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The Las Vegas City Council approved a Toys for Tickets program, allowing parking tickets that were issued between Nov. 15 and 30 and were not related to public safety to be paid with holiday toy donations to Safe Nest.
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you REALLY are what you eat
on the cover The role of food in staying healthy is a given, but what about food as a treatment for disease?
Hippocrates’ famous quote, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food,” has become something of a movement. From herbal remedies and superfoods to raw diets, more people are turning to what they consume not only to stay healthy, but also to eliminate illness. But are the healing powers of food that powerful?
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Is the Silver State still a swing state? Nevada’s voting history in the past three general elections has experts wondering.
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Where education savings accounts stand Now that Democrats won back the state Legislature, ESAs will be a tough sell.
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Volkswagen’s $22.3 million gift to Nevada The car company cheated U.S. regulations on emissions, and we’re getting a big check.
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That’s a charming word for such embellishments as buttons, lace and ribbon, and The Ribbon Store specializes in the history-filled variety. more life n Recipe, P34 n Animals up for adoption, P36 n Calendar of events, P44
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Trump opponents must move beyond grief It’s time for all Americans to get involved in the causes they value.
answers on the opioid epidemic
In 2011, health care costs in Nevada related to opioid abuse were $238 million, only a fraction devoted to treatment and prevention programs. Gov. Brian Sandoval recently mobilized a summit of national experts to provide recommendations, including a data-driven approach and addressing substance abuse with therapy and medication.
Reveling in THE RIVALRY
In the history of the football battle for the Fremont Cannon, UNR has bested UNLV more often, leading the series 24-17. But the Rebels took the totem back last year, so the Wolf Pack will be gunning hard to paint it blue on Nov. 26. Former UNLV quarterback Jason Thomas reflects on his three-peat, and the cannon’s magic.
toy shopping is big business
The Toy Industry Association says key trends for 2016 include toys that teach or reinforce science, technology, engineering, math and the arts. Local industry insiders weigh in on what makes a must-have toy this holiday season. more VEGAS INC n Top Tech Exec Awards, P63
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Christie Poole helps distribute Thanksgiving baskets during an event in North Las Vegas organized by Southern Nevada Toyota Dealers, Rosie’s Wish CDC Foundation and North Las Vegas Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
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bundy bros. Ammon and Ryan Bundy were transferred to the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump, where their father is being held. They face a criminal trial in February.
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CACTI AGLOW More than 1 million holiday lights wrapped around hundreds of cacti covering more than 3 acres were illuminated on the grounds of the Ethel M Chocolate Factory.
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strip support Sheldon and Miriam Adelson, Phil Ruffin and Steve Wynn were named to Donald Trump’s Presidential Inaugural Committee, which plans inauguration events.
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ricky on deck Tickets go on sale for Ricky Martin’s residency at the new Park Theater at the Monte Carlo. Martin announced the residency Nov. 16 on “The Ellen Degeneres Show.”
4,500 Calories consumed by the average American on Thanksgiving, according to WalletHub. A person would have to spend 10 hours and 41 minutes on a treadmill to burn that off.
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WHICH KNIGHT TO PLAY? Bill Foley plans on selling a lot of hockey jerseys. On Nov. 22, the majority owner of the Las Vegas NHL expansion team will reveal its name, logo and color scheme to put on those jerseys, and other gear. The franchise is hosting a free unveiling party at 5:30 p.m. at the Toshiba Plaza outside T-Mobile Arena. Foley has said the name will include Knights, and it’s reportedly down to Desert Knights, Golden Knights and Silver Knights. “My goal is to make it an international brand, so people come from China or they come from Europe, and they walk away and they’re wearing our jerseys, wearing our hats, wearing our T-shirts, have gym bags and so on,” Foley said. The party will include music, Cirque du Soleil performers and appearances by former NHL players before the unveiling. As soon as the public learns the team’s name, merchandise will go on sale. “If I can’t sell a lot of jerseys in Las Vegas to 42 million people that come here, then I’m not a very successful salesman or businessman,” Foley said.
Additional passengers expected to fly for the Thanksgiving holiday over last year’s figure of 26.6 million, according to Airlines for America.
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ELVIS WINS MARATHON (OF COURSE) A 42-year-old runner dressed as Elvis won the Las Vegas Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon. Michael Wardian of Arlington, Va., finished in 2 hours, 38 minutes, 4 seconds. Organizers said more than 45,000 runners from every state and 83 foreign countries registered for the event. Chelsey Leighton of Lewiston, Idaho, won the women’s marathon in 3:12:11. William Kibor and Elvin Kibet, both of Kenya, won the men’s and women’s half-marathons.
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A disappointing UNLV football season can still end on a high note if the Rebels can retain the Fremont Cannon against UNR. The game kicks off Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. at Sam Boyd Stadium. For an insider’s insight on the rivalry, see Page 38.
PUTTING ON THE BRAKES Work was suspended at the $1 billion Faraday Future project in North Las Vegas. Nevada has pledged up to $335 million worth of incentives to the upstart electric car company, whose spokesman said the “temporary adjustment, or work stop” will allow Faraday to direct its attention to developing a concept car for the Consumer Electronics Show in January.
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UNLV guard Jovan Mooring (30) snatches a loose ball from the reach of UC Riverside forward Secean Johnson (20) during the Rebels’ 74-62 win Nov. 16 at the Thomas & Mack Center. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
Minutes in wait time experienced by those seeking services at the Nevada DMV office in Henderson on Nov. 16. Officials encourage people to make appointments online to avoid long lines.
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what oil does your dish need? F R U I T S / V E G E TA B L E S
TYPES
Avocado
Coconut
Corn
Olive
Canola
Pumpkin seed
Rich, nutty and mild; solid at room temperature; complements sweet or savory dishes
Neutral flavor; deep yellow color, heavy in texture
Flavor ranges from fruity to peppery to bitter; extra-virgin has more nutrients, antioxidants and flavor than refined
Light, neutral flavor; all-purpose; best for dishes that don’t call for a distinct oil taste
Sweet and nutty, can be used in sweet or savory dishes; dark green color
contains high in iron and vitamins E and K; high in saturated fat so use in moderation
contains high in omega-6 fatty acids, phytosterols and vitamin E
smoke point high, ideal for frying
smoke point low, not recommended for cooking
try these Popcorn, pie crust, curries, cakes, eggs, sautĂŠed greens, granola
try these French fries, tortilla chips, fritters, crab cakes
contains rich in potassium and vitamins A, E and D try these Grilled corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, drizzled with herbs on tomato slices
V good vegan substitute for animal fat
USES baking barbecuing broiling coating dipping dressings
deep frying pan frying grilling marinades sauces sautÉing searing ROASTING vinaigrettes
SEEDS
Fruity and rich, with a slight butter flavor; vibrant green color smoke point very high, can be used for searing and frying at high temperatures
drizzles
Keep olive oil in a cool, dark place to avoid spoiling.
Coconut oil can last for years without going rancid.
smoke point high
$ among the most economical and widely used all-purpose oils
smoke point low, best used over moderate/low heat contains rich in vitamin E and cholesterol-lowering monounsaturated fats try these Flatbreads, pastas, bruschetta, escabeche, grilled meats and vegetables
contains high in omega-3 fatty acids and alpha-linolenic acid try these Crispy-skinned fish, seared scallops, brownies
$ inexpensive and widely available
contains rich in magnesium, iron and calcium try these Oatmeal, ice cream topper, drizzled on Greek yogurt and fruit, salad dressing with apple cider vinegar
Most oils contain about 120 calories per tablespoon.
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Name a fruit or nut, and chances are there’s an oil associated with it. ¶ Extracted from kernels, seeds and flesh, or infused over days, weeks or months, fruit and nut oils can have a distinctive and robust taste or no discernible flavor at all — either of which can be an asset depending on what you’re cooking. Here’s a breakdown to help you make sense of some of the options in the oil aisle, just in time for holiday baking. By The Sunday Staff
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NUTS
Sesame
Almond
Hazelnut
Macadamia nut
Peanut
Pecan
Walnut
Strong toasted taste
Subtle aroma and flavor
Delicate and buttery
Mild nutty flavor
smoke point refined is higher, best for baking and sautéing; cold-pressed is lower and more flavorful, best for raw dishes
Subtle taste and scent; made from pressed steamcooked peanuts
Subtle and rich, similar to browned butter
smoke point low
Smoky and intense; extracted from ground, roasted hazelnuts using a hydraulic press; produced mainly in France
contains rich in lignan, which can lower cholesterol, and high in vitamins E and K try these Asian and Middle Eastern dishes, stir-fry, hummus, cooked noodles, pot roast
contains low in cholesterol and sodium; high in vitamin E try these Fish, green beans, cookies, cakes
try these Roasted vegetables, fish, poultry, topping for vegetable soups, pastas
smoke point high, safe for roasting and frying contains highest in healthy monounsaturated fats and lowest in inflammatory omega-6 fats try these Dipping sauce for bread, pie crusts, fruit salsa base for fish, popcorn
contains rich in polyunsaturated fats, high in vitamin E and phytosterols try these Asian dishes, tempura, stir-fry, salad dressing paired with fruit-flavored vinegar
smoke point high, good for cooking try these Cornbread, sautéed chicken breasts, grilled fish, mayonnaise, scrambled eggs
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pricey (approx. $.75/oz.)
very pricey (approx. $1/oz.)
potential allergen
Nut oils go rancid fast, so keep them refrigerated.
competitively priced compared with other artisanal oils
smoke point low, best for uncooked foods; develops a bitter taste when exposed to high heat contains high in manganese and copper; rare plant source of omega-3 fatty acids try these Quick breads and muffins, spinach salads, pasta
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By Marsha A. Branch | Special to The Sunday
It seems the original gangster of medicine was onto something when he said, “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” In fact, Hippocrates’ famous quote has become something of a movement. From ancient herbal remedies and superfoods to trendy raw and Paleo diets, more people are turning to what they consume not only to stay healthy, but also to eliminate illness. Some believe so strongly in natural cures that they’ve completely abandoned traditional medicine. But is this wise?
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Whatever decisions you make regarding your health and treatment choices, the most important one is to do your due diligence. Research the treatment. Research your doctor’s credentials and expertise related to that treatment. Gather information from reputable sources, and ask as many questions as you need until you get answers that satisfy.
already on blood thinners. It wasn’t long ago that the words “alternative” and “So if a patient says, ‘I’m going to take ginseng, but I don’t “complementary” were scoffed at by physicians and pawant to upset my very judgmental, old-fashioned oncolotients who believed such treatments had no place in the gist by telling him,’ they may be putting themselves at risk empirical world of modern medicine. That’s changing, … they could have a brain bleed,” Nguyen said. “You don’t mainly due to scientific research supporting beliefs that have to prescribe or accept your patient’s alternative thersome herbs and natural therapies do have particular curaapy choices, but your patient should feel comfortable distive effects. And social research shows that in spite of sigclosing them so that you can see if there may be any harmnificant spending on care, Americans still have significant ful interactions.” issues with health. Nguyen doesn’t prescribe such alternatives, but he will An independent study by the nonpartisan Commondiscuss them with patients. And while he warns against wealth Fund recently compared health care in 13 high-insnake-oil salesmen pushing fraudulent goods and get-richcome countries, and the United States beat the second bigquick fads, he says he’s not dismissive of natural treatgest spender, France, by almost 50 percent. We sink more ments for two reasons: They are part of his Vietnamese than $3 trillion a year into the effort, yet we rank 43rd culture, and science says some of them work. in the world for life expectancy. Americans live about 79 Revered cancer treatment center Memorial Sloan Ketyears, a decade less than citizens of No. 1-ranked Monaco. tering created a database dedicated to the efficacy of herbs And the prevalence of prescription drug use and chronic and other complementary therapies, with information useconditions is high compared with other wealthy nations. ful both to patients and practitioners. Nguyen values and With more than a third of U.S. adults classified as obese often references the site. by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart Such acceptance, and the prescription of data-driven disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers are natural remedies by members of the mainstream medicausing preventable deaths. cal community, are key to integrative medicine, a relaWhile genetics once were cited as the main contributing tively new approach focused not just on treating disease factor, it’s now widely accepted that diet plays a significant but on the full range of influences that may affect health. role in prevention. But what about food as a cure? The jury It combines conventional medicine with treatments such is still out, with many practitioners of Western medicine as herbal medicine, acupuncture, meditation and biofeedwarning that those opting for alternative remedies to cure back. Some argue it offers the best of both worlds. chronic illnesses are putting their lives at risk. At the oppoThe field has grown steadily since a 1993 landmark study site end of the spectrum are people who believe all ailments by the National Institute of Medicine that found 1 in 3 can be treated naturally and holistically, and that Western Americans had used an alternative therapy, often under medicine does more harm than good. the medical radar. A 2011 report from the American HospiFor those who favor blending the methodologies, Hendertal Association found more than 42 percent of responding son-based oncologist Anthony Nguyen says it’s vital they hospitals offered at least one complementary/alternafeel they can have open dialogue with their doctors. Too oftive therapy. In 2005, it was 26 percent. ten, patients undergoing traditional treatments also seek Dr. Carla Mariano, past-president of the American out complementary ones but don’t inform their doctors for Holistic Nurses Association and a leader in shaping fear of judgment. It’s dangerous, Nguyen warns, because unholistic nursing education, has said: “Consumers checked combinations could lead to a medical emergency. and even insurers are seeking out and expecting He mentions a patient who was extremely tired after a health care professionals who can focus on the course of brain radiation. He pointed her to a Mayo Clinic whole person and incorporate an array of constudy that found ginseng root helps decrease fatigue in canventional and holistic therapies to enhance cer patients. But the root also has blood-thinning properties healing and cultivate wellness.” and, if taken in excess, could be very dangerous to someone
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Açai Berry
Aloe Vera
Blue-Green Algae
Fruit from palm trees native to the rainforests of South America
A tropical succulent cultivated for agricultural and medicinal uses
Cyanobacteria that bloom in water
Benefits Fiber, heart-healthy fats and more antioxidants than cranberries or blueberries
Benefits Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and anesthetic properties
Overview Laboratory studies suggest açai may reduce cholesterol, prevent heart and blood vessel diseases and disable leukemia cells, though human studies must confirm these outcomes. People undergoing chemotherapy should not consume the berries, as their antioxidant effects may interfere with the actions of some chemotherapy drugs.
Overview Famed for its topical ability to soothe burns and chronically irritated skin, aloe also is being studied for medicinal value when ingested. Initial trials show the juice may be successful in lowering blood glucose levels in diabetics, though in the realm of cancer treatment, several patients died after trial aloe injections.
Benefits Packed with protein and vitamins Overview This superfood appears to reduce fatigue, and lab studies show that an extract from a variety called spirulina can prevent the doubling of HIV, herpes simplex and influenza viruses, though it’s not known if these effects would manifest in humans. Other studies show spirulina can protect lab animals from genetic mutations caused by chemicals and radiation. Care should be taken to ensure supplements are certified as free of microcystin contamination, since it can cause renal failure and neurotoxicity.
Essiac
Chia
Garlic
Ginger
An herbal tea containing burdock root, sheep sorrel, slippery elm and rhubarb
Seeds from a flowering plant in the mint family
A bulbous plant in the onion family
Root of a Chinese plant seen most often as a cooking spice
Benefits Antioxidant and cytotoxic (toxic to specific cells) properties Overview Developed by Canadian nurse Rene Caisse in the 1920s, Essiac has long been promoted as an alternative cancer treatment. Despite the lack of supporting evidence, komen.org reports that more than 40 Essiac-like products are sold in North America, Europe and Australia. While lab studies showed it prevented the growth of prostate cancer cells, it conversely stimulated growth of breast cancer cells. People with kidney or liver problems should avoid it, as should those undergoing chemotherapy.
Benefits High in fiber and essential fatty acids Overview Studies on humans show chia seeds may help regulate blood sugar, and chia oil shows anticancer effects in lab analysis, though purported weight-loss benefits haven’t been demonstrated. The only warning is this: Never consume the seeds dry, as they can absorb up to 27 times their weight in water.
Benefits Antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic and antifungal properties Overview Legend has it this breath killer wards off vampires, but the medical fraternity agrees it also can keep some diseases at bay. In addition to preventing blood clots and decreasing blood pressure, garlic may help protect against some cancers, possibly by decreasing tumor growth and stimulating the immune system. Because of its compounds that prevent blood clots, garlic should be avoided a week or two before surgery.
Benefits Fights indigestion and inflammation Overview Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis appear to respond positively to ginger, though more research is needed. Several trials support its use as a cure for short-term treatment of nausea and vomiting, and its stimulation of the flow of saliva reduces gas and calms the stomach and intestines. Patients with gallstones should avoid ginger supplements, as they may contribute to the problem if taken in excess.
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Broccoli Sprouts
Bromelain
Dandelion
Young broccoli plants
Enzymes found in pineapple stems
Benefits Sprouts generally have high levels of nutrients and enzymes, and broccoli sprouts are rich in antioxidants
Benefits Aids digestion and prevents clotting
A flowering plant often seen as a pesky weed or a simple salad green
Overview In limited human studies, the sprouts show an ability to eliminate environmental toxins and protect against oxidative damage and bacterial infection. In the 1990s, Johns Hopkins scientists found that the concentration of sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts helped mobilize the body’s natural cancer-fighting mechanisms, and in 2014, they found it shows promise in treating autism.
Overview Bromelain can promote digestion and nutrient absorption in patients with digestive-tract cancers. In lab experiments, it combated blood clotting and inflammation. It increases antibiotic absorption and, when applied topically, helps to remove dead and damaged tissue from burns. Patients taking blood thinners should avoid it, as it may raise the risk of bruising and bleeding.
Benefits High in vitamins and minerals; antimicrobial; promotes urination Overview According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, dandelion is mainly used as a diuretic — helping rid the body of excess fluid — which can help with liver and gallbladder problems. Lab studies show that dandelion can kill some microbes, and although not tested in humans, it has anticancer properties demonstrated in colon and pancreatic cancers and leukemia and melanoma cells. It can, however, increase the growth of hormone-sensitive cancer cells.
Graviola
Green Tea
Maca
Turmeric
An exotic fruit with many names, including soursop, guanabana, custard apple and Brazilian paw paw
Tea made from virgin Camellia sinensis leaves
An herb native to the high elevations of the Andes Mountains
Root of a plant in the ginger family seen most often as a cooking spice
Benefits Antioxidant and energy-boosting properties
Benefits Rich in amino acids, phytonutrients, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals
Benefits Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Overview Chinese studies suggest that high intake could protect against colon and stomach cancers, and studies in the U.S. show a reduction in the risk of developing high blood pressure with regular consumption. The caffeinated form may stimulate the nervous system, prevent bacteria from attaching to teeth and allow for greater energy expenditure during exercise. Green tea should not be given to infants, as it can interfere with iron metabolism, resulting in anemia.
Overview Native to Peru, this root is credited with reversing infertility in Peruvian women. There have been no clinical trials to support this use, but other trials show it can increase sexual desire and sperm count, though it also may improve sexual dysfunction caused by menopause or use of antidepressants. Although unverified, some side effects associated with maca include altered menstrual cycles, moodiness, cramps, gastritis and insomnia.
Overview Famous in Indian cuisine, turmeric demonstrated anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities in lab studies, particularly in colon, stomach and skin cancers. A 2012 study published in the American Journal of Cardiology suggested turmeric extracts had promise in preventing heart attacks among bypass patients. Tests on lab rats showed it prevented the development of kidney damage from toxins and stimulated the flow of bile from the gastrointestinal tract. Recent experiments find it may interfere with some chemotherapy drugs used in treating breast cancer.
Benefits Packed with vitamins and acetogenins (compounds capable of preventing abnormal cell production) Overview Lab studies show anticancer effects from this fruit, as well as the ability to vanquish some viruses, bacteria and parasites, but human studies have not been conducted. Substances derived from graviola also have been shown to damage nerve cells and cause neurological side effects similar to Parkinson’s disease. It should be avoided by people taking blood pressure and kidney medications, those with liver or kidney disease or low platelet count, and those having nuclear imaging.
Sources: Susan G. Komen, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Reuters, Science Daily, University of Maryland Medical Center
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ARE THERE BENEFITS TO A RAW-FOOD DIET? In 2001, Rod O.’s doctor wrote him a prescription to lower his cholesterol. Desperate to get his levels down, the former Bellagio banquet server and his friend, Lu V., immediately had it filled. “We got home, turned on the TV, and the first thing we saw was a commercial for that particular drug,” Lu said. “The laundry list of side effects was so atrocious, we just took the full bottle and threw it in the trash.” Instead, Rod decided to go raw. The diet is whole, plant-based food not heated above 117 degrees, so as not to kill enzymes packed with nutrition. “The next time Rod went to the doctor he said, ‘Wow, this drug really is doing great for you. Your cholesterol levels are significantly lower than they were last time,’ ” Lu recalled. “And Rod said, ‘Hey Doc, I never took the drugs. I changed my diet.’ ” A year later, Rod and Lu partnered to open their first restaurant in Las Ve-
gas, Go Raw. Then in the fall of 2003, the second location opened in Henderson, and in September of 2015, they started Go Vegan, to cater to those who wanted cooked plant-based options. Like the commercial for the cholesterol meds Rod’s doctor prescribed, Lu quips that switching to a whole plant-based diet also comes with a laundry list of possible side effects. But these include more energy, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and reversed aging. “We see it often, people who change their diet and begin to heal,” Lu said. “Then they go back to their doctors and get a clean bill of health.” WHAT QUALIFIES AS RAW FOOD? Uncooked and often organic foods that have not been heated above a certain temperature. The maximum temperature varies given different versions of the diet, from 92 to 117 degrees (a well-done steak is 177 degrees).
EXPL AINING UNCONVENTIONAL THERAPIES ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE Used in place of conventional treatments, and considered by the medical profession to be unorthodox. Reflexology, acupuncture and herbalism are a few examples.
NATUROPATHY
ORTHOMOLECULAR MEDICINE
This branch of alternative medicine is rooted in the theory that diseases can be prevented and treated without the use of drugs, by utilizing such techniques as exercise, diet and massage. A naturopathic doctor, or N.D., is a primary doctor who specializes in natural medicine. A licensed naturopathic doctor attends a fouryear graduate-level naturopathic school, and is educated in the same basic sciences as an M.D. But naturopaths also study holistic, nontoxic approaches to therapy with an emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness.
Also known as “mega-dose” therapy, because it involves large doses of certain nutrients, this alternative therapy focuses on the individual nutritional needs of the patient and uses diet, vitamins and supplements to restore and maintain the correct nutritional balance. The treatment has been met with harsh criticism from the traditional medical community, which argues that simple vitamins cannot possibly treat complex diseases.
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE Alternative medicine used in conjunction with conventional medicine. This integrative approach is gaining traction among Western practitioners because there is evidence to support the efficacy of some therapies.
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For more information on alternative and complementary methods, the American Cancer Society recommends both Memorial Sloan Kettering’s database About Herbs, Botanicals & Other Products (mskcc. org), and the NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (nccih.nih.gov).
Scorpion venom: A personal story of an extremely unconventional treatment
Why is cooking seen as a downside? Proponents of the raw food movement believe that the process of cooking strips nutrition and introduces toxins that cause disease, though studies have shown that carcinogens tied to cooking methods such as frying or grilling likely play a small in role the development of cancer. Also, natural foods have an innate toxin load. What is the 80/10/10 diet? Retired chiropractor Douglas Graham’s 80/10/10 model exploded in 2014, asserting that 80 percent of a raw diet should come from carbohydrates (mostly fruit), 10 percent from plant-based proteins and 10 percent from fats. Graham has a huge following that includes a handful of professional athletes and celebrities, and he claims his diet protects and can cure the body of such diseases as cancer, Crohn’s, diabetes, colitis and chronic fatigue syndrome. But there’s no scientific evidence, and 80/10/10 has attracted criticism from nutritionists, doctors and even fellow plant-based advocates for being dangerously high in sugar (a known carcinogen) and low in fat, thus hindering absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.
Choosing to make dietary changes rather than take traditional medication for high cholesterol or blood pressure can have its benefits for certain individuals. Some doctors may even recommend it, depending on your numbers. But if you’re diagnosed with cancer and told you don’t have long to live, chances are you won’t forego your oncologist’s recommendations. Yet that is exactly what Cesar Ibarra did. When Ibarra found out in January that he had acute myeloid leukemia (a very deadly form of the disease), he was expected to live just three months. But the 74-year-old Las Vegan chose not to undergo the chemotherapy treatment his oncologist strongly recommended. Instead, he tried scorpion venom. “I didn’t want to be in a hospital all the time, weak from chemotherapy, so my son-in-law, who was a doctor in Cuba, recommended the venom,” Ibarra said. “I was surprised, and a bit hesitant at first, but I decided to start little by little.” No chemo, just five drops of the venom under his tongue each morning and another five each night. Weekly blood tests and visits every three weeks to his oncologist show Ibarra’s white blood cell count has stabilized — unheard of with leukemia, a blood cancer. He has surpassed the survival rate for his diagnosis, and his doctor has no idea why. But Ibarra’s daughter, Veronica Fernandez, is not surprised. “My husband’s friend’s wife was terminally ill with stomach cancer,” Fernandez said. “She was already in hospice, down to 96 pounds and had been given just 72 hours to live, so she had nothing to lose by trying scorpion venom. Now she is out of hospice and back at work.” Science doesn’t support the efficacy of scorpion venom to treat cancer, but Fernandez isn’t worried about the science. All that matters is that her dad is alive.
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Based on the idea that the body has the ability to heal itself, homeopathy is another form of alternative medicine. The idea behind it is similar to that of a vaccine, in that homeopathic practitioners believe that if a substance causes a symptom in a healthy individual, prescribing a very small amount of the same substance may cure the illness. A homeopathic practitioner or homeopath prescribes mainly plant and mineral-based pills or liquid solutions. Research within the medical community has found some homeopathic remedies to be effective.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says: “Health professionals agree that nutrition services are one of the first treatments that individuals should receive to improve conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension.” MNT includes diagnostic and counseling services to manage disease, provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist often working as part of a medical team. The counseling component is about setting priorities, establishing goals and creating a custom plan that acknowledges and drives the patient’s responsibility for self-care. One-on-one sessions are the first step, determining medical and nutrition history, body composition and lifestyle. Once a plan is in place for meal planning and exercise, progress is monitored. A variety of insurance plans, including Medicare, cover MNT necessitated by certain conditions. One local provider, The Food Connection, offers plans to address anemia, diabetes, food allergies, heart health, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, GI disorders, kidney disorders and thyroid dysfunction. Prices for consults listed on the website range from $45 for 30 minutes to $375 for five one-hour sessions.
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The contents of a drug overdose rescue kit are seen at a training session in Buffalo, N.Y., on how to administer naloxone, which reverses the effects of heroin and prescription painkillers. (associated press file)
‘We need to figure out how to stop the bleeding’ With report submitted to governor, Nevada could act on opioid abuse
By Daniel Rothberg Staff Writer
First responders know all too well that there is a brief window during which the effects of an opioid overdose can be reversed by a medicine known as naloxone. It’s no cure to the opioid epidemic, but it has become an essential tool for first responders. Parents or other witnesses can administer it and call 911, then continue with chest compressions, says Joe Engle, a Henderson resident whose eldest son, Reese, died of a heroin overdose in 2011. But Engle says access to naloxone often is limited by a high price for the prescription drug, insurance companies dragging their feet and little training for parents who might need to administer it. “The whole thing is broken,” said Engle, president of There is No Hero in Heroin, a foundation that offers education about opioid addiction and treatment. “No one is working together.” Health experts recommend the state continue to emphasize access to naloxone as it considers how to address an opioid epidemic that has withered communities throughout the country. The issue has been especially acute in Nevada, where for every 100 Nevadans, doctors write 94 painkiller prescriptions, which can open the door to heroin use. This fall, Gov. Brian Sandoval mobilized a summit of national experts to provide recommendations about how Nevada should address addiction to prescription painkillers and opioids. He has been active on the issue, signing the Good Samari-
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In 2010, Nevada’s overdose death rate was
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Nearly all of this was due to excess medical costs, while only a fraction was attributed to substance abuse treatment and prevention programs.
n About 2 million Americans abused or depended on prescription opioids in 2014. In 2014, about
14,000 Americans died from overdoses related to prescription drugs.
In 2014,
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n Hydrocodone (Vicodin), oxycodone (OxyContin) and methadone are the most common drugs involved in prescription opioid overdose deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. n Federal data reveal that prescription drug abusers are increasingly turning to heroin. This has been especially true as prescription opioids have become more difficult to access. Sources: CDC, Matrix Global Advisors, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Governor’s Report
tan Drug Overdose Act, which expanded access to naloxone and provided a measure of immunity from low-level drug offenses for calling 911 as a witness of an overdose. “I am proud of what we have accomplished,” Sandoval said in a statement. “But there is more work to be done, and the summit helped provide a framework for the policy changes we will look to implement during the next regular session, and also created guidelines for a collaborative path forward.” Policymakers, health care providers and first responders examined the issue this fall during a two-day summit by looking at four areas: prescriber guidelines, treatment options, criminal justice intervention and data collection. In a summary of findings from the meeting, released last month, the recommendations for action and possible legislation focused on three areas: n A data-driven approach: Nevada already uses data to find trends about overprescribing and patients who shop for doctors willing to write prescriptions for opioids. The report recommends making it easier for different parties, from law enforcement to public health professionals, to share data through agreements that comply with privacy laws. Many recommendations focus on creating a centralized data center to inform policy decisions. n Raise public awareness: These recommendations include providing more information about medical interventions like naloxone and creating a website to help Nevadans report concerns about prescription drug abuse. Another key outreach suggestion was to educate physicians about non-opioid pain management and how insurance covers those options. n Make resources accessible: In this area, the summary of findings recommended expanding accessibility to medication-assisted treatment, which addresses substance abuse with a combination of therapy and medication. It also stressed the importance of confronting workforce shortages, especially in rural areas, and considered deploy-
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ing mobile medical units to more areas. The report also recommended screening patients for signs of substance abuse and providing those patients with early treatment. The summit and its findings stemmed from a multiyear effort by Sandoval to address prescription drug abuse, which has been tied to the uptick of heroin-related deaths across the U.S. A task force led by first lady Kathleen Sandoval developed a statewide action plan, and the summit’s goal was to pull together recommendations before the Legislature meets next year. Engle called the findings a “step in the right direction” but cautioned against a punitive approach that relied on law enforcement rather than one that included treatment and preventive measures. “We need to figure out how to stop the bleeding,” he said. “We’re hemorrhaging right now.” Many of these efforts coincide with a renewed focus at the federal level on addiction and a recognition of the need to shift away from a “war on drugs” mentality that led to a steep rise in incarceration and largely affected communities of color. The U.S. surgeon general, for instance, has pledged to release this year the first-ever report on substance abuse and addiction. And the Obama administration has urged Congress to approve $1.1 billion in federal funding to confront the issue, a move that could leave Nevada with a $9 million apportionment of funds. A spokesperson for the WestCare Foundation, a national nonprofit organization that provides treatment in Nevada, emphasized the importance of early intervention, closing loopholes in the health system that might push a patient to heroin, and tackling co-occurring issues such as mental health. “As an agency passionate about public health care, the message we want to help keep in play is the same message that came from the summit: We know that the addiction problem is stemming from a crisis in our health care system,” said Robert Vickery, WestCare’s director of communications. “We are seeing a phenomenon,” he added.
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Congressman-elect Ruben Kihuen speaks among family members and supporters at the Nevada State Democratic Party election night celebration. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
Just another brick in the blue wall With each election Nevada votes Democrat, it could get less attention from campaigns By Ric Anderson Staff Writer
It might be difficult for Nevadans to believe, but there were places where Americans could watch TV for hours on end this fall without seeing ads for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton. One was right next door. “I have friends in California who would ask me, ‘What are the presidential ads like?’ ” UNLV history professor Michael Green said. The difference between the neighboring states was that the race’s outcome was a foregone conclusion in California, a longtime lock for the Democrats, while Nevada was seen as a battleground because it has backed both Republican and Democrat nominees. But after choosing Democrats in three consecutive elections, how much longer
will Nevada be considered a swing state? That was among the questions examined by Green and three fellow panelists during a recent analysis of the 2016 election, focusing on Nevada and the Mountain West region. The answer was that only time would tell, but this year’s results could indicate that Nevada’s swing-state status is on shaky ground. Not only did Nevadans not vote for a Republican presidential winner, a rarity in a state that had failed to support the winning candidate only once since 1912, but population projections call for an ongoing increase in minorities, which tend to vote Democratic. Robert Lang, director of Brookings Mountain West and executive director of the Lincy Institute, said Nevada might be on a course to join a list of “blue wall” states that includes Colorado, New Mexico and Virginia. “So if the Democrats keep losing, Nevada’s going to be on the wrong side of several elections, which is to say it’s not much of a swing state anymore (at that
point),” he said. Among other key points from the analysis: n One of the storylines after the election was that Trump’s support among Hispanic voters was better than that of 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney and on par with that of 2008 GOP nominee John McCain. But was that true? Not according to David Damore, UNLV political science professor and Brookings Mountain West fellow, who said the statistics were based on badly flawed exit polls. Not only were few interviews conducted in Spanish, but the exit polls were conducted on Election Day, well after many Hispanic voters had taken advantage of early voting. In polling conducted by Latino Decisions, Trump’s numbers among Nevada voters were abysmal — as low as 4 percent among first-time voters. The upshot? There was far more backlash to Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric than the exit polls suggested. n In the Senate race between Catherine Cortez Masto and Joe Heck, which
came down to about 25,000 votes, the stretch run may have made the difference. “During the last three weeks, when Cortez Masto got the momentum, she was everywhere (making campaign appearances),” Damore said. “Joe Heck did not have a public event during the last two weeks of the election, which I thought was stunning.” Green said a factor may have been that Heck endorsed Trump, then withdrew the endorsement, then said it was a private matter whether he would vote for him. “You wonder how much of his not being in public had to do with the Republican reaction to that,” Green said. n As turnout goes — especially in Clark County — so goes Nevada. In 2014, Damore said, voter registration plunged from the previous election, and Republicans did well. Registration shot back up this year, notably among Hispanic residents in Clark County, and the Democrats triumphed.
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Is the ESA program dead? As Democrats reclaim control of the Legislature, focus expected to be on public school By Ian Whitaker Staff Writer
With Democrats back in charge of the Legislature, things don’t look good for some of the state GOP’s key initiatives. Among them: Nevada’s education savings account program, which was championed by a conservative majority a year ago but now faces an uncertain future. The fight over the program — which would give approved families about $5,000 to use on private school tuition or other educational expenses — came to a head in the Nevada Supreme Court earlier this year. While justices upheld the right of ESAs to exist, they ruled that lawmakers would have to find funding outside the state school budget. But that could put it in the crosshairs of Democrats and other public school advocates, some of whom have accused the program of being a giveaway to wealthy families who want to escape the public school system. “Our position is that the ESA is dead,” said Sylvia Lazos, UNLV law professor and policy director for voucher opponent Educate Nevada Now. Her organization supported parents who sued the state over the program’s constitutionality.
“Now it becomes an issue of, do we provide this kind of choice or other kinds of choices?” — Sylvia Lazos, UNLV law professor
That lawsuit, along with another filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada, eventually led to the program being reviewed by the state Supreme Court. Proponents cast the verdict as an overall victory for the program, necessitating only a minor “fix” to get it back on track. But that rhetoric obscured the deeper reality. The ESA program may have a right to exist under Nevada law, but it doesn’t have a right to use funding meant for public schools. In other words, the ESA is close to morphing into an entitlement program. In a statement this week, Valeria Gurr, engagement director for pro-ESA group Nevada School Choice Partnership, said the organization was “hopeful” that the program would be funded. It will be a tough sell in a Democrat-controlled Legislature overseeing a session already preoccupied with reforms to higher education. Not
only that, activists like Lazos say that money would be better spent on programs with proven benefits, like pre-kindergarten. “Now it becomes an issue of, do we provide this kind of choice or other kinds of choices?” Lazos said. Gov. Brian Sandoval announced last week that he’d find a way to fund the ESA in the upcoming state budget, but details have been sparse. According to Scott Hammond, the Republican state senator who introduced the program in a bill last year, the plan is to establish a cap on the number of beneficiaries but still allow anybody to apply, regardless of income. Data show a majority of the more than 8,000 applicants for ESAs have come from the wealthiest parts of Las Vegas. “If we’re taking the program out of the (education budget), we’re going to have to forecast,” Hammond said. The state would have to be able to estimate how many families would take advantage of the program or costs could quickly spin out of control, he said. Whether Democrats will work to help revive the program is anybody’s guess. “The Legislature wanted this and there’s clearly enough interest in this. I would hope that Democrats out there would want to fund this,” he said.
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A Volkswagen Touareg diesel is tested in the Environmental Protection Agency’s cold temperature test facility in Michigan. Volkswagen cheated U.S. air pollution regulations, and its vehicles emitted up to 40 times more nitrogen oxide than is allowable in the United States. (associated press file)
How should Nevada spend its share of $14.7B Volkswagen settlement? As the state readies to collect about $22.3 million, focus could be on electric vehicles By Daniel Rothberg Staff Writer
Nearly a year after Volkswagen admitted to cheating U.S. air pollution regulations, a federal judge in late October signed a $14.7 billion settlement that provided customers with compensation and an option to sell their cars back to the company. The buyback deal was a major win for consumers and regulators, but a less publicized part of the settlement could have consequences for electric vehicles in Nevada. Volkswagen is required to pay $2.7 billion into a fund intended to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, which contribute to poor air quality and increase risks of respiratory disease. From that portion of the settlement agreement, states in-
cluding Nevada will receive funding that could be used for a variety of environmental remediation activities, such as encouraging electric vehicles. Most states are in the early process of deciding the focus of their spending once funding starts trickling in toward the end of 2017. Colorado is ahead of the pack, having already conducted a public meeting for advice and now finalizing comments on its allocation of about $61 million. Nevada will receive about $22.3 million, and it’s in the process of setting up the fund. Before the money can be disbursed, the state must appoint an administrator. Then it will direct an agency, such as the Office of Energy or the Nevada Department of Transportation, to control the fund. “At this time, the state is preparing to execute the terms of the settlement agreement and has not finalized how the funds will be used,” a spokesperson for the Nevada attorney general’s office said.
The state has several options. Under a broad framework laid out in the settlement, the bulk of the funding must be directed toward making medium and heavy-duty vehicles more efficient. This means replacing old diesel vehicles with ones powered by natural gas or electricity. Each state is allowed to use 15 percent of the funds to build infrastructure for electric vehicles, which Nevada already has begun doing with charging stations on U.S. Highway 95. “The Volkswagen funds give states a significant opportunity to support a real market transition toward electric vehicles,” said Will Toor, who directs the transportation program at the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, a nonprofit organization that advocates for efficiency initiatives. “With the focus on a transition to electric vehicles, you are really creating a significant change that will have a long-term impact.” Although the state is given leeway to de-
cide how it will spend the funds, Toor said the focus should be on advancing electric vehicles. He said there might be opportunities to “electrify” transit vehicles. “There would be big benefits that would come in multiple places by moving to electric buses,” he said. The settlement is intended to help undo the impact of Volkswagen’s effort to dodge emission standards. After on-road testing, it was revealed last year that software in several Volkswagen models had tricked regulators by showing improved performance during pollution tests. The result was that for years Volkswagen engines emitted up to 40 times more nitrogen oxide than what the U.S. allowed. As part of the settlement, Volkswagen was required to spend an additional $2 billion on developing electric vehicles and investing in infrastructure to support them. In approving the nearly $15 billion settlement, the federal judge called the deal “fair, reasonable and adequate.”
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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? FOOD ALLERGY VS. INTOLERANCE Millions of Americans experience negative reactions to certain foods, be they from a food allergy or a food intolerance. Specialized diets aimed at minimizing these reactions have been en vogue over the past couple of years, but food allergies and food intolerances are medical conditions that may require professional intervention. “I see a lot of patients who have tried to self-diagnose allergies, and that’s a mistake. Many of those people may be restricting nutritious foods from their diets unnecessarily, and others may be unknowingly doing their bodies harm by continuing to eat damaging foods,” said Ryon Parker, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Parker Medical and internal medicine physician at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. Knowing the difference between these conditions and being able to identify whether there’s a problem is integral to health and well-being.
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FOOD ALLERGY “A true food allergy triggers an immune system response. Essentially, your immune system goes into overdrive attempting to fight the allergen,” Parker said. Because of this, food allergies come on suddenly, and even a small amount of the food can cause a reaction. Food allergies can cause mild to severe, even life-threatening, symptoms. POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS ■ Anaphylaxis ■ Vomiting and/ or stomach cramps ■ Hives ■ Shortness of breath, wheezing or coughing ■ Trouble swallowing
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■ Swelling of the tongue ■ Weak pulse ■ Pale or blue coloring of the skin ■ Dizziness and/ or feeling faint
Usually, symptoms begin within minutes of exposure to the allergen, though a reaction can occur up to two hours after eating. In rare cases, some patients may experience a delayed reaction to the allergen, not presenting any symptoms for four to six hours.
MOST COMMON FOOD INTOLERANCES Parker notes that lactose/ dairy is the most common food intolerance. Other common intolerances include gluten, yeast, alcohol and histamines (found in coffee, chocolate, fermented foods and drinks, cured meat and some fruits).
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TREATING AND LIVING WITH A FOOD ALLERGY People with food allergies must avoid contact with that food. Allergies can evolve and change; sometimes, exposure to the allergen can elicit a mild response and other times it can cause a severe reaction. Because symptoms can vary so greatly, it’s important for anyone with a known food allergy to avoid the food and have an Epipen on hand in case a reaction occurs. “Patients need to be very careful when reading food labels, and always be sure to talk to their server when dining out to ask questions about the menu. Don’t just ask about the ingredients, either; ask about how the food is prepared,” Parker said. He also notes that allergens can lurk in hidden places, such as MOST COMMON condiments and seasoning. FOOD ALLERGIES “While every patient is different, and any food can cause an allergic response, 90 percent of food allergies are caused by eight specific foods,” Parker said.
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FOOD INTOLERANCE Unlike a food allergy, which causes a response in the immune system, a food intolerance, or sensitivity, occurs when food causes a reaction in the digestive tract. Some patients may not have the enzymes needed to properly digest certain foods, whereas other patients may be reacting to toxins in the food, such as different preservatives. “Intolerances aren’t lifethreatening like allergies can be, but they can cause lots of discomfort for patients,” Parker said. SYMPTOMS OF FOOD INTOLERANCE ■ Bloating ■ Gas ■ Diarrhea ■ Cramping and stomach pain ■ Nausea ■ Constipation
LONG-TERM SIDE EFFECTS ■ Weight gain, or difficulty losing weight ■ Low energy/fatigue ■ Skin problems ■ Insomnia/trouble falling asleep or staying asleep ■ Hormonal imbalance
Treating and living with a food intolerance A reaction to a food intolerance can occur based on the amount of the irritant consumed and how often it’s consumed. “For example, people with a dairy intolerance may be able to eat cheese once or twice a week without issue. However, if they eat a large amount of cheese, or eat cheese every day, they may see symptoms then. Other patients may need to avoid it entirely,” Parker said. Watching what you eat, the amount eaten and the frequency of eating such foods are necessary for people with food intolerances. Parker recommends paying attention to your body and how it reacts after eating certain foods to help decipher what you’re able to tolerate.
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Title: President and CEO Agency address: 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Agency phone number: 702-259-3700 Agency website: opportunityvillage.org Hours of operation: Varies by campus location To get involved: Donate to its capital campaign or its annual giving program, join the Legacy Society, volunteer at and/or attend its annual fundraising events, sit on the boards of directors, advocate for its OVIPs and encourage its political leaders to support programs for people with intellectual disabilities. what is Good Works? In Good Works, an occasional series, we highlight nonprofit groups that are making a difference in our community. If you’d like to nominate an organization, email news@thesunday. com with details.
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Opportunity to thrive not out of reach for anyone What does your organization do? Op-
portunity Village serves people within our community with significant intellectual disabilities, to improve their lives and the lives of those who care for them. Our clients — we lovingly refer to them as OVIPs (Opportunity Village Important People) — are mainly adults. We do provide some services for younger schoolchildren and high schoolers who are enrolled in the Clark County School District’s special education program. When and why was your organization established? Opportunity Village
was founded in 1954 by a small group of families who sought to improve the lives of their children with intellectual disabilities. Since then, it has grown to become Nevada’s largest private, not-forprofit Community Habilitation Program, serving nearly 3,000 people annually through vocational training, community job placement, advocacy, social recreation programs, and art and life-skill enrichment. What services do you offer? First and
foremost, Opportunity Village provides job training and job placement. Ultimately, our goal is to help them secure independent employment, working for local businesses. These wonderful folks also are employed at our four Employment Resource Center campuses and a thrift store. We are focused on providing choices that allow the people we serve to work in an environment that suits them. Opportunity Village also hosts some of the most popular and cherished fundraising events in Las Vegas, including the annual Magical Forest, HallOVeen at the Magical Forest and the Las Vegas Great Santa Run. The entire community is affected by the organization. Many businesses contract with us to provide janitorial, document management, assembly and packaging, and other services.
Visitors take pictures at the pumpkin carriage during opening night of the fourth annual HallOVeen event at Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest on Oct. 14. (YASMINA CHAVEZ/staff)
management duties and work in the community, and clean nearly 4 million square feet of office space. Opportunity Village has the food service and postal delivery contracts at Nellis Air Force Base. Because we deliver classified mail, some of our folks even have high-level security clearances. One hundred percent of the proceeds from our events and business lines support individuals with intellectual disabilities in Southern Nevada. We are almost entirely self-funded through donors, fundraising events and business contracts.
them walking across a busy street or riding on the bus or living in our neighborhood? The world is confusing enough to people without intellectual disabilities. For many of our clients, Opportunity Village is an oasis of friends in the community. The biggest challenge for our OVIPs is not their perceived disability; it’s how we treat them.
What led you to your career? I served on the board of directors for 13 years and served as chairman for two years. So I knew the organization and the value it brings to our community. Helping people with intellectual disabilities is a passion, partially because I have a 25-year-old daughter with disabilities.
would pray for all of us to have more dialogue with the other person, the stranger. Understanding our differences with others only makes us better as a community. But this is not just a Southern Nevada problem.
Do you have any recent news you’d like to share? Sean’s Park recently
What are some aspects of OV people might not know about? In addition to
debuted at our Engelstad Campus. It’s the world’s first life-skill learning park in which children and adults with intellectual and related disabilities can play and unwind while learning valuable life skills through thoughtful programming designed specifically for their unique needs. Our year-old NOVA initiative is based on the Creative Abundance model. This model suggests that every person is creative in some manner; they just need the proper tools and environment in which to create.
training and working, our OVIPs create beautiful art pieces, play instruments, sing, dance and act in our fine and performing arts program, perform document
Whom do you admire? I admire our clients. Imagine what they have to go through every day. Do we even notice
How do you motivate people to get involved? All it takes is a tour. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? I
Anything else you want to tell us? My
favorite quote comes from St. Augustine: “Pray as though everything depends on God. Work as though everything depends on you.” Right now, Opportunity Village is in the middle of a five-year, $150 million capital campaign. There is a waiting list of nearly 500 people with disabilities who need the programs and services that Opportunity Village provides. At this time, we are at maximum capacity at all four of our campuses, so there is a dire need to expand and upgrade our facilities, as well as to build a permanent campus in the north part of town. We will soon build Betty’s Village, Opportunity Village’s first foray into unique, high-quality residential facilities specifically designed for OVIPs and their families.
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on’t let the simple name fool you. The Ribbon Store is much more than a store for ribbon. A paradise of fancy silks, buttons, vintage items and high-end bric-a-brac, it is a destination for the serious crafter, dressmaker or milliner, with the potential to be revered by every fashion subculture in town. I’m not even that crafty, but when I walk in, I immediately fantasize about what I should make first. A delicate piece of lace to complement a favorite pearl brooch? A pretty silk rose for my handbag? A full-on lace collar to wear over dresses and sweaters? And the hankies! Am I supposed to start carrying a vintage hanky? Of course I am. Why did we stop doing that? Here’s what’s most important about the store: The possibilities for customization are endless. And if there’s one thing I know Elly brown about Las Vegas fashonistas, they aren’t trying to look like anybody else. You can take anything in here and upgrade your existing pieces, either yourself or with the help of a seamstress. This is a place to let out your inner Yves Saint Laurent. Imagine making (or selling) one-of-a-kind ribbon chokers with button details to wear with retro-grunge dresses. Or an array of vintage buttons splashed across your tote or clutch — very fashion-forward this year. Anyone with an Etsy store would prize these materials for their bespoke collections. And if you’re a quilter, dancer, jewelry maker, burlesquer, magician, crafter, seamstress, retro-doll, vintage lover, steam punker, stylist, costumer or performer of any kind, you need to meet Carole Sidlow, who owns the store with her husband, Peter. She curates beautiful, meaningful, history-filled inventory and even hand-pleats her own ribbons. “I’m very fussy with the materials that I buy. I only get what I like,” she says. “I’m not buying to sew quickly.” If you shop elsewhere for craft supplies, you may have noticed that superstores buy cheaply and buy for volume. Carole buys for magnificence. She takes me to a glass cabinet and pulls out a gorgeous curiosity. Large silver items dangle from silver chains attached to a broach-like, silver rose.
“That’s called a chatelaine,” she says. “Did you ever watch ‘Downton Abbey?’ They wore these. This is late 1800s. This one has a little pad, and this is a pencil. It was worn on the edge of the skirt. They had sewing chatelaines, too, with scissors and bobbins and that kind of thing.” I love “Downton Abbey,” and yep, the Dowager Countess wore that all the time. Next to that, a silver art deco compact from the 1930s has two little compartments for powder and puff. Tiny beaded handbags peek out from the glass shelves next to beautiful lace hankies that want to be made into jabots. Hand-tinted fashion prints from France perch near vintage hats, clothing and Authentic Victorian pillows over 100 years old. “I’m one of the few people in the U.S. who really focuses on these,” Carole says of the antique pillows. “As you can see, this one is absolutely mint.” She also sells antique linen sheets. “Feel this,” she says, comparing the cotton with the linen. “The antique linen is always cool. Anytime you turn under a linen sheet in the summer, it feels good.” She keeps handing me things, and I keep saying, “I’ve never seen anything like that.” If you don’t want to embellish your own pieces, Carole makes oversized clutch purses, all lined in red velveteen. Each sports a plump, feminine bow spilling over the edges. Some of these clutch bags are large enough to fit an iPad. On another table, she showcases handmade strawberry pincushions — a far cry from the plain old tomato variety our mothers and grandmothers use. I know what I’m getting my mom for Christmas, I think as I inspect the soft velvet, rhinestones and blinged-out lace. Carole places feathers and a decorative beaded stick in every single one. Gorgeous. For as long as she has collected pretty things, her husband has collected vintage ad posters, pinup calendars, sports pennants, casino memorabilia and antique road maps. So ladies, if you’re shopping with your man, bring him. Have him ask to see the vintage Marilyn Monroe nudes on the Las Vegas calendars — from back when Norma Jean was a stock photo. I left the store feeling fully inspired. If the whole point of fashion is personal expression, why not step up the individuality? Make a bolder choice than just wearing items straight off the rack. Let’s create something fabulous to affix on our hats, shoes and handbags. Our bikinis, too. We’re Las Vegans. We do what we want.
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Antique buttons at the Ribbon Store. (photos by Christopher devargas/Staff)
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spiced apple pork chop
Courtesy of chef jimmy garibay at via brasil steakhouse
Pork chops and apples are a natural culinary pairing. This hearty dish is suitable for a cold evening, closing out grilling season or for a nontraditional Thanksgiving entrĂŠe. Apples are best when picked in the fall, so this dish takes advantage of the season.
ingredients
Directions
(serves 4)
Four 6 oz pork chops, seasoned with salt and pepper
1 1/3 cup olive oil
1 /2 cup butter
2 cups apple juice
8 Fuji apples, peeled and quartered
2 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds
3 cardamom pods
5 star anise pods
1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 1/2 tbsp black pepper
1. Toast the whole spices (cardamom, coriander, star anise, cloves) in the oven at 350 degrees until fragrance is released, about 5 to 7 minutes. Take spices out of the oven and cool. 2. Place the toasted whole spices into a spice grinder, coffee grinder or high-speed blender and grind to a powder. Add cinnamon, black pepper, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, ground ginger, salt and pepper to create the spice mix. 3. Place apples in a mixing bowl with 1/4 cup of the spice mix and add the olive oil. Toss the ingredients together until spices evenly coat the apple wedges. 4. Place the apples into a skillet over mediumhigh heat and let sit for 30 seconds, then stir. Brown the apples on all sides, then pour in apple juice and reduce until thick.
1 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3 whole cloves
5 tsp salt
2 1/2 tbsp ground ginger
5. Melt the butter into the excess liquid to create a sauce. Pan sear or grill the pork chops until cooked on both sides and the internal temperature reaches 140 to 150 degrees. Place the pork chops over the apples, and pour the sauce over the top.
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Age: 8-year-old spayed female Breed: Collie and chow chow mix Description: Lucille is friendly and intelligent. She knows the commands sit, shake and down. She gets along with other dogs but prefers ones that are laid-back, like her. Adoption fee: $105
Age: 8-year-old spayed female Breed: Chihuahua mix Description: Lolita gives doggie kisses to those who are kind to her. She likes dogs of all sizes and picks out the coziest and softest cushions for naps. Adoption fee: $30
Age: 4-month-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Charlie delights in exploring rooms, searching for toys. He gets along beautifully with other kittens and cats. Please kitten-proof your home carefully for his safety. Adoption fee: $70
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Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Corky is quirky. She takes some time to warm up to people, but her personality shines with affection, playtime and treats. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 7-year-old neutered male Breed: Himalayan and Lionhead mix Description: Leif needs a tender hero. He is deaf, and blind in his left eye. He adjusts well in calm spaces with a steady, comfortable routine. Adoption fee: $10
Age: 10-year-old spayed female and 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua and Chi-weenie Description: Tina and Giovanni are house-trained, good with other dogs and polite. Giovanni likes following his larger and more outgoing life partner. Adoption fee: $40
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Age: 8-month-old male Breed: Terrier Description: Johnny Cash is full of energy and charisma. He is waiting for his chance to be a star in your household. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Tortoiseshell Description: Ivy’s favorite activities include chasing laser pointers and playing soccer with wadded paper balls. She has been lovingly socialized in a foster home since her rescue. Adoption fee: $70
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FORMER UNLV QUARTERBACK ON THE REBELS’ RIVALRY WITH UNR BY RAY BREWER | STAFF WRITER
Jason Thomas grew up in Southern California attending the annual football rivalry game between UCLA and USC. It would be tough to top those afternoons of packed stadiums and intense games that gave the winner a year’s worth of bragging rights. Thomas came to UNLV in 2000 not understanding the history of the Fremont Cannon game against UNR. It wasn’t the same magnitude of UCLA-USC, he imagined. But he quickly learned. The Rebels won his first game against the Wolf Pack, 38-7, at Sam Boyd Stadium to snap a five-game losing streak in the series and cue the THOMAS celebration of a lifetime. Thomas passed and rushed for a pair of touchdowns that day, adding to a debut season that was so impressive that experts touted him as a top NFL draft prospect. He never did play in the NFL — teams wanted him to switch positions but he wanted to play quarterback — but Thomas won the games that mattered. He led UNLV to a victory against Arkansas in the 2000 Las Vegas Bowl and has three rivalry game victories against Reno (Thomas and Glenn Carano are the only UNLV quarterbacks to win that many). Still, that first win stands out. Here’s why, in his own words.
That was the first time I experienced anything like that. To see the fans rush the field, you realize that moment how important the game was, not just for the team but for our community. So one of the fans gives me a paint can, and I’m thinking, “Man, we are going to paint this thing red right here?” The fans got excited, they carried the cannon, and that’s when I realized it wasn’t a replica. They dropped it and it broke. One of my vivid memories before the game was sitting in the locker room and all the anxiety. Steve Newton was doing a beat on his pads like in Pop Warner, and was freestyle rapping. He would say, “What are you plannin’?” And the whole team would say, “We are going to get the cannon!” We got on the field and beat them pretty good. We had that attitude. It is our cannon. It is ours now. We kept it as long as I was at UNLV.
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The next year, we go up to Reno. I didn’t realize how much they didn’t like us. They hit coach (John) Robinson with a can in the head from the stands. At the end of the game, we are running out the clock and (the coaches) have me run a bootleg with Above, Jason Thomas spray paints the Fremont Cannon after UNLV’s 38-7 victory against UNR in 2000. (COURTESY) under a minute left. They weren’t too happy about that, but it’s a rivalry game. All the politics and pleasantries go out the window. Just to be part of the rivalry was one of the highlights of my career. You never forget being on the field and feeling the energy in the stadium, and being part of the celebration with my teammates. One of the things I’m proud of is beating Reno three times. UNLV was good to me. Even though things didn’t turn out the way they were supposed to with my career, I left a good legacy and something to be proud of. Those games against UNR are part of that legacy. I’ll never forget that first game. We had a great time afterward with our cannon.” — JASON THOMAS Thomas now lives in Oklahoma City with his wife, former UNLV volleyball player Blair, and their two children. He’s a probation officer.
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WILL UNLV KEEP THE CANNON THIS YEAR? ■ FREMONT CANNON GAME When: 1 p.m. Nov. 26 Where: Sam Boyd Stadium TV: Webcast on ESPN3 Betting line: UNLV minus-10 All-time: UNR leads the series, 24-17 Last year: UNLV 23, UNR 17
REBELS MUST RUN TO WIN UNLV may have lost its top four wide receivers to injury, but the Rebels may not need to pass the ball to beat UNR, which ranks 128th out of 128 teams in rushing yards allowed per game. The Wolf Pack even allowed 383 yards rushing to lower-level Cal-Poly. UNLV ranks 13th nationally at 252.8 rushing yards per game.
BIG SPORTS WEEKEND The UNLV-UNR football tilt isn’t the only game of interest on the local sports schedule Nov. 26. The Saturday after Thanksgiving usually doesn’t disappoint. After the Rebels game at Sam Boyd Stadium, many supporters will head to the Thomas & Mack Center for the basketball team’s home game in the Global Sports Classic. The Rebels will face either Washington or Western Kentucky, depending on the outcome of their Nov. 25 game against TCU in the event. Tipoff is 5 p.m. if the Rebels lose to TCU; 7:30 p.m. if they win. On the high school circuit, the largeschool football semifinals begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. The game will likely feature Bishop Gorman, the seven-time defending state champions and nation’s No. 1-ranked team.
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slot points or 1,000 video poker points can receive one piece of a casserole set. Weekly baccarat drawing Date: Friday nights in November Time: 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and midnight Information: Win up to $2,500 in play. Pumpkin pie giveaway Date: Nov. 22 Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points to receive a pie. $400,000 Kachingko Drawings Date: Saturdays in November Time: 8 p.m. Information: Five players will be selected for a chance to win up to $100,000. To participate, players must earn 100 slot points to gain 10 drawing entries or 100 video poker points to gain one drawing entry. Additionally, guests who have an average bet of $25 for one hour on a table games will receive one drawing entry. Double entries can be earned every Monday-Wednesday.
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Trump opponents must move beyond grief, into action lief that the system can be persuaded. Some of Trump’s cronies might want to silence dissent because they won’t allow a view other than their own. But if Trump wants to put his authoritarian perception behind him, he needs to listen closely and constantly to dissent. Meanwhile, those who disagree with his direction should rise quickly to the support of groups that challenge it. That means donating money, materials or time to advocacy organizations on issues that could be most under attack, including abortion rights, immigration, religious freedom, women’s rights, gun control and more. There are far too many of those organizations to name here — so many, in fact, that it can be difficult for donors to decide which ones are the most worthy and effective. But legitimate options abound, and vetting sites such as GuideStar, Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance offer useful information for donors who may be struggling to decide which organization they would
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prefer to support. So for those who are wary of Trump, the only wrong choice is to be inactive. It’s time to stay informed, be aware and take proactive steps to hold the Trump administration accountable. For Americans to peacefully express their dissent through anti-Trump rallies is healthy for our democracy. But the more they get involved in helping at-risk people and influencing the process through advocacy and activism, the better, and not just at the national level. Here’s hoping the passions that have been kindled during the presidential election also spill into greater participation in city, county and state government, where decisions are made that often have a far more immediate effect on Nevadans than those made in Washington. Among the many alarming statements Trump made during the campaign was that he alone had the solutions to the nation’s problems. He couldn’t have been more incorrect. It’s time for all Americans to prove it to him by getting involved.
heart of patriotism, because it expresses a belief that the system can be persuaded. Some of Trump’s cronies might want to silence dissent because they won’t allow a view other than their own. But if Trump wants to put his authoritarian perception behind him, he needs to listen closely and constantly to dissent.
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or many Nevadans, it was a blue election in more ways than one. After voting Democratic and seeing Hillary Clinton lose the election despite carrying Nevada, it was understandable for many voters here to take some time to heal. But that time is over. Now, those who opposed Donald Trump because they feared he would take the nation down a dark path need to step up and help prevent that from happening. If there is any avenue to a successful Trump presidency, it comes from people exercising their right to loyal opposition — pressing the incoming president at all times to find a reasonable middle ground rather than yielding to the alternative-right extremists who propelled his candidacy. Trump must understand that to be president means to represent all people, as he’s vowed to do but now must prove that he’s capable of carrying out. Dissent is at the heart of patriotism, because it expresses a be-
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 An Evening at the Fountains: This dinner event marks The Shade Tree’s 27th anniversary. 6-9 p.m., $250, Lago at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, sreyes@theshadetree. org. Afternoon Yoga on the Meadow: This class is open to all skill levels. 2-3 p.m., $7-$9 (park entry fee; event is free), Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada 159, smrstatepark@gmail.com. Paint with a Ranger: Join a park ranger and others for an introduction to plein air (outdoor) painting for all ages. Registered participants will be provided with the necessary art supplies. 10 a.m.-noon, $7-$9 (park entry fee; event is free), Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada 159, 702-875-4141.
Ingredients 2 oz. Bellion Vodka 1 oz. Funkin Raspberry Mojito Cocktail Mixer 1 oz. fresh lime juice
Lee Canyon Job Fair: Lee Canyon is looking to fill 200 seasonal and full-time positions, including ski school, food and beverage, lift operations and guest services positions. Noon-3 p.m., free, Lee Canyon resort lodge, 6725 Lee Canyon Road, leecanyonlv.com.
2 oz. Sanpellegrino Limonata Raspberry and fresh mint leaves for garnish Method Combine the first three ingredients in a shaker filled with ice and shake. Strain into a tall glass over crushed ice and top with Sanpellegrino Limonata. Garnish and serve.
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The Magical Forest: Enjoy Christmas decorations and lights, rides on the Forest Express Passenger Train, mini-golf and more. 5:30 p.m., $10-$22, Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., magicalforest.com. *Also: Daily through Jan. 1 (closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas) A Choreographers’ Showcase: The Nevada Ballet Theatre and Cirque du Soleil will collaborate for a public performance. 1 p.m., $25-$45, Treasure Island, Mystère Theatre, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-894-7722.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Youth Thanksgiving Dinner: LGBTQ and allied youths ages 13 to 24 can enjoy home-cooked holiday dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options. 6-9 p.m., free, Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, thecenterlv.org. Toy Drive: Donate toys for the children of Nellis Air Force Base and Creech Air Force Base. Aliante Casino, 7300 N. Aliante Parkway, 702-692-7777. *Also: Daily through Dec. 12
Fall Three-Day Mini Camp: Children 5-11 can enjoy sports, games, arts and crafts and more. Bring a lunch and two snacks that do not need heating or refrigeration. Registration required. 7 a.m.-6 p.m., $90, Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1100. *Also: Nov. 22-23 Preschool Story Time: This 30-minute literacy program will include activities that promote development and learning, such as singing and dancing. 11 a.m., Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, cityofnorthlasvegas.com.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Holiday Nights & Lights Community Concerts: Enjoy performances from elementary to high schoolaged students. 6 p.m., free, Town Square Park at Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, mytownsquarelasvegas.com. *Also: Thursdays through Dec. 22 UNLV Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven’s Fifth: The orchestra will perform. 7:30 p.m., $8-$10, UNLV, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787. The Secret World of Howard Hughes: Geoff Schumacher, author of “Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia & Palace Intrigue,” will delve into mysteries about why Hughes arrived in Las Vegas 50 years ago. 7 p.m., free for members or with paid admission ($10-$24), Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., 702-229-2734. Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Politics on the Silver Screen: Watch the 1962 film “The Manchurian Candidate,” a political thriller. 1 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459. NAHM Doc Series: See the film “Native Americans of the Civil War.” A question-and-answer session with the film’s director will follow. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459. Thanksgiving luncheon: Adults 50 and older can enjoy a meal. Registration is required. Noon, $6, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6454. Also at Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $7, 702-229-6125. Family Story Time: This workshop is for families with young
children. 5:30 p.m., free, Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, cityofnorthlasvegas.com. Holiday Hoptails Class: Learn the art of crafting holiday-inspired beer cocktails. Ages 21 and older. 6-8 p.m., $25, CraftHaus Brewery, 7350 Eastgate Road, Suite 110, crafthausbrewery.com.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Winter Blood Drive: Donate blood and receive tickets to see comedy hypnotist Mark Savard, or a comparable prize. To make an appointment, visit redcross.org and enter the code CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY. 1-6 p.m., free, Clark County Library, Large Conference Room, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459. Reading Buddies: Children in grades K-5 will pair with a volunteer 16 or older to work on reading skills. 4-6 p.m., free, Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, cityofnorthlasvegas.com. *Also: Nov. 30
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational: Participating college basketball teams include Arizona, Santa Clara, Butler, Vanderbilt, Norfolk, Sacred Heart, Northern Colorado and Bucknell. 11:30 a.m., $46-$147, Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 100, 800-675-3267. *Also: Nov. 25 “The Bad Seed”: Watch the play set in 1954 about a well-off American housewife who suspects that her 8-year-old daughter is actually a cold-blooded killer. 8 p.m., $20-$25, Majestic Repertory Theatre, 1217 S. Main St., majesticrepertory.com. *Also: 8 p.m. Nov. 25-26, Dec. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17; 5 p.m. Nov. 27, Dec. 4 and 11
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Motor Trend International Auto Show: This year’s show will feature more than 350 vehicles from more than 20 manufacturers, with select models available for test drives. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., free-$10, Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, autoshowlv.com. *Also: Nov. 26-27 Christmas Tree Lighting: Santa
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Claus and Mrs. Claus, the musical group Human Nature, Christmas carols and more will be part of this ceremony. 6 p.m., $10-$22, Magical Forest at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., magicalforest.org.
Magic of Christmas: Enjoy a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, hayrides, cookie decorating and pictures with Santa. 2-6 p.m., free, Pahrump Nugget, 681 Highway 160, Pahrump, visitpahrump.com.
StoryWalk: Follow a nature-themed story through the paths of the Nature Preserve. 1-3 p.m., free, Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, 702-455-7522.
Civil War Experience: Try on Civil War uniforms, learn how to march and drill in formation, participate in a skirmish, see historic weapons and more. 10 a.m., $7-$9 (park entry fee; event is free), Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada 159, smrstatepark@gmail.com.
Turkey Bowl: Register by Nov. 22 for the inaugural Turkey Bowl flag football tournament. Times vary, $150 per team, Russell Road Recreation Complex, 5901 E. Russell Road, 702-267-5710. Cranberry Slam Pickleball Classic: The second annual pickleball tournament will help you burn off calories from Thanksgiving. 8:30 a.m., $5-$10, Whitney Mesa Tennis Complex, 1661 Galleria Drive, 702-267-5850.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26 UNLV vs. Reno: The Rebels play the Wolf Pack for the Fremont Cannon. 1 p.m., $20-$60, Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road, 702-739-3267. Small Business Saturday: Santa will arrive at noon, along with live entertainment, giveaways and all-day deals throughout Container Park. Noon-11 p.m., free-$20, Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., downtowncontainerpark.com.
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Customers shop for toys ahead of Christmas at a Wal-Mart in New Jersey. (associated press)
What’s on your Christmas list? Toy shopping is big business in America; local industry insiders share their criteria for choosing gifts By Howard Riell | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC
Americans love toys. According to the NPD Group, a global information company, the U.S. toy industry grew by 6 percent — $206 million — in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period in 2015. Of the 11 super-categories within toys, eight posted gains, with action figures and dolls experiencing the highest dollar growth. toys, Continued on page 56
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The president of Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters discusses the company’s expansion into the Hoover Dam market, the rewards and challenges of growing up in a family business, and the people who inspire him to value and enjoy life. THE NOTES Giving, P50
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OUR TAKE: AIRPORT PARKING GARAGE BOTTLENECK BEGS FOR SOLUTION There are far worse things in life than being stuck in an idling car in a parking garage for two hours. But when that’s where you find yourself, it’s hard to put things in perspective. After flying home from Reno recently, I hopped in my car and attempted to leave the long-term parking garage at McCarran International Airport. Instead of quickly driving down the garage’s spiral ramp toward the exit, I got stuck with other motorists staring longingly at the Las Vegas skyline. According to an airport spokeswoman, a combination of factors caused the backup. First, traffic on the Airport Connector was heavier than usual as drivers, reacting to road closures from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, headed to southern neighborhoods. Second, a confusing jungle of construction cones confronted drivers exiting the tunnel. And finally, one, possibly two accidents south of the tunnel made traffic even worse. We can’t invite people to Las Vegas only to condemn them to an evening sitting in a parking garage or in a taxi on a small road next to Terminal 1. The authorities know this. Within days, they scheduled a meeting of interested parties, including airport officials and representatives from Metro, to figure out what happened and talk about solutions. There won’t be an easy fix. There’s only so much space around the garage. Still, for the sake of haggard residents, Las Vegas visitors and the money they bring to our city, let’s hope they work as quickly as possible. — THOMAS MOORE
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, P57 The List: Technology companies, P61
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Southern Nevadans raised more than $110,400 for Three Square Food Bank as part of Wal-Mart’s campaign to “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” MGM Resorts International donated $50,000 to Three Square’s BackPack for Kids program. Findlay Cadillac and Findlay Honda Henderson donated a 15-passenger van, valued at $26,000, to Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. A $10,000 grant from the NV Energy Foundation will benefit the Friends of Nevada Wilderness stewardship program. The grant helps cover salary to organize and host events, as well as travel costs. Life Time Athletic Green Valley, 121 Carnegie St., raised more than $25,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during the club’s annual “Ride for a Reason” event. Veritas raised more than $60,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas as a part of the Veritas Sales Conference Giveback Program. Eugene Santiago, Betty Campbell and Patti Gerace joined the Helping Hands of Vegas Valley board of trustees. Santiago is a volunteer for the agency and a caregiver for his mother, who is a recipient of Helping Hand services. Campbell is program coordinator at the UNLV Lied School of Real Estate Studies. Gerace is the director of marketing for Walker Furniture. The Mary and Sam Boyd Clubhouse received a $16,500 Triple Play grant from Amerigroup Foundation. The clubhouse was the target of a string of vandalism incidents in early 2016. The Nevada Arts Council awarded nearly $50,000 in grants to 14 Nevada artists selected to receive FY17 Artist Fellowships, including Cynthia Dufault, Mykola Suk, Brittany Bronson, Stephen Caplan, Brett Alters, Dawn-Michelle Baude and Jennifer Grim. In celebration of Nevada Ballet Theatre’s 45th season, Jeff White Custom Jewelry and former prima ballerina Cynthia Gregory debuted a specially designed series of pendants. Lootique is open at 72 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 125, Henderson. The store returns proceeds to the community through donations to organizations such as Safe House Nevada, Humanitarian Aid Fund, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and Heaven Can Wait Animal Society.
City National Bank was a $6,500 Champions Club sponsor of this year’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open golf tournament Oct. 31Nov. 6. Henry’s Place, the youth camp named in honor of Metro Sgt. Henry Prendes, who was killed while responding to a domestic violence call in 2006, launched and hosted 12 boys this summer on its 14-acre site in Cedar City, Utah. Best Mattress presented $10,000 to Opportunity Village. Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada received $2,500 from Meals on Wheels America to support its client pet support program. Michael Scheidle is one of 75 men and women performing 10 months of national service as part of the Atlantic Region’s FEMA Corps Class 23. FEMA Corps is a track of the National Civilian Community Corps, an AmeriCorps program. Scheidle and his team are focusing on disaster response and recovery. Charlie Luh of Luh & Associates, a founding sponsor of the 1000 Books Foundation, donated 500 activity journals, 200 T-shirts and 200 temporary tattoos to the North Las Vegas Library District for use in the district’s “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” challenge, which encourages young children to read. MGM Resorts International donated $10,000 to Dress for Success Southern Nevada to help maintain and expand the nonprofit’s boutique. Hooters Hotel donated its August marketing budget to Habitat for Humanity, Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Three Square Food Bank, Goodwill of Southern Nevada, Communities in Schools, Salvation Army Southern Nevada, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Shine Family Foundation and Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada. SyFy’s “Sharknado: The 4th Awakens” afterparty at the Stratosphere raised $7,500 for the Animal Foundation. HomeAid Southern Nevada collected enough back-to-school supplies to create more than 1,000 backpacks that will be filled with supplies and personal hygiene items to be provided to homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students in Southern Nevada through Project 150.
Cox Charities donated $140,000 to 31 local nonprofits. Individual awards ranged from $1,500 to $5,000 each to groups focusing on children/families, education/STEM or diversity. Recipients and their programs were: n The Animal Foundation, Keeping Every Person and Pet Together/Pets for Life n Baby’s Bounty, Baby Cargo n Blind Center of Nevada, Yes I Can n Communities in Schools, CIS Academy Explorations n Create a Change Now, Garden at Tom Williams Elementary School n Discovery Children’s Museum, Discovery on Wheels, House Calls n Friends in the Desert Foundation, Food Program n Friends of LVMPD Foundation, Every 15 Minutes n Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, Arts & Cultural Series n After-School All-Stars, What’s Cool After School n Herbert A. Derfelt Elementary School, Going Googly over Google Chromebooks and Making Memories for Years to Come n HopeLink of Southern Nevada, Breakfast Bookworm n Huntridge Teen Clinic, Teen Medical & Dental Programs n Las Vegas Natural History Museum, Mobile Museum n Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Family Food Pantry n LVCC Library District Foundation, West Las Vegas bitLAB n Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, Camp Cartwheel n Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, NPHY Drop-In Center, Food for Homeless Youth n Nevada PEP Include Me, Disability Awareness Program n Public Education Foundation, The Community Knowledge Center n Refuge for Women, Refuge for Women Las Vegas Safe House n Serving Our Kids Foundation, Weekend Food Bags for Needy Children n Sign Design Theatre Co., Summer Day Camp n Southern Nevada Children First, Drop-in Center n Spread the Word Nevada, Kids to Kids n Street Teens, Food Program n The Shade Tree, Children’s Activity Center n Three Square, Backpack for Kids Program n Together We Can, EATS and Mentoring Program n Trauma Intervention Program of Southern Nevada, 2016 Summer New Volunteer Training Academy
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Q&A with geoff edlund
‘Do business the right way, the ethical way’ Geoff Edlund is president of Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, which last year added a golden helicopter to its fleet, coined “copter #50,” in celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary. Edlund’s grandfather, Elling Halvorson, founded the company and his mother, Brenda Halvorson, is CEO. But that didn’t mean Edlund got to just walk in and become president without proving he was the right man for the job. Papillon Grand Canyon recently launched the new Hoover Dam-area tours at Lake Mead. Talk about the expansion and why you thought this was a good time for it. Our expansion into the Hoover Dam market was an opportunity we had been pursuing for two years. With the launch of this new base, we offer our guests flight options that are both affordable enough to do on a whim and compelling enough to plan in advance. One of the most attractive parts about this opportunity for us was the location of the heliport, directly off U.S. Highway 93, and the ability to attract drive-by traffic, which is something we don’t see a lot of at our other locations. Do you think aerial sightseeing has gained more popularity over the past few years? Without question. The growth can be attributed to a number of factors but one key component is that the aircraft we operate today are designed specifically for sightseeing, which has improved guest experience. These aircraft have spacious cabins, larger windows, noise-canceling headphones and forward facing, theater-style seating. In addition, they have a modified tail rotor system which has dramatically reduced noise levels, making them more environmentally friendly than ever. Eighty percent of your clientele are international tourists. How do you cater to them? We want our international guest experience to be as seamless as possible, so we have translated our websites and tour narrations into 10 languages and now can accept payment in more than 20 currencies. What is the most valuable lesson you learned from your mother, who is the company’s CEO, and grandfather, who is the founder and chairman of the board? How to do business the right way, the ethical way: This is what our company was founded on, and this is how we continue to operate today. We genuinely respect and value our employees, our guests and our business partners, and it’s satisfying to prove you can still be successful in today’s business world doing things the right way. Talk about Papillon’s charitable program that you manage and what charities the company collaborates with. Our founder, Elling Halvorson, has always been known for his philanthropy. As such, the company he created has always been heavily involved in charitable giving. Today, we support countless organizations with a goal of directing the majority of our support to local business communities — Southern
Geoff Edlund, president of Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters, stands on the tarmac in Boulder City. (mikayla whitmore/Staff)
Nevada and northern Arizona. We like to spread the support around each year, but two groups we have grown close with in recent years are St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in Boulder City and Opportunity Village of Las Vegas. We love the work these wonderful people are doing here, and we’re looking forward to flying Santa Claus into the annual Magical Forest tree-lighting event again on Nov. 25. You spent 13 years as a senior investment manager in Seattle’s real estate market. Why did you change your career path? I wanted to work for the family business my entire life, but the opportunity wasn’t there for me until five years ago. Our family believes for a family business to be successful, you need family members who have proven themselves in the outside world first. What has been your most exciting professional project? There are a lot of exciting projects in this business, but one that stands out would be two years ago when we relocated some aircraft to Scottsdale, Ariz., to fly football fans into the Super Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. This may not sound like a “most exciting project,” but our family is from Seattle and we are diehard Seahawks fans, so the opportunity to share the experience with 25 friends and family members that day is something I will never forget.
Where do you see yourself and your company in 10 years? Ten years from now, I see the company having experienced significant growth (similar to the past decade) with expansion into new domestic markets, and possibly an international market as well. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? I’m a huge sports fan, so my dream job has always been to play a professional sport. When I was younger, I would have said NBA basketball, but today my knees would suggest PGA Tour golf. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? My wife and I love to travel, so it’s hard not to say the south of France or Swiss Alps, but we value our family most, so I’d have to say summers in Seattle and winters in Manhattan Beach. What is something people might not know about you? I have twin uncles with duchenne muscular dystrophy who have taught me how to value and enjoy life. They are the longest-living people in the history of the disease and they live every day to the fullest, which is something I wish everyone could witness and learn from, especially as a child.
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by the numbers
3.8 million
Number of political tweets in a 35-day period made by software robots, according to a research leader at the USC Information Sciences Institute. There were proTrump and pro-Clinton bots, and their goal was to distort online discussions and promote a specific candidate. These tweets accounted for 19 percent of the 20 million tweets analyzed.
5 million
Estimated number of people who gathered at the Chicago Cubs championship celebration. It was the largest crowd ever gathered in the Western Hemisphere and ranked seventh among the largest gatherings in history.
$8.8 billion
Amount spent on the James Webb Space Telescope, the primary replacement for the Hubble telescope. The new telescope will gather seven times more light than Hubble and has the power to detect a bumblebee on the moon.
56,300
Number of visits the official New Zealand Immigration website received from U.S. computers in the 24 hours following Election Day. The daily average before the election was roughly 2,300 visits. Canada’s official immigration website crashed due to heavy traffic the night of the election.
$26.5 million
Amount Amazon has been ordered to pay in refunds to parents whose children made in-app purchases, without permission, on Amazon smart devices. The Federal Trade Commission filed complaints in 2014 against Amazon, Apple and Google for this practice of making extra purchases easily accessible to children.
$12.9 billion
Cost of the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford. Construction on the massive 4.5 acre ship started in 2009 and is nearly complete.
Mark Sedenquist is the owner of Imbrifex Books, a local publishing company that focuses on the desert Southwest. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
Publisher: In Vegas, anything is possible Imbrifex Books
Describe your business.
for more than 20 years to roadtripamerica.com readers. This daily correspondence has sharpened my thinking about all aspects of road tripping. My understanding of what drives families, couples and solo travelers to hit the road provides me with deep understanding of what kinds of books and travel guides they are seeking and how the information they need can best be delivered.
Address: 8275 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas Phone: 702-309-0130 Email: acquisitions@imbrifex.com Website: imbrifex.com Hours of operation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday Owned/operated by: Flattop Productions In business since: April 2016
Imbrifex Books is a traditional book-publishing firm that makes the most of 21st-century tools and technology. While we’re new in the world of books, we’ve been involved in online publishing since the dawn of the public Web. We launched roadtripamerica.com in 1996 and living-las-vegas.com in 2004. We provide editorial service, graphic design and marketing services to our authors. Because we are a small press publishing six or seven titles per year, we have a personal commitment to ensuring that every book is a success. Las Vegas feels like the perfect home for our company — the Wild West, where anything is still possible and anything might happen as soon as next week. What inspired you to open this business?
Las Vegas is a hotbed of talent and creativity. There are hundreds of stories between Jean and Apex just waiting to be discovered, developed and delivered to a worldwide audience. Imbrifex Books intends to provide a quality conduit for those stories.
What criteria do you look for when taking book idea submissions?
For fiction: Do the first five sentences of a manuscript have sufficient tension to encourage me to read the next five? For nonfiction: Does the proposal sell me on the concept, and does the author have the skill to bring the book into being? Does the query letter provide concrete answers to the questions we pose on our submission guidelines? Can I sell this book? How big an audience is the book likely to attract? To what extent does the author have a platform that we can leverage to promote the book?
Have you always been a book lover?
I’ve always loved to read. When I was 7 years old, I spent a year in traction with both legs attached to heavy weights for 24 hours a day. It presented me with a fantastic opportunity to hone my reading skills. I developed a speed-reading technique that I still use. Being able to read full-length books in a few hours is a skill I particularly appreciate now that I need it for professional reasons. Why did you decide to focus on the Southwest?
I’ve been providing real-world, real-time advice every day
Talk about the book “Getting Off on Frank Sinatra,” which is set to release in March 2017.
Our debut novel, by Megan Edwards, will be available online and in stores in March 2017. In this mystery set in Las Vegas, aspiring journalist Copper Black discovers a dead body behind a door she should never have opened. Now embroiled in a high-profile murder investigation, Copper juggles her love life, career ambitions, family drama and an Indian uprising while trying to solve the murder. It’s a book for all who love Las Vegas and a good whodunit.
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On Chris Kudialis’ lasvegassun.com story “Recreational marijuana use OK’d by Nevada voters”: I voted “yes” on Question 2 because I find it to be abhorrent that you have numerous people being incarcerated for marijuana offenses. It is a waste of taxpayer dollars paying for people in jail for marijuana. — Thundersteel It’s still illegal by federal law and there’s a new sheriff in town. Remember when Chris Christie said if he was U.S. attorney general he would enforce ALL the laws? — Well Now On Daniel Rothberg’s VEGAS INC story “Treasury finds troubles with TARP in Nevada”: When you pass legislation to help those in need, you can count on the program being abused. TARP is no surprise; I wonder who developed this state agency to handle this money. — ecitsuj On Ian Whitaker’s lasvegassun.com story “Three charter outfits approved to take over struggling public schools”: If there’s enough money in this ‘tax and school’ scheme, then why can we not provide the needed schooling that members of our citizenry can appreciate? What Is it? — JoeLamy
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guest column: harness and analyze this data is valuable. echnology is quickly al welch Perhaps even more valuable is the ability to transforming nearly every identify trends and make predictions about industry and causing major the future. disruption that often creates unforeseen challenges to a company’s n Cloud computing. According to business model. Consider how the emergence of online market research firm IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Cloud IT marketplaces that enable people to list and rent vacation Infrastructure Tracker, about 30 percent of the IT market homes are threatening traditional hotels. Or how is spent on cloud technology. IDC forecasts that within the smartphones disrupted GPS manufacturers and digitalnext two years, cloud spending will expand to 43 percent of native retailers forced traditional brick-and-mortar the market. As the number of connected devices continues companies to rethink their strategy. Companies that ignore to grow, greater processing power will be essential. technology risk becoming irrelevant. n E-commerce. Global tech company Pitney Bowes Businesses are catching on. This year, the majority of reported in its Global Online Shopping study that middle-market companies will spend up to 10 percent 76 percent of U.S. consumers were likely to purchase of their budgets on technology, according to the Bank products directly from online marketplaces. of America Merrill Lynch 2016 CFO Outlook. Smart n Digital payments. CFOs are beginning to invest in companies are investing in innovation to simplify daily digital payments, and we expect that number to grow tasks, expand product offerings and enter new industries. significantly in the coming years. Not only do digital The majority of CFOs surveyed for the 2016 CFO Outlook payment options provide added security benefits, but they have plans to boost technology investment this year, with also help increase sales and revenue. key drivers being an increased need for fraud prevention, It’s becoming increasingly important to look ahead for growing market share, expanding sales from a physical differentiation of products and services based on emerging footprint to a virtual footprint and upgrading aging innovation. The speed of disruption requires companies technology. Currently, technology investments are spread to put new efficiencies to work faster to stay ahead of across four key areas. competitors, and technology should be the top of every CFO’s agenda. n Data management and analytics. Research firm Al Welch is the Las Vegas market president of Strategy Analytics reports that we’ll have four internetBank of America Merrill Lynch. connected devices, per person, by 2020. The ability to
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Uber, Lyft expand Las Vegas service with cheaper carpool option By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
Within a week of one another, ondemand transportation companies Lyft and Uber launched services that allow customers to carpool. The services, nearly identical on each platform, match riders who are going to similar destinations, combine their trips and
tions more efficient and was popular in other markets. In San Francisco, Uber said UberPOOL rides comprised nearly half of its trips. With its carpool option, Lyft plans to target passengers who are going to similar places at similar times, such as shift workers commuting to the Strip or tourists traveling to and from the
provide a discount on the ride. The companies say the service — known as Lyft Line and uberPOOL — is a less expensive transportation option, in some cases half the price of their traditional offerings. Both companies have launched the options in other cities. Lyft and Uber have said carpooling made their opera-
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airport. State regulators gave Lyft and Uber permission to operate in Nevada last year, and the companies have expanded their operations rapidly. They contract with thousands of drivers in Clark County, and Uber claims to have about 882,000 active riders in Nevada. Tina Quigley, who leads the Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission, said the carpooling option could alleviate traffic and provide another transportation option. “As we support all modes of transportation, we are excited that our community gets to experience the next generation of mobility that will help relieve congestion on our busy streets and provide another transportation option for our growing region,” she said in a news release.
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The state Transportation Board is unhappy with the cost and delay in building escalators to pedestrian bridges over Tropicana Avenue. Gov. Brian Sandoval, board chairman, said the project has been discussed since 2003 and “is getting more expensive.” Board member Tom Skancke asked, “When is the bleeding going to stop?” The $30 million project is being funded by $19 million from the Las Vegas Convention Center, with the rest coming from the Department of Transportation. The issue arose recently when the board was asked to approve an additional $419,573 for 16 new escalators from Otis Elevator Co. Jacobs Engineering, which designed and is building the project, initially estimated a lower price for the escalators from another company. William Hoffman, deputy superintendent of the department, called the project “very challenging.” It was designed for lower-cost escalators, which turned out to be incompatible. Board member Len Savage of Reno said Jacobs Engineering should have foreseen the problem when it bid on the work. The board reluctantly approved the extra money, but members said they should be informed when the department approves change orders.
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Smaller, less expensive toys growing in popularity “Toys have become the new chocolate,” the group reports. “Looking at the top 10 items that sold during Easter week, most are small in size, likely so they may fit in an Easter basket.” These items also are smaller in terms of price point: The average retail price of a toy for Easter was 38 percent less than the average price of a toy in 2015. According to the not-for-profit Toy Industry Association in New York, key trends for 2016 include toys that teach or reinforce science, technology, engineering, arts and math “continue to be top contenders in the toy market. Parents and educators appreciate these toys because they help prep kids for school by building important spatial, reasoning, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.” So-called brain-boosters that fall into this trend also encourage proficiency in other subjects, the association says, such as language and history, and support children as they grow. “From enhancing kids’ communication skills to improving their logic, the latest cohort of educational toys encourages kids to explore, experiment, design and discover, all while having fun,” the organization reported. So — what will Santa be schlepping to Las Vegas on his sleigh this holiday season? ‘I Want My Kids Challenged’ Steve Johnston, owner of Rogue Toys and father of 2- and 6-yearold sons, says he prefers that toys be educational “because I want my kids challenged. However, toys like ‘Star Wars’ action figures also allow them to keep an active imagination.” Johnston advises against buying children drones and hoverboards. “Although these get kids out and moving, they are hazardous and break easily,” he said. Johnston’s younger son will receive “Blaze and the Monster Machines” toys. “He has a huge interest in these toys,” Johnston said. “The cartoon is on Nick Jr., teaches young kids problem solving, and introduces them to technology and industry.” For his older boy, Johnston will be getting Pokémon and Lego toys. “The ‘Pokémon Go’ craze has him with a constant interest,” he said.
Krystal and Steve Johnston of Rogue Toys appreciate the classics. (staff file)
“Shop early to beat the lines and the crowds. So many trending toys seem to sell out fast. Also, find one toy or present that is original and has sentimental value.” — Daniel Pearce, general manager of the Marvel Avengers STATION attraction at Treasure Island
Johnston has fond memories of his own childhood toys, many of which were “Star Wars” action figures. “My father said I cut my teeth on ‘Star Wars,’ ” he said. “I remember carrying Luke Skywalker in my pocket for like six months.” Johnston urges parents not to focus too much on trends when choosing toys. “Just because it’s a top toy on whatever list doesn’t make it best for your kids. Find out their interests and let them be kids. If they are fond of something, support it,” he said. “Maybe give them reasons to continue being a kid.” ‘In Moderation’ “Because my son is 10 months old today, I’ll be buying toys that are toddler-specific,” said Daniel Pearce, general manager of the Marvel Avengers STATION attracpearce tion at Treasure Island. “The Funko plush lines are really cool and have great licenses with Marvel’s Avengers and ‘Star Wars.’ ” Pearce says it is important that children get familiar with electron-
ics, given that they are such a big part of the future. “But everything needs to be in moderation. It’s important for kids to get outside, run, get dirty and play.” How many toys is too many? Pearce said you could never have enough. “I’m still buying toys for myself,” he said. “They may be a bit more complex, but they’re still toys.” What toys should parents and grandparents not buy? “The new parent in me immediately says, ‘Anything that is a choking hazard,’ ” Pearce said. His advice to gift givers is to be sensible: “Shop early to beat the lines and the crowds. So many trending toys seem to sell out fast. Also, find one toy or present that is original and has sentimental value. My wife has mastered this. I’m still working on it.” ‘Do Not Go Crazy’ Scott Seegmiller, CFO of WestCorp Management Group in Las Vegas, says he is in favor of electronic toys, “but in moderation. They keep the kids entertained so the parents do not go crazy.” Seegmiller said toys “should be able to teach something to the kids — figure it out, learn a skill, enhance the imagination.” He counsels parents to give toys in moderation.
“Give them something to open on Christmas so they are not disappointed, but stop before you think you should,” he said. Parents and grandparents should not buy toy guns, video game software or “cheap stuff” for children, he added. “Playing with guns is not necessary. A new game gets played and tossed, teaching them to always want more, cheap stuff.” Marina Nicola, owner and partner at Vox Solid Communications, promised that this year she would buy “toys that are either educational or are one piece.” As a working parent, she said, nicola “you have a lovehate relationship with electronics. When you’re preoccupied, electronics become the one-eyed babysitter. But when you’re ready to engage with your children, it can be a fight to disconnect them.” How educational a toy is, Nicola says, will always be in the eye of the beholder. “If it’s, say, a game about state capitals, it won’t do the child any good if it’s not fun to play. On the other hand, a mound of dirt can be just as much fun, especially if the parent is in the dirt playing with the child, making it an educational experience.” Every toy, she said, should have its proper place in a home, whether it’s a designated shelf or box. Nicola remembers loving Legos as a child. “I’d build houses for my Barbies, make large trucks and construct castles. I actually saved my Legos, as I knew one day I’d want to pass them on ... and I have.” A little bit of compassion aimed at parents is good, too, she said. “No one should buy anything for someone else’s child if there is more than one piece involved,” Nicola insists. “If it requires assembly or comes in a carrying case or is a set of something, there will be too many pieces to keep track of.” Nicola also recommended that toy shoppers buy early “and buy online. Remember the tug-of-wars over Cabbage Patch dolls? With free shipping, there is zero reason to ever go through that again.”
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Calendar of events SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Marijuana Edibles Job Training and Certification Time: 4:30-7 p.m. Cost: $99 Location: Trim Ready, 827 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite A, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-658-9333 This course will focus on the edible manufacturing and marijuana-infused products business.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Group Management Services Mentor Sessions Time: 7-7:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Innevation Center, 6795 S. Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Human resources experts will advise business owners about administrative burdens such as payroll and taxes, risk management, employee benefits and more.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Real estate investor briefing Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Noble Title, 6585 High St., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-723-6227 Learn how to invest in real estate. Topics include how to pay off a mortgage in 5-7 years or onethird of the time, fixing and flipping houses, and acquiring rental properties. Young professionals mixer Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Davidoff of Geneva Cigar Bar, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Connect with other young, local business professionals in an open environment. 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 Network with people in the whole foods and health industries to cultivate relationships and business partnerships. OpenCoffee Club for Las Vegas Female Entrepreneurs Time: 10-11 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Bar Code, 1590 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Join this group of female business owners to make connections, promote one another’s businesses and establish friendships. Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas luncheon Time: 1-5 p.m. Cost: $49 Location: Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Email asc@whykwlasvegas.com Author and business professional Dave Jenks will be the featured speaker. Proceeds will benefit the Tom Foster Fund, which helps educate real estate agents. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink. Real estate seminar Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Team Elevate, 6585 High St., Las Vegas Information: Call 720-744-0884 Real estate investors are seeking trainees to earn while they learn the business.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Eight Proven Ways to Recycle Your Content to Boost Exposure Time: 11 a.m.-noon Cost: Free Location: Online; link sent after registration Information: Visit eventbrite.com Discover strategies to leverage media, testimonials, social reviews, blog posts and more.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Networking power lunch Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $20 for Metro Chamber members; registration required Location: Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3851 Connect with fellow Metro Chamber members over lunch. Attendees will be able to sit in tables of 6-8 and network in a small-group setting. “Who Are You Selling To?” Part III: Who are your customers and what are their buying habits? Time: 4:30-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Classrooms B and C, 8050 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit nsbdc.org Patrick Griffis, business librarian at UNLV Libraries, will teach attendees how to use research tools from the UNLV Business Library to identify their customers and find information to better promote their businesses.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Networking: Without Follow Up, It’s Just a Party Time: 4:30-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Classrooms B and C, 8050 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit nsbdc.org Kathy Carrico, statewide training director for the Nevada Small Business Development Center, will teach attendees how to establish and keep new relationships that can broaden outreach and facilitate the growth of their customer base. Topics to be discussed include how to start a conversation, workshop activities, networking for introverts and more.
Conventions
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Royal Court Coronation
Gold Coast
Dec. 1-5
300
Go Pro Recruiting Mastery
Las Vegas Convention Center
Dec. 1-4
14,000
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Thomas & Mack Center
Dec. 1-10
175,000
Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational
Las Vegas Convention Center
Dec. 2-3
3,000
Bick International - Coin, Currency, Jewelry and Stamp Expo
Orleans
Dec. 2-4
1,000
Great American Comic Con
Cashman Center
Dec. 3-4
5,000
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition
Mandalay Bay
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he United States often is referred to as the land of opportunity. With this belief, people from around the world migrate here on the premise of personal and professional fulfillment, and the pursuit of freedom and happiness. This desire to better oneself and the attainability of this desire is referred to as the American dream. Domestically, though, the American dream is often considered unattainable by today’s young professionals. Considering entry-level salaries in most industries and real estate prices in the 10 most populous cities, it is easy Guest column: to understand why. The max tappeiner idea of working one’s entire life to one day afford a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco or New York does not quite meet that grand idea of the American dream. One could argue that the suburbs still offer the attainability of the American dream, but the daily commute can make this more of a nightmare than
a dream. Furthermore, considering lifestyle and leisure options, the entertainment and restaurant offerings do not come close to what densely populated cities offer. Las Vegas, though, has positioned itself as a city where the American dream remains alive. Our city offers limitless opportunities for those who want to work hard and better themselves. Our city faces many challenges, including education, but progress is being made. If we consider UNLV and the imminent opening of the medical school, along with the arrival of Roseman University and its pursuit of an additional medical school, it’s clear to see a brighter and more prosperous future ahead. Another frequently quoted drawback is the lack of cultural entertainment. And while the dimensions of our beloved neon cowboy Vegas Vic resemble those of Abe Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial, the similarities go no further. And while the history portrayed by the Mob Museum is fascinating, it doesn’t measure up to the art collection of the Louvre. We are a young city, though, and we offer our own sense of cultural entertainment which will grow richer over the years. The foundation has been laid with the arrival of the Smith Center and similar institutions.
And so while our city has clear opportunities, key components of the American dream, such as affordable housing, remain intact. For better or worse, real estate prices remain below their 2008 peak and rental properties will remain affordable as long as building permits continue to be issued. The second pillar of the American dream, professional fulfillment, has never been more accessible than it is today. With the arrival of an NHL team and possibly an NFL team, as well as the city’s focus on building out its health care infrastructure and the diversification of our economy, demand for young, ambitious talent has never been stronger. Throughout my professional life, I have found that companies committed to their core business, that don’t deviate from their values, are the most successful. With this in mind, our city does not have to become the cultural epicenter of the West Coast; neither do we have to reinforce the image of Sin City for decades to come. Las Vegas should present itself more clearly as what it is more so today than ever before: a city of opportunity. Our city is one of those rare places where the American dream is attainable to anybody who is willing to work for it. Max Tappeiner is vice president of hotel operations at Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s Venetian and Palazzo.
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Bid Opportunities November 22 2:15 p.m. Southwest Regional Sports Park Clark County, 604257 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Moapa Town Roads II - Henrie Road Clark County, 604263 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Various current production model vehicles Clark County, 604272 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov
November 28 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for NFPA medical gloves Clark County, 604248 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions Lease $520,275.30 for 2,394 square feet, retail 4604 W. Sahara Ave, Suites 1-2, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Sahara 3D LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: Domino’s Pizza Tenant agent: N/A
Business Licenses Nailand License type: Barbershop and cosmetology Address: 560 Marks St., Suite D, Henderson Owner: KOI Beauty Salon New Amsterdam Naturals License type: Automated teller operator Address: 823 S. Third St., Las Vegas Owner: Nevada Wellness Project Nomad Auto Sales and Rental License type: Automotive sales
with minor repair Address: 2000 Western Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Mu-Ra Osaka Catering II License type: Food services or cafe Address: 4211 W. Sahara Ave., Suite E, Las Vegas Owner: Noboru Paragon Service LV License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 2432 W. Peoria Ave., Suite 1042, Las Vegas Owner: Joseph Boni and Lloyd Scates Passion Medical Associates License type: Pro services - medical Address: 4240 Simmons St., North Las Vegas Owner: Passion Medical Associates Paul Gerber General Contractor License type: Contractor Address: 3028 Becks Hill Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Paul Gerber Paysite License type: Wire service Address: 4701 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 8570 W. Sahara Ave.; 6703 W. Alexander Road, Las Vegas Owner: Us Payments Pearls and Lollipops Portrait Studio License type: Photography Address: 5390 Beaverhead Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Karissa Hugh
Las Vegas Owner: Priscilla J. Fowler Prominent Insurance Services License type: Insurance agency or adjusting firm Address: 10120 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Prominent Insurance Services Pure Natural Grace License type: Business consultant Address: 2117 Marsh Tern Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Pure Natural Grace Quick Smog Express License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: 2401 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Santiago Gomez Pena Re-Bath of Las Vegas License type: Contractor Address: 5195 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: WB Play To Win Read & Wright License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 650 E. Azure Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Blad Wright Red Rock Home Loans License type: Mortgage lending Address: 701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Red Rock Home Loans
Peterson Hope License type: Law firm or law office Address: 10001 Park Run Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Peterson Hope
Rjla Handyman License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Alma Valencia-Granados
Petite Sweets License type: Food services or cafe Address: 2305 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Elizabeth Parent
Robert M. Apple and Associates License type: Professional services Address: 2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 800, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Apple
Philosophy Tours License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jean-Louis De Biasi and Patricia Bourin
Rock Solid Credentialing License type: Business support Address: Did not disclose Owner: Maria Elwell
Phyllis M. D’Anna License type: Real estate sales Address: 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Phyllis M D’Anna Playa Papagayos Restaurant License type: Restaurant Address: 4760 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 20, Las Vegas Owner: Gems of the Sea Priscilla Fowler Fine Art License type: Art gallery-retail Address: 1025 S. First St., Suite 155,
Rockabilly Girl License type: Online clothing store Address: 2839 Lochbroom Way, Henderson Owner: Rockabilly Girl Sal’s Home Improvement License type: Property maintenance Address: 916 N. Major Ave., Henderson Owner: Sal John Laduca SCA Design License type: Architectural firm Address: 710 Coronado Center Drive, Suite 110, Henderson Owner: SCA Design
Selene Spencer License type: Real estate sales Address: 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Selene Spencer
consulting service Address: 10080 Alta Drive, Suite 125, Las Vegas Owner: Sparrow Wealth Management
Service Management Systems License type: Property maintenance Address: 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson Owner: Service Management Systems
Stacy Conner License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Stacy Conner
Shauna Gut License type: Real estate sales Address: 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Shauna Gut
StorageOne License type: Mini warehouse Address: 7580 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas Owner: Durango 95 Mini Storage Partners
Silver Janitorial Supply License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 2736 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: Jonnathan Gomez
Summit Anesthesia Consultants License type: Professional services - medical Address: 9127 W. Russell Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Swissman Costas and Klain
Simio’s Close Out License type: Variety store Address: 2560 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Owner: Daniela D. Moore
Sunset Warrior License type: Mail order/internet sales Address: 4345 Pacific Crest Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Sharmayne A Scott
Simpson Coulter Studio License type: Professional services Address: 151 E. Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas Owner: Welles Pugsley Architects Sin City Smokers Barbecue and Catering License type: Catering/restaurant Address: 2861 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson Owner: Sin City Barbecue Sister House Collective License type: General retail sales Address: 1961 Balzac Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Sister Shop LV Smart Construction License type: Contractor Address: 16423 N. 40th St., Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Smash Toys License type: General retail sales Address: 425 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: L&S Investments Southwest Home Inspections License type: Home inspection service Address: 1485 Heather Oaks Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Southwest Home Inspections Sparkles Beauty Salon #2 License type: Barbershop and cosmetology Address: 125 S. Water St., Henderson Owner: Danna Valdovinos Sparrow Wealth Management License type: Management or
Superior Hospice of Las Vegas License type: Medical office Address: 3033 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Superior Hospice of Las Vegas
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$250,000, tenant improvement 11700 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Bentar Development
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Company
Year est.
Employees
Products/services
Top executive
Scientific Games 6650 S. El Camino Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-897-7150 • scientificgames.com
1979
1,500
Slot machines, casino and slot management and accounting systems, card shufflers, chip sorters, proprietary table games, electronic table games, social casino games, mobile applications
Kevin Sheehan, chief executive officer and president
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Cox Communications 1700 Vegas Drive Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-384-8084 • cox.com
1998
1,400
Business/residential telephone, cable TV and high-speed internet, home security, PRI/digital trunking, SIP trunking, data transport, managed Wi-Fi deployments
Mike Bolognini, market vice president
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International Game Technology 6355 S. Buffalo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-669-7777 • igt.com
1981
800
Casino games, systems and solutions
Renato Ascoli, CEO
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CenturyLink 6700 Via Austi Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-244-7455 • centurylink.com
1953
650
Business/residential high-speed Internet, TV, cloud, hosting, security and phone lines
Mike Jewell, director network service operations
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Aristocrat 7230 Amigo St. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-270-1000 • aristocrat-us.com
1963
600
Slot machines, casino management systems, virtual casinos, mobile game apps
Maureen Sweeny, chief commercial officer
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Konami Gaming, Inc. 585 Konami Circle Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-616-1400 • konamigaming.com
1997
450
Casino slot machines, management systems and technology
Steve Sutherland, chief operating officer/executive vice president
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Everi Holdings Inc. 7250 S. Tenaya Way, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-855-3000 • everi.com
1998
275
Michael D. Rumbolz, Integrated gaming payment solutions, video and mechanical reel slot games and technology president and CEO solutions.
8
Verizon Wireless 5555 Redwood St. Las Vegas, NV 89118 verizonwireless.com
2000
230
Wireless communications services
Krista Bourne, president - South Central market
9
Link Technologies 9500 Hillwood Drive Suite 112 Las Vegas, NV 89134 702-233-8703 • linktechconsulting.com
2000
135
IT, cyber security, audit/compliance, project management, systems integration, professional services and staffing
Debbie Banko, CEO
10
JCM Global 925 Pilot Road Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-651-0000 • jcmglobal.com
1990
120
Bill validators, peripheral currency transaction equipment, digital display equipment
Blake Sartini II, senior vice president of distributed gaming
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Freeman Audio Visual, Inc. 3325 W. Sunset Road, Suite A Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-263-1484 • freemanco.com
1993
100
Audio-visual equipment rentals
Richard Pabst, regional vice president/general manager
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working group, which are comprised of SIM Las Vegas members and nonmembers. Committees have also been formed to assist the SIM Las Vegas organization. These include a Membership & Marketing Committee, a Program Content Committee and a Legislative Committee. We are excited about the passion and commitment of our members and volunteers and are enthusiastic about the change that will come to our valley as a result of the work they are performing. If you are a SIM Las Vegas member or volunteer, you have my heartfelt gratitude. The work we do is great with a positive changing impact. If you are not, this is your opportunity to become a part of the change you want to see in our community and our profession. Join SIM Las Vegas as we achieve our efforts to improve Information Technology in Southern Nevada.
Working groups have been formed to develop scope and ex- Sincerely, ecute action on these initiatives — the Education, Workforce, Laura L. Fucci, President and Security Committees. SIM Las Vegas members chair each Society for Information Management, Las Vegas
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the work of IT professionals to do my job, I stand in awe at the broad scope of knowledge possessed by this group of people. We want to thank the following judges for their help: Laura Fucci joined the city of Henderson in November 2012 as chief information officer. She is the president of the Society for Information Management, Las Vegas, and was recognized in the Government category at the 2013 Top Tech Exec awards. Les Leonard is vice president of information technology of Resorts World Las Vegas. Leonard was recognized in the Gaming and Hospitality category at the 2015 Top Tech Exec Awards. Lester Lewis is an IT strategist in the state of Nevada. Currently, Lewis is the deputy chief information officer for Clark County. Lewis was recognized in the Government category at the 2015 Top Tech Exec Awards. Bob Schaich is senior vice president and chief information officer for the Nevada Market of UnitedHealth Group, a diversified health care services company. In 2015 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Top Tech Exec Awards. Manjit Gombra Singh is a member of the advisory board for college of engineering at UNLV and working on cybersecurity. Singh was honored in the Public Business category at the 2015 Top Tech Exec Awards.
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L I F E T I M E A C H I E V E M E N T AWA R D
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Director of Technology Innovations
Adelson Education Campus
ith childhood activities that included tinkering with her Apple II+ computer, competing in weekend math contests and conducting science-fair research, Camille McCue developed an early affinity for STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), parlaying that passion into a successful career in tech and education. With a résumé that includes IBM, NASA and Vegas PBS, McCue — who also authors technology titles for “CliffNotes” and “…for Dummies” brands — was recruited by the Adelson Education Campus to develop and implement its game-changing Technology Innovations and Integration Initiative, coming on board in August 2015 and elevating the K-12 school into the premier STEM learning institution on the West Coast.
“We had initial funding of $1 million from Steven Mack (the Adelsons contributed another $3 million), who wanted to do something groundbreaking in technology,” said McCue, who holds a B.A. in math from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.A. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from UNLV. “I was brought in to lead the innovation initiative and direct the development of our new 5,000-square-foot STEM workshop and entrepreneurial facility, called the Startup Incubator.” But first things first. She said it was initially imperative to implement a one-to-world connectivity paradigm, where students and teachers — there are about 100 instructors and 550 children at Adelson — have mobile devices. The second step was ensuring
everyone knew how to properly use them. Then came the centerpiece of the initiative, the Startup Incubator, an inventor’s workspace. “The space provides a location and tools and mentors and curriculum so students can take an idea in their head to products and businesses for the real world,” said McCue, adding that the Startup Incubator has three main areas, a coding lab, a digital media studio and a FabLab. “It means fabrication lab, but it’s also fabulous, because we can make actual products.” While 6th and 9th graders are required to complete a mandatory one-semester Startup Incubator course, it is also offered as an elective. “It’s really popular, and more than half of the upper school is enrolled in an Incubator class,” McCue said. — Danielle Birkin
C O M M U N I T Y E X E M P L A R Y AWA R D
A Shavonnah Tièra Collins Managing Director
RedFlint Experience Center
Las Vegas native and Frogger aficionado who learned basic coding using a computer-keyboardand-cartridge system that plugged into the television — it was purchased from the Sears catalogue — Shavonnah Tièra Collins has always had an interest in technology. “But I didn’t know it was an actual career path until I took a web development class at UNLV after graduating from the University of Miami School of Business with a double major in business management and business law,” said Collins, who organized and facilitated Startup Weekend Las Vegas, served as an instructor and program coordinator/startup advisor at UNLV and founded Urban Innovators before joining the RedFlint Experience Center about six months ago. RedFlint, sparked by the University of Phoenix, opened Oct. 15 and provides startups, established companies and entrepreneurs with hands-on, real-
life access to new concepts, programs and technology. The first such facility in Southern Nevada, the 10,000-squarefoot RedFlint center is located in the Bank of America Plaza downtown and serves to close the skills gap whereby rapid technological advances have caused professionals, who are otherwise fully qualified within their fields, find themselves falling behind. University of Phoenix is partnering with Iron Yard Ventures — which has spurred investment in 59 startups in the last four years — to provide access to a premier business accelerator through RedFlint. In her role as managing director, Collins manages the center’s day-to-day operations to educate, incubate and accelerate participants through interactive services and experiences. “RedFlint is my dream job,” said Collins, adding that the education component was a critical area missing from
the local technology community. “The second piece is incubation, where you have an idea and don’t know where to start. Our workshops help them solidify their ideas in the marketplace. From there, the Iron Yard Ventures accelerator is open to all companies and founders.” A collaboration with the University of Phoenix’s College of Information Systems & Technology and School of Business, along with Iron Yard, RedFlint is positioned to ignite change within many industries. About 50 percent of the companies participating in the accelerator are expected to be locally based. “For us, RedFlint is about getting people engaged and exposing them to new technologies, and the response has been phenomenal,” Collins said. “There’s so much potential in Southern Nevada when it comes to technology and entrepreneurship, and RedFlint is a great resource.” — Danielle Birkin
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ver the past year, when the Southern Nevada Health District was moving and consolidating locations, Jason Frame worked on moving departments and consolidating the data center — changes that have increased efficiency while lowering costs. Together with his team, Frame also has developed several new apps for the Southern Nevada Health District. Most notably, he managed development for an app that lets the public view current and past grades and violations of any restaurant in the Las Vegas area. He also directed the purchase and implementation of a network infrastructure in the new SNHD Decatur building that includes more than 45 Cisco switches, new internet routers, new firewalls and more than 30 wireless access points. Frame who built the software engineering team from the ground up, start-
ing with selling the idea up the leadership chain and following through by creating a new supervisory position to run a custom development team using both industry standards and cutting-edge. “We had a very productive year,” Frame said, “moving our corporate headquarters and modernizing much of our infrastructure, while at the same time creating many apps for the public to access various forms of our services.” He is proud of what he termed the “complete refresh of our physical infrastructure. As part of moving our corporate headquarters and combining two locations into a single location, we modernized our network and server infrastructure, often replacing hardware that was 10 to 12 years old.” Frame and his colleagues moved roughly 380 employees into the old Target store at 280 Decatur Blvd., near 95 & Decatur. “Our new hardware has allowed
us to improve our network speeds by over 1,000 percent, and doing so actually lowered our monthly service costs because of the new hardware.” During the move, he also added additional services for the public, such as making it easier for Las Vegans to register for and order their birth and death certificates using a kiosk-based app. “We are continuing this modernization to allow us to offer more services to the public electronically so they can do business with the Health District on their schedule, and from a location that is more convenient for them,” he said. For 2017, Frame is planning on completing the modernizations projects that are currently underway, then shifting focus to two main areas: improving customer services and disaster preparedness. — Howard Riell
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andy Dearborn has been running digital signage networks since 1993, starting with a skunkworks set-up at Treasure Island and building it up to a network that covers thousands of screens across the MGM Resorts International portfolio. As the person who oversees all the digital signage programs for the MGM properties, he is responsible for more than 62,000 digital devices/displays in Vice President of Multimedia Las Vegas alone from 11 properties on & Guest Technology the Strip. “The display count alone is over 60,000,” Dearborn said, “which inMGM Resorts cludes marquees, end caps, video walls, International way fingers, readerboards, twitter and Instagram walls, table denomination, menu boards — I could go on and on.” Dearborn said his greatest accomplishment of 2016 was “finally beginning to leverage this massive digital network that we have been building for the past
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several years. For example, we built the largest DOCSIS III network anywhere in the hospitality industry. This has allowed us to convert our legacy analog coax cable plants into a full blown digital network.” The initial advantage, he said, was not having to spend tens of millions of dollars at each property to pull Cat 6 or fiber to every guest room, “and we have over 40,000 guest rooms on the Las Vegas Strip alone. “The DOCSIS network allows us to stream all digital traffic to the guest room such as Wi-Fi, IPTV, door locks, mini bars, ‘Do not disturb’ signs, tray tracking, and housekeeping requests along with other devices.” During the months ahead, Dearborn and his colleagues plan to “unleash a gamut of incredible opportunities that we now have full control over.” Their
major challenge will likely be fully automating the system into existing APIs for F&B, retail, entertainment and more. “This will take some time, but will be well worth the time and effort,” he said. “One other challenge will be changing the operational mindset which allows data to determine what is exposed to our customer, along with syncing the different business with best practices.” He urged colleagues to “be prepared — change is coming, and its coming fast. It’s funny: being in the gaming industry we’re comfortable with taking on risk, but betting on which new technology is going to stick is not good odds. With that said the one common factor in most technology is they all need increasingly larger bandwidth, so the safest bet is to build a great foundation that can take advantage of whatever comes down the pipe.” — Howard Riell
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I Armena Mnatsakanyan Executive Director
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada
t all started with a “crazy idea” when Armena Mnatsakanyan, executive director of Lutheran Social Services of Nevada, began brainstorming about how to increase efficiencies at the organization’s food pantry. “Our pantry is supermarket-style, and I really liked the system, but we had clients lining up at 2 or 3 in the morning waiting for us to open at 8 a.m., and it was really hard for me to watch, especially for clients who are seniors or had children,” said Mnatsakanyan, who has been working in nonprofit management for 23 years. “I had a simple dream about virtualization, and in this age of online shopping, I wondered why a nonprofit couldn’t have a progressive, digitalized system.” Mnatsakanyan’s research resulted in the October 2016 debut of DigiMart, an online food pantry system that is the
first of its kind for a Nevada nonprofit. Here’s how it works: Clients are assigned a user name and password, and using a LSSN kiosk — or a computer or smartphone if they have access to such devices — they log onto a food database that displays pictures of available items. A click of the mouse puts selected items into the digital shopping cart. When the order is complete, staff or volunteers bag the food and have it ready for clients to pick up. Client are assigned points that are used like money to “purchase” food, and items that have a higher nutritional value “cost” less than items that are not as salubrious. For example, a can of reducedsodium chicken noodle soup may be just two points, while a can with a higher salt content might be five points. Fresh items always carry a value of one.
“It’s just that easy,” said Mnatsakanyan, adding that the DigiMart system is based on software developed and licensed by Nexus Financial Services in New York City for St. John’s Bread & Life, a social services agency in Brooklyn, which has operated a digital food pantry since 2008. “Instead of reinventing the wheel, we called St. John’s program manager, and are so grateful to St. John’s for helping to get DigiMart off the ground,” she said. LSSN received grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USAA Savings Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. “We’re the first agency on the West Coast to do this, and I think DigiMart will prove to be a pilot prototype project,” she said. — Danielle Birkin
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Clifton Cole
Virtual Design and Construction Manager
The Penta Building Group
n just 16 years, the Penta Building Group has grown into a nationally recognized contractor with more than 180 salaried employees. The company was founded on the premise that people come first, which results in the completion of high-quality projects, strong relationships with clients, partners, subcontractors, employees and the Las Vegas community, a safety rating below the national average, and zero instances of owner litigation while providing more than $4 billion in construction and pre-construction services — including over $380 million in revenue in 2015. This kind of growth and success would not have been possible if the contractor had not learned to harness the power of technology. Cliff Cole was not only the catalyst for Penta’s technological revolution, but also the reason Penta remains at the forefront of the industry.
In 2008, Cole implemented Building Information Modeling (BIM), a process of designing buildings in the virtual space using one coherent system of models rather than separate drawings. He developed a BIM strategy and coordinated software with other trade partners on the project. Penta then created a new position for Cliff, BIM Manager, responsible for implementing BIM and technology companywide. Cole is proud of the technical advancements that his company has achieved over the last few years. “As one of the larger general contractors in Southern Nevada, Penta has been on the forefront of pushing numerous technology initiatives. I have lead the efforts for several technology initiatives that have pushed the boundaries for innovation and productivity. Also, I was instrumental in creating our first internal Penta technology committee that is responsible for creat-
ing, defining and shaping technology for the entire company.” Cole pointed with pride to this year’s quadrupling the size of Penta’s Virtual Design and Construction Department and increasing the virtual 3-D capabilities. “These increased capabilities have allowed us to be successful at winning more work, decreasing construction schedules and improving construction productivity.” His current focus for 2017 will be to improve field mobility (technology on the go) and collaboration (integrating people and data) in the company. “This focus will improve efficiency in two areas that are critical to the success of the company. The major challenge will be to figure out how to get team members to trust in new technology and processes. Developing standardization of processes and implementing training will help to minimize this challenge.” — Howard Riell
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A Dr. Zubin Damania
CEO
Turntable Health
s CEO of innovative downtown primary-care clinic Turntable Health, Zubin Damania is revolutionizing the traditional fee-for-service and medicine-as-business models of health care. Under the pseudonym ZDoggMD, Damania has created a series of music videos, parodies and comedy sketches — think “Weird Al” Yankovic meets Mayo Clinic — using humor to both entertain and educate medical professionals and the general public about the dysfunctional U.S. health care industry. An internet sensation with more than 150 titles and more than 90 million views on Facebook and YouTube, Damania started making videos as a cry for help. “It was also a way to satirize our broken system so I could effect change,” said Damania, who was working as an internal medicine hospitalist at Stan-
ford University Medical Center at the time, having received an undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied molecular biology and music; obtaining his M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco; and completing his residency at Stanford University. Damania is helping to change the system in his role at Turntable Health, which has the motto “Primary Care, Remixed.” He was recruited in 2102 as CEO of the clinic by Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh as part of the Hsieh’s Downtown Project, a $350 million revitalization effort to transform the neighborhood into the epicenter of the burgeoning local technology, arts, culinary and business scene. Hsieh tasked Damania with nothing less than rethinking how the goliath health care industry might look if it were done correctly from scratch.
“The old fee-for-service model, which I call Health 1.0, meant the more things you did to a patient, the more you got paid, and this was usually based on taking care of sick people rather than preventing disease,” Damania said. “Health 2.0 is medicine as business, with doctors sitting at a computer checking boxes. Our proposal centers around Health 3.0, which re-personalizes the sacred doctor-patient relationship from 1.0, and uses the technology and process improvements from 2.0 to focus on the unique patient and their needs.” Offering affordable health care to all, Turntable charges a flat monthly rate of $80, and just $60 for children younger than 18. It also offers discounts for families and long-term membership plans, and anyone in the local culinary union qualifies for free coverage. — Danielle Birkin
H OT E L | G A M I N G
M Mary Lynn Palenik
Vice President, Caesars Technology Services Office of Strategy and Planning
Caesars Entertainment
ary Lynn Palenik knows the importance of her role both within IT and in her company as a whole, and understands that one of her most important functions is sharing her knowledge and experience. When she joined Caesars in 2015, her review of the organization identified gaps operationally and functionally, and in her team’s cohesiveness. Through her organizational redesign, she streamlined things across her department and encouraged teamwork. Palenik worked hard this past year on developing a cohesive and highperforming team. Other accomplishments have included the introduction of a new framework, functional redesign, and the implementation of a governance model to establish a foundation for operational excellence. “These initiatives are inexorably linked to the positive results that have
been realized in a period of just over 12 months,” she said. “Since my joining the company in 2015, project success has increased at a multiple of over three times. These favorable results were achieved through discipline, project rigor, controls and accountability. Collectively, these are my greatest accomplishments of 2016.” In 2017, continuing with the theme of change, Palenik will lead the Caesars Technology Services Office of Strategy and Planning and direct additional transformation and modernization efforts. “We will invest in new and innovative technologies and platforms,” she said, “establish relationships with leading technology partners and drive the discipline of accountability across the IT spectrum. I will continue to identify opportunities to embrace continuous process improvement and synergies that support cost efficiencies and operating
effectiveness, and will look to provide business partners with seamless and exciting new business technologies.” The advice Palenik has for her peers is the same advice that she would give to any professional. “Keep current and invest in yourself. Learning should never stop, and furthering your education through seeking and obtaining additional degrees or certifications is always important, and always beneficial.” She also recommended that they stay connected with other professionals. “Become a mentor to others, write articles for industry publications and trade journals, and accept opportunities to speak on behalf of your profession and your company. Lastly, remember to share your talents and stretch yourself through service on one of the many worthwhile nonprofit organizations in our community.” — Howard Riell
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E D U C AT I O N
A Daniel Chapnick
Regional Hiring Manager
iD Tech
s regional hiring manager for iD Tech — a summer technology program founded in 1999 — Daniel Chapnick is helping to inspire the next generation of programmers, video game designers, app developers, engineers, filmmakers, photographers and innovators. “At iD Tech, we take the fun summercamp model and put a technology spin on it,” said Chapnick, who has a degree in electronic media from California State University, Long Beach, and joined iD Tech as a summer instructor in 2013, and now works full-time for the company, managing the Las Vegas, San Diego and Irvine programs. A week-long day program for kids ages 7 to 17 — with overnight options available for kids older than 10 — iD Tech was originally founded in a garage in the
Silicon Valley, and has since expanded to more than 140 locations across the U.S. The workshops are typically held on college campuses, with the local program based at UNLV. “In Las Vegas, we average about 56 campers per week, with the cost starting at $849,” said Chapnick. “Each class has a student-to-instructor ratio of eight to one, so it’s a really personalized experience in a laid-back, no-pressure environment.” As regional hiring manager, Chapnick works with local liaisons to coordinate the summer logistics and works with the IT departments to ensure computer compatibility. He also conducts outreach at local schools, and is exploring the idea of after-school programs and demos. He has built relationships with Clark County School District, FIRST Robotics, Skybot and other educational institutions in
order to collaborate and promote the camp as well as highlight these partners. Chapnick is also responsible for recruiting and hiring summer staff. “We love hiring college students, especially from UNLV for the local program, and find that computer science, engineering and graphic design majors work out really well,” he said. “At UNLV, we have a staff of eight, and it’s a paid position, so the college students get work experience, make some money and get to hone their own skills too.” With a general mission to develop and deliver the highest quality technology experience and challenge kids to the next level, iD Tech summer camp, “lets their imaginations run wild, and anything related to the sandbox video game Minecraft is wildly popular.” — Danielle Birkin
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