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should we be afraid of zika?
on the cover Rick Moonen is a leading advocate for aquaculture. (Photo by Jon Estrada/Staff)
The latest international health scare is the Zika virus, which the World Health Organization declared a public health emergency. But what is it, and what are its symptoms? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on how the virus is contracted, who is most at risk and what to do if you suspect you’ve been infected.
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thoughtful gifts for new parents
When friends or family members have children, most of us shop for presents at the baby store. But there are easier, more original ways to let the parents know you care and are thinking about them.
can we save the ocean?
As the world’s human population increases — the estimate in March was 7.4 billion, almost double what it was in 1974 — it will become more and more difficult to feed everyone. With that challenge in mind has come the rise of aquaculture, whereby seafood is farm-raised instead of caught in the wild.
do you dig the long ball?
Denny Crine, a Henderson resident and graduate of Basic High, was a seventh-round draft pick by the Chicago White Sox and played two years in the organization. His long-ball hitting at Major League Baseball parks is the stuff of legend. But it’s not fastballs he’s sending 450 feet; it’s slow-pitch softballs.
strength in numbers
Peter Guzman, president of the Latin Chamber of Commerce in Las Vegas, talks about the roadblocks Hispanic businesspeople face and how to overcome them, as well as his priorities with the chamber and the Hispanic community’s growing influence in local and national politics.
more news version of bingo attracts 20 Mexican new faces Texas Station and Boulder Station began offering lotería this month. If the response is high enough, it could become a staple.
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A new vision for the area around Cashman Center What could be a more appropriate venue for new soccer fields than alongside a stadium that hosts a professional team?
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Rock climbers serve as subject matter to test out Atomos monitor recorders during the first day of the National Association of Broadcasters Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
April 18
big showing The National Association of Broadcasters convention returned to Las Vegas with 103,000 attendees from 166 countries. It was the highest attendance at the annual convention since 2008.
April 19
magician stays put A federal judge ordered illusionist Jan Rouven Fuechtener to remain in jail while he awaits trial. The 38-yearold performer was arrested March 16 on child pornography charges.
April 20
trading time MGM Growth Properties, a new subsidiary of MGM Resorts International, began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. It raised $1Â billion in its initial public offering.
April 30
drive for citizenship The Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada and the Culinary Union will host a citizenship drive at Rancho High School to try to get 2,500 people to apply for citizenship in Nevada.
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eyes on the strip Las Vegas Justice Court officials plan to use a $200,000 federal grant to create a program aimed at curbing minor crime along the Strip. The program expected to launch next year.
1,533 New homes sold in Clark County in the first quarter of 2016, up 9.3 percent from the same period last year, according to Home Builders Research.
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the hopefuls and hopeless on the presidential scene The purplest of purple states, Nevada is a key battleground for Oval Office aspirants. Each week, we rank how the presidential candidates fared in the state and on issues important to its residents. Here’s who had a good week and a bad week.
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John Kasich
Bernie Sanders
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It’s been a rocky few weeks for Clinton after Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders scored victories in several states. But Clinton regained momentum on Tuesday, handily winning the primary in New York, where she served as a senator.
Trump enjoyed a decisive win in his home state of New York, where 60 percent of GOP primary voters supported him. It is uncertain whether he can secure enough delegates needed to lock up the Republican nomination before the July convention, but Tuesday helped.
Kasich is a long way from the Republican nomination. But he came in second in New York, securing a quarter of the state’s votes and defeating Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
Sanders’ winning streak ended with the New York primary on Tuesday. He faces a difficult road in securing the Democratic presidential nomination, though he’s not giving up the fight.
Cruz received no delegates out of New York’s primary, where he got less than 15 percent of the Republican vote. Many media outlets speculated that the Texas senator’s quip about Trump’s “New York values” didn’t play well in the state.
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April 20 was the first day of 2016 during which the temperature climbed above 90 degrees. Temperatures this week are expected to drop back down to the 70s and 80s, according to the National Weather Service.
Former Boulder City Police Chief Bill Conger pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of failure to perform a duty and paid a $1,000 fine after he declined to seek charges against an animal-control supervisor accused of improperly euthanizing more than 100 shelter animals.
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sandoval endorses kasich Gov. Brian Sandoval made the rounds on national television after endorsing Ohio Gov. John Kasich for the Republican presidential nomination. “Now more than ever, America needs his leadership in the Oval Office,” Sandoval said.
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SHOULD WE BE AFRAID OF ZIKA? BY MJ STEVENS | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY
On Feb. 1, the World Health Organization declared Zika virus a global public health emergency. It was just the fourth time in the agency’s history that officials declared the spread of a disease an emergency of international concern. ¶ “Most of what we’ve learned is not reassuring,” said Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Everything we look at with this virus seems to be a bit scarier than we initially thought.” ¶ What is Zika virus? And why is it causing public health officials concern? Here’s a look at what you need to know about this viral outbreak.
Cassiana Severino holds her daughter Melisa Vitoria, born with microcephaly, at the IMIP hospital in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
HISTORY Zika first was discovered in rhesus monkeys in 1947 in Uganda. The virus was discovered in humans in 1952 in Uganda and Tanzania. Outbreaks have been recorded in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific.
SYMPTOMS
rash (AP PHOTO)
Aedes aegypti, which transmits Zika virus, is the same type of mosquito that transmits dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever.
TRANSMISSION Zika virus is transmitted to people through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Zika is not transmitted through casual contact. However, the disease can be passed through the exchange of blood or bodily fluids, in childbirth or during sexual activity.
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muscle and joint pain
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Only 1 in 5 people infected with Zika virus will develop symptoms. The symptoms of Zika are similar to those of dengue fever: rash, fever, fatigue, conjunctivitis, malaise, muscle and joint pain, and headache. Symptoms typically are mild and last for up to a week. The incubation period, or time from exposure to Zika to appearance of symptoms, is unknown, but scientists hypothesize it likely is a few days.
TREATMENT
VACCINATIONS
People suffering from Zika virus can try to alleviate symptoms by taking over-the-counter pain and fever medications, resting and drinking plenty of water. Hospitalization due to the virus is uncommon.
There are no vaccinations or medications available to prevent or treat Zika.
The weather phenomenon El Niño likely contributed to the recent outbreak of Zika. Flooding, heavy rain and temperatures spikes — all effects of El Niño’s warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean — contribute to an increase in mosquito populations and breeding sites.
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POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS AND WHY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE CONCERNED There is scientific consensus that Zika virus is a cause of microcephaly, in which a baby’s head and brain fail to develop fully, and Guillain-Barré syndrome, in which a person’s immune system attacks his or her own nerves. The recent spread of Zika virus in Brazil has been accompanied by an unprecedented rise in microcephaly, which is linked with developmental delays and intellectual disability, and a steep increase in Guillain-Barré, which can lead to paralysis and death. In Brazil, the epicenter of the outbreak, at least 1.5 million people have been infected with Zika and more than 4,100 infants have been born with microcephaly. In 2014, 150 babies in Brazil were born with the condition.
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TESTING
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There are no over-thecounter diagnostic tests for Zika. Infection may be suspected based on symptoms and recent history, including travel or residency in an area where Zika is known to be present. Only laboratory testing for the presence of Zika virus RNA in blood or body fluids, such as urine or saliva, can confirm infection. The Zika virus has been detected in blood, urine, amniotic fluid, semen and saliva, as well as in fluids found in the brain and spinal cord.
Reducing the risk of being bitten by a Zika-infected mosquito is the most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus. That can be accomplished both by removing mosquito breeding sites and by reducing contact between mosquitoes and people. The latter can be done by using insect repellent containing DEET, wearing clothing that covers the body, using physical barriers such as screen doors and windows, and eliminating stagnant water. People, particularly pregnant women’s sex partners, also are encouraged to adopt safer sex practices or abstinence for at least four weeks after returning from an area where local transmission of Zika is a concern.
use screen doors remove sources of stagnant water and windows
wear clothing that covers the body
fumigate against mosquitoes
practice safe sex
Some countries affected by Zika are experimenting with biological methods to help control mosquitoes. El Salvador, for example, has introduced to water-storage containers mosquito larvae-devouring fish.
HERE AT HOME: PREVENTING ZIKA IN SOUTHERN NEVADA Two people in Southern Nevada have tested positive for Zika virus: a local man who had visited Guatemala and a woman who had visited Brazil. As people across the country continue to travel to countries and territories impacted by Zika, it is almost certain there will be more cases reported in the United States and in Nevada. However, local officials are taking steps to try to reduce the impact here as much as possible.
U.S. CASES Despite the recent appearance of Zika in several states, including Texas, Georgia and Florida, public health officials say they expect several factors to keep the number of locally transmitted cases low. Why? The United States has less dense areas than South and Central America, and there is greater access to air conditioning and protective screens here. NUMBER OF REPORTED TRAVEL-ASSOCIATED ZIKA VIRUS DISEASE CASES, BY STATE
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Las Vegas ranked low in a recent study for risk of Zika virus spread, in part because of the city’s minimal mosquito population, despite its large influx of international tourists.
*There were no locally acquired cases reported in the United States. ** There were four travel-associated cases and 471 locally acquired cases reported in the U.S. territories.
■ Since Feb. 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that women who are pregnant consider postponing travel to areas where Zika transmission is ongoing. An up-to-date list can be found online at cdc.gov ■ The Southern Nevada Health District’s Vector Surveillance program updated its methods to include surveillance for the mosquito species that carries Zika virus. The mosquito species has not been found in the community. ■ United Blood Services, the valley’s blood provider, is safeguarding its blood supply from Zika virus by deferring donors who recently traveled to the Caribbean, Mexico or Central or South America. A computer system flags such travelers so they can’t donate blood until they’ve been back in the United States for at least 28 days. Also, donors are advised within 14 days of their blood donation to alert the blood center if they develop symptoms that might indicate a viral infection such as Zika. The travel waiting period is expected to reduce the number of eligible donors across the United States by an estimated 2 percent.
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Southern Nevada Health District, World Health Organization, United Blood Services, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Fisher & Phillips
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ot far from the Strip, the door of a metal building opens to a dark hallway and moist curtains. The temperature drops from 75 degrees to just under 35, and more than 50 tons of fish from around the world sit covered in thick ice shavings, waiting to be delivered to restaurants throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Chef Rick Moonen, the founder and owner of RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay, browses the inventory at the Supreme Lobster and Seafood Co. warehouse with longtime friend Larry Manheim, a former chef now working as a salesman at the plant. Unlike some years ago, when most of Supreme Lobster’s inventory was wild-caught, the warehouse markets 60 percent of its seafood as farmed-raised, because chefs like Moonen are demanding it. Moonen, 60, is recognized by chefs and scholars as a leader in aquaculture fish farming, a growing practice in which fish are raised in controlled environments and harvested for human consumption. Commonly farmed fish include salmon, tilapia, catfish, carp, trout, bream and sea bass. While most chefs on the Las Vegas Strip use less than 20 percent, if any, aquaculture sea animals on their menu, more than half of Moonen’s 30 seafood appetizers and entrees fea-
ture farm-raised fish and crustaceans. Despite worldwide increases in commercial aquaculture fish farming, Moonen said most U.S. restaurants have yet to follow the trend because chefs are reluctant to serve food they don’t see as “natural.” “If you’re a real chef, you have this belief system that real food comes from nature, and there’s a connectedness with all of that,” Moonen explained. “But at some point, being connected with nature also means working to preserve it.” Over 48 percent of the world’s seafood is farm-raised, according to a 2013 study from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization, up from 4 percent in 1970. A separate 2013 study from the World Bank’s Agricultural and Environmental Services estimates aquaculture will account for over 60 percent of the world’s seafood by 2030. “You sit down and think, ‘7 billion now, 10 billion by 2060,’” Moonen said, referring to the world’s human population. “It’s not rocket science that we’re going to have some serious issues with food security if we don’t do something.” That something, Moonen and others believe, is the ongoing development of aquaculture farming, which can be as simple as a family raising catfish in a homemade pond filled with well water or as complex as an international corporation maintaining multiple species in netted-off areas of oceans around the world. o cean, Continued on page 16
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Thousands of sea bird species feed on small fish and plankton and the birds themselves often become food for large marine life. Ocean acidification threatens to interfere with their food, breeding and migration patterns.
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HEALTHY OCEANs are IMPORTANT TO OUR EXISTeNCE
Oceans are the foundation of this planet, covering 71 percent of Earth’s surface, yet overfishing and excess carbon dioxide are threatening to break the delicate ecosystem that helps keep the world in balance. Here’s a look at the underwater kingdom and how its demise could affect our lives.
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CO2 One giant filtration system
Oceans absorb 30 to 40 percent of man-made carbon dioxide in the atmosphere Too much CO2 makes oceans acidic (and also causes higher ocean temperatures) If oceans are too acidic, the entire ocean food chain is at risk of collapse. The ocean is unable to absorb CO2 as efficiently — the atmosphere continues to heat at an even faster pace, sea levels rise, food supplies are at risk, and weather becomes even more violent and unpredictable.
Phytoplankton
species that Rely on exoskeletons Ocean acidification suppresses the immune response of species with exoskeletons, leaving them with partial armor or none at all. Without protection, the organism can eventually die. Those that do survive will be exposed to more bacteria in the water, placing humans at greater risk of shellfish poisoning. Species that rely on exoskeletons include: Corals, sea stars, mussels, crab, lobster, clams, oysters, shrimp and scallops.
HUMAN SEAFOOD CONSUMPTION Ocean acidification is threatening marine life from the bottom up, but overfishing is adding stress to an already taxed system from the top down. Americans consumed 4.7 billion of pounds of seafood in 2014 alone; about half was wild caught. If consumption continues at this pace, some species at the top can be pushed to extinction. Humans consume top predators and large sea creatures
TOP PREDATORS Large sharks, some whales, dolphins, swordfish, barracudas Some large sea creatures are food for top predators
Large sea creatures Tuna, salmon, mackerel, small sharks, turtles, squid, octopus, cod Zooplankton
These species are the first to decline if acidification continues.
Some filter feeders are food for large sea creatures
Filter feeders These animals are responsible for consuming and “cleaning” small organisms from the water. Filter feeders include: Clams, zooplankton, small or young fish, krill, some species of whales, sharks and birds, mussels, worms, etc. Pteropods and phytoplankton are food for filter feeders
pteropods and Phytoplankton Pteropods (sea snails) and phytoplankton are the foundation of the ocean food chain and at most immediate risk if acidification continues. They will dissolve in the acidic water, their numbers will decline, and the fish that feed on them will then also be at risk.
CORAL HEALTH IS DECLINING Coral reefs rely on an exoskeleton and are at extreme risk as acidity levels and water temperatures increase. Ninety-three percent of the Great Barrier Reef is now bleached and at risk of dying if conditions don’t change. Reefs are home to thousands of marine species, and their death would disrupt the entire aquatic food chain.
A miracle PLANT Known as the “trees of the ocean” and kelp, protein-packed seaweed provides shelter for marine life and is a staple in many diets around the world. It may also be one of the most important weapons against ocean acidification. Kelp soaks up CO2 from the water and releases oxygen back into it. For this reason scientists are exploring benefits seaweed farms may have in revitalizing CO2 soaked areas.
Graphic by Liz Brown/staff Sources: National Ocean Service; Monterey Bay Aquarium
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WHAT IS AQUACULTURE?
Aquaculture, by definition, is the practice of breeding and raising large populations of fish or plants in various habitats to eventually become food for humans. Habitats include ponds, rivers, lakes and the oceans, and organisms include food fish, sport fish, bait fish, ornamental fish, crustaceans, mollusks, algae, sea vegetables, and fish eggs, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Because almost all of fish-farming operations utilize different methods of spawning, transporting, raising, harvesting and delivering their fish, it can be difficult to know who follows good and bad practices. Below is the step-by-step process of True North Salmon Co., an organization touted by Chef Rick Moonen for its healthy practices and quality fish.
STEP 1
True North Salmon eggs are spawned in 85 farms across Maine and eastern Canada, where they’re collected and incubated in indoor, freshwater pens. Because Atlantic Salmon are native to the area, the farmed Atlantic Salmon eggs are not sterilized. The offspring live in the freshwater pens for the first 12 months of their lives.
HOW DOES THE LIFE OF A WILD SALMON COMPARE? Wild salmon begin their lives in freshwater streams or rivers, where they hatch and swim downstream toward the ocean. They spend about a year in their freshwater birthplace growing from “alevin” into “smolts.” After about 12 to 18 months, they make their way to the ocean, where they adapt to their saltwater habitats. After anywhere from one to five years in the ocean for Pacific salmon and one to four years for Atlantic salmon, the wild fish return to their freshwater birthplace, where they breed and lay eggs, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. After spawning, over 95 percent of the adult salmon die, generally within a week, contributing to a nutrient-rich environment for their hatching offspring.
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salmon per pen are released into netted pens in the Gulf of Maine after their first year of life. They live here for the next 18 to 24 months.
PENS RA NGE IN SIZE F ROM Fish farming can take place both in cages in the ocean, or in on-land systems like ponds or tanks. Most aquaculture salmon are farmed in netted pens, anchored in the ocean.
WHAT ELSE IS IN THE PEN? Other organisms, like mussels, kelp and other seaweeds are also farmed inside the pens, providing nutrients and an ecosystem for the salmon inside.
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Global aquaculture production hit a record high of more than 198 billion pounds in 2012, including almost 53 million pounds of aquatic plants.
WHAT DO THEY EAT? The salmon, which came from the Saint John River in New Brunswick, Canada, are fed chemical- and dye-free pellets, made from fish, animal and plant proteins, as well as fishmeal and fish oil, Andrew Lively of True North said. The pellets are distributed using automatic feeders.
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SO HOW DOES AQUACULTURE HELP OUR OCEANS?
Aquaculture fish are considered sustainable because a percentage of their diet comes from pellets and other nonnatural sources, meaning they consume less sea organisms than their wild counterparts, which in turn places less stress on their ecosystems, explained Greg Lutz, an aquaculture professor at Louisiana State University. Consuming farmed fish also helps preserve the wild populations of that fish by reducing demand and cutting down on overfishing, Lutz said.
CONCERNS SURROUNDING FARMED FISH
It’s important to know if your fish comes from a responsible company. Some fly-by-night organizations and underground fish farms can cause serious harm. Jimmy Avery, a professor of aquaculture at Mississippi State University, described farms in Asia where fish are treated with carcinogens and antibiotics, leaving residue in the animal’s flesh that also harms the humans that eat them. Other areas of concern include:
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When the fish reach a healthy 10 pounds, they’re placed one-by-one into a water-filled narrow tube and killed instantly with a percussive stun machine, which hits the fish in the head. Then they’re cleaned and cut. Andrew Lively, True North’s vice president of global marketing said the percussive stun method is the “most humane,” when compared with other methods, such as air or carbon dioxide asphyxiation, because it’s faster and prevents lactic acid from building in the salmon’s meat when the fish becomes uncomfortable or stressed.
STEP 4 Salmon is packed and shipped in refrigerated trucks, and arrive to their target market in about two days. True North salmon is available online for home delivery or at local grocery stores in the eastern United States.
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SEA LICE AND DISEASE: Although naturally occurring, sea lice can grow in large concentrations in farmed pens, spreading to surrounding waters and attacking wild baby salmon as they head from their freshwater spawning grounds out to sea, according to Moonen and the British Columbia-based Coastal Alliance for Aquaculture Reform. Wild fish are also susceptible to diseases from farmed fish, as well as pesticides and antibiotics used in some farms to stop disease from spreading. CHEMICALS: Wild salmon absorb carotenoid from eating krill and shrimp, giving their meat its pink color. But because farmed salmon eat pellets instead, some companies give its fish an artificial pigment to attain the hue consumers expect. This pigment is the same used in fake tanning and sun protection products. ESCAPEES: While only 1 percent, or about 1 million farmed fish escape, opponents of aquaculture fear the fish (especially those that are genetically modified) feed “more aggressively,” than wild stocks, according to a 2011 study from Harvard University, and could out-compete native fish for food. There is also a risk of interbreeding, which would weaken the wild’s genetic pool, according to studies from Harvard University and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. FISH FECES: Feces and waste feed can have a “significant” impact on the ocean floor and surrounding ecosystems, the Coastal Alliance said. With anywhere from 250,000 to 2 million fish swimming in the average ocean fish farm pen, the amount of biomass produced equals that of between 125 and 1,000 Indian bull elephants, the organization estimated. NETS: Net-cages can also attract natural salmon predators, like seals, sharks, dolphins and sea lions, that, especially on European fish farms, are shot dead, the alliance said. “Several dozens” more get caught in the nets each year and die that way, too.
Sources: National Ocean Service; Monterey Bay Aquarium; USDA; Center for Food Safety; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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ing to more than 5 percent of the world trade market for seafood that year. Greg Lutz, a professor at Louisiana State University True North, a New Brunswick-based Atlantic salmon and aquaculture scholar, estimates that the recent exfarm with over 85 functioning sites across the eastern tinction scares are the beginning of a worldwide fish United States and Canada, is closer to the latter. shortage. With over 10 million fish spread across nearly 1,200 Though NOAA reports show aquaculture is growing netted pens in the Atlantic Ocean, the company’s 2,800 annually by over 3 percent worldwide, Lutz said even employees spawn broodstock fish in indoor freshwater fish farming as it’s currently being practiced has a harsh tanks, replicating the climate of wild salmon, which also effect on the oceans. spawn in freshwater. Farmed salmon, for instance, consume one to four When the eggs hatch, the young salmon spend their pounds of ground anchovies or sardines in pellets per first year of life in indoor tanks, where they’re fed pound of their own mass. Lutz said that’s better than through a timed feeder before being moved to netted feeding the fish their natural foods — endangered krill pens in the Atlantic Ocean. and shrimp, which wild salmon eat five pounds The pens are refilled, and the year-round cyof per pound of their own mass. But the curcle of life goes on inside of them. Meanwhile, rent aquaculture model still pulls far too outside of the nets, wild salmon are less The United much nutrition from the sea, Lutz said. abundant than ever. States is the world To be fully sustainable, salmon leader in sustainable must be adapted to plant and vegeNear extinction fish management, according to the table-based diets, like soy and corn, If there’s one fish that embodies Food and Agriculture Lutz said. the need for continued aquaculture Organization of the Another more controversial opgrowth, it’s salmon. United Nations tion to wild catching, genetically modiOnce among the most plentiful fish (FAO) fied salmon, soon will be on Americans’ in the sea, wild species of Pacific and Attables. lantic salmon are now on the verge of going In November, the AquAdvantage salmon beextinct, according to U.S. government sources, came the first genetically modified animal to receive thanks to overfishing. FDA approval for commercial production and sale. The Overfishing, the human-involved process of catching fish is an Atlantic salmon with genetic enhancements wild fish populations faster than they can reproduce, from the Pacific Chinook “King” salmon and a bottomhas left 90 percent of the world’s fisheries nearly desodwelling fish called an ocean pout. The AquAdvantage late, according to the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood salmon’s engineered DNA allows it to grow year-round Watch. instead of only during spring and summer months, when The California-based acquarium’s internationally most salmon go through growth. regarded seafood watch list places most of the world’s Known colloquially as “Frankenfish,” the AquAdvanknown fisheries among three categories: tage salmon grows up to three times the size of a regular n Fully exploited: Fished beyond near-term recovery Atlantic salmon, in almost half the time (18 months as n Overexploited: Overfished but able to recover opposed to three years), according to spokesman Dave n Collapsed: Permanently damaged. Conley for Aqua Bounty Technologies, which produces Moonen explained that while fish remain in fisheries the fish. that fall under all three categories, “collapsed” fisherThe genetically modified fish, first developed in 1993, ies are so desolate that dropping a net in those areas is a took over 20 years to gain FDA approval. Although the waste of time and money. FDA claimed the fish was “as safe as food from conven“There’s not enough fish in the ocean to put gas in your tional Atlantic salmon,” in 2010, five years passed before boat and make it worth going out there,” he explained. the agency’s official blessing was given. Eighteen species of Pacific salmon were listed in a Amid fears that the fish could escape containment 2009 report from the Washington State Recreation and and reproduce with wild populations, and because of Conservation Office as either “threatened” or “endanconsumer concerns over genetically modified animals, gered,” a figure that remained into 2016, a department the FDA continually delayed the approval process, Conspokesman said. ley said, leaving the company nearly bankrupt. In September 2015, a National Oceanic and AtmoFor that reason, AquAdvantage salmon appears to be spheric Administration study determined that four the only genetically modified fish, for now, in the works. additional Pacific salmon stocks were also “subject to As part of the landmark approval, “Frankenfish” are only overfishing,” meaning the rate of harvest “may need to allowed to grow in indoor, freshwater tanks, away from be reduced.” the wild. In the Gulf of Maine, the local population of Atlantic Cash-strapped and barely surviving at the longsalmon also is endangered, according to a 2016 NOAA awaited time of the FDA approval, Aqua Bounty hopes report. to begin selling its product in U.S. grocery stores by 2017, “If this iconic species goes extinct, the extensive Conley said. (food) services it once provided to the American people Lutz believes fish like the AquAdvantage salmon are will be lost forever,” the report said of the Gulf of Maine’s the future. In the next 30 to 40 years, he said, most if not salmon. all seafood would be farmed, genetically modified fish. At least 425 billion pounds of wild salmon were caught in 2011, according to a 2014 report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, contributocean, Co ntinued on page 18
Is modifying the gene pool a solution? While genetically modified plants, like soy and corn, are abundant in Americans’ diets, November’s approval of the AquAdvantage salmon was the first time in U.S. history that a genetically engineered animal was approved for human consumption. The move has been highly controversial. To make the supersized salmon, known colloquially in the aquaculture community as “Frankenfish,” a growth hormone gene from a Pacific Chinook “King” salmon and a promoter from an ocean pout were added to an Atlantic Salmon’s 40,000 genes, allowing the fish to grow yearround instead of only during spring and summer months. The added genes make the AquAdvantage salmon grow up to three times the size of a regular Atlantic Salmon, in almost half the time (18 months as opposed to three years), according to spokesman Dave Conley for AquaBounty Technologies, which produces the fish. AquAdvantage salmon grow at an especially fast rate and also are able to reproduce by just two years of age, while regular salmon normally reproduce between ages three and six years. But because of their size, the genetically modified fish are slow swimmers, and require three pounds of wild feed per pound of their own growth. And while Aqua Bounty Technologies claims there are no nutritional deficiencies in their salmon, Chef Rick Moonen was adamant such a fish couldn’t have the same nutritional value as wild caught or unmodified farm-raised fish. “Something like that isn’t natural, it’s just scary” Moonen said. “Its growth and development is stressed, and the meat won’t be as nutritious.”
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“If you’re a real chef, you have this belief system that real food comes from nature, and there’s a connectedness with all of that. But at some point, being connected with nature also means working to preserve it. You sit down and think, ‘7 billion now, 10 billion by 2060’ (referring to the human population). It’s not rocket science that we’re going to have some serious issues with food security if we don’t do something.” — Rick Moonen
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“Sooner or later we still come back to this issue: How are we going to make more food with limited resources on the planet?” Lutz said. Paul Anderson, director of the Sea Grant and Aquaculture Research Institute at the University of Maine, agrees. With “no guarantee” that endangered salmon and other fish will be replenished anytime soon, Anderson said further advancements in science and aquacultural farming would be needed to help “figure everything out.” A narrow scope Besides salmon, RM Seafood’s Moonen orders farm-raised oysters, barramundi and sturgeon among other sea animals from as many as 30 different sources, including Supreme Lobster, filling about 15 of 30 farm-raised seafood appetizers and entrees on his menu. “Without aquaculture, the wild world cannot satisfy the amount of salmon and other sea animals that the rest of the world wants,” he said. “We have a very narrow scope of what the ocean has to offer as an acceptable dinner product.” Matt Accarrino, of San Francisco-based SPQR, is another chef working to include sustainable aquaculture items on his menu. Accarrino, whose restaurant features farmed caviar, abalone, red trout and sturgeon, says he promotes sustainability by ordering from local, responsible farmers. His main supplier, Sacramento-based Passmore Ranch, drives anywhere from 50 to 75 pounds of farmed sturgeon 110 miles to SPQR’s front door, twice each week. It’s the closest sturgeon farm to the San Francisco Bay area, he said. “It’s super important that you know your product and know your farmers,” Accarrino said. “Sustainability is a version of consistency, a well-run operation that provides high-quality products.” Still, for other chefs, like Portland, Maine-based Matt Ginn, 30, of Evo Kitchen + Bar, sustainability can be found not through farmed fish, but by choosing wild species that are both local and sustainable. With local Gulf of Maine salmon listed as endangered, and others, like cod and haddock, considered overfished, Ginn’s menu instead features more common sea animals, like hake, mackerel and Acadian redfish. “These fish are equally as good, and for different plates, even better at times,” Ginn said. “I don’t know why some people have this negative stigma, but the fish taste good and they’re healthy.” While Moonen and four other aquaculture chefs interviewed by The Sunday acknowledged that not all of the seafood on their menus was environmentally sustainable, they all said they hoped their ongoing efforts would result in the preservation of sea animals, and a healthier planet. But for now, most chefs still use a majority of wildcaught fish on their menus, Moonen said. And as long as chefs can cook wild fish and consumers can eat it without any visible consequences, that trend will be hard to buck, he said. “It’s not something that will happen overnight,” Moonen said. “That’s for sure.”
Our seafood comes from other countries In 2015, over 90 percent of the seafood consumed in the U.S. was imported, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The leading foreign suppliers of seafood products to the U.S. in 2014 were China, Canada, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Chile, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
14.6 pounds The average amount of fish and shellfish consumed in the U.S. per person in 2014. That’s 4.5 ounces of seafood per week, less than half of what the USDA recommends.
most consumed SEAFOOD IN the united states in 2014 1. Shrimp
2. Salmon
5. Alaska Pollock
3. Tuna
6. Pangasius
9. Crab
7. Cod
4. Tilapia
8. Catfish
10. Clams
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? EAT responsibly The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch says promoting sustainable seafood is as easy as asking questions. The watch recommends asking the simple question “Do you serve sustainable seafood?” when shopping or eating at restaurants, to promote sustainable seafood practices.
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Some grocery stores, like Whole Foods, list a fish’s origin, whether it was farmed or wild-caught, and signify how sustainable the fish is using red, yellow and green stickers.
consume responsibly Fossil fuels are a major contributor to ocean acidification, but finding small ways to reduce your personal consumption can make a big difference. Carpooling, driving fuel-efficient vehicles and using public transportation are all great examples, as is investing in alternative energy like solar power.
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educate yourself Read, research and explore resources like Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch app, which provides free, up-to-date information on seafood recommendations. The app uses a color-coded method and searches for local restaurants that serve ocean-friendly seafood. Consumers can also find the information online, at www.seafoodwatch.org.
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‘It’s meant to be rambunctious’ Mexican version of bingo attracts new faces to casinos By Chris Kudialis staff writer
Las Vegans Alex and Marco Ponce have fond memories of lotería, a game their Mexican-born parents taught them and that the brothers grew up playing in Huntington Beach, Calif. “My family used to always get upset with me because I’d call out the cards, and I’d laugh when I’d win,” said Alex, 29. Marco, 26, shook his head and smiled at the recollection as the brothers sat in the Texas Station bingo room. Though the Ponces are 1,600 miles from the small Mexican town of Huehuetlán el Chico where their parents grew up, the brothers recently participated again in their favorite pastime — this time as adults in a Las Vegas casino. This month and next, TexJoin a game as Station and Boulder StaCombined bingo and tion are offering lotería for lotería games are offered the first time in the casinos’ La Bonita pitchman Victor Flores holds a sign for “El Arbol” (The Tree) during a game of lotería at at 5 p.m. Saturdays at 22-year histories. Dictated Texas Station. (photos by Ricardo Torres/staff) Texas Station and at in Spanish and repeated in 5 p.m. Sundays at Boulder Station. English, the game was added to reach the casinos’ Latino The lingo and Spanish-speaking clients. La tabla: A lotería card printed with Texas Station and Boulder Staa randomly created 4-by-4 grid of tion are two of Station Casinos’ most pictures popular resorts among Spanish speakEl gritón: The caller ers. Company officials estimate nearly Lotería or buenas: What the winhalf of Texas Station’s customers are ner shouts when he or she places Latino. four beans in a horizontal, vertical or “This comes from a need to serve our diagonal row, or any other specified Latino community,” casino spokeswomwinning pattern an Rosana Romero said. “But regular bingo players have also been playing, so games of bingo followed by six games we’ve had a neat integration of cultures.” of lotería. A six-pack of either bingo or Lotería is similar to bingo, except lotería cards costs $20. Prizes include it uses pictures instead of numbers. $25 gift cards to La Bonita grocery store A caller tells a riddle for each picture and slot credits of up to $200. before showing it to players. Instead Maria Hernandez, 35, and her sister of bingo chips or dauber stamps, dried Alex Ponce smiles while playing Lotería. Across from him is his brother Marco. Enriqueta Hernandez, 49, won recent beans are placed on cards. lotería games at Texas Station. Born and Not all lotería players, however, are munity, from the drunk to the prissy “Every card has a story, a tradition to raised in Mexico City, the two recently Mexican. lady and the guy who tries too hard to it,” explained Victor Flores, a caller at relocated to the United States — Maria Las Vegas resident Cheryl Jones has get her.” Texas Station. “That’s one of the main to Las Vegas, and Enriqueta to Los Anplayed bingo for 35 years at Boulder StaLotería is played by Mexican families differences.” geles. The two saw an ad for the game tion. Though she can’t speak a word of in the same way American families play The cards, which include a clown, a while shopping at La Bonita and decidSpanish, Jones, 83, follows along as the “Sorry” or “Connect Four.” Lotería also large spider and a drunk man, embrace ed to test their luck. lotería cards are repeated in English. is popular during large festivals and cartraditional Mexican stereotypes in a sa“It’s fun because this is our tradition,” “I love it,” Jones said. “It’s a fun game, nivals. tirical manner. Maria said. and it has brought some new players “If you go to the Mexican carnivals “You can’t help but like the humor Lotería is scheduled to run through here. I love that they include everybody where it’s played, it’s meant to be loud, that comes along with the actual cards,” May but could continue beyond if in it.” it’s meant to be rambunctious, it’s not at Alex Ponce said. “It’s just funny, all of there’s enough interest, Romero said. Each 90-minute session offers six all a super serious game,” Ponce said. the stereotypes of the Mexican com-
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diane fearon FROM communities in schools of nevada Title: CEO Agency address: 3720 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Agency phone number: 702-770-7611 Agency website: cisnevada.org Hours of operation: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday
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Because all kids deserve hope for their future What does your organization do? Communities In Schools of Nevada removes non-academic obstacles for students in poverty, allowing them to stay in school and achieve in life. Who are your clients? We partner with
the Clark, Washoe and Elko County school districts to help low-income, high-risk K-12 students and their families. When was your organization established? The Nevada chapter of the
national organization was established in 2004 to provide wraparound services to students in need, to provide dropout prevention services and to increase the graduation rate of low-income, high-risk students in schools across the state. What services do you offer that the community likely knows about?
Coordinating community resources such as food pantries, mentoring, college prep, and medical and dental professional services. What services do you offer that the community might not know about?
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.
Our dedicated, full-time site coordinators are stationed at the campuses we partner with and identify and help students. CIS has one-on-one goal setting and followup with 5 to 10 percent of each school we serve. What sparked your interest in the nonprofit sector? During my 25 years in
banking, I was involved as a board member with a number of nonprofits, including Habitat for Humanity, the Shade Tree and American Diabetes Association. In February 2013, I had changed professions, and the opportunity to become CEO of Communities In Schools presented itself; it truly was the perfect blend of professional challenge and reward, and personal challenge and reward. Any recent updates about your organization that you’d like to share?
We have expanded operations in more Title 1 schools in the Clark County School District and have developed a new affiliate serving western Nevada. CIS of Nevada also has worked closely with our national organization to enhance our program and
An instructor works with students at Dean Petersen Elementary School as part of the Communities In Schools program, a nonprofit resource for students. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
business operations through the Total Quality System standards by which we measure our performance. What has been your most exciting professional project to date?
The expansion of CIS program services in the Clark County School District from 12 low-income, high-risk, Title 1 schools in the 2012-13 school year to 44 Title 1 schools in the 2015-16 year. We launched CIS program services in the Washoe County School District in 201415 with three Title 1 schools and now are in five Title 1 schools. This extraordinary expansion is our most exciting project because we have increased substantially the number of students and schools we serve while maintaining the level of quality that generates significant positive impact. What can people do to help your organization? Monetarily, people can
donate, which provides funding for direct service to students in need. Or volunteer, which helps our students with mentoring and tutoring in areas in which they may struggle. Advocacy also is incredibly valuable to us; please tell others about CIS and encourage elected officials to support evidence-based integrated student support for high-risk schools.
the generous financial contribution she makes. Her service on the Nevada State Board of Education is another example of her commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students in Nevada, for the social and economic benefits that will accrue to all of us. How do you motivate people to get involved? Having the public come
on a site visit allows for a first-hand demonstration of our program in action. This engagement often leads to meaningful experiences, which motivate folks to get involved. (Email dianef@ cisnevada.org to sign up for a site visit.) Where do you see your organization in five years? In the Clark County School
District, there are 357 schools. Of those, 251 are Title 1 schools, where 40 percent or more of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch. We are committed to deepening our impact to help more students. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be?
Increase awareness about the benefits of investing in our youth and education, both financially and socially. Anything else you’d like to share? One
What can Southern Nevadans do to improve our community in general?
Continue to put education in the forefront of social and political efforts. Whom do you admire and why?
I admire and appreciate Elaine Wynn for her smart, investment-style philanthropy and for the example she sets for all leaders in Nevada. Her support of Communities In Schools is invaluable and goes well beyond
of the many things I love about being a part of Communities In Schools is that I am able to spread the message of hope. There are more people familiar with the problems we face in Nevada than there are people familiar with the solutions. It is a privilege for me to provide kids who don’t have a choice in their present circumstances the ability to have a choice in their future and the opportunity to realize their potential.
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“Sam by Starck” by French designer Philippe Starck is shown in the porte cochere during the 2014 grand opening of the SLS Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/ staff file)
Red Rock gives SLS something to aspire to
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he week of the opening of Red Rock Resort in April 2006, I toured the property with the president of the hotel, Scott Kreeger. I recall him being especially responsive to my questions about Rocks Lounge, Cherry nightclub and the new sports book. Kreeger said I would be spending a lot of time at the hotel, and he was right. Over the past decade, I’ve made Red Rock Resort a fairly regular stop, especially Rocks Lounge. Building the resort a decade ago on a parcel at the 215 Beltway and West Charleston Boulevard was putting a pin on a map where a mass of residents previously had no such option. Red Rock stood alone as a resort nearly equal to any on the Strip but was still a neighborhood casino. As a testament to the working environment forged by Station Casinos at Red Rock, 1 in 5 employees who opened the hotel 10 years ago remains on staff today. One who no longer is there is Kreeger, who has since taken over at SLS Las Vegas.
Vegas, the decision to close We’ve been keeping a Andres’ restaurant can close watch on SLS since it be explained in one word: opened in August 2014 and reality. especially since Kreeger “Ku was a great concept, took over for Rob Oseland and Jose Andres is an five months after that. amazing chef,” Kreeger While Red Rock Resort said, noting Andres’ excelexperienced swift success, lent Bazaar Meat at SLS. SLS has fought to find the John “He is a big part of our right mix of amenities to Katsilometes plans. The venue was very draw a consistent balance popular with the foodie of locals and tourists. crowd, and that is a testaIts partnership with ment to Jose’s culinary skill. We will look Starwood Resorts, which in September is to a concept in the future that has a little scheduled to open W Las Vegas in the hobroader appeal and complements our tel’s Lux Tower, should boost convention existing, highly successful restaurant business at the property. The W will have platform.” a separate entrance and its own pool and SLS already has the popular Umami spa, which are under construction. Burger and the grab-and-go 800 Degrees The latest move by the hotel was to pizza café. Katsuya is the equal of any pull out one of its restaurants, a really sushi place I’ve tried in Las Vegas, and good one, Jose Andres’ Ku Noodle. The Mediterranean restaurant Cleo is refined Asian restaurant, bedecked in white and and worth the trip. Northside Café also is in a prime location just off the casino consistently good and — most important floor, closed April 1. to my schedule — open 24 hours. Similar to how the hotel shed its Still, the changes will continue at SLS, Fred Segal stores and closed its jewelry which also cut its buffet. (Don’t expect a store supplied by the Jewelers of Las
return to that concept, maybe ever.) “We like to stay fresh and offer new experiences at the property that keep us top of mind and introduce new concepts to the market,” Kreeger said. “In order to do this, you have to take a few risks. We do this with our restaurants, our hotel product and our entertainment. We will do this with the brand as well, as we continue to define ourselves as a fresh alternative to the typical Las Vegas resort.” I chatted with Kreeger at the opening of T-Mobile Arena, and he essentially repeated that last sentence as he hung near the bar at Hyde Lounge. He seemed really relaxed and confident, same as a decade ago when he launched what many Las Vegans feel is the city’s finest locals resort. Kreeger is embarking on a more challenging path today. It’s not easy on the corner of Sahara Avenue and the Strip, but it is a great locale for the kind of fireworks show Red Rock Resort recently witnessed in celebration of its 10-year anniversary. Scott Kreeger, for one, believes it.
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living with an ostomy pouch Because of stigmas, misinformation and social discomfort, ostomies often are not discussed. But with nearly 750,000 people living in the United States with one, it’s time for that dialogue to begin. ¶ An ostomy is a surgically created opening that reroutes the small intestine, colon or bladder into a pouch outside of the body. Ostomies are put in place for different reasons and can be permanent or temporary. ¶ “Ostomies can deeply improve so many people’s lives, but it is a sensitive subject and it can take a lot of adjustment before the person — called an ostomate — becomes comfortable with it,” said Patty Blaschak, RN, Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse of MountainView Hospital. ¶ Here’s a glimpse at what living with an ostomy is like.
The emotional component “There is a grieving process that occurs for patients after receiving their ostomy. It’s a prosthetic body part, much like receiving a prosthetic limb, and patients need to take their time to grieve that loss and begin to accept this new component of their life,” Blaschak said. For some patients, this can be a quick process; for others, it may take time. Support groups, therapy and open communication with loved ones can help.
What it is and how it works There are three main types of ostomies used to redirect an organ that is not functioning properly and to give the body an avenue to expel waste when it is unable to do so on its own. Here is how each type works: Ileostomy An ileostomy is put in place permanently when someone’s colon needs to be removed or put in temporarily when the colon needs time to heal after a surgery. During ileostomy surgery, the surgeon redirects the small intestine by creating a stoma, a small portion of the intestine brought through the abdominal wall to anchor a pouch and allow excrement to pass through. Because the colon forms and solidifies stool, the excrement from an ileostomy is partially digested, liquified waste that has very little, if any, smell. Colitis is a common reason a person might need an ileostomy.
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Colostomy A colostomy is similar to an ileostomy, but the stoma is redirected from the colon. Depending on where the stoma needs to be placed and its distance from the rectum, excrement from a colostomy may be softly formed or fully formed. Colon cancer that requires the partial removal of the colon could cause a person to need a colostomy. Another reason could be a birth defect that resulted in the colon never being fully formed or properly attached to the rectum.
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Urostomy A urostomy is always permanent and is put in place when someone requires a full bladder removal, often because of cancer or disease. In the case of a urostomy, the kidneys filter urine directly through the stoma and into a pouch.
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What does it feel like? Because with an ileostomy or a colostomy waste doesn’t travel through the sphincter, ostomates generally are unable to feel any excrement being expelled. Patients with a urostomy also cannot feel urine being expelled, as the urostomy pouch acts as the bladder. Does it hurt? “The initial surgery and proceeding weeks can be painful, but assuming that the ostomy has been placed correctly, once the body has adjusted to it, there should not be any pain,” Blaschak said. Stoma placement is an important consideration for any ostomy, and ostomy nurses work with patients and surgeons before surgery to help choose an appropriate site for the stoma. It’s important that the stoma not be placed anywhere there is a fold in the skin or in an area that may make changing the pouch difficult. The stoma itself may look painful as well, because it is a folded-over section of the intestine, but there are no nerve endings there to cause pain. Blaschak said loved ones of ostomates shouldn’t feel nervous about the stoma being exposed, although it may be unsettling at first.
Does it ever leak? It can, but it shouldn’t. Leaks can be caused by a poorly placed stoma, an incorrectly attached pouch or an overflow of volume. While leaks never are ideal or comfortable for an ostomy patient, they can be particularly dangerous for patients with ileostomies. Because excrement from an ileostomy hasn’t been processed by the colon, it is full of digestive enzymes, which can burn and irritate skin. How do patients change the pouch and take care of it? The pouch itself fits snuggly over the stoma. Most pouches can be used for four to seven days before needing to be replaced and should be emptied as often as the person sees fit. There are many types of pouches available, giving people multiple options depending on their preference. Pouches vary in size and shape.
Do patients have to eat special food? Yes and no. Depending on the type of ostomy, some patients may have to make slight adjustments to their diet. That decision also depends on personal preference. Some foods, such as nuts, popcorn and mushrooms, may cause blockages with which ostomates must be careful. Also, patients with ileostomies run a higher risk of becoming dehydrated, so electrolyte-replenishing drinks may be necessary.
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What about activities? Do ostomies affect patients’ ability to lead a normal life? “Absolutely not,” Blaschak said. Ostomates are able to work, exercise (though heavy weight lifting and contact sports are not advised), bathe, swim, have sex and give birth normally.
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thoughtful gifts for new parents By Emily Kulkus | special to the sunday
Thanks to baby showers and generous family and friends, expectant parents frequently receive armloads of essentials to prepare for their little bundle of joy. ¶ Once the baby is born and you want to visit, it’s polite to bring a small gift, but you want to make sure it’s useful and not a duplicate of what the parents already have received. ¶ Here are suggestions on thoughtful gifts and gestures for new parents, and they don’t require a trip to the baby goods store.
Your time A new baby can be a shock to the system, particularly for first-time parents. New parents often experience sleep deprivation and can long for pre-baby routines and schedules. For those reasons, among the best gifts you can give is your time. Offer to visit and baby-sit for a spell so parents can take a nap or shower, go for a
Food, food, food Everybody eats — and usually several times a day. But meal preparation can take up precious time, which typically is in short supply for new parents. That means food — breakfast, lunch or dinner — can be a perfect gift. Consider letting the family know you’re bringing a meal so new parents don’t plan to cook, or bring a dish that can be frozen. If you’re tight on time, don’t be afraid to bring takeout or something as simple as a bag of bagels or fresh fruit. Sending a gift from afar? Ask the parents for the name of their favorite pizza place or local restaurant. Most establishments accept payment over the phone.
New parent emergency kit About 99.9 percent of baby shower gifts will be for the baby — naturally — but how about a little treat for the parents? Besides the traditional bottle of bubbly to celebrate (which never goes out of style), consider putting together a care package of goodies for those sleep-deprived parents. Helpful items include hand sanitizer for visitors; paper plates for times when doing the dishes just isn’t possible; nightlights to avoid stubbed toes during midnight feedings; gourmet coffee for groggy mornings; dry shampoo for the mama who might not get a shower as much as she’d like; and laundry detergent, because babies have a profound skill of getting parents’ clothes dirtier than their own.
give them something to hold onto Consider buying a gift for the child as he or she grows. People focus so much on newborn gear, it’s easy to forget that the little one will be big soon. Consider buying sippy cups or water bottles, kid-friendly plates and utensils, life jackets, larger clothes, a sleeping bag, children’s furniture or hooded towels for bath or beach.
walk or just get out of the house for a while. A new-baby break of even 20 minutes can be a big help. Baby-sitting not your style? No problem. Offer to mow the lawn, pick up a bag of groceries or bring over a movie and a few beers on a Friday night. New parents will be thankful for the help and the company.
Other creative gifts for new parents n Gift cards for a massage or other salon services n A baby book n Picture frames or photo albums n Gift cards for photo developing websites or stores n Know an artist? Ask someone to paint a picture of the baby n Items monogrammed with the baby’s initials to hang on a wall n Storybooks or other items with the child’s name on them
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moroccan tajine ingredients and directions for tajine
4 chicken legs, with skin
4 chicken breasts, with skin
1 cup olive oil
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp saffron
2 tsp fresh ginger root, finely chopped
1 zucchini, cut 1 yellow in large dice, squash, cut blanched in large dice, blanched
12 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp paprika
2 large 2 large leeks, yellow white only, onions, sliced julienned
2 quarts chicken stock
2 cups chickpeas
ingredients and directions for shrimp
The 10th anniversary of the Vegas Uncork’d Grand Tasting, Friday at Caesars Palace, will feature dishes from more than 50 chefs from around the world. Among them will be this traditional Moroccan fare.
(serves 8)
4 tsp ras el hanout (North African spice mix)
2 carrots, peeled, cut in large dice, blanched
Courtesy of Chef Olivier Dubreuil, executive chef at the Venetian and Palazzo
2 tsp four spice powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
4 large red 2 Preserved tomatoes, Meyer lemons, peeled, seeded diced and chopped
Sea salt
1. Combine the garlic, ras el hanout, paprika, four spice powder, cinnamon, cumin, saffron and ginger in a mixing bowl and set aside.
cook slowly until they are lightly browned. Add the spice mix and chicken stock, and cook until reduced by half.
2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a deep sauté pan, sear the chicken in three-quarters of the olive oil over medium-high heat until the skin is a deep golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Discard excess oil.
4. Place the chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, chickpeas and sauce into a tajine (an earthenware pot). Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. 5. Remove from oven and serve alongside the tiger shrimp.
3. Add the remaining olive oil to the same pan and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onions and leeks, and
Freshly ground black pepper
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8 giant tiger shrimp, whole, deveined
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 /2 cup garlic, minced
Freshly ground black pepper
Sea salt
8 long bamboo skewers
Try this 1. Skewer the shrimp from tail to head to keep them from curling while cooking. 2. Mix the olive oil, parsley and garlic in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
4. Remove the skewers and toss the shrimp in the parsley mixture until coated.
3. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, and grill or sauté until cooked.
5. Place on a warm platter and serve with the finished tajine.
For an added kick, halve two lemons and char them on a hot grill. Serve the tajine and shrimp with the charred lemons and 4 ounces of harissa sauce (a roasted red pepper paste). Or add apricots and apples poached with saffron and sugar.
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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.
Coco (A890136)
Taz (A758054)
Carmelita
Ned
Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Adorable Coco is friendly and cuddly. Meet her and she will purr her way into your heart. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Taz gets many compliments on his good looks, but he’s more than just a handsome face. Once you get to know each other, he is as sweet and cuddly as can be. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Bully mix Description: Carmelita’s enthusiasm will bring you years of smiles. She is bright and joyous. Please give her kind guidance and plenty of quality playtime daily. Adoption fee: $60
Age: 6-month-old male Breed: American guinea pig Description: Ned is drawn to gentle people. He is becoming more comfortable about being held and relishes his daily salads of veggies and leafy greens. Adoption fee: $10
Kimo (A548791)
Baby (A890575)
Lacey
Marcy
Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: German shepherd Description: Kimo is full of playful energy and would love a best friend who can keep up. Walks, fetch and time at the dog park are the way to his heart. Adoption fee: $200
Age: 7-year-old spayed female Breed: Terrier mix Description: Baby is young at heart. She’s sweet, cuddly and playful, and can’t wait to find her best friend. Adoption fee: $155
Age: 10-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Lacey likes tucking her head under your chin and gently kissing you every few minutes. Adoption fee: $20
Age: 6-year-old spayed female Breed: Chihuahua mix Description: When hearing your praise, Marcy lifts her head and her eyes get big, as if to say: “Really? Me?” She is awakening to the truth that she is worthy of love. Adoption fee: $30
Starr (A891489)
Mozart (A892634)
Robin
Mitchell
Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic mediumhair Description: Starr may be timid at first, but she’s full of playful energy once she warms up to you. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 10-month-old neutered male Breed: Saint Bernard Description: If you’re looking for a big, goofy pooch, Mozart is the one for you. He’s friendly and outgoing but would prefer a home with no children under 12 years old. Adoption fee: $200
Age: 10-month-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Robin is eager to meet people, play with other cats and discover new toys. He survived a large neck wound and is eager to begin a new life. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Cream tabby Description: Mitchell is fond of hearing you speak to him. Tell him about your thoughts or read him a story while he rolls on his back and stares at you with adoration. Adoption fee: $40
Animal foundation 702-384-3333 x131 | animalfoundation.com/adopt Animals are assigned a color next to their names indicating location: 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson
Nevada SPCA 4800 W. Dewey Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-873-SPCA | www.nevadaspca.org
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the nation’s best power hitter The softballs launched off Denny Crine’s bat with relative ease, producing home run after home run deep into the left field bleachers at the Metrodome in Minneapolis. Moments before the Twins were scheduled to take the field, Crine’s display on the home run-hitting “Long Haul Bombers Tour” impressed many — including the big leaguers. The tour travels each summer to professional parks for competition before or after games. “It’s before a game with the White Sox, and Torii Hunter and some of the other players come out of the dugout,” said Jim Hoscheit, general manager of bat manufacturer Miken Sports. “Denny is hitting the softball farther than they can hit a baseball. They are smiling and laughing about how far the balls were going.” With each home run, the fans grow more excited. And so does Crine, a 41-year-old Henderson resident. “The crowd always appreciates it because they usually don’t see the balls land where we hit them,”
said Crine, whose nickname is “Grand Slam.” Crine, a Basic High product, started playing softball in the late 1990s to fuel his competitive juices after a brief minor league stint in the White Sox organization. Never did he imagine a recreational hobby would turn into touring the nation to compete in stadiums on the bombers tour and playing with Team USA. Crine is considered one of the game’s best home run hitters, a claim supported by winning the bombers tour four times since 2008. He’s so respected that Miken Sports pays him to endorse its gear, including creating his signature bat, the DC 41. The metal composite bat is designed to allow maximum bat speed, up to 120 mph for Crine. It retails for $299. Crine’s home runs regularly reach 450 feet, which in some venues is more than 100 feet over the fence. Whether it’s playing with a local league, on the competitive travel circuit or with Team USA, 6-foot-6, 315-pound Crine usually finds a way to connect on multiple home runs. In March, the first baseman was named USA Softball’s Slow Pitch Male Athlete
of the Year, batting .680 with a team-high seven home runs over 25 at-bats in six games for the national team. “He’s the best at it; there is no question,” Hoscheit said. “He’s a mammoth of a man. He’s very calm (when batting) and very confident yet humble as well.” In 2012, Crine beat former major leaguer Jose Canseco in a home run-hitting contest for charity before a minor league game in Southern California. The matchup was billed as the “two best home run hitters on the planet.” Crine was a pitcher in baseball but never faced Canseco — one of the best of his generation, with 462 career home runs — because Crine’s career was short-lived due to arm injuries. “Have you ever seen this man hit?” Canseco asked before the competition. “He is so consistent; it is amazing. He is what you call smooth power.” Crine has competed in big league stadiums in Seattle, Pittsburgh, New York and Miami. His favorite venue is Petco Park in San Diego, where there’s a perfect target: the historic Western Metal Supply
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By Ray Brewer | Staff writer
lives right here Co. building incorporated into left field. While the building is just 334 feet from home plate, the roof is 80 feet high, and balls rarely reach the top of the four-story building. Crine’s home runs have traveled over the building multiple times. “I’m going up there to drive the ball. You are talking about thousands of swings over and over again,” said Crine, who works as a middle school teacher and high school baseball coach. Competitors get 15 swings in tour events, and Crine typically finishes with double-digit home runs. He has won cars, motorcycles and cash. He also has earned celebrity as one of Miken’s ambassadors. He represents the company at tournaments and conventions across the country and often is flooded with autograph requests or questions about how to hit. Miken has signature bats for a few other players, but Crine is in a class of his own, Hoscheit said. “Denny is such a likable guy,” Hoscheit said. “He’s such a good human being. Beyond that, he has been around the game a long time. He doesn’t talk for the sake of talking. It’s a very honest guy the average Joe trusts.”
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a beginner’s guide to watching the kentucky derby The Kentucky Derby, dubbed the “most exciting two minutes in sports,” is packed with tradition, culture and over-the-top customs. The benchmarks of the annual horse race are so distinct, they are revered and celebrated far beyond Louisville city limits. Many of the traditions date to the early days of the race in the late 1800s and have held strong since. If you’re new to the spectacle or simply are curious about how the race works and how such practices came to be, here is everything you need to know heading into Kentucky Derby weekend.
A rich history
The Kentucky Derby began in 1875, making it the single longest-running sporting event in the country. Meriwether Lewis Clark created the race after founding Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville. He was the grandson of William Clark, of Lewis and Clark expedition fame. The race is the first of three that compose the Triple Crown. Held just weeks apart, the second is the Preakness in Baltimore and the third is Belmont Stakes in New York. Only 12 horses have won the Triple Crown. The most recent was American Pharoah in 2015, breaking a 37-year dry spell since the previous Triple Crown winner.
how do they come up with names?
If you’ve ever found yourself bemused by the horses’ names, you’re not alone. All names have to be approved by the Jockey Club and must adhere to a strict set of rules. The rules forbid names with numerical numbers (digits must be spelled out), names with horse-related terms and names that exceed 18 characters including spaces. Some of the kookiest names among recent winners include California Chrome (2014), I’ll Have Another (2012), War Emblem (2002) and Go for Gin (1994).
20 horses compete in the Kentucky Derby after qualifying through a series of 35 races leading up to the big one. The process is called the Road to the Kentucky Derby and is evaluated on a tiered point scale. Thoroughbreds have only one chance to compete in their lifetime; all must be 3 years old at the time of the race. The winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby will be awarded $2 million.
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The Hats: While developing plans for Churchill Downs, Meriwether Lewis Clark was inspired by British horse racing. At the time, races in the United States were a far cry from the noble and aristocratic affairs at racetracks across the Atlantic, but Clark sought to change that. The Derby became a place for well-to-do revelers and high-class elegance. A benchmark became expensive fashion, often emulating that of British aristocrats. In the 1960s, women’s hats became even more extravagant as televised broadcasts of the race incentivized spectators to stand out in the crowd. Mint Juleps: The mint julep has been synonymous with the Kentucky Derby since the earliest years of the race. Churchill Downs began serving them in souvenir glasses in the late 1930s. Today, Derby officials report that nearly 120,000 mint juleps are served at Churchill Downs over the two-day race weekend. That accounts for more than 10,000 bottles of Old Forester Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail, 1,000 pounds of fresh mint leaves and 60,000 pounds of ice. That’s a lot of well-plied, well-dressed spectators. Betting: Horse racing and gambling go handin-hand, and for more than a century, people have fought to keep it that way. While not everyone may want to wear an outlandish hat or know the words to “My Old Kentucky Home,” most people who watch the Derby will put some kind of a wager on their favorite horse. Bets are placed at Churchill Downs itself, online, and in sportsbooks. Across the country at homegrown Kentucky Derby parties, it’s common to have small “betting” pools passed around for guests. the song: The inaugural ballad of the Kentucky Derby, “My Old Kentucky Home,” is played triumphantly as the horses line up to the gate before the race. It almost always is played by the University of Louisville Marching Band as the crowd sings along.
Rose Garland: The Garland of Roses that drapes the neck of the winning horse first appeared in 1896, and by 1904, the red rose became the official flower of the Derby. The garland is made of more than 400 roses sewn onto a satin base with a “crown” that represents the struggle and heart required to win the Derby.
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CASINO PROMOTIONS BOYD PROPERTIES
Take It or Trade It Date: Play kiosk game Fridays. Drawing on Saturdays. Information: Play the kiosk game to earn drawing entries. Ten winners from each property will be selected every Saturday. Winners will be allowed to select one sealed envelope from the game board to win cash prizes of $250 to $4,000. Winners then will be given a choice to decide if they want to take $800 in cash or trade it for a chance to select another envelope from the game board.
PALMS
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 — Shopping Spree Date: Through April 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 24 – 30-piece food-storage set; April 30 – food chopper. 10x point multiplier Date: Fridays and Saturdays Information: Earn 10x points on reels. Point multipliers Date: April 24 and 27 Information: Earn 10x points on reels and 2x points on video poker. $20,000 April Showers kiosk game Date: Thursday Information: Earn 25 base points on slots or 100 base points on video poker to be eligible. Win up to $100 in slot play.
SILVERTON
Senior Mondays Date: Mondays Time: Drawings at 4 p.m. Information: Random names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts. 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. 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.
ALIANTE
Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive 5x points on video poker and 10x on reels. $10,000 Weekly Flower Power Team Celebration Date: Thursday 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 of the prize pool. $15,000 Flower Power Team Finale celebration Date: April 30 Time: 7:15, 9:15 and 9:45 p.m. Information: Twenty-five players will receive $100 in slot play at the 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. drawings. A prize wheel will be spun at the 9:45 p.m. event. Cruisin’ For Cash kiosk game Date: May 1-28 Information: Earn 20 points daily for a swipe and the chance to win up to $10,000. Summer Grillin’ table games giveaway Date: Fridays, May 1-June 17 Time: 7:45 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be announced; the top prize is $500. On June 17, the top prize winner will also win a barbecue grill and a $150 Smith’s gift card.
Tuscany
Point multipliers Date: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 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: Tuesday 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: April 24 Information: Earn 300 same-day points to receive a Swiffer mop.
DOWNTOWN GRAND
Two Grand in Your Hand Date: Friday and Saturday 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: Daily Time: All day Information: Grand Rewards members who earn 500 points can receive a bakeware set. Skyy’s the Limit vodka giveaway Date: Wednesday Information: Earn 375 points to receive a bottle of Skyy vodka. Limit five per person per day. Point multipliers Date: Monday 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 card members will receive 5x points and quintuple entries.
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$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. Winners will have seven days to use their free play. Only one grand prize may be won per person during the month. If participants have previously won the $10,000, they will be awarded $500 slot play and a new name will be drawn. A person may only win one prize per night.
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Pirate’s Treasure progressive drawings Date: Last Wednesday of the month Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be chosen at each drawing. The progressive jackpot increases every month it doesn’t hit.
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Magic Monday slot tournament Date: Monday 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: Wednesday 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. 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: Thursday Information: Earn 15x points playing Buffalo slots, 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker. Play and be refreshed Date: Sunday and Monday Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 200 points on Sunday to receive a six-pack of Coors or Coors Light. Earn 100 point on Mondays to receive a six-pack of Pepsi or Diet Pepsi. Both come with a cooler bag.
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Gift card drawing Date: April 30 Time: 8 p.m. Information: Table games players can earn entries to win Fry’s Electronics gift cards. Earn five entries for every $5 average bet per hour; earn double entries every Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 11:59 p.m. There are Sunday through Thursday hot seats where one player will win an additional 50 entries every 30 minutes from 4 p.m. to midnight.
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Asian Eats cookware giveaway Date: Thursday and Friday Information: Mail recipients and guests who earn 500 slot points or 1,000 video poker points can win an Asian Eats cookware set. Mystery gift Date: April 29 Information: Mail recipients and guests who earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points can receive a gift. Bounce back bonus play Date: Monday-Wednesday Information: Play slots or video poker to be eligible for bonus slot play the following day worth $5 to $100.
ORLEANS
Point multipliers Date: Sunday and Tuesday Information: Earn 15x points on penny reels every Sunday and 12x points on reels every Tuesday.
SUNCOAST
$10,000 Tournament Thursdays Date: Thursday Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Take part in a slot tournament. Play and Select Date: Monday 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.
ARIZONA CHARLIE’S (Both locations)
$15,000 Stagecoach to Cash 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. 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.
Jokers Wild
Plush toy giveaway Date: Sunday Information: Earn 100 points to receive a Labrador retriever plush toy. Bonus play Sundays Date: Sunday Information: Earn 500 base points to receive $10 in slot play. Earn up to $30. Take It or Trade It Date: April 24 Time: 6-10 p.m. Information: Cash giveaway contest. Win up to $1,000. Hot seat giveaway Date: April 24 Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: One player will win $50 every hour. Rolling For Dough Date: Friday 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: Wednesday Information: Loyalty-card members who play $5 will have $5 added to their account. Win More on Tuesdays and Thursdays Date: Tuesday and Thursday Information: Players who hit the designated four of a kind 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.
HARD ROCK HOTEL
Bonus Play Sundays Date: Sunday Information: Receive $5 in slot play for 250 base slot points. Receive $5 in match play for 500 base table points. 45+ Classic Rockers bonus days Date: Wednesday Information: Players 45 and older receive 15x points on reel machines and 5x points on video poker.
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Bonus Play Sundays Date: Sunday Information: Receive $5 in free play for 250 base slot points or $5 in match play for 500 base table points.
Plush toy giveaway Date: Wednesday Information: Earn 100 points to receive a plush toy Labrador retriever on April 27.
777 Audi A7 giveaway Date: Through April 29 Information: Earn entries through play; earn 7x entries on Fridays.
Prime Generation Tuesdays Date: Tuesday 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.
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A new vision for the area around Cashman Center
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he older a city becomes, the more challenging it is to refashion its existing and aging neighborhoods, whether to breathe new life into them or to shift their purpose. Downtown areas likely are well-established, retail malls line busy thoroughfares, and while some housing typically is available in more concentrated sections of the city, most newer housing opportunities are farther out, in dedicated residential neighborhoods. A bit more than 100 years old, Las Vegas is close to getting to a point of missed opportunities. Ours is the youngest urban core of any city in the country with a population of more than 1 million. And while much of Las Vegas long has been set in place, there still is wiggle room to be creative and give neighborhoods a relevant and justifiable makeover in the name of improving quality of life. To their credit, Las Vegas officials are doing just that, having commissioned urban planning consultants to take a second look at districts in the down-
What could be a more appropriate venue for new soccer fields than alongside a stadium that hosts a professional team?
town area and to brainstorm how they can be better fleshed out, or tweaked, to make them something more special. The consultants have been at it for a year and this month turned over their suggestions to City Hall. Some hard decisions are expected by the end of the year on ways to dress up and introduce more specific land uses to such neighborhoods as the Arts District, the Medical District on Charleston Boulevard, historic West Las Vegas, the East Fremont entertainment district, Symphony Park, the downtown office core and the area surrounding Cashman Center. It’s that last neighborhood in particular, on the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard North and East Washington Avenue, for which the con-
sultants have developed some smart proposals based on their own insights and input from a series of public meetings. Key among them: turn Cashman Field into a stadium for a professional soccer team (assuming the 51s minor league baseball team relocates to a new home in Summerlin by then). The stadium would be surrounded by stores, restaurants and bars, as well as a “green lawn” for free-form play, festivals, tailgating and community events. Alongside the stadium would rise a mix of condos, townhomes, apartments and duplexes, with neighborhoodfriendly convenience stores, to provide more housing opportunities for those who enjoy the energy of downtown living. Nearby would be a transit plaza for a light-rail station, bike-sharing, dining and small offices. We generally applaud this vision for the Cashman District, but we want to introduce another possibility, and it harks back to soccer. On two weekends during the past six months, a combined 1,000 youth soccer teams — not just from across the country but from
around the world — converged on Las Vegas for invitational soccer tournaments. Combined, they were estimated to have added more than $20 million to our economy. The teams played at soccer complexes throughout the valley. In fact, 18 multi-day tournaments are held in Las Vegas throughout the year, up from 13 just a few years ago, as soccer continues to explode in popularity. We’re at capacity, and more fields are needed. What could be a more appropriate venue for new soccer fields than alongside a stadium that hosts a professional team? Yes, there is a cost to maintaining fields, some of which need to be rotated out of use to protect the grass. But soccer fields should be viewed as a tourism and business investment, as well as an investment in the quality of life enjoyed by our own youngsters who live here. In a city that caters largely to adults, let’s step it up for our children. A soccer stadium is better suited to frame outdoor recreational opportunities for our youngsters than downtown housing.
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The Cat Pack: There will be opportunities to adopt a cat, meet breeders and shop. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to All Fur Love Animal Society. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5-$7, Flamingo, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, lasvegascatclub.com.
Mother’s Day scrapbooking workshop: Bring an album and photos for a fun scrapbooking session. The remaining supplies will be provided. Age 50 and older. 1-3 p.m., $5, Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125.
Sizing up public lands in the sagebrush state: In celebration of Earth Day, learn about land use and Nevada’s environment. There will be a lecture and book signing by author Leisl Carr Childers. 2 p.m., free, UNLV Lied Library, Goldfield Room, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2277.
Know the Health Benefits: Dr. Craig Weingrow and nurse Jennifer Shepherd will discuss the medicinal benefits of marijuana. 7 p.m., free, Essence Vegas, 5765 W. Tropicana Ave., essencevegas.com.
“Bridge to Terabithia”: Rainbow Company Youth Theatre presents an adaptation of the Newberry Awardwinning children’s book. 2 p.m., $5, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-2787. *Also: 7 p.m. April 29-30; 2 p.m. April 30-May 1 Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Jameson Select Reserve Black Barrel / oz fresh lemon juice
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MONDAY, APRIL 25 Leadership lessons from the White House: Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will speak about American presidents. Tickets required. 7:30 p.m., free, UNLV, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Health and wellness fair: Health screenings, including hearing and eye exams, blood pressure tests, BMI checks and more. Smoothies and snacks will be provided, and there will be raffles and giveaways. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Las Ventanas at Summerlin, 10401 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-789-7484. Children’s book signing: Author Kate DiCamillo will read from her works, then sign books and answer questions. 6:30 p.m., free, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., 702-229-5431.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: A class on such topics as diabetes management, healthy eating and cardiac health. Age 50 and older. Noon, free, Derfelt Senior Center,
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Yoga at Lake Las Vegas: Enjoy yoga on the beach with views of the lake. 8-9:15 a.m., $15, Lake Las Vegas, 75 Monte Lago Blvd., mcbartrum@gmail.com. *Also: Thursdays through May 26 Vegas Uncork’d: Bon Appétit hosts its 10th annual celebration of wine, food and spirits. Times, locations and prices vary, vegasuncorked.com. *Also: April 29-May 1 Helldorado Days: Browse and bid on Western-themed artwork in advance of Helldorado Days Rodeo week. Proceeds benefit local charities. Noon-5 p.m., free, Las Vegas Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd., elkshelldorado.com. *Also: Noon-5 p.m. April 29-30; 2-5 p.m. May 1 (auction) Dinah Vegas: This four-day celebration of lesbians returns for a fifth year. Times, locations and prices vary, dinahshoreweekend.com. *Also: Through May 1 Green Valley Ranch farmers market: Locally grown, seasonal produce and just-picked flowers. 4-8 p.m., free, the District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive, shopthedistrictgvr.com. *Also: Thursdays through May 26 Great American Foodie Fest: Four days of specialty eats. 5-11 p.m., $6-$10, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, greatamericanfoodiefest.com. *Also: 5-11 p.m. April 29; noon-11 p.m. April 30; noon-10 p.m. May 1 Rose Society meeting: Discuss highlights from the Rose Show and
learn how to photograph your roses. 7 p.m., free, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-257-5555. Movie night at Container Park: Watch a family-friendly film. 7 p.m. (or sunset), free, Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., downtowncontainerpark.com. *Also: Thursdays through summer
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Las Vegas Science and Technology Festival: One of Nevada’s largest educational events aims to spark children’s curiosity. Almost 40 events are scheduled. Times and locations vary, free, scifest.vegas. *Also: Through May 7 Everything you didn’t know about the NGRA: Learn about the Nevada Gay Rodeo Association’s origins and impact on Nevada. 6-7:30 p.m., free, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-733-9800. Jazz appreciation: The Mob Museum will transform into a speakeasy with blues, jazz and swing music by the Las Vegas Jazz Trio. 6-8 p.m., free for members or with admission, Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., 702-229-2734. Las Vegas 51s’ “Star Wars” and fireworks fundraising night: Pose for photos with “Star Wars” characters and enjoy a postgame fireworks display. For every ticket sold, $3 will be donated to HELP of Southern Nevada. 7 p.m., $10, Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-836-2130. RuPaul’s Drag Race: “Battle of the Seasons”: RuPaul is back in Las Vegas for lip syncing, comedy and other competitions. 8 p.m., $37, Pearl Concert Theater at Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, rupaulbots.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Spring garage sale: Sun City Summerlin residents will sell arts and crafts, and garage sale items. 7 a.m.-noon, free, Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd., 702-363-3581. 5K Race for Hope and Fun Walk: A family-friendly event to raise money for diagnostic, support services and community outreach for the more than 6,000 Nevada
LIFE children living with autism. 7 a.m.-2 p.m., $10-$125, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, grantagiftfoundation.org. The Plant Detective: Learn how to scout your garden to identify issues and control them before a costly fix is required. 9 a.m., free, Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St., 702-257-5555.
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Poetry reading: Poet Michael McClure will conduct a poetry reading. 7 p.m., free, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, clarkcountypoetlaureate@cox.net.
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Fresh 52 spring festival: Food and beer trucks, a farmers market, live entertainment, gardening for kids, a petting zoo, games, prizes and DIY workshops. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., tivolivillagelv.com.
Desert Gray Matters 5K: The Musella Foundation, devoted to brain tumor research, will host this walk/run in honor of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Wear gray to support the cause. 7:30 a.m., $40, Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, walktoendbraintumors.org.
Shop for Success sale: Buy sweaters and blouses for $6, jackets and dresses for $10, suits and coats for $20. There also will be sections for teens and designer items. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., free, Westfield Fair Shopping Center, 4443 W. Charleston Blvd., dressforsuccesssouthernnevada.org. *Also: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 1
Ride for a Reason: This cycling fundraiser will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Life Time Foundation. Register as an individual or as a team. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., must raise $250 minimum for each hour of riding, Life Time Athletic, 10721 W. Charleston Blvd. and 121 Carnegie St., lifetimeride.stjude.org.
Día del Niño: Face painting, a petting zoo, cooking demos, clowns and magicians, traditional Mexican food and hands-on arts and crafts. Noon-5 p.m., $6, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.
Writer’s workshop: Poet Michael McClure will conduct a writer’s workshop. 2 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, clarkcountypoetlaureate@cox.net.
Triangular UFOs: UFO investigator David Marler will explore the mysteries of bewildering sightings. 6 p.m., free, National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road, 702-794-5151.
The Jazz Singers and Jazz Combos: The College of Southern Nevada’s fine arts music program presents an afternoon of classic and contemporary jazz. 2 p.m., $5-$8, CSN Performing Arts Center, BackStage Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-5483.
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Learning their own strength Latin Chamber president talks about roadblocks Hispanic businesspeople face, and how to overcome them By Julie Ann Formoso | Staff writer
Newlywed Peter Guzman was desperate. Six months after saying “I do,” he and his bride were living with his parents. Something had to be done to save their sanity, and maybe even their marriage. ¶ Guzman had never purchased a house, let alone negotiated for one. That didn’t stop him. ¶ Two doors down, a neighbor was selling his house. With a latin chamber, Continued on page 53
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Weeks that jobless claims have been below 300,000. This is the longest since 1973 that the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits has remained so low.
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The author and gynecologic oncologist at Nevada Surgery and Cancer Care talks about a new procedure offered to women, her inspiration for writing “Not Your Mother’s Hysterectomy” and a Michigan pediatrician she admires. THE NOTES People on the move, P46
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Ginger Melien and Jen Barnet recently opened their boutique fitness studio, which focuses on cycling, with the aim of promoting a “nonjudgmental but intense atmosphere” that invites people of all fitness levels to get active.
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: Available commercial space, P60
TALKING POINTS Companies must find a way to keep top talent, P49
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David Peterson is vice president of operations for education services in McCarthy Building Cos.’ Southwest division. The education services team focuses on construction and renovation projects for K-12 schools and community colleges.
ficers and a board of directors. Returning as officers are Chairman Adrian Marcu of IGT, Vice Chairman Mark Pace of Scientific Games and Treasurer Keith Wood of Aristocrat.
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Mark Andrews, chief marketing officer at the Clark County Credit Union, received Credit Union Times magazine’s Trailblazer Award for Marketing Executive of the Year. The 2016 board members of NAIOP Southern Nevada, the commercial real estate develop- andrews ment association, are President Mike Shohet, Jones Lang LaSalle; President-elect Sallie Doebler, the Korte Co.; Secretary Rod Martin, Majestic Realty Co.; Treasurer Jennifer Levine, Cushman & Wakefield | Commerce Real Estate Solutions; and Immediate Past President Charles Van Geel, American Nevada Company. The 2016 directors are Jody Walker Belsick, Walker Engineering; Dana Berggren, Berggren Commercial Real Estate; Jeff Foster, Prologis; Jay Heller, Heller Cos.; Jeff LaPour, LaPour; Christopher Larsen, PGAL; Adam Malan, Logic Commercial Real Estate; Mike Mixer, Colliers International; John Ramous, Harsch Investment Properties; and John Restrepo, RCG Economics. New members of the SpeedVegas executive team are Allison Raskansky, executive vice president of business development; Darren Strahl, executive vice president of operations; and Gina Mann, vice president of groups and events. Pavy Mueller is director of global sales, and Grant Blakeman is director of regional sales. The Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada opened. The clinic, at 3121 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 300, Las Vegas, is led by Dr. Kathleen Gates and Angela Berg. This year’s Nightclub and Bar Award winners include Nectaly Mendoza, Herbs & Rye, bartender of the year sponsored by Coors Light, and Lagasse’s Stadium, sports bar of the year. The Gaming Standards Association elected of-
SHGC LLC, an affiliate, and its members Marvin May, Peter Shin, Joseph Otting and Garry Goett acquired all of the interest of Pacific Links International in Southern Highlands Golf Club. The Nevada district office of the U. S. Small Business Administration selected small-business award honorees for 2016. Bradley Burdsall, owner of Egg Works and Egg & I, was named Small Business Person of the Year for Nevada. Other honorees include Enrique Villar-Mendez, president, Radioactive Productions, Minority-Owned Business of the Year; Jennifer DeHaven, president and CEO, Millenium Staffing Solutions, Women-Owned Business of the Year; Robert Daniel, president, Pridestaff, VeteranOwned Business of the Year; Brian Howard, president, DS3Tek, 8(a) Graduate of the Year; Leanna Jenkins, director, Nevada Women’s Business Center, Nevada Business Opportunity Fund, Women’s Business Advocate of the Year; and Bob Cushman, SCORE counselor, Small Business Advocate Lifetime Achievement Award. Top lenders were: Nevada 504 Certified Development Companies of the Year — Nevada State Development Corp., first place; Mortgage Capital Development Corp., second place; Mountain West Small Business Finance, third place. Nevada 7(a) Large Lenders of the Year, Loan Production — Wells Fargo Bank, first place; U.S. Bank, second place; JP Morgan Chase, third place. Nevada 7(a) Large Lenders of the Year, Dollar Volume — Wells Fargo Bank, first place; Meadows Bank, second place; Seacoast Commerce Bank, third place. Nevada Third Party Lenders of the Year — Bank of Nevada Division of Western Alliance Bank, first place; Heritage Bank of Nevada, second place; Bank of the West, third place. The Nevada Community/Rural 7(a) Lender of the Year was Heritage Bank of Nevada. The Rising Star Award went to Bank of George. Honorees at the Urban Chamber of Commerce Women in Business and Politics Awards include Regent Allison Stephens, Nevada System of Higher Education; Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske; Ellen Spiegel, Nevada Assembly District 20; First Lady Kathleen Sandoval, the Children’s Cabinet; Stephanie Garcia-Vause, city of Henderson; Tina Quigley, Regional Transportation Commission; Dr. Donna Thomas-Rodgers, Brentworth Industries; Jacqueline Ramirez, Ramirez Group; Jane Lee, Jadon Foods; Kimberly BaileyTureaud, CDA; Kimberly Miles, the Payroll Co.;
Laura Nowlan, See Us Now Staffing; Lois Greene, Liaison Business Services; Marie Ray Scott, M.R. Whittsett; Monica Beasley, the Signature Suite; Monica Gresser, BrazenArchitecture; Rona Timpa, Workplace ESL Solutions; Ruth Furman, ImageWords; and Trina Jiles, Gritz Cafe. MountainView Hospital offers transcatheter aortic valve replacement for patients with aortic valve stenosis as an alternative to surgical aortic valve replacement. MountainView cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Michael G. Wood and Dr. Jeffrey Levisman, an interventional cardiologist at HealthCare Partners Medical Group, completed the hospital’s first two transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures. The UNLV School of Medicine hired radiation oncologist and cancer researcher Dr. Parvesh Kumar to lead its cancer program and oversee its clinical research effort. Nora’s Italian Cuisine broke ground at 5780 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican broke ground on its first neighborhood hospital, at Craig Road and Camino Al Norte in North Las Vegas. My House Fitness opened at 9460 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican is building four hospitals in Southern Nevada. The first level of each will feature an emergency department, an inpatient wing, imaging and quick-access lab services. Other floors will house Dignity Health Medical Group practices, St. Rose community-outreach programs, additional physician offices and ancillary clinical services. The North Las Vegas Campus is scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2017. It will be followed by the Blue Diamond Campus, West Flamingo Campus and Sahara Campus, all in Las Vegas. As part of the expansion, St. Rose Dominican entered into a joint-venture agreement with Emerus to build and manage the sites and to lay the groundwork for additional facilities. VanTrust Real Estate broke ground on the Northgate Distribution Center, a 120-acre industrial project at Interstate 15 and Lamb Boulevard in North Las Vegas. The NAIOP Southern Nevada chapter won a national Chapter Merit Award for Legislative/Government Affairs from NAIOP. Red Rock Fertility Center opened a 12,800-square-foot facility at 9120 W. Russell Road, Las Vegas. It was designed by IZ Design Studio and built by SR Construction.
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Medical technology ‘just scratching the surface’ Dr. Lynn Kowalski, a gynecologic oncologist at Nevada Surgery & Cancer Care, wrote the book on hysterectomies — or, at least, a book on them. More to the point, Kowalski’s “Not Your Mother’s Hysterectomy” aims to inform readers and explain in language they can understand what to expect during and after the procedure. Kowalski has performed thousands of hysterectomies on Nevadans since she began practicing in Las Vegas in 1998. What is the best business advice you’ve received? When I faced unexpected challenges at a previous practice, a friend, Dr. Maria Keller, recommended I read the book, “Who Moved My Cheese?” This little inspirational gem really helped me focus on the future I wanted to create. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? I would love to see more neighborhoods without walls or gates. I miss the neighborhoods back east, where each house is unique and faces toward the street, and people walk through their community, know In-office laser treatment, Dr. Lynn Kowalski says, “is an entirely new direction for their neighbors and visit local shops our practice.” (bill hughes/special to vegas inc) and restaurants that are integrated treatment in the future. effect with better lubrication. It has among the houses. Here, it seems like been used overseas for several years, we have walled-in houses in some arWhat’s the biggest issue facing and research studies show it can help eas and shopping malls in others but Southern Nevada? with menopause symptoms, loss of not the mixing and integration I have Access to affordable solar power. I vaginal tone from childbirth and seen in other parts of the country. feel like our most abundant natural mild urinary incontinence. And every house looks the same. resource is being wasted and, as the sunniest state in America, Nevada What was the inspiration for You were one of the first medishould lead the way in integrating soyour book, “Not Your Mother’s cal professionals to bring Femilar power into our community. Hysterectomy”? Lift to Southern Nevada. Why My patients. Many of them kept did you think it was important What has been your most excittelling me I was good at explaining to bring here? ing professional project? things, and I thought about sharing I have treated and cured many paI worked so hard on my book for my expertise with a wider audience. tients with cancer over the years, but several years and, as a first-time auThen, a friend of mine shared a story at a price. The surgeries and treatthor, holding the first copy in my with me about her mother, who went ments for many reproductive cancers hands was a real thrill. through a traumatic hysterectomy can diminish a woman’s sex drive, with a doctor who never talked to her cause vaginal pain and dryness, and What are you reading? about what she was feeling. My friend result in a loss of intimacy in relation“Things Fall Apart,” by Nigerian convinced me that my book could ships. When I found out about Femiauthor Chinua Achebe. help other women avoid a similar orLift, I was excited about the prospect deal. of providing a safe treatment for these What do you do after work? issues that doesn’t require hormones I like to take long walks outside, Are there other technologies or pills. Now I can offer FemiLift to ride my bicycle or visit Cure Infrared you’d like to bring to Southern my patients and to any woman who Sauna Studio for relaxation. SomeNevada to improve women’s wants to improve her sex life or treat times it’s very late, and I just come health? the effects of childbirth. And the best home, but I make a home-cooked dinAs an oncologist, I see the newest part is, I can perform the treatments ner every night. Before work, twice a technologies in the realm of personright in my office with no anesthesia; week, I do a strength training and alized medicine, with cancer treatthey’re virtually painless. mobility workout at Las Vegas Sports ments tailored to the unique charPerformance. Since my days are so acteristics of each patient’s cancer. How does the technology work? busy and unpredictable, I have found We are just scratching the surface FemiLift uses a CO2 laser to stimit helpful to do the workout early (6 of understanding these molecular ulate new collagen and blood vesa.m.) so I don’t have to stress about signatures now, but I believe this sel production in the vaginal lining, getting there later. technology will revolutionize cancer leading to a tightening and toning
Describe your management style. I am a big-picture person. I like to think about new ideas, visions for the future and systems approaches to making things work better. Luckily, my partner is good at focusing on details, so between the two of us, we run our practice with a team effort. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? Wildlife photographer, because I love capturing an amazing unscripted moment that showcases the beauty of nature. I love traveling to new places and getting into the wilderness. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? New Zealand. The people are amazingly friendly, and the food and wine are great. Whom do you admire? Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician in Flint, Mich., who sounded the alarm when she discovered her patients were being lead poisoned by the city’s water. Once she discovered disturbing symptoms in her patients, she did research to confirm her suspicions and worked with water experts to pinpoint the source of the problem. She went outside the bounds of her clinical practice to truly help her patients in a time of crisis. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I’d have smaller feet. What is something people might not know about you? Even thought I’m 6 feet tall, I am the shortest in my family. Anything else you want to tell us? I am working on a slideshow of my best travel photographs that we will show in our office waiting room. I will incorporate images from the great places I have visited, starting in my own backyard and expanding to Papua New Guinea, Namibia, Alaska and Ecuador.
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40 Percent
Share of millennials who name their vehicles, eBay motors found.
55
Average age at which CEOs of S&P 500 companies peak career-wise, according to Fast Company.
$600 Million
Maximum amount Lyft will spend annually to compete with ride-hailing competitor Uber, company officials told investors. Lyft officials reportedly have spent huge sums to try to gain market share on Uber.
13.4 Percent
Drop in JPMorgan’s bondtrading revenue in the first quarter of 2106 compared with the same period last year. Bank of America’s bond-trading revenue also fell, by 17.5 percent. The banks are two of the biggest lenders to U.S. oil and gas companies. The financial institutions have been affected by souring loans to energy companies as oil prices continue to drop.
20 Seconds
Time needed to steam a tortilla for a McDonald’s wrap. The fast-food chain is doing away with wraps after they failed to gain traction with millennials.
25,000
Workers who will be let go by the four biggest Western oil companies, including BP, because of a continuing slide in energy prices. The CEOs of Exxon, Chevron, Royal Dutch Shell and BP were paid a combined $500 million over the past five years.
12.2 Percent
Increase in U.S. drug spending from 2005 to 2015. The surge correlates to a rise in medication costs for diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The average patient’s share of the cost for brand-name medicines rose 25 percent from 2010 to 2015. Last year, the average patient spent $44 per prescription.
Ginger Melien and Jen Barnet recently opened Xcycle to provide a comfortable, vibrant and positive space for people to work out. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
Boutique studio puts its spin on fitness XCYCLE
Describe your business.
on, in a nonjudgmental but intense atmosphere. The room is dark, so there’s no sense of competition, but the instructor, music and lights are all meant to rev you up and keep you pushing yourself. Barnet: Not to mention, cycling is a very body-positive style of cardio. Unlike running or even walking, there’s little to no pressure on your joints. It’s extremely safe and tons of fun.
Address: 750 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Email: info@xcyclelv.com Website: xcyclelv.com Owned/operated by: Jen Barnet and Ginger Melien In business since: April 9
Xcycle is an indoor cycling experience that will transform your body and free your mind. We deliver signature rides in a sensory landscape designed to get your heart pumping the moment you walk through our doors. Pedal to the beat of music in our theater, and enjoy luxurious showers and a spacious social area with complimentary beverages. What is your business philosophy?
Melien: Xcycle was born from our desire to create a community-focused, positive indoor cycling environment. We tried to think about ways to connect with our neighborhood and give back. We’ll be hosting charity rides regularly, where the proceeds earned during those classes benefit one cause or another. Indoor cycling has had a profound effect on our lives. So we are really coming at this from the point of view of two passionate women who love to work out this way and want to pay it forward. What made you believe Las Vegans would embrace an immersive cycling experience?
Melien: I tend to gravitate toward a more intimate and personal workout experience, and I noticed that Las Vegas has tons of small, comfortable yoga or Pilates studios — and some small gyms — but there wasn’t an indoor cycle studio with a boutique feel. We hopefully can be that place where people enter feeling welcomed and taken care of. What are the benefits of indoor cycling as a type of exercise?
Melien: There’s something really supportive about having 36 people in class together, cheering each other
Your fiancé is Larry Rudolph, who manages Britney Spears and others. How did he become involved with Xcycle?
Barnet: Larry has always been supportive of my dream to have this studio. Ginger and I had been working on this idea for months, when Larry had to undergo open-heart surgery. After his procedure, he found his passion for indoor cycling as well, deciding to take his health and fitness much more seriously. What’s the most important part of your job?
Barnet: Keeping up with the evolution of fitness. The indoor cycling phenomenon that Xcycle is inspired by is a popular trend, but there continually will be movement toward new technology and new styles of riding, which I’ll be keeping a close eye on. What obstacles will your business have to overcome?
Melien: Awareness. It’s both a blessing and a curse that there aren’t any dedicated indoor cycling studios in this area. On the one hand, it’s an enormous business opportunity, but on the other hand, we will need to educate this market about a product they are fairly unfamiliar with. It’s going to take time and lots of word of mouth.
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guest column: $10 per hour are 11 percent higher than s we see a proliferation of jeff parker for those paid more than $10 per hour. municipal minimum-wage laws, Employees paid more than $10 per hour it is a good time for employers generally call out less often, are more to evaluate their compensation reliable and are more productive. Low pay strategy and place in the employment market. not only affects an employer’s ability to attract the best Even though there is not imminent state or federal talent, it often is the root cause of higher employee turnover legislation to increase the minimum wage, the political and, in turn, higher costs. season brings the issue to the forefront. To attract and retain the best talent, review your Many employers need to recognize the fundamental shift compensation model at least annually. Use resources such in the labor market. The unemployment rate is falling. Wages as the Bureau of Labor Statistics or Department of Training are increasing as the war for talent heats up. Average hourly and Rehabilitation to get the latest information on wages in wages in the United States have jumped 2.5 percent over the the area. Do not be shy about asking peers in your industry past 12 months to $25.39 an hour, evidence that years of job what they see in the marketplace. growth finally are helping to generate pay raises. Benefits are important as well, but be sure your employees Trends that started well before the recession also are see the value. Evaluate each component of your benefits challenging business leaders. The exodus of baby boomers plan to ensure it is being used. Do you have a health savings from the workforce only briefly paused during the account that only a few use but has a cost to maintain? Can recession. Additionally, graduation rates from universities that be replaced with an extra day of paid time off for each — particularly in science, technology, engineering and math employee or a quarterly performance bonus? (STEM) fields — are not keeping up with employer demand, What if you cannot afford to increase wages? Look at making employees with relevant skills more valuable. incentives that have little or no cost. Can you offer flexible If your business employs more hourly employees, look hours or work-from-home opportunities? The workforce at how much in overtime you spend. The wage and hour is looking for more balance in addition to a higher income. rules in Nevada set two tiers for minimum wage based on Also, simple things such as recognition and appreciation go health care benefits. It also calls for two tiers for overtime a long way in creating a culture where people feel valued. payment thresholds. A slight raise in employees’ regular Jeff Parker is vice president of Manpower, a workforcehourly rate could save in overtime payments. solutions firm. Overtime costs for employees who are paid less than
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Sandoval: Raiders sincere about moving By j.d. morris Staff Writer
Gov. Brian Sandoval says he believes Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis is seriously interested in moving the team to Las Vegas, and the governor is all for it. Sandoval recently met with Davis, and he told VEGAS INC that the encounter left a good impression on him. Although the governor wouldn’t discuss details of his private conversation with Davis, he said the meeting was arranged to get a sense of “how earnest (Davis) is about coming” to Las Vegas, and that he was “incredibly impressed” by their conversation. Davis has faced speculation that he’s trying to use the city as leverage to entice officials in California to approve public funding for a new stadium there. His conversations in Las Vegas have centered on a proposal from Las Vegas Sands Corp., which owns the Venetian and Palazzo resorts on the Strip, and Majestic Realty Co. to build a $1.3 billion stadium on 42 acres along Tropicana Avenue near Koval Lane. UNLV bought the land this year. If it comes to fruition, the stadium would house UNLV football games and other large events, but talk of the Raiders also playing there has dominated the public discourse about the project since it came to light. Davis met with Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson the day after the company revealed it wanted to build the stadium, and he’s since toured Sam Boyd Stadium with officials from UNLV. The Raiders possibility has been received well by residents and public officials excited by the idea of bringing an NFL franchise to a metropolitan area that has no major-league
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, laughs as Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis talks to the media after an NFL owners meeting in January in Houston. (associated press file)
sports teams. But it has also been met with some criticism, particularly because Sands and Majestic want a portion of the project’s price tag to be covered by public funds. Early reports pegged the public share of the cost at about $780 million, although Majestic Realty executive Craig Cavileer did not commit to a specific figure during a public appearance last month. “I would love to see the Raiders in Las Vegas. I think it would be wonderful,” Sandoval said. “But it always comes down to money.” The funding issue is being weighed by the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee, a group that Sandoval created last year to evaluate the region’s needs for new and improved tourist-related infrastructure projects. The committee is expected make recommendations to the governor this summer.
Supporters have said the public share of the stadium cost could come from tourism-related taxes such as those levied on hotel rooms in Clark County. But that idea has been met with strong pushback from Jim Murren, the CEO of Sands rival MGM Resorts International, and others who don’t want to see room taxes diverted from the planned expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Murren has said he’s not unilaterally opposed to the idea of a new football stadium, but that his company would “not support room taxes being diverted to a stadium when we have this just tremendous, tremendous, dire need at our convention center.” The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority bought the nowshuttered Riviera last year with plans to replace it with an expansion of its convention center. The authority says it needs to build a convention
facility on that site — and renovate the existing convention center just across Paradise Road — to stay competitive and meet demand from major trade shows for more space. Sandoval is sympathetic to the desire for both projects. “Certainly, the convention center is a priority for me. We need to update that. We need to not just remain competitive, but stay ahead of our competitors,” he said. “But at the same time, to have an NFL franchise in Las Vegas would be another gamechanger for us.” Yet whether the stadium should be built and whether the Raiders would really play in it are, to an extent, largely separate considerations. And on the second front, Sandoval seems unabashedly optimistic: Asked if he thought it was possible that an NFL team would come to Las Vegas, he said, “you bet, I think it’s possible.” “Based on my impressions from Mr. Davis, I think that he’s interested in Las Vegas. Based on my conversations with the Sands, they’re very interested in building a stadium. Based on my conversations with the local leadership, they’d love to see a team as well,” Sandoval said. “So the makings are there, but again, it comes down to money, and there are needs and wants. And we’ve got to make sure that we address our needs.” Sandoval said he had “complete confidence” in the infrastructure committee, which is chaired by Steve Hill, the executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and includes representatives from the major Las Vegas resort companies. The committee heard about the stadium proposal in March and is expected to examine it further this week.
Analysis: Stadium near McCarran shouldn’t be derailed by height issues By j.d. morris Staff Writer
Plans for a domed 65,000-seat football stadium near McCarran International Airport likely will not be derailed by conflicts over the facility’s height, according to a consultant’s analysis. A map shown to the UNLV Campus Improvement Authority indicated that, at least for much of the 42-acre site proposed to house the stadium,
the facility’s height would not obstruct airport operations. Similarly, the site does not appear to have an issue with Clark County noise restrictions based. The site is 0.3 nautical miles from the end of one runway at McCarran International Airport, and proximity to the airport proved to be an insurmountable obstacle when UNLV considered building a football stadium on another site.
The map presented by Capitol Airspace President Ben Doyle showed that, to avoid getting in the way of airport operations, a facility built toward the western side of the site offers plenty of room. But Chris Jones, McCarran’s chief marketing officer, stressed that there will be issues besides height and noise levels that the stadium would need to address to move forward. “We cannot do anything that would
diminish the capacity of McCarran and its ability to bring people in and out of this valley,” he told the authority. “We cannot kill the golden goose.” The UNLV Campus Improvement Authority is made up of four members of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents and various leaders from the public and private sector, including resort executives. The university has not officially decided to build a stadium on the land.
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Group pushes to keep solar rates high By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
An NV Energy-backed group, Citizens for Solar and Energy Fairness, is ratcheting up its campaign to keep a new rate structure that increases bills for rooftop solar customers. It argues that those rates keep energy rates low for the majority of other ratepayers. The campaign recently announced a statewide TV ad buy and a new website. It is the answer to Bring Back Solar, a group fighting for the reversal of a Public Utilities Commission decision in December that tripled a fixed fee for rooftop solar customers and slashed the value of credits for selling excess electricity to NV Energy. That decision prompted several solar companies, including SolarCity and Sunrun, to cease Nevada installations, which plummeted in January. Bring Back Solar, backed by SolarCity and other rooftop solar advocates, is trying to undo the rates with a ballot measure. The commission’s justification for its decision to increase bills for rooftop solar customers was that rooftop solar customers shift costs to nonsolar ratepayers. Citizens for Solar and Energy Fairness has echoed that stance in
its campaign materials and statements. “If the big rooftop solar companies get what they want, it would really hurt low-income families and punish those Nevadans who do not have solar panels,” said spokeswoman Nicole Willis-Grimes, also the Ferraro Group’s director of public affairs. “It’s patently unfair to require people to pay for something they don’t get a direct benefit from.” NV Energy is the group’s only disclosed backer, but Danny Thompson, another spokesman and executive secretary-treasurer of the Nevada State AFL-CIO, said it also had support from consumer groups. In March, the group won a legal challenge that invalidated Bring Back Solar’s ballot measure to restore more generous rates for rooftop solar customers. It argued the measure should be classified as an initiative, not a referendum. The ruling was stayed, pending an appeal. Even if the lower court’s ruling is upheld, the fight is unlikely to stop there. Bring Back Solar said it planned to introduce another measure. An organizer for Citizens for Solar and Energy Fairness described the TV spots as a “substantial statewide buy.” The group’s ad can be viewed on its website, solarenergyfairness.com.
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Nevada has third-highest foreclosure rate, repos rise By eli segall Staff Writer
Despite a drop in overall foreclosure filings, lenders have repossessed a rising volume of homes in Nevada compared with last year, keeping the Silver State among the hardest-hit areas in the country. One in every 236 homes statewide received a foreclosure-related filing in the quarter ending March 31, down 11 percent from the same period last year, according to a report from RealtyTrac. Creditors started the foreclosure process on 2,330 homes in the first quarter, down 24 percent year over year. However, they seized 1,426 properties, up 46 percent, RealtyTrac found. Nevada had the third-highest foreclosure rate in the country in the first quarter, behind Maryland and New Jersey. Nationally, 1 in every 459 homes was hit with foreclosure filings, down almost 8 percent from a year earlier. Among metro areas with at least 200,000 people, Las Vegas had the sixth-highest rate, with 1 in every 213 homes getting slapped with foreclosure filings. Atlantic City, pummeled by a rash of casino closures in 2014, was No. 1, at 1 in every 106 homes, according to RealtyTrac.
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How Henderson is tackling its squatter problem By eli segall Staff Writer
The city of Henderson, according to its website, is “a place to call home.” Squatters are taking that to heart. Since last fall, Henderson police have received dozens of service calls about suspected squatters. They’ve made six arrests. It’s not the only part of the Las Vegas Valley grappling with squatters. Metro Police said they received at least 4,458 squatter-related service calls in Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County last year, up 24 percent from 2014, 69 percent from 2013 and 169 percent from 2012. The valley’s squatter problem stems in large part from the foreclosures, layoffs and other financial woes that pummeled the region during the recession. Waves of residents lost their homes to lenders or simply abandoned them, emptying houses valleywide. Some 2.1 percent of Las Vegas-area homes, or about 13,360 properties, are vacant. Nationally, 1.6 percent of homes are empty, according to RealtyTrac. The Legislature last year approved Assembly Bill 386 to address the squatter problem. The measure established such criminal offenses as housebreaking, or forcibly entering a vacant home to live there or let someone else move in without the owner’s consent; unlawful occupancy, or moving to an empty home knowing you don’t have permission to be there; and unlawful re-entry, or going back into a house without permission after the owner reclaimed the property.
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Henderson Police Sgt. Kirk Moore, of the Problem Solving Unit, said the department had received 83 service calls since the law took effect Oct. 1. The six arrests have been for unlawful occupancy, he said. The department has teamed with the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors to help police more efficiently target squatters. They created paperwork that would outline, for instance, who owns the house and whether the occupants signed a lease with the owner or a representative. Another form gives police a voluntary consent to search the home. Moore and Henderson City Councilwoman Debra March, a former director of UNLV’s Lied Institute for Real Estate Studies, spoke recently with VEGAS INC. Can you give an overview of what the GLVAR and Henderson police are doing about squatters? Moore: The board teamed up with the police department on creating a mechanism that is safe for Realtors to report instances of squatting. If a Realtor takes on a new listing and goes to inspect the house, and if someone’s there, going in and trying to confront a potential squatter is obviously not the
safest thing to do. We’re recommending they go back to their office and fill out all the information that we need — showing they have a rightful means to act as an agent for the homeowner, the deed, all the information. It’s kind of lengthy, but it makes it very easy for us to conduct an investigation. Where in Henderson are the service calls coming from? Are they concentrated in any particular area? Moore: Not necessarily. Squatting is very opportunistic; it’s wherever the opportunity arises and where they think they can blend in. Councilwoman March, did you ever come across squatters at the Lied Institute when doing market research? March: I don’t think that was as big of an issue then. My tenure there was from 1996 to 2009, so I left at the start of the economic downturn. This is something that’s tied to the downturn. When Metro Police respond to squatter houses, they often find fraud labs, drugs, pimps, prostitutes, child abuse. Is that what you’re finding in Henderson? Moore: That’s pretty accurate. There’s a variety of things we usually come across. There’s normally some narcotics involved, and we have come across fraud labs — checks, credit cards, identity theft. And also property, a lot of property from different burglaries. They’re using squatter houses as a safe haven; they store
property there until they can offload it. But through arrests, people are starting to get the word that we’ll arrest you. That’s the biggest thing — word of mouth in their circles that, if they do this, they’ll get arrested. Are you seeing a lot of squatters with bogus leases? Moore: Absolutely — in almost all the cases. The bogus leases have all sorts of things that are inaccurate. It’s obvious. It’s the details that they miss. March: That’s why it’s so important for the property owner or the Realtor to submit the information we need. It gives us the deed, shows us who the owner is, and if they make a statement that they don’t have a lease with these people, it’s easier for our police department to take action. Anecdotally, what are some of the things in these leases that, when officers see it, they know it’s bogus? Moore: The numbers don’t match. Some of these homes are worth a couple hundred thousand dollars, so it’s not really reasonable to rent it for $600. That’s not even close to market value. And of course, the physical nature of the leases is just not professional. What are some other problems you’ve seen? Moore: They cut the lock-box, and there’s usually some damage from a forced entry. It’s also real obvious they’ve changed the locks; it doesn’t match the rest of the house.
RTC board adopts major transportation investment plan By j.d. morris Staff Writer
A sweeping, long-term plan to drastically improve transit in the Las Vegas area has been adopted by the board of the Regional Transportation Commission. By officially embracing the Transportation Investment Business Plan, the commission hasn’t made all of the document’s proposals a reality so much as agreed that its vision is worth pursuing. The Transportation Investment Business Plan has been circulating publicly since December, and its many recommendations include a light rail system to connect the airport with the Strip and downtown Las Vegas.
Yet light rail, though it has been a widely discussed aspect of the plan, is by no means the only major proposal. The plan also recommends adding a monorail stop at the Sands Expo and Convention Center and expanding it to Mandalay Bay, as well as building pedestrian bridges on the Strip and completing a host of other road work and transit-related projects. The cost of the transit plan could reach $12 billion, officials have said, and that doesn’t include the cost of building and maintaining a potential light rail system. Light rail from the airport to the Strip and downtown could cost from $2.1 billion to $12.5 billion.
Some tension regarding light rail arose when Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown, who chairs the Transportation Commission’s board, responded to recent concerns about another project: the county’s plan for an elevated expressway to move cars more efficiently to and from the Strip. The expressway is one of the proposals included in the transportation plan, and the county has already started to move forward with the estimated $200 million project. It would involve building two elevated, oneway roads: One over Swenson Street and Paradise Road and another over Koval Lane and Tropicana Avenue. But it has faced some criticism for
essentially not being forward-thinking enough — solving traffic problems with a car-focused project rather than aggressively pursuing mass transit options such as light rail. “I don’t think I’ve heard anybody in the last year say that light rail was a bad idea,” Brown said. “If we could snap our fingers and throw down a valley-wide light rail system, I don’t think anybody would disagree.” But the region can’t wait for light rail to be finished to start fixing congestion, Brown said. The expressway project is “addressing a critical need today” and can be done promptly with funding from “resort corridor dollars,” he said.
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Revenue is up, expenses are down at chamber little haggling, Guzman bought the home. But two houses isn’t much separation from parents. Guzman’s folks would pop in and out of Guzman’s home whenever they pleased. His solution? Buy another house. “I love my parents,” Guzman said. “But it was driving us a little crazy.” The experience of buying and selling homes thrilled Guzman. He had found his calling: real estate. Today, Guzman is senior partner of the Guzman Group, a branch of Warley Real Estate. In January, he became president of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. VEGAS INC recently chatted with him. Why did you become a member of the Latin Chamber? I thought it was good for business. I wanted to capture some of the Hispanic market. I knew the chamber had the credibility to go after that opportunity. What were your priorities when you became chamber president? Because of the recession, dollars had to be shifted around internally and prioritized. Fortunately, we’re doing very well now. Our revenue is up. Our expenses are down. I was able to reach out and bring people in who have benefited from the chamber in the past. Now, we have a brand new sign outside, and we have new flooring, new logos and a new front desk. We’ve renovated this place so people can say, “Wow, this is pretty nice.” What business trends have you noticed in the Hispanic community? Entrepreneurship within the Hispanic culture is very important. Many members come from countries where you have to learn to be an entrepreneur. The government doesn’t offer the assistance that the United States does, so you have to figure it out. What issues hold back the Hispanic business community? Access to capital. Getting a loan is still a challenge. Banks aren’t taking risks like before. It’s a product of the recession but also some of the people who come from other countries don’t understand the importance of building credit.
Peter Guzman’s real estate career began when he bought a house just to get a little space from his parents. (l.e. baskow/staff)
“Our culture is very political. Let’s face it, it’s getting to the point now where you really can’t win an election without getting the Hispanic vote. We need to understand that that’s powerful and learn how to use that in our favor a little bit more instead of just during election time. We shouldn’t be meeting with politicians only during election time. It should be an ongoing conversation.” — Peter Guzman
However, that has been getting better. There are some organizations leading the effort to enable loans to happen. I think construction-wise, getting contracts definitely is something we struggle with. There are construction companies in Las Vegas that have the capacity to take on projects, yet they’re still not getting contracts. For a while, the businesses didn’t have the capacity to do the big jobs. We understand that. But now, that’s no longer the excuse. It’s a matter of highlighting businesses. Companies come from out of town, and they don’t know how to get a list of Nevada companies. We want
to be a friendly liaison for that. Is there concern among the Hispanic business community about politicians’ rhetoric regarding immigrants? Certainly. Our culture is very political. Let’s face it, it’s getting to the point now where you really can’t win an election without getting the Hispanic vote. We need to understand that that’s powerful and learn how to use that in our favor a little bit more instead of just during election time. We shouldn’t be meeting with politicians only during election time. It should be an ongoing conversation. We, the Latin Chamber, are letting
people know that it’s important to be at the County Commission and City Council meetings. They affect your day-to-day life a lot more than a presidential election, actually. What do you hope the chamber will look like in five years? Five years from now, I hope membership will be 60 percent higher than it is now. I’d like to see our Clark County School District scholarship recipients becoming members of the chamber. I want the Latin Chamber of Commerce to have a greater impact on the Hispanic community. We want to be their resource center. We want to be more of their to-go place. What are your hopes for the Hispanic community in general? I hope the dialogue about kicking people out will be solved so that the millions who already are here, making a contribution, can come out of the darkness and do it with pride. It’s actually an economic boom that we’re missing right now. By making people work in the shadows, America is missing out on a lot. Causing fear is not good for any economy. When people are scared, they don’t spend. That affects everyone, whether you’re Hispanic or not.
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Calendar of events TUESDAY, APRIL 26 BOMA Nevada breakfast meeting Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: $40 Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit BOMANevada.org Expand your professional network by mingling with members of the Building Owners and Managers Association. Convention Services Association luncheon Time: 11:15 a.m. Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door for CSA members; $45 in advance, $50 at the door for nonmembers Location: El Dorado Cantina, 3025 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit conventionservicesassociationlasvegas.org Shauna Lederman, president of Top Tier Events, will be the featured speaker. The luncheon will include a charity raffle and appearances by the “Twisted Vegas” cast. Nevada Restaurant Association mix & mingle Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $15 in advance for NVRA members, $25 in advance for nonmembers, $35 at the door Location: Elysian at the District, 2151 Village Walk Drive, Henderson Information: Visit nvrestaurants.com Meet chefs, restaurant operators, managers and new NVRA members. Complimentary food and cocktails will be provided.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Harassment: Prevent, Investigate, Remedy Time: 8:30-11 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas City Hall, Achievement Room, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas Information: Visit laborlawyers.com Staffers from Fisher & Phillips and the city of Las
Vegas will discuss ways to identify words and conduct that can harm company morale and productivity, and lead to legal liability. “Las Vegas: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going” Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $45 for RMA members, $55 for nonmembers, $55 for walk-ins Location: McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-855-4537 Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman will speak. National Association of Women Business Owners business lunch Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for NAWBO members, $45 for nonmembers, $55 at the door Location: Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit nawbosnv.org Learn about T-Mobile Arena and how it is changing the entertainment landscape in Las Vegas, and how community partners can leverage the new venue. Marijuana industry symposium Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door for Turnaround Management Association members; $45 in advance, $50 at the door for nonmembers Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 S. Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas nformation: Call 702-499-3291 Learn about and discuss the marijuana industry with John Laub, president of the Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association; Tisha Black, founding partner of Black and Lobello; and Ben Sillitoe, CEO and co-founder of Oasis Medical Cannabis.
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Advanced Blackjack Advantage Play Webinar Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Cost: $179 per computer
Location: Online Information: Visit cdcgamingseminars.com or call 702-255-9891 For table games staff and management (excluding dealers), surveillance staff and senior casino management. Gain an understanding of advantage play in blackjack and the relative profitability of such methods to help prioritize allocation of game-protection resources. Asian Chamber of Commerce luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers Location: Gold Coast, Arizona Room, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-737-4300 Rob Lang of the Brookings Institution will discuss Las Vegas’ future as it relates to urban growth, economic development and population dynamics.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Pahrump Biz Expo Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Pahrump Nugget Event Center, 681 NV-160, Pahrump Information: Visit pahrumpchamber.com Network with fellow entrepreneurs and business owners who seek regional exposure, and learn about the available businesses in the Pahrump valley. Awards gala Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV Foundations Building, Blasco Event Wing, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email entrepreneurship@unlv.edu Meet the five finalists for the Dominic Anthony Marrocco Southern Nevada Business Plan Competition while networking over hors d’oeuvres and drinks. The grand prize winner will be announced at the gala.
Conventions
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Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association 2016 Annual Conference
Caesars Palace
April 26-28
400
U.S. Bowling Congress 2016 Convention
Orleans
April 26-29
1,500
USA Wrestling
South Point
April 27-30
2,000
National Institute of Pension Administrators Annual Conference
Cosmopolitan
April 28-May 5
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NVCON Nevada State Convention of Amateur Radio Operators
Eastside Cannery
April 29-May 1
600
International Garage Door Exposition
Las Vegas Convention Center
April 29-30
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Records and Transactions Bankruptcies CHAPTER 11 Inter123 Corp. 3225 McLeod Drive, Suite 110 Las Vegas, NV 89121 Attorney: Ryan A. Anderson at randersen@andersenlaw.com
Bid Opportunities FRIDAY, APRIL 29 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for janitorial services for North Las Vegas community resource buildings A-D Clark County, 604052 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions SALES $1,000,000 for 3.63 acres, land Address: 880 E. Larson Lane, Henderson 89044 Seller: ND Holdings Henderson Series Seller agent: Vince Schettler of Colliers International Buyer: Impala LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose $982,625 for 7,861 square feet, office Address: 7326 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas 89129 Seller: ZNG Management Inc. Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: BM Highland LLC Buyer agent: Suzette Lagrange and Kara Walker of Colliers International $52,500 for 3,992 square feet, retail Address: 2396 S. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas 89104 Seller: Juan Fernandez Seller agent: Ron Branson of Sun Commercial Real Estate Buyer: Gamoke Enterprises Buyer agent: Ron Branson of Sun Commercial Real Estate $450,000 for 1.14 acres, land Address: 2750 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas 89109 Seller: Time Square Properties LLC Seller agent: Steven Haynes of Colliers International Buyer: Friends of Las Vegas Youth Orchestras Buyer agent: Did not disclose
LEASES $199,656 for 1,430 square feet for 60 months, retail Address: 8680 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 130, Las Vegas 89148 Landlord: Ravan Orange Grove LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark
Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: Soulfish Poke LLC Tenant agent: Jakke Farley of Virtus Commercial
License type: Janitorial services Address: 2723 Peaceful Hills Ave., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Jose A. Jimenez
License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Hermelindo Bautista
$166,422 for 1,412 square feet for 64 months, retail Address: 7345 S. Durango Drive, Suite 110, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: DM Rhodes Ranch LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: Haircuts for Kids LLC dba Cookie Cutters Tenant agent: Neal Anzalotti of Logic Commercial Real Estate
Join School USA License type: Business support Address: Did not disclose Owner: God’s Kleros LLC
Lightning Bail Bonds License type: Bail bond broker Address: 629 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Lightning Bail LLC
BUSINESS LICENSES Hacienda Gardens Catering Inc. License type: Catering services Address: 4250 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 10, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Alicia Janette Perez Integrity Las Vegas Distribution License type: General retail sales Address: 1500 E. Sahara Ave., Suite D, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Amanda Sanchez Intelligent Broadcasting Systems Inc. License type: Sales/services Address: 2151 Village Walk Drive, Suite 4304, Henderson 89012 Owner: Intelligent Broadcasting Systems Inc. Israel’s Jewelry License type: General retail sales Address: 1720 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite E20, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Leilua B. Perez ITG Voma Corp. License type: General retail sales Address: 9510 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 130, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Chengpu Yang J & B Electric License type: Contractor Address: 7410 Fort McDermitt Ave., Las Vegas 89179 Owner: J & B Electric Jacob Hall License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Jacob Hall Jason Jarrett License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Turning Tires LLC
Josephs Family LP License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 5395 Polaris Ave., Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Eljay Corp. Justice Pest Control License type: Property maintenance Address: 2001 E. Tropicana Ave., Suite 1080, Las Vegas 89119 Owner: John Adam Technologies LLC K & A Carpet Cleaning License type: Property maintenance Address: 1489 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110, Henderson 89014 Owner: Marvin Antonio Flores Kelly Kwasniewski License type: Real estate sales Address: 1050 Indigo Drive, Suite 115, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Kelly L. Kwasniewski Kiley Beard License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Kiley Beard Kim Family Eyecare Prof Corp. License type: Professional services - medical Address: 8060 W. Tropical Parkway, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Richard Kim Kyle Russell License type: Solicitor Address: 317 Copper Pine Ave., North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Kyle Russell Las Casitas LV LLC License type: Luxury homes Address: 2522 Statz St., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Las Casita LV LLC Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center License type: Clinic or laboratory Address: 1050 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center LLC
JEC Maintenance License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 5821 Dana Rogers Drive, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Enterprises JEC Inc.
Las Vegas Releaf License type: Medical marijuana dispensary Address: 2244 Paradise Road, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Paradise Wellness Center LLC
JJ Janitorial Services
Lawn Maintenance HB Garcia
Address: 1050 Indigo Drive, Suite 115, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Mario Hawkins Mason Panos License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Mason Panos
LJ & R License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: LJ & R Services Inc.
McCam Properties LLC License type: Real estate sales Address: 2481 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 110, Henderson 89052 Owner: McCam Properties LLC
Llantera La Reina Del Sur License type: Automobile services Address: 4561 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Leticia Avendano
Medieval Concrete Cleaning LLC License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Timothy T. Tucker
Lolita Willis License type: Property maintenance Address: 219 Tungsten St., Henderson 89015 Owner: Lolita Willis
Melanie Rider License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 14525 Heyer Way, Las Vegas 89161 Owner: Melanie Rider
Los Machetes Mexican Food License type: Restaurant Address: 2722 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: MMF & XA Lovely Creations License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Kimberly Marchant Lucus Design Service License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Randy D. Lucus Magical Paradise Spa License type: Reflexology Address: 1205 W. Sunset Road, Suite 140, Henderson 89014 Owner: Magical Paradise LLC Maid in Vegas License type: Property maintenance Address: 2025 Tinted Canvas St., Henderson 89044 Owner: Maid in Vegas LLC Majestic Prints License type: Sales/services Address: 857 Valley Moon Court, Henderson 89052 Owner: Majestic Printsellers Ltd. Man Man’s Mobile Detail & Auto License type: Automobile services Address: 916 Gary Carmena Ave., Las Vegas 89081 Owner: Andre Nelson Margie’s Maids on Wheels License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Margie’s Maids on Wheels LLC Mario Hawkins Ltd. License type: Real estate sales
Memphis Exclusives License type: General retail sales Address: 1506 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 3, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Shuntina Heard Michelle V. Cadiz License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Michelle V. Cadiz Miggle Miggle License type: Sales/services Address: 977 High Plains Drive, Henderson 89002 Owner: Miggle Miggle Ltd. Mike Panos License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Mike Panos LLC Miracle Massage Day Spa LLC License type: Spa Address: 3415 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89032 Owner: Miracle Massage Day Spa LLC Mirage Mechanical Contractors License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose Owner: Mirage LLC MMK Creations License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Marlene Knoll Mountain Hauling and Clean Up License type: Property maintenance Address: 8410 Eldora Ave., Suite 1042, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Maria Jesus Hiestand Muriel D. Gund
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Records and Transactions License type: Professional services Address: 1813 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Muriel D. Gund
Suite 170, Henderson 89052 Owner: Pacific Dental Services LLC
Nails Lounge License type: Cosmetics Address: 1910 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89108 Owner: Truyen Lac
Paradise Permanent Makeup Beauty Solutions School License type: Beauty school Address: 7131 W. Craig Road, Suite 107, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Paradise Permanent Makeup and Beauty Solutions School
Nails R Us License type: Cosmetics Address: 60 S. Stephanie St., Suite 140, Henderson 89012 Owner: May Tran
Pastor Amiscua Jr. License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Pastor Amiscua Jr. LLC
Naturex License type: Medical marijuana dispensary Address: 1860 Western Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Naturex II LLC
Paul’s Extermination Inc. License type: Pest control services Address: 2200 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Paul’s Extermination Inc.
Nevada Group Wellness LLC License type: Wellness center Address: 4713 Vandenberg Drive, North Las Vegas 89081 Owner: Nevada Group Wellness LLC Nevada Wellness Center LLC License type: Medical marijuana dispensary Address: 3200 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Frank Hawkins Jr. Neyvis Martinez Agency LLC License type: Insurance agency Address: 51 N. Pecos Road, Suite 112, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Neyvis M. Machuca North Las Vegas Dialysis Center License type: Health care services Address: 2065 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Greater Las Vegas Dialysis NV Solar LLC License type: Contractor Address: 10585 Gambassi Court, Las Vegas 89141 Owner: NV Solar LLC NV Smoke Shop Online License type: Tobacco dealer Address: 7350 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: NVSSO LLC Oasis Medical Cannabis License type: Medical marijuana dispensary Address: 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 180, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Serenity Wellness Center LLC Oso Ono Shave Ice LLC License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 2200 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Oso Ono Shave Ice LLC Pacific Dental Services LLC License type: Dental services Address: 1410 Jet Stream Drive,
Paymentlock Inc. License type: General retail sales Address: 7835 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 4163, Las Vegas 89113 Owner: Ryan Smith PBS Anesthesia LLC License type: Business support Address: 7250 Peak Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Roniann Hines Providence Dental License type: Professional services - medical Address: 7181 N. Hualapai Way, Suite 105, Las Vegas 89166 Owner: Providence Dental Dhillon QHR Pharmacy License type: Drug store Address: 765 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite 7, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: QHR Pharmacy Quantum Resources D&C LLC License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose Owner: Mark Myers Rachel’s Kitchen License type: Restaurant Address: 888 W. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas 89106 Owner: LMZ Restaurant Two LLC Raising the Barr Mobile Detailing License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 9172 Bush Poppy Ave., Las Vegas 89147 Owner: Raising the Barr Mobile Detailing L.L.C Redtop Commercial Services LLC License type: Contractor Address: 6865 Desert Thrasher Drive, Las Vegas 89084 Owner: Did not disclose Rich Little Productions Inc. License type: General services counter/office Address: Did not disclose Owner: Richard Little
RRS2 LLC License type: Management or consulting service Address: 400 S. Fourth St., Suite 500, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Robert R. Selander II Rylo Media Group License type: General retail sales Address: 2907 Meade Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Rylo Media Group Inc. Sahara Wellness License type: Medical marijuana dispensary Address: 420 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Desert Aire Wellness LLC SDT Transport LLC License type: Motor transportation service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Cengiz Dogan Sean Fox License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 509 Regents Gate Drive , Henderson 89012 Owner: Sean Fox Sebeck Construction LLC License type: Contractor Address: 1350 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 13B, Las Vegas 89119 Owner: Stephen E. Beck Servicemaster Commercial Building Maintenance License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 901 American Pacific Drive, Suite 302, Las Vegas 89074 Owner: Top Shelf Building Maintenance LLC
Address: 80 N. Pecos Road, Suite A, Henderson 89074 Owner: Sophia Aguayo Starbucks License type: Restaurant Address: 1940 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas 89134 Owner: Starbucks Corp. Str8Ink License type: General services counter/office Address: 1355 W. Owens Ave., Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Maurese L. Johnson Sumnu Marketing LLC License type: Management or consulting service Address: 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite 7, Las Vegas 89106 Owner: Shaundell Newsome Sunny Landscaping & Pavers Design LLC License type: Contractor Address: 5191 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 190, Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Helio Da Silva Surefire Pest Control LLC License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Christopher Cahalin Susan Lewis License type: Nurse Address: 1830 Escondido Terrace, Henderson 89074 Owner: Nurse Practitioner Lewis Corp. SYB License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Shield Your Body LLC
Shining Stars Bilingual Learning Academy License type: Day nursery Address: 5443 Meadow Saffron Court, North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Lucinda M. Diaz-Espino
Tammi Panos License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Tammi Lynn Panos
Showplants License type: Sales/services Address: 2329 Ozark Plateau Drive, Henderson 89044 Owner: Nelson Werner
The Goodwich Soho License type: Restaurant Address: 900 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 120, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: The Goodwich Soho LLC
Silver Sage Wellness LLC License type: Medical marijuana dispensary Address: 4626 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Pamela Blasco
This Thing of Ours Custom Matting License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: This Thing of Ours Custom Matting LLC
Silverio Massage Therapy License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 864 Sparkle Ray Ave., Las Vegas 89123 Owner: Gericho G. Silverio Sophia Aguayo License type: Independent massage therapist
Tierra Bella at Lone Mountain License type: Apartment house Address: 10620 W. Alexander Road, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Willows at Lone Mountain West LLC Tiffanie Trang Sharp License type: Real estate sales Address: 7674 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 109, Las Vegas 89128
Owner: Tiffanie Sharp Toyboxx LV License type: General retail sales Address: 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 206, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Toyboxx LV LLC Truth Now Told Polygraph LLC License type: Professional services Address: 140 E. Kimberly Drive, Henderson 89015 Owner: Truth Now Told Polygraph LLC Tumble Gym Bus LV LLC License type: General services counter/office Address: 921 Mandolin Way, Las Vegas 89032 Owner: Tonika Quick Tuxavant Industries License type: Consulting services Address: 64 N. Pecos Road, Suite 1200, Henderson 89074 Owner: Tuxavant Industries Limited Partnership
BUILDING PERMITS $8,549,499, commercial - new 2807 E. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas Layton Construction Co. Inc. $1,131,743, residential - production 3151 Delilah Place, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $639,423, commercial - alteration 2696 W. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Kalb Industries of Nevada Ltd. $465,586, fence 6332 Bunch Grass Court, North Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry LLC $385,000, commercial - new 5525 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas King Communications LLC $319,000, commercial - remodel 2360 Corporate Circle, Suite 415, Henderson Corporate CTR V LLC $266,714, residential - production 3150 Abetone Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $263,942, residential - custom 1147 Brown Hill Court, Henderson Sipes Family Trust $229,563, residential - model 1554 Emerald Oaks Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $215,680, commercial - remodel 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson BPC Henderson LLC $210,710, residential - custom 421 Trenier Drive, Henderson
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Records and Transactions Daniel Mater and Laurie Mater $197,790, residential - production 689 Coastal Lagoon St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $183,095, residential - model 1556 Emerald Oaks Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $181,820, residential - production 1890 Galleria Spada St., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $178,060, residential - new 2516 Charmed Oasis Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$140,288, residential - production x3 1157, 1160 and 1161 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc.
$122,821, residential - production x2 368 and 370 Ambitious St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC
$139,512, residential - production x2 488 and 493 Wildflower Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
$119,272, residential - production 660 Rose Apple St., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
$138,347, residential - production 488 Sterling Falls Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $137,294, residential - production 672 Silver Pearl St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
$167,515, commercial - alteration 6595 N. Hollywood Blvd., North Las Vegas Wayne Perry Inc.
$136,906, residential - production 905 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
$165,795, residential - production 519 Possibilities St., Henderson Woodside Home Nevada LLC
$134,743, residential - production x4 1156, 1157, 1160 and 1161 Aubrey Springs Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc.
$161,914, residential - production 1400 Overseer Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $160,638, residential - production 489 Wildflower Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $154,705, residential - production 2426 Amatrice St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $149,881, residential - production 1895 Ford Romano St., Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $145,833, residential - production 1156 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $145,648, residential - new 5817 Clear Haven Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holding Corp. $143,260, residential - new 3652 Fuselier Drive, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $142,839, residential - production 2174 County Down Lane, Henderson Toll Henderson LLC $142,395, residential - production 3087 Ripe Peak Lane, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $142,395, residential - production 949 Lynne Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $140,995, residential - new 4829 Skyraider St., North Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $140,288, residential - production 705 Tidal Flats St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
$132,055, residential - new x2 3533 and 3541 Starlight Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $130,700, residential - new 5694 Colbert St., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes Inc. $129,475, residential - production x2 153 and 157 Littlestone St., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $128,921, residential - production x2 313 and 317 Homeward Way, Henderson Woodside Home Nevada LLC $126,869, residential - production 1161 Strada Cristallo, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada $126,204, residential - production x2 387 and 401 Ambitious St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $125,317, residential - production x2 1023 and 1035 Aubrey Springs Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc. $124,019, residential - new x2 4825 and 4841 Skyraider St., North Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $123,986, residential - production x2 489 and 492 Sterling Falls Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC
$117,886, residential - production x2 1144 and 1149 Strada Pecei, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada $117,368, residential - new x2 4833 and 4837 Skyraider St., North Las Vegas William Lyon Homes Inc. $117,276, residential - production x2 897 and 899 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC $116,611, residential - production x2 657 and 664 Rose Apple St., Henderson Greystone Nevada LLC $114,996, tenant improvement restaurant 1540 W. Sunset Road, Suite 130, Henderson Sunstone Bonita LLC $114,337, townhouse - production x4 50, 54, 58 and 64 Morning Mimosa Court, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $113,173, residential - production x2 3153 and 3161 Beltrada Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $113,173, residential - production 3168 Via Tellaro, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $112,009, residential - production x2 1019 and 1031 Aubrey Springs Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc.
56 and 60 Morning Mimosa Court, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC
$33,214, residential - addition 423 Blackbridge Road, Henderson Jody E. Jones
$107,850, residential - production 1027 Aubrey Springs Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc.
$32,130, commercial - remodel 2875 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 130, Henderson Krein-Two LLC
$102,859, residential - production 890 Harbor Ave., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
$31,578, solar 5624 River Bird St., North Las Vegas Sunpower by Renewable Energy
$100,742, residential - new 3537 Starlight Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc.
$30,000, commercial - remodel 655 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 120, Henderson Green Valley Crossing II LLC
$100,742, residential - new 5637 Sagamore Canyon St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc. $100,475, residential - production 3157 Beltrada Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $100,475, residential - production 3149 Delilah Place, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $100,419, residential - production 385 Ambitious St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC $92,823, residential - production 3172 Via Tellaro, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $86,391, residential - production 3164 Via Tellaro, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC $66,850, retail 51 E. Basic Road, Henderson Felicia Gutierre Family Trust $66,500, commercial - addition 2710 Losee Road, North Las Vegas Spike Construction Inc. $46,600, pool and/or spa 7040 Puetollano Drive, North Las Vegas Steve Breck $45,239, pool and/or spa 3806 Internet Ave., North Las Vegas Blue Haven pools
$111,399, residential - production 868 N. Water St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC
$44,415, perimeter retaining wall 1165 Barby Springs Ave., Henderson D.R. Horton Inc.
$110,768, residential - new 1008 Vegas Palm Ave., North Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada
$36,210, pool and/or spa 6324 Big Cedar Court, North Las Vegas Blue Haven Pools
$110,567, townhouse - production x2 52 and 62 Morning Mimosa Court, Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada LLC
$35,950, pool and/or spa 1124 Nevada Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas 360 Exteriors LLC
$110,290, townhouse - production x2
$35,000, residential - remodel 586 Lairmont Place, Henderson Delos Ltd.
$30,000, residential - addition 819 Rising Star Drive, Henderson Stephen M. Wilson and Antoinette Wilson $23,750, commercial - remodel 240 S. Water St., Henderson City of Henderson $23,450, residential - remodel 2592 San Giorgio Circle, Henderson James Walker and Leigh-Anne Walker $23,373, commercial - remodel 240 S. Water St., Henderson City of Henderson $23,364, commercial - remodel 240 S. Water St., Henderson City of Henderson $21,919, pool and/or spa 2787 Hera Heights Court, Henderson Brian William Armstrong $21,600, retaining wall 1830 Haven St., Henderson Roberts Investment Co. Inc. $21,206, pool and/or spa 39 Club Vista Drive, Henderson Realty Adventures LLC $19,980, commercial - remodel 901 Olivia Parkway, Henderson Chimera Golf Club LLC $19,550, pool and/or spa 7 Talus Court, Henderson Michael T. Austin Trust $17,480, commercial - remodel 1550 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 315, Henderson Donahue Schriber Realty Group LP $17,290, solar 3523 Saguaro Valley Court, North Las Vegas Centrair Electric LLC To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.
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Category: available commercial space (Ranked by available square feet as of april 18) Available square feet
Available units
Sale or lease
Type of property
Leasing agents
Lone Mountain Corporate Center 4660 Berg St. North Las Vegas, NV 89081
450,731
1
Lease
Industrial
Donna Alderson of CBRE
2
Jones Corporate Park 6420 Karms Park Court Las Vegas, NV 89118
338,000
2
Lease
Industrial
Greg Tassi of CBRE
3
Harsch Henderson Commerce Center 451 W. Warm Springs Road Henderson, NV 89011
240,000
12
Lease
Industrial
Greg Pancirov and Mike De Lew of Colliers International
4
Prologis Sunrise Industrial Park 2970 N. Lamb Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89115
237,184
Suites 103, 105 and 107-121
Lease
Industrial
Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International
5
Annie Oakley Plaza 6225 Annie Oakley Drive Las Vegas, NV 89120
214,767
1
Sale/lease
Industrial
Greg Tassi of CBRE
6
Prologis North 15 Freeway Distribution Center 4140 Frehner Road North Las Vegas, NV 89030
195,715
1
Lease
Industrial
Donna Alderson of CBRE
7
Eastgate Industrial Facility 7600 Eastgate Road Henderson, NV 89011
141,815
1
Sale/lease
Industrial
Greg Pancirov and Mike De Lew of Colliers International
8
Parc Post 6561 W. Post Road Las Vegas, NV 89118
140,565
3
Sale/lease
Industrial
Donna Alderson of CBRE
9
Tivoli Village 330 S. Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89145
130,835
13
Lease
Office
Brad Peterson and Amy Lance of CBRE
Sahara Pavilion North 4624 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102
105,121
30
Lease
Retail
Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
The Boulevard 3528 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89169
105,000
4
Lease
Office
Randy Broadhead and Amy Lance of CBRE
12
Cheyenne Corporate Center 7660, 7710, 7730 W. Cheyenne and 3291, 3301 Buffalo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89129
98,131
17
Lease
Office
Darren Lemmon and Randy Broadhead of CBRE
13
6730 W. Sunset Road 6730 W. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89118
81,892
N/A
Sale
Land
Wil Chaffee and Paul Chaffee of NAI Vegas
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