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Weather is warmer and days are longer in spring because the Earth’s axis is tilted toward the sun, increasing the number of daylight hours, which helps spring flowers grow.
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ON THE COVER What’s hot in home trends right now? Hint: It might not be what was in style last year.
Last year, the Lied Animal Shelter took in 18,500 dogs and 12,397 cats. Most were returned to their owners or placed in new homes. Las Vegas faces unique challenges when it comes to controlling its animal population, but the Animal Foundation, which runs the shelter, and others are working hard to keep the valley’s pets safe.
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UNLV medical school taking shape Students won’t arrive for at least two years, but administrators already are hard at work.
expert not 20 Water drainedof optimism Water czar Pat Mulroy says droughts can be managed when communities work together.
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Hispanic community, mall forge bond A local developer is capitalizing on Boulevard Mall’s reputation as “the Latino mall.”
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A bright spot for struggling kids Local nonprofit groups and volunteers collect Easter baskets for homeless youths.
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Fascination with Vegas Mob tales endures Take a tour of locations made famous by the movie “Casino” and join a panel discussion about who killed Bugsy Siegel.
UPDATE YOUR HOME FOR 2015
Like fashion, home decor trends are ever changing. What was in style just a few months ago may be on its way out today. Keeping up with contemporary design, however, doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. Some high-end features certainly are in vogue, but you can spruce up your living space on even the smallest budget.
WHO SHOULD LEAD OUR CITIES
Early voting in underway in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson. Voters have a chance to oust the incumbents or return them to office for another four years. Do you think someone could do a better job? We don’t. Our local elected officials have served us tirelessly and effectively, and we feel they should be re-elected.
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There’s no question smartphones and tablets have increased efficiency and upped productivity in the workplace. Apps can help businesspeople scan documents, store business cards and hold remote meetings. But which apps are most useful to download? Choose right among the diamonds and duds available.
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When the Rebels lost in the Mountain West quarterfinals, rumors started swirling that coach Dave Rice would be fired. In the end, Rice kept his job. Why? And what does he have to do to remain coach beyond next year? We answer a dozen key questions about UNLV basketball.
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Wrestler Ricky Benjamin is trash canned by opponent J-Mazing during the St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Smackdown by Midgets Unleashed at the Fremont Country Club. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
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Republican state lawmakers introduced bills to repeal Common Core standards and bar officials from using student data for research and school accountability.
UNLV announced basketball coach Dave Rice will return for a fifth season. Rice is under contract through 2019, and UNLV would have had to pay $1.2 million to buy out his deal.
Elaine Wynn, Steve Wynn’s exwife, continued to fight to keep her seat on the board of Wynn Resorts. She is the only woman on the board.
A 36-year-old woman died after jumping from an overpass at the Spaghetti Bowl. The woman had been involved in a domestic violence incident earlier in the day.
American Casino & Entertainment, the parent company of Stratosphere, Arizona Charlie’s and Aquarius in Laughlin, is scheduled to report its earnings.
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This is not about your next election. This is about the future of the next generation of Nevadans.”
Republican former Gov. Bob List called on lawmakers to pass Gov. Brian Sandoval’s tax bill, which would raise $438 million for education over the next two years. List, a conservative, took a jab at Assembly Republicans who are signaling they won’t vote for Sandoval’s plan.
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B.J. Bell, center, a former UNLV player, runs drills during a Las Vegas Outlaws Arena Football team practice at the Summerlin Soccer Complex. The team will open the season March 30 at the Thomas & Mack Center with a face-off against the San Jose SaberCats. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)
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CAUGHT ON TAPE A Metro Police officer was charged with misdemeanor battery, accused of using excessive force against a woman he arrested, after officials reviewed video from a body camera he was wearing. Experts say the case likely will bolster arguments in favor of body cameras. Footage could be used to train officers.
Early voting for city council and municipal judicial races in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson began March 21 and runs through April 3. The primary election will be April 7.
STADIUM GOAL A NO-GO The city’s soccer dreams are dashed. A petition initiative that would have allowed voters to decide whether to use public funding for a downtown Las Vegas soccer stadium won’t go on the ballot. The decision was made in part to avoid the expense of holding a city-wide election in June. The city is barred from using public funds for a soccer stadium.
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People convicted in a scheme that involved fraudulently controlling Las Vegas homeowners associations and steering business to favored contractors and attorneys.
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Without a special permit, pet owners are allowed only three dogs and three cats over the age of 4 months at their home at any given time.
ANIMAL CONTROL Animal control officers can impound animals for one of three reasons:
SAVING OUR FURRY FRIENDS How animals end up at Lied and what happens to them BY CONOR SHINE
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THE VALLEY’S UNIQUE CHALLENGES n A warm year-round climate means feral animals don’t have to struggle to survive harsh winters and can breed more frequently. n The region’s transient population means many pets are abandoned or surrendered when an owner moves, a trend exacerbated by the housing crash.
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1. Check animalfoundation. com. The Animal Foundation maintains a database of lost pets that enter the shelter. You also can register a lost (or found) pet on the website to receive email updates when animals with a similar description are found. 2. Visit the shelter in person as soon as possible and check back frequently.
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ANIMALS PER DAY (AVG.) OTHER OUTCOMES: REHABILITATION, TRANSFERS, EUTHANASIA
For animals that aren’t eligible for adoption because of medical or behavioral issues, the next step can be: a temporary stay in a foster home to see if the pet can be rehabilitated; transfer to a partner rescue* organization; or euthanasia. Animals that have been abused and are in poor condition or have chronic medical conditions or behavioral problems often are euthanized.
3. Post fliers with your animal’s picture and description around your neighborhood and on social media. To claim a pet from the shelter, you’ll need several things, including:
n There is suspicion of animal cruelty by an owner
Officers also can cite owners for not having an animal properly sterilized, vaccinated or tagged. The misdemeanor citations can carry a penalty of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, although most owners fix the problem within two weeks and have the citation voided.
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Few issues divide animal lovers in the valley like how best to deal with stray cats and dogs. For more than a decade, the nonprofit Animal Foundation has operated the Lied Animal Shelter near downtown Las Vegas through a contract with Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Clark County. But the Animal Foundation took criticism over the number of animals euthanized each year. The pushback complicated what normally would have been a routine decision to extend the Animal Foundation’s operating contract. After a mass euthanasia of animals due to overcrowding in 2007, the Animal Foundation revamped its leadership and changed its operating procedures to try to increase adoptions and drive down euthanasia rates, which have dropped steadily over the past five years. Ultimately, local governments were unswayed by the opposition. Clark County and Las Vegas recently signed new multi-year deals worth a combined $4.1 million annually to allow the Animal Foundation to continue operating the municipal shelter.
n The animal is loose with no owner present
MOST ANIMALS WITH A HISTORY OF BITING AREN’T ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION THROUGH LIED. TRANSFERS: ANOTHER OPTION The Animal Foundation works with a network of *more than 70 local and regional rescue organizations
n A photo of your pet n Veterinary records n Proof of a rabies vaccine n If applicable, a current breeders or fanciers license Impound fees vary by jurisdiction, but generally start at $25 per impound with a $10 per day boarding fee. If an animal needs a rabies vaccine ($10) or to be spayed ($65) or neutered ($85), the Animal Foundation will provide the service before release.
to try to find unadoptable animals homes. Some accept all breeds of dogs and cats (A Home for Spot, the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Second Chance Animal Rescue). Others focus on a specific breed (bulldogs, Boston terriers, dalmations, dachshunds). There’s even a rescue for reptiles (the Southern Nevada Herpetological Society). One group, Foreclosed Upon Pets, Inc., has sent more than 1,000 small dogs by plane to Canada, where there is a small dog shortage.
THE SHELTER ALSO RECEIVES RABBITS, BIRDS, DESERT TORTOISES AND EVEN A FEW LARGE ANIMALS SUCH AS HORSES.
While other local municipalities have WHAT teamed up to address animal control HAPPENS IN problems, Henderson continues to go it HENDERSON?
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(That means if you’re a Henderson resident who lost a pet, it’s best to check the Henderson shelter before the Animal Foundation’s.) The city’s police department runs the shelter. Henderson has a much smaller stray population than other parts of the valley.
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PROCESSING AND EVALUATION
At the shelter, animals are evaluated medically and behaviorally, vaccinated, dewormed and, if needed, treated by a veterinarian. Shelter staff take photos of each animal to be posted online and, if possible, contact the owner using the information from the animal’s tag or microchip.
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Animals that aren’t reclaimed are separated into two groups — adoptable and other outcomes. Adoptable animals are kept at the shelter until a new owner is found. Stays can last a day or several months, depending on breed and how full the shelter is.
LIED OFFERS PET ADOPTION PROMOTIONS WITH FREE OR REDUCED COSTS.
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n Ordinances enacted in 2010 require all pets be sterilized. n The Animal Foundation wants to introduce a program that would allow feral cats taken in by the shelter to be sterilized before being released.
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Local ordinances require most pets to be spayed or neutered, have a collar or microchip with identifying information and be vaccinated against rabies.
A RECENT “UNDERDOG” PROMOTION OFFERED REDUCED ADOPTION FEES FOR UNPOPULAR DOG BREEDS. AN AGING FACILITY
HOW TO GET INVOLVED If you love animals but don’t want the responsibility of a pet, or if you have a pet and want to spend even more time around animals, the Animal Foundation has several ways you can help.
1. Volunteer at the shelter, filing paperwork, photographing animals or playing with pets. Volunteers must attend an orientation session.
2. Temporarily foster animals who can’t be adopted yet because they are too young, sick, recovering from injury or need socialization.
3. Donate money or goods. Items needed include new and gently used blankets and linens; collars and leashes; pet toys and treats; pooper scoopers; and brushes. Donated newspaper can be used to line kennels, while shoeboxes are a popular diversion for cats.
IN 2014, THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION TOOK IN 2,557 ANIMALS THAT WEREN’T DOGS OR CATS AND FOUND HOMES FOR ABOUT 70 PERCENT OF THEM. The Henderson animal shelter took in 4,560 pets last year, about one-sixth as many as the Lied Animal Shelter. Of those, 17 percent were returned to their owners, 42 percent were adopted and 24 percent were euthanized.
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The 14-year-old Lied Animal Shelter needs a face lift. Its aging building requires near constant maintenance that’s expensive and threatens the foundation’s ability to provide a safe environment for the animals in its care. Much of the shelter’s flooring is unfinished concrete, and problems with the cooling system requires crews to climb onto the shelter’s roof almost every day in summer to make fixes. Renovations are estimated to cost $13.2 million, which would have to be paid for by Clark County and Las Vegas. North Las Vegas doesn’t have money to chip in for renovations right now, but it would have to contribute to keep using the shelter beyond 2025 when its contract expires. The Animal Foundation also hopes to raise $14.2 million to replace a triple-wide trailer it uses for administration and adoption services with a permanent building that would include a classroom for educational programs.
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The valley’s home landscape can begin to feel a bit tired after a while — row after row of beige, cookie-cutter houses with matching doors, fixtures and landscaping. ¶ The inside of our homes can feel equally bland at times, with standard beige paint, builder-grade cabinets and sandstone-tiled rooms. ¶ But armed with some basic design tips, a little creativity and a budget that can run from high to low depending on your comfort level, you easily can make your home feel unique, personal and on point with the latest trends. ¶ Where to begin? ¶ What was hot just a few months ago may be on its way out now. Here, we offer tips from pros about what to look for and what to avoid. ¶ Best of all, you don’t need a handyman or construction crew to achieve many of these looks.
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TODAY’S TOP TRENDS TOP TRENDS: TROUGH BATHROOM SINKS Trough sinks have been popular in kitchens over the past few years, but now they are moving into bathrooms, too. Styles, like pricing, are all over the map. Trough insets mounted to the underside of a bathroom countertop can run a few hundred dollars. Oversized troughs set on custom vanities can soar into the thousands. Some models are square or rectangular, some oval and rounded. Models that sit directly on countertops can be swapped relatively easily with existing oncounter sinks. Designs that are mounted and installed likely will require a professional.
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TOP TRENDS: PURPLE BATHROOMS This doesn’t have to mean deep royal plum or bright electric purple — although it certainly can. For a more subdued, conservative feel, choose lavender or lilac. Do your whole bathroom in a splash of purple — darker floor tiles with lighter walls, for example — or choose one tiled wall or enclosure to accent and highlight. If you’re really hesitant, paint your walls a crisp white and decorate with small pops of color: purple towels, rugs and accessories. A single periwinkle orchid can breathe life into even the most antiseptic of bathrooms.
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TOP TRENDS: FLOATING VANITIES A step beyond pedestal sinks, floating bathroom vanities mount directly to the wall and hang without support or legs. They can be sleek and slim with little storage, or deep and wide with shelves or drawers. Consider both look and functionality when choosing a style. Low-profile models will offer little or no place to stash toilet paper, cleaning supplies and towels.
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WHAT’S IN, WHAT’S OUT What was hot last year in home design already could be passé. Skip what’s on the way out of style and instead help set the stage for what’s coming in style. OUT CHEVRON PRINT Chevron’s zigzag stripes became all the rage in 2013 and 2014. The pattern popped up in homes and offices across the country in wallpaper, pillows, rugs and other accessories. But the print’s popularity contributed to its fast demise. A little Chevron here and there can be fun and unexpected. When everyone on the block uses it, its novelty wears off.
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IN ANIMAL PRINTS Hides are in this year — cow, zebra, tiger, leopard; real (at least in the case of the cow) or faux. Buy a throw rug, cover a chair or accessorize with pillows. Pair with bone and horn accents in the form of picture frames, bookends or art pieces. Just don’t go overboard. The goal is to bring a bit of nature and whimsy into your home, not transform it into a hunting lodge.
OUT SPA BATHTUBS Large, built-in whirlpool bathtubs are a staple in many Las Vegas homes. They have been a go-to bathroom design feature, and upgrade, since the ‘80s. But they take up a lot of real estate, use ungodly amounts of water (easily apparent in your utility bill), and in many cases, sit unused gathering dust. IN FREESTANDING TUB Most people think Victorian clawfoot when they think of a freestanding tub, and you certainly can go that route for an eclectic mix that combines old and new. But companies also make a number of modern freestanding tubs that can complement even the most modern bathrooms. Among the benefits: They take up less space than spa bathtubs, use less water and can add an unexpected flair of style to a room. Plus, the space you save ditching your spa tub can be used to add vanity space, a makeup table or a larger shower with shelving and a seat.
OUT INSPIRATIONAL PHRASES Most of us have seen these, and many of us have them hanging on our walls. “Believe,” for example, or “carpe diem” spelled out in vinyl letters looping across our living spaces. The bad news is, such inspirational phrases quickly are falling out of fashion. That doesn’t mean you have to go peeling off your favorite design (although the good news is, most of the decals are stickers that easily can be pulled off with no permanent damage.) But if you are starting a look from scratch or updating old decor and want to stay ahead of the trend curve, it might be best to skip the sayings.
IN SALON-STYLE WALLS It’s all about organized chaos this year. Forget displaying a few distinct pieces of art on your walls. What’s much more en vogue is filling an entire wall or sections of wall with varied, but coordinated, frames, art pieces and/ or decorative accessories. Start by choosing a common denominator — a color, frame style or theme, for example — then hang a dozen or more items in a jigsaw-puzzlelike array. Keep the items close together but random so each piece works in unison to create one much bigger look.
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FEELING CONFIDENT With the economy improving, about a third of Americans say they plan to upgrade or remodel their homes this year, according to an American Express survey.
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✣ OUT BUILT-IN DESKS Kitchen or hallway nooks for computers and paperwork became a staple in homes over the past decade to provide people a place to work, do homework, pay bills or make calls. But technology has made such spaces obsolete. Many people no longer have landline telephones. Desktop computers, and even laptops, have been replaced by smartphones and tablets. Even paper bills are things of the past as people receive and pay bills electronically.
TOP TRENDS: GOLD, COPPER AND BRASS Until recently, many homeowners couldn’t rid their houses fast enough of outdated goldcolored hardware, opting instead for the silver look of brushed or satin nickel. But warm metals — brass, copper and gold — are making a comeback. The key is using the finishes selectively, to add warmth and interest to your home without dating it. Easy ways to get in on the trend: Install gold hanging-votive lighting over a kitchen island; buy a metallic copper-and-glass end table; accessorize with a brass candelabra, or add a simple gold faucet to a bathtub or bathroom sink.
IN SPECIALIZED STORAGE Get rid of cluttered countertops and messy nooks by replacing obsolete desk space with dedicated storage — supersized pantries, gift wrapping nooks, a kitchen food prep counter or secondary appliances.
✣ OUT OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVES Homebuilders and designers replaced on-the-counter microwaves with built-in models over stove ranges or nestled among top cabinets to save valuable counter space. It was a good idea, but putting microwaves front and center — and up high — can be unsightly and inconvenient, especially for short people and children. They also can limit homeowners’ ability to install range hoods, which are popular both for look and functionality.
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IN LOWER-SHELF MICROWAVES Why not tuck your microwave more discretely into a bottom cabinet or shelf? Many kitchen islands already include open shelving and electrical outlets. The simple and inexpensive addition of a plug can make such a swap possible. If you are building new, renovating your kitchen or are willing to shell out a bit more cash, cabinet manufacturers also make specialty microwave drawers that can be installed underneath a counter top.
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TOP TRENDS: TECHNOLOGY The most popular trend sweeping homes this year is the addition of technology. Increasingly, homeowners are looking to computers and gadgets to make life easier, quicker and more comfortable. For example: Say goodbye to clickers with keyless entry systems that allow access to a room or garage with the punch of a few buttons. Builders also are starting to incorporate biometric fingerprint door locks into their offerings. Inside homes, wellness systems filter air continuously, while solar lighting illuminates rooms. Charging stations for smart phones, tablets and other devices are popping up in kitchens, mud rooms, garages and stair landings, while Internet-controlled security cameras, some of which can be rigged for less than $100, offer peace of mind from intruders and enable worried parents or pet owners to check in on their wards.
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OUT GRANITE In 2012, granite was used in about 75 percent of new and renovated kitchens, according to the Marble Institute of America. For most people, it’s the go-to kitchen option. But granite has downsides as well. It must be sealed regularly. Its micro-pores can absorb stains and bacteria. It can be marred by harsh chemicals, and it can chip if hot pots or pans are placed directly on it.
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TOP TRENDS: EUROPEAN CABINETS European cabinets are frameless cabinets, without the adornments and ridges that characterize the cabinets in so many of our local kitchens. They are by far the most popular kitchen cabinets in the world, dominant in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Canada. Now, they are making their way stateside. They lend a cleaner, more contemporary look to kitchens and, added bonus, allow for about 10 percent more storage than traditional framed cabinets.
Quartzite is a metamorphic rock. Granite is an igneous rock. Quartzite is similar to quartz but is naturally-occuring while quartz is man-made.
IN QUARTZITE Quartzite, formed from sandstone, is virtually indestructible. It is one of the hardest materials in existence. It isn’t water or acid soluble, and it typically lasts longer than granite. It looks much like marble, making it a good fit for kitchens and bathrooms, but doesn’t need to be sealed. As for affordability, the price of quartzite is comparable to granite, but both can be costly.
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ALL GROWN UP By the end of 2015, millennials will become the largest home-buying age group in the United States.
A NEW GENERATION OF HOMEOWNERS
On outdoor living spaces Millennials see outdoor living space as an extension of the home and an important place for family and friends to gather and spend time together. They are much more likely than older generations to use their outdoor space for meals and to decorate it as they would their living room or dining room.
The millennial generation is growing up, and they see value in owning a home. Roughly 42 percent of millennials say they want to buy a house in the next five years, compared with just 31 percent of Generation Xers, according to a Zillow survey. But their tastes differ from their parents’. Technology and outdoor living spaces rank high among millennials’ priorities, while curb appeal falls at the bottom of the list.
“OUTDOOR SPACE IS IMPORTANT FOR ENTERTAINING”
On technology Millennials say smart technology can be expensive, but they are willing to invest the money because they believe the upgrades save energy, improve safety and make life easier. A majority say they believe such technology can be upgraded and maintained easily and can be customizable to their budgets and needs.
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73% 59% 46% of millennials
of people ages 35 to 55
of people ages 55 and older
On curb appeal While most millennials are focused on making living spaces more convenient and comfortable, fewer care about upgrading the front of their home.
57% 35% of millennials
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of people ages 55 and older
WHICH ROOMS BENEFIT MOST FROM SMART TECHNOLOGY? MILLENNIALS: GARAGE, LAUNDRY ROOM, MASTER BEDROOM PEOPLE AGES 55 AND OLDER: KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM
33% 16% of millennials
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of people ages 55 and older
SOURCE: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS SURVEY
Go green: Gadgets can lower bills, add value Stroll down the aisles of any home improvement store, and you can find items that will reduce energy and water usage. LED lights here, insulation there, low-flow shower heads a few rows over. ¶ But there’s even more available. Here are a few other options to reduce your utility bills: WATER CONTROL VALVE These simple fixtures allow users to reduce the flow of water from their shower head as they’re soaping up, without fiddling with the main faucet handle or handles. Combined with a low-flow shower head, they can reduce water usage from showers by 75 percent. COST: About $10
SMART PLUGS These adapters plug into wall sockets and can be controlled with smartphone apps to remotely turn on and off lights and electronic devices or preprogram them so they’ll draw less energy when people aren’t home or the household is asleep. They also contain motion sensors so lights stay on only when rooms are occupied. An additional bonus: The apps can be used to track energy use by room or device. COST: $30 and up
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SMART POWER STRIPS Even when appliances and devices are shut off, they draw power if they’re still plugged in. Same for chargers for smartphones and tablets when they become fully charged. A smart strip senses when the devices plugged into them are fully charged or not in use, then cut the power to them. In doing so, the strips eliminate energy “vampires,” which draw a significant amount of power. COST: About $30
TANKLESS WATER HEATER Traditional water heaters use a lot of energy keeping large amounts of water hot at all times. Tankless heaters work by warming water as it flows through them, like a pool heater, so they consume less energy because they’re generally not in use as often. The downside is they’re not cheap, so it can take years to realize enough energy savings to get a return on your investment. COST: $600 to $1,200
INDUCTION COOKING RANGES Unlike a gas stove that uses a flame or an electric stove that uses a heating coil, an induction device works by producing a magnetic field that doesn’t create any heat itself but causes special metal cookware to be heated. The cooking surface remains cool to the touch (a pot of water can be brought to boil while sitting on a piece of paper, and the paper won’t burn.) It also works almost instantaneously. Turn on the “burner,” and water in a pot starts to boil in the blink of an eye. It’s complicated, but it’s much more energy efficient than a traditional electric device. It’s also much more expensive. COST: $1,529 and up —Ric Anderson
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IMPACT *OFPOTENTIAL THE MEDICAL DISTRICT
From the ground up: UNLV medical school taking shape
BY THE NUMBERS
24,182
Estimated number of jobs created by the Las Vegas Medical District and UNLV School of Medicine by 2030
UNLV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TIMELINE
BY JACKIE VALLEY STAFF WRITER
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Aug. 22, 2014: The UNLV School of Medicine is created when the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents commits to a plan calling for $26.7 million in state funds to help launch the school. September 2014: The medical school submits an application for accreditation with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Faculty recruitment begins.
$3.6B
Estimated economic impact of the Las Vegas Medical District and UNLV School of Medicine by 2030
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Fall 2016: The UNLV School of Medicine will begin accepting applications for its inaugural class.
August 2017: Classes are scheduled to begin.
2020 or 2021: The medical school is expected to achieve full accreditation. 2021
May 2021: The first students will graduate from the UNLV School of Medicine.
— Rebecca Clifford-Cruz contributed to this report.
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Number of students planned for the medical school’s inaugural class
120 Number of students the medical school hopes eventually to enroll each year
2022
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Projected government revenue resulting from the Medical District and the UNLV School of Medicine by 2030
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What does it take to build a medical school? Lots and lots of planning. Students won’t arrive for another two years, but Barbara Atkinson, planning dean for the UNLV School of Medicine, has been busy crafting the school’s curriculum, recruiting and hiring faculty and scouring the state for donors. Supporters say Las Vegas’ first allopathic medical school will improve health care in Southern Nevada and be an ATKINSON economic driver. To make that happen, though, UNLV and Nevada System of Higher Education officials say they need nearly $27 million up front from the state. Gov. Brian Sandoval has signaled he would support that funding, but he doesn’t want to shell out the money all at once. He pledged $8.3 million for the medical school over the next two years, with the rest to follow in the next biennium. UNLV also hopes to lure a large private donor or donors capable of giving $100 million to pay for medical school buildings. “It’s an exciting time, because we’re planning programs and starting to recruit people to make it happen,” Atkinson said.
Las Vegas created its Medical District in 2002 to encourage health care development near University Medical Center, Valley Hospital and UNLV’s Shadow Lane Campus. Several UNLV School of Medicine buildings are planned in the area.
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THE FACULTY ELLEN COSGROVE
SAMUEL PARRISH
LAURA CULLEY
MAUREEN SCHAFER
Vice dean of academic affairs and education
Senior associate dean of student affairs and admissions
Associate dean of health policy and community affairs
Chief of staff
Background: Cosgrove most recently was vice dean of academic affairs at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College, now Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine residency at Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. What intrigued her about UNLV: “The top draw for me is UNLV’s vision of building a top-tier academic medical center that will serve the communities of Southern Nevada. At UNLV, we will build a studentcentered, innovative medical school curriculum from the ground up. Las Vegas is the largest urban area in the United States without a public medical school.”
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Background: Parrish most recently was associate dean of medical student affairs at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. He received his bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston and his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Parrish completed his residency in child health at the University of Missouri and did a fellowship in adolescent medicine at Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center. What intrigued him about UNLV: “I’ve visited Las Vegas many times and have loved the vibrancy and energy of the city. I am excited to have the opportunity to play a role in building a medical school that will train exceptional physicians who will provide excellent care for patients and serve the state of Nevada.”
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Background: Culley has more than 25 years of experience as an internal medicine physician and most recently was chief medical officer at FirstMed Health and Wellness Center, a community health center in Las Vegas. She also worked as medical director of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada. Culley did her undergraduate work at the University of California, Berkeley, and the City University of New York and received her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. What intrigued her about UNLV: “Being a part of a new medical school, research center and treatment center that will be extremely community sensitive and involved is the answer to my dreams and hopes. My expectation is that the medical school will take us from behind the curve to ahead of the curve.”
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Background: Schafer most recently was chief corporate development officer at LifeNexus, Inc., a mobile health care technology company. She received her bachelor’s degree and master’s of business administration from George Washington University, and leads the Council for a Better Nevada, a citizens group aimed at improving the quality of life in Nevada. What intrigued her about UNLV: “The right people are engaged to ensure its success and the school’s future exponential impact on the health and economy of our community.”
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$4B NET WORTH UNLV officials are looking for wealthy donors to help support the medical school. Good thing Las Vegas isn’t lacking billionaires. We don’t know if they are interested, but here are some high rollers who live in or have ties to Las Vegas that school officials may want to hit up.
A CLEAR VISION The medical school will include clinical, educational and research programs in cancer, mental health and addiction, cardiology, neuroscience and orthopedics. The school also will have residence programs in each. The focus areas were chosen based on need in Southern Nevada and nationwide, Atkinson said.
Real estate developer and television personality; owner of Trump International Las Vegas STEVE WYNN
$3.2B NET WORTH
WARREN BUFFET
Owner of four casino resorts in Las Vegas and Macau
$73B NET WORTH
PHIL RUFFIN
Owns NV Energy and is the second-richest man in the United States
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NANCY WALTON LAURIE
$12B NET WORTH SHELDON ADELSON
$29.6B NET WORTH
Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands who has been on the Forbes 400 for more than a decade CARL ICAHN
$23.5B NET WORTH
Founder of Icahn Capital Management and owner of the defunct Fountainebleau
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Entreprenuer behind Tesla Motors and Space Exploration Technologies
Owner of Treasure Island
$4.6B NET WORTH
One of two heirs to the Wal-Mart fortune; lives in Henderson
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KIRK KERKORIAN
$8.2B NET WORTH
$4.2B NET WORTH
eBay founder and chairman; lives in Hawaii but owns a 48,000-square-foot second home in Henderson
$2B NET WORTH
Casino developer and majority shareholder at MGM Resorts International
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$2B NET WORTH
Owns 9.5 percent of Wynn Resorts FRANK III AND LORENZO FERTITTA
$3B NET WORTH
Owners of Station Casinos and UFC; the youngest billionaires in the state
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Water expert not drained of optimism Mulroy discusses the actions Southern Nevada has taken and what we should plan for BY AMBER PHILLIPS STAFF WRITER
Lake Mead’s elevation is just 1,087 feet above sea level and dropping steadily. Another 12 feet and the most severe drought-protection program the Southwest has ever seen will be triggered. If and when Lake Mead hits 1,075 feet, the government will declare a federal water shortage for the seven states that draw water from the Colorado River, forcing Nevada and the others to MULROY limit water use. Worse, a report by climate scientists and NASA predicts the Southwest will be in a decades-long drought by midcentury — the worst in 1,000 years. Despite the sobering predictions, former Las Vegas water czar Pat Mulroy is confident life will go on in the West. How worried should we be about the current drought?
The situation is serious, but it was not unexpected. Because of the way Lake Powell (on the Utah/Arizona border) feeds into Lake Mead, there’s a lot more predictability and knowledge of what’s going to happen a year ahead, before you actually see the levels drop in Lake Mead. The good thing for Southern Nevada is we conserved early, so we have lots of cushion. On paper, we will take a shortage, but in real terms, we won’t be affected by it. Will things get worse? What about the report predicting the worst drought since the Middle Ages?
Let’s put these studies into context: Even the scientists will tell you those predictions aren’t cast in concrete. They are on the sphere of possibility and need to be taken into consideration. We need to buffer against it. We need to plan for it now. But is it absolute that this is going to happen? We don’t know that. Nobody knows that. So how do you convince people to conserve when the future is so uncertain?
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The white “bathtub” ring around Lake Mead indicates the drop in water level through the years from the lake’s high point.
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I don’t think you ever panic. I don’t think you ever move to the coast. Because there are always solutions.”
You have to get closer to the reality glaring them in the face. When there’s still water around, those probabilities seem remote and far. And as this drought deepens, people start getting concerned, because the questions start changing. They aren’t, “Can you afford to do these things?” The question becomes, “Can you afford not to do these things?” You told National Geographic in 2008 you consider the turn of the century the defining moment when the New West began, when the impact of global warming fell on us overnight. What did you mean by that?
We had come out of essentially a century that was exceedingly wet. What climate scientists now are saying is we’re not going to have that predictable wet cycle. Droughts we used to think were
— PAT MULROY
cide who gets to have children and who doesn’t? These become ridiculous questions. What’s the tipping point when we should panic? Or move to the coast?
only two, three, four, five years long could be 30 or 40 years. It’s the magnitude and the rate of change that was completely unexpected. I think we need to be very honest with ourselves that the whole basin — not just Las Vegas — is facing a much drier future. If that’s the case, what are the mosaic pieces we have to put in place now in order for 40 million people to survive in this region? There’s no one silver bullet. Is there a point where the resources we have can’t sustain the West’s growth?
This isn’t a western growth issue. It’s a global growth issue. It’s raw human numbers. So what do you do? Put a moat around Las Vegas and not let anybody cross it? Come on, let’s get real. Do we get to de-
I don’t think you ever panic. I don’t think you ever move to the coast. Because there are always solutions. What becomes an inhibitor is people’s willingness to implement the solutions. And which coast are you moving to? Southern California is going to be hit as badly as Nevada. All said, you seem optimistic we’ll manage.
Communities can work together. Look at what the basin states have been able to accomplish. Twenty years ago, those communities couldn’t have even talked to one another. From the headwaters to the gulf, there is a larger ability and vitality being generated to be able to understand what lies ahead. So am I optimistic? Absolutely.
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Christy Delcid sells candy, piñatas and other wares at Christy Candy Shop at Boulevard Mall. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)
Hispanic community, Boulevard Mall forge bond in the wake of the Great Recession BY ANA LEY STAFF WRITER
At Boulevard Mall, traditional retailers J.C. Penney Co. and Macy’s share space with less familiar tenants: a Mexican candy shop, a salsa studio and a museum dedicated to Nevada’s Hispanic community. The 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center used to be a hot spot but was pummelled by competition and the recession. For many years, the mall at Maryland Parkway and Twain Avenue was dismissed as dated and run down. But a local developer is rejuvenating Las Vegas’ “Latino mall,” capitalizing on its connections to the city’s largest minority group. Henderson developer Roland Sansone bought the mall for $54.5 million last year, a relative bargain, and is aiming to return it to its heyday with renovations, scheduled to be completed by the end of the year, and a slate of new tenants that cater to the valley’s Hispanic community. “They have really niched themselves,” said Maggie Arias-Petrel, chairwoman of the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce. “This is Las Vegas’ longest-standing mall, and to keep that piece of history and rebrand it is great.” Boulevard Mall’s tenants include Mexico Vivo Dance
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Company, MundoFox, La Taqueria, Applebee’s, Zumiez, Lids and many other retailers and restaurants. New tenants will include a movie theater, bowling alley, miniature golf course and Hispanic and Filipino supermarkets. On weekends, the mall becomes more of a community gathering place, with fashion shows, children’s Spanishlanguage magic shows, educational fairs and workshops to help people fill out government paperwork. “Ten years ago, it was basically just packed with people all the time, and we had a lot more national tenants,” General Manager Timo Kuusela said. “It made money with no effort. Today, we really have to work to meet the needs of the demographic we serve.” The $25 million overhaul falls in line with a national trend: the death and rebirth of American malls, which have been forced to adapt to shifting shopping trends and a weak economy. Many are being converted outright into, say, churches or hockey rinks. Boulevard Mall will remain a shopping mall but one that plays double duty as a community center. On a recent weekday, pop music bellowed from crackling speakers in a sparse portion of the center. Children played inside a carpet-lined jungle gym. Artist Eduardo Ramirez Marin propped a display of his watercolor paintings at Hispanic Museum of Nevada, waiting for customers to arrive. The museum moved into
Boulevard Mall in 2012 after being lured by cheap rent. “Once they open that side over there, it’s going to get busier,” Ramirez said, pointing to a hallway blocked by construction signs. “There are going to be restaurants and different things over there. It’s going to bring a lot more people to this mall.” Christy Delcid welcomes the change. The candy shop owner, a Guatemala native who started selling Mexican candy at a Las Vegas swap meet seven years ago, found a more lucrative opportunity inside the mall. Her shop’s revenue has nearly doubled at Boulevard, thanks to weekend events that lure passersby into her store. “Timo supports us, and he knows that he needs to have a good relationship with us,” Delcid said in Spanish. “I couldn’t do this at Fashion Show (mall).” Regular shopper Nayeli Susarrey, a Mexico City native who publishes a local Spanish-language magazine for Hispanic moms, said her family enjoys Boulevard’s trendy and affordable clothing stores. But the real reason they visit the mall at least once a week is to participate in its cultural events. “Las Vegas’ Hispanic community lacks awareness about Mexico’s rich culture,” Susarrey said in Spanish. “This is a good place for us to talk about that with our children and adolescents, and rescue their Hispanic roots.”
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Vanessa Winchester, left, a day activities coordinator at Opportunity Village, and Barbara Kenig, founder of E Bunny, pose with donated Easter baskets at Opportunity Village’s Billy Walters campus. E Bunny collects Easter baskets for homeless youths and needy families in the valley.
HOW TO HELP To donate or volunteer, visit facebook.com/ EBunnyLV, email Kenig@ EBunnyLV@gmail.com or call 702-4989808.
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A bright spot for struggling kids
When her son was a toddler, he asked if her nickname “Bunny” meant that she was the Easter Bunny. “I thought for a minute and said, ‘Why yes, I am!’” Kenig recalled. As Easter approaches, shelves at supermarkets and big-box In Angels in the Valley, an “With so many kids in need out there, I thought, why not go out stores brim with plastic eggs, chocolate bunnies, stuffed anioccasional series, we there and deliver some baskets?” mals and other treats. profile people who have made a difference in A neighborhood effort assembling a few baskets in her family’s They are luxuries thousands of Las Vegas children living in povthe lives of others and garage grew to an assembly line of several hundred baskets by the erty might never enjoy, if not for the efforts of one local woman. deserve to be recognized time the family relocated to Las Vegas in 1999. Here, Kenig met For the past 25 years, E Bunny, the brainchild of Barbara Kenig, for their willingness to Linda Lera-Randle El, a homeless advocate who launched Straight has partnered with nonprofit groups and volunteers to deliver free help. If you know from the Streets, who helped her connect with families living in exEaster baskets filled with chocolate eggs and school supplies to an Angel, email treme poverty. homeless youths and families in need. news@thesunday.com As word spread about the project, a generous donation of readyKenig first launched the project in Detroit with her son and huswith details. made baskets inspired Kenig to change E Bunny’s goal from collectband. It since has expanded into a communitywide effort in Las ing items for homemade baskets to soliciting pre-packaged baskets. Vegas, with help from 100 core volunteers and more than a dozen The switch allowed E Bunny to up its deliveries to the thousands. nonprofits that come together each spring to collect and distribute Today, E Bunny is a collaboration of 16 nonprofit and community organizations thousands of baskets to the valley’s most poverty-stricken communities. including Opportunity Village, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of “Spring is a time of hope and new life, regardless of your religion,” said Kenig, who Nevada, Clark County School District, Las Vegas Rescue Mission and Casa de Luz. is Jewish. “I wanted to make it a bright spot for kids who have never had the experiOne hundred core volunteers walk the streets Easter weekend to deliver baskets to ence of Easter and whose families struggle just to put food on the table and a roof the homeless. In 2013, E Bunny’s efforts earned the project the Leif Erikson Homeover their heads.” town Heroes Award. Community outreach has been part of Kenig’s life since her childhood in Detroit. As Easter approaches, Kenig said she spends six to eight hours a day packaging, Her father delivered turkeys and toys to underprivileged families during the holicoordinating and collecting baskets. She’ll take just a couple of months off after Easdays. In first grade, Kenig organized a backyard talent show to raise money for the ter before getting started on next year’s effort. cause. “It’s heartbreaking to know those numbers of homeless youth in Las Vegas exist, That ethos led her to a career as a pediatric nurse, but she left the profession to but it makes you more driven to do what you can, and it takes a life of its own,” Kenig work in media production after patient deaths became too difficult for her to bear. said. “I don’t think we’ll ever stop.” Still, she continued to think of ways to give back. BY ANDREA DOMANICK STAFF WRITER
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The body of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel is placed in a hearse outside his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., hours after he was shot June 20, 1947, by an unidentified gunman. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)
Fascination with old Vegas Mob tales endures
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otes compiled, and now imparted, from across the urban landscape we call VegasVille: ■ Frank Cullotta once said to me, “I was asked by a woman recently what it really felt like to kill someone. I told her, ‘I didn’t think about it at the time, because if I didn’t carry out the order, I might have been killed myself.’ ” Cullotta carried out the order. Twice. An admitted mob hit man and double-murderer, a member of the “Hole In The Wall Gang” and an enforcer for the “Chicago Outfit,” Cullotta worked as a bodyguard for Tony “The Ant” Spilotro during Spilotro’s reign in Las Vegas. Cullotta also was a technical adviser for the movie “Casino,” and the inspiration for the role of thug Frank Marino (no, not the star of “Divas Las Vegas”), portrayed by Frank Vincent in the film. Cullotta had a bit part as a hit man, too. Today, the 76-year-old Cullotta fends off retirement by continuing to cash in on his role as a famous mob man, most recently as it relates to “Casino.” The movie is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and Cullotta is hosting a series of “Casino”-themed tours around Las Vegas. These trips down memory lane(s) stop at locations made famous in the film (the Casino House,
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the site of the Frankie by the Beverly Hills Police “Blue” death scene and Department. the location of Bertha’s Taking part in the robbery among them). discussion will be Mob Cullotta explains the real Museum Director of Constories behind the movie tent Geoff Schumacher, scenes. Tours will be held historian/filmmaker April 22, May 13, June 10, Warren Hull, and Larry July 15, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Gragg, author of “BenjaJOHN Oct. 21 and Nov. 11. (Call min ‘Bugsy’ Siegel: The KATSILOMETES 702-677-9015 or visit Gangster, the Flamingo, frankcullottacasinotour. and the making of modern com for information.) Las Vegas.” The years have temA fact about Siegel, as pered Cullotta’s demeanor. As he said it pertains to the publication you are some time back, during a coffee confab reading now: Las Vegas Sun founder at the Peppermill, “I was a gangster, Hank Greenspun worked for Siegel as a burglar, murderer, extortionist, arsonpublicity agent during the early days of ist. I was all the things you don’t want the Flamingo. Greenspun knew enough to be. But I’m not like that no more. I’m to call Siegel “Benjamin,” as the hotel a different man now.” boss and mob overlord hated the nickname “Bugsy.” ■ More from the Mafia bin: The Mob Museum, reliably inventive and busy ■ The column’s title already is a winwith its programming, is hosting a panner. And so is its author. el discussion at 7 p.m. March 24 titled, Dubbed KGB, a new gossip col“Who Killed Bugsy Siegel?” This is the umn being launched by Politico, will latest installment in the Mob Museum’s be helmed by former Las Vegas Sun “Courtroom Conversation” series. (For woman-about-town Kate Glassman more information, see Page 40.) Bennett. The new feature launches Siegel was gunned down June 20, April 4. Bennett has been on the job for 1947, at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. three weeks. The assailant never was found, and no Longtime Sun readers will remember suspect was named in the crime. The Bennett as the former Kate Maddox, murder still is classified as an open case who wrote a regular gossip column
when the Sun was an afternoon publication. We worked together for a few years, which I always remember fondly, for such lines as, “Rodman lights up the Joint!” Kate also worked as editor of Vegas Magazine before heading back to D.C. ■ The closing of the Riviera inevitably will lead to a run on the hotel’s design effects, just as the Sahara’s door handles and light fixtures were snatched up when that hotel closed in May 2011. At the Riv, a vintage sign hanging in a storage space between the hotel’s two ballrooms, featuring the original font from the 1950s, is sure to capture interest. Also, the brass door handles with a familiar “R” shape are recognizable to anyone who has visited the hotel. But unlike the Sahara, the Riv doesn’t have so much kitschy memorabilia to leave behind. For a 60-year-old resort, it actually is relatively generic, at least inside. The great memories are depicted in photos of famous entertainers and the fantastic neon signs outside the property, facing the Strip. The Neon Boneyard would be ideal for all that neon, but the attraction has serious space concerns already. The two sides are talking about moving the signs to the Boneyard, but nothing has been decided.
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES
1 As you breathe, you inhale different allergens and irritants.
2 The ones you are sensitive to trigger antibody production.
COMBATING SEASONAL ALLERGIES
3 Antibodies bind to mast cells (protective cells), which release histamine, causing inflammation in nasal tissue and mucous membranes.
Nasal congestion
Watery eyes
Runny nose
It’s finally spring. Flowers are blooming, cool breezes are blowing, and the heat hasn’t yet reached its peak. Yep, springtime in the desert is undeniably beautiful. ¶ But for many of us who suffer from seasonal allergies, this time of year also can bring a lot of unwelcome and unpleasant symptoms. “All patients have different allergy months that trigger (symptoms), but classically, it’s the spring months — now through May,” said Dr. Terrance Kwiatkowski, MD, of Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. “In Las Vegas, I’d say that March and April tend to be the height of allergy season for many people.” ¶ Though we often associate environmental allergies with specific allergens, some people simply are sensitive to irritants in the air such as dirt, debris, dust and pollutants. “Some patients will test negative to everything during allergy testing and are just reacting to the irritants blowing around,” Kwiatkowski said.
BIGGEST IRRITANTS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA
Mulberry pollen
Juniper pollen
Olive tree pollen
Ash tree pollen
Sore throat
Coughing
Wheezing
ALLERGY SYMPTOMS “Allergy symptoms can be strange sometimes. They can feel like tickles you can’t scratch, where it’s deep in your ear but in the back of your throat,” Dr. Terrance Kwiatkowski said.
Ragweed pollen
A DRY CLIMATE EXACERBATES IRRITATION The dryness in Las Vegas also can pose a hurdle for allergy patients. “A dry climate like this can really exacerbate allergy symptoms,” Kwiatkowski said. “The natural mechanism of the nose and throat is to secrete mucus to clean out the allergens before they take hold and cause a reaction, and that whole system just works better in moist environments. Our bodies have a harder time defending against allergens in dry climates because we’re often not producing as much mucus to flush out the bad stuff.”
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Antihistamines (Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin) These inhibit the action of histamines that are released during an allergic reaction by blocking histamine receptors. They stop inflammation. Dr. Terrance Kwiatkowski recommends these as the first line of allergy treatment but warns that antihistamines can make some people very drowsy. Opt for the nonsedating brands to be safe. Steroid nasal spray (Flonase, Nasonex, Rhinocort) These act as a powerful anti-inflammatory agents, decreasing inflammation in the nasal passageways to quell symptoms. They generally are available only by prescription, although over-the-counter options are beginning to hit the market.
IF THE ABOVE OPTIONS DON’T WORK, CONSIDER... Montelukast A prescription oral pill, helps reduce inflammation and is a good complementary treatment to antihistamines. Patanase A prescription antihistamine nasal spray, localizes the antihistamine and is a good complementary treatment to steroid nasal spray. Dymista A prescription steroid and antihistamine nasal spray, works very well on its own, but many insurance companies don’t cover it. Allergy shots Some people get steroid shots to help eliminate inflammation for an extended period of time. Some people go to allergists for allergy testing, which means identifying individual allergens by pinprick testing (exposing patients to different allergens to see which ones cause a reaction), then treating them through continued low-dose exposure to trouble allergens until immunity develops. However, this does not work for everyone. “Immunotherapy is extremely effective in some people and does nothing for others,” Kwiatkowski said. “It’s not entirely understood why yet.” Kwiatkowski recommends that anyone experiencing allergies start with an over-the-counter antihistamine. If that doesn’t work, the patient should see his or her doctor to discuss prescription options.
SURGERY OPTIONS THAT COULD HELP For people who suffer from severe allergies, acute congestion, sinus infections or facial pain and pressure, chronic sinusitis may be to blame. The condition often requires surgery, but that surgery typically can be performed as a minimally-invasive outpatient procedure called balloon sinuplasty. During the procedure, a tiny balloon is guided into the sinus opening, then inflated. That dilates and unclogs the opening, allowing fluid to drain and offering the patient immediate relief. “What you’ve done is remodeled the sinus opening, and it will stay that way once you remove the balloon because the bone will heal in the position you left it,” Dr. Terrance Kwiatkowski said. The procedure, which takes 20 to 45 minutes, can be performed in a doctor’s office, without any downtime for the patient. “This procedure is game changing for patients who wake up multiple times a week with sinus headaches,” Kwiatkowski said.
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Speakers hidden behind a statue call to swallows at the mission in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. For most of its 230-year history, the mission has hosted cliff swallows that flock to the crumbling bell tower each spring to nest. In recent decades, however, what used to be swarms of swallows have dwindled. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)
For good reason, people keep coming back BY RIC ANDERSON STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
WEEKEND GETAWAY Places to explore within driving distance
One is a lovingly preserved, 239-yearold religious and cultural treasure. The other is an unpolished music venue that serves $3 longnecks and is tucked behind a tire store. For completely different reasons, the Spanish mission in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and the Coach House concert hall, 1.5 miles south of the mission, are fascinating places to explore. Each has a rich history, which also can be said about the community around them. The mission compound is the centerpiece attraction in the Orange County city of about 35,000, once home to swarms of cliff swallows that made the town famous by returning every year to nest in the mission’s stone walls. The Coach House has been booking a diverse range of acts since opening in 1980 — icons such as B.B. King and Willie Nelson, New Wave hairdo acts, niche punk groups and metal bands. At the mission, founded in 1776, visitors can take a self-guided audio tour (entry fee: $9) that offers a glimpse into life as a pastor in the 18th century and a visit to a church that remains in operation today. A highlight is the remains of the Great Stone Church, completed in 1806
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WANT TO SEE THE SWALLOWS? Cliff swallows arrive to San Juan Capistrano every March from their winter home in Argentina. Between March and October, they can be seen building nests in the mission’s eaves and other parts of the city. They start their migration back to Argentina in October. In recent years, urbanization has given the swallows more options for places to build their homes, but for the past four years, the mission has tried to lure them back by playing recorded courtship calls.
but destroyed just six years later by an earth quake that struck during Sunday Mass, killing 40 people. The Coach House is part warehouse, part restaurant and part concert hall, with the components adding up to a memorable operation. The venue features vinyl bar stools, long dining tables, attentive service and rows of publicity photos of acts that have played there — Al Stewart, 1970s singer of “Year of the Cat,” and Social Distortion, a venerable Orange County punk/ pop band that cut its teeth at the Coach House, for example. The place seats about 500 people. San Juan Capistrano’s other sites include the oldest neighborhood in California — the
Los Rios Historic District, a collection of 40 homes that date to the 1700s — and a train depot built in 1894. Among the most prominent businesses on the main drag is the Old Barn Antique Mall, which offers 10,000 square feet of items from dozens of vendors. Visiting historic communities can be an exercise in wading through kitschy souvenirs and tourist traps, but that’s not the case in San Juan Capistrano. You’re as likely to walk into a tony wine bar as you are a shop selling swallow T-shirts and mission refrigerator magnets. Even a place that plays off of the town’s history, the Swallow’s Inn bar, isn’t cutesy or cloying. It’s a honky-tonk dive with bras hanging from the ceiling. With an array of restaurants and nightspots, San Juan Capistrano offers enough to keep a visitor occupied for a getaway weekend. In addition, Doheny State Beach is in nearby Dana Point, and more beach fun can be found both up and down the coast. Just keep in mind: Booking well in advance is a good idea for those who want to stay in San Juan Capistrano proper, as hotel space is limited.
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PIZZA DOUGH INGREDIENTS (makes four 8-inch pizzas)
1 package active dry or fresh yeast
1 tsp honey
1 cup warm water
3 cups allpurpose flour
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
DIRECTIONS 1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup warm water. 2. In a mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, yeast mixture and 3/4 cup of water, and mix on low speed until the dough comes cleanly away from the sides of the bowl and clusters around the dough hook, about 5 minutes. (The pizza dough also can be made in a food processor. Dissolve the yeast as above. Combine the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse once or twice, add the remaining ingredients, and process until the dough begins to form a ball that rides around the side of the bowl on top of the blade.) 3. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand for 2 or 3 minutes. The dough should feel smooth and firm. Cover it with a clean, damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes. (When ready, the dough should stretch easily as it is lightly pulled). 4. Divide the dough into 4 balls, about 6 ounces each. Work each ball by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom of the ball. Repeat 4 or 5 times to form a smooth, firm ball. On a smooth, unfloured surface, roll the ball under the palm of your hand until the top of the dough is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let rest 15 to 20 minutes. (Balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days.) 5. To prepare each pizza, dip a ball of dough into flour, shaking off any excess, place the dough on a clean, lightly floured surface, and start to stretch the dough. Press down on the center, spreading the dough into an 8-inch circle, with its outer rim a little thicker than the inner circle.
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SMOKED SALMON PIZZA WITH CAVIAR RECIPE PROVIDED BY WOLFGANG PUCK OF SPAGO
The casual side of celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck’s fi ne-dining menu at the Forum Shops at Caesars includes a signature pizza he created on the fl y for actress Joan Collins when Puck ran out of brioche. INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
(makes four pizzas)
1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F with a pizza stone inside for 30 minutes.
16 oz smoked salmon, sliced paper-thin
1/4 cup extravirgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, 1 cup sour cream cut into julienne strips or crème fraîche
Freshly ground pepper
4 heaping tbsp domestic golden caviar
2. After the dough has been rolled or stretched into four 8-inch circles, place the pizzas on a lightly floured surface. Brush the center of each pizza with olive oil to within 1 inch of the edge and sprinkle it with some red onion. Slide the pizza onto the stone and bake 8 to 12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Pizza dough (see recipe at left)
1/4 bunch fresh dill, minced
4 heaping tsp black caviar
In addition, set aside four small sprigs for garnish.
3. Mix the dill with the sour cream or crème fraîche and the freshly ground pepper to taste. Transfer the pizzas to heated dinner plates and spread them with the sour cream mixture. 4. Divide the salmon and arrange it decoratively over the cream. 5. Place a spoonful of golden caviar in the center of each piece of pizza, then spoon a little of the black caviar into the center of the golden caviar. Cut each pizza into fourths and serve immediately.
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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?
The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.
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12 QUESTIONS ABOUT
UNLV BASKETBALL W
hen UNLV lost in the Mountain West quarterfinals and decided to not pursue further postseason play, the main question was whether coach Dave Rice would return for a fifth season. That was answered March 16 when Athletic Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy announced Rice, who received an extension last March, would remain in Las Vegas. ¶ But that wasn’t the only question surrounding the program after the Rebels’ seventh-place finish in the Mountain West Conference. As we look ahead to the 2015-16 season, here are 12 questions people are wondering about, asked by sports editor Ray Brewer and answered by UNLV beat writer Taylor Bern:
How close was Rice to losing his job?
As close as he could be. Influential boosters had been looking into gathering money for Rice’s $1.2 million buyout weeks before the end of the season, and many wanted to pull the trigger as soon as the Rebels lost to San Diego State in the Mountain West quarterfinals. However, Rice has a lot of supporters, too, and they eventually won. Why? Kunzer-Murphy had given a new contract and an extension to football coach Bobby Hauck and Rice, respectively, in each of their last offseasons, and Hauck already had been sent packing. Doing that twice within a year would look bad. There also was concern that players or committed recruits would head elsewhere.
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What does UNLV need to accomplish next season for Rice to keep his job?
Specific demands haven’t surfaced yet, but at minimum, competing for the Mountain West regular-season title and returning to the NCAA Tournament likely would be required. If at this time next year the Rebels again are in the middle of the pack and looking at the CBI as their only postseason option, it would be hard to imagine Rice getting a sixth season.
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Was former UCLA coach Ben Howland, who led the Bruins to three Final Four appearances and coached Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook, in line to become the next UNLV coach?
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His was the name that kept coming up. Another was Dayton coach Archie Miller. But Howland, who was fired in 2013 after 10 seasons at UCLA, seemed the more likely choice. There’s no doubt Howland will get a job this offseason. So if there was doubt about Rice’s coaching abilities — which there clearly was — it would have made sense to act quickly if the Rebels had wanted Howland. Instead, UNLV did the only fair thing and gave Rice at least one more season.
Where would Rice have landed had he been fired? Definitely not UNR. He likely would have been an assistant somewhere on the West Coast, maybe in the WCC, or taken a year off before jumping back into it.
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The community was divided about whether to keep Rice. Will that hurt attendance?
Probably not any more than it already has. When Kunzer-Murphy took over as AD in 2013, there were many departures from UNLV athletics, including the marketing department staff. Since then, there KUNZER-MURPHY hasn’t been the same engagement with the community. Combine that with an overall and home record that has been trending downward, and it’s no surprise you have a lot of empty seats at the Thomas & Mack Center.
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Critics say Rice can’t motivate players. Yet, when he nearly left last offseason for South Florida and this month when he was almost fired, players took to social media to show their support. What does that say about Rice?
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The players wouldn’t have come to UNLV if they weren’t comfortable with the situation, so it makes sense they wouldn’t want it to change. Rice always has had the public support of his team.
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UNLV coach Dave Rice, left, has watched his team’s win totals decline each year he has coached the Rebels — from 26 in 2011-12 to 25 in his second season, then 20 in his third and 18 this year, when the Rebels placed seventh in the Mountain West. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
What changes can we expect in his coaching style? This season, he started putting himself out on the court much more and, after much effort, picked up his first technical foul at New Mexico. Personnel will dictate this to a degree, but Rice showed more willingness to mix up defenses and mix in some full-court press, which helps keep opponents guessing and doesn’t allow them to get comfortable. More of that would be good.
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UNLV has seen several players transfer out of the program during Rice’s four years. How has that hurt the program?
You can’t knock Rice as a recruiter. Stephen Zimmerman, a 7-foot center from Bishop Gorman and a McDonald’s AllAmerican, is believed to favor UNLV. How is Rice able to attract blue-chip recruits without great results?
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It started in the Rebels’ backyard. Getting top players from Findlay Prep (Anthony Bennett, Christian Wood, Rashad Vaughn), and now possibly Bishop Gorman, helps build a foundation that’s enticing to other highly rated players. Rice also has built coaching staffs with strong recruiters — Justin Hutson, Heath Schroyer, Todd Simon and Ryan Miller. And UNLV’s facilities are among the best on the West Coast and arguably in the country.
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As of last week, 10 Rebels had transferred and three had declared with eligibility remaining in Rice’s four seasons. Many of those are understandable. The transfer that hurt most, Savon Goodman to Arizona State, was the one in which the player most forced UNLV’s hand. The biggest negative impact was junior Khem Birch going pro. He would have been a huge piece for the Rebels and instead has spent the season putting up good numbers in the NBA D-League.
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What went wrong this season? Defense, particularly in the second half, was a consistent problem, and the roster didn’t leave a lot of wriggle room. When injuries became an issue, there wasn’t much depth to lean on. Still, the Rebels were close down the stretch in nearly every game after New Year’s Eve. Poor offensive screening and defensive rebounding became highlighted in those moments.
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UNLV led 16 straight games at halftime, yet went just 8-8. What happened?
Several of the leads were close, but even the sizable ones disappeared almost instantly. That’s primarily coaching and not making necessary adjustments. Depth was a factor, but there were plenty of teams that used a short bench all season — Wyoming, for example — and were much better at closing games.
Were there any bright spots this season? The biggest positive is one of the things Rice often is criticized for: player development. Pat McCaw played multiple positions and got better at each as his role increased. Goodluck Okonoboh added offensive post moves to go with his defensive prowess. Jordan Cornish hit big shots game after game. Dwayne Morgan played the final three weeks the way many thought he would from the start of the season. Those are reasons to get excited, along with Cody Doolin almost single-handedly taking down Portland and stretches of really fun basketball in the first halves at Kansas and Colorado State.
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GAMING
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CASINO PROMOTIONS THE D AND GOLDEN GATE Downtown Hoopstown shirt giveaway Date: March 22 Information: Play table games with a buy-in of $100 or more to receive a T-shirt commemorating the NCAA Tournament.
THE D Win Derek’s Hellcat Date: Through Aug. 29 Information: Earn tickets for monthly drawings that culminate with a chance to win a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat. March Hoops viewing parties Date: March 22 Information: Watch the NCAA Tournament in the 12th-floor ballroom. General admission is free; deluxe packages also are available.
STATION CASINOS MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: For loyalty card holders age 50 and older. 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker; discounts on dining, movies and bowling; slot tournaments from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the top prize of $1,000. First entry is free with the option for four more entries by earning 50 base points for each additional entry.
8 p.m. to midnight Fridays. Drawings will be each Friday. Ten winners will be selected with a maximum prize of $3,000. Play for Prizes – Fill Your Tank Date: Through March 27 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for up to $390 in Chevron gift cards per day.
Road to the Big Dance Poker Room $100 hourly drawings Times and dates: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 22-23; 4-8 p.m. March 27-30; 3-9 p.m. April 5 Information: One poker seat will be selected randomly every hour to win $100.
PALMS $40,000 Luck o’ the Irish drawings Date: Through March 27 Time: Friday drawings at 7 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets with slot play. Earn 2x entries from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and 5x entries from
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SUNCOAST Play and Select Date: Mondays through Thursdays in March Information: Earn at least 300 base points and receive dining and free play deals.
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. Slots of Fun daily tournament Date: Through March 31 Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Loyalty card members can buy in for $25. All participants receive $25 in slot play.
Buffalo multipliers Date: Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays in March Information: Earn 15x points on select Buffalo games. Point multipliers Date: March 25 Information: Earn mystery multipliers up to 50x points. Young at Heart Date: Wednesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Earn up to 50x points, participate in cash drawings, get dining discounts and more.
ORLEANS Lucky Liquor Date: March 26 Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 300 base points and receive a bottle of liquor. Point multiplier Date: March 28 Information: Earn 15x points on penny slots.
SOUTH POINT $600,000 March Money Madness Date: March Information: Players have a chance to win a progressive bonus while playing slot machines. The bonus will hit by $25,000, and when it does, players using their loyalty cards win $25 in free play. Once the bonus is hit, it resets at $10,000.
Giveaway days Date: March 24 Information: Earn 300 base points and receive a free set of drinking glasses. Styles change weekly.
Giveaway days Date: Mondays in March Information: Earn 300 base points and receive a free kitchen gift. Blackjack tournaments Date: March 22, 28-29 Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sundays Information: $25 to enter. Top prize is at least $1,000.
GOLD COAST $72,000 Rollin’ for the Dough Date: March 22, 28-29 Time: Saturday drawing at 8:15 p.m. Information: Roll the dice Saturday for chance to win up to $3,600. Five winners at each drawing. Play kiosk game on Sundays. Point multiplier Date: March 27 Information: Earn 15x points on penny slots.
March Hoopla drawing Date: March 27 and 28 Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Earn entries through play. Fifty people will win $100.
SAM’S TOWN Young at Heart Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Earn up to 50x points, participate in cash drawings, get dining discounts and more.
STRATOSPHERE Camaro Point Challenge Date: Through July 15 Information: The top three loyalty card users who collect Camaro points will win cash. The top 50 winners will earn entry into a slot tournament.
HARD ROCK HOTEL Point multipliers Date: March 25 Information: Loyalty card members earn 20x points on reels and video reels and 7x points on video poker. 45+ Classic Rocker’s program Date: March 26 Information: Members ages 45 and older receive 15x points on reels and video reels and 7x points on video poker. Guests who earn 100 base slot
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SLS Gift giveaway Date: March 22 Information: Earn 250 slot points, 500 video poker points or make a $10 advance-deposit wager and receive a gift. Options include a deep dish pie plate, a canister set, ceramic bakeware or a stainless steel bowl set. Bonus points or mystery gift Date: March 28 Information: Invited players who have made $10 average daily theoretical wagers can win free play, bonus points or a gift. $187,500 Buckets for Bills giveaways Date: Through March 31 Time: 7 p.m. Information: Nightly drawings will be held for a chance to make a basket and win free play or cash. To participate, players must earn 25 slot or video poker points or have an average bet of $15 for one hour on a table game. Double entries can be earned Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
PLAZA Queen member slot tournament Date: March 26 Time: 4 p.m. Information: Loyalty members with “Queen” status are eligible to participate for a chance to win $250. King member slot tournament Date: March 27 Time: 4 p.m. Information: Loyalty members with “King” status are eligible to participate for chance to win $500. Ace member slot tournament Date: March 28 Time: 4 p.m. Information: Loyalty members with “Ace” status are eligible to participate for chance to win $1,000.
WILDFIRE 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.
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RAMPART CASINO 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. Point multipliers Date: Mondays in March Information: Receive 4x points on reels and 2x points on video poker. $100,000 Wheel O’ Cash Date: March 27-28 Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Each drawing night, 16 people will spin the wheel three times and add up their prizes to win up to $2,500 cash. Earn 100 points from slot play or one hour of $10 table play for one entry. Earn 10x entries Monday through Thursday.
$20,000 free slot play hot seat drawings Date: March 26 Time: 2-8 p.m. Information: Loyalty card members are eligible to win up to $200 in slot play during random drawings.
EL CORTEZ Jackpot Bonus Date: March Information: Loyalty card members who win a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a jackpot of $200 or more on a video poker 5-cent or lower denomination machine, a jackpot of $300 or more on a video poker 10-cent or higher denomination machine or a jackpot of $200 or more on live keno will receive their choice of either $10 to $1,000 in free play or a bottle of Woodbridge wine. Saturday Point Fever Date: Saturdays in March Information: Ten club members will be selected to win up to 100,000 points. Players will receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week. Wheel and Deal drawings Date: Saturdays in March Time: Noon Information: Earn entries by playing table games for a chance to win promotional chips.
MAX CASINO AT THE WESTIN Happy Hour specials Date: Daily Time: 6-8 p.m. Information: $3 craps and 25-cent roulette offered at select tables.
Mondays and Fridays. Earn 5x points on all machines on Wednesdays. Scratch and Win Date: Sundays in March Information: Earn 500 base points and receive a scratch card to win free play or points. Gift Saturday Date: March 28 Information: Earn 300 base points and receive an oven mitt or nonstick dish. Jackets for Jacks Date: March Information: Get two suited jacks playing blackjack and win a Tuscany jacket.
ARIZONA CHARLIE’S (BOULDER, DECATUR LOCATIONS) Spring Cha-Ching giveaway Date: Fridays and Saturdays through March 28 Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: For every 1,000 base points earned, guests can play a kiosk game to win free play, comps, gifts or entries into a $20,000 weekly cash drawing. Five cash winners at each drawing, with a $5,000 top prize. March Mania giveaway Date: Through April 6 Information: Place a $20 parlay or $50 straight bet on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games and receive a basketball drawstring bag.
CLUB FORTUNE Top of the Hill slot tournament Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Win cash prizes.
BINION’S $2,000 blackjack tournament Date: Fridays Time: 6-8 p.m. Information: Throughout the week, guests can qualify to play in a blackjack tournament. The top three winners receive $250, $750 and $1,000.
HOOTERS 5x points Date: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Information: Club members earn 5x points on select slot machines.
JERRY’S NUGGET WILLIAM HILL RACE & SPORTS BOOK Spring rewards Date: Through April 30 Information: Earn up to $100 cash back with every wager made on the mobile sports app.
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.
GOLDEN NUGGET $20,000 Lucky Leprechaun table games drawings Date: March 27 Time: 9 p.m. Information: One hour of $10 table play earns one entry.
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Absolut Elyx Vodka giveaway Date: March 23-25 Information: Receive a complimentary bottle of vodka for every 1,000 slot points earned or $300 of rated table predictable play.
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$100,000 Tournament of Champions slot tournament Date: March 26-28 Information: Entry fee is $799; includes a three-night stay, tournament parties and more. First place is $50,000.
RIVIERA $5,000 weekly free slot play drawings Date: March 28 Information: For every 100 points earned at slots, loyalty card members will receive an entry into a drawing to win $25 to $2,500 in free slot play. Winners will be posted outside the cashier cage about 7:30 p.m. Players must be present to win, and winners have until 11:59 p.m. on the Sunday immediately following the drawing to claim their prize.
SILVERTON Leprechaun Lights Out – Swipe & Win Date: March 26 Information: Earn 300 points and swipe your rewards card at any kiosk to win cash, slot play, dining credits and more. Play For Pasta - Earn and Win Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in March Information: Earn 250 points and receive a $10 dining credit. Earn 400 points and receive a pasta meal at Sundance Grill. $15,000 Point Challenge Date: March 22-31 Information: The top 25 slot point earners will win cash and slot play. First place wins $5,000. $1,250 Humpday Hot Seat table games drawings Date: Wednesdays in March Time: 5-10 p.m. Information: Eleven table games players will win $100 in chips. Drawings are every 30 minutes. $10,000 Reel and Win slot tournaments Date: Tuesdays in March Time: Noon-5 p.m. Information: Loyalty card members receive one free entry; earn additional entries for every 100 points earned by 4 p.m. First place wins $1,000. Senior Mondays Date: Mondays in March Information: For loyalty card members 50 and older. Enjoy dining discounts and drawings at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. for up to $1,000. One drawing entry earned for every 50 base slot, video poker and table game points.
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EDITORIAL
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Who should lead our cities? There’s a simple answer
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arly voting has begun for city council elections in Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas. Depending on their financial resources, the candidates are promoting themselves with television commercials, billboards, lawn signs and printed materials hanging on front doors and stuffed inside mailboxes. At best, we can glean some specific knowledge of them. But there is another way to decide whether to, as the cliché goes, throw the bums out or return them to another four-year term. Ask yourself: Overall, do you like where you live? Is your city headed in the right direction? Is progress being made in your city as we pull out of the Great Recession? Do you have confidence someone else could do it better? When The Sunday looks at how our cities have suffered because of the economy’s punch to the gut, how each is recovering today and how bright their futures are, we reach one conclusion: The incumbents seeking re-election
certainly are not bums. Our elected city leaders are serving us tirelessly and, with good overall decisions and smart strategies, are moving our cities forward with our best interests at heart. There are other good candidates, but we think it is best to stick with the tried and proven.
the city, her leadership framed by her reasoned voice and wealth of experience. In Ward 3, former state Sen. Bob Coffin has proven independent, savvy and a strong champion for his constituents. In Ward 5, Ricki Barlow has been a popular and effective advocate who understands how the city runs.
LAS VEGAS Mayor Carolyn Goodman is seeking a second term, and she deserves it. Councilman Stavros Anthony, the most viable of five other candidates seeking the mayorship, says Goodman should be fired for pursing a downtown soccer stadium. We disagree. Even if her efforts were not popular, that’s not sufficient reason to remove an otherwise good public servant who, on the whole, has been a strong leader. We applaud her for her unbridled passion and vision. In the ward races, each of the council members should be returned to office. In Ward 1, 12-year veteran Lois Tarkanian, a former teacher and school board member, is as devoted as any to
HENDERSON This city is widely branded as a great place to live and work, and for good reason. Even when financially pressed, it has kept its focus on quality of life and economic development. There’s every reason to re-elect the three incumbents. Gerri Schroder, who has a government affairs background, is steeped in community involvement, from promoting the arts and youth achievement to economic development and diversity. Well versed in land use and economic development, Debra March understands quality-of-life issues and the nuances of smart community planning. Sam Bateman brings experience as a planning commissioner, plus the
pointed, incisive questioning of a criminal prosecutor, which he is. All three are dedicated to Henderson’s future. NORTH LAS VEGAS The city has rebounded tremendously after years of financial miscues, and it’s important to stay the course. Incumbent Pamela Goynes-Brown, an educator, has proven her understanding and love of the city, and has earned her seat for another four years. For the other seat, retired postal carrier Richard Cherchio, who was appointed to the council for two years only to lose his first election by one vote, would serve the city well. He has remained active in civic affairs, understands what’s at stake and works well with others while remaining independent. WHY VOTE? Our three cities are on a roll. If we want to keep that momentum, it is vital that you vote. To stay home this election jeopardizes the progress these cities have made.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, MARCH 22
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Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon: Enjoy a day of family fun to benefit the Las Vegas Valley Humane Society. 9 a.m., $30, Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, lvvhumane.org/ events.php.
Ask a Certified Diabetes Educator Day: Diabetes educators from Valley Hospital will answer questions. 9-11 a.m., free, Valley Hospital, 620 Shadow Lane, 702-388-4000.
United Blood Services drive: Donors will receive a Rampart Buffet voucher and be entered for a chance to win prizes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free, Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Seek, Nourish, Ignite and “The Mikveh Monologues”: A women’s retreat followed by an evening of theater and song for men and women. $36-$55, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Three Square, 4190 N. Pecos Road. Classical music brunch: Pair brunch with live classical music. 10 a.m.-noon, free, the Crêpe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., thecrepelasvegas.com. INGREDIENTS 1 oz Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka 1 oz Jagermeister Spice Cinnamon & Vanilla Liqueur 1 oz simple syrup 1 oz lemon juice Top off with Brooklyn Lager Orange peel for garnish METHOD Combine Deep Eddy Vodka, Jagermeister Spice, simple syrup and lemon juice in a shaker and fill with ice. Cover and shake well. Pour contents into a tall glass over ice and top with Brooklyn Lager. Garnish with an orange peel.
March Madness is in full swing, which means basketball, betting and booze in spades. This drink is an update on a party staple: beer, lemonade and vodka punch. The Brooklyn Lager helps add an extra dimension of flavor, while smooth caramel malts carry you to the finish. This drink is as potent as one could hope while upholding the dignity of an adult cocktail. Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, executive director of mixology and spirits education at Southern Wine & Spirits.
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Riviera coin show: More than $50 million of rare U.S. and world coins, currency, stamps, collectibles and jewelry will be on display. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $3, Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, ckshows.com. Quilt Las Vegas: To promote, encourage and preserve the art of quilt making. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5, Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St., dqnv.org. “Venus in Fur”: An adaptation of the 1870 novel. 2 p.m., $10-$15, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu. Las Vegas Brass Band spring concert: A traditional British-style ensemble made of professional and amateur musicians from Southern Nevada. 2 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., 702-507-3459. “The Marriage of Figaro”: A performance of Mozart’s classic comic opera by the UNLV Opera Theatre. 2 p.m., $5-$25, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.
Needlework class: Learn different types of stitches. Participants provide their own supplies. 9:3011:30 a.m., free, West Flamingo Active Adult Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, 702-455-7742. Las Vegas Medical District public meeting: Give input on master plan updates and proposed enhancements. 5:30 p.m., free, Las Vegas City Hall Council Chambers, 495 S. Main St. Weeds: Why Worry?: Learn about regulations governing invasive plants and the alarming rate at which weeds are becoming resistant to the methods used to control them. 7 p.m., free, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-948-5906. “Who Killed Bugsy Siegel?”: The murder of mobster Bugsy Siegel remains one of organized crime’s most notorious assassinations. 7 p.m., $25, the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., mobmuseum.org.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Health care symposium and hiring event: Job seekers can meet health care professionals who can offer advice on a successful career. Registration required. 9 a.m., free, One-Stop Career Center, 6330 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, nvcareercenter.org. Metro Senior Safety: Learn how to keep safe at home and in the community. Registration required. 10 a.m., free, Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702. Storytime in the Square: Interactive story time featuring classic children’s tales. 11 a.m., free, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, mytownsquarelasvegas.com.
MONDAY, MARCH 23 Medicare information session: Learn about Medicare eligibility and benefits and receive assistance with claims. 3 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.
Greek Independence Day: Celebrate Greek Independence Day with refreshments, dancing, music and a ceremonial raising of the Greek flag. 11:30 a.m., free, Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., lasvegasnevada.gov.
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Munch and Mingle for Nonprofits: Meet people from the local nonprofit community. Bring lunch and information about your group. 11:45 a.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3421 Stupak movie in the park: Enjoy popcorn, a beverage and a family movie. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. 7-8:30 p.m., free, Stupak Park, 300 W. Boston Ave., 702-2292488.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Beers with Beers: Join Councilman Bob Beers for a beer and conversation about what is happening in Las Vegas. 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, Nacho Daddy, 9560 W. Sahara Ave., 702-229-2144. Monster Jam World Finals XVI: The 2015 touring season brings 12-foot, 10,000-pound trucks to Las Vegas. 6 p.m., $92-$192, Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road, monsterjam.com. Vegetarian dinner: An all-youcan-eat vegan and vegetarian buffet. 6 p.m., $8, Govinda’s Center of Vedic India, 7181 Dean Martin Drive, govindascenter.com. Cooperative Extension and Rose Society meeting: Bring roses and learn how to prepare them for a rose show April 18. 7 p.m., free, UNLV Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. “Artistic Integrity in the Age of Social Media”: A panel will discuss the impact of 21st century technologies on indie art culture. 7:30 p.m., free, Barrick Museum, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Latino Network of Southern Nevada Summit: A networking forum for Latino leaders, community members and organizations. Presentations and discussions about education, jobs, health, immigration, the arts and more. 8:30 a.m.-noon, free, East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702229-6681, latinonetworksnv.com. “A Friend, A Foe”: XPOZ, a Las Vegas-based movement, fights the tobacco industry with music. 5 p.m., $8-$10, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.
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LIFE SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Get Fit Family Fun Day: Health screenings, immunizations, healthy eating classes, sports, yoga and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Paradise Recreation Center, 4775 McLeod Drive, 702-455-7513. PurpleStride 5K Walk and Run: Help change the future for people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and double survival by 2020. 9 a.m., $25 in advance, $30 day of, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, purplestride.org/lasvegas. Free gardening workshop: A master gardener will offer tips. 9-10:30 a.m., free, Acacia Demonstration Gardens, 50 Casa del Fuego St., 702-267-4050. Ward 4 shredding party: Bring up to five boxes or bags of documents to be shredded. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd. Easter Crafts and Gifts: Browse handcrafted jewelry, soaps, wood works and more. 10 a.m., free, North Las Vegas Elks Lodge, 2939 Van Der Meer St., elks.org. Ward 3 Cesar Chavez Day celebration: Community booths, food trucks, music and entertainment. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Gary Reese Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave Road, 702-769-2978. Kids in the Kitchen: Celebrate
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National Nutrition Month with a fun day centered around healthy eating and exercise. 10 a.m., $14.50, Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, jllv.org. Yoga on the Meadow: Stretch your body and relax your spirit in the shade of the Red Rock Canyon escarpment. Bring your own mat. 11 a.m., $9 per vehicle, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada Highway 159, 702-875-4141. Eggstreme Scramble: Children ages 3-12 can participate in an egg hunt, egg decorating, face painting and more. Registration required. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road, ClarkCountyNV.gov/parksregistration. Sugar Eggs workshop: Create diorama- or panoramic-style sugar eggs for Easter. For ages 7 and up. 12:15-2:15 p.m., $26, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383. Boulder City Beerfest: Beer, food trucks and specialty vendors. 1 p.m., $30-$60, Wilbur Square Park in downtown Boulder City, bouldercitybeerfestival.com. Contra Dancing: Dance to a live acoustic band. 6:30-10 p.m., $3 for children, $10 for adults, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383, lasvegascountrydance.org.
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Amount NASA is paying Bigelow Aerospace in North Las Vegas to build an inflatable room for the International Space Station. If successful, the module will allow astronauts to remain in space longer.
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Price Goldman Sachs strategists expect the euro will drop to, compared with the U.S. dollar, by late 2017.
10.7%
Increase in gambling spending at casinos in the year ending in January, the biggest gain since 2006.
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47 48 56 Q+A WITH MARK RICCIARDI The regional managing partner at labor law firm Fisher & Phillips talks about how the Las Vegas legal community has changed, where it’s going and how his own role as a manager has evolved. THE NOTES People on the move, P46
MEET: SURGICAL DERMATOLOGY & LASER CENTER
Drs. Douglas Fife and Mac Machan have specialized training that gives them expertise in treating particularly difficult forms of skin cancer. TALKING POINTS Low cost of oil may not spark economic recovery, P49
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Largest private employers, P60
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IRS LOOKING FOR BIGGER PIECE OF THE ACTION In gamblers’ lingo, it’s a “taxable:” Any single jackpot of $1,200 or more on a slot machine immobilizes the machine so casino personnel can prepare IRS paperwork and pay you. The same rule applies to bingo. For keno, the limit is $1,500. But the IRS is proposing changing the threshold, created in 1977, to $600. The American Gaming Association is against the change, saying it would cost states millions in lost gaming revenue. That’s because machines that hit taxables can’t be played again until they are reset. A lower threshold would put the machines out of service more frequently. Players also likely won’t be thrilled to have to report smaller winnings on their tax returns. So don’t be surprised to see industry officials and customers line up in opposition. The agency is taking public comments until June 2 at tinyurl.com/m7vj9ka.
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Kayla Pederson is a loan operations manager and senior underwriter, and Kari Bach is a consumer loan underwriter for the Clark County Credit Union. Pederson manages loan operations specialists and underwrites higher-risk consumer loans. Bach assesses the risk and eligibility of loans.
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Gary Kapral is chief operating officer of House Advantage, which provides marketing for gaming companies. He was senior vice president of operations at Bally Technologies. Justine Kelleher is manager of supplier development at Gaming Laboratories International. She has been with GLI since 2012. Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt formed the Attorney General’s Advisory KELLEHER Committee for the Office of Military Legal Assistance, the nation’s first attorney general-led, public-private partnership to give military communities access to pro bono civil legal services. Cass Palmer is North Las Vegas director of neighborhood and leisure services. He will oversee recreation and event programming for all city parks, Safe Key and summer camps, and housing and neighborhood services. Alternative Trading Partners, which specializes in mergers and acquisitions, advised shareholders of online sports betting operator Pinnacle Sports on the sale of a controlling interest in the business. The ATP team was led by managing partners Thomas Brunet and Kyle Carlston. Two Southern Nevada UPS drivers were inducted into the company’s Circle of Honor for achieving 25 or more years of crash-free driving. They are Bennie Harris Jr. of Henderson and Rod Little of Las Vegas.
The Lung Center of Nevada is joining with Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada. The pulmonary division, which launches in June, comprises two nurse practitioners and five physicians: Drs. John “Jack” Collier, James Hsu, George Tu, John Wojcik and Ralph Nietrzeba. In addition to lung cancer, the lung diseases and sleep disorders treated will include asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, chronic cough, nicotine dependence, snoring, insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. Terrell Turner is communications manager at Raster, a software company. Turner worked for three years at Zappos.com in the video content department. Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Heidi Almase is an alternate judge for the Nevada Commission for Judicial Discipline, which investigates violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Antonia Genov is social media manager and Melanie Shafer is public relations supervisor at Quillin Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media. Genov worked as a community affairs specialist for San Diego’s Neighborhood House Association. Shafer joined Quillin in 2012. Jeremy Golar joined Waddell & Reed financial advisers. He previously worked in the firm’s Oregon office. Michael Patchett is a partner and certified exit planning adviser at Stewart Archibald & Barney, and accounting firm. He specializes in taxes and pension plans. Paula Pettit is senior director of marketing and communications at Three Square Food Bank. Darwin Bosen is director of operations; James Rogers Jr. is logistics manager; Tony Caufield is technology manager; Matthew Hirsch is volunteer engagement manager, and DeWayne McCoy is warehouse manager.
Most Advisor-Friendly Trust Companies for 2015. Nevada companies on the list are Dunham Trust, First Foundation Bank, Premier Trust and Provident Trust Group. Dunham Trust ranked 16th for adviser relationships, 10th for trust assets under administration and fifth for in-house experts to help advisers. First Foundation Bank ranked 23rd for adviser relationships, 21st for trust assets under administration and sixth for in-house experts to help advisers. Premier Trust ranked third for adviser relationships, 17th for trust assets under administration and sixth for in-house experts to help advisers (in a tie with First Foundation). Provident Trust Group ranked second for adviser relationships, ninth for trust assets under administration and 15th for inhouse experts to help advisers. John Mull’s Meats opened Road Kill Grill II at the Clark County Shooting Complex, 11357 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas. The Richard Harris Law Firm launched RichardHarrisLaw.com. Fitmoo Inc., a technology company that works with the fitness industry, selected Forté PR as its public relations agency of record. Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands ranked on Fortune Magazine’s 2015 World’s Most Admired Companies list in the hotel, casino and resort category. The magazine works with an auditing firm that asks executives, directors and analysts to rate companies on nine criteria, such as investment value and social responsibility. Honolulu Cookie Company opened in the Grand Bazaar Shops. It is the company’s second Las Vegas location. Cox increased the speed of two residential Internet service packages. Cox Internet Essential increased from 5 megabits per second to 15 megabits per second. Cox Internet Starter increased from 1 megabit per second to 5 megabits per second.
Pizza and Italian restaurant Pizza Rock by Tony Gemignani opened at Green Valley Ranch Resort.
Batteries Plus Bulbs opened at 1381 W. Sunset Road, Henderson.
Bridgette Wiley is director of operations for Blossom Bariatrics and Warm Springs Surgical Center. Wiley is a certified medical office administrator with 20 years of experience. She has specialized in bariatric center administration and bariatric patient care since 2006.
JuiceFarm, which sells smoothies and juices, opened at the Venetian.
Table 89 opened at 7160 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas.
Aire Serv of Las Vegas earned an Angie’s List Super Service Award for an exemplary year of service, an “A” rating and good standing with Angie’s List.
Hop Nuts Brewing opened at 1120 S. Main St., Suite 150, Las Vegas.
John Seeland is chief operating officer of Las Vegas Recovery Center. Seeland previously worked for Martin Health System in southern Florida.
The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian earned a silver award from Graphis magazine for its print advertising campaign.
Certified nurse practitioner Angelique “Jean” Cross joined HealthCare Partners Medical Group’s Burnham Springs clinic, 4275 S. Burnham Ave., Suite 255, Las Vegas. Dr. Aron Rogers joined the West Craig clinic, 3960 W. Craig Road, Suite 101, North Las Vegas. Dr. Nirav Joshi joined the Summerlin Cardiology clinic, 10105 Banburry Cross Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas.
Right Now Air, which provides residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, acquired Ingram’s Inc. and Senior Services.
The Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association and the American Hotel and Lodging Association launched the Nevada chapter of Women in Lodging. Officers are chairwoman Mary Giuliano, Vdara general manager; vice chairwoman Shannon McCallum, Aria executive director of hotel operations; and executive vice president Diane Gandy, Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association. Council members include Mary Ann Burns, Boyd Group; Lyra Hynie, Tropicana; Toni Repetti, UNLV; and Ronna Timpa, Workplace ESL. Dr. Raji Venkat, an internal medicine physician, practices at Dignity Health Medical Group’s primary care clinic at 10001 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite
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Searchlight Healthcare Clinic opened at the corner of West Street and Carey Avenue in North Las Vegas and sees patients from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. The clinic provides well health visits, pediatric services, women’s care and vocational rehabilitation. The Silverton now accepts horse race wagers. The technology comes from CG Technology. Fennemore Craig received the third-highest ranking of law firms surveyed by Altman Weil, a management consulting services firm. Sound Physicians will provide hospitalist services at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican’s Southern Nevada campuses starting in spring. Elder Accountancy opened at 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson. The Trust Advisor published its list of America’s
Dunkin’ Donuts opened at 5959 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas. NV Energy’s mPowered Home Energy Management Program was named Powergrid International’s 2015 Demand Response/Energy Efficiency Project of the Year and won the 2015 award for outstanding achievement in pricing and demand response from the Association of Energy Services Professionals. Max Luxx, a pawnshop, opened at Container Park, 707 Fremont St., Las Vegas. Foundation for Positively Kids opened a neopediatric clinic at 2480 E. Tompkins Ave., Las Vegas. The clinic provides care to medically fragile infants and premature babies born earlier than 37 weeks. Westgate Las Vegas partnered with Hotel Internet Services to install BeyondTV Wireless Streaming Players, which allow guests to view personal subscribed content such as Netflix, Pandora and Hulu on their hotel television. The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada joined the Pacific Sickle Cell Regional Collaborative, which provides a care teams, data and family services to patients with sickle cell disease, the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States.
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Q&A WITH MARK RICCIARDI
‘I can bask in the reflected glory of my people’ Mark Ricciardi, regional managing partner of Fisher & Phillips, founded the firm’s Las Vegas office and has represented hotels, casinos, financial institutions, manufacturers, government agencies and other businesses since 1987 — including a case that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. What are the advantages to having a practice in Las Vegas? There are opportunities here to work on a variety of very interesting and cutting-edge issues. The casinos operate 24/7 all year long. In the hospitality industry, the competition is fierce, with every new property trying to be the glitziest, sexiest or friendliest. To achieve those goals, employers must be very demanding when it comes to hiring, training, evaluating and disciplining employees — and the legal issues that come up are complex. Those challenges give us as attorneys the ability to be creative and help our clients achieve their goals in a way that minimizes legal disputes. Las Vegas is also the only place in the country where unions are still Attorney Mark Ricciardi is regional managing partner of Fisher & Phillips, a labor growing fast. We have to be very and employment law firm. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF) good at helping our nonunion clible. It is particularly rewarding when they sometimes bring with them the ents remain union-free. On the other we can save our nonprofit clients high hourly rates necessary to sushand, those of our clients who have from spending huge amounts on letain the firms’ compensation plans. long-time good relationships with gal disputes. Then they can use their unions need us to be able to negotiate limited funds to continue their good What has been the highlight of with and resolve grievances without work. your career? lengthy and expensive legal battles. It also is very rewarding when we Representing Caesars Palace beFinally, public-employee unions can help our local government clients fore the U.S. Supreme Court. It was have the ability to choke our local maintain positive, healthy relationan amazing experience. It was that governments. In order to help our ships with their unions — that, of much more memorable because I was government clients, we sometimes course, benefits all of us as taxpayers. representing one of my longest and need to choreograph a delicate dance most beloved clients and I had all the between management and elected ofWhat are you reading right now? resources and assistance of my firm ficials. For fiction, I’m reading “Dark Placbehind me. es” by Gillian Flynn. How has the legal community For nonfiction, it’s “The Virgin What is the most challenging changed over the years in Las Way: Everything I Know about Leadpart of your job? Vegas, and what do you predict ership” by Richard Branson. Keeping our clients abreast of the for the future? changing legal landscape. All cliAlthough I have not looked at this What do you do after work? ents look for reasonable rates, and statistically, simply having a law I think family dinners are very immost of our competitors will be in a school in Nevada must mean that portant. Afterschool activities make reasonable range. The real competithe growth in our lawyer population that a challenge, but we strive to do tion lies elsewhere: Which firm can has been accelerating. Plus, there it several nights a week. Helping our alert clients to new legal develophas been an influx of large national 8- and 13-year-old daughters with ments and proactively keep employor regional law firms setting up shop homework is a ritual that keeps my alers out of trouble. We keep clients up by merging with local attorneys and gebra skills sharp. Carving out some to date through a variety of channels firms. Consumers of legal services time for me and my wife to share sto— emailed alerts, newsletters, blogs, should benefit from these developries about our day also is important. tweets, Linked-In updates, webinars ments because law firms will have and live seminars. more depth and sophistication. You Blackberry, iPhone or Android? might also think that based on supIPhone — but the iPhone 6 has a few What has been the most rewardply and demand, hourly rates would bugs that bug me. ing part of your job? be subject to downward pressure. It feels really good when we can However, when large corporate firms Describe your management style. proactively keep clients out of troufrom the two coasts come to town,
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It has evolved over time. I once thought others in our firm were there to support me and our mission of serving clients. But over the years I have learned that I was wrong — I should be the one giving support. I’ve come to learn that my No. 1 management job is to support and mentor our attorneys and staff. It has been extremely fulfilling to see the attorneys in our office blossom into outstanding lawyers and new-business developers. It also is wonderful when I can give our staff the tools, guidance and freedom they need to be really creative and efficient. Basically, I can bask in the reflected glory of my people. Where do you see yourself and your company in 10 years? I see myself as a senior partner exclusively practicing law, having left the day-to-day management of our office to our up-and-coming partners. I will be working only as much as I want on matters I find the most interesting. At the same time, I’ll be transitioning client relationships to the other attorneys in our office. I also will be devoting more time to my family and to helping nonprofits. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? Board chairman of a multimilliondollar charitable foundation charged with deciding which worthy causes to fund around the world. Whom do you admire and why? Ronald Reagan, because he had the courage to defy organized labor and stand up to the striking air traffic controllers. What is your biggest pet peeve? I really resent it when people attack our capitalist system in tweets and Facebook posts using their convenient (and capitalist-invented) iPads and iPhones. What is something that people might not know about you? I try to eat a plant-based diet. I think that sounds less weird than saying, “I am a vegan.”
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$9 BILLION
Amount the American Gaming Association predicts will be wagered, legally or not, on March Madness, including $240 million at sports books in Nevada.
7,313
Local single-family homes for sale without offers in February, down 1 percent from January but up 16 percent from February 2014.
$7.7 MILLION
Sales price of a 15,691-square-foot penthouse, dubbed the “Crown,” at One Queensridge Place. It was the most lucrative residential real estate deal of the year in Las Vegas.
4.5 MINUTES
Time it takes to inflate the Bigelow Expandable Activities Module, developed by North Las Vegas’ Bigelow Aerospace for use on the International Space Station.
$723
Average amount spent by visitors to Las Vegas in 2014, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Tourists spent $50 billion here.
$15
Amount Nevada’s minimum wage would rise to if Senate Joint Resolution 8 passes the Legislature this year.
14,500
Number of people looking for work in Nevada in January, the highest number since 2008, according to the state Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Department.
$600
The lowered threshold the IRS proposes for reporting a single gambling win on slot machines and bingo. The current threshold is $1,200.
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Number of PDQ restaurants in the valley. The chain recently opened a location in North Las Vegas, the only PDQ west of Texas.
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Dr. Douglas Fife is part of the Southern Hills Skin Cancer tumor board, which meets monthly to discuss challenging or rare skin cancer cases and plan how best to help patients. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
Tattoo removal is just the beginning Describe your business.
Surgical Dermatology & Laser Center gives our patients more confidence to face the future. We are a dermatology practice that specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction for skin cancer, laser tattoo removal, acne scar therapy and laser resurfacing.
SURGICAL DERMATOLOGY & LASER CENTER
seek treatment anywhere else.
Address: 6460 Medical Center St., Suite 350, Las Vegas Phone: 702-255-6647 Email: dfife@surgical-dermatology.com Website: surgical-dermatology.com Hours of operation: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Owned/operated by: Dr. Douglas Fife In business since: 2009
What’s the most important part of your job?
Patient care always comes first. I want to connect with each patient, develop a treatment plan that is tailored to their needs and then execute the plan in an efficient and compassionate way.
What are the most common skin issues you see in Las Vegas?
What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
Skin cancer, most commonly basal and squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. We are a referral center for skin cancer and see patients from California, Arizona and Southern Utah, in addition to our Southern Nevada patients. Other problems we commonly see are unwanted tattoos, unsightly facial growths such as moles, warts, keratosis or cysts. We also commonly see acne scar patients who seek treatments to soften and blend their scars.
Trying to change the paradigm of how the population views the Las Vegas medical community. There are incredible physicians in Las Vegas who have trained at the very best institutions in the world. We have bright, dedicated, well-trained physicians in all specialties who work together to take care of our patients.
What makes your business unique?
What makes us most unique is our specialty training. Dr. Mac Machan and I are fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons and procedural dermatologists. This training gave us expertise in treating skin cancers that are large, recurrent, rare or located in difficult locations such as the eyelid, ear, nose or mouth. Dr. Machan and I have performed over 10,000 Mohs surgery cases. We routinely perform complicated reconstructions such as grafts of skin or cartilage and large skin flaps in order to restore the appearance of the face and hide the scars as well as possible. What is your business philosophy?
Provide a high level of care in the most compassionate way possible, so a patient would never have the desire to
How can Nevada improve its business climate?
Rules and regulations that do not add to patient safety but add a significant burden of cost and time to medical practices should be abandoned. Large medical plans that exclude specialists who are solo physicians or small-group practices from their list of providers are not in the best interest of the people of Las Vegas. What have you learned from the recession?
I have heard the stories of countless patients who have lost homes, businesses and retirement savings. But I have been impressed with the resilience of our people and the resilience of Las Vegas. I have also learned not to overextend or be focused in one area. While it is necessary for business owners and individuals to take risks, it is important to evaluate the risks wisely and have a plan for success.
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On J.D. Morris’ vegasinc.com story “Betting on simulated horse races will soon be off and (virtually) running in Nevada”: This just shows how out of touch the Gaming Commission is with horse players. Want to stimulate horse racing in Nevada? Allow me to bet on horses from home through the Internet into an advance deposit wagering account in a casino. — augenj99 From J.D. Morris’ vegasinc.com story “ ‘Beyond our control’: Businesses in the Riviera are facing an uncertain future”: The Riviera was going to have a tough time competing with new resorts planned for the area and would have had to either completely redevelop the property ... or strip the buildings to the bone and rebuild. — vespajet
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igns of economic recovery quick way to increase consumption spendGUEST COLUMN: abound in Las Vegas — rising ing and boost the economy, frequently try STEPHEN MILLER employment, tourist volume, giving one-time tax rebate checks to contaxable sales, home prices and sumers. President George W. Bush included a falling unemployment rate. Visitor such a tax rebate ($300 per person) in his spending, however, continues to lag, slowing our recovery. 2008 Economic Stimulus Act. Such rebates don’t often work, though: Empirical evidence suggests that about 80 percent is The recent dramatic decline in crude oil prices, however, saved and only 20 percent consumed. bodes well. Prices dropped from about $100 a barrel in July to a If most consumers see the income boost from lower gas low of about $44 on March 6. Lower crude prices lead to lower prices as temporary, any effect on spending will be small. gasoline prices and cheaper travel to Las Vegas by car. Spending And although consumers see this extra purchasing power less on gas also puts more money in the pockets of visitors and frequently — each time they fill up the tank — they also residents alike. Increased discretionary income could be spent know gas prices are volatile. In Las Vegas, pump prices were on food, shopping, entertainment, gaming and so on. between $3 and $4 from early 2011 to summer 2014, then fell But the net effect of falling gas prices on consumption dramatically from about $3.85 to about $2.17 in late Janudepends on a 65-year-old theory of consumer spending by ary. As of March 16, the average was $2.88 per gallon. The Milton Friedman, a 1976 Nobel Prize-winning economist. He recent increase is due largely to last month’s explosion at wrote the theory of consumption spending — the permanent an Exxon-Mobil refinery near Los Angeles, which reduced income hypothesis — that challenged Keynesian orthodoxy refinery output. This month, crude oil fell from around $50 at that time. per barrel to $44. Permanent income theory distinguishes between the efHow long do you think gas prices will stay low? Has the fects of ongoing and one-time income changes on spending. recent rise affected your answer to this question? How much Finding $100 in a jeans pocket, for example, provides a oneof the extra purchasing power will you save and consume? time increase in purchasing power. A pay raise, however, These are the fundamental questions. provides an ongoing boost. Stephen Miller is a professor of economics at Lee Business Friedman argued that consumers would save (or pay down School at UNLV and chairman of the board of directors of the debt) from temporary increases in income, and spend only Economic Club of Las Vegas. from permanent increases. Politicians, when looking for a
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I have been a customer for a couple years at the Celebrity Club. It is a true throwback to the days when getting a haircut meant so much more. — VegasIndependent On Eli Segall’s vegasinc.com story “Las Vegas trend of homes on market with no offers seen as ‘troubling’ ”: Sellers overpricing real estate is common, but as long as sales continue for serious sellers with serious buyers, there are no problems. — peterf
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UNLV president: Getting school to Tier-1 will require more fundraising
Metro, jail costs eat into county’s budget surplus
BY IAN WHITAKER
Clark County commissioners got a first look this month at next year’s projected budget, which shows signs of growth in the region’s economy and a decrease in operating expenses that will net a surplus of $54 million. But much of that excess cash is already spoken for, and trouble looms in the form of a potential change to Nevada’s pension system, which could blow a sizable hole in future budgets. Commissioners next month will approve a tentative budget, which will be finalized in May. Highlights from the report: n Revenues up, expenses down: The budget forecast predicts collections from property taxes, sales taxes, and business licenses and permits will increase next year by a combined $34 million. Coupled with $19 million in spending cuts, the county will have a surplus of $53 million. Tax collections haven’t fully recovered from the recession, though, with property tax and consolidated tax revenues still below 2007 levels. n Improvements at UMC: After adjusting to the turmoil brought on by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and going through several rounds of employee layoffs last year, the hospital is making progress under new CEO Mason VanHouweling and will cut its subsidy from the county back down to $31 million from the $61 million it had grown into. n Needs at Metro and the
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With an eye to reaching top-tier research status, UNLV will soon restart large-scale fundraising efforts. That was the gist of new President Len Jessup’s first town-hall meeting on campus recently. The address drew a hefty crowd, with most of the room’s 600 seats filled by curious faculty, students and staff. Jessup was hired as the instituUNLV president Len Jessup said tion’s 10th president late last year. He said his time at the university talks in Carson City about increasing so far had been a blur of getting up funding for a UNLV medical school have been positive. (COURTESY OF UNLV) to speed. He wasted no time getting into and might be announced this year. the nitty gritty. In light of limited He said the new plan would dovestate financial support, he said, tail with the university’s long-statUNLV would need to totally reed goal of attaining the Carnegie vamp its capital improvement plan. Foundation’s ‘Tier One’ designation The announcement is espeas a research-heavy institution. cially prescient in light of Gov. Five work groups consisting of Brian Sandoval’s reduced budgetabout 200 UNLV staff members ary commitment for the proposed are spending the spring semesUNLV medical school. Higher ed ter developing a strategy to fulfill leaders initially asked for $27 milCarnegie’s requirements to earn lion in state support for the school, the designation. but were surprised to see the govThe next step will come at the ernor earmark only $8 million. end of the semester, when officials The university is now focused on will go to the campus community convincing lawmakers to bump for help implementing that stratup that number. Jessup described egy. conversations in Carson City as Jessup said he’s run into miscon“positive.” ceptions on campus about the iniUNLV finished its last fundraistiative. Some students and faculty ing effort five years ago at a final seem to think Tier One status only figure of around $540 million, said applies to the physical sciences, finance director Gerry Bomotti. he said, though it applies to all reThe new plan is still in the developsearch. ment phase, according to Jessup,
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jail: More than half of the county’s surplus next year will go to supplementing the budgets at Metro Police and the Clark County Detention Center. Metro is seeking an $18 million increase in its budget to $538 million. About $10 million of that increase would come from the county. The money would be used to hire 30 new police officers, fill 41 new civilian positions and fund a down payment on a new helicopter for search-and-rescue operations. At the jail, overcrowding is leading to a spike in overtime and other costs that have put the operation at a $22 million deficit. To cover that, the county will have to increase its funding by $20 million next year. n Trouble ahead: A 20-yearold property tax levy for the fire service district is set to sunset in June 2016. The tax generated about $14.5 million for the county’s fire department this year and has helped fund the construction, operation and maintenance of four new fire stations. If the commission doesn’t take action and the tax expires, it could lead to annual deficits at the fire department of $17 million starting in 2017. Proposed changes to the state’s pension system being debated at the Legislature could convert Nevada’s system to a hybrid model with elements from traditional public pensions and private-sector retirement accounts. But the switch would come with increased personnel costs costing the county $250 million over eight years.
Las Vegas trend of homes on market with no offers seen as ‘troubling’ BY ELI SEGALL STAFF WRITER
Las Vegas used-home prices rose in February, but industry pros are worried by the continued, “troubling” rise in ignored, overpriced listings. The median sales price of singlefamily homes last month in Southern Nevada was $205,000, up 2.5 percent from January and 8 percent from a year ago, according to a report from
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the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors. A total of 1,965 single-family homes sold last month, up 9.5 percent from January but down 2 percent yearover-year. Meanwhile, the number of untouched listings is up from a year ago, with 7,313 single-family homes for sale without offers, down 1 percent from January but up 16 percent from
February 2014. The findings are based on data from the GLVAR’s listing service, which largely comprises previously owned homes. Price-growth has slowed considerably from the past few years as investors pull back from Las Vegas, and GLVAR President Keith Lynam said the valley has “a stable housing market, which is a good thing.”
But sellers, emboldened by the runup in values since the market hit bottom, are asking too much for their homes. Real estate agents want them to “realistically” set prices at fair market value, Lynam said in the report. “Certainly some of the blame should be squarely placed on our members, but the trend of homes on the market with no offers is rising, and that is troubling,” he said.
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John Sullivan made a name for himself as medical marijuana investors’ go-to banker in Las Vegas, taking dozens of clients while others refused to jump in. Now, Sullivan has left his job and apparently joined the nascent industry. Sullivan, who helped turn around First Security Bank of Nevada, a small lender that neared collapse during the recession, has resigned as president and CEO, board chairman Jason Awad said. Awad, First Security’s majority owner, has taken the CEO’s spot, and chief credit officer Nancy DeCou has added the president’s title. Awad said he didn’t know what Sullivan was doing now but believed he was working for a marijuana-related business. According to a recent report from Marijuana Business Daily, Sullivan joined Integrated Compliance Solutions, a marijuana-focused financial services startup in Las Vegas. He is the president and CEO, according to the news site, which quoted Sullivan as saying he’s excited to see an industry created. “It’s sort of brand new,” he said. “It’s like the dot-com explosion 20 years ago.” Under Sullivan, First Security went from a young bank on the verge of failure to one with new investors and growing profits. Founded in early 2007, First Security focused heavily on financing the booming real estate industry. But after the economy collapsed, banks across the country were shut down in waves, and First Security was drowning in red ink. It lost $3 million in 2009 and $8.4 million in 2010. By spring 2011, it had about $16 million in delinquent loans and faced a strong possibility of getting shut down by regulators, Sullivan has said. Sullivan was hired in spring 2011. After initial fundraising efforts failed, he recruited Awad, a Las Vegas attorney and entrepreneur, to inject sorely needed capital. Awad led a group that invested $14 million that year. Since then, First Security has been consistently profitable, with $167,000 in net income in 2011, $420,000 in 2012, $1.5 million in 2013 and almost $2.8 million last year, federal records show. Marijuana is legal for medical purposes in Nevada and other states but banned under federal law. Under President Barack Obama, federal prosecutors show no interest in overriding states to shut down pot companies and potentially arrest their operators, but even supporters say the feds could reverse course.
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As a result, most banks won’t lend to marijuana companies or accept their deposits. “Our policy of not banking marijuanarelated businesses is based on applicable federal laws,” Tony Timmons, a Wells Fargo Bank spokesman in Las Vegas, said last fall. Meanwhile, not all credit-card compa-
nies will process marijuana purchases, leaving dispensaries and other pot businesses with stacks of cash and few places to safely deposit them. Stories abound of dispensary owners keeping duffel bags filled with cash in their basement or in their store. Last fall, Sullivan said First Security had taken more than 50 clients who were
looking to open medical marijuana companies. Asked if First Security would continue banking the industry or back out, Awad, the new CEO, said the lender would keep serving small businesses, including medical marijuana companies. “We believe it’s a legitimate business,” he said.
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Businesses in the Riviera face an uncertain future BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER
After four decades working as a barber in the Riviera, Neil Scartozzi first found out that the historic resort might soon close when one of his clients heard about it on the radio. Scartozzi didn’t believe it when the client told him. Reality began to sink in the next day, though, when he saw the sale mentioned on television while at work in his Celebrity Club barber shop. He thought it might not pan out, that perhaps the sale would fall through. But as more time passed, the truth became undeniable: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority was buying the 60-year old Riviera for $182.5 million, with plans to demolish Neil Scartozzi’s Celebrity Club barbershop, along with other businesses, will be it in order to make room for more conforced to vacate the Riviera when the resort closes in May. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF) vention space. The hotel closes May 4. “We tried to stick it out to get back from a client, and it wasn’t confirmed Scartozzi said management could to the good times,” Greg Welch said. for them until they saw news reports. have treated him — and others who “Now it’s starting to get better, and “Even though we’ve been here a own businesses inside the Riviera — now they’re going to close. It’s just short time of nine years, we’ve heard better during the sale process. forces that are beyond our control.” many rumors that the place was sold, “Not a single executive came down and it never happened,” Greg Welch here, shook my hand (and) said, nnn said. “But now, this time, it has.” ‘Thank you for your 40 years.’ NothThe Riviera, in Scartozzi’s view, Still, they had only good things to ing. They pulled the rug out from unhas declined over the years, fueling say about hotel management, whom derneath all of us within a two-week his dissatisfaction. Marina Welch described as “beautiperiod,” Scartozzi said. “They should As the decades progressed, the ful people.” She said working at the have said something and prepared us. hotel began to focus too much on Riviera has felt like being part of a At least tell us that negotiations were conventions, he said, and started atfamily. taking place, and at least that there tracting a different kind clientele. The Welches have had to refund a might be a sale — at least give us some Scartozzi described the newer Rivlot of money to couples who had reskind of a warning.” iera patrons as the type of crowd ervations for after the hotel’s closing Eventually, he received a letter inthat “brings their own coolers up the date. But they’ve had good business forming him of the sale and the hostairway like they’re going to a park from couples who want to get booked tel’s closing date. While Scartozzi is to have a picnic.” before then; those people want to be disheartened that his 40 years of serHe called that “baloney.” It’s a far a part of history before the Riviera is vice are apparently “not even worth cry from the old days. gone, Greg Welch said. a cup of coffee,” he’s eager to put the “The guys who used to come in The chapel owners are even usRiviera behind him. here wouldn’t even go to the swiming the closure as an opportunity: “I’d leave tomorrow if I could,” he ming pool until they got a manicure They’re taking bids for the hotel’s last said. “I don’t like it here anymore.” or a pedicure, ’cause if they met a girl, wedding. The winners will get marnnn they wanted to have clean hands and ried at 11 a.m. May 4, one hour before feet,” he said. “Guys that would come the Riviera shuts its doors for good. Just steps away from the barber here with new sport coats and suits Then, the Welches will bid farewell shop, Greg and Marina Welch run the that they couldn’t wait to wear that to a chapel they’ve worked hard to Riviera Royale Wedding Chapel. Like night to go out. Those were the glitz keep afloat, despite intense economic Scartozzi, the first time they heard and glamour years.” turbulence in recent years. about a possible sale of the hotel was
Scartozzi said he never left the hotel because he was established there, and he was loyal to his regular clients. Plus, he does have fond memories of the Riviera. He’s been a barber for many celebrities, including Dean Martin, Liberace and MC Hammer. Scartozzi loved what the Riviera used to be. Scartozzi’s appearance harkens back to an older Las Vegas. His style is Wayne Newton-esque, and he says he wears a suit or sport coat to work every day. He feels out of place and unsupported at the Riviera now. The times have changed, and he wants to move on. “This wouldn’t happen to me at Caesars Palace, or the Wynn or Bellagio. I’d fit right in,” Scartozzi said. “But at the Riviera, I’m a clown show.” nnn While Scartozzi and the Welches have different perspectives on their time at the Riviera, they’re equally optimistic about their future prospects. The Welches are exploring their options, trying to determine whether they’ll end up at another hotel or open a free-standing chapel. Greg Welch said they had “lots of leads.” Or they could fall back on their music skills. Before owning the chapel, they were both musicians — he plays guitar, she’s a drummer. “If we can’t find another place to go, we might end up going back to playing music, which we love,” Greg Welch said. “It’s what brought us together.” Scartozzi is looking into becoming a barber at another hotel; he says he’s had “a few offers.” That will take some getting used to, since it likely will mean working as an employee for someone else, whereas now he reports to no one. “It’s just going to be different, when you work by yourself for 40 years, to play by other people’s rules,” he said. “But I’ll adapt. I’ll adjust.”
Nevada unemployment climbs as more seek jobs, officials say BY CY RYAN STAFF WRITER
CARSON CITY — Nevada’s unemployment rate rose to 7.1 percent in January from the previous month, but the increase is indicative of more people
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attempting to re-enter the workforce, state officials said. The seasonally adjusted rate was 6.8 percent in December, according to the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. January’s
rate was down from 8.5 percent in the same month last year. Employers are “regaining confidence and are steadily adding jobs to the economy,” Gov. Brian Sandoval said. In Clark County, the jobless rate was
7.5 percent. The highest unemployment rates were 11.8 percent in Mineral County and 10.4 percent in Lyon County. The national rate was 5.7 percent for the month.
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DIGITAL APPS, FROM PAGE 43
From having meetings to scanning documents and storing business cards, apps have answers Statistics suggest the trend has nowhere to go but up: About 57 percent of the United States’ 320 million people are expected to use smartphones this year. With hundreds of business-friendly apps available, and more being introduced all the time, it can be daunting to determine which actually prevent headaches — and which can create them. Here are a few apps of note:
MIGHTYMEETING Basic service is free MightyMeeting made a splash when it debuted in 2010, and it remains on top business app lists from CNN and Business News Daily. The app allows users to share presentations with people via the Web, Android and iOS devices anywhere there’s a connection or signal, meaning presentations can be given to multiple remote viewers simultaneously. In addition, participants can present images of their own, and the group can use an interactive whiteboard to share notes, sketches and so forth. Thousands of companies, schools and research organizations use it.
GENIUS SCAN Basic service is free or SCANNER PRO $2.99 There are a number of apps that turn smartphones and tablets into document scanners, but these two have scored well with ITWorld and Macworld for image quality and usability features. A good scanner app allows users to save scanned documents in color, grayscale or black and white, then share it or place it in a storage cloud. The ability to use keywords or tag documents is a plus.
SHOWPAD Base service $25 per user A winner in the international Tabby Awards app contest, Showpad allows managers to equip sales staff with up-todate price lists, marketing and promotional handouts, product sheets and presentations to help them prepare for sales meetings and use their smartphones and tablets to close deals. The app also is designed to increase efficiency by reducing time sales staffers spend looking for materials. Another helpful function: Showpad can be used to generate analytics reports to gauge the effectiveness of sales materials.
EVERNOTE Basic service is free With Evernote, users can save and organize notes, memos, images and more, and find them easily thanks to an effective search function. Evernote gets good reviews because of its flexibility, which allows users to adapt it to a huge array of tasks. In addition to its Web app, it’s offered for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Phone.
DROPBOX Basic service is free The go-to solution for syncing files across multiple devices since its release in 2008, Dropbox is a cloud-based backup service that allows users to store, share, download and access large files no matter what computer or device they have on hand. With basic 2GB service still free and the ability to scale up, this app is perfect for smallbusiness owners with designs on growing.
CAMCARD Varies Say goodbye to bulky business cards and permanently retire your Rolodex with CamCard’s business-card reader. It’s a significant time-saver, as its 100 million users can attest. Scan, manage and exchange business cards using a smartphone or tablet, then sync contacts through all of your devices.
NUTCACHE Free Aimed at small-business owners and freelancers, Nutcache makes it easier for managers and self-employed operators to bill clients, manage expenses and keep track of hours spent on projects. The app even lets you create and customize professional invoices and estimates with your company’s logo.
XPENSETRACKER $4.99 Designed as an all-inclusive tool to document, store and report expenses, XpenseTracker can be used to record and store receipts, keep track of mileage using your phone’s built-in GPS, and generate reports in PDF or CSV formats.
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Calendar of events TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Building Owners and Managers Association monthly breakfast meeting Time: 7 a.m. Cost: $35 for members with RSVP, $40 for nonmembers with RSVP, $45 at the door Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit bomanevada.org Christopher Hoye, the U.S. marshal for Nevada, will present “Commercial Property Awareness: Are You Prepared?”
Lean manufacturing workshop Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $299 (includes training materials, continental breakfast and lunch) Location: Desert Research Institute, 755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Email Mary Arbutina at marbutina@nvie.nevada.edu Learn how to eliminate waste in operations and increase productivity.
Vegas Inventors: Product Developers Group meeting Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: The InNEVation Center, 6795 Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Visit meetup.com/VegasInventors Patent attorney Jason Webb will be a guest speaker.
Network After Work Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door with RSVP, $20 at the door with no RSVP Location: Deuce Lounge, Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit networkafterwork.com/events Attendees can network with business professionals from different industries and career levels.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Southern Nevada CCIM chapter meeting Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free for chapter sponsors, $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers Location: Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit snccim.org Panelists will discuss the future of Las Vegas gaming and tourism.
“Downtown Summerlin: A Turnaround Case Study” Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $35 for members of the Turnaround Management Association with RSVP, $45 for nonmembers with RSVP, additional $5 at the door Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 S. Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit turnaround.org Tom Warden, senior vice president of community and government relations for Summerlin and the Howard Hughes Corporation, will discuss how the Great Recession stalled development in the Las Vegas Valley.
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Former Rep. Shelley Berkley is among the honorees at this month’s Women’s Hall of Fame luncheon. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF FILE)
THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Asian Chamber of Commerce meeting Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers Location: Salon E, Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Email info@lvacc.org or call 702737-4300 Richard Lee of Ticor Title of Nevada will discuss the Las Vegas real estate market.
Las Vegas Hospitality Association educational luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $45 for members with RSVP, $60 for nonmembers Location: Carmine’s Las Vegas, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit mylvha.org Chris Meyer of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority will discuss the agency’s plans for a $2.3 billion Las Vegas Global Business District on the site of the recently acquired Riviera.
Henderson Chamber of Commerce mixer Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $10 for members with RSVP, $20 for nonmembers with RSVP, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Toll Brothers at Inspirada — Bellante model, 3178 Porto Vittoria Ave., Henderson Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com Tour the Bellante model home while networking with other business professionals.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 10th annual Women’s Hall of Fame and 8th annual Pioneer Award luncheon Time: 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $45 for members of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, $55
general seating Location: Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit womenschamberofnevada.org Honorees will include 2015 Pioneer Award recipient Shelley Berkley.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28 “Success with Social Media — Fabulous Facebook & Leveraging LinkedIn” Time: 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: $30 for one person, $45 for two people Location: Urban Chamber of Commerce Business Development Center, 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite 30, Las Vegas Information: Visit scorelv.org Learn how to create an online presence for your business with technology and social media.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31 Business Power Luncheon featuring UNLV President Len Jessup Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $50 for members of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, $65 for nonmembers, $65 at the door Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvchamber.com Jessup will discuss his vision for the school, including the development of a UNLV School of Medicine.
2015 Jump Start Time: 2-4:30 p.m. Cost: Free; registration required Location: Humana Guidance Center, 8975 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com Panelists will discuss how businesses and nonprofits can benefit from Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 7 Brown Box Computer Solutions Inc. 910 Calico Hills Court Las Vegas, NV 89128 Attorney: Jeffrey A. Cogan at jeffrey@jeffreycogan.com
BID OPPORTUNITIES THURSDAY, MARCH 26 2:15 p.m. Bus turnout Las Vegas Boulevard at Four Seasons and pedestrian crossing Eastern and Maule Clark County, 603501 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
FRIDAY, MARCH 27 3 p.m. Current production model 2,000 gallon water truck Clark County, 603633 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Current production model 5-yard dump truck Clark County, 603636 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Computer systems maintenance systems Clark County, RFP 603605 Jim Haining at jhaining@clarkcountynv.gov
BROKERED TRANSACTIONS SALES $1,700,000 for 28 units, multifamily housing 1901 E. Haren Ave., Henderson 89011 Seller: 1901 Haren LLC Seller agent: Robin Willett of NAI Vegas’ Sauter Multifamily Group Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $700,000 for 8,078 square feet, office 3600 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas 89130 Seller: Barrister Global Services Network Seller agent: Wil Chaffee and Paul Chaffee of NAI Vegas Buyer: Project 150 501C3 Buyer agent: Did not disclose
LEASES $1,792,417 for 8,195 square feet, office for 91 months 3755 Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas 89135
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Landlord: Dig Bt Way LLC Landlord agent: Jayne Cayton and Matt Kreft of Voit Real Estate Services Tenant: Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation Tenant agent: Joe Andersen of Fortis Commercial $280,940 for 2,554 square feet, retail for 66 months 15 Via Bel Canto, Suite 100, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Signal Butte Investors LLC Landlord agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Chanthy Walsh of Essence & Herbs Tenant agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial $123,700 for 3,570 square feet, industrial for 36 months 4545 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 111, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Mountain Point LLC c/o Virtus Commercial Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Jessica Saldana of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Transition Services Inc. Tenant agent: N/A $86,400 for 1,200 square feet, retail for 36 months 1780 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 109, Las Vegas 89128 Landlord: New Deal-Seabreeze LLC Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Katherine A. Huit dba Beach Pizza Tenant agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial $64,000 for 2,654 square feet, industrial for 36 months 1111 Mary Crest, Suite P, Henderson 89074 Landlord: Mary Crest LLC Landlord agent: Joe Leavitt and Chris Lexis of Avison Young Tenant: Our Little World Treatment Center Tenant agent: Julie Anderson of First Real Estate Companies
BUSINESS LICENSES G.V.D. Mobile Car Wash Business type: Mobile auto detailing Address: 3100 Thomas Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: David Lazaro Get a Grip of Southern Nevada LLC Business type: Contractor Address: 5236 Ferrell Mountain Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Get a Grip of Southern Nevada LLC
Gold Spike Hotel Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Owner: LFDTP LLC Great Clips Business type: Cosmetology retail sales Address: 2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite H, Henderson Owner: Xl Inc. Gregory A. Sims Business type: Real estate sales Address: 8400 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Gregory A. Sims Griffin Entertainment LLC Business type: Rental and leasing Address: 32 W. Imperial Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Elliot Szabo Hacienda Gardens Catering Inc. Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 4250 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 10, Las Vegas Owner: Alicia Janette Perez Hash Tag LV Business type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite E48A, Las Vegas Owner: Jomario Holbert Heisenberg Mobile Wash Business type: Automobile detailing Address: 1340 Spague St., Las Vegas Owner: Grand Gardenia LLC Husband 4 Hire Handyman Services Business type: Property maintenance Address: 389 Jann Drive, Henderson Owner: Curtis Manion Jamba Juice Business type: Juice bar Address: 10251 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 120, Henderson Owner: FC Juice Partners LLC
Re Jimmy John’s Business type: Restaurant Address: 10870 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Two Fast LLC JIT Smoke Shop Business type: Tobacco sales/ lounge Address: 4250 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 19, Las Vegas Owner: Nafees Puff & Gifts LLC JMA Architects Inc. Business type: Professional services Address: 1160 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: Sylvia Kim John’s Mobile Repair Business type: Automotive parts/ service Address: 5918 Hilmont St., North Las Vegas Owner: John Iarrobino Jr. Josue’s Car Wash Business type: Mobile auto detailing Address: 805 Stanley Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Edgar Castillo Journey of Light Counseling Business type: Professional services Address: 7371 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Journey of Light Counseling LLC Kai Murphy LLC Business type: Audio/visual/writing services Address: 10 Rue De Parc, Henderson Owner: Kai Murphy LLC Kid to Kid Business type: General retail sales Address: 9326 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 2, Las Vegas Owner: Home Planet Inc. Latino Store Business type: Convenience store Address: 3955 E. Owens Ave., Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: Oscar Mejia
JC on the Job LLC Business type: Painting and drywall Address: 2339 Bildad Drive, Henderson Owner: JC on the Job LLC
LDL Publications LLC Business type: General retail sales Address: 7500 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 9, Las Vegas Owner: Anett Liddell
Jean Mills Business type: Personal trainer Address: 2610 Giant Redwood Ave., Henderson Owner: Jean Mills
Lewis T. Kulik DDS Business type: Dental office Address: 2780 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 20, Henderson Owner: Lewis T. Kulik DDS
Jeffrey Alan Davenport Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Jeffrey Alan Davenport LLC
Lian Redfield Business type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Lian Redfield LLC
Liquid Courage Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 300 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jobo Enterprises Live Escape Adventure of Las Vegas LLC Business type: Amusement park Address: 6376 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Bret Hilby LJ Microwave Components Business type: Import/sell microwave components Address: 10120 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Lijen LLC Lowrys Catering Inc. Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Robert W. Lowry Macrogame LLC Business type: Business consulting Address: 281 Windsong Echo Drive, Henderson Owner: Macrogame LLC Mainline Plumbing & Maintenance LLC Business type: Contractor Address: 904 San Eduardo Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Marquez & Hijos LLC Business type: Automotive garage/service station (minor) Address: 3405 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Juan Marquez Massage Well Business type: Professional services Address: 5300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 203, Las Vegas Owner: Massage Well LLC Master Tailor Boutique Business type: General retail sales Address: 1215 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Master Tailor Boutique Stefanovic LLC Mattress Firm 54036 Business type: General retail sales Address: 80 S. Martin L. King Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Mattress Firm Inc. McGladrey Wealth Management LLC Business type: Management or consulting service Address: 300 S. 4th St., Suite 1200, Las Vegas Owner: McGladrey LLP Miley Lock & Key Service Business type: Locksmith and safe
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Mr. D’s S Business caterer Address Las Veg Owner: H
Naked P Business sales Address North La Owner: A
Naked R Business cafe Address Vegas Owner: J
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Records and Transactions mechanic Address: 6622 Chapel Bells Court, Las Vegas Owner: Kirk A. Miley Miralda’s Mobile Carwash Business type: Mobile auto detailing Address: 4701 Lawrence St., North Las Vegas Owner: Daisy E. Lario and Ulises G. Miralda Modern Image Hair Designs Business type: General retail sales Address: 10300 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 17, Las Vegas Owner: Julie Dicillo Modern Medical & Wellness Business type: Food specialty store Address: 911 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 113, Las Vegas Owner: Angela L. Lorenzo PA C Ltd. Mountain States Networking Business type: General retail sales Address: 723 S. 3rd St., Las Vegas Owner: MSN Communications Inc. Mr. Bill’s Pipe & Tobacco Co. Business type: Tobacco sales/ lounge Address: 8450 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 113, Las Vegas Owner: JTR Inc. Mr. D’s Sportsbar & Grill Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 2260 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Haecke LLC Naked Panda Designs Business type: Mail order/Internet sales Address: 4313 San Gabriel Hill Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Amanda G. Macatol Naked Relish LLC Business type: Food services or cafe Address: 4608 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Owner: Jolene Mannina Naturally Plus USA Inc. Business type: General retail sales Address: 1140 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Jonathan S. Dalton Nevada ATM Services Business type: General services (counter/office) Address: 4150 Arctic Spring Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Nevada ATM Services LLC Nevada Express Business type: General services (counter/office) Address: 4550 E. Bonanza Road, Suite F, Las Vegas
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Owner: Dalia I. Merino Nevada Health Co-Op Business type: Nonprofit community services Address: 3900 Meadows Lane, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Jeff Ellis New Dawn Plumbing Inc. Business type: Plumbing Address: 4221 Donato Circle, North Las Vegas Owner: New Dawn Plumbing Inc. New Foundation LLC Business type: Drugless practitioner Address: 3925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: New Foundation LLC Nuvisions Hair Salon Business type: Cosmetological establishment Address: 2027 Revere St., Suite C, Las Vegas Owner: Lisa Moxley Office Pride Las Vegas Business type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3651 Lindell Road, Las Vegas Owner: Lyons Services LLC OfficeMax 1105 Business type: General retail sales Address: 8720 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: OfficeMax Inc. Oldenburg Tools Business type: General retail sales Address: 5310 Procyon St., Las Vegas Owner: Aaron Oldenburg Osnat’s Kitchen Business type: Restaurant Address: 4604 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 6, Las Vegas Owner: Osnat LLC Park Avenue Maintenance Business type: Property maintenance Address: 9640 Toy Soldier St., Las Vegas Owner: Michael D. Park Parti Pak Productions Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 2D, Las Vegas Owner: Parti Pak Productions Inc. Paternoster Law Group LLC Business type: Professional services Address: 400 S. 4th St., Suite 300, Las Vegas Owner: Glenn A. Paternoster Payless Tire Shop Business type: Automotive garage/service station (minor)
Address: 530 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Owner: Auto Mall Inc. Pin Up & Go Salon Business type: Cosmetology establishment Address: 1620 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite H, Las Vegas Owner: Raphael E. Hancock Pizza Rock Business type: Restaurant/food service Address: 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson Owner: Pizza Rock II LV LLC Precision Solar Screens & Doors LLC Business type: Miscellaneous sales/service Address: 4560 Donovan Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Precision Solar Screens & Doors LLC Proline Architectural Millwork LLC Business type: Contractor Address: 643 Avenue C, Boulder City Owner: Darrel Davidson Purely Living Health Studio Business type: Iridologist Address: 1109 Via Appianna, Henderson Owner: Teresa Brandise Quest Diagnostics Inc. Business type: Health care services Address: 6945 Aliante Parkway, Suite 104, North Las Vegas Owner: Quest Diagnostics Inc. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Business type: Restaurant/food court-service Address: 1950 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Owner: MRG-RC8 LLC Reyna Lawn Maintenance Business type: Property maintenance Address: 2604 Magnet St., North Las Vegas Owner: Carolynn Elizabeth Reyna Robert Fleming Business type: Real estate sales Address: 8010 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Fleming Robert Sean Hughes Business type: Independent massage therapist Address: 19 E. Agate Ave., Suite 405, Las Vegas Owner: Robert S. Hughes Rock Security LLC Business type: Detective/security agency Address: 3375 Aldebaran Ave., Suite C, Las Vegas Owner: Rock Security LLC
Rose & Bee Photography Business type: Temporary merchant Address: 1700 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Deborah Whitt Rubicon Coatings USA Business type: Trucking Address: 2441 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 124, Henderson Owner: Rubicon Coatings USA LLC Ruby’s Cleaning LLC Business type: Trucking Address: 251-B Misty Isle Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Ruby’s Cleaning LLC Sabrina Jean Mcculley Business type: Psychic arts Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 130, Henderson Owner: Sabrina Jean Mcculley Sara Longhurst Business type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Sara Longhurst Screens of Mass Construction Business type: Manufacturing Address: 4415 Mcguire St., North Las Vegas Owner: Screens of Mass Construction Silver State Processes LLC Business type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3425 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Walter J. Kish Sin City Home Inspections Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9769 Northern Dancer Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Jabi Holdings LLC Siyo Hair Studio LLC Business type: Cosmetology establishment Address: 3801 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Tesha Rankin Sleek Floors Business type: Property maintenance Address: 217 Winterport St., Henderson Owner: Sleek Floors Inc. Smith Center for the Performing Arts Business type: Wedding chapel Address: 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Sneak Peeks in Las Vegas LLC Business type: General services (counter/office) Address: 216 S. 7th St., Suite 5, Las Vegas
Owner: Michael Davis Sol y Luna Beauty Studio Business type: General retail sales Address: 901 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 6, Las Vegas Owner: Maria Cibrian Soluna Family Medicine Business type: Professional services - medical Address: 2701 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 230, Las Vegas Owner: Edward S. Victoria PLLC Stephanie Hutchison Business type: Hair products Address: 2986 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Stephanie Hutchison Sung Seth Kim Business type: Real estate sales Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Sung S. Kim Supersubnet Technology Solutions Business type: Technology consultant and service Address: 270 Daisy Gold Court, Henderson Owner: Steven E. and Melissa S. Bonilla Supreme Carpet Cleaning Business type: Multi-jurisdiction contractor Address: 3355 Clayton St., Suite 12, North Las Vegas Owner: Supreme Carpet Cleaning LLC Supreme Legends USA Business type: Motorcycle aftermarket accessories Address: 1010 N. Stephanie St., Suite C3, Henderson Owner: SLUSA1 LLC Tania Farella Business type: Real estate sales Address: 8010 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Tania Farella Tapas by Alex Stratta Business type: Restaurant with alcohol Address: 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Alex Stratta LLC The American Bottling Co. Business type: Food specialty store Address: 4610 Donovan Way, Suite C, Las Vegas Owner: Marty Ellen The Coombs Law Firm Business type: Professional services Address: 330 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: The Coombs Law Firm LLC
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Records and Transactions The Juice Bar at LVAC Business type: Restaurant/food court-service Address: 6050 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: The Juice Bar at LVAC The Right Way Handyman Business type: Property maintenance Address: 1501 Mustang Drive, Henderson Owner: Charles Ferguson The Touring Shoppe Business type: Automotive garage (major) Address: 3050 Sirius Ave., Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: Wayne Andre McMiniment Thompson Farm Business type: Cultivation Address: 2435 Losee Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Thompson Farm One LLC Trans Logistics LLC Business type: Truck dispatching Address: 210 Quest Park St., Suite 918, Henderson Owner: Trans Logistics LLC Tri State Research Business type: Miscellaneous sales/service Address: 3217 Bublin Bay Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Chad Bouchard True Family Therapy LLC Business type: Professional services Address: 3216 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: Annemarie Roberts Two Men and a Truck Business type: Transfer and storage company Address: 3255 Pepper Lane, Suite 108, Las Vegas Owner: Black Wolf Moving Nevada LLC Ultra Patio Business type: Aluminum patios Address: 2601 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Thomas Fileccia Viva La Vapor Smoke & Gifts Business type: Vapes and electronic cigarettes Address: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Glenn Posey Vizakismodality LLC Business type: Independent massage therapist Address: 7980 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Justin Vizakis Walgreens 7864 Business type: Package Address: 7755 N. Durango Drive,
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$180,604, residential-new 1313 Fantastic Court, North Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $173,935, residential-new 3941 Ravens Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $169,622, residential-new 2331 Rivoli St., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
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$864,480, tenant improvement 7316 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Dakem & Associates LLC
$143,776, residential-new 4353 Duck Harbor Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
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$107,296, residential-new 181 Bear Cove Terrace, Henderson Beazer Homes Holding Corp.
$137,294, residential-new 900 Lynne Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
$106,108, residential-new 6213 Silver Bank St., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$137,294, residential-new 673 Coastal Lagoon St., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
$105,027, commercial-alteration 3840 N. Commerce St., North Las Vegas James H. Abell Inc.
$132,491, residential-new 4317 Red Fan Palm Court, North Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada
$104,911, residential-new 1525 Spiced Wine Ave., Suite 28103, Henderson Ryland Homes
$132,055, residential-new 5708 Pleasant Palms St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc.
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$117,055, residential-new 3624 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc.
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CATEGORY: LARGEST PRIVATELY OWNED EMPLOYERS (RANKED BY EMPLOYEES AS OF DEC. 31)
Type of business
Year established locally
Company
Employees
Local offices/ locations
MGM Resorts International 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-693-7111 • mgmresorts.com
57,062
22
Resort operator
2000
James Murren, chairman, CEO
2
Caesars Entertainment Corp. 1 Caesars Palace Drive Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-407-6000 • caesars.com
24,000
12
Resort operator
1966
Gary Loveman, chairman, president, CEO
3
Station Casinos LLC 1505 S. Pavilion Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135 702-495-3000 • sclv.com
12,000
20
Resort operator
1976
Frank Fertitta III, CEO, owner
4
Wynn Las Vegas 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-770-0000 • wynnlasvegas.com
11,735
1
Resort operator
2005
Steve Wynn, chairman, CEO
5
Las Vegas Sands Corp. 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-414-1000 • sands.com
9,168
1
Resort operator
1990
Sheldon Adelson, chairman, CEO
6
Boyd Gaming 6465 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-792-7353 • boydgaming.com
9,000
11
Resort operator
1975
Keith Smith, president, CEO
7
The Valley Health System 10105 Banburry Cross Drive Las Vegas, NV 89144 Did not disclose • valleyhealthsystemlv.com
6,000
7
Hospital operator
1997
Karla Perez, regional vice president
8
McDonald’s Greater Las Vegas Operator Association 2217 N. Green Valley Parkway Henderson, NV 89014 702-454-3485 • mcdonalds.com
5,040
100+
Restaurant operator
1966
James Vance, president
9
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-698-7000 • cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
5,000
1
Resort operator
2010
William McBeath, president, CEO
Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican 3001 St. Rose Parkway Henderson, NV 89052 702-616-5000 • strosehospitals.org
3,500
3
Hospital operator
1947
Brian Brannman, senior vice president of Dignity Health Nevada
UnitedHealthcare of Nevada/ Southwest Medical Associates 2724 N. Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-242-7000 • uhcnevada.com
3,000
31
Health care provider, insurance provider
1982
Don Giancursio, CEO
12
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89183 Did not disclose • southpointcasino.com
2,487
1
Resort operator
2005
Michael Gaughan, owner
13
Tropicana Las Vegas 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-739-2222 • troplv.com
1,511
1
Resort operator
1957
Alex Yemenidjian, CEO
14
HealthCare Partners Medical Group 770 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 240 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-932-8500 • hcpnv.com
1,481
53
Medical group
1996
Dr. Ama Brobbey, chief medical officer
15
NV Energy 6226 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-402-5000 • nvenergy.com
1,443
Did not disclose
Electric utility
1906
Paul Caudill, president, CEO
1
10 11
Top executive
Source: VEGAS INC research. It is not the intent of this list to endorse the participants or to imply that the listing of a company indicates its quality. Although every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of VEGAS INC lists, omissions sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions on company letterhead to Pashtana Usufzy, researcher, VEGAS INC, 2360 Corporate Circle, Third Floor, Henderson, NV 89074.
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ACROSS 1 Extra care 6 Sits in a cellar, say 10 Carpentry groove 14 Creme-filled cake 18 “Over the Rainbow” composer 19 Egyptian sky god 21 “Excuse me ...” 22 Sharqiya Sands country 23 TEE 25 PITCH 27 Kosher deli offering 28 Millennium opener 30 Asian soup type 31 Territory 33 Tourney passes 35 “See you later!” 36 ChooseMyPlate.gov organization 39 SLICE 42 R.E.M. vocalist Michael 46 Court attendant 48 When a classic film gunfight started 49 Outdated messager 50 Weather-sensitive expectation, briefly 51 Creme-filled snacks 53 Catchall phrase 56 Descartes’ law 57 Italian cheese 59 Muckraker Jacob 62 Merging places 64 Source of a cc 65 Put to rest 67 __ factor 68 Co-creator of Mickey 69 Grammy winner Ronstadt 71 EAGLE 73 Candy shapes 74 Within: Pref. 75 Type 76 __ cake 77 Forsaken 78 Served with a creamy cheese sauce 80 Go (over) carefully 81 “My parents are gonna kill me!” 84 Pickles on “Rugrats” 85 Mark to come back to 89 Hot 91 Usher’s “Looking 4 Myself” label
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92 As a friend, to Hollande 94 Everest expert 97 Card message 99 Not accustomed to 100 HOOK 102 Together, in scores 103 Neighbor of Ghana 105 __ Mawr College 106 Range of power 108 “Beat it!” 111 CenturyLink Center city 113 Rubbish 116 LIE 119 GREEN 122 Light color 123 Bluesy James 124 Handle 125 Taunt 126 Mud dauber, e.g. 127 Way to go on the gridiron? 128 NBA part: Abbr. 129 City on Germany’s A40 DOWN 1 EMILY’s List, for one 2 Polluted Asian sea 3 She left Casablanca with Victor 4 Unaligned 5 Untrustworthy sort 6 Contented sounds 7 “Scram, kid!” 8 Joyce’s home 9 Shell game, to a con man 10 Hearing VIPs 11 “Caught ya!” 12 Remove, in a way 13 Movado competitor 14 Much-anticipated appointment 15 Co-star of Julie in “Doctor Zhivago” 16 Ring of light 17 Like some GIs in a mess 20 Extend a visit 24 Spring game? 26 Goarmy.com virtual guide 29 Friday’s creator 32 Long sentence 34 __ check 36 Super, slangily 37 1974 Peace Nobelist 38 CHIP 40 Treasure Island, e.g. 41 __ nutshell
43 ROUGH 44 “Sexiest Man Alive” magazine 45 Lives 47 Pythagoras’ homeland 52 Maker of the SurfaceScrub floor cleaner 54 Security item 55 Publicity 58 Fervor 60 “So __ thee unforgiven”: Metallica lyric 61 Scam 63 Prize 66 Film villain with prosthetic hands 67 Between: Pref. 69 Dull gray, as winter skies 70 __ skating 71 Tough walk 72 2012 NFL MVP Peterson 73 Reindeer name 75 Hearing promise 77 Intelligentsia 79 They may reduce sentences 82 Scopes Trial gp. 83 Buttermilk lover Evans 86 Paul Anka’s “__ Beso” 87 Starbuck’s boss 88 Back in 90 First Met to win a Gold Glove 93 Contest 95 Poetic works 96 Cure-all 98 Some surfers 100 South Dakota’s state animal 101 Surgical procedures 104 Like some estates 107 Center of the Minoan civilization 108 Not many 109 Glittery mineral 110 Lith. and Ukr., once 112 Soil-scraping tools 114 Smartphone ancestors 115 Otherwise 117 Way to go: Abbr. 118 Talk foolishly 120 Pal of Harry 121 Japanese cabbage?
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The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the
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