
Jerry Lutz, sitting astride an old tractor, says he likes collecting old cars, which he restores behind his recently annexed home in North Las Vegas. His yard houses vintage cars, equipment and knickknacks. Photo by Mike Salsbury.
THE NEED TO SECEDE
Jerry Lutz and some of his neighbors are trying to preserve their right to be left alone. Lutz's neighborhood, previously an unincorporated area in Clark County, was annexed in June by the city of North Las Vegas against the will of some residents. Lutz and two other owners of annexed land, Joseph Huntsman and Lin Wright, have filed a complaint in District Court protesting the city's move and asking that the land be returned to its previous status.
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Tuesday, July 28, 1998
News
THE NEED TO SECEDE
County assets altered
Deaths
Bacteria count continued last week
COLUMN: John L. Smith
Officer pleads guilty in fatal accident
Veterans home plans forwarded
IN BRIEF
Lightning nightmare recalled
Fugitive caught in Reno; missing children found
Councilman proposes news rack restrictions
Past, present airport officials to appear before ethics panel
Nevada briefs
Council votes to revamp way city audits work
Teen science program helps students take their medicine
Sports
New course will let local golfers walk, have caddie
Senior bowler shows heart
Thunder GM not worried about holes on roster
SCORES
Stars' Devereaux creates space
Fight date sought for Tapia at Hilton
Business
Beckers search for financing
A sports memorabilia dealer knows about hard work
Viejas Band approves compact to keep its gambling machines
Station purchase delayed
IN BRIEF
Inside business
Postal union leader visits Las Vegas
Lifestyles
Chinese art looks at one's life and surroundings
Las Vegans seek positive results through practice of feng shui
'Viva' in Las Vegas
ABOUT TOWN
SHOT CLINICS
BLOOD DRIVES
Hospital hosts tea for expectant parents
Culture Shock Las Vegas to present song and dance show at Palo Verde High School
Theater charms with 'Quimby'
Opinion
Missile threat looms
Squabble over 'sampling'
OUR READERS RESPOND
COLUMN: Jon Ralston
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