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the cost of private school
on the cover Meat, vegetables, fruit and even tofu can be safely and deliciously cooked on your outdoor grill. (Photo illustration)
Legislators passed a law that grants parents a subsidy for private school in the amount that the state otherwise would spend educating the child in public school, and many families would like to know what kind of dent that would make in their education bill. In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert.
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Trust us, you can do this. With a little knowledge and foresight, you can be the master of the backyard barbecue. We outline techniques, explain the science of cooking over an open flame, differentiate between direct and indirect heat, and share advice on how to grill almost anything.
where have the bunnies gone?
are indoor malls dying?
The Playboy Club opened at the Palms in 2006 and, for a time, jobs there were highly coveted. We caught up with former bunnies who worked there before the club closed in 2012.
Some analysts say enclosed shopping malls are relics of a bygone era, but the properties’ owners are invested in bringing them back to prominence. They have upgraded the buildings and hope new strategies to bring in shoppers will allow them to compete with flourishing shopping centers on the Strip.
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Why a solar company left Nevada The senior vice president of sales for Vivint calls NV Energy “the worst” utility he’s worked with.
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Downtown is losing its party planner Jeff Victor, president of the Fremont Street Experience, has been instrumental in organizing nightly events in downtown Las Vegas, and has less than a month left on the job.
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how the western drought affects wild horses
The Bureau of Land Management rounded up more than 200 wild horses. Some were euthanized, others sent to Utah for rehabilitation and adoption. They can’t survive on their own in the drought-stricken desert, BLM officials say.
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Big day for Rebel football Win or lose on the field Sept. 19, the UNLV program will get a boost from its trip to the Big House.
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Helping pull children out of darkness A team of four little-known state employees is doing yeoman’s work in getting mentally ill Nevada youths the treatment they need.
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Andrei Arlovski and a bloodied Frank Mir, right, embrace in the octagon, ending their UFC 191 fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Arlovski won by unanimous decision, which was booed when announced. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
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The Las Vegas 51s finished their Triple-A baseball season, missing a third straight playoff appearance by one game after closing the year with two losses.
Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager replaced the resigned “cowboy commissioner” Tom Collins on the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s board of directors.
Facing allegations it violated Oracle’s copyright, Las Vegas software support firm Rimini Street is scheduled to appear for trial in Federal Court.
The Public Utility Commission will conduct a public hearing on Southwest Gas’ application to raise rates. It’s scheduled for 6 p.m. at 9075 W. Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas.
A public hearing on the environmental impact of Yucca Mountain is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Convention Center, 3600 Paradise Road, Las Vegas.
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Length, in years, of the partially guaranteed contract former UNLV basketball player Christian Wood signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. Wood wasn’t selected in the NBA Draft in June.
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the hopefuls and hopeless on the presidential scene The purplest of purple states, Nevada is a key battleground for Oval Office aspirants. Each week, we rank how the presidential candidates fared in the state and on issues important to its residents. Here’s who had a good week and a bad week.
Marco Rubio
Hillary Clinton
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Chris Christie
State Sen. Ben Kieckhefer, a Republican from Reno, endorsed Rubio, joining a long list of Nevada elected officials who support the U.S. senator from Florida, including Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison and several state legislators.
Clinton had a bad week nationally: Bernie Sanders drew even with her in Iowa, her apology for her email scandal failed to put the issue to rest and The Atlantic said her campaign needed “a reboot.” Good news in Nevada, though: Clinton opened a campaign office in Reno.
The Kentucky senator announced he would visit the College of Southern Nevada to speak to members of the LIBRE Initiative, a Koch-backed libertarian group that works with Latinos. The group stressed the event was not a campaign stop. But if it isn’t, why do it?
Democrats announced their October primary debate will be at the Wynn, directly across the street from Trump’s hotel off the Strip. Guess the Democrats aren’t big fans of Trump’s persona.
After a man shot and wounded a police officer in Las Vegas, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie blamed President Barack Obama. “This is the president’s problem because he has not allowed law and order to be the rule of the day in the United States,” Christie said.
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not the best place for babies news
dogfight over family’s land A Henderson family had until Sept. 10 to accept a $5.2 million offer from the Air Force to buy roughly 400 acres encircled by the Nevada Test and Training Range, which includes Area 51. Without a settlement, the Air Force instructed the Department of Justice to condemn the property, which has been in the family since 1889 but awkwardly sits amid 2.9 million acres of restricted federal land. The family still hopes to negotiate further.
Nevada is the fifth-worst state to have a baby, based on delivery costs, infant-care costs, number of midwives and OB-GYNs, and number of child care centers, a WalletHub study found. Nevada ranked low in all of the categories, especially number of child care centers.
grocery store wars Grocery chain Haggen, which opened seven stores in Southern Nevada this year as part of a major growth spurt, filed for bankruptcy protection. Haggen had bought 146 Albertsons and Safeway stores in the Western United States but recently sued Albertsons for more than $1 billion in damages in connection with the deal.
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A British Airways Boeing 777 caught fire Sept. 8 while accelerating for takeoff at McCarran International Airport. Most of the 157 passengers and 13 crew members escaped unscathed; 27 people were taken to area hospitals, none with serious injuries. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
Hours MGM Resorts International employees volunteered in 2014, according to company officials. The volunteerism provided nonprofit groups with the equivalent of about $4 million in labor, MGM officials said.
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9TH BRIDGE SCHOOL : $16,050
ADELSON EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS : $16,900
ALEXANDER DAWSON SCHOOL : $22,000
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (MEMBER) : $6,430
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (NONMEMBER) : $7,430
CHALLENGER SCHOOL : $12,750
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY : $7,830
DESERT TORAH ACADEMY : $9,750
HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL : $17,275
LAS VEGAS DAY SCHOOL : $15,300
LAKE MEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY : $6,930
THE MEADOWS SCHOOL : $18,440
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE : $6,700
ST. VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL (PARISHIONERS) : $6,050
ST. VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL (CATHOLIC FAMILIES) : $8,000
ST. VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL (OTHER FAMILIES) : $8,500
9TH BRIDGE SCHOOL (1) : $16,050
ADELSON EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS : $18,100
ALEXANDER DAWSON SCHOOL (1-4) : $22,000
ALEXANDER DAWSON SCHOOL (5) : $22,700
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (MEMBER) : $6,430
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (NONMEMBER) : $7,430
CHALLENGER SCHOOL (1-5) : $13,270
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (1-4) : $7,830
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (5) : $8,005
DESERT TORAH ACADEMY : $9,750
HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (1-3) : $17,275
HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (4) : $17,085
HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (5) : $18,135
LAS VEGAS DAY SCHOOL : $15,450
LAKE MEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY : $6,930
THE MEADOWS SCHOOL : $18,440
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE : $6,700
NEW HORIZONS CENTER FOR LEARNING : $12,750
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KINDERGARTEN THE SCHOOLS A sampling of well-known private schools in the Las Vegas Valley. Faith-based/religious-affiliated
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9th Bridge School
310 S. Ninth St., Las Vegas 702-724-1436, 9thbridgeschool.com The first 50 families to register pay a Founding Families Rate tuition of $10,000. n A sibling discount of 5 percent is available for a second child and 10 percent for a third child. n A $500 tuition credit is given for referrals that lead to an enrolled student, with a $250 credit for each additional enrollment from a referral. n
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4 Alexander Dawson School
9700 Hillpointe Road, Las Vegas 702-255-4500, adelsoncampus.org
10845 W. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas 702-949-3600, adsrm.org
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3 Bishop Gorman High School (Diocese of Las Vegas)
5959 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas 702-732-1945, bishopgorman.org
Financial aid is available; about 20 percent of families receive assistance. n A 10 percent discount is available to military families that don’t receive financial aid.
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5 Calvary Chapel Christian School
7175 W. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas 702-248-8879, cccslions.org n
Sibling discounts are available, starting at $4,000.
Challenger School
multiple campuses, challengerschool.com A 15 percent discount is available for referrals; both the new family and the referrer family receive the discount.
7 Cornerstone Christian Academy & PreSchool
5825 W. Eldora Ave., Suite B, Las Vegas 702-939-5050, cornerstonelv.com Sibling discounts are available; generally $200 off tuition. n Students must be enrolled for at least one year to be eligible for financial aid. n
Some schools include the cost of uniforms in tuition, but many don’t, meaning parents’ financial outlay can be higher.
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ST. VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL (PARISHIONERS) : $6,050
ST. VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL (CATHOLIC FAMILIES) : $8,000
ST. VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL (OTHER FAMILIES) : $8,500
ADELSON EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS : $18,100
ALEXANDER DAWSON SCHOOL : $22,775
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (MEMBER) : $7,160
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (NONMEMBER) : $8,160
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY : $8,505
DESERT TORAH ACADEMY : $9,750
FAITH LUTHERAN : $12,265
HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (6) : $18,135
HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (7) : $18,510
HENDERSON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (8) : $18,720
LAS VEGAS DAY SCHOOL : $16,500
LAKE MEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (6) : $7,300
LAKE MEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (7-8) : $7,900
THE MEADOWS SCHOOL : $20,280
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE : $7,600
NEW HORIZONS CENTER FOR LEARNING : $113,950
TRINITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS : $6,820
ST. VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL (PARISHIONERS) : $6,050
ST. VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL (CATHOLIC FAMILIES) : $8,000
ST. VIATOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL (OTHER FAMILIES) : $8,500
ADELSON EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS : $120,850
BISHOP GORMAN (PARISHIONER) : $11,800
BISHOP GORMAN (NONPARISHIONER) : $13,200
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (MEMBER) : $7,160
CALVARY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (NONMEMBER) : $8,160
FAITH LUTHERAN : $12,265
LAKE MEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY : $8,900
THE MEADOWS SCHOOL : $24,025
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE : $8,500
NEW HORIZONS CENTER FOR LEARNING : $15,150
TRINITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS : $7,345
Scores of local parents are elated about state lawmakers’ recent decision to begin partially subsidizing private schooling in Nevada. ¶ Legislators passed a bill this spring that allows parents to put the money the state normally would pay a school to educate a child — about $5,000 — toward private school tuition instead. ¶ The details still are being worked out, but the measure opens up the possibility of private schooling to many families that otherwise never would dream of being able to afford it. ¶ At some schools, the $5,000 or so paid by the state virtually covers a child’s entire tuition. In other cases, the funding is barely a drop in the bucket. ¶ Here is an overview of what it costs to send a child to private school in the valley.
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Las Vegas Day School
1312 Vista Drive, Las Vegas 702-259-1000, deserttorahacademy.org
3275 Red Rock St., Las Vegas 702-362-1180, lvds.com
A 5 percent discount is given for referrals. n Financial assistance is available to many students.
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9 Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School
2015 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas 702-804-4400, faithlutheranlv.org n
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540 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson 702-565-5831, lmca.org Discounts are available to families of full-time Christian ministers, families with a parent or guardian who is a 100 percent disabled veteran or is a full-time active duty member, and families with foster children. n Longevity discounts of $20 are given for each consecutive year after the first full year of attendance. n
10 Henderson International School
1165 Sandy Ridge Ave., Henderson 702-818-2100, hendersonschool.com n
A sibling discount of 10 percent is available.
The Helen and Jack Daseler Memorial Scholarship, in honor of the school’s founders and worth up to $5,000 annually, is available for a limited number of families with financial need.
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The Meadows School
8601 Scholar Lane, Las Vegas 702-254-1610, themeadowsschool.us n Used uniforms can be donated to students who can’t afford them. n Scholarships are available based on need. n Ten percent of each tuition dollar goes toward scholarships.
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3900 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas 702-452-1300, mvcs.net n
Financial aid is available.
15 New Horizons Center for Learning
6701 W. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas 702-876-1181, newhorizons.vegas
16 Trinity International Schools
4141 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas 702-732-3957, trinitylv.org Sibling tuition is discounted $300. A $100 discount is applied when tuition is paid in full. n n
17 St. Viator Catholic School
4246 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 702-732-4477, stviatorschool.org Sibling discounts of several thousands of dollars are available. n Financial aid is available. n
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DIRECT HEAT
What is it? Direct-heat grilling is the most basic and common grilling method. Food is placed over direct heat produced by charcoal, gas, pellets or wood. This method is ideal for cooking foods quickly. Direct-heat grilling can expose items to temperatures hotter than 500 degrees. Use it for foods that take less than 25 minutes to cook and for items you want to sear. Ideal for
Hamburgers
Steaks
Sausages
Vegetables
Kebabs
Chops
Fruit
On a charcoal grill Spread coals evenly across the charcoal grate. Set the cooking grate over the coals and place the food on the cooking grate. Place the lid on the grill and lift it only to turn the food or to test for doneness at the end of the estimated cooking time.
searing What is it? Searing creates a crispy, caramelized texture where food hits the grill grate. It also adds grill marks and flavor. instructions Place food over high heat for a few minutes, depending on thickness, until the surface darkens and grill marks appear. Then transfer it to a cooler part of the grill to cook fully. Ideal for
Steaks
Chops
Chicken
Large cuts of meat
Cooking food over an open fire dates back 500,000 years, but the phenomenon of backyard grilling is only about 60 years old. Before the 1950s, grilling was limited mostly to campgrounds and picnics. ¶ How far we’ve come. ¶ Today, bar-
Pro tip For even cooking, food should be turned once halfway through the grilling time.
On a gas grill Preheat the grill with all the burners on high. Place the food on the cooking grate, then adjust the burners to the temperature desired. Close the lid and lift it only to turn the food or to test for doneness at the end of the estimated cooking time.
rotisserie what is it? Rotisserie grilling, also known as spit roasting, is gaining in popularity. Food rotates on a motorized spit to roast slowly and evenly. Meat tends to be juicer because the cut bastes itself. Almost any recipe that calls for indirect heat for a large piece of meat would work well on a rotisserie. instructions Some grills have a built-in motor assembly to rotate food; others require an after-market add on. Either way, the most important factor to remember is to balance and secure the meat so it doesn’t fall off the spit or rotate and cook unevenly. If you are cooking poultry, remember to secure the wings and legs as tightly as possible. Cooking times and temperatures will be the same as with other methods of grilling. Just remember to set up your rotisserie over low heat for a slow roast. Pro tip Use a drip pan filled with vegIdeal for etables and broth or water to flavor your food and catch drippings for gravy. Whole birds Roasts Ribs
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Pro tip Keep a spray bottle of water handy to tame any flames that star t to burn the plank.
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becues are essential cooking tools for many families and restaurateurs. Beef, pork, chicken, seafood, tofu, vegetables, fruit — you name it, it can be grilled. ¶ Now that the summer heat is cooling, it’s time to bust out the tongs and get grilling.
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What is it? In plank grilling, food is placed on top of a fragrant plank of wood that when heated infuses flavor and aroma into foods. Wood flavors can include hickory, mesquite, apple, oak, cherry or maple. Indirect heat allows the food to cook slowly and absorb a maximum amount of flavor. Plank grilling has roots in Native American culture.
Pro tip When cooking on a plank, food does not have to be turned.
Instructions Soak your plank for at least 30 minutes before grilling, to prevent it from over charring or catching fire. Water is most common, but you also could use juice, wine or tea for added flavor. Rub the plank with oil, and if desired, season it with salt, garlic and herbs. Choosing the right wood For delicate foods, such as fish or tofu, cedar and alder are a good match. For chicken and pork, choose woods with a medium fragrance, such as maple, apple or pecan. For beef or game, woods with heavy aromas such as oak and hickory are a good option.
On a gas grill Preheat the grill with all the burners on high, then preheat the plank for five minutes, turning it once. Adjust the burners on one side of the grill to the desired temperature, and place the plank on the other side. Turn off the burners directly below the plank.
Pro tip to use Be sure ated e tr only un tod trea o W . d woo icals m e h c h ed wit on the can pois food.
On a charcoal grill Spread the coals on just one side of the charcoal grate. Place the plank on the cooking grate on the other side of the grill.
Can I reuse my planks? Planks can be reused as long as they aren’t charred through. Just be sure to scrub them thoroughly with water and a scouring pad — no soap — after each use and let them dry completely to prevent mold before storing them. Ideal for
Seafood
Shellfish
Pork chops
indirect
Tofu
Pro tip For the best re sults, place roasts, po ultry and large cuts of meat on a roasting rack set inside of a disposable he avy-gauge foil pan. For lo nger cooking times, add wate r to the foil pan to keep dr ippings from burning.
Indirect grilling produces more of a roasting effect. Heat rises, reflects off the lid and inside surfaces of the grill, and slowly cooks the food evenly on all sides. The circulating heat works much like a convection oven, so there’s no need to turn the food. Use the indirect method for foods that require 25 minutes or more of grilling time or for foods that are so delicate that direct exposure to heat would dry, scorch or disintegrate them.
Pro tip For longer cooking times, add water to the drip pan to keep the drippings from burning.
On a gas grill Preheat the grill with all the burners on high, then adjust the burners on each side of the food to the desired temperature. Turn off the burner directly below the food.
On a charcoal grill Arrange hot coals evenly on either side of the grate. Set the grate over the coals and place food on it, centered over the drip pan. Cover with lid and lift it only to baste or check for doneness.
Ideal for
Whole turkeys
Leg of lamb
Roasts
Fish
Desserts
Foods with sugary sauces, glazes or marinades
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GRILLING GUIDE Food cooking times can be affected by type of grill used, cut of food, altitude and weather, but there are general guidelines you can follow to take the guesswork out of grilling. To ensure meat and fish are safe for eating, measure the internal temperature with a food thermometer. Ground beef should be cooked to a minimum of 160 degrees; poultry to 165 degrees; pork to 145 degrees, and seafood to 145 degrees.
BEEF HAMBURGER Size: ¾-inch thick Time: 8-10 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once FILET MIGNON STEAK ■ Size: 1-inch thick Time: 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once ■ Size: 1½-inches thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 4-6 minutes, indirect high heat ■ Size: 2-inches thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 8-10 minutes, indirect high heat FLANK STEAK Size: ¾-inch thick Time: 8-10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once FLAT IRON STEAK Size: 1-inch thick Time: 8-10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once HANGER STEAK Size: 1-inch thick Time: 8-10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once HOT DOG Size: 4 oz Time: 5-7 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
PORTERHOUSE STEAK ■ Size: 1-inch thick Time: 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once ■ Size: 1½-inch thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes, direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 4-6 minutes, indirect high heat ■ Size: 2-inches thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes, direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 8-10 minutes, indirect high heat RIB EYE STEAK ■ Size: 1-inch thick Time: 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once ■ Size: 1½-inch thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 4-6 minutes, indirect high heat ■ Size: 2-inches thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 8-10 minutes, indirect high heat RIB ROAST, boneless Size: 5–6 lbs Time: 1¼-1¾ hours Indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F)
TENDERLOIN, whole Size: 3½–4 lbs Time: Sear 15 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning a quarter every 4 minutes; grill 20-30 minutes, indirect medium heat TOP SIRLOIN Size: 1½-inches thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 4-6 minutes, indirect high heat TRI-TIP ROAST Size: 2–2½ lbs Time: Sear 10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once; grill 20-30 minutes, indirect medium heat VEAL RIB CHOP Size: 1-inch thick Time: 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once
RIB ROAST, with bone Size: 8 lbs Time: Sear 10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once; grill 2 1⁄3-3 hours, indirect low heat (250° to 300°F) SKIRT STEAK Size: ½-inch thick Time: 4-6 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once
KEBAB Size: 1-inch cubes Time: 4-6 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once
STRIP LOIN ROAST, boneless Size: 4–5 lbs Time: Sear 10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once; grill 40-50 minutes, indirect medium heat
NEW YORK STRIP STEAK ■ Size: 1-inch thick Time: 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once ■ Size: 1½-inch thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 4-6 minutes, indirect high heat ■ Size: 2-inch thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 8-10 minutes, indirect high heat
T-BONE STEAK ■ Size: 1-inch thick Time: 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once ■ Size: 1½-inch thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 4-6 minutes, indirect high heat ■ Size: 2-inches thick Time: Sear 6-8 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 8-10 minutes, indirect high heat
Broiling is the term us ed when the he at source com es from above. Grilli ng is the term used when the heat comes from below.
Pro tip Let roasts, larger cuts of meat and thick steaks and chops rest 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
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BRATWURST, pre-cooked Size: 3 oz link Time: 10-12 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning every few minutes
CHICKEN BREAST, bone-in Size: 10–12 oz Time: 3-5 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F); 20-30 minutes, indirect medium heat
LOIN ROAST, bone-in Size: 3–5 lbs Time: 1¼-1¾ hours Indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F)
CHICKEN BREAST, boneless, skinless Size: 6–8 oz Time: 8-12 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
LOIN ROAST, boneless Size: 2½ lbs Time: Sear 15-20 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning occasionally; grill 30-40 minutes, indirect medium heat
CHICKEN DRUMSTICK, bone-in Size: 3–4 oz Time: 6-10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F); 30 minutes, indirect medium heat
PORK CHOP, boneless or bone-in ■ Size: 1-inch thick Time: 8-10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once ■ Size: 1¼-inches thick Time: Sear 6 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once; grill 4-6 minutes, indirect high heat
CHICKEN THIGH MEAT, ground Size: ¾-inch thick Time: 12-14 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once CHICKEN THIGH, bone-in Size: 5–6 oz Time: Sear 6-10 minutes, Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F); grill 30 minutes, indirect medium heat
PORK SHOULDER, boneless Size: 5–6 lbs Time: 5-7 hours Indirect low heat (250° to 300°F)
CHICKEN THIGH, boneless, skinless Size: 4 oz Time: 8-10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
RIBS, BABY BACK Size: 1½–2 lbs Time: 3-4 hours Indirect low heat (250° to 300°F)
CHICKEN WING Size: 2–3 oz Time: 5-8 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F); 30-35 minutes, indirect medium heat
RIBS, COUNTRY STYLE, bone-in Size: 1-inch thick Time: 45-50 minutes, Indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F) RIBS, COUNTRY STYLE, boneless Size: 1-inch thick Time: 2-15 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once SPARERIBS, Size: 2½–3½ lbs Time: 3-4 hours Indirect low heat (250° to 300°F) TENDERLOIN Size: 1 lb Time: 15-20 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning every 5 minutes
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CHICKEN, whole Size: 4–5 lbs Time: 1¼-1½ hours Indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F) CHICKEN, leg Size: 10–12 oz Time: Sear 8-10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F); grill 40-50 minutes, indirect medium heat TURKEY BREAST, boneless Size: 2½ lbs Time: 1-1¼ hours Indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F) TURKEY, whole, unstuffed Size: 10–12 lbs Time: 2½-3½ hours Indirect low heat (250° to 350°F)
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THE SCIENCE The distinctive roasted aroma and flavor that results from grilling comes from a chemical process called the Maillard reaction. It typically occurs when foods reach temperatures hotter than about 300 degrees. The heat triggers a chemical reaction in the food between amino acids and simple sugars that creates hundreds of flavor compounds, giving the food a brown color, and more importantly, a rich flavor. The Maillard reaction occurs in many foods that are cooked or processed, not just grilled items, including roasted coffee beans, toast, beer, chocolate and raisins.
IS IT SAFE TO CONSUME GRILLED FOODS? Scientists have suggested a possible link between grilled food and cancer. But none recommend that you give up grilling. That’s because there are ways to grill safely while still being mindful of your health. A University of Minnesota study found that regularly consuming welldone or charred meat potentially increased people’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 60 percent. The chemicals that form in grilled meats also have been linked to an increased risk of breast, colon, liver, skin, lung, prostate and other cancers. When meat chars, chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are released. At the same time, smoke that forms from meat juice dripping on hot coals or grates contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Both have been categorized as carcinogens and can cause changes in DNA that can lead to cancer.
HEALTH BENEFITS Grilling can be a low-calorie method of cooking, since fat drips off the food as it cooks. Reduced fat intake helps in weight management and can help lower bad cholesterol levels. Because grilling often involves short cooking times, foods such as fruits and vegetables lose a minimal amount of vitamins.
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Tips for healthy grilling Grill fruits and vegetables. PAHs and HCAs don’t form on fruits and vegetables. Grill lean meats. Fish and chicken have lower levels of the amino acids that lead to HCA production. And limiting the amount of fat that drips off a cut of meat prevents flare-ups, which produce smoke and PAHs. Marinate. Soaking food in wine, vinegar or fruit juice for at least 30 minutes or dousing it with honey, garlic, onions, herbs or spices has been shown to dramatically reduce the formation of HCAs. Downsize. Prepare smaller portions of meat, poultry and seafood to cut down on cooking time. Make kebabs, for instance, rather than a steak or fillet. Flip frequently. Studies have shown flipping food can reduce HCSs by up to 95 percent. Clean your grill. Scraping your grill every time you finish cooking can reduce the amount of carcinogenic residue that builds up on it.
Artichoke heart Size: Halved Time: Boil 10-12 minutes Grill 4-6 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
Mushroom, shiitake or button Size: Whole Time: 8-10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
Asparagus Size: ½-inch diameter Time: 6-8 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once or twice
Onion Size: ½-inch slices Time: 8-12 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once or twice
Beet Size: 6 oz Time: 1-1½ hours Indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F)
ONION Size: Halved Time: 35-40 minutes, indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F)
Bell pepper Size: Whole Time: 10-15 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning occasionally
Potato, new Size: Halved Time: 15-20 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning occasionally
Carrot Size: 1-inch diameter Time: Boil 4-6 minutes; grill 3-5 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning occasionally
Potato, russet n Size: ½-inch slices Time: Simmer 3 minutes; grill 6-8 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once n Size: Whole Time: 45-60 minutes Indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F)
Cherry tomatoes Size: Whole Time: 2-4 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once Corn, husked Size: 1 ear Time: 10-15 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning occasionally Corn, in husk Size: 1 ear Time: 25-30 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning occasionally Eggplant Size: ½-inch slices Time: 8-10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once Fennel Size: ¼-inch slices Time: 10-12 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once Garlic Size: Whole Time: 45-60 minutes Indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F) Mushroom, portabello, Size: Whole Time: 10-15 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
Scallions Size: Whole Time: 3-4 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once Squash, acorn Size: Halved Time: 40-60 minutes, Indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F) Sweet potato n Size: ¼-inch slices Time: 8-10 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once n Size: Whole Time: 50-60 minutes, indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F) Tomato* n Size: Halved Time: 6-8 minutes Direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once n Size: Whole Time: 8-10 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once Zucchini n Size: ½-inch slices Time: 3-5 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once n Size: Halved Time: 4-6 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
seafood Clams Size: 2–3 oz Time: 6-8 minutes, direct high heat (450° to 550°F); discard any that do not open Fish fillet or steak Size: 1-inch thick Time: 5-10 minutes, direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once Fish n Size: Whole, 1 lb Time: 15-20 minutes, indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F) n Size: 2–2 ½ lbs Time: 20-30 minutes, indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F) n Size: 3 lbs Time: 30-45 minutes, indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F) Lobster tail Size: 6 oz Time: 7-11 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once Mussels Size: 1–2 oz Time: 5-6 minutes, direct high heat (450° to 550°F); discard any that do not open Oysters Size: 3–4 oz Time: 2-4 minutes, direct high heat (450° to 550°F) Scallop Size: 1½ oz Time: 4-6 minutes, direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once Shrimp Size: 1 oz Time: 2-4 minutes Direct high heat (450° to 550°F), turning once
fruit* Apple n Size: ½-inch slices Time: 4-6 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once n Size: Whole Time: 35-40 minutes, indirect medium heat (350° to 450°F) Apricot, banana Size: Halved Time: 6-8 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once Nectarine, peach Size: Halved Time: 8-10 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once Pear Size: Halved Time: 10-12 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once Pineapple Size: ½-inch slices Time: 4-8 minutes, direct medium heat (350° to 450°F), turning once
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Why a solar company left Nevada Senior vice president of sales for Vivint calls NV Energy ‘the worst’ utility he’s worked with By Kyle Roerink Staff Writer
In July, the Utah-based rooftop solar company Vivint said it was moving to Nevada — promising new jobs and economic development in the Las Vegas Valley. A month later, the company said it was backing out of the state. The reason: A shakeup in the policy known as net metering, which gives rooftop solar customers a credit for providing the power grid with solar energy. The regulatory climate around the policy has been a roller-coaster ride for rooftop solar companies operating in the state. After months of warning by NV Energy, the state’s public utility, the solar cap that limits participation in net metering maxed out. As a result, the Public Utilities Commission came up with a temporary solution to keep the solar rooftop industry alive while it vets price structures for solar customers. NV Energy wants new fees, a reduction in the credit’s value and a first-of-its-kind demand charge on solar customers in return for permanently removing the cap. Allred Uncertainty surrounding the policy has driven rallies and a regulatory battle unseen inside the state’s Public Utilities Commission while regulators work to find a long-term solution. It also drove Vivint out of the market. The Sunday spoke with Chance Allred, Vivint senior vice president of sales, to talk about the company’s decision to stay out of Nevada. How much investment did you make in Nevada? I don’t have the total dollar amount. But it is a big number. We got a warehouse and moved in the inventory. We hired 40 employees and paid them to move here. We were looking to ramp up there and were excited. If you look at the state’s environment for clean, renewable energy, it is one of the best in the country. We were excited but then surprised to hear about the cap. We had to pay to have those em-
Vivint workers install solar panels on the rooftop of a home. The company secured a warehouse in Nevada and moved in inventory, but it pulled out of the state amid a controversy over capping the policy known as net metering. (courtesy of vivint)
ployees relocate. Would you come back to Nevada if NV Energy’s current proposal wins approval in the PUC? I do not see us coming back to the state with that. It is one of the worst in the country. I don’t think we’ve seen one worse than that. That proposal is an abuse of the regulatory system. Around 0.75 percent of NV Energy customers participate in net metering, giving the industry a lot of room to grow. What do you think the state’s threshold is for rooftop solar? I don’t see any reason to have a threshold. Consumers should have a choice. They are getting credits and creating energy locally. This is a business model that challenges utility companies while using the utility’s infrastructure to its benefit. Did utilities ignore it until it was too late?
Look at the current utilities and they are a monopoly. Our stance is consumer choice and energy independence. Consumers can now get electricity for cheaper than dirty power that’s been used for 130plus years. The sun can produce enough energy in a day to meet the world’s demand for a year. The tech is now cheap in places like Nevada, where that could be a reality. Many rooftop solar companies compete on the New York Stock exchange. But now they teamed up and formed coalitions to fight utilities across the country. It is rare to see that type of pact for so long. What is the significance of this? Between the big rooftop solar companies, we only represent half of the market. The rest are small, kind of locally owned companies. But this is a customer’s-choice issue rather than the companies. The citizens of the communities of the state are be-
ing prohibited from choice. They are being prohibited from clean technology. Nevada would have been the 13th state in which you operate. Have you ever seen a battle over solar like the one currently playing out in Nevada? I would say it is similar to Arizona. Does anything else compare? No. From what you’ve studied and heard about NV Energy, how do you compare it to other utilities in terms of the way they play ball? From the states we’re in, so far they are the worst. There are others around the country that haven’t taken the draconian approach. Why did Warren Buffett buy NV Energy in December 2013? Likely because it is a highly regulated monopoly.
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Drought is taming wild horses Lack of food has made horses dependent on human kindness By Jackie Valley staff writer
The beige mare’s skin stretched tightly over her ribs as she grazed at Oliver Ranch. It’s the temporary holding area for the wild horses the Bureau of Land Management rounded up at the end of August to save from the drought that’s parching the American West. Given the horse’s emaciated frame — protruding bones and no visible fat on her neck or around her tail — BLM officials assessed her condition as a one of nine, the most dire. Healthy horses are a five or six, said Karla Norris, assistant district manager for the BLM’s Southern Nevada District Office. “It’s just sad,” Norris said, peering into a pen housing multiple sick horses. “That’s no way to live.” Starting in late August, the BLM rounded up 201 wild horses from the Cold Creek range northwest of Las Vegas to keep them from starving. Twenty-eight were euthanized. The horses were kept near Red Rock National Conservation Area before being taken to a private facility in Utah, where they will be rehabilitated for adoption or life on off-range pastures. A 1971 law requires the BLM to protect wild horses as “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West.” But the symbolism cuts both ways. The situation of today’s wild horses mirrors that of many people in the modern West: clinging to a frontier mentality but dependent on the federal government to provide resources — water, most obviously. “They’ve lost the ability to forage for food,” Norris said. “They are not wild horses anymore.” Well-meaning people feed the horses illegally — apples, peanut butter-andjelly sandwiches, gummy bears, Cheetos — even going so far as to drop off bales of hay. Because of the drought, the horses’ grazing lands have been stripped of vegetation, forcing them to eat the bark off
Wild horses were rounded up into an enclosure at Oliver Ranch near Red Rock Canyon. (photos by STEVE MARCUS/staff)
Joshua trees. Like city pigeons cooing for bread crumbs, the horses have come to expect sustenance from humans, a dependency the BLM used in its favor. The bureau put out food and gathered the horses in days, more quickly than originally expected. “These (horses) are so acclimated to people that when we put out hay and water, it was like putting out a ‘free buffet’ sign,” Norris said. Some wild horse advocates, including Darcy Grizzle, who has documented and photographed the Cold Creek herd for six years, support the roundup. Grizzle said that although it was difficult to watch, the move was necessary. “They were going to die,” she said. Other disagree. Arlene Gawne, president of the Spring Mountain Alliance, argues that only half of the horses should have been rounded up. The younger, healthier ones could have found new territory, she said. The Spring Mountain Alliance has advocated for birth control to keep the herd’s population in line, but the BLM has not adopted the idea. And the roundup isn’t finished. BLM officials announced this month they had identified more horses in Cold Creek that were in poor condition. It’s unknown how long the second roundup will continue. Nevada’s wild horses now are a symbol of what the natural world has become: irrevocably transformed by humans. “Please don’t feed them,” Grizzle said. “Let them be wild.” For the horses in Cold Creek, it’s likely too late.
Malnourished wild horses, and those showing signs of rain rot, above, were rounded up near Cold Creek. Some were euthanized, while others will be rehabilitated in Utah.
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the difference between riding and driving Motorcycles and cars may share the road, but riding a motorcycle and driving a car are very different experiences. Driving often is more destination oriented, while riding can be a full-sensory experience in itself. ¶ Every time a rider gets on a motorcycle, he or she needs to channel different types of focus and concentration.
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Riders should search and scan the road constantly, looking for anything that might affect their control or safety. That includes knowing what’s on either side of you as well as behind you. The three things to look for continually are: traffic devices and markings, road characteristics and conditions and other road users.
Riders should be able to evaluate quickly, draw conclusions and anticipate actions based on their continual observations. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation recommends that riders assume the worst while riding to maximize safety.
how to stay safe while riding a motorcycle A common safety technique for riders is to ride like you are invisible (while still making yourself visible to others, of course). This means riders should practice extreme defensive riding and assume no one can see them on the road. Adopting the mindset of invisibility can make riders more likely to notice risks. Regardless, riders should always wear reflective clothing and make their presence known.
The physical reaction Riding a motorcycle is a much more physically demanding activity than driving a car. Maneuvering a motorcycle requires your brain and body to work together in more complex and cognitively challenging ways. Furthermore, the body positioning for riders versus drivers commands a different type of attention. When you’re in a car, you typically sit comfortably and slightly reclined, whereas some motorcycles, such as sport bikes, require riders to sit up with their chest forward, engaging the brain for action.
The cognitive reaction Awareness and judgment are as important as technical riding skills. Between the mind’s demands, the sensory experience and the rider’s vulnerability, motorcycling can cause a swell of chemicals in the brain, specifically adrenaline and endorphins. Despite this, it’s important to stay focused and not distracted by passing thoughts.
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A car driver’s perspective Drivers tend not to notice motorcyclists easily. That’s because of inattention blindness. When a person is driving, his or her brain is so focused on the task at hand, the person essentially has blinders up to objects that aren’t other cars moving in predictable ways. People are less likely to notice what they aren’t looking for. Drivers who are focused solely on driving and who aren’t splitting their concentration on conversations, phones, thoughts and other distractions are more likely to see motorcyclists and less likely to cause crashes.
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The sensory reaction Beyond sitting position, being on a motorcycle tends to require more attentiveness to the environment. In a car, you’re unlikely to feel every bump in the road or the full force of the wind breezing past your ears. On a motorcycle, you’re much more connected to what’s happening around you. For many riders, that is part of what makes riding so freeing: You’re one with the road. But it also is what makes riders so physically vulnerable. They don’t have as many layers of protection as drivers in a car do in the event of a crash.
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Jeff Victor, president of the Fremont Street Experience, makes a few remarks before unveiling SlotZilla in 2012. (Staff file)
He kept the party going on Fremont Street
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Viva Vision video canopy. Broads Steakhouse at the Now, something always Plaza. Episode 8 is titled, is happening on Fremont “My Toughest Case.” Street. Which case would that “We wanted it to feel like be? we are throwing a party ev“Everybody is asking ery night,” Victor said. “And that,” Goodman said. “It’s the major events have been funny. There has been a huge on Fremont Street. If lot of curiosity about this John you look at Halloween, St. one.” Katsilometes Patrick’s Day, we have some And that’s the answer. of the biggest parties in the He’s not saying. Even the country on those nights. management team at New Year’s Eve has grown from one Oscar’s Steakhouse, including General night to five, depending on what day of Manager Jason Gordon, isn’t being the week New Year’s Eve falls.” informed of the specific subject. Nearly 15 million tourists descend Typically, the wait staff likes to know on Fremont Street each year, and that what to feature on the dinner menu so doesn’t count the locals who regularly it can appeal to the person or people on visit. whom Goodman focuses. But Goodman Victor isn’t moving far from his home has not yet even given a hint for this base, either talk. The dinner is to be a three-course “I’ll be remaining very close to home themed affair, so Goodman will need here,” he said. to get that information to the kitchen sometime before 6:30 p.m. Thursday. n The Oscar Dinner Series, which But right now, his only clue is, “All stars former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar lies matter.” That’s it. Goodman in a presentation centering “It’s a very good story and a very good on the life and times of Oscar Goodcase,” Goodman said. “It happened man, now is presented with episodic years ago, but it’s very timely today.” titles. With this his eighth presentation, it The next talk is set for 6:30 p.m. might seem Goodman has picked clean Thursday at Oscar’s Beef Booze &
the best of his best stories. But that is not the case. As he says, “There are a lot of stories in my life that have not been told.” n Workers building the Las Vegas Arena poured the concrete floor of the venue in the early morning hours of Sept. 9, with 40 trucks lumbering into the venue for an event dubbed #IceFloorPour on social media — an indication of residents’ wish for an NHL team for the arena. But the MGM Resorts’ venture isn’t the only venue undergoing widespread construction. The Thomas & Mack Center’s $72 million overhaul is well underway. All of the seats have been removed from the 32-year-old arena and more than half have been replaced. The new capacity will be slightly less than the previous 18,776 for basketball, as space to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act is being added. Restrooms and concession stands are expected to be finished by the first week of October. New WiFi access is being installed, too, and the construction crew is reporting no delays. The project should be about finished by the time the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo returns Dec. 3.
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Between one quarter and one half of a person’s body weight is made up of muscle.
FRAMING WITHIN OUR BODIES The human body has approximately 900 ligaments.
While some may think of movement as something that is coordinated between the brain and the bones, it requires an entire supporting cast of soft tissue. For the body to be able to move, tendons, muscles and ligaments all must snap into action at once. “Basically, muscles, tendons and ligaments work together to provide movement and stability in the skeletal system,” said Blair Tompkins, a physical and occupational therapist at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center.
MUSCLES What are they? Muscles are made of bundles of elastic, fibrous tissue that provide force, strength and motion to the body. Unlike the tissues that comprise ligaments and tendons, muscle tissue is built to stretch significantly. There are three types of muscles 1. Skeletal muscles Control voluntary movement, such as walking or running, and always are connected to bone Examples Muscles in arms, legs, abdomen, back 2. Smooth muscles Move involuntarily and control internal functions, such as breathing and digestion Examples Blood vessels, bladder, gastrointestinal tract 3. Cardiac muscles Muscles in your heart that are controlled involuntarily
There are more than 600 skeletal muscles in the body.
HOW DO I PREVENT INJURIES? The best way to keep muscles, tendons and ligaments safe and in good, working condition is to maintain a healthy level of daily activity. Because all of the tissues work together, it’s important to care for them as a complete system, not as individual components. “The best way to think about strengthening tendons and ligaments is through the general strengthening of your muscles,” Tompkins said. “The blood supply to your muscles is far better than to tendons and ligaments, so as your muscles get stronger, your tendons also become stronger and your ligaments become more supportive.” Like tendons, skeletal muscles can be strained when muscle fibers tear. This is referred to as a pulled muscle. Such an injury usually is not serious and can be healed at home.
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LIGAMENTS
CONNECT BONE TO BONE
Ligaments are made of fibrous collagen tissue that connects bones together at the joint to stabilize the joint, support the bones and prevent the bones from grinding into each other. Ligaments have a limited amount of stretching ability, which protects joints from injury.
TENDONS
CONNECT MUSCLE TO BONE
Tendons also are made of fibrous collagen tissue. Their job is to be the force between muscle and bone. Each muscle has a tendon attached to the end of it, which then connects to a bone. “When the muscle contracts, the tendon pulls the bone into action,” Tompkins said. Tendons are not designed to stretch very much, in order to protect the muscle.
If all your muscles pulled together in one direction, they could lift 25 tons.
There are approximately 4,000 tendons in the human body, but the exact count depends on a person’s size and muscle mass.
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPRAINS AND STRAINS? The main difference has to do with location. Muscles and tendons can be strained, whereas ligaments can be sprained.
Sprains These usually are small, partial tears in a ligament, but they also can be complete tears. Mild sprains usually heal over time, whereas severe sprains with complete tears can require surgery. Strains Muscles and tendons are subject to strains, which are partial or full tears in the tissue, often caused by overuse or injury. Typically, these strains are mild and can heal at home, although more severe strains may require physical therapy or rehab.
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In 2006, the Palms’ Fantasy Tower opened the Playboy Club, where Playboy Bunnies worked as blackjack dealers and cocktail waitresses.
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where have the bunnies gone? T
By Samantha Rea | special to the sunday
he Playboy Club opened in Las Vegas in October 2006 on the 52nd floor of the Fantasy Tower at the Palms. It was the first official Playboy Club in the United States since 1988, and at the time, the only Playboy Club in the world. ¶ Crystal chandeliers hung over blackjack tables, and Playboy magazine spreads papered the walls. The bunny costumes were designed by Roberto Cavalli, and the bunnies themselves had been selected from thousands of women nationwide. Those chosen worked as dealers, cocktail waitress and hostesses. ¶ The club regularly hosted events with Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and his playmates, but business floundered in the club’s latter years. Ultimately, it closed in June 2012. ¶ What happened to the bunnies? As a former bunny myself, from Playboy Club London, I initiated a bunny hunt to find out what the women are doing now.
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Jill de los Reyes
I’d been featured in Playboy magazine and worked at the Playboy Club for a few months in 2010. I was a cocktail bunny; I served drinks. “One of my best memories was when a group from Atlanta won $20,000 and invited me to gamble with them. They gave me $500, and I won $1,000, but they made me play until I lost it all. They actually became good friends and now visit me everywhere I work. “After the Playboy Club, I went to Marquee as a go-go dancer. Playboy had only 10 tables; I wanted to work at a larger venue. Marquee featured me on a billboard and took me to Utah for the Sundance Festival. “Now I work at Drai’s doing bottle service, and I’m buying a house. I have a degree in fashion design, so in the future, I might do something with that. “It’s wilder at Drai’s — there are champagne showers, and there’s more energy — but it’s not as glamorous as at Playboy. I miss my bunny costume. It was painful, but it was really cute.”
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Nicole Rodriguez
I was one of the original bunnies. I auditioned at the Palms in August 2006 and got a call on Sept. 5. I had to move to Las Vegas and be ready to start training on the 10th. I came from California, and they put me up for four weeks at the Palms. “I was a blackjack dealer and was given intensive training for eight hours a day at Blackjack Bootcamp. “I was sad when the club closed because I felt like it was the end of an era. I was surprised, too, because I felt like it would have lasted longer. “I left Las Vegas to come back to Los Angeles for acting and dancing. Now I run my own skin-care business. I have an aesthetician’s license and I make my own scrubs. I’m still acting, too. “As a bunny, I worked 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. — it was brutal. Now I have a regular sleep schedule — that’s my dramatic life change.”
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Patty McNeil
I was a blackjack dealer from 2006 to 2010. Most of my memories are of the girls; we had a really good relationship. “We did potlucks where we’d bring in food to share. There was an employee break room in the basement, but the bunnies had a suite on the 51st floor, beneath the club. We’d ‘TP’ each other’s dressing areas — cover the place in toilet paper and Post-it notes. One day, half the room was covered in plastic cups; there were more each time we came back from break. They were probably mad at us for wasting so many cups. “I left before the club closed, as had a lot of the original bunnies. A lot of us expected it, but it was sad. It was the end of an era in our lives. You miss seeing those people every day, but we stay in touch. Thank God for social media. “After I left Playboy, I bartended while I finished my degree. The Playboy name helped me get a bar job, but when I started office work, I played it down. “Now, I’m a medical scribe. I went back to school when I was at Playboy and did a degree in biology. I just applied to grad school to be a physician’s assistant. “Going to a day job is strange — not having to spend hours getting ready. I used to wear a corset, and now I wear scrubs. Working as a bunny, no one expected you to be smart. Now I’m in the medical field, and no one expects you to be pretty.”
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Charity Mays
I opened the Playboy Club in October 2006 and left in December 2010. I was a blackjack dealer. I didn’t want to learn roulette; it meant you had less chance of going home early. “The girls are my biggest and best memory. It was like a sorority. On our breaks, we’d eat and have fun. Everyone helped each other get ready. It was like a sisterhood. Members would send us chocolate fountains, magnums of Dom Perignon and food. “I enjoyed dealing cards, and I left Playboy to gain more experience in the gaming industry. I never wanted to be just a pretty face; I took pride in my job. If you’re dealing high stakes, you can’t be adding with your fingers and toes. When the players tried to tell me a payout, I’d say, “I know that. Don’t let the blonde hair fool you!” “I moved to Caesars to deal blackjack there. It was less money, but I didn’t have to wear a bunny costume. It was so uncomfortable, I used to call it the torture chamber. “I’m more relaxed now. I don’t have to think so much about my appearance. As a bunny, our tans, nails and makeup had to be immaculate, and we were weighed and measured every three months. I used to get anxiety.”
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Jackie Unterreiner
I’d been working in marketing as a spokesmodel. I wanted a cool, exciting Las Vegas job, and the Palms was the hottest casino at the time. Five thousand girls tried out to be bunnies. It was special, coveted. “I worked there in 2006 and 2007. I started a few months after the club opened, and I stayed for a year. I was a blackjack dealer and remember dealing high-stakes games when I’d had only one month of training. “One night, Paris Hilton went home with my bunny ears. I was so mad. It’s hard to get a pair that fit right. I had just worn them in and angled the ears how I wanted them. My boss came into the break room and said, ‘I need some ears now!’ We all held back, and she said, ‘I don’t care who, but somebody give me your ears.’ I gave her mine, and she gave them to Paris Hilton. It’s funny now, but at the time, it was the end of the world. “I’d already left when the club closed, but I did feel sad. Working there was one of the coolest, most exciting and unique experiences of my life. I couldn’t make it to the final party, and I’ll always feel sad about that. “Now I’m a full-time massage therapist with my own company. I always wanted to do something in health care to better people’s lives. “The year I spent at Playboy, I earned the most I’d ever earned. But when I did my taxes, I realized I had $10,000 of beauty expenses. I spent so much on eyelashes, hair extensions and makeup. I felt so ugly without it, I even put on false eyelashes in the daytime to go to the store. I was so hard on myself. Now, I’m much more low-key and natural. I focus on inner beauty more than outer beauty.”
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Natasha Wicks
I wanted to be a bunny because it was the job to have. Everyone knows the Playboy brand. Being a part of it was a real honor. “I worked at the club in 2008 and 2009 for about a year as a bunny hostess. I would greet every guest and walk around schmoozing. When celebrities had a table, the other hostess bunny and I would sit and talk to them. “I was so excited when swimmer Michael Phelps came to the Palms. It was right after he’d won eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics. I showed him my Michael Phelps dance, which was basically me impersonating his warm-up before swimming. He thought it was so funny, he asked a manager to send me and a bunny of my choosing down to dine with him and his friends. It was such a fun night. He was a genuinely nice guy. “I already had left Playboy when it closed, but I was bummed to hear it. Those clubs have so much history. “I planned to move to L.A. for acting and modeling work, but a month later, I won the UFC/ Maxim Octagon Girl Search so I stayed in Las Vegas after all. Now I’m the face of Kountermove, the Fantasy MMA company, and an Invicta FC ring girl. I’m also a sponsored long-distance runner, and I had my first child this year, so I’m a mommy, too. “My life is so different and just continues to get better. Being a full-time mommy is so rewarding and so much fun, but I still love acting, modeling and competing, and I don’t plan on retiring anytime soon.”
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Heidi Wheeler
I was living in West Hollywood and went to the bunny casting at the mansion on a whim. I got hired and moved to Las Vegas a month later. I opened the Playboy Club in October 2006 and worked there until October 2009. I was a bunny blackjack dealer. I dealt the first hand of blackjack to Hugh Hefner at the grand opening! The Playboy Club absolutely gave me some of the best years of my life. I spent two fantastic New Year’s Eves there. Players would send champagne and food to the Bunny Hut dressing room, and it was so much fun spending those times with friends. Working at Playboy was never really like working. The original bunnies and I will always share a special bond that no one else will understand. It was very sad to see the club close. I actually went to closing night. It was bittersweet to have been there the day it opened and the day it closed. For me, it was the end of an era — for Playboy Club, Las Vegas and myself. I left Playboy to move back to my hometown of Wichita, Kan. I was there for two years, then moved back to Las Vegas in 2011. I now live in Denver and am a marketing executive for WINC Winery.”
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The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.
Rouge (A849965)
Dolly (A859034)
Oksana
Ronald
Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Pit bull terrier Description: This gorgeous girl is eager for a companion to take her on walks and teach her new tricks. Adoption Fee: $105
Age: 2-year-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Dolly is a sweet girl who loves being petted. She is waiting for a new best friend to chat and snuggle with. Adoption Fee: $25
Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Miniature pinscher Description: Oksana is young, peppy and fun-loving. She enjoys other dogs and likes to know what is happening in her home and yard. Adoption Fee: $60
Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Ronald willingly shows affection and greets his companions at the door at every return. He also comes running when he’s called. Adoption Fee: $40
Patch (A857744)
Guaga (A794618)
Andrew
Carly and Donald
Age: 4-year-old male Breed: Domestic longhair Description: Patch is shy but has a lot of love to give. With time and gentle attention, this sweet boy will warm up and be your new best friend. Adoption Fee: $25
Age: 9-year-old male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Guaga is a sweet and outgoing boy who loves playtime. His ears perk up when he sees his friends. Adoption Fee: $155
Age: 3-month-old neutered male Breed: Blue-grey shorthair kitten Description: Andrew has happy feet when he rests comfortably in your lap. He has been lovingly raised and socialized in a foster home with cats and dogs since his rescue. Adoption Fee: $70
Age: 9-year-old spayed female and neutered male Breed: Shih Tzus Description: Carly and Donald are sweet siblings, bonded for life. They like other friendly dogs and need regular professional grooming. Adoption Fee: $40 for the pair
Skitters (A857877)
Abby (A857075)
Jeffrey
Fatima
Age: 2-year-old female Breed: Manchester terrier mix Description: Skitters can be shy but warms up quickly with attention. Adoption Fee: $155
Age: 3-year-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Abby needs some time to warm up, but once she does, she is very friendly. She’s the perfect companion for someone looking for a friend to snuggle with. Adoption Fee: $25
Age: 9-year-old neutered male Breed: English bulldog Description: Jeffrey is deeply devoted to those who are kind to him. He is house-trained and good with other dogs. A leisurely lifestyle with daily walks will suit him perfectly. Adoption Fee: $40
Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Rex bunny Description: Fatima is humble and polite. She enjoys people and likes sitting at your side peacefully. Adoption Fee: $25
Animal foundation 702-384-3333 x131 | animalfoundation.com/adopt Animals are assigned a color next to their names indicating location: 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson
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A “buy game” is an important element for any athletics department struggling to make money. Essentially, topshelf programs pay lesser teams to play one game and — presumably — get beaten. Of course, nothing in the contract requires losing, so the ultimate victory comes when a team walks away with the money and a win. UNLV has taken several buy games recently, including this week’s trip to the Big House, where the Rebels are getting more than four touchdowns on the betting board. Here are a few of UNLV’s past and planned buy games and the amount the program received for each:
WATCH THE GAME UNLV football at Michigan WHEN: 9 a.m Sept. 19 TV: Big Ten Network, Cox Cable 312 LINE: Michigan minus-29
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or one afternoon, the UNLV football team will be front and center on one of college football’s largest and most historic stages. It should be a record-setting day for the Rebel program. ¶ A capacity crowd of 109,901 is expected Sept. 19 at Michigan Stadium when the Rebels play the Wolverines on the Big Ten Network. That would break the UNLV record for most fans watching a Rebel game in person and would exceed the total number of fans UNLV drew last season at home. ¶ Regardless of the outcome, it should be a good day for UNLV. In addition to national exposure, during which — if the Rebels hold their own — they’ll continue to impress in coach Tony Sanchez’s debut season, the team is getting a $1 million payday for taking the game.
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Gift days Date: Tuesdays Information: Receive a gift for earning 300 points. Gifts change weekly and include beer mugs and shirts.
Point multipliers Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 15x points on penny reels.
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B Loyal to the Royal Date: Sundays through Thursdays Information: Hit a royal with a maximum coin bet and receive $20 in play on nickels, $40 in play on dimes and $100 in play on quarters. Gift days Date: Tuesdays Information: Receive a gift for earning 300 points. Gifts change weekly and include slippers and loungewear.
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Customer appreciation day Date: Sept. 19 Time: 4-6 p.m. Information: Giveaways, light snacks. 30x point multipliers Date: Thursdays Information: Receive 30x points on your first 500 base points when playing penny reels, reels and video poker. Point multipliers Date: Sept. 20 Information: Receive 15x points on penny reels, 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker and keno. Cash blower Wednesdays Date: Wednesdays Time: 12:30-7 p.m. Information: Players will be chosen by random selection or electronic entries. Rollin’ for Dough Date: Fridays Time: 2-9:30 p.m. Information: Players will be chosen every 30 minutes to win 10x a roll of the dice.
JERRY’S NUGGET
Point multipliers Date: Fridays Information: Swipe your loyalty card at a kiosk to receive up to 5x points on slots and video poker.
SLS
Gift giveaway Date: Sept. 18 Information: Earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points to get a gift. Free play days Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Information: Loyalty card members can earn free play on slots and video poker.
Point multipliers Date: Mondays and Tuesdays Information: Earn 15x points on Buffalo machines, 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker.
Gift card giveaway Date: Mondays and Saturdays Information: Earn a minimum of 150 points on slots or 750 points on video poker to receive a Best Buy gift card.
Slot showdown Date: Thursdays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Receive one entry for earning 50 points. First place is $750.
Point multipliers Date: Mondays and Fridays Information: Earn 3x points on video poker. Guests who make a $40 advance-deposit wager or higher can win up to 1,000 slot points.
Eldorado
Bonus days Date: Tuesdays Information: Receive a 100-coin bonus for hitting designated fourof-a-kinds on video poker. Earn $10 in play for winning $50 or more on slots. Win $75 on a single hand of keno and receive $75 in play.
$88,000 Pigskin Payout drawings Date: Sundays Time: 4-7 p.m. Information: Ten players will be selected during each drawing. The top prize is a $2,500 Best Buy gift card. Players must earn 25 slot or video points or have an average bet of $15 for one hour on a table game.
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State gets needed help to pull children out of darkness
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y some estimates, 1 in 5 elementary-school children in Nevada struggle with behavioral health problems, and about a third of Nevada’s adolescents say they are anxious or depressed. About a quarter of our middle-school students have seriously considered suicide — and among those, about half have tried. Most of us don’t encounter this darkness that wells up in many children. But teachers do, and so do emergency room staffs, and judges and advocates in Family Court. While parents likely know how to enroll their children in soccer and dance, they may well freeze, or panic, when a child shows the first symptoms of mental or emotional anguish. The questions may seem daunting: “Is my child OK? Whom do I ask? Where do I go?” And parents are right to ask, because for now, there is no one place to seek help for a suffering child. A handful of county and state agencies, as well as the
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private medical community, provide services, but there is no one-stop solution, no obvious front door that opens to a coordinated system of help. That soon will change, thanks in large part to the efforts of a state employee you’ve likely never heard of, who, with three others, search for grants — from the federal government, nonprofit organizations, philanthropies and foundations — to make life better for Nevadans. Her name is Sheila Lambert, and in the 1 1/2 years she has been chief of the state Office of Grant Procurement,
Coordination and Management, she and her team have landed more than $100 million in grants. Among them — and the reason we now can expect Nevada to better tend to the needs of its children — is almost $11 million the state Division of Child and Family Services will receive from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Nevada earned the grant on the weight of a 44page application assembled by Lambert and her team, filled with critical data and persuasive arguments from the child and family services department. The crux of the proposal dealt with realigning the state’s approach in caring for children who are mentally disturbed. Until now, it has been a mash-up of social service agencies and organizations, with many services handled directly by the state itself. There was no single home base, no starting point where parents could begin their journey. Rather, it was a maze with multiple entry points and no clear path
to the next step. The new strategy calls for services to be provided through local resources, with the state taking a back-seat oversight and coordination role. And importantly, there will be no wrong door to enter. Every social worker, school nurse, juvenile courts judge, private therapist and emergency room intake aide will be coordinated in the system and know how to direct parents to a starting point. The maze will become linear. “For now, we’ve been operating in our own silos, and there hasn’t been any one structure to oversee all the different providers,” said Kelly Wooldridge, deputy administrator of the state Division of Child and Family Services. With the grant, “we will be able to help the families get access more quickly to the services they need.” This is evidence of a state bureaucracy — no, make that real, caring people — doing everything possible to help children in crisis.
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and Jennifer Burkhart, known as Square Shooting, photographed 25 buildings of significance downtown. Opening reception 5-7 p.m., free, Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St., second floor, 702-229-4631. *Also: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MondayFriday through Nov. 19
Sunday Salutations: Join the LuluLemon team for a yoga session. 9:30 a.m., free, LuluLemon Athletica Downtown Summerlin, 1875 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 170, 702-240-4175. Prince Jonah Kuhio Ho’olaule’a and Pacific Islands Festival: Founded and organized by the Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club, the festival honors the rich heritage and culture of the Pacific Islands. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free, Henderson Events Plaza, 200 Water St., 702-267-2171.
Combate America: The first U.S. Hispanic Mixed Martial Arts franchise, founded by UFC co-creator Campbell McLaren, will kick off its “Road to the Championship” series. The main event will see Ramiro “Junior” Hernandez take on Max Ceniceros. 6 p.m., $15-$100, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St., 702-3882100.
Laura Taylor Trio: The jazz pianist and composer will perform with David Loeb and Bob Sachs. 2-4 p.m., $12-$15, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.
Monday, September 14 Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Kai Lemongrass Ginger Shochu 1 1/2 oz Ty Ku Cucumber Sake Fresh cucumber slice for garnish Method
Stir the ingredients in a mixing glass filled with ice. Strain into a chilled, 7 oz. martini glass and garnish with a cucumber slice.
Prepare for a delicious pairing of Japanese sake and shochu (or soju). Sake is a clean-tasting, slightly sweet rice alcohol made by a fermentation process. In this incarnation, the cucumber flavor gives the drink an extra crispness and smooth finish. Kai Lemongrass Ginger Shochu, a distilled rice spirit, has notes of lemon and warm ginger. The duo blend into a cocktail that is refreshing, light and pleasantly complex. Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Wine & Spirits.
Crochet Crew: Learn how to crochet. Join this monthly class to make fun creations. Supplies are provided. 4-5 p.m., free, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-3710. Yoga and flexibility class: Improve your flexibility and strength, and learn how to live a more balanced lifestyle. 4:305:30 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-5073630.
Tuesday, September 15 Fiber arts workshop: Work on projects, learn new techniques and collaborate with like-minded people. Enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3866. Medicare information session: Representatives from the Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program will discuss benefits, premiums, deductibles and copays, how to file a claim, how to detect and report Medicare fraud, caregiver protection and more. 2-3 p.m., free, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-507-3940. Tech Art Studio: Learn the basics of DJing, including scratching, mixing and lighting, in a hands-on, interactive class. 3-5 p.m., free,
The Neon Boneyard Park will be the site of a food and drink tasting Sept. 19, featuring the creations of downtown Las Vegas restaurants. Registration is required, though, so those interested in attending should visit neonmuseum.org. (staff file)
Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., 702-507-3760.
Wednesday, September 16 “Going Home” exhibition: View large-scale drawings by Domenic Cretara and Christopher Troutman exploring environment and family. 12:30-9 p.m., free, Charleston Heights Art Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383. *Also: 12:30-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
Thursday, September 17 Green Chefs farmers market: Shop for local and regional produce, plants, herbs, homemade baked goods, honey and more. With gardening workshops, cooking demonstrations and children’s activities. Cash only. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Desert Living Center Courtyard, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., thegreenchefs.com. “In Focus: Downtown Architecture” exhibition: City commissioned photographers Ryan Reason
Style With a Cause: Designed to empower and inspire women through fashion and beauty. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while learning about this season’s beauty and fashion trends. 6-8:30 p.m., $100, Fashion Show Mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, stylewithacause. com. Sunset Yoga: Practice Hatha and Vinyasa yoga outdoors. 7 p.m., $5, Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, 702-331-2030. Sammy’s Social Club: Sammy’s will celebrate its two-year anniversary with a wine pairing dinner featuring Moët & Chandon. A total of $5 from each reservation will be donated to the Dave Rice Foundation. 7 p.m., $65, Sammy’s Restaurant and Bar Green Valley, 1501 N. Green Valley Parkway, 702-5674000
Friday, September 18 World Arena Races: Water Cross competitors will go head to head at Pahrump Lakeside Casino and RV Resort. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free, Lakeside Casino and RV Resort, 580 Homestead Road, Pahrump, visitpahrump.com. Dueling harp concert: Paraguayan harpist Mariano Gonzalez will play with Mexican Jarocha harpist Cristina Cabrera. Noon-1 p.m., free, Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-2293515. The Poets’ Corner: A monthly forum for poets and open-mic participants ages 17 and older.
LIFE 7:30 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Arts Center Community Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-4800.
Saturday, September 19 Gardening in Small Places: Professor M.L. Robinson will discuss how to create a colorful desert garden while saving money, energy and water. 8 a.m.-noon, $25, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-257-5573. Dog Daze of Summer: Take part in raffles, contests and more with your dog. 8-11 a.m., $5 preregistration, $10 at the door, Desert Breeze Aquatics Facility, 8275 W. Spring Mountain Road, 702-455-7798. Fresh52 farmers and artisan market: Browse organic and seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, spices, handmade crafts and more. 9 a.m., free, Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., fresh52.com. What Survived the Summer: Learn which plants add color and interest to the desert landscape through the heat of the summer. Walking shoes, water and hats are recommended. 10 a.m., free, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-257-5555. USTA tennis clinic: Instructors with the U.S. Tennis Association will provide free tennis clinics for children. Clinics are designed to
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introduce the sport and teach basic skills. For ages 3-10. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Macy’s Court, Downtown Summerlin, 2025 Festival Plaza Drive, downtownsummerlin.com. Las Vegas farmers market: Enjoy local and farm-grown produce. 4 p.m., free, Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd., lasvegasfarmersmarket.com. Cosmic Cocktails: Stargaze in the Neon Boneyard while enjoying food and libations from downtown restaurants. For ages 21+. 6-9 p.m, $75, registration required, Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, neonmuseum.org.
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The space at the south end of Boulevard Mall, formerly Dillard’s, is being renovated. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
What’s going on with the mall? Some say enclosed shopping malls are relics of a bygone era, but owners are invested in bringing them back By Eli Segall | STAFF WRITER
With blue-lit booths, nightclub-style music, a sleek bar and an hourlong wait for a table, the weeks-old Gen Korean BBQ House seems like it belongs in a flashy casino on the Strip. Music plays outside, and the restaurant is steps from a steakhouse with a $55, 16-ounce rib eye and a new Italian eatery. ¶ The dining spots are nowhere near the resort corridor, though: They’re in suburban Henderson’s Galleria at Sunset mall, part of a big-money effort by shopping centers to boost business and, in many cases, stay alive. ¶ “You can’t just have five department stores and 140 retail stores anymore and expect to dominate the market,” said Heather FitzGerald, marketing director for Galleria. mall s, Continu e d on pag e 53
$15M
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12%
Vacancy rate of office space in downtown Las Vegas, compared with 18.5 percent valleywide, according to Colliers International.
173,000 Number of jobs U.S. employers added in August, causing the jobless rate to fall to 5.1 percent, the lowest since April 2008.
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Gaming revenue in Nevada in 2014, compared with $12.9 billion in 2007. To counter the shortfall, Nevada casinos hope to introduce arcade-style slot machines to attract young gamblers.
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Director Shannon Follansbee hit the reset button on the business when Remark Media bought the company. The team streamlined the website and focused on creating a relaxed, luxury shopping experience for its customers. TALKING POINTS Rise of residential construction will lift all boats, P49
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.
MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Chambers of commerce, P60
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VINTAGE VEGAS: NORTH STRIP LANDMARK MAKES FULL CIRCLE Once owned by Howard Hughes, the New Frontier in 1942 was the second property to open on the Strip. Originally named the Last Frontier, it featured headliner performers such as Elvis Presley and Ronald Reagan. Pictured here is the hotel’s marquee in 1983 advertising magicians Seigfried & Roy. The New Frontier was imploded Nov. 13, 2007, to make way for a multibillion-dollar
megaresort that never materialized because of the recession. The 34.6-acre parcel has remained vacant. But Australian casino mogul James Packer recently filed plans with Clark County to build a two-tower, 1,100-room resort called Alon Las Vegas. Packer’s group acquired the land in 2014. — REBECCA CLIFFORD-CRUZ
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Marvin Chandler is a project manager at Burke Construction Group. Moe Rayner is quality assurance/quality control superintendent, Joseph Miller is training director and project executive, Eve Jones is project engineer chandler and document controller, and Michelle Mickelson is project engineer at Penta Building Group. Jeff Wood is vice president of operations at McCarthy Building Cos. Wood oversees company initiatives and employee development. Eric Larkin, a partner at NAI Vegas, is a candidate member of the Southern Nevada SIOR chapter. James Griffis is a senior associate at CBRE Las Vegas. In addition, Kevin Higgins and Garret Toft, who headed the Higgins and Toft team at Voit Real Estate Services, joined CBRE Las Vegas, along with Zac Zaher, Sean Zaher, Jake Higgins and Brittany Kemer.
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BKM Capital Partners secured 16 leases in the Patrick Commerce Center, near McCarran International Airport. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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DC Building Group Director of Preconstruction Services Charlie Stewart is president of the American Society of Professional Estimators, Chapter 72. In addition, chapter members elected Chuck James, vice president; Mary Fisher, secretary; and Terry Barnes, treastewart surer. Jim Oberndorfer, Glenn Viloria, Jim Hall, Mike Cox and Karie Lawson are directors at large.
BKM Capital brought the Wind River Industrial Complex from 71 percent occupied to 95 percent occupied in nine months. (COURTESY PHOTO)
Chris Connell is vice president and Seth Limon and Amanda Palmer are associates in the office division of Colliers International. Since joining Colliers in 2011, Connell has relocated more than 100 firms and has closed more than 250 transactions totaling roughly 1 million goffstein square feet of space and more than $50 million in sales. Limon will handle prospecting and market research for the office team of Ryan Martin, Taber Thill and Patti Dillon. Palmer will manage day-to-day operations and work with clients and property owners. Additionally, Courtney Goffstein is marketing project manager.
DC Building Group is completing the renovation of the Mission Pines skilled nursing facility and Goldring Neurology. williams The projects have a combined value of approximately $1.4 million.
Jennifer D’Alessio is accounting administrator and Eli Cox is preconstruction and marketing coordinator at DC Building Group. In addition, Nathan Penticoff is an estimator and Ted Tetreault is project manager at the contracting firm.
Roche Construction won an Eagle Award from Associated Builders and Contractors in the Institutional — $5 million-$10 million category for its work on The Crossing, A Christian Church Auditorium expansion. Helix Electric was a Pyramid Winner in the Electrical: Commercial — $2 million-$10 million and Less than $2 million categories for its sales at Congress WIP Phase III and its work on Downtown Container Park.
Eddie Castaneda is a project manager at Roche Construction.
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Las Ventanas at Summerlin is adding the Ronald Reagan Memory Support Suites. The reconstructed area will provide residences for seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Nicole Williams is project and tenant coordinator at Grand Canyon Development Partners.
CBRE Las Vegas is the adviser for the sale of the Stirling Club, a 78,000-square-foot private club on 3.2 acres within Turnberry Place, 2827 Paradise Road, Las Vegas.
McCarran International Airport received $16,350,000 from the Department of Transportation. The funds will be used toward runway and taxiway rehabilitation. Security Properties bought Verona Apartment Homes, a 275-unit, Class A multifamily property in Henderson, for $40 million.
BKM acquired the Cheyenne Technology Center with plans to implement significant capital upgrades. (COURTESY PHOTO)
More than 1,000 Penta Building Group employees participated in the company’s Safety Stand Down event. Penta safety experts spoke about the causes of hand injuries, preventive measures and glove and safety precautions. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded $1.25 million to Expertise Inc. for the construction and acquisition of equipment for a cosmetology and barber training facility in North Las Vegas. The $2 million project is expected to create 552 jobs. Burke Construction Group finished work on the Bed, Bath & Beyond Harmon Distribution Facility at 5402 East El Campo Grande Ave., North Las Vegas. The project modernized and enhanced the existing 180,000-square-foot distribution warehouse developed by the Thomas and Mack Development Group. The $5.2 million project included approximately 120,000 square feet of office space and a buildout of the shipping and receiving departments. It also entailed the demolition and construction of new dock levelers and the installation of new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
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Industry rebounding, but let’s not go overboard Charles Van Geel, vice president of leasing and sales at American Nevada Company, is a well-known problem solver in a complex industry. His experience negotiating lease and sales transactions, contributing ideas and insights for development, and analyzing the real estate landscape made him a strong candidate for president of the Southern Nevada chapter of NAIOP, a commercial real estate development association. He was voted into the position by his peers and is serving this year. What is the most challenging part of your job? The awareness that every tenant, lawyer, lender, architect, general contractor, etc., conducts business differently and every transaction is negotiated by different personalities with different goals and objectives. Understandably, the most challenging part of my job is to maintain honest, effective communication while preserving my strategy to achieve my client’s goals. What’s the status of commercial real estate in the valley these days? Our industrial developers are touting that industrial real estate in Southern Nevada is well into the Charles Van Geel, president of NAIOP, says warehousing stands out as the stronrecovery mode, and that trend will gest prospect for investment and development in 2015. (mikayla whitmore/staff) continue as the U.S. economy continsector, both in terms of construction another year or two. ues to improve and as retailers and of new buildings, as well as larger manufacturers make shortening the footprints and higher ceilings. What changes have you made supply chain their top priority for the I see steady growth in the retail since becoming president of foreseeable future. sector in that although the current NAIOP? In terms of new development, vacancy rate should remain static, I’m not looking to implement any warehousing is a clear favorite with rents should increase. I’m also seeing dramatic change, only to better demapproximately 1.5 million square a trend that grocery-anchored cenonstrate to our members that there is feet under construction and another ters are getting smaller, retailers are a real return on their investment in 6 million square feet in the planning needing less square footage per site, their commitment to this organizaand entitlement stage. and unless you are Wal-Mart or Home tion, now and in the future. In talking with our retail brokers, Depot, there’s a gradual footprint deSouthern Nevada’s retail industry cline in many of our big-box retailers. How did you get interested in feels healthy, with vacancy rates at As for office space, the efficiency real estate? less than 10 percent. That being said, trend continues with all office users I was attending UNR, following my certain pockets around large power trying to do more with less, packing older sister’s lead to be a teacher. I centers and master-planned commumore bodies into less space since the was paired with a teacher at an at-risk nities are faring well, while some inrecession. school for a semester, essentially playline retail developments left without ing the role of a teacher’s aide while strong anchors still are struggling. What are you reading right completing required, university-drivBig-box retail is a casualty of the renow? en assignments. I watched my parents cession and an ever-changing land“Unbroken.” It tells the story of sell a couple homes throughout their scape, which is why we are excited to Louis Zamperini, a World War II lifetime, and in each case, they made see creative adaptive reuses of these prisoner of war who spent 47 days on a nice profit that allowed them to respaces. a raft in the shark-infested waters of tire and buy beautiful homes in Reno The office market is a tale of two the Pacific Ocean. He was captured by and Arizona. My experience with my locations. If you own an office buildthe Japanese navy, was sent to three parents’ home sales showed me there ing along the 215 Beltway, you’re POW camps and was a frequent target was money to be made in real estate. I experiencing strong occupancy and of brutal attacks in camp. changed my major to finance and tarrent growth. If you own a building geted a career in real estate. east of I-15, north of Patrick, south of What do you do after work? East Charleston or in the Northwest It’s all about my family. So, a typiWhat do you predict for the parts of the valley, you’re seeing very cal night is helping my two boys (ages valley’s real estate market? little absorption with little to no rent 8 and 10) complete their homework. I see strong growth in the industrial growth. And it will be a tough go for
If time permits, you’ll find us in the backyard playing basketball, swimming or throwing a football, baseball or Frisbee around the yard. Describe your management style. Hire someone who has a great attitude, great morals and ethics, who wants to be part of a positive team experience, who wants to be versatile. Train for performance and provide employees with the tools and resources necessary to achieve success. And don’t micromanage. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? Playing shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Whom do you admire and why? Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush. Yes, they are politicians, but they also are negotiators, educators and patriots. And they are husbands and fathers. On top of that, they are the faces of the American people with the weight of much of the world on their shoulders. What is your biggest pet peeve? People talking during a movie. What is something people might not know about you? I was born and raised in Northern Nevada. I grew up in rural Nevada — Fallon — eating pretty much what we grew or raised in our gardens. We canned and raised cows, pigs and chickens. And I’ve never ridden a horse. Anything else you want to tell us? Commercial real estate development is the most boom-or-bust industry in our economy. Therefore, where we are in the cycle must drive our strategies. Although we are excited to see the industrial development enter an expansion phase, we must be careful not to overbuild. Overbuilding will always hurt the industry, it’s just a question of when.
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by the numbers
$216 Million
Estimated amount the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority expected tourists to spend during the Labor Day weekend, almost 6 percent more than last year.
$9.5 Million
Fines Caesars Entertainment Corp. will pay for violating money laundering rules at Caesars Palace.
$220,000
Median price in August of previously-owned singlefamily houses in the valley, unchanged from July but up 10 percent year over year, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.
$1.88
Average office rent per square foot in downtown Las Vegas, compared with $1.91 valleywide, according to Colliers International.
18,000
Number of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders who signed a petition asking Warren Buffett and NV Energy to ease what some perceive as opposition to rooftop solar development.
$1 Billion
Amount for which Haggen is suing Albertsons. Haggen officials claim the supermarket giant tried to eliminate it systematically in five states.
$2 Million
Donation the UNLV School of Medicine received from Dr. Anthony Marlon to hire faculty for a new department of orthopedic surgery.
4,000
Number of jobs electric vehicle company Faraday Future could bring to North Las Vegas, according to a report commissioned by the city.
$90 Million
Cost of an expansion to MountainView Hospital that will take place over the next 18 months.
Staffers at Bikini.com, including director Shannon Follansbee, second from left, use office studio space to photograph products. The online retailer has “pop-up” shops on the Strip. (l.e. baskow/staff)
Online shopping with a personal touch bikini.com
Describe your business.
Address: 3930 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 400, Las Vegas Phone: 866-843-2454 Email: customerservice@bikini.com Website: bikini.com Hours and days of operation: 24/7, online and by appointment; plus twice-weekly pop-ups at the Wynn through October Owned/operated by: Remark Media In business since: 2014
Bikini.com is a luxury beach lifestyle site with a multimedia platform, including a new video channel. The site also sells 30-plus curated brands of swimwear, resortwear, accessories, beauty products and more. We know shopping for swimwear can be challenging online, so we take the guesswork out of it by offering a shop-by-body-type section. And our in-house “Bikini Whisperer” is available at our pop-ups and 24-hour VIP shopping experience at our showroom in Las Vegas, as well as through email and phone calls. Who are your customers?
The global, luxe nomad with an appetite for travel. We ship internationally. What do your pop-up shops consist of?
Our pop-ups at the Wynn are designed to complement twice-weekly parties at the resort. We offer personalized service for each guest in our bikini cabanas. It’s an interactive and fun way to browse the swimwear we showcase on our website. What is your business philosophy?
Stay nimble and listen to your instincts. We knew the market for bikini.com was huge, as we had plenty of interest globally in beach lifestyle. Did you know the word “bikini” is the same in every language? What’s the most important part of your job?
Bringing on the best talent to support our vision to ex-
pand. We have the best of both worlds in that our team thinks like a lean startup but also has access to rich resources on the technology side. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
Overcoming assumptions about Las Vegas. Vegas supports many exciting new companies like ours, and it’s an international destination. With all the conventions happening year round, we get plenty of valuable face time with our contacts from L.A., New York and globally.
What obstacles has your business overcome?
When our parent company acquired the URL, we had to hit the reset button and execute our vision of a luxury beach lifestyle destination from scratch. Working with a small but talented team, we were able to get the site to the streamlined experience you see today. Shopping online is a leisure activity, and we want our customers to feel relaxed and welcome from the first visit. How can Nevada improve its business climate?
By providing more incentives for startups to thrive and by putting resources into training and education for a more tech-savvy workforce. We have been fortunate to hire some great talent locally, but a greater pool of resources would benefit Nevada. What lessons have you learned since your launch?
To stay true to your course — it’s all about long-term growth, not necessarily immediate sales or traffic. It takes time to build a brand, especially a fashion and lifestyle one.
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On Daniel Rothberg’s lasvegassun. com story “Tesla’s response to angst over lithium deal pleases Nevada lawmakers”: Chances are Tesla will try to get lithium from a Nevada source, assuming the price is competitive. The real issue is the lawmakers didn’t address this upfront. — CollierMinerich On Kyle Roerink’s lasvegassun.com story “Berkshire Hathaway shareholders sign petition supporting rooftop solar”: People who have solar should pay for it themselves and not get tax breaks or subsidies from any company. — Las Vegas Badger No one should dictate consumption. The state must put a stop to NV Energy’s abuse of the people and businesses of Nevada. — livinglasvegas On the lasvegassun.com story “Haggen sues Albertsons for $1 billion over grocery deal”: Haggen came in, knew the risk in buying up failing stores, failed too, and now it’s someone else’s fault. — AlRogers It’s easy to understand how these grocery guys fight each other; they’re competing for little tiny pieces of pennies on the dollar. — JoeLamy
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Rise of residential construction will lift all boats
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guest column: building, single-family homes, multifamily C Building Group recently charlie stewart homes, hotels, retail and warehouses has moved into a new, expanded increased considerably — 82 percent in hybrid open office space. office, 154 percent in hotel construction, The layout is beautiful and 47 percent in retail and 156 percent functional, and it came just in time. in warehouse construction. In fact, the sheer size of As a general contractor, we have watched the residential warehouses has risen from an average of 40,000 square feet construction industry become stronger, a sign that our per project in 2010 to an average of just over 120,000 square commercial sector industry’s growth was coming. Progress feet per project in 2014. in residential construction naturally precedes growth in The only areas not seeing such strong increases in the commercial, and that’s what we’ve seen in the valley the commercial construction industry are religious, nonprofit past five years. and educational, but even educational buildings have grown There has been a steady increase in both single- and 14 percent over the past two years. The Clark County School multifamily residential construction. Single-family District bond rollover will only add to this metric. home construction has risen more than 50 percent and Even with these slower-growth sectors, the overall multifamily home construction has risen more than industry is expanding, and there’s a clear correlation 100 percent over the past five years. This residential growth between the growth of the residential market and that of ultimately lifts other markets. the nonresidential market. As commercial general contractors, we pay attention to The growth of nonresidential buildings is not sudden, as these indicators, and as it happens, we’re seeing increases we saw in 2013, but is a slow build as it follows the trend of in our sector. In fact, commercial construction increased its predecessor. We are seeing the fruit of that residential by almost 15 percent in 2014, according to a recent story growth provide more opportunities for commercial and published by AIA Architect. With that growth comes new nonresidential today and are doing our best effort to projects and the need to hire employees, hence the reason capitalize. for DC Building Group’s expansion (67 percent in terms of Let’s hope this tide keeps rising. staffing, and more than 100 percent in financial growth). Charlie Stewart is director of preconstruction services at Overall, the construction market is improving in almost DC Building Group. all sectors. Over the past five years, construction in office
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High-end office complex could rise downtown By eli segall Staff Writer
Across the street from Las Vegas City Hall, near Goodfellas Bail Bonds (“Free ride home, free T-shirt, free hug”) and Desert Manor apartments (“No guns, knives or weapons allowed on premises”), a cluster of pricey, high-quality office buildings might rise from the ground. Forest City Enterprises has drawn up plans to develop three office buildings on what are now fencedoff lots between City Hall and a Regional Transportation Commission transit center. The roughly An artist’s rendering shows three planned office 507,500-square-foot project is called “The Grid.” buildings on what are now fenced-off, empty lots The buildings would be six to nine stories and of- between City Hall and a Regional Transportation fer “abundant” natural light and on-site retail and Commission transit center in downtown Las Vegas. restaurants, according to a marketing brochure. The (Courtesy of Forest City Enterprises) surrounding area, it says, has housing, eateries, pubjust west of City Hall. lic transit and entertainment all “within walking disNo project plans have been submitted to the city, tance.” and no permits have been issued, said Jace Radke, “It’s the full package,” the brochure says. city spokesman. For now, the plans exist only on paper, and it’s far Cleveland-based Forest City has close ties to the from certain that Forest City will build anything. valley. It developed Las Vegas City Hall, owns the Also, most office users downtown flock to cheaper Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson and manages buildings, and unlike other big cities, Las Vegas Town Square, the 93-acre retail and office complex doesn’t have a large crop of big office users or a south of the Strip. downtown-centered market. The company is “actively marketing to prospecBrokers and industry analysts expect Forest City tive tenants and/or outright purchasers, but I don’t to build in phases and to break ground only if it signs have any additional information to share on the protenants in advance. Still, some questioned why the cess,” spokesman Jeff Linton said of the Grid. company was considering such a big project in an The project’s timeline “will be dictated by the maroffice market that, overall, remains badly bruised by ket,” he said, as the company will push ahead “when the recession. there are firm commitments from tenants or buy“I don’t know what the thinking is on 500,000 ers.” square feet of this stuff,” said John Stater, Las Vegas Downtown — which has 12 percent of the valley’s research manager for brokerage firm Colliers Interoffice space — has a 12 percent vacancy rate and avnational. “But then again, I’m not a billionaire.” erage monthly asking rents of $1.88 per square foot, Downtown has the lowest vacancy rate of any subcompared with an 18.5 percent vacancy rate and market in the valley, due to its cluster of law firms and $1.91 in average rents valleywide, according to Colgovernment agencies. And since investors haven’t liers. built space there through the years, some tenants But Class A — or highest quality — space is 20 permight jump to the nicer, albeit more expensive, new cent vacant downtown, with average rents of $2.61. property, insiders say. That compares with 9.9 percent vacancy for Class B Meanwhile, Forest City isn’t the only developer offices, which have average rents of $1.47, and 9.6 perconsidering an office project downtown. The Mocent for Class C, with rents at $1.45, Colliers says. lasky Group of Cos. is pursuing plans to construct at The Grid and Molasky’s project are both Class A. least 250,000 square feet of space in Symphony Park,
There wasn’t as much office development downtown the past few decades as there was in the rest of the valley, but if the Grid opens, existing tenants in the area might vacate their space for the new buildings, said broker Brad Peterson, a senior vice president with CBRE Group. However, with asking rents for the Grid hovering around $3.25 to $3.50 per square foot, tenants will be those who “really want to be downtown in a Class A image,” he said. “There’s a few of those tenants, but I don’t know how many,” Peterson said. Developers flooded the valley with office buildings during the boom years last decade, and properties emptied during the recession as companies laid off workers en masse or shut down. There are plenty of empty offices these days and, overall, a relatively small number of users who gobble up whole buildings or other large amounts of space. All told, the number of tenants willing and able to pay top-dollar for the Grid is small, RCG Economics founder John Restrepo said. “I don’t think there’s a demand for it,” said broker Dan Palmeri, a director with Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Real Estate Solutions. “If they built it, would people be more interested in moving downtown? A little bit more.” Investors last decade bought the majority of five blocks downtown and then sold a 60 percent stake to Forest City. The group reached an agreement with the city to build City Hall on a portion of the site; to develop a 1,000-room resort in what’s now called Symphony Park; and to develop 900,000 to 1 million square feet of Class A offices and up to 300,000 square feet of retail on the remainder of the holdings, city documents show. The developers traded the land underneath City Hall for the city-owned parcel in Symphony Park. Radke, the city spokesman, said there are no pending applications or permits for the resort. He also confirmed that the Grid, despite being smaller than what the development agreement previously called for, comprises the third aspect of that deal. Forest City may not stop there, however. The marketing brochure for The Grid labels a block just south of the project site as “future development.”
Tight Nevada testing rules constrict supply of medical marijuana By conor shine Staff Writer
With Southern Nevada’s first dispensary open, medical marijuana cultivators are facing growing pains as they grapple with the state’s strict testing standards. Laboratory tests are required before medical marijuana can be sold, and failed tests have led to pounds of marijuana being destroyed, constricting supply and delaying at least one dispensary from opening. Dispensaries report several batch-
es of cannabis failing to meet the required levels for pesticides, mycotoxins or heavy metals, although the Division of Public and Behavioral Health did not provide specific data. While the lost crops are painful to growers who can lose tens of thousands of dollars for each failed batch, industry advocates say it’s a sign Nevada’s toughest-in-the-nation standards for quality are working. “This is medicine. It is going to the people who are the highest of risk — the elderly, cancer patients, people
who have compromised immune systems,” said Kathy Gillespie, co-owner of the cultivator Nevada Pure. “Why shouldn’t it be similar standards to what you would feed your kids?” In Nevada, independent laboratories check the quality of the cannabis. In California, no law requires medical marijuana testing, although some growers have cannabis tested because of customer demand, said Savino Sguera, lab director of DB Labs in Las Vegas.
“No one’s ever done this with cannabis before. We’re breaking new ground,” he said of the eight types of tests his office runs, looking for molds, funguses, fertilizers and bacteria such as salmonella. Many of the failed batches have been disqualified for excessive pesticide use. Testing standards for the monthsold industry are shifting as regulators and a panel of marijuana business representatives meet regularly to fine-tune the rules.
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Berkshire Hathaway shareholders support solar By kyle roerink Staff Writer
The framing of Tesla Motors’ new factory under construction is visible behind a security gate about 15 miles east of Sparks. (associated press)
Nevada lawmakers pleased by Tesla’s response to angst over lithium deal By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
After lawmakers expressed frustration that Tesla, recipient of a $1.3 billion tax incentive that helped bring the state its battery factory, was planning to source an important metal for its batteries from a northern Mexico mine rather than from Nevada deposits, company CEO Elon Musk tweeted that it was “definitely” pursuing sources of lithium in Nevada. Musk also said the “lithium deal is not exclusive (and) has many contingencies. The press on this matter is unwarranted.” During the legislative session that approved the tax breaks, some lawmakers presumed the Tesla Gigafactory would spur Nevada’s lithium industry, which includes the United States’ only active mine and several other projects in various stages of development. One senator caught off guard was Democrat Tick Segerblom, who lamented Tesla’s sourcing from a Mexico site. Responding to Musk’s tweets, Segerblom said, “If it’s true, it’s fantastic. Hopefully, it was already in the works.” A spokesperson for Tesla clarified Musk’s comments, saying that “not all our lithium will come from these suppliers who made news earlier this week,” which leaves the door open to Nevada mines, as well as others in North America. Tesla declined to specify how much lithium from the Mexico mine would make up the company’s total supply chain. Tesla also declined to discuss projections of how much lithium the factory would consume, but independent estimates have suggested it could require 15,000 tons or more of the metal. Tesla is aiming to start operations in 2017 and be fully operational by 2020. The Silver Peak mine, owned by the Albermarle Corp., one of the world’s primary lithium suppliers, is several hundred miles away from the Giga-
factory. Officials at Albemarle said they would be able to meet the needs of Tesla and other manufacturers from sources including Nevada and other holdings, adding that Tesla’s deal with the Mexico mine does not obviate the ability of Albemarle to sell lithium to Tesla. “We are confident that the quality and security of supply for our lithium derivatives is a key differentiation for Albemarle in the marketplace today,” said David Klanecky, a vice president for the firm. “Based on Tesla’s demand for these materials, we will be able to meet their needs.” Nevada has other sources Tesla might be able to tap. Since 2009, Western Lithium has been developing a project in Nevada that could produce up to 26,000 tons per year, including the particular type of lithium Tesla requires. Jay Chmelauskas, Western Lithium’s CEO, said the company would not comment on corporate activities but said the company was open to talk to any firm “looking for long-term and sustainable lithium supplies.” Chmelauskas estimates the project could begin to produce lithium around 2019. The project’s next phase is permits and final engineering. He said it would be highly unlikely that a company such as Tesla would buy lithium from a single source: “We’re open for business and we’re looking for good partners to work with.” Although Western Lithium and Silver Peak are the highest-profile projects here, since 2008, at least three companies have acquired lithium projects in the state, according to Brian Jaskula, a beryllium, gallium and lithium commodity specialist with the U.S. Geological Survey. Republican Assemblyman Jim Wheeler of Minden said his vote for the Tesla deal was not predicated on the use of Nevada lithium. Asked his reaction to Musk’s assertion that Tesla was exploring in-state sources, Wheeler responded: “I’m really happy to hear that. More jobs in Nevada.”
More than 18,000 people have signed a petition asking Warren Buffett and NV Energy to ease what it calls their opposition to rooftop solar. The petition, released by climatetruth.org, includes more than 400 signatories who are investors in Buffett’s holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, which includes NV Energy. Lobbyists for Berkshire Hathaway have pushed to eliminate a credit or add new costs for rooftop solar customers in Nevada, Utah, Washington and other states, arguing the policy is a burden on nonsolar customers. In the past decade, Berkshire Hathaway has invested $15 billion in utility-scale solar projects across the country. The company recently signed on to the White House’s American Businesses Act on Climate Pledge, promising an additional $15 billion investment in renewables. For the petition signers, what Berkshire is doing isn’t enough. “They’ve made a great commitment, but what’s happening in Nevada and Utah runs contrary to it,” Brant Olson, campaign director for climatetruth.org, said. Roger Levine, 77, is a Berkshire shareholder who has solar panels on his home in Las Vegas. He signed the petition despite his financial interest in Buffett’s company. “I want him to leave net metering alone,” Levine said. “There are people ignoring climate change and we are seeing the results of it.” Faith Frank, a Las Vegas solar customer and Berkshire shareholder, also signed the pledge. “I am sure Warren Buffett is a perfectly nice man, but I am so tired of American corporations trying to squeeze out the last penny of profit at the cost of the environment,” she said. “It’s driving me crazy.” Berkshire has a diverse set of interests aside from the billions it has invested in renewables; it also has a large stake in the fossil fuel industry. Recently, Berkshire paid $4.5 billion to become the largest shareholder in one of the United States’ largest oil refiners, Phillips 66. Buffett’s role in Nevada’s rooftop solar debate has been making headlines this year, but that should be over by 2016. After the state’s cap on new net metering customers was reached months prior to expectations, the state Public Utilities Commission issued rules in August that froze the rate structure for the net metering program until a more permanent solution can be reached before 2016.
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Deteriorating conditions can lead to a death spiral Long a staple of American suburbia, enclosed shopping malls have for years faced increased competition from online retailers and open-air, urban-style centers such as Town Square and Tivoli Village. Higher-end enclosed malls remain healthy and are growing stronger, analysts say, but older, lower-end ones are falling behind. Las Vegas Valley malls haven’t been forced to lock up, but some are doing better than others. The Forum Shops at Caesars is an “A++” mall with $1,616 in sales per square foot, and “A++” Fashion Show books $1,185 in sales per square foot, according to research firm Green Street Advisors. Meanwhile, Meadows Mall at U.S. 95 and Valley View Boulevard is a “B” Meadows Mall opened in 1978 and was renovated in 2003. It has no sit-down restaumall with $390 in sales per square rants, though that is “one of our wish-list priorities,” said Janet LaFevre, senior marketing foot, and Boulevard Mall, a once- manager for General Growth Properties, which owns the mall. (steve marcus/staff) thriving retail hub a few miles east of bring more entertainment options to Fashion Show, which opened in 1981. the Strip, is a “C” property with just Boulevard — he’s in talks with a movSouthern Nevada developer Roland $270 in sales per square foot, accordie-theater group — and that he might Sansone bought Boulevard in 2013 ing to Green Street. “make a run” at Meadows, adding, “I for $54.5 million from lenders who Nationwide, when conditions at like fixing things.” listed it at a price of “best offer.” malls deteriorate markedly, prop“It was a bargain,” he said. erties can enter a “death spiral” in n n n Fashion Show and other malls on which sales slump, stores close and On a recent Thursday night, Galthe Strip are almost fully occupied, shoppers leave due to a thinning leria felt busier than it was. The mall, but Boulevard was just 75 percent selection — all of which cause even which opened in 1996, is well-lit and leased when Sansone bought it. The more stores to close and more shophas an open feel. Music plays, departmost notable vacancy was a two-levpers to go elsewhere. ment stores and shops look new and el, roughly 200,000-square-foot deThere “undoubtedly” are too many inviting, and the food court has a partment store that had been empty malls in America, said Green Street stylish design. since Dillard’s moved out several analysts, who tallied about 1,000. The 1 million-square-foot mall, years earlier. That includes more than 200 lowerowned by Cleveland-based Forest City Last year, Sansone launched what quality properties, which are “the Enterprises, pulls in more business he said would be a $25 million overmost at risk to close over the next sevthan Boulevard and Meadows. It’s haul to upgrade the mall and make eral years,” Green Street says. an “A-“ property with 94 percent ocBoulevard more of an entertainment Many media reports this year have cupancy and $475 in sales per square destination with restaurants, a bowlfocused on the death of American foot, according to Green Street. ing alley and a farmers market with malls, and the website deadmalls.com The owners have spent millions a playground. He said he wanted to chronicles their demise. But in generover the past few years to lure more restore Boulevard to its former glory. al, the gloomy outlook is “completely tenants and customers, with a heavy Sansone, head of Henderson-based exaggerated,” said industry analyst focus on dining and on sprucing up Sansone Cos., said Boulevard looked Rich Moore, of RBC Capital Markets. Galleria’s appearance. In 2013, the “like a prison” when he bought it, More than other types of real esmall launched a $7 million renovawith subpar landscaping, lighting tate, healthy malls get “significantly tion, the first since it opened. Last and paint, and a backlog of repairs. better” with higher rents and more year, it broke ground on a $24 milThe previous owners were understores and shoppers, while “bad relion, 30,000-square-foot expansion water, and they spent practically no tail goes away,” Moore said. that included new restaurant space, money or effort trying to sign more Las Vegas, with its abundance of an outdoor plaza and a valet area. tenants, general manager Timo Kuustrip malls and shopping hubs, is the Galleria management removed sela said. most saturated retail market in the water features and palm trees from The former Dillard’s store — which country, mail-services and software inside the mall, creating more space now is being renovated for John’s Incompany Pitney Bowes found. for shoppers and events. And they credible Pizza, Goodwill and Suthern n n renovated the food court, where sales land — “looked like a bomb had gone increased by double digits after the off and people had disappeared,” SanBuilt in the 1960s, Boulevard Mall overhaul, FitzGerald said. sone said. “It felt eerie to walk into a was hugely popular through the ’70s Store sales also are up this year, store (that) had been abandoned.” but eventually lost its standing with helped in large part by the imSansone said he still is working to shoppers, who fled for the suburbs and
proved housing market and economy FitzGerald said. n n n At Meadows, Maude Curry sifts through clothes on the second floor of Dillard’s. The department store has been converted into a clearance center, with the first floor closed to shoppers. Curry is there because clothing is discounted up to 65 percent, but it’s the first time she has been to Meadows in about a year. “I don’t like this mall at all,” says the retiree who has lived in Las Vegas since 1988. Meadows, which opened in 1978, is 97 percent occupied, according to Green Street — and appears in good shape. It was renovated in 2003, according to its owner, Chicago-based General Growth Properties. But walking around, it looks like a typical mall from the ’90s. It’s also short on shoppers. Meadows, at 945,000 square feet, gets busier on weekends, but even then, it’s not packed, clothing-store worker Esteban Hernandez said. “It’s pretty slow,” he said. Galleria and Boulevard have put a big focus on luring sit-down restaurants, but Meadows has only a food court. “I know I would go get a drink after work if there was something here, definitely,” Hernandez said. Janet LaFevre, senior marketing manager for General Growth’s Las Vegas malls, said at least six retailers have renovated, expanded or relocated inside Meadows this year; three others opened in the past year; a 10,000-square-foot shoe store is being built; and management is close to making an announcement about the Dillard’s building. She also said Meadows has a new general manager, Chris White, who brings a breath of fresh air to the mall, and that Meadows hosts community events with charities and other groups. Luring sit-down restaurants, LaFevre said, is “absolutely one of our wishlist priorities.” General Growth also owns Fashion Show, which is getting 22,000 square feet of new restaurant and retail space. LaFevre said the 1.8 million-squarefoot mall is never stagnant and never dull and is one of the company’s most dynamic properties. “You have to be when you’re on the Strip,” she said.
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Calendar of events Tuesday, September 15 Urban Land Institute Nevada Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers Location: Molasky Corporate Center, 100 N. City Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit nevada.uli.org Assemblyman Erv Nelson of Las Vegas, attorney David Jennings of D.R. Horton and Alisa NaveWorth of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck will discuss outcomes of the 2015 legislative session. Rebecca Miltenberger of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck will moderate. The Economic Club of Las Vegas: Gen. Wesley K. Clark dinner and presentation Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $135 Location: Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Email info@econclublv.org Gen. Wesley K. Clark, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, will speak about his experiences in the military, in politics and in business. He also will sign copies of his book, “Don’t Wait for the Next War.”
Wednesday, Sept. 16 LeTip regional Power Event Time: 7-9:30 a.m. Cost: $20 Location: Orleans, Mardi Gras Room, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call 800-538-4715 Mingle with more than 300 guests. Tom Warden, senior vice president of the Howard Hughes Corp., will be the keynote speaker. Las Vegas’ Largest Mixer
Time: 5-9 p.m. Cost: $20 Location: Tuscany, 255 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit largestmixer.com Meet members of local chambers of commerce and business organizations and learn how they can help your business grow. The Risk Management Association: “Cheers with Peers” mixer Time: 5-6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 Location: Carlyon Law Group, 3333 E. Serene Ave., Suite 110, Henderson Information: Email jodi.johnson@nsbank.com Network with members of the Risk Management Association and Turnaround Management Association. A school supply drive will be conducted.
Thursday, Sept. 17 Henderson Chamber of Commerce Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for members, $25 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Wells Fargo Building, HBRC Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Email bbokelmann@hendersonchamber.com Gary Johnson of Johnson Advisors will discuss commerce tax, how businesses should prepare to report and pay the tax and other tax changes that may affect Nevada businesses. Nevada Society of CPAs September luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email cwalson@nevadacpa.org
Julio Rendon, vice president of operations at Cornerstone Merchant Services Inc., will discuss a liability shift to business owners. Vegas Young Professionals Fusion mixer Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers and members at the door, $20 for nonmembers at the door Location: Caesars Palace, Vista Cocktail Lounge, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvchamber.com Connect with young professionals and grow your network early in your career.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 19 WordCamp Las Vegas: Website Education Dates: Sept. 19-20 Cost: $20 for a one-day pass, $40 for a two-day pass Location: The InNEVation Center, 6795 S. Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Visit vegas.wordcamp.org Website and technology experts from across the country will present seminars on WordPress websites and content-management systems. Ben Fox, co-founder of Sidekick.pro and WPUniversity, will be the keynote speaker.
Tuesday, Sept. 22 Asian Chamber of Commerce networking mixer Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers Location: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-737-4300 Meet chamber of commerce members and guests while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and drinks.
Conventions
expected Show Location Dates attendance
SANS Institute - Network Security
Caesars Palace
Sept. 13-19
1,500
DevConnections
Aria
Sept. 14-17
1,500
Wedding MBA Convention
Las Vegas Convention Center
Sept. 15-16
2,400
National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition
Mandalay Bay
Sept. 15-17
8,000
Interbike Expo
Mandalay Bay
Sept. 16-18
25,000
Las Vegas Souvenir and Resort Show
Las Vegas Convention Center
Sept. 16-19
6,000
International Vision Expo West
Sands Expo and Convention Center
Sept. 17-19
23,000
EMS World Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center
Sept. 17-19
5,000
Building Industry Consulting Service International Fall Conference
Mandalay Bay
Sept. 20-24
5,000
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Records and Transactions Bankruptcies Chapter 7 7916 Violet Dawn LLC 339 Hollins Hall St. Las Vegas, NV 89145 Attorney: 7916 Violet Dawn LLC
CHAPTER 11 Gold Leaf Land Investments LLC 9067 W. Post Road, Suite A Las Vegas, NV 89148 Attorney: Jason M. Gerber at jgerber@maclaw.com Rebel Land LLC 9067 W. Post Road, Suite A Las Vegas, NV 89148 Attorney: Jason M. Gerber at jgerber@maclaw.com
Bid Opportunities MONDAY, SEPT. 14 2 p.m. Specticle flo State of Nevada, 8368 Sharon Knigge at sknigge@admin. nv.gov 2:15 p.m. Hacienda Avenue, Durango Drive to Rainbow Boulevard Clark County, 603766 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 2 p.m. Wildlife tracking equipment State of Nevada, 8370 Teri Becker at tbecker@admin. nv.gov
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17 2:15 p.m. Clark Place parking garage: structural wall improvements Clark County, 603735 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Current production model dump trucks Clark County, 603811 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Hotline and processing of wild desert tortoises Clark County, 603785 Sherry Wimmer at sherryw@ clarkcountynv.gov
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18 3 p.m. ARC for janitorial services at 333 S. Third St. building Clark County, 603790 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions SALES $5,630,021 for 28 acres, industrial South 15 Airport Center, Henderson 89044 Seller: South 15 Partners LLC Seller agent: Dan Doherty, Susan Borst,Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International Buyer: Panattoni Development Corp. Buyer agent: Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International $2,500,000 for 3.75 acres, land Southwest corner of Rainbow Boulevard and Windmill Lane, Las Vegas 89113 Seller: Rainbow Structures LLC Seller agent: Jeff Berg and Mica Berg of the Berg Team Buyer: Global Realty LLC Buyer agent: Riaz Rohani of Global Realty LLC $1,190,000 for 14,013 square feet, industrial 1850 Whitney Mesa Drive, Suite 180, Henderson 89014 Seller: WM Capital LLC Seller agent: Dean Willmore of Colliers International Buyer: Sentus Land Management LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose $570,000 for 1.86 acres, land 4790 Paradise Road, Las Vegas 89119 Seller: Hope Shines Bright Holding Co. Inc. Seller agent: Will Chaffee and Paul Chaffee of NAI Vegas Buyer: Grateful Hearts Investment LLC Buyer agent: Will Chaffee and Paul Chaffee of NAI Vegas
LEASES $250,850 for 3,460 square feet, office for 84 months 5915 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: W.H. Properties LLC Landlord agent: JC Yeh and Chuck Witters of Gatski Commercial Tenant: Sunrise Behavorial Health LLC Tenant agent: Michael Vesely of U.S. National Commercial $223,399 for 2,990 square feet, retail for 60 months 3310 Sandhill Road, Las Vegas 89121 Landlord: Mer-Car Corp. Landlord agent: Laramie Bracken of Gatski Commercial Tenant: Los Planes De Renderos LLC Tenant agent: James Mori of Key Realty
$197,366 for 1,800 square feet, retail for 60 months 9975 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 115, Las Vegas 89183 Landlord: SAAC LLC Landlord agent: Jeff Mitchell and Preston Abell of Virtus Commercial Tenant: California Pools of Las Vegas Tenant agent: Michael Hawkes of First Federal Realty DeSimone $148,295 for 1,688 square feet, office for 88 months 7915 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Landlord: Winner Properties LLC Landlord agent: Bob Hawkins of Cushman and Wakefield Tenant: Ace Pharmacy Tenant agent: Stacy DeBie of Gatski Commercial $22,860 for 1,600 square feet, retail for 60 months 505 E. Windmill Lane, Suite 1E, Las Vegas 89123 Landlord: Las Palmas LLC Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Bank of America Tenant agent: Did not disclose
BUSINESS LICENSES Teresa M Keyes License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Teresa M. Keyes The American Society of Interior Designers California License type: Community services Address: 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite A3304, Las Vegas Owner: California Central/Nevada Chapter 49 American Society The Glam Closet NV License type: General retail Address: Did not disclose Owner: Shuntell M. Burrows The Web Mastered LLC License type: Web design Address: 2500 Berwick Court, Henderson Owner: The Web Mastered LLC Tori Contracting LLC License type: Contractor Address: 3575 W. Post Road , Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Tow Guys License type: Automobile towing service Address: 1414 Industrial Road, Las Vegas Owner: Mai Niv Enterprises Inc. Turn-Turn-Turn Woodturning License type: Mail order/Internet sales
Address: 4637 Charger Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Jack N. Parker Jr. and Donna J. Parker USA Centennial Hills License type: Delicatessen Address: 8490 Farm Road, Las Vegas Owner: YSR Inc. USA Craig & Decatur License type: Delicatessen Address: 4800 W. Craig Road, Las Vegas Owner: YSR Inc. Varius Marketing License type: Advertising Address: 6656 Johnny Love Lane, North Las Vegas Owner: Edward A. Saba Vegas Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters License type: Dog sitting service Address: 1010 Rose River Court, Henderson Owner: Michael Anthony Rodriguez Vegas Market 3 License type: Convenience store Address: 6711 W. Alexander Road, Suites 103 and 104, Las Vegas Owner: Bidi Inc. Vibtech License type: Online sales - motorcyle Address: 731 Mall Ring Circle, Suite 210, Henderson Owner: Don Richardson Villa’s Cleaning Company License type: Janitorial service Address: 2936 Harewood Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Jhajaira Villa William Hill Race and Sports Book License type: Gaming Address: 120 Market St., Henderson Owner: William Hill Nevada Inc. Williams & Company LLC License type: Insurance agency Address: 7465 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Williams & Company Nevada LLC Xeusmedia Technology LLC License type: General services counter/office Address: 1810 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Ilhan Volkan
1st Class Motors License type: Auto sales Address: 4326 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: BTO Unlimited Inc. 702 Property Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 6479 Scotch Pine Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Scbridges Inc. 702 RC Raceway License type: General retail Address: 2901 Highland Drive, Suites 7A 7B, 7G and 7H, Las Vegas Owner: Battie Enterprises Ltd. 901 Fremont LLC License type: Business space, rent or lease Address: 261 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: DTP Mgmt LLC A Beauty in the Beast License type: Pet grooming Address: 928 Wagon Train Drive, Henderson Owner: Kim Pease A New Day Adult Daycare and Outpatient Treatment Care License type: Adult daycare facility Address: 3672 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: John Oshifoduhrin Accomplished Claims Services LLC License type: Insurance agency or adjusting firm Address: 72 Huntfield Drive, Henderson Owner: Accomplished Claims Services LLC Adhere Electronics License type: General retail Address: 3400 W. Desert Inn Road, Suite 15, Las Vegas Owner: Adhere Agency LLC Affairs to Remember Catering License type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Michael G. Whitesides Aimlee Photography LLC License type: Photography business Address: Did not disclose Owner: Amy L. Hybarger
007 Handyman License type: Carpentry service Address: 59 Blaven Drive, Henderson Owner: Mauricio Flores
Aire Boutique License type: General retail Address: 3000 W. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Jessenia Abrego and Leticia Madrigal
101 Wireless World License type: General retail Address: 3214 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Varun Chadha
Alain Cohen License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Alain Cohen
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Records and Transactions All About You Salon License type: Barbershop and salon Address: 848 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: All About You Hair And Nail Salon LLC America’s Security License type: Alarm systems business Address: 6625 S. Valley View Blvd., Suites 114 and 116, Las Vegas Owner: America’s Security American Cabinet Solutions License type: Contractor Address: 3990 W. Russell Road, Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Southern Traditions LLC Amor Architectural Corp. License type: Architectural firm Address: 5455 S. Durango Drive, Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Amor Architectural Corp. Andrea’s Clean License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Alma L. Tovar-Ayala Antojitos El Cejas License type: Food services or cafe Address: 4440 E. Washington Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Ismael Larios B & C Groups LLC License type: Contractor Address: 601 S. Rancho Drive, Suite D32, Las Vegas Owner: Darryl Bradley Barb’s Bow Wow Meow License type: Pet store and grooming Address: Did not disclose Owner: Barbara Mundt Battleborn Electric License type: Contractor Address: 8455 Gagnier Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Battleborn Electric LLC BB Mechanical LLC License type: Contractor Address: 2208 Mistle Thrush Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Beautiful Bones Orthopedics License type: Medical office Address: 944 Everest Peak Ave., Henderson Owner: Laura M. Bruse
BUILDING PERMITS $1,778,702, commercial - alteration 6210 E. Tropical Parkway, North Las Vegas CEI Builders $1,000,000, commercial
197 E. California St., Las Vegas Edward Homes Inc.
Vegas Yack Construction Inc.
$874,184, commercial - new 2720 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Kittrell Jensen Contractors LLC
$180,000, tenant improvement 202 Fremont St., Las Vegas Logistical Solutions LLC
$850,000, tenant improvement - store 6100 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas LM Construction Co. LLC $770,000, tenant improvement - office 1310 S. 3rd St., Las Vegas AJB General Contractor $645,000, commercial 4440 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas LM Construction Co. LLC $550,000, tenant improvement banquet hall 740 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Trademaster Construction $393,988, commercial - alteration 4524 Lawrence St., North Las Vegas Stoffer and Stoffer Inc. $250,412, residential - production 901 Vegas View Drive, Henderson Paul P. Chao $238,827, residential - new 6545 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $238,827, residential - new 6516 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $228,651, wall/fence 9711 Eagle Canyon Ave., Las Vegas Integrity Masonry Inc. $220,827, residential - new 6521 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $213,205, residential - custom 1121 Harwood Hills Court, Henderson DR Horton Inc. $200,000, commercial 197 E. California St., Las Vegas Edward Homes Inc. $200,000, tenant improvement - office 2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 650, Las Vegas Denali Builders $198,944, residential - new 6520 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $189,000, commercial - alteration 4280 N. Pecos Road, North Las
$178,060, residential - new 2505 Charmed Oasis Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $175,000, tenant improvement store 7930 W. Tropical Parkway, Suite 160, Las Vegas Elder Jones Inc. $171,070, single-family residential - production 7937 Saber Tooth St., Las Vegas DR Horton Inc. $168,731, residential - new 6517 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $168,731, residential - new 6524 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $156,323, single-family residential - production 12240 Valentia Hills Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $150,000, commercial 407 Antelope Ridge Drive, Las Vegas Gothic Landscaping Inc. $149,022, residential - new 7105 Solana Ridge Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $147,497, residential - production 1315 Bear Brook Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $140,000, storage 2055 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Embree Construction Group Inc. $139,900, residential - production 1318 Bear Brook Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $138,306, single-family residential - production 6824 Dayton Flyer St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $136,850, residential - production 1315 Reef Point Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $136,850, residential - production 1314 Bear Brook Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $136,699, single-family residential - production 12234 Tempestad Ave., Las Vegas
$136,185, residential - production 365 Gracious Way, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC
$106,774, single-family residential - production 10529 Thor Mountain Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC
$135,177, single-family residential - production 6985 Lakota Summit Court, Las Vegas DR Horton Inc.
$106,774, single-family residential - production 7930 Blue Lake Peak St., Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC
$134,002, single-family residential - production 456 Astillero St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes
$106,649, single-family residential - production 9215 Robla Creek Court, Las Vegas DR Horton Inc.
$133,118, single-family residential production 11908 Fisterra Court, Las Vegas Ryland Homes
$106,108, residential - new 4344 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$132,764, residential - new 5717 Sagamore Canyon St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc.
$104,272, single-family residential - production 7919 Blue Lake Peak St., Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC
$129,039, residential - new 3005 Chiefs Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$103,549, single-family residential - production 7925 Saber Tooth St., Las Vegas DR Horton Inc.
$123,422, single-family residential - production 7618 Pulpit Rock Court, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC
$103,442, single-family residential - production 7601 Reveal Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC
$122,821, residential - production 367 Gracious Way, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC
$102,527, residential - production 720 Sea Coast Drive, Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
$121,934, residential - production 373 Gracious Way, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC
$101,609, single-family residential - production 9203 Robla Creek Court, Las Vegas DR Horton Inc.
Toll South LV LLC
$119,834, single-family residential - production 11923 Fisterra Court, Las Vegas Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $117,276, residential - production 959 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $117,276, residential - production 947 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $113,227, single-family residential - production 7931 Saber Tooth St., Las Vegas DR Horton Inc. $108,959, single-family residential - production 10533 Thor Mountain Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $108,959, single-family residential - production 7926 Blue Lake Peak St., Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $108,485, residential - new 7053 Solana Ridge Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$100,355, single-family residential - production 10542 Angels Rest Ave., Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $100,335, single-family residential - production 7922 Blue Lake Peak St., Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $100,335, single-family residential - production 7918 Blue Lake Peak St., Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $100,250, tenant improvement medical office 310 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 110, Henderson Lake Mead Crossing LLC $100,000, tenant improvement office 3620 W. Sahara Ave., Suite W02, Las Vegas Kenny’s Konstruction Kompany
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Chamber
Members
Who can join
Annual dues
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-641-5822 • lvchamber.com
4,000
Anyone
$599
2
Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada 300 N. 13th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-385-7367 • lvlcc.com
1,150
Individuals, small businesses and corporations
$100-$25,000 Luncheons, breakfasts, Coctel, Otto Mérida, president, CEO seminars, La Oportunidad Expo, golf tournaments, awards and installation gala, Leadership Nevada, NxLevel entrepreneur workshops, Latin youth leadership conference, volunteer income tax assistance
3
Henderson Chamber of Commerce 590 S. Boulder Highway Henderson, NV 89015 702-565-8951 • hendersonchamber.com
1,086
Any business
$290-$1,250
Foundations for Success, Roadmap to Success, monthly breakfasts, mixers and luncheons, member briefings
Scott Muelrath, president, CEO
4
Asian Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas 6431 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 280 Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-737-4300 • lvacc.org
550
Anyone
$150-$300
Luncheons, mixers, seminars, annual events
Terry Wong, president
5
Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada 2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 800 Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-733-3955 • womenschamberofnevada.org
501
Business related
$150+
Mixers, Business Connection Café, the Entrepreneur Club, luncheons, awards
June Beland, founder, president, CEO
6
Boulder City Chamber of Commerce 465 Nevada Way Boulder City, NV 89005 702-293-2034 • bouldercitychamber.com
435
Anyone
$250-$10,000
Mixers, summits, educational events, economic development events, entrepreneur events
Jill RowlandLagan, CEO
7
Lambda Business Association 401 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-893-2088 • lambdalv.com
260
Anyone who is lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender friendly
$150-$175
Luncheons, expos and mixers
Paul Ershler, executive director
8
Urban Chamber of Commerce 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite 26 Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-648-6222 • urbanchamber.org
250+
Corporations, small businesses, nonprofits and individuals
$200+
Kenneth Evans, Monthly luncheons, mixers, roundtable discussions, annual president awards gala
9
Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce 1001 F St. Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-333-1313 • w5cc.com
82
Individuals, nonprofits, businesses, corporations
$100-$250
Community events, business education, government advocacy mixers, days of service centered on patriotism
Katherine Duncan, president
Chicagoans in the Desert 10831 Leather Stocking Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89166 702-525-4499 • chicagoansinthedesert.com
40
Former Midwesterners who own businesses
$250
Business luncheons, Chics with Attitude luncheons, social sporting events
Mary Romano, founder
1
10
Networking events
Top executive
Mixers, breakfasts, luncheons, trade shows, webinars, leadership programs, government affairs, Vegas Young Professionals
Kristin McMillan, president, CEO
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Buy One Get One FREE Drink at Sean Patrick’s
FREE Appetizer at Sean Patrick’s Buy one appetizer and get the second FREE
Wine, well or domestic beer *Expires 9/30/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. May not be combined with any other offer. See bar host for details. VALID AT 3290 W. ANN ROAD and 6788 NORTH 5TH STREET. Settle to 1581.
*Expires 9/30/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Maximum value at $9.99 on free appetizer. Management reserves all rights. See bar host for details. VALID AT 3290 W. ANN ROAD and 6788 NORTH 5TH STREET ONLY. Settle to 1580.
3290 W. ANN ROAD NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89031
6788 NORTH 5TH STREET NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89084
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Buy One Get One FREE Drink at Sean Patrick’s Wine, well or domestic beer *Expires 9/30/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. May not be combined with any other offer. See bar host for details. VALID AT 11930 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY. and 8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD ONLY. Settle to 1581.
FREE Appetizer at Sean Patrick’s Buy one appetizer and get the second FREE *Expires 9/30/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Maximum value at $9.99 on free appetizer. Management reserves all rights. See bar host for details. VALID AT 11930 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PKWY and 8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD. Settle to 1580.
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8255 W. FLAMINGO ROAD LAS VEGAS, NV 89147
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$5 OFF Any Purchase of $30 or More Present this coupon at time of purchase. Management reserves all rights.Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.
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FREE Bloody Mary or Mimosa
FREE Drink On Us at House of Blues Crossroads Bar
and $5 OFF adult ticket to Gospel Brunch at House of Blues.
Buy one drink and get the second FREE.
*Subject to availability. Must present coupon when booking Gospel Brunch ticket; to get a drink ticket for free Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Not valid on holidays. Management reserves all rights. Expires 10/31/15.
*Good for one domestic beer, well drink or house wine, valid at the bar only. Must present this coupon when ordering drink. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Offifer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Management reserves all rights. Expires 10/31/15.
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SANTANA: Greatest Hits Live!
One Free Order of Fried Pickles
Sept. 16 - 27, Select show dates
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*Present coupon for 10% off santana merchandise, min. $30 purchase @ HoB gear shop. Present coupon at retail outlet. some exclusions apply. offer valid 9/16-9/27 only.
*Dine in only. Must present coupon to redeem offer. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes holidays and special events. Management reserves all rights. Not including tax or gratuity. One voucher per guest per visit.
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$59 Exam, X-Rays & Cleaning *Some restrictions apply, new patients only.
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$
5 OFF per Carton* Las Vegas Smoke Shop 1225 N. MAIN STREET, LV, NV 89101 (702) 366-1101 Snow Mountain Smoke Shop 11525 NU-WAV KAIV BLVD, LV, NV 89124 (702) 645-2957 www.LVPaiuteSmokeShop.com
Buy One Get One FREE Buffet or 50% OFF One Buffet
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$1 OFF PER CARTON* (Cigarettes Only) *Must be 18 years of age or older. NO LIMIT on any brand of carton purchased. Excludes filtered cigars. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Limit one discount given per customer per day. Must present this coupon for redemption. Cannot be redeemed for cash. No photocopies accepted. EXPIRES 7/31/2015
$5 FREE Slot Play for New Members
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Must be at least 21 with valid photo ID and A-Play Card. Membership into the A-Play Club is free. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Complimentary buffet value up to $12.99, additional fees apply on specialty, brunch and holiday buffets. Tax and Gratuity not included. One coupon per person, per table, per week. Dine in only. No cash value. Void if copied. Management reserves all rights. Expires 10/3/15. Settle to: 535.
4100 PArADISE rOAD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89169
(702) 733-7000 www.SilverSevensCasino.com
(Cigarettes Only)
*Must be 18 years of age or older. NO LIMIT on any brand of carton purchased. Excludes filtered cigars. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Limit one discount given per customer per day. Must present this coupon for redemption. Cannot be redeemed for cash. No photocopies accepted. EXPIRES 9/30/2015 SERVING LAS VEGAS SINCE 1978
725 S RACETRACK RD. HENDERSON, NV 89015 (702) 566-5555 www.clubfortunecasino.com
Must become a Player Rewards Card member to redeem. Existing Player Rewards Card Members do not qualify. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other free slot play offer. Management reserves all rights. Limit of one (1) New Member free slot play offer per person and Player Rewards card. Group #5396. Valid 9/13/2015 – 9/19/2015.
99¢ Bagel and Cream Cheese
Use PLU#2749 if barcode fails to scan.
*(Plus appl. tax). Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon and barcode must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2015 DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved. Expires: 10/3/2015
$20 OFF $5 for any Medium Beverage, any Sandwich and Hash Browns
The Best ATV Tour in Las Vegas & Fire Valley (702) 289-5427 www.ATVLasVegas.com
Use PLU#3033 if barcode fails to scan.
*(Plus appl. tax). Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon and barcode must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2015 DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved. Expires: 10/3/2015
20% OFF Entire Guest Check *One coupon, per table, per visit. Not valid with any other coupons or promotional offers. Coupon has no cash value. No change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Valid at participating Denny’s restaurants. Selection and prices may vary. Only original coupon accepted. Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. © 2014 DFO, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. Offer valid on your next visit 9.13.15-9.26.15.
Buy 1 Get 1 Free Draft Beer
*Must be at least 21 with valid photo ID. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. Not valid on holidays or during special events. Expires 10/24/2015.
$49 x Sofa Removal
LOCATED CENTER STRIP AT THE LINQ UNDER THE WHEEL
(702) 862-BOWL www.BrooklynBowl.com
(800) 468-5865 www.1800gotjunk.com
*Call 1-800-468-5865 (1-800-GOT-JUNK) 24 hours a day to schedule a pick up, or book online at www.1800gotjunk.com. Expires 12/31/15.
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Scott 89 It’s about 200 mi. S of Vesuvius 91 Vacation for Billie and Tom? 96 __ roll 97 Cut partner 101 Melody 102 Ammunition storage site 104 Follow, as advice 105 Ruth chaser of 1961 106 Landing areas for some fliers 111 Financial strategy for Martin and Soupy? 113 Book for Ellen and Ted? 114 Spot on a board 115 Für whom Beethoven wrote his “Bagatelle in A Minor” 116 Norse thunder god 117 Vaquero’s need 118 To be, in old Rome 119 Part of a calm-ocean simile 120 Cheek 121 Onagers, e.g. Down 1 Big party 2 Mother of Apollo and Artemis 3 Buck’s rear? 4 Scuttles 5 Adolescent 6 Sneaky one 7 Vaulted recess 8 Classic autos 9 Shoe length 10 One on a break 11 More than liken 12 Beat soundly 13 Butcher’s cut 14 Verb ending 15 Dependable 16 Domicile 17 Yields to pressure 18 Nuke trial 24 Like some vows 26 Evidence may be seized during them 28 Rotisserie component 33 Automaker that filed for bankruptcy in 2011 34 Indian tourist city 35 Send 37 __ milk 38 Nae like a bairn 39 Jr. and sr. 40 Quite often
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41 Old-time actress Shearer 43 Youngest world chess champion before Kasparov 46 “America the Beautiful” lyricist Katharine Lee __ 47 Like Bo-Peep’s charges 48 Busybody 51 Anthem preposition 52 Event in a rink 53 Saws with the grain 54 Connections 55 In the past, in the past 57 Bogus 58 Satisfy 59 Rhyme scheme for Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” 61 Approximately 63 Trysting places, perhaps 64 Prospero’s servant 65 Staircase part 66 Sounds of amazement 67 French dairy product 70 Poetic Muse 71 Cold response 72 “I’ve Got a Crush __” 73 La preceder 74 Summer clothing catalog item 76 Summer cooler 77 Place up the river? 78 Big club 79 Mark down 80 Big ape 81 Smelting waste 84 Fluid-containing pouch 87 Belgian port city 88 Common call enders 90 Deep-fried Japanese dish 92 Napoli’s home 93 Browbeating 94 Absinthe flavorings 95 Time killers 97 No longer stylish 98 Flu symptoms 99 Protective Greek structures 100 Sacher dessert 103 Looks carefully (over) 105 Strip __ 106 Droll acknowledgment of a weak joke 107 Group therapy challenges 108 Genetic strands 109 Rodin’s thinker? 110 Mmes., in Málaga 112 Circ. part 113 Liq. units
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The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the
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