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There were 352 businesses listed for sale in the Las Vegas area during the third quarter, with a median asking price of $179,500, according to BizBuySell, an online business marketplace. Sixteen sold in the third quarter, at a median price of $82,000.

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lake mead’s mussel problem

on the cover Which home projects can you tackle, and which should be left to a professional?

Hoover Dam officials spend almost $1 million a year trying to control the quagga population, which UNLV researchers estimate in the trillions. But what are quagga mussels, and why do we care about their growth? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on the tiny mollusks that threaten our local water supply.

guide to home improvement

Many homeowners have dozens of projects on their to-do lists. Which need a contractor? How much should be budgeted? We surveyed local workers and home improvement companies to find out what certain jobs should cost, and to provide tips for daring do-it-yourselfers who want to get the job done right the first time.

enjoy your group getaway

Exploring new places with friends can enhance the experience. We share tips on how to make the most of your vacation. more life n Recipe: Bacon-wrapped matzo balls, P28 n Pets available for adoption, P32 n Calendar of events, P40 n Puzzles, P66

do we need more trade show space?

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority aims to expand Southern Nevada’s convention business by building on the site of the shuttered Riviera and upgrading the Las Vegas Convention Center. Some, however, object to the plan, saying such upgrades would cannibalize the private sector.

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Online poker dealt a tough hand The limited pool of players in Nevada has kept revenue down for Internet gaming. What can be done to improve its fortunes?

Yellow flag on green energy in the desert Environmentalists are urging caution before new solar arrays are built in fragile ecosystems.

Westgate Superbook is going big John Katsilometes gets a look at the renovations being done at one of the most popular race and sports books in town.

opinion/POLITICS

If we love our dogs and cats, we can do better showing it The entire community must work together to reduce Southern Nevada’s population of needy animals.

not just pretty faces

Sophomores Dylan and Dakota Gonzalez, twin sisters on the UNLV women’s basketball team, are social media sweethearts, with thousands of fans and celebrities following them on Instagram. But they also are talented basketball players expected to give the Lady Rebels a boost on the court this season. Christopher DeVargas/staff

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Deacon Thomas Roberts, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, pardons Ruthie the turkey, held by Bonnie Grafton of Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary. Ruthie (and Grafton) were guests of honor at the kickoff of Catholic Charities’ annual turkey drive, in which the agency hopes to collect 1,000 donated frozen birds. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

Nov. 2

trade mission Twenty-five Brazilian delegates visited Las Vegas and Reno to establish trade partnerships in education, energy, construction, tourism and other industries.

Nov. 2

pinup queen Assemblywoman Michele Fiore released a pinup calendar featuring glamour shots of herself clutching pistols, rifles and semi-automatic weapons to raise campaign funds.

Nov. 4

lesson review Despite opposition from some parents, the Clark County School Board will consider expanding sex education to include topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity.

Nov. 11

heroes honored Las Vegas’ annual Veterans Day parade, said to be one of the largest west of the Mississippi, will roll down Fourth Street starting at 10 a.m.

Nov. 13

opening night The UNLV basketball team will host Cal Poly in its season opener at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Rebels will try to improve on their 18-15 record from last year.

$70M Value of the contract the Clark County teacher’s union is demading from the school district, which counteroffered $40 million. Both sides declared an impasse and announced the matter would go to arbitration.

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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.

Martin O’Malley

Marco Rubio

Hillary Clinton

Ben Carson

Donald Trump

Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman endorsed O’Malley ahead of the candidate’s visit to Las Vegas, where he’ll speak at a summit of the Fair Immigration Reform Movement. Perhaps he’ll also have time for a cold Bombay Sapphire gin martini with his friend?

Amid rumors circulating that Las Vegas casino magnate Sheldon Adelson will back Rubio, Rubio’s campaign landed the endorsement of major donor Paul Singer. He and Adelson tend to contribute to the same candidates, amping up speculation that an Adelson coup could be in the offing.

Clinton’s campaign brushed back speculation that financial ties to proYucca lobbyists signal a softening in her opposition to a nuclear waste dump in Nevada, At the same time, Clinton reportedly is pressing hard for an early endorsement from the Culinary Union.

After comments made 17 years ago in a college commencement speech came to light, the neurosurgeon doubled down on his theory that the Egyptian pyramids were built to store grain, not entomb dead pharaohs. Wonder what he thinks the Luxor was built for?

Trump was quick in the GOP primary to rail against the influence of billionaire mega-donors. But media reports recently surfaced showing Trump tried — and failed — to court bigmoney supporters such as Adelson.

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breaking ground Nov. 3

unlv player benched Daquan Cook, a junior guard on the UNLV basketball team, was suspended for at least 13 games after being arrested Nov. 1 on a count of driving under the influence. The 6-foot-2 guard from Baltimore was expected to be a backup this season. UNLV will determine in late December whether to continue the suspension. Cook was back at practices a short time later.

Workers started moving dirt at the Alon Las Vegas site where the New Frontier once stood. Australian casino mogul James Packer and former Wynn Resorts executive Andrew Pascal plan to develop a 1,100-room casino-resort there.

Las Vegas’ recordbreaking high temperature Nov. 2. Meteorologists said it likely was the last 80-degree day of the year.

Nov. 15

first person view The Downtown Project will host a drone race in the shuttered Western Hotel. Dozens of drones are set to speed through a specially designed course inside the historic hotel. The pilots race by tracking their drone through special video goggles that see the race from the drone’s perspective.

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Howard Andersen, a teacher at South Seattle College, takes a photo of Local Motors’ LM3D Swim, the world’s first road-ready, 3D-printed car. Manufacturers showed off the vehicle during the Specialty Equipment Market Association trade show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

Anticipated attendance at the fourday Specialty Equipment Market Association show and Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo. Both opened Nov. 3.

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Dried, dead quagga mussels sit in a pile. The mollusks, which first were found in Lake Mead in 2007, stick to practically anything and are among the most-feared invasive species in America. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

living with lake invaders

FAQ s : quagga mussels Q What are quagga mussels?

By Jesse Granger | staff writer

At the bottom of Lake Mead lie trillions of invaders — tiny quagga mussels that clog pipes, damage boats and transform freshwater ecosystems into toxic bogs. ¶ The invasive mollusks first appeared in the lake in 2007 and since have colonized by the trillions. In 2012, UNLV researchers estimated there were more than 1.5 trillion adult quagga mussels in Lake Mead and 320 trillion microscopic baby mussels. ¶ The dime-sized shellfish form massive clusters and can almost entirely halt water flow through plumbing or intake pipes. They cause millions of dollars of damage to boats and water systems, and disrupt native ecosystems, threatening sport fisheries. Not only that, their excrement poisons the lake’s water and animals.

Actual size

A: Quagga mussels are a freshwater species of bivalve mollusks that grow to be the size of a dime. They are relatives of clams and oysters, with sharp, triangular shells. In North America, they remain confined to rivers, lakes and reservoirs because they can’t tolerate extremely salty water. The depth at which quagga mussels live depends on the temperature of the water. In some places, they have been known to live as deep as 450 feet.

Q. Where did they come from? A: The first sighting of quagga mussels in the United States was in 1988 in Lake Saint Clair, Mich. The mussels are native to the Caspian, Black and Azov seas of Eastern Europe. Scientists believe they were introduced stateside in 1986 through ballast water discharged from ocean-going ships. The species now is prominent in all of the Great Lakes except Lake Superior, which has too little calcium to support their formation. Scientists estimate there now are about 500 million pounds of quagga mussels in Lake Michigan, four times the amount of prey fish in the lake. Quagga mussels also have invaded the Mississippi River, the Colorado River, the California Aqueduct and the vast majority of North America’s freshwater sources.

The quagga mussel has been called the “evil” cousin of the zebra mussel, another freshwater invasive, because quagga mussels are much more prolific and can survive in more varied environments.

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Q. WHY ARE QUAGGA MUSSELS HARMFUL?

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A: Quagga mussels are prodigious water filters and remove massive amounts of phytoplankton and other particulates from water bodies. (1) That significantly increases the water transparency, which starts a major domino effect. With more light shining (2) through the water, aquatic plants are unable to grow, and the animals that feed on them are left without food. (3) The added sunlight, along with the fact that the mussels trap phosphorus on the lake bottom, makes the water a perfect breeding ground for algae, which is equally harmful to the ecosystem. Quagga mussels also naturally collect organic pollutants in their tissues. When fish feed on them, the poisons are ingested and passed up through the food chain. Finally, the mussels take in pollutants, such as mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and excrete them in concentrated pellets. The pellets get eaten by bottom-feeding fish, causing the toxins to be passed onto the fish and even birds of prey.

Q. WHY ARE THERE SO MANY OF THEM? A: Quagga mussels reproduce at an alarming rate. A fully mature female can produce up to 1 million eggs per year. Once quagga mussels have been established in a water body, there is no economically feasible way to eradicate them. They are spread through human activity. Because they attach to hard surfaces and can survive out of water, infestations occur when adult mussels hitch rides on watercraft or other items. Microscopic larvae also can be transported in bilges, ballast water, live wells, thru-hull fittings or any other equipment that holds water. Larvae have been found on nonwatercraft objects that simply came in contact with mussel-infested water.

Q. WHAT IS BEING DONE?

If you placed all 1.5 trillion adult quagga muscles in Lake Mead in a single file line, they would wrap around the earth

MORE THAN 760 TIMES If you stacked them on top of each other lengthwise, they would reach from the earth to the moon and back

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A: Hoover Dam officials spend $900,000 a year on equipment and research to prevent quagga mussels from blocking pipes at the dam. Officials signed a 10-year, long-term plan to install tailbay pumps that filter water flowing through the dam and UV light solution filters that Towns and kill quagga mussel larvae. businesses in the Leonard Willet, Bureau Great Lakes region of Reclamation quagga have spent more than mussel task manager a $1 billion to control for the lower Colorado quagga mussels, with River region, said the no lasting success. equipment should be fully installed by 2018 or 2019. “It’s not getting better or worse,” Willet said. “They are just plugging everything. The unfortunate part is there are chemicals that can be added to solve the problem, but that kills everything, including the fish, so it’s not practical.” Although the number of quagga mussels in Lake Mead may decrease, it’s highly unlikely the problem will be solved, Willet said. For now, his main concern is keeping the pipes unblocked, and with the plan in place, he believes that will happen.

Q. ARE QUAGGA MUSSELS EDIBLE?

Quagga mussels have few natural predators in North America. Some fish and duck species eat them in limited quantities, but scientists say predation is not a good solution to curb the mussels’ spread.

A: Technically, yes. Most clams and mussels are safe for human consumption. But they taste lousy, and officials recommend against eating them because of the toxins, pollutants and microorganisms that accumulate in their bodies.

YOU CAN HELP CURB THE SPREAD OF MUSSELS Quagga mussels latch onto anything they find — bungee cords, dive gear, flip-flops and lobsters, but especially boats, which carry them between bodies of water and enable their spread. To try to curb the invasion, UNLV researchers created a simple three-step process to decontaminate watercraft from mussels.

1. CLEAN

2. DRAIN

3. DRY

If your boat was in the lake only for a day or two, a simple hosing down with tap water usually will do the trick. If the boat was in the lake for longer, pressure wash it with water that’s 140 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter. It is not recommended to use chemicals or bleach because they can harm the water.

Boats store water in plenty of unseen places, such as the circulation system, barge or ballast. Be sure to drain each completely.

Allow your boat to dry for two or three days before using it in another body of water. This will kill any remaining quagga mussels. Research has shown that microscopic baby mussels can live up to 27 days in wet or moist conditions.

Sources: UNLV, National Park Service, U.S. Geological Survey

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Home improvement projects can be fun: Upgrade your space. Redo your look. Fix a nagging problem. ¶ But, as many of us know, they also can be a nightmare, with flaky contractors, repairs gone awry and overblown budgets. ¶ Do you tackle a project yourself or hire a professional? How do you find the right contractor for the job? And how do you ensure you don’t fall victim to a scam? ¶ Here’s a guide to help you navigate the potentially dicey waters of home repairs. Learn what projects should cost, the red flags to watch out for and which questions to ask.

Top projects nationally, in terms of cost recouped

1. Entry door replacement Average cost = $1,285 | Cost recouped = 101.8%

2. Siding replacement with manufactured stone veneer Average cost = $7,357 | Cost recouped =92.2% The general answer is whichever ones make you happy and improve your living space in a way you’ll enjoy. That said, some projects offer more bang for your buck in terms of resale value. And perhaps surprisingly, simpler, lower-cost projects tend to yield greater returns.

3. Garage door replacement mid-price door Average cost = $1,652 | Cost recouped = 88.5% 4. Siding replacement, using fiber cement Average cost = $14,975 | Cost recouped = 84.3% 5. Garage door replacement, upscale door Average cost = $3,008 | Cost recouped = 82.5%

Source: National Association of Realtors

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The answer hinges on an array of factors. Do you have the confidence, will, tools and ability to pull the project off? And if you mess up, what are the consequences?

What to consider Cost (both in money and time) Some projects are a snap — a few minutes of work, a couple of cheap parts and no sweat. But rerouting plumbing or installing new windows? That’s skilled labor. Tools Sometimes, a screwdriver and a pair of pliers are the only tools needed for a project. Other times, the work involves tools that cost hundreds of dollars and require skill and practice to operate. Risk Unsuccessfully swap out the guts in a toilet, and at worst, you’ll have to call a pro because the toilet won’t work. Fail at properly rerouting the wiring from your electrical box, and you could die. Big difference.

Don’t do this There are a host of mistakes you can make when tackling a DIY project, but experts say these are the most common pitfalls they encounter. Buying cheap materials. Remember, you get what you pay for. If you can’t afford to do a project correctly, wait until you can. Taking inaccurate measurements. As they say, measure twice, cut once. Even a fraction of an inch can throw a project off. Skipping the prep work. This part of the job stinks, but it’s arguably the most important. Doing it right will save you time and money. Not planning properly. Before you start hammering and hacking, be sure you have a clear plan. If you go too far in gutting, it’s hard to recover.

Replacing a light fixture, light switch or wall outlet Cost = 2 Disregarding the price of the fixture, replacing it generally is quick and cheap. Tools = 2 Screwdriver, wire cutter/stripper, voltage tester; wire nuts may be necessary but often are included with the part being replaced. Risk = 8 However, risk can be eliminated by using a circuit tester. After turning off power to the fixture at the electrical box, use the voltage tester to ensure the electricity is off. If not, go back to the box and try another breaker, then test again.

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Replacing a sink

Wallpapering

Cost = 4 Disregarding the price of the sink, replacing it is fairly simple as long as it doesn’t require the countertop opening to be altered or pipes to be rerouted. Then, all bets are off.

Cost = 7 You’ll want to make sure to proceed methodically, so the job can be time consuming. Materials are fairly inexpensive, though.

Cost = 5 This depends on the extent of the project, but irrigation supplies generally are cheap compared to interior pipe fittings.

Tools = 2 Screwdriver, adjustable wrench, pipe wrench, caulk.

Tools = 3 Home-improvement stores sell wallpapering tool kits for less than $20. Add a level and plumb bob, and you’re ready to go.

Tools = 3 Most irrigation materials snap or slide together. A utility knife and an awl can go a long way.

Risk = 4 There’s no chance of flooding or fire, but start off wrong or mess up midway, and it could be time to call a professional.

Risk = 8 This is a project in which things can go very wrong. You’ll want to call 811, the national digging hotline, before you put a shovel in the ground to make sure you don’t hit a water, gas or electric line.

Risk = 5 Remember to turn off the water supply to the faucet. The valves typically are under the sink. Also, once the sink is out, it’s smart to place a bag over any open pipes and secure it with tape.

overall difficulty = 4

overall difficulty = 5

Repairing or adding irrigation lines

overall difficulty = 5

Pouring concrete

Removing a wall or cabinetry

Cost = 8 This will take time and could require renting or buying special equipment, such as a tile cutter. It also could require removing and replacing baseboards.

Cost = 7 If you’re pouring a large amount of concrete, you’ll need to do a lot of prep work — digging, erecting forms and leveling the area to be covered.

Tools = 6 Tile cutter, tools for grouting.

Tools = 8 Forms, smoothing and finishing tools, a large tub or mixer and reinforcing material are needed.

Cost = 9 It looks easy on home improvement shows: Grab a sledgehammer and start swinging. The reality is anything but. Walls may need to be reinforced; plumbing and electrical lines may need to be rerouted; and finish work will need to be done once the wall is gone. Also, removing walls requires a permit.

Tiling a floor

Risk = 5 Although you’re not likely to get hurt or cause serious damage, messing up tiling could be expensive and inconvenient to fix.

Overall difficulty = 7

Risk = 8 The risks include hitting a utility line, not mixing the concrete properly, not pouring it properly, not finishing it properly, not laying forms properly and more.

Overall difficulty: 8

Tools = 9 Saws, hammers, pry bars and a number of finishing carpentry tools will be needed. Possibly bracing materials, too. Risk = 10 Tearing down a load-bearing wall could cause the roof to cave in. Call an engineer to find out if bracing is needed.

Overall difficulty: 9

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When it comes to home improvements, estimates for work can be all over the map. You may think the lowest bid is best, but that’s not always the case. If you consider only dollar signs, you could end up with shoddy work or repairs too narrow in scope. On the other hand, you certainly don’t want to overpay for a job. The Sunday surveyed a number of local workers and home improvement companies to find out what common jobs typically should cost. Of course, a reasonable quote for your specific project will depend on many factors, but this is a good guide to make sure a deal isn’t too good to be true and you aren’t getting royally ripped off.

EXHAUST FAN — $250-$400 If your bathroom exhaust fan sounds like a small jet taking off, you might want to consider an upgrade. The noise a fan generates is measured in sones; the higher the number, the noisier the fan. A standard, builder-grade fan may be in the range of 4 sones, while a whisper-quiet model could be rated as low as 1.2 or 1.5 sones. Replacing your old fan with a low-sone model will run about $250 and take about two hours to complete. If you’re putting the fan where it requires new electrical and duct work, expect to pay at least $300 or $400.

exterior PAINTING — $1,500+ Prices can vary greatly, so get multiple bids and let painters know you’re shopping around. But expect to pay about $1,500 to paint a stucco house of about 1,500 square feet. That price should include painting the body of the house and the trim, as well as pop outs, doors, shutters and the garage door. The job also should include pressure washing the house and minor repairs, such as caulking small stress cracks in the stucco. Be sure the painter leaves behind extra paint for touch-ups or to refresh doors and shutters. Also, find out what kind of paint was used and record the color code so you can buy more later, if needed. An exterior painting job should take two to three days to complete. Pro tip: If you have solar screens, they’ll be coming down, so it’s a good opportunity to wash them.

Do I need a permit? Contractors typically handle the permit process, so homeowners don’t have to. Most bill a small surcharge for doing the legwork, and the homeowner foots the bill for the permit fees. Whether a permit is required depends on the type of work being done. In general, permits are needed for room conversions, patios and additions; fences and block walls; water heaters and water softeners; pools and spas; playhouses and sheds; or new electrical outlets and fixtures. Permits typically aren’t required for painting and wallpapering; replacing doors and windows; clearing stoppages or repairing leaks without altering plumbing; replacing light or plumbing fixtures; or replacing floor coverings, cabinets or molding. In Clark County, fees range from $54 to hundreds of dollars. A permit for pool construction, for example, averages $400 to $600 (not including sanitation fees), while permits for patio covers average $150 to $300. Municipalities require permits because faulty installations can cause fires, flood damage and safety hazards. Every May, building departments in Southern Nevada offer an amnesty program that waives penalties on self-disclosed residential construction work done without a permit. Homeowners must pay the normal fees for permits, inspections and plan reviews but not penalties.

The home improvement industry was valued at more than $330 billion this year and was expected to grow 5 percent next year, according to the Home Improvement Research Institute.

MY ADVICE: Should YOU buy a home warranty? When my wife and I bought our 1960s fixer-upper in Paradise Palms, our Realtor all but demanded that we get a home warranty. It was great advice. Home warranties augment homeowner insurance policies, and we put ours to the test when our water heater, pool pump, refrigerator and HVAC unit all went out in short order. The savings on the water heater alone more than covered the cost of the warranty for a year. Generally speaking, a basic coverage plan will run you $350 to $500 a year. So this is a full-on endorsement of home warranties, right? Wrong. If your home systems and appliances are fairly new, you may end up spending money for nothing more than peace of mind. And a cheap warranty may cover only basics. Even enhanced warranties commonly require homeowners to pay a service fee of $50 to $100 per call, and warranty companies typically select service providers, meaning homeowners might not be able to use their preferred company or handyman. In addition, warranty companies can be reluctant to replace obsolete equipment if it can be patched back together. For my wife and I, that means our Clinton-era HVAC system still is limping along, even though the service techs who’ve looked at it say it’s got one foot and four toes in the grave. Still, warranties can be a great option for homeowners who can’t afford big repair bills, including buyers who sunk a bunch of their savings into a big downpayment. Another plus: A home warranty can be a wise purchase for someone selling a house, as it can make the place more attractive to a buyer. — Ric Anderson

CEILING FANS — $75-$350 For those who are handy, hanging a ceiling fan can be a do-it-yourself project. For the rest of us, leave it to the pros. You can purchase a basic fan at a big-box store or specialty shop for $75 to $175. Installation by a qualified electrician should cost about $65, assuming the spot you want the fan is pre-wired (typically where an existing ceiling light fixture is located). The job should take 30 to 40 minutes. If new wiring or ceiling bracing is required, expect the cost to jump to about $175 for installation and the work to take about 90 minutes.

BATHROOM REMODEL — $4,500-$8,500 It gets a little dicey trying to put a cost on a project like this, because there are so many variables. But expect to pay anywhere from $4,500 to $8,500 or more to redo a full bath of 50 square feet or less. That’s for almost a complete gut job. For that price, you should expect a new tub/shower, toilet, vanity with sink, fixtures, lighting, paint and tile. Expect your bathroom to be out of commission for about 10 days. Pro tip: If you’re interested in saving money, talk to your contractor to see if you can do some of the demo or prep work yourself.

GARBAGE DISPOSer — $85-$510 If your in-sink disposer is leaking or has stopped working, or you simply want to upgrade to a quieter or more powerful model, expect to pay from $165 to $425 for a new garbage disposal with installation. Popular disposers typically cost $85 to $340, depending on how quiet they are and the size of the motor — a third horsepower to 1 horsepower. Some stores have displays with audio so you can compare for yourself. If you’re handy, you can save about $85 by installing the disposer yourself. If you’re installing the same brand, you may be able to save time by using the mounting hardware that already is in the sink. When done by a professional, the job should take about an hour. Pro tip: Consider placing a water-leak detector under your sink. When the device senses water, it sounds an alarm similar to that of a smoke detector. Most of the devices are battery operated and cost less than $15. They also can be placed behind toilets and near washing machines.

WATER HEATER — $500-$1,000 Keep an eye on your water heater for signs of trouble, such as corrosion or moisture at the top or bottom of the tank. The average lifespan for a gas water heater is about 10 years. A new 50-gallon gas heater costs about $500 to $600, and you can expect to pay about another $400 for parts, a permit, installation and haulaway of the old heater. Parts should include the new water and gas supply lines, as well as earthquake straps and a drain pan to help prevent damage in the event of a leak. The job should take about an hour to complete.

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Get recommendations Use your friends, family and neighbors as resources. If they’ve used a contractor or handyman in the past and approve of the person or company’s work, pay attention to the endorsement. On the other hand, avoid contractors who contact you unsolicited, and don’t hire someone based solely on an ad or coupon.

See what others are saying A quick Internet search should yield plenty of reviews for home improvement companies and even individual workers. If the reviews are negative or lukewarm, find another company. Also, check with the Better Business Bureau for complaints.

Check credentials Especially in Southern Nevada, where undocumented workers are common, be sure the workers you hire are licensed, bonded and insured. That will protect you from unnecessary liability.

Ask for references Call the contractor’s previous customers and ask if they were satisfied with the work. Go out and look at the work for yourself.

Get multiple bids Before hiring a contractor, get at least three written estimates for your project. If prices differ by a wide margin, consider obtaining additional bids. Beware of any bid that is substantially lower than the others; it may indicate the contractor made a mistake or didn’t include all of the work requested.

Ask for everything in writing Nothing is a done deal until it is put onto paper. Don’t agree orally to a price or to details about the project, as that could lead to misunderstandings later. Demand a written contract.

Know your rights Under federal law, you have three days to cancel most contracts that are signed in your home or outside the contractor’s regular place of business.

PRO TIP Before you sign a contract, review it carefully and be sure you understand the contents completely. Don’t let a contractor or salesperson rush you.

What to look for in a written contract 1. Contractor’s license number and classification PRO TIP Don’t assume or expect to be provided with anything not specified in writing.

2. Contractor’s monetary limit, which is the highest amount for which he or she can contract 3. Exact amount due from you 4. Date the work will begin and number of days for completion 5. Detailed description of the scope of the work to be performed and the specific materials to be used 6. Approximate percentage of the work to be subcontracted and a list of subcontractors 7. Detailed payment schedule 8. Warranty terms

Hiring unlicensed workers Contracting without a valid state contractor’s license is a crime in Nevada — a misdemeanor for the first and second offenses, a felony for the third and subsequent offenses. As a homeowner, if you hire an unlicensed contractor, any contract you may sign is void by law, and you could be held liable for any injuries, damages or other problems that arise during the job. More commonly, with unlicensed contractors, you have little recourse if something goes wrong or if your project isn’t completed.

PRO TIP Be sure the contract is signed and dated by both parties.

other tips Once the work begins 1. If anything regarding the project must change, demand a work order (but try to keep changes to a minimum). Be sure that all change orders are in writing and signed by both you and your contractor. 2. Make frequent inspections as the work is being done. Do a final walk through once the project is completed. 3. Don’t overpay your contractor. If he or she is paid in full too soon, there’s little incentive to finish the job — in a timely manner or at all. Some experts recommend paying no more than 10 percent or $1,000, whichever is less, to get a project started. When the work is half complete, bring your paid total to 50 percent, then close out the remaining balance once the project is done and has been inspected and signed off on. Also avoid making a final payment until you receive a lien waiver stating that the contractor has paid subcontractors. 4. Always pay contractors by check or credit card, not in cash, so you have a record of the transaction.

resources The Nevada State Contractors Board licenses and regulates contractors in Nevada. It can be a great resource for homeowners, as it offers the following services: 1. Check if the contractor you are considering is licensed and in good standing 2. Check for disciplinary actions 3. Receive tips on protecting your rights in a contract 4. File a complaint against a licensed contractor 5. File a complaint against an unlicensed contractor 6. Report unlicensed contracting activity

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evada’s underwhelming online gaming market likely won’t grow into a cash cow anytime soon. ¶ Ultimate Poker, one of the state’s three licensed online poker websites, shut down last November, citing weak revenues and a limited pool of players. A year after the website’s exit, the factors that motivated its closure show no signs of disappearing. The state Gaming Control Board no longer reports how much revenue Nevada receives from online poker specifically, because without Ultimate Poker, there aren’t enough operators in the market to warrant such a study. When the state did report the data, online poker revenue crossed the $1 million mark only once, in June 2014. Total state gaming revenue that month was $906.9 million. Online poker hasn’t been a boon for state coffers, because as Ultimate Poker found, there simply aren’t enough players in Nevada to fill digital tables. State officials tried to address the issue in March by allowing Nevada gamblers to play online poker with people in Delaware. But it is unlikely to move the needle much, given that the population of Delaware is less than half the population of Clark County. What would improve the fortunes of online gaming here? ■ More interstate agreements. Right now, the lone place where that’s possible is New Jersey, the only state besides Nevada and Delaware to legalize online gaming. Except unlike Nevada and Delaware, New Jersey also offers legal online casino games other than poker. Additional states, notably California and Pennsylvania, have considered legalizing some form of online gaming, but none have enacted any measures yet. Should one of them overcome the political and logistical hurdles standing in their way, it could be a tremendous boost for Nevada’s market — if the newest online gambling state agrees to let its players gamble with players in Nevada. ■ Legalizing games besides poker. On-

line casino revenue brings in far more money for New Jersey than online poker. If Nevada were to take a similar approach, the state likely would see its online gaming market take off too. But the political will does not appear to be present, either from lawmakers or from the casino industry. ■ Legalizing online poker at the federal level. A congressman from Texas has introduced legislation multiple times, including this session, but it hasn’t gotten any major traction. That’s unlikely to change as long as Nevada’s top politician in Washington, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, remains receptive to a ban on online gaming that has been introduced in Congress. Still, lobbying efforts and shifting political winds could change the tide. ■ Continuing to capitalize on in-person events. WSOP.com, owned by Caesars Entertainment Corp., is the dominant online poker provider in Nevada. The website found success by tying into the live World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas. The Online Poker Report, which tracks the industry, wrote in July that “if the success of an online poker tournament series is measured by its ability to shatter guarantees, then the WSOP.com Online Championship in Nevada may have been the most prosperous event in U.S. regulated history.”

PROGRESS REPORT: NATIONAL BAN ON ONLINE POKER The biggest threat to online poker in Nevada, of course, is the idea that it eventually might be banned across the United States. Believed to be backed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. CEO Sheldon Adelson, the Restoration of America’s Wire Act would make all forms of online gambling illegal, leaving no room even for existing operations in Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey. The bill has been supported by Republican presidential hopefuls Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. In the House, its main champion is Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah. So far, the bill had a hearing in the House but hasn’t gone much further than that.

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What’s to come of historic hospital? Boulder City Council will decide if building will be razed to keep the building standing. Keegan Strouse, a UNLV architecture graduate student and Boulder City native, helped There are few signs of life at hisstart the charge and wants to turn the toric Six Companies Hospital hospital into a museum exploring the in Boulder City. Boards cover the winGreat Depression in Boulder City. dows. Piles of dirt and weeds jut from the The group hired an attorney to appeal ground. the planning commission’s decision to The future of the empty building, once the City Council. a vibrant place, is in limbo. The debate has drummed up interest in Preservationists want to keep the forBoulder City’s history, said Shirl Naegle, mer hospital intact. A developer wants to collections manager tear it down to build at the Boulder Cityhousing. Hoover Dam MuThe Boulder City A LONG HISTORY seum. There’s rarely a Council will decide The building that housed Six lot of discussion until Nov. 10 whether the Companies Hospital in Boulder City has had many uses over the a site is threatened, developer — a city years. “then there’s conplanning commissciousness about the sioner — will receive n After the dam was completcity’s past,” Naegle a permit to demolish ed, the hospital sat empty for three years before it became a said. the 83-year-old buildmuseum for artifacts the Bureau Boulder City has ing at 701 Park Place. of Reclamation rescued from lost many of its his“At City Hall, we the rising waters of Lake Mead. torically significant all have our own n The bureau moved out in landmarks over the opinions about what 1941, and the U.S. Public Health years. Gone are a should and shouldn’t Service reopened the buildWorld War II-era be happening,” City ing in 1943 as a hospital for Army base, DepresManager David Frathe war wounded. The Bureau sion-era government ser said. “Unfortuof Reclamation managed the housing and former nately, we don’t have hospital until Boulder City took Bureau of Reclamaauthority to say what ownership of it in 1954. Twenty tion buildings, alpeople can do with years later, Boulder City built a though the Historic their private propnew hospital, and the former Six Boulder Theater still erty.” Companies Hospital building sat projects movies and When it opened vacant for three years. hosts ballets. The in 1931, the hospital n In 1976, the Sisters of CharBoulder Dam Hotel, treated sick and inity renovated the building and which once hosted jured workers buildturned it into a wellness center. Shirley Temple and ing what later became In 2001, the Sisters of Charity sold the site to the Western dioBette Davis, now Hoover Dam. Six cese of the Orthodox Church. serves as the city muCompanies Inc., the The church sold it to Schams in seum. dam’s general conJuly after more than six years of Schams, who said tractor, owned the waiting for a buyer. he donates to the mubuilding but sold it seum, said advocates after completing the should focus on the assets the town aldam in 1936. From then on, the building ready has. The city helps fund the existserved as government offices, a wellness ing museum and relies heavily on volcenter and a religious retreat. unteers and donations to keep it going. Randolph Schams, a local developer Few grant opportunities are available and the city’s planning commissioner, and turning the hospital into another bought the building in July for $550,000. municipal-funded venture would cost On Oct. 21, the city planning commission millions, Schams says. awarded a demolition permit to Schams, “If you look at the logical side, it who recused himself from the vote. doesn’t make a lot of sense,” he said. Not everyone agreed with the move. “When Hoover Dam was built, every Shortly after Schams bought the hosbuilding in Boulder City was meant to pital, a group of advocates formed the be torn down.” Historic Boulder City Foundation to try By Kyle Roerink staff writer

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Yellow flag on green energy in desert Environmentalists urge caution in siting new solar arrays in fragile ecosystems By Ric Anderson staff writer

It might seem like environmental groups would be the most enthusiastic supporters the solar energy industry could have. But if you think environmentalists are taking a full-speed-ahead approach to expansion of the industry, think again. Although they’re by no means opposing efforts to generate more solar energy, they’re urging caution as companies plan for growth in Southern Nevada and elsewhere in the West. Why? Because although solar energy is more earth-friendly than coal or natural gas plants, environmentalists say arrays can catastrophically damage plants and wildlife if built on sensitive land, including the Mojave Desert. “All energy sources have environmental impacts, so it’s really important to keep in mind when looking at all of these things that nothing is free,” said Barbara Boyle, senior campaign representative for the National Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign. “The whole issue with solar really relates to finding the right places to put solar energy and not putting it in the wrong places.” Those wrong places include undisturbed stretches of Mojave landscape, Boyle said. She and other environmentalists say that although the desert may look indestructible, it’s remarkably fragile ecologically. Damaged plants don’t grow back quickly, if ever. And in a landscape where life and death for wildlife exists on a razor’s edge, even limited environmental damage can lead to a loss of food, water and shelter for animals. “The main conservation approach in the Mojave is protection,” said John Zablocki, Mojave Desert program director for the Nature Conservancy. “Once you impact an area, it’s hard to restore it.” As proof of how long damage can last, Boyle says marks left by tank tracks during a World War II-era training exercise in the Southern California desert still are plainly visible. The environmental problems start with the amount of land needed to build or expand large-scale solar arrays. The $2.2 billion Ivanpah Solar Power Facility just across the California border from Primm, for example, covers about 3,500 acres, making it 25 percent bigger than

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McCarran International Airport. Placing solar panels on such large areas can damage plant life and eliminate habitat for animals. In addition, some solar facilities, known as solar thermal plants, require significant amounts of water. The arrays operate by directing reflections of the sun’s rays to a massive boiler, creating steam that powers electricity-generating turbines. Water also is used to help keep the mirrors clean. So how can solar blossom without harming the Mojave? The Nature Conservancy proposes placing solar arrays on 1.8 million acres of developed land, such as at abandoned mines, ranches or landfills. But in determining where to build arrays, industry officials face considerations beyond environmental impact, such as proximity to power transmission lines and to roads that can carry workers. Building such infrastructure adds costs that can make a project financially infeasible. Sean Gallagher, vice president of state affairs for the Solar Energy Industries Association, said solar developers were working with environmentalists to find

sites that would be both economically viable and ecologically sound. Areas where industry execs and environmentalists agree that development should flourish: residential rooftops, the tops of parking structures and other urban areas that could support arrays in the Las Vegas Valley. Both groups supported eliminating a controversial cap on expanding net metering, which allows NV Energy customers to use solar panels to power their homes and provide energy to the grid. The program provides a 6-cent credit per kilowatt hour of solar energy that residential customers send back to the grid. Officials did away with Nevada’s cap after the legislative session, but now the Public Utilities Commission is scheduled to decide whether to impose new fees on residential solar power, which could have a chilling effect on the industry’s growth. But Gallagher said urban areas were near the top of the solar industry’s sites for expansion. Increasing rooftop generation and expanding into developed areas makes more business sense than taking a chance on projects in sensitive areas, he said. The reason: There’s less

chance that urban projects would be derailed by environmental regulations. “Our member companies don’t want to spend time, money and energy on projects that may get blocked,” Gallagher said. While industry representatives and environmentalists say they’re trying to find common ground, there remain points of tension between them. One is over land-use variances contained in a solar expansion plan developed by the U.S. Energy and Interior departments. Another is over a land plan being developed by the Bureau of Land Management, which will establish zones where solar can be expanded. “We’re really having some concerns over that,” Boyle said of the BLM plan. “There are areas that have high-density tortoise and bighorn sheep population, and some migratory bird routes.” But Zablocki and Boyle said they were hopeful environmentalists, solar developers and government officials could work together on siting. “There are ample places to put solar energy to meet all of our needs,” Boyle said. “We just have to dig down and find them.”

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Remodeling work continues at the Westgate Superbook, where 220 feet of big screens have been added, capable of playing several games or just one for major events, such as the Super Bowl. (john katsilometes/Staff)

Big things happening for sports fans at Westgate

ay Kornegay stares at the old chairs. He remembers when they were new chairs. “We were happy to get new chairs in 2004,” says Kornegay, who has operated the famous Westgate Las Vegas Superbook since it was known as the famous Las Vegas Hilton Superbook. “From 2004 until now, we have had very minor tweaks to this area. We’ve really done nothing.” Until now. Accelerating like an F-1 car hitting the green flag, Westgate officials are overhauling the hotel’s sports book. The process began in July, with a reported price tag of $13 million. The first phase is almost complete, and the result is staggering. “It’s the biggest screen of this type you’ll see inside, anywhere,” Kornegay says, looking across the Superbook at a digital image of a rushing attempt by Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. “This is part of the plan to not only have the biggest sports book in Las Vegas but the best.” Even for veteran sports bettors, the visual qualities of the Westgate upgrades are remarkable. The Superbook is home to a series of connected LED screens that measure 220 feet wide by

the horse racing and har18 feet tall and span the ness racing broadcast in entire sports book venue. standard definition. But The screens are 60 feet the big events, the network wider than the video sporting events, are in HD, board hanging from the and it is really impressive.” ceiling at AT&T Stadium Near the middle of the in Arlington, Texas, home room, VIP booths are beof the Dallas Cowboys, ing built. Behind the new and larger than the video John seating is a new, marble Suscreens in New York’s Katsilometes perbook bar, which opened Times Square and at the in late October. All of the Colosseum at Caesars work should be done by the Palace. end of the year. The screens’ 2.5-pixel The second phase is similarly advenresolution, which measures the disturous and especially long overdue: The tance between each pixel, is tops in restrooms are being renovated and a the field. Another panel is being added food court is planned for what is now to stretch the video experience to 240 the Eighth Pole bar and Sportsbook feet. Deli. The screen configuration can run The renovation was among the top with one event over a single panel or up priorities for Westgate owner David to nine events spread on a panel. Or, a Siegel and his company’s chief operatsingle event — such as the Super Bowl ing officer, Mark Waltrip. Siegel is a big — can play across the entire Superbook sports fan but had not made a trip to a video screen. sports book counter before buying the “These run 24/7, which is also rare former Hilton and LVH. He and Waltrip for a sports book,” said Kornegay, who later toured Las Vegas sports books and rose to prominence in Las Vegas in found that the Superbook was both an the 1990s when he ran the stadiumimpressive and outdated space. They designed sports book at Imperial envied such slickly designed sports Palace. “We still have a difference in books as Lagasse’s Stadium at Palazzo. how events are broadcast, with all of

“This was the owner’s idea, right from the start,” Kornegay said. “During his first walk-through, he realized the book hadn’t been touched in a really long time.” Kornegay will continue to provide what he calls an appealing menu of sports-betting options. The Westgate opens its theater during NFL weeks and hosts a massive Super Bowl party. And Kornegay long has been at the forefront of exotic prop bets, especially for the Super Bowl, where you can make such bets as the total number of rushing yards for a backup running back against the total points scored that day by LeBron James. In addition, the Superbook characteristically offers the usual major U.S. pro and college sports but also posts regular odds on Formula 1 racing, international soccer and European and Asian golf tours. “The key to these second- and third-tier sports is to be consistent; offer them every week,” Kornegay said. “We’re known for that. We have always had a great betting product, but now …” He stopped and looked at all of the construction, then added, “All of this work will be worth it.” That’s a safe bet.

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how to AVOID running injuries Running is one of the simplest and most effective forms of cardiovascular exercise. ¶ “Running is great — it gets your heart working, it engages the multiple muscle groups. It’s a very complete exercise,” said Dr. Richard Winder, MD, an orthopedic sports medicine physician at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. ¶ While the benefits of running are innumerable — cardiovascular health, mental clarity and improved lung capacity, to name a few — there can be a risk for injuries, from mild to severe. For many runners, muscle strains, shin splints and other overuse injuries might be the norm, but they also can be prevented. how to prevent injury There are habits and practices runners can adopt to help avoid injury. Ease into every run Always take time to warm up. Begin with a brisk walk or slow jog, then gradually pick up speed. Once your heart rate is up and you’ve started to break a sweat, then you can go full force into your run. Also, be sure to cool down and stretch once you’re done.

Take your time while training; don’t increase your mileage by more than 10 percent each week This will help prevent overuse injuries by allowing your body to acclimate slowly to added distance.

Do strength training Increasing your overall strength will help your body support the muscles used while running, making you less inclined to be injured.

Improve your form While running, be sure to keep your core upright and engaged, your posture aligned and your strides even.

Stress fractures Stress fractures, or hairline fractures, are small cracks in the bone caused by overuse and repeated stress or trauma. While these fractures often can be treated with rest, in some cases, a brace, cast or even surgery might be necessary. “Stress fractures can occur anywhere, but for runners, they’re especially likely in the feet, ankles, tibia and sometimes the hips, too,” Winder said.

Don’t over-train Rushing to meet a running goal before your body is ready practically guarantees an overuse injury. Knowing your limits — whether you’re a hardcore marathoner or a beginner — will help keep injuries at bay.

Listen to your body Pain is your body’s way of telling you something isn’t right. Listening to those messages is essential. It is better to take a break, even for weeks, than to run through pain, as that can prolong your injury.

Runner’s knee Runner’s knee refers to a variety of conditions that cause pain in and around the kneecap, either due to overuse or injury. This typically is caused by inflammation of or damage to the knee cartilage. While overuse injuries are common for runners, traumatic injuries can occur, too. “I see a lot of trips and falls, especially for people who run with their dogs,” Winder said.

Shin splints Shin splints describes a throbbing, aching pain in your shinbones caused by running or walking. Shin splints occur when muscles and tendons are overworked, which can lead to small tears in the tissue and inflammation of the muscle.

Created and Presented by Pulled muscles A pulled muscle occurs when a muscle is overstretched or overexerted, causing small tears in the tissue. This can cause pain, swelling and/or muscle weakness and can be the result either of overuse or injury.

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Many overuse injuries can be treated at home using the RICE method: rest, ice, compression and elevation. If pain persists or becomes chronic, it is important to see a doctor and discontinue running until you know what is causing the problem. Running while injured, even if the injury is mild, can compound damage and extend healing time.

Tendonitis Tendonitis is common among athletes and occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed or irritated because of overuse. Tendons are tissue that connect muscles to bones. Runners are most susceptible to Achilles tendonitis, in the Achilles tendon that attaches the calf bone to the heel, and patellar tendonitis, in the patella tendon that attaches the kneecap to the shinbone.

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“Running shoes are so important,” Winder said. “They need to fit properly and offer good support. Also, shoes that are too new or too old can cause problems. They should be broken in and replaced regularly.” Replace running shoes every six months to a year or after 300 to 600 miles, depending on your activity level. When shopping for running shoes, remember that everyone is different, so be sure to find a pair that satisfies your anatomical needs. If you have weak arches, find shoes with good arch support. If you have ankle problems, buy shoes with more padding to help absorb impact. Body type, gait and the terrain on which you run all affect the type of shoe you should be wearing.

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Bacon is the last ingredient most people would expect to see paired with matzo, but the chefs at Andiron Steak & Sea, inspired by a dish served at The Gorbals in Brooklyn, are so bold as to try it. “It’s a nontraditional combination, but all comes together,” Andiron’s executive chef said.

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salt and pepper

3 pieces thinsliced bacon

4. Scoop and form into small, golf-ball-sized balls, then poach in simmering chicken stock. 5. Cook in the stock for 10-12 minutes, remove pan from heat and cool matzo balls in the poaching liquid. 6. Wrap with bacon and secure them with a toothpick.

options for garnish

7. Pan sear until the bacon is cooked and the matzo ball is warmed through. plating:

/2 cup sour cream 1

1 /4 cup crème fraiche

1 tbsp horseradish

Chive oil

Fresh horseradish

Arugula

Olive oil

1. Spoon the horseradish cream into a bowl, remove the toothpicks and place the matzo balls on top. 2. Garnish with grated fresh horseradish, arugula and chive or olive oil.

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enjoy your group vacation Who doesn’t look forward to a week at the beach or in the mountains? With a little planning, exploring new places with friends can enhance the experience By Kathy Coffta Sims special to the sunday

In addition to hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts, many vacation destinations offer rentable houses that sleep 10, 20, even 30 people, with large kitchens, lots of bathrooms and plenty of bedrooms. As someone who has vacationed with the same 14 people for close to 20 years, I can tell you that traveling with a large group can be lots of fun. We have shared houses on the small side and spent the week living in million-dollar mansions. At each stop, we learned about ourselves, about our friendships, and most important, about how

to make the most of precious time with those you love. Some tips we learned along the way: n Research: Once you decide where you are headed and when, have lots of people research places to stay. Be sure everyone works within the same parameters for number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Use group email or social media to share listings, so everyone has the opportunity to weigh in. n The more bathrooms, the better: Find houses that have at least one bathroom for each family. n Elect a point man: Once you agree on a house, nominate one person to handle the rental transaction. Have that person distribute a copy of the rental contract to each family so there are no surprises. You can divide the cost either by person or by number of bedrooms. We tried it both ways and found number of bedrooms worked best. Just be sure everyone is comfortable with the arrangement up front. If possible, have your point person pay the security deposit, rather than divide it up. It makes it easier when the money is returned. n Delegate: Pick people to supply essentials that won’t be provided at the rental. For example, one family can bring laundry supplies; another, paper products — toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, paper plates;

Underneath the bowl, keep instructions and a third, cleaning and picnic prodfrom the rental company or owner about ucts, such as sandwich bags, aluminum the property, the rules and whom to confoil, plastic wrap and garbage bags. tact in an emergency. We also like to keep Rental agreements vary, and you may a running grocery list near the bowl, so have to provide your own sheets and any family can grab the needed supplies if towels. If that’s the case, each family they make a trip to the grocery store. should bring their own. Even if linens are provided, it’s often beneficial to n The first night: Spend your first bring extra towels. You can never have night as a group talking about plans for the enough, especially on beach vacations. week. The idea is to relax and spend time Other suggested items to bring include with each other, but don’t expect everyone a well-stocked first-aid kit, coolers, to do every activity together. It not only is folding chairs and board games. Many difficult from a logistics standpoint, but houses have stocked game rooms, but it also can make for too much togetherextra activities never hurt. ness — which can be bad. Encourage each family to plan an outing separate from the n Meal planning: Assign each family group. Lunches work well, since dinners the responsibility of making dinner one usually are planned. Also, remember that night; that spreads the work around so everyone vacations differently. You may nobody feels overburdened. Just be sure have a brother-in-law who everyone knows, upfront, is always on the move and is what you plan to cook. No eager to explore every nook one wants to eat hamRemember that and cranny of the places you burgers and hot dogs four everyone vacations visit. Your spouse may like nights in a row. If there are folks in your group differently ... group to hang out by the pool or on the beach with a book. who aren’t comfortable vacations work in the kitchen, no worries n The last day: Plan for — that family can order in when no one takes the morning of your deand pay for the meal. parture. Most large rentals it personally if Some people may have a cleaning service that choose to grocery shop someone opts out comes in about an hour at home and bring food; after checkout, but that of an outing. others may wait until they doesn’t mean you can leave arrive before buying what the house in disarray. Strip they need. We tend to head out to a local the beds and put linens and towels in restaurant on the first night of our vacathe laundry room. Restock toilet tissue tions. It makes it easier on everyone and and leave a full roll of paper towels in is a great way to kick off the trip. the kitchen. If anything was damaged during your stay, inform the owner or n Keep track of the keys: Once property manager, then follow up with everyone has arrived, set up a bowl in an email so there are no surprises when a central location in which to store the the next group checks in. house keys. Owners usually provide at Once you are back home, discuss what least two sets. Be sure everyone knows worked and what didn’t, and incorporate where the keys are, because getting that information into your future plans. locked out of the house is never fun.

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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?

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

Macy (A842568)

Cirse (A864862)

Ringo

Edinburgh and Hamish

Age: 6-month-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Macy is sweet and playful. She will bring joy to any home. Adoption fee: $50

Age: 7-year-old spayed female Breed: Chihuahua Description: Cirse is a calm and friendly pooch looking for a best friend. Show her some love during Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month. Adoption fee: $155

Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Retriever and shepherd mix Description: Ringo likes giving doggie kisses. He is well-behaved, housetrained and compatible with children and dogs. He is healing well from a leg injury at the time of rescue. Adoption fee: $40

Age: 3-year-old neutered males Breed: American and lionhead rabbits Description: Edinburgh and Hamish are friendly boys rescued from an abandoned rental home. They are bonded for life. Adoption fee: $40 for the pair

Gatsby (A868466)

Zuckerman (A868467)

Tigress

Melva

Age: 1-year-old male Breed: Labrador retriever and pit bull mix Description: Gatsby is as sweet and loving as he is handsome. Adoption fee: $105

Age: 1-year-old male Breed: Labrador retriever and pit bull mix Description: Like his brother Gatsby, Zuckerman is a very sweet and social boy. Adoption fee: $105

Age: 5-month-old spayed female Breed: Siamese mix Description: Tigress delights in snuggling with people. Please carefully kitten-proof your home for her safety. Adoption fee: $70

Age: 3-month-old spayed female Breed: Sandy brown tabby Description: Melva likes her toys thrown in the air so she can leap and catch them. She has been lovingly raised and socialized in a foster home since her rescue. Adoption fee: $70

Speedy (A857313)

Muggle (A860263)

Christian

Sweet Pea

Age: 7-month-old neutered male Breed: Domestic mediumhair Description: Speedy is a friendly and outgoing cat who loves to play with anyone, even dogs. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 4-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Her name may be Muggle, but this sweet girl will bring magic to your home. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Miniature pinscher Description: Christian revels in praise and loves hearing reassurances that years of love are ahead. He is recovering well from horrific neglect and cruelty. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 5-year-old spayed female Breed: German shepherd Description: Intelligent and lovable Sweet Pea wants to devote herself to you. She gets along well with other large and friendly dogs. Adoption fee: $50

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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DYLAN

lady rebels’ twin stars of instagram are

not just pr H story By Taylor Bern | Photo by christopher d e vargas

ad she planned ahead, Dylan Gonzalez might have thought better of pretending to be her sister, Dakota, that high school morning. Instead, Dylan pulled it off — which is funny considering how many people across the country now recognize her and her sister, the UNLV twins with the most crossovers, and crossover appeal, in college basketball. It was the first day back from a break at Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho, where the 6-foot UNLV sophomore guards were multisport stars before focusing solely on basketball — and singing. “Music is something that we probably love almost equivalent to basketball,” Dylan said. “But basketball is going to get us our education, which is really important to us.” See, Dakota, who is younger by 10 minutes, stayed home sick, and Dylan, who admittedly is the more mis-

chievous of the two, didn’t feel like going to English class. So she looked at Dakota’s schedule, opted for the sibling switcheroo and sat in on French. Everything went fine, until Dylan realized she was scheduled for the same French class the following period, while Dakota was pegged for the English course Dylan had skipped. Dylan refused to get caught without a fight, so in between classes, she tied up her hair, shed a sweater and walked confidently back into a different seat in the same room. The teacher looked confused but then proceeded with the easiest lesson of Dylan’s academic career. “I knew all the answers,” she joked. The daughters of Angela, who played basketball at Kansas and professionally in Germany, and David, a cardiologist, the Gonzalez twins have three years of eligibility at UNLV after sitting out last year per transfer rules. They bring talent to the roster, and if nothing else, could help bring extra people to games.

“There are a lot of things to see when you come watch us,” said Kathy Olivier, coach of the Lady Rebels since 2008. “And if it’s because of the twins that you come watch, then more power to them.” Dylan and Dakota have five siblings — three older, two younger — and they grew up in Denver until the sixth grade. That’s when they moved to Pocatello, where it’s illegal to frown. The twins spent their days pranking their younger siblings, including St. Mary’s freshman guard Stefan Gonzalez, and running with friends on the family’s backyard basketball court. “It would be 1 a.m., and we’re out there playing,” Dylan said. “It just kind of became ... almost like a tradition.” The girls dabbled in volleyball, gymnastics and track, but basketball was there all along. Dylan and Dakota were visiting Las Vegas before their freshman year when Olivier tracked them down for an introduction. “They had so much love and spirit for the game,” Olivier said.

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Dakota 2016 UNLV Women’s Basketball Last Season: 16-14 overall, 10-8 Mountain West (6th place) Returning Starters: Senior center Aley Rohde, sophomore guard Nikki Wheatley, sophomore guard Brooke Johnson Local Standouts: Sophomore forward Jazmin O’Bannon (Liberty High), freshman forward Paris Strawther (Liberty High) November Games (all at home): Nov. 11 vs. Alaska-Anchorage (exhibition) Nov. 14 vs. Southern Utah Nov. 17 vs. Pepperdine Nov. 21 vs. UC Irvine Nov. 23 vs. Cal State San Marcos Nov. 28 vs. George Mason Nov. 29 vs. TBA

retty faces Their relationship with UNLV’s coaching staff blossomed. But when Dylan and Dakota started focusing more on basketball, they got more recruiting attention. Following their mom’s footsteps at Kansas felt like the right choice, and they verbally committed in August 2012. Eight months later — and they say they’re not sure what started this — Instagram photos and videos of the sisters from Dylan’s account made the rounds on nearly every sports blog in the nation. Dakota created an account soon after; she guessed she had 50,000 followers the first day. “It instantly took off from there, and we really didn’t even know why,” Dakota said. “It kind of hit us out of nowhere.” Today, Dylan and Dakota have a combined 1.6 million Instagram followers and 43,000 Twitter followers, not counting fan and tribute accounts. A 3-year-old video of them singing in bed has nearly 150,000 views, they’ve appeared on Discovery Channel Canada and received a re-

cent visit at practice from one of the biggest entertainers in the world. “I didn’t even know who Drake was,” Olivier said. Attractive twins who are good at basketball — it’s easy to understand the appeal. But not all of the attention has been good. Some Twitter accounts seem to cross into the obsessive, and stalkers have been an issue. “It’s definitely a little creepy,” Dakota said. “We’re very cautious of it, but at the same time, we really appreciate the support and love we get.” Dylan was hurt for most of their freshman year at Kansas, and neither sister felt they were getting what was sold by coach Bonnie Henrickson, who was fired the following season. When the twins decided to transfer, Las Vegas was their only choice, and UNLV got “a shot in the arm that this program needed,” Olivier said. “They love what they do, and they love flaunting it,” she said. “Hopefully we all can be OK with that and not let it be a distraction.”

Dakota set the Highland scoring record and likes to be a vocal leader. Dylan is prepared for a pull-up jumper whenever she touches the ball and is ready with physical defense when an opponent tries the same. The sisters expect to help a rebuilding Lady Rebel team land higher than its predicted fifth-place finish in the Mountain West Conference. Off the basketball court, the sisters expect to continue enjoying their lives, glimpses of which will go out to millions around the world. There’s power, and potential money, in those numbers, and while NCAA rules prohibit profiting from social media sponsorships, Dylan and Dakota won’t be in college forever. “It gives us an opportunity to potentially capitalize on it, just because we know there are so many people watching our every move,” Dakota said. “We’re at a place right now where that’s not our focus because we’re so focused on basketball.” Meanwhile, the basketball world — and Drake — is focused on them.

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CASINO PROMOTIONS CANNERY

Mystery multiplier Date: Tuesdays Information: Swipe your loyalty card at a kiosk to receive up to 10x points and 20 drawing entries. U-Pick Turkey Time Date: Nov. 15 Information: Earn 300 base points and receive a $5 Smith’s card or $5 slot play. U-Pick prize day Date: Nov. 8, 22 and 29 Information: Earn 300 base points and receive a $5 Wal-Mart card or $5 in slot play. Free Play Frenzy Date: Wednesdays Time: 4-8 p.m. Information: Loyalty card members playing on any slot machine could win $10 in free play. It’s possible to win multiple times. 600 Points to Prizes Date: Thursdays and Fridays Information: Earn 600 points over two days and receive a gift. Nov. 12-13: set of tumblers. Nov. 19-20: electric knife. Nov. 26-27: Skechers watch. Turkey Whirl cash drawing Date: Saturdays Time: 7:15 p.m. Information: Earn 100 same-day base slot points to receive a drawing entry. Swipe your loyalty card at a kiosk for 25 free entries. Swipe your loyalty card on Nov. 27 to receive 50 entries. Top prize is $2,000. Sippin’ Saturdays Date: Nov. 21 Information: Earn 200 points and receive your choice of one bottle of red wine, white wine or Champagne. Stocking Stuffer Saturday Date: Nov. 14 and 28 Information: Earn 150 same-day base points and receive either a set of flashlights or a pocket watch. Football Frenzy kiosk game Date: Through Jan. 2 Information: Earn 50 slot points to make one pick per week. Top prize is $2,500.

EMERALD ISLAND

Super bonus multiplier Date: Fridays Information: Receive a natural royal flush worth more than $1,000 on sin-

gle-hand games and spin the wheel for a chance to win $1,100. Cash Back Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: Earn 700 base points, then 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. 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: Begins at 7 p.m. Information: One player will be chosen every half-hour to win up to $3,000.

DOWNTOWN GRAND

$250K Grand slot tournament Date: Qualifying began Oct. 1. Players who qualify will be notified the following month and will be given the choice of two semifinal session dates on which to play. Information: Players with loyalty cards can enter one of four ways: Hit a jackpot of $1,200; earn 2,500 base slot points in a calendar month; be the top slot point earner of the day; or be selected in a drawing. All members with recorded play will be entered into a weekly drawing conducted at 10 p.m. every Saturday. The final tournament will be in December.

M Resort

$40,000 Harvest Happenings table games giveaway Date: Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 p.m. Information: Receive drawing tickets while playing table games. Thursday’s top prize is $1,000. Saturday’s top prize is $3,000.

PALMS

$40,000 Gobble Gobble drawing Date: Fridays Time: 7 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets with slot play. Earn 2x entries from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and 5x entries from 8 to 11:59 p.m. Ten winners will be selected

with a maximum prize of $3,000. Activate at least 10 base drawing tickets to receive a $10 bonus in slot play the following Saturday. Play for Prizes — High Tech Date: Through Nov. 13 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Best Buy and McDonald’s. Play for Prizes — Something Fresh Date: Nov. 16-27 Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for gift cards to Albertsons. Gift giveaways Date: Saturdays and Sundays Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker on gift days between 12:01 a.m. and 6:59 p.m. Swipe your card at any kiosk and redeem the receipt for gifts. Nov. 8: electric hand mixer; Nov. 14: wine tool set; Nov. 15: mini crockpot; Nov. 21: two-pack light sensors; Nov. 22: two-slice toaster; Nov. 28: glass set; Nov. 29: shower gel set. Point multipliers Date: Saturdays Time: 7-10 p.m. Information: Earn 10x points on reels and video reels. Earn 2x points on video poker.

SILVERTON

Swipin’ Safari kiosk game Date: Thursdays through Saturdays Time: 7:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Information: Earn 500 points to receive a kiosk swipe for a chance to win a 2015 Jeep Renegade, cash, slot play, dining and more. Players can earn up to four swipes each day. The first player to collect and present all four Swipin’ Safari Animal Tickets will win the grand prize Jeep. Turkey voucher Date: Nov. 8-9, 15-16 Time: 2 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Information: Players who earn 4,000 points Sunday through Monday can print a coupon for a free turkey at a kiosk, then redeem the voucher the following Tuesday at the Silverton Rewards Club. Guests can earn up to three turkey vouchers per month and one $15 turkey voucher per week. Earn and win: roasting pan Date: Nov. 10-11, 17-18 Time: 2 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Information: Earn 3,000 points Tuesday through Wednesday, then print a coupon for a free roasting pan at a

kiosk. Redeem the voucher the following Thursday. Veterans Day multiplier Date: Nov. 11 Information: Receive a mystery multiplier for 6x points to 12x points on video reels and slot machines. Swipe your card at a kiosk to activate.

EL CORTEZ

Jacket giveaway Date: November Information: Players who win a jackpot of $200 or more on any slot machine, a jackpot of $200 or more on a nickel or lower video poker machine, a jackpot of $300 or more on 10-cent or higher video poker machine or a jackpot of $200 or more on live keno will receive a jacket. Saturday Point Fever Date: Saturdays Information: Ten loyalty card members will be selected to win 100,000 points. Players will receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week. Club Cortez members also can earn entry multipliers at kiosks.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S

Ticket to Ride weekly table games drawing Date: Nov. 13 Time: 8:45 p.m. Information: Three winners will be chosen each week, with a top prize of $500. If the top prize is unclaimed, it will roll over to the next week. Second chance drawings Date: Mondays through Dec. 28 Information: Receive a drawing ticket for every $10 losing NFL bet. Drawings will be conducted after halftime of Monday Night Football. Four winners will be chosen each week. The top prize is $500. Holiday gift card giveaway Date: Nov. 10-22 Information: Receive a $25 gift card for every 2,500 base points earned. Available gift cards include Wal-Mart, Target and Smith’s. Ticket to Ride table games drawing Date: Nov. 13 Information: Earn tickets playing table games. Three winners will be chosen each week with a top prize of $500. Gift giveaway Date: Saturdays and Sundays Time: 11 a.m., 1, 7 and 9 p.m.

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Information: All single bingo winners will receive a mystery gift. Fourth annual Feed a Family Date: Through Dec. 15 Information: Loyalty card members can donate as many points as they choose; for every 12,000 points contributed, Arizona Charlie’s will donate a food basket to a local family.

BOYD GAMING

Write your own check Date: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Information: Earn up to $100,000 at the Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast or Sam’s Town. The Orleans will hold drawings at 7:15 p.m.; Gold Coast, at 8:15 p.m.; Sam’s Town, at 6:15 p.m.; and Suncoast, at 8:15 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 4:15 p.m. on Sundays.

ORLEANS

Point multipliers Date: Mondays Information: Receive 15x points on penny reels. Swipe your loyalty card at a kiosk before playing. Watch giveaway Date: Nov. 15-22 Information: Earn 12,000 points and receive a man’s or woman’s Bulova watch. Earn an additional 8,000 points for a second watch.

GOLD COAST

Gift giveaway Date: Nov. 27-29 Information: Earn 5,000 points and receive a gift. An additional 5,000 points can be redeemed for a second present. Choose from a Bulova watch, Kenneth Cole handbag or three-piece luggage set. Senior bonus day Date: Mondays Information: Guests 50 and older will receive 10x points on reels, 5x points on video poker, a free bingo “blue” pack and free entry into a $2,500 video poker tournament.

William Hill race & sports Book

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

Silver sevens

$50,000 Midway Multiplier Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 7 and 9 p.m. Information: Earn one drawing entry for every 100 base points.

$20,000 Pro Football challenge Date: Tuesdays through Sundays Information: Swipe your card at a kiosk to win up to $500 in slot play. $3,000 Roaring Riches Date: Nov. 15 Time: 7 and 8 p.m. Information: Twenty people are guaranteed to win cash or play; top prize is $1,000. Held inside the Corona Cantina.

STATION CASINOS

$1.5 Million Double or Nothing Game Show Date: Fridays and Saturdays Information: A kiosk game offering free play, dining rewards and points. Must earn five points to play. Holiday gift giveaway Date: Sundays Information: Earn 300 base points to receive a gift. Nov. 8: holiday serving bowl; Nov. 15: holiday serving platter; Nov. 22: two free holiday serving dishes. Point multipliers Date: November Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker. Boulder Station will offer point multipliers every Monday; Santa Fe Station every Tuesday; and Green Valley Ranch Resort and Sunset Station every Thursday. Additionally, all Station Casinos and Fiesta properties will offer a point multiplier on Nov. 26.

Jokers Wild

Rolling for Dough Date: Fridays Time: 1-9 p.m. Information: Two players every hour will get a chance to roll the dice and earn 10x the roll. Cash giveaway Date: Saturdays Information: Loyalty card members will be eligible to win a share of $12,000 and free play. Flag giveaway Date: Nov. 11 Information: Loyalty card members with military ID or DD214 can get a free flag. Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Loyalty card members can earn 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker machines.

Rampart Casino

$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.

GOLDEN NUGGET

Jewelry giveaway Date: Nov. 9-11 Information: Earn 1,500 base points and receive a necklace or pair of earrings. $100,000 Pilgrims and Polyester blackjack tournament Date: Nov. 13-15 Information: The entry fee is $500 and includes a welcome reception, two continental breakfasts and two days of tournament play. The grand prize is $50,000. $30,000 Cash on the Cob slot tournament Date: Nov. 16-18 Information: The entry fee is $50 and includes access to two rounds of tournament play with options for re-buys each day.

SOUTH POINT

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 selected randomly every time there is a score for a chance to win $50 for a field goal, $100 for a touchdown or $200 for a safety.

ALIANTE

$25,000 Pro Day Parlay football contest Date: Through 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. Aliante Armada kiosk game Date: November Information: Guess the location of 12 ships on your personalized kiosk game board to win up to $5,000. Earn 150 reel points, 300 video poker points or a $10 rated average bet for one hour to receive additional tries. $185,000 Aliante Armada drawings Date: Saturdays Time: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: At the 7:15 p.m. drawing, two guests will get a chance to win up to $10,000. Prizes double at 9:15 p.m. Three-year anniversary giveaway Date: November Information: Earn 100 reel points,

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300 video poker points or a $10 rated average bet for one hour to receive an anniversary T-shirt. $4,000 Mobile Hot Seats Date: Tuesdays Time: Hourly from 5 to 9 p.m. Information: Four players will win $100 in slot play. $12,500 Mobile Hot Seats Date: Sundays Time: Hourly, noon-5 p.m. Information: Five players will win $50 in slot play; 10 players will win $100 in slot play. Bingo dauber giveaway Date: Nov. 24 Information: Receive a free dauber at bingo sessions. Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 10x points on slot machines. $2,500 senior slot tournament Date: Nov. 9 Time: Noon-4 p.m. Information: Open to loyalty cardholders 50 and older.

SLS

Gift giveaway Date: Nov. 13 and 25 Information: Earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points and receive a free gift. $40,000 Free Play Frenzy Date: Saturdays in November Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Information: Loyalty card members can receive free play every 15 minutes by playing their card in a slot machine. Point multiplier Date: Thursdays in November Information: Earn 3x points on video poker and 10x points on slot machines.

Eldorado

25x points Date: Wednesdays and Nov. 29 Information: Earn 25x points on your first 500 base points. Flag giveaway Date: Nov. 11 Information: Loyalty card members with military ID or DD214 can get a free flag. Gobble Up Your Share of $8,000 giveaway Date: Saturdays Time: 4-10 p.m. Information: One player will be chosen every half-hour to participate.

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If we love our dogs and cats, we can do better showing it

isitors from another planet would be confused by our contrary attitudes about animals. We cringe and wince in movie theaters when animals appear to be hurt or killed and breathe a sigh of relief at the advisory that says no animals were injured in the making of the film. We sit in front of our computers, smiling at videos of adorable and mischievous puppies and kittens. And we are warmed by the sight of service dogs guiding the blind and therapy dogs comforting the lonely and hurting. But confusion enters the picture when we allow animals to run freely outside without licenses and vaccinations, when backyard breeders produce more puppies than can be sold, when rabbits are bought at Easter time and then let go when the novelty wears off, and when pets are abandoned by owners who move. There were so many unwanted dogs and cats in Clark County 10 years ago that the region’s largest animal shelter

— the Lied Animal Shelter, under contract with the county, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas — was taking in 150 animals a day, or more than 51,000 a year. It was the largest single-site animal shelter in the country by volume of animals. The shelter thought it was doing the right thing by keeping as many animals as it could, but the strategy backfired. In the crowded kennels, viruses quickly spread. Operators had no other option but to euthanize more than 1,000 sickly animals — more than half the shelter population. The community howled in protest, and a team of experts from the U.S. Humane Society, who were invited by shelter officials to make an assessment, issued a 270-page report, alternately critical and empathetic, on the bad shelter conditions. In the years since, the shelter’s operator, the Animal Foundation, has tried different tactics to reduce the number of animals coming in and to increase the number of animals adopted out. The effort was buoyed by recommen-

dations from experts in the animal shelter medicine program at the University of California at Davis and the organization Humane Network. This year, the foundation’s board of directors made an oath to become a no-kill shelter within five years, meaning it hopes to save all healthy and treatable animals that enter its care. Based on animal shelter data nationwide, that means about 90 percent of all the animals brought into the Lied Shelter would leave to new homes. The Animal Foundation’s efforts have paid off. The number of animals being brought into the shelter has dropped 25 percent, in part because fewer animals are being abandoned by their owners than during the height of the foreclosure crisis and because feral “community cats” that have adapted to suburban habitats are being brought to the shelter, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and returned to their neighborhoods, no longer producing litters. There also has been a 26 percent increase in adoptions, thanks to various

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The Paintings of Willy Baumann: The work of Swiss artist Willy Baumann, who specialized in depicting animals, will be featured. . 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $5, children 17 and younger free, Lost City Museum, 721 S. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton, 702-397-2193. *Also: Through November

Crochet crew: Join the club and learn to make fun crochet creations. All supplies are provided, and all levels are welcome. 4-5 p.m., free, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-3710.

National Novel Writing Month: The Summerlin Library will make its conference room available as a welcoming space for people to sit and write for an uninterrupted period of time. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3866. *Also: Through November

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An Afternoon with the Las Vegas Brass Band: Join in a tribute to America’s veterans with a Veterans Day concert. Selections will include patriotic and historically significant pieces. 2-3:30 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400. Whitney Second Sunday movie and discussion club: Watch a movie in the theater, then stay to talk about the film. Attendees can draw for one free movie ticket. 2-5:30 p.m., Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-507-4010. Guitar for Amateurs: Local guitar instructor Don Musser will provide a hands-on class for amateurs. Students must bring their own guitar. 4-5 p.m., free, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820. Mindfulness and insight meditation: A weekly escape to learn mindfulness and insight meditation. 4:15-5:15 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630.

Monday, November 9 Mammogram screenings: The Nevada Health Centers Mammovan will provide screenings to women over the age of 40. By appointment or walk-in. Most insurance providers are accepted, including Medicare, Medicaid, Nevada Check-Up and Women’s Health Connection. There is a sliding fee scale for the uninsured. Some women may be eligible for a no-cost screening. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Clark County

Henderson Strong open house: Learn about the Comprehensive Plan Update that will use residents’ input to try to improve the community. 6-8 p.m., free, Henderson Convention Center, 200 Water St., hendersonstrong.org. “Brazil, the United States and the Battle for the Amazon during World War II”: University of Texas history professor Seth W. Garfield’s lecture will explore the wartime history of the Amazon as it relates to the region and the origins of contemporary environmental debates. 7:30-8:30 p.m., free, Marjorie Barrick Museum Auditorium, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.

Tuesday, November 10 Medicare information session: Representatives will provide information and answer questions about Medicare benefits, premiums, deductibles and co-pays, how to file a claim, how to detect and report fraud and abuse, caregiver protection and more. 2-3 p.m., free, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-507-3964. Managing New Seasons: A grant-funded senior wellness education session about caregiving. 3-4 p.m., free, Blue Diamond Library, 14 Cottonwood Drive, 702-875-4295. Tech Art Studio: Learn to DJ: This interactive, hands-on experience will introduce attendees to scratching, mixing and lighting. 3-5 p.m., free, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., 702-507-3760. Armchair Traveler: Fandom conventions: Find out everything you want to know about Blizzcon, WorldCon, San Diego ComicCon, DragonCon and Star Trek conventions. 6-7 p.m., free, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860. An Evening with Joseph Greaves: The author will discuss his novel,

“Tom & Lucky and George & Cokey Flo,” based on the 1936 trial that ended the criminal reign of notorious mobster Lucky Luciano. 7-8:30 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400.

Wednesday, November 11 Behavioral Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease: Review common behavioral changes seen with Alzheimer’s disease and explore the areas of the brain that may be responsible. Noon-1 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6055. Memory loss caregiver support group: This weekly group is for adult family members who provide care and/or support for loved ones with memory loss. 1:15-2:45 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6055 Made L.V. Guest Chef Series Dinner: Chef Vincent Pouessel of DB Brasserie at the Venetian will present approachable French cuisine. 6:30 p.m., $39, Made L.V., Tivoli Village, 450 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 120, 702-722-2000.

Thursday, November 12 Asian Culture Day: Live entertainment by local singers, face painting, balloon twists, cotton candy, beauty pageants and more. Artists will display and auction paintings, calligraphy art and sculptures. Noon-8 p.m., free, Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, ac1112. org. Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon Health and Fitness Expo: More than 80 exhibitors will offer free samples, showcasing the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutrition and more. 3-8 p.m., free, Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, runrocknroll. com. *Also: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 13 and 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 14

Friday, November 13 Glittering Lights: The holiday drive-thru light show will celebrate its 15th year with opening night on World Kindness Day. The first 200

LIFE paid vehicles will receive a free ticket to return. 5:30-10 p.m., $20 per vehicle, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-222-9777. *Also: Through Jan. 3 UNLV MFA Exhibit reception: An exhibition of work created by students in the master of fine arts program. 7-8:30 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630. *Also: Through Jan. 10 Wild and Scenic Film Festival: The festival benefits environmentally conscious groups and aims to inspire activism in local communities. 5:30 p.m., $12 presale, $15 at the door, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400.

Saturday, November 14 Las Vegas Readers Festival: Young-adult, new-adult and romance authors will speak and sign books. 10 a.m., free, Desert Oasis High School, 6600 W. Erie Ave., 702-799-6881. Acting for the Camera: Children and teens who have a passion for acting can join actor John D’Aquino (“The Mentalist,” “Dexter,” “Seinfeld”) for a one-day workshop. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630.

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Henderson Stoll ‘n’ Roll: Enjoy a car-free street festival in three parks. With children’s activities, live entertainment, fitness classes and food trucks. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free, Inspirada, 2000 Via Firenze, 702260-7939. Couponing 101: Learn how to save money on groceries, clothing, dining out and more using simple tips and techniques. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400. The World Famous Ink Spots: The original Ink Spots quartet was formed in the early 1930s, but Lou Ragland revised the group. 2-4 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3989. Brooks Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K: Take part in a nighttime 5K. 6-8:30 p.m., $75, Las Vegas Festival Grounds, 2594 Las Vegas Blvd. South, runrocknroll. com.

Sunday, November 15 Rock ‘n’ Roll Half and Full Marathon: Run the full 26.2 miles down Las Vegas Boulevard or compete in the half marathon. 4:30 p.m., $75-$165, start locations vary, runrocknroll.com.

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Attendees flood the Las Vegas Convention Center as the trade show floor opens during the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show. (steve marcus/staff file)

If we build it, will even more come? LVCVA aims to expand valley’s convention business with Riviera lot and upgrades, but some object to plan By J.D. Morris | STAFF WRITER

Las Vegas tourism officials have a clear goal: They want to expand and renovate their convention facilities to meet demand for more space from trade shows, capture new business and fend off competition from other cities. ¶ But accomplishing their objective isn’t so simple. ¶ The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has yet to secure the riviera, Continue d on page 53

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in and trash the place; property values could drop. The valley’s abandoned houses are yet another sign of the recession’s long-lasting effects on ground zero of the housing boom and bust. But an improvement could be coming. Lenders have been ramping up foreclosures in Las Vegas this year, repossessing homes that likely have been empty and in disrepair for a long time. It’s unclear whether the banks will put them all up for sale quickly, as a flood of listings could push down prices. But the rising reposessions could lead to long-vacant homes finally being sold and occupied again — and shedding their padlocks and blue tape. — ELI SEGALL

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Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern, a public accounting firm, promoted several employees in its audit and tax departments. Reas Allen and Josh Hallett are audit managers. Kyle Foutz, Kendon Galloway and Andrew Michaelis are audit senior associates. Tax accountant Aaron Merrill is senior associate.

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Caren Woodson and Lauren Payne, legislative policy experts with a combined 17 years of experience in the cannabis stater industry, joined licensing consulting firm National Licensing Services. Woodson and Payne will help clients stay in compliance with medical marijuana laws as required by the state Department of Health and Human Services. Matt Wilson is Aristocrat’s senior vice president of global gaming operations. He was the company’s senior vice president of sales and marketing. The Penta Building Group promoted Ruben Llamas from project engineer to senior wilson project engineer. The firm also hired Steve Jeppsen, Chad Corey, Teague Wolfley, Mason Biggi and Jeff MacCabe. Jeppsen is a senior virtual design construction engineer. Corey is safety manager. Wolfley is a project engineer. Biggi started with Penta in 2014 as an intern and was hired as a full-time project engineer. MacCabe was a VDC/BIM engineer intern and now works full time for the company. Cherryl Kaopua is an account executive at Faiss Foley Warren. Samantha Grimes is the Cosmopolitan’s public relations manager.

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Making high fashion accessible to everyone Redhead Enterprises, a marketing, advertising and trade show business, has branched out into the fashion world. Beginning Nov. 13, it will host the inaugural Prêt–à–Porter Las Vegas — Ready to Wear, a three-day fashion show at the Rio. For Debbie Landry, CEO of Redhead Enterprises, launching a fashion show and designing a brand have been lifelong dreams. What is the best business advice you’ve received, and whom did it come from? Never treat employees as employees but as respected members of your team. Hire them to do a job, and let them do it. What inspired you to start the Prêt–à–Porter event? The event was born out of a desire to attend a real fashion show, like during New York Fashion Week. The only problem is, there are no opportunities for the general public to attend these types of events unless you are wealthy, a celebrity, a designer or a buyer. Since I have always been interested in fashion and doing a fashion show, it was a great opportunity to launch just that here in Southern Nevada for every fashionista out there. They can walk a red carpet, have their photos snapped and watch great retail stores and local designers show their garments, their designs and enlighten a crowd. If you started a fashion line, what Debbie Landry, CEO and owner of Redhead Enterprise, has worked with several retailers to create the Prêt–à–Porter Las would your brand look like? Vegas — Ready to Wear fashion show. Among the show’s retail partners is White House Black Market at Fashion Show Mall. It would be a ready-to-wear line of Tickets can be purchased at readytowearlv.com. (steve marcus/staff) comfortable clothing for women who Where do you like to go hiring of a new sales manager, new may want to hide some bumps and if you go What: Prêt–à–Porter Las Vegas — for business lunches? sales people, a new staff of employees lumps but be stylish and look fabuReady to Wear fashion show There are so many great places in and an office in 2016. lous. When: Nov. 13-15 this town and so many lunches to atWhere: Rio tend. A few favorites are Cili, NordIf you could live anywhere else How did you get into the Tickets: readytowearlv.com strom Café, BJ’s, Brio and California in the world, where would it be? advertising industry? Pizza Kitchen. Probably Hawaii. We were there By accident. I’m a creative person, last August, and I didn’t want to come and selling advertising led to other opIf you could change one thing back. I just love the people, the cliBreak Through the Blocks and Win portunities: trade shows (I had 10 years about yourself, what would it be? mate, the beautiful seas — what’s not Your Inner Creative Battles.” I read of training in that industry), then marMy impatience and inability to deal to love? — and I’m sure I’d get plenty only self-help books. keting came along, and here we are. with stress; they both sometimes of visitors. get the better of me. One of my dear What do you do after work? You’re involved in a lot — friends who is on my team for this Whom do you admire and why? Is there life after work? I watch TV business, philanthropy, show teaches meditation. I believe So many, but I guess from a busito unwind, play with the new puppy entrepreneurism. How do after this event is over, she will be ness standpoint, my former boss, and enjoy time with my husband. you keep everything teaching me this art, but only after who taught me business ethic, fun balanced and organized? my trip to Hawaii to relax. and hard work and to always work as Where do you see yourself and It’s tough, but I have great support a team, not as an employee. your company in 10 years? with my business team and now with What is something people might Since our plan is to produce the the show team — and, I guess, a “rednot know about you? What is your biggest pet peeve? fashion show twice per year (fall/ headed attitude” to get things done I enjoy country music and once was a Leggings, if not worn correctly. winter and spring/summer), our foand always succeed. member of the Country Music AssociaIf paired right, they’re wonderful. cus needs to grow with this event. tion. I was recommended for memberHowever, they were never meant to The marketing and advertising part What are you reading? ship by a great friend, Garth Brooks! replace pants. of the business will continue with the I just finished “The War of Art:

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Amount Walgreens will pay to buy rival Rite Aid. The deal will result in Walgreens owning almost 18,000 stores worldwide.

$29.4 million

Net profit made in September by Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in January.

35 percent

Additional stake in the Golden Gate majority owner Derek Stevens plans to acquire from Mark Brandenburg, whose family founded the casino. Stevens and his brother already own 65 percent of the 122-room Golden Gate.

Number of large banking companies, including JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp. and Citigroup Inc., that may have their credit grades cut by Standard & Poor’s based on the assumption the federal government may not provide aid in a financial crisis.

Urgent-care centers that HCA acquired in Nevada. HCA now owns 65 urgentcare centers nationwide.

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Amount of space, in square feet, being added to Zayo Group Holdings’ Las Vegas data center. Zayo, which will expand to 28,000 square feet when construction is completed, provides Nevada businesses with colocation and interconnection services.

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Annualized rate of cars and trucks sold nationally in September, the highest since 2005, according to Ward’s Automotive Group.

3.2 percent

Increase in consumer spending during the third quarter, which lifted GDP growth to a 1.5 percent rate, according to the U.S. Commerce Department.

Jimmy Platt is president of ARCpoint Labs, which provides drug, alcohol, and DNA testing, as well as telehealth services. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

Businesses depend on ability to adapt Describe your business.

We provide confidential drug, DNA and alcohol testing. We also offer telehealth services. What is your business philosophy?

ARCpoint Labs Address: 3365 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 4, Las Vegas Phone: 702-451-5434 Email: jplatt@arcpointlabs.com Website: lasvegas-nv-metro.arcpointlabs.com Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Owned/operated by: Jimmy Platt In business since: 2009

We strive to be the very best, by constantly adapting, modifying, reinventing and improving every aspect of the business so it thrives in our fast-paced, continuously evolving world. Drug and DNA testing is plagued by the stigma of poor customer service and is seen as an extension of the medical field as a whole. At ARCpoint Labs, we strive to treat all clients with respect, not only when it comes to punctuality but also in terms of treating people like royalty. The client is king and should be treated as such. How has your industry grown over the past decade?

Technological advancements constantly develop and redefine the industry. One such example is telehealth. Specialists, medical practitioners, pediatricians and dermatologists now can consult and prescribe treatment and medication from the comfort of their own homes in a matter of minutes. I believe the smartphone apps and computer accessories being developed, and even those currently offered, to assist teledoctors are the biggest advance in human health since antibiotics. The increasing use of medical marijuana is becoming prevalent, too. Because of these progressions, accessibility has caused a reduction in expenses. A wide range of DNA testing is available, and the Pharmacogenomics DNA test, which allows doctors to know an individual’s susceptibility to a wide range of drugs, now is available for less than $400. At one time, only the wealthy and well-insured had access to this

incredible advance in science; now, it’s offered to the masses. What’s the most important part of your job?

Being accurate and reliable is a fundamental part of the business because our clients have to be able to trust the result. A simple test result could affect the custody of children. An immigration DNA test could result in a family member being stranded abroad. Every part of the process has to be invulnerable. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas is heavily regulated. The core of my business is a franchise, and there were many hoops to jump through that do not exist in any of the other states our franchise is located in. Many of the rules are irrelevant to improving the safety or quality of our lab. Having been involved some years ago as a state contractor, many barriers had to be worked through when it came to opening a business. Once all of the licenses are in place, it seems as if the goal is to stop everyone else from entering the market. Look at Uber as an example. Every city in every nation regulates cabs for obvious reasons. Uber satisfied everybody else yet took much longer to come to Las Vegas. The taxi companies stopped the monorail going to the airport and almost succeeded in stopping Uber. I think Las Vegas is stuck in the 20th century and needs to acclimate. What have you learned from the recession?

My entire life, real estate had always maintained or improved in value. But many of my hardworking, careful friends lost homes they had worked hard to obtain. What I’ve learned is that there are no guarantees. Those who adapt will survive.

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On J.D. Morris’ vegasinc.com story “MGM Resorts’ Murren on prospect of charging for parking: ‘Everything’s on the table’ ”: Brilliant idea. Next, the Strip will be like going to San Francisco, where parking is more expensive than a good meal. — goodwin21 Locals are used to free parking, but tourists from other large cities are used to paying for parking. It will discourage locals, but then how many locals go to those casinos, even with free parking? — bouldersteve On Kyle Roerink’s lasvegassun.com story “Southwest Gas may raise rates by nearly $30 million”: What’s next? The water company complaining that we don’t use enough water during the summer, and we should be charged more for that, too? — lvspiff We save and conserve, and then they want a huge rate increase because we use less natural gas? — MarcDouglas On Eli Segall’s vegasinc.com story “Walgreens on the Las Vegas Strip draws eight-figure sales price”: Forget the casinos. The real money is made selling water ... to tourists! — DoubleDownNow7

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Health news shocker: Don’t overdose on bacon

guest column: the medical community; it’s the same term he World Health Organization roger snow used to characterize tobacco and asbestos. recently dropped (read: gently So, how much of a bad thing is bad? placed) a bombshell (read: According to the WHO report, people who not a bombshell) that a steady eat 50 grams of processed meat per day diet of processed meats can cause health are 18 percent more likely than they otherwise would be problems. In related news, it turns out that smoking to contract cancer. Processed meats are those preserved cigarettes can cause lung cancer and sticking your head into through salting, smoking, curing, corning or jerking. All a beehive can cause puffiness around the eyes. meat, of course, can be jerked; however, it typically is done Uh, exactly who — or whom — needed WHO to say this? to beef and pork products so they taste better and stay fresh Consider the pig. Pudgy and cute in its own way, longer. especially when wearing a red unitard and bounding But a little perspective: 50 grams per day is two strips of around the woods with Christopher Robin. Or serious and bacon or two slices of ham. Every. Single. Day. Which is a symbolic, flying above the Battersea Power Station on a lot, unless of course you’re Homer Simpson or Dr. Atkins. Pink Floyd album cover. And 18 percent more likely, while significant over a But it’s not the most hygienic animal you could ever sink large population, doesn’t make a huge difference to the your teeth into. Fair or not, that’s what happens when you individual. According to the Cancer Research Center in the spend all day rolling around in your own feces: You get United Kingdom, 6 percent of people will have colon cancer stereotyped as, well, a pig. at some point in their lives. If pigging out on pig increases Remember, you aren’t only what you eat. You’re also what your probability by 18 percent, it means you now have a risk what-you-eat eats. And pigs don’t have the dietary discretion of 7 percent. (You multiply, not add.) of a koala bear or an Olsen twin. They swallow anything The message is moderation. Have one sausage, not a chain plopped in front of their mouths. They eat like, well, a pig. of links. Have a pull of jerky, not the family feed bag. And The WHO won’t be fooled. Its researchers found such yes, have a hamburger, just not the one where if you finish it a strong, causative link between ingesting processed — and live to tell — you get your picture on the wall. meats and contracting cancer, particularly of the colon, And if all else fails, listen to the Chick-fil-A cows: Eat Mor they labeled processed meats “carcinogenic to humans.” Chikin. Unprocessed red meat was called probably carcinogenic. Roger Snow is a senior vice president at Scientific Games. This isn’t semantics; it’s serious. “C” is the scarlet letter in

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Nevada gaming revenue up 1.5 percent in September By j.d. morris Staff Writer

Led by a strong month in the state’s major casino markets, Nevada gaming revenue rose 1.5 percent in September, the state reported. The Gaming Control Board said casinos won $916.4 million, compared with $902.6 in September 2014. Statewide, baccarat revenue grew 21.6 percent to $100.7 million, only the third time this year that there’s been an increase in the game’s revenue from 2014. Revenue from baccarat, a game popular among Chinese high rollers, has for the most part performed poorly over the past year. That appears to have been a spillover from ongoing struggles in Macau, where the Chinese government’s corruption crackdown and a slowing economy have hit casino revenues hard. Statewide slot revenue fell 1.8 percent to $572.4 million, though senior research analyst Michael Lawton attributed the drop to an anomaly in the timing of collections from last year. Most of Clark County had a good month, with countywide gaming revenue rising 1.3 percent from last year to $780.4 million. On the Strip, the state’s largest market, gaming revenue grew 2 percent to $504.8 million. Revenue from baccarat there increased 23.3 percent. Downtown Las Vegas had an even better month compared with last year: Gaming revenue there shot up 9.3 percent to $47.5 million. Lawton said downtown benefitted from the fact that the entire Labor Day weekend occurred in September this year, whereas last year it was partly in August. The Life is Beautiful music festival also helped downtown, Lawton said. This year’s festival was held on the streets of downtown in September instead of October.

Southwest Gas might raise rates by nearly $30 million By kyle roerink Staff Writer

On Nov. 17, the state Public Utilities Commission will hear testimony on whether Nevadans will see heftier bills from Southwest Gas. The commission will rule on a request made by the company in June to raise rates by an aggregate of $29.4 million, which it said was necessary to compensate for decreased demand stemming from warmer-than-expected weather. As a regulated monopoly, the company could ask the PUC to raise rates to collect revenues it planned to earn but didn’t receive. This year’s request followed a $7.4 million rate hike the PUC approved three years ago after reviewing the company’s investments, operations costs and expected sales based on historical weather patterns. If approved as requested, the new rates would amount to a 6.3 percent increase in Northern Nevada and a 5.6 percent increase in Southern Nevada. The 2012 estimates did not account for the unpredictable back-to-back warm winters that reduced demand for heating homes and buildings. In the past, the company has returned money after predicting colder winters.

The MGM Las Vegas Arena is being built at 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South, behind New York-New York. It is scheduled to open next year. (Las Vegas News Bureau)

MGM not ruling out charging for parking at new arena By j.d. morris Staff Writer

MGM Resorts International’s CEO does not yet know whether his company will eventually charge drivers to park near its new arena on the Strip. But he has apparently not ruled the option out. The 20,000-seat arena, developed in partnership with Anschutz Entertainment Group, is set to open next year in the area behind New York-New York, which is owned by MGM Resorts. It’s intended to be a venue for entertainment events and potentially the home of a major league hockey team, if Las Vegas secures one. Yet MGM Resorts is not building a parking garage to accommodate the influx of customers, opting instead to rely on existing garages and lots for now. CEO Jim Murren said MGM did not have all the answers as to how it would address parking once the arena opens. He said the company was still studying the issue. In fact, Murren said he originally preferred a different spot for the arena — to the south, near Mandalay Bay. The arena is instead being built at its current location in large part because of the surrounding infrastructure, including “thousands of parking spaces that we don’t use today,” Murren said. Nearby casinos include not only New York-New York, but Monte Carlo and MGM Grand, all of which are owned by MGM Resorts. Murren stressed that it was “pretty premature” to discuss with certainty how the parking situation would work. Still, he indicated that all options are possible — including charging for parking spots. Doing so, at least during big events at the arena, could arguably help control the supply of existing

spaces. “Everything’s on the table at this point in time,” Murren said. “I bet that by the end of this year, we will have a very clear plan.” Charging may not be necessary, though, from a supply-control standpoint. New YorkNew York can handle more drivers trying to park there, according to Muren, because it has a parking garage that was designed to handle an additional 1,000-room hotel tower that never was built. MGM Resorts also has underused parking space at Monte Carlo, Bellagio, Aria and elsewhere, he said. Steve Sisolak, chairman of the Clark County Commission, said he had been “intimately involved” with the issue. Considering the options at all the nearby resorts, Sisolak said he was confident the area could offer enough parking spots. “Is it going to be where you open your door and step out in the arena? No,” Sisolak said. “But … there’s more than enough adequate parking. I really don’t view it as a problem.” As to whether MGM Resorts should charge for parking to capitalize on big events at the arena, Sisolak said that was a business decision. Although casinos in downtown Las Vegas charge to park, an abundance of free parking at major resorts is a staple of the Strip. As such, any attempt to charge for parking — even only at certain times and in certain places — might not go over well with many locals and regular visitors at first. Murren also noted that the arena is being built without “one penny of taxpayer dollars.” “So I’m not really sympathetic to somebody that says ‘I want everything free’ when we’re the ones spending the capital to build the amenities that are to the benefit of the tourists and the locals,” he said.

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Walgreens on the Strip draws eight-figure sales price By eli segall Staff Writer

With merchandise that includes shot glasses saying “Hangovers are for amateurs” and T-shirts that list “15 reasons why a beer is better than a woman,” this Walgreens isn’t your usual neighborhood pharmacy. Then again, it’s not in a typical neighborhood. It’s on the Strip, and investors have again paid big money for the building in America’s gambling and party mecca. The 1.6-acre property, on Las Vegas Boulevard at Convention Center Drive, recently sold for $37 million, up 33 percent from what the sellers paid in 2012. Property records indicate that the The Walgreens at 3025 Las Vegas Blvd. South sold recently for $37 million — a buyer, backed by a $20 million loan, 32 percent jump from its sales price in 2012. (steve marcus/staff) was New York home-curtains manuthe Strip, Harbor President T. Richpartially built site into its Chinesefacturer Elyahu “Ely” Cohen. ard Litton said. themed destination. The sale is the latest investment in Brokerage firm Marcus & MillicMeanwhile, the Walgreens deal Strip pharmacies, which do a booming hap announced in January that the is another apparent bet by Cohen business slinging sinus relief, cosmet16,000-square-foot building, at 3025 on a Strip retail building this year. ics, booze, food and Vegas-themed Las Vegas Blvd. South, was up for sale. He teamed with other New Yorkers, memorabilia. Investors pay hefty There was no asking price, but the property records indicate, to buy a amounts to own the space, pharmalisting brokers said they expected to 97,500-square-foot section of Showcies pay a fortune to rent it, and more sell in the “mid-$40 million range.” case Mall, next to MGM Grand, in drugstores have been opening. Litton said his group members iniJanuary for $139.5 million. It also comes amid a hoped-for tially planned to own the property for The seller, Virginia-based Harturnaround on the north Strip, which five to seven years before selling. He bor Group International, bought the in recent years has been blighted by indicated they were surprised to book Walgreens property in 2012 for about mothballed casino developments and such a high return after only three $28 million. Its payment of around large swaths of empty land where othyears. $1,740 per square foot reportedly set er projects never materialized. Harbor has owned Walgreens and a U.S. record for single-tenant drugResorts World Las Vegas, across CVS buildings across the country, but store properties. from the Walgreens, is poised to be the store on the north Strip “has a Since, commercial real estate prica multibillion-dollar megaresort, allot bigger reliance” on nonpharmacy es throughout the country, especially though owner Genting Group, which retail sales, offering “all the typical in pedestrian-packed urban areas, bought the 87-acre property in 2013, tourist stuff,” Litton said. have climbed, the economy has imappears to have made little progress It sells prescription and over-theproved and business has picked up on transforming the once-abandoned,

counter medicine, as well as soda, food and other items found in most mainstream pharmacy outlets. But it also sells an array of Las Vegasthemed shot glasses, clothing, ash trays, flasks, margarita cups and, near the front entrance, 100-ounce, yardlong cups that casino-hopping tourists fill with alcohol. “You don’t do that in Birmingham at the local Walgreens,” Litton said of the merchandise. Real estate is far more expensive on the famed Strip than in the valley’s suburbs, and drugstores are no exception. Walgreens is paying about $120 per square foot in annual rent at the north Strip property, Litton said. That’s more than $1.9 million a year. Pharmacies pay about $300,000 a year in rent for a typical residential store, Harbor’s listing broker Ray Germain has said. Litton sold his building for $2,310 per square foot. By comparison, investors in August bought a 15,000-square-foot Walgreens in east Las Vegas for $7.53 million, or about $500 per square foot. Walgreens has five locations on the Strip, and it opened a store this year just north of SLS Las Vegas in a new retail plaza at the northeast corner of Sahara Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. Meanwhile, rival CVS has three locations in the resort corridor, including in the new three-story mall at Treasure Island. A company spokesman has said another CVS is being planned for the Strip, and that it could open next year.

Investors still see value in flipping homes in Las Vegas By eli segall Staff Writer

House flippers aren’t giving up on Las Vegas, even though profits are sliding here and rising elsewhere, a new report shows. Flipping accounted for 8.7 percent of home sales in Southern Nevada in the quarter ending Sept. 30, and sellers booked an average gross profit of $39,367 per deal, a 23.7 percent return, according to RealtyTrac. In the same period last year, flipping comprised 8.2 percent of home sales in the Las Vegas area, and sellers earned an average profit of $39,808, a

26.2 percent return. Nationally, flipping made up 5 percent of home sales in the third quarter, up from 4.3 percent a year earlier. Sellers made an average profit last quarter of $62,122 per deal, a 33.8 percent return, up from $61,781, a 32.7 percent return, a year earlier, RealtyTrac reported. Nationwide, flippers cut back on deals last year because of slowing price growth and a “shrinking inventory of flip-worthy homes,” but investors “have started to jump back on the flipping bandwagon in 2015,” RealtyTrac Vice President Daren Blomquist

said in the report. The Irvine, Calif.-based company counts a flip as a home whose owners sold it within a year of buying it. The reported profits represent the sales price minus the purchase price and do not account for renovations or other costs the flipper may have incurred. Flipping was a hallmark of the real estate bubble last decade, when investors, often with little or no experience but backed by easy money, bought homes and sold them for profit a short time later. The get-rich-quick tactic helped inflate Las Vegas home prices until the bubble burst and the econo-

my crashed. Few places got as crazed with flipping as Southern Nevada. In late 2004, a peak of roughly 19 percent of single-family home sales in the valley were flips, compared with a national peak of 8 percent in early 2006, according to RealtyTrac. Today, despite more lucrative deals elsewhere, Las Vegas remains a popular place to flip houses. Industry pros have attributed this to flipping-focused reality TV shows, as well as Las Vegas’ lower home prices, transient population and long-standing image as an easy place to make a quick buck.

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For 21 years, city has been tops for trade shows $1.4 billion it needs for planned construction and renovation, nor has it designed a new facility. And casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp., which runs its own massive convention center on the Strip, is pushing back against the project. Nonetheless, the LVCVA made substantial progress this year when it bought the Riviera, across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center, for $182.5 million. Funds are in place to tear down the

shuttered resort next year and prepare the site for use as outdoor exhibit space by early 2017. What comes after that — transforming the Riviera site from outdoor exhibit space into a convention facility — hinges on the work of a tourism group recently created by Gov. Brian Sandoval. Called the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, the group of public officials and industry leaders will examine the region’s existing and proposed

convention centers, arenas, stadiums and transportation options, and submit a report to the governor about the valley’s infrastructure needs. The report also is expected to include recommendations about funding for the convention center. At stake in the convention project, officials say, is Southern Nevada’s ability to maintain its marketleading trade show business, which is vital to filling hotel rooms and sustaining the economy.

Why the LVCVA wants the Riviera site to become convention space For 21 consecutive years, Las Vegas has been ranked the top trade show destination in the country by the Trade Show News Network. But the convention authority is worried another city might poach that bragging right. “Other major cities across the country and internationally have identified Las Vegas as the primary competition and the shows held in Las Vegas as primary targets for new business,” officials wrote in the master plan for the convention center project. Furthermore, some major trade shows say they’re running out of space in Las Vegas. The International Consumer Electronics Show, for example, is capping attendance for the first time ever for its upcoming show in January. Karen Chupka, senior vice president of International CES and corporate business strategy, said her group worried that if the number of attendees continued to increase, show producers would not be able to move people around efficiently. Attendance to CES grew 11 percent from 2014 to 2015, with 176,000 people registering this year, Chupka said. CES already uses the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sands Expo Center and Mandalay

Bay Convention Center, and the show could take up even more room. “We do feel like there’s a need for more space,” Chupka said. “As I look out over the next year or two, we don’t have much (room for) growth for raw exhibit space in the future. We’re already trying to figure out how we’re going to accommodate that for 2017 and 2018.” The Las Vegas Convention Center doesn’t have much more to offer. A study by Cordell Corp., which is helping the LVCVA manage the convention project, found the center’s exhibit space is maxed out during the main seasons for trade shows. Erecting a convention facility on the site of the Riviera is just one component of the project. A subsequent phase entails renovating the 56-year-old Las Vegas Convention Center, which desperately needs a facelift. The roof of Central Hall hasn’t been replaced since the building opened in 1959, and it leaks during rainstorms. A third of the convention center’s 46 restrooms, built before 1970, have never been renovated. Food-service facilities are inadequate. But the authority is focused first on building new

How Las Vegas stacks up Las Vegas has the most convention center square footage in the country, but it isn't alone in offering massive facilities. Here's how other convention cities compare, in terms of convention center space. n Atlanta: 3.9 million square feet n Las Vegas: 3.2 million square feet n Chicago: 3.2 million square feet n Orlando: 2.1 million square feet n New Orleans: 1.1 million square feet n Phoenix: 900,000 square feet n San Diego: 819,815 square feet n Dallas: 724,526 square feet n Washington, D.C.: 703,000 square feet n Miami: 644,800 square feet

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space, so trade shows can be relocated while the existing facility is redone. That would allow Las Vegas to avoid losing business that could go elsewhere during renovation work.

But does Las Vegas really need more convention space? Las Vegas Sands Corp., owner of the Venetian and Palazzo, criticizes the convention center expansion on two fronts. First, while dwindling room is a problem for the Las Vegas Convention Center, it isn’t for Sands. The Sands Expo Center remains 12 percent away from maxing out its space capacity, according to documents filed with the tourism infrastructure committee. It also is 10 percent away from its maximum group room occupancy and contains “untapped potential for multiple-location opportunities,” officials said. Secondly, Sands officials disagree philosophically about how the convention center likely will be funded. Sands officials feel tax dollars should be used to improve local infrastructure such as the airport, create mass-transportation options and even fund a major stadium — not, as the company’s presentation put it, to “compete with the

private sector.” The convention and visitors authority is funded largely by hotel room taxes; it’s likely the expansion will require some form of public funding as well. Still, there is reason to think Las Vegas can accommodate a substantial increase in convention space. Josh Smith, a commercial real estate consultant for the gaming division of Colliers International, pointed to another of the city’s major casino companies, MGM Resorts International, and its recently completed expansion of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. “MGM doesn’t just build that thing because they want to just build it,” Smith said. “They build it because they think they can fill it.” Indeed, MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren said Mandalay Bay’s new space already is fully booked for next year, and his company is evaluating how to

make the best use of convention areas across properties, because “as much space as we have, we don’t have enough space.” MGM Resorts views the authority’s convention project, which will give the Las Vegas Convention Center an address on the Strip for the first time, in a more positive light than Sands. Murren said he was taught by MGM Resorts’ founder, the late Kirk Kerkorian, that “what’s good for Las Vegas is good for MGM.” So he doesn’t feel threatened if event planners choose the Las Vegas Convention Center over Mandalay Bay. “This is not a zero-sum game, and any company that looks at it that way is looking at it in a very selfish way,” Murren said. “I feel very strongly that the convention center not only needs to be upgraded — because there are parts of it that I am not proud of walking through — it needs to be expanded, because there are (more) shows that we can get.”

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Calendar of events Tuesday, Nov. 10 U.S. Green Building Council Nevada chapter: “What’s best for buildings?” Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $20 for members, $35 for nonmembers Location: InNEVation Center, 6795 S. Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-952-2468 Stakeholders in the solar panel industry will discuss the past, present and future of battery technology for buildings. Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 Karen Kyger of HopeLink of Southern Nevada and Brian Burton of Three Square Food Bank will discuss nonprofits in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce: Eggs & Issues Time: 8-9:30 a.m. Cost: $40 for members and board of trustee members, $55 for nonmembers and walk-ins Location: Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas Information: Call Maisie Rodolico at 702-586-3846 Rep. Cresent Hardy, R-Nev., will discuss federal issues that affect the business community and the health of Nevada’s economy.

Wednesday, Nov. 11 Stirling Club luncheon Time: 11:11 a.m. Cost: $26

Location: Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Email merrinpr@lvcoxmail.com Spencer Romano, CEO of Cr8tive Company, will discuss web design, branding and digital marketing.

Thursday, Nov. 12 Urban Chamber of Commerce: Toastmaster Lunchtime Talkers Time: 12-1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Urban Chamber of Commerce, 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite 30, Las Vegas Information: Visit business.urbanchamber.org Meet local professionals, grow your business network and compete in a contest to perfect your elevator pitch. World Affairs Council: “A New Front in a New ‘Cold War?’” Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $50 for members, $65 for nonmembers Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Email nataliia@waclv.org Antanas Zabulis, senior advisor to the prime minister of Lithuania, will discuss the Baltic states and the geopolitics of U.S. and NATO relations with Russia. UNLV: Fortune 500 Executive Speakers Series Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Greenspun Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-895-3362 Aileen Zerrudo, communications director at the Clorox Company, will discuss the company’s

sustainability efforts and corporate communication strategies.

Friday, Nov. 13 BYU Management Society luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30 for members with RSVP, $35 for members without RSVP, $30 for guests with RSVP, $15 for students Location: Brady Industries, 7055 Lindell Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-878-9788 Bryce Earl, a shareholder at Holley, Driggs, Walch, Fine, Wray, Puzey & Thompson, will discuss how he helps clients create customized intellectual property plans to protect their businesses.

Monday, Nov. 16 Governor’s Global Tourism Summit Time: Starts at 8 a.m., ends 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Cost: $250 through Nov. 13 Location: Hilton Lake Las Vegas, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson Information: Call 775-687-0621 Learn how to compete in the global market and prepare your business for international visitors.

Tuesday, Nov. 17 Nevada Restaurant Association: political luncheon Time: 12-1:30 p.m. Cost: $250 Location: Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-749-6656 A political forum to address critical tax and labor issues that will affect the restaurant industry over the next few years.

Conventions

expected Show Location Dates attendance

Travel, Events and Management in Sports - Teams Conference and Expo

Mandalay Bay

Nov. 9-12

2,000

International Pool/Spa/Patio Expo

Mandalay Bay

Nov. 10-12

9,500

LRP Publications - 24th annual National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference

Mandalay Bay

Nov. 11-13

4,300

International Association of Emergency Managers

Paris

Nov. 13-19

3,000

American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting

Sands Expo and Convention Center

Nov. 14-17

25,000

Kronos Inc. Works Customer Conference

Aria

Nov. 15-18

2,000

National Communication Association - NCA Meeting

Rio

Nov. 16-23

2,000

National Business Aviation Association Inc. (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention

Las Vegas Convention Center

Nov. 17-19

25,000

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Stardust Limousine Inc. 10034 Chinook Gale Court Las Vegas, NV 89183 Attorney: Corey B. Beck at becksbk@yahoo.com

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Bid Opportunities MONDAY, NOV. 9 2:15 p.m. Spring Mountain Youth Camp: Security surveillance system-electrical conduit Clark County, 603783 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Medical, core and support services for HIV/AIDS-infected and affected clients in the Las Vegas, Ryan White Transitional Grant area Clark County, 603851 Sherry Wimmer at sherryw@ clarkcountynv.gov

TUESDAY, NOV. 10 2:15 p.m. Sunset Park: Southwest parking lot rehabilitation Clark County, 603876 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Winchester Community Center: roof replacement Clark County, 603877 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:30 p.m. All-season asphalt cold patch State of Nevada, 8384 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov

THURSDAY, NOV. 12 2 p.m. Barracuda Web Filters State of Nevada, 8386 Marti Marsh at mmarsh@admin. nv.gov 2:15 p.m. IT Operations Center: Mechanical upgrades phases II and III

9 a.m. Clark Place parking garage: structural wall improvements Clark County, 603735 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Circus Circus Drive from Industrial Road to Las Vegas Boulevard Clark County, 603795 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. ARC for janitorial services at Dr. William “Doc” Pearson Community Center Clark County, 603852 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. One-time purchase of fire apparatus equipment Clark County, 603882 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions SALES $18,400,000 for 53,690 square feet, office and retail Address: 1215 and 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas 89117 Seller: FAC Parks LLC Seller agent: Charles Moore, Marlene Fujita Winkel and M. Laura Hart of CBRE Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Sheila Colfer and Fred Miller of Dickson Commercial Group $4,025,000 for 36,426 square feet, office Address: 4425-4465 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas 89103 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Premier Plaza LLC Buyer agent: Salina Ramirez of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services

$4,000,000 for 3.65 acres, land Address: Blue Diamond Road and Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas Seller: Blue Diamond Place LL Seller agent: Paul Chaffee and Wil Chaffee of NAI Vegas Buyer: 318 Blue Diamond Place LL Buyer agent: Did not disclose $750,000 for 5,741 square feet, office Address: 375 N. Stephanie St., Building 16, Henderson 89014 Seller: QB Properties LLC Seller agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Buyer: International Cultural Exchange Services Buyer agent: Did not disclose $650,000 for 5,540 square feet, office Address: 1380 E. Sahara Ave. and 2408 Pardee Place, Las Vegas 89104 Seller: Rusty Croissant LLC Seller agent: Matt Feustel of Virtus Commercial Buyer: Consulting Advisors of Nevada LLC Buyer agent: Amy Kyzykyan of Realty One Group $350,000 for 6,089 square feet, office Address: 5175 Camino Al Norte, Las Vegas 89031 Seller: Nevada New Builds LLC Seller agent: Paul Chaffee and Wil Chaffee of NAI Vegas Buyer: Coastline RE Holdings NV Corp. Buyer agent: Did not disclose

LEASES $1,246,512 for 28,360 square feet for 48 months, industrial Address: 6210 E. Tropical Parkway, North Las Vegas 89115 Landlord: Venture Point LLC Landlord agent: Mel Koich and Craig Summers of Gatski Commercial and Ryan Hinton of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Matrix NV LLC Tenant agent: Mel Koich and Craig Summers of Gatski Commercial and Ryan Hinton of Virtus Commercial $705,017 for 17,676 square feet for 65 months, industrial Address: 4301 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas 89103 Landlord: BKM Windriver 104 Landlord agent: Ali Roesner, Stacy DeBie, Tom Wagener and Craig Summers of Gatski Commercial Tenant: Hershey’s Chocolate World Tenant agent: Gabe Telles of Gatski Commercial $609,847 for 6,845 square feet for 38 months, industrial Address: 5070 Arville St., Las Vegas 89118

Landlord: Circle JAT Enterprises LLC Landlord agent: Tom Wagener and Ali Roesener of Gatski Commercial Tenant: Okamibrand LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $263,358 for 7,482 square feet for 62 months, industrial Address: 3535 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas 89032 Landlord: BKM Cheyenne 104 LLC Landlord agent: Ali Roesener, Gabe Telles, Stacy DeBie and Craig Summers of Gatski Commercial Tenant: Serenity Funeral Home Tenant agent: Mike Dalaiamo of Elite Realty $199,436 for 6,020 square feet for 60 months, industrial Address: 3395 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas 89032 Landlord: BKM Cheyenne 104 LLC Landlord agent: Ali Roesener, Gabe Telles, Stacy DeBie and Craig Summers of Gatski Commercial Tenant: MultiChip Display Inc. Tenant agent: Did not disclose $174,958 for 8,500 square feet for 38 months, industrial Address: 4620 S. Polaris Ave., Las Vegas 89103 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Ali Roesener, Gabe Telles, Sean Simon and Craig Summers of Gatski Commercial Tenant: Audio Design Studios LLC Tenant agent: Rob Lujan of Jones Lang LaSalle $150,450 for 1,835 square feet for 77 months, office Address: 301 Whitney Ranch Drive, Las Vegas 89014 Landlord: Quail Bonita C LLC Landlord agent: Laramie Bracken of Gatski Commercial Tenant: Shields Family Dentistry Tenant agent: Jared Bergquist of Bridge Commercial $150,450 for 18,820 square feet for 38 months, industrial Address: 3355 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas 89032 Landlord: BKM Cheyenne 104 LLC Landlord agent: Craig Summers, Gabe Telles, Ali Roesener, Stacy DeBie and Tom Wagener of Gatski Commercial Tenant: Pinnacle Community Services LP Tenant agent: Did not disclose $132,720 for 1,835 square feet for 36 months, office Address: 701 E. Bridger Ave., Suite 500, Las Vegas 89101 Landlord: 701 Bridger LLC Landlord agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Conversion Media LLC Tenant agent: Dave Evenhouse of Re/Max Excellence $96,300 for 2,675 square feet for

39 months, office Address: 4545 W. Spring Mountain Road, Suite 104, Las Vegas 89103 Landlord: Mountain Point LLC Landlord agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Game Nest Tenant agent: Robert S. Hatrack II of Virtus Commercial $94,000 for 2,401 square feet for 36 months, retail Address: 4750 W. Sahara Ave., Suites 11 and 12, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Sahara 3D LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressier and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: Xander Enterprises Inc. dba Loguay and Xander Company Tenant agent: Stacy DiBie of Gatski Commercial $20,175 for 1,113 square feet for 24.5 months, office Address: 5715 W. Alexander Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas 89130 Landlord: Southern Hills Pediatrics LLC Landlord agent: Benny Paul of Realty One Group Tenant: Color Printing Tenant agent: Ryan D. Hinton of Virtus Commercial

BUSINESS LICENSES La Cocina De Maribel License type: Restaurant Address: 2312 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Ozyris LLC Leerco License type: Contractor Address: 8685 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 150, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Lindsay Energetics And Energy Revision Company Inc. Liberty Gold Trader License type: Secondhand dealer class II Address: 4115 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Romie Hernandez Lisamarie Pettit License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Lisamarie Pettit Look Style Society License type: Cosmetics Address: 430 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 150 Building 9, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Current Beauty Lounge LLC Lowry’s Catering Inc. License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Robert W. Lowry

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Records and Transactions LV Viking LLC License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Bogdan Woroniecki Mailing & More! License type: General services – counter/office Address: 7181 N. Hualapai Way, Suite 130, Las Vegas 89166 Owner: Paan Enterprises LLC Mamerto Gapultos LLC License type: Senior care Address: 961 Noah Valley St., Henderson 89052 Owner: Mamerto Gapultos LLC Martin Luther King Health Center License type: Medical Address: 1799 Mount Mariah Drive, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Nevada Health Centers Inc. Massage By Ronelle License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Ronelle Williams Mo Hamilton LLC License type: Insurance agency Address: 7380 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 130, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Milagros Hamilton Move On Moving License type: Transfer and storage company Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Queen Business Solutions LLC Moving Forward Learning Center LLC License type: School Address: 800 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 208, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Tim Burke

Nevada Carpet & Flooring Technicians License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Emmanuel Flores Nevada Collision & Auto Repairs LLC License type: Automotive garage – major Address: 3010 Contract Ave., Suite B, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Adrianna Cramer New Image Tailor & Alteration License type: Tailor and/or dressmaker Address: 6014 Smoke Ranch Road, Las Vegas 89108 Owner: James Miller Novedades Mia License type: General retail sales Address: 2901 W. Washington Ave., Suite 109, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Cesar A. Zamora Nutrition Rush License type: Health food store Address: 6050 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Decatur Nutrition LLC Oasis Therapy LLC License type: Professional services – medical Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Isabel J. Nunez Partying with Ramirez License type: General retail sales Address: 1655 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Arturo Ramirez Plamen Genchev Yordanov License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Plamen G. Yordanov

Mundo Del Bebe License type: General retail sales Address: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite E2, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Rosa Carrillo

Prepango LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 806 Starboard St., Las Vegas 91914 Owner: Marcos Modiano

My Art Stars License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Path to the Possible Wellness Consultants LLC

Pro Expo License type: Multivendor Address: 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Pro Expo Inc.

Nationwide Plumbing LLC License type: Contractor Address: 3716 Ashling St., Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Richard E. Stanton II Nationwide Plumbing LLC License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: David Gerwask

Prostone Group LLC License type: Contractor Address: 5940 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89118 Owner: George Haddad Quick Clean Maids LLC License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 7343 Apache Mission Court, Las Vegas 89179 Owner: Amanda Parotte

Ramon Lawn Maintenance License type: Property maintenance Address: 5109 Rancher Ave., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Abraham Ramon Regal Nails License type: Beauty parlor Address: 1807 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Ton Beauty Salon LLC Rhino Marketing LLC License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite J21, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Gary Gallant Rita Renee Juarez License type: Massage therapist Address: 9259 Satin Pond St., Las Vegas 89123 Owner: Rita Renee Juarez Rockin Fitness and Nutrition License type: Personal training Address: 5355 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 229, Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Lorelei Sprott S&M Metal Works License type: Metal store Address: 2033 Deer Springs Drive, Henderson 89074 Owner: Matthew Ortiz S&M Tactical License type: Retail – firearms Address: 2033 Deer Springs Drive, Henderson 89074 Owner: Matthew Ortiz Santa Kris Kringle License type: General services – counter/office Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Christopher Groeschke Scrappyjacks Pupcakes LLC License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89131 Owner: Bob Udit Sew Yeah LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 3690 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas 89130 Owner: Ivan Tippetts Shape Up Vegas License type: Sales/service Address: 3248 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Alma L. Perez Shelby for Life License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 6430 Boatbill St., North Las Vegas 89084 Owner: Charlotte Maria Shelby Silver State Mechanical Inc. License type: Contractor

Address: 2005 Lou Adams Ave., Logandale 89021 Owner: Silver State Mechanical Inc. Soho Pizza Bar-Isabellas License type: Restaurant Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 118, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Lakeside Trifecta LLC Solar Envy LLC License type: Contractor Address: 4113 Narada Falls Ave., North Las Vegas 89085 Owner: Solar Envy LLC

The Doctors Center at Red Rock License type: Professional services – medical Address: 8413 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Leo J. Capobianco, DO, Ltd. The Fix It Guy License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 6712 Rancho Santa Fe Drive, Las Vegas 89130 Owner: David Delong Enterprises LLC

South Bay Athletic License type: Temporary merchant Address: 3997 N. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Ben Pasco

The Pickup Artists License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 1975 Village Center Circle, Suite 140, Las Vegas 89134 Owner: The Pickup Artist LLC

Southern Hills Pest Control License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3651 Lindell Road, Suite D108, Las Vegas 89103 Owner: James Bruce Henrie

The Siegel Group LLC License type: Management or consulting service Address: 6759 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Jonathan H. Siegel

Southwest Collectables License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D53, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Gordon Brannon

The Wash License type: Automobile detailing Address: 3006 Atwater Drive, Las Vegas 89032 Owner: Victor Mariscal

SSJJ Cleaning Svcs. License type: Property maintenance Address: 213 Belmont Canyon Place, Henderson 89015 Owner: Semana Silver Tacos Las Tapatias License type: Open-air vending Address: 1401 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: E.T. Fresh Jerky LLC Taqueria El Buen Pastor License type: Food services or cafe Address: 318 Fremont St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Dimme Investment LLC Team Property Management License type: Maintenance service Address: 1508 Silent Sunset Ave., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Archie Cann Tenaya Creek Brewery License type: Brewery Address: 831 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Tenaya Point LLC Test Pcoyne License type: Multivendor Address: 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Patrick Coyne The Advantage Group License type: Professional services Address: 131 California Ave., Las Vegas 89509 Owner: Taco Prins

Thevinyldude.com License type: General retail sales Address: 1323 S. Commerce St., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Michael D. Trotta Top Master Locksmith Inc. License type: Locksmith Address: 5115 Dean Martin Drive, Suite 405, Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Top Master Locksmith Inc. Tracey L. Fluellyn License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Tracey L. Fluellyn LLC Traffic Ticket Solutions License type: Professional services Address: 3401 Sirius Ave., Suite 3, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Ticket Solutions Inc. Trafficbuilders Inc. License type: General retail sales Address: 4096 Kietzke Lane, Las Vegas 89502 Owner: Valerie Rothe Trends Boutique License type: Boutique Address: 1180 Via Monticano, Henderson 89052 Owner: Trends Boutique LLC Tutoraid LLC License type: Tutoring service Address: 11241 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson 89052 Owner: Tutoraid LLC U.S. Cycles

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Records and Transactions License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: 2606 Westwood Drive, Las Vegas 89109 Owner: Dale Gaines U.S. Oil Solutions License type: Recycle waste haulers Address: 3230 W. Desert Inn Road, Suite 180, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Nevada Oil Solutions LLC United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce in Nevada License type: Community services Address: 500 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 300 Office 344B, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Alfredo Sanchez Unity Land Construction LLC License type: Contractor Address: 2870 N. Commerce St., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Unity Land Construction LLC Vegas Couture License type: General retail sales Address: 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 19, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Eva Solis Wi Calendars License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 6511, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Western Project Services LLC Xtreme Dent Repair License type: Dealership Address: 1414 Pathfinder Road, Henderson 89014 Owner: Did not disclose Zakiyyah J. Hobbs License type: Bail agent/enforcement agent Address: 1925 Western Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Cutting Edge Bail Bonds Las Vegas LLC 1-Uno Road Side Services License type: General services â€“ counter/office Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Jose Caravantes

BUILDING PERMITs $498,232, electrical 3901 Donna St., North Las Vegas T&M Controls Inc. $348,926, commercial - alteration 2021 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Gluck Development Company Inc. $300,000, single-family residential - addition 9505 Kings Gate Court, Las Vegas Executive Homes Inc.

$300,000, single-family residential - addition 9506 Kings Gate Court, Las Vegas Executive Homes Inc. $254,404, residential - production 2786 Hera Heights Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $252,852, residential - custom 1111 Harwood Hills Court, Henderson DR Horton Inc. $250,000, tenant improvement nightclub 2101 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 101, Las Vegas RA Lyons Inc.

William Lyon Homes Inc. $171,070, single-family residential - production 9156 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas DR Horton Inc. $171,070, single-family residential - production 9144 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas DR Horton Inc. $168,721, single-family residential - production 374 Capistrano Vistas St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$219,000, commercial - addition 3950 N. Bruce St., North Las Vegas Kittrell Jensen Contractors LLC

$168,721, single-family residential - production 394 Capistrano Vistas St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$218,097, single-family residential - production 474 Rosina Vista St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$168,225, single-family residential - production 12054 Vibrato Court, Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc.

$214,757, residential - production 1088 Via Alloro, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC

$168,225, single-family residential - production 12065 Vibrato Court, Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc.

$202,503, residential - production 326 Mandarin Hill Lane, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $202,281, residential - production 329 Mandarin Hill Lane, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $194,962, residential - production 2782 Hera Heights Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $192,466, residential - production 261 Glasgow St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $190,639, single-family residential - production 12066 Vibrato Court, Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $190,639, single-family residential - production 12059 Vibrato Court, Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $190,000, tenant improvement offices 10000 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 105, Las Vegas Boyd Martin Construction LLC $183,373, residential - production 334 Mandarin Hill Lane, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $177,968, single-family residential - production 12060 Vibrato Court, Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $177,968, single-family residential - production 12069 Vibrato Court, Las Vegas

$160,949, single-family residential - production 9162 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas DR Horton Inc. $160,949, single-family residential - production 9150 Mastodon Ave., Las Vegas DR Horton Inc. $159,973, residential - production 253 Glasgow St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $158,531, residential - production 904 Everest Peak Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $157,019, single-family residential - production 12270 Lorenzo Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $157,019, single-family residential - production 342 Rezzo St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $154,866, single-family residential - production 10849 Hammett Park Ave., Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $154,866, single-family residential - production 10855 Hammett Park Ave., Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $150,000, tenant improvement educational building 549 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas Kalb Industries of Nevada Ltd.

$148,712, single-family residential - production 6773 Bristle Falls St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $148,661, residential - production 325 Mandarin Hill Lane, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $148,661, residential - production 333 Mandarin Hill Lane, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $148,661, residential - production 330 Mandarin Hill Lane, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $146,665, residential - production 2817 Poseidon Shore Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $145,279, residential - production 913 Carson Bluff Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $145,000, tenant improvement storage 3718 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas Quantum Services $141,198, single-family residential - production 10818 Irving Park Ave., Las Vegas Toll North LV LLC $139,734, residential - production 2471 Dragon Fire Lane, Henderson Hacienda Trails LLC $138,815, single-family residential - production 9626 Ashlynn Peak Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $138,306, single-family residential - production 9801 Yellow Shadow Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $138,306, single-family residential - production 9618 Ashlynn Peak Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $134,760, single-family residential - production 59 Berneri Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $134,760, single-family residential - production 56 Berneri Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $132,996, single-family residential - production 10814 Wrigley Field Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $132,359, residential - production 692 Giselle Court, Henderson

Hacienda Trails LLC $132,055, residential - new 3629 Greenbriar Bluff Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $129,475, residential - production 908 Everest Peak Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $129,143, residential - garage 1072 Via Alloro, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $126,259, residential - production 690 Giselle Court, Henderson Hacienda Trails LLC $126,259, residential - production 687 Narissa Ave., Henderson Hacienda Trails LLC $126,259, residential - production 685 Narissa Ave., Henderson Hacienda Trails LLC $125,540, residential - new 1316 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $125,540, residential - new 1321 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $115,901, residential - new 1312 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $115,901, residential - new 1320 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $115,901, residential - new 1317 Gilbert Creek Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $110,000, commercial 814 S. Third St., Las Vegas AR Mays Construction Inc. $101,806, residential - production 1545 Olivia Parkway, Henderson Century Communities Nevada LLC $100,010, pool and/or spa 2804 Ashworth Circle, Las Vegas Zakalik Judah Living Trust $100,000, fence 1209 Trade Drive, North Las Vegas Burke Construction Group Inc. $100,000, residential - remodel 1 Anthem Pointe Court, Henderson Findlay Nevada Trust To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.

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The List

Category: General Contractors (Ranked by July 2014-June 2015 Billings)

Company

Billings

Employees

Year established

Top executive

The Penta Building Group 181 E. Warm Springs Road Las Vegas, NV 89119

$234,993,964

128

2000

John Cannito, chief operating officer

Martin-Harris Construction LLC 3030 S. Highland Drive Las Vegas, NV 89109

$175,250,914

202

1976

Frank Martin, president

R&O Construction 6787 Spencer St. Las Vegas, NV 89119

$75,000,000

1997

Erik Skogstad, vice president and general manager

McCarthy Building Cos. 2340 Corporate Circle, Suite 125 Henderson, NV 89074

$44,000,000

1973

Jeff Wood, vice president of operations

Kalb Industries of Nevada 5670 Wynn Road Las Vegas, NV 89118

$27,009,460

1972

Justin Kalb, president

Boyd Martin Construction LLC 5965 McLeod Drive Las Vegas, NV 89120

$25,688,310

2003

Boyd Martin, managing member

DC Building Group (formerly Danoski Clutts Building Group) 101 E. Warm Springs Road Las Vegas, NV 89119

$18,500,000

2001

Shawn Danoski, CEO

Kittrell Jensen Contractors 1919 S. Jones Blvd., Suite E Las Vegas, NV 89146

$14,169,256

2008

Ron Jensen, managing partner

Merlin Contracting 6408 Arville St. Las Vegas, NV 89118

$13,700,000

1989

Steve Jones, CEO

LM Construction Co. LLC 5075 Cameron St., Suite H Las Vegas, NV 89118

$7,200,000

1996

Larry Monkarsh, managing member

Burke Construction Group Inc. 385 Pilot Road, Suite D Las Vegas, NV 89119

$6,796,043

1984

Kevin E. Burke, president and CEO

Dakem & Associates LLC 6170 W. Viking Road Las Vegas, NV 89103

$6,700,000

1997

Daniel S. Amster, manager

Roche Constructors Inc. 7680 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 130 Las Vegas, NV 89117

$236,121

1986

Sandy Olson, vice president

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Must be at least 21 with valid photo ID and A-Play Card. Membership into the A-Play Club is free. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Complimentary buffet value up to $12.99, additional fees apply on specialty, brunch and holiday buffets. Tax and Gratuity not included. One coupon per person, per table, per week. Dine in only. No cash value. Void if copied. Management reserves all rights. Expires 12/5/15. Settle to: 535.

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*Subject to availability. Must present coupon when booking Gospel Brunch ticket; to get a drink ticket for free Bloody Mary or Mimosa. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Offer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Not valid on holidays. Management reserves all rights. Expires 12/30/15.

*Good for one domestic beer, well drink or house wine, valid at the bar only. Must present this coupon when ordering drink. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offers. Offifer is non-transferable and has no cash value. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Management reserves all rights. Expires 12/30/15.

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(702) 632-7600

Cannot be combined with any other coupon. One Bottle per coupon. Management reserves all rights. Coupon must be present. Expires 11/14/15.

HOUSE OF BLUES INSIDE MANDALAY BAY RESORT 3950 S LAS VEGAS BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89119

6030 W. WINDMILL LN., LAS VEGAS, NV 89139

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One Free Order of Fried Pickles

*Must be at least 21 with valid photo ID. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Management reserves all rights. Not valid on holidays or during special events. Expires 1/31/2016.

*Dine in only. Must present coupon to redeem offer. Not valid with any other offer. Excludes holidays and special events. Management reserves all rights. Not including tax or gratuity. One voucher per guest per visit.

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with purchase of regular priced entrée.

99¢ Bagel and Cream Cheese

Use PLU#2749 if barcode fails to scan.

*(Plus appl. tax). Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon and barcode must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2015 DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved. Expires: 11/21/2015

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99¢ Small 10 oz. Hot Coffee OR 16 oz. Iced Coffee

Use PLU#2626 if barcode fails to scan.

*Must be 18 years of age or older. NO LIMIT on any brand of carton purchased. Excludes ffifi iltered cigars. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Limit one discount given per customer per day. Must present this coupon for redemption. Cannot be redeemed for cash. No photocopies accepted. EXPIRES 12/31/2015. TS

Las Vegas Smoke Shop 1225 N. MAIN STREET, LV, NV 89101

Snow Mountain Smoke Shop 11525 NU-WAV KAIV BLVD, LV, NV 89124

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1/2 OFF Range Fee for Las Vegas Residents Sundays Only Enjoy our climate-controlled 14-lane shooting range, eye and ear protection, and you can even bring your own ammo! Don’t worry about those time limits other ranges have, $5 gets you a lane for as long as you want to pull the trigger! Come see why hundreds of thousands of locals have found our range to be the best in Las Vegas.

20% OFF Entire Guest Check *One coupon, per table, per visit. Not valid with any other coupons or promotional offers. Coupon has no cash value. No change returned. Taxes and gratuity not included. Valid at participating Denny’s restaurants. Selection and prices may vary. Only original coupon accepted. Photocopied and Internet printed or purchased coupons are not valid. No substitutions. © 2014 DFO, LLC. Printed in the U.S.A. Offer valid on your next visit 11.15.15-11.28.15.

*Simply mention this ad to redeem this offer.

3084 HIGHLAND DRIVE. LAS VEGAS, NV 89109

(702) 567-1158 www.DiscountFirearmsLV.com

$5 FREE Slot Play for New Members

Must become a Player Rewards Card member to redeem. Existing Player Rewards Card Members do not qualify. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other free slot play offer. Management reserves all rights. Limit of one (1) New Member free slot play offer per person and Player Rewards card. Group #5446. Valid 11/8/15 — 11/14/15.

$5 Off Souvenir Photo Print & Frame

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102 Leafy climber 103 “Certainly!” 108 Trojan War hero’s perfect dive? [Knotts] 111 Throw some condiment shakers? [Blanc] 114 A Baldwin brother 115 Lot measure 116 Toothy tools 117 “Truly” singer Richie 120 Status — 121 Verdi solo 122 Said “Not guilty” way in advance? [Landers] 129 Also- — (race losers) 130 Civil rights leader — Scott King 131 Poet and feminist Rich 132 Gin flavoring 133 Consents 134 Susan Lucci was one

46 Sweat spot 49 Hockey great Bobby 51 City in south Germany 52 “Aren’t — pair?” 53 British bar 54 Boise’s state 55 Fen bird 56 Appears 58 Geog., e.g. 59 “Thief” star James 62 Dilbert drawer Scott 63 Roadside lodging 64 — Lodge (63-Down) 65 Sometime eventually 66 Capitol fig. 67 Auntie’s mom 73 Listerine bottle abbr. 74 Pal of Jughead 77 Litter critter 79 Rock music subgenre 80 — -Out (Bic brand) 81 Be prone 82 Lace into DOWN 83 Same: Prefix 1 Sully 85 Fixes, as a program 2 Pal, to René 3 “Idylls of the King” poet 86 Bouquets 90 “Qué —?” Marx associate 4 91 Caddy option 5 Whole bunch 92 Tolkien beast Cagers’ gp. 6 94 Number of visitors to a 7 APB part website 8 The, to René 95 All done 9 H20, to a tot 96 “Auld Lang —” 10 Colossal 100 Cavs, on a scoreboard 11 “— a jealous mistress” 101 “NY Ink” channel 12 Wash off 103 “Titanic” haul 13 Bygone delivery guys 104 Like leis 14 Goddess of dawn 105 “The Deer Hunter” 15 Some map lines: Abbr. director Michael 16 Pin on, e.g. 106 At first, e.g. 17 Irritable 107 Fictional sleuth Queen 18 Mellifluous 109 “Hold it!” 19 Singer Dion 110 Fries a little 24 Screen Idle 28 Pooch biting playfully, say 112 Ebbing things 113 Pushover 29 Brazilian juice berry 118 Jot down 30 Joe holders 119 Time chunks 31 Bengals’ org. 120 Wit’s remark 32 Frequently, to poets 122 Dell options 33 Views from lookouts 123 Mauna — Observatory 35 “Juno” co-star Michael 124 Contains 36 Stockpile 125 Tokyo of old 38 Procure 126 Monk’s title 39 Psychic skill 127 Viroid material 40 Dem.’s rival 128 Ballad finale? 45 Label on sale goods

without repeating. Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging)

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