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Archive for September 19, 2003

Warrant issued for Williams: CARSON CITY -- An arrest warrant was issued a month and a half ago for Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Wendell Williams, the latest entry in a driving record that shows a pattern of breaking traffic ...; 11:22 a.m.

Citizens panel gaining the attention of IRS: Kevin Rademacher; The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting recommendations from the public on how to improve the Internal Revenue Service. The panel, however, does not handle personal issues concerning accounts or refunds. Contact the panel at (888)912-1227 ...; 11:22 a.m.

Controversial firm gets OK to build plant: A controversial water-development company has the go-ahead from the federal government to build a 1,100-megawatt, water-cooled power plant in Lincoln County's Tule Desert about 90 miles northeast of Las Vegas.; 11:21 a.m.

Deane's assistant leaving county recorder's office: Jennifer Knight; Citing intolerable working conditions, Dan Hoffman, the No. 2 person under Clark County Recorder Frances Deane, is leaving just a month after exposing her plans to profit off records under her control.; 11:19 a.m.

Cheyenne gets nod in Week 4 tuneup: Adam Candee; OK, folks, here is your last chance to tune up the car before the real race begins.; 11:19 a.m.

Ethics Commission looking into abstention by councilman: Sito Negron; Las Vegas Councilman Michael Mack confirmed this morning that the state Ethics Commission is looking into an abstention in voting Aug. 6 on a matter involving Eric Goodman, one of the mayor's sons.; 11:18 a.m.

Banks can use Mexican ID cards on accounts: WASHINGTON -- The Treasury Department said Thursday it will leave in place rules that allow banks to accept Mexican identification cards, called matricula consular, which often are used by undocumented immigrants to open accounts and ...; 11:17 a.m.

Valley weathers an active monsoon season: Afsha Bawany; This year's monsoon season was active and wet, but only one huge thunderstorm in August caused flash flooding in the Las Vegas Valley, damaging many homes and businesses in the northwest part of the valley, ...; 11:16 a.m.

Fed officials work to get air travel back on schedule: WASHINGTON -- After canceling thousands of flights as Hurricane Isabel moved up the Atlantic coast, federal authorities prepared to get the nation's air traffic system back to normal by the weekend.; 11:16 a.m.

Gaming briefs for Sept. 19, 2003: JENNINGS, La. -- Leevac Shipyards has been awarded a $40.2 million contract to build the state's largest riverboat casino for Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.'s casino resort in Lake Charles.; 11:15 a.m.

News briefs for Sept. 19, 2003: The Clark County Detention Center is in lockdown until Saturday because authorities discovered five inmates had been planning to try to escape, Chief of Detention Paul Martin said.; 11:15 a.m.

Tours of new hospital set: From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. people can tour the new hospital at 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd. The hospital is at Rainbow and Hacienda Avenue, just south of the Spanish Trail development in the Southwest ...; 11:15 a.m.

Metro Police see bigger role at schools: By Emily Richmond; Metro Police have increased their presence at campuses in West Las Vegas as part of a new outreach program, but the plan caught the Clark County School District's police chief by surprise Thursday.; 11:15 a.m.

3 gang suspects get probation in prior case: Erica D. Johnson; Three of six alleged 311 Boyz who faced battery charges in Juvenile Court were placed on probation and ordered to perform community service, a prosecutor who handles juvenile cases said Thursday.; 11:15 a.m.

Mack wants new ward map: Sito Negron; A request by Las Vegas Councilman Michael Mack to revise ward boundaries could shake the relative harmony exhibited by the council since the spring elections.; 11:09 a.m.

Poll: Citizens support arts center: Sito Negron; Valley residents overwhelmingly support the creation of a "world class" performing arts center paid for through a vehicle rental tax, a new poll commissioned by project supporters indicates.; 11:09 a.m.

Drunken driver gets maximum sentence in death of bicyclist: Erica D. Johnson; When Melanie Holt saw flashing lights and police officers gathered on a normally quiet residential street in northwest Las Vegas just five blocks from her apartment, she knew something was wrong.; 11:08 a.m.

Nevada jobless rate falls: CARSON CITY -- Gov. Kenny Guinn says the state's economy appears to be picking up, judging from the latest unemployment figures.; 11:07 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Fair share of funds to fight terror: Gov. Kenny Guinn is gearing up to appoint members to the new Nevada Homeland Security Commission that will dole out the anti-terrorism money the state receives from the federal government.; 11:06 a.m.

Chinese regulator critical of Wynn remarks: A Macau government regulator doesn't think Las Vegas casino executive Steve Wynn will abandon efforts to establish a presence in the Chinese resort city over his frustration that Macau's lawmakers haven't yet approved gaming legislation.; 11:06 a.m.

Gang shooting followed earlier fights: Sgt. Dave Stansbury of Metro's gang unit said a car with four gang members drove east on Oakey looking for an indivudual who is the boyfriend of a rival gang member's ex-girlfriend.; 11:00 a.m.

Fugitive from Midwest arrested in LV: Kenyatta Woods, 23, was taken into custody about 3 p.m. after he walked out of an acquaintance's apartment in the 3000 block of St. George Street, got into a vehicle and lay down on the ...; 10:59 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Go ahead, try to top last week's game: Dean Juipe; As I settle into my seat tonight at Sam Boyd Stadium, two things will come to mind.; 10:54 a.m.

Pollster brings tourists, executives face to face: Pollster Frank Luntz vividly illustrated America's perceptions about the gambling industry in his keynote address at the Global Gaming Expo Thursday -- by bringing them on stage with him and letting them give their opinions ...; 10:45 a.m.

Columnist Steve Guiremand: San Jose's Parry epitomizes what Heisman is all about: Steve Guiremand; The Heisman Trophy is supposed to go each year to who is supposed to be the best player in college football.; 10:43 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Wyrick Aladdin gig no illusion, sources say: Late Thursday afternoon the hotel announced that the last performance of the lighthearted variety show "Society of Seven" at the Center Stage Showroom would be Sept. 28.; 10:37 a.m.

Fantasy became reality for Blum: By Rob Miech; 10:30 a.m.

Tonight's Matchup: Hawaii (1-1) at UNLV (2-1): Edge: UNLV.; 10:28 a.m.

Sports briefs for September 19, 2003: Authorities on Thursday arrested a Swiss bodybuilding coach in Monterey Park, Calif., they said made a $3 million offer to kill the woman who has accused Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant of sexual assault.; 10:27 a.m.

Rebels ready for shootout: Steve Guiremand; UNLV began the week still celebrating one of the biggest wins in school history, a 23-5 upset of 14th-ranked Wisconsin. But by the time the Rebels boarded their buses Thursday afternoon to head to the ...; 10:26 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Friday nights work for UNLV: Three weeks ago, when UNLV played Toledo on Friday night at the insistence of ESPN, the game came and went with nary a letter to the editor, telephone call or e-mail accusing the Rebels of ...; 10:25 a.m.

Columnist Sal DeFilippo: Width perception a big problem for Giants' Bryant: Sal DeFilippo; One kick. Fifty-three yards and change.; 10:18 a.m.

Thursday's prep results: Green Valley def. Desert Pines, 25-14, 25-10, 25-14: Lindsey Schiess had 11 kills to pace the Gators. Lisa Pappas added seven kills and three aces, and Tess Johnson added four aces.; 10:17 a.m.

LVMS driver standings: SUPER PRO; 10:15 a.m.

Columnist Barb Henderson: Grant helps fund family program: Barb Henderson; Nevada's hunting program received a boost when the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) awarded the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) with a $25,000 grant from its Hunting Heritage Partnership.; 10:13 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Road warriors close in on IRL title: FONTANA, Calif. -- When they started their racing careers, both Helio Castroneves and Scott Dixon fully expected to be competing for major championships.; 10:11 a.m.

Community briefs for Sept. 19, 2003: The Las Vegas Soaring Club will host its second annual All Electric Fun Fly event at 9 a.m. Sunday at the club flying field located on West Charleston Boulevard, two miles west of the Las ...; 9:52 a.m.

Ethics Commission looks into abstention by LV councilman: Sito Negron; Las VegasCouncilman Michael Mack confirmed this morning that the state Ethics Commission is looking into an abstention in voting Aug. 6 on a matter involving Eric Goodman, one of the mayor's sons.; 9:46 a.m.

Drug seller denies wrongdoing, stock falls: Shares of Amerisource dropped $6.40, or 11 percent, to $50.25 as of 10:58 a.m. New York time in Instinet trading. New York Stock Exchange trading of the shares was halted.; 9:45 a.m.

Local theater opens season with bit of Wild West: When: 8 p.m. today, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday (additional performances will be Sept. 25 through Sept. 28).; 9:44 a.m.

Obituaries for Sept. 19, 2003: Florence A. Compobasso, 76, of Las Vegas died Monday. She was born Aug. 2, 1927, in Illinois. A resident for many years, she was an auditor for a retail sales company.; 9:42 a.m.

Martin & Lewis: Live in Vegas: Who: Ricci Martin and Gary Lewis & the Playboys.; 9:39 a.m.

Moncrief seeking community liaison: Betty Schulte, who handled Ward 1 neighborhood issues for the councilwoman, resigned Friday, Moncrief said.; 9:37 a.m.

Students get taste of real science: Afsha Bawany; A new science program at Silverado High School is getting students out of the classroom and into the "real world."; 9:36 a.m.

Blood drives: Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Stanford Elementary School, 5350 Harris Ave.; 9:36 a.m.

Poet receives PEN award: Afsha Bawany; Donald Revell, a Southern Nevada resident, has been named a winner in PEN Center USA 2003 Literary Awards competition, which honors works published in 2002 by writers living in the Western United States.; 9:35 a.m.

Scene Selections -- Geoff Carter: Clooney's 'Confessions' a criminally overlooked film: George Clooney's bravura film adaptation of "Gong Show" creator Chuck Barris' "unauthorized autobiography," "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" (Miramax Home Entertainment, $29.99), like the game show producer himself, has yet to receive its due.; 9:31 a.m.

Performing Arts for September 19, 2003: Sean Na'auao; 9:30 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Hold Syria accountable: At least that is what the Bush administration is threatening if the Syrians don't straighten up and fly right. That would include ending its support for anti- Israel terrorism, its development of weapons of mass ...; 9:28 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Kenna building a career without boundaries: Spencer Patterson; Synth-pop vocalist Kenna wrote his dance hit "Freetime" in response to a common complaint he hears from his buddies.; 9:26 a.m.

Columnist Jerry Fink: Coasters' Early Clover no latecomer to music: Early Clover says he earned his unusual name.; 9:25 a.m.

Lawmakers told ERs are still filled with mentally ill: CARSON CITY -- Mentally ill people are still clogging the emergency rooms at hospitals in Clark County, a legislative study committee was told Thursday.; 9:24 a.m.

White Stripes aim to paint town red in Las Vegas debut: Spencer Patterson; The White Stripes are coming, and a Seven Nation Army couldn't hold Las Vegas back.; 9:24 a.m.

Letter: Iraq war just a personal vendetta: The Iraqi people don't want us there -- they hate the United States. We are no longer liberators, but occupiers.; 9:23 a.m.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Impressionist McGillen making funny sounds: Lisa Ferguson; There is nothing remotely funny about bolting fenders onto Chryslers. Take it from Tom McGillen.; 9:23 a.m.

Letter: UNLV was never intended to be research-oriented: Do we really need more "research" or is this just Ms. Harter's way of building her own empire and enhancing her own prestige? Where will the money come from? Surely Ms. Harter is aware that ...; 9:23 a.m.

Art of jazz piano shines on disc: Spencer Patterson; Pianist Art Tatum never truly looked upon his instrument with his own eyes. He never needed to. He saw the keys perfectly well in his mind's eye.; 9:22 a.m.

Anglers find bass success in Overton Beach area: Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) creel census clerks said that boaters were very successful fishing throughout the entire upper basin of the lake.; 9:22 a.m.

State publicly reprimands judge: CARSON CITY -- The state Judicial Discipline Commission on Thursday issued a public reprimand to a Douglas County justice of the peace for "impatience and intemperance" in his handling of a criminal case involving the ...; 9:22 a.m.

Fired jail official may be linked to missing money: Dan Kulin; The former North Las Vegas jail supervisor who oversaw inmate accounts found to be missing at least $156,000 was fired in July for violating financial record-keeping policies and procedures, according to city records released Thursday.; 9:21 a.m.

On display for September 19, 2003: Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, is hosting "The Art and Soul of Peace Through Humor," a compilation of works by Israeli children, through the end of December. Admission is free. 804-1333.; 9:21 a.m.

Marsh land hampers firefighters: Jace Radke; A fire covering about 80 acres of scrub brush in a swampy area east of Sam Boyd Stadium sent black smoke billowing over the Las Vegas Valley Thursday afternoon.; 9:20 a.m.

Datebook for September 19, 2003: The Pacific Islands Festival -- Ho'olaule'a 2003 -- comes to Lorenzei Park from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Activities include live entertainment, crafts, demonstrations, boutiques, games, traditional dances and foods. Admission is ...; 9:19 a.m.

Fallon kids to get bottled water: The senators designated the money to Families in Search of the Truth, a Nevada group made up of families of children with leukemia in Fallon, to purchase the bottled water.; 9:19 a.m.

Editorial: Free speech on Fremont: The City Council on Wednesday directed the city attorney to appeal the 9th Circuit Court's ruling. In our view, the city should quit while it's ahead. The 9th Circuit Court granted the city some regulatory ...; 9:18 a.m.

Editorial: Too clever for their own good: One example of this misleading campaign can be found in an important speech on Iraq that Bush delivered last year in Cincinnati. Notice how in the following passage the president weaves together al-Qaida, 9-11 and ...; 9:17 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: New seafood restaurant is ready to dazzle: Sizzling new restaurants are adding more luster to MGM Grand hotel's already stellar lineup.; 9:16 a.m.

A perfect Pitney leaves audience hungry: Who: Gene Pitney.; 9:16 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Scouts need aid in quest for space: In a room where hardly an inch of space is unused or vacant, the chair tucked away in the corner of Patricia Miller's office seems almost defiant.; 9:00 a.m.

Is U.S. on right track in Iraq?: Jim Gibbons, a Republican, represents Nevada's 2nd Congressional District. He also serves on the House Select Committee on Intelligence and the Armed Services Committee.; 4:43 a.m.

Editorial: Murky disclosure forms: Nevada was far from alone last week when it received the grade of D on its campaign finance disclosure form. This is the form candidates for public office must file before the primary and general ...; 4:35 a.m.

Columnist Jon Ralston: G-Sting probe to turn corner: If the feds can, as they hope, wrap up the cases in Operation G-Sting, they can focus on the second phase: looking at whether elected officials long believed to be in the pockets of developers ...; 4:31 a.m.

Letter: Guinn sells out by boosting Bush: So the governor has become a member of the Pinocchio Squad and is on his way to Stromboli's marionette theater.; 4:31 a.m.

Letter: ACLU's stance thwarts useful health warnings: The factual PSA will not air anymore. Why? The Health Division decided to pull the ads, urged on by the Nevada American Civil Liberties Union. According to Gary Peck, executive director of Nevada ACLU, these ...; 4:30 a.m.

Editorial: Preparation can prevent tax storms: If we act on its information, the U.S. Census Bureau can help us avoid future tax crises, much in the same way that weather forecasters can help us prepare for high winds and flooding. Within ...; 4:30 a.m.

Las Vegans nominated for 'Points of Light' state awards: Afsha Bawany; Las Vegas residents Greg Heinrich, Julia Ochiogrosso and Claudia Swift are among 15 finalists nominated for awards by the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service Inc., which recognizes individuals and organizations for their dedication, ...; 4:25 a.m.

Help when they need it: Afsha Bawany; Parents struggling with their children's homework can breathe a sigh of relief.; 4:25 a.m.

Camp would help boy improve in areas of schoolwork, discipline: The boy "has shown a real proactive approach to scouting and is currently a second class scout," the leader writes. "Camping and scout activities as a whole have explosed him to a different level of ...; 4:25 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Democratic involvement: It took a spirited breakfast meeting with friend and colleague, Jim McGlasson, for me to realize that I am not doing all that I can to help lead our community toward a better tomorrow. The ...; 4:25 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Officials disregard freedom of speech: They come into office, after all, as a result of the ultimate right of free expression -- the right to vote.; 4:24 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Candy Man book no song and dance: Finally, a serious literary look at Sammy Davis, Jr.; 4:24 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: The eyes have it at convention: They sported Dior, Gucci, Ralph Lauren and Armani.; 4:23 a.m.

Cray's Way: Spencer Patterson; Few modern bluesmen boast a resume as steeped in history as Robert Cray.; 3:31 a.m.

Program encourages students to consider medical careers: Afsha Bawany; WEEKEND EDITION: Sept. 20, 2001; 3:30 a.m.

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