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According to the LA Times, a rogue peahen recently caused $500 in ruined liquor when bottles broke while an animal control officer clumsily tried to capture her. The battle went on for six minutes before the bird was released in the parking lot.

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on the cover UNLV professor and microbiology expert Brian Hedlund hunts for new samples in Death Valley. (Jon Estrada/Special to The Sunday)

Choosing an airline often comes down to price. But with the recent spate of customer service snafus being recorded and causing viral backlash, travelers might look closer at company policies before booking. Beyond that, the U.S. Department of Transportation has guidelines worth knowing if you get in a dispute over being “bumped” from a flight.

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Forget the obvious. Adventure is the domain of the bold working in any discipline. They break molds, conventions and new ground in pursuit of their passions. They might even break the law to make a statement, or a difference. Whatever you think of their methods or goals, these individuals have guts and vision.

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June 18, Las Vegas’ first major pro sports franchise finds out which players other teams will protect in the draft. The Golden Knights must choose one player from each team, but it’s not as simple as going for the best of the best. General Manager George McPhee is optimistic: “Everything from Day One has gone far better than we expected.”

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The game of cat-and-mouse at UNLV University officials say parking is adequate, but sometimes it’s a long hike from the lot.

suffers in the Silver State 20 Childhood A new report from Save the Children puts Nevada in the bottom 10 for child welfare.

Fears smoldering around health care Despite the proposed law stalling in Congress, a Democratic forum revealed diverse worries.

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Ways to keep the kids entertained “Fun with bubble wrap” also might occupy the easily distracted one in the White House.

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Many fashion lovers live vicariously through celebs flaunting high-end handbags. That ends now.

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Firefighters, police and agents of the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigate after the Zion United Methodist Church in North Las Vegas was destroyed by fire June 6. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

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Metro Police officer Kenneth Lopera was arrested on charges of involuntary manslaughter and oppression under the color of office, stemming from the May 14 death of Tashii Brown.

The 79th session of the state Legislature adjourned — the Assembly about 10 minutes after midnight and the Senate at 12:19 a.m. Lawmakers meet again in 2019.

County commissioners voted to allow medical marijuana firms to apply to sell recreational marijuana. They also OK’d regulations to keep the two legs of the emerging industry distinct.

The Electric Daisy Carnival returns to Las Vegas for the seventh consecutive year, running three days at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and expected to draw 135,000 partygoers.

The 2017 NHL Expansion Draft will run through June 20 to fill the Vegas Golden Knights’ roster. Selections will be announced June 21 at TMobile Arena.

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Local ZIP codes in which mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus were discovered last week: 89011 and 89110 in the southeast valley and 89146 in the central valley. The insects tested negative for Zika.

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THE BEES ARE NOT PLEASED When a maintenance crew with the Nevada Department of Transportation arrived June 6 at a rest stop near Searchlight, crew members saw visitors running out of the restrooms “in terror.” At least 100 bees were swarming the faucets, toilets and other parts of the facility — on northbound U.S. Highway 95 just south of Searchlight — so it was closed about 3 p.m. to enable the department to resolve the issue in time for weekend travel. “It’s important to make this rest area safe and accessible once again for motorists,” NDOT spokesman Tony Illia said.

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Inline speed skating champion Cory Skyler Drouillard navigates the crowd outside the MGM Grand as he officially launches his Skate for George tour at New York-New York. Drouillard hopes to raise awareness of an ancestor of his, George Drouillard, who helped guide, interpret, hunt and scout along the Lewis and Clark expedition. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)

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Las Vegas’ rank among the top 40 “chocolate ice cream-loving U.S. cities,” based on orders to the Postmates delivery app over the past year.

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REBELS PLAY UP LAS VEGAS LIFESTYLE The UNLV football program is keeping fans engaged and attracting publicity with viral videos titled “This Is Las Vegas.” The latest clip, which debuted June 5 on Twitter, features head coach Tony Sanchez and assistant director of athletic equipment Rocky Rutledge using a roulette wheel to assign numbers to new players.

On June 17, “Clark: Poetry From Clark County Nevada” will be released. The 280-page collection features 95 local writers and 12 visual artists. A release party will be thrown at 2 p.m. at the Winchester Cultural Center.

News hit June 5 that President Donald Trump would nominate Las Vegas banking executive Joseph Otting to be the next comptroller of the currency, a position that requires confirmation by the Senate. Otting, a co-owner of the private Southern Highlands Golf Club in Southern Nevada, was president and CEO of OneWest Bank from 2010 to 2015.

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Kyndell Davis helps the Fairy Godmother during story time at the Free Laundry Day event hosted by volunteers from the LaundryCares Foundation, in town for the CLEAN Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. (LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU/SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY)

Median price of existing singlefamily homes sold in May, the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors reported, up 9.1 percent from May 2016.

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WHEN THE AIRLINE NEEDS YOUR SEAT VIRAL VIDEOS SPOTLIGHT A PRACTICE THAT’S UNCOMMON BUT NOT UNUSUAL

BY THOMAS MOORE | STAFF WRITER

Social media has been buzzing with dramatic videos of airline employees battling customers and security removing passengers from airplanes. ¶ One viral video showed Chicago aviation police drag a passenger off a United Airlines flight after employees unsuccessfully asked for volunteers to give up seats. The airline needed the space for other United employees who were traveling for work. ¶ The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has conducted hearings to discuss the events and airline customer service issues. But the truth is passengers do not have a lot of recourse when an airline decides to give someone else the seat they’ve already paid for.

WHAT ARE THE RULES WHEN YOU ARE ‘BUMPED’ BY AN AIRLINE? According to the Department of Transportation (DOT), it is perfectly legal to deny boarding to paid passengers for other, more desirable passengers. And the airlines get to decide who is denied and who isn’t, based on their own priorities, as long as they don’t involve factors such as race or ethnicity. Those priorities are spelled out in what is called the contract of carriage. Every airline has one, and everyone who buys an airline ticket becomes a party to that contract — whether they know it or not. If you are bumped, however, there are some DOT rules that govern how you are notified and compensated. AIRLINES MUST:

WHEN YOU’RE OUT OF LUCK In some cases, the airline is under no obligation to compensate you for being bumped. ■ If you don’t follow the airline’s ticketing and check-in requirements. ■ If the airline has to change the plane for safety or operation reasons and there’s not enough room on the new plane for every passenger. ■ If the plane has 60 or fewer seats and has weight and/or balance restrictions for operational or safety reasons. ■ If the airline can seat you somewhere else on the plane, even if you don’t like your new seat.

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT RULES FOR BUMPED PASSENGER COMPENSATION

■ First ask for volunteers to give up their seats before bumping anyone. Airlines may offer passengers inducements, such as vouchers, to volunteer.

These levels are minimums. An airline can offer more if it wants, and passengers can certainly ask for more. Times listed are for arrival delays.

■ Give written notice to bumpees describing their rights and explaining how the carrier decides who gets bumped.

<1 hour: No compensation 1-2 hours: 200% of one-way fare (up to $675) >2 hours: 400% of one-way fare (up to $1,350)

■ Compensate the passenger under some circumstances. According to the DOT, the compensation is based on the price of the ticket, the length of the person’s delay in getting to his or her destination, and whether the flight is domestic or international.

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DOMESTIC FLIGHTS

<1 hour: No compensation 1-4 hours: 200% of one-way fare (up to $675) >4 hours: 400% of one-way fare (up to $1,350)

Federal Aviation Administration rules state that “no person may assault, threaten, intimidate or interfere with a crew member in the performance of the crew member’s duties aboard an aircraft being operated.” So whatever you do, be polite.

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The number of U.S. passengers in 2016 who were denied boarding for not following the rules (complying with ticketing, check-in or reconfirmation procedures, or were not acceptable for transportation under carrier’s tariff or contract of carriage). That’s 0.62 denied boardings per 10,000 passengers.

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THE CONTRACT OF CARRIAGE

Most people understand the need to remove passengers who are drunk or belligerent. But at times there are other reasons. Hilarie Grey, spokeswoman for Las Vegas-based Allegiant Airlines, said medical issues could cause the airline to deny someone boarding or to ask them to leave the plane. “Occasionally, there’s a medical evaluation where someone is medically not fit to fly — say, if they are vomiting, have a fever or something like that,” she said.

You may not have heard the phrase “contract of carriage” before today. But guess what? The last time you bought an airline ticket, you in essence signed one and agreed to its terms. Each airline has a contract of carriage posted somewhere on its website. It spells out, along with many, many other things, why and how you can be bumped from a flight. Should you read CONTRACTS OF it before you book CARRIAGE AREN’T a flight? Of course, LIGHT READING says one consumer We cut and pasted the advocate, but good contract of carriage for luck with that. selected airlines (minus tables of contents) Once upon a into our favorite word time, McGee says, processor and counted the the contracts words. Here are the results: were easier to United Airlines: 37,228 understand. Delta: 23,524 “The language Southwest: 15,935 used to be much Allegiant: 8,418 more clear, and American Airlines: 7,963 (the contracts) were not so long,” McGee said. “The contracts would say, ‘In this situation we would do this, in this situation we’ll do that.’ Now what you find is the language is very vague, intentionally in some cases.”

HOW TO AVOID BEING BUMPED Most people have seen the sign in a business that says, “We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.” Well, the contract of carriage is the airline industry’s version of that sign. But in this case, it’s a long sign, written by and for lawyers, and the airlines can change it any time they want. So aside from hiring a lawyer to interpret the airline’s legal documents the next time you make vacation plans, how can you reduce your chances of being bumped? William J. McGee, who once worked for the airlines and is the aviation consultant for Consumers Union, the publisher of Consumer Reports, suggests the following: ■ Securing a seat assignment in advance ■ Traveling with one or more other passengers ■ Traveling with children ■ Registering in the airline’s frequent flyer program

WILL AIRLINES CONTINUE TO OVERBOOK? Allegiant Airlines does not overbook, Grey said. Typically, overbooking is a response to people not showing up for flights. It’s more common among business travelers, but Allegiant’s customers are mostly tourists, Grey said, who usually show up for their flights. She also explained that Allegiant’s business model, offering flights from smaller airports to tourist destinations, precludes overbooking. “The way our service works is we, in many cases, only fly a couple of times a week,” she said. “When you are looking at, say, United, they have a bank of flights so they can roll people to the next flight. And they have a lot of no-shows. However, we couldn’t easily accommodate someone on the next flight coming up, because it may not be for several days.” Southwest also does not overbook, although it used to — right up until the recent airline controversies garnered national attention. “As of Monday, May 8, Southwest no longer books a flight over capacity as part of the selling process,” Southwest spokeswoman Brandy King wrote in an email. “Occasionally, operational challenges will have our airport-based employees asking for volunteers, but that will happen much less frequently because overbooking to customers in advance is off the table as a consideration.”

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ROB EREKSON, STEPHEN MASSEY, JOSHUA EDDY AND AARON HASTINGS Organization: Desert Dash Mission: Spreading the gospel of trail running

Holding up his own scarred hand with a grin, Rob Erekson recalls a gash in Joshua Eddy’s arm that needed 15 stitches. “Everybody’s going to fall, and you’re gonna bleed,” Erekson says of running the desert trails of Southern Nevada, with the punishing heat, “vicious” terrain and occasional homicidal cactus. “You go to Oregon or Northern California and it’s beautiful dirt, pillowy and buttery,” Eddy says. “Out here, things attack your ass.” That’s part of the allure for runners who find peace, empowerment and sweaty good times in testing themselves against the landscape, showcased in annual races put on by Desert Dash. Erekson has been an owner of the 17-year-old company since 2013. He remembers when its flagship event, Blood, Sweat & Beers, drew maybe 80 locals to Bootleg Canyon. Now it’s bringing 700 from all over the West for 5Ks up to full marathons.

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That distance diversity will remain, but Erekson says new partners Stephen Massey, Aaron Hastings and Eddy are fueling the plan to expand the company’s ultra category, from 31 miles up to 100. “We’ve been able to bring a lot of people in who were 5K runners or less and were really nervous about trail running,” says Hastings, whose first race with Desert Dash was 6.2 miles. Now he’s tackling five times that distance, and sharing his story with newbies showing up to the group’s weekly run. In just over two years, more than 2,000 people have joined the Facebook page, and Eddy says it’s the first time the trail community has formally jelled. Desert Dash is keen to keep it growing so more people can experience the singular satisfaction of dispatching a race like Bootleg Beatdown, coming up June 17. Massey, who runs 100-milers, calls the 3.1-mile course “extremely difficult.” “It’s a 1,000-foot climb in three-quarters of a mile. It’s brutal, insanely technical. It’s hot,” Erekson says. When you prove yourself on something that feels epic, Massey says, “you get a new perspective.” Release. Control. Training for life’s painful slogs. And the simple joy of getting caked with dirt among the converted. — Erin Ryan

LIMITS LAS VEGANS BREAKING BARRIERS IN SCIENCE, ART, FITNESS, AID WORK AND FOOD

Forget the obvious. Adventure is the domain of the bold working in any discipline. They break molds, conventions and new ground. They might even break the law to make a statement, or a difference.

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Brett Ottolenghi Organization: Artisanal Foods Mission: Transforming the food system Brett Ottolenghi doesn’t carry whole ham legs through casinos anymore. His quest to purify the American diet has expanded from restaurant plates to the political arena and Florida’s lionfish-infested waters alike. Not content to be a purveyor of artisanal, sustainable foods, he has become a producer and tenacious advocate who still finds time for related adventures (like wading into Japanese creeks to pick wasabi to grate on sharkskin for visitors of his Las Vegas shop). His pursuits have taken him to Spain for saffron, to Tunisia for olives and to the Colorado hinterlands to riff with a farmer hell-bent on using bison to turn deserts back into meadows. Along with some beautiful food, Ottolenghi has found widespread “cheating” — adulteration of product in pursuit of profit. “You find that even the most mundane ingredient, like mozzarella cheese, turns out to be one of the biggest scams there is,” he says. Rather than retreat into his own little curated world, he’s traveling the country for a book about exceptional food pioneers. He’s talking with the U.S. Department of Agriculture about pathways to a mobile slaugh-

terhouse that could “transform the possibilities of farming” in Nevada. In industry circles, he’s making cases for eating invasive fish and feeding farmed species with protein-rich black soldier flies. He still attends Nevada Dairy Commission meetings to move the needle on legalizing raw milk. And he launched his Vegas Food Expo in March, featuring 135 innovative companies, with a goal of 250 for next year. Top of mind is Artisanal Farms, a 40-acre pistachio grove about an hour northwest of Las Vegas housing what may be the world’s happiest chickens. They roost in the trees and eat natural feed grown onsite that contains no corn or soybeans. About 1,000 heritage hens are laying organic blue and brown eggs you can buy at Ottolenghi’s shop, PublicUs and Glazier’s Food Marketplace, and the farm will soon add 4,000 birds toward the break-even goal of 20,000. “There’s this myth that only conventional agriculture can feed the world. ... One reason for doing this egg farm at scale is to dispel that idea,” Ottolenghi says. “I’m trying to push food forward on many fronts. All of my projects support the central core of just facilitating a better food system.” — Erin Ryan

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Robert Hoey Organization: Shadows of Hope Mission: Helping the vulnerable (by any means necessary)

In unstable regions throughout the world, areas can be deemed too dangerous for aid workers. They are pulled out by their organizations — or forced out by militant governments — leaving victims of war, genocide or famine without much-needed relief. That’s when Robert Hoey gets interested.

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He built his Las Vegas-based nonprofit, Shadows of Hope, on a willingness to go where others can’t, or won’t, and do whatever is needed. Volunteers, ranging from doctors and social workers to former special forces, have completed missions in more than a dozen countries, including Syria and Iraq. They’ve set up clinics on battle lines, snuck into forbidden areas for intel and shot back when combatants shot at them. It’s an approach some in the humanitarian world see as reckless and inappropriate, but Hoey and his team believe if they don’t step in and do what they can, nobody will. Most volunteers are former military fueled by the frustration of witnessing injustices but being hamstrung by protocols. Hoey admits to breaking laws to serve missions. The nonprofit’s website says it works with whoever is helpful, “from authorities in the highest government office to lowly pirates and thieves.” He says he feels no regret about crossing lines, giving the example of smuggling a journalist into a region with a media blackout. “There is a gray area that we operate in. That’s OK. Nobody is clean,” he says. “The Army isn’t clean. The CIA isn’t clean. Shadows of Hope isn’t. ... But at least we’re not doing it for money or land. We’re just there because people need help.” In July, volunteers plan to embark on a three-month mission to parts of Indonesia, Pakistan and India. The goal is to fact-find and offer aid to vulnerable groups in remote or restricted areas (in Indonesia’s West Papua, for instance, Hoey says people have reached out about genocide happening inside a military zone). Hoey believes this work is important enough to compromise his own health. He has lost an eye, three teeth and part of his left leg to injuries sustained overseas. In the back of his mind, he wonders if he might die for this. “But to see the stuff I’ve seen … I can’t not do anything.” — April Corbin

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BRIAN HEDLUND Organization: UNLV School of Life Sciences Mission: Exploring microbial dark matter

“I tell them to never turn their backs; treat it like a wild animal,” Brian Hedlund says of training first-timers to hunt extremophiles in hot springs. The microscopic organisms thrive in water that can hit 250 degrees, and to demonstrate the risk, Hedlund shows an old photo of what one second of exposure did to his ankle. The wounds look surgical, healthy skin surrounding patches of raw dermis the color of cherry Popsicle. “My career, tattooed,” Hedlund jokes. For more than a decade, he has explored geothermal ecosystems across the West and in China and Armenia, his own field samples sharing lab space with others sent from Africa and the Philippines. His research team also is looking at microbe-rich water bubbling up in Death Valley that likely fell as snow during the last ice age. Backed by millions in grants from private companies such as DuPont and public agencies including NASA and the National Science Foundation, Hedlund searches for microbial groups about which nothing is known — hence the “dark matter” term borrowed from astronomy.

Using gene sequencing as a forensic tool, his lab identifies and then tests them for particular abilities, from eating sulfur to making DNA and RNA. They are notoriously difficult to isolate and grow, but Hedlund has a so-called black thumb. “There are tons of extreme environments in Nevada, and most are very understudied,” says Hedlund, whose team and peers at the Desert Research Institute have put the state on the map for extremophile microbiology. He has a reputation for skilled handling of these invisible creatures, able to preserve desired macromolecules to make groundbreaking studies possible. He is among the authors on a 2013 publication in the prestigious journal Nature. Hedlund helped sequence uncultivated cells from bacteria and archaea to reveal relationships, ecosystem functions and unexpected metabolic features: “a step toward a better understanding of biological evolution on our planet,” the abstract said. But asked about eureka moments, Hedlund chuckles. “I’m 99 percent ignorant,” he says, holding up two fingers about a centimeter apart. “I know this much.” — Erin Ryan

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M and T Organization: Indecline Mission: Raising awareness through activist art

Las Vegas is a recurring canvas for the nomadic pair behind notorious art collective Indecline. In 2012, hanged dummies appeared on billboards along Interstate 15, one reading “Dying for work,” the other “Hope you’re happy Wall St.” And during last year’s vitriolic presidential campaign, one of the infamous “naked Trump” statues made appearances around town. “Everybody was talking about that across the world,” T says of the viral multicity project. Indecline’s network of “graffiti writers, filmmakers, photographers and full-time rebels and activists” has been ruffling feathers to make points since 2001, whether about police brutality, the failures of public bureaucracy or what members see as First World sins (read the fine print on their tanker-size can of Claim Your Destiny Beer just outside of North Las Vegas). Weathering controversy comes with this cause, and it fits the founders’ roots growing up in the punk-rock scene. “(George W.) Bush was in office, and we were starting to come into our own from the literature that we were reading and documentaries we were watching,” M says. “We were getting nice and angsty. … So it was really the beginning of putting animosity and angst into art.” Projects have largely been illegal — trespassing and vandalism are frequent offenses — but M and T say the platform is worth it. Likening their creative process to that of the makers of “South Park,” they say even the comical stuff embeds a call to action. A recent project in Oakland, for example, had them teaming with local artists to steal corporate billboards to build tents for area homeless. “People can watch it and say, ‘We know that’s wrong,’ but at the end there’s a hook,” M says. “Creating a disruption and then at the end of it delivering a message that’s actually helpful and beneficial to people if they’re willing to understand that side of the argument.” — Mick Akers

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Searching for their lot in life UNLV officials say parking is adequate, but students might have to walk farther after finding a space

BY MICK AKERS Staff Writer

UNLV is widely known as a commuter school, but students pump the brakes when it comes to parking at the university. Any given weekday while class is in session, car after car lurks while students search for the closest possible spot to key academic buildings, but they are destined to walk a ways after acquiring a space. Students who wait for a closer space

can take longer to get to their classes than those who give up and park farther away. But that doesn’t matter to those who play the daily cat-andmouse game. Competition for the closest spaces — among almost 30,000 students and 3,300 staff, when the campus is at its busiest — isn’t as intense during summer sessions, but parking improvements were included in UNLV’s master plan, presented at a recent Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Re-

gents meeting in Reno. Students will say the parking situation on campus is one of their least favorite aspects of UNLV. Despite the constant gripes, though, UNLV officials say there are enough spots, and that the convenience factor is what drives the uproar. “It’s human nature to park right in front of the building that you want to go into, and it’s just not feasible,” said Gerry Bomotti, vice president of finance and business at UNLV. The university has 14,227 parking spaces, breaking down to 10,670 student spaces and 2,137 staff spaces. The remaining spaces are allocated to reserved, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant, and metered/miscellaneous parking. Peak parking hours on campus are from noon to 2 p.m., according to Bomotti. For context, he pointed to the first week of classes last fall. On a typical day, there were at least 577 open spaces according to his records, mostly near the Thomas & Mack Center. UNLV senior Myra Phui says parking has gotten a lot better on campus since her freshman year in 2013. “With the new garage opening (last fall), you can tell there’s a difference,” Phui said. “On my first day of college, I parked all the way in the back (in the Thomas & Mack parking lot), but now I don’t have any issues with that.” Although Phui and other upperclassmen know their way around the campus and the best places to park, the influx of new students in the fall creates a parking strain, she says. “Every fall semester, there are new freshmen coming in, and they don’t know where to go,” she said. “It gets crazy every fall, and I don’t think freshmen know about the new garage.” More than 22,000 parking permits were sold in the past year, Bomotti said, noting that students have a variety of schedules and are not all on campus at the same time. About 18,200 of the permits are issued to students, and 2,500 are faculty/ staff permits. The remaining 2,000 are sold as reserved and ADA-access parking passes. The 600-space University Gateway Parking Garage opened in October on Maryland Parkway across from the main campus. Even with its close proximity, that structure wasn’t filling out daily, Bomotti says. “It was maxing out at about 500,” he said. “So I think we feel like we’re stay-

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ing ahead of the parking need.” To keep up with expected growth, UNLV is looking to construct a similar parking structure on the other side of the campus, north of Harmon Avenue, once a partner is found. The structure is still four to five years away, Bomotti says. Additional spaces will go up this year where the Environmental Protection Agency building sits. “We are increasing some surface parking right now,” Bomotti said. “We’re adding spaces where the EPA building was. We tore down one of the old buildings that (the EPA) abandoned, and this summer there will be a new lot in there, which will add almost 100 spots.” Another parking structure could go up near an existing one on Tropicana

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Avenue near the Thomas & Mack Center, and then another one on the east side of Maryland Parkway will be considered a few years down the line, Bomotti said. Bomotti said another potential parking structure, with a walkover bridge, could be constructed at the Paradise campus across from the Thomas & Mack Center. A goal of UNLV’s master plan is to have 18,500-22,500 parking spaces in the next 15-25 years. Relatively modest parking upgrades will be considered but not a large addition, Bomotti says. “This will be incremental over some longer period of time to add parking here and there,” he said. “With the addition of the Gateway parking structure, we’re in pretty decent shape.”

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ALTERNATIVES UNLV encourages the use of alternative transportation. The university is working with the Regional Transportation Commission, which already has an on-campus transit center, to take some cars off the road, said Gerry Bomotti, UNLV’s vice president of finance and business. “The RTC would create an east-west route that would basically cut through campus south of the Thomas & Mack (Center),” he said. “The idea is there would be a road there that would come off Maryland Parkway and allow buses and be able to get up to Harmon Avenue.” A longer-term possibility is a light rail line, which would run along Maryland Parkway from McCarran International Airport to downtown. An increase of students living on campus would help clear up parking-related issues as well. A new student housing structure is going up on Maryland Parkway. “In terms of students who are commuting to campus and looking for a parking spot every day, we think all those things will affect the parking on campus positively,” Bomotti said.

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This ranking was the outlier for Nevada, where 5.2 infants die per 1,000 births. Another report that measures infant mortality, America’s Health Rankings, found that higher rates across the country were “driven by low socioeconomic status” and that improving access to prenatal care and encouraging reductions in maternal smoking and drinking were key strategies.

Nevada youths at high risk, national study finds By Camalot Todd | Staff Writer

In terms of harmful disruptions during the average childhood, the United States ranks 36th out of 172 countries, falling between Bosnia and Russia and lagging well behind France, Norway, the United Kingdom, Lithuania and Greece — some of which have experienced far more economic instability and a slower recovery from the recession than the U.S. ¶ Domestically, Nevada is among the bottom 10 states (No. 42) where childhood is most threatened, according to Save the Children’s 2017 End of Childhood Report. ¶ According to the report, grave threats to children include poor health, severe malnutrition, abuse, incomplete education, teen pregnancy, homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, criminal activity or exposure to extreme violence. ¶ “Every child deserves a childhood,” said Rich Bland, Save the Children’s national director of policy and advocacy, adding that conditions for the youngest, most vulnerable citizens determines our larger outlook. “Kids are 25 percent of the population and 100 percent of the future. (And) there are gaping holes in society’s safety net.” ¶ The report compares states across five societal problems — infant mortality, child suicide/homicide, child food insecurity, adolescent motherhood and failure to graduate from high school. Nevada ranks in the bottom half for four of these indicators. ¶ Bland said there were moral and economic cases for investing significantly in improving outcomes. His moral argument is that society — that humanity — owes children the best it has to give. Regarding economics, he connected the dots between low-achieving individuals and the ability of a nation or a state to compete. ¶ “Nevada cannot afford to not invest in its children,” Bland said.

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This metric ties back into Nevada’s education problem. Those without access to early childhood education are 40 percent more likely to become teen parents, according to Save the Children’s “Early Childhood Education in the U.S.” report.

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In Nevada, nearly 1 in 4 children grows up in food-insecure households, compared with about 1 in 5 nationally, Save the Children’s Rich Bland said. In the Clark County School District, more than 205,000 students receive free or reduced-price lunches.

A SnapShot of southern nevada’s Most Vulnerable Youth In examining routes to improving outcomes for all children in Nevada, those in foster care deserve special attention. A subset of that group is so traumatized that private agencies are the best chance for recovery, and there are several that work in conjunction with Clark County’s Department of Family Services (DFS). “These are worst-case scenarios. We’re dealing with a lot of children you see in news stories,” said Michael Flynn, director of operations for private agency Bamboo Sunrise. The foster care facility specializes in addressing the trauma endured by many foster youths, often because of abandonment, homelessness and witnessing or being subjected to violence and addiction. “Trauma-informed care doesn’t ask why a child is doing what they’re doing, but what pushed the child to the point to act the way they’re acting,” Flynn said. “How can we resolve that trauma so the child can have a better outcome?” Flynn said unaddressed emotions are what cause foster children to ‘blow up’ in placements with parents who may decide they can’t handle it, plunging the youth into a cycle of rootlessness and lack of support. Success stories depend on resources, Flynn said. Agencies such as Bamboo Sunrise depend on funding from both county and state sources, including DFS and Medicaid. This month, a proposed change in Medicaid policy threatened to close the few specialized foster care agencies in the area. After a postponement, the agencies will continue to operate at least until September.

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Almost 30 percent of Nevada students leave high school without completing requirements to graduate. “We know how to solve dropouts,” Bland said.“Early childhood education and afterschool programs are two of the best ways.” According to Save the Children’s “Early Childhood Education in the U.S.” report, youths without access to early childhood education are 25 percent more likely to drop out of high school, 60 percent more likely to never attend college and 70 percent more likely to be arrested for a violent crime or become victims of a violent crime.

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Statistics generally point to poverty as a major threat to child welfare and healthy development. And lack of opportunity can occur in clusters within a community, amplifying the effects. “Your childhood depends on the ZIP code you’re born in,” Bland asserted. For those without homes, outcomes are worse, and tendencies toward substance abuse and criminal behavior increase. This is a concern in Nevada, which has the highest rate of unsheltered homeless youth, according to the 2016 Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. Such factors lead to life circumstances that can contribute to rates of young people losing their lives.

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Jeremy Wallace, left, a transgender man, speaks during a health care forum June 3 at UNLV. At the hearing, Planned Parenthood patients, health care providers and public health experts offered testimonies about what a repeal of the Affordable Care Act would mean to them. (photos by Wade Vandervort/special to the sunday)

The question of coverage Democratic forum gives voice to fears about health care overhaul

By Michael Lyle special to the sunday

During a June 3 forum on health care laws, one word was repeated often — fear. “Fearful is putting it lightly,” said Jeremy Wallace, who volunteers for the local chapter of LGBT advocacy organization the Human Rights Campaign. “I have yet to meet someone from the LGBTQ community, specifically the trans community, who isn’t scared about the changes that could come.” The Health Care Forum at UNLV, organized by Planned Parenthood and U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., brought together diverse stakeholders, such as a gynecologist, an HIV outreach coordinator, a sex worker and a cancer patient. The event was aimed at those who feel threatened by what they know and what they don’t know about the proposed

replacement of the Affordable Care Act with the American Health Care Act. “As a woman, I’m tired of people in Washington telling me what I can and can’t do with my health care decisions and my body,” Cortez Masto said. She and U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., took the audience through the logistical measures behind the health care fight (the House passed a version of the Republican-backed American Health Care Act in May, and now the Senate is weighing its options). “The bill that’s being proposed would do away with the progress that has been made,” Titus said. “It’s bad for everybody but especially bad for women.” The event focused on giving individuals a chance to speak about their health struggles and concerns. “The leaders in Washington need to know who you are,” Cortez Masto said. “They need to hear

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your stories.” Among the people sharing their views, there wasn’t one who didn’t have a concern about what changes in coverage could come. Laura Packard woke up a few months ago with what she thought was just a nagging cough. “And then I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer,” she said. Being self-employed, Packard relies on insurance she obtained through the Affordable Care Act for lifesaving treatments (she just finished her third round of chemotherapy). While Republican leadership has stressed that the new health care law would retain provisions for pre-existing conditions, that privilege could be lost if a person’s coverage lapsed. Packard wasn’t sure if she would have the same access to medications and treatments if the system changed. “I can still be cured despite what stage I’m in,” she said. “Obamacare can cure me if I can keep my health insurance. I hope Obamacare sticks around, and I hope I do too.” Other stories were specific to Obamacare’s expansion of preventive care and the role played by Planned Parenthood, which could lose all federal funding for at least a year under the proposed law. KellyLynn Charles talked about being a Planned Parenthood patient for most of her life: seeking birth control when she was 18; confirming pregnancy results with her husband when she was 22 (she was uninsured at the time); and obtaining mammogram referrals. “And they were there last year when I began experiencing extreme abdominal pain,” she said. “It was there I was diagnosed with ovarian cysts.” Wallace also talked about Planned Parenthood. “I am a transgender guy, but I lived and identified as a female until 2008,” said Wallace, who volunteers for the local chapter of the Human Rights Campaign. “I relied on Planned Parenthood. I still rely on it. I

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Ivon Meneses, a mother of six, talks about her sons with asthma and autism.

Being who I am and being authentic and living this way, that alone makes me a pre-existing condition ... I can’t

wrap my head around that. Just me living my life and standing up and wanting to be authentic, that is something that could hurt me.” — Jeremy Wallace

still need to get things like pap smears and pelvic exams to keep me healthy so I don’t die of preventable things. It’s extremely difficult and embarrassing to go into a doctor’s office where I’m not welcomed. Planned Parenthood has been accessible for the trans community.” Before the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010, Wallace wrestled with changing his gender marker on his health insurance because of potentially being denied. “I realized that me being who I am and being authentic and living this way, that alone makes me a pre-existing condition,” Wallace said. “I can’t wrap my head around that. Just me living my life and standing up and wanting to be authentic, that is something that could hurt me.” Reyna Herrera, an HIV outreach coordinator for the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, said the LGBTQ community was less likely to be insured and that the transgender community was less likely to access health care or seek preventive care. Obamacare helped with that. Herrera said the law also opened doors, giving the example of certain states allowing Medicaid funding to cover hormones for gender reassignment.

“One year after the ACA set up a system with the Office for Civil Rights, the rates of insured in the LGBTQ community went up by 24 percent,” Herrera said. Overall, Titus said the uninsured rate dropped in Nevada with the health care law. “Since Obamacare went into effect, more than 400,000 new Nevadans have gotten health insurance that didn’t (have it) before,” she said. Herrera said the health care law also helped those dealing with HIV. “Before the ACA was enacted, Ryan White (Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act) was the only source for people who were HIV positive and didn’t have insurance,” Herrera said. “As soon as the ACA hit, we worked diligently to get people (with HIV) on it. It allowed extra funding to be available to Ryan White.” She said the Ryan White program then was able to channel funding toward support services to help with housing, transportation, food vouchers and even education. “To repeal would put a strain back on Ryan White,” Herrera says. “We’ve made progress with the ACA, and to repeal it would be detrimental.” The issue is far from decided. Discussions in Washington, D.C., around the proposed new law have been lagging. There is no indication of what the next draft might look like, and if it would get the votes needed to pass the Senate. In this room in Las Vegas, the opposition wasn’t waiting to find out. Kelley Robinson, the national organizing director with Planned Parenthood Action Fund, ended the night with a call to action. “When health care is under attack, what do we do?” Robinson asked. “We stand up and fight back,” the audience responded.

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what you need to know about birth control With so many safe and effective methods of birth control available, choosing the right one can be daunting. “There’s no best or worst method — it depends on preference, age, lifestyle and existing medical conditions. These things need to be discussed between the patient and her health care provider,” said Guita Tabassi, DO, WHASN, chairwoman of the OB/GYN department at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. While finding birth control to suit your individual needs should be decided upon with your doctor, knowing your options can be instrumental to your health.

Nonpermanent Hormonal: “All hormonal methods work by preventing ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus to make sperm penetration difficult, and thinning the endometrial lining to make it more difficult for a fertilized egg to attach,” Tabassi said. There are two types of hormones used: progestin, a synthetic version of progesterone, or a combination progestin and estrogen. Common side effects of hormonal birth control include headache, nausea, breast tenderness, breakthrough bleeding, weight gain, mood changes and decreased libido. Side effects typically improve after three months of use and vary between women depending on the method type, hormone and dosage. Many women need to try a variety of methods before finding the right one for them. Common forms include:

Can anyone use hormonal birth control safely? Generally, yes. However, some women with pre-existing health conditions aren’t considered good candidates.

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Availability: RX only Hormone: Both progestin-only and progestin/estrogen combination Frequency: Daily Efficacy: 99 percent when used perfectly; forgetting/missing pills and some medications can lower its efficacy— about 9 in 100 women get pregnant while on the pill

T-shaped device inserted into the uterus

Availability: RX only; must be injected by a doctor Hormone: Progestin Frequency: Administered every three months Efficacy: 99 percent when used perfectly; waiting too long between shots can lower its efficacy — about 6 in 100 women will get pregnant while on the shot

Thin rod implanted under the skin of the bicep

Availability: RX only Hormone: Both progestin-only and progestin/estrogen combos Frequency: Replaced every three weeks (with one week off during menstruation) Efficacy: 99 percent when used perfectly; forgetting to replace the patch on time/ the patch falling off can lower its efficacy — about 9 in 100 women will get pregnant on the patch

Flexible ring you insert into your vagina

Availability: RX only; must be inserted by a doctor Hormone: Progestin Frequency: Needs to be replaced every 3-5 years (depending on the brand) Efficacy: 99 percent

Availability: RX only; must be implanted by doctor Hormone: Progestin Frequency: Replaced every 3-4 years Efficacy: 99 percent

Availability: RX only Hormone: Progestin/ estrogen combo Frequency: Replaced every 3 weeks (with one week off during menstruation) Efficacy: 99 percent when used perfectly; forgetting to replace the ring and certain medications can lower its efficacy — about 9 in 100 women will get pregnant on the ring

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permanent “These methods are irreversible and reserved for women who have completed their family and/or are no longer interested in conceiving,” Tabassi said. Surgical tubal litigation: Having your “tubes tied” is an outpatient procedure, performed under general anesthesia, in which the fallopian tubes are sealed shut.

Essure: This is a nonsurgical procedure in which a coil-like device is implanted into each fallopian tube. The coil then becomes imbedded in the fallopian tube, causing scarring that blocks the passageway.

Both methods are over 99 percent percent effective.

Nonhormonal birth control These methods protect against pregnancy and do not interfere with the body’s natural hormones and rhythm. While they are less likely to cause side effects, some are possible.

Copper IUD

Barrier methods

Copper device inserted into the uterus

male/female condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge

Availability: RX only; must be inserted by a doctor Frequency: Can be used for up to 10 years Efficacy: 99 percent Side effects: Because it’s nonhormonal, there are fewer common side effects. However, “menstrual pain and bleeding may increase and bleeding between periods may occur. These effects are common in the first few months of use, and usually decrease within one year,” Tabassi said.

Availability: Mostly over the counter; diaphragms and cervical caps require a prescription Frequency: Use during sexual activity Efficacy: Varies depending on the method and how well it’s used; in general they are 70-90 percent effective Note: While barrier methods tend to be convenient, easily purchased and some can protect against STDs, they’re generally less reliable than hormonal methods. Tabassi notes that the only nonhormonal contraception that is as effective as hormonal methods is the copper IUD. Download Sizzle from the app store for an exclusive ER At The Lakes experience >

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By Elly Brown

Special to The Sunday

ho hasn’t stared in admiration at a photo of a carefree-looking blogger and her new Chloe Faye handbag, romping around in stylish flats like she owns the internet? That bag would look good whether she wore distressed jeans or a boho onesie, or a burlap sack for that matter. ¶ That kind of fashion win comes at a cost, and the cost may be $1,500. Or more. In a world of Housewives and Kardashians flaunting the latest Hermès, #HandBagEnvy is real. But there are plenty of ways to up your purse game without killing your bankroll. And if you thoughtfully track down a bag that will pass the test of time, you are officially winning.

Not much.

Make it easy for me.

What best describes what you’re looking for?

Luxury brands.

How can I snag a reasonable Prada?

how much time do you have to search for the perfect purse?

Dependability. Unique and well-made.

ONLINE CONSIGNMENT You can spend as much or as little time as you like plugging in search words and tracking down your idea of perfection. Sites such as therealreal.com will feed the need, and often carry fancy designer duds. Check back every few days, as inventory turns over frequently.

bAG BORROW or STEAL

I’ve got time. Let’s do this!

Carlos Falchi python hobo from The RealReal $345

Can’t decide? Why not rent? Just like leasing a car, you can have the latest and the hottest without making a permanent decision. Or audition as many as you like before taking the plunge on an investment piece.

local CONSIGNMENT If you have a few hours to go on a treasure hunt, you could find gold at places like ReFinery Celebrity Resale Boutique, or Closet Couture for higher-end handbags. You’ll have to consider the construction and the condition when investing in anything secondhand, but you might just end up with your dream brand.

Closet Couture 3650 S. Jones Blvd. ReFinery Celebrity Resale Boutique 3460 E. Sunset Road

Gucci Sylvie mini chain bag $250 per month, bagborroworsteal.com

Vegan leather is appealing for financial and ethical reasons, and you can even wash some of it in the washing machine. But the surface of any fake leather will crack quickly. Genuine leather, though, can last for 10 to 20 years or longer and has inherent beauty, softness and durability.

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se-onality? Why skipping fast fashion matters

You may be aware that “fast fashion” is horrible for the environment, but that skinny price tag often represents dangerous working conditions as well. Try to buy the best-quality product you can afford — a bag you love and are excited about — and take great care of it, as opposed to crowding your closet with junk that falls apart quickly. The world thanks you.

One of a kind.

I don’t want to carry the same bag as someone else.

yes.

I have an entire button collection.

DIY EMBELLISHMENTS

Grab your pliers and a cute bag with a sturdy frame. There are tutorials online for adding just about anything — fabric, feathers, jewels, chains, scarves, lace, buttons, patches, tassels, coin purses, key fobs, guitar straps and permanent stickers. Locally, the Ribbon Store is a great place to go for lace, vintage buttons and inspiration. The Ribbon Store, 572 S. Decatur Blvd.

are you a crafty cat?

No.

I don’t even own scissors.

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are you a 1-click internet shopper, or do you like to visit stores in person?

Internet all the way!

FURLA

in person.

I have to see and feel it for myself.

This trustworthy Italian brand offers a classic and compact silhouette in its Metropolis Bag, which comes in playful patterns and solid colors from electric red to khaki. The My PlayFurla option has interchangeable flaps to allow many eye-catching purses in one. Transitioning from day to night was never easier. Furla Metropolis Bag $298, Dillard’s inside Fashion Show mall

Be prepared to spend some money, but you’ll end up with a piece that fits your exact specifications. If you want something one-of-a-kind, it’s nice to let this website do the heavy lifting.

etsy The selection on Etsy is incredible, with a slew of designers working in every medium under the sun. Plug in your specs and away you go: vegan leather, handmade crochet items, or a stunning art creation made from a vintage bag — whatever your heart desires.

Gladstone handbag $134, Etsy shop MadeOfCarpet

Custom cross-body bag $378 base price, monpurse.com

SHOP LOCALLY FOR A CUSTOM BAG Designer Jessica Galindo exemplifies handcrafted local fashion with her edgy, unique pieces. Visit her Instagram or Summerlin shop to set up an appointment — daggerdetailed accessories are totally modern and fun.

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Blinn’s daughter likes to eat this almond butter on toast with sliced bananas, but croissants also make excellent vessels, as do tart green apples.

almond Vanilla bean butter strawberry jam Recipe provided by Chef Jaret Blinn of CraftKitchen

Making your own spreadable gold doesn’t need to be complicated. Using just a few ingredients, chef Jaret Blinn works around his daughter’s peanut allergy by whipping up homemade sandwich fillings with rich almonds and ripe strawberries. CraftKitchen’s bakery is renowned for its buttery and flaky pastries (Blinn used to be an executive pastry chef at Red Rock Resort), but this almond butter and jam would complement any breakfast or sandwich bread you love.

Ingredients + directions

2 cups whole almonds, skin on

4 cups fresh strawberries

for almond butter 1 tsp sea salt (Blinn uses Maldon brand)

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1. Toast almonds in oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown. 2. Let the almonds cool slightly. 3. Place almonds in a food processer. Add salt and vegetable oil. Repeatedly scrape sides and process until desired consistency. 4. Store in an airtight container in your refrigerator.

for strawberry jam 2 3/4 cups, plus 1 tbsp granulated sugar

1 vanilla bean (seeds only)

2 tbsp apple pectin powder

1. In a heavy sauce pot, slowly bring strawberries, vanilla bean innards and 2 3/4 cups sugar to a boil. 2. Meanwhile, whisk apple pectin with additional tablespoon of sugar to prevent clumps. 3. Once strawberry mixture is at boil, add apple pectin mixture and whisk. 4. Bring to 221 degrees Fahrenheit. 5. Place in pan to cool. Photo by Mikayla Whitmore/Staff

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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?

The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.

Jagger (A944282)

King (A938588)

Abel

Birdie

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Pit bull Description: Jagger would make a great addition to a home that is willing to love him and provide the training he needs. He is sweet but would benefit from leash and obedience training. Adoption fee: $50

Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: American bulldog Description: King would love to be in a home fit for his name. He has a kind and gentle disposition, but keep in mind he requests to be the only male dog in the house. Adoption fee: $50

Age: 6-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Abel warmly greets people entering his playroom and asks them for gentle ear scratches. He is well behaved and gets along beautifully with other cats. Adoption fee: $20

Age: 3-month-old neutered male Breed: Russian blue shorthair Description: Birdie offers unconditional devotion for life in exchange for a stable forever home. He has been lovingly raised and socialized in a foster home since his rescue. Adoption fee: $70

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Lucky (A959432)

Doodlebug

Leonardo

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Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Lucky is outgoing and gets along great with other dogs. He exudes an infectious energy that makes everyone smile. Adoption fee: $50

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next week, las vegas will take one step closer to finding out who will suit up come october By Jesse Granger STAFF WRITER

A whirlwind of signings, trades and draft picks next week will determine the early fate of the Vegas Golden Knights. On the morning of June 18, Las Vegas’ first major professional sports franchise will find out which players the NHL’s other 30 teams have decided to protect in the expansion draft. That will leave the Golden Knights with hundreds of players to choose from — they must select one from each team — at the same time they become eligible to negotiate and sign free agents on the open market. Then, after the results of the expansion draft are revealed June 21 at T-Mobile Arena, the team is off to Chicago for the NFL Entry Draft on June 23-24. It all may sound overwhelming, but General Manager George McPhee and his staff have prepared exhaustively for this stretch for almost a year. “Everything from Day One has gone far better than we expected, and we expected it to go well,” McPhee said. Almost as soon as McPhee assembled his full front office and scouting staffs last fall, the group began conducting mock drafts. McPhee assigned a different NHL team to each scout, who would project which players the franchise would protect. The staff would then construct the

Attend the NHL Awards and Golden Knights expansion draft announcement When 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21

WHERE T-Mobile Arena

Who The televised awards show will include the NHL’s biggest stars, including MVP finalists Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, as well the announcement of Golden Knights’ players. Immediately following the event, owner Bill Foley and General Manager George McPhee will host a celebration along with some of the team’s new players. Tickets $15-$30 at nhl.com/awardstickets

best team possible with the available players. The front office staged at least six mock drafts, and the results changed drastically over time. “Our staff knows the players better than they did back in September, so they make changes to certain positions,” McPhee said. “Our predictions for who teams will protect has changed because of players performing better or worse, as well as managers indicating to us which way they want to go.”

Teams are given two options for the expansion draft: They can either protect seven forwards, three defensemen and a goalie, or eight total skaters and one goalie. The Golden Knights must come out of the draft with at least 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goalies. But it’s not as simple as selecting the best player available from each team. McPhee will make deals with other general managers, agreeing not to select certain players in exchange for entry draft picks and prospects. McPhee wants to build a team that can contend in three or four years, and the best way to do that is by getting talented young players and developing them correctly. Some of the players taken in the expansion draft won’t be on the Golden Knights’ roster in a year’s time, or even when the season begins in October. It’s safer to assume those taken in the seven rounds of the entry draft will stick in the organization longer. The Golden Knights start with the sixth overall pick and the third pick in rounds 2-7, but likely will have additional selections after McPhee completes his dealing. His staff has traveled the globe to grade international prospects just as aggressively they’ve scouted the NHL. They believe they’re as ready as possible for a week that will shape the franchise.

A TIMELINE OF THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS June 23, 2016 NHL’s board of governors awards owner Bill Foley an expansion franchise in Las Vegas.

July 13, 2016 Foley introduces George McPhee as general manager.

SUMMER 2016

August 2016 McPhee fills out scouting and player personnel staffs.

October 8, 2016 Team conducts its first expansion mock draft.

November 2016 through March Scouts attend games of all NHL teams and conduct three more mock drafts.

March 2 Golden Knights make final payment of $500 million expansion fee, officially join league and are allowed to make transactions.

March 6 Canadian major junior hockey player Reid Duke signs as first player in franchise history.

April 13 Gerard Gallant is hired as head coach.

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THIS WEEK JUNE 18 Golden Knights receive protected list from the other 30 NHL teams to start expansion draft.

MAY 4 Russian professional star Vadim Shipachyov signs a contract.

MAY 8 Front office conducts final mock expansion draft.

MAY 16 Team announces Chicago Wolves as American Hockey League minorleague affiliate.

MAY 29JUNE 3 McPhee and staff attend NHL Combine in Buffalo, N.Y.

JUNE 1 Team announces Quad City (Moline, Ill.) Mallards as ECHL minorleague affiliate.

JUNE 21 Golden Knights reveal expansion draft selections at NHL Awards at T-Mobile Arena.

JUNE 23 NHL entry draft begins in Chicago.

SUMMER 2017

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CASINO PROMOTIONS SLS las vegas

$52,000 Summer Extravaganza drawings Date: Saturdays in June Time: 7, 9 and 9:30 p.m. Information: Twenty-five participants will play Pick-a-Color from 3 to 9 p.m. to win a share of the prize pool, determined by a big wheel spin. In addition, participants will receive $2,500 in play, plus any unclaimed prizes from prior drawings. Hangman kiosk game Date: June Information: Win up to $5,200. June Hot Seat Date: Saturdays in June Time: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Information: Twelve guaranteed winners each week will receive a share of $6,000 in promotional baccarat chips. $30,000 baccarat Date: Wednesdays and Fridays in June Time: 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays, and 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and midnight Fridays Information: Win a share of $2,750 at Wednesday’s drawings. Win a share of $2,500 at Friday’s drawings. $2,500 slot tournament Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays in June Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Players may qualify by inserting their loyalty card into any eligible slot machine during the tournament period. T-shirt giveaway Date: June 13 Information: Receive a T-shirt.

SUNSET STATION

Birthday Cash Boxes Date: Fridays and Saturdays through June 25 Time: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Information: Drawing for players of table games. Win up to $2,500.

DOWNTOWN GRAND Grand Deals for Grand Rewards Members 50+ Date: Tuesdays through Aug. 29 Information: For players 50 and older. Receive point multipliers, dining discounts and more. Slot tournament is 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Funday Date: Sundays through Aug. 27 Information: Receive point multipliers and discounts. Earn 500 points to receive a gift.

Pop Your Way to Winning Date: Fridays and Saturdays through July 29 Time: Hourly 7 p.m.-midnight Information: Receive one drawing ticket for every 100 base points earned. Earn ticket multipliers on Wednesdays. Top prize is $250 in play. Jet Ski giveaway Date: Through June 24 Time: 9 p.m. Information: Receive one drawing ticket for every 100 base points earned. Earn ticket multipliers on Wednesdays. Top prize is a Jet Ski or $5,000. Deep Eddy Vodka giveaway Date: Thursdays through June 29 Information: Earn 500 base points to be eligible to receive a bottle of vodka. Father’s Day giveaway Date: June 16-18 Information: Earn 500 base points to be eligible to receive a bottle of Bulleit Whiskey.

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$100,000 Splash of Cash Wheel Drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays in June Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Win up to $3,000. Receive entries through play on machines, bingo or table games. Earn 10x entries Monday through Thursday. $45,000 Sizzlin’ Summer table drawings Date: Fridays in June Time: 9 p.m. Information: Earn one entry for $10 average bet for an hour of play or equivalent. Win up to $2,000.

Information: Earn 1,200 same-day points or redeem 4,000 anytime points to receive a choice of select 25-minute spa services. Earn and Redeem: Buffets Date: June Information: Earn and redeem 500 same-day base points for a lunch buffet. Earn and redeem 800 same-day base points for a dinner buffet. Earn and Redeem: Hawthorn Grill Date: June Information: Earn 1,500 same-day base points or redeem 4,000 anytime points for a meal.

TUSCANY

Point multiplier Date: Mondays and Fridays in June Information: Receive 12x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. Play and Win Date: Wednesdays in June Information: Earn 250 slot points to receive a prize. Gift Day Sundays Date: Sundays in June Information: Earn 300 same-day base points to receive a gift. On June 11, the gift is a four-pack of wine spritzers. Spin to Win slot tournament Date: Saturdays in June Time: Noon-9 p.m. Information: Earn 100 same-day slot points for one tournament entry. Win up to $1,000.

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Summer Scratch kiosk game Date: Mondays in June Time: 8 a.m.-midnight Information: Receive one free play; earn 10 points for an additional swipe. Win slot play, cash, points and food.

Travel Like a Rockstar giveaway Date: Sundays-Tuesdays through July 25 Information: From June 18 to 20 and June 25 to 27, earn 750 base slot points or $50 table theoretical in the same promotional day to receive a travel kit.

Point multiplier Date: Sundays and Wednesdays in June Information: Earn 4x points on reels and 2x points on video poker.

Pick Your Poison kiosk game Date: Fridays and Saturdays in June Information: Earn 200 base points to play game. Win slot play, dining credits, points and more.

$25,000 Free Slot Play Hot Seats Date: Thursdays in June Time: 2-8 p.m. Information: One machine player chosen every 15 minutes; a table game player will be chosen hourly. Win up to $200 in play.

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New member promotion Date: June-July Information: Receive up to $100 in gaming reimbursement with a new players club account.

Earn and Redeem: Spa Date: June

$30,000 Ale Yeah! scratch card giveaway

Date: June Information: Redeem one scratch card for every 250 points earned. Win slot play.

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Vintage Vegas Collect-n-Win Date: June Information: Prizes include drawing entries, bonus points, slot play and food credits. Game piece prizes can be combined to win up to $75 in slot play or collect all game pieces to win up to $100. *Valid at both locations. $55K Vintage Vegas cash drawings Date: Saturdays in June Time: 7 p.m. Information: Receive an entry for every 100 same-day base points. Win up to $2,000. *Valid at both locations. Wine giveaway Date: Fridays in June Information: Earn 300 points on slots or 36 table game points to receive a bottle of wine with up to $500 in play or cash. *Valid at both locations. Eastside Extra Thursdays Date: Thursdays in June Information: Earn 400 points on slots or 48 points playing table games to receive a gift. Gift selections include a folding chair, portable cooler, outdoor table, an 11-piece barbecue tool set and more. *Valid at Boulder Highway location.

COSMOPOLITAN

$100,000 June jackpot giveaway Date: Saturdays through July 1 Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Ten names will be drawn each week. Top prize is $10,000.

ALIANTE

Beach Ball Swipe and Win Date: June 19-30 Information: Swipe loyalty card at kiosk to play game. Win play, dining credits, gifts and more. Sand-Sational table games drawings Date: Fridays through June 30 Time: 7:30 p.m. Information: Table game players will have a chance to win a share of $7,000 in cash and prizes. Friday-Saturday point multipliers Date: June 16 and 17 Information: Receive 12x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. Father’s Day point multipliers Date: June 18 Information: Receive 12x points on

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Suncoast chip each drawing night.

GOLD COAST

Dining discount Date: June Information: Earn 400 same-day base points on slots and video poker games to receive a $10 food credit voucher at Du-Par’s Restaurant.

Point multiplier Date: Mondays in June Information: Receive 10x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. Gift giveaway Date: Mondays in June Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Gifts include a cell phone holder, combination light, window shade and trunk organizer.

ORLEANS

Gift giveaway Date: Tuesdays in June Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 300 base points for a gift. Selections include pajama shorts, a three-piece light set, sunglasses and a tote bag. Point multiplier Date: Mondays in June Information: Receive 10x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. Lucky Monday Table Drawings Date: Mondays in June Time: Hourly, 7-10 p.m. Information: Up to 10 table game players can win $500 in chips. Lucky Money Baccarat Tournament Date: Wednesdays in June Time: Hourly, 8-10 p.m. Final round at midnight Information: Enter for a chance to win a $3,000 prize package. $50 entry fee. Hit Me Once, Hit Me Twice blackjack tournaments Date: Saturdays and Sundays in June Time: Saturday tournaments at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Sunday tournaments at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Information: Win up to $1,000. $25 entry fee.

SAM’S TOWN

Big Spin Hot Seats days Date: Sundays-Tuesdays in June Time: Every 30 minutes from 1 to 7 p.m. Information: Win dining comps, slot dollars and up to $1,000.

SUNCOAST

Point multipliers Date: Tuesdays in June Information: Receive 11x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. $20,000 Hot Seat Drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays in June Time: 7-11 p.m. Information: Table game players will have a chance to win a $100 or $500

Gift giveaway Date: June 11 Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 200 base slot points to receive a gift. Selections include photo frames and multi-use pliers.

Eldorado

Mystery Mondays Date: Mondays in June Information: Earn 100 base points to receive a mystery prize. Earn 500 points to receive a $10 food credit voucher.

KLONDIKE SUNSET CASINO

Wednesday Gift Days Date: Wednesdays in June Information: Earn 100 points to receive a gift. On June 14, the gift is a picnic blanket.

entry. Double entries can be earned Mondays-Wednesdays.

SOUTH POINT

Pump & Pantry Date: June Information: Earn a $50 Chevron Gas Card or $50 Smith’s Food and Drug Gift Card by redeeming $25 or 8,333 base points on South Point slot machines. To receive a gift card, players must earn points from June 1 to June 30. All points must be redeemed by July 3. Limit of 10 total cards.

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Point multipliers Date: Sundays in June Information: Earn 15x points on Buffalo machines, 10x points on reels and 5x points on multigame keno and video poker. Mystery Mondays Date: Mondays in June Information: Earn 100 points to receive a gift. Point multiplier Date: Tuesdays in June Information: Receive 5x points on slot machines.

Player’s Choice Gift Card Promotion Date: Fridays in June Time: 10 a.m.-midnight Information: Earn points to receive up to $110 in assorted gift cards.

Free play bonus Date: Wednesdays in June Information: Receive $5 in slot play when you earn 100 points.

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EL CORTEZ

$100,000 Mustang giveaway Date: June 30 Time: 8:30 p.m. Information: At 6 and 8 p.m. each Friday in June, 20 players will be selected for a chance to win cash and a spot in the giveaway. To participate, players must earn 250 reel slot or 500 video poker base points to gain one drawing entry, and guests who sign up for Marquee Rewards will receive 10 free entries for that week. Additionally, guests can earn 10x entries every Wednesday playing slots. Table games cash giveaway Date: June 24 Time: 10 p.m. Information: At 9 p.m. every Saturday in June, 10 players will be selected for a chance to win up to $7,550 at the grand prize drawing. To participate, pai gow players must have a flush or better to gain one drawing entry, and baccarat players must be dealt a winning Natural 8 or 9 to earn one drawing entry. Guests cannot play banker or player on the same round. Additionally, 3-card poker players who have a pair or better and Ultimate Texas Hold’em players who have three of a kind or better will receive one drawing

Thursday Free Play Inferno Drawing Date: Thursdays in June Time: 7 p.m. Information: Earn an entry with every 100 base slot points each day of the week. Receive 3x entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Win up to $1,100 in play. Saturday Double Diamond Drawing Date: Saturdays in June Time: 8 p.m. Information: Earn an entry with every 100 base slot points each day of the week. Receive 3x entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Win up to $1,000.

STATION CASINOS*

$2 Million Viva Vacations Points & Prizes Giveaway game Date: Fridays-Sundays in June Information: Earn 10 base points to play. Baggage Claim Swipe & Win Date: Tuesdays in June Information: Earn 10 base points to play. Viva Vacations Gift Days Date: Thursdays in June

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Information: Earn 500 same-day base points. On June 15, receive Long Island Iced Tea. Point multiplier Date: Wednesdays in June Information: Receive 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker and table games. *Valid at Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock, Fiesta, Santa Fe, Texas, Boulder, Palace and Sunset Station properties.

Fiesta Henderson Hot Streak Hot Seat Date: Fridays and Saturdays in June Time: Every 30 minutes, 6-8 p.m. Information: Individuals can win up to $100 in chips. Plus, everyone playing at the hot seat table will receive $25 in chips.

WILDFIRE PROPERTIES* Point multiplier Date: Sundays in June Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker. June Gift Giveaway Date: Wednesdays in June Information: Non-invited guests must earn 100 points to receive the first gift. The first gift is free for invited Chairman, President and Platinum guests. Earn a second gift for 250 points. On June 14, receive a bottle of Chateau St. Jean Soiree Red. *Valid at Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Casino & Lanes, Wildfire Boulder and Barley’s. Swipe & Win Summer Break Date: Fridays in June Information: Earn five points to play. *Valid at Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Casino & Lanes, Wildfire Boulder and Barley’s. Mystery Cash Grab Date: Saturdays in June Information: Earn 200 points to play. Win up to $500. *Valid at Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Casino & Lanes, Wildfire Boulder and Barley’s.

LUCKY DRAGON Rice cooker giveaway Date: June 18 Information: Earn 300 same-day base points to receive a rice cooker.

SILVER SEVENS Clock giveaway Date: June 21 Information: Earn 1,000 base points to be eligible for a purple clock and temperature station.

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This summer, keep the kids entertained

s parents try to figure out how to keep their children out of trouble during the summer break, it seems like a perfect time to suggest ways to occupy not only local students but another child — the easily bored and distracted one who works in the Oval Office. IDEA #1

Water-bottle bowling Parents: Set up 10 empty water bottles like tenpins at a bowling alley, then let kids knock them down using a soccer ball. Trump aides: Add to the president’s delight — and perhaps head off another humiliating Twitter storm — by decorating each bottle with an image of a person or entity with whom Trump has had a pointless and embarrassing public feud, like Rosie O’Donnell, Alec Baldwin, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Snoop Dogg and NBA team owner Mark Cuban.

IDEA #2

Scavenger hunt Parents: Hide various objects inside and outside, then give kids a map of the objects or clues to their location. First one to locate all of the items wins. Trump aides: This one is easy. Just tell the president that leakers or fraudulent voters are hiding in the bushes and trees on the White House lawn. He’ll be out there for days.

IDEA #3

IDEA #4

Fun with bubble wrap

Lawn art

Parents: Cut out letters from bubble wrap and have kids “pop” the alphabet in sequence. Trump aides: Arrange bubble-wrap letters into words for Trump to pop, which would not only divert him from doing something dangerous but might help expand his notoriously lousy vocabulary.

IDEA #5

Costume party Parents: Who says you can only dress up on Halloween? Trump aides: Break out various uniforms and outfits to allow the president to indulge his delusions of grandeur. Included: the surgeon general (“In a short period of time I understood everything there was to know about health care.”), energy/environmental scientist (“I know more about renewables than any human being on Earth.”), civil engineer (“Nobody in the history of this country has ever known so much about infrastructure as Donald Trump.”), five-star general (“I know more about ISIS than the generals.”).

Parents: Lay an old sheet in the grass and allow children to paint on it with brushes, or using their hands and feet. Trump aides: On the sheet, draw silhouettes of some people Trump has fawned over — Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi, Rodrigo Duterte, etc. — and let the president paint them in.

IDEA #6

Frozen treat Parents: Create homemade ice cream sandwiches by baking cookies and spreading ice cream between them. Trump aides: Same as above. Trump gets two for everybody else’s one, though.

IDEA #7

Cardboard playground Parents: Using patterns available for free on the internet, turn cardboard boxes into playhouses, cars, castles and more. Trump aides: Allow Trump to display his expertise in naval technology by inviting him to build a cardboard-box aircraft carrier, with the outdated steam-powered catapult system he wants the U.S. Navy to revert to.

IDEA #8

Summer camp Parents: From day camps to traditional wilderness camps, there are numerous options that are fun for the kids and provide a break for parents. Trump aides: Whether it’s Camp David, Mar-A-Lago or Trump’s New Jersey property, tell him to spend a few months there and let the adults take care of running the country.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JUNE 11

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

FARMERS MARKETS

Artisan Craft Festival America Made: Local crafters, artists and vendors will showcase their wares. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, artisancraftfestival.com.

23rd annual Golfers’ Roundup: HELP of Southern Nevada hosts a fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit’s various programs. The tournament, which begins with a shotgun start, will be followed by a barbecue lunch and awards ceremony, including a raffle and silent auction. 7:30 a.m., $375, Cascata Golf Club, 1 Cascata Road in Boulder City, 702-369-4357, helpsonv.org/events-calendar.php or events@helpsonv.org.

Connors Farmers Market at The District: Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., 2240 Village Walk Drive, facebook.com/connorsfarmersmarketTD.

After-Hours Genealogy Fair: Classes and exhibitors will entertain and educate residents about family history and genealogy. Registration is required at hendersonlibraries. com/website/event/91034. Noon-4 p.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, ccngs.org. Verdi’s “Rigoletto”: Featuring some of opera’s most famous melodies, “Rigoletto” is the story of a daughter abducted, a father outraged and a potent curse fulfilled. 2 p.m., $75-$95, Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787 or pacboxoffice@unlv. edu. Ranger Chat — Water Safety and You: Learn proper life jacket usage and tips to stay safe on the lake. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., free, Lake Mead Recreation Area Visitor Center, 10 Lakeshore Road, 702-293-8990. Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association Core Balance Derby – Classic/Challenge Cutting and Western Gift Expo: Witness one of the world’s fastest-growing equine sporting events that showcases the strength, elegance and athleticism of the horses. 8 a.m., free, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-797-8005, southpointarena.com or pccha.com *Also: Through June 18 Yoga at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park: Instructors lead classes for all ability levels on grassy fields. Bring your own mat. 6 p.m., $9-pervehicle entry to park, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada Highway 159, 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov. *Also: June 17

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Lunch & Learn — I don’t have brain disease, so what is causing my memory loss?: Join Dr. Dylan Wint for a discussion of some of the things that might make it harder for your brain to operate efficiently. Noon-1 p.m., free, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-271.9563 or louruvosocialserv@ccf.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Boulder Blues with John Németh: Enjoy music from a nominee for B.B. King Entertainer of the Year. For those 21 and older. 6 p.m., $5, Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway, stationcasinosevents.com. Livin’ in the City downtown residential fair: Check out apartments, townhomes, lofts and condominiums and get information about amenities, museums, attractions and nightlife in downtown Las Vegas. End the day with a mixer hosted by the Ogden and Juhl (RSVP required by emailing rsvp@ffwpr.com). 11 a.m.-7 p.m., free, Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., nevada.uli.org/event/ livin-city-downtown-residential-fairmixer.

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14th annual Senior Idol Showcase: Seniors selected from auditions will showcase their talents in individual and group dance, vocals, comedy and musical instrument performance. 3 p.m., $5, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 Brush St., 702-229-6454.

Ranger Program — Camping 101: Learn how to use essential camping gear and how to get the most out of any camping experience. 3-5 p.m., free, Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Blvd., 702-293-8990.

Drive + Dive-In Movie Night: Guests age 21 and older can lounge by or in the pool while watching “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on the big screen. Topgolf Las Vegas, 4627 Koval Lane, topgolf.com/lasvegas.

Downtown3rd: Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 300 E. Stewart Ave., facebook.com/pages/ Downtown-3rd-Farmers-Market/930586090361542. Fresh52: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tivoli Village; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Inspirada, Solista Park, 2000 Via Firenze in Henderson; Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 9480 S. Eastern Ave.; fresh52.com. Henderson Farmers Markets: Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 240 S. Water St.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 200 S. Green Valley Parkway; facebook.com/Henderson-FarmersMarket-Nevada-591107304365347. Las Vegas Farmers Markets: Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m., Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.; Thursdays, 2-6 p.m., 10401 Gardens Park Drive; first and third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 9100 Tule Springs Road, lasvegasfarmersmarket.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Founder’s Day: For 8 News Now’s “Day of Caring” community event, drop off new or gently used sporting goods items and musical equipment at the station. All collected items will be donated to After-School All-Stars Las Vegas, which serves more than 6,500 Clark County students at 15 area elementary and middle schools by providing free programs that help at-risk children succeed. 6:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., free, Channel 8, 3228 Channel 8 Drive, lasvegasnow.com. “Move – Beyond – Live on Tour”: Julianne and Derek Hough perform in a stage production inspired by earth, wind, fire and water. 7:30 p.m., $39.50-$125, Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000 or thesmithcenter. com. Art and Culture Day at the Barrick Museum: Discover new ways to appreciate art as a viewer and a makerby viewing summer art exhibitions and participating workshops. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-8953381, unlv.edu/barrickmuseum or barrick.museum@unlv.edu. Justin Moore with special guest Midland: The platinum-selling country entertainer is accompanied by Midland, a trio of friends based in Dripping Springs, Texas, that embodies 1970s California country. 7 p.m., $40, Sandbar Poolside Stage at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., stationcasinosevents.com. Seminar — Analysis of functional

MRI data: The Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine and Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health offer a seminar presented by Dietmar Cordes, Ph.D., director of the brain imaging program. 4-5 p.m., free, Science and Engineering Building room 1311 at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-1297 or nipm@unlv.edu. Ward 4 Classic Movie in the Park: Enjoy “American Graffiti,” a comingof-age film about a group of teenagers and their adventures on their last summer night before college. Parental discretion advised. Free popcorn and water while supplies last. Bring low chairs or blankets. 7 p.m., free, Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way, 702-229-2524. Dive-In Movie: Watch “The Secret Life of Pets” while you float in the wave pool. Sundown, free with park admission, Wet ’N’ Wild Las Vegas, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, 702-8307975, wetnwildlasvegas.com or info@ wetnwildlasvegas.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17 DjangoVegas!: This festival celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt and other gypsy jazz musicians. 6-9 p.m., $20, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., 702-229-2787 or lasvegasnevada. gov/djangovegas. Cohorts vs. Cancer: Celebrate life and give back to the community through this fundraising dinner. 6-9:30 p.m., $100, Nora’s Italian Cuisine, 5780 W. Flamingo Road, http://bit.ly/2surCjt.

LIFE The Art of Rap Festival: Following Ice-T’s 2012 documentary “Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap,” the festival has played to massive crowds across the country. Party with performances by Ice-T, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Onyx, DJ Chuck Chillout and Lovebug Starski. 8 p.m., $10 and up, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St., 800-7453000 or dlvec.com. Juneteenth: Enjoy music, re-enactments and more in celebration of 152 years of independence. 4-8 p.m., $5 for ages 18 and older/free for those under 17, alumni building at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, iamglob@aol.com. Juneteenth culture and history lecture and Q&A session: Malcolm Adams, the founder, owner and president of Totown Communications Group Japan, will present “A Retrospective: The state of America as it relates to the descendants of slaves from the perspective of an international foreign correspondent who has been in self-imposed exile in Japan for more than 40 years.” 1-3 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Library Conference Room, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3989 or njof.org. Jazz in the Park: Bring picnic baskets, blankets and low-back chairs and enjoy a concert. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. 6:30 p.m., free, Clark

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County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 702-455-8200 or clarkcountynv.gov/parks. Music of the Era: Join the Nevada Old Time Fiddlers for a live performance that will include famous pioneer songs. 11 a.m.-noon, $1 for ages 13 and older/free for ages 12 and younger, Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave., parks.nv. gov/events. Ranger Program — Become a Junior Ranger: Learn about ranger jobs such as search-and-rescue and bat biologists. 11 a.m.-noon, free, Searchlight Library, 200 Michael Wendell Way, 702-293-8970.

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Bit of the action Bitcoin’s value surging, but local acceptance of the currency remains sluggish By Rob Miech | Special to VEGAS INC

Outside a 76 station on West Charleston Boulevard on a recent Friday afternoon, John Syntax takes a drag off of a Parliament cigarette and waits … and waits ... for five $100 bills to emerge at the bitcoin ATM, or BTM, inside. He’s been here nearly an hour. ¶ A network that supposedly cranked up its processing speed in 2015, when it was seven bitcoin, Continued on page 53

$200M Amount AT&T has invested in Las Vegas networks over the past three years. In 2016, AT&T made more than 775 wireless network upgrades in the area, the company said.

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GROUP PUBLISHER Gordon Prouty ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Breen Nolan

NOTEWORTHY STORIES

47 48 56 Q&A WITH JAMES SPRINGER

The owner of Tennis WerX offers his ideas on how to improve education in Southern Nevada, the ripple effect of drugs in the community and the importance of knowing that no matter your struggle, you are not alone. THE NOTES Giving, P46

MEET SOFRITO RICO AUTHENTIC PUERTO RICAN CUISINE Susanette Sandoval wasn’t ready for the success her Puerto Rican restaurant enjoyed when it opened in 2015. She and her husband, Jason, had to learn along the way, but their efforts have paid off. TALKING POINTS Companies can’t bank on good ideas alone, P49

DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION

A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Conventions, P52 Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Accounting firms, P60

EDITORIAL EDITOR Erin Ryan (erin.ryan@gmgvegas.com) MANAGING EDITOR Dave Mondt (dave.mondt@gmgvegas.com) ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR/SPORTS AND DIGITAL Ray Brewer (ray.brewer@gmgvegas.com) STAFF WRITERS Mick Akers, April Corbin, Yvonne Gonzalez, Jesse Granger, Chris Kudialis, Thomas Moore, Cy Ryan, Camalot Todd, Ricardo Torres-Cortez COPY DESK CHIEF John Taylor GENERAL EDITOR Paul Szydelko ASSISTANT GENERAL EDITOR Adam Candee COPY EDITOR Christian Bertolaccini SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS EDITOR Craig Peterson RESEARCHER Jamie Gentner EDITORIAL CARTOONIST Mike Smith LIBRARY SERVICES SPECIALIST Rebecca Clifford-Cruz OFFICE COORDINATOR Nadine Guy

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OUR TAKE: REGARDLESS OF OTHER AMENITIES, CASINO SUCCESS REMAINS PARAMOUNT FOR LAS VEGAS RESORTS It’s easy to overstate the importance of a trend to the future of an industry, especially one as singular as Nevada’s gaming business. Through the years, the industry has often changed how it positions its product, with some attempts being more successful than others. Ever willing to try on a new outfit, Las Vegas casinos have housed cowboy boots and sawdust, tuxedos and maître d’s, velour pantsuits and slots, and lately, sexy cocktail dresses and DJs. So making definitive statements about what’s next, even when the numbers back them up, can be riskier than counting on baccarat holds. It’s true, gaming now makes up a smaller

percentage of the revenue for Strip resorts. But as SLS Las Vegas and the Cosmopolitan show, casinos still need players for their larger venues to be successful. Positioned as a fashionable resort with hip music and food, the Cosmopolitan recently invested in luxurious gambling parlors and new hotel suites to attract high-rollers. After the recent sale of the SLS — also marketing itself as a hip joint with foodie restaurants — gaming observers suggested a reboot of the casino floor could help the bottom line (see Page 50 for more). So whatever the revenue mix is at any point, it seems resorts cannot live on bread alone. Even if it’s artisan bread. — THOMAS MOORE

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Four attorneys from Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie were recognized for pro bono service in polsenberg blakley 2016 by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. Partner Dan Polsenberg and associates Brian Blakley and smith jorgensen Abraham Smith were inducted into the prestigious 100+ Hour Club for their pro bono contributions on LACSN matters. Partner J. Christopher Jorgensen was recognized as having contributed 50+ hours on matters referred through the LACSN in 2016. Roseman University of Health Sciences received a $10,000 grant from the Sapphire Foundation for Prostate Cancer to support research being conducted by Dr. Oscar Goodman Jr. Bank of America donated $208,000 to 20 nonprofits working to increase access to basic necessities such as hunger relief and emergency shelter. The recipients were: Three Square Food Bank, Help of Southern Nevada, American Red Cross – Southern Nevada, St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation, Blind Center of Nevada, Boys Town Nevada, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, Lutheran Social Services of Nevada, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, The Shade Tree, Special Olympics Northern California & Nevada, The Huntridge Teen Clinic, Nevada Homeless Alliance, Create A Change Now, Nevada Paralyzed Veterans of America, YMCA of Southern Nevada and Baby’s Bounty. America First Credit Union donated $10,000 worth of turkeys to Operation Warmheart and families at Creech and Nellis Air Force bases. NV Energy donated 600 stuffed animals to Las Vegas Metro Police. Officers give the toys to children in times of crisis. Walgreens donated $104,294 to HELP of Southern Nevada for toys, bicycles and gift cards for more than 5,000 families and 10,000 children. The Neon Museum received $425,000 from the Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial. It will be used to help expand the museum by purchasing nearby land. The money came from revenue generated from the Nevada Centennial license plate. The Nevada Mining Association donated a Lego wall and toys to the McCaw STEAM Academy. The Lego wall is 80 inches by 80 inches and will be the centerpiece of the McCaw School of Mines’ Makerspace Lab. Eastside Cannery donated 100 turkeys to Whitney Elementary. HELP of Southern Nevada distributed toys received from the 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan & The Morning Zoo Toy Drive to more than 3,000 families and more than 8,000 children. Toys also were distributed to 65 other agencies, assisting more than 24,000 children. In conjunction with the drive, Naqvi Injury Law donated 1,000 bicycle helmets and 100 bicycles.

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Students at Southern Highlands Preparatory School in Las Vegas collected more than 1,000 nonperishable food items during a schoolwide food drive that benefited the Veterans Village Food Pantry. Representatives from Las Vegas Hospitality Association delivered more than 300 bags of cheer to children in need during the holiday season. Bags had shoes, socks, coats, blankets, gloves, hats, clothes as well as toys, games, books and snacks. Tronox, a Henderson manufacturing plant, donated $2,000 to benefit students in the coding and robotics program at Pinecrest Academy. Wyndham Vacation Ownership donated clothing, toys, bikes and scooters to more than 500 children at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School through a “Giving Tree” service project.

The Frank L. Stile Foundation hosted a carnival and donated 500,000 meals to Feeding America, and money and toys to Three Square, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, and The Shade Tree Foundation. (COURTESY PHOTO)

Ballard Spahr donated $10,000 to Nevada Legal Services to help the organization with its $10 million capital campaign for a new facility. Nevada Legal Services is a nonprofit which provides free legal services to low-income Nevadans. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation donated more than $56,000 worth of life-saving equipment to North Las Vegas Fire Department and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. Walker Furniture donated housefuls of furniture to Debra Holt and Delia De La Hoya. Holt was raising her granddaughter in an apartment with no furniture. De La Hoya is unable to work, and her house had no furniture for her and her children. Cox Charities donated $25,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. Findlay Automotive Group donated $6,300 to Easterseals Nevada. The money will be used to purchase and install a new engine for a service van. The Allstate Foundation, led by the volunteer efforts of agency owner Elisa Conner of Henderson, donated $33,000 to Safe Nest. Conner is the 2016 Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Flame Award. The award comes with a $10,000 grant to Safe Nest. The Allstate Foundation contributed an additional $23,000 to Safe Nest — $1,000 for each Allstate agency owner volunteer in Conner’s effort — as part of the Foundation’s Helping Hands in the Community grants. Safe Nest will use the award money to create a playground. William S. Boyd School of Law student Beatriz Aguirre was awarded the Waldo De Castroverde Immigration Scholarship. The $2,000 scholarship was donated by De Castroverde Law Group. Snell & Wilmer committed aguirre $62,000 to United Way of Southern Nevada’s Neighborhood Network in a three-year grant. Through the grant, children will receive a quality early education in their neighborhood and caregivers will receive workforce development and training. The Napoli Group organized a toy drive that collected more than 2,000 toys, bikes and clothing items for the Clark County Department of Family Services and Child Haven. The Las Vegas office of Holland & Hart celebrated its 10th anniversary by performing 10 acts of kindness: n Feeding 10 families at the Ronald McDonald House whose children were in the hospital for urgent care n Donating 75 Halloween costumes to families at The Shade Tree and hosting a Halloween festival at Op-

Fremont Street Experience donated $17,636 to Opportunity Village. The money came from a SlotZilla Charity Challenge. (COURTESY PHOTO)

portunity Village’s HallOVeen festival n Volunteering 15 hours to help end poverty in Las Vegas n Donating 1,700 pounds of food to Three Square Food Bank n Helping pack 12,000 pounds of food at Three Square to ensure children on free or reduced lunch programs receive three meals per day n Sponsoring a tree at Opportunity Village to help teach people with special needs vocational skills n Purchasing 400 Christmas presents so approximately 144 children in CASA had wrapped gifts on Christmas Day n Sponsoring three families through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program by choosing an ornament listing a family member’s gift wish n

Planned volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity

n Organized and participated with community partners in Nevada’s first population health conference that provided training to encourage the organization and operation of Medical Legal Partnerships in Nevada.

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Tennis coach: ‘We are all in the struggle’ James Springer owns Tennis WerX, which prepares players from any skill level for tournament-level competition. He has been coaching tennis for 30 years and says his approach is to give students tools to succeed in life, beginning with skills learned on the court. What is the best business advice you’ve received? You get so much of both good and poor advice along the way. Probably the best was “start.” Start with one client. Start with one new employee. Start with one building. All of the dreams and difficulties of business come after you start. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? Well, I do absolutely love Southern Nevada. We are incredibly spoiled here — parks, the weather, first-class entertainment. Something that needs improvement is schooling. I would create a mini-curriculum inspired by one group created from high school students, another created by 20-something young men and women both in and out of college, and an older group of parents and entrepreneurs. This curriculum would consist of courses that they believe kids need to survive well in today’s culture. I’d also add a few more practical courses, such as engine building and etiquette. The system in place fails our leaders of tomorrow, and it ties the hands of all the amazing individuals who chose to become teachers. There are teachers out there getting it done right now. I have hundreds of friends who teach, and I see the product; their kids love and respect them. What do you see as the biggest issue facing Southern Nevada or its residents? Drugs. This is a problem everywhere, not just an issue in Southern Nevada. A majority of other issues stem from this problem. Imagine if we addressed the drug problem harder than any other city, not with the police or any form of law, but with education and care. Inform kids about what is in the drugs, what they do to your body, who are the drug pushers are and why they push them — and where to turn when peers attempt to pull you in. The possibilities are endless. What has been your most exciting professional project? The branding of Tennis WerX. It’s downright fun. Our clothing products

James Springer teaches private, semiprivate and group tennis classes. (mikayla whitmore/Staff)

are done in-house, so we can get silly with uniforms and nicknames on the students’ shirts, like “2MIN. FLAT.” Our kids love the logo, and they wear it everywhere. Our parents even sport it on their vehicles. What’s your favorite place to have fun in Las Vegas? All five mountains on the perimeter of the city. I enjoy going there with my rescue dogs, Dynamite, Casino, Maxx and Kidd — they love the hills, but Mount Charleston is by far the best. Describe your management style. Learning. Putting in administrative technology is the only way to expand. Infinitely learning systematic ways to operate while never losing touch with the individual customer. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? We will see. I sold one Tennis WerX facility, however we are going to build many more. The public is in need of all different kinds of programs beyond tennis, and the goal is to serve

the public. As far as my own spirit, just mentally stay super-healthy and in touch with the public and continue to help wherever I can. What is your dream job outside of tennis? To be an entrepreneur. I’ve always wanted to be in the mix. Also, I enjoy being around things that are aesthetically beautiful. I consider myself an artist in general, and playing the drums is my passion. Whom do you admire? Any humanitarian or leader in the community making actual progress toward a better culture. L. Ron Hubbard is one of those individuals who stands out to me. What is your funniest or most embarrassing story on the court? When children start talking about butts or inappropriate stuff. They get in those phases, then it’s hard not to laugh out loud. I remember when I was a kid how I made the same mis-

takes. Kids are crazy. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Seek education. Not school — education. If I would have known there was a difference, I would’ve spoiled myself with education. Additionally, if I’ve ever harmed someone with my communication, I would take back every word. What is something that people might not know about you? I don’t have a television. I gave it up about seven years ago, and it adds to a higher quality of life. Anything else you want to say? Don’t think if you’re struggling that you’re alone. You’re not. We are all in the struggle — the rich man and the homeless, the Canadian and the man in Tanzania, the woman, child, pastor — we are all here in the struggle. Keep looking and asking for help. I accomplished nothing on my own and had help all along the way. If one man won’t help, ask another.

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$1 million Amount bid on a chance to have lunch with billionaire Warren Buffett. The bid was placed within two minutes of the auction going online. Proceeds benefit Glide, a San Francisco charity that helps the homeless and impoverished, and Buffett has raised $23.6 million in 17 years of doing the auctions.

$1,000 Price per share of Amazon stock on May 30, the first time the company eclipsed the four-digit mark. It brought Amazon’s market value to about $478 billion — double the value of Walmart and 15 times larger than Target.

85 percent Share of the pizza cheese market owned by billionaire James Leprino, whose Leprino Foods provides cheese to Pizza Hut, Papa John’s and Dominos.

$600 million Amount Daniel Schlicksup could potentially receive for tipping off the IRS about alleged tax evasion by construction equipment maker Caterpillar. It would make him the highestpaid whistle-blower of all time. Caterpillar faces a $2 billion bill and possible criminal charges.

25 Number of major companies, including Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Unilever and Morgan Stanley, that signed a letter imploring President Donald Trump not to exit the 2015 Paris climate accord.

1 Number of hours it takes to fully charge the Hyundai Elec City, a new fully electric bus with a 180-mile range that is expected to debut next year in South Korea.

Susanette Sandoval owns Sofrito Rico Authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine, using the recipes and cooking methods she learned from her grandmother, growing up in Puerto Rico. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

Demand put her dream on fast track Tell us about your roots and what prompted you to open Sofrito Rico.

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People love to dine out here. Address: 5201 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas The other benefits are the many I was born and raised in Carolina, Phone: 702-822-6220 big events, conventions and atPuerto Rico. I moved to Las Vegas Email: susanette@sofritorico.com tractions that draw visitors from when I was 16 and have been livHours of operation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. around the world. This has been a ing here for the past 12 years. When Monday through Saturday; huge benefit for Sofrito Rico, and I was a young girl, I always helped 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday has also helped with marketing my grandmother cook. The recipes Owned/operated by: outside of Las Vegas. We get many and methods I use today are the Susanette and Jason Sandoval In business since: 2015 requests from customers to expand ones I learned from her. I give her to other cities. all the credit for inspiring me and teaching me how to cook the food of my native island. Would you consider expanding to other cities? Opening a Puerto Rican restaurant was always a dream We definitely want to, but we want to take our time of mine, because I love cooking. When I met my husband, and not rush into anything, because we are still learnI would cook for him and he loved my food. He said we ing the restaurant business. Our main priority is focusshould open a restaurant. This was a dream of mine, but I ing on our current location, and we are looking to open didn’t see it happening so soon. a larger location on the south end of the valley. Our next We came up with a plan to start off small by doing outlocation will have a full bar and live entertainment on side events to build a customer base and get our name weekends. out there. Quickly, after doing events, the demand was When we do expand outside of Las Vegas, we would there to open a restaurant. like to open a restaurant in San Diego first. We visit there frequently and love the city. My husband was stationed there when he was in the Marines and is familiar with Who are your customers? the city. We think it’s important to know the city we are Our customers vary from different ethnic backgrounds expanding to. and age groups, but we are thankful to have a lot of support from the Puerto Rican community. Our customers travel from all over the valley and the surrounding areas. What obstacles has your business overcome? We also get a lot of customers who have never experiThe biggest obstacle we have had to overcome is the enced Puerto Rican cuisine and are curious to try it. growth of our business in such a short time. The main obstacles with growing too fast are keeping up with the food demand and putting together a strong What is your most popular dish? team to handle the demand. Overcoming these obstacles We have many popular dishes, but I’d say the most popuwas never easy, but we adapted and overcame everything lar main dishes are the pernil roasted pork and churrasco along the way. skirt steak that comes with our signature chimichurri sauce.

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On Mick Akers’ lasvegassun.com story “A-Tech in a class by itself: Magnet school models exciting possibilities for public education in Nevada”: Want to find a successful school? Find one that has self-contained classrooms in grades 3-5, performs highly and cannot pick and choose its students. — RH23 On Mick Akers’ lasvegassun.com story “With stadium elsewhere, UNLV has plans for 42 acres near campus”: They should make it a parking lot, charge $5 a day to undercut the Strip resorts and the airport, and offer a shuttle service. If they could cover the parking spots with solar panels, they can sell electricity and offer covered parking. — DeDondeEs On Adam Candee’s lasvegassun.com story “Parking study: Raiders stadium site holds only 15 percent of required spaces”: As in other cities, people can take coaches from locations around the valley. — Richard Garnett On Thomas Moore’s lasvegassun. com story “Gaming experts on how SLS can succeed on the north Strip”: Changing the name back to the Sahara, or to almost anything, would be a big improvement over a name that sounds like a German sedan. — EppurSi

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guest column: wonderful and beneficial but still look bad e’ve all heard the expresMayur Ramgir to consumers. Remember the Segway, the sion “innovate or die.” But two-wheeled electric vehicle for scooting there are endless examples down city sidewalks? As nifty as it was, the of companies that made Segway never took off. There were several cutting-edge ideas a priority, yet their reasons, but one of those was that in a time of obesity worcan’t-miss products — and sometimes the businesses themries, health-conscious people didn’t want to be viewed as selves — died untimely deaths anyway. lazy by riding a device that eliminated the need for walking. People often don’t realize that a product can be smart and work well but still fail when it hits the marketplace. n Disregarding social norms. A product will fail if Don’t get me wrong: Businesses that encourage employees it makes people feel uncomfortable. A good example is to innovate have the right idea, but they can’t assume their Google Glass, the head-mounted computer system that breakthroughs will succeed on merit alone. The developarrived with a huge splash in 2012 and then bellyflopped. ment process must take even the tiniest possible customer Turns out, the possibility that someone could discreetly pushback into consideration. take photos or videos of you during a private moment Mistakes companies make include: — even in a public restroom — was too creepy. And the product was banned from venues that didn’t want any n Not caring about price. Many innovative companies recording going on, including movie theaters, private clubs neglect to do a cost-benefit analysis from the customer’s and casinos. point of view. Even if a product has more benefits than Innovators need to think of their ideas like a piece of a what is currently on the market, people won’t buy it if the puzzle that has to be just the right shape, on all sides, to fit price is too high. For example, a thermostat with built-in into people’s lives. Wi-Fi that can be programmed remotely and saves energy In sum, if your idea is too expensive, tone-deaf to conis fantastic. But if it costs $300, and you can get a programsumer behavior or makes the user or others feel uncommable thermostat with fewer bells and whistles for less fortable, it may never than $50, the cussucceed. tomer base could be Mayur Ramgir is limited. Innovators need to think of their ideas like a piece of a puzzle that president and CEO of n Ignoring ophas to be just the right shape, on all sides, to fit into people’s lives. Zonopact Inc. tics. An idea may be

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Gaming experts weigh in on how SLS can succeed on the northern end of the Strip By thomas moore Staff Writer

Intense speculation has surrounded SLS, the Strip resort purchased last month by Alex Meruelo and Meruelo Group, since it opened in 2014. The casino, a renovation of the old Sahara, was the last new resort to open on the Strip since the Cosmopolitan first welcomed guests in 2010 (Lucky Dragon, which opened last year, sits west of the Strip, half a block from Interstate 15). Like the Cosmopolitan, SLS positioned itself as a casino for the hip, but some observers questioned if it would succeed given its location. Because it is surrounded by vacant lots and unfinished resorts, there’s not much pedestrian traffic near SLS. Unlike resorts in busier sections of the Strip, few tourists are likely to visit SLS on a whim. Initial results were not good. In 2015, after which the casino stopped publicly announcing financial results, SLS reported a net loss of $122.7 million for the first nine months of the year. Management did some tweaking — ditching the buffet, adding live music, changing leadership and entering into a partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide (which afterward merged with Marriott) to bring the W hotel brand to one of SLS’s hotel towers. With no financials to examine, there’s no way for anyone outside the company to know if the changes worked. That Stockbridge/SBE Investment (which owns the SLS via subsidiary SB Gaming) sold the property may be some indication. Now, speculation turns to what’s in store now that Meruelo Group owns SLS. The new owners aren’t revealing any plans. Andrew Diss, director of government affairs for the Grand Sierra, the Reno resort also owned by Meruelo, said they would start in-depth due diligence and planning once Nevada gaming regulators OK the deal. He did say, however, that SLS’s location was not discouraging. “We welcome it,” Diss said. “The increasing development and revitalizing of the north end of the Strip is something a lot of people have been waiting on, and we want to be a part of that re-

Fireworks explode during the grand opening of SLS Las Vegas, formerly the Sahara, on Aug. 23, 2014. The resort was sold last month to the Meruelo Group. (steve marcus/staff file)

“The increasing development and revitalizing of the north end of the Strip is something a lot of people have been waiting on, and we want to be a part of that resurgence on that end.” — Andrew Diss, director of government affairs for the Grand Sierra, which is owned by the same group that purchased SLS Las Vegas

surgence on that end. People feel like there’s this empty gap when they leave Las Vegas Boulevard South and we want to be part of the resurgence along with Resorts World, Lucky Dragon and (Las Vegas) Convention Center.” To get a feel for what might happen, VEGAS INC spoke to several industry experts and observers to get their take on the property and what approach might work. The real estate pro Michael Parks is a senior vice president at real estate firm CBRE and part of the company’s global gaming group, which specializes in casino real estate transactions. He helped broker the initial sale of the SLS property (when it was still the Sahara) from Northern Trust and Gordon Gaming to Stockbridge. As is expected of a real estate executive, Parks cited the positive aspects of SLS’s location and thinks playing to those strengths might be a good strategy. “How to make it a success is more of an operations question than a real estate question, but the property is

a good piece of real estate,” he said. “Because it’s on the north end of the Strip, it has great access from Sahara to Interstate 15. “It’s also got the monorail stop there, which provides access to the rest of the Strip and, most importantly, to the convention center. Taking advantage of the monorail stop and figuring out how to take advantage of meeting space at the property would be a good idea.” The casino academic Anthony Lucas is a professor of gaming at UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration and has worked for Harvey’s Resort, Harrah’s, MGM Grand and Palace Station. Lucas said he had always liked the nongaming aspects of SLS. “It’s competitive, interesting and compelling,” he said. But he said the new management would have to address the two major prerequisites for success on the Strip: slots and hotel operations. “They don’t have amenities like (MGM Resorts International) and some of the bigger operators of inte-

grated resorts, so they don’t get all the cash flow contributions from all the nongaming amenities. They’re not operating at that level. So they need to be strong in hotel operations and slots.” The slot aspect may be attainable given the new ownership’s experience operating the Grand Sierra in Reno, he says, but the hotel side could be a challenge. “Occupancy is one thing, but occupancy at a competitive average daily room rate is another. In other words, if you play the game, you can get occupancy up by dropping the room rate but that doesn’t get you where you need to go.” One way to get that better room rate is to appeal to convention customers, who are less price-sensitive than other Las Vegas visitors, he says. “Meetings and conventions are also super-critical on the Strip,” he said. “It helps you get your average room rate higher. You’ve got to have sufficient meeting space, so they’ve got to get that business right as well.” The analysts John DeCree is the director and head of research for Union Gaming Group and spent 10 years in capital markets researching the gaming industry. “What that property is missing is a strong base of casino customers,” DeCree said. Emphasizing the locals market might be one way to get that business, he said. “As far as it relates to locals, a single asset like SLS, which doesn’t have any other assets in the market, may find it difficult to compete with companies like Red Rock or Boyd, which have strong player databases. Focusing on how to get casino customers into that building would be key to turning it around.” But, DeCree says, it has been done before by another Strip property, if not in that exact manner. “It was something the Cosmo was able to do over the past couple of years,” he said. “It was able to ramp up its casino business.”

nnn Christopher Jones is the director of equity research and covers the gaming industry for the Buckingham Research Group. He says the experience oper-

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ating the Grand Sierra in Reno may be valuable. “The attempt by the original SLS owners to appeal to California driving customers — that strategy didn’t really work. When you talk about Reno, it’s certainly a more spread-out market and slightly more promotional. There’s a mix of locals and out-of-town customers from California,” he said. “So they are probably a little more used to that sort of environment, instead of expecting a constant flow of California driving traffic to do the trick,” he said. Jones said one other recently discussed change to the casino might also help. “I agree with some that probably changing the name (might make a difference),” he said. “I heard that they might change it back to the Sahara. That makes more sense if you’re trying to attract more locals and older Las Vegas business.” nnn Ken Adams is the executive editor of the gaming business website CDC Gaming Reports. He also is the publisher of the Nevada Gaming Almanac, as well as several other gaming industry newsletters and publications. If the SLS needs a mix of locals and tourists to survive, Adams says the Meruelo Group’s Reno experience would prove useful. That’s because the gaming market in Reno relies far more on a mix of locals and tourists than the Strip does. Even the SLS’s isolated location matches the new owner’s experience with the Grand Sierra, which is away from Reno’s downtown corridor or any other casinos. “They seem to be comfortable with that sort of isolation and operating a large piece of property,” Adams said. nnn Anthony Curtis runs the gambling consumer blog Las Vegas Advisor. Curtis also expects that the new operators may try to appeal to value-oriented customers, something he saw when he visited the Grand Sierra. “I would assume that because they run the joint in Reno, and that’s very similar to a locals Vegas place or a downtown Vegas place, that they’re going to go that route, a value route,” Curtis said. “They’re going to use the tactics that work for them in their home market. And this is a good thing for the consumer,” he added. “What it will do to the higher-end restaurants in the SLS, that’s what everyone’s asking. But places tend to stick with what they know, and the place in Reno is not a high-end place.”

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Why some slot machine themes just don’t work By thomas moore Staff Writer

You would think it would be a sure-fire hit in Las Vegas: a slot machine with a Frank Sinatra theme. It was unveiled in 2001 when then-Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, along with Sinatra’s daughter, Tina, made Dec. 12 Frank Sinatra Day. But sometimes, what seems like a great slot theme just doesn’t pan out, industry experts say. “A theme game like Frank Sinatra?” says Steve Walther, senior director of marketing and product management for Konami Gaming. “How much more Vegas can you get than a Sinatra machine? And it did poorly. It’s really a shame. The music was good, but people just didn’t identify with the game.” There are a variety of reasons why some slot themes using celebrities with ties to Las Vegas just don’t catch on, says Brooke Dunn, who directed marketing at the Las Vegas Hilton, managed slot operations at the Reno Hilton and was vice president of marketing for Shuffle Master. “Sinatra and Elvis looked like naturals,” Dunn said. “So did Elizabeth Taylor, but it just didn’t seem to work.” In cases where the actual play of the game matches the theme, Dunn says, a theme can be successful. He noted that the “Sex and the City” game’s bonus rounds involved shopping for dresses, shoes and diamonds. “ ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is also a good example,” Dunn said. “That game always had something outstanding that would bring you back, whether it was flying monkeys or Glinda the Good Witch in the bonus rounds.” “Sex and the City” and the “The Wizard of Oz” aren’t the only successful themes. Dunn named “Wheel of Fortune” as one of the most successful games ever. And “The Walking Dead” seems to be breaking across demographic boundaries and ap-

A zombie looks on as people try the “Walking Dead” slot machine during the 2013 G2E convention. While that theme has proven popular, seemingly sure-fire themes for slot machines, such as Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, have frequently not resonated with players, gaming experts say. (steve marcus/staff file)

pealing to older and younger players alike, he said. Those kinds of fun features and good game play keep players coming back, Dunn said. “To me it’s all about the game play, and the theme is secondary.” Olaf Vancura, vice president of game development for slot maker Mikohn Gaming (which eventually became part of IGT) and other gaming companies, said game play was paramount. To be successful, a slot machine must offer players entertainment and escape, Vancura said. If it doesn’t, no theme will save it, he added. “To take a brand and put it on a slot because the brand is strong, I would argue, is a mistake, and that game will ultimately not make it,” he said. “The reason is the slot machine. Every time someone makes a wager of a dollar on a slot, we’re taking 10 to 12 cents from the player (the hold percentage). So, that means every time a player spins, he is in essence reinvesting in that game.” When he worked at Shuffle Master, Dunn said a big reason for using a theme was to prevent other companies from copying

some unique feature of the game. When features are couched in images from a licensed theme, other slot manufacturers can’t use the images without a licensing agreement with the owner of the themes, the celebrities or media companies. The other, more obvious reason for using themes, Dunn said, was to get players to try the game in the first place. And some themes, despite being known worldwide, couldn’t get the job done. “ ‘Gone with the Wind’ was the No. 1 movie of all time, and it didn’t make a good game,” he said. “The theme didn’t translate well. Both ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘The Godfather’ were slot machines that didn’t work.” Dunn said other themes that didn’t perform well include: n Superman: “He flew across the screen, but game play didn’t take advantage of it.” n Batman, both “The Dark Knight” and the campy TV version. “Both struggled.” n John Wayne: “Just didn’t work.” n And, sadly, a Monkeesthemed slot machine. “It didn’t work. It was terrible.”

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Raiders name Las Vegas TV, radio partners By adam candee Staff Writer

Finding Raiders games on local TV and radio became a bit easier recently with the announcement of local partners for games and team programming. Starting this season, Raiders preseason games will air on TV via Fox 5, which acquired exclusive TV rights to broadcast Raiders preseason games from 2017 through 2019. Fox 5 also will air the “Silver and Black Show,” a weekly program featuring player and coach interviews, and in-depth features. Regular-season games will continue to air through the NFL’s national TV contracts with CBS, Fox, ESPN and NFL Network. The Raiders also signed a two-year contract with Beasley Media Group as the team’s flagship radio station in Las Vegas. Raiders preseason and regular-season games will be broadcast on 102.7FM and 720-AM. The agreement with Beasley Media Group was negotiated by Compass Media Networks, which exclusively manages, produces and distributes all Raiders audio broadcasts. One of the more interesting aspects of Raiders preseason TV telecasts is the team’s use of veteran broadcaster Beth Mowins for play-by-play. Mowins will become the first woman to call a Monday Night Football game this season, handling playby-play for the second half of the opening weekend doubleheader on ESPN. Former Raider and NFL executive Matt Millen works Raiders preseason games as color analyst. Greg Papa, the voice of the Raiders, will team with former Raiders head coach Tom Flores to call games on radio. Former Raiders offensive lineman Lincoln Kennedy will provide sideline analysis. Oakland’s preseason slate begins Aug. 12 at Arizona. The Raiders then host the Los Angeles Rams on Aug. 19 before traveling to Dallas on Aug. 26. The preseason schedule concludes with an Aug. 31 visit from Seattle. The Raiders are scheduled to move from Oakland to Las Vegas for the 2020 season.

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Report outlines steps to revive Yucca Mountain repository By yvonne gonzalez Staff Writer

CARSON CITY — Federal officials say restarting the Yucca Mountain repository project would require rebuilding capacity at the Department of Energy, among other steps, according to a report recently made public. The U.S. Government Accountability Office says a variety of factors could affect the amount of time it would take to resume and finish the licensing process for the proposed repository. “The GAO report confirms the colossal waste of taxpayer resources and time it would take to revive this dead and doomed project,“ U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., said in a statement. Titus and all but one other member of Nevada’s delegation in Congress have signed onto the Nuclear Waste Informed Consent Act, a measure to require repository approval from affected state, local and tribal governments. “Nevada is not the nation’s dumping ground for nuclear waste,” Titus said. “We did not create this waste and should not have it shoved down our throats.” The report identified four key steps to resume the licensing process. First, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission would need to be directed to restart the effort so officials could estimate a timeline and funding needs. Project offices then would need to be re-created in the Department of Energy, NRC and other agencies. This also includes rounding up experts and possibly updating key documents needed for the licensing process. “Because of the volume and complexity of information, former DOE witnesses contacted by GAO generally estimated that it could take a new expert at least a year to prepare to serve as a DOE witness — about twice as long as the former witnesses said they would need themselves,” the report said. Final steps would include a decision from the commission to authorize or deny construction of the repository. Robert Halstead, executive director of the Nevada governor’s Agency for Nuclear Projects, says the report lets the Department of Energy off the hook when it comes to possible expenses.

According to the report, energy officials have not estimated how much it would cost to restart the licensing process. Halstead said past estimates have led his agency to project the price tag at $2 billion or more. “We would agree with many of the findings reported by GAO, especially regarding the technical and legal challenges that DOE will face if the full legally mandated NRC proceeding resumes,” Halstead said. Halstead also said the report made an important point about Nevada’s pending legal challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency’s groundwater standards and commission regulations. The report said regulatory commission staff assumed the EPA and NRC’s standards for Yucca Mountain were legally valid. If any of these standards were struck down in court, it could pose problems for the project’s safety evaluation report. “The conclusions of the Safety Evaluation Report — which, as noted above, found DOE’s license application to meet the NRC standards — could be thrown into jeopardy,” the report said. “If so, NRC would likely have to change its regulations and require DOE to meet a more stringent standard for radiation exposure. This in turn could potentially result in DOE needing to revise its license application and NRC its Safety Evaluation Report.” Officials in Nye County, home to Yucca Mountain, have said restarting the licensing process would allow the science to be heard. “We already have the science, we’re just wanting to have that science vetted,” said county spokesman Arnold Knightly. “If it turns out that the science points to Yucca Mountain not being a secure and safe site, Nye County’s not going to want it there, either.” The GAO report looks only at the Yucca Mountain site as a possibility for storage, where the science and work is 20 years ahead of where it would be if officials picked a new location, Knightly said. “We view the report as being mostly accurate,” he said. “We know this: Whether it’s Yucca Mountain or somewhere else, that these steps are going to have to be taken.”

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World Tea Expo

Las Vegas Convention Center

June 14-16

7,500

Casino Chip and Gaming Token Collectors Club annual convention

South Point

June 22-24

2,000

Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con

Las Vegas Convention Center

June 23-25

15,000

Las Vegas Convention Center

June 24-26

25,000

Sands Expo and Convention Center

June 25-28

22,000

International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference International Beauty show Institute of Food Technologists annual meeting and food expo

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Value eclipsed an ounce of gold in late April transactions per second, still operates in the bike lane. Visa, by contrast, zips along at a Formula Onelike 24,000-plus TPS. Syntax nods toward the yellow vehicle in the lot and says, “The worst part is my taxi (meter) is running.” Such delays are the best part for 61-year-old manager Orlando Tolentino, who gets $300 a month from Coinsource (the largest bitcoin ATM network in the U.S. with 90 machines in nine states) to have its narrow white machine in his store and peddles Parliaments for $7.09 a pack. For those who consider digital currency bitcoin to be a niche phenomenon, fool’s gold, this episode evinces its impracticality. Cryptocurrency proponents, enthusiasts of blockchain (a public ledger in A Bitcoin machine sits between a garbage can and gumball machine, not far from which transactions made using cryp- an ATM, at a Union 76 convenience store. (L.E. Baskow/staff) tocurrency are recorded) and enemies Road, best known as a platform to sell their downtown properties The D — of centralized fiat currency, however, illegal drugs, for example — only to whose curved Fremont Street marbelieve bitcoin is more than golden, spawn offshoots, like Ethereum and quee features a bitcoin logo — and especially since its price surpassed the Litecoin. The first quarter of 2017, Golden Gate. precious metal several weeks ago. when cryptocurrency’s combined At the end of every business day, the In “Digital Gold,” Nathaniel Popper market capitalization appreciated virtual take is tallied and transferred, details bitcoin developers’ ultimate from $17.5 billion to $25.2 billion, via a BitPay processor, into U.S. dollars. mission to circumvent the restriccould have portended this bullish As Derek Stevens had speculated, daily tions, charges, fees and sundry whims second quarter. The market cap of bitcoin fluctuations “come out in the of centralized banking institutions. bitcoin, the altcoin king, has zoomed wash,” or even out in the long run. Syntax fervently supports the bitto $37.88 billion. Today, gold might be the less-attraccoin approach. “My alias,” says Syntax, None of which surprises 36-yeartive proposition. On April 26, bitcoin smirking, of his nom de guerre. He disold pro poker player Russell “Dutch” ($1,275.85) overtook an ounce of gold cusses associates who possess a thouBoyd. He comprehends DAOs, ASICs ($1,269.15). On May 20, it broke two sand illicit credit cards, despise the and GPUs like few laymen. He foregrand. As this is being written, it’s at banking system and relish anarchy. sees a bitcoin worth $500,000, since $2,818.28 and growing. Many factors, Creating an alias might be in vogue, only 21 million will be produced, the however, drive the relative volatility of too, to emulate Satoshi Nakamoto, the last in 2040. To date, about 16.34 milbitcoin compared to other currencies. pseudonymous crypto-legend who lion have been won, or “mined,” by the The Securities and Exchange Comlaunched bitcoin in January 2009, solving of a complex computer algomission, mulling a bitcoin exchangehaving gleaned keen counsel in the rithm every 10 minutes. traded fund (ETF), injected some online community Cypherpunk. “Bitcoin has the potential to comoptimism and fuel for bitcoin, as has The digital currency’s alleged anopletely eliminate that (financial) inChina’s continued exuberance, acnymity made it ideal for trade in drugs, dustry,” Boyd said. “They’re going to ceptance in Japan and Palestinian ofweapons and prostitution. That cash do what they need to do to make sure ficials considering it for their national dollars are the most commonly used that never happens, but I’m not so sure currency. currency for dope deals and money they can. That’s the beauty of this. The “Communities around the world are laundering, though, was not lost on the fundamentals of bitcoin are way more seeking alternatives to the dollar and Financial Crimes Enforcement Netsolid than the fundamentals of the traditional fiat currencies,” James work in a 2013 hearing before the SenU.S. dollar, or any paper money. That’s Rickards wrote in his 2014 book “The ate Committee on Homeland Security what I love about bitcoin.” Death of Money: The Coming Coland Governmental Affairs. While notLas Vegas seems lukewarm to it. lapse of the International Monetary ing reasons to remain vigilant, witBrooklyn Bagel, billed as bitcoinSystem.” nesses overall were positive about the friendly, no longer exists. Country “It’s just gonna keep going up,” Syninnovation and legitimate uses in the Club Auto Spa has a BTM on the premtax said. “Hackers are after bitcoin hearing, which The Washington Post ises, but does not accept bitcoin for like it’s heroin. I see the good, bad and dubbed a “bitcoin lovefest.” services rendered. ugly in it. But whether you like it or Locally, Derek and Greg Stevens At CTR Investments, Tom Reinnot, it’s the future.” confer Sin City legitimacy on bitcoin. gruber takes it but nobody has paid It has weathered some uppercuts The brothers have since early 2014 him in bitcoin — “It’s too valuable,” he — the closure of online market Silk accepted it for room reservations at

said. Likewise, Yoshiko Akiyama, who manages the law offices of Garrett T. Ogata, has had no takers. Jacki Cameron, owner of Hair by Jacki, beams about her bitcoin business. A manager at The D’s American Coney Island Chili Dogs describes a simple transaction process, but he employs it only every five or six months. The woman behind the gift shop counter bemoans an arduous system but thankfully deals with bitcoin just a few times a year. At spirited crypto-conferences, Derek Stevens has heard natives of Venezuela, India and certain African countries, threatened by economic turmoil or warlord overthrow, tell grateful tales of turning lifetime savings into bitcoin. “We’re small potatoes,” Stevens said. “Bitcoin has value in areas throughout the world that are far more significant and material than what we’re seeing here; it’s something someone else, or governments, can’t take away. I was surprised how important bitcoin is in less-civilized countries.” In culture’s cradle, as well. Syntax, of Greek heritage, deftly relocated the nest eggs of some relatives and friends in Greece, whose economy has been battered this decade, into bitcoin. Each of the half-dozen transactions, he says, was worth about $2.5 million, and he was rewarded with a $4,000-amonth lifetime stipend. While his time-consuming BTM experience was unsatisfactory, it is not an anomaly. A Bitcoin Direct Mike Tyson-branded BTM didn’t last 18 months in Off the Strip steakhouse, near the Linq. Of an estimated 1,195 BTMs in 58 countries — with average transaction fees of 9.71 percent buy, 6.38 percent sell — three-quarters are in the U.S. Las Vegas has 18. Coin Cloud, hatched by poker player Chris McAlary and a partner three years ago, runs seven, with respective 8.2 percent and 5.9 percent rates. Over two 30-minute spans at The D, four different people eyeball the orange Coin Cloud display with suspicion. One tries, in vain, to locate the slit for his bank card. A young couple approaches it with a $251.55 slot machine voucher. “Is that the one you need?” she says. “No,” he says. “It’s bitcoin. … It’s like money.”

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Take a multifaceted approach to health and wellness

s an established nonprofit human services provider benefiting the intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) population of Las Vegas for the past 30 years, New Vista knows much about activating healthy habits. Wellness should not be advocated from only one vantage point; our perspectives must consider the many angles of what it means to be healthy and happy. Through a multifaceted approach, we can nurture the various aspects of our lives to provide the best opportunities for all of us to lead vibrant, empowered lives. In doing Guest column: so, we inspire ourselves Ben Caine to set an example for our family members, friends, coworkers and the greater community. Let’s use an analogy of wellness to a precious gemstone, as each stone is appreciated from a variety of viewpoints. These gems are so beautiful because of their various facets, or sides, and how they reflect light or hold color. Their allure is, at least in

Think about your own home life for a moment and the many goals you strive to achieve in a day: getting proper sleep, eating healthy meal options, exercising, practicing mindfulness, finding time to socialize, nurturing hobbies you have or discovering new ones. There are a multitude of goals we have in a given day to live a healthy life. The point is that these pieces of our lives represent the facets of our overall wellness. We should take pride in caring for each aspect of our lives to appreciate the whole ‘gem’ of our being.

part, a result of them being so marvelously multifaceted. These gems and their multiple surfaces reflecting light are much like an approach to wellness: a diversified integration of many aspects of life that we all strive to keep in a beautiful balance. An important part of an empowering home environment is giving the gift of health and wellness to ourselves and those around us. Think about your own home life for a moment and the many goals you strive to achieve in a day: getting proper sleep, eating healthy meal options, exercising, practicing mindfulness, finding time to socialize, nurturing hobbies you have or discovering new ones. There

are a multitude of goals we have in a given day to live a healthy life. The point is that these pieces of our lives represent the facets of our overall wellness. We should take pride in caring for each aspect of our lives to appreciate the whole “gem” of our being. In doing so, we create a strong foundation to pass this awareness on to those around us. In today’s complicated world, active daily living practice is not easy to achieve. Hurdles set before us every day can be enough to halt most of us from exploring the sides of ourselves that we may not enjoy, and it’s all too easy to abandon the unfavorable facets of our lives. Whether it’s taking the time to exercise or preparing healthy food options, it is downright difficult to remain focused on wellness with the stress of life beating you down. However, think of the gemstone again and how the facets weren’t always polished. It takes active and resilient effort to put a shine on our rough edges; we must diligently persevere in the balancing act of life to achieve our best potential. All of us at New Vista take action in advocating health and wellness for everyone in our community, no matter what challenges or limitations they may face. We encourage everyone to join us in these efforts. Ben Caine is director of development at New Vista.

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Calendar of events tuesday, june 13 Networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $35 for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members; $55 for nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson Information: Contact Donna Israelson at 702565-8951 or disraelson@hendersonchamber.com Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen will discuss the evolution of the city. Second Tuesday veteran business and local business mixer Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $10 online; $15 at the door Location: Born and Raised, 10050 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 170, Henderson Information: Call 702-906-2073 or email sarah@22warriorsfoundation.org or visit 22warriors.org/ Join local veteran service organizations and businesses to mingle and connect the veteran communities to local business. PR for Small Business Time: 2-3 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Online at youtu.be/nSIt7xu3U_A Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 This webinar will teach about how public relations helps businesses succeed and longevity. Business Etiquette 101 Time: 6-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Nevada Hispanic Business Group, 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 9, Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 Learn strategies to enhance professional conduct during business interactions.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Business Expo 2017 Time: 2-7 p.m. Cost: $10 for Metro Chamber of Commerce members, board members and elected officials; $15 for nonmembers Location: Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Contact Jackie Fisher at 702-5863843 or jfisher@lvchamber.com Boost your brand and elevate your networking at the chamber’s signature annual trade show and networking event. Successes & Insights on Downtown Residential Living Time: 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas City Hall, 495 Main St., Las Vegas Information: Visit downtownlasvegasalliance.com or email rsvp@ffwpr.com Developer and philanthropist Peter Cummings will share his experience with the transformational development of residential properties and ameni-

ties in Detroit, and a panel of Las Vegas developers will discuss creating and sustaining a viable residential community within the urban core. 2017 Midyear Economic Outlook Conference Time: 7:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: $100 per person Location: Rain at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit cber.unlv.edu/outlook.html The Center for Business and Economic Research of the Lee Business School at UNLV offers a look at the current and future forces that will shape the U.S., Nevada and Southern Nevada economies. Business by the Book workshop: Grow your customer base Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV Lied Library, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Contact Lonnie Marshall at 702895-4517 or lonnie.marshall@unlv.edu Learn how to promote your business and use research tools to identify customers. Xtreme Networking Night Time: 6-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Xtreme Manufacturing, 8350 Eastgate Road, Henderson Information: Call 702-267-1515 Meet, chat and connect at a Water Street District Business Association mixer. Air & Waste Management Association Nevada Section luncheon Time: 6-7 p.m. Cost: $15 for students; $30 for members; $35 for nonmembers; $40 for walkins (RSVP by 3 p.m. June 12) Location: Cili at the Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Contact Chris Abraham at 702368-2700 or cabraham@dominion-env.com Zach Hills, a civil engineer with the Southern Nevada Water Authority, will discuss how the Las Vegas Wash has been engineered for water quality, conservation and protection. The C Level Group lunch Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $49 (registration required) Location: Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant, 4480 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit theclevelgroup.com Shaundell Newsome of Sumnu Marketing will speak about Southern Nevada’s future. Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights Time: 2-3 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Online at youtu.be/-BQp_gT7phQ Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 Learn how patents, trademarks and copyrights could protect your company. Marketing Magic for Small Business Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Urban League, 3575

W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 101, North Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 Learn strategies to market your business.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Roadmap to Success Series Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Henderson Business Resource Center seminar room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Contact Bill Bokelmann at 702-5658951 or bbokelmann@hendersonchamber.com David Dassow of the Las Vegas Nevada Marketing Association will discuss business networking and how to optimize social media and marketing. Entrepreneurs Assembly Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Henderson Business Resource Center seminar room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Contact Bill Bokelmann at 702565-8951 or bbokelmann@hendersonchamber. com, or visit ea-global.org Join a working session of this nonprofit corporation dedicated to educating and facilitating entrepreneurs in growing their businesses. Food Truck Basics Time: 2-3 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Online at youtu.be/i5l51QgMLuI Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 Denette Braud, owner of the Funnel Cake Cafe, will speak in this webinar, sharing best practices about the food truck industry. How to Attract Qualified Leads Online and Offline without Wasting Time or Money Time: 4-6 p.m. Cost: $35 for National Association of Women Business Owners of Southern Nevada members; $45 for nonmembers Location: Desert Living Center at Springs Preserve, upper-level conference rooms, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Contact Sandy Roche at 702524-6208 or president@nawbosnv.org, or visit nawbosnv.org Business growth expert Robyne Crane will teach how to attract qualified leads, shorten the sales cycle and generate new leads online. Women of Global Change Las Vegas speed networking event Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers when purchased online; $30 at the door Location: Panacea at Boca Park, 750 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Email womenofglobalchangelasvegas@gmail.com Clair Zeto, CEO of the Social Register of Las Vegas, presents “Essential Strategies and Techniques for Successful Business Networking.”

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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES Chapter 11 Schulte Properties 9811 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 2-351 Las Vegas, NV 89117 Attorney: Amberlea Davis at amber@sheismylawyer.com

Bid Opportunities June 12 2:15 p.m. Mt. Hood, Treeline and various neighborhood streets rehabilitation Clark County, 604397 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov

June 16 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for laundry equipment maintenance services Clark County, 604483 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov

June 23 2:15 p.m. Robindale Road, Cimarron Road and Durango Drive Clark County, 604487 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov

June 30 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for janitorial supplies Clark County, 604497 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions Sales $16,600,000 for 136 units, multifamily residential 6570 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas 89103 Landlord: Flamingo Garden Villas Landlord agent: Robin Willett, Devin Lee, Jerad Roberts and Jason Dittenber of Northcap Multifamily Buyer: Flamingo 136 Buyer agent: Did not disclose $913,500 for 6,756 square feet, industrial 4260 W. Tompkins Ave., Las Vegas 89103 Landlord: John Gigar and Karen Gigar, trustees of the Gigar Family Revocable Living Trust Landlord agent: Ben Millis and Dave Wrzesinski of Newmark Knight Frank Buyer: Daniel Pursel, Jill Vukasin and Thomas Pursel, successor

trustees of the Thomas L. and Joan H. Pursel 1991 Living Trust Agreement Buyer agent: Gabe Telles of Gatski Commercial $140,000 for 1,300 square feet, office 3830 W. Ann Road, Las Vegas 89031 Landlord: Annallen Landlord agent: Ben Millis and Dave Wrzesinski of Newmark Knight Frank Buyer: Emily Escanuela Buyer agent: Arno Niesten of Berkshire Hathaway

Leases $477,822 for 5,000 square feet, retail 7380 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89123 Landlord: Warm Springs Plaza Landlord agent: Michael Zobrist and Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant: Adventure Pet Resort Tenant agent: Did not disclose $425,309 for 4,945 square feet, retail 4760 W. Sahara Ave., Suites 13-18, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Sahara 3D Landlord agent: Michael Zobrist and Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant: Ojax Mediterranean Fusion Grill Tenant agent: Did not disclose

BUSINESS LICENSES M&Y License types: Restaurant; beer/ wine/spirit-based product on-sale Address: 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson Owner: Mikie Yamada MSE Engineering License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1051 Olsen St., Suite 911, Henderson Owner: MSE Engineering MYM Cleaning Services License type: Property maintenance Address: 313 Waterwheel Falls Drive, Henderson Owner: Jaime Cruz-Hernandez Maalouf Auto Center License type: Automotive services Address: 761 Middlegate Road, Henderson Owner: Ali Maalouf MacDonald Ranch Modern Dentistry License type: Dental office Address: 725 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Mugleston MacDonald Ranch Modern Dentistry

MacFarNet License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 2520 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 214, Henderson Owner: MacFarNet Machanix Fab Inc. of Nevada License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 330 Sunpac Court, Henderson Owner: Machanix Fab. Inc. of Nevada Majestic Host License type: Professional promoter Address: 7575 Vegas Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Joel Majeski Maricela’s Cleaning Service License type: Property maintenance Address: 4201 El Conlon, Las Vegas Owner: Maricelas Martinez Marie Callender Pie Shop #245 License type: Restaurant Address: 530 N. Stephanie St., Suite 245, Henderson Owner: Marie Callender Pie Shops Mario Najera License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 2183 Twin Falls Drive, Henderson Owner: Mario Najera

Suite 130, Henderson Owner: Masterpiece Cuisine Matt Bratcher License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Matthew Bratcher Maximum Systems Electronic Component Distributor License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 123 Lemongold St., Henderson Owner: Maximum Systems Electronic Component Distribution Maxwell & Kelly Co. License type: Insurance agency or adjusting firm Address: 153 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Suite 2100, Henderson Owner: Maxwell & Kelly Co. MC Creative Services License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 3008 Old Yankee Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Mitzu Irigoyen McCam Properties License type: Real estate sales Address: 2481 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 110, Henderson Owner: McCam Properties

Marker’s Mini Storage License type: Warehouse/storage/ self storage Address: 807 Cadiz Ave., Henderson Owner: Donald Marker

McDonald’s License type: Restaurant Addresses: 701 E. Horizon Drive and 310 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: FRSCO Corporation

Marksman Security License type: Private investigators/related occupations Address: 6100 Mountain Vista St., Suite 110, Henderson Owner: Marksman Security Corp.

McDougall Real Estate Group License type: Real estate sales Address: 170 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 300, Henderson Owner: McDougall Real Estate Group

Marquis Aurbach Coffing License type: Law firm/law office Address: 10001 Park Run Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Marquis Aurbach Coffing

McGinley & Associates License type: Engineering firm Address: 1915 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: McGinley & Associates

Marquiz Law Office License type: Law firm/law office Address: 3088 Via Flaminia Court, Henderson Owner: Marquiz Law Office

McGough Enterprises License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 335 Via Dante, Henderson Owner: McGough Enterprises

Martinez Lawn Maintenance License type: Property maintenance Address: 801 N. 18th St., Las Vegas Owner: Raul Martinez

Meadows Retina License type: Medical office Address: 3037 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 110, Henderson Owner: Meadows Healthcare

Massi & Massi Attorneys at Law License type: Law firm/law office Address: 105 N. Pecos Road, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Massi & Massi Masterpiece Cuisine License type: Restaurant Address: 303 S. Water St.,

Med-Smart License type: Office only Address: 1701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 2A, Henderson Owner: Med-Smart MedCure License type: Miscellaneous sales/

services Address: 2455 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson Owner: MedCure Medic Coach Service License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 1110 S. Third St., Las Vegas Owner: Baddly Scattered Land and Cattle Company Medlife Transportation License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 3111 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite B207, Las Vegas Owner: Medlife Transportation Meg, Naturally License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 2702 Bothwell Place, Henderson Owner: Mary Ellen Poulson Meineke #2738 License type: Automotive garage/ service station (minor) Address: 10 N. Eastern Ave., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: RAI 10 Eeastern Members Auto Brokerage Service License type: Broker Address: 303 S. Water St., Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Members Auto Brokerage Service Mendoza’s Repair Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 773 N. Christy Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Mayra Mendez Mercedes Los Banos License type: Real estate sales Address: 7674 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 109, Las Vegas Owner: Mercedes Los Banos Mercury Cleaning License type: Property maintenance Address: 400 N. Stephanie St., Suite 220, Henderson Owner: Mercury Cleaning Meridian Commercial License type: Real estate sales Address: 871 Coronado Center Drive, Suites 200-222, Henderson Owner: Meridian Commercial Merrill Gardens at Green Valley Ranch License type: Group care facility Address: 1935 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson Owner: MG Tenant Metro Pizza — Green Valley License types: Restaurant; beer/ wine/spirit-based product on-sale Address: 1420 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson Owner: Metro Green Valley

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Records and Transactions Michael R. Pontoni Management Group License type: Executive suites Address: 64 N. Pecos Road, Henderson Owner: Michael R. Pontoni Management Group Michael Ruffolo License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 2357 Rue Rogue St., Henderson Owner: Michael Ruffolo Michaelson & Associates License type: Law firm/law office Address: 2200 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 160, Henderson Owner: John Michaelson Mike’s Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning License type: Property maintenance Address: 405 Longtree Ave., Henderson Owner: Michael Valdez Mike’s Web License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1575 Pimlico Hills St., Henderson Owner: Osamu Yamamoto Millennium Education & Cultural Council License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 712 Sharon Hills St., Henderson Owner: Millennium Holdings Group Miller’s Maintenance License type: Property maintenance Address: 940 River Mountain Drive, Henderson Owner: David, Denise and Daniel Miller Mimi’s Cafe License type: Restaurant Address: 596 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Owner: SWH Mimi’s Cafe MinuteClinic Diagnostic of Nevada License type: Medical office Address: 21 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson Owner: Parekh MinuteClinic of Nevada Mixed Media Entertainment License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 50 S. Stephanie St., Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Mixed Media Entertainment Mixtix Salon License type: Barbershop and cosmetology establishment Address: 2548 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 110, Henderson Owner: Mixtix Salon MM Development Co.

License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 4280 Wagon Trail Ave., Suite B, Las Vegas Owner: MM Development Co.

Mr. D’s Fastlane License type: Beer/wine/spiritbased product off-sale Address: 432 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: D.L.F. Corp.

MMS Institute License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 3067 Silent Wind Way, Henderson Owner: MMS Institute

Ms. Price Consulting License type: Bookkeeping Address: 1913 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite B, Henderson Owner: Ms. Price Consulting

Monarch Sky License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1420 Jet Stream Drive, Suite 105, Henderson Owner: Monarch Sky Aviation Group

MTG Logistics License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1168 Mirage Lake St., Henderson Owner: Michael Gennaro

Moneygram Payment Systems License type: Wire service Address: 2416 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Owner: W. Alex Holmes and Steven Piano

Multifamily Bookkeeping Solutions License type: Bookkeeping Address: 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Multifamily Bookkeeping Solutions

Moneytree License type: Check cashing and financial services Address: 9400 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 109, Henderson Owner: Moneytree

Mustard Seed Planter License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1385 Adagietto Drive, Henderson Owner: Roseann Kim

Monte Carlo Apartments License type: Apartment house Address: 808 Center St., Henderson Owner: Silvana Montes De Oca and Fabian Moncada

My Pampered Pooch License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 180 S. Stephanie St., Suite 110, Henderson Owner: Misti Noel

Moolean License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 2637 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Moolean Moosh-Em Pest Control License type: Property maintenance Address: 2244 Midvale Terrace, Henderson Owner: Jerry Nicklin Mosaic Salon Boutique License type: Barbershop and cosmetology establishment Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 170, Henderson Owner: Mosaic Salon Mothership Coffee License type: Food specialty store Address: 2708 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson Owner: Mothership Coffee Motley Brews Production Theory License type: Professional promoter Address: 5765 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Motley Brews Mr. Cleaner License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 10740 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, Henderson Owner: Mr. Cleaner

Nail Connection License type: Barbershop and cosmetology establishment Address: 4350 E. Sunset Road, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: MLT Capital Nailand License type: Barbershop and cosmetology establishment Address: 560 Marks St., Suite D, Henderson Owner: Koi Beauty Salon Nails R Us License type: Barbershop and cosmetology establishment Address: 60 S. Stephanie St., Suite 140, Henderson Owner: May Tran Naked Skinn Studio License type: Personal services Address: 601 Whitney Ranch Drive, Suite D21, Henderson Owner: Catherine Leake Naniq Global Logistics License type: Office only Address: 8560 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Naniq Global Logistics National Cremation Society License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 11 S. Stephanie St.,

Suite 140, Henderson Owner: NCS Marketing Services Nationwide Safety Brake & Alignment License type: Automotive garage Address: 1540 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: INM Enterprises NBH Professional Services License type: Personal services Address: 645 Desert Passage St., Henderson Owner: NBH Professional Services NBMultiservices License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 444 Winthrop Place, Henderson Owner: NBMultiservices Neptune Mobile Wash License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 2874 Marco St., Las Vegas Owner: Neptune Mobile Wash Nesco Products License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 2012 Aspen Brook Drive, Henderson Owner: Nesco Products Network Security Associates License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1680 W. Liege Drive, Henderson Owner: Network Security Associates Nevada Aircraft Engine License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 250 Sunpac Ave., Henderson Owner: Nevada Aircraft Engine Nevada Desert Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 40 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 101, Henderson Owner: Nevada Desert Realty Nevada Fastener & Fitting License type: Distribution center Address: 671 Professional Ave., Suite 509, Henderson Owner: MTG Fasteners Nevada Home Fitness License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 19 S. Stephanie St., Suite 130, Henderson Owner: ACS Fitness Equipment Nevada Medical Group License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 3375 Pepper Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Nevada Medical Group Nevada Mortgage License type: Mortgage lending

Address: 1481 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 131, Henderson Owner: Nevada Mortgage Nevada Powersports License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1419 N. Boulder Highway, Suite C, Henderson Owner: Nevada Powersports Nevada Rehabilitation Centers License type: Medical office Address: 2900 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 114, Henderson Owner: Ian K. Yamane, D.C. Nevada SEO Experts License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 504 Punto Vallata Drive, Henderson Owner: Nevada SEO Experts Nevada Tree Service License type: Property maintenance Address: 820 San Bruno Ave., Henderson Owner: Frank Shill New Horizon Nails License type: Barbershop and cosmetology Address: 10624 S. Eastern Ave., Suite F, Henderson Owner: Royal Beauty New Point Industries — Cultivation License type: Outside medical marijuana cultivation Address: 4526 W. Hacienda Ave., Las Vegas Owner: New Point Industries New Score Mortgage License type: Mortgage lending Address: 375 N. Stephanie St., Suite 711, Henderson Owner: Acceptance Capital Mortgage Neway Packaging License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 7501 Eastgate Road, Henderson Owner: Neway Packaging Next Chapter Therapy License type: Social work/behavioral therapy business Address: 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 311, Henderson Owner: Next Chapter Therapy Nextitle License type: Insurance agency or adjusting firm Address: 2835 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 130, Henderson Owner: Title Services of Nevada NG Consulting License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 2740 Carolina Blue Ave., Henderson Owner: NG Consulting

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Records and Transactions NHO License type: Apartment house Address: 800 N. Major Ave., Henderson Owner: NHO LLC Nicole Brewer License type: Social work/behavioral therapy business Address: 64 N. Pecos Road, Suite 107, Henderson Owner: Nicole Brewer NKD Skin Laser Lounge License type: Personal services Address: 2530 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 120, Henderson Owner: LV Cellulite Centre & Laser Boutique No Collateral Bail Bonds License type: Bail bond broker Address: 726 S. Casino Center Blvd., Suite 210, Las Vegas Owner: No Collateral Bail Bonds No Drama License type: Bail bond agency Address: 546 N. Eastern Ave., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Maria Romero Sosa No Excuses Motors License type: Auto sales (new and used) Address: 3873 E. Craig Road, Suite 2, North Las Vegas Owner: Vernon Anderson Northwest Pest Control License type: Property maintenance Address: 10878 Ickworth Court, Las Vegas Owner: Northwest Pest Control NPS Maintenance License type: Trucking Address: 3060 Tarpon Drive, Suite 202, Las Vegas Owner: NPS Maintenance Nublu Sport and Logo Wear License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1111 Mary Crest Road, Suite A, Henderson Owner: Nublu Sport and Logo Wear O’Hagin License type: Manufacturing Address: 880 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: O’Hagin LLC O’Reilly Auto Parts #4600 License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 1419 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: O’Reilly Auto Enterprises OCMI License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 170 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suites 300-345, Henderson Owner: OCMI Inc.

Off-Grid 4X4 License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 3873 Burma Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Off-Grid 4X4

Las Vegas Rafael Construction

Omony Com License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 739 Arrowhead Trail, Henderson Owner: Emmanuel Opel

$216,072, single-family dwelling 8318 Beldina St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

Ontrac License type: Distribution center Address: 551 Courier St., Henderson Owner: Express Messenger Systems Optim Property Solutions License type: Real estate sales Address: 400 N. Stephanie St., Suite 210, Henderson Owner: Optim Property Solutions Optimal Analytics License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 2470 S. St. Rose Parkway, Suite 106, Henderson Owner: Optimal Analytics Origin Climbing and Fitness License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 7585 Commercial Way, Suite J, Henderson Owner: Origin Climbing and Fitness Outlook Window Cleaning License type: Property maintenance Address: 647 Anne Lane, Henderson Owner: William Burling Outpost Motel License type: Hotel/motel Address: 1104 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: Vegas Outpost Motel

BUILDING PERMITS $5,800,000, commercial 1001 N. Bruce St., Las Vegas Alston Construction $1,779,558, mechanical 3840 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Desert Boilers & Controls $377,000, tenant improvement 1053 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas ICE Builders $360,000, fireproof 1701 E. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas Safe Electronics $325,000, disaster 921 Shifting Sands Drive, Las Vegas Desert Valley Contracting $250,000, commercial — new 13435 Apex Harbor Lane, North

$220,051, single-family dwelling 8303 Agave Bloom St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada

$200,850, onsite 5675 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Reliant Construction $195,543, single-family dwelling 8303 Beldina St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $180,562, single-family dwelling x2 9979 and 9991 Shadow Landing Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $178,580, single-family dwelling x2 9636 and 9643 Ponderosa Skye Court, Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $171,057, residential — new 5441 White Barn Court, North Las Vegas Harmony Homes $161,102, fireproof 777 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas On Guard Fire Protection $156,436, commercial — alteration 4660 Berg St., North Las Vegas Martin-Harris Construction

$130,700, residential — new 5737 Fleming St., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes $126,988, commercial — alteration 3965 N. Martin L. King Blvd., North Las Vegas High Desert Petroleum $126,197, residential — new 4205 Gallinule Drive, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $126,197, residential — new 4109 Fairywren Drive, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $120,000, tenant improvement 1932 Rock Springs Drive, Las Vegas Villa Construction $120,000, WDS 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Tab Contractors $120,000, tenant improvement 851 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Thor Development $118,103, residential — new x2 212 and 216 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $118,103, residential — new x2 213 and 217 Morrestown Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

Beazer Homes Holdings $99,894, residential — new x2 5833 and 5836 Country Lake Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $99,716, residential — new 5104 Granite Basin St., North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $97,232, single-family dwelling 9718 Canyon Landing Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $96,868, single-family dwelling 6642 Rocky Reef St., Las Vegas D.R. Horton $90,354, residential — new 337 Largo Vista Court, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $75,000, tenant improvement 1701 E. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Artisan Contractors $65,000, tenant improvement 911 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas Allure Contracting $63,072, commercial — alteration 155 W. Water Ave., North Las Vegas Techsico $60,400, commercial — addition 2695 Rainy Meadows Ave., North Las Vegas Sunstate Companies

$155,618, residential — new 7104 Whispering Falls Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$117,065, single-family dwelling 6648 Rocky Reef St., Las Vegas D.R. Horton

$155,618, residential — new 333 Largo Vista Court, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$116,659, single-family dwelling 9695 Canyon Landing Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada

$147,150, pool and/or spa 382 Capistrano Vistas St., Las Vegas Edgewater Custom Pools and Landscaping

$115,373, residential — new x4 204, 208, 220 and 224 Heathrow Lake Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$144,845, single-family dwelling 8016 Skye Falls St., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada

$115,373, residential — new x4 205, 209, 221 and 225 Morrestown Ave., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$58,000, disaster 571 30th St., Las Vegas Deaken Builders

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Areas of practice

Top local executive

Deloitte LLP (and its subsidiaries) 3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 400 Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-893-3100 • deloitte.com

1968

147

AERS, tax and consulting

Christopher Griffin, office managing partner

Ernst & Young 3800 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 1450 Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-267-9000 • ey.com

2003

Audit, tax and advisory

Ryan Cupersmith, managing partner

RubinBrown 7881 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-579-7000 • rubinbrown.com

2017

Tax, audit and assurance

Glenn Goodnough, managing partner, Las Vegas office

PricewaterhouseCoopers 3800 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 650 Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-691-5400 • pwc.com

1990

Assurance, advisory and tax

John Page, office managing partner

BDO USA 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-784-0000 • bdo.com

2007

Audit, tax and consulting

Bill Powell, office managing partner

Fair, Anderson & Langerman 3065 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-870-7999 • falcpa.com

1988

Audit and attest services, tax consulting and compliance, and business advisement

Curt Anderson, CEO

Eide Bailly 9139 W. Russell Road, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89148 702-304-0405 • eidebailly.com

2014

Automotive, governmental and construction

Chris Wilcox, partner in charge

Gerety & Associates, CPAs 6817 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-933-2213 • geretycpa.com

2004

Estate and tax planning, tax and accounting, and consulting

Daniel Gerety, president

Ovist & Howard CPAs 7 Commerce Center Drive Henderson, NV 89014 702-456-1300 • ohcpas.net

1981

Small business, construction and homeowners

Francis Howard, managing partner

Bradshaw, Smith & Co. 5851 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-878-9788 • bradshawsmith.com

1976

Audit, tax compliance and litigation support

Douglas Winters, managing partner

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