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About 55,000 children in Nevada — 8 percent of the state’s youths — grow up with a parent serving time in prison or jail, according to a report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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As the United States becomes more diverse, it’s often helpful, both professionally and socially, to be able to speak a language other than English. In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on how to go about picking up a second language, which languages are easiest to learn and which are most commonly spoken worldwide.
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We honor the best in high school sports, with categories such as Male Athlete of the Year, Female Athlete of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Team of the Year, Support Staff of the Year, Moment of the Year, Game of the Year, Coach of the Year, Rising Star and the Hank Greenspun Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Boyd’s passion for hometown burns bright John Katsilometes catches up with Las Vegas icon Bill Boyd about the Keep Memory Alive Power of Love gala.
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Good Works: Goodwill of Southern Nevada CEO Steve Chartrand discusses the ways in which his nonprofit organization helps the community, apart from its secondhand stores.
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Pets available for adoption Looking for a new best friend? We feature animals from the Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
of events 40 Calendar A candidate meet-and-greet, job fairs and an obstacle race are among the happenings this week in the valley.
restoring the neighborhood
Residents of the historic Paradise Palms neighborhood, once home to some of the city’s most prominent figures, are frustrated by graffiti that appears almost as fast as local officials can cover it up. They are hoping that new laws and increased community involvement will discourage taggers.
As the medical needs of Southern Nevada expand, Roseman University of Health Sciences creates programs to respond to the demand. Perhaps most ambitious is Roseman’s doctor of medicine degree program. University officials are hoping to receive accreditation for the program in June and enroll their first class in 2017.
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Plan to improve schools demands support The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance and Nevada Succeeds are taking action to help schools, and their ideas are deserving of the entire community’s attention.
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celebrity trainer’s tips Tiffany Boydston, who trains PGA golfer Ryan Moore and pro poker player Daniel Negreanu, among others, shares advice on ways to get an effective workout at home and how to stay motivated.
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The Basic High School baseball team takes its final batting practice before heading to the state tournament in Reno. The Wolves were seeking their first title since 1987.
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NEW TROP STOP Celebrity chef Robert Irvine announced plans to open his first signature restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip in a partnership with the Tropicana.
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MOTION ON SOLAR The Governor’s Energy Task Force took a step to reinstate more favorable rates for customers who signed up for solar panels before regulators imposed a new rates structure.
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WATER MARK Lake Mead fell to a historic low, dropping below the previous record of 1,074.71 feet. The elevation is expected to drop about three more feet through June.
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WELCOME BACK After a nine-day road swing, the Las Vegas 51s open an eightgame homestand. Hot dogs, Cracker Jack, popcorn and pretzels are $1 on May 23.
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stadium meeting The Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee will meet to further vet plans for a $1.4 billion domed football stadium, among other projects.
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Home sales last year in Southern Nevada’s 55-and-over communities. That comprised 3 percent of all resales, according to Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors data.
Ikea opened its Las Vegas retail store May 18, triggering a flood of shoppers. By 9 a.m., all of the sprawling home goods store’s 2,300 parking spaces were full. At 9:04 a.m., the Regional Transportation Commission issued a traffic alert for the area around the store, telling motorists to “expect delays all day.”
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FBI Director James Comey mentioned Las Vegas’ surge in homicides when speaking about a spike in homicides in several cities. Metro Police investigated 70 homicides from Jan. 1 to May 16, a 59 percent increase compared with last year.
The Philadelphia 76ers won the NBA Draft Lottery and will pick first in the June draft. Two former UNLV players — center Stephen Zimmerman Jr. and guard Patrick McCaw — are projected as late firstround or early second-round selections by some experts.
The Fremont Hotel and Casino, the first high-rise property in downtown Las Vegas, turned 60 on May 18. The Fremont opened in 1956 with 155 rooms and underwent expansions in 1958 and 1963. It’s the place where Wayne Newton got his start in Las Vegas, landing a deal to perform in the Carnival Lounge in 1959 when he was a junior in high school.
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Amount it will cost to run the Clark County School District through next year under a budget approved May 18.
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About 17 percent of U.S. citizens can speak more than one language, compared with 54 percent of Europeans, according to a 2010 Harvard University study.
SAY HASTA LUEGO TO LANGUAGE BARRIERS
DID YOU KNOW? Asian languages are based more on tone and pronunciation, while Western and European languages are grammar-based.
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UNLV linguist Deborah Arteaga, a 24-year professor at UNLV, speaks six languages fluently and is regarded by her peers as a leading linguist in the Western United States. ¶ She considers English and Spanish her native tongues — languages she was taught as a toddler. The rest, her four “second languages,” she learned during high school, college and graduate school. ¶ She hopes her UNLV students, mostly native English speakers, can have lifelong language-learning experiences. ¶ “People who learn languages come across as more creative, and they’re able to see the world with a new perspective,” she said. “In today’s world, we all need to see the world from different viewpoints.” ¶ The best time for a person to learn and “own” a language, studies suggest, is before puberty, when brain development, also known as plasticity, is at its highest. ¶ “A child doesn’t distinguish, it doesn’t matter what language you expose them to — Chinese, Arabic, Russian,” she said. “They can pick all of them up or they can pick none of them up, depending on how much input and interaction they have with each language.”
LANGUAGE LEARNING THEORIES Lenneberg’s Critical Period Hypothesis: In one of the most referred-to theories in linguistics, German neurologist Eric Lenneberg claimed the plasticity of an undeveloped brain allows younger people to learn a second language more easily than adults. He theorized that if a language was not learned by puberty, some aspects of it couldn’t fully be mastered with a native-level fluency and accent, even though many parts of the language still could be acquired.
Youth language learners ■ Speak with native accents if a language is learned by age 4 ■ Retain the language for life, or at least longer periods of time ■ Can “own” the language if they attain fluency by age 8 to 10 ■ Speak mostly in familiar, non-academic register
Adult language learners ■ Often have a more expansive vocabulary ■ Can still achieve perfect grammar ■ Have a foreign accent ■ Tend to forget language faster ■ Can distinguish between speaking formally and familiarly
MOST COMMONLY SPOKEN LANGUAGES IN THE WORLD A 2015 report from Ethnologue, a research website run by linguists from around the world, revealed that as many as 7,100 languages are spoken worldwide. Here are the top 10. 1. CHINESE (All dialects)
2. SPANISH
3. ENGLISH
4. ARABIC
5. HINDI
6. PORTUGUESE
7. BENGALI
35 countries, 1.3 billion speakers
31 countries, 427 million speakers
106 countries, 339 million speakers
58 countries, 267 million speakers
4 countries, 260 million speakers
12 countries, 202 million speakers
4 countries, 189 million speakers
Less than 1 percent of American adults are proficient in a foreign language that they studied in a U.S. classroom, the same study said.
BRAIN GEOGRAPHY Language acquisition occurs mostly in the left hemisphere of the brain: in Broca’s area, near the front of the left hemisphere, and Wernicke’s area, in the back of the left hemisphere. The centrally located hippocampus, which controls memory and emotion, also is expanded by language learning Diseases in the two areas of the brain have proven to affect language comprehension and speech: ■ Broca’s aphasia, known also as “nonfluent” or “expressive aphasia.” People with Broca’s aphasia know what they want to say but can’t correctly speak words or sentences. Speech and writing expression is “severely reduced” compared to a person with a fully functioning Broca’s area, according to the American Heart Association.
“Second” languages Learning a second language enhances a person’s ability to speak his or her native language, Arteaga said, because it expands the hippocampus, a part of the brain associated with memory and emotion. But as the post-puberty language learner’s brain has already passed its most significant stages of development, teens and adults need “targeted instruction” to learn. Linguists Johanna Karlsson, a professor of Swedish and Danish in UCLA’s Scandinavian section, and Chan Lu, a professor of Mandarin Chinese in Loyola Marymount University’s modern language department, called communication-based study the most “modern” approach for language learners. If students can’t travel abroad to become immersed in a language, the professors say, conversation with classmates, tutors, teachers and media tools offers the closest comparison at home in the United States. “The best way to learn is by having a lot of conversation and using the language constantly,” Karlsson said.
■ Wernicke’s aphasia. Those with Wernicke’s aphasia produce fluent and connected speech that makes sense to them but nobody else. Those with Wernicke’s aphasia don’t know the words they’re saying are nonsensical, and they may have severe trouble understanding what’s being said to them.
Which languages are easiest to learn? Native English speakers tend to learn Germanic languages, such as German, Dutch and Swedish, easiest because of their similarity to English. Native Spanish speakers in Las Vegas do better with romance languages, such as French, Portuguese, Italian and Romanian, because of the languages’ shared Latin roots. But that doesn’t mean other languages are off limits. Languages from Mandarin to Swahili are attainable for language learners of all ages, with the proper amount of input and dedication to learning their more important phrases and aspects, Arteaga said. “There’s no reason that adults can’t learn the language they want to learn,” she said. “They’re just different.”
SPANGLISH AND CODE-SWITCHING A colloquial mixing of Spanish and English, known as Spanglish, is used by 70 percent of U.S. Hispanics aged 16 to 25, according to a 2009 Pew study. It’s called code switching, and Arteaga credits Latino pop singers such as Enrique Iglesias, who code switches in popular songs “Bailamos,” “El Perdedor,” and “Bailando,” among other hit songs, for popularizing it. Arteaga encourages parents of bilingual children to embrace code-switching. “It’s not because they don’t know how to distinguish between languages,” she said. “They do it because they can.”
70 PERCENT of U.S. Hispanics age 16 to 25 report using Spanglish, according to a 2009 analysis from the Pew Research Center.
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HOW YOU CAN LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS IN THE LAS VEGAS VALLEY: ■ A posting board at UNLV’s Language Resource Center allows students and members of the public to search for language exchange conversation partners. The majority of lab users are international students whose native language is not English, director Gerry Hartig said. ■ Meetup.com offers groups practicing Spanish, French, Chinese, Italian, Polish, Russian, Bulgarian and Korean. ■ Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada offers daily English language programs open to the public, and to members of its Migration and Refugee program. Native English speakers are encouraged to volunteer, and in turn receive the chance to interact with native speakers of different languages around the world. ■ Other local outreach programs, such as College of Southern Nevada’s adult literacy and language program, provide free ESL classes to Nevada residents. Native English speakers are welcome to practice foreign languages with native speakers. OTHER STRATEGIES: ■ Language learning software, such as Rosetta Stone, incorporates basic vocabulary and expressions with pictures and symbols. ■ Books, such as “Spanish for Dummies,” also offer basic grammar pronunciation and everyday phrases. The “for Dummies” series comes with an audio CD. ■ Websites, such as italki.com and DuoLingo.com, allow users to chat with native speakers from other countries, or purchase tutoring lessons. ■ Mobile apps, such as LiveMocha, Busuu, FluentU, OpenLanguage and MindSnacks, offer live chatting with native speakers as well as programmed voice and vocabulary exercises. ■ Movies, television and music mix culture into language learning and offer insight into familiar conversation and slang words.
8. RUSSIAN
9. JAPANESE
10. LAHNDA (all dialects)
17 countries, 171 million speakers
2 countries, 128 million speakers
8 countries, 117 million speakers
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stories By Ray Brewer, Case Keefer, Taylor Bern and Jesse Granger
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n underdog football team reaches the state semifinals for the first time in 26 years by converting consecutive do-or-die plays in the final minute of a playoff game. A baseball player helps the United States win a ONLINE gold medal in a prestigious international event. For the complete A young wrestler doesn’t lose in more than 50 story, visit lasvegassun.com matches. ¶ High school sports in Southern Nevada annually produce a surplus of feats and moments that merit special recognition, and this year was definitely no exception. ¶ That’s the genesis of the Sun Standout Awards, a celebration of local athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers. The inaugural event took place Thursday at the South Point Showroom with the presentation of 13 awards. ¶ Nominations for all categories were accepted online for three months before a selection committee (made up of school athletic directors and staff members from The Sunday) met to pare down the list to finalists and select winners. ¶ Here are this year’s Sun Standout Award winners and their stories.
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Sun Standout Award Bishop Gorman High football team Many expected the Bishop Gorman High football team to decline last fall in coach Kenny Sanchez’s first season. Instead, the Gaels finished at No. 1 for the second consecutive year as determined by USA Today, which has compiled the nation’s preeminent high school fooball rankings since 1982. Gorman extended its winning streak to 39 games to capture its second consecutive mythical na-
tional championship and seventh consecutive state title, making it the ideal candidate to receive the Sun Standout Award. The honor is reserved for overall excellence, which Gorman has displayed while bringing national acclaim to the area for its dynasty. Coach Tony Sanchez, Kenny’s older brother, left in 2014 after six seasons and 85 wins to coach UNLV. And many of Gorman’s best players,
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especially on defense, earned college scholarships to such notable programs as Notre Dame. So Kenny Sanchez’s approach was simple: Why try to fix something that wasn’t broken? He kept the same training schedule and coaching philosophies in place to help ease the transition. Last fall quickly became an extension of the previous season’s success. “The ingredients were already there,” Sanchez said. “We tried to get better, little by little, at what we were already doing. Why change? I don’t know any better.” Gorman did more than finish with an undefeated record. It was rarely challenged into the second half of any game, outscoring opponents 757-165 and defeating six elite out-of-state opponents. Highlights included downing New Jersey power Don Bosco before a national TV audience on ESPN. Biaggio Ali-Walsh was the Gatorade Player of the Year after rushing for 2,451 yards and 33 touchdowns. Quarterback Tate Martell lived up to his five-star recruit billing, and the Gorman senior class — a perceived weakness — provided the backbone of the lineup. Linemen Julio Garcia II and Jaron Caldwell were three-year starters on the offensive line and signed with UNLV. “We wanted to make our own legacy, and we did that,” said Brandon Gahagan, a wide receiver who will play at Oregon in the fall after finishing with 648 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. “For a lot of us, we had been around the program for a long time. We wanted to continue the winning. With that mentality, it made coach (Kenny) Sanchez’s job as head coach easier.” Sanchez quickly turned the page to next season. He had more than 100 returning players, including Martell and Ali-Walsh, in the weight room the first Monday in January 2016 to start preparing for the challenge of a new season. The Gaels open Aug. 27 on ESPN at Cedar Hill High of the Dallas area, facing a program projected to be the best in Texas, and in front of an expected 10,000 fans.
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Baseball started as something to occupy the kids in the Quintana family. They played on semicomptetitive teams, not youth baseball’s elite traveling squads. It was quite a transformation for Arbor View senior Nick Quintana to go from that background to making the 18-and-under USA national team and ultimately winning a gold medal in the WBSC World Cup in Japan last summer. “We dog-piled, they played our national anthem and then we got back to the hotel and had a blast,” said Quintana. “A couple hours later, flight to LAX and back at school the next day.” It was an international version of the hectic domestic schedule Quintana could face as early as this summer. A top-100 prospect, the 5-foot-11, 185-pound shortstop has signed with Arizona but will likely have a decision to make about going professional after June’s FirstYear Player Draft. His older brother, Zach, a right-hander in the Milwaukee Brewers system, was drafted No. 122 overall in 2012, and Nick Quintana absolutely wants to get drafted higher. “He always says, ‘You’re better than me,’” Nick said of Zach. “I take it as a compliment, but I want to be way better than him.” Nick Quintana realized around age 14 that he was good enough to make baseball his career if he kept working at it. That’s what he’s done ever since, and the results this season show: He batted .438 with 15 home runs, 58 RBIs and 23 walks. It’s an exciting time for the Quintanas, and no matter what happens, Nick is confident the future is as bright as ever. “I have no problem going to Arizona; I think I’d love it,” he said. “But if it’s the right team, if it’s the right pick, if it’s the right fit, I’ll go pro.”
Boulder City’s Jeanne Carmell is the best player in the four-year history of high school flag football in Nevada. The proof is in her statistics, as Carmell threw for 2,622 more yards and 35 more touchdowns than any other quarterback in Division 1A this season. And if that’s not enough to convince you, listen to her coach. “I’ve been the coach in this league since it’s started, and she is far and away the best player I’ve ever seen,” said coach Chris Morelli, who also coaches the Boulder City boys football team. “She’s got one of the strongest arms I’ve seen.” The Eagles couldn’t play Carmell at quarterback during her freshman year because they didn’t have any receivers who could handle the velocity of her passes. She can heave as far as 45 yards. But during Carmell’s sophomore year, classmates like Oshanna Remy and Paige Buettner got more comfortable catching her passes, while underclassmen lke Kenadee Bailey and Aimee Finn also proved capable targets. In the last three seasons with her at the helm, Boulder City finished 63-1 with back-to-back state championships. “She has changed the whole dynamic of the game,” Morelli said. “Not having a quarterback in this league makes you one-dimensional, and having Jeanne created havoc for teams. We could spread the ball around.” Carmell threw for 5,321 yards and 66 touchdowns with only three interceptions in her senior season. She also ran for 1,539 yards and 23 more touchdowns on the ground, and intercepted five passes on defense. “She changed the way a lot of coaches had to coach against us,” Morelli said. “No other quarterback can throw like Jeanne, so defenses would have to push their secondary back 10 or 15 yards further than normal and play completely different from every other game.” Carmell also plays soccer and softball at Boulder City, but says she’ll play football if she decides to keep competing in sports.
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Christian Ong
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Christian Ong earned straight A’s to become the valedictorian of his graduating class at Clark High School. His accomplishments were equally exemplary on the tennis court, where he helped his team win a state championship all four years he played. “The camaraderie and friends I made were my main enjoyment in tennis,” Ong said. “The awards, I didn’t play for. That’s secondary.” Ong’s list of other accomplishments is impressive, everything from being a National Merit Scholar finalist to starting a photography club at Clark, and being a certified scuba diver. He’s also a pianist. “Christian’s achievements at Clark High School are unparalleled,” wrote Gena Reagh, Clark’s assistant principal, in nominating Ong. “His integrity, his sensitivity to his peers and his enthusiasm only enhance his achievements as a scholar athlete.” Ong also was part of the Key Club, helped plan a Relay for Life event and was president of the National Honor Society. It made for some busy days. “You have prioritize,” he said of balancing his time. “Of course, grades always came first.” Ong will attend Cornell on an academic scholarship in the fall. He plans to study biology with sights on going to medical school.
There was a long list of student-athletes worthy of this year’s Female Scholar Athlete of the Year award, but none more deserving than Guadalupe GomezNavarro. The Spring Valley High senior is ranked first in her senior class of 403 students and is the runaway candidate for valedictorian with a 4.8 weighted grade-point average that includes a full schedule of Advanced Placement classes. “I got totally choked up when I found out she won, but I’m not surprised,” said Darcy Bechtel, Spring Valley’s librarian for whom Gomez-Navarro has worked as a student aide for the past year. “She is incredibly deserving, but because she is so quiet she flies under the radar. When you see a kid like that get recognized, it’s amazing.” Gomez-Navarro is a member of the National Honor Society and volunteers as a tutor at both Spring Valley and Lawrence Junior High School — all while running track and playing on the varsity tennis team. “It was difficult in the beginning, but through the years I’ve learned to manage my time differently, and now I don’t really struggle with juggling everything,” Gomez-Navarro said. She is one of the top competitors in the Division 1-A Sunset division in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200-meter races, and also reached regionals in doubles tennis. “She’s one of the most coachable kids I’ve ever had the pleasure of being around,” said Emily Pangelinan, Gomez-Navarro’s track coach for four years. “She’s a lovely young lady who always does her best and never complains and truly gives her all in everything that she does, not just on the track.” Gomez-Navarro is a track team captain despite her quiet and calm demeanor. “She doesn’t have to say much,” Pangelinan said. “She gives them a look like, ‘Don’t give up,’ and keeps running. And they follow suit.” Gomez-Navarro will continue her academic career at UNLV as a pre-nursing major, and plans to continue running and playing tennis for fun. “She’s such a solid person and is very humble,” Bechtel said. “She embodies the concept of ‘still waters run deep.’ She’s not flashy. She’s just such an intelligent and kind person.”
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coach of the year Chad Beeten In many ways, Chad Beeten had the most difficult coaching season of his life this year. It ended the same way as the easiest, though: with a state title, as Beeten led Clark’s boys basketball team to a third consecutive championship in Division 1A. “You never want to say it’s not expected, because you go into the year with the idea of winning a state championship,” Beeten said. “But we really did come a long way, and it makes it that much more special when we can look back on it as a fun ride.” In all 31 games this season, the Chargers started at least three underclassmen. The lack of experience forced Beeten to drastically alter his usual practice format. Instead of diving into advanced concepts and specific game plans, the coach focused heavily on fundamentals. “It’s challenging because you don’t get as much of a chance to do the stuff you’ve done in past years,” Beeten said. “It takes a while to learn the foundation. When you have an experienced team, they come in and know what you want and how to do it.” But Beeten exercised patience, reaping the rewards as his team showed steady improvement throughout the season. Clark lost in the Southern Region finals to rival Desert Pines 47-42 after falling into an early hole. A week later, the Chargers were the ones racing to a big lead and held on to beat the Jaguars 43-39. Beeten made a number of adjustments he noticed on video, including extending the Chargers’ zone defense and stressing more patience on offense. “We didn’t totally change everything,” Beeten said. “It wasn’t just me. You can have the greatest system possible, and it won’t win for you if you don’t have the kids to implement it.” After the season, Beeten accepted the head coaching job at Crossroads High in Santa Moncia, Calif.
team of the year Centennial girls basketball team Centennial went from being Nevada’s best program to one of the nation’s best this season, finishing 31-1 to win the school’s eighth state championship in girls basketball. Along the way, the team beat four nationally ranked opponents to finish No. 4 in the USA Today poll. “I have been coaching 23 years and I don’t know of any (Nevada girls) team, north or south, with this ranking and notoriety,” said Karen Weitz, the Bulldogs’ coach for nearly 20 years. Centennial went 3-1 in the Nike Tournament of Champions, an invitation event for the nation’s top 16 teams, in Phoenix over the holidays to finish third and enhance its reputation nationally. The Bulldogs also gained attention after a profile aired on ESPN to document Nevada’s mercy rule system and how Centennial chose not to score after building big leads against some opponents. The Bulldogs limited one opponent to six points in two games, but couldn’t extend their lead past 50 points under the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association mercy
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rule without risking punishment. That meant playing time was limited for the Bulldogs’ starters, while reserves were often relegated to passing the ball around the perimeter and not trying to score when they checked in. Centennial’s great season came with another reward — the Bulldogs became one of 15 girls teams nationally fully sponsored by Nike. “We told them, ‘There are thousands of thousands of high schools, and you guys got picked to represent the Nike brand,’” Weitz said. Next season, Centennial returns standouts in junior Sam Thomas (15 points and eight rebounds per game), juniors Jayden Eggleston and Pam Wilmore, who each averaged 17 points per game, and sophomore Justice Ethridge. It loses just three seniors. “We play every game like it is our last,” Ethridge said. “We played like we practiced. As long as we go hard, we continue (to win).”
This was, by all accounts, one of the best boy’s basketball seasons in Desert Oasis High history. “We broke 21 school records,” coach Ryan Fretz said. “But when these boys grow up and no matter where I am, when we look back this is going to be that one memory from the season.” That memory happened on Jan. 7 at the end of a home blowout against Bonanza High. Ron Chan is a Desert Oasis senior who has been a part of the team for all four of his high school years, serving as manager and attending practices. But Chan, who has autism, hadn’t played for the Diamondbacks until this season, when Fretz kept open one of his roster spots for Chan to dress for a couple of games. Chan appeared in one game but hadn’t scored going into a rematch between Desert Oasis and Bonanza. The Diamondbacks got rolling, and with a big lead, Fretz pointed to Chan and told him to check in. “It was an exciting feeling,” Chan said. “I could not have predicted what happened next.” Bonanza coach Dan Savage, who has a background in special education, didn’t know anything about Chan but grasped the situation and told his team to relax on defense. Desert Oasis grabbed a rebound and fed it to Chan, who hit a layup for his first career points, setting off cheers throughout the gym. Chan then hit another bucket right before time expired, prompting his teammates to sprint off the bench and mob him. “It got everybody back down to earth about what high school sports is about,” Savage said. Savage received an outpouring of goodwill, including from a distant friend who offered to purchase new uniforms for both teams. And for the Diamondbacks, it was a great memory in a season full of them.
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Ty Smith
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Ty Smith can remember rolling on the mats as a 3-year-old with his uncles Skyler Woods and Scott Woods, former University of Oregon wrestlers who now serve as his coaches at Virgin Valley High. “Wrestling keeps me going,” Smith, a 106-pound sophomore, said. “It’s always been a big part of my life, and it always will be a big part of my life.” Smith has started his high school career with backto-back state championships, and this year went 53-0. He also won three major tournaments, including the Sierra Nevada Classic in Reno, which attracted competitors from across the country. Smith beat out a 64-man bracket littered with fellow state champions. “It opened up whole new possibilities and showed me what I can do if I stay on top of it and keep my mind set,” Smith said. Smith’s goals over the next two years include securing his third and fourth state championships and traveling to bigger tournaments. He hopes the latter helps draw attention from college programs so he can carry on the family tradition. Smith also praised practice partner Jacob Vaird, the only teammate in his weight class. “If I didn’t have all the support motivating me, I wouldn’t have had a chance to go undefeated,” Smith said.
Alisa Blevins spent her final months of high school shaping the future of Rancho High. Blevins took an active role in Student Ambassador Club, traveling to middle schools around the valley to educate eighth-graders about Rancho’s aviation and medical magnet programs. “It’s great because they are so interested and have no way to get all the information they’re interested in until they can hear it from us,” Blevins said. “We love talking to them about coming to Rancho.” Based on Blevins’ transcript, she’s an ideal person to dispense the information. Blevins took advantage of virtually everything Rancho offered. She competed in three varsity sports — softball, flag football and volleyball — and participated in a number of charity initiatives on the weekends, including helping elderly people run errands and assisting in Lake Mead cleanup efforts. Through it all, she maintained a 3.6 grade-point average. “I just wanted to get the most out of what I was given,” Blevins said. “It’s something I’ll never have a chance to do again, so I might as well do everything I can for as long as I can.” Softball coach Amanda Zunno presented Blevins with the coach’s award, which recognizes the player that best represents the team’s values, for each of the past three years. She’s been an invaluable part of a team that won two regular-season league championships.
Tony Betka prides himself on being one phone call away — at any hour — to help local high school athletes get to their games. Betka, the transportation operation assistant for the Clark County School District, coordinates bus transportation for 36 high schools. And with eight sports being contested in the spring, the district has nearly 50 buses on the roads each night, meaning 12-hour days are the norm for drivers. Without Betka’s coordination behind the scenes, high school sports here wouldn’t function, wrote Clark High School assistant principal Gena Reagh. “Tony has been available to us 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” she wrote. “I know that I am able to call him at any hour, and he will do what he can.” Coaches or school administrators make transportation requests weeks ahead of time, allowing Betka and his staff to keep their calendar current. “It’s like solving a big puzzle every day,” he said. “The way traffic is, some days it is crazy.” If a bus breaks down or if there is heavy traffic, Betka has to act like a coach and make an audible. He might need to send another bus to pick up a team or call a school with instructions to delay the start of a game. Most days everything runs smoothly, though, even if it means Betka is taking a two-way radio to dinner to monitor drivers.
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Arbor View girls soccer: Won a fourth straight state championship and finished 21-1-1. Boulder City flag football: Outscored opponents 766-108 with nine shutouts in an undefeated season and extended a winning streak dating to 2014 to 43 games. Green Valley wrestling: Built on one of Nevada’s foremost dynasties with a fifth straight state championship.
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Annick Haczkiewicz, golf, Palo Verde: Shot 1-over par 142 to capture state championship, one week after firing 3-under par 69 to win the Sunset Region title.
Whittnee Nihipali, volleyball, Shadow Ridge: Recorded a state-best 525 kills.
Kenyon Oblad, football, Liberty: Passed for 3,106 yards and 34 touchdowns while completing 62 percent of his passes to lead his team to a Sunrise Regional title and state championship appearance.
Michael Pasimio, tennis, Clark: Won back-to-back state championships.
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Biaggio Ali-Walsh, football, Bishop Gorman: Rushed for 2,451 yards and 33 touchdowns and named Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year for Sun Standout Award-winning Gaels.
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Nathaniel Garcia, wrestling, CimarronMemorial: Posted a 53-2 record in winning 195-pound state championship after being named an all-league lineman in football. Dylan Levitt, tennis, Palo Verde: Won singles championship at both the state and regional tournaments.
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game of the year C h a pa r r a l h i g h s c h o o l f o o t b a l l v s . fa i t h l u t h e r a n When Chaparral High’s football team made the trip to Faith Lutheran for a Division 1A quarterfinal game in November, few gave the Cowboys a chance to win. Chaparral hadn’t reached the state semifinals since 1990, while Faith Lutheran was only two years removed from a state championship. Then the Crusaders jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. The Cowboys, adjusted, though, bolstering their pass defense by dropping more players into coverage while their offense inched its way back into the game, giving Chaparral a slim chance in the final minute. Trailing 20-13, Chaparral quarterback Andrew Solis stepped into the shotgun on fourth-and-10 at Faith Lutheran’s 20-yard line. The senior had struggled throughout the night, completing 11 of 25 passes for 98 yards and two interceptions, but coach Paul Nihipali still believed in him. “Solis had been like that all year. He’s sporadic,” Nihipali said. “Obviously, we had some doubts in our mind but we knew we had to let him go. He would usually be flat all game and then pop a big one, so we were hoping for that.” Star receiver Richard Nelson, who will play at Missouri State next year, sprinted past a defensive back toward the back of the end zone. Solis took a three-step drop and delivered a strike perfectly into Nelson’s hands.
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The Cowboys needed only an extra point to tie the game and send it to overtime. Nihipali and Solis had other plans. “We got in the huddle and I asked him, ‘Do you want to go for the tie or for the win?’ ” Nihipali said. “And Solis looked at me said, ‘We have to go for the win.’ ” Nihipali trusted Solis again with a simple passing play on the two-point conversion. Solis rolled to his right and found running back Jacob Ford standing alone in the end zone. Ford caught the pass to make it 21-20, completing the comeback and sealing one of the biggest victories in Chaparral history. “It was the best play of my career,” Ford said. “It was the most important play I’ve ever been a part of, and I’ve been playing football since I was 8 years old.” Nihipali, who has been coaching at Chaparral for more than two decades, said the victory trumped any other football achievement of his lifetime. The Cowboys traveled north the next week, losing to Churchill County 4027 to fall one game short of the state championship, but that didn’t spoil the upset that got them there. “My son played for Virginia Tech and went to a national championship, and this supersedes it,” Nihipali said. “This one I was more directly associated with the outcome of the game. What made it special for me was the kids.”
Reggie Ingram, boys basketball, Eldorado: Advanced to the Sunrise Regional championship game a year after winning only four games.
Paul Nihipali, football, Chaparral: Guided Cowboys to first playoff win in more than 20 years and reached the state semifinals.
Jon Ferry, wrestling, Green Valley: Built on one of Nevada’s greatest dynasties by leading Gators to a fifth consecutive state championship.
Karen Weitz, girls basketball, Centennial: Won an eighth state championship with a team that finished the year ranked No. 4 in the nation by USA Today.
Ivan Lopez, soccer, Clark: Scored seven goals in the postseason and 21 in the regular season to lead Clark to its first state championship since the 1980s.
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Katherine Ballou, soccer, Foothill: Scored 43 goals this season to surpass 100 for her career. Committed to UNLV. Taylor Kornieck, soccer, Coronado: Committed to Colorado after scoring 54 goals. Sam Thomas, basketball, Centennial: Averaged 15 points and eight rebounds per game on the Team of the Year.
Cali Thompson, volleyball, Coronado: Helped win a third straight state championship with a Nevada-best 1,262 assists. Signed to attend Portland.
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Madison Macove, Spring Valley: Lettered in three sports — golf, flag football and softball — while serving on the Student Council and taking part in a number of charities. Gabrielle Costa, Shadow Ridge: Participated in cheerleading and track and field, while volunteering in the community and posting a 4.6 grade-point average.
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Gerald Pentsil is browsing photos on his iPhone when he gets a text message from one of his former soccer players, asking the coach how he’s feeling. It’s something that has been happening a lot since Valentine’s Day, when Pentsil suffered a heart attack. Through 28 seasons of coaching at Eldorado High School, he formed unbreakable bonds with generations of players and coaches. “Not only was he my coach and my teacher, but you also feel he is your friend and he cares for you,” said David Ostler, who played for Pentsil in the mid-1990s and returned to be his assistant coach. “When he talks to you, he wants what is best for you. He’s been my mentor all these years. He’s kept the relationship open.” In honor of his legacy of mentorship, Pentsil has been named the first recipient of the Hank Greenspun Lifetime Achievement Award. Like Greenspun, the founder of the Las Vegas Sun, Pentsil championed the fight of the underdog and put his life’s work into the community. “He never gave up on you,” said Henry Pena, an Eldorado senior who was the last of three members of his family to play for Pentsil. “He was basically your second dad on and off the field. He put his trust in us. Just as he put his trust in us, we had to give him the same treatment.” Pentsil coached Eldorado to the 2013 state championship, four regional titles and numerous league titles. He also coached the girls team for nearly 20 years. He doesn’t know how many games he’s won, partly because that’s a lot of games to keep track of, but also because his purpose was never to win games; it was to educate and develop players. “I set out to do what I know how to do, which is teach kids to be better citizens,” Pentsil said. “I have been blessed to be able to coach soccer and be an educator in the Clark County School District.” When Pentsil arrived at Eldorado in 1987, the school was one of Southern Nevada’s best. But as the northeast Las Vegas area declined amid migration of wealthy residents to other parts of the valley, so has the school. The graduation rate is low, as are resources. Pentsil was asked multiple times to leave for another school, one in a better neighborhood with better facilities and support. But Eldorado was home; he made the kids better students and players, and they made him a better teacher. “You try to preach things like relationships and loyalty, (so you can’t) tell a kid you have to leave for what is considered a better school,” Pentsil said. “In high school sports, it is not about going to another school to win — at least for me it isn’t.” School officials intend to submit paperwork to the Clark County School District to name the soccer field in his honor. And when Eldorado plays its first game in nearly three decades without Pentsil on the sidelines — he is moving to Arizona, where is wife is leading a church — the veteran coach will surely be on his phone, messaging friends for scoring updates.
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Witnessing a car crash — especially if there are injuries — can be stressful and all too common in the Las Vegas Valley. Knowing what to do when you’ve witnessed a wreck is important and can potentially save a life. The Nevada Department of Public Safety reports there were 291 traffic fatalities and 1,209 serious injury crashes in 2014, and in 2013, 1 in 5 traffic fatality victims was a motorcyclist. Furthermore, motorcyclists are 26 t imes more likely to die after a wreck than someone in a car. ¶ As summer and riding season continue to heat up, we can expect more cars and motorcyclists on the road, and perhaps more crashes. Familiarize yourself with these tips to ensure you’re prepared if you witness a wreck. If you’re driving, safely pull over to the side of the road, keeping a healthy distance from the crash site (at least 100 feet), and turn on your hazard lights. Be sure you’re in a safe location and aren’t putting yourself or others in danger.
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everyone is off to the side of the road if possible and that all the vehicles’ ignitions are off. Do not move anyone who is injured. Doing so could do more harm. Only move an injured person if there is a risk that one of the vehicles may catch fire; otherwise, just wait for medical responders to arrive.
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If you’re involved in a wreck resulting in injury or death, it’s a felony to leave the scene until you’ve given the required information and the injured person has been tended to. A police officer will be able to tell you when you can leave. Under the same law, anyone involved in an accident with injury or death has a “duty to render aid.” This means providing reasonable assistance to anyone who has been injured, but it does not require you to personally tend to their injuries. Rendering aid can mean calling for an ambulance and waiting for professional help to arrive.
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If the scene is secure and you’re not putting yourself or anyone else at risk, take pictures and videos of the scene. The victims of the crash may be incapacitated or otherwise unable to do so, so getting pictures can be helpful to them and the police in the aftermath.
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Bill Boyd, executive chairman for Boyd Gaming, left, cuts a cake with Boyd Gaming executives Steve Thompson, center, and John Repetti, during a 60th anniversary celebration for the Fremont resort. (Bill Hughes/special to the sunday)
Boyd’s passion for hometown burns bright as ever
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uch is the life of Bill Boyd: One moment, he’s sequestered in a board meeting in Phoenix for Western Alliance Bancorporation, the holding company for Bank of Nevada. The next, he’s steeled away a few minutes to talk of a time when he was a 10-year-old kid in Las Vegas “when there were only 15,000 people in the whole valley.” Boyd speaks from high altitude and at ground level when he talks of this city. Taking the lead from his legendary father, Sam, the co-founder and executive chairman of Boyd Gaming continues to enrich the community with his vision and generosity. On Saturday night, he was honored at the Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena with a Community Leadership Award for his long history of philanthropy in Las Vegas. The event is the annual fundraiser for the Lou Ruvo Cleveland Clinic for Brain Health. The night was a tribute to the legendary entertainer Tony Bennett, who turns 90 in August. Since the gala launched in 1995 at a dinner at Spago at the Forum Shops at
learning in Las Vegas as a Caesars, more than $100 complement to the Unimillion has been raised versity of Nevada School to develop the center of Medicine at UNR. “We and fund its research and have a very healthy protreatment facilities. Every gram today.” year, the gala marks the Last June, Boyd donated largest collection of influ$2.5 million to the William ential Las Vegans assemF. Harrah College of Hotel bled in a single evening. John Administration at UNLV, Saturday was no excepKatsilometes partnering with the unition, as Boyd was honored versity on a new academic by a video clip outlining building. Further, Boyd his charitable legacy. has supported Opportunity Village, the “This is really the greatest, most National Center for Responsible Gamhumbling award I have received,” said ing and Three Square Food Bank. the 84-year old gaming industry legend. He owes his passion for charity, in “I have always had the feeling that was part, to his long history in the city. passed down to me from my father, “If you have lived here for a long time which is, to be successful, you have to and were raised here, you have a strong give back. I have always done that.” tendency to want to give back,” Boyd Chiefly, Boyd is responsible for the said. “That has been true for myself, $30 million endowment that created because I was raised here. I didn’t come the William S. Boyd School of Law at to Las Vegas at a later stage of my life. UNLV, established in 1998 as the only This is my home.” law school in the state. Boyd practiced law for 15 years in Las “It was very expensive for students Vegas. He and his father were partners from Nevada to enroll in school out of in the original Union Plaza downtown state, places like Utah,” said Boyd, who and Eldorado Casino in Henderson. The sought to open an institution of higher
father and son launched Boyd Gaming in 1973. Two years later, Bill Boyd left his practice and took on the gaming industry full time. He remains as busy as ever — multitasking during board meetings a chief example of that quality — as Boyd Gaming in April purchased the Aliante resort and the two Cannery properties in the Las Vegas Valley. Asked if it is possible to maintain a sense of community today, when more than 2 million people have descended on the valley since his days as a child, Boyd insists it is. “We were a desert community back then,” he said. “That is the biggest difference, but we still have a very strong sense of community, and we have a lot of people here who do care and come together for these great causes.” One of Boyd’s favorite quotes, which he attributes to Winston Churchill, is: “We make a living by what we get — but we make a life by what we give.” For a man who walked to Fifth Street School 75 years ago, and who today still walks the casinos owned by his company in Las Vegas, those are words to live by.
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How to deal with traumatic home injuries Traumatic injuries often occur at home and can happen to anyone. Falls, burns, cuts and many other accidents are bound to happen. Knowing what to do can prevent further injury and bring peace of mind. “The defining characteristic of a traumatic injury is the potential for loss of function, limb and/or life,” said Chris Fisher, MD, Sunrise Hospital Trauma Medical Director. For any injury that happens at home, especially ones that may be traumatic, a proper and calm response is critical. Use the ABCs at home “ABC” stands for airway, breathing and circulation. These are the three most important components for assessing any injury before seeking or administering further medical treatment. Always be sure the person’s airway is clear, he or she is breathing regularly and his or her heart is pumping/blood is circulating — in that order. Airway: Remove any obstruction from the face/head and then gently tilt the head and lift the chin to promote an open airway. Breathing: Look, listen and feel for a steady breath. Circulation: Check the pulse, either at the wrist or neck, and be sure the heart is beating regularly. (Fisher advises checking the artery in the neck first — it may be easier to find.) If any of the ABCs aren’t functioning properly, call an ambulance immediately. If the ABCs are fine, then assess the person’s consciousness and look for any sources of bleeding or obvious injury.
What to keep at home for treating injuries “The most important thing is access to clean water. It is not just for drinking, but for cleaning wounds to see how bad they are and removing debris before dressing the wound,” Fisher said. A well-stocked First Aid kit also is important. It should include different sizes of bandages, gauze, antibacterial ointment, antiseptic wipes, a breathing barrier and latex gloves. Keeping clean towels on hand is helpful should you need them for a heavily bleeding wound.
What about kids? Children are generally more vulnerable to getting hurt at home and are susceptible to common, household injuries, in addition to drowning, choking/ suffocation and falling objects (such as televisions, cabinets and objects mounted to a wall).
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Sometimes follow-up is still necessary After the ABCs, checking for consciousness and treating a bleeding or obvious injury are the best actions to take following an accident at home. However, if after performing these tasks, you still have a feeling that something still isn’t right, you may want to seek medical attention anyway. “One of the most common things I hear people say when they bring a loved one to the hospital is that ‘he or she just wasn’t acting right.’ There is often a feeling you can’t put your finger on, but if something just doesn’t feel right, listen to that voice,” Fisher said. If you do seek medical attention, getting it as soon as possible helps improve the treatment odds. “We have a time window that is our best opportunity to get a patient to the hospital and stabilized called the golden hour of trauma,” Fisher said. “If a patient is transported and treated within the first hour from the initial injury, the risk of losing limb or life is decreased significantly.”
1. falls The most common traumatic injury at home Falls occur every day and in many different forms. Older adults or people with physical impairments may fall while simply attempting to stand. Falls can also occur on stairs, slick surfaces of even out of open windows. “If a fall occurs, the most important thing to remember is not to move the person at all. Check them first. Look for oddly-positioned limbs, blood, or an obvious skull injury. If no injuries can be seen, then ask the person to get up, providing only slight assistance,” Fisher says. He adds that if the person complains of pain to stop all movement. Help the fall victim find a comfortable position and call 911 immediately.
2. Wounds To control bleeding, apply steady and direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth. “If the blood soaks through the cloth or towel, do not remove it, just put more cloths or towels on top and continue to place pressure on the wound,” Fisher said. The bleeding should stop, or slow considerably, within 10 minutes. If the wound bleeds heavily or is deep, call an ambulance or go to the emergency room. Message and data rates apply. For more info visit texterhelp.com
3. burns Immediately after a burn, rinse the skin with cold water for at least 5 minutes. This helps lessen the pain and stops the heat from penetrating deeper. Do not apply ice to the burn because doing so can cause further tissue damage. If the burn blisters, leave the blister intact and protect the area from dirt and heat. Wash the burn gently with mild soap and water, especially if the blister has burst, and do not apply butter or grease, as this can cause infection. If the skin appears white or charred, or it is noticeably falling away, call 911 immediately.
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Tiffany Boydston is a celebrity trainer and nutritionist who’s lived in Las Vegas for more than a decade. Her celebrity clients include poker pro Daniel Negreanu and CRANK UP THE golf pro Ryan Moore. And Boydston’s CARDIO clients aren’t the only ones at the top Boydston suggests of their game; she competes as a fitness running when the weather is cool and model and has twice won first place. ¶ swimming in Boydston’s success hasn’t come easy. “I’ve summer. struggled with my weight my entire life,” she says. ¶ At 21, she weighed 142 pounds. At only 5 feet, 2 inches, that technically classified her as overweight, and her doctor said she was on the verge of developing diabetes. Boydston studied nutrition, put what she learned into practice and got her condition under control. She now weighs a healthy 120 pounds, despite an underactive thyroid slowing the rate at which she can burn calories. ¶ Boydston says it’s never too late to get in shape. “We only have one short life, so make the best of it,” she says. Having overcome her own obstacles, here are Boydston’s tips for how we can all get into better shape.
123 Squats are great for your lower body; they work your thighs, calves and buttocks. You can do them without any equipment. When you’re ready to make them harder, add a weight. You could hold a water bottle in each hand.
Pushups work your upper body, including your triceps and your core, for a flat stomach. Three-quarter pushups can be a good place to start, then build up to full ones.
Walking lunges are great for your lower body; you can do them up and down your driveway. Again, you can add weight by holding water bottles.
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For someone starting out, a 10-minute jog will make a difference. Build up to a 20-minute workout three times a week, then progress from there. Boydston warns, however, against going to extremes. “If you crash, you can throw off your hormone balance.” Instead, “make small changes and progress at a pace that’s realistic. When you reach your goal, you’ll be able to maintain it, so you’ll look fantastic for the rest of your life.”
You don’t need to follow a complicated, prescriptive diet or throw out everything in your refrigerator. Boydston suggests making basic changes: ■ Stay away from processed food; if it comes in a packet, don’t eat it. Aim to eat whole foods such as vegetables and brown rice. ■ Don’t be taken in by protein bars. If you really want one, pick one with fewer than eight ingredients. ■ Cut back on sugar; even cutting out the sugar in your coffee will make a difference. ■ Swap cow’s milk and soy milk for almond, coconut or cashew milk; you’ll get more calcium and vitamins, and you’ll digest it better too. ■ Avoid wheat products, which slow your thyroid and make you bloated. When you buy bread, wraps, crackers or pastas, aim to buy gluten-free. ■ Find better ways to eat “bad food.” If you like pizza, you can eat it every day if you want to; there are recipes for pizza dishes under 150 calories!
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Boydston’s male clients want to look lean and athletic. Her female clients want a flat stomach and tight, toned glutes! These are Tiffany’s top 5 ways to train at home using just your body weight and items you’ll have in the house.
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AB ATTACK
These are Boydston’s four favorite exercises for awesome abs:
AB CRUNCH As you raise your shoulders from the floor, imagine you have an apple under your chin — that way you keep your chin up. To make this harder, hold a weight to your chest and progress to holding it with straight arms parallel to your head.
BICYCLE CRUNCHES
Burpees are often hated but they are effective. You’ll work every muscle and get your heart rate up.
Step it up: if you have stairs available, you can use them for calf raises, jump squats, walking up and down sideways, and walking — or running — up them, skipping a step each time.
Still lying on the floor, with your hands by your head and your elbows pointing outward, bring your elbow to the opposite knee, and keep alternating. You’ll tighten up your waist and flatten your stomach.
LEG LIFTS
LIFESTYLE CHANGES Aside from fitting workouts into the week, small changes will add up to a big difference: ■ Park your car far away from the grocery store, or at the far end of the parking lot ■ Swap some short car rides for bike rides or walks ■ Take the stairs instead of the elevator
MOTIVATION Boydston says her relationship with her clients allows her to joke with them and give them tough love. “If they’re not working hard, I tell them not to embarrass me,” she says. “I say no excuses, you have a goal to hit!” Here are Boydston’s tips for motivating yourself: ■ Set smart goals. Be clear about what you want to achieve. For example, if your goal is to lose 15 pounds in three months, tackle one month at a time. “Focus on what you are working for; remember why you have made it this far,” Boydston says. ■ Make a vision board. Use it to map your goals and place it where you’ll see it every day. “My goal this year was to do a headstand,” Boydston says, “so I stuck on a picture of a girl in a headstand and now I’ve done one!” If your goal is to lose weight, put on a picture of how you are now, then save enough room on your board to update those pictures every two months to record your progress. ■ Be realistic. Boydston recommends picking someone you idolize who resembles your body type in a certain way.
Lie on your back, with your hands under your lower back. Keeping your legs straight, slowly raise them upwards until they’re at 90 degrees, then lower. Boydston says this is a great exercise “because it hits all four dimensions of the abdominal wall: the upper, the mid, the lower and the obliques.”
PLANK Start by doing this on your forearms, with your feet hip-width apart. You can increase the challenge by bringing your feet together, and progressing from your forearms to your hands. You can also increase the length of time you hold the position; remember to keep your stomach tight the whole time. “A lot of people have lower-back problems,” Boydston says. “The plank is beneficial because it strengthens your core, which supports your lower back.”
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Can they paint taggers into a corner? Historic neighborhood’s residents hope they can curb graffiti by working together BY JACKIE VALLEY STAFF WRITER
A boxy, red-brick building at 1820 Desert Inn Road has become ground zero for what neighbors describe as a war — residents vs. graffiti taggers. If the abandoned medical office, which bears the scars of repeated graffiti vandalism, is the prime target, then its neighbors are the collateral damage. Nearby property owners say the rampant spray-paint inscriptions hurt home values and bruise their attempts to revitalize their section of Paradise Palms, a mid-century modern neighborhood in central Las Vegas that once was home to some of the city’s most prominent residents. “We’ll cover (graffiti) on a Monday, and that Friday it’s tagged again,” said Dan Stafford, who lives on Sombrero Drive, the residential street behind the graffitiplagued building. Stafford has become an anti-graffiti crusader in his neighborhood, regularly buying brick-colored paint and covering unwanted markings. His motivation is personal: The one-story home he shares with his aunt has been in their family since his grandparents purchased it in 1963. Now, he’s busy restoring the home and hopes the neighborhood can fully return to the atmosphere he remembers as a child — when most neighbors knew and looked out for one another. If one family went on vacation, others would pick up their mail and keep tabs on the home, Stafford said. Metro Police Detective Scott Black, who specializes in graffiti investigations, knows the frustrations associated with such property crime, which he said cost about $30 million in public and private funds each year to clean up across the valley. “It’s a very unusual crime because the motivation is unique,” he said. “Graffiti doesn’t pay a dime.” For the majority of taggers, graffiti is their primary crime — and the motivation is the satisfaction of seeing their work grace properties throughout the community, Black said. And although not usually a violent crime, it’s a nuisance that harms property owners and businesses, and can lead to crime increases, he said. The good news: Although graffiti has increased as the Las Vegas metro area has grown, so has the number of laws aimed at curbing the nuisance. Now,
Paradise Palms residents are sick of graffiti in their neighborhood, which they’re working hard to restore to the days when it counted among its homeowners Debbie Reynolds, Johnny Carson, Jay Sarno and Bob Mayheu. Clockwise from top are Dan Stafford, Liam Fryers, Clay Heximer and Sandy Duffy. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
repeat violators can be charged with a felony on their third offense. And if it can be shown a tagger has committed multiple acts of graffiti, those offenses can be combined into a greater charge, Black said. In essence, detectives can build cases against taggers, based on their graffiti, before they are ever arrested — and when they are caught, they can face a more severe charge. Both the city of Las Vegas and Clark County have graffiti abatement programs, which work proactively to cover graffiti before it’s reported. The city uses about 5,000 gallons of paint annually to eliminate graffiti in parks, trails, streets and other public areas, officials said. The county employs four painters who cover graffiti in unincorporated areas of the county, including spray-paint vandalism on private property, said Jason Allswang, the county’s chief of code en-
forcement. The county receives about 10,000 graffiti-related calls per year. Thanks to a recent ordinance change, the county’s abatement program has the ability to paint over graffiti covering public-facing walls in both residential and commercial areas, Allswang said. “Our response to graffiti gets better all the time,” he said. “As our painters become more familiar with their areas, they know the spots that are hit.” Allswang encourages property owners to photograph graffiti, send the pictures to police and call the graffiti hotline (702-455-4509) if they need help covering the vandalism. The advice mirrors what Stafford has been preaching within his section of Paradise Palms: Neighbors need to unite in the fight against graffiti. He’s not advocating they paint over graffiti on another person’s property without permission
but he wants residents to at least report it. Another tactic is for full-time residents to make arrangements with parttime or absentee property owners to paint over graffiti while they’re away. “I don’t want residents to drive by, look at graffiti, shake their heads and continue their day,” Stafford said. “You have to be a proactive citizen in your community to get things done.” That could be as simple as placing a phone call to report it or keeping several buckets of paint — in varying shades — on hand to quickly cover the vandalism, he said. “The faster it gets taken away, the less taggers want to tag in this area,” he said, reiterating what graffiti detectives tell the community. “If we don’t keep at it as neighbors, it will run away from us.” And take away the charm of the neighborhood.
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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?
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.
Razzle (A894262)
Bebe (A897054)
Mitzie
Missy
Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Razzle wants to soak up all your love and be your one and only kitty. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 10-year-old neutered male Breed: Terrier Description: Bebe is a sassy guy who loves getting your full attention. Gentle petting and cuddling will win his heart. Adoption fee: $200
Age: 8-year-old spayed female Breed: Labrador retriever mix Description: Mitzie cannot see you, but touch and speak to her gently and she overflows with adoration. She needs thorough safety precautions taken throughout your home and yard. Adoption fee: $20
Age: 7-year-old spayed female Breed: Russian blue mix Description: Missy cherishes the peaceful and quiet moments at your side. She is great with other cats. A calm home environment is ideal for her. Adoption fee: $20
Buster (A888941)
Honey (A897463)
Katniss
Hawk
Age: 10-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Buster can’t wait for a forever friend who will take good care of him. He promises to give lots of kisses and cuddles in return. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 7-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Honey is as sweet as her name. She loves to paw and play with human companions. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Tabby and white shorthair Description: Katniss was pregnant and on the streets when she was rescued. She raised her five biological babies and an orphaned baby in a wonderful foster home. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Medium Heinz 57 with Labrador retriever and sporting breeds Description: Hawk loves playing with kids of all ages. He is great with adults and dogs, as well. He needs plenty of quality time daily. Adoption fee: $60
Jill (A893813)
Harley (A893604)
Lorelei
Nicholas
Age: 1-year-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Jill is a feisty feline who loves to talk and demand attention. If you’re looking for an outgoing gal, Jill is the girl for you. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Labrador retriever mix Description: Harley may seem like a shy guy when you first meet him, but he loves affection and attention. Adoption fee: $200
Age: 7-month-old female Breed: Fawn rat Description: Lorelei relishes discovering hidden treasures — treats and toys — in her habitat. She is friendly, intelligent and social. She needs a home where she will be safe. Adoption fee: $5
Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Labrador retriever and shepherd Description: Nicholas, rescued from cruelty and squalor, is learning to bond and accept kindness. He needs a hero who will help his progress continue. Adoption fee: $30
Animal foundation 702-384-3333 x131 | animalfoundation.com/adopt Animals are assigned a color next to their names indicating location: 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson
Nevada SPCA 4800 W. Dewey Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-873-SPCA | www.nevadaspca.org
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CASINO PROMOTIONS TUSCANY
Point multipliers Date: Mondays and Saturdays Information: Earn 12x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. Two-For-One Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: Earn 100 slot points to get a coupon for Marilyn’s Cafe. Play for prizes Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 250 base points to get a prize. Senior Day Date: Thursdays Information: Seniors who receive 200 base points get a prize. Visit player’s club for additional rewards. Tuscany Treasures cash drawings Date: Fridays Time: 7 p.m. Information: Five winners at every drawing. Top prize is a minimum of $2,500. Gift days Date: May 22 and 29 Information: Earn 300 same-day base points to receive a scrunchie hose May 22. On May 29, the gift will be a plastic pitcher set. Free play Fridays Date: Fridays in June Information: Earn up to $100 in slot play. Rewards start after earning 500 base points. Scratch and Win Saturdays Date: Saturdays in June Information: Earn a scratch card for 250 base slot points. Win up to $100.
Cosmopolitan
$100,000 June Jackpot Giveaway Date: Saturdays in June Time: 6 p.m. Information: Players with loyalty cards will earn three tickets for every reel slot jackpot hit and one ticket for every video poker jackpot hit between May 30 and June 25. Drawing features multiple winners and a top prize of $10,000. Players do not have to be present to win, but will receive a $1,000 bonus prize if present when selected as a winner.
GOLD COAST
Gift giveaway Date: Tuesdays
Time: 2-9 p.m. Information: Earn 300 points to receive a gift. Selections include a clutch purse, a photo collage frame and a margarita pitcher.
Time: 2-6 p.m. Information: Fifty players will compete for $2,500 in prizes and a firstplace prize of $750. Earn 50 points for first entry.
SUNCOAST
STATION CASINOS
Point multiplier Date: Sundays Information: Receive 15x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. $18,000 table games drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 9 p.m. Information: 4x entries available Mondays and Tuesdays. Five winners will be selected, with $2,250 in prizes up for grabs.
BOYD PROPERTIES
A-May-Zing May Spin To Win drawings Date: Through May 28 Information: Two drawings will be conducted Friday and Saturday nights. Ten winners will spin the wheel for the chance to win up to 1 million points or $2,500 in cash. Final grand prize drawings will be: 8 p.m. May 28 at Gold Coast and Suncoast, 7 p.m. at the Orleans and 6 p.m. at Sam’s Town. Young at Heart Date: Wednesdays Time: 4:30 p.m. Information: Win up to $2,500. For players 50 and older at the Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast and Sam’s Town. Memorial Day point multiplier Date: May 30 Information: Receive 7x points on video poker, 11x points on reels and 15x points on penny reels at the Fremont, Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast and Sam’s Town.
ORLEANS
Summer fun gifts Date: Thursdays Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 300 base points to receive a gift, including margarita glasses, a chip-and-dip tray and tequila. Point multiplier Date: Sundays Information: Receive 15x points on penny reels.
SAM’s Town
Slot Showdown Date: Thursdays
Military Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: Veterans and active military members receive discounts. MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: For loyalty card holders 50 and older. Swipe your card at a kiosk to earn up to 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker, plus discounts on dining, movies and bowling. Slot tournaments are 10 a.m.-7 p.m., with a top prize of $1,000. First entry is free; receive up to four more entries by earning 50 base points for each.
PALMS
Holiday multiplier Date: May 30 Information: Receive 6x points on video poker and 12x points on reels. $50,000 Crack the Safe drawing Date: Through May 28 Time: Drawings 7:15 p.m. Saturdays Information: Earn drawing tickets through slot play and by swiping loyalty card at kiosk. Twenty players will be selected each week, with a maximum prize of $3,000. Play for Prizes — Warehouse Blitz Date: Through May 27 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Costco and the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Points are used to determine prizes earned, but participants keep their points. May Gifts Date: May 22 and 30 Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker on Gift Day from 12:01 a.m.-6:59 p.m. Swipe your card at any promotional kiosk and redeem your receipt: May 22 – Palms blanket; May 30 – Palms beach towel. Point multipliers Date: Saturdays and Sundays Information: Earn 10x points on reels and video reels and 2x points on video poker on Sundays. Earn 10x
points on reels and video reels on Saturdays. $20,000 Spring swipe and win Date: May 31 Time: 12:01 a.m.-9:59 p.m. Information: Earn 25 points on slots or 100 points on video poker for a swipe. Win up to $100 in slot play, food, gifts and more. May movie tickets Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 100 points on slots or 500 points on video poker for a Brenden Theatres movie ticket. May car wash Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 100 points on slots or 500 points on video poker for a Terrible Herbst car wash.
SILVERTON
All About the Card drawings Date: May 27-28 Time: 7 p.m. Information: Earn one entry for every 200 points, with bonuses available for gold, platinum and diamond members. Ten winners per drawing. Top prize $5,000. Memorial Day multiplier Date: May 30 Information: Earn 6x points on video reels and slots. There are additional 16x points power hours from 8-9 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. Memorial Day seniors Date: May 30 Information: Gold, platinum and diamond players 50 and older receive a $10 dining credit to Sundance Grill or Mi Casa Grill Cantina. Silver players may receive offers after earning 50 points.
ALIANTE
Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 10x on reels. Cruisin’ For Cash kiosk game Date: Through May 28 Information: Earn 20 points daily for a swipe and the chance to win up to $10,000. $57,000 Cruisin’ for Cash drawing Date: Saturdays Time: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: Top prize of a $2,000 cruise will be given away at 9:15 p.m. $57,000 Cruisin’ for Cash final drawing
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Date: May 30 Time: 5:15, 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: Guests will be entered into the drawing by earning entries throughout the week by swiping at the kiosk. Twenty-five winners at each drawing; top prize is a $2,000 cruise, given away at the 9:15 p.m. drawing. $300,000 Summer-Long Car and Slot Play giveaway Date: May 30-Aug. 28 Information: New cars will be awarded every other weekend throughout the summer starting June 4. Guests must actively play on a slot machine to participate. Cars will be randomly given away between noon Saturday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
DOWNTOWN GRAND
Grand Seniors Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Receive 5x points all day. Monthly 50,000-point drawing. 2016 Cadillac SRX giveaway Date: Oct. 1 Time: 10 p.m. Information: Begin collecting tickets for the drawing on May 30. Earn one ticket for every 25 base points. Wet Your Whistle Date: Wednesdays Information: Players who earn 375 points will receive a bottle of Patrón Citrónge. Limit five per person per day. Two Grand in Your Hand Date: Friday and Saturday Information: Receive one entry ticket for every 25 base points earned. One player will be drawn every hour to enter the money machine for 30 seconds. Beach bag giveaway Date: Thursday Information: Earn 500 points to receive a beach bag.
The D Las Vegas
Win Derek’s Shelby GT Date: Sept. 17 Time: 6 p.m. Information: Loyalty card players can earn drawing entries by playing blackjack, keno, slots or video poker. Contest began March 1, and 10 p.m. monthly qualifier drawings began March 26. Grand prize is a four-passenger 2016 Shelby GT sports car.
SOUTH POINT
$500,000 Swipe and Win Date: Mondays-Wednesdays Time: 3 a.m.-11 p.m. Information: Players who earn 300 same-day base slot points on any
slot or video poker machine will be eligible to swipe and spin the wheel on the designated kiosk. Prizes include slot play, gift cards, bonus points, lunch buffets and more. Major League Baseball jersey giveaway Date: Tuesdays-Wednesdays Time: Noon-5 p.m. Information: Poker players will have the opportunity to win a baseball jersey through random seat drawings taking place every hour. Memorial Day point multiplier Date: May 30 Information: Earn 10x points on penny reel machines. Players who receive 1,000 base points in penny reel play receive $30. Earn 5x points on other slots and video reel machines. Players who receive 1,000 base points in other reel play receive $15. Earn 2x points on video poker. Players who receive 1,000 base points in video poker play receive $6. 50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Open to Club Card members 50 and older. 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. Top prize is $1,500; total prize pool is $5,200.
Rampart Casino
Pirate’s Treasure progressive drawings Date: Last Wednesday of the month Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be chosen at each drawing. The progressive jackpot increases every month it doesn’t hit.
Silver sevens
Weekend Gizmo giveaway Date: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fridays; 9 p.m. Saturdays Information: Earn one entry for every 100 base points. Prizes include slot play, tablets and laptops.
SLS
Parini cast iron cookware giveaway Date: Thursdays and Fridays Information: Earn 500 slot points or 1,000 video poker points to receive a cookware set. Point multiplier Date: Mondays Information: Receive 10x points on slot machines. $250,000 Flower drawing Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 p.m. Information: Win up to $50,000. Earn 100 slot points to receive five drawing entries or 100 video poker points for one drawing entry. Additionally, players who have an average bet of $15 for one hour on a table game receive one drawing entry for the week. Double entries can be earned Monday through Wednesday.
GOLDEN NUGGET
Apple Crown giveaway Date: May 30-June 1 Information: Earn 1,500 base points to receive a bottle of Crown Royal Regal Apple.
Jokers Wild
Rolling For Dough Date: Fridays Time: Slot players eligible 1-9 p.m. Players at table games eligible 6:3011:30 p.m. Information: Players can get a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll. Play $5 and receive $5 Date: Wednesdays Information: Loyalty card members who play $5 will have $5 added to their account. Take It or Trade It Date: Saturdays Time: 6-10 p.m. Information: Win up to $1,000. Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive 7x points on video poker and 11x points on reels. Earn points for cash Date: Sunday Information: Earn 500 base points and get $10.
HARD ROCK HOTEL
$320,000 Mega May giveaway Date: Through May 27 Information: Prizes include cash and bonus play. Earn 200 base points or establish $10 average table-games bet for one entry. Earn 10x entries on Mondays. Swipe your loyalty card at a kiosk for bonus entries. Point multipliers Date: Thursday Information: Receive 20x points on reels and 5x points on video poker.
EMERALD ISLAND
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.
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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.
Eldorado Point multiplier Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 20x points on reels and 7x points on video poker and multigame machines. Prime Generation Tuesdays Date: Tuesday Information: For players 50 and older. Receive dining and bingo discounts. Earn 50 base points to receive $5 in slot play. Earn 500 base points to receive a wheel spin for cash. Earn 5x points all day. Rolling For Dough Date: Fridays Time: 2-9:30 p.m. Information: Slot and keno players can get chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll.
EL CORTEZ Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” drawing Date: Saturdays Information: Receive drawing tickets by getting qualifying hands at table games. Win up to $500 in chips. Wednesday Point Madness Date: Wednesday Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Earn one entry ticket for each slot base point earned from midnight Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Ten players will receive 50,000 points.
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GOOD WORKS
steve chartrand FROM Goodwill of southern nevada Title: President/CEO Agency address: 1280 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Agency phone number: 702-214-2000 Agency website: goodwill.vegas Hours of operation: Career Connections Centers (Cheyenne and Tropicana avenues) 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon Friday; hours vary at Goodwill retail stores and donation locations. Please visit goodwill.vegas/ storelocator for details.
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Beyond the stores are the stories of those helped What services do you offer that you think the community knows about?
During my 29-year history with Goodwill, it has been my experience that most people know us as a place to donate goods or shop for great bargains, for which we are most thankful. But little is known about our impact. In 2015, Goodwill helped transform the lives of 2,383 people who were able to secure jobs and earn $48 million in earned wages. In addition, Goodwill has grown to be a major employer with 860 employees directly contributing to the economy of Southern Nevada. What services do you offer that you think the community doesn’t know about? We offer free individualized
job training and placement services for anyone who wants to improve their position in life. Whether someone is unemployed, underemployed or transitioning between careers, our Career Connections Centers offer tools and expert training. This includes access to computers and the Internet, as well as one-on-one meetings with experts to help develop personal employment plans. Our team has built relationships with over 500 employers and regularly holds hiring events to help place job seekers. We also are proud of our Veterans Integration Program (VIP). Staffed by veterans who have relatable experience, VIP empowers veterans and their families with the tools they need to transition from military to civilian life, find employment, advance in their careers and ensure longterm financial stability. What led you to your current career? What sparked your interest in the nonprofit sector? I was literally born into
this career. I am the oldest of six siblings, five of whom were adopted; I am the only biological child. My five brothers and sisters were all “hard to place” based on medical conditions, disabilities or their ethnicity. Growing up in my diverse family, I learned to lead through compassion and tolerance. I saw their lives transformed and I wanted to take what I learned and help transform lives myself. It is my life’s mission and I do it for them. What can people do to help your
Centennial High School student Scott Hollingsworth does vocational training at Goodwill under the direction of life skills class instructor Ritzie Gratrix in the new store on Durango Drive. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
organization or get involved in the cause you serve? Clean out your closet or
make a personally meaningful monetary donation. Honestly, it’s that simple. We know the value of every donation, be it a bag of donated items, a large grant from a foundation, or a personal check. Our retail business makes it possible to dedicate 100 percent of financial contributions to job training and job placement services. And for every dollar contributed, Goodwill of Southern Nevada generates $24 in earned wages for those participating in Goodwill services, who secure sustainable employment. This is a strong return on investment to the community. What can Southern Nevadans do to improve our community in general?
Mayor Carolyn Goodman recently designated Las Vegas as a City of Compassion. I support the mayor and ask that we all treat each other with compassion and empathy. Whom do you admire? I know it is a
cliché, but I admire my mom and dad most. My parents have been my guiding light. Every value I received from my parents, I have applied to my personal and professional life, such as humility, connecting with people on a personal level and doing things from the heart. Our culture at Goodwill is built on what I learned from my parents. We are an innovative team that believes people are our strength. We treat everyone with dignity and courtesy. How do you motivate people to get involved? I enjoy sharing the vision that
we have the incredible ability to transform people’s lives. I like to tell the Goodwill story and share the amazing journeys of those who have been affected by Goodwill.
We have so many stories. Give me a call or say hi at the coffee shop if you want to hear them. We are always looking to develop new advocates, relationships and partners. Where do you see your organization in five years? These are exciting times
in Southern Nevada. Our economy is diversifying, and I believe Goodwill of Southern Nevada is well positioned to continue serving the community well into the future. Under the direction of our board of directors, we are in the fourth year of a five-year plan to address growth and services. Our goal is to continue to expand our network of donation centers and retail stores to help move the organization toward a goal of self-sufficiency. The more we can expand our retail operations, the more services we can offer the community. Also, we are evaluating the changing employment needs of our community to ensure our services meet the needs of the people we serve and the employers in our community. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be?
An increased sense of community. We can accomplish this through an active commitment by all leaders and residents to continue investing in the infrastructure and organizations that help create places where the community comes together. Anything else you want to tell us?
Goodwill of Southern Nevada is truly a community-based organization. We are committed to collaborating with our nonprofit partners to leverage resources and maximize community impact. If you do not choose to give to Goodwill, please give to one of the other many great nonprofits in our community.
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n the drumbeat to improve the quality of our public education, there is great temptation to identify quick fixes, because we so much want speedy improvement. But in fact, there aren’t any fast solutions when the problems are far more complex and deep-seated. And that is the challenge confronting educators across the country and especially in the Clark County School District. Elevating student achievement requires thoughtful approaches and some risk-taking for those in the education business who dare look outside the box. So we tip our hat to the organization Nevada Succeeds, made up of civic and business leaders of all stripes, and the business-recruiting organization Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. Both have a passionate stake in the future of Nevada, which comes down to the success of our education system. Our children, our schools and the success of our state are intertwined now more than ever as we groom the workforce for an increasingly diversified economy. Nevada needs to produce workers schooled
either in the trades or technology, and those foundations are laid early. Nevada Succeeds and the LVGEA pitched in to strengthen our schools. They drilled deep by creating a working group of some 60 people who spent five months examining our schools’ shortcomings from 30,000 feet. Co-chairing the group — to make the point loud and clear that fixing education is a job that everyone needs to commit to — were Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison, a Republican, and former Secretary of State Ross Miller, a Democrat. “The challenges facing public education cannot be overcome by teachers and principals alone,” they wrote in a cover letter containing the group’s recommendations. “This is not a Department of Education problem, or the Legislature’s problem, or business leaders’ problem, or one that can be placed on the shoulders of parents and community stakeholders. This is a Nevada problem and one that will require every person and organization to contribute to solving it over a number of years.” While there are a troubling number of specific issues facing our educators,
the working group smartly addressed systemic problems. The solutions won’t necessarily trigger immediate results but will certainly offer enduring ones. Their recommendations – vetted and prioritized by focus groups of principals, teachers and parents — were released May 17 and immediately embraced by legislative leaders. Highlights include: n Creating meaningful career options for teachers so they won’t burn out after a few years. As they grow professionally, educators could work flexible hours, share their jobs, mentor others and take on greater responsibilities. Increased compensation would be triggered by career successes versus solely on years of service. n Identifying the best school principals through more meaningful evaluations, holding them more accountable and granting greater management autonomy — perhaps including the hiring and firing of campus teachers — to those with proven leadership skills. n Motivating parents and other residents to engage in their local schools and
stir high expectations for staff and students alike. Schools should staff front offices with bilingual speakers and take into account parents’ work schedules when setting conference times with teachers. n Expanding an existing program in which experienced teachers offer peer support to new colleagues when they feel most stressed. n Focusing on recruiting college students into the teaching profession to teach classes in the STEM curriculum — science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Nevada is pummeled with insults because of disappointing academic achievement, and we’ve got a lot of work to do. But experts nationwide applaud us for being among the most aggressive states in looking for solutions. To echo Hutchison’s words in embracing the recommendations, this is a time for Nevadans to lock arms, come together and get this done. And we would add that any legislator, school board member or candidate who won’t support these goals is sabotaging our children and our state.
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Vegas Pet Expo: Adopt a pet from an array of rescue groups. There will be live entertainment and demonstrations, obedience classes, exhibitors, vendors, discounted vaccinations and more. 11 a.m.4 p.m., free, Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, vegaspetexpo.com.
Civil law clinic: Veterans, active military and family members can learn more about family law, bankruptcy, landlord/tenant relations and public benefits, consumer law/protection, wills and probate, powers of attorney and veterans’ benefits. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Texas Station, 2101 S. Texas Lane, North Las Vegas, 702-3860404, ext. 144.
“Inspire the World” charity concert: The Lique and the Nevada Jazz Education Alliance host this concert to raise funds for educational scholarships and grants for students attending Nevada high schools, colleges and universities. 7 p.m., $19-$24, UNLV’s Artemis Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3332.
Ingredients 2 oz. Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon /2 oz. Averna Amaro
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Lemon peel Orange slice for garnish Luxardo Maraschino cocktail cherry for garnish Splash of club soda (optional) Method
Place the lemon peel in an old-fashioned glass and muddle briskly. Add the Bourbon and Averna. Add ice (or ice sphere) and stir with a bar-spoon. Garnish with orange slice and cocktail cherry. Optional: Top off with a splash of club soda. This cocktail — an Italian mixologist’s take on the classic Old Fashioned — is strong, gently herbal and complete with both bitter and sweet citrus notes from the lemon peel and orange slice, respectively. The addition of the Averna Amaro, a Sicilian liqueur, is what really sets this drink apart and elevates it beyond a simple Old Fashioned. Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Wine & Spirits.
Asian Flowers Festival Marketplace: Celebration Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. There will be artisan craft vendors selling quality creations, cultural organizations, a painting class, children’s activities and live performances and demonstrations. 10 a.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3631.
Monday, May 23 Updating Your Beneficiary Designation Forms: Learn how to update your forms and prepare new ones. Bring your current documents with you. 9 a.m.-noon, free, Vegas PBS Campus, 3050 E. Flamingo Road, 702-799-1010, ext. 5577. Orleans job fair: The Orleans and Gold Coast are hiring. Apply online and submit an application prior to attending the fair. 9 a.m.3 p.m., free, the Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., 702-367-7073, boydcareers.com “The Cat’s Meow”: Get swept back to the Jazz Age and aboard media mogul William Randolph Hearst’s yacht for this new, immersive staging of Steven Peros’ play. 7 p.m., $25-$30, Velveteen Rabbit, 1218 S. Main St., brownpapertickets.com. Community transportation forum: The Regional Transportation Commission encourages residents to attend and learn about plans for bicycling improvements for the main UNLV campus and the Spencer Utility Corridor. 4-7 p.m., free, Boulevard Mall, in front of JC
Wednesday, May 25 “21st Century Global Nuclear Challenges”: Three former directors of U.S. nuclear security laboratories will speak about the nuclear challenges that the world is facing. RSVP requested. 5:308:30 p.m., free, UNLV Science & Engineering Building auditorium, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, molly.marks@unlv.edu. Senior safety fair: This resource fair will feature senior service providers, safety presentations and a fashion show presenting local, uniformed police and firefighters. 12:30-3:30 p.m., free, Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Blvd., clarkcountynv.gov. Candidate meet-and-greet: About 40 candidates in races affecting North Las Vegas will attend. Residents are encouraged to bring their sample ballots to take notes. 6:30-9 p.m., free, Sun City Aliante, 7390 N. Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, jalpert8@gmail. com.
Thursday, May 26 Yoga at Lake Las Vegas: Enjoy yoga on the beach with views of the lake. 8-9:15 a.m., $15, Lake Las Vegas, 75 Monte Lago Blvd., mcbartrum@gmail.com. Las Vegas Epicurean Affair: Nearly 80 restaurants, nightclubs and beverage purveyors will come together for this poolside gourmet event, which will feature savory cuisine and cocktails. 21+, 7-10 p.m., $110-$160, Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, palazzo.com. High Desert International Film Festival: Works from 13 countries and 41 states will be featured in categories such as animation, comedy, drama and horror/science fiction.
Prizes will be awarded to the films selected best in each category. Each show is $3 at the door. 4 p.m., $3-$150, Pahrump Nugget, 681 Highway 160, hdiff.net. *Also: 1 p.m. May 27; 9 a.m. May 28; awards ceremony at 6 p.m. May 29 Bourbon Book Club: All The Pretty Horses: Author Cormac McCarthy’s first book of the Border Trilogy will be discussed. Attendees are expected to have read the book in advance. 6-7:30 p.m., free, the Writer’s Block, 1020 Fremont St., thewritersblock.org. Kegs for KMA: PT’s Entertainment Group hosts this event to raise money for Keep Memory Alive, a program founded by the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. 8 a.m.-10 p.m., prices vary, pteglv.com/locations. OVation: Opportunity Village’s annual spring performing arts concert will showcase music, dance and theater performances. 6 p.m., free, Opportunity Village Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus, 6050 S. Buffalo Drive, 702-262-1515. Safe Summer Nights: Enjoy music, children’s games, face painting and free refreshments at this community health and resource fair. 4-6 p.m., free, Hollingsworth Elementary School, 1776 E. Ogden Ave., 702-229-5406. Las Vegas Senior Center’s 40th Anniversary Celebration: Enjoy entertainment, displays and a light lunch. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6454. Job fair: Dress in professional attire and bring resumes to apply for positions and meet with employers. 1 p.m., free, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3821.
Friday, May 27 Healthier Living Workshop: This program is designed for those suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis to help them set goals to enhance their well-being. RSVP requested. 12:30-3 p.m., free, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-778-6702. The Luca Ciarla Quartet: This jazz group features an accordion,
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Nighswonger, Morgan St. James and S.H. Montgomery, and get your book copies signed. 5-7 p.m., free, the Writer’s Block, 1020 Fremont St., thewritersblock.org.
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Fiesta Day: Enjoy Latin music and fun in the pool. Latin food and beverages will be available for purchase. Noon-5 p.m., $4, Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Rese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, 702-229-1755.
Bad*ss Dash: This year’s race will feature more than 40 obstacles across a 7K (4.4-mile) course. 8 a.m., $20-$60, Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road, badassdash.com. Brews and Blues Festival: Each ticket includes unlimited beer samples. There will be live music and food vendors. 4-8 p.m., $35-$75, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Aries Spears: The long-running cast member on Fox’s sketch-comedy series MADtv will perform. 7:30 p.m., $38-$49, Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive, 702-636-7075. *Also: May 29 We Heart Maggie golf tournament: Proceeds will support the Children’s Heart Foundation and Maggie’s Garden, which is a room full of toys, butterflies, flowers and a tall oak tree that helps children about to undergo cardiac procedures to relax and play. 11:30 a.m., $50-$175, Rio Secco Golf Club, 2851 Grand Hills Drive, weheartmaggie.com. Local Author Showcase: Meet authors Fernando Torres, George A. McLendon, Matthew William
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Michael DeYoung, professor of pharmacy, teaches a class at the Roseman University of Health Sciences in Henderson. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
Evolving with the community As the medical needs of Southern Nevada expand, private school creates needed programs By HOWARD RIELL | Special to VEGAS INC
Health care in Southern Nevada continues to make strides. ¶ The latest is among the most far-reaching: Roseman University of Health Sciences is responding to a pressing need by developing a doctor of medicine degree program. ¶ Roseman, which was established in 1999 as a pharmacy school but expanded into academic programs in dentistry, roseman, Continued on page 53
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Number of attendees at the first “Power of Love” charitable gala, staged in 1996 at Spago. In the years since, 16,000 people have attended, raising about $100 million.
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Michael Gordon is the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance director of strategic initiatives and research. Research Strategy Group International opened an office at 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 500, Las Vegas. gordon Pam Harrison is executive vice president of U.S. operations of the Toronto-based firm. Michelle Bauer is a retail real estate adviser for NewMarket Advisors. She will represent national retail tenants and landlords of institutional quality shopping centers. Bauer has more than 20 years of retail real estate experience. Prior to joining NewMarket Advisors, she was state director of Kimco Realty Corp. Marcia Neel is Yamaha Corp. of America’s senior director of education. Winners of this year’s ArtPop competition include Cheryl Hobbs, Diane Bush, Jennifer Burkart, J.K. Russ and Melissa McGill. ArtPop is sponsored neel by the American Institute of Graphic Arts Las Vegas. The work of the five winners are on billboards throughout the valley. Teresa McKee, CEO of the Nevada Association of Realtors, earned the certified executive designation from the National Association of Realtors. Albertsons opened at Trails Village Center, 1940 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas. Cory Booth is store director.
Hunter is an accredited facilitator of Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, a national program designed to help people and organizations reveal what it takes to build a cohesive and effective team in an approachable, competent and effective way. Hunter works with clients on training and human resource efforts. The Nevada Center of Excellence in Water changed its name to WaterStart and launched waterstart.com. Dignity Health Nevada broke ground on the Dignity Health Medical Pavilion at Gibson Road and Galleria Drive. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development was honored by the Site Selectors Guild, an invitation-only membership organization for the world’s leading site selectors, for Excellence in Economic Development. This is the first time Nevada has received this award. The organization was nominated by three guild members for three projects: Barclaycard, eBay and Faraday Future. The League of United Latin American Citizens, Robco Electric and Accelerate Group joined the Bring Back Solar Alliance. Five companies joined the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers. They are Apex Gaming, based in the Czech Republic; Casino Screens, based in the United Kingdom; RMMC and Slot Constructor, both based in Las Vegas; and Tohkoh Plastics America, based in San Diego. The Harrah College of Hotel Administration broke ground for Hospitality Hall. The academic building will offer 93,500 square feet of education and meeting space, a rooftop event space, a golf center and a cafe.
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Vegas PBS and the U.S. Small Business Administration partnered to host the SBA Nevada Small Business Awards. Honorees included: n Small Businessperson of the Year: Bradley Burdsall, owner, Egg Works and Egg & I n Minority-owned Business of the Year: Enrique Villar-Mendez, president, Radioactive Productions n Women-owned Business of the Year: Jennifer DeHaven, president and CEO, Millenium Staffing Solutions n Veteran-owned Business of the Year: Robert Daniel, president, PrideStaff n 8(a) Graduate of the Year: Brian Howard, president, DS3Tek n Women’s Business Advocate of the Year: Leanna Jenkins, director, Nevada Women’s Business Center n Small Business Advocate Lifetime Achievement Award: Bob Cushman, SCORE Counselor, SCORE America First Credit Union opened a branch at 10965 Lavender Hill Drive, Suite 190, Las Vegas. Patti Sheire is branch manager. The Women’s Council of Realtors Las Vegas honored the top 25 Women in Real Estate. Honorees were Nora Aguirre, Mary Baca, Dani Bald, Jillian Batchelor, Michelle Bush, Leslie Carver, Delinda Crampton, Ellen Fahr, Laura Harbison, Tamara Heidel, Valentina Herzog, Genesis Jameson, Melissa Machat, Michelle Manley, Trish Nash, Joanna Piette, Mary Preheim, Joyce Reed, Kristen Routh-Silberman, Shari Sanderson, Robin Smith, Iryna Sysenko, Cheryl Van Elsis, Diane Varney and Brandy White Elk. Simmons Group Nevada Managing Partner Amy
For the third year in a row, the Las Vegas division of Anthony & Sylvan Pools won the 2015 Super Service Award in the Pool Sales, Construction and Installation category for Angie’s List. Cigar Beer Mart, 3650 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 2, Las Vegas, signed with U-Haul to offer trucks, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes. Right Now Air, a provider of residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning services in Las Vegas, unveiled its newly designed website at rightnowair.com. Conn’s HomePlus store is open at 120 S. Rainbow Expressway, Las Vegas. Hospitals that have been recognized as “Leaders in LGBT Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation include: Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Desert Hope Treatment Center, Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center, Solutions Recovery, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, University Medical Center and Valley Hospital Medical Center. Essence Vegas opened its third location: 4300 E. Sunset Road, Suite A3, Henderson. HealthInsight is carrying out a four-year model to improve care for nursing facility residents in Nevada and Colorado. The model was launched with approximately $17 million in funding. It is Phase 2 of the Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations Among Nursing Facility Residents, which HealthInsight’s Admissions and Transitions Optimization Program has been working on for the past four years. The Bonnie Lane Elder Housing Apartments, built by Accessible Space Inc., was dedicated at 2047
Bonnie Lane. The facility won the National Community Development Association’s Audrey Nelson award. The building includes 14 fully wheelchairaccessible apartment units with custom-designed, oversized wheel-in showers, roll-under counters and cooktops, touch-activated faucets, powerassist entry doors, accessible washers and dryers, adjustable closet shelves and accessible electrical devices, including counter-edge outlets and oven/ fan controls. The city of Las Vegas renamed one block of Baltimore Avenue “Bob Stupak Avenue” on April 6, the late Stupak’s birthday. The section of the street is between Las Vegas Boulevard and Fairfield Avenue. Signs for the street were paid for by the Stupak family trust. Research Strategy Group International opened an office at 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 500, Las Vegas. Spearmint Rhino Las Vegas broke ground on a 17,000-square-foot expansion. The Nevada Department of Agriculture’s southern headquarters is open at 2300 E. St. Louis Ave., Las Vegas. Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas is the first certified Porsche classic dealer in the United States. Community Ambulance, a locally owned and operated ambulance company, took over approximately 150 square miles of Clark County as the primary, private EMS provider following County Commission approval in January. Community Ambulance has taken over 911 emergency services for the area. Community Ambulance also added 70 employees. The Birthday Suit, a waxing salon, opened a location at 3700 S. Hualapai Way, Suite 103, Las Vegas. Elysian at the District has selected One7 Communications as its agency of record for public relations and marketing campaigns. Bravo Pawn Systems relocated its headquarters to 1865 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas. Men’s clothing retailer Him is open at Las Vegas South Premium Outlets. Nineteen businesses from Southern Nevada have been nominated for the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award — the highest recognition given by the Defense Department to employers providing support for citizens serving in the National Guard and Reserve. They are AECOM, Allegiant Travel Co., College of Southern Nevada, Craig Road Animal Hospital, Greatful Pet Animal Clinic, Hamilton Orthodontics, JT3, KO Nevada LLC, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, MGM Resorts International, Monte Carlo, Nikkoso Cyro Inc., NV Energy, PAE, Solar City, Southwest Steel, Southwest Truck Driving, VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and Walmart. Competitor Group selected Xpert Exposition Services as the exclusive general service contractor for the Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon Series, which boasts more than 30 road race events around the globe. Me Gusta Tacos opened in the District at Green Valley Ranch. Sake Rok is open at 3786 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Kone acquired the service and repair business of Suburban Elevator Co.
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Q&A with jeff grace
‘I’m always excited to see what comes next’ Jeff Grace, a graduate of Clark High School and UNLV, founded the IT service company NetEffect in 2002 and merged it with Dave Rounds’ UptimeLV in 2014. The firm, Grace says, has seen a “dramatic increase in the number of businesses interested in leveraging Office 365 for email, collaboration, data security, etc.” true of the past 10 years, and I see no reason why it wouldn’t be true going forward. I enjoy what I do, and wouldn’t change it.
What is the best business advice you’ve received? I’m a giant fan of Patrick Lencioni’s books and his emphasis on organizational health. His advice for continually cultivating cohesiveness, simplicity, trust and clarity is something I strive to remember and align myself with continually. In business, most folks focus on more, smarter, faster, better, etc. — which is important, of course — but Lencioni’s approach, while counterintuitive at times, is pure gold.
What is your dream job, outside of your current field? I’d love to be a personal trainer or yoga teacher. I love to exercise, and I am continually learning more in that arena. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? Las Vegas is hard to beat, but I’d love to live in Northern Italy. I like the climate, the food, the history and architecture, and the people. And you can get from there to most places in Europe quickly and easily.
If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? I’d make our public school system best-in-class. It’s fallen so far since I went to school here, and our struggling school system holds our community back in many ways. What has been your most exciting professional project to date? Building NetEffect has been a continual source of excitement and pride for the past 13 years. I feel blessed and honored to be where I am, and I’m always excited to see what comes next. I get most excited in seeing people at NetEffect grow and succeed, and knowing I played a part in that. You’ve been working in technology for 17 years. What are the biggest changes that you have noticed in the industry? The changes in technology are astounding, and continue to amaze me. I think back to the days of connecting to the Internet with a modem, then DSL, and now our cellphones connect to the Internet at frighteningly fast speeds. Internet speeds and cloud computing are the two biggest changes that stand out for me, along with the dark side of technology: hacking and cyberterrorism. You converged businesses with UptimeLV founder Dave Rounds in 2014. What was it about the business and his skills that made you want to partner with him? Dave Rounds is an exemplary human being. He’s impeccable with his
Jeff Grace, CEO of NetEffect, poses in his office with Rags, his Shih-Tzu. (STEVE MARCUS/Staff)
word, he has an unsurpassed work ethic and he’s really smart. He and I have very complementary attributes; I prefer business development and dreaming big, and Dave is incredible at integrating all facets of the business and tying it all together. How essential is it for gaming and hospitality industries to have a strong IT team and technology relationship? IT is crucial for almost every organization and industry, and gaming and hospitality is no exception. In 2012, NetEffect received the first gaming license ever granted to an IT service provider, and this license allows us to participate in the support and management of Gaming Control Board-regulated IT systems. What are you reading right now? I’m re-reading Patrick Lencioni’s “The Advantage” along with “The Four Agreements,” by Don Miguel Ruiz. I listen to them on audible.com; it’s a perfect way to get great content while driving or working out at the gym. I find that much more relaxing
than sitting down with a book. What do you do after work? I have two children, ages 3 and 5, so I spend a lot of time with them and my awesome wife. We spend a lot of time at Lifetime Fitness, working out and doing fun stuff with our kids. Our daughter recently started mastering the rock wall. Blackberry, iPhone or Android? Android! The thought of using an iPhone fills me with dread! Describe your management style. I think one’s management style is hard to define since different situations call for different responses. Overall, I think I give clear directions and make it clear to people that I’m invested in their success, and that an integral part of my job is to help them overcome obstacles to be more successful. Where do you see yourself and your company in 10 years? I see myself doing the same thing, only bigger and better. That’s been
Whom do you admire? I admire anyone who has strength of character. I learned many years ago to minimize the importance of personality, and instead focus on a person’s ability to be authentic, kind, trustworthy, and stand up for what they believe. I admire my friends, family members, coworkers, and many local business leaders and colleagues. What is your biggest pet peeve? Dishonesty of any kind, even slight. Where do you like to go for business lunches? I’m a bit of a foodie, so I’ll go just about any place. My favorites are DW Bistro and Tommy Bahama’s. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I struggle with being impatient. I usually want to see results more quickly than are possible, so I’d definitely welcome more patience. What is something people might not know about you? After graduating from UNLV in the ’90s, I lived out of a backpack for seven months, traveling throughout Europe, India and Nepal. When riding a motorcycle in India, you must drive on the left and yield to elephants!
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by the numbers
$13.90
All-time low for price per share for Twitter. The stock hit the low point this month, down from a high of $69 in 2014.
$700,000
Approximate amount that Cantor Sports Book of Las Vegas is alleged to have underpaid to more than 20,000 winners on sports and race parlay bets. The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a complaint that seeks a $100,000 penalty for each of six counts and disciplinary action against the license.
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Number of libraries in the Clark County School District that are managed by someone other than a certified librarian.
$2,054,744 Amount Notre Dame paid former football coach Charlie Weis last year, roughly $430,000 more than it paid its current football coach, Brian Kelly. Weis was fired in 2009, and under the contract he signed, his final paycheck from the university is due next year. The sum of the payments made to him since he was fired will be $18,966,867, according to federal tax filings released by Notre Dame.
$5,043
Fair-market monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, according to a report from personal-finance site SmartAsset. A person would need to earn about $216,000 a year to live comfortably with such a rent bill.
100 million
Number of hours of video watched daily on Facebook feeds, according to the company.
9.8 million
Number of shares of Apple stock recently purchased by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, which traditionally invests in more stable, tried-and-true ventures and avoids technology companies.
Angela Pettit and her father, Dan, started Azzurre Spirits in 2014. They sell vodka and gin made with such ingredients as apples, grapes and sugar cane. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
‘Vodka and gin don’t have to be so rough’ azzurre sprits
Dan Pettit: Azzurre Spirits is a unique ultra-premium vodka and gin brand made with no artificial ingredients. Typically, vodkas and gins are distilled from grains or potatoes and therefore require multiple distillations or filtrations, whereas Azzurre is minimally distilled to preserve the true character of the spirit.
which yields a higher quality than can be achieved with large-volume column stills. AP: My background is in fitness, and I care a great deal, like many others, about what I put into my body. Fruits are a cleaner core ingredient and by not using corn, we are staying away from GMOs.
Who are your customers?
Do you plan to open physical store in the future?
Describe your business.
Phone: 702-330-4810 Email: sales@azzurrespirits.com Website: azzurrespirits.com Owned/operated by: Dan and Angela Pettit In business since: 2014
Angela Pettit: We feel like Azzurre’s customers are fit, fun and full of life. Our customers care about quality. We’re also popular among bartenders and mixologists; the flavor of the spirit they choose affects the quality of their drinks. What’s it like being business partners with family?
DP: Being business partners with my daughter is special, and I love having Angela there for support and to lean on when making business decisions. It is exciting to see her grow in her career and be able to share this with her. AP: Being business partners with my dad is fun, easy and rewarding. I’m lucky to be able to learn from such a successful businessman. Why did you decide to use fruits and sugar cane in your product instead of wheat or grains?
DP: After researching the different methods involved in making vodka, and trying to figure out why new companies are doing more distillations or more filtering, a solution dawned on us. Other brands were distilling and filtering their spirits more to remove something they didn’t want. Our research demonstrated that a blend of apples, grapes and sugar cane would yield a smooth, and also gluten-free, product. We also use Alembic stills to finish the product,
DP: Yes, that is in the works. What’s the most important part of your job?
DP: The most important part of our job is to keep everything moving in the right direction. This entails coordinating the sales, legal and production efforts, and making sure we are proactively looking for new outlets and ways to get our product placed. AP: It’s important to convey to customers that vodka and gin don’t have to be so rough. There is a way to enjoy a clean, smooth spirit that you don’t have to cover up with juices and syrups. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
DP: Trying to get Azzurre into the largest stores, restaurants, hotels, etc., is not impossible, but very difficult to do when up against larger producers and products. What is the best part about doing business here?
AP: We are able to connect with our local market and promote within the community, which makes it great to have our business based here. We like to support local businesses, events and mixologists.
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guest column: municipalities to amend or terminate s the Southern Nevada comRebecca Miltenberger existing development agreements. mercial real estate industry and Alisa Nave-Worth The passage of Assembly Bill 125 recontinues to emerge from the formed Chapter 40 of the Nevada Revised Great Recession, with that Statutes and substantially altered future comes new legal challenges for real estate construction defect litigation. Among other developers. Mothballed projects are being significant changes, homeowners associations are no longer sold, and new owners are inheriting projects designed in a permitted to bring construction defect claims on behalf of all different economic environment. Recent changes in the law owners, other than for defects to common areas. This change will affect how dormant projects are redeveloped. in the law may make condominiums and residential-commerReal estate development includes a variety of entitlements, cial mixed-use projects more viable in the future. which lapse if projects are abandoned or extensions are not obLate in the real estate boom, several condominium projtained. Many development entitlements were not maintained ects were designed but many were shelved or constructed when developers abandoned projects and lenders foreclosed and operated as multi-family complexes. As the market during the Great Recession. Off-site improvements were comshifts, developers may look to convert such complexes back menced and abandoned or never started. In many instances, to condominiums. If the complex was designed and entitled these improvements remain outstanding obligations that as a condominium, successor developers may not need to obwill need to be completed by future developers. As successor tain approval of new condominium maps. Additionally, units developers acquire already entitled land, it is imperative that previously rented to tenants that are then sold to condominthey understand the existing entitlements and whether lapsed ium buyers, in some instances, may not be classified as a new entitlements can be renewed. Extensions often include new residence under Nevada law, thereby potentially limiting a conditions consistent with current requirements and standeveloper’s construction-defect liability. dards, which can be time-consuming and costly. The revitalization of dormant projects in Southern NeAlternatively, redesigning a dormant project can be chalvada presents unique challenges and benefits to real estate lenging depending on the current state of construction, size developers, but is essential to the continued growth of the or originally intended use of the project. commercial real estate market in Southern Nevada. The passage of Senate Bill 66 last year revised Chapter Rebecca Miltenberger and Alisa Nave-Worth are attorneys 278 of the Nevada Revised Statutes governing development at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. agreements. The changes intend to make it easier for local
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From homelessness to captain of homebuilding industry, Canarelli has seen it all in Las Vegas By eli segall Staff Writer
Larry Canarelli spent his childhood in poverty, living in a tent alongside a river, in an orphanage, in shacks, and sleeping on a fold-out chair. But he’s long had an entrepreneurial bent and a strength for numbers. And over the course of more than 30 years, he’s built a Las Vegas homebuilding empire. Canarelli founded American West Homes in 1984 and has built more than 17,000 homes in the valley through the company. In a market dominated by out-of-state, publicly traded companies, American West is the only privately held, locally based builder among the area’s top sellers. Builders closed 6,800 new-home sales in 2015 in Clark County. American West was No. 6 with 451 closings, and the next-closest private builder was Jim Rhodes’ Harmony Homes, which was No. 13 with 161 sales, said Dennis Smith, founder of Las Vegasbased Home Builders Research. Canarelli owns land throughout the valley for more homes, as well as thousands of acres outside Las Vegas in Pahrump, Mesquite and Boulder City. He doesn’t have a timeline for developing the land in Mesquite and wouldn’t say what his plans are for Boulder City. But he says he aims to develop a 4,400-home community in Pahrump and open model homes there by spring 2018. Like other builders, Canarelli was hit hard by last decade’s housing bust and recession. His company went from selling 1,000 homes a year in the early 2000s to around 100 during the downturn, and his American West Development Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in 2012, claiming $55.4 million in assets and $207.7 million in liabilities, court records show. But Canarelli, who as a child read his grandmother’s books about mansions in Beverly Hills, Calif., stuck with it. “This is an instinct and a street-fight business, and you have to love it,” he says. The 69-year-old builder recently sat down with VEGAS INC in his office on Pilot Road, just south of McCarran International Airport. Edited excerpts: Tell us about your upbringing. I was born in Roseburg, Ore. My birth father was in the Coast Guard, and my mother lived in Oregon. She
Larry Canarelli is founder of American West Homes, which ranked sixth in Clark County last year with 451 closings. (bill hughes/file)
had already had a child, and I was born after they (Canarelli’s birth parents) got married. We lived in a tent on the Umpqua River. He was a laborer in the lumber camps (after leaving the Coast Guard). They had no money; we just lived on the river. Then we moved to California. My father worked in another logging camp, and we lived on a river. I was 1 or 2. My mother washed the sheets in the Merced River. We moved to the mountains and had a little cabin, a wood-cutter shack thing; we collected rain in a cistern. Then we moved down into the San Joaquin Valley. My dad was a laborer at a dairy. We had a little two-room shack. I guess we were no longer homeless. We had bunk beds, but I slept in a fold-out chair. We pumped the water with a little hand-pump out front. We had outside toilets, of course. Every morning we got a 2 1/2-gallon thing of milk. My dad left, and I never saw him again. I was around 5. My mother was 21 years old and had four children. She brought me to a Pentecostal orphanage voluntarily. We went to all the tent revivals in the early ’50s and went to church five times a week. That was the first time I had a real bathroom, in the orphanage. I was there about a year and a half.
Afterward, we moved around, rented houses. My mother met my stepfather, and we lived in this little one-bedroom house. There were seven of us; I had four sisters. We moved into town, and we lived close to the library. I used to go there every day, and the librarian took me under her wing. She let me check out two books a day, and I’d read two books a day. I was 7 or 8 at the time. I had been a little behind in school; the poor kids don’t get pushed, they don’t get as much attention in school. It’s just kind of how life is. Early on, did you notice you had an aptitude for certain subjects? When I was in third grade, I wasn’t even in the top reading groups. But that was the year they start pushing math, and I have a very high math aptitude. I’m extremely good with numbers, and the teachers realized I was smart. They worked with me, kept me after school. When you were growing up in the San Joaquin Valley, were you in a low-income area and everyone around you was struggling?
I don’t think so. It was a standalone city with a nice downtown. The area of town you live in, it really tells you what your status in life is. I was always really sensitive to not being one of the haves. My older sister, she and I basically raised our younger sisters. We were much older and had to take care of them. Sometimes we didn’t have anything for sandwiches, so we’d just have mustard. We never asked for help. When I was 9 years old, I got my first paper route, for the Fresno Bee. I’d read the paper and found a house in the classified ads. My mother worked a little bit as a waitress and had a tip jar; my stepfather was working at a feed store for $1.50 an hour. They called the guy from the ad and took me with them. They assumed the seller’s VA loan and bought the home; it was the 12th house I had lived in, a three-bedroom, onebath, 950 square feet. It was a typical subdivision like you’d see in the older Las Vegas areas. I got the paper route in there and ended up having 100 customers. I was always fairly entrepreneurial, even when I was little. When I was born, my last name was Graves. I started going by Canarelli when I was 9. That’s my stepfather’s name. He’s from Brooklyn. I was always going to go to college;
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it never really occurred to me that I wouldn’t. Fortunately, tuition was a lot less then, and I worked for people when I went to UCLA. I worked for this couple in Bel Air, every Saturday morning for four hours, $2 an hour. They liked me and paid my tuition the last three years of college. Not a huge thing — it was only $100 a quarter in those days. He also paid my tuition for graduate school. The man, George Page, came to L.A. from Nebraska when he was 14 or 15, saved every nickel, started Mission Pak, a dried-fruit business, and assembled all this land. Just a humble old guy. He built the Page Museum in L.A. I eventually went to work for a homebuilder in Santa Monica. It was a wonderful deal for me. In the 1973-74 recession, they let go of everybody ahead of me, so I was promoted to vice president in charge of marketing and sales. I had a pretty high profile as a real young guy. I wasn’t 30 yet. Metropolitan Development hired me in 1976 following the closure of that business. Metropolitan had one community in Las Vegas and one in Tucson, Ariz. I loved Las Vegas instantly. You could put your arms around it; it’s a big island. What was Las Vegas’ reputation at the time? What did you know about it before you came here? Like a lot of people, we knew about the Strip and not much more. There might not have been much more to know. Builders sold houses out of garages, so competing and doing great marketing and aggressive floors plans was a piece of cake. It wasn’t too competitive here? It wasn’t. When the market was good, everybody sold everything; when the market was bad, nobody sold anything. There wasn’t very much sophistication. Builders didn’t merchandise; they furnished models a little bit, but it was really basic. Their salesmen wore leisure suits and were extremely casual; there was no follow-up with prospective buyers. It was just really seat-of-the-pants. I started working here in 1976 and bought all the land for Metropolitan. By 1979, we were the biggest builder in the state. From ’81 to ’83, it was very difficult. Mortgage rates were over 18 percent, and you had to figure out how to sell houses. In 1982, we did 237 closings, and just one other builder had more than 100 closings. There was a terrible national recession. Still, the company wanted me to move here to establish a stand-alone division. I didn’t really want to leave Manhattan Beach and Beverly Hills and that lifestyle, but in the end, I didn’t have any choice. But I knew that as soon as I got here, I’d leave the company and do my own thing. By 1984, I left and started American West. We were the biggest builder here by 1986. We had 667 closings that year. There had been a lot of publicly traded builders here, but they would come and go. They couldn’t keep their
division presidents off the Strip and in tune with what they were sent here to do. They’d come out and gamble and party? They’d get distracted at the very least, because of all the gambling and partying. They wouldn’t throw their lives away, but it was hard. Then KB Home came in the early ’90s, and D.R. Horton came in ’93. Everybody got established and started competing. It was highly competitive through the mid- to late ’90s. What did you notice in the peak bubble years last decade that you thought wasn’t normal? When you have your pricing meeting, and we had one every week, every one of the communities had taken 10 deposit checks. It was unreal. Your marketing people would show you that the public builders around you had just raised their prices by $60,000, so to stay even we could raise our prices by $60,000. We raised our prices enough that we could buy more land, but we were far behind the other builders in our pricing. We made a huge amount of money, but as a result of not raising prices so high, we had less foreclosures in our communities than any other builder in Las Vegas. All of our communities have a lot of grass turf in the front yards, so even if there were foreclosures, when you drove down the street, you couldn’t see that the house was abandoned. Did a lot of people abandon the homes you had sold them? In a 20-house cul-de-sac of ours, I don’t think it would be uncommon to see two or three empty houses during the recession. But it was not uncommon to see 15 or 18 empty houses in other cul-de-sacs. It was enough to scare you, even as the eternal optimist that I am. One thing I’ve read about you is you’re particularly good at buying land. Can you talk about your landbuying strategy and how much you own today? I do assemble land; the larger the pieces we can assemble, the nicer the communities we can make. I’ve raised all four of my children here, they’ve all gone to public schools. That’s all part of being ingrained into the fabric and culture of Las Vegas — you coach baseball, you coach soccer, you know the families. You just have a huge advantage on where people want to live and what they want to do. I know almost every single piece of land in town, and I know what that land was 10, 20 and 30 years ago. I’ve been immersed in this. I wasn’t going down to casinos and gambling or going to shows 30 years ago; I was driving around looking at communities and coaching and knowing what’s going on in our city.
Hsieh-backed apartment project kicks off construction downtown By eli segall Staff Writer
With new bars, restaurants and retailers, downtown Las Vegas’ Fremont Street has come a long way in recent years from a history of drugs, prostitution and blight. It still lags other big cities’ urban cores, but an ingredient that many people see as crucial to Fremont’s revival is taking shape: new housing. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s Downtown Project, which has been fueling Fremont’s comeback, and the Wolff Co., an Arizona-based apartment investment firm, held a news conference this month to unveil the name of their five-story, 231-unit rental complex and to celebrate its groundbreaking. The 1.3-acre project, dubbed Fremont9, is at the southeast corner of Fremont and 9th streets, next to Atomic Liquors and two blocks east of the retail and eatery complex Downtown Container Park, another Hsieh-backed development. Fremont9 is slated to include 15,000 square feet of retail, as well as a “hip resident lounge,” a resort-style pool, quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances, developers said. Site work is underway, but nothing vertical is built. The investors aim to finish in the second quarter of 2017, said Nate Carlson, a vice president of development for Wolff. Fremont9 comes as Las Vegas’ apartment market heats up with rising rents, shrinking vacancies and increased construction. Investors are mostly building along the 215 Beltway in southwest Las Vegas and Henderson. Despite downtown’s popularity with younger adults, a key source of renters, apartment developers are largely avoiding the neighborhood. Among other things, it’s easier and cheaper to build in the valley’s outer rings; Fremont Street lacks a full-service supermarket; and downtown remains laced with vagrants, vacant lots and boarded-up buildings. John Curran, Downtown Project’s real estate portfolio manager, said it’s something of a “pioneering neighborhood,” and that a project there needs developers who can see what downtown would be “in a few years, rather than where it is today.” Carlson, for one, said “a lot of people don’t understand how amazing” it is on Fremont Street east of the casino-packed, canopy-covered Fremont Street Experience, and that when his group saw “what this place can become, we were very interested” in developing a project. Fremont9’s average rental rates are expected to be around $1,000 to $1,100 per month, with units ranging from 500 to 1,200 square feet, Carlson said. In the Las Vegas area, the average asking rent in the first quarter was $918, according to New York-based research firm Reis Inc. “We have been waiting so long for residences downtown, and to have them be available for people not of the highest income ... it’s just really exciting,” Mayor Carolyn Goodman said.
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Panel discusses merits of allowing wagering on video gaming events By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
State leaders and regulators recently explored whether Nevada could allow wagering on e-sports, a growing industry of video game competitions that attracts millennials and is expected to bring in $1.9 billion by 2018. During a meeting of the Nevada Gaming Policy Committee — a panel that included Gov. Brian Sandoval, regulators and casino executives — topics such as daily fantasy sports, e-sports, skills-based gaming and online gaming were discussed. The popularity of the video game industry could bring significant economic development if regulators agreed to take wagers on games. “We can’t be trapped in a 40-year-old paradigm,” Sandoval said of current gaming regulations. Over the past few years, gaming companies in Nevada have increasingly embraced the e-sports industry. The Downtown Grand has an e-sports lounge, a Beijing-based firm is looking to build esports arenas here and an e-sports league recently had its championships at the 12,000-seat Mandalay Bay Events Center. Many e-sports tournaments are contested before large crowds — hence, the desire to place a wager. Wagering on these events is not allowed in Nevada, but it is permitted by international sports books, including in the United Kingdom. Before Nevada opens the gates to wagering here, committee members said the state must consider the integrity of matches. Important policy questions include how leagues are regulated and policed, how games are standardized and whether those who engage in e-sports could be classified as professional athletes. “Where’s the hammer?” Tony Alamo, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission, asked of the industry’s ability to punish those who violate rules. Craig Levine, CEO of match organizer Electronic Sports League, said most issues could be avoided by standardizing machines, taking anti-doping measures (gamers use Adderall to enhance their concentration) and using data to avoid match fixing. The league launched a worldwide association to better organize matches and advocate for best practices in e-sports. “We’ve tried to be very proactive,”
Levine said. Officials appeared open to categorizing e-sports as a professional sport. One retired e-sports player, Jonathan Wendel, who goes by the handle “Fatal1ty” and was featured on “60 Minutes,” gave testimony outlining his regimen for practicing and staying alert. Art Manteris, vice president of race and sports operations at Station Casinos, likened it to the training and preparation undertaken by race car drivers. Manteris, who expressed interested in e-sports betting, asked the committee to weigh whether it was a sport. If regulators decided that were the case, e-sports betting could be permitted without any additional policy or regulatory approval. “It very well may be that it is an athletic event,” Sandoval said. There appears to be some momentum in that direction. The U.S. State Department has issued professional athlete visas to e-sports players, and international sports books treat e-sports as athletic events. A more difficult policy issue for the committee might be the regulation of esports betting on a poker model, where players compete against one another. That is not done at any brick-and-mortar casino. Two analysts presented testimony to the committee on the future of online gaming. Nevada allows online gaming only for poker, whereas New Jersey has allowed online-gaming providers to add casino games to their offerings. Michael Cohen, an executive at Caesars Interactive Entertainment Inc., said online gaming had been key to attracting millennials. Both Cohen and MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said the digital technology was not in conflict with their brick-and-mortar businesses. Online gaming revenue in Nevada has been lackluster because of the low number of people playing here. To spur activity, the state signed an agreement last year with Delaware that allowed gamblers in each state to play each other. Sandoval expressed interest in a similar deal with New Jersey but said that state has expressed unwillingness to sign a deal. “I would like nothing better than to have an agreement with New Jersey,” he said. “I’ve never understood why there’s a reluctance to do that.”
Despite legal setback, group to keep battling Nevada’s commerce tax By megan messerly Staff Writer
A conservative group isn’t giving up its fight to repeal a tax passed by the 2015 Legislature, despite a major blow dealt to its efforts this month by the Nevada Supreme Court. In a ruling focusing on a petition circulated last fall by the group, RIP Commerce Tax, justices concluded that a summary accompanying the petition did not adequately explain how repealing Nevada’s new commerce tax would affect the state budget. One of the main proponents of the anti-tax initiative, state Controller Ron Knecht, said the court didn’t understand the nuances of the issue as well as the trial court judge, who ruled in the group’s favor. In their opinion, the justices wrote that “even though the tax’s disapproval will necessarily unbalance the budget approved by the Legislature in 2015 … the (accompanying summary, known as a description of effect) makes no mention whatsoever of this critical requirement.” They added that the current description is “deceptive” for not identifying “the practical ramifications” of what repealing the tax would mean. The commerce tax, which applies to businesses that generate more than $4 million each year in revenue in the state, was one portion of an omnibus tax plan passed by the Legislature in 2015. The commerce tax and other tax measures passed by the Legislature allowed the state to allocate extra money to K-12 education in Nevada in its 2015-17 budget. The way the tax is structured, the money it generates is allocated to be spent during the current fiscal year, but isn’t collected until after the end of the fiscal year. That means the first round of the tax will be collected in August — which the ballot measure wouldn’t be able to stop, because voters won’t weigh in until November. The second round will be collected in August 2017. Knecht argues that because the Legislature will meet before the second round is collected, it could fix the budget hole that a repeal would create. “Our point is that there is zero effect in this biennium,” Knecht said. “There’s no hole in the budget.” “By ignoring the significant effect the referendum would have on the balanced budget mandate, the description of effect suggests that no such effect exists and is thus materially misleading,” Justice Nancy Saitta wrote. “As a result, the petition’s signers have been both deceived and misled.” Proponents of the repeal initiative have contended that argument ignores the way budgets are put together. Knecht also suggested that the lower court judge, James Wilson, had a better understanding of the case. “Judge Wilson had read and understood everything and, quite frankly, he was able to see through the budget process,” Knecht said. “For some reason (the Supreme Court) decided to reverse the trial court even though the trial court judge obviously had done all the homework and knew the facts and details better.” Knecht and other opponents of the commerce tax are considering their options. Under Nevada court rules, the Supreme Court may rehear or reconsider the matter under a limited set of circumstances. Another option Knecht suggested is going back to the lower court to come up with new language for the description and to start collecting the signatures from scratch — since the court invalidated the 20,000 they had collected thus far. RIP Commerce Tax worked with Americans For Prosperity for weeks to gather signatures. Knecht said he retained some hope that gathering enough signatures would be possible before the June 21 deadline.
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‘We need over 2,000 physicians just to be average’ nursing and business administration, launched its College of Medicine in 2013 and recently received an accreditation visit for its doctor of medicine program. If everything goes as hoped, the institution will receive its accreditation in June and stay on course to enroll its first class of M.D. students in the fall of 2017. That’s the same target date set by UNLV’s new School of Medicine, which was established with $27 million in state funding approved by lawmakers in June 2015. As with UNLV, Roseman’s goal is to help reduce a statewide physician shortage in practically every discipline. Christopher So, left, assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences, looks at “In comparison to the national av- protein levels in cancer cells with research student Todd Nagamine at the Roseman erage of number of physicians per University of Health Sciences’ research lab. (STEVE MARCUS/staff) 100,000 population, in Clark County Coffman said. we need over 2,000 physicians just The Veteran’s to be average,” said Dr. Mark Penn, About Roseman BSN program is founding dean of the Roseman ColUniversity of supported by a lege of Medicine and chancellor of the Health Sciences $1 million feduniversity’s Summerlin campus. “Our n Founded: 1999 eral grant and College of Medicine will help meet this n Enrollment: 1,394 provides support need.” n Total number of graduates: and services to Penn said Roseman would take coffman 3,151 as of June 2015 veterans wishing steps before, during and after the medto pursue nursing careers. Together, ical school opens, developing “pipeline n Employees: 530 as of Feb. 1, 2016 these programs are graduating nurses programs before students are admitready to be employed at area hospitals. ted to medical school, creating a medin Campuses: Henderson, Summerlin and South Jordan, Utah “By listening to community partcal school curriculum that is embedners, examining health care deficiended in our neighborhoods, and helping n Academic programs: College cies and thoughtfully planning and exour hospitals develop more opportuniof Medicine, College of Dental Medicine, College of Pharmacy, ecuting the creation of new programs, ties for graduate medical education.” College of Nursing, RN to BSN, the university has been able to address Doctors tend not to move far from master of business administrasome of Southern Nevada’s greatest the state in which they did their traintion health care needs,” Penn said. ing, Penn said. To him and his coln For more information: Visit It is this responsiveness that leagues, increasing the number of phyroseman.edu or call 702-990prompted Roseman to begin assessing sicians through the medical schools is 4433 (Henderson campus) the need for a medical school about six important, but so is developing resior 702-802-2841 (Summerlin years ago. dency programs. campus) “In 2011, we assembled a committee Renee Coffman, president and cothat consisted of external community founder of Roseman, said the curriculeaders and experts, as well as internal lum was crafted with input from the including our partners in health care, staff to conduct a feasibility study to community to “produce the doctors and developed new programs to fill determine community need and unithat best meet the unique needs of those needs.” versity readiness,” Coffman said. Southern Nevada.” An example is the establishment of That study led to Roseman UniverIt’s an approach Roseman has taken its College of Nursing in 2006. sity’s board of trustees approving the since its establishment, when it was Roseman created an 18-month College of Medicine in fall 2013, and called the Nevada College of Pharmacy. bachelor of science in nursing degree soon after hiring Penn as founding program and a 16-month accelerdean. The college, a community-based ated bachelor of science in nursing ROSEMAN’S BEGINNINGS program, is housed at Roseman’s Sumprogram. The accelerated program “In the 1990s, like many areas of merlin Campus, which includes the features a hybrid on-site/online struchealth care, Nevada was suffering from 184,000-square-foot Ralph & Betty ture designed to accommodate people a severe shortage of pharmacists,” Engelstad Research Building and an wishing to make a career change. Coffman said. “At the time, Nevada adjacent 143,000-square-foot building This year, Roseman added a ninehad no pharmacy school.” that includes office and clinical facilimonth program for registered nurses Since enrolling its first class of docties. to receive a bachelor of science degree tor of pharmacy students in 2001, The College of Medicine has 40 facin nursing and a special program for Coffman said, the university “has lisulty members and staff, so far. veterans returning from military duty, tened to the needs of the community,
HIGH EXPECTATIONS Roseman’s approach to education, Penn says, is anchored in several core principles: high expectations for student achievement, the adoption of active learning approaches that result in deep learning and content mastery, early exposure to the profession and an emphasis on collaboration in learning and practice. “This model has proven its effectiveness with consistently positive outcomes on licensure examinations and career placements for graduates in pharmacy, nursing and dentistry,” Penn said. Roseman has made research and scholarly activity a core mission — and a major component of its strategic plan. The university hired several researchers after the closure of Nevada Cancer Institute in February 2013. Now part of the College of Medicine, their focus is on cancer, diabetes and obesity, as well as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. “We are fortunate to have exceptional research facilities at the Summerlin Campus ... that will help us grow and sustain medical research in the college and for the university’s other programs,” Penn said. Coffman said she and her colleagues had fielded questions about Roseman’s education model from other institutions — “typically from schools and organizations that embrace innovation and appreciate looking at best practices broadly so as to create a curriculum that is effective for students with varied learning styles.” Several institutions — pharmacy schools, in particular — have adopted all or parts of Roseman’s educational approach, she said. Ultimately, Coffman says, every program Roseman develops is based on community, state and regional health care needs. “As a nonprofit, private institution that is not supported by taxpayer dollars, we are very thoughtful when starting new programs, and a demonstrated need is the first thing we consider,” she said. The university’s size and structure also have allowed it to stay nimble. “Listening, acting and cutting through perceived obstacles, as well as the lack of a cumbersome bureaucracy, have allowed us to quickly respond and act on behalf of our community’s needs,” Coffman said.
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I AM A VETERAN AND THIS I IS AM A VETERAN MY VICTORY. AND THIS IS MY VICTORY. “My victory is being there for my family.” Veterans returning home face many challenges. With the right help, Brandon was able to transition back into family life. Every year, DAV helps more than one million veterans of all generations—connecting them to the health, disability, and financial benefits they’ve earned. Help support more victories for veterans. Go to DAV.org. “My victory is being there for my family.” Veterans returning home face many challenges. With the right help, Brandon was able to transition back into family life. Every year, DAV helps more than one million veterans of all generations—connecting them to the health, disability, and financial benefits
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Calendar of events TUESDAY, MAY 24 Network After Work Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $12 general admission; $15 includes first drink; $378 VIP; $103 All Access Location: Hard Rock Café, 4475 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit networkafterwork.com Unwind and socialize with professionals and entrepreneurs from a diverse mix of industries. Leading Millennials Time: 6 p.m. Cost: $21 Location: Leadership Excursion Co. Headquarters, 418 W. Mesquite Ave., Las Vegas Information: Visit leadershipexcursion.co Learn how to adjust to a different way of leading, how to find common ground and what you can do as a leader to adapt for the betterment of the team. BOMA May breakfast Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: $35 advance, $45 at the door for BOMA members; $40 advance, $45 at the door for nonmembers Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit BOMANevada.org Network over breakfast with members of the Building Owners and Managers Association and other like-minded business professionals.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Gaming Technology and iGaming mixer Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: $12, RSVP required Location: Mandalay Bay’s Foundation Room, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit hitechvegas.com Casino DMA, HiTech Vegas and Las Vegas Community Tech Fund present this exclusive event to bring together the gaming and technology community. CFMA monthly luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30 for CFMA members; $40 for nonmembers
Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call Anne at 702-493-1066 Network with members of the Construction Financial Management Association and other similarly vested business professionals. AITP May mixer Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 for AITP members; $20 for nonmembers Location: Neche Restaurant and Ultra Lounge, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit aitp.org Network with the Association of IT Professionals and other technology professionals. One drink will be provided with appetizers upon entry.
THURSDAY, MAY 26 ULI Nevada panel discussion Time: 3-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Visit nevada.uli.org Join the Urban Land Institute Nevada for a panel discussion on redevelopment followed by a walking tour of downtown Henderson and a mixer at the new Lovelady Brewery. Networking mixer Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $15 for Henderson Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins; RSVP by May 25 Location: Gaudi Bar inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Information: Call Donna at 702-565-8951 Business professionals can expand their network and business. VYP Bigwig Lunch Time Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Call Danica at 702-586-3834 Beverly Jackson, vice president of social media and content strategy at MGM Resorts Interna-
tional, will speak on “Building a Social Media Machine.” This event is exclusive to Vegas Young Professionals members, but joining VYP is free. Auction Boot Camp Time: 4-5 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Haines & Krieger Realty, 8985 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 370, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-1616 This workshop will provide information and tools to help agents and investors succeed at trustee sale auctions.
FRIDAY, MAY 27 May CommunityCation luncheon Time: 1-4 p.m. Cost: Free Location: The Innevation Center, 6795 S. Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-444-1111 Jason Cabrera of McCarran International Airport will be the featured speaker.
TUESDAY, MAY 31 TOBY training workshop luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: RBM Building Services Inc., 6295 S. Pearl St., Suite 200, Las Vegas Information: Email kimberly@bomanevada.org Learn how to enter and be selected for the Building Owners and Managers Association’s TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) contest.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2 Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber members; $25 nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins; RSVP by May 31 Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call Bill at 702-209-3967 Learn how to negotiate a contract, including what you can and should negotiate, as well as important terms used in contracts.
Conventions
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Public Housing Authorities Directors Association annual convention and exhibition
Planet Hollywood
May 22-31
700
RECon
Las Vegas Convention Center
May 23-25
36,000
Bick International - Coin, Currency, Jewelry and Stamp Expo
Orleans
May 27-29
1,000
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Electronic Components and Technology Conference
Cosmopolitan
May 28-June 5
600
Gem & Lapidary Dealers Association Gem & Jewelry Show
Mirage
May 30-June 2
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Records and Transactions Bid Opportunities May 23 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for e-certified mail Clark County, 604089 Chetan Champaneri at chetanc@ clarkcountynv.gov
May 25 2:15 p.m. Traffic signal system at Buffalo Drive and Mountains Edge Parkway Clark County, 604064 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Pebble Park: Pebble Road landscape buffer Clark County, 604078 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 10 a.m. UMC 2040 building (Floors 3 and 4) tenant improvement project University Medical Center, 2016-04 Veronica Kammier at veronica. kammier@umcsn.com
Brokered transactions Sales $1 million for 5,000 square feet, retail Address: 5960 S. Fort Apache Rd, Las Vegas 89148 Landlord: Arshan LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: Dunn-Edwards Corp. Tenant agent: Bruce Heathcote of Lee & Associates $750,000 for 8,690 square feet, industrial Address: 2645 Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas 89032 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Lisa Hauger and Tim Behrendt of Sun Commercial Real Estate Tenant: Mohsenin Family Trust and Michael Grant Tenant agent: Did not disclose $2.3 million for 10,480 square feet, retail Address: 700 E. Naples, Las Vegas 89119 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Roy Fritz, Jessica Cegavske and David Livingston of Sun Commercial Real Estate Tenant: LBM Investments Tenant agent: Maha Odeh of Regal Properties $2.3 million, retail
Address: 785 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89032 Landlord: RREF II-KI Promenade Landlord agent: Lauren Tabeek of Cushman & Wakefield/Commerce Tenant: Virat Tenant agent: Les Eisinga of Northcap Commercial $1,167,480 for 9,729 square feet, industrial Address: 5895 W. Wigwam Ave., Las Vegas 89139 Landlord: MCA Wigwam LLC Landlord agent: Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty Tenant: Flip For Me Gymnastics Inc. Tenant agent: Did not disclose $760,000 for 4,090 square feet, office Address: 157 E. Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas 89119 Landlord: CAPNA Holdings LLC Landlord agent: Dean Willmore and Chelsy Cardin Tenant: Primo Properties LLC Tenant agent: Dean Willmore and Chelsy Cardin $591,000 for 4,925 square feet, industrial Address: 6635 Badura Ave., Suite A-2, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: Castillo LLC Landlord agent: Suzette LaGrange and Kara Walker Tenant: B Dragon Corp. Tenant agent: Did not disclose $570,000 for 4,925 square feet, industrial Address: 6635 Badura Ave., Suite A-1, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: Peter Lik Badura LLC Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: Immersa Learning Network Tenant agent: Suzette LaGrange and Kara Walker
Leases $124,233 for 1,000 square feet, retail Address: 7575 S. Rainbow Blvd, Suite 103, Las Vegas 89139 Landlord: DM Rainbow LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: Lakhvir Kaur Hira dba John’s Smoke Shop Tenant agent: Did not disclose $204,000 for 3,600 square feet, industrial Address: 6280 S. Valley View Blvd., Suites 400 and 402, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: York Nevada Management Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: ATC Group Services Tenant agent: Richard Luciani and Tony Amato Avison Young
BUSINESS LICENSES Farid’s Cactus Cafe License type: Restaurant Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite G21, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Farids Boutique LLC Farm and Durango Investors License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 15565 Potomac Ridge Road, Las Vegas 92127 Owner: CPM International Inc. First Serve Realty License type: Real estate firm Address: 8921 W. Sahara Ave., Suite B, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Fadra K. Kyle Five Diamond Mobile Auto Spa License type: Automobile detailing Address: 2120 Pipeline Beach Court, Las Vegas 89081 Owner: Gunnar Osen Five Guys Burgers & Fries License type: Restaurant Address: 2520 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: RMR5 Nevada LLC Five Star Tavern License type: Automated teller operator Address: 4402 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas 89130 Owner: Five Star Gaming Inc.
Haberman, Diane License type: Real estate sales Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Diane Haberman
License type: Professional services - medical Address: 8861 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 230, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: James Q. Del Rosso
Handcraftivity License type: General retail sales Address: 2901 W. Washington Ave., Suite M105, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Claudia McHugh and Oral McHugh
Jerri Barlow License type: Real estate sales Address: 8548 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Jerri Barlow
Happy Ice Cream 2 License type: Ice cream truck Address: 1100 Searles Ave., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Jagjit Singh Harbor Co. License type: Temporary merchant Address: 7353 Eugene Ave., Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex and Kellogg Zaher Park, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Brennan Leleux Hartwell Nevada Properties License type: Business support Address: 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 290, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: PH Commercial LLC Healing Minds BHS License type: Professional services Address: 3670 N. Rancho Drive., Suite 105, Las Vegas 89130 Owner: Healing Minds Behavioral Health Services Inc.
Fleet 24 Truck Repair License type: Auto repair Address: 2092 Bliss Corner St., Henderson 89044 Owner: Patrick T. Choi
Health & Care Professional Network License type: Residential home care provider Address: 4850 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas 89103 Owner: Barbara Sierra
Flyboard Las Vegas License type: Retail Address: 4575 Dean Martin Drive, Henderson 89103 Owner: Flyboard Las Vegas
Health With Lex License type: Instruction services Address: 187 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite B172, Las Vegas 89123 Owner: Lex Frasure
Fund America License type: General retail sales Address: 2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 1170, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Arctic Island LLC
Hogs Heaven Barbeque License type: Restaurant Address: 1650 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson 89014 Owner: Hogs BBQ
Globalmed Home Health Care Service License type: Residential home care provider Address: 1610 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Yanelis Perez Garcia
Holly, Daniel License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 3702 S. Corpolo Ave., Henderson 89141 Owner: Daniel Holly
Gold Spike Hotel License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: LFDTP LLC Gypsy Cafe License type: Restaurant Address: 1512 S. Main St., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Evelyn Aguirre Devillegas
Il Chianti Italian Steak & Seafood License type: Restaurant Address: 72 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson 89012 Owner: Rodolfo Janeo J Carter Investigations License type: Professional services Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Ira Carter James Q. Del Rosso, DO
Joseph Ellis License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Joseph Ellis JTH Real Estate Services License type: Real estate Address: 1669 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 120, Henderson 89012 Owner: JTH Real Estate Services Just Because Bouquets License type: General retail sales Address: 8057 Mesquite Ranch St., Las Vegas 89113 Owner: Zachary Allred and Michelle Rambo Karen Petersen License type: Real estate sales Address: 2117 Alta Drive, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Karen Denise Petersen King & Associates CPAs Inc. License type: Professional services Address: 9230 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Jay King Kings Sausage License type: Restaurant Address: 2025 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89169 Owner: Jerry Kozielec KN Auto Glass License type: Auto Glass Repair Address: 535 Crony Ave., Henderson 89011 Owner: Ken Yosef Nissan Kyle Arbuckle License type: Real estate sales Address: 3658 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas 89130 Owner: Diverse Funding Group Kyle, Bryan D License type: Real estate sales Address: 8921 W. Sahara Ave., Suite B, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Bryan D. Kyle Lacoste License type: General retail sales Address: 555 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 3405, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Lacoste USA Lakes Dermatology License type: Professional services - medical
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Records and Transactions Address: 8861 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 290, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: F. Victor Rueckl Dermatology PLLC Link Canine Coaching License type: General services Address: 8325 Oasis Bloom St., Las Vegas 89085 Owner: Michelle Anthony Lipshutz & Wills Medical Group License type: Medical office Address: 1399 W. Galleria Drive, Suite 100, Henderson 89014 Owner: Lipshutz & Wills Medical Group Liquid Courage License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Jobo Enterprises Liquid Courage License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 400 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Jobo Enterprises Lonnie H. Warren Insurance Agency Inc. License type: Insurance agency Address: 8919 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 150, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Lonnie H. Warren Loyola Birds License type: General retail sales Address: 1560 N. Eastern Ave., Suite D-14A, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Yasel Loyola Marquez Lu, Guannan License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 6664 Coronado Crest Ave., Henderson 89139 Owner: Guannan Lu Lugo, Lirio License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 2649 Donna St., Suite A, Henderson 89030 Owner: Lirio Lugo Lynne Ann Hoffman License type: Real estate sales Address: 1120 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 130, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Lynne Hoffman Maddox Isaacson & Cisneros License type: Professional services Address: 11920 Southern Highlands Parkway, Las Vegas 89141 Owner: Troy Isaacson, Robert Maddox and Norberto Cisneros Magareeshi Productions License type: General retail sales Address: 57 Durango Station Drive, Las Vegas 89012 Owner: Margaret A. Verderame
Maharishi Foundation License type: Nonprofit Address: 8360 W. Sahara Ave 235, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Maharishi Foundation USA Marquez Mobile Detail License type: Automobile detailing Address: 1414 Firecrest Court, Las Vegas 89032 Owner: Jose Marqueza and Erica Ulloa Mehmet Kayhan Koksal License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd. 120, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Mehmet K. Koksal Miaojun (Ryan) Zhu License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Miaojun Zhu Michael Clifford Catapano License type: Real estate sales Address: 7465 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Michael C. Catapano Michael Desilva Jr. License type: Rental property Address: 2519 Carroll St., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Michael Desilva Michael R. Pontoni Management Group License type: Executive suites Address: 64 N. Pecos Road, Henderson 89074 Owner: Michael R. Pontoni Management Group Nevada Powersports License type: Repair Address: 1419 N. Boulder Highway, Suite C, Henderson 89011 Owner: Nevada Powersports On a Roll License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 640 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Dawn Mitchell Paint Party Night License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Paint Party Night PD Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3400 W. Desert Inn Road, Suite 10, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Maurice Stallworth
Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Perma Treat Las Vegas Phantom Fireworks License type: General retail sales Address: 4760 E. La Mancha Ave., Las Vegas 89115 Owner: Big Bear Fireworks Prestige Home Cleaning License type: Property maintenance Address: 3809 S. El Parque Ave., Henderson 89102 Owner: Prestige Home Cleaning Pro Auto Body License type: Garage Address: 2454 Losee Road, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Pro Auto Body Professional Cleaning Solutions License type: Property maintenance Address: 683 Vortex Ave., Henderson 89002 Owner: Briton Enterprises Rachael B. Sand License type: Professional services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Rachael B. Sand Raintree Real Estate License type: Real estate firm Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 320, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Robert Andrew Stahl Randall E. Canha License type: Real estate sales Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Edge Athletic Ravid & Associates License type: Automated teller operator Address: Did not disclose Owner: Ravid & Associates Reborn Bath Solutions License type: Contractor Address: 6625 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 106, Henderson 89118 Owner: Reborn Cabinets Renaissance Realty License type: Real estate firm Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Terry Young Residential Bancorp License type: Professional services Address: 231 W. Charleston Blvd., Suites 110 and 120, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Bill James III
Penelope’s K9 Embroidery License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jane Seda
Restoration Systems Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 153 N. Main St., Suite 104, Las Vegas 38017 Owner: Darral Simmons
Perma Treat License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 5115 Dean Martin Drive,
Robach Associates Ltd. License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose
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Owner: Skills on Wheels
Robert Benedict, LCSW License type: Professional services Address: 5440 W. Sahara Ave 202, Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Robert Benedict
SKS Contracting License type: Contractor Address: 4332 Snowy Egret Court, North Las Vegas 89084 Owner: SKS Contracting
Roberts Insurance Agency License type: Insurance agency Address: 2917 W. Washington Ave., Suite 1, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Gregory L. Roberts Robinson Steamers License type: Property maintenance Address: 236 Fullerton Ave., Henderson 89015 Owner: Robinson Steamers Rooter Man License type: Plumbing Address: 7645 Sierra Paseo Lane, Henderson 89128 Owner: Luft Heating & Air Conditioning Rustic Laundry Boutique License type: Clothing Retail Address: 2301 Fossil Canyon Drive, Henderson 89052 Owner: Rustic Laundry Boutique Sage Health Care License type: Professional services - medical Address: 10105 Banburry Cross Drive, Suite 130, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: J. Michele Lentz APN MSN LLC Saundra K. Ware License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: SKW Sherlock Estate Sales License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 1010 S. Legato Drive, Henderson 89123 Owner: Sherlock Estate Sales Shhhes License type: General retail sales Address: 800 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 124, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Amineh S. Bahnsen Silverado Dance Hall License type: Nightclub Address: 900 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson 89014 Owner: Silverado Dance Hall Simple ESG Recycling License type: Junk yard Address: 3383 Losee Road, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Simple Environmental Services Group Skills on Wheels License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 4725 Bell Canyon Court, North Las Vegas 89031
BUILDING PERMITS $4,600,000, tenant improvement 6900 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas SR Construction Inc. $1,600,000, commercial 8575 W. Centennial Parkway, Las Vegas LND Construction $1,504,705, commercial-new 11115 Apex Ruby Court, North Las Vegas AG Builders $785,000, commercial-alteration 4725 and 4729 Vandenberg Drive, North Las Vegas Job Builders $749,780, pool and/or spa 7240 Brook Crest Ave., Las Vegas Anthony & Sylvan Pools $620,000, tenant improvement 920 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson Burnett Haase Construction $500,000, commercial 8575 W. Centennial Parkway, Las Vegas LND Construction $350,000, commercial-remodel 11261 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Henderson Westar Architects $220,844, commercial-remodel 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Forte Specialty Contractors $202,503, residential-production 916 Pomander Point Place, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $202,282, residential-production 917 Pomander Point Place, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $200,000, single family residential 5272 Drifting Dunes Drive, Las Vegas JKL Development $196,016, residential-production 998 Fairway Hill St., Henderson Greystone Nevada $195,129, residential-production x2 2557 and 2565 Bridle Oaks Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $192,301, residential-production 996 Fairway Hill St., Henderson
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$173,115, residential-production x2 913 and 921 Pomander Point Place, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$139,512, residential-production 496 Wildflower Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada
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$138,306, single family-production 5527 Powell Prairie Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $138,306, single family-production 6747 Radiant Red Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $138,181, residential-production 1056 Blue Wine Court, Henderson Ryland Homes $137,294, residential-production 697 Tidal Flats St., Henderson KB Home Nevada $137,294, residential-production 1060 Blue Wine Court, Henderson Ryland Homes $136,906, residential-production 889 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada $134,440, single family-production 10520 Sparks Summit Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes
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$146,944, single family-production 12302 Terrace Verde Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada
$130,700, residential-new 2111 Demorest Ave., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes
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$130,585, residential-production 406 Highspot St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of
$120,271, residential-production 1117 Via Della Curia, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
$120,271, residential-production 412 Via San Remo Circle, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
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$119,273, residential-production 653 Rose Apple St., Henderson Greystone Nevada
$111,240, commercial-remodel 2360 Corporate Circle, Suite 280, Henderson Korte Co.
$118,103, residential-new 117 Morrestown Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $117,776, residential-model 3 Vicolo Sebino, Henderson Ryland Homes $116,112, residential-production 496 Sterling Falls Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada $115,373, residential-new 125 Morrestown Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $114,172, residential-production x3 482, 486 and 494 Barcarolle Lane, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $114,172, residential-production x2 434 and 483 Fortissimo St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$107,296, residential-production 1147 Jesse Harbor Ave., Henderson DR Horton $103,192, residential-production x2 445 and 469 Bagatelle Ave., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $102,920, single family-production 8336 Nebula Cloud Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $102,527, residential-production x2 2111 and 2115 Emyvale Court, Henderson KB Home Nevada $102,527, residential-production 887 Spiracle Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada $101,806, residential-production 1121 Via Della Curia, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
$114,172, residential-production 449 Bagatelle Ave., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$101,751, residential-production 1145 Jesse Harbor Ave., Henderson DR Horton
$113,617, residential-production 394 Giocoso Court, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$99,836, commercial-alteration 6482 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas Beacon Southwest
$113,617, residential-production 399 Pulse Ave., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$97,230, wall/fence 7300 N. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry
$113,617, residential-production 414 Highspot St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $113,342, single family-production 6747 Pleasant Flower St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes Of Nevada $112,841, residential-production 3110 Berceto Court, Henderson KB Home Nevada $112,841, residential-production x2 1141 and 1149 Jesse Harbor Ave., Henderson DR Horton $111,777, single family-production x2 8328 and 8332 Nebula Cloud Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $111,777, single family-production
$96,206, residential-production 1143 Jesse Harbor Ave., Henderson DR Horton $95,000, disaster 4508 Amherst Lane, Las Vegas Distinctive Contractors $95,000, tenant improvement 455 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 707, Las Vegas ADJ Contracting & Development $94,242, single family-production x3 7506, 7507 and 7510 General Whipple Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes Of Nevada
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Category: residential care facilities (Ranked by number of licensed beds as of may 1)
Facility
Licensed beds
Category 1*
Category 2*
Owner
Top executive
1a
Atria Sutton 3185 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-358-0408 • atriaseniorliving.com
150
Did not disclose
Did not disclose
Atria Senior Living Group
Jennifer Crader, administrator
1b
Brookdale Cheyenne 6031 W. Cheyenne Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89108 702-658-5882 • brookdale.com
150
Did not disclose
Did not disclose
Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
Ranae Cemensky, administrator
1c
Wentworth of Las Vegas 2620 Lake Sahara Drive Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-233-9800
150
120
30
Did not disclose
Ambria Kennedy, administrator
1d
Siena Hills Assisted Living 2910 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway Henderson, NV 89052 702-614-8733 • seniorlifestyle.com
150
95
55
Senior Lifestyle
Augustine Farias, interim administrator
5
Atria Seville 2000 N. Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-628-9460 • atriaseville.com
144
Did not disclose
Did not disclose
Atria Senior Living Group
Lucinda Cords, executive director
6
Atria Sunlake 3250 S. Fort Apache Road Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-256-6500 • atriaseniorliving.com
139
139
-
Atria Senior Living Group
Did not disclose
7
Prestige Assisted Living at Mira Loma 2520 Wigwam Parkway Henderson, NV 89074 702-260-8400 • prestigecare.com
138
108
30
Prestige Care
Barbara K. Gottlieb, administrator
8
Pacifica Senior Living San Martin 8374 W. Capovilla Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-381-7909 • pacificasanmartin.com
132
-
132
Pacifica Senior Living
Nancy Overson, executive director
9
Heritage Springs Assisted Living and Memory Care 8720 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-360-6023 • heritagespringsseniorliving.com
127
100
27
BPM Senior Living
Julie Peterson, administrator
Willow Creek at Buffalo Assisted Living 3890 N. Buffalo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89129 702-396-1700 • willowcreeklv.com
113
85
28
Willow Creek
Brad Boman, administrator
Pacifica Senior Living Regency 3985 S. Pearl St. Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-436-6400 • pacificaregency.com
109
44
65
Pacifica Senior Living
Aleksandrina Taskov, executive director
Pacifica Senior Living Green Valley 2620 E. Robindale Road Henderson, NV 89074 702-992-0000 • pacificaseniorliving.com
108
36
72
Pacifica Senior Living
Trudy Andrews, executive director
13a
Brookdale Las Vegas 3025 E. Russell Road Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-451-7896 • brookdale.com
105
89
16
Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
Pamela Benton, administrator
13b
Sunrise of Henderson 1555 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway Henderson, NV 89012 702-837-6582 • sunrisehenderson.com
105
Did not disclose
Did not disclose
Did not disclose
Tyler Johansen, administrator
Desert Springs Senior Living 6650 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-732-2800 • desertspringsliving.com
100
Did not disclose
Did not disclose
Ensign Group
Simona Cocea, executive director
10 11 12
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