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North Americans spend more than $60 million annually on at-home ear-cleaning products, and about 12 million visit doctors each year for professional ear wax removal, even though ear canals are self-cleaning.
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How many people are locked away in Nevada prisons, and why are they there? We break down by offense and race the populations at seven Nevada prisons, plus provide an overview of the institutions’ history. In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on the subject.
cut through the clutter
Unless you are a professional chef, you probably have more knives in your knife block than you really need. We’ll show you how to pare it down to the three you actually use.
classic vegas architecture
Transplants from other cities and visitors who venture outside the resort corridor often lament that Las Vegas is a suburban sea of beige stucco houses that lacks the character of older American cities. But if you know where to look, you can find some architectural gems in the valley, including some that have stood for decades.
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For such schools as Eldorado High, a playoff run in basketball could hurt students who play other sports. That’s because the Nevada Rubric, which Eldorado’s principal helped create, classifies schools in divisions based on the success of their entire athletic programs rather than sport by sport.
Kevin Burke, CEO of Burke Construction Group, talks about the building industry’s rocky recent past, its stabilizing present, and how technology will drive its future in Las Vegas and beyond. Although he says “we may never see our market ‘boom’ again,” that actually may be good for the community.
more news cranes have returned to the valley 20 The Several developers have started speculative construction or are planning to, figuring demand for space is strong enough that properties won’t sit empty for long.
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Good Works: Catholic Charities of Nevada The CEO’s message: “Use the gifts and talents you are blessed with to make the world a better place.”
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Survey describes Las Vegas’ average tourist If you’re on the Strip, there’s a good chance you’re going to run into a married 47-year-old from California who booked a hotel room online and earns more than $40,000 a year.
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The Metro Police honor guard folds an American flag in memory of K-9 Nicky during funeral services April 6 at Craig Road Pet Cemetery. Nicky was killed by friendly fire March 31 during a police gunbattle with a homicide suspect. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
April 6
next up for strip Steve Wynn revealed he wants to build a develompent, tentatively called Wynn Paradise Park, on the golf course behind Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.
April 7
sands fined Las Vegas Sands Corp. agreed to pay a $9 million civil penalty to settle charges it broke the law by neglecting to document millions of dollars it paid to an overseas consultant.
April 7
closures ahead Project Neon, the nearly $1 billion construction project that will reshape traffic flow around the Spaghetti Bowl, officially kicked off.
April 8
welcome to unlv The Board of Regents approved 9-4 a five-year contract for Chris Beard to become UNLV’s next men’s basketball coach. The guaranteed contract will pay $5.75 million.
April 9
votes cast Republicans gathered at the Rio for the Clark County GOP Convention to select 2,005 delegates for the state convention May 14 in Reno.
$3M Amount gifted by the United Health Foundation to the UNLV School of Medicine to create a hands-on medical training program and set up three studentstaffed community health clinics in underserved areas.
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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 and others fared in the state and on issues important to residents. Here’s who had a good week and a bad week.
Ted Cruz
Bernie Sanders
Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump
His win in Wisconsin was big. But before Cruz’s scheduled speech to the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, Democrats claimed he wasn’t here to support Jewish causes but rather to make a grab for Sheldon Adelson’s money.
Sanders triumphed in Wisconsin, but calling Hillary Clinton unqualified? Summing up what had to be on many Americans’ minds, Charlie Rose told Sanders: “She has a first-rate résumé in terms of a life in public service. She’s one of the most qualified people to run.”
Clinton’s loss in Wisconsin, her seventh in the last eight contests, sets up what feels like a crucible in New York, which she represented in the Senate.
Waxed in Wisconsin, Trump also took a beating in an Associated PressGfK poll showing that 7 of 10 people have an unfavorable view of him. That’s unprecedented for a front-runner.
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America’s perception abroad Secretary of State John Kerry said he’d been asked regularly about the election while traveling abroad. “Every meeting I have, everywhere, people are asking what is happening with the United States, ‘What are you doing to yourselves?’” he said.
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liberace cars get new home
Liberace Garage, a museum showcasing automobiles from the performer’s stage acts, opened April 8 inside the Hollywood Cars Museum. Among the vehicles in the 5,000-square-foot space: the 1961 Rolls Royce Phantom V limousine used for in Liberace’s Las Vegas Hilton performances, the Crystal Roadster he rode onto Radio City Music Hall’s stage and the London Taxi he used to pick up friends at Palms Springs Airport.
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Two people were shot during a seven-hour span April 6 and 7, bringing the number of homicides Metro Police has investigated this year to 45. That’s an 80 percent increase from the same period in 2015.
NV Energy customers, including UNLV, that were left without power April 4 after debris got caught in a power line. At least 40 UNLV buildings lost electricity.
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test time, again Students in Clark County are taking the Smarter Balanced standardized test, notorious last year for widespread technical problems. Assessments are running smoothly this year, and officials say most of the problems have been ironed out.
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Vice President Joe Biden speaks at UNLV’s Cox Pavilion. The April 7 event was part of a national “It’s On Us” week of action, during which students around the country hosted events aimed at preventing sexual assault and supporting survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)
Lithium projects announced in 2015 in Nevada. A wave of prospectors has hit the state, hoping to capitalize on projections that lithium-reliant technology will become increasingly popular.
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Casa Grande, a dormitorystyle facility built to house non sex-crime inmates who are within 18 months of parole eligibility, opened in December 2005 to allow the offenders an opportunity to seek work and secure housing before reintegrating into society. Since its inception, Casa Grande has expanded its programs to include parolees, probation violators and ex-offenders.
Jean Conservation Camp was built in 1988. Its female inmates work fighting fires, doing conservation projects, cleaning highways and helping the community. The state Division of Forestry and Department of Corrections jointly run nine minimum-security conservation camps where inmates serve sentences while serving on emergency-response crews for wildland fire suppression, flood control, search and rescue, and ice and snow removal. The Jean site is the only conservation camp that houses female inmates.
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High Desert State Prison is the largest institution in the Department of Corrections and is the first component of what will become a large Southern Nevada prison complex. High Desert was designed to incorporate much of the best technology in corrections to provide for officer safety and the management of inmates. The complex, which opened Sept. 1, 2000, totals 1.6 million square feet.
Southern Desert Correctional Center opened in February 1982 as the fourth major institution in the Department of Corrections. It includes seven, 102-cell housing units, one of which housed federal prisoners until the state took it over in 1987. A new 200cell housing unit opened in 1989, and two 240-bed dormitorystyle housing units were added in 2008, bringing the population capacity from 714 in 1982 to its present capacity of 2,149.
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Ely State Prisoned opened in July 1989 and is the designated maximum-security prison for Nevada. The original design housed 1,054 inmates, but the capacity was increased to house 1,183 people. The prison employs 406 people and is a major employer in the region. The state’s death row for men is at Ely State Prison. The facility also has been the site of several prisoner riots.
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Like any city, Las Vegas is defined by its landscape and history, growth and industry, pleasure pursuits and architecture that weave together the narrative. ¶ But visible signs of the city’s heritage can be lost amid its progress, partly due to our well-documented practice of wiping out old buildings and replacing them with new ones. ¶ When Las Vegas turned 100 in 2005, decades of rapid development, growth and spontaneous redesign had plowed over chapters of the city’s story, erasing context with every building that went down and sprawling subdivision that popped up across the natural landscape. ¶ But in pockets well-known to preservationists, historians and some natives, the civic buildings, businesses, religious institutions and other structures past and present are visible and even championed. With so many sightseeing opportunities out there in mid-century modern neighborhoods, Downtown corridors and spectacular off-Strip designs, we spun the wheel and landed on gems, from old Las Vegas through today.
827 Temple View Drive | Completed: 1989 he Las Vegas Nevada Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sits at the far eastern edge of the city and at the base of Frenchman Mountain. Like a hilltop castle, the pristine and stunning building is sealed off to the public and offers no glimpse of its interiors from the lush grounds surrounding it. Its six white spires pierce the sky from the sloped copper rooftop. Its dramatic angles accentuate the contemporary and somewhat minimalist hexagonal structure placed in the lush 10.3-acre campus. Sidewalks lead visitors around the impeccable white walls of cast stone surrounding
the more than 80,000-square-foot building. It was dedicated by former LDS church president Gordon B. Hinckley after a 23-day open house. The grounds, complete with a small pond in the courtyard, are open to the public during daytime. Designs, including renderings of the desert lily, are incorporated into the exterior and the tall arched doors. Narrow and stylized cut-glass windows allow light to stream inside. A statue of the Angel Moroni, believed by followers of the faith to have visited Mormonism founder Joseph Smith, faces east. Members raised $11 million for its construction.
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336 Cathedral Way | Completed: 1963 ass has just ended and tourists flow out of Guardian Angel Cathedral. Dressed in shorts and T-shirts and headed back to the Strip, they turn to photograph the façade of the dramatic A-frame church along Desert Inn Road just off Las Vegas Boulevard, focusing on the enormous Isabel Piczek mosaic covering its front. Dwarfed by the nearby Wynn hotel, but as stunning as it was in its early years, the church has outlasted many of the swank casinos that stood next to it over the decades. That list includes the Desert Inn, whose owner, mob associate Moe Dalitz, donated the land for a Strip cathedral back in 1961 when graveyard workers were celebrating late-night Mass at the Stardust showroom. Los Angeles architect Paul Revere Williams Back in the day, collection plates were filled with casino chips.
was hired to design the one-story church, which seats over 1,000 people. An architect to the stars, and the first African-American member of the American Institute of Architects, Williams had already designed the famous Googie-style La Concha hotel lobby that now serves as the entrance for the Neon Museum on Las Vegas Boulevard, as well as Berkley Square neighborhood in west Las Vegas. “The cathedral is an excellent example of his Modern design,” says architectural critic and historian Alan Hess, whose book “Viva Las Vegas: After-Hours Architecture” chronicles the evolving Las Vegas Strip. “Its simple, powerful form is appropriate for a church, pointing upward to heaven and including modern art in both the ceramic tile mural on its front, and the stained glass windows inside.”
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| Completed: 2010
hen a town hall meeting for Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders was broadcast from inside the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in February, it gave viewers a glimpse of the cascading walls and illuminated windows of the Frank Gehry-designed building. The sloping, bending, metallic mammoth swoops and juts, ultimately relaxing into itself and into its environment, its windows flowing with it. Owned by Keep Memory Alive — an organization co-founded by Larry Ruvo
in memory of his father, Lou, who died of Alzheimer’s disease — the center for research and treatment of brain diseases looks like no other structure in town. The exterior’s 18,000 stainless steel shingles bend, point, curve and slope with 199 windows, each unique in shape and size, allowing for natural light. Its controversial aesthetic (a confusing structure for a facility that treats patients with Alzheimer’s disease, some argue) is a result of Gehry’s trademark style, and reflects the architect’s and Ruvo’s aim for a striking facility that would be distinctive and memorable enough to draw attention to
the cause it serves. The silver exterior of the 9,200-squarefoot event center is an iconic, if not trademark, Gehry design. Its interior cascading white walls meet with red carpeting in a room showered in natural light in the daytime and glowing with LED programing in the evening, casting off red, magenta and lavender hues. The curving hallways of the clinic and other architectural elements were designed to create a sense of harmony with nature, replacing the traditional institutional feel. Critics have attacked it. Others have revered its spiritual quality.
The clinic required 65,000 hours of engineering to complete.
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307 S. Main St. | Completed about 1910 The Victory Hotel sits two blocks from Fremont Street and is considered historic.
eminiscent of ghost towns and old Western movie facades, the Victory Hotel is one of the oldest remaining buildings in Las Vegas and pops right out of the history books. A Mission Revival-style structure, it was designed to accommodate travelers arriving from the train depot on Main and Fremont streets and, according to Courtney Mooney, historic preservation officer for the City of Las Vegas, was known for its rowdy clientele. Possibly, it was a brothel at one time. The two-story concrete, stucco and wood structure was designed to al-
low for a cross breeze in a time before air-conditioning and features a balcony that provides ample shade to the sidewalk below. After more than 100 years, it’s largely forgotten, crumbling near the old rail yard that’s now Symphony Park. Its chance to be nominated for the National Register of Historic Places was shot down due to lack of interest by its owners. Sitting unused since 2008, it’s become a building to merely pass by when en route somewhere else. A banner hanging out front announces container storefronts “Coming Soon,” but the city says nothing is scheduled.
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315 S. Seventh St. | Completed: 1932 This is one of the remaining two campus buildings. There originally were three.
nchoring Las Vegas’ oldest residential neighborhood is the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts, an ornamental art deco behemoth in the heart of the city, orange-ish and brown, and trimmed with bands of flora and fauna reliefs. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Las Vegas High School Academic Building and Gymnasium, the two-story, concrete buildings were designed by Reno firm George A. Ferris and Son, and built in 1930 and 1931 during a population boom stemming from the construction of the Hoover Dam. The elder Ferris had designed the Nevada Gover-
nor’s Mansion in Carson City. The high school sits within the Las Vegas High School Historic District, an area consisting of homes built between the late 1920s and early 1940s — a mix of Tudor revivals, and Spanish-style and Mission-style residential structures. Now a magnet school for the visual and performing arts, the school is celebrated for its august splendor and three-bay entrance pavilion, along with Aztec-inspired design motifs. Former superintendent Maude Frazier, known for developing the school district in what was then a small town, pushed for the high school. At the time, it was two blocks from the center of town.
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An abundance of the futuristic-looking Googie architecture still stands in older corridors around the valley, heralding midcentury styles. Much like former chain restaurant buildings (designed to brand the original businesses), they’ve taken on the personas of the current businesses inside while unavoidably staying true to their original form. ¶ Sloping rooflines, folded-plate rooflines, space age architecture and hipped-roofs — all with overhanging eaves and aesthetic drama — showcase styles that lived before the uniform stucco-style strip mall dominated the look of the landscape.
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Title max (used to be an A&W) 1971
tacos mexico (used to be a Denny’s) 1977
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The concrete pillars “lift” the building off the ground in Le Corbousier style.
4505 S. Maryl and Parkway | Completed: 1972 ome have called this the ugliest building in town, others the most prized. Blocky and lifted by pillars — as if on stilts — this gold-and-white concrete structure is the tallest at seven stories on UNLV’s campus. It’s revered by midcentury modern enthusiasts for, among other things, its interior concrete arches, curved columns, open floor plan and clerestory windows. Designed by modernist architectural firm Walter Zick & Harris Sharp, its exterior concrete pillars flow into the building’s atrium, carrying the theme throughout the open space lined with balconies. The exterior walls extend far beyond the concrete pillars at its base, adding to its visual heft, and its gridlike pattern is bookended on each side with white convex concrete corners. The building has been featured on architectural bus tours, panels and websites, but criticized for its overbearing presence,
crowded offices and classrooms and well as narrow hallways and out-of-date elevators. In addition to classrooms, it’s home to administrative offices, including those of the president and provost, lecture halls and auditoriums. Zick & Harris is celebrated for its imprint on Las Vegas in one of the city’s most notable architectural eras, and is responsible for banks, schools and civic buildings around Las Vegas. The firm also designed the Mint Hotel, the Union Plaza and the beloved Bank of America at Charleston and Decatur boulevards. Calling the Flora Dungan Humanities Building a “beautiful mix of late midcentury modern style whipped up with late International and Brutalist influences,” Mary-Margaret Stratton, preservation advocate for midcentury modern architecture and former executive director for Atomic Age Alliance, says it’s “the jewel in the crown work” of Zick & Harris.
DEADLINE FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE CLAIMS IN HAWAII EXPIRES ON APRIL 24, 2016
Hawaii law allows victims of child sexual abuse committed in Hawaii to bring claims for justice and compensation. However, the time period to make claims based on abuse which occurred in Hawaii many years ago (for example, in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s), will expire on April 24, 2016. The claims can be made confidentially, but they must be filed in Hawaii before the April 24, 2016 deadline. If you or someone you know was a victim of child sex abuse in Hawaii, the victim should know that you are not alone, it was not your fault, and you can seek justice and compensation. This is a partial list of accused abusers:
Fr. James Jackson
(Maryknoll, Oahu; Sacred Hearts, Honolulu)
Fr. Joseph Henry
(St.Anthony, Kailua; Koolau Boy’s Home, Oahu)
Fr. George DeCosta
(St.Theresa, Oahu; Maui, Big Island)
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Developer Jeff LaPour, president of LaPour Partners, is developing a 165,234-squarefoot industrial project on West Post Road near South Jones Boulevard. (RICHARD BRIAN/SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY)
The cranes have returned to the valley BY ELI SEGALL STAFF WRITER
Jeff LaPour developed dozens of industrial buildings over the years, but his pipeline evaporated last decade when the economy crashed. Now, with construction picking up and investors betting big on new industrial parks, LaPour is back in the game. Head of LaPour Partners, he has teamed with Dallas developer JacksonShaw to build Parc Post, a four-building, 165,234-square-foot industrial project in southwest Las Vegas. Construction is underway on the 9.3-acre site and, according to LaPour, is expected to finish in June. The project underscores the state of Las Vegas’ once-decimated construction industry. Many new projects involve warehouse, distribution and other industrial space, often built as speculative developments. And much of the valley’s construction is in the southwest, where investors are building apartments, housing tracts, retail centers, an Ikea furniture superstore and industrial properties. Overall, more than 1.5 million square feet of industrial space was under construction in the valley by late 2015 and
7.8 million square feet was planned, according to Colliers International. As business picks up, LaPour is one of several developers taking the same, risky approach: They’re starting construction, or planning to, on “spec,” figuring demand for space is strong enough that properties won’t sit empty for long, or at all. If investors outstrip demand with a glut of new space, however, that could push down rental rates and leave projects empty and vulnerable to foreclosure. But LaPour said he isn’t worried about building Parc Post amid the wave of projects. He said his $15 million development, on Post Road between Jones and Rainbow boulevards, has 25,000-squarefoot, 35,000-square-foot and two 52,000-square-foot buildings, and users can take 12,000-square-foot chunks. Most new industrial projects in town involve much larger buildings. Developer VanTrust Real Estate of Kansas City, Mo., for instance, recently broke ground on a 120-acre industrial project in North Las Vegas. The Northgate Distribution Center is one of the largest speculative developments in Nevada history, according to the developer,
2014, FOURTH QUARTER
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Industrial market vacancy rate:
Average asking rent:
Average asking rent:
8.3%
56 CENTS PER SQUARE FOOT
5.5%
64 CENTS PER SQUARE FOOT
SOURCE: COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL
with a 558,000-square-foot distribution center and a 247,750-square-foot warehouse planned for the first phase alone. Big-box projects compete for large tenants, and LaPour figures that going smaller gives him and Jackson-Shaw an advantage. “The majority of what you see being produced and built is much, much larger space,” he said. LaPour worked for Jackson-Shaw for about six years before starting his own company in 2000. He said he developed 15 to 20 industrial buildings and was a partner in the business. He has developed 38 industrial buildings in Nevada, Arizona and California since he left. Parc Post is LaPour’s first industrial de-
velopment in Las Vegas since 2007. When the recession hit, property values plunged, vacancy rates soared and construction all but stopped in the valley. LaPour bought, sold and renovated properties, but for several years, “we weren’t doing any development,” he said. Investors built 31 million square feet of industrial space locally from 2002 to 2008, with 6.8 million square feet in 2007 alone, and the market’s vacancy rate was just 3 percent in 2006, according to Colliers. Then the bubble burst. The valley’s industrial vacancy rate soared to almost 15 percent by 2010, and no projects opened in 2012. Altogether, Jackson-Shaw has developed about 46 million square feet of real estate, including a dozen or so projects in Las Vegas, President and Chief Operating Officer Michele Wheeler said. Wheeler is bullish on Las Vegas but said she wouldn’t have built Parc Post three or four years ago. Users weren’t taking as much space as they are today, and it would have been tougher to land financing. “It would have been more challenging to put together,” she said.
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deacon thomas a. roberts FROM catholic charities of southern nevada Title: President and CEO Agency address: 1501 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Agency phone number: 702-385-2662 Agency website: catholiccharities.com Hours of operation: Administration office: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday Program services: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday Shelter and dining room: Every day of the year To volunteer: To make a monetary donation or share time by volunteering, call 702-366-2081 or visit the website. Exactly 90 cents of every dollar goes toward program services. what is Good Works? In Good Works, an occasional series, we highlight nonprofit groups that are making a difference in our community. If you’d like to nominate an organization, email news@thesunday. com with details.
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Catholic Charities CEO: ‘We can all make a difference’ What does your organization do? Cath-
olic Charities of Southern Nevada offers 20 diverse programs designed to give hope and transform the lives of our most vulnerable and at-risk community members. Who are your clients? They could be the person next door or someone living on the streets; we help anyone in a vulnerable state in our community, regardless of race, religion or creed. When was your organization established? The Catholic Welfare Bureau,
known today as Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, was established in 1941 to address growing concern for people in need of social services in the southern portion of the state. What services do you offer that the community likely knows about? Our
emergency shelter for homeless men is open every day of the year for those who have nowhere else to go, as is our day shelter for men, although our funding covers only the summer months. Some in the community also know us for our dining facility. We have been serving a free meal daily at the St. Vincent Lied Dining Facility since 1965. All are welcome with no questions asked. What services do you offer that the community might not know about?
Catholic Charities operates Meals on Wheels, the only home-delivered free meal program for seniors in Las Vegas and North Las Vegas. We recently increased our capacity from 1,400 to 2,000 homebound isolated seniors each day. We deliver a week’s worth of nutritionally balanced meals, fresh fruit and milk; provide case management and medical nutrition therapy; and bring pet food for our clients’ companions. The delivery driver makes a wellness check-up during each visit. Our grant funding covers 60 percent of the cost, leaving Catholic Charities to cover the shortfall. Some may not know that Catholic Charities is the state agency for refugee resettlement in Nevada. We have helped more than 2,200 refugees fleeing persecution
English as a second language teacher Robbie Fink instructs a beginning class at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. Many of the students are refugees. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
resettle here. Through the first five years that they live in America, we offer services to help them start their lives over. We pick them up from the airport; help them with housing, furniture and household items for their new apartment; and help them assimilate to American culture with English instruction and employment services. Our goal is to help them become self-sufficient in the shortest time possible.
Whom do you admire and why? I would say Pope Francis for his simplicity, sincerity and inclusiveness. He is a living example of making a difference with mercy, dignity and compassion.
How did you become involved with Catholic Charities? After 25-plus years in
How do you motivate people to get involved? We can all make a difference help-
the gaming/hospitality/real estate sector, I came to Catholic Charities unexpectedly after the death of CEO Monsignor Pat Leary in late 2012. I started here as a volunteer transition administrator, asked by the Roman Catholic bishop of Las Vegas to assist with the void of leadership due to Leary’s unexpected passing. I was asked by the bishop and board of trustees to stay as full-time CEO. I was ordained a Permanent Deacon in the Catholic Church in 2011. The gift of service at Catholic Charities allows me to help fulfill my ministry of service to God’s less fortunate. As Pope Francis says the church is in the “battlefield” of providing hope and help to the vulnerable, we live that mission every day at Catholic Charities.
ing others to see that we are all responsible for our brothers and sisters in need. It’s not really charity; it’s simply sharing the gifts and blessings that we’ve been given with others.
What can people do to help your organization? We always need household
goods, clothes and toiletry items, as we house more than 500 men nightly in our evening shelter and help families transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Even something as simple as a pair of socks can be a major help. Items also can be dropped off seven days a week at our campus. There is no donation too small.
What can Southern Nevadans do to improve our community in general? Use
the gifts and talents you are blessed with to make the world a better place.
Where do you see your organization in five years? I see our agency grow-
ing to meet the continuing needs of our clients. I anticipate that our programs and services will continue to grow by about 15 to 20 percent every year, or by another 20,000 clients annually. We will continue to be the safety net to welcome all those who need help and hope, to move them to a better place: to independence and self-sufficiency. We will continue to be the advocates to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves — the voiceless, the indigent, those who live in the shadows of our community. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be?
One challenge as we move forward is to address the underlying causes of chronic homelessness, hunger and unemployment. Addressing the systemic issues of mental health and addictions will help break the cycle of need for our interim services of food, shelter and support.
ISRAEL’S SECURITY CHIEFS AGREE: Separation into two states is in Israel’s vital security interest.
CHIEFS OF STAFF FROM THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES:
SHAUL MOFAZ
DAN HALUTZ
AMNON LIPKIN-SHAHAK
“Time is not in favor of the state of Israel…The generation of the leaders today should decide. This year, next year — we have to decide.”
“The question is whether there is a leadership who is willing to go the extra step to maintain a Jewish state, because the alternative is a bi-national state.”
“I am afraid that it might come to a point in which it will be impossible to go back to a two-state solution, and then it’s going to be a chaotic situation.”
Arutz Sheva, 8 Apr 2011
J Street, 21 Dec 2012
Washington Post, 19 Jun 2012
EHUD BARAK “A two-state solution is the only viable long-term solution. It is a compelling imperative for us, in order to secure our identity and our future as a Jewish and democratic state; it’s not a favor for the Palestinians.” Haaretz, 4 Mar 2013
GABI ASHKENAZI Israel will one day be “forced to separate from the Palestinians, in one way or another…time is not on our side.” Jerusalem Post, 12 Sep 2012
SHIN BET (ISRAEL’S DOMESTIC SECURITY AGENCY) DIRECTORS:
AVI DICHTER
YUVAL DISKIN
AMI AYALON
AVRAHAM SHALOM
JACOB PERRY
“Any intelligent person realizes that a one-state solution with the six million Jews and seven million non-Jews — mostly Muslims — is irresponsible”
“[T]he unsolved IsraeliPalestinian conflict represent[s] an existential threat… we need to reach an agreement now, before we reach the ‘point of no return’”
“If we do not turn away from adhering to the entire land of Israel [including the West Bank and Gaza] and begin to understand the other side, we will not get anywhere...”
Arutz Sheva, 29 Dec 2014
Geneva Initiative 10 Year Conference, 4 Dec 2013
“[T]he only way to sustain Zionism — by which I mean the perpetuation of a Jewish, democratic Israel in the spirit of the Declaration of Independence — is by making the two-state solution a reality.”
“We’re dealing with fateful issues in Israel, the peace process is deadlocked and we’re heading rapidly towards a bi-national state. This is the end of Zionism, we need new leadership.”
Jerusalem Post 8 Apr 2014
The Guardian, 29 Nov 2003
Ynet News, 9 Jun 2012
BENNY GANTZ “This issue is important to us, it is important for ourselves, it is important for our connections with the international community.” Times of Israel, 6 Feb 2015
HEADS OF THE MOSSAD (ISRAEL’S INTELLIGENCE AGENCY):
MEIR DAGAN
TAMIR PARDO
DANNY YATOM
SHABTAI SHAVIT
EFRAIM HALEVY
Netanyahu and Bennett “are leading us to a binational state which is a disaster and dangerous to Zionism.”
“The biggest threat [to Israel] is the Palestinian issue.”
“Without a peace initiative… The fighting and violence will continue, the international pressure for the establishment of a bi-national state will grow, and our isolation process will deepen.”
“[S]ome values are more sacred than land. Peace, which is the life and soul of true democracy, is more important than land.”
“‘[N]o solution’ means that there’s going to be one state…”
Arutz Sheva, 3 Jun 2015
Haaretz, 5 Jun 2015
Ynet News, 2 Nov 2015
Haaretz, 24 Nov 2014
Wilson Center, 24 Oct 2012
P O P U L AT I O N B R E A KD OW N 1 2015
52% JEWISH
2020 49% JEWISH 2030 44% JEWISH
The only way Israel can remain a Jewish, democratic state is if the Palestinians have a demilitarized Palestinian state.
It’s time for separation: Two States for Two People Hon. Robert Wexler, President www.centerpeace.org
1. S. DellaPergola, Professor Emeritus at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, World Jewish Population 2015 in American Jewish Year Book 2015 Photo credits: Shaul Mofaz/Moshe Shai/Flash90, Dan Halutz/Flash90, Amnon Lipkin-Shahk/Moshe Shai/Flash90, Gabi Ashkenazi/Abir Sultan/FLASH90, Yuval Diskin/Ziv Koren, Ami Ayalon/Flash90, Avraham Shalom/Yossi Zamir/Flash 90, Jacob Perry/Yesh Atid political party, Benny Gantz/Miriam Alster/Flash90, Meir Dagan/Miriam Alster/Flash90, Tamir Pardo/David Vaaknini/POOL/Flash 90, Danny Yatom/Olivier Fitoussi/FLASH90, Shabtai Shavit/Ben Kelmer/FLASH90, Efrayim Halevy/Eli Itkin
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Survey paints picture of average LV tourist
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ho are the 41 million people who visited Las Vegas last year? Whence do they originate, and what brought them here? The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has an idea. Each year, the LVCVA recruits GLS Research of San Francisco to ask visitors those questions and JOHN many more KATSILOMETES to develop the annual Las Vegas Visitor Profile. The 65-page document is available at lvcva.com. Tourists were targeted at casinos, hotels, motels and RV parks. Those questioned were at least 21 years old and were not residents of Clark County. Only tourists who planned to leave Las Vegas within 24 hours were surveyed. Here is what was learned:
THE AVERAGE VEGAS VISITOR GAMING
■ The average age of Las Vegas tourists was 47.7 in 2015, down from 49 in 2011 and up from 44.8 in 2012. In all, 65 percent of visitors here are older than 40. The average group included two people, and 8 percent said they had someone under age 21 in their party, down from 10 percent in 2011.
■ 79 percent of visitors were married. ■ 85 percent earned a household income of $40,00 or more.
53 PERCENT
were international visitors.
■ 56 percent had a college degree.
MAKING PLANS ■ 25 percent used social media websites to arrange for accommodations, down from 28 percent in 2014, and 29 percent used hotel websites, down from 41 percent in 2014. The remainder of online bookings were made mostly through travel platforms such as expedia.com, hotels.com and priceline.com.
73 PERCENT
WHY THEY CAME ■ 47 percent of visitors said the primary purpose of their trip was vacation or pleasure, down from 50 percent in 2011.
booked their room online.
48 PERCENT
used the Internet to book transportation.
■ 16 percent of the tourists were visiting the city for the first time, a steady figure since 2011. Of those, 73 percent were visiting for vacation or pleasure.
■ 15 percent of visitors used a travel agent. ■ 33 percent of visitors planned their trip 15 to 30 days in advance; 26 percent, 31 to 60 days in advance, and 14 percent more than 90 days in advance.
■ 72 percent of visitors said they were “extremely” or “very” likely to return for a future vacation.
■ 61 percent decided which show to see after arriving to the city. ■ 1 percent planned their trip on the day of their trip (the “swingers” demo, or as I call them, “my people”).
47.7YEARS OLD
16 PERCENT
were from the West, and 29 percent were from California, the most of any state.
STAYS FOR 4.4 DAYS AND 3.4 NIGHTS
SPENDS
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SHOPPING
$122.66
WHERE THEY STAYED
ENTERTAINMENT
■ Every visitor surveyed said he or she stayed overnight in Las Vegas.
■ The average visitor spent $292 on food and drink, up from $274.69 in 2011.
■ The average visitor spent $122.66 shopping, down from $129.34 in 2011.
61 PERCENT
attended a show, and 72 percent visited a lounge. Of those:
■ 92 percent stayed in a hotel. ■ The average stay was 3.4 nights and 4.4 days.
73 PERCENT of visitors gambled, down from 77 percent in 2011.
Of those, the average person spent 2.9 hours per day gambling.
41 PERCENT 26 PERCENT
28 PERCENT
used cabs to travel in the valley, down from 32 percent in 2014.
TRANSPORTATION The average gambling budget was $578.54, up from $447.63 in 2011. ■ 60 percent visited five to 10 casinos. ■ 88 percent of people who gambled did so on the Strip.
■ 57 percent of all visitors arrived by ground transportation (cars, RVs and buses); 43 percent arrived by air. ■ 48 percent used their own vehicle for transportation. ■ 10 percent used the Las Vegas Monorail, up from 6 percent in 2011.
attended Broadwaystyle shows
attended a performance by a big-name headliner
12 PERCENT 7 PERCENT
attended a comedy performance
attended a magic show
5 PERCENT
attended an impersonator or tribute show.
■ 44 percent visited a “no-cover” hotel bar or lounge, up about 10 percent from 2011 to 2013; 5 percent went to a hotel nightclub with a cover charge, down from a peak of 9 percent in 2012. ■ 32 percent visited downtown Las Vegas. Of those, 59 percent said the main reason was to visit the Fremont Street Experience. ■ 16 percent visited “nearby places” during their trip. Of those, 67 percent visited the Grand Canyon, and 51 percent visited Hoover Dam.
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what happens during pregnancy? Pregnancy is a time of extreme growth and change for an expectant mother. Over the course of the pregnancy, the woman’s body is in a state of constant transformation to support the developing fetus. Some of the changes can be expected, but others may come as a surprise. While every woman’s pregnancy is different, here is a guide for what mothers-to-be can anticipate as the months pass.
The fetus “The second trimester is a time of rapid growth and maturation of the fetus’s body systems. By the end of this trimester, the fetus will have a good chance of surviving outside of the womb,” Desai said.
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Most people refer to pregnancy as lasting nine months starting from the day of conception, but clinically, pregnancy is measured by gestational age, which starts on the first day of the mother’s last menstrual period. “It’s common practice to do it like this because the actual date of fertilization can be difficult to know,” said Dr. Jyoti Desai, an OB GYN at Sunrise Children’s Hospital. So a fullterm pregnancy, beginning with the first day of the mother’s last menstrual period, typically lasts about 10 months (40 weeks).
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Month 2 The mother will have missed her first period. “This is usually when a mother will have a positive urine pregnancy test, too,” Desai said. Fatigue and nausea likely will start.
The importance of folic acid Folic acid is extremely important during the first trimester of pregnancy because it contributes to the early development of a fetus’s brain and spinal cord. Most birth defects occur within the first two months of pregnancy, so if there’s even a possibility you could become pregnant, start taking folic acid daily.
The mother Almost immediately after conception, the mother’s hormone levels change to support the growing fetus and placenta. The mother’s heart rate and blood volume will increase, allowing the blood to carry more oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. “These changes lead to the most typical pregnancy symptoms, such as fatigue, morning sickness and nausea, headaches, constipation, breast tenderness and frequent urination,” Desai said.
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To help make pregnancy more comfortable and easier on the body, Desai recommends exercising, staying active, practicing prenatal yoga and using pregnancy belts or bands.
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Month 7 The fetus will be moving and kicking regularly. Overdue? With appropriate medical monitoring, most pregnant women can safely carry a fetus through week 42 of pregnancy, though depending on the circumstance, labor induction may be recommended before then. “The 40-week timeframe or a mother’s due date is simply an estimate of when, developmentally, the fetus is ready to be born. The process of labor is independent of this and can happen at any time,” Desai said. Message and data rates apply. For more info visit texterhelp.com
The mother Many of the unpleasant side effects experienced during the first trimester begin to soften or disappear. The mother likely will be less nauseated, sleep better and have more energy. “This is called the nesting period,” Desai said. New side effects that are most common during the second trimester include lower back pain, abdominal pain, leg cramps, constipation and heartburn.
The mother “As the uterus enlarges even more, it causes the majority of the symptoms experienced during the third trimester,” Desai said. The symptoms can include mild shortness of breath, acid reflux, hemorrhoids, urinary incontinence, varicose veins, swelling of the legs, ankles and feet, and difficulty sleeping.
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Most home kitchens are stocked with far too many items. And too many gadgets can slow the process, make cleaning up more difficult, confuse the cook, and possibly break the bank. ¶ Knives are no exception. Quality knives are a kitchen essential, but there is no need to purchase a large block with multiple blades for specialty functions. The everyday cook can work effectively with only three basic knives. And a mid-price brand such as Wustoff or Ja Henckel can last a long time if cared for and stored properly.
PRO TIP: The tang, or metal part, of a knife should run all the way through the knife’s handle, not just be riveted or otherwise attached to the top of the handle.
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SERRATED BREAD KNIFE
About $100 This knife is the most important. Large in size, it is used for chopping, mincing and slicing large fruits and vegetables. It curves up at the end and is designed to cut using a rocking motion. Hold different models in the store and practice making cutting motions to decide which works best for you.
2 PARING KNIFE About $40 A good paring knife will resemble a spear, have a comfortable handle and not be serrated. Paring knives are used for more detailed work such as removing spots from potatoes or seeds from a tomato. Paring knives also are useful for cutting items in your hand, such as when peeling apples or potatoes.
About $50 A large serrated knife is necessary to smoothly cut into soft foods such as bread or tomatoes, but it also is helpful for cutting items with waxy surfaces such as watermelons. Serrated knives are meant only for slicing; because they don’t receive the same daily wear and tear as other knives, it’s not necessary to spend as much on one. Quality is always important, though, because lower-end knives, if not well-designed, can feel awkward or even painful in the user’s hand. Look for an offset knife, where the blade drops down from the handle in an “L” shape. This makes it easier to cut completely through a loaf of bread.
PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT To keep knives sharp and in good working order, avoid placing them in the dishwasher or leaving them in the sink. Store them on a magnetic strip or in a knife block. If you buy knives from a department store or specialty store, the retailer may bring someone in periodically to sharpen customers’ knives for free. Having knives professionally sharpened is best, although a simple knife sharpener also works when used properly.
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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.
Mitus (A888874)
Elliot (A889858)
Dante
Fabio
Age: 2-year-old male Breed: Pointer mix Description: Mitus is playful; he loves rope and ball toys. He has an injury on his left leg, but that doesn’t stop him from being a good, happy dog. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Elliot is curious and would love to get to know you better. Give him lots of love and attention, and he will be your loyal companion. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Dante likes a cat tree to be positioned near a window so he can watch birds, neighbors and yard activities from the safety and comfort of the indoors. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: American Eskimo dog and Samoyed Description: Fabio is cheerful and charismatic. Years of neglect are behind him now, and since his rescue, he has been progressing wonderfully. Adoption fee: $60
Shiraz (A890078)
Carran (A890250)
Bronze
Billie Jean
Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Terrier mix Description: Adopt Shiraz and he will make every day a little better. He may need time to warm up, but once he does, he will bring you a lifetime of happiness. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 19-month-old male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Carran is shy, but once he comes out of his shell, he is playful. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 10-year-old neutered male Breed: Small Heinz 57 with Chihuahua Description: Bronze is a little bundle of happiness. Give him a compliment and a toy, and he acts like a puppy. He has made remarkable progress since his rescue. Adoption fee: $30
Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Billie Jean loves with all of her heart once she decides that someone is kind. She is fond of other cats and likes cozy napping spots. Adoption fee: $40
Samson (A890186)
Muneca (A889494)
Shawndra
Margie
Age: 3-year-old male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Samson is a curious kitty who needs time to explore and learn his environment. Once he’s comfortable, he’s very friendly and cuddly. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 6-year-old female Breed: Chihuahua and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel mix Description: Muneca is shy at first, but she loves getting attention. Take some time to get to know her, and she’ll be all kisses and cuddles. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Shawndra is amiable and charming. She likes sitting near you leisurely, chatting with you and listening to you. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Heinz 57 with shepherd and Chow Chow Description: Margie warms nicely to kind, soft-spoken people. She yearns to feel accepted and understood. Adoption fee: $50
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The Eldorado High basketball team defied odds to make the Sunrise regional championship game. Principal Dave Wilson, center, created a formula to classify high school sports teams based on results, so the Sundevils’ success inadvertently hurts the school’s other sports teams. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
formula doesn’t add up for By Ray Brewer Staff Writer
Eldorado High basketball players raced to half court to celebrate a second consecutive playoff win in the final seconds. They jumped up and down with supporters and took pictures, savoring the glory of their run to February’s Sunrise regional championship game. After winning only four games the previous year, they hadn’t been expected to make the playoffs. Most people predicted a similar finish to other teams at Eldorado: placing among the worst in the region. But the Sundevils kept winning, including seven of 13 victories by fewer than five points. For school administrators at Eldorado, a Title I school in northeast Las Vegas where three-quarters of the 1,900 students receive free or reduced-price lunch and the graduation rate is just 65 percent, the success was needed. The achievements could build student morale and show that with a little hard work and determination, anything is possible. “It builds school pride. And when I build school pride, I graduate kids,” said Dave Wilson, Eldorado’s principal.
But as crazy as it sounds, the Sundevils might have been better off having another four-win season. The playoff victories gave Eldorado — all of its sports, not just basketball — enough points on the Nevada rubric to remain in the large-school classification this summer when leagues are realigned. Had the team struggled, the school would have dropped to Division I-A to compete against such small-town schools as Boulder City or Pahrump Valley, or other Title I schools in Las Vegas, such as Western and Chaparral. Instead, Eldorado will play against schools with more resources and students, such as Bishop Gorman, Arbor View and Centennial. The Nevada rubric was created four years ago to give struggling schools a chance to develop their programs. But it couldn’t accommodate all underachieving schools. So while Gorman football has won consecutive mythical national championships, Valley hasn’t won a game in the past two seasons and scored just 70 points last fall. Yet the schools are in the same classification. Critics of the system don’t have to go far to complain at Eldorado. The Nevada
rubric was developed by an administrator with a keen interest in math: Wilson.
How the rubric works The Nevada rubric is used by the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association to classify schools, taking the finish in all 22 sports — boys and girls — to form a 21-school Division I and a 16-school Division I-A for a two-year cycle. The lowest point earners from Division I are demoted to Division I-A. The next realignment comes after this school year, when the leagues also will be renamed: Division I will become 4A; Division I-A will be 3A, NIAA Board of Control members decided this month. In sports with high participation,such as football, basketball and girls volleyball, 40 points can be earned for winning a state championship. For sports such as tennis or golf, the maximum is 10 points. Eldorado earned 10 points for its basketball playoff wins, giving it 17 points over two seasons. Rules dictate that a school with more than 16 points must stay in Division I. If Bonanza, which has 16 points, or Durango (15 points) reaches the playoffs in baseball or softball, they would earn
enough points to stay, as well. The threshold to leave Division I-A is 149 points. Faith Lutheran, with a statebest 204 points in 2014-15 and more than 100 points through the winter this school year, long has been tabbed for promotion. Clark, which has won three consecutive Division I-A basketball championships and the boys soccer title in the fall, has 185 points through two seasons and also will be promoted. Sierra Vista, with 119 points, and Spring Valley, with 116, also could be bumped up, depending on how many points spring teams earn. But what happens if Bonanza and/or Durango earns one point in spring? A flaw in the system would emerge, because there wouldn’t be enough teams to move down a level. The NIAA board, realizing that part of the rubric was flawed, decided to ditch quotas for each league beginning this fall. No longer will one classification need 21 teams and the other 16. Instead, point totals dictate which school plays in each level. “There are a lot of things going on that we just don’t have answers for, ” said Donnie Nelson, the NIAA’s assistant director.
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Some high school teams Wilson is proud of his work as chairman of the realignment committee. Chaparral, which struggled in the top league before the rubric sent it to Division I-A, won its first football playoff game in more than two decades and advanced to the state semifinals last fall. “We were taking our best mathematical guess,” Wilson said. “I probably should have made the cutoff 20 points because 15 is too low. You have schools getting points here and there for bowling or soccer, and they are crossing the threshold.”
Why not realign sport-by-sport? The Eldorado football team posted a 4-5 record in 2014 with wins against Chaparral, Sunrise Mountain, Durango and Valley — schools facing similar obstacles. But the Sundevils lost all of their league games to high-enrollment schools, such as Green Valley and Coronado. In some of the games, Eldorado was competitive until halftime. Then the team ran out of energy — most of its key performers played both offense and defense. Some years, Eldorado’s participation numbers didn’t warrant fielding a team
on all three levels — varsity, junior varsity and freshman. One injury, ineligibility or player quitting to get a job could be too much to overcome. Coaches and administrators have floated the idea of realigning sport-by-sport, moving teams like Eldorado and Valley down in football and promoting Division I-A powers Clark and Desert Pines in basketball. Clark and Desert Pines have represented the South in the state tournament each year of the rubric and rarely have been challenged. But a sport-by-sport system is impractical, Wilson and other administrators say. On basketball game nights, for instance, a bus takes the boys and girls teams — six in total — to and from the game site. With the lower league featuring teams in the outskirts of Overton or Boulder City, the expense of sending buses to multiple sites would be too much for the tight-budgeted Clark County School District to manage. “If you were to ask most of my friends, most want to be in a league where they can be competitive,” Wilson said. “It’s not going to happen for all of us.” The championship game It was a battle of the haves against
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It’s nice to have a banner to hang on the wall, but at the end, (high school sports) are about allowing children to learn through athletics. The neat thing about this group of kids is they were a good group of young men. They didn’t have attitudes. There were no grade problems. There wasn’t a superstar. They played together as a team.”
— David Wilson, Eldorado High School Principal
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the have-nots. Coronado, with an enrollment of about 3,200 students, many from families who live in upscale communities of Henderson, took the court for pregame drills in relatively new gear: matching shoes and warmup outfits. Eldorado’s uniforms had obvious wear, having been passed down from previous seasons. During pregame introductions, Coronado starters raced onto the floor through a tunnel created by more than 20 cheerleaders. Eldorado had three cheerleaders. Not only did Coronado end Eldorado’s unlikely playoff run, it did so with relative ease — a 70-32 victory by the mercy rule of a running clock. Supporters again greeted Eldorado players with hugs, but this time, they were hugs of condolence. If anything, the game highlighted one fact: Even in a season when everything went its way, Eldorado is better suited for Division I-A. But the formula, the one created by Eldorado’s principal, won’t allow it. “It’s nice to have a banner to hang on the wall, but at the end, (high school sports) are about allowing children to learn through athletics,” Wilson said.
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secrets of Augusta National golf club
The 2016 Masters Tournament is wrapping up another historic year on the record books. ¶ One of the most prestigious and exclusive sporting events in the world, the Masters is one of four major golf tournaments and is played every year at Augusta National Golf Club. ¶ While the Masters and Augusta National continue to be widely esteemed and hugely popular today, many of their traditions and customs have remained unchanged since the 1930s. ¶ Here is a look at where Augusta National began and — in today’s drastically different world — how it continues to stay the same.
How was augusta born? After winning the grand slam and announcing his retirement from golf at age 28, Bobby Jones, a Georgia native, with Clifford Roberts, an investor, founded the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. In 1930, they purchased 345 acres that had been the sprawling Fruitland Nursery. In the years since, Augusta National has become famous for the beauty of its the course was grounds, rich with oak trees, azaleas, magnolias and influenced by warfare wisteria vines, many of which have remained on the techniques land since its days as a nursery. Bobby Jones appointed golf course Augusta National opened to members in 1933, architect Alister MacKenzie to design and the first tournament, at the time called the Augusta National. Having worked as a Augusta National Invitation, took place in 1934. surgeon for the British Army during the Five years later, the tournament was dubbed Boer War, MacKenzie drew influences the Masters Tournament. Over the past 82 years, for his designs from trench warfare and Augusta National has been the site of some of camouflaging tactics. MacKenzie’s the most memorable moments in golfing history. courses are known for visual misdirection and unexpected patterns that encourage highly strategic play.
The club is exclusive Augusta National is one of the most private and exclusive golf clubs in the country, with strict rules for membership and conduct on the course. While the invitation-only club remains mysterious, it has caused controversy through the years because of its exclusionary practices. Blacks were not allowed to become members until 1990, and women were forbidden until 2012. The only way to receive an invitation for membership is to be nominated by an existing member. Winners of the Masters also are granted honorary membership and a lifetime invitation to compete in the annual tournament.
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n Autographs can be signed only in a designated area and never on the course itself. n Announcers must refer to people watching the tournament as “patrons,” not fans, the crowd or even spectators. n Patrons are not allowed to take their shoes off, lay in the grass or run between holes. n No standing is allowed in designated sitting areas, and no sitting is allowed in designated standing areas. n No folding chairs or chairs with armrests are permitted. n Announcers may not compare holes at Augusta National to other courses.
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Lotería Date: Nightly Information: Lotería is similar to bingo, but it uses images on a deck of cards instead of numbers on balls. Each player uses a game card knows as a “tabla,” with randomly created pictures with a corresponding name. As opposed to calling out a number, an announcer uses riddles as clues for players to identify the winning symbols.
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Million-dollar match Date: Through April 30 Time: Drawings at 7:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Information: Five players will be selected to participate. Win up to $1 million. Earn 2x entries from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Must have a loyalty card to participate. Play for Prizes — Happy & Healthy Date: Through April 15 Information: Redeem points for gift cards to Walgreens. Play for Prizes — Shopping Spree Date: April 18-29 Information: Redeem points for gift cards to Kohl’s and McDonald’s. Gift giveaway Date: Fridays and Saturdays Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker to receive: April 10 – assorted greeting cards; April 16 – HD glasses; April 17 – headlight-restoration kit; April 24 – 30-piece foodstorage set; April 30 – food chopper. 10x point multiplier Date: Fridays and Saturdays Information: Earn 10x points on reels. Point multipliers
Date: April 10, 13, 17, 24 and 27 Information: Earn 10x points on reels and 2x points on video poker.
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$20,000 April Showers kiosk game Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 25 base points on slots or 100 base points on video poker to be eligible. Win up to $100 in slot play.
California Dreamin’ — Malibu or Bust! Date: Saturdays Time: 7 p.m. Information: Loyalty card members may earn one entry for every 200 points earned, with 10x entries on Fridays. Ten winners at each drawing. One winner will participate in the bonus game for the chance to win a 2016 Chevy Malibu, a trip for two to Malibu, Calif., or up to $10,000.
April car wash Date: April 20 Information: Earn 100 base points on slots or 500 base points on video poker to receive a car wash voucher.
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Point multipliers Date: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Information: Earn 12x points on reels and 6x points on video poker on Mondays and Fridays. Earn 5x points on most machines on Wednesdays. Two-for-one dining Date: Tuesdays Information: Earn 100 base points to receive a two-for-one entree coupon to Marilyn’s Cafe or the Cantina. Senior day Date: Thursday Information: Seniors will receive dining discounts and a gift for earning 200 points. Hot seat drawings Date: Saturdays Time: 3-8 p.m. Information: Five players every hour will have a chance to win up to $500. Gift giveaway Date: Sundays Information: Earn 300 same-day points to receive: April 10 — bamboo paper-towel holder; April 17 — Swiffer duster; April 24— Swiffer mop.
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Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive 5x points on video poker and 10x on reels. $10,000 Weekly Flower Power Team Celebration Date: Thursdays Time: 7:15 p.m. Information: Players can win a share of $2,500 each week by selecting a color between 3 and 7 p.m. at any casino kiosk. At 7:15 p.m., a wheel will be spun, and those who chose the color the wheel lands on win a share
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Life’s a Beach kiosk game Date: Saturdays Information: Earn 50 same-day points and swipe your loyalty card at any kiosk to reveal your prize. Win up to 1,000 California Dreamin’ tickets or $500 in slot play. Earn & Win — movie tickets Date: April 14 and 21 Information: Earn 1,000 base points to redeem for a movie ticket voucher.
DOWNTOWN GRAND
Two Grand in Your Hand Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 7 p.m.-midnight Information: Receive one entry for every 25 base points. One player will be chosen every hour to enter the money machine and win up to $2,000 in cash and prizes. Gift giveaway Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: Black and silver tier members can pick one gift. Other players who earn 1,000 points can receive a bakeware set. Skyy’s the Limit vodka giveaway Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 375 points to receive a bottle of Skyy vodka. Limit five per person per day. Point multipliers Date: Mondays Information: White card members will receive 2x points and double entries into drawings, silver card members will receive 3x points and triple entries and black members will receive 5x points and quintuple entries.
SOUTH POINT
$600,000 Amazing April Showers Date: Daily Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Earn three electronic drawing entries for every base point
earned on slot machines and one entry for every base point earned on video poker. Each day, prizes include one grand prize of $10,000 cash and 20 prizes of $500 in slot play. Drawings will be in the Grandview Lounge.
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$6,500 Galleons of Gold mid-month drawing Date: Second Wednesday of the month Information: Players who earn 2,000 base points during the previous calendar month can participate in the following month’s drawing. Ten winners will be chosen.
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Magic Monday slot tournament Date: Mondays Time: 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Information: The top 25 players will win. Nifty 50 slot tournament Date: Wednesday Time: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Information: For players 50 and older. Top prize is $1,500 slot play. Wild Wednesdays Swipe and Win Date: Wednesdays Information: A kiosk game in which first swipe is free; receive additional swipes for 300 points. Maximum of four swipes per day. Top prize is $500 in slot play. Roaring Riches Date: 15th of every month Time: 7 and 8 p.m. Information: Twenty people are guaranteed to win cash or play. Top prize is $1,000 in free play. Contest conducted inside the Corona Cantina. Weekend Gizmo giveaway Date: 7 and 9 p.m. Fridays; 9 p.m. Saturdays Information: Earn one entry for every 100 base points. Prizes include slot play, tablets and laptops.
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It’s Raining Points Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 15x points playing Buffalo slots, 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker. Play and be refreshed Date: Sundays and Mondays Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 200 points on Sundays to receive a six-pack of Coors or Coors Light. Earn 100 points on Mondays to receive a six-pack of Pepsi or Diet Pepsi. Both come with
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Asian Eats cookware giveaway Date: Thursdays and Fridays Information: Mail recipients and guests who earn 500 slot points or 1,000 video poker points can win an Asian Eats cookware set. Seven-piece condiment set giveaway Date: April 15 Information: Mail recipients and guests who earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points can receive a condiment set. Bounce back bonus play Date: Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Information: Play slots or video poker to be eligible for bonus slot play the following day worth $5 to $100.
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Point multipliers Date: Sundays and Tuesdays Information: Earn 15x points on penny reels every Sunday and 12x points on reels every Tuesday.
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Tax payday Date: April 18 Information: The Plaza will pay loyalty-card holders the amount of taxes they owe in bonus slot play on all taxable jackpots up to $20,000.
SUNCOAST
$10,000 Tournament Thursdays Date: Thursdays Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Slot tournaments are April 14 and 28. A video poker tournament is April 21. Play and Select Date: Mondays in April Information: Earn 300 points to win a breakfast or lunch buffet; earn an additional 600 points to choose a free dinner buffet, brunch, a $10 food credit or $10 in slot play.
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Bake & Take giveaway Date: April 11-13 Information: Earn 500 base points to receive a complimentary bake-andtake gift set. $100,000 Raining Aces blackjack tournament Date: April 14-17 Information: First place will receive $50,000. The entry fee is $500. Guests also are invited to be in
the Last Man Standing contest to compete for $5,000. The entry fee is $100. $30,000 Tipsy Turvy slot tournament Date: April 18-20 Information: Win a share of $30,000. The entry fee is $50.
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Cash grab Date: April 17 Time: 2-9 p.m. Information: Earn 300 base points for a chance to grab cash. Plush toy giveaway Date: Sundays Information: Earn 100 points to receive a plush toy. Get a chihuahua on April 10, a husky on April 17 and a Labrador retriever on April 24. Bonus play Sundays Date: Sundays Information: Earn 500 base points to receive $10 in slot play. Earn up to $30. Take It or Trade It Date: Saturdays Time: 6-10 p.m. Information: Cash giveaway contest. Win up to $1,000. Hot seat giveaway Date: April 10 Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: One player will win $50 every hour. Rolling For Dough Date: Fridays Time: Slot players eligible 1-9 p.m.; table games players eligible 6:3011:30 p.m. Information: Players can get chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll. Play $5 and Receive $5 Date: Wednesdays Information: Loyalty-card members who play $5 will have $5 added to their account. Win More on Tuesdays and Thursdays Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Information: Players who hit the designated “Four of a Kind” of the day with no wild cards on video poker will receive a 100-coin bonus in the denomination they are playing. Slot players with a win of $50 or more will receive $10 in bonus play. Keno players with a single win of $75 or more per card will receive $10 slot dollars.
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Date: Through April 30 Time: Drawings are Saturdays at 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Players who earn 500 base slot points will receive entry into weekly cash drawings. Four winners are guaranteed to receive $500 each and one player can win up to $15,000. Tax Relief Hot Seat Date: April 15 Time: 2:15, 4:15, 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Four players will be selected at each time to win up to $100. Play. Swipe. Win. Date: April 17-21 Information: Earn 1,000 base points to play the kiosk game. Win up to $1,000. Carnival of Prizes Date: Through April 30 Information: Table game players can receive a game card when they present their loyalty card to a dealer. For every qualifying winning table bet, players will receive a game sticker and can redeem the card for a prize after collecting 10 stickers.
GOLD COAST
No Foolin’ Around drawing Date: Thursdays Time: 8 p.m. Information: Twenty-five players will win $100 in slot play. Point multipliers Date: Mondays and Thursdays Information: Earn 12x points on reels on Mondays. Earn up to 50x points with mystery point multipliers on Thursdays.
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Bonus Play Sundays Date: Sundays Information: Receive $5 in slot play for 250 base slot points. Receive $5 in match play for 500 base table points. 777 Audi A7 giveaway Date: Through April 29 Information: Earn entries through play; earn 7x entries on Fridays. Point multipliers Date: Thursdays Information: Receive 20x points on reels and 5x points on video poker.
STRATOSPHERE
New member T-shirt giveaway Date: Throughout April Information: New loyalty card members who earn 600 base points will receive a T-shirt.
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Hot seat drawing Date: Saturdays Time: 1-11 p.m Information: Two players will win slot play every hour. Loyalty card must be in the machine.
Golden gate Reelin’ Your Way to Mexico Date: Through April 30 Information: Loyalty card members can earn drawing entries playing blackjack, keno, slots or video poker. Drawings at 8 p.m. April 30. Grand prize is a cruise July 17-21 to Mexico.
Eldorado Point multiplier Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 20x points on reels and 7x points on video poker and multigame machines. Cash grab Date: April 10 Information: Earn 300 base points for a chance to win cash. Spin the Wheel Date: Tuesdays Information: Earn 500 points to spin the wheel for cash. Plush toy giveaway Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 100 points to receive a plush toy. Get a chihuahua on April 13, a husky on April 20 and a Labrador retriever on April 27. Prime Generation Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Receive dining and bingo discounts. Earn 50 base points to receive $5 in slot play. Earn 500 base points to receive a wheel spin for cash. Earn 5x points all day.
EL CORTEZ Saturday Point Fever Date: Saturdays in April Information: Ten loyalty card members will be selected for a chance to win 100,000 points. Players will receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week. Wednesday Point Madness Date: Wednesday Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Earn one entry ticket for each slot base point earned from midnight Monday to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Ten players will receive 50,000 points.
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Finding a place in the Legislature’s shark tank
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evadans seem to pride themselves on holding government and politics at bay, starting with the fact that our Legislature meets for only four months every other year. The lawmakers call themselves citizen legislators, meaning that while some of them are political animals who live and breathe government and its backrooms, others have ordinary jobs they set aside to do the people’s business every odd-numbered year. Our legislative body is so minimalist, its rank-and-file members don’t have staffs other than receptionists when the Legislature is in session. The Legislative Counsel Bureau does the heavy lifting to vet, draft and opine on bills being introduced. And in quintessential Nevada fashion, lobbyists not only pitch legislation but frequently help write the language. We’re also a state with such easy access to lawmakers, a person in Clark County can come in off the street and sit down with three or four legislators
between sessions to propose a new law or ask for money for one cause or another. It’s a town-hall sort of process that actually has a name: the Southern Nevada Forum. And it plays out a bit like that television reality show “Shark Tank,” in which wannabe entrepreneurs pitch their ideas and seek financing from well-heeled venture capitalists. The forum was created after the 2013 Legislature to get a head start on the next one and to allow public agencies, businesses, schools and colleges,or individuals to get ahead of the curve in making pitches to lawmakers. It is broken into a handful of committees: higher education, K-12 education, transportation, infrastructure, economic development and good governance. Each is co-chaired by legislative leaders from both houses, representing both parties. Issues raised by the community are publicly discussed at these public meetings, which are sponsored by the city of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Metro
Chamber of Commerce. People or organizations with a stake in particular subject areas can participate in the discussion and ultimately vote on which concerns should be prioritized. Legislators then push for those bills in the subsequent legislative session. Ahead of the 2015 Legislature, for instance, overwhelming support for construction of the UNLV School of Medicine was aired at the forum, which helped push Gov. Brian Sandoval to fully fund the school so it could start classes in fall 2017. The K-12 committee got behind the Clark County School District’s “Read by 3” campaign, which helped loosen money for literacy programs. And governance of the Southern Nevada Health District was simplified after local businesspeople groused that its oversized 14-member board of directors, with an equal number of alternatives, led to too many inconsistent decisions. The size of the board was whittled down in the 2015 legislative session, and an advisory board was added. The business community was
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happy. Now, all eyes are on the 2017 Legislature. At a recent meeting about infrastructure, a businessman asked lawmakers to fund the extension of expensive infrastructure to large parcels of undeveloped land to promote economic growth. To promote economic development, a representative of the Southern Nevada Building and Construction Trades Council asked the committee to support a bill proposal requiring that 25 percent of workers on any public works project be apprentices, a way to more quickly refill the pool of qualified construction laborers after the Great Recession. The committees’ recommendations will be aired and prioritized during a public meeting of the full Southern Nevada Forum at 9 a.m. May 5 at the Stan Fulton Building at UNLV. We know that politicians still will be politicians and wheel and deal behind closed doors. But we applaud the Southern Nevada Forum for bringing grass roots to the process of government.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, April 10 Summerlin half marathon: This 13.1-mile race follows a scenic loop. 7 a.m., $80-$90, Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, downtownsummerlin.com. Summerlin ArtWalk: Enjoy artwork and fine crafts, including photography, paintings, wood pieces, ceramics, jewelry, glass and wearable art. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd., vegasartwalk.com. Pirate Fest: This family-friendly festival will feature pirate-themed music, entertainers, vendors, food, games and activities. Noon-7 p.m., $10-$30, Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave., piratefestlv.com.
Ingredients 2 oz Amaro Lucano Anniversario 1 oz fresh lemon juice /2 oz Wilks & Wilson Rosabelle’s Raspberry Gomme
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Dehydrated orange peel for garnish Orange zest for garnish
Method
Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a Nick and Nora cocktail glass. Garnish with a dehydrated orange peel and orange zest. Amaro Lucano, a bittersweet Italian liqueur made from more than 30 herbs, stands the test of time. Family-owned and produced in the same province of Southern Italy where it originated, this liqueur is distinctive, aromatic and complex. In the Lucano Sour, the herbal flavors are further elevated by citrus juice and raspberry flavoring. Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Wine & Spirits.
Best in Show: A dog show and family-friendly event that benefits lost, unwanted and abandoned shelter pets. All of the featured dogs will be available for adoption after the show. A vendor fair begins at noon. 1 p.m., $5-$12, Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., orleansarena.com. “Surviving Vegas, A Buck at a Time”: Join the director and cast for a viewing of the film followed by a question-and-answer session. The film explores the lives of the people on Fremont Street who dress as characters and pose for photos. 1:45 p.m., free, Rainbow Public Library, Meeting Room, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. *Also: 4:15 p.m., Sahara West Public Library, Multipurpose Room, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
done if you can’t afford to pay your tax debt. 2-3 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.
Wednesday, April 13 Bird walk: View native wildlife during an early-morning walk. Be sure to bring binoculars. 8-10 a.m., free, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Wellness Wednesdays: “Know the Law”: Experts will explain how the Nevada Dispensary Association is trying to facilitate the approval of medical marijuana patient cards and legalize recreational marijuana. 7 p.m., free, Essence Vegas, 5765 W. Tropicana Ave., essencevegas.com.
Thursday, April 14 Yoga at Lake Las Vegas: Participate in yoga on the beach. 89:15 a.m., $15 per class, $125 for a 10-class pass, Lake Las Vegas, 75 Monte Lago Blvd., mcbartrum@ gmail.com. *Also: Thursdays through May 26 Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend: This four-day music festival will feature bands and fans from around the world. 10 a.m., $30$150, Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., orleansarena.com. *Also: 9 a.m. April 15; 10 a.m. April 16-17
al Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340. *Also: 7 p.m. April 15; 5 p.m. April 16; 2 p.m. April 17 UNLVino: Three wine-tasting and fine-dining events are scheduled, including “Bubble-Licious,” in celebration of champagne and sparkling wine. 7-10 p.m., $100$125, Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, unlvtickets.com. *Also: “Sake Fever,” 7-10 p.m. April 15, $75-$100, Red Rock Resort Pool, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.; “Grand Tasting,” 7-10 p.m. April 16, $100-$125, Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South “Heathers the Musical”: The 1988 cult film about high school cliques is set to music. 8 p.m., $25, Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., onyxtheatre.com. *Also: 8 p.m. April 15-16, April 21-23, April 28-30; 5 p.m. April 17
Friday, April 15 Tax Day luncheon and talent show: This event for ages 50 and up will feature arts, music and fun. Register by April 12. 11:30 a.m., $6, Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702-229-1600. Celtic Harp and Story: Performer Patrick Ball will play the ancient harp. Noon-1 p.m., free, Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, Suite 6073, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-229-2787.
Scottish luncheon: Learn about Scotland while enjoying Scottish food and entertainment. For ages 50 and up. Register by April 11. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $5, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6454.
Tenants’ rights clinic: Learn and ask questions about common landlord-tenant issues. 3-5 p.m., free, North Las Vegas Justice Court, 2428 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Building A, kswift@nlslaw.net.
18b Arts District Day celebration: Join Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, Councilman Bob Coffin and the Arts District board of directors for music, food and live painting. 4-8 p.m., free, Boulder Plaza, 1047 S. Main St., 18b.org.
Get Your Brunch On: Learn how to cook brunch items in this hands-on class. Reservations required. 6:30-9:30 p.m., $80-$89, Divine Café at Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.
RT Booklovers Convention: Writers, readers, booksellers and publishers can participate in more than 200 workshops that cover 15 genres. 1:30 p.m., $20-$489, Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, rtconvention.com. *Also: 7 a.m. April 13-15; 10:30 a.m. April 16; 10 a.m. April 17
Springs Preserve Foundation Spring Show: Enjoy an evening of fashion, cocktails, raffles and live auction bidding. 5–8 p.m., $150, $25 for fashion students and children under 18, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.
National Poetry Month celebration: Local writers will present their works. 7:30-9:30 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-4800.
IRS Tax Collection: Process and Options: Learn what the IRS can do if you owe money and what can be
“Romeo and Juliet”: Watch the star-crossed lovers’ story unfold on stage. 7 p.m., $7, Winchester Cultur-
CPR Saturday: Learn how to save a life and earn certification from the American Red Cross. Register at
Yiddish Las Vegas Festival: Enjoy specialty food, Eastern European music, dancing and more. 7:30 p.m., $10-$250, Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Road, templesinailv.org.
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LIFE NRPS.org by April 14. For age 12 and up. 8 a.m.-noon, $10, Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-4726. Spring jewelry trunk show: This event showcases hand-crafted jewelry that is “key to spiritual awakening and healing.” 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Grape Street Café, 2120 Festival Plaza Drive, emsum.com. Lone Mountain Equestrian Park and Trail grand opening: After a ribbon-cutting ceremony, there will be live music and barbecue. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m., free, 4445 N. Jensen St., clarkcountynv.gov. Clark County Children’s Festival: Featuring dance and music performances, arts and crafts, clown workshops, percussion workshops, storytelling, carnival games and a participatory art installation. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.
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Knockout Night at the D: Boxers Steve Claggett and Chris Van Heerden, and Neeco Macias and Limberth Ponce will face off. 6-11 p.m., $30-$150, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St., 800-745-3000. Fireworks: Red Rock Resort will celebrate 10 years with a fireworks show. 9 p.m., free, Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-7977777.
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Sunday, April 17 AFAN AIDS Walk: Help support, stabilize and empower more than 3,000 people living with or affected by HIV. 8 a.m., free, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, afanlv. org.
Klip It For Kidz: This family-friendly event will benefit 45 programs and services for local children and adults affected by cancer. Professional hair stylists will shave heads and cut hair to donate to Wigs for Kids. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, nvccf.org.
Girls on the Run 5K Run/Walk: Celebrate Clark County girls and their graduation from a 10-week character-building program aimed at enhancing self-esteem and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices. 9 a.m., $15-$35, Kellogg Zaher Sports Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave., girlsontherunlv.org.
“Koba’s Great Big Show Live!”: This kid-friendly musical follows characters as they venture through the magical land of Glendragon. 5:30 p.m., $15-$25, Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley
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Kevin Burke, president and CEO of Burke Construction Group, says “we may never see our market ‘boom’ again as it has in the past, but I would take steady year-overyear growth over a boom market.” (l.e. baskow/staff)
Ups and downs of construction CEO of Burke Construction Group talks about the industry’s past, present and future in Las Vegas and beyond By Howard Riell | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY
Las Vegas’ construction sector has made impressive strides since being pounded silly by the recession. ¶ Burke Construction Group Inc., an award-winning general contracting firm headquartered in Las Vegas, figures to be a big part of the era of new growth. ¶ VEGAS INC recently sat down with the firm’s president and CEO, Kevin Burke, to burke, Continued on page 53
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Anticipated opening date for two Chick-Fil-A locations in Southern Nevada. Chick-Fil-A plans to open eight to 10 valley locations in the next five years.
$2.6B
Amount Alaska Air Group will pay to buy Virgin America to become the fifthlargest airline in the United States and compete more effectively with larger airlines.
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EDITORIAL
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The vice president of investment sales at Colliers International forecasts the year for Southern Nevada’s commercial real estate industry, offers advice for buyers and sellers, and talks about how Las Vegas has changed in his 57 years here. THE NOTES People on the move, P46
MEET: RETROSPECS & CO.
Jay Owens and Marya Francis opened their first store in 1992 and recently added a location at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, catering to eyewear connoisseurs, professionals and hipsters. TALKING POINTS Revisiting construction defect law, a year later, P49
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Homebuilders, P60
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VINTAGE VEGAS: BOXING LEGEND JOE LOUIS DUBBED ‘GREATEST CHAMPION OF ALL TIME’ Boxing Hall of Famer Joe “the Brown Bomber” Louis became the world heavyweight champion in 1937 and defended his title 25 times before retiring in 1951. After his boxing career, he moved to Las Vegas and worked as a hotel greeter at Caesars Palace until 1977, when he fell ill with heart problems and had to use a wheelchair. Pictured in this Nov. 9, 1978, photograph,
former Nevada Gov. Mike O’Callaghan presents Louis with a plaque during a dinner honoring the former boxing champion. Also pictured, from left, are Army Secretary Martin Hoffmann, Caesars Palace executive Harry Wald, boxing promoter Don King, heavyweight boxer Max Schmeling and Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley.
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Larry Staples, president of IN2IT Architecture, joined the National Board of the Academy of Architecture for Health. Staples will oversee committees on major regional, national and international initiatives focused on health care planning, design and construction. In addition, staples he will develop partnerships with national institutions such as the American Society for Healthcare Engineering. Patti Meeker is a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional. The designation, given by the Institute of Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals, is the only construction financial management certification accredited by the American National Standards Institute.
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DC Building Group President Bryce Clutts is president of the Nevada Contractors Association. Frank Martin, who co-founded Martin-Harris Construction in 1976, is on the board of directors of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. Craig Russie is a quality assurance/quality control superintendent at Penta Building Group. Jason Norgan, Eunice Diestro, martin Hans Huisman, Cassy Hudec and Vanessa Montaño are project engineers. Braxton Mouser is senior project engineer, and Michael Charlson is a superintendent. Russie previously was a superintendent at Heinaman Contract Glazing. Norgan worked in sales, design and project management at Terrascapes. Diestro was a project engineer at Ledcor Construction – Las Vegas, SR Construction and Jaynes Corp. of Las Vegas. Huisman was a construction analyst intern at Southwest Gas. Hudec and Montaño were interns at Penta. Mouser was a project engineer at Penta, and Charlson was a senior superintendent at Sundt Construction. Katie Mulryan is senior project manager at Grand Canyon Development Partners. She mulryan previously served as project manager. Barbara Williamson is a project coordinator. Williamson previously worked at Gemstone Development, Draeger Construction and CMA Consulting. April Chapman is a project manager. Chapman previously worked as a project manager at Ernst and Young.
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City Sunstone Properties completed the first phase of an $8 million renovation at Galleria Marketplace, a retail center at 1540 Sunset Drive, Henderson. Bentar Construction is doing the work. Anthony Young of Avaruus Studios is the project architect. (Courtesy) Araceli Gomez is a project manager and designer at LGA. Her first project is at the Opgomez kirk portunity Village Oakey Campus. Lance Kirk, an architect at LGA, was awarded the Young Architect Award by the Las Vegas chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Sabrina Lee is a project engineer at DC Building Group. Burke Construction Group is expanding warehouse space for the Frito Lay Las Vegas Distribution Center on behalf of Con-Real, LP. The space will be about 30,000 square feet lee and will be built adjacent to an active warehouse. When complete, the buildings will function as one common warehouse space. The project was designed by William E. Franz and is managed by group project manager Patrick Schueppert. In addition, Thad Lawrence is director of preconstruction services at Burke, and Jim Colegrove is division manager of special projects and tenant improvements. Chris Langham is a senior landscape architect at EPG. Bob Mertel of Henderson earned a spot on Anthony & Sylvan Pools’ Top 10, ranked by 2015 sales. Atkins, a design, engineering and project management firm, is managing design and engineering services for the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Project Neon.
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Flip For Me Gymnastics is building a training and practice facility. The 20,000-square-foot gym will be at Shelbourne Avenue and Duneville Street in Las Vegas. Work is scheduled to be finished this year.
Sara Griesche is an assistant designer at Colours, Inc. She has more than five years of experience in the interior design industry and previously worked at Heavenly Unique and Casa Posh.
Seven Hills Hospital expanded its inpatient capacity by 40 beds and is building a new outpatient services center to provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services.
Andrew Lynam, a WIN Home Inspection franchisee, was awarded a Diamond Award for number of inspections completed (1,098) in 2015. He also was acknowledged with a 10-year award.
The Wolff Co. and 901 Fremont LLC, an affiliate of the Downtown Project, are building a mixed-use, multifamily project on 1.3 acres downtown. The five-story, podium-style building will include 231
units and 15,000 square feet of retail space along Fremont Street. CAI Investments signed a deal for an $18 million Starwood Hotels-branded development at Speedway Boulevard south of Interstate 15, Las Vegas. Construction is expected to start in July and last for a year to 14 months. Skye Canyon, a 1,700-acre master-planned community in Northwest Las Vegas, is open. The project was developed by Olympia Cos. Its centerpiece is the 15-acre Skye Canyon Park, which features a basketball court, a sports field, multiple tot lots, splash and play parks, multipurpose trails and a community and fitness center. DC Building Group is the general contractor for a new Southern Hills Baptist Church campus at 6425 W. Pebble Road, Las Vegas. The project is expected to be completed in October. Phase one includes site development and a 14,855-squarefoot building with a 600-seat auditorium, a lobby, a lounge and meeting rooms. The project was designed by JVC Architects. Burke Construction Group completed construction on St. Anthony of Padua Parish Hall at Fort Apache Road and Centennial Parkway in Las Vegas. The 16,274-square-foot building, designed by LG Architects, is the new spiritual home for the St. Anthony of Padua congregation. It features an arched sanctuary with seating for nearly 1,000 people, two conference rooms, eight meeting rooms, parish offices, a reception area, a plaza and a patio area. Southern Hills Hospital broke ground on a hospital-based emergency room, ER at the Lakes, at Desert Inn and Fort Apache roads in Las Vegas. The 10,000-square-foot facility will include 12 patient rooms and will be staffed by board-certified ER physicians and nurses. ER at the Lakes will accept ambulance services and walk-in patients, and will be equipped to provide emergent and urgent care, in addition to ancillary services. The facility will include a lab and blood bank, a pharmacy and radiology services, including CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound. The provider-based ER also will provide pediatric services, with a separate entrance for young patients. HealthCare Partners broke ground on a medical office building in Pahrump. The 58,000-square-foot facility will include eight pods with 72 exam rooms, a 1,000-square-foot pharmacy, a 2,000-squarefoot Humana Guidance Center and an urgent-care center.
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Q&A with brian fike
‘It’s a good time to sell,’ but for buyers, value ‘is still out there if you turn over all the rocks’ Brian Fike is vice president of investment sales at Colliers International, a global commercial and residential real estate services firm. In October, he shifted his focus from the vacant land market to investment sales, which he calls the “true essence of commercial real estate.” What is the best business advice you’ve received? Work half-days: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also, consistency and persistency. Randy Black told me that when I started in the business in 1986. Where do you see the valley’s commercial real estate industry headed in 2016? Las Vegas always will be a safe bet for investment real estate. I think interest rates are pinned down right now, and we will see them tick up this year. Buyers with disciplined investment criteria will do well; speculators, on the other hand, will have a tougher way to go, unless they really buy at a great value. What’s your best advice for buyers? Shop value; it’s still out there if you turn over all the rocks. What’s your best advice for sellers? Don’t hold out for the last dollar. The run-up of values in the early millennium contaminated sellers’ opinion of value for their assets. If they didn’t sell at that time, they still refer to the “I coulda, shoulda” phraseology of a time that was and isn’t coming back anytime soon, especially Brian Fike’s advice to people who want to sell land or commercial property: “Don’t in the land market. Simply put, they hold out for the last dollar.” (l.e. baskow/staff) missed the boat, and their property other industries and international minutes. Now, it can take up to an isn’t worth what it was 10 years ago. businesses that now make Las Vegas hour. The town was comprised of inCap rates have been suppressed home. dividuals and families who had come for a bit now and are, in my opinion, here for the opportunity that the wanting to make a move upward. As If you could change one post-war boom had promised, with interest rates move up, so will cap thing about Southern Nevada, an added ingredient of intrigue: gamrates. If you own investment real eswhat would it be? ing. A man’s handshake was his word. tate, the climate is still good to capBetter forward planning. I feel the Fast-forward to now, Las Vegas is ture a sale at a lower cap rate, thus city and county are doing better, but an international city that has gone equating to a higher value. infrastructure development seems through a tremendous amount of The good news is the Las Vegas to be an afterthought and is considgrowth in a very short period of time. market still is loaded with a ton of ered only once we have reached a criCan you say growing pains? There exinvestors who want a piece of the pie. sis. This is especially evident in our ists a much more diverse cross section roads and highways. Traffic is at an of players in the real estate indusYou’ve lived in Las Vegas all-time high, and everywhere you try from all over the world. Gaming for 57 years. How has look you see cones, cones, cones. once stood as the primary economic the city changed? It would be nice to see a highly efstalwart and obviously remains a top When I was a kid growing up here, ficient public transportation system contender; however, there are many you could drive across town in 15
developed that locals would embrace and use, as opposed to driving everywhere. There are so many cars here, and unless an alternative is offered to get to and fro, it will only get worse. What are you reading? “The Way of the SEAL,” by former U.S. Navy SEAL Mark Divine. What do you do after work? Usually, I go home and hang out with my wife, Kelli, and my 9-yearold little girl, Gabbi. You know, homework and stuff. Describe your management style. I used to micromanage and want to do everything myself. There were a few contributing factors to that: One was insecurity, and the other was not trusting in others’ ability. Today, I’m more apt to delegate and leverage my resources to maximize time. I work at a much more productive and efficient mode when practicing the latter. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? Playing the guitar and performing in a fine dining establishment at a beautiful ski resort. Ski all day and play music all night. Whom do you admire and why? My mother and father. To observe them go through the financial wipeout my father endured, then pick up the pieces, re-engineer their lives and be willing to live within their means, and most importantly be happy, is absolutely admirable. They basically have lived two lives in one lifetime. They’re both tremendously impressive, and I applaud them for who they are and what they continue to be. What is your biggest pet peeve? People and their hand-held devices, especially if they’ve invited you to lunch or dinner and are on it as opposed to being present with you. It’s possibly one of the most self-centered, rude acts a person can do in the presence of company.
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Share of teens, surveyed by Junior Achievement USA and the Voya Foundation, who believe borrowers should be responsible for paying off their student loans. A total of 11 percent said the government should pay off the loans.
400
Future jobs lost in North Carolina after PayPal canceled its plans to open a global operations center in Charlotte. PayPal axed the project in response to passage of a North Carolina law that prevents cities from creating nondiscrimination policies based on gender identity.
325,000
People who, through April 7, paid a $1,000 deposit for Tesla Motors’ new lower-priced electric car. Model 3, scheduled for sale in late 2017, will start at $35,000 and can travel 215 miles per charge.
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Workers expected to be hired for a Sprouts Farmers Market scheduled to open June 29 at 7530 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas.
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Value of a merger that crumbled between Pfizer and Allergan, a Botox maker based in Ireland. The massive deal, which would have been the secondbiggest takeover of all time, was foiled by new treasury rules aimed at clamping down on companies that try to reduce their tax bill by merging with foreign firms.
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Times U.S. law enforcement officials have asked Google and Apple to help unlock data on phones, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. Google was asked for help nine times; Apple, 54 times.
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Jay Owens and Marya Francis own Retrospecs & Co., a vintage eyewear company with stores in Los Angeles, San Francisco and at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. (Christopher DeVargas/staff)
Their vision: Making historic eyewear fashion-forward for modern customers Describe your business.
We restore, register and customize eyewear dating from 1890 to 1980. We also manufacture a bespoke contemporary collection called Cuthbert & Chen made from materials such as titanium and buffalo horn. Who are your customers?
Eyewear connoisseurs, professionals, hipsters and the fashion set.
RetroSpecs & Co. Address: 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Phone: 415-436-9655 Email: lasvegas@retrospecs.com Website: retrospecs.com Hours of operation: 10 a.m.11 p.m. daily Owned/operated by: Jay Owens and Marya Francis In business since: 1992
What is your business philosophy?
Provide great service, find our clients the perfect fit and offer a one-of-a-kind, fashionable product. These elements are what we believe build lifetime customers. What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is a shopper’s paradise, but the transactional experience is generally just that — transactional. The essence of our business, especially when the client is interested in our more historic pieces, is very detailed, as our mission is to take the time to find our clients the perfect piece and fit for their desired look. Tell us about your latest collection.
Our historic pieces were manufactured from gold-filled and cellulose acetate and are some of the most exclusive eyeglasses and sunglasses in the world. Marya and I wanted to use our knowledge of historic eyewear’s custom fit and feel to create a collection made from the contemporary world’s finest materials but at a more affordable price point than our historic frames. Cuthbert is my dad’s first
name, and Chen is Marya’s mother’s maiden name. The collaboration is a marriage of craft and style. You’ve been in business for more than two decades. To what do you owe your company’s longevity?
We have nurtured exclusive dealerships in every major city in the world that not only sell our collections but service our historic collections, as well. Our glasses are not disposable fashion pieces but lifetime frames. At the end of the day, it is more about the service and less about the sale. Customers always will return to places where they experienced great service. Which pair of your glasses has the most interesting story?
There are many pieces, including JFK’s sunglasses, MacArthur’s WWII Ray-Bans or Bruce Lee’s ’70s shades, but the most iconic are the fashion brand frames from the 1970s by Dior and Diane Von Furstenberg, and the 1960s American Optical jet-age pilot frame, which were manufactured for the U.S. military out of premium 12K goldfilled wire. These early-brand frames changed eyewear forever, and the pilot frame is the only to be worn on the moon as well as featured in the Smithsonian. What is the best part about doing business in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is a city that never rests. People are curious and open to discovery experiences. From a retail perspective, they aren’t afraid to try something on just to see how it looks.
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guest column: to revise forms and should consult with evada’s homebuilding robert mcpeak counsel to ensure that all indemnification industry, long plagued by provisions comply with current statutes. sometimes-spurious litigation In addition, AB 125 includes new proviunder construction-defect sions addressing wrap-up policies for resilaws, commonly known as “Chapter 40,” dential projects. Now, contract documents must disclose found relief Feb. 24, 2015, in the form of Assembly Bill 125. the basic elements of the policy and, among other things, Primarily, AB 125 narrows the definition of “constructhe total amount or method of calculation of any credit or tional defect” to any defect that causes physical damage to compensation for the subcontractor’s share of the premium the property or presents an “unreasonable risk of injury to and the basis for a deductible payment. a person or property,” eliminates the mandatory award of Further, AB 125 limits a self-insured retention or deductattorneys’ fees as a component of statutory damages, sets ible payable by a subcontractor under a wrap-up policy to an the statute of repose for construction-defect claims at six amount that must not exceed the self-insured retention or years, precludes the ability of a homeowners association to deductible that the subcontractor would have been required bring claims relating to individual homes and heightens the to pay under a traditional commercial general liability specificity required in a defect notice. policy. Many homebuilders using wrap-ups already deliver While many of these changes govern litigation practice much of the required information; however, the applicable once a defect notice has been issued, certain provisions call declarations, manuals and disclosures should be reviewed for homebuilders to update their form agreements. for compliance with AB 125. Under prior law, it was common for homebuilders to While homebuilders routinely include broad indemnity require a subcontractor to indemnify, defend and hold provisions in their contracts to shift costs and liabilities to harmless the builder for all claims, including claims caused other parties, AB 125 and the decisions of the Nevada Suby the builder’s negligence. preme Court have significantly diminished the protections Although certain indemnification obligations now unthose indemnity provisions were intended to provide. To enforceable under AB 125 still may linger in new contracts, avoid surprises, thoughtful contract preparation is critical. most subcontractors want to see their indemnification Robert McPeak is a partner at McDonald Carano Wilson obligations revised to comport with AB 125. To preserve a and practices primarily in the areas of real estate and consubcontractor’s obligation to indemnify the builder with restruction law. spect to non-construction defect claims, a builder will need
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Park Highlands would be impressive comeback tale By eli segall Staff Writer
Developer Gregg Wolin has been in the real estate business for 25 years, but few projects have tested his humanity and ethical fiber as much as Park Highlands in North Las Vegas, he said. The sprawling development, long seen as an economic boon to the city, has gone bankrupt twice and there are still no homes. After the economy tanked, the land was chopped up among numerous buyers, all of whom had veto powers over project plans. Park Highlands has been in the works for almost a decade and was estimated to cost more than $3 billion. But delays piled up because of the recession and the rotating cast of investors pursuing different agendas, according to people involved in the project. It’s been so convoluted that Wolin wants to write a book about it and figures it’d make a great film. “I may make more money on the Park Highlands has gone bankrupt twice before a single house has been built. movie rights than actually developing The owners have split the project in half, with one group resuming work on its the property,” Wolin said. portion. (L.E. Baskow/staff) Today, Park Highlands is split between two groups pursuing separate “It’s like with anything. You can’t really get to deciprojects — the roughly 2,000-acre sions when there’s too many cooks in the kitchen.” Villages at Tule Springs, by Wolin’s — Gina Gavan, director of economic group, and the roughly 600-acre Park and business development for North Las Vegas Highlands West, owned by a cluster of investors. And this year, landowners said, Aliante resort, has been slower to get has its up and downs. Sales rose fast construction could be underway at back on its feet. from the depths of the downturn for both, part of a broader effort to revive “It’s like with anything,” said Gina a few years, fell hard in 2014, but now sprawling residential developments Gavan, director of economic and are rising again. in Southern Nevada that fizzled durbusiness development for North Las Las Vegas’ homebuilding market is ing the downturn. Vegas. “You can’t really get to decidominated by large, publicly traded Wolin, co-founder of Crescent Bay sions when there’s too many cooks in companies such as Lennar Corp. and Holdings in Scottsdale, Ariz., has said the kitchen.” KB Home. Builders buy land in masthere’s “no reason we can’t have dirt ter-planned communities to develop flying” in the first half of 2016 at the nnn subdivisions, and whenever there’s Villages. During the boom years, investors an uptick in demand for new homes, At Park Highlands West, where shelled out hundreds of millions of there’s plenty of money out there “to construction crews installed utilities, dollars at government auctions for take advantage of it,” Wolin said. graded roads and did other work beland around the valley, with plans Park Highlands isn’t the only comfore everything flopped, homebuildfor massive projects. Developer John munity to rise from the dead. Other ing could start this year, said Joe Ritter’s Focus Property Group, for minicities that got derailed during the Aguirre, spokesman for Irvine, Calif.instance, led a group that paid $510 recession but now are back in busibased SunCal, the largest landowner million in February 2005 for roughly ness include 2,200-acre Cadence in there. 1,700 acres in northwest Las Vegas. Henderson, 1,700-acre Skye Canyon “We are all very much looking forRitter outbid Olympia Cos. founder in northwest Las Vegas, and 1,900ward to the day when we will break Garry Goett for the property, but in acre Inspirada in Henderson. Also, an ground on this new community,” AguNovember 2005, Goett outbid Ritter hour’s drive north of Las Vegas, develirre said. for Park Highlands, leading a group opers of Coyote Springs — which has They won’t be finished anytime that paid $639 million. been planned for at least 15 years but soon. Building the Villages, for inDuring the bidding, the price reis vacant except for an 18-hole golf stance, could take up to 15 years, “deportedly swelled by tens of millions of course — are looking to revive the pending on how the market recovers,” dollars each second. long-stalled, 43,000-acre project. Wolin said. Las Vegas was one of the fastestBut unlike other big projects in Southern Nevada’s once-roaring growing metro areas in the country the valley that stumbled, Park Highhomebuilding industry was all but last decade, fueled in no small part by lands, straddling the 215 Beltway near wiped out by the recession and still
North Las Vegas, which saw its population soar 65 percent from 2000 to 2005, to about 190,000. The real estate market was white-hot, and Park Highlands’ potential seemed limitless. North Las Vegas officials wanted it to have a more affluent bent than the neighboring Aliante community, and the project was led by Goett, who developed the Southern Highlands community in the south valley and had a great track record, said lobbyist Bob Gronauer, who’s been involved with Park Highlands since the beginning. “Everything was very positive,” he said. There was “always the possibility, however remote, that the raw land will not be developed into finished lots,” analysts with bond-ratings firm Moody’s Investors Service said in a report in early 2006. But, they added, it seemed that “each additional casino or hotel that is built ... tends to support a growing housing market.” Moreover, Goett’s group paid a discount compared with previous federal auctions, which should help “provide a bit of added cushion in case the housing market in Las Vegas were to weaken unexpectedly,” the analysts wrote. When the bubble burst, Southern Nevada was one of the hardest-hit areas of the country, and few cities locally were pummeled as hard as North Las Vegas, which declared a fiscal municipal emergency. By early 2012, 31 percent of U.S. homeowners with mortgages were underwater, meaning their debt outweighed their home value. In North Las Vegas, roughly 81 percent were underwater, according to Zillow. By early this year, about 31 percent of North Las Vegas homes were upside-down, double the national average. nnn Plans call for the Villages to have at least 8,600 homes, Gavan said. That would include higher-end, semicustom or custom homes, and the project site is near its new namesake, the Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. It’s also the city’s largest residential project in the pipeline, Gavan said. In 2014, when developers were proposing to split Park Highlands, Mayor John Lee said they were “showing America ... that we’re open for business again.”
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It was like a partnership with no operating agreement, or a company with no bylaws — just “a bunch of shareholders with no management,” Wolin said. Last year, however, the investors received City Council approval to split the project into two parts. Crescent Bay controls 90 percent of the Villages at Tule Springs, but Park Highlands West is more fractured. SunCal owns about 200 of the 600
acres, and four other groups control the rest, SunCal’s Aguirre said. During the recession, Crescent Bay wanted to buy property here when others were shying away, and even though North Las Vegas was viewed as being in terrible shape, it didn’t mean the city would never recover, Crescent Bay co-founder Geoff Beer said. “That was our belief when we bought the land,” he said.
Wolin, for one, isn’t convinced that their heavily discounted deal was as much of a steal as he initially thought. “It will be an OK deal in the end,” he said. The project has moved slowly, but it’s alive, and the Villages has a new development agreement with the city, a key, early step for any major project. “Getting to where we are today,” Gronauer said, “is just a miracle.”
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Park Highlands’ previous plans called for 15,750 homes, as well as schools, fire and police stations, a library and 130 acres of parks and trails. Construction began in 2007, but when the market tanked, so did master-planned communities. Ritter, for instance, lost his 1,700acre site to foreclosure in 2008 without having built a thing. Goett, backed by New York investment firms, later acquired the property from lenders and now is developing it as Skye Canyon. Local officials didn’t give up hope for Park Highlands. “North Las Vegas is transitioning from a blue-collar, high-crime perception to more of a fast-paced professional-quality-development type of community,” then-City Manager Gregory Rose said in 2008. “I believe Park Highlands helps this transition as a community.” Goett, however, filed bankruptcy protection for the project in 2009. Hillwood Communities in Dallas later acquired the project’s holding company, and then in 2011, Park Highlands went bankrupt again. The real estate industry was on life support, and property in Park Highlands sold for next to nothing. Original investors lost “hundreds of millions of dollars,” said former North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon, who acquired some 70 acres in Park Highlands a few years ago with a partner. “It went down pretty hard on them,” said Montandon, a real estate industry veteran. Wolin’s Crescent Bay, backed by Newport Beach, Calif., investment firm KBS, bought 1,375 acres — half the site — at a bankruptcy auction for $21 million, in what lobbyist Gronauer said was a daylong bidding war with Hillwood. That company is part of a lengthy list of landowners that have come and gone or still hold stakes. They include Las Vegas homebuilder Larry Canarelli, founder of American West Homes; New York investment firm Angelo, Gordon & Co.; Irvine, Calif.-based builder Standard Pacific Homes; Goett’s Olympia; SunCal; Montandon and former business partner Jim Zeiter, whose property has since been carved out of the project borders; and Texas-based homebuilder D.R. Horton. Asked whether it’s tough keeping track of everyone, Gronauer laughed. “Yeah, it is,” he said. By nature, the project wasn’t going to be easy — the site is sliced into chunks by the Beltway, existing neighborhoods and separately owned land. And despite the large group of investors, no one was appointed after the bankruptcies to oversee everything, and anyone could block plans for the project.
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Unions certified to represent workers at Trump International By j.d. morris Staff Writer
A federal labor official has certified the Culinary and Bartenders unions as the legal collective bargaining representatives at the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, per a recent decision that the hotel was expected to challenge. The Culinary revealed in a statement that a regional director of the National Labor Relations Board rejected objections from the hotel to a December election in which a majority of eligible hotel employees voted for union representation. In the decision dated March 21, the regional director affirmed previous rulings from a hearing officer, which the decision said were “free from prejudicial error.” “I have considered the evidence and the arguments presented by the parties and … I agree with the hearing officer that all of the employer’s objections should be overruled,” Regional Director Cornele Overstreet
wrote in the decision. Culinary Workers Local 226 and Bartenders Local 165, both affiliates of the national Unite Here union, have been trying to organize workers at the off-Strip Trump hotel since 2014. Their efforts panned out in a twoday election in early December, when 238 voters cast ballots in favor of union representation and 209 cast ballots against it, according to the regional director’s decision. In total, 523 voters were eligible. But the Trump International has pushed back on the results of the election, arguing that it wasn’t a fair process. For example, Jill Martin, assistant general counsel for the Trump Organization, said in an emailed statement after the hearing officer’s decision that it had “erroneously disregarded the severe misconduct undertaken by union agents, which clearly impacted an incredibly close organization.” Martin said the Trump Organization
would continue its efforts to “ensure a fair election for our valued associates, many of whom vigorously oppose union representation.” The Culinary said the hotel had indicated it would ask the labor board in Washington, D.C., to review Overstreet’s decision. Overstreet’s 10-page decision details a list of objections from Trump Ruffin Commercial LLC, the entity identified as the employer in the case, and agrees with the hearing officer’s previous recommendations to overrule them. Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump are coowners of the Trump International. Among the many objections overruled by Overstreet were claims of “objectionable misconduct” from a union election observer and electioneering from committee leaders and union supporters, according to the decision. Jeffrey Wise, a food server at the Trump International, said in the Culi-
nary’s statement that those who voted for union representation wanted to negotiate a fair contract with Trump. “We voted and won. Now, it’s time for him to listen to us, the voters, and finally do the right thing by making a deal with his employees,” Wise said in the statement. Similarly, Geoconda ArguelloKline, the Culinary’s secretary-treasurer, repeated the union’s call for Trump to “make America great again” by “start(ing) right here in Las Vegas at his hotel.” Separately, the Trump International also faces a hearing over a complaint that alleges the hotel promised job opportunities to workers who ditched their union support, among other claims. Martin has called the allegations in that complaint “completely without merit.” The hearing on that matter was supposed to be held April 12, but counsel for the labor board’s general counsel has filed a motion to postpone it until May or June.
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Commercial construction in ‘a regrowth mode’ talk about where his company and the construction industry have been, where they are going and what it means for the Las Vegas Valley.
Pirch, a home products retailer that is rated America’s 25th-most promising company; and Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter.
How did your company get its start? Burke Construction Group began in 1984 when my brother, Tim Burke, left the local office of Sletten Construction to start the company. We originally focused on the private and federal sectors, with early projects at the Nevada Test Site and Nellis Air Force Base. With very little capital, we were fortunate to have clients who believed in us and helped us through those formative years.
Describe a couple of those projects. Pirch enlisted the services of Burke Construction Group to build headquarters, distribution centers and several retail locations across the United States. Each project ranged from 25,000 to 52,000 square feet. The retail locations feature 18 kitchen vignettes, a live demonstration kitchen for guest chef appearances, a back-of-house support kitchen that produces nearly 1,000 meals daily and a fully active outdoor kitchen featuring a pizza oven, grill tops, beer refrigeration and more. Pirch corporate headquarters, the largest project, includes a full-service kitchen for employees, along with the customary Bliss Café. Built on 53 acres, the 300,000-square-foot, seven-building Cashman industrial complex received multiple 2009 NAIOP Spotlight Awards. All required infrastructure was completed, as well as roads and parking areas on the site. The campus houses the company headquarters, administrative offices, equipment rental, equipment repair, training facilities, sales operations and warehousing. It was built using proven LEED strategies and cuttingedge construction techniques, and remains the largest office/industrial gold-certified project in Nevada.
Mandarin Oriental was one of the largest LEED gold-certified construction
To what do you attribute your projects in state history and one of Burke Construction Group CEO Kevin Burke’s company’s growth? most memorable jobs. (christopher devargas/staff file) Being on the front end of growth inWhat are your predictions in various parts of the country, and dustries. We tend to be able to sense for the industry in 2016? How we always return to the reality that the growth markets and get there about over the next five to 10 we have a highly skilled and flexible before everyone else does. We have years? workforce with an amazing “can-do” positioned ourselves to meet the deTechnology continues to drive our attitude in Nevada. We simply love mands of a geographically diverse industry by way of software, “lean building in Las Vegas. marketplace. construction” (a method to design production systems to minimize waste Where does the industry How would you describe of materials, time and effort in order need to go next? the state of construction to generate the maximum possible The construction boom that we exin Las Vegas today? amount of value) and materials techperienced for many years was driven Albeit volatile, the commercial nologies (glass, battery, renewable enin large part by steady population construction market is in a regrowth ergy). It will be amazing to be a part of growth. We need positive, sustained mode. As noted in the most recent the industry over the next 10 years, to population growth to fuel the conCenter for Business and Economic see the rapid pace of innovation. struction markets going forward. Research indexes for Southern NeHeadwinds for our industry will vada, both employment and commercontinue to be the skilled-labor Which construction cial permits are trending upward, shortage. A significant portion of emsectors are booming? both month-over-month and yearployees who left the industry during I would not say that any one sector over-year. the recession never returned, and is booming at this point. Moreover, That said, commercial permit accompanies still are struggling to find we have seen steady regrowth in sevtivity, while increasing, still is relaworkers at all levels to properly staff eral core markets. My sense is that tively low and unpredictable. Quite a their teams. we may never see our market “boom” bit of downward pressure still exists again as it has in the past, but I would on project profit margin for subconWhat are some current trends take steady year-over-year growth tractors and general contractors. you’re seeing in construction? over a boom market. Prefab/offsite construction methHow far has the construction ods will become more popular. BuildWhich sectors are hurting, sector come since the recesing information modeling will beif any? sion? come a necessity on projects. Green Many of Southern Nevada’s core A very long way, as construction in building will continue to grow across construction markets — office, inNevada was in a depression and was all markets. dustrial, retail, multifamily, medical, the hardest-hit industry in the state. gaming/hospitality — have seen posiConstruction employment in NeWhich projects have tive trends. The senior care/housing vada plummeted for almost six conmade you most proud? market still is lagging due in part to secutive years, bottoming out in 2012 When I think of our projects, what seniors’ equity being trapped in their with the loss of more than 90,000 I really think of are the clients whom homes and therefore their inability jobs, or a 60 percent decline. we have been so fortunate to build to be relocated to senior communifor, including Cashman Equipment ties, combined with a lack of populaWhat’s unique about the conin Henderson; Las Ventanas, a contion growth, particularly in the sestruction industry here? tinuing-care retirement community; nior demographic. Burke Construction Group builds
What have been the biggest challenges you’ve faced? Leading our company through the economic downturn and then back out to regrowth. Much should be attributed to our staff’s mentality and tenacity in that, as we saw the local market go into a depression-like state, we took a “burn the ships” mentality. There was only one direction we could take, and that was forward. Forward, as we defined it, was continued geographic diversification and market diversification aided in part by the shale oil-and-gas boom in North Dakota and by an emerging market in experiential retail. What’s on the horizon? For us, it is all about regrowth in our core and new markets.
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Calendar of events Monday, April 11
Wednesday, April 13
Friday, April 15
Swing for Success Golf Tournament Time: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $250 per person, $950 for a team of four Location: Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Monte Lago Blvd., Henderson Information: Call 702-209-3967 Network with business and community leaders while playing golf. Proceeds from the tournament will support Nevada State College and the Henderson Chamber of Commerce.
Keystone Corp. annual meeting Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Cost: $40 Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-952-2456 Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt will be the featured speaker.
Latin Chamber of Commerce business and networking luncheon Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $45 in advance for Latin chamber members, $50 in advance for nonmembers, $55 at the door Location: Nevada State College, Rogers Student Center, 1021 Paradise Hills Drive, Henderson Information: Call 702-385-7367 Celebrate Nevada State College’s commitment to Latino achievement.
Tuesday, April 12 Networking breakfast Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $28 for Henderson chamber members, $48 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Fiesta Henderson, Cancun Room, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 Learn how the Henderson Chamber of Commerce is tackling state and local issues and discuss plans for 2016 candidate endorsements. “Been There, Done That” Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: Free Location: The Office Squad, Big Conference Room, 7495 W. Azure Drive, Suite 110, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-649-3495 Learn from local business owners what has made them successful, what has contributed negatively to their business and what they have planned. Large Vision Business Network Mixer Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Suncoast, Grand Ballroom, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-639-6964 Dozens of businesses will showcase their products and services at the “April Showers of Business Growth” expo. Meet with companies looking for agents, consultants, distributors and sales representatives, and get answers to questions about start-up companies.
MBA programs information session Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.* Cost: Free Location: UNLV, Building WRI-C 302, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit unlv.edu/mba/infosessions Lisa Davis, associate director of the UNLV Lee Business School MBA program, will provide information about curriculum, entrance requirements and the application process. *Also: May 9
Thursday, April 14 “Nevada’s Community Colleges: A Path Forward” Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: CSN Charleston Campus, Building I, Room 108, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-895-0088 Contribute to a conversation about college governance structures and policies that can improve two-year college governance. The event will include lunch and small group discussions about legislative recommendations, finance, governance and workforce alignment. “The Sky’s the Limit” Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $250 Location: Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Email devstaff@dri.edu Join business, education and government leaders for the presentation of the Nevada Medal, the highest scientific honor in the state, to Mary “Missy” Cummings. Cummings is one of the United States’ first female fighter pilots and is a leading researcher on human interactions with unmanned aerial systems.
United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s Leadership Council luncheon and fashion show Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $154 Location: Paris Las Vegas, Champagne Ballroom, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-892-2368 Learn about the Women’s Leadership Council’s impact on the community and the female leaders committed to improving Southern Nevada.
Saturday, April 16 Medical marijuana symposium Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $80 for Clark County Medical Society and Nevada State Medical Association members, $130 for nonmembers Location: Vegas PBS Technology Campus, 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-739-9989 This symposium is designed for medical professionals, to increase their knowledge about medicinal uses of marijuana. Learn how products are tested and dispensed, with a focus on legal and regulatory issues. Business and marketing seminar Time: 9 a.m.-noon Cost: Free Location: Urban Chamber of Commerce, Business Development Center, 1951 Stella Lake St., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-229-6862 Learn about entrepreneurialism as it relates to trusts and estate planning.
Conventions
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National Cancer Registrars Association Annual Conference
Westgate
April 10-13
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International Textiles and Sewing Products Expo
Rio
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National Association of Broadcasters
Las Vegas Convention Center
April 18-21
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Golf Digest Think Young Play Hard Invitational
Aria
April 21-24
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Falmouth Institute Inc. Tribal Secretaries and Administrative Professionals Conference
Tropicana
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Bid Opportunities WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 3 p.m. Independent living services Clark County, 603994 Sherry Wimmer at sherryw@ clarkcountynv.gov
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 2:15 p.m. Desert Breeze Community Center: dehumidifier replacement and rehabilitation Clark County, 604022 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Sandy Valley Park: Ballfield restroom Clark County, 604043 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 2:15 p.m. Rainbow Boulevard, Cactus Avenue to Blue Diamond Road Clark County, 603846 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Traffic signal system modification at Decatur Boulevard and Hacienda Avenue Clark County, 604031 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Prescription benefits manager services for Clark County’s SelfFunded Prescription Drug Plan Clark County, 604027 Chetan Champaneri at chetanc@ clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions SALES $5,100,000 for 57,838 square feet, industrial Address: 2900 Patrick Lane, Las Vegas 89120 Seller: Dowsett Point
Seller agent: Joe Leavitt and Chris Lexis of Avison Young Buyer: Harsch Investment Properties Buyer agent: Did not disclose $2,750,000 for 21,003 square feet, retail Address: Southwest corner of Craig Road and Decatur Boulevard, Las Vegas 89032 Seller: Professional Properties of Las Vegas LLC Seller agent: Tina D. Taylor and Candace Carrell of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $425,000 for 8 units, multi-family residential Address: 3821 Royal Crest St., Las Vegas 89119 Seller: DII Properties LLC Seller agent: Marc Magliarditi of Logic Commercial Buyer: John Kapoglanis Buyer agent: Did not disclose $390,000 for 2.42 acres, land Address: North Lamb Boulevard, Las Vegas 89115 Seller: Lamb Boulevard and Las Vegas LLC Seller agent: Mark Anthony Rua of Realty Executives of Nevada Buyer: Lambeau LLC Buyer agent: Ben Millis and Chris Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
LEASES $251,150 for 2,628 square feet for 63 months, retail Address: 6525 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 165, Las Vegas 89148 Landlord: Monterey Vista Village Shopping Center Landlord agent: Liz Clare, Jackie Young and Kris Watier of Avison Young Tenant: KPZ Investment Tenant agent: Jason Otter of Logic Commercial $178,648 for 1,438 square feet for 60 months, retail, NNN investment Address: 8180 Blue Diamond Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas 89178 Landlord: Sunstone Diamond LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: FoxRed57 LLC dba Carpe Diem Juice Co. Tenant agent: Did not disclose
BUSINESS LICENSES O’Bannon Plaza License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 2201 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: O’Bannon Plaza On the Spot Air License type: Contractor
Address: Did not disclose Owner: On the Spot Air One Stop 4 Flooring License type: Professional services Address: 2200 Civic Center Drive; 6150 W. Flamingo Road; 7300 W. Azure Drive, Suite 110, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: One Stop 4 Flooring LLC Oxford Technology Inc. License type: Professional services Address: 131 W. Cleveland Ave.; 2217 Fairfield Ave.; 2301 Fairfield Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Oxford Technology Inc. Pamela Ruby Photography License type: Photography Address: 704 Summerland Drive, Henderson 89002 Owner: Pamela Ruby Patricia Frenzel License type: Business support Address: Did not disclose Owner: Patricia Frenzel Pedersen Travel Services LLC License type: Travel agency Address: 2685 Niddrie Ave., Henderson 89044 Owner: Pedersen Travel Services LLC Phenomenal Towing License type: Automobile towing Address: 2039 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Phenomenal Towing Planet Auto LLC License type: Auto sales Address: 2246 Losee Road, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Planet Auto LLC Prestige Assisted Living at Mira Loma License type: Group care facility Address: 2520 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 89074 Owner: Henderson Ventures Too LLC Productos Blanquita License type: General retail sales Address: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite B56, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Productos Blanquita Providence Fuel Stop License type: Convenience store Address: 7161 N. Hualapai Way, Las Vegas 89166 Owner: Providence Fuel Stop Pupusas Mi Guanaquita License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 1401 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Pupusas Mi Guanaquita Purity Pool Plus LLC License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Purity Pool Plus LLC Purple Penguin
License type: Restaurant Address: 401 E. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson 89002 Owner: Sugar Shack LLC Q Arts Academy License type: Instruction services Address: 3100 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 111, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Q Arts Academy QM Media Agency License type: Professional promoter Address: 3100 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 111, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: QM Media Agency Quality Services License type: Maintenance services Address: 5246 Acacia Grove St., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Victor A. Garcia RAAC Manager W. Service License type: Recycle waste haulers Address: 845 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: RAAC Manager W. Service Real Massage License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 6530 Annie Oakley Drive, Las Vegas 89014 Owner: Real Massage Rebel License type: Convenience store Address: 3540 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Nevada AK Inc. Reborn Bath Solutions License type: Contractor Address: 6625 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 106, Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Reborn Cabinets Inc. Red Rock Documents Solutions License type: General services counter/office Address: Did not disclose Owner: Red Rock Documents Solutions Retro City Games LLC License type: Sales/services Address: 6100 Mountain Vista St., Suite 120, Henderson 89014 Owner: Retro City Games LLC Rock Bottom Foundation License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Rock Bottom Foundation Sandoval Automobile Accessories License type: General retail sales Address: 1560 N. Eastern Ave., Suite 3, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Sandoval Automobile Accessories Santana Bakes License type: Bakery Address: 5913 Rose Creek Court, North Las Vegas 89031
Owner: Santana Bakes LLC Save-A-Lot License type: Convenience store Address: 4440 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Save-A-Lot Sean Shelby License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Sean Shelby Shaggy’s Shave Ice License type: Cafe Address: 439 Rock Quarry Way, Las Vegas 89032 Owner: Shaggy’s Shave Ice Shawnna Maxwell License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Shawnna Maxwell Shining Bright Cleaning Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3209 Bublin Bay Ave., Las Vegas 89081 Owner: Shining Bright Cleaning Services Shopping Center Services & Maintenance License type: Contractor Address: 2912 Highland Drive, Suite E, Las Vegas 89109 Owner: Shopping Center Services & Maintenance Showbiz Weekly Inc. License type: Management or consulting service Address: 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 300, Henderson 89074 Owner: Showbiz Weekly Inc. Silver State Events LLC License type: Management or consulting service Address: 2005 Yosemite Court, Las Vegas 89074 Owner: Silver State Events LLC Silver State Productions License type: General services counter/office Address: 117 N. Fourth St., Suite 1, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Silver State Productions Simon Protection License type: Professional services Address: 2585 S. Bronco St., Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Simon Protection Smoke & Pro-Club License type: Sales/services Address: 3315 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Cindy Lim Sound Tech License type: General retail sales Address: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd.,
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Suite 14K, Las Vegas 89119 Owner: Therapeutic Works LLC
South Philly Steaks & Fries License type: Restaurant Address: 5051 Stewart Ave., Suite 108, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: South Philly Steaks & Fries
Thistle DKI License type: Contractor Address: 2710 Highland Drive, Las Vegas 89109 Owner: Thistle Construction Inc
Specialized Products Inc. License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Specialized Products Inc.
Tiffany Williams License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 3685 Lily Haven Ave., Las Vegas 89120 Owner: Tiffany Williams
Stained Splinters License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Stained Splinters Stargaze Fragrances License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suites H28, H29, I06, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Stargaze Fragrances Stella License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 4255 Dean Martin Drive, Suite G, Las Vegas 89103 Owner: Stella Strategic Medical Management License type: Management or consulting service Address: 801 S. Rancho Drive, Suite C1, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Strategic Medical Management Subway License type: Restaurant Address: 2400 N. Rancho Drive and 2600 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 117, North Las Vegas 89130 Owner: Subs4U Inc. Summerlin Residential Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Summerlin Residential Services Sweet Addictions, Cookies & Ice Cream License type: Restaurant Address: 2291 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson 89014 Owner: Jades Investments LLC Sweetpotato Awesome License type: Nonfarm product vendor Address: 300 N. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Sweetpotato Awesome T&J Appliance & Garage Door LLC License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: T&J Appliance & Garage Door LLC Therapeutic Works LLC License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 6000 S. Eastern Ave.,
Total Exhibits License type: Trade show services Address: 89 Myrtle Beach Drive, Henderson 89074 Owner: Ruben Flores Valley Wide Leak Detection License type: Professional services Address: 2433 Cliffwood Drive, Henderson 89074 Owner: Inocencio Amaral Wash Myne Car License type: Automobile services Address: 3402 Genesee Gorge Ave., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Wash Myne Car LLC 101 Wireless World 2 License type: General retail sales Address: 5051 Stewart Ave., Suite 108, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: 101 Wireless World 2
- store 4200 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas Just Construction and Management
$167,958, residential - production 2523 Desante Drive, Henderson Toll Henderson LLC
$289,000, pool and/or spa 10421 Loma Portal Ave., Las Vegas Artistic Pool & Spa Inc.
$167,751, single-family residential - production 257 Castellari Drive, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$287,250, tenant improvement offices 8725 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Burke Construction Group Inc. $253,851, single-family residential - production 1637 Quartz Ledge Court, Las Vegas D.R. Horton $252,852, residential - custom 1250 Rose Quartz Road, Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $245,000, tenant improvement apartment 9103 Alta Drive, Suite 802, Las Vegas Fenix Construction $234,553, residential - custom 1240 Rose Quartz Road, Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $209,379, residential - custom 1032 San Eduardo Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $200,000, tenant improvement residential care 7240 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas Affordable Concepts Inc.
A-Zatural Preservations Services LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 218, Henderson 89014 Owner: A-Zatural Preservations Services LLC
$200,000, commercial - remodel 2275 Corporate Circle, Suite 230, Henderson 2275 Corporate Circle LLC
Aces High Tobacco & Gifts License type: Tobacco dealer Address: 101 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 18, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Aces High Tobacco & Gifts
$181,820, residential - production 3213 Porta Cesareo Ave., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC
BUILDING PERMITS $2,200,000, tenant improvement - theaters 4949 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas AR Mays Construction Inc. $1,415,416, residential - custom 710 Dragon Ridge Drive, Henderson Cherng Family Trust $1,266,863, commercial - alteration 2189 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas R&O Construction $625,000, tenant improvement - store 6341 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Solex Contracting Inc. $600,000, tenant improvement
$195,239, residential - production 404 Via San Remo Circle, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
$181,765, residential - production 1085 Via Della Curia, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada $179,768, residential - production 1056 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $175,008, single-family residential - production x2 3276 and 3280 Grayson Lake Court, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $173,935, residential - new 4005 Celebration Cove St., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $168,721, single-family residential - production 351 Pollino Peaks St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes
$162,302, residential - production x2 2539 and 2575 Desante Drive, Henderson Toll Henderson LLC
$132,491, residential - new 933 Vegas Palm Ave., North Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $131,409, perimeter retaining wall 734 Glowing Horizon St., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $129,143, residential - production 1060 Via Della Costrella, Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
$156,202, residential - production 1408 Thurlow Court, Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.
$128,669, residential - production 471 Fortissimo St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$148,827, residential - production 2547 Desante Drive, Henderson Toll Henderson LLC
$126,869, residential - production 1141 Strada Cristallo, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
$147,940, residential - production 286 Divertimento St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$125,705, residential - production 2584 Sable Creek St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$146,942, residential - production 47 Nettle Leaf Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes $146,831, residential - production 2526 Desante Drive, Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $145,804, disaster 1610 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas Har Bro Construction & Consulting $144,845, single-family residential - production 9759 Canyon Landing Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada
$125,705, residential - production x2 3037 and 3053 Ryegrass Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $124,823, single-family residential - production 9729 Ponderosa Skye Court, Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $123,209, residential - production 410 Highspot St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$137,904, residential - production 2633 Marvel Astoria St., Henderson Beazer-Inspirada LLC
$122,880, single-family residential - production x2 9748 and 9756 Canyon Landing Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada
$137,016, residential - production 120 Outcrop Ridge Ave., Henderson PN II Inc.
$121,269, residential - production 2580 Sable Creek St., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$136,906, residential - production x2 888 and 908 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
$121,269, residential - production x2 3041 and 3049 Ryegrass Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada
$134,909, residential - production 3045 Ryegrass Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $134,440, single-family residential - production x2 10505 and 10509 Sparks Summit Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC $134,440, single-family residential - production x2 3218 and 3269 Grayson Lake Court, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC
$120,835, residential - new 5821 Clear Haven Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $120,014, commercial - remodel 3535 Executive Terminal Drive, Suite 200, Henderson 3535 Airport Center LLC To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.
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Category: home builders (Ranked by 2015 sales volume*)
Year established
Total sales volume
Total homes sold
Average closing price
Top executive
Lennar 2490 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 120 Henderson, NV 89074 702-877-9600 • lennar.com
1954
$388,977,314
1,109
$350,746
Stuart Miller, CEO
2
D.R. Horton 1081 Whitney Ranch Drive, Suite 141 Henderson, NV 89014 702-635-3600 • drhorton.com/nevada
1978
$288,755,820
834
$346,230
David Auld, CEO
3
KB Home 5795 Badura Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-266-8500 • kbhome.com/new-homes-las-vegas
1957
$247,306,340
790
$313,046
Jeffrey Mezger, CEO
4
Richmond American Homes 7770 S. Dean Martin Drive, Suite 308 Las Vegas, NV 89139 702-617-8400 • richmondamerican.com/nevada
1987
$223,484,508
582
$383,994
Nicole Bloom, division president
5
CalAtlantic / Ryland Homes 8925 W. Russell Road, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89148 702-360-7500 • calatlantichomes.com/find-yournew-home/31-las-vegas
1967
$169,965,465
576
$295,079
Larry Nicholson, CEO
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American West 250 E. Pilot Road, Suite 140 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-736-6434 • americanwesthomes.com
Did not disclose
$167,656,391
457
$366,863
Did not disclose
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Pardee Homes 4675 W. Teco Ave., Suite 115 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-604-3332 • pardeehomes.com
1921
$141,977,823
377
$376,599
Klif Andrews, division president
8
Pulte Homes 8345 W. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-914-4800 • pulte.com
1950
$133,512,414
347
$384,762
Richard Dugas Jr., CEO
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Woodside Homes 3855 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 102 Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-889-7800 • woodsidehomes.com/new-homesLas-Vegas-Nevada-7
1977
$123,321,505
295
$418,039
Joel Shine, CEO
William Lyon Homes 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 500 Las Vegas, NV 89135 702-263-8200 • lyonhomes.com/nevada
1987
$123,006,144
188
$654,288
Matthew Zaist, CEO, president
Toll Brothers 264 Tarragona Breeze Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89138 702-243-9800 • tollbrothers.com
1967
$105,032,846
211
$497,786
Douglas Yearley, Jr., CEO
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Century Communities 6345 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 400 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-873-5338 • centurycommunities.com
2002
$85,788,435
267
$321,305
Dale Francescon, co-CEO/ chairman; Robert Francescon, co-CEO/ director
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Harmony Homes 8912 Spanish Ridge Ave., Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89148 702-478-8375 • harmonyhomes.com
Did not disclose
$42,225,080
164
$257,470
Robert Beville, division president
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Beazer Homes 4052 Little Bay Ave. North Las Vegas, NV 89081 702-874-8728 • beazer.com/new-las-vegas-homesfor-sale
Did not disclose
$37,330,623
123
$303,501
Allan Merrill, CEO/president
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“COLLECTION OF SHADES” By frank longo
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Across 1 In addition to 9 Like racist or sexist jokes 14 Small country in Europe 20 Kellogg’s cereal 21 As thin as — 22 Gotten up from bed 23 Certain Burgundy fruit 25 Small 26 Regular: Abbr. 27 Bullring yell 28 W-2 expert 29 Belfast’s county 30 Cheesy Italian dish 36 First emperor of Brazil 39 Pigeon’s call 40 Airline serving Oslo 41 Honshu coin 42 Annual Calgary or Rochester celebration 47 Suffix with 119-Across 50 Jackie’s #2 51 Texter’s “Then again ...” 52 “— penny, pick it up ...” 54 Still-life fruit 58 Sam of “The Piano” 60 Very shy sort 65 Ending for cyan 67 British rocker Brian 68 Most indigent 69 Have too much of, for short 72 The 1890s’ nickname 77 See 71-Down 78 Any of 12 pontiffs 80 Two-base hit: Abbr. 81 That gal 83 What playing kids “go round” 88 Expand upon 92 Not as daft 93 Hairy twin in the Bible 94 Garr of film 96 “Ni-i-i-ice!” 97 — -do-well (idle person) 99 Suspect in Clue 104 Charade 107 — Fridays (restaurant) 109 Wriggling fish 110 Post-teens 111 1951 Alec Guinness comedy 118 Left fielder Minnie
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56 For fear that 57 Kin of -kin 59 Tackles, e.g. 61 Gun, as an engine 62 Suffix with opal 63 Tropical tern 64 Signs made by winners 66 Runner Zátopek 69 Chooses 70 Qatari capital 71 With 77-Across, not closing early, as a store 73 Inn in France DOWN 74 Employs 1 Nile vipers 75 Taper off 2 Skewer 76 Gulager of “The Killers” 3 Proceed on, as one’s way 79 Unblemished 4 Green prefix 82 Flattop, e.g. 5 Enkindled 84 Sharp knock 6 Multiple-PC system 85 Karel Capek sci-fi play 7 Knock for — 86 Aves. 8 Expertise 87 “For — a jolly ...” 9 Pester 89 Voodoo — 10 NHL’s Bobby 90 Hype up 11 Civil rights org. 91 Measures of resistance 12 Robert Browning’s “— 95 Gallivant Passes” 98 French “Presto!” 13 Unclogs 100 Atop, in odes 14 Ill feeling 101 Jewish cry of disgust 15 Circular gasket fitting 102 Architect Saarinen 16 Old crime boss Frank 103 Alehouse 17 In error 104 Maximally 18 Dion of song 19 Like a single-person band 105 Overly stylish 106 Person camping out, 24 Do a spit-take, say often 30 Noted period 108 Foot part 31 Peter out, as a trail 112 “Don’t — gift horse in the 32 Present mouth” 33 “— will not!” (firm 113 Quaking tree refusal) 114 Writer Roald and actress 34 “Mazel —!” Arlene 35 Made do 115 Stalk swelling 36 Intend (to) 116 City south of Dijon 37 Ireland, to the Irish 117 “Vive —!” (French cry) 38 Ovid’s 552 121 Imitator 43 Dawn goddess 122 Rick Blaine’s love, in film 44 “Be quiet!” 123 Citi Field baseballers 45 Invite 126 Folding bed 46 Maui garland 127 Old spy org. 48 Verbalized 128 Lapel insert 49 No longer edible 129 D.C.’s land 53 City of central Sicily 55 Appeal 130 Slowing, in music: Abbr.
119 Tearful 120 Tear’s place 121 Zero in 124 Ink-squirting creatures 125 Whoopi Goldberg film that’s apt for this puzzle 131 Israeli money 132 “St. — Fire” 133 Least quiet 134 Albanian city 135 Jr.-year exams 136 Singers Frank and Nancy
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The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the
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