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Print edition for June 17, 2005

Columnist Jeff German: Labor movement reaching crossroads
WEEKEND EDITION
Search daunting for trip reports
WEEKEND EDITION
237 graduate from Community College High School
At a graduation ceremony Thursday, 237 Community College High School graduates celebrated the program's 10th annual commencement, accepting two different degrees.
Letter: Big firms lacking accountability, responsibility
Is it just me, or does it occur to others, that if your company is big enough, you can stop fretting about going bust, which is what the normal small businessman has nightmares over? It seems all you have to do is file bankruptcy, cry poverty, dump your obligations on the dumb taxpayer (with the help of your political representatives), then light up that big cigar, sit back, and, I almost forgot, pick up that big bonus for saving the company all that money.
On Display for June 17, 2005
The Gallery at Liberty Pointe will host "Red Hot Rock," an exhibition of watercolors by award-winning artist Judith Dettre, from Monday to July 29 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. 267-4035.
Performing Arts for June 17, 2005
Nevada Chamber
Columnist Jerry Fink: Show paints Vegas as a 'Tapestry'
For the Nevada Youth Alliance, it is becoming a way of changing lives.
Enjoy the trappings of Modest Mouse
Spencer Patterson
The way the music press fawned over Modest Mouse last year, you'd have thought the Washington state-based outfit was a brand-new band, fresh-faced and wide-eyed.
Old Las Vegas alive and well in solid 'Viva!'
Producer Dick Feeney came up with a winning formula that has worked well for 14 years, first at the now-defunct Sands (where it opened in April 1991) and since 1996 at the Stratosphere's Theater of the Stars.
Boulder Basin, Overton Arm yield stripers
Boaters fishing in deep water off Boulder Beach have had fair success by fishing with anchovies and chumming with corn and anchovies. Anglers are not permitted to fish from shore at Boulder Beach.
Letter: Military draft will soon be needed for future wars
June 18-19, 2005
Columnist Jon Ralston: Possibilities shine at the Sun
WEEKEND EDITION
'Crazy' Like a Fox: Mastermind of Riviera production shows boasts a storied past
But you probably are familiar with two long-running shows he produces at the Riviera: "Crazy Girls" (18 years) and "An Evening at La Cage" (20 years).
Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: A Father's Day gift
WEEKEND EDITION
Emerald Casino rejects proposed shareholders with alleged mob ties
Maura Kelly Lannan
AURORA, Ill. -- The bankrupt Emerald Casino announced Thursday it has rejected two proposed shareholders who have alleged mob ties, a main owner wants to withdraw and a member of its board of directors has resigned.
Editorial: Iraq: Shades of Vietnam
June 18-19, 2005
Letter: President's fine record stands up to the facts
The Bush tax cuts did not help "the rich at the expense of the poor," as Carman wrote. Everyone who paid federal income tax got a tax cut in proportion to the tax paid. If the socialist concept of a progressive income tax is acceptable to Paul on the up side, why is it not acceptable on the down side? The more tax paid, the larger the tax cut!
Editorial: Speeders put lives at risk
This is the conclusion of a new federal study, which examined speeding-related statistics in the 50 states. The study, which covered the years 1983 to 2002, concluded that Nevada is the 10th-worst state in regard to the number of motorists dying in speeding-related accidents. In 2002, for example, 381 people in Nevada were killed in traffic accidents, and 148 of those people, or 39 percent, died as the result of a speeding driver.
Columnist Jerry Fink: Holcombe laid to rest in fitting style
Come to think of it, everyone might have lost a friend.
Ralph Siraco's Hollywood Park selections
1st Race -- OUR SOUTHERN PEARL -- Baze aboard Yakteen trainee, needs prompt start and clean trip from inner post at short sprint distance, Pearl is winning gem? CE FITZROVIA -- Draws good post for tag dash opener, Figueroa atop owner Williams trainee, fits this bottom-level group. Value Play -- AWARD WINNING
Final vote nears on racino
"If it does" surpass the two-thirds majority, "I'll sign it," the governor said.
Editorial: Political disconnect
One would have thought, then, that Congress would have shown more sense than it did on Wednesday as it demonstrated again that it was tone deaf to the needs of the American people. The Republican-led House, mostly along party lines, rejected legislation that would have prevented the federal prosecution of people who use marijuana for medical reasons in 10 states, including Nevada, where it is legal. Many people who suffer from severe pain can only find relief through marijuana, but a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision said that the federal government can now prosecute those who use medical marijuana, noting ...
Dolphins undecided on starting quarterback
The Miami Dolphins will go into next month's training camp without a clear front-runner in the team's latest quarterback battle.
Governor reaches casino deals with two tribes
The 4,000-member Yurok tribe in Del Norte County can build a casino with 350 slot machines and must share up to 25 percent of its winnings with the state. The amount will increase as overall winnings grow.
Columnist Spencer Patterson: 'Vegoose' festival seems close to taking flight
Spencer Patterson
The three-day event would run from Friday, Oct. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 30, and take place at Sam Boyd Stadium and the adjacent Star Nursery Fields to the north.
Free Fishing Day
Nick Christensen
URSINE -- The parking lot at the Eagle Valley Resort was still muddy and mostly empty Saturday afternoon, and inside, owner John Crosthwait's only customer was a young man looking for a restroom.
Nevada lawmakers take their trips elsewhere
WEEKEND EDITION
Festival makes a Cage match
Kirk Baird
A name can make all the difference -- especially in Hollywood.
Datebook for June 17, 2005
Las Vegas presents a "Centennial Family Fun Day" from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington Ave. Admission is free. 229-5096.
Experts say recycling won't eliminate need for repository
Suzanne Struglinski
WASHINGTON -- Opponents of Yucca Mountain should not pin their hopes on nuclear waste recycling being an alternative to the dump, judging from experts' testimony to a congressional subcommittee Thursday.
Vegas Vacations
Benjamin Grove
WEEKEND EDITION
Letter: Dancing is far in new judge's past
Her past, temporary work as a dancer and bartender was necessitated by financial need to complete her education and should not be continuously thrown back in her face.
Anti-tax reputation could be right Angle for candidate
Kirsten Searer
Republican Sharron Angle is already painting herself as the most conservative candidate in a sure-to-be-heated Republican primary for Congress.
Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Brogan shares funny friendship with Leno
Lisa Ferguson
From Monica Lewinsky and O.J. Simpson to hanging chads and cloned sheep, the comedian -- who headlines The Improv at Harrah's Tuesday through June 26 -- worked from 1992 through 2001 alongside his longtime pal Jay Leno, selecting the jokes that composed "The Tonight Show" host's nightly monologues.
51s up for sale
Nick Christensen
Cashman Field 7: 05 p.m. today, Saturday, Monday; 12: 05 p.m. Sunday Radio: all games on 1460-AM (870-AM in Spanish)
Wind makes final round interesting
Nick Christensen
With an 8-under 134 coming into Thursday's final round of the Las Vegas Founders Junior Golf Tournament, Ryan Thomas looked ready to cruise to a win in his first American Junior Golf Association open event.
51s' losing streak reaches record length
Charles Thomas went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer as the Sacramento River Cats handed the Las Vegas 51s their 11th consecutive loss, 6-3, on Thursday night.
Camp would help latch-key kid
June 18-19, 2005
Police: Activist had pot worth $750,000
Eric Leake
Metro Police reported Thursday that they seized marijuana that would have a street value of $750,000 in connection with the arrest of a medical marijuana activist Wednesday evening.
Court rules against Vegas company
CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court has stopped a Las Vegas company from proceeding in its suit against the operator of a racetrack in Boise, Idaho in a contract dispute.
Officials support homelessness plan
By Timothy Pratt
Elected officials from around the Las Vegas Valley appeared to support the outline of a regional plan to reduce homelessness that was presented in a meeting Thursday by Clark County Manager Thom Reilly.
Magazine touts company's diversity efforts
The list will be published in the magazine's June 28 edition. The magazine surveyed 1,000 of the nation's largest publicly traded companies and 50 top international companies with major U.S. operations to determine the top 30. The list doesn't rank the companies, but does rate them on corporate procurement or supplier diversity, corporate governance, total work force diversity and minority representation in senior management.
Wilson Avenue homeless linger as sweep day arrives
By Timothy Pratt
Jay Lilly, a 56-year-old woman who has been camped on a sidewalk at Wilson Avenue downtown for 14 months, said Thursday she was just waiting for a property deed to be located, and that would enable her to get off the street.
Western grad soars with eagles
Jeff Donaldson
A Western High School graduate will become the first female fighter pilot ever to fly with the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team when the 2006 air show season kicks off next year, Air Force officials announced Thursday.
Guardsman becomes third Nevadan killed this week
Benjamin Grove and Eric Leake
Silverado High School graduate Anthony Cometa, was killed in Iraq on Thursday, one day after his 21st birthday, his mother, Nancy Fontana, said today from Rochester, N.Y., where she was awaiting the arrival of her son's father, Henderson resident Joe Cometa.
Obituaries for June 17, 2005
Agnes Baccellieri, 84, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in Las Vegas. She was born April 1, 1921, in the Bronx, N.Y. A resident for 25 years, she was retired and a homemaker.
Pre-flight plans
Jacques Billeaud
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Eleven days after taking over as chief executive of America West Airlines in September 2001, Doug Parker had to abruptly shift his focus from improving the carrier's poor reputation among customers to fighting for its survival.
Comedian Phil Ford, part of Ford & Hines, dies
In the early morning hours of June 17, 1960, as the fabled El Rancho Vegas on the Strip burned to the ground, comedian Phil Ford found himself in the unlikely role of a hero.
Passenger count approaches March record
May's count of arriving and departing passengers fell slightly short of the total for March, the airport's busiest month for passengers on record, the Clark County Department of Aviation reported.
Former LVCVA chief exec forms consulting firm
Manny Cortez ran the agency for 13 years and presided over a period of explosive tourism growth for Las Vegas. He guided the city thorough its slump after Sept. 11 as well as its resurgence with the help of the LVCVA's popular "what happens here, stays here" advertising campaign.
Senate panel approves $577 million for Yucca
Suzanne Struglinski
WASHINGTON -- The Senate Appropriations Committee approved more than $330 million in Nevada projects along with the Yucca Mountain budget Thursday.
Former LV casino executive to run Gulf Coast resort
By Liz Benston
The former head of casino operations for Paris and Bally's casinos in Las Vegas has left to lead a resort under development along the Gulf Coast.
Tribe files for arbitration in gaming dispute with state
The two sides have been in talks since the state Supreme Court ruled last year Gov. Jim Doyle exceeded his authority in signing a compact with a different tribe that featured similar provisions to a deal the Ho-Chunk signed in 2003.
Senator to push bill to restrict Indian casinos
Vitter, R-La., said his bill will mirror legislation filed last month by U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., which would tighten the conditions under which a tribe can get involved in casino gambling. The bill would require approval from local governments, the state legislature and the governor.
Slot-distribution rules still unsettled
Marc Levy
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Gambling regulators approved rules for licensing manufacturers of slot machines Thursday but were unable to reach a compromise on how the state should regulate distributors.
Decision yet to be made on delivery of rebate checks
CARSON CITY -- More than a dozen private companies have expressed interest in processing the nearly two million checks it will take to rebate $300 million to registered car owners.
State Supreme Court rejects two appeals
CARSON CITY -- Rulings by the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday included decisions on two Las Vegas murder cases and a case about mineral rights and land surface rights.
Weather service issues wind warning
The red flag warning means that sustained winds will blow between 20-30 mph, further drying out browned brush and grasses produced after the winter rains, Weather Service meteorologist Larry Jensen said.
Las Vegan loses appeal in slaying
CARSON CITY -- A Las Vegas man convicted of fatally stabbing another man 128 times and then carving a large swastika into his back has lost his appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court.
After 37 years, Mazzanti matches father's accomplishment
Tim Mullin
In 1968, 16-year-old Vince Mazzanti Jr. watched his father, Vince Mazzanti Sr., bowl his way to the 1968 ABC Tournament All-Event title; ever since that day, Mazzanti Jr. has been dreaming about winning his own senior's championship.
Columnist Jeff German: Back-room dealing over kickbacks
But the mystery over how AB505 went from a good bill to a bad bill in the hectic final days of the Legislature hasn't died with it.
Jury rules against Ivanpah contractor
Stephen Curran
The Clark County Aviation Department does not owe the contractor who performed a study on a proposed airport in the Ivanpah Valley any more money for his work, a jury ruled Wednesday.
Oceans of trouble
Adam Candee
PINEHURST, N.C. -- Olin Browne, Rocco Mediate and Brandt Jobe are chum. That's not a typo: chum, not chums.
Galardi's girlfriend testifies
SAN DIEGO -- Defense attorneys finished hammering at the former kingpin of a strip club empire Thursday, then turned their sights -- briefly -- upon his girlfriend.
Moore struggles through up and down first round
Adam Candee
PINEHURST, N.C. -- Ryan Moore's candid nature makes him a sort of self-reflective Santa Claus: he knows when he's been good and knows when he's been bad.
News briefs for June 17, 2005
By Sun Staff
About 200 people were evacuated from the Gold Spike in downtown Las Vegas this morning after a large power transformer caught fire, fire officials said.
Court upholds 11 convictions against Guerrero
CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld 11 convictions of Pablo R. Guerrero for his part in a robbery, the kidnapping of his estranged wife and the attempted murder of his sister-in-law in Las Vegas in 2001.
Kindred seeing surprising results for first year
Michelle Swafford
Kindred Healthcare of Las Vegas is ramping up quicker than company executives expected.
Proposal could aid renewable power production
Kevin Rademacher
A new amendment to a long-stalled federal energy bill could bolster Nevada's efforts to increase the use of renewable energy.
Sports briefs for June 17, 2005
Another UNR football game will be televised to a national audience this season.
Dream Weaver
WEEKEND EDITION
Columnist Susan Snyder: Party has sweat smell of success
WEEKEND EDITION
Shipping costs stall delivery of donations, letters for soldiers
Annie Flanzraich
WEEKEND EDITION
A call to recycle
Annie Flanzraich
WEEKEND EDITION

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