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on the cover Kid-D the cat enjoys a good stretch. Love from pets changes the lives of humans.
The culture of motorcycles goes back to the 1940s, when bikes used in World War II were cheap to buy, and some rowdy young riders made a scene in Hollister, Calif., that created an indelible icon. The look can be found in biker clubs on both sides of the law, and in five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on their world.
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The community of pets is as colorful as that of their people in Las Vegas. Whether they have scales, fins, feathers or fur, animal companions are often considered family, and we should treat them in kind. From choosing the right food to grooming like an expert to finding room in your yard and heart for a tortoise, be a pet pro.
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By now, we all know that Poke Balls are not scoops of Hawaiian-style raw tuna. They’re tools for catching wandering Pokemon, whether at a park or by a chocolate fountain at a casino.
During the recession, golf courses took heavy hits across the country, but it was especially rough in Las Vegas. While there are still dozens of greens throughout the valley, some have been sold for development. Even Steve Wynn is thinking that way. But a high-tech take on the classic could bring new players to the game.
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Like father like son in the business of law Famed Las Vegas attorney James Porter’s son Marwan is fighting for justice, too.
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Celebrating 21 years of Hard Rock Hotel The landmark came of age this spring, and we’ve got 21 reasons to keep on partying.
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Canyon Springs High graduate Donnel Pumphrey is a star running back at San Diego State, which is trumpeting him as a contender for the Heisman Trophy. But not so long ago, he was being passed over by college coaches because of his size.
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sight set on a site The Las Vegas City Council upped efforts to lure a proposed NFL stadium to Cashman Center’s site, one of nine being considered. City leaders say it provides the best overall access.
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losing game Sports-book operator CG Technology agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle allegations it underpaid or overpaid certain bettors due to “systemic problems” with its computerized bookmaking.
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arson case A 17-year Metro officer pleaded not guilty to six felony charges, accused of setting fire to a trailer and ATV and trying to collect fraudulent insurance compensation.
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talking raiders The Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee will further evaluate plans for a 65,000-seat stadium that could bring the NFL’s Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas.
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solar stall Nevada’s Supreme Court will reverse or uphold a lower court’s ruling that disqualified SolarCity’s “Bring Back Solar” ballot measure from being voted on in the general election.
$11,200 Settlement Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel agreed to pay two workers to avoid going to trial over a labor complaint filed in March.
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“Stand, and speak, and vote your conscience. Vote for candidates up and down the ticket who you trust to defend our freedom and to be faithful to the Constitution,” Sen. Ted Cruz said from the podium of the Republican National Convention. The former GOP presidential contender was booed for not endorsing nominee Donald Trump.
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Winner Ted Torres, left, celebrates with second-place finisher Dwight Icenhower during an Elvis Presley tribute-artist contest, part of an Elvis festival, Images of the King: Las Vegas, at Sam’s Town. Torres took home $5,000 in prize money with the win.
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The Robert L. Taylor and Sunrise Acres elementary schools are having a supply drive, with drop-offs at Nathan Adelson Hospice locations through Aug. 22 (4141 Swenson St. and 3150 N. Tenaya Way, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., nah.org).
The Peppermill resort in Reno asked regulators for permission to leave NV Energy and purchase electricity from an alternative provider — indicative of a growing trend in the commercial sector that’s helping drive the Energy Choice Initiative, which will be on the ballot for Nevada voters in November.
High-speed transportation startup Hyperloop One, which is developing a test track in North Las Vegas, sued some of its top executives July 19 for allegedly trying to start a competing venture and to poach employees for it.
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Donation accepted last week by Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo for additional officer body cameras. Tommy White of the Laborers International Union of North America Local 872 encouraged resort owners to match his organization’s donation to the program, which costs over $1 million a year.
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A BIKER’S LIFE FOR ME BY RIC ANDERSON | STAFF WRITER
There was a time in Nevada when wearing a leather vest, riding a Harley-Davidson and having long hair could brand you a danger to society. ¶ That’s not hyperbole. The time was 50 years ago, when Clark County Sheriff Ralph Lamb greeted dozens of Hells Angels who’d ridden in from California by arresting them, cutting their hair and dismantling their motorcycles. ¶ Today, the biker universe is much less black-andwhite. That leathered-up Harley rider who looks like he might enjoy breaking a pool cue on your teeth may be a suburban empty-nester who’s about as wild and dangerous as Mitt Romney. The biker look has gone mainstream. ¶ There are still criminal biker organizations, however, known by law enforcement as OMGs — outlaw motorcycle gangs. Those groups, some of which operate in Las Vegas, are involved in such crimes as drug manufacturing and distribution, prostitution and illicit gun sales. They fight over turf just like street gangs. ¶ But the criminal element is a tiny fraction of the people who ride, from churchgoers (Bikers for Christ) to public-safety officers (Red Knights and Brothers Keepers) to fraternal organizations (American Legion Riders). ¶ Here’s a guide to the modern way of the motorcycle.
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TYPES OF CLUBS There are thousands of groups, including clubs for members of various ethnicities, the LGBT community, women, elderly riders and more. Why so many? Partly because the number of motorcycles registered in the U.S. has exploded. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that it grew from 1.3 million in 1965 to 8.4 million in 2014.
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■ Relatively few rules about membership
■ Much higher commitment required, including attendance at meetings and a minimum number of rides per year
■ Few requirements to maintain membership
■ Incoming members are “prospected,” a form of indoctrination that can range from taking part in a public-service project to committing crimes
Las Vegas Metro Police Capt. John McGrath, who oversees the organized crime unit, says police are aware of criminal biker gangs, but street gangs make up a far greater percentage of the gang world and have more of a tendency toward spillover violence. However, McGrath says Metro officers exchange information with departments in other cities to track the activities of biker gangs, and watch them carefully on local streets to see if they commit traffic violations. A traffic stop can lead to an arrest, as it allows officers to check for outstanding warrants, probation or parole violations, see if the rider has been drinking, etc. McGrath says the vast majority of motorcyclists pose no threat and that police can distinguish outlaw gangs from those who simply dress like them.
■ Examples: The Patriot Guard, which supports families at military funerals, and Bikers Against Child Abuse, which accompanies children to testify in court
LOCAL CLUB: LAS VEGAS EAGLE RIDERS Adam Sternberger wears a do-rag, fingerless gloves, skull rings and a bracelet made of motorcycle chain. But he’s not an outlaw biker. He’s a businessman, operating two Las Vegas freelance photography enterprises. He has a sense of humor about the look that he and fellow members of the Eagle Riders adopt on the road.
“When people approach us, we always joke, ‘Should we tell them about the prostitutes we run? About the drugs we sell?’” he said. The Eagle Riders do neither. The club, an offshoot of a local motorcycle-rental company, has about 20 active members, including a trucking company owner and a retired Army major.
They get together about 100 times a year for social rides. “You get to know people on a level where they become family,” Sternberger said, adding that members routinely help each other with household projects or with meals and support in times of need. And they don’t tolerate excessive drinking or reckless behavior on bikes.
THE EVOLUTION OF BIKER CULTURE The most familiar type of club — whose members wear the biker uniform of leather, boots, chains, etc. — evolved after World War II. They were largely formed by restless veterans having trouble readjusting to civilian life.
1940s Bikes are inexpensive, especially HarleyDavidsons and Indians sold as surplus after being used during World War II. To make them lighter and faster, bikers strip them of fenders, crash bars, brackets for saddlebags, etc.
1947 Bikers who’ve gathered for a race in Hollister, Calif., get drunk and act up — racing in the streets, breaking windows and getting in fist fights. The media sensationalize the incident, which inspires the movie “The Wild One,” starring Marlon Brando as a disillusioned gang leader. The renegade bike gang is born.
1960s The chopper emerges, as bikers customize their rides by extending the forks and altering the frames. The result is a longer wheelbase and a reclined riding position, making for a less bumpy ride and more comfort on long highway trips.
1960s-1970s With the counterculture tone established, biker gangs begin attracting people from the fringes, including criminals. And by the 1960s and ’70s, the Hells Angels become violent, notably involved in a killing at a Rolling Stones concert in Altamont, Calif.
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motorcycles were registered in the U.S. as of 2014
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■ Example: Harley Owners Group, a marketing program that includes a magazine subscription, social media connections and roadside assistance
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SQUID Combination of “squirrely kid” and an acronym meaning stupidly quick, underdressed, imminently dead. Refers to an inexperienced, reckless motorcyclist.
All the while, most riders are law-abiding citizens. A quote attributed to the American Motorcycle Association saying that 99 percent of motorcyclists are upstanding people prompts outlaw clubs to begin referring to themselves as “1 percenters,” a term still used today.
2000s The road cruiser is perfected, with such creature comforts as GPS displays, sound systems, adjustable windscreens and suspension, heated grips, helmet intercom systems, anti-lock brakes and plug-ins for heated jackets, pants and boots. Comfort costs money: The Harley Road Glide Ultra starts at $25,699.
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The American Pet Products Association 2015-2016 survey found that 65% of U.S. households own a pet.
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The gentle nudge of a paw. A friendly chirp. A boisterous purr. A soul-penetrating gaze. ¶ These are the moments pet owners cherish and cling to, that make messes or misbehavior irrelevant. Because, at the end of the day, we need their love as much as they need ours. But why? Why can animals — whether they’re furry, feathered or scaled — inspire such deep emotion in humans? And how do they maintain such loyalty despite the broken promises to walk them, the late dinners we feed them and the hours we spend venting to them? ¶ Scientists call it the human-animal bond, an indisputable phenomenon supported by an ever-growing body of research. The average person might call it unconditional love. ¶ “They’re not judgmental; they’ll listen to us all day,” said Steven Feldman, executive director of the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation in Washington, D.C. “They’re always happy to see us. … It’s a strong bonded relationship where they really do focus on us and give us everything, which you don’t always get from another person.” ¶ Whatever the nomenclature, this much is true: Animals of all shapes and sizes provide unique benefits to their human companions, prolonging their life spans, improving their moods and helping them navigate challenges. ¶ All the more reason to adopt a nonhuman sidekick in need. kitty trivia The average cat spends about half of its awake time grooming. Kittens learn to groom themselves with their tongues by the time they’re about 2 weeks old. Animal behaviorists believe cats also use grooming as a coping mechanism to help calm themselves when they’re scared, stressed or uncertain.
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detection of danger Just as dogs can detect drugs and bombs, they can sniff out cancerous tumors. Tumors emit odors known as volatile organic compounds that dogs can pick up in human breath and urine, potentially alerting people to the early stages of the disease. Cancer-sniffing dogs already are assisting researchers in some science and medical laboratories. And more studies examining dogs’ cancer-sensing skills are underway around the world.
Emotional support Whenever there’s a natural disaster or mass-casualty incident, photos usually emerge showing first responders and victims cradling cats and dogs. It’s called pet therapy, based on research that shows the presence of an animal can lower a person’s blood pressure and trigger the release of oxytocin, a hormone that can reduce anxiety and depression. Plus, animals are nonjudgmental, making it easier for people suffering from anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder to accept their companionship. It’s important to note that while animals can help reduce the symptoms of those medical conditions, they’re not a substitute for proven treatments.
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“The bond that we form with our pets can be very deep and fulfilling, and the loss of a beloved pet can have an impact on us that is as great, or even greater, than the loss of a family member or friend. This bond is what makes our interactions with pets rich and rewarding, but also what makes the grief process so complicated.” That’s wisdom from the Las Vegas Pet Loss Support Group, which meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays at Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave. For information, call 702-735-5544 or visit pets702.org.
Autism Assistance Autism spectrum disorders often cause social and behavioral challenges that make it difficult for children to connect with other people. However, a study from the University of Queensland in Australia found that animal companionship can unlock social inhibitions in children with autism, making them better at talking, forming bonds and looking people in the eye. A Journal of Pediatric Nursing study surveyed parents of children diagnosed with autism and found that 94 percent of respondents with dogs said their child bonded strongly with the pet. While studies have focused on canine companionship, researchers have suggested other animals may prove better fits for some children.
Health Care Savings Studies have shown that an animal’s presence can yield long-lasting medical benefits for people, improving cardiovascular health, lessening allergies and increasing happiness. Aside from making humans feel better, animals help us save a large chunk of change. Researchers at George Mason University found that pet ownership translates to an estimated $11.7 billion savings in health care costs in the United States every year. The largest cost saving came in the form of doctor visits: Pet owners visited a physician 0.6 times less than others. The amount of time people spent walking their animals — and decreasing their weight as a result — also contributed to reduced health care costs, according to the study.
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Pro tip Secondary ingredients can be allergens, so don’t just pay attention to proteins in new pet food.
In the clash of standards and trends, do you know what your fur baby is eating? For almost a decade, Mike and John Lay have been helping pet owners navigate the flood of food options with Healthy Tails, a Las Vegas offshoot of the Reno store inspired by a “very sick puppy” that vets thought would die before she reached her first birthday. Through special nutrition, Akira Kuna thrived to the age of 12. “Unfortunately, the industry’s not that regulated. So you have to ferret out the guys who are really committed to making better dog food,” Mike Lay says. ¶ He and his brother were customers of Healthy Tails before buying in, and he’s learned a lot about the spectrum of sustenance and the process of transitioning pets — and humans — off what they’ve always known. If you go Healthy Tails When he put his own adopted puppy, Apple, on a raw diet, her coat fell out. ¶ “Talk about panic,” Lay 8457 W. Lake Mead Blvd. says with a chuckle. “It grew back bunny-soft. The wiry coat was from poor nutrition. … Her body was 702-656-1700 healthytails.com detoxing.” ¶ Raw is just one niche covered at Healthy Tails, which offers freeze-dried and dehydrated options and highly rated wet and dry food. If you have a dog with allergy problems, Lay says shop staff will take you through history and food routines to send you home with up to five samples so animals can pick their favorites. Of course, there are dogs who’ll eat anything. “If they just Hoover them all up, shop by price. They’re all good foods.”
General guidelines when buying dog food at the store When shopping for new foods, Healthy Tails recommends careful label reading. Lay’s personal strategy? “Common sense. If you read the ingredients and you’re just confused by what’s in the food, it’s probably not that good for your dog.” Protein source You want to see words like “lamb” and “chicken,” not “meat” or “poultry,” as you have no idea what you’re getting.
Fat The same goes for labeling of fats. Look for specific meat fats or oils made from fish, nuts or seeds.
Byproduct meal Lay says this can mean anything from beaks and feathers to bloody sawdust, so it’s an indication of low quality.
Carbohydrates You want wholesome grains like oatmeal, rice, barley or millet, and for grain-sensitive pets, peas, lentils or potatoes. Avoid corn, wheat and soy, as they are “top allergens, top fillers.”
Chemicals Lay warns against preservatives like BHA and BHT, as some studies suggest they might be carcinogens. And while artificial colors and flavors might be harmless, he says, “It’s all stuff that’s unnatural to a dog. Propylene glycol? You don’t want to see that.”
“Animal digest” According to Lay, this is a tripe spray applied to food to entice dogs to eat it no matter what it is. He advises steering clear of products that contain it.
choosing the right one Don’t assume the most expensive food is the best for your pet. Lay sells an 11-pound bag of air-dried venison by ZiwiPeak that’s over $200, as well as a 35-pounder of Premium Edge kibble for $36. “If your dog does really well on that $36 bag, that’s the best dog food in the store,” he said. Choosing a product is about your pet’s sensitivities and your budget. Lay recommends sites like Dog Food Advisor (dogfoodadvisor.com) for reviews, but some of his favorite brands include: Petcurean, Orijen, Weruva and Annamaet. That last one was developed by a sled-dog racer. “I like the ones that are not just good-quality foods, but that are about the dogs,” Lay says.
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When Marlyn Granados inherited her dad’s dogs, Bagel in Mexico fed their working ranch dogs nothing but table scraps. Find Fido’s and Sparky, they were like an extension of him — with “It’s not for everybody, and that’s OK. But whoever’s open to it, I 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Bruce Trent Park; more ear scratching, paw biting and general allergy-relove talking to people about it,” she says. “I don’t ever call myself 4-8 p.m. Thursdays at lated misery. Granados said they were on medications to control a professional, I just call myself a common-sense person.” the District (spring/ the symptoms. But she had changed her own health through Granados says this because her results with Bagel and Sparky fall); 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Satfood, from weight and skin problems to stomach issues, and she led to Fido’s Fine Dining, a year-old boutique business she’s taking urdays at Downtown thought it might work for her fur babies. from her farmers market routine to a storefront on West Sahara Summerlin; 8:30 a.m.“I became obsessed with reading up on dog food,” Granados and Buffalo in September. Her recipes range from salmon with 1 p.m. Sundays at says. And the more she read, the more she found evidence that quinoa and green beans to lamb with cauliflower and blueberries. Fresh52 in Henderson; fidosfinedining.com “real” food could be beneficial for dogs. She put bits of carrot and It’s $5 for an 11-ounce bag, and treats like duck jerky or pumpkinbanana in their dry food, slowly getting more adventurous and flavored allergy balls are $5-$7 a pack. She laughs and says that if changing their diet to 30 percent high-quality kibble (she uses you open her refrigerator at home, it is wall-to-wall dog food, so Spot’s Stew by holistic brand Halo) and 70 percent cooked meats, she’s thrilled to be moving into a commercial kitchen. grains and vegetables fortified with vitamin powder and local honey. “I share all my recipes. I would love for people, if they can’t buy it right “The ear infections were less frequent, the itching stopped and their coats now, just to go home and cook for their dog a little bit,” Granados says. “You started to shine like never before. They didn’t need their prescriptions anystart to see what works best with their body, with their chemistry, with their more,” says Granados, who was empowered by the fact that her grandparents energy level. … It’s just being in tune with your dog.”
You know that idea about kibble “brushing” a dog’s choppers to keep them clean and healthy? “That’s like us eating a pretzel to clean our teeth,” Lay says.
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My pet has allergies. what should I do? Lay says the best way to figure out which foods are inflammatory for your pet is to limit ingredients to just one protein and one or two starches. And if foods with familiar proteins such as beef, chicken and salmon aren’t reducing symptoms, move to “unique” ones like whitefish, duck, kangaroo or rabbit. “They can’t be allergic to something they haven’t had, is the theory.” Once you’ve experimented with dry foods, you can move to wet or even raw, which Lay says is more easily digestible. “Cooked kibble is not something that would be natural for a dog to eat in the wild, although it can be very nutritious.”
Does human-grade pet food really exist? Some humans have snacked on dog cookies (not bad!). Others have dared to sample the congealed mystery of cat food (very, very not recommended). And with more people making pet food at home, it can actually be fit for human consumption. But when it comes to the realm of commercial products, The Honest Kitchen is the lone wolf. “Honest Kitchen is the only dog food company that can technically say that they’re human-grade, because they make it in a human-grade, FDA-inspected facility,” Lay says. “That’s not to say that the other dog food companies don’t have human-grade or human-quality food, but OK: You’ve got a rack of lamb, it’s human quality, you step into that dog food plant — it now becomes dog food. You cannot say it’s human-grade unless you’re FDA-inspected like Honest Kitchen is. And they have somebody taste every one of their batches of food, which is a little over the top.”
What about raw food? “It’s a very popular diet, but the biggest drawback is cost,” Lay says of feeding pets raw meat mixed with produce and supplements. Primal — the brand that helped save Akira Kuna — is generally about 80-20 in percentages of protein to produce and supplements in “complete and balanced” frozen patties thawed to serve. For a 70-pound dog, it costs about $350 a month. Lay says the price of wet food is comparable, and you can cut the cost with The Honest Kitchen dehydrated premixes or alternating meals with dry kibble. Just make sure you do your research and talk with your vet about the possibilities.
PrO Tip If you’re trying to root out the source of foodbased allergies, don’t mix proteins by adding a chicken treat to a duck-based diet. “If you switch too much at once, then you don’t know what worked and what didn’t,” Lay says.
Skeptical about the safety of raw food? Lay says raw chicken used for pet food is better quality than what humans buy from the average grocery store in the likelihood of salmonella contamination. “They know you’re going to cook it,” he says, adding that the reason pet foods are recalled for salmonella outbreaks is to minimize risks of animals spreading the bacteria to humans. He recommends reading up at whole-dog-journal.com.
WHy it’s important to be selective The Great Pet Food Recall of 2007 left thousands of dogs and cats dead and people up in arms about how to make pet food safe. Tied to Chinese products tainted with melamine — a cheap, ultimately toxic chemical stand-in for protein — the tragedy shined a light on the industry’s lack of regulation.
Fido’s Fine Dining Beef Stew Consult your veterinarian before feeding your dog homemade food. Calories: 450 Ingredients
In 2011, President Barack Obama signed into law the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, “the most sweeping reform of our food safety laws in more than 70 years.” Developments continue, but not fast or comprehensive enough for some activists and pet owners, and the marketplace has responded in spades. 4 oz. ground beef (15% fat)
2 oz. peas
2 oz. carrots
4 oz. brown rice
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Method In a pan on the stove, cook meat to 165 degrees. Boil peas and carrots until soft. Cook brown rice. Mix together and add coconut oil. Let cool and serve. Option: Add a vitamin supplement like Dinovite or Balance It, found online or in many pet stores. Benefits Granados points to the good natural fat in the beef, the nutrients in the vegetables, and the filling quality of brown rice to help manage weight.
At the SuperZoo expo happening in early August at Mandalay Bay, many of the new products unveiled will be edible. According to expo organizers, global spending on pet food is about $70 billion annually, $24 billion from the wallets of American consumers. Dog food accounts for 80 percent of spending.
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Pamper your cat or dog at home to save money and improve your pet’s health bathing
How often: As needed Most cats hate baths. Thankfully for everyone involved, bathing isn’t necessary unless the cat gets particularly dirty, suffers from allergies or has a greasy coat.
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Wear long sleeves to protect yourself from claws. And attempt a bath when the cat is mellow, such as after a long play session.
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Thoroughly rinse off the shampoo. Residue can irritate skin and attract dirt.
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In a large sink using lukewarm water, wet the cat thoroughly using a hand-held spray hose or pitcher, taking care to avoid ears, eyes and nose.
Gently massage the cat with cat shampoo, working from head to tail in the direction of the hair growth. Do not shampoo the face or ears.
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Pat the cat dry in a towel. If he or she has long hair, detangle it with a wide-toothed comb.
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PRO TIP Sprinkle talcum powder over knots to help detangle them, using your fingers to gently tease the hair apart.
How often: 1-2 times per week Brushing not only helps remove dirt, grease and dead hair from a cat’s coat, it removes dandruff and stimulates circulation.
For short-haired cats Use a metal comb or rubber brush to brush the cat’s fur from head to tail, including its chest and abdomen. Brush in the direction the coat grows, focusing on one area at a time. For long-haired cats Start with the cat’s abdomen and legs, gently combing the fur upward toward the cat’s head. Then comb the neck fur upward toward the cat’s chin. Make a part down the middle of the cat’s tail and gently brush outward on both sides. If needed, use scissors to snip off feces-matted fur.
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Ears How often: As needed, but generally every couple of weeks to a month Healthy feline ears are pale pink and have no debris, odor, earwax or bald spots. Healthy canine ears are pink with a light coating of pale yellow wax and no odor.
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Teeth How often: 2-3 times a week Bacteria and plaque-forming foods can build up on a pet’s teeth and harden into tartar, potentially causing gingivitis, receding gums and tooth loss. Regular brushing and chew toys can keep dental disease at bay.
nails How often: Every 10 days to 2 weeks Did you know cats’ nails should be trimmed? Feline nails grow in layers, and scratching alone doesn’t remove the older shells that form. Trimming can prevent ingrown nails, can improve bonding (as scratches won’t be as painful) and be an effective alternative to declawing.
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Sit the cat on your lap, facing away from you, in a quiet room when the cat is relaxed or sleepy. Hold one paw between your fingers and massage it for one to two seconds.
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Gently press the cat’s toe pad so the nail extends. Using human nail clippers, trim only the sharp tip of the nail, then release the cat’s toe. Be sure to trim only the white part of the claw. The pink part, called the quick, is extremely sensitive because it contains nerves and blood vessels. If you accidentally cut the quick, it will bleed; stop the bleeding by patting the end of the claw with styptic powder or cornstarch.
Experienced pros can clip all of a cat’s nails in about 20 seconds.
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, about 7.6 million companion animals enter shelters every year. About 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 million are cats. Of the total, 2.7 million animals are euthanized, and 2.7 million are adopted. According to the database compiled by Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine, Southern Nevada’s animal-welfare landscape includes rescues for dogs, cats, horses, birds, rabbits, ferrets, pigs, reptiles and rodents.
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How often: Once a month Dogs roll, lick and chew on their fur to keep clean, which means frequent baths typically aren’t necessary. In fact, bathing a dog too often can dry out its skin and cause more harm than good.
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Use a spray hose or pitcher to wet the dog thoroughly. Bathing a dog outdoors can reduce the possibility of a mess (they shake!), but bathtubs or showers work fine as well. Do not pour water directly in the dog’s ears, eyes or nose.
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Massage in canine shampoo, working from the dog’s head to tail, then rinse thoroughly.
Wipe away any crust or gunk with a damp cotton ball. Always begin at the corner of the eye, and use a fresh cotton ball for each eye. Do not use eyewashes or eyedrops unless they’ve been prescribed by your vet. Snip away long hairs that could block the pet’s vision or poke its eyes.
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Use a toothbrush and toothpaste designed specifically for dogs or cats. Place the brush at a 45-degree angle to the teeth. Use small, circular motions to brush the pet’s teeth, focusing on one area at a time. Lift the pet’s lips as necessary.
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PRO TIP If you run out of dog shampoo, use baby shampoo instead. Dogs with loose facial skin or wrinkles need special attention. Clean the folds using damp cotton balls, and be sure to dry the creases thoroughly to prevent irritation or infection.
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How often: As needed, possibly daily Both dogs’ and cats’ eyes should be clear and bright, and the membrane around the eyeball should be white. Pupils should be equal in size, and the pet’s lower eyelids should be pink, not red or white.
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brushing Regular brushing can reduce significantly the amount of shedding plaguing your clothes and furniture. Brushing also helps distribute natural oils in a dog’s fur and skin to keep the coat healthy and looking great. For smooth, short coats How often: Once a week Use a rubber brush to loosen dead skin and dirt, then follow with a bristle brush to remove dead hair. If desired, polish the dog’s coat with a chamois cloth. For short, dense fur How often: Once a week Use a slicker brush to remove tangles, then catch dead hair with a bristle brush. Don’t forget the tail. For long, silky coats that get matted How often: Daily Remove tangles with a slicker brush, then follow with a bristle brush. Trim hair around the feet. Tease out tangles with a slicker brush, then follow with a bristle brush. Clip any densely matted areas.
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nails How often: Trim when nails touch the ground. This could be weekly for leisurely pets or monthly for dogs who spend lots of time outdoors. Concrete and other hard surfaces naturally file dogs’ nails.
1 PRO TIP If you don’t have special cleaner on hand, use mineral oil or hydrogen peroxide to clean a dog’s ears.
With the dog lying on its side, hold the paw firmly but gently. Start with the back feet, and use a nail trimmer specifically designed for dogs.
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Sources: ASPCA, Catster, Cesar’s Way, Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine
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DOGust the 1st (Aug. 1) is considered the universal birthday for all shelter and rescue dogs.
Hot new products headed to SuperZoo We spoil them, obsess over their safety and try to teach them a thing or two. Our pets are our babies, and it’s our way of showing them love. Capitalism has caught on in the world of pet care — and not disappointed. The American Pet Products Association projects Americans will spend close to $63 billion on our animals this year, compared with $21 billion a decade ago. (You probably didn’t know you needed bacon bubbles until you saw them.) SuperZoo, the national trade show for pet retailers, rolls into Las Vegas next week for its annual conference, bringing with it oodles of new products. Here are our favorites: Gloture by Lavish Pets Tired of taking Fido on walks in the day’s heat? Lavish Pets has unveiled a line of glow-in-the-dark clothing for your furry sidekick — perfect for nighttime jaunts. Elly Kaye, the company founder and CEO, created the Gloture line to increase safety and visibility when animals are outside at night. The line includes a reversible dog coat ($150), a princess dog dress ($275) and collar and cuffs with a satin bowtie and Swarovski crystals ($150). lavishpets.com
Tortoises need love, too This month, 134 desert tortoises in Clark County needed new homes, but only 25 potential “custodians” had stepped forward to adopt, said Kobbe Shaw, executive director of the Tortoise Group. ¶ The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lists the Mojave desert tortoise as a “threatened” species, meaning it’s illegal to catch, buy or sell them; however, it’s legal to keep desert tortoises acquired before Aug. 4, 1989, and their offspring. ¶ Nevada law also stipulates that desert tortoises can’t be transported across state lines, so if a custodian — a person who legally possesses the reptile — moves, the tortoise must stay. That’s where the Tortoise Group comes in: The advocacy and rescue organization finds homes for abandoned, unwanted or found captive desert tortoises. ¶ Shaw estimates there are roughly 40,000 captive desert tortoises living in Clark County. ¶ Ask him why they make great pets, and he rattles off a list of positive attributes: They sleep six months out the year and are low-maintenance, relatively cheap to feed and full of personality. Plus, captive tortoises can live to be 100 years old. Shaw’s tortoise, Heidi, came to him during a rescue from a hoarding situation. She climbed atop his leather dress shoes and pooped. “She kind of picked me.” Want to adopt? Contact the Tortoise Group at 702-739-7113 or visit tortoisegroup.org. There’s a $75 adoption fee, and potential custodians will receive a yard consultation first to ensure the habitat is safe and healthy.
E-Z PASS Pet Door by Ideal Pet Products Consider it the 21st-century doggy door. E-Z PASS is a radio-frequency controlled pet door to keep out unwanted pests and wild animals, increasing safety in the process. It works when a small key fob is attached to a dog’s or cat’s collar. The 7-by-9inch door features a clear flap made of unbreakable plastic and can accommodate animals weighing as much as 25 pounds. It will be available in late summer or early fall, but a price has not yet been released. idealpetproducts.com The Hauspanther Collection by Primetime Petz Traditional scratching posts aren’t exactly chic decor. A new line of designer cat furniture aims to please both your feline and your style preferences. The pieces — designed by Kate Benjamin, who runs an “online magazine for design-conscious cat people” called Hauspanther — are sleek and mod. Options include the Cubitat (a bed and hideaway), the CATchall (a scratcher, perch and storage unit), the Next Perch (a perch and lounge) and the Step Perch (a perch, scratcher and lounge). primetimepetz.com Mini AC Hounditioner by Akoma Dog Products Inc. When triple-digit heat bears down upon the Las Vegas Valley, it’s not just humans who run for shade or air conditioning. Animals suffer in scorching temperatures as well, but fear not: The Hounditioner can soothe your hot canine. The small air-conditioning unit, which sits inside or attaches to the outside of a dog house, provides a steady flow of recirculated, refrigerated air to keep animals comfortable amid brutal heat. houndheater.com Dog Goggles by Rex Specs This eyewear won’t just make your pooch look cool — it also will protect his vision. Rex Specs Dog Goggles were designed to help dogs with eye conditions linked to ultraviolet light exposure. The goggles, with a strap allowing full jaw motion, are becoming increasingly popular among owners of hunting and law enforcement dogs who need eye protection. If your dog dons Rex Specs, just prepare for extra attention. $79.95, rexspecs.com
animals and advocates have a platform in las vegas pet scene magazine When Stacy Rombach lost her dog Darby to valley fever, a fungal infection she’d never heard of, she decided to share the painful lesson. Not just with friends and family who knew the dog, but with every person who saw her face on the cover of the first Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine. That run was 5,000 copies distributed only at vets and indie pet stores. Now, the free publication prints more than 30,000 copies every other month, and delivers to more than 350 Southern Nevada locations. It covers dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, horses, fish and exotics, with topics ranging from health, recreation and lifestyle to anything related to animal welfare. The writers are volunteers who support the mission, and from the endless adorable pet photos posted for themed contests, it’s clear LVPS has an energetic following.
When Rombach and her business partner founded the magazine five years ago, they aimed to “connect the pet community” and offer as much information as possible to help pet owners and organizations caring for animals without homes. She says overpopulation is a huge issue. “I don’t think people realize how big the rescue community is here in Las Vegas, and how much people are doing every day to help those pets.” Her dog, Toby Tiger, is a “foster fail.” “I called up a rescue and I said, ‘Just give me a dog who needs a home. You pick.’” The 100-pound pup has struggled with aggressive behavior, but Rombach is committed. “Pets do grip your heart.”
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Combat veteran brings active-shooter and mass-casualty training to civilians By Ricardo Torres-Cortez staff writer
During the attack last month at Orlando nightclub Pulse, frantic shooting victims — some of whom likely bled to death — were texting their loved ones. Mass-casualty incidents are difficult to prevent, but individuals caught in the fray can take life-saving action, says James Cameron, founder of Security Concepts Group. “What happens if somebody is shot and you were there? What happens if it’s you?” he says. Cameron’s Las Vegas-based company conducts active-shooter and mass-casualty training for civilians, emphasizing what he says other courses lack: medical training. The “care” portion of his PACE presentation — prepare, action, care and evacuation — teaches the use of potentially life-saving field techniques before emergency responders arrive, including stopping blood loss by applying tourniquets and pressure and packing wounds. Cameron, 42, originally from California, joined the military after high school. He left to pursue a college education, but rejoined after 9/11. As an Army Ranger, he served in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he saw combat and experienced multiple mass-casualty situations. After his military career, he worked overseas as a contracted security specialist for the State Department, where he says he provided protection for high-ranking diplomats, congressional leaders and ambassadors in “high-threat environments.” He founded his security company in 2009, initially focused on providing protection for prominent figures, from executives of Fortune 500-ranked companies to Middle Eastern royalty. Not long ago, he shifted the attention to civilian training (a four-hour course runs from $150 to $200). “Unfortunately, in this environment, active shooters and terrorist events are happening more,” Cameron said. What was one of the more shocking things you remember when responding to an event? In 2008, there was an attack at a high-end hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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The hotel was very well-protected — barricades and armed guards. Terrorists detonated a car bomb at the gate and attackers with suicide vests entered, brandishing machine guns. We responded within five minutes. After the threats were neutralized, we assessed the victims. There was a woman who had gathered with other Western visitors, and she had a traumatic injury to her left arm — it was gone. She was bleeding out and using her right hand to eat hummus out of a bowl in the middle of the carnage. There was smoke everywhere. I couldn’t believe what we were looking at. Do you recall the scariest
situation you’ve been in? If somebody tells you they were never scared over there (in the Middle East), they’re lying. Every day was a challenge, every day you didn’t know what could potentially happen. There would be times I’d walk to the dining facilities and mortars would come in. You go from not a care in the world to running for your life because you don’t know where that mortar is going to land. You hear them coming, but you don’t know where they’re going to come in. Every day over there, you were always nervous. What is your first thought when you hear reports of a masscasualty incident? I wonder how many people could have been saved. There are three categories after an active-shooter or terrorist event: alive, killed and wounded. There is no category that fits the mold of people who initially survive, but then bleed to death or
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Walking the path The son of one of Las Vegas’ first black attorneys aims to have social impact By Chris Kudialis Staff Writer
Attorney Marwan Porter represents clients in wrongful-death lawsuits tied to events dominating headlines throughout the country. A graduate of Bishop Gorman High School, Porter is the son of Las Vegas attorney James Porter, a National Bar Association Hall of Fame inductee, co-founder of the valley’s Urban Chamber of Commerce and one of the first black attorneys to practice in the city. Now running his own law firm in Stuart, Fla., after graduating from Howard University’s School of Law and working for seven years under famed civil rights attorney Willie Gary, Marwan Porter has represented clients in Ferguson, Mo., and more recently in Orlando, in addition to nearby Miami and his hometown of Las Vegas. PORTER He native credits his success and ongoing drive to his late father, who died this year. “He taught me to be a social engineer, to use law as a tool and a weapon to effectuate change for everybody,” Porter said. “You want to be a part of something that remains.” With as many as 100 wrongful death lawsuits filed through his firm each year, Porter says a lot of cases involve police shootings, particularly of black men.
“We see these coming to light in recent years, and we want to be there to put the gloves on and fight when called upon,” Porter said. Porter said events such as this month’s police shootings of black men in Baton Rouge, La., and St. Anthony, Minn., have been happening “for decades.” But thanks to video-recording technology and platforms such as Periscope and Facebook Live, Porter said Americans were becoming more aware, opening the doors for social change. “Imagine what would have been the story in Louisiana or Minnesota if those cases wouldn’t have been caught on camera,” Porter said. “It would have been a completely different narrative and it would have been very unlikely that either of those families would have gotten any justice.” Porter pointed to one of his own cases, representing the family of Raymond Herisse, a 22-year-old black man who died after police fired 116 bullets at his Hyundai Sonata in 2011 on Miami Beach. Sixteen bullets struck Herisse, and four bystanders were wounded. Though all officers were cleared in the shooting in 2014, Porter helped Herisse’s family secure a settlement this year from the Miami Beach and Hialeah police departments. He said his father often represented black clients. While it was more difficult to contest racial profiling during James Porter’s heyday in the court system from the 1960s to the early 2000s, he taught his son that lawyers of every color could instigate reform. “Our society is based on laws,” Marwan Porter said. “If
you know the laws and know how to work within the laws, you have the ability to change them and make new ones.” Today, Porter advocates for an overhaul in police policies and procedures to combat “fear and stereotyping.” “We need to have better checks and balances,” he said. “Taking a life should be used as a last resort for police. But when dealing with the African-American community, it seems like it’s all too often used as the first resort.” Porter said he began learning the values of race equality at a young age. Even before Marwan Porter was born, his father served in Washington, D.C., investigating the cause of the 1967 race riots and providing recommendations to President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration on how to prevent further strife. James Porter also taught Marwan to value human life, he said, fighting to reverse the death penalty imposed on a Nevada inmate in the 1980s and spearheading Las Vegas’ Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support division, which helped ensure child support payments reached the children for whom they were intended. “Just the effect he was able to have on the community, using law as a tool and as a weapon, was inspiring,” Porter said. While Porter’s firm also takes clients from business litigation, personal-injury and both labor and employment cases, he estimated more than half of his roughly 200 cases each year came from wrongful deaths, including police and mass shootings and car crashes. He says although his firm occasionally has to deny clients, he aims for higher-profile, complex cases, so he can make the greatest social impact. It’s a path his father has walked, and Porter is proud to be on it. “A lot of people, black and white, don’t have positive male father figures. And it was something I was fortunate to have and emulate.”
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Over its 21 years, the Hard Rock Hotel has been home to memorable concerts, MTV’s reality television series “The Real World” and a little-known off-menu deal at Mr. Lucky’s. (courtesy and staff file)
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he Hard Rock Hotel has come of age. In March, the purple-hued landmark on Paradise Road and Harmon Avenue turned 21. And we’re still celebrating. Here are 21 Things We Love about HRH. As they say, let’s rock: 21: Added to the blackjack pit this year: aerial artists! 20: The former Viva Las Vegas Lounge, which occupied the space now taken by the hotel’s Cantor Gaming sports book, was often called “the side bar.” Further, it was nicknamed “Judge Ito’s,” playing off “side bar,” because as the hotel opened, the O.J. Simpson trial was ongoing and that moniker was a reference to Judge Lance Ito. 19: Periodically, drunken guests attempt to pilfer the tip jar at Fuel coffee shop near the Flamingo Road entrance. This happens once a month or so, and the staff is always on alert. 18: The 4,400-square-foot Suite 1168 in the Casino Tower was transformed into a set for the 25th anniversary of MTV’s “The Real World” in January 2010. 17: The solidly fulfilling restaurant Pink Taco opened in 1999, so long
their “Hell Freezes Over” ago that we have almost tour. forgotten the controversy 13: Closing show at surrounding its name the old Joint on Feb. 7, when it was announced. 2009: A roaring concert 16: Celebs who atby Mötley Crüe. tended the opening gala 12: Iconic performancin March 1995: Jack es: Rolling Stones in 2002 Nicholson, Kevin Costner, (the “fire code” concert, as Tommy Lee and Pamela John the crowd swelled beyond Anderson, Tim Allen, Katsilometes the room’s 2,000 capacity); Nicolas Cage, Ellen DeGeAerosmith in 2002. neres, Salt-N-Pepa, Tim 11: Lesser-known but Burton, Dean Cain, Nikki fantastic shows from the Sixx, Christy Turlington old Joint: Gipsy Kings in 1996, Joe & Jason Patric, Steve Young, Stephen Jackson in 2001, John Mayer in 2002, Dorff, Daphne Zuniga, Kelly Emberg, Green Day in 2004 (playing “American James Woods, Bridget Hall, Alicia Idiot” in its entirety). Silverstone, Kelsey Grammer, John 10: The classic comment from Corbett, Lara Flynn Boyle, Corbin BerMayer: “I would gamble if, when I won, nsen, Sandra Bernhard, Stephen BaldI got paid in shoes.” win, Brendan Fraser, Kate Pierson, 9: The opening-weekend perforAntonio Sabato Jr., Spike Jonze and mance by Paul McCartney at the new Sofia Coppola, David Justice, Sherilyn Joint in April 2009, when his encores Fenn and Laura San Giacomo. — the encores — lasted 35 minutes, or 15: Memorable sightings on a single longer than most concerts performed night at Center Bar from 1996: David by The Beatles. Schwimmer of “Friends,” Emilio Este8: The band on opening night was vez and then-NFL defensive lineman called The Wayne Neutron. The lineup: Steve Emtman. Duff McKagan on bass and vocals, Matt 14: Opening show at the old Joint Sorum on drums, Teddy Andreadis on on March 11, 1995: The Eagles, during
keyboard, and Gilby Clarke and Izzy Stradlin on guitar. 7: The famed $7.77 Gambler’s Special at Mr. Lucky’s 24/7 (good with an HRH Backstage Pass players card). That’s a steak, mashed potatoes, grilled shrimp — and not on the menu. Ask your server. 6: Best-ever show at Vinyl: Imagine Dragons, for a Southwest Airlines promotion, Feb. 23, 2015. 5: Lest we forget he headlined Vinyl: Andrew Dice Clay was that room’s comedy star from 2013-15. 4: The forerunner of the “miniresidency,” Carlos Santana has played more shows at the Joint than any other artist, 73 in all. 3: When the hotel opened, it offered 350 guest rooms. It now offers 1,505 rooms in three towers. 2: The venerable nightclub Body English has opened and closed — twice — and is being renovated once more for Channing Tatum’s “Magic Mike Live!” male revue opening in spring. 1: Though never actually put to the test, it was said that the series of musical notes enwrapping the globe over the old Center Bar played The Beatles’ “Across The Universe.”
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Children learn a lot by observing other people and mimicking their behavior. Good modeling can help hardwire healthy habits for children well into their adulthood. “If caregivers model eating well, staying active, keeping a regular sleep time and other positive behavior, children will learn that these are normal aspects of everyday life and be healthier for it,” said Carmen Leung, MS, child life specialist at Sunrise Children’s Hospital.
What a healthy childhood can teach us about a healthy life When it comes to children, most of us know the importance of ensuring their basic needs are being met — that they’re eating well, being active and getting enough sleep — but we often don’t extend ourselves the same consideration. Jampacked schedules, demanding jobs and active social lives often take precedence over the basic acts of self-care that keep us healthy as adults. “Habits, good and bad ones, start when we’re young,” said Lisa McComb, RD, LD, IBCLC, registered dietitian and lactation consultant at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. Whether you’ve forgotten good habits along the way, or never fully established them to begin with, dialing back to the fundamentals can make us healthier adults.
Eating Maintaining a balanced diet — rich in vitamins, minerals and other key nutrients — is important during every stage of life. “Generally speaking, Americans over-consume calories. A diet that is heavy on refined carbohydrates affects metabolism and produces cravings that contribute to weight gain,” McComb said. She recommends following the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk products. It also includes lean meats, such as poultry and fish, as well as other healthy sources of protein like beans, eggs and nuts. Saturated fats, trans fat, cholesterol, salt and added sugars are noted as being especially damaging to a healthy diet. “Fresh, frozen or canned — that first baby-food jar of fruits or vegetables was a good choice then, and it’s a good choice now,” McComb said. Here are her tips for incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet as an adult: Start your grocery shopping in the produce section, especially the veggie aisle. Commit to trying a new vegetable every week. If a favorite fruit isn’t in season, try a frozen or canned option but be sure there are no added sugars or syrups listed on the packaging. Pay attention to color; the more variety in the color of your meals, the better. Try to consume a rainbow of fruits and vegetables throughout the week.
exercise Frequent exercise is integral to a person’s health and sense of wellness, but a regular gym routine can be difficult to fit into a busy schedule. While setting aside time for dedicated exercise is necessary, you also should incorporate exercise into your daily activities, similar to how children approach playtime. “An active child sweats everyday, and so should you. Not only does sweat cool you down, it detoxifies the body, helps to regulate mood, clears the skin and wards off disease,” McComb said.
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sleep Most children have beloved bedtime rituals such as lullabies, story time, cuddling up with their favorite teddy bear or being tucked in before going to sleep. These rituals are important because they can help signal to the brain that it’s time to power down and get some much-needed rest. Unfortunately, for many adults, the art of the bedtime ritual often gets lost somewhere during adolescence. Re-establishing it prior to going to sleep can help promote restfulness and lead to better, deeper sleep. Bedtime-ritual tips to help adults wind down:
n Draw the curtains and dim the lights in your bedroom. n Have a cup of non-caffeinated tea. n Give yourself a five-minute scalp, hand or foot massage. n Listen to soothing music. n Read a book or magazine.
n Practice deep breathing and meditation. n Turn off phones, computers and TVs — and don’t take these devices to bed with you. n Skip the nightcap. Drinking alcohol before bed can decrease your quality of sleep drastically.
timeouts We often give children “timeouts” when they’re upset or anxious and need a minute to calm down, but adults can benefit from this kind of mental break as well. “We all need tools to calm ourselves when we’re overly stressed or upset,” McComb said. Taking the time to cool off and come back to a situation can bring a fresh perspective, clarity and emotional resolve. Tips for an adult timeout n Step away from the situation and breathe calmly. n Spend 20 to 30 minutes alone to evaluate the “big feelings” you’re having. Are you tired? Overwhelmed? Worried about something else? Once you identify the contributing factors to your reaction, consider new ways to re-engage. n Don’t jump right back into the situation immediately. Take as much time as you can to continue to cool off and regain perspective.
Small ways to work up a sweat during regular activities n Walk wherever you can, always take the stairs and go the long way when possible. n Speed-walk while doing errands. n Play with your kids and/or pets. n Forgo a shopping cart and use a basket at the store if you’re only picking up a few things. n Clean the house at a faster pace than you normally would.
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POKemON whoa
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Suburbia is a strange place to catch Pokemon. Lots of Pidgeys, lots of Rattatas, lots of Ekans, but it’s just more and more of the same — I feel like that’s a metaphor. PokeStops around suburbia are odd, too. My map tells me the nearest ones are the “Siena Hills Fountain” and “Horizon Ridge Mural,” except those aren’t the official names of anything. The fountain is just the fountain on the corner outside the shopping center with a Chipotle, and the mural is a random painting outside of a Smith’s. On the plus side, I can now honestly say I’m running to the grocery store to pick up some Poke Balls.
#004 Charmander (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
GLOSSARY: Pokestop
By Megan Messerly | staff writer
The inexorably adorable, ferocious fighters who battled alongside a generation of Pokemon trainers throughout their childhoods, from Pallet Town to the Cerulean Cave, have returned. But they’re no longer relegated to the pixelated screens of the Game Boy Color. Pokemon are now living among us. ¶ Through the screens of our phones, they’re hanging out under trees at actual parks and brazenly chilling at casino bars. In the short time “Pokemon Go” has been hijacking normal life pretty much everywhere, Las Vegas has emerged as one of the more unique cities in which to play. For starters, how are you supposed to catch water Pokemon in a desert? The solution, according to some local players, has been to venture boldly and illegally into the city’s flood channels and retention basins. (“It’s not safe for you or your #Bulbasaur,” the Regional Flood Control District tweeted in response.) ¶ But just as it has in countless other cities, the game has succeeded in getting people to connect with the places they live. Landmarks like Sunset Park and Springs Preserve turned into epicenters of Pokemonrelated humanity literally overnight, so much so that Metro Police have ramped up enforcement of park curfews. ¶ Since the release of Nintendo’s mobile phenomenon on July 6, a handful of public gatherings have been organized around the game, local businesses have reaped the windfalls (Atomic Liquors has a Gym!) and virtually everyone has offered opinions on the silliness and genius of the world’s most popular smartphone app. The Sunday took to the streets on a Friday night to check out where Pokemon are lurking in our midst. — Ian Whitaker contributed to this story.
Geo-tagged locations on the in-game map — often sculptures or other objects of interest — that players can visit and obtain items (such as Poke Balls, for catching Pokemon, and Potions, which are used to heal your monsters after battling with them). Players can also add a Lure (pictured on-screen above) to attract more wild Pokemon to the area.
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EGGS? When visiting PokeStops, players can sometimes find Eggs, which require incubation (the game will measure how far you’ve walked) before hatching. What Pokemon is inside? It’s a mystery!
Parks seem to be an ideal place to catch Pokemon. Many more PokeStops and a good deal of Pokemon — at least, more than seem to lurk around my house. At Pebble Park, we meet a SolarCity employee also out hunting. “Did you catch the Charmander?” he shouts at us, as we’ve stopped to pursue a Hitmonlee (which runs away from me). We end up walking with him around the park and find that not only does he have many thoughts on Pokemon, but also on the state of the solar industry in Nevada, and that he attended both the county and state Democratic conventions as a Bernie Sanders #106 delegate. hitmonlee He agrees with my theory that “Pokemon Go” might secretly be part of Michele Obama’s plan to end childhood obesity. (Case in point, each piece of exercise equipment at the park near my house is a PokeStop.) Total Pokemon caught: Another Abra, and I hatch a Jigglypuff from an egg after walking around so much.
There are 721 types of Pokemon, and more will be unveiled this fall with the release of “Pokemon Sun” and “Pokemon Moon” for the Nintendo 3DS. Only the first 151 Pokemon from Generation I are found in “Pokemon Go.”
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Edward Bravo, left, and his wife, Christina, play “Pokemon Go” during an event at Craig Ranch Regional Park in North Las Vegas. Biaggio Bravo, center, also plays. About 1,500 people were in attendance, according to the Pokemon Go Las Vegas Facebook page. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
Side note: The park is next to a basin, which shows up as water in the app, though it is dry as a bone. No water Pokemon here.
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LOCATION: UNLV Seemed like there was a lot of hubbub online about catching Pokemon at UNLV, so that’s our next stop. As we drive onto campus, I’m overwhelmed by the number of PokeStops. Also, there are a bizarrely large number of Meowths, so I catch one for good measure.
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LOCATION: UNLV Wandering somewhere in the middle of UNLV, I stumble across a Machop lounging in a xeriscape garden. He doesn’t put up much of a fight.
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LOCATION: SLS LAS VEGAS SLS Las Vegas was apparently having some sort of discount on beer for anyone playing “Pokemon Go” from 5 to 7 p.m., so we miss the perk. And I think I expected more
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GLOSSARY: GYM
LOCATION: THE STRIP
While some might prefer to focus on catching ’em all, players can choose to strengthen and battle their Pokemon against those of other players at Gyms on the map. Many are at businesses, but there are some unexpected settings — for example, there’s a Gym in the chocolate fountain at Jean Philippe Patisserie at the Bellagio.
Headed south on Las Vegas Boulevard, and glad to be stuck in traffic — all the better for cruising random PokeStops. Much better luck here, probably thanks to the dozens of lures set up at various #129 Magikarp casinos. And that’s not even counting the number of PokeStops on the Strip’s actual roadway; at one point just in my field of view I see at least 60. My most useless but delightful catch is a Magikarp, which I encounter flopping helplessly on the pavement in front of Caesars Palace.
rare Pokemon on the Strip (some reports of that on Reddit), but the first two I spy on the casino floor are a Zubat and a Pidgey. Then I spot an adorable Growlithe lounging among the slot machines. I take a picture (because Vegas) and then catch it.
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LOCATION: THE PARK Our last stop: The Park. For some reason, we thought this would be a great place to catch Pokemon. Our folly was forgetting that “Pokemon Go” relies on old crowdsourcing information from the augmented reality-game “Ingress.” That means any new developments are unlikely to have any PokeStops. The great equalizer. So we wander down Las Vegas Boulevard. As the sun sets, I look at the hordes of people staring at their phones, from the Pokemon trainers to the tourists Instagramming and Snapchatting their weekends away, and already it’s difficult to tell which is which.
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San Diego State is 19-3 over the past three seasons when running back Donnel Pumphrey rushes for at least 100 yards, and 8-10 when he is under 100 yards. Pumphrey, a Las Vegas product, is 318 yards shy of Marshall Faulk’s school record for career rushing yards. (associated press file)
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aztecs’ diminutive running back from las vegas has proved recruiters wrong By Taylor Bern Staff Writer
Their goals aren’t hidden or whispered in the halls. As Mountain West Conference football media days get underway at the Cosmopolitan this week, it’s no secret what San Diego State thinks it can do this year: win the Mountain West, play in a New Year’s Bowl, go undefeated. Those are lofty aspirations, but the team had one of the best seasons in program history in 2015. Following through on the Aztecs’ goals this year will depend largely on a senior running back once deemed too small for the big stage. “We have expectations to be great,” said Donnel Pumphrey, a Canyon Springs High graduate whom SDSU is trumpeting as a Heisman Trophy candidate. “We know what we’re capable of.” Among active players, Pumphrey is the nation’s leader in career rushing yards (4,272), rushing touchdowns (45) and all-purpose yardage (5,145). As he approaches Marshall Faulk’s school rushing record (4,589), it’s clear many college recruiters didn’t recognize Pumphrey’s ability. The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder ran for 4,152 yards and 49 touchdowns over a Pioneers career that ended with him as the Gatorade Nevada Player of the Year in 2013. Pumphrey took only an unofficial visit to UNLV, and bigger schools that came through town would tell then-Canyon Springs coach Hunkie Cooper that they had bigger players in mind. “ ‘Coop, we love him; he’s just too small.’ ‘He has it, but we’re going to go in a different direction,’” Cooper recalled. “It’s frustrating.” In the end, Pumphrey’s stature and Cooper’s past worked together for one of the most fortuitous recruiting coups in Mountain West history. The one guy who always believed Cooper when he called Pumphrey one of the best football players he had ever seen was SDSU running backs coach Jeff Horton, who was a UNLV assistant when Cooper played six positions for the Rebels. Horton, who’s now the offensive coordinator and an associate head coach to Rocky Long, bought into Cooper’s vision and comparisons of Pumphrey to another great Las Vegas tailback, Bishop Gorman High’s DeMarco Murray. As other schools came and went, it was easy for Pumphrey to identify the place that believed in him. “I fell in love,” Pumphrey said. “Everything about San Diego State felt great.”
around,” Pumphrey said. “We learned from last year’s team, and we’re excited to lead this year’s team to bigger and better things.” Pumphrey said he never imagined his name being mentioned alongside guys like Faulk or for awards like the Heisman or Walter Camp Player of the Year Award. Cooper’s not surprised. After a Hall of Fame receiving career in the Arena Football League, Cooper spent 10 years at Canyon Springs. He started off summer workouts with an 8.6mile run that included pit stops at homeless shelters or cemeteries to warn players what could happen if they didn’t get an education. Pumphrey was never one of the guys Cooper had to worry about. From the time he saw Pumphrey play youth football, the coach could tell he was mentally ahead of the game, and watching Pumphrey grow up and maintain good grades further entrenched Cooper’s belief. “He’s been durable, he’s been a leader, he’s going to graduate and this young man is (318) yards RICKS from breaking the record at San Diego State,” Cooper said. “The only thing I’m surprised by is he’s finally able to put some weight on.” Last season, Cooper left Canyon Springs to become the wide receivers coach at SDSU. Now he gets to continue to help Pumphrey’s career while working alongside the coach who believed TAI in the diminutive back, Horton, and one who was skeptical, former UNLV coach and current SDSU special teams coordinator/associate head coach Bobby Hauck. While Cooper enjoyed being up close for Pumphrey’s 2,069 all-purpose yards last season, the greater joy has been continuing to be around him MORRIS away from the game. “D.J.’s life is not only on the football field,” Cooper said. “Growing up in North Las Vegas, there are some tough times, but he did everything he could to better himself.” No matter how his senior season plays out, HALL Pumphrey is on track for success. But there are a few things he and the Aztecs intend to check off their list before he moves on to trying to prove himself in the NFL. “How our season is set up,” Pumphrey said, “we can do great things.”
Still, few could have imagined how well the partnership would work out for both sides. Pumphrey earned SDSU’s Outstanding Freshman award, then became a two-time team MVP as well as two-time first-team All-Mountain West pick as a sophomore and junior. He also was one of the biggest reasons for SDSU’s remarkable 2015 turnaround, when the Aztecs started 1-3, then rattled off 10 consecutive victories to win the league and the Hawaii Bowl. Over the first four games, Pumphrey averaged 3.5 yards per carry with three touchdowns. Over the final 10, he averaged 5.5 yards per carry and six times he scored at least two touchdowns in a game. “That was probably the most unselfish team I’ve been
Las Vegas Aztecs Recruiting Donnel Pumphrey out of Las Vegas wasn’t the only time San Diego State has dipped into Southern Nevada to build its roster, or its coaching staff. A pair of former UNLV head coaches, Bobby Hauck and Jeff Horton, are San Diego State’s associate head coaches. And wide receivers coach Hunkie Cooper spent more than a decade at Canyon Springs High. The relationship of each with area high school coaches gives San Diego State an edge when searching for players. Coaches, for example, know San Diego State is interested in their players, and contact them to stop by for a visit when scouting the area. In addition to Pumphrey, six others from Southern Nevada are expected to be on San Diego State’s roster this season. They include: senior linebacker Randy Ricks (Legacy), senior defensive lineman Sam Tai (Liberty), junior linebacker Tyler Morris (Foothill), sophomore defensive lineman Noble Hall (Valley), and a pair of freshmen from Green Valley in kicker Conor Perkins and wide receiver Isiah Macklin. Another 2017 recruit, Ethan Dedeaux of Liberty, is verbally committed to sign in February.
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Big Spin hot seat Date: Sundays-Tuesdays in July Time: 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Information: One table player will be randomly selected to win prizes including dining, slot play and cash up to $1,000.
TUSCANY
Senior Day Date: Thursdays in July Information: Seniors who receive 200 base points get a prize. Visit player’s club for additional rewards. Point multipliers Date: Mondays and Fridays in July Information: Earn 12x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. Gift day Date: Sundays in July Information: Earn 300 same-day base points on July 24 for a multi-use tool. Puzzle prizes Date: Wednesdays and Saturdays in July Information: Earn 250 base points for one puzzle piece; earn a maximum of four per day. Redeem for prizes at the players club.
GOLD COAST
Drawings at 7:15 p.m. Saturdays in July. Twenty winners will be selected each week with a maximum prize of $3,000. Play for Prizes — Keep the Cash Coming Date: Through July 29 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for up to $190 per day. July Gifts Date: July 24 Time: Midnight-6:59 p.m. Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker. Swipe your card at any promotional kiosk and redeem your receipt for an electric nail trimmer. Friday point multipliers Date: July 29 Time: 5-9 p.m. Information: Earn 10x points on reels and video reels. Sunday point multipliers Date: July 24 Information: Earn 10x points on reels and video reels and 2x points on video poker on Sundays in July. July movie tickets Date: July 27 Information: Earn 100 points on slots or 500 points on video poker for a Brenden Theatres movie ticket.
Point multiplier Date: Mondays in July Information: Receive 15x points on penny reels.
July car wash Date: July 28 Information: Earn 100 points on slots or 500 points on video poker for a Terrible Herbst car wash.
BOYD PROPERTIES
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$600,000 Freedom to Roam drawings Date: Saturdays in July Information: Earn up to 50x entries every Friday. Prizes range from $250 to a new Jeep Renegade. Drawings will be held at 6:15 p.m. at Sam’s Town, 7:15 p.m. at the Orleans and 8:15 p.m. at Gold Coast and Suncoast.
Fremont
60th anniversary kiosk game When: Throughout the summer Information: Win point multipliers and drawing entries.
PALMS
$60,000 Island Treasure drawings Date: Through July 30 Information: Earn drawing tickets from slot play. Swipe Monday through Friday for 20 free entries.
Samsung Galaxy Tablet giveaway Date: Through July 31 Information: Valid at both locations. Earn 40,000 base points to receive a tablet.
SILVERTON
Senior Mondays Date: Mondays Time: Drawings at 4 p.m. Information: Names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts.
ALIANTE
Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays in July Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 10x on reels. $300,000 car and slot-play
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giveaway Date: Through Aug. 28 Information: New cars will be awarded every other weekend. 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. A Dodge Challenger giveaway weekend is July 30-31. Fighter Jets and Freedom kiosk game Date: July 24-28 Information: Earn 20 points daily for a swipe and $10 rated average bet per swipe. Prizes include slot play, resort dollars and points. Summer Sizzle table games drawings Date: Through July 29 Information: Guests will have a chance to win a share of $8,700 in cash and prizes. Every Friday, 10 winners will be announced at a 7:45 p.m. drawing with a top prize of $500.
HOOTERS
Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 10x points on select machines. $5 match play Date: Ongoing Information: Dine in the Hooters restaurant and receive a $5 match-play coupon.
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New member promotion Date: July Information: Earn 100 points and receive a mystery gift, earn 200 points and receive a breakfast or lunch buffet, and earn 300 points and receive a dinner or brunch buffet. All points to qualify for these offers must be earned within the first 24 hours of signing up for a loyalty card.
DOWNTOWN GRAND
Grand Seniors Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Receive 5x points all day. Monthly 50,000-point drawing. 2017 Cadillac XT5 giveaway Date: Through Oct. 1 Time: 10 p.m. Information: Receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 25 base points earned on slots, video poker or live table games. Three players will be drawn for a chance to win a car in their choice of red, white or blue. Multiplier Mondays Date: Mondays Information: Receive point multipliers and bonus entries for drawings
based on tier status. Valid only for current monthly promotions. Look. Listen. Play. Date: Fridays and Saturdays in July and August Time: Drawings hourly, 7 p.m.-midnight Information: Receive one virtual entry for every 25 base points earned. Five players will receive a mini electronics gift or $100 in play. At midnight, one grand prize winner will choose a gift box. Wet Your Whistle Wednesdays Date: Wednesdays in July Information: Earn 375 points to get a bottle of Fireball. Grand gift giveaway Date: Thursdays in July Information: Earn 500 points to receive a beach towel. Limit two per person per day.
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Ice cream shop game Date: Fridays in July Time: 5-10 p.m. Information: Win up to $500.
SOUTH POINT
$600,000 July Money Madness Date: Through July Information: Players with slot cards can win a cash progressive bonus of up to $25,000. Active players using their slot cards will win $25 in play when the bonus hits. 50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Open to loyalty-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.
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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
Slot tournament Date: Mondays in July Information: Open to card members. Win up to $1,000 in slot play. Receive an additional tournament entry for every 1,000 points earned. Point multiplier
Date: Fridays in July Information: Swipe at the kiosk for a guaranteed 5x multiplier. At 8:30 p.m., 21 guests will win a multiplier upgrade, up to 100x points. Collect and win Date: Tuesdays-Thursdays in July Information: Collect game pieces and win up to $1,000. 2016 Camaro giveaway Date: July Time: Drawing is at 5 p.m. July 31 Information: Earn one drawing entry for every 100 points earned in July. Receive 10x drawing entries every Sunday and Wednesday.
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Gift days Date: Thursdays and Fridays in July Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Players who earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points can receive a beach towel on July 28 and 29. Point multiplier Date: Sundays in July Information: Earn 10x points on slot machines. Excludes video poker. $3.5 Million Reels of Riches Date: Saturdays in July Time: Drawing at 8 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be drawn to win cash, slot play and a chance to participate in the final drawing at 9 p.m. Aug. 20. To participate, earn 100 slot points to gain five drawing entries or 100 video poker points to gain one drawing entry. Additionally, guests who have an average bet of $15 for one hour on a table game will receive one drawing entry. Double entries can be earned every Monday through Wednesday. Entries reset weekly. $12,500 weekly baccarat drawing Date: Fridays in July Time: Hourly, 8 p.m.-midnight Information: Two players will be drawn and win $250 each in play until promotional chips are lost. See main cashier for details and qualifying information.
Jokers Wild
Hot seat giveaway Date: Sundays in July Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: One player will win $50 every hour. 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
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the roll. 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.
COSMOPOLITAN
100 Days of Summer $100,000 giveaway Date: Through Sept. 27 Information: Each day, players have the opportunity to win their share of $1,000 in prizes.
TEXAS STATION
Video poker tournament Date: Tuesdays in July Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 50 base points for one entry. Play up to three additional rounds for every 50 points earned. There will be 25 winners each week.
HARD ROCK HOTEL
Point multipliers Date: Thursdays through Dec. 29 Information: Receive 20x points on reels and 5x points on video poker. Summer Free For All kiosk game Date: Fridays-Sundays in July Information: First swipe is free. Earn 250 points for additional swipes. Win slot play, points and cash. 45+ Classic Rockers Date: Wednesdays through Dec. 28 Information: For players 45 and older. Receive 15x points on reels and 5x points on video poker along with bonus slot points.
VENETIAN AND PALAZZO
Fifth annual Grand Dragon Master baccarat championship Date: Began July 22 Information: Loyalty-card members receive one tournament entry. Additional entries cost $50. The global championship spans Las Vegas Sands properties and features a total prize pool worth $10 million.
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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.
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Beware of following the lead of playground bullies
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t might be tempting to explain away the recent ambush killings of eight police officers, and the wounding of 10 others, as horrific aberrations of an otherwise mostly law-abiding society. Two deranged shooters, one in Dallas and one in Baton Rouge, La., apparently thought they were settling a score. These killers might have felt emboldened by the inciting behaviors of bullies who challenge authority and threaten to take matters into their own hands. Las Vegas is no stranger to such tragedies. Two years ago, a married couple who espoused white supremacy executed two Metro Police officers eating lunch at a pizza restaurant. The shooters fled to a nearby Walmart, where she killed herself and police shot her husband to death. An armed bystander at the store engaged the couple and was himself shot and killed. The couple had recently spent time at the Bunkerville ranch of Cliven Bundy, the law-breaking cattleman
who has refused to pay the federal government some $1 million in grazing fees, declaring that his ancestors beat the government to the land so it was his to use as he pleased. When agents with the Bureau of Land Management showed up to seize Bundy’s cattle, Bundy called for armed, anti-government militiamen from around the country to stand by his side. It became an armed encampment, a showdown highlighted by a Bundy supporter putting his weapon through narrow gaps in concrete barriers and drawing a bead on BLM officers. Sen. Harry Reid rightly called them “nothing more than domestic terrorists,” even as Nevada’s Republican senator, Dean Heller, empowered them by referring to them as “patriots.” He later reversed. Gov. Brian Sandoval weighed in on behalf of the Bundy gang, calling the BLM’s presence intimidating — a presence that would not have been necessary had Bundy obeyed the law like every other Nevada cattle rancher. Instead, armed men held government
agents at bay. The BLM pulled back, and Bundy and his cohorts are facing a February criminal trial in federal court. Let’s fast-forward to how Donald Trump sees bullying and violence as good sport. At a political rally in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Trump told the crowd: “If you see somebody getting ready to throw a tomato, knock the crap out of them, would you? Seriously, OK? Just knock the hell — I promise you, I will pay for the legal fees. I promise.” In Warren, Mich., Trump told supporters what to do with a protester: “Get him out. Try not to hurt him. If you do, I’ll defend you in court.” And he added, “Are Trump rallies the most fun? We’re having a good time.” At a rally in Fayetteville, N.C., Trump sounded sentimental as he harked back to a time when heavies would keep unruly people in line: “In the good old days, this doesn’t happen, because they used to treat them very, very rough. We’ve become very weak.”
At a Las Vegas rally, Trump seemed to begrudge how security guards were dealing peacefully with a protester: “The guards are being very gentle with him. I’d like to punch him in the face, I’ll tell you that. … I love the old days. You know what they used to do to guys like that in a place like this? They’d be carried out on a stretcher, folks.” We all have an obligation to rein in violence, and the taunting threat of violence. Indulging in thoughts of violently acting out — whether it’s a renegade cattle rancher or a bully presidential candidate — rips at the fabric of law and order that we all depend on as a civil society. Who knows how these violent behaviors and attitudes will play out on a school playground — or in the minds of men angry at police? Cliven Bundy and Donald Trump are provocative, violence-embracing bullies whose irresponsible, inflammatory actions give license to others to act out. Who is to say how they have influenced others?
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JULY 24 Mahjong World Championship: Top players will compete for the largest prize purse in American mahjong history. Times vary, free to attend, Westgate, 3000 Paradise Road, destinationmahjongg.com. Las Vegas Classic Movies Theater: Enjoy screenings of classic films such as “Pandora’s Box,” “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari,” “Charade,” “Night of the Living Dead,” “Tarzan’s Revenge” and “The Lady of Burlesque.” 8 p.m., $4, Corner Gallery, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., 702-501-9219. *Also: 8 p.m. July 28-29; 6 and 8 p.m. July 30-31
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The Golden Tiki one-year anniversary celebration: Frank Marino of “Divas Las Vegas” will unveil his own likeness as a shrunken head during the celebration. Attendees will be entered to win a trip for two to Hawaii. 21+, 6:30 p.m., free, The Golden Tiki, 3939 Spring Mountain Road, thegoldentiki.com. “Love Letters”: Two childhood friends’ lifelong correspondence begins with birthday party thankyou notes and summer camp postcards. Their romantic relationship grows as they exchange letters throughout all different stages of their lives. 2 p.m., $20, Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd., 702-240-1301. “Beauty and the Beast”: Members of the Broadway West Dance Studio will perform the classic play. Finger foods will be served. 2 p.m., $20, Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave., 702-457-3866.
MONDAY, JULY 25 Art in the Afternoon: “Let’s Get Away from it All”: This program fosters conversation and creative thinking, stimulating distant memories for those experiencing cognitive impairment. The event is open to anyone with memory loss and their caregivers. RSVP is requested. 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6055. Up, Up and Away with Mad Science: Children 5 and older can participate in science experiments to learn about breathing, air and air
pressure. 4 p.m., free, Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, cityofnorthlasvegas.com. *Also: 4 p.m. July 27, City Hall Library, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North Medicare information session: A representative from the Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program will provide information and answer questions about Medicare, Prescription Part D and other plans. 3 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3458. Las Vegas 51s vs. Reno Aces: The Triple-A baseball game will include $1 hot dogs, popcorn, Cracker Jack and pretzels. 7 p.m., $11-$30, Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-798-7825. Yoga flexibility and balance class: Open to all ages and skill levels. Bring your yoga mat and towel. 4:30-5:30 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, Board Room, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3631.
TUESDAY, JULY 26 Dula Gym summer three-day football clinic: Children ages 8-12 can participate in drills, learn game strategies and more. 9 a.m.-noon, $50, Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6307. *Also: July 27-28 Cooking Club: Food from around the world: People ages 50 and older can learn about other countries and cultures, and create cultural food dishes. Noon, $7, Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702-229-1600. An Evening with Chris Botti: The trumpeter will perform jazz and classical standards. 8 p.m., $29-$99, Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Reynolds Hall, 361 Symphony Park Ave., thesmithcenter.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Camp Cartwheel at Torino Ranch Summer Camp: Critically ill children and their siblings ages 5-17, under medical supervision, can enjoy the outdoor and overnight camping experience. Activities include swimming, scuba diving, arts and crafts, canoeing and outdoor games. Free, Torino Ranch in Lovell Canyon, Spring Mountain National Forest, 702-735-8434. *Also: July 28-30
RollerCon: The worldwide roller derby convention is open to enthusiasts of all levels. Times vary, $79-$249, Westgate Resort, 3000 Paradise Road, rollercon.com. *Also: July 28-31 Wellness Wednesdays: The class will detail what terpenes are, where these elements are found in nature, and the benefit of pairing certain strains for the possible treatment of conditions and ailments. 6:30 p.m., free, Essence Vegas, 4300 E. Sunset Road, Suite A3, essencevegas.com. Summer movie series: This week’s showing will be “The Rookie.” 11:30 a.m., free, Fashion Show Las Vegas, the Great Hall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, thefashionshow.com. *Also: Wednesdays through Aug. 24 Senior Law: The Foreclosure Process and Alternatives: Seminar attendees can learn about the foreclosure process and ways to help distressed homeowners keep their homes. Noon, free, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-507-3964. Swingshift Sideshow: Enjoy variety acts at the 10-year anniversary of this circus-style event. 21+, 8 p.m., $15, Fremont Country Club, 601 E. Fremont St., 702-382-6601.
THURSDAY, JULY 28 Red Carpet Affair: Drink, eat, mingle and enjoy live entertainment and interactive games at this fundraising event for the nonprofit group WomELLE for a Cause. 6-10 p.m., $75, Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St., 702-747-3054. Indoor Garage Sale: Sell your items or shop at the biannual event. Vendors must be at least 50 years old and purchase a table space by July 25. The event is free for shoppers and $5 for vendors. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free-$5, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6454. Public Art in the Las Vegas Valley: This seminar will focus on how public art can result in increases in property values, revenues and jobs. 8:30-10 a.m., free, Winchester Cultural Center theater, 3130 McLeod Drive, nevada.uli.org. Open Mic Poetry Night: Listen to or read poetry while enjoying
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Mexico. 6:30 p.m., $10-$12, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.
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Bowl 4 the Kids: Bowl to support the Children’s Specialty Center and the Hemophilia Treatment Center of Nevada. 1 p.m., $25, Strike Zone Bowling Center, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, 702-691-5716.
NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships: The winners of each division will become International Federation of Bodybuilding professionals. Noon, $60-$110, UNLV’s Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787. *Also: 9 a.m. July 30 Real MMA: This amateur fighting event will feature Trent Austin, Shane Shapiro, Steve Evans and Denise Bruckner. 7 p.m., $25-$35, Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, 702-456-7777. Dance in the Desert Festival: Local, regional and international choreographers and dance companies will be featured. 7-9 p.m., free, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, lvccld.org. *Also: 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. July 30 Miss Teen USA: Contestants from across the country will compete for the title. 8 p.m., $25-$124, Venetian Theatre, 702-414-9000. *Also: 5 p.m. July 30
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Allen Stone: Enjoy a performance from an American soul musician. 9 p.m., $25-$45, Vinyl, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, axs.com. “Darin’ to be Different!”: This original music production with a live big band will showcase more than 20 Bobby Darin favorites. 7 p.m., $15, Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd., 702-240-1301.
SUNDAY, JULY 31 “Sharknado: The 4th Awakens” movie premiere party: Cast members will attend a private viewing party and red carpet event, including Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, Gary Busey, Cheryl Tiegs and Ryan Newman. The after-party “Cast Party with a Cause” will be at Stratosphere’s Elation Pool. Fans can take photos with cast members while watching the film, and all ticket sale proceeds will benefit The Animal Foundation. 21+, 8 p.m., $15, Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, stratospherehotel.com.
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Jeffrey Hankins watches his drive off the tee at The Club at Sunrise golf course. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
Pivotal point for Las Vegas golf Courses have struggled since the recession, but a new generation of players may be picking up the game By Jackie Valley | Staff Writer
It was a sweltering 106 degrees when Megan Mashore adjusted her stance under the shade of a Topgolf roofline. Music, chatter and the thwack of clubs smashing golf balls filled the air around her. In front of her, the Las Vegas Strip glittered. ¶ “Just swing, right?” she said, eliciting chuckles from her husband, their two young boys and family friends. golf, Continued on page 52
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GROUP PUBLISHER Gordon Prouty ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Breen Nolan
NOTEWORTHY STORIES
47 48 56 Q&A WITH TONY BROADBENT A local McDonald’s franchisee talks about his rise from a 16-year-old parttime employee to an owner of multiple restaurants, as well as his commitment to Ronald McDonald House Charities and what a pro sports team can do for Southern Nevada. THE NOTES People on the Move, P46
MEET: GLUTTON
Chef Bradley Manchester opened his restaurant in 2015 in downtown Las Vegas and quickly received positive reviews. He changes the menu often to keep regulars excited and to attract new customers. Just don’t call it Gluten. TALKING POINTS The case for long-range financial forecasting, P49
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Chambers of commerce, P60
EDITORIAL EDITOR Erin Ryan (erin.ryan@gmgvegas.com) MANAGING EDITOR Dave Mondt (dave.mondt@gmgvegas.com) ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR/SPORTS AND DIGITAL Ray Brewer (ray.brewer@gmgvegas.com) STAFF WRITERS Kailyn Brown, Jesse Granger, Chris Kudialis, Megan Messerly, J.D. Morris, Daniel Rothberg, Cy Ryan, Eli Segall, Ricardo Torres-Cortez, Jackie Valley, Ian Whitaker COPY DESK CHIEF John Taylor COPY EDITORS Jamie Gentner, Brian Sandford SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS EDITOR Craig Peterson RESEARCHER Clayt Keefer EDITORIAL CARTOONIST Mike Smith LIBRARY SERVICES SPECIALIST Rebecca Clifford-Cruz OFFICE COORDINATOR Nadine Guy
ART ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR Liz Brown (liz.brown@gmgvegas.com) DESIGNER LeeAnn Elias PHOTO COORDINATOR Yasmina Chavez PHOTOGRAPHERS L.E. Baskow, Christopher DeVargas, Steve Marcus, Mikayla Whitmore
ADVERTISING ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER OF ONLINE MEDIA Katie Horton GROUP DIRECTOR OF SALES OPERATIONS Stephanie Reviea PUBLICATION COORDINATOR Denise Arancibia SENIOR ADVERTISING MANAGER Jeff Jacobs EXTERNAL CONTENT MANAGER Emma Cauthorn BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Sandra Segrest ACCOUNT MANAGERS Katie Harrison, Dawn Mangum, Sue Sran ADVERTISING MANAGERS Jim Braun, Brianna Eck, Kelly Gajewski, Chelsea Smith, Tara Stella, Alex Teel GREENSPUN MEDIA GROUP SALES ASSISTANT Steph Poli
MARKETING & EVENTS
CASINOS AND CAGES: A PATH TO LAS VEGAS RICHES It’s been a busy few months for billionaire brothers Lorenzo Fertitta and Frank Fertitta III. Their locals-focused casino company, Station Casinos, is buying the Palms for $312.5 million. Station recently unveiled plans to build a casino in Reno, and the Fertittas this month also sold their cage-fighting league, UFC, for $4 billion. It’s a flurry of activity for two well-known Las Vegas businessmen who, like countless others in town, were in bankruptcy court during the recession. The Fertittas and Colony Capital took Station private in 2007, but the casino operator filed for Chapter 11 in 2009 while grappling with $5.7 billion in debt. Station emerged from bankruptcy in 2011 with the Fertittas owning 45 percent of the company, after they invested almost $200 million, reports said. Their recent casino deals come amid increased competition in Las Vegas from rival Boyd Gaming Corp. and neighborhood gambling joints like Dotty’s. Meanwhile, the UFC sale comes after the Fertittas bought the league for just $2 million 15 years ago and grew it into a mainstream, regulated sport with partner and UFC President Dana White. — ELI SEGALL
EVENT MANAGER Kristin Wilson DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER Jackie Apoyan
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Megan Comfort is a Nevada State Bank SBA/small business manager for Southern Nevada. Comfort will oversee statewide SBA lending and the small-business team in Southern Nevada.
Jason Scarale were recognized by the National Association of Police Organizations. They were nominated for their acts during a barricade situation in which children were being held hostage. During the incident, Scarale was shot and suffered nonfatal injuries. The suspect was shot and killed.
Leilani Carreño is director of Nevada State College’s comfort Nepantla Program, an initiative that aims to help underserved, first-generation college students achieve long-term academic and economic success.
Provenance Healthcare, which provides adult genetic counseling and testing, hired Dr. Robb Tufano Rowley Rowley and Director of Operations Billy Tufano.
Marcel Mack is a financial operations specialist at Clark County Credit Union. He will be responsible for assisting with the credit union’s accounting operations. Provenance Healthcare, which provides adult genetic counseling and testing, hired Dr. Robb Rowley and Director of Operations Billy Tufano.
District Court Judge Elissa Cadish was awarded the Clark County Law Foundation Liberty Bell Award, given to people who uphold the rule of law, contribute to good government within the community, stimulate a sense of civic responsibility and encourage respect for the law in the courts. Cadish’s philanthropic work includes mentoring students at the William S. Boyd School of Law; work on the executive board for the Nevada chapter of the American Inn of Court; volunteering as an instructor at the State Bar of Nevada Young Lawyers’ Trial Academy; and volunteering as a judge for the Trial by Peers program.
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Dr. Daisy Cortes works at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada. The pediatric hematology-oncology provider is a native of California. Casey Korder of Parson Elementary School is a PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator. All cortes 2016 Innovators will receive training, access to premium and exclusive resources from PBS LearningMedia Custom service, a free PBS TeacherLine professional development course and networking opportunities. The educators also will receive ongoing support from their local PBS member stations and a chance to participate in the 2016 PBS LearningMedia Digital Summit and the International Society for Technology in Education conference.
The Royston Group, a commercial real estate investment firm, opened an office at 9890 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas. Rob Sutton, vice president of the Royston Group, will be the broker of record for the new office.
Brad Stith is the director of philanthropy and campaigns for Opportunity Village.
Members of the 2016 Clark County Credit Union board of directors are chairman Eric Jorgenson, attorney; vice chairman Doug Spring, UMC Hospital; and secretary/treasurer Lee Haney, H&H Enterprises. Board members are Ted Olivas, City of Las Vegas; Debbie Conway, Clark County recorder; Ed Zagalo, Clark County finance; and Michael Schramm, United Healthcare. Members of the 2016 audit committee are audit committee chairman Dr. Spencer Luth; Marc Joseph, Las Vegas Metro, retired; Sabrina Mercadante, Henderson city clerk; Curtis Myles, Las Vegas Monorail; and Steve McLean, Luxury Optical Holdings.
Anne P. Browne is the director of the Timothy S Y Lam Foundation, which supports the professional development and academic advancement of the hospitality industry.
Life Time Athletic Green Valley, 121 Carnegie St., Henderson, launched a Proactive Care Clinic. Led by Dr. Ryon E. Parker, it provides personalized health care with wellness plans developed on-site.
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Celebrations, which offers end-of-life memorials. The 2016 Choice Award winners were presented with their awards at the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association’s Choice Awards Gala. Winners were: Best Acrobatic Show — Le Reve; Best Headliner — Celine Dion; Best Nightclub — Omnia; Best Ground Transportation — AWG; Best Ground Tour — Pink Jeep Tours; Best Driving Experience — Exotics Racing; Best Happy Hour — db Brasserie; Best Buffet — Wynn Buffet; Best Steakhouse — SW Steakhouse; Best Asian Restaurant — Tao; Best Mexican Restaurant — Javier’s; Best Tourist Attraction — Bellagio Fountains; Best Spa — Encore Spa; Best Non-Acrobatic Production Show — “Showstoppers”; Best Comedic Act — Terry Fator; Best Dayclub/Pool Party — Encore Beach Club; Best Air Tour Company — Maverick Helicopters; Best Gun Range — Machine Gun Vegas; Best New Restaurant — Herringbone; Best Chef — Mark LoRusso; Best Non-Buffet Brunch — The Country Club at Wynn; Best Seafood — Costa di Mare; Best Italian Restaurant — Sinatra; Best French Restaurant — Bardot Brasserie; Best Golf Course — Bali Hai; and Best Exhibit/Museum — The Mob Museum. Grape Street Café, Wine Bar & Cellar hired Preferred Public Relations to be the agency of record to handle public relations and promotions. Confie, a national provider of personal and commercial lines insurance, acquired the assets of Auto Insurance Specialists of Las Vegas, whose primary focus since its founding in 2007 is personal auto insurance. The Linq remodeled some of its rooms to include bunk beds.
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Q&A with Tony Broadbent
‘All worthwhile things in life take sacrifice and time’ Tony Broadbent started working at McDonald’s when he was 16. He’s moved up through the organization, from part-time worker to assistant manager to director of operations and now owner of three franchises. He recently celebrated his one-year anniversary as a franchisee in the Southern Nevada market. What is the best business advice you’ve received? I have been taught to be principle-based, not only in business, but in life. I learned this often from my mentors and trainers, Doug Johnson and Clark Stringham. Doug and Clark owned the McDonald’s franchise organization that I grew up with. They taught me to base decisions on what is right and not what is easy. As a team, we focused on our people and tried to teach our managers to understand the business and operate each restaurant in the manner they felt was best. Different people have different skills, and there are many ways to be successful. Too often, we establish rules or procedures that can limit innovation. Your team will develop a deep satisfaction in their work when they know they are valued and important. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? I think professional sports will help this community once teams are established here and are competitive in their leagues. There is something about sports that unites people. Teams provide a sense of togetherness that this community could benefit from. I see in other cities people cheering for each other when they know they are fans of the same team. What has been your most exciting professional project? Each phase of my career has been exciting. I enjoyed being a general manager and leading a team of about 70 employees when that was my role. Likewise, I enjoyed being a director of operations and working with a much larger team. My current role of owner/operator has been exciting and challenging. What is common to each of these experiences is the opportunity to stretch myself and grow. To what do you owe your success? I have been successful because I showed up when they expected me and I used my personality and skills to do my best. I share this message with my crew often: You may not know what opportunities life will bring you, but if you want to be successful, you need to do your best and prepare yourself for the next step. Good things will happen. I am not saying they will happen overnight. One of the principles I live by is that all worthwhile things in life take sacrifice and time. Talk about your involvement with Ronald McDonald House Charities. Nineteen years ago, my wife, Lollie, and I lost a baby boy. We were unexpectedly flown to San Francisco and emergency medical procedures were performed to try to save our son’s life. He had
Tony Broadbent owns three McDonald’s restaurants in the Las Vegas Valley. (steve marcus/Staff)
not been born yet, and we lived in the hospital for 11 days. Our goal was to deliver the baby and stay at the Ronald McDonald House. We did not have that opportunity. I know what it feels like to have a child in trouble. I have met too many families who know this as well. Every local McDonald’s owner/operator is committed to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas. We see the families and we hear their stories. We are proud to give generously to RMHC, and to volunteer time in serving at the house either in leadership positions or service projects. RMHC also gives back by offering scholarships for local students. This year, RMHC awarded $173,830 to 153 high school graduates and $90,000 to 90 returning college students. Local owner/operators work together to do fundraisers, run promotions and donate funds. Where do you see yourself and your company in 10 years? In 10 years, I see us doing much of what we do today. The restaurants will certainly look different and our procedures may change. We may even serve different items. I have seen these types of changes come and go, and change is the only thing that we know will stay the same. I look forward to the future and am optimistic about our McDonald’s brand. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? My next adventure will be giving back. My thoughts are on providing service in some part of
the world where we can let go of ourselves and focus on the local people and their issues. When we can focus on the problems of others, our problems tend to shrink. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? I am a Pisces, so it has to be close to the water. My favorite places are beach destinations. I love Hawaii and Playa del Carmen in Mexico. Life runs at a slower pace and is much more relaxed in the beach destinations. My body and mind feel better in the ocean. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I wish I could better control stress levels. One of the things that I love about running is that it makes me feel better after I am finished. I think better when I am in the process of a hard run or bike ride. That is where I like to work out my problems and frustrations. What is something that people might not know about you? I am a Porsche Car Club driving instructor. One of my hobbies has been driving sports cars on the race track. This is another environment that helps me balance my life. When you are driving at your ability level on a road course, you cannot keep anything else on your mind. There is too much happening out there, and the focus is 100 percent on what is coming around the next corner. Much like running, most of the challenge is internal.
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by the numbers
$10 billion
Amount California-based pharmaceutical company Gilead avoided in taxes by moving assets to Ireland.
60%
Increase in Amazon Prime Day orders compared with Prime Day in 2015. Despite reported problems for some customers, July 12 was the most successful sales day in Amazon’s 21-year history.
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Hours ESPN dedicated to e-sports on July 17, culminating in the 2016 Street Fighter V EVO World Championship final staged at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
59%
Share of Americans who say they are worn out by the 2016 election coverage, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. It also found that U.S. adults believe there is too much coverage of the candidates’ comments and personal lives, and not enough coverage of their experience and issue stances.
$2.86 billion
Value of Berkshire Hathaway shares Warren Buffett recently donated to five family charities. The majority were donated to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
1 billion
Devices needed to run Windows 10 by mid-2018, according to Microsoft projections. The company said there are 350 million now running Windows 10 but that it is the fastest-growing product in the personal computer giant’s history.
80%
Share of chief financial officers who expect hiring and spending to slow over the year following Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, according to a survey by consultancy Deloitte.
Chef Bradley Manchester frequently changes the menu at his downtown restaurant, Glutton. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
Chef’s message: Indulge yourself glutton
Describe your business.
Glutton is a full-service restaurant offering New American cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients, as well as craft cocktails, beer and wine. Who are your customers?
Address: 616 E. Carson Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Phone: 702-366-0623 Email: bmanchester@gluttonlv.com Website: gluttonlv.com Hours of operation: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday for lunch; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for brunch; 5-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for dinner; 5-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday for dinner Owned/operated by: Bradley Manchester In business since: April 2015
We see both locals and tourists. It’s a combination of people doing business, working and living downtown, and visitors who venture down here to see what all the buzz is about. We get people from all over the world through our doors.
same page to make the business successful. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
For an independent restaurateur like me, it’s sometimes tough to get noticed when you’re competing with places on the Strip. What is the best part about doing business in Las Vegas?
You get to interact with people from all over the world. It’s always interesting when someone comes in from Germany just to eat our burger.
What is your business philosophy?
Make good food, give good service and make people feel welcomed and at home. With so many new restaurants downtown, how has Glutton stood out?
We have done well because we offer a dining product that no one else offers; for example, our wood-roasted meats and house-made pasta. We change our menu often to keep things fresh and to keep regulars excited. A lot of our customers are real food lovers and like to try new dishes, so we aim to please.
What obstacles has your business overcome?
The name! It’s Glutton, not Gluten. Also, many people think we must have these huge portions, but we’re the total opposite. Our portions are normal-sized, but they’re packed with wholesome ingredients and filled with flavor. To me, the name means living life in abundance and enjoying its indulgences. How can Nevada improve its business climate?
Downtown, we could use help with the parking options. Also, business-development advocates should remember to show support to the little guys working their tails off.
What’s the most important part of your job?
I’d say it’s twofold. It’s about keeping not only my guests, but also my staff happy. We all have to be on the
What have you learned from the recession?
Don’t bite off more than you can chew.
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On Daniel Rothberg’s lasvegassun. com story “NV Energy surprised by Switch lawsuit, calls its claims baseless”: I would like to vote for my right to pick my power provider. The electric utility concept is such a last-century scam. — tmcgow1 On Daniel Rothberg’s lasvegassun. com story “Switch sues PUC, NV Energy for $30 million in damages, permission to leave utility”: Switch is fighting the good fight here. NV Energy and its tools at the PUC have been lying to everyone for a long time and hiding behind this “everyone will have to pay more” nonsense. — livinglasvegas On J.D. Morris’ lasvegassun.com story “Scouting report: Examining the pros, cons of potential NFL stadium sites”: The Russell Road site is the best. Right next to the freeway, stadium gets the nice Strip views, etc. — binzer777 On Eli Segall’s lasvegassun.com story “Swanky amenities mark apartment surge in Las Vegas, but does demand match the supply?”: I suspect in the end, there will be some very decent apartments for $1,200 per month and a bunch that drop their rents to $900. — Testigo_ Tortuga
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The case for long-range financial forecasting
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guest column: a drone with a camera gliding over a hidden f you are the visionary sort of entrebruce ford landscape. This is helpful because when you preneur, gifted and guided by flashes are stuck in the trenches, grinding out progof intuition, the idea of applying ress incrementally, day by day, your vision is sophisticated financial forecasting to limited. When you take the time to project your small business may seem burdensome, your financials forward, you see more and you see farther. humdrum, needlessly extravagant. Forecasting improves your ability to see change coming. Vision is good. The best entrepreneurs have it. Intuition You are better positioned to anticipate problems and better has value and shouldn’t be ignored. But visionary entrepreprepared to deal with them. neurs who disdain analysis and fly by intuition alone are For instance, we intuitively view sales growth as good. But more likely to crash and burn. growth that is too fast poses risks. Sales growth translates The “how” of financial forecasting is pretty dry, but analyinto asset growth. Asset growth has to be financed, either sis has its charms. Think of it as solving a puzzle or unpackthrough higher levels of debt or investment. ing a mystery. Problems arise because risk becomes greater as debt inTwo brief definitions are in order: creases relative to equity. Risk also is magnified when shortn Short-range planning analyzes performance and recent term borrowing is used to finance long-term needs. trends to project income statements month by month at Here is where forecasting yields its most important and least 12 months ahead and to generate a cash budget for the most practical insights. When projections show debt insame period. creasing relative to equity or a mismatch between assets and n Long-range financial forecasts use sales targets to projtheir funding, the light flashes, telling you to tap the brakes. ect financial statements — income statement, balance sheet, Forecasting presents you with the opportunity to modify statement of cash flows — three to five years ahead, usually growth objectives for safety’s sake, an opportunity you might by showing the numbers on a monthly basis for the nearest miss if you were proceeding on intuition alone. 12 months and on a quarter-to-quarter basis thereafter. Finally, forecasting allows you to measure success. It What is the value of these exercises for business owners? replaces vague goals with specific objectives. Success is clear What does long-range financial forecasting accomplish? and unambiguous; the numbers make it so. Some benefits of the forecasting process have psychologiBruce Ford is senior vice president and regional banking cal and practical values. manager at City National Bank. The exercise offers a change in altitude and perspective, like
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NV Energy surprised by Switch lawsuit By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
NV Energy plans to defend itself against a $30 million lawsuit filed by Las Vegas-based data company Switch, arguing that the complaint includes “baseless claims” against the utility and its employees. The statement came after Switch filed a lawsuit in federal court against NV Energy and its regulator, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. Switch alleged that the utility commission had failed to treat the company fairly last year when Switch applied to leave NV Energy and purchase renewable power from the open market. The lawsuit, which lists 14 causes of action, including deceptive trade practices and civil conspiracy, implicates NV Energy and names two top utility executives. “Switch is a very important customer to NV Energy, and given how far we thought we had come over the past two and a half years of working with their team on a variety of issues and opportunities, we are surprised and disappointed with this turn of events,” NV Energy spokeswoman Jennifer Schuricht said. Among the allegations are that a former lawyer for the PUC and the NV Energy executives “agreed either explicitly or tacitly to act in concert to unlawfully influence the Switch (exit).” Switch claimed actions were taken to “unlawfully retain Switch as a customer of the monopoly NV Energy and impair renewable energy development in the state of Nevada, all while unlawfully enriching NV Energy.” Switch sought to leave NV Energy in 2014 and purchase power on the open market to fulfill a corporate pledge to use only renewable energy. At the time, Switch said it had been negotiating a contract with a solar company, which had offered a good price for wholesale renewable power. But utility regulators blocked Switch from leaving NV Energy in 2015, prompting Switch to negotiate a deal with the utility. Under that deal, Switch agreed to pay a premium so it could receive 100 percent renewable energy. Switch claimed it was paying more now than it would have paid had it purchased renewable power without NV Energy. Switch is arguing that the agreement to stay with NV Energy stems from unfair behavior by utility regulators and an effort to keep Switch as a utility customer, resulting in the enrichment of NV Energy. Switch is asking for at least $30 million in damages and for permission to leave the utility.
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Station to build a casino in Reno By j.d. morris Staff Writer
Las Vegas locals gaming giant Station Casinos has announced plans to build a casino in Reno on land it owns near the convention center there. The company said it had not determined when it would develop the $50 million to $70 million project. But Station filed an application for a special-use permit to build on 8 acres along South Virginia Street, across from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Station envisions an 84,000-square-foot gaming and entertainment space, a sports book, a 24/7 cafe with outdoor dining and two quickserve spots. The company said it had long been interested in the Reno market, having made “significant land purchases” in the area more than a decade ago. Plans were shelved due to the recession, but Station’s interest was revived because of the “recent expansion and diversification” of the Northern Nevada economy, according to a company statement. To move the plans forward, Station would need to file an application with the Nevada Gaming
Control Board that would let it relocate a grandfathered gaming license from the Reno Turf Club. The company said the relocation was allowed under state law, as well as the Reno Municipal Code and agreements with the city. “We are extremely excited about the Reno market and look forward to working with the city and state to secure the approvals necessary to build a high-quality gaming facility,” Station spokeswoman Lori Nelson said in the company statement. The Reno project would create 350 construction jobs and 150 to 200 jobs upon completion, according to Station. Station runs 19 large and small casinos in Southern Nevada, including Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch and the Station-branded properties. The company also manages two tribal casinos in Northern California and Michigan. Advancement of the plans in Reno comes months after Station completed an initial public offering under its new corporate name, Red Rock Resorts Inc., that raised more than $531 million. In May, the company announced it had struck a deal to buy the off-Strip Palms resort for $312.5 million.
Regulators delay West Las Vegas gambling hall’s revamp as Tokyo Casino By J.D. Morris Staff Writer
A small, shuttered casino in the historic West Las Vegas neighborhood could someday be transformed into a resort that would form the flagship development of a Japanese-style area. But the ambitious plans for the former New Town Tavern ran into a big speed bump when the Nevada Gaming Control Board did not grant initial approval for a gaming license at the property. After raising concerns largely related to the project’s financing, regulators instead sent the issue back to staff. Accordingly, the board is likely to reconsider the casino’s plans in some form later, although it’s not clear when. The former New Town Tavern at Jackson Avenue and F Street is planned to reopen as Tokyo Casino. It would start off as a modest enterprise with only about 100 slot machines, and it would not be open 24 hours a day, attorney John Maloney said. If the owners’ vision were to become reality, however, the enterprise would grow substantially. Architect Kevin Thistle presented the board with plans to add a 400-room hotel onto the property, and he said a Japanese company also was interested in building a smaller, nongaming hotel nearby. Thistle said additional plans for the neighborhood included two high-rise condominium towers, retail, a parking structure, a 2,000-seat performing arts arena and an overhead gondola system that would connect to downtown Las Ve-
gas. The estimated total cost is upward of $2 billion, Thistle said. The plans were discussed as representatives sought the board’s blessing for Jack Crane — who described himself as a native Nevadan and an experienced gaming executive — to run the casino. Owner Steve Hayashi sought permission to observe the operations and learn while preparing for full licensure himself. Maloney said Hayashi owned 89 percent of the limited-liability company acting as landlord for the Tokyo Casino site. The ownership structure became a key issue for regulators, who said their agency’s phone calls to other partners went unreturned. Board members also said they were unable to determine whether Tokyo Casino had adequate funding from a suitable source. Projections provided by the casino showed it would not be able to satisfy bankroll requirements after several months, board member Terry Johnson said. Crane told the board that he believed the casino would exceed those expectations due to the strong response it had received from the community and nearby business owners. But regulators indicated that they wanted a more thorough investigation of the finances, including the source of funds. Board Chairman A.G. Burnett said he would “love to see something along those lines be built,” particularly at the chosen location. Yet he remained confused about financing and said he needed more information.
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Site of failed boom-era tower complex still on market By eli segall Staff Writer
Jack Woodcock has sold houses, developed office buildings and owned retail properties. But over his fourdecade real estate career, he’s never owned anything as big or expensive as his 12-acre hole in the ground in the Las Vegas suburbs. It’s 40 to 50 feet deep, and down in the pit, a partially built parking garage has an unfinished ramp and ruststreaked, concrete walls and columns sprouting metal reinforcement bars — all out of view from motorists on the 215 Beltway who drive right past. “It’s pretty amazing when you think of the magnitude of this,” The Spanish View Tower site is an abandoned, 15-acre, partially built property in Woodcock said recently when tour- southwest Las Vegas. (mikayla whitmore/staff) ing the property. pursued during Las Vegas’ wild real designed to include three 18-story A broker with Berkshire Hathaestate bubble last decade. Supporters condo towers. But the 15-acre project way HomeServices, Woodcock owns called the high-rise boom the “Manfizzled when developer Rodney Yanthe former Spanish View Tower dehattanization” of Las Vegas, though ke’s funding reportedly dried up. velopment site in the southwest valultimately, most of the planned towYanke halted construction in midley. He is trying to sell it for $18.9 ers weren’t built. 2006, just months after he boasted million, after a planned sale to a ChiWoodcock put millions into Yanin a news release that the complex nese development group recently ke’s project starting in early 2006. would “surpass anything Las Vegas fell through, he said. The bubble was still inflating and the has seen” and be “the foundation for Southwest Las Vegas has perhaps economy was roaring, but Spanish high-rise living in the western Unitthe most residential and commercial View was facing mounting financial ed States.” development in the valley, with buildproblems. Woodcock said he had spent more ers putting up new housing tracts, According to Woodcock, a lending than $12.5 million in connection with apartments, warehouses and retail agent who supposedly was arranging the site, which he acquired through plazas. Land is for sale throughout funding stopped answering phone foreclosure in 2012. The fenced-off the area, but Woodcock’s property is calls, and contractors weren’t getting property has 24-hour security, indifferent than most, as it comes with paid. Woodcock had known Yanke for cluding cameras, motion-sensors a frozen-in-time, boom-era project, 20 years and said they were friends. and daily patrols. Unlike other abanwith abandoned construction trailers Yanke had built custom homes over doned properties in town, it doesn’t and compacted dirt pads for towers the years, but he “never developed look like people are dumping trash, that were never built. anything of this size.” camping out or causing structural It’s not the only giant hole in the Woodcock said he initially lent damage there. ground in the southwest valley that about $4.5 million. He drove to the “I’ve gone to great lengths to prostems from an aborted high-rise desite every other day to check on the tect this site,” Woodcock said. “I want velopment, and there are other failed, work, but it “became obvious pretty to protect the value.” boom-era construction sites in the quickly that things were not looking But his security traps can’t stop valley. His listing, however, raises a good.” Soon enough, Yanke called to everything. Several concrete slabs question: How does someone end up say he had stopped construction. have been covered with stylish yet unowning a massive hole in the desert? Creditors filed court papers in wanted graffiti. “Twerk It!” reads one “I never dreamed of it, frankly,” spring 2007 to force the project into spray-painted message. Woodcock said. bankruptcy, claiming they were owed Spanish View was one of dozens of Spanish View Tower, off Buffalo $36.5 million. In a court filing a few condo-tower projects that investors Drive just south of the Beltway, was
months later, Yanke claimed the project had roughly $107 million in liabilities and $91 million in assets. Yanke had bought the project site in late 2004 for $2.8 million, Clark County records indicate, and he put about $30 million worth of work into the property, Woodcock said. In the court filing, however, Yanke valued the site at $90 million. His company’s other listed assets included a 2005 Cadillac Escalade, a 2007 Lexus 460 and $1,598.78 spread among seven bank accounts. Creditors alleged in a court filing that Yanke — whose other ventures included DWG International, which sells “waterless” car-wash products — used project money for luxury cars, his 7,200-square-foot house in Las Vegas, and to pay for a captain for his 55foot boat, called “Squirt the Dirt,” in Tampa, Fla. When his promises of imminent project financing fell through, he always blamed some kind of “massive fraud” that had been perpetrated against him, the filing claimed. Efforts to reach Yanke for comment were unsuccessful. Project lender OneCap Mortgage acquired the property out of bankruptcy in 2009, but Nevada officials revoked its mortgage broker’s license in 2010 and the company filed for bankruptcy that year. Woodcock foreclosed on the site two years later. Woodcock said the partially built parking garage at his property could be ripped out and the site filled with dirt. Underground parking, however, is a pricey and not-commonly-offered amenity in Las Vegas, and he figures it’s best to leave it in for now. It’s not cheap owning a big hole in the ground; Woodcock said he had sold other properties to free up cash to pay its taxes, security and insurance. And even though he puts the odds of another high-rise project there at 5050, Woodcock figures someone would want the site. “I think its time will come,” he said.
Foreclosures on the downswing in Las Vegas, report shows By eli segall Staff Writer
Foreclosures slowed in Las Vegas during the first half of the year, but lenders still targeted delinquent homeowners more often here than in most metro areas, a report shows.
One in every 133 homes in the Las Vegas area was hit with at least one foreclosure filing from January through June, down 10.1 percent from the same period in 2015, according to RealtyTrac. Activity also slowed nationally,
and overall, Las Vegas’ foreclosure rate was 11th-highest among large metro areas. Atlantic City was No. 1, with one in every 54 homes hit with filings, RealtyTrac reported. Among states, Nevada’s foreclo-
sure rate was fifth-highest, behind New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Florida. RealtyTrac, based in Irvine, Calif., counted default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions for the report.
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Is Topgolf a game-changer for traditional courses? It lacked the pretty arc of a Tiger Woods shot and didn’t register any points based on where it landed, but this was Mashore’s first time swinging a golf club. And she was far from alone in that respect. Since Topgolf opened in May, the at-
traction — near MGM Grand on Koval Lane — has been a magnet for tourists and locals alike, the four-level property filling on weekends. Its 105,000 square feet boast more than 100 climate-controlled hitting bays, two pools, five bars, a concert area, private
event space and, in true Las Vegas fashion, VIP cabanas and suites. The Topgolf game is a modern take on the classic, with players whacking microchipped balls at targets speckling a 240-yard outfield. If visitor volume is any indication,
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the new attraction is a hit, especially among beginners. About 70 percent of Topgolf guests describe themselves as non-golfers, and the Las Vegas flagship expects 1 million visitors in its first year, said Adrienne Chance, director of corporate communications. That raises a question about Southern Nevada’s golf industry: Will the new attraction’s popularity parlay into renewed enthusiasm for traditional courses? After all, newbies like Mashore represent a potential customer base. “It’s kind of like bowling meets golf,” she said while resting on the bay’s plush couch. “I think it’s an introduction to golf in a not-so-intimidating way.” Post-recession golf economy Across town, with sprinklers watering fairways in the distance, several men practiced putting. Nearby, instructors taught young boys and girls the fundamentals of golf as caddies toted clubs to and from the parking lot. This was the backdrop for a news conference at The Club at Sunrise, a recently reopened golf course in the east valley. Floodwaters tore through the countyowned property near Sahara Avenue and Nellis Boulevard — then called Desert Rose — in September 2012, damaging adjacent homes and killing a landscaper. The situation prompted a $150 million flood-control project and extensive renovations to the course. County officials said they never considered getting rid of it, partly because neighbors strongly favored retaining the green space. It’s viewed as a county amenity in the same vein as soccer and baseball fields, said Jane Pike, director of parks and recreation. And it’s an anomaly in Southern Nevada: In a market golf experts largely describe as overbuilt, it’s a rare example of a course getting a second chance. Officials hope the $39 rate for 18 holes, with a $10 food credit, offers more incentive for potential golfers. “It’s extremely important to keep a viable golf course that’s affordable to community members in this area,” Pike said. The local golf market has withered from its ’90s heyday, when the population was soaring and bulldozers were busy grading desert land for pristinely landscaped, opulent courses. Just as the recession toppled the local housing and construction markets, it strained golf courses reliant on discretionary income. Shrinking income stunted travel — affecting the pool of
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golf-playing tourists — and caused locals to close their wallets. Add astronomical water costs to the equation, and the financial strain on regional courses was heavy. Golf course owners reacted by reining in expenses, whether it was watering less, cutting some services or reducing landscaping efforts, said Christopher Cain, director of UNLV’s PGA Golf Management Program. To survive, “golf operators had to get real lean and mean,” said Jeff Woolson, managing director of CBRE golf and resort properties. Time has healed some recessiongenerated wounds, but golf experts largely agree it isn’t the thriving business it once was in Las Vegas. And it’s not just a Las Vegas problem. The Strip can be seen in the distance at DragonRidge Country Club, which is Golf participation in the U.S. declined undergoing a massive facelift. (l.E. baskow/staff) from 30 million people in 2005 to 24.1 million last year, according to the Na- “I think we’re at a balancing point. There may be a couple tional Golf Foundation. The waning of properties that we may lose to development, and, if interest could be attributed to a number of factors, including its cost, perwe do, that’s what the market decides.” ception as an exclusive sport and millennials’ preference for quicker, more — Jeff Woolson, managing director of CBRE golf and resort properties action-packed entertainment. “I think we’re at a balancing point,” saved by the Applicants or by anyone Woolson said. “There may be a couple Looking forward else for that matter.” of properties that we may lose to deThe clubhouse at DragonRidge Even so, neighbors have been provelopment, and, if we do, that’s what Country Club in Henderson is undertesting the proposal for months. They the market decides.” going a massive facelift. Bars, restauearned a small victory in early July rants, patio space, the pro shop and when the city planning commission even the ballroom will have a more Greens vs. green delayed a decision until October. contemporary look come September. Southern Nevada is home to roughly It’s not an isolated tale. The ownIt’s part of a push by owner Rich 60 golf courses, the majority of which ers of Silverstone Golf Club shut MacDonald, who developed the course have public access. The only new down the northwest valley course and surrounding MacDonald Highcourse on the horizon is part of a luxafter purchasing it last year. And the lands neighborhood, to revitalize golf ury real estate project in Summerlin. owners of Royal Links Golf Club, just and shed any “stodgy, old-fashioned” If construction equipment arrives south of The Club at Sunrise, want to feel. That starts at the clubhouse. on other courses, it will likely be for convert that land into housing. They “We want it to be the social hub of redevelopment. say if it were zoned residential, the the community,” he said. “We want Last year, developer EHB Cos. $13.5 million value would shoot up to this to be the place where you bring bought the Badlands Golf Club, nes$24.2 million. your friends.” tled among the Queensridge neighMeanwhile, Steve Wynn has This year, MacDonald purchased borhood near Alta Drive and Rampart proposed redeveloping much of the the course from Pacific Links InterBoulevard. EHB is behind several golf course behind his Strip resorts national, the same company he sold it well-known projects in that area, ininto a 38-acre lagoon complex called to two years ago. Now that he’s back in cluding One Queensridge Place and Paradise Park, set up for waterthe golf business, MacDonald is optiTivoli Village. Shortly after purchasrecreation activities and surrounded mistic the game has a good lifespan as ing the course, developers unveiled by a white sand beach, a boardwalk, long as clubs focus on modernization, plans to turn the acreage into estate restaurants and a new hotel tower. with an eye toward involving more lots and luxury multi-family dwellOther courses are on the market or children and families. ings, outlining their rationale in a in the midst of a sale, including the DragonRidge recently hired an acletter sent to the city of Las Vegas in nostalgic Las Vegas Country Club. tivities director to do just that. The February. The private club’s members are enclub hosted a Fourth of July event, feaIt cited the state of the course, detertaining multiple offers for the turing fireworks and a live band, and ferred maintenance and water costs, property, which will remain a golf has happy hours planned. drought conditions, significant decourse, said Woolson, one of the broThe strategy mirrors what the gamcline in golfers and green fees and an kers. He doesn’t expect a deal to be ing industry has done on the Las Vegas oversupply of courses. EHB seeks mafinalized for a few months. Strip: With fewer millennials gamjor modifications to the area’s master Golf courses have been selling for bling, resorts have diversified enterplan as well as zoning changes, which $4 million to $12 million in the Las tainment, hence the proliferation of would allow redevelopment to move Vegas Valley, he said. “If there’s any nightclubs, pool parties and concert forward. other use besides a golf course, I venues. To get the younger generation “The golf course is going away,” the think it’s worth more.” in the door, golf club owners are getletter states. “It cannot reasonably be
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ting similarly creative. They’re also teaming up to revive junior golf programs. A “Youth on Course” program allows golfers ages 8 to 18 to play at 22 local courses for no more than $5 per game. “What we’ve done is reduced the barrier to entry with access,” said Eric Dutt, president of the Nevada Golf Course Owners Association and vice president of golf operations for Caesars Entertainment. “Kids have a place to play and practice with this program. We’re trying to create the next generation of golfers.” Dutt and MacDonald expressed hope that Topgolf could be another gateway, perhaps among slightly older golfers. (Fifty-four percent of Topgolfers are between 18 and 34 years old, according to company data.) They theorize when Topgolf guests desire a new challenge, they’ll be more likely to try a traditional course. Golf 20/20, a group focusing on the sport’s future vitality, released a report in December examining how “alternative golf experiences,” like Topgolf, affect the traditional game. The task force found that 30 to 50 percent of non-golfers playing in alternative golf games were interested in playing the traditional game, compared with 11 percent of the general non-golfer population. “It’s a good thing,” MacDonald said of Topgolf’s presence. “It gives people a chance to go out and hit some balls and get the feel for it.” Tourists remain the question mark. Given Topgolf’s proximity to the Strip, it draws many patrons who may have little or no interest in exploring Las Vegas golf courses. Only 2 percent of respondents in the 2015 Las Vegas Visitor Profile survey said they played golf here, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. By comparison, 7 percent of those surveyed visited a spa. “(Las Vegas) is not a golf destination,” Dutt said. “It’s a very impulsive market where we’ll get convention folks or people who have a free half a day and decide to play.” That’s why it’s critical golf course owners continue bolstering youth programs, services and entertainment offerings, he said. Clubs nationwide are looking at providing perks like daycare and business centers as well as lighthearted nine-hole events and “wine and dine” nights, which might bring in more women and younger people. “It’s almost like the Walmart offer,” Dutt said. “How do I offer five or six things until you say I’m going to take advantage of one?”
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Calendar of events MONDAY, JULY 25 International Live Events Association season kickoff mixer Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25 for students; $45 for ILEA members; $65 for nonmembers Location: Mandalay Bay, Rx Boiler Room and RM Seafood, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit iseslv.com Enjoy networking over cocktails, and a threecourse dinner and presentation from Chef Rick Moonen about food sustainability. Cocktails with Your Congressmen Time: 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $100 Location: Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-871-4599 Network and meet Nevada Reps. Mark Amodei and Cresent Hardy. Business Counseling Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Nevada Women’s Business Center, 550 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite E, Las Vegas Information: Call Kathleen at 702-734-3555 Receive free counseling on how to develop your skills as a business owner and how to improve the operations of your business. Schedule an appointment before attending.
TUESDAY, JULY 26 Southern Hills Republican Women luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $25 for Southern Hills Republican Women members; $30 for nonmembers Location: Buckman’s Grille, 2600 Hampton Road, Henderson Information: Visit shrwhendersonrepublicanwomen.com Assemblywoman Vicki Dooling will speak about the statewide questions that will be on the general election ballet, and educator and author Jim Blockey will discuss education in Nevada.
BOMA Nevada July meeting Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for Building Owners and Managers Association members; $40 for nonmembers; $45 at door Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit bomanevada.org North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee will give updates on the city. Real Meal meetup Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Violette’s Vegan Organic Eatery, 8560 W. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Cultivate meaningful relationships and business partnerships with professionals in the whole foods and healthy lifestyles community. Congressman Cresent Hardy’s Summer Business Series Time: 9 a.m.-noon and 4-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: North Las Vegas City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Information: Call 702-912-1634 The topic of this session will be “Obtaining Your State and Local Business Licenses.”
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 Meet and Greet Time: 4-5 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Nevada Women’s Business Center, 550 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite E, Las Vegas Information: Call Kathleen at 702-734-3555 Meet Leanna Jenkins, director of the Nevada Women’s Business Center and the Nevada Business Opportunity Fund. BizDevOps Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $20 for Association of IT Professionals members; $40 for nonmembers Location: Sierra Gold, 6515 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Visit aitplv.com
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THURSDAY, JULY 28 Network After Work Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $12 general, no drink; $15 first drink included; $35 VIP; $89 all access Location: Salute Trattoria Italiana at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Visit networkafterwork.com Network with business professionals in a relaxed atmosphere.
FRIDAY, JULY 29 July CommunityCation luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Innevation Center, 6795 S. Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-444-1111 Heather Wilde will present on maximizing success by creating the right mindset, taking action and connecting to your team. Policy and a Plate luncheon Time: Noon-1 p.m. Cost: $10 Location: Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-998-9231 Businessman and politician Danny Tarkanian will speak about community events and policies.
SATURDAY, JULY 30 Business Boost Las Vegas Time: 9 a.m., also July 31 Cost: Free Location: SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center, 2989 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com This networking event will provide education and connections to expand your business. Attendees also will receive the audio CD “10 Keys to Taking Your Business to a Million.”
Conventions
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Cosmoprof North America
Mandalay Bay
July 24-26
30,000
American Hellenic Education Progressive Association Annual Supreme Convention
Mirage
July 24-30
1,000
40th annual Police and Fire Games
South Point
July 25-30
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National Association of Enrolled Agents national conference Cosmopolitan
July 26-Aug. 6
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ASD Las Vegas
Las Vegas Convention Center
July 31-Aug. 3
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Las Vegas Market
World Market Center
July 31-Aug. 4
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Records and Transactions BID OPPORTUNITIES JULY 27 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for routine electrical services countywide Clark County, 604054 Adriane Garcia at akgarcia@clarkcountynv.gov
JULY 29 2:15 p.m. Moapa Valley roads VI Clark County, 604107 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Las Vegas Boulevard from St. Rose Parkway to Silverado Ranch Boulevard Clark County, 604083 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
AUG. 5 2:15 p.m. Bunkerville Roads, White Rock Road and Elbow Canyon RoadBunkerville Clark County, 604057 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
AUG. 12 3 p.m. LED lighting qualified product list Clark County, 604067 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
AUG. 24 2:15 p.m. Southern Nevada Health District building: site demolition Clark County, 604171 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
AUG. 25 2:15 p.m. Metro Communications Center: chiller plant upgrade Clark County, 604176 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions $2,500,000 for 5,500 square feet, medical office 3860 S. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas 89147 Landlord: Weiland Island Landlord agent: Stacy Scheer, CCIM, LEED GA, and Grant Traub Tenant: Richards Cosmetic Surgery Inc. Tenant agent: Pat Marsh, SIOR, Colliers International
$1,550,000 for 9,333 square feet, office 8906 Spanish Ridge Ave., Suite 120, Las Vegas 89148 Landlord: TAG 8906 SR Landlord agent: Brendan Keating and Marc Magliarditi of Logic Commercial Real Estate Tenant: BL Development Corp. Tenant agent: John Knott of CBRE $1,096,750 for 10,945 square feet, retail 2975 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89121 Landlord: RELP Vegas Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: Family Dollar Stores Tenant agent: Chris Richardson, Jason Otter & Lesllie Vasquez of Logic Commercial Real Estate
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Records and Transactions Owner: Kovar and Flatonia Investment Eric Lazo License type: Medical services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Eric Lazo Experimac of Henderson License type: Gross revenue Address: 10545 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 120, Henderson Owner: Emes Technologies Expert Leak Detection & Plumbing License type: Contractor Address: 5961 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Expert Leak Detection & Plumbing Express !T License type: General retail sales Address: 4588 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 8, Las Vegas Owner: Express !T Eyebrowz Threading License type: General services Address: 8221 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 108, Las Vegas Owner: Roohieh Keshavarz and Fereshteh Karami Flaunt Esthetics License type: Cosmetology Address: 5136 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Flaunt Esthetics Ft. Lawncare License type: residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Fernando T. Tlatelpa Full Pool Services License type: Trucking Address: 4680 S. Eastern Ave., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: Jlucky Corp. Glenn Hollern License type: Real estate sales Address: 2117 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Glenn Hollern Global Tracking Communications License type: Gross revenue Address: 3300 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 300, Henderson Owner: Global Tracking Communications GM Auto Paint Supplies License type: Automotive parts and services Address: 4345 Corporate Center Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: GM Auto Paint Supplies Guru Productions License type: General services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Thomas S. Rubin Hangry Nation License type: General retail sales
Address: 4255 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Leah Rivera and Richard Rivera Health Nut Vending License type: Gross revenue Address: 81 Yesterday Drive, Henderson Owner: Chris Anter Healthy Home Cleaner License type: Property maintenance Address: 1552 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110, Henderson Owner: Kelly Mizrachi Heating & Cooling Supply License type: General retail sales Address: 4530 Calimesa St., Las Vegas Owner: Leah Rivera and Richard Rivera Hexx License type: Business support Address: 10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: SF Paris Higher Ground Creative Agency License type: Type 6 Address: 2560 Machado Drive, Henderson Owner: Higher Ground Creative Agency Hollis Levecci License type: Real estate sales Address: 8400 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Hollis Levecci Holy Spirit Inspirations Photography License type: Photography Address: Did not disclose Owner: Holy Spirit Inspirations Photography Hosenberg A. Pereira License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Hosenberg A. Pereira
License type: Property maintenance Address: 930 Carnegie St., Suite 128, Henderson Owner: Immaculate Cleaning Experts Independent Accuracy License type: Gross revenue Address: 399 Award Court, Henderson Owner: Independent Accuracy Insane Installations License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 6149 Benchmark Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Insane Installations Interior Specialist License type: Contractor Address: 3920 W. Sunset Road Suite G, Las Vegas Owner: Alan Davenport Jam On It Basketball Academy License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 6224 Canada Goose St., Las Vegas Owner: Jam On It Basketball Academy Jason (Jake) Soteros License type: Real estate sales Address: 1333 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 190, Las Vegas Owner: Jason J. Soteros J Butler Photo License type: Photography Address: 1778 Bluff Hollow Place, Las Vegas Owner: Joshua Butler Jeffrey Gonzales License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Jeffrey R. Gonzales Jeffrey Molitz License type: Real estate sales Address: 7181 N. Hualapai Way, Suite 135, Las Vegas Owner: Jeffrey Molitz
Huntridge Tavern License type: Coin amusement machine Address: 1116 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: High Street
Joequeata Francisco License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Joequeata Francisco
I-Transfer License type: Check cashing and financial services Address: 2039 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Tempo Financial U.S. Corp.
Johnny Fontane’s License type: Automated teller operator Address: 5310 W. Sahara Ave., Suite D, Las Vegas Owner: JF Entertainment
IBS Transportation License type: Motor transportation service Address: 3184 Blue Monaco St., Las Vegas Owner: Samb Ibrahima
JPI License type: Business consultant Address: 3985 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: JPI
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or lease Address: 201 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas Owner: William J. Engle Julio C Calixto License type: Insurance Agency Address: 7565 W. Washington Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Julio Calixto K&A Carpet Cleaning License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Marvin Flores Kathy Thompson License type: Real estate sales Address: 6955 N. Durango Drive, Suite 1002, Las Vegas Owner: Kathy Thompson Keasha Waddell License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Keasha Waddell Real Estate
Lockdown - Sahara License type: Amusement park Address: 6376 W. Sahara Ave. , Las Vegas Owner: Escape Rooms Lorena Contreras License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Lorena Contreras Lot - Man Landscape License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Thomas J. Flores Lulu’s Nail’s License type: General retail sales Address: 134 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Lourdes Amaya Luo, Shaojin License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 1006 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: Shaojin Luo
Knee and Shoulder Institute License type: Medical Services Address: 9499 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 220, Las Vegas Owner: Steven C. Thomas and Gregory T. Bigler
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Law Offices of Bill Gonzalez License type: Professional services Address: 520 S. Fourth St., Suite 340, Las Vegas Owner: William Gonzalez
$1,100,000, commercial 7500 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas NDL Group
Law Offices of Steven J. Parson License type: Professional services Address: 10091 Park Run Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Steven J. Parsons Let’s Do It! Home Organization License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Lori Jayme LG Designs License type: Designer-draftsman Address: 4780 W. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas Owner: LG Designs Liberty Mutual Insurance License type: Insurance agency Address: 7881 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 190, Las Vegas Owner: Liberty Mutual Group Lisa Panepinto License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Lisa Panepinto Lisa’s Tidy Angels License type: Property maintenance Address: 1109 Strada Cristallo, Henderson Owner: Lisa Ramona Czudar
$1,200,000, commercial 7540 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas NDL Group
$999,994, commercial - remodel 7710 Eastgate Road, Henderson Eastgate Development $982,487, commercial - alteration 2428 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Kalb Industries of Nevada $853,250, tenant improvement 350 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 310, Las Vegas Kalb Industries of Nevada $399,990, commercial - remodel 1620 W. Sunset Road, Suite 100, Henderson 1620 Sunset LLC $325,000, tenant improvement 1800 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Cleveland Construction & Design $317,495, electrical 3330 E. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas Mojave Electric $300,000, commercial 6900 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas SR Construction $300,000, tenant improvement 6475 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas
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Records and Transactions Master Built Construction $296,686, single-family dwelling tract 8319 Agave Bloom St., Las Vegas William Lyon Homes $250,000, tenant improvement 450 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Korte Co. $238,827, residential - new 1025 Claystone Ridge Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $226,487, single-family dwelling tract 271 and 283 Oakrun Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $216,102, single family dwelling tract 8335 Agave Bloom St., Las Vegas William Lyon Homes $211,982, single-family dwelling tract 277 Oakrun Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $199,546, single-family dwelling tract x2 8327 and 8343 Agave Bloom St., Las Vegas William Lyon Homes $198,944, residential - new x2 1021 and 1024 Claystone Ridge Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $198,306, single-family dwelling tract 265 Oakrun Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $195,129, residential - production x2 2569 and 2577 Birch Hollow St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $185,813, residential - production 544 Possibilities St., Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada $180,000, tenant improvement 1140 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 300, Las Vegas Denali Builders
Richmond American Homes of Nevada $169,622, residential - production 2438 Amatrice St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $169,622, residential - production 2231 Valdina St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $168,731, residential - new 6421 Old Farm St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $168,731, residential - new 1020 Claystone Ridge Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $168,673, residential - new x3 6628, 6636 and 6644 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $168,673, residential - new x3 805, 812 and 813 Great Sky Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $168,658, commercial - new 4691 Eaker St., North Las Vegas NDL Group $167,685, single-family dwelling tract 12239 Lorenzo Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $161,809, residential - new x2 808 and 817 Great Sky Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $160,000, commercial - remodel 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson BPC Henderson $159,585, residential - production 536 Possibilities St., Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada $158,479, residential - new 2513 Gala Haven Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $150,000, single-family dwelling 2405 Llewellyn Drive, Las Vegas CSI Contractors
$179,693, single-family dwelling tract 9634 Bruschi Ridge Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$149,493, residential - production x2 321 and 325 Values Circle, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada
$175,008, single-family dwelling tract x2 3213 and 3288 Grayson Lake Court, Las Vegas Adaven Homes
$149,493, residential - production x4 593, 600, 604 and 605 Our Heritage St., Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada
$173,935, residential - new 4005 Elegant Alley Court, North Las Vegas
$146,554, residential - production 1152 Strada Pecei, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
$145,279, residential - production 7 Via Dolcetto, Henderson Ryland Homes of Nevada $143,336, residential - new x3 6632, 6640 and 6648 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $143,336, residential - new x3 804, 809 and 816 Great Sky Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $142,396, residential - production 2573 Birch Hollow St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $142,396, residential - production 2981 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $141,952, residential - production 8 Via Dolcetto, Henderson Ryland Homes of Nevada $140,924, single-family dwelling tract 11843 Saverio Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $139,623, residential - production 2980 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $139,623, residential - production 2565 Birch Hollow St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $138,815, single-family dwelling tract 6720 Radiant Red Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $138,550, single-family dwelling tract 10725 Beecher Park Ave., Las Vegas Toll North LV $138,514, residential - production x2 1342 and 1350 Reef Point Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes of Nevada $138,306, single-family dwelling tract 5801 Brilliant Blue Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $137,294, residential - production 705 Coastal Lagoon St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek $134,910, residential - production 2544 Sable Creek St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $134,440, single-family dwelling tract 3217 Grayson Lake Court, Las Vegas Adaven Homes $134,002, single-family dwelling tract
440 Vigo Port St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $132,796, single-family dwelling tract 11831 Corenzio Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $131,315, single-family dwelling tract 10566 Copperas Cove Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $131,315, single-family dwelling tract 10559 Pelican Island Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $130,700, residential - new x2 2094 and 2098 Roundtop Court, North Las Vegas Harmony Homes $128,921, residential - production 1101 Vibrance Drive, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada $128,644, residential - production 9 Via Dolcetto, Henderson Ryland Homes $125,705, residential - production x2 2540 and 2552 Sable Creek St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $125,535, residential - new 2099 Roundtop Court, North Las Vegas Harmony Homes $123,154, residential - production 540 Possibilities St., Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada $121,546, residential - production 3088 Beaux Art Ave., Henderson Beazer-Inspirada $121,380, residential - production 4 Via Dolcetto, Henderson Ryland Homes $121,269, residential - production 2548 Sable Creek St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $120,715, residential - production 1051 Vibrance Drive, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada
$117,277, residential - production 983 Spiracle Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek $113,173, residential - production x2 2176 and 2204 Via Zoran, Henderson KB Home Inspirada $113,173, residential - production x2 2193 and 2205 Via Firenze, Henderson KB Home Inspirada $112,841, residential - production x2 2495 and 2503 Venarotta St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $112,841, residential - production 2438 Fanano St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $108,411, residential - new 2098 Maysville Ave., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes $107,585, single-family dwelling tract 7121 Flora Lam St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $106,409, residential - production 3053 Echoed Rondel Lane, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada $102,860, residential - production 744 Bollons Island St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek $102,708, single-family dwelling tract 8308 Nebula Cloud Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $102,527, residential - production 2227 Valdina St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $102,527, residential - production 2126 Danzinger Place, Henderson KB Home Inspirada $101,640, residential - production 1047 and 1059 Vibrance Drive, Henderson Woodside Homes of Nevada $101,457, residential - new 5649 Keystone Crest St., North Las Vegas SHALC GC
$120,271, residential - production 3082 Villanelle Ave., Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
$100,742, residential - new 5629 Keystone Crest St., North Las Vegas SHALC GC
$119,162, residential - production 3057 Echoed Rondel Lane, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
$100,742, residential - new 3605 Starlight Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas SHALC GC
$117,776, residential - production x2 5 and 6 Via Dolcetto, Henderson Ryland Homes of Nevada
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Category: chambers of commerce (Ranked by number of members as of June 23)
Total number of members Who can join?
Annual dues
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-641-5822 www.lvchamber.com
3,500
Any business, nonprofit or startup company can join the Metro Chamber
$599
Kristin McMillan Morning Mingle, new-member breakfast, new-member lunch, business power lunch, business after hours
2
Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada 300 N. 13th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-385-7367 www.lvlcc.com
1,500
Anyone
$395+
Desayunos Con Amigos, business and networking luncheon, Bagels & Politicos, education and seminar forums, annual gala
3
Henderson Chamber of Commerce 590 S. Boulder Highway Henderson, NV 89015 702-565-8951 www.hendersonchamber.com
1,160
Any business
$290-$1,250
Scott Muelrath Networking breakfasts, Connect Business Expo, State of the Chamber, Annual Economic Development & Small Business Awards
4
Asian Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas 6431 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 280 Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-737-4300 www.lvacc.org
580
Any business or individual
$150 Individual, $300 business
Monthly luncheons, mixers, seminars, annual events (Chinese New Year, scholarship, golf tournament)
Sonny Vinuya
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Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada 2300 W. Sahara Ave., 8th floor Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-733-3955 wccnv2@womenschamberofnevada.org
550
Anyone
$125-$5000
Mixers, awards, BCC, leadership programs, government affairs, Young Professional Society
June Beland
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Boulder City Chamber of Commerce 465 Nevada Way Boulder City, NV 89005 702-293-2034 www.bouldercitychamber.com
435
Anyone
$150+
Monthly mixers, annual special events, business expo
Jill Rowland-Lagan
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Lambda Business Association 401 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-893-2088 lambdalv.com
260
Anyone who is lesbian-, gay-, bisexual- and transgender-friendly
$150-$175
Luncheons, expos and mixers
Paul Ershler
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Uptown Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas 1001 F St. Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-825-2145 w5cclv.com
100
Business owners, corporations, supporters
$100-$25,000
Education workshops, meet new members, opportunities
Assemblyman Harvey J. Munford
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Chicagoans In The Desert 71 Prairie Dog Drive Henderson, NV 89074 702-525-4499 www.chicagoansinthedesert.com
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Former Midwesterners now living in the Southern Nevada or Arizona area/employ more than three former Chicagoans/are a Chicago-themed business
$250
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Across 1 Greek letters after rhos 7 French country house 14 Classic game consoles 20 Vain type 21 Loud warning gizmo 22 With 71-Across, pre talkies time 23 Valuable desert plants? 25 Graf of tennis 26 “Leave it in” 27 PC-to-PC hookup 28 Shuttle org. 30 Chalk out 31 Pine cousin 32 Test of one’s holiness? 37 Most gross 41 Twistable cookie 42 Legal title 43 Dollar or euro divs. 44 Really bad-mouth a physician? 47 Good (at) 49 Tool in a wood shop 50 Walk- — (tiny parts) 51 Iowa’s tree 53 Slim, slithery fishes 56 Voting “no” 57 Really small 59 Tennis’ Korda 61 Jet boat model 63 Rehearse with great enthusiasm in Britain? 67 Poker prize 70 401(k) cousins 71 See 22-Across 72 Itsy-bitsy bit 73 Suns’ org. 74 Scandal over legal agreements in Tehran? 79 Tea varieties 80 Trial pledge 81 Huck’s craft 82 Acclaim 86 Give out 87 James Bond, e.g. 88 Mom’s skill, for short 89 Suit material 90 Far Eastern mercenary 93 Oil-anointing rite in old Russia? 98 Chillax
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100 Without, in Paris 102 Bank holding 103 Ballet garb 104 Draw out feta or Brie? 107 “Uh-uh,” rural-style 108 Elisabeth of “Molly” 109 Boxing wallop 110 Kit — bar 111 Re 115 Ones giving GIs orders 117 “That bee just ingested poisoned plant fluid!”? 123 Warming current 124 Hastened 125 Cornell’s city 126 Abate 127 May’s gem 128 Enthusiastic about DOWN 1 Stitches up 2 “— it!” (sandlot cry) 3 Ex-veep Al 4 Pol Romney 5 Bat wood 6 Fashionable 7 “Elf” actor James 8 Big name in fruit drinks 9 Actor Carney 10 Fri. preceder Goddess of the dawn 11 12 Lack life 13 Not voiced 14 Evaluated 15 Little bird 16 First Hebrew letter 17 Outwardly shown by 18 Actually 19 Is lousy 24 — blanche 29 Surf and turf’s “turf” 31 Big bash 32 Woody Allen’s wife Previn 33 Curved lines 34 Post-taxes 35 Talk lovingly 36 F preceders 37 Mallorca, por ejemplo 38 Tribal bunch 39 Actor William or Nicky 40 “Gotcha,” to a jazz cat
45 “Keep it up” 46 Pictorial paper part 48 Highest point 52 Excavation discovery 54 Lisa of pop music 55 Sammy of the diamond 57 Poi plants 58 Confident cry 59 Roost 60 Floride, par exemple 61 Tuned to, as a dial 62 Hollywood’s Morales 64 Basmati, e.g. 65 Usher in 66 “The Tao of Pooh” author Benjamin 67 Organ part 68 Provo’s neighbor 69 Alternating 75 Curt denial 76 Light shafts 77 Dahl of film 78 Butler played by Gable 83 “Eri tu,” e.g. 84 Monster-film lab assistant 85 — -lease 87 Christmas Eve visitor 88 Bonds 89 Garbage-hauling boat 91 Covert org. 92 “Bad” singer Michael 94 Bullring call 95 Contend 96 Lower arm bones 97 Clean freak 98 Artery, e.g. 99 Breathe out 101 Reaper’s tool 105 Former TV host Philbin 106 Boring 110 NBA’s Jason 111 Dull pain 112 Getz of jazz 113 Fiesta snack 114 Algerian city 116 Compass dir. 118 Before 119 Fumble 120 Vardalos of the screen 121 Playa — Rey 122 Summer, to Yves
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without repeating. Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging)
The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the
target numbers in the top-left corners. Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.
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