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The World Wildlife Fund’s Living Planet Report for 2016 indicates that if current trends continue through 2020, vertebrate wildlife populations may decline by 67 percent compared to 1970.

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NOTEWORTHY STORIES

REALITIES OF LEGAL WEED

ON THE COVER North Las Vegas was hit hard by the recession, but it’s come far in the past few years. (Photo illustration by Liz Brown/Staff)

An Oct. 26 poll shows just over half of Nevadans support legalizing marijuana’s recreational use. Treated like heroin now, the drug would be regulated more like alcohol if the measure on the November ballot passes. While the Legislature could make amendments, here’s what would and wouldn’t be allowed if Nevada votes yes.

THE CITY’S SECOND LIFE

In 2012, North Las Vegas declared a state of fiscal emergency and trashed its bond rating. The state considered taking over its finances, but the city was given a chance to pull itself out of the depths of the recession. Driven by Mayor John Lee’s vision, Las Vegas’ satellite city is making bold moves and betting on itself.

THE BIG GAME ... IN VEGAS

Sure, the details still need to be worked out between the Raiders and the stadium backers. And the NFL won’t vote on the team’s potential move until next year. But it’s never too early to ask when Las Vegas might host the Super Bowl.

CONTRACTORS, TAKE HEART

The presidential race has delved into the business dealings of Donald Trump, and spotlighted the issue of contractors being stiffed through hardball tactics. But these five steps can help push forward a slowpay situation and push back against withholding.

MORE SPORTS ■ Your primer for the 34th annual Shriners Open, P31

MORE VEGAS INC ■ Contractor of the Year, P59

THE PBR LANDS IN T-MOBILE ARENA World Finals Week is making a new home inside the Strip’s hot new venue.

MORE NEWS

Election Insider (it’s actual crunch time) In just over a week, all the votes will be cast, but there’s still time to obsess about it.

car of the future is driving disruption 20 The One futurist shared with local leaders how autonomous vehicles could change society.

OPINION of a rigged election are dangerous 38 Claims If Democrats really have the power to rig elections, why don’t they always win?

LIFE

How to peel garlic in 30 seconds Chef Rick Moonen takes the mystery out of conquering that bundle of deliciousness.

Bonner Bolton is driven into the ground by Screamer during Round 1 of the 2015 PBR World Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center. (L.E. Baskow/Staff)

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CAN SERVE YOU

BY REGULATING MARIJUANA, WE WILL Eliminate the criminal marijuana market End the practice of targeting marijuana consumers Allow law enforcement to focus on more serious crimes

DON’T WAIT ’TIL NOVEMBER 8.

You can vote for marijuana now! Early voting locations are open until November 4. To find a location near you, visit: http://nvsos.gov/sos/elections/voters/early-voting-information

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LAS VEGAS VALLEY, AND BEYOND

NEWS

ELVI ON THE MOVE

You’ve seen Elvis impersonators falling from the sky, but have you ever seen them on a fleet of bikes? The assembled Elvi are transportation and municipal officials celebrating the launch of the valley’s first public bike-share system. Viva Las Vegas, indeed. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

OCT. 24

CHANGING COURSE(S) The LVCVA approved a new food vendor for the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Field. On Jan. 1, Centerplate replaces Aramark, which served the LVCVA for more than four decades.

OCT. 24

JOBS GENERATOR Supporters of a ballot measure to end NV Energy’s monopoly released an analysis showing that such a move would create thousands of clean-energy jobs over the next 15 years.

OCT. 25

STICKING AROUND Tina KunzerMurphy received a six-month contract extension as UNLV’s athletic director through the end of June. She’ll then transition to a fundraising job with the UNLV Foundation.

OCT. 25

WHERE’S THE CASH? Automotive News reported that electric-car startup Faraday Future was late on paying a $21 million deposit for construction work on its $1 billion factory in North Las Vegas.

OCT. 26

KAINE’S MUSCLE Anne Holton, former Virginia secretary of education, discussed K-12 issues during a campaign appearance in Las Vegas for her husband, vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine.

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Homicide investigations initiated by Metro Police in 2016, as of Oct. 26. With just over two months left in the year, that’s four more homicides than were investigated during all of 2015.

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MISCELLANY MANSION If you put a museum, a flea market and a salvage yard in a box and shook it up, the result might look like Lonnie Hammargren’s house. The former Nevada lieutenant governor has collected more than 10,000 items at his home, 4318 Ridgecrest Drive, which he’ll open Oct. 30 to the public in an annual celebration of Nevada Day Weekend. Random items from his collection: Replica of the “Sky Cycle” in which Evel Knievel made his unsuccessful jump at the Snake River Canyon, neon signs from defunct casinos, a toilet used by Bugsy Siegel, a replica T. rex and a mini Taj Mahal.

11/4 Early voting concludes. Clark County reported 39,309 voters cast ballots on the first day of voting, Oct. 22.

BUSINESS

SPORTS

SEASON’S GREETINGS

UNLV men’s basketball players dance and laugh before the crowd during their Oct. 26 season-kickoff event, The Runnin’ Rebel Rally. The student-centric event featured the men’s and women’s teams, entertainment and food at the Student Union courtyard. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)

REBELS TO GET ROLLING GAMING

NOVEMBER NINES

The UNLV basketball team plays Dakota Wesleyan on Nov. 1 in its first exhibition game. Finally, we’ll get to see how Marvin Menzies’ Rebels will look. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

On Oct. 30, the final nine players of the 6,737 participants in the World Series of Poker’s $10,000 No-Limit Texas Hold’em World Championship resume competing for a gold bracelet and the winner’s prize of $8 million. The finals take place at the Rio and will air live on ESPN and ESPN2 through Nov. 1.

CAR LOVERS, REJOICE SEMA, a trade organization for aftermarket car products, will hold its 50th show Nov. 1-4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show draws about 60,000 attendees, making it one of the biggest events on the Las Vegas convention calendar.

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THANKSGIVING IN OCTOBER

Volunteers serve a free community meal to guests at an Oct. 26 unveiling ceremony for the newly expanded kitchen and food pantry at Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, 1501 Las Vegas Blvd. North. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

Age, in years, of the bridge from Interstate 15 north to U.S. Highway 95 north. It’s being demolished as part of Project Neon, the nearly $1 billion, 3.7-milelong widening of I-15 from the U.S. 95 interchange to Sahara Avenue.

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WHAT A PERSON 21 years of age or older could do:

Purchase and consume, per day, up to 1 ounce of marijuana, or up to 1/8 ounce of marijuana concentrates such as oil and wax. Total purchases could not exceed 2.5 ounces per two weeks.

Smoke or consume edibles on their own private property, including the front yard, backyard or inside a home or apartment.

Smoke or consume edibles on the private property of others who give consent, and venues with a license for marijuana use.

Grow up to six plants per person for personal use, if that person lives more than 25 miles away from a medical marijuana facility. *no more than 12 plants per household

A registry that would prevent customers from hopping from dispensary to dispensary is being considered.

what to expect if nevada legalizes

recreational marijuana by chris kudialis | staff writer

In just over a week, Nevada could become the fifth state to legalize recreational marijuana use for adults. With an Oct. 26 KTNV/Rasmussen Poll showing that 53 percent of Silver State residents are in favor of the ballot initiative, the plant currently regulated like heroin could become almost as legally available as a bottle of liquor. ¶ Almost. Although the ballot question’s passage eventually would allow for adults 21 and older to possess and consume marijuana, the new law wouldn’t produce a free-for-all. Language in the bill provides for the 2017 Legislature to make amendments and clarify technicalities it believes are too loosely written. ¶ As is, here’s a look at what would be allowed, what wouldn’t be allowed and how the proposed model would differ from Nevada’s medical marijuana industry.

If an adult consumes an edible in a private place, such as his or her home, and later enters a public place, such as a casino or bar, he or she would have a legal right to do so.

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WHAT THEY COULD NOT DO:

Distribute the plant to those under 21 years old. PENALTY: misdemeanor or felony, depending on the quantity of marijuana

Smoke in a public place, like a park, sidewalk, community center, or on private property where it’s not allowed.

FOURTH OFFENSE: Category E Felony

PENALTY: Permit would not be granted

FIRST OFFENSE: $600 fine and a misdemeanor

PENALTY: $600 fine

SECOND OFFENSE: $1,000 fine and a misdemeanor

PENALTY: $600 fine

CASINOS Gaming and marijuana don’t yet mix, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. As a federally illegal substance, marijuana isn’t welcome in casinos, which are driven to abide by state and federal laws.

THIRD OFFENSE: Gross misdemeanor

Establish a marijuana facility of any kind within: 1,000 feet of a public or private school or within 300 feet of a community center, such as a park, church, daycare center, recreational facility or playground.

Grow the plant on property that doesn’t belong to you.

Smoke or consume edibles in a casino or a bar.

BARS With a liquor license potentially at stake, bars may stay away from legal weed as well, said Joe Brezny, executive director of the Nevada Cannabis Industry Association. State Sen. Tick Segerblom said he planned to address the issue in the 2017 Legislature, to make it easier for bars to allow marijuana smokers.

RENTING? For renters and lessees, permission to grow marijuana at home would have to be given by their landlords.

ESTABLISHING THE MARKETPLACE If Question 2 passes into law, current holders of medical marijuana state registration certificates (dispensary owners) would have dibs on building new facilities for recreational marijuana for a period of 18 months. That includes new dispensaries, cultivation and testing facilities and manufacturing facilities for products like bongs, bubblers and pipes. After that, the general public would be able to join the industry with their own facilities. But the Nevada Department of Taxation, which is overseeing and regulating the proposed marijuana project, wouldn’t be handing out licenses like candy. Licenses would be limited by county, based on population.

WASHOE COUNTY Pop. 437,000 31 finalized medical licenses: 13 cultivation facilities, 8 dispensaries, 8 production facilities, 2 laboratories Eligible for 20 recreational licenses

All businesses would pay a onetime application fee of $5,000, in addition to licensing fees.

State Sen. Tick Segerblom said the same local and county government rules would be in place if Question 2 were to pass. Counties and local municipalities would have the right to vote on whether they want to allow recreational marijuana facilities.

CARSON CITY Pop. 54,000 4 finalized medical licenses: 2 cultivation facilities, 1 dispensary, 1 production facility Eligible for 2 recreational licenses CHURCHILL COUNTY Pop. 25,000 1 finalized medical license: 1 dispensary Eligible for 2 recreational licenses

THE RULES: > 700,000+ residents: up to 80 retail marijuana store licenses 100,000 — 700,000: up to 20 55,000 — 100,000: up to 4 < 55,000 residents: up to 2

HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST BUSINESSES TO APPLY?

Only Carson City and four of Nevada’s 16 counties currently allow for medical marijuana dispensaries. The other 12 counties banned it with a vote.

CLARK COUNTY Pop. 2,100,000 115 finalized medical licenses: 44 cultivation facilities, 39 dispensaries, 24 production facilities, 8 laboratories Eligible for 80 recreational licenses

NYE COUNTY Pop. 45,500 6 finalized medical licenses: 4 cultivation facilities, 1 dispensary, 1 production facility Eligible for 2 recreational licenses

Cultivation facility

Retail store

Wholesale distributor

Testing facility

Product manufacturing facility

One-time licensing fee

$30,000

$20,000

$15,000

$10,000

Annual licensing fee

$10,000

$6,600

$5,000

$3,300

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h o w a r e c e s s i o n - r ava g e d c i t y i s c l a

By Adam Candee

Staff Writer

ead on the operating table. John Lee and North Las Vegas once presented as patients alive in spirit only — a proud man down to a fingernail’s grip in a battle with terminal cancer and his battered hometown tilted toward a financial abyss. Doctors restarted Lee’s heart during surgery for Stage IV nasal cavity cancer eight years ago. With his improbable new life, Lee wants to do the same for North Las Vegas. “I realized this was going to be like a Peace Corps assignment,” the 61-year-old mayor said. “We could take this third-world government called North Las Vegas and rise it up to the second or first tier.”

During Lee’s first term, the valley’s secondchance, second-thought community has cast itself as a model of economic diversification in a state starved for business devoid of glitz, to the point that these first-tier facts about North Las Vegas in 2016 might read as fiction to those who witnessed the beginnings of a state takeover in 2012: Chinese electric-car manufacturer Faraday Future and Elon Musk-backed transportation startup Hyperloop One lay foundations alongside medical marijuana operations at the massive Apex Industrial Park 18 miles from City Hall. Owners of long-rumored developments Park Highlands West and The Villages at Tule Springs plan to build 10,000 homes starting next year, hoping to house some of Faraday’s anticipated 4,500 employees in homes from $200,000 up into the millions. City of-

ficials said multiple Fortune 500 companies would expand into the North Beltway Industrial Park. “I know we have a lot of encouraging news, and I’m very proud of what we have done,” City Manager Qiong Liu said. “We are not really totally out of it.” Acres of graded Apex desert represent only a down payment on future jobs for future residents who would live in future houses and send kids to future schools. They don’t yet fill a $24 million budget hole looming because the state determined that the city’s historical reliance on enterprise funds in its general fund had to end by 2021. They won’t repair decades of blight in the downtown corridor or draw down the second-highest rate of violent crime in Nevada. They can’t heal wounds from a brusque City Hall overhaul headed by Lee

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w i n g i t s way b a c k , o n e i d e a at a t i m e and Assistant City Manager Ryann Juden. Compared with 2011, though, hope can come off the list of four-letter words. Back then, North Las Vegas led the nation with a third of its homes in foreclosure, and city officials finished cutting more than 1,000 jobs simply to remain a city. New money had poured in during the mid-2000s as growth demanded open land, and the city added jobs rapidly to keep up with the need for services. As the recession took root, many were eliminated. With little business or industry of its own, North Las Vegas fell harder than other parts of the valley, leading the current leadership to get creative. “It’s a city very much on the mend, and it’s in a better position than ever because it’s diversified

its economy,” said Robert Lang, executive director of Brookings Mountain West and a UNLV public policy professor who has counseled Lee’s administration since his 2013 campaign. Lang helped Lee and Juden sketch a 60-page plan to save North Las Vegas, moored on securing business to induce more infrastructure development at Apex. The concept of Apex as savior shattered no molds; similar goals floated in the city’s ether for the prior 20 years, from pre-boom days of the ’90s to insolvency nights just before Lee handily won the mayor’s office from Shari Buck. As Mike Tyson famously said, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Along with a recalcitrant staff and tension with labor

unions over protracted settlement negotiations, the new mayor contended with a $152 million long-term structural deficit and a $17 million deficit for the next fiscal year. And city leaders discovered a $7 million budget hole in the supposedly balanced budget passed before Lee took office. “I had a lot of friends say to me, ‘John, you’ve got a great reputation; why would you ruin it? ... This is how you’ll be remembered after 14 years in the Legislature,’ ” Lee said. “If it was your church or your Boy Scout troop or something that was dear to you, you couldn’t let it fail without at least trying. My little heart was 100 percent into this.” NLV, Co n ti nued o n page 14

Work continues on an expansion of the Love’s Travel Stop in the Apex Industrial Park at Interstate 15 and Highway 93 in February. Electric car startup Faraday Future plans to build a $1 billion auto plant at the park. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

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A look at North Las Vegas residents

234,807

residents

285,667 in the city of Henderson 623,747 in the city of Las Vegas

$53,105

median household income $63,830 in the city of Henderson $50,903 in the city of Las Vegas

77.7%

of residents have a high school diploma 92.6% in the city of Henderson 83% in the city of Las Vegas

15.2%

of residents have a bachelor’s degree 30.7% in the city of Henderson 21.6% in the city of Las Vegas

Source: 2010-2015 statistics from census.gov

A five-minute drive connects the mayor’s ninth-floor office to the low-slung houses of Dogwood Avenue, where Lee’s family moved when he was 6 years old. An Air Force transfer sent his father from Middlesex, England, to the desert, where Lee graduated from Rancho High School, started plumbing and tile businesses and raised seven children with his wife, Marilyn. Lee’s voice turned wistful as he pointed to the “Mayberry” block of his 1960s youth, though it exists only in his memory. A rope ladder ascending to a treehouse in front of a faded white house whispers a quaint reminder, but the broken red convertible Geo Metro beached in its grassless yard fits the vision of “Northtown” derided in more affluent areas of the valley. A three-bedroom house sold this year for $60,000 on the block Lee’s family shared with doctors and Nevada Test Site scientists two generations ago. “We went from being the Mayberry of the valley to gangs, drugs, ‘Nasty Boys,’ ” Lee said, “... from the fastest-growing city in the nation (in 2003) to the worst ZIP codes in the country. So we’ve had this reputation that’s never been stable.” Stability for Southern Nevada’s municipalities stands at the mercy of tourism’s fluctuations and Carson City’s machinations, but under Lee, North Las Vegas leadership set out to establish mayor john lee more local control. They created parallel tracks for attracting major business and revamping the permitting process. They targeted logistics, light manufacturing, health and defense, growth areas flagged by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). Juden and Liu streamlined regulations to become more desirable to companies. “Municipal governments can no longer wait on distant capitals for their salvation,” Juden said, echoing an insight Lang lent the campaign. “You have to do it yourself. And that really was a big shift in thinking as we constructed this plan. You can’t rely on D.C.; it was gridlocked. We just so happen to also have a distant state capital. That gave us more of a focused approach.” The focus sharpened: Create in 10 to 15 years a North Las Vegas in which residents can live, work, learn and play without having to leave the city, by inducing economic growth capable of weathering the next recession. “The objective here is to never be that vulnerable again,” Lang said. Even the best sales pitch fizzles without something to sell. Still recognized locally and beyond as the recession’s poster child, North Las Vegas couldn’t entice businesses to choose the city while questions lingered about its ability to remain one. “When I went out and spoke to people about what I’d uncovered here and how valuable this asset was to the whole community, people looked at me like, ‘Ennh, it’s North Las Vegas,’ ” said Lee, who saw its vast supply of open land for residential and commercial development and set out to take advantage. Today, his administration is planning tours for real estate agents across the valley, in an effort to end misconceptions that might keep them from presenting the city to prospective buyers. “I can only change the reputation to the people that sell the community,” Lee said. “Those big institutional builders and developers will help me change the reputation of North Las Vegas to, ‘that’s a town that’s got a lot of things happening.’ ” nnn

Realtor Jane Armstrong encounters the bad reputation both in her job and as an 11-year resident of North Las Vegas. “It infuriates me, the things I hear said,” Armstrong said. “I’ll be sitting in a room and they just completely diss us. They

just think that we’re crime-ridden, which we’re not, that our schools aren’t good, which they are.” Armstrong lived in Henderson for eight years before moving to Aliante in the 2005 heyday of North Las Vegas. The median price for a new home in Aliante was more than $320,000, up from just $137,000 five years prior. City leaders planned for the gleaming City Hall that became the embodiment of the city’s overheated growth. Soon after her move, Armstrong noticed stretches of rundown houses when showing homes in newer communities. “I didn’t know what I was seeing, but I knew something that was not right was going on,” Armstrong said. She said she voiced her concerns to then-Mayor Mike Montandon and felt he brushed them aside. By 2009, the sinking real estate market prompted her to retrain herself in short sales, as lenders filed more than 1,000 default notices a month on North Las Vegas homes. “It was heartbreaking,” Armstrong said. “They would put an American family on the curb, lower the price and sell it to a foreign investor or a hedge fund.” The pain Armstrong felt paralleled that of a City Hall insider, an accomplished woman from China with a Ph.D. in civil engineering. Then a deputy director in the public works department, Liu faced the responsibility of laying off dozens of North Las Vegas staffers as the recession squeezed the city. Her department shrank from 287 to 66 employees, and Liu considered leaving her job after four years with North Las Vegas. “Not because of the challenges, but more because of the emotional impact,” Liu said. “That was a highly traumatic experience. I personally had to hand those pink slips to each of those individuals. They all have a personal story.” nnn

Tightness in his neck and allergy symptoms prompted Lee to see a doctor in 2007. About to seek re-election to a second term in the state Senate after six years in the Assembly and a failed run for state controller, Lee was diagnosed with cancer. He underwent an intensive 100-day chemotherapy and radiation treatment, and nearly died in surgery to remove some of the growth. According to the American Cancer Society, only 35 percent of people with his type of cancer survive five years after diagnosis. Lee is nine years past that day. Juden met him while consulting on higher-education policy with state legislators after moving to North Las Vegas in 2005, following stints on Capitol Hill and in the George W. Bush White House. He noticed an immediate change in Lee’s attitude following his health scare. “He was always very intense and, as he would like to say, purpose-driven, but he had a different appreciation for time after that,” Juden said. “He started to see that, listen, let’s do it now because you don’t know what’s going to be tomorrow.” The mental road map Lee followed to beat cancer informed his approach to fixing North Las Vegas. “If you look at all the things that aren’t right first, it makes it harder to believe,” Lee said. “But if you look at all the things that are right first and then you see some of the bad that would have you doubt it, you might be more apt to think that the doubting side is probably correct. So dwell on the good.” Shavon McLean sees plenty that is right in North Las Vegas. She moved to what was the northern edge of the valley in 1991 as an eighth-grader when her mother paid $159,000 for a new house at 1640 Desert Ridge Ave., complete with a gazebo, spa and unobstructed mountain views. “There was nothing but untouched desert,” McLean recalled. They eventually moved to North Carolina. As the recession NLV, Con tin ued on page 16

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how north las vegas is digging out B u d g e t i m p r ov e m e n t s

Long-term debt can be a strong indicator of a municipality’s health. Through difficult negotiations with employee groups, finding efficiencies in City Hall and securing new businesses to bolster the local economy, current city leaders have whittled North Las Vegas’ long-term deficit to a more manageable level. 2013

Current

2014

$152M

$72M

Less than $23M

long-term deficit

b o n d r at i n g i m p r ov e m e n t s Bond ratings, issued by private, independent services, represent the creditworthiness of organizations; in other words, how likely an entity is to pay back its bonds. North Las Vegas’ rating fell to junk-bond level during the recession but has improved consistently since 2014. Bond ratings are important because they influence interest rates, investment appetite and bond pricing.

b u s i n e s s p e r m i t i m p r ov e m e n t s Business and industry have increased exponentially in North Las Vegas over the past few years, in part because the city streamlined its licensing and permitting processes, making it quicker, cheaper and easier for companies, developers and investors to do business in the city. Valuation of business permits issued in North Las Vegas: 2012

2015

$181M

$369M

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APEX INDUSTRIAL PARK What is it?: The linchpin of North Las Vegas’ economic plans, this once-dormant complex could generate significant jobs and tax revenue if fully occupied.

$670M

Estimated annual tax revenue a fully developed Apex would generate

57,960

Estimated number of jobs a fully developed Apex would create

FARADAY FUTURE What is it?: Lured to Apex with a huge incentive package, this Chinese startup hopes to build the electric car of the future, but questions exist about its finances.

$85B

Estimated economic impact of Faraday Future over 20 years

4,500

Number of jobs Faraday Future is expected to create on-site (with an average wage of $22+/hour)

HYPERLOOP ONE What is it?: Elon Musk wants to get you from one California metropolis to the other at warp speed, and the model for it will be tested in the Nevada desert.

760

Miles per hour Hyperloop One’s high-speed transportation pod is expected to travel

36 minutes

Estimated travel time from Los Angeles to San Francisco

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hit in 2008, mother and daughter went online to real estate site Zillow and checked on their old house. It was worth $30,000. “We wanted to vomit,” McLean said. Now a leisure sales manager at Downtown Grand, McLean brought her three kids back to Southern Nevada in 2013 and bought a house in North Las Vegas last year — not for nostalgia, but because it offered the all-inclusive living envisioned by Lee. “There’s something about the north side. Everything is convenient, my children go to school there, there’s a Wal-Mart. I prefer to be in an area where I don’t have to come inland, more rural, easy breezy,” McLean said. “To see what it is today is completely jaw-dropping.” Not long ago, such a turnaround seemed improbable. The city declared fiscal emergency in 2012 and trashed its bond rating. In such cases of “severe financial emergency,” state law allows the Department of Taxation to take over local government finances, forcing cuts or tax increases. North Las Vegas avoided that in 2014 when Gov. Brian Sandoval intervened in a contentious settlement negotiation between the city and its labor unions. Before committing to run for mayor, Lee asked Juden to take his concepts and draft a plan to save the city. “He wasn’t going to run if it wasn’t going to be saveable,” said Juden, who delivered Lee a 30-page plan. Ever the dreamer, Lee handed it back double the size. Lang helped whittle down their more outlandish thoughts (bankruptcy, defaulting on bond payments) and introduced the scaffolding of self-reliance. Then John J. Lee for Mayor began in earnest. nnn

Nevada’s most famous politician is a conservative Democrat of Mormon faith with deep roots in his community and little filter from brain to mouth, and Lee definitely has a streak of Harry Reid in him. “I remember coming to this office and thinking, I’ve got a problem,” Lee said. “No one has an idea of the finances. No one can grapple with the challenge. It’s just too big for the city manager or the directors to handle. The city council didn’t know what to do. I just kind of put my hand in the air and said, I could do something. “I realized I needed to get a team around me that could work like I do and think like I do and put the passion into it, not do it just for the money.” Lee’s team included Juden and Liu. Darren Adair left data company Switch to run the city’s finances. New faces swept in atop Lee’s force of personality, mandated to shun traditional methods and not fear mistakes. “It was tremendously liberating to be able to come into a situation knowing you couldn’t make it any worse,” Juden said. “It was actually one of the things that attracted me to coming here, being able to take a plan and implement it, knowing that for all intents and purposes there was a blank slate in North Las Vegas.” Despite efforts to gather employee input and assurances of minimized risk of future layoffs, Lee’s team created waves at City Hall. Headlines followed about ethics complaints and special treatment over child-porn allegations against the mayor — which Juden said were threats made good by disgruntled employees and which ultimately were dismissed. He said he was prepared for resistance to needed changes to a culture of “entitlement.” “We came in and we drained the swamp,” Juden said. “And when you drain the swamp, you’re going to have to

Park Highlands West / Villages at Tule Springs wrestle the crocodiles. ... We have the scars to prove we wrestled the crocodiles.” Just six months after Lee took office, Montandon and Buck penned a scathing open letter entitled “Learn to lead, Mayor Lee,” featuring eight bullet points on his perceived shortcomings. Some employees left with separation agreements including non-disparage clauses. Others found their jobs cut or repurposed as Liu executed a redesign of the city’s internal structure. “I think there were a lot of people that really didn’t realize the severity of North Las Vegas and how close it was to just teetering over,” Juden said. “And if they didn’t understand that, then they would have no appreciation for the force with which we came in to change things.” Yet the breaks North Las Vegas desperately needed proved closer than imagined, as the state economy inched toward recovery that materialized around the time Lee took office. Painful financial decisions made under Buck coupled with Lee’s reforms positioned the city to capitalize on opportunity as conditions turned. “They’re coming out of a deeper hole than maybe the rest of the valley was in,” said Stephen Miller, a UNLV economics professor and director of the school’s Center for Business and Economic Research. The crucial factor? A deal designed to boost Northern Nevada.

A decade ago, Aliante appeared to be the master-planned community North Las Vegas could tout to rival Summerlin in Las Vegas and Anthem in Henderson. The multiple owners involved in this long-stalled project appear ready to move forward with as many as 10,000 new homes ranging from starters to mansions. Parks, schools and commercial centers are planned as well. Model homes at the Villages development could be ready by early 2017.

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In late October, GOED director Steve Hill visited Apex and left impressed with the progress made by the wonder twins of North Las Vegas’ future economic growth. But infrastructure for Faraday’s plant and Hyperloop’s test track is still largely in planning and design stages, and Automotive News just reported that Faraday was late on a $21 million payment to a contractor working on the $1 billion, 3 million-square-foot manufacturing plant. A joint statement from the contractor, AECOM, and Faraday later emphasized their continued commitment to “building our factory of the future in North Las Vegas.” Hill praised the city’s aggressiveness in chasing such a significant business opportunity, noting that the circumstances probably couldn’t be duplicated. “It’s not quite a needle in a haystack, but it’s close.” Instrumental in acquiring Tesla’s Reno battery plant, Hill helped craft the package of $215 million in tax breaks and $120 million in road, rail and water improvements approved by the Nevada Legislature in December that enticed Faraday to choose North Las Vegas. Juden said the deal couldn’t have happened without Tesla. Working in Carson City a day before its $1.3 billion taxincentive package won approval on Sept. 11, 2014, Juden opened a thin white binder and underlined key passages of the Tesla deal in blue ink. He called Lee that night when he realized North Las Vegas could use the bill’s terms to craft a scaled-down version to finally jump-start Apex. Tax-abated Faraday offers little directly to the city’s coffers for the next 15 years, though it needs suppliers, and Juden views those companies as the crux of securing the city’s future stability. “They’re taxpayers,” he said. Taxpayers who could fill that enormous budget hole in 2021, or fund the transformation of the decaying downtown gateway. Taxpayers, employees, residents — hopefully the keys to forever avoiding a return to the brink. “My goal is to see that the reputation of North Las Vegas is one of manufacturing, industry, job creation, profitability, more a community built on a stronger economy than just gaming and tourism,” Lee said. “And I’ll make it happen.”

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Apex Industrial Park The crown jewel in the city’s economic revitalization plans, Apex is home to Faraday Future and Hyperloop One, as well as medical marijuana facilities. Dormant for most of the past two decades, Apex is undergoing major infrastructure upgrades, notably the extension of water to the area northeast of the main part of the city. Roughly 8,000 acres remain available for development. Faraday’s 3-millionsquare-foot facility anchors current work.

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215 Apex Industrial Park is 18,000 total acres, with the largest parcel totaling 1,500 acres.

Medical research hub While North Las Vegas will not be home to the new UNLV School of Medicine, city leadership hopes to develop two large parcels of land designated for job creation. Of particular note is the 150-acre area adjacent to the VA Hospital, envisioned as a location for medical services complementary to the hospital. Another 495 acres north of the 215 Beltway could be used for manufacturing and research.

North Beltway Industrial Park Meadow Gold and Sysco already operate in this 1,100-acre area at the intersection of Interstate 15 and the 215 Beltway. Infrastructure needs have slowed expansion, but the city is bringing a $24 million sewer system and making almost $9 million in road improvements to alleviate traffic-flow issues. About 90 percent of the park is available.

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Lake Mead Village West / downtown gateway Unlike Las Vegas and Henderson, North Las Vegas does not have a traditional downtown corridor. City officials want to redevelop areas blighted by crime and economic struggles. The targeted land includes approximately 160 acres bound by Interstate 15, Las Vegas Boulevard, East Tonopah Avenue and East Judson Avenue. Potential features include a cultural center, library, monument, parks, shops, restaurants, transit hub and new housing options.

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Mayor John Lee considers North Las Vegas’ open land its greatest asset, and he hopes to leverage it to stabilize his hometown. Powered by information provided by officials with the city, this map lays out the long-term plan for diversifying its economic development. Some of these projects are being executed now, while others are goals for future enterprise.

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And we’re off! With the first week of early voting done, Democrats hold a substantial lead over Republicans when it comes to showing up, though that’s typical for them during the early voting period, which lasts until Nov. 4. In Clark County, Democrats comprised 49 percent of voters in the first six days while another 31 percent were Republican. Statewide, Republicans fared slightly better, making up 35 percent of voters compared with the Democrats’ 45 percent. Other voters were from other parties or nonpartisans. All of that bodes well for Democrats, who only make up 39 percent of voters statewide. Here are the tallies of in-person early voting, Oct. 22-27: statewide 131,076 Democrats

101,935 Republicans

55,998 other total 289,008

By Megan Messerly Staff writer

One week of early voting has come and gone, and Election Day is next week. Though candidates have been hard at work for months on the campaign trail, many are making their first and last pitches to voters who have just tuned in to the election. The presidential nominees have traveled elsewhere in the country, though Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence was in Reno Wednesday, and the U.S. Senate candidates have been busy up and down the state securing final votes. For a download of what happened this week in Nevada, read on.

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The bills continue to rack up in Nevada’s U.S. Senate race and those for two contested congressional seats. Almost $87 million has been spent on the battle for the Senate so far, while another $29 million has been pumped into the contests for Nevada’s 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts. Here’s a look at spending as of Sept. 30 (for candidates) and Oct. 26 (for outside backers) in the Senate race:

U.S. Senate Catherine Cortez Masto $14,045,543 raised $11,053,043 spent

Joe Heck $10,143,201 raised $6,811,502 spent

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee $6,490,471

Senate Leadership Fund $9,822,051

Senate Majority PAC $5,753,794

National Republican Senatorial Committee $7,361,685

Women Vote! $4,109,721

Freedom Partners Action Fund $6,749,081

Outside spending: $68,848,763 Total spent in the race: $86,713,308

clark county 98,050 Democrats

62,934 Republicans

39,814 other total 200,797

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That’s the rating PolitiFact gave Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Catherine Cortez Masto’s claim that her opponent, Republican Joe Heck, voted to “shut down the government.” Fact-checkers found that while Heck voted for several pieces of legislation that would have funded the government, they had no possibility of passing due to political realities at the time. However, Heck ultimately joined Democrats in voting for the final spending bill that ended the government shutdown, splitting with his party.

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Cortez Masto in (mostly) the South With Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joe Heck in the north, his Democratic opponent, Catherine Cortez Masto, stumped in Southern Nevada. She spent Oct. 22 kicking off early voting, from union halls to UNLV to the Pride Festival. At the Ironworkers union hall in Henderson, Cortez Masto said, “This seat in the United States Senate is the pathway for the Democrats to take back the majority in the Senate.” The next day, she campaigned alongside President Barack Obama at a rally to support Hillary Clinton in North Las Vegas. Cortez Masto made a brief stop at a brunch event Oct. 25 in Reno before returning to the south for more campaign stops the next two days. Democratic candidates and leadership have been out in full force in Clark County, encouraging party members to turn out for early voting and secure a significant lead going into Election Day.

tra i l Heck in the North Heck focused most of his attention on northern and rural Nevada last week. Over the weekend, he kicked off the first day of early voting with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz at rallies in Reno and Elko. “We realize how important Northern Nevada is — that’s why we’re out here today and heading to Elko next,” Heck said, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal. “We’ve got to make sure we get folks up in Northern Nevada out to the polls. We feel we have the best platform for folks in Northern Nevada.” On Monday, he made stops in several of Nevada’s rural cities — Goldfield, Hawthorne and Fernley. He also received an assist from Arizona Sen. John McCain and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who campaigned alongside Heck at a national security roundtable on Oct. 25 in Reno. The Gazette-Journal reported that the three faced tough questions over their decision not to support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

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Uber said passengers in Pittsburgh would soon be able to summon rides in self-driving cars with the touch of a smartphone button. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Autonomous vehicles poised to disrupt society Nevada could be at the forefront of technological advances that change the way we move, sooner than you think BY JACKIE VALLEY STAFF WRITER

A photograph shows a lone automobile among dozens of horse-drawn buggies on Manhattan’s famed Fifth Avenue in 1900. Taken 13 years later, another photo depicts the same thoroughfare clogged with gas-guzzling vehicles. The images illustrate how quickly transportation innovations can take hold in society, a mobility-minded futurist recently told Southern Nevada leaders at a meeting organized by the Regional Transportation Commission. His name is Paul Godsmark, and he’s co-founder of the Canadian Automated Vehicles Centre of Excellence. Godsmark’s message: Autonomous vehicles could be the biggest thing to disrupt society since the internet. “Change is going to happen really, really quick,” he said. He’s not the only one predicting major shifts in the transportation industry. Anthony Foxx, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, said autonomous vehicles would be traversing American roadways within five years. And in September, President Barack Obama penned an op-ed for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette addressing this new wave of technology that he said had “the potential to transform the way we live.” Godsmark envisions automated vehicles carrying people of all ages and backgrounds to their destinations with

the tap of a smartphone app. Some cars may offer private cabins for riders; others may celebrate carpooling by grouping passengers with similar interests, he said. Other automated vehicles will focus on delivering freight or small, custom deliverables. (Picture sidewalkfriendly vehicles carrying your pepperoni pizza.) “The technology is coming like a freight train,” Godsmark said. Ride-hailing giants have taken notice. Uber and Lyft have set their sights on eliminating human drivers within a few years. Their quest follows the theory that this rapidly evolving technology may render private car ownership a thing of the past. The burgeoning “transportation as a service” industry also could disrupt public-transit systems. And for Tina Quigley, who heads the RTC and organized this glimpse into Godsmark’s vision of the future, it’s enough to make her dust off her resume, she joked. Quigley coordinated the event so Southern Nevada could prepare for whatever transportation realities may soon surface. After all, change already is apparent: RTC bus ridership is down roughly 4 percent compared with this time last year. The decline coincides with the introduction of ride-hailing companies in Southern Nevada. “Those are hard things to hear,” Quigley said after Godsmark’s presentation. “Our role is to always make sure there are mobility options and convenient ways for people to get around. Recognizing that that may mean we step back in some areas is a culture shift.” The two transportation experts don’t necessarily agree on everything. Because of emerging technology, Gods-

mark said he didn’t see the point of installing light rail unless a city’s population was exploding. Quigley, who has advocated for light rail in Southern Nevada, still thinks it’s a viable option in dense, urban areas. “The amount of geographical space that we have to move people is tight,” she said. “We need to be able to move large amounts of people.” Automated-vehicle technology also poses a host of pros and cons. On the plus side, Godsmark said it could make travel safer, reduce noise and emissions, provide easier transportation for people without licenses and free up land devoted to parking. On the other hand, it could displace jobs and create privacy issues, he said. In any case, Godsmark said federal and local governments should address the technology in transit plans and begin crafting policies and regulations. That’s exactly what the RTC intends to do, Quigley said. The Transportation Resource Advisory Committee — a group of 36 stakeholders looking at funding options and helping prioritize projects — will develop transit plans for Southern Nevada. Godsmark’s presentation provides food for thought going forward, Quigley said. “Before we launch too seriously into a transit conversation, let’s take a look at what’s going on in the world to make sure we ... do not invest in technologies that will be outdated,” she said. “We are stewards of taxpayer dollars.” Plus, Las Vegas could be at the forefront of this tech revolution. Autonomous vehicles already have been tested in Nevada, and officials say more likely will follow. “I think being on the cutting edge of this is critical for Nevada,” said Steve Hill, the state’s chief economic officer.

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Cooper Davis rides Dakota Style’s Hy Test to a second-place finish during Round 1 of the 2015 PBR World Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center. Davis was the eventual winner. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)

PBR moves into the Strip’s newest mega-venue T-Mobile Arena’s location ideal to attract rodeo patrons again and again BY BROCK RADKE STAFF WRITER

2016 has been more than a banner year for the Professional Bull Riders, which charged into Las Vegas this week for the 23rd year of the PBR World Finals and other events stretching the organization’s capstone celebration from the end of October through Nov. 6. By most accounts, this is the most successful season in the history of the year-round, rodeo-spinoff league that began in 1992. Its TV ratings on CBS are up 12 percent as major league professional sports, including the NFL, are weathering a ratings drop. PBR has set 13 local attendance records in cities visited by the Built Ford Tough Series throughout the year, and the bull-riding championship finale that will take place in Las Vegas is one of the most hotly contested competitions in years, coming down to reigning world champ J.B. Mauney, last year’s event winner Cooper Davis and 2015 Rookie of the Year Kaique Pacheco. Another attendance record is expected. “For those of us who have been in this a long time, this is a really exciting year,” said PBR CEO Sean Gleason, in his 19th year with the World Finals. “How this cham-

pionship story will unfold is one of the biggest drivers for World Finals Week because ultimately that’s what the fans are there for, to see the world’s best bull riders against the world’s best bulls.” Of course, Las Vegas offers plenty more for PBR fans to see and do. And this year, World Finals Week has a storybook ending before the competition has begun, because PBR’s big year culminates in its first event at T-Mobile Arena, which opened in the spring between MGM Resorts’ New York-New York and Monte Carlo. With its proximity to casinos, restaurants, bars and other Strip entertainment, it almost seems as if T-Mobile was built specifically for PBR’s culminating event. That wasn’t the case, but it was one of a handful of annual Las Vegas events that the arena’s developers, MGM and Anschutz Entertainment Group, focused on maintaining and growing through the venue’s strategic planning, Gleason says. World Finals Week events were staged at the MGM Grand Garden Arena from 1994 to 1998, then at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center. The new multiyear agreement with T-Mobile Arena is ideal for PBR, providing a Strip location within walking distance to hotels — no more shuttles running from T&M to the Strip — and endless partnership opportunities with MGM and other venues.

“It’s nice to be a little agnostic in terms of the venue where we hold the event,” Gleason says. World Finals Week is as big as it’s ever been this year, with nine days of programming including, for the first time, the BlueDEF Velocity Tour Finals Oct. 29-31 at the South Point, the season-ending event for PBR’s sister company, American Bucking Bulls Inc. The live music and entertainment component continues to grow, this year including concerts by country and rock artists such as Neal McCoy, Lita Ford, Rick Springfield, George Thorogood & the Destroyers and Dustin Lynch at South Point, T-Mobile Arena and the arena’s adjacent, outdoor Toshiba Plaza. The highlight is Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler performing Nov. 5 at T-Mobile; Tyler recorded PBR’s new theme song and will sing it live to cap the show. Las Vegas and the PBR World Finals seem to have grown and adapted together to better suit each other. “It’s a bit of both. The new arena is a great addition for Las Vegas to provide a new perspective, and we’ve built the PBR World Finals experience for our fans who love coming to Las Vegas because it’s a great destination,” Gleason says. “Having events at South Point, too, which has a very specific, cowboy-friendly tradition and environment with its events center, proves the kind of opportunities we have in Las Vegas. ... Las Vegas has a lot going on, and our fans love the experience.”

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There’s been a lot of buzz about sugar and its negative effects on the body. High sugar intake is associated with obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, among other ailments, and its impact has left doctors, researchers ARE ARTIFICIAL and public health officials with a bad taste in their SWEETENERS A mouths. “Our bodies need sugar to thrive, but in BETTER OPTION? Artificial sweeteners are a popular almoderate amounts. Sugar can have a very negaternative to traditional sweeteners, but they’re not without side effects. “Artificial tive effect if consumed in excess,” said Lisa sweeteners can be used to replace some McComb, RD, LD, IBCLC, Clinical Dietitian at sugars when a sweet craving hits, especially for diabetics, but they can cause bloating, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. While gas and possibly diarrhea when too much is cutting out sugar entirely is not a healthy or consumed,” McComb said. While artificial sweeteners may be a good, occasional realistic solution, limiting certain types of sugar substitute, there have been studies intake and maintaining a balanced diet are intelinking the chemicals in them to weight gain, fertility problems gral to good health. and cancer. As with sugar, moderation is key.

HOW MUCH SUGAR IS TOO MUCH? This is a topic of some debate, and unfortunately, there is no formula to dictate how much sugar each of us should consume. However, looking at the type of sugar in any given food is a good place to start. “Aiming for natural foods, like fruits and vegetables, versus processed foods can help some. The sugar in natural foods is what’s supposed to be there, rather than sugar that has been added for flavor,” McComb said. In general, sugars that occur naturally in fruits and vegetables are easier for the body to digest and cause less extreme spikes in blood-sugar level, which is associated with weight gain and diabetes. For example, the sugar in fruit is called fructose. While some fruits have high fructose levels, they’re also rich in fiber, which slows the absorption of the sugar through the liver and into the bloodstream. A candy bar, on the other hand, may have comparable amounts of sugar, but it’s a different type of sugar and hits the bloodstream faster and more aggressively. The new U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines for sugar consumption recommend that people consume no more than 10 percent of their daily calories from added sugar, which is 25 grams of sugar based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet. This does not include natural sugars, such as those found in fruit, or carbohydrates — it simply speaks to the amount of sugar added to foods. Sugar can go by many names, and identifying added sugar, or “hidden” sugar, can be difficult.

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peeling garlic in 30 seconds COOKING TIPS WITH RICK MOONEN

Looking for a way to peel a head of garlic quickly, without the stench on your hands and under your fingernails? Look no further. Chef Rick Moonen of Rx Boiler Room and RM Seafood shares his secret to peeling a head of garlic in 30 seconds, no knife or cutting board required. The best part? Your hands can stay odor-free and your kitchen counters free of peels.

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Two large stainless steel bowls, identical in size

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According to Moonen, size does matter. Too small and there won’t be enough impact while shaking the garlic heads.

Place a head of garlic on a kitchen towel on a counter, and smash it with the palm of your hand, pressing it down into the towel. This will separate the pieces of garlic.

Place the pieces of garlic, skins and all, in one of the bowls.

Place the empty bowl on top, creating a seal between the two. Shake vigorously.

Remove top bowl. Garlic will be peeled and separated. Sift out the pieces of garlic and discard the rest.

Rick Moonen is a renowned Las Vegas chef, champion of sustainable fishing practices and finalist in the second season of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters.”

Tip: Be sure the garlic was not stored in the refrigerator. Moisture will make the skin of the garlic adhere to cloves and impossible to separate while shaking. Store at room temperature the day before use.

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Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic mediumhair Description: Catalina enjoys mothering other cats and kittens. She holds them close, grooms them and comforts them. She would love to be a big sister to another cat. Adoption fee: $40

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Age: 5-month-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Ernie likes being by your side. Expect him to follow you around and learn all he can about you and your behaviors. He has been lovingly raised in a foster home since his rescue. Adoption fee: $70

Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Australian shepherd and Dalmatian Description: Chester wants everyone around him to be happy. He is jazzy, charming and full of good cheer. Adoption fee: $60

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Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Graham is handsome and has an awesome personality. He’s friendly and affectionate. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Siberian husky Description: Handsome is fun-loving and eager to devote himself to a family. An active lifestyle and basic training are vital for his continuing development. Adoption fee: $50

Age: 9-year-old neutered male Breed: Lhasa apso Description: Bruno’s previous owner died. He is broken-hearted and cannot understand what has happened. He is house-trained, crate-trained and good with other sweet dogs. Adoption fee: $30

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For the 34th consecutive year, the Shriners Open aims to raise green on the greens WHAT IS IT? WHEN: Nov. 3-6 TICKET PRICES: $35-$125 COURSE: TPC Summerlin FIELD: 144 PGA Tour players, including Ryder Cup players Ryan Moore, Brooks Koepka, J.B. Holmes and Davis Love III and major championship winners Jimmy Walker, Ernie Els, Graeme McDowell, Keegan Bradley, Webb Simpson, Stewart Cink and Vijay Singh

The PGA Tour is coming to Las Vegas for the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, supporting the mission to provide quality care to children with special health needs and to cultivate clinical research and practitioner education aimed at improving that care. Charley Hoffman tees off on the ninth hole during the first round of the Masters in 2015.

$6.6 MILLION

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WINNER’S SHARE

DEFENDING CHAMPION Smylie Kaufman

WHERE TO WATCH The Hill The 10,000-square-foot entertainment pavilion overlooks the 16th, 17th and 18th holes and offers gorgeous views of the course and Red Rock Canyon. It also has comfortable seating, more than 20 plasma televisions to keep up with the tournament (as well as college and pro football), and a center island bar. Tickets for The Hill are $35 for one day or $100 for all four days of the tournament, though anyone with tickets to the event can enjoy the venue. The PKWY Patio on 17 New for 2016, this spot behind the green of the 17th hole is great for close viewing of tee shots, and the $99 price of admission includes unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Lee’s Liquor Shank Shack Also on the 17th hole, the shack offers specialty cocktails.

LOCAL CONTENDER Charley Hoffman has many fond memories of Las Vegas. The No. 56 golfer in the world was on the 1998 NCAA championship team at UNLV and was an honorable mention All-American. Playing at TPC Summerlin, where the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open will be staged this year, Hoffman placed fourth in 2013 but missed the cut the past two years. “It’s a golf course that I’ve played a ton through the years, but I’ve never played particularly well,” Hoffman said. “I love the course, but I’ve never had success, even in college.” He makes no excuses but admits his off-course activities during the tournament week make it

hard to be at the top of his game, including hosting his own pro-am at TPC Summerlin the Monday before the Shriners Open. The spinoff is through his Charley Hoffman Foundation, which he founded with his wife, Stacy, in 2009 as a fundraising outlet for charities benefiting local children. The price is $2,500 per player, with proceeds supporting the missions of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Goodie Two Shoes, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Blessings in a Backpack and Shriners Hospitals for Children. “My body feels good, and I feel like I can contend (this year),” Hoffman said. “I would love to be on the 18th green on Sunday with the chance to win the tournament in front of all of my local friends and family.”

PAST WINNERS Tiger Woods Woods took his first of 79 PGA tournament wins at the Shriners Open in 1996. He defeated Davis Love III in a playoff at Las Vegas National Golf Club and rode the momentum of that win into his legendary performance at the Masters the next season.

Fuzzy Zoeller Zoeller won the inaugural tournament in 1983 (then called the Panasonic Las Vegas Pro Celebrity Classic) and claimed his share of the $750,000 purse, the largest in the PGA at the time. The following year, the tournament became the first event to offer a purse exceeding $1 million.

Jim Furyk The PGA veteran is ranked 29th in the world and is the only threetime winner of the tournament, in 1995, 1998 and 1999.

Ryan Moore The UNLV graduate finished 24-under par to win the 2012 Shriners Open for his second tour victory. Recently, Moore earned the match-winning point for the U.S. in the 2016 Ryder Cup.

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We’ve green-lighted the stadium, and we’re working on the team. So if the Raiders and Sheldon Adelson can come to terms and the NFL approves the team’s move, when might Las Vegas get The Game? ¶ The planned $1.9 billion development approved to help draw the Raiders from Oakland will undoubtedly be ultramodern and one of the best football venues in the country. But new NFL stadiums don’t truly become part of the league’s fabric until they’re granted a Super Bowl. ¶ Eight NFL stadiums have opened or started construction in the past decade, and they’ve all hosted or are scheduled to host the biggest sporting event of the year within two to four years of completion. The next open date is Super Bowl 56, expected on Feb. 6, 2022 — conveniently two years after Las Vegas’ stadium is targeted to open. Is it feasible or fantasy to think the Super Bowl could land here that soon? ¶ Here’s how it played out for each of the five stadiums directly preceding the hopeful home of the Las Vegas Raiders.

NEW YORK GIANTS’ AND NEW YORK JETS’ METLIFE STADIUM

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS’ LEVI’S STADIUM

2014 Super Bowl site (stadium opened in 2010)

2016 Super Bowl site (stadium opened in 2014)

The NFL was so eager to showcase its first new stadium of the 2010s that it waived a clause stating a cold-weather city without a dome couldn’t host a Super Bowl. MetLife Stadium received the rights to Super Bowl 48 on Feb. 2, 2014. A snowstorm plastered the East Rutherford, N.J., facility six hours after the game, but the Seattle Seahawks’ 43-8 burying of the Denver Broncos went on unobstructed.

For years, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stressed the importance of Super Bowl 50. The NFL considered several venues for the milestone event, but ended up going with the freshest option. The Santa Clara, Calif., stadium hosted the season-concluding game, which the Denver Broncos won over the Carolina Panthers, 24-10.

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ATLANTA FALCONS’ MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM

2018 Super Bowl site (stadium opened in 2016)

2019 Super Bowl site (stadium opening in 2017)

2021 Super Bowl site (stadium opening in 2019)

Minneapolis will break a 26-year streak without a Super Bowl — just two years less than the last time that teamless Los Angeles hosted — on Feb. 4, 2018, at Super Bowl 52. Getting the event was one of many reasons why the Vikings required a new stadium, as their previous home at the Metrodome became antiquated. The NFL owners announced U.S. Bank Stadium as a Super Bowl site at a May 2014 meeting, two years before it opened.

For two years before L.A.’s City of Champions Stadium’s inaugural season, Atlanta will have the NFL’s newest digs with an upgraded venue adjacent to its Georgia Dome home. The Falcons will be on the same timetable as the Rams, playing at their new home for two seasons before the Super Bowl comes to town. MercedesBenz Stadium was chosen for Super Bowl 53 on Feb. 3, 2019, during the same May owners meeting in which Super Bowl 55 was awarded.

The project that lured the Rams back to Southern California after 20 years in St. Louis received a Super Bowl date almost as soon as it broke ground. The Inglewood, Calif., complex will stage Super Bowl 55 on Feb. 7, 2021, at the conclusion of the Rams’ second season playing there. The NFL owners awarded City of Champions the game in May, only four months after approving the Rams’ move.

HOW DOES THE SELECTION PROCESS WORK?

NFL owners typically discuss future Super Bowl sites at their annual spring meeting. Cities with NFL teams place bids to host the game and pitch plans on how they will fulfill the NFL’s list of Super Bowl requirements such as hotels, practice sites and media necessities. There usually are two to three finalists, and a vote of two-thirds (or 24 out of the NFL’s 32 owners) is required for a location to win the bid. The NFL recently adopted giving cities three to five years notice ahead of the Super Bowl. With the next five already booked, that means the 2017 spring owners meeting could pass without discussion on any new sites. The next Super Bowl hosts might not be discussed until the spring of 2018, when there would be more clarity on the Raiders’ potential move to Las Vegas.

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DOWNTOWN GRAND Audi drawing Date: Through Dec. 29 Time: 10 p.m. Information: Earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 100 base points.

SILVER SEVENS

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STATION CASINOS

$750,000 Gridiron Glory football contest Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: First-place winner receives $10,000, and there’s $100,000 in postseason cash guaranteed. Military Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: Veterans and active military members receive discounts. MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho Information: For loyalty-card holders 50 and older. Swipe your card at a kiosk to earn up to 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker, plus discounts on dining, movies and bowling. Slot tournaments are 10 a.m.-7 p.m., with a top prize of $1,000. First entry is free; receive up to four more entries by earning 50 base points for each.

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Time: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Information: Earn 100 points and receive a free gift. Earn 200 additional points and receive another. Keep the points. On Nov. 3 the gift is Sutter Home pinot grigio, on Nov. 10 it’s Sutter Home pinot noir, and on Nov. 17, it’s Sutter Home moscato. The first gift is free for Chairman, President and Platinum members, with early pickup at 9 a.m. Maximum of two gifts per day.

BOULDER STATION

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Pie giveaway Date: Select Thursdays in November Time: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Information: Earn 300 points and get a free pie. Earn 300 more points and receive another. Keep the points. On Nov. 3, choose coconut or banana crème; the Nov. 10 pie choice is chocolate crème or sweet potato; and on Nov. 17, the gift is apple pie. The first gift is free for Chairman, President and Platinum members. Maximum of two gifts per day.

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Gift giveaway Date: Select dates in November Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 150 points and receive a free gift. Earn 300 additional points and receive another. Keep the points. On Nov. 1, guests have a choice of coconut or banana crème pie; on Nov. 8, guests can choose between chocolate crème or sweet potato pie; and on Nov. 15, the gift is lattice apple pie. On Nov. 3, guests can receive a choice of Tisdale merlot

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GREEN VALLEY RANCH

Beat the Boss giveaway Date: Fridays and Saturdays in November Time: 7:30 p.m. Information: Receive entries by playing table games; earn 2x entries every Sunday and Monday. Win up to $2,500 in promotional chips.

BOYD PROPERTIES

$500,000 Pick the Pros football contest Date: Ongoing Information: Each week, $30,000 will be awarded with a minimum of $10,000 guaranteed for each firstplace winner.

STRATOSPHERE

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Jackpot bonus Date: Ongoing Information: Qualifying jackpots of $200 or more will receive a bonus, ranging from slot play, gift cards and more. 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

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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. Ice cream giveaway Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive a free ice cream bar with a jackpot of $25 or more.

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Fridays Wheel Frenzy Date: Fridays Time: Hourly, 4:30-11:30 p.m. Information: One player will spin the prize wheel. Win up to $1,000 in cash. 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. Hit and Spin Date: Mondays Information: Players using their loyalty cards who win qualifying spins on a reel machine can get a ticket to spin the prize wheel and win up to $100. Food credit Date: Mondays Information: Earn 500 points to receive a $10 food credit voucher. Point multiplier Date: Sundays Information: Receive 20x points on reels and 7x points on video poker and multigame machines.

WILDFIRE

Date: Nov. 22-30 Information: Earn 1,000 base points to play kiosk game. Win up to $1,000.

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Weekly baccarat drawing Date: Friday nights in November Time: 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and midnight Information: Win up to $2,500 in play.

Reel and Win slot tournament Date: Tuesdays Time: Noon Information: First place wins $1,000. Senior Mondays Date: Mondays Time: Drawings at 4 p.m. Information: Names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts.

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Carnival Extravaganza kiosk game Date: Nov. 1-30 Information: Earn 20 points or $10 rated average bet for a swipe each day. Win up to $2,500 in play. $73,000 Carnival Drawings Date: Saturdays in November Time: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: There will be 25 names drawn at each session. Four guests will have a chance to participate in the Aliante Carnival Stage Game. Other participants will win $100 in slot play. The prize will double at the 9:15 p.m. drawing. Pie giveaway Date: Nov. 22 Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 200 points for each. Guests will have choice of pumpkin, apple or cherry pie. Wine giveaway Date: Nov. 23 Information: Earn 200 points for each gift. Guests will have the choice of pinot noir or riesling. Thanksgiving multiplier Date: Nov. 24 Information: Earn 6x points on video poker and 12x on reels.

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

$2,500 Senior Slot Tournament Date: Nov. 8 Time: Noon-4 p.m. Information: Open to club members 50 and older.

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COSMOPOLITAN

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HARD ROCK HOTEL

Point multipliers Date: Thursdays through Dec. 29 Information: Receive 20x points on reels and 5x points on video poker.

Point multiplier Date: Sundays in November Information: Receive 10x points playing slot machines.

45+ Classic Rockers Date: Wednesdays through Dec. 28 Information: For players 45 and older. Receive 15x points on reels and 5x points on video poker along with bonus slot points.

Parini Classic Casserole Set Date: Thursdays or Fridays in November Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Guests who earn 500

Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 7x points on video poker and multigame machines and 11x points on reels.

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$25,00 Gridiron Maiden Football Contest Date: Through Dec. 31 Information: Free weekly picks. See players’ club for details.

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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. Food bonus Date: Mondays Information: Earn 500 points to receive a food voucher worth up to $10.

SOUTH POINT

Professional Football Team Jersey drawing Date: Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays Time: 10 p.m. Information: One poker player will be randomly selected to win a professional football jersey. 50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Open to loyalty-card members 50 and older. First entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; collect a second by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. Top prize is $1,500; total prize pool is $5,200.

BINION’S

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

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Claims of rigged system are desperate and dangerous

ith a 312-word news release, Donald Trump’s camp tried to explain the nominee’s bizarre claim of election rigging. The conspiracy theory involves media organizations and their parent companies working with global interests out to outsource American jobs to Mexico and China. Amazing. Also delusional and nonsensical, empirically and logically. If a left-leaning cabal has the power to rig elections, why are 31 Republican governors in power? Why are 30 state legislatures under Republican control? If that’s rigging an election, Trump shouldn’t be complaining about it. He should be sending Champagne-stocked limousines to pick up the conspirators and gently deliver them to wherever they’re doing their sinister work. But snideness aside, this is an issue that Trump’s supporters will hopefully give some serious thought. The nominee’s contention may boost his anti-establishment credentials,

but it simply doesn’t stand to reason in light of the abundance of GOP politicians in positions of authority. And if that’s not enough proof, look at the correlation between election results and scientific polls taken shortly before voting occurs. They generally conform, with few outliers. Plus, for those who’ve bought into the rigging claim, doesn’t it follow that every Republican election win over the past eight years or so should be scrutinized? After all, Trump’s logic suggests that those wins may have been the result of a rigged system, too. While he would have us believe that the election is being manipulated for Clinton’s gain, the only organized effort to improperly steer the outcome has come from Russian criminal hackers and Wikileaks. It’s telling that Trump has refused to renounce both. Apparently he has no problem with illegal election meddling as long as it’s done for his benefit. Other Republicans are rebuking Trump’s claim, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, whose spokesperson said “the

speaker is fully confident the states will carry out this election with integrity.” Good for Ryan and for others who are criticizing Trump for not committing to accept the results of the election unless he wins it. Hillary Clinton is right: Trump’s stance is horrifying, because it threatens to weaken voters’ faith in the election system and by extension in our democracy. And although his intent seemingly is to energize his supporters and encourage them to vote, it could easily backfire and prompt voters to stay home. Why vote if the system is rigged? Scarier yet, Trump and his running mate, Mike Pence, are urging their followers to be on the lookout for voter fraud, which they contend is widespread despite numerous studies suggesting otherwise. That’s dog-whistle rhetoric, considering the campaign has made specific claims of rampant balloting by illegal immigrants. It brings to mind visions of vigilante voters patrolling polls and harassing Hispanics and other people of color who, in their view, may appear to be here illegally.

The call for poll scrutiny also discredits the thousands upon thousands of citizens who manage polling places — and volunteer to do it, no less. Are they not watching out for voter fraud? Of course they are. They’re wellmeaning Americans who show their commitment to our democracy by helping facilitate the vote. But who knows, maybe Trump believes they’re part of the conspiracy against him, too. There’s certainly no shortage of people on that list, down to the committees that failed to honor his reality show, “The Apprentice,” with an Emmy. “I should have gotten it,” he quipped when Clinton brought up the subject during the final presidential debate. The remark got a good chuckle from the crowd at the Thomas & Mack Center. But there’s nothing funny — or remotely legitimate — about Trump’s claim of election rigging. It’s simply not happening, and any suggestion to the contrary is irresponsible at best and delusional at worst.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Painted Stories: Duel in the Library: This mixed media showcase will feature two artists creating works of art as two authors read from their work. 2 p.m., free, Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-5073459. Lunch You in the Eye Bowling Tournament: Compete in this all-ages bowling tournament for the chance to win cash and prizes. Teams can include up to eight people. Noon, $99 per team, Brooklyn Bowl at the Linq, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-862-2695. Sirocco Flutes of Las Vegas: Enjoy a classical music concert. 3 p.m., free (donations accepted), St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 8901 Del Webb Blvd., siroccoflutes.org.

Ingredients 2 oz. Aviation American Gin 4 oz. Fever-Tree Bitter Lemon Soda

Jewish Community Center BBQ cook-off and festival: The festival will feature barbecue and familyfriendly activities and entertainment. Noon-4 p.m., $10-$15, Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, jccbbq.com.

1 scoop of lemon sorbet Zested lemon peel for garnish Fresh raspberry for garnish

Method In a white wine glass filled with ice, add the gin and soda. Stir and serve with a scoop of lemon sorbet on top. Garnish with lemon zest and a fresh raspberry.

It’s a special day when we have the opportunity to combine alcohol with dessert, but hey, sometimes you really can have it all. The aptly named Bright Start is a delicate combination of clean tasting, American-made gin, bitter lemon soda, and sweet, sweet sorbet. It’s simple to make, easy to drink and will leave you completely sated at the end of a long day. Go ahead and have seconds — you deserve it.

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

Chanh Boupha pumpkin carving event: Guests can win one of two professionally carved, 80-pound pumpkins. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free, Walker Furniture, 301 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., walkerfurniture.com. 50 Pounds from Stardom: Comediennes Jeneane Marie and Marianne will perform.2 p.m., $20, Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd., 702-240-1301. The Great Green Adventure: Join Safari Jeff on an adventure with lizards, snakes and more. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., $11-$25, Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, discoverykidslv.org. Container Park Halloweekend: Celebrate Halloween with pumpkin decorating, a pajama party with scary bedtime stories, live bands, costume contests, movie showings, candy handouts and food and beverage specials. All ages before 9 p.m., 21 and older after 9. 6-11 p.m., free-$5, Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., downtowncontainerpark.com. *Also: 5-9 p.m. Oct. 31 “The Spider or the Fly?”: This psychological thriller features two stories about two couples that unfold simultaneously in the same

space, yet in different time frames. 2 p.m., $12-$15, Theatre in the Valley, 10 W. Pacific Ave., 702-558-7275. “Macbeth”: The Nevada Conservatory Theatre presents the classic Shakespearean tragedy. 2 p.m., $17, UNLV’s Black Box Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3332.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 Haunted at the Ranch: Tour a haunted house and partake in carnival games, a craft station, bounce houses and a trick-or-treat trail. Dress in costume and bring a bag for treats. 5-7 p.m., $7, Whitney Ranch Aquatic Complex, 1575 Galleria Drive, 702-267-5870.

Professional Bull Riders World Finals: Musical performers include George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Colt Ford; Rick Springfield, Dustin Lynch, Steven Tyler and Kyle Park. 6:15 p.m., $39-$1,096, T-Mobile Arena, 3780 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-692-1600. *Also: 6:15 p.m. Nov. 3-4; 7:15 p.m. Nov. 5; 12:45 p.m. Nov. 6 Essence Educates: Wellness Wednesdays: The topic of this workshop is How to Read Cannabis Test Results. 6:30 p.m., free, Essence Henderson, 4300 E. Sunset Road, essencevegas.com.

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Town Scary: Bring the family out for trick-or-treating, arts and crafts and Halloween festivities. 4-7 p.m., free, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, mytownsquarelasvegas.com.

Las Vegas Stories: Learn about the practical jokes, love stories, friendships, family dedications and memorials behind local street names. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

Shriners Hospitals for Children Open: Las Vegas’ only PGA Tour event returns for the 34th year. 6 a.m.-5 p.m., $35-$999, TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle, shrinershospitalsopen.com. *Also: Through Nov. 6

Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman: Join Councilman Ricki Barlow and staff for coffee and conversation on ways to improve Las Vegas. 9-10 a.m., free, Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., 702-2296443.

Hershey’s Chocolate World in-store trick-or-treating: Guests dressed in costume will receive a complimentary treat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., free, Hershey’s Chocolate World at New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, hersheyschocolateworldlasvegas.com.

Science Café Las Vegas: Steve Rowland of the UNLV department of geoscience will discuss research questions concerning mammoth paleoecology in Southern Nevada. 6:30-8 p.m., free, McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 110, 702-247-7000.

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Creative Writing at Your Library: Participants will write to a provided prompt and share their work for feedback. 10 a.m., free, Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, 702-565-8402. *Also: Nov. 15

Día de Muertos: Celebrate life by honoring centuries-old Latin American cultural traditions during Day of the Dead festivities. 4-9 p.m., $5-$10, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. *Also: Nov. 5-6

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Ready to Roar: Women’s Eveningwear in the Prohibition Era: This exhibit will showcase dresses and accessories from the Prohibition era. It will explore changing freedoms and rights for women during the Roaring ’20s, and how women redefined social expectations and traditions through fashion. 9 a.m.9 p.m. through Feb. 2017, $10-$24, Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., 702-229-2734.

Youth Garden Series: The topic of this three-class series is Let’s Get Growing—Rooting for Plants. The class for children 6-8 is 10 a.m.-noon and the class for children 9-12 is 1-3 p.m., $24-$30, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. *Also: Nov. 9 and 16

LIFE SEMA Ignited: Hundreds of cars and trucks will roll out for public viewing. The car show extravaganza will also feature food, entertainment, iconic builders and more. 3-10 p.m., $20 (free for SEMA Show attendees and children under 12), Gold Lot across from the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, semaignited.com. Vocal Jazz Solo Concert: Enjoy performances from the CSN Jazz Singers. 7:30 p.m., $5-$8, CSN’s Department of Fine Arts Recital Hall, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-5483. *Also: Nov. 5 Obsidian Fine Art Grand Opening: Artwork by Steve Anthony and Mandy Joy will be on display through Nov. 25. 6-10 p.m., free, Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 240, 702-540-9331.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival: The festival will feature publishers, artists and writers, film screenings, panels, vendors, live music, children’s activities and more. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., free-$7, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, vegasvalleycomicbookfestival.org. St. Jude’s Against All Odds Celebrity Poker Tournament: Play poker and enjoy dinner, with the opportunity to play with celebrity poker players. 5 p.m., $200-$600, The

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Joint at Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road, stjude.org/lvpoker. Wines for the Thanksgiving Table: Sample and learn about fall-friendly wines 4-5 p.m., $50, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 1-888-881-9367. Women’s Conference Series: This workshop is designed to help women recognize their spiritual power and the importance of love and beauty. 2-5 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-4800. Fashion for Autism Gala: This event will feature a fashion showcase by Diane von Furstenberg, a Champagne and cocktail reception, an auction, dinner, entertainment and dancing. 6 p.m., $300, Aria Resort, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-564-2453. Las Vegas Heart & Stroke Walk/ Run: Join thousands of walkers to support the American Heart Association. There will be a noncompetitive route as well as two 5K routes. Enjoy free sandwiches, complimentary blood pressure and BMI screenings, nutritional information and a Kids’ Zone. 7:30 a.m., $45, Fremont Street Experience, 702-789-4373. Mule Deer Foundation Dinner & Banquet Fundraiser: This event will feature family entertainment, games and an auction. 5:30 p.m., $30-$130, The Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave., 702-604-6764.

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Soon after the 1990 opening of the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, Donald Trump owed $70 million to 253 contractors employing thousands of workers. The next year, when the casino collapsed into bankruptcy, those owed the most got only 33 cents in cash for each dollar earned, with promises of another 50 cents per dollar later. It took years to get the rest, assuming the companies survived long enough to collect. (Associated press file)

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Number of cameras on new Tesla vehicles, a component to prepare them for fully autonomous driving. Tesla drivers will have to pay $8,000 for the software to get the driverless experience.

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Possible decrease in the amount of methane a cow produces when a specific species of red seaweed is introduced into its diet. Cattle are responsible for about 9 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

Increase in luxury car sales this year. Consulting firm Bain reported that the sale of luxury cars would hit an all-time high and account for 40 percent of the $1.2 trillion expected to be spent on luxury products this year.

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Megawatts of solar energy being produced by Target stores throughout the U.S., making Target the country’s top corporate installer of solar power.

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The inaugural Nevada’s Veteran Supporter of the Month award was given to the Las Vegas Veterans Memorial Foundation during dedication of the Nevada State Veterans Memorial. The award acknowledges the patriotic efforts of organizations that support the efforts of veterans, active military and their families. Keller Williams Las Vegas Realty partnered with the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth to renovate housing sites and shelters. Work involved advanced landscaping, roof repairs, fixing shower and bathroom facilities, adding new flooring at several properties and providing new furniture where needed. This was in addition to improvements covering plumbing, flooring, painting, new fixtures, weed removal and general cleaning. Other participating partners included Homeservices Inc., Valley West Mortgage, Guild Mortgage, All Western Mortgage, SCC Mechanical Services, PRS Roofing, Supreme Lending, Carpets N More, Raysco, Red Carpet Moving Best Mattress, Access Services Group, and Goodfellows Shoeshine & Accessories. Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck helped host a school carnival for Halle Hewetson Elementary. The carnival was part of a Safe Summer Nights program for students and families of Hewetson. Volunteers donated prizes and helped staff carnival games. Nevada Donor Network received funding made possible by the Nevada New Markets Job Act Program, administered by the Department of Business and Industry. This allows the organ procurement organization to expand and renovate its campus at 2061 E. Sahara Ave. McDonald’s sponsored the Hispanic Baccalaureate, a graduation event honoring 1,300 Hispanic students in Southern Nevada. The event included a presentation honoring approximately 50 Hispanic students who have received scholarships from the Ronald McDonald House Charities program. Since 2002, McDonald’s has contributed more than $1.7 million to the RMHC Scholarship Program. Employees of Cox Las Vegas presented supplies for the rescue animals at the Animal Foundation. The items were purchased by Cox employees as part of the company’s third annual Cuddle & Snuggle Pet Needs Drive. Impact Las Vegas, a nonprofit women’s group in its third grant year, awarded a $23,000 grant to Boys Town Nevada. The grant will be used to expand Boys Town’s Common Sense Parenting program, a six-session, 12-hour course that teaches practical, easy-to-learn techniques to build stronger family bonds. Easter Seals Nevada raised $38,805.70 during its Easter Walk N’ Roll event at Lorenzi Park. Aristocrat employees raised almost $34,000 for Make-AWish Southern Nevada through a combination of efforts,

including the annual “Fast for February Initiative,” in which employees gave up a favorite food or activity over a 30day period and donated the money saved. Included in the check presentation was Mitchell, whose wish was to go to Australia with his family.

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At its golf tournament, the Nevada Wireless Association raised $10,000 to donate to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.

The Perry Foundation Endeavor Awards recognized the state’s top-performing health care facilities and health care professionals working in long-term/post-acute care. Southern Nevada honorees were:

Nevada State Bank donated $10,000 to Nevada HAND to support its mission to provide affordable, quality housing for seniors and families.

n Achievement in Social Work — Shellie Gibson, Highland Manor of Mesquite

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gave Nevada $750,000 to get more eligible children enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The Nevada Association of Realtors and its LeadershipNVAR Class of 2016 collected backpacks stocked with school supplies to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs. McDonald’s donated $5,000 to the Injured Police Officers Fund. At its 50th anniversary gala, the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada honored five Nevada dignitaries: Jan Jones Blackhurst was honored with the Community Equality Award; Paula Francis received the First Amendment, Freedom of the Press Award; Colin Seale received the Community Juvenile Justice Award and Sheila Leslie was recognized with the Liberty in Government Award. Richard Siegel received the Emily Wanderer Award, recognizing a lifelong career in public service and activism. Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada recognized 13 Gold Award recipients for the 100-year anniversary of the Gold Award. The award challenges high school girls to change the world by designing and implementing creative strategies to help solve an issue of their choice. Honorees were Angela Silva, Stephanie Mevius, Sarah Stipek, Angelique Clark, Victoria Townsend, Sarah Bullock, Miranda Contreras, Quinn Weiner, Veronica Beauchamp, Gabriela Giancola, Ilonna Biondo, Samantha Schuetze and Jordan Whisler. PT’s Entertainment Group, a division of Golden Entertainment Inc., raised $9,000 for Keep Memory Alive, in support of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, a nonprofit agency that provides aid to seniors, received a new 2016 Toyota Sienna minivan worth more than $28,000 from Toyota Financial Services. KLAS-TV 8 News Now and Project 150 collected more than 22,000 pounds of supplies to help homeless high school students. Monetary donations totaled more than $3,000.

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Q&A with randolph watkins

HOA management company owner: Don’t confuse compliance with punishment Randolph Watkins worked as CEO of CAMCO for a year, then bought the company. Recently, the homeowners association management company updated its brand by launching a new website and logo, and enhancing its social media presence. The company aims to be a partner in the community, and to that end it supports charities such as HomeAid, HELP of Southern Nevada and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Explain the services that your business offers. CAMCO is a homeowners association management company that serves as a partner for HOA boards. We offer a full range of services, including monthly financial reports, record keeping, neighborhood monitoring and licensed association managers. Simply put, we make sure an HOA operates smoothly, which benefits board members and everyone living in the neighborhood. You were the CEO of CAMCO in 2014 but the owner the following year. Why did you purchase the company? After running CAMCO for one year, I found that I enjoyed the business — helping others to have the best possible community they can live in, where they feel comfortable and safe. I also came to find that the CAMCO team was very focused on the company’s mission and goals. The company was positioned for continued success, and I really liked the idea of continuing a family-owned business. To what do you owe the company’s success? We like to say we’re an HOA’s greatest partner, and a huge part of that success is our team members, who go the extra mile to make sure our customers know we are their greatest ally. Our clients know we pick up the phone every time they call to handle their needs, and that’s something that really sets us apart. What’s the biggest misconception about HOAs? The biggest misconception is that the management company runs and makes the decisions for the HOA, when in fact the HOA board of directors engages the management company to carry out the policies and directives of the board and to ensure compliance with the association’s governing documents. For instance, Neighborhood A may allow homeowners to paint their homes bright purple while Neighborhood B has a rule against it. We don’t set those kind of policies; we simply work with what an HOA has put in place. It’s also important to note that HOAs are about compliance, not punishment. They just want pleasant neighborhoods and community involvement. What advice do you have for homeowners when it comes to dealing with a homeowners association? How do they know if it is being run properly?

Randolph Watkins says he runs a tight ship. (l.e. baskow/staff)

“A great way to know if your HOA is being run properly is to look for transparency. Get involved in the HOA, attend meetings, ask questions and review the financials. A well-run HOA will have no problems answering all of your concerns.” — Randolph Watkins, owner of CAMCO

A great way to know if your HOA is being run properly is to look for transparency. Get involved in the HOA, attend meetings, ask questions and review the financials. A well-run HOA will have no problems answering all of your concerns. What has been your most exciting professional project? The best part of this job is being able to help a fledgling HOA board turn around from having several issues and complaints to creating an environment that is attractive and enjoyable for everyone. What is the best business advice you’ve

received? “Know your job, be honest and treat people with respect.” Master Chief Petty Officer Douglas Jacobs of the U.S. Navy told me that. Describe your management style. I’m a very straightforward leader when dealing with daily issues and team members. I’ve refined my style over the years as I’ve learned from successes and failures. Also, as a U.S. Navy veteran, I know what it takes to run a tight ship and how to keep my crew happy. That knowledge has helped me successfully navigate CAMCO into its current position as the largest locally owned and operated HOA-management company in Nevada. What is your dream job, outside of your current field? Trauma room surgeon. The fast pace and adrenalin rush are exciting. What is something that people might not know about you? I love soccer and played and coached for a Southern California club for many years.

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Price per share of Microsoft’s stock Oct. 21, an all-time high for the technology giant. Microsoft’s cloud-computing business, Azure, is responsible for the surge after an earnings report showed 116 percent sales growth.

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Amount bid on Virgin America’s “First Class Shoe.” The pair of shoes is one-of-a-kind and made of white Italian leather. The shoes also feature a Wi-Fi hot spot, USB ports and screens to stream video.

$1.37 billion

Amount Canada’s Onex Corp. will pay for Supervalu Inc’s Save-A-Lot grocery business. Supervalu’s stock jumped 9.6 percent after the announcement was made.

90%

Share of Apple chargers sold on Amazon that claim they are “genuine” but are counterfeit, according to Apple.

$170 million

Amount at which a recently found, giant jade stone was valued. The 462,970-pound stone measures more than 18 feet long, 18 feet wide and 9 feet high.

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Number of London police officers who will be equipped with body cameras by the end of summer 2017. The cameras will be supplied by AXON Technology, the same company that makes the Taser. Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a $20 million program to outfit more police officers with body cameras.

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Amount T-Mobile will pay in fines to resolve a Federal Communications Commission investigation. T-Mobile was allegedly throttling data on unlimited data plans.

The Bowlus Road Chief was originally produced in 1934 by Hawley Bowlus, but has been brought back by Geneva Long and Helena Mitchell, who manufacture the aluminum travel trailers in California and run their showroom in Henderson. (courtesy)

Because travel never goes out of style Describe your business.

The Bowlus Silver State Showroom and General Store supports sales of the Bowlus Road Chief, an aerodynamic, luxurious travel trailer. The stateroom’s beds reconfigure from twins to almost a king. Other highlights include a kitchen, an expandable full bathroom with indoor/outdoor shower, and electronics with charging and storage options.

bowlus silver state showroom and general store Address: 110 Cassia Way, Henderson Phone: 805-278-9800 Email: inquiries@bowlusroadchief.com Website: bowlusroadchief.com Hours of operation: By appointment Owned/operated by: Geneva Long and Helena Mitchell In business since: 2014, in Nevada

tech you’d expect. I think Hawley Bowlus would be thrilled to see the advancements we’ve made since his original design. What is the hardest part about doing business in Southern Nevada?

People who have an appreciation for design and love to travel.

So far, we haven’t found one challenge to doing business, other than we have the occasional potential owner who has an aversion to the Strip. Once we explain all the amazing food and outdoor adventures awaiting them and incredible sights in Lake Mead, the Valley of Fire State Park and Mount Charleston, they’re on board with a visit.

What is your business philosophy?

What is the best part about doing business here?

We believe in handcrafting outstanding products with outstanding materials to last for a lifetime. We believe in multigenerational products. We believe in being kind to the environment.

Las Vegas is a world-class city and is a great jumpingoff point to visit some of the best parks in the country, so we’re excited for our owners when they hit the road the first time with their Road Chief.

What inspired you to bring back the Bowlus Road Chief?

Does Nevada need to improve its business climate?

Who are your customers?

In 2000, after a North American tour from Boston to the Arctic Circle to Los Angeles, my family bought a 1934 Bowlus Road Chief. So although the company ended production in 1936, I grew up with an incredible fondness of the original product. I wanted to head west after I finished up at the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania with dreams of bringing back great American brands within a context of today. It was pretty easy to convince my parents to end their retirement and join me in bringing back the Bowlus Road Chief, due to their love of design. So we ensured the design DNA of the new Bowlus Road Chief is true to its roots, just updated with the

We are big fans of doing business in Nevada. Everyone we have had contact with, from the state to the local Henderson office, has been incredibly helpful. We really appreciate the speed that everyone takes to make things happen. What would you be doing had you not lured your parents out of retirement to start this business?

I would probably be sitting in a cubicle, probably in Manhattan, taking the expected path of a Wharton grad. Certainly managing and growing the Bowlus Road Chief business has been an incredible experience. Working with my parents has been fun and they’ve added a layer of support, which has personally been really meaningful.

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meet you wherever you are in the business he lending environment in guest column: life cycle. Southern Nevada is constantly lester romero Consider making time to meet with your evolving, which means more banker in person to learn more about the options for small-business ownvarious financing options. ers. In the past few years, online nonbank lenders have entered the market, adding more choices and n Do they offer fast and convenient lending prodmaking it as important as ever for business owners to closely ucts? While numerous factors can affect the length of time evaluate what each lender offers, including the rates and it takes to get a decision on a small-business loan applicaterms of their products and pricing. tion, the best lenders make it as easy as possible and keep Here are five of the top questions to ask yourself as you customers informed throughout the process. evaluate lenders in Southern Nevada: n Are they transparent about terms and pricing? Borrowers should look for a loan product that clearly states n Do they have a track record of serving local small its terms and pricing up front. Take time to fully understand businesses in our community? When choosing a lender, how much the loan will cost, frequency of payments and any make sure it has a local team focused on helping smalladditional fees associated with the loan. As you pursue credit business owners at every stage, from those starting up for your business, be sure lenders provide the interest rate and expanding to those looking to transition or sell their as well as how much you would owe each payment period. business. It can demonstrate the lender is focused on more Compare all of your options to ensure you’re getting the than booking loans and shows commitment to serving and product that best meets your financial needs. helping small businesses in Southern Nevada. Obtaining funding for your business may seem challengn Do they offer comprehensive support? When you’re ing, but business owners in Southern Nevada have more looking for funding, it’s important to thoroughly research options today than ever. It’s important to take the time early and assess your options. It’s helpful to prioritize those lendon to research and assess all your options so you can deterers who provide a full array of small-business offerings. mine what type of lender you want to work with and which n Do they offer a range of lending options? Right financing option is best suited to meet your business, and now, you might need a traditional loan, credit card, line of our community’s, needs. credit, community development microloan, grant or U.S. Lester Romero is the small-business manager for Small Business Administration-backed loan. But you’ll Wells Fargo in Southern Nevada. want a lender that offers a variety of funding options to

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Halloween costumes need not break the bank By Danielle Birkin Special to vegas inc

Halloween revelers who sneak into their wallets to pay for candy, costumes and other frightful expenses this year will fork over an average of $82.93. That’s not a phantom: Halloween retail spending is projected to reach a recordsetting $8.4 billion, a significant bump from last year’s $6.9 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. A record-setting 171 million Americans are expected to celebrate Halloween this year, and spending on costumes will likely total $3.1 billion, the survey found. “Consumer confidence has gone up over our last few surveys, because more people are working,” said Ana Smith, senior director of media relations for the National Retail Federation. “More employment means more disposable income, which allows people to spend on particular holidays like Halloween that are more experiential.” While Smith said consumers are willing to pay about $46 for a Halloween costume, there are more affordable alternatives. Deseret Industries, a chain of secondhand stores with two Las Vegas locations — 4655 E. Flamingo Road and 3750 W. Craig Road — offers walletfriendly options, with nearly all readymade, gently used costumes averaging about $7. “Families are excited to celebrate Halloween, but they’d like to do so without breaking the bank,” says Brooke Yates, marketing manager for

Employees at Deseret Industries pose as, from left, a cowgirl, a minion, a fisherman and a celebrity. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

Deseret Industries, a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City and owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “We have tons of ready-made costumes for under $10 and encourage people throughout the year to donate their used costumes, which is tax-deductible,” Yates said. “And if you can’t find a pre-made costume, you’re only limited by your own creativity.” She said Deseret Industries, which also provides vocational training, restocks the floors of its thrift stores daily. A large selection of seasonal décor also is available. Las Vegas-based nonprofit Opportunity Village, which serves Southern

Nevada children and adults with disabilities, is another one-stop shop for DIY Halloween looks at its thrift store, 390 S. Decatur Blvd. “We have a small selection of new costumes, which we sell at a discount, but the real treasure is in piecing together your own costume,” says Marty Wood, director of marketing for Opportunity Village. “If you bring your imagination to the store, you can get some amazing ideas.” For Halloween revelers who are willing to pay a little more without going bust, Star Costume & Theatrical Supply, 3230 S. Valley View Blvd., is a viable option, owner Marc Salls said. Star offers off-the-rack and custom-

themed costumes and accessories, as well as high-quality rentals. A Darth Vader costume, for example, might retail for $1,500 but costs about $250 to rent. Open year-round, Star derives some 40 percent of its business from Halloween spending, said Salls, who emphasized the DIY aspect of creating a signature look with inexpensive accessories available at the store. “You can get a pair of bunny ears for $6,” Salls said, adding that recent sales reflect the national trend in spending. “Retail purchasing is up this year about 10 percent, indicating that the public must feel the economy has improved. “We’re seeing trends in superheroes and pirates, but also characters like Scooby-Doo and the Flintstones, which we haven’t seen in a long time,” Salls said. “And with the Nevada Day holiday, there will be Halloween parties Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so people can get more bang for their buck.” Smith said the National Retail Federation survey revealed a shift in costume popularity, with princess getting knocked out of the No. 1 spot after an 11-year reign. “More children are dressing like their favorite superheroes or action figures, while costume choices for adults depend on the age range,” Smith said. “For millennials, Batman is No. 1, witch is No. 2 and animal is No. 3 — these can all be very easy do-it-yourself costumes. When we look at adults 35 and older, witch is No. 1, pirate is No. 2 and political figure is No. 3, which is no surprise given the upcoming election.”

Panel shares ways for small businesses to guard against online attacks By adam candee Staff Writer

Your smart refrigerator can stop you from accessing your bank account in the age of the “internet of things.” The evolving threat of such cyber and wire fraud drew a crowd of dozens wanting more information on how to protect themselves and their businesses to a recent event sponsored by City National Bank at the Innevation Center. Bank executives discussed complex ideas such as denial-of-service attacks — methods for turning internetconnected items like your fridge into agents of fraud — and Cryptolock-

ers — a type of malware that requires victims to pay a ransom to the virus handlers to decrypt files. They also offered practical solutions for protecting against a threat that costs businesses about $115 billion a year. The simplest solutions involve denying access to information, such as not posting vacation pictures or announcing upcoming vacations on social media. Another suggestion is dedicating a single low-limit credit card for online purchases, limiting the amount of damage that can be done if the card is compromised. Online businesses also serve as a treasure trove of usable information

for fraud. Hackers can learn personal information and buying habits, then use those details to craft a personalized phishing email intended to induce recipients to send money. Small- and medium-size businesses accounted for 60 percent of cyberattacks in 2014. Executives detailed some methods for safeguarding them: n Using positive pay, a method by which businesses advise banks of check information and those authorized to debit in advance. n Enacting continuing education for all employees, not just those directly responsible for security. n Enlisting a third-party company

to audit the security of a company’s networks, including mobile devices. This can include identifying the “crown jewels” of a company’s information and who has access to it. n Reconciling accounts and updating vendor information regularly. n Buying cyber-fraud liability insurance. n Creating a crisis-response plan to inform customers of a breach and to quickly shut down the outflow of data. Executives said most data breaches occurred through human error such as clicking on the wrong link or unintentionally uploading something to a company’s network.

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E-sports proponents urge commitment from casinos By thomas moore Staff Writer

The development of e-sports and skill-based gaming can’t come soon enough for some in the casino industry, who see them as ways to draw a younger demographic to gaming. However, speakers at the E-sports and Casino Resorts conference at the SLS Las Vegas said a move into esports requires more commitment. “We got excited about e-sports through an exploratory process last year,” said Seth Schorr, CEO of Fifth Street Gaming and the Downtown Grand, which regularly hosts e-sports tournaments. “What we found is in order to be successful in e-sports, it takes a holistic strategy. “If you’re a casino operator, you need to look at this audience and say, ‘Is this audience really right for my property?’ If it is, then find the people who know how to authentically communicate with this audience and excite them.” And exciting e-sports fans could potentially be lucrative, according to Imari Oliver, an executive at sports marketing firm WME IMG. Oliver, whose company was involved with the ELeague broadcasts on Turner Broadcasting and was connecting e-sports and the NBA, spoke about esports fans and why (and how) casinos could become involved in e-sports. He explained that e-sports is shifting toward being mainstream and that the market was huge. “There are 256 million global fans and 38 million U.S. fans, and that includes watchers and players,” he said. Oliver also spoke about a specific characteristic e-sports fans had that may interest casino operators. “The typical e-sports fan is two times more likely to have gambled online than the average internet user,” he said. There is currently no direct gambling on e-sports in Nevada casinos, although Schorr said his company was working on that. Still, Oliver’s statistic about e-sports fans’ potential propensity to gamble is playing out in a small way at the Downtown Grand, Schorr said. “We’ve noticed, depending on where we actually execute the tournaments, how close they are to table games dictates what percentage of people will gamble. If there are slots outside the e-sports lounge, that gets us zero. “But we have noticed that the esports crowd will play blackjack. You have to have a blackjack game with

the right limits right near the lounge. And we’ve created food and beverage menus specifically to induce them to spend — which has meant we’ve seen increase in food and beverage spending.” Schorr said Downtown Grand marketed to e-sports fans via social me-

dia and staged contests and raffles for the latest e-sports and tech gear. The property also has specific rooms for competitors and casual players, and even has e-sports suites. Also, the fact that the Downtown Grand’s e-sports lounge is near the entrance, rather than in a dark cor-

ner in the back of the casino, demonstrates a commitment to the customers that Schorr said was necessary. “If you’re only putting up a weekly tournament every Friday and doing it just to capture this demographic’s wallet, you will probably be disappointed,” he said.

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Presidential race has shined spotlight on the issue what is otherwise a serious issue. Recent stories in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and elsewhere have outlined an extensive history of Trump companies withholding payment for completed or in-process work in an effort to renegotiate. These hardball tactics have left contractors entangled in protracted lawsuits lest they settle a debt for less than favorable terms. The Las Vegas Sun recently published a roundup of Trump’s business dealings in Las Vegas, which found a trail of controversy and complaints. In Atlantic City, Trump’s bankruptcies left a string of businesses in the red or simply closed. Trump has proudly defended his business practices in his books and in interviews. He reasserted his penchant to renegotiate by withholding payments — on subjective matters of workmanship or other flaws he could find and use as reasons for not paying. “I’ll do that with probably 10 or 15 percent of contractors,” he told Reuters in 2015. In other interviews, he’s provided a number as low as 1 in 1,000 to quantify the practice. With all the talk of Trump stiffing scores of contractors, new light is being focused on business practices that may be legal but still draw smaller business owners into a brutal game that can leave them in a debilitating squeeze. “The reality is he who has the gold makes the rules,” said Richard Peel of Peel Brimley, a construction law firm with offices in Henderson and Seattle. In Las Vegas, the problem of predatory renegotiations was particularly common and coincided with the arrival of larger corporations in the 1980s and ’90s. “In the ’90s, corporations came to town, it was big business, and they brought their Wall Street ways to Las Vegas,” he said. “The owners who had more money were able to dictate the terms of the contract. If you wanted to work, you had to accept.” Peel co-authored a series of “prompt-payment” statutes in the late 1990s and early 2000s that gave contractors and subcontractors power to force timely payments with the right to claim a mechanic’s lien, which essentially prevents an owner from taking full ownership of a property built by people who hadn’t yet

“In the ’90s, corporations came to town, it was big business, and they brought their Wall Street ways to Las Vegas. The owners who had more money were able to dictate the terms of the contract. If you wanted to work, you had to accept.” — Richard Peel, of Peel Brimley, a construction law firm

been paid. “We have good laws in this state, some of the best in the nation,” Peel said. “They’ll provide protection to construction contractors if they use them.” Before Nevada’s prompt-payment laws existed, “it became all too common to see people not getting paid for their work,” Peel said. “Unfortunately, a lot of people were getting hurt.” But just because these laws are in place, that doesn’t mean the problems they sought to address have disappeared. “As the economy starts to tick back up, you have good owners and bad owners, and issues of nonpayment are always going to be a tagalong,” Peel said. The Nevada State Contractors Board oversees about 15,000 licensed businesses in Nevada. The sevenmember board, overseen by a governor-appointed executive director, fields complaints from or about its licensees — on issues related to workmanship quality, violations of industry regulations, fraudulent or unethical practices or just about anything else that threatens the confidence Nevadans have in their contract labor relations. The board also has the right to conduct investigations, in collaboration with law enforcement authorities, and can levy fines up to $10,000 for each violation it finds. The board handles between 1,800 and 2,100 cases a year. According to NSCB reports, 240 of these were for “money-owing” complaints in 2015. “Western states tend to be more progressive in enforcement efforts,” NSCB public information officer Jennifer Lewis said. “In Nevada, we have a pretty expedited process for investigations and disciplinary hearings.” The board doesn’t have the power to force payment. It does, however, have the authority to suspend contractors’ licenses during the course

of an investigation or until payment issues are resolved. Below are five steps a contractor can take before, during and after a project is complete to avoid predatory renegotiations. These do not guarantee payment in full but can help push forward a slowpay situation and push back against Trumpian tactics of withholding money to pressure smaller businesses into accepting less money for services rendered: Get licensed Contractors in Nevada are supposed to be licensed with the NSCB. This costs $300 for an application fee and about $600 for a biennial licensing fee (which can vary depending on business type and size). The license also requires contractors to pass certain tests about basic business law and safety matters specific to their trade. This license is a foundational requirement for small businesses looking to take full advantage of protections in Nevada law. And while not having a license doesn’t prevent you from pursuing other legal remedies, unlicensed operators face a more difficult slog — in part because you could face criminal penalties in Nevada for contracting without a license and end up on the NSCB’s most-wanted list. Know your rights, and let them know you know your rights Before work even commences on a project, contractors should issue the owner a “Notice of Right to Lien.” This simple one-page form, delivered in person or sent by certified mail, requires no action from the business owner but lets them know you intend to be paid in full and will be lining up any ducks necessary to help in the fight accordingly. With this paperwork in place, you are set for best results should you need to progress to the next steps.

Stop working Once work has commenced, a missed date on a payment schedule can signal trouble. Since 2005, Nevada’s Prompt Payment Act provides contractors tools that prevent owners from stringing them along with a promise of payment as work continues. First, you have to notify the nonpayer of your intent to stop working in 10 days if you are not paid. If that doesn’t result in a check, the contractor should follow through — assuming you fill out proper paperwork and abide by certain deadlines. From there, additional forms within certain time frames let you terminate the contract while retaining rights to sue for full amounts. File a mechanic’s lien Lawsuits aren’t ideal, particularly when work has begun and a project’s future is in the balance. One of the strongest tools available for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers is a mechanic’s lien. Nevada’s mechanic’s lien laws allow for just about anyone involved in a project to stake a claim for whatever property they played a part in building — if they are licensed and have filed all appropriate paperwork within specific deadlines. In 2010, a group of 25 subcontractors used this method to recoup nearly $490 million from MGM Resorts. In the Trump cases, a mechanic’s lien preceded several incidents of what would later become amicable settlements. File a money-owing complaint with the NSCB In cases where one contractor or material supplier has allegedly stiffed another, the NSCB will step in to try to resolve the issue in response to a complaint — at first informally but eventually backed by investigative authority and the ability to conduct disciplinary hearings (which could result in fines or, in extreme cases, license revocation). The board can’t force anyone to pay a disputed debt directly, but it can suspend licenses of contractors facing payment complaints until they show proof of financial responsibility, which tends to push parties toward an expedited payment resolution while also pushing truly disreputable businesses out of town.

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Calendar of events tuesday, november 1 National Facilities Management and Technology Conference & Exposition Time: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2 Cost: Free Location: Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit nfmt.com/vegas The goal of this event is to bring free education, networking and product discovery to facilities professionals throughout the country. Large Vision Business Network mixer Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Suncoast, Grand Ballroom, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-639-6964 This expo is for veterans and family and friends. Companies will recruit new employees and offer entrepreneurial opportunities, education, training, and health and housing exhibits. Success & Insights from Downtown Denver, Phoenix and Santa Monica Time: 5-7:15 p.m. Cost: Free Location: The D, 301 Fremont St., Las Vegas Information: Visit dtlvalliance.org Featured speakers are Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman; Kathleen Rawson, CEO of Downtown Santa Monica Inc.; John Desmond, executive vice president of Downtown Denver Partnership; and David Krietor, president and CEO of Downtown Phoenix Inc.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 2016 Pinnacle Awards Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $85 for Public Relations Society of America members; $95 for nonmembers Location: Keep Memory Alive Event Center, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas Information: Visit prsalasvegas.starchapter.com Top PR practitioners in Nevada will be honored.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Tea, Chocolate, Champagne & Touro Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free for students and

researchers; $20 general admission Location: Touro University Nevada, 874 American Pacific Drive, Henderson Information: Call 623-256-0503 Meet the faculty at Touro University. Tours of the new autism center and classroom expansion will be provided. Breakfast briefing Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: Free for Houldsworth, Russo & Co. clients; $35 for nonclients Location: Houldsworth, Russo & Company, 8675 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Visit trusthrc.com Gina Bongiovi, owner of the Bongiovi Law Firm and Corporate Consigliere, will discuss smallbusiness legal mistakes and solutions for them. Las Vegas Investor Roundtable Time: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $99 for entrepreneurs; $129 for investors/service providers Location: Work in Progress, 317 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas Information: Visit fundingpost.com. Meet investors from Nevada, Silicon Valley, southern California and Seattle. Attendees will gain an understanding of what investors are looking for in the Las Vegas market. Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. (RSVP by Nov. 1) 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 Sean Connery of Orbis Solutions will present on “8 Critical IT Security Protections Your Business Must Have in Place.”

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Business Excellence Awards Luncheon Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (RSVP by Nov. 2) Cost: $60 for Metro Chamber members; $75 for nonmembers Location: MGM Grand, Premier Ballroom, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3843 Celebrate the diversity, creativity and ingenuity

of the Las Vegas business community. Twentyfive local businesses will be recognized at the event.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Use DreamBuilder for Business Plans Time: 1 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson Information: 702-207-4260 Attendees will learn how to use DreamBuilder, an interactive and educational tool that facilitates the business plan writing process. Registration requested. Grape-growing and wine-making business class Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $20 Location: Khoury’s Fine Wine and Spirits, 9915 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com This workshop will help beginning farmers and ranchers develop agricultural entrepreneurship, sustainable marketing strategies and to improve profitability. Today for Tomorrow Time: 6-10 p.m. Cost: $350 for general admission; $500 for VIP pass Location: Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit cisnevada.org Connect with local business professionals and community leaders at this gala, with proceeds to benefit Communities in Schools Nevada. Leadership Las Vegas annual Smooth Water Rafting Tour Time: 8:45 a.m.-2 p.m. (RSVP required) Cost: $35 Location: Lake Mead RV Village, 268 Lakeshore Road, Boulder City Information: Email Mauricia Baca at mbaca@ outsidelasvegas.org Leadership Las Vegas alumni and their guests will connect at this outdoor event. Attendees will raft in the Colorado River, along with the Superintendent for the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

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Indian National Finals Rodeo

South Point

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Records and Transactions BID OPPORTUNITIES NOVEMBER 1 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for hot climate sealant Clark County, 604254 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov

NOVEMBER 3Â 2:15 p.m. Pinto campus social services elevator modernization Clark County, 604246 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

NOVEMBER 4 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract For electrical supplies Clark County, 604239 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions Sales $2,750,000 for 22,554 square feet, office 7448-7530 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Jarrad Katz, SIOR, CCIM, and Galit Kimerling and Marty Martell of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $1,850,000 for 247 acres, land A portion of APN: 140-14-101-001, on Hollywood Boulevard and Alto Avenue, North Las Vegas 89156 Landlord: Bureau of Land Management Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: Mosaic Hollywood 247 LLC Tenant agent: Vince Schettler of Colliers International $1,375,000 for 18,684 square feet, office 1410 and 1434 E. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson 89015 Landlord: Lake Mead Properties Landlord agent: Dean Willmore, SIOR, of Colliers International Tenant: Great Blue Lake LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $1,050,000 for 2.06 acres, land SEC Blue Diamond Road and Mohawk Street, Las Vegas 89139 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Michael Reiss of Reiss Properties Tenant: Interlinks LLC Tenant agent: Alexia Crowley and Jerry Hagfeldt of MDL Group $881,800 for 12,800 square feet, industrial

2325 Western Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Jarrad Katz, SIOR, CCIM, and Galit Kimerling and Marty Martell of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $630,000 for 0.89 acres, land Northwest corner of Sahara and Stockton avenues, Las Vegas 89104 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Jarrad Katz, SIOR, CCIM, and Galit Kimerling and Marty Martell of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $609,000 for 5,566 square feet, industrial 1051 Olsen St., Suite 3411, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Sam Scaletta and Tony Scaletta of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $550,160 for 5,290 square feet, industrial 1051 Olsen St., Suite 4111, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Sam Scaletta and Tony Scaletta of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $382,500 for 3,914 square feet, industrial 1051 Olsen St., Suite 1211, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Sam Scaletta and Tony Scaletta of MDL Group Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose

BUSINESS LICENSES Fast Credit Solutions License type: Management or consulting service Address: 1550 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Fast Credit Solutions Fork&Knife Kitchen License type: Food services or cafe Address: 6050 S. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Black Spot Freeway Insurance Services of Nevada License type: Insurance agency Address: 2346 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Valeria Rica, Joseph Waked and Michael Kaplan Frijoles License type: Restaurant Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 5120, Las Vegas Owner: Aguas

FTI Las Vegas License type: Firearms and accessories Address: 734 S. Boulder Highway, Suite A, Henderson Owner: FTI Las Vegas Gabrielâ€™s DMV Services License type: General services Address: 4550 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Gabriel Chavez-Ontiveros Getting Legal.com License type: Management or consulting service Address: 2621 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Us Client Services Givethebankthefinger.com License type: Management or consulting service Address: 850 E. Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas Owner: GTBTF Golden Assets & Property Management License type: Property management Address: 8335 W. Flamingo Road 102, Las Vegas Owner: Golden Assets & Property Management Gravady License type: Amusement park Address: 7350 Prairie Falcon Road, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Gravady Nevada Great American Pub License type: Restaurant with bar Address: 9310 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 124, Las Vegas Owner: Deux Whops Greenlight License type: Promoter Address: 2800 Highland Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Greenhouse Group Greenlight License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 2800 Highland Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Greenhouse Group Greenlight License type: Instruction services Address: 2800 Highland Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Greenhouse Group Guild Mortgage Co. License type: Professional services Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 106, Las Vegas Owner: Mary Ann McGarry Heel & Hand Nail Lab License type: Beauty parlor Address: 3925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: What a Pleasure Skin & Nail Care

Herbal Vibrations License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Betty Andrade Homegoods License type: Home furnishings Address: 517 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Owner: Homegoods Hookupsales License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite F28, Las Vegas Owner: James C. Hughes Horizontes Tax & Services License type: Business support Address: 2350 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 201, Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Fornaris Suarez and Leisy Leon Figueredo

BUILDING PERMITS $1,426,123, commercial - alteration 4060 Frehner Road, North Las Vegas TWC Construction $880,684, commercial - alteration 2900 E. Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas Breslin Builders $813,965, commercial - alteration 4060 Frehner Road, North Las Vegas TWC Construction $593,000, tenant improvement 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite C07, Las Vegas Austin General Contracting $504,482, tenant improvement 1720 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Titanium Building Group $436,500, church 1600 E. Cartier Ave., North Las Vegas Richardson Construction $400,000, tenant improvement 3300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Hadfield Building Corp $335,000, tenant improvement 4675 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Kittrell Jensen Contractors $320,000, single-family dwelling 6161 Racel St., Las Vegas Morgan Homes $317,969, reroof 2629 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Eberhard Southwest Roofing $298,435, commercial - alteration 2750 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Showcase Contracting $292,936, single-family dwelling 6828 Velvet Snow St., Las Vegas

Richmond American Homes of Nevada $292,936, single-family dwelling 9802 Blistering Sun Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $251,695, single-family dwelling 10054 Cambridge Brook Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $250,073, single-family dwelling 10105 Cambridge Brook Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $247,862, residential - production 2240 Sky Pointe Ridge Drive, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $234,942, residential - production 256 N. Milan St., Henderson DR Horton $234,554, residential - custom 1211 Lake Heights Court, Henderson DR Horton $218,097, single-family dwelling 481 Paso De Montana St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $217,700, tenant improvement 6241 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas NDL Group $211,711, single-family dwelling 300 Oakrun Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $211,007, single-family dwelling 308 Oakrun Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $208,603, residential - model 2248 Sky Pointe Ridge Drive, Henderson Pardee Homes Nevada $208,432, single-family dwelling 10117 Cambridge Brook Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $205,720, residential - production 23 Hilltop Crest St., Henderson William Lyon Homes $203,258, single-family dwelling 12118 Rojo Roma Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $203,113, residential - production 257 N. Milan St., Henderson DR Horton $195,047, single-family dwelling 5768 Sunset River Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada

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Category: trade and professional organizations (Ranked by number of individual members as of Sept. 1)

Company

Members

Who can join?

Annual dues

Top executive

Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors 1750 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-784-5000 • lasvegasrealtor.com

Nearly 13,000

Realtors and affiliate members

Varies

Michele Caprio, executive director

Teamsters 631 Convention & Construction Training 4601 E. Cheyenne, Ave. Suite 103 Las Vegas, NV 89115 702-651-0344 • 631train.com

3,000

Anyone older than 18

Varies

Crystal VanDyke, executive director

The Social Register of Las Vegas 6787 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-256-0123 • socialregister.com

2,400+

Top executives and business owners

Starting at $295

Clair Zeto and Mary Grace Yniguez, CEO and COO

Clark County Bar Association 717 S. Eighth St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-387-6011 • clarkcountybar.org

1,741

Attorneys, judges, legal assistants, legal administrators, legal secretaries, law students and merchants

Up to $175/year

Donna Wiessner, executive director

Clark County Medical Society 2590 E. Russell Road Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-739-9989 • clarkcountymedical.org

1,500+

Physicians, physician assistants, residents and medical students

$860/year

Loretta Moses, executive director

Las Vegas HEALS P.O. Box 80808 Las Vegas, NV 89180 702-952-2477 • lasvegasheals.org

800

Health care organizations and those that support health care

$500-$2,500 per year

Douglas T. Geinzer, executive director

Las Vegas Hospitality Association P.O. Box 98346 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-770-4731 • mylvha.org

More than 560

Local hospitality and tourism industry professionals

$125 per year

Jamie Gagnon, president, executive director

Commercial Alliance Las Vegas 1750 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-784-5050 • calv.org

401

Commercial real estate professionals, Realtors and non-Realtors

Membership starts at $200 per year

Michele Caprio and Soozi Jones Walker, CEO and 2016 CALV president

Southern Nevada Home Builders Association 4175 S. Riley St., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-794-0117 • snhba.com

400

Anyone involved in residential construction industry

Annual dues vary by category, size of company

Nat Hodgson, executive director

Nevada Professional Facility Managers Association P.O. Box 97993 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-798-5156 • npfma.com

300

Facility management professionals, chief engineers and educators at Strip hotels, hospitals, universities, supporting vendors and affiliates

Varies

None at this time

Nevada Self-Storage Association P.O. Box 94795 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-952-2455 • nvssa.org

195

Self-storage owner operators and their supporting vendors and associates

$200-$250 per year

Katrina Bruce, executive director

Nevada Mortgage Lenders Association 3841 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89102 nvmla.com

120

Anyone who is in the real estate industry either as an individual or as a company

Varies depending on whether membership is as an individual or as a company

Coby Baker, president

Sheet Metal Local 88 apprenticeship program 2450 Marco St. Las Vegas, NV 89115 702-632-3014 • smart88.org

Sheet metal apprentices

N/A

Jeff Proffitt, executive director

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Company

Members

Who can join?

Annual dues

Top executive

Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors 1750 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-784-5000 • lasvegasrealtor.com

nearly 13,000

Realtors and affiliate members

Varies

Michele Caprio, executive director

Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada 6040 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-320-4500 • bbb.org/southern-nevada

2,700

Any business that is properly licensed and over a year old

$450 per year

George Cartwright, executive director

Henderson Chamber of Commerce 590 S. Boulder Highway Henderson, NV 89015 702-565-8951 • hendersonchamber.com

1,160

Any business

$290-1250

Scott Muelrath, executive director

Las Vegas HEALS P.O. Box 80808 Las Vegas, NV 89180 702.952.2477 • lasvegasheals.org

800

Health care organizations $500-$2,500 per year and those that support healthcare

Las Vegas Hospitality Association P. O. Box 98346 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-770-4731 • mylvha.org

More than 560

Local hospitality and tourism industry professionals

$125 per year

Jamie Gagnon, president

Nevada Contractors Association 150 N. Durango Drive, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-796-9986 • nvcontractors.org

500

Developers, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, professional service firms

$1,100 per year

Sean Stewart, CEO

Nevada Professional Facility Managers Association P.O. Box 97993 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-798-5156 • npfma.com

300

Facility management professionals, chief engineers and educators at Strip hotels, hospitals, universities, supporting vendors and affiliates

Varies

None at this time

Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200 Henderson, NV 89052 702-878-9272 • nvhotels.com

200

Hotels and industry vendors

Varies

Diane Gandy, executive director

Nevada Self-Storage Association P.O. Box 94795 Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-952-2455 • nvssa.org

195

Self-storage owner operators and their supporting vendors and associates

$200-$250 per year

Katrina Bruce, executive director

Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers P.O. Box 50049 Henderson, NV 89016 702-812-6932 • agem.org

148

Gaming manufacturers, gaming suppliers and supporters of the supplier sector

$1,000-$10,000 per year

Marcus Prater, executive director

Nevada Mortgage Lenders Association 3841 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89102 nvmla.com

120

Anyone who is in the real estate industry either as an individual or as a company

Varies depending on whether membership is as an individual or as a company

Coby Baker, president, executive director

Catapult Groups 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89114 702-945-2747 • catapultgroups.com

CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners

$15,000 per year Brad Mishlove, executive director

Southern Nevada Union Apprenticeship Programs 4241 W. Oquendo Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-452-8809 • unionapprenticeship.org

Union apprenticeship coordinators only

$300 per year

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Douglas T. Geinzer, executive director

Jeff Proffitt, executive director

SPECIAL PUBLICATION

OF THE YEAR AWARDS

2016

CONTRACTOR F R O M T H E N E VA D A C O N T R A C T O R S A S S O C I AT I O N

onstruction forms the backbone of society. It builds the infrastructure that shapes our daily lives, including homes, offices, schools and roads. It’s also responsible for thousands of great paying professional jobs. In short, construction helps make Southern Nevada a great place to live. The Nevada Contractors Association is dedicated to ensuring the construction industry’s future prosperity. We represent nearly 500 general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and affiliated firms. Together, there is nothing we can’t do. We look forward to further strengthening the construction industry, ensuring its long-term vitality and enduring legacy in Nevada. As such, we’re proud to honor the valley’s best general contractors, subcontractors and professionals, as well as the year’s most impressive and prestigious projects. The Contractor of the Year Awards are the industry’s highest and most coveted honors.

Sean Stewart Chief Executive Officer

FROM THE EDITOR

elcome to our annual publication honoring the best of the best in the local construction industry. This marks the 14th year of the Contractor of the Year awards program, a partnership between VEGAS INC and the Nevada Contractors Association. The organization began in 1988 as Associated General Contractors, a subsidiary of the Associated General Contractors of America. The NCA was created in 1995 to serve the local construction industry. The group works with building trades leadership and government to ensure a level playing field for union contractors. Today, the NCA represents more than 500 union and nonunion general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and affiliated firms. In this edition of the Contractor of the Year Awards, you’ll find profiles of each of this year’s honorees, who were chosen by association members. Congratulations to all of this year’s distinguished companies, organizations and individuals. It’s great to be associated with this impressive group of winners.

Craig Peterson Special Publications Editor craig.peterson@gmgvegas.com

2016

Contractor of the year awards

CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

The Penta Building Group

n just 16 years, the Penta Building Group has grown into a nationally recognized general contractor with more than 190 salaried employees. The contractor was founded on the premise that people come first. That remains at the core of the company’s culture today. “Only the judges can truly say what they saw in us,” said Chief Operating Officer John Cannito. “I can say the Penta Building Group has grown significantly while completing over $4 billion in construction services since its inception.” In the last year, Penta has completed and/or has underway some significant work in Las Vegas, such as its joint venture with the Hunt Construction Group on T-Mobile Arena. “But our growth is much more than just adding people,” said Cannito. “It also comes in the realms of safety, technology, education and philanthropy. I have to believe, though, that we are

not singled out for just our work and corporate initiatives. I truly believe it is our people and relationship-focused culture that sets us apart and has us singled out for excellence.” The company works on projects ranging from hospitality and gaming to education and health care. Indeed, it has become well known for its approach to Las Vegas Strip projects. “Our effectiveness — whether on or off the Strip — is a result of our focus to resolve construction-related problems and issues before they become issues,” Cannito said. “This means we are always evolving and looking for innovative techniques and advancements.” Penta has also adopted a collaborative, goal-focused approach to scheduling work on construction projects. This involves working with team members to schedule the completion of specific project milestones according to a target completion date. — Howard Riell

of the year awards

BUILDING PROJECT OF THE YEAR

The Penta Building Group

enta CEO John Cannito said levered balconies as functional parts that there are many projects of design. The design also provided opportuthat he and his colleagues are proud to have worked on. “We com- nities to excel in terms of craftsmanpleted T-Mobile Arena with Hunt ear- ship. The most visible of those can lier this year; are swiftly nearing the be seen in the exterior skin as well as completion of the Lucky Dragon Ho- some of the high-end finishes. “Being part of the project that helped tel & Casino; renovated the first and second floors of the James E. Rogers bring Vegas its first professional sports Center for Administration and Justice team is very special to us,” Cannito said. (RAJ) at UNLV; and broke ground “The success of this project is result of on Culinary Health’s Neighborhood the success of our joint venture with Hunt. Together, our teams’ innovative Health Center.” The T-Mobile Arena, completed craftsmanship, thorough safety strategy three months ahead of schedule, is a and keen ability to overcome challenges that arise led to successfully bringing special addition to the area. Notable elements at the arena this new landmark to the region.” — Howard Riell include innovations relating to canti-

“But our growth is much more than just adding people,” said Cannito. “It also comes in the realms of safety, technology, education and philanthropy. I have to believe, though, that we are not singled out for just our work and corporate initiatives. I truly believe it is our people and relationship-focused culture that sets us apart and has us singled out for excellence.”

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2016

Contractor

2016

Contractor of the year awards

CIVIL PROJECT OF THE YEAR

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Las Vegas Paving Corp.

I Ryan Mendenhall

“I believe that Las Vegas Paving has been singled out for excellence for many reasons, the first of which is our incredible safety record. Our No. 1 goal each and every day is to make sure that our workers and the traveling public are able to get to their destination as safely as possible.”

t is an understatement to say that Las Vegas Paving Corp. helped build Las Vegas. “I believe that Las Vegas Paving has been singled out for excellence for many reasons,” said LVPC Division Manager Ryan Mendenhall, “the first of which is our incredible safety record. Our No. 1 goal each and every day is to make sure that our workers and the traveling public are able to get to their destinations as safely as possible.” Safety and efficiency are part of the hallmarks of the work done on the Las Vegas Wash Sloan Channel. The $101 million reconstruction of the Las Vegas Wash and Flamingo Wash confluence between Sloan Channel to Nellis Boulevard was Clark County Public Work’s first Construction Manager at Risk project, according to Las Vegas Paving’s Jay Smith. It required coordination with Clark County Public Works, Clark County Regional Flood Control District, City of Las Vegas, Clark County Water Reclamation District, Nevada Energy, Southwest Gas and home and business owners.

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The work provided 2.5 miles of flood continued, LVP “makes sure that those clocontrol improvements to both the Las Ve- sures and detours are not only safe but also gas and Flamingo washes in and around the up for the least amount of time possible.” Las Vegas Paving has a proven history old Desert Rose Golf Course (now The Club of bringing projects in under budget and at Sunrise). Improvements included concrete and on time. “We take great pride in that,” said earthen channel improvements from the Mendenhall. He also cited his team’s work Sloan Channel confluence to Nellis Boule- ethic and professionalism. “LVPC has a vard; bridge and roadway reconstruction on longstanding history with every public Sahara Avenue; sanitary sewer relocation works entity in completing their projects and upgrades along the Flamingo Wash; per the specifications and plans. We have a long history of zero claims with each of and the redevelopment of the golf course. The company removed and reconstruct- those public entities and strive to keep it ed a larger Sahara Avenue bridge that now that way. The company has been in operation in Las Vegas for over 58 years. We accommodates the largest of storm events. Notably, an application was sent to have worked hard to form relationships FEMA requesting a change to the “high risk” of trust with everyone we work with and flood zone mapping, removing approxi- plan to form additional relationships for mately 1,700 homes and businesses upon the next 58 years.” The company’s goals for the year completion of the project. Said Mendenhall, “Whether it is a small ahead include trying to continue to keep asphalt patch or $250-million freeway ex- 1,200 Southern Nevadans at work. The Las Vegas construction market tension, we are ready and prepared to accomplish the task at hand.” While manage- “is alive and well,” Mendenhall said. “The ment is aware that lane closures and detours challenge now is to keep it going.” — Howard Riell are necessary to get a project completed, he

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2016

Contractor of the year awards

Shawn Danoski, Bryce Clutts

SAFEST CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

DC Building Group

Since 2008, the company — which Group has two dedicated safety facilitaafety doesn’t happen by accident has a workforce of 30 — has racked up tors who regularly instruct workers on at DC Building Group. In fact, it’s an integral com- 16 Safe Site Awards from the Nevada how to assess each other’s well-being in ponent of corporate culture, extolled Contractors Association, including a rare terms of hydration, noise, and exposure in company leadership discussions, in- trifecta in 2013. DCBC was most recently to dust, wind, sun, temperatures and corporated into every phase of every honored with a Safe Site Award in April of other natural elements, and offer ongoproject, and practiced unfailingly on job 2016 for its work on Southern Hills Bap- ing OSHA certification training to ensure tist Church and in November of 2015 for project teams are knowledgeable and sites and beyond. aware of current project conditions. “The safety of our employees, clients the Miracle Mile Shops façade remodel. The company follows a compre“Both the recent Safe Site Awards and visitors is vitally important to us,” said Shawn Danoski, founder and CEO have significance to our firm, as they hensive safety program — developed of DCBG. “Safety is second nature to “Safety is second nature to us at DCBG and is applicable in us at DCBG and is applicable in every every facet of our working day, from closing file drawers to facet of our working day, from closing file drawers to working 40 stories up in working 40 stories in the air. The safety measures we execute the air. The safety measures we execute definitely save and protect lives.” definitely save and protect lives. Look beyond safety-record data, and let’s provide recognition to our project team in collaboration with NCA, AGC and examine how well people are doing — members and their dedication to en- OSHA — with JHA (job hazard analyses) suring the project is constructed safely, conducted at each project site. Before that’s a true testament of our efforts.” Founded in 2001 by Danoski — with said Danoski, who holds a bachelor of any project commences, DCBC superinfellow third-generation Nevadan Bryce science in construction management tendents and program managers must Clutts coming on board as president in from UNLV (while Clutts holds a B.S. meet with clientele, key stakeholders 2002 — DCBC is a full-service firm with in business administration from UNLV). and subcontractors to design a special more than 700 projects completed and “The awards show that we care about not safety and sensitivity plan outlining a broad portfolio that includes office, only our own employees, but all the em- topics such as where to install fencing, where to place warning notices and how medical, industrial, retail, restaurant, ployees and visitors to our sites.” Boasting a safety record that’s among to escort visitors on site. Projects involvreligious, nonprofit, aviation, education the best in the industry, DC Building ing construction where staff, students, and public works.

consumers and/or tourists are active are given special consideration. Case in point: When DCBC was the general contractor for Opportunity Village’s special-needs campus, the team issued a non-negotiable stipulation that every weekly meeting would address what to do if an Opportunity Village client was found on site, and how to respond to questions from OV clients. “Wicked Slice Pizza at Fashion Show, currently near completion (also) presented unique safety and logistical challenges, as this facility is located within one of the supporting structures of the large cloud element of the mall, which made installation of large mechanical equipment challenging from a safety standpoint as well as ensuring no property damage occurred,” said Danoski, adding that JHA protocols allowed for necessary installations without injury or property damage. “Between our internal safety team and external safety consultants we have been able to keep safe sites a top priority. We want every person on every job to go home to their family, safely.” — Danielle Birkin

SUBCONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR

of the year awards

Tiberti Fence Company

T Jason Plichta

“For over 60 years Tiberti Fence has been the premier fencing company in Nevada, setting the standard for quality, safety and integrity. The commitment, experience and drive to succeed by all members of the team equals total team buy in.”

he yellow Tiberti Fence sign has been in the Las Vegas Valley for six decades, and executives plan for it to continue to be seen well into the future. Local industry has relied on Tiberti for the installation of everything from temporary rental fences and securing homeowners’ property to the installation of intricate security systems like that installed recently in the Federal Justice Tower. With an emphasis on homeland security and a heightened awareness at government facilities, the company has taken the lead on educating and working with design engineers on the suitable products needed to secure those installations. What makes Tiberti Fence stand out, in Jason Plichta’s judgment, is its team culture. “We provide exceptional results to our clients through value engineering with the highest level of professionalism,” said the director of operations. The focus is placed on the firm’s employees by providing “a safe, positive atmosphere and offering opportunities for advancement and growth.”

Another facet that sets the company apart from its competitors is stability, Plichta explains. “For over 60 years Tiberti Fence has been the premier fencing company in Nevada, setting the standard for quality, safety and integrity. The commitment, experience and drive to succeed by all members of the team equals total team buy in.” Case in point: The Federal Justice Tower, located at 501 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The design-build facility was completed this year by SR Construction, and will be the home for more than 300 employees for the Immigration Customs Enforcement Agency and U.S. Attorney’s office. Tiberti Fence was contracted to supply various security aspects to this facility. “As the project progressed several different crews were utilized to complete specific types and areas of work,” Plichta said. “Tiberti Fence had to work closely with several trades in order to facilitate the implementation of the crash-rated systems throughout the duration of the project.” Various factors necessitated both redesign and re-engineering. Tiberti worked

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Contractor

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closely with the contractor and various manufacturers in order to bring the project in as planned. This included re-design of the crash-rated bollards and original fence from a K-4 rating to K-12 due to increased security concerns at government facilities. “In laymen’s terms, a K-4 system will stop a 15,000-pound vehicle traveling at 30 miles per hour, while a K-12 system will stop a 15,000-pound vehicle travelling at 50 miles per hour, said Plichta. “In today’s environment of potential threat, government facilities such as the Federal Justice Tower continue to look for ways to increase security while not obstructing dayto-day functionality.” For the year ahead, Plichta and his colleagues plan to maintain their industryleading safety rating and deliver cost-effective projects while maintaining profitability. The challenge will continue to be creating “new and innovative means and methods that provide the necessary flexibility required to meet the demands of our clients’ schedule.” — Howard Riell

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

2016

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Ahern Rentals

Don Ahern, John Ahern

“If you’re a member of the community doing business in that community, you have a responsibility as a business to bring value to all who live in that community. You must be respectful, treat all fairly and courteously, be charitable and help those in need. Only then do you earn the right to be successful in that community.”

ohn Ahern started Ahern Rentals in 1953, eventually turning it over to his son Don. The firm has grown from the original rental yard with a handful of employees located on West Bonanza Road to a rental company with locations across the USA, and is part of a larger group of companies with a global reach. In 1978, Don started the aerial work platform division of Ahern Rentals, which focused upward with high-reach lifting machines that yielded cost efficiency, higher productivity and increased safety. Through organic growth and a consistent “thinking outside the box” approach to business and development, Ahern Rentals has become the largest independent rental company in North America. In all, the Ahern family of companies incorporates 15 brands, which between them employ more than 2,400 people globally. With a focus on the construction sector, Ahern companies provide a comprehensive offering to its customer base, including equipment sales and rentals, spare parts, financing, IT & security sys-

tems, and transportation services. Ahern Rentals inventories more than 46,000 pieces of rental equipment in its fleet. “We are also a high-reach specialist with 27,000-plus pieces of high-reach equipment in the fleet,” said Ahern. To support its philosophy of providing the best equipment and service at an affordable price, and to better serve the construction industry, Don Ahern created Xtreme Manufacturing to engineer and build what it calls the toughest boom forklift in the world. Together with the acquisition of Snorkel aerial work platforms a few years ago, the Ahern family of companies has become a major player in high reach equipment manufacturing and rental worldwide. Giving Back With its dedication to leadership in community affairs, Ahern Rentals and its family of companies donate substantial financial support and more to charities and organizations that benefit underserved,

physically impaired, and others in Southern Nevada. It was founder John Ahern who set the philosophical tone, noting, “If you’re a member of the community doing business in that community, you have a responsibility as a business to bring value to all who live in that community. You must be respectful, treat all fairly and courteously, be charitable and help those in need. Only then do you earn the right to be successful in that community.” The company has a charitable foundation that supports employees’ special needs children and older dependents with long-term medical issues. The company also has a Make a Difference program that encourages employees to get involved with local charities. Ahern is also a contributor to Remote Area Medical, a volunteer nonprofit medical relief corps that provides free health, dental, and eye care and technical and education assistance to people around the world. — Howard Riell

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roy McKnight founded Las Vegasbased Region 9 Safety Compliance — a construction-safety consulting company — in 2008, having worked previously as a safety inspector since 2003, during which time he developed a core value of building longterm relationships in the industry while becoming an expert on the OSHA 1926 Construction Standard and accumulating years of hands-on field experience. “Then the economy crashed and I was laid off, but ACG offered me the safety portion of the business to run as my own company, with the promise to use my services for all of their members, and I’ve looked for other clients as well,” said McKnight, recounting the genesis of Region 9 Safety Compliance, which is dedicated to helping members achieve the safest possible workplace. To that end, he advocates a Zero Tolerance Safety Policy, whereby even the slightest safety infraction is unacceptable. Sometimes workers might skirt safety protocols and violate what they consider small safety hazards to complete a task quicker, but shortcuts lead to accidents, said McKnight, who is also a proponent of the trickle-down theory of safety, upholding the belief that sound safety practices must originate at the uppermost levels of management. “Our goal is to instill into every company that safety is the highest priority and it begins with top management making safety first,” said McKnight, who has some 20 years of experience in the business of construction safety. “Our dedication to implementing a proactive approach to safety is totally dependent on top management supporting their safety programs, because top management controls all the moving parts that create our industry.” Region 9 Safety Compliance also offers other services including a contractor-specific safety manual, tool box talks manual, jobsite safety hazard analysis, site-specific safety hazard analysis, customized safety training, forklift training, fall-protection training, OSHA representation and more. McKnight also conducts OSHA informal hearings and has an excellent track level of reversals. “Because we walk our sites regularly and enforce our safety programs, eight out of 10 of our citations are turned around at the OSHA informal hearing level of the process,” McKnight said, adding that this can present some un-

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usual challenges. “Because of our record at turning OSHA citations around, we get companies that don’t follow their safety programs and don’t use us to walk their sites, then expect me to go in there and work magic when they get

more in-depth 30 hours of required training for supervisors and superintendents, in addition to auditing construction sites to ensure they are in compliance with OSHA standards, providing written reports and recommendations.

“Because we walk our sites regularly and enforce our safety programs, eight out of 10 of our citations are turned around at the OSHA informal hearing level of the process.” a violation. But it’s a team effort that makes us successful at the OSHA office.” In addition to conducting informal OSHA hearings, McKnight also offers the 10-hour mandatory OSHA safety-training course for working hands as well as the

The company has provided safety services to a variety of projects of Nevada Contractors Association members, including T-Mobile Arena, The Lucky Dragon, SLS Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas, Cracker Barrel, Burger King,

Maggiono’s Little Italy, Southern Hills Baptist Church, Silverton Casino, Los Prados Country Club, Centennial Hills Hospital and Bally’s Grand Bazaar. “We want our members to know that we are partners with them in managing their safety programs,” said McKnight, adding that safety is a way of life for him on the job site, with no exceptions. “I write up every violation, because I don’t want one person to get injured or die because I didn’t do my job. As a safety inspector, you can’t see the accidents that you prevent, but if you don’t take action you may see somebody dead.” — Danielle Birkin

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In total, Nunez oversees approximately 1.5 million square feet of state-owned space, and also manages a leasing program with an additional 1.8 million square feet of space.

ustavo Nunez has been entrenched tation of a Computerized Maintenance in the construction industry for Management System for about 80 state some 30 years, both as an engineer/ buildings. “The CMMS allows us to set up a precontractor, and most recently as a public official, having worked for Nevada State Pub- ventive maintenance program by doing inlic Works Division since 2001, serving since ventory control, tracking utilities, and do2011 as administrator of the Department of ing cost-accounting for every building and every piece of equipment we have in the Administration. A native of Cuba who moved to Ne- building, from a maintenance perspective,” vada when he was 13 years old, Nunez Nunez said, adding that the division beholds a degree in civil engineering from gan implementing the system about a year UNR, and previously worked in various and a half ago. “This includes everything engineering capacities for SEA Engineers, from paint and utilities to all the electrical Reno, Clark County Public Works and the and mechanical systems, and the plumbNevada Department of Transportation. ing, the janitorial, the security, and any Nunez also previously owned and man- other requests from the occupant.” Nunez also developed a five-year Capiaged Transwestern Engineering and C&I Construction prior to being recruited to tal Improvement Program for deferred State Public Works as a deputy manager maintenance needs of Marlette Hobart Water System, which provides water to of the Department of Administration. Nunez is an effective communicator — Virginia City and was built in the 1880s delivering comprehensive presentations — “It was in need of upgrading,” he said to planning commissions, county commis- — and also coordinated the successful sions and State Legislature — and is also merger of Public Works and Buildings and a proven problem-solver whose recent Grounds Division in the 2011 session. Under Nunez’ direction, the departaccomplishments include the implemen-

ment is currently overseeing projects from Carson City to Elko, with two major undertakings in Southern Nevada, including the new nearly $23 million DMV office on East Sahara Avenue. “The 38,000-square-foot facility will replace the existing facility with much more capacity, more customer-service windows (40 up from the current 34), outdoor kiosks for after-hours transactions, a DMV Emissions Lab and a motorcycle test course,” Nunez said. “The new facility is currently under construction, and should be up and running in the first quarter of 2017.” Another major project includes Hospitality Hall at UNLV, which broke ground in spring of 2016 and is expected to be open and holding classes in 2018. The nearly $50 million, 93,000-square-foot structure will house the Harrah Hotel College, and will allow UNLV to better serve and accommodate its rapidly growing undergraduate and graduate student body for decades to come. — Danielle Birkin

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