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NOTEWORTHY STORIES

THE BUSINESS OF BLOOD

ON THE COVER Julian Serrano knows food. And he’s willing to share. (PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER DEVARGAS)

Thousands of Southern Nevadans donate blood every month, and the community’s need generally is met. But as summer approaches, health workers anticipate they’ll need more. The thought of giving blood might make you squeamish, but the process typically is easy and pain-free. The best part: You can save lives.

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU SAVED?

At some point, we all worry about retirement. There are dozens of financial strategies to help you prepare for your golden years, and picking the right one can be intimidating. But there are some general guidelines that can work for just about everyone.

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HOW TO COOK LIKE A PRO

Sip. Sample. Savor. Vegas Uncork’d, the valley’s premier foodie event, comes to town this week to show off good eats from the city’s best chefs. If you can attend, you won’t be disappointed. If you can’t, no worries. We went behind the scenes to collect recipes, shopping tips, cooking hacks and more from the five-star chefs.

FAST TRACK TO STARDOM

Determination has propelled Centennial High School senior Dajour Braxton to national prominence for distance running. Already a state champion in cross country, he and the Bulldogs are expected to win a state track championship next. We follow him on his quest to run a 4-minute mile.

TRANSITION TO CIVILIAN LIFE

Getting back into the workforce can be particularly challenging for veterans. So after an influx of former military personnel began seeking help at Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s career center, the Veteran Integration Program was created to help veterans reintegrate.

MORE NEWS

Eyes turn to Metro in wake of shootings Las Vegas’ police department has become a model for reform.

Reid making a monumental push Nevada’s senior senator aims to designate two more areas for protection before he leaves ofice.

Breaking down Flamingo’s face-lift One of the most heavily traveled roads in Las Vegas will undergo needed repairs over the next 18 months.

STDs are on the rise Health officials’ message of safe sex may be going stale, particularly with young people.

OPINION

Power to the people If Nevada legislators are serious about sustainability, they’ll allow more people to take advantage of rooftop solar energy systems.

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NEWS

APRIL 12 - APRIL 25

WEEK IN REVIEW WEEK AHEAD NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE

LAS VEGAS VALLEY, AND BEYOND

SPORTS

PUSHED TO THE LIMIT

Keagan Touchstone holds the legs of Hunter Kruegar during the 13th annual Phase 1 Sports Football Combine and Skills Camp at Faith Lutheran High School. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

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INTERNET FOR ALL

FAILED DELIVERY

HE SAID ‘YES’

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SHOULD SHE STAY?

Cox Communications ramped up efforts to provide cheap Internet service to lowincome Nevadans. Only 55 percent of low-income families here have access to broadband Internet.

A Florida mailman flew his one-man “gyrocopter” near the U.S. Capitol to deliver letters advocating for campaign finance reform to lawmakers. He was arrested.

Bishop Gorman’s Stephen Zimmerman, a consensus top-10 prospect for the class of 2015 and a McDonald’s All-American, verbally committed to play basketball at UNLV.

Clark County commissioners are scheduled to vote to approve John Fudenberg, assistant coroner for the past 12 years, to replace Michael Murphy, who resigned last month.

Wynn Resorts stockholders are scheduled to decide whether Elaine Wynn will keep her seat on the board after members chose not to renominate her.

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$200 MILLION Amount some Congressional Republicans want to spend to restart a stalled project to store nuclear waste in Yucca Mountain. The bid passed some hurdles last week but likely will be stopped by Sen. Harry Reid.

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NEWS

SPORTS

BUSINESS

LIFE

GAMING

POLITICS

LIFE

SPRING AWAKENING

E N T E R TA I N M E N T

Shrinking percentage of Las Vegas visitors who say they come here primarily to gamble. Just over 70 percent of tourists placed bets last year, compared with 80 percent in 2010.

Mojave Max, the famous Southern Nevada desert tortoise, emerged from his burrow at 2:17 p.m. April 15, marking the symbolic beginning of spring in the valley. This was the second-latest date Max has emerged from his burrow in 16 years, Clark County officials said. The latest was April 17, 2012. The earliest was Feb. 14, 2005.

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BUSINESS

YOU’RE THINKING OF MEATBALLS

IKEA’s Joseph Roth, left, isn’t trying to read Gov. Brian Sandoval’s mind. He’s just letting Sandoval know he can keep the hard hat as IKEA holds a groundbreaking ceremony for its first store in Southern Nevada. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)

“THEY’RE ALL LOSERS” APRIL 15

UBER HITS A ROADBLOCK

Sen. Harry Reid on the 2016 GOP presidential field. Since announcing he is retiring next year, the Democratic leader has been increasingly unfilitered in his comments.

Despite a huge lobbying effort, ridesharing company Uber ran into trouble at the state Legislature when a bill that would allow the company to operate legally in Nevada failed to pass the Senate in an 1110 vote that fell along party lines. Democrats opposed the bill after several amendments they put forward weren’t included.

FALSE START Technical problems with a state-contracted testing company halted standardized testing in Nevada. The Smarter Balanced Assessment, a computerized test, is designed to assess students’ mastery of Common Core standards. The company administering the exam, Measured Progress, has provided testing services in Nevada for more than a decade.

$70K LIFE

Rumored cost of a ringside seat at the Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight May 2 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

WORK HARD, PLAY HARD

Volunteer Pranot Sangprasit works on a swing set at a playground at the John C. Kish Boys & Girls Club, 401 Drake St., Henderson. Volunteers from CarMax, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, Kaboom and other local businesses worked on the six-hour project. Other improvements included a mural, a map of the world painted on a paved area and a raised-bed garden. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

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5-MINUTE EXPERT

Fewer than 2 percent of blood donors have an adverse reaction to giving blood, such as fainting.

THE BLOOD DONATION PROCESS

Blood donors go through a short screening, typically about 20 minutes. Potential donors must give basic information, including name, date of birth, address and phone number, then fill out a health questionnaire, outline recent travel and answer questions about their sexual history. Staff then conduct a mini physical, examining a donor’s heart rate, blood pressure and iron levels. In Las Vegas, basic donor qualifications include being at least 17 years old and weighing at least 110 pounds.

WHAT TO BRING If you meet the qualifications for donating blood, bring the following to the donation center:

SO YOU WANT TO BE A BLOOD DONOR? BY JACKIE VALLEY STAFF WRITER

Roughly 6,000 people a month donate blood in Southern Nevada. With each pint collected, as many as three lives can be saved. Las Vegas’ blood bank needs 250 pints per day, and the need generally is met. But blood supplies are low locally and nationally, and need typically increases in summer — when tourists invade town and the likelihood of mishaps increases. “There is no substitute for blood,” said Paul Milakeve, donor recruitment manager at United Blood Services, which has three locations in Southern Nevada. “Everyone relies on volunteer blood donors. It’s a relatively simple and painless process.” Donating a pint of blood typically takes 5 to 10 minutes. The entire process, with health screenings and wait time, takes about an hour to 90 minutes. Last year, United Blood Services collected 93,683 units of blood in Nevada, about 60,000 of which came from Southern Nevada.

■ ID, such as a driver’s license or work or school ID

■ A list of all countries, including cities and regions, you have visited within the past 12 months

■ A list of any European countries you’ve visited since 1980, including travel dates

If you pass the screening, you’ve reached the phlebotomy stage, meaning it’s time to retrieve your blood. The phlebotomist inserts a needle into a vein on your arm. The needle is attached to plastic tubing that transports the blood to a collection bag. A “whole blood donation” is 1 pint. The retrieval process typically takes about 10 minutes.

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WHAT’S NEEDED FOR TRANSFUSIONS? Blood is made up of four components:

WHITE BLOOD CELLS protect the body from invaders, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.

RED BLOOD CELLS primarily transport oxygen through the body while removing carbon dioxide from cells.

PLASMA is the fluid protein and salt solution that contains red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

PLATELETS are responsible for blood clotting, which stops bleeding.

HOW MUCH IS NEEDED?

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60-100 UNITS

10-20 UNITS

Heart surgery

10-30 UNITS

10-20 UNITS

2-6 UNITS

Organ transplant

5-20 UNITS

10-30 UNITS

1-5 UNITS

Cancer treatment

40-50 UNITS

10-20 UNITS

60-100 UNITS

Bone/joint surgery

1-5 UNITS

1-2 UNITS

SOURCE: UNITED BLOOD SERVICES

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UNITED BLOOD SERVICES ASKS YOU NOT TO DONATE IF YOU: ■ Have cold or flu symptoms or don’t feel well on the day of donation ■ Had hepatitis after your 11th birthday

■ Have used a needle to inject drugs not prescribed to you ■ Are at risk of exposure to HIV ■ Have in the past 12 months had close contact with someone who has clinical hepatitis

■ Had a blood transfusion, piercing, acupuncture, accidental needle prick or have come in contact with another person’s blood in the past 12 months

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Staff take a test tube-sized sample of the blood and air ship it via FedEx to Phoenix for testing. The testing determines the blood type and screens for diseases and antigens, substances in some blood that can trigger an immune response. There are four blood types: A, B, AB and O. Each is classified by an Rh factor, a protein on the surface of red blood cells that is positive or negative. For a blood transfusion to be successful, blood from the donor and patient must be compatible. Incompatible blood can cause complications or death. People inherit their ABO blood grouping and Rh factor from their parents.

■ Got a tattoo applied in certain parts of the world in the past 12 months

■ Are pregnant or have been pregnant in the past six weeks

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Donors must wait 56 days between blood donations.

The phlebotomist takes out the needle and bandages the entry point. Blood donors must stay on site for at least 15 minutes so staff can make sure no complications arise. Donors are encouraged to eat cookies, pretzels and crackers and drink juice and water to replace the lost liquid volume. Donors should avoid strenuous physical activity for the rest of the day and eat a hearty meal. As the donor heads home, the collection bag already is being labeled and processed.

■ Have a history of cancer in the past 12 months

■ Suffered malaria previously or traveled to a malaria risk area in the past 12 months

The average donor gives blood 1.2 times a year. United Blood Services encourages people to donate three times a year.

Some blood types are compatible with different types. For instance, is considered the universal blood type because it can be given to patients with all eight types. People with O- blood, however, only can receive O- blood. % OF POP. WITH TYPE

37%

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A+

B+

AB+

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■ Have been treated for syphilis or gonorrhea in the past 12 months

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1-5 UNITS

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One month since last dose

Six months since last dose

One year since last dose

Soriatane, acitretin

Three years since last dose

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Until you have finished taking the last dose and are symptom free

SERVICES

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GET INVOLVED Last month, Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a proclamation declaring April 25 Nevada Blood Donation Day to raise awareness about the need for blood donations. That day, United Blood Services will host mobile blood drives at the following locations:

While testing is completed, the collection bags wait in temperature-monitored refrigerators at the United Blood Services main building in Las Vegas. Once staff receives the green light that the blood is safe, the collection bags are distributed by van to 30 hospitals in Southern Nevada, northern Arizona and Needles, Calif. Deliveries happen all day, every day.

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■ Integrative Family Medicine, 6045 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ Centennial Hills YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ■ Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, North Las Vegas; 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ■ Hope Central Ministry, 3665 N. Nellis Blvd., Las Vegas; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. United Blood Services’ three Southern Nevada locations also will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ 6930 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas ■ 601 Whitney Ranch Drive, Suite 20, Henderson ■ 4950 W. Craig Road, Las Vegas

of United Blood Services’ Southern Nevada donations comes from mobile blood drives.

Want to host a mobile blood drive? Contact Paul Milakeve, donor recruitment manager at United Blood Services, at pmilakeve@ bloodsystems.org or 702-304-6547.

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Thousands of locals and visitors will fill their bellies this week at Uncork’d, Las Vegas’ premier dining event, where local restaurateurs, celebrity chefs and up-and-coming cooks and mixologists show off their best creations. ¶ The four-day festival includes dozens of events that will showcase world-class cooking techniques and creations. ¶ The Sunday went behind the scenes to learn the best tips of the trade from the master chefs who will have their eats on display. Learn how to shop like a Michelin-rated chef, discover what inspires the cooks you see on television and try the recipes that set Las Vegas apart as a foodie destination.

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01 INGREDIENTS PASTA DOUGH

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup semolina 1 cup egg yolks

LOBSTER FILLING

2 tbsp shallot, minced

Maine lobster ravioli with spring fava beans, Michigan ra

Mps and fennel-infused lobster reduction

D I R E CT I O N S

T O S E RV E

PASTA DOUGH

1. Blanch ravioli in salted water until desired texture, about 3 to 5 minutes. Strain and place 6-8 raviolis onto warm serving plates.

1. Place all the ingredients in a 6-quart mixing bowl fitted with a dough hook. Process on low speed until combined, then let run 3 additional minutes. Remove, cover and let rest refrigerated for at least 1 hour.

LOBSTER FILLING

1. Sweat the shallot in oil over medium-low heat until soft. Set aside and chill.

6 oz lobster, raw (reserve the shells and bodies)

2. Combine the shallot, egg white and lobster meat in a food processor. Blend until almost smooth, then drizzle in the cream until the mixture is emulsified. Season with salt.

1 egg white

3. Place the mixture in a large bowl and fold with mascarpone and chopped lobster meat. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Set aside and chill.

3 oz heavy cream Kosher salt, to taste 2 oz mascarpone 1 lb par-cooked lobster, diced into 1/4-inch pieces (reserve the shells) Lemon juice, to taste

LOBSTER SAUCE

Reserved lobster shells and bodies, gills removed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, rough chop 1 fennel bulb, rough chop

2. Cover with warm lobster sauce. Top with warm fava beans, ramp bulbs and ramp leaves. Garnish with fennel fronds.

RAVIOLI

1. Using a pasta roller, roll out thin sheets of pasta dough. 2. Using a ravioli mold, place the lobster filling into the center of each ravioli and seal with egg wash. Place on a tray lightly dusted with semolina and keep cold or freeze.

LOBSTER SAUCE

1. Roast lobster shells in a pot with olive oil until they are bright red. Add all the chopped vegetables, herbs and spices. Sweat vegetables until soft. Deglaze with white wine and Pernod. Add water and let simmer for 2 hours. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. 2. Combine lobster stock and cream and reduce by half. Season to taste with salt and lemon juice. Whisk in butter and chopped tarragon. Set aside, but keep warm.

1 garlic, peeled 5 celery stalks, rough chop 1 leek, rough chop 6 sprigs of thyme 6 sprigs of tarragon 2 cups white wine 2 cups Pernod 16 cups water 1 tbsp peppercorns 1 tbsp fennel seed 1 tbsp coriander cream 2 tbsp butter 2 lemons 1 tsp tarragon

TOPPINGS

1 cup blanched fava beans

FRANCOIS PAYARD

Chef and owner, Payard Patisserie & Bistro at Caesars Palace

What item in your kitchen could you not live without? My drain board. It’s not just a regular drain board, because you can put plates and silverware on it and fit almost anything. It also has a drain that leads back into the sink so there isn’t water everywhere on the counter. It’s important that my kitchen is clean and organized. A cooking tip My wife showed me a technique of how to make soup without actually having to cook the vegetables. You pour hot water over the vegetables and let them sit for about an hour in the water. I find the result almost the same. I can puree them to make a beautiful and flavorful soup. What’s your favorite spice? I always have two or three different kinds of pepper with which to season my dishes. I also love fleur de sel.

1/2 cup ramp bulbs, cleaned and quartered with leaves removed Julienned ramp leaves Fennel fronds

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SCOTT COMMINGS

Las Vegas ranked No. 3 among the fastest-growing cities for food and drink events in the United States, according to a recent study by Eventbrite. The number of events increased by 71 percent in the past year. Food events led the growth.

A COUPLE OF MONTHS IN HELL PAID OFF FOR CHRISTINA WILSON AND SCOTT COMMINGS. THE CHEFS EACH WON A SEASON OF GORDON RAMSAY’S REALITY COOKING COMPETITION, “HELL’S KITCHEN,” AND NOW ARE THRIVING IN LAS VEGAS. Wilson is executive chef at Gordon Ramsay Burgr at Planet Hollywood after two years as head chef at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris. Commings is head chef at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace, where he oversees kitchen operations and helps develop new dishes.

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02 INGREDIENTS Chilean sea bass fillet Shimeji mushroom Chinese broccoli Chervil or parsley

BATTER

5 tsp wheat flour 1 tsp rice flour 1 tsp potato flour 3 tsp egg white 1/2 tsp oil Pinch of salt

SAUCE

1 tsp fermented red bean curd 2 tsp sugar 2 1/2 tsp soy sauce 3/4 tsp ginger, chopped

Roasted Chilean sea bass with Chinese honey

D I R E CT I O N S 1. Mix the sauce ingredients together and put aside. 2. Cut the sea bass fillet in half and dab with a paper towel to absorb moisture from the fish. 3. Marinate the fillets in the sauce, letting them sit for 4 hours. 4. Grill the fillets in a broiler with the skin up for 6 minutes, then flip and grill for another 6 minutes. 5. Cover the mushrooms in batter and deep-fry them until they are crispy. 6. Stir-fry the Chinese broccoli with salt and arrange on a plate. Place the fish on top and garnish with the mushrooms and chervil.

Amounts are for a single portion. Multiply by four or more to feed your family or friends.

3/4 tsp shallot, chopped 3 tsp tomato sauce 2 tsp Chinese honey 4 tsp hoisin sauce

ROYDEN ELLAMAR

Executive chef, Sensi at Bellagio

What is your favorite kitchen tool? A variable speed Vita-Prep blender. It is the best blender ever. Nothing compares to it — seriously. Nothing makes a better puree, soup, salad dressing or frozen cocktail. A cooking tip Mise en place literally means “everything in its place” but refers to having everything organized and ready to execute with speed and precision. Having your kitchen set up for maximum efficiency and having all of your ingredients measured and laid out before you start a recipe will make the whole process a real joy. Cleaning as you work and keeping your area tidy also makes for easier end-of-the-meal cleanup. Shopping tips for home cooks n Shop at a farmers market as much as possible. n Buy food and produce that are in season for maximum flavor and freshness. n Write your shopping list in order from least to most perishable.

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Shop in that order. The last items you should put in your cart should be the most temperature sensitive — for example, chicken, dairy, fish. n Keep reusable freezer packs in your freezer at home and take a cooler with you to the store. Fill the cooler with the freezer packs before you leave the house and put your temperature-sensitive food items in the cooler for the ride home. What’s the most essential ingredient in your pantry? Vietnamese fish sauce. It’s the combination of salted and fermented anchovies. I use it to add an intangible savoriness to dishes. A little goes a long way. I love making a vinaigrette with soy sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, chilies, maybe some garlic and ginger, then marinating tomatoes in it. I drizzle that over a grilled steak or pork chop or chicken or tuna — or a shoe! Whatever it goes on will drop flavor bombs.

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1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 eggs 1 tbsp yuzu juice 1 cup grapeseed oil 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce 1 tsp lemon zest 2 tsp parsley

INGREDIENTS OYSTERS

1 dozen medium to large oysters 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce 1/4 tsp espelette chili 1/4 tsp lemon zest 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup instant polenta Salt, to taste Canola oil

D I R E CT I O N S 1. Shuck the oysters into a bowl. Keep them in the fridge until youâ€™re ready to use them. Save the bottom cupped shells. 2. Wash the shells and dry them in a warm oven for a few minutes. 3. Strain the oysters and reserve the liquor for the remoulade. 4. Whisk together the buttermilk, Tabasco, espelette chili, lemon zest and garlic powder. 5. Add the oysters to the mixture and place back in fridge until ready to use, up to 1 hour.

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2 tsp chives 6. Heat the canola oil in a deep fryer or a tall-sided pot to 375 degrees. 7. Combine the flour, polenta and salt. Mix well in a large bowl. 8. Strain the oysters and discard the buttermilk mixture. Toss the oysters in the flour mixture. 9. Shake off the excess flour, transfer the oysters to a plate and return them to fridge for 20 minutes. 10. Once the oil is ready and the oysters have chilled, fry them until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain them on paper towels. 11. Place the oysters back in the half shells. If desired, place on a bed of shredded cabbage, lettuce, herbs or seaweed. Serve the remoulade in a hollowed lemon, lime or any other citrus fruit. 12. Eat the oysters as quickly as possible after frying, and enjoy.

2 tsp shallots, rinsed and chopped Salt, to taste Fresh ground pepper, to taste

D I R E CT I O N S 1. Combine eggs, mustard and yuzu juice in a food processor. With the motor running, slowly stream in the oil. Remove and place in a bowl. 2. Fold in the rest of the ingredients. Taste, and season with salt and pepper.

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What’s your favorite ingredient? If I have to pick one I love the most, I’d say garlic. I like to add garlic to enhance the flavor of a dish. What is your favorite restaurant in Las Vegas, besides your own? Joël Robuchon in MGM Grand. What is your most memorable Vegas experience? Surprisingly, my best experience has nothing to do with food. The most memorable Las Vegas experience for me was watching Celine Dion in concert at the Colosseum. I’m such a big fan of hers, and I’m so glad I got to see her live in person.

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Two 2 1/2 -3 lb broiling chickens, halved Lemon sauce

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1 cup olive oil 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp dried oregano Salt and pepper, to taste

Uncle Vincent’s lemon chicken D I R E CT I O N S 1. Whisk together the lemon juice, oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously before using. 2. Preheat your broiler at least 15 minutes before using. Broil the chicken halves, turning them once, for about 30 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and the juices run clear when the bird is pierced with a fork. Remove the chicken from the broiler, leaving the broiler on. 3. Using a very sharp knife, cut each half into about six pieces (leg, thigh, wing and three small breast pieces). Place the chicken on a baking sheet with sides that will fit in the broiler. 4. Pour the lemon sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide the sauce in half and do this in two batches. 5. Return the chicken to the broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute. Remove the baking sheet from the broiler and portion the chicken onto six warm serving plates.

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6. Pour the sauce into a heavy saucepan. Stir in the parsley and place over high heat for 1 minute.

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7. Pour an equal amount of sauce over each portion of chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce.

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What is your most memorable Vegas experience? Eating oysters on a patio with Alain Ducasse during Vegas Uncork’d a few years ago. He’s an incredible chef and inspiration. What is your favorite pairing? I love an icy-cold IPA with fresh handmade tortillas, spicy salsa diablo, crispy carnitas — and guacamole, of course.

IF YOU GO Vegas Uncork’d is four days of food and drinks. Almost two dozen events are planned. When: Thursday, April 23-Sunday, April 26 Where: Aria, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand Cost: Varies by event More: Visit vegasuncorked.com

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Metro Police Sgt. Peter Ferranti is one of nearly 200 officers wearing cameras as part of a pilot program aimed at increasing transparency.

Eyes turn to Metro in wake of shootings

(L.E. BASKOW/ STAFF FILE)

BY ANA LEY STAFF WRITER

After a series of questionable police shootings and a subsequent federal intervention, Las Vegas Metro Police became a role model for law enforcement agencies struggling with accusations of racial bias. The rigorous investigation by the U.S. Justice Department led the local agency to transform the way it interacts with the public, and law enforcement experts now praise Metro for its overhaul. “There are some things the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department does really well that other agencies should consider doing,” said George Fachner, a researcher at Virginia-based CNA Analysis & Solutions who helped the Justice Department do its analysis. Metro has adopted at least 72 of the 79 recommendations made by the Justice Department. Here’s a look at four:

BIAS CLASSES Metro now conducts classes to help officers detect bias in the way they police. Researchers determined that most of the unarmed suspects shot by Metro officers during the incidents in question were black. The study also found most of the suspects officers stopped and subsequently shot were black. To combat those trends, Metro officials began offering courses on “fair and impartial policing” to teach officers how to rein in racial bias.

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CRITICAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES

BODY CAMERAS Metro is in the middle of a $1.6 million pilot program to research the effectiveness of body cameras to enhance police transparency. Cameras are being worn by nearly 200 officers as part of the yearlong volunteer study, which began in November. Sheriff Joe Lombardo, a proponent of the technology, says he wants to equip 436 more patrol officers with cameras. Funding could be approved as early as this month, and the agency could start buying new cameras by July. Metro’s body cameras have helped unearth a case of excessive force by one officer and exonerated others accused of improper behavior.

Metro officials changed how they investigate officer-involved shootings. The agency formed the Critical Incident Review Process for investigating police shootings, replacing a system long blamed for favoring officers during investigations. Metro formalized a peer review of its use-of-force investigation reports and worked with community leaders and stakeholders to establish expectations and protocol for releasing information about officer-involved shootings. For example, Metro officials now conduct news conferences every time an officer fires a gun on the job, and video of every news conference is posted online.

MORE TRAINING Metro had been criticized for not doing enough to teach officers how to minimize conflict during tense encounters with suspects, so agency officials added training. The department also created a reality-based training program that uses more realistic use-of-force scenarios to better prepare officers. Officers also are getting trained more often. The agency now holds refresher courses for video training once given only to new hires.

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Reid making a monumental push Senator aims to designate two more areas for protection before he leaves federal ofﬁ ce BY AMBER PHILLIPS

PROPOSED NATIONAL MONUMENTS MESQUITE

GOLD BUTTE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA

STAFF WRITER

WHAT DOES REID WANT TO PROTECT? Reid reintroduced a bill in January that would create a conservation area over 350,000 acres of desert scrub near Gold Butte, the mining ghost town northeast of Lake Mead. The area’s colorful rocks, canyons and petroglyphs are popular with hikers, bikers and offroaders. Reid also reintroduced a bill that would withdraw 800,000 acres of land in Lincoln and Nye counties from oil and gas drilling. The move would ensure that

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Until late last year, environmentalists’ and tourism officials’ dream of Congress bestowing a national monument outside Las Vegas seemed like a long shot. A bill to protect almost 23,000 acres of prehistoric fossil beds outside North Las Vegas had languished in Congress for several years. But thanks in part to Sen. Harry Reid’s behind-the-scenes jockeying in 2014, Tule Springs National Monument is becoming a reality. Now Reid is pushing for two more national monuments in Nevada to protect more than 1 million acres of desert outside Las Vegas. Three national monuments within a four-hour drive from the Strip would be beyond tourism officials’ wildest dreams. But such a turn of events would be a nightmare for many Nevada Republicans, and they may not be able to stop it from happening.

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Nevada artist Michael Heizer could protect “City,” a miles-long Earth sculpture he has carved and built in the desert over decades. Democratic Rep. Dina Titus recently introduced two similar bills in the House of Representatives. But the bills have almost no chance of advancing in Congress during Reid’s

remaining 21 months in office. His nextbest option is to convince President Barack Obama to protect the land by designating it part of two new national monuments. WHY IS THIS CONTROVERSIAL? The Republican-controlled Congress is reluctant to hand the federal govern-

ment control of so much land and close it off to development, particularly energy development in rural Clark, Lincoln and Nye counties. The Gold Butte proposal is particularly contentious because it covers the land where Bunkerville rancher Cliven Bundy led an armed standoff with federal officials last year. Republican Sen. Dean Heller introduced legislation with Nevada’s three House Republicans to take away the president’s power to create national monuments. “If it’s something the state government wants, the local government wants, the federal government wants, that’s fine,” Heller said. “I just want things to go through the process.” But Reid appears to be forging ahead, making his case in public meetings and letters to administration officials. In February, he and Titus invited a highranking official from the Department of the Interior to a public meeting in Southern Nevada filled with supporters in favor of protecting the land. “Legislation has always been Reid’s priority, but he’s not opposed to designations,” Reid spokeswoman Kristen Orthman said. WHAT WILL HAPPEN? There’s a very real chance Reid could get his wish and see Obama designate two new national monuments in Southern Nevada before both leave office in January 2017. Reid has gathered a diverse and powerful group of supporters: the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Nevada Resort Association, wilderness activists, MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren and Barrick Gold Corp . The president, whose administration has designated 16 national monuments since 2009, tends to choose projects that have strong local support and a clear public input process, said Matt Keller, of the Wilderness Society. “It’s a challenge to move these things, and lawmakers have to find openings when they have them,” Keller said. Reid already is credited with creating Northern Nevada’s Great Basin national park and more than 60 protected wilderness areas. Leaving a 30-year career in the U.S. Senate with three national monuments to his name would be the capstone of Reid’s environmental legacy. “These are our lands,” he told KNPR. “They are federal lands. They belong to everybody in America.”

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Breaking down Flamingo’s face-lift BY CONOR SHINE | STAFF WRITER

Flamingo Road is going to get smoother and prettier. ¶ Transportation officials say when construction is done in 18 months on the 14-mile stretch, one of the most heavily trafficked in the valley, it will be safer and easier to navigate for motorists, pedestrians, bus riders and bicyclists. ¶ But until then, get ready for some pain in the form of orange cones and traffic jams. ¶ Here’s what you should know as construction gets underway this week: The project is expected to cost

WHAT CHANGES ARE COMING?

RESTRICTED LEFT TURNS One of the biggest changes for motorists will be the restriction of left turns from driveways in many locations. $14.1 million of federal money, Drivers still will be able to $18 million from the state transportation department, turn left from the road into $8 million generated by a recent increase ALTERNATIVE in the county gas tax, parking lots and shopROUTES $4.3 million from the Clark County Water ping centers, but reWith traffic lanes Reclamation District turning to the road scheduled to be shut down and $200,000 from the RTC. will require a right at various points over the next 18 months, there’s bound to be turn, then a U-turn.

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BETTER FOR BUSES The biggest changes coming to Flamingo Road will affect buses, which pick up 12,000 riders along the corridor each day. Shoulders that run in both directions currently are used for right turns Number of vehicles only. But workers will that drive on convert them into dediFlamingo Road each day cated bus and bicycle lanes desert winds. that will help get buses out of The stops also will be the way of motorists, allow busmoved back as far as possible es to move more smoothly through from the road, providing a safer expethe corridor and keep routes on time. rience for riders.

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road will be resurfaced and restriped, maintenance that will make the road look better and provide for a less bumpy ride. The Clark County Flood Reclamation District also will take advantage of the torn-up roads to improve sewers that run beneath.

PRETTIER MEDIANS Flamingo’s center strips will get new, desert-friendly landscaping to make people’s commutes more aesthetically pleasing.

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NEW BUS STOPS More than 100 new bus stops will be built featuring a new design that’s more spacious and will better protect riders from the summer sun and gusty

added congestion along Flamingo Road. If you can, consider taking NEW Tropicana Avenue or Desert CROSSWALKS SMOOTHER Inn Road to get across ROADS Several crosswalks the valley and avoid will be added, along with Seven miles of the the mess.

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Pavement rehabilitation Sewer rehabilitation Source: Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada

STAY INFORMED: Up-to-date information about lane closures and progress on construction is available at rtcsnv.org/flamingo

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HOW STD S SPREAD — AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM Chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are transmitted by vaginal, anal and oral sex.

CHLAMYDIA Symptoms typically appear one to three weeks after infection and include abnormal discharge, a burning sensation when urinating and pain. Chlamydia can cause serious, permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system.

GONORRHEA Symptoms include bleeding, soreness, pain and itching. Untreated, gonorrhea can cause infertility, scar tissue and longterm pelvic and abdominal pain.

SYPHILIS Syphilis can stroke, meningitis, deafness, visual problems and dementia. The infection can cause sores or bumps, then develop into an itchy body rash with fever, swollen glands, patchy hair loss, weight loss and fatigue.

HIV/AIDS AIDS is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by HIV that interferes with the body’s immune system. It can be spread through sexual contact, infected blood or during pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding. The majority of people infected develop a flu-like illness a month or two after the virus enters the body. The disease typically progresses to AIDS in about 10 years.

HOW TO PREVENT STDS n Abstain from sex n Remain in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship with one partner who isn’t infected n Avoid intercourse with a new partner until both of you have been tested for STDs n Use a latex condom or, for oral sex, a dental dam n Get vaccinated for human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis A and hepatitis B n Don’t drink alcohol excessively or use drugs, as being under the influence can make you more likely to take sexual risks

Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise. Are you part of the problem? a combination of factors, including multiple sexual partners, fewer STD prevention campaigns and increasingly popular dating apps and websites that make casual sex easier. The A spike in sexually transmitted diseases last year has CDC estimates 75 percent of syphilis cases in recent years Clark County health officials worried their message of were among men having sex with men. safe sex and regular testing might be getting lost in the shuffle. Mehretu cautioned against reading too much into the There were more cases of chlamydia, gonortrend in Clark County. He said the agency’s switch rhea, syphilis and HIV last year compared GET to an electronic system for disease investigations with 2013, continuing a recent yearly trend TESTED might have been partially to blame for the inof increases, according to Clark County The Southern Nevada creases. The survey tool, put into place in FebHealth District data. Health District’s STD ruary 2014, speeds the process, allowing the Incidents of all those STDs recorded clinic at 400 Shadow Health District to catch cases earlier. double-digit rises, but syphilis jumped Lane, Suite 106, Las Vegas, But Dr. Dale Carrison, chief of staff at Unithe most. Cases of early latent syphilis offers testing, treatment, versity Medical Center, said he wasn’t seeing rose 43 percent last year in Southern examinations, referrals and counseling for as many local STD prevention efforts as in the Nevada, while cases of primary and sec$40. past. ondary syphilis increased 48 percent. “I don’t consider (a condom) birth control,” CarMeanwhile, chlamydia cases climbed by rison said. “I consider it infection control. 18 percent, gonorrhea by 33 percent You get a new generation, and they don’t see and HIV by 17 percent. Free HIV and STD screenings these ads, and they’re going to have sex.” “People need to start talking and go also are available at the Young people ages 15 to 24 are most at risk out and get tested,” said Arthuro Mehfollowing locations: for contracting sexually transmitted infecretu, a communicable disease superviGay and Lesbian Community tions. Half of all new STDs occur in that age sor for the Health District. Center of Southern Nevada bracket. Clark County is far from alone. 401 S. Maryland Parkway, The CDC reports about 20 million new Many STDs have been inching up Las Vegas STD infections a year in the United States, nationwide, especially syphilis. The 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday which result in $16 billion in annual health Centers for Disease Control and Prethrough Thursday care costs. vention noted a 10 percent increase in Untreated STDs can pose long-term primary and secondary syphilis from Richard Steele Boxing Facility health consequences, such as infertility, so 2012 to 2013, the most recent national 2475 W. Cheyenne Ave., the CDC urges people to get tested regudata available. North Las Vegas larly, particularly young women, AfricanThe increase is the exact opposite Noon-5 p.m. Tuesdays Americans, men who have sex with men and of what health officials envisioned in people with limited or no health care, who 1999 when the CDC released a nationare most at risk. al plan to eliminate syphilis. Around Health officials say people need to have that time, public health workers had honest discussions with their partners about their sexual hisreason to be optimistic. In 2000, the rate of primary and sectory and practice safe sex. ondary syphilis in the United States was the lowest since na“For Pete’s sake, use protection,” Carrison said. “There are tional reporting began in 1941. just so many bad things that could happen.” So what’s driving the uptick? Health officials theorize it’s

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My neighbor got $3,000 from the bank when she short sold her home last year. Can I do that? — Frank S., Henderson

Great question, Frank! The money your neighbor received typically is called Cash for Keys. It is relocation assistance and available to most homeowners as part of a short sale, provided they keep the home in “broom-swept, move-in-ready condition.” The amounts vary bankto-bank, but they usually range from $1,500 to as much as $33,000 and are part of the negotiation process your short-sale attorney will handle. As of January, the typical amount for a XENOPHON short sale through the Home AffordPETERS able Foreclosure Alternatives program was increased from $3,000 to $10,000, and most of our clients are qualifying for that larger amount. In addition, it is important to mention that if you’re a nonborrower tenant of a rental property and the property is sold at short sale, any Cash for Keys money goes to the renter, not the homeowner/landlord.

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The document you reference is required by the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) and is called the “Addendum to Listing Agreement — Short Sale.” In it, it says that your real estate agent “cannot provide legal advice,” explains there is “no guarantee” they’ll be able to complete the sale and states in bold that the “seller agrees to seek advice from an attorney.” The GLVAR requires a signature and initials to protect its members (your agent). I encourage you to reach out to your own attorney to understand the legal issues involved with a short sale. Your agent’s attorney is just that, your agent’s attorney, and must look out for your agent’s interests above yours. To know whether you are represented by an attorney, ask yourself this simple question: Did I sign a retainer agreement with a law firm? If the answer is no, you have no attorney representation. Any reputable real estate agent will welcome help from your attorney. With actual legal representation, the agent’s client’s legal interests are protected, allowing the agent to focus on what he or she does best — finding a buyer and selling the property! The real estate agent limits his/her liability, is allowed to focus on finding a buyer and receives the same amount of compensation. It’s a win-win for the agent! It’s true — some people think hiring your own attorney to do a short sale is a “waste of money.” In most cases, however, the Cash for Keys money we negotiate will more than cover any attorney expenses and still put several thousand dollars in your pocket at closing. To answer your question plainly, Kathy, you signed a legal document that said you’d talk to an attorney. So, talk to an attorney and don’t let anyone talk you out of it.

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Future uncertain for crumbling party palace

he last real tremors of activity at the Mansion and Stirling Club at Turnberry Place were the night the club closed three years ago, when Kelly Clinton-Holmes and Ronnie Rose belted out Donna Summer’s “Last Dance” to sound the end of a 10-year party. The latest signs of a pulse from the party palace on Paradise Road is a group of investors from a New York hospitality company that reportedly is willing to make a $15 million offer on the property. But making an offer isn’t that easy. There is the matter of a lingering lawsuit from the real estate broker who assembled the purchase of the property in October 2013. He is Jason Abrams, who represented the investment group JDLB LLC that bought the Mansion from Jeffrey and Jacqui Soffer and their company, Turnberry Associates, which previously owned the Mansion. The winning bid from the JDLB group — $10,456,000 — came during an online

cruiting Las Vegas operaauction. Abrams says he tors to possibly reopen the never received his commisStirling Club to the public. sion for that sale, despite a But no such operator contract from the purchasever formally signed on to ing group, and he has been reanimate the club. In the hammering away at the meantime, there has been investors in court. serious concern about the Until the Abrams comcondition of the property’s plaint against that group is JOHN infrastructure. The plumbsettled, the current ownKATSILOMETES ing reportedly is deterioers are not legally permitrating, and tennis courts ted to sell the property. have continued to crack Another hearing on the as the club has been out of commission. suit, which remains in the discovery One potential investor estimates it could phase as evidence is collected, is excost upward of $6 million to return the pected within 30 days. property to its former glory. The purchase price was seen as a lowThe Stirling Club was a posh propend figure, as the original asking price erty in its heyday, built for $44 million listed online for the Mansion exceeded a decade before it closed. It was a mul$18 million. But it soon became evident tifaceted events and recreation center the ownership group had no clear vision with a lounge and adjoining restaurant, for how it wanted to use the property. spa, pool, fitness center, tennis courts, After a brief period in which it aptwo kitchens, 10 bedrooms, 20 baths peared the partners simply wanted to and separate staff quarters. The main use the vast fortress as a private party building is an elegant 80,000-squareand events center, the group started re-

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HOW THREE UNSUNG MEDICAL SPECIALTIES KEEP US GOING There are many professionals operating behind the scenes to help diagnose and treat patients, and advance the field of medicine. Here are a few.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY What it is: The goal of occupational therapy is to assess and improve a patient’s function level after a medical event that affects his or her physicality, cognition or both. That could be anything from a shoulder dislocation to a massive stroke. If it substantially alters the way someone goes about daily life, an occupational therapist can help. “A lot of people don’t realize that occupational therapy is more than something to get you back to work. It’s meant to get you back to your life,” occupational therapist Blair Tompkins said. Summing up all that occupational therapists do is difficult, because their goals adhere solely to the goals of their patients, which can be endlessly varied. Why it’s important: Ultimately, occupational therapists find strategies for recovering patients and help them break down their goals into manageable and buildable tasks. “A patient might not be able to brush their teeth, so I’ll put toothpaste on the toothbrush and put the toothbrush in the patient’s hand — that’s where we’ll start,” Tompkins said. “For as many jobs as many of us have, one of the most important is the full-time job of caring for yourself.” Occupational therapists also assign assistive and adaptive devices — including such items as a long-handled shoehorn, bath sponges, wheelchairs and canes — to help aid patients’ lives. Occupational therapists also do a lot of physical therapy-like exercises, although they generally work most with hands, wrists, necks and arms, whereas physical therapists work more with hips, knees and legs.

“We call it the job of living.” — Blair Tompkins, occupational therapist at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

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RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING What it is: Medical imaging includes a wide range of types of images with different purposes, but they all help doctors diagnose. “Most technologists start with radiology and then branch out to other modalities, such as ultrasound, MRI, CT, mammography, etc.,” Director of Imaging Services Trish Alley said. “We also do fluoroscopy imaging during surgery, which is like a real-time X-ray, so the surgeons can see what they’re doing while they’re operating.” Why it’s important: The goal of an X-ray technologist is to capture suitable images for a radiologist. “Our job is to ensure we obtain the best quality image while maintaining a low dose of radiation for the patient,” Alley said. There are many contributing factors to obtaining good X-rays, but one of the most challenging and necessary is getting the desired image while accounting for the patient’s limitations. Something you don’t know about the job: An X-ray for a dislocated shoulder might sound simple enough, but an X-ray technologist must consider the different angles of the shoulder the radiologist needs to see, depending on whether it’s a front dislocation or a back dislocation and if any tendons or ligaments were torn, and how the patient is able to position the injured shoulder to expose that angle.

“Medical imaging is part art, part science. The science is knowing your techniques, positioning, radiation safety and the physics of what you’re doing. The art is that each patient is different, and you need to be creative to get the images the radiologist needs.” — Trish Alley, director of imaging services at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS What they do: Medical technologists process and analyze laboratory results, and while they stay behind the scenes for most patients, their findings are the foundation of most diagnoses and subsequent treatments. “Anything you can imagine from the body — urine, blood, sputum, feces, tissue — we’ll analyze,” Assistant Administrator Stephanie Miller said. “While we have no patient contact, we get to know the patients really well through their samples.” Why they’re important: Many laboratory tests are automated now, as opposed to time-consuming manual tests. It’s the medical technologist’s job to ensure the tests are being conducted properly and to interpret the results. “Before testing the specimen, we have to do quality control. We have a ton of regulations we need to follow to make sure we’re getting quality results,” Manager of Laboratory Services Vaughn Fredieu said. From there, the results are analyzed and interpreted. Then the lab sends the results to the doctor, who uses them as a basis for patient treatment.

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Something you don’t know about the job: “We get a lot of things you wouldn’t expect,” Miller said. “If someone’s lost a foot for instance, we’ll get the whole foot for testing. We do all the tumor biopsies; we’ll get parts of organs, fingers, toes, extracted pacemakers or medical screws. Really, anything that can come from the body, we’ll test.”

“While we don’t work in direct contact with patients, the specimens in the lab are like our patients.” — Vaughn Fredieu, manager of laboratory services at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

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LIFE

Experts say everyone should have enough money saved in an account that’s quickly and easily accessed to cover at least three months’ worth of household expenses in case of an emergency or unexpected life event.

HOW MUCH SAVINGS DO YOU NEED TO RETIRE? BY SUZANNE M. ELLIS SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY

If you’re looking for a foolproof chart or hard, fast rules for retirement planning, you’re in luck: More of those are available on the Internet than you could ever use. The problem is, such generalized calculations don’t always provide accurate information for people who don’t fit into a nice, neat financial mold. The colorful pie charts and lists provide a guesstimate of how much money you will need to live comfortably during retirement. One common “rule” is you should plan to spend 70 to 80 percent of your preretirement salary to survive post-retirement. Unfortunately, those percentages can be too high — or worse yet, too low — for some people. That’s because they depend on assumptions about the expenses you’ll incur once you’ve stopped working. Many assume your mortgage is paid off and your kids have left the nest, which isn’t always the case. Some investment gurus also may presume you’re no longer socking money away for retirement or that you and your spouse are in perfect health and will stay that way. Obviously, those are rather broad assumptions. But there are many solid, adaptable tips suitable for just about anyone.

PLAN, PLAN, PLAN No matter where you are in your career, you should have a written financial plan that outlines where you stand and sets goals for investments, income, taxes, health care and your estate. A written plan can guide you throughout the year and help prevent emotional decisions. Financial advisers suggest the plan be reviewed at the start of each year, especially by those nearing retirement.

REVIEW YOUR CREDIT REPORT OFTEN

DELAY SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS

MAX OUT YOUR 401(K) AND OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS

Credit reports should be checked at least twice a year. Given the increasing rate of identity theft and fraud, it’s a good idea to know what’s on your credit report even if you aren’t getting ready to make a big purchase. The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows every consumer in the United States one free credit report a year from each of the three largest credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Visit annualcreditreport. com to request yours. The reports don’t include credit scores, but those are available for a nominal fee.

Though you can start collecting Social Security at age 62, your monthly benefits will be reduced permanently. If you can afford to do it, it’s best to wait until full retirement age to start claiming benefits. If you wait, your benefits will grow 8 percent a year until you reach age 70.

Even if you can’t afford to contribute the maximum to your 401(k), contribute something — at least enough to get your employer’s match if the company offers one. This not only helps you in retirement, it reduces your taxable income while you’re working. The same applies to IRA, 403(b) and 529 plans. Also, if possible, start saving early to get the most benefit from interest and appreciation. The more you can contribute today, the longer it has to grow.

HOW MUCH WILL I NEED IN RETIREMENT? That’s the key question — and there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The most important aspect of retirement planning is to be honest with yourself. Will your mortgage be paid off? Do you plan to build your dream home and travel? Or do you expect a simpler, and cheaper, lifestyle once your career is over? Take a realistic look at how you want to live in retirement and try to determine approximately how much that lifestyle will cost you. ■ Factor in current expenses that will change when you’re no longer going to work every day. Some costs likely will decrease (coffee, gas); others may increase. ■ Talk to friends and family members who have been retired for a few years. They can provide a wealth of information about what has gone right for them financially and what hasn’t.

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

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Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Punkin gets along with other pets, including dogs. He may take a little time to warm up to people, but earn his trust and he’ll soon welcome your affection. Adoption Fee: $80

Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua mix Description: Let Peewee’s spirited personality put a smile on your face. You can return the favor by spoiling him with treats and letting him sleep on your lap. Adoption Fee: $155

Age: 9-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Capone is full of personality. He’s terrific with cats and likes to kiss and snuggle with people. Adoption Fee: $20

Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Anatolian/Dutch shepherd mix Description: Cher is a 97-pound girl craving guidance. She needs someone patient who will help continue her socialization. Adoption Fee: $60

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Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Terrier mix Description: Bobo can be timid at first, but he warms up quickly. He’s obedient and walks well on a leash. He may need help becoming fully housebroken and learning commands. Adoption Fee: $200

Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Crockett is calm and mellow, but gets excited to meet new people who might give him an ear or chin scratch, and he can’t get enough attention. Adoption Fee: $80

Age: 3-5-year-old spayed females Breed: Lionhead mix Description: Empress and Tiara are petite girls bonded for life. Please help us find them a responsible, indoor-only, stable home where they can remain together forever. Adoption Fee: $40 for the pair

Age: 10-year-old neutered male Breed: Dachshund Description: Peanut acts like a robust youngster when he plays fetch. He is well-behaved, crate-trained and gets along with cats and dogs. Adoption Fee: $30

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Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: American fuzzy lop Description: If your preferred pet has two floppy ears, meet Ruby! Give her grass, exercise and socialization, and she’ll give you a lifetime of happiness. Adoption Fee: $25

Age: 11-month-old spayed female Breed: Pit bull terrier Description: Tiva is one playful pup. Exercise this social girl often, and she’ll mellow out for an evening of relaxation and cuddling. Adoption Fee: $105

Age: 8-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Rizzo is crate-trained and good with other dogs. He weighs just 6 pounds, so please take thorough safety precautions for him in your home and yard. Adoption Fee: $40

Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Lynx point Siamese Description: Marilee is a social youngster who loves to chat with you, listen to your answers and then talk some more. She is exceptional with people and other felines. Adoption Fee: $40

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ON THE NEVADA TRACK ATHLETES MAKING MARK Bishop Gorman High junior Vashti Cunningham, the daughter of NFL and UNLV great Randall Cunningham, is one of the nationâ€™s best high school high jumpers. Before her career is finished, she could become the best all-time. In 2014, she cleared 6 feet, 3 inches at a regional event for the third-best jump all-time nationally. The national record of 6-4 was set in 1993 and was equaled in 2009. Cunningham is believed to be a strong contender for the 2016 Olympic Games. This year, she has the nationâ€™s highest jump, regardless of age, at 6-2 1/2. In Nevada, her jump of 6-1 at the 2014 state meet is a record. Also, Green Valley High senior sprinter Ian Mack won the 100 meters in 10.44 seconds this month at the Arcadia Invitational. The time was the second-best nationally and the best on the West Coast, according to dyestat.com.

Centennial High School senior Dajour Braxton set the state record for the 3.1-mile run in November, crossing the finish line in 15 minutes, 34.2 seconds. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

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ther runners were keeping pace early in the state cross country meet last November, striving for a chance to beat Nevada’s best long-distance runner. But Centennial High senior Dajour Braxton wasn’t concerned with the competition. He doesn’t notice others. “I’m running for time, not just the win,” Braxton said. “If I stick to the pace, at the end of the race, I will have the kick to win.” His times speak for themselves. And that kick at the end, when Braxton appears fresh and takes his stride into another gear, is impressive. During the 3.1-mile state race, Braxton set the state record in 15 minutes, 34.2 seconds. He led by three seconds at the 2-mile mark but broke away for a more than 20-second victory. With his victory that morning at Sunset Park, he broke the course record — which he had set two weeks earlier. Braxton earned a full scholarship to run cross country and track at Louisiana State University. That’s a rarity among male athletes in Olympic sports, who typically receive only partial scholarships due to Title IX. Before he leaves Las Vegas, he has another time he’d like to break: running a sub-4-minute mile, believed to have been accomplished just five times by high school runners. In track’s 1,600 meters, which is about 10 yards shorter than a mile, Braxton posted the nation’s best time this year at 4:10.61 last month during the Las Vegas Track Classic, according to runnerspace.com. He also won the 800 meters in 1:53.31 and anchored Centennial’s 3,200-meter relay team that broke a meet record. “He wants to be one of the top 10 in the nation,” said Roy Sessions, Centennial’s track coach. “We look at the goal of being under 4 minutes. We train against the clock. We can’t train against anyone else.” Braxton’s training schedule sets him apart, Sessions says. Sure, he has plenty of talent. But without the extra work, Braxton would only be good, not nationally known. After two-hour daily practices at Centennial, Braxton typically spends another two hours in workouts focused on improving his core strength. “At the end of his freshman year, he was a bottom-ofthe-barrel kid,” Sessions said. “But he knew he wanted to be good. I told him, ‘It isn’t going to happen with just two hours of practice. It is going to take extra work. You are going to need to make a commitment.’ ” The extra practices have made a difference. In previous state cross country meets, Braxton took third. This year, he was the best runner. In the 1,600, he knocked 10 seconds off his second-place time from 2014. Centennial, which won team state championships in 2012 and 2013, has more than 50 athletes on its team. The Bulldogs again are favored to capture the title, which they lost amid controversy last year when a runner was disqualified in a decisive race. Braxton, the team’s leader, speaks in the Southern drawl he brought with him after living in New Orleans and Alabama. His coaches and fellow Bulldogs say he’s a great teammate — funny without drawing attention to himself and confident without being cocky or insulting to opponents. His teammates are among his biggest supporters in his quest to run the mile in less than 4 minutes (Centennial competes in national-caliber meets where the mile is run). “He’s not afraid of going after it,” said Brandan Harley, a Centennial senior sprinter. “He’s in a different category than the other runners.”

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Spin and Win Date: Sundays through April 26 Locations: Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Time: 4:15 p.m. Information: Ten players will get a chance to spin the wheel to win up to $5,000.

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THE SUNDAY APRIL 19- APRIL 25

EDITORIAL

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It’s time we empower people to make their own electricity

word we increasingly hear, as our world becomes more environmentally fragile, is “sustainability.” Do we have the know-how to appropriate our resources intelligently to protect the environment and allow us to get the most bang out of our buck? The challenge applies to food production, water usage, recycling, energy production and consumption and more. Sustainability is advanced by technology that gives us new ways to spread our resources further. Among those advances is our increasing ability to generate clean, renewable energy. Most of the efforts have been on the wholesale level — groves of towering wind turbines, geothermal plants that tap underground steam, a landscape of mirrors reflecting sunlight onto a receiver, creating heat to turn water into steam. Who among us hasn’t muttered that it would be nice if we could do that in our own backyard? We can, thanks to increasingly af-

fordable and efficient photovoltaic cells — solar panels that convert light into electricity. That relationship was discovered in 1839, and Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize in physics in 1921 for his studies of photoelectric effects. The space program embraced the technology, and by the 1970s, its benefits were gaining broad acceptance. The issue is: Who is able to tap those benefits? Big utilities are doing it, of course. NV Energy boasts that of all the power it distributes to customers, 16 percent is sun-generated. Homeowners also can plug into solar power, thanks to technology that has been miniaturized to allow homeowners to install photovoltaic systems. The relatively nascent rooftop solar industry is marketing this opportunity, which operates on a strategy known as net metering. It allows homeowners to generate power for their own use and get credit for supplying the rest to the grid. Such systems are in place in 44 states. This is an appropriate evolution in

the operation of our utilities — that we allowed NV Energy a monopoly but now are maturing with the ability to create our own electricity. It is fitting, too, because we also are ground zero in establishing an industrial-scale solar industry. Unfortunately, the state Legislature has limited to 3 percent the number of NV Energy customers who can plug into rooftop panels. That cap probably will be reached by year’s end. (Rooftop systems cost about $20,000 or can be leased without putting any money down, instead paying for electricity at a lower rate and compensating the solar companies with the power produced by the panels.) NV Energy complains that as some customers abandon the utility in favor of cheaper rooftop systems, other customers still will pay for the utility’s fixed infrastructure costs. NV Energy’s full retail rate — including recouping for fixed costs — is about 12 cents per kilowatt hour, while rooftop solar power has an average value of about 5 cents per kilowatt hour. The utility contends that customers

who turn to rooftop panels are being subsidized by NV Energy to the tune of about 7 cents per kilowatt hour. The solar industry rightfully dismisses that argument. Rooftop installations reduce the cost of transmission and the demand on other power generators. Besides, one industry executive says: Rather than whining about customers going off on their own and no longer paying for NV Energy’s fixed costs, the utility — whose rates include a profit margin— should find other ways to reduce operating costs. Nevada lawmakers are trying to avoid this fight with their silence. They need to engage. Nevadans sanctioned the utility’s monopoly, and now it’s time for us, living in sun-drenched Nevada, to have the right to small-scale power generation, some of which will enter the grid for everyone’s benefit. We embrace rooftop photovoltaic cells as the next step toward sustainability, NV Energy’s anxieties notwithstanding. They can be addressed. It’s time to declare power to the people.

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LIFE

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, APRIL 19

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AIDS Walk Las Vegas: Southern Nevada’s largest event to support the fight against HIV/AIDS. Children and pets are welcome. 8 a.m., $25+, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, afanlv.org. FEI World Cup Finals: The last day of the World Cup Finals features riders in the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final III. Noon, $200+, Thomas & Mack, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlvtickets.com. Jewish Genealogy Society meeting: This “Ask the Experts” program features panelists who will answer questions about genealogy. 1 p.m., Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., jgssn.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 20 Las Vegas 51s vs. Fresno Grizzlies: Minor league baseball. 7 p.m., $10-$25, Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, milb.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 21

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What does a master mixologist pour for himself at the end of a long day? For Francesco Lafranconi, it’s the Americano. “I can drink this when I wake up in the morning, in the afternoon, at night, I can drink it anytime,” Lafranconi said. Herbal, robust and invigorating, this cocktail definitely deserves a permanent spot in the lineup.

Speak Out and Balloon Release: Victims of sexual assault are invited to speak out about their attacks, with the goal of helping them feel empowered by sharing their stories with a supportive audience. 4-6 p.m., free, Rape Crisis Center, 801 S. Rancho Drive #2, 702-385-2153. Beers with Beers: Join Councilman Bob Beers for a beer, live music and a conversation about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Angel Park Golf Course Patio Bar, 100 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-229-2144. An Evening with Marie Lu: The New York Times best-selling author of the “Legend” series will discuss writing and her books. A book signing and reception will follow. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459. “Mary Poppins”: A play based on the books of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film. 7:30 p.m., $20$30, Summerlin Performing Arts Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle, signatureproductions.net.

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survivors and their families can receive support in this monthly group. 10-11:30 a.m., Valley Hospital, fourth floor, 620 Shadow Lane, 702-388-8441. *Also: 3-4 p.m. Thursday at Summerlin Hospital, Conference Room B, 657 N. Town Center Drive, 702-233-7061. Marina V in concert: Russianborn singer and songwriter Marina V performs in Russian and English and shares her story about living in the Soviet Union. 6 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3631. Revisiting Haiti and the Earthquake: Gina Athena Ulysse will analyze Haiti after the 2010 earthquake and examine how the nation and its people negotiate life. 7:30 p.m., free, UNLV, Barrick Museum, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.

comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, collectibles, contests and more. 3-8 p.m., $75-$85, Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, wizardworld.com. Flower Power bike ride: Enjoy a 3-mile family bike ride. All riders are encouraged to dress in flowery clothes and are required to wear helmets. There also will be a pre-ride bike safety check. 4:30 p.m., free, Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 702-229-1607. “Mr. Popper’s Penguins”: Appropriate for ages 7 and older, this musical is based on the 1938 children’s book written by Richard and Florence Atwater. 7 p.m., $5, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., artslasvegas.org. *Also: 7 p.m. Saturday and May 1-2; 2 p.m. Sunday and May 2-3.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 THURSDAY, APRIL 23 Friends of Parkinson’s Meet & Greet: Meet the board of advisors, community supporters, care partners and others. 5:30-8:30 p.m., free, Bahama Breeze, 375 Hughes Center Drive, 702-381-4141. “Marvel Universe Live”: Watch Spider-Man, the Avengers and villains come to life in an actionpacked arena extravaganza. 7 p.m., $20-plus, Thomas & Mack Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlvtickets.com. *Also: 7 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. Hidden Jewels of the Desert: Join biologist Laurie Simons as she explains what makes each National Wildlife Refuge in Southern Nevada unique. 7-8 p.m., free, UNLV Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-948-5906. Argentine Tango Milonga: Dance the tango to Latin music at Tivoli Village. 8-10 p.m., free, The Crepe, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-441-0719.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Wizard World Comic Con: Thousands of fans of all ages will celebrate pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay,

Grant a Gift Autism 5k Run for Hope & Fun Walk: Celebrate Autism Awareness Month and support families in Southern Nevada affected by autism. Activities include a resource fair, balloon artists, face painting, awards and entertainment. 7 a.m.-noon, prices vary, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, grantagiftaustismfoundation.org. Get Movin’ Walk: Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman will host a 1.71-mile walk, part of her healthy lifestyle initiative. 7:30 a.m., free, Kellogg Zaher Sports Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave., 702-229-2100. Master gardener class: Learn how to grow herbs in containers. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego, 702-257-5555. Fresh52 Farmers Market: Tivoli Village will host more than 50 vendors offering organic and sustainable seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, spices, sauces, nuts and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., tivolivillagelv.com. GreenFest Earth Day festival: Commemorate Earth Day and learn tips for living a sustainable lifestyle. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, greenfestlv.com. Boca Park art walk: Browse

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traditional folk music from Italy. 2 p.m., $10-$12, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340. Downtown Spaces anniversary: An all-ages event featuring live music, DJs, a photo booth, children’s activities, a food truck and more. 5-10 p.m., free, 1800 Industrial Road, dtspaces.com. Pints for Pits: A raffle, silent auction and more to benefit the nonprofit animal welfare group Incred-A-Bull. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. RSVP to events@ incredabull.org. 6-9 p.m., free, Pkwy Tavern, 9820 W. Flamingo Road, incredabull.org. New Vista Community Wine Walk: The first of four similar events, the Wine Walk will showcase a variety of food and wine throughout Town Square. Each walk will feature 20 wines for sampling. 7-10 p.m., $25-$30, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, winewalkv.com. Las Vegas Philharmonic Masterworks Series finale: The orchestra’s 2014-15 Masterworks Series closes with Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.” 7:30 p.m., $26-$96, Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., lvphil.org.

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Army veteran Cristina Alfonso-Zea, 29, served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and now works in information technology at a casino company. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

Getting veterans back to work Several programs available to help reintroduce military personnel to civilian life BY DANIELLE BIRKIN | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC

Cristina Alfonso-Zea was second-generation career military when she enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2008. ¶ She envisioned a profession with inherent job security. It was an aspiration that was derailed in 2010 near Baghdad when an IED attack left her with debilitating injuries to both hips. ¶ Unexpectedly thrust back into civilian life, HIRING VETERANS, CONTINUED ON PAGE 51

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Estimated number of jobs that will be created by the construction of Interstate 11, which will connect Las Vegas and Phoenix.

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$6B

Amount invested to date in clean energy projects in Nevada, according to Sen. Harry Reid.

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1.5

Number of years, according to Zillow, after which buying a home in Southern Nevada makes more financial sense than renting one.

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CONTENTS PUBLISHER Donn Jersey (donn.jersey@gmgvegas.com)

EDITORIAL

NOTEWORTHY STORIES

46 54 57 MEET: IMAGE EMPOWERING

Stephanie Ann Vahon is in the business of style. For nine years, she has worked as a consultant for individual and corporate clients. And now she’s started a program to train others to be certified image consultants. TALKING POINTS A day in the life of a self-employed mom, P47

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, P53 The List: Manufacturers, P56

HEALTH CARE HEADLINERS

The ninth edition of VEGAS INC’s Health Care Headliners introduces you to a few people who are making a difference in local health care. Among the categories are Emergency Services, Physician, Volunteer, Nursing and Lifetime Achievement. THE NOTES Giving, P44

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GOVERNOR LEAVES BEHIND POMPOMS WHILE CHEERING ON IKEA Gov. Brian Sandoval doesn’t usually shy away from showering real estate developers and projects with praise. He called a suburban Las Vegas housing development “historic,” said the Downtown Summerlin mall was a “destination like no other in the country” and declared Union Village, a long-delayed hospital and senior-housing development in Henderson, “one of the most promising and innovative projects this state has ever seen.” However, when furniture dealer IKEA broke ground in southwest Las Vegas this month, Sandoval ditched the usual giddiness and delivered more tempered remarks. Sporting a yellow tie with blue and white stripes — an homage to IKEA’s colors and Swedish background — Sandoval noted at the April 9 groundbreaking that construction was one of the hardest-hit industries during the recession and said putting crews “back to work with quality jobs is a great accomplishment.” IKEA, he added, is “a perfect fit into this community and in this state.” Many Las Vegans eagerly await the 351,000-square-foot superstore, slated to open in summer 2016. The company, with 366 stores in 47 countries, offers low-priced, self-assembly furniture, not to mention Swedish meatballs. Still, IKEA is a retailer. Most of its 300 employees here likely won’t get big paychecks. And selling and stocking furniture aren’t the advanced technical jobs Las Vegas sorely needs. Maybe the governor has realized that while new commerce should be celebrated, he shouldn’t always set off fireworks.

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The Henderson Police Officers’ Association donated $25,000 to the National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Fund to support the National Law Enforcement Museum being built in Washington, D.C. It will be the nation’s largest museum honoring America’s law enforcement officers. The Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation collected $4,120 from a SlotZilla Charity Challenge. The money will send young burn victims to camp in Northern Nevada. Twenty-five third graders at Reynaldo Martinez Elementary School will receive four-year college scholarships courtesy of the Rogers Foundation, the education-focused nonprofit group of the late Jim Rogers and his wife, Beverly. PT’s Entertainment Group had a fundraiser at its four Sean Patrick’s locations in honor of Madison “Maddy” Graves, founder and partner of Mad Matty’s Casino, GeeBee’s Bar & Grill, Kavanugh’s, Morrissey’s, Molly Malone’s and Sean Patrick’s Irish pubs. The taverns accepted donations for Keep Memory Alive and the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. About $10,000 was raised. Larry Ruvo of Southern Wine & Spirits and former classmate of Maddy, along with the Ruvo Family Foundation, matched the amount collected. Melissa Blynn is executive director, Mindy Tatti is development director and Julie BLYNN Sanders is program manager of Create A Change Now, which teaches at-risk students to plant, grow and cook fresh, healthy meals with the goal of preventing childhood obesity.

Jack Dailey elementary schools. The museum, with Spread the Word Nevada, also collected $500 in books for local elementary schools. Goodwill of Southern Nevada received a $200,000 Bank of America Charitable Foundation Neighborhood Builders grant to help about 225 veterans and family members find work in Southern Nevada. The Neighborhood Builders program is Bank of America’s signature philanthropic award that couples executive leadership training and grant money for high-performing nonprofits across the nation. Communities In Schools of Nevada received a $350,000 grant from Nevada Women’s Philanthropy to purchase 240 computers for six area high schools. The 14th annual food drive for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas netted more than 18,000 pounds of food and supplies and more than $13,000 from raffle ticket sales, donations and gift cards. The Las Vegas City Council awarded $25,000 in grants as part of the annual Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program, which awards up to $1,000 for youths to create and implement neighborhood service learning projects of their own design. Twenty-six youth groups won grants for murals, neighborhood cleanups, mentoring and other programs.

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Nacho Daddy gave 13-year-old wakeboarder Zoe Luquette SANDERS $1,000 to help fund her trip to Argentina to compete in the 2015 Pan-American Wakeboard Championships. Luquette, a student at St. Viator Catholic School, represented the U.S. Wakeboard Team at the worldwide competition and placed sixth in the girls division. Discovery Children’s Museum raised $1,600 in Scholastic book credits for Richard Rundle and

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The Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation received $10,000 from Ledcor Construction’s employee giving campaign. The donation will help go to the foundation’s NBCF’s after-school education and recreational programs.

Las Vegas firefighters donated $2,000 to Honor Flight of Southern Nevada during a presentation at the Veterans Memorial in Boulder City. The money came from proceeds from selling camouflage “Veterans Day” T-shirts. NV Energy and the NV Energy Foundation donated more than $5.1 million last year to support almost 500 nonprofits statewide. The contributions were funded by the company, not customers. Grants and sponsorships were given to 260 nonprofits in Southern Nevada, including the I Have A Dream Foundation, Communities in Schools Nevada, Red Rock Search and Rescue and Nevada Veterans Foundation. Tronox employees donated 20 units of blood to United Blood Services during a company blood drive. City National Bank and Barnes & Noble donated

Abel Edossa is the 2015 Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada Youth of the Year. The recognition comes with a $1,000 scholarship. Edossa is a senior at Rancho High School, where he is enrolled in the Medical Academy. He participates in Boys & Girls Club’s Keystone Club and works as a tutor for Andson Academics. He also participates in the National Honor Society, varsity tennis, and speech and debate. He is the son of Ethiopian parents who fled a civil war.

$40,000 in cash and books to Helen Jydstrup, Fredric W. Watson, Paradise and Jack Dailey elementary schools. The Bonanza High School Fire Science Academy received a digital fire training system worth more than $21,800 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The equipment creates reallife scenarios to help students train to respond to any fire. More than 300 young people involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada received shoes and apparel from Soles4Souls and FN Platform. The Engelstad Family Foundation renewed Catholic Charities’ grant request for 2015, awarding $2.25 million over the next two years for family, food, senior, immigration and shelter services. “Raiding the Rock Vault” raised $3,500 for the Cultural Arts Training Foundation at Rock and Rise, a special charity performance. The money supports programs that correspond to One Billion Rising, a global campaign to empower women. Smith’s Food & Drug Stores donated $3.4 million in cash and food to Nevada charitable groups in 2014. Local food banks received $2.1 million worth of food, the equivalent of more than 1 million meals. Three Square Food Bank received a grant from Microsoft Corp. through the company’s Technology for Good program. The in-kind gift of software and product licensing is worth $500,000. Three Square will use the products to streamline its warehouse inventory procedure, reducing operating expenses and freeing resources to provide additional meals.

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BY THE NUMBERS

300

Number of people IKEA expects to employ at its first Nevada store, scheduled to open next summer.

315,000

The planned square-footage of the IKEA store.

Jobs rooftop solar company Sunrun plans to add in Las Vegas this spring. Sunrun services more than 1,000 NV Energy customers in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Mesquite and Boulder City.

States, including Nevada, where Blue Bell ice cream was recalled after three deaths in Kansas were linked to bacteria in the company’s products.

Arrests to date of people accused of violating a ban on glass bottles and containers on the Strip. The measure was put into effect in September by the Clark County Commission.

$73 MILLION

Amount the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to invest to rehabilitate dams across the country.

30,319

Nevada jobs supported by goods exports in 2014, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

$205,000

Median sales price of single-family homes in Southern Nevada in March, up 5 percent from a year ago, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.

2,707

Number of single-family home resales in March, up 38 percent from February, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.

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Stephanie Ann Vehon owns Image Empowering and the Style Psychology Academy, a three-semester program that offers certification programs in personal styling and image consulting. (SCOTT BODEN/BODEN PHOTOGRAPHY)

Because like it or not, image matters Describe your business.

We offer certification programs in personal styling and image consulting. How has your business expanded?

IMAGE EMPOWERING Phone: 650-394-6243 Email: stephanie@imageempowering.com Website: stylepsychologyacademy.com Hours of operation: By appointment Owned/operated by: Stephanie Ann Vehon In business since: Image Empowering 2006, Style Psychology Academy 2015

I have been an image consultant in the United States and Canada since 2006. I started in Las Vegas. Within our first year, we were training in Canada. Within five years, we started working with major hotels. We started by working one on one with clients, but now we work with companies doing major overhauls. This year, we opened a training school, the Style Psychology Academy. What is the Style Psychology Academy curriculum based on?

Our first semester is dedicated to one’s own personal beauty and style. Students discover how their style affects their life. This is the psychology of style. The second semester is the technical part of style and image. We educate on fabric, cuts, patterns, styles, textures, colors, body types and personality types. This is how to build a wardrobe for people based on who they are, their personality type and what types of garments will best fit their body type and lifestyle. In the third semester, students receive the tools and education they need to build a thriving business. What does it mean to be an image consultant?

Personal image consultants help develop a person’s style to create success in business or personal relationships.

ple have about the way they look didn’t come from themselves. They were thoughts or ideas they picked up from someone around them. We help them see the truth of who they are.

How has your business changed over the years?

We continue to offer more services. When I first started, it was personal shopping and closet audits. Now we offer travel wardrobe planning, which is a huge stress relief for many, as well as wedding coordination. We also offer many online consultations, which before the age of technology, we did not do. Who are your customers?

Our women are typically between 30 and 55. These are usually women in transition, who are looking for a job, changing jobs, starting a new career, getting a divorce, looking for love or retiring. For men, our demographic is between 40 and 65, usually looking to advance their career or attract a lady. Our clients’ household income ranges from $50,000 to over $1 million. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?

The business professional pool here is smaller than most metropolitan cities. The challenge is giving them a professional look they will look good and be comfortable in when it’s 117 degrees outside. What is the best part about doing business here?

How do you help clients overcome image insecurities?

We have belief-releasing techniques. Many beliefs peo-

You can get East Coast, West Coast and European styles all in one city. The variety of our shopping is bar none.

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having children? Should I give it up to be a s I write this, I’ve just burned GUEST COLUMN: better wife and mother? Do men ever feel dinner. I do this often enough JENNIFER KILKENNY this way? that I have a saying: “It’s not Despite the inadequate feelings, everything burnt. It’s Cajun.” seems to come together. Our kids are happy I confess it’s not a healthy dinner — fish and healthy. We have an amazing marriage. Bills are paid. Sure, sticks and french fries. The ketchup is organic, though. Does laundry and dishes pile up, but they get done eventually. that make a difference? As I juggle everything and have it all, I might drop a few I’m a 33-year-old wife, mother, business owner and hot balls. I’ve learned to be OK with that. After all, it could be mess. I own a successful Internet marketing agency that supworse — I could be juggling chainsaws. ports my family, with some help from my husband’s GI Bill In talking with other women trying to “do it all,” I’ve (he’s a full-time college student) and Air Force Reserve unit learned: (which could deploy him at any moment). With so much to juggle, I sometimes feel like a clown with n Perfection doesn’t exist. Don’t approach life with an allbig shoes that keep tripping me, causing me to drop a ball or or-nothing attitude. two every day. Then the guilt sets in. n Spontaneity is for unattached 20-somethings. Schedule If I rocked my business that day, chances are I felt like a quality time with your family. neglectful mother. If I felt like Super Mom, I likely ignored n Connect with female entrepreneurs and working moms. my business and will have to work twice as hard the next day. Use those connections to network and make friends who I don’t remember the last time I had a night out with my husunderstand your lifestyle. band or when the house last was considered “clean.” n Embrace the chaos. The Earth will continue to spin Most business owners I know don’t have children; they while the house is a mess. The business will maintain dayaren’t married. This seems to allow them to achieve greater to-day operations if you cancel meetings. Your children still success in business. will love you if you miss a soccer game. Then there are mothers who may or may not work. They n Put the balls down and do something for yourself. seem so put together, and so do their kids. Why can’t I be like They’ll be waiting for you when you return. that? Jennifer Kilkenny is director of operations at Total Social SoShould I have worked to achieve business success before lutions and director of social media at Girls in Tech Las Vegas.

In a free market there should not be any caps. — catfishin On J.D. Morris’ vegasinc.com story “Former Las Vegas mayor discusses the future of gaming”: Jan is an insightful executive. Her instincts are finely tuned. I worked for Jan at Caesars and found her to be an inspiring leader. — UKTrojan69

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Construction begins on key link of future interstate BY CONOR SHINE STAFF WRITER

Federal, state and local officials gathered this month in Boulder City to celebrate the groundbreaking of a highway bypass project that one day will form a key part of Interstate 11, linking Las Vegas and Phoenix. Officials hailed the start of construction on the Boulder City bypass as a historic moment for Southern Nevada that will help boost the region’s economy and improve connectivity across the Southwest. “We’re starting something that’s going to impact generations to come,” said Larry Brown, Clark County commissioner and Regional Transportation Commission chairman. The 15-mile project is being built from Interstate 515 to U.S. 93, dipping south around Boulder City before connecting with the new Hoover Dam bypass bridge. It will allow trafGov. Brian Sandoval, center, speaks, during a groundbreaking ceremony for the fic to flow smoothly without going Interstate 11/Boulder City Bypass project. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF) through Boulder City, where several deficit for roads, bridges, dams (and) that pool of money has shrunk drastop lights and lower speed limits highways, and we’ve got to do somematically over the years due to an along the current route contribute to thing about that,” Sen. Harry Reid outdated funding model that relies congestion. said. “We’ve had a series of shorton gas tax revenues. When completed in 2018, the projterm extensions ... and it’s been a Congress has passed a series of ect is expected to shave at least 30 disaster. The departments of transshort-term fixes to keep the Highminutes off travel from the Hoover portation in Arizona and Nevada way Trust Fund solvent, but officials Dam bridge to Henderson, according can’t plan ahead when we extend the at the groundbreaking event said a to the RTC. transportation bill for six months.” long-term solution needs to be put Numerous roadblocks still lie Reid said the country was going to into place before a project like Interahead for the larger Interstate 11 have to come up with a new way to state 11 can be completed. project, most importantly securing pay for infrastructure projects that “I don’t want to rain on the pabillions of dollars in funding from reflects changes in how people travel rade totally, but this country is in the federal government. Past inand the prevalence of increasingly desperate shape for ways to pay for terstate projects have been paid for fuel-efficient vehicles. Congress will infrastructure. We have a $3 trillion using the Highway Trust Fund, but

need to take action, most likely in the form of a short-term fix, before the end of May to keep the Highway Trust Fund afloat. Even if Interstate 11 is funded, its corridor would take decades to complete. But once finished, it would be one of the most important infrastructure pieces in Southern Nevada’s history, positioning the region as a logistics hub while helping speed the flow of goods from Mexico to Phoenix to Las Vegas, and eventually from Reno on to Canada. Las Vegas and Phoenix are the two largest adjacent metropolitan areas in the country without an interstate between them. Despite the uncertain future of the larger project, officials were quick to emphasize the immediate local impact of beginning construction on the 15-mile bypass. “You’ve got to start somewhere,” Gov. Brian Sandoval said. “This is a major beginning in terms of building probably one of the biggest infrastructure projects we’ve seen in the southwest United States for some time.” The $318 million project is being built in two simultaneous phases. The Nevada Department of Transportation will be responsible for a 2.5-mile stretch of road from I-515 to U.S. 95 while the RTC will build 12.5 miles from U.S. 95 to U.S. 93 at the Hoover Dam bridge. The project will be funded using $291 million in federal money, $22 million generated by a recent increase in the county gas tax and $5 million in state funding.

Resort companies working to sever ties with NV Energy BY ELI SEGALL STAFF WRITER

Several Las Vegas resort companies and a prominent tech business are seeking approval to obtain their electricity outside of NV Energy, a move that poses questions about the potential impact on the utility’s remaining customers. Leading the effort are data storage trailblazer Switch, as well as Wynn Resorts, MGM Resorts International and Las Vegas Sands Corp. If successful, at least 15 resorts on the Strip and a data center in suburban Las Vegas no longer would be reliant on NV Energy for power.

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The companies are in varying stages of the regulatory approval process. The resorts’ filings with the state’s Public Utilities Commission are not yet public but were reported recently by journalist Jon Ralston. The resorts are waiting to submit applications that will become public within the next 30 days. Switch applied with the PUC last fall and is still awaiting approval. The effort likely will spark debate among lobbyists, politicians and business executives about the potential cost to NV Energy if some of its largest customers are no longer dependent on the utility’s power generation.

The companies still would be connected to NV Energy’s grid but would produce power via rooftop solar panels and other means. Switch indicated it would buy power from Exelon Generation Co. The companies are using a 2001 law as the vehicle for their push. It allows energy users who consume more than 1 megawatt of power a year to buy electricity on the open market. At the time the law passed, NV Energy said there were provisions in place to prevent a rate increase on consumers. Under the law, companies must pay NV Energy to disconnect from the

utility’s power supply. The money would make up for lost annual fees the companies pay. But the state attorney general’s Consumer Protection Bureau recently expressed concern that there still might be a cost burden on other NV Energy customers. NV Energy, the resorts and Switch declined to comment. Barrick Gold Corp. took advantage of the law in 2004 and built its own power plant near Reno. The PUC has denied multiple applications from Station Casinos, MGM and others to leave NV Energy’s power supply since the law passed.

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Bounce in home sales might signal listings at ‘more realistic prices’ BY ELI SEGALL STAFF WRITER

Despite a big jump in sales, Las Vegas used-home prices were flat month-tomonth, perhaps indicating that fewer sellers are overpricing, a report shows. The median sales price of singlefamily homes in Southern Nevada in March was $205,000, same as February but up 5 percent from a year ago, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors. Owners sold 2,707 single-family homes last month, up 38 percent from February and 7 percent year-overyear, the group found. GLVAR reports data from its listing service, which largely comprises previously owned homes. GLVAR President Keith Lynam said people should take “some caution” to see if the uptick in sales is an “aberration” or becomes a trend. Home sales

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Nazarian returns to SBE Entertainment BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER

Sam Nazarian, the businessman who was unable to secure a full gaming license for his role in SLS Las Vegas, is back at the helm of his Los Angeles-based hospitality and entertainment company. Nazarian stepped back from his role at SBE Entertainment, which operates the SLS, amid dramatic hearings before Nevada gaming regulators last year. But the company revealed recently that Nazarian rejoined SBE in March as chairman and CEO. “SBE is an important part of my life and our family’s legacy,” Nazarian said in a statement. “I’m eager to continue to build this company. We have some great projects in the pipeline and I’m eager to see them through to fruition.” The Nevada Gaming Commission gave Nazarian a limited gaming license in December that leaves him barred from participating in casino operations at SLS Las Vegas. Regulators were concerned about Nazarian’s past drug use and his connection to someone who allegedly extorted millions of dollars from him. Nazarian may still have the opportunity to receive a full gaming license for his involvement in SLS Las Vegas in the future. SBE has a large portfolio of other hotels, restaurants and nightlife spots, and is planning to expand into Mexico.

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Reid strives to add ban on online gaming to his legacy BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER

One of Sen. Harry Reid’s priorities in his remaining months in office is to outlaw online gaming. Asked in a radio interview this month about a proposed ban in Congress, Reid said “online gaming is not good for our country” but he thought online poker would be good for Nevada. If the House of Representatives were to pass the ban, Reid said, the Senate would “give it a good, hard try.” In the past, Reid has supported exempting online poker, which is legal in Nevada, from a broader online gaming ban. But in a recent interview on KNPR’s “State of Nevada” talk show, Reid wasn’t clear about whether he would try to carve out a poker exemption in the current bill, which is backed by Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson. “Well, we will see what the legislation does — we will see what the House

does,” Reid said when asked if he supported Adelson’s push for a complete ban. “But I think, for the state of Nevada, online gaming is REID not the direction we should go.” The Senate minority leader’s comments give momentum to a federal ban moving through the House, although much of the casino industry is fighting back. Meanwhile, some states are continuing to look at expanding online gaming. MOMENTUM AGAINST ONLINE GAMING IN CONGRESS The ban, proposed in legislation called the Restoration of America’s Wire Act, would essentially reverse a 2011 Department of Justice opinion that opened the door for legal online

gaming. The legislation also was introduced in the last Congress. This time around, with Republicans now in control of both chambers, the ban has made more progress. The version introduced in the House by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, picked up more co-sponsors than it did last year. And last month, some members of the House conducted a hearing on the legislation. With the support of Adelson, a major Republican donor, the bill has a powerful force behind it. Support from Reid, the Senate minority leader, could take it even further. “I think (Reid) hears Mr. Adelson’s position, and I think the fact that they share that position speaks volumes about where he is on the issue,” said Adelson ally Andy Abboud. But opponents of an online gaming ban have their own strong supporters, including casino giant Caesars Entertainment and the Poker Players Alliance. John Pappas, the executive director of the alliance, said he hoped Reid was still favorable toward online poker. “Sen. Reid has been a vocal supporter of Internet poker and the regulation of Internet poker, and I certainly hope that position has not changed,” Pappas said. “I think there’s clearly one casino interest in the state that opposes this, but Mr. Reid does have a lot of other casino interests and home-state employers that are very interested in seeing Internet poker be prosperous.” The three states with existing online gaming industries — Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware — aren’t the only ones that stand to be affected by the legislation. Pappas said states that allow some form of lottery activity online would also be affected, widening the scope of business interests that stand to be hurt by a ban. Given the political and logistical complications, Morgan Stanley said in a recent report that while the ban “could be gaining momentum,” it probably wouldn’t pass Congress, according to the Associated Press. “We believe a federal ban of online gaming is unlikely given legislators’ split views,” the firm said. “While the bill may advance out of committee, we believe it faces long odds of passing, especially without carve-outs for online lotteries and existing online gaming states.” MOMENTUM FOR ONLINE GAMING IN THE STATES In states where it’s legal, online gaming has not been much of an economic

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boon. At its peak, online poker brought in a little more than $1 million in Nevada last June, compared with the state’s overall gaming revenue that month of nearly $907 million. State gaming officials stopped reporting revenue for the game after Ultimate Poker, then one of Nevada’s three legal sites, shut down. In New Jersey — which isn’t limited to poker — the situation is better, but it’s still not a huge economic driver. There, online gaming brought in $10.4 million in February, compared with total monthly gaming revenue of $178.4 million. Morgan Stanley also slashed nearly in half its estimate of how large the nation’s online gaming market could become. It said the online gaming market could reach $2.7 billion by 2020, instead of the $5 billion it predicted earlier. In addition to moral arguments against online gaming, Abboud believes the unimpressive revenue figures support a ban that includes poker. “It is very clear from the performance in Nevada as well as New Jersey ... that online poker is not an economically viable market, and has not provided any true economic benefit,” he said. Nonetheless, online gaming has grown some — and may grow more — at the state level. This month, a network allowing gamblers in Nevada and Delaware to play online poker with each other went live. Gov. Brian Sandoval had nothing but praise for the development, proclaiming in a statement that Nevada and Delaware were “at the vanguard of Internet gaming.” “The gaming industry is evolving, and Nevada is evolving with it,” Sandoval said. Other states, notably California and Pennsylvania, have toyed with the idea of legalizing online gaming, which would help expand the nationwide market. It also could help the existing state markets if they were to pool players. Morgan Stanley’s report expects that online gaming won’t expand to any more states this year but anticipates that it will eventually become legal in California, Pennsylvania, New York and Illinois. While Congress — boosted by Reid — considers going in the opposite direction, Pappas said he didn’t think that would hold back state-level progress. “I think states actually would say, if the federal government is going to act, then maybe it’s appropriate for us to get out in front of that,” he said.

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250,000 veterans transition to civilian life each year Alfonso-Zea — who is from New York but moved to Southern Nevada about four years ago — was unprepared for the physical and emotional challenges she faced along with the lack of resources for transitioning veterans, particularly in finding a job. “It was very scary and frustrating,” said Alfonso-Zea, who was homeless temporarily and struggled with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and alcohol addiction. “I was unable to walk or find a job, and the hoops I had to jump through to get the right guidance made me feel like a circus animal.” Hope came in the form of Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s Veteran Integration Program (VIP), a veteranto-veteran peer-assistance initiative that provides participants and their families tools to transition from active duty to civilian life while advancing professionally and establishing financial stability. Launched in late 2012, VIP offers job training and placement, résumé-writing assistance, mock interviews, access to job fairs and tradeschool tuition. It also provides bus passes, gas cards, clothing vouchers and funds for work cards. VIP was the brainchild of Elizabeth McDaniels, Goodwill’s director of mission services, who recognized a gap in local services that needed to be bridged. “We started seeing an influx of veterans in our career center, and they had some barriers that were different from the general public, such as translating their federal résumés with military job descriptions to a one-page civilian résumé and also identifying and developing the transferable skills they learned in the military,” McDaniels said. Other issues included a stiff presentation learned from the formality of military culture and a sense of pride that sometimes came across as arrogance in interviews. Launched with a $350,000 grant from Nevada Women’s Philanthropy, the program recently received $200,000 from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. “VIP reflected the intersection of

BY THE NUMBERS* 22 million: Number of U.S. veterans n 2 million: Number of female U.S. veterans n 228,000: Number of Nevada veterans n

Source: Department of Veterans Affairs * As of Sept. 30

VETERAN UNEMPLOYMENT* 5.3 percent: Unemployment rate among all veterans n 6.7 percent: Unemployment rate among post-9/11 veterans n 5.5 percent: National unemployment rate n

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics * As of February

two critical issues: reintegrating veterans to our communities, and workforce development and job creation for Southern Nevadans,” Nevada Women’s Philanthropy President Kelly Cavanagh said. Since its inception, VIP has helped more than 500 local veterans find jobs, including Alfonso-Zea, who was at a professional impasse when she was referred to the program. Working with a counselor who also was a veteran — a key element of the program’s success — Alfonso-Zea obtained a scholarship for computer classes that prepared her to land a position in information technology with a local casino. “With all my hiccups, it took almost a full year, but I don’t think I would be here if not for the program and my counselor, Shawn Schwiesow, who worked day and night (on my behalf ),” said Alfonso-Zea, who was honored March 5 as VIP’s “Client of the Year.” U.S. Air Force veteran Dawn Douglas had a similar experience with VIP when she retired last year after 20 years of military service. Referred to the program by a mentor who also retired from the Air Force, Douglas began searching for employment even before relocating to Southern Nevada last year. “It was scary and stressful to transition from the military mindset to the civilian mindset, and I hit some stum-

bling blocks,” Douglas said. Now employed by a pharmaceutical company, Douglas appreciated the program’s veteran-to-veteran approach. “I can’t stress how awesome it is to have somebody who has been where you are helping you through the process because nobody can better relate,” she said. The Department of Defense estimates 250,000 veterans transition from military to civilian life each year. A 2014 poll of veterans by The Washington Post and Kaiser Family Foundation found half had difficulty adjusting, although their expectations for employment were optimistic. Sixty-six percent believed they had the education and skills to be competitive in the job market, 81 percent thought their military skills would translate well to the civilian market and 62 percent thought employers would see their military service as an advantage. “From day one, the military focuses on leadership, teamwork and work ethic,” McDaniels said, adding that veterans are accustomed to multitasking, working with a diverse population, following directions and meeting deadlines. “These qualities translate to any job, at any level of responsibility and are what employers tell us they are looking for when hiring new employees.” In Southern Nevada, many companies recognize the value veterans bring to the table. Station Casinos, for instance, has a long-standing tradition of military and veteran support. Last year, Station launched Operation Thank You, which includes an ongoing effort to hire servicemen and women. Of Station Casinos’ roughly 12,000 employees in Southern Nevada, a few thousand are veterans, including the general managers at both Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch Resort. “Since as far back as 2000, we’ve had a special place in our hearts for veterans and started looking into programs to hire them,” said Valerie Murzl, Station’s senior vice president of human resources. “Veterans bring a wealth of

RESOURCES FOR VETERANS n VetSuccess.org: Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the site allows veterans to post their résumés and employers to post job openings.

NVCareerCenter.org: The local outlet of the OneStop Career Center offers employment and training services for job-seekers.

VetJobs.com: Endorsed by multiple veteran-service organizations, this site offers a job board and monthly newsletter for veterans.

RecruitMilitary.com: A veteran-owned firm with a focus on education, training, veteran jobs, civilian careers and more.

H2H.jobs (Hero2Hired): Transitioning vets can create and post résumés and search for jobs with military-friendly companies.

VeteranJobsMission.com: A coalition of more than 180 U.S. companies committed to hiring veterans.

TAOnline.com (Transitional Assistance Online): A one-stop shop for transitioning armed service members and veterans.

MyNextMove.org/vets: A tool from the U.S. Department of Labor for transitioning veterans who are unsure about civilian careers.

CareerCommandPost. com: Connects active and veteran military members with civilian employers.

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Calendar of events TUESDAY, APRIL 21 The Nevada Chapter of RIMS educational meeting Time: 11 a.m. Cost: $27 for members and $30 for nonmembers with RSVP, $32 for members and $35 for nonmembers without RSVP Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit nevada.rims.org/home or email contact@nvrims.org Jeff Phillips of Pricewaterhouse Cooper will discuss cyber security strategies.

UNLV International Business honors luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $45 with RSVP, $55 at the door Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit unlv.edu/business

Location: Veil Event Pavilion at Silverton, 333 Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas Information: Email info@keystonenevada.com

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

Marc Tucker, a visiting distinguished fellow at the

Resource Advisory Council meeting

Harvard Graduate School of Education, will discuss

Time: 8 a.m. Cost: Free

how the United States could adopt strategies of

Location: BLM Southern Nevada District Office,

foreign education systems.

4701 N. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit blm.gov

Financial fraud and asset recovery panel Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 S. Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit turnaround.org/events/calendar Attendees can learn tips on how to minimize and avoid fraud in their businesses.

regional director for Latin America and the Carib-

Focus Las Vegas Time: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $499 for members of the Metro Chamber of Commerce; $699 for nonmembers Location: InNEVation Center, third floor, 6795 Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Contact Kimberly Bagdasarian at 702-586-3809

bean, will be the guest speaker.

This two-day program — the second day is

UNLV students and faculty whose research focuses on Latin America will be awarded funds from the Business Spanish Experience grant. Nathan Younge, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency’s

BLM Mojave-Southern Great Basin

The Resource Advisory Council will make recommendations to the BLM about public land management. Discussion items will include the Southern Nevada District Resource Management Plan, the Dry Lake Solar Energy Zone and Mitigation, and transmission and corridors.

The Associated General Contractors of Las Vegas quarterly membership luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $50 for members, $60 for nonmembers Location: SLS Vegas, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit agclv.org/events Sam Nicholson, president of Grand Canyon Development Partners, will present plans for the $373 million Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino.

April 29 — gives participants an insider’s look at

Chamber Connections Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: Membership costs $120 for six months Location: 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Information: Call Roya Khavari at 702-743-9354 or email chamberconnections@lvchamber.com Network with other business professionals at this monthly meeting.

Chamber Voices Toastmasters Time: 10:45 a.m.-noon Cost: Free for members and guests (membership costs $54 for six months) Location: 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100 Information: Call Deborah Makiri at 702-5863887 Improve your communication skills in your personal and professional life.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Construction Financial Management Association luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit cafe.cfma.org/allevents/upcomingevents Jeff Gartenberg of Automatic Data Processing will discuss how businesses can ensure they are in compliance with the Affordable Care Act.

Keystone annual luncheon Time: 12-1:30 p.m. Cost: $35

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the Las Vegas Valley and a crash course in the systems that shape Southern Nevada.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Conventions Services Association meeting Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

Location: Cabo Wabo Cantina at Planet Holly-

PRSA - Las Vegas Valley chapter Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 for members with RSVP by April 20, $25 for members, $25 for nonmembers with RSVP by April 20, $30 for nonmembers Location: The Sayers Club at SLS Vegas, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit prsalasvegas.com

wood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Appetizers will be served as guests network with

Time: 4-6 p.m. Cost: Free for restaurant opera-

public relations personnel and executives.

Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers Location: Gold Coast, 400 Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit lvacc.org

Information: Visit conventionservicesassociationlasvegas.org Joshua Jones of Hosts Las Vegas will be the guest speaker. Nevada Restaurant Association’s April Mix and Mingle tors, managers and chefs, $15 for NRA Allied members, $25 for nonmembers, $35 at the door Location: Mercadito at Red Rock Hotel, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Visit nvra.site-ym.com/events Restaurant operators, chefs, managers and vendors will be available to answer questions about the restaurant industry.

Dominic Ng, chairman and CEO of East West Bancorp and East West Bank, will be the guest speaker.

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

STOPfakes Roadshow Time: Registration begins 8:30 a.m. Cost: $50 Location: Desert Research Institute, 755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit stopfakes.gov/roadshows

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $199

Attendees can learn how best to protect their

and improving manufacturing equipment output

intellectual property.

and productivity while reducing breakdowns and

Nevada Industry Excellence Workshop Location: Desert Research Institute at 755 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit nevadaie.com Attendees can learn techniques for increasing

energy use.

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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 7 Allard Enterprises Inc. 4705 Largo Way Las Vegas, NV 89121 Attorney: Janet Trost at janettrostesq@aol.com Lighting Endeavors LLC P.O. Box 28751 Las Vegas, NV 89126 Attorney: Randy M. Creighton at randy@smallbusinessattorney. vegas The Putt Park LLC 501 S. Rancho Drive, Suite H-56 Las Vegas, NV 89106 Attorney: Janet Trost at janettrostesq@aol.com

CHAPTER 11 Pahrump 88 LLC 3455 Cliff Shadows Parkway, Suite 220 Las Vegas, NV 89129 Attorney: Randy M. Creighton at randy@smallbusinessattorney. vegas Rio Puerco Development LLC 12 Isleworth Drive Henderson, NV 89052 Attorney: Randy M. Creighton at randy@smallbusinessattorney. vegas

BID OPPORTUNITIES MONDAY, APRIL 20 3 p.m. Outpatient substance abuse counseling Clark County, 603387 Sherry Wimmer at sherryw@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Mental health counseling Clark County, 603388 Sherry Wimmer at sherryw@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Residential substance abuse treatment Clark County, 603389 Sherry Wimmer at sherryw@ clarkcountynv.gov

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 2 p.m. Four-wheel drive tractor State of Nevada, 8316 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov

THURSDAY, APRIL 23 2:15 p.m. Desert Breeze Recreation Center exterior and interior painting Clark County, 603613 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

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2:15 p.m. Government Center sanitary sewer improvements Clark County, 603632 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:30 p.m. 60,000 GVW truck tandem axle with flatbed body and crane State of Nevada, 8318 Heather Moon at hmoon@admin. nv.gov 2:30 p.m. Paper towels and facial tissues State of Nevada, 8313 Nancy Feser at nfeser@admin. nv.gov 3 p.m. Current production model hydraulic lift utility trailers Clark County, 603662 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 3 p.m. Current production model 1-ton long bed pickup Clark County, 603663 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Independent verification and validation services - Blitz System Clark County, 603637 Jim Haining at jhaining@clarkcountynv.gov

BROKERED TRANSACTIONS SALES $5,250,000 for 5 acres, industrial Address: 1841 E. Craig Road, Las Vegas 89030 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Craig Road LLC Buyer agent: Greg Pancirov and Mike DeLew of Colliers International $1,991,000 for 26,700 square feet, industrial Address: 2313 Mendenhall Drive, North Las Vegas 89081 Seller: Sutta & Sutta LLC Seller agent: Mark Kincaid of Forever 99 Realty Buyer: Herrick Family LLC Buyer agent: Neil Sorkin and Leo Biedermann of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce $1,400,000 for 6,331 square feet, office Address: 2900 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson 89052 Seller: Stepping Stone Ventures LLC Seller agent: Bob Hawkins and Dan

Palmeri of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce Buyer: Savant Investment Partners Buyer agent: N/A $925,000 for 3,612 square feet, industrial Address: 3225 E. Post Road, Las Vegas 89120 Seller: NFP Blunt LLC Seller agent: Christopher LoBello Buyer: McBeath Holdings LLC Series â€œOOâ€? Buyer agent: Greg Pancirov and Mike DeLew of Colliers International $780,000 for 2,008 square feet, retail Address: 6125 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas 89146 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Dustin R. Alvino of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Dustin R. Alvino of Marcus & Millichap $415,000 for 5,400 square feet, industrial Address: 410 Mark Leany Drive, Henderson 89011 Seller: M&R Leasing LLC Seller agent: Jack Holler Commercial Real Estate Buyer: No Sweat Mechanical LLC Buyer agent: Jarrad Katz and Galit Kimerling of MDL Group $110,000 for 0.32 acres, industrial Address: Southeast corner of Mitchell Street and McGuire Street, North Las Vegas 89081 Seller: Ike Gaming Inc. Seller agent: Jim Hill of ROI Commercial Buyer: Mega Pallets Inc. Buyer agent: Jim Hill of ROI Commercial

LEASES $527,500 for 25,550 square feet, industrial for 39 months 3575 Post Road, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: Classic Car Holdings LLC Landlord agent: Joe Leavitt and Chris Lexis of Avison Young Tenant: Forte Specialty Contractors LLC Tenant agent: Brian Riffel of Colliers International $497,000 for 2,500 square feet, retail for 96 months 6090 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: 7-Eleven Inc. Landlord agent: Liz Clare and Jackie Young of Avison Young Tenant: Jonathan Pluvinet Tenant agent: Ryan Hogge $314,500 for 3,408 square feet, retail for 63 months 8060 Blue Diamond Road, Suites 110-130, Las Vegas 89178

Re Landlord: Sunstone Diamond LLC Landlord agent: Mike Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: Just Jill Tenant agent: Alexia Crowley of Avison Young $310,636 for 8,642 square feet, industrial for 63 months 3595 E. Patrick Lane, Suite 900, Las Vegas 89120 Landlord: KTR LVIV LLC Landlord agent: Spencer Pinter of Colliers International Tenant: Pacific Parts Warehouse Tenant agent: James Griffis of MDL Group $172,800 for 4,500 square feet, industrial for 60 months 6658 Boulder Highway, Suites 1 and 2, Las Vegas 89122 Landlord: El Vuelo LP Landlord agent: Joe Spoletini of RE/MAX Commercial Sky Mesa Tenant: Delta Auto Care LLC Tenant agent: Marty Martell of MDL Group $144,980 for 9,837 square feet, office/warehouse for 36 months 3828 Civic Center Drive, Suite 115, North Las Vegas 89030 Landlord: Civic Center Properties LLC Landlord agent: Jarrad Katz and Galit Kimerling of MDL Group Tenant: MVP Trans Inc. Tenant agent: Ron Mendicino of Mendicino Commercial Realty Inc. $142,856 for 1,220 square feet, retail for 60 months 1700 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 103, Las Vegas 89128 Landlord: New Deal-Seabreeze LLC Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial Tenant: AIS Insurance Services Inc. Tenant agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial $126,720 for 2,560 square feet, retail for 60 months 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suites 3, 4 and 5, Las Vegas 89146 Landlord: Rainbow Express Center LLC Landlord agent: Neil Dela Cruz and Hillary Steinberg of MDL Group Tenant: Hearts Alive Village Tenant agent: Did not disclose

BUSINESS LICENSES Kelly Rife Business type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: James Scott KN Auto Glass Business type: Trucking - service vehicle Address: 4470 Vegas Valley Drive, Las Vegas

Owner: Ken Yosef Nissan Kory Sagers Business type: Solicitors and peddlers Address: 285 Wharf Landing St., Henderson Owner: Kory Sagers Lance Lavigne Business type: Real estate sales Address: 8330 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Lance Lavigne

BUILDING PERMITS $426,360, tenant improvement 2010 Goldring Ave., Suite 306, Las Vegas D.C. Building Group LLC $391,955, wall and/or fence 397 Fox Hills Drive, Las Vegas Desert Plastering LLC $325,000, tenant improvement 905 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1775, Las Vegas Lakeview Construction Inc. $317,279, residential-new 9631 Porcupine Hills Court, Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $317,279, residential-new 9630 Widgeon Court, Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $317,279, residential-new 9631 Widgeon Court, Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $317,279, residential-new 7040 Royal Antelope St., Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $310,950, office warehouseimprovements 509 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Sunset Pointe Group LLC $237,000, retail sales 5739 E. Russell Road, Henderson AOSW LLC $231,837, residential-complete model 2924 Richmar Ave., Henderson Sandmark Holdings LLC $230,672, residential-complete model 389 Cactus Stream Court, Henderson Century Communities Nevada LLC $227,663, residential-new 6540 Claystone Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $226,000, tenant improvement 6905 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 170, Las Vegas Nevada Filter Service

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Records and Transactions $225,000, tenant improvement 2246 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Builders Customer Service Admin $206,897, residential-new 6533 Claystone Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $205,197, residential-new 6536 Claystone Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $200,623, residential-new 9621 Porcupine Hills Court, Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $194,684, residential-complete model 2940 Richmar Ave., Henderson Magnum Contracting LLP $189,084, residential-complete model 12 Inverbeg St., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $185,647, residential-new 12213 Nasino Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $175,008, residential-new 3264 Grayson Lake Court, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $169,621, residential-complete model 726 Gulf Pearl Drive, Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $167,685, residential-new 12241 Nasino Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $167,685, residential-new 332 Evante St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $165,241, residential-complete model 742 Coral Dunes St., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $163,189, residential-complete model 1125 Buckhorn Cove St., Henderson Beazer Home Holdings Corp. $162,302, residential-complete model 1901 Galleria Spada St., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $160,416, residential-complete model 216 Inverbeg St., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $154,866, residential-new 7299 Durango Park St., Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $153,054, residential-new 3913 Celebration Cove St., North Las Vegas

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Richmond American Homes of Nevada $149,699, residential-new 486 Port Reggio St., Las Vegas K.B. Home Nevada Inc. $148,827, residential-complete model 1985 Galleria Spada St., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $148,000, mechanical 700 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas Gibson Air Conditioning Company $147,148, residential-new 1004 Peaceful Glen Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $145,500, residential-complete model 828 Loch Katrine Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $143,061, residential-complete model 746 Coral Dunes St., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $143,005, residential-complete model 2656 Soda Butte Court, Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $142,483, residential-new 6709 Bristle Falls St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $141,198, residential-new 7295 Durango Park St., Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $140,614, residential-new 6537 Claystone Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $140,580, residential-new 6532 Claystone Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $140,291, residential-new 6529 Claystone Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $140,288, residential-complete model 734 Coral Dunes St., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $137,445, wall and/or fence 9724 W. Deer Springs Way, Las Vegas Frehner Masonry Inc. $137,294, residential-complete model 888 Lynne Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $137,000, tenant improvement 3280 N. Cimarron Road, Las Vegas F.E.I. Construction

$135,162, disaster 5916 Cancun Ave., Las Vegas Kalb Industries of Nevada Ltd. $134,743, residential-complete model 738 Coral Dunes St. , Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $134,743, residential-complete model 750 Coral Dunes St., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $134,440, residential-new 3261 Grayson Lake Court, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $134,440, residential-new 3257 Grayson Lake Court, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $132,764, residential-new 3613 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $121,000, pool and/or spa 8303 Nebula Cloud Ave., Las Vegas Edgewater Custom Pools $120,000, tenant improvement 2365 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Buffalo Builders Inc. $119,217, residential-complete model 743 Coral Dunes St., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $109,236, residential-complete model 739 Coral Dunes St., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $107,553, residential-new 1008 Peaceful Glen Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $107,553, residential-new 1009 Peaceful Glen Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $107,553, residential-new 1013 Peaceful Glen Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $106,108, building-renewal 4365 Shady River Ave., North Las Vegas Bobby Williamson

$103,232, residential-new 12229 Terrace Verde Ave., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $102,527, residential-complete model 3132 Biccari Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $102,527, residential-complete model 714 Gulf Pearl Drive, Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $102,134, residential-new 3260 Grayson Lake Court, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $100,742, residential-new 3632 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $100,742, residential-new 3616 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $100,444, residential-new 5856 Brown Tree Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Home Holdings Corp. $100,364, residential-complete model 1037 Via Gandalfi, Henderson Century Communities Nevada LLC $99,839, tenant improvement 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 125, Las Vegas PJ Becker & Sons Construction $89,759, tenant improvement 500 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Beacon Southwest LLC $89,759, tenant improvement 501 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 105, Las Vegas Beacon Southwest LLC $86,391, residential-complete model 587 Via Fulvia, Henderson Century Communities Nevada LLC $77,840, pool and/or spa 5555 Mello Ave., Las Vegas Poolscapes LLC $74,594, electrical 5204 Hackberry Hill Ave., Las Vegas SolarCity Corporation

$106,108, building-renewal 6205 Silver Bank St., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.

$73,500, commercial-remodel 10608 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson Horizon Properties LLC

$106,108, residential-new 4369 Shady River Ave., North Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.

$72,000, commercial-remodel 1051 Olsen St., Suite 3511, Henderson Wallin Construction LLC

$65,000, tenant improvement 1134 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas C.R. Construction LLC $55,000, tenant improvement 1000 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Charger Construction LLC $54,970, electrical 1415 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Murphy Electric $52,000, commercial-repairs/ upgrade 5801 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas East Bay Construction $50,412, electrical 10665 Silver Pyramid Court, Las Vegas SolarCity Corporation $50,000, tenant improvement 5000 Alta Drive, Las Vegas American Southwest Electric $48,682, electrical 2909 N. Michael Way, Las Vegas SolarCity Corporation $48,682, electrical 2240 Oasis Palm Court, Las Vegas SolarCity Corporation

CONVENTIONS AFCOM Data Center - Global Conference 2015 Location: Mirage Dates: April 19-23 Expected attendance: 1,500 CinemaCon 2015 Location: Caesars Palace Dates: April 20-23 Expected attendance: 6,000 National Association of Tobacco Outlets Inc. - NATO 2015 Annual Tradeshow Location: Paris Dates: April 21-23 Expected attendance: 1,200 The Car Wash Show 2015 Location: Las Vegas Convention Center Dates: April 23-25 Expected attendance: 5,800 Bick International - Coin, Currency, Jewelry & Stamp Expo Location: Orleans Dates: April 24-26 Expected attendance: 1,000 Wizard World - Las Vegas Comic Con Location: Las Vegas Convention Center Dates: April 24-26 Expected attendance: 1,500 To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.

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The List

CATEGORY: MANUFACTURERS (RANKED BY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AS OF FEB. 28)

Company

Established

Employees Products

Top executive

Scientific Games 6650 S. El Camino Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-532-7700 • scientificgames.com

1989

1,200

Slot machines, table game products, iGaming and mobile solutions, casino management systems, lottery systems and solutions

Gavin Isaacs, president, CEO

International Game Technology 6355 S. Buffalo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-669-7777 • igt.com

1981

800

Gaming machines, networking services, equipment sales

Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO North America Gaming and Interactive and DoubleDown

Aristocrat Technologies 7230 Amigo St. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-270-1000 • aristocrat-us.com

1963

600

Slot machines, casino management systems, virtual casinos, mobile game apps

Maureen Sweeny, chief commercial officer

Konami Gaming Inc. 585 Konami Circle Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-616-1400 • konamigaming.com

2000

400

Casino slot machines, management systems and technology

Steve Sutherland, chief operating officer

GCA 7250 S. Tenaya Way, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 1-800-833-7110 • gcainc.com

Did not disclose

400

Ram Chary, CEO ATMs, jackpot kiosks, compliance and efficiency software, video and mechanical reel-spinning gaming content

Creel Printing Co. 6330 W. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-735-8161 • creelprinting.com

1953

375

Publications, catalogs, direct mail, newspapers, digital and on-demand printing, direct mail, commercial prints

Allan Creel, CEO

Yesco LLC 5119 S. Cameron St. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-876-8080 • yesco.com/lasvegas

1945

371

Electrical and electronic signs

Wes Van Dyke, vice president region manager

Eagle Promotions 4575 W. Post Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-388-7100 • theeagledesigngroup.com

2001

180

Promotional products and retail apparel

Sean Ono and Mario Stadtlander, owners

Bon Breads Baking Co. Inc. 4690 W. Teco Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-380-1080 • bonbreads.com

1999

150

Artisan breads

Carlos Pereira, master baker

Spacecraft Components Corp. 3040 Clayton St. North Las Vegas, NV 89032 702-851-7600 • spacecraft.com

1963

130

Electrical connectors for industrial and military use

Craig Wiseman, president

JCM Global 925 E. Pilot Road Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-651-0000 • jcmglobal.com

1990

120

Bill validators, peripheral currency transaction equipment

Aki Isoi, president

Tronox 560 W. Lake Mead Parkway Henderson, NV 89015 702-651-2200 • tronox.com

1945

105

Electrolytic products

Rick Stater, Henderson plant manager

Majesty Bakeries 5230 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-795-9130 • majestybakeries.com

2000

Breads, cakes, desserts, pastries

Tasi Autele, CEO

Interblock 711 E. Pilot Road Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-260-1384 • interblockgaming.com

2002

Electronic table games and equipment

John Connelly, CEO

Real Water 3208 W. Desert Inn Road Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-310-5437 • drinkrealwater.com

2007

Premium alkalized bottled water

Brent Jones, owner, president

SCP Manufacturing 3040 Clayton St. North Las Vegas, NV 89032 702-851-7600

2010

Machine shop

Craig Wiseman, president

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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—FROM THE EDITOR—

elcome to our ninth edition of Health Care Headliners. It’s our chance to

—THE HONOREES—

Lifetime Achievement Charles Perry

introduce you to a few people who

are making a big difference in local health care. The names came from nominations that we accepted on vegasinc.

Manager/Administrator Kimball Anderson

com and resulted in bringing to us some truly outstanding people who have helped hundreds, if not thousands, of our friends and neighbors.

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If you find yourself in the Level-1

Dr. John Anson

trauma center at UMC, it’s probably Cancer

Physician

not for a bake sale. Katie Ryan, our honoree in the Emergency Services category, works there, proudly coming up with solutions that save precious seconds when lives are on the line.

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Nursing Joyce Malaskovitz

John Anson, a neurosurgeon with the Spine and Brain Institute and our honoree in the Physician category, is saving lives outside of the operating room by helping Metro’s Search and Rescue team in his off hours. He gives more than 150 volunteer hours in any given year as a member of their tactical medical team, sometimes going straight from

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surgery to the site of a rescue. In the Volunteer category, we opted to honor approximately 350 people. They represent the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, which is challenging legislators to provide greater public access to care, funding, prevention and detection programs.

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Our honoree in the Nursing category, Joyce Malaskovitz, is helping fight diabetes, which affects 9.3 percent of the American population. It’s a tough number to think about because diabetes is preventable. Nursing home advocate Charles Perry’s attention is devoted to post-acute medical care, something many people don’t think about

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Innovation Dr. Dhiraj Narula

until later in life. Thanks to his tireless efforts, the golden years of some of Southern Nevada’s population are a little bit better, making him an easy choice for our Lifetime Achievement honor. There are more people being honored in these pages. I hope you’ll

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Emergency Services Katie Ryan

to our sponsors: Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, Roseman University and UMC, as well as Century Link and Desert Radiologists; we appreciate your support and important role in the health care industry.

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n behalf of our entire family at UMC, congratulations to all of the Health Care Headliner honorees! UMC Director of Emergency Services Katie Ryan is honored this year as a Health Care Headliner. Katie represents her entire medical team’s efforts as she leads the way in combining expert emergency clinical treatment with compassionate bedside care. Katie is a reflection of the UMC commitment to wholeheartedly care for those who come to us in their greatest time of need. At UMC, we are home to the highest level of care in the state with Nevada’s only Level I trauma center and only designated pediatric trauma center, as well as the Silver State’s only burn care center, Center for Transplantation and Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC. UMC’s award-winning cardiology and stroke cen-

Our commitment to quality care s a proud sponsor of VEGAS INC’s 2015 Health Care Headliners doesn’t stop there. We continue to look event, Comprehensive Cancer for new ways to further expand our exCenters of Nevada (CCCN) would like pertise and seamless flow of patient to congratulate this year’s outstanding care. An example of this our new pulmohonorees. At CCCN, we embrace the op- nary division, offering more services to portunity to join forces with profession- patients with lung and bronchus cancer als across the health care spectrum, such – the leading cause of cancer deaths in as all of the honorees, to strengthen the Nevada. Additionally, we plan to offer overall medical community in Southern lung cancer screenings for people at high risk of developing lung cancer. We Nevada. For more than 35 years, CCCN has are proud to witness and collaborate been a true advocate for quality cancer with other medical professionals, orgacare. Today, we offer 11 treatment cen- nizations and research institutions durters and offices throughout Southern ing such an invigorating time for health Nevada focused on medical oncology, care in Southern Nevada. Many of our hematology, radiation oncology, breast community’s headlines are focused on surgery and clinical research. In June, the positive initiatives and innovations we will add a new pulmonary division stemming from our confines, from growto our multidisciplinary practice, adding ing research programs and enhancing more services for our patients. Over the medical tourism to establishing new years, the practice has been dedicated medical schools and expanding graduto developing one of the largest clinical ate medical education. Together, we can keep this positive research programs in the state. CCCN offers 170 Phase I, Phase II and Phase III momentum going and ultimately make studies each year and has helped devel- Southern Nevada an even better (and op 54 FDA-approved cancer therapies, healthier) place to call home. To all of the Headliners, congratulaaccounting for nearly one-third of all approved cancer therapies to date. For tions and thank you for your selfless and the most groundbreaking cancer treat- compassionate efforts in our community. ments and therapies available, patients across the country turn to CCCN for ac- James Kilber, MBA Executive Director cess to research.

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ter provides a tremendous caliber of care when seconds — and mere heartbeats — can make a lifesaving difference. And UMC offers the most advanced surgical suites in Nevada, with robotic and diagnostic technology that is exclusive to UMC, giving patients the best possible outcomes. With all of our unique services and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s our people who truly set us apart from the rest. Hundred of thousands of patients have come through our doors with unimaginable injuries and illnesses and are now back to their lives and families because of our people — like Katie — who have dedicated their lives to making a difference for others! Mason VanHouweling UMC CEO

n behalf of Roseman University of Health Sciences, we are honored to sponsor and recognize the 2015 VEGAS INC Health Care Headliners. Congratulations to the outstanding individuals who are being awarded for their contributions to improving the quality and delivery of health care in Southern Nevada. Roseman University aspires to transform health care education, advance care and touch lives. Since our founding in Henderson in 1999, Roseman University has been committed to educating a new generation of health care leaders in the areas of pharmacy, nursing, dental medicine and health care business. Our more than 2,500 graduates are highly skilled, compassionate professionals who have contributed to enhancing the quality of life in our state, the surrounding region and across the nation. We are very proud of our Roseman University alumni for their accomplishments. We are also proud of our institution’s impact on the economic vitality of our region. Over the past 15 years, the university’s total capital investment in Nevada exceeds $97 million and we have brought more than $650 million

in revenues to Nevada while promoting its health care capacity. As a nonprofit, we have accomplished this without taxpayer support. Today, our campuses in Henderson and Summerlin employ more than 250 faculty and staff in Southern Nevada with annual payroll and benefits exceeding $29 million. Looking into the future, Roseman University is reaffirming our commitment to Southern Nevada through the development of an MD-granting (allopathic) college of medicine. Housed at our 327,000 square-foot Summerlin campus, the college of medicine is progressing through the accreditation process with the goal of enrolling its first class of 60 medical students in 2017. The university and college of medicine are also working in collaboration with education and health care partners in the community to expand graduate medical education opportunities in the region with the goal of retaining more doctors to meet health care needs of our communities.

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Charles Perry

MANAGER/ADMINISTRA-

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Founder

NVHCA Perry Foundation

he contributions of Charles Perry to improving health care — in particular, post-acute health care in Nevada — are numerous. Perry has lived a life dedicated to health care and Nevada. He has been closely involved with the long-term care profession in Nevada since 1975 when he came to Las Vegas as a founding partner of Quality Care Inc. to oversee operations at the Vegas Valley Convalescent Hospital from 1975 to 1984. He served as president of the Nevada Health Care Association (NVHCA) from 1976 to 1978 and went on to chair the association’s government affairs committee. In 1982, Perry was elected to the Nevada Assembly and served in the 1983 regular session and the 1984 special session. A year later, he and his association built the Henderson Convalescent Hospital. Perry once again served as president of the NVHCA from 1988 to 1992. In 1991, he opened a major addition to the Henderson Convalescent Hospital. He continued his work in dedication to post-acute health care in the state, serving yet again as president and chief legislative liaison of the NVHCA from 2000 through 2012. In 2012, Perry founded what was later named the Perry Foundation in order to promote post-acute health care in Nevada. He currently is chairman of the board. The foundation works with the post-acute care community to build integrity, efficiency, and service excellence for Nevada’s post-acute care consumers and providers. This is achieved through community awareness and donor support. In 2013, the foundation integrated educational offerings for caregivers in the assisted living and residential facilities for groups and communities. Last year, it launched an e-learning platform that includes live webinars and a webinar-ondemand format to give caregivers another choice for their educational delivery. All courses are approved for continuing education units by numerous licensing boards, depending on the course offered. “Looking back over my career… I have always tried to hold up our part of the health care delivery system as a profession, and not simply a means to make a living,” Perry said. “Essentially, being in health care is all that I have ever done. This is what I do. I am proud to have had the opportunity to be in the business. I have never thought about doing anything else. I like what I do and I like what I’ve had the opportunity to do over the years.”

Perry considers one of his great accomplishments “becoming pretty much the face, if you will, of the profession. I was one of the first in the state to get involved in lobbying activity for the post-acute community. For years and years, when I would go to the legislature, people might ask who I was, and no one would know. But if you asked about ‘the nursing home guy,’ everyone knew who you were talking about.” Characteristically, Perry is looking squarely ahead. “The big goal I have moving forward is continuing to promote the work of the Perry Foundation in providing world-class, evidence-based programs to improve the level of care in this profession. We have got to continue to raise the bar on the level of services we provide to those who are receiving care.” Perry says he has always believed, and continues to believe, that “the care people receive and the health care services we provide are sorely needed. They have inherent value and worth, and we need to deliver the absolute best that we can.” His personal life “has always revolved around my business identity. I have identified myself in both my personal and professional life based on my commitment to and support of delivering this care. All day, every day of my life since 1967, I am totally committed to this profession.” By being a part of his profession, he said, “you can take some satisfaction in the fact that you helped make someone’s life a little bit better that day, better than it would have been otherwise.” — Howard Riell

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Essentially, being in health care is all that I have ever done. This is what I do. I am proud to have had the

opportunity to be in the business. I have never thought about doing anything else. I like what I do and I like

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M A N A G E R / A D M I N I S T R AT O R

Kimball Anderson CEO

Southern Hills Hospital

“When I first got here they said this is where the hospitals are empty and the hotels are full,” he said. “This was the opportunity I chose and I have no regrets.”

y all accounts, Kimball Anderson sory council that invited patients back afinherited a headache when he be- ter they were discharged to tell the team came Southern Hills Hospital CEO where care excelled and what needed in December 2009. But he had been a work. He also created a cultural compechief operations officer at two Utah hospi- tence committee that worked to ensure cultural and community sensitivity toward tals and was ready for the CEO test. Southern Hills was relatively new, the area’s population. He learned about the area’s senior opening in 2004, but it had gone through three CEOs before Anderson arrived and population and also began to grow services around those needs. One of them was the fledgling enterprise was struggling. “There was a lot of turnover in a short to bring greater access to Southern Hills’ time, but I saw the opportunity and the orthopedic specialists and surgeons. He potential. We had a beautiful facility and a added 25 orthopedic beds and a 14-bed good staff and I wanted to help Southern psychiatric unit. He is now adding another 46-bed orHills reach that potential,” he said. For the first six months, Anderson did thopedic and spine unit that will be exa lot of listening. He evaluated the hospital pandable to serve ICU patients and will inand community needs. He held town hall clude dedicated oncology and Alzheimer’s meetings with staff and encouraged em- care space. Since arriving, Southern Hills ployees to come forward with suggestions. has received Top Performer on Key Qual“A lot of people came up with really ity Measures honors several years in a row good ideas that were focused on the pa- from the Joint Commission; in addition, the hospital and medical center also won the tient experience,” he said. Anderson began implementing chang- Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval es. He helped create a patient-family advi- for its Alzheimer’s disease program.

The CEO has also reached out to area schools, such as the West Career and Technical Academy as well as Bishop Gorman High School, to allow students interested in health care to shadow staff. “We get comments from parents about how much they appreciate the opportunity to experience this,” he said. “It’s something I’m really proud of. … The students are top notch and very smart.” Anderson also helped organize the hospital’s annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. Since 2011, the fundraising effort has helped raise more than $70,000 for local nonprofits, including Search and Rescue and scholarships through the Public Education Foundation for high school students looking to study health care in college. The ride hasn’t always been smooth, Anderson admits. “When I first got here they said this is where the hospitals are empty and the hotels are full,” he said. “This was the opportunity I chose and I have no regrets.” — Brian Sodoma

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Dr. John Anson PHYSICIAN

Neurosurgeon

The Spine and Brain Institute

“Sometimes it’s about getting a patient out and you’re lowering hundreds of feet down a steep face with a hoist. But I enjoy the team aspect of it.”

t the time of this writing, Dr. John Anson is at the base of Mount Everest, sharpening his skills with other Wilderness Medicine Society members on how to best tend to outdoorsmen and women who injure themselves in the wild. “Hopefully, I can bring a lot of what I learn back and teach it to others,” he said. Those others, more specifically, are Las Vegas Metro’s Search and Rescue team members. Anson, a neurosurgeon, gives more than 150 volunteer hours to Search and Rescue in any given year as a member of their tactical medical team, also referred to in the field as “SWAT Docs.” Recently, he performed two surgeries in the morning at Southern Hills Hospital and spent his afternoon helping the search and rescue team provide medical attention to a stranded hiker. “The search had been going on all day, but I had a surgery schedule, and as soon as I finished, I drove out to Red Rock. … Fortunately, they (the hikers) were in pretty good shape; a little cold, but in good spirits and healthy,” he said.

Recently a young Maryland woman broke her ankle in Black Velvet Canyon. She needed medical attention, but also needed to be hoisted out of the area with a helicopter. Another hiker fell in Calico Canyon and had a head injury that Anson helped tend to. “They’re all challenging situations for different reasons,” he said. “Sometimes it’s medicine, sometimes it’s access. Sometimes it’s about getting a patient out and you’re lowering hundreds of feet down a steep face with a hoist. But I enjoy the team aspect of it. … They’re all such great people to work with.” Anson’s day job comes with its share of challenges too. His work mostly involves spine surgeries, either from traumatic injuries or from degenerative conditions. He also performs brain surgeries, removing tumors or tending to traumas as well. He has also conducted American Association of Neurological Surgeons-sponsored trainings for other surgeons on advanced minimally invasive spine surgery techniques.

The 20-year veteran of the field says the greatest advancements have come with the practice of using smaller incisions and bringing less overall trauma to normal tissues. In the field of brain surgery, Anson has seen huge advancements with image guidance systems where pre-operative MRIs are downloaded into a computer navigation system that allows for multiple views of the brain. “You really have to stay on top of all this. We have meetings, take courses. Some of the changes have been incremental advances … but you really have to keep up with the progressive advances,” he said. Oddly, in medical school, Anson had his eyes on either neurology or psychiatry, not surgery. “Then I found I just really loved the hands-on technical aspects of neurosurgery. There’s such a wide variety of disorders we can take care of in both the brain and the spine. There’s more immediate gratitude than in neurology,” he said. — Brian Sodoma

Joyce Malaskovitz NURSING

Director of Health and Wellness

Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center

J “My grandfather had diabetes and died from a heart attack when I was young. I didn’t get to say goodbye. His medical condition had a profound impact on me and I’ve dedicated the majority of my career to understanding diabetes and helping people cope with it, medically and emotionally.”

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heart failure and chest pain, which valioyce Malaskovitz inspires people. Throughout her 34 years as a dates the high quality of work we pernurse, she has collected many awards form via a third party. This is what our and remained passionate about education, patients deserve.” Desert Springs Hospital was the first research and knowledge-sharing. She is a member of the American As- in the United States to be accredited for sociation of Diabetes Educators, American inpatient diabetes care by the Joint ComSociety for Metabolic and Bariatric Sur- mission. “We field calls from all over the gery, Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses country asking how we did it, for recomAssociation, Nevada Educational Associ- mendations and insights on what they are ates for Diabetes, IDO committee (Dia- doing and if it will meet the Joint Combetes and Obesity) and the Clark County mission’s requirements,” Malaskovitz says. Diabetes Group. She is also involved with “I’m proud that we are truly a leader in diathe American Diabetes Association as betes prevention, diagnosis, intervention, an active board member and is the vice treatment and education.” For Malaskovitz, commitment is more president and membership chairwoman for the Las Vegas International Diabetes than just professional. “My grandfather had diabetes and died from a heart attack Lions Club. “As a registered nurse, I’ve spent the when I was young,” she said. “I didn’t get majority of my career focused on disease to say goodbye. His medical condition had management, beginning with diabetes,” a profound impact on me and I’ve dedishe said. “In my current (role), I oversee cated the majority of my career to underour bariatric surgery, diabetes, wound standing diabetes and helping people care, stroke and heart failure programs. cope with it, medically and emotionally. I’m also responsible for all our accredita- My significant other has cancer, and I can tions in bariatric surgery, diabetes, stroke, honestly say I’ve been in the shoes of our

patients. I know firsthand what it’s like to care for someone with a serious disease, to deal with multiple doctors, to be faced with exorbitant bills for medications, to look for resources to help someone I love. It’s complex and it’s difficult, and I want to make it a little easier for others.” The Valley Health System strives to continually improve its health care delivery system, Malaskovitz said. “It’s always our goal to better serve our patients. It’s also very important to me that every patient who enters our hospital receives the best possible care.” One of her top goals for 2015 is to create a comprehensive approach to obesity. This will include offering weight-loss surgery, medical weight-loss options, and a program for children to help prevent obesity. “On a personal level, my goal continues to focus on the health and wellness. To me, it is important to continually find ways to prevent disease and ensure people who do have disease receive the best possible care.” — Howard Riell

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Executive Director

Immunize Nevada

A “I once had someone tell me the reason they appreciate working with me is because my attitude is not about what I can achieve, it’s about what Nevada can achieve. I believe we will achieve great things because of the passion of everyone I work with, every day, across the state.”

s executive director of Immunize Nevada, Heidi Parker leads and engages a diverse coalition — staff, volunteers, member organizations and funders — who share a common passion: providing access to vaccines and preventive health care across Nevada’s rural, urban and frontier communities. Under Parker’s leadership, Immunize Nevada has been deeply involved in community outreach, collaborative projects and fundraising efforts aimed at helping close the ‘vaccination gap’ in Nevada. Parker lost her best friend to hepatitis when she was in elementary school. This, together with the death of her greatgrandfather in the Influenza Pandemic of 1918, is what motivates her to ensure that no one suffers from a vaccine-preventable disease. The past year has seen Parker and her group educate the state on important health issues pertaining to immunizations through outreach and collaboration. Most recently, she was on the forefront of the educational campaign on measles.

“The fight against cancer is waging not only in doctors’ offices, but at the state and federal levels as well, and our efforts take us to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., and to every state capital nationwide.”

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Parker has also focused on educating Nevadans about immunizing against human papillomavirus, using her personal experience as both an HPV survivor and mother of a fully vaccinated teenager to increase awareness. “It’s cliché, but there’s no ‘i’ in ‘team,’” Parker said. “I once had someone tell me the reason they appreciate working with me is because my attitude is not about what I can achieve, it’s about what Nevada can achieve. I believe we will achieve great things because of the passion of everyone I work with, every day across the state.” In 2014, Immunize Nevada celebrated its first year as an incorporated Nevada 501c3 nonprofit. “After a 19-year evolution from a volunteer-led organization, fiscal sponsorship for its first paid employee and eventually growing to a team of eight, it was incredible to see our first-year success as a nonprofit and the difference we’ve been able to make with our 501c3 designation,” she said. Plenty of work remains for the rest of 2015 and beyond, she said. Nevada’s rates

for HPV vaccination are “extremely low, leaving thousands of our sons and daughters vulnerable to HPV-associated cancers as adults. My personal goal, and our goal at Immunize Nevada, is to educate parents about the importance of this vaccine, help them move past concerns about sexual promiscuity and increase rates so that we can prevent cancer and become an HPV-free NV.” Parker is well aware that it will take substantial amounts of time, energy and resources to achieve the target rate — 80 percent — of Nevada’s teens having completed the HPV vaccination series. “Being true to our battle-born roots, our team embodies that get-it-done spirit, and we’ll tackle this challenge much like we’ve tackled others.” The group has also opened a new office in Las Vegas, and is looking forward to having a daily presence in Southern Nevada. “We’re excited for the possibilities that are ahead.” — Howard Riell

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

VOLUNTEER

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hen it comes to fighting the war on cancer, the volunteers at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) — an affiliate of the American Cancer Society — ensure that this dreaded disease remains in the national spotlight, pounding the pavement and meeting with lawmakers. This army of crusaders is comprised of some 350 volunteers, according to grassroots manager Cindy Roragen, who is one of only two paid full-time ACS CAN employees in the state.

“ACS CAN was founded in 2001, and we’re not event-driven, but rather focused on policy issues,” Roragen said. “It seems that everybody either knows someone afflicted with the disease, or is one degree away from it, so we try to engage more people and reach out to lawmakers in order to make real changes to fight the disease.” ACS CAN’s mission is to advocate for better access to care, prevention and early-detection programs, research funding, better quality of life for patients and tobacco regulation. “Tobacco use is one of the most preventable causes of cancer, so this year we’re pushing SB 455, which proposes that the tobacco tax be raised by a dollar, for a total of $1.80 (per pack of cigarettes),” Roragen said. Recent victories in the 2013 state session also include the passage of SB 267, which prohibits minors from indoor tanning. Nevada was among the first states to pass the bill, which protects Nevada youth from the harmful ultraviolet radiation posed by indoor tanning beds.

The passage of SB 266 — which requires insurance companies that elect to offer coverage for cancer therapy charge the same co-pay for IV and oral chemotherapy — was another 2013 success, as was expansion of the drug donation bill, which allows for the donation of expensive, unused cancer treatment drugs. Roragen credits these victories to the efforts of volunteers such as Delia Oliveri, who serves as the ACS CAN Nevada lead ambassador. A three-time cancer survivor, Oliveri said she is only alive today because of early detection and research. “The fight against cancer is waging not only in doctors’ offices, but at the state and federal levels as well, and our efforts take us to Capitol Hill, and to every state capital nationwide,” said Oliveri, who in 2011 was honored at the White House with four other organization volunteers as part of its Champions of Change program. “Advocacy is essential in getting legislation enacted in the fight against cancer, and we are relentless in holding our lawmakers accountable.” — Danielle Birkin

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Dr. Dhiraj Narula I N N O VAT I O N

Cardiologist

HealthCare Partners Cardiology

s a boy in his native Mumbai, India, Dr. Dhiraj Narula was inspired by his physician father, who committed his mornings to the local teaching hospital working with students and treating indigent patients on a pro bono basis, then spent his afternoons and evenings running his own medical practice. “India is a very poor country with few resources for health care, but my father had a reputation as being among the most knowledgeable physicians in the area, and he always made it a point to stay up to date on the latest developments in medicine,” said Narula, who moved to the United States in 1996. Narula moved to Las Vegas in 2005 and joined Cardiovascular Consultants of Nevada, which merged with HealthCare Partners in 2012. In July of 2014, Narula became the first physician in the Western U.S. to conduct an implant of the Evera MRI implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) system, the first version of the life-saving ICD technolo-

gy that will allow patients with the implant to undergo MRIs. Narula and his team conducted nine of these surgeries as part of an international clinical trial, and his research team’s ongoing success with the trial in 2015 has helped position Southern Nevada as a leader in the health care industry. In the past, patients with ICDs — implanted devices that provide life-saving shocks to the heart when abnormal rhythms occur — could not undergo MRIs because the magnetic fields and radio waves of the scanners posed the risk of dangerous reactions. “Medtronic, the company that developed the device, approached the FDA to do a clinical trial and we asked to be considered,” said Narula, adding that HealthCare Partners was competing with academic institutions such as the Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic for one of 40 test sites around the world. Narula has introduced other innovations to Southern Nevada. In 2012, he coconducted the state’s first-ever cardiac

cryoablation procedure, which involves freezing damaged heart tissue to treat irregular heart rhythms. Narula also performed Southern Nevada’s first ablation procedure, a technique to treat cardiac irregularities using a needle puncture inside of open chest surgery, and was on the team that conducted the first implanted pulmonary artery pressure monitor procedure. “In addition, we are also studying a Vagal Nerve Stimulator in management of patients with Class 3 heart failure who have tried all standard treatment and medications already, and I’m also the medical director for the Quintiles EKG research laboratory,” said Narula, who credits his HealthCare Partners team for continued success. “I’m fortunate to be part of a group of accomplished and dedicated physicians improving health care in Southern Nevada, while also taking steps forward to improve and advance the reputation of the local medical community.” — Danielle Birkin

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