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For its 35th anniversary, local institution Ethel M Chocolates redesigned its factory and store (think tasting room and interactive displays), with a soft opening Oct. 19 and a grand opening slated for National Chocolate Day on Oct. 28.

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how attack ads get on TV

on the cover Fall is fashion’s high season, and the local scene is celebrating with fresh designs and thinking.

In 1984, when porn mogul Larry Flynt was running for president, he threatened to show sexually explicit ads. If you think it wouldn’t have been legal, think again. The rules for political ads on TV include a few surprises, and candidates are projected to spend about $7 billion on them in this election cycle alone.

Las Vegas’ style story

Ignore the stereotypes for just a second (the sausage dress, the gratuitous rhinestones). Las Vegas deserves a fashionable reputation. We host the largest apparel trade show in the world. We have a thriving Fashion Week. What we don’t have is street cred, though pockets of influencers here are working hard to change that.

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A substitute teacher and assistant baseball coach at Green Valley High, Mitch Glasser also is an ambassador of the sport. He has played for Israel’s national team and is involved in the “Baseball for All” effort to get Jewish and Arab children there learning the game. “Using baseball to give back is something I really want to do,” he says.

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Founded in 2004, the Supplier Diversity Initiative enhances visibility and promotes equality for LGBT-owned businesses. Nevada has about 125,000 LGBT residents, and more than 9,700 who own businesses are missing out on the advantages of certification, says a founder of the Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada.

more news in Sin City 20 Showdown It all comes down to this: UNLV hosts the final presidential debate.

The long view of Red Rock A developer and activists clash (again) over a precious piece of land.

here comes hot-glass heaven Barbara and Larry Domsky are transforming their studio into a playground for the public’s artful adventures.

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The Sunday endorses Hillary Clinton A long list of obvious reasons why she is the woman for America’s biggest job.

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Centaurs Mishkachan, left, and Maxx Dakota strut down a path during the Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival Oct. 9 at Sunset Park. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

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The power of fear At a rally in Florida, Donald Trump said if Hillary Clinton were elected president, the Islamic State would take over America. “Believe me,” he said, “They are hoping.” It was a statement clearly designed to sway public opinion through fear, something Sen. Joe McCarthy famously did during the Cold War when he stirred up paranoia about communists hiding among the ranks of American government. Trump has frequently been compared to McCarthy, who was rebuked by then-Las Vegas Sun publisher Hank Greenspun in these column excerpts from Feb. 6, 1954:

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Maddie Ziegler gets into her performance during Sia’s Nostalgic for the Present Tour Oct. 7 at Mandalay Bay Events Center. (Christopher DeVargas/staff)

“Extreme right-wing thinking and left-wing philosophies require the same mental processes. There is no difference between the Communists on the left and the Fascists of the right. They both exist through the enslavement of man’s mind. They can only thrive through fear. ... Hitler and Stalin rose to power through identical methods. Attack, attack. Create fear — promote confusion, keep the world off balance. Attack, attack, never defend, never look back, attack, attack. ... The McCarthy apologists who say they ‘disagree with his methods but his intentions are noble,’ are either stupid, gullible people or people with a motive; a base, traitorous motive to destroy democracy.”

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ATTACK ADS 101 HOW DO POLITICAL JABS MAKE IT ON TV? BY CHRIS KUDIALIS | STAFF WRITER

“They’re spending hundreds of millions of dollars on false commercials, and it’s a disgrace. So what we’ll do — I guess we’ll sue them.” ¶ On Oct. 5 at a rally in Henderson, that was Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s response to an unspecified attack ad suggesting he was critical of the military — one of countless ominous pronouncements about candidates up and down the ballot broadcast on TV this campaign cycle. They’ve aired the heaviest in swing states like Nevada. ¶ In keeping with the tradition of modern American politics, the tone of spots aired in Las Vegas has been consistently nasty. ¶ However, not just any ad passes the television smell test. A combination of restrictions from the Federal Communications Commission and discretion from local TV stations (at least on state and local elections) prevents the most egregious messaging from reaching local viewers. ¶ Here’s a look at what’s allowed, what’s not and the power of individual stations in ad oversight.

In 2016, candidates are projected to spend

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$7.1B TV ads (network and cable)

$916.1M on radio $882M on newspaper $752.7M on telemarketing $386.8M on direct mail $396.1M on out-of-home ads (billboards, bus wraps, etc.)

IS THERE VALUE TO NEGATIVE CAMPAIGNING?

In 2008, as John McCain and Barack Obama were contending for the presidency, Vanderbilt University political science professor John G. Geer wrote an op-ed for Politico about the misunderstood nature of the attack ad. The author of “In Defense of Negativity: Attack Ads in Presidential Campaigns” asserted that “the real source” of negativity in presidential campaigns was the media’s coverage.

“When was the last time you read or heard a story about a positive ad? Negative ads get the coverage, and the nastiest ones often draw the most attention,” he wrote, adding that such attention gave consultants producing the ads great incentive to make them nasty. Geer also pointed out that negative ads could serve a purpose: “We need to develop clearer standards of judgment about what defines negativity and to

consider systematic evidence about these ads. We need, in short, to rise above our own partisan instincts. If we do so, we will realize that negativity has played an important role in this country since its founding. It may not be fun, and it may even get ugly at times, but we need to know candidates’ shortcomings as well as their strengths. And whether we like it or not, negative ads serve an important role in the democratic process.”

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■ Must have the name of the sponsoring organization clearly visible during the ad.

■ Don’t have to source any claims made, but as it’s an official campaignsponsored ad, the candidate could be held liable for any misstatements. Rules are different for candidates in federal and state/local races:

■ Must correctly source any claims. ■ TV stations do not have to accept issue/third-party ads. What if third-party ads are paid for by a political action committee? The PAC will be charged the same rate as any TV advertisement.

■ TV stations are required by law to accept ads from candidates for federal office. ■ TV stations do not have to accept ads for state or local races. If they do accept ads, opposing candidates are entitled to equal opportunity to appear on that station’s airwaves.

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CAN TV STATIONS CENSOR POLITICAL ADS? No. They do, however, require a statement identifying who paid for the ad if it doesn’t already have one, and they can reject the content if it’s found to be too offensive. KLAS-TV’s Vice President Lisa Howfield said in that scenario, producers would work with the ad agency to amend the content. Howfield, who became the Las Vegas-based station’s VP and general manager last year, couldn’t recall an instance in which the content of a political ad submitted to her station was inappropriate for broadcast. Most are ready to air immediately, and others require slight changes to captions or need revisions to sourcing, she said. UNLV journalism professor Stephen Bates says that because TV stations can’t censor political ads and must accept federal-level submissions, some candidates seek federal office just to run explicit advertising — especially anti-abortion candidates. In the 2012 election cycle, Democratic presidential candidate Randall Terry produced anti-abortion ads that violated YouTube’s terms of use, but TV broadcasters were required to air them during his presidential candidacy. On the fringe of that phenomenon was porn media mogul Larry Flynt, who threatened to show sexually explicit ads during his 1984 presidential campaign. “As far as sexually explicit material that doesn’t reach the high obscenity bar, profanity and violence, all are protected by the First Amendment,” Bates explained. “The FCC forbids profanity before 10 p.m., but its rules wouldn’t apply to political ads.”

Who can run candidate ads? Only legally qualified candidates with registered campaigns can run candidate ads. Anyone hoping to earn votes as a write-in candidate can pay for issue ads as a third party. ■ Candidate ads are entitled to the lowest rate class of the ad time they purchase.

REVI EW PROCESS KLAS-TV’s Lisa Howfield says that she or one of two other newsroom employees reviews advertisements before they hit the air, to make sure each spot is in compliance with FCC rules. Above all, Howfield’s team checks that: ■ All claims made on “issue ads” are properly sourced ■ The sponsoring candidate, campaign or organization is clearly stated

“You have to visually be able to know who paid for the ad,” Howfield said. “If that information isn’t there, sometimes we’ll charge them and fix it for them, and sometimes they’ll resend us the ad.”

Sources: U.S. Federal Communications Commission, KLAS TV, CNN, Politico, University of Chicago Press, The Street, Borrell Associates, livingroomcandidate.org

ATTACK AD HALL OF FAME The University of Chicago Press, which published Geer’s book in 2006, is home to his Attack Ad Hall of Fame. It includes what many consider the most infamous example, which aired only once as a paid advertisement in President Lyndon B. Johnson’s campaign against Barry Goldwater in 1964.

■ “Daisy Girl”: A sweet little girl is plucking petals off a flower, counting as she goes. Then a nuclear countdown follows an extreme closeup into her eye, ending in a mushroom cloud. Johnson’s voice says, “These are the stakes: To make a world in which all God’s children can live, or to go into the dark. We must either love each other, or we must die.” On the ad’s 50th anniversary, USA Today called it “the most famous, or notorious, political attack ad in U.S. history.”

■ “Double Talk”: One of the oldest examples, from 1952, backed Democratic presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson. The cartoon featured a two-headed GOP candidate engaging in double talk over issues such as the Korean War. But Stevenson ultimately lost big to war hero Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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The industry in Vegas is growing

By Elly Brown and Molly o’donnell special to the sunday

Fall and fashion go hand in hand. Even in summer’s leftover heat, we consume the gospel of Vogue here in Las Vegas, buying velvet jackets while we’re still sweating. ¶ But what does local fashion actually look like? Who cuts the patterns and stitches the seams? Where are the homegrown brands, manufacturers and design pipelines? And do they have any effect on the city’s die-hard style identity? ¶ Ignore the stereotypes for a second (the sausage dress favored by tourists, the gratuitous rhinestones spelling things on our butts). Las Vegas deserves a fashionable reputation. We host MAGIC, the largest apparel trade show in the world. We have a thriving Fashion Week and grassroots groups encouraging creativity. What we don’t have is street cred, though pockets of influencers are working hard to change that. ¶ Any stylist will tell you the crucial parts of an outfit are the foundation garments. So, Las Vegas, think of our fashion industry as a blinged-out trenchcoat, and let’s take a peek at the fabulousness beneath.

There’s a strong network behind the polished fashion scenes, from models and photographers to stylists and designers. But only a fraction of local talent is recognized on the national stage. David Tupaz has given the same explanation for years: “We have no fashion industry in Las Vegas yet, but we are slowly building one,” says the local couturier, who counts Julia Roberts and Kris Jenner among his celebrity clients. Tupaz isn’t talking about high-end boutiques, photo shoots and red carpets; he’s talking about the dirty work. “Let me see who can design, cut a pattern, sew ...” Hoping to attract more of that machinery, Tupaz founded the Las Vegas Fashion Design Council in 2011. Another thing he’s been saying since then is that 85 percent of Americanmade apparel comes out of California, despite Nevada’s tax incentives and affordable real estate. “The fact that we are practically next-door neighbors — there’s a lot of potential there.” Tupaz, who has shown at Fashion Weeks across the country, says there are plenty of talented artisans working here on a community level. “But I am still waiting to meet another Nevadan doing New York Fashion Week.” Carrie Carter-Cooper is all about developing talent through the Las Vegas Fashion Council, launched in 2014 to “mentor our local students and fashion industry creatives and also to establish a community of enthusiasts.” But is Las Vegas training designers and models just to feed other markets? “We are definitely a creative ground spilling over into other markets that benefit from the talent here,” Carter-Cooper says, adding, “we can certainly hold our own.” One area of potential is manufacturing, which CarterCooper sees just beginning to flourish beyond casino uniforms and lavish costumes. “There is a lot to work on. If we all bond and team up,” Tupaz says, “it will happen.”

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create the look

The prevailing wisdom is that runway looks don’t always translate to real life. That’s especially true during autumn in Las Vegas, as our gorgeous desert weather isn’t made for some of the gorgeous fabrics and styles out of New York Fashion Week. The beauty is that you can still pull trends together in an outfit that’s all about laidback chic — including the price — thanks in this case to thrift gold mine Buffalo Exchange.

Panama hat with braid detail, $11 More structure than a floppy bowler with a band of Western flair. And that caramel shade goes with the changing leaves.

maxi tank dress, $18 Without velvet’s heaviness, this frock has snuggly texture and deep color, and riffs on the flowy romance of runway looks by Chanel and Lanvin. Mikayla Whitmore/Staff

Macramé purse, $15 Cooler weather turns the eye to texture, and this surprisingly sturdy, richly knotted bag has it in spades.

Lucky Brand jean jacket, $23 A good fit is always in fashion, and this cropped number adds cool snaps and tailored pockets for extra polish.

Wild Diva booties, $18 While these suede booties don’t exactly fit the tinsel trend, tassels are big on bags this year. So why not bring the fun to your feet?

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Brooke Olimpieri amps your style Filthy Mouth Creative founder Brooke Olimpieri isn’t afraid to experiment, whether designing clothes, styling shoots or taking the photographs. She served up a few secrets to her striking, retro-inspired vibe. What inspires your style? Most of my inspiration comes from the ’70s, ’80s and early ’90s. Music is a huge inspiration for me. ... Personal style is a constant evolution, like the way that Madonna continues to re-create herself; we should follow suit. Experiment constantly. And let trends, and what looks good on your body, guide you to finding your own true style. does body type matter? Just because we like specific decades or trends, that doesn’t mean it looks good on us. I would love to wear over-theknee boots and mini skirts, but I was born with a long torso, not long legs. Do I cry over it? Yes, but I’ll live. I can pull off amazing high-waisted jeans, so I’ll take them and be on my merry way. any trend you’re loving? My favorite trend is the ’90s grunge business that is going on right now. Alanis Morissette was playing on every station, and we all wanted to dress like Courtney Love. A slip dress, baby tee and beat-up Converse is my uniform of the moment. In the fall, throw a boyfriend-fit flannel over it and call it a day. How do you feel about “ugly-hot” pieces? Wild-card items are my favorite. I just picked up an ’80s goldand-silver sequin vest at Savers, at 50 percent off $8. I was like, “Yes please.” What to wear it with? Everything. What’s a must-have item for autumn? A vintage leather jacket. Black, always black.

Take a breath, march into the mess and make these three piles:

Throw Away (stained or ripped beyond repair)

Donate, Consign or Sell (items you just don’t wear)

Keep (the staples you love)

Once that’s done, you could end up with extra cash to fill the sudden holes in your wardrobe with gently used fashion finds.

Opportunity Village Thrift Store, 390 S. Decatur Blvd. Offering secondhand items of the highest quality, OV uses the profits from donations to help locals with developmental disabilities. Buffalo Exchange, 1209 S. Main St. Buffalo buys back the best of all seasons and restocks “fresh clothes daily,” from new and used to vintage items and basics to leather bags and one-of-a-kind hats. The Red Kat (inside Retro Vegas), 1131 S. Main St. Objets d’art and midcentury modern furnishings are the perfect backdrop for trying on expertly curated vintage from the store within the store. Exile on Main Street, 1235 S. Main St. The place to get rocker-chic tees. Exile carries new, used and vintage luxury goods, contemporary necessities and denim. Lots of denim. Closet Couture, 3650 S. Jones Blvd. A high-end consignment trove carrying Hermès, Chanel and other coveted brands. Ask about borrowing or buying.

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If you’re a fashion enthusiast, buy local. Supporting homegrown designers is an important way to promote our identity as a fashionable city. So check out this roster of talent, and help get local trends trending by breaking out those hashtags.

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In addition to creating custom eveningwear, gowns and bridal looks, Ermelinda Manos manufactures apparel for private labels and uniform designers. And She’s prepping to open a fabric store with inhouse tailors in 2017.

Jessica Galindo’s avant-garde handbags, cuffs, rings and neckware draw inspiration from luxury and contemporary arts. Aside from her showroom, she’ll have a shop in Downtown Summerlin from Oct. 22 through the holidays.

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Wanda Potter-Merritt’s love of old Hollywood glam shines through her sophisticated collections, with staple pieces that can be mixed and matched to add a punch of elegance to any occasion.

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Tatyana Boutique

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Berkley grew up in the family business and started her own label in 2000. From delicate earrings of gold and diamonds to understated men’s bracelets with sleek beads, she nails the balance of fashion and function.

Tatyana Khomyakova has expanded her brand of retro dresses with shoes, purses and jeans nodding to fashion’s Golden Age. Her stores are now found nationwide, carrying looks that are nostalgic, confident and sexy.

Follow the fashion Local blog Lollie Shopping is constantly updating with fun trends to try, fashion events to attend and all kinds of clothes to covet. Check out the colorful feed at lollieshopping.com.

A taste of local fashion Education opportunities For high schoolers Southwest Career and Technical Academy 7050 W. Shelbourne Ave. swcta.net Blending the traditional high school experience with career prep for creative fields, Southwest CTA offers aspiring designers the chance to learn fundamentals, make their own lines and do live fashion showcases and internships with industry professionals — real-world action students typically don’t see until college. Graduates have won local competitions, and some have made their way to hotter fashion markets. The magnet school is a good place to test real interest in the industry and to learn the foundational skills to excel in it.

For trade schoolers Art Institute of Las Vegas 2350 Corporate Circle artinstitutes.edu Offering tracks in fashion marketing/ management and design, the Art Institute stages graduations on the runway at Fashion Show mall and promotes student work outside its walls. From old-fashioned dress making to computer-generated sketching, AI encourages students to specialize within macro programs, maybe with an associate’s degree in apparel and accessory design. Whether you’re studying hemlines or consumer trends, it’s worth checking out the work of recent graduates on AI’s site for a greater sense of what could come from your higher-education investment.

For everyone Stitch Factory 520 Fremont St., Suite 206 stitchfactory.com Want to hit the MAGIC trade show with a pro or learn how to make a pair of pants from scratch? Stitch Factory’s à la carte approach includes workshops, a speaker series, online classes and programs for young designers (think fashion summer camp). But it’s more than a school: It’s a working brand incubator where creatives have worked on projects for big-name locals like the Life Is Beautiful festival and big-name nationals like duck-boot purveyor Sporto. Existing and new brands can seek Stitch’s help with market research and promotion, replacing the ad-agency model with something hands-on and more collaborative.

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Las Vegas famously has its own style. Here, a valet can earn more than an accountant, and autumn sometimes doesn’t happen until December. Different isn’t always better, though, according to Noelle and Natalie Haddad, owners of local modeling agency TNG. The sisters are looking to change the way Las Vegas models, mirroring major markets that have long been luring away talent. A company that counts Greenspun Media Group among its clients, TNG launched in 2008 when Noelle, then 22, returned from her modeling career in Chicago to care for her ailing father, an independent promoter who booked music acts for the Strip and sold product placements for big company events. “We got our first jobs because our father’s clients begged him to book us,” Noelle says through a grin, recalling a corny magazine shoot atop a Jeep Liberty when the sisters were teenagers. The market’s limitations drove them to other cities. Natalie went to L.A. to develop as an actress and music booker. Noelle, who is 5-foot-6, “hustled” her way to Chicago, having built a portfolio herself. “I went to Chicago to become a Ford model,” she says, “realizing from an early age that you could only go so far as a model in Las Vegas.” She cites a lack of exclusive contracts and a culture that puts Frank Sinatra impersonators

in the same bucket as runway models. “Most other agencies in town are one-stop shops that work like casting houses: ‘You want a showgirl, an Elvis, whatever, we got it.’ We wanted to focus on models, the best of the best,” Noelle says. While exclusivity has the potential to limit bookings, Natalie says “nonexclusive contracts mean agencies are working against each other here in a way that they don’t in other cities,” booking out the same models at different rates and diluting their brands. That’s why, despite years of being part of that system, TNG went through a 30-day transformation in August to more of a model-management company, trimming its talent from 400 to 100 models signed to exclusive contracts the Haddads believe promote mutual investment and a better foundation for building the industry here. TNG model Trey Richards, who has worked in other cities, says “Las Vegas feels like a legitimate market for models now, whereas before I don’t think people took us seriously.” The Haddads point to TNG successes like Jessy Jaymes Law, signed to Major Model Management in New York, and Sheyla Muniz, now with Ford L.A. “We know what it’s like to be the talent,” Natalie says. “That’s been the biggest asset in our growth as an agency.”

STEP 1: Get discovered Scouts are always on the lookout for people who stand out. Different agencies look for different attributes, depending on their scope of talent (for example, BESTAgency’s pool includes fashion models as well as singers, dancers and specialty acts). For TNG, model scouts generally notice height, body symmetry, good skin and easy style that’s on-trend. Models signed with TNG are grouped in such categories as Fresh Faces (first-timers in development), Lifestyle (older talent with commercial appeal) and Runway (tall with striking walks). In 2017, the Haddads plan to build Curve and Plus divisions for models up to size 14. Industrywide, Noelle says, interest in models with natural curves has risen sharply. If you want to get attention directly, submit specified materials however the agency instructs. The Haddads advise prospective TNG models to send unedited snaps from phone cameras rather than spend any money on professional portraits. “We’re always looking for natural, natural, natural beauty. ... We want to see the true raw essence,” Noelle says. Instagram can get you noticed, too. If you hashtag “TNG” or “VegasModel” with a great shot of you, the sisters say there’s a chance they’ll pick up on it.

STEP 2: Get signed Las Vegas agencies typically allow for talent to list with multiple outlets, which Natalie says may work better for those interested in modeling on the side. TNG recently shifted to exclusive contracts. “[Exclusivity] means working solely with us in the Las Vegas market, with the opportunity to be promoted to other major agencies in markets like New York, Los Angeles and abroad, should that be the model’s ultimate goal,” Natalie says. This can happen, provided the model has signed a “mother agency” contract, under which TNG develops you and receives a 10 percent commission once you’ve signed with an agency in one of those bigger markets.

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If you’re new to the business and right for the local market, Noelle says, “we hire the best photographers to shoot that model’s look, spending three to six months building their book and making sure they’re paid fairly for where they are in their career, whether in runway or promotional work.” If your look is suited to other markets and TNG is your mother agency, the Haddads will work to get you signed in those markets. What’s the Vegas look? Natalie: “There’s a huge demand in the Vegas market for the commercial look — a little more relatable, beautiful, healthy, no fake lips, no over-the-top looks. ... Right now the Vegas look is both the commercial face and then the Victoria’s Secret, Sports Illustrated beauty fashion model.” What’s in demand industrywide? Ethnic ambiguity, curves and sizes 2-6.

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Once you’re developed, TNG books you out for local clients and, when you’re ready, sends you on auditions in other big markets. “Guidance,” Natalie says, “is what we provide … the guidance we lacked when entering the market ourselves.” Advising models on such elements as wardrobe, hair color, fitness and the business of fashion, TNG also organizes personal monthly meetups with talent as well as group talks and classes on topics such as working with photographers and other industry professionals.

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What type of modeling job pays the best in Las Vegas? According to the Haddads, print campaigns for resorts. “In a lot of cases, there are ad campaigns that a model would shoot in Las Vegas and it’s half the price of what it would cost in Los Angeles,” Noelle says. “Part of our goal at TNG is to raise these prices for the talent and to get them paid fair prices for what they’re worth.” TNG’s experienced models can make $400 to $2,000 for a day of work, and new talent with established portfolios might make $150 to $1,000.

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6 questions you hope will be asked according to reader input from Facebook and Twitter

Affordable health care is not remotely “affordable,” with monthly premiums soaring as high as a mortgage payment or two luxury car payments. What is the real plan to fix it or rescind it altogether and keep the government out of health care like it used to be? — Pamela McKenzie

What can we expect based on the last two rounds? The late Roy Cohn was Sen. Joe McCarthy’s henchman before becoming Donald Trump’s attorney, and the nominee seems to have learned a thing or two from Cohn: Never admit you made a mistake, and when you’re hit, hit back harder. So don’t expect Trump to soften. And don’t be surprised if he attacks Hillary Clinton even more aggressively on Benghazi, her email scandal, her response to Bill Clinton’s infidelity and more. If ever there had been a time for Trump to change tactics, it was during the second debate — two days after the release of a bombshell “Access Hollywood” recording, and as a growing group of Republicans either un-endorsed him or called for his withdrawal from the race. That debate offered him a chance to soothe the unsettled by showing real remorse. Instead, he reiterated a tepid apology, then dialed up his attacks on Clinton and blasted the fleeing Republican leadership. So look for Trump to take the same approach at UNLV.

Can each candidate choose one policy position, articulate how it will go from position to implemented law and not mention your opponent at any point? — Sean Klus

Have you a viable plan to implement to resolve the mess in the Middle East and get us out of there altogether? — Nancyj Jeanne

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It’s Trump vs. clinton this wednesday at UNLV Some hecklers thought Donald Trump wouldn’t show up for more than one debate with Hillary Clinton. Some weary journalists wish they would call off the third one, after last Sunday’s dark affair in St. Louis (minus Kenneth Bone, who is lovely). ¶ But there will be a final showdown in Las Vegas, where these bloodied gladiators must leave it all on the floor of UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center — if not to sway the unicorns known as undecided voters, then to give us a reason to spend 90 more minutes in the blender. ¶ The big night is Wednesday, Oct. 19. Predictions of protests and traffic jams are woven with the thrill many feel about Nevada hosting its first generalelection presidential debate, and the possibility that Las Vegas might be looked at in a light that doesn’t involve a strobe. ¶ No doubt, the city will be electric that night, and the campus will be tied to a moment in history that’s likely never to fade.

The first debate between Clinton and Trump drew almost as many viewers as the Super Bowl.

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6 questions we hope will be asked

Do you trust politicians, and do you feel that they’re held to a reasonable standard?

Analysis of the debates has largely favored Hillary Clinton’s performance. And Clinton has more incentive than ever to take the high road, riding a boost in the polls and with a chance to lure more voters who may have seen Trump’s lewd remarks from 2005 as the last straw.

Assuming the president has a responsibility to elevate the public discourse, how has your candidacy set an example?

Given the increasing polarization of our political parties, do you think the nation would benefit from a third mainstream choice?

How has the campaign prepared you to unite the country?

How do you think the U.S. should dispose of radioactive waste?

The eligibility clause of the Constitution says: “No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty-five years, and been fourteen years a Resident within the United States.” Should any of these qualifications be dropped?

The presidential nominees take part in a town-hall debate Oct. 9 at Washington University in St. Louis. (associated press)

Who will be in the live audience?

Who’s moderating, and what’s the format?

The Commission on Presidential Debates, an independent nonprofit organization created in 1987 under the joint sponsorship of both major parties, “manages all aspects of the debate,” says UNLV’s FAQ page. That includes tickets, though most were reserved for a lottery for full-time students in good academic standing. The university’s head of public affairs, Tony Allen, said that the results of the lottery would be announced 48 hours before the debate.

Chris Wallace, anchor of “Fox News Sunday,” will try to keep things moving during the 90-minute contest divided into six segments of 15 minutes each. Candidates will have two minutes to answer questions and will be able to respond to each other. Topics were selected by the moderator, and they include debt and entitlements, immigration, the economy, the Supreme Court, foreign hot spots and fitness to be president.

UNLV, CCSD and the LVCVA partnered to offer an essay contest for high schoolers: “Are presidential debates necessary?”

How is this affecting UNLV? n The cost of hosting the debate is estimated to be about $8 million, double the original estimate. n But the economic impact on Las Vegas is expected to be $6 million, with nearly $50 million in free publicity for the city and the university, according to UNLV. n Preparations have involved the entire campus community, including a 100-member committee responsible for organizing events and classroom activities in the run-up. n The campus will be open for business the day of the debate, but faculty have been encouraged to consider holding class off-campus or online.

want to get in on the action? n UNLV Catering is offering a Red, White & Blue Menu, including a flag-colored fruit and cheese plate and ... deviled eggs. n The university is selling debate swag at the campus bookstore. A commemorative mug will set you back $13.

Join the conversation: The event’s got an official slogan: “Let freedom ring,” as well as a rather long hashtag: #UNLVegasDebate2016

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Work continues at the Blue Diamond Hill Gypsum Mine, as developer Jim Rhodes is renewing his bid to develop it as a master-planned community. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

With a development near Red Rock Canyon back on the table, conservationists bristle By Daniel Rothberg Staff Writer

Compared with the classic battle between development groups and activists, the forces in this decade-long scuffle are friendly, or at least familiar with each other. When interests aligned, they even once collaborated. But that effort hit a regulatory snag. And as Las Vegas developer Jim Rhodes restarts an effort to put a master-planned community on a hill overlooking Red Rock Canyon, the groups are again in conflict. “I love the development,” said Heather Fisher, who is leading opposition as the president of advocacy group Save Red Rock. “It’s just the wrong location. Red Rock shouldn’t have a big city in it.” Although the development would be on private land outside the boundaries of the national conservation area, it would be big. Developers are planning 5,025 units over 2,010 acres, according to a concept presented in a recent Clark County planning meeting. The plans also could include parks, schools and cafés. The proposed development, near the town of Blue Diamond on a hill where Rhodes’ Gypsum Mine unearths the mineral used in plaster and chalk, would ex-

tend east in the direction of the Red Rock Visitor Center. Rhodes’ goal is to reclaim the mine over the next decade in order to transform the land. Opposition groups worry that a master-planned development is an encroachment on Red Rock. Others worry about the ecosystem and light pollution. And at a county meeting, an official from the Mountain’s Edge community raised the issue of more traffic in the area. Ron Krater, a project consultant, said the developer has addressed many concerns. Clark County initially signed off on the plan in 2011 — that approval has since expired — and placed conditions on the project. Krater said the new plan incorporates many of those requirements, including a reduction of about 2,000 dwelling units. It avoids sending traffic through the canyon and attempts to lessen the impact of light. “The land can’t just sit out there forever,” he said. “Something’s got to happen with it.” But, he added, “(The plan) respects the context of the property.” Underneath the tension between the two factions is a fundamental disagreement over how the land should be used. Fisher argues that the land can be de-

veloped but only under its existing zoning, which would allow for low-density residential homes, while Rhodes has long wanted something more ambitious. “You are talking about a city the size of Boulder City up there, and that’s different than just a little rural neighborhood,” Fisher said. “There are 2 million people here. There is one Red Rock Canyon. There is one campground. They need a place to get away.” The developer has been bullish about getting the land rezoned, at times pitting himself against state and local politicians. When Nevada and Clark County passed rules in 2003 that prohibited increased density near Red Rock’s outlying areas, Rhodes’ company successfully challenged the statutes in court. Now, after staying a vote in September, county planners will vote on a preliminary project plan Tuesday (Save Red Rock has been trumpeting the opportunity for the public to voice concerns). Then it will go to the commission, after which the county will begin requesting more specific plans. There is a sense that neither side wanted it to come to this. The county gave Rhodes’ company Gypsum Resources approval for the proj-

ect in 2011, but Rhodes put the plans on hold amid public opposition. With those vocal groups, the developer came up with a possible solution: Gypsum Resources would exchange its Blue Diamond parcels with the Bureau of Land Management and build the development elsewhere. After years of negotiations, though, the agency denied that request because it saw little resource value in the Gypsum land, largely because of years of mining activity that the BLM saw as a liability. “It’s off the table now,” said John Asselin, a BLM spokesman. The decision sent Gypsum Resources back to the county planning board, where it submitted a plan this year to start where it left off in 2011. Krater said the land is going to be developed regardless and argues the master-planned proposal is a balanced approach that tries to correct many of the past concerns. “I know these folks on a first-name basis,” Krater said of his several decades working with local conservationists. “We really tried to do another option and it just didn’t work. But we’ve got to move forward. And I feel a responsibility to the land and them, to mitigate the impacts as best we can.”

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Revisiting America’s new swing region Editor’s note: Over the past three months, The Sunday and the Brookings Institution, in partnership with UNLV and Brookings Mountain West, presented a series of guest columns on state and national election issues in advance of the Oct. 19 presidential debate at UNLV. This is the final installment.

n 2012, Brookings Mountain West at UNLV and the Brookings Institution collaborated on a book project, “America’s New Swing Region: Changing Politics and Demographics in the Mountain West.” It examined how the politics of Mountain West states — Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico and Utah — are being reshaped by the region’s changing demography and increased urbanization. Revisiting the book’s thesis helps to illuminate the current state of electoral competition across the region. Indeed, the emergence of Donald Trump as the Republican presidential nominee heightened the generational, educational and ethnic and racial cleavages that are salient throughout the region, while Democrat Hillary Clinton’s campaign illustrates the degree to which her party’s electoral fortunes depend upon outsize support from younger and minority voters and cutting into the GOP’s margins among suburban and college-educated voters. New Mexico and Colorado, with five and nine electoral votes respectively, demonstrate how these dynamics pushed states from traditional swing states toward more reliably Democratic states over the past decade. In the case of New Mexico, the state’s large minority population (it has the smallest share of whites in the region) and the concentration of roughly half the state’s residents in the Albuquerque metropolitan area are the main drivers of increased Democratic support. Colorado, too, is heavily urbanized (more than half of Coloradans live in the Denver area), and although the state has a growing Latino population, it remains roughly 70 percent white. However, Colorado has the nation’s third-highest share of residents over age 25 with a bachelor’s degree. The partisan divide among voters with and without a college degree is one of the defining schisms of this election cycle and

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explains, in part, why Clinton is favored to keep Colorado in the Democratic column for the third consecutive presidential election. Yet, even as Colorado and New Mexico become more hospitable to Democratic presidential candidates, Republicans continue to win other offices in both states, particularly in midterm elections when the share of minority voters is much smaller and there are fewer resources available for voter-registration and voter-mobilization efforts. For instance, Colorado re-elected its Democratic governor in 2014 while voting out a Democratic U.S. senator. In New Mexico, the state’s Republican governor and Democratic U.S. senator both easily won re-election. Both states also feature split partisan control of their legislatures. On the other end of the spectrum are the Republican strongholds of Idaho (four electoral votes) and Utah (six). Both states contain limited diversity in population relative to the rest of the region, in which Idaho is the least urbanized. While it’s unlikely that Democrats will be competitive in Idaho any time soon, Trump’s weaker-than-expected poll numbers in Utah caused Clinton to open a campaign office in Salt Lake City, and Republican incumbent Mia Love is no lock in the state’s 4th Congressional District. Still, only the most optimistic Democrat is likely to believe that in November, Utah will go Democratic for the first time since 1964. Falling somewhere between Colorado/ New Mexico and Idaho/Utah are Arizona (11 electoral votes) and Nevada (six). Both states are highly urbanized and have significant and growing minority populations, with Nevada projected to become a majority-minority state by decade’s end. They’re characterized also by populations that largely migrated from elsewhere, including other countries, and feature the region’s largest differences in racial and ethnic compositions of under-40 and over-40 populations. They have belowaverage numbers of residents with college degrees and typically generate low levels of voter turnout, particularly in midterm

elections when the states’ constitutional offices are on the ballot. Given their demographic and cultural profiles, Arizona and Nevada are attractive to both Democrats and Republicans. To date, Democrats have struggled to break through in Arizona, while the party’s performance in Nevada is stronger, albeit uneven in recent election cycles. For example, in 2012, President Barack Obama carried Nevada by nearly six points, while Republican Dean Heller defeated Democrat Shelley Berkley in a closely contested race for the U.S. Senate. In 2014, Democrat Steven Horsford lost to Cresent Hardy in the 4th Congressional District despite the district being home to 33,000 more active registered Democrats than Republicans. With the 2016 election less than a month away, the Mountain West states are behaving in a manner consistent with the thesis articulated in “America’s New Swing Region.” In the more heavily urbanized and diverse states and in states with higher levels of college attainment, Clinton is well positioned to secure their electoral votes, while Trump is likely to fare better in states that are less urbanized and less diverse and where the population is less educated. The region’s long-term demographic trajectory may, at least on paper, favor Democrats. If recent history is any guide, don’t be surprised to see some of these states deliver split partisan outcomes this election cycle because of a number of factors, including variation in the favorability of incumbents running for the House and Senate, the impact of outside spending, the quality of down-ticket campaigns and the propensity of some voters to stop voting after marking their choice for president. Adding to the region’s swing status is the growing number of voters registering as nonpartisans. As they are less predictable in both their preferences and likelihood of turning out to vote, the long-term electoral prospects for both parties is likely to hinge on the ability to consistently attract the support of these voters. David Damore is a professor of political science at UNLV, a Brookings Mountain West Fellow and a senior analyst with Latino Decisions. He regularly comments on Nevada politics for local, national and international media outlets.

If recent history is any guide, don’t be surprised to see some of these states deliver split partisan outcomes this election cycle.

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educating families about sudden infant death Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the leading cause of death among infants 1 month to 1 year old. If the frequency of SIDS isn’t alarming enough, instances of SIDS also are unpredictable, are unexplained and usually occur quietly during sleep. While there still are many unanswered questions about SIDS and other classifications of sudden infant death, researchers are getting closer to finding the answers and have been able to narrow down some main factors. This is what you need to know about SIDS and protecting the infants in your life from sleep-associated deaths.

What is Sudden unexpected infant death ? Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is a term that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention introduced to help encompass all types of sudden and unexplained infant deaths, including SIDS. The CDC breaks down the three causes of SUID as being SIDS, accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed, and unknown causes. Because so much is still unexplained about SIDS, it can be difficult for medical examiners to distinguish SIDS from other cases of sudden infant death, particularly suffocation. SUID is a term to help clarify those distinctions and describe most sudden deaths among infants without an immediately obvious cause. The CDC reports that there are about 3,500 cases of SUID every year in the United States. In 2014, 44 percent of SUID cases were categorized as SIDS, 25 percent were categorized as accidental suffocation or strangulation in bed and 31 percent were categorized as unknown.

Causes The cause of SIDS is the topic of some controversy in the medical community, as there is no single known cause. A leading theory associates SIDS with abnormalities in the infant’s brain that affect breathing and arousal from sleep. This also is part of the reason why it’s impossible to discern SIDS from suffocation during sleep. SUID most often occurs during sleep, and SIDS is sometimes referred to as “crib death.” The CDC reports a significant decline in SUID cases from 1990 to 2014, which is attributed to the American Academy of Pediatrics’ release of safe sleep recommendations in 1992, the “Back to Sleep” campaign initiative in 1994 (advocating for all infants to be placed on their backs when sleeping) and the release of the Sudden Infant Death Reporting Form in 1996. Because the instances of SUID dropped so significantly during this time — in 1990, there were 130.3 SUIDs deaths per 100,000 live births, whereas in 2014, there were 38.7 per 100,000 live births — the infant’s sleep environment often is considered to be a leading contributor to the problem.

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Prevention Without the ability to determine the cause of SIDS, it’s impossible to prevent. However, there are some known risk factors that can help guide prevention practices. Back sleeping The risk for SUID is considerably higher for infants who are placed on their stomach or sides when they sleep. Always lay an infant on his or her back, especially during their first six months or until they’re able to roll over on their own. The American Pediatric Association also warns caregivers to follow this rule, as infants who are accustomed to back sleeping are 18 times more likely to die when placed on their stomach to sleep.

Sleep environment Fluffy blankets, pillows, bumpers and stuffed animals can increase the risk of an accidental infant suffocation. All infants should sleep on a firm mattress with a tightly fitted sheet — absolutely no additional padding, blankets or other accessories, including bumper pads.

Share a room, not a bed Always return the infant to a crib before falling asleep, as co-sleeping can lead to accidental suffocation or smothering. It is recommended to keep the crib or bassinet in the same room as you for the infant’s first six months, as the instances of SIDS decrease for infants who share a room with a parent.

Temperature Overheating may increase the risk for SIDS, so be sure the infant isn’t overdressed or sleeping in a room that’s too warm. If you’re worried about the infant getting cold during the winter, dress him or her in a onesie or a sleepsack, which is a wearable blanket.

Have a healthy pregnancy and smoke-free home Smoking, drinking or using drugs during pregnancy can increase the risk of SUID. KidsHealth Organization reports that SIDS is three times more likely in infants of mothers who smoked during pregnancy, and infants who are exposed to secondhand smoke have double the risk of SIDS compared with infants who are not.

Feeding Breastfeeding is associated with decreased risk of SIDS.

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Hot glass An artist couple’s latest work goes beyond the gallery wall By Rosalie Spear | Staff Writer

Most “hot shops” keep the creative process of glass art hidden from the public eye, enshrouding the practice in mystery. Domsky Glass is different. “If your craft isn’t being taught, then it ceases to exist,” says Larry Domsky, who has cultivated the artisanal beauty of glass alongside his wife, Barbara, for more than 20 years. “It’s an exciting, amazing medium that we want to make more available on a bigger scale.” The Domskys, who have artwork in 14 countries and commissioned pieces at Wynn, the Cosmopolitan, McCarran International Airport and elsewhere, wants the public to have a ringside seat for their glassblowing and glass-fusion sessions. By the end of the year, Domsky Glass — in the industrial area between the Strip and Interstate 15 — will become The Studio LV, a space where visitors will be able to observe local and international glass artists and even create their own pieces. Larry moved to Las Vegas in 1978, Barbara in 1989. She came from South Africa, where she studied design. He started off in metal fabrication in Pennsylvania and moved here for different opportunities, including helping to create the stage for “Jubilee!” They got involved in glassblowing after they met, only six months after Barbara moved Stateside. She had been a designer for a stained-glass and glass-etching studio; and they were both inspired to learn more. Learning is at the core of their planned renovation. “Our goal for years has been to move into the city and open up our place as a public space. We fell in love with this building, and now we’re making the changes for this to finally happen,” Barbara says. “People come to Vegas to be entertained, to be removed from the same-old, same-old. We know as artists the magic that happens in the creation of art. The only way anyone will recognize that is from hands-on experiences.” The solid wall now separating the work studio from the gallery will be replaced with glass barn doors; seating will be added across from the studio; lighting and restrooms will be upgraded; affordable art like vases and trinkets will be incorporated into a revamped gallery; and the elevated bay door out front will be replaced with double doors and cascading steps leading into the glassblowing area. And the Domskys will host glass-fusion workshops for all ages, using scrap glass or powdered glass and paint. These two-dimensional pieces will be placed in the kiln for firing, Barbara’s area of expertise. Visitors won’t be able to try glassblowing at first, but they’ll be invited to watch up close. The Domskys intend to develop hands-on public experiences in hot glass down the road. They also plan to provide tours and hold special events featuring live bands, performers, chefs, and beer and wine, starting with weekends and expanding to daily in December. They’ll stay open late, too. “We want to provide an artistic experience beyond just going to a bar to drink,” Barbara says. Once the studio is fully open to the public, the couple plans to create an apprentice program. “Las Vegas is a young city, and we’re developing a future for our youth here,” Barbara says. “There’s not a focus on teaching, and there should be.”

Larry and Barbara Domsky are renovating their studio into a demo space. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

glass art has many methods. Here’s a look at one you’ll be able to see as it happens at Domsky Glass:

Glassblowing is the art of making glassware by blowing air through a tube of semi-molten glass.

Preheat the tip of the blowpipe, then dip it into molten glass in the furnace.

Roll it on a marver (a flat slab made of metal or stone).

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â€œPeople come to Vegas to be entertained, to be removed from the same-old, same-old. We know as artists the magic that happens in the creation of art. The only way anyone will recognize that is from hands-on experiences.â€? â€” Barbara Domsky

The glass form created is called blown glass or hot glass.

Most glassblowing is done between 1,600 and 1,900 degrees Fahrenheit.

Blow air into the pipe, creating a bubble.

If desired, add more glass over the bubble to create a larger piece.

Attach the molten glass to a metal rod (a punty) for shaping and transferring the hollow piece from the blowpipe to provide an opening, or to finalize the top.

Many tools are used to aid in shaping the glass, including blocks, jacks, paddles, tweezers and shears.

Keep the piece evenly heated and let it anneal (slowly cool after being heated) or else it can crack.

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Mitch Glasser helped Israel qualify for the World Baseball Classic for the first time. It will now play powerhouses such as the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and the United States. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

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I think it’s something that could be special. Those are two of the things I love most in the world, so if I can help spread baseball in Israel, I’m going to be there to help with that goal.” — Mitch glasser

hey weren’t allowed to play catch along the Western Wall. But Mitch Glasser and his cousin, Corey Westfall, broke out their baseball gloves nearly everywhere else during a 2010 birthright trip to Israel — from the banks of the Dead Sea to the beaches of Tel Aviv. “People would just look at us and not know what it was,” Glasser recalled. The 26-year-old professional baseball player hopes that’s not always the case. He has a long-term goal of helping to bring America’s pastime to Israel. Glasser works as a substitute teacher and assistant baseball coach at Green Valley High during the offseason, and last month, he played second base and third base on Israel’s national team, which qualified for the 2017 World Baseball Classic by beating Brazil and Great Britain twice in a tournament in Brooklyn. “It was one of the highlights of my career,” he said. “It was great to play international baseball and fun to represent Israel and get in good company the support of Jewish people everywhere.” Glasser moved to Las Vegas for the baseball offseason to train and coach Glasser was deeply involved in Chicago’s Jewish community after his longtime girlfriend accepted a growing up, even attending a Jewish day school. He was eligible to job in the valley. play for Israel based on the WBC’s heritage rule, which allows anyHe’s not the only one in that situation one who can become a citizen of a country to be on its roster. on the Israeli national roster. Catcher He learned of the possibility while attending a fundraiser shortly Nick Rickles, who’s from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and is in the Washington Nationals after the Chicago White Sox, his childhood favorite team, took him in organization, came to Southern Nevada the 39th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball Entry Draft. for the same reasons. Glasser received notice that he was a candidate for the national Glasser and Rickles joined Mike Meyers team this year while playing in an independent league with the and Dean Kremer as Team Israel members Joplin Blasters in Missouri. with ties to Las Vegas. Meyers grew up locally and graduated from Silverado “Once I knew it was possible, that became my goal for the rest of High in 2012 before the Boston Red Sox the season — to make the team,” he said. drafted him in the 12th round. Glasser had an impressive season for the Blasters, batting .314 Kremer, the first Israeli citizen ever with 47 RBIs to go with 16 stolen bases. He continued to play well drafted by a Major League Baseball team, for Israel, going 1-for-4 with a double and fielding the ground ball to spent a season pitching for UNLV before the Los Angeles Dodgers selected him in record the last out in a 9-1 victory over Britain in the final. the 14th round this June. “The games are all a blur,” Glasser said. “It was more the guys on the team, the characters we had that I’ll remember. Playing with 27 other Jewish baseball players was a unique experience. We all might have been the token Jewish guy on our other teams, but now there were 28 of us. I’d love to continue that.” Israel begins WBC pool play next March in Seoul, South Korea, but Glasser is unsure if he’ll retain his position with the team. Because the tournament is staged during the offseason, Major League Baseball players are available to join the roster and Glasser will understand if he’s passed up. Either way, he won’t be ending his relationship with the Israel Association of Baseball. Being on the national team exposed Glasser to the Baseball Le’Kulam — or “Baseball for All” — program. It’s an initiative to get Jewish and Arab children in Israel learning baseball together in camps. “They’re trying to spread it city by city and use baseball as a grassroots program of cooperation,” Glasser described. “That’s something I find fascinating, and using baseball to give back is something I really want to do.” He’s in the beginning stages of planning his third trip to Israel within the next year or two, and wants to schedule it around the Baseball Le’Kulam schedule. In a country where overhand-throwing sports are rare, Glasser said the program has a long way to go to popularize baseball in Israel. “But I think it’s something that could be special,” Glasser said. “Those are two of the things I love most in the world, so if I can help spread baseball in Israel, I’m going to be there to help with that goal.”

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DOWNTOWN GRAND $250K Semifinals slot tournament Date: Oct. 22 Information: The top 50 scorers from the semifinal get a seat into the Grand Finale played Dec. 15-17 and the first-place winner receives $1,000 in slot play. See players’ club for information about entering. Life’s a Beach slot tournament Date: Oct. 28-30 Information: Grand prize is trip for two to Hawaii or $7,500 cash/$2,500 slot play. Visit players’ club for details about entering. Audi drawing Date: Through Dec. 29 Time: 10 p.m. Information: Earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 100 base points. Grand prize is a 2016 Audi A6 or 2017 Audi Q5 or $20,000. Pick Your Poison

Date: Wednesdays in October Information: Receive one bottle of wine for every 250 base points earned. Gift giveaway Date: Thursdays in October Information: Receive one gift for every 750 base points earned. On Oct. 20, the gift is a wine aerator. On Oct. 27, the gift is a deluxe wine opener. Pick a Pair of Pumpkins Date: Fridays and Saturdays in October Time: Hourly from 7 p.m. to midnight Information: Earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 25 base points. One player will be selected each drawing. Must be present to win. Win up to $500 in play.

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Project Pink Date: October Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: Restaurants, bars, bingo rooms, spas and salons, bowling centers, and designated blackjack and poker tables throughout Station Casinos’ properties will donate a portion of their proceeds and gaming winnings to the Susan G. Komen of Southern Nevada and the American Cancer Society.

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Slot tournament Date: Sundays in October Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Win a share of $2,500 each week. The first entry is free with a loyalty card. Up to four more entries may be earned per tournament day. Sweet Treat giveaway Date: Tuesdays in October Time: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Information: Earn 100 points and receive a gift. Earn 200 additional points and receive another. On Oct. 18, guests can choose between Three Olives S’mores and Seagram’s Cookies and Cream.

SILVER SEVENS

Candy giveaway Date: Oct. 22 Time: Noon-6 p.m. Information: Earn 300 points to receive a candy bar with up to $500 in slot play. Progressive point multiplier Date: Mondays in October Information: Earn 100 base points every Monday to qualify. Multiplier gets higher each Monday. Top multiplier is 15x points.

Money Booth Madness Date: Tuesdays in October Information: Earn one drawing ticket for every 100 base points. One player chosen every 10 minutes. Nifty 50 slot tournament Date: Wednesdays in October Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: Top prize is $1,000 in play. Football Party Date: Thursdays in October Information: Every quarter, five players will spin the prize wheel. Bonus drawing for every touchdown. 100x multiplier drawing Date: Fridays in October Time: 8:30 p.m. Information: One entry for every 100 base points earned. Fifty winners at each drawing. Win up to 100x points. King of the Mountain Date: Oct. 16 Time: 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Information: Collect drawing tickets beginning Oct. 14. Ten names drawn to participate, top prize is $1,000 in play.

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Pumpkin Patch Pick drawings Date: Oct. 30 Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Win up to $10,000. Earn entries through play. There will be 10 guaranteed winners at each property. Pumpkin Patch Pick kiosk game Date: Fridays and Saturdays in October Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: Earn five points to play. Win points, slot play, dining offers and more.

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75th anniversary $75,000 drawing Date: Thursdays through October Time: Drawing at 7 p.m. Information: One winner will receive 500,000 points; two will receive 250,000 points; five will receive 100,000 points; and 10 will receive 50,000 points. Players will earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 100 slot-based points earned every day of the week; earn 3x entries on Thursdays. El Cortez will hold have a 3,750,000 bonus drawing on Nov. 3 in which one winner will receive 1 million points; one winner will receive 500,000 points; four winners will receive 250,000 points; five winners will receive 100,000 points; and 15 winners will receive 50,000 points. Gridiron Glory Football Contest

Date: Ongoing Information: Up to $15,000 is paid out weekly. Guests can win $10,000 by picking the winners of each game. Saturday Point Fever Date: Saturdays Information: Earn one ticket for every 200 points during the week. Ten Club Cortez members will be selected for the opportunity to win 100,000 points. Wednesday Point Madness Date: Wednesdays Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: From midnight Mondays to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, players can earn one entry ticket for each slotbase point earned, and be one of 10 winners to receive 50,000 points.

ORLEANS

Inventory blowout Date: Oct. 27-28 Information: Earn 50 points to be eligible for a gift. Point multiplier Date: Thursdays in October Information: Earn 15x points on penny reels.

GOLD COAST

Lucky Sunday table drawings Date: Sundays through Oct. 23 Time: Hourly from 7 to 10 p.m. Information: Win $500 in drawing for table games players.

BOULDER STATION

New members Date: October Information: Earn 100 points and receive a free mystery gift, earn 200 points and receive a free breakfast or lunch buffet, and earn 300 points and receive a free dinner or brunch buffet. All points to qualify for these offers must be earned within the first 24 hours of signing up for the Boarding Pass program.

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Mondays Hit & Spin on Reels Date: Mondays in October Information: Players who hit at least a $50 bonus on reels with a max bet can spin the prize wheel for the chance to win an additional $100. Prime Generation Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Slot card required. Earn 50 base points to receive $5 in slot play. Earn 500 base points to receive a spin on the cash wheel. Receive 5x points, dining and bingo discounts. Cash Slide Date: Thursdays Time: 2-8 p.m. Information: One player each hour will win up to $100. Fall into Hot Seat of Cash Date: Saturdays in October Time: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: One $25 cash winner every 30 minutes. Point multipliers Date: Sundays in October Information: Earn 20x points on reels and 7x points on video poker.

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Point multipliers Date: Oct. 31 Information: Earn 15x points on penny reels, 11x points on slots, and 7x points on video poker. Must live in “890” or “891” ZIP code to receive bonus multipliers.

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Table Games Cash Grab drawing Date: Fridays and Saturdays in October Time: 6-9 p.m. Information: Drawings every half hour. Win up to $500.

Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirt giveaway Date: Oct. 20 Information: Earn 200 points for each gift.

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Witch’s Brew gift giveaways Date: Thursdays in October Time: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Information: Earn 300 points and get one gift. Earn 300 additional points and receive another. Keep the points. On Oct. 20, the gift is Canadian Mist whisky. First gift is free for Chairman, President and Platinum members. Maximum of two gifts per day.

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Gift giveaway Date: Throughout October Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 500 same-day points. On Oct. 19, guests can choose a bottle of Tisdale white wine.

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Point multiplier Date: Wednesdays in October Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 10x on reels. Thirteen Days at Aliante Manor kiosk game Date: October Information: Earn 20 points or $10 rated average bet for a swipe each day. Win up to $10,000. $300,000 Aliante Manor Drawings Date: Saturdays in October Time: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: Fifteen names will be picked at both drawings. Win up to $2,000. Aliante Game Night drawings Date: Fridays in October

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Jokers Wild Date: Sundays in October Time: Hourly, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: One player will win $50. Plus, get $10 in play for every 500 points earned (up to $30 each Sunday). Rolling For Dough Date: Fridays Time: Slot players eligible 1-9 p.m. Players at table games eligible 6:3011:30 p.m. Information: Players can get a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll.

SOUTH POINT $600,000 Monster Money Madness Date: October Information: Players with loyalty cards have the opportunity to win a cash progressive bonus while playing slot machines. The Super Progressive bonus must hit by $25,000. When it is awarded, all active carded slot players will have $25 in play automatically downloaded to their account. Once the bonus is hit, the progressive bonus will reset at $10,000. There also will be a free play progressive bonus that will start at $1,000 and must hit by $2,500. This bonus also will restart immediately after hitting and will hit on average three times per day. There are no specific hand or reel combinations necessary to win the progressive bonus. All free play is valid for seven days. October baseball playoff jersey giveaway Date: Tuesdays in October Time: 3-9 p.m. Information: Every hour, one poker player will be randomly selected to win a professional baseball team jersey.

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We agree with Trump, which is why we endorse Clinton

gainst all odds, something insightful finally came out of Donald Trump’s mouth. When Trump closed the second presidential debate by praising Hillary Clinton as a fighter, he spoke volumes about why she should be the next president. Not only did the comment spotlight a key reason to vote for Clinton, who has spent her entire adult life battling for such worthy causes as better treatment for migrant workers and disadvantaged children, but Trump again proved to be a disaster when working without a script. This time, the damage he inflicted was to his own campaign. After repeatedly contending that Clinton didn’t have the stamina to be president, he then dropped a cluster bomb on his own argument by lauding her tenacity and saying she “doesn’t give up.” Surely, his handlers were wincing — at least those who hadn’t passed out. But that’s Trump, who was as scattered and erratic as ever. Miracle of miracles, though, he happened to be dead right about Clinton.

Her record of public service and top-level government experience in the face of withering personal and political attacks make her the obvious choice for the presidency. She’s a tested, unshakable leader who has built a powerhouse resume for the White House: social-crusading lawyer, first lady, senator and secretary of state. At each point in her career, she displayed boldness and courage — fighting for women’s equality and affordable health care, proving effective in working with her colleagues in the Senate, and shaping economic sanctions against Iran that forced it to the negotiating table on nuclear arms development, to name a few accomplishments. Clinton hasn’t been perfect. For instance, she admitted she made a mistake by using a private email server as secretary of state, and she has a tendency to be her own worst enemy with the media by becoming defensive, dismissive and nontransparent when pressed. But perfection isn’t a requirement for the Oval Office. And among the

E X P E R I E N C E

characteristics that are prerequisites — experience, temperament, judgment and capability — Clinton is the handsdown choice. Trump, as he has now proved beyond a shadow of a doubt in debates and campaign events, is unprepared, unfit and unhinged. There’s not enough room in this magazine to detail all of the reasons he shouldn’t be elected. Items high on the list would include his praise of Russian strongman Vladimir Putin, his call for proliferation of nuclear weapons, his refusal to release his tax records, his alarming lack of details about his plans on such issues as the economy and health care, and his compulsion to insult people. He’s demeaned, belittled and offended the disabled, Muslims, women and Mexican immigrants, among other groups. When he offered a rare apology after his “Access Hollywood” remarks from 2005 were revealed, it was tepid. He said he was sorry if anyone was offended by his “locker room talk,” bragging about sexually assaulting women.

T H E

In any other year, any one of Trump’s disgusting displays would have been enough to derail him. But this year, he’s become a monster empowered by anger and fear and bolstered by decades of the Republican Party’s political and media machine vilifying public servants and casting the government as an enemy of the people. So we’ve reached the sad depth at which some Americans champion Trump as a political outsider, regardless of how repulsively and egotistically he behaves. That group shrank in the aftermath of the “Access Hollywood” scandal, which was reassuring, but there still are supporters who refuse to see Trump for the hate-mongering, unethical and immoral threat he is. That’s heartbreaking, but the encouraging part about this forced march of an election is that Clinton offers voters a chance to choose a president who’s fully prepared to take over the job — and who, for decades, has proved that she’s in it to serve the public. The Sunday enthusiastically endorses her.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 Fall Festival at Lake Las Vegas: Enjoy a pumpkin patch, hay bale maze, tricycle course and a corn pile where children of all ages can play in a giant pile of corn kernels. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., free, Lake Las Vegas, lakelasvegas.com. *Also: Through Nov. 27 Rally for the Cure disc golf tournament: Support breast cancer research and awareness with a day of disc golf. The tournament is open to all skill levels. 7 a.m., $35, North Las Vegas Municipal Golf Park, 324 E. Brooks Ave., 702-633-2554. Animal Cruelty Prevention: Officers from Metro’s Animal Cruelty Unit will discuss animal abuse and how to rescue and adopt abused animals, and more. 2-3 p.m., free, Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., 702-229-2734.

Ingredients 2 oz. Hanson of Sonoma ginger-flavored organic vodka 4 oz. yellow watermelon juice (can use traditional watermelon juice as an alternative) 1/2 oz. lime juice 1/2 oz. Wilks & Wilson Millicent’s Lime Mint Simple Syrup Balled watermelon for garnish Fresh basil for garnish Dress the Drink dehydrated orange wheel for garnish

Bird Mart and Craft Fair: There will be food, art, crafts, stands and cages, jewelry, decor and more. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $7 (free for children 10 and under), Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St., lasvegasbirdclub.com. LVMPD K-9 Trials: Watch K-9 teams compete in an array of disciplines. 8 a.m., free, Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., 702-284-7777.

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Method Fill a Collins glass with ice, then add the vodka, juice and syrup. Stir well, garnish and serve.

While the rest of the country is settling into chilly autumn weather, the sun is still shining here in Las Vegas, making it the perfect time to mix up this Watermelon Sunshine. It’s fresh and fruity, without being overly sweet, as the ginger, citrus, mint and basil help balance the fruit flavors and give the drink a grounded quality.

Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

Bukowski Poetry Workshop by Lee Mallory: Mallory will reflect on his times with Charles Bukowski and conduct a workshop for writers. 6 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3458. Haunted Museum: The popular Area 51 exhibit will be turned into a family-friendly haunted museum. 5:30-8 p.m., free, National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road, 702-794-5151. *Also: Daily, through Oct. 29

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Family Story Time: This interactive program for families with young children is packed with stories, songs and a craft. 5:30 p.m., free, Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, cityofnorthlasvegas.com.

Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Haunted Hollywood: Watch “Canterville Ghost,” the 1944 film based on an Oscar Wilde story. 1 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-5073459.

Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3644. *Also: Oct. 21, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3823

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Haunted Harvest: This familyfriendly event features trick-or-treat stations, carnival games, a petting zoo, a circus play area, live entertainment and more. 5-9 p.m., $8, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-822-7700. *Also: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30

Reading Buddies: Children in grades kindergarten through 5 will be paired with a volunteer 16 or older who can work with them on reading skills. 4-6 p.m., free, Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, cityofnorthlasvegas.com. *Also: Oct. 26 Lego Club: Kids of all ages can build, play and explore their creative side. Lego and Duplo blocks will be provided. 6 p.m., free, Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, cityofnorthlasvegas.com. *Also: Oct. 20, Alexander Library, 1755 W. Alexander Road Bring Your Own Poetry: This freestyle poetry workshop will help attendees improve their cadence, word power, tone, imagery and symbolism. 6 p.m., free, Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 World Gay Rodeo Finals: Spectators can enjoy events such as bull riding, roping, barrel racing and steer decorating. Times vary, $18-$28, South Point Arena & Equestrian Center, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, igra-wgrf.com. *Also: Oct. 21-23 Third Thursday Car Show and Crafts Festival: The monthly event will be Halloween-themed, featuring a Trunk-or-Treat experience with classic, hot rod and modern cars. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. 5:30-8:30 p.m., free, Village Square, 9420 W. Sahara Ave., 702-625-4108. “Macbeth”: Watch the classic Shakespearean tragedy. 7:30 p.m., $17, UNLV’s Black Box Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3332. *Also: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 27-29; 2 p.m. Oct. 22-23 “Ben Franklin, Live!”: Watch history come alive as Ben Franklin talks about his life and his adventures in science. Best suited for children ages 6-11. 10:30 a.m., free,

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Fandom Friday: Walking Dead: Debate about characters, watch favorite episodes, make fan art and more. 4 p.m., free, Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, 702-207-4260. Tenants’ rights clinic: This community-education presentation covers common landlord-tenant issues. 3-5 p.m., free, Clark County Law Library, 309 S. Third St., 702-386-0404. Halloween luncheon: Adults 50 and older are encouraged to dress in costume. 11:30 a.m., $6, Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 702-229-1600.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Las Vegas Pride: The two-day festival encourages attendees to celebrate their pride with members of the Las Vegas LGBT community and allies. Noon-10 p.m., $5-$15, Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road, lasvegaspride.org. *Also: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 23 Dinosaur Ball: The Las Vegas Natural History Museum will celebrate 25 years of educational exhibits and community partnerships. 6-10 p.m., $250, Red Rock Resort, Summerlin Ballroom, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-384-3466. Downtown Brew Festival: Las Vegas’ largest fall, craft beer event will feature more than 200 local, regional and international craft beers from more than 60 breweries, and also food pairings created by local chefs. 5 p.m., $35-$70, Clark County Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, flavorus.com. Zombie Run: Easter Seals Nevada Benefit: Participants will join the undead for this timed 5K leading into

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a banned book title or character. 9 a.m., free, Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, 702-565-8402.

Zombie Run 5K: Try and survive the apocalypse by using your brains and disguises to outsmart zombies along the 3.1-mile trail. 6 p.m., $35-$40, Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway, active.com.

Are You Ready for the Zombie Apocalypse?: Learn how to survive disasters. 10 a.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-207-4260.

UNLV football: The Rebels take on Colorado State. 2:30 p.m., $14-$45, Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road, 702-739-3267.

Naturalization 101: Learn about the transition from permanent residency to citizenship. 10:30 a.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

“The Sleeping Beauty”: Nevada Ballet Theatre’s 45th season opens with a family-friendly fairy tale classic. 7:30 p.m., $29-$139, Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000. *Also: 2 p.m. Oct. 23 Harvest Fair & Festival: The event will feature trick-or-treating, a haunted house, a carnival, magicians and balloon artists, bounce houses, an inflatable obstacle course, a petting zoo, costume contests and pumpkincarving contests. 1-6 p.m., free, Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane, 702-633-2418. Movie Night at the Museum: Watch the 1956 science fiction film “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” 6 p.m., free, National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road, nationalatomictestingmuseum.org. Edible Book Contest: Participants will create an “edible book” based on

Ward 4 Fall Festival: Enjoy performances from local choirs, food trucks, face painting, a bounce house, a pumpkin roll and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Wayne Bunker Family Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road, 702-229-2524. Standing Together Opposing Misuse of Power: This Stop Domestic Violence Awareness Festival is designed to allow the sharing of personal experiences, engage the expertise of community professionals, and encourage men, women and teens to be advocates. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. and the West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-4800. Teddy Bear Run: The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation hosts its annual 5K run and 1-mile walk. 7-11 a.m., $15-$40, Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., UHCCF.org.

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The cruise sales manager for Expedia Cruise Ship Centers talks about the growth of the industry, offers tips for first-time cruise travelers, shares her favorite place to visit and explains her admiration for Walt Disney. THE NOTES People on the Move, P46

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After almost 40 years doing business on the beach in California, the Lawrence family expanded to Las Vegas. The culture is different, but the business philosophy is similar: Know your community and serve its needs. TALKING POINTS Business succession, P49

DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Credit unions, P60

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GOP NATIONAL CONVENTION: WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A historical footnote to this week’s presidential debate at UNLV is that Las Vegas was among the finalists to host the Republican National Convention this summer. Las Vegas was widely considered the frontrunner to host the event in early 2014, when potential candidates such as Mike Huckabee, Paul Ryan, Chris Christie and Rand Paul were leading GOP presidential preference pools with double-digit support and long before the candidacy of Donald Trump. Ana Navarro, who co-chaired John McCain’s

Hispanic Advisory Council in 2008, wrote an op-ed in The New York Times in January 2014 explaining why the GOP should consider Las Vegas: “Las Vegas is loud, tacky, excessive, bright and fun. It wouldn’t kill the Republican Party to show America that we are capable of having a little fun.” In May 2014, however, Nevada leaders withdrew their bid, citing the lack of an arena (T-Mobile Area opened just this spring) and too little time to prepare the Las Vegas Convention Center to host. Cleveland, home of the freshly minted NBA champion Cavaliers, ended up hosting. It was perhaps a blessing in disguise, maybe even a hysterical footnote: Although studies of the event’s economic impact are not complete, $180 million in projected economic impact to the city may have landed short since donors and corporations (along with many party elders) pulled out of the convention in response to Trump’s ascent. This week’s final presidential debate is expected to the attract thousands of media representatives from around the world and may generate as much as $50 million in publicity for Las Vegas and UNLV, according to data from 2012 presidential debate sites. Nevadans have voted for the winner in every election but one since 1912, and the largest city in what is perceived as swing state will likely renew its bid to host a national convention in 2020. No, it’s not too soon to think about. — PAUL SZYDELKO

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Lauren Silverstein is a senior account executive at the Ferraro Group. Pat Abbott, U.S. Air Force, CMSgt. (retired), earned the Military Relocation Professional Certification from the National Association of Realtors. Abbott works with the David Brownell Team of Keller Williams Realty Southwest.

Honorees at the Las Vegas Hospitality Association’s 2016 Distinction Awards were: n Legacy Award — Chuck Schwartz,

ConvExx chairman n Organization of the Year — Consumer

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Halee Harczynski is the marketing director of Downtown Summerlin.

n Spirit Award — Amy Riley, CEM senior director of business sales, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

Cassie Catania-Hsu is managing director/broker at Sun Commercial Real Estate. Wil Chaffee and Paul Chaffee are senior vice presidents of the office division.

n The Rising Star Award — Ashley Lowe,

Caesars Entertainment director of sales

pediatric skilled nursing, therapy, developmental, enteral and respiratory services, acquired Spring View Home Health Care, based in Las Vegas.

James Chapman is director at Stewart Archibald & Barney. He will be responsible for overseeing certain audit and attest engagements, and for the training of accounting professionals in performing attest and audit procedures.

DC Building Group completed remodeling work on the Smashburger at Harrah’s Laughlin. JW Advisors is listed on Accounting Today’s 2016 list of Best Firms to Work For.

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Robert Arnal is managing Nevada State Banks’ Lakes branch at 8260 W. arnal strem Sahara Ave. Sally Strem has taken over the branch manager role at the Russell and Fort Apache branch at 5720 S. Fort Apache Road.

Heritage Mortuary of 3610 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, is a certified provider of DNA Memorial services and products. DNA Memorial extracts and preserves DNA to be potentially used by future generations. Summerlin earned the No. 4 spot on a list of country’s best-selling master-planned communities according to a midyear report released by national real estate consultant RCLCO (formerly Robert Charles Lesser & Co.). Red Mercury Entertainment launched TicketBat. com, a ticket reseller. Jewelry boutique JAECI (Journey. Aim. Experience. Create. Inspire.) opened at 107 E. Bonneville Ave. Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican broke ground on a hospital at 4980 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas.

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Eric Simmons is a regional winner of the Klein Tool’s Electrician of the Year contest. Simmons is a senior project manager at Helix Electric.

Niki Bates is the director of educational media services at Vegas PBS.

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe is open at 7100 W. Craig Road, Las Vegas.

FirstMed Health and Wellness Center opened its second clinic at 400 Shadow Lane, Suite 104, Las Vegas. The facility is largely dedicated to primary care for low-income individuals. It also has a behavioral health component for adolescents and children in trauma. The Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas has been named one of the top 10 museums in the West by True West Magazine. Hobak Korean BBQ is open at 5808 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas. Casa del Matador is open at 1770 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 190, in Las Vegas. Nathan Adelson Hospice is one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” for 2016 as chosen by Modern Healthcare.

Shavonnah Tièra Collins is the managing director of the University of Phoenix’s RedFlint experience center, which helps business growth.

MGM Resorts International launched a mobile gaming platform, easyPLAY Mobile Tournaments, the first digital and interactive tournament to be offered by a regulated casino in the United States.

Dallas-based Epic Health Services, a provider of

Smashburger opened a location at the Rio.

Lake Mead Christian Academy cut the ribbon on a 46,000-square-foot campus expansion that includes a new football field and track, 17 new classrooms and a 7,200 square-foot worship arts center for school events, performing arts and campus church services. DC Building Group completed the site development of the Silverado Bermuda Retail Center and the Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center. The 6.15-acre development includes full onsite and offsite improvements with more than 1,000 lineal feet of underground utilities. The 17,035-square-foot Goodwill included masonry walls, steel roof with high parapet and tower, and complete interior improvements. The project was designed by architect Jeff Looker. Colours Inc. is overseeing the interior design of Distill at 4630 N. Durango Drive. At 4,150 square feet, the location will incorporate local artistry, including hand-blown glass light fixtures. Nacho Daddy opened at the Miracle Mile Shops. European gelato purveyor Amorino is open at the Linq. Desert Radiology’s Southwest-Centra Point location is open at 6675 S. Cimarron Road, Suite 105, Las Vegas. Cornerstone, a steakhouse, is open at Gold Coast. Rachel’s Kitchen opened at the Hilton Garden Inn at 1340 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson.

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Ready for a cruise? Travel agent offers pro tips Christine Brown, cruise sales manager for Expedia Cruise Ship Centers, recently won the Rising Star award, presented by the Cruise Lines International Association. She beat out travel agents from all over the cruise industry for the recognition. “Winning this award speaks first and foremost to my passion for travel, but also to my relationships with my clients,” she said, adding that developing close relationships with clients enables her to “get to the heart of what they want to see and do in the world.” What are the benefits of having a travel agent? There’s a misconception that travel agents are just human booking engines, when really the role holds so much more than just securing the itinerary. The true value of travel agents is thinking of them as personal travel concierges — someone who is at all times an advocate for their client. Some people are comfortable booking online, and that’s OK. For many travelers, though, a trip is a huge investment and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A travel agent can navigate the intricate ins and outs and tailor to specific wants and needs of the client. Where do you see Expedia Cruise Ship Centers going in the next five years? The two Las Vegas locations will focus on getting the brand name out there in the community, letting people know the value and expertise we bring as travel consultants affiliated Christine Brown was promoted to cruise sales manager less than two years after with a big brand. We are constantly joining Expedia Cruise Ship Centers. (mikayla whitmore/Staff) recruiting more agents to our team 5. When the ship is in port, there What is the most valuable and growing our client base. There are some great deals that can be found advice you have for first-time may even be another Las Vegas locaat the onboard spa. cruisers? tion at some point to help navigate 6. Insure your trip. A vacation can be There are so many tips, but here are spectacular vacation experiences for a big investment. Protect it from media few to keep in mind: travelers in the area. cal issues, delays, interruptions, etc. 1. Let your agent know your vacation expectations. What do you think How has the travel industry Where is your favorite place to your cruise will be like, look like, changed over the past 10 visit? What place is still on your where it will go. This will help them years? bucket list? match you with the right cruise line Cruising is becoming more and So far, my favorite trip has been and itinerary. more popular, and the individual Australia: Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold 2. On the day of embarkation, pack cruise lines are building more and Coast and the Great Barrier Reef. You a carry-on with cruise boarding passmore new ships to meet demand. Data can’t go wrong when you visit iconic es, passports, any prescription medifrom CLIA say the industry has grown places, famous beaches and a natural cations, a change of clothes and bath68 percent in the past 10 years, which wonder of the world. I also love Paris. ing suit. is incredible. I read that every shipI’ve always been obsessed with every3. Take time to explore the ship yard in the world is in use right now, thing about it — the art, architecture, when you first get on and closely plan so the industry literally cannot grow food and fashion. your days with the nightly newsletany faster. For a long time, my No. 1 bucket-list ter placed in your stateroom (bring a Cruising as a vacation offers trevacation was Vietnam and Cambodia. highlighter to mark it). mendous value in that meals, enterAfter that I’m eyeing the Galápagos, 4. You don’t have to dress up, or tainment and your accommodations Maldives, Seychelles, Iceland and bring a tux or formal wear. Cruise are built into the base cruise fare. It more of Asia. lines are doing away with their “forallows people to plan one trip that mal nights” and replacing them with visits multiple places in a reasonable Whom do you admire? casual elegance or country club caamount of time, while only unpackMy parents have always been sual. ing once.

an inspiration to me. They always taught me that if there was the opportunity to do something unique or travel somewhere new, to jump at the chance. Walt Disney had a vision and made it come to life. Not only does his company tell stories like no other, but the level of service and how Disney treats clients is second to none. I am always studying Disney’s best practices. Marie Forleo is an inspiring female entrepreneur. Ever since her “Everything is Figureoutable” speech on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday, I’ve been following what she teaches, her thoughts, ideas and lessons, and incorporating them into my daily routine. Her words have really changed me as a businesswoman. What is something that people might not know about you? When I was younger, I was an active artist, and I often made paintings of the places where I had traveled. The coolest thing was when someone looking at my painting had been to that place. The feeling was really awesome, knowing I could transport someone back to a special time and place. I think my artistic background has played a key role in me being an agent. Travel can be a super creative thing and requires a lot of planning. It’s my outlet and my art. What is the best business advice you’ve received? Fortunately I’ve had no end to talented business coaches and mentors who have imparted wonderful advice to me. The most memorable piece of advice I’ve received is: “Organize yourself and your business the right way; allocate times during your day and week for certain tasks.” In a world where everyone has their phone on 24/7, I choose to unplug even if it’s for a short amount of time, and make sure to block time off during my day for myself. This allows me to breathe, de-stress, clear my head and shift my energy to carry me through the rest of my day.

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Amount Bass Pro is paying to purchase rival outdoor store Cabela’s. Combined, the two brands have almost 200 stores and employ nearly 40,000 people.

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Number of jobs Dutch bank ING will cut and replace with computers. The move is expected to cost about $2 billion, but the bank believes it will eventually save about $1 billion a year. Germany’s Commerzbank has said it’s planning something similar and will automate 80 percent of its processes by 2020.

Number of times Disney World has closed in its 45-year history. Hurricane Matthew caused the most recent closing of the park.

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We opened our second location in Downtown Summerlin nearly 40 years after our successful location opened in Manhattan Beach, Calif., in July 1977. We offer traditional and modern Mexican fare, created under the direction of our executive chef, Ramon Hurtado. Our goal at Pancho’s is to Pancho’s Mexican give you an experience. Restaurant We’ve created a fun and Address: 11020 Lavender festive atmosphere with Hill Drive, Las Vegas traditional décor, modPhone: 702-982-0111 eled after a Mexican Email: info@ hacienda, plus a canpanchosrestaurant.com Website: panchosvegas.com tina and bar that serves Hours of operation: more than 35 tequilas, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday handmade margaritas, through Thursday; 11 a.m.and live entertainment 10:30 p.m. Friday and seven nights a week. Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday Owned/operated by: Adam Lawrence and Abbott Lawrence Jr. In business since: September 2015

What attracted you to Las Vegas?

Las Vegas has a booming business economy that is friendly to familyowned establishments like ours. As this is our first outpost, we wanted to be sure we had the support we needed to thrive. Las Vegas also fit our business philosophy: it’s the epicenter of fine dining and entertainment, and always a place to have a good time. That’s exactly what we wanted for Pancho’s. What have been your most popular menu items?

Our most popular cocktail is our signature, 16-ounce “Naughty Maggie” Margarita, made with Jose Cuervo Especial Gold Tequila mixed with fresh lime juice, sweet and sour and triple sec, hand-shaken and topped with Grand Marnier. For entrees, we see a lot of people order our enchiladas suizas, which are corn tortillas filled and rolled with chicken, then covered with salsa verde, sliced avocados and sour cream, and served with Mexican-style rice and beans. Another popular selection is our carne asada a la ab: prime, flat-iron steak served with a cheese enchilada, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and Mexican-style rice and beans, served in a sizzling-hot skillet. Why do you think it’s important to feature nightly entertainment?

It’s important to us to enhance our customers’ experience; for us, that means offering entertainment that keeps them coming back for a good time. We don’t want to just serve you dinner and say goodbye. We want you to take your time and enjoy your experience with us. What’s the most important part of your job?

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Interacting with our community. That means making sure our customers have an excellent experience with us, and creating jobs for locals through our business. Since opening in September 2015, we’ve created approximately 80 to 100 jobs. As we continue to grow, we hope to create many more.

Abbott Lawrence, left, and sons Adam Lawrence, center, and Abbott Lawrence Jr. run Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant. (richard brian/special to vegas inc)

What is the hardest part about doing business here?

Coming from the beachside location, we’ve had to adjust to a different community and adapt our philosophy. We’re recognizing that the needs and wants of Las Vegas locals and Summerlin families differ from the locals we are used to serving, and are in the process of making some changes to how our restaurant operates here. What is the best part about doing business here?

We get to work in a place that has a small-town feel, but offers a big-city experience. We get the best of both worlds. On the business side, Las Vegas also recognizes its tourism-based economy and invests in it. How can Nevada improve its business climate?

While Las Vegas is a great environment for businesses, there are many hurdles we’ve had to overcome to launch our business. If Nevada could streamline its regulation process and provide more support for small businesses, it would make it easier for new, family-owned businesses like ours to come in and stimulate the economy. We’ve met very helpful, great people along the way, but establishing a new business has definitely been a journey. What have you learned from the recession?

The recession taught us to trust in people and trust in the community. We learned that the connections made with our patrons and our community members are what keep business going, even when the going is tough.

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guest column: insurance needs and all other requirements any people put off planning brooke borg for the business in place to allow for a for obvious end-of-life transfer. mechanisms, let alone those related to business n Estate planning. It’s important to ownership. Even if an unfortunate event have documents in place that reflect your isn’t the cause, you may want or need to close your business desires upon your passing or incapacity. These documents or transfer your ownership or managerial power to another should, among other things, name whomever you wish to person or entity. To ensure you maintain control over the exit own or manage your business in the event you are unable process, it’s necessary to have in place a business-succession to. This requires an extensive review of all candidates, plan allowing for the continuance of operations without including family members. At a minimum, you should have interference should you no longer own and direct the business. a will, a trust, power of attorney for medical and financial While every business needs to be evaluated individually, decisions, and property documents. there are three general areas of focus: n Exit strategy. You should have a plan that allows for a smooth transition for your business. First, establish a n Transfer method and corporate structure. When timeline for the succession plan. This includes laying out it’s time to transfer your interests, you’ll need a strategy. a retirement plan (continue working with the company, There are several options you should consider, depending establish a new company, work for another company, travel, on what’s in your business’ best interest. do community service, etc.). This also gives your employees You can sell your business through an outright sale notice to allow them to adapt to the change. It’s most (where your interest in it and payment for it will transfer people’s desire to install a successor himself or herself to immediately) or a gradual sale (where you give certain verify the business is operated according to the plan. This rights to the new owner and payment is prearranged also allows for hands-on training for the successor, which through a long- or short-term payment plan with the entire generally helps with the success of the business. business being transferred upon the final payment). At a minimum, the three areas mentioned above should Additionally, you can transfer your business to a be discussed with a CPA and an attorney to assure a smooth new generation. To do so, you’d need to allow for tax transition of your business under any circumstances. consequences on the sides of both parties in the form of Brooke Borg is a partner with Las Vegas law firm estate or gift taxes. Borg Law Group. You should also have business agreements, licenses,

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Making the Game: Quest for the next specialty-table hit not for the risk-averse By Dan Michalski Special to the Sun

You win some, you lose some. For Young Gi Lee, the game that stood to deliver on this promise was Color War. “It’s a simple bet. Choose red or black,” he said. Lee, 28, learned in July that Nevada’s Gaming Control Board had approved a game he invented as a UNLV student in a gaming innovation class in 2013. Lee shared his excitement with friends and family by posting to Facebook pictures of the board’s letter of approval for a 45-day field trial, and his new Nevada license plate declaring, COLRWAR. A field trial is the final step for a game prior to full approval by Nevada gaming regulators. It’s also a chance for casinos to assess the game’s likelihood for continued success. “It’s the easiest game on the planet,” said Lee, explaining his game’s appeal. “Anybody can play right away.” In Color War, seven-card stacks are dealt face down from a standard 52card deck to players and a dealer, who then flips each hand to see if there are more red or black cards in each hand. If the majority of your cards match your color choice, you win even money, unless the dealer has six or more cards of the opposite color, which results in a push. Side bets pay bonuses. Six cards of the same color pays 5:1; seven cards of the same color pays 30:1. If all seven of your cards are the same color and the dealer’s seven cards are all the opposite color, the bonus pays 300:1. If all seven of your cards are the same color and all seven of the dealer’s cards are the same color as your cards, the “royal color” bonus pays 1,000:1 Color War fits in a gaming category known as specialty table games. Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Caribbean Stud, Spanish 21, Blackjack Switch and Ultimate Texas Hold’em are among the dozens of branded games that populate casino floors. Casinos pay game creators a monthly licensing fee for each table placement, between $300 and $2,000, depending on popularity with players. These games cover about 25 percent of all table gaming floor space in Nevada casinos. While game developers attended the Global Gaming Expo last month for insight into the next

Gamblers at a Let It Ride poker table at the old Riviera. (steve marcus/staff file)

“We’re not playing baseball; we’re playing home run derby. We’re looking for a game that can make millions of dollars a year.” — Roger Snow, senior vice president of table games at Scientific Games

wave of gaming, revenue numbers and a few table-game experts revealed how these derivatives of poker, blackjack, pai gow and baccarat are evolving. Since 1985, the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved more than 900 specialty table games, with the number of applications continuing to rise over the years. Most, however, have come and gone. “The process of getting a game from concept to casino is a long and winding road,” said Dan Sahl, associate director of the Center for Gaming Innovation at UNLV. Beyond conceptualizing the product and doing the math, game makers have to contend with patents, trademarks and then regulatory testing before finally getting to a field trial. It is hard to quantify how much revenue specialty tables generate for casinos, in part because gaming auditors don’t track every title as a single line item. Some of the most popular new

games are variations of traditional games such as blackjack and baccarat, or consist of progressive overlays. “The general rule is if it’s a variation of a certain game type, put it in with that game type,” said Mike Lawton, senior research analyst for the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Specialty table games carry extra significance as a way to appeal to new gamblers, and because they deliver some of the highest win percentages for casinos. While traditional table games carry a house win percentage between 12 and 18 percent of all money wagered on them, according to Nevada gaming revenue reports, specialty table games are more likely to return win rates for the house closer to 25 percent. (Players can reduce the house advantage to less than 2 percent in blackjack, craps and baccarat, but most don’t play optimally, especially with specialty games, as these gaming revenue numbers indicate.) “It works because most players don’t understand the math,” said Mark Yoseloff, founder and executive director of UNLV’s Center for Gaming Innovation, who was Lee’s professor in the gaming innovation class. “They think they’re getting something special because of all the special rules.” “The challenge for a game inventor is a table game takes up space and requires dealers,” Yoseloff said. “To replace one game, they have to make more money with a specialty game than they could with a traditional game. Will it do better than their

worst-performing blackjack table?” Branded games emerged in the 1980s and came of age in the 1990s, as casino markets were proliferating nationwide and new properties were seeking ways to stand out and keep customers coming back. Their presence and influence have been growing steadily ever since. Roger Snow, senior vice president of table games at Scientific Games, compared the expansion to TV. “You used to only have three or four networks,” he said. “Now, you have Netflix, Hulu and hundreds of other options. Table games imitate the rest of the entertainment industry, and people like choices.” Yoseloff, a former chairman of Shuffle Master (now SHFL Entertainment, owned by Scientific Games), said technology also played a role in his company’s expansion, as it was designing games in part to help create a market for automatic shufflers. “Most of these games offered some sort of jackpot,” he said. “When you’re offering a $25,000 prize for a particular hand in a game, you don’t want to put the cards in the hand of a person to shuffle and deal. It’s just that simple.” The most successful specialty table game of all time, Three Card Poker, delivers one of the highest house win percentages of any game — 31.7 percent in 2015. The game generated $149.2 million in Nevada in 2015, or 3.6 percent of the state’s total win for all table games. While the game itself has hardly changed since it was introduced in 1996, last year Scientific Games used Three Card Poker to introduce the concept of tournament play and live events to specialty table gaming. The second annual Shuffle Master Classic Three Card Poker National Championship took place Sept. 26 at the Venetian. Ninety-one players from across North America won expenses-paid trips to Las Vegas by hitting different jackpot hands on 10 specialty table games offered at more than 220 casinos. This earned them a chance to compete for a share of a $250,000 prize pool, with $100,000 going to the winner. Sherman Landry won his seat by flopping a royal flush playing Ultimate Texas Hold’em at Bear River casino in Loleta, Calif.

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a game that whooshes through its field trial and gets removed two days after it’s approved.” Color War was two weeks into its six-week trial field trial in August when Lee got word, unexpectedly, that Palace Station was pulling the plug, saying it wasn’t meeting revenue expectations.

“Two weeks is not enough time to prove anything,” said Lee, now a graduate student at UNLV, pursuing master’s degrees in business administration and hospitality administration. Lee says he’s not giving up on Color War. “I still believe in my game,” he said. “It was just in the wrong place at the

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“Don’t bet the sucker bet,” said Landry, explaining his strategy of avoiding an optional bonus bet with high payouts but low probability. The ability to control the size of your bets as the hand takes shape, supporting the perception that the players can influence the outcome, is part of the appeal of Three Card Poker. “Skillful play can’t eliminate the house advantage, but the ability to feel yourself getting better makes the game more attractive,” Sahl said. “There’s still some skill, but Three Card Poker requires less strategy than regular poker,” said Alan Cuiwilko, who hit a royal flush while playing Caribbean Stud at the Turning Stone casino in Verona, N.Y., to win his seat. “Some people don’t have the skill or patience for all the nuances of regular poker. But in Three Card Poker, you don’t have to bluff. All you have to do is beat the dealer.” Snow said the Shuffle Master Classic could one day consist of multiple events, like the World Series of Poker, providing a chance to crown national champions in Four Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Let It Ride, Mississippi Stud and other proprietary games. But while that vision may be many G2Es away, Snow said one trend taking hold is simple: intercasino-linked side bets overlaid on standard tables. “The fastest-growing element in our business is adding progressives onto table games, particularly blackjack,” he said. He pointed to Blazing 7s, now at the Wynn, Palazzo and 400 other casinos “from Puerto Rico to Pennsylvania.” The game offers players an optional bet that pays off different amounts based on the number of 7s in a player’s hand. (Three 7s of the same color, for example, pays out 500:1 on some tables, 10 percent of the progressive on others.) Still, only a tiny percentage of these proprietary offerings make it to the casino floor for any significant time. According to Snow, beyond a good hook and enticing jackpot, games require a “secret sauce” to connect with players. “It takes a little bit of alchemy, and a little bit of timing to succeed,” he said. “If you’re in this business, you’re in the failure business,” said Snow, noting that a large company might expect 1 in 10 new games to succeed, while for smaller operators and individual entrepreneurs, 1 in 100 is a better estimate. “We’re not playing baseball; we’re playing home run derby. We’re looking for a game that can make millions of dollars a year,” Snow said. “Proprietary table games can be frustrating because you put the same amount of effort into a game that becomes wildly successful as

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Lawsuit seeks to quash initiative to end NV Energy monopoly By daniel rothberg Staff Writer

A lawsuit asks a Nevada court to invalidate the Energy Choice Initiative, a November ballot measure seeking to end NV Energy’s monopoly and create a competitive electricity market. Opponents are not challenging the initiative’s placement on the ballot this year but are using the case as a preemptive measure to block it from appearing on the ballot again in 2018. For the measure to pass, voters would need to approve it twice. The lawsuit argues that the initiative is improper because instead of enacting specific legislation, it would unlawfully bind future Legislatures to create a competitive electricity market by 2023. The suit was filed by Jacqueline Sue Bird and Gail Tuzzolo, an AFL-CIO lobbyist who created a political action committee — No Handouts to Billionaires — to oppose the Energy Choice Initiative. Supporters of the initiative, funded by a group of

large businesses, called the lawsuit “a desperate political stunt to block the right of Nevadans to vote on their own economic freedom.” A deadline to block the initiative on the November ballot passed several months ago. The Nevada State AFL-CIO opposes the Energy Choice Initiative, claiming a competitive electricity market could raise rates for residential customers. NV Energy has said it would remain neutral. With a competitive market, NV Energy would no longer have the sole responsibility of sourcing and supplying electricity to Nevadans, but it would continue to operate the grid. Energy customers, from big businesses to households, could choose their own electricity supplier. Backers of the initiative argue that other open markets have been shown to drive down rates, create more opportunities to deploy renewable energy and give customers more choice to decide where their power comes from.

William Hill, Amaya confirm merger talks By Thomas Moore Staff Writer

William Hill, an English-based bookmaker that operates online around the world and manages brickand-mortar sports books in the U.K. and Nevada, and Amaya Inc., a Canadian-based online poker and gaming company that owns PokerStars and other online poker properties, released a joint statement recently confirming that they are discussing a merger. The companies said Amaya had been reviewing its strategic alternatives since February and William Hill had been evaluating options to diversify. Chris Jones, director of equity research for Buckingham Research Group, a New York-based stock research and brokerage company, said Amaya had been

looking for a buyer for some time, especially since securities regulators in Quebec began investigating it this year. “And,” he said, “William Hill has been spending a fair amount of time looking to diversify its business globally … so Amaya makes sense.” However, preparing for a major regulatory change in the U.S. may be a more important, if unstated, goal of the deal, he said. “Most importantly, it would be in a very dominating position if the U.S. market becomes legal from an online perspective,” Jones said. “This is more about positioning than anything else. From that perspective, the long-term opportunity is to be in the best position if or when online gaming becomes legal here.”

Hooters keeping its name amid management changes By Thomas Moore Staff Writer

The Hooters Casino Hotel, a property that’s seen several name changes through the years, will likely remain Hooters even after the company now managing casino operations is replaced. The Navegante Group took over as the licensed operator of the casino after the property went through bankruptcy in 2011 and before the current owners, Trinity Hotel Investments of New York, purchased it in 2015. Trinity has indicated it would likely keep the Hooters brand after the new casino management company it hired, Paragon Gaming, takes over. “As close to the Strip as it is, it’s still a funky spot

squashed in there between the huge MGM across the street and the Tropicana right beside it,” said Anthony Curtis, author of Las Vegas Advisor, a gambling and casino deal blog. “There’s not like a huge walk-in thing going on there because there’s nothing beyond it to walk to.” Curtis said branding has been a challenge for the property since it opened as Howard Johnson in 1973, but the Hooters motif it’s had since 2006 should be a good fit. “That thing’s gone through lot of names,” he said. “First it was the Treasury, then the 20th Century, then it was the San Rémo, and even another one in between that. It’s gone through a lot of that, but nobody’s changed it since Hooters. And when you think about Hooters, you think girls, so it makes sense.”

Creel honored in publishing competition By vegas inc staff

Las Vegas publishing and print provider Creel received seven Gold Ink Awards in a competition presented by Printing Impressions magazine. Creel’s honors — four pewter, two bronze, and one gold — span consumer magazines, catalogs, consumer books and event promotions and bring the company’s five-year Gold Ink Award total to 36. A 32-page insert celebrating the 100th issue of V Magazine won the gold merit. The Creel team put in more than 50 hours of planning; reviewed 20 design, stock, and bindery mockups; and conducted 15 bindery tests to achieve the exacting quality and detail of the finished piece. “Our team is second to none. These talented individuals go the extra mile to ensure the finest quality for our customers,” said Allan G. Creel, president of Creel. “Creel’s commitment to superior craftsmanship, coupled with industry-leading technologies, continues to make us a preferred partner of publishers and marketers.” Considered the industry’s most influential competition, the Gold Ink Awards drew almost 800 submissions worldwide in 50 categories. Judged by recognized printing experts, the contest is known for its selectivity in print quality, technical difficulty and overall visual effectiveness. Creel prints a number of Greenspun Media Group products, including VEGAS INC, The Sunday, Las Vegas Weekly and Las Vegas Magazine. Founded in 1953, Creel ranks among the top 50 commercial printers, 10 largest publication printers and 10 largest commercial digital printers. Creel’s capabilities include full-color web and sheet-fed printing, variable digital production, digital editioning, integrated publishing and digital solutions, web-based storefronts, digital rights management and mobile marketing. Creel runs a state-of-the-art, 250,000-square-foot headquarters in Las Vegas and four digital facilities, including a plant in France. Creel holds G7 master certification and environmental tri-certification, along with numerous mailing, production and lean manufacturing distinctions.

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Certification can open doors for LGBT businesses researching the process, Proto discovered the Supplier Diversity Initiative, created in 2004 by the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, which certifies LGBT businesses. The goal is to make connections with the country’s leading corporations and each other. “As a new business owner, I thought certification might give me a foot in the door with regard to building relationships,” Proto said. “More than one-third of the Fortune 500 not only recognize but seek LGBT businesses for procurement and contracting, and as a certified LGBT business, you have the opportunity to meet key decision-makers within each company.” Proto parlayed her certification experience into a legacy that will benefit Southern Nevada for years to come by founding a local affiliate chamber in 2014, the Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada. The state has about 125,000 LGBT residents, with more than 9,700 LGBT business owners who are missing the advantages afforded to them through certification, Proto said. “Increasing awareness regarding the benefits of certification for business owners, as well as effecting legislative change to be more inclusive at the state, city and municipal levels, would all directly affect the economic opportunities for Nevada at not only local, but national and global levels,” Proto said. Certification allows Proto to have a seat at the table to obtain procurement opportunities, she said. “That is good business. As Justin Nelson, cofounder and president of NGLCC, has said many times, ‘That’s a piece of the pie’ that Nevada should have.” Founded in 2002 to be an advocate for diversity, inclusion and equality for LGBT-owned businesses, the NGLCC’s Supplier Diversity Initiative works to enhance LGBT businesses’ visibility. “We’re the only LGBT-certifying body in the world, with 47 affiliate chambers in the U.S., and 11 global affiliates on five continents,” said Jonathan Lovitz, a senior vice president with the organization, which is based in Washington, D.C. “We do the legwork of advocacy, lobbying and creating visibility, while our local affiliate chambers work with us, growing business-development and

networking opportunities at a local level.” There are 1.4 million LGBT business owners in the U.S., with 909 certified as LGBT-owned Business Enterprises. To qualify for certification, a business must be at least 51 percent owned, operated, managed or controlled by an LGBT person or people who are U.S. citizens or lawful residents; operate independently from any non-LGBT business enterprise; and be a legal entity formed and based in the U.S. Business owners must complete confidential application documents, with a site inspection a mandatory element of the process. It takes 60-90 days for the NGLCC to process an application, and certification lasts for two years. NGLCC waives the certification fee ($400) and recertification fee ($200) for applicants who submit proof of current membership with their local affiliate chamber. Among the 20 certified LGBT businesses in Nevada is Fresh Wata, an event-planning, design and construction firm in Las Vegas. “It’s only been a couple of months, but I’ve already been meeting and connecting with other business owners, and (anticipate) additional opportunities,” said Tricia Costello, CEO of the company. “Now that I’m a member, I really want to see the Las Vegas chamber grow, and I hope to strengthen my relationships with the network.” Gina Webb, founding principal and CFO of construction-management firm KMG Solutions, achieved certification status in 2014 and sees it as a way for the LGBT community to realize its economic potential. “For many years, the LGBT community has been identified as a community concerned with health, social and political issues, so I am excited that we are now representing ourselves as a business community as well,” Webb said. “The supplier-diversity world used to consist of women- and veteran-owned businesses. Now when I register my company in a supplierdiversity portal, there is an option to identify as an LGBT-certified company, and it’s exciting to see that this is becoming the norm.” While Proto works at a grassroots level, the NGLCC is making strides

across the country. Several states have enacted legislation to be more inclusive, including California, which in 2014 passed Assembly Bill 1678, which allows certified LGBT businesses to bid on public utilities contracts alongside women, minority and disabled-veteran business enterprises. “Every time we have a major victory, we get a huge jump in numbers, with a 203 percent increase in certified businesses in California following the passage of AB 1678,” said Lovitz, adding that Massachusetts and Pennsylvania enacted similar statewide initiatives. “The NGLCC is also urging the White House to make LGBT businesses part of all federal contracting procurement as part of a broader push to ensure nondiscrimination in contracting at the federal level.” Lovitz said the organization has memoranda of understanding with seven agencies, including the U.S. Small Business Administration. In February 2015, the NGLCC and the SBA entered a historic partnership designed to bolster and support the LGBT business community. Dubbed the LGBT Business Builder, the agreement unites the expertise and resources of both SBA district offices and the NGLCC’s local chambers. “We cannot separate the fight for civil rights from the fight for market rights and economic empowerment,” SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet said at the time. “This agreement is not about what we will do here in D.C., but what we will do together in all 50 states to help LGBT entrepreneurs grow their revenues and their payroll.” In addition to the Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Nevada, the Lambda Business Association is working to promote diversity and inclusion. Co-founded in 1991 by Terry Wilsey of A Answer on Travel/CruiseAholics, which arranges LGBT-friendly travel packages, Lambda formed through a business-networking breakfast for the LGBT crowd and supporters, although breakfast meetings have been replaced by monthly luncheons and other events. The organization has more than 250 members. “We focus on business network-

ing and the related Lambda Smart Pages,” said Wilsey, who serves on the board. “(We) advocate for LGBT equality, with the current focus on our ‘T’ brothers and sisters. We (also) raise funds every month for charitable organizations.” Wendy Kraft of Kraft-Sussman Funeral Services has been a member of Lambda for eight years and previously served on the board. “As the only women-, Jewish- and LGBT-owned funeral home, we are culturally sensitive and welcoming to families of diverse backgrounds,” Kraft said. “As a small business, we strongly believe in networking, and word-of-mouth is critical to us.” She noted that Lambda has a monthly luncheon the second Wednesday of each month at the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada. The Center also hosts career fairs and provides other services. “One of our goals for the career fairs is to engage employers who are welcoming and inclusive in their hiring processes for the LGB and especially T community,” said André Wade, director of operations for the Center. “We strive to increase outcomes for the LGBTQ community, and what better way to do so than through encouraging gainful employment?” As the movement toward diversity and inclusion continues to build momentum, Southern Nevada will reap economic benefits next year when the NGLCC stages its annual International Business & Leadership Conference from Aug. 1-4 at Caesars Palace. The organization has committed to holding the event in Las Vegas every three years. “It’s the largest LGBT business conference in the world, with our event two years ago leaving behind a $4 million footprint,” Lovitz said. He noted that NGLCC member Nikki Barua, founder and CEO of Los Angeles-based digital-innovation firm BeyondCurious, summarized the mission of the organization and the advantages to certification. “She said: ‘NGLCC certification creates visibility for LGBT businesses; visibility creates awareness; awareness leads to acceptance; and widespread acceptance ends discrimination. You can’t change hearts, minds and attitudes if you’re invisible.’ ”

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Calendar of events MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 Congressman Cresent Hardy’s Fall Business Series Time: 9-11 a.m. & 5-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: North Las Vegas City Council Chambers, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Information: Call 702-912-1634 This topic of this seminar will be “Unlocking the Global Market through Exporting.”

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Bowling with Waddell & Reed Professionals Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Connect with Waddell & Reed, a pioneer in the financial planning industry. Cocktails and Creatives Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Golden Tiki, 3939 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Connect with the American Institute of Graphic Arts Las Vegas and industry professionals.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Business 101: How to Start a Small Business Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-507-3459 Get information about how to start a small business from Service Corps of Retired Executives. “The World is Open for Your Business” learning session Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber members Location: Nevada State College, James & Beverly Rogers Students Center, Salon A, Henderson

Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com The U.S. Commercial Service will present on global networking.

Sarah Brown, consultant with FranNet, will discuss how to identify characteristics of a business that can perform well in any economic condition.

Made in Henderson Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free to one representative of a Henderson Development Association member’s business; $25 for HCC members and guests of HDA members; $45 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins; RSVP by Oct. 18 Location: Nevada State College, 1125 Nevada State Drive, James & Beverly Rogers Students Center, Henderson Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com This panel discussion will focus on manufacturing, featuring some of the leading manufacturers of the community.

President’s Club Breakfast: Election 2016, an Insider’s Perspective Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3851 Join the Las Vegas Metro Chamber, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and the American Gaming Association for a look at the 2016 election.

Communicate for Results Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 for ATD members; $15 for guests; $20 for first-time attendees; $30 for nonmembers Location: Nevada State Bank, 750 E. Warm Springs Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit snv.shrm.org Learn how to adapt to the communication styles of others and make a strong impression. Nonprofit Awareness Expo 2.0 Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., also Oct. 21 Cost: $15 for a single day; $25 for two days Location: Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Information: Visit eventbrite.com This event will build awareness for nonprofit success. Day One will feature a community panel, and Day Two will feature an “ask an expert” session. Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951

Vegas Young Professionals Biz 101: Blurred Lines, Setting Boundaries at Work Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the door Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3834 Attendees will discuss what a healthy workplace relationship is and why it’s important to set boundaries with coworkers.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Chamber University webinar Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Online Information: Call 702-586-3834 This webinar will focus on the U.S. Department of Labor’s rules relating to overtime regulation for salaried employees, which take effect Dec. 1.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Toastmasters Division C: Humorous & Evaluation Contest Time: 8 a.m. Cost: $15 Location: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, 400 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-892-2983 The Urban Chamber’s Ken Evans and Dalisa Steward will compete.

Conventions

expected Show Location Dates attendance

Scientific Assembly

Mandalay Bay

Oct. 16-19

12,000

Technology Services World Conference

Aria

Oct. 17-19

1,500

Sweet Adelines International convention and competition

MGM Grand

Oct. 17-22

15,000

ABC Kids Expo

Las Vegas Convention Center

Oct. 18-21

14,000

IMEX America

Sands Expo and Convention Center

Oct. 18-20

1,000

Glassbuild America

Las Vegas Convention Center

Oct. 19-21

7,000

Financial Management Association annual meeting

Rio

Oct. 19-22

1,200

American Institute of Graphic Arts design conference

Mirage

Oct. 20-22

1,800

Live Design International

Las Vegas Convention Center

Oct. 21-23

14,000

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Records and Transactions BID OPPORTUNITIES

Tenant: Griffin Capital Corp. Tenant agent: Did not disclose

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$10,400,000 for 85,027 square feet, industrial 365 & 385 Pilot Road and 6720 Placid St., Las Vegas 89119 Landlord: DM Airport LLC Landlord agent: Dan Doherty, SIOR, Susan Borst, CCIM, SIOR, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International Tenant: McCarran Commerce Center LLC Tenant agent: Dan Doherty, SIOR, Susan Borst, CCIM, SIOR, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International

2 p.m. Surgical navigation system University Medical Center, 2016-14 Heather McLain at heather. mclain@umcsn.com

OCToBER 21 2:15 p.m. Muddy River Logandale levee Clark County, 604087 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Dietitian and menu-planning services for the Department of Juvenile Justice Services Clark County, 604251 Jim Haining at jhaining@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Moapa Valley community mural Clark County, 604228 Jim Haining at jhaining@clarkcountynv.gov

OCtOBER 24 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for care and maintenance of protective ensembles and ensemble elements Clark County, 604210 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov

OCToBER 26 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for NFPA medical gloves Clark County, 604248 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov

OCtoBER 28 3 p.m. Artists to paint utility boxes in northwest valley - Zap 9: Zapped on the Way to Lone Mountain Clark County, 604212 Jim Haining at jhaining@clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions Sales $66,500,000 for 222,268 square feet, office 6355 S. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Southwest Corporate Campus LLC Landlord agent: Dan Doherty, SIOR, Susan Borst, CCIM, SIOR, Taber Thill, SIOR, Ryan Martin, CCIM, SIOR, Patti Dillon, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International

$800,000 for 2.31 acres, land APN: 1776-030-402-002, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Donovan Family Trust Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: GKT 5 LLC Tenant agent: Steven Haynes, Robert Torres and Scott Gragson of Colliers International

Leases $1,356,250 for 25,000 square feet, industrial 3920 W. Sunset Road, Suite C, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: Majestic Realty Landlord agent: Rod Martin of Majestic Realty Tenant: JKZ Properties Tenant agent: Matthew Kammeyer, CCIM of Five Star Real Estate & Property Management $100,861 for 1,403 square feet, office 9121 W. Russell Road, Suite 212, Las Vegas 89148 Landlord: Makia Creations Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, SIOR, and Bobbi Miracle, CCIM, SIOR, of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Leeds & York Tenant agent: Did not disclose

BUSINESS LICENSES Da-Handy-Man License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Eduardo Villalobos Dancing With Flava License type: Dance teacher Address: 2450 Hampton Road, Henderson Owner: Roberta Graves Mason Debra Adimey License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Debra Adimey Deja Vu Fine Art License type: Art gallery-retail

Address: 2310 Paseo Del Prado, Suite 108, Las Vegas Owner: Carolyn Solomon

Address: 233 S. Fourth St. and 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer K. Colacion

Address: 2740 Columbia Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Jose Hernandez

Deleon Bros. Furniture Direct License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Juan De Leon

Excellence Promotion Agency License type: Promotional products distributor Address: 1 Lago Turchino Court, Henderson Owner: Dan Smithman

Herrera Tires License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: 1021 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Lucky Eleven

Fabio Sanvoisin License type: Short-term residential rental Address: 1280 S. Eighth Place, Las Vegas Owner: Fabio Sanvoisin

Hickory Farms License type: Specialty food store Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road (kiosk), Henderson; 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 5000, Las Vegas Owner: Hickory Farms

Family and Child Treatment License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 8080 W. Sahara Ave. D, Las Vegas Owner: Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada

Hill Electric License type: Contractor Address: 3644 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Mark A. Hill and Chris Hazelton

Desmoni Plumbing License type: Plumbing Address: 1610 E. Deerskin St., Pahrump Owner: Desmoni Plumbing Destination-Las-Vegas License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 3753 Rocklin Peak Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Dilone-Instill Devine Treats by Georgette License type: Gift basket service Address: 1192 Tranquil Rain Ave., Henderson Owner: Georgette Rosenberg Downtown Transmission License type: Automotive garage Address: 1501 S. Main St., Las Vegas Owner: Rigoberto Acosta East West Refrigeration License type: Commercial refrigeration equipment Address: 3065 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 182, Las Vegas Owner: Joseph F. McDonald and Amanda McDonald El Borrego Viudo License type: Open-air vending Address: 6050 Smoke Ranch Road, Las Vegas Owner: Laura M. Mejia and Fernando Garcia Elizabeth Mejia License type: Janitorial service Address: 12 Calm Winds Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Elizabeth Mejia Enrique Nicholas Varela License type: Bail agent/enforcement agent Address: 626 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Enrique Varela Enterprise Risk Management Solutions License type: General retail sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 320, Las Vegas Owner: John Snyder III and Cameron Marshall Era Engineering Group License type: Engineering firm Address: 1094 Bradley Bay Ave., Henderson Owner: Era Group Events With a Twist License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer

Fashion and Fairytales Boutique License type: Apparel store Address: 2225 Village Walk Drive, Suite 173, Henderson Owner: Fashion and Fairytales Lawrence Foutz License type: Sign removal Address: 350 Lime Circle, Henderson Owner: Lawrence Foutz Gilbert & England Law Firm License type: Professional services Address: 610 S. Ninth St., Las Vegas Owner: Law Offices of Gary M. Gilbert & Associates Gimiâ€™s Household Supplies License type: General retail sales Address: 2901 W. Washington Ave. G110, Las Vegas Owner: Yaneth Bailon Guatemala Go Calendars License type: Calendar store Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 1725, Henderson Owner: WPS Grimaldi Janitorial Service License type: Janitorial service Address: 3412 Edgehill Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Monica J. Lee

Hofbrauhaus of America License type: Restaurant Address: 2560 Anthem Village Drive, Suite 140, Henderson Owner: Hofbrauhaus of America Holly 4 Fitness License type: Fitness instructor Address: 418 Crestway Road, Henderson Owner: Holly Jerla Houssels Family Ltd Partnership License type: Business support Address: 2820 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite B20, Las Vegas Owner: John Houssels and Nancy Houssels HSH Las Vegas License type: Television broadcast station Address: 1500 Foremaster Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Howard Stirk Holdings II Imatrex License type: Business support Address: 7391 Prairie Falcon Road, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Douglas P. Boyd Ivelin Petkov License type: Trucking Address: 7812 Bluewater Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Phonko

H&C Associated License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Carlos E. Rodriguez and Hector Ibarra Vela

J.M. Landscape Maintenance License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jorge Martinez

Half Price Furniture License type: Furniture sales/ repair Address: 1925 W. Craig Road, Suite 101, North Las Vegas Owner: Half Price Furniture

Jacke Cleaning License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 3579 Japan Way, Las Vegas Owner: Jaqueline Rojas Rojas

Hernandez Landscaping License type: Lawn maintenance

Jaelin James Inspections License type: Professional services

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Records and Transactions Address: 7639 Belgian Lion St., Las Vegas Owner: Steven Bielen JK Dental Lab License type: Clinic or Laboratory Address: 9061 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: Hun K. Kim and Jin H. Kim Jonalco Carpet Care License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Francisco Martinez-Rodriguez and Maria Cisneros Jorgen R. Nielsen License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Jorgen R. Nielsen

Owner: Dimitrios Stamatakos Laser Quest License type: Coin amusement machine Address: 7361 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: Laser Quest Leeâ€™s Heating and Cooling Corp. License type: Contractor Address: 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite 38, Las Vegas Owner: Lee Williams and Earnest N. Patton Jr. Life Storage License type: Mini warehouse Address: 9770 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Life Storage

JT Handyman License type: Property maintenance Address: 5557 White Cap St., Las Vegas Owner: James Snow

Liquid Courage License type: Alcoholic beverage caterer Address: 400 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jobo Enterprises

Jubille Party Supply License type: General retail sales Address: 4821 W. Craig Road H4 and H5, Las Vegas Owner: Fredy R. Castillo

Daniel Looman License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 6661 Lund Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Looman

K Nails & Spa License type: Cosmetology Address: 1970 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Chi K. Ton-Nu

Jonathan Lord License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 1632 Keena Drive, Henderson Owner: Jonathan Lord

K Smoke Shop License type: Tobacco sales/lounge Address: 5704 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Taurian KDM Auto Repair License type: Automotive sarage/ service station Address: 3013 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Venance Munganga and Rostand Munganga Conrad Edwin Kiefer License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 9145 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 2054, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Konnie Hoang License type: Permanent makeup Address: 950 S. Durango Drive, Suite 120 Room H, Las Vegas Owner: Konnie Hoang Las Vegas Business Solutions License type: Business support Address: 1830 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Suite 115, Las Vegas Owner: Lakeysha R. Johnson Las Vegas John License type: Apartment house Address: 230 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas

LTE Design and Contracting License type: Contractor Address: 220 W. Cypress Drive, Henderson Owner: LTE Design and Contracting Ramona Lugo License type: Property maintenance Address: 3800 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 163, Las Vegas Owner: Ramona Lugo Lunas Beauty Tec Italy License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Adolfo Luna and Guadalupe Luna LVNV Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 7473 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Bradley E. Lawson Makeup in the 702 License type: Personal services Address: 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 250, Las Vegas Owner: Makeup in the 702 Michael Kenny License type: Real estate sales Address: 9580 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Michael J. Kenny

Michael Matejovsky License type: Real estate sales Address: 7465 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Stuart Matejovsky Mission Spring Properties License type: Parking lot Address: 100 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Charron and David Charron MVP Towing License type: Automobile towing Address: 3735 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite 1201, Las Vegas Owner: MVP Industries

Owner: Brandon Wright Productos Naturales Bethel License type: General retail sales Address: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite A3, Las Vegas Owner: Guillermo Vasquez Sr. Purses Shoes Clothes Etc. License type: General retail sales Address: 2249 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Lauretta Ita Pyritz Pyrotechnics Group License type: General services Address: 4224 Arcata Way, Suite F, Las Vegas Owner: Garden State Fireworks

Shriners Hospitals for Children Open License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 1680 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Shriners Hospital for Children Sierra Treatment and Recovery Services License type: Social work, behavioral therapy Address: 600 Whitney Ranch Drive A3, Henderson Owner: Sierra Treatment and Recovery Services Skyline Events License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 2500 Chandler Ave., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Skyline Events

National Institute of Clinical Research License type: Business support Address: 2810 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite E50, Las Vegas Owner: Maria Rodriguez

Quickdry Response License type: Property maintenance Address: 4655 Quality Court, Suite G, Las Vegas Owner: Quickdry Response

Nevada Family Law Group License type: Law firm or law office Address: 10120 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 140, Henderson Owner: Nevada Family Law Group

Rapid Tree Care License type: Property maintenance Address: 2005 Trailside Village Ave., Henderson Owner: James Robert Sinclair

Nevada Spine Clinic License type: Professional services - medical Address: 7455 W. Washington Ave., Suite 480, Las Vegas Owner: Jaswinder S. Grover MD

Rattiya Baingam License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 7871 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Rattiya Baingam

Nosey Dogs Detection Services License type: Professional services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nosey Dogs Detection Services

Ray Walker Shooting Academy License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Did not disclose

Soka Gakkai International-USA License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 2725 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Adin Strauss, Michael Bynum and Tariq Hasan

Red E. Fire Protection Services License type: General services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Vaughn Valenti and Thomas Valenti

Solutions Home Health Care License type: Home health services Address: 708 Cades Cove Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Solutions Home Health Care

On Time Trucking License type: Car transportation Address: 833 Aspen Peak Loop, Suite 1024, Henderson Owner: Gregory Stephen Pickrom

Nick Ribas License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 9530 Quiet Valley Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose

Spirit Media License type: Advertising Address: 2026 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Dorazio

Open Mind Meditation License type: Instruction services Address: 1025 S. First St., Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Karishma Hossain

Rockstar Nails & Spa License type: Cosmetology Address: 6770 N. Durango Drive, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Bopha Ly and Lang Tran

Palacios Realty License type: Real estate firm Address: 2050 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Palacios Realty

Rosyâ€™s House Keeping License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Veronica Talamantes

Performance Builders License type: Contractor Address: 4275 Arcata Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Performance Builders

S7NC Media License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jason Bishop

Oasis Trailer Park License type: Trailer park Address: 2905 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Owner: NVLA Oasis MHP

PGPBB Clothing License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose

Serious Plumbing and Mechanical License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sean Ronan

Snap Back King License type: General retail sales Address: 1960 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Ismael Gibson Society Sports License type: Type 6 Address: 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Society Sports

Squidhat Records License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Squidhat Records Stagewise Production Co. License type: Production company Address: 2461 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 120, Henderson Owner: Stagewise Production Co. Success City Online License type: Website design Address: 46 Moraine Drive, Henderson Owner: Twice M T.R.Y. Trauma Recovery Yoga License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Darwin Bosen and Joyce Sportsman

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Records and Transactions Target Plumbing Specialists License type: Plumbing Address: 1536 Silandro Drive, Las Vegas Owner: James D. Back The Cellulite Solution License type: General services Address: 2480 Professional Court, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Shelly Lyden Tire Xpress Decatur License type: Automotive garage/ service station Address: 327 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Tire Xpress Group Totoâ€™s Car Wash License type: Mobile auto detailing Address: 3512 Del Rio Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Roque Vazques and Roberto Soto Toys R Us License type: General retail sales Address: 805 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1981, Las Vegas Owner: Toys R Us Delaware Trident Pool Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Gina C. Massenzi and Ryan E. Virgo Tropical Smoothie Cafe NV15 License type: Food services or cafe Address: 3390 Novat St., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: MVfeight Twenty47Atm License type: Automated teller operator Address: 1780 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Joshua R. Works

BUILDING PERMITS $17,388,409, commercial - new 5835 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas TWC Construction $5,000,000, tenant improvement 6900 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas SR Construction $3,700,000, commercial 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Penta Building Group $1,321,420, electrical 14075 Grand Valley Parkway, North Las Vegas Rosendin Electric $1,000,000, commercial 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Penta Building Group $1,000,000, commercial 1717 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las

Vegas Witcco $650,956, commercial - alteration 4660 Berg St., North Las Vegas Martin-Harris Construction $632,800, tenant improvement 6110 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Golden Creek Construction

$168,303, single-family dwelling 9714 Yellow Shadow Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $161,809, residential - new 6704 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$300,000, tenant improvement 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Penta Building Group

$154,092, single-family dwelling 6528 Havasupai Falls St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$296,105, commercial - alteration 2225 E. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas MS Whittington Construction

$152,488, residential - production 2625 Romanesque Queen St., Henderson Beazer-Inspirada

$288,831, multifamily residential 601 S. 11th St., Las Vegas Primaris Construction

$148,950, commercial - alteration 6201 E. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas LM Construction

$252,852, residential - custom 291 Sutton Hills Place, Henderson DR Horton

$148,699, single-family dwelling 12257 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Inspirada

$236,823, single-family dwelling x2 428 and 493 Bosco Di Fiore St., Las Vegas Toll South LV

$146,944, single-family dwelling 12253 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Inspirada

$236,823, single-family dwelling 492 Venticello Drive, Las Vegas Toll South LV

$143,336, residential - new x2 6712 and 6724 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$205,004, commercial - remodel 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 105, Henderson Park Place III

$139,512, residential - production 509 Wildflower Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada

$203,466, single-family dwelling 9615 Ramon Valley Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $199,096, single-family dwelling 12155 Dorada Coast Ave., Las Vegas Toll South LV $186,273, single-family dwelling 8850 Saxon Canyon St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $180,000, tenant improvement 9151 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 104, Las Vegas McSharry Construction

$138,815, single-family dwelling 9675 Bruschi Ridge Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $138,306, single-family dwelling 9730 Summer Bliss Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $136,795, residential - production 855 Via Campo Tures, Henderson Greystone Nevada $136,795, residential - production 202 Via Del Salvatore, Henderson Greystone Nevada

Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $129,458, residential - new x2 1212 and 1221 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $128,778, residential - new 1220 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $128,755, residential - production 852 N. Water St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada $126,204, residential - production 854 N. Water St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada

Richmond American Homes of Nevada $114,045, single-family dwelling 5513 Deodar Drive, Las Vegas Graeagle Construction & Development $113,501, residential - new x3 1205, 1213 and 1216 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $113,342, single-family dwelling x2 6774 and 6783 Pleasant Flower St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $113,173, residential - production 3153 Via Tellaro, Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$125,728, single-family dwelling 6759 Pleasant Flower St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$113,173, residential - production 2221 Via Firenze, Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$125,000, single-family dwelling 2337 Pinto Lane, Las Vegas Matthew L. Howard

$113,173, residential - production 3140 Cartanda Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$125,000, tenant improvement 2250 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 295, Las Vegas Lewis K. Construction & Development

$112,841, residential - production 2441 Fanano St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$124,319, residential - production 2461 Fanano St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $124,319, residential - production 3130 Abetone Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $121,546, residential - production 2638 Cooper Gallery St., Henderson Beazer-Inspirada $120,327, residential - production 2482 Fanano St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada

$111,399, residential - production 371 Ambitious St., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada $110,125, residential - new x3 4016, 4024 and 4028 Mills Bay Lane, North Las Vegas DR Horton $110,047, residential - new 6716 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $107,585, single-family dwelling 10824 Cowlite Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$119,872, residential - new 4020 Mills Bay Lane, North Las Vegas DR Horton

$105,133, residential - production 1326 Bear Brook Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes Nevada

$119,495, residential - production 386 Pretissimo Lane, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$104,850, commercial - alteration 3825 Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Nevada General Construction

$119,273, residential - production 645 Rose Apple St., Henderson Greystone Nevada

$103,232, single-family dwelling 12249 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Inspirada

$172,807, single-family dwelling 8843 Pauley Hills St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$134,411, residential - production 450 Aubade Court, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$170,342, residential - production 841 Via Del Castello, Henderson Greystone Nevada

$132,788, residential - new x2 1209 and 1217 Alford Creek Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

$117,887, residential - production 1156 Via San Pietro, Henderson Century Communities Nevada

$100,000, commercial 4501 Eagle Nest Peak St., Las Vegas Mariner Development

$132,764, residential - new 3632 Starlight Ranch Ave., North Las Vegas SHALC GC

$114,172, residential - production 474 Aubade Court, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$100,000, disaster 223 N. Ninth St., Las Vegas Edward Homes

$131,315, single-family dwelling 10565 Constant Spring Ave., Las

$114,172, residential - production 439 Barcarolle Lane, Henderson

$169,732, residential - production 840 Via Del Castello, Henderson Greystone Nevada $168,673, residential - new 6708 and 6720 Towerstone St., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada

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Federal

Bradley Beal, president, CEO

Silver State Schools Credit Union 4221 S. McLeod Drive Las Vegas, NV 89121 800-357-9654 • SilverStateCU.com

$698,077,833

$643,589,939

$7,763,008

51,910

Private

Scott Arkills, president, CEO

SCE 6475 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89146 800-866-6474 • SCEfcu.org

$659,744,973

$544,882,631

$1,082,323

50,306

Federal

Daniel Rader, president, CEO

Clark County Credit Union 2625 N. Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-228-2228 • CCCULV.org

$618,429,730

$537,655,526

$5,730,663

39,470

Private

Matt Kershaw, president, CEO

Boulder Dam Credit Union 530 Avenue G Boulder City, NV 89006 702-293-7777 • BoulderDamCU.org

$558,545,035

$498,550,544

$2,603,300

20,823

Private

Eric Estes, CEO

Weststar Credit Union 2775 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-791-4777 • WestStar.org

$157,924,249

$135,169,180

$472,688

21,674

Federal

Rick Schmidt, president, CEO

Sierra Pacific 5241 Spring Mountain Road Las Vegas, NV 89150 702-876-7229 • SierraPacificfcu.org

$117,104,002

$99,925,539

$283,780

8,603

Federal

Jim Hunting, CEO

Plus Credit Union 1900 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-871-4746 • PlusCU.org

$81,827,832

$68,332,895

$166,410

10,789

Private

Carol Schumacher, CEO

Las Vegas UP Employees Federal Credit Union 320 N. 10th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-382-9688

$4,327,868

$2,919,958

$487

916

Federal

Nektaria P. Felecos, CEO

Company

Assets

America First Credit Union 370 N. Stephanie St. Henderson, NV 89014 702-968-1100 • AmericaFirst.com

Deposits

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