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Archive for May 26, 1999

School district could face OSHA fines
King said the district makes exposure determinations at each specific school site when job functions change. The state wants them to revise their plan and make annual checks at the start of each school year ...
12:13 p.m.
Police say they are closer to arrest in two-year-old murder
And District Attorney Gary Woodbury agrees that witnesses who have come forward as recently as this week are helping to resolve the killings of Gerald Spaeth, 35, and 24-year-old Elza Wire.
12:12 p.m.
Woman arrested in connection with fire
The earlier arrests include the girlfriend of the man whose home was destroyed in the fire early Saturday morning. Nobody was home at the time.
12:10 p.m.
Man fails to unseat district attorney and sheriff
Weddell filed the first petition for the officials' removal, along with the removal of seven sheriff's deputies and a deputy district attorney, in March 1998 and Fondi dismissed the petition without a hearing.
12:10 p.m.
Hotel to re-open
When the Virginian went dark in July 1997, it became one of six downtown Reno casinos to close between March 1995 and last November.
12:08 p.m.
Report: No secrets leaked from Test Site
The 700-page report prepared by Rep. Christopher Cox, R-Calif., examined how the People's Republic of China stole information from U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories at Los Alamos, N.M., and Livermore, Calif.
12:08 p.m.
Ribs make the perfect food for a great grilled meal
Stop the debate. A new cookbook by Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison, "The Great Ribs Book" (Ten Speed Press, $14.95), supplies everything you ever wanted to know about this juicy subject.
12:07 p.m.
Legislative news briefs
Gov. Kenny Guinn issued his second veto of the legislative session Tuesday to a bill that would change the way fees for waterlines are charged in North Las Vegas.
12:07 p.m.
Old style license plates can stay
The bill establishing a process for Nevadans to get the old style of plates, featuring white numbers and letters on a blue background, that were issued before 1982.
12:03 p.m.
Veterans get own separate agency again
SB263 creates an office of veterans' services as a cabinet level position reporting directly to the governor.
12:02 p.m.
Legislative commission members named
The commission manages interim studies as well as dealing with policy issues and problems that arise after lawmakers go home.
12:02 p.m.
Senate Finance OKs Tahoe bonds
Instead of approving the plan then, Finance Chairman Bill Raggio, R-Reno, complained the Legislature was left out of the process, and said he wanted proof the other entities involved will provide the money they committed.
12:02 p.m.
Lawmakers OK long-term budget planning office
The measure, already approved by the Assembly, was sent Tuesday to the governor for his signature.
12:01 p.m.
Nevada's unemployment rate edges back over 4 percent
In California, the April unemployment rate was 5.6 percent.
12:01 p.m.
Pooches and owners learn rewards of good behavior
Sandra Chereb
He's not alone in his confusion. The barking and whining crescendos with each new arrival; uneasy owners clutch tightly to their dogs' leads as the canine cacophony grows.
12:00 p.m.
Ban on future pier construction considered
The TRPA board had planned to consider a ban of all future pier construction in the area Wednesday. Its advisory board endorsed the pier prohibition earlier this month.
11:59 a.m.
Agency has another year to study wild horses
Of the $75,000, $13,500 is to pay for expenses and salaries of members of the state's commission for the preservation of wild horses, while $61,500 is to cover a staff biologist to help the commission.
11:59 a.m.
Lawmakers object to plan cutting back their bill drafts
That would mean significant cuts in the number of bills state agencies can request each session.
11:59 a.m.
Senate approves bill to overhaul gambling
"I'll probably sign it, but I want to look at it and make sure everything's OK," Ryan said Tuesday.
11:59 a.m.
Station Casinos information
"The increased risk associated with development and new property openings has passed, and Station is now focused on improving profitability and increasing market share," S&P said.
11:58 a.m.
Correction: Error in the letters to the editor
The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.
11:50 a.m.
Obituaries for May 26, 1999
She is survived by one daughter, Rochelle Antin of Las Vegas; one sister, Ethel Zarko, and one brother, Perry Frumkin both of Seattle.
11:49 a.m.
Local news briefs
U.S. District Judge Philip Pro on Tuesday refused to free two reputed mob soldiers Tuesday following their convictions Friday of conspiring to extort Chicago underworld figure Herbie Blitzstein before his murder.
11:46 a.m.
Whistle-blower claims ethics panel is after her
Adrienne Packer
Executive secretary Lee-Ann Keever says the board is targeting her because of a lengthy whistle-blowing letter she sent Gov. Kenny Guinn in February questioning the legality of certain commission actions.
11:42 a.m.
Next debate
Next debate
11:40 a.m.
Fight to the finish
Erin Neff
"The only poll that we really need to concentrate on is June 8 and that is when citizens go to the poll and make their selection as to who's going to represent a more positive ...
11:39 a.m.
Suspect in entertainer Rios' killing ruled competent for trial
John Flowers, also known as Craig Jacobson, had been declared incompetent at two earlier proceedings, one in February 1998 and one last October.
11:38 a.m.
Metro adding officers to Traffic Bureau
Metro spokesman Lt. Rick Alba said the six new officers will graduate from the department's motor school Friday and on June 1 will join the bureau's 79 traffic officers, increasing the number to 85.
11:37 a.m.
Differences over Iverson bill remain
Assemblywoman Kathy McClain, D-Las Vegas, said Tuesday the Assembly committee, which she headed, "agreed to disagree" with a like Senate committee.
11:35 a.m.
Jury holds fate of suspect in tavern murder, robbery
Garner is accused of driving the getaway car in the May 5, 1998, slaying of bartender Shelly Lokken, who was working the graveyard shift at Doc Holliday's Tavern at 8450 Westcliff Drive.
11:33 a.m.
Health district mulls a push toward insuring more kids
Art Nadler
The Great Basin Primary Care Association, a Carson City-based nonprofit agency serving indigent and underserved populations, received an $855,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation earlier this month. The money is to be used ...
11:31 a.m.
Mortgage regulation expected to pass
Scott Reeder
"This is without a doubt the most important piece of consumer-protection legislation to be considered during this session," Assemblyman David Goldwater, D-Las Vegas, said. "Right now, I'm cautiously optimistic that it will be approved by ...
11:30 a.m.
Demographer's contract won't be renewed
State Taxation Director David Pursell said Tuesday Judson's contract expires at the end of June and he wants to open up the process to allow others to seek the job. The taxation department supplies $151,000 ...
11:29 a.m.
Former cop accepts plea bargain in sex case
Arthur Lee Sewall's trial had been scheduled for next Tuesday on two counts of first-degree kidnapping, three counts of sexual assault and three counts of oppression under the color of office.
11:28 a.m.
Celebrity lawyer may join defense
Bill Terry, who represents Binion's girlfriend, Sandy Murphy, in the homicide investigation, said Tuesday that Dershowitz has been retained.
11:27 a.m.
Federal funds to aid Las Vegas cleanup
The area is bounded by Sahara, Eastern and Owens avenues and Martin Luther King Boulevard.
11:27 a.m.
Trial begins in medical lawsuit
The trial of Cleveland's civil lawsuit against Dr. Albert Capanna, former chief of neurosurgery at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and later its chief of staff, and internist Dr. William Gramlich began Tuesday in District ...
11:26 a.m.
Boulder City: Hearings set on redevelopment plan
Jace Radke
If the redevelopment plan is adopted at the June 8 council meeting, Boulder City will join Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and other Nevada cities in organizing redevelopment areas.
11:22 a.m.
Graduation schedule
Graduation schedule
11:22 a.m.
Seniors bid farewell with class
Benjamin Grove
One of Clark County's graduating seniors is already on her way to a job inside Department of Defense war rooms.
11:20 a.m.
Resort sues smut peddlers
The resort is seeking unspecified damages, as well as a court order that would ban the distributors from the sidewalk.
11:19 a.m.
USA Today ranks Durango 22nd
The Trailblazers capped a 35-4 season with Saturday's 2-0 win over Reno in the 1999 4A state title game. Despite those accomplishments, Durango dropped from No. 15 to No. 21 in Baseball America's national poll ...
11:09 a.m.
Rebels tennis team draws tough opponents
Asaf Tishler, ranked 33rd in the nation but first in the region, will be matched in singles play against the top seed of the 64-main field in today's first round. Tishler will play on center ...
11:07 a.m.
Casinos say gambling, smoking go hand-in-hand
John Wilen
But the study does not seem to have changed the consensus industry view that an outright ban on smoking would hurt Nevada's gaming and resort industry.
11:07 a.m.
Tenant announcements scarce at retail show
John Wilen
Aside from Nordstrom's announcement that it will anchor a mall between the Mandalay Bay and Luxor hotel-casinos, few of the area's retail outlets are using this week's International Council of Shopping Centers trade show to ...
11:06 a.m.
Contractor's license revoked
A message at Dream Pools' Las Vegas number acknowledged that the company had been shut down by commission order, but offered no comment on the matter. Both companies are owned by Paul Krowicki. Krowicki couldn't ...
11:06 a.m.
State sues resort over alleged firing
The division claims that discharge was in violation of state law.
11:05 a.m.
Mego to operate small hotel, sell timeshares
This is Preferred Equities' first management contract and gives Preferred Equities' 61,000 customers another destination from which to use. Hotel Maison customers likewise can choose from Preferred's eight other Ramada Vacation Suites destinations.
11:05 a.m.
Virginian to reopen
The neighboring Cal-Neva is leasing it and plans to lease the Riverboat Hotel and Casino across the street as well, giving it another 296 hotel rooms.
11:04 a.m.
Public hearing set on natural gas merger
Southwest has 400,000 customers in Nevada.
11:03 a.m.
Community news briefs
To make reservations or for information call 363-1921. Some coming programs:
11:01 a.m.
Stupak looks at Moulin Rouge makeover
Gary Thompson
Stupak said he and Moulin Rouge owner Bart Maybie have "met and talked a couple of times" about a $20 million plan to restore the property to its original condition.
10:57 a.m.
Station shareholders, prospects upbeat
Gary Thompson
The locale was the same, but Station Casinos Inc. shareholders were a lot more upbeat Monday than they were at their last annual meeting at Sunset Station.
10:55 a.m.
Editorial: Wanting to hang up on new technology
The agency contends that once the phone system's bugs are worked out, it actually will be more convenient, ending the employment office's long lines. Let's hope other bureaucracies learn an important lesson from this snafu: ...
10:55 a.m.
Chicago to get casino
Christopher Wills
It would be a major change in Illinois gambling, the biggest since riverboat casinos were legalized. And the legislation to make it possible is on Gov. George Ryan's desk.
10:54 a.m.
Lawmakers kill sweeping plan to roll back, cap property taxes
The measure, sponsored by conservative Assemblyman Don Gustavson, R-Sun Valley, was designed to thwart efforts to shift the state's dependence on casino and sales taxes to property taxes.
10:52 a.m.
Assembly OKs tax exemption for Angel Park
The Assembly agreed with minor amendments on Assembly Bill 668 and sent the bill to Gov. Kenny Guinn.
10:51 a.m.
Riverboat operator challenges Detroit casino process
Geralda Miller
The lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court by Barden Detroit Casino seeks $8 million in actual damages for the money Barden spent on his unsuccessful 1997 casino bid, as well as $100 million in ...
10:50 a.m.
Columnist Paula DelGiudice: First pitch becomes a lesson in courage
Paula DelGiudice
Editor's note: Sun outdoors columnist Paula Del Giudice recently was named Chairman of the National Wildlife Federation and was selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to last Sunday's Rangers-Orioles game at Camden ...
10:44 a.m.
Columnist Peter Benton: Local pro golf events help worthy causes
Peter Benton
The PGA Tour's Las Vegas Invitational and the Senior Tour's Las Vegas Senior Classic are tournaments that truly reward the Las Vegas community.
10:40 a.m.
Fishing report -- May 26, 1999
Fishing has been fair to good as boaters are connecting with striped bass at Rogers Bay, Fish Island and the Muddy River in the Overton Arm. There continue to be reports of surface action for ...
10:38 a.m.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Wrestlers saddened by death
Dean Juipe
Pro wrestling has always been fake in the sense that matches are staged and choreographed to some extent. But that doesn't mean the guys in the ring aren't getting hurt.
10:34 a.m.
Stars make history in homestand finale
Steve Guiremand
It was a simply grand way to end a 12-game homestand.
10:32 a.m.
WAC set to part ways from eight dissenters
Steve Carp
With the final pass of the baton in the mile relay at its track and field championships last weekend came the passing of an era for the Western Athletic Conference.
10:30 a.m.
Turner for the better
Steve Guiremand
Nate Turner was busy eating chicken fingers and a salad in a popular Maryland Parkway establishment across the street from UNLV.
10:27 a.m.
Columnist Tim Graham: Ferrall unplugged: Radio show reaches last call
Tim Graham
The name of the show was "Ferrall on the Bench."
10:20 a.m.
Who's in: NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships
WEST REGIONAL
10:16 a.m.
Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Rebels have had mixed result as top seed
For the third straight year, the UNLV golf team will enter the NCAA Men's Division I Golf Championships as the top-seeded team.
10:12 a.m.
Letter: Liberal means having compassion
It seems to me that the "Christian Right" would condemn many of the people cited in the parables contained in the New Testament. "The Good Samaritan" is a prime example of the "Christian" compassion of ...
9:59 a.m.
Letter: Laws won't stop violent gun use
Nor will these recent absurd laws, passed by the Senate, curtail America's obsession with violence (the true factor that contributes to tragedies like Littleton) that is influenced by the garbage put out by the motion ...
9:58 a.m.
Letter: Antibiotics in animal feed killing humans
Nearly half of antibiotics produced in the U.S., including the new, more powerful drugs, are used to keep animals alive until slaughter in the filthy, crowded pens of "factory farms."
9:57 a.m.
Editorial: Privacy is upheld by high court
The court's decision arose out of two separate cases. In the first instance, U.S. marshals in April 1992 obtained arrest warrants for Dominic Wilson in Rockville, Md. Unknown to police, though, the house they searched ...
9:56 a.m.
The Staging of 'The Shrew'
Kimberley McGee
What: "The Taming of the Shrew."
9:41 a.m.
Columnist Muriel Stevens: A peek at Fashion Show expansion
Saks Fifth Avenue will build a much larger, free-standing unit close to Fashion Show Drive; Neiman Marcus will add another floor and will include a restaurant and, hopefully, a much larger Epicurean department fashioned after ...
9:38 a.m.
Bills will help owners of depleted water wells
The House accepted Senate amendments on Assembly Bill 237 and Assembly Bill 347 and sent the bills to Gov. Kenny Guinn.
9:37 a.m.
Tax exemption for Wynn art approved
Final passage in the full Senate was expected today, and the bill will head for Gov. Kenny Guinn's desk.
9:36 a.m.
Knievel donates motorcycle, suit to Legends Hall of Fame
"You can't believe how bad I want to go home and relax," Knievel mumbled to a friend just before he autographed the motorcycle at the Tropicana hotel-casino.
9:34 a.m.
Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Trojans honor one of their own at reception
Elizabeth Foyt
A reception and light dinner was held in the Rio's new convention complex, with Bryan Land, USC chapter president, welcoming guests Dr. Neil Rosse, Tammy Montoya, Saundra Dinsomore, Richard Vargas, Dottie O'Connor and Daniel Kristofferson. ...
9:34 a.m.
Gov signs bills dealing with Sierra Chemical blast
Just three of the 16 Sierra Chemical workers spoke English and most were undocumented aliens.
9:16 a.m.
Merchants report $2.6 billion in March sales
Brendan Riley
The sales and revenue report Tuesday from the state Taxation Department follows a recent Gaming Control Board report that showed the state's cut of the money won by casinos in March was down slightly.
9:15 a.m.
Spurned Detroit casino bidder sues city, state gaming board
The lawsuit names the city, Mayor Dennis Archer, the Michigan Gaming Control Board, and the Detroit City Council and its members.
9:14 a.m.
Western primary bill heard by Senate committee
Jennifer Coleman
A $1.4 million plan to hold an earlier primary with several other Western states would give Nevada more political clout, the bill's authors added Tuesday during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
9:14 a.m.
District attorney clears police officers in fatal shooting
Officers Matt Dellavella and Pam Cercek shot and killed Kaylin Cotton-Dobie, 34, at an apartment building in southeast Reno on March 24.
9:13 a.m.
Legislature inching toward adjournment
Kiley Russell
After some hand-wringing, the Assembly Ways and Means Committee decided Tuesday to endorse the Senate's version of budgets for the Transportation Services Authority and the Taxicab Authority.
9:13 a.m.
Another major motion picture planned involving Reno
"Reno has become one of the hot areas for filming," said Charles Geocaris, head of Nevada's Motion Picture Division, which works to lure movie productions to Nevada.
9:13 a.m.
Lawmakers kill sweeping property tax proposal
Gustavson had argued that his proposed constitutional amendment would have helped current property owners by basing taxes on acquisition value, and not on a fluctuating real estate market.
9:12 a.m.
Nevada mining company settles discrimination complaint
The $92,471 is to be divided equally among 49 women who applied for laborer jobs. The company has agreed to offer employment to the women until at least 13 have been hired.
9:12 a.m.
Gibbons wonders if administration withheld updates on Chinese spies
"Without question we must get concrete answers to the lingering questions of intelligence security in the U.S.," Gibbons, R-Nev., said in a statement from Washington on Tuesday.
9:12 a.m.
Reno airport, city prepare for full-scale disaster training
Scott Sonner
With sirens blaring and lights flashing, paramedics and volunteers playing the roles of fictitious plane crash victims were to descend today on a hillside park for a full-scale disaster exercise.
9:11 a.m.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park
1ST RACE:
8:37 a.m.
Thursday at Golden Gate
1st race 1 mi 4YO & up F&M Mdn Clm: 1 Mahoning Sue (Barton) 118; 2 Qui Paquito (Schvaneveldt) 118; 3 Model On The Run (Arriaga) 118; 4 Tax Relief (Lopez) 118; 5 Hello Lila ...
8:36 a.m.
Thursday at Hollywood Park
1st race 1-1/16 mi 3Y & up Clm: 1 Tobermory Slew (Scott) 114; 2 Flew The City (Garcia) 116; 3 Nursery Crime (Alvarado) 116; 4 Criminal Suit (Delahoussaye) 116; 5 Executive Chef (Pedroza) 116; 6 ...
8:36 a.m.
Thursday at Belmont Park
1st race 6 fur 4YO & up F&M Clm: 1 Bea Pro (Castillo) 115; 2 a-Malibu Ransom (Smith) 115; 3 Siskel (Bridgmohan) 115; 4 a-Won Your Star (Luzzi) 115; 5 Jet Black (Chen) 115; 6 ...
8:36 a.m.
Box score: Stars 12, Redbirds 5
Memphis
8:35 a.m.
Binion death a complex puzzle that may never be solved
Robert Macy
"There is nothing imminent, we're continuing our investigation," Clark County District Attorney Stewart Bell said Wednesday. "We may or may not be able to initiate charges in two weeks or two months or two years. ...
5:51 a.m.
Senate panel endorses Truckee River water deal
Jennifer Coleman
The bill now goes to the full Senate for approval.
5:50 a.m.
Three elderly women killed in car crash
Reed said the three were returning home to Bullhead City, Ariz., from Las Vegas when the tread separated from one of the vehicle's tires on U.S. Highway 95 about 20 miles south of Boulder City. ...
5:50 a.m.
Police investigate discovery of body in recycling center
"There's nothing to indicate the death was homicidal in nature," Lt. Wayne Petersen, head of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police homicide section, said Wednesday.
3:46 a.m.
Attorney general rejects complaint filed by newspaper
However, Senior Deputy Attorney General Robert Auer said the PUC's general counsel, Jeffrey Parker, is who signed a motion asking the federal commission to delay action on the Nevada Power-Sierra merger.
3:45 a.m.
Bid for Ormsby House hotel-casino only $2 million
Brendan Riley
Cerberus Partners, a New York investment fund, has until next Tuesday to accept or reject the bid from builder-investor Tom Day of Riverside, Calif.
3:45 a.m.
Court hears challenge to 'Son of Sam' law in dispute over movie on Sinatra Jr. kidnap
The arguments raised none of the history of the infamous kidnapping at a Lake Tahoe, Nev., casino, but focused on whether the California law barring criminals from profiting from their actions violates the First Amendment ...
3:44 a.m.

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