The Los Angeles Times from Los Angeles, California • 345

AD TI SING SPECIAL SU PLEM MENT Ground broken on Strip for new Circus Circus resort Ground-breaking ceremonies Italy), took place on Oct. 7 for Circus Circus Enterprises room castle-themed resort, Excalibur, to be built on 70 acres of a 117-acre site on the Las Vegas Strip at Tropicana Avenue. The estimated cost of the project is million, with completion scheduled for mid-1990. To the blast of a herald's trumpet, Circus Circus Chairman of the Board William G. Bennett re-enacted a scene from Arthurian legend, pulling a sword fashioned after King Arthur's enchanted Excalibur from a stone.

He then handed the heavy blade to Nevada Lt. Gov. Bob Miller, who officially broke ground with it. Spectators attired in medieval garb applauded as knights in armor mounted on caparisoned horses climaxed the ceremonies with a jousting exhibition. "We are going to build a castle which, like great castles of old times, will soon be known throughout the world," said Circus Circus Enterprises Inc.

President and Chief Operating Officer Richard P. Banis. Other speakers included Bennett, Clark County Commission Chairman Paul Christensen and Clark County commissioner and chairman of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Manny Cortez. Central to the Excalibur complex will be a massive castle, incorporating traditional features of castle lore, along with authentic architectural details based on a study of historic European castles. The tales of King Arthur will provide much of the motif for the interior decor.

The name Excalibur was selected recently as the result of an international Name the Castle contest, which drew 183,418 entries and 33,445 different names. On Sept. 28, the grand-prize winners were announced, determined by a random drawing from among 268 identical entries. The winning contestant was Jack D. Houston of Knoxville, who received $25,000 in prizes and cash, featuring a tour of European castles in the country of his choice (England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, Spain or Caesars Palace executives to take part in a Nov.

1 Bachelor Auction for the Arthritis Foundation are, from left, Lloyd Wentzell III, Brian Menzel and Art Torcello. Bachelor Auction fundraiser planned to fight arthritis The Arthritis Foundation has again chosen the Aladdin's Bagdad Showroom as the site of the organization's Bachelor Auction, to be held Nov. 1. The event features bachelors from all over the western United States who will be available for the dream date of a lifetime. Up to 30 eligible bachelors ranging from doctors to lawyers to actors to casino executives to local newscasters will be available at the auction.

The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the auction beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at the Arthritis Foundation office or at the door the evening of the event. All donations are tax-deductible, including the purchase price. Emceeing the auction will be "We Got It Made" star Teri Copley. She will share the stage with such bachelors as Clayton Norcross of "The Bold and the Beautiful," Todd Curtis of "'The Young and the Restless," Dustin Nguyen of "21 Jump Street," Dan Schneider of "Head of the Class," Jim Crittenden of "Houston Knights" and Tony Becker of "Tour of Duty." Barring any filming conflicts, movie star Rob Lowe has tentatively agreed to auction himself off.

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