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The National Confectioners Association reports that 75 percent of American households will hand out candy on Halloween. Of those surveyed, 68 percent picked chocolate as the favorite treat. Sorry, candy corn lovers, you’re only 10 percent of us.
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Standing at the border of North and South Korea on Oct. 27, U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis said: “Our goal is not war.” Mattis stressed diplomatic efforts to soothe tensions between North Korea and the U.S., though the leaders of both nations have for months been trading harsh rhetoric. Words aside, how realistic is a nuclear war?
Most Las Vegans will admit our traffic woes pale next to those of our SoCal neighbors. But that’s little comfort when you’re stuck in a jam. So The Sunday mapped the trouble spots and times and rounded up the best apps and workarounds. And we tackled the question of how angry (or lucky) locals should feel about our traffic reality.
Green Valley High is the six-time defending largeschool state champion, and with a core group of young wrestlers leading the way, the Gators have their eyes on the state record of eight straight set by Eldorado from 1986 to 1993. The season begins in late November, and coach Jon Ferry has been pushing his guys hard.
Once a treat mostly for locals, Halloween attractions in Las Vegas are drawing tourists on an international level. more BUSINESS n From consulting to dreams of “Chopped,” P47 n A one-stop shop for preemployment certification, P48 n Tips on employee leave after tragedy, P49
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Safety codes after shooting Clark County is looking to national authorities for guidance in light of the Oct. 1 tragedy.
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No on reciprocity gun bill Nevada should not have to abide by the lax permitting laws of other states.
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After being inflated with cold air, a balloon is hit with heat to give it loft at the seventh annual Balloon Festival at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. (Wade Vandervort/special to the sunday)
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Gov. Brian Sandoval returned from a weeklong trade mission to Poland, saying the relationship “will pay real economic and cultural benefits for all of our people.”
The UNLV basketball team landed highly recruited 6-foot-4 guard Bryce Hamilton, who averaged 24.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game as a junior at Pasadena (Calif.) High School.
Citing student and employee safety, CCSD Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky announced that school board member Kevin Child was banned from school district property.
Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center (part of Sunrise Health System) broke ground on its Behavioral Health Center, a $26 million psychiatric facility.
Clark County’s public safety campaign for Halloween includes discouraging trick-or-treating after 9 p.m. So turn off porch lights to dissuade young goblins.
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a surgery with no incisions An associate professor in the UNLV School of Medicine recently performed a breakthrough procedure. Dr. Ovunc Bardakcioglu used a remotecontrolled robotic device to clear a patient’s colon of potentially cancerous lesions, making no incisions and therefore reducing recovery time and the risk of infection. The Oct. 25 announcement detailed the procedure performed Sept. 27 at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. It was just the second time the device had ever been used. The first was Aug. 30, in a surgery performed at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.
Pounds of carbon monoxide prevented in the Las Vegas Valley by more than 18,000 rides taken in the first year of the RTC Bike Share.
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Las Vegas’ Pride parade Oct. 20 filled the streets with colorful, powerful statements, and attracted religious protestors. (Christopher DeVargas/staff)
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vegas cares The all-star benefit show honoring victims and first responders of the Oct. 1 mass shooting is set for 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Venetian Theatre. Tickets are $30. Proceeds from Vegas Cares will go to a commissioned memorial to be created by local artist Tim Bavington. Performers appearing in person or via video include Britney Spears, Mike Tyson, Penn & Teller, Carrot Top, Blue Man Group, David Copperfield, Human Nature, Criss Angel, Lance Burton, Brad Garrett and Clint Holmes.
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Henderson brewery CraftHaus launched its Silver State beer Oct. 27 in celebration of Nevada Day. The “tenacious blonde ale” will have its own website featuring Instagram photos marked with #SilverStateBrew.
Analysis of Instagram data by InsuranceQuotes showed Nevada was No. 5 among states with the “angriest drivers.” The study counted Instagram posts (per 100,000 drivers) marked with #RoadRage from 2013 to 2016, and Nevada had just over 2,000. No. 1 Hawaii had 5,872. For our cover story on traffic snags in Las Vegas — and avoiding them — see Page 12.
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Guests take a tour of Mission High School during its official opening. Launching with 21 students, Mission is the first public recovery high school in the U.S., designed by the Clark County School District for students in recovery from substance abuse and other forms of dependency. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)
Tax revenue brought in by recreational marijuana in August, the second month sales were legal in Nevada and up from $3.7 million in July.
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EXPERTS ADDRESS THE NORTH KOREAN THREAT
WHERE NUCLEAR FEARS MEET DETERRENCE POLICIES AND GEOPOLITICAL REALITIES BY CHRIS KUDIALIS | STAFF WRITER
The first year of Donald Trump’s presidency has been filled with aggressive rhetoric, some of it pushing the U.S. closer to nuclear war than it has been in at least a generation. ¶ Taunting North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un with the nickname “Rocket Man,” Trump has said an American attack would “totally destroy” the East Asian nation, using language like “locked and loaded” and “fire and fury” in tweets and statements about the mounting conflict. ¶ As the U.S. began joint training Oct. 22 with South Korean forces off the southern shores of the Korean peninsula, Kim labeled Trump a “war merchant” and “strangler of peace.” Back in September, he called Trump deranged in a formal response to the president’s tough talk at the United Nations General Assembly, adding that he would tame his enemy with fire. ¶ A video released by the North Korean state media in April showed its missiles blowing up a fictionalized San Francisco. Such posturing is nothing new, but tensions haven’t been as high since the Cold War.
What makes a missile intercontinental? The designation is for weapons that travel great distances via rockets using twostage fuel systems.
NORTH KOREA’S NUCLEAR CAPABILITIES (FOR NOW) Jonathan Pollack, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution, said North Korea had made “meaningful but not definitive” advancements in nuclear capabilities since Kim Jong Un took power in 2011. Pollack added that while the nation was “not there yet,” the threat shouldn’t be ignored. “They’ve pulled rabbits out of a hat for far too long for me to simply discount what they say and what they seem to be pursuing.” Sheila Smith, senior fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations, said Kim Jong Un had come “closer than ever before” to equipping his country for a nuclear strike on the U.S. mainland and would be consistently capable of reaching it by March.
Sept. 2: North Korea tested a bomb seven times more destructive than the one dropped by the U.S. on Hiroshima, Japan, during World War II. While it lacks the technology to unleash such devastation on U.S. shores, North Korea has shown it can reach the U.S. mainland with bombs on par with what hit Hiroshima.
AEGIS BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE: Artillery systems carried on U.S. and Japanese warships made to intercept short- and intermediaterange ballistic missiles.
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A Hwasong-12 test missile demonstrated a range of about 3,000 miles, which could reach the U.S. island territory of Guam.
A Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile was tested successfully for the first time, with a range that could reach Alaska.
Another test of the Hwasong-14 upped the range to 6,500 miles, meaning it could make landfall as far inland as Chicago.
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When they meet in Beijing this month, President Trump is expected to push Chinese President Xi Jinping to rein in North Korea, though experts worry an embargo could lead to a humanitarian crisis for the North Korean people.
CHECKS ON THE CONFLICT ■ NUCLEAR DETERRENCE POLICY Experts believe that despite heightened tensions, nuclear war is unlikely. They cite the massive number of lives at stake for both nations and nearby allies. That outcome is known as MAD, or mutual assured destruction. It’s one of the linchpins of nuclear deterrence policy, in which the U.S. has engaged since the Cold War. The Soviet Union had stockpiled nuclear weapons, so the U.S. followed suit in an effort to create “the credible threat of retaliation to forestall enemy attack,” according to the National Museum of American History.
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■ CHINA’S INFLUENCE The Council on Foreign Relations describes China as North Korea’s biggest trade partner, arguably with the most leverage on the regime. Their alliance dates to the Korean War in the 1950s, and China has since backed the country politically and economically. However, Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed negotiation to extinguish “the flame of war.” While Xi wasn’t calling out North Korea directly in that September statement, China recently imposed some sweeping sanctions on its ally. According to The Economist, the Chinese central bank ordered an end to new loans and the wrap-up of existing financial deals. In addition, fuel sales to North Korea were suspended in June, though China indicated that was based on a lack of confidence in payment.
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BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM The U.S. defense layers complex elements addressing hostile missiles in all phases of flight, from sensors that detect and track threats to interceptor missiles. Systems shown below and at left would likely be employed if North Korea launched an attack.
IF NUCLEAR WAR IS UNLIKELY, WHAT ABOUT CONFLICT ON THE GROUND? North Korean forces are separated from Seoul, South Korea, by the Demilitarized Zone and just 35 miles. South Korea and its population of 50.8 million people would be gravely affected by war. Its joint counterstrategy with the U.S. is to take out North Korea’s infrastructure with airstrikes. U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis told the House Appropriations Committee in June that the battle would result in profound suffering and death. “It would be a war that fundamentally we don’t want,” Mattis said, adding “we would win at great cost.”
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Sources: Al Jazeera, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Union of Concerned Scientists’ Global Security Program, U.S. Department of Defense, Washington Post
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Hundreds of cars sit still, quietly humming as they idle in a messy, single-file line flanked by orange traffic cones. ¶ A tractor whizzes by my window going about 5 miles per hour. That’s faster than my Acura has moved in more than 15 minutes. ¶ Driving northbound on U.S. 95 toward the “Spaghetti Bowl” where it intersects with Interstate 15 has always been a nightmare for residents of Southern Nevada, but lately it’s worse. With all of the construction, bumper-to-bumper traffic during afternoon rush hour has turned the road into a parking lot. This teeth-grindingly slow journey began around 5 p.m. I jumped on U.S. 95 northbound at Eastern Avenue, the last onramp before the bowl. Traffic was free-flowing for about a mile before I hit gridlock. While my lane on the far-left is crawling, at least I’m not in the right lane, where cars are awkwardly trying to merge onto the I-15. They might as well take their keys out of the ignition to save some gas. Ten minutes after entering the freeway, I’ve traveled about 2.5 miles. By the time I hit Rancho Drive, traffic opens up. Drivers step
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on the gas and fly out like doves released at a wedding. I roll my windows down to let the wind hit my face. On the right side, a giant Terrible Herbst sign protrudes over the freeway barrier, the cowboy icon waving goodbye to what I just survived. In the scheme of things, navigating the Spaghetti Bowl during maximum rush hour in 25 minutes is pretty impressive. But humanity’s hate for traffic isn’t always rational. And a single miscalculation from one of those desperate mergers onto the interstate could have caused a crash and the dreaded chain-reaction of lit taillights all the way to the horizon. — Jesse Granger
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Potential solutions: To address backups on and around the 215 Beltway, Clark County has widening projects lined up: the beltway itself (from six lanes to eight) from Tropicana Avenue to the I-15 and surface streets between Pecos Road and Windmill Parkway, said county spokesman Dan Kulin. Both projects will begin in 2018. “The improvements are intended to improve traffic flow in both directions in these areas,” Kulin said. The newly constructed flyover ramp from the airport connector to eastbound 215 has performed well so far, Kulin said. In the northwest, NDOT’s Centennial Bowl project is ongoing. The eastern part of the 215 there was improved to full freeway standards during recent years.
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Potential solutions for various surface streets: Planned mitigation projects include widening Koval Lane — which many use to get around the Strip — from Sands Avenue to Tropicana Avenue; widening Durango Drive from Windmill Lane to Blue Diamond Road; widening Fort Apache Road from Warm Springs Road to Tropicana Avenue; building a bridge over the railroad tracks to connect Harmon Avenue and Valley View Drive. The widening projects are underway, and construction on the bridge is expected to begin in 2018.
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The Nevada Department of Transportation encourages commuters who want to dodge traffic to utilize the FAST system, covering 600 square miles that include the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas — not to mention more than 3,000 traffic signals. Available via text or email (bit.ly/ NTv5na), FAST sends alerts when a crash occurs or other events affect traffic.
HOW DOES IT KNOW? The FAST system monitors traffic flow using data from 600 cameras and a network of pavement, Bluetooth and microwave sensors, providing travel times to 110 destinations on 42 digital messaging signs as well as ramp metering. FAST also is made possible by a main control room with 20 operators and up to 10 dispatchers from the Nevada Highway Patrol. “It can send out road crews, manually tweak signal timing and alert the public through a network of dynamic message signs as well as email, text messages, online maps and online images of the roadways,” NDOT spokesman Tony Illia said. “FAST also sends camera feeds to local television stations and the Emergency Operations Center for Southern Nevada, part of the Nevada Highway Patrol Southern Command Headquarters.” Illia added that all this data-driven coordination can reduce travel time by up to 25 percent.
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Recommended by both NDOT and RTC, this free, real-time, crowdsourced traffic and navigation app provides motorists alternate routes as they approach backed-up roadways. Drivers anonymously provide intel on slowdowns, and the RTC provides governmentreported data on traffic accidents and road construction and closures. The result is a thorough overview of current road conditions.
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This I-15 widening project (between Sahara Avenue and the Spaghetti Bowl interchange) has its own dedicated website — NDOTProjectNeon.com — and social media pages offering updates on construction, so you’ll know where the trouble spots are within the 3.7-mile zone. Or, sign up for the free smartphone/tablet app with live push notifications. Or, call the hotline at 702-293-6366.
Motorists can call 511 or visit nvroads.com for the latest highway conditions before beginning their commutes. NDOT also encourages drivers to visit NevadaDOT.com and feeds on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Instagram and Twitter (with the @NevadaDOT handle) for travel and construction info.
TIMING IS EVERYTHING Times of day matter to avoiding traffic, but it’s all about the lights. If traffic signals are out of sync, drivers end up clumping together, and problems compound. Multiple factors go into the timing of signals throughout the valley, said Kelley Waynert, who handles government affairs, media relations and marketing for RTC. “These include traffic patterns, the time of day, traffic volume, whether or not there is construction underway in the area, special events and even the width of the intersection ... (which) can have an impact on pedestrian access and the length of time the signal is yellow and red.” Signals can be changed remotely based on traffic volume during peak times, though pedestrians pushing the crosswalk button affect the flow, as do emergency vehicles flipping the signals to get through intersections quickly.
GETTING TO GOLDEN KNIGHTS GAMES Driving around the Strip can be a chore at any time, but it’s significantly worse on nights when the city’s first major league sports team plays at T-Mobile Arena. The Golden Knights will have played 44 home games in a span of seven months, and the area around the arena is extremely congested before and after games. It doesn’t help that the most common start time for games is 7 p.m., meaning people arriving to the game early are competing with regular rush-hour traffic. If you’ve been to a concert or fight night at T-Mobile Arena and didn’t experience much traffic, don’t expect the same for hockey games. That’s because there are a lot more people driving to Golden Knights games than other events at the arena. With about 14,000 season tickets sold (80 percent of the arena’s capacity), the crowd includes more locals and fewer tourists, which means more cars.
The closest place to park for games is the New York-New York parking garage, which is only available to those who pre-pay online ($18). The main entrance into that garage (off Tropicana Avenue between Las Vegas Boulevard and I-15) is the worst as far as traffic goes. There’s an alternate entrance behind the arena off of Frank Sinatra Drive. Other options include garages at MGM Grand ($13 pre-paid or $20 on game day), Excalibur ($13 pre-paid or $25 on game day) and Aria (only available pre-paid, $18). Getting out of the arena can be easier, as parking fees are already paid and cars flow freely. The best advice for avoiding traffic on game days is going early and staying late, made more palatable by all the places to grab a bite or a drink at The Park. — Jesse Granger
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KEEPING AN EYE ON TRAFFIC HOT SPOTS It’s good to know what’s planned for the most hated traffic snags. But what about the spots that are gradually getting problematic? Just like a blister forming, they need to be addressed before they swell too much. NDOT assesses emerging chokepoints in terms of needs and potential improvements, whether it’s road maintenance, capacity or safety. The department has undertaken a $5.3 million regionwide traffic study analyzing the valley’s major freeway corridors, with completion expected by spring. The study is focused on Interstate 15, U.S. Highway 95, Interstate 515 and the 215 Beltway. HDR Inc. is conducting it, with help from Jacobs and C A Group. “The study will analyze traffic, including forecasting, and evaluate alternatives and benefit/cost analyses of all urban Southern Nevada freeways in coordination with ongoing projects and studies,” NDOT spokesman Tony Illia said. “Ultimately, the study will help us develop improvement strategies that meet the valley’s short- and long-term transportation needs while also maximizing the benefits of our investments.” — Mick Akers
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Q&A: TINA QUIGLEY General Manager of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada Speaking not as a general manager but as a resident who has to get around town, what frustrates you the most about driving? Orange cones! It drives me absolutely freaking nuts seeing orange cones taking up a lane for a significant amount of time with no construction going on. … Say it’s a three-lane road and you take one lane. You’ve just taken onethird of that capacity. I would love to create policies and programs that would incentivize our contractors to pull back the cones when the lanes aren’t truly under construction. When it comes to traffic, how does Southern Nevada compare with other densely populated places? Very clearly, there are some other major metropolitan areas that have congestion that, from a regional perspective, is much worse than ours. But there are pockets of areas where it’s equally bad. Parts of the 215 at certain times of the commute can be very bad. We’re seeing improvements with Project Neon, but prior to that, the Spaghetti Bowl was certainly an area; 95 at that curve out by Summerlin Parkway. … Certainly there are areas where we have considerable congestion. That said, do we rank compared with LA or San Francisco during peak hours? We don’t. But we shouldn’t, because we only have a population of 1 million (drivers). So we’re at a point where it still is manageable; we just need to be managing it responsibly. Can we really avoid turning into California? We can look to these other cities for lessons learned after watching them grow. The talent we’ve got in the engineering world (and) the traffic world is cued into what is working nationally and what is not. We know now that just because you add capacity, doesn’t mean you really, truly relieve congestion. In fact, at some point, and there are a lot of examples of this, the more capacity you add, the more congestion you create because the more sprawl you create. ... We know that now, so the approach will be more of “diffuse and disperse,” as opposed to concentrating on a few major arterials or highways. What are some misconceptions about traffic? People probably think technology is further along than it is when it comes to managing traffic lights. There will be a lot of exponential advancements ahead, but right now I think people think traffic lights are smarter or should be smarter than they are capable of being. ... Most important, (it’s a misconception) that you can build your way out of congestion. You can’t. You really need to diffuse and disperse the traffic and find alternative routes to destinations. Do you have any tips on beating traffic? Use Waze! It will route you around. It will take you the most expeditious route it can find. Sometimes they are routes that you never would have thought of, but they are way faster and avoid congestion. I use Waze religiously. The RTC shares information with Waze — lane closures and construction. If you could pop into the passenger seat of all the cars stuck in traffic, what would you say to the drivers? This too shall pass. — April Corbin
INFRASTRUCTURE FIXES Construction-caused congestion is the cost of improving our roadways for the future
The great irony of addressing traffic problems is that it often creates them. Take Project Neon, a massive construction corridor — the largest road project in Nevada’s history — in perhaps the busiest area, the Spaghetti Bowl near downtown. The hassle we feel driving it today is part of the cost of more capacity for the future. Now 45 percent complete, the project is on schedule to finish in July 2019. The current stage, dubbed “The Big Squeeze,” which is upgrading portions of U.S. 95 near downtown, is scheduled to finish in January, with I-15 improvements to follow. Last November, a four-lane Western Avenue roadway extension opened, connecting Charleston Boulevard and Grand Central Parkway (Western Avenue previously deadended at Holsum Design Center, just south of Charleston Boulevard). The link improved mobility by creating another northsouth connection for crosstown traffic. On Sept. 2, a 1-mile, four-lane Martin Luther King Boulevard alignment opened between Alta Drive and Oakey Boulevard for another major north-south connection into downtown Las Vegas’ Medical and Arts districts. Crews are building a carpool flyover bridge, redoing a mile of concrete pavement last improved in 1992 and installing Active Traffic Management signs that will help NDOT manage traffic on U.S. 95 and I-15. The I-15 portion also will play into traffic management for the planned $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat Las Vegas Raiders stadium to be constructed just off the interstate near Russell Road. NDOT estimates it will take about two years to complete, though it depends on which solution is selected. Several actions must be taken before the I-15 improvements can occur. Although NDOT could fast-track a project, decisions still need to be made by the State Transportation Board, and that may affect the delivery schedule. NDOT has several other projects planned to address traffic growth along the south I-15 corridor, an area that will be heavily affected once the stadium is completed. The projects in the stadium report encompass about
eight miles of I-15, between Sahara Avenue and Blue Diamond Road. The department is drafting the scope of work for environmental clearance and preliminary engineering for the I-15 Tropicana Interchange reconstruction and the direct-connect High Occupancy Vehicle ramps proposed at Hacienda and Harmon avenues. “A request for proposals will be issued in a few months for that scope of work,” NDOT spokesman Tony Illia said. “We hope to advance these projects, which were planned to address traffic growth on the I-15 corridor anticipated to occur in the next 20 years.” Environmental clearance is the second step, after the planning and engineering feasibility studies performed in 2015 and 2016. Once preliminary engineering is far enough along, NDOT can better estimate the improvement costs. They include further engineering, purchasing right-ofway, relocating utilities, and construction. Eventually, the department will compile a funding plan and get Transportation Board approval to incorporate the projects into its construction program. “The department feels that this new transportation infrastructure can support traffic generated by special events to be held at the proposed stadium on Russell Road,” Illia said. “The improvements were planned to address future traffic growth, but since they add capacity and improve mobility, they can make residents’ and visitors’ trips to the stadium easier.” NDOT says preliminary studies for these improvements were in the pipeline well before the stadium concept was developed. Freeway improvements would never be the stadium developer’s responsibility anyway, outside of working with Clark County, the RTC and others to determine what is needed to manage stadium traffic. They do have to handle any street projects tied to the stadium build. “The developer would be responsible for constructing road and other infrastructure improvements that are specified in the development agreement,” Clark County spokesman Dan Kulin said. “It is too early to say exactly what those will be.” — Mick Akers
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STRIP TRAFFIC might surprise you ... I was running a half-marathon in Florida a few years ago when the leaders of the full marathon came up on my group from the rear. So just for grins, I decided to run with them. By hitting full speed — like, as fast as I’d be running if I were being chased by a guy with an ax — I managed to keep up for about 40 yards with the guy in fifth place. I’m not a fast runner. But on a recent Friday night, it would have been quicker for me to run from Koval Lane to Las Vegas Boulevard on Flamingo Road than it took me to drive. Way quicker. I started the timer at 5:46 p.m. when I hit the first backup from Koval. At that point, I was in front of the Tuscany, which, according to geodistance.com, is three-quarters of a mile east of Las Vegas Boulevard. From there to the Strip, it took nearly 13 minutes. My mile time on a bad day is 9. I waited through two cycles of the light at Koval, three at Linq Lane and two more at Las Vegas Boulevard as traffic inched along. There was no construction, no accident, no traffic stop by police, no clueless
tourists trying to change lanes — nothing out of the ordinary. It was just the usual crush of traffic around the Strip. Do I realize that most Las Vegans would not be caught dead at that place and time unless they were being paid to carry passengers? Of course. But as a Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas moment, it wouldn’t be fabulous. You can get lucky, even on the most notorious stretches. Driving from I-15 through Las Vegas Boulevard on Sahara Avenue at rush hour is hell, right? I’ve been stuck there several times, and when I mentioned to a colleague that I would drive there for this story, he told me he instructs visiting friends and family to avoid it. But I’m pleased to say that I took four trips there recently — twice on a Thursday evening and twice on a Friday evening — and made it through in a reasonable amount of time. I think the longest I ever waited was three cycles of the light at the boulevard, and from there it was smooth sailing all the way to Eastern Avenue. The key appeared to be synchronization of the lights east of the boulevard. That allowed traffic to clear out and make way for the next round of cars going eastbound. Go figure. As is so often the case, Las Vegas refuses to be pigeonholed. — Ric Anderson
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Insights on the unthinkable Mass shootings are part of the conversation about improving safety codes BY APRIL CORBIN STAFF WRITER
Clark County officials are looking to national authorities for guidance on how safety standards might be improved in light of the mass shooting Oct. 1 at the Route 91 Harvest Festival. And the two leading associations that craft the safety policies adopted by most municipalities across the country are looking right back at Las Vegas. “I have no doubt there will be a review,” said Fulton Cochran, assistant fire chief with the county’s department of building and fire prevention, of how the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) might modify recommendations after analysis of the incident. ICC Senior Vice President of Technical Services Mike Pfeiffer says past tragedies have led to new safety code standards. Earlier mass shootings, for example, led the ICC to develop guidelines related to lockdowns. After 9/11, a code committee was formed to pinpoint lessons learned. Resulting changes are believed to have made public and private spaces safer, though most are far less visible to the average
person than the measures seen at airports following the terrorist attack. But Pfeiffer cautions that the circumstances of the Las Vegas shooting make it unique, with gunfire coming from a hotel room more than 1,000 yards away. “I’m not sure you would address something like that in code,” he said. “It is difficult to be responsive to any and all possible scenarios.” That said, he does see the potential for increased attention to evacuation procedures. Crowd management and behavior could be studied, especially at the beginning of the 10-minute shooting ordeal. Videos from festivalgoers show performer Jason Aldean rushing off the stage and fans waiting in confusion, unaware that the pop-pop-pop in the background was active gunfire. “Something like this is a wake-up call,” Pfeiffer said. The ICC publishes new standards called ICodes every three years. The most recent set was sent to municipalities in mid-September for adoption at the local level sometime in 2018. That means the national organization just moved into a new cycle, which will culminate in the release of updated standards in 2020. It is accepting proposals for code revisions until January. After that, a multistep review process involving industry professionals, municipal officials and the general public will occur. It includes two physical public hearings where people can comment and an online public hearing process. (The general public also is welcome to
submit proposals for revision of safety codes.) Until the ICC sets new ones, Clark County’s code officials plan to continue with current standards. Cochran doesn’t expect any immediate changes in what safety inspectors consider during the permit-approval process, which right now is limited to technical aspects such as having compressed gas on site or the use of flame effects, and simply making sure the physical property matches the schematic submitted when an outdoor event received its special-use permit from the land use and planning department. “We are processing additional events as they come in, but the rules haven’t changed. We are actively looking at things and being very cautious in our reviews and approval, but we really like to have code behind us or an actual regulation,” Cochran said of the fact that the county can change its protocols independently. Meanwhile, the NFPA already was crafting new standards based on previous tragedies. In June, on the one-year anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting that killed 49 people and wounded dozens more in Orlando, Fla., the NFPA announced the development of a guideline related to “preparedness and response to active shooter and/or hostile events.” The goal is to create a standard for how emergency responders, hospitals, fire and local jurisdictional entities work together during an emergency. The fire chief for Orange County, Fla., (where Orlando is located) proposed the new NFPA standard, hoping for a unified voice on the topic amid an increasing number of statements and recommendations from various entities at different governmental levels. During a public hearing, the proposal received the most comments and committee applications in the organization’s 121-
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year history. According to Ed Conlin, NFPA Public Fire Protection Division Manager, the committee hopes to finish the first draft of the guideline by December. Then, similar to the ICC cycle, it would be subject to a review process and could make its way to the municipal level in 2020. Conlin wouldn’t speculate as to how the Oct. 1 shooting might shape the work being done by its committee. “Every incident, no matter where it occurs, the committee will look at,” Conlin said. Many municipalities, including Clark County, have emergency management plans in place to keep relevant bodies — law enforcement, medical, etc. — on the same page during a catastrophic event. Because of the high number of tourists and incidence of large crowds, the valley’s municipal governments have long seen Las Vegas as a “soft target” vulnerable to a terrorist attack, and their entities have largely been praised for their coordinat-
ed efforts during and after Oct. 1. Government officials and staffers aren’t the only ones thinking about improved safety. Within the venue-management industry, conversations are ongoing about how to mitigate risk at events that bring in massive crowds. Coordination with local law enforcement, and even state and federal agencies, already is standard, explained Mark Herrera, director of education at the International Association of
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Venue Managers (one of the largest associations for leaders of auditoriums, arenas and convention centers). But now there is movement toward involving nearby businesses or other entities that might have a stake during an emergency. For example, if an outdoor venue has tall buildings next to it that offer a vantage point for an elevated shooter — as happened in the Las Vegas incident — that venue might coordinate with event organizers. “One of the things we’re doing now is pushing out our buffer zones for what to include in the emergency planning process,” said Herrera, adding that there is increased interest in crime prevention and safety through environmental design of spaces. “The threat today is about ingress and egress,” Herrera said. “So things like trying to reduce the queue time that you have to stand in line, or using signage so people attending know where the rally points are and where the evacuation points are.”
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CONGRESS CONSIDERS LETHAL METHODS TO MANAGE RANGELAND BY APRIL CORBIN | STAFF WRITER
A wild horse pauses as it wanders through the grasslands in the Spring Mountains area near Cold Creek. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
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Senate decision could roll back protections for wild horses and burros The battle between livestock lobbyists and animal advocates over the fate of tens of thousands of wild horses and burros is heating up thanks to increased attention brought on by the Trump administration. In July, the House Appropriations Committee voted to remove language from the Interior Department’s budget that prohibits the “destruction of healthy, unadopted wild horses and burros” managed by the Bureau of Land Management in the American West. Groups like the American Wild Horse Campaign that seek to protect the animals have described the change as “a death sentence” for more than 46,000 wild horses and burros cared for by the BLM and an additional 40,000 loose on the range considered in excess of “appropriate management levels.” On the other side, rangeland advocates describe euthanasia as unfortunate but necessary for protecting land they say has been ravaged by overgrazing from animals that lack any natural predators. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., sits on the House Appropriations Committee and supported lifting the prohibition, which was pushed forth by Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah. During the debate, Amodei said, “The reality is we have a problem. We have to face it.” Later, in an interview with the Reno GazetteJournal editorial board, he characterized the change as more of a statement to horse advocates that they need to support birth control efforts than an endorsement of euthanasia as an option to be deployed immediately. The Senate Appropriations Committee is scheduled to consider its version of the budget and could vote as soon as this week. Neither of Nevada’s senators sits on that committee or the related subcommittee; however, an agreement with the House committee and congressional approval after that would have a tremendous effect on Nevada. The state’s 83 herd management areas contain more than half of the wild horses and burros in the U.S. Meanwhile, the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board, an independent advisory board that creates an annual set of recommendations for the BLM, met recently in Grand Junction, Colo. As it had in 2016, the advisory board recommended the BLM widen its herd management techniques to include lethal options. It also recommended the BLM phase out long-term housing of animals and apply the cost savings to on-range manage-
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WHERE DO NEVADA’S SENATORS STAND? Republican Sen. Dean Heller has not taken a stance on specific herd management techniques. Last year, he wrote a letter to then-Interior Secretary Sally Jewell expressing strong concerns about wild horses’ negative impact on Nevada rangeland. He stressed the need for better management but stopped short of promoting any method.
ment and adoptions. Wildlife Management Chair Ben Masters wrote on his blog after the meeting that the euthanasia of horses should not be considered unusual or extreme: “People euthanize millions of dogs and cats every year, bison are culled in Yellowstone to prevent overgrazing, and elk are culled in Rocky Mountain National Park.” The advisory board is exactly that — advisory. After last year’s recommendations sparked public outrage, the BLM released an official statement saying it was not considering euthanasia as a solution. The BLM has given no indication that it has changed that position. WHY NOW IS THE TIME TO WEIGH IN Suzanne Roy, executive director of the American Wild Horse Campaign, said she was “cautiously optimistic” the Senate would be more favorable to the protection of wild horses and burros than the House. Still, advocates were not taking anything lightly. The back-and-forth between lawmakers and animal advocates is nothing new. Because the protections for wild horses and burros are attached to the budget approved by Congress, advocates like Roy have to push to keep them in place every year. However, the shift in administration following last year’s presidential election has resulted in more attention on the issue and increased tension. President Donald Trump’s proposed budget slashed funding to the BLM and removed language prohibiting the bureau from selling horses to buyers who intended to slaughter them. (Eating horses has never been mainstream in the United States; however, there is a foreign market for the meat.) The move was estimated to save $10 million next year. Trump-appointed Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has called existing birth control efforts
Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto has confirmed with animal advocates her opposition to the killing of healthy wild horses and burros. The junior senator has expressed support for humane ways of herd management, advocates say.
“by and large, a failure” and expressed a desire to host a wild horse seminar in Nevada to craft a management plan. Advocates have interpreted this as a sign that the administration would prioritize horse management. “It is scarier than it has been before,” Roy says. “Previously, there were certainly pushes — (Rep. Chris) Stewart has been pushing a pro-slaughter agenda for years — but there was an administration opposed to slaughter. … We are closer than ever before given the new administration and this new push.” That tension may be seeping to the local level. The Nevada Department of Agriculture announced Oct. 25 that it would end its partnership with the American Wild Horse Campaign on a fertility control program in the Virginia Range in Northern Nevada. The advocacy group said the state gave no warning of dissatisfaction with the five-year public-private collaboration. Agriculture officials claim the group refused to provide the resources necessary for the program. That announcement came a day after the city of Reno issued a warning to motorists to look out for the animals when driving. Four wild horses have been struck and killed by vehicles since Oct. 1. According to AWHC field director Deniz Bolbol, the organization focuses on the fertility program while other organizations respond to horses in roadways. She says that division of labor was approved by the Agriculture Department and has been in place for more than a year. “It doesn’t make sense to end the whole agreement,” she says. “If they were acting in good faith as a partner, they wouldn’t have blindsided us. They could have said, ‘Hey, we have some issues we need to work out.’ ” She added, “It seems very political.”
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a friend’s house. The other boy’s parents were very helpful — they called me immediately and took him to the emergency room for treatment. Unfortunately, our health insurance is limited and it won’t cover most of the claim. I like the other family but I’m frustrated with the situation and I’m not sure what to do. Do I have any options? Answer: Instances like the one you’re describing are common — many children are injured while at a friend’s or relative’s house; after all, they’re the ones you trust with your kids. However, no one wants to alienate a friend or family member with a lawsuit. Fortunately, it’s likely you won’t have to go to that extreme. Generally, a homeowner’s (or renter’s) insurance policy will cover injuries that occur on a person’s property. You should discuss the accident with the homeowner and talk to him or her about filing a claim. An isolated incident probably would not raise the premium and, if it did, it shouldn’t be by much. Save all the Xenophon medical documentation you have to bolster Peters, ESQ. your case and to help ensure your settlement reaches the fullest amount possible. Filing through homeowner’s insurance may also mean that any follow-up appointments relating to the initial injury would be covered as well. However, it’s important that you file promptly because many insurance claims require timely action. While your situation is fairly cut-and-dry, other childhood injury liability cases can be more difficult.
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Sports injuries Safe Kids Worldwide reports that more than 38 million children participate in sports each year in the United States, and 1 in 3 who play team sports are injured seriously enough to miss practice or games. If you have an active, sporty child, the odds are good that he or she will suffer an injury at some point. Usually, injuries are part of the assumed risk of playing sports, and as such, no one can be held liable. However, in some instances this is not the case. If the injury is not “common to the sport” and/or the result of negligence, the supervisor (coaches, instructors, etc.) may be liable for the injury. For example, if a child has a sprained ankle and the coach knows this and still requires him or her to participate, causing further injury, that may be grounds for a negligence liability case. If an injury occurs due to unsportsmanlike behavior, such as one player hitting another player intentionally out of anger, the aggressive player’s parents may be liable (similar to bullying cases). Sometimes, injuries can occur because of an equipment defect, in which case the manufacturer of the equipment may be liable.
Bullying Bullying is a big topic nationally and the cause of concern for many parents. Bullying can come in many forms — from schoolyard shoving matches to cruel online attacks. In recent years, many new laws have come into effect aimed to protect children from the full spectrum of bullying and the subsequent damage to the targeted child. Physical injuries sustained as a result of bullying can often leave the bully’s parents legally responsible for the damages. For example, if a neighborhood bully intentionally pushes another child and causes an injury that requires medical attention, you can sue the other parents for those medical bills, and possibly for pain and suffering. In instances of cyberbullying, such as relentless harassment online, spreading rumors via social media channels, or posting derogatory information about the victim, the bully’s parents may also be liable. However, emotional trauma can be more difficult to prove than a physical injury, so it’s imperative to speak with an attorney about your options. If the bullying occurs at school or online between classmates, the school may be liable in some instances, but only if it did not fulfill its legal responsibility to protect the child. The school needs to have prior knowledge of the bullying, otherwise it’s not liable. If the school had knowledge of a pattern of bullying and did not take action to prevent further abuse, or acted negligently toward the affected child, it can be on the hook for damages. Most schools have strict bullying policies, so if your child is being bullied, it’s important that you go to the school directly to express your concerns and to create an action plan to stop it before the behavior escalates.
If you have a question you’d like to see answered by an attorney in a future issue, please write to questions@PandALawFirm.com. Please note: The information in this column is intended for general purposes only and is not to be considered legal or professional advice of any kind. You should seek advice that is specific to your problem before taking or refraining from any action and should not rely on the information in this column.
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The Sinatra Living house was designed by UNLV students for the Energy Department’s Solar Decathlon. Shown here in Denver, the site of the competition, it placed eighth in the competition. (photos by Dennis Schroeder/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon)
Sinatra Living is sustainably sexy Once again, UNLV impresses in the Energy Department’s Solar Decathlon competition By Mick Akers Staff Writer
The UNLV Solar Decathlon team shined bright in another international competition. Following its 2013 debut in the U.S. Department of Energy challenge — coming in second to Vienna University of Technology by only five points — UNLV’s 2017 team placed eighth overall and saw success in single events during the experience Oct. 5-15 in Denver. About 60 students specializing in ar-
chitecture, engineering, health sciences or hospitality took part in the project, spending two years dreaming up and constructing a full-size, solar-powered house. Dubbed Sinatra Living, UNLV’s entry was judged against 10 others (there were 16 teams to start, but five dropped out for various reasons) for its blend of “design excellence and smart energy production with innovation, market potential and energy and water efficiency.” Despite doing most of the building on campus prior to heading to Denver, the team didn’t see the finished product until the home was assembled in Denver. “It was one of the best feelings I have ever had,” said Adam Betemedhin, a student who acted as project manager and
worked on engineering components of Sinatra Living. “Seeing it complete was really one of those very inspiring, wonderful moments.” UNLV’s home achieved its best result in the innovation category, nabbing a first-place honor. The judges were impressed by the use of technology to reduce and manage energy consumption, and they looked for design features that could potentially have an impact on the housing market. Betemedhin said three key features stood out to earn that win: n Phase Change Material (PCM): Neal Energy Systems provided PCM so Sinatra Living’s cooling system could distribute the load throughout the day, working at off-
peak times and using stored energy to save the homeowner money — as much as 40-50 percent on power bills — and reduce demand on the public grid during temperature spikes. It also introduced fresh air into the building to temper the environment for occupants living in tight quarters. n Modular mechanical room: This plug-and-play system uses tube solar collectors to heat water and the radiant floor, as well as power heating and cooling. n Tesla Powerwall 2.0 backup battery system: This shifts usage away from peak times and stores backup power. Betemedhin said the surplus energy could be sold back to a utility company such as NV Energy for about
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MORE SPECS FOR SINATRA LIVING n 990 square feet, outfitted to address the demand for sustainable housing and the particular needs of a rapidly aging population. According to Builder magazine, the students worked with an AARP focus group to tailor components to the senior population. n For the aging population, the home was designed with slip-resistant floors and sensors that detect falls, alert caregivers and unlock doors. n Desert-smart features include graywater reuse and a collection system for condensation and rainwater. n The home’s automation is integrated with Amazon’s Alexa, such that aspects such as security, temperature and lighting can be controlled remotely.
6 cents per kilowatt hour, but instead it’s stockpiled for high-cost time windows, like the late afternoon, when it could cost 20 cents per kilowatt hour. Sinatra Living earned second place in the engineering category for the research backing up design decisions, ranging from the use of energy-efficient appliances to the types of mechanical and electrical solutions. “All the decisions that we made to make our home special, the judges enjoyed,” Betemedhin said. “So that was cool to get recognized for that.”
The home’s art deco, modern look wowed the judges as well, tying for second in the architecture category. They remarked on the aesthetic’s integration with functional systems, from electrical and plumbing to lighting. “(They liked) how it inspired people to live sustainably,” Betemedhin said. It also echoed Las Vegas’ mid-century home style. UNLV President Len Jessup gushed about the students’ success and appreciated their effort. “The entire UNLV community is so
proud of the dedication, persistence and successes of Team Las Vegas — they embody everything our university and our city stand for,” Jessup said. “This was truly a collaborative effort and a lifetime experience that no one involved will ever forget.” Some students were at the competition site completing construction for a month, while others flew back and forth as their schedules permitted. Faculty were on hand in Denver, which allowed students who were there longterm to get their school work and test-
ing done from afar. Betemedhin said the two-year challenge of creating and presenting Sinatra Living was an incomparable academic experience worth the maneuvering. “Easily one of the hardest things I had to do in my life,” he said. “You don’t often get to be involved in something this big while still being in school. It’s definitely a rough time, but I wouldn’t change anything for the world. Easily one of the best experiences I’ll ever have in my life, for sure.”
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Exploring ways to manage your arthritis The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that from 2013-15, 54.4 million U.S. adults — about 22.7 percent — had been told by a doctor that they had some form of arthritis. That number is expected to reach 78 million by 2040. Despite its prevalence, arthritis is a commonly misunderstood term that refers not to one single disease, but to a network of more than 100 conditions. “Arthritis is benign mild to moderate inflammation in the small, medium and large joints,” said Ali Rahimi, MD, physician with MountainView Medical Associates and internal medicine program director at the Sunrise Health System Graduate Medical Education Consortium. The most common types of arthritis include osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Common types of arthritis
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Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that causes cartilage to disintegrate over time. This usually occurs as a result of general wear and tear to the skeletal system, though it can be caused by an injury or infection as well. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the joints as if they were a foreign invader. This causes chronic inflammation that can lead to the breakdown of the soft tissue lining of the joint. Eventually, RA can lead to the erosion of the cartilage inside the joint as well as the bone. Gout and lupus arthritis are other common types of arthritis caused by an autoimmune disease.
Risk factors and causes Anyone can get arthritis, but some people have a heightened risk because of genetics, lifestyle/environmental factors or both. Two of the largest risk factors are age and gender — people over 65 are considered high-risk, especially for osteoarthritis, and women have higher rates of arthritis than men, especially for rheumatoid arthritis. Other risk factors for osteoarthritis include “obesity, immobility and a sedentary lifestyle,” Rahimi said. Genetic risk factors include a family history with arthritis and other associated conditions.
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Treatment and management Arthritis cannot be prevented or cured, but there are many treatment options that can help alleviate symptoms and slow the progression. “I encourage people to consult with a physician to design a regimen to fit the individual,” Rahimi said. Because arthritis can be different for everyone, successfully managing the condition requires a combination of methods. Committing to an exercise routine and maintaining a healthy weight are necessary for all arthritic patients. You can work with your care team to find exercises that improve joint function, as well as simply promoting regular physical activity. Additionally, physical therapy may help improve your range of motion and strengthen the muscles surrounding the joint. Promoting bone health is important, especially for postmenopausal women. “Estrogen has some protective effects on bones and joints, and a lack of estrogen may be an underlying cause of arthritis in women,” Rahimi said. He recommends optimizing calcium and vitamin D consumption. Reducing inflammatory lifestyle factors can be helpful — avoid smoking, alcohol and foods that trigger flare-ups. Depending on the patient’s pain level, pain relievers such as acetaminophen can be helpful for some, whereas more severe pain may require stronger medication. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, can help reduce pain and inflammation. Corticosteroids also are powerful anti-inflammatories that suppress the immune system. Other medications are tailored specifically toward RA and are able to slow the immune system responses that attack the joints. “In acute phases of the disease, removing fluid from the large joint might be helpful,” Rahimi said. This process is called joint aspiration. Surgical options can be beneficial for some patients and are generally considered the most advanced line of treatment. Joint repair can be performed using minimally invasive methods to smooth and realign troubled areas of the joint — improving the functionality and reducing pain. Full joint replacement surgery is common as well, especially for older patients with advanced forms Pain of the disease that have left them with little or no cartilage within the joint.
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By Camalot Todd | Staff Writer
The argument for investing in a good mattress is that we spend a third of our lives sleeping. Apply that idea to the time our feet spend in contact with floors, and you might plot your next upgrade more strategically.
VINYL/LINOLEUM
CARPET
LAMINATE
Resale value Low
Resale value Low
Resale value Medium
Ideal rooms Bathroom, laundry room, basement. Vinyl is waterproof, but it is made from petroleum — a nonrenewable resource. Linoleum is water-resistant, so excess water may leak through to the subfloor, but it is made from environmentally friendly materials such as linseed or ground cork dust.
Ideal rooms Bedroom, playroom, den. These rooms are designed to be cozy, and they typically aren’t exposed to high traffic and the stains that come with it.
Ideal rooms Any. These synthetic surfaces mimic stone, wood and tile at a fraction of the cost. They can warp if exposed to drastic humidity and can be slick when wet, but the material stands up well to children, pets and a big-family lifestyle.
Cost $1,371
Maintenance Sweep and mop whenever dust, scuffs or smudges accumulate.
L O W ER RE S A L E V A L U E
Cost $1,588
Maintenance Vacuum once a day and get a professional cleaning once a year to remove dirt, mold and pollutants that get trapped in the fibers.
Cost $2,856
Maintenance Sweep and mop whenever dust, scuffs or smudges accumulate
Homes that have been extensively remodeled may have multiple layers of floor coverings, such as carpet on top of linoleum on top of wood.
F l o o r i n g st r ata
Top layer / Floor covering The surface you see, that your feet touch. Second layer / Underlayment Helps provide an even, smooth foundation for the floor covering, oftentimes made of plywood. However, not everyone will have an underlayment because it is optional. Third layer / Subfloor This structural base is usually the concrete foundation slab in Las Vegas homes, but it can rest on the joists, lengths of timber or steel that support the floor, depending on the design of the home.
Sources: ambientbp.com, Apartment Therapy, Best Laminate, BuildDirect, Consumer Reports, DIY Network, Encyclopedia Britannica, floorcritics.com, flooringinc.com, Home
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Revamp your home’s visual foundation
READY FOR A NEW FOUNDATION?
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Know your lifestyle. Are you a homebody who likes to luxuriate or a chronic coop-flier looking for a functional space? Do you have a massive family, or is it just you and your parakeet? What rooms do you spend the most time in? How much money and energy are you willing to spend on maintenance?
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Have a timeline. Consider how deep you’re planting roots before you invest. It might not be wise to splurge on marble in your two-bedroom when you’re pregnant with triplets.
TILE
Cost Varies widely per material, from solid marble to ceramic Resale value Medium to high Ideal rooms Bathroom, kitchen, entryway, mudroom. Tile surfaces can stand up to some of the roughest treatment, such as dropped pots or dripping raincoats. But they might not be the best choice if you have unsteady footing or are fragile because of age. Maintenance Sweep or vacuum weekly; mop with hot water and a mild detergent monthly. To clean grout periodically, buy specialized cleaner and let it sit on the floor for 10 minutes before scrubbing with a toothbrush.
BAMBOO
HARDWOOD
Resale value High
Resale value High
Ideal rooms Living room, dining room, kitchen. Bamboo is preferable to hardwood for pet owners because it’s stainand scratch-resistant.
Ideal rooms Living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom — basically anywhere that isn’t exposed to harsh light (which causes discoloration) or dampness (which causes warping/rotting). It lasts the longest and ages better than other floors.
Cost Comparable to hardwood
Maintenance Sweep and vacuum regularly and mop (only damp, not wet) with specialized cleaner when needed.
Many older homes have solid wood flooring nailed directly to the joists.
Cost $4,403
Maintenance Dust-mop or vacuum and treat with wood-specific cleaners weekly. Refinish when needed, maybe after a few decades.
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* Costs listed are general guidelines and not intended to be specific to any particular project. They are national averages per project (installation included) reported to HomeAdvisor, which acknowledges that many variables, including square footage, could affect pricing.
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DIY when possible. Before you hire someone to install new flooring, remove the old covering if you can (get tips from YouTube or a home improvement store).
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Save by settling. As much as you might fancy ordering something custom, you can get great deals on carpet remnants or other inventory that’s already in stock.
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Don’t stagger projects. If you’re planning a revamp of your floors, it’s best to do all the rooms at the same time to cut down on the inconvenience and avoid a situation where you have one beautiful new floor next to several scuzzy old ones.
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Avoid the ‘quilt.’ Limit the number of different types of flooring in your home — too much variation can hurt resale and the visual flow from room to room. It’s generally best to keep it to three, though very large homes can accommodate more, and very small homes look bigger and better with just one or two. Either way, stick to a single color palette for the sake of transitions.
Advisor, House Beautiful, LittlePersia, livspace.com, Lurca, madehow.com, Shannon & Waterman Blog, The Spruce, Thoughtco, University of Minnesota, Washington Examiner
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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.
Jonah (A978479)
Keith (A985057)
Matt
Napoleon
Age: 3-year-old male Description: Affectionate and extremely easy on a leash, sweet Jonah would love to lounge around the house with you. He’s mellow and playful, loves getting treats and is eager to learn some new tricks. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 1-year-old male Breed: Guinea pig Description: Keith is fun to watch as he eats, runs and burrows down in newspaper bedding. He would be a perfect addition to a good home. Adoption fee: $10
Age: 2-year-old neutered boy Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Matt is devoted to those he adores and will follow you around to learn all about you. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 7-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua mix Description: Napoleon loves to go on walks and take in the sunshine. Adoption fee: $75
Kitty (A980095)
Roxxy (A981364)
Rosemary
Lenore
Age: 7-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Kitty is social. He actively seeks attention and appears curious about human friends. He enjoys long scratches under his chin and behind his ears. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 1-year-old female Description: Roxxy loves taking walks and exploring all the smells the outside has to offer. She is playful and has a lot of puppy still left in her. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 10-month-old spayed female Breed: Domestic longhair Description: Rosemary loves playing with crinkle toys and finding sunny spots to relax in. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Dutch rabbit Description: Lenore loves to gather up soft blankets and snuggle into a sweet spot. Adoption fee: $25
Candy Corn (A984972)
Ruby (A978272)
Spike
Ichabod
Age: 2-year-old female Description: Candy Corn is sweet and affectionate. She still needs some leash training, but she is a joy to be around. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 8-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthaired Description: Ruby has an irresistible look. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Husky Description: Spike may be reserved at first, but he will warm up to you in no time. Adoption fee: $75
Age: 1 1/2-year-old male Breed: Hamster Description: Ichabod is extremely friendly and loves being held, but he is a bit of a night owl. Adoption fee: $10
Editor’s note: The Animal Foundation does not label dogs by breed.
Animal foundation 702-384-3333 x131 | animalfoundation.com/adopt Animals are assigned a color next to their names indicating location: 655 N. Mojave Road, Las Vegas 286 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson
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thanks to social media, social games are booming Online games played on social media platforms, or social games, have been trending in the industry since the early days of Facebook. And while the invite request notifications for some games have slowed over time, the market for social gaming has continued to expand rapidly within the past decade. In 2016, the global social gaming market’s reported value hit $7.97 billion and is projected to reach $19.1 billion by 2022. Database company Statista estimates that this year, online social gaming will be worth $2.15 billion in the United States alone, with a large percentage of that revenue attributed to app-based games. Though online gambling has continued to fine-tune its approach since dial-up internet, the new wave of social gaming spans a wider gamut of revenue-generating opportunities. From real-money online casino games to spending real money for a level-up in the virtual world to ad-driven free gaming — the possibilities of social gaming are seemingly endless. For players, the popularity of social games can be attributed to much more than this versatility. How our brains become attached to social gaming We’re a culture attached to our screens. A 2016 Deloitte study reports that 40 percent of Americans check their phones within five minutes of waking up, and on average we check our phones about 47 times each day. People ages 18-24 check it as many as 82 times daily. Further, the Pew Research Center estimates that 69 percent of Americans use some type of social media and that 76 percent of Facebook users visit the site at least once a day. These usage trends are likely related to gaming habits as well: Statista reports that over 51 percent of U.S. mobile phone users played games on their devices in 2015, playing an average of 3.6 mobile games per month and 1.3 games daily. With the advent of the smartphone, we’ve collectively stopped twiddling our thumbs, and started compulsively twiddling our screens. Various studies have examined the effects of social media on the brain, with results indicating that screen attachment isn’t simply a cultural phenomenon — it may be chemical as well. A 2013 study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found that the activity in nucleus accumbens, a key part of the pleasure and reward system of the brain, heightens after receiving positive feedback on social media. Further, a 2011 study published in Comprehensive Psychiatry found that similar areas of the brain are stimulated during internet video game play. Since both social media use and playing online games are able to fill the brain with feel-good chemicals, it’s no wonder why social gaming is so prominent.
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wrestling
machine Coach pushing hard with eye on state record By Ray Brewer STAFF WRITER
Two Green Valley High wrestlers are trying to impose their will on each other in a heated practice session. The momentum of the action quickly goes off the mat and into another group of wrestlers also sparring. But the wrestlers don’t stop — they keep trying for the take-down. “Good battle,” coach Jon Ferry shouts. “I like it. I like it.” Ferry wastes little time during the hourlong session, frequently checking his stopwatch to move team members from drill to drill in unison with his practice script. Half the time he’s on the mat showing how a certain technique should be used; the other half he’s playing the role of motivator, shouting words of encouragement. Ferry is charismatic and demands maximum effort, his wrestlers say. The methods have worked: Green Valley is the six-time defending large-school state champion, and with a core group of young athletes leading the way, the Gators have their eyes on the state record of eight straight set by Eldorado from 198693. The season begins in late November. “He gets the most out of us by yelling at us,” said Steele Dias, a Green Valley
Coach Jon Ferry instructs his wrestlers during practice.
junior who is a reigning individual state champion. “We don’t want to see his temper.” Success at Green Valley was years in the making for Dias. He started in the program’s youth feeder club, spending many evenings in the Gators’ wrestling room before entering high school. The room has become a shrine for the Gators’ achievements and is decorated from floor to ceiling with names of high-achieving Green Valley great wrestlers who paved the way for the current group’s success. “You see those names when you practice,” Dias said. “I always imagined my name being up there one day.”
Ferry doesn’t hesitate to talk about what they are chasing — the legendary Eldorado teams coached by Jimmy May. He’s quick to reference the numbers eight and 14, referring to the eight straight titles Eldorado won and May’s 14 all-time championships. May, Ferry insists, will always be Nevada’s greatest coach. But the all-time greatest program is something that’s obtainable, something that keeps his wrestlers training so diligently. During
the season, there are frequently onehour practices before school and twohour practices after school. In the offseason, there are a handful of showcase events wrestlers enter individually. “We are creating an atmosphere that is tough. You have to practice that way,” Ferry said. “I want kids to practice so hard that they crawl out of here.” That’s exactly what happens on most days.
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At the end of this preseason practice, when wrestlers are gasping for air and covered in sweat, Ferry lines them up for a series of sprints across the mat. That’s followed by “Spider-man pushups,” where wrestlers crawl across the mat doing pushups. “Credit to our coaches. They are always pushing us,” said sophomore Jeremy Hoffman, the reigning Sunrise Region champion. Green Valley went 24-0 in dual meets
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last season, winning by scores such as 78-6, 84-0 and 72-10. They surrendered just 29 points in five Southeast League duals, including shutouts against Coronado and Silverado. In the Sunrise Regional tournament, Green Valley wrestlers advanced to championship matches in 13 of 14 weight classes, meaning the Gators would earn enough points — regardless of outcome in the final matches — to win the team title. Many of them, such as
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Dias, Hoffman, Desmond Bowers, David Kalayanaprapruit, Will Zernich and Justus Scott, are returners. And all are underclassmen. They also excelled against regional competition, finishing ninth out of 90 teams in the Sierra Nevada Classic, fourth out of 70 teams at the Battle for the Belt in Temecula, Calif., and second out of 74 teams at the Las Vegas Holiday Classic. “We don’t lose many dual meets head-
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Wrestlers Jeremy Hoffman, left, and Derek Recktenwald practice at Green Valley High School. (PHOTOS BY STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)
to-head,” Ferry confidently said. The area has many current high school dynasties. Bishop Gorman High’s football team has won eight state championships in a row and earning several national No. 1 rankings. Centennial High’s girls’ basketball team is nationally ranked and has won multiple state championships. Green Valley wrestling is clearly part of the list, and Eldorado’s streak keeps the Gators motivated for more.
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$85,000 BMW Giveaway Date: Saturdays in November Time: 7 and 9 p.m. Information: On Nov. 4 and 18, contestants can win up to $1,000 in slot play. On Nov. 11 and 25, they can win up to $1,500 in slot play at the 7 p.m. drawing or a car at the 9 p.m. drawings. Thanksgiving Spin Kiosk Game Date: November Information: Earn 20 points or show a $10-average rated bet for one hour to play kiosk game. Win up to $5,000 in slot play. $2,500 slot tournament Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Players may qualify by inserting their loyalty card into any eligible slot machine. $48,000 Spin and Win Hot Seat Date: Sundays in November Time: Hourly, noon-5 p.m. Information: Four players chosen each hour to spin wheel and win up to $500 in play. Baccarat hot seats Date: Wednesdays and Saturdays Time: 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 p.m.1 a.m. Saturdays Information: Win a share of promotional chips. Players may qualify with an open rating and minimum wage average bet of $25 on pai gow poker or mini-baccarat. Weekly $30,000 Baccarat Drawings Date: Fridays Time: 8, 10 p.m. and midnight Information: Win a share of $30,000 in play. Point multiplier Date: Mondays in November Information: Earn up to 20x points on slots.
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Prime Time Mondays Date: Mondays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Slot tournament, discounts and more for loyalty-card members 50 and older. Top prize in tournament is $1,000.
PLAZA
Bagel and Coffee — Senior Sunday Date: Oct. 29 Time: 8 a.m.-midnight Information: For players 50 and older. Earn 100 slot points to receive a bagel.
Royal Rewards $50K giveaway Date: Through Dec. 10 Information: Earn one ticket for every 25,000 points earned. Top prize is $20,000. Spin2Win Date: Daily Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Earn drawing entries playing slot machines and blackjack. Win up to $1,000 in play. 777 Slot Tournament Date: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Time: 10 a.m., noon, and 2 and 4 p.m. Information: Play up to four times. Win up to $350 in play. Plaza End Zone Date: Sundays during NFL season Time: 5:20 p.m. Information: Earn entries during NFL season. Five winners selected weekly. Top prize is an entry to Plaza’s 2018 Big Game Viewing Party.
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2017 Holiday Cash Back Date: Through Dec. 10 Information: Earn $25 for every 15,000 slot points earned. Receive 2x holiday points on Thursdays. Instant Riches Bonus Wheel Game Date: Through Dec. 31 Information: For players on machines in the slot section adjacent to Bond Bar. Earn a wheel spin for every 1,000 points earned. Win up to $500 in play with each spin. Player can participate up to 50 times.
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Thank You Seniors Thursdays Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Members 50 and older receive free entry in the senior slot tournament as well as dining and other discounts. Point multiplier Date: Mondays and Wednesdays in November Information: Receive 12x points on reels and 6x points on video poker.
Oct. 29, the gift is a Nevada Day shirt. On Nov. 5, it’s a blanket.
DOWNTOWN GRAND Shopping Spree giveaway Date: Nov. 4-5 Time: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: Earn $1 in Grand Bucks for every 250 points earned daily. Merchandise includes kitchenware, electronics, jewelry and more. See players club for details about additional ways to accrue bucks. Grand Deals for players 50+ Date: October Information: Eligible card members can participate in a daily slot tournament as well as receive other discounts. Grand Royal Riches Date: Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 25 Time: Hourly, 8-11 p.m. Information: Earn 100 base points to receive a drawing ticket; a ticket multiplier, based on membership tier, are available. Grand prize is $4,000. Military shirt giveaway Date: November Information: Receive a shirt for every 750 base points earned. Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Date: Wednesdays in November Time: 5 p.m. Information: All active players will receive a treat. Treats include cookie, brownie or frozen grapes.
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Spin & Win Slot Tournament Date: Saturdays in November Time: Noon-9 p.m. Information: Earn 100 points to participate.
Triple 7 Saturday Pit Drawing Date: Saturdays Time: 7 p.m. Information: Receive 100 virtual drawing tickets for every pit comp dollar earned Saturday to Saturday. Top prize is $700 in chips.
Gift Day Sundays Date: Sundays Information: Earn 300 same-day base points to receive a gift. On
Wednesday Point Madness Date: Wednesdays Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: From midnight Monday
from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at 6 p.m, players can earn one entry ticket for each slot base point earned. Top prize is 50,000 points. Buffalo point multiplier Date: Sundays and Mondays Information: Earn 10x points on Buffalo machines. Free Play Inferno drawing Date: Thursdays in November Time: 7 p.m. Information: Receive one entry for every 100 base slot points earned. Receive 3x entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Win up to $1,100 in play. Double Diamond drawing Date: Saturdays in November Time: 8 p.m. Information: Receive one entry for every 100 base slot points earned. Receive 3x entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Win up to $1,000.
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50-plus Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty-card players 50 and older can participate in $5,500 slot and video poker tournaments, $3,000 weekly tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and $4,000 free slot play drawings at 7 and 8 p.m. Earn 50 points to receive a swipe on the kiosk for cash, slot play, points and dining.
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Mystery point multipliers Date: Oct. 29 Information: Earn up to 50x points. Mystery giveaway Date: Oct. 30 Information: Earn 100 points to win a mystery prize of up to $100; earn an additional 500 points to receive food voucher worth up to $15.
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Double Your Royal Date: Oct. 29-31 Information: Hit a royal flush on select video poker machines for a chance to win up to $4,000 in play. Gift giveaway Date: Oct. 29 Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 300 points to receive a gift. Selections include a duffle bag, garment bag, neck pillow, logo tumbler and a Bluetooth headset.
ORLEANS
Double Your Royal Date: Oct. 29-31 Information: Hit a royal flush on select video poker machines for a chance to win up to $4,000 in play. Lucky Monday Table Drawings Date: Oct. 30 Time: 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Information: Players at table games have a chance to win $500 in chips.
Gift giveaway Date: Oct. 30 Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 300 points to receive a gift. Selections include a copper baking pan, copper jelly roll pan, copper three-piece utensil set and a copper square pro pan. Hit Me Once, Hit Me Twice blackjack tournaments Date: Oct. 29 Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; 2-4 p.m. Sundays Information: Entry fee is $25. Win up to $1,000.
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$8,000 Buffalo Point Challenge Date: Oct. 29 Information: Accrue points at Buffalo machines. The top 10 point earners receive $100. Point multipliers Date: Oct. 31 Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 6x points on video poker.
Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Earn entries throughout the month, and swipe for 10 free entries daily. Receive 5x entries every Monday. Win up to 1 million points.
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Witch Brews & Boos Date: Oct. 31 Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 150 same-day base points to receive a bottle of Bacardi Zombie. Mystery Mansion kiosk game Date: Oct. 29 Information: Win points playing free kiosk game.
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Choose Your Boos Date: Oct. 30 Time: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Information: Earn 100 points to receive a gift.
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Mystery Mansion kiosk game Date: Oct. 29 Information: Win points playing free kiosk game.
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Play and Dine Date: Oct. 29 Information: Earn 300 points to receive a breakfast entrée at the Wild Grill. Valid the day the points are earned. *Valid at Wildfire Boulder Highway
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n the days after the Oct. 1 mass shooting, the National Rifle Association and its puppets in Congress gave the impression they were finally ready to consider reasonable steps to reduce gun violence. We should have known they were only throwing up a smokescreen. Now comes news that Congress is pushing an ugly piece of legislation known as the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would essentially rob states like Nevada of the ability to decide who should and shouldn’t be allowed to carry a concealed weapon within our state lines. The bill would require any state that issues concealed carry permits to honor those issued by other states. For states that would have to recognize Nevada’s permits, that’s not such a bad thing. Not just anybody can get a permit in our state, and that’s as it should be. It requires completion of a firearm safety course and a demonstration of competence with a handgun, and applicants can be denied for a variety of reasons, such as having a recent
It’s difficult enough for our resorts and other businesses to keep guns off of their premises, and a bill like this would lead to more guns coming in.
conviction for a violent misdemeanor crime or being the subject of a restraining order due to domestic violence. These are the minimal requirements that one should expect. What’s unreasonable is to order states like Nevada to abide by the policies of some other states, where anyone who can legally purchase a gun under federal law can get a permit. Thanks to lousy laws on the state books, Nevada already allows permit holders in a number of states to carry concealed weapons in the state, including some that are too loose for comfort. But under the CCRA, Nevada would face losing the ability to revise those laws short of abandoning concealed carry altogether, which isn’t likely to
happen. In other words, we’d no longer be able to pick and choose. No way, NRA. Nevada won’t stand for it. It’s difficult enough for our resorts and other businesses to keep guns off of their premises, and a bill like this would lead to more guns coming in. Not only that, but the law would be a major attack on states’ rights and would give activist states the opportunity to dictate interstate policies. Think of it this way: Nevada considers it legal to purchase and consume marijuana, so should that legality be recognized in all states? In Las Vegas, especially, we know painfully well that the NRA’s ridiculous assertion that more guns mean more safety couldn’t be further from the truth. Witness Stephen Paddock and his arsenal of 40-plus weapons, not to mention the countless guns that are used in crimes here week in and week out. Here and elsewhere, the glut of guns isn’t keeping anyone safe — it’s helped create an epidemic of crime and accidents that has put public safety at extreme risk.
For a brief moment after the Oct. 1 shooting, it looked like the NRA might finally have to face that truth. The organization announced it would support a ban on bump stocks, the aftermarket devices that Paddock used to fire his semiautomatic rifles virtually like machine guns. Supporters of congressional legislation to facilitate easier sales of silencers and armor-piercing bullets also eased off. But given that the NRA and pro-gun members of Congress were still resisting other common-sense measures like a ban on high-capacity magazines, it was always clear that any movement they’d make would be a baby step. Now, any notion that the NRA was coming off of its insane bent to put a gun in the hand of every single American — and generate more billions in sales for gun manufacturers — is gone. The concealed carry act is proof of that. Nevada lawmakers owe it to state residents, and to visitors like those who attended the Route 91 Harvest Festival, to fight this terrible measure at every turn.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, OCT. 29 PBR Finals Week Western Gift Expo: This event offers rodeo fans a Western lifestyle shopping experience. There will be autograph sessions with PBR bull riders. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., free, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-7967111 or southpointarena.com. *Also: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 30; 9 a.m.5 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 4 Las Vegas Mayor’s Cup International Soccer Tournament: Watch more than 500 youth soccer teams from 14 U.S. states, Canada, Haiti and Mexico compete. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., free, various fields around town but based at Bettye Wilson Soccer Complex, 7353 Eugene Ave., lvmayorscup.com or info@lvmayorscup.com. California Saddle Horse Futurity: See equestrian showmanship during an array of performance classes for American saddlebreds, Morgans, ponies, roadsters, saddle seat equitation and open pleasure. 8:30 a.m., free, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-7967111 or southpointarena.com. Young Explorers — “Animals that Give You Chills”: This program introduces children and their parents/ guardians to plants and animals that call the Wetlands Park home, through activities, live animal demonstrations, crafts and outdoor exploration. Open to ages 5 and up. 1-2:30 p.m., free, Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, 702-455-7522 or clarkcountynv.gov/wetlandspark. Man in Black: Fans will be treated to Johnny Cash’s top hits. 7:30 p.m., $20 and up, South Point Showroom, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd South, 702-7967111 or southpointcasino.com/ entertainment/showroom. Studio Ghibli Fest 2017: Watch “Spirited Away,” the biggest box office hit of all time in Japan. The three-day event also will include the GKIDS Mini-Fest, which features the best animated shorts from around the world. 12:55 p.m.; $12.50; Century 16 Santa Fe Station (4949 N. Rancho Drive), Village Square 18 (9400 W. Sahara Ave.) and Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX (11011 W. Charleston Blvd.); fathomevents.com/events/studioghibli-fest-spirited-away. *Also: Oct. 30 (subtitled) and Nov. 1 (dubbed) PBR Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour Finals: This event features some of the nation’s top bull riders. 7 p.m.,
$25 and up, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111 or southpointarena.com. *Also: Oct. 30 Las Vegas Beauty NV Expo: Enjoy a massage, get your nails and hair done, undergo a makeover, grab some candy, listen to live music and more. There also will be face painting, bounce houses and an indoor go-kart track. A Halloween-themed fashion event will showcase local models. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $10-$20, the Space LV, 3460 Cavaretta Court, 702-540-3498 or exposlv@yahoo.com. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Las Vegas: Come together with survivors, caregivers, and people who are passionate about fighting breast cancer. 7:30 a.m., free (walkers raise donations), Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., 800-2272345, 702-891-9015 or lasvegasnvstrides@cancer.org.
MONDAY, OCT. 30 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open golf tournament: Events includes a Clark County School District Day, digital marketing seminar, the Charley Hoffman Foundation Las Vegas Pro Am, military appreciation day and the main event. Times and costs vary, TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle, 702-873-1010 or shrinershospitalsopen.com. *Also: Through Nov. 5 UNLV University Forum — The Significance of the Russian Revolution 100 Years On: This lecture features reflections by Sergei Nikitich Khrushchev, son of the Cold-War premier of the USSR, on the Bolshevik seizure of power. 7 p.m., free, Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3401, liberalarts@unlv.edu or unlv.edu/ liberalarts/universityforum. Trunk or Treat: This event will feature dozens of exhibitors and community partners. There will be children’s games, food and candy. 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, 8625 S. Spencer St., walkchurch.com.
TUESDAY, OCT. 31 Doolittle Senior-ween Halloween Costume Party: People 50 and older can enjoy games, music and a costume contest. Registration required. 11 a.m., $5, Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125.
Spooks Galore Halloween Lunch and Party: People 50 and older can win prizes for games and costumes, plus indulge in Halloween treats. Registration required. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $5, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6454. Treat Street: Participating retailers will hand out candy to trick-or-treaters, and nonfood items will be available for those with food allergies. There will be a dog costume contest (entry fee is $20 for first dog, $10 for each additional dog). 5-7 p.m., free, Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, 702-832-1000. Oingo Boingo dance party: This concert, which is open to those 21 and older, will include a contest for most creative costume. 9 p.m.-midnight, $40, Hard Rock Live, 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-733-7625. American Bucking Bull Inc. World Finals: Witness some of the fiercest bucking bulls from around the country. 10 a.m., $10, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111 or southpointarena.com. *Also: Through Nov. 4
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1 Runnin’ Rebel Basketball Tipoff Luncheon: UNLV coach Marvin Menzies will provide an in-depth look at this year’s season as well as highlight key players and staff. Registration encouraged. Noon1:30 p.m., free-$30, Strip View Pavilion at the Thomas & Mack Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3621. Life in Death Festival — The Day of the Dead: In the Mexican tradition, ofrendas (altars) will be created by families and organizations; prizes will be awarded for best traditional, most creative and best theme. There will be dance, music and humorous poetry readings, as well as an art exhibit and craft demonstrations. 5-9 p.m., free (some fees for food and workshops), Winchester Cultural Center and Park, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340 or clarkcountynv.gov/parks.
THURSDAY, NOV. 2 Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Celebration: This vibrant homage to life is a lighthearted and joyful tribute to family and friends who have died. There will be entertainment, children’s activities, artisan vendors, refreshments available for purchase, face painting and an
exhibition of altars created by community organizations and groups. 5-9 p.m., free, Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive, 702-229-2787 or artslasvegas.org. Coffee with the Councilman: Talk with Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Barlow and his staff about how to improve the city of Las Vegas. 9-10 a.m., free, Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., 702-229-6405.
FRIDAY, NOV. 3 Fashion for Autism Gala: Enjoy an evening with advocates, community leaders and fashionistas as the autism community heroes and their contributions to the community are honored. There will be a fashion showcase, cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment and dancing. 6 p.m., $300, Aria, 3730 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-564-2453 or events@grantagiftautismfoundation. org. Día de los Muertos event: This event includes activities such as theater and dance performances, altars, mariachis, face painting and sugar skull decorating. 4-9 p.m., free-$10, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-822-7700 or springspreserve.org. *Also: Through Nov. 5 SEMA Ignited: Hundreds of cars and trucks visible only to industry professionals at the SEMA Show will roll out and assemble at the official consumer after-party of the show. The event will include food, entertainment and hundreds of customized SEMA Show vehicles. 3-10 p.m., free-$20, Gold lot across from the LVCC 3150 Paradise Road, semaignited.com. “Broke Old Goat, Hawt Young Chick — Reckless love that’s licked all Vegas odds”: Lana Olukumi Hanson and Nick Marco offer a “narrative concert” of poems, songs and jazz improv. 7 p.m., $5 suggested donation, Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road, 702-647-7378. University Forum — Millennials Wrestle with Gender Structure: Barbara Risman, professor of sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will discuss her research based on interviews with a gender diverse sample of millennials. 7-9 p.m., free, Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art/ Harry Reid Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3401 or liberalarts@unlv.edu.
LIFE SATURDAY, NOV. 4 Today for Tomorrow: This philanthropic foodie event will feature a culinary lineup from the Cosmopolitan’s roster of celebrity chefs. 6-10 p.m., $350-$500, Belmont Ballroom at the Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-550-3799 or cisnevada.org. “Copland in Mexico”: Conductor Donato Cabrera will lead the Las Vegas Philharmonic through the works of composers Aaron Copland and composer Silvestre Revueltas. There will be a pre-concert conversation with Joseph Horowitz. 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. for conversation), $30$109, Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-258-5438, 702-749-2000, lvphil. org or thesmithcenter.com. Crusader Knight Gala: This fundraiser for Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School will include dinner, entertainment by Christian comedian Jeff Allen, raffles and a live auction. 6-9 p.m., $250, JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., 702-804-4400. Las Vegas Inspiring Connections Outdoors fundraiser: Enjoy a dinner by chef Michael Jones, participate in a raffle and silent auction, hear music from In Good Company and help bring urban youth into the outdoors. 6-8 p.m., $20, Transition Services, 6100 W. Cheyenne Ave., facebook.com/lasvegasico.
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A ghoul with a chainsaw scares customers as they wait to enter FrightDome at Circus Circus. (christopher devargas/staff)
Business of the bogeyman Once only a treat for locals, attractions lure visitors to the city By Danielle Birkin | Special to The Sunday
Southern Nevada’s Halloween is clearly not just for children — or locals. Hair-raising events and attractions lure a steadily increasing number of visitors to celebrate the holiday on the Strip and beyond. ¶ Halloween options include: a haunted museum specializing in memorabilia amassed by Zak Bagans of “Ghost Adventures”; a naughty, adults-only halloween economy, Continued on page 53
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OUR TAKE: WHAT’S NEXT IN PLETHORA OF MAJOR LEAGUE SPORTS? Just 16 months ago, the arrival of a WNBA franchise would have shaken the Las Vegas sports landscape. But recently, the move of the San Antonio Stars to the valley registered but a hearty cheer before local sports fans turned their attention back to the remarkable start of the Golden Knights’ NHL season and an improbable Thursday night comeback victory for the NFL’s Raiders. That takes nothing away from the WNBA or the Stars, who add a key missing piece to the overall offering with the nation’s most recognizable professional women’s sports league. It simply shows how rapidly wellstocked Southern Nevada’s professional sports buffet has become after decades of slim pickings. MGM Resorts International will bring the Stars to the Mandalay Bay Events Center
beginning next summer. The team will join the Las Vegas Lights of the United Soccer League as new entrants to the market next year. And those squads arrive less than two years after the NHL broke the taboo on Las Vegas by awarding an expansion franchise, and the NFL followed by overwhelmingly approving the move of the Raiders to a city it once treated like harsh desert sunlight to a vampire. The Stars’ move only amplifies speculation of a third major-league team started by MGM Resorts CEO Jim Murren, who said a year ago that he was pursuing the relocation of an existing NBA franchise to Las Vegas within five years. To longtime valley residents, the idea of professional basketball in town once seemed implausible. Today? The more the merrier for suddenly sports-rich Las Vegas. —ADAM CANDEE
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Outstanding Woman in Travel Leadership. MGM Resorts International’s Jenn Michaels was named an Outstanding Woman - Hospitality. The Las Vegas Monorail’s Ingrid Reisman was recognized in the category of Travel and Transportation.
Kerry Cartmill is senior vice president of construction and development at Remington Nevada. Kristy Andrade is general manager of Bravo! Cucina Italiana. Jane Schmidt is veterans affairs coordinator for Solutions Recovery.
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Shawn White is Henderson’s fire chief. White joined the Henderson Fire Department in 1999 as a firefighter/paramedic. Nicole Tomlinson heads the high-rise division of Shapiro & Sher Group. John Cannizzaro is South Point’s director of catering.
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Meaghan Levy is director of management services at Newmark Knight Frank. Actor Peter Fonda was inducted into the Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Edwin Gonzalez is an accounting assistant with Simmons Group.
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James Slack is director of client services at DC Building Group. Barron’s list of America’s Top 1,200 financial advisers includes Randy Garcia of Investment Counsel, Brian Buckley of Morgan Stanley Wealth slack Management, Nadine Faulis and Andy Ferguson of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and Deborah Danielson of Danielson Financial Group/LPL. Mike Colarusso is a senior design manager at Grand Canyon Development Partners. Women in Travel and Tourism International’s inaugural awards recognized women in the industry, including Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Senior Vice President of Marketing Cathy Tull as an
KC Kappen and Annie Waggoner are senior public relations specialists with The Firm Public Relations & Marketing.
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Myesha Wilson is the executive director for Olive Crest’s Las Vegas region. The 10th annual Golden Hand Service Awards honor individuals who have gone above and beyond to support the community. Recipients include wilson Sally Bedotto, CPA; Agnes Cook, Caesars Entertainment; William Fong, business owner, McDonald’s; Cynthia Kiser Murphey, president and COO, New York-New York; Barbara Jones-Zangaro, tournament manager, Aria; and Mehdi Zarhloul, business owner, Crazy Pita.
The National Urban League Young Professionals gave popek Sandra Morgan a 2017 NULYP Honors Award. Morgan is the AT&T director of external affairs for Las Vegas and Southern Nevada.
The Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center opened two Southern Nevada locations: 1825 Festival
Jon Littleton is general manager of Proof Tavern. The design-build team of Ames Construction with Horrocks Engineers won the bid for the Interstate 15/GTarnet interchange project, north of Apex Industrial Park. Plans call for upgrading the interchange and widening U.S. Highway 93 to two lanes in each direction for five miles from the Garnet Interchange to just north of Apex Power Parkway. Other work consists of reconstructing a frontage road along Apex Industrial Park with improved access points and enhanced intersections at Apex Great Basin Way, Apex Power Parkway and Grand Valley Parkway. DC Building Group finished construction on the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation facility and The Caring Place. The facility will be dubbed the “Britney Spears Campus” because of her fundraising efforts of more than $1 million. Almany Architecture served as the architect of record. DC Building Group teamed up with Penta Building Group and other subcontractors to donate construction time and funds needed. SR Construction completed two of the valley’s first neighborhood hospitals by a joint venture between Dignity Health and Emerus. The company was the general contractor for the North Las Vegas campus and Blue Diamond campus. Dermody Properties completed LogistiCenter at Las Vegas Boulevard, a 546,480-square-foot facility in North Las Vegas. United Construction Co. was the design-build contractor and Colliers International is the broker.
The National Association of Elementary School Principals selected Myrtle Tate Elementary School Principal Sarah Popek as Nevada’s 2017 National Distinguished Principal.
Henderson partnered with the LandWell Co., Green Our Planet and area residents to build an outdoor garden classroom at Edna F. Hinman Elementary School. Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging opened a location at 800 N. Gibson Road, Suite 110. It’s the company’s eighth location in Southern Nevada. WestCare Nevada received certification to operate two Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Reno and Las Vegas. The clinics will provide a comprehensive range of person-centered and trauma-informed mental health and substance use disorder services for all ages regardless of ability to pay.
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Learn from tortellini, dumplings and kreplach By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz | Staff writer
Ellen Spiegel is president of Strategems Consulting, a boutique consulting firm specializing in workers’ comp claims services. She also is an assemblywoman representing Henderson, and will be serving on the Legislative Committee on Health Care, Nevada Task Force on Financial Security, Commission on Educational Technology, Nevada Advisory Council on Federal Assistance and Nevada Commission on Aging. “My work on these committees will allow me to continue to make an impact even though the Legislature is not in session and will help me develop policy considerations for the next legislative session,” Spiegel said. You’re a pioneer in online services. Tell us about that and how it helped shape your career. In the late 1980s, I was hired as a product developer by a joint venture of IBM and Sears called Prodigy, which was the first online service with graphics. Because no one had any relevant work experience, Prodigy hired bright, creative people with subject matter experience. We learned the power of teamwork, innovation and communication. I also learned that tremendous results can be achieved by smart, hardworking and energetic people who do not have significant experience in their field and that there is value in being open to hiring nontraditional employees. What’s the most rewarding aspect of public service? I appreciate having the opportunity to effect change and make a difference in people’s lives. I recently spoke with a woman who is expecting her first child. She’s an engineer, wants to feed her newborn breast milk, and expressed concern about pumping in the (mostly male) workplace. She also told me that her best friend (an attorney who also is pregnant) shares her concern. When I told her about my Assembly Bill 113, which requires employers to give nursing mothers breaks and a clean place to pump, she was visibly relieved. That’s one less thing they have to worry about. It’s gratifying to make such a profound impact on so many lives. Do you ever face disadvantages or conflicts of interest being both a small-business owner and a member of the Legislature? Because my firm has only two employees — me and my husband, Bill — doing business with any entity that comes before the Legislature can pose an ethical challenge. Accordingly, I have sought legal counsel, and in one case, sought an opinion from the Ne-
throughout the world, learning how to make various cultures’ comfort foods and showing how so many of our comfort foods are similar. There’s little difference between Italian tortellini, Asian dumplings and Jewish kreplach. We can use food to show our similarities, build bridges between communities and improve relationships.
Assemblywoman Ellen Spiegel, who represents District 20 in Henderson and owns a small business, is a graduate of Cornell University. She was recently named a member of the President’s Council of Cornell Women, alongside such women as Janet Reno, Gabby Giffords and Jane E. Brody. (christopher devargas/STAFF)
vada Commission on Ethics before pursuing some business. While we love our Nevada clients, partly because of these challenges and partly because of my business’s target market, we focus marketing efforts outside of Nevada. What is the best business advice you’ve received? When I started working at the Weather Channel, I moved from New York to Atlanta and had to adapt culturally. As a New Yorker, I was blunt and forthright in offering my thoughts, and my Southern colleagues were much more circumspect. My boss suggested I listen for what’s not being said and use that as the basis for my questions. This was great advice, as people are more likely to omit things than lie about them, and asking about things that were not said leads to uncovering answers that need to be heard to make solid decisions. What’s the biggest issue facing Southern Nevada? Access to health care. We continue to have a provider shortage, and as our population ages and continues to grow, we must increase the num-
ber of medical professionals we have in all fields. We also must find ways to make health care more affordable. For example, over the past decade, my premiums have more than doubled, while coverage has been vastly reduced. My firm (and other companies) cannot raise prices enough to cover the rampant medical inflation, and I am concerned that people will increasingly forgo medical care until they are at a crisis point. What’s your favorite place to have fun in Las Vegas? I love getting outside to take walks and enjoy Henderson’s many walking paths and trails, particularly those adjacent to the Pittman Wash. I also am quickly becoming an avid Golden Knights fan and enjoy going to see games, whether at T-Mobile Arena or at a team-organized viewing party. What is your dream job outside of your current field? For years, I’ve said I would like to be a contestant on the Food Network’s show “Chopped,” but deep down, I’d really like to have my own television show. It would involve traveling
If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? Manhattan, but only if I could live as well as I live here. One of the reasons I love living in the Las Vegas area is that we have many of the advantages of living in a major city — worldclass restaurants, wonderful theater and entertainment, top-flight shopping, plentiful flights (and convenient travel options) — without the congestion and major urban ills of larger cities. I am delighted we have so many livable neighborhoods and amenities for residents, and I especially love how we’ve pulled together as a community. What is your biggest pet peeve? People who complain but are unwilling to take positive action to improve outcomes. My parents would not allow me to complain about something unless I could propose a solution. I was not allowed to propose a solution that I was unwilling to act upon. That upbringing and the values that were instilled in me have made it imperative for me to do what I can to help, even if it only requires a little effort. That’s why instead of complaining about litter in public places, I often pick it up and dispose of it. What is something that people might not know about you? I love to cook, and I’m known for my brisket. During the legislative session, I make brisket for a community-wide Passover Seder in Carson City. Everyone is invited regardless of faith, and this year, there were about 80 attendees.
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Maximum hours per week that people over 40 should work, according to a study published by the Melbourne Institute Worker Paper series. The study tested 6,500 Australian citizens and found that middle-aged people who worked more than three days per week performed poorly because of fatigue and stress.
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Value of a lottery ticket Jimmie Smith, 68, found in an old shirt pocket just two days before it expired. The New York Lottery knew the winning ticket was sold but didn’t know who bought it. Smith heard a news story about the missing ticket and decided to check his old tickets.
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Number of cities, including Las Vegas, that have expressed interest in housing Amazon’s second headquarters.
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Number of condos in the new Aston Martin Residences building in Miami. The luxury automaker is partnering with G&G Business Developments to make these condos a reality. G&G expects to make about $1 billion from the condo sales.
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Amount Bill and Melinda Gates have pledged to invest in education, with 60 percent of the money going to traditional public schools and the development of new curricula. Fifteen percent will go to charter schools and the remaining 25 percent will focus on “big bets,” which Gates said have “the potential to change the trajectory of public education over the next 10 to 15 years.”
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Number of homes the first floating wind farm will power in Scotland. The turbines are about 830 feet tall, weigh about a quarter of a million pounds and float in the ocean about 15 miles off the coast.
Daniel Kipnis’ Classes.Vegas helps people get certifications for CPR, lifeguard and alcohol awareness, plus it offers fingerprinting services. (mikayla whitmore/staff)
Where new hires get ready for work fessionals. The lifeguard division is run by Address: 3160 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 108, Las Vegas three instructors with years of exDescribe your business. Phone: 888-860-3031 perience working in hotel and comClasses.Vegas was created to fill a Email: daniel@cprsociety.org munity center pools. Instructors niche in the pre-employment trainWebsite: classes.vegas train future lifeguards to respond ing sector. We brought four distinct Owned/operated by: Daniel Kipnis to aquatic emergencies and keep programs and services together to In business since: 2016 patrons and guests safe. cater to newly hired employees: The alcohol division is run by a CPR certification classes, lifeguard test proctor. The process has been streamlined by offercertification classes, alcohol awareness cards and fingering the entire training online, allowing students to study printing services. the material on their own time followed by taking a quick exam at the office. Who are your customers/students? Fingerprinting is staffed by two technicians who proOur customers come from a variety of industries, invide electronic fingerprinting for a wide variety of agencluding gaming, hospitality, food and beverage, accountcies. ing, real estate, health care and education. Specifically, they are teachers, doctors, nurses, security officers, lifeguards, bartenders, servers, casino dealers and many What is your business philosophy? other positions. “Be the reason someone smiles.” Our staff understand the amount of work required for a new employee to obtain a job. Our goal is to provide services that will bring a What sets Classes.Vegas apart from other certificasmile to someone’s face. tion/training facilities? Employees can obtain most, if not all, of their preemployment requirements in one convenient location. What is the best part about doing business in Las Many employees are on a strict deadline to obtain their Vegas? work requirements, and our staff keep that in mind and The amount of opportunities for growth here allow strive to make the client’s experience as expedient and people to be their best selves and live life to the fullest. stress-free as possible. Business collaborations and strategic partnerships in Being able to knock out everything in one day, employthis city produce an incredible network of future success. ees can immediately return to their human resources offices for final processing and be ready for orientation as Where do you see your company in five years? early as the next week. We hope that in the years to come, Classes.Vegas will become a household name in the pre-employment training sector. Our goal is to partner with HR offices and How many people are on your staff and what are companies to alleviate the complex burdens and hurdles their qualifications? that new employees must face when getting hired. We’ll In the CPR division, five instructors offer certification continue to develop and add programs and services, and classes seven days a week, with both morning and evecontinue to contribute to the growing success of this ning courses available. The instructors include doctors wonderful town. and nurses, EMTs/paramedics, lifeguards and other proBy rebecca clifford-cruz STAFF WRITER
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On April Corbin’s story “Wrench thrown into local efforts to block puppy mills”: Any consumer buying animals raised in puppy mills and paying premium prices are being shilled by the pet stores. — STARBEAMS On April Corbin’s story “Does Mother Nature have a right to life?”: I’m thinking about declaring the creek behind my house as a person, if for nothing else to enjoy the extra dependent on my tax returns. — 360dunk On Jesse Granger’s story “‘A better team than people expected’: Golden Knights starting to turn heads at 5-1”: We are seeing a bunch of guys skating hard and trying to make their mark with the team. The “established, big contract” players tend to not skate hard until the playoffs. Once the team settles in after 20 games or so and the lineups are established with Knights, you’ll see a drop off in intensity, and some losses. Either way, a great start. — El Dragon On Thomas Moore’s story “MGM: No plans to rent gunman’s room at Mandalay Bay”: Either make it a memorial for the victims/survivors or turn it into a utility or storage closet I guess. — Jennifer Valentine
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guest column: Did your part-time, hourly clerk lose her e all see catastrophic events Amy Matthews husband violently? She’s a great employee, on the news — hurricanes, but doesn’t qualify for paid time off, and fires, shootings. While they you want to do the right thing. What is your present their own problems policy? Can you work within it? — grieving, loss, destruction and rebuilding At the Nevada Association of Employers, we help employ— there is a matter-of-fact side that people are almost afraid ers with these issues. They are more painful when there is no to discuss: the side that considers how a worker goes to work policy and no guideline to help make these tough decisions. after his or her home was destroyed in a fire or what happens You want to be fair to your valued people, but you also have a when your employee’s husband was just shot and killed and business to run. she can’t come to work now. Our best advice is to refer to your policy, be kind and leave As an employer, how do you give time off, remain empayourself some wiggle room. Consider a bereavement policy thetic, and keep the doors open? that gives five paid days, without specifying for whom (and It’s not as complicated as it may seem: Follow your proceit’s OK to ask for verification) that also states extended leave dures and remember how to be a kind human being. Many (paid or unpaid) may be available at the discretion of manyears ago, I worked for a woman who trained us to handle agement. This will protect your business and your staff. It anything. She used to ask, “Why do soldiers shave on the day provides a starting point. of battle?” It’s for preparation, to be ready for anything. Policies that allow for paid or unpaid leave for extenuatMany employers feel such a kinship with their staff that ing circumstances also are helpful. The policy can state that it’s hard for them to prepare for worst-case scenarios, until “employees who need to take an extended leave are invited they happen. Then they don’t know what to do. This is where to discuss this with their supervisor or the HR department.” established procedures are vital. We’re all human. Everyone has a life outside of work, and When emotions tangle us up, follow the procedure — even everyone has work inside of their life. It’s up to employers to if it’s just horrible. Your office manager just lost her 10-yearprovide that bridge for their staff, and for themselves, to get old to cancer and you wish you could pay her to take a year through the tough times. off, but you can’t? Refer to your company policy. What does Amy Matthews leads human resources and business develit say? Does it allow for discretion by management? Does opment in Southern Nevada for the Nevada Association of your bereavement policy call for three paid days off for imEmployers. mediate family, which isn’t going to be enough?
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Caesars Entertainment executives told investors recently that land in front of Caesars Palace would be developed. (christopher devargas/staff file)
Caesars executives address plans for land on Strip By thomas moore Staff Writer
Caesars Entertainment executives talked growth and efficiency in their first investors conference since the company emerged from bankruptcy, but also fielded questions from analysts about business on the Strip after the Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting. “It’s fair to say we are cautiously optimistic about the rebound and think the occupancy rates across the Strip took a little hit the first day and week,” said Caesars Entertainment President and CEO Mark Frissora. “But every day seems to change and improve. The meeting business is solid. There have been no cancellations for the year. The biggest impact has been in Asian play. It has been less because people in Asia are very respectful of the deaths that have occurred and believe there should be a period of mourning.” The question was just one of many, most about financials and growth opportunities, that Caesars executives addressed during the lengthy presentation. In Las Vegas, Frissora said Caesars had a master plan that would develop 7 acres in front of Caesars Palace, as well as land it owns behind properties on the east side of the Strip and Koval Lane. In addition to the land in front of Caesars Palace, the company owns about 39 acres next to the Linq and about 50 acres next to Bally’s, Paris and Planet Hollywood. CCCU Vegas Inc HP 10-29-2017.indd 1
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The only specific details of the plan Frissora shared were about a convention center the company planned to build behind the Flamingo and Harrah’s. “The convention center is going to be 300,000 square feet,” Frissora said. “It will be very functional; that will host small and midsize meetings. We’re not doing exhibit space.” In response to investors’ questions, other Caesars executives said the center would cost $300 million-$350 million and should be built in two years, depending on permitting and coordination with Caesars’ new board of directors. Frissora also said the company was looking for new ways of expanding the company’s international footprint, licensing the brands of casinos Caesars owns to companies in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. “Our brands are powerful and wanted by developers all around the world,” he said. “We’ve never done this before.” Caesars would receive a 16-17 percent management fee from a company wanting to use the brand, Frissora said, and would also probably hold a small equity stake in that company. In some deals, he said, Caesars would receive a percentage of profits after they passed a certain level. Frissora also said Caesars would expand via mergers and acquisitions and also proceed with a South Korean project on the coast of the South China Sea that should be completed in 2020. It also was working to develop projects in Brazil and Japan.
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Nevada’s pot tax revenue nearly $5 million in August By chris kudialis Staff Writer
Nevada tax officials say the second month of legal sales of recreational marijuana brought in just under $5 million in tax revenue, up from $3.7 million in its first month. Nevada Tax Department spokeswoman Stephanie Klapstein said the numbers were on pace to meet the state’s expectation of $120 million in state taxes over the next two years. A 15 percent tax on wholesale distribution from cultivators to dispensaries and 10 percent tax on recreational marijuana sales raised $4.86 million in August, up from $3.68 million in July. That money goes to the state’s rainy day fund. The $120 million biennial projection depends on $5 million in monthly tax revenue. Klapstein said officials projected no revenue for July because of uncertainty surrounding licensing, distribution and local ordinances.
State Sen. Tick Segerblom, who championed legislation setting up the framework for Nevada’s recreational cannabis industry in this year’s Legislature, called the numbers “a great start,” adding that tax revenue exceeding state projections was good for public schools. Marred by one of the greatest budget deficits in its 60-year history, the Clark County School District — the fifth-largest in the nation — announced it would cut up to $80 million this school year, primarily through teacher and administrator layoffs. Segerblom said he expected monthly tax revenue to double by the first six months of 2019, and was considering pushing for a special legislative session before then to allocate extra cannabis tax revenue to the state’s debt-ridden schools. “The tax numbers are going to keep growing,” he said. “There’s a lot more where this came from.”
Nevada Grow mines data to help small businesses thrive By mick akers Staff Writer
A pilot program that began in 2015, made permanent by the Nevada Legislature this year, continues to help small businesses grow. Nevada Grow provides small-business owners who are looking to expand with technical assistance and strategic research. Assembly Bill 94, sponsored by Assemblywoman Dina Neal, D-Las Vegas, was signed into law June 8. “Most businesses don’t know what they need,” Neal said. “We do an assessment about what they have going on, what type of business model they have. We tell them about the data and how it could help them figure out who’s in the neighborhood and what the saturation of area is.” This allows business owners to customize their plan to fit what is in demand in their given area, she said. The College of Southern Nevada, the Clark County Business Department, the Urban and Latin Chambers of Commerce and the Nevada Small Business Development Centers in Clark and Washoe counties are program partners. Nevada Grow has subscriptions to
two databases, Esri and Emsi, which cost a total of about $19,000 annually. A geographic information systems specialist mines data to help businesses. Since 2015, the program has helped 43 businesses; at least 25 more have signed up for Nevada Grow since early September. Qualifying businesses must be based in Nevada, have fewer than 50 employees and generate at least $50,000 in annual gross revenue. Company representatives are required to attend training classes, indicate their business needs and provide data to the program’s staff to evaluate. The program also offers peer-learning opportunities and mentoring. Medin Gebrezgier, owner of the sports apparel company Revive Brand Co., credited the program with providing his company the platform to expand. “I needed money to start my business, and I needed money to grow,” Gebrezgier said. “Data … is absolutely crucial. It’s your GPS; it’s your map to everything to make sure you’re successful.” Interested parties can visit CSN’s workforce development site for more information on Nevada Grow.
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Haunted attractions continue to innovate costume ball; a zombie survival experience inspired by AMC’s “Fear the Walking Dead”: and a haunted house so scary you have to sell your soul to the devil — in the form of a signed waiver — before being admitted to hell. “We have seen an increase in new events leading up to Halloween,” said Michelle Sharples, president of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association. “The holiday has extended beyond the actual date and created new opportunities for the city, but more importantly, for the people who visit. You see more hotels, businesses and nightlife venues adding themed events to their schedule, which has encouraged more people to visit Las Vegas during the Halloween holiday.” Case in point: the new “Fear the Walking Dead” survival attraction Attendees are encouraged to “display their wild side” at the Fetish and Fantasy downtown, offering an experience Halloween Ball. (tom donogue/special to VEGAS INC) that’s part thrill ride, part maze and cause Halloween wasn’t a big thing most 100 percent locals, unless somepart interactive video game. in Las Vegas at the time, but I took one from out of town was visiting a lo“Guests are transported to the the risk and it was an instant succal,” Mollner said. “When the internet world of the undead via a pulsecess,” said Jason Egan, Fright Dome became big, we took our ads off billpounding ... multisensory experience owner and founder. Celebrity guests boards and out of newspapers, and sothat includes a Zombie Dark Ride,” through the years have included Stecial media has been like a rocket. But said Paul McGuire, chief marketing vie Wonder, Sharon and Ozzy Osit wasn’t until 2011, when we opened officer for Fremont Street Experibourne, David Copperfield and the our R-rated attraction, that we really ence. late Michael Jackson. started seeing a larger amount of peoThe diversity of holiday attracLocated in the 5-acre Adventureple coming from out of state.” tions — free live concerts, masterdome at Circus Circus, Fright Dome Gates of Hell has received internaillusionist performances and roving 2017 features six new haunted houstional recognition and put Freakling entertainers dressed as iconic horror es, six new scare zones, 25 rides and Bros. on the map. The only R-rated villains — is a downtown hallmark, attractions, and a “Friday the 13th” haunt in Nevada offers an edgier exMcGuire said. 4-D theater experience. perience. Visitors must be at least 17 “Halloween is one of the most suc“We often sell out, and our numand sign a waiver before entry. There’s cessful holidays of the year, and we bers have skewed in terms of tourists even a safe word in case you freak out deliver a quality, fun product for a over the years,” Egan said. “When we and need to get the hell out of hell. tremendous value with something for first opened and there was no social “It’s been a game changer,” Mollner everyone,” he said. media or digital marketing, we had said, adding that tourists now comLongtime local resident and Freakabout 20 percent tourists. But now prise about one-third of Trilogy of ling Bros. owner and founder Duke it’s closer to 30 percent, with guests Terror’s guests. “In the past, people Mollner has witnessed the evolving from Australia, the U.K., South Amerwould come to Las Vegas for Las VeHalloween landscape in Las Vegas ica and around the world. The more gas, and would maybe visit a haunted since 1976, when he and his family tourism we get, the better it is for the house if they heard about it from the operated a popular haunt in the encity and the county, because tourism concierge. Now we get haunted-house tryway of their home, attracting hunhelps drive hotel occupancy.” fanatics who plan their entire vacadreds of visitors each holiday. A brand-new year-round spooky tion around Freakling Bros. We even In 1992, he took it to the next level, attraction opened this month. Las Vehave a group of German tourists who launching Trilogy of Terror as the gas local Zak Bagans — the lead invesmake a trip here every year. It’s good only freestanding haunted attraction tigator featured on the Travel Chanfor us and also good for the city.” in town. Originally featuring a rotatnel’s “Ghost Adventures” and host of The two other Trilogy attractions ing trio of themed haunts at three “Deadly Possessions” — displays his this year, Castle Vampyre and The venues throughout the valley, Trilgrowing collection of haunted cuCoven of 13, are not recommended for ogy of Terror (4245 S. Grand Canyon rios in his Haunted Museum at 600 children younger than 12. Drive) is celebrating its 25th year of E. Charleston Blvd. Another major haunted attraction, operation. A shifting demographic reIn a historic Arts District mansion Fright Dome at Circus Circus, is celflects the maturation of the Hallowthat Bagans maintains is haunted — ebrating its 15th year. een holiday, Mollner says. the basement is off-limits because “At first, people were skeptical be“When we first opened, it was al-
of its “negative energy” — the museum features paranormal exhibits and cursed artifacts and oddities certain to appeal to Bagans’ cultlike following of enthusiasts of the supernatural. The museum is not the first attempt at a ghoulish year-round business in Las Vegas. Eli Roth — horror-genre producer of “Cabin Fever,” “Hostel” and “The Last Exorcism” — opened the Goretorium at Harmon Corner on Las Vegas Boulevard in 2012. But the $10 million fright attraction/nightclub closed its doors after about a year of operation. Ghost hunter and mob historian Robert George Allen had better luck when he founded Explore Vegas Now in 2004, creating the “Haunted Vegas Tour and Ghost Hunt” as well as other excursions. Owned by magician Adam Flowers since 2016, the company is now known as Vegas Specialty Tours, but the Haunted Vegas Ghost Hunt remains true to its roots. Featuring true accounts of local hauntings and the history of the city’s supernatural side, the three-hour tour begins with a pizza party at Tuscany Suites and Casino, 255 E. Flamingo Road, where visitors receive ghost-hunting equipment such as EMF (electromagnetic field) meters, temperature readers and dowsing rods, before boarding a shuttle to begin their ghostly adventure. Multiple stops include part of a mysterious casino where a celebrity apparition is rumored to roam, as well as two infamous parks known for their ghostly sightings. Learn who haunts the “Motel of Death” on this tour with bookings available year-round, seven days a week. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Feeling naughty? An annual Halloween staple that attracts not only locals but tourists from far and wide is the Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball, Oct. 28 at Red Rock Resort for adventurous adults 21 and older. Now in its 22nd year, the gala is a risqué extravaganza with a strict dress code: Guests must wear something evoking fetish or fantasy. Many local nightclubs and other venues on Las Vegas Boulevard also embrace the seasonal spirit, with monster bashes scheduled well past the witching hour and costume contests offering cold hard cash instead of miniature Snickers.
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Alisa Nave-Worth
Jason Roth
Where were you when you received your 40 Under 40 award? I had just given birth to my daughter, Sydney, and was knee-deep in bottles, pacifiers and swaddle blankets. Becoming a new mom gave me a fresh perspective on what it meant to be a professional and community member.
Where were you when you received your 40 Under 40 award? In 2010, I was marketing director at University of Southern Nevada, which is now Roseman University of Health Sciences. In 2011, I was promoted to vice president of communications. This month, I celebrated 12 years at Roseman University.
Attorney and shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Vice President of Communications at Roseman University of Health Sciences
Where are you now? I continue to have the privilege of being
What’s your biggest accomplishment since you received the award? Working at a growing institution like Roseman
part of the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck government affairs team. What’s your biggest accomplishment since you received the award? For the past six years, we have set out to build a practice
that contributes to the community and best serves the broad spectrum of our clients. In the past several years, this has included hosting important conversations such as the dialogue about the role of transportation in Southern Nevada’s future and the importance of Nevada in presidential politics. I’m proud to have been part of these conversations. What do you want to accomplish? I was born and raised in Ne-
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vada and my dream has been to contribute to the major governing issues facing Nevada. I want to build a practice that helps define the future of public policy here. I want to give more than I get from Nevada. Who is your business hero, local or global? My dad is my business hero.
He opened his first animal hospital on the corner of Tropicana and Eastern avenues four decades ago, and to this day, he is the first person to walk into the hospital to open the doors to serve his patients. He has taught me, by example, that hard work and determination are omnipotent. What’s the best advice you can offer? The world is run by those who
show up.
University, I’ve had the opportunity to play a role in many of the university’s major accomplishments. I take pride in having led the successful rebranding of Roseman University of Health Sciences from University of Southern Nevada, creating a stronger, more distinct and more recognizable identity for the region’s only homegrown private, nonprofit university. I’m also proud of my close collaboration with our College of Pharmacy and local law enforcement to establish the first drug take-back events in Southern Nevada, which help keep expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs out of the wrong hands and prevent drug misuse and abuse, particularly among youth.
Who is your business hero, local or global? I’m a fan of Elon Musk. He
is a true visionary, with bold and often crazy ideas that challenge us to innovate. Many of his endeavors are transformational and have the potential to greatly change the way we live. If you ran Las Vegas, what’s the first thing you would do? I would take a serious look at our transportation needs and explore new mass transit opportunities, such as light rail, to move people around more efficiently. This is especially important as we continue to work toward a more diversified economy and attract new companies to our region.
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Calendar of events wednesday, nov. 1
THURSDAY, NOV. 2
PRSA Las Vegas 2017 Pinnacle Awards Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: $85 Location: Casa de Shenandoah, 3310 E. Sunset Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit prsalasvegas.com The Las Vegas Valley chapter of the Public Relations Society of America honors the best and brightest PR practitioners in the area.
“The Greatest Show on Earth!” Bus Tour Time: 11 a.m. Cost: $95-$125 Location: Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-798-7194 or visit naiopnv.org Learn more about the future of commercial real estate by seeing office, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties throughout the valley.
Commercial Real Estate Women Network luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40-$55 Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call Tara at 702-798-5156 Margi Grein, executive officer of the Nevada State Contractors Board, will highlight projects and trends affecting the construction industry.
Houldsworth, Russo & Co. Breakfast Briefing: Company Culture for Fun and Profit Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: Free (register at trusthrc.com) Location: Houldsworth, Russo & Co., 8675 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-269-9992 Brian Rouff, managing partner of Imagine Communications, will discuss how to design and develop a strong company culture.
Part 2: Veterans Business Plan Training Time: 4-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Nevada Women’s Business Center, 550 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite E, Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 This is the second of a four-part entrepreneurial training series for business plan development specifically for veterans. What’s the Law? Protect Your Business Identity Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Training Room at the Urban Chamber of Commerce, 1951 Stella Lake St., Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Small Business Development Center at 702-876-0003 or visit nsbdc.org This class will provide an overview of some of the first steps in securing a brand and protecting unique works, names, symbols, designs and logos that distinguish goods and services. Marketing Wonderland with Google and Friends Time: 8:30-11 a.m. Cost: Free Location: East Las Vegas Community Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Small Business Development Center at 702-876-0003 or visit nsbdc.org This livestream workshop will show small businesses how to be found when the holiday season’s shoppers are searching online.
Roadmap to Success Series Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers with advanced registration; additional $10 for walk-ins (register by Oct. 31) Location: Henderson Business Resource Center Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Contact Damon Hunter of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce at 702-565-8951 or info@hendersonchamber.com Charles Mohler, president and founder of Eagle Corporate Advisors, will discuss methods of business valuation and how to enhance business value. Small Business Start Smart! Time: 4:30-7 p.m. (also 9:30-11 a.m. Nov. 3 at the Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Henderson) Cost: Free Location: University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Classrooms A and D, 8050 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Small Business Development Center at 702-876-0003 or visit nsbdc.org Anyone who is considering owning a business can attend this class to learn crucial first-step basics that will save money and time. Nevada Contractors Association open house Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free
Location: Nevada Contractors Association, 150 N. Durango Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Call the Nevada Contractors Association at 702-796-9986 or visit nvcontractors.org Learn about the benefits of joining the Nevada Contractors Association.
FRIDAY, NOV. 3 Building Owners and Managers Association Nevada Golf Tournament Time: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $40-$175 Location: Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-938-2662, email bomanevada@bomanevada.org or visit bomanevada.org After a shotgun start, compete in a round of golf with a four-man scramble format or putt-putt. Chamber University: Risk Management 101 Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Online Information: Contact Danica Torchin at 702586-3834 or dtorchin@lvchamber.com Join the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce and Daniel LeaMon of Distinctive Insurance for a discussion about the steps owners can take to mitigate and manage risk in the workplace. Women in Power and the Power of Women in the Courtroom, Boardroom and Beyond Time: 8 a.m.-noon Cost: $10 Location: UNLV Richard Tam Alumni Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Contact Sheri Thome at sheri. thome@wilsonelser.com This half-day conference is designed to bring together female leaders in the courtroom, boardroom and beyond to network and share their stories of success.
SATURDAY, NOV. 4 POWHer Workshop: Create a Powerful Brand Time: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $299-$349 Location: New York Life, 6325 S. Rainbow Blvd., Fourth Floor, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-328-5028 or 702-4855983, email info@powherofwe.com or visit powherofwe.com Learn to communicate with power and influence. .
Conventions
expected Show Location Dates attendance
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week
Las Vegas Convention Center
Oct. 31-Nov. 3
160,000
Contemporary Forums — Pediatric Critical Care Nursing
Tropicana
Oct. 31-Nov. 3
300
Traders Expo
Caesars Palace
Nov. 2-4
4,500
Pubcon
Las Vegas Convention Center
Nov. 7-9
2,000
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Records and Transactions BID OPPORTUNITIES Oct. 30 2:15 p.m. Eastern Avenue and Maryland Parkway rehabilitation Clark County, 604561 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Nov. 1 3 p.m. Various current production model vehicles Clark County, 604626 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. 215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway landscape maintenance Clark County, 604619 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
Nov. 2 2:15 p.m. Cora Coleman Senior Center expansion Clark County, 604606 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
Nov. 3 2:15 p.m. Casino Drive, Harrah’s driveway to State Route 163 storm drain Clark County, 604599 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for fertilizers, grass seed and sod Clark County, 604623 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions Sales $6,350,000 for 59 units, commercial 4975 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas 89118 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Marcus Threats of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $620,000 for 3,415 square feet, office 4540 S. Pecos Road, Las Vegas, 89121 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Tina Taylor and Ryan McCullough of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose
Leases $197,044 for 1,474 square feet,
retail 4115 S. Grand Canyon Parkway, Suite 101, Las Vegas 89147 Landlord: Grand Canyon Center Landlord agent: Michael Zobrist and Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant: Phong Trung Le and Tam Thi To Phan dba Nailand Tenant agent: Did not disclose $173,669 for 1,240 square feet, retail 771 E. Horizon Blvd., Ste 172, Henderson 89015 Landlord: Cornet Plaza Landlord agent: Michael Zobrist and Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant: Nain LLC dba Moms Cleaners Tenant agent: Did not disclose $159,274 for 1,250 square feet, retail 8090 Blue Diamond Road, Suite 110B, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Sunstone Diamond Landlord agent: Michael Zobrist and Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant: Super Cleaners Tenant agent: Did not disclose $154,274 for 1,250 square feet, retail 8090 Blue Diamond Road, Suite 110A, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Sunstone Diamond Landlord agent: Michael Zobrist and Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant: Nugent LLC dba Great Clips Tenant agent: Managing Director Eric Berggren of Newmark Knight Frank $145,935 for 1,816 square feet, retail 8090 Blue Diamond Road, Suite 130, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Sunstone Diamond Landlord agent: Michael Zobrist and Nelson Tressler of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant: The Dojo Esports Training Ground Tenant agent: Did not disclose
BUSINESS LICENSES Ferguson’s License types: Rental and leasing; recreational vehicle park Address: 123 N. 10th St., Las Vegas Owner: DT Ferguson’s
Suite 2480, Las Vegas Owner: Beyond All Things Gordon Law Offices License type: Professional services Address: 704 S. 6th St., Las Vegas Owner: John Gordon Green Lantern Antiques License type: General retail sales Address: 1516 S. Main St., Las Vegas Owner: Sharon Pierre
Address: 11201 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 215, Henderson Owner: Keller Hearing Kendall Lowell Lingham II License type: Massage therapists Address: 3825 Craig Crossing Drive, Suite 1009, North Las Vegas Owner: Kendall Lingham
Horizon’s Edge License type: Automobile detailing Address: 2051 White St., Las Vegas Owner: Jonnathan Gomez-Zavala
Kiff Premium Cannabis License type: Medical marijuana production facility; medical marijuana cultivation facility Address: 530 E. Pamalyn Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Vegas Valley Growers
Inbestor Corp. License type: Business support Address: 51 N. Pecos Road, Suite 112, Las Vegas Owner: Neyvis Martinez Machuca and Pablo Lopez Garcia
Klasrun Corp. License type: Secondhand dealer Class II Address: 61 N. Pecos Road, Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: Kriss Sweeney
Integrated Security Systems License types: Contractor; burglar alarm service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Brian Segawa
L & L Hawaiian BBQ License type: Restaurant Address: 4770 W. Ann Road, Suite 6, North Las Vegas Owner: Ann Hb LLC
Jackson Services License type: Private investigators/related occupations Address: 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: James Jackson
Lake Las Vegas Water Sports License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 101 Montelago Blvd., Henderson Owner: Vegas Aqua
JB Maintenace License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jose Beltran
Laser Exhibitor Service of Las Vegas License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 150 Cassia Way, Suite 400, Henderson Owner: Laser Exhibitor Service of Las Vegas
Jenny’s Dispensary License type: Retail marijuana Address: 10420 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Raena O’Neil Jones Lovelock License type: Law firm or law office Address: 400 S. Fourth St., Suite 500, Las Vegas Owner: Jones Lovelock K Bling Boutique & Studio License type: General retail sales Address: 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 130J, Las Vegas Owner: Takeisha Wigfall Kach USA Distributors License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1736 Navarre Lane, Henderson Owner: Salvador Navarro
Flyers Energy License type: Gasoline/fuel/oil distributor Address: 2949 N. Lamb Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: Flyers Energy
Kari Lynn Bradley License type: Real estate sales Address: 9910 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Kari Bradley
Galgrub License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane,
Keller Hearing License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service
Let’s Talk Speech Therapy License type: Social work/behavioral therapy business Address: 170 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suites 300-329, Henderson Owner: Let’s Talk Speech Therapy Lucky Mini Mart License types: Convenience store; tobacco dealer; automated teller operator; beer/wine cooler off-sale Address: 2934 Lake East Drive, Las Vegas Owner: K & K2 LLC LVLaxcon License type: Multivendor Address: 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Owner: LVLaxcon LLC Lynda Jean Image Consulting License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1688 Tangiers Drive, Henderson Owner: Lynda Jean-Powers Majestic Turn Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose
Owner: Graciela Morales Loen MDM NV License type: Contractor Address: 3773 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Keith Bellefontaine National Traffic Safety Institute License type: Instruction services Address: 871 Coronado Center Drive, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: National Traffic Safety Institute Neptune Society License type: Administrative office space Address: 8530 Del Webb Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Neptune Management Corp. Nevada Carpet Cleaning License type: Carpet cleaning Address: 2009 Hart Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Nevada Carpet Cleaning Nevada Critical Care Consultants License type: Office only Address: 10120 S. Eastern Ave., Suites 200-250, Henderson Owner: Qureshi/Al-Owir PLLC Nevada Made Marijuana License type: Retail marijuana Address: 3195 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 212, Henderson Owner: Clear River Nevada Organic Remedies License type: Marijuana distributor Address: 3705 E. Post Road, Las Vegas Owner: Nevada Organic Remedies Oasis Mobile Park License type: Trailer park Address: 2905 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Owner: Oasis Mobile Park On Time Handyman Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: George Neddo Our Sunflower Gallery License type: Artist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jane Loflin PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Centennial Hills License type: Hospital Address: 6166 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas Owner: PAM Squared Permit Solutions Plus License type: Business support Address: Did not disclose Owner: Desta Collins and Lucy Stewart Premier Plumbing License type: Contractor
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Records and Transactions Address: 10542 Abbotsbury Drive, Las Vegas Owner: David Weil
Address: 3701 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Sahara Petro LV
Priority Courier Service License type: Courier/messenger Address: 7899 Macklin St., Las Vegas Owner: David Martinez
Savant Commercial Real Estate License type: Real estate sales Address: 9910 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Kari Bradley, Amber Oflaherty and Jordan Wirsz
Queen & King Nail Salon License type: Barbershop and cosmetology Address: 2654 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite B12, Henderson Owner: Advanced Future I.T. Rainbow Professional Cleaning Service License type: Trucking; repair and maintenance Address: 1456 Amapola Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Rainbow Professional Cleaning Service Ready Golf Cars License type: Sporting goods sales Address: 9422 Del Webb Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Victor Brooks Roberto’s Taco Shop Rainbow 18 License type: Restaurant Address: 907 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Beatriz Navarro Ortiz Rosana License type: Restaurant Address: 8107 Palace Estate Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Rosana’s Custom Cakes Rosati’s License types: Restaurant; beer/ wine/spirit on-sale Address: 5725 Losee Road, Suite 135, North Las Vegas Owner: The Clubhouse Too Ruzel Faye Garan Macadaeg Jocson License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Ruzel Macadaeg Jocson S & D Wholesale License types: Tobacco dealer; tobacco sales/lounge Address: 3100 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 121, Las Vegas Owner: S&D Wholesale S. C. Services License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3385 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: S.C. Consulting Solutions Safe Living Environmental License type: Environmental analysis Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sako Sarkisian Sahara Arco AmPm License type: Tobacco dealer
Seva License type: Beauty parlor; beauty supply sales Address: 6464 Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: Harpco Inc. Shannon Dexter License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Shannon Dexter Sierra Construction Cleanup License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 2048 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas Owner: Supriya Mirchandani Sierra Consulting Structural Engineers License type: Professional services Address: 9330 W. Martin Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Cameron Sankovich, Jason Jones and Aaron Carver
License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 206, Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Bistro Susan Paperno License type: Psychic arts — science Address: 101 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 9, Las Vegas Owner: Susan Paperno The Dispensary License types: Marijuana distributor; Class IV — Dispensary; retail marijuana Address: 50 N. Gibson Road, Suite 170, Henderson Owner: Livfree Wellness The Source License type: Retail marijuana Address: 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 185, Henderson Owner: Henderson Organic Remedies Theodore Finkleman License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Theodore Finkleman Tile Dynamics License type: Contractor Address: 3430 E. Russell Road, Las Vegas Owner: Dawn Wilson
Vegas Valley Mart License types: Gasoline, diesel or motor vehicle fuel sales; beer/ wine/spirit-based product off-sale; convenience store Address: 1537 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: T-2 Gaming
Owner: Did not disclose
Vivitiv Inc. License type: General services (counter/office) Address: Did not disclose Owner: Mark Kaufman and Jacqueline McCarthy
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Waveseer of Las Vegas License type: Marijuana distributor Address: 13985 Grand Valley Parkway, North Las Vegas Owner: Waveseer of Las Vegas We Mean Clean Janitorial License type: Janitorial service Address: 5552 Midwinter Mist St., North Las Vegas Owner: We Mean Clean Wonda Renee Berumen License type: Real estate sales Address: 1127 S. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Wonda Renee Berumen Woo Sup Lee License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Woo Sup Lee
Sin City Vapor II License type: Vapes and electronic cigarettes Address: 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 2, Las Vegas Owner: Singing Hawk LLC
Tonalajara Gallery License type: General retail sales Address: 4880 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 4, Las Vegas Owner: Tonalajara Décor
Southwest Power Wash License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Denis Farris
Tracey Blatt License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 80 N. Pecos Road, Suite A, Henderson Owner: Tracey Blatt
228 South Fourth License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 228 S. Fourth St., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Bradley Hofland
UCXtra NV — Centennial & Losee License type: Professional services — medical Address: 2225 E. Centennial Parkway, Suite 106, North Las Vegas Owner: Urgent Care Nevada
A & A Tax Professional Services License type: Business support Address: 1810 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: AT&A LLC
Sportz Society License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 748 Fortacre St., Henderson Owner: Sportz Society Starke Enterprise License type: Contractor Address: 4415 W. Sunset Road , Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Steven Cuoco License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Steven Cuoco Stevens Insurance License type: Insurance agency Address: 8461 Farm Road, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Barry Stevens Stripper King
Unity Healthcare Centers License type: Professional services — medical Address: 968 E. Sahara Ave. C, Las Vegas Owner: Luis Rocha Urban Ranch General Store License type: General retail sales Address: 6718 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Durette Candito Design Vegas Services License type: Property maintenance Address: 917 Shadow Mountain Place, Las Vegas Owner: HDIR LLC
Xiaolei Jia License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Xiaolei Jia
Ace Lock and Security License type: General retail sales Address: 1201 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: WIIFM Inc. Acres Medical License type: Automated teller operator Address: 2320 Western Ave., Las Vegas Owner: John Mueller, Matthew Kavanaugh, Jenna and Michael Morton, and Paris Balaouras American Eagle Contracting License type: Contractor Address: 806 S. Buchanan Blvd., Suite 115-252, Las Vegas
Amy Allen License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Amy Allen
$1,650,000, commercial — alteration 5550 Donovan Way, North Las Vegas Ethosenergy Field Services $1,534,456, commercial — new 4325 Corporate Center Drive, North Las Vegas Burke Construction Group $1,456,197, commercial — alteration 4490 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas Team Construction Management $1,249,788, commercial — addition 5675 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Wize Solutions $687,443, commercial — addition 3837 Bay Lake Trail, North Las Vegas Wize Solutions $536,621, commercial — alteration 4660 Berg St., North Las Vegas Tradewinds Construction $509,834, commercial — alteration 675 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Kalb Industries of Nevada $472,844, commercial — alteration 4975 N. Pecos Road, North Las Vegas Better Building Systems $317,673, single-family dwelling 417 Luke Point Court, Henderson Luke Properties $279,402, onsite 6150 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas Terra Contracting $238,827, residential — new 805 Bluebird Hill Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $229,000, fireproof 3627 Losee Road, North Las Vegas E&E Fire Protection $204,122, commercial — alteration 6464 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas Engineered Structures $198,944, residential — new x3 809, 812 and 813 Bluebird Hill Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $179,325, single-family dwelling 413 Luke Point Court, Henderson Luke Properties
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Records and Transactions $169,621, single-family dwelling 2832 Aragon Terrace Way, Henderson KB Home $168,731, residential — new 817 Bluebird Hill Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $167,958, single-family dwelling 2591 Desante Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $159,363, single-family dwelling 2564 Desante Drive, Henderson Toll Brothers $150,324, single-family dwelling 2128 Ponticino St., Henderson Did not disclose
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$136,906, single-family dwelling x2 2955 and 2956 Capobella Ave., Henderson KB Home
$120,271, single-family dwelling 255 Via Della Fortuna, Henderson Century Communities
$135,181, residential — new 816 Bluebird Hill Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $134,743, single-family dwelling 2140 Ponticino St., Henderson Did not disclose $134,688, single-family dwelling 2561 Amista Drive, Henderson Did not disclose
$147,940, single-family dwelling 481 Intonation St., Henderson Did not disclose
$134,410, single-family dwelling x2 873 and 875 N. Water St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$140,000, wall and/or fence 6728 Fireball Court, North Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry
$132,414, single-family dwelling 2132 Ponticino St., Henderson Did not disclose
$137,294, single-family dwelling 2522 Desante Drive, Henderson
$130,584, single-family dwelling 484 Cadence View Way, Henderson
$114,836, residential — new 333 San Antonio River St., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $114,171, single-family dwelling 879 N. Water St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $113,617, single-family dwelling 472 Cadence View Way, Henderson Did not disclose $112,840, single-family dwelling 952 Soaring Moon Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $111,787, single-family dwelling 2136 Ponticino St., Henderson Did not disclose $110,955, single-family dwelling 1552 Olivia Parkway, Henderson Century Communities
$103,192, single-family dwelling 869 N. Water St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $102,859, single-family dwelling x2 2960 and 2962 Capobella Ave., Henderson KB Home $102,194, residential — new 2859 Tanager Hill St., Henderson KB Home $101,806, single-family dwelling 1129 Via Della Curia, Henderson Did not disclose $101,806, single-family dwelling 268 Via San Gabriella, Henderson Century Communities $97,092, single-family dwelling 1548 Olivia Parkway, Henderson Century Communities $96,261, residential — new 2853 Tanager Hill St., Henderson KB Home $95,429, single-family dwelling 404 Al Coda Place, Henderson
Richmond American Homes of Nevada $93,045, single-family dwelling 332 Via De Pellegrini, Henderson Century Communities $93,045, single-family dwelling 1145 Via Della Curia, Henderson Century Communities $93,045, single-family dwelling 259 Via Della Fortuna, Henderson Century Communities $91,000, commercial — alteration 1445 W. Alexander Road, North Las Vegas Distinctive Contractors $90,354, residential — new x2 316 and 320 San Antonio River St., North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
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Category: credit unions (List ranked by assets as of june 2017)
Company
Assets
Deposits
Net income (loss)
Members
Insurance
Navy Federal Credit Union 6975 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 33 (multiple branches) Las Vegas, NV 89103 888-842-6328 • navyfcu.org
$82,038,635,993
$55,984,141,584
$647,421,778
7,188,926
federal
Cutler Dawson, president/CEO
2
America First Credit Union 370 N. Stephanie St. (multiple branches) Henderson, NV 89014 702-968-1100 • americafirst.com
$8,936,450,570
$7,540,036,520
$48,922,083
861,285
federal
John Lund, president/ CEO
3
Mountain America 7280 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-251-5750 • macu.com
$6,750,970,901
$5,079,468,416
$43,193,555
679,841
federal
Sterling Nielsen, president/ CEO
4
One Nevada Credit Union 2645 S. Mojave Road (multiple branches) Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-457-1000 • onenevada.org
$874,544,456
$740,278,083
$4,103,273
78,888
federal
Bradley Beal, president/ CEO
5
InTouch Credit Union 4299 E. Sunset Road (multiple branches) Henderson, NV 89014 702-851-6570 • itcu.org
$810,146,911
$671,945,018
$368,354
91,790
federal
Kent Lugrand, president/CEO
6
Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union 9555 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 150 Las Vegas, NV 89123 702-776-6900 • alohapacific.com
$802,862,987
$700,090,264
$3,278,304
46,703
federal
Vince Otsuka, president/ CEO
7
Silver State Schools Credit Union 4221 S. McLeod Drive (multiple branches) Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-733-8820 • silverstatecu.com
$731,859,579
$667,816,676
$5,456,475
52,298
private
Scott Arkills, president/ CEO
8
Clark County Credit Union 2625 N. Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-228-2228 • ccculv.org
$698,640,815
$609,212,674
$6,797,900
43,261
private
Matt Kershaw, president/CEO
9
SCE 6475 W. Sahara Ave. (multiple branches) Las Vegas, NV 89146 800-866-6474 • scefcu.org
$679,880,669
$556,882,796
$1,503,427
52,927
federal
Daniel Rader, president/ CEO
Boulder Dam Credit Union 530 Avenue G Boulder City, NV 89006 702-293-7777 • boulderdamcu.org
$601,322,394
$535,669,808
$3,093,147
20,961
private
Eric Estes, CEO
WestStar Credit Union 2775 S. Rainbow Blvd. (multiple branches) Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-791-4777 • weststar.org
$168,126,024
$143,550,052
$217,047
21,827
federal
Rick Schmidt, president/ CEO
12
Sierra Pacific 5241 Spring Mountain Road Las Vegas, NV 89150 702-876-7229 • sierrapacificfcu.org
$123,010,039
$102,301,162
$136,846
9,116
federal
Jim Hunting, president/ CEO
13
Plus Credit Union 1900 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-871-4746 • pluscu.org
$86,769,944
$74,031,062
$205,456
10,139
private
Carol Schumacher, president/CEO
14
Las Vegas UP Employees Federal Credit Union 320 N. 10th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-382-9688
$4,096,381
$2,684,896
$2,584
867
federal
Nektaria Felecos, CEO
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week of October 26 By Rob Brezsny
ARIES
March 21-April 19 Vincent Van Gogh believed “the best way to know life is to love many things.” The next year will be an inspiring time for you to be focused and single-minded in your involvement with love. Take an approach articulated by the Russian mystic Anne Sophie Swetchine: “To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.” Halloween costume suggestion: a lover celebrating a sacred union to the love of your life, or to a symbol of your most sublime ideal.
LEO
July 23-Aug. 22 What is the material object you want most but don’t have? This is an object that would serve your soul’s highest purposes, although not necessarily your ego’s. Here’s another question: What evocative symbol might help keep you inspired to fulfill your dreams over the next five years? Choose one or both of those things to be the inspiration for your Halloween costume.
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 How can you enjoy the lavish thrills of rebirth later unless you die a little inside now? It’s the trickiest phase of your cycle, when your energies are best used to resolve and graduate from unfinished business of the past 10 months. Put the past to rest as best as you can. Don your funniest sad face and pay your last respects to the old ways and old days you’ll soon be leaving behind. Keep in mind that beauty will ultimately emerge from decay. Halloween costume suggestion: a phoenix.
TAURUS
GEMINI
April 20-May 20 “Yes, We Have No Bananas” is a silly novelty song that became a big hit in 1923. Its absurdity led to its wide use for humorous effect. For example, on “The Muppet Show,” puppets made out of fruits and vegetables sang parodies of the tune. How droll, then, that the “No Bananas” songwriters stole part of the melody from George Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” Engage in comparable transmutations, Taurus: Make serious things amusing and vice versa. Halloween costume suggestion: a tourist from Opposite Land.
May 21-June 20 In the next two weeks, you may have to navigate your way through careless gossip, distorted facts, superficial theories, hidden agendas, fake news and official disinformation. To prevent problems in communication with people who matter, take advantage of the Halloween spirit in this way: Wear a bicycle helmet covered in aluminum foil, decorated with an Ace of Clubs, a red rose, images of wrathful but benevolent superheroes, and a sign that says “No Baloney Allowed.”
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CANCER
June 21-July 22 Watch out for a fake pizza-delivery driver who’s actually trying to issue you a legal summons. Be careful you don’t glimpse a blood-red sky at dusk, in case it’s a prophetic sign that your cellphone will fall into a toilet sometime soon. Just kidding. The truth is, this should be one of your most worry-free times ever. You’re welcome, of course, to dream up a host of scary fantasies if you find that entertaining. Halloween costume suggestion: an indomitable warrior.
VIRGO
LIBRA
SCORPIO
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Did you get a chance to go to circus school when you were a kid? How about magic school? Or maybe detective school or time-travel school or superhero school? Much of your education revolved around what you had to learn rather than what would be fun to learn. In the long run, it did you good. But now here’s some sweet news: The next 10 months will be a favorable time to get trainings and teachings in what you yearn to learn. Halloween costume suggestion: a student.
Now is an excellent phase in your cycle to scour bathrooms, scrub floors, shampoo carpets and wash windows. But the imminent future will be an even more favorable period to purify your motivations, tonify your emotions, purge your less-thannoble agendas, disinfect the moldy parts of your past and fact-check the stories you tell about yourself. Halloween costume suggestion: a superhero who has wondrous cleaning powers — King Janitor or Queen Maid.
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Hard evidence provided by science precludes the existence of exotic help coming from spiritual realms. Right? Well, no. There is another world that overlaps the material world, and it operates according to different laws that are mostly imperceptible to our senses. But events in the other world can have tangible effects in the material world. Seek practical answers and solutions in your dreams, meditations and visions. Halloween costume suggestion: white-magic sorcerer or good witch.
What’s on your
Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Many years from now, in your last hours on earth, you will have visions that show you how all the events in your life were crucial to your life story. You will understand the lesson that was provided by each twist and turn of your destiny. Every piece of the puzzle will slip into place, revealing the truth of what your mission has been. And then, you may remember now as a time when you got a long glimpse of the totality. Halloween costume suggestion: the happiest person on Earth.
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“You never sing the same song twice,” said chanteuse Billie Holiday. “If you sing it with all the same phrasing and melody, you’re failing your art.” Repeating yourself too much can be debilitating. That includes trying to draw inspiration from the same old sources that have worked in the past. Avoid this behavior in the coming days. Fresh sources of inspiration are available. Halloween costume suggestion: a persona or character unlike any you’ve ever imagined yourself to be.
PISCES
Feb. 19-March 20 You might be able to pass for normal, but it will be better for your relationship with yourself if you don’t. You could try to tamp down your unusual urges and smooth your rough edges, but it will be smarter to regard those urges and edges as fertile raw material for your future happiness. In the coming weeks, your main loyalty should be to your idiosyncratic intelligence. Halloween costume suggestion: the beautiful, interesting monster who lives in you.
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