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on the cover Police are finding that untested rape kits are “a treasure trove of information.” (Photo illustration)

Millions of tourists visit Las Vegas every month. And they all come ready to spend money on food and beverages. Ever wonder how resorts and the restaurants inside them never seem to run out of anything? And where it’s all stored? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on the system of delivery that makes it possible.

why rape kits sit untested

For decades, police officers in Nevada have collected evidence of reported rapes. And for decades, that evidence has sat, untouched, in storage rooms. The backlog has reached thousands, and new Attorney General Adam Laxalt has promised to make it a priority. What’s being done to bring closure to the victims?

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. says his upcoming match against Andre Berto will be his last fight. There are plenty of reasons to think the man who goes by “Money” will be back for a 50th match — even ones that aren’t financial. But in case it is the end of his professional career, we feel good about listing his top eight performances.

bringing back vegas weddings

The July United States Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriages across the country is expected to provide an economic boost to a sagging industry, both in Las Vegas and nationwide. But insiders say it will take more than just same-sex weddings to revive the industry.

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What Yucca Mountain means to locals We spent a day in the Amargosa Valley talking to the people who would be most affected by plans to build a nuclear waste repository in the area. Those on both sides of the fence weighed in.

Tiffany Dry Cleaners is movin’ on up After 45 years in Commercial Center, the preferred cleaner of many Strip productions is relocating to a larger space.

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California wine country can still surprise you. Livermore Valley is not as well known as Napa Valley, but it is home to some of the state’s oldest wine regions and offers the opportunity for a relaxing visit and superb chardonnay tasting.

10 clever uses for duct tape Known for its durability and strong adhesive, duct tape can be employed for more than just temporary fixes.

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Dancers audition for “A Choreographers’ Showcase,” which features talent from Cirque du Soleil and the Nevada Ballet Theatre. (Mikayla Whitmore/staff)

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nation’s best The Bishop Gorman High School football team was elevated two spots to No. 1 in the USA Today rankings after beating Chandler of Arizona to open the season.

Sept. 1

driven to succeeed Local Motors, an Arizona-based company known for creating the first 3D-printed car, announced a partnership with UNLV to develop technology for autonomous vehicles.

Sept. 2

going off the grid Wynn Resorts said it would be willing to pay $15 million to sever its ties with NV Energy — $1.6 million less than PUC staff suggested.

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boxing them in The Las Vegas City Council tabled a proposal to establish performance zones for Fremont Street buskers. Performers say the measure would violate their right to free speech.

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more baseball The Pacific Coast League playoffs begin. The Las Vegas 51s and El Paso Chihuahuas are battling for the Pacific Southern division title and a shot at the postseason.

$1.59M Amount the Federal Aviation Administration recently awarded to Boulder City Municipal Airport for repairs, drainage improvement and other work. The FAA also gave $390,937 to Jean Airport, south of Las Vegas.

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the hopefuls and hopeless on the presidential scene The purplest of purple states, Nevada is a key battleground for Oval Office aspirants. Each week, we rank how the presidential candidates fared in the state and on issues important to its residents. Here’s who had a good week and a bad week.

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Education experts in Nevada praised the Democratic frontrunner’s recently released higher education funding plan, which would help offset rising college costs. Tuition has risen in the state by 50 percent since the recession.

The Florida senator became the first presidential campaigner to visit Yerington, a rural town east of Reno. Its Democratic mayor said voters of both parties turned out to see the candidate, who in Reno called for the abolition of the federal Department of Education.

A super PAC supporting the Wisconsin governor announced a $400,000 ad buy in Nevada. The group, called Unintimidated PAC, says the ads will run a week before the Feb. 23 caucus. Campaigns are smart to lock in ad time and rates as early as they can.

The Winecup-Gamble Ranch in Northern Nevada gave $1 million to a super PAC supporting the New Jersey governor. But the ranch’s owner, Paul Fireman, is pushing for approval of a $4 billion casino in Jersey City, creating perceptions that he’s buying Christie.

It’s bad enough for GOP voters that more-liberal-thanthou New York Times columnist Frank Bruni extravagantly praised the “independentminded” Ohio governor, but Bruni — in the same column — admitted Kasich had no chance of winning Iowa, South Carolina or Nevada.

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student wins against ccsd Clark County school officials reversed a decision to block local high school student Angelique Clark from forming an anti-abortion student group at West Career and Technical Academy. The announcement came the same month Clark sued the district with the help of the not-for-profit Thomas More Society.

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Derek Stevens, owner of the D Las Vegas, was on hand Sept. 1 for the unveiling of a replica of the famous Manneken Pis bronze sculpture outside the resort. The original sculpture, depicting a young boy urinating into the fountain’s basin, is a landmark and tourist attraction in Brussels that dates to the early 1600s. Stevens is of Belgian descent. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau)

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behind-the-scenes supply line keeps guests well fed By Megan Messerly staff writer

Food and drink flow abundantly on the Strip. You can order lobster, steak, wine and countless other items in seemingly endless quantities. ¶ The illusion of infinite availability exists thanks to a well-oiled delivery, intake and storage system operating quietly behind the scenes. ¶ Staff at Aria opened the doors to the its loading docks and freezers to unveil how food, drinks and goods make their way through the Strip resort.

Where food and beverages are stored in Aria’s on-site warehouse

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Dairy box The dairy box holds all hard dairy products, such as cheese and hardboiled eggs. Items are stored on racks that are slanted, so fresher products can be loaded onto the back of the rack and gravity will help older items slide to the front. The warehouse is responsible for ensuring product freshness and absorbing any losses from food that has gone bad.

How it works 1. A truck rolls into the underground delivery area, and the driver pulls up to one of Aria’s six receiving bays. He or she hands a purchase order number to a warehouse attendant, who looks in a computer to find the corresponding receiving worksheet, which specifies the products and quantities to be delivered.

2. The attendant also inspects the product for defects and rejects any bad items.

3. After the inspection process, the attendant delivers the receiving document to the input office so the product can be recorded into Aria’s inventory system. The product itself is transported to one of many rooms in Aria’s warehouse for holding.

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Produce box The produce box holds all of Aria’s produce, except for a few products that must be stored at warmer temperatures. Produce also is stored on slanted racks.

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Most receiving docks on the Strip are outdoors. However, due to limited street space, the loading docks for all CityCenter properties were built 21 feet underground — a welcome relief for workers who make and process deliveries during the scorching summer months. Trucks begin pouring into Aria’s receiving bays when they open at 5 a.m. By the time the dock closes at 3 p.m., 100 or more trucks will have rolled through. The dock usually is busy all day, except for a slight slowdown between 9 and 11 a.m. because of truck scheduling, Aria Warehouse Manager Dave Belmonte said.

Milk room Aria’s milk is stored separately from the rest of the dairy products. A vendor visits six days a week to service the milk room. The vendor is responsible for ensuring the milk is fresh and for replacing any spoiled milk.

* Receiving docks at most local resorts operate in a similar fashion. By the numbers

57,398 sq. ft

Size of Aria’s on-site warehouse

110,000 sq. ft

Size of Aria’s off-site warehouse

Aria employs 33 attendants, five supervisors and one manager at its on-site warehouse.

One manager, one attendant and one inventory control clerk work at Aria’s off-site warehouse.

The dock’s busiest days are Tuesdays and Fridays — Tuesdays to replenish whatever ran out over the weekend and Fridays to stock up for the coming weekend, Operations Controller Doug Walker said.

Aisles in most warehouses sit 10 feet apart, but some in Aria’s dry storage room sit only 7 feet apart to squeeze in more racks. Aria has special forklifts that can operate in narrow aisles.

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RED WINE ROOM

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DRY STORAGE ROOM At 27,292 square feet, the dry storage room is the largest in Aria’s warehouse.

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The red wine room is twice as large as the white wine room, and its conditions mimic those in a typical wine cellar — cool but not cold, and slightly humid. The room houses 178 types of wine. Bananas, tomatoes and herbs also are stored in the red wine room, since they have to be kept at slightly higher temperatures. The room also is home to a dragon, a witch and the Grinch — all made from chocolate. The red wine room is best suited to store the seasonal chocolate sculptures displayed at Jean Philippe Patisserie at Aria and Bellagio. The sculptures are stored in the red wine room and used year after year until the chocolate is melted down to make a new sculpture.

Much of Aria’s hard alcohol is stored in the liquor room, which is home to 50 kinds of scotch. Vodka makes up the largest portion of the liquor room’s stock since it is the resort’s No. 1 seller. The most expensive bottle in the room is the $56,000 Louis XIII Black Pearl cognac.

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The beer box holds beers of all types, from Blue Moon ($22.57 per case) to Cascade Apricot ($238 per case). Aria prepares for the three biggest drinking holidays of the year — Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day — by ordering extra stock. For instance, in preparation for the Fourth, Aria ordered five pallets of Corona (45 cases per pallet), four pallets of Bud Light (56 cases per pallet) and one pallet of Budweiser (56 cases per pallet). Aria also varies the kind of beer it orders based on the holiday; for example, ordering more Corona for Cinco de Mayo.

The lobster room is home to four tanks, each of which holds a particular weight of lobster — 1 pound, 1 1/2 pounds, 2 to 2 1/2 pounds and 3 1/2 to 4 pounds. Lobsters are delivered alive, so attendants inspect them for freshness by tickling their undersides to see if they respond and by holding them up to see whether their tails droop. Lobsters can last about 48 hours out of water, but they must be “purged” before entering the storage tank, since they relieve themselves upon re-entering water. The purge process is done in a special tank before the lobsters are transferred for storage. The lobsters are not fed while stored in the tanks, and a protein skimmer pulls urine out of the water.

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Meat for the resort is stored in the warehouse’s meat cooler. Some, including steak, is cut fresh each day by an in-house butcher. The butcher also prepares hamburgers, sausages and fajita meat.

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WHITE WINE ROOM The white wine room is home to 133 kinds of wine, which are stored in bulk and held by the case. Operations Controller Doug Walker said that when he worked at the Mirage, the white wine room was bigger than the red wine room. But over time, people’s tastes changed and red wine became more popular, so managers had to flip the rooms. Aria opened in 2009, and its red wine room was built to be larger than its white white room.

The freezer is the coldest and most crowded room in the warehouse, though it is one of the Strip’s larger freezer rooms, Walker said. The freezer is home to an array of goods, from frozen chicken to ice cream. Workers have to use pencils when inventorying the room, since ink would freeze.

WHERE IT GOES

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THAW COOLER Shrimp and crab legs are shipped frozen to Aria, which means that once a day, they must be thawed. The packages sit above a trough in the room so water from the thawing can drain down instead of pooling around the seafood.

When Aria’s restaurants need to order food, they do so through an integrated computer system. Warehouse staff pull the items from storage rooms and place them in the staging cooler, where the products wait to be taken up to the restaurant. Restaurant deliveries occur twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

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Aria’s on-site warehouse stores primarily food and beverages. All other supplies, such as extra furniture, bedding and towels, are stored in Aria’s off-site warehouse and transported to the main warehouse as needed.

The inventory control staff includes 13 material runners, seven inventory control clerks, four senior control clerks, one manager, one supervisor, and one cost accountant.

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RAPE SUSPENDED IN TIME HOPING TO BRING CLOSURE TO VICTIMS, LAS VEGAS IS FIGHTING TO ANALYZE THOUSANDS OF BACKLOGGED RAPE KITS THAT HAVE BEEN IN STORAGE FOR DECADES BY M E G A N M E S S E R LY | S TA F F W R I T E R

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t’s 1985 or 2015; morning or night; summer or winter. She could be your sister, your mother, your daughter, your friend. ¶ She is assaulted. ¶ Friends urge her to go to the hospital to be examined. She does. ¶ She undresses on a sheet of paper and turns her clothes in to be tested and used as evidence. Her body is examined, scrutinized; every bruise, every mark noted. She is swabbed for vital pieces of evidence. Pictures are taken. ¶ The nurse and victim advocate speak gently to her, but all she can think about is showering and putting on new clothes. The exam takes four hours. ¶ The kit is sealed, turned over to police and stored as evidence. But it never gets tested. ¶ This is the story of tens of thousands of survivors of sexual assault whose rape kits sit untested in evidence lockers across the country as the assailants go free.

THE BACKLOG Metro Police alone had 5,643 rape kits — including a handful that date to 1985 — in their backlog as of late July. Eight other local agencies count 739 more. That means Metro’s forensic lab — one of only two labs in the state that test rape kits — has 6,382 backlogged exams to process. The lab has been testing about 100 rape kits in-house per year, Director Kimberly Murga said. Cities and states across the nation have started testing rape kit backlogs, spurred by the success of other communities in identifying serial offenders. But “when we’re looking at 6,300 kits lined up at our door, the only way we can process all of them is to reach out and acquire some additional resources,” Murga said. The lab is working with agencies across the nation to secure funding to test the backlog and to negotiate lower rates to test each kit. Exams typically cost about $1,500 each to test, Murga said. The lab has worked with two private DNA testing companies to secure a discounted rate of $625 per kit if the lab tests in bulk, but even so, the lab is staring down an almost $4 million bill. To help ease the burden, Murga and her staff applied for two grants: one through the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office that would provide $2 million to test rape kits, enabling the lab to process about 2,970 exams, and one through the U.S. Justice Department to test about 1,300 rape kits, hire victim advocates and pay overtime for investigators.

Between the two grants, the lab would be able to test about 4,270 kits from Southern Nevada’s backlog — about two-thirds of the total. The Nevada Attorney General’s Office is evaluating whether there is state money available to address the rest, Murga said. Meantime, the lab is looking to test its kits however it can. Officials sent about 120 rape kits to a National Institute of Justice-FBI research project to have them tested. “I have to be honest: It’s going to take several years to move through this backlog as it stands now,” Murga said. “But we’re in a good position, as many other states have been successful in this endeavor.” FROM COLD CASE TO TRIAL Valley police and prosecutors are preparing for new leads on cold cases, as rape kits often provide crucial evidence needed to investigate cases and move them through trial. Using older rape kits that already have been tested, detectives found information that has provided essential leads. The kits not only have identified suspects but also have tied cases together, helping police locate serial offenders, Metro Sgt. Raymond Spencer said. That’s why, moving forward, Metro’s forensic lab intends to test every rape kit it encounters. The hope is police will be able to figure out whether a sexual assault involving acquaintances actually is part of a pattern of serial offending and allow police to make more informed decisions RAPE KITS, CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

ASSAULTS IN THE VALLEY

Of the 611 clients the Rape Crisis Center saw at UMC between June 30, 2014, and July 1, 2015:

72 PERCENT from Nevada

28 PERCENT from elsewhere or did not provide a ZIP code

48 percent Caucasian

18 percent African-American

17 percent Latino

8 percent multiracial

4 percent Asian or Pacific Islander

2 percent Native American

“I have to be honest: It’s going to take several years to move through this backlog as it stands now. But we’re in a good position, as many other states have been successful in this endeavor.” - Metro forensice lab director Kimberly Murga

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What is a rape kit?

Rape kits, also known as sexual assault forensic evidence kits, typically are collected by a nurse who has undergone special training to perform the examination. Doctors and nurses without special training also can perform the exam by following instructions provided in the kit, but the Department of Justice recommends special education for examiners. ¶ Victims are advised not to bathe, shower, use the restroom, change clothes or comb their hair before going to the hospital, to preserve as much evidence as possible, although an exam can be performed regardless.

where do i go to get examined?

16 years or older University Medical Center 16 and younger (if the assault was recent) Sunrise Children’s Hospital 16 and younger (if the assault happened some time ago) Children’s Advocacy Center

What’s in a rape kit? Instructions for the examiner

Forms to document the procedure and evidence gathered

Tubes and containers for blood and urine samples

Paper bags for collecting clothing or other physical evidence

Swabs for biological evidence collection

A large sheet of paper on which the victim undresses to collect hairs and fibers

Envelopes, boxes and labels for each stage of the exam

Dental floss and wooden sticks for fingernail scrapings

Glass slides

Sterile water and saline

What to expect during an exam 1

The examiner obtains a complete medical history from the victim.

The victim stands on a large sheet of paper and undresses, to catch any hairs or fibers that might fall from his or her body.

The victim’s clothing and the sheet are collected to be tested for evidence.

The examiner notes any injuries observed and treats them as needed.

5 The examiner swabs the victim’s body, including the skin, genitalia, anus and mouth; scrapes under the victim’s fingernails; and combs through the victim’s hair to collect biological samples such as saliva, blood, semen, urine, skin cells and hair.

If the victim consents, the examiner photographs the victim’s body from head to toe to ensure evidence of bruising or other injuries is preserved.

The examiner labels and seals the evidence to prevent contamination.

What should survivors do if they had a rape kit collected but don’t know if it was tested?

Survivors should contact the law enforcement agency that handled their case to check on the status of their rape kit. Having the name of the police detective or prosecutor assigned to the case or any tracking numbers associated with it, like the police report number or the criminal court case number, can be helpful. The Joyful Heart Foundation recommends survivors work with a local victim advocate to facilitate this process, since advocates often have existing relationships with local law enforcement and knowledge of the procedures. Advocates can assist victims who want to have their kits tested, even if the victims did not want them tested previously. Law enforcement may not always be able to answer all of a survivor’s questions immediately, particularly if the case is moving forward to trial, to ensure that no evidence or witnesses are tainted.

Sources: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, Joyful Heart Foundation

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backlogs across the u.s.

as reported by metro police

(of the areas that report)

Memphis: 12,374

Detroit: 11,341

Cleveland: 4,373

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

5,643

Dallas: 4,144 Henderson Police Department

231

Tulsa: 3,783

Phoenix: 2,996

San Diego: 2,873 North Las Vegas Police Department

400

Milwaukee: 2,655

Jacksonville: 2,300 other agencies

DO I HAVE TO SHARE MY NAME?

Victims can have evidence collected anonymously as a “Jane Doe/John Doe” rape kit and choose later whether to associate their name with the evidence and/or report the case to law enforcement.

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HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

Under the Violence Against Women Act, states or other government entities must pay all out-of-pocket costs of forensic medical exams for victims of sexual assault. However, victims may have to pay for associated medical care.

WHEN SHOULD I DO IT? Exams should be done within 72 hours of an assault, Metro Police recommend.

HOW DO VICTIMS HEAR ABOUT THE RESULTS?

Testing rape kits is only one piece of the puzzle. Once evidence is successfully collected from a kit, the DNA is entered into the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System, a criminal justice database. If there’s a hit, detectives and victim advocates have to decide how to inform the victim — if they even want to be informed. Notifying victims is a process easier said than done, particularly when some cases are 30 years old. Some victims may have changed their addresses and phone numbers; others may not want to be reminded of the trauma after so many years, said Daniele Dreitzer, executive director of the Rape Crisis Center Las Vegas. “It becomes an issue of how do we offer victims the most options for what would make them com-

fortable moving forward,” Dreitzer said. “Do they even want to know if there’s a positive hit at this point? Or have they moved on in their lives to the point where they’ve tried to put it past them?” A statewide sex assault kit working group — made up of representatives from the Attorney General’s Office, the state’s two crime labs and the Rape Crisis Center, among others — is working to address the issue by creating a statewide victim notification policy. The committee meets every other month. The goal, Dreitzer said, is to offer victims the most options for how they want to be notified of a database hit, if at all. While one person might prefer the information delivered in person, others would rather receive an email or a letter.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

4-6 hours. It can feel intrusive. However, nurses try to do as much as they can to make the victim as comfortable as possible.

Additionally, because Las Vegas sees so many tourists pass through each year as well as a high turnover of residents, locating victims can be difficult, Dreitzer said. “When we think about having to notify people from a backlog that goes back so far, how do you notify people who are from other states” Dreitzer said. “We are a very transient place, which is an issue unique to Las Vegas.” One solution, Dreitzer said, is putting up airport advertisements to let out-of-towners know Las Vegas police are testing rape kits collected during a specific time period. It would ask victims to reach out and opt into being notified of a database hit and enable them to choose how they’d like to be contacted.

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How did the backlog begin? 1 Old testing techniques were complicated, slow and sometimes inaccurate DNA wasn’t used in the forensic arena until the late 1990s or early 2000s, said Kimberly Murga, director of the Metro Police forensic lab. Metro’s lab brought DNA testing online in 1999. That means the kind of DNA testing that happens now wasn’t common practice when the oldest kits in the backlog were collected. When DNA finally rolled out, there was a misunderstaning of its value and how it could solve cases, Murga said. Before that, labs could run a serology test, a precursor to DNA testing, on samples, but the accuracy was so low, convictions were as low as 1 in 33 people, Murga said. DNA testing technology has progressed by leaps and bounds since then. In the early days, a test might need eight weeks and a stain the size of a quarter, Murga said. Now, technicians can retrieve DNA from the size of a pinhead and much faster. Detectives did not always order analysis of rape kits received Another reason for the backlog is detectives have discretion about whether to request a rape kit be tested, Murga said. If detectives thought other evidence was more valuable in a case or if victims decided they didn’t want to prosecute, detectives wouldn’t request the kit be tested. That is changing as cities test backlogs and kits come back tying cases together. “They’ve discovered that these untested kits are a treasure trove of information,” Murga said. “They’re obtaining links to serial offenders. We anticipate that with our backlog, we’ll encounter a lot of serial rapists.”

Why is Las Vegas’ backlog so large? Las Vegas ranks third — trailing only Memphis and Detroit — among 22 cities with reported but uncleared rape kit backlogs, the Joyful Heart Foundation found. That said, 18 cities failed to responded to the organization’s request for a count. “We do have a large backlog,” Murga said. “But what you’ll notice is that there are many, many agencies that have not reported what they have.” Detroit has been working slowly through its 11,341 kits since 2010. Officials had tested about 10,000 kits — which led to the identification of 456 suspected serial offenders with crimes in 32 states, including Nevada — as of late June. “There’s kind of an inspirational quality that comes out of looking at cities that have seen successes” said Ilse Knecht, the foundation’s senior policy and advocacy organizer. “These communities are really setting the bar for other communities and showing you can bring justice and healing to survivors.”

Why are officials testing the backlog now? Metro Police have been concerned about the backlog since about 2008, Murga said. But testing is taking off now because of more awareness on both a local and a federal level about the impact these kits can have. For instance, Congress recently approved a spending bill that allocated $41 million in grant money that local agencies can apply for to test rape kit backlogs.

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when investigating, Spencer said. DNA evidence also plays a crucial role at trial, partially because juries expect to see forensic evidence in cases of sexual assault, said James Sweetin, chief deputy district attorney in the special victims unit. Because many TV shows depict DNA evidence as integral to sexual assault investigations, attorneys have to explain to juries why in some cases it doesn’t exist. If evidence can be analyzed and suspects named, the District Attorney’s Office should be able to prosecute all of Southern Nevada’s cold cases involving rape kits — even the oldest dating to 1985 — as long as a report was made to police, Sweetin said. In Nevada, filing a written police report of sexual assault stays the statute of limitations. This session, the state Legislature changed the statute of limitations on rape charges from four years to 20 years. “Normally, sexual assaults aren’t committed as an isolated incident,” Sweetin said. “It’s normally something a perpetrator of sexual assault isn’t only going to do once. They’re going to do it on multiple occasions, and taking someone like that off the street is positive for our community.” On a broader scale The issue extends beyond the valley. During his election campaign last fall, Attorney General Adam Laxalt pledged to dedicate a team of investigators and lawyers to significantly reduce or eliminate the backlog of rape kits statewide before the end of his first term. The first task: determine how many rape kits are backlogged in Nevada. A spokeswoman from Laxalt’s office confirmed there is no complete count of all the untested rape kits in the state, though she said officials are working to collect that information. The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office, whose forensic lab tests rape kits from Washoe County and 13 rural northern counties, counts 62 un-

tested kits, but it has no record of how many untested kits are in the Reno or Sparks police departments or any other agency in the north, said Renee Ismari, director of the office’s forensic science division. In fact, Reno police don’t even know how many kits are in their backlog, Detective Sgt. Marcia Lopez said. All of the department’s rape kits — both tested and untested — are stored together in an evidence room. So not only would police have to perform a count by hand, they also would have to individually cross-reference each case number with a database to determine which ones haven’t been tested. “There’s no way to track them outside of sending somebody into the freezer with a freezer suit and hand mucking them,” Lopez said. All rape kits from cases with an unknown offender — about 15 percent — are sent immediately to the lab for testing, Lopez said. The rest become part of the unknown backlog. Of the 85 or so rape kits the lab receives each year, about 72 won’t be tested. And the department’s backlog dates back at least 19 years to 1996. “In a perfect world, we’d send them up every single time for testing and track them a lot better,” Lopez said. “But we’re so far behind that now we have to figure out what the best course of action is so we don’t fall further backward.” The first step is determining the scope of the problem, said Ilse Knecht, senior policy and advocacy organizer at the Joyful Heart Foundation, which advocates for ending rape kit backlogs. “Once a community knows their numbers and they go in and make a full accounting of how many they have, the very obvious next step is to deal with it,” Knecht said. “We’re pushing them to get in there, find out what you have, and that’s a jumpingoff point for reform.” For now, the Attorney General’s Office continues to work on a plan to process the backlog, and a spokeswoman from the office said she had “nothing new to report.”

“Normally, sexual assaults aren’t committed as an isolated incident. It’s normally something a perpetrator of sexual assault isn’t only going to do once. They’re going to do it on multiple occasions, and taking someone like that off the street is positive for our community.” - James Sweetin, Clark County chief deputy district attorney

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The road to Yucca Mountain is fenced off near Amargosa Valley. (photos by steve marcus/Staff)

In the Shadow of

Yucca Mountain As the federal government releases a report that claims storing nuclear waste in Nevada would be safe, the people who live closest to the mountain have very different opinions

By Kyle Roerink Staff Writer

In her mobile home in the Timbisha Village in Death Valley, Pauline Esteves remembers the mushroom clouds and white light ripping across the eastern sky. A lifelong resident of the cracked desert, she had a front-row view of many of the 928 above- and below-ground nuclear blasts that cratered the earth at the Nevada Test Site. The explosions were her first connections to federal nuclear projects — but not her last. Today, she worries the federal government will place a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain. The site was selected in 1987 to store 70,000 tons of the nation’s spent nuclear fuel and other highly radioactive waste 1,000 feet under the mountain’s surface

Pauline Esteves, 90, is a Timbisha Shoshone tribal elder. “I believe the land and everything that lives upon it are there to do good,” she says.

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Ken Garey, a community environmental monitor and retired Nevada Test Site worker, takes a filter out of a particulate sampler at a radiation-monitoring station.

for at least 10,000 years. The design includes 40 miles of tunnels that would house waste in corrosion-resistant containers. It has since been defunded, but some politicians have not abandoned the idea of reviving it. As the crow flies, Yucca Mountain sits 30 miles from the homeland of Esteves’ Timbisha Shoshone Tribe. In August, the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards at the Nuclear Regulatory Committee released a study claiming that if Yucca were operational, groundwater would carry a small amount of radioactive waste into the nearby town of Amargosa Valley and — if conditions were right — into tribal lands in Death Valley. The project would require congressional approval, something that retiring Sen. Harry Reid vows will never happen. But with Reid’s upcoming retirement, and the chance that President Barack Obama could be replaced by a Republican more friendly to the project, the possibility that the Yucca Mountain project could move forward seems greater than ever. With that in mind, we spent a scorching day in late August in the region, meeting with activists, a re-

The Senator and the President With Sen. Harry Reid and President Barack Obama leaving office in January 2017, the antiYucca crowd is losing two of its strongest advocates. The two Reid obama have maneuvered to eliminate funding for the program and promise that it will never be a reality. All Congress needs to reopen the project is Energy Department approval and funding — two things that many Republicans think they can get. After 40 years of debate, Congress in 2002 designated Yucca as the federal nuclear waste storage site and has spent more than $8 billion constructing and researching the project.

tired nuclear engineer, an elected official and everyday people. To each, we posed the same question: What do the people who live in the shadow of Yucca want? nnn

The Funeral Mountain range divides Nevada’s Amargosa Valley from California’s Death Valley — but the two places share many markers of desert life: bad cellphone service, extreme temperature swings, no hospitals,

few police and, most importantly, a complicated relationship with atomic weapons and nuclear power. On one side are people like Esteves. At 90, she is a tribal elder and an antinuclear activist dating to the 1960s. Esteves gleefully recalls her civil disobedience — cat-and-mouse run-ins with federal security contractors and an arrest alongside Martin Sheen and 490 protesters rallying against the test site in the 1980s. The desert is her home. “I feel lost when I am some-

where else,” she says. For Esteves, rocks, water, plants and animals matter as much as people do. “I believe the land and everything that lives upon it are there to do good, not for radioactive materials,” she says. During the Gold Rush, Barbara Durham’s grandfather saw the first white men come onto the lands now known as Death Valley. Durham, who now serves as the tribal historic preservation officer, said her people once roamed freely between Yucca and Death Valley, hiding from the heat while searching for food and water. They’ve lived there “forever.” Now her tribe owns 7,000 acres across a few patches of land. There are 400 members of the Timbisha Shoshone nationwide, of which 30 live in the village. For her, a dump at Yucca is out of the question: “Who would want it in their backyard?” she asks. Turns out several people across the mountains in Amargosa would. From 1962 to 1987, Ken Garey spent his professional life behind the fence, as a train engineer 10 miles east of Yucca at Area 25, transporting nuclear rocket engines. Today, he is an 87-yearold Nevada history buff. Wearing a belt

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Yucca Mountain, center, is really more of a ridge. The peak marks the meeting place of two faults. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

THE PATH OF NUCLEAR WASTE According to a recent report, water would carry radioactve material from Yucca Mountain to Amargosa.

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Anticipated path of runoff water Direction of runoff if pumping ceases in Pahrump

WHAT’S NEXT Want to talk with nuclear regulators about Yucca Mountain? Officials from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will be in Amargosa Valley and Las Vegas to field public comments about the latest Yucca study. ■ The first is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Embassy Suites Convention Center, 3600 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. ■ The Amargosa meeting will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Amargosa Community Center, 821 E. Amargosa Farm Road, Amargosa Valley.

buckle that reads “Nevada Test Site,” he dreams of a future in which nuclear power plants replace coal- and natural gasfired plants — and of a waste repository. The town’s chief employer is Ponderosa Dairy. Gold mines and the ABC pulp mill have come and gone. Graduation rates are low and the town has some of the lowest income levels in the state. Though the Longstreet Inn and Casino is the entertainment hub for the town, no customers are drinking or gambling there in the late afternoon. Customers may have been drawn to its only competition, the Area 51 Travel Center, which boasts a diner, gas station and brothel. For the blue-collar women working at Longstreet, a nuclear repository could turn their sleepy establishment into a hot ticket. “Yucca would be awesome,” said Karen Gilligan, a waitress. In his modest office that doubles as a storage room, Mike Cottingim, the Amargosa Valley town manager, surrounds himself with mementos of Nevada’s nuclear past, including faded 2-foot-wide photos of the mountain and the NASAlike interiors of the spent fuel facility. But he doesn’t need to be reminded what the mountain looks like — he can see the peak 12 miles from his window, just over the hood of his pickup truck parked outside. “There is no one thing that can save Amargosa,” he says. “But Yucca, that one thing, is going to drive a lot of other things.” For Cottingim, the economic benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Even if disaster strikes, Cottingim isn’t worried. “You gotta go sometime,” he says. For their neighbors to the west, that’s an affront. “Amargosa just got here,” Esteves says. ■■■

Standing at the chain link fence that blocks the access road to the repository

THE DANGERS OF TRANSPORTING WASTE It’s been said that all roads and rail lines lead to Las Vegas. If Yucca were to open, some fear transporting nuclear waste through metropolitan areas on the way to the mountain, just 90 miles from Las Vegas, is courting disaster. The Energy Department in 2002 estimated 9,600 rail shipments and 1,200 truck shipments to the site, passing through such cities as Pittsburgh, Pa.; Cleveland; Kansas City, Mo.; and Chicago. If terrorists were to attack, or an accident were to happen, the department reported cleanup costs could be $10 billion.

site, Yucca looms over an elusive geological landscape, where appearance doesn’t always match reality. Though it’s called a mountain, it’s more of a ridge. Formed by volcanic activity that began 15 million years ago, the peak marks the meeting place of two faults. The Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects puts the yearly chance of an earthquake there around 1 in 70 million. Though it’s in the middle of a desert, signs of water are everywhere. Above ground, parched washes and streams snake southward from ridges to coalesce in the basin in which Amargosa Valley sits. Thanks to underground water, a small amount of radioactive material would travel southwest through washes, canyons, aquifers, fault zones, tufts and an intermittently flowing river. From the re-

pository, the water would push into Amargosa Valley and, if the upward pressure from pumping in Pahrump were ever to cease, from there into Death Valley. According to the recent Nuclear Regulatory Committee report, the peak radiological dose would be 1.3 millirems per year, which is far lower than the background radiation dose — the natural amount that is always present — of 300 millirems per year. In other words — not much. The report says the potential impacts would be “small.” But that is, of course, presuming an earthquake doesn’t rip open the repository, sending a much larger dose of radioactive material downstream. ■■■

The debate over Yucca Mountain is filled with dualities — some of which revolve around jobs and money. Proponents say Yucca Mountain could bring up to 4,500 jobs during construction and as many as 2,500 afterward, but those trying to block the project contend those numbers are far lower. Clark County, which has passed several resolutions opposing the site since 1985, estimates that 1,500 permanent jobs would be created. A UNLV report said Yucca could boost the economy by as much as $228 million a year during the peak of the construction phase, and by as much as $102 million a year over the transportation and operations phase. But opponents worry about property values and the loss of tourism dollars. No matter the finances, some opposition is implacable. For Esteves, who lives in what the Shoshone call the Valley of Life, no amount of money or jobs would change her mind. “I have lived very poorly and here I am, 90 years old and still alive,” she said. “If people looked at what the land really means, they would protect it.”

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the statute of limitations passed, but you’re not in the clear The statute of limitations in Nevada for debt collection is either four or six years from the date of the last payment, depending on the type of debt. Having that time period pass does not mean you’re exempt from being sued for the debt owed, though; it simply means you’ll have a defense should you be sued. Many people think having the statute of limitations pass means that your debt is automatically forgiven, but that’s not the case. This is sometimes referred to as “zombie debt,” because even if it should be dead, it can come back in the form of collection calls or activity such as a lawsuit.

being served a summons in nevada Being served notice of a civil lawsuit doesn’t work like we usually see on TV. In Nevada, no one has to touch you with summons papers or even leave them at your doorstep. They can simply put a notice in a newspaper. This is called Service by Publication, and it means that after the plaintiff has made a fair attempt to serve legal documents to the defendant in person without success, they can print your service announcement in a newspaper for four weeks. These announcements are often printed in Nevada Legal News. If you don’t respond to the court summons, you’ll be handed a default verdict against you, regardless of whether you know you’re being sued.

How does a charge off work? The credit card company is required by the IRS to remove your debt from its accounts-receivable records. This is because your debt is considered an asset to the company. After 180 days, the debt is considered “uncollectable” or “bad debt.” It is at this point that the company is allowed to use the bad debt as a deduction or expense when it file its business taxes. at 180 days of unpaid debt

One of two things can happen: The company can escalate your debt internally and might sue you for the amount owed, or the company can sell your debt to a third-party collection agency. If at this point, under either circumstance, your debt isn’t properly paid, settled or discharged in bankruptcy, you can still owe the entire amount, plus late fees, penalties and interest, to either the original creditor or the third-party collection agency.

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WHAT HAPPENS when YOU GET A DUI? Impaired driving can cause myriad serious consequences. The worst-case scenario is always the possibility of killing others, but what about the other possible repercussions? Most people know DUIs are costly, can result in jail time and carry a heavy negative social stigma, but the particulars of the offense can be even more severe.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE PULLED OVER on suspicion of driving under the influence 1. Cooperate with the officer. 2. Don’t lie, don’t be intentionally difficult and don’t withhold requested information. Knowing your rights is important, but resisting arrest can cause more serious problems for you. You may be asked to take a field sobriety test, a roadside Breathalyzer test and/or a blood test. 3. Submit to blood alcohol and/or drug testing when requested by an officer. The myth that you can avoid a DUI by refusing to comply with testing is absolutely false. In Nevada, simply by having a driver’s license, you are consenting to be tested if an officer presents you with a warrant. If you fail to submit to the test, the officer will seize your license, arrest you and take you to a convenient place for the administration of a BAC test and/or drug test.

find a ride. It’s safer and cheaper. The typical cost of a first-time DUI is $10,000 on average. This includes legal fees, fines and the spike in your insurance costs. It doesn’t, however, account for the many other potential losses you would face resulting from a DUI, such as income, housing, financial support and the respect of your friends and family. The true costs of a DUI can be innumerable.

If you’re charged with a DUI ...

Your car can be impounded and you’ll be arrested.

You’ll be taken to the nearest jail and booked.

Your fingerprints and mug shot will be taken.

Depending on the circumstances of your arrest, even if you’re able to post bail, you may have to spend the night in jail until you’re sober.

Before you’re discharged, you’ll be given a summons to appear in court.

You go to court You either can plead guilty, not guilty or negotiate a plea bargain. Usually, people who have been charged with a DUI will plead guilty or will work out a plea bargain with the prosecutor.

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financial, lifestyle and legal ramifications Assuming it’s a first-time offense and there are no additional charges or aggravating circumstances, you should expect the following: 1 Your driver’s license will be suspended for 90 days and you will have to pay multiple administrative fees to the DMV to have it reinstated. 2 You will be ordered to pay a fine of $400 to $1000, plus court and administrative fees. 3 You will receive a jail sentence of two days to six months, or 96 hours of community service. 4 You will be ordered to attend DUI school,

which you will have to pay for. 5 You will be required to get an SR-22 from your insurance

company before you’re able to reinstate your license with the DMV. An SR-22 is considered “high-risk” insurance coverage, and it will double or triple your premium payments. You’ll be required to maintain the SR-22 for three years.

If there are aggravating circumstances ... Additional discipline can be ordered if there is a BAC of 0.18 or higher, past criminal infractions, prior DUI arrests, other charges associated with the arrest, or if there was a person under age 15 in the vehicle. This can include:

n A complete drug or alcohol dependency assessment, which you will pay for. n Participating in and paying for a substance-abuse treatment program. n Installing an ignition interlock device in your car for up to three years. An ignition interlock device is a Breathalyzer you must blow into before being able to start the engine. If alcohol is detected, your car will not start. You will be required to pay to have the device installed and for the monthly monitoring costs of the device.

unexpected ramifications Job termination. Having your license suspended can prevent you from getting to work. Court appearances, jail time and community service are time-consuming, which can affect your job performance. It can hinder chances at future employment. Simple background checks required by most employers will uncover a misdemeanor or a felony DUI. It can prevent you from qualifying for housing applications and college admission, and will make you ineligible for many scholarships or financial-aid packages. Can I have it removed from my record? After seven years from your conviction date, you can petition the court to have your record sealed but it’s a complicated, time-consuming and expensive process. And the court could reject your attempt.

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Judy Del Rossi poses with costumes from Rock of Ages at Tiffany Cleaners. In addition to serving local residents, the shop provides dry cleaning for many of the shows on the Strip. It has outgrown its location at Commercial Center, where it has operated for 45 years. (STEVE MARCUS/staff file)

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bout a dozen years ago, I toured the then-new Colosseum at Caesars Palace with a group of architects in town for a convention. As we assembled to be led through the venue, one of the tour guides pressed an adhesive nametag against my jacket. Which was almost brand new and made of leather. So after the tour, I pulled the tag away. Left in its place was a phantomlike rectangle, the black dye from the leather jacket stuck to the back of the nametag. I asked around for someone who could restore the jacket to its new status, and a friend who had lived in Las Vegas for several decades said, “Tiffany Cleaners in the Commercial Center.” That’s when I met Dan and Judy Del Rossi and began a long friendship with the proprietors of the dry-cleaning business that opened at the Commercial Center on East Sahara Avenue in 1970. Tiffany Couture Cleaners has long cared for the costumes of some of Las Vegas’ most famous productions and entertainers, among them the Cirque shows “Zarkana,” “Ka,” “Zumanity” and “O”;

Sahara establishment is “Absinthe” at Caesars Palace; locked for good. “Human Nature” at Venetian; In fact, the Commercial Donny & Marie and Olivia Center Tiffany CleanNewton-John at Flamingo ers location, well known and “Steve Wynn’s Showfor its scripted (and now stoppers” at Wynn/Encore. faded) facade, has not Through the years it has been a cleaning center not been uncommon to see since November, when my own clothes being stored John the Del Rossis moved in the same space as the cosKatsilometes their production plant tumes from “Monty Python’s to 5981 McLeod Drive. Spamalot” at the Wynn; The fortress serves as once I was dropping by for a the clearinghouse for all pickup and a woman walked orders, including the costumes from the in carrying a tuxedo worn the night bebig Strip shows and the personal wardfore by Wayne Newton at the Tropicana. robes of their longtime customers. Tiffany has the largest fur storage vault But the Commercial Center location, in the city. where upward of 150 businesses of all ilk This all took place at Tiffany’s Comand culture (including the famed Lotus mercial Center location, but the busiof Siam restaurant and infamous Green ness has outgrown that space and will Door social club) share space, has been be moving out at the end of September the business’s anchor since 1970. Dan after a 45-year residency. The new dropDel Rossi’s father and two uncles, who off point is 2797 S. Maryland Parkway at owned a dry-cleaning business in eastSunrise City Plaza, which is in the same ern Pennsylvania, moved to Las Vegas neighborhood but outside Commercial that year and launched the business. Center’s footprint. The opening date for During that time, it has held a spot next the new location is Sept. 30, as the East

to another decades-old family business, John Fish Jewelers. That Del Rossi is uprooting and moving out of Commercial Center might seem a poignant moment for his customers, especially those who have entrusted him with their most elegant, intricate and sentimental attire. But that is not necessarily the case for the Del Rossis today. This move is long overdue. “Is it nostalgic? Maybe a few years ago I would have felt more that way, but lately, not really,” Dan Del Rossi says. “The location is more a liability now, for our regular, steady customers and entertainers from the Strip. The center itself is doing OK, it looks OK, but we need a building that has better air conditioning and is bigger, brighter, cleaner, safer … more welcoming, all those things.” Nonetheless, Del Rossi says the move marks the end of an era in Las Vegas history. “For the most part, I would say that, yes,” Del Rossi says, adding, “but we are looking at this as the opening of a new location and a new era for us.”

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Will i need hormonal therapy? Most women will need to take anti-estrogen medications for five to 10 years afterward. “Nearly 80 percent of breast tumors are estrogen-receptor positive, which means they’re sensitive to estrogen, and estrogen can stimulate cell growth, so anti-estrogen medications can help keep recurrence down,” Terhar said.

Finishing cancer treatment and going into remission is a huge victory for any cancer survivor, but it also can cause new concerns and worry. “Many people worry about cancer recurrence or the long-term side effects of cancer treatment,” said Margaret Terhar, MD, FACS at Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada and The Breast Center at Sunrise Hospital. Other concerns include physical changes caused by cancer treatments, early menopause or psychological effects. “It’s important to remember that most women are able to go on and live entirely normal, happy, healthy lives after cancer, but there can be lingering effects.”

The most common places for breast cancer to spread are to the brain, bones, liver or lungs.

Possible side effects immediately following treatment

For women who were diagnosed premenopause, chemotherapy or anti-estrogen treatments can cause early menopause.

For people who lose their hair during chemotherapy, it may grow back a different texture, color and may be thinner or thicker.

Possible long-term side effects “Cancer treatment can cause many, many different side effects, and they can be different for every survivor,” Terhar said. A short list of common long-term side effects can include:

Radiation causing mild changes in the pigment and texture of the skin.

Loss of fertility for women who were diagnosed premenopause.

Some chemotherapy can cause heart problems or osteoporosis.

Peripheral neuropathy, caused by chemotherapy, can give patients weird or painful sensations in their hands/feet.

Continued pain or tenderness at the site of the tumor removal. This can last throughout life for many women and is perfectly normal.

Increasingly less common is lymphedema, a swelling in the arm, which can occur in breast cancer patients after developing scar tissue following a lymph node biopsy. The current use of sentinel node biopsy has greatly reduced this problem.

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are there special care requirements after breast cancer? Patients usually require continued care. This includes: Follow-ups with their surgeon and medical oncologist Regular mammograms

Blood work Ultrasounds, MRIs or medication, depending on the specifics of their cancer

the difference between Curing, Remission and Recurrence “Remission is a term better used to describe cancers that frequently occur, like blood cancers, but breast cancer can usually be curable if it’s limited to the breast tissue and lymph nodes,” Terhar said. A patient’s chance at recurrence depends on multiple factors, such as their age when diagnosed, the size and aggressiveness of the tumor. Doctors often will be able to tell a patient what their reasonable chances are for a recurrence. If there were to be a recurrence, there are typically two types 1. Local recurrence: Cancer returns to its original site

2. Systemic (or distant) recurrence: Cancer comes back and has spread to a different location of the body.

Many women either gain or lose weight during chemotherapy, and maintaining a steady weight after cancer can be very difficult.

Possible psychological effects Being diagnosed with cancer and undergoing cancer treatment are deeply emotional and personal processes. While some people may feel empowered by their fight with cancer, others may be left feeling lonely and upset. “I see many patients who experience the typical five stages of grief after being diagnosed,” Terhar said. She also explains that other common feelings are fears of recurrence and feelings of being isolated after having gone through such a personal event. There also are instances of patients experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder after fighting cancer, which can include panic attacks and flashbacks. “Breast cancer can be different for any woman experiencing it, both physically and psychologically. Any emotional response to cancer is normal and can be treated and worked through until the patient is able to live happily again,” Terhar said.

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Fashion tool Repair a windshield This isn’t a permanent fix, but sticking duct tape to the inside of a broken windshield can keep the shattered glass in place long enough to drive the vehicle to an auto repair shop — as long as the tape and damage doesn’t compromise your ability to see.

Stiffen your collars or cuffs with a folded up piece of duct tape tucked inside. Or use the tape to hem pants that are too long. Fold the existing hem under to the desired length and secure on the inside with duct tape.

Heal a wart Opinions vary as to whether this works, but some people swear by it. Cut a piece of duct tape the same size as the wart, stick the tape directly to the wart and leave it in place for five to seven days. Remove the tape, and let the area air out overnight. Repeat until the wart disappears.

Childproofing Use duct tape as a cheap, easy electrical outlet cover. Stick a small section over each outlet to keep little fingers out. The tape is sticky enough that a toddler shouldn’t be able to remove it.

Open a jar Stick one end of a section of duct tape to the top and side of a hard-to-open lid. Pull the loose hanging bit to the right, and the lid will open.

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Use duct tape instead of athletic tape or an elastic bandage to wrap a weak or injured ankle or wrist.

Hang a few foot-long strips of duct tape to catch pesky flies and mosquitoes mid-air. Then roll up the tape and toss it in the trash for chemical-free pest control. Duct tape also can be laid out on the ground to catch mice, crickets or even snakes.

Workout aid Hold a large roll of duct tape out to your side until you no longer are able to. The roll will feel surprisingly heavy after a few minutes. Then repeat with the other arm.

Home decor Gather free carpet samples from vendors or home improvement shops, then duct tape the undersides together to make an inexpensive, funky area rug.

Fix a water bottle A strip of duct tape can permanently seal a cracked water bottle or pierced hydration bladder. Just be sure to dry the surface before taping your patch. You also can wrap plastic water bottles with duct tape before using them to prevent cracking and leaking.

10 clever uses for duct tape By MJ Stevens | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY

Most people have a roll of duct tape sitting in their garage or a kitchen drawer. It can be an invaluable tool for quick fixes, moving and labeling. ¶ But there literally are hundreds of other uses for the ultrasticky, cloth-lined tape. ¶ Here are 10 creative ones.

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The vineyards of the Livermore Valley began growing wine grapes in the 1840s. (photos courtesy of wente vineyards)

California wine country still has surprises By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz staff writer

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WEEKEND GETAWAY Places to explore within driving distance

How to get to Livermore The drive from Las Vegas to Livermore is about 7 1/2 hours via Interstate 15 South, Interstate 210 West and Interstate 5 North. Or take a one-hour flight to San Francisco or Oakland, then drive 30 to 45 minutes.

Nestled in the rolling hills 30 miles east of San Francisco, Livermore Valley is home to one of California’s oldest wine regions. Some of California’s only wineries to survive Prohibition during the 1920s are located there. Anchored by big brands Wente, Concannon and Steven Kent of the Mirassou family, the area has been dubbed by many wine insiders as the next Napa. What sets Livermore apart from neighboring wine regions, however, are economical tastings, small-town hospitality and accessibility to winemakers. On a recent weekend visit, while walking the grounds at Rios-Lovell Estate Winery, I met Dan Baldwin, owner of San Francisco Bay Winery. Although his tasting room was closed at the time, he was quick to offer a private tasting on the spot. I don’t know who gained more from his kind hospitality — I ended up buying a case of his wine — but the experience was personal and lovely and set the tone for the weekend. The valley has a unique geography, running 15 miles eastto-west and 10 miles north-to-

Wente Vineyards is known for releasing the nation’s first labeled chardonnay in 1936.

south, surrounded by coastal range mountains. There are picturesque views in every direction and inspiring backdrops for photographers and artists, as seen in the art galleries and shops around town. Robert Livermore, an English sailor, planted the first wine grapes in the valley in the 1840s. The local soil — primarily gravel with excellent drainage — reduces the vines’ vigor and increases the flavor concentration in the grapes. The vines quickly blossomed. Today, there are more than 50 wineries sprinkled across the val-

ley, with gift shops, restaurants and lighted patios for guests to drink and dine while taking in the surroundings. Some of the wineries boast golf courses, music venues and finedining restaurants. With some thoughtful planning, you could spend an entire day at one estate. As a chardonnay enthusiast, a trip to Wente Vineyards was a must, as its owners and winemakers widely are known as “California’s first family of Chardonnay.” Founders Herman and Ernest Wente released the nation’s first labeled chardonnay, a 1936 vintage.

Our day began with a $10 flight tasting with five pours at one of two tasting rooms on the property. My palate was delighted with the selection, especially the 2013 Morning Fog Chardonnay, a luscious medium-bodied varietal with subtle balanced oak flavors and a harmonious acidity. We bought a bottle for $15, then headed to The Restaurant for lunch. You can drink the bottle you purchased during your meal without a corkage fee. My companion and I shared an artisanal cheese plate ($20), then turned to the roasted beet salad ($13) with goat cheese, strawberries, pistachios and beet vinegar. For the main course, I settled on the mushroom risotto ($25), while my companion enjoyed a steak ($30). In lieu of dessert, we took our remaining wine outside to a garden patio, eased into two teak chairs and people-watched while sipping. Driving back toward the city center, we passed Merlot Lane, Chardonnay Way and Cabernet Way, additional reminders that the Livermore Valley truly is dedicated to wine and an amazing destination for people who want to experience it.

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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.

Simba (A854453)

Bouncer (A855782)

Rudy

Debra

Age: 8-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Simba is a friendly feline looking for a new best friend to give him love and attention. Adoption Fee: $25

Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Pit bull terrier Description: Bouncer is a social, happy boy who loves to be taken on walks and play outside. Adoption Fee: $105

Age: 7-year-old neutered male Breed: Jack Russell terrier Description: Rudy, a vibrant boy, grows ever happier as he realizes that the people and dogs can be joyful. He is best suited for an active lifestyle routine. Adoption Fee: $50

Age: 4-month-old spayed female Breed: Tortoiseshell Description: Debra adores other cats and engages people too. Sheâ€™d be well-served in a home with a big sister or brother cat for guidance and companionship. Adoption Fee: $70

Claire (A854498)

Gabby (A856435)

Becky

Alamo

Age: 6-year-old spayed female Breed: Pit bull terrier mix Description: Claire is a sweet girl who will go home with a free collar, leash and custom ID tag; free vaccines for life; discounted training and more. Adoption Fee: $55

Age: 4-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic horthair Description: Sweet Gabby is a little shy, but warms up quickly with strokes and cuddles. Adoption Fee: $25

Age: 4-month-old spayed female Breed: Spotted tabby Description: Becky relishes snuggling in bed at your side. She also likes playing with other cats. Please kittenproof your home for her safety. Adoption Fee: $70

Age: 7-month-old male Breed: Campbellâ€™s dwarf hamster Description: Alamo is adventurous and likes to constantly explore and play. He is independent, but lets us hold him when he is in the mood for affection. Adoption Fee: $5

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Cookie (A856595)

Luther

Demi

Age: 3-month-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Adorable peanut is a sweet and playful girl. She can be a little shy but likes attention and being petted. Adoption Fee: $50

Age: 4-year-old spayed female Breed: Terrier mix Description: Cookie is a sweet and easygoing girl. She prefers to have your full attention, but she does get along with other dogs. Adoption Fee: $200

Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Rottweiler Description: Luther yearns for peace of mind. He is recovering from abuse and wants to believe in human goodness again. Adoption Fee: $40

Age: 4-year-old spayed female Breed: Blue-gray tuxedo shorthair Description: Demi likes to use her extra toes to hold you close. She is an earnest girl and is compatible with other sweet cats. Adoption Fee: $40

Animal foundation 702-384-3333 x131 | animalfoundation.com/adopt Animals are assigned a color next to their names indicating location: 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson

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By Case Keefer

by Staff Writer

art of the reason skeptics don’t believe Floyd Mayweather Jr. when he says he’s done with boxing after Saturday’s fight is his choice of opponent. ¶ Would the 38-year-old Mayweather really stage his grand finale in a bout where he’s as much as a 100-to-1 favorite against someone who’s lost three of his past six fights? Andre Berto, whose main claim to fame is losing to eventual Mayweather punching bags Victor Ortiz and Robert Guerrero, might be Mayweather’s most overmatched foe since before he celebrated his 21st birthday and became a champion. ¶ No matter what Mayweather’s detractors may say — they have plenty of other justified criticisms — he hasn’t forged a career out of cakewalks like Berto. His soon-to-be 49-0 record came, for the most part, through facing and beating the best. ¶ It’s almost as sure of a thing as a win on Saturday that Mayweather will return for a 50th fight, but just in case this is it, here’s a reminder of his eight greatest performances.

Floyd Mayweather Jr., celebrates his unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquiao, from the Philippines, at the finish of their welterweight title fight on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Sept. 19, 2009 MGM Grand Garden Arena

Unanimous decision

May 5, 2007 MGM Grand Garden Arena

over Juan Manuel Marquez

over Oscar De La Hoya Mayweather reached superstar status by outlasting the bigger, stronger and more experienced De La Hoya. The fight, which produced 2.45 million pay-per-view buys for a record that stood for eight years, was close through six rounds before Mayweather pulled away with his counter punching. It was the most recent and almost surely final time Mayweather entered the ring as an underdog.

Dec. 7, 2002 Mandalay Bay Events Center

Unanimous decision

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Split decision

A 21-month retirement did nothing to slow Mayweather against the fighter ranked No. 2 pound-for-pound in the world at the time. Mayweather knocked Marquez down early, allowed just 12 percent of his opponent’s punches to land and arguably won every round.

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Jan. 20, 2001 MGM Grand Garden Arena

Tenth-round TKO victory over Diego Corrales Anyone who accuses Mayweather of being a boring fighter throughout his career has never seen the Corrales spectacle. In a battle between undefeated fighters ranked as two of the best in the world, Mayweather battered Corrales into submission. He dropped Corrales five times, and outlanded the champion 220 to 60.

over Jose Luis Castillo Some purists have a tough time accepting Mayweather as undefeated because of a belief that Castillo beat him in April 2002. Frustrated by the debate over his unanimousdecision victory, Mayweather granted an immediate rematch. He promised a more decisive performance, and delivered. Mayweather was hit 100 times less than during the first match with Castillo.

Sept. 14, 2013 MGM Grand Garden Arena

Majority decision over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez At 36, Mayweather schooled a rugged, undefeated fighter who was far bigger and 13 years younger than him. Alvarez simply couldn’t find Mayweather to land anything of substance. Mayweather nearly doubled Alvarez’s production, 232 to 117 shots landed, despite throwing fewer punches.

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June 25, 2005 Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic, City, N.J.

Referee technical decision over Arturo Gatti Mayweather pulled off the unthinkable in his first pay-per-view main event: He forced boxing’s most relentless warrior to quit. Mayweather knocked down Gatti a pair of times in the first round, and kept the abuse up for the next five frames. It was after the sixth round that Gatti stayed on his stool and allowed his trainer to call the fight.

May 2, 2015

Oct. 3, 1998 Las Vegas Hilton

Referee technical decision over Genaro Hernandez The first is always special. At 21 years old, Mayweather earned his first belt by overwhelming the previously once-beaten Hernandez for the WBC super featherweight championship. Hernandez retired in his corner before the ninth round after Mayweather’s speed disoriented him.

MGM Grand Garden Arena

Unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao Ignite the controversy with this top choice, but for years, Pacquiao was regarded as the only fighter of this generation on Mayweather’s level. And Mayweather routed him. It may not have been the type of rout fans preferred, and Pacquiao later claimed he was injured. But losers frequently make such claims, and it was jarring to see a fighter of Pacquiao’s caliber so outclassed. Mayweather also earned $220 million for the fight, which he would argue was reason to make this his top performance.

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New trends in sports betting For the many handicappers who have spent the past few months tracking stats, monitoring the odds and making preseason wagers, the football season couldnâ€™t come a moment sooner. Year after year, college and professional football continue to be the most popular sports to wager on, culminating with the Super Bowl in February. Whether youâ€™ve had your futures bets lined up since the spring or you are waiting until the last minute, we can all breathe a collective sign of relief: Itâ€™s finally football season.

Betting on mobile apps and in person While in pursuit of the best line, a trend among many sports bettors is placing bets on different mobile apps while simultaneously betting at the brick-and-mortar sports book. This allows bettors to monitor and play multiple lines at once and increases their opportunities to make live bets. In return, the casinos are beginning to allow more live betting at the windows as well, furthering the sense of urgency and general excitement during football season. Promotions and incentives to sign up for the app are usually offered during the peak betting seasons, such as football pre-seasons and March Madness.

While full consequences of Deflategate are still to be decided, the Patriots have signed receiver Reggie Wayne, cementing their rivalry with the Colts and guaranteeing an intense meeting Oct. 18.

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After two injury-filled seasons, the St. Louis Rams are finally starting to look healthy. With one of the best potential defensive lines in the league, the Rams may be poised for a prominent spot in the playoffs.

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The rise of preseason betting Betting during the preseason has always been a dicey topic for gamblers because exhibition games are hard to predict, coaches are still calibrating their lineups and auditioning players for roster spots who are eventually cut, and some teams simply arenâ€™t concerned with preseason results. However, in recent years, preseason betting has been on the rise and is giving handicappers a chance to turn a profit. But with the regular season starting, be careful: Teams that thrived in the preseason likely wonâ€™t continue their solid play. Preseason hype can cloud your judgment when handicapping the regular season.

They havenâ€™t won a playoff game since 1990, but after outperforming their expectations last season, the Cincinnati Bengals might finally be up to the task. They could again reach the postseason, but this time finally win a playoff game.

Futures bets and season-win totals favoring the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers have been frequently wagered on, according to oddsmakers. But will they deliver? With Vikings center John Sullivan suffering a preseason back injury and the Packers losing top receiver Jordy Nelson to a knee injury, only time will tell how these teams will fare.

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CASINO PROMOTIONS BOYD GAMING Pick the Pros Date: Ongoing Information: A $30,000 prize pool every week of football season in this free contest. Players select the winners of each week’s slate of games, straight up, and winners are selected by the number of correct picks. If there is only one top performer during a given week, that player wins the entire $30,000 prize pool. If there is a tie among multiple players, one player will be selected randomly to receive a $10,000 cash prize, while the remaining winners will split a $20,000 pool. Fall into Cash kiosk game Date: Sept. 11, 12, 18, 19 and 25 Information: Swipe your loyalty card at a kiosk for the chance to win up to one million points, $1,000, mystery multipliers, dining credits and more. The grand prize drawings will be Sept. 26 at the Orleans at 7:15 p.m.; Gold Coast and Suncoast at 8:15 p.m.; and Sam’s Town at 6:15 p.m. Win up to $10,000.

PLAZA

50+ slot tournament When: Wednesdays Date: 10 a.m. Information: The best combined score from two sessions wins $500; second place is $300 and third place is $200.

PALMS

$40,000 End of Summer drawings Date: Fridays through Sept. 25 Time: 7 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets with slot play. Earn 2x entries from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and earn 5x entries from 8 p.m. to midnight. Ten winners will be selected with a maximum prize of $3,000. Activate at least 10 base drawing tickets and receive a bonus $10 in slot play the following Saturday. Warehouse Blitz Date: Through Sept. 18 Information: Earn points to redeem for gift cards to Costco and the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Gift giveaways Date: Saturdays and Sundays Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker and receive a gift. Sept. 6 — TV screen cleaner; Sept. 12 — oil and vinegar cruet set; Sept. 13 — coffee kit; Sept. 19 — book safe; Sept. 20 — glass leaf dish set; Sept. 26 — solar lantern; Sept. 27 — binoculars.

Labor Day point multiplier Date: Sept. 7 Information: Earn 10X points on reels and video reels. Earn 2X points on video poker.

EMERALD ISLAND

Super Bonus multiplier Date: Fridays Information: Win a natural royal on single-hand games worth more than $1,000 and spin the wheel for chance to win $1,100. Cash Back Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: Earn 700 base points and redeem them for $10. Earn up to $20. Video reel double-double bonus Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Win $75 or more in the bonus round on a penny slot for a tournament spot. Win up to $200. Gift giveaway Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 200 base points and receive a gift. Graveyard high jackpot competition Date: Mondays through Saturdays Time: 11 p.m.-7 a.m. Information: Jackpot winners will earn up to three Wheel Spin certificates. Monthly Wheel of Cash drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: Drawings begin at 7 p.m. Information: One player will be chosen every half hour.

SILVERTON

Senior Mondays Date: Mondays Time: Drawings at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Information: Random names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts. $10,000 Reel & Win slot tournaments Date: Tuesday Time: Noon Information: The top 30 players will qualify for cash and slot play. The first-place player will win $1,000. Extreme Spin drawings Date: Select Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 19 Time: Drawings at 5 and 8 p.m. Fridays; 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturdays Information: Receive one drawing

entry for every 200 points earned. Ten winners at each drawing will receive a spin on the big wheel with a top prize of $10,000 or free play.

Westgate

Fourth annual Supercontest Date: Through Sept. 12 Information: Entry fee is $1,500. Pick five pro football games against the spread each week; the top 50 players win.

STATION CASINOS

$750,000 Free Gridiron Glory football contest Date: Ongoing Information: At a kiosk, make your selections and track your progress throughout the contest with a personalized “team helmet” that gains yardage across the football field with each correct pick. Receive instant prizes, including points and free play, each time a touchdown is scored. A total of $750,000 will be awarded in cash and prizes. Last Man Standing pro and college Elimination football contests Date: Entry deadline is 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12 for college games; 9 a.m., Sept. 13 for pro games. Information: $25 per entry; buy four and receive a fifth for free. MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: For loyalty card holders age 50 and older. Swipe your card at a kiosk to earn up to 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker, and discounts on dining, movies and bowling. Slot tournaments from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a top prize of $1,000. The first entry is free; receive up to four additional entries by earning 50 additional base points for each.

William Hill race & sports Book

Pro Pick ’em football contest Date: Weekly contest starts Sept. 13 Information: Pick winning teams to collect a share of $13,000 in prizes each week of football season. Each entry costs $25.

STRATOSPHERE

$1,000 new member bonus Date: Through Sept. 30 Information: Sign up for a loyalty card for chance to win up to $1,000

in play. Earn 75 points on your first day for extra chance. Play Your Way to Race Tickets Date: Through Oct. 2 Information: Earn 100 points and receive one NASCAR Truck Race ticket; win up to four tickets per day. The race is at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Bonus cash Date: Through Sept. 30 Information: Receive $25 for every 5,000 base points.

Rampart Casino

Red Zone to Riches $50,000 football kiosk contest Date: Ongoing Information: The top three winners each week will share $1,000. First pick is free. Earn 250 base points to receive a second pick. Football Widows program Date: Sundays through Jan. 3 Information: Receive discounts on cabana rentals, spa treatments and more. 50-plus party Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty card players 50 and older can earn $100 in free slot play on all video reel machine jackpots over $1,200, a free kiosk swipe for earning 50 points, a second kiosk swipe for earning 500 points, a bingo coupon for a free small electronic unit rainbow pack (minimum buy-in required), a $5 lunch buffet and a free round in a slot tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summerlin and Elite players may receive an additional round. The best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week. The top prize is $1,000. A $15 free slot play bonus will be given to everyone who wins a round. $6,500 Galleons of Gold mid-month drawing Date: Second Wednesday of the month Information: Players who earn 2,000 base points during the previous calendar month can participate in the following month’s drawing. Ten winners will be chosen.

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$500,000 Big Spin and Win Date: Thursdays through Oct. 1 Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Card holders will earn four electronic drawing entries for every base point earned on any slot or video reel machines and one

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drawing entry for every base pointed earned on video poker. Each night, 25 winners will spin the wheel for the chance to win up to $25,000. $25,000 Pro Football Kick-Off Weekend Jackpot Parlay Card Date: Sept. 13 Time: 10 a.m. Information: Professional football jackpot parlay cards are currently available for $5. Completed cards must be submitted at South Point, Eastside Cannery, Rampart, Riverside or Cannery casinos. Select a straightup winner (no point spreads or handicaps will be used) for each of the 15 professional football games on the card. There is no limit to the number of cards any individual can enter into the giveaway. The individual with the most correct selections will receive the guaranteed $25,000 jackpot. In the case of multiple winners, the jackpot will be evenly distributed among all winners. Pro Football Game of the Week Cash Giveaway Date and Time: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays and 1:15 p.m. Sundays Information: Poker players will be randomly selected every time there is a score for the opportunity to win $50 for a field goal, $100 for a touchdown or $200 for a safety. Pro football team jersey drawings Date: Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays Time: 10 p.m. Information: One poker player will be selected to win a football jersey. Pro Football Squares Date and Time: Sunday at 1:25 p.m. or Sunday, Monday, or Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Information: Poker players in the first No-Limit Hold’em and 2–4 poker games of the day can earn one football square for aces full, four-ofa-kind, straight flush or royal flush card hands. The selected squares at the end of the first, second and third quarters receive $50 and the square selected after the final score will receive $100. South Point Seniors 50+ Slot Tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: For players age 50 and older. Participants may receive additional entries into the slot tournament for every 250 points earned. The slot tournament will give away $5,200, including $1,500 for first place.

WILDFIRE

MyGeneration Mondays Date: Ongoing

Information: Players 50 and older earn 6x points on slot machines and video poker, and receive discounts on bowling and dining.

MAX CASINO AT THE WESTIN

Happy Hour specials Date: Daily Time: 6-8 p.m. Information: Select tables will offer $3 craps and 25-cent roulette.

DOWNTOWN GRAND

Get a Grand from the Grand Date: Through Dec. 31 Information: For new loyalty card members. Earn up to $1,000 back on all reel and video reel games. Requires a minimum loss of $50. The rebate will be split over three redemption periods to total 100 percent of the player’s loss.

BINION’S

Mother Lode swipe and win Date: Ongoing Information: Club members can win up to $2,500 daily. Earn points for chances to swipe the prize machine, with a maximum of three swipes daily. Earn five points for a chance to win $50, 40 points for a chance to win $100 and 300 points for a chance to win $2,500

ALIANTE

Aliante Orient Express kiosk game Date: Sept. 1-28 Information: “Travel” from Paris to Constantinople on the Aliante Express train to win free play, points, dining credits and more. $175,000 Orient Express drawings Date: Saturdays Time: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: Earn entries starting Sept 1. Ten players will get a chance to win up to $1,000 at the first drawing and $2,000 at the second drawing. Earn 20 free entries Fridays through Mondays and Wednesdays. Entry multipliers up to 10x can be earned every Tuesday and Thursday. $15,000 Aliante Express Team Celebration Date: Saturdays Information: Each drawing day, between 8 and 9 p.m., select a piece of luggage from any casino kiosk to qualify for the Team Celebration. After the 9:15 p.m. Orient Express drawing, the Orient Express wheel will be spun. If the wheel lands on the luggage you selected, you will win a share of $3,750 in free play. $2,500 senior slot tournament Date: Sept. 14

Time: Noon-4 p.m. Information: The top 25 places will share $2,500 in free play. Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 10x points on reels. $25,000 Pro Day Parlay football contest Date: Sept. 10-Dec. 30 Information: The 17-week contest will award 10 winners each week. Select the most winning teams to win a share of $1,475 in free play. Coors Light giveaway Date: Sept. 10 Information: Earn 250 points and receive a six-pack. Travel tumbler mug Date: Sept. 8 Information: Free mugs will be given at all bingo sessions. 50+ Play Day kiosk game Date: Mondays Information: Earn 50 points to spin the wheel to win free play. $10,000 mobile hot seat When: Sundays Information: Players must accept the hot seat offer from the mobile app to qualify. From noon to 5 p.m., five people will win $50 in slot play. At 6 p.m., 10 people will win $100 in slot play. Winners will be announced over the intercom and must swipe at a kiosk to redeem their prize. $100,000 Airin’ it Out football contest Date: Signups at 9 a.m. daily through Sept. 13 Information: Prize money will be awarded to race and sports book players with the most correct winning selections from every game of the NFL regular season. Players who buy the maximum three entries will receive a free fourth entry.

Club Fortune

Top of the Hill daily slot tournament When: Wednesdays and Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: First place is $500.

Jokers Wild

Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker. Rollin’ for dough Date: Fridays Time: 1-9 p.m. Information: Two players will be chosen every hour to roll the dice and win 10x the roll.

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GOLD COAST Gift days Date: Tuesdays Information: Receive a gift for earning 300 points. Gifts change weekly and include beer mugs and shirts. Point multipliers When: Thursdays Information: Earn 15x points on penny reels.

SUNCOAST $16,000 Poker 2015 football squares Date: Ends Jan. 3 Information: Earn squares for each ace-high flush or better. Win up to $1,000 per week.

ORLEANS B Loyal to the Royal When: Through Sept. 30 Information: Hit a royal with maximum coin bet and get $20 in play on nickels, $40 in play on dimes and $100 in play on quarters. Gift days Date: Tuesdays Information: Receive a gift for earning 300 points. Gifts change weekly and include slippers and loungewear.

SAM’S TOWN Point multipliers Date: Mondays and Tuesdays Information: Earn 15x points on Buffalo machines, 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker. Slot showdown Date: Thursdays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Receive one entry after getting 50 points. First place is $750.

Eldorado Bonus days Date: Tuesdays Information: Receive a 100-coin bonus for hitting designated fourof-a-kinds on video poker. Earn $10 in play for winning $50 or more on slots. Win $75 on a single hand of keno to get $75 in play.

JERRY’S NUGGET Point multipliers Date: Fridays Information: Swipe loyalty card at a kiosk to get up to 5x points on slots and video poker.

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It’s our turn to build business swagger

ssuming state legislators meet in special session to discuss whether, and to what degree, they should offer tax perks to attract an electric-car manufacturer to North Las Vegas, the debate should be straightforward: Is it worth offering financial enticements to trigger another economic bonanza for Nevada? And the answer is yes, of course, because the payoffs for both the state and local economies will far overshadow the amount of tax breaks and other subsidies the company will receive. This deal will favor Southern Nevada just as the much-applauded one last year, breathlessly embraced by legislators, favored Northern Nevada by getting electric-car maker Tesla to build its battery factory outside Reno. But what if some Northern lawmakers say Nevada can’t afford to make another deal? Logic, though, dictates that we can’t afford not to make a similar offer to get Faraday Future, an automotive startup with roots in China, to select North Las Vegas as the home of its assembly line. There really is nothing to lose and every-

thing to gain. These tax abatements are triggered by the company’s performance. And if it does perform as expected, the ripple economics will blow away the state’s investment going into it. Analysts say an assembly plant will generate $85.6 billion over the next 20 years, in part by creating more than 13,000 direct, support and ripple-effect jobs that will earn workers nearly $700 million in wages a year. But there’s another argument to be made for embracing this opportunity, and on that point let us introduce you to John Petkus, Poland’s honorary consul in Nevada. Petkus, who lives in Las Vegas, is something of an expert in international business and how companies expand or relocate to other countries. A handful of Polish technology startups already have branch offices in Northern Nevada, so they can have access to business contacts in Silicon Valley. In fact, there is a much larger Polish population in Clark County than up North, but not as many businesses.

One reason? Foreign-based companies are apprehensive about moving unless someone big and noteworthy already has moved there to prove the area is business-friendly. Are we on the map for nongaming ventures — the very companies we are seeking to diversify our economy? This is what Petkus says about the effect of Faraday Future coming to North Las Vegas: “You have no idea how much credibility that will bring to this region. It’s huge.” Petkus is continuously talking to the 27 other consulates in Nevada, and to trade organizations from other countries, and the consensus is that, thanks initially to the Tesla deal, “people are going, ‘Whoa! Nevada!’ and Faraday Future will have the same effect, getting the attention of companies that wouldn’t have otherwise known where to look.” In short, he said: Faraday will put Clark County on the international business map. Thank you in advance, legislators, for helping Nevada grow still more. We hope you won’t rain on our New Nevada.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, september 6 Sunday Salutations: Join the LuluLemon team for a yoga session. 9:30 a.m., free, LuluLemon Athletica Downtown Summerlin, 1875 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 170, 702-240-4175. Las Vegas Golf Show: National and local golf-related companies and organizations will be showcased. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $7-$10, Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, golfshowvegas.com.

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Jazz Sextet performs in this series, which highlights the best student musicians from UNLV’s Jazz Studies Program. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

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Asian-inspired lunch: Learn about cultures from Asia and enjoy entertainment. Must have a city of Las Vegas Senior Programs membership to participate. Advance registration required, for ages 50+. 11:30 a.m., $5, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6454.

Labor Day BBQ and concert: Enjoy brisket sliders, oysters, mini hot dogs, sweet corn, baked beans, pasta salad, desserts and more. A cash bar will be available, and live music will be provided by Siana King. Noon-4 p.m., adults $17-$22, children $10-$13, children under 5 are free, Springs Amphitheater, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.

Diamond Dig: MJ Christensen will host its fourth annual benefit for Dress for Success Southern Nevada, the local affiliate of the national nonprofit. Attendees can win prizes and enjoy passed appetizers and wine. RSVP required. 5-7 p.m., free, MJ Christensen at Boca Park, 8980 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-802-2588.

Tuesday, September 8 Celebration of Mother Africa: African harp player Toumany Kouyate and his group Bountalo will perform with guitarist King Ibu. 5-7 p.m., $15, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340. Groovy Creative Projects: Kids ages 8-12 can learn to make flubber, moon sand, bouncy balls and more. Advance registration required. 4-5 p.m. $32 per month, Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1100. *Also: Tuesdays through Sept. 29 CCSD public meeting: The Clark County School District is having several meetings focused on its 2015 capital improvement plan. 6 p.m., Durango High School Theater, 7100 W. Dewey Drive, ccsd.net. *Also: 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at Chaparral High School Theater, 3850 Annie Oakley Drive; 10 a.m. Sept. 10, Cimarron-Memorial High School Theater, 2301 N. Tenaya Way.

Wednesday, September 9 UNLV Jazz Concert Series: Joe Williams Every Day Foundation

John Alite author talk: Alite, who collaborated with George Anastasia to publish the book “Gotti’s Rules: The Story of John Alite, Junior Gotti and the Demise of the American Mafia,” will talk about the Gotti family. 7 p.m., free with museum admission, the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., 702-229-2734. Green Chefs farmers market: Featuring local and regional produce, plants, herbs, homemade baked goods, honey, and more. Includes gardening workshops, cooking demonstrations and children’s activities. Purchases are cash only. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Desert Living Center Courtyard, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., thegreenchefs.com.

An Evening of Judy Garland: Enjoy a live performance of Judy Garland classics and a complimentary wine tasting. Reservation required. 7:30 p.m., $20, Sanders Family Winery, 3780 E. Kellog Road, Pahrump, 775-727-1776. Fall Into Better Health fair: Over 70 vendors will share health information. Attendees can meet the Spring Valley Hospital staff and participate in free health screenings. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Spring Valley Hospital, main lobby, 5400 S. Rainbow Blvd., 702-853-3000. Zero Teen Fatalities Kick-Off event: Teen attendees will enjoy free races and arcade game credits, food and beverages, music from CBS Radio, as well as prizes and giveaways. 5:30-8:30 p.m., free, Pole Position Raceway, 4175 S. Arville St., 702-227-7223. Ward 2 Coffee with Councilman: Join Ward 2 Councilman Bob Beers to talk about Ward 2, the city of Las Vegas or anything else of interest to the community. 7:30 to 9 a.m., Avery’s Coffee, 9440 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 145, Village Square Shopping Center, 702-229-2144. Ward 6 Movie in the Park: Enjoy the family film “Avengers” in the park. Come dressed as your favorite superhero. Food trucks will have refreshments available for purchase. Movie starts at dusk, free, Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-6154.

Saturday, September 12 The Hubb Classic Car & Parts swap meet: Buy antique, vintage, classic and or high-end cars and parts at bargain prices. 8 a.m., the Hubb, 3720 W. Bell Vista Ave, Pahrump, thehubbnevada.com.

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Grandparents Day: The event begins with a half-mile fun walk around the park, followed by a range of multigenerational activities and entertainment. For adults 50+ and their grandchildren. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free, West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, 702-455-7742.

Nevada Nuclear Testing: Learn the in-depth history of nuclear testing conducted at the Nevada test site. Registration required. 10-11:30 a.m., free, West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, 702-455-7742.

Poetry workshops: Poet Laureate Bruce Isaacson will conduct his last poetry workshop from his series, Beat Poetics. 2-4 p.m., free, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, register by email at poetlaureateclarkcounty@cox.net.

Sunset Yoga: Join Modo Yoga Las Vegas for a mixture of Hatha and Vinyasa yoga in the outdoors. 7 p.m., $5, Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, 702-331-2030.

LIFE Las Vegas farmers market: Enjoy local produce. 4 p.m., free entry, Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd., lasvegasfarmersmarket.com. Fresh52 farmers and artisan market: Browse organic and seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, spices, handmade crafts and more. 9 a.m., free entry, Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart, fresh52.com. USTA tennis clinic: The US Tennis Association will provide tennis clinics for kids to introduce the sport to children and teach basic skill sets. Ages 3-10. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Macy’s Court, Downtown Summerlin, 2025 Festival Plaza Drive, downtownsummerlin.com. Contra dancing: Dance to a live acoustic band. Dances are taught and called; newcomers welcome. No partner needed. 6:30 p.m. group lesson; 7-10 p.m. dance, $10 for adults; $5 for students and military; $3 for children (ages 8+ only) and nondancers. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383. Candlelighters 25th annual Superhero 5K: The walk and run includes costumes, children’s activities, games, a bone marrow drive and more. 6:30 a.m. registration, 8:15 a.m. race and walk; event runs until noon, Exploration Park at the Mountain’s Edge, 9600 S. Buffalo Drive, 702-737-1919. Sewapalooza: This event is a

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Career development series: This one-hour career development workshop will discuss the common pitfalls people face when applying for jobs and how to make a great first impression on potential employers. 10:30 a.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459. Picnic by Design: Local designers are creating over-the-top picnic baskets and tables to be purchased online, then enjoyed with food and wine. Las Vegas Men’s Chorus, Laura Taylor Mulkey and others will provide live entertainment. 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. cocktails and dessert, $75 for cocktail portion, $300+ for dinner, Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., thecenterlv.org/picnic. Live jazz: Enjoy jazz music by Synesthesia. 8-10 p.m., free, the Crêpe, Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-441-0719.

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The Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage throughout the United States was just a few days old. Dawn Ellen Wise and her partner of 13 years, Teresa Jo Gifford, were packed and ready to vacation in Las Vegas. ¶ Wise thought it would be a thrill to get married in Las Vegas, having seen movies and TV shows about wild and sa me-sex m arriage, Continued on page 53

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plan” for the unit, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, sinking under $18.4 billion in debt. The agreement is part of a plan to split CEOC into two parts: one that operates casinos and another that owns the casinos’ real estate. Shares of Caesars Entertainment Corp. closed Aug. 24 at $8.98 apiece, up 96 cents, or 12 percent, from Aug. 21 on news of the deal. Stock-market performance gauge Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, dropped 3.6 percent. Despite the bounce, Caesars’ stock is well below a peak of $26.47 in March 2014, and it doesn’t always outpace the market. The Dow dropped 2.84 percent Sept. 1, but Caesars fell nearly twice as far, dropping 5.34 percent.

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Drs. Neil Braunstein, Nicholas Tibaldi, Anita Henderson and Marguerite Brathwaite are associbraunstein tibaldi ate medical directors with Southwest Medical Associates. Braunstein specializes in rheumatolhenderson braithwaite ogy at the Southwest Medical Flamingo and Eastern Health Centers. Tibaldi specializes in gastroenkubus tan terology at Southwest Medical’s Rancho/ Charleston Health Center. Henderson works in pediatrics at the j. radivan t. radivan Montecito Health Center. Brathwaite is an OB/GYN at the Rancho/ Charleston Health Center. Graceann Freeman, Fred Kubus and Tony Tan are nurse practicioners with Southwest Medical. Freeman specializes in urgent care at the Charleston/ Rancho Health Center. Kubus johnson specializes in primary care at the Eastern Avenue Health Center. Tan specializes in primary care at the Nellis Health Care Center. Jessica Radivan and Todd Radivan are physician assistants with Southwest Medical. They specialize in urgent care at the Charleston/Rancho Health Center. Justin Johnson is a physician assistantcertified at Southwest Medical’s Eastern Avenue Health Center. Carly Scholten is chief operating officer and Michelle Quigley is the director of operascholten tions for the Animal Foundation.

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Richard Bryan and John Mowbray, directors at Fennemore Craig, were re-elected to the board of directors for the Mob Museum. The 2015 list of Top 100 Mountain States Super Lawyers includes J. Bruce Alverson and LeAnn Sanders, Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen & Sanders; Dennis L. Kennedy, Bailey Kennedy; Kirk B. Lenhard, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck; Jay Young, Howard & Howard Attorneys; Brett A.

Axelrod, Fox Rothschild; Todd L. Bice and James J. Pisanelli, Pisanelli Bice; Peter W. Billings, Fabian Clendenin; Daniel F. Polsenberg, Dan R. Waite, Thomas G. Ryan and John E. Bragonje, Lewis Roca Rothgerber; L. Grant Foster, J. Walter Sinclair, B. Newal Squyres, Joe M. Teig, George M. Haley, Mona L. Burton and Bradley T. Cave, Holland & Hart; Donald J. Campbell and J. Colby Williams, Campbell & Williams; Candace C. Carlyon, Carlyon Law Group; Jennifer Ko Craft, Joel Z. Schwarz, Jeffrey A. Silver, John L. Krieger, Eric D. Hone and Michael N. Feder, Dickinson Wright; Joseph P. Hardy, Gordon & Rees; Kenneth E. Hogan, Hogan Hulet; Mark A. Hutchison, Hutchison & Steffen; J. Randall Jones, Kemp, Jones & Coulthard; Edward L. Kainen, Kainen Law Group; David R. Koch, Koch & Scow; David E. Leta and Alan L. Sullivan, Snell & Wilmer; Steven J. McCardell and David W. Tufts, Durham Jones & Pinegar; Steve Morris, Morris Law Group; Nicholas J. Santoro, Santoro Whitmire; Terry N. Trieweiler, Trieweiler Law Firm; Abran E. Vigil, Ballard Spahr. Marlyn Buckley is a project specialist at Professionals in Philanthropy. She will be responsible for client service, nonprofit project management and coordination and serve as the first point of contact for clients and the community. Danilo Reher is the director of operations for gaming manufacturer Interblock.

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that developed a proposal to create an unmanned aerial and robotics resource source at Cashman Center. Members of the winning team include Brandon Wiegand, Zachary Conine, Michael Russell, Sallie Doebler and Curt Carlson. Second place, worth $100,000, went to “Strain/Stalk,” led by local architect Eric Strain and community developer Arnold Stalk, for their plan to develop a mixed-use mid-Strip Main Street project. Third place, worth $75,000, was awarded to team Gensler, an architecture and design firm, which developed a proposal for Cashman Center as a geographic center for sustainability. Two fourth-place prizes of $50,000 were awarded — one to Don Alejandro’s Texan Inc., Villa Latina led by local businessman Alejandro Alvarez, to create a multicultural center focusing on the Hispanic community at Cashman Center; the other to Every Neighborhood Needs an Architect, a team led by UNLV visiting professor of architecture Mark Roddy and assistant professor of architecture Joshua Vermillion, whose plan includes a prototype to demonstrate how blighted properties can be reimagined. Fifth place, $25,000, was awarded to HERServices, led by Las Vegas businesswoman Diane Hale, to establish an environmentally green sustainable district. Wendy Simons is the deputy director of wellness for the Nevada Department of Veterans Services. Willette Gerald has been redesignated as NDVS deputy director for benefits. Lauren Brooks is manager of sponsorship and advertising with the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce.

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The law firm of Jeffrey Burr has a new website at jeffreyburr.com. McDonald Carano acquired the Reno law firm Avansino, Melarkey, Knobel, Mulligan & McKenzie. PDQ, a restaurant that sells chicken tenders, salads and sandwiches, is open at 3010 W. Sahara Ave. A Starbucks opened at Enterprise Park on Martin Luther King Boulevard and Mt. Mariah Drive. Lamar Advertising Co. acquired Alliance Airport Advertising. Both companies have inventory at McCarran International Airport.

Melissa Surran is director of finance and Cynthia Radley is government grants manager for Three Square Food Bank.

Summerlin is No. 6 in sales on a national list of master-planned communities. It is the only Nevada community in the top 10 on the list from real estate consultants Robert Charles Lesser & Co.

Stephen Clutter is chief of communications for the Nevada Bureau of Land Management.

Leavitt Group recently awarded its Las Vegas office with an Agency Excellence Award. Both Leavitt Insurance Agency and its benefits division, Leavitt Group Benefits Services, were honored. surran

Six teams that submitted proposals for consideration in Strong Cities Strong Communities Las Vegas, a global economic development challenge, were awarded a total of $800,000 in cash by the Las Vegas City Council. A first-place prize of $500,000 was awarded to “Build a Better Las Vegas,” a local team of professionals

Operation HOPE, which provides financial counseling, has a branch at the Mutual of Omaha Bank at 2360 Corporate Circle. An Oakley store opened at the Miracle Mile Shops. So-Cal Speed Shop and Vegas Flip Flops are tenants at Pawn Plaza.

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Evolution is rapid, even for centuries-old business Change is constant in pop culture, and for a wax museum to remain relevant, it must keep up. At Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, Cole Kouvaris is the marketing manager who helps the business stay fresh. “ ‘Vegas’ means many different things to many different people — gambling, shows, nightlife, dining, shopping, etc., so staying current is challenging,” he says. The attraction, which opened over 200 years ago in London, came to Las Vegas in 1999 and remains an endearing part of the entertainment landscape. lates to technology in 2025, I can’t even imagine. The first iPhone didn’t even exist a decade ago; imagine what we can do in the next decade.

What have been the greatest accomplishments in your career? I am exceptionally proud of a few moments with Madame Tussauds and with other Merlin (parent company) attractions. Two that stand out are launch events we had in the first quarter of 2015. We opened the Hangover Experience and two months later, debuted a wax figure of Miley Cyrus on her wrecking ball — clothed, don’t worry. The former was an extensive tworoom expansion and the latter, a project that entailed closing down the Strip and hiring a crane to which the wrecking ball was attached. Combined, we garnered more than 1 billion media impressions in the first quarter of 2015.

What is your dream job, outside of your current field? I think I’d like to run a small B&B in the Greek Isles somewhere — that’s where my family comes from. I’ve always been fascinated by photography and design as well, so maybe a professional photographer or graphic designer. Or be the next Anthony Bourdain. Yet all of those have aspects of what I do already, so I must be doing something right.

Cole Kouvaris helped launch the Hangover Experience at Madame Tussauds this

How much preparation goes year. (christopher devargas/staff) into deciding what figures come also timeless. Madame Tussauds atto Las Vegas? tractions appeal to a broad range It’s a long and arduous process into of demographics. We aim to please which we put a great deal of thought 8-year-olds and 80-year-olds simuland effort. We take our most requesttaneously. ed figures from our guests’ feedback, look at the longevity and field of work What has been the most rewardof each potential candidate, future ing part of your job? viability as a superstar and many It’s the entire figure creation proother factors. Toss all of the factors cess — to see something go from into a battle royal and may the best merely an idea to a completed wax candidate win. figure. It’s our version of the new product development cycle. How did you get into your field? And the moment I get to see a guest I was recruited onto Merlin Enterin the attraction freaking out because tainment’s rotational leadership dethey get to take a selfie with their favorvelopment program. I took on a new ite celebrity, that’s the cherry on top. role in a new city every six months, moving across the country and the What are you reading right now? globe. At the end of the program, I Adweek.com is how I keep abreast landed in Las Vegas to look after conof what the major players in advertissumer marketing and advertising. ing and marketing are doing. It helps me challenge “the way we do things” How do you keep up with what mindset, particularly in the creative is iconic in Las Vegas? production and digital spaces. We stay current by developing relationships across businesses, moniWhat do you do after work? toring social media activity, reading I’m an avid volleyball player. GrowLas Vegas business blogs and talking ing up in Florida, I spent countless to other professionals in the industry. hours on the beach and on the court. It’s a great way to decompress after What is the most challenging work, take my mind away and focus part of your job? on something completely different. I’d say it’s the balancing act of It’s my happy place. keeping the attraction current, but

Blackberry, iPhone or Android? iPhone. For me, it just works. It syncs to my iPad and my MacBook and everything just works together. Every system has its challenges, but the Apple ecosystem works for me and my life. Describe your management style. It’s clichéd, but I’d like to think I lead by example. By keeping a positive outlook and approaching tasks as challenges rather than obstacles, the team and I are forging on in 2015 with a renewed enthusiasm. To me, leadership is about developing a shared vision for the future and letting everyone grow into that vision, rather than forcing a specific path that doesn’t fit for some. Where do you see yourself and your company in 10 years? I see Madame Tussauds fully evolved into an attraction enhanced by digitally integrated experiences. I don’t think our process of crafting the figures by hand would ever change, as the artistry is a core tenet of what we do, but I imagine within the next few years, we will have fully integrated mobile and wearable tech into the experience to enhance the consumer journey. How that trans-

Whom do you admire and why? From a business standpoint, there are lots of great leaders and innovators out there to admire and be inspired by. Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Richard Branson, Elon Musk — all leaders who 1) are not afraid to push the boundaries of possible and 2) don’t treat letdowns as failures but as lessons. What is your biggest pet peeve? Emails. The inbox is not the be-all and end-all in the workplace. While it helps us all manage tasks at our own pace in the order we see fit, it’s allowing us all to use it as an excuse. It distracts us from doing the work that matters. I like to have five things I want to accomplish in a day and the triple-digit inbox count shouldn’t affect that. However, easier said than done. What is something that people might not know about you? I’m a total language nerd, both native and foreign. I love talking about talking — I could talk about phonemes and morphemes and syntax and language registers and codeswitching and etymology for hours on end. I’m particularly fascinated by how culture and language interact, influence each other and develop over time. I’ve studied (and speak, to varying degrees) five foreign languages, and I’m just getting started.

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12.3

Percentage of Southern Nevada homes sold in July that were in the foreclosure process but not yet bankowned. That is down from 16 percent from last year.

150,000

Square footage of a new Costco warehouse planned for St. Rose Parkway at Amigo Street.

$140 Billion

Amount in investments in renewable technology and generation for companies that have signed the White House’s American Businesses Act on Climate Pledge. Last month, Switch became the first Nevada business to sign the pledge.

$494.12

Average cost of a roundtrip domestic airline ticket, including taxes, purchased during the first seven months of this year. That is down about 1 percent from the same time period last year, according to the Airlines Reporting Corp.

140,000

Number of members enrolled in Nevada Health Co-Op in 2014. On Aug. 26, the consumer-owned and -operated health plan created under the Affordable Care Act announced it was going out of business due to high costs.

Percentage drop of revenue from baccarat in the past 12 months.

$125 Million

Projected cost of the redevelopment of Cashman Center into a possible incubator for the drone and robotics industry.

$40

Top price for in-flight WiFi provided by Gogo, according to The New York Times. The price of WiFi has surged in recent years because demand for Internet on airplanes has “exceeded capacity,” Gogo CEO Michael Small said.

Allyson Ames opened the Las Vegas location of Wonderland Bakery in January at Downtown Summerlin. The shop earned national acclaim over 10 years in Newport Beach, Calif. (l.e. baskow/staff)

Celebrity endorsements have helped whimsical bakery rise to prominence Describe your business.

Wonderland specializes in desserts and whimsical products such as custom cupcakes, cakes, cookies and themed gift baskets. With a private party room, the bakery is a great place for celebrations. Who are your customers?

Wonderland Bakery Address: 2010 Festival Plaza, Suite 150, Las Vegas Phone: 702-363-3333 Email: info@wonderlandbakery.com Website: wonderlandbakery.com Hours and days of operation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday Owned/operated by: Allyson Ames In business since: 2005 (in Las Vegas since January)

Wonderland customers are the young, young at heart and anyone with a sweet tooth. Our customers are families celebrating in our private party room, friends looking for a sweet fix, couples getting married and wanting a magical wedding cake, companies looking for a unique branded gift, concierges looking for last-minute custom desserts for hotel guests, and special-event planners. Your bakery has had a lot of celebrity attention. Who are some famous celebrities you have baked for?

We have created a wide variety of custom orders for the president, professional athletes, musicians and movie/ TV stars. Whoopi Goldberg declared us to have “the best gingerbread in the U.S.” after a national search and taste test, with the final results broadcasted on “The View.” She still orders hundreds of cookies every holiday. In 2008, Barack Obama was smitten with Wonderland Bakery cookies when a celebrity client sent him a batch of gingerbread and sugar cookies during the holidays. The White House called shortly after to ask if we could create a custom cookie for the Inaugural Ball. Although we are a nonpartisan bakery, we are honored to be selected as the White House’s favorite cookie.

What was your inspiration behind Wonderland Bakery?

I was born with a sweet tooth. From age 5 I was in the kitchen baking and creating desserts. I wanted Wonderland to be reminiscent of my childhood favorites, with dashes of Willy Wonka, Candyland and Disneyland blended together to delight sweet lovers of any age. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?

So far, it has been adapting to the new climate. The heat and delicate baked goods do not mix well. We have had to come up with new packaging techniques, along with adjusting our recipes to the new elevation and weather. This has actually helped us create new treats in the process, such as macaron ice cream sandwiches to help beat the heat. What is the best part about doing business here?

The city never sleeps. Everyone loves to party when they come to Las Vegas, and we create memorable specialty cakes and desserts to help them celebrate in style. We have a whole new mix of celebrities who are in town to celebrate, and it’s our job to create over-the-top cakes for them. This is an element we do not have in California. What have you learned from the recession?

Our industry has not been affected by the recession as drastically as others. The wonderful thing about our business is everyone still has birthdays, weddings, baby showers and special events to celebrate. Stopping in to pick out a gourmet treat is an affordable luxury.

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On Eli Segall’s vegasinc.com story “Why progress on Tivoli Village expansion is bogged down”: “Everyone has a short memory of 2008. They keep building while the ... economics of each person has not increased, so they wind up taking customers from one mall over to the next.” — unhappyhomeowner On Jackie Valley’s lasvegassun.com story “Nevada Health Co-Op to close, leaving thousands to find new insurance”: “This is the market correcting itself. Not every plan works but doing something is better than nothing.” — JosephTunstall “Well, on Nov. 1, I guess I’ll be going insurance shopping again.” — St-Mic On Conor Shine’s lasvegassun.com story “Local governments win arbitration ruling eliminating longevity pay for some union employees”: “Finally, a decision for the taxpayers. Hopefully this will gain some more momentum and get the union hooks out of our governments.” — Wally M “Public employees need to compete the same as the private sector, and taxpayers need to remove obligations to pay for those just hanging on and working the system.” — ScotchRocks

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guest column: — that government has no role helping ou wouldn’t bet your life savings craig wiseman businesses succeed and shouldn’t compete on a hunch, and our government with the private sector to help companies shouldn’t gamble 1.2 million export their goods. But Ex-Im doesn’t American jobs on an untested compete with commercial banks. It is a economic theory. But unfortunately, that is “lender of last resort,” meaning it helps only when there is what some in Congress are considering. no private-sector alternative available. Companies seeking A small but powerful group in Washington is fighting Ex-Im’s help have to go as far as showing how they couldn’t to kill the Export-Import Bank, a little-known agency find commercial financing before Ex-Im can help. that for 80 years has helped American companies export Critics attack Ex-Im as “Boeing’s Bank,” but Boeing goods around the globe. Since 2007, it has worked with supports 1.5 million supplier-based jobs across the country, over 9,000 companies to support their exporting over including thousands of high-skilled jobs in Nevada. nearly $300 billion in American-made goods. Every year, My company, Spacecraft Components Corp., designs it sustains 1.2 million private-sector jobs without costing and builds electrical connectors used in commercial and taxpayers a dime. But Ex-Im’s opponents let its charter military airplanes, trains and spacecraft. We employ more expire. than 125 highly skilled engineers and technicians who take Their rationale? A misguided view that any government pride in making parts Boeing uses to build its airplanes. activity that helps American business is an improper Whenever we see the airplanes landing at McCarran intrusion in the marketplace — “crony capitalism,” in bringing the tourists to our state, we know our company their words. But Ex-Im’s services are available to help any played a small role in building that plane. American business selling goods abroad. Every airplane that doesn’t get built due to the attack The bank’s loans and guarantees have been found by on the Ex-Im Bank means lost jobs at every company that PricewaterhouseCoopers to be “at market” rates. Like any supplies wiring, valves, airframe components, engines, bank, Ex-Im charges its users, mostly foreign companies electronics, hydraulics, all the way down to the last seat buying American goods, interest on its loans. In fact, cushion and folding tray table. because of this, Ex-Im doesn’t cost taxpayers a dime. Most Ending Ex-Im isn’t just a risky bet, it’s a sure loser. years it actually returns money to the Treasury because it Craig Wiseman is president and CIO of Spacecraft brings in more than it costs to operate. Components Corp. Ultimately, Ex-Im’s opponents are trying to prove a point

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Longevity pay eliminated for some public union workers By conor shine Staff Writer

Local governments scored a major victory in the ongoing controversy over employee pay when an arbitrator sided with Clark County in a dispute with its largest employee union. The arbitrator’s decision removes longevity pay, a long-standing benefit for public employees, for all new members of the Service Employees International Union Local 1107, which represents about 5,000 rank-and-file county employees. The county estimates doing away with longevity pay will save it $264 million in employee

costs over the next 30 years. Only new hires, not current employees, will be affected by the ruling. “Although longevity pay can be a source of added pay for some employees, the landscape has changed,” the arbitrator wrote in his decision. “The case for eliminating longevity pay for new hires is a strong one, and this change will have no economic impact on current employees.” The decision reflects a shift underway among local government entities, which have systematically phased out longevity pay for new hires. Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Metro

Police and the Las Vegas Valley Water District don’t offer longevity pay. The benefit still is available to new hires at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, University Medical Center, the Regional Transportation Commission, the Southern Nevada Health District and the Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority. The arbitrator’s decision resolves a more-than-two-year contract dispute between the county and SEIU, largely due to a stalemate over longevity pay. While the county pushed to eliminate the benefit, the union countered with an offer to delay the length of

Tighter slot machines might be hurting revenue, industry research suggests By j.d. morris Staff Writer

Casino markets in many states have tightened their slot machines over the years, and that could be hurting revenues, according to recent industry-backed research. The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers announced the results of a report it asked Las Vegas-based Applied Analysis to conduct on the nation’s slot machine industry. Applied Analysis found that, in general, slot hold percentages — which reflect how much of gamblers’ money the machines keep — have reached “all-time highs,” even as slot revenue and wagers remain well below their peaks from before the recession. In other words, customers don’t gamble as much on slots as they once did, and casinos make less money from the machines but take a greater share of the wagers. The Applied Analysis report emphasizes that the slot market has been particularly hurt by the recession and its impact on consumer spending habits. But tighter machines are not helping, the report suggests. “While statistical correlations on a stateby-state basis vary due to any number of factors, the broader, aggregate trends would suggest a rising hold percentage has not translated into incremental gaming revenue for operators during the postrecession era,” the report concludes. “In fact, they very well may be contributing to its decline.” Applied Analysis examined the casino markets of 16 states, including Nevada. Overall, the report found that the amount gamblers wagered and the revenue casinos earned from slots declined by double-digit percentages between 2007 and 2014. At the

same time, slot hold percentage increased 6.2 percent. Some states diverged from the overall trend. Most notably, Florida’s hold percentage declined from 9.5 percent in 2006 — when slot machines began operating in the state — to 6.41 percent in 2014, according to the report. Nevada’s 6.4 percent slot hold last year was higher than it was when slot revenue peaked in 2007, but it was still the lowest of any state examined in the report. Broadly speaking, the argument against higher holds is that they make customers lose money faster and therefore spend less time gambling. But the relationship between hold and revenue is a complicated one affected by many variables. An article in Global Gaming Business magazine this year argued that slot revenue declines have been caused by “a perfect storm of changing game style, faster play, increasing minimum wagers, free play replacing cash coupons and yes, the economy.” Slot hold “is both a cause and result” of the factors affecting revenue, editor Frank Legato wrote. The Applied Analysis report emphasizes how big of an impact the recession had, calling it a “triggering event that shifted the spend profile of consumers.” But the report also says that “consumer spending has improved in most major gaming markets throughout the United States in recent years, while gaming volumes have continued to contract.” Marcus Prater, executive director of the manufacturers association, said the report was not meant to resolve debate, but rather to add more information to the industry’s ongoing conversation.

service needed to qualify for longevity pay from eight years to 11 years. The union argued that longevity is a tool to attract new employees and retain those who had topped out on the pay scale. But the county said the expensive benefit did little to reward employee performance. “We felt all along that we had a strong case and the arbitrator clearly felt the same way,” County Manager Don Burnette said in a statement. The decision awards employees a 4.5 percent cost of living increase over two years, slightly lower than the 4.75 percent requested by the union.

Boost in new-home sales shows Las Vegas market on ‘steady upward trend’ By Eli Segall Staff Writer

Las Vegas builders continue selling more homes than last year in a “slow, stable” uptick in activity, according to a new report. Builders sold 583 new homes in Southern Nevada in July, bringing the year’s tally to 3,576 sales, up 12 percent from the same period in 2014, Home Builders Research reported. The median price of July’s closings was $305,928, up 5.4 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, builders pulled 680 new-home permits. That put the year’s total at 4,810, up 15.5 percent from the same time in 2014, indicating a jump in construction plans. Overall, the results were “pretty much as we expected,” as most data now show that Las Vegas’ often-volatile housing market is “on a steady upward trend,” Home Builders Research founder Dennis Smith wrote. “It has not been at a rapid pace, but rather a slow, stable positive trek, trying to get to a level where we might classify it as a ‘normal’ housing market,” Smith wrote. “However, in our opinion that is still months and maybe years away.” Perhaps boosting business is the availability of cheap money: Interest rates are low, lenders are issuing more mortgages in Las Vegas, and buyers here are making smaller down payments. The Federal Reserve has been expected to raise interest rates, which would push up borrowing costs. But rates likely won’t climb so high that people “stop buying homes,” Smith wrote. Despite the rising sales totals, Las Vegas’ housing market is by no means problem-free. Southern Nevada still has one of the highest rates of underwater homeowners in the country, reflecting how bloated prices became during the bubble and how far they plunged during the bust. However, as Smith noted, local homeowners have steadily escaped upside-down status the past few years amid rising property values, easing a problem that “almost stopped the housing industry in Las Vegas.” “The glass certainly appears now to be ‘half full,’ ” he wrote.

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Court ruling in New Jersey unlikely to stop spread of legal sports books By j.d. morris Staff Writer

Efforts to open legal sports books outside Nevada sustained a major setback recently when a federal appeals court denied New Jersey’s attempt to bring betting on athletics to its casinos and racetracks. Still, the possibility remains that sports books will spread to other states — just on a longer timeline than if New Jersey had been victorious. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that New Jersey violated the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in its latest stab at allowing sports books. The law restricts sports betting to a handful of states, and although limited forms of wagering are allowed elsewhere, Nevada is the only one where patrons can bet on individual games. Daniel Wallach, a Florida-based attorney who has closely followed the case, said the court’s decision hampered the nationwide expansion of sports betting. “It slows down the momentum considerably,” he said. “It goes from a boil to a simmer.” Wallach predicted that had New Jersey won, sports betting would have become legal across the nation in less than two years. States within the 3rd Circuit’s jurisdiction would have passed laws to allow sports betting, he said, and others would have likely followed. The major sports leagues — which faced off against New Jersey in the case — also would have been motivated to push Congress for federal regulation of sports betting, Wallach said. That’s because New Jersey was trying to partly repeal its prohibitions on

Bettors stand in line to make wagers during the NCAA basketball tournament. (staff file)

“There’s a massive illegal sports betting market that exists, not only in New Jersey, but all across the country. That serves to benefit only the criminals who operate it.” — Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill U.S.

sports betting without actively regulating the industry. Leagues would not want to see legal wagering spread unregulated, he said. Now, sports books probably will remain confined to Nevada unless Congress takes action. Wallach does not see that happening until the leagues agree to make it a priority — and they’re in no rush to do so. The court decision was a 2-1 majority of a three-judge panel, so New Jersey can appeal to the full appellate court or possibly even the Supreme Court. Wallach thinks the state has a chance, but he says it will face an “up-

hill climb” getting the court to grant such a rare hearing. Nonetheless, William Hill U.S. CEO Joe Asher, whose company has more than 100 sports betting locations in Nevada, remains confident sports books are on their way to other states. He said in a statement that “this matter is far from over” and he is sure sports betting will launch in New Jersey. “It’s a matter of when, not if,” he said. “There’s a massive illegal sports betting market that exists, not only in New Jersey, but all across the country. That serves to benefit only the crimi-

nals who operate it. The sooner that market comes out of the shadows and into the sunlight, the better off we will be.” William Hill has planned to offer sports betting at New Jersey’s Monmouth Park racetrack if such wagers were to become legal there. Asher has also previously said the industry’s expansion would not seriously harm it in Nevada. Like Asher, American Gaming Association President Geoff Freeman pointed to the dangers of illegal sports wagering. Responding to the New Jersey decision, Freeman said the court’s ruling “encourages deeper examination about the best path forward on this issue.” “With Americans betting at least $140 billion on sports illegally each year, it’s clear that current law is not achieving its intended result,” Freeman said. “As the AGA leads an industry-wide task force to study sports betting, we will assess the implications of the court’s decision.” The gaming association’s task force may also have something to say about daily fantasy sports, which has become popular across the country amid debate about whether it constitutes gambling. Daily fantasy providers offer cash prizes but the website of DraftKings, for example, contends that “daily fantasy sports is a skill game and is not considered gambling.” Wallach said the daily fantasy sports industry was a “major winner” in the New Jersey decision because remained “the only game in town,” legally speaking, for people who live in states without sports books. “It has a monopoly on legal sports wagering outside Nevada,” he said.

Gaming revenue dragged down in July by dropoff in baccarat By j.d. morris Staff Writer

Nevada gaming revenue dropped slightly in July, led by a more significant year over year decrease in Clark County, the state reported recently. The Gaming Control Board said statewide casino revenue was $922.9 million in July, down 0.96 percent from the same month in 2014. Statewide, baccarat revenue declined 23.08 percent to $104.1 million, while slot revenue increased 5.52 percent to $600.3 million.

Baccarat revenue declined 23.08 percent to $104.1 million, while slot revenue increased 5.52 percent to $600.3 million. Revenue from baccarat, a game played largely by high rollers on the Strip, has fared particularly poorly for the past year: It’s down more than 22 percent over the past 12 months. Michael Lawton, senior research analyst for the gaming board, said the state should start seeing better yearover-year comparisons starting in August.

“I’m not going handicap baccarat, what I think is going to happen, but I can just tell you the comparisons start to get easier,” he said. But Lawton said “the blow is being lessened by slots.” Excluding baccarat, statewide gaming revenue was up 2.8 percent in July, he noted. In Clark County, where most of the state total is generated, gaming revenue dropped 1.72 percent from the year before to $786.6 million. That decline was more pronounced on the Strip, which reported $525 million in

gaming revenue for the month, down 2.09 percent from 2014. The rest of the county had more mixed results. Downtown Las Vegas reported a significant increase from last year, with gaming revenue rising 6.54 percent to $40.8 million. Mesquite also saw an increase of 1.28 percent. But gaming revenue declined in North Las Vegas, Laughlin and the Boulder Strip by 9.41 percent, 1.77 percent and 11.06 percent, respectively.

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Weddings open doors to other opportunities memorable Vegas weddings, but she didn’t know if Gifford shared her feelings. So she kept quiet on the subject. Lucky for her, Gifford spoke up. “Hey, we’re going to Vegas,” Gifford said. “Do you want to get married there?” It was decided. The Kentucky natives would have a Vegas wedding. nnn For the Las Vegas wedding industry, couples like Wise and Gifford offer hope for a better financial future after years of steady decline. In the past decade, the city’s wedding industry has dropped by about 40 percent — a major blow considering the business generated about $2 billion for Clark County. To stop the wedding free-fall, the Clark County Commission increased the marriage license fee to $77 from $60 with the intention of using the bulk of the extra revenue on marketing and advertising to try to restore Las Vegas to its marriage glory days. Meanwhile, in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling, the local wedding industry is expecting an infusion of business from LGBT couples. But how much of a difference will same-sex marriage make for the industry’s bottom line? Opinions vary. nnn According to a 2014 study by the Williams Institute at UCLA, as many as 3,570 same-sex couples in Nevada may choose to marry in the next three years. That could generate as much as $52 million in expenditures to the state and local economy in wedding arrangements and tourist activities such as lodging and food. The study does not include samesex couples who may travel to Las Vegas to get married. Christy Mallory, senior counsel for the Williams Institute, said the biggest help would be the potential $4.2 million Nevada stands to gain in sales tax revenue from same-sex marriages. “It’s not just the businesses that have something to gain,” Mallory said. “What’s huge is that there’s money coming from out of state.” But there are skeptics who doubt same-sex marriages will be a cure-all for Las Vegas’ wedding industry. Kathryn Hamm, publisher of Wedding Wire’s gayweddings.com, says same-sex couples, just like plenty of

The Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel celebrates the marriage of Teresa Jo Gifford and Dawn Ellen Wise on its marquee. (mikayla whitmore/staff)

marriage on the decline nationwide Las Vegas is not alone in the marriage decline. The U.S. as a whole has seen a progressive decrease in the number of weddings. The Pew Research Center found that in 2011, 51 percent of American adults were married, compared to 72 percent in 1960. Kat Hertlein, a UNLV professor in the marriage and family therapy program, says the drop is due to several factors, including: n Sometimes people see their parents in marriages that did not last, so they tend to do the opposite of their parents n Benefits that used to be exclusive to marriages are now applicable for domestic partnerships n Society puts less emphasis on having to be married to be a parent n Society puts less emphasis on being married to live together

straight couples, often want a romantic ceremony. The 24/7 party scene and infamous slogan, “What happens here, stays here,” does little to promote that. “Las Vegas has the spas and really great entertainment, but that predominant marketing isn’t about romance,” Hamm said. “It’s about play and adult entertainment. I think any city that is promoting itself can be multiple things, but if there’s something popular and particular to that destination, it’s very difficult to sell something else counter to that.” But Hamm stressed same-sex wedding ceremonies wouldn’t necessarily have to be Las Vegas’ forte. “That’s not to say there isn’t a market,” she said. “There are opportunities for honeymoons and bachelor and bachelorette parties.” Ann Parsons, marketing director of Vegas Weddings, said the city could specialize in vow renewals, as well. “Seventy-five percent of the people coming to Vegas are married already,” she said. “We could become the vow-renewal capital of the world. That’s another untapped market that

needs education.” David Paisley, research director for Community Marketing Inc., a research-and-marketing firm that studies the demographics of the LGBT community’s economic impact, said Las Vegas should market not only to tourists but valley residents as well. “If I was a hotel, I would market to my local community first because local people are more likely to get married in their home state,” he said. “I think Las Vegas is unique because it can have both.” nnn Las Vegas is no stranger to LGBT marketing. In fact, it trailed only New York and San Francisco in last year’s Community Marketing Inc. survey on LGBT marketing. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority started marketing to the community in the early 2000s. The LVCVA connects members with LGBT events, on and off the Strip. “The LGBT community was a little bit more recession-proof,” said Jim McMichael, LVCVA’s specialty mar-

kets manager. “They tend to have a propensity to travel.” Between June 2014 and June 2015, LGBT travelers to Las Vegas spent an estimated $11.8 million, according to McMichael. And that’s just convention travel. “Traditionally, gay couples have no kids,” Paisley said. “Anyone who doesn’t have children is more likely to travel.” A 2014 survey by Consumer Marketing found that from 2013 to 2014, traveling increased by 32 percent among the LGBT community. Bob Witeck, president of communications firm Witeck Communications, which specializes in the gay and lesbian consumer market, said the best bet for Las Vegas is for the city to understand same-sex couples’ behavior, regardless of what aspect of the wedding industry it chooses to emphasize. “Oftentimes if they’re not partnered, gay people like to travel in groups,” Witeck said. “(Las Vegas is) the kind of spot that might lend itself to spending time together. It just gives enough entertainment options.” Gaming companies like Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International, which for years have marketed to the LGBT community, have reaped the benefits. When Caesars Entertainment performed same-sex weddings at the Linq’s High Roller, it was a big hit. MGM is now in its sixth year of hosting Pride 48, the home of the LGBT podcasting community. Even small-business owners have seen profits increase. Maria Romano, a licensed minister, has made it clear on her website that same-sex couples are welcome. “You really have to put yourself in your clients’ shoes,” Romano said. “This is an important day and you really have to feel the love that they feel.” nnn Hand in hand, Wise and Gifford frolic down the aisle and outside of Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel. Their white tailcoats flutter in the wind as they turn toward the chapel to read the flashing sign: “Married 7-14-15, Teresa and Dawn.” The two share a kiss, while onlookers applaud and cheer. “We were truly shocked at how we were treated,” Gifford said. “It’s truly different from Kentucky.”

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thursday, sept. 10

Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers, $10 extra for walk-ins Location: Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com Darin Marques, sales manager for Ascaya, will speak about the future for custom home building and community planning in Henderson.

The 4th Annual MJ Christensen Diamond Dig to Benefit Dress for Success Southern Nevada Time: 5-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: MJ Christensen at Boca Park, 8980 W. Charleston Blvd. Information: Visit web.lvchamber.com/events Guests will participate in a dig for gemstones. Those who find gemstones will win a corresponding prize package, and one guest will win a grand prize.

Clark County Association of Health Underwriters lunch meeting Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers registering online, $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers at the door Location: Sierra Gold, 6515 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Email lharrison@nhcai.com Silver State Health Insurance Exchange experts Bruce Gilbert and Evon Dawood will speak about private health insurance exchange technology, insurance carriers and their processes, coverage levels and billing procedures.

The Social Register’s business networking event Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free for members and guests of members, $20 for nonmembers Location: Mandalay Bay’s Foundation Room, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit web.lvchamber.com/events Meet high-level executives and business owners to expand your network while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Wednesday, Sept. 9 Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Southern Nevada chapter September luncheon Time: 12 - 1:15 p.m. Cost: Free for members and current sponsors, $40 for candidate members, $50 for nonmembers invited by members, $100 for nonmembers invited by a sponsor Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Email katrina@amnevada.com Members from Lee & Associates, Newmark Grubb Acres, Colliers International and Heger Industrial will gather for a panel discussion.

Friday, Sept. 11 Commercial Alliance Las Vegas symposium Time: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $99 all-day admission for members, $149 for nonmembers Location: Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Email gmccabe@bpadlv.com Local real estate gurus, including Kevin Buckley and Mark Fine, will discuss how the industry and community have evolved in recent years. BYU Management: September luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30 for members with RSVP, $35 for members without RSVP, $15 for students, $30 for guests with RSVP Location: 7055 Lindell Road, Las Vegas

Information: Call Douglas Winters at 702-8789788 Jacob Snow, former Henderson city manager, will be the guest speaker.

Monday, Sept. 14 Vegas Young Professionals Time: 6:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-743-9358 Learn speaking, presentation and leadership skills to increase your chances for a successful career.

Tuesday, Sept. 15 Society for Marketing Professional Services eighth annual Public Works Roundtable Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $75 for nonmembers Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Email hbrown@innovanv.com Representatives from the state’s public works agencies will be in attendance for a roundtable discussion. The Economic Club of Las Vegas — Gen. Wesley K. Clark dinner and presentation Time: 6 - 9 p.m. Cost: $135 Location: Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Email info@econclublv.org Gen. Wesley K. Clark, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, will speak about his experience in the military, politics and business. He will sign copies of his book, “Don’t Wait for the Next War.”

Conventions

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Rio

Sept. 6-12

3,000

Super Mobility Week

Sands Expo and Convention Center

Sept. 9-11

40,000

The Experience Convention and Tradeshow

Mirage

Sept. 9-11

2,500

Box Fan Expo

Las Vegas Convention Center

Sept. 12

5,000

SANS Institute - Network Security

Caesars Palace

Sept. 13-19

1,500

DevConnections

Aria

Sept. 14-17

1,500

Wedding MBA Convention

Las Vegas Convention Center

Sept. 15-16

2,400

Mandalay Bay

Sept. 15-17

8,000

National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition

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Records and Transactions Bankruptcies CHAPTER 11 Fischer’s Auto Body LLC 1910 Western Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102 Attorney: Seth D. Ballstaedt at seth@ballstaedtlaw.com

Bid Opportunities TUESDAY, SEPT. 8 2:30 p.m. Forestry crew carriers State of Nevada, 8363 Heather Moon at hmoon@admin. nv.gov

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 10 2 p.m. Various ASME, NFPA, ICC and ANSI code books State of Nevada, 8360 Sharon Knigge at sknigge@ admin.nv.gov 2 p.m. Wash rack decontamination system State of Nevada, 8361 Teri Becker at tbecker@admin. nv.gov 2 p.m. Panasonic Toughpad tablets and related accessories State of Nevada, 8367 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 2 p.m. EDACS site equipment State of Nevada, 8364 Gail Burchett at gburchett@ admin.nv.gov

Brokered transactions LEASES $123,300 for 1,200 square feet, retail for 60 months 4860 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 1, Las Vegas 89121 Landlord: Tropicana East Shopping Center Phase I Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Soares Inc. dba Baskin Robbins Tenant agent: Did not disclose

$610,604 for 5,320 square feet, office for 5 years 9121 W. Russell Road, Suite 111, Las Vegas 89148 Landlord: Beltway One Development LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: R.O.I. Commercial Real Estate Inc. Tenant agent: Dan Adamson, Brian Sorrentino and Todd Boyer with ROI

Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite B13, Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Frankel

Address: 25 Fremont St., Suite 210, Las Vegas Owner: Johnny Law LLC

Address: 7980 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Leina Hutaff

Holy Land Health LLC License type: Food specialty store Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Xu Yifeng

Judith (Judy) Murphy License type: Real estate sales Address: 7942 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Judith A. Murphy

Lulu’s Events Zum Zum Hall License type: Instruction services Address: 679 N. Nellis Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Lourdes Damian

House Of Signs License type: Publishing Address: 5191 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: House of Signs LLC

Julio C. Esparza Avila License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite H30, Las Vegas Owner: Julio C. Esparza Avila

LV Insurance License type: Insurance agency Address: 2413 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Paragon Inc.

BUSINESS LICENSES

Humble History LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 2912 Highland Drive, Suite F, Las Vegas Owner: Justin Humble

Kasage Creations & Services LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 6760 Ancestral Hills Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Alasha M. Woods

Mad Hatter Productions LLC License type: Manufacturing, light assembly and fabrication Address: 5798 Claire D Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Gary B. Horton

Hungs Silk Flowers License type: General retail sales Address: 1720 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite B02, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Hung

Kelly’s Property Maintenance License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Blaine K. Smith

Innovation Signs License type: Sales Address: 701 Bent Grass Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Cristina Moreno Vargas

KUSAR Court Reporters & Legal Services Inc. License type: Professional services Address: 5940 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Jeri Lu Kusar

Frank Davis License type: Real estate sales Address: 9310 Sun City Blvd., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Frank X. Davis Fresh Salads and Sandwiches License type: Food services or cafe Address: 4030 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: V.P.S. Trading Inc. Garcia Toys License type: General retail sales Address: 1720 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite D4, Las Vegas Owner: Petra Garcia-Lopez Gean Bartlette Haffey IV License type: Real estate sales Address: 1333 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 190, Las Vegas Owner: Gean Bartlette Haffey IV Glaze Auto Glass License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: 1903 Western Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Luis Alfred Delgado Velazquez Global Data Solutions Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 595 E. Brooks Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Global Data Solutions Inc. Good Timez Billiards License type: Gaming restricted Address: 5740 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Good Timez Billards LLC Halloween City License type: General retail sales Address: 5720 Centennial Center Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Party City Corp. Harris Family Hauling LLC License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 51 N. Pecos Road, Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Adam Harris Heroes and Villains License type: General retail sales

J&L Construction License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose Owner: All Around Heating, Cooling and Plumbing Jafra Beauty Supply and Sales License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Rogelio Mendoza James Brittain LMFT License type: Professional services Address: 9418 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: James Brittain Jase Cleaning Services License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 193 Leaf Tree Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Brandy Taylor JF Apparel Embroidery License type: General retail sales Address: 1720 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite FA-6, Las Vegas Owner: Julian Flores John Carter License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: John Carter

Landeb Communications Inc. License type: Automated teller operator Address: 300 S. Bruce St. and 1102 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: Lance D. Stettler Las Vegas Environmental Testing LLC License type: Environment analysis Address: 1320 Crescent Moon Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Michael Hall Las Vegas Mobile Auto Spa License type: Automobile detailing Address: 4048 E. Carey Ave., Suite D, Las Vegas Owner: Pad Tech LLC Legacy House Of Centennial Hills LLC License type: Special care facility Address: 6310 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Colwestern LLC Little Tiger Alterations License type: Tailor and/or dressmaker Address: Did not disclose Owner: Christina Wolf

John S. Wonpu License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite101, Las Vegas Owner: Wonpu Enterprises Inc.

Lowrys Catering Inc. License type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 7477 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: Robert W. Lowry

Johnny Law’s LV Tattoo License type: Tattoo establishment

Lraedreams License type: Instruction services

Mary’s Fashion License type: General retail sales Address: 1720 E. Charleston Blvd, Suite D20, Las Vegas Owner: Amada Vega Chavez McDonald’s License type: Restaurant Address: 1501 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 2851 W. Washington Ave.; 1601 W. Charleston Blvd.; 2050 E. Charleston Blvd.; 4401 W. Sahara Ave.; 3229 Losee Road; 1406 W. Craig Road; 2836 W. Ann Road, Las Vegas Owner: WBF McDonald’s Management LLC Meineke License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: 8550 W. Sahara Ave.; 500 S. Buffalo Drive, Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Rai Auto Ventures Inc. Metropolitan Home Mortgage Inc. License type: Professional services Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Darryl C. Preedge Mi Tiendita Mexicana El Sapito License type: General retail sales Address: 1720 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite C2, Las Vegas Owner: Rigoberto Uribe Miracle Housekeeping Services License type: Janitorial services Address: 3375 Dragon Fly St., North Las Vegas Owner: Josue Leyva-Cruz and Kimberly Robles Model Home Furniture LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 3401 Sirius Ave., Suites 19 and 20, Las Vegas Owner: Jody Garcia Movement Mortgage LLC License type: Professional services Address: 10655 Park Run Drive, Suite 190, Las Vegas

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Records and Transactions Owner: William Harris Mr. Mattress License type: Sales Address: 3315 Craig Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Granados Inc. Nelson Law Firm Pc License type: Professional services Address: 8430 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Sharon L. Nelson Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center License type: Community services Address: 2820 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite B11, Las Vegas Owner: John Miller Now Plumbing And Heating License type: Contractor Address: 3636 Meade Ave., Las Vegas Owner: DC Plumbing and Heating LLC Orange Line Oil License type: General retail sales Address: 715 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Orange Line Oil Co. Inc. Paganoâ€™s Pool Service License type: Pool and/or spa Address: 6030 Colonial Oak Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Christopher Pagano Pelican Point Dialysis License type: Clinic or laboratory Address: 7316 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Frontier Dialysis LLC

Proactive Medical Services License type: Professional services - medical Address: Did not disclose Owner: Pius Ehiane Proview Series LLC License type: Business support service Address: 1115 S. Casino Center Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Kamran Fouladbakhsh Pueblo Medical Imaging License type: Clinic or laboratory Address: 7610 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: J. Paul Wiesner & Associates Renewal Enterprise License type: Sales Address: 5932 Altissimo St., North Las Vegas Owner: Christopher Slack Revolutionary Law License type: Professional services Address: 720 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 145, Las Vegas Owner: G. Oliver Melgar LLC RNE Partners LLC License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 5940 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 3003, Las Vegas Owner: Evan Croner SAA Construction License type: Maintenance services Address: 2522 Ellis St., North Las Vegas Owner: Alejandro Saavedra De La Paz

Pena Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Linda S. Pena

Safe Site Utility Services LLC License type: Contractor Address: 2003 W. Rose Garden Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Timothy Story

Perm LLC License type: Non-medical supervised patient transfer service Address: 2500 W. Washington Ave., Suite 106, Las Vegas Owner: Zahid Hamid

Sandoval Carpet Cleaning License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3609 Lake Shore Court, Las Vegas Owner: Andres Sandoval

Poop Police License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 1129 Cactus Rock St., Las Vegas Owner: Christopher Rucker

Scott Thompson LCSW License type: Professional services Address: 7251 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 300, Las Vegas Owner: Scott Thompson

Praecisio Hair License type: General retail sales Address: 9931 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 1, Las Vegas Owner: Erik J. Anderson Priority Home Service License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Daryll Reese

Security Vault Works Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 8731 Prestige Court, Las Vegas Owner: Timothy Abell Servicemax Green Cleaning Systems License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3200 Polaris Ave., Suites 1-2, Las Vegas

Owner: Servmax LLC

Owner: April Long

Hawaiian Pools and Waterscapes

Share It With Us License type: Coupon book sales Address: 4275 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Share It With Us LLC

Store Un Nuevo Amanecer License type: General retail sales Address: 1720 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite B16, Las Vegas Owner: Isabel M. Garcia Valerio

$393,988, commercial - alteration 4524 Lawrence St., North Las Vegas Stoffer and Stoffer Inc.

Shawn M. Preston License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Shawn M. Preston LLC

Summerlin Pathology Consulting Inc. License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Hala Abdelaziz

Sheesh Janitorial License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Krystal Smith Mosely Signature Auto License type: Automotive sales with minor repair Address: 3224 Meade Ave., Suite D, Las Vegas Owner: Signature Auto Group Inc. Silver Lining Estate & Liquidation License type: Merchandise broker Address: Did not disclose Owner: Silver Lining Estate Sales LLC Silver State Cleaning Company License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Hara Gholston Silver State Taxes and Multiservices License type: Business support service Address: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 7F, Las Vegas Owner: Iris Hondermann Silver Summit Construction License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose Owner: Steven E. Woodard Sin City Customs Autobody & Paint LLC License type: Automotive services Address: 2590 W. Brooks Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Sin City Customs Autobody & Paint LLC Smalls Senibaldi Services License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 4129 Falcons Flight Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Smalls Senibaldi Services LLC Southern Nevada Vocational Institute License type: Community services Address: 2020 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Grace Vocational Inc. Sromedia License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose

Summerlin Realty Group LLC License type: Real estate sales Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Michelle Jeannest

$315,000, tenant improvement - retail 745 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson Edward Hsier $311,850, solar 6716 Yellowhammer Place, North Las Vegas Sunrun Installation Services I $300,000, commercial 278 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction

Sushi Hiro-Yoshi Japanese Cuisine License type: Restaurant Address: 5900 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 10, Las Vegas Owner: Hiroyama LLC

$300,000, tenant improvement - store 6310 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas R & O Construction

BUILDING PERMITs

$254,404, residential - production 2810 Poseidon Shore Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$7,400,000, tenant improvement - offices 278 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction $3,200,000, office 7580 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas Westar Construction $1,778,702, commercial - alteration 6210 E. Tropical Parkway, North Las Vegas CEI Builders $1,000,000, tenant improvement - offices 280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Martin Harris Construction $900,000, commercial 7580 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas Westar Construction $874,184, commercial - new 2720 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Kittrell Jensen Contractors LLC

$250,073, single-family residential - production 9779 Mosaic Canyon Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC $249,970, commercial - remodel 1225 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 120, Henderson Warm Springs Promenade LLC $248,693, residential - custom 250 S. Naples St., Henderson Hogue Aaron Living Trust $238,827, residential - new 6545 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $238,827, residential - new 6516 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$798,646, residential - custom 2738 Carina Way, Henderson Lindsey Mark

$220,827, residential - new 6521 Becket Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$434,902, single-family residential - production 6931 Winter Rain St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$211,918, single-family residential - production 9784 Mosaic Canyon Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC

$434,902, single-family residential - production 9818 Blistering Sun Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$211,918, single-family residential - production 9785 Mosaic Canyon Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada LLC

$395,000, pool and/or spa 9619 University Ridge Ave., Las Vegas

$203,258, single-family residential - production 12106 Rojo Roma Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

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$167,685, single-family residential - production 345 Rezzo St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $157,019, single-family residential - production 314 Rezzo St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $156,800, commercial - remodel 4300 E. Sunset Road, Suite A3, Henderson Town Center 3 LLC $156,323, single-family residential - production 387 Messina Strait St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $156,323, single-family residential - production 391 Calabria Ridge St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $156,323, single-family residential - production 12232 Valentia Hills Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $150,000, tenant improvement medical office 2570 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson Centra Pecos Legacy LLC $149,022, residential - new 7105 Solana Ridge, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC $148,712, single-family residential - production 6709 Conquistador St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $147,164, residential - production 2483 Dragon Fire Lane, Henderson Hacienda Trails LLC $146,722, single-family residential - production 10410 White Princess Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $146,665, residential - production 2809 Poseidon Shore Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $143,615, residential - production 180 Bird Cove Ave., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp $140,924, single-family residential - production 11822 Spadari Court, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $140,288, residential - production 256 Harwood Heights Court, Henderson DR Horton Inc. $140,000, commercial

120 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas Trinity Haven Development LLC $139,234, residential - production 323 Values Circle, Henderson Woodside Homes Nevada LLC $138,815, single-family residential - production 7300 Zonal Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

Pulte Homes of Nevada $130,584, residential - production 3163 Teaderman Walk, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $129,640, single-family residential - production 7130 Orion Bands St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

7655 Albright Peak Drive, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $123,422, single-family residential - production 7639 Albright Peak Drive, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC

$129,143, residential - production 1076 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$122,187, single-family residential - production 6626 Bristle Falls St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$129,039, residential - new 3005 Chiefs Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$120,465, single-family residential - production 6915 Hopi Summit Court, Las Vegas DR Horton Inc.

$137,000, commercial 821 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Explorer Construction Company

$128,699, residential - production 493 Cadence View Way, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$120,000, single-family residential - addition 2112 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Builders United LLC

$136,906, residential - production 956 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC

$126,869, residential - production 1137 Strada Pecei, Henderson Century Communities Nevada LLC

$119,834, single-family residential - production 464 Astillero St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$136,906, residential - production 945 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC

$125,868, single-family residential - production 7646 Albright Peak Drive, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC

$138,306, single-family residential - production 6832 Dayton Flyer St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $137,294, residential - production 3119 Dalmazia Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC

$135,906, single-family residential - production 459 Astillero St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $135,177, single-family residential - production 6925 Hopi Summit Court, Las Vegas DR Horton Inc. $134,760, single-family residential - production 106 Berneri Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $134,760, single-family residential - production 60 Berneri Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $134,743, residential - production 254 Harwood Heights Court, Henderson DR Horton Inc. $132,796, single-family residential - production 71 Berneri Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $132,764, residential - new 5717 Sagamore Canyon St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $132,359, residential - production 695 Nathanial Court, Henderson Hacienda Trails LLC $130,743, single-family residential - production 11827 Spadari Court, Las Vegas

$125,868, single-family residential - production 10537 Mount Blackburn Ave., Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $125,000, tenant improvement - store 2307 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Hi Con Inc. $125,000, tenant improvement - store 420 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Brylor Construction LLC $124,318, residential - production 3114 Apecchio Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $123,422, single-family residential - production 7650 Albright Peak Drive, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $123,422, single-family residential - production 7638 Albright Peak Drive, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $123,422, single-family residential - production 10529 Mount Blackburn Ave., Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $123,422, single-family residential - production

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Category: Convention centers (Ranked by square footage as of aug. 31) Theater capacity

Banquet capacity

2.2 million

2,000

900

Chris Meyer, vice president of sales

1999

1.7 million

12,000

5,883

Linda Paterson, executive director of convention services

Sands Expo & Convention Center 201 E. Sands Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-733-5556 • sandsexpo.com

1990

1.2 million

1,890

1,260

Kirsten Dimond, vice president of operations

MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-891-1111 • mgmgrand.com

1993

602,000

16,800

6,140

Jayme Deck Weight, director of convention services

Venetian/Palazzo 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-607-7777 • venetian.com

1999

510,008

8,500

5,667

Chandra Allison, vice president of sales

Aria 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89158 702-590-7111 • arialasvegas.com

2009

300,000

5,100

3,400

Steve Ouimet, executive director of convention services

Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-731-7110 • caesars.com

1966

300,000

5,555

4,160

Lanette Myers, executive director of convention services

Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-693-7111 • bellagio.com

1998

200,000

4,785

2,970

Shelly Cruz, executive director of convention sales

Cosmopolitan 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-698-7000 • cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

2010

200,000

5,102

2,290

Paul Whitney, director of catering and conference services

Westgate Las Vegas 3000 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-732-5111 • westgateresorts.com/las-vegas-resort-and-casino

1969

200,000

8,904

6,120

Ken Ratigan, director of convention services

Wynn Las Vegas 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-770-7000 • wynnlasvegas.com

1998

200,000

4,732

3,130

Steve Blanner, vice president of hotel sales

Bally’s Las Vegas 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-967-4111 • ballyslasvegas.com

1973

175,000

4,000

2,660

Jordan Clark, vice president of convention sales

Mirage 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-791-7111 • mirage.com

1989

171,959

8,650

5,900

Christopher Bond, vice president of sales

South Point 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89183 702-796-7111 • southpointcasino.com

2006

170,000

7,800

1,850

Maureen Robinson, director of sales

Rio 3700 W. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-777-7777 • riolasvegas.com

1990

160,000

6,110

4,560

Christopher Parks, regional coordinator for special events

Convention Center

Year est.

Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-892-0711 • vegasmeansbusiness.com

1959

Mandalay Bay 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-632-7777 • mandalaybay.com

Convention Sq. ft.

Top executive

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