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a brief history of state mining
on the cover Would you know how to free yourself if your hands were bound by rope, zip ties or duct tape?
Nevada’s statehood came about largely as a result of mining. The industry has evolved through the years into a heavily regulated, technologically advanced operation that continues to be a major economic driver for the state. In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on what is mined, how it’s mined and where it’s mined.
reading this story could save your life
You don’t need to be a secret agent or have formal law enforcement training to get yourself out of an abduction or another possibly dangerous situation. A former CIA agent who teaches a “Spy Escape and Evasion Live Training” class gave us the Cliffs Notes version of what his students learn.
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Set goals. Give back. Hire right. Level up. Put customers first. These are the expectations and plans for improvement shared with us by local professionals who aim to take their businesses to the next level in the coming year.
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In his mind, the war still rages on A Las Vegas Marine veteran, diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, explains why he would prefer to rejoin the fighting in the Middle East.
in the Valley: Neighbors 20 Angels A fire in a Las Vegas woman’s apartment on Halloween created a community out of a group of strangers.
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Let’s act responsibly at the caucuses When it’s time to gather and discuss preferences for presidential hopefuls, Nevadans would be best served to engage in civil discourse about issues, rather than rely on mean-spirited and counterproductive rhetoric as too many candidates do.
super bowl 50: Who ya got?
The Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos are a combined 31-5 on the field this year and 22-13-2 in the sports books. We break down the reasons to bet each side and offer a prediction of our own.
correction A story in the Jan. 24 issue of The Sunday contained incorrect information about the location of a Jewish National Fund water summit scheduled for Feb. 3. The summit will be at the Stan Fulton Building at UNLV.
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A crew repacks a hot-air balloon after landing on the outskirts of town during the Mesquite Balloon Festival. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
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sunny outlook NV Energy announced a proposal to allow solar customers to keep lower rates. SolarCity and solar advocates filed a referendum that would undo an increase in bills for solar customers.
Jan. 26
multiple choice? Hundreds of local parents and students rallied in favor of alternatives to public school during a School Choice Week celebration at Cashman Center.
Jan. 26–27
occupation escalation Eight protesters, including two sons of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, were arrested in connection with the armed occupation of a wildlife refuge in Oregon. One man was shot and killed.
jan. 29
las vegas raiders? Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis met with Sands Corp. owner Sheldon Adelson, reportedly to discuss the option of moving the NFL franchise to Southern Nevada.
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puppy talk The Clark County Commission will debate introducing an ordinance that would ban the sale of pets from puppy mills. The Las Vegas City Council passed a similar ordinance.
8,149 Square footage of Mike Tyson’s new mansion in the Seven Hills area of Henderson. The former boxing champ bought the home, down street from his previous house, for $2.5 million.
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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.
Hillary Clinton
Marco Rubio
Donald Trump
Ted Cruz
Bernie Sanders
Members of the President Barack Obama’s Cabinet have lined up behind Clinton, and Obama — while not making an official endorsement — has suggested Clinton is battled-tested while Bernie Sanders is a one-issue candidate.
Donald Trump continued to ride a commanding lead in the Iowa caucus polls, which was good for Rubio. Why? If Trump beats Ted Cruz, the Rubio camp thinks it will have an easier time uniting the Republican establishment.
By boycotting the Jan. 29 debate, Trump received a lot of attention. But his opponents got even more attention at the debate. The event drew 12.5 million viewers, more than Trump’s alternate event.
Slate put it well in summing up Cruz’s performance in the debate: “The Texas senator managed to lose to the man who wasn’t even there.”
The Sanders camp had to slap campaign organizers’ wrists for posing as Culinary Union members to gain access to employeeonly areas of Strip hotels.
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UFC event takes a few hitss The UFC overhauled its Super Bowl weekend card at the MGM Grand Garden Arena because of injuries to key fighters. Heavyweight challenger Cain Velasquez and champion Fabricio Werdum each dropped out of the main event. Usually one of the top fight nights of the year, UFC 196, which was supposed to air on pay-per-view, now will become a free UFC Fight Night that will air on Fox Sports.
Wynn Las Vegas is suing the Public Utilities Commission, alleging the three-person panel exceeded its authority and disregarded legislative directives in calculating exit fees the gaming company would have to pay to leave NV Energy.
Amount the American Gaming Association estimates Americans will wager on Super Bowl 50. The group says about 97 percent of those bets will be placed illegally.
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Boise State’s Mikey Thompson (1) rolls over UNLV’s Patrick McCaw while fighting for a loose ball Jan. 27 at the Thomas & Mack Center. McCaw got the ball and UNLV won the game, 87-77. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
Number of students who attend charter schools in Nevada, up 6,000 from the 2014-15 school year.
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In 2014, gold mined in Nevada accounted for 72.8 percent of all the gold mined in the United States.
DRONES capture data from the air and provide information for computer models that map mines. Unmanned aircraft also track stockpiles and equipment.
MINING 101 BY THE SUNDAY STAFF
Modern-day mining in Nevada is a high-tech business, not a get-rich-quick dream. ¶ Operators use drones to survey, monstrous trucks to haul and T-Rex-sized power shovels to chomp into the ground. Permits and environmental applications take years to approve. ¶ Technology has transformed the business. But the first step remains the same: Stake a claim.
INSIDE A MINE Nevada has both underground and OPEN PIT MINES. The underground operations tunnel more than 1,000 feet below ground. Open pits resemble craters with dirt shelves that support trucks hauling debris from as deep as 1,000 feet.
The average weekly wage for a miner in Nevada is $1,973. There are about 13,300 mining employees in the state.
The HAULING TRUCKS that work inside open pit mines measure up to 60 feet long, can carry up to 400 tons and have 5,150 horsepower. Their tires are as tall as a house.
POWER SHOVELS, controlled by a joystick, grasp dirt-covered minerals off of mine walls. Each can bite more than 50 tons.
DID YOU KNOW?
TUNNEL SITES A tunnel site is where a tunnel is run to develop a vein or lode. It also may be used for the discovery of unknown veins or lodes.
Gold is also used as a climate-controlling insulator. That’s why developers of Mandalay Bay placed gold leaf on the resort’s windows.
Gold Jewelry, coins, dentistry, scientific and electronic instruments
Silver Currency, electronics, jewelry, batteries, cutlery, medical and scientific equipment
Copper Pipes, circuitry
Lithium Cellphones, electric car batteries, lubricants, rocket propellants
Gypsum Acoustical tiles, prefab wall board, building plaster, cement manufacturing, agriculture
Lime Stucco, asphalt, pH balancer
Molybdenum Alloy steel (to make it lighter, more rigid and less corrosive), auto parts, flame retardant
Barite Drilling muds, bowling balls, medical equipment
Diatomite Food and beverage filters, pool filers, cat litter, paint
Petroleum Diesel, kerosene, stove oil, asphalt
Silica Glass
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The United States was the third-leading gold producer in the world in 2014, meaning Nevada produced 5.4 percent of all the gold in the world.
HOW TO STAKE A CLAIM Unlike the old days, mining companies no longer can simply slam a post in the ground and own what’s below the surface dirt. To make a claim, mining companies must inform federal and state agencies that minerals are believed to be underground, pay a slate of fees, then begin a government application process that can last 10 years before a shovel hits the ground. There are two types of mining claims:
LODE CLAIMS
PLACER CLAIMS
Lode claims cover veins of such mineralized rock as quartz, gold or other metallic minerals that have well-defined boundaries and broad zones. The Bureau of Land Management limits the size of a lode claim to 1,500 feet long and 600 feet wide. Lode claims tend to net the biggest payoff, as they produce year after year. Lodes can continue for many miles underground and contain yields in heavy concentrations.
Placer claims give people rights to loose minerals, such as sand, gravel or gold that has eroded from rock and washed downstream. Many nonmetallic bedded or layered deposits, such as gypsum and high calcium limestone, also are considered placer deposits. The maximum size of a placer claim for a corporation is 20 acres. With placer claims, people can mine like prospectors — with a simple gold pan and water. Even large-scale operations can strike gold with metal detectors, sluice boxes and dredgers.
There are federally administered lands in 19 states, including Nevada, where the public can locate a mining claim or site.
MILL SITES A mill site must be on nonmineral land. Its purpose is to support a lode or placer mining claim operation. The maximum size of a mill site is 5 acres.
Q. How many mines are there in Nevada? A. Less than 1 percent of Nevada’s land houses mining operations. But the 167,000 acres that are being mined are spread across almost the entire state. Only Carson City and Douglas County have no mines. There are 110 mines in the state, and 2,230 companies connected to their operations. Four mines operate in Clark County. Nye County boasts the most mines — 21.
WHAT’S IN THE GROUND? Most people know that gold and silver abound in Nevada. But there are at least 20 other minerals here that help make the state a leading mineral exporter.
Clay Cooking utensils
Dolomite Nutritional additives, building stone
Lead Batteries, protective coatings, soundproofing materials, ammunition
Salt Road de-icing
Magnesite Refractory materials, chemicals
Perlite Soil conditioner
Sand and gravel Concrete, bricks, roads
Limestone Concrete aggregate, fertilizer and soil conditioner, paints, plastics
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CONCERNS ABOUT MINING
Many environmentalists worry about the impact of mining on natural resources and the environment, as well as the financial and political power of mining companies. The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit research organization based in Washington, D.C., found that the hardrock mining industry owns gold, silver and other precious metals and minerals beneath an estimated 2.5 million acres of U.S. public land in Nevada. The resources are worth millions of dollars a year, were acquired for as little as 84 cents per acre and are held in perpetuity for a yearly rental fee as low as 62 cents an acre, the group says. Further, under a 132-year-old law intended to spur development of the West, the mining industry, dominated by a handful of multinational corporations, pays no federal royalties and leaves behind a landscape of dramatically diminished value, the environmentalists say. Massive pit lakes hold contaminated water, hundreds of millions of pounds of chemicals have been dumped by mining operations into Nevada’s water and air, and mines have destroyed forests, eliminated migration grounds and displaced wildlife. Mining officials say they work hard to mitigate negative impacts associated with mining. For example, before ground is disturbed, companies must ensure that adequate funds are available to complete reclamation and remediation of exploration and mining sites. To minimize harm to wildlife, operators use measures such as bat gates to allow bats into mines but keep humans and large animals out, and netting, fencing and “bird balls” to prevent birds and other animals from swimming in and drinking from chemical-laden ponds and ditches.
Sulfur Sulfuric acid, fertilizer, chemicals, explosives, fungicides
Tungsten Electrical machinery, filament for light bulbs, textile dyes
Zinc Die casting, pennies, rubber, paints, automotive parts, electrical fuses
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BY DELEN GOLDBERG
They throw a hood over my head and duct tape my hands. ¶ “Look down,” they yell. “Don’t move.” ¶ Someone nearby stands. “Sit down, or we will kill you,” they shout. ¶ My body locks, my heart pounds. ¶ “You’ll never see your families again,” they scream. ¶ “Today, you will die.” ¶ There are 30 of us. We do as they say. It’s the natural reaction — to freeze and acquiesce. But it’s the wrong reaction, the one most likely to get you killed. ¶ The scenario: A mass of terrorists in a foreign land has stormed our tour bus and taken us captive. We have a small window of time in which to escape, or we die. ¶ Thankfully, this is a drill. My group is sitting in a conference room at the Hampton Inn Tropicana; our abductors are former CIA and law enforcement agents. We’re taking a Spy Escape and Evasion course to train our bodies and minds to react during emergencies. ¶ U.S. Department of Justice statistics say almost a quarter of Americans will become victims of a violent crime in their lifetime. One in 6 women will be the victim of an attempted or completed rape. ¶ Terrorism, sexual assault, abductions, home invasions, mass shootings and other heinous crimes have become commonplace. It’s impossible to guarantee you’ll never be a victim. ¶ But knowing what to do in such situations can greatly improve your chances of emerging a survivor.
THE EXPERT SHARING HIS TIPS Jason Hanson is a special agent-turned-entrepreneur. He spent six years in the CIA, then became a private security consultant, teaching corporate executives and wealthy people how to protect themselves from disgruntled employees, kidnappers and other ne’er-do-wells. Demand for Hanson’s classes grew, and he developed the Spy Escape and Evasion Live Training course for the general public. In 2014, he appeared on “Shark Tank” and won a $150,000 investment from entrepreneur Daymond John to expand the spy escape course. Since then, Hanson has traveled the country teaching, written a book, manufactured a line of safety products and signed a deal for a reality television show.
IF YOU WANT TO TAKE THE CLASS Spy Escape and Evasion Live Training will return to Las Vegas in spring. When: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 25-26 Cost: $997 More information: spyescapeandevasion.com
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B E ( A) W A RE Tips to keep you safe in any situation
1 Be Aware
2 Watch your pacing
3 Be Self-Reliant
Keep Moving
Don’t be too nice
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No amount of training can keep you safe if you aren’t aware of your surroundings. Many police and military organizations use gun expert Jeff Cooper’s color code to categorize state of mind and level of awareness. Experts suggest everyone live in yellow. Pay attention to norms. Any deviation from the baseline could signal trouble. Is someone wearing a heavy coat in summer? Is the noise level you hear typical? Conversely, trying to match the baseline could help keep you safe abroad. When traveling, try to blend in with the cultural norms of the place you’re visiting.
It isn’t natural for someone to travel at the exact same speed as you. Most people instinctively strive to find open space and avoid walking in step with a stranger. Think about driving on the highway; if two cars end up side by side, one typically slows down or speeds up. Someone who matches your pace is suspect. Try speeding up and slowing down. If the person continues to match your stride, get away from him or her as quickly as possible.
In an emergency situation, the only person you can rely on is yourself. Even with perfect execution, first responders can take several minutes to arrive. Shelters and mass gathering sites historically have been sites for violence. And countless studies show bystanders often do nothing to prevent crime. “People are not going to come to your rescue most of the time,” Hanson said. “There is no guarantee a Good Samaritan will come along. You have to be self-reliant in life.” Being self-reliant doesn’t mean being selfish. In fact, if you are aware and ready to react, you often are in a better position to help others.
Most people freeze in crisis situations. Don’t. Movement saves lives, Hanson said. Consider: Some people survive the impact of a plane crash only to die from smoke inhalation. First responders frequently find car crash victims still seatbelted in fiery wrecks, even though there was ample time to escape. If someone comes at you with a knife, you can move out of the way or be stabbed. If someone is shooting at you, a moving target is much harder to hit than a stationary one. Moving and taking action can significantly increase your chance of survival in an emergency.
That isn’t to say you shouldn’t help someone in need or be a good neighbor. But be discerning and remain aware. Criminals often take advantage of people’s natural tendency to be helpful, Hanson said. Serial killer Ted Bundy, for example, feigned injury and disability to lure victims. Similarly, just because someone is holding a baby doesn’t mean they are a good person, Hanson said.
6 Don’t be a hero
Just because you have the skills of a spy doesn’t mean you should use them. Feel empowered, certainly, but be smart. Don’t put yourself at risk unnecessarily by picking fights, boasting or overreacting to provocation.
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Cooper Color Code White You are unaware and unprepared. Your head is down; maybe you’re texting or typing on a keyboard. Most crimes are crimes of opportunity, and you look like an easy victim.
Yellow You are on relaxed alert. Your head is up, and you are looking around, aware of who and what is around you. You periodically check behind you to see if anyone is there. You aren’t anticipating a threat but are conducting an inventory of your surroundings.
Orange You are on specific alert. Something isn’t right, and it has your attention. You prepare to react by grabbing your cell phone to call for help, turning and walking into a crowded area or scanning for avenues of escape.
Red This is condition critical. You are in danger and enter survival mode. You are prepared to react, ideally by running but by fighting or defending yourself if necessary.
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60 percent of kidnap victims die, even when ransom is paid.
Where to strike an assailant
These are the most sensitive and effective places to hit someone if you are in danger:
SELF DEFENSE In times of stress, the average person loses 50 percent of his or her IQ and fine motor skills.
That’s why training for emergencies is essential, so your muscle memory can take over.
Top tools used in abductions
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ZIP TIES
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You are tied up with duct tape If possible, keep your elbows together when your hands are being bound. This will help you escape later. A. If you can move your arms, raise your hands above your head, then with one strong, swift movement, bring your hands down forcefully to your hips, aiming each wrist at each hip. The momentum and angle should rip the duct tape. The same approach works if you are bound with zip ties, although those require much more strength and effort to break apart. B. If you can’t raise your arms, find an object with a 90-degree angle, such as a window sill, table or corner of a wall. Situate the angled edge of the object against the duct tape, so it lands in between your wrists and parallel with your arms, then quickly and repeatedly move your hands up and down, pushing into the edge with a sawing motion. The angled object will act like a knife to cut the duct tape. C. If your body is bound with duct tape to a chair, simply lean forward as if to touch your toes. The duct tape will stretch and should break.
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You are tied up with rope If possible, keep your palms touching and your elbows apart at the sides of your body when your hands are being bound. This will help you escape later. To untie your hands, hold your arms in front of your body so your elbows are together and your hands are open and flat against one another. Shimmy your hands back and forth as if rubbing them together. The knotted rope should loosen and fall off.
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You are Kidnapped Try to escape quickly. The first 24 hours are critical; you are strongest because you’ve haven’t been starved or dehydrated, and you likely are closest to the kidnap point. While plotting your escape, act submissive and avoid looking at your captors. Any aggressive behavior could provoke your assailant or make him suspicious. That could rob you of a potential window of opportunity to escape.
You are attacked from behind Take a step backward to throw the attacker off balance. Human instinct is to bend forward, but the better response is to create space between you and the assailant by using the weight of your body to throw him off his feet. Once you are free, run or defend yourself with blows.
You are locked in a vehicle To smash a vehicle window, hit or kick the corner of the window. The glass is tighter there and easier to break. It likely won’t shatter with the first blow; keep pounding it in the same spot.
You are grabbed by someone Pull back with all your might on the person’s pinky finger, trying to peel it from its grip. Even an offensive lineman will let go if you pull on his pinky hard enough.
You are being followed Let the person know you are onto them. Make eye contact. Turn to them and yell, “What?” Most people with ill intentions will flee. Criminals want easy victims they can catch by surprise. Make left, rather than right, turns. Most people’s first impulse is to turn right. But be sure to alternate randomly the direction in which you turn. Many escaped prisoners end up doing circles because they keep turning right or left. Also, go high. Climb a tree or head to the top floor of a building. Most pursuers aren’t likely to check above ground level. Just be sure to have an escape route in mind.
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HOW TO RESPOND...
HIDE
WHEN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER IS IN YOUR VICINITY
Paris. Sandy Hook. San Bernadino. ¶ As recent incidents have shown, active shooters can target anyone, anywhere. ¶ An active shooter is defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a person who is actively engaged in killing or trying to kill people in a confined and populated area. In most cases, there is no pattern or method to his or her selection of victims. ¶ Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. ¶ But because such scenarios typically span only 10 to 15 minutes — before law enforcement has time to arrive — people must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation on their own. At all times... n Be aware of your environment and possible dangers n Take note of the two nearest exits in any location you visit
If there is an accessible escape path, try to flee. Be sure to: Have a route and plan in mind
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TIP WHERE TO STORE VALUABLES IN YOUR HOME Most criminals head straight to the master bedroom when looking for items to steal. That’s because most people keep cash, jewelry and other valuables there. Be more creative. Better hiding spots include: n A hollowed book in a bookshelf n A fake vegetable can designed to hold valuables n A fireproof safe kept in a box marked “old clothes” or “books” n A gun safe
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If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the shooter is less likely to find you. Your hiding place should:
Call 911 when you are safe
TIP Aim to keep $1,000 in cash, in $20 bills, in your home at all times. The money can keep you afloat if there’s an emergency that prevents you from accessing banks or ATMs, or the money can be used to pay people for services, equipment or supplies in a crisis.
“The world is crazy and unpredictable. You never know what this funny world is going to throw at you.” — jason hanson
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WHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT ARRIVES n
Remain calm and follow officers’ instructions
Information to provide to law enforcement or a 911 operator:
n Put down any items you may be carrying (Ex: purses, bags, jackets) n n
Location of the active shooter(s) Number of shooters n Physical description of the shooter(s) n Number and types of weapons used by the shooter(s) n Number of potential victims
Immediately raise your hands and spread your fingers
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Keep your hands visible at all times
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Avoid making quick movements toward the officers or holding onto them for safety n
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Avoid pointing or screaming
The first officers who arrive to the scene will not stop to help injured people. Rescue teams of additional officers and emergency medical personnel will follow to treat and remove victims. They also may call on uninjured bystanders to help. ¶ Once you have reached a safe location or an assembly point, you likely will be held in that area by law enforcement until the situation is under control and all witnesses have been identified and questioned. Do not leave until authorities have instructed you to do so.
n Do not stop to ask officers for help or directions when evacuating; just proceed in the direction from which the officers entered
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If the active shooter is nearby: n
Lock the door, if possible
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Silence your cell phone
Turn off any source of noise (Ex: radios, televisions) n
Hide behind large items (Ex: cabinets, desks) n
people were injured.
people were killed in the attacks.
If evacuation or hiding out are not possible: n
active shooter incidents took place in the United States between 2000 and 2013.
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Remain quiet
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Preventing property crime
Remain calm
Dial 911 if possible, to alert police to the active shooter’s location
n If speaking will endanger you, leave the telephone line open and allow the 911 dispatcher to listen
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FIGHT As a last resort and only when your life is in imminent danger, try to disrupt and/or incapacitate the shooter by: n n
Charging him or her
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Throwing items and using improvised weapons n Yelling
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incidents ended after unarmed citizens restrained the shooter.
of the incidents ended before police arrived. ended with the shooter committing suicide. of the incidents took place in an area of commerce. took place in educational institutions, and 10 percent took place in government properties.
MORE TIPS n Give copies of important documents — your passport, drivers license, power of attorney, will, etc. — to trusted family members or friends. Or keep copies in a secure storage unit. If the originals are lost or destroyed — in, say, a fire — you’ll have backup copies that are easily accessible. n When staying in a hotel, request a room on floors three through six. The first two floors are prime targets for thieves and other criminals, but you won’t be so high up that you can’t escape quickly.
Sources: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Interagency Security Committee
Is a home alarm worthwhile? Yes. “It’s a nobrainer, because it is so affordable,” Hanson said. Be sure to install sensors on every door and window, and motion detectors throughout your home. Post signs and stickers on your lawn and windows to alert potential intruders that you have an alarm system. Video cameras and alarm systems are widely available for a relative low cost. What if I can’t afford an alarm? No worries. You still can post alarm company stickers and signs on your property to make burglars believe you have an alarm system. Also, whether you have a dog or not, buy a large dog bowl and bone or chew toy to leave in plain sight, to give the illusion that you own a big, menacing pet. The idea is to make your house look difficult to break into. Most burglars will choose a target that looks easier.
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The war still rages in his mind Las Vegas Marine veteran, diagnosed with PTSD, would prefer to rejoin the fighting By Megan Messerly staff writer
Given the choice between fighting ISIS in Syria as a volunteer — sleeping fitfully, subsisting on rations and fearing for your life — or playing slots in Las Vegas, most people would choose the latter. Marine Corps veteran Jamie Lane isn’t most people. He already has traveled to Syria once to fight with Kurdish forces, and he might do it again. “It’s tougher for me to live in Las Vegas than it is to live in Syria,” said Lane, 29. “I’m just really struggling.” After two tours as a machine gunner with the U.S. Marines in Iraq, Lane hasn’t been able to settle into life stateside. He feels restless in Las Vegas. He is trying to write a memoir, but he spends more time gambling. He daydreams about going back to Syria. “I can’t even afford to go back right now,” Lane said. “I don’t have anybody to blame except my damn gambling habit. I despised these little video poker casinos, but now here I am, dumping my government money into it like an idiot.” A $3,000-a-month disability check from the Department of Veterans Affairs for a blown eardrum, an injured leg and PTSD means Lane doesn’t need to work. That gives him no incentive to find a job, he said. “I’m good at one thing,” Lane said. “I’m good at being an infantryman.” Lane is one of more than 100 Americans who has traveled overseas as a volunteer fighter — the majority with the People’s Protection Units, or YPG, a Syrian Kurdish militia. The volunteers go even as their government is determined to keep its role in the conflict limited to the air. Why? The men go for a number of reasons, mostly because they are outraged by the atrocities committed by ISIS, have trouble adapting to civilian life after serving in the military or believe that U.S. efforts in Iraq were in vain, a report by citizen investigative journalism organization Bellingcat found. Most of the volunteer fighters have prior military experience, specifically in Iraq or Afghanistan. Transitioning from military to civilian life can be even more difficult for post-9/11 veterans than it was for veterans of previous wars, the Pew Research Center found. The draft ensured that a broad swath of people from all backgrounds served during earlier wars, said Claire Lawless, a senior veteran transition manager at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans
Marine veteran Jamie Lane served in Iraq, then on his own joined Kurdish groups fighting ISIS in Syria.
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of America. Service in recent wars has been all voluntary. “It’s such a small number that you don’t have the same kind of connections that you would’ve had in the past,” Lawless said. Veterans with PTSD have an even harder time re-entering civilian life as they battle their illness and the stigma often associated with it. Lane, like many in his situation, resists his diagnosis. “I don’t like counseling,” he said. “It just feels like it’s a sham. It’s hard to talk through something like that with someone who’s never been in that situation.” Instead, Lane found relief in an AK-47, fighting against the Islamic State. nnn
Raised in central Michigan, Lane joined the Marines a week after he graduated from high school in 2004. He spent his first tour in Iraq clearing roadside bombs, searching houses and manning vehicle checkpoints. “I bought the whole ‘Saddam needs to go’ thing hook, line and sinker,” Lane said. “As a 19-year-old infantryman, I was ready to go and ply my trade, and I got a chance to, quite a bit there. I loved it.” Lane’s outlook changed in December 2005, after 10 Marines were killed in a land mine blast during a promotion ceremony. “I realized we weren’t invincible,” Lane said. “It was such a heavy thing. It’s hard to put into words.” By his second tour, in which he conducted census operations, Lane was disillusioned with the war. Stationed in Saqlawiyah, near Fallujah, he chatted with locals in the conversational Arabic he had picked up. He told them he didn’t want to be there, that he was just a cog in a wheel. He told the villagers life would be better when the military left. When Lane returned to the United States, he had trouble settling back into everyday life. He and his wife got divorced. He took a couple of jobs but couldn’t hold onto them for more than a few months. “They say I’m disabled, but I’m not,” Lane said. “I just can’t hold onto a job because I’m (a jerk).” Finally in 2013, Lane’s life settled down. He reconnected with a woman he knew, moved with her into a house she had bought in San Diego and got serious about school. He took classes in finance with the goal of becoming an accountant. He got engaged. The couple lived well until Lane stumbled on a video of Saqlawiyah, which ISIS laid siege to in September 2014. “It looked like Dresden in World War II,” Lane said. “It was just demolished. Through all the promises I made to the civilians in this town that things would be better once we left, it had just gone to hell — not to mention the sacrifices me and my brothers had made.” Lane contacted the YPG via Facebook. Organization officials told him all he needed to do was buy a plane ticket, which he did. Traveling to Iraq was difficult. Lane spent hours at the airport in Philadelphia telling U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Patrol, and FBI agents what he planned to do. The agents tried to dissuade him. “I finally got tired of the interview,” Lane said. “I missed my flight. I said, ‘Is what I’m doing illegal?’ and they said, ‘No, but it’s dubious.’ ” Without reason to hold Lane, the agents let him go. By the time Lane met up with the YPG, he no longer was sure he wanted to join. His goal of helping the Syrian peo-
ple now seemed far-fetched. Lane didn’t know about anything about the YPG when he went, including its affiliation with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, a group the U.S. government considers a terrorist organization. The PKK fought against Turkey for decades but now works closely with the YPG and focuses on defeating ISIS. The United States works with the YPG, carrying out airstrikes to help the group’s ground forces, while avoiding mention of the PKK connection. YPG organizers took Lane and other Western volunteers to a PKK training camp in the Qandil Mountains. Lane said his training was less militaristic and more ideological. Members embraced secularism, feminism and socialism. “They don’t care about religion,” said Lane, who describes himself as right-wing economically and left-wing socially. “They don’t care if you’re Muslim or atheist. They really don’t care what you are.” The YPG assigned Lane to a team. The group’s main responsibility was clearing towns after airstrikes. It looked like Lane and some of the other volunDresden in teers were frustrated; they wanted real action. They told YPG leaders World War II. that if they weren’t allowed to fight, they would leave. The unit was disIt was just demolished patched to the front line. ... the promises I made Lane’s closest brush with ISIS came in March in Tel Nasri. Durto the civilians in this ing a nighttime battle, ISIS fighttown that things would ers spilled out of a nearby building. Lane fired, he said, killing two. The be better once we left, it ISIS forces fired a rocket-propelled had just gone to hell.” grenade at the YPG team. “As soon as it explodes, I hear all — jamie lane, marine the ISIS guys go, ‘Allahu akbar!’ ” corps veteran and Lane recalled. “There were like 20 volunteer fighter of them. I’m right in the middle of these people, and I’m just like, ‘Oh my god, what am I doing here?’ ” The battle raged for five days, and ISIS gained on the Kurdish forces. As daylight broke on the sixth day of fighting, Lane and the other Western volunteers saw their Kurdish companions had retreated. The volunteers had no choice but to flee, as well. That was the last battle for Lane and eight other Westerners. Lane said they felt like they were risking their lives for the YPG, but the Kurdish fighters weren’t putting in the same effort. “They wouldn’t come up and hold these positions we had just risked our lives for,” Lane said. “We quit after that. We said it’s pretty much suicide.”
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If Lane found relief fighting in Syria, it was fleeting. Reality kicked in when he returned to Iraq and went online. He learned that his fiancee had packed up his belongings and moved him out of her house. A friend in Las Vegas offered to let Lane stay on his couch for a while. Lane hasn’t left Las Vegas since. He doesn’t know what to do next. “I just haven’t really got the discipline to not do Vegas,” Lane said. “I don’t have any friends. I don’t know anybody. Everyone I come across is dirtballs. I’m not having a good time. I want to go back.”
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Natalie Perry, right, is joined by neighbors who came to her rescue during a kitchen fire on Halloween. From left are Rocio Mendez, Nick Berbari and Donald Mumma. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
Fire builds community of strangers By Jackie Valley
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Neighbors urged Berbari not to enter, but he was worried about the integrity of the building and the safety of all of its residents. In Angels in the Valley, an “It’s an old neighborhood,” said Berbari, who moved to Las VeThe flames spread quickly — but so did the goodwill of occasional series, we gas as a child from Beirut, Lebanon. “I think the place would go neighbors. profile people who have up like a matchbox.” Tired from working six days a week, Natalie Perry, 54, a permade a difference in Berbari doused the fire with flame retardant as he made his sonal care attendant and ordained minister, absentmindedly left the lives of others and way into Perry’s kitchen, burning his hand in the process. Outa burner on after cooking french fries. It was Halloween night. deserve to be recognized side, more neighbors — Rocio Mendez and her teenage daughWhen Perry turned around a few minutes later, a grease fire for their willingness to ter — consoled Perry, who suffered second-degree burns on her had engulfed her pot. help. If you know hands, until firefighters arrived. “I was panicking,” said Perry, who lives in an apartment coman Angel, email More than a month later, Perry can’t get over her neighbors’ plex near Charleston and Rainbow boulevards. news@thesunday.com generosity. Smoke began to fill the unit. Perry grabbed a hand towel and tried with details. “I thanked them so much for stepping in for someone they to smother the fire with it, but the movement fanned the flames and didn’t know,” she said. “We’ve become friends now.” caused the blaze to roar even higher. Soon, a shelf separating the The neighbors know one another’s names and chat outside. kitchen and family room caught fire. Perry has run into Berbari at the post office and Mumma at the grocery store. Panicking, Perry ran to her porch and yelled, “Somebody call 911!” The fire created a community out of strangers. What happened next still surprises Perry, who moved to Las Vegas a year ago “You hear a lot of bad things about Las Vegas, but this was just an excellent from California. Her neighbors — all strangers at the time — heeded her call for experience,” Perry said. help. While Perry’s neighbors appreciate her gratitude, they shrug off the notion Perry’s downstairs neighbor, Donald Mumma, 49, rushed outside and coaxed they acted extraordinarily. Perry out of her apartment. “Karma is a real and prevalent force in the world,” Mumma said. “I believe “Nothing is worth your life,” he said. you pass around common courtesy. You look after each other.” Nick Berbari, 39, grabbed a fire extinguisher and ran inside Perry’s apartment. staff writer
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A man wearing a SpongeBob SquarePants outfit waits in the shade to have his photo taken for tips on the Strip. (staff file)
CEO: MGM’s Park will be a busker-free zone
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remember well a prophetic comment from MGM Resorts International Chairman and CEO Jim Murren: “This is where no SpongeBob is welcome.” Murren said that in May 2014, while describing the proposed ambiance of the Park connecting New York-New York and Monte Carlo. The entertainment district leads to T-Mobile Arena and is set to open April 4, kicking off a week of action on the west side of the Strip highlighted by the April 6 opening of the arena with a show by the Killers and Wayne Newton. On that day almost two years ago, I spoke with Murren about the strolling performers who once populated MGM Grand Adventures Theme Park, where Signature now stands. The theme park, which oddly enough was called the Park at MGM Grand in its latter years, was open from 1993 to 2002. “We spawned a lot of careers out there,” Murren said, noting that Wayne Brady was a contracted performer at the attraction in the ’90s. So do not expect to see at the Park the SpongeBob characters, showgirls, Iron Man, Batman, members of Kiss, the Flash or Johnny Depp as Captain Hook we see posing for photos and tips on the public sidewalks of the Strip.
MGM Resorts plans a didn’t get to meet Manrelaxed atmosphere at dela,” Wynn said. “I always the Park, where people thought he was a spectacucan unwind, dine and be lar character.” entertained. And about what’s on his As the company said bucket list: “What excites in a statement when me the most is working asked about SpongeBob on new projects. I spent and his friends: “There all day yesterday, and I’m will be entertainment going to spend time today, John programming, which will working on some of these. Katsilometes be inclusive of profesLife is good. I’m having the sional performers hired time of my life with (my by the Park. However, wife) Andrea; we just giggle as the Park is privately owned, street throughout the day.” performers will not be permitted, just n The Siegel Group is wagering as with any property on the Strip.” $6.1 million on the expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center at the site of n In its February issue, Maxim magathe shuttered Riviera. The company’s zine asked Steve Wynn: “What’s your purchase of the former Rodeway Inn read on the Las Vegas economy as we Convention Center Hotel, finalized last begin 2016?” week, is a move to prepare for growth Said Wynn: “Let me ask you the same on the northeast side of the Strip. The question I ask my board of directors 102-unit building is half a block from when we’re meeting: Do you think the main Las Vegas Convention Center there’s any doubt that for the next 10 or fortress and Las Vegas Boulevard on 20 years Las Vegas will be a major desConvention Center Drive. tination, with its 160,000 hotel rooms Company founder Stephen Siegel and its infrastructure?” says his plan is to rename that propAnswer has to be yes, right? Gotta be. erty Siegel Suites Select, under his Also in the piece, Wynn said the perextended-stay brand, and wait for the son he never met whom he wishes he’d tide to roll in — in the form of the Las met was Nelson Mandela. Vegas Convention and Visitors Author“I have friends who knew him, but I
ity’s $182 million development of the Riviera property. Closed in May, the Riv is due to be demolished early next year. That implosion will be a crucial moment in the general development of both sides of Las Vegas Boulevard just south of Sahara Avenue. Alon Las Vegas and Resorts World Las Vegas still are being developed in that area, and the LVCVA’s overall $2.3 billion global business district is fueling optimism about the Strip’s northern redevelopment. Siegel also is in a selling mode, listing the former Atrium Suites on Paradise Road for a minimum price of $16 million. The property is just north of Hard Rock Hotel. Siegel bought the building and 3.75 acres for $4.2 million in late 2011. In the pre-recession days of 2008, the property reportedly was valued at $66 million. In a statement announcing the listing, Siegel said: “Construction and renovation projects are back and so is local and foreign investment into the Las Vegas market. The economy is starting to thrive again, and we feel now is the right time to market this property for sale.” And if you know anything about Siegel, he’s not done dealing.
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HEALTHY FOOD TIPS FOR YOUR GAME-DAY FEAST Super Bowl Sunday is fast approaching, and with it comes a seemingly mandatory menu of unhealthy, tailgating-inspired foods. Chicken wings, pizza, nachos, burgers, hot dogs, fries, chips, dip and more — all washed down with beer and soda — might taste good in the moment, but overindulging is guaranteed to make you feel awful the next day. The good news is that practicing mindful eating during a day of indulgence doesn’t have to be a sacrifice. There are plenty of healthy swaps you can make to a game-day menu that won’t disappoint your scale or your taste buds. Dr. Heidi Ryan, MD, a general surgeon specializing in reflux and weight loss surgery at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, offers her advice for having a happy and healthy Super Bowl weekend. WHAT TO AVOID Foods that are high in bad fats, such as saturated and trans fats, usually are the worst culprits on game day. These fats typically are found in processed foods, deep-fried or battered foods and foods that are high in partially hydrogenated oil or vegetable oil. “In the short term, our bodies are slow to digest these fats, which can leave us feeling heavy and bloated,” Ryan said. “In the long term, too much unhealthy fat can damage our hearts and blood vessels, and predispose us to early cardiac disease.” Ryan also suggests avoiding too much of the following: ■ Simple carbohydrates (such as flour and refined sugar) found in breads, sweets and alcohol, which can cause insulin spikes in the body ■ Phosphoric acid, found in cola drinks, which can interfere with the body’s ability to process calcium and cause teeth erosion ■ Caffeine, alcohol, spicy foods and acidic foods for anyone prone to acid reflux
TIPS FOR PARTY GUESTS For people attending Super Bowl parties, navigating the food spread can be tough. While many unhealthy foods can be identified easily, there can be lots of hidden calories, fat and sodium in foods you might not suspect. Making the best choices you can while still affording yourself indulgent foods in moderation is key. “It’s not just the type of food you’re eating; it’s also about the amount of food being consumed,” Ryan said. “Anything can be unhealthy if you eat too much of it, so moderation is also an important consideration.” To avoid overeating, Ryan recommends the tips in blue:
Don’t fill your plate. Eating small portions over a long period of time is better than eating a huge meal right from the getgo.
Once you’ve reached your allowance of party food for the day, have a low-calorie, healthy backup on hand in case you still feel hungry.
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HEALTHY FOOD SWAPS If you’re setting your own game-day menu, there are many ways to make traditional Super Bowl fare healthier and still satisfying. “Most of what our taste buds crave is related to texture or a basic flavor, like salty or sweet, so we can give into our cravings without abandoning our health goals,” Ryan said. Replace potato chips and fatty dips with whole-wheat crackers and a low-fat cheese spread. Replace sour cream in dip with low-fat Greek yogurt. Replace pigs-in-a-blanket with lunchmeat such as lean turkey rolled around a dill pickle. Replace the snack foods you’d leave out in bowls — chips, Chex Mix or salty nuts — with olives, lightlysalted almonds or steamed edamame. Set an allowance for how much you’re going to eat or drink during the party.
Replace hamburger patties with leaner meats such as chicken breasts or turkey burgers and whole-wheat buns. Replace Buffalo wings with oven-fried cauliflower that has been tossed in a mild hot sauce.
Replace multiple cases of canned light beer with a few six-packs of highquality bottled beer. People are more likely to be satisfied by one or two heartier, slow-sipping beers than they would be with several cans of light beer.
IF YOU OVERINDULGE … Even the most health-conscious people have bad diet days every now and again, and that’s OK. Overindulging isn’t the end of the world, as long as you’re able to pick up your healthy habits the next day. If you binge, be sure to get a good cardio workout in the next day. “This will help restore your energy and sweat off that heavy feeling while burning calories,” Ryan said. Also, spend the next few days drinking lots of water and eating light foods. “Make sure you get enough protein and fiber, and keep the salt, fat and alcohol to a minimum,” Ryan said. Before arriving, eat a small, healthy meal that includes vegetables and protein.
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Don’t deprive yourself too much. “It’s OK to eat a couple chicken wings. Just don’t eat a dozen,” Ryan said.
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Cemetery, like an hoa, has limits for decor Workers at Las Vegas’ oldest cemetery have seen some strange things placed on gravesites. Some can remain, but many items are removed before long
By Jackie Valley staff writer
Wander through Las Vegas’ oldest cemetery, home to more than 40,000 dead, and you’ll find candy bars, booze, scarecrows, sports memorabilia, birthday banners, picture frames and action figures resting near granite headstones. Last year, groundskeepers found a full Thanksgiving feast laid out at a gravesite. At Woodlawn Cemetery, tchotchkes have mounted a turf war, and cemetery workers aren’t pleased. Their ire rises every time the wind blows, scattering trinkets across the public cemetery. Don’t get crews started on the hassles of mowing around garden gnomes and decorative fencing. One plot included a 4-foot-by-18-inch knickknack organizer. “We’re like the homeowners’ association,” said Jon Laskie, family services manager at Bunkers Mortuaries, Cemeteries and Crematory, which manages Woodlawn. “You might like pretty garden gnomes all over your yard, but your neighbor might not.”
The cemetery regularly receives complaints from people upset about over-the-top displays, Laskie said. Some decorations are allowed. Plots can include solarpowered lights next to the grave marker, real or artificial flowers and approved vases sold by the cemetery. In fall, cemetery staffers allow extra decorations for the holidays. On a recent visit, a small snow globe sat on a headstone, accompanied by a cigarette, a Troll Doll and a rosary. “Decorate your grave, have a good time,” Laskie said. “But by Feb. 28, all of that will be gone.” Every few months, the 101-year-old cemetery’s grounds crew cleans up. Loved ones know to expect this — or at least they should. The person who paid for the plot had to sign a document that outlined the cemetery’s rules, including, “The placing of boxes, shells, toys, metal designs, ornaments, chairs, settees, glass, wood or iron cases, and similar articles upon plots, walkways, casements or roads shall not be permitted, and, if so placed, the Cemetery reserves the right to remove the same without liability.”
Recognizing that people don’t always read the small print, cemetery officials included on the form photos of approved and prohibited items, identified by smiling or frowning emojis. Cemetery workers understand visitors miss their loved ones and want to connect. When Laskie worked at a cemetery in Baltimore, a man there dropped off coffee and a doughnut every weekday at his brother’s grave. At Woodlawn, Laskie has found bullets on grave markers and a note that said, “You still owe me $5.” “Cemeteries are for the living,” Laskie said. “They’re not for the deceased.” Still, the cemetery must maintain what Laskie calls a park-like atmosphere, which is why he was forced to intervene when a woman arrived one day with a truck, three construction workers and a cement mixer. She had bought a flat grave marker but wanted to increase its height by building a raised concrete foundation. “There was a service like 20 yards away,” Laskie said. “I had to go out there during the service and say, ‘Hey, ma’am, you really can’t do this.’”
Action figures and other decorations often are placed at grave plots. (photos by L.E. Baskow/staff)
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The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.
Azzy (A876782)
Bandit (A878176)
Opal
Arrow
Age: 19-month-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Azzy is a sweet girl who likes a calm and quiet environment. Give her time to warm up to you, and she will repay you with lots of love. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Terrier Description: Bandit is sweet and social. He has lots of love to give. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 7-year-old spayed female Breed: Bully mix Description: Opal loves children. She is a wonderful cuddler, and she is house-trained. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Leonine mediumhair Description: Arrow likes playing hide-and-seek with other cats. He has jewel-green eyes and a down-toearth personality. Adoption fee: $40
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Age: 1-year-old male Breed: Mixed breed Description: Rocket is friendly. He’s ready to watch the Super Bowl with his new best friend. Adoption fee: $200
Age: 2-year-old female Breed: Domestic longhair Description: Serabe has a lot of love to give. She’s friendly but needs a friend to help her keep her New Year’s resolution of shedding a few pounds. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 5-year-old spayed female Breed: Tibetan terrier mix Description: Tara yearns for peace of mind. She is recovering well from severe abuse and neglect. Her heart is filling with hope that she will only know kindness from now on. Adoption fee: $30
Age: 5-month-old female Breed: American guinea pig Description: Sunny is a whimsical baby who enjoys jogging around her habitat and carefully studying toys. Please continue feeding her fresh Timothy hay and daily salads. Adoption fee: $10
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Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Chihuahua Description: Her name may be Sassy, but she couldn’t be friendlier. She loves to play and be stroked. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Brandy is a cuddly kitty who can’t wait to meet a new best friend who will give her lots of love and attention. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Silver tabby Description: Vanessa is graceful and endearing. She chirps politely when seeking attention and may do best as the only cat in the family. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 11-year-old neutered male Breed: Large Heinz 57 with German Shepherd and Airedale terrier Description: Yoda longs for someone to love. He is house-trained and good with dogs and older children. Adoption fee: $20
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For the next week, sports books will take their turn as the focal point of casino floors across the Las Vegas Valley. ¶ Next Sunday’s Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif., is expected to be the third consecutive Super Bowl to attract more than $100 million in sports bets throughout Nevada. ¶ Want in on the action? We’ve compiled a list to consider before betting on the game, in which bookmakers installed the Carolina Panthers as 6-point favorites over the Denver Broncos.
carolinapanthers At the beginning of the season, oddsmakers gave no less than 22 teams a better probability than Carolina to win the title. A rash of preseason injuries, most notably losing top receiver Kelvin Benjamin for the year due to a torn ACL, dragged down the Panthers’ odds. They could become the longest shot to win the Super Bowl since the 2001-02 New England Patriots, which also were 60-to-1.
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on the Panthers ... The comfort of backing a team that has performed the best in the NFL all season sounds appealing. It may have been debatable whether Carolina belonged at the top going into the playoffs. It’s not anymore. The Panthers’ 49-15 blowout of the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Championship Game built their average margin of victory to 13 points per game, higher than any other team. The Broncos beat their opponents by only 4 points per game. Carolina is without weakness, one of only two teams ranked in the league’s top five in both offense and defense by Football Outsiders’ advanced metrics. And the Panthers beat the other team, the Seattle Seahawks, twice this season, including in the divisional playoff round.
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Denver’s offense might be as much of a weakness as its defense is a strength. The Broncos average 5.2 yards per play to rank 24th in the NFL. In the past 15 years, the 2008 Steelers are the only team with a standing that low to win the Super Bowl. Calling quarterback Peyton Manning a shell of his former self would be stating it lightly. The legendary future Hall of Famer ranked last in passer rating among qualified quarterbacks in the regular season after throwing for nine touchdowns and 17 interceptions. Although Manning has no turnovers in two playoff wins, he’s averaged just 5.7 yards per pass attempt. Carolina’s Cam Newton has tallied 9.9 yards per attempt in the postseason. At the game’s most important position, the Panthers have a major advantage.
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DENVERBRONCOS Odds to win the Super Bowl at the start of the season
Denver was the fifth choice in the futures odds right before the NFL season kicked off, behind Seattle, New England, Green Bay and Indianapolis. The Broncos stayed at the same odds throughout the offseason, which was a surprise given past betting patterns. Bettors used to load up annually on teams led by quarterback Peyton Manning, but shied away before the 2015-16 season.
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Carolina may score 32 points per game, but Denver has given up that many points only once this season. The Broncos’ defense has played at a transcendent level and will be the most dominant unit on the field. Denver gives up an NFL-low 4.5 yards per play to opponents. No team has posted a lower total since the 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers, who defeated the Cardinals in Super Bowl 43. The Broncos have the top defense both against the run, surrendering 3.3 yards per carry, and the pass, giving up 5.7 yards per attempt, so there’s no clear way to attack them. They’ve also burned gamblers betting against them as underdogs this season. The Broncos are 5-0 against the spread and 4-1 straight-up when taking points.
Buying low on teams is a hallmark of successful sports betting. Taking the Panthers in the Super Bowl is the polar opposite of that strategy. The Super Bowl spread swelled three points in some places, from minus-3 to minus-6, in Carolina’s direction based solely on its dismantling of Arizona. It’s important not to overreact to one performance. The Panthers laid more than 4 points in sports books on eight occasions this season, going an underwhelming 3-5 against the spread in those games. The single team among that group with a winning record was the Washington Redskins, which the Panthers smashed 44-16. But even the most committed Denver detractor would admit it’s a big step up from Washington.
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The past three Super Bowls, and four of the past five, have soared over sports books’ point totals. That will end this season; it’s time for a defensive struggle in the biggest game of the year. Look for the total score to fall below 46 points. That means scoring will be at a premium, and every point becomes valuable. The betting market undervalues great defense, which will be what keeps Denver in the game.
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tricks, treats & trophies: super bowl’s finest facts In just 50 years, the Super Bowl has evolved from a simple championship title to a monumental, all-out cultural holiday. It’s not just for football fanatics or team diehards, either. The Super Bowl has become a true American institution. ¶ In recent years, hundreds of millions of people have tuned in to watch not only the game but the entire event, from the player introductions to the commercials to the star-studded halftime show and beyond. Countless parties, endless amounts of festivity and billions of dollars revolve around Super Bowl Sunday every year, and Super Bowl 50 is primed to set the bar even higher. ¶ In honor of the game, here are some Super Bowl facts and figures:
The Super Bowl accounts for nine of the top 10 most-watched telecasts in TV history. The series finale of “M.A.S.H.” in 1983 is the only other program on the list. The Vince Lombardi Trophy is handcrafted annually by luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. and has been since 1967. It is made of solid sterling silver. This year’s trophy will include a bronze and 18-karat gold-plated “50” to mark the game’s anniversary. The numerals were designed by Tiffany & Co. as well.
Last year’s Super Bowl winner, the New England Patriots, were said to receive the largest and most expensive Super Bowl rings ever made. Each ring reportedly cost $36,500, and 150 rings were purchased for the players, coaching staff and others in the franchise, totaling a cool $5.5 million. Most Super Bowl rings are rumored to cost about $5,000.
The Broncos have won only two of eight Super Bowl appearances.
7-Eleven reports a 20 percent rise in antacid sales the day after the Super Bowl.
No Super Bowl has ever gone into overtime.
In 2015, 1.3 billion chicken wings were consumed during the Super Bowl. In years past, there has been concern about a chicken wing shortage during Super Bowl Sunday because of such high demand.
It’s estimated that more than 325 million gallons of beer, or 50 million cases, are bought and consumed during the Super Bowl.
In 2014, gamblers placed $119 million in Super Bowl bets at Nevada sports books. The total amount of legal and illegal bets made may have topped $1 billion.
The Super Bowl is the busiest day of the year for pizza sales. Domino’s Pizza estimates it will sell 11 million slices on Super Bowl Sunday.
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Super Bowl 50 will be the first Super Bowl match-up to feature opposing starting quarterbacks who both were selected No. 1 overall.
A 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl broadcast will cost advertisers $5 million this year. That’s up from the reported $4.5 million price tag in 2015 and $4 million cost in 2014.
The Super Bowl was created to match champions of the NFL and AFL (American Football League). The first two Super Bowls in 1967 and 1968 were called the NFLAFL World Championship Games but were retroactively renamed in 1969 with Super Bowl III.
winningest teams There are 19 teams who have made Super Bowl appearances. Of those, the following teams have won the most times: Pittsburgh Steelers (6)
San Francisco 49ers (5) Dallas Cowboys (5) New England Patriots (4)
New York Giants (4) Green Bay Packers (4) The Cowboys, Steelers, Patriots and Broncos are tied for having made the most Super Bowl appearances. Each team has played in the game eight times.
In 1993, the NFL selected the Carolina Panthers as the 29th NFL franchise. At the time, it was the first NFL expansion team since 1976. The Panthers have gone to the Super Bowl only once before, Super Bowl XXXVIII in 2004, and lost to the Patriots.
The Hass Avocado Board estimates 270 million avocados will be eaten during Super Bowl festivities this year. That’s a lot of guacamole!
teams that have never made it There are 13 teams that have never won a Super Bowl. Of those, there are four teams who have never made an appearance.
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Pharaoh’s Billion-Point Pyramid Date: Jan. 31 Information: Play the kiosk game each weekend. Pick a tile on the pyramid for guaranteed points and for the chance to find a pharaoh and move up the pyramid. Players who make their way to the top win 1 million points. Guests must earn 5 points to play the kiosk game. Room of Riches cash drawings Date: Jan. 31 Time: Drawings at 6:15 p.m. Information: Players can earn 10 free drawing entries every day for a chance to participate in the Jan. 31 drawings. Win up to $10,000. Earn 5x entries on Wednesdays. Each property will have 10 drawing winners.
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Hangman kiosk game Date: Through Jan. 31 Information: Solve the phrase by choosing letters to fill in the blanks. Each swipe will allow loyalty card holders to pick three letters and will award one prize. Correct letters will win guaranteed prizes, and incorrect letters will fill a part of the hangman and award drawing entries into the weekend game night drawing. Win up to $5,000. $12,500 mobile hot seat Date: Sundays Time: Hourly, noon-6 p.m. Information: Win up to $100 in slot play. Paycheck payday Date: Ongoing Information: Cash paychecks at the casino cage and win up to $500 in slot play. Point multiplier Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive 5x points on video poker and 10x points on slot machines. Cupid’s Cash and Prize pull tabs Date: Fridays and Saturdays Information: Earn a pull tab at 250 points; win up to $10,000. Redeem pull tabs on Friday and Saturday, and receive a bonus prize on Sunday at the kiosk. Players must bring pull tabs to Player’s Club. Need for Speed giveaway Date: Fridays Time: 7:45 p.m. Information: Earn entries by playing table games. Ten winners every Fri-
day night. The top prize is $500 and two tickets to the 2016 Kobalt 400 on March 6 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Chocolate giveaway Date: Feb. 11 Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 250 points to receive a box of chocolate. Point multiplier Date: Feb. 15 Information: Receive 6x points on video poker and 12x points on slot machines. $2,500 Senior Slot Tournament Date: Feb. 8 Time: Noon-4 p.m. Information: Open to loyalty-card members 50 and older. Located next to sports book.
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Wheel spin bonus Date: Ongoing Information: Get a win and spin the wheel for cash prizes. Earn a spin for the following: Win $75 or more in a bonus round on penny reels anytime Sundays, 2-10 p.m. on Mondays or 4-10 p.m. Wednesdays; hit all numbers on Keno when six or more are picked with a minimum bet of 20 cents; hit six four-of-a-kinds on video poker with a minimum 25-cent bet on Sundays or Mondays; hit a jackpot of $400 or more on video slots on Tuesdays or Saturdays; get a natural royal flush worth $200 or more on single-hand video poker on Fridays; or earn 1,500 base points until 11 p.m. on Thursdays. Super bonus multiplier Date: Fridays Information: Get a natural royal flush worth more than $1,000 on singlehand games to spin the wheel for a chance to win $1,100. Cash Back Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: Redeem 700 base points for $10. Earn up to $20. Video reel double-double bonus Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Win $75 or more in the bonus round on a penny slot for a tournament spot. Win up to $200. 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.
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. Gift giveaway Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 200 base points and receive a gift.
SILVERTON Senior Mondays Date: Mondays Time: Drawings at 4 p.m. Information: Random names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts. Earn & Win jackets Date: Jan. 31 Time: 2 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Information: Earn 2,500 points to receive a double-layer jacket.
DOWNTOWN GRAND Grand Seniors Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 60 and older. Receive 6x points from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monthly 60,000 point drawing.
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Play For Prizes – Fashion Star Date: Feb. 1-12 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Macy’s and McDonald’s. Play For Prizes – Curb Appeal Date: Feb. 15-26 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Lowe’s and the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Gift giveaway Date: Feb. 6, 13, 14, 20, 27, 28 Time: 12:01 a.m.-6:59 p.m. Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker. Swipe your card at a kiosk to redeem your receipt: Feb. 6 – tape measure; Feb. 13 – spotlight flashlight; Feb. 14 – watch gift set; Feb. 20 – black zip jacket; Feb. 27 – salad container; Feb. 28 – cleaning kit. Champagne or cider giveaway Date: Feb. 12 Time: 12:01 a.m.-9:59 p.m. Information: Earn 25 base points on video slots or 100 base points on video poker and receive a bottle of Champagne or sparkling cider. Point multipliers Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 7-9 p.m. Information: Earn 10X points on select reels and video reels.
Free Play Frenzy Date: January Information: Loyalty card players who win a $200 or higher jackpot on a slot machine, 5-cent or lower video poker machine or live keno will receive free play. Players who win a $300 or more jackpot on a 10-cent or higher video poker machine will receive free play.
Surprise multiplier Date: Feb. 7 Information: Swipe your card at a kiosk to receive a random multiplier up to 15x points. Bring the receipt to Club Palms. The points accumulated will be adjusted 48-72 hours later, with a cap of 40,000 adjusted points per day for video poker. There is no cap for reels.
Saturday Point Fever Date: January Information: Ten Club Cortez members will be selected randomly for a chance to win 100,000 points. Players will receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week.
$20,000 All You Need is Love & Prizes swipe and win Date: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 12:01 a.m.-9:59 p.m. Information: Earn 25 points on slots or 100 points on video poker to receive a swipe. After your card has been swiped through a kiosk, the monitor will display a prize and a voucher will be dispensed. Win up to $100 in slot play, food credits, gifts and more.
PALMS Gift day Date: Jan. 31 Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker. Swipe your card at a kiosk to receive a flashlight set.
Chinese New Year Lucky Monkey drawings Date: Feb. 7-13 Time: 7 and 10 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets
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Reelin’ Your Way to Mexico Date: Through April 30 Information: Loyalty card members can earn drawing entries playing blackjack, keno, slots or video poker. Drawings at the D will be at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 and March 31. Drawings at the Golden Gate will be at 8 p.m. Feb. 29 and April 30. The grand prize is a cruise July 17-21 to Mexico.
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50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Open to Club Card members 50 and older. The first entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; collect a second by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. The top prize is $1,500; the total prize pool is $5,200. $400,000 Spin 2 Win Date: Jan. 31 Information: Earn 500 same-day points on slots or 2,000 same-day points on video poker to spin the wheel, up to four spins. Win up to $100 in slot play.
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Point multipliers Date: January Information: Receive 15x points on Buffalo slot games on Sundays. Players 50 and older will receive up to 50x points on Wednesdays.
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50-plus party Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty card players 50 and older can earn $100 in free slot play on all video reel machine jackpots over $1,200, a free kiosk swipe for earning 50 points, a second kiosk swipe for earning 500 points, a bingo coupon for a free small electronic unit rainbow pack (minimum buy-in required), a $5 lunch buffet and a free round in a slot tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summerlin and Elite players may receive an additional round. The best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week. The top prize is $1,000. A $15 free slot play bonus will be given to everyone who wins a round. $6,500 Galleons of Gold mid-month 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.
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$10,000 double action bingo jackpot Date: Ongoing Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 3-5 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Information: Three $10,000 jackpots are available daily. A minimum $4 buy-in with an additional $1 activation fee is required. $3,000 Roaring Riches Date: 15th of every month Time: 7 and 8 p.m. Information: Twenty people are guaranteed to win cash or play. The top prize is $1,000. Contest conducted inside the Corona Cantina.
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Spin2Win Date: Daily Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Earn chances to spin the wheel by playing slots and blackjack. Must have a loyalty card. Win up to $1,000 in slot play. Birthday free slot play Date: Daily Time: 8 a.m.-midnight Information: Loyalty players can receive up to 3x their age in slot play. $500 on us Date: Daily Time: 8 a.m.-midnight Information: Sign up for a loyalty card to receive up to $500. 777 slot tournament Date: Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Time: 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Information: Earn 2,500 points or pay $10 per session. The top prize is $350 in slot play.
GOLD COAST
Point multiplier Date: Jan. 31 Information: Receive 11x points on penny reels.
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New player rewards Date: Ongoing Information: Sign up for a players card and earn 20 points to spin. Win up to $1,000 in play.
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Swipe and win up to 1 million points Date: Jan. 30 Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: Earn 10 base points to play. Top prizes are 1 million points or $1,000.
Cash Grab Date: Jan. 31 Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: Earn entries via mailed advertisement or by earning 300 base points Jan. 31.
Saturday cash drawing Date: Jan. 30 Time: 7:15 p.m. Information: Earn 10 base points to participate. Win up to $10,000.
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Swipe and win up to 1 million points Date: Jan. 30 Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: Earn 10 base points to play. The top prizes are 1 million points or $1,000.
Earn up to $30 in play Date: Jan. 31 Information: Receive $10 in play for every 600 base points, up to $30.
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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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Saturday cash drawing Date: Jan. 30 Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Earn 10 base points to participate. Win up to $10,000.
Happy hour specials Date: Daily Time: 6-8 p.m. Information: Select tables will offer $3 craps and 25-cent roulette
Earn and Win — polar fleece Date: Through Jan. 31 Information: Earn 12,000 base points to receive a fleece jacket. Maximum of two per loyalty card.
Club Fortune
Point multipliers Date: Jan. 31 Information: Receive 15x points on Buffalo machines, 11x points on slots and 7x points on video poker.
SLS
Double Your Luck drawings Date: Jan. 31 Time: 7 p.m. Information: Fifteen names will be selected at each drawing. Earn 50 slot points or 100 video poker points, or have an average bet of $5 for 30 minutes on a table game to earn one drawing entry. The top prize is $5,000. Players can earn double their entries every Monday and Tuesday. Gift giveaway Date: Feb. 6, 8, 13, 20 and 27 Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Mail recipients and players who earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points can receive a gift. Gifts include a football blanket, a $2 commemorative giveaway, a sevenpiece fondue set, a 17-piece chocolate heart and wine.
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Play $5, Get $5 Date: Wednesdays Information: Loyalty card members who play $5 will receive $5 in play
Top of the Hill daily slot tournament Date: Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: First place is $500.
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It’s on the House Date: Jan. 30 Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: Earn 10 points to play. Prizes include 1 million points, up to $1,000, dining credits and more. Grand prize drawings for a chance to win $10,000 will be Jan. 30 at the Orleans, Suncoast, Gold Coast and Sam’s Town. Drawings will be at 6:15 p.m. at Sam’s Town; at 7:15 p.m. at the Orleans; and at 8:15 p.m. at Suncoast and Gold Coast.
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Big Game Bash 50 Super Scoreboard scratch-off Date: Feb. 1-7 Information: Receive one scratch ticket for 500 base slot points or a $50 table theoretical bet. Top prize is Super Bowl tickets. Bonus Match Win Car giveaway Date: Feb. 1-26 Information: Win a 2016 BMW 320i. Receive 10 entries for signing up for a loyalty card. Receive one entry for 200 base slot points or a $10 table theoretical bet. Swipe card at kiosk for additional entries. Receive 10x entries on Mondays.
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e’re about to find out how much Nevadans care about who should move into the White House next year. In a series of caucuses that can loosely be likened to miniature town-hall meetings, Democrats on Feb. 20 and Republicans on Feb. 23 will gather in Nevada to line up, literally, on the side of their favorite candidates. There will be remarks on behalf of the candidates, walking about as voters find where in the room to stand for their candidate of choice, and probably resigned shuffling as some voters realize their candidate doesn’t have much support. In that case, some of those people likely will stand for another candidate with better chances. This pruning process is far from the secret vote that will come in November’s general presidential election, but it will show who we think is qualified to run the country. And Nevada’s political judgment will influence how the national campaign season plays out. The Las Vegas metro-
The question is whether Nevada Republicans will join the chorus of angry people and further embolden candidates whose idea of leadership is a platform of divisive insults, bellicose chest thumping and demagoguery, or support those candidates who would rather focus on issues and solutions.
politan area will be the most populated area to weigh in so far, providing the first urban voice to a parade of primary elections and caucuses. We are, as we’ve been reminded over and over, the first state in the West — with its own range of issues — to play a role in the primary season. And much attention is being paid to Nevada’s racial diversity, particularly the increasing number of Latino voters, who have lots of reasons to be engaged in this election. We’ve long been acknowledged as a swing state — purple on those electionnight maps. But first, Nevada can help decide who gets to the finals. That’s where the caucuses come in. They’re not as easy to participate in as voting in November. For the caucuses, voters must show
up at a particular place at a particular time and be ready to stand up publicly for their candidate. It can be off-putting, if not intimidating. At the least, caucus attendance will indicate how well the candidates have organized their campaigns in Nevada. Ours is a state where campaigns either will gain momentum after a good showing or further stagnate — if not collapse — after the caucus results are posted. Indeed, the Republican field may thin itself even before the Nevada caucuses, depending on how the GOP primaries play out in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. The question is whether Nevada Republicans will join the chorus of angry people and further embolden candidates whose idea of leadership is
a platform of divisive insults, bellicose chest thumping and demagoguery, or support those candidates who would rather focus on issues and solutions. Republicans in Nevada have the power to further winnow and shape the field — the very reason Nevada asked to be one of the first primaries in the nation — so that campaigns can reduce the shouting over each other and engage in what voters deserve: sober policy discussions. For Democrats, it’s a simpler decision among three candidates who have engaged in spirited debate with less rancor and nastiness. The issues that separate the Democratic candidates are aired responsibly and civilly, as opposed to the belligerent rhetoric among Republican candidates that seems more fitting for bullies in a playground brawl. Our caucuses are the democratic process made visible. All eyes will be on Nevada for a few days, as we influence the nation’s future. We hope everyone participating will represent our state passionately, intelligently and reasonably.
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Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Redemption Rye Whiskey / oz fresh lemon juice
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/ oz Fruitations Pure Bottled Tangerine
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/ oz Campari
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Tangerine slice for garnish Star anise for garnish Method
Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly. Strain into a coupe cocktail glass and garnish with a tangerine slice and star anise.
A strong rye whiskey tends to evoke mixed responses: There are passionate rye devotees, and there are people less enthused by the strong spirit. This cocktail can satisfy both. The classic rye spiciness is front and center. But the tartness of the lemon juice, the sweetness of the tangerine and the bitterness of the Campari help balance the strong rye flavor to create a drink that requires no compromise. Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Wine & Spirits.
Painted Stories IV: Hosted by Writers of Southern Nevada, local authors will read excerpts of their work, from which artists will create interpretative paintings. 2-4 p.m., free, Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, nevadawriters.org. Rick Vittallo Quartet: Enjoy live jazz hosted by the Las Vegas Jazz Society. 3-5 p.m., $12-$15, Montara Estates Club House, 4803 S. Mojave Road, vegasjazz.org.
Monday, February 1 Art in the Afternoon: This program was created to foster stimulating conversation and creative thinking, and encourage memories among people suffering from memory loss. 11 a.m-12:15 p.m., free, RSVP required, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6055. *Also: Fourth Monday of each month Health in Evolutionary Perspective: Michael Muehlenbein of the University of Texas, San Antonio, will discuss how health has
changed over time. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., free, UNLV, Frank and Estella Beam Hall, Room 218, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-4855. UNLV MBA programs information session: Learn about the entrance requirements and application process for MBA classes at UNLV. 5:30-6:30 p.m., free, UNLV, WRI-C 302, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu/infosessions.
Tuesday, February 2 Ward 2 Walkers: Join Las Vegas Councilman Bob Beers for light exercise and conversation. 8 a.m., free, Hualapai Trailhead Park, 2-338 S. Hualapai Way, 702-229-2144. *Also: 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Inclusive developmental playgroup: Physical, occupational and speech therapists will lead activities to foster your child’s skills and development. Open to all children up to 3 years old. 10-11 a.m., free, Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1100. Girls on Guard self-defense course: Women can learn how to better protect themselves and feel safer in this class taught by UNLV police officers. 1-5:30 p.m., free, registration required, UNLV Campus Police Headquarters, 1325 E. Harmon Ave., unlv.edu/police/events. *Also: Feb. 24, March 15
Wednesday, February 3 Las Vegas Water Summit: Be at the forefront of solving the global water crisis. Join the discussion hosted by the Jewish National Fund. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, UNLV, Stan Fulton Ballroom, 801 E. Flamingo Road, jnf.org.
Thursday, February 4 Learn to DJ: Teens can get hands-on experience scratching, mixing and doing lighting. For ages 13-17. 3-5 p.m., free, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., 702-507-3760. First Thursday for Teens: Play Wii, do arts and crafts and listen to music. 4-5:45 p.m., free, Enterprise Library, Story Room, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., 702-507-3760.
Las Vegas Stories: The Misunderstood Legend of the Moulin Rouge: Local filmmakers Stan Armstrong and Gary Lipsman will discuss how the Moulin Rouge, the first racially integrated hotel and casino in Las Vegas, made history. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.
Friday, February 5 Coffee with the Councilman: Join Las Vegas Councilman Bob Beers for coffee and conversation about how to enrich and improve the community. 7:30-9 a.m., free, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 9091 W. Sahara Ave., 702-229-2144. Veterans financial literacy workshop and career fair: Nonprofit group Andson will offer veterans and their families a workshop on finance, followed by a meet-and-greet with hiring managers from the Cosmopolitan. Limited seating; register in advance. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., free, Cosmopolitan, Castalanna Ballroom, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, eventbrite.com. My African Experience: Educator Helen Toland will speak as part of the “Know Thyself” lecture series, created to improve quality of life for poor and disadvantaged families. 5-6:30 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., artslasvegas.org. First Friday: First Friday welcomes local artists, musicians and art enthusiasts of all ages. 5-11 p.m., free, Las Vegas Arts District, 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd., fflv.net/menu. Shared Treasure: A Retrospective of African-American Dance: Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater will celebrate Black History Month with a performance. 7:30 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3989. *Also: 2:30 p.m. Feb. 6 Darkness: In absolute darkness, Iranian author Hossein Mortezaeian Abkenar will recite from his book, exploring violence, revolution, politics and the societal role of women. No latecomers will be admitted. 8-9 p.m., free, the Writer’s Block, 1020 Fremont St., thewritersblock.org/darkness.
Saturday, February 6 Color Vibe 5K: Become part of
LIFE the color that will streak Las Vegas. Dyed powder will be tossed on participants during this fun run. 9 a.m., $30-65, $15 or less for children 12 and under, Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road, thecolorvibe.com. Junior master gardener program: Children can learn how to grow food during this eight-session course. For children 7-12 years old. 9 a.m.-noon, $52, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Research Center and Demonstration Orchard, 4600 Horse Drive, 702-257-5523. *Also: 9 a.m.-noon every other Saturday. Starting Feb. 13, classes will be at the Lifelong Learning Center Outdoor Education Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Heart to Art Fun Fair and Blood Drive: In honor of National Heart Month, enjoy a free BBQ lunch and chocolate hearts. Children can make Valentine’s Day cards for members of the military. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Ford Country in the Valley Auto Mall, 280 N. Gibson Road, fordcountrylv.com. Pulidor Foundation 46th annual Valentine’s Party: Bring your family for face painting, balloon art and goodie bags. Make Valentine’s Day cards for veterans. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Heritage Park, 908 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-365-5686. Generation 2 Generation Ole School Ball Game: Local children and lawmakers will meet on the playing field for a game of softball.
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Noon, free, Kianga Isoke Palacio Park, Doolittle Complex, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Mardi Gras Vegas: Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine and culture during this family-friendly event. Noon-6 p.m., $6, free for children 2 and younger, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Jimmy Wilkins New Life Orchestra: Enjoy big band music from this jazz legend, who has been performing since the 1950s. 1-4 p.m., $15, Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center, Zion Ballroom, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, 702-453-8451. HEXX celebrates National Chocolate Lovers’ Month: Take part in dessert tastings and behind-thescenes tours of a chocolate kitchen. Reservations can be made at eventbrite.com. 1-5 p.m., free, HEXX, Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, hexxlasvegas.com. *Also: Every Saturday in February UNLV women’s basketball: The Lady Rebels play Fresno State. 3 p.m., $4-$8, free for UNLV students and children 12 and under, Cox Pavilion, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlvtickets.com. Reading and book signing: UNLV English professors Anne Stevens and Evelyn Gajowski will perform a book reading and discuss literary theory. 7-8 p.m., free, the Writer’s Block, 1020 Fremont St., thewritersblock.org/events.
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Business resolutions for 2016 Business professionals share their expectations and plans for improvement in the new year BY HOWARD RIELL | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY
New Year’s Eve is but a memory. The hangover has faded, the balloons and confetti have been swept into the trash, and the echoes of “Happy New Year!” have died out. All that remains for many businesspeople is the hard work of turning their business resolutions into reality. ¶ Many businesspeople use the new year to set a slate of priorities for RESOLUTIONS, CONTINUED ON PAGE 49
$697M Amount Uber lost in net revenue during the third quarter of 2015. In total, the ride-hailing company lost $1.7 billion during the first three quarters last year.
10%
Rate by which Uber decreased its prices in 100 North American cities. This is the third consecutive year Uber has reduced its fares in January.
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Jobs Nevada companies with fewer than 100 employees added year over year in the second quarter of 2015, according to the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
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Nevada’s unemployment rate in December, the lowest since June 2008. December was the 60th consecutive month of job gains in Nevada.
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The fashion company that evolved from a simple business philosophy — escape, travel, live — recently added two Las Vegas locations to its roster of outlets in Florida, the Cayman Islands and Massachusetts. THE NOTES People on the move, P42
Q&A WITH: MEHDI ZARHLOUL The owner of Crazy Pita Restaurant Group talks about the importance of consistency in the food service industry, what the American dream means to him and the value of simplicity in management. TALKING POINTS Take a run at a revered golf course, while you can, P45
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P51 The List: Women- and minority-owned businesses, P56
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VINTAGE VEGAS: RACING THROUGH THE CITY Thirty-five years ago, Las Vegas hosted the final race of Formula One’s 1981 championship season. Dubbed the Caesars Palace Grand Prix, the prestigious international high-speed competition took place on a 2.2-mile track in Caesars’ parking lot, in the area that now houses the Forum Shops.
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Dr. Suchada Chaiwechakarn specializes in obstetrics/gynecology at Southwest Medical’s Chaiwechakarn henry Flamingo Health Center, 5580 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. Dr. Christina Henry specializes in adult medi- jiji kwon cine and Dr. Ronny Jiji specializes in cardiology at Southwest’s Eastern Health Center, 4475 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas. Dr. Jae Wook Kwon specializes in urgent care at Southwest’s Charleston/Rancho Health Center, 888. S. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas. Dr. Bibi Wasila Omar specializes in urgent care at Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Center, 2704 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas. Nevada State College President Bart Patterson is board chairman of Dress For Success Southern Nevada. Bonnie Grant of Henderson was named a Topper Club agent by Farmers Insurance for outstanding achievement and customer service.
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Niche Media Holdings changed its name to GreenGale Publishing. GreenGale is owned by Jeff and Jane Gale, sister of VEGAS INC CEO, Publisher and Editor Brian Greenspun. Angela Go, an audit manager at Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern, obtained information systems auditor certification. Jeff Ferrari is a senior account executive in advertising at B&P Advertising, Media and Public Relations.
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Michelle Beck is director of development at Three Square Food Bank.
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Jeff Youngs is vice president of production and operations in the corporate events division of Global Experience Specialists. Matt Engle of Cragin & Pike Insurance received the Achievement in Service Award from the UNLV Alumni Association. An eight-year board member and former president of the Alumni Association, Engle established the Rebel Business Network in 2012 and oversaw the implementation of a mobile
Monica Almaguer and Mary Ann Valdez are member services representatives at the Clark Counalmaguer ty Credit Union. Missy Daniels is branch manager of the 9311 W. Sunset Road, Las Vegas, location.
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Michael Hall is executive director of the National Atomic Testing Museum. He was executive director of the Roswell, N.M., Museum and Art Center. Jeanne Frederick is the Nevada Ballet Theatre’s director of development.
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John Guedry, CEO of Bank of Nevada, is chairman of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce board. Aramark, the Las Vegas Convention Center’s food and beverage provider, introduced the Launch Test Kitchen, a pop-up restaurant.
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Maggie Arias-Petrel is a member of the Dignity HealthSt. Rose Dominican board of directors. She is the Nevada representative on the White House Committee on Aging, the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Summits, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber Summits arias-petrel and the Latino Coalition. She also is chairwoman of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Linda Rheinberger is the My Realtor Party communityengagement liaison for the National Association of Realtors. She works at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesNevada Properties. Vegas PBS General Manager Tom Axtell is professional vice rheinberger chairman for the PBS Board, made up of 27 members who govern and set policy for public television. Axtell has been general manager of Vegas PBS since 1994.
Amy Liu is vice president of the Brookings Institution’s Metro Program. Bruce Katz is the centennial scholar.
Melissa Zimbelman is president of the national Women’s Council of Realtors. Zimbelman is the broker-owner and a property manager at Luxe International Realty and Property Management.
vices), Blue Heron; Innovation Award, the Juice Standard; Outstanding Community Service Award, Crazy Pita; Outstanding Nonprofit Award, HopeLink of Southern Nevada; Noble Award (presented by Laird Noble Sanders), Alex Raffi of Imagine Communications; Ambassador of the Year Award, Kevin and Laura Fairchild of Storage West; and Board Member of the Year Award, Chris Larsen of PGAL.
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New member companies of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association include Big Bus Tours, B’anka Neder, marketing and sales manager; Discovery Children’s Museum, Jacinta Jose, special events manager; Earth Water Sky, John Humphries, owner; I-Mag Video, Doug Green, vice president; Las Vegas Summit Adventures, Charles Packard, director of operations; LUX Lounge EFR, Jenny Patterson, director of sales Las Vegas; Refine Catering, Nathan Addison, chef; Seat’s Taken Concierge, Magen Johnston, owner; Spin-Spun LLC, Seth Bankier, founder; and Twin Peaks Las Vegas, Melanie Dunne, marketing manager. Winners of Henderson’s 16th annual Economic Development Awards were: Economic Development Project of the Year Award, Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Hospital; Expansion Project of the Year Award, Galleria at Sunset; Redevelopment Project of the Year Award, Cadence; Private Sector Person of the Year Award, John Ramous, senior vice president and Las Vegas regional manager, Harsch Investment Properties; and O’Callaghan Public Sector Person of the Year Award, city of Henderson Development Services Center. Winners of Henderson Chamber of Commerce Small Business awards were: All in the Family Award, Design Builders; Business on the RISE Award, Dg Realty; Customer Service Award, Success City Online; Green Award (presented by Republic Ser-
Affordable Concepts, along with Amfab Steel, Brasfield & Gorrie, Buehler & Buehler Structural Engineers, Gallagher Plumbing, HGA Architects & Engineers, Mojave Electric and Southland Industries, worked on the Spring Valley Hospital Bed Tower addition. Frias Transportation Management partnered with Curb, a smartphone app that helps people hail a cab. The Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital offers 3-D digital mammography, also known as breast tomosynthesis. The procedure uses a low-dose short X-ray sweep around the breast and a “stepand-shoot” method, removing potential motion to reduce blur and increase image sharpness. The Nevada State Veterans Home in Boulder City, Kindred Hospital-Las Vegas and Silver Hills Health Care Center earned U.S. Medicare’s fivestar rating in overall and quality measures. It is the highest rating given by government agency Nursing Home Compare. Aria opened the Tower Suites, a collection of 258 suites that offers a lounge, curbside greeting, welcome amenity and turn-down service. Twenty representatives and five managers oversee the property. Heather Allen Concepts developed a retail merchandising unit called the ezCart, which entrepreneurs can use in malls, in pop-up spaces and for trade shows. Bespoke LV opened at 6040 W. Badura Ave., Suite 140, Las Vegas. The company creates custom suits. Smart City Networks installed Internet Protocol version 6 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Barclaycard US, the payments arm of Barclays in the United States, expanded operations to 2290 Corporate Circle, Henderson, and plans to hire 300 employees. Redefy Real Estate opened an office at 8880 W. Sunset Road, Suite 290, Las Vegas. MountainView Hospital and Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for sepsis certification. Maverick Helicopters opened a $5 million Las Vegas terminal adjacent to its existing building. MountainView Hospital opened a wound-care and hyperbaric center to serve patients with chronic wounds in an outpatient setting. It has four fulltime employees. Remark Media manages marketing for ride-hailing company Lyft. MGM Resorts International and Boyd Gaming were honored by the Women’s Forum of New York for achieving at least 20 percent female representation on their companies’ board of directors.
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In retail and on camera, it’s always showtime tan on is a lot for one kid from Boston.
By vegas inc staff
Meet Island Company, a fashion company that evolved from a simple business philosophy: Escape, travel, live. The company recently added two Las Vegas locations to its roster of retail outlets in Palm Beach, Fla.; Nantucket, Mass.; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.; and Naples, Fla.
What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
Learning how to speak Mandarin. We had no idea how many international travelers were here. But we have learned to adapt, and some of the interactions can be quite entertaining. I love meeting people from around the world, even if I don’t speak their language.
Describe your business.
Island Company is a lifestyle brand sold in hundreds of resorts and highend boutiques in the tropics. We create clothing, accessories and lifestyle items for the intrepid traveler. Oh, and we have a pretty yummy sun care line too. What challenges did you encounter opening two stores concurrently?
Opening two stores at the same time was like giving birth to twins, except in two different hospitals. You find yourself running back and forth nonstop. But Las Vegas is a pretty cool place to be when working that hard for eight weeks straight. Our stores are complicated, and many details in the bits and pieces make the experience of visiting Island Company what it is. Ours are definitely destination stores. When you walk in, you feel like you have been transported to some exotic location. How does your store differ from other retail outlets on the Strip?
First of all, both stores have Jeeps in them. Second of all, I try to make the experience very cinematic. Music, sound, visuals. This may sound common for Las Vegas, but I promise you, it’s not. Ours is like an island experience in the desert. How did you come up with your company’s mantra?
The Quit Your Job mantra was written on a cocktail napkin at a bar. I am always jotting down ideas. The mantra has inspired a lot of people; we’ve had it represent people at their memorials, weddings — lifechanging decisions like packing up and moving to the Caribbean. People have gotten tattoos of it, and I think it represents something serious about freedom to a lot of people. Because freedom starts with getting unstuck. You know it’s working when you meet a waitress on an island in the Caribbean who tells you she saw it on Ins-
What is the best part about doing business here?
Island Company retail outlets sell men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, candles, beach memorabilia and more. Spencer Antle, below, started the company in 2002. (courtesy photos)
island company Address: 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 2060 (Fashion Show Mall); 3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 2952 (Shoppes at Palazzo) Phone: 561-833-8110 Email: customer@islandcompany.com Website: islandcompany.com Hours and days of operation: 10 am.-9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at Fashion Show; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday at Palazzo Owned/operated by: Spencer Antle In business since: 2002
tagram just three months prior and immediately quit her job and moved. It can be weird sometimes, but for the most part, it’s pretty cool that it’s making people happy. Sadly, there isn’t enough inspiration in life these days. How has your experience as a commercial director helped you as an entrepreneur and retailer?
I wouldn’t have been able to start Island Company without experience in the film business. Being a film director is a lot like being a general; you have to make very quick decisions. You spend a lot of money in a short amount of time, and you have to always be right in what you’re doing. It also teaches you that you need to have a trusted crew. In filmmaking, it’s really 5 percent creativity and 95 percent creatively fixing problems.
In a city like Las Vegas, I can’t imagine that good landlords are easy to find. We actually have been blessed in our landlord quality over the years. My other surprise awesomeness has been staying at the Hard Rock Hotel. I swear, I could eat at Lucky’s Diner every morning and night. It got so ridiculous with me eating there that it became a running joke at the company. What obstacles has your business overcome?
Retail is still putting on a show: lights, camera, action, that sort of thing. So it should all be entertainment, no matter how you look at it. The clothes should be secondary. I would never have made it this far in fashion without being a film director. And it’s kinda weird now, because I am directing my own commercials for Island Company. I had to start a bikini company to hire myself as a director. What is the most important part of your job?
Keeping everything fun. I think of us primarily as an entertainment company, and I’ve tried to make our stores as original as some of the foreign films I have admired. But we are still a small company; we are in that big leap to the next step. So keeping a smile on your face, working 12 hours a day and finding time to still get your
I started this company out of my car, so to be describing opening two huge stores in Las Vegas is sort of like asking a kid what it feels like to go from a bottle rocket to the Space Shuttle. There has been so much work that has been put into this company by so many people, past and present. It’s really crazy to even imagine and think back to how we got here. Every day is a challenge. It’s a complicated company with a simple philosophy. I never underestimate the possibility that before I walk into the front doors of our studio, something wildly insane is going to happen. I have turned down a reality show multiple times because as a former filmmaker, I believe it to be too crazy to be filmed. What did you learn from the recession?
The recession was the best thing to happen to Island Company. It sounds twisted, but when October 2008 crashed, virtually all of our wholesale accounts canceled orders. I had to get product out of the warehouse; the company had been growing 100 percent a year at that point. That’s when I decided to open our first store. And we opened the second one six months later. So without the recession, I am not sure how ready I would have been to open retail stores.
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$31 Billion
‘If you want the silver platter, you have to go get it; it will never come to you’
Revenue Google Inc.’s Android operating system has generated. About $22 billion of that has been profit.
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Number of 747s the Boeing Co. plans to produce each year, starting in September. That’s just half of the dozen jumbo jets the company had planned to produce annually, a sign that likely means production of the 747 is nearing its end.
$5.4 Billion
Starbucks’ revenue during the December quarter. Despite controversy that the chain’s holiday cups didn’t feature Christmas imagery, Starbucks had a banner holiday season. Global store sales rose 8 percent, surpassing analysts’ estimates.
$1 Billion
Amount Google paid Apple in 2014 to keep the Google search bar on the iPhone.
$130 Million
Amount IBM paid to buy UStream. The purchase will enable IBM, which has seen a decline in revenue for 15 quarters, to provide customers cloud-based video services and access to channels such as HBO and the Food Network.
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Jobs Schlumberger Oilfield Services will cut because of a drop in crude oil prices. The firm reported a net loss of $1 billion over the past three months, its first quarterly loss in 12 years.
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Jobs Pearson, the largest education company in the world, plans to cut globally due to a drop in enrollment in the United States and changes in education policy in the United Kingdom. The layoffs will affect 10 percent of the company’s workforce.
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Number of Amazon Prime memberships in the United States, up 35 percent from a year ago.
Mehdi Zarhloul is owner of Crazy Pita Restaurant Group, which recently opened two new locations in Las Vegas — one at Town Square and one in Downtown Summerlin. visors can follow my What is the best lead. But this style business advice can only be executed you’ve received? with a great team of The best advice people working unI hear from many der me. Our staff is successful entrepreour company’s greatneurs is to be conest asset. We treat sistent. Our success each other with kindis directly driven by ness and respect, takour consistent, qualing care of each othity products and er’s needs and wants. outstanding service. Take McDonald’s, If you could live for example: The anywhere else in same burger served the world, where 60 years ago is exMehdi Zarhloul, president and CEO of Crazy Pita Rotisserie would it be and actly the same burger & Grill, has positioned the business to expand throughout the Las why? served today. StarVegas Valley and eventually beyond. (STEVE MARCUS/Staff) When you are conbucks is another pertent standing on green grass, there is no need to look fect example; people pay higher prices for coffee because anywhere else. Henderson has been good to me since the of the consistent flavor and convenience. At Crazy Pita, day I moved here. It’s my city and my home; I wouldn’t we have managed to deliver the same delicious food and want to live anywhere else. excellent customer service for the past nine years. What has the American dream meant for you? My American dream is simple: to live my life doing the things I love and to live happy and comfortably without any worries. I’m thankful and grateful I live in a country where I can make these dreams happen. I learned early on after coming to America that you can make anything happen here and you can accomplish any goal by working hard and smart. The greater the risk you take, the greater the rewards. America offers many opportunities. If you want the silver platter, you have to go get it; it will never come to you. What has been your most exciting professional project to date? Galileo said you must have three points to create a pattern. That’s exactly what we’ve done with the Crazy Pita concept. After opening our third location in Downtown Summerlin, we officially can say we have given birth to a fresh, casual Mediterranean chain that has the potential to grow beyond Nevada and can be duplicated easily. That’s an accomplishment I am particularly proud of. What is your most popular dish? Our grilled chicken skewer plate has been the most popular dish since we opened at the District. It’s fresh, marinated chicken with hummus, chopped tomato and cucumber salad served on a bed of hot couscous with butternut squash, zucchini and pita bread. Describe your management style. My management style has always been the same: Deliver the best service with the minimum steps possible. I keep it as simple as possible so my managers and super-
Whom do you admire? I admire my wife, Taraneh, who has supported me in everything during our 10 years of marriage. She is my motivation and my inspiration to continue with my mission. She stood by me when we started our business in 2006, which also happened to be the worst economic times in Las Vegas. My success is directly related to her. What is your biggest pet peeve? People who think their opinion always is the correct one, and those who judge you based on your ethnic background. I surround myself with positive people as much as I can — people who do good and make a difference every day. My good friend Drew Stevens always said during his speeches promoting kindness in our local schools: “Do something people can write about or write about something people can read.” Where do you go for business lunches? I usually stay close to our Crazy Pita restaurants. When I’m at Town Square, I frequently dine at Pot Liquor; it has amazing sandwiches, and I like the ribs. At the District, GVR is a great place for a business lunch; I love the lobster fettuccine. When I’m at Downtown Summerlin, Wolfgang Puck is usual my go-to place. What is something people might not know about you? I take yoga and Pilates classes three to four times a week. It’s my zone-out time. Anything else you want to tell us? Please join and support our kindness movement: joshstevensfoundation.org.
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On Eli Segall’s vegasinc.com story “Q&A: Zillow economist explains why LV housing market has not fully rebounded”: I think it’s simply that foreclosure is a long process. This sums it up: “Their foreclosures go through the courts and take a long time, so people are hanging out for two to three years.” — X Leo Once it does come back, as this economist says, the worry will be what’s the true value, being that most neighborhoods are infested with rentals. — Sheresh On Daniel Rothberg’s lasvegassun. com story “SolarCity lays off more than 550 workers in Nevada”: SolarCity has accepted hundreds of millions of dollars in government subsidies and tax breaks. Meanwhile, other ratepayers are subsidizing the entire program. — Jaysonwoodbridge On Megan Messerly’s lasvegassun. com story “Q&A: Hillary Clinton shares stances on Nevada solar shake-up, Bundy saga and Yucca dumpsite” Looks like she is going to go along with whatever the rules are. She’s a follower, not a leader. — JerryNielsen Common sense answers to complex questions. — VicentaMontoya
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guest column: landing there on the fly, because you might adlands Golf Club isn’t bad. It’s roger snow get a lucky ricochet back onto the fairway. just designed that way. If you haven’t had the pleasure and pain The 27-hole track, tucked of playing Badlands, you’d better run. behind the Queensridge towers EHB Companies, developers of the nearby in Summerlin, is known for its tight green Tivoli Village shopping and dining complex, bought the fairways, moonscape hazard areas and something that course in 2015, leaving its future in flux. EHB may tear up really gets your attention when chasing down a lost ball: the course and replace it with luxury housing. rattlesnake warning signs. Until then, here’s a primer: Badlands may not be regarded as the best course, but it’s likely the most revered. If you sampled tourists, it would be n Toughest hole: Diablo No. 9 (par 4, 473 yards). The no surprise if a plurality said the “Desperado,” “Diablo” and good news is the green is huge. The bad news is, well, “Outlaw” nines epitomize the experience of playing here. everything else. Off the tee, from which you must hit Why? Let us count the ways. driver, left is bad, right is worse, and short is death. If First, it’s a target course. Patience and precision trump you’re lucky — and good — you will have an approach of gripping and ripping. You may find yourself standing 200 yards. Club up, because there’s a Venus Fly Trap of a between the tee markers and deciding between clubs, a waste area ready to swallow any ball that fails to fly far driver in one hand and a 7-iron in the other. What to do? enough. What to do?! At Badlands, vacillating and second-guessing n Easiest hole: Outlaw No. 2 (par 3, 151 yards). The ovalare as much a part of your day as are drinking and cursing. shaped green is so large you could play Australian rules Second, it’s unforgiving. What, you thought the football on it. And it’s only 130 yards away ... from the tips. “Badlands” name was ironic? Not even a little. This course Enough said. is infamous for its traps and its treachery, where one bad n Best hole: Desperado No. 7 (par 4, 374 yards). When bounce turns pars into bogeys, bogeys into doubles and players who have played Badlands think Badlands, they doubles into a pitching wedge snapped over your knee. think this. The tee shot demands surgical accuracy and Third, it’s rocky. Venture a yard off the rough, and you’ll power. It takes 200-plus yards to carry all the crap. Your be hitting your next shot from a veritable quarry mine, approach is downhill — and if not blind, it’s partially assuming quarry mines had scrub brush and tumbleweeds. sighted — to a two-tiered green. Trickling into the rocks is certain death; you’re better off Roger Snow is a senior vice president at Scientific Games.
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Company with Las Vegas ties branching into aerospace By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
A venture arm of Airbus Group is investing in Local Motors, a startup with close ties to Las Vegas that believes the future of mass manufacturing is in 3D-printing. With the new investment, Local Motors, which is working on bringing a 3D-printed car to market, is branching into aerospace, too. The French-based Airbus Group, a giant in the aerospace and defense industries, said in a news release that the investment would go toward developing Local Motors facilities — small factories and laboratories — in Germany with an emphasis on aerospace. Local Motors is based in Phoenix but has a significant presence here, including a small factory in downtown Las Vegas. It has partnered with UNLV and is exploring additional partnerships with MGM Resorts International and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. VegasTechFund, the venture arm of Downtown Project, is one of its investors.
The LM3D Swim, a road-ready 3D-printed car, is displayed at the Local Motors booth during the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. (steve marcus/staff)
“Local Motors, known more for its innovations in car manufacturing and 3D-printing, may seem like a surprising investment for Airbus Ventures,” Tim Dombrowski, a managing general partner for Airbus Ventures,
wrote in a blog post. “To us, it is a perfect fit — Local Motors unlocks an opportunity to engage and support a massive global community interested in building the future of flight.” A goal of Local Motors is localizing
Electric car company Faraday Future gets $215.9 million in tax incentives by megan messerly Staff Writer
The Governor’s Board of Economic Development recently approved giving $215.9 million in tax incentives for electric car company Faraday Future, which plans to open its first manufacturing plant in North Las Vegas. The move was the culmination of a series of events needed to bring the company’s manufacturing plant to North Las Vegas’ 18,000-acre Apex Industrial Park, which for decades has remained relatively vacant. In December, Gov. Brian Sandoval called a special session of the Legislature to create a tax incentive structure required to seal the deal. California-based Faraday had considered building its first manufacturing plant in Georgia, Louisiana or California, but the tax incentives and a workforce development program created by the Legislature were crucial in the decision to come to Nevada. “It’s my belief that this is a transformative project on many levels,” Sandoval said. “A project like this comes along once in a generation.” Faraday requested and was approved for the full amount of allowed abatements and tax credits created under the incentive structure. Under that package, a business that invests a bil-
lion dollars over 10 years into the state can apply for full sales tax abatements for 15 years as well as partial real and personal property tax and modified business tax abatements for 10 years. It also can apply for transferable tax credits of $9,500 for each permanent, full-time job created, up to $4,000. The board did not approve the new workforce development program for Faraday because details of that program have not been worked out. Faraday expects to finish building in the second half of 2017. Its initial capital investment at the site is projected at $1.4 billion, including $26 million for 938 acres of land, $612 million to build its 3.4 million-square-foot facility and $737 million in equipment. At peak capacity, the facility is expected turn out 150,000 cars each year. Over the next 12 months, Faraday plans to hire 50 workers here and incrementally expand its staff each year. By 2023, the team will include 4,500 staff members — 173 making $80,000 per year and 4,327 making $44,444. Half of those positions must be filled by Nevadans. Over 20 years, the project is projected to funnel $277 million into local government, $259 million into the Clark County School District and $229 million to the state.
manufacturing. It crowd-sources its designs from an online community and instead of industrial-sized plants, it has microfactories that also serve as showrooms and dealerships. “Local Motors is a revolutionary global platform for community-based collaborative engineering, combining open-source product development and design and micro-factory manufacturing to bring hardware innovations to market at unprecedented speed,” Dombrowski wrote. In May, the Airbus Group announced a $150 million commitment to form Airbus Ventures, a Silicon Valley venture arm focused on aerospace innovation. The group’s funding of Local Motors is the first investment it has made. It did not disclose the size of the investment. Airbus Ventures is part of the larger aerospace company’s efforts to bolster its ties with the U.S. technology sector. Airbus Group also announced a pilot program with Uber for on-demand transportation using the aircraft manufacturer’s helicopters.
Proposal to raise minimum wage to $13 moves forward By cy ryan Staff Writer
A District Court judge ruled that an initiative petition to raise the minimum wage in Nevada to $13 an hour by 2024 is valid, allowing supporters to start gathering signatures to put the question on the ballot. The initiative was challenged by chambers of commerce in Las Vegas and Reno, which claimed the petition was misleading. Judge James Wilson said the petition language need not be changed. The Committee to Raise the Minimum Wage in Nevada must gather 55,234 signatures from registered voters by June 21 to get the question on the 2016 ballot. Nevada’s minimum wage is $7.25 for workers whose employers provide health care insurance and $8.25 an hour without insurance. The initiative would create a single, $9.25-an-hour rate in late 2018, then increase it by 75 cents each year until it reaches $13 in 2024.
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Regulators approve Station’s proposed initial public offering by j.d. morris Staff Writer
Nevada regulators approved Station Casinos’ plan for an initial public offering, allowing the locals gaming giant to move forward with its transition back into a public company. Station, which was taken private in 2007, intends to be publicly traded under the new name Red Rock Resorts Inc., following the successful completion of its IPO. Creating Red Rock Resorts, a name that evokes Station’s flagship property in Summerlin, won’t change how the company is known to customers and employees — it will still be Station Casinos. But the process of going public will reorganize Station under a complex corporate structure, with owners Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta continuing to have a significant stake. The company has been operated under agreements with the owners’
Fertitta Entertainment management company. Station’s strategy for going public involves acquiring Fertitta Entertainment for $460 million and placing the whole business under Red Rock Resorts, a holding company that will be publicly traded on the Nasdaq. When it’s all wrapped up, the Fertittas will own 43 percent of the company, down from 57 percent currently. Still, the family will maintain enough of an interest that it will be able to “control any action requiring the general approval of our stockholders,” according to a Station filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Fertittas also will have two of the five seats on the board of Red Rock Resorts, according to company representatives. The other three seats will be independent directors. Station’s move to go public signals a belief from management that the company is on firmer financial footing
than it was just a few years ago. After it was taken private in a 2007 management-led buyout, Station was hit hard by the recession and had to file for bankruptcy in 2009. The company completed its restructuring in 2011. Marc Falcone, Station’s chief financial officer, told the gaming board that his company has seen consistent revenue growth and that its operating margins have “improved dramatically.” Moreover, the company has slashed its debt by more than $400 million and greatly reduced its leverage, he said. “This gives us, Station Casinos, one of the best balance sheets in the gaming industry today,” Falcone told the board. Nonetheless, the IPO received strong pushback from the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, which has for years clashed with Station as it has tried to organize employees there.
Economic development officials see opportunities in gaming, transportation
Lately, the union has focused on Station’s connection to Deutsche Bank, which controls a stake in the company through a subsidiary. The union has cited concerns about the bank because it was fined $2.5 billion to settle charges that it manipulated the London Interbank Offered Rate, a key benchmark interest rate. Maya Holmes, the union’s research director, cited the fine and other concerns about Deutsche Bank while criticizing the IPO, suggesting that Las Vegas might as well have a sign saying that “criminal affiliates” and others are “welcome to own and profit from Nevada casinos.” Union affiliates also criticized the $460 million Fertitta Entertainment acquisition, saying it was too beneficial to company insiders, among other issues. But in the end, regulators had no serious objections to Station’s application.
Allegiant Air exec promoted in management shake-up By eli segall
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The gaming and hospitality industries will continue to serve as the cornerstones of the Southern Nevada economy, but they present opportunities for diversification, economic development officials said. Speaking at a recent breakfast meeting on the state’s economy, they said Nevada is poised to play a role in shaping the future of transportation, citing recent investments from electric car companies Faraday Future and Tesla, as well as Hyperloop Technologies Inc.’s commitment to build its first test track in North Las Vegas. Steve Hill, Gov. Brian Sandoval’s chief economic development official, reported that progress in improving the state’s development was stronger in 2015 than the previous year. During remarks at the Four Seasons ballroom, Jonas R. Peterson, who heads the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, said one way Southern Nevada would grow its economy is to promote gaming’s adjacent industries. These include video game production, the film industry and security companies. Peterson cited 10 projects expected to amount to an investment of $10 billion in coming years. Several are on or near the Strip, such as the construction of Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino, a convention cen-
ter expansion at Aria, T-Mobile Arena and Resorts World. One obstruction to economic development in Las Vegas: transportation. “If we are going to be successful, new investments are going to be required here,” Peterson said. Peterson said investments are needed in high-capacity transit and improving the visitor experience from the airport to the Strip. He also said work remains to be done to improve education and develop a stronger workforce. Another high-target development area officials identified was the valley’s health care industry. Hill called the creation of a UNLV medical school a “critical step” and said it is important to provide residencies to increase the probability that graduates stay in the state. Diversification has long been a goal of the governor’s economic development team. Hill cited Tesla’s battery factory, Faraday Future’s planned manufacturing plant and Switch’s top-tier data centers as anchor investments that would help the state create industry clusters. “Those types of companies are allowing us to have a foundation to grow from,” he said.
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A week after a top deputy resigned, Allegiant Air boss Maurice “Maury” Gallagher gave the job to an existing executive as part of a management shake-up. Las Vegas-based Allegiant announced that Senior Vice President of Planning Jude Bricker was promoted to chief operating officer and Chief Financial Officer Scott Sheldon would take on additional duties. Bricker, who joined the airline in 2006, will run day-to-day operations. bricker He already ran Allegiant’s route network and fleet strategy as head of planning, though now he also will oversee flight operations, maintenance and safety. Sheldon, who joined Allegiant in 2004, will remain the carrier’s finance chief and also run its Inflight and Operation Control Center, overseeing “all frontline employees who are the day-to-day touch points for Allegiant customers,” the company said. The moves come after the airline announced Jan. 15 that Chief Operating Officer Steve Harfst, who had been on the job for a year, resigned, effective immediately. “In the near-term, our efforts will be focused on reviewing our operations group and understanding where we can make improvements in both systems and processes, but we are looking to the future with these changes to our organization,” Gallagher, chairman and CEO of parent Allegiant Travel Co., said in a news release. Allegiant posted record profits last year amid low fuel costs but was dogged by a series of emergency landings and other safety-related incidents that garnered national media attention.
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Casinos spending heavily to defend tax increase By j.d. morris Staff Writer
Nevada’s major casinos were generally strong supporters of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s $1.1 billion tax package last year, and they already have spent heavily to keep the taxes intact, according to a recently filed campaign finance report. Casinos provided the vast majority of the $242,310 in contributions that the Coalition for Nevada’s Future reported in a filing with the Secretary of State’s Office. The coalition has fought a proposed ballot measure that would repeal the commerce tax, which applies to businesses with annual state revenue of more than $4 million and was part of the broader tax package aimed at supporting public education. Casinos on the Strip have contributed heavily to a campaign opposed to Most of the coalition’s casino funds repealing the commerce tax. (mikayla whitmore/staff) came from five Las Vegas gaming gidiverse.” “If that gets gutted, the easiest fix ants, according to the filing, which While it may have received the would be to try to go for gaming again covers 2015 contributions of more broadest support, the tax coalition (for additional tax revenue),” Damore than $1,000. Wynn Resorts Ltd., was far from the only big recipient of said. “For gaming, (the commerce tax) MGM Resorts International and funds from the top casino operators was a win because, yeah, their taxes Caesars Entertainment Corp. each last year. went up — but everyone else’s taxes contributed $38,000, while Station Wynn Resorts and Caesars also went up, too.” Casinos and Boyd Gaming Corp. gave gave substantial contributions to The commerce tax is expressly sup$28,500 apiece, the filing shows. Nevadans for Background Checks, a ported by the Nevada Resort AssoBut big gaming interests weren’t group pushing a ballot measure to exciation, whose members include the the only ones who gave: The South pand criminal background checks for state’s most dominant casinos. VirginPoint and Affinity Gaming each congun sales. Wynn Resorts gave $50,000 ia Valentine, the association’s presitributed $4,750, and a handful of — the company’s largest single contrident, said in an email that her group Reno casinos gave smaller amounts. bution last year — and Caesars gave had historically favored “broad-based Casinos backed the big tax plan in $25,000, according to the group’s contax solutions to fund state governlarge part because they were not the tributions and expenses report. ment” and called the commerce tax only ones being tapped for it — they The amount given by Wynn Resorts “one of the broadest.” were on board as long as others were might seem unexpected given how “The precipitous decline in state chipping in as well. So while it may be much the company and its Wynn Las revenues during the great recession surprising in one sense to see so many Vegas resort focused their other conwas due in large part to the reliance big businesses come to the defense of tributions last year on Republicans, on a very narrow tax base,” Valentine a major tax increase, UNLV political who are generally known for their opsaid in the email. “The commerce tax scientist David Damore says it makes position to gun control measures. should reduce volatility while providsense when considering what could Among the recipients of Wynn or ing long-term growth, especially as happen to them if the tax package is Wynn Las Vegas contributions were the Nevada economy becomes more defeated at the ballot box.
Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison, the political action committee affiliated with Republican Attorney General Adam Laxalt and the conservative Growth & Opportunity PAC, records show. Moreover, Steve Wynn, the company’s CEO, and his wife, Andrea, each gave $5,000 to Laxalt and $10,000 the Nevada Republican Party Central Committee. But Steve Wynn’s ex-wife, Elaine, was named in early 2015 as the chairwoman of the state advisory board for Nevadans for Background Checks. She gave $5,000 to the group in October, according to the contributions report. Damore said the contributions from Wynn and Caesars to the background check group stood out because of the hot-button nature of the gun control measure. “It’s going to be a divisive issue here, as it is nationally,” he said. “Usually, you find businesses don’t want to get too involved in social issues because they’ll alienate somebody.” Casinos also gave a lot to Laxalt and Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak, both of whom could be gubernatorial candidates in the 2018 election. Sisolak is up for re-election this year, as well. Other big recipients of contributions from casinos include Hutchison — another possible candidate for governor — as well as Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo and an array of other local and state politicians. Station and Boyd, in particular, contributed to many local and state politicians from both sides of the aisle. “That’s usually what you find for businesses,” Damore said. “They’re going to play both sides based on what they expect to happen.”
New-home sales up 13 percent across Clark County in 2015 By eli segall Staff Writer
Las Vegas homebuilders sold more houses last year than in 2014 and geared up for a rising volume of construction, a recent report shows. Overall, though, business remained far below what it was during the housing bubble or even 15 to 20 years ago. And not everyone expects sales to keep climbing this year. Builders closed 698 new-home sales
in Clark County in December, bringing the final 2015 tally to 6,802. That’s up 13 percent from 2014, according to Las Vegas-based Home Builders Research. Buyers in December paid a median price of $310,814 for new homes, up 6.5 percent from a year earlier. Builders, meanwhile, pulled 583 new-home permits in December, putting the 2015 sum at 7,582, up 14 percent from 2014. When builders post an annual sales
jump of 13 percent, “it should be considered as very good news and result in congratulatory backslaps all around,” Home Builders Research founder Dennis Smith wrote in the report. But, he added, the market remains plagued by underwater borrowers, land shortages and other issues that show “all is still not roses for the Las Vegas housing market.” Builders’ sales totals are less than half of what they achieved during more normal years
before the recession, he noted. In 1995, for instance, builders sold about 17,900 new homes in the Las Vegas area. That soared to almost 39,000 homes in 2005, but after the housing bubble burst and the economy tanked, the number plunged to 3,900 sales in 2011. It would be a “very good year” if builders sold 250 to 500 more homes than in 2015, said Smith, who is projecting 7,150 new-home sales this year.
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Addressing feedback from customers is a smart way to make improvements the year ahead, from better engaging employees to helping their community to exploring new opportunities. A good number of execs already have begun working to make their goals happen. Here’s a look at a few companies’ resolutions and how owners plan to put them into action. SET GOALS A good resolution for a small business to make — and a dependable way to see that resolutions are kept — is getting organized with a thorough, top-to-bottom operations review. This can benefit new or established companies. “Nobody is perfect, no matter how detailed and extensive the operations management is,” said John AndrewsAnagnostaras, principal of Landmark Design Inc., a food service facilities planning, interior design and project management firm in Las Vegas. “Evolutionary development is a given.” The review should include records of events, suggestions from staffers “and more importantly, customer complaints with details of how they were handled,” Andrews-Anagnostaras said. “Nothing is sacred, however triviality tends to bend interest.” Restaurateur Terrie Boley starts every new year by cleaning out paperwork from the previous year. “That’s the start for taxes, 1099s, tip reporting, sales tax audits and workman’s comp audits,” Boley said. “Then, we pick at least one new thing to focus on and make better.” This year, Boley and her staff decided to update payroll and human resources functions because the company has grown. “We started at the end of last year by arranging to switch payroll companies to one with an HR function,” Boley said. “Now that that is on the
way, we’re going to focus on regular staff meetings, performance reviews, employee incentives and enrichment.” Marilyn Schlossbach, who owns and operates hospitality venues, plans to focus on two resolutions this year: “authentic communication and organized planning.” “We have to nurture our relationships with our team on all levels so we may work on the bigger picture, not the distractions,” Schlossbach said. Organized planning has been one of the company’s weaknesses. “We are creative people with ideas galore, but the planning is not what we gravitate to,” she said. GIVE BACK Some Las Vegas businesses are intent on giving back more to the community than in years past. “As a company, we consistently support local organizations that I feel strongly about,” said Stephanie Wilson, president of Wicked Creative, a public relations firm. “Together with wilson my senior managers, Lauren Cahlan and Tyler Krochmal, it is our resolution in 2016 to expand our community support to take on pro bono projects for causes any employee is passionate about.” Wilson and her colleagues encourage anyone at Wicked Creative to create a three-person committee within the company to support an organization of their choosing. In the first week of 2016 alone, employees took on three new projects, including helping rescue animals and children with special needs. “We hope with this resolution that
we can make everyone at Wicked Creative feel a stronger tie to the Las Vegas community,” Wilson said. HIRE RIGHT Many company leaders recognize that their greatest asset is people. So they are focused on hiring the best talent possible and giving their employees the tools they need to be successful. “Our one single business resolution is very simple for 2016,” said Cory Harwell of Carson Kitchen and the Simon Harwell Group. harwell “We resolve to continue adding more people who are passionate, motivated, dedicated and possess an overwhelming desire to be great — not good — to our already awesome team.” Harwell said he and his team would continue to celebrate great behavior and performance, and “hope that every individual team member will contribute to our business’ success as much as we contribute to their personal success.” LEVEL UP For some companies, moving forward means taking business to a new level. Angela Pettit, co-owner of Azzurre Spirits, said her resolution is to expand the brand from the local level to the national level. pettit “We have begun this process by reaching out to contacts and companies in major cities throughout the United States, as well
as by using social media as a vital tool to differentiate our brand, as well as to increase interest virally,” Pettit said. For local businessman Wayne Allyn Root, each New Year brings the same resolution: to continue to reinvent himself. “I’m the only person in all of America – guaranteed — who made the transition from Las Vegas sports handicapper to national politician,” said Root, the Libertarian Party’s vice presidential nominee in 2008. “As a political author and syndicated conservative columnist, my life is 90 percent politics. So guess what? I’m changing again. I need to reinvent myself every few years. Life gets boring.” Root’s next project is developing and producing television programs, which he previously did part-time. He has produced episodes of “Ghost Adventures,” “King of Vegas” and “Las Vegas D.A.,” starring Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson and set to premier in May on Investigation Discovery Channel. Root also is working on two new Las Vegas-based reality shows. CUSTOMERS FIRST Consumers have come to expect more from businesses, and many people insist on getting the customer service they expect. Business owners have responded by enacting customer-first policies. “Consumers have higher expectations of real fairness and responsiveness to complaints,” said Mark Deuitch, CEO of PeopleClaim, a dispute-resolution company. “It’s less and less easy to get rid of people with legitimate complaints by ignoring them or handing out a coupon. In a nutshell, business owners will have to run their businesses as if their mother were looking over their shoulder, because she likely will be.”
“We have to nurture our relationships with our team on all levels so we may work on the bigger picture, not the distractions.” — Marilyn Schlossbach, who owns and operates hospitality venues
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Calendar of events Tuesday, Feb. 2 Large Vision Business Network Mixer Red Hot Expo Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit pjproductionlive.com/LVBNM Browse business exhibits and expand your network while enjoying live entertainment.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 Henderson State of the City address Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Cost: $45 Location: Green Valley Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson Information: Call 702-565hafen 8951 Mayor Andy Hafen will share his thoughts about the local economy and the future of Henderson.
Thursday, Feb. 4 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, Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Email bbokelmann@hendersonchamber.com Nathan Smith and Lee Constantine of business coaching and creative media firm Smith Durant will discuss ways to improve a company’s return on investment. Urban Chamber of Commerce: Toastmasters Lunchtime Talkers Time: Noon-1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Urban Chamber of Commerce, 1951
Stella Lake St., Suite 30, Las Vegas Information: Visit urbanchamber.org Learn how to communicate and lead effectively. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce: Southern Nevada Forum - Good Governance Committee Time: 1-3 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Email jharrison@lvchamber.com Speak with chamber members and Southern Nevada lawmakers about your hopes for the 2017 legislative session. Healthcare Professionals Happy Hour Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free for the first 40 physicians, $30 for everyone else Location: Red Rock Fertility Center, 9120 W. Russell Road, Suite 200, Las Vegas Information: Visit lasvegasheals.org Expand your network and tour the Red Rock Fertility Center.
Friday, Feb. 5 Small Business Startup Steps Time: 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Suite B, Henderson Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com Learn tips for starting and growing a new business, and schedule a one-on-one free counseling session.
Monday, Feb. 8 Vegas Young Professionals Toastmasters meeting Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas
Information: Call 702-586-3834 Are you a young adult just starting your career? Learn speaking, presentation and leadership skills that can help advance your career.
Tuesday, Feb. 9 Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $28 for members, $48 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Information: Visit disraelson@hendersonchamber.com Rick Arpin of MGM Resorts International will speak about the impact of the T-Mobile Arena on Southern Nevada.
Thursday, Feb. 11 BOMA Nevada mixer Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $25 Location: LVA Marketing Center, New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit bomanevada.org Mingle with local professionals and tour the TMobile Arena before it opens in April.
Friday, Feb. 12 Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada: Business Connection Cafe Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers Location: Angels of Las Vegas, 4850 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 24, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-733-3955 June Beland, president and CEO of the Women’s Chamber, and Jennifer Barrier, president of the Young Professional Society, will speak.
Conventions
expected Show Location Dates attendance
World of Concrete 2016
Las Vegas Convention Center
Feb. 2-5
56,000
CHAMPS Trade Show Concrete 2016
Las Vegas Convention Center
Feb. 2-4
4,000
Safari Club International 44th Annual Hunters Convention
Mandalay Bay
Feb. 3-6
21,000
Debt Buyers Association International Annual Conference 2016
Aria
Feb. 9-11
1,200
Off-Price Specialist Show - Spring 2016
Venetian
Feb. 14-17
11,500
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Records and Transactions Bankruptcies CHAPTER 7 316 Lingering Lane LLC 316 Lingering Lane Henderson, NV 89102 Attorney: 316 Lingering Lane LLC
Bid Opportunities THURSDAY, FEB. 2 2:15 p.m. Flamingo Wash North fork channel repair Clark County, 603934 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
FRIDAY, FEB. 5 2:15 p.m. Desert Inn Road, Sir George Drive and Winterwood Boulevard improvements Clark County, 603873 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Contract for televisions and video equipment for family services Clark County, 603970 Chetan Champaneri at chetanc@ clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions SALES $725,000 for 1.29 acres, retail Address: Rainbow Boulevard and Patrick Lane, Las Vegas Seller: Pohorsky Enterprises Seller agent: Matt Kammeyer of Five Star Real Estate Buyer: Upper Image Services Buyer agent: Tony Amato of Avison Young
LEASES $6,125,000 for 50,000 square feet for 120 months, retail Address: 2189 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89032 Landlord: Brixton Craig LLC Landlord agent: Bob Touma and Chuck Creigh of New Market Advisors Tenant: Burlington Coat Factory of Nevada LLC Tenant agent: Jeff Mitchell and Joe Cooley of Virtus Commercial $1,587,003 for 14,533 square feet for 84 months, office Address: 1489 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110, Henderson 89014 Landlord: TIH Augusta Park LLC Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Premier Business Centers Tenant agent: Did not disclose $1,365,000 for 3,400 square feet
for 120 months, retail Address: 570 N. Stephanie St., Henderson 89017 Landlord: Brixmor GA Galleria LLC Landlord agent: Brian Baker of Brixmor Property Group Tenant: Silver State Restaurant Group dba Corner Bakery Tenant agent: Jeff Mitchell and Andrew Fehrman of Virtus Commercial $353,160 for 3,600 square feet for 66 months, retail Address: 235 N. Eastern Ave., Suite 124, Las Vegas 89101 Landlord: Partch-Lebovitz Family Trust LLC Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Costello Marketing/Muddy Mutts LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $342,204 for 6,300 square feet for 48 months, office Address: 1860 Pama Lane, Las Vegas 89119 Landlord: Pancal Pama One 118 Landlord agent: Pat Marsh of Colliers Tenant: Consumer Opinion Services Tenant agent: Barton Hyde of Avison Young $99,336 for 500 square feet for 60 months, retail Address: 8816 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89123 Landlord: Joken Co. Landlord agent: Matthew Nelson of JA Kennedy Real Estate Co. Tenant: Quickee Burger Tenant agent: Jakke Farley of Virtus Commercial $83,079 for 736 square feet for 65 months, retail Address: 40 Costa Di Lago, Suite 130, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Signal Butte Investors LLC Landlord agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Skycream LLC Tenant agent: Antony Augay of Urban Next $80,104 for 1,324 square feet for 40 months, retail Address: 2235 E. Cheyenne Ave., Suite D-140, North Las Vegas 89030 Landlord: Medford Capital LLC c/o RA Centers Landlord agent: Andrew Fehrman and Jeff Mitchell of Virtus Commercial Tenant: S&S Enterprise (Smoke Shop) Tenant agent: Maha Madanat of Century 21 $50,400 for 900 square feet for 38 months, retail Address: 445 W. Craig Road, Suite
104, North Las Vegas 89032 Landlord: High Valley VI LLC Landlord agent: Jakke Farley of Virtus Commercial Tenant: NV Network Insurance Tenant agent: Alma Catalan of Desert Vision Realty
LEASES - RENEWAL $33,720 for 5,620 square feet for 12 months, retail Address: 4525 Spring Mountain Road, suites 106 and 108, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Mountain Point LLC c/o Virtus Commercial Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Anderson of Las Vegas Tenant agent: Did not disclose
BUSINESS LICENSES Four Mans Games LLC License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nathan Heath Green Star Smog & Lube License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: 4820 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Green Star Smog and Lube LLC Groundswell Strategies LLC License type: Management or consulting service Address: 930 S. Fourth St., Suite 200, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Tom Mullin Hart2Find License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Ann Hartman Hennesseys Tavern License type: Tavern Address: 425 Fremont St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Hennesseys Las Vegas Inc. Hobble Creek Services LLC License type: Consulting service Address: 275 Hampton Ridge Court, Henderson 89002 Owner: Hobble Creek Services LLC Homeland Realty LLC License type: Real estate sales Address: 8704 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 105, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Guan Wang Horizon Media, Editing And Ghostwriting Service License type: Business support service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Abriana F. Tuller House of Cars LLC
License type: Secondhand dealership Address: 1628 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson 89011 Owner: House of Cars LLC
Nevada License type: Community services Address: 7220 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 130, Las Vegas 89113 Owner: Michael Crome
Imagine Graphix License type: General services counter/office Address: 1709 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Everado Baez-Maya
Kelley Carter License type: Professional services Address: 7495 W. Azure Drive, Suites 200 and 247, Las Vegas 89130 Owner: Kelley Carter
Infinity Dental License type: Dental office Address: 140 E. Horizon Drive, Suite C, Henderson 89015 Owner: Douglas P. Sanchez Infinity Solar Pool Heating License type: Contractor Address: 914 Baker Ave., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Rosalba Delgado Innovative Accounting Service License type: Business support service Address: 7730 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 105, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Rachel Vasquez Iron Castle Solutions License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: James Ferrenburg Jackson Hewitt Tax Service License type: Business support service Address: 6151 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Tax Services of America Inc. JDM Mechanical Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 3312 Meade Ave., Suite D, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Debbie A. Miller Jennifer Glenn-Gulati LMT License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 3211 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 110, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Jennifer Glenn-Gulati Jones Media LLC License type: Contractor Address: 4145 W. Teco Ave., Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Did not disclose Joseph Dennis Keaton License type: Real estate sales Address: 930 S. Fourth St., Suite 200, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Joseph Dennis Keaton JP Morgan Chase Bank NA License type: Bank Address: 2311 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Jaime Dimon Junior Achievement Of Southern
King of Wings Las Vegas License type: Restaurant Address: 115 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Did not disclose LACE License type: Nonprofit Address: 734 S. Boulder Highway, Suite A, Henderson 89015 Owner: Ladies Advocating Christian Entertainment L&L Hawaiian BBQ License type: Restaurant Address: 854 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson 89015 Owner: Boulder HB LLC Latinos Tires License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: 600 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Jonathan Beltran Legacy Entertainment Partners LLC License type: Management or consulting service Address: 800 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Gena Vazquez Les Eisinga License type: Real estate sales Address: 1127 S. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Les Eisinga Level Up Gun Club License type: Sales/services Address: 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson 89052 Owner: Noni Enterprises LLC Liquid Courage License type: Alcohol store Address: 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Jobo Enterprises Liquor Lineup License type: Sales - liquor Address: 6462 Losee Road, North Las Vegas 89086 Owner: Elite Wine and Spirits Inc. Lisa M. Benza License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Lisa Benza
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Records and Transactions Lolo’s Chicken & Waffles License type: Restaurant Address: 2040 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Lolo’s MWD LLC Low Voltage Technologies License type: Contractor Address: 15805 N. Red Rock Road, Las Vegas 89508 Owner: Did not disclose Lowry’s Catering Inc. License type: Catering service Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 111, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Robert W. Lowry Luxe Supply Co. License type: General retail sales Address: 21 N. Pecos Road, Suite 106, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Heidi Jones M and D Investments License type: Coin amusement machine Address: 3059 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Mike Pohl M&M Cleaning Services License type: Property maintenance Address: 2316 Seahurst Drive, Las Vegas 89142 Owner: Maria A. Hernandez Maintenance America License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Maintenance America LLC Manny Discount Appliance License type: General retail sales Address: 710 S. Main St., Suite 100, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Manuel Barba Margaret Bauer LLC License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Margaret Bauer Margaretha Breytenbach License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Margaretha Breytenbach LLC Markoli PCW Inc. License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Olimpia Scoville Massage Rescuers License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Massage Rescuers Inc. Meats Gone Wild License type: Food services or cafe Address: 2025 E. Sahara Ave., Las
Vegas 89169 Owner: Southern Nevada Exotic Meats LLC
Address: 1171 S. Buffalo Drive, Suite 115, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Mary Nguyen
Mega Pallets LLC License type: Sales/services Address: 4839 Lincoln Road, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Mega Pallets LLC
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth License type: Community services Address: 4981 Shirley St., Las Vegas 89119 Owner: Arash Ghafoori
Melt Massage Studio License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 2855 W. Pebble Road, Suite 309, Las Vegas 89123 Owner: Dawn Olson Merrick Imagery License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Merrick Imagery LLC Metro Arts Council of Southern Nevada License type: Community services Address: 620 S. 11th St., suites 110 110A, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Chelsie Campbell More Than Las Vegas Tours.Com License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: Did not disclose Owner: Peter Halas Mr. D’s Sportsbar & Grill License type: Sports bar Address: 2260 S. Rainbow Blvd. and 2040 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89146 and 89108 Owner: Haecke LLC Ms. Bõs Snowballs & Snacks License type: Food services or cafe Address: 5560 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas 89156 Owner: Ms. B’s Enterprise Inc.
Nicholas Bonsanto License type: Real estate sales Address: 1120 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 130, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Nicholas Bonsanto Noel C. Murray License type: Income tax preparation Address: 170 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 300, Henderson 89012 Owner: Noel C. Murray Nudge Funding LLC License type: Professional services Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: George Shoell NV Network Insurance License type: Insurance agency Address: 2564 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: NV Network Insurance LLC NV Network Taxes License type: Business support service Address: 865 N. Lamb Blvd., Suite 5, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: NV Network Insurance LLC
BUILDING PERMITS
My Bookkeeper License type: Business support service Address: Did not disclose Owner: An Omega Enterprise LLC
$1,052,945, tenant improvement - offices 9980 Covington Cross Drive, Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction
My Left Foot Children’s Therapy License type: Professional services - medical Address: 7541 Tule Springs Road, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89143 Owner: My Left Foot Children’s Therapy LLC
$884,797, commercial - addition 13995 Grand Valley Parkway, North Las Vegas Stonewater Construction LLC
Dimick Development Co. $238,827, residential - new 1004 Aspen Hollow Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $238,827, residential - new 909 Aspen Hollow Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $220,827, residential - new 908 Aspen Hollow Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $220,827, residential - new 1005 Aspen Hollow Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $199,546, single-family residential - production 8334 Agave Bloom St., Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $198,944, residential - new 920 Aspen Hollow Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $198,944, residential - new 905 Aspen Hollow Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $198,944, residential - new 917 Aspen Hollow Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $189,694, residential - production 905 Everest Peak Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $187,920, residential - production 2101 Canvas Edge Drive, Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $180,000, tenant improvement offices 3430 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 110, Las Vegas JMB Construction Inc.
$168,731, residential - new 912 Aspen Hollow Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $168,731, residential - new 921 Aspen Hollow Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $158,531, residential - production 901 Everest Peak Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $158,531, residential - production 224 Shasta Meadows St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $156,701, residential - production 3148 Tronzano Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $149,994, commercial - remodel 40 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 111, Henderson 40 Horizon Ridge LLC $148,699, single-family residential - production 12297 Argent Bay Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $148,000, commercial 9980 Covington Cross Drive, Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction $146,942, residential - production 1056 Tropical Sage St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $145,648, residential - new 5852 Clear Haven Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holding Corp. $143,568, residential - new 5917 Galway Bay St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $143,568, residential - new 5217 Golden Melody Lane, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $142,950, residential - production 2116 Emyvale Court, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC
$359,000, wall/fence 407 Antelope Ridge Drive, Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry LLC
$179,335, single-family residential - production 7175 Grand Canyon Drive, Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC
$335,306, residential - production 2260 Sunrise Ridge Court, Henderson Timothy A. Martinez Family Trust
$170,509, residential - new 5925 Galway Bay St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$140,288, residential - model 246 Harwood Heights Court, Henderson D.R. Horton Inc.
NSWJS LLC License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: William J. Schlaf
$323,231, single-family residential - production 8326 Agave Bloom St., Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc.
$170,509, residential - new 5212 Mountain Garland Lane, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$140,288, residential - production 1136 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc.
Nat’s Spa & Lounge License type: Cosmetics establishment
$300,000, commercial - new 13575 Apex Power Parkway, North Las Vegas
$169,621, residential - production 2131 Danzinger Place, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC
$140,288, residential - production 1137 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson
My Way License type: Lawn maintenance Address: 3426 Sullivan Circle, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Miguel Way
$142,395, residential - production 707 Sea Coast Drive, Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
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Records and Transactions D.R. Horton Inc. $140,288, residential - production 1132 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $137,516, residential - production 1068 Tropical Sage St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $136,906, residential - production 906 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $134,743, residential - production 1133 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $132,996, single-family residential - production 10738 Red Badge Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $132,764, residential - new 3636 Greenbriar Bluff Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $132,491, residential - new 1021 Vegas Palm Ave., North Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $130,305, residential - new 5921 Galway Bay St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $130,305, residential - new 5216 Mountain Garland Lane, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $130,305, residential - new 5213 Golden Melody Lane, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $128,644, residential - production 920 Tasker Pass Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $125,540, residential - new 1428 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $125,540, residential - new 1429 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $124,733, wall/fence 397 Antelope Ridge Drive, Las Vegas Cedco Inc. $123,000, offices 9980 Covington Cross Drive, Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction $122,156, residential - production 36 Sadler Shore St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC
$120,548, residential - production 1057 Tropical Sage St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $119,872, residential - new 4032 Carla Ann Road, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $119,872, residential - new 4020 Carla Ann Road, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $118,103, residential - new 33 Morrestown Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
King Communications LLC $98,260, residential - new 4024 Carla Ann Road, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $98,260, residential - new 4012 Carla Ann Road, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $94,242, single-family residential - production 7537 Moose River Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$118,103, residential - new 37 Morrestown Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$94,242, single-family residential - production 7539 Whitman Colonial St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$118,000, tenant improvement store 4343 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 124, Las Vegas PRO Construction
$94,242, single-family residential - production 10111 Mayflower Bay Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$115,901, residential - new 1424 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$91,159, residential - production 955 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
$115,901, residential - new 1425 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$86,662, residential - new 5923 Radiance Park St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc.
$110,125, residential - new 4028 Carla Ann Road, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$85,942, single-family residential - production 7563 Moose River Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$110,125, residential - new 4016 Carla Ann Road, North Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$80,000, demolition 1 S. Main St., Las Vegas Breslin Builders
$108,865, single-family residential - production 10810 Wrigley Field Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $108,865, single-family residential - production 10809 Faulkner Run Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $108,865, single-family residential - production 10746 Red Badge Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $108,865, single-family residential - production 6987 Walden Park St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $100,000, commercial 5741 Sky Pointe Drive, Las Vegas King Communications LLC $100,000, wall/fence 5741 Sky Pointe Drive, Las Vegas
$80,000, sign 10125 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive, Las Vegas Patrick’s Signs Inc. $73,600, plumbing 775 E. Gilmore Ave., North Las Vegas Statewide Fire Protection $70,740, plumbing 3901 Donna St., North Las Vegas Statewide Fire Protection $61,380, wall/fence 9351 W. Deer Springs Way, Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry LLC $61,281, wall/fence 6781 N. Grand Canyon Drive, Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry LLC $60,000, single-family residential - addition 2112 Hot Oak Ridge St., Las Vegas PH Contracting Services LLC
$59,000, single-family residential - addition 6672 Lucky Strike Way, Las Vegas Great Lakes Construction Inc.
Daniel T. Murphy and Tonya L. Murphy
$57,740, pool and/or spa 12121 Cabo Rojo Ave., Las Vegas Anthony & Sylvan pools Corp.
$24,500, tenant improvement offices 400 S. Martin L. King Blvd., Suite C, Las Vegas Denali Builders
$57,583, rehabilitation 343 Caneflower Court, North Las Vegas UTE Inc.
$23,104, accessory building 968 Ashford Hollow Ave., Henderson Villas Black Mountain HOA
$56,000, demolition 4620 Eaker St., North Las Vegas Baldwin Development LLC
$22,260, Solar 6214 Eliza Lane, North Las Vegas Go Solar
$55,246, gate 2741 Losee Road, North Las Vegas Gibson Construction of NV Inc.
$22,000, sign 10125 W. Skye Canyon Park Drive, Las Vegas Patrick’s Signs Inc.
$54,999, commercial - remodel 2520 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 120, Henderson Henderson 1 LLC $52,030, wall/fence 303 Fox Hill Drive, Las Vegas Cedco Commercial LLC $50,000, electrical 9900 Moon Valley Place, Las Vegas Sierra LLC $43,240, pool and/or spa 11008 Cliff Swallow Ave., Las Vegas Premier Pools Inc. $41,017, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 2707 Bryant Ave., Las Vegas Renewable Energy Electric $40,000, tenant improvement offices 9310 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 4, Las Vegas JG Enterprises $39,425, commercial 9975 Bighorn Bellows Ave., Las Vegas Creative Play LLC $32,400, perimeter retaining wall 1101 Harwood Hills Court, Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $31,453, commercial - addition 4511 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Hankin Specialty Elevators Inc. $30,000, tenant improvement offices 3721 Meade Ave., Las Vegas Silver Summit Construction $29,000, single-family residential 7116 Manny St., Las Vegas Reliabuilt Construction Co. $28,359, pool and/or spa 1325 Villa Barolo Ave., Henderson
$21,580, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 10217 Cresent Creek Drive, Las Vegas Global NRG Nevada Inc. $21,000, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 7924 Brent Leaf Ave., Las Vegas Global NRG Nevada Inc. $20,294, residential - addition 2212 Garden City Ave., Henderson Dale L. Underwood and Melva Underwood $20,000, commercial 1600 E. Oake Blvd., Las Vegas Intellecom Communications Inc. $20,000, electrical 3776 W. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Pyrocom Inc. $19,900, plumbing 3901 Donna St., North Las Vegas Quality Mechanical Contractors $19,845, solar 1504 Crystal Rainey Ave., North Las Vegas Go Solar $18,902, commercial - remodel 2629 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson Reagor Family LLC $18,900, perimeter retaining wall 2476 Dragon Fire Lane, Henderson Hacienda Trails LLC $17,999, residential - addition 501 Holick Ave., Henderson Andrew R. Compton and Lydia L. Compton
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Category: businesses owned by minorities and/or women (Ranked by number of employees as of Dec. 11, 2015) Year est. locally
Employees
Business type
Cashman Equipment 3300 St. Rose Parkway Henderson, NV 89052 702-649-8777 • cashmanequipment.com
1931
750
Cat equipment dealership
2
FRSCO Corp. 6960 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-514-7554
2012
569
Restaurant
100 percent
3
Visiting Angels 1701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 9A Henderson, NV 89074 702-407-1100 • visitingangels.com/vegas
2000
305
Senior homecare
50 percent
4
Issel Corp. 4216 Las Vegas Blvd. North Las Vegas, NV 89115 702-573-5024
2008
200
Restaurant
100 percent 100 percent
Patrice Navarro-Issel, owner, operator
5
Eagle Promotions 4575 W. Post Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-388-7100 • theeagledesigngroup.com
2001
190
Apparel and promotional products
51 percent
Sean Ono and Mario Stadtlander, partners
6
Martin’s Grand McDonald’s 5415 Crimson Crest Las Vegas, NV 89149 702-242-8865
1995
165
Restaurant
100 percent 100 percent
Eva Martin, owner, shareholder
7
Link Technologies 9500 Hillwood Drive, Suite 112 Las Vegas, NV 89134 702-233-8703 • linktechconsulting.com
2000
145
IT consulting and professional services
54 percent
Debbie Banko, CEO
8
Destinations by Design 901 Grier Drive Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-798-9555 • dbdvegas.com
1990
105
Event/DMV
59 percent
Joyce Sherman, president
9
Rachel’s Kitchen 9640 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 117 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-629-6100 • rachelskitchen.com
2006
100
Restaurant
75 percent
75 percent
Debbie Roxarzade, founder
10
Provident Trust Co. 8880 W. Sunset Road, Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89149 888-855-9856 • trustprovident.com
2007
55
Financial/ retirement investing
50 percent
50 percent
Theresa Fette, CEO
Crazy Pita Rotisserie & Grill 2225 Village Walk Drive, Suite 175 Henderson, NV 89052 702-896-7482 • crazypita.com
2006
45
fast casual restaurant
100 percent
Company
1
11a
Minority ownership
Female ownership 100 percent
Top executive MaryKaye Cashman, chairman, CEO
Ron Smith, owner, operator
50 percent
Jacqueline DiAsio, administrator
Mehdi Zarhloul, owner
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buildings in our sector,” said Ortega, who was also responsible for the LEED certification of the $8.5 billion CityCenter Ortega also works with Nevada’s Water Center of Excellence to develop water-saving technology. Her practices have led to the conservation of 794 million gallons of water over the past five years. “(People) think hotels are sucking water out of Lake Mead and giving it to tourists, and that’s not true, so it’s vitally important to understand how our water system works,” she said. Ortega was also the visionary behind the company’s Green Advantage platform, which was developed to promote a resort-wide holistic view of how to recycle, conserve energy and water, and educate employees about being green at home and work. — Danielle Birkin
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ttorney Jennifer Carleton is a champion for children, an advocate for diversity and a role model for women in the gaming arena in which she focuses her legal practice. A native of England who holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Indiana University and a juris doctorate from University of Wisconsin Law School, Carleton’s philanthropic efforts on behalf of local youth include her involvement as a director with the Public Education Foundation, which supports Clark County students and teachers. “A well-established organization in its 25th year, the overall goal in 2016 will be to retain teachers and strengthen the schools in Clark County,” said Carleton, whose passion for grassroots nonprofits led her to embrace the Tyler
Robinson Foundation, the charitable arm of the rock band Imagine Dragons. The foundation endeavors to strengthen families financially and emotionally as they cope with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. Recently appointed to the board of the nonprofit, Carleton said 2016 will include public outreach to the philanthropic community and a focus on fundraising to provide more grants. Carleton also serves on the executive committee of the Gaming Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada and volunteering with Global Gaming Women, which supports women in gaming. Carleton also helped create the State Bar of Nevada’s Professional Development Fellowship Program to help place law students from diverse backgrounds with Nevada employers. — Danielle Birkin
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racee Nalewak has spent more from a marketing perspective,” she said. than two decades in the hospiNalewak embraces the learning tality industry. She has worked challenges of bettering service and for major brands such as MGM Resorts strategies in a world where consumers International and even oversaw mar- have plenty of choice and power. keting for CityCenter as it was being “We can’t have any of this just be built and through its opening. And she, transactional. We want an experience at one time, ran her own event market- they can’t forget,” she said. ing firm. But even after seeing decades Nalewak has also spearheaded Hakof change in the industry, Nalewak can kasan Gives Back, which has raised say that one area is the same. more than $100,000 for charities such “In our world, the customer is still as Shade Tree and the Nevada Childking. And that’s even more important hood Cancer Fo undation. She hopes to now than ever,” she said. build on those efforts. As Hakkasan Group’s marketing “We’re not a huge company with its leader, Nalewak spends a lot of time own community affairs department,” studying customer types in restaurants she explained. “In 2011, we tried to forand nightclubs to make sure the cus- malize things and created a committee. tomer experience is better than ever. … I’m so impressed with how much our “I really thrive on organizations that employees care.” want to invent and reinvent themselves — Brian Sodoma
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s an executive in the largely vocacy group more formal this year and male-dominated financial-ser- are working in the Clark County School vices arena, Jeanette Schneider District and the Naked City to go after a is an advocate for women in business couple of issues,” she said. and a devotee of gender equality. Schneider’s blog, Lore And Little The Florida native also has an affinity Things, focuses on issues relevant to for volunteerism, successfully combin- professional women and mothers. Its ing these interests in her current posi- “Love Letters” features missives from tion providing philanthropic solutions successful women. for the company. “The blog just grew organically, and Schneider recently brought together Love Letters inspires viral connectivity U.S. Trust, Merrill Lynch and Bank of and mentorship opportunities for womAmerica to start a local chapter of Wom- en in the community,” said Schneider. en LEAD, a professional and leadershipSchneider is also active in the gender development organization, and created lens investing movement, which uses an external women’s advocacy group to gender and women’s empowerment as support nonprofits that promote female a basis of analysis for making investmentorship and equality. ment decisions “We’re excited about making our ad— Danielle Birkin
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rowing up in Minnesota, Bethany Khan saw her parents work jobs without union representation. Her mom, in particular, she recalls, worked as a server for years, with no pension and other benefits. It certainly shaped her career. After college she spent time working on digital strategies for President Barrack Obama’s campaign. She also did similar work with Unite Here! Landing in Nevada four years ago, she turned to the local culinary union to reach out to members, their families and the public about working class issues. “I’m proud to work for an organization that supports workers with good jobs that help them retire with dignity,
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Paula Lawrence
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errie Merritt epitomizes community involvement. Since 2000, she has taken time to mentor several high school students who are at risk of not graduating. Merritt and her colleagues regularly travel to local schools to help students develop their financial literacy. She also oversees the involvement of Bank of Nevada as it relates to organizations and nonprofits. Colleagues donate more than a combined 2,000 hours each year to nonprofits. Beyond that, Merritt keeps a running list of nonprofit activities available to all her fellow employees. Also, she conducts seminars at the Urban Chamber for those who are starting small businesses, offering the basics on what to expect. Merritt’s plans for the year ahead are ambitious. “Looking forward to the next 12 months, I want to stay just as involved, not only personally but in my position here at the bank, with the nonprofits to make this community a better place.” One of her continuing focuses will be education. “I feel that here in Clark County we are very challenged when it comes to education,” she said. “The only way that our education system can change is by all of us getting involved professionally and personally.” — Howard Riell
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manda Connor didn’t plan to become a major player in helping an emerging industry, but her genuine curiosity and a shift in career focus made that happen. In 2013, when medical marijuana laws were being established, she began to study the industry and its evolving regulations. “This area changes almost every day, which is one of the things I love about it. I like to learn and grow as an individual and this is not a simple or straightforward area of law at all,” she said. Connor is also co-chair of the Las Vegas Women Grow chapter, where she advocates for women in leadership roles in the medical marijuana industry. The chapter’s 2016 goals include boosting membership and educating community members about the opportunities available to women in the new industry. “My main goal is to have an impact, to make a difference in a person’s life,” the one-time schoolteacher said. Connor’s drive to help children hasn’t diminished; she also works with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada’s Children’s Attorney Project where she represents children in foster care. — Brian Sodoma
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aula Lawrence wears lots of hats in keeping her nonprofit organization operating smoothly. Dress for Success Southern Nevada provides interview suits to women looking to restart or begin their careers. It also empowers women with the tools they need to land a job and succeed in their new career, which ultimately enables them to achieve economic independence. Currently, the organization struggles with limited space for donations in its inaugural boutique, which opened a few years ago. Executives hope to find a solution in 2016. Lawrence calls it “very satisfying” to look back at last year’s strategic plan and see how on target it was. “In 2015, we tripled the number of referral partners we work with and increased the number of women we served since 2013 by 200 percent. We expanded the reach of an operation that is 99 percent run by volunteers.” In this new year, Lawrence has her eyes set on finding the group’s boutique operation a suitable and permanent home. “We need a location convenient for our clients, volunteers and donors, as well as a larger space that can accommodate our career center, job training classes, and of course our unique suiting experiences.” — Howard Riell
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Melissa Arias
Anna Robins
Epicurean Charitable Foundation
Keep Memory Alive
Executive Director
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elissa Arias has a front-row seat cipients is always the hardest part of our as local students take their first job because there are so many bright, steps in becoming the future deserving students in the Las Vegas Valleaders of the Las Vegas hospitality in- ley. Therefore, my goal this year is to industry. The Epicurean Charitable Foun- crease our fundraising efforts so that we dation provides full scholarships and can reward more scholarships.” mentorship opportunities to students inTo do so, she would like to continue terested in hospitality or culinary careers. to diversify the revenue streams and Every spring, ECF awards four lo- create a new signature fundraising cal students with college scholarships event. “I also strive to make our annual that pay for their complete education. fundraising, MENUS, the best yet in 2016. The students who receive these schol“Personally, I plan to work on sharpenarships are passionate, intelligent and ing my personal development skills to beextremely motivated, but are in need come a more effective leader,” she said. of the financial backing. Arias oversees “I have also enrolled at UNLV’s graduate every donation and fundraising event certification program and plan to take that makes the scholarships possible. the first steps toward my ultimate goal, a The year ahead should be a good one, doctorate in public administration.” she said. “Selecting our scholarship re— Howard Riell
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wenty years ago, the “Power of For the coming year, Robins will Love” gala was established to also expand an effort initiated last year, raise funds for Alzheimer’s re- titled: Penny for Your Thoughts. The search. In two decades the event has fundraiser has Clark County School Disgrown from having the attendance of trict middle schools competing to raise a handful of locals into a star-studded funds by contributing spare change toaffair that raises about $8 million in one ward Keep Memory Alive. night for Keep Memory Alive, the fund“I really enjoyed watching how enraising arm of the Cleveland Clinic Lou gaged the students were and how inRuvo Center for Brain Health. terested they were in learning about Anna Robins has helped organize Alzheimer’s disease,” she said. Power of Love since those early days. This year, Robins will also organize The gala has raised more than $200 mil- the Shakespeare Ranch Summer Social lion. This year, the event celebrates its and Rodeo fundraiser. 20th year and honors Tony Bennett’s 90th “Events are perfect for someone like birthday. Robins says the singing legend me who enjoys multi-tasking, pressure, couldn’t be a more fitting tribute. and having that culmination of months “He’s really a great representative of of work … it’s very rewarding,” she said. healthy aging,” she said. — Brian Sodoma
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aniele Dreitzer is leading the ing ballistic,” said Dreitzer, who is also charge to end sexual violence the visionary behind the Party Smart in Southern Nevada while pro- campaign, with the Rape Crisis Center viding greater access to services for working in partnership with Caesars victims, educating vulnerable target Entertainment and Tao Cares to ensure markets such as the nightclub industry partygoers remain safe. on how to prevent sexual assault, and “On the back end, we work with advocating for victims while promoting nightclub staff to recognize and precommon-sense policies. vent predatory behavior, and on the These efforts include bringing the patron end, our message is ‘arrive toEnough Abuse Campaign to Las Vegas gether, stick together, leave together’,” in partnership with Prevent Child Abuse said Dreitzer. Nevada. This national initiative to end This year, Dreitzer is also working child sex abuse takes a comprehensive closely with Nevada Attorney General public-health approach with a goal to Adam Laxalt and Metro Police to end educate, communicate and advocate. the backlog of DNA testing of sexual “If sex abuse were a physical disease assault kits in Nevada, an effort exwhere an estimated 1 in 4 girls and pected to have regional and national 1 in 6 boys have been abused as chil- implications. dren, we as a country would be go— Danielle Birkin
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en. Patricia Farley’s work is just beginning. Transformed in less than a year from a mom and businesswoman with no political experience to a statewide leader, Farley knows things can happen fast in Nevada — and that she needs to continue listening and learning to justify the faith shown in her. The construction company CEO frequently makes this analogy: “The building, not the blueprint, is what matters, and legislation is like a blueprint. It needs good implementation and a willingness to hear and address concerns. “I believe that my personal and professional accomplishments have proven that Nevada is a place where women can succeed in their professional aspirations, while making a contribution
and impact on our communities,” said Farley. “I learned that past winners selected this year’s honorees, which made the recognition even more special. It humbles me to have been selected by such amazing women who are making Nevada better.” As a state legislator, the needs of her constituents in Senate District 8 “are always a top priority,” she said, “but my work on the Blue Ribbon Commission for Kids is close to my heart. We need to find ways to improve our support of the child-welfare/foster-care system and ensure programs that work to the betterment of these children and their families are funded — and that our state can attract the best professionals to ensure a world class system of care.” — Howard Riell
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1/2 OFF Range Fee For First Time Shooters Only Sundays Only Enjoy our climate-controlled 14-lane shooting range, eye and ear protection, and you can even bring your own ammo! Don’t worry about those time limits other ranges have, $5 gets you a lane for as long as you want to pull the trigger! Come see why hundreds of thousands of locals have found our range to be the best in Las Vegas.
Buy 1 Get 1 Free Draft Beer
*Must be at least 21 with valid photo ID. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limited to one per customer per day. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. Not valid on holidays or during special events. Expires 4/30/2016.
*Simply bring in this coupon to redeem the offer.
3084 HIGHLAND DRIVE. LAS VEGAS, NV 89109
LOCATED CENTER STRIP AT THE LINQ UNDER THE WHEEL
(702) 567-1158 www.DiscountFirearmsLV.com
(702) 862-BOWL www.BrooklynBowl.com
$1.99 for a Medium Hot (16 oz.) or Iced Latte (24 oz.)
Use PLU#2642 if barcode fails to scan.
*(Plus appl. tax). Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon and barcode must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2015 DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved. Expires: 2/20/2016
SERVING LAS VEGAS SINCE 1978 THE ONLY TRIBAL SMOKE SHOP IN LV
$
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10 Classes for $49! *First time clients only.
Buy One Get One FREE Drink at Sean Patrick’s Wine, well or domestic beer *Expires 2/6/16. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. May not be combined with any other offer. See bar host for details. VALID AT 3290 W. ANN ROAD and 6788 NORTH 5TH STREET. Settle to 1581.
*Must be 18 years of age or older. NO LIMIT on any brand of carton purchased. Excludes fifiltered 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 2/29/2016. TS
Las Vegas Smoke Shop 1225 N. MAIN STREET, LV, NV 89101
Snow Mountain Smoke Shop 11525 NU-WAV KAIV BLVD, LV, NV 89124
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Buy One Get One FREE Buffet or 50% OFF One Buffet at S7 Buffet
Visit A-Play® Club for coupon redemption Visit A-Play Club for coupon redemption prior to visiting buffet or cafe. Present A-Play Club coupon and A-Play® Club Card at the buffet or cafe when paying for meal. Must be 21 years or older. Tax and gratuity not included. Complimentary value up to $12.99. Void if copied. Limit one coupon per week, per party. No cash value. May not be combined with any other coupon offer or discount; full retail pricing applies. Management reserves the right to cancel or discontinue this offer without prior notice. Not valid without A-Play® Club Card. Membership into the A-Play® Club is free. Offer expires 3/5/16. CP31491.
3290 W. ANN ROAD NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89031
6788 NORTH 5TH STREET NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89084
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(702) 733-7000 www.SilverSevensCasino.com
$5 FREE Slot Play for New Members
Must become a Player Rewards Card member to redeem. Existing Player Rewards Card Members do not qualify. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other free slot play offer. Management reserves all rights. Limit of one (1) New Member free slot play offer per person and Player Rewards card. Group #5503. Valid 1/31/16 — 2/6/16.
725 S RACETRACK RD. HENDERSON, NV 89015
(702) 566-5555 www.clubfortunecasino.com
20% OFF Entire Guest Check *One coupon, per table, per visit. Not valid with any other coupons or promotional offers. Coupon has no cash value. No change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Valid at participating Denny’s restaurants. Selection and prices may vary. Only original coupon accepted. Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. © 2014 DFO, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. Offer valid on your next visit 2.7.16-2.20.16.
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Across 1 Jan. and Feb. 4 Project detail, for short 8 Coll. dorm monitors Salt Lake City athletes 11 15 Speedy WWW hookup 18 Nibble away 19 Funny Bombeck 20 Trio after N 21 12-point-wide type 22 Lemur kin 23 Start of the first riddle 26 Ship routes 28 Henry of Time and Life 29 The Teletubby that’s yellow 31 Certain citrus grove yield 32 Middle of the first riddle 37 Lingerie garment 39 Snobbery 40 Un-PC suffix 41 Retort to “Not so!” 42 Wrestling pad 43 Party game cry 44 Peaty place 47 Slave over — stove 49 End of the first riddle 58 U.S. snoop gp. 59 Creameries 60 State as fact 61 First riddle’s answer 65 Zagreb site 66 “My Man” singer Yoko 67 Pre-58-Across org. 68 Immodesty 70 Old fed. led by Nasser 71 Hydrogen atom’s lack 75 Start of the second riddle 81 Holds up 82 Cybernames 84 English rocker Brian 85 Middle of the second riddle 91 Andy Taylor’s son 92 Look at 93 Org. giving tows 94 See 75-Down 95 Storage site 100 Misfortunes 102 Livy’s 2,150 103 Couple 104 End of the second riddle
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110 Intercept and turn aside 111 Gin joint 112 Oohs and — 115 “You have my word” 117 Second riddle’s answer 121 Cinematic Spike 122 Purple fruit 123 Go — rant 124 Black-and-white treat 125 — culpa 126 Cut out 127 Aug. follower 128 April follower 129 Simple 130 Purported psychic gift DOWN 1 Cry feebly 2 Island of Hawaii 3 Detached, musically 4 Jiffy 5 Ace 6 Aussie bird 7 Hardened skin area 8 Fit for a king 9 Straight as — 10 Nerdy sort 11 Big name in pkg. shipping 12 Get stewed 13 PC-sent greeting 14 Deli meat 15 “Blasted!” 16 Big name in swimsuits 17 Not to such a degree 24 Tetley option 25 “True —!” (“Yes siree!”) 27 Santa — (hot winds) 30 All the world, per the Bard 33 Actress Metcalf 34 One-dimensional 35 Body part above eyes 36 One of the Musketeers 37 X6 and Z4 carmaker 38 Pep rally cry 44 Doldrums 45 Any of the Joads, e.g. 46 Female kid 48 Old despot of Russia 50 Cry in Berlin 51 Tallies 52 Bite playfully
53 General —’s chicken 54 “There — tide ...” 55 Abate 56 Event with evidence 57 Gawk 61 Pilot and Fit carmaker 62 “— a nap!” 63 Pianist Glenn 64 History unit 65 Fishcake fish 68 Actor Murphy 69 Main point 72 Oil byproduct 73 Bread or booze 74 — buco 75 With 94-Across, donkey noise 76 Sun, moon and star 77 Cablegram 78 Jewish Passover 79 Surround with a saintly ring 80 Caveman Alley 82 Functional 83 Turtle covers 86 Makes natty 87 “— Rock” (1966 hit) 88 “Heavens!” 89 Liquid filling la mer 90 A couple 95 For some time 96 Prison, informally 97 Began to cry, with “up” 98 Prefix with Chinese 99 Chews noisily 101 Ski race 102 “Some Like It Hot” actress 105 Cyber-submit to the IRS 106 Massey of “Rosalie” 107 “Never ever!” 108 Common site for a 7-Down 109 Set (down) 113 Tilling tools 114 Flip one’s lid 116 First-aid ace 118 History unit 119 — Moines 120 Male kid
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without repeating. Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging)
The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the
target numbers in the top-left corners. Freebies: Fill in singlebox cages with the number in the top-left corner
For answers to this week’s puzzles, go to Page 37
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