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On Dec. 1, the White House and the Pentagon announced support for American women being required to register for the military draft at age 18. Barack Obama is reportedly the first president since Jimmy Carter to endorse universal registration.

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Threat of substance

on the cover As President-elect Donald Trump fills his Cabinet, questions abound. (Photo by Associated Press)

Fentanyl is a drug so deadly, one tiny fleck equal to three grains of salt could kill a healthy adult. Last year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency issued a nationwide alert about the threat to health and public safety. With fentanyl use on the rise in Nevada, it’s good to know how it works and where addicts can get help.

president’s inner circle

The piecemeal selection of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet members and other close advisers hasn’t been short on drama, as his choices represent what The Washington Post called “the richest administration in modern American history,” and some polarizing stances on everything from health care to the environment.

old rival in new role

A former BYU basketball player is the new head coach at Centennial High, working in the town that booed him back when he was opposing UNLV’s Runnin’ Rebels. While he lacked bench experience, his credentials as a player — he averaged 16.8 points, five rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.5 assists as a senior — couldn’t be disputed.

Pictured: Hub Modern Home’s geometric mirror doubles as a cocktail tray ($135). (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)

A mini guide to shopping small

Don’t underestimate the power of gifts bought from local indie joints (or their ability to earn you cred for being thoughtfully cool). more life n Pets up for adoption, P31 n Calendar of events, P40 n Puzzles, P66

more news Oregon and Nevada approach pot 20 How A group of legislators and business owners traveled to Portland for an industry tour.

Excerpts from the Sun Youth Forum Local high school students shared reactions to the election of Donald Trump.

Five years in, Project 150 is in 51 schools In 2011, two friends heard a story about 150 homeless students at Rancho High School ...

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Why did thousands of people miss out? Because the reveal party for Las Vegas’ NHL team was on the Strip, and traffic was biblical.

the palms’ fresh start

It seems appropriate that the Palms, which hosted “The Real World” and plenty of young celebs and rock stars, has had its share of drama. Now, 15 years after it opened, the off-Strip resort is facing midlife with new owner Station Casinos. Station is tight-lipped about details, but there are clues to the resort’s reinvention.

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standing up by sitting down

Six people were arrested Nov. 30 after staging a brief sit-in on Paradise Road near Sahara Avenue. During the “Fight for $15,” about 100 participants marched peacefully, demanding a boost to the minimum hourly wage. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

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nov. 29

yell no more

Et tu, caesars?

UNLV’s student paper, The Rebel Yell, will be renamed the Scarlet & Gray Free Press. Some students and faculty had argued the name was a racist symbol of the Confederacy.

Caesars Entertainment announced it would phase out free parking at all but one (the Rio) of its nine local properties beginning this month. Residents will continue to self-park for free.

nov. 30

new fight

Mixed martial artists announced plans to unionize. “We are here to ... fight for the fighters who are afraid ... to get left broken with no insurance or care,” Georges St. Pierre said.

Dec. 2

china to vegas Tourism bigwigs gathered at McCarran International Airport to celebrate the first Hainan Airlines flight from Beijing to Las Vegas.

dec. 3

red Rock rally Outdoor enthusiasts rallied under the banner of Save Red Rock, indulging in runs, rides and hikes to protest a proposed residential development near the conservation area.

$95M Estimated amount Nevada spends annually on supervising juvenile delinquents, according to the Justice Center of the Council of State Governments. About half on probation or parole re-offend within two years in Clark and Washoe counties.

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rocky is not satisfied Independent presidential candidate Rocque “Rocky” De La Fuente requested a recount of the results of the presidential election in Nevada. De La Fuente called his Nov. 29 recount request a “spot check” on results across the country. Per Nevada law, recounts must begin five days after the demand is filed and be completed within five days after they have begun.

Miles per hour reached by a patron of the Richard Petty Driving Experience to set the guest record. Celebrating 20 years, the attraction goes through 65 tires and 85 quarts of oil every month.

dec. 10 Presidential candidate Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente is seen before the Brown & Black Democratic Presidential Forum on Jan. 11 in Des Moines, Iowa. (associated press file)

epic rematch life

ready for the rodeo

A customer checks out the look of her new hat in the Burns Custom Hats booth at the NFR Cowboy Christmas gift show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. (Mark Damon/Las Vegas News Bureau)

high return on investment life

snow in the desert The Lee Canyon ski area and tubing park opens for the season Dec. 9, with free coaching available for beginners on Rabbit Peak. The season is expected to run through March, and purchasing passes online could save visitors up to 35 percent. While the resort is small, its master plan includes expanding the 30 serviced trails to 50, with seven more lifts augmenting the existing three and a LEED-certified lodge at the base.

e nt e rtainm e nt

The third and final presidential debate in Las Vegas generated $113.6 million in publicity for UNLV and the region — more than double what the university and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority projected. The agencies spent $7.5 million on the event and generated $1.4 million in gross revenue.

It has been 25 years, but Duke and UNLV will untie their two-game head-to-head record in the first collegiate basketball game at T-Mobile Arena. Great news, Rebel fans: T-Mobile’s state-of-the-art acoustics should make it a great place to boo Coach K.

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the strip

christmas came in like ...

Madame Tussauds started December with an announcement about special holiday exhibits in Hollywood, San Francisco and Las Vegas. While the first two feature wax celebrities wearing ugly sweaters, our city offers the likeness of pop goddess Miley Cyrus on a themed wrecking ball, mirroring the video to her hit song. Anyone who purchases a teddy bear in the attraction’s gift shop through Dec. 21 will ensure that another goes to a child being treated at the Children’s Hospital of Nevada.

Approximate number of homeless people in Clark County, where roughly 1 in 6 residents struggle with hunger. In response, Bank of America distributed more than $200,000 to 20 local nonprofits Nov. 29, supporting their efforts to increase access to necessities.

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OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC WHERE IT COMES FROM Fentanyl first was synthesized in Belgium in the late 1950s and was introduced into medical practice in the 1960s. ■ Nonpharmaceutical fentanyl is produced primarily in Mexico in illicit drug labs. ■ Acetyl fentanyl, a fentanyl derivative, is made primarily in China. In July 2015, the DEA used its emergency scheduling authority to temporarily place acetyl fentanyl into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. ■ Another analog made in China, furanyl fentanyl, has been linked to 128 deaths in five U.S. states in less than two years. Furanyl fentanyl is slated to be placed temporarily on the Schedule I list of controlled substances this year. ■ Carfentanil, also sold as Wildnil, is a fentanyl analog that’s 10,000 times more potent than morphine. It is used by veterinarians to immobilize large animals.

WHAT IT IS

Fentanyl is a Schedule II prescription drug used to treat severe pain or The schedule of manage pain after a drug determines surgery. It also can how much of it is be used to treat allowed to be produced patients with chronic in the U.S., as well as pain who have built the penalties for being up a tolerance to involved with the illegal other opioids. It’s distribution or sale of most commonly said drug. prescribed to cancer patients.

SCHEDULE II

drugs with a high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence; considered dangerous.

SCHEDULE I

drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Carries the highest penalties for trafficking.

The DEA has identified at least 15 deadly fentanyl-related compounds.

Drug type: Synthetic opioid analgesic

HOW IT’S USED

People can swallow, snort or inject fentanyl. The difference between a therapeutic dose and a fatal dose is very small.

HOW IT WORKS Doctors administer fentanyl by injection or transdermal patch, or in lozenges or lollipops.

2. The drug drives up dopamine levels in the brain’s reward areas, producing a feeling of euphoria and relaxation.

Prescription brand names: Actiq, Duragesic, Sublimaze Street names (for fentanyl or fentanyl-laced heroin): Apache, China Girl, China White, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfella, Jackpot, Murder 8, TNT, Tango and Cash

50 TIMES

more potent than heroin

100 TIMES more potent than morphine

1. Fentanyl binds to the body’s opioid receptors, found in areas of the brain that control pain and emotions.

Non-pharmaceutical fentanyl, produced in clandestine laboratories, is sold as a powder, spiked on blotter paper, mixed with or substituted for heroin, or pressed into tablets.

Musician Prince died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl earlier this year, according to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office. The pills were found to be mislabeled as hydrocodone, but it was unclear whether or not they were produced illegally.

3. Fentanyl users quickly build a tolerance to high doses, so a dose that initially is adequate likely won’t create the same high even a few days later. Possible effects ■ drowsiness ■ euphoria ■ lethargy ■ nausea ■ confusion ■ itchiness ■ hallucinations ■ sweating ■ shaking ■ respiratory arrest ■ unconsciousness ■ coma ■ death

Last year in San Francisco, more than 75 people overdosed on fentanyl in a single month, prompting the San Francisco Department of Public Health to issue a public health advisory about the drug.

FENTANYL IS A GROWING THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

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The drug is so deadly, a tiny fleck equal to three grains of salt could kill a healthy adult. ¶ Last year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency issued a nationwide alert, calling fentanyl a threat to health and public safety. During the past two years, the narcotic has been linked to an unprecedented epidemic of overdose deaths, which are increasing at an alarming rate. ¶ Law enforcement officials say it’s only a matter of time until fentanyl use becomes as rampant in Nevada as it has in other parts of the country.

DEATHS Overdose deaths attributed to opioids have quadrupled in the United States since 1999.

More people died from drug overdoses in the United States in 2014 than during any previous year on record.

In 2014, opioids were involved in at least

28,647 DEATHS

ADDICTION Fentanyl’s high potency greatly increases the risk of overdose, especially if the user is unaware that the drug he or she is taking contains fentanyl. Because illicit fentanyl is very cheap to produce, drug dealers often mix it with heroin or cocaine, which significantly amplifies its potency, or market it as a different drug entirely, Police also have increasing found fentanyl its potential disguised as hydrocodone or dangers. oxycodone tablets. Signs of addiction ■ Compulsion to seek drugs by any means necessary, such as doctor-shopping for prescriptions

WHAT’S BEING DONE

GETTING HELP

Public health agencies, law enforcement authorities, medical examiners and coroners are working collaboratively to improve investigation and testing techniques to better detect outbreaks of fentanyl-associated overdoses.

Fentanyl withdrawal can be intense as the brain struggles to restore balance, so most experts recommend detoxification and treatment in a specialized center. Several facilities in the Las Vegas Valley offer treatment specifically for fentanyl addiction, and many accept insurance.

■ Part of the effort

61 PERCENT

includes reporting and monitoring specific drugs. ■ The DEA also is working

to stiffen regulations on synthetic opioids and their analogs.

of all fatal drug overdoses

And experts say the death toll is likely even higher than that. Deaths caused by fentanyl specifically aren’t reported in national data. Only six states — Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Ohio — track fatal fentanyl overdoses.

ONE MILLIONTH OF A GRAM

INGESTED OR ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN COULD BE FATAL.

In those states, the rate of deaths linked to fentanyl increased

■ Impaired personal relationships ■ Prioritizing drugs over family, work and friends

■ The DEA in June

■ Changes in physical appearance and hygiene ■ Rapidly changing moods ■ Financial problems from spending money on drugs ■ Increased tolerance to drugs ■ Withdrawal symptoms when not using, which may include runny nose, sweating, decreased appetite, irritability, anxiety, stomach cramps, diarrhea and body aches

80 PERCENT from 2013 to 2014

*the most recent years for which data are available

urged law enforcement officers to stop field testing drugs because of the proliferation of fentanyl. DEA officials instead advise officers to take confiscated drugs immediately to a laboratory, where they can be handled and tested safely.

Nevada Prevention Resource Center Based at UNR, the NPRC serves those struggling with addiction statewide through partners in the RADAR (Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource) network dedicated to providing access to prevention, treatment and recovery resources. Find the full list at nevadaprc.com/ radar-associatecenters. For 24-hour help: Crisis Call Center 775-784-8090; crisiscallcenter.org

Sources: Centers for Disease Control, Drug Enforcement Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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INSIDE TRUMP’S CABINET By Ric Anderson, Camalot Todd and Ian Whitaker | staff

The president’s job description is no joke. Leading the United States demands wearing dozens of profoundly important hats, and according to the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: “One ‘trick’ a president has is to delegate ... pick qualified people to do certain work, expect them to do their best and then report back on what they have accomplished.” ¶ Those high-ranking right hands make up the Cabinet, overseeing global relations, military actions, energy initiatives and the pocketbook of the federal government, among many other societal pillars. And if crisis incapacitates the president and vice president, they are in the line of succession. Certain positions always get a lot of scrutiny, but given President-elect Donald Trump’s contentious win, all inner-circle jobs are in the spotlight. His selection process so far has been compared to a reality show, and tweets have flown both praising and lamenting the evolving list of so-called “finalists.” ¶ Whatever you think of Trump’s style, it’s bringing great attention to the gravity of these positions and the people who may wield their influence. Up to the moment these pages went to press, this was the status of his starting lineup.

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SECRETARY OF STATE

If it involves foreign policy and international relations, it’s in this tent. The secretary of state is the president’s top adviser on foreign affairs and has primary responsibility for implementing policy. Given Trump’s stated intentions to shake up both new and long-standing trade deals as well as accords such as the Iran nuclear deal and the Paris Agreement on climate policy, this position will be vital to maintaining relationships with allies and civil discourse with nations less friendly to the U.S.

line of succession

In the absence of the president, power shifts according to the line of succession. It ensures that if a disaster ever wiped out highranking leadership, someone down the line would be poised to assume command:

Vice President Speaker of the House of Representatives

Rudy Giuliani

David Petraeus

Mitt Romney

Lawyer and former mayor of New York City

Retired Army general and former CIA director

Businessman and former governor of Massachusetts

Dealing with the aftermath of 9/11 as New York’s mayor tops Giuliani’s résumé for the job, and those who see Trump as a strongman world leader in the Ronald Reagan mold like Giuliani’s tough rhetoric on terrorism (see his “We’re coming to get you!” speech at the Republican National Convention, which was passionate or unhinged, depending on your perspective). But there are deep concerns over Giuliani’s temperament in a job where a delicate diplomatic touch is as much of an asset as a backbone.

Petraeus resigned from the helm of the CIA in 2012, following an extramarital affair with his biographer, with whom FBI and Justice Department prosecutors said he shared classified information on a felony level. He eventually pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor charge. Since his retirement from the military, Petraeus has been working in academic and nonprofit circles. After their recent meeting, Trump tweeted that he was “very impressed!”

Google “Romney an inspired choice” and see how many stories come up. The 2012 Republican presidential nominee is seen as capable because of his related grooming on international affairs, and temperamentally perfect for the job thanks to his unflappable demeanor. He’s also seen as a hardliner on Russia, which would balance concerns over Trump’s proPutin comments. But would Trump loyalists accept him, given that he harshly criticized the presidentelect during the campaign?

Others: U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, appears a favored pick not only among some of his Republican colleagues but among Democratic ones, too. One of his chief accomplishments as committee chair was negotiating between the White House and critics of Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran and giving Congress a yes or no vote on the deal.

President Pro Tempore of the Senate Secretary of State Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Defense Attorney General Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of Commerce Secretary of Labor

SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY

In charge of writing tax code, collecting revenue and managing debt, the treasury is the federal government’s accountant and watchdog over the industries of finance and banking, as well as the instrument of its financial sanctions against foreign nations. Trump’s pick will take charge just as a handful of multinational corporations, including Apple and IBM, are seeking to negotiate lower taxes for more than $2 trillion in untaxed profits stashed overseas.

Steven Mnuchin Former investment banker and Trump’s campaign finance chairman Mnuchin churned out a personal fortune of $40 million as an executive at Goldman Sachs, which was bailed out with taxpayer money after it helped crash the global economy in 2007 and 2008. A housing lender bought by Mnuchin was investigated after a number of lawsuits over illegal foreclosures and racist lending practices. Despite Trump’s campaign rhetoric railing against the finance industry, one expert told Politico, “It’s hard to see Mnuchin cracking down on Wall Street.”

Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Secretary of Transportation Secretary of Energy Secretary of Education Secretary of Veterans Affairs Secretary of Homeland Security

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SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE

The secretary has some responsibility in enacting the president’s trade positions, though the job primarily oversees the farming industry, inspects food quality, provides income-based food assistance and helps develop international markets for American products.

Sid Miller Texas agriculture commissioner Miller is a former agriculture teacher and operates two companies. He helped found the Legislative Tea Party Caucus and called Hillary Clinton as a c*** on Twitter. (The tweet was deleted and blamed on a “third-party vendor.”)

Sam Brownback Governor of Kansas Having championed trickle-down economics, Brownback leads a state whose deficit of $345 million continues to grow in the wake of heavy tax cuts. Before he was governor, he served as secretary of the Kansas Department of Agriculture from 1986 to 1993 and, while senator, served on the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee.

Sonny Perdue Former governor of Georgia A Democrat turned Republican who supports state funding for faith-based organizations, Perdue served in the Georgia Senate for 11 years before becoming governor. He made national headlines in 2007 when he led a prayer for rain on the steps of the Georgia capitol during a severe drought. Others: Chuck Conner, president and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and former U.S. deputy secretary of agriculture; Ted McKinney, director of the Indiana Department of Agriculture in the Pence Administration (many other names have been floated, but they’re unlikely to be chosen)

ATTORNEY GENERAL

The leader of the Justice Department is responsible for law enforcement and administration of justice at the federal level with oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Attorneys and the U.S. Parole Commission, among other arms of the government.

Jeff Sessions U.S. senator from Alabama and that state’s former attorney general Trump’s selection of Sessions has been his most controversial Cabinet choice. Sessions’ qualifications include serving as Alabama’s attorney general and as a U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama, so it’s not as if he doesn’t have the chops for the job. But he has faced accusations of racism throughout his career, to the point that he was denied a federal judgeship in the 1980s over racist comments.

SECRETARY OF COMMERCE

The department overseeing economic growth and job creation will be even more crucial under Trump as America slips further into the worst wage inequality seen since the Roaring Twenties. The current secretary, Penny Pritzker, was a noted fundraiser for Obama.

Wilbur Ross Billionaire investor and Trump fundraiser On first glance, Ross looks to be part of the same “swamp” that Trump promised to drain in Washington. He’s an investor worth more than $2.5 billion and chairs a private equity firm. However, Ross has been a vocal critic of trade agreements like NAFTA and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which Trump vows to overturn.

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SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR

Interior’s mission is to manage and conserve federal lands and natural resources through such entities as the U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. This appointment will be big for Nevada, because the BLM oversees the state’s nearly 50 million acres of public land, determining whether to use it for recreation, conservation, grazing, mining, drilling for oil and gas, etc.

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SECRETARY OF LABOR

The Department of Labor oversees unions, occupational safety standards, unemployment benefits and other work-related issues, and the secretary suggests and enforces related laws.

Victoria Lipnic Lawyer and Equal Employment Opportunity commissioner Appointed by President Obama in 2010, Lipnic is among the lesser-known candidates being considered by Trump. As a conservative member of the EEOC, she dissented from her peers who ruled that blocking a transgender person from using the bathroom of his or her identified gender constituted harassment.

Peter Kirsanow Member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and former member of the National Labor Relations Board A labor lawyer for 37 years and teacher of labor law, Kirsanow believes unauthorized immigrants take away jobs from unskilled American workers, particularly black workers. When the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia infamously suggested that black students should consider attending “less advanced” colleges, he was referencing a legal brief written by Kirsanow, notable opponent of affirmative action and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Robert Grady Partner in Gryphon Investors and former adviser to President George H.W. Bush A Wyoming resident, Grady has worked on federal and state environmental policies. He served President Bush in several roles and is credited with advising him on the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.

SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES The secretary oversees 11 agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and is key in President-elect Trump’s fulfillment of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act and making changes to entitlement programs.

Tom Price U.S. representative from Georgia and chairman of the House Budget Committee

mary fallin Governor of Oklahoma Fallin is known for working with Oklahoma’s dozens of Native American tribes and spent 12 years on the governing board of the state’s tourism and recreation department. She also called for a day of prayer over the financial woes of the oil and gas drilling industry, which is powerful in Oklahoma, though the state is wracked by earthquakes believed to be caused by widespread fracking. Others: Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer; Forrest Lucas, co-founder of Lucas Oil; Oklahoma oil and gas mogul Harold Hamm

SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

The world’s largest employer, with nearly 3.2 million civilian contractors and active-duty military, the Department of Defense oversees the four branches of the military as well as dozens of intelligence agencies and task forces. Under Trump, the secretary will be key in shaping strategy around ISIS and an increasingly belligerent Russia.

James Mattis Retired Marine Corps general and former commander of U.S. Central Command Beloved by a generation of Marines who appreciated his down-to-earth style during the invasion of Iraq, James “Mad Dog” Mattis was picked because of his brutal honesty and his experience in the civilian world. When it comes to policy, Mattis is in favor of a strong military presence abroad. But appointing him requires a waiver from Congress, as the position is only available to those who’ve been out of uniform for seven years (Mattis retired in 2013).

The former orthopedic surgeon and early Trump backer is adamant about repealing the Affordable Care Act, opposes federal funding for Planned Parenthood and federal health coverage that includes birth control, saying such legislation is “trampling on religious freedom and religious liberty” and advocating for equal protection for the unborn under the 14th Amendment. He also is known for opposing marriage equality and voting against enforcing anti-gay hate crimes.

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SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

HUD’s charge is supporting development of communities and providing paths to homeownership. The secretary oversees affordable housing and mortgage insurance programs, guaranteeing they are free from discrimination.

Ben Carson Retired neurosurgeon and former Trump rival Trump offered Carson the Health and Human Services position, but he replied that he didn’t believe he was qualified (despite running for president). Then Trump tweeted that he is “seriously considering” Ben Carson for the HUD role, and media reports say an announcement is imminent, though Carson has not publicly responded.

Robert Woodson Founder and president of the National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise An adviser to House Speaker Paul Ryan on issues of poverty, Woodson received the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Prize and the Presidential Citizens medal for his Center for Neighborhood Enterprise, which empowers grass-roots groups to address community problems.

SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION

Taking need, the environment and national defense into account, the transportation secretary oversees 11 agencies, including the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration. Among the key reasons Nevadans should care about this selection is the bearing it could have on the Interstate 11 project linking Phoenix and Las Vegas. The state also could gain from Trump’s call for investment in infrastructure.

Elaine Chao Labor secretary under President George W. Bush and deputy secretary of transportation under President George H.W. Bush Chao was the longest-serving secretary of labor since World War II, as well as the first Asian-American woman to serve in a Cabinet. Her husband is Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. While she has been praised by her colleagues, leaders of organized labor have accused her of being subject to business interests. Trump has pledged to spend $1 trillion on revitalizing roads, bridges and other pieces of public transit, and the U.S. Travel Association lauded his choice of Chao to oversee it.

SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

The VA is in charge of running all of the federal government’s benefit programs for veterans, including hospitals and the GI Bill. Trump referenced veterans issues — particularly reducing unemployment and homelessness — a lot during his campaign.

Scott Brown Former senator from Massachusetts and Fox News contributor Brown served for 35 years in the Army National Guard, retiring at the rank of colonel. In Congress, he pushed bipartisan laws designed to inform returning veterans of their benefits. When he left office, he went to work as a finance lobbyist and an analyst on Fox News. He was later accused of sexual harassment by former Fox News host Andrea Tantaros.

Jeff Miller Retiring congressman and chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs As the powerful head of a Congressional veterans’ committee, Rep. Miller, R-Fla., sponsored a number of bills defending the rights of veterans, including reducing the VA’s hospital backlog and automatically giving veterans in-state tuition status.

CHIEF OF STAFF

This position didn’t exist until 1939, but it has become one of the most powerful in U.S. government. The chief of staff oversees the president’s senior advisers, is in charge of carrying out the president’s vision, and decides who can and can’t meet with the president.

Reince Priebus

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CHIEF STRATEGIST

The chief strategist is in the background working on plans to get things done. The job is described as day-to-day politicking that serves the president’s overall vision. Given Trump’s choice of chiefs, many analysts have predicted a power struggle.

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The nod to Priebus is largely seen as having two roots: One, it was a reward for him standing by Trump and taking blows for him during the campaign, helping sway moderate Republicans. Two, Priebus is a close ally of House Speaker Paul Ryan, with whom the president-elect has had a testy relationship. Trump needs Ryan in his corner. Still, Priebus’ ties to Ryan and other establishment leaders could pose problems for Trump among his most zealous supporters, given the promise to “drain the swamp.”

The godfather of the white nationalist alt-right movement, Bannon was an investment banker and Hollywood financier before he became a founding publisher of breitbart. com, a far-right opinion site now conclusively shown to have pushed racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric. Despite views that would have made him a pariah in any other election, Bannon made the cut because of his close relationship with Trump during the campaign.

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SECRETARY OF EDUCATION SECRETARY OF ENERGY

The Department of Energy splits focus between energy innovation, education and regulation, as well as environmental quality. DOE’s chief implements the president’s energy plan while maintaining and managing nuclear weapons and reducing nuclear danger.

Federal education officials wield enormous power through giving or withholding education funds to the country’s often underfunded school districts. They also set the long-term priority for the nation’s schools. In recent history, that priority has been high-stakes standardized testing, “accountability” measures and Common Core.

Betsy DeVos Republican megadonor With the exception of her support for school choice programs and presence on a number of education-related foundations, the GOP fundraiser has no experience as an educator or expertise in running a school. A product of private religious school and an exclusive Calvinist liberal arts college, DeVos feels that public education has failed. She is a major supporter of school vouchers, as is Trump. She comes from a wealthy family and married into the Amway fortune in 1980.

Harold Hamm CEO of Continental Resources The Oklahoma oil billionaire and friend of Trump was a leading influence on the president-elect’s energy policies during the campaign. Hamm, whom Forbes describes as “the most successful fracking pioneer,” is speculated to be Trump’s top pick, but he told The Oklahoman he planned to stay at Continental.

SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Formed by President George W. Bush after 9/11, the department is in charge of securing American borders and preventing terrorism within them. Given Trump’s comments about mass deportation and building a southern border wall, the incoming secretary is likely to face an uphill climb.

Kris Kobach

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Kansas secretary of state A descendent of Norwegian and German immigrants, Kobach made his claim to conservative fame advocating that illegal immigrants deport themselves and filing lawsuits to prevent the children of illegal immigrant parents from being able to pay in-state tuition at public colleges. When he met with Trump at his New Jersey golf club recently, he accidentally exposed to photographers the details of his plan of action if chosen. It included barring all refugees fleeing Syria, where more than 400,000 civilians have died and many are starving in a bitter civil war that has reduced many of the country’s cities to rubble.

U.S. representative from North Dakota A Trump energy adviser, Cramer remains hesitant about the prospect of the Cabinet position. As a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, he receives his top campaign donations from the oil and gas, electric utilities and agricultural services industries, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics.

NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER

This is the middleman between the president and national security officials, especially during a time of crisis. The position requires a deep understanding of national security policy, as the NSC adviser typically meets often with the president and the secretary of state.

Michael Flynn Retired Army general Flynn’s rocky career in the military’s intelligence community led him to early retirement. Aides and peers described him as a bad manager who ignored orders and worked against the policy of his department. Flynn has said in retrospect that officials in his department were uninterested in his belief that the U.S. was more in danger of terrorist attacks than it was during 9/11. He is an opponent of drone warfare, arguing that it fuels endless conflict.

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY DIRECTOR The director heads the American intelligence community and advises the president on national security. The nonpartisan office must be confirmed by the Senate.

Mike Pompeo

U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE

The incoming trade representative will be the eyes and ears of America when it comes to economic dealmaking with foreign countries. It’s likely that this position will play a crucial role in reversing or renegotiating deals such as NAFTA and the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Dan DiMicco

Pompeo graduated from West Point and Harvard Law and was a cavalry officer patrolling the Iron Curtain before the fall of the Berlin Wall. He founded Thayer Aerospace in 1997 with help from Koch Venture Capital, prompting opponents to question his ties to the Koch brothers. He serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Intelligence Committee, the latter informing Trump’s choice. He has called U.S. Islamic leaders “potentially complicit” in terrorist acts and strongly opposes the nuclear deal with Iran.

Former CEO of Nucor steel company and Trump trade adviser DiMicco is an opponent of free trade, which devastated the steel industry in which he worked. He has blogged and spoken about the issue at length, criticizing the Chinese government for predatory economic practices and protectionism while lambasting those in the U.S. who tout free trade, writing that massive trade agreements have not only “undermined the concept of free trade but killed it.”

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Nevada leaders look to Oregon for insights on recreational marijuana By Chris Kudialis Staff Writer

PORTLAND, ORE. — “I wish we would have taken some of the steps your state has taken; we’d be so much further along,” Oregon State Sen. Ginny Burdick said to a group of Nevada lawmakers and business owners during a recent fact-finding tour of Portland’s recreational marijuana industry. “Nevada really has been a model example of how this can be done fairly and precisely.” Burdick was referring to Nevada’s flourishing medical marijuana program, featuring some of the nation’s strictest testing standards and a seed-to-sale regulation system that tracks a marijuana plant from the time it’s grown at a cultivation facility to its sale. The same framework could be applied to recreational marijuana, which Nevadans voted to legalize on Nov. 8. Adults 21 and older will be able to purchase up to an ounce of marijuana flower or up to an eighth of an ounce of concentrates per visit for recreational use. Dispensaries won’t have the appropriate licenses until July 1, 2017, at the earliest, so until then, there will be no place to legally buy. Oregon had the same issue after broadly legalizing pot in June 2015. The Oregon Health Authority began an “early start” program, allowing existing facilities to sell small amounts of lower-grade marijuana for recreational use, just three months after the law was passed. Successes and problems followed. More than 100 new marijuana retailers have opened in Oregon since the recreational program launched, bringing the total to 446. The increase in demand and supply helped the state raise $54 million in taxes from Jan. 1 of this year through Oct. 1, according to Oregon Liquor Control Commission economist Bill Schuette. But such competition forced some dispensaries to change hands and drove others out of business, said Burdick and Portland-based Pure Green Marijuana Dispensary owner Matt Walstatter. Until Oct. 1, the state’s minimal testing standards allowed cheaper, lower-grade strains to enter the legal recreational market, so businesses took a huge hit when their product didn’t pass new, tightened regulations. As a result, some dispensaries have warned customers that the marijuana they’re purchasing doesn’t meet state standards. “We’re in a really challenging time here in Oregon for a number of reasons,” said Walstatter, who has been growing and selling marijuana under the medical marijuana program since the early 2000s. “The rules as they exist are incredibly cumbersome.” With a limited number of licenses, a baseline for marijuana quality and a plan to sell recreational marijuana at the same grade as medical, Nevada is “ahead of the curve,” Burdick said to the tour group, which included State Sens. Tick Segerblom, Patricia Farley, Pat Spearman and David Parks and Assemblyman-elect Steve Yeager. Burdick advised the legislators to keep the tax rate “fair” — no more than 25 percent — to avoid allowing black-market sellers dealing at a lower price a chance to creep back into Nevada’s marijuana market. “I think everything is in line for your state to succeed,” Burdick said.

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Up to 24 ounces per visit or up to 1 ounce of concentrates or the equivalent strength in infused edibles.

Up to 1 ounce per visit or up to an eighth of an ounce of concentrates or the equivalent strength in infused edibles. In the Las Vegas Valley, the total tax can be up to 17.15 percent (2 percent excise tax to the state and 8.15 percent sales tax to Clark County, and either an additional 3 percent excise tax to Clark County or 5 percent municipal tax to Henderson or 5-7 percent municipal tax to the city of Las Vegas). That has brought in about $125,000 in tax revenue a month, according to 2016 stats from the Nevada Department of Taxation.

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There is no sales tax on medical marijuana in Oregon.

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Up to a quarter of an ounce per visit or up to 5 grams of concentrates or the equivalent strength in infused edibles. That will change Jan. 1, allowing the purchase of up to 1 ounce of marijuana per visit or up to half an ounce of concentrates or edibles.

Up to 1 ounce per visit or up to an eighth of an ounce of concentrates or the equivalent strength in infused edibles.

25 percent sales tax, though it will dip to between 17 and 20 percent on Jan. 1.

Same sales tax as medical, but dispensary owners will be subject to a 15 percent excise tax on wholesale purchases, according to Nevada Dispensary Association President Andrew Jolley, and likely will pass some costs onto customers.

Recreational marijuana is sold at a lower grade than medical marijuana, with some products failing state testing.

Recreational marijuana will be sold at the same grade and be subject to the same testing as medical marijuana.

$54 million just from sales of marijuana flower for recreational use from January to October of this year. (That number is expected to dip to as low as $35 million when the sales tax is lowered.)

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Sun Youth Forum gets young Las Vegans talking about Trump’s presidential victory By Ric Anderson Staff Writer

Mayra Velarde was too young to vote in the 2016 presidential election, but she was old enough to feel the sting of its polarizing nature. While participating in the 60th Annual Sun Youth Forum on Nov. 29, Velarde, a 17-year-old senior at Northwest Career and Technical Academy, described herself as a rare Democrat in a largely pro-Donald Trump environment at school. Velarde trembled as she told students from other high schools about how her relationships broke apart amid backlash to her opposition to Trump. “My point is how badly my classmates came at me for being a Democrat,” she said before breaking into tears. Trump’s victory was a key topic at the forum, which drew nearly 1,000 students from across the valley to the Las Vegas Convention Center for a day of discussions about current events. As with their parents, the students were divided in their feelings about Trump. In anonymous surveys given to dozens of student participants, they were asked: “Did Donald Trump’s election victory make you feel optimistic about the next four years? Why or why not?”

No, because we have elected a man who has defined racism, sexism and homophobia. He knows how to run a business, but he does not know how to run a country. — Junior, Mojave High School

I’m optimistic because I believe that under his leadership, the economy and small businesses are more likely to succeed.

Not at all. I’m a black Mexican woman. I feel like I make up what Trump doesn’t like. His ideas are radical and oppressive. He’s hot-headed and says the first thing that comes to mind. He doesn’t believe in political correctness and could destroy our foreign relationships. I feel like the next four years could be violent. Racial and hate crimes have spiked. Honestly, I’m just scared.

— Senior, Coronado High School

— Senior, Liberty High School

It’s the most depressed I have ever felt about the United States of America. I lost so much hope in our citizens and in my peers. I felt cheated, since our country chose Hillary Clinton. I felt unsafe in my brown skin; I felt like a target, while at the same time I felt even more protective of my immigrant family than I ever have. I felt like everyone who had ever bullied, harmed or abused had won.

I may completely resent Trump, having supported Hillary since the primaries, but Trump’s bigotry will change the national dialogue on social issues. In a country where many refuse to acknowledge racism, Trump will help bring ignored issues into the spotlight, forcing many Americans to deal with inconvenient truths. I also find it likely that he’ll create tension that could explode in his face come 2020, potentially allowing progressives to take over to change our country for the better.

— Senior, Desert Oasis High School

Yes, absolutely. I feel like Donald Trump knows what he’s doing. He is a very successful businessman, and that is going to do well in restoring the real American dream. People who belong in other countries need to go and live that country’s dream. They aren’t American; the American dream is a dream for Americans, not others. I am proud and can’t wait to see Mr. Trump in action. — Junior, Del Sol Academy

No. It terrifies me that our nation would elect Trump, who is unqualified in every way. The fact that he can do anything in the Republican Congress with support from the Supreme Court scares me, and I fear what he may do with his newfound power. — Senior, Green Valley High School

Yes, because there will be a conservative Supreme Court. I’m not happy that Trump won; I’m happy Hillary lost. — Senior, Moapa Valley High School

— Senior, Coronado High School

Yes. I believe Donald Trump’s conservative values will allow the economy to run its course. With the failures of the Obama administration and the huge amount of debt accumulated in the last eight years, I believe that a change of ideologies in government could benefit the country. I think that lowering taxes would allow for more money in the economic system, and that would stimulate the economy and produce more opportunities. — Senior, Bishop Gorman High School

I am not completely ecstatic, but I am more optimistic than if Clinton had been elected. I put more stock in Trump’s ability to manage money to get our country to a better place, and I see too many flaws in Clinton’s dishonesty. — Senior, Bonanza High School

No. I believe he is a weapon of mass destruction. — Junior, Foothill High School

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The holiday season is one of the busiest times to be on the road, and can be one of the most dangerous. With family road trips, crazed holiday shoppers and an endless array of party invitations to fulfill, everyone is on the move this month — and often in a hurry. The traffic will be heavy and distractions will be high, so it’s especially important that all drivers in the valley stay on high alert while getting to their destinations safely. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to the many pitfalls of holiday roadway travel this month.

be careful in Parking Lots Accident statistics don’t always cover parking lots, which are usually considered private property. With the number of people rushing in and out of stores as they try to grab bargains, State Farm Insurance Agency reports that 20 percent of all accidents this season will be in packed parking lots. When you’re in a parking lot, slow down. Have patience and remember to watch out for cars backing out, sudden stops and children running between cars. What starts as a happy trip to buy presents for your loved ones can turn judah zakalik, esq. the holidays into an instant nightmare if you hit a pedestrian. Regardless of fault, the trauma suffered by all parties when there’s an injury can last forever. It might take a few extra minutes if we slow down and pay attention, but doing so can mean the difference between a happy holiday season and a ruined life. If you’re in a parking lot fender bender, the police may not cite an atfault driver because traffic laws may not apply on private property. They may not even come to the scene. Be sure to document the accident as best you can with your cellphone camera, then contact your insurance company and the DMV when you get home. In Nevada, DMV form SR-1 is used to report accidents when the police don’t come. And don’t forget, most parking lots have surveillance cameras, so don’t run (that’s a felony) and if you’re injured, call an attorney.

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Make sure your vehicle is up-to-date on service and repairs When there are so many variables that are out of your control, it’s important that your vehicle’s working condition isn’t one of them. If you’ve been putting off those new tires or getting your brakes replaced, now is the time to get it done. This is especially true if you’re planning any road trips or will be driving somewhere snowy.

Don’t drive distracted Whether it’s screaming kids in the back seat, a buzzing cellphone or the intoxicated Santa wobbling down the sidewalk, don’t allow your focus to waver from the road. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2012, 18 percent of injury crashes and 10 percent of fatal crashes were distraction-related.

Watch out for motorcycles, scooters and cyclists They’re smaller, harder to see in the dark and more difficult to gauge your distance from, so share the road safely. Be especially careful when making left turns, and give them plenty of space on the road.

Properly secure children and pets If your child is young, be sure that a car seat is installed safely, and that any child under 13 is in the back seat and wearing a seat belt. Anytime you’re traveling with a pet, be sure it’s comfortably seated in a crate.

Don’t drink and drive Drunken driving accidents and DUI arrests increase in December, so spare yourself and everyone else on the road the risk by not driving if you’ve been drinking. If you’re going to a holiday party where you know you’ll be drinking, make a plan in advance for getting home. Find a designated driver and be sure your phone is fully charged just in case the plan changes. No one is going to tell you not to have a good time, but if you realize that you might have overindulged and don’t have a plan for getting home, get a ride with a sober friend or call for a cab or ride-hailing service. DUIs are much more expensive than any metered trip across the valley. Most cabs and ride-hailing services cover you with a $1 million insurance policy in the event your driver is involved in a collision. If you’re in an accident while driving and you suspect the other driver has been drinking, call 911 immediately, even if you’re at fault. Once the police are on their way, take photos of the scene, exchange information with the driver and then wait in your car until the police arrive.

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Title: President/co-founder Agency address: 3600 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Agency phone number: 702-721-7150 Agency website: project150.org Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays To volunteer: Daily opportunities include intake, sorting, preparing hygiene kits and stocking the warehouse and boutique. what is Good Works? In Good Works, an occasional series, we highlight nonprofit groups that are making a difference in our community. If you’d like to nominate an organization, email news@thesunday. com with details.

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Project 150 helps students in need What inspired you to start this organization? In 2011, my friend Don

Purdue and I heard a news story about 150 homeless students at Rancho High School who needed food to get through Christmas break. We found it hard to believe that there could be 150 kids at just one high school who didn’t have enough food to get through the break. So we met with a (school) counselor, and it was really eye-opening. She told us a few hundred students needed help and all but 150 were taken care of. … We called that first charity drive Project 150, and it stuck. Why did you decide to expand the effort? That there could be students going

to Rancho, sticking with it and not dropping out, despite all the hardships of not knowing where their next meal might come from or where they might sleep from one night to the next — it was simply unacceptable to us. We rallied our friends, colleagues and anyone else we could think of to help these kids, but we couldn’t shake the feeling that getting them through Christmas wasn’t enough. We knew that if these kids didn’t get through high school, their chances of succeeding in life would diminish greatly. We had to do more. Rancho is where we started, but we quickly found out that almost every local high school has homeless students. What items do you offer to students in need, and where can they find these resources? Project 150 aims to provide

necessities to homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students. That’s everything from ready-to-eat foods, clothes, hygiene items, school supplies, shoes, underwear, socks, special requests for academic needs, scholarships, and college and workforce readiness. We provide a majority of that assistance directly to the schools, so the students remain anchored to their high school and continue to feel comfortable attending classes and staying on track. Last year, through a grant from the Englestad Family Foundation, Project 150 opened the Brady Caipa Volunteer Center and Betty’s Boutique, where the students can “shop” for free for clothing and other items

Karen Wikler organizes clothing in Betty’s Boutique at Project 150. The nonprofit organization was created to help homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

by presenting a high school ID. The volunteer center is where we sort and package donations to deliver to each of the 51 Clark County high schools we serve. Project 150 is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month. In what ways has it grown? We have increased our volunteer

base and the number of schools — 51 in Clark County and 18 in Washoe County. We serve north of 5,000 students per year. Where do you see Project 150 in the next five years? We would like to have our

own campus with offices for other servicerelated organizations to provide social services. However, that is a huge undertaking, so we will continue to move slowly and consult our advisory board and board of directors for guidance. Discuss the #FeedItForward and #ShareAMeal campaigns. When the

holidays come, most students celebrate a break from books and teachers. But for students who are homeless, displaced or disadvantaged, it is a time of stress because school is often the only place to find their next meal. We step in to ensure at least 1,500 students and their families have a Thanksgiving meal. We rely on community support to provide the meals, which cost about $25 and feed a family of four. We deliver meal boxes to each of the 51 high schools we serve. Project 150 is partnering with Albertsons through its Turkey Bucks program, which allows shoppers to donate money through Dec. 21. Project 150 also partners with Three Square food bank to assist with food procurement. We’ll repeat this effort and deliver meals to high schools for the Christmas

holiday. To contribute and join the effort to #FeedItForward, contact Project 150. How can students apply for scholarships? Project 150’s volunteer

Youth Council empowers students to “pay it forward” by raising money for scholarships to ensure high school success becomes a springboard to higher education. Their fundraising this past year included $10,000 in matching scholarship dollars from each of the sponsoring state colleges. They awarded a total of $70,000 to 29 recipients who will attend Nevada colleges and universities, including CSN, UNLV, Nevada State College and UNR. Why is Las Vegas Prom Closet so important? We work hard to help these

students enjoy their high school experience. Project 150 helps students who otherwise couldn’t afford items such as senior photos, caps and gowns, even formal wear for prom. We’ve found tremendous support from the community, and we’re able to provide a lot of these items through donations and partnerships with businesses and entertainment groups such as Zappos and Cirque du Soleil. What other events do you provide resources for? Homeless, displaced

and disadvantaged students often will sit out activities such as sports or other extracurricular activities because they can’t afford the gear. Anything else you want to tell us? Our community is amazing, and we couldn’t do what we do without you. We also thank the Engelstad Family Foundation for the generous support.

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tips for staying safe as snow season kicks off For many Las Vegans, there’s no better escape from the desert than hitting the slopes come December. While snow sports such as skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and sledding offer a much-needed release, they also can lead to injury if safety precautions aren’t taken. “Most of us can avoid common injuries when doing any sport by routinely exercising, strengthening and using the proper technique and gear,” said Cef Villafuerte, PT, MBA, WCC, Director of Rehabilitation Services at MountianView Hospital. Before packing up and heading to the mountains this winter, be sure you’re prepared for a safe trip.

Common winter-sports injuries There are many types of injury that can occur while participating in winter sports. The most common are sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures, but each sport comes with its own specific risks. “A study by the National Ski Areas Association in 2010 found that the most common injuries were to the knees of skiers. SnowboardOften, skiing, ers typically injure their wrists and ice skaters typically suffer concussions,” snowboarding and ice Villafuerte said. skating require you to be at In general, skiers tend to hurt their legs, snowboarders tend to hurt professionally run resorts or rinks, their upper body and ice skaters tend to hurt their head. but if you’re in a snowy area, sledding can be done just about anywhere. While the versatility of sledding is part of Tips for staying safe on the slopes its appeal, it can add to the associated risks. When sledding, it’s useful to use a sled that While snow sports are seasonal, conditioning and staying active steers, and it’s also important to never go year-round is an integral component in staying safe during the head-first or at night, unless the area is well winter. “Regardless of the sport, 30 minutes of daily exercise and lit. “Additionally, even though it’s tempting stretching will decrease the risk for many injuries,” Villafuerte said. to use garbage bags and plastic sheets to Other safety tips include: sled on, it’s not recommended because they can be pierced by sharp obWear proper safety guards 1 Helmets, wrist guards, kneepads, goggles, gloves and padjects, which can cause injury,” Villafuerte said. ding. Additionally, be sure to wear light layers of water- and wind-resistant clothing, as well as ankle-supporting footwear and warm socks. Don’t over-exhaust yourself Many injuries occur in the evening when people are tired and have been on the slopes all day, so be sure not to push yourself too far, and rest when you need it.

Go with friends and family Always have a buddy and never participate in winter sports alone, especially if you’re in a secluded area.

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WHich snow sports yield the most injuries? The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons cites a 2015 study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reporting over 246,000 people were treated for winter sports-related injuries that year. Skiing: 88,000 Snowboarding: 61,000 Ice skating: 50,000 Sledding, tobogganing and tubing: 47,000

“Skiing tends to be the most dangerous, and tubing, at resorts at least, is generally the safest. However, the reality is that a person also could get a traumatic brain injury just from slipping on some ice,” Villafuerte said. Rather than limit your recreational activity, it’s important to take steps to minimize the associated risks.

Don’t fight the fall “It’s important to allow yourself to fall and learn to enjoy the momentary lapse of volitional control. A common reflex is to lock the arms and fall on your hands and wrists. It’s much better to try to have your forearms absorb the fall, and to sit back when you can, rather than falling forward,” Villafuerte said.

Stay in the designated areas of the resort There can be many unforeseen dangers in areas less traveled, even if it’s just a small slope.

Everyone should be cautious, even experienced participants Even if you consider yourself to be a sage and well-seasoned skier, snowboarder or ice skater, you are still susceptible to injury. “I always see the best skiers get injured the worst,” Villafuerte said. Being overly confident can lead some to push their personal limits, neglect proper safety guards and allow their attention to wane. Regardless of how adept your abilities are, don’t lose sight of the safety basics. Villafuerte also recommends cross-training when working out to prevent injury and ensure that all parts of the body are strengthened and muscularly supported.

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Pictured: Akoya bonbon collection from Jinju, $30

Small businesses,

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Jinju chocolates

7345 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 130 (plus a mini storefront in Container Park), 702-778-6676, jinjuchocolates.com Chocolate has long since caught up to wine, cigars and coffee in the arena of the connoisseur. The difference is that it’s something that pretty much everyone can appreciate. That’s why it should be your go-to gift for that impossible-to-shop-for person on your list. Jinju offers handcrafted chocolates and treats created by master chocolatier Jin Caldwell right here in town. Try a four-pack of her super-cute, emoji-face crunchy peanut butter bouchées for $8, or indulge that special someone with a 64-piece, 4-tier assortment for $85. Jinju offers everything from gem-like truffles that seem as decadent as the ones Marie Antoinette chomped to low-key favorites like chewy turtles and crunchy toffee. Whatever you choose, the sweetest thing might be that your dollars stay right here.

By Molly O’Donnell | Special to The Sunday

aybe you participated in Small Business Saturday by doing some holiday shopping at an indie boutique instead of (let’s be real — in addition to) a big box store. You’ve probably heard that shopping local has a big impact, but it can be hard to see when you’re running around looking for the perfect something for that picky person in your life. Add to that the fact that shopping small in Sin City can seem daunting because of the layout, and you may start to hear the siren song of Target. ¶ But shopping at locally owned businesses has huge proven perks ( just take a look to the right). Given all that shopping small promises, we put together a sampling of what creatives and purveyors of local character have to offer.

Studies have demonstrated that prosperous communities are the direct result of local spending, due to: n

Locally recirculated dollars

Higher rates of long-term, sustainable employment (more long-term jobs per unit of sales than at large retailers)

Lower levels of poverty with higher income growth

Resultingly decreased local spending on public assistance like health care

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Boosted civic engagement

Boosted social capital

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Hernan Valencia hernanvalencia.info/Posters-1

Art, especially the kind worth having, can be expensive. Have someone on your list who’s into music but don’t have a time machine to get back to the era of albums? Voila! Local designer Hernan Valencia has created a line of affordable posters ($10 to $50) commemorating your favorite band’s performances in Southern Nevada. With its luscious designs and rich colors in a number of musical and visual aesthetics, you shouldn’t have a hard time finding one you want to give or get. And with the extra dough you save (on gas too), you can afford to give it or get it framed.

inside Style

1119 S. Main St., 702-399-1100, insidestylehome.com How often do you get to paw over finds handpicked by a designer? How often can you have that experience off the Strip? Jill Abelman is an award-winning interior designer who can make any space inviting, but not many people know that the adorable items in her showroom are for sale. Inside Style’s retail arm vends unusual finds like opulent golden statues ($319), oversized wooden typewriter keys ($145 per set), and sequined throw pillows you can change the surface of with the swipe of a finger ($65 each). Stop in and pick up something that exclaims your good taste. No one has to know you had help from an expert.

Hub Modern Home + Gift

707 Fremont St., Suite 2080, 702-863-1757, downtowncontainerpark.com Hub is simply the coolest store in the Container Park, and possibly the coolest store in the valley. With hip finds like pendulum photo gallery frames ($52) and bursting with uniqueness in everything from wallets to watches to wall art, it is the simple solution to local gift giving. Hub specializes in items that can only be described as quirky chic (yeah, that’s a thing): Wild Dining plates featuring exotic animals clad in lipstick and leather ($22 each) and geometric mirrors that double as cocktail trays ($135). “One of a kind” is often an overused expression, but it seems to have been invented to accurately describe this tiny downtown shop. The shop’s small size is the best part: your shopping experience curated. Looking for special hidden in piles of ordinary is so last season.

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lamb popsicles with curry Recipe provided by Chef Vikram Vij of Vij’s and Rangoli Restaurants in Vancouver, British Columbia

These lamb chops aren’t frozen, but they’re eaten like popsicles because of the way they’re cut. Chef Vikram Vij will serve the dish at Ultimo’s Grand Banquet event Dec. 10 at the Venetian. That event is sold out, but you don’t have to miss out on the flavors. Vij also says that those who don’t want to take the time and trouble to French-cut the rack can use any cut of lamb.

ingredients and directions for lamb

1. For marinade, combine wine, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl.

/4 cup sweet white wine 1

/4 cup grainy yellow mustard

1 tsp salt

4 lbs French-cut racks of lamb, in chops

4 cups whipping cream

1 tbsp salt

1 /2 tsp 1 tbsp dried cayenne green fenugreek pepper leaves*

1 tsp paprika

1 /4 cup lemon juice

2. Add lamb and coat well with the marinade mixture. 3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. 4. Preheat a stove-top cast iron grill or barbecue to high heat. Place lamb on the grill and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side.

1 tsp ground black pepper

ingredients and directions for curry sauce

3 to 4 tbsp canola oil

3 tbsp finely chopped garlic

1 tsp turmeric

1. In a large bowl, combine cream, salt, paprika, cayenne, fenugreek leaves and lemon juice. 2. Heat the oil in a pot on medium heat and sauté garlic until golden. 3. Stir in turmeric and cook for 1 minute. 4. Stir in the cream mixture and cook on low to medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until it is gently boiling. *Can substitute curry powder

TO SERVE Serve Popsicles piping hot off the grill. Depending on their size, place 4 to 5 lamb Popsicles on each plate. Pour the cream curry over the meat or ladle it into a small bowl and use it as a dipping sauce.

pairing with wine? The Schloss Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner goes nicely with this dish.

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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?

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

Kimo (A929489)

Tea (A926166)

Tank

Lupita

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Kimo is sweet and sociable. He enjoys being stroked, getting his ears scratched and his chin rubbed, and he would love to find a home for the holidays. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Tea will give you lots of love that makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, but he prefers a calm and quiet environment where his personality can shine. Adoption fee: $155

Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Heinz 57 with Belgian Malinois Description: Tank is house-trained, crate-trained, and good with large dogs and mature children. He pleads for a hero who will always love him and never fail him. Adoption fee: $30

Age: 7-month-old spayed female Breed: Calico Description: Lupita adores playing with catnip toys, climbing cat towers and sitting in gentle laps. Please kitten-proof your home for her safety. Adoption fee: $70

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Fandango (A911309)

Justin

Cassie

Age: 4-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic longhair Description: Cuddly Sydney canâ€™t wait for a new best friend to curl up with this holiday season. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Pit bull terrier Description: Fandango is a ball of energy and would love to have a new best friend who enjoys taking long walks and will give him plenty of playtime. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Justin is full of hope and loving potential. He is ready to bloom with someone understanding and patient. He has survived cruelty but still believes in the power of kindness. Adoption fee: $50

Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Siamese mix Description: Cassie likes resting in your lap while you slowly brush her. Since her rescue, she raised and nurtured her babies in a loving and tender foster home. Adoption fee: $40

Merry (A929565)

Thunder (A929887)

Yin

Reggie

Age: 1-year-old female Breed: Terrier Description: Merry is friendly and outgoing toward everyone she meets. Adopt her and she will bring you plenty of cheer. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 6-month-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Thunder is full of spunk. Sheâ€™ll roll around and play before calming down for a good snuggle session. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Yin delights in hugging and giving cat kisses to those who talk sweetly to her. She is great with other cats. Adoption fee: $40

Age: 3-month-old neutered male Breed: Bully mix puppy Description: Reggie relishes napping on shoulders, playing with cats and dogs, and giving puppy kisses. Please puppy-proof your home and yard for his safety. Adoption fee: $150

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a touch of byu By Ray Brewer | Staff Writer

As soon as Noah Hartsock and his BYU basketball teammates walked onto the floor at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center, they were greeted by a chorus of boos from Rebel faithful. In the mid2000s, the rivalry with BYU in Mountain West Conference play partially defined the UNLV program — the games were competitive, there were heated exchanges among players and plenty of postgame message board trash talk among supporters. “I remember being yelled at and cursed at so many times,” Hartsock said. “But that’s what made those nights so awesome. Those fans made it fun.” Never in his wildest imagination on those game nights did Hartsock figure basketball would lead him back to Las Vegas. Hartsock, 29, is the first-year head coach at Centennial High School, landing one of Southern Nevada’s marquee preps jobs just a few years into his coaching career. The Bulldogs, led by University of Oregon signee and five-star recruiting prospect Troy Brown Jr., are among the favorites to compete for the state championship. Hartsock was an assistant with Centennial last season, when it led perennial power Bishop Gorman deep into the fourth quarter before losing at the buzzer. The new season started Nov. 28. After Hartsock’s BYU career ended in 2012, the forward played professionally for a few seasons in Spain. He returned to BYU as a graduate assistant coach, getting a more intimate schooling in coach Dave Rose’s up-tempo offense. BYU typically is one of the nation’s highest-scoring teams. Were it not for Rose, Hartsock may not be in Las Vegas. He applied to handful of schools throughout the region looking for his first job, and had few solid responses until Chancellor Davis at Canyon Springs High contacted him. Davis played for Rose at Dixie State, then a junior college, before coming to UNLV. He figured anyone who studied under Rose would be a great fit. Hartsock got a job coaching physical education at Canyon Springs. He moved near Centennial in northwest Las Vegas and showed up one day at the gym offering to be a volunteer coach. Todd Allen made him a varsity assistant. “I didn’t know anything about the school,” Hartsock said. “I

just wanted to stay in the game. I told him how much I loved the competition and would be willing to be a volunteer coach.” When Allen suddenly moved this summer to the Chicago area, Hartsock jumped at the opportunity to be elevated to head coach. While he was young and lacked bench experience, his credentials as a player — he averaged 16.8 points, five rebounds, 1.6 blocks and 1.5 assists as a senior — couldn’t be disputed. Hartsock’s BYU career included a Mountain West regularseason championship and Sweet 16 appearance. Yet, whenever someone brings up BYU, the conversation usually shifts to stories about sharp-shooter Jimmer Fredette. Fredette, whether it was his unusual first name, diminutive appearance at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds or the long-range shots he consistently drained to become the 2011 national player of the year, took the nation by storm. Hartsock enjoyed being part of Jimmer-mania. “It was unbelievable. I don’t think people will see that again,” Hartsock said. “Here’s this undersized, unathletic guard who can absolutely light it up and get by any defender. ... For us, he was always just Jimmer. Just a down-to-earth guy who was a friend, a buddy. He was just a nut on the court. A fierce competitor.” Hartsock’s Centennial teams could resemble those of BYU. He initially won’t change much of Allen’s style but is stressing that players always push the ball up the court in transition. “We don’t shoot the ball as well as (BYU) did,” Brown jokingly said. “But we are going to play at their pace. We get up and down the court a lot faster than we did last year. It helps us with the athletes we have.” In addition to Brown, Centennial returns two other Division I recruits in Missouri State signee Darian Scott and point guard Isaiah Banks. It gives the Bulldogs one of the most experienced rosters in the state — a rarity for a first-time head coach. Plus, how many coaches in their 20s get to work with someone like Brown, who is projected to be picked in the NBA Draft in 2018? But Hartsock isn’t overwhelmed. Players rave about how he treats them equally, refusing to give someone like Brown special treatment. It’s just how Rose coached Fredette, Hartsock said. The state tournament will be at the Cox Pavilion, adjacent to the Thomas & Mack Center, in late February. That could bring Hartsock back to the UNLV campus for another memorable moment in his basketball journey.

New venue After more than a decade of playing the state high school basketball tournament every other season at the Orleans Arena, this year’s event will be contested at a new venue, the Cox Pavilion on the UNLV campus. Before the tournament was staged at the Orleans starting in 2005, UNR’s Lawlor Events Center was its home every year.

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Brown Jr.

Preseason all-city The Las Vegas Sun’s Super Seven preseason boys’ and girls’ all-city teams will be published online at lasvegassun.com on Dec. 6. The exclusive group is led by blue-chip college recruits Troy Brown Jr. of Centennial and Chuck O’Bannon Jr. of Bishop Gorman.

O’Bannon Jr.

Noah Hartsock (photos by Christopher DeVargas)

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CASINO PROMOTIONS arizona charlie’s (both locations)

Blanket Holiday Gift Giveaway Date: Through Dec. 12 Information: Earn 1,500 base points to receive a Sherpa blanket. Maximum of one per player. Gift Grab Wednesdays Date: Dec. 7, 14 and 21 Information: Earn 250 base points to receive a gift. Two gifts (500 points earned) per member. New Year’s $17K Cash Countdown Drawing Date: Dec. 22-Jan. 1 Information: Receive a drawing entry for every 500 base points earned. Drawings held Dec. 29-Jan. 1. Final drawing is at 12:30 a.m., Jan. 1, for $5,000.

DOWNTOWN GRAND Audi drawing Date: Through Dec. 29 Time: 10 p.m. Information: Earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 100 base points. Grand prize is a 2016 Audi A6, 2017 Audi Q5 or $20,000. Grand Seniors Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Receive 5x points all day. Monthly 50,000-point drawing. Multiplier Mondays Date: Mondays Information: Receive point multipliers and bonus entries for drawings based on tier status. Valid only for current monthly promotions.

KLONDIKE SUNSET CASINO

Play and Win Date: Mondays Information: Receive $5 in play for every 250 points earned.

Pick Your Multiplier Date: Dec. 6, Dec. 13 and Dec. 27 Information: Receive up to 15x points on reels and video reels. Wednesday Gift Days Date: Select Wednesdays in December Information: Earn 100 points to receive a gift. On Dec. 7, the gift is a pack of 30 AA or AAA batteries. On Dec. 14, the gift is wine glasses. On Dec. 28, the gift is a serving tray. Play and Eat Date: Thursdays in December Information: Earn 250 points to receive a $5 food coupon. No limit on

daily redemptions. Klondike’s Big Point Payoff Date: Thursdays in December Information: Earn points to participate in 250,000-point giveaway. Winner! Winner! Get Your Dinner Date: Dec. 4, 11 and 25 Time: Hourly, 10 p.m.-9 p.m. Information: Hot seat drawing in which a player receives dinner at Sarah’s Kitchen. $30K Santa’s Stash Drawing Date: Fridays and Saturdays in December Time: 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Information: Win up to $1,000 at each drawing. Holiday gift shop Date: Dec. 18-24 Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: Earn 100 points to be eligible to receive wrapping paper, mugs, gift boxes and more.

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Twelve Days of Magical Elves Date: Through Dec. 25 Information: Earn 20 points or $10 rated average bet per hour to qualify for one swipe each day. Top prize is $10,000. $50,000 Winner Wonderland Free Slot Play Drawings Date: Saturdays in December Time: 3:15, 5:15, 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. Information: Twenty-five names will be chosen at each drawing. Guests will have a chance to participate in the Winner Wonderland stage game. All stage game participants will have a chance to win a share of the $2,500 team celebration prize pool. All unclaimed free play will be added to the prize pool. $10,000 Free Slot Play Giveaway on New Year’s Eve Date: Dec. 31 Time: 10, 10:15, 10:30, and 10:45 p.m. Information: Twenty-five guests at each drawing will win $100 in slot play. Bonus $5,000 New Year’s Eve drawing Date: Dec. 31 Time: 11:15 p.m. Information: Swipe at the kiosk to print a drawing ticket between 7 and 11 p.m. Drum located in the drawing area outside of ETA Lounge. At 11:15 p.m., one winner will take home $2,500 cash and $2,500 slot play. Point multiplier Date: Wednesdays in December

Information: Receive 5x points on video poker and 10x points on reels. Christmas and New Year’s Eve multiplier Date: Dec. 25 and 31 Information: Receive 6x points on video poker and 12x points on reels. Weekly Table Games drawing Date: Fridays in December Time: 7:45 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be drawn. Top prize is $250 and a 55inch, flat-screen TV. $2,500 Senior Slot Tournament Date: Dec. 13 Time: Noon-4 p.m. Information: For players 50 and older.

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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. 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. Fridays Wheel Frenzy Date: Fridays Time: Hourly, 4-11:30 p.m. Information: One player will spin the prize wheel. Win up to $1,000 in cash. Cash Slide Date: Thursdays Time: 2-8 p.m. Information: One player each hour will win up to $100.

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50-plus party Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty-card players 50 and older can earn $100 in free slot play on all video-reel machine jackpots over $1,200, a free kiosk swipe for earning 50 points, a second kiosk swipe for earning 500 points, a bingo coupon for a free small electronicunit rainbow pack (minimum buy-in required), and a $5 lunch buffet and a free round in a slot tournament from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Summerlin and Elite players may receive an additional round. Best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week. Top prize is $1,000. A $15 free slot play bonus will be given to

everyone who wins a round. Wheel of Fortune Free Pull Date: Dec. 30 Information: Visit a kiosk for a voucher between 4 and 6:30 p.m. Play between 5 and 7 p.m.

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$50K Winning Wonderland drawings Date: Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 17 Time: 8 p.m. Information: Six weeks of drawings that include a grand prize of $10,000.

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Military Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho and Palms Information: Veterans and active military members receive discounts. MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho and Palms 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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Shop with points Date: Through Dec. 11 Information: Earn shopping points through play. Earn 50 points in the same day to swipe at the kiosk and win up to 100,000 Holiday Shop points.

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$40,000 Holiday Match Up Date: Through Jan. 1 Time: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Information: Earn entries by playing table games. Drawings are Thursdays-Sundays. Earn 2x entries Mondays-Wednesdays.

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Santa’s Secret Stash Giveaway Date: Select Thursdays in December Information: Earn 300 points to receive your first gift. Earn an additional 300 points and receive a

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second gift. On Dec. 1 and 15, guests have their choice of liquor; and Dec. 8 and 22 is a mystery gift. The first gift is free for Chairman, President and Platinum members, with early pickup at 9 a.m. There’s a maximum of two gifts per day.

Fiesta Henderson Gift giveaway Date: Thursdays in December  Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 150 points and receive a free gift. On Dec. 8, guests can choose between Barefoot Merlot or Riesling; on Dec. 15 the gift is Barefoot Rosa Red or White Zinfandel; and on Dec. 22 the choice is Barefoot Pinot Noir or Shiraz. The first gift is free for Chairman, President and Platinum members, with early pickup at 9 a.m. Guests who earn 300 points can receive Barefoot Bubby Pinot Grigio on Dec. 1, Barefoot Bubbly Red Moscato on Dec. 8, Barefoot Bubbly Extra Dry on Dec. 15, and Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco on Dec. 22. There’s a maximum of two gifts per day.

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WILDFIRE GAMING Champagne Giveaway Date: Dec. 31 Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 100 points to receive one bottle of Sutter Home Bubbly. Earn 250 additional points, receive a second. Keep the points. Twelve Days of Spinning and Winning Date: Through Dec. 23 Time: 7:15 p.m. Information: Earn 12x entries every day through Dec. 11. Drawings are Dec. 12-Dec. 23. Three players will spin for prizes and cash. December Gift Giveaway Date: Wednesdays in December Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 100 points to receive first gift. Earn 250 additional points, receive a second. Keep the points. On Dec. 7 the gift is a Modelo six-pack, on Dec. 14 it’s a Corona six-pack, on Dec. 21 it’s a Cinnabon cinnamon roll, and on Dec. 28 it’s a bottle of Pacific Bay Cabernet Sauvignon. There’s a maximum of two gifts per guest.

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.

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

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Winter Wonder Wheel Date: Thursdays through March 30 Time: 7 p.m. Information: Win up to 500,000 points. Players earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 100 slot-based points earned every day of the week. Earn 3x entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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.

Cash is King Date: Dec. 17 Time: 3 p.m. Information: Receive one entry ticket for every 5,000 slot base points. Top prize is $25,000.

Gift giveaway Date: Dec. 15 and 16 Information: Guests who earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points can receive one bottle of red or white wine.

Buffalo point multiplier Date: Sundays and Mondays in December Information: Receive 10x points on Buffalo games.

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as Vegas’ new hockey team drew a nice crowd last month when it unveiled its name and logo, but it could have been bigger. As noted by the team’s owner, Bill Foley, a lot of people who’d planned to be there got stuck in traffic on their way to the festivities at T-Mobile Arena. “I was hoping to get a few hundred people, and we got 5,000 with another 2,000 to 3,000 not able to get in because it was too crowded,” Foley said. “Pretty amazing for Las Vegas.” If that comment wasn’t a red flag to every Southern Nevada legislator and local government leader, they showed they were either oblivious or hopelessly in denial about Las Vegas traffic problems. Considering that our transportation infrastructure is so crowded and outdated that it can’t handle 5,000 people headed to T-Mobile, what’s going to happen when the Vegas Golden Knights start filling the house, which seats 17,500 for hockey? The answer, obviously, is epic traffic snags — a mess of honking horns, bumper-to-bumper traffic and driv-

Fireworks and confetti explode above a crowd as the name of the NHL’s newest team, the Vegas Golden Knights, is unveiled at T-Mobile Arena. (las vegas news bureau)

ers using language better suited to the locker rooms at the hockey games. It’s a problem that has been brewing for years. While other cities have modernized their transportation systems with light rail, Las Vegas has chosen to stay stuck in a car-is-king mindset straight out of

the days when the NHL had six teams. It’s way past time to break out of that regressive straitjacket. Las Vegas desperately needs a lightrail system that would connect McCarran International Airport with the Strip, then eventually thread through downtown and link the whole corridor

with North Las Vegas. Proponents believe the initial 5.5mile leg, which would stretch from McCarran up Las Vegas Boulevard to Sahara Avenue, could be completed for about $400 million — a reasonable investment that would pay off by ensuring tourists could spend less time in traffic and more time gambling, shopping, partying and dining. Making it easier and cheaper for people to get around also would help us in the arms race for tourism. Other cities — including Orlando, Fla., Phoenix, Denver and San Francisco — have realized how much light rail can do to enhance the visitor experience and have gotten a leg up on Las Vegas. By incorporating park-and-ride lots, a system in Las Vegas would benefit locals throughout the valley, as well. It would offer an inexpensive means for lowerincome residents to get to and from work on the Strip, and as a result would clear some of the highway congestion. As a nice bonus, creating a light-rail system would help hockey fans make it to games on time.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas”: The family-friendly production follows the adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl. 2 p.m., $12-$15, Theatre in the Valley, 10 W. Pacific Ave., 702-558-7275. *Also: 8 p.m. Dec. 9-10 and 16-17; 2 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18 Home Free — A Country Christmas: The country vocal quintet mixes Nashville standards with country-influenced pop hits. 3 p.m., $25-$125, UNLV, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787. Heaven Can Wait Animal Society holiday luncheon: This luncheon will feature performances from illusionists Kyle and Mistie Knight. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $95, Suncoast Grand Ballroom, 9090 Alta Drive, hcws.org.

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Home for the Holidays: A Seasonal Tradition: The Las Vegas Philharmonic presents its holiday concert, this year featuring Rita Moreno. 2 p.m., $30-$109, Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000. Dance and Movement: Children of all ages can participate. Noon5 p.m., $15, Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, discoverykidslv.org. *Also: December 6-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Great American Comic Convention Las Vegas: This comic con will feature legendary comic creators, panel discussions, local artists, cosplay, contests and vendors. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $20-$350, Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, gacclv.com.

items. Hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $6, Nevada Southern Railway, 601 Yucca St., Boulder City, nevadasouthern.com. *Also: Dec. 10-11 and 19-20

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5 Fall Orchestra Concert: The CSN Orchestra will perform traditional selections from acclaimed composers. 7:30 p.m., $5-$8, CSN’s Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-5483.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 A Walk Down Memory Lane: This videoconferencing event will show attendees how historical toys reflected and affected our culture and history. 11 a.m.-noon, free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-778-6702. CSN Concert Band and Big Band: Enjoy classics and lively holiday music. 7:30 p.m., $5-$8, CSN’s Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-5483.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 “TSTMRKT”: The performance art stunt returns with a nationally touring production of Parts I and II of “DVDA.” 8 p.m., $10, Forge Social House, 553 California Ave., Boulder City, tstmrkt.com. Vino with Veterans: Visit with WWII veterans and a Pearl Harbor survivor. 7 p.m., $50, Bootlegger Bistro Copa Room, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South, honorflightsouthernnevada.org.

“Sense and Sensibility”: The play follows the fortunes and misfortunes of the Dashwood sisters after their father’s sudden death. 2 p.m., $28-$33, UNLV, Judy Bayley Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787. *Also: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10 and 15-17; 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11 and 17

Lunch & Learn: Learn about waiver and nonwaiver cases that allow the disabled to receive services in the setting of their choice. Noon-1 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 866-588-2264.

“Seussical”: This play delves into the world of Dr. Seuss. 2 p.m., $6, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383. *Also: 7 p.m. Dec. 9-10; 2 p.m. Dec. 10-11

Holiday-Themed “Corso di Cucina”: The evening will feature an interactive cooking lesson. 6 p.m., $50, Bistro 57 at Aliante Casino, 7300 N. Aliante Parkway, 702-692-7265.

Holiday Train Rides: The Santa Train: Santa and Mrs. Claus will join families on this train ride, taking photos and listening to wish list

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 Simple Dreams: A Conversation

with Linda Ronstadt: Award-winning journalist and author Ray Suarez will interview Ronstadt. Admission is free, but tickets are required. 7:30 p.m., free, UNLV’s Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787. Cinch Boyd Gaming Chute-Out: Cowboys and cowgirls will face off with all-star bucking bulls and horses. 2 p.m., $15-$101, Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., 800-745-3000. *Also: Dec. 9-10 CSN Winter Choral Concert: The CSN Chamber Chorale, College Singers, Jazz Singers and members of CSN’s Voice Classes will perform in this end-of-semester concert. 7:30 p.m., $5-$8, CSN’s Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-6483. WinterFest: The event will feature a snow play area and family-friendly activities, including a tree-lighting ceremony with Santa Claus, gingerbread house displays, a light parade and more. 7 p.m., free, Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St., cityofhenderson.com. *Also: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9; noon-8 p.m. Dec. 10

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 Winter Holiday Art Show: Work from Southern Nevada artists will be showcased. 6-8 p.m., free, Lake Las Vegas Art Galleries in MonteLago Village, 15 Costa di Lago, lakelasvegas.com. Pajama Train: Hop aboard the Nevada Southern Railway for a nighttime train ride with hot chocolate, cookies, story time, a visit with Santa and special gifts. 6 and 8 p.m., $20-$50, Nevada Southern Railway, 601 Yucca St., Boulder City, nevadasouthern.com. *Also: Dec. 15-16 and 21-23

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 Santa Cruises: Join Santa Claus on hourlong cruises around Lake Las Vegas. 11 a.m., $20, Lake Las Vegas Marina in MonteLago Village, 10 Costa Di Lago, lakelasvegasevents.com. *Also: 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17 I’m Dreaming of a Wine Christmas: Discover a variety of wines and specialty holiday cocktails at stations throughout Container Park.

LIFE The event is open to ages 21 and older. 3-6 p.m., $25-$30, Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St., downtowncontainerpark.com. Holiday Express: Take a train ride to Santa’s Village where there will be crafts, holiday stories, cookie decorating, a nutcracker display and a meet-and-greet with Santa. Every 30 minutes from noon to 6 p.m., $8-$10, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. *Also: Dec. 11, 17-23 My Way Matinee: Watch “Moana” on the big screen with a sensoryfriendly experience. 10:30 a.m., $7, Regal Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, regmovies.com/mywaymatinee. Jingle Bell Run: This 10K, 5K and one-mile walk/fun run is a festive way to raise awareness and funding to cure arthritis. 8 a.m.-noon, $25-$65, Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., jbr.org/LasVegas. Night of Lights: Enjoy a festive family night at “Who-ville.” The event will feature hay rides, treats, entertainment and more. 5-8 p.m., free, St. Jude’s Ranch, 100 St. Jude’s St., Boulder City, stjudesranch.org. Santa on the Grand Staircase: Santa will greet guests and pose for photos on a replica of Titanic’s grand staircase 1-3 p.m., $24-$32 (exhibition admission cost), Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at Luxor, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd. South, premierexhibitions.com. *Also: Dec. 17

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The Music of “Nutcracker”: Listen to Tchaikovsky’s musical compositions while painting. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $15, Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, discoverykidslv.org. *Also: Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 11; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13-16

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UNLV vs. Duke: The college basketball rivalry will be revived when the Runnin’ Rebels play the Blue Devils for the first time in 25 years. 2:15 p.m., $25-$500, T-Mobile Arena, 3780 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-692-1600.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 Walk with a Doc: Kids: Join the Nevada Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics for a free nature walk and health talk outdoors. 8:30-9:30 a.m., free, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Santa Paws at the Magical Forest: Share the magic of the holiday season at this event, featuring pet vendors, animal adoptions, photos with Santa and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $5, Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., opportunityvillage.org.

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Never lose sight of the next 13 words when discussing the naming of the Vegas Golden Knights, or professional sports in general. “I was trying to do consensus-building for a while; then I stopped.” That quote comes from Bill Foley, who owns the Golden Knights and is worth more than a billion dollars. These facts are not coincidental. We did not witness his ascent, but consider it a safe assumption that Foley did not amass his wealth through indecision. Goodbye “Las,” hello Golden Knights. What the billionaire businessman knows is his operation sold 16,000 season tickets for its inaugural season before he named it, and that rightly outweighs the dissent of a vocal minority on social media. Kudos to locals for pulling out their wallets and proving that if someone with Foley’s ambition would bet on pro sports in Southern Nevada, they would back the team where it matters. Talk all you want about whether to, as clever Twitter user @MikeCao wrote, “Make Vegas Las Again!” Money already talked, and it will continue to do the speaking. Passion drives sports fans, but dollars drive sports business. You want the owner’s attention? Then follow the teaching of those sage financiers Wu-Tang Clan: “Cash rules everything around me.” If Golden Knights hats and shirts do not sell, that will get Foley’s attention. If the brand does not resonate in the community in a way that shows up in box office profits, that message will be delivered. The team soon will have players and jerseys and a puffy mascot, plenty more for you to consider than just words. Vote with your wallet if you are truly serious about disliking the Vegas Golden Knights name enough to pass on backing the team, because billionaire sports owners made their dollars by watching the bottom line as a top priority.

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The Downtown Vegas Alliance re-elected Todd Kessler, with the Resort Gaming Group, to serve a two-year term as presiruiz dent. Marc Abelman, owner of Inside Style, is the organization’s secretary and Alexandra Epstein Gudai, vice president of the El Cortez, is member at large. Remaining on the alliance’s executive committee to finish their existing terms are: Jonathan Ullman, the Mob Museum – vice president; Lisa Robinson, Faiss Foley Warren Public Relations & Public Affairs - treasurer; Seth Schorr, Downtown Grand – member at large; and Matt Engle, Cragin & Pike – member at large. Dr. Trina Wiggins joined Southwest Medical’s Medicine On the Move program and wiggins duddy specializes in pediatrics. Dr. Blair Duddy joined Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Health Care Center, 2704 N. Tenaya Way, and specializes in pediatrics. GameCo, Inc. opened a Las Vegas office at 2630 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 2. It morelli galante is helmed by Patricia Morelli, vice president of regulatory and product compliance, and Joe Galante, vice president of operations and field services. Deborah O’Keefe has been named Pinnacle Property Management Services’ regional marketing director. In addition to marketing the Elysian Living brand in Southern Nevada, she is responsible for creating growth strategies and resident retention programs for Pinnacle’s managed properties in Nevada and Arizona. Cassie Trujillo is senior business manager. Her offices will be on-site at Elysian at

Erik Foley is an associate in the litigation practice group of Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP.

Stimulus Technologies signed a deal to acquire Anderson PC. Frost Dana Newman redesigned its website, www. fdncpa.com.

Kathleen Wilde and Neil Sansone joined Marquis Aurbach Coffing. Wilde’s primary practice areas are general litigation foley and appellate matters. Sansone’s primary practice areas are commercial litigation, real estate and landlord/ tenant law.

Roseman University of Health Sciences received $10,000 from UnitedHealthcare and Southwest Medical Associates to fund scholarships for pharmacy, nursing and dental students. The Southern Nevada Cybersecurity Alliance launched. The group unites and leverages the expertise of local chapters of (ISC)2, ISACA, ISSA, the FBI’s Infragard program and the Las Vegas CISO group. Honorees at the 2016 G&L Gaming & Hospitality Awards include:

Sallie Doebler is the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce vice president of membership development. Ted Quirk and Ed Fryatt of Mercedes-Benz of Henderson won the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships Golf Tournament.

through a deal with Rebel Spirits.

Infor, recipient of the Transformation Award

eConnect, recipient of the Innovation Award

OnCourse Learning, recipient of the Partner Award

doebler

Las Vegas unveiled a new logo designed by Victoria Hart, president and creative director of Pink Kitty Creative, a graphic design firm. It will be used on all new signs, workwear, vehicles, online and digital media as well as in all collateral and promotional materials. Allstate Insurance Company opened an office at 580 E. Windmill Lane, Suite 145, Las Vegas. It is owned by Debra Phelps. SR Construction was presented with the Safety General Contractor of the Year Award from World Wide Safety. Creel and its digital division, Digital Lizard, were featured as the October 2016 cover story in Printing Impressions. Creel also received four pewter, two bronze and one gold at the Gold Ink Awards. Leather Couture by Jessica Galindo opened in Downtown Summerlin. Nevada received $283,000 from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The funding was awarded through SBA’s competitive State Trade Expansion Program and will be used for export expansion. Las Vegas-owned Azzurre Spirits expanded the distribution of its vodka and gin into Arizona

OfferCraft, recipient of the Platinum Award

Makeshift Union Cutting & Grooming is open at 1130 Casino Center, Suite 130, Las Vegas. Ticket sales for Boyd Gaming box offices including the Orleans Showroom, Orleans Arena, Gold Coast Showroom, Suncoast Showroom and Sam’s Town Live! are processed through Ticketmaster. The+Source medical marijuana dispensary opened a location at 9480 S. Eastern Blvd, Suite 185, Henderson. Brad’s Toys & Collectibles reopened at 1433 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson. The store had closed after a fire in March. Reliance Security doubled its office space with the move to a 2,300-square-foot building at 3630 N. Rancho Dr. Suite 107, Las Vegas. The South Point launched the Nevada Race Book, a new wagering app used with horse races. Moment 3D, a printing company, is open 145 Gibson Road, Suite B, Henderson. Centennial Hills Hospital added 36 private rooms on the fourth floor dedicated to patient care. The new nursing unit features 20 rooms for either medical or surgical patients, and 16 intermediate medical care rooms for patients who require more medical advanced care. The addition increases the hospital’s state licensed bed count to 226 beds.

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Relationships, passion for industry make coming to work every day exciting for sports book director For five years, Chuck Esposito has been race and sports book director at Sunset Station, which was among six Station Casinos properties to renovate their race and sports books before the start of football season this year. Although almost a third of sports wagers come from mobile devices now, the thrill of game day in a sports book can’t be replicated away from the casino, he said. Talk about your experience at Sunset Station and how the sports book has evolved. The book has taken on a whole different feel with the new video display. The larger TVs, the video walls and the full-color ticker bring the action to every seat in the book. The response from our guests has been tremendous. I always like to say that every seat is now on the 50-yard line, center court or at the finish line. Also, we provide a number of personalized reserved seats for our daily race guests. This really has become a popular way to reward our guests with something special. Describe your management style. I’m definitely hands-on. I love the daily interaction with our guests. I think the one big advantage I have working for Station Casinos is that I’m able to build lasting relationships. I try to make an effort to walk around the room daily and speak to as many of my guests as possible. What are some of the offerings at the Sunset Station sports book? Chuck Esposito, the race and sports book director for Sunset Station, is a regular guest on TV and radio shows, where he We offer a full line of betting op- shares his insights on sports betting. (mikayla whitmore/Staff) tions for die-hard fans, more casual contagious throughout the property. games and events being televised the Hilton (now the Westgate). bettors and the novice. We have a Second, and maybe this should be daily, sports fans have an increasing How has the industry changed large and comfortable book that cafirst, is clearly my passion for the race appetite to bet on those games. over the past 10 years? ters to both bettors and fans. Each and sports book industry. I’m still fasI’ve always felt that there was a diTwo things really stand out to me. race seat has its own TV. cinated about what I do. There’s not a rect correlation between being able to The first is information. There is so day that goes by that I’m not excited watch an event and place a wager on much more information available to Have you always been a sports about the challenges ahead. I think that event. Also, with our new mobile our guests through TV, radio or social lover? anyone who meets me can clearly app, sports betting has moved to the media. Our guests have evolved and I was that kid growing up who hear it in my voice and see the excitepalm of your hand wherever you are become way more educated. The secplayed baseball and football every ment on my face. in Nevada. ond would be how our wagering menu day until the sun went down. When has expanded over the years. We are I wasn’t playing or watching sports I What is the best business adYou’ve become one of the putting up more and more events in collected baseball cards, which I still vice you’ve received? go-to guys when it comes to all sports each year. Proposition and do today with my 12-year-old son. (Station sports book executive) sports, appearing on ESPN, in-game wagering are at an all-time Art Manteris told me the single most Fox and several local television high. Our guests have asked us to exWhat’s your favorite sport? important thing was being dialed stations. Why is that? pand our offerings and it has forced us I love all sports. But if I had to pick in on all policies and procedures First, I think it’s clearly my love for to be more creative. one, it would be hockey. I’m a huge fan and that all regulations are being sports and the industry that I’m in. and I’m extremely excited about Las Vestrictly followed and enforced. It’s I’m biased, but for me there’s not a Has sports betting become gas getting our own professional team. something I’ve never forgotten. It’s more exciting place to be in the casino more popular? also something that I pass on to my than the race and sports book. The Its popularity has definitely exYou’ve been in the sports book entire team each and every opportusounds, atmosphere and buzz that the ploded over the past decade and conindustry for decades now, nity I get. book generates on any given day are tinues to grow. With more and more working at Caesars Palace and

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by the numbers

$2.3 billion

Amount cybersecurity company Symantec is paying to acquire LifeLock, an identity-theft protection firm fined $112 million by the Federal Trade Commission for false advertising.

300

Number of Intel Shooting Star drones that will perform in a synchronized light show at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The drones are individually programmed to fly and light up in time with one another and create images in the sky.

$60 million

Amount Panasonic is investing in Seven Dreamers, a company that has spent a decade creating a laundryfolding robot called the Laundroid. Panasonic wants to create an all-in-one washing, drying and folding machine by 2019.

5,328

Number of solar panels installed on the island Ta’u (in American Samoa). Alongside 60 Tesla Powerpacks, they cover nearly 100 percent of the island’s power needs.

$20,000

Cost for a single bottle of BrewDog’s The End of History beer, which is 55 percent alcohol by volume and comes packaged inside a taxidermied squirrel.

85%

Share of Google search results that are now considered mobile-friendly.

9.4%

Tax placed on streaming video in Pasadena, Calif. The “Netflix tax,” as it’s being called, is considered a utility, so it can be taxed liked water and electricity.

54 million

Number of items Amazon sold on Cyber Monday in 2015 — 629 items per second in the 24-hour period.

Tim and Pamela Billow opened their first Marco’s Pizza franchise in 2006 and opened two more in 2008. (Christopher DeVargas/staff)

Even the recession had a silver lining Describe your business.

Founded in 1978 by Italian-born Pasquale (“Pat”) Giammarco, Marco’s makes authentic Italian pizza with quality, fresh ingredients. The franchise recently reached its 700th location and is on track to hit 1,000 locations in 2017, growing with an average of a new store opening every third day. Additionally, Marco’s Pizza was ranked No. 2 on Forbes’ list of Top 10 Franchises to Invest In in the medium investment range, so we love being a part of such a phenomenal franchise family.

Marco’s Pizza Address: 8795 W. Warm Springs Road and 3400 S. Hualapai Way* Phone: 702-736-2138 and 702-291-3511 Email: billow@marcospizza.com Website: marcos.com Hours of operation: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m.midnight Friday and Saturday Owned/operated by: Pamela and Tim Billow In business since: 2006

During the economic downturn, we tightened our expenses, and as we emerged from the recession, the cost-saving measures we implemented allowed us to maximize our profitability, thereby facilitating growth at a rapid pace. Talk about your experience parterning with Opportunity Village.

We have partnered with Opportunity Village for their bimonthly dances. When we opened our most recent location, we donated $4 from every pizza sold to Opportunity Village.

*Locations owned by the Billows.

What makes your pizza shop unique?

What’s the most important part of your job?

Marco’s has three unchanging standards in place at every location, every day, to ensure quality. Our dough is made fresh in the stores daily and we have a proprietary sauce recipe that blends imported spices and three types of vine-ripened tomatoes. We also use an exclusive blend of three fresh cheeses.

The most important part about running this franchise successfully was building our team. When team members know and like each other, they are more likely to work well together. The development of good relationships in the workplace can improve morale, as team members become friendly and look forward to spending time with one another while they do their jobs. When team members are engaged, they will share our vision and goals and will be less likely to seek employment elsewhere. This outgoing, friendly attitude carries over to customer service as well. Great employees are the key to a great business.

Your business has grown quickly, and you’re planning to open more businesses in the next five years. To what do you owe your success?

For us it was all about perseverance. We had a vision of what the growth of Marco’s Pizza would look like in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, the economy took a major hit in the third quarter of 2008 and took almost five years to recover. Walking away was simply not an option, so instead we embraced the challenge and took a step back to rethink our next steps. This setback gave us the chance to envision something greater than what we first imagined.

What obstacles has your business overcome?

In 2008, we opened two locations within a month of each other. We didn’t have the human capital in place at the time, but were trying to get locations opened quickly, so we learned the hard way that having the human capital is just as important as having the financial capital.

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compliance policies and guest-use policies guest column: hile many voters remain melissa kuipers blake immediately. Question 2 gives little guidin disbelief about Elecance about how the measure applies to emand alisa nave-worth tion Day, the marijuana ployers, and the onus will be on trade asindustry has seen its wish sociations and companies to navigate this become a reality, one legalized state at a time. new world and seek appropriate redress in Of the nine states with marijuana legalthe Legislature to clarify rights and responsibilities. From a ization measures on their ballots, only one failed — Arizona guest perspective, companies will need to decide about al— and the vote was razor thin. Nevada’s Question 2 passed lowing marijuana on their premises and, if so, establish clear with 54 percent of the vote along with successful outcomes guidelines to employees. It’s a good idea to get employees in Arkansas, California, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, training from lawyers familiar with the process. Montana and North Dakota. What’s the bottom line? Keep your perspective and sense of What does this mean for tourism and the gaming indushumor. Our favorite story about marijuana legalization came try? The worst that can happen is for otherwise legitimate from Colorado. In 2010, when that state’s General Assembly and highly regulated businesses to be used for illegal or “sort conducted hearings to establish a regulatory structure, it of legal” marijuana transactions. Because the industry is still was a popular time for groups to visit the Capitol. One day, a largely unbanked, there is always room for abuse when large committee room was filled with marijuana advocates. It also amounts of cash are involved. Further complicating matters, happened to be Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. As the elapplications for licenses to sell recreational marijuana will evator doors opened on the committee room level, 10 German only be accepted from existing medical marijuana establishshepherds made a beeline for the marijuana committee room, ments and current wholesale liquor dealers for the first 18 barking and crying as if they’d found the holy grail of dog acmonths. This language intentionally combines liquor and complishments. One handler looked up at a group of lobbyists alcohol in a way that no other state has. watching this unfold and said, “Well, what can I say, this is There also are health-related “we don’t know yet” issues. what they are trained to do regardless of elections!” We all had How unhealthy is the secondhand smoke? What are the a good laugh and walked back in the room to finish negotiating long-term health impacts of youth use? What should public the first marijuana legislation America had ever seen. health officials do if hospitals begin to report spikes in newMelissa Kuipers Blake and Alisa Nave-Worth are attorneys borns testing positive for THC? with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. Businesses should update their personnel handbooks,

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To reverse the fortunes of table games, stop squeezing the players, experts say By thomas moore Staff Writer

In the early ’80s, a battle was fought and lost in the casinos of Las Vegas and Atlantic City. The result, said two experts at the Cutting Edge Table games conference staged in mid-November at the Flamingo, was that slot machines won the high ground on the casino floor. “1984. What does that year mean to us?” Michael Meczka, president of Meczka Marketing Research Consulting, said during a session titled “We Have Met the Enemy: It is Us!” “In 1984, across Nevada and Atlantic City, it was the year when slot revenue began to exceed table revenue.” Corporate ownership may be more to blame for the decline of table games — and also diminishing gambling revenue in Las Vegas — than any generational shift if the arguments of Meczka and other speakers hold any weight. “The reality of life is slots have overpowered table games and if we’re going to get any regeneration of players, we’re going to have to figure out ways better than we have now to improve the table game experience,” he said. Meczka said the early ’80s were pivotal because that was when corporations began investing in the gaming industry. “In 1984, the number of publicly traded companies that were gamingoriented was less than 10,” Meczka said. “Today, it’s over 100. I’ve been in multiple meetings where the first order of business is not how to take care of the customer or ‘What does the customer want?’ But it’s ‘What is the value of the stock?’ and, ‘How can we increase the value of stock?’ Somewhere along the line, we lost the concept of customer service for the gaming patron.” Rediscovering that concept could reverse the fortunes of table games in a way that marketing to millennials probably won’t, Meczka and other conference speakers said. “Everyone’s talking about millennials,” said keynote speaker Brian Decorah, president and CEO of the FireKeepers hotel-casino in Battle Creek, Mich. “But when we look at it, our slot players are 62 and they have always been 62. Our table games play-

People place their bets on roulette during the opening of the casino floor at the Cromwell in 2014. The Cutting Edge Table games conference focused on reversing the fortunes of table games. (steve marcus/staff file)

“I’ve been in multiple meetings where the first order of business is not how to take care of the customer or, ‘What does the customer want?’ But it’s, ‘What is the value of the stock?’ and, ‘How can we increase the value of stock?’ Somewhere along the line, we lost the concept of customer service for the gaming patron.” — Michael Meczka, president of Meczka Marketing Research Consulting

ers are 42. They have always been 42. We have not seen that change.” Decorah made the point, as did Meczka in a conversation after his session ended, that millennials would age into gambling and table games as they matured because casinos were a clean and comfortable entertainment option. But that could only happen, they said, if casinos returned to offering customers good service and value for their gambling dollar. The opposite has happened, they said. “The reason why table games got stale in places is we got greedy ... not offering anything but $25 minimumlimit tables, and we had all these rules, and that eventually caught up with us and started squeezing the player,” a panelist said during a session titled “Table Game Operators Roundtable.” Meczka and the co-speaker for his session, Mike May, vice president of table operations for Pechanga Resort

& Casino near Temecula, Calif., said the squeeze was the result of a corporate focus on short-term earnings. They said that focus first became apparent in the way table games were staffed. “When you talk about corporate greed, what does it mean?” May said. “It’s labor, labor, labor.” “When I started in the game, one person watched one craps game, one person watched one poker game and one person watched one blackjack game,” he said, speaking about the casino employees charged with ensuring the integrity of the game. “Now, one person watches eight games. The only way to squeeze from table games is to squeeze employees.” “In Atlantic City, and here, they squeezed so much they put unions in,” he said. “Think about that. All those years without unions and the whole point of why unions came was that the (dealers) had enough. If you started

as dealer in Atlantic City in 1984, the wage was $4 an hour. For a bartender, it was $6 an hour. If you stayed there, the dealer maximum salary was $12 an hour. For the bartender, it was $21.” However, Meczka said, the reduction in staffing could only go so far. “So the unions may have been a result of seeing how far we could squeeze the labor force,” he said. “Once management found they couldn’t squeeze any more, once that took over, then the corporation’s management started to go after the gaming patron.” And that meant increasing the casino’s hold, which meant decreasing the customer’s win. The example May offered was the change in odds offered on blackjack games. Traditionally, blackjack tables in Las Vegas offered 3-2 odds, which means a customer who wins a hand with a bet of $10 would get $15. But with 6-5 odds, the customer would get $12 for the same bet. “The thing I’m seeing as I walk through Las Vegas, and I’m starting to see it trickle into our market in California, is the change of blackjack from 6-5 versus 3-2,” May said. “The house advantage on percentage double-deck blackjack is 0.41 (percent). If you modify it to 6-5, that raises house advantage to 1.8 (percent).” The increase in hold means customers lose faster, Meczka said. “Time is everything,” he said. “The customer is either going to run out of time or run out of money. We just don’t give them enough time to play the game.” Meczka pointed to the success of card rooms and smaller casinos in California as examples of how offering patrons a better win translates to success. “You can talk about the Southern California gaming market, and customers there are having options. But they are going to the Commerce Club, where they have 270 games,” Meczka said. “And they are all table games. We went there on a Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. and all of them were cranking. None were closed. Many people were making minimum bets of $1,000 to $5,000. That is business we could be getting here in Las Vegas or in other markets, but we took the option to turn it away.”

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Prohibition of pot use in resorts likely to continue By thomas moore Staff Writer

Even after Question 2’s passage last month, casinos likely will avoid dealing with the marijuana industry and continue to prohibit guests from using pot on their properties. Both the Nevada Gaming Control Board and Gaming Commission heard testimony recently and talked about the question that allows adults to legally possess up to one ounce of marijuana, or 1/8 ounce of concentrated marijuana, starting next year. “I mean, people can count to three,” Gaming Commission Chairman Tony Alamo said about the tone of discussion surrounding the issue. “For those of you here and those of you who read the transcripts, there’s definitely a tilt here.” The issue was listed only as a discussion item on the agenda, so the commission did not vote or make a formal recommendation. Still, it was obvious that Alamo, as well as commissioners Randolph Townsend and Deborah J. Fuetsch, favored continuing to discourage connections between the gaming and marijuana industries. “It comes down to something very simple,” Alamo said. “Maybe the emperor has no clothes. In no way do I feel comfortable in my role as regulator to allow a licensee to permit a felonious act to occur anywhere in their property.” “I have to admit I was a little bit afraid of this passage because I knew I would have to deal with this,” Fuetsch said. “It’s my personal opinion, but I’m not comfortable with the passage of this ballot (question).” Townsend said his concern was that a connection between gaming and the marijuana industry could invite federal intervention. “Were we to take a position that

Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett said he was respectful of the will of the people but doesn’t think marijuana should be permitted in casinos because using and selling the drug remains a violation of federal law. (steve marcus/staff file)

would allow a federal law to be broken and not act on it, that has a great chance of inviting federal intervention,” Townsend said. The regulators faced a similar issue two years ago after the medical use of marijuana was legalized in Nevada. After that occurred, the Gaming Control Board sent a memo to casinos and other gaming companies stating that it “does not believe any investment or any other involvement in a medical marijuana facility or establishment by a person who has received a gaming approval or has applied for a gaming approval is consistent with the effective regulation of gaming.” Using and selling marijuana remain violations of federal law. And, the argument goes, a connection with people who are violating federal law could reflect or tend to reflect discredit upon Nevada and the gaming industry. However, not all the commissioners seemed to agree. Commissioner John T. Moran Jr. pointed out that the federal government has pledged to not enforce its law in states where pot is

legal. “Going back to my law school days, I learned that laws that are not enforced should not stay on the books,” Moran said. He spoke about how the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has barred federal prosecutions for state-law-authorized medical marijuana. “We have to also talk about a question: When does a lawfully approved voter initiative and (a lawful) business ... when and how does that bring discredit on the state gaming industry?” The Nevada Gaming Control Board also conducted a public workshop to discuss marijuana before the commission’s meeting. The chairman of the board, at least, wanted to maintain the status quo. “If it’s a violation of federal law, it’s not suitable, and that’s kind of where I’m still at,” Chairman A.G. Burnett said. “Although I, too, am fully respectful of the will of the people.” Representatives of the Nevada Resort Association, Station Casinos and other businesses testified and asked questions.

Among the issues was whether hotel rooms, private gaming salons or meeting rooms rented by private parties constitute public places. That’s because the ballot initiative does not allow pot to be used in public locations. “We’re asking for your guidance,” said Bill Young, chief compliance officer and head of security for Station Casinos. “Whether it will be allowed in your cars or in the privacy of the hotel rooms.” Young said he had visited Colorado, where recreational pot is legal, and he said he was not pleased with what he saw. He said he did not think the use of pot should be connected in any way with the casino business. “As I said, every dollar that we take in has to be legally obtained, and there can be no nexus with drugs,” Young said. “The way I read the law is if someone has a private event in a meeting room and it’s closed to the public and there was no entry fee, no nothing, they would not be allowed to smoke,” Young said. “I would say it’s public because it’s a room that would be generally be accessible to the public even if at the time it was not rented to them,” Young said. “The same applies to a hotel room, even though it’s closed, generally speaking. The person that checks in tomorrow is having to smell it or is dealing with the effects of marijuana.” The board also discussed how gaming companies should deal with pot use by employees. It may be something, one commissioner said, that may have to be decided by politicians or judges. “There are some questions that will probably require that the Legislature get involved,” board member Terry Johnson said. “Also, there may be some need for judicial resolution.”

Palace Station workers get another chance to unionize By thomas moore Staff Writer

Management at the Palace Station has agreed to conduct another election to see if workers there want to be represented by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226. In mid-October, the union lost the first election attempting to unionize

Palace Station workers by a slim margin. Of those who participated, 266 voted against unionization and 262 voted for it. According to Barbara Baynes, the resident officer at the Las Vegas National Labor Relations Board, the casino decided to redo the election after an objection was filed. She did not

indicate when a new election would take place. “There was a hearing scheduled (about the objection) for Nov. 14, and that hearing did not move forward,” Baynes said. “Palace Station agreed to re-hold the election. Whenever there are objections filed, there’s an opportunity for the employer to agree to re-

run the election.” The Palace Station election was the second at a Station Casinos property. In September, workers at Boulder Station voted for union representation in a secret-ballot election also monitored by the NLRB. So far, Boulder is the lone Station property to unionize in Las Vegas.

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Retail experts: Best holiday deals are closer to Christmas, not necessarily Black Friday By adam candee Staff Writer

Setting up a tent and camping for days outside your favorite big-box retailer for those screaming Black Friday deals sounds like either an adventure or a nightmare. For those tent-dwellers, experts have some bad news to share: The best holiday shopping values might pop up closer to Christmas this year. “I think the discounts get larger as you get closer,” said Melina Cordero, head of retail research for the Americas at CBRE, during a conference call on holiday retail trends. A Retail Holiday Trends Guide from commercial real estate firm CBRE indicates total retail sales growth for the 2016 holiday season to range between 1.7 and 3.6 percent, totaling an estimated $885 billion. The holiday season is defined as the total of November and December sales. The e-commerce category will surge well ahead of that pace, however, with anticipated holiday online sales growing more than 17 percent and comprising nearly 11 percent of total holiday retail sales. Of those online sales, just under 30 percent will be from mobile devices — a year-over-year jump of more than 43 percent in what is being called “m-commerce.” Darin Mellott, CBRE’s director of research and analysis for the Southwest region, sees the Las Vegas market mirroring the national trends. “Because of the dependence on tourism and gaming, the Las Vegas economy will closely track the national economy,” Mellott said. “I wouldn’t expect a significant departure from those numbers.” As a Las Vegas native, Matt Bear, vice president for global gaming and group retail at CBRE, admittedly could not provide a bullish forecast on retail strength in the valley throughout the past decade. In addition to seeing the local economy stabilizing, Bear looks to this holiday season with hope because of the end of a nasty political season. “I do think people are overall feeling better that the election is over, no matter how you voted,” Bear said. “We’re multiple points better in climate in this city. I expect it to be good. We’re light years better

Shoppers wait in line to get into a Best Buy store in Connecticut on Thanksgiving Day in 2013. (associated press file)

than we were five years ago.” Big-box retailers such as Best Buy and Target might not offer their top shopping offers inside brick-and-mortar stores, either. Cordero said much of the growth in e-commerce stems from traditional large retail operations expanding their online offerings. Adjusting to customers’ growing preference for online shopping comes with headaches for retailers. Customers increasingly demand free and fast shipping, resulting in 54 percent of retailers offering guaranteed delivery of online purchases through Dec. 21, or in some cases even later. Some large retailers will test delivery partnerships with ridesharing services like Lyft and Uber to increase their agility in fulfilling last-second delivery needs. Returned merchandise also presents challenges.

In 2014, customers returned less than 9 percent of holiday purchases to brick-and-mortar stores, but sent back more than 30 percent of their online buys. Many of these returned items never make it back to market, with 2 million tons of returns ending up in landfills in 2014. Retailers cite the cost of processing returns as the reason for junking so much merchandise. The company often pays for return shipping, quality control to determine if the item can be resold, and then shipping to another facility for repackaging. By the time this process completes, the prime holiday buying season has ended. “It ends up so heavily discounted that you have no profit margin left and, in fact, you might have lost money,” Cordero said. “That’s a nightmare for retailers.”

Hard Rock Cafe on Paradise Road closing at the end of the year By thomas moore Staff Writer

The Hard Rock Cafe on Paradise Road will close Dec. 31, part of a strategic decision to focus efforts on the brand’s Strip location, according to Hard Rock International. Employees at the closing cafe will be given priority consideration for open positions at the Strip cafe and its LIVE concert venue, the company said. Las Vegas’ first Hard Rock Cafe was built in 1990 in front of the Hard Rock Hotel. Although they share

a name, the cafe and the hotel are not owned by the same organization. Brookfield Asset Management owns the Hard Rock Hotel and has use of the Hard Rock name through a licensing deal with Hard Rock International. Brookfield also owns the land on which the cafe sits. Jody Lake, chief operating officer of the Hard Rock Las Vegas, said his company had “some exciting future projects for the space” but was unwilling to share details.

He also would not say whether the Hard Rock Hotel would develop the property itself or lease it to another company that would then build at the location. The three-story Strip cafe at 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. South opened in 2009 and features the world’s largest Rock Shop, an interactive Rock Wall and a lounge and patio dining overlooking the Strip. The LIVE music venue on the third floor provides audiences of up to 1,200 an intimate setting to catch local and national artists, according to the company.

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New owners show they value the Palms brand might ask himself: “What’s next in my career?” “What’s my place in the world?” And, “Can I still fit into those jeans I wore when I was 20?” The Palms opened in 2001 and quickly became a celebrity hangout, with its mix of stylish restaurants and night spots. Management added a recording studio in 2005 and the Pearl, a music venue similar to the Joint at the Hard Rock, in 2007. TV shows and music videos were filmed at the hotel and at one point, Michael Jackson and his children lived there. But while the new resort became known as a home for hip celebrities, George Maloof and family also had experience in the locals market. Before building the Palms, they owned the Fiesta on Rancho Drive. And so under their direction, the Palms became something different — a resort that could attract young Strip visitors looking for something cool while still serving older locals looking for deals on slots and video poker. When the Great Recession hit, neither demographic was enough to cover the resort’s debt, and the downturn forced Maloof and his family to cede majority ownership to a group of investors in 2011. Fast-forward five years, and locals powerhouse Station Casinos decided to buy the Palms and began making changes almost immediately after closing the deal. As of today, all of the Palms’ slots have been integrated into Station’s company-wide slot management system. Also, members of Station Casinos’ customer-loyalty program can now use their points at the Palms, and members of the Palms player loyalty program are part the Station loyalty card system. Station executives are happy to discuss the work they’ve done to bring the Palms into the company fold, but they are not willing to make any grand announcements about the resort’s future. “It’s a very large project,” said Michael Jerlecki, Palms vice president and general manager. “There are a lot of things we’re looking at. In terms of the physical structure, we are still in the design phase. There are lots of sketches and artwork. Hopefully in the first quarter of next year, we’ll make a few announcements.” Still, you can get a feel for what might be happening by talking to Jer-

Palms Timeline 2000: Days after selling the Fiesta to Station Casinos, Fiesta President George Maloof strikes a deal with Station and the Greenspun Corporation to begin a yet unnamed hotel-casino targeted for completion in late 2001. 2001: The Palms stages a grand opening with Paris Hilton wearing a gown made of $1 million worth of gaming chips; 7,000 people attend. 2002: MTV films Season 12 of “The Real World” at the Palms, and today guests can still stay in the iconic Real World Suite. 2003: Britney Spears does a surprise show for 1,800 guests at Rain Nightclub. 2005: The MTV Video Music Awards are staged at the Pearl concert theater, the only time the show is in Vegas. 2005: Palms opens Fantasy Tower, home to some of the most expensive suites in the world. One night in the Two Story Sky Villa can go for $40,000. 2006: The Playboy Club opens. 2007: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and many other A-list celebrities attend the world premiere of “Ocean’s Thirteen.” 2007: Michael Jackson records “Hold My Hand,” featuring Akon, in The Studio at Palms. Jackson lives in a Sky Villa for four months while recording. 2008: Palms Place opens. Six years later, the penthouse is listed for $38 million, making it one of the most expensive apartments in the world. 2009: The Fantasy Tower is the setting for part of Katy Perry’s music video “Waking Up in Vegas.” 2010: A dispute breaks out between Maloof and N9NE Group, which operates N9NE Steakhouse and Nove Italiano restaurants, as well as Ghostbar, Rain, Moon and Playboy Club nightclubs, and the Palms’ pool operations. 2011: George Maloof settles the dispute with restaurant and nightclub operator Michael Morton. Maloof takes over management of the entity that owns and operates N9NE Steakhouse, Ghostbar, Rain Nightclub, Nove Italiano, the Playboy Club, Moon Nightclub and the Stuff store. 2011: FP Holdings, a partnership between TPG Capital and Los Angelesbased Leonard Green & Partners, assumes ownership of the Palms. The Maloof family retains a small stake. 2011: Ghostbar DayClub launches. 2012: The Playboy Club closes. 2012: The Ivory Tower is remodeled. 2012: The Los Angeles Kings celebrate their Stanley Cup victory with a weekend in the Sky Villa while the Cup is on display in the lobby. 2015: The World’s Largest Hooters opens, boasting more than 15,200 square feet of space alongside the Palms Pool. It seats more than 500 guests. 2015: Chef Kerry Simon, owner of the restaurant Simon at Palms Place, dies. 2016: Station Casinos purchases the Palms for $312.5 million.

lecki about some of the specific work that’s been done at the Palms and also about how he views the resort and its customers. In describing the place, he’s quick to point out some of the “cool” aspects of the property. “The recording studio is one of top five in the country, and we still have many A-list artists visit us and do their work there,” he said. “The other asset we have that’s unique to Station is the Pearl concert theater. So having that in our fold now … allows us to continue to market to Palms locals and out-of-town guests.” You won’t find a recording studio or a high-end music venue at the Fiesta or the Texas, Santa Fe or Palace Stations. Still, Jerlecki said, Station has had no

qualms about investing in the studio or booking artists and events for well into the next year at the Pearl. On the other hand, Jerlecki also boasts about amenities that might appeal more to locals, such as new chairs at the slot machines. “They might be the nicest slot chairs you’ll find anywhere in the country,” Jerlecki said. And the buffet. “We’re taking the food quality up to what guests at a Station luxury brand expect — the quality a customer at Green Valley Ranch or Red Rock would expect — and we’ve lowered prices drastically,” he said. And while those may seem like mixed messages, the references to Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock could be the strongest clue as to what Station has in mind for the Palms.

Although Station can and does operate lower-end properties, the success of those two higher-end resorts proves that company officials know how to offer luxurious amenities while also keeping price-conscious slot and video poker players happy. “They have operated amenityrich resorts — but not with a nightlife aspect like the Palms,” said Alex Bumazhny, a gaming analyst with Fitch Ratings. “So that’s somewhat unique and new to them. But they do operate Red Rock and also Green Valley Ranch, so they know how to operate assets with big hotels. “They also have ideas to put new food and beverage outlets in there,” Bumazhny said. “So they have plans for the property maybe to make it a little more locals-friendly but probably keep the nightlife aspect of it as well.” Bumazhny says that if any company can run a property appealing to both locals and Strip customers, it’s Station. “They are two slightly different strategies for sure,” said John DeCree, a gaming analyst with Union Gaming Group. “You have a proximity to the Strip, and yet you’re still a little bit behind it, which makes it easier for locals to get there. “During the week they can have a pretty consistent slot-club customer, but on the weekend, people from California come in for the nightclub and the table games. They are so close to the Strip, so in that way I can see how you can balance both strategies.” Given the mix of artists scheduled for the Pearl — Blink 182, Weezer, Frankie Valli, Pat Benatar, Bonnie Raitt and others — maybe Station Casinos is looking to create a slightly more mature version of what George Maloof and his family opened 15 years ago. Kind of like Red Rock near the Strip? “I would think so,” local gaming blogger Anthony Curtis said. “People think Station Casinos and maybe don’t realize it, but they know how to run upscale. ... You could put Red Rock on the Strip, and it would fit right in. “What says something to me is that they weren’t going to change the name, and that told me they very much value the brand,” Curtis said. “The Palms still has a good brand. It’s a place that got itself on the map pretty solidly, and they’d be crazy not to take advantage of that brand recognition.”

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Calendar of events SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 2016 Regional F&B Cost Management Summit Time: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Cost: $199 Location: Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com This seminar is designed to help restaurants and food service operators build profit.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6 Futuready Industry Tours Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: East Career and Technical Academy, 6705 Vegas Valley Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-522-3604 The topic of this event will be “Construction Technologies for the Building Industry.” National Association of Women Business Owners Coffee and Conversations Time: 8:30-10 a.m. Cost: Free for NAWBO members; $15 for nonmembers; $20 at the door Location: Beacon Center, 4505 W. Hacienda Ave., Suite G2, Las Vegas Information: Visit nawbosnv.org Learn about franchise ownership and how to identify characteristics of a business that can perform well under any economic conditions.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 Stirling Club holiday luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $26 Location: Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit celebrityspeakersentertainment.com Guest speaker Dale Davidson, owner of Las Vegas Tonight Media Group, will discuss whether businesses, agencies, government buildings and more should display the phrase “Merry Christmas.” Senior Design Competition: College of Engineering

Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: Free Location: UNLV, Foundations Building (FND), 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-895-3281 A team of industry judges will choose winners in each category based on innovation, commercial potential, presentation quality and sustainability. Convention Services Association-Las Vegas December luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $35 in advance/$40 at the door for CSA members; $45 in advance/$50 at the door for nonmembers Location: The Palm at the Forum Shops, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit http://bit.ly/2g11Wp5 Connect with members of CSA-Las Vegas and industry professionals over lunch.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 Speed Dating for Small Businesses Time: 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Vegas PBS, 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-799-1010 ext. 5369 This event is designed for those thinking about starting a business or interested in growing their business in the new year. Jingle Mingle Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $25 for American Advertising Federation, Advertising Professionals Under 30, American Marketing Association and Public Relations Society of America members; $35 for nonmembers Location: Hyde Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Connect with local advertising, marketing and communications professionals. National Association of Women Business Owners Holiday Fashion & Compassion mixer Time: 4-7 p.m. Cost: $25 Location: McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana

Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Information: Visit nawbosnv.org Network with NAWBO members and local professionals. Las Vegas Metro Chamber board of trustees 2017 installation luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $65 for Las Vegas Metro Chamber members and elected officials; $75 for nonmembers Location: Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3851 Bill Noonan will be sworn in as chairman of the board of trustees and share his vision for 2017.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 Your Roadmap to Double or Triple Your Revenue in 2017 Time: 7:30-11 a.m. Cost: $20 in advance, $30 at the door for LV Health & Fitness Chamber of Commerce members; $30 in advance, $40 at the door for nonmembers Location: Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson Information: Visit eventbrite.com This workshop is designed to help small-business expand. Pro Bono Awards Luncheon Time: 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $75 Location: Rio, Pavilions 8-11, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit lacsn.org/events The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada will honor the efforts of pro bono attorneys. Latin Chamber of Commerce celebration gala Time: 6:30-10 p.m. Cost: $250 Location: Westgate Las Vegas, Ballroom 11, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-385-7367 This black-tie-optional networking event will commemorate the induction of new board members.

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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition

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World Series of Team Roping

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Irrigation Show and Education Conference

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Dec. 7-8

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National Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting

Las Vegas Convention Center

Dec. 7-8

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Las Vegas Numismatic Society – Vegas Coin and Jewelry Show

Westgate

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$15,970,185 for 61 acres I-15 and Lamb Boulevard, North Las Vegas 89081 Landlord: RPM Investments as QI for TOMO JD Landlord agent: Mike Stuart and Mike Mixer, SIOR of Colliers International Tenant: PHI Donovan Land LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose

JMG LLC 4550 Bellbluff St. Las Vegas, NV 89122 Attorney: Did not disclose

Bid Opportunities DECEMBER 9 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for landscape and grounds maintenance for the Colorado River Heritage Greenway Park and Trails Clark County, 604271 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

DECEMBER 15 2:15 p.m. Clark County Public Works MultiUse Center Clark County, 604252 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

DECEMBER 19 3 p.m. One-time purchase of aluminum shelters Clark County, 604286 Adriane Garcia at akgarcia@clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions SALES $22,637,849 for 223,009 square feet, industrial 2875-2925 E. Patrick Ave and 6151, 6171 and 6231 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas 89120 Landlord: BKM Patrick 102 LLC Landlord agent: Dan Doherty, SIOR, Spencer Pinter, Susan Borst, CCIM, SIOR, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International Tenant: Harsch Investment Properties Tenant agent: Did not disclose

$11,700,000 for 273,301 square feet, office/industrial 6325-6375 S. Pecos Road, Las Vegas 89120 Landlord: MJG Investments Fund Landlord agent: Suzette LaGrange and Kara Walker, CCIM of Colliers International Tenant: Harsch Investment Properties Tenant agent: Did not disclose $4,550,000 for 43,580 square feet, office 2724 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas 89128 Landlord: WFO REO 2015-02 LLC Landlord agent: Stacy Scheer, CCIM, LEED GA of Colliers International Tenant: LUEMI B LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $2,500,000 for 42 multifamily units, residential 325 Gayle Ave., Henderson 89015 Landlord: Oakridge Apartments Landlord agent: Devin Lee, CCIM, Robin Willett and Jerad Roberts, of Northcap Multifamily Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $2,200,000 for 9,734 square feet, office 1925 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas 89134 Landlord: RSM Investments Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, SIOR and Bobbi Miracle, CCIM, SIOR of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: 1925 Village Center Circle Tenant agent: Did not disclose

$21,580,000 for 260 multifamily units, residential 6575 West Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas 89103 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Carl and Taylor Sims of Cushman and Wakefield Commerce Tenant: Angelo, Gordon & Co. Tenant agent: Did not disclose

$1,100,000 for 4,100 square feet, industrial 2400 S. Highland Drive, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Clark County Credit Union Landlord agent: Dean Willmore, SIOR, Grant Traub and Chris Connell of Colliers International Tenant: Seifman Family Trust Tenant agent: Did not disclose

$19,920,000 for 240 multifamily units, residential 3625 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89103 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Carl and Taylor Sims of Cushman and Wakefield Commerce

$800,000 for 2.5 acres, land 2.5 acres near Grand Canyon Drive and Gary Avenue, Las Vegas 89178 Landlord: CM NGA #2 1-308 LLC Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: Mosaic Land 2 LLC and Mosaic Five LLC Tenant agent: Vince Schettler of

Colliers International $750,000 for 5,740 square feet, office 375 Stephanie St., Henderson 89014 Landlord: BBB&C LLC Landlord agent: Chris Clifford, Steve Neiger and Brett Rather of Colliers International Tenant: Ted Guosheng Zhai Tenant agent: Did not disclose $168,750 for 2.06 acres, land APN: 191-20-801-001, Las Vegas 89044 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: GKT Acquisitions LLC Tenant agent: Robert Torres and Scott Gragson of Colliers International

BUSINESS LICENSES A Touch of Class Window Coverings License type: General retail sales Address: 1860 Gentle Dawn Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Suhair Susan Sayegh A Wireless License type: Merchandise broker Address: 6241 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: ABC Phones of North Carolina Aims Building Services. License type: General contractor Address: 515 E. Eldorado Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Aims Building Services Alfy Construction License type: Contractor Address: 3871 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 27, Las Vegas Owner: Alfy Group

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Angelo J. Ruccia License type: Bookkeeping Address: 13 Cozy Glen Circle, Henderson Owner: Angelo J. Ruccia

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Clark County Credit Union License type: Credit union Address: 709 Shadow Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Matthew Kershaw

Aric Weishan Healthcare License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 3225 S. Pecos Road, Las Vegas Owner: Aric Weishan B Nails and Spa

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Owner: Cory A. Riechers CWNevada - Cultivation License type: Outside Mme - Mme Address: 9680 S. Oakridge Ave., Pahrump; Owner: CWNevada Cwnevada - Production License type: Outside Mme - Mme Address: 4145 W. Ali Baba Lane., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: CWNevada David Hansen License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: David Hansen Deep Roots Harvest License type: Medical marijuana production facility Address: 195 Willis Carrier Canyon, Suite 400, Las Vegas Owner: Deep Roots Medical Del Taco #1199 License type: Restaurant/food service Address: 135 N. Stephanie St., Henderson Owner: Del Taco Del Taco #1201 License type: Restaurant/food service Address: 10485 Spencer St., Henderson Owner: Del Taco Dollar Tree 6325 License type: General retail sales Address: 3375 Novat St., Las Vegas Owner: Dollar Tree Stores Dollar Tree 7048 License type: General retail sales Address: 3053 N. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Dollar Tree Stores Dreamcatcher Archery License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Dreamcatcher Archery Driveit Auto Group License type: Finance company Address: 2580 Anthem Village Drive, Henderson Owner: Floorit Financial EG Maintenance Landscaping License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Graciela Marcial and Edmundo Garcia Elco License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Brandy McGinnis Elite Security Specialists

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business Address: 1605 W. Brooks Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Greenmart of Nevada NLV

Ellsworth & Stout License type: Professional services Address: 7881 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 155, Las Vegas Owner: Jeffrey A. Stout, CPA, and Dain E. Ellsworth, CPA

Homerepairs.Vegas License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 4370 Flowerdale Court, Las Vegas Owner: Serenity Investors

F & F House Keeping Services License type: Janitorial service Address: 3713 Hedge Grove Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Fredy Enrique Ruano, Yaletzy Flor Casarrubias

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It’s Sweet License type: Food services or cafe Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite G4, Las Vegas Owner: Juliet French and Melvin French

Fifty One Sports License type: Marketing/consulting Address: 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Fifty One Sports

J & P Cleaning Co. License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jesus F. Gantes

First Class Rx Pharmacy #2 License type: Professional services - medical Address: 1321 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: First Class Rx Pharmacy

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Foot & Ankle Center License type: Pro services - medical Address: 1703 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Peter L. Gallarello Forever Blooming Enterprises License type: Online flower retailer Address: 1840 Whitney Mesa Drive, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Forever Blooming Enterprises Martin Brandon Gillen License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 408 Via Gigante Court, Henderson Owner: Martin Brandon Gillen Glossy Nails License type: Cosmetology Address: 860 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 7, Las Vegas Owner: Glossy Nails Go! Calendars License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane Kiosk, Suite 6511, Las Vegas Owner: SRV

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Gonzalez Car Wash License type: Automobile detailing Address: Did not disclose Owner: Ariel Moguel Gonzalez

Kit’s Kitchen License type: Nonprofit club Address: 2021 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: Kids In Transition

Greenmart of Nevada NLV License type: Interjurisdictional

Lemon Heaven License type: Food services or cafe

Address: 875 S. Grand Central Parkway Kiosk, Suite 19, Las Vegas Owner: KJ Juices and International Liberty Tax Service License type: Bookkeeping Address: 245 N. Stephanie St., Suite B, Henderson Owner: Debra Ann Aguayo Life Storage Solutions License type: Moving supplies store Address: 550 Conestoga Way and 1011 Stufflebeam Ave., Henderson Owner: Life Storage Solutions Living Spaces Furniture License type: General retail sales Address: 700 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Grover Geiselman Lulu Hawaiian BBQ License type: Restaurant Address: 7120 N. Durango Drive, Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Lulu Hawaiian BBQ 2 Mad Girl With A Box License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Mad Girl With A Box Magic Hands Handyman License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 1635 Serenada Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Miguel Zamora Manman Wang License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Manman Wang Marquez Landscape License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Rony Antonio Marquez Marquis Aurbach Coffing License type: Law firm or law office Address: 10001 Park Run Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Marquis Aurbach Coffing PC Mary Anne Gurule License type: Real estate sales Address: 7942 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Mary Gurule Moneygram Payment Systems License type: Wire service Address: Multiple locations in Las Vegas Owner: W. Alex Holmes and Steven Piano MTG Logistics License type: Package delivery Address: 1168 Mirage Lake St., Henderson Owner: Michael Gennaro Mario Najera

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Spring Hills Home Care Nevada License type: Home care for senior citizens Address: 1700 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 204, Henderson Owner: Spring Hills Home Care Services Henderson

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Address: Did not disclose Owner: Yixin Zhang

Tacos Cucuy License type: Open air vending Address: 1122 S. 17th St., Las Vegas Owner: Marco Antonio GuerreroLopez

Zenta Mortgage Services License type: Mortgage lending Address: 2221 Savannah River St., Henderson Owner: Zenta Mortgage Services

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BUILDING PERMITS $6,000,000, commercial - new 6905 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas Did not disclose $2,697,450, warehouse complete 1830 Haven St., Henderson RCN Real Estate Subsidiary $1,675,000, tenant improvement 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas DC Building Group $1,400,000, commercial 8220 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Affordable Concepts $558,856, commercial - alteration 3837 Bay Lake Trail, North Las Vegas Tradewinds Construction $424,880, reroof x2 4170 and 4171 Distribution Circle, North Las Vegas Commercial Roofers $350,000, commercial 8220 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Affordable Concepts $225,959, residential - custom 1241 Lake Heights Court, Henderson D R Horton $205,886, residential - production 2956 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $195,129, residential - production 2965 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $194,401, single-family dwelling 8008 Majestic Bighorn St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $180,767, residential - model 2123 Ponticino St., Henderson Did not disclose $175,090, single-family dwelling 8108 Bear Canyon St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$174,224, residential - production 2960 and 2964 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada

$141,657, single-family dwelling 9919 Coyote Echo Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada

$173,702, single-family dwelling 211 Basque Coast St., Las Vegas Toll South LV

$140,000, commercial 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas DC Building Group

$170,509, residential - new 4036 Carol Bailey Ave., North Las Vegas D R Horton

$139,623, residential - production 2957 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada

$170,509, residential - new 5356 Mountain Garland Lane, North Las Vegas D R Horton

$138,815, single-family dwelling x2 7311 and 7350 Zonal Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$170,509, residential - new 5333 Golden Melody Lane, North Las Vegas D R Horton $163,335, residential - new 4033 Carol Bailey Ave., North Las Vegas D R Horton $160,969, single-family dwelling 10567 Copperas Cove Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $155,618, residential - new 317 Tyler Texas Place, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $153,319, residential - model 2127 Ponticino St., Henderson Did Not Disclose $151,404, residential - new 5337 Golden Melody Lane, North Las Vegas D R Horton $150,000, tenant improvement 1990 Village Center Circle, Suite 6, Las Vegas Bentar Development $149,994, medical office tenant improvement 2280 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Vestar Green Valley $143,568, residential - new 4032 Carol Bailey Ave., North Las Vegas D R Horton $143,568, residential - new 5341 Golden Melody Lane, North Las Vegas D R Horton

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$142,729, commercial - alteration 6424 Losee Road, North Las Vegas Ellis Construction Company

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$142,396, residential - production 2961 Bexley Ridge Court, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada

$138,237, residential - model 2131 Ponticino St., Henderson Did Not Disclose

$114,782, residential - production 2618 Cooper Gallery St., Henderson Beazer-Inspirada $110,125, residential - new 5720 Little Cape Court, North Las Vegas D R Horton $109,845, disaster 2117 Fuller Road, Las Vegas Advantage Builders of Nevada $107,806, single-family dwelling x4 242, 246, 250 and 254 Tower St., Las Vegas Interurban Construction $107,510, single-family dwelling 10620 Kennedy Peak Lane, Las Vegas Ryland Homes

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$106,969, residential - new 5761 Country Lake Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings

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$106,507, electrical 2330 Industrial Road, Las Vegas Helix Electric

$132,796, single-family dwelling 11815 Corenzio Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $130,305, residential - new 5345 Golden Melody Lane, North Las Vegas D R Horton $130,100, sign 7500 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas Architectural Design & Signs $127,160, tenant improvement 1215 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 230, Las Vegas Titanium Building Group $120,005, commercial - remodel 9500 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 170, Henderson Park Place III $119,872, residential - new 5708 Little Cape Court, North Las Vegas D R Horton $119,872, residential - new 5716 Little Cape Court, North Las Vegas D R Horton $119,162, residential - production 3045 Echoed Rondel Lane, Henderson Century Communities Nevada $116,927, single-family dwelling 11834 Corenzio Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $115,298, single-family dwelling 10640 Forum Peak Lane, Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$103,978, tenant improvement 6475 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 175, Las Vegas Titanium Building Group $102,194, townhouse - production 3171 Bitetto Walk, Henderson KB Home Inspirada $102,194, townhouse - production 3178 Arco Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $98,260, residential - new 5712 Little Cape Court, North Las Vegas D R Horton $97,537, residential - production 1033 Spotted Saddle St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings $96,261, townhouse - production 3177 Bitetto Walk, Henderson KB Home Inspirada $96,261, townhouse - production 3184 Arco Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $91,215, residential - production 1026 Spotted Saddle St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings $88,609, townhouse - production 3182 Arco Ave., Henderson KB Home Inspirada To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.

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Category: heavy equipment dealers (Ranked by number of employees as of Nov. 30)

Types of construction equipment offered

Sales as a percentage of business

Rentals as a percentage of business

Retail as a percentage of business

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Company

Employees

Cashman Equipment 3300 St. Rose Parkway Henderson, NV 89052 702-649-8777 • cashmanequipment.com

760

Building, general construction, industrial, mining, road building/ paving, truck, power

Did not disclose

MaryKaye Cashman, owner, CEO

H&E Equipment and Services 4129 Losee Road North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-320-6500 • he-equipment.com

Aerial lifts, cranes, earth-moving equipment, general construction equipment

Mike Iannacchino, branch manager

Neff Rental LLC 3682 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-399-8780 • neffrental.com

Construction and industrial equipment specializing in earth moving

Brad Nowell, region vice president

A1-Trailer & Hitch 3346 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-362-6212 • sunvalleybumper.com

Maintenance equipment for trailers

Michael Robbins, managing manager

Thompson Machinery Sales Inc. 710 W. Sunset Road Henderson, NV 89011 702-564-4100 • thompsonmachinerysales.com

Used heavy construction equipment

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John Thero, vice president

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$1.99 for a Medium Hot (16 oz.) or Iced Latte (24 oz.) *(Plus appl. tax). Limit one coupon per customer per visit. Coupon and barcode must be presented at time of purchase. Shop must retain coupon. No substitutions allowed. No cash refunds. Void if copied or transferred and where prohibited or restricted by law. Consumer must pay applicable tax. May not be combined with any other coupon, discount, promotion combo or value meal. Coupon may not be reproduced, copied, purchased, traded or sold. Internet distribution strictly prohibited. Cash redemption value: 1/20 of 1 cent. © 2015 DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved. Expires: 12/24/2016

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$10 OFF ‘Comedy Daredevil’ Tickets Starring Ryan Stock and AmberLynn Thursday through Saturday 9:00pm *Discount only available at the Hooters Box Office – Management reserves all rights. Offer good through December 25, 2016, Coupon Code: SUN1216.

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