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Archive for January 21, 2005

Thursday's Sports Transactions: AP; DETROIT TIGERS-Named Tom Brookens manager of Oneonta of the New York-Penn League.; 12:16 p.m.

NFL Playoff Glance: AP; N.Y. Jets 20, San Diego 17, OT; 12:15 p.m.

Ward 1 candidate bios: Party: Democrat; 11:42 a.m.

Gibbons' aide: "Communist" remark taken out of context: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., this week said anyone who opposes the corporate-funded inauguration celebrations is a communist.; 11:18 a.m.

State lottery to be pushed again: Kirsten Searer; Democrats in the Legislature plan to propose a state lottery this session that would largely go to education.; 11:10 a.m.

Ward 1 recall election on tap: Dan Kulin; FACTS ABOUT WARD 1; 11:08 a.m.

Nevadans view the inaugural events in many ways: Suzanne Struglinski and Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- An estimated 400 Nevadans trekked to the nation's capital to witness Thursday's inauguration of President Bush, each with a different perspective on the event.; 11:05 a.m.

Recall ballot text: Reasons for Demanding Recall: "When the residents of Ward 1 elected Janet Moncrief as its city councilwoman, we believed we would have someone who would reflect well on the honest, hardworking people who live here. ...; 11:04 a.m.

Friday's Sports Transactions: AP; BALTIMORE ORIOLES-Agreed to terms with RHP Steve Reed on a one-year contract. Purchased the contract of INF Chris Gomez from Ottawa of the IL. Designated RHP Dave Borkowski and RHP Brian Forystek for assignment.; 11:03 a.m.

East side of valley seen as most affordable housing: Jennifer Shubinski; Las Vegans looking for an affordable home last year most likely wound up in the east side of town, where housing prices were the lowest in the valley.; 11:02 a.m.

Venetian agrees to $10,000 fine over underage gambling: The Nevada Gaming Commission has been asked to discipline the owner of the Venetian resort over a 2004 incident in which a minor was allowed to gamble and was served alcoholic beverages in the casino.; 11:01 a.m.

Union reaches agreement with grocery stores: Alana Robert; A strike has likely been averted now that the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 711 has reached a tentative contract agreement with three Southern Nevada grocery-store operators, a labor expert said.; 11:01 a.m.

Resort group gears up for legislative session: By Liz Benston; When MGM Mirage pulled its membership from the Nevada Resort Association in 2003 after a divisive legislative tax debate and again when the company announced its pending merger with Mandalay Resort Group last year, observers ...; 10:59 a.m.

Motion made to free sisters: By Timothy Pratt; The legal team representing the Sarkisians, an Armenian family whose teenage daughters are threatened with being deported to their birthplace, has filed an emergency motion to release the girls from a Los Angeles immigration detention ...; 10:59 a.m.

America West Holdings reports quarterly loss on fuel, lower fares: America West Airlines' bid to solve some of its financial woes will include a plan to increase flights to Las Vegas.; 10:59 a.m.

Builders mull attached dwellings: Jennifer Shubinski; Citing demand and land prices, homebuilders that previously shied away from attached housing in Southern Nevada are entering the market or are planning such a product for the future.; 10:58 a.m.

Family claims Rizzolo target of arrests: Jace Radke; Michael Rubino was incensed Thursday after learning that his pregnant 28-year-old daughter would have to spend the night in jail.; 10:58 a.m.

Some regents fear open policy hinders search for chancellor: Some university regents fear that the open search process mandated by state law might scare some of the better candidates for chancellor away.; 10:57 a.m.

Body found outside Henderson bar: Stephen Curran; Henderson Police this morning were investigating the death of a man found in the parking lot of a Green Valley bar.; 10:57 a.m.

Terrorism threat never materialized: Jen Lawson; The possible terror threat against Las Vegas on Wednesday night wasn't anything new to Sheriff Bill Young, who said the city is mentioned in threats that turn out to be empty as often as once ...; 10:56 a.m.

Ex-cop gets 10 years to life in drug case: By Matt Pordum; A former North Las Vegas narcotics detective was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison on Thursday for dealing cocaine, Ecstacy and marijuana.; 10:55 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Rizzolo's worries mounting: The 50-year-old shift manager answers directly to Rizzolo, the chief target of an FBI racketeering investigation into an alleged pattern of lawlessness at the well-known topless nightclub.; 10:55 a.m.

America West flights planned for Oklahoma, California: Mesa Airlines, which flies as America West Express, will offer nonstop round trips between Las Vegas and Long Beach and Bakersfield, Calif., and Oklahoma City.; 10:53 a.m.

Economist lauds state's supply-side emphasis: Kevin Rademacher; Economist Arthur Laffer has doled out advice to corporate executives, presidents, congressmen and students at exclusive universities around the country.; 10:52 a.m.

Bank buys new building for headquarters: The 9,960-square-foot, two-story building is located at Jones and Charleston boulevards. Bank officials said in a statement that they plan to move in during the second quarter of this year.; 10:52 a.m.

Fourth-quarter profit rises: Weyerhaeuser's home building operation, Pardee Homes, is a big player in the Southern Nevada building industry. Pardee Homes built more than 1,100 homes in the Las Vegas Valley in 2004, according to SalesTraq.; 10:52 a.m.

World of Concrete convention hits town: World of Concrete convention hits town; 10:52 a.m.

State considers cutting back on leasing office space: CARSON CITY -- The state pays $10.2 million a year in leasing private office space in the Las Vegas area, but a preliminary study suggests it would be better to construct two more state buildings ...; 10:03 a.m.

Goodman lauds move on homeless: Dan Kulin; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman on Thursday applauded the city's recent efforts to alleviate the number of homeless camped under a downtown bridge and spoke about a proposed change to an agreement with Boyd Gaming ...; 10:01 a.m.

Nevada florists blooming with joy after inaugural: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Constructing a 10-foot topiary out of 10,000 red roses takes a toll on a florist's hands, Nevada florist Laurie Acton said. She has band-aids on four of her sorest fingers after helping design ...; 10:00 a.m.

Sky Vue owners get suspended sentences: Dan Kulin; Sandi and David DiMarco, owners of the closed Sky Vue mobile home park, paid $6,792 in fines and fees and both received suspended 120-day jail sentences on Thursday under a settlement that satisfies the 13 ...; 9:59 a.m.

Community briefs for January 21, 2005: Clark County's Growth Task Force will hold a special open house 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday on the first floor of the County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.; 9:58 a.m.

News briefs for January 21, 2005: A man escaped his four-bedroom home in Rainbow Canyon near Mount Charleston late Thursday when an explosion and fire leveled the house shortly before 11 p.m.; 9:57 a.m.

Blood drives: Tuesday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Coldwell Banker Premier Realty, 8290 W. Sahara Ave.; 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., AVI Resort & Casino, 10000 Aha Macave Parkway, Laughlin.; 9:57 a.m.

Rural Nevada judges growing road-weary: CARSON CITY -- Have robe, will travel.; 9:54 a.m.

Company purchases land for slot parlor: Caesars bought the land Jan. 11 for $64.7 million. About 18 acres of the site are developable. The company doesn't yet have a slot license from the state and will be competing for one along ...; 9:53 a.m.

Conservation measures help prompt drought-alert reduction: Southern Nevada's water users have done such a good job saving water that harsher mandatory conservation measures are not now needed, officials said Thursday.; 9:53 a.m.

Nearby courses on the mend after flooding: Adam Candee; When the horn sounds on a golf course to signal an impending thunderstorm, golfers can scramble to take refuge in strategically placed shelters until safety returns.; 9:53 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: LV's biggest hockey fan has given up on season: The sides in the NHL labor dispute met two more (last?) times in Chicago and Toronto this week in an attempt to resolve their differences and perhaps salvage something of a mini-season. But by now, ...; 9:52 a.m.

Sports briefs for January 21, 2005: The Florida Marlins want $60 million in state money to build a new ballpark in Miami. The head of the state senate on Thursday called their requests blackmail.; 9:51 a.m.

Water contract passed over some objections: The board of Southern Nevada's regional water provider approved Thursday a $14 million contract to build a new water bypass near Lake Mead in response to the drought, but the approval came over the objections ...; 9:51 a.m.

Water briefs for January 21, 2005: The board of the Southern Nevada Water Authority approved, by a 6-0 vote, a proposal to begin labeling new homes that include significant water conservation measures as "Water Smart."; 9:51 a.m.

Michael Powell stepping down as head of FCC, officials say: Ted Bridis; WASHINGTON -- Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael K. Powell plans to step down from the job he's held for four years, two agency officials said today.; 9:50 a.m.

Letter: Better uses for inaugural money: If Bush had any sympathy for the soldiers, he would have had a simple swearing-in and he would have donated the $40 million toward purchasing body armor and other equipment for the troops.; 9:50 a.m.

Letter: Give surplus to voters, not just to car owners: Some politicians want to keep it and some want to spend it. Not everybody has a car so Gov. Kenny Guinn's plan to rebate vehicle registration fees has some problems.; 9:50 a.m.

Columnist Sal DeFilippo: All-state Super Bowl a foreign concept to Pennsylvanians: Sal DeFilippo; Conference championship failures are fairly common in Pennsylvania, but this year, there's twice the chance for heartache in the Keystone State.; 9:49 a.m.

Obituaries for January 21, 2005: Louis "Ray" Carter, 80, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was born Feb. 10, 1924, in Clayton, N.M. A resident for 38 years, he was a retired operating engineer and a ...; 9:49 a.m.

Supreme Court campaign funds reported: CARSON CITY -- Justice James Hardesty collected $644,319 in campaign contributions and spent $595,294 in winning his election to the Nevada Supreme Court.; 9:48 a.m.

Lavin makes graceful return to UCLA as broadcaster: The Great; 9:47 a.m.

'Must-win' season comes early for Rebels: Steve Guiremand; Mountain West Conference play is only two weeks old. Yet the members of the UNLV men's basketball team already find themselves uttering one of sports' most dreaded cliches heading into Saturday night's home game against ...; 9:43 a.m.

Editorial: Dress codes need study: Sixteen schools in the Clark County School District last fall had dress-code policies that were more strict than the district-wide policy. The issue sparked lengthy debate and even a court challenge. Following a judge's recommendation, ...; 9:42 a.m.

Editorial: Bush's vision of freedom: The words Bush used, by themselves, aren't that uncommon in an inaugural address. Indeed, Democratic Presidents Jimmy Carter and John F. Kennedy also spoke passionately about the need to promote freedom abroad. Kennedy went so ...; 9:41 a.m.

High-profile Arizona players to visit: Steve Guiremand; Two members of the first-team all-Arizona 5A football squad, and the son of a former Notre Dame star, are among six players who will take official recruiting trips to UNLV this weekend.; 9:31 a.m.

Derailed train had carried paint waste: Union Pacific has changed its explanation about the contents of railroad cars that were part of a train that derailed during the recent flooding in Southern Nevada.; 9:30 a.m.

Columnist Nick Christensen: Gaels get high marks on midseason report: Nick Christensen; It's all-star break time for the high schools, with basketball teams having about six games remaining, give or take a Vo-Tech. There have been more than a few surprises -- most of them on the ...; 9:30 a.m.

Serra dropped from Tabish team: By Matt Pordum; Only a week before Rick Tabish is scheduled for sentencing, he has severed ties with attorney J. Tony Serra and is expected to hire Bruce Cutler, a lawyer who won three cases for East Coast ...; 9:30 a.m.

Plans made for new traffic light: A traffic light sought by residents of a neighborhood in southwest Las Vegas could be installed and operating within the next two to three months, Clark County Public Works said Thursday.; 9:29 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Gaughan keeps Nextel Cup door open: Brendan Gaughan would neither confirm nor deny a published report that he is close to signing a deal that would have him running the 2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season in a second PPI Motorsports ...; 9:28 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's Santa Anita selections: 1st Race -- KLAMATHFALLSASLEEP -- Draws good middle post for sprint maiden/claimer, Douglas atop Spawr trainee, productive jockey-trainer team. CAPER'S TOWN -- Training at Hollypark, in outside post for Cal-bred sophomore tag dash, P. Val ...; 9:27 a.m.

Montandon says betting on the city has paid off: Beth Slovic; Before a crowd of more than 750 Thursday at the ninth annual North Las Vegas State of the City address, North Las Vegas Mayor Michael Montandon said he had been right about his city all ...; 9:26 a.m.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 12:30 p.m.; 9:26 a.m.

Fishing report: Bass actions slows: LAKE MEAD: Typical winter fishing has arrived at the lake with anglers having only limited success for striped bass and little or no success for largemouth bass. Rainbow trout are still being caught following weekly ...; 9:20 a.m.

Casino in Grand Forks mulled: "We're just trying to determine if this is a project that can be done," tribal Chairman Ken Davis said. "In doing public meetings, we hope to address any questions or concerns people have. It's important, ...; 9:14 a.m.

State, San Juan Pueblo agree on electronic bingo machines: Richardson, in his letter to San Juan Pueblo late last year, expressed disappointment he wasn't informed about the planned introduction of the Class II machines. He contended they could destabilize current tribal gambling compacts with ...; 9:12 a.m.

Seneca tribe considers building casino in Buffalo: The proposal is being pitched to state officials as a way to resolve a dispute over the location of the Senecas' planned Erie County casino. Buffalo Mayor Anthony Masiello and city businesspeople say the casino ...; 9:11 a.m.

Tentative contract agreement reached at Blue Chip casino: Henry Tamarin, president of Unite Here Local 1, said the agreement was reached late Wednesday. It was the fourth tentative agreement reached between the union and Indiana's Lake Michigan casinos. Tentative agreements were also reached ...; 9:10 a.m.

Atlantic City sets sig retail: John Curran; ATLANTIC CITY -- It used to be names such as Bally's, Trump and Caesars that drew the people here.; 9:10 a.m.

Bushes, Cheneys greet Nevadans at ball: Benjamin Grove and Suzanne Struglinski; SUN WASHINGTON BUREAU; 9:00 a.m.

Tent of high pressure keeps LV warm: Children wrapped their winter jackets around their waists and walked to school in short-sleeved shirts this week as Southern Nevada temperatures soared above normal for January.; 8:58 a.m.

Senator recuperates from surgery: CARSON CITY -- Sen. Maurice Washington, R-Sparks, has lost 30 pounds and is still recuperating at home from surgery for colon cancer.; 8:56 a.m.

Truancy court to receive more money: David Kihara; Family Court judges have approved spending about twice as much money as in previous years on a project aimed at stopping truancy of middle school students.; 8:56 a.m.

Mental health services blamed in teen shooting: Jen Lawson; Renee Steele said her 16-year-old son is troubled and prone to violent outbursts that sometimes left her bruised.; 8:55 a.m.

Police, security to beef up weekend patrols at casino: Jen Lawson; North Las Vegas Police will be on hand at Texas Station this weekend to provide extra security in light of a shooting there last Friday.; 8:54 a.m.

Report on avalanche awaited: Molly Ball; Investigators of the deadly avalanche at Lee Canyon finished their work at Mount Charleston Tuesday, a week after they began it, and went home, U.S. Forest Service Spring Mountains District Ranger Tim Short said on ...; 8:53 a.m.

Mental health commission anxious for Guinn budget: David Kihara; The Commission on Mental Health and Developmental Services is anxiously awaiting Gov. Kenny Guinn's Monday unveiling of his budget.; 8:53 a.m.

Tribute planned for Neal, 32-year veteran of Legislature: Kirsten Searer; The Black Elected Officials of Southern Nevada will hold a dinner tonight to honor former Sen. Joe Neal, D-North Las Vegas, for his 32 years in the Legislature.; 8:52 a.m.

Las Vegas welcomes 'Doggfather' of hip-hop: Spencer Patterson; Bill Belichick and Bill Cowher will be in Pittsburgh this weekend, but the world's most famous football coach might actually be the one headed for Nevada.; 8:48 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Tranz steps up to Sahara: After five years of preparation at a tiny showroom on the Strip, his dreams are finally being realized -- he has a TV series ("Extreme Truth" on the Playboy Channel) and a room that will ...; 8:47 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: 'Duty' called Connolly back into service: Lisa Ferguson; A retired Marine Corps officer, Connolly -- who plays Palace Station's Laugh Trax through Saturday -- was in Kuwait during the early 1990s, serving in Operation Desert Storm. More than a decade had passed when ...; 8:45 a.m.

Luther College Nordic Choir makes Las Vegas appearance: The choir from Decorah, Iowa, is an award-winning group that tours nationally and internationally. The West Coast tour is one of the last for the conductor Weston Noble, who has conducted the Nordic choir for ...; 8:44 a.m.

Shins show legs in '01 debut effort: Spencer Patterson; Everyone I know who saw last year's "Garden State" raved most about the film's music.; 8:43 a.m.

Extreme Makeover: Silverton far more attractive after $150 million renovation: Jerry Fink; It took 10 years and a ton of money, but the once-humble Silverton is finally gaining some respect.; 8:42 a.m.

Nothing forbidden about Westin's satirical production: "Forbidden Vegas" is a wonderfully funny satire that deserves to succeed in the Ego Capital of the World.; 8:40 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: For vacations, iPod is music to our ears: Spencer Patterson; Not that I have a tough time picking out clothes or remembering to bring a toothbrush or anything like that. The trouble has always come when it's time to gather my music.; 8:36 a.m.

On Display for January 21, 2005: The Dust Gallery, 1221 S. Main St., will show "NY Loves LV," featuring the work of 14 artists, until Feb. 23. Admission is free. 880-3878.; 8:34 a.m.

Performing Arts for January 21, 2005: Musical outreach; 8:33 a.m.

Walk of Stars on Strip to add Liberace, Marino: The second two recipients of stars will be "Mr. Showmanship" Liberace and female impersonator Frank Marino.; 8:30 a.m.

Lutefisk dinner planned by Sons of Norway: The local chapter formed in 1992 and has roughly 150 members. The dinner is its largest fundraiser.; 8:28 a.m.

Datebook for January 21, 2005: The North Las Vegas Library, 2300 Civic Center Drive, offers a family storytime at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free. 633-1070.; 8:28 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Epicurean Club continues charitable ways: During the evening's events Mr. Barr was elated to learn that Harrah's, Station Casinos, MGM Mirage and Mandalay Bay had each pledged $10,000 per year for four years to the fund.; 8:27 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Hookah offers customers Serenity at new lounge: But then a lot of things were popular in Berkeley in the '60s that have fallen into disfavor in the 21st century.; 8:25 a.m.

Chef to the stars: David Kihara; WEEKEND EDITION; 6:05 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: Guinn's speech to state should address surplus: WEEKEND EDITION; 6:05 a.m.

Schools working to distinguish misbehaving from criminal acts: Molly Ball; WEEKEND EDITION; 5:58 a.m.

The authority on tourism: By Steve Kanigher; WEEKEND EDITION; 5:57 a.m.

Variety of programs help keep seniors' interest engaged as they age: WEEKEND EDITION; 5:54 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Bush forging history: WEEKEND EDITION; 5:47 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Terrorism threat leads to tense times in LV: WEEKEND EDITION; 5:44 a.m.

Editorial: Critics as 'communists': January 22 - 23, 2005; 5:44 a.m.

Letter: Don't forget it's taxpayers' money: January 22 - 23, 2005; 5:43 a.m.

Letter: Ensure all good students receive help for college: January 22 - 23, 2005; 5:42 a.m.

Editorial: Tarkanian for City Council: January 22 - 23, 2005; 5:39 a.m.

Bidding Adieu: WEEKEND EDITION; 5:17 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Homeless can't be swept away: WEEKEND EDITION; 5:16 a.m.

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