Stories for August 2002 | Serving Northern Nevada

Stories for August 2002

Friday, August 30

Mother turns tragedy into opportunity

Witness describes Resendiz beating

State to condemn Lompa property; potential delay?

National Guard duty stresses families, business and careers

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Rollover accident south of Carson City leaves one injured

Closures for Labor Day

It's still about the student

We're just snoozing here in Carson City

Tribal officer struck by vehicle

Semi-tractor trailer rig overturned

Senior center receives grant for new meal delivery vehicle

Produce vouchers still usable at markets

Virginia City hosts 43rd Camel Races

Profiles of Resendiz trial jurors

Attorney: Man accused in murder had no choice

Obituary: William A. Larsen

Obituary: Louise L. Mondragon

Labor Day closings

Obituary: John D. Tobin

Thursday, August 29

School employees identified with badges

Chicken, ribs on menu for fund-raiser Sept. 7

Closings for Labor Day

Freedom from threats, harassment

Vacation brings out family skeleton

Krolicki returning with tobacco securitization deal

Developer stalls Coombs Canyon development review

Progress on truck removal painfully slow

Parents angry over canceled bus stops

More jurors needed to hear murder case

Ayres recognized with national award

Welfare-unemployment double dip comes to an end

Local parks great place to celebrate Labor Day

Calendar of events

Public offices file campaign statements

Woman crashes truck near Carson River

Wednesday, August 28

Election 2002 Dates to remember

Primary election fast facts

Education committee recommends changes with eye on budget

Dress codes in the courthouse

Bike vs. truck leaves student with minor injuries

Sheriff's candidates far outspend others in local races

Jury selection enters third day today

Harcourt penalized for errors in high school tests

Bordewich-Bray students in transition

Halls crowded as students return

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Man arrested in rape of girl

Tuesday, August 27

Some more additions to the vocabulary

Tax decision may have been made

July welfare numbers down

IF YOU GO

Could the State Fair return to Carson? Tourism officials consider a plan

PRIDE bus service to Reno from Carson cut

First day of college scary, but doable

Jury selection begins in murder trial

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Sunday, August 25

Gross receipts tax on the table

The modern necessity: A great big garage

GE comes calling

Understanding the jargon of an office lease

Churchfield to conduct research

GM sues Reno used-car dealer

Water agency says its bid would help north Nevada

A $14 million house

International Realtors confront laws, customs

Hurried liquor rule troubles businesses

Rivers named account coordinator

Frantz hired by Colliers

Program teaches the skills everyone needs in order to win a job

Campaign seeks to change region's image

BJG opens office

Clark & Sullivan wins

Association honored

Computer show set

Examine threat on Web

Smith promoted to manager

Bage wins promotion

Census data paints portait of market

Nevada Juice

Walgreens: The story behind the store on top of I-80

Girl Scout organizes health fair

Farmers Market wraps Wednesday, moves downtown for fall in September

Storey sheriff not required to tote a gun

High school copes with diverse students

Victorian masks light up Fourth Ward School

Obituary: Antonietta 'Toni' Peri

Statewide child alert high priority

Obituary: Joyce M. Fogliani

The Collective played it just right

Smith Valley girl reigns as fair queen

Saturday, August 24

High court rejects six murder appeals

Legislative tax committee proposes change in property tax cap

Mired truck has Bureau stymied, residents wondering

Dense development planned for Timberline/Lakeview area

Judge releases grand jury reports, transcripts

Obituary: Frances Marian Atkison

Friday, August 23

Kmart not slashing workers hours, manager says

Back-to-school shoe sale

Regional cooperation -- what a concept

Have you bought a book about Osama lately?

Fire destroys building

Burglar foiled by trail of blood

Obituary: Daniel M. Sonny

Obituary: Floyd C. Webster

West Nile hasn't spread to Nevada, yet

Fire destroys Virginia City home

Trial date set for physician charged in kidnapping

Teachers master their craft

Thursday, August 22

Kmart cuts worker hours to protect jobs

A dozen reasons to vote for governor

Wild horses released near Pyramid Lake

Obituary: Steven Ray Parsons

Man arrested for suspicion of drunken horsing

Lodge to hold feed for boy

Obituary: Martha Deminski

Dini honored by WNCC library being built in his name

Son chops off hair for cancer patient mom

Wednesday, August 21

By Alicia Smalley

Courthouse renovation presents challenges

Economic plan needs public support

New features at state fair

Obituary: Anne H. Smith

Obituary: Gregory William Isotalo

Supreme Court staffer charges discrimination and wrongful firing

Candidates bicker over party loyalty

Obituary: Jesse Lee Allen Hogue

Obituary: Peter Joseph Etcheto

Obituary: Herman H. Herbig

Tuesday, August 20

Obituary: Samuel Eugene Pilcher

Early voting time in capital

Contemporary American Indian artists display work

Obituary: Steven Ray Parsons

Obituary: Harry B. Murphy

Tightening the reins on state spending

Perennial candidate? not if he can help it.

One child remains in hospital

TRPA scenic impact standards defended

Seniors still waiting for proficiency exam results

Ensign says forest managers need flexibility even more than cash

Hearing to reveal reasons for sealing grand jury report

Plane crash triggers fire near Tahoe

Memories of Sept. 11 will be shared at tribute

Monday, August 19

St. Mary's Hospice seeking volunteers

Range fires can rejuvenate, but can also be dangerous

Recession cuts deep into state and university investment earnings

Flame rekindled after 63 years

Dogs conditioned to avoid snakes

Wild Horses reintroduced by Bureau of Land Management

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Memories of war relived

Sunday, August 18

UNR-area commercial grows

Embattled utility sees bright spots in dark clouds

Green machines

Family's casino-comparison site soars

New Tower Over RNO

Mulhall joins Interstate Safety

Design firm opens

MassMedia/Vanguard retained by law firm

iGo quarterly loss narrows

Florist to give away 30,000 roses in Good Neighbor Day

First-ever report looks at market conditions for 20 careers

Sponsorships available for Balloon Race

Wal-Mart seeks tenant for its former spot

Realtors honor Bacon with life membership

United Way seeks execs it can borrow

New Reno firm bottling aching elixir

Safeway card now can access bank accounts

Museum names new trustees to board

I-80 work raises safety worries for truckers

How to avoid wrongful termination lawsuit

To Trench or not to trench

Customer service

Saturday, August 17

Riding the V&T without the smoke and ash

Wedding cake a labor of love

Pasta mixed with politics Saturday at Community Center

No casino for Wal-Mart space

Fingerprinting to protect the kids

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Outback looking for new restaurant spot in area

It was always a challenge

Carson Transportation officials don't want Douglas

Dayton student will spend a year in Hungary

Friends rally around preschool teacher with breast cancer

Nevada trooper injured by mail bomb settles with state

Parole report

Friday, August 16

Move up campaign finances deadline

Three freshly paved lanes to Wal-Mart

Markleeville man sets land speed record on motorcycle at 196 mph

Language barrier tops candidate forum

Governor orders agencies to tighten belts even it if means layoffs

Obituary: Adeline J. Sciarini

Shortfall mandates would hit university system hard

Obituary: Marge R. Morisette

Obituary: Bruce E. Sanders

Tourism grants awarded

Judge to decide whether to release physicians records

Valley remembers Sharkey

City passes water/sewer franchise fee

GROW ready to earn money for freeway landscaping

Thursday, August 15

What is it going to take?

Public hearing on proposed new Justice Court boundaries

Ninth circuit throws wrench into Elko Bull Trout settlement

Animals could be homeless if Yerington shelter closes

Rockin' Rev returns to airwaves

A simple good-bye for a simple man

Another 68 horses removed from range

Backpacks handed out to kids in motels

Wal-Mart leaves large space, neighbors say business will be fine

Children in critical condition following fatal Silver Springs rollover

Super duper Wal-Mart opens to rave reviews

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Wednesday, August 14

"Not a vacation, but an adventure"

Storing uranium for national security

Carson must add neighbors to planning group

Defense wants doctor's criminal record

Deputy coroner retires after long career

Horses being rounded up by the state

Gaming finishes fiscal year 3.7 percent in the red

Veterans share memories

Bitter but optimistic, Appeal adventurers move into last challenge

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Tuesday, August 13

Carnival at Children's Museum

One applies for Elko judgeship

League of Cities joins effort to increase voter turnout

History's adventurers faced hardship, sacrifice

Uphill climb for V&T project

Measures taken to secure tests

Antique tractors to be on display

Adventurers behind schedule but determined

State won't appeal constitutionality of "defaming a police officer" statute

Calendar of events

Monday, August 12

Local races could help pull in voters

In pursuit of athletic greatness

Candidate's debate challenge is turned down

Living With Fire - Tip of the Week

Family holds out hope son will be found

Six Nevada counties must provide help to non-English voters

Scenic V&T route could become world-famous

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Sunday, August 11

Healthcare association recognizes Goodin

MacLean earns spot in sales-honor group

U.S. Rep. Gibbons honored by airport

First Nevadans Toastmasters install slate of officers

Outperform competitors: Focus on market

Do managers need to stop their firefighting?

A strategy to solve our tax problems

Editor's Letter

Better to buy than lease space?

Big-box industrial market stirring

Retirement fund takes 3 percent hit as markets fall

Hytek Microsystems back to profitability

Nothing bizarre about worldwide sales

As it shrinks, iGo moves its offices

Glamis target of mini-tender offer

Gardnerville building purchased

Standards group selects IGT specification

Production, price boost net income

Neighborhood spirit boosts pizza restaurant

Sibayan optimistic on future

Nearly New Shoppe purchased by Selman

St. Mary's Health opens Scolari's center

Used recordings sweet music to owner

Board-maker makes a splash

Chromalloy honored by American

Santa Maria Festival shakes up downtown Dayton

Kids get new clothes for school

South American woes are our woes too

Mysterious grand jury report revealed

Winemmucca's Bloody Shins Trail cuts team deep

Vietnam Vet transforms planned picnic area into 9.11 memorial

Alli takes care of skin

Obituary: Maxine E. Morkin

Army commissions new officers

Son follows in dad's footsteps

Root beer floats cool on a hot day

Custom auto parts evolves into custom sign and decals

Cancer survivors gather for Relay for Life

Saturday, August 10

School repairs expected to be complete

Employee benefits board approves rate changes

Reid presents money to Boys and Girls Club

Easy day boosts challengers' confidence

Obituary: Gary Lee Lyons

Friday, August 9

Delbert rocks Genoa

Flags and names placed on top of four of California's highest 15 peaks

Cary Stayner and the insanity defense

Legislative money reduces need to change benefits plan and rates

Carson City '32 Ford Hiboy Coupe wins $650 at Hot August Nights

Off the couch

Appeal adventure team finishes first two challenges

395 south expanding to three lanes each way

Candidates hash it out at forum

Grand jury report reveals displeasure with handling of Weddell case

Corrected Special Grand Jury Report

Calendar of Events

Thursday, August 8

Our motto: God wants you to buy it

Fuzzy pup joins the force

The little girl who cried wolf

Appeal adventurers trudge on

Obituary: LuVerne Eugene Penney

Obituary: Beverly Jean Askin

Obituary: Dennis Paul Daigle

Lipizzan stallions to visit Lawlor Events Center

Musical weekend on tap

Obituary: John Andrew Heimerman

Obituary: Sonny Bluesky Ott

Obituary: Maxine Mae Morrison

The ailing health-benefits fund

Dayton couple flies away with top experimental aircraft award

Wednesday, August 7

New county cemetery policy approved in concept/building policies out for public review and comment

Assembly District 38 Candidate Withdraws -- throws support to Southard

Appeal boys 'smoked' but battling on

It was a good sandwich, by the way

Girl punches suspected kidnapper in face, escapes

Calendar of Events

Tuesday, August 6

More public involvement in sheriff's office

Oh, yeah, we've got your challenges right here

Teen charged in woman's rape

Weeds to be discussed at Carson River Advisory meeting

All four Nevada 10-in-10 newsmen arrive safely at Barker Pass

Trial dates set for all in 1998 murder

Walk to raise money for cancer

Calendar of events

Monday, August 5

Topsy traffic light will start Tuesday

"Bit o' th' Bard" is Shakespeare, with a youthful twist

Children delight in their very own day

Sheriff's candidate issues debate challenge

Faces - Norton Pickett

10-in-10 athletes have mixed emotions as they start their Nevada challenge

Calendar of Events

Sunday, August 4

Office vacancy rates continue their decline

IGT backs responsible gaming program

Reno, Carson City warily watch Wall Street

Jackson appointed to museum position

Shelves filled with variety provide an edge

The jobs machine humming

Firms win contracts for sound insulation

Hot market draws more realty agents

Convention center wired for access

Meridian's Chilean mine keeps costs low

Glamis ready to close U.S. facility,has high hopes for Mexican mine

Colliers names Ruffin as managing partner

JobConnect marks sixth month of work

Cricket, Channel 2 team on news tips

New gallery features art from Africa

Economic snapshot

Colt, Dougherty win Meridian promotions

Morrison selected for RCO operations post

Foissotte installed as president of Zonta

Faulkner competes management course

CEO IQ series sets speaker on strategies for tax savings

Parting shots from a veteran analyst

We're a tool for northern Nevada businesses

IGT's attention to the basics pays off

Carson takes one last shot in dispute over abandoned streets

FEELING SORRY FOR BURNING MAN

Sheep in the capital city; friends and parties galore

New court marshal hired

Benefit at Virginia City's Red Dog Saloon Saturday

County trades drainage project for money to fix road

Public forum showcases sheriff's candidates

Obituary: Harold Daniel Wright

Obituary: Robert Michael Marek

Roadside monument built in wake of tragedy

Obituary: Wilbert T. "Shorty" Bay

Calendar of Events

Saturday, August 3

Death sentence upheld in murder of ex-wife

Storey County man arrested on child endangerment charges

Reno loses battle over firing of parks director

National Kid's Day to be celebrated Sunday at Mills Park

Commander of USS Cole gives recounts attack

One lost dog, many broken hearts

Obituary: Maria Viola Kofoed

Obituary: Nancy Joy Stout

Obituary: Jay Erwin Brown

Obituary: Louis John 'Luigi' Giomi

Obituary Louis J. Norton

Calendar of Events

Friday, August 2

Two ways to change your attitude at Lake Tahoe

What public gets from special session

Board of Supervisors doubts whether election by ward would bring out more candidates

Governor asks special session to fix employee benefits program

Voter registration deadline Saturday

Must go faster!

Fire burns cars in Mound House wrecking yard

Calendar of Events

Thursday, August 1

County building, cemetery use policy to be reviewed

Bucchianeri named interim district attorney in Storey County

Proficiency exam fails the math test

This time, Bush has gone too far

Commissioners postpone decision about processing plant at Northridge

Preliminary set in Utah kidnapping

Plans for new Boys and Girls Club on hold

Residents at odds about Goni Road sand pit

Stagecoach woman reunites with daughter on Montel Williams

Police arrest man in Saliman Road drive-by

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