7 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

Editorial: Shine light on tactics for interrogation: Yet the news from a Pentagon press conference Tuesday was that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Richard Myers have not even read a 53-page Army report on the abuses that was completed in late February. And the news from the White House was that President Bush never even knew of the report until it made the papers and never saw the photos that have so outraged the world until last week, when they were broadcast on CBS' "60 Minutes II."

Contract awarded for airport buildings: Clark County awarded a $53.5 million contract to Las Vegas' Flagship Construction Co. to construct two buildings at McCarran International Airport, part of what will be the new baggage-screening system for the airport.

Early-to-rise Rebels take aim at national berth: Adam Candee; Here are the five UNLV golfers set to compete at the NCAA East Regional in Florida this week:

Columnists Muriel Stevens: Variety highlights Mother's Day: When Anna Jarvis first campaigned for a nationwide celebration of motherhood in 1907, no one gave the idea much thought. But Jarvis persevered and on May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made it official.

Letter: President ignored proper warnings: Secretary of State Colin Powell warned that if we invaded Iraq, we would be "owning" it. Marine Gen. Anthony Zinni argued that an Iraq without Sadaam would be a lot more dangerous than an Iraq with him.

Driver charged in boy's death has history of DUI: The man who allegedly drove into a Las Vegas bus stop Monday afternoon, killing a 4-year-old boy and leaving the child's mother hospitalized, has a history of driving drunk, according to police and court records.

Troubled EOB gets $170,000 in HUD funds from Las Vegas: By Timothy Pratt; Although the results of a federal Housing and Urban Development Department investigation into the Economic Opportunity Board are just days away, the Las Vegas City Council this morning gave $170,000 in HUD funds to the beleaguered nonprofit agency.

Business briefs for May 5, 2004: NEW YORK -- A federal judge today turned down Martha Stewart's motion for a second trial based on allegations that a juror lied about his arrest record on a questionnaire.

New York investor still a factor at Southwest Gas: Kevin Rademacher; Gabelli, through personal holdings and businesses under his control, is one of the company's largest shareholders. He also has been a frequent critic of the management tactics at the Las Vegas natural gas distribution company.

Buffalo officials challenge suburban Seneca casino: Carolyn Thompson; BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The city of Buffalo, Mayor Anthony Masiello and a group of downtown business owners on Tuesday moved to block the Seneca Indian Nation from buying land for a casino in suburban Cheektowaga, saying the Senecas are obligated to build in Buffalo.

Columnist Jeff German: Bringing vision to cab camera debate: There's nothing like a little musical chairs to shake up a public board that has lost sight of its mission.

$400,000 missing at NLV jail: Dan Kulin; The top two administrators at the North Las Vegas Detention Center were placed on paid administrative leave Tuesday as city police announced more than $400,000 was stolen from inmate funds during a three-year period.

Commuter plan extends to NLV: Dan Kulin; Getting from one end of the valley in Henderson to the other end in North Las Vegas without hitting traffic is nearly impossible, especially if you're passing by the Strip.

Attorneys for Legislature oppose Sandoval lawsuit: CARSON CITY -- A suit filed in the Nevada Supreme Court by Attorney General Brian Sandoval to bar state and university employees from the Legislature is in the wrong court and is legally defective, the Legislature's lawyers say.

School district police made $1 million-plus in overtime: By Emily Richmond; Campus police officers took home more than $1.37 million in overtime pay last year, a figure the Clark County School District's top financial officer called "a reason for serious concern."

New LV flights on tap: Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will fly four times a week to and from Cedar Rapids, whose Eastern Iowa Airport also serves the communities of Iowa City, Coralville, Waterloo, Dubuque, Clinton and Davenport.

Lawmaker plans petition to freeze property taxes: CARSON CITY -- Two-term Assemblywoman Sharron Angle, R-Reno, is reviving a property tax plan that was buried in the 2003 Legislature.

Yucca splits race, parties: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- The party lines being drawn for the presidential race in Nevada have a landmark -- Yucca Mountain.

Case of purloined primates baffles cops, shop owner: Jen Lawson; It's a conspiracy, the victim said, involving at least eight people, including a man he has dubbed "Mr. X" -- and two monkeys.

High court overturns two Loehrer cases: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court on Tuesday said that two rulings by District Judge Sally Loehrer of Clark County were wrong. One of the cases involved a procedural issue and the other was a rezoning case.

Gaming news briefs for May 5, 2004: Las Vegas-based slot route and casino operator Herbst Gaming Inc. on Tuesday reported a 67 percent increase in first quarter profit to $5.5 million.

Bicyclist killed by motorist ID'd: A vehicle hit DeLozier, and the driver didn't stop, Metro Police said. Another car hit and dragged him, then pulled over. Police are searching for the first driver who hit DeLozier.

Suspect in abduction of son arrested: A woman accused of abducting her own toddler from the home of the boy's father in Las Vegas two months ago was arrested in Alabama, Attorney General Brian Sandoval said Tuesday.

Students see few reminders of desegregation ruling: By Emily Richmond; For eighth grader Tatiana Young, the idea that white and black children in America were once forced to attend separate schools isn't just hard to imagine, it's also infuriating.

Suspects sought in shooting: Jen Lawson; Metro Police were looking for a man and a woman Tuesday afternoon in connection with a fatal shooting in the parking lot of Ice Las Vegas, a nightclub near Harmon Avenue at Koval Lane.

Search continues for woman: Heather Rawlyk; As the sun slipped behind the mountains of Red Rock Canyon near Spring Mountain Ranch Tuesday evening, an anxious and sleep-deprived Jason Caudill checked his wristwatch and sighed.

Time shares grow in popularity: By Liz Benston; With no less than four major projects under development and more expected this year, the booming time share industry in Las Vegas is boosting prospects not only for time share developers but vendors that do business with them.

Obituaries for May 5, 2004: Christopher Clark Coleman, 26, of Las Vegas died Saturday. He was born May 15, 1977, in Las Vegas. A lifelong resident, he was a food server at Alize restaurant at the Palms.

National search advocated for Cortez successor: A tourism expert at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas says the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority should conduct a nationwide search for a replacement for outgoing Chief Executive Manny Cortez.

Three companies bid to run women's prison: CARSON CITY -- Three out-of-state companies submitted bids Tuesday to run the state women's prison in North Las Vegas, where the inmates last month signed a petition of complaint about the way the current company manages operations.

Split with Namath costs Vestin Group $1.8 million: The company declined to comment further on the end of the contract with Namath.

Earnings briefs for May 5, 2004: SAN ANTONIO -- Clear Channel Communications Inc., the largest U.S. radio broadcaster, said first-quarter profit rose 64 percent, helped by higher prices for advertising on the company's billboards.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Resort hopes to Wynn over top act: Late Monday, Steve Wynn announced expansion plans for his new resort -- a full year before the doors are even open. The plans call for a new showroom.

Alleged 311 Boyz member may have to testify: An alleged 311 Boyz gang member's plea agreement with prosecutors means he could be forced to testify against eight others who are charged with participating in the attack that left 17-year-old Stephen Tanner Hansen with a crushed face.

BIA head removes himself from key bureau decisions: Lolita C. Baldor; WASHINGTON -- The head of the federal Bureau of Indian Affairs is removing himself from any decisions on tribal recognition or Indian gaming to avoid the appearance of any conflict of interest.

Assemblyman from Henderson says he won't run this year: Kirsten Searer; CANDIDATES

Rural Republicans file for re-election: CARSON CITY -- Several Republican lawmakers who represent large swaths of rural Nevada filed to run for re-election Tuesday and said they expect their votes last year on the largest tax increase in state history will help them.

Greenspan sets in motion countdown to higher rates: The clock now is ticking to when, not if, the Federal Reserve will begin to nudge up ultralow interest rates.

Split decision issued in Wal-Mart dispute: Alana Roberts; In rulings highlighting the United Food and Commercial Workers Union's campaign to organize Wal-Mart workers, an administrative law judge has upheld the firing of a Las Vegas Wal-Mart employee -- while also citing the company for violating workers' organizing rights.

Yucca contractor has incentives: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- The Energy Department has $85 million in incentives waiting for its Yucca Mountain project contractor to meet upcoming deadlines for the license application and other work on the project, according to its contract.

LV temperature hits triple digits: "People should get ready," said John Adair, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service. "The really hot weather is around the corner."

MGM MIRAGE ends bid for Wembley: Toby Anderson; MGM MIRAGE pulled out of a three-month takeover battle for Wembley Plc, clearing the way for Starwood Capital Group LLC and Kerzner International Ltd. to buy the U.K. owner of dog tracks for about $555 million.

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