2015-10-11 - The Sunday - Las Vegas by Greenspun Media Group

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Women working full time in Nevada are paid 85 cents for every dollar paid to men, amounting to a yearly wage gap of $6,301, the National Partnership for Women and Families found. Nationally, the number is 79 cents for every dollar paid to men.

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CCSD PLANS TO EASE CROWDING

ON THE COVER Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Ben Carson, Bernie Sanders and more are coming to Nevada.

Over the next four years, the Clark County School District will spend $4 billion on construction of new schools and repairs to older ones. In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on which schools will be renovated, which will receive additions, which will be replaced and where new schools will be built.

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You don’t need to spend a lot of money to dress yourself, your children and even your pets in costumes for trick-or-treating. Thrift stores are filled with inexpensive options for creating a character. We share a few ideas.

SEE YOUR NEXT PRESIDENT

Over the next few months, Nevada will host Democratic and Republican debates, and residents will hear firsthand the views of the presidential candidates on issues that affect the state, such as immigration, minimum wage, climate change, abortion and taxation. We outline the hopefuls’ stances on the issues.

A NEW CHAPTER FOR LAS VEGAS

Southern Nevada has never been known as a literary hot spot, but that’s starting to change. This month’s Vegas Valley Book Festival is just a part of that cultural emergence. MORE LIFE n Pets available for adoption, P33 n Calendar of events, P40 n Puzzles, P66

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As the economy rebounds from the Great Recession, businesses are looking for qualified employees, which puts students at an advantage because they can provide inexpensive or free labor while proving themselves capable of earning a full-time position.

MORE NEWS Mars can teach us about using water 20 What Inspired by research from the red planet and beyond, scientists from across the country share ways that Nevada can make the most of its most precious resource.

Revitalizing North Las Vegas The federal government is chipping in $485,000 toward developing an economically depressed area of the city. Now the question: Where to start?

Part of Vegas lore, for 25 years and counting The Hard Rock Café on Paradise Road celebrates its silver anniversary, and John Katsilometes shares a gem for each year.

SPORTS

Early look at college basketball Staff writer Taylor Bern projects the standings and the all-conference team for the Mountain West Conference, which is a league almost any team could win this season.

OPINION

Finally deciding on a vision for downtown Although some may celebrate the eclectic mish-mash that has evolved organically, the City Council wants a focused plan for Las Vegas’ urban core.

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FRESH COAT OF RED

About 1,500 UNLV supporters watched members of the football program put the first touches of red paint on the Fremont Cannon, which the Rebels on Oct. 3 by beating rival UNR, 23-17. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

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Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh complained expectations were too high for the Downtown Project. “Some people expected us to do things that maybe the government should have been doing,” he said.

Almost 900,000 square feet of office space in Summerlin, spread across 18 buildings, have been listed for sale. There is no asking price, but the property was part of a $119.5 million purchase in 2012.

Cirque du Soleil shed its ownership interest in Light and Daylight at Mandalay Bay, while Hakkasan Group ended its management agreement to operate the venues.

The Nevada Transporation Authority fined an Uber driver $2,500 after the driver gave an undercover agent an under-thetable ride. It was the first fine the agency issued to a ride-hailing driver.

Electric car and battery company Tesla Motors agreed to invest $1 million over five years in UNLV research to supplement processes at the company’s $5 billion Reno battery factory.

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Judgment a federal appeals court upheld against Las Vegas man Benjamin Hoskins and his companies accused of using telemarketing to scam investors who wanted to start their own Internet businesses.

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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.

BERNIE SANDERS

DONALD TRUMP

TED CRUZ

MARCO RUBIO

MARTIN O’MALLEY

In advance of the Democratic debate being staged Oct. 13 in Las Vegas, the Vermont senator announced he had made his first paid political hire in Nevada — a former staffer of former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson.

The real estate mogul drew a big crowd of supporters to his speech at Mystere Theater at Treasure Island. “Our leaders are incompetent,” Trump said, blasting Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush as “meek, pathetic and sad people.”

The Tea Party favorite won the endorsement of Speaker of the Nevada Assembly Jim Wheeler after Wheeler’s first choice, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, dropped out of the race.

The Florida senator staged public rallies and meetings with donors and strategists last weekend. At a speech in Sun City Summerlin, the 41year old previewed what could be a potent message about generational change against the 67-year-old Clinton.

The former Maryland governor made a series of pre-debate speeches in Las Vegas, bidding for the support of union members and Latino voters. But he needs a big night at the debate to break out of his also-ran status. And if his low-key trip was any indication, he’s not quite sure how to do that.

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The ongoing drought continued to take a toll on Las Vegas’ main water supply. For the first time since the 1930s, Lake Mead dropped below 10 million acre-feet of storage over a year.

REBELS GET EXPOSURE, CASH IN Football Friday nights typically are reserved for high school games, but for UNLV, a Friday game means a significant payday. The 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Fresno State will be televised by ESPN2, giving the Rebels a rare spot on a marquee network. The team will receive a $300,000 bonus under a Mountain West Conference television agreement, marking the first time in the two years of the agreement that UNLV has received bonus money.

Amount Nevada agreed to pay San Francisco to settle a “patientdumping” lawsuit. California officials sued Nevada in 2013 after mentally ill patients from Las Vegas were bused across state lines and abandoned.

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REID SUES MAKERS OF EXERCISE BAND Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., filed a lawsuit against the makers of an exercise band that he says damaged his eye, claiming the equipment was “dangerous for use by the elderly.”

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Naomi and Wynonna Judd arrive at the Venetian, reuniting onstage for the first time in nearly five years, The mother-daughter duo will perform at the Venetian Theatre through Oct. 24. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

Length of time for which Caesars Entertainment Corp. wants to prolong its exclusive control over its restructuring plan. Company officials said the move was supported by creditors holding more than 80 percent of the first-priority debt.

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It’s settled: The Clark County School District will build 35 new elementary schools and two new high schools, and expand or renovate dozens more campuses over the next 10 years. ¶ School board members recently voted to approve a $4 billion, 10-year construction plan, the first wave of new school construction in Clark County since 1998. It is welcome news for the district, which is dealing with ballooning enrollment and crowded schools. ¶ Although it will take years to figure out where every new school will be built, administrators have a plan for the short term. It includes six new elementary schools in 2017 and six more in 2018, as well as renovations at two aging elementary schools and additions at a handful of others.

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1. TBA, E. Galleria Drive and Dave Wood Circle (2017): $28.775M 2. TBA, Lamb Boulevard and Kell Lane (2017): $28.775M 3. TBA, Chartan Avenue and Pioneer Way (2017): $28.775M 4. TBA, Arville Street and Mesa Verde Lane (2017): $28.775M 5. TBA, Antelope Ridge Drive (2017): $28.775M 6. TBA, Quail Avenue and Grand Canyon Drive (2017): $28.775M 7. TBA, Dean Martin Drive and I-15 (2017): $30.215M 8. TBA, Ford Avenue and Riley Street (2018): $30.215M 9. TBA, Beltrada Avenue and Via Italia (2018): $30.215M 10. TBA, Chapata Drive and Casady Hollow Ave. (2018): $30.215M 11. TBA, Farm Road and Jensen Street (2018): $30.215M 12. TBA, Spencer Street and Pyle Avenue (2018): $30.215M 13. Walter V. Long Elementary (1977): $5.25M 14. Harriet Treem Elementary (1990): $5.625M 15. Manuel Cortez Elementary (1998): $5.625M 16. Will Beckley Elementary (1965): $3.75M 17. Ira J. Earl Elementary (1964): $5.65M (2 projects) 18. Gwendolyn Woolley Elementary (1990): $5.625M 19. Clyde Cox Elementary (1987): $4.875M 20. Paul E. Culley Elementary (1963): $3.75M 21. Hal Smith Elementary (2000): $5.625M 22. Wing & Lily Fong Elementary (1991): $4.5M 23. Cynthia Cunningham Elementary (1989): $4.335M 24. Mary & Zel Lowman Elementary (1993): $5.51M 25. Wayne N. Tanaka Elementary (2004): $1.915M 26. Crestwood Elementary (1952): $5.905M 27. Jim Thorpe Elementary (1992): $5.905M 28. Evelyn Stuckey Elementary (2010): $1.915M 29. Laura Dearing Elementary (1963): $3.94M 30. Mark L. Fine Elementary (2009): $1.915M 31. Helen M. Jydstrup Elementary (1991): $4.725M 32. Ollie Detwiler Elementary (1999): $5.91M 33. John C. Vanderburg Elementary (1997): $5.91M 34. John F. Mendoza Elementary (1990): $4.725M 35. Lois Craig Elementary (1963): $3.555M 36. Daniel Goldfarb Elementary (1997): $5.91M 37. Harvey N. Dondero Elementary (1976): $6.625M (2 projects) 38. Myrtle Tate Elementary (1971): $5.84M (2 projects) 39. Edythe & Lloyd Katz Elementary (1991): $5.51M 40. Raul Elizondo Elementary (1998): $5.905M 41. C.P. Squires Elementary (1958): $3.555M 42. Fay Galloway Elementary (1978): $3.94M 43. Harley Harmon Elementary (1972): $5.84M (2 projects) 44. Estes McDoniel Elementary (1987): $6.715M 45. Ruth Fyfe Elementary (1963): $6.715M 46. Halle Hewetson Elementary (1959): $2.365M 47. Marion B. Earl Elementary (1987): $4.725M 48. Oran K. Gragson Elementary (1978): $2.76M 49. John W. Bonner Elementary (1997): $5.905M 50. Helen Herr Elementary (1991): $4.335M 51. Martin L. King Jr. Elementary (1988): $6.715M 52. George E. Harris Elementary (1973): $5.84M (2 projects) 53. E.W. Griffith Elementary (1962): $5.905M 54. Berkeley L. Bunker Elementary (1998): $5.905M

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BY KYLE ROERINK, SCOTT LUCAS & RIC ANDERSON

They’ll come, they’ll argue, and they’ll sprint back to the campaign trail. But one of the candidates who’ll visit Las Vegas over the next 10 weeks for national debates — the Democrats on Oct. 13, the Republicans on Dec. 15 — will most likely be elected president (Vice President Joe Biden could still enter the race). Then what would happen for Nevada? What changes could be on the horizon? Which industries would stand to gain? Which might suffer? How would Las Vegas’ Latino community be affected? What about military funding, which is so crucial to Nellis Air Force Base? The answers vary widely by candidate, of course. As the state prepares to spend two rounds in the national spotlight of the presidential campaign, here’s a candidateby-candidate look at how Nevada might be affected if each were to become president.

DONALD TRUMP A Trump presidency might prompt more tourists to visit the Trump hotel off the Strip, but locals could see seismic changes in the state’s population, diversity and workforce. Trump’s immigration proposals — including massive deportations, denying U.S. citizenship to children born in America to undocumented parents and halting the nation’s green card program — could cause a huge shakeup in Las Vegas and throughout the state. Let’s count the ways: n Deportations could blow a hole in the workforce. Unauthorized immigrants comprise slightly more than 10 percent of Nevada’s workforce, the highest

percentage in the nation, according to a 2014 study by the Pew Hispanic Center. n If all illegal immigrants were deported from Nevada, the state’s population would decrease by 7.6 percent, or about 210,000 people. Gone, too, would be the money they pour into the economy and the taxes they pay. (Yes, they pay sales, excise and property taxes — $94 million annually, according to a recent study.) For many of the remaining residents, Trump’s proposal to reduce the top tax rate for businesses from 35 percent to 15 percent might seem like a relief — if it doesn’t cripple the federal government and lead to a reduction in essential services.

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HILLARY CLINTON Clinton promotes so many issues Nevadans are passionate about, it’s almost like her platform was created for a candidate for state office. Clinton is pushing for an expansion of the solar energy industry, including the installation of 500 million more solar panels and enough renewable energy to power every U.S. home. She hasn’t taken sides on net metering — the process that allows customers with rooftop solar arrays to sell power back to NV Energy — but her stance on renewables suggests Nevada’s solar industry likely would grow during a Clinton administration. Clinton also has promised to double early childhood education programs, which would expand the number of low-income pre-kindergarten students in Nevada to more than 9,000 and cut tuition costs for the state’s community college and university students. In a state that routinely finishes at or near the bottom nationally for graduation rates and student performance, Clinton’s focus on education would provide a boost to the $1.4 billion in new education funding approved by state lawmakers this year. Then there’s Clinton’s support of President Barack Obama’s executive actions to provide quasi-citizenship and to offer work permits for undocumented immigrants. For those estimated 210,000 people and their families, the contrast between Clinton and immigration hawks like Trump couldn’t be more clear.

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BEN CARSON Carson supports several measures that would affect a broad swath of Las Vegans on a personal level. One, he’s in favor of allowing people to opt out of Social Security, arguing that people are living longer and the solvency of the program is being strained. Given projections that the percentage of Las Vegas residents age 65 and older will grow from 13.1 percent today to 20.4 percent by 2030, an eligibility tightening would hit home for a significant portion of the valley population. Then there’s Carson’s plan to eliminate Medicare and Medicaid, and replace the Affordable Care Act with an alternative that involves health savings plans. There are more than 566,000 Nevadans on Medicaid.

On immigration, Carson has expressed support for allowing undocumented immigrants to register as guest workers and then seek permanent status, so his policy wouldn’t cause as many ripple effects as Trump’s. On social issues, Carson is as conservative as any candidate in the field. He is stridently against same-sex marriage, to the point he called for stronger religious freedom protections to ensure Christians aren’t forced to “violate their religious beliefs” by being required to participate in samesex marriages. In Las Vegas, a Carson presidency could inhibit the growth of a lucrative new business opportunity for the wedding industry, which celebrated the Supreme Court’s ruling legalizing same-sex marriage.

CARSON AND SANDERS ILLUSTRATIONS BY JASON SEILER

Finally, Carson has suggested establishing a flat income tax for which everyone would pay the same percentage — a policy that would affect anybody who receives a paycheck.

CARSON AND SANDERS ILLUSTRATIONS BY JASON SEILER

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BERNIE SANDERS Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn have made it clear they loathe President Barack Obama’s labor and economic policies. So what’s more harsh than loathing? If Sanders is elected, we’ll find out. Sanders is the worst-case scenario for Las Vegas resort operators because of his pledge to raise taxes on corporations, to support labor unions and to help low-income Americans by raising the minimum wage to as much as $15, an amount he called “reasonable.” Resort bosses would howl that such measures would leave them with unsustainable increases in wages and benefits, reduced profits and balance sheets in flames. Then again, Strip resorts not only are still standing but are pouring a river of $14 cocktails after nearly eight years of Obama. Plus, there’s a significant body of research finding that modestly higher minimum wages can benefit low-wage workers without causing a reduction of jobs. What’s not in question: A significant portion of the workforce in Nevada — tipped employees — would be unqualified winners with a Sanders presidency and an ensuing minimum wage increase. Nevada requires employers to pay workers the full minimum wage before tips, unlike other states where many employees earn as little as $2.13 an hour with the understanding their tips will make up the difference. For the immigrant community, Sanders also would be a friend in that he supported Obama’s actions to shield undocumented immigrants from deportation. But Sanders also called for reining in a guest-worker program, saying it keeps young citizens from getting jobs.

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JEB BUSH

The Bush campaign has signaled that military spending would be a high priority for his administration, which could mean good news for Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases and, by extension, the entire Las Vegas Valley. Bush has said he would work to lift congressionally imposed spending cuts that have reduced the military’s budget. Bush also has strong ties with Nevada’s moderate Republican establishment, having received endorsements from Rep. Mark Amodei and Sen. Dean Heller. Those relationships could be big for Nevada, much in the way that the bond between Obama and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid helped Nevada block efforts to store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain, achieve designation of the 700,000-acre Basin and Range National Monument, receive $1 billion in stimulus funding for McCarran International Airport improvements and more. Bush might not seem so friendly to some Nevadans with his support for expanding gun owners’ rights and banning abortions after 20 weeks. Nevada ranks high in gun deaths — it’s one of only five states where gun suicides outnumber road fatalities — and increasing the availability of guns is a touchy subject. Plus, not only did moderate Republicans beat back an attempt this year in the Legislature by conservatives to loosen gun restrictions, lawmakers passed no recent laws restricting abortion clinics or providers.

MARCO RUBIO CARLY FIORINA No increase in the minimum wage. Fewer government regulations on businesses. Elimination of the estate tax and capital gains taxes for investments in small businesses. Fiorina supporters say the candidate’s platforms would be great for Nevada businesses, which would see improvements to their bottom lines because of reductions in expenses. That, in turn, would allow them to expand and add jobs, which would boost the state’s entire economy. Fiorina opponents say minimum-wage workers would lose buying power as inflation marches on while their compensation stagnates, and less regulation opens a Pandora’s box of potential problems such as wage-and-hour unfairness, predatory consumer practices and environmental damage. Speaking of the environment, Fiorina has argued against emissions regulations in California, saying they wouldn’t make a difference, and voiced opposition for cap-and-trade measures during an unsuccessful run for Senate in 2010. On the tech side, a Fiorina presidency could be good for Las Vegas, given her experience as a former chief executive at Hewlett-Packard and her work with AT&T.

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How would a Rubio presidency affect Nevada? On immigration, it depends on which Rubio shows up. The first-term senator worked on a bipartisan reform bill that drafted a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in return for increased border security. But when the bill reached the House, he opposed it. That said, Rubio has sounded restrictive on immigration on the campaign trail. He said he wouldn’t support an amnesty plan until the borders were secured and suggested there could be a broader debate about a path to citizenship in “10 or 12 years.” As the Southwest bakes in a long-term drought, Rubio’s general opposition to laws that combat climate change also could come into play. Rubio doubts the role of human activity in causing climate change. Meanwhile, scientists estimate the average temperature could rise by 6 degrees in Las Vegas by 2100, which could have dire effects on air quality, fire risk and water resources. But Rubio has ties to Las Vegas, having spent his teenage years here, and his father was a member of the Culinary Union. Nevada being on the president’s mental map could have advantages.

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RAND PAUL The most sweeping effect of a Paul presidency in Nevada would involve the fate of federally-owned land. Paul wants the federal government to turn that land over to the state to manage, a big deal given the feds control about 85 percent of Nevada’s acreage. For environmentalists, that’s a doomsday scenario — ranchers, miners, developers and others running roughshod over sensitive desert landscape, spoiling and depleting what little water is left and destroying flora and fauna. So who’s in Paul’s corner on the issue? Cliven Bundy, most notably. The Bunkerville rancher came away from a recent meeting with Paul saying he was “in tune” with the candidate’s land ownership proposal. Reminder: Bundy staged a standoff with federal authorities who were trying to enforce a legal order for Bundy to pay $1.2 million in grazing fees he refused to pay and has said, “I don’t recognize the United States government as even existing.”

Ted Cruz Cruz takes much of his economic policy from the pro-business GOP playbook — fewer regulations, a simplified tax code — but his proposal to end the Export-Import Bank could hurt some Las Vegas businesses. The Ex-Im Bank is a federal credit agency that provides loans and credit insurance to American companies that export goods. Some local small businesses have come out passionately in favor of continuing funding of the bank, saying it allows them to compete internationally.

John Kasich JOE BIDEN The vice president may be full of surprises if and when he launches a bid, but at this point, it feels like his presidency would be an extension of Obama’s. It’s the Democratic version of George H.W. Bush following Ronald Reagan. There are some differences between Obama and Biden on policies and issues, but there aren’t many, and they often can be measured in inches instead of miles. In 2012, for instance, Biden said he’d favor legalizing gay marriage, well before Obama expressed support for it. But Obama followed suit and said that while he would have preferred to address the issue on his own terms and timeframe, “all’s well that ends well.” On other issues, Biden disagreed with Obama on the 2009 troop surge in Afghanistan and had qualms about the raid in which Osama bin Laden was killed. Again, though, Biden largely is seen as being a close partner of Obama’s. Both are pro-choice and pro-union. If you want a view into how Las Vegas could be impacted by Biden as president, the last seven years is a good place to start looking.

The Ohio governor and former House member is more moderate than many of his opponents, having taken issue with Republican leaders who cut poverty programs and saying he was open to considering Obama’s plans for an immigration overhaul.

Chris Christie The New Jersey governor supports corporate tax rate cuts, an income tax structure with three rates for all taxpayers and a repeal of the Affordable Care Act. But he doesn’t fit neatly into any left-to-right box. He once was pro-choice but now supports a 20-week abortion ban, and opposes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants but approved in-state tuition for them.

Martin O’Malley The former Maryland governor is somewhere left of Clinton and right of Sanders.

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“I want the next president to have smoking illegal because it is bad for your lungs and kids and adults died from that. Can you please do that?”

“A good president makes good choices. He or she should show leadership. A good president is someone who can have ideas that will help the world a better place. A president should know how to be kind and generous.”

“Being a good president is being brave, honest and generous, because I think some people feel left out and uncared for.”

“The next president should fix global warming.” “A good president puts the people before himself. He defends the Constitution and leads his people to a better tomorrow. In times of war, a good president does not hesitate to awaken the war machine we know as America. I’d like to see the next president balance our debt and turn America back into an economic powerhouse. I believe illegal immigration should stop, but legal immigration should be encouraged. Things should be made in America again to create more jobs.”

“I would like the next president to take away guns and give less homework because people die from guns in wars and some kids do not need homework.” “A good president is honest, brave, polite and respectful. Also a good president needs to spend some time with his family.” “The next president should sell robotic puppies.” “A good president is respectful. A good president is kind to everyone.”

“The next president should lower taxes, help out more poor people, make insurance an easier concept and make Obamacare easier to use.”

“I want him to do good things ... no more drugs, no more smoking, no guns, no sweets.”

“I would like that the next president would help the immigrants to have better jobs, to make safer the streets of Nevada, to have more opportunities as a student to get into a good college.”

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IDark streaks, known as recurring slope linae, have been observed at Hale Crater on Mars. Scientists recently reported definitive signs of liquid water on the surface of presentday Mars, a finding that will fuel speculation that life, if it ever arose there, could persist. (UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA/ NASA)

What Mars can teach us about using water Deep in the sandy desert, the discovery of a trace of water sets off celebration. Quick: Mars or Nevada? BY SCOTT LUCAS

BIOENGINEER CROPS The microbes that Louisiana State University professor Gary King studies in the Bonneville Salt Flats have evolved to withstand punishingly high levels of salinity. Instead of using fresh water to nurture crops such as alfalfa, why not engineer crops that can withstand higher salt content? That would free fresh water for other uses.

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Trick question. The description applies to both. Although Nevada in its natural state may be ever-soslightly more inhabitable, it turns out that some of the scientific research being done into whether human life can be sustained on the red planet could help us adapt to the drought that rapidly is becoming our new normal. So as Gov. Brian Sandoval’s drought panel refines its proposals for best practices for water use and conservation, we asked top scientists how research collected on Mars and elsewhere could be used here in Southern Nevada. RECYCLE MORE WATER “The biggest thing we can learn from space studies is the need to recycle water,” said Chris McKay, a senior scientist at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California. Although recycled water accounts for 40 percent of Southern Nevada’s supply, gains still could be had. That includes treating and reusing urine, McKay said. That’s what they do on the International Space Station. “Astronauts don’t have a problem, because they understand the science,” McKay said.

DESIGN BETTER BUILDINGS “The blueprints for homes in Nevada are not designed for the desert climate,” NASA astrobiologist Henry Sun said. For instance, we rely on energy-intensive air conditioning instead of planting shade trees and insulating walls with hay. Better buildings would use fewer natural resources and less water by including graywater systems, low-flow toilets and shower heads, and xeriscaping. “It’s eye-opening for me that you can live in the desert quite comfortably by working with nature rather than against nature,” Sun said. DESALINATE Since its founding, Israel has been constrained by limited water. But that hasn’t prevented development and population growth. “They do it better than we do because they have to,” Sun said. Israel produces more than a quarter of its water by desalinating the ocean. The country also has invested in efficient agricultural systems, such as drip irrigation lines that deliver water directly to the root of a plant.

TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING Louisiana is another place to find answers on how to adapt to a changing landscape. Over the 20th century, the state lost 1,900 square miles of coastal wetlands. Levees, spillways and dams built to control floods also starved the state’s coast of sediment deposits. On top of that, the existing land is sinking, and the sea rising. In other words, Louisiana has the opposite of Nevada’s problem: “Too much water,” King said. Although the state has many options to consider as it builds a master plan to address the problem in 2017, King said one solution may not be avoided. “Parts of coastal Louisiana are not sustainable,” he said. “People will have to leave.” That’s a sobering idea for Louisianians — and Nevadans — to face. At some point, we may have to decide that the carrying capacity of available water has been outstripped by population. Better think ahead before that happens, though. Because if the scientists agree on one thing, it’s that Mars Base isn’t quite ready to accept climate refugees.

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Where do we start in North Las Vegas? The feds granted $485,000 for a plan to revitalize the city; the challenge is acting on the end product BY MEGAN MESSERLY STAFF WRITER

Lydia Garrett doesn’t like waiting for answers — not when people in her neighborhood are struggling to pay their bills and find jobs. Yet Garrett, president of the North Valley Leadership Team, a community group, says all that seems to come from the city of North Las Vegas are delays. The city is in the midst of developing a plan to revitalize older parts of North Las Vegas, including North Valley, while at the same time expand — namely with with housing at the Villages at Tule Springs and with a production facility for electric car maker Faraday Future at the Apex Industrial Complex. But some residents worry that by chasing new economic development, the city won’t move fast enough on problems that plague residents today. The city’s response: Be patient. Meantime, city officials turned to residents to gather input on how to balance the competing interests. On a recent Saturday morning, Te resa and Kyle Paxton completed a survey asking what they think about their neighborhood, an area riddled with vacant lots and without enough access to basic services. “It’s hard to find a living-wage job,” Teresa Paxton said. “I hope my responses will be addressed.” The Paxtons were two of 100 residents who attended a farmers market hosted by Lutheran Social Ser vices of Nevada and the city of North Las Vegas. In exchange for filling out the 70-question survey, residents received free groceries from a food pantry. The Paxtons loaded their cart with fresh tomatoes, onions and carrots. The survey is phase one for the city’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative planning group, tasked with developing a plan over the next two years to redevelop the city’s urban core, which includes the southernmost portion of the city bordered by Clayton Street to the west and North Fifth Street to the east. The city hopes to collect 1,000 surveys before the end of October.

Lydia Garrett, president of the North Valley Leadership Team, stands by the entrance to an 18-acre parcel, formerly the Buena Vista Springs senior complex, in North Las Vegas. Garrett’s group wants the city to follow a mixed-use plan for the parcel based on results from a City of North Las Vegas survey of residents. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

There are no grocery stores of any magnitude. Our focus is to bring things back to the community so people don’t have to leave.” — CASS PALMER, NORTH LAS VEGAS DIRECTOR OF NEIGHBORHOOD AND LEISURE SERVICES

North Las Vegas and the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority received a $485,000 grant from the federal government to develop the plan. The area has many needs. “There are no grocery stores of any magnitude,” said Cass Palmer, the city’s director of neighborhood and leisure services. “Our focus is to bring things back to the community so people don’t have to leave.” Now, the city is trying to figure out what those things are. The survey asks residents about their needs regarding health care, libraries, banks, post offices, public transportation, social services, child care, youth programs

and places of worship. But Garrett and other residents said they are frustrated that the city is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to develop a plan that could take years to come to fruition. Garrett says it feels like the older part of town is on the backburner, while the city focuses its attention on developing newer areas, particularly Apex. When crime plagued Garrett’s neighborhood, she and a group of residents worked together to tear down an apartment complex they said was the epicenter of the problem. The vacant lot is one of the places the city would like to redevelop. It also was the site of the farmers market.

Garrett’s organization already has plans to develop the lot, and she complained its project is being co-opted by the city. She doesn’t want to wait years to see changes to her neighborhood, she said. But the grant’s target area comprises more than just that plot, city officials said, and they have to look at the needs of the entire urban core area, not just North Valley. Jim Haye, the city’s lead coordinator on the grant project, said that the large target area has made the project more of a challenge. The city plans to put out a request for proposals from developers by the end of 2015 and hopes to have a developer selected by the end of the first quarter of 2016. Once the plan is finalized in January 2017, officials will apply for another federal grant of up to $30 million. “They’ll say, ‘We’re going to get a grant but you have to wait,’” Garrett said. “But I’m saying how long do people have to wait to pay their bills? How long do people have to wait to find jobs?”

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few years ago, P Moss told me a great story. This is characteristic, as Moss has a bounty of great stories from his years as owner of Double Down Saloon near the Hard Rock Hotel and Hard Rock Café, and more recently, Frankie’s Tiki Room on West Charleston Boulevard. In the early days of Double Down, about 1992, the club struggled to find a consistent clientele. Those who wandered into the tavern typically JOHN had been KATSILOMETES tossed from the Office bar across the street. Hard Rock Café had opened on the corner of Paradise and Harmon a couple of years earlier and five years before the Hard Rock Hotel opened on the same parcel. Staff needed a place to hang and soon learned of Moss’ darkened enclave, known to serve martinis infused with bacon and a shot called “Ass Juice.” Hard Rock Café bartenders and cocktail servers frequently showed up and often did not leave until the start of their next shift, freshening their shirts with steam emanating from coffee pots before heading back to work. This is what we call Las Vegas lore — a moment caught in history. Hard Rock Café marked its 25th anniversary in September. In its honor, here are 25 facts about the venue. 25. Twenty-one stars have been set in front of the café since it opened, honoring Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, the Beach Boys, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Slaughter, Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Metallica, Marvin Gaye and others. 24. Hard Rock Café was the site of the largest drag dance number ever, recognized by Guinness World Records. A total of 61 drag queens and kings took part in the April event. 23. Thirty-one gold records hang on the restaurant’s walls. 22. More than 1.1 million pounds of hamburger have been served. 21. Les Paul once visited the 45-foot neon Gibson Les Paul guitar that hangs

at the entrance of Hard Rock Café. 20. That same guitar sign was wiped out by a crashing airplane in the film “Con Air.” 19. The Scorpions hosted a meetand-greet at the restaurant in 1991. 18. Tommy Lee and Heather Locklear visited the café during their marriage. 17. The first Las Vegas performance of “Million Dollar Quartet,” in spring 2012, took place during a media event at Hard Rock Café. 16. The venue’s opening-night concert by Aerosmith was delayed 3 1/2 hours because of a power failure. 15. At the peak of its “Rock ‘N Roll Up Your Sleeve” blood drive in the 1990s, the café collected 465 pints of blood . 14. When Color Me Badd appeared at the café in the ’90s, more than 500 fans showed up for a meet-and-greet. 13. The price of a cheeseburger when the Hard Rock Café opened was $6.95. 12. The price of a cheeseburger today is $16.95. 11. The café has sold more than 21,000 drumsticks — the instruments, not the chicken parts. 10. In the 1990s, it was common for up to 50 motorcycles to be parked in the café’s porte cochere. 9. The café has sold more than 35,000 Hard Rock Café T-shirts. 8. Sixty-two employees are on the Hard Rock Café payroll. 7. The restaurant chain’s first piece of memorabilia was an unsigned red Fender Lead II guitar donated by Eric Clapton, who frequented the chain’s first restaurant in London. 6. There are 145 Hard Rock Café locations in 59 countries. 5. Hard Rock Café opened an outpost in Moscow in 2003. 4. An entire wall of the Las Vegas restaurant is dedicated to Elvis. 3. Up for sale at the venue are Imagine Dragons lapel pins ($14) and café T-shirts ($28). 2. There are more than 1,650 light bulbs in the Hard Rock Café logo on both sides of the Gibson guitar sign. 1. On Dec. 17, 1969, the Doors were on a photo shoot in Los Angeles for the album “Morrison Hotel” when they ducked into the original Hard Rock Café (before the name was used a decade later for the restaurant chain). Pictures of the band outside and inside the club made the album’s back cover and gatefold.

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THE UNCOMMON TASK OF TREATING CHILDREN WITH CANCER The cancers found in children often are uncommon in adults.

An estimated 13,000 children, newborn to age 18, are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. About 100 of those cases occur in the Las Vegas area. ¶ While there are few events as upsetting and jarring as discovering a child has cancer, ongoing research and dedicated children’s cancer treatment facilities continue to improve the quality of care available to kids. ¶ “Childhood cancers are usually very different from adult cancers and need to be treated as such,” said Dr. Alan Ikeda, MD, a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Sunrise Children’s Hospital and Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada. TYPES OF CHILDHOOD CANCERS Pediatric cancers are divided into three major groups. Approximately one-third are leukemia or lymphomas, one-third are brain tumors, and one-third are solid tumors (tumors found within the body that do no contain cysts or liquid). Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is the most common overall.

CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS One of the primary differences between childhood cancer and adult cancer is the cause. “Adult cancer’s are often linked to being exposed to environmental factors, whereas childhood cancer is not,” Ikeda said. Many childhood cancers are caused by gene mutations and occasionally spurred by genetic conditions. Parents cannot cause or prevent childhood cancer and cannot blame themselves should their child become ill.

CARE FOR ALL The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada is a branch of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to treating children with cancer and other complex medical conditions. Based in Las Vegas, the program guarantees no child will be denied care at the facility for the inability to pay. If needed, the program also covers follow-up care for the child into adulthood. For more information or to donate, visit cure4thekids.org.

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LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP Most patients who survive childhood cancer will not experience a recurrence as an adult. However, in some cases, treatment can make patients more vulnerable to other cancers later in life. “Long-term follow-up care is an integral part of the process for any cancer patient and is especially necessary for child Thirty survivors,” Ikeda said. Follow-up percent of chilcare typically involves regular dren with cancer checkups and blood work, and have leukemia, while should continue for the rest of brain and nervous systhe patient’s life. tem tumors and solid tumors trail closely behind.

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OUTCOMES Survival rates for most childhood cancers are high, and with dedicated, concentrated research, rates continue to improve. Five-year survival rates for acute leukemia are in the 90 percent range, while brain and nervous system tumors have a 72 percent survival rate. Survival rates are not as high for some rare cancers, but that often is attributed to the lack of general research directed toward those cases.

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THRIFTY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES BY BOBBIE KATZ | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY

Halloween is just around the corner, and many of us still are searching for costumes. ¶ Specialty stores have popped up all over the valley, offering a cornucopia of looks. But dressing to thrill can come at a steep price. For those who want to be creative on a smaller budget, there’s welcome news: Thrift stores across Southern Nevada sell costume possibilities with price tags that won’t come back to haunt you. ¶ “The idea is to mix and match items,” said Ben Bondoc, manager of Deseret Industries, a 22,000-square-foot, year-round warehouse store filled with secondhand goodies. “You just have to enjoy shopping and spend time.” ¶ Bondoc offered suggestions for creating your own low-cost costumes:

GIRL’S PRINCESS COSTUME The trick: Most thrift stores stock play or party gowns for little girls in their kids’ clothing sections. Pair one with a pair of sandals and complete the look with a tiara and a magic wand from the toy section. If more glitz is desired, add kids’ jewelry from the toy section or costume jewelry from accessories. The treat: gown, $3; tiara, $1; sandals, $2-$3; wand, 50 cents; jewelry, 50 cents; beads, $1. Her very own kingdom for about $8.

BOY’S COWBOY COSTUME The trick: Mosey over to the kids’ clothing racks, pick out a flannel shirt, vest, jeans and chaps, if the store has them (the store sometimes gets them in). Grab a pair of cowboy boots from kids’ shoes, then saunter on over to hats for a cowboy hat. To finish, strap on a toy gun and holster from the toy section. The treat: flannel shirt, $2-$3; vest, $1; toy gun and holster, $2 or less; chaps, $2-$3; boots, $2-$3; hat $1.50. An entire costume for just about $10.

PET COSTUMES The trick: Rummage through the racks in the kids’ clothing section for items that will fit your dog or cat. (Horses and gerbils may be out of luck.) Mix and match garments and accessories, such as T-shirts, capes, football helmets and fireman hats. The treat: T-shirt, $1; accessories $2-$4. Halloween is in the bag!

Many thrift stores carry children’s Halloween costumes that have been used. Deseret recently had in stock Winnie the Pooh, a pumpkin suit, Tigger, Elmo, Ninja Turtles, Spider-Man, a vampire, a princess, a fireman and more.

Bring a picture of the costume you hope to create or a list of items you need. Thrift store employees typically are happy to help you find what you need.

ZOMBIE The trick: The good news is zombies, big or small, wear anything. Mix and match a flannel shirt and T-shirt, shred a pair of jeans or overalls, then add a zombie mask, with or without hair. When you get home, splash everything with red paint to simulate blood. Consider adding a pair of shoes to bloody, too. The treat: flannel shirt, $2-$3; T-shirt, $1; jeans or overalls, $6; mask, $1-$3; shoes, $3-$4. You can paint the town with gore for about $15.

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DESERET INDUSTRIES 3750 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas and 4655 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas The thrift store chain exists solely to help people in need. It is part of the welfare program of the Church of Latter-day Saints, which conducts charity drives weekly all over town. All of the merchandise in the stores has been donated. Revenue generated by the store, which is open to everyone, funds the program. The stores sell clothing, accessories, toys, kitchen items, home furnishings and more.

The trick: In the men’s or women’s clothing section, gather fatigue pants or camouflage shorts and a jacket in green, blue or brown. Match them with boots from the shoe section, a belt and white gloves from the accessory section. Military hats often can be found in the hat section. (At Deseret, all the military hats have had their patches removed). Add a sword or gun to the outfit after heading on over to the toy section. The treat: jacket, $6; pants, $4; boots, $6; belt, $1; holster and sword, $1.50; hat, $1.50; gloves, $1. The force will be with you for $20 or less.

ADULT VAMPIRE BRIDE The trick: An assortment of gowns typically can be found in the women’s clothing section — wedding gowns, nightgowns, ball gowns, short gowns. In accessories, you can shop for an assortment of wigs. Add some fun shoes, and if one’s available, a cape. And don’t forget new vampire teeth, which Deseret sells in collectibles, alongside secondhand jewelry. The treat: gown, $10-$15; wig, $2; shoes, $4-$5; cape, $4; vampire teeth, $1. A deal for under $25 that you can really sink your teeth into.

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Since it was founded in 2002, the Vegas Valley Book Festival has presented more than 800 authors and speakers, and has produced or sponsored more than 500 readings, workshops, book signings and events.

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as Vegas may not be filled with as many academics as Boston, Washington, D.C., or the Bay Area, but Southern Nevada has a growing literary community. “I see the groundwork for a really strong literary culture,” said Joshua Wolf Shenk, executive director of UNLV’s Black Mountain Institute, the university’s literary center. This year, for instance, brought a crop of books by writers from Las Vegas and stories set in the valley, including mysteries, graphic novels, nonfiction accounts and poems. Las Vegas is emerging as an unexpected haven for writers, Shenk said. “Most of my friends in New York and Los Angeles would raise their eyebrows to hear me say that, but I do think it’s possible,” he said. Shenk moved here this summer. He said the desert’s open spaces and unique landforms make Southern Nevada ideal for reflection, while the city’s entertainment provides potent stimulation. The Black Mountain Institute, in the heart of UNLV’s campus, is crucial to growing the local literary community. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this spring, the center has helped launch the careers of dozens of writers. This month, it will be involved with the Vegas Valley Book Festival, featuring sessions with writers including Claire Vaye Watkins and Laura McBride. Unlike in years past, today’s local writers set their stories more in an unromanticized version of Las Vegas, said Drew Cohen, a buyer for the Writer’s Block bookstore on Fremont Street. An increasing number of stories turn away focus on places such as Chinatown, Henderson or North Las Vegas. “It’s more about people who live here every day,” Cohen said.

IF YOU GO What: Vegas Valley Book Festival When: Oct. 15-17 Where: Multiple locations throughout the valley Cost: Free and open to the public About: The Vegas Valley Book Festival, now in its 14th year, is the largest literary event in Nevada, drawing more than 10,000 people each season. More info: Visit vegasvalley bookfestival.org

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My idea of an adrenaline rush is feeding ducks at Sunset Park.

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WE ARE CALLED TO RISE Laura McBride Published June 2014

This is the breakthrough novel for author Laura McBride, who lives in Las Vegas. Set in the valley’s suburbs and loosely inspired by a 2008 officer-involved shooting in Henderson, this story is about three people’s lives bound together by a defining moment.

TIME TO CHOW DOWN on some sushi in Chinatown.

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NEVER TOO TIRED. Let’s find some ghosts at Bonnie Springs Ranch.

James Sie Published August 2015

REL[AM]ENT Jamison Crabtree Published March 2015

This book of poetry from Jamison Crabtree, a Black Mountain Institute Ph.D., casts horror movie characters such as Freddy Krueger and Michael Myers in his poems.

HOT SPRINGS OR A HOT TUB, whichever is closer DRAGONFISH Vu Tran Published August 2015

This page-turning thriller that touches on migration and loss is set in Las Vegas’ Vietnamese community, with an emphasis on the city’s seedy underbelly. It’s the first novel by author Vu Tran, who has a doctorate from UNLV and was a Glenn Schaeffer Fellow in Fiction at the Black Mountain Institute.

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The closer the table is to the dance floor, the better.

GOLD FAME CITRUS Claire Vaye Watkins Published September 2015

This is the debut novel for Claire Vaye Watkins, who spent time as a child in Pahrump. Set in the future, this love story takes place in the drought-stricken Southwest as a couple meet a mysterious child and head east from Southern California.

This comingof-age novel by James Sie tracks a 17-year-old who is working a dead-end job on the Strip and is troubled by his mother’s abandonment years earlier. His life begins to change when he meets siblings working as living statues at the Venetian. The novel includes graphic illustrations by Sungyoon Choi.

Colson Whitehead Published May 2014

Grantland, an online sports magazine, gave writer Colson Whitehead $10,000 to participate in the World Series of Poker. This is his humorous memoir based on that experience.

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Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Miniature poodle Description: Scooter is a friendly boy looking for a best friend to give him lots of attention and cuddles. Adoption fee: $155

Age: 9-month-old male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Smokie is friendly and social. Take him home, and he will repay you with playful head-butts, kisses and cuddles. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 6-month-old spayed female Breed: Shorthair tabby Description: Sporty and inquisitive Isadora relishes playing soccer with toys. She adores people and cats, so set aside plenty of quality time with her daily. Adoption fee: $50

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Ace is a tiny, tuxedoclad gentleman with a ton of love to share. He weighs just 5 pounds, so take extra safety precautions for him throughout your home and yard. Adoption fee: $60

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Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic mediumhair Description: Gigi is a shy, sweet girl looking for a forever friend to lounge and snuggle with. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 3-year-old male Breed: Pit bull terrier Description: Boots is a friendly pooch who is looking for a forever friend to play with and give lots of big doggy kisses. Adoption fee: $25

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ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST FIRST TEAM

MOUNTAIN WEST SEASON PREDICTIONS

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PAT MCCAW

ANTHONY DRMIC

WINSTON SHEPARD

SENIOR, BOISE STATE

SENIOR, SAN DIEGO STATE

My preseason player of the year in 2014 played in only seven games before an ankle injury ended his season. A medical redshirt means another year of the guy you hate unless he’s on your team, and for that, Drmic and I both are grateful.

Shepard likely will be voted the preseason player of the year, and I wouldn’t argue it. He’s a senior leader of what I expect will be the best team in the league and one of the best defenses in the nation.

SOPHOMORE, UNLV

McCaw already was the Rebels’ most complete player, and when Rashad Vaughn went down, he proved he could be the go-to scorer on top of it. McCaw grew an inch in the offseason and the Rebels added elite alleyoop targets in freshmen Stephen Zimmerman and Derrick Jones, setting up for another season of contributing all over the court.

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Entering the 2015-16 college basketball season, at least four teams have a legitimate shot at the Mountain West Conference regular-season title. Some would argue there are a couple more. ¶ The only thing I’m confident in is that preseason picks at the top will be all over the place, and San Jose State will be last. ¶ Here are my selections for the All-Mountain West first team and a predicted order of finish. ¶ The league will announce the official preseason poll results Oct. 13 in Las Vegas.

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PLAYER OF THE YEAR

ANTHONY DRMIC SENIOR GUARD/FORWARD, BOISE STATE This almost always ends up going to the best player on the first-place team, and even if the Broncos win, Drmic could lose to a teammate, junior James Webb III. But I thought Drmic was the right preseason pick last year, and since he seems healthy, I’ll roll with him again.

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DAVID COLLETTE

AJ WEST

SOPHOMORE, UTAH STATE

He’s the best post player in the league, and Utah State surrounds Collette with enough outside shooters to let the 22-year-old go to work. I would watch a tape of Collette’s post moves and counters with the same interest as another set of Derrick Jones dunks.

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

STEPHEN ZIMMERMAN FRESHMAN FORWARD, UNLV Zimmerman stayed in Las Vegas with dreams of being the hometown hero. The Rebels will give him a chance to shine.

SENIOR, UNR

One of only two Mountain West players to average a double-double last season — the other was UNLV’s Christian Wood — West’s spot on this team likely will depend on his team’s success. But his offensive rebounding alone should be enough for inclusion. I’m glad the NCAA gave West an additional year, so I get to watch him play.

The Aztecs have won at least a share of the regular season Mountain West title four of the past five years. A defense that rated fourth in adjusted defensive efficiency, according to kenpom.com, returns key pieces including Shepard and senior Skylar Spencer. Also, forward Malik Pope had a chance to leave for the NBA Draft and returns for his sophomore season as a potential lottery pick in 2016. There hasn’t been much new information since CBS Sports reported Sept. 15 that San Diego State was under investigation by the NCAA for a potential Level 1 violation relating to the recruitment of a player. As long as something related to that doesn’t affect this year’s roster, the league’s most consistent team of the past decade is the one to beat.

2. BOISE STATE

In early December last season, Drmic went out for the year with an ankle injury After a four-game losing skid, a comeback against UNLV sparked an eight-game winning streak. The emergence of Webb, the 2015 Mountain West Newcomer of the Year, led the Broncos to a share of the league title and an 11 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Well, they were sort of in the tournament. Boise State was slotted for an opening-round game and shipped to Dayton, Ohio, to play Dayton in its home arena. So while they were denied a real tournament experience, the Broncos return lots of experience in James Webb III, Drmic, sharp-shooting big man Nick Duncan and senior guard Mikey Thompson, a Canyon Springs High grad.

3. UNLV

The Rebels have all the pieces — or at least they seem to. We don’t know, because as has been the case the past few years, UNLV’s roster has some of the highest turnover in the league. Three freshmen and four transfers (two of whom practiced with the team last year) could see significant minutes this season, so it’s impossible to predict precisely how these puzzle pieces fit. This year, UNLV coach Dave Rice is committed to full-court pressure, something he has talked about since taking over in 2011 but rarely run, and the roster seems perfect for it. While they haven’t played much together yet, NEWCOMER the Rebels are balanced OF THE YEAR in overall experience — at least three playSENIOR GUARD, UNLV ers in each class — and they have the New Mexico’s Tim Williams, talent to finish first Colorado State’s Emmanuel … or sixth. It’s on Omogbo and even Nwamu’s Rice and his staff to teammate Jerome Seagears would get the most out of be reasonable picks here. I went the personnel. with Nwamu because if things

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click, he could be the Rebels’ X-factor.

4. UTAH STATE

The Aggies return all five starters, including three players who shot at least 40 percent behind the 3-point line last season. I wanted to pick them second but decided that a first-year coach, in this case longtime Utah State assistant Tim Duryea, could drop them all the way to sixth, so I copped and split the middle. Sean Harris and his flattop were lost to graduation, but Jalen Moore and his fro are back for a junior season. Hopefully Collette’s mustache will make an appearance as well.

5. FRESNO STATE

Senior Marvelle Harris will be on the preseason all-league team, and with senior Julien Lewis, the Bulldogs have two highvolume shooters who will win at least one league game all by themselves. Plus, senior Cezar Guerrero is back for what feels like his eighth season, so if things fall right, this could be a top-three team.

6. WYOMING

Mountain West Tournament MVP Josh Adams is the lone returning starter, but the Cowboys bring back a couple of potential breakthrough players from the bench, and coach Larry Shyatt will make sure they’re a difficult team to play.

7. NEW MEXICO

Guard Cullen Neal scored 49 points in New Mexico’s first two games before an ankle injury ended his season in game three. Neal, the son of third-year coach Craig Neal, gets another shot at his sophomore season, and between Neal, transfer Tim Williams and junior Obij Aget, the Lobos have a team that could finish much higher than I’m predicting.

8. UNR

The Mountain West’s other first-year coach will get his start up north as former Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings coach Eric Musselman takes over the Wolf Pack. If Musselman is above average, his roster should be good enough to make a run.

9. COLORADO STATE

Larry Eustachy might be the secondbest coach in the league, so I wouldn’t put it past him to make something great of his roster. But I’m predicting it’s going to be the kind of rebuilding year that has Eustachy tipping back plenty of Diet Cokes.

10. AIR FORCE

Coach Dave Pilipovich’s best finish was in his first full season, 2012-13, when Air Force went .500 in league play. The Falcons have gone 12-24 since then, and they’re probably another year away from making a run at the middle of the pack.

11. SAN JOSE STATE

Bishop Gorman High’s Rashad Muhammad and Durango High’s Darryl Gaynor transferred from San Jose State to Miami (Fla.) and the College of Southern Idaho, respectively. The less said about the Spartans the better.

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CASINO PROMOTIONS M RESORT Two Ticket Touchdown drawing Date: Earn tickets through Jan. 3; drawing is Jan. 23 Information: Earn one entry for every natural four of a kind received during a max-bet on any 25-cent or higher bar-top video poker machine at the M Bar, casino bar or 32 Degrees Draft Bar. The grand prize is two tickets to the Super Bowl and a $2,500 Visa gift card. Over $50,000 Get Your Game On table games giveaway Date: 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. Saturdays Information: Receive drawing tickets while playing table games. Thursday’s top prize is $1,000. Saturday’s top prize is $3,000. $75,000 Carnival Cruisin’ giveaway and free play giveaway Date: Fridays Time: 9 p.m. Information: First entry is free. Players can earn one entry for every 250 reel slot or 500 video poker base points from 4 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Fridays. The top prize is your choice of a seven-day Mexican Riviera Carnival cruise for two or $1,000 in play.

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Play for Prizes – Fashion Star Date: Oct. 19-30 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Macy’s and the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Gift giveaways Date: Oct. 11, 12, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker between 12:01 a.m. and 6:59 p.m. Pick up a gift receipt at a kiosk for the following items: Oct. 11 – coffee mug and spoon set; Oct. 12 – milkshake glass set; Oct. 17 – sleeveless hoodie vest; Oct. 18 – teapot with infuser; Oct. 24 – glass spice rack; Oct. 25 – glass storage jars; Oct. 31 – buffet dish. Hallo-Win costume contest Date: Oct. 30 Time: 5 p.m. Information: The first 100 costumed guests from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will receive $10 in play at Club Palms. There also will be a costume contest at the Mint. Ten people will win up to $500 in play. No masks are allowed on the casino floor. Point multiplier Date: Saturdays Time: 7-10 p.m. Information: Earn 10X points on reels and 2x points on video poker.

EL CORTEZ Free Play Frenzy for Jackpot Winners Date: Ongoing Information: Players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a jackpot of $200 or more on a nickel or lower video poker machine, a jackpot of $300 or more on 10-cent or higher video poker or a jackpot of $200 or more on live keno will receive $10 to $1,000 in play.

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BOYD GAMING Pumpkin Patch Pick Date: Until Oct. 24 Information: This kiosk game offers up to 1 million points, $1,000 cash mystery multipliers, dining credits and more. A grand prize drawing Oct. 30 will award $10,000 to 10 winners. Grand prize drawings will be at 7:15 p.m. at the Orleans; 8:15 p.m. at Gold Coast and Suncoast; and 6:15 p.m. at Sam’s Town.

WESTGATE $25,000 Spooktacular Scratch Card giveaway Date: October Information: Receive one scratch card for every 500 slot points.

EMERALD ISLAND Graveyard high jackpot competition Date: Mondays through Saturdays Time: 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Information: Jackpot winners will earn up to three Wheel Spin certificates. Monthly Wheel of Cash drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: Begins at 7 p.m. Information: One player will be chosen every half hour to win up to $3,000.

Date: Tuesdays Time: 11 a.m. Information: The top 30 players will qualify for cash and slot play. The first-place player will win $1,000. Play for Pasta Date: Thursdays Information: Receive a pasta dinner at Sundance Grill for 400 points. $136,000 Grab-A-Gourd interactive drawing Date: Oct. 17, 24 and 31 Information: Ten winners will win slot play and one will grab a gourd for a chance to win $25,000. Each drawing entry is 200 points. Loyalty card members can receive up to 100 drawing entries each Friday beginning Oct. 9. Players must swipe their card at a kiosk. Earn & Win movie tickets Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive one Regal Cinemas movie ticket for 1,000 points. Up to two tickets can be earned each promotion day. Earn & Win a crock pot Date: Oct. 16, 23 and 30 Information: Loyalty card members who earn 5,000 points Tuesday through Thursday will receive a slow cooker that may be picked up the following Friday. Only one slow cooker can be earned during the month. Scary Swipe ’n’ Win Date: Oct. 31 Information: Kiosk game that offers a chance to win up to $1,000 in slot play, cash and gifts. Columbus Day point multiplier Date: Oct. 12 Information: Earn 10x points on video reels or slots. Activate the multiplier at a kiosk.

PALMS $50,000 Spooktober drawings Date: Fridays Time: 7 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets with slot play. Earn 2x entries from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and earn 5x entries from 8 to 11:59 p.m. Fridays. There will be 10 winners with a maximum prize of $3,000. Activate at least 10 base drawing tickets and receive a bonus of $10 in free slot play the following Saturday.

$250,000 Scratch for Scratch giveaway Date: October Information: Receive a scratch card for every 1,500 base points earned. Win prizes and drawing entries. Drawings will be 8:15 p.m. every Saturday starting Oct. 10. Five winners will be chosen in each, with a top prize of $5,000.

Play for Prizes – Curb Appeal Date: Through Oct. 16 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Lowe’s and McDonald’s.

Ticket to Ride! weekly table games drawing Date: Fridays through Nov. 13. Time: 8:45 p.m. Information: Three winners will be chosen each week, with a top prize

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$750,000 Free Gridiron Glory football contest Date: Ongoing Information: At a kiosk, make your selections and track your progress throughout the contest with a personalized “team helmet” that gains yardage across the football field with each correct pick. Receive instant prizes, including points and free play, each time a touchdown is scored. A total of $750,000 will be awarded in cash and prizes.

Mystery point multiplier Date: Oct. 30 Information: Earn a mystery point multiplier on video reels or slots. Activate the multiplier at a kiosk.

WILDFIRE MyGeneration Mondays Date: Ongoing Information: Players 50 and older earn 6x points on slot machines and video poker, and receive discounts on bowling and dining.

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$6,500 Galleons of Gold midmonth drawing Date: Second Wednesday of the month Information: Players who earn 2,000 base points during the previous calendar month can participate in the following month’s drawing. Ten winners will be chosen.

$100,000 Tournament of Champions Date: Oct. 29-31 Information: The entry fee is $799 and includes a three-night stay, a $100 food and beverage credit, tournament play, a welcome reception, two continental breakfasts, dinner with live entertainment and entry in a $2,000 costume contest. First place wins $50,000. All participants are guaranteed a minimum $100 cash prize.

DOWNTOWN GRAND $250K Grand slot tournament Date: Qualifying began Oct. 1. Players who qualify will be notified the following month and will be given the choice of two semifinal session dates in which to play. Information: Players with loyalty cards can enter one of four ways: Hit a jackpot of $1,200; earn 2,500 base slot points in a calendar month; be the top slot point earner of the day; or be selected in a drawing. All members with recorded play will be entered into a weekly drawing conducted at 10 p.m. every Saturday. The final tournament will be in December.

BINION’S Mother Lode swipe and win Date: Ongoing Information: Club members can win up to $2,500 daily. Earn points for chances to swipe the prize machine, with a maximum of three swipes daily. Earn five points for a chance to win $50, 40 points for a chance to win $100 and 300 points for a chance to win $2,500.

GOLDEN NUGGET Seven Deadly Zins wine giveaway Date: Oct. 12-14 Information: Earn 1,000 base points to receive a bottle of wine. $2,000 Golden Derby Breeder’s Cup horse race Date: Oct. 30-31 Information: Earn a minimum of 50 slot points or 15 video poker points to compete for a share of $250 in slot play. The promotion includes four races per day.

SOUTH POINT $500,000 Swipe, Spin and Win Date: Sundays through Wednesdays Time: 3 a.m.-11 p.m. Information: Earn 300 same-day base points on slot or video poker machines to be eligible to swipe and spin the kiosk wheel for a chance to win a prize. Pro football game of the week cash giveaway Date and time: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and 1:15 p.m. Sundays Information: Poker players will be selected randomly every time there is a score for a chance to win $50 for a field goal, $100 for a touchdown or $200 for a safety. Pro football team jersey drawings Date: Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays Time: 10 p.m. Information: One poker player will be selected to win a football jersey. Pro football squares Date and time: 1:25 p.m. Sundays and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays Information: Poker players in the first no-limit hold ’em and 2–4 poker games of the day can earn one football square for aces full, four of a kind, straight flush or royal flush card hands. The selected squares at the end of the first, second and third quarters will receive $50, and the square selected after the final score will receive $100.

CLUB FORTUNE $30,000 Trick-or-Treat Triple slot tournament Date: Oct. 19-21 Information: The entry fee is $50 and includes access to three daily $10,000 slot tournaments with options for rebuys each day.

Top of the Hill daily slot tournament Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: First place is $500.

ALIANTE $30,000 war tournament Date: Oct. 23-25 Information: The entry fee is $75 and includes access to two separate

$25,000 Pro Day Parlay football contest Date: Through Dec. 30 Information: The 17-week contest will

award 10 winners each week. Select the most winning teams to win a share of $1,475 in free play.

JOKERS WILD Candy for winners Date: Throughout October Information: Players using their loyalty cards who win a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a jackpot of $200 or more on a video poker 5-cent or lower denomination machine, a jackpot of $300 or more on a video poker 10-cent or higher denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive a free box of Russell Stover candy. Upgrade two prize tickets for a box of See’s candy. Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays and Sundays Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker on Wednesdays and 25x points on all machines on Sundays. Crazy Cash giveaway Date: Saturdays Information: Win a share of $15,000 in cash and play.

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ORLEANS Point multiplier Date: Oct. 12 Information: Receive 10x points on video poker, 12x points on reels and 15x points on pennies.

SUNCOAST $16,000 poker football squares Date: Through Jan. 3 Information: Earn squares for each ace-high flush or better. Win up to $1,000 per week. Friday hot table Date: Throughout October Information: A random table will be chosen, and everyone at the table will have a chance to win up to $2,500.

SAM’S TOWN Point multipliers Date: Tuesdays Information: Receive 15x points on Buffalo penny slot machines, 11x on reels and 7x points on video poker. Pepsi giveaway Date: Drawings on Thursdays Information: Get a suited blackjack and win a Pepsi six pack, plus an entry ticket into a weekly drawing, when 11 players will win jackets, watches and blankets.

SLS Gift days Date: Oct. 16 and 23 Information: Earn 250 points on slots or 500 points on video poker and receive a gift, such as a fortune cookie, Halloween candy dish, clip-to-cart shopping bag or hardware caddy. Home Depot card giveaway Date: Thursdays Information: Earn a minimum of 150 slot points or 750 video poker points to receive a Home Depot gift card. SLS Pays Your Bills for a Year Date: Sundays Time: 7 p.m. Information: Ten players will be selected to win prizes including money to pay car insurance, power bills, car payments, mortgages and more. Earn 2x entries Monday through Thursday. Each winner will receive a key for a grand finale house drawing in December.

PLAZA 50+ slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m. Information: The best combined score from two sessions wins $500; second place is $300 and third place is $200.

ELDORADO Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays Information: Receive 25x points on Wednesdays and 30x points on Thursdays on all machines.

GOLD COAST Point multiplier Date: Oct. 12 Information: Receive 10x points on video poker, 12x points on reels and 15x points on pennies.

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Deciding on a vision for downtown Las Vegas

as Vegas has the youngest urban core of any city in the country with a population more than 1 million. In a long-view historic sense, our downtown is new, having been founded in 1905 when the railroad needed somewhere to stop for water and created this desert outpost. Every other downtown core in U.S. cities with more than a million residents was created before us. By some appearances, our downtown might seem tired, hodge-podge and a bit confused — as if it’s still trying to find its identity . The hits and misses have occurred because there has been no overarching development manual in the creation of downtown. It reflects a great deal of happenstance and opportunity, little of it coordinated. Today’s downtown is a collection of niches, some of which developed organically: the East Fremont district with the bold creations of the Downtown Project and, 10 blocks away, the Arts District straddling Charleston Boulevard, each developing its own character. There’s

the blossoming Symphony Park, with its elegant Smith Center for the Performing Arts, and its antithesis, the gritty industrial corridor down the street. And there’s the downtown office core with its buildings sheathed in glass, not far from Fremont Street, anchored by a towering rendition of a slot machine spitting people on a zipline from its coin bin. It’s these various downtown districts that the Las Vegas City Council now hopes to connect to each other and to the greater region. The guiding tool: a master plan focusing mostly on land use and community development that lays out a general blueprint for what the 5 1/2-square-mile core of the city should look like in 2035. “We never had a plan that created a vision for where we wanted to go and the kinds of development we wanted to see downtown,” Assistant City Manager Scott Adams said. “Most of downtown happened because that’s where the private sector decided to invest.” The process of adopting a master plan for downtown began in late 2014, when the city appointed RTKL, a worldwide

architecture and planning firm, as consultants, and is scheduled to wrap up early next year. The consultants have interviewed about 100 stakeholders and will have conducted five public workshops by the time the process is completed. If there’s consensus, it’s the need for more parks. Downtown has precious little parkland. “Right from its start, New York City planned for its Central Park,” Adams said. “We didn’t plan for any parks, and now we’re having to go back and figure out how to fit open space into our existing downtown.” This blueprint will encourage developers to choose appropriate parcels when pitching projects, Adams said. Cohesion will follow once the master plan identifies spheres for culture and museum venues, for housing, for offices and for businesses, including, maybe, fashion and design centers, performance and art schools, medical and biotechnology clusters, parks and recreation venues, and merchants to serve downtown residents.

“Right now, it might sound messy, because we’re dealing with lots of ideas,” Adams said. But when completed and adopted, the master plan will bring order to downtown and create confidence among investors, residents, businesses and the civic community, he said. “It’s going to be a business plan for the future.” The consultants will present their proposal at a public workshop next spring before giving recommendations to the City Council. This will be the first chance to critically examine the specifics and from 30,000 feet the assembled vision in shaping downtown’s future. It is important for the consultants and City Council to allow the rest of us to patiently digest the information, to read the narratives and study the drawings. This is the time to be bold and visionary, and to create something special as our neighbors Phoenix and Denver have with their downtowns. We don’t want to look back at missed opportunities as we shape our future. We’ve waited 110 years to get to this point. Let’s not rush it now.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS mance by student musicians from UNLV’s award-winning jazz studies program. 7-8:30 p.m., Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400.

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World Gay Rodeo Finals: Mounted break-away roping, team roping, bull riding, barrel racing and more. 10 a.m., $20, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, southpointarena.com.

The Idan Raichel Project: Israeli pop/folk group the Idan Raichel Project will perform. 8:30 p.m., $50-$60, Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 818-483-8829.

Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival: Enjoy the last day of the Renaissance fair with performances, music, food, dinner theater and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $13-$15 for adults, $8-$10 for children and seniors, Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, lvrenfair.com. Summerlin Festival of Arts: More than 100 artists and craftspeople from the Southwestern United States will showcase paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry and handcrafted pieces made from wood, glass and metal. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, summerlin.com.

INGREDIENTS 2 oz Azzurre Vodka 5 oz Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water

Kol Isha concert: Featuring local cantors and vocalists. All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen of Southern Nevada. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink. 3-5 p.m., free, King David Memorial Chapel, 2697 E. Eldorado Lane, 702-794-0090.

1 scoop of lemon sorbet

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 Sprig of thyme, lemon slice, lime slice, kumquat slices for garnish

METHOD

Build the drink over ice in a 14-ounce stemmed wine glass. Serve with a scoop of lemon sorbet, and garnish with a thyme sprig and lemon, lime and kumquat slices.

A classic vodka tonic pales in comparison to this cocktail. The elderflower tonic, lemon sorbet and citrus garnishes elevate this cocktail beyond the bar staple into a drink that’s delicately sweet, slightly tangy and truly decadent.

Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Wine & Spirits.

Herringbone job fair: The restaurant set to debut this winter at Aria will conduct a job fair to fill positions for model hosts, model cocktail servers, line cooks and prep cooks. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Hakkasan, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, hakkasangroup. com/careers. *Also: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13 for food servers and prep cooks; 8 a.m.1 p.m. and 3-8 p.m. Oct. 14 for model bartenders, bar apprentices, line cooks and prep cooks; 8 a.m.1 p.m. and 3-8 p.m. Oct. 15 for line cooks, prep cooks, food runners and bussers.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Job fair and career skills worshop: Rep. Joe Heck will host a job fair with more than 30 employers. Bring copies of your resume and wear business attire. 2-6 p.m., free, Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, eventbrite.com/e/congressmanhecks-job-fair-career-skills.

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A Halloween pet costume contest will be among the activities at the Family, Fur and Fun Festival on Oct. 17 at Exploration Park in Mountain’s Edge. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

Managing New Seasons health seminar: A senior wellness class to discuss being diagnosed with an illness. 3-4 p.m., free, Blue Diamond Library, 14 Cottonwood Drive, 702-875-4295. “The Armchair Traveler”: Explore the literary footprints of great American authors. 6-7 p.m., free, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860. “Contesting Intersex”: Sociology professor Georgiann Davis will examine the question, “Are you male or female?” It may not have a simple answer for some people. 7:30-8:30 p.m., free, Marjorie Barrick Museum, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Retablo paintings: In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, paint a self-portrait in the retablo style made famous by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. 4:30-5:30 p.m., Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, 702-507-6030. College Planning Solutions: Staff from the Heartland Institute of Financial Education will share information about selecting and applying for colleges, reducing your family’s financial contribution and qualifying and applying for grants and scholarships. 6-7 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630. UNLV jazz concert: A perfor-

Medicare information session: Learn about benefits, premiums, deductibles and co-pays, how to file a claim, how to detect and report fraud and abuse, caregiver protections and programs to help people with chronic diseases and Alzheimer’s. 2-3 p.m., free, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-507-3940. Film screening: “At Risk Summer”: Watch the documentary, then listen to a talk by author E.E. Charlton-Trujillo. The first 100 people to RSVP will receive a free young-adult novel. Registration begins 3:30 p.m., screening at 4 p.m., free, Western High School Theatre, 4601 W. Bonanza Road, RSVP to jem274@interact.ccsd.net. Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: Learn how to make bath and body products, exchange ideas, troubleshoot problems, work on group projects and participate in a soap exchange. Must be 18 or older. 6-7 p.m., free, Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-6100. “An Evening with Brad Meltzer”: The best-selling author of “The Inner Circle,” “The Book of Fate” and several other thrillers will give a lecture and sign books. 7-9 p.m. free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 “The Three Wise Guys”: Geoff Carter, Gregory Crosby and Dayvid Figler will read prose with a twist. Noon-1 p.m., free, Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, Jury Assembly Room, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-229-3515. Las Vegas Philharmonic: Enjoy mini performances from the Philharmonic’s upcoming concert, “Passport to the World.” A ques-

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LIFE tion-and-answer session with the performers will be conducted after. 2 p.m., free, Las Ventanas Summerlin, 10401 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-789-7487. The Las Vegas Writes Project: “The Anarchy of Memories”: Local short fiction authors will read from their stories, discuss their work, answer questions and sign books. 6 p.m., free, the Writer’s Block, 1020 Fremont St., Suite 100, 702-550-6399. “Stand”: The true story of Johnny “JJ” Ellis, who spent two drug-addicted decades on the streets of Nashville until a good Samaritan helped him through his struggles. 7:30 p.m., $12.50, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 866-976-8167. *Also: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17

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fostering. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free, Exploration Park, Mountain’s Edge, 9700 S. Buffalo Drive, 702-5950644.

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“Save Queen Green” book launch: Las Vegas natives Angela and Marisa Vincent will debut their children’s book and musical album that teaches young people about the environment. Noon-3 p.m., free, The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive, savequeengreen.com.

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Poet laureate readings: Clark County Poet Laureate Representative Lee Mallory will discuss his turbulent friendship with poet Charles Bukowski. 2 p.m. free, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 One Drop Walk for Water: One Drop and Barrick Gold Corp. will host the fourth annual 2.7-mile walk to benefit the 663 million people around the world who don’t have access to safe water. 9:30 a.m., $15-$25, Symphony Park at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park, onedrop.org. Family, Fur and Fun Festival: Support rescued animals, learn about caring for pets, participate in a Halloween pet costume contest and learn about pet adoption and

Jewish Genealogy Society: The Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada will conduct its monthly meeting and show attendees how to collect geneological information. 1 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-243-5917.

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Make-A-Wish Community Dinner: A four-course, family-style dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada. 5 p.m., $135, Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-570-7400.

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Adam Rudd is CEO of Southern Hills Hospital. He oversees operations at the 134-bed facility and previously worked as chief operating officer of Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Jackie Zlatanovski is a Realtor at Key Realty.

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Karen Griffin is vice president of public affairs and Katie McCarthy Finnerty is social REID GRIFFIN media coordinator at Faiss Foley Warren Public Relations and Public Affairs. Niki Reid joined the firm as a public relations account executive. Mario Joyner is a relationship manager at Bank of Nevada, working at the branch at 2700 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas. Julie Higgins is a senior loan officer at the bank’s branch at 7251 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 108, Las Vegas. Jennifer Turner is Nevada State Bank’s retail business banking sales manTURNER VANDERPLOEG ager. She oversees retail development officers and supports the branch teams. John VanderPloeg is branch manager for Nevada State Bank’s Tropicana and Nellis branch at 4970 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas. VanderPloeg oversees the branch staff, client services and banking operations. Andrew Chewning is a retail market sales manager at Nevada State Bank. One Nevada Credit Union President and CEO Bradley Beal was elected to a four-year term on the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco board beginning Jan. 1. Scott Beaudry is the 2016 president of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors. Other board members are David Tina, president-elect; Christopher Bishop, vice president; Janet Carpenter, treasurer; Jillian Batchelor, Thomas Blanchard, Kolleen Kelley, Aldo Martinez and Brandon Roberts, directors; Torres Ramey, outlying Clark County (Mesquite); and Gaylan Bryant, outlying Nye County (Pahrump). Realtors who are not up for re-election but will continue to serve on the board are directors Vandana Bhalla, Omar Lopez, Keith Lynam, Krystal Sherry and Mark Sivek.

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graduate of the Nathan Adelson Hospice Fellowship Program. It is the first of its kind fellowship program in Nevada and one of only 11 osteopathic fellowship programs in the nation.

3,200 square feet each in its new Skystone neighborhood. Lennar plans to build approximately 73 homes from 3,100 to 3,800 square feet each in its new neighborhood, Jade Ridge.

Sabrina Maciech is a project manager, Elena Hoernke is a security loss prevention MACIECH associate, Omar Sotelo is an auto buyer/broker, Rekey Garcia is a financial services represenSOTELO tative and Jack Stuart is an information systems specialist at the Clark County Credit Union.

Smart City Networks signed a 10-year deal with the San Diego Convention Center. The agreement establishes new Internet access points, an upgrade to the building’s existing telephone switch, a digital sign system and more. Smart City has been the center’s technology provider since 2000.

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Barbara Koich is sales director at Vegas Ink and Toner. Ned Martin is chief operating officer of American Casino and STUART Entertainment Properties. He will continue his duties as chief financial officer and treasurer. Christopher White is general manager of Meadows Mall; Amy Dalton is assistant general WHITE DALTON manager of Fashion Show; Rachel Commeford is program and implementation manager at FashCOMMEFORD DIMAYA ion Show; and Michelle Dimaya is entertainment and special events manager at Grand Canal Shoppes. Mike Brown-Cestero is general manager of Advanced Concepts and Designs. He oversees daily operations and sales for the commercial audiovideo firm.

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Nevada Department of Transportation public information officer Tony Illia won a 2015 Azbee Award of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors. His article, “Go/NoGo,” appeared in Engineering News Record; it won in the news analysis category. The International School of Hospitality is offering new certificate programs in exhibition and trade show management, hospitality marketing and sales, and hospitality English.

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Howard Hughes Corp. sold two parcels totaling 37 acres in the Cliffs village to Woodside Homes and Lennar homebuilders. Woodside plans to build approximately 72 single-family homes from 2,500 to

The Cannery in North Las Vegas won two honorable mentions at the 2015 Romero Awards Breakfast, recognizing excellence in casino marketing. The Cannery was honored for its charitable gala and employee volunteer efforts for “Together We Can,” which raised more than $100,000 for Three Square Food Bank, and for its “Points to Prizes” program, a gift program for players. Verizon expanded its antenna system inside the Las Vegas Convention Center to handle more calls and data. The company added permanent cell sites on Boulder Highway and a fleet of mobile cell sites for use during major events. Aristocrat’s Heart of Vegas app is available on Android. It features 11 games found in Las Vegas and around the world, with several more games slated to be released soon. The Iron Yard opened at 1112 S. Casino Center, Las Vegas. The technology training school is the largest code school in the world, where students are trained to build software and launch careers in technology. The Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City won a HealthInsight Quality Award for ranking in the top 25 percent of performers nationally, based on MDS 3.0 Quality Measures from Nursing Home Compare and for demonstrating a successfully implemented quality improvement program. Pawn Plaza is adding Inna Gadda di Pizza and Pawn Donut & Coffee to its roster of eateries. 34th Floor Hospitality manages both ventures. Ulta Beauty opened at 6740 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas. Sunrise Hospital is the only facility in the region with two dedicated electrophysiology laboratories. Doctors recently performed the first ablation procedure in the hospital’s $1.2 million lab. Doctors use EP tests and labs to better understand the heart’s electrical activity and the nature of abnormal heart rhythms. Richmond American Homes bought a third parcel of land at Cadence, Henderson’s newest planned community. The parcel encompasses 23 acres and includes 131 lots for the builder. Richmond American Homes plans to build a total of 352 homes on 57 acres at Cadence. The Habit Burger Grill opened at 365 Hughes Center Drive, Las Vegas. Frank’s Auto Body was certified by Assured Performance, a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training and facilities needed to repair participating automaker-brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. GR|PR is the public relations agency of record for Rosallie “Le French Café,” 6090 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas. Rosallie serves coffee, tea, French breads, pastries, salads and sandwiches. StorageOne opened at 3435 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas. It rents U-Haul trucks, trailers and support items, and sells boxes.

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He’s building his legacy, one step at a time Shaundell Newsome is founder of Sumnu Marketing, which recently was honored with a Business Excellence Award from the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce and named the Small Business Administration Family-Owned Business of the Year for Nevada. Newsome participated in this year’s Small Business Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. niece as the principals. We will pass the torch to the next generation. Our grandchildren, nephews and nieces should follow.

What is the best business advice you’ve received, and whom did it come from? My mentor, Ray Wilkinson, said: “Do what you say you are going to do.” That’s very simple — manage expectations.

What is your dream job, outside of your current field? I would enjoy being a high school football coach. I love to mentor, teach and inspire. I choose high school football because our country and the world needs good, strong, Christian men.

If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? I absolutely love Southern Nevada but I would love to enhance entrepreneurial exposure for our elementary and middle school children. I believe we need to reach them early. If you can’t get a job, create one. I started my first business at 14 years old. Shaundell Newsome is founder of Sumnu Marketing, which counts among its

What challenges do small-busi- clients several nonprofit organizations and government agencies. ness owners face in Southern (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF) Nevada? Great: Why Some Companies Make with the Regional Transportation Things are getting a lot better for the Leap ... and Others Don’t” by Jim Commission of Southern Nevada. our small businesses. However, we Collins, and I just started reading Working with small- and minoritystill have a challenge with access to “Mastering the Rockefeller Habits” owned businesses on Fuel Revenue capital for innovative and technologby Verne Harnish. Indexing projects throughout Southical companies. Smaller and minorern Nevada has helped secure projity-owned companies still struggle What do you do after work? ects for 71 local small businesses. with contracting opportunities with I spend a lot time with my wife. Approximately 3,378 jobs were either government and public agencies. We I play golf and watch sports or The created, secured or regained in the are working toward solutions in that History Channel. I am active in my market. Plus, we have 109 design and area. church as a youth Bible school inconstruction projects to date fixing structor. My wife and I have eight our community’s roads. What issues did you address at children and 11 grandchildren to the Small Business Leadership hang with too. What advice would you give to Summit? What policies do you emerging entrepreneurs? think need to change to encourDescribe your management I would give them a Scripture. age small business? style. How did you refine your Thessalonians 3:10 states, “If a man We addressed opportunities for management approach? is not willing to work, he shall not small businesses to compete in a I use the empowerment style of eat.” As an employee, you get paid for global market, access to capital with management. I spend a lot of time showing up to work every two weeks. major banks and increased opporteaching and training the Sumnu Entrepreneurs must understand tunities for federal, state and local approach to everything. Strategy is that compensation might not be incontracting for small businesses. We first. Why are we doing it? Tactics stant. A proverb that I would change have to understand that small busiare second. What resources are availis: “Give a man a fish. Feed him for a nesses are the answer to high unemable? Execution is next. How are we day. Teach a man to fish. Feed him ployment rates in all states. We hire going to achieve excellence in our for a lifetime.” Dennis Kimbro, aufaster. We develop happy work enviexecution? Finally, planning always thor of “The Wealth Choice: Success ronments. We give our employees a is essential. The first letters of each Secrets of Black Millionaires,” said, better opportunity to build a career step spells “STEP.” “Teach a man to own a pond, and he or another small business. can help his entire community!” EnWhere do you see yourself and trepreneurs should focus on building What has been your most excityour company in 10 years? a business to build their community. ing professional project to date? I am building Sumnu Marketing to We are working on a project that be a legacy. Our family-owned busiWhat are you reading? builds small businesses, state infraness includes my wife, daughter and I am reading two books — “Good to structure and careers in construction

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? I would love to live in different areas in and out of the country spontaneously, depending on my mood. I just want that freedom before I leave this Earth. Whom do you admire and why? I admire my entrepreneurial mentor, Michael Collins. I admire my dad for his African-American pride. I admire my mom for her incredible strength. I admire my wife for her loyalty. Finally, I admire my pastor for his spiritual knowledge and the ability to transfer that knowledge to others. What is your biggest pet peeve? Excuses! I don’t believe in excuses. Excuses become a hindrance to excellence. You can make an excuse for anything. Where do you like to go for business lunches? My choice for a business lunch depends on my mood. I use Gritz Café because it’s a family-owned small business. Or, I will invite people to Jamms Restaurant on Rainbow Boulevard for a similar reason and the potted bread. What is something people might not know about you? I was a teenage father who took the responsibility to raise my daughter and my other three children. Later, I became a single father of four. I married a single mother of four. That was 21 years ago.

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636

Number of new homes sold in Southern Nevada in August, up 12.7 percent from a year earlier, according to Home Builders Research.

$305,047

Median sales price of new homes that closed in Southern Nevada in August, up 5.3 percent from a year ago.

8 PERCENT

Increase in the amount of taxable sales in Nevada from July 2014 to July 2015.

9 PERCENT

Increase in statewide restaurant and bar sales from July 2014 to July 2015.

$40 MILLION

Downtown Las Vegas casino revenue in August, up 15 percent from a year ago.

$52 MILLION

Amount of taxes the state collected from casino winnings statewide in August, up 2 percent from a year ago.

$8.8 BILLION

Amount bettors wagered on slot machines in Nevada in August, down 1.7 percent year over year.

$4.2 BILLION

Amount drivers spent at Clark County car and autoparts dealers from July 1, 2014 through June 30. That’s up 74 percent from 2010, according to the state Department of Taxation.

9 PERCENT

Increase over the past year of Southern Nevadans’ combined credit-card balance, according to Equifax. The balance nationwide rose 5 percent.

$245.9 MILLION Amount software company Oracle is seeking in Nevada federal court from Las Vegas tech company Rimini Street. Oracle officials accuse Rimini officials of copyright infringement.

Brandon Trahan has worked at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Emeril’s Table 10 and Marche Bacchus — experiences that helped prepare him to open Zydeco Po-Boys. (PHOTOS BY MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

He lost everything, and found himself Describe your business.

Zydeco Po-Boys is a restaurant offering southwest Louisiana style po’boy sandwiches, gumbo and red beans and rice. We also have beer and Louisiana daiquiris. Is there a market for po’boys in Las Vegas?

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lived above, and a 10,000-squarefoot property I was refurbishing into a new commercial laundry facility. Hurricane Rita lifted the 6,000-square-foot building and left behind only a cement slab. The 10,000-square-foot facility was reduced to a shell and filled with debris. All of the work I put into that new facility literally was washed away. My former business was destroyed, so I had a choice — try to rebuild with limited insurance funds or start over and do something completely new. That’s when I decided to follow my lifelong passion for food and go to culinary school. I enrolled at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, then moved to Las Vegas in 2007 for an externship at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House. After that, I worked at Emeril’s Table 10 in the Venetian, then Marche Bacchus, then I started working for a small catering business and doing personal chef work. That led me to Downtown Project, which is my partner in Zydeco Po-Boys.

Address: 616 E. Carson Ave., Suite 140, Las Vegas Phone: 702-982-1889 Email: eat@zydecopo-boys.com Website: zydecopo-boys.com Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday Owned/operated by: Brandon Trahan In business since: June

Las Vegas is an adventurous culinary city. It’s a city that likes to try new things and experience new flavors, and authentic, quality food is appreciated here. There were people here just waiting for Zydeco to open because it’s food they already have experienced and love. There also have been a lot of customers who are experiencing Cajun cuisine for the first time and discovering they love it. My first experiences in the kitchen were watching my mama prepare some of the dishes I serve at Zydeco PoBoys, and I think that authenticity and tradition comes through in our food. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?

Difficulty in finding certain authentic Cajun ingredients. Things like the type of quality, affordable seafood you can get easily on the Louisiana coast are obviously much more difficult to source in the desert. What is the best part about doing business here?

Our tourist traffic allows me to introduce authentic Cajun food to people from across the globe, and that’s pretty inspiring and fulfilling. You lost your home, businesses and livelihood to Hurricane Rita in 2005. What happened?

I had a 6,000-square-foot commercial laundry that I

What did that experience teach you?

When I owned the laundry, it was all about work and money. The more money I made, the more I spent, and the more things I had. I had personal relationships, but business always came first and the people in my life came second. What I’ve learned from losing everything is that it’s not about how much money you can make, and it’s not about the amount of stuff in your life; it’s about the quality in your life. It’s about being happy in what you do for a living and enjoying life, it’s about creating memories. Money makes life easier, and it gives you security, but it doesn’t make life happier. I run Zydeco differently than the laundry because I love this business. Another thing I learned: Have a good insurance agent.

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On Jackie Valley’s lasvegassun.com story “Outside gaming expo, table-game dealers push for smoke-free casinos”: Cigarette smoke is a health hazard for the workers and the gamblers ... I would go to Vegas more often if it went smokefree. — StephenHinkle You were hired knowing you were working in a smoky environment. If you don’t like it, quit. — goodwin21 On J.D. Morris’ vegasinc.com story “New Caesars CEO ‘shocked’ gaming industry doesn’t do more to lure millennials”: What’s the draw? Some shiny lights and some bells and whistles? It sure can’t be the payouts. — dipstick778 On Daniel Rothberg’s lasvegassun. com story “Las Vegas officials seek resident input on revitalizing downtown”: Provide free shuttles from the Strip and people will come. Downtown is almost landlocked because of how much it costs reach the area from Strip hotels. — SteveMiller2 On J.D. Morris’ vegasinc.com story “Look to the future: Games on display at G2E show transition to skill-based products”: Gamblers will not play these things, other than the novelty of trying it out. — Wally M

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Stakes too high to be complacent about cybersecurity

GUEST COLUMN: s reminders go, National Cyber n Talk to your Internet service provider. JOHN WILCOX Security Month, being observed Many have services devoted to helping business for the 12th consecutive year this customers. month, is a double-edged sword. n Reach out to the company that provides It reminds us first that this is a dangerous your security software. Many have special world and there are bad actors out there. services for small businesses. If you doubt that, consider what happened to a top computer n Talk to your banker. Treasury management specialists security outfit not long ago. A single employee ignored can help you identify ways to protect against cyberfraud. established procedures and opened an email attachment A good plan will cover both data and network security. from an unknown source. The result was the infiltration of Procedures pertaining to email, mobile devices and the malware that compromised the company’s principal product. company’s website will be spelled out. This created a problem that took millions of dollars to fix. Once a plan is in hand, it’s time for the all-important step Or consider the Silicon Valley firm with an employee of educating employees. Actually, it’s more than education; who was taken in by an executive impersonation and wired it’s a question of creating a culture of cyberawareness and nearly $50 million overseas, where it disappeared. the willingness to comply that comes from understanding These were sophisticated technology companies, so you just how high the stakes are. Cybersecurity should be the have to wonder whether anyone can be safe. focus of a continuing dialogue. In fact, however, we are not helpless. The positive message An employee who has been educated and who understand of National Cyber Security Month is that there are things the risks will delete suspicious emails instead of clicking we all can do to protect ourselves online. This applies to on attachments. When the right policies and procedures small businesses as well as to individuals and families. are in place, well-informed employees will follow them. As a business owner, your first step is to have a prevention An employee who understands the breadth of wire fraud plan in place, one that identifies policies and procedures to schemes is is less likely to fall for a masquerade and reduce the risk of cyberattacks. more likely to comply with procedures such as enhanced Where can you find help creating a plan? authentication designed to defeat the fraud. As National Cyber Security Month reminds us, it can be done. n Consult online resources, such as the Small Biz Cyber John Wilcox is the Nevada regional executive at City Planner maintained by the Federal Communications National Bank. Commission (fcc.gov).

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North Las Vegas celebrates opening of plastic manufacturing plant BY MEGAN MESSERLY STAFF WRITER

North Las Vegas officials touted the opening of a new plastic manufacturing plant recently as a sign of positive economic growth in the city. Employees of the company, Parker Plastics, gathered with city and state officials, customers and others to celebrate the opening of its 70,000-square-foot plant, the company’s fourth in the nation and first in the West. The company hopes the Southern Nevada plant will help expand its business on the West Coast. “We’re excited to be here in Ne-

vada, and we just want to share that excitement with you,” said Parker Plastics President Jim Parker. Parker Plastics produces custom sizes and shapes of bottles by taking small, preform plastic bottles, warming them up, and blowing them into a mold under high pressure. The company got its start in 1989 making honeybear-shaped bottles for a customer in Southern California. “They’re entrusting the well-being of their employees to our community,” said Councilman Isaac Barron, whose ward encompasses the plant. “There’s no bigger endorsement than

to entrust your business to the community.” At the opening, Mayor John Lee made a pitch to all the businesspeople in the room: Come do business in North Las Vegas. “The Strip and Fremont Street are the boutiques of the valley,” Lee said. “North Las Vegas is the breadbasket.” The plant employs about 15 people, but the company hopes to increase the number to 60 to 70 over the next three years, said Matt O’Neill, new projects manager for the company. At peak operation, the plant has the capacity to produce about 80,000

bottles in an eight-hour shift, plant manager John Garland said. The hope is that Parker Plastics will help fill the supply chain for other manufacturers in the area and keep as much business as possible within the city, said Terri Sheridan, economic development specialist for the city. “Congratulations for one of the best decisions you’ve made in your life,” Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison said at the opening. “Vegas and Nevada will always be the gaming city and gaming state. But we know how important it is to diversify our economy.”

Safe-driving app wins Cox business startup contest

Regulators approve deal to keep Switch with NV Energy

Courtroom showdown pits Oracle against Las Vegas tech firm

BY DANIEL ROTHBERG

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A Las Vegas mobile application startup that creates tools to prevent people from texting while driving placed first in a business-pitch competition this month. The contest was modeled after the hit ABC show “Shark Tank.” After judges grilled six local entrepreneurs at Cox Communications’ second annual Get Started Las Vegas contest at the Palms, they awarded $15,000 in prize money to Text Safe Teens. The company also will be featured in a story on the website of Inc. magazine, a sponsor of the event. VEGAS INC also was a sponsor. Text Safe Teens, which won a local startup competition in July, is next turning its attention to obtaining outside investment and seeking to establish relationships with organizations that it sees as natural partners: schools, insurance companies and companies that manage drivers. “It makes me feel great that we’re going to be able to help more people with this,” said Leon Wilde, the company’s CEO,\. The finalists, selected from about 60 entrants, had about two minutes to make their pitches to five panelists. The judges included a senior editor from Inc., a partner at VegasTechFund, an executive from Cox, and last year’s contest winner, a Las Vegas-based entrepreneur. The panel also included Daymond John, a host from “Shark Tank” and the CEO of apparel company FUBU. The panel selected Lip Smacking Foodie Tours, which hosts food tours on the Strip and downtown, as runner-up. Judges graded the firms on originality, pitch and potential benefit to the community.

Regulators have approved an agreement that ensures data storage company Switch remains an NV Energy customer. The Nevada Public Utilities Commission approved the deal this month, ending an attempt by Switch to leave the utility and purchase energy on the open market. The agreement will allow Switch to tap into energy from a planned 100-megawatt solar array in North Las Vegas and, in some cases, sources already generated by Nevada Power, a subsidiary of NV Energy. First Solar will partner with NV Energy to build the solar array, expected to provide power for Switch by 2016. The facility will be called Switch Station. In June, commissioners denied Switch’s petition to leave NV Energy over concerns the departure would result in rate hikes for other utility customers. Switch wanted to leave the utility so it could move to 100 percent renewable energy and bring down costs. The agreement satisfies concerns of both parties and the PUC. A 2001 law — passed when NV Energy did not control a large amount of its energy generation and wanted to encourage private companies to purchase from independent sources or generate their own electricity — allows large companies to move off the electrical grid if they meet certain conditions, pay an exit fee and obtain PUC approval. But this poses a problem for the utility, which now produces the majority of its own electricity and relies on revenue from large consumers. Three major casino companies also filed exit applications, which are pending before the PUC.

Nearly six years have passed since software behemoth Oracle sued Las Vegas tech company Rimini Street for copyright infringement in a Nevada federal court. With attorneys offering closing arguments recently, the trial could be nearing an end. The long-term health of Rimini Street hinges on an outcome that chief information officers across the technology industry will be watching closely. Previously, Judge Larry Hicks found that the Vegas tech firm violated Oracle’s copyrights in providing maintenance to companies running the software of the tech giant founded by Larry Ellison. A jury is now tasked with determining damages. Oracle seeks $245.9 million; Rimini believes that number should be no more than $9.3 million. The jury also must decide whether the Las Vegas firm is liable for violating the copyright of two additional Oracle products and assessing resultant damages. Oracle makes a majority of its sales from annual payments on maintenance and upgrades. Rimini Street is one of few thirdparty companies that provides maintenance on Oracle products — at a steep comparative discount. “This case is going to establish the ground rules upon which a third party can operate within legal restraints,” said Frank Scavo, who runs a California-based consulting firm that helps companies evaluate software vendors. Oracle argued that the lawsuit would not be an assault on third-party maintenance providers as a whole but limited only to Rimini Street, which has 1,080 clients and recently expanded its Las Vegas office.

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G2E highlights transition to skill-based products BY J.D. MORRIS

outs vary depending on the blender’s contents. Gamblit showed that game in a station meant for single players. Gamblit also showed games that were featured on interactive tables meant for multiple players. One of those games was Grab Poker, in which players try to build a winning hand by competing to choose cards as they rapidly appear on the table. It’s meant for up to four players, and the winner takes the pot.

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Skill and interactivity were the key words on the showroom floor of this year’s Global Gaming Expo. The annual casino industry conference, also known as G2E, wrapped up after several days showcasing some of the most cutting-edge products from gambling companies. Set against the backdrop of Nevada’s recent moves to regulate the development of skillbased slot machines, the conference’s showroom provided a window into how companies have reacted to the new environment. What was shown off at G2E represents only the beginning of how game companies will make products that give casino floors a more arcade-like feel. After all, the regulations were finalized only last month, and more work — namely, the approval of technical standards — remains. Nonetheless, it was no coincidence that some of the most interesting products in the G2E showroom contained an element of skill — or at least a level of player interaction beyond what traditional slot machines have offered. To illustrate, here’s a brief look at how several companies explored those characteristics at G2E. SCIENTIFIC GAMES The Space Invaders slot machine from one of the industry’s most dominant companies goes beyond a simple theme based on the classic arcade game. In essence, it’s part traditional slot machine, part skill-based throwback: Customers spin virtual reels until they get to a bonus round, in which they’re given the option of trying their luck or testing their skill. Choosing luck brings the player to a traditional round of free spins; skill requires him or her to basically

Conventiongoers play a skill-based table-top game at the Gamblit booth during the Global Gaming Expo at Sands Expo Center. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

play a short video game. Players earn points by shooting down rows of enemy aliens while trying to avoid their incoming missiles. Company spokesman Mike Trask noted that the game was reminiscent of the Total Blast slot developed by Bally Technologies, which Scientific Games acquired last year. Scientific Games also displayed a slot game based on the television show “The Simpsons.” It is not exactly a skill-based game, but it does contain an element in which players can stick their hand in front of a motion sensor to move a virtual hand on the screen. Doing so allows them to engage with a bonus round by catching sprinkles as they fall, for example. INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY IGT exhibited a version of its Texas Tea game, which plays like a traditional slot machine until players reach the bonus round, at which point

it becomes a virtual pinball game. The company’s TMZ slot machine incorporates a photo booth feature that allows players to take a selfie and integrate that into the game, including into a bonus round. And its Orange is the New Black slot, based on the Netflix show of the same name, was rolled out simultaneously on IGT’s DoubleDown social casino. GAMBLIT GAMING The company has been a prominent voice in discussions about Nevada’s embrace of skill in slot machines, but its products are not yet available on casino floors in the state. They’re coming, company executives say, and in the meantime Gamblit offered a preview of what may eventually be in store for Nevada players. One game, Smoothie Blast, requires players to match different kinds of fruits — similar to Candy Crush — which then go into a blender. A wager runs when the blender is full, and pay-

NEXT GAMING/G2 These two companies partnered to display games that look more like they would be found in a living room than on a casino floor. One of their products, which combines skill and chance, is similar to the classic Guitar Hero game: Players attempt to hit notes as they move past on a screen to successfully play a song. Hitting notes translates into an opportunity to win cash, and the players also earn skill points that could be used to create rankings on a leaderboard. A casino might theoretically use that leaderboard to reward players with entry into a tournament, said Mike Darley, CEO of Next Gaming. Another game the companies showed, in first-person-shooter style, involved a similar blending of skill and chance to award payouts. INTERBLOCK Slot machine-style games were not the only places where companies at G2E were focusing on interactivity. Interblock displayed an arena for electronic table games in which numerous tables could be situated around a few live dealers and large electronic screens. At their station, gamblers can play with one of the live dealers or choose an automated version of a table game. The setup also featured a DJ and a virtual emcee on the screen.

Sam Nazarian’s SBE Entertainment will no longer manage SLS BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER

Sam Nazarian, the businessman who led the creation of SLS Las Vegas, is selling his ownership stake in the financially struggling resort and his company will no longer manage the property. San Francisco-based real estate investment firm Stockbridge Capital Partners, which owns 90 percent of the resort, is buying the 10 percent that

Nazarian and his family own. Nazarian’s company, SBE Entertainment Group, will transition from a management agreement to a licensing agreement with the hotel. That will allow the SLS branding and operations to continue unchanged, but SBE will not be involved with running the resort. Terry Fancher, executive managing director of Stockbridge, said the change “benefits all parties involved,” includ-

ing guests, employees and the companies behind the resort. Nazarian was once the public face of SLS Las Vegas, but he stepped back from day-to-day operations amid dramatic appearances before Nevada gaming regulators at the end of last year. Since then, he has apparently shifted his focus to larger projects for his company, including a possible merger with Morgans Hotel Group Co.

Since its opening in August 2014, SLS has fought to overcome its out-ofthe-way location on the far end of the north Strip, among other challenges. The resort has made numerous highprofile changes — such as hiring a new president, closing its buffet and revamping its loyalty club — while facing strong financial turbulence. The resort’s net loss for the first half of 2015 was about $84 million.

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INTERNSHIPS, FROM PAGE 43

Recession left companies starving for workers learned in nursing classes at UNLV and during her internship. She tried to wrap the man in a warm blanket as he wished out loud to be with his dead wife, free from pain. “Maybe if we find the source of your pain, we can help you,” Arizabal told him. A few weeks later, Arizabal, 22, was hired full time at MountainView. Nowadays, it’s common for interns to be hired at the end of an internship. About 71 percent of employers aim to transition interns into full-time employees, and 63 percent of companies hope to hire interns for entry level positions, a 2015 study by the National Erika Arizabal helps a patient remain calm and steady during a CT scan at MountaAssociation of Colleges and Employers inView Hospital. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF) found. That’s because the recession left many companies starving for workers after layoffs. Employers also scaled The average hourly wage this regular employees but works unback on hiring and accepting interns year for an intern with a bachder close supervision of existing during the downturn. elor’s degree is $17.20, according staffers. With improvement in the economy to the National Association of n The employer that provides came the need for employers to start Colleges and Employers. the training derives no advantage staffing again. But students don’t always get from the activities of the intern, “It’s a much better time for students paid during internships. and on occasion its operations The U.S. Department of Labor may actually be impeded. to get internships,” said Rebecca Metlists six criteria that must be met n The intern is not necessarily ty-Burns, director of the Career and for an internship to qualify as unentitled to a job at the conclusion Professional Development Office at paid; essentially, the intern must of the internship. UNLV’s Lee Business School. “More benefit more than the company: n The employer and the intern and more companies are able to comunderstand that the intern is not n The internship is similar to entitled to wages for the time training that would be given in an mit the time to interns. They’re interspent in the internship. educational environment. ested in creating a potential pool for VEGAS INC asked several local n The internship experience is open positions that they have.” interns about being paid for their for the benefit of the intern. Since Cosmopolitan Las Vegas work. n The intern does not displace opened in 2010, for example, the resort has hired about 25 percent of its interns. Maria Ramos, 24, former intern at IMI Precision Engineering A number of attorneys at Fennemore n Paid $15 an hour Craig also once were interns, director “I think people now look for paid internships because people our Karl Nielson said. age have bills to pay. I don’t think I could take that luxury of working “We have good relationships with loand not being paid.” cal high schools and UNLV,” said Daniel Espino, the Cosmopolitan’s senior vice president of people. “We also attend Briana Martinez, 22, former intern at Sen. Harry Reid’s Las Vegas office events at other colleges throughout the n Unpaid “It was eight hours a week... . The experience I got was worth more country.” than money. It was worth my time.” Before Fennemore Craig begins its two-month interview process with potential interns, recruiters travel to uniAlora Gillogly, 21, intern at the World Affairs Council versities to meet candidates. n Paid $10 an hour Hiring interns “is an important pro“When I first found out about this opportunity, I didn’t care about getting paid. I think the experience and what you get out of the expecess for the firm,” Nielson said. “We’re rience would be the same either way. But I think it depends highly on basically hiring for the future of our what your life circumstances are.” firm.” At the Lee Business School, employers often contact the development ofareas where we can improve,” Espino needed. fice with descriptions of internships. said. Once employers and students make Metty-Burns and her colleagues make At MountainView, where Arizabal contact, it’s a matter of both sides makstudents aware of the opportunities, interned, the ability to work with paing a good first impression. then company officials interview the tients is paramount. “We hire interns who can identify students who have the qualifications

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“We want to make sure they come in and are not only committed to the success of their function but understand the weight of our responsibility to patients,” said Brian Wood, the hospital’s vice president of human resources. But the onus of sparking interest isn’t just on students. When Maria Ramos, a UNLV doctoral student in mechanical engineering, attends career fairs at the university, she looks for businesses with detailed descriptions of opportunities for interns. “If they don’t (have that), I move on,” said Ramos, 24. The benefits of an internship can be mutual for employers and employees. About 84 percent of employers said hiring interns was a positive experience, while 87 percent of students said their internship experience was positive, Internships.com found. “Businesses get to sample the product of the university,” UNLV business professor Stephen Miller said. “Internships are another way of getting looks at people.” For many interns, time at a company offers a glimpse of what to expect after graduation. “I think it’s very different from just learning theories in the class,” said Stacy Acquista, a former intern at North Florida Regional Medical Center who now works for HCA Far West Division, the parent company of Sunrise Health. “It was great to take the skills I learned in school and apply them in a real-world environment.” Though Arizabal was unable to learn what had appened to the patient she treated during her internship, she said that moment with him was invaluable. “You run into patients who are very emotional,” she said. “You just have to mentally prepare yourself for things like that. You don’t learn that in school.” Perhaps most important for businesses, interns often become quasi marketers for companies and firms. “The students are terrific brand ambassadors,” Metty-Burns said. “They come back and tell others about their experience. It helps businesses not only get potential employees but also have this pipeline of marketing.” Wood said a number of internship candidates have contacted MountainView after hearing from previous interns. “They’re able to vouch for us,” Wood said. “It’s probably the most important marketing tool that we have.”

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Calendar of events MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 UNLV Foundation Annual Dinner Time: 5:30-9 p.m. Cost: $200 Location: Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Email tori.klein@unlv.edu CNN anchor Anderson Cooper will be the featured speaker at the UNLV Foundation’s annual philanthropic dinner.

state inspections of medical marijuana and expectations for the industry. Asian Chamber of Commerce luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers Location: Gold Coast, 4000 Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-737-4300 Expand your network by meeting other professionals in your industry. Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., is scheduled to speak.

Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance annual dinner Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $275 for individuals, $2,500 for table of 10, $3,500 for table sponsors, $5,000 for regional sponsors, $10,000 for global sponsors Location: Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvgea.org Bill Foley, chairman of the board for Black Knight and Fidelity National Financial, will be the keynote speaker.

TUESDAY, OCT. 13 Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson Information: Email disraelson@hendersonchamber.com Hugh Sinnock, vice president of customer experience at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, will speak about marketing in Las Vegas.

Conversation with Pioneers: “Drones in Civilian Areas” Time: 5:15-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV, Science and Engineering Building, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email jill.zimbelman@unlv.edu Join the discussion about how Nevada and neighboring states can ensure the safety of their residents as drones become increasingly popular.

FRIDAY, OCT. 16 Research at UNLV presentation and technology expo Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV, Science and Engineering Building, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email jill.zimbelman@unlv.edu Tom Piechota, UNLV’s vice president of research and economic development, will provide an overview of the university’s research activities.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 GLCCNV/Wells Fargo small business workshop Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: Free for members of the Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce of Nevada, $35 for nonmembers Location: UNLV, Stan Fulton Building, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email dina@glccnv.org Meet and network with small-business professionals. Panels discussions will cover topics including supplier diversity and procurement, and marketing your business. Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association meeting Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers, $50 for walk-ins Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email john.k.laub@gmail.com Chad Weston, bureau chief of the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health, will discuss

Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce: Business Blend Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: The Venue Las Vegas, 750 Fremont St., Las Vegas Information: Visit lvchamber.com Network with members of the chamber and Vegas Young Professionals while enjoying cocktails and light snacks.

Las Vegas Women’s Network: “Tiny Habits - Change Your Behavior Without Relying on Will Power” Time: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $15 Location: PBTK, 6100 Elton Ave., Suite 1000, Las Vegas Information: Email Shannon Hiller at shiller@ pbtk.com Learn how to develop new habits that can help you become more productive and reduce stress in your work environment.

THURSDAY, OCT. 15 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: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com Jessica Sayles, principal at Houldsworth, Russo and Co., will discuss how to plan, create and monitor a budget.

Las Vegas India Chamber of Commerce: A Flying ICU Network Mixer Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Life Guard International Air Ambulance, 145 E. Reno Ave., Suite E-7, Las Vegas Information: Email bindi@path2immigration.com Meet local flight nurses, paramedics, pilots and support staff, and tour the aircraft used by medical transportation providers.

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National Association of Convenience Stores Inc. annual meeting and exposition

Las Vegas Convention Center

Oct. 12-14

30,000

IMEX America

Sands Expo and Convention Center

Oct. 13-15

10,000

Traders Expo Las Vegas

Paris

Oct. 14-16

5,000

Society of Research Administration International annual meeting

Paris

Oct. 17-21

1,100

ABC Kids Expo

Las Vegas Convention Center

Oct. 18-21

14,000

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BID OPPORTUNITIES TUESDAY, OCT. 13 2 p.m. A one-year open-term contract for magnesium chloride liquid deicing agent State of Nevada, 8378 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov 2:15 p.m. IT Operations Center: Mechanical upgrades phases II and III Clark County, 603819 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Camp Lee Canyon cooler refurbishment Clark County, 603836 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14 2: 15 p.m. DJJS Campus: Security surveillance systems — electrical conduit Clark County, 603781 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Spring Mountain Youth Camp: Security surveillance system-electrical conduit Clark County, 603783 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

THURSDAY, OCT. 15 2 p.m. Two-year open-term contract for safety vests State of Nevada, 8362 Annette Morfin at amorfin@admin. nv.gov 2:30 p.m. Self-propelled road brooms State of Nevada, 8372 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov 3 p.m. Real property acquisition services - county projects Clark County, 603801 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

FRIDAY, OCT. 16 2:15 p.m. Federal Project No. CM-003(185) and CM-003(186) Durango Drive and Tropicana Avenue fiber optic interconnect system Clark County, 603763 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Maryland Parkway corridor Clark County, 603786 Sherry Wimmer at sherryw@

3 p.m. Nuisance property and building abatement services Clark County, 602952 Adriane Garcia at akgarcia@clarkcountynv.gov

BROKERED TRANSACTIONS SALES $22,500,000 for 68,528 square feet, retail Address: 7500 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas 89128 Seller: Lake Mead Buffalo Partnership Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Summerlin Gateway Plaza LLC Buyer agent: Al Twainy of Colliers International $2,730,000 for 37,242 square feet, office Address: 3530 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas 89121 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $2,200,000 for 32 units, residential Address: 409 and 417 E. Merlayne Drive, Henderson 89011 Seller: Vegas Venture Holdings Seller agent: Patrick J. Sauter, Devin Lee, Art Carll and Robin Willett of NAI Vegas Buyer: HKAS Ltd. Buyer agent: Patrick J. Sauter, Art Carll, Devin Lee and Robin Willett of NAI Vegas $1,725,000 for 24,644 square feet, office Address: 2801 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose

LEASES $206,345 for 1,200 square feet for 120 months, retail Address: 5061 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 103, Las Vegas 89142 Landlord: East Sahara and Nellis LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: Patricia Quiroa Tenant agent: Roberto Chavarin of Las Vegas Realty

BUSINESS LICENSES Pact Coalition License type: Community services Address: 3110 Polaris Ave., Suite 6, Las Vegas 89102

Owner: Pact Coalition for Safe and Drug-Free Communities Pana Dental Lab License type: Clinic or laboratory Address: 3110 Polaris Ave., Suite 1, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Pana Dental Laboratory Ltd. Parti Pak Productions License type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 1F and 3A, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Parti Pak Productions Inc. Paseo Del Prado Apartments License type: Apartment complex Address: 740 E. Warm Springs Road, Henderson 89015 Owner: Paseo Del Prado Limited Partnership Princess Flowers License type: General retail sales Address: 4367 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Micaela Garcia Estrada Pure Passion License type: Adult entertainment Address: 8255 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 716, Las Vegas 89123 Owner: Simone Hardy Purple Krown Enterprises LLC License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Martin Wachowski Quick Clean Maids License type: Cleaning service Address: 7343 Apache Mission Court, Las Vegas 89179 Owner: Quick Clean Maids LLC Ralph S. Beck CPA Inc. License type: Accounting firm Address: 2012 W. Sunset Road, Suite 130, Henderson 89014 Owner: Ralph S. Beck CPA Inc. Rancho Hair Salon License type: Cosmetics Address: 1046 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Ana Maria Guzman Raquel Gandola Bookkeeping Service License type: Business support Address: 235 N. Eastern Ave., Suite 118, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Raquel Gandola Raspados Los Pinguinos License type: Restaurant Address: 3500 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Fruitmex LLC Renegade Electric Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 2475 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas 89032 Owner: Renegade Electric Inc.

R Richard Korbel License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Richard Korbel Rick’s Rollin Smoke Barbeque & Tavern License type: Tavern-limited Address: 725 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 210, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Rick’s Rollin Smoke Barbeque & Tavern LLC Roberto’s Taco Shop License type: Restaurant Address: 1311 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89032 Owner: Jorge Martinez Robyn Reese License type: Solicitor Address: 2780 Fort Myer Ave., Henderson 89052 Owner: Robyn Reese Ron Hecker License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Ron Hecker Round Table Industries License type: Marketing/consulting Address: 3620 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 117, Las Vegas 89130 Owner: Round Table Industries Sage Leehey License type: Tutor Address: 2328 Trevin Court, Henderson 89074 Owner: Sage Leehey Sam’s Teriyaki Grill License type: Food services or cafe Address: 7550 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 8, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Kj5385lm LLC Samsung Galaxy CPR License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 5241 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89146 Owner: U.S. Cellparts Inc. San Antonio Personal Care License type: Property maintenance Address: 417 Foxvale Ave., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Elsube LLC Save On Taxes License type: Income tax preparer Address: 3925 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Kevin Gibson Sci-Fi, Comic & Anime Tees License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D5 and D6, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Bonefashion Inc. Scrubs Etc. License type: General retail sales

Address: 3110 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Scrubs & Cuffs LV LLC Sierra Kopke License type: Real estate sales Address: 3455 Cliff Shadows Parkway, Suite 220, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Sierra Kopke Simply Tint LLC License type: Automotive service Address: 5662 Heartland Way, North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Simply Tint LLC Skyler Mitcham License type: Solicitor Address: 5145 Rawhide St., Suite 357, Las Vegas 89122 Owner: Skyler Mitcham So-Cal Hot Rod Apparel License type: General retail sales Address: 725 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 270, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: So-Cal Speed Shop Hot Rod Apparel Solid Detailing License type: Automobile detailing Address: Did not disclose Owner: Arving Arizaga Southwest Property Consultants Inc. License type: Professional services Address: 9205 W. Russell Road, Suite 240, Las Vegas 89148 Owner: Matthew Buxton Spirit Halloween License type: General retail sales Address: 1191 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Seasonal Magic LLC Sports Collectables Plus License type: Retail - sports products Address: 19 S. Water St., Suite A, Henderson 89015 Owner: Joseph Gammariello Steven Lee Sweany License type: Real estate sales Address: 4033 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Steven Lee Sweany Strategic Noi Consulting License type: Business consultant Address: 2290 McDaniel St., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Daniel Ekukole Sunset Solar Screens License type: Solar screen installation Address: 250 Coopergrove Drive, Henderson 89074 Owner: Sunset Services LLC Symple Workz LLC License type: Company database Address: 1339 Temporale Drive, Henderson 89052 Owner: Symple Workz LLC

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Records and Transactions T&K Professional African Hair Braiding License type: Cosmetics Address: 6704 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Massogbe A. Toure Tacos Coba License type: Open-air vending Address: 4201 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: David Torres Tall Guy Designs LLC License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Andrew Kerr Jr. TC Service License type: Automotive service Address: 1314 Healing Waters Lane, North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Did not disclose The Crepe Truck License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 4181 Pioneer Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Rocketship 8 LLC Tingting Wu License type: Reflexology Address: 2228 Paradise Road, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Tingting Wu Tovar J Car Wash License type: Automobile detailing Address: 6025 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 109, Las Vegas 89103 Owner: Juan M. Tovar-Alcantar

Turnkey Business Solutions License type: Express or delivery service Address: 5966 Topaz St., Las Vegas 89120 Owner: Turnkey Group Holdings LLC Valley Construction & Maintenance Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 6285 S. Mojave Road, Suite E, Las Vegas 89120 Owner: Did not disclose Vegas Corn License type: Slot machine route operator Address: 302 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas 89145 Owner: DLXLV LLC Via Health LLC License type: Professional services - medical Address: 3110 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 103, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Benito Calderon Victoria’s Secret License type: Retail - beauty apparel Address: 2255 Village Walk Drive, Suite 123, Henderson 89052 Owner: Victoria’s Secret Stores LLC Wash and Wear Laundromat License type: Dry cleaning/laundry services Address: 2560 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Servite Holdings LLC

Towbin Ferrari Maserati License type: Automotive sales with minor repair Address: 5550 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Towbin Toy Store LLC

Well Care Pharmacy Lien Services LLC License type: Administrative company Address: 1050 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson 89074 Owner: Well Care Pharmacy Lien Services LLC

Town Square Consulting License type: Management or consulting service Address: 900 S. Fourth St., Suite 210, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Christopher G. Lee

Wells Fargo Insurance Services License type: Insurance agency Address: 6325 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89113 Owner: Dennis Bass

Tranquil Breezes Care Home LLC License type: Nursing facility Address: 237 Palmetto Pointe Drive, Henderson 89012 Owner: Tranquil Breezes Care Home LLC Treasures 4 License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suites D8 and D9, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Cindy Garoutte Turbo Upholstery Tapiceria License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 1720 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite F03, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Donaciano Chavez Guzman

Wholesale Drapery Supply Inc. License type: General retail sales Address: 1917 Western Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: David Edwards Will’s Landscaping License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Wilson A. Vasquez Wise Connect Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 6280 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Thomas Mohl World Series of Fighting License type: Sports-based event

business Address: 2520 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 310, Henderson 89074 Owner: WSOF Operations LLC

License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Anush Sargsyan

Blooms of Grace Designs License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Veronica Villacreses

510 Concessions License type: Trucking Address: 522 W. Washington Ave., Suite 205, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: 510 Concessions

April Barba License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: April Barba

Brian James Ewell License type: Solicitor Address: 1506 Mancha Drive, Boulder City 89005 Owner: Brian James Ewell

ABC Home Inspection LLC License type: Home inspection service Address: Multiple locations Owner: ABC Home Inspection LLC

ASAP Property Inspections LLC License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3170 Polaris Ave., Suite 4, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Kyle Sutton

Burger King License type: Restaurant Address: 300 E. Lake Mead Parkway; 209 N. Pecos Road 550 S. Boulder Highway; 2390 E. Bonanza Road, Henderson Owner: East Highland LLC

Abels Home Repair License type: Property maintenance Address: 920 Sunnyfield Way, Henderson 89015 Owner: Abel Gamboa AC Carpet Cleaning License type: Property maintenance Address: 3988 Spring Leaf Drive, Las Vegas 89147 Owner: Juan Carlos Antonio-Cruz Accurate Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Casey Tobias ACME Vending License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Doorite Holdings LLC Actors Best Advantage Consultants License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: SGG Holdings LLC Affairs to Remember Catering License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 818 S. Main St., Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Michael G. Whitesides Alex Grimaldo License type: Solicitor Address: 1728 Talon Ave., Henderson 89074 Owner: Did not disclose All Power & Electric LLC License type: Contractor Address: 3085 W. Tompkins Ave., Las Vegas 89103 Owner: Did not disclose Ameribrunch License type: Food services or cafe Address: 316 E. Bridger Ave., Suite 102, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Ameribrunch LLC Amy Therese Garrett License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Amy T. Garrett Anush Sargsyan

Associated Computer Solutions LLC License type: Electronic repair Address: 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson 89052 Owner: Associated Computer Solutions LLC Associated Services for Well Pregnancy License type: Pregnancy wellness service Address: 1925 Glider St., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Grateful Birth Inc. ATM Providers Inc. License type: Automated teller operator Address: Multiple locations Owner: John Carr

Buster’s Dawg House License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 4181 Pioneer Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Jimmy Hasbun Calvin Klein Clearance License type: General retail sales Address: 855 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1863, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: PVH Retail Stores LLC Care First Home Care LLC License type: Residential home care provider Address: 9315 W. Sunset Road, Las Vegas 89148 Owner: Ryan Bundy

Basix License type: Finance company Address: 400 S. Fourth St., Suites 500 and 530, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Aloirav LLC

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Bevco Inc. License type: Iced beverage dispenser company Address: 310 Sunpac Ave., Henderson 89011 Owner: Bevco Inc.

$625,268, commercial - new 2650 Nature Park Drive, North Las Vegas Master Built Construction LLC

Big Apple Collectibles and Diecast License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nicholas Pollak Bin 702 License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Bin 702 LLC Black Canyon Construction License type: Contractor Address: 7320 Smoke Ranch Road, Suite G, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Wildhorse Investments Inc. Blackwolf Ventures License type: Short-term residential rental Address: 8913 Valley of Fire Ave., Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Renee Dewitt

$746,000, tenant improvement - store 2600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas AJB General Contractor

$506,227, commercial - new 2620 Nature Park Drive, North Las Vegas Master Built Construction LLC $489,066, commercial - alteration 6390 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas LM Construction Co. LLC $466,345, commercial - alteration 4100 Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas Mesa Energy Systems Inc. $400,000, tenant improvement restaurant 2040 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Breslin Builders $400,000, water and sewer installation 1 Paiute Drive, Las Vegas USA $327,654, commercial - custom

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Records and Transactions 683 Scenic Rim Drive, Henderson Dana Twain Rogers Rev Living Trust $319,613, commercial - custom 669 Tranquil Rim Court, Henderson PA 20 Ventures LLC $254,800, solar 2821 Carroll St., North Las Vegas SolarCity Corp. $254,404, commercial - production 2787 Hera Heights Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $250,000, fence 3636 Fuselier Drive, North Las Vegas Frehner Masonry Inc. $231,836, commercial - production 2932 Richmar Ave., Henderson Sandmark Holdings LLC $225,989, commercial - roofing 8570 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Diversified Roofing Corp. $220,000, tenant improvement restaurant 441 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas R&K Development $218,306, commercial - production 2818 Poseidon Shore Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $218,097, single-family commercial - production 497 Paso De Montana St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$191,415, sign 6050 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas Vision Sign Inc. $190,006, commercial - remodel 715 Mall Ring Circle, Suite 100, Henderson Dansar Development LLC $186,256, commercial - production 860 Via Serenelia, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $180,000, disaster 6500 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Pacificap Construction Service $179,768, commercial - production 1072 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $178,549, commercial - production 216 Glen Lee St., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $177,661, commercial - production 516 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $175,399, commercial - new 4412 Hatch Bend Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $171,070, single-family commercial - production 9237 Bright Blue Sky Ave., Las Vegas DR Horton Inc. $169,732, commercial - production 855 Via Serenelia, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$201,893, commercial - production 2783 Hera Heights Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$169,621, commercial - production 2127 Emyvale Court, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC

$200,000, tenant improvement offices 500 S. Main St., Suite 180, Las Vegas KC Maintenance Inc.

$160,949, single-family commercial - production 9221 Bright Blue Sky Ave., Las Vegas DR Horton Inc.

$200,000, wall/fence 9911 Eagle Canyon Ave., Las Vegas Rafael Construction Inc. $198,174, tenant improvement offices 9499 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Burnett Haase Construction $197,790, commercial - production 685 Coastal Lagoon St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $194,684, commercial - production 2923 Edgemont Drive, Henderson Magnum Contracting LLP $194,684, commercial - production 2928 Richmar Ave., Henderson Sandmark Holdings LLC

$160,638, commercial - production 520 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $159,307, commercial - complete 432 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $159,307, commercial - production 508 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $159,307, commercial - production 524 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $159,141, commercial - complete

412 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $159,141, commercial - production 424 Honeybrush Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $158,404, commercial - new 5712 Sagamore Canyon St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $155,000, tenant improvement store 875 Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1636, Las Vegas Russell-Filand Builders Inc.

$139,512, commercial - production 528 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$123,986, commercial - complete 424 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$139,512, commercial - production 512 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$123,986, commercial - production 521 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$138,347, commercial - complete 420 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$123,986, commercial - production 537 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$138,347, commercial - production 541 Heritage Brige Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$121,934, commercial - complete 375 Gracious Way, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC

$150,000, tenant improvement - halls 543 Marion Drive, Las Vegas Palmetto Construction Inc.

$136,906, commercial - production 951 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC

$150,000, gate 626 W. Washburn Road, North Las Vegas Gate Access Services

$135,187, commercial - production 533 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$149,493, commercial - production 1092 Via Alloro, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$134,000, tenant improvement offices 1701 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Trident Construction Corporation

$146,722, single-family commercial - production 10414 White Princess Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $146,722, single-family commercial - production 7940 Torreys Peak St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $146,665, commercial - production 2813 Poseidon Shore Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $145,500, commercial - complete 828 Loch Katrine Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $143,005, commercial - production 1123 Echo Pass St., Henderson KB Home LV Portola Hills LLC $142,839, commercial - complete 3039 Tandragee Court, Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $142,483, single-family commercial - production 6649 Conquistador St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $139,839, single-family commercial - production 9241 Bright Blue Sky Ave., Las Vegas DR Horton Inc. $139,512, commercial - complete 428 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$131,681, tenant improvement offices 7251 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 300, Las Vegas Yack Construction Inc. $129,640, single-family commercial - production 8264 Southern Cross Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $129,143, commercial - production 233 Viale Aventino, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $128,880, commercial - new 5017 Cassia Tree Court, North Las Vegas Berg Builders $128,880, commercial - new 5021 Cassia Tree Court, North Las Vegas Berg Builders $128,880, commercial - new 5020 Cassia Tree Court, North Las Vegas Berg Builders

$120,271, commercial - production 413 Via San Remo Circle, Henderson Century Communities Nevada LLC $119,272, commercial - complete 416 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $119,272, commercial - production 421 Honeybrush Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $118,103, commercial - new 34 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $118,103, commercial - new 30 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $116,611, commercial - production 428 Honeybrush Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $116,112, commercial - production 525 Heritage Bridge Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $115,779, commercial - production 425 Honeybrush Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $115,372, commercial - new 124 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $115,303, commercial - new 29 Morrestown Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$128,644, commercial - complete 921 Carson Bluff Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC

$115,303, commercial - new 120 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$126,054, single-family commercial - production 7914 Torreys Peak St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$115,298, single-family commercial - production 7840 Pyramid Peak St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

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CATEGORY: AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL SPACE (RANKED BY AVAILABLE SQUARE FEET) Available sq. ft.

Available units

Sq. ft. breakdown

Henderson Freeway Crossings Lake Mead Parkway and Eastgate Road Henderson, NV 89015

452,710

Jones Corporate Park 6420 Karms Park Court and 6425 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118

416,000

Bank of America Operations Center 4101 E. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104

Property

Sale or lease

Leasing agents

100 percent industrial

363,450 square feet for lease and four smaller buildings totaling 89,260 square feet for sale

Pat Marsh and Sam Newman of Colliers International

2-12

100 percent industrial

Lease

Greg Tassi and Donna Alderson of CBRE Inc.

148,070

100 percent office

Sale or lease

Tom Naseef and Jeff Naseef of Colliers International

Sahara Pavilion North 2624 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102

147,109

100 percent retail

Lease

Nelson Tressler and Mike Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

Rancho Sierra 4404-4530 N. Rancho Drive Las Vegas, NV 89130

130,059

100 percent retail

Lease

Dan Adamson of ROI Commercial Real Estate

Vegas Pointe Plaza 9151-9155-9175 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89074

121,905

1-43

100 percent retail

Lease

C. Roger Jeffries III of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc.

6025 Procyon Street 6025 Procyon St. Las Vegas, NV 89118

121,875

100 percent industrial

Lease

Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International

Racetrack Plaza 732 S. Racetrack Road Henderson, NV 89015

112,660

100 percent retail

Lease

Christina Strickland of CBRE Inc.

Rainbow Dunes Centre 3405 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102

106,400

100 percent retail

Sale, lease or joint venture

Tom Naseef and Jeff Naseef of Colliers International

Mojave Warehouse 1624 S. Mojave Road and 1601 Palm St. Las Vegas, NV 89104

100,096

100 percent industrial

Lease

Jarrad Katz and Galit Kimerling of MDL Group

Warm Springs Promenade 1241 W. Warm Springs Road Henderson, NV 89014

99,344

100 percent retail

Lease

Nelson Tressler and Mike Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

Royal Industrial Park 249-257 Elliott Road Henderson, NV 89011

93,600

100 percent industrial

Sale

Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

The Crossroads at Sunset 1419-1445 W. Sunset Road Henderson, NV 89014

93,080

100 percent retail

Lease

Steve Neiger, Chris Clifford and Brett Rather of the Equity Group

Renaissance III Shopping Center 3330 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89121

91,351

100 percent retail

Lease

Robin Civish of ROI Commercial Real Estate

Kmart Sunset 3760 E. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89120

86,479

100 percent retail

Sale

Bob Miller of Gatski Commercial

Fiesta Plaza 2201 Civic Center Drive North Las Vegas, NV 89030

83,226

100 percent retail

Lease

Dan Adamson of ROI Commercial Real Estate

3101 E. Craig Road 3101 E. Craig Road North Las Vegas, NV 89030

78,015

100 percent industrial

Sale

Cathy Jones of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc.

The Parkway 7455 W. Washington Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89128

77,582

100 percent office

Lease

Chuck Witters, JC Yeh, Jennifer Lehr and Gabe Telles of Gatski Commercial

Foothills Plaza 1450 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway Henderson, NV 89012

77,039

100 percent retail

Lease

Larami and Bob Miller of Gatski Commercial

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*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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$5 OFF per Carton* (Cigarettes Only) *Must be 18 years of age or older. NO LIMIT on any brand of carton purchased. Excludes fi ltered fi 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 11/30/2015

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*(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: 10/31/2015

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Entire Guest Check

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Buy One Get One FREE Buffet or 50% OFF One Buffet at S7 Buffet

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 10/31/15. Settle to: 535.

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.

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