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More than 1 million Nevadans were expected to spend $169.2 million on Valentine’s Day gifts this year, a 10 percent jump from a year ago, the Retail Association of Nevada found. The average person said they planned to spend $142.31.
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on the cover Las Vegas lost a legend last week when former UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian died.
chinese new year
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It’s the Year of the Sheep (or goat or ram, depending on whom you ask). So what does that mean in the Chinese zodiac? And why is Chinese New Year so important to Las Vegas? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on the holiday that a sixth of the world’s population celebrates.
Jerry Tarkanian fit right in here. As controversial as he was lovable, the UNLV basketball coach galvanized the community and put this city on the map, at least for sports. His wins on the court were matched only by his wins in court. He was a fighter to the end, and he will be missed.
Dealing with airports, hotels and restaurants can be stressful. We’ve got some tips to ease the burden.
when the cat’s away, the mice will work
As communication technology improves, more companies are giving employees less on-site supervision. Experts offer tips for remote workers, as well as managers, to make the arrangement as fruitful as possible for both employers and employees.
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2016 shaping up to be a big year here Nevada will be watched closely next year, as several factors conspire to put the state in the national spotlight during the presidential campaign season.
more news soccer undo Las Vegas mayor? 20 Could Carolyn Goodman, like her husband before her, has championed the movement to bring major professional sports to Southern Nevada. Her most notable opponent in this year’s race will try to use that position against her.
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Briton finds area perfect for skydiving Eddie Carroll’s business, Vegas Extreme Skydiving, has flourished in its 12 years of facilitating jumps in Southern Nevada.
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NHL boss applauds our enthusiasm Hockey commissioner Gary Bettman was in town to gauge the city’s desire for a team but stressed that even preliminary talk of an expansion or franchise movement is premature.
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Play like a girl Title IX has opened the door for thousands of young women to thrive in athletics. We share some local success stories.
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Archers, including armless archer Matt Stutzman, seated, compete in a qualifier during the “Vegas Shoot” archery tournament at South Point. Stutzman was born without arms and releases the arrow by moving his cheek. He placed 44th in a field of 262 competitors. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
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Metro shooting A Metro Police officer shot a man officials say pointed a gun at police. James Nelson, 21, was charged with one count of assault with a deadly weapon on an officer.
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short stint Henderson City Manager Jacob Snow announced he would step down this summer to pursue a career in the private sector. He was hired in March 2012.
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The Clark County Commission will vote to appoint Gregory Cassell, a 25-year veteran, to oversee fire service on the Strip and in unincorporated Clark County.
President Barack Obama’s new immigration deal is set to begin. Officials will take requests for expanded benefits for people who entered the country illegally as children or young adults.
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going down Las Vegas will see its second implosion in a week when crews blast a condo tower at the Gramercy. New owners say the tower doesn’t fit with the rest of the property’s buildings.
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million Amount the Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Soccer Showcase, which runs Feb. 14-16, is expected to pump into the local economy. Youth soccer players from 31 countries are scheduled to attend.
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Mountain Ridge Little League of northwest Las Vegas was declared the Little League World Series national champion after officials ruled Jackie Robinson West of Chicago falsified boundaries to field ineligible players. Jackie Robinson beat Mountain Ridge, 7-5, in the championship game. The Chicago players were honored with a trip to the White House to meet the president and San Francisco for the World Series. “Little League did what they did to make things right,” Mountain Ridge manager Ashton Cave said. Jackie Robinson “beat us in the championship game. They were the better team that day. Take nothing away from them and their skills and ability. It’s a life learning experience for the entire world.”
Number of confirmed measles cases in Clark County this year. New cases included a young child and an undervaccinated adult who works at a restaurant at MGM Grand.
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The Clarion resort is imploded in the early morning hours Feb. 10. The hotel, which opened in 1970, was once owned by actress Debbie Reynolds and named the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Hotel. A mixed-use resort, catering to convention-goers, is planned for the site, according to developer Lorenzo Doumani. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
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can they turn it around? Five valley schools were added to the district’s Turnaround Zone because of low academic performance and graduation rates. Hickey, Priest, Lowman and Verdes elementary schools made the list, along with Desert Pines High School. Each has large populations of Englishlanguage learners and students who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch. The turnaround designation comes with extra money to extend instruction time and pay for professional development for staff.
For the fifth consecutive year, XS at Encore was named the top grossing nightclub in the country, bringing in about $105 million in 2014. Six other Las Vegas nightclubs landed in the top 10 in Nightclub & Bar’s annual rankings.
dream of a team dies Major League Soccer officials told Las Vegas it would not be selected for an expansion franchise for 2017 or 2018. “Given the timing of our expansion rollout and the uncertainty as to when we might be able to move forward in Las Vegas, we are no longer considering Las Vegas as an expansion market until 2018,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber said.
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Hearts and Eiffel Towers glitter in the night amid a Valentine’s light display at Ethel M Chocolates & Cactus Garden. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
Number of Clark County students enrolled in advanced placement courses. The district was recognized by the College Board for increasing the number of students in the courses by nearly 10 percent each year.
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year of the wooden sheep By MJ Stevens | special to the sunday
Welcome to the year of the sheep/goat/ram. Chinese New Year runs Feb. 19 through March 3 this year and is one of the most important social and economic holidays in China. ¶ In Las Vegas, it’s also an economic driver. The holiday, in terms of revenue coming into the valley, is second only to New Year’s Eve. ¶ Why? Gambling is part of the annual celebration — the thinking being that if you are lucky during the new year, you’ll be lucky all year.
why The sheep?
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The Chinese calendar repeats every 60 years. It is based on two interacting cycles: the zodiac and its 12 animal years, and a five-year cycle of elements — metal, water, wood, fire and earth. 2015 is the year of the Wooden Sheep.
Each year in the Chinese calendar is represented by an animal. A person’s animal corresponds to the year he or she was born. The zodiac serves as a guide for attributing characteristics to people, much like Western astrology. Believers say the animals “live in people’s hearts” and have a profound influence on their personalities and destiny. KEY
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How and why it is celebrated Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival and the Lunar New Year, began as a way to facilitate agriculture. The celebration signaled the time was coming to till the soil and sow the seeds. The word “nian,” which has become synonymous with the new year, translated as “ripe grains” in Chinese. With time, however, legend took over. The story of Nian tells of a mythical monster with the head of a lion and the body of a bull that terrorized villagers. Each spring, a hungry Nian rose from his ocean home and came to shore to eat people and animals. The villagers discovered, however, that A lion dancer Nian was afraid of three surprises patrons at things: fire, loud noises the Kung Fu Thai & and the color red. Chinese Restaurant Today, to honor the in Las Vegas. The legend, adherents celtraditional ceremoebrate the holiday by ny, performed by setting off firecrackers, students from the Lohan School of lighting lanterns and Shaolin, was staged adorning their homes to drive out any evil in red decorations, bespirits at the lieved to bring prosperibusiness. (steve ty and good fortune, and marcus/Staff file) ward off bad luck. Nian also is thought to be the inspiration for the lion dance, another feature of New Year’s celebrations. The lions are fashioned to look like Nian, and the dance is said to repel bad spirits.
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One-sixth of the world’s population celebrates Chinese New Year.
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FEELING LUCKY? Here are some traditional ways to celebrate the new year (and what to avoid, too).
TRADITIONS ■ People exchange gifts during Chinese New Year, the most common being a red envelope filled with money. Older people are supposed to give envelopes to younger people, bosses to employees. The amount included can range from a few dollars to a few hundred dollars but always should be an even amount — especially including a six or an eight, which are particularly lucky. Odd numbers are associated with cash that is distributed during funerals. ■ Fish is a must for a New Year’s meal. Why? The Chinese word for “fish” sounds similar to the Chinese word for “surplus.” ■ Dumplings also are a common holiday food because their shape resembles ancient Chinese coins. Believers say eating dumplings will bring wealth in the new year. ■ Wear red underwear for luck, especially if you were born in the year of the animal being celebrated.
TABOOS Rural Chinese have a laundry list of no-nos for the holiday season, tied to superstitions and bad luck. Most urban residents, however, don’t follow such rules. ■ Don’t clean the house or wash your hair as you might wash or sweep away your prosperity. ■ No crying. Even children are treated with kid gloves to keep them happy and tear-free. ■ Pay off all debts, and never apply or ask for a loan during Spring Festival. ■ Don’t curse or use unlucky words, including the Chinese word for “four,” which sounds like the Chinese word for “death.” ■ Don’t use knives or scissors as they could cut off your fortune. ■ It is considered unlucky to greet anyone in their bedroom, so even the sick and infirm get dressed and sit in the living room.
HORSE
Gabriel Demers works with a crew from the Forum Shops at Caesars to install the head of a 950-pound Chinese dragon display to celebrate Chinese New Year 2015 and welcome the Year of the Sheep. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
A PREVIEW OF THE YEAR TO COME The Gold Coast issued Year of the Ram casino tokens to commemorate this year’s Chinese New Year.
It’s a Chinese tradition to gamble during New Year’s celebrations, a big reason Las Vegas is such a popular destination during the holiday. Traditionally, Chinese revelers gathered at friends’ homes to place friendly wagers of a dollar or two. In Las Vegas, the stakes typically are
much higher, with many Asian high rollers dropping thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Gambling is seen as an omen of a person’s luck for the year to come. If they are lucky during the game, they’ll be lucky all year.
WHY ANIMALS? Legends vary, but many believers say Buddha invited all of the animals on Earth to a celebration, and the animals featured in the Chinese calendar were the first 12 — or the only 12, depending on who is telling the story — that appeared. Others say animals fought to be included on the calendar, so Buddha had a race across a river to settle the discord, and the fastest 12 animals earned a spot.
WANT TO SHOW YOUR SHEEP PRIDE? Las Vegas isn’t alone in cashing in on Chinese New Year. Starbucks has a line of sheep gear that includes mugs, tumblers, stuffed animals and gift cards. Reebok is selling two styles of sheep-themed sneakers, while Adidas is hawking jackets and tennis shoes with ram adornments. Victorinox Swiss Army has goat-designed pocket knives, Stussy is selling angry ram T-shirts, and multiple watch brands have Year of the Sheep timepieces, from Swatch’s lower-end plastic version that sells for less than $100 to Vacheron Constantin’s limited-edition zodiac watch that retails for $123,000.
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honoring a basketball legend by ray brewer | staff writer
A part of us died last week. Jerry Tarkanian was more than a basketball coach. He did more than build a great college program at UNLV and win a national championship. He brought our community together, gave us reasons cheer and feel good about ourselves, and generated so much excitement that Runnin’ Rebel games were the hardest ticket to find in a city full of shows.
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“Coach Tark, my father, the greatest man I have ever known, passed today, to take his place in heaven. I will miss him every day of my life.” SUNDAY FILE PHOTO
— Danny Tarkanian, Jerry Tarkanian’s son
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“Heaven is fielding an unbelievable coaching roster. RIP Coach Jerry Tarkanian, one of the best.” — Reggie Miller, retired Indiana Pacers player
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Tarkanian, known as “Tark the Shark,” died Feb. 11 at 84 after battling multiple illnesses over the past few years. He won more than 500 games at UNLV, made four appearances in the Final Four and captured the 1990 national championship. And that’s just the beginning of why he was so loved in Las Vegas. He looked out for us — the little guys — and we had his back, too. Whether it was recruiting players with questionable character whom other schools shied away from, fighting the NCAA when he felt wronged, or building UNLV into a powerhouse, Tarkanian’s persistence was unrivaled. He was a visionary, a leader and a great basketball mind. UNLV was a relatively new university when Tarkanian arrived in 1973. It played in a noname league and had little winning history. By 1977, the Rebels made the Final Four. Our town was much smaller then and known for corruption. Tark, himself with a reputation for bending the rules, fit right in. He knew all the celebrities and got comped at the best restaurants. Las Vegans quickly developed a passion for him and all he represented. It’s early one morning in 2011, and
my phone rings. The caller ID says “Jerry
Tarkanian.” Barely awake, I hit ignore and send the call to voicemail. I’m a Las Vegas native and attended most of the games during the Rebels’ glory years. Nothing could beat those 8:05 p.m. starts against Cal State-Fullerton, Utah State, Pacific and UC Santa Barbara. For all the big UNLV wins, such as the 1990 championship game against Duke or 1987 Elite Eight game against Iowa, I can easily remember the big plays and where I watched each game. Like most locals, there’s some entitlement there — it was our team. So imagine my excitement as a journalist when I was given the cherry assignment to call Tarkanian every week and help him write a column for the Las Vegas Sun. Tarkanian, still with his wits, gave great anecdotes about yesteryear and how he built UNLV’s basketball program. It was like two buddies talking at a bar — we discussed Final Four games with Duke, the rivalry with Arizona and Lute Olson, and what impressed him about the current team. Tark always called me Ron, probably because a Ron worked here for years before me. When I’d correct him, he’d quickly apologize by calling me Ronnie. It was OK, though, because I was talking with Tark. I regret hitting “ignore” on my phone that
day. It wasn’t even 8 a.m., but Tarkanian wanted to talk. I didn’t realize that Armen Gilliam, one the stars of the 1987 Final Four team, had just died, and Tarkanian was understandably emotional. Players and friends had died before, but this was different. Gilliam was only 47 and appeared to be healthy. Tarkanian the basketball coach, I knew. Tarkanian the man, I was introduced to that day. “I’m all shook up,” Tark said in tears when I called back. “He was such a great person. He would take the shirt off his back for you.” Tarkanian loved the players he coached at UNLV. And they loved him. Larry Johnson, Stacey Augmon and Greg Anthony each were NBA Draft Lottery picks after the 1991 season. They honored Tarkanian by wearing his college number — No. 2 — on their NBA jerseys. But they honored him more by returning to UNLV for their senior seasons. Think about it: Fresh off winning the 1990 national championship and guaranteed to be firstround NBA picks, the three players agreed to return to UNLV for one more season with the coach they respected. My last phone conversation with Tark took place the night of the 2012 national championship game. Kentucky, coached by
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“A leader and role model, both on and off the court, the Shark was not only a legendary collegiate men’s basketball coach, but a pillar in the Las Vegas community. ... Coach Tarkanian was known for giving young players a second chance. He supported numerous charities and programs that helped build character, life skills and talents that fostered success in later life.” — Rep. Dina Titus
Tarkanian’s dear friend John Calipari, had just won the title. Tark’s health had started to decline by then, and he was calling me from his hospital room. But he had worked up enough strength to congratulate Calipari, showing what a great friend he was. Forget about wins and losses and battles with the NCAA. What defined Tarkanian didn’t take place during basketball games. It was the man he was when the arena lights went out that I — and many others — grew to admire. Most of the attendees at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Mass., already had left
Tarkanian’s induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Tarkanian, dressed in a sharp black suit, and with his wife of more than 60 years, Lois, by his side, had put up a tremendous fight to be part of this day. Battles with the NCAA wrongly kept Tark out of the Hall of Fame until 2013, but he finally was nominated and voted in to erase the injustice. NBA star Gary Payton, Louisville coach Rick Pitino and New York Knicks legend Bernard King were among the inductees in his class, but Tarkanian stole the show. It was a living tribute to our city’s legend. On induction day, he needed the help of a
rolling walker and assistance from his grandchildren to get around. He could barely talk. But he made it through the ceremony and drew multiple standing ovations. The wide smile he sported on stage while everyone clapped wildly during his induction spoke volumes. He was content, he was proud. His last victory had been accomplished. As he waited in the lobby to leave, a young fan approached and asked for his autograph. Family members tried to decline, because Tarkanian didn’t seem able to sign, but he quickly grabbed the pen. Shaking, he gave the youngster his signature. Tarkanian, yet again, showed he was a fighter. He mustered up enough strength that weekend for us — his family, former players and supporters nationwide — to enjoy the final chapter in his basketball journey. It’s a Saturday afternoon, and the
sun is shining bright. Tarkanian, using a wheelchair, is sitting next to the dugout at Prosperity Park to watch his grandson, Jerry, play tee ball. Little Jerry, like his grandfather growing up, appears to be the smallest person on the team. But he makes contact during his turn at bat and sends the ball to the outfield. The crowd, including several members of the Tarkanian family, cheers. Tarkanian, even in de-
clining health, made many of his grandchildren’s games and school events. There is video of Jerry Jr. watching television with his grandfather when it was announced that Tarkanian had been selected for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The boy points to the television in excitement. Most of Tarkanian’s 11 grandchildren don’t have many personal memories of their grandfather, the legendary basketball coach. They’ve only heard stories and watched videos. It’s the same story across the valley. Current Rebel players weren’t alive when UNLV went to consecutive Final Fours and don’t fully understand the program’s history. The younger generation may not fully appreciate Tarkanian’s contributions to basketball and, more importantly, to Las Vegas. UNLV has a statue of Tarkanian near the Thomas & Mack Center, and the court at the Mack is named after him, too. That’s one way to preserve and honor what he built, but not the only way to carry on his legacy. The best way to honor Tark is to not waste what he built at UNLV. The proud program Tarkanian created is painfully mediocre these days. It’s time to win some games and get the Mack rockin’ again.
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tarkanian’s legacy will live on The Las Vegas High School basketball players had no idea who the man pictured on their tournament T-shirts was. The boys were competing in December in the Jerry Tarkanian Classic. The shirts featured a photo of Tarkanian chewing his towel. It’s a familiar image for residents who followed Tarkanian’s UNLV basketball team during its glory years in the late 1980s and early ’90s. But for the teenagers, all of whom were born after Tarkanian was forced to resign from UNLV in 1992, Tarkanian was a relative unknown. They didn’t know his history because until recently, Tarkanian’s accomplishments weren’t fully celebrated. Tark’s legacy certainly will be defined by wins and championships — the Rebels made three Final Four appearances in five seasons, after all. But his legacy also includes a feud with the NCAA and dodging accusations of misconduct. There were lawsuits, investigations and suspensions. During the 1990 championship season, nine UNLV players were suspended for one game by the NCAA for nonpayment of long-distance phone bills. But the most notable instance of misconduct came after the 1991 season, in which the undefeated and defending national champion Rebels were upset by Duke in the Final Four. A photo of three players in a hot tub with notorious gambler Richard “Richie The Fixer” Perry, taken in 1989, was published a few weeks after the season. That was the beginning of the end for Tarkanian. Under pressure from school officials, including the university’s then-president, Robert Maxson, Tarkanian resigned. Some in the community were disappointed by the controversy and players’ low graduation rate under Tarkanian and argued it was time to move on. Others protested vocally in support of the coach. Tarkanian surely sparked debate.
“I always like to get transfers, especially from the Pac-10. They already have their cars paid for.”
—Jerry Tarkanian
When he left Long Beach State for UNLV in 1973, the NCAA vacated six of the school’s NCAA Tournament victories amid accusations of recruiting violations. In 1977, the NCAA put UNLV on probation from postseason play for violating rules and requested the university suspend Tarkanian for two seasons. But Tark sued the NCAA, and a Clark County district judge issued an injunction that reinstated the coach. “They’ve been my tormentors my whole life,” Tarkanian said of the NCAA. “I’ve fought them the whole way. I’ve never backed down. And they never stopped.” Tarkanian often recruited rough-around-the-edges players from the inner city, building a team of players some schools passed on. He was revered for giving those players an opportunity, but not all panned out. Clifford Allen, a 6-foot-10 post player with immense talent, never became academically eligible. In 1989, he was sentenced to 45 years in prison on second-degree murder charges. New York City legend Lloyd Daniels also was recruited by Tarkanian but never suited up for the Rebels. Daniels was arrested in North Las Vegas during a drug bust trying to by crack cocaine from an undercover policeman. “It was a crazy idea for other coaches, but Tark gave the inner-city kids a chance,” said Eldridge Hudson, who
Tark’s greatest moments
n March 26, 1977 Tark puts Las Vegas on the national sports
Jerry Tarkanian experienced more than his share of highlights during his coaching career and, in retirement, as a college basketball icon. Here are some of the most memorable: Wins: 729 Winning percentage: .784 Final Four appearances: Four National titles: One. n Aug. 8, 1930 Born in
n 1956 Begins coaching career
at San Joaquin Memorial High School in California.
Euclid, Ohio, the son of Armenian immigrants.
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basketball for Fresno State; graduates in 1955.
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lege level, taking a coaching job at Riverside City College.
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played in the program from 1982 to 1987. “Tark wasn’t scared to take the inner-city kid, and because of that, he had a roster of hard-nosed kids who weren’t afraid to pop you. He believed in us, and we believed in him.” Tarkanian ultimately got his due from the NCAA. And from UNLV. In a lawsuit Tarkanian filed in 1992 against the NCAA, he claimed the organization had a 20-year vendetta and tried to manufacture evidence against him. The legal back-and-forth ended in 1998, weeks before the case was scheduled to go to trial, with Tarkanian picking up his most significant victory. The NCAA said it was wrong and agreed to a $2.5 million settlement. “The NCAA regrets the 26-year ongoing dispute with Jerry Tarkanian and looks forward to putting this matter to rest,” NCAA executive director Cedric Dempsey said at the time. But Tarkanian could never forget. “I get upset every time I think about the NCAA,” he said in 2011. “I just get so mad whenever I read or see something about the NCAA and how they treated me so unfairly. I have to learn to better accept everything that happened with the NCAA. That is part of me.” After Tarkanian’s departure, UNLV experienced its worst stretch in program history until the program’s rebirth under Lon Kruger in the mid-2000s. Kruger welcomed back Tarkanian and the legends from his teams, leading an effort in 2005 to name the court at Thomas & Mack “Jerry Tarkanian Court.” It’s a celebration that wouldn’t have been attended by most players had the university not mended fences with Tarkanian. Some former players, most notably Larry Johnson and current assistant Stacey Augmon, were so displeased by the way UNLV officials handled the Tarkanian situation they had disassociated with the school. The disassociation led to a generation of locals who don’t know or appreciate Jerry Tarkanian’s legacy.
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n 1966 Takes second
junior college job, at Pasadena City College.
map for something other than boxing or betting scandals when UNLV played its first Final Four game. The result is a one-point loss to North Carolina, but the game is pivotal for UNLV. The 1977 team raises expectations that the Runnin’ Rebels would compete at the highest level. n 1977 Takes UNLV n 1976 NCAA puts UNLV on
probation for questionable recruiting practices, citing violations dating to 1971, and pressures UNLV to suspend Tarkanian. Tarkanian sues the NCAA for violating his right to due process and later receives an injunction allowing him to coach.
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nior college titles, three at Riverside and one at Pasadena, Tarkanian climbs to the Division I level as the coach at Long Beach State.
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Remembering jerry
People from across the country took to social media the day Jerry Tarkanian died to offer their condolences, honor his memory and thank him for his impact on college basketball. “Jerry Tarkanian” was the top-trending topic on Twitter for most of Feb. 11, and related hashtags accounted for three of the top five Twitter topics. Newspapers and sports programs nationally led with the news of his death, and hundreds of Las Vegans rallied in support for what he did for the community. Here’s some of what people were talking about, culled from news statements, media comments and social media posts: “Our hearts are broken but filled with incredible memories. You will be missed Tark.”
Tark, can I use your towel to wipe away the tears? #JerryTarkanian #RIPTark
— Lois Tarkanian, Jerry Tarkanian’s wife (pictured right)
— @GettingGrilled (4th of July Burger)
“A tough time — 1st Dean Smith & now Jerry Tarkanian has passed / My sympathy goes out to his wife Lois & family RIP”
RIP Coach.... You inspired many. You believed in kids that the world discarded. The hood will never forget you. — Chris Webber, retired professional basketball player
— Dick Vitale, basketball sportscaster
Coach Tark was a difference maker to all of us. Life changer. Legend. RIP, Coach Tark. #UnlvFamily
Every time Tark came to a practice or game, I honestly felt like I had to play that much harder and that much better. Simply out of respect
— Dave Rice, UNLV men’s basketball coach
Somewhere high above there is one helluva game going on. RIP #JerryTarkanian and #DeanSmith. #UNLV #UNC — @ryslattery (Ryan Slattery)
we loved you Tark #UNLV
— Justin Hawkins, former UNLV basketball player
I recall in high school, I had a reputation as a troubled kid, but Coach Tark was the type of coach that believed in everyone’s potential and gave everyone a second chance. I was one of those guys. I came to UNLV as a young, misled, misunderstood kid, and just didn’t know anything about life. Coach Tark took me under his wing and after my five years at UNLV, I left as a young man with great values, a better person and with a great love and understanding of the game of basketball.
Bite a towel in honor of Jerry Tarkanian today. RIP. #JerryTarkanian #UNLV — @grecomeco23 (Stephen Morales)
— Stacey Augmon, UNLV men’s assistant basketball coach
— Jimmy Kimmel, comedian
n April 2, 1990 The Runnin’ Rebels n 1987 Falls to
Indiana in the school’s second Final Four. In August, top recruit Lloyd Daniels is arrested in North Las Vegas for trying to buy crack from an undercover cop.
put on a dominant performance in the NCAA title game, beating Duke, 103-73. UNLV sets records that stand today for points scored and margin of victory. “We couldn’t be stopped in that game,” says Anderson Hunt, who scored 28 points against the Blue Devils on his way to being named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player. “We wanted to win for our coach, the city and each other.”
n Sept. 7, 2013 Tark’s fight n 1990 Wins national title. During the
season, the NCAA sanctions UNLV for recruiting violations. In December, the school and NCAA forge an agreement allowing UNLV to defend its title. n 1991 Loses to Duke in the national
n 1992 Leaves UNLV. Hired by the San Antonio
Spurs but is fired 20 games into the 1992 season after a dispute with the team’s owner. n 1995 Hired at Fresno State as head coach. n 1998 Receives a
semifinals, the team’s only loss of the season. After, controversy erupts when a photo comes to light showing three players in a hot tub with Richard Perry, a convicted game fixer.
$2.5 million settlement in a harassment lawsuit he filed against the NCAA.
with the NCAA created uncertainty about whether he would be inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame as some of the game’s gatekeepers considered him a black-hat. After years of being snubbed, though, Tark is welcomed to the hall.
n 2002 Coaches final game at Fresno State. n 2005 The court at Thomas & Mack
Center is named Jerry Tarkanian Court.
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n 1973 Hired at UNLV n March 30, 1991 The Runnin’ Rebels enter the Final Four undefeated with n March 23, 1987: The Runnin’ Rebels go on a
24-2 run to overcome a 17-point deficit against Iowa on the way to the Final Four. The comeback strengthens the reputation of Tark’s teams as tough, resilient and well-coached.
n 1988 After Tarkanian’s lawsuit
against the NCAA advances to the Supreme Court, justices overturn the injunction. Tarkanian, however, is allowed to continue coaching.
what later would be remembered as one of the most powerful teams in college basketball history, featuring four NBA draft picks. The Rebels finish the regular season undefeated, with a 29.4-point average margin of victory, then win three of their first four NCAA Tournament games by double figures on the way to a Final Four appearance against Duke. The season ends with a crushing, two-point loss, but memories of that team live on.
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Just wait til next year: Eyes will be on Nevada By Amber Phillips STAFF WRITER
Politically speaking, 2016 could be Nevada’s brightest year yet. ¶ It won’t be the state’s first time on the national stage. In 2008, for instance, both Nevada Democrats and Republicans succeeded in moving up their primaries, making Nevada one of just four states to conduct early presidential primary contests. ¶ But a wide-open presidential race, a competitive U.S. Senate race and Nevada’s status as a crucial swing state all should align to make next year’s elections a battle of epic proportions in Nevada. ¶ Insiders say it’s good for the state, as it will bring in more national candidates and force them to take positions on issues that matter to Nevada and the West. ¶ Here’s a closer look at the factors at play:
The Obama machine During the 2012 presidential election, Democrats’ organizing power in Nevada was unparalleled. Sen. Harry Reid’s disciplined get-out-the-vote apparatus was boosted by President Barack Obama’s data-driven voter targeting. Obama carried the state with 52 percent of the vote. But some say the machine fell apart during November’s midterm elections, when Republicans crushed Democrats on the Nevada ballot. Can Democrats rebound by Election Day 2016? Democratic operatives say November’s results are more indicative of a national red wave and ineffective candidates than their internal organization. They say they can make Nevada a competitive state both for Reid, who will seek re-election for the sixth time, and for the Democratic presidential nominee.
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The candidates On the Democratic side:
The outlook isn’t so simple on the Republican side, which once again has a crowded field. Some of the key players expected to make a play for Nevada:
vs Hillary Clinton is the party’s presumed favorite for president.
Sen. Rand Paul, Ky.: Paul, with his libertarian streak, could do well with voters in Nevada.
Sen. Marco Rubio, Fla.: Rubio lived in Las Vegas for six years as a child, and he was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Voter registration Politics is a math game, and in 2016, Democrats will have to contend with a savvier Republican Party that’s rapidly catching up in voter registration. Nevada’s official Republican Party is in disarray, but big-name GOP players have branched off to raise money and organize on their own. Gov. Brian Sandoval, for example, helped fund Engage Nevada, a nonprofit formed in May 2013 that registered 30,000 voters, many of them new conservatives who cast ballots in 2014. As of January, Democrats had about 95,000 more registered voters than Republicans in the state. Republicans hope to narrow that number to 60,000 to stay competitive in the next election. They plan to focus on courting Hispanic voters. Engage Nevada was launched by Republican operative Chris Carr, who is moving to Washington, D.C., to run the Republican National Committee’s political operation for 2016. “If we become a one-party state, then that means we’re not relevant,” Carr said. “And that’s not good for anybody.”
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Gov. Chris Christie, N.J.: The governor has much in common with Nevada: His state has a gaming economy that includes online gambling, and he is friends with Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson.
Gov. Scott Walker, Wis.: Walker, also from a swing state, is likely to try to make a serious play in Nevada.
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Swing state There are three main reasons Nevada’s position as a swing state is stronger than ever: Both parties’ position on the primary calendar, the state’s purple electorate and a contested presidential race with no incumbent. Nevada’s Democratic and Republican caucuses both are guaranteed to be among the first four presidential contests in the nation, shortly after Iowa and New Hampshire. Playing well in Nevada could help a presidential candidate pull out of a crowded field and gain momentum. That means Nevada can expect high-profile visits, lots of advertising and an influx of politicos fighting for their candidate. Much like in 2012, winning Nevada’s Hispanic population will be a key strategy for any campaign. Expect Republicans to try to bolster their standing with Hispanics by touting Sandoval, the first Hispanic to win statewide election in Nevada.
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Gov. Jeb Bush, Fla.: In 2000, Jeb Bush’s brother, George, carried Nevada’s Republican caucus.
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Nevada historically is a bellwether for the nation in presidential elections. Since 1908, the state has voted for every successful presidential candidate except one — Gerald Ford in 1976.
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Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, left, will be challenged in this year’s race by Mayor Pro Tem Stavros Anthony, who represents Ward 4 on the City Council. The two vote together on most issues but disagreed about funding a soccer stadium downtown as well as allowing medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the city. (LE BASKOW/STAFF FILE)
Soccer could kick mayor out of office Both mayors Goodman have long lobbied for pro sports; challenger opposed stadium By Conor Shine staff writer
Six months ago, Carolyn Goodman seemed to have an unassailable grip on a second term as Las Vegas mayor. During her first three years in office, the city’s economy rebounded and downtown development flourished. Goodman avoided major controversy and was less prone to the type of remarks that often landed her predecessor and husband, former Mayor Oscar Goodman, in hot water — such as telling fourth-graders his hobby was drinking booze. But Carolyn Goodman also helped lead a failed deal to bring a professional soccer team and stadium to downtown Las Vegas. Building a stadium had been Oscar Goodman’s goal for a decade and
was a key part of Carolyn Goodman’s 2011 campaign. It was supposed to be the Goodmans’ legacy. Now, it could lead to the end of their political dynasty. After a contentious 4-3 city council vote in December to approve more than $56 million of public funding for a $200 million stadium project, Las Vegas Councilman Stavros Anthony began plotting a run for mayor. He announced his candidacy the following month. Last week, the soccer proposal crumbled after Las Vegas failed to be selected by Major League Soccer for a team. But Anthony plans to use Goodman’s support of the stadium against her. How far the issue will carry Anthony remains to be seen. Anthony faces an uphill battle in overcoming Goodman’s name recognition and deep community ties, which already netted her $136,000 in campaign contributions. Anthony has as much as $160,000
left over from his 2013 council run, but he’ll need more if he hopes to keep pace with Goodman. Anthony could find allies in the Culinary Union and Boyd Gaming, which both also opposed the stadium, although it’s unknown whether they’ll use their financial and political clout to back Anthony’s campaign. Aside from the stadium, there’s not much that differentiates the candidates. Anthony is a Republican, while Goodman is unaffiliated, but the mayoral race is nonpartisan and most city council issues don’t fall along ideological lines. The two have worked closely together for years. Anthony is Goodman’s second-in-command as mayor pro tem, and the two have voted similarly on most city issues. Anthony’s previous biggest break from Goodman was his opposition to medical marijuana dispensaries opening in the city. Anthony also voted against building a new city hall in 2009. Carolyn Goodman wasn’t on the
council at the time, but Oscar Goodman was and voted in favor of the project. Heading into the campaign, both candidates say they want the best for Las Vegas. For Goodman, that means continuing to grow downtown by finding new ways to draw tourists there. Anthony wants to invest more in the city’s neighborhoods, using taxpayer dollars that had been earmarked for the stadium to build new parks. The campaign battle so far has started slow, but it is expected to intensify quickly with fewer than two months before the April 7 primary. Two other candidates in the race, Abdul Shabazz and Phil Cory, are political newcomers and are unlikely to capture much of the vote. That could make the primary a winner-take-all affair. If either Goodman or Anthony wins 50 percent of the vote, they would win the seat outright, without the need for a general election.
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Eddie Carroll, president of Vegas Extreme Skydiving, prepares for a jump over Jean. His company facilitates about 16,000 jumps a year. (steve marcus/Staff)
Briton finds Vegas perfect for skydiving By Andrea Domanick staff writer
In his more than three decades and 18,000 jumps as a professional skydiver, Eddie Carroll has soared into sports stadiums, movie premieres and Stonehenge. But of all the places his career has taken him, it’s the view of the Las Vegas Strip from 15,000 feet up that Carroll knows best. As owner of Las Vegas Extreme Skydiving, Carroll gives thousands of local and visiting thrillseekers the rush of a lifetime with his tandem skydiving program on the south end of the Strip. The 50-year-old London native set up shop here in 2003, and Extreme Skydiving now is one of the leading recreational skydiving companies in the country, facilitating about 16,000 jumps per year. Carroll and his team take full advantage of Las Vegas’ dry climate, which allows for close to 340 days of skydiving annually. The valley’s year-round flow of tourists and adventurous local crowd have made the region something of a skydiving haven. Still, Carroll says the company’s success has every-
thing to do with caution. “If I even have an inkling the weather might turn, we don’t go,” he said. “It doesn’t take too much to turn a beautiful day into a dangerous situation.” As a result, Extreme Skydiving has a perfect safety record, with no major injuries or deaths in its 12 years of business. “Out of everything I’ve learned, the most important lesson is learning when not to go,” Carroll said. Carroll’s passion for jumping out of planes emerged when he joined the British Army at 16 and trained in freeform parachuting, the British term for skydiving. He took to it quickly, and eventually joined the famed Red Devils Parachute Regiment and after early retirement from the British Army, spent several years in the Middle East providing military training, including to Saudi Arabia’s Special Forces. While he’d long considered moving to Las Vegas for its prime jumping climate, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that Carroll decided to take the leap, move here and launch his own recreational skydiving business. Over the next decade, the business grew from a twoperson operation anchored by a small but hearty Cesna
to a seven-person company that takes up to 14 people at a time on anywhere from 30 to 80 jumps per week. Carroll also has become a go-to guy for filming aerial jumps for television and movies. His work has been featured in “Mission: Impossible,” “Bear Grylls: Desert Survival” and “The Amazing Race.” Carroll has made a point of giving back to the community as well, with jumps to raise money for the Las Vegas Marathon and the Las Vegas Santa Run — he recently parachuted into Town Square in a Santa suit — and by donating skydiving experiences to Wounded Warriors, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. From wearing costumes to jumping naked, there’s little Carroll won’t do to accommodate, as long as it is safe. And while he won’t ever force a person to jump, he does try to change people’s minds if they get cold feet. For Carroll, sharing the feeling and thrill of flight with others is the passion that drives his work. “There’s just nothing like it,” he said. “All my senses seem to be alert and alive, both when I’m in the air and after I’ve landed. I think every human wants to fly like a bird. I just get to do it every day.”
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ASK AN ATTORNEY WHAT DO I DO IF I GET IN A CAR ACCIDENT?
According to official 2014 statistics from Metro Police, there were 13,678 reported collisions in the agency’s jurisdiction, and 8,727 involved injuries. The numbers were down significantly from 2013 for several reasons, but our city still averaged more than 35 accidents per day. With such staggering numbers, you can imagine I get asked this question a lot. ¶ Metro’s February 2014 policy change that “officers will no longer investigate or write reports on non-injury accidents” is partly responsible for some of the confusion at the scene. And while our new sheriff, Joe Lombardo, has stated it’s his “intent to (go) back to handling minor vehicle accidents,” he also has said it’s not going to be immediate and he needs to increase the number of officers before such a change can be made. ¶ So, what should you do if you get in an accident in Las Vegas? It’s much better to have a plan and never need it. And remember, if there’s ever concern, call 911 — even if XENOPHON PETERS you already did and the dispatcher said no one was coming. Drive safe, Las Vegas.
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TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND TRY TO STAY CALM Although panicking and getting angry or upset are natural reactions after a collision, doing your best to keep a level-head will help you get through the situation and help you recall details later.
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CHECK FOR INJURIES Is everyone in your vehicle OK? What about the other car? If there are any injuries, no matter how small they may seem, call 911 immediately. And remember, you may be injured even if you don’t feel it right away. Whiplash injuries normally don’t show up until days later, and adrenaline can mask pain. So, if you even feel you may be injured, it’s best to call the police.
PLEASE NOTE If the other driver seems overly irate, if you’re scared or have a gut feeling that something is not quite right, stay in your vehicle, call 911 and wait for police or paramedics to arrive. If possible, stay on the phone with the 911 operator until they do.
USE YOUR CAMERA Most of us have cameras on our cellphones. At accident scenes, cameras are great tools. But if you don’t have a camera, that’s OK, too. Just make sure to write down notes about what happened.
1 Exchange info with the other driver Take photos of insurance cards, driver’s licenses, license plates and registration information for all vehicles involved. Make a note of the driver’s phone number or have them say it into a video recording.
2 Document the accident Take photos of all vehicles from all angles. You can use the video function to walk around the cars, too.
3 Document the surroundings The environment may have had a role in the crash. Is there a street light out? Do you think the other driver ran a stop or yield sign? Was there oil or debris on the road? It’s useful to take pictures of all these things.
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TURN ON YOUR HAZARD LIGHTS Some vehicles automatically turn these on when they sense a collision. Hazard lights will alert other drivers of trouble in the area.
MOVE THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE PLACE OUT OF TRAFFIC Do so when an accident is injury-free, the cars are functional and it’s safe to move the vehicles. This important step can prevent further collisions, especially if traffic is heavy.
CALL THE POLICE (911) Even if the accident is minor, it should be reported to Metro before you leave the scene. A 911 operator will determine whether police need to be dispatched. Also, parts of the valley are not part of Metro’s jurisdiction. In those areas, police may have different policies and be required on the scene.
BE POLITE, BUT DON’T TELL ANYONE THE ACCIDENT WAS YOUR FAULT (EVEN IF YOU THINK IT MAY BE) State only the facts and try to limit what you say about the accident to police or an insurance company. You should speak to your attorney before making any statements.
IF NEEDED, CONTACT 911 MULTIPLE TIMES If the other driver doesn’t have insurance, is being uncooperative or won’t provide personal information, and if 911 isn’t sending the police, call again. Request they immediately send an officer to respond to an “uncooperative driver.”
NOTIFY YOUR ATTORNEY AS SOON AS IS PRACTICAL The sooner you contact an attorney, the faster they can begin gathering evidence to support your case. If the accident appears to be your fault, the evidence may help exonerate you. If the accident was the other driver’s fault, evidence gathered may help prove your case.
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Gavin Maloof drops a ceremonial “first puck” during the “Let’s Bring Hockey to Las Vegas” newa conference Feb. 10 at the MGM Grand Ballroom. (L.E. baskow/Staff)
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ary Bettman watched the performance with a bemused expression. The commissioner of the National Hockey League wore a faint smile, looking like the director of a hit musical who had agreed to watch a spirited audition without an opening in his cast. “There are no promises,” Bettman said more than once during a news conference, which included a Plexiglas podium, video panels and a pair of guys in hockey uniforms skating on fake ice. The point was to announce that season-ticket deposits for a nonexistent NHL team are being collected at vegaswantshockey.com. “One of the reasons Bill asked me to be here was because he’d spent a lot of time and resources, and wanted me to see the response firsthand,” Bettman said. “Bill” is Bill Foley, CEO of Fidelity National Financial and the head of Hockey Vision Vegas. A West Point graduate who’s both congenial and philanthropic, Foley is leading the effort to land an expansion team at MGM Resorts Arena.
level talent to add franFoley has serious cash chises to a 30-team league. and is brimming with pasTwo would be needed for a sion and confidence. Las balanced schedule. Vegas has an arena already No team is moving, so under construction on the forget the relocation of, say, Strip. If you are the comthe Arizona Coyotes. missioner of the NHL, why As for concerns about not check it out? open sports-book betting, “Without two key facJohn Bettman said the league tors, we wouldn’t be having Katsilometes hasn’t even started a conthis conversation,” Bettversation on the subject, man said. “One is the fact adding, “It’s not something that there is a new arena we’re focused on.” coming out of the ground, and two is Bill “To ask these questions, you’re assumFoley.” ing we’ve started an expansion process, But Bettman’s visit was as remarkable but we haven’t,” Bettman said. “This for what it didn’t represent as what it is Bill making sure that his pursuit of a did. His trip wasn’t verification that an franchise makes sense, that the interest NHL team would be sent to Las Vegas — and support is here, and we don’t have even if advance season-ticket sales are a a problem with that because we’re kind success — nor was it a tacit endorsement of curious as well, if at some point we’re that the city is ready for an expansion going to give this consideration.” NHL team. Bettman observed firsthand that There is no expansion plan in place for resort executives (especially those with the league. The league’s Board of GovMGM Resorts International), tourism ernors requires a three-quarters vote to representatives and elected officials are approve new teams, and the league hasn’t excited about bringing an NHL team to yet studied whether there is enough top-
Las Vegas. The league agreed to allow Foley and his partners, ex-Palms resort and Sacramento Kings owners Phil and Joe Maloof, to test the Vegas market by securing 10,000 season-ticket commitments for a team that would start skating in the 2016-’17 season. That effort started with the Founding 50, which last week bloomed to the Founding 83. Members of the club are to sign up at least 50 prospective seasonticket holders. The idea is to parlay their passion into real revenue and fan support for a team. Foley has said moving 10,000 of the refundable ticket deposits would guarantee that a team would move to Vegas. But Bettman says otherwise. “What you’re hearing is Bill’s enthusiasm,” Bettman said. “He’s very enthusiastic. If you’re Bill Foley and are chasing the dream, you want to know early on if this is a dream worth chasing.” Making it to the big time can be a journey with many stops along the road. When Bettman stands and cheers, so can we. Otherwise, it’s all a rehearsal.
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PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE As the potential for a “post-antibiotic era” nears, doctors and patients are following these steps to help slow bacteria’s fast evolution
Antibiotic resistance occurs when an antibiotic becomes increasingly less effective at fighting the bacterial infection it once was able to defend against. This happens naturally as part of a bacteria’s evolutionary process, but the imprudent use of antibiotics has accelerated that process. The World Health Organization has expressed alarm that we may be heading toward a post-antibiotic era and that the bacterial infections we’ve been able to successfully treat for generations no longer will respond to antibiotics. ¶ “What that means for patients, if Antibiotic we don’t properly manage antibiotic resistance, resistance is said is very limited and very expensive treatment to be one of the options,” said Daniel Kim, director of phargreatest threats to macy services at Southern Hills Hospital & human health worldwide. Medical Center. “Improper usage patterns drive the development of antibiotic resistance; we’re seeing antibiotics being prescribed incorrectly by physicians, and we’re seeing antibiotics being taken incorrectly by patients.” ¶ Since the 1950’s, there has been misjudgement about antibiotic use, and the fallout that we are facing because of it requires the concentrated attention of healthcare workers, policymakers and the community at large. The good news is that, as with most widespread problems, the solution starts on the ground floor: the physician and the patient.
HOW DOCTORS ARE TRYING TO PREVENT ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE “There was a time when prescribing antibiotics more freely was the appropriate response of physicians, but now, as we have identified the problem with the growing antibiotic resistance, the approach has had to change,” Kim said. “Many physicians are taking a more aggressive approach toward the appropriate use of antibiotics.” That aggressive approach often employs a coordinated effort across the medical chain. “The first thing we can do is be mindful that the infection we are treating is a confirmed bacteria, and then we discuss it from a team approach, which means involving the doctor, the pharmacist and the nurses,” Kim said. “In our hospital, we also have an infection prevention coordinator, so we include them as well in the multidisciplinary team.”
Antibiotic resistance costs the United States $55.8 billion a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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HOW PATIENTS CAN PREVENT ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE “We’re seeing a lot of patients who either take antibiotics when they don’t need them, or they need them but they don’t take them as directed,” Pharmacy Services Director Daniel Kim said. A common way patients misuse antibiotics is taking leftover pills from another infection. “As a pharmacist, the most important things to communicate to patients is how many tablets to take at once, how often you need to take them and how many days you need to take them for,” Kim said. “A common practice we see is when patients stop taking their antibiotics midway through the course, once they start feeling better. The danger in that approach is, while it kills some of the bacteria, other bacteria are only weakened because you haven’t finished the full course, so those bacteria will go on to regenerate, and often they’ll have different genetic material that will be resistant to those antibiotics.” On a patientby-patient basis, it’s is a small change, but when you consider the millions of antibiotic courses prescribed over a year, there can be an accumulative change in bacterial groups. Because of this snowball effect, antibiotics every year develop more resistance.
Antibiotic resistance is widely reported in bacteria that cause urinary tract infections, pneumonia and bloodstream infections such as MRSA.
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When prescribed, be sure to take the full course of antibiotics, as directed Stay hydrated If you develop nasal congestion as a result of a cold, nasal irrigations may be used as an alternative to decongestant tablets. Nasal irrigation kits consist of a squirt bottle with a special tip that you fill with buffered salt that’s included and warm distilled water. Place the tip against one nostril opening, squeeze the bottle with gentle pressure and the fluid comes out the other nostril. “It fulfills two needs: It keeps the nasal cavity hydrated, and it flushes out any nasal discharge you might have,” Daniel Kim said. Message and data rates apply.For more info visit texterhelp.com
HOW MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS TRACK BACTERIA’S EVOLUTION Physicians and pharmacists use an antibiogram, a historical record that catalogs the sensitivities of a specific type of bacteria to a specific antibiotic, to help ensure the correct class of antibiotic is prescribed. “Antibiograms give the physician a road map into what they should be using for a specific infection,” Daniel Kim said. “The Southern Nevada Health District puts out an antibiogram for the entire county, and in addition, every hospital has its own individualized antibiogram.” The physician’s goal is to prescribe antibiotics as prudently as possible and to make sure the antibiotic, once prescribed, eradicates the bacteria swiftly and effectively.
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BY DANIELLE BIRKIN | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY
In 2013, Las Vegas hosted more than 5.1 million convention delegates, attracting attendees both domestic and international. ¶ Whether the conventioneers were in town for the Consumer Electronics Show or the Potato Expo, most had something in common: They were business travelers on a mission, with luggage to pack, flights to book, hotel rooms to reserve, transportation to arrange and dining options to consider. ¶ Traveling for leisure can be stressful enough, but business trips can be downright daunting. ¶ But they don’t have to be. A few simple pointers can ensure smooth sailing for all business travelers.
DRESS TO IMPRESS Sneakers and sweats might be more comfortable than a business suit, but Barbara DesChamps, author of “It’s in the Bag: The Complete Guide to Lightweight Travel,” says people get much better service, particularly in airports, when they dress well and appear wealthy. Traveling in an outfit that doubles as presentation attire also comes in handy if your luggage is lost or you are late. “That way, you’re not stuck in jeans for a big meeting,” said Melissa Gillespie, of Innova Communications, a public relations, social media and marketing company.
PACK LIKE A PRO Road warriors advise keeping a “go bag” partially packed with necessities such as toiletries, sleepwear, workout gear and undergarments. Make sure to include phone chargers and extra batteries. Keep high-resolution scans of your driver’s license, passport and credit cards on your phone or computer in case you lose the originals.
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GIFT CARD YOURSELF Meals typically account for the third-largest cost on expense accounts, after airfare and lodging. Travelers are likely to grab a meal on the run, but “a great way to save money is to get a gift card to a chain restaurant you like,” according to David Weber of Learn About Flow, a corporate and personal life coaching company. “You save time, as you know the menu in advance, and you potentially save money and hassles over unknown local options or hotel offerings.”
If your hotel’s iron gets more use than its free Wi-Fi, you’re probably still using the traditional fold-and-stack packing method, which creates wrinkles and creases. Savvy fliers swear by bundle wrapping, which involves layering clothing around a central core object. It takes a bit longer and might involve some trial and error, but once you bundle, you’ll never look back. Several tutorials can easily be found online.
CONSIDER HOTEL ALTERNATIVES For weary travelers looking for lodging, there used to be two basic schools of thought: Stay at a midpriced big-name hotel chain near the airport or book a higher-end room downtown at a more upscale — and expensive — sister property of the bigname chains. In “Five Tips for Smarter Business Travel,” British journalist Hazel Davis suggests embracing hotel alternatives. “Don’t get hung up on the idea that you have to stay in a corporate hotel,” Davis writes. “Before your trip, check out private rental sites such as Airbnb and Wimdu.” Davis also recommends Onefinestay, which offers rooms in private homes in New York, Paris, London and Los Angeles.
MORE TIPS FOR A MORE CONVENIENT TRIP ■ “You can save an astonishing amount of time, improve efficiency and breeze through TSA simply by sending your luggage via FedEx to your hotel. It sounds crazy, but it works.” — Bill Shelton Left Field Creative, a marketing and advertising company
■ “I leave a suitcase containing a toiletries bag, a change of business clothes and a set of workout gear at a hotel in each destination I travel to frequently … (which) saves me hours of standing around luggage carousels as well as trying to cram everything into a carry-on.” — Bill Walshe Viceroy Hotel Group
■ “I do a voluntary TSA PreCheck. I no longer have to remove my shoes, jacket, laptop or belt. I just show the TSA PreCheck certification on the bar code of my boarding pass.” — Bill Whitmore Allied Barton Security Services
■ “A night of tossing and turning can ruin a trip, which is why I bring clothespins or clips so I can secure the hotel curtains and keep unwanted light out.” — Stephen Stagner Mattress Firm
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THE CUTTING BOARD|POULTRY |POULTRY CUTS BY PASHTANA USUFZY GRAPHIC BY WILLIAM NEFF
The right cut of meat or poultry can make all the difference, whether you’re planning a holiday feast or a Saturday night dinner. ¶ Longtime butcher Ron Lutz, owner of the Butcher Block in Las Vegas, breaks down what you need to know about common cuts of poultry.
Turkey
NECK
■ Besides being the guest of honor at Thanksgiving dinner, turkey is an excellent choice for flavoring poultry stock.
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■ Turkey grinds well, making it a good option for meatballs, meatloaf, burgers and lasagna.
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■ More flavorful than chicken, turkey pairs well with a number of spices such as allspice and sage and with various fruits such as apples, cranberries and oranges.
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■ Turkey meat, especially white meat, is low in fat and loaded with nutrients such as protein, iron, zinc, potassium, vitamin B6 and niacin.
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Chicken ■ The most popular type of poultry. ■ Free-range chicken is more flavorful than the standard variety but also more expensive and not as tender.
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■ Capons are chickens DRUMETTE that have been BREAST WING castrated and, in some cases, force-fed. This may not sound too appealing, but the result is a meat that is less gamey, moister and more tender. ■ Chicken’s flavor meshes well with cuisines from many different cultures, making it a staple protein choice for just about any dish.
TENDERLOIN DRUMSTICK
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■ Valued for its flavor and versatility. ■ Can be roasted, braised or made into confit. THIGH
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■ Works well with oranges, peaches, pears, pomegranate and raspberries. Asian flavors such as hoisin sauce also complement duck well.
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Fashion is in the air. The valley will host two major fashion events this week, part of a growing effort to make Las Vegas an international fashion hub. Fashion Week Las Vegas runs Feb. 17-19 at Town Square. Each night will feature a runway show and model competition. Designers, models and buyers from around the world are expected to attend. Magic Vegas, a semi-annual pilgrimage of fashion insiders, runs the same three days. More than 60,000 fashionistas will buzz around town, shopping and celebrating good style. The convention at the Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay convention centers will feature clothing and accessories for men, women and children.
Top: Dwayne wears an Ermenegildo Zegna Z Zegna shirt, suit and belt; and Montblanc Star Chronograph UTC Automatic watch, both available at the Forum Shops at Caesars. Taya wears an L.K. Bennett Maria dress; Hearts on Fire Lorelei ring; and Copley bangle, available at the Forum Shops, and Tiffany & Co. Tiffany T earrings and cuff, available at Via Bellagio. Right: Tiffany & Co. Diamond Line bracelet, Omega constellation and aqua swing rings, available at Via Bellagio. Hearts on Fire Lorelei rings, earrings and necklace and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, available at the Forum Shops. Far right: Omega square and round cuff links, money clip and De Ville TrĂŠsor watch, available at Via Bellagio. Montblanc TimeWalker Date Automatic and TimeWalker Automatic Dual Time Special Edition watches, available at the Forum Shops.
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Photography: Christopher DeVargas Styling: Giovanna Gaba Hair and makeup: Sarah Barker Hair and makeup assistant: Carly Ryan Nails: Darlene Gahagan Models: Dwayne K. and Taya S.
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The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.
Rocco (A795593)
Clyde (A818788)
The Sugarplum trio
Lola
Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Pit bull terrier Description: Rocco is a happy, highenergy pup, but he is also obedient and trainable — he already knows how to sit. Adoption fee: $105
Age: 14-month-old neutered male Breed: Domestic medium-hair Description: Clyde is mellow and enjoys belly rubs when cuddled up on the couch. He gets along with children but also values a personal space of his own. Adoption fee: $80
Age: 6-month to 4-year-old females Breed: American and Abyssinian guinea pigs Description: Aunt Sugarplum has helped mom Partridge raise baby Turtledove. They are deeply bonded and should remain together. Adoption fee: $30 for the three
Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Blue, cream and white bully mix Description: Lola is a well-behaved girl who prefers cuddling to her toys. She is house-trained, good with children and compatible with large, calm dogs. Adoption fee: $75
Licorice (A823375)
Billie (A823505)
Piccolo
Rosie & Sweetheart
Age: 13-month-old female Breed: Shorthaired rabbit Description: Looking for some bunny to love? Licorice is one of many rabbits available for adoption. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 9-month-old spayed female Breed: Miniature poodle mix Description: Billie is an energetic puppy who can’t get enough playtime with toys and cats. She’ll fetch and hide her toys, and loves to play romp and chase with feline friends. Adoption fee: $200
Age: 7-month-old spayed girl Breed: Chihuahua mix Description: Piccolo has a fox-like appearance and playful nature. She is eager to know love and bless someone with unconditional devotion. Adoption fee: $100
Age: 3-year-old spayed females Breed: English spot mix and Lionhead mix Description: These sisters, bonded for life, are kind and enjoy being together all the time. They require a responsible, indoor-only home. Adoption fee: $40 for the pair
McGruff (A820286)
Gezibelle (A822779)
Taz
Hansel
Age: 13-month-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua Description: McGruff is in need of a loving family to explore the world with. His leash skills are great, making him a great companion for backyard barbecues or trips around the block. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 9-month-old spayed female Breed: Domestic longhair Description: Gezibelle lives for attention — and isn’t afraid to meow or paw at you to get it! She is friendly with children, dogs and other cats. Adoption fee: $80
Age: 9-year-old neutered male Breed: Orange tabby Description: Taz is a calm-natured cutie best suited for a quiet lifestyle. He is drawn to soft-spoken people and easy-going felines. Adoption fee: $20
Age: 3-month-old neutered male Breed: Siamese Description: Hansel is spirited and intelligent and is making good progress with socialization, which should continue in a forever home. Adoption fee: $70
Animal foundation 702-384-3333 x131 | animalfoundation.com/adopt Animals are assigned a color next to their name indicating location: 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson
Nevada SPCA 4800 W. Dewey Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-873-SPCA | www.nevadaspca.org
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By Ray Brewer | staff writer
itle IX, the law requiring that female athletes have the same opportunities as their male counterparts, has existed for more than 40 years and has helped females thrive in athletics. ¶ But despite their many successes, women athletes aren’t celebrated as frequently or passionately as male players. ¶ Locals are passionate, for instance, about the UNLV men’s basketball team, arriving by the thousands to the Thomas & Mack Center to cheer them to victory or complain when they lose. By comparison, the Lady Rebels play in front of a few hundred fans, and the results of their games garner little reaction in the community. ¶ But female athletes in the valley are working hard, breaking records, courting fans and winning games. Here, we celebrate a few of them.
QB JAYMEE LUKe News of the Cimarron-Memorial High School football player spread quickly. No matter how hard they tried or game-planned, opponents couldn’t prevent the quarterback from dominating. The player’s name is Jaymee Luke, and she stands just 5-foot, 1-inch tall. In one game, six of the seven defenders trying to stop Luke wound up on the ground. In 16 games last season, she passed for 2,900 yards and rushed for 2,800 yards to lead the Spartans to the state championship. “She is super competitive and so into winning,” Cimarron coach Mark Bailey said. “She is visually upset when we lose. That drive sets her apart. When you combine that drive with her ability, it makes for an awesome player.” Luke is the face of girls flag football in the Clark County School District. The sport debuted three winters ago to help the district become Title IX compliant and instantly was a hit. Initially, it was only a varsity-level sport.
Now, schools have freshman and junior varsity teams, from which girls rarely are cut. One Cimarron coach joked that Luke, a senior, is the best quarterback in Las Vegas, even better than males who play tackle football. She accurately throws the ball 40 yards with a perfect spiral. When she runs, her cut-back moves are unstoppable, and she frequently breaks loose for long touchdown runs. Most are uncontested. This season, she has completed 265 of 365 passes for 56 touchdowns and just five interceptions. She has rushed 170 times for 2,282 yards and 35 touchdowns. She also plays defensive back and has six interceptions. “I don’t know about that,” Luke said of people’s assertion she’s better than the boys. “I didn’t think I would be the best player in town. I just wanted to be good enough to play at Cimarron.” A four-year starter for the Cimarron soccer team, Luke, who has a soccer scholarship to Arkansas State, wanted to try something different as part of her high school experience. It’s a common motivation among girls flag football players.
Football was a natural fit. Luke is the middle of three daughters. Her father was determined to have someone to throw the football with, and family outings at the park always included games of touch football. Now, Luke’s father sits proudly in the stands on game days. “This is the most fun I’ve had in high school sports ever,” Luke said.
It’s a different game Possessions start on the 20-yard line in flag football’s 80-yard layout. Runners can’t spin or jump to avoid having their flag pulled. Quarterbacks are allowed to rush one time per offensive series. But if the opposing team blitzes, quarterbacks can take off running. Most of Jaymee Luke’s 2,282 rushing yards have come when teams blitz. Some of Luke’s opponents take to Twitter or Facebook ahead of games saying they’ll stop her. Opposing coaches have tried many different defensive strategies, such as frequently blitzing. “If they try to stop my running, they can’t stop my throwing,” Luke said. “If they try to stop my throwing, they can’t stop my running.”
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sparkling on the softball diamond It’s the day before the College of Southern Nevada softball team’s season-opening tournament, and players are sitting in the clubhouse reviewing the opponents they are scheduled to face. The meeting has a different feel this season. The clubhouse is new — and long overdue. There are locker stalls for each player, computers for studying, a players’ lounge and an office for coach Callen Perreira. It’s a proper home for a college team, a setup similar to that used by CSN baseball players at the college’s Henderson campus off College Drive and U.S. 95. And this is just the beginning. Softball games and practices still are at the Russell Road Recreation Complex about seven miles from campus, which is inconvenient to travel to and doesn’t provide a sense of playing at home. The same diamonds the Coyotes play on are used by recreational leagues. But plans are being finalized for a multimillion-dollar sports complex with two lighted softball and soccer fields to be built west of the baseball stadium on the Henderson campus. It could be ready for next season. First-year athletic director Dexter Irvin is aggressively putting his stamp on the athletics department. The college launched
a women’s volleyball program to begin competing in the fall. The softball program started in 2004 and until Perreira become coach in 2011, struggled with resources and winning games. The upgrades are about more than providing equal opportunities for female athletes. The project aims to maximize the potential of the college, where about 85 percent of athletes come from Southern Nevada high schools. When Perreira coached at Hawaii-Hilo, he was instrumental is getting an on-campus stadium built. “It is coming; you can finally see it,” Perreira said of his vision for CSN. “We are proud of how we are building up the program — and using Nevada kids to do it.” Perreira retired to Las Vegas after a long coaching career at Hawaii-Hilo but was lured out of retirement to be a part-time assistant at CSN. Soon, he was promoted to head coach. Almost immediately, the program started producing better results. The team had its first 40-win season in 2014 and was ranked as high as No. 3 nationally. CSN also started sending players to Division I programs. Perreira “is very persistent and always hustling,” said Mia Acuna, a CSN sophomore and Centennial High graduate. “He makes sure all the little things add up to big things for us.” CSN softball players wait their turn to bat during practice at the Russell Road Sports Complex. The team got a new clubhouse, and a new field isn’t far behind. (L.E. baskow/ Staff)
community involvement is foundation for UNLV program Larry Bertsch was overwhelmed by the gesture. Before last season began, UNLV women’s basketball coach Kathy Olivier and a few players arrived at Bertsch’s accounting offices with a special delivery: Bertsch’s season tickets. The Lady Rebels are creative in their community outreach and how they cater to the program’s small but loyal fan base. Bertsch, a season-ticket holder since the 1980s, was one of about 10 homes and businesses the team visited. “We try to connect with our supporters,” said Olivier, UNLV’s seventhyear head coach. “That’s a big thing for us.” A new fundraiser this season made the biggest connection yet. For $2,000 each, boosters sponsored lockers for the team at the Cox Pavilion. Each donor’s name was listed on a plate on the locker, and a
UNLV head coach Kathy Olivier (steve marcus/Staff)
party was held in the locker room. Former players and other supporters, including Bertsch, contributed more than $30,000 to the team. Money went into the program’s general fund to offset summer school expenses not covered by scholarships. The Lady Rebels have a 94 percent graduation rate. “We have a great group of ladies,” Bertsch said. “They are easy to support because they are so genuine and
because they play so hard.” The team averages about 350 fans per game, which includes more than just the action on the court. Win or lose, players mingle with fans and sign autographs. Most of the fans are high school or youth players who look up to the college women. “In women’s basketball, you need a following,” Olivier said. “We have ours.” The team is working to expand the following by becoming even more involved in the community. Players speak at schools, host camps and coach youth teams to be actively involved in promoting UNLV basketball. The aim is to attract players and build a team that perennially contends for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. UNLV’s last tournament appearance was in 2002. “Our goal is to get the best players (in Las Vegas) to stay home,” Olivier said.
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CASINO PROMOTIONS STATION CASINOS
$2 Million Sea of Love giveaway game Date: Fridays through Sundays through Feb. 28 Information: Earn five base points and swipe your loyalty card at any kiosk to play. Captain’s Cash drawing Date: March 1 Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Earn entries every day for a chance to win up to $10,000. Ten winners at each property. MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: The $108,000 Hot Seats Slots will award a MyGeneration Boarding Pass member (players 50 and older) $100 in slot play every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Players must be playing slots or video poker and have their card inserted at time of play to qualify.
ORLEANS
Presidents Day Date: Feb. 16 Information: Get 15x points on penny reels, 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker. More Winners More Often Date: Saturdays in February Time: 3-7 p.m. Information: Fifteen names will be drawn every hour to win $200.
GOLD COAST
Year of the Sheep Date: Feb. 18-28 Information: Earn tickets for drawings Feb. 20 and 27, when eight winners will win $200 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. A Chinese New Year Lion Dance will be Feb. 26. The parade will make its way through the casino at 7:30 and 10 p.m.
Suncoast
Cupids and Cash drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays in February Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Six names will be called at each drawing to win $1,000. Point multipliers Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in February Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker on
Tuesdays and mystery multipliers of up to 50x points on Wednesdays. Presidents Day Date: Feb. 16 Information: Earn 15x points on penny reels, 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker.
SAM’S TOWN
Gift giveaway Date: Sundays in February Information: Earn 200 base points for a free gift. Receive a two-piece cutting board set Feb. 15. Receive a pizza cutting board and cutter Feb. 22. $4,000 Hot Seat Date: Tuesdays in February Time: 3-8 p.m. Information: Every 30 minutes until 7:30 p.m., three players each will win $100 while playing. One will win $1,000 at 8 p.m. Point multipliers Date: Fridays and Saturdays in February Information: Get 11x points on slots and 7x points on video poker.
SILVERTON
Earn and win for free play, bracelet or candy Date: Mondays through Thursdays through Feb. 26 Information: Every Monday and Tuesday, loyalty card members who earn 250 points will receive $5 in free slot play; 500 points earns $10 in free slot play and 1,000 points earns $20 in free slot play. Every Wednesday and Thursday, 500 points earns a charm bracelet and 1,000 points earns a one-pound box of See’s Candies. $1,250 Humpday Hot Seat table games drawings Date: Wednesdays in February Time: 5-10 p.m. Information: Guests playing one of the qualifying table games in the main pit qualify; 11 players will win $100 in non-negotiable chips. Players can win multiple times per day but only once per hour. Guests must be present to win. 100 Players Win $100 kiosk game Date: Feb. 15 Information: Loyalty card members who visit a kiosk have chance to win $100 in free slot play. $10,000 Reel & Win slot tournament Date: Tuesdays in February Time: Noon-5 p.m.
Information: First place wins $1,000. Senior Mondays Date: Mondays in February Information: For people 50 and older. Dining discounts, drawings and other promotions available.
STRATOSPHERE
Cupid’s Cash free slot tournament Date: Feb. 15 Information: First place wins $700 and a three-night stay. Top 10 scores each day win cash. Loyalty card members receive one entry; earn 150 base points for additional entries. Play Your Way to NASCAR Pole Day Tickets Date: Through March 5 Information: Earn 50 base points for one ticket to Stratosphere Pole Day on March 6. Maximum of four tickets per day per person.
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$75,000 2015 Mercedes C3000 giveaway Date: Feb. 28 Information: Qualifying drawings will take place at 6 and 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Players can win a share of $3,000 in free slot play or promotional chips. Five qualifying drawing finalists each night will automatically advance to the grand prize drawing for a 2015 Mercedes C300. The grand prize drawing will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. 28. Finalists will win a share of $18,000 in slot play, promotional chips or prizes. Every 200 base points in slot play or $10 table theoretical earns one entry. Guests can earn 10x entries on slots every Tuesday through Feb. 24 and additional entries for table game bets. Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays through March Information: Loyalty card members earn 20x points on reels and video reels and 7x points on video poker. 45+ Classic Rocker’s program Date: Thursdays through March Information: Members age 45 and older enjoy extra benefits, including 15x points on reels and video reels and 7x points on video poker. Guests who earn 100 base slot points will win 5,000 bonus points (maximum of four per day).
SOUTH POINT
Seniors 50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Information: Open to Club Card members age 50 and older. First entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; collect a second by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. Top prize is $1,500; total prize pool is $5,200. $1,000,000 Penny Perks Date: Through February Information: Loyalty card members playing penny slots can play to fill three progressive “thermometers” on the iView display manager on the slot machine. As players earn points, each “thermometer” will fill and a free slot play bonus wheel will appear. Point multipliers Date: Feb. 16 Information: Loyalty card members get 5x points on slots and video reels; players who earn 1,000 base points receive $15. Card members get 2x points on video poker; players with 1,000 points get $6.
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Fortune Cookie Mystery Date: Feb. 19 Information: In honor of Chinese New Year, mail recipients and guests who made a $10 advance-deposit wager or higher during the past 90 days can select a fortune cookie for a chance to win up to $1,000 in free play. Bonus game Date: Feb. 15 Information: Mail recipients and guests who made a $10 advancedeposit wager or higher during the past 90 days are eligible to win up to $1,000 in free play. $100,000 BMW & Bucks giveaway Date: Saturdays in February Information: Earn entries for drawings during the week. Double entries can be earned every Tuesday and Wednesday. Every 25 slot points earned equals one drawing entry. Cash drawing will be Feb. 21; cash and car drawings will be Feb. 14 and 28. $20,000 Tournament of Love Date: Fridays in February Information: Receive one free entry to activate a tournament round on a slot machine. Players can earn 200 slot points for each entry into a higher-payout tournament. Guests can play up to five times a day. $8,000 table games drawings Date: Fridays in February Time: 7 p.m. Information: Guests can earn tickets on table games all week for a chance to win during the Friday drawings. Tickets will be distributed to players
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PLAZA 10x points Date: Tuesdays and Fridays Information: Earn 10x points on reel slots. 50-plus slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m. Information: Best combined score from two sessions wins $1,000. New member slot tournament Date: Fridays Information: Four sessions available; top winner at each wins $250.
WILDFIRE 50-plus senior Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Boulder, Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Casino & Lanes and Barley’s Information: Earn drawing tickets to win free slot play; 6x point multipliers; dining and bowling specials. MyGeneration Mondays Date: Ongoing Information: For players 50 and older. Earn 6x points on slot machines and video poker; receive discounts on bowling and dining; win up to $250 in free slot play.
ALIANTE Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays in February and March Information: Earn 5x multiplier on video poker and 10x on all reels. Cupid’s Cash and Prize pull tabs Date: Fridays and Saturdays in February Information: Earn 250 points for a loose pull tab. Come in both Friday and Saturday to earn a pull tab to come back Sunday and receive a bonus offer. Players have the chance to win up to $10,000. $45,000 Mini Cooper drawing Date: Feb. 28 Information: Earn entries in February. The top five drawing entry earners and five random guests from the Cupid’s Cash & Prize pull tab promotion will receive automatic spots in the drawing. $10,000 Mobile Hot Seat Date: Tuesdays Information: Mobile users who accept the Hot Seat offer from their mobile app will qualify. Five winners will win $50 in free slot play and 10 winners will win $100 in free slot play.
Pick a Candy Heart Date: February Information: Earn 50 slot points and pick a candy heart on kiosks to win up to $500 in free slot play. Other prizes include dining credits, gifts, drawing entries and more. Burst multipliers Date: Feb. 16 Information: Earn 6x points on video poker and 12x points on all reels. Seventeen Days of Lucky Leprechaun Date: March 2-28 Information: Swipe at any kiosk each day to redeem a leprechaun. Collect 17 leprechauns from March 2-28 and receive a bonus March 29 worth up to $10,000. $60,000 Lucky Leprechaun drawings Date: Saturdays in March Time: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: Ten names will be drawn for chance to win free play and cash. 50+ Play Day Spin to Win Kiosk Game Date: March Information: Earn 50 slot points and spin the wheel to win up to $500 in slot play.
DOWNTOWN GRAND
Audi A5 giveaway Date: Through March 28 Time: 8 p.m. Information: Receive one drawing ticket for every 1,000 base points earned daily. Earn 50 drawing tickets and receive a two-night stay during the drawing weekend.
Silver sevens
Nifty 50 slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Information: First prize is $1,000 cash. Earn entries through play.
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50-plus party Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty card players 50 and older can earn a $100 free slot play bonus on all video reel machine jackpots over $1,200, a complimentary kiosk swipe for earning 50 points and a second swipe for earning 500, a bingo coupon for a free small rainbow pack in the electronic units for player’s next visit (minimum buy-in required), a $5 lunch buffet and a free round in a slot tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summerlin and Elite players may receive an additional round. The best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week.
The top prize is $1,000. A $15 free slot play bonus will be given to everyone who wins a round. Pirate’s Treasure progressive drawings Date: Last Wednesday of the month Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Ten winners at each drawing. Progressive jackpot increases every month it doesn’t hit. $100,000 Mardi Gras Madness Date: Fridays and Saturdays in February Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: One hundred points of slot play or one hour of $10 table play will earn players one entry in the weekly drawings. Forty people each weekend will draw from the cash drum to win up to $10,000. $6,500 Galleons of Gold mid-month drawing Date: Second Wednesday of every month Information: Players who earn 2,000 base points during the previous calendar month are invited to participate in the following month’s drawing. Ten winners will be chosen. $20,000 Hot Seat drawings Date: Thursdays in February Time: 2 to 8 p.m. Information: A winner will be drawn from slots every 15 minutes and from table games on the 45 of every hour. Win up to $200 in slot play.
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Rockin’ 777 slot tournament Date: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Free for loyalty club members. Top five winners get $100 in free slot play.
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Information: Throughout the week, guests on the casino floor can qualify to play in a blackjack tournament. The top three winners receive $250, $750 and $1,000.
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10x reels and video reels 7x video poker Date: Mondays and Fridays Information: Rewards members receive 10x points on slot and video reel games and 7x points on video poker games.
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Carnival of Cash Date: Through Feb. 21 Information: For every 1,000 base points earned, guests can swipe and play a kiosk game to win free slot play, comps, gifts or entries into a $20,000 weekly drawing at 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Five winners at each drawing will win cash, with a $5,000 top prize.
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Top of the Hill slot tournament Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Cash prizes.
HOOTERS
5x points Date: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Information: Club members earn 5x points on select slot machines.
JERRY’S NUGGET
Up to 5x points Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 4 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Information: Rewards members who swipe their cards at a kiosk receive 3x to 5x points on slot and video poker games.
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Weekly slot tournament Date: Saturdays Time: 1-5 p.m. Information: First entry is free, with additional entries per 500 points earned that day. First place is $1,000 in slot play. Top 20 players win slot play prizes, which must be used within 24 hours. Winners must pick up prizes between 6 and 11:59 p.m. the day of the tournament.
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Voter ID laws are a solution in search of a problem
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s the state’s top election official, Barbara Cegavske, Nevada’s newly elected secretary of state, supports a proposal that would require voters to show identification at the polls. Republicans in the Legislature also support the plan. At first glance, it sounds smart. People should show some sort of proof of who they are before they vote, shouldn’t they? But ask a few questions about the proposed voter ID law, and you’ll see another side of the issue. What problem does this fix? That is a question proponents of voter ID laws have a difficult time answering. Every election, there are whispers of deceit and full-throated rants of fraud: “Noncitizens are voting! Election machines are changing votes! Elections are being stolen!” But the idea that there have been massive waves of voter fraud undermining the system is laughable.
Perhaps politicians forgot that in 2012, a registered Republican tried to vote twice to prove how easy it was. Instead, she was stopped before she could vote a second time and later arrested and prosecuted. In short: The system worked.
And here’s the irony: Republicans, who have complained about alleged problems with the integrity of the election system, were swept to office. Was that fraud? will the proposal prevent voter fraud? State and local officials already have a series of tools to help prevent and detect voter fraud, and they appear to work. For example, voter lists are checked regularly to remove people who shouldn’t be there, and at the polls, voters’ signatures are checked. Is that enough? Perhaps politicians forgot that in 2012, a registered Republican tried to vote twice to prove how easy it was. Instead, she was stopped before she could
vote a second time and later arrested and prosecuted. In short: The system worked. Then why is voter ID being pushed? That’s the golden question. Republicans say it is common-sense legislation, but they haven’t been able to prove the point. There is a political reason, though. In states with voter ID laws, minority and elderly voters — many of whom vote Democratic — have been affected because they don’t always have or carry identification with them. If you don’t drive, for instance, you don’t need a driver’s license, the most common form of ID. The result is that many legally reg-
istered voters, who might vote against Republicans, have been denied the opportunity to cast a ballot because they don’t drive or carry identification. Why is this a rush? There is no pressing need, but this is a matter of political timing. For the first time in years, Republicans control the Governor’s Office and both chambers of the Legislature. As a result, they could use this opportunity to pursue issues — including legislative redistricting — that could help them in re-election efforts. THE BOTTOM LINE Before making voter ID legislation the panacea for a problem that doesn’t exist and in the process creating new problems, such as voter suppression, those pushing the law should be required to prove their case. Where is the problem this will solve? And what will they do to protect the rights of voters who don’t carry identification? It’s doubtful they can answer either of those questions well.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, February 15 Get Healthy, Get Covered: Nevadans looking for help signing up for health insurance can get in-person, one-on-one assistance and talk to enrollment professionals about plans available through Nevada Health Link. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., free, Cox Pavilion, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, ramirezgroup.com.
Friday, February 20 Las Vegas Spring Festival: Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the most important traditional Chinese holiday. The nonprofit group Chinese New Year in the Desert will celebrate with a two-day festival that includes a parade, a car show, traditional dances and more. 1-10:30 p.m., free, the Linq, 3535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, cnyinthedesert.com. *Also: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday.
National STEM Video Game Challenge: Middle school and high school students can learn how to design video games at a hands-on workshop with industry pros from E-Line Media. 4-6:30 p.m., free, Las Vegas Clark County Library District Sunrise Library, 5400 E. Harris Ave., stemchallenge.org. Introduction to Computers: Learn essential tools for using a computer during this hands-on class. Register online or call the Clark County computer lab. 2-4 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3431. *Also: Feb. 22. USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament and Festival: The world’s best rugby players will compete on the last day of this international competition. 10:20 a.m., $20-$96, Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road, usasevens.com.
Tuesday, February 17 Nonprofit budgeting: An introductory workshop on how to create an annual budget. Learn how to understand financial terms and concepts, prepare a budget, and monitor and evaluate it throughout the year. Registration encouraged. 2-4 p.m., Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3421, lvccld.org. “Gentleman’s Agreement” film screening: Elia Kazan’s controversial drama about a New York City magazine writer. 1 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459. Healing Traditions in Black Women’s Narratives: Memoirs, Poems and Song Lyrics: Stephanie Evans, chairwoman of the African American studies and history departments at Clark Atlanta University, will discuss her book “Black Passports” and talk about ways black women writers have used memoirs, poems and songs for mental health and healing. 7:30 p.m.,
Human Rights and Impunity in Argentina and Chile, 1990-2005: Tom Wright, an emeritus professor of history at UNLV, will discuss the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile and the Argentine dirty war. 7:30 p.m., free, Barrick Museum Auditorium, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.
A dodgeball tournament will be staged by After-School All-Stars to raise money for underserved children in Southern Nevada. (/staff file)
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Wednesday, February 18 “Daughter of the King: Growing up in Gangland”: The only daughter of notorious Mob boss Meyer Lansky will discuss her memoir and provide insight into the world of organized crime. 6 p.m., $25, Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., themobmuseum.org.
Thursday, February 19 Income tax assistance: Volunteers will provide federal income tax preparation for people with low or no income. Assistance will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis with the wait line starting at 10 a.m. in front of the theater entrance on Escondido Street. Bring a driver’s license, receipts and documentation from 2014, your 2013 federal income tax return and checkbook. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459, lvccld.org. Book signing: Author S.P. Grogan will sign his book, “Atomic Dreams at the Red Tiki Lounge.” 6-9 p.m., the Writer’s Block, 1020 Fremont St., 702-550-6399. Solar 101 for Homeowners:
Experts will discuss residential solar power and share tips to consider when making such an investment. Topics include calculating your home’s energy use, properly sizing a solar system, selecting a solar contractor, understanding ownership models, evaluating contractor bids and contracts, and what to expect after you have solar. 6:30 p.m., Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, lvccld.org. Film screening: “The Mambo Kings”: Celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage with a series that showcases modern award-winning films. Attendees can ask questions and express their thoughts and ideas with humanities scholar Luis Bonilla and other audience participants after the films. “The Mambo Kings” tells the story of two brothers who flee Havana in the early 1950s and dream of making themselves famous musicians. 6:30 p.m., free, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383. Black Mountain Institute Reading: Manuel Gonzales: The hallucinatory tales in Manuel Gonzales’ “The Miniature Wife” center on a hijacked plane that circles Dallas for decades, a composer who speaks through his ears and a man’s war with his miniaturized spouse. 7 p.m., free, Greenspun Hall Auditorium, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.
“The Addams Family”: This ghoulish musical comedy features Wednesday Addams in an original story. Wednesday, the princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, intelligent man from a proper family. 7 p.m., $15, Summerlin Library Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, broadwayboundlv.com. *Also: 7 p.m. Saturday and Monday; 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; through March 7.
Saturday, February 21 Healing Hearts 4K: The Rape Crisis Center invites the community to support survivors, wear red and run or walk the second annual Healing Hearts 4K. Participants are encouraged to bring posters with statements about how they heal hearts for a chance to win prizes. 8 a.m., $40, Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway, rcclv.org. The League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley meeting: League members will discuss voter ID law. The meeting begins with a social, then a buffet breakfast, then the scheduled program. 9 a.m., $20, Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, lwvlasvegasvalley.org, 702-464-7887. Coral Academy of Science job fair: The K-12 public charter school is hiring teachers, administrators and support staff for the 2015-16 school year. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Coral Academy of Science, 1051 Sandy Ridge Ave., caslv.org. After-School All-Stars Las Vegas dodgeball tournament: Gather a team, throw on a costume and compete to support underserved children in Southern Nevada. Teams
LIFE must have at least two women with a minimum of six players and a maximum of 10. Spectators are welcome and encouraged. The entry fee for corporate teams is $500; community teams (nonprofit organizations, groups of friends) can enter for $250. Spectator tickets cost $20 to $40. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., UNLV Mendenhall Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, asaslv.org. Tax preparation: IRS-certified volunteers will provide free tax return preparation. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, thecenterlv.org. Pop-Up Architecture: Paul Revere Williams in Las Vegas: Children can create a pop-up card of the iconic La Concha Motel lobby, which today serves as the Neon Museum’s visitors center. For children in sixth grade or older, accompanied by a parent or guardian. All participants must have a ticket. 12:30-3:30 p.m., $5, Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, neonmuseum.org. Las Vegas Youth Camerata Orchestra: Bach’s Concerto No. 1 will be performed. 2-4 p.m., $10-$12, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340. Daddy Daughter Dance: A fun-filled night for fathers and their daughters with a Disney “Frozen” theme, dinner, music, games, special appearances, crafts and lots of dancing. 8 p.m., $50 and up, Life
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Time Athletic Summerlin, 10721 W. Charleston Blvd., and Life Time Athletic Green Valley, 121 Carnegie St., lifetimefitness.com. Will the Circle Be Unbroken: A Tribute to the Carter Family: John McEuen and John Carter Cash, the son of Johnny Cash and June Carter, share stories, memories and songs from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972 release, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.” 8 p.m., $10-$15, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., artslasvegas.org. Dance among the Stars gala: The Nevada Ballet Theatre’s one-nightonly gala and performance in celebration of co-founder and board co-chair Nancy Houssels. 7:30 p.m., $29-$159, the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., nevadaballet.org.
Sunday, February 22 Variety Salutes Hollywood: Variety the Children’s Charity will host an Academy Awards viewing party. All proceeds and donations will go to the Heart of Variety group to create playground experiences for local children with special needs. “Red Carpet” starts 3:30 p.m., telecast starts 4 p.m., awards show starts 5:30 p.m., $25-$250, Brenden Theaters, the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, varietysn.org.
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• Individual: $40 • Teams of 2 to 5 runners: $160 • Teams of 6 to 10 runners: $250 Participants are encouraged to form teams, wear red, and create posters on the theme: “I heal hearts by…” All participants receive a commemorative medal and t-shirt.
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Doug Stout, left, Adrian Paris, center, and Tim Dixon work at the Inland/Hobbs Material Handling shop in Las Vegas. Their boss Rick Kwiatkowski, pictured on the laptop, lives in Phoenix. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
When the cat’s away, the mice work As communication technology improves, more companies give employees less on-site supervision By Ed Koch | Special to Vegas INC
In Las Vegas and across the country, many self-starting employees have shed the shackles of on-site, whip-cracking bosses to enjoy the freedom offered by virtual or remote offices. ¶ Working from home a few — or maybe a few thousand — miles away from bosses is becoming increasingly popular. It’s a setup both remote bosses and their workers enjoy. ¶ “It’s part of the cyber world we now live in,” said longtime Los Angeles Times reporter John Glionna, who re mot e b oss es, Continue d on page 53
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EDITORIAL
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DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
The president of Solutions Recovery Inc. talks about what sets his firm apart from other rehab centers, the challenges of helping people addicted to prescription drugs, the most rewarding aspect of his job and his life as an amateur boxer.
Jamie Stephenson and Marcella Melnichuk want to do more than sell juice. They want to educate the community about the benefits of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing great taste.
A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.
THE NOTES People on the move, P46
TALKING POINTS Retirement tips to plan for a better future, P49
MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Business and nonprofit tax preparation firms, P60
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GROWTH OF TECH INDUSTRY MAY RIPPLE THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN NEVADA Buried deep in a report from the Chronicle of Philanthropy is potential good news for Las Vegas. Tech-industry wealth increasingly is flowing to philanthropic causes. Giving by people who amassed fortunes in tech has risen from less than a half-billion dollars in 2010 to $4.6 billion in 2014. Las Vegas is experiencing a tech boom.
From small entrepreneurs to giants such as Switch, the valley more and more is becoming a place to launch and develop tech enterprises. Besides diversifying the economy and creating high-paying jobs, local tech executives could become another conduit for funding our nonprofit sector. And that would be good for everyone.
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Steven Haynes is an associate in the land division at Colliers International-Las Vegas.
BrazenArchitecture, Craft Acting Studio, eLearning Media, Beloved Relics and Toyboxx Las Vegas opened in Downtown Spaces, a collection of art-related businesses at 1800 Industrial Road, Las Vegas.
Gordon Miles, president of Americana Holdings, which includes Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchises in Nevada and Arizona, was named a director at Golden Rainbow. The nonprofit group provides housing, financial assistance and education to people living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada.
The Birthday Suit 2 opened at Town Square. It is the waxing salon’s second valley location.
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Brian Brannman was named senior vice president of Nevada operations for Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican. He remains president and CEO of the Siena campus. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman recognized four brannman projects with Mayor’s Urban Design Awards. n Bunnyfish Studio won the Building and Environment category for Inspire Theater. The former 7-11 was repurposed into a theater with lounges, bars and a café. n Bunnyfish Studio also won the Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse category for the John E. Carson Building, a former hotel built in 1955 at Sixth Street and Carson Avenue. Bunnyfish restored the inside of the midcentury modern building but kept the original hotel sign intact. n Outdoor Las Vegas Foundation won the Public Places category for the Cedar Trail Retrofit and Mural project, which includes in-ground trail signs designed by the UNLV Downtown Design Studio and funded through an UrbanLIFT grant. n The Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs won the Public Art category for the First Street Art Trail along First Street from Boulder Plaza to Bridger Avenue, which connects the Arts District, Regional Transportation Center and City Hall. Six board members and three general members joined the American Gaming Association. The board members are the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, William Hill, Konami Gaming, CG Technology, Greenwood Racing and Seminole Hard Rock Gaming. The general members are Ainsworth Game Technology, Electronic Transaction Systems and FinScan.
Laura Lopez Hobbs retired after 30 years working at Southwest Gas Corp. She was senior vice president of human resources and administration. sellers
Laura Lake is assistant director of marketing at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. Eric Killian is University of Nevada Cooperative Extension southern area director. He oversees daily activities in 10 offices in six counties and maintains an annual budget of about $5.2 million. Four UNLV Lee Business School students — Kevin killian Curry, Annegenelle Figueroa, Brett Sebastian and Kayla Shim — won the American Institute of CPAs Accounting Competition and $15,000. They were asked to make finance, strategy, operations and management decisions for a fictional pie company. André Wade is director of operations and Walter Reed is director of development at the Gay and
Global Gaming Business magazine named its Top 25 People to Watch in 2015. The Southern Nevadans included are: Ram Chary, chief executive officer, Global Cash Access; Matt Davey, CEO, NYX Gaming; Andrew Klebanow, co-founder and partner, Global Market Advisors; Katie Lever, general counsel, Scientific Games Corp.; David Lopez, president and chief executive officer, AGS; Paul Steelman, president, CEO and founder, Steelman Partners; and Steven Tight, president of international development, Caesars Entertainment Corp. Papillon Group Founder and Chairman Elling Halvorson received a Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award during the 12th annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards. Halvorson’s helicopter company offers tours of Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Splash Studios, a paint-your-own pottery studio, opened at 9700 W. Tropicana Ave, Suite 105, Las Vegas. 346 Patisserie, a bakery and gelato shop, opened
FirstService Residential will provide HOA management services for Stone Mountain Homeowners Association, off of Grand Teton and Buffalo drives in Las Vegas. Cheeburger Cheeburger opened at 9905 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100, Henderson. Sean Patrick’s Pub & Grill opened a cigar lounge at 11930 Southern Highlands Parkway, Las Vegas. Pulte Homes and Woodside Homes will build the first phase of homes in Skye Canyon, a masterplanned community designed by Olympia Companies. Cox activated 500 Wi-Fi hotspots across Southern Nevada. The Building Owners and Managers Association honored excellence in management, operations and asset-value enhancement of buildings with TOBY (“The Outstanding Building of the Year”) Awards. Recognized were: n The Smith Center for the Performing Arts — Pioneer Award n Springs Preserve Origen Museum and Desert Living Center — Earth Award n Carson Building — Historical Building Award n Marriott’s Grand Chateau — Hospitality Award n Harsch Paradise Airport Center Phase II — Industrial Office Park Award n Hughes Corporate Center — Office Building Under 100,000 Square Feet Award n Rainbow Sunset Pavilion Building A — Office Building 100,000-249,999 Square Feet Award n Zappos.com Headquarters — Office Building 250,000-499,999 Square Feet Award n The Plazas — Suburban Office Park (Low-Rise) Award n Henderson City Hall — Government Building Award n Cox — Corporate Facility Award n North Mesa Plaza II — Retail Award Aliante Integrated Physical Medicine opened a second practice at 3061 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 201, Las Vegas. It will specialize in preserving and restoring spinal integrity. Victorian Casino Antiques is operating as Morphy Auctions, Las Vegas. Morphy Auctions acquired the company last year. Ear Nose & Throat Consultants of Nevada is building a 13,500-square-foot surgery center that will be part of the L.L. Bradford Campus at Sunset Road and Interstate 215. Financing for the project comes from City National Bank. Trevi Italian Restaurant in the Forum Shops at Caesars was named “Best of Weddings” by The Knot. KPS3 Marketing, a marketing and digital communications firm, opened an office at 2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 800, Las Vegas. Lush, which sells cosmetics, opened at the Forum Shops at Caesars.
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Q&A with David Marlon
His mission: To help people get their lives back David Marlon, president of Solutions Recovery Inc., has been sober for nearly 10 years. He founded the rehab facility after getting sober, and discovered not only a new balance in his life but also the drive to help others reach their own potential. Marlon, an avid mountain climber and amateur boxer, worked in the health insurance industry for 20 years and serves on the board of directors for HELP of Southern Nevada, a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping people who are seeking self-sufficiency. What makes Solutions Recovery different from other rehab centers? Traditional 30-day rehabilitation programs just won’t work in a place like Las Vegas. In life, there are temptations around every corner, but in the City of Sin, there are temptations poking you in the face trying to get your attention. To get clean and stay clean in Las Vegas, one needs to address root issues and establish a social and environmental network that intertwines recovery and healthy living. This is exactly what Solutions Recovery is. Solutions Recovery offers comprehensive residential and intensive outpatient services for a variety of issues, including alcohol and drug addictions, as well as mental disorders such as eating disorders, anxiety and problem gambling. Our organization offers 24hour clinical care for addicts, in addition to treatment services such as experiential therapy, medicationassisted detox, pain recovery programs, chiropractic treatment and dual-diagnosis programs. What are common addictions you see in Southern Nevada and how do you tailor to them? “I don’t know a single person who ever regretted getting sober,” says David Marlon, president of We see a lot of people who have a prescription pill Solutions Recovery Inc. (courtesy) addiction, particularly involving the use of multiple ny in 10 years? their kids after being in our program is really special, addictive substances, and haven’t realized the extent My mission, and the heart of this company, is to help not just because they are getting treatment, but beof the problem yet. There is a distortion field around as many people as possible regain control of their lives. cause they have not been this healthy version of themthem because a doctor prescribed their pills, so they This may mean we see growth in Las Vegas, maybe selves for a really long time. Seeing families reconnect believe it can’t be dangerous. Breaking through that even regional growth. I know millions of Americans like that is a joy. wall and getting people to open up to help is one of our need help with substance abuse, so I will never run out biggest challenges. of people to help. What are you reading right now? “David and Goliath,” by Malcolm Gladwell. It’s an What are your future plans for Solutions ReWhat is your dream job, outside of your curenjoyable read, and I like how he challenges the reader covery? rent field? to think differently. Looking at addiction as a unique Last year, we established an electronic health reI have, without question, my dream job. I get to help problem for each individual is something he stresses. cord system and earned accreditation from the Joint the coolest people in the world, in the greatest city, get Commission. This year, we are growing, measuring their lives back. What do you do after work? outcomes and improving the use of pharmacological Being a parent is my most important role. Spendinterventions and monitoring programs, while adWhom do you admire and why? ing time with my 13-year-old son is my top priority. I dressing trauma, guilt, shame and other emotional The clergy. People who give themselves to help othalso enjoy many sports. I compete as a Nevada Athletic underlying causes. We don’t want to just help people ers are why we are here. Helping us get spiritually conCommission amateur boxer and have a fight March 3 get alcohol and/or drug free, we want to help them get nected is beautiful and important. at the Brooklyn Bowl. My work is intense, so I like to their lives back and achieve their true potential. disconnect periodically, and I am an accomplished AlWhat is your biggest pet peeve? pine mountaineer. I summit peaks all over the world. I What is the most challenging part of your As a private company, we are very agile and can also attend 12-step meetings. job? move quickly to help people and solve problems. One Almost every day, I’m faced with trying to convince of my biggest pet peeves is dealing with wasteful, inefDescribe your management style. someone that being sober is not a bad thing. I have fective bureaucratic systems that hold back our efforts No one individual is as smart as a team or group. I been sober for nearly 10 years, and I’m happier than to improve people’s lives. like to help staff members see their own strengths and I’ve ever been. I don’t know a single person who ever talents, and let them develop over time. This industry regretted getting sober. We help people through reWhat is something that people might not is always changing and evolving, so building a strong lapses and recognize that it’s a process. know about you? team around me that understands the recovery world I relish meditating. After being sober many years, I and our core mission is important to me. What has been the most rewarding part of began to add meditation to my daily life. For me, it adds your job? to my sense of peace, my focus and my strength. Where do you see yourself and your compaGetting to see mothers and fathers reconnect with
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66.6 percent
Share of Nevadans who have subprime credit scores, the second-highest rate in the country, according to the Corporation for Enterprise Development.
36 percent
Share of local homes that are “zombie” foreclosures, or homes in the foreclosure process that are empty but not yet bank-owned, according to RealtyTrac. The national rate is 25 percent.
$761.2 million Wynn Resorts’ net revenue in Macau during the fourth quarter of 2014, down 32 percent from the same period in 2013.
$1.8 million
Annual salary, before bonuses, that Caesars Entertainment incoming CEO Mark Frissora will earn. Frissora will succeed Gary Loveman on July 1.
350,000
Number of Nevadans covered by health insurance giant Anthem, whose computer system recently was hacked, putting customers’ personal information at risk.
7
Number of Nevada legislators who work for law firms that employ lobbyists, run campaigns or advise lawmakers.
9
Number of Nevada lawmakers who disclosed they would carry concealed firearms during the legislative session.
28,900
Number of previously owned single-family homes sold last year in Southern Nevada, down 12 percent from 2013, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.
Jamie Stephenson, left, and Marcella Melnichuk are the owners and founders of the Juice Standard, which sells organic cold-pressed juice. (christopher devargas/staff)
‘Vegucating’ the community Describe your business.
We offer “vegucation,” our term for education about nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle, in addition to serving 100 percent organic cold-pressed juice, juice cleanses, super-food smoothies and specialty espresso beverages. What are your top-selling juices?
community and do business with purpose. We wanted the best so we choose to use only organic produce. We do our best to take care of our environment by using glass bottles when we can to minimize the impact of plastics, as well. We create awareness about the importance of organic food to prevent against what the Center for Research on Globalization calls “the mass extinction of the honeybee” — a vital component to the security of humankind.
The Juice Standard
Address: 4555 S. Fort Apache Road #144 and 2530 St. Rose Parkway #A100 Phone: Ft. Apache: 702-476-9800 St. Rose: Opens in March Email: info@juicestandard.com Website: juicestandard.com Hours of operation: 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Owned/operated by: Jamie Stephenson and Marcella Melnichuk In business since: March 2014
A few of our top sellers include our signature green juice, Bee WHealthy – a nutritious mix of cucumber, celery, romaine, parsley, dandelion, kale, apple, lemon, ginger and turmeric; Bee Excellent, which is great for post-workout rehydration because it contains coconut water, chlorophyll-rich Spirulina, raw agave, cashews and Kangen alkaline water 9.5; and Bee Energized, a root-based juice that is a sweet and nutrient-dense blend of carrot, beet, apple, lemon and cucumber.
What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
Honestly, we have been extremely fortunate, so we couldn’t tell you. What obstacles has your business overcome?
What makes your business unique?
We offer complimentary juice tastings for those who are new to juicing, so they know what they’re getting before they buy. Because we value “vegucation,” our staff strives to help guide and inspire people to take control of their health using the power of fruits and veggies. What is your business philosophy?
Create the finest, most flavorful products, serve the
Our very first obstacle in business was learning to remember to shut the sink off — sleep deprivation caused us to forget. We flooded the kitchen our second night and came to work the next morning to a soapy foam festival. What have you learned from the recession?
If your intention is to solve problems and/or serve your community, the best time to start a business is now. The time is always right now.
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On Eli Segall’s vegasinc.com story “Many Nevadans’ personal finances put their economic future at risk, report says”: The Nevada 401(k) plan: Cash your paycheck at the casino, get your free drink coupons and hit the jackpot. — Bouldersteve I understand many locals do not gamble, but many do, and they do it with money that should be saved or used to pay off credit cards. People do not audit their little slot hobby or sports book weekly losses. — topangapalooza On J.D. Morris’ vegasinc.com story “Struggling Macau hurts Wynn Resorts’ fourth-quarter profits”: Did they really think it was going to last forever? — Ronmorgan7 Las Vegas has propelled in the face of competition by expanding their offerings to the point that profits from gaming have been dwarfed compared with other amenities. — jaquekeno On J.D. Morris’ vegasinc.com story “Lack of casino experience, stormy exit from previous job didn’t trip up new Caesars CEO”: Caesars is owned and operated by folks with zero gaming background, hence the shape that it is in. — American Gaming Guru
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5 tips to become healthy, wealthy and wise
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different distribution plans. Also, be sure new year, and a new you. Common guest column: resolutions to exercise or lose weight carol Mayorga to review your personal Social Security statement, available at socialsecurity.gov/ might come to mind first. myaccount. The statement is an easy-to-read But your health and wealth go record of your earnings and a summary of the hand in hand, now and when you retire. estimated Social Security benefits you may To make sure you are doing everything you receive as a result. can today to plan for a better tomorrow, consider these tips Another helpful tool is the Social Security Claiming for making yourself healthy, wealthy and wise. Guide from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston n Save as much as you can, as soon as you can. College. The guide can help you understand your options No matter how old you are, you should be saving for and when the best time might be to start collecting your your future. Start young, and you can put the power of Social Security benefit. compounding on your side. Your money will grow faster over time as your earnings produce their own earnings. n Ensure you have a better future. Make sure you have Also, with the price of oil dropping, put the money you the insurance you need to protect your health and financial save on gas into a retirement account. future before and after you retire. As you approach retirement, learn everything you can about Medicare, n Prepare and prevent. Preparation means saving supplemental health policies and long-term care insurance. for retirement and making sure you have appropriate While you don’t want to waste money by having too insurance. Prevention means having routine tests, much insurance, you also need to be careful you don’t leave screenings and health exams to catch problems before they yourself exposed to financial catastrophes. become serious — and expensive — health conditions. n Understand your retirement benefits. Learn as n All things in moderation. Moderation — and much as you can about your retirement savings plan. Don’t diversification — is good advice for many aspects of life. miss out on a company 401(k) match, if your employer Money should be diversified appropriately so it is invested offers one, and avoid taking loans and withdrawals that can in areas that are not too risky, not too conservative and reduce the money you’ll have available in retirement. typically not all in one basket. If you have a pension plan, find out about projected Carol Mayorga is a district manager for Wells Fargo in benefit levels at different retirement ages and under Southern Nevada.
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Mike Smith is an award-winning editorial cartoonist who also draws for the Las Vegas Sun. His work also is distributed nationally by King Features Syndicate. See archives of his work at lasvegassun.com/smithsworld.
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Lack of casino experience, stormy exit from previous job didn’t trip up new Caesars CEO By J.D. Morris Staff Writer
Caesars Entertainment’s next CEO left his last job after revelations of accounting problems at the company and calls for his resignation from some investors. Mark Frissora, the Caesars CEOdesignate who formerly headed the rental car company Hertz, now wades into another financially fraught corporate environment. The largest operating division of Caesars is trying to eliminate nearly $10 billion of debt through a complicated — and controversial — bankruptcy restructuring. Nonetheless, Caesars executives and casino analysts seem relatively Mark Frissora was CEO of Hertz Global Holdings until stepping down in September confident Frissora can successfully take the reins from outgoing CEO amid accounting problems at the company. (associated press file) Gary Loveman. of brands that reach multiple conFor one, Loveman is staying on as Hertz said its financial statements sumer and business segments both Caesars chairman, and the company for 2011 “should no longer be relied on- and off-airport,” said Linda said he would continue to oversee upon” and would need to be restatFayne Levinson, independent nonthe restructuring process. Also, Frised. executive chair of the Hertz board, in sora’s previous management experiIn late August, billionaire investor the statement announcing Frissora’s ence, though outside the gaming inCarl Icahn, who acquired an 8.5 perdeparture. “We appreciate his strong dustry, isn’t as unrelated to his new cent stake in Hertz, said he had a commitment to Hertz.” post as it may appear. “lack of confidence in management.” Caesars used similar rhetoric and A spokesman for another investor credited Frissora with leading some told Bloomberg News that Frissora Troubles at Hertz major acquisitions, noting that sharemade “some serious missteps, and When Frissora stepped down as holder value at Hertz “increased sigit’s time for a change.” chairman and CEO of Hertz Global nificantly” under Frissora’s watch. In November, Hertz said it would Holdings in September, the company Marc Rowan and David Bonderman, also need to restate financial resaid he was leaving for “personal reafounders of principal Caesars sharesults for 2012 and 2013, and that it sons.” holders Apollo Global Management wouldn’t complete a financial audit However, Hertz also was engulfed and TPG Capital, gave him their full until at least mid-2015. in serious financial issues. In June, support. In public announcements, both the company said in a filing with the Caesars said in a regulatory filing Hertz and Caesars have taken care to Securities and Exchange Commisthis month that Frissora’s base salary outline the positive impact Frissora sion that it found some accounting would be $1.8 million, and a company had at Hertz. errors regarding “certain non-fleet bonus program could reward him “During Mark’s tenure, Hertz has assets, allowances for doubtful acwith up to 150 percent of that. Lovetransformed from a single on-airport counts in Brazil, as well as other man earned $7.6 million including car rental brand to a world-leading items.” In addition to mentioning bonuses in 2013. rental car company with a portfolio that some other errors were found,
No casino background, no problem Frissora’s lack of an extensive background as a casino industry executive isn’t unprecedented. Loveman, for example, was a Harvard economist before he came to Caesars, although he was chief operating officer for a few years before becoming CEO. Chris Jones, an analyst for Union Gaming Group, says Caesars needs a strong leader who can “put the pieces back together” when the company emerges from bankruptcy. Jones also points out that Hertz is intricately connected to the travel industry — not too far removed from the tourism-heavy casino industry. “You need somebody who’s capable of thinking in the big, broad strokes here as well,” Jones said. “The guy has a pretty decent pedigree.” Frissora’s background at Hertz could be useful at Caesars in other ways, too. Alex Bumazhny, an analyst for Fitch Ratings, said Frissora knows how to handle complicated databases — and Caesars manages a loyalty program of more than 45 million members. “With an organization like Caesars, where it’s very database-heavy, it seems like a lot of skills that the new CEO will bring in could be transferable,” Bumazhny said. Frissora does have some time to learn the ins and outs of running a casino company. He’s joining as a member of the board of directors and CEO-designate while he gets ready to take over July 1. And any lingering concerns about Frissora’s background will likely surface when he appears before gaming regulators, who still need to sign off on his appointment.
MGM Resorts to add mobile sports wagering this year By j.D. Morris Staff Writer
MGM Resorts International announced plans to introduce mobile sports betting technology at 12 of its Nevada properties. The gambling technology company Gtech will add live in-play betting to MGM sports books and allow gam-
blers to place wagers anytime on their mobile phones, as long as they’re in Nevada. Pending approval from gaming regulators, MGM and Gtech expect to start rolling out the technology in the third quarter of this year, according to a statement from both companies. Additionally, Gtech will provide
some MGM resorts with real-money mobile casino and slot gambling, which customers will be able to play anywhere on the property. Sports betting and other mobile gaming will both be offered through one mobile application connected to MGM’s loyalty program, the statement said. Gtech Senior Vice President Matteo
Monteverdi said in a statement that the improvements would allow MGM to “connect with more players in a new and relevant way, and will enable MGM to offer more gaming without requiring more space on the gaming floor.” MGM and Gtech did not reveal financial details of their agreement.
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Economist brings national perspective to LV housing market By eli segall Staff Writer
Las Vegas, like much of the country, had a wild real estate boom last decade and a big bust with the recession. But it was more extreme in the valley, in good times and bad, and today, other big differences between Southern Nevada and the rest of the United States remain. Home prices bounced back in Las Vegas at one of the fastest rates nationally, raising fears of another bubble as investors bought cheap homes in bulk to turn into rentals. Price jumps have slowed considerably across the country this past year, including in Las Vegas, but still are rising faster here than in most major cities. Locally, with investors pulling back amid higher prices and a notso-robust rental market, home listings increasingly are being ignored. Meanwhile, sellers hoping to cash in on the investor-fueled upswing have been overpricing and getting ignored by the shrinking number of buyers, real estate agents say. As a result, used-home sales are slowing, and at a much faster rate than nationally. Owners sold about 28,900 singlefamily homes in Southern Nevada last year, down 12 percent from 2013, according to data from the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors’ listing service. Nationally, owners sold 4.34 million used single-family homes last year, down 3 percent, according to the National Association of Realtors. Lawrence Yun, chief economist
and senior vice president of research for the national group, spoke recently at the Palms as part of a Rocky Mountain region-fo- yun cused housing conference. He also spoke with VEGAS INC. How is the national housing market, and what are some trends right now? We are in a recovery phase. Prices are up 25 percent nationwide from the bottom but still well below the bubble peak level. It’s a recovery phase, not an expansion phase, and there’s still more healing to be done. The number of foreclosures in the pipeline — there was a tremendous amount four or five years ago — has steadily diminished, but they’re still above normal. We need a new set of buyers to buy these empty homes. The improving economy and job creation, and still exceptionally low mortgage rates, provide the right foundation for this healing process. Are investors buying fewer homes nationally? The institutional investors were heavy hitters two to three years ago, but they’re much less active now. They’re not buying as much. But if there is one nationwide trend with housing that’s concerning, it’s the low inventory levels. We have far fewer homes for sale. If the demand comes back strongly in, say, the spring buying season, we could have a supply
shortage and an acceleration of home values. That’s good for owners but hinders affordability for renters who want to go into ownership. After the bubble burst, did investors go all over the country or just to places that got hit especially hard? They wanted big discounts, and those were primarily with foreclosed properties. Since ground zero for foreclosure activity was Nevada, Arizona, Florida and Southern California’s Inland Empire, those were the areas where investors were going. Once prices began to rise, they looked elsewhere — places like Atlanta, Memphis, Indianapolis. But the degree of investor presence in those markets was smaller. Foreclosures were there but not to the degree of what was available in, say, Las Vegas. Did home values in other hardhit markets also rise fast the past few years? Yes. The areas where there were large foreclosures all had similar experiences — investors came in, scooped up the properties, and the price increases were eye-popping, 20 to 30 percent. Las Vegas is still rising at 10 to 11 percent. That’s still high by any historical standards. Normally, it’s 3 to 4 percent a year. With investors pulling back in Las Vegas, the number of homes without offers has climbed fast. Las Vegas is similar to places like Phoenix and the Inland Empire.
The rest of the country is still holding on in home sales. It sounds like Las Vegas, given the heavy presence of investors, now that they’re out of the game, the city has to go back to normal, organic growth — retirees, people moving here. Why is price growth slowing nationally? Homebuilders are ramping up production. We do expect a marginal increase in demand, but there’s additional supply. Banks are healthier, so financing for homebuilders will steadily improve. There could be a 20 percent increase in housing starts this year and 15 percent the following year. Any additional competition brings more choices, and I think the dampening down in price growth is a positive development for the country. Income growth is only 2 percent a year. We can’t have home prices outpacing income growth by large amounts. That’s just unsustainable. During the recession, people here went bankrupt, lost homes to foreclosure or completed a short sale, and many still can’t get a mortgage because of it. Is that happening nationally, too? Yes, that is an issue. For people who went through foreclosures, they usually have to wait seven years before they can get a loan, and for short sales, it’s four to five years. But some of these people can come out of the penalty box. There will be more return buyers in the upcoming years, so that’s another source of housing demand.
Zillow report: Playing field is ‘strikingly unequal’ for housing By eli segall Staff Writer
Black and Hispanic mortgage applicants get approved for loans more often in Las Vegas than elsewhere in the country, but locally, minorities still get rejected more often than whites, a new report shows. In Southern Nevada, 18.8 percent of black mortgage applicants were denied in 2013, compared with 27.6 percent nationally, and 13.2 percent of Hispanics were rejected, versus 21.9 percent nationwide, accord-
ing to Zillow. Meanwhile, 14.9 percent of Asian applicants were denied in 2013, compared with 13.3 percent nationally. White applicants fared better in Las Vegas but still were denied more often here than across the country. An estimated 11.2 percent of white mortgage applicants in the Las Vegas area were rejected in 2013, compared with 10.4 percent nationally. Overall, Las Vegas’ denial rate among all applicants for conventional loans, 12.5 percent, was on par with
the 12.4 percent national rate, Zillow found. “While many of the disparities between the experiences of white communities and minority communities during the housing boom and bust can be explained by plain differences in finances and geography, it’s clear that the housing playing field remains strikingly unequal in this country,” Zillow chief economist Stan Humphries said in the report. Nationally, black and Hispanic applicants make roughly $20,000
less per year than white applicants, leading to much higher denial rates, Humphries said. Home values in minority communities are expected to rise faster in the next year but are clustered in areas “that saw huge run-ups in home values prior to the recession, and even larger drops during the crash,” Humphries said. Seattle-based Zillow said it produced its findings by examining figures released under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
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Report: Nevadans struggle with personal finances By eli segall Staff Writer
Nevadans may not be on the edge of financial disaster anymore, but their personal finances remain among the worst in the country, with many residents unable to “build a secure economic future,” a new report says. The state is racked by some of the highest rates of lousy consumer credit, bankruptcies, foreclosures, underemployment, mortgage delinquencies and uninsured residents. That’s on top of Nevada’s many education woes, including a near-bottom high school graduation rate, one of lowest shares of residents with college degrees, and below-average rates of middle school math and reading skills. That’s all according to the nonprofit Corporation for Enterprise Development, a Washington, D.C., advocacy group for lower-income Americans. In its annual Assets & Opportunity Scorecard, the group ranked Nevada’s overall economic health 48th among
the states and the District of Columbia. In many ways, Nevada has stronger-than-average consumer policies, but many residents “lack the most basic tools to save and build a secure economic future,” the report said. It’s a grim picture but, remarkably, slightly better than the past few years. In its 2014 report, CFED ranked Nevada’s financial health 50th in the country, saying more than half of households statewide were in a “persistent state of financial insecurity,” with little or no savings to cover basic costs in the event of a job loss, health crisis or other emergency. And in 2013, CFED ranked Nevada 51st — dead last — and said a majority of residents were living “on the edge of financial disaster” with almost no savings to fall back on. For its report this year, CFED compiled data on 67 issues across five main categories. It gave letter grades for those five, and Nevada was at or near the bottom of each.
The Silver State got an “F” in businesses and jobs, and a “D” in the other categories — financial assets and income; housing and homeownership; health care; and education. CFED also ranked states on their policies for each category, and Nevada, for the most part, fared considerably better. Its policies ranked 49th in financial assets and income — Nevada offers no protection against high-interest, “predatory” short-term lenders, CFED found — but ranked 24th in housing and homeownership; 18th in education; 17th in businesses and jobs; and sixth in health care. Here’s a sampling of CFED’s findings on Nevada: n 66.6 percent of residents have subprime credit scores, second-highest rate in the country. People with subprime credit often don’t qualify for loans at typical rates and are more likely to use high-interest, last-resort financing such as payday lenders. n 24.7 percent of households are
‘Zombie’ foreclosures haunt Las Vegas
Gamblers come out in force for Super Bowl
By eli segall
Nevada sports books reported an impressive amount of wagering on this year’s Super Bowl, but they didn’t profit as much as in recent years. Sports bettors wagered nearly $116 million in Nevada on the Super Bowl, several million short of the record-setting $119.4 million wagered a year ago, according to figures released by the state Gaming Control Board. The amount is the second-highest Nevada has ever seen, according to Gaming Board Senior Research Analyst Michael Lawton. “It’s still a phenomenal number as far as the volume goes,” he said. But the sports books won just $3.3 million, or 2.8 percent, as New England beat Seattle 28-24, preserving the score with a surprising interception near the end of the game. William Hill director of trading Nick Bogdanovich said the result was “our one losing scenario” and that “the game couldn’t have been worse.” It resulted in sports books’ lowest win percentage since 2011, when they won about $724,200, or 0.8 percent, on Green Bay’s 31-25 defeat of Pittsburgh. Last year, books won about $19.7 million (16.5 percent) of the total wagers on Seattle’s 43-8 victory against Denver. Over the last 10 Super Bowls, the only time Nevada sports books lost money was in 2008, when the New York Giants bested the Patriots, 17-14.
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Las Vegas homeowners on the path to foreclosure pack up and leave more often than most struggling borrowers around the country, a new report shows. The Las Vegas area has a “zombie” foreclosure rate of 36 percent, which refers to the share of homes in the foreclosure process that are empty but not yet bank-owned, according to RealtyTrac. That’s the third-highest rate among metro areas with at least 200,000 people and 500 zombie foreclosures, behind St. Louis (51 percent) and Portland, Ore. (40 percent), RealtyTrac reported. The rate nationally is 25 percent. Locally, 1,832 properties are classified as zombie foreclosures, ninth-highest among metro areas. The much-larger New York City area is first, with 19,177. RealtyTrac, based in Irvine, Calif., said it produced the report by matching its database of foreclosure filings with addresses that the U.S. Postal Service has deemed vacant or where the owner has requested a change of address.
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“underbanked,” eighth-highest in the nation. This refers to households that have a bank account but, in the past year, also used payday loans, autotitle loans, check-cashing stores or other high-interest financing. n 4.8 of every 1,000 people file for bankruptcy, seventh-highest in the nation. n 15.9 percent of residents are underemployed, highest in the country. This includes people who want to work full-time but are stuck in parttime jobs. n 3.5 percent of borrowers are behind on their mortgage, third-highest in the country. n 23.6 percent of Nevadans are uninsured, also third-highest. n 28.3 percent of eighth-grade students are proficient in math, 11thlowest in the nation. n 22.5 percent of residents have a four-year college degree, fourth-lowest. n 70.7 percent is the high school graduation rate, fifth-lowest.
$20M deal to promote Nevada goes to Ohio firm
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CARSON CITY — An Ohio firm has been awarded a $20 million contract to promote tourism in Nevada. The state Board of Examiners this month approved the contract with the Fahlgren Mortine ad agency of Columbus, Ohio. Claudia Vecchio, director of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, said the firm scored the highest among several bidders, including Nevada firms. Asked about awarding the contract to an out-of-state firm, Gov. Brian Sandoval said the “majority of that money goes toward marketing for commercials to attract people to the state.” “The rules were followed,” said Sandoval, who acts as chairman of the Board of Examiners. There was testimony before the board that Fahlgren Mortine offered a lower rate for placing ads. “This will allow Nevada to buy more advertisements,” Sandoval said.
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Survey of companies indicates drastic increase in workplace flexibility over the past 10 years covers the Southwestern United States from his home in Henderson and reports to editors in Los Angeles. Rick Kwiatkowski, vice president of Phoenix-based Inland/Hobbs Material Handling, which rents and sells forklifts and other heavy equipment, says if a company expects to expand and be successful in today’s high-tech world, satellite offices are becoming a necessity. “If you are the kind of business owner who has to have his hands on every phase of operation, then your company will have great difficulties growing, because you’ve become the bottleneck,” said Kwiatkowski, who oversees offices in Arizona, California, northern Mexico and Las Vegas. “You have to trust the people you have hired to do their jobs.” Thirty-five Inland/Hobbs employees — and no bosses — work at 4265 W. Tropicana Ave. They report to corporate bosses in Arizona, who in turn provide daily reports from all of the company’s satellite offices. Kwiatkowski regularly visits each site, sometimes unannounced, to review operations. Sixty-three percent of companies reported workplace flexibility in 2013, up from 34 percent in 2005, according to the Families and Work Institute. The 2010 census found that 13.4 million workers — just shy of a tenth of John Glionna, a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, the U.S. workforce — worked at least one day from home each week. And in 2014, nearly four of every 10 employ- takes a selfie at his home in Henderson. ees surveyed by Gallup said they spent some time working remotely. “I work harder and put in more hours Perhaps the biggest challenge of letting employees now than I did when I worked at the work away from the watchful eyes of supervisors is mothership. In the main newsroom that management must trust employees not to abuse in L.A., there are hundreds of people their freedom and be as productive on their own as they would be in the main office. to socialize with, go to hourlong lunches Glionna says his independence results in an even with and take breaks with. But here, I more strenuous work ethic. often work through lunch. If I end my “I work harder and put in more hours now than I did workday at 6:30 p.m., I may still work when I worked at the mothership,” he said. “In the main newsroom in L.A., there are hundreds of people to soon the story later that night.” cialize with, go to hourlong lunches with and take breaks — John Glionna, Los Angeles Times reporter with. But here, I often work through lunch. If I end my workday at 6:30 p.m., I may still work on the story later that night.” come to a standstill, and on big construction projects, Glionna has worked for 15 years without a boss in the that can mean heavy financial losses for the customer,” room. He estimates he generates 90 percent of his own he said. “Our repair employees are well aware of this story ideas and works on as many as 12 stories at any givand, without being told to do so, do their best to get to en time. But Glionna says he is never more than a phone a job site as quick as possible to get that equipment up call, email or instant message away from his boss. and running.’’ “I once got a cellphone call from an editor when I was For their part, his Las Vegas employees seem to enhalfway around the world in the jungles of Sumatra,” he joy the arrangement. Kwiatkowski said staff turnover is said. “It was daytime where I was and the middle of the very low. night in Los Angeles. Believe me, in almost any job, your “Remote operations, I suspect, will continue to evolve boss can track you down.” as communication technology evolves,” he said. “Such Kwiatkowski says he doesn’t lose sleep worrying his operations will get more efficient as we do a lot more employees might be goofing off because he hires people with telephones, video conferencing and whatever else who take pride in their work. comes along in the future.” “If a forklift breaks down on the job, work at a site can
tips For remote workers n Don’t be invisible. Build relationships with co-workers and bosses via email, instant message, social media or telephone. Communicate about work, but ask about kids and weekend plans, too. n Eliminate distractions. Figure out how, where and when you work best. Set, and keep, specific work hours. n Be reliable and meet deadlines. n Show your face. If possible, visit company headquarters to meet people and catch up with your boss in person. n Let people know when you aren’t working. Set up “lunchtime” or “Be right back” messages to let others know you may not respond immediately.
tips For managers n Clearly set and define goals and expectations. Make sure remote employees know and understand job parameters. When they deliver good results, make sure their work is acknowledged and recognized. n Schedule regular conversations and meetings with employees. Keep a list of topics to discuss and encourage employees to do the same. n Pick up the phone. Email and instant message can be effective for many tasks but not all. Sometimes the best way to communicate is with a conversation. Don’t be afraid to call or videoconference with workers. n Meet new hires. Make a point to meet face-to-face with new employees, even if that requires travel, and if possible, set aside a decent amount of time to train them in person.
where do you go? When working remotely, 64 percent of employees say they are most productive at home. n 18 percent say they are most productive at a co-working space. n 6 percent say they are the most productive working from a coffee shop or café. SOURCE: Survey by Turnstone, a chair and table manufacturer that conducted a study on telecommuting to see if it would be effective for company employees
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Calendar of events Tuesday, February 17 Risk Management Society educational session: Metro Police nonresponse for noninjury auto accidents Time: 11 a.m. Cost: $27 for Risk Management Society members with RSVP, $30 for nonmembers with RSVP, $32 for members at the door, $35 for nonmembers at the door Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visitnevada.rims.org Lawyer Justin Watkins will discuss Metro Police’s decision to not respond to noninjury automobile crashes.
Wednesday, February 18 Business networking Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free for members of the Social Register, $20 for nonmembers
Location: 7207 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 130, Las Vegas Information: Contact Marie Grace Yniguez at 702-
UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez will speak at the Rebel Business Network mixer. (l.e. baskow/staff)
256-0123 or visit socialregister.com Attendees can expand their network and establish relationships with business owners and high-level executives in the Las Vegas community.
Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Email Ryan Hamilton at rhamilton@ lvchamber.com Rep. Mark Amodei is the featured speaker and will answer questions.
Rebel Business Network mixer Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for members, $20
Friday, February 20
nonmembers with RSVP, additional $15 at the door without RSVP Location: TPC at Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Information: Call Mary Grace Yniguez at 702-2560123 A one-on-one meet and greet with business professionals.
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United Way Women’s Leadership Council luncheon and fashion show Time: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $135 Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas
Men of Business inaugural luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $30 Location: Siena Italian Restaurant, 9500 W. Sa-
Location: Richard Tam Alumni Center, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email alumni.relations@unlv.edu New UNLV football coach Tony Sanchez will discuss the impact of UNLV athletics on the community.
A Higher Understanding: A medical marijuana panel Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $55 for Risk Management Association members, $65 for nonmembers and walk-ins Location: Sierra Gold, second floor banquet room, 6515 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Email Jodi Johnson at jodi.johnson@ nsbank.com The panel will feature John Laub, founder and president of the Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association.
Stirling Club luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $26 Location: Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road, Las Vegas
Information: Email Bruce Merrin at merrinpr@ gmail.com Peter Bhatt, a former executive at IBM, will give a presentation on what small and medium-sized businesses can learn from IBM.
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Saturday, February 21 Our Lives, Our Histories: A Panel Time: 1-3 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Lied Library, Goldfield Room, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email Joanne Goodwin at wrin@ unlv.edu or visitwrinunlv.org Historians, archivists and local pioneering women will discuss the pivotal role women played in shaping Las Vegas’ labor history.
Monday, February 23 Business Connections of Nevada professional business mixer Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Regus the Canyons at Summerlin, 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas
Henderson Chamber of Commerce network mixer Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $10 for Henderson Chamber members, $20 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Lucky Foo’s Restaurant & Bar, 8955 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Email disraelson@hendersonchamber.com An opportunity to share contacts, referrals and ideas.
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Records and Transactions Bankruptcies 9432 Sparkling Waters LLC 9432 Sparkling Waters Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89129 Attorney: 9432 Sparkling Waters LLC pro se
1505 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 89074 Seller: Wild West Investment Partners III Seller agent: Aaron Goldberg of Avison Young Buyer: Altera Development Company Buyer agent: N/A
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Locust Hill Farms & Development Corp. 848 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 2420 Las Vegas NV 89107 Attorney: Jason M. Wiley at jwiley@ klnevada.com Wishing Well Property Investments LLC Series 1 7566 Spanish Bay Drive Las Vegas, NV 89113 Attorney: Samuel A. Schwartz at sam@schwartzlawyers.com
Bid Opportunities Tuesday, February 17 2:30 p.m. Street legal motorcycles State of Nevada, 8301 Heather Moon at hmoon@admin. nv.gov
Thursday, February 19 2:15 p.m. Median modifications at Durango and Arby, median island Jones at Arby & Jones, Badura to Maule Clark County, 603563 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv. gov 2:30 p.m. A one-year open-term contract for liquefied asphalt emulsions State of Nevada, 8304 Nancy Feser at nfeser@admin. nv.gov 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for landscape and grounds maintenance for the Mountains Edge Regional Park Clark County, 603560 Chris Russo at chrisr@clarkcountynv.gov
Friday, February 20 2:15 p.m. Traffic signal improvements Cactus Avenue and Jones Boulevard Clark County, 603550 Ashley Blanco at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered Transactions Sales $20,500,000 for 70,000 square feet, office
$209,058 for 3,182 square feet, office for 64 months 6655 W. Sahara Ave., Suite B114, Las Vegas 89146 Landlord: Birtcher Anderson Properties for Pacific Peninsula Landlord agent: David Afromsky of Birtcher Anderson Properties Tenant: Comfort Hospice Care Tenant agent: Scott Donaghe of Avison Young $154,164 for 2,196 square feet, retail for 63 months 3665 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 104, Las Vegas 89147 Landlord: Twin 168 LLC Landlord agent: Troy Tobler of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Crossfit Force LLC Tenant agent: Erik Sexton of Sperry Van Ness $133,041 for 1,781 square feet, retail for 39 months 9440 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 170, Las Vegas 89117 Landlord: 9440 West Sahara Holdings LLC Landlord agent: Jackie Young and Liz Clare of Avison Young Tenant: Desert Wind Enterprises Tenant agent: N/A $92,332 for 2,748 square feet, office for 24 months 550 Charleston Blvd., Suite B, Las Vegas 89104 Landlord: Peto Family Trust Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev. Tenant agent: Did not disclose $17,043 for 7,430 square feet, industrial for 12 months 4545 Spring Mountain Road, Suites 112 and 109W, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Mountain Point LLC c/o Virtus Commercial Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel of Virtus Commercial Tenant: 62 Sewing Enterprise Co. Tenant agent: Chris Emanuel of Virtus Commercial $9,958 for 1,149 square feet, retail for 12 months 4880 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 5, Las Vegas 89110 Landlord: Bonanza Sunrise LLC Landlord agent: Nancy Regal of Optim Property Solutions Tenant: Journey United Methodist Church
Tenant agent: Matt Feustel of Virtus Commercial
Business Licenses Daniel Marks Business type: Temporary merchant Address: 1810 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Marks Dany’s Professional Pool Service Business type: Property maintenance Address: 1541 Livingston Drive, Henderson Owner: Daniel Guardado
Duke of Computers Business type: General retail sales Address: 8447 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Duke of Computers LLC Eagle Quest of Nevada Inc. Business type: Nonprofit community services Address: 3680 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Ray Tippetts Elephant Bar Restaurant Business type: Restaurant Address: 2270 Village Walk Drive, Henderson Owner: CM Ebar LLC
Business type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Gary M. Egelin Gino Tires & Auto Care Inc. Business type: Automotive parts/ service Address: 5690 Simmons St., Suite 102, North Las Vegas Owner: Gino Tires & Auto Care Inc. Gmconstruction Business type: Concrete contractor Address: 6068 Star Decker Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Gmconstruction LLC
Deborah Smith Realty Business type: Real estate sales Address: 618 S. 11th St., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Deborah Smith
Elva Stochinsky Business type: Real estate sales Address: 7035 W. Ann Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Elva E. Stochinsky
Great Point Capital LLC Business type: Commodities/securities/mutual funds Address: 2373 Falsetto Ave., Henderson Owner: Great Point Capital LLC
Desert Perinatal Associates Business type: Professional services - medical Address: 10105 Banburry Cross Drive, Suite 430, Las Vegas Owner: Adashek & Wilkes LLP
Estelas Beauty Salon Business type: Cosmetological establishment Address: 235 N. Eastern Ave., Suite 115, Las Vegas Owner: Sabino Gonzalez
Great Point Capital LLC Business type: Commodities/securities/mutual funds Address: 43 Gladewater Drive, Henderson Owner: Great Point Capital LLC
Dime Salon Business type: General retail sales Address: 9010 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Dime Salon LLC
Eunice Espinoza Business type: Temporary merchant Address: 1402 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Eunice Espinoza
Distribution International Business type: Building, plant nursery and hardware supplies Address: 3915 W. Hacienda Ave., Suite A105, Las Vegas Owner: Distribution International Southwest Inc.
Exceed Pest Defense LLC Business type: Property maintenance Address: 6120 Golden Nectar Way, Las Vegas Owner: Exceed Pest Defense LLC
GSG Environmental Services Business type: Repair and maintenance Address: 1515 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Owner: GSG Environmental Services TX Inc.
Dixon Financial Group LLC Business type: Insurance firm Address: 7472 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: David S. Dixon
Family Affair Tax Professionals Business type: Business support service Address: 800 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 148, Las Vegas Owner: Janay Bush
Doga Hays Business type: Real estate sales Address: 7035 W. Ann Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Doga Hays
Fan Wars LLC Business type: Management or consulting service Address: 9001 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Kevin De Vincenzi
Doggy a Go Go Mobile Pet Salon Business type: General services (counter/office) Address: 6325 S. Pecos Road, Suite 1, Las Vegas Owner: Doggy a Go Go LLC
Fashion Jeans Colombianos Business type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite H29, Las Vegas Owner: Roxana V. Avalos
Dominik Kuna Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: DK Real Estate LLC Dragon Talent Group LLC Business type: Professional promoter Address: 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 106, Las Vegas Owner: Ronald Silveira Jr.
Fresh Face LV Business type: General retail sales Address: 8975 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Station 11, Las Vegas Owner: Fresh Face LV LLC Fun City Motel Business type: Residence hotel Address: 2233 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Owner: Fun City Las Vegas LLC Gary M. Egelin
GSG Protective Services Business type: Professional services Address: 1516 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Owner: GSG Protective Services NV Inc. Hacienda Gardens Catering Inc. Business type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 4250 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 10, Las Vegas Owner: Alicia Janette Perez Harrington Home Repair and Maintenance Business type: Property maintenance Address: 258 Newelton Court, Henderson Owner: John J. Harrington Heads Up Guidance & Wellness Center Business type: Hypnotherapy Address: 8450 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 109, Las Vegas Owner: MCO Legacy LLC Heartbreaker Guitars Business type: General retail sales Address: 7495 W. Azure Drive, Suite 222, Las Vegas Owner: Heartbreaker Guitars Limited LLC Heather L. Chapman Business type: Real estate sales
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Records and Transactions Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Heather L. Chapman Holiday Systems International Business type: Insurance firm Address: 7690 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 190, Las Vegas Owner: Craig A. Morganson HPA Business type: Insurance firm Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 209D, Las Vegas Owner: Home Protection Assoc. Inc. Humanity Home Care Inc. Business type: Residential home care provider Address: 6767 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: John Phipps
Owner: Angie Robertson Jon Graff Company Business type: Vending machine Address: 4249 Sunrise Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jon Graff Jordan Trucking Co. Business type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 4705 Goldfield St., North Las Vegas Owner: Leon Jordan III Julian G. Orabona Business type: Solicitors and peddlers Address: 6048 Bellaona Circle , Las Vegas Owner: Julian G. Orabona
Idexx Reference Laboratories Inc. Business type: Clinic or laboratory Address: 3620 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 109, Las Vegas Owner: Idexx Laboratories Inc.
Just Like Family Business type: Home health services Address: 1118 Kruger Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Just Like Family LLC
In-Balance LLC Business type: Accounting firm Address: 2066 Waterlily View St., Henderson Owner: In-Balance LLC
Kacey’s Design Group Business type: Designer/draftsman Address: 3900 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 106, Las Vegas Owner: Gerald Casto
Institution 18B Business type: General retail sales Address: 1056 S. Main St., Las Vegas Owner: Institution Agency LLC
KFC Business type: Fast food restaurant Address: 1410 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson Owner: WTS Investments LLC
ISI Group LLC Business type: Professional promoter Address: 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 207, Las Vegas Owner: Dana Anderson
Kick Salsa Business type: Food specialty store Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite I30, Las Vegas Owner: Kevin Johnson
Janra Management LLC Business type: Management or consulting service Address: 2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 800, Las Vegas Owner: David L. Baitinger
Kimberly Cyr MFT Business type: Social work and behavioral therapy Address: 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 258, Henderson Owner: Kimberly Cyr
Jazzi Jam & Juicy Pickles Business type: Nonfarm product vendor Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Frederick Brown
Kirby J. Scofield Business type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Kirby J. Scofield LLC
Jeff Coday Business type: Real estate sales Address: 6628 Sky Pointe Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Jeff Coday
Kitchen Design Business type: Building, plant nursery and hardware supplies Address: 4600 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Raul Merezko
Jennifer Yachbes Photography Business type: Commercial photography Address: 11 Creeping Bend Court, Henderson Owner: JY Photography LLC
Knots Unwound Massage Therapy Business type: Independent massage therapist Address: 1485 W. Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas Owner: Kelly M. Kapsar
Joie De Vie Beaucerons Business type: Dog breeder Address: 11 Alberon Gardens Way , Henderson
Lab Income Tax Business type: Bookkeeper/income tax preparer Address: 2560 Las Vegas Blvd.
North, Suite 4, North Las Vegas Owner: Julio Cavero Lamar John Kruitbosch Business type: Bail/enforcement agent Address: 1130 E. Desert Inn Road, Suite 205, Las Vegas Owner: Rescue Bail Bonds Inc. Las Vegas Neurology Center Business type: Professional services - medical Address: 2020 Goldring Ave., Suite 403, Las Vegas Owner: Janda, Mahajan & Balsiger PLLC Las Vegas Sign Business type: Contractor Address: 10 Research Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Jones Sign Co. Inc. Las Vegas Skydiving Adventures LLC Business type: Skydiving instruction Address: 1838 Plum Court, Henderson Owner: Las Vegas Skydiving Adventures LLC Lateral Theory Inc. Business type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1002 Cove Palisades Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Lateral Theory Inc. Law Office of Daniel Norr LLC Business type: Law firm or law office Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 253, Henderson Owner: Law Office of Daniel Norr LLC Lihua Chen Business type: General services (counter/office) Address: 3220 Tocata Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Li Hua Inc. Lindsay Coday Business type: Real estate sales Address: 6628 Sky Pointe Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Lindsay Coday
Mayway Cleaning Services Business type: Lawn maintenance Address: 3426 Sullivan Circle, North Las Vegas Owner: Montiel Mayra Merry X-Ray/MBI X-Ray Medical Supply Business type: General retail sales Address: 1353 Arville St., Las Vegas Owner: Merry X-Ray Chemical Corporation Michel (Micky) G. Miles Business type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Michel (Micky) G. Miles Miracle Ear Business type: Professional services - medical Address: 4700 Meadows Lane, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: LJZR Enterprises LLC MML Physical Therapy Group Business type: Professional services - medical Address: 3050 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: MML Physical Therapy Group Inc. My Kids Doctor Business type: Medical office Address: 3039 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 110, Henderson Owner: My Kids Doctor Inc. Ohms 2 Vapor Business type: Vapes and electronic cigarettes Address: 6640 N. Durango Drive, Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: Hot Shot Vapor LLC Orthodynamic Technologies Inc. Business type: General retail sales Address: 889 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 569, Las Vegas Owner: Gladys Mead Parti Pak Productions Business type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 3A, Las Vegas Owner: Parti Pak Productions Inc.
Lyons Share Real Estate Business type: Real estate sales Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: Lyons Share LLC
Paws on the Ground Business type: Animal products and services Address: 3900 Delta Dawn Lane, North Las Vegas Owner: Dennis James
Man Hue Duong Business type: Instruction services Address: 1958 Village Center Circle, Suite 7, Las Vegas Owner: Man Hue Duong
Peekaboo Cribs Business type: General retail sales Address: 1801 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Hark Investments Inc.
Marisa Hammond Business type: Massage therapists Address: 623 Rancho Del Sol Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Marisa M. Hammond
Perfect Credit Solutions Business type: Business support service Address: 3160 W. Sahara Ave., Suite A11, Las Vegas
Owner: Fusion Profesional Services LLC Performance Plus Installation Inc. Business type: Contractor Address: 2200 Civic Center Drive, MJ Outside, North Las Vegas Owner: Performance Plus Installation Inc. Personal Sedan Service Business type: Motor transportation service Address: 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Personal Sedan Services LLC Phillips Crane Service Business type: Crane operator Address: 11500 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 145, Henderson Owner: Phillips Crane Service LLC Plaza Barber Shop Business type: Cosmetological establishment Address: 2341 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Derrill & Gary’s Plaza Barbershop Inc.
Building Permits $1,378,556, commercial-alteration 2255 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Wadman Corp. $1,023,678, residential-new 4425 W. Rome Blvd., Building 3, North Las Vegas Silvergate Homes LLC $1,018,386, residential-new 4425 W. Rome Blvd., Building 1, North Las Vegas Silvergate Homes LLC $723,992, commercial-new 6120 N. Decatur Blvd., Building A, North Las Vegas Blackhawk Developers LLC $627,426, residential-new 4425 W. Rome Blvd., Building 2, North Las Vegas Silvergate Homes LLC $450,008, commercial-remodel 1389 W. Galleria Drive, Suite 100, Henderson SSA Architecture $315,020, commercial-remodel 642 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson Allco Construction Inc. $306,555, commercial-remodel 4500 E. Sunset Road, Suite 40, Henderson Nevada General Construction $252,227, residential-roofing 2710 Losee Road, Suites 1-8, North Las Vegas Stout Roofing Inc.
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Records and Transactions $230,949, residential-new 2548 Prairie Pine St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$165,241, residential-new 1637 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$230,949, residential-new 2549 Prairie Pine St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$149,881, residential-new 1883 Foro Romano St., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC
$221,911, residential-new 2884 Josephine Drive Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$148,828, residential-new 1907 Galleria Spada St., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC
$217,087, residential-new 2552 Pont Marie Drive Richmond American Homes of Nevada $206,440, residential-new 2545 Prairie Pine St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $202,282, residential-new 252 Sidewheeler St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $202,282, residential-new 905 Gatesbridge Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $187,920, residential-new 2138 County Down Lane, Henderson Toll Henderson LLC
$148,828, residential-new 1913 Galleria Spada St., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $148,661, residential-new 901 Gatesbridge Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $148,661, residential-new 900 Gatesbridge Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $145,834, residential-new 1641 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $145,279, residential-new 936 Estes Cove Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes
$132,764, residential-new 3633 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $128,644, residential-new 33 Arista Port St., Henderson Ryland Homes $125,705, residential-new 3037 Quiet Creek Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $125,705, residential-new 3040 Quiet Creek Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $124,319, residential-model 3146 Biancavilla Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $121,269, residential-new 3044 Quiet Creek Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $121,269, residential-new 3041 Quiet Creek Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $120,327, residential-model 3142 Biancavilla Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
$143,776, residential-new 4409 Duck Harbor Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$120,000, residential-new 3324 Cox St., North Las Vegas Roberto Olivas
$143,061, residential-new 1645 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$118,103, residential-new 135 Chastain Park Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$143,006, residential-new 2652 Skagit Court, Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
$113,173, residential-new 2394 Valissa St., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
$140,310, commercial-remodel 1701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 4, Henderson Collins Development Inc.
$108,350, commercial-remodel 40 N. Valle Verde Drive, Suite 110, Henderson MRP Construction
$183,373, residential-new 908 Gatesbridge Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$140,289, residential-new 1065 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$106,108, residential-new 4365 Duck Harbor Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$176,331, residential-new 1633 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$140,289, residential-new 1064 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$103,800, tenant improvement 710 Coronado Center Drive, Suite 121, Henderson Almany Architecture
$174,000, commercial-remodel 2225 Village Walk Drive, Suite 181, Henderson Environmental Assurance LLC
$134,910, residential-new 3045 Quiet Creek Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$100,475, residential-new 2396 Valissa St., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
$134,910, residential-new 3036 Quiet Creek Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$99,000, commercial-remodel 178 N. Pecos Road, Suite 220, Henderson Hacienda Builders Inc.
$187,255, residential-new 2544 Prairie Pine St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $187,255, residential-new 2553 Prairie Pine St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $186,000, retail sales 15 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson 27 Henderson LLC $183,373, residential-new 256 Sidewheeler St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$173,115, residential-new 2552 Prairie Pine St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $173,115, residential-new 908 Gatesbridge Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$134,744, residential-new 1060 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$165,241, residential-new 1629 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.
$132,764, residential-new 5712 Pleasant Palms St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc.
$93,848, residential-new 3641 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $90,495, residential-new 5832 Radiance Park St., North Las Vegas
J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $90,495, residential-new 3820 Rocklin Peak Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $80,000, commercial-remodel 2571 Anthem Village Drive, Suite 2, Henderson Scott Sanders Construction $51,980, electrical 5402 El Campo Grande Ave., North Las Vegas Livewire Electric LLC $49,980, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 1117 Christopher View Ave., North Las Vegas SolarCity Corp. $49,726, residential-addition 4009 San Mateo St., North Las Vegas Stanburry Construction $48,500, fireproofing 4100 E. Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas Olympic West Fire Protection $47,000, electrical 4335 Arcata Way, North Las Vegas KSK Electric Inc. $45,500, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 6913 Forest Gate St., North Las Vegas Sunrun Installation Services $42,000, electrical 4855 Engineers Way, North Las Vegas Quad Electric Technologies Inc. $39,130, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 6625 Brent Scott St., North Las Vegas Premier Solar Solutions LLC $37,310, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 6210 Benchmark Way, North Las Vegas Premier Solar Solutions LLC $37,310, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 1012 Bob Barney Court, North Las Vegas Premier Solar Solutions LLC $35,425, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 4543 Golden Palomino Lane, North Las Vegas SolarCity Corp. $34,300, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 2116 Caddo Mills Ave., North Las Vegas Tom Lawrence
$33,884, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 4286 Valley Spruce Way, North Las Vegas SolarCity Corp. $32,760, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 6217 Wichita Falls St., North Las Vegas Sunrun Installation Services $32,760, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 1318 Big Tree Ave., North Las Vegas Premier Solar Solutions LLC $31,992, commercial-alteration 580 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 50, North Las Vegas TWC Construction Inc. $30,804, roof-mounted photovoltaic system 2613 Lake Martin Court, North Las Vegas SolarCity Corp. $30,000, pool and/or spa 5743 Dawson Creek St., North Las Vegas Arthur Pellegrini
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Business returns prepared, 2013
Nonprofit returns prepared, 2013
Stewart, Archibald & Barney LLP 7881 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-579-7000 • sabcpa.com
1972
18
985
70
Robert Worthen, CEO
2
Fair, Anderson & Langerman 3065 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-870-7999 • falcpa.com
1988
17
1,000
5
Curt Anderson, CEO
3
Bradshaw, Smith & Co. LLP 5851 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-878-9788 • bradshawsmith.com
1976
16
650
Did not disclose
Douglas Winters, managing partner
4
Piercy, Bowler, Taylor & Kern 6100 Elton Ave., Suite 1000 Las Vegas, NV 89107 702-384-1120 • pbtk.com
1990
15
1,129
45
L. Ralph Piercy, president
5
Ovist & Howard CPA’s 7 Commerce Center Drive Henderson, NV 89014 702-456-1300 • ohcpas.net
1981
11
650
25
Francis Howard, managing partner
6
Tompkins & Peters CPAs, P.C. 1880 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 115 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-456-4272 • tpcpas.com
1987
10
350
6
Dana L. Tompkins, stockholder
7
Eide Bailly LLP 8485 W. Sunset Road, Suite 204 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-384-7717 • eidebailly.com
2014
7
228
16
Tamara Miramontes, audit partner
8
Houldsworth, Russo & Co. 8675 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89123 702-269-9992 • trusthrc.com
1996
6
131
80
Dianna Russo, managing principal
9a
Goldberg, Maroney & Associates LLP 3910 Pecos-McLeod, Suite D100 Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-795-8001 • gmacpa.com
1998
5
300
5
Clarice Goldberg, principal
9b
Kondler & Associates CPAs 6460 Medical Center St., Suite 230 Las Vegas, NV 89148 702-433-7075 • kondlercpa.com
1985
5
250
25
Ray Kondler, president
11
Smith & Francis LLC 6700 Via Austi Parkway, Suite C Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-798-1919 • smithandfrancis.com
1991
4
194
9
Jackie Smith, managing member
12
Summit Consultancy Group LLC 4730 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 220 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-732-4302 • summit-cpa.com
1975
3
537
Did not disclose
Elizabeth Mercier, managing director
13a
BDO USA LLP 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-784-0000 • bdo.com
2008
2
Did not disclose
Did not disclose
Bill Powell, managing partner
13b
David Deiterman, CPA, Ltd. 2410 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 105 Las Vegas, NV 89108 702-877-1185 • prep.1040.com/lvtaxman
1986
2
100
3
David Deiterman, president
Complete Financial Services 7231 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110 Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-254-2600
1988
1
Did not disclose
Did not disclose
Valentine Magda, president
Company
1
15
Top executive
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Plus tax. Coupon valid through 2/28/15. Must present coupon at time of service. Doesn’t apply to prior service. One coupon per guest, per visit. Not valid with any other offer. See dealer for full details.
Must be at least 21 with valid photo ID and A-Play Card. Membership into the A-Play Club is free. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Complimentary buffet value up to $12.99, additional fees apply on specialty, brunch and holiday buffets. Tax and Gratuity not included. One coupon per person, per table. Dine in only. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. Expires 2/28/15. Settle to: 535
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Present this coupon at time of purchase. Management reserves all rights.Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.
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*Subject to availability. Must present coupon when booking Gospel Brunch ticket; to get a drink ticket for free Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Not valid on holidays. Management reserves all rights. Expires 2/28/15.
*Good for one domestic beer, well drink or house wine, valid at the bar only. Must present this coupon when ordering drink. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Offifer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Management reserves all rights. Expires 2/28/15.
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*Offer not valid on sundry items, CD’s, Santana Musical Instruments or Artwork. May not be used in conjunction with any other offers. Expires 2/28/15. *Valid for Hyundai owners through 2/28/15. See dealer for complete details. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Must present at time of service.
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One Free Order of Fried Pickles with purchase of regular priced entrée. *Dine in only. Must present coupon to redeem offer. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes holidays and special events. Management reserves all rights. Not including tax or gratuity. One voucher per guest per visit.
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*Expires 2/28/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. May not be combined with any other offer. See bar host for details. VALID AT 3290 W. ANN ROAD and 6788 NORTH 5TH STREET ONLY. Settle to 1550.
*Expires 2/28/15. Please present coupon at time of order. No cash value. Maximum value at $9.99 on free appetizer. Management reserves all rights. See bar host for details. VALID AT 3290 W. ANN ROAD and 6788 NORTH 5TH STREET ONLY. Settle to 1560.
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