Las Vegas Sun

December 1, 2008

Stories published October 11, 2008

Red Rock Canyon, Resort stops on water conservation tour
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
About a dozen people rode the rented bus to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on Friday. Like many tourists, they had been to Las Vegas many times before but had never seen the unique geologic features of the canyon, nor the plants and animals of the Mojave Desert.
Disabled community benefits from Tony Orlando charity concert
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
For entertainer Tony Orlando, his connection to Opportunity Village, a charity for people with disabilities, is personal.
Thousands welcome fall season at Summerlin festival
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
The air was crisp and cool at The Gardens Park on Saturday as more than 3,000 Summerlin residents attended the second annual Summerlin Pumpkin Festival, an event designed to celebrate the arrival of the fall season.
Gaels celebrate homecoming in style
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Tuesday was Spots and Stripes Day at Bishop Gorman High School and senior Paulo Musni knew exactly how to celebrate the occasion ⎯ he showed up in a colorful red, white and blue suit complete with a “Cat in the Hat” hat.
Palo Verde's homecoming week brings out "Panther Pride"
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Palo Verde High School’s homecoming week kicked off with a bang Monday with Wacky Hair Day, and when Palo Verde student body president Taylor Bryan arrived on campus that morning, she was blown away by the enthusiasm two of her fellow students.
Fire at apartment complex displaces 21
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
A three-alarm fire this morning at an apartment complex west of the downtown area displaced 21 people and caused $250,000 in damage, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue said.
J-Lo and Marc Anthony 'Believe'
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
To celebrate his 40th birthday, actress-singer Jennifer Lopez took superstar singer husband Marc Anthony to see the new Criss Angel Cirque du Soleil magic spectacular Believe at the Luxor last night. Then Criss took them to celebrate with Cristal champagne at the neighboring LAX nightclub, also in the Luxor. The superstars relaxed at a VIP main stage table and posed for this one photograph.
Pedestrian critically injured in collision with vehicle
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
A pedestrian was critically injured in the eastern valley this morning after he stepped into the path of a vehicle, Metro Police said.
Fall A+E Guide:Theatre
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
This fall there’s no shortage of shows on the serious side. It’s theater’s yin to the shiny happy plastic sexy yang of ultralounges, clubs and casino bars. Every time the Forty Deuce video plays on Mandalay Bay’s freeway LED sign, or the ladies swoon over bartenders on the Kahunaville video, a theater artist writhes in angst, determined to make a statement and get to real emotional truth. Nevada Conservatory Theatre gives us a double dose of grief this fall with productions of Shakespeare’s King Lear (September 19-28)—elderly king gives kingdom to witchy daughters, realizes his mistake too late, goes mad in the rain, writes song about never being able to find the recipe again, dies—and Conor McPherson’s Shining City (October 3-12), about a Dubliner trying to cope with his wife’s recent death.
Blustery cool day ahead, with chance of showers
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
On your way out today, grab a sweater or a coat. And maybe even an umbrella.
Roundup of other Las Vegas area prep games
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Results from other games Friday night across the Las Vegas area.
Green Valley girls' tennis snags regional championship
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Daron Willer missed Green Valley High's homecoming parade to play in the Sunrise Regional tennis finals Friday night, but her team's win against Silverado made it worthwhile.
A downward spiral
Failed Bush policy has made a mess of Afghanistan for the next president to clean up
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
After the 9/11 attacks, there was strong bipartisan support in the United States to fight al-Qaida and its Taliban allies in Afghanistan.
Protecting the public
Foreign-made buses entering from Mexico should meet safety performance standards
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Federal regulations require foreign-made buses to meet American safety performance standards.
Predicting future health
FDA should expand regulation of genetic testing to protect consumers
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Advances in genetic research have caused our health care system to be flooded with tests that are designed to let patients know whether they are predisposed to particular diseases.
Iraq has been biggest drain on our economy
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
The truth of why the U.S. economy has tanked:
See through the lies spread by the GOP
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Sen. John McCain and Sarah Palin, “Have you no shame?”
Iraq effort lacked civil affairs focus
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Remember the movie “Bell for Adano”?
Vegas is perfect spot for film’s premiere
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
You could have knocked me over with a feather.
Kings' Theus making return trip to UNLV
Former Rebels standout gives credit to his father for lessons learned
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Reggie Theus learned all he needed to know about work ethic from his late father, Felix, who ran a custodial business in South-Central Los Angeles.
Go back to sleep, Governor
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
You have to love Rip Van Gibbons.
Bonanza boys topple Palo Verde's tennis dynasty
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Bonanza had been waiting two years to knock Palo Verde of its mantle as the top boys' tennis program in the state.
Aging Boulder City Hospital dares to dream of progress during downturn
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Tom Maher wanders around the 67-bed Boulder City Hospital, some of its tile floors unchanged since 1973.
Titus backs renewables; Porter says, ‘drill, baby’
With few exceptions, positions on energy reflect party lines
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Following their party platforms, 3rd Congressional District opponents Jon Porter and Dina Titus largely disagree on what course the nation should take toward energy independence, with Porter embracing coal and nuclear power and Titus emphasizing development of renewable energy.
The Elevator: Up and down the Vegas sports scene
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Who’s headed toward the penthouse on the local sports scene — and who’s getting the shaft.
Clean tech seen as safe bet
Financial market turmoil, public support boost investment in sector
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Buffeted by worldwide economic turmoil, some investors are pumping cash into renewable energy companies with ties to Nevada, saying the bipartisan political support being heaped on the industry all but makes it a safe harbor for investments.
‘Girls Gone Wild’ mogul posts bail, walks free
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
“Girls Gone Wild” producer Joe Francis got a taste of the Clark County Detention Center this week without having to spend any time behind bars.
New bike color, same results for Stewart
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

The color on James Stewart’s new motorcycle Friday night wasn’t the patented “Kawasaki green” Supercross fans have come to know the legendary rider by, but the reward at the end of the night was still a familiar hue.



Victory Bell finds home again at Foothill
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Bells will be ringing again at Foothill in 2009. After losing the Victory Bell to Silverado in 2007 — the first time since the bell became part of the rivalry in 2001 — the Foothill football team brought it home with a 21-17 win over the Skyhawks Friday night.
Kindred seasons: NASCAR's Busch siblings
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
When he was in junior high school, Kurt Busch, who has become the forgotten of the two NASCAR racing Busch siblings from Las Vegas, used to race home to watch the Chicago Cubs play baseball.
War of words comes down to tonight's title bout
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
The 39-year-old Antonio Tarver, who was the first fighter to knock out Roy Jones Jr. (“Superman”), hasn’t been bashful about bashing his opponent for tonight’s title fight at the Palms, former World Boxing Council champ “Bad” Chad Dawson.
Split up district? They disagree
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
The crowd of cars in the parking lot of Bob Miller Middle School the night of a political forum last week suggested the event would be well attended.
Cheyenne relies on run game to rout Legacy
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Friday was supposed to be Legacy’s coming out party in the bruising Sunset Northwestern conference, but the Desert Shields decided to crash the party with a 26-0 blowout of the Longhorns.
Arbor View hands Centennial fifth loss
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Not even fierce winds could reverse the direction the Centennial football team’s season is headed.
Hoover Dam a highlight at water conservation conference
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
When all of the exhibits were torn down Friday after the first-ever WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Expo, some attendees got to tour one of the country's greatest feats in water technology: the Hoover Dam.
Gorman scores homecoming win over Sierra Vista
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Bishop Gorman Gaels senior quarterback Joe Huber rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more to lead Bishop Gorman to a 41-26 homecoming win against Sierra Vista Friday night.
Gators get shutout win on homecoming night
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Green Valley High football coach Matt Gerber cut right to the point late Friday night when he addressed his team after its 17-0 homecoming victory over Liberty.
Bonanza secures playoff spot with Durango win
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
For Bonanza High's football team, matching a team record of five consecutive victories with a 34-6 win over Durango on Friday was nice.
Basic hangs close as Wildcats get 28-21 win
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Las Vegas Wildcats sophomore Jason Faubion saw the play develop from his linebacker position. Five seconds later, he was standing in the end zone with his first varsity touchdown.
Del Sol's Eamon gets 99 yards on former team
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008
Del Sol senior Derek Eamon rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown Friday night as the Dragons extended their win streak to four with a 12-9 victory over Coronado. For Eamon, the score was extra special, as it came against his old team on his old field. Eamon transferred to Del Sol from Coronado prior to the start of the season.

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