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By some estimates, up to 8 million dogs and cats in the U.S. use medical marijuana. They aren’t smoking it and they aren’t getting high, but many pet owners are using it to help relieve their pets’ pain, help with anxiety and reduce vomiting and diarrhea. In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on what’s legal and what precautions to take.
Could you be at home in a 200-square-foot space? For years, houses have gotten bigger and bigger, but some people, in the wake of the recession, are touting the benefits of ditching giant digs: saving money, being mobile and reducing their impact on the environment. We take a look inside tiny homes.
For more than a decade, the Wynn Golf Club has pampered guests and impressed players with its manicured playing surface. The only course on the Strip, it was a tribute to the Desert Inn Golf Club and revered by local dignitaries and visiting celebrities. But this month, the last rounds will be played at the Wynn.
Trade shows have long been a part of Las Vegas’ economic foundation, and casino companies are increasingly investing in that side of their business model to stave off competition from rival cities.
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Maintaining momentum in fight against HIV In the wake of World AIDS Day, local nonprofit organizations reflect on their shifting missions.
fleeing violence have protectors here 20 Children With the help of a local law firm, UNLV’s Immigration Clinic continues its work helping kids who are scared and alone.
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Good Works: Miracle Flights The CEO of the Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization explains its national mission.
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How to enroll for Obamacare Because President Donald Trump slashed funding for advertising enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, many people don’t realize the program still exists. But it does, and the deadline to sign up is Dec. 15. We’ll walk you through the process.
Cruelty to neighbors is not an American ideal Good, honest, hardworking people should not have to spend the Christmas season worrying about whether their families will be torn apart.
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Ammon Bundy, center, a son of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, is greeted by family and friends at the the U.S. District Courthouse in Las Vegas after being released from federal custody Nov. 30. A federal judge ordered Bundy freed to house arrest. He is on trial for participating in an armed standoff with U.S. Bureau of Land Management agents. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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REBELS RISING The UNLV basketball team, off to a 6-0 start, received two votes in the Associated Press top-25 rankings.
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A gunman was killed by a SWAT team after he took a woman hostage and opened fire on a downtown Reno street from the eighth floor of a condominium.
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UNLV VS. ILLINOIS UNLV plays Illinois at 9 p.m. at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The game will be televised on ESPN2.
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REBELS REPRESENT UNLV football player Armani Rogers was named the Mountain West Conference’s Freshman of the Year, capping a campaign in which he established a school record for with 780 rushing yards from the quarterback position. Rogers was the only freshman nationally to surpass 700 yards on the ground and average 140 passing yards. He finished the season with 14 total touchdowns — eight rushing; six passing.
The National Finals Rodeo gets underway Dec. 7 for 10 consecutive nights of bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding at the Thomas & Mack Center.
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Pets& Cannabis What you need to know before feeding your dog or cat marijuana By Chris Kudlialis | Staff Writer
The latest trend for treating Fido’s pain comes in a package not found at a run-of-the-mill veterinarian’s office. ¶ The marijuana boom across the United States and now in Nevada hasn’t just been about people. As much as 5 percent of the country’s estimated 165 million dogs and cats owned as pets are involved in using some form of the plant, according to estimates by the American Veterinary Medical Association and Los Angeles-based veterinarian Dr. Jeff Werber. ¶ And while the psychoactive ingredient THC isn’t legal for pets, nor is it recommended by vets, cannabidiol (CBD) hemp supplements help animals deal with pain. ¶ “It honestly brings old dogs back to life,” said Kurt Duchac of Top Notch Dispensary, who feeds his Chihuahua mixes Spanky and Curley a CBD-infused powder to calm their anxiety when they travel with him. “It can help relax them and help make them happy, too.”
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Vets and lawmakers warned against pets consuming marijuana products with THC. Giving your pet a cannabis brownie or slipping an edible into its food tray could produce undesirable results, such as lethargy, low blood pressure and even death for animals like dogs, whose THC receptors in their brains are significantly more sensitive than those of humans, Werber said.
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A variety of products, such as biscuits, powders, tinctures and lotions, are available mostly for dogs, but some are for cats as well, said veterinarian Dr. Jeff Werber of Century Veterinary Group in Los Angeles. CBD products for dogs of all sizes can be found at select dispensaries throughout the Las Vegas Valley, including: n
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Major Las Vegas pet stores, such as Petland, Puppy Boutique, PetSmart and Pet Kingdom USA do not sell CBD products, nor do specialty outlets such as the Dog House and Jones Feed & Tack.
types of products available Therabis offers a daily powder supplement that can be sprinkled on food to treat illnesses. Available in packets of five ($5-13, depending on size of dog) to 30 ($30-55) for small, medium and large dogs, they offer varying relief, including “Calm and Quiet” for events like thunderstorms and Fourth of July fireworks, “Stop the Itch” for skin conditions and parasites, and “Up and Moving” for older dogs in pain or those with limited mobility.
David Goldwater, owner of Inyo Fine Cannabis Dispensary, said that while Therabis products were designed for dogs, his customers had purchased the product for use on a variety of animals, including cats and pigs. “The people who buy it know it and believe in it,” Goldwater said. “We anticipate selling more and more because people are having good results with it.”
Other companies, such as Canna-Pet, Treatibles and Cannabella Kitchen, produce hemp-infused biscuits and tinctures, though their products are rarely sold at Las Vegas Valley dispensaries. San Francisco-based Treatwell is one of few companies to produce THC-infused tinctures for pets. But the legality of those products is up for debate, and they’re not yet available in Las Vegas.
For the near future, producers of CBD-infused pet food companies are sticking with hemp — the CBD-rich fibers found in the stems of cannabis plants that carry only negligible amounts of THC, if any, and are using it for larger household animals, such as dogs and cats. “CBD can work as an antidepressant,” Werber said. “It relieves anxiety, it reduces vomiting and diarrhea, it can be tranquilizing and relieve pain. There’s no doubt that there are effective benefits for dogs.”
Use of marijuana products on smaller animals, such as birds, rodents and reptiles, is not a good idea, said Werber.
Research
Research on cannabis’s effect on animals, as with humans, is limited, as the plant remains illegal under federal law. Such restrictions have made it hard to determine how marijuana affects pets and how it might be able to help them, veterinarians said. But while hemp has shown to have “generally positive” effects, Werber said, THC is absorbed more by animals than humans — especially dogs — and could result in serious side effects such as loss of balance, drooling, lethargy, breathing problems or, in some cases, death. “We don’t yet know what doses are toxic, and therefore we don’t know what doses are therapeutic,” Werber said. “We can’t start testing therapeutic doses until we know what’s toxic. Because to test therapeutic doses, we have to avoid toxicity.”
While no Nevada law explicitly bans pets from ingesting marijuana, NRS 574.420 states that food given to pets must be “wholesome, palatable, free from contamination, and of sufficient quality and nutritive value,” based on the animal’s condition and size. State Sen. Tick Segerblom said while pets “might enjoy THC,” pet owners who cause animals harm, even on accident, may be subject to animal cruelty laws.
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the movement of folks ditching their possessions for tiny houses and the simple life By Yvonne Gonzalez | Staff Writer
American homes are growing ever bigger, but a separate mindset is causing some to leave their possessions behind and embrace much smaller digs. ¶ Minimalism is a movement away from excess and toward keeping only vital, important items. ¶ Experts such as psychotherapist Linda Esposito write that this can help people achieve greater happiness and less stress by removing distractions, giving people the space and resources to focus on necessities and experiences. ¶ Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, who have gained a following promoting their pared-down lifestyle as The Minimalists, say people like them search for happiness in life rather than through possessions. ¶ “Today’s problem seems to be the meaning we assign to our stuff: We tend to give too much meaning to our things, often forsaking our health, our relationships, our passions, our personal growth and our desire to contribute beyond ourselves,” they write. “Want to own a car or a house? Great, have at it! Want to raise a family and have a career? If these things are important to you, then that’s wonderful. Minimalism simply allows you to make these decisions more consciously, more deliberately.”
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WHAT IS MINIMALISM? A movement that directs people away from consumerism, debt and excess. Minimalists such as Millburn and Nicodemus say a person can own a house and car, and still be considered part of the movement. This lifestyle focuses on setting priorities and shifting away from what doesn’t add happiness. Some also point to the benefit of spending less time organizing and maintaining large collections or properties, opening up time for more valuable and important experiences.
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5 tips to get into your tiny home Tiny homes are a fraction of the size of a traditional house, some with less than 200 square feet of living space — about a 12th of the size of the average single-family home built in 2016. The average single-family home built in 1973 was more than 1,600 square feet, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2016, that number topped 2,400. Figure out how much you want to invest.
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Living a minimal life doesn’t necessarily mean ditching almost all possessions to live in a 200-square-foot home, but that’s exactly what some people are doing. Though it’s unclear exactly how many people live in tiny homes or variations of them, states like California have worked to make it easier for people to build these units. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill in September 2016 to add accessory dwelling units to state law and guide local communities in setting up their own local rules. Awareness of tiny homes has picked up since the foreclosure-packed recession, with shows such as HGTV’s “Tiny House, Big Living” debuting in the years since to give people an inside look at what it’s like to live in these small spaces. Whether it’s an investment property, a primary residence or an entire organized community, living tiny comes with benefits as well as difficulties. Proponents tout tiny homes as debt reducers that keep people mobile and reduce their impact on the environment. Some see these houses as investments on property they already own, putting them in backyards as rentals. As rents rise and cities become more dense, tiny homes are seen as another option for families and a potential solution to living in high-density, high-cost cities like Seattle. In downtown Las Vegas, what started about three years ago as Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s experiment of about 30 Airstream trailers and tiny homes has turned into a community that is now called Fergusons Downtown. It includes 15 Airstreams and tiny houses, seven micro-apartment units, a performance stage, pool, media room and shared kitchen, about a dozen dogs, three cats, an alpaca and many other features. “The vision of this community is just really to create this incredible communal space where everybody lives in more of a tiny living situation but utilizes the community space to collaborate and have fun, and we all take care of each other,” said Brad Johnson, who, along with Jen Taler are Hsieh’s business partners. “We’re really a family.”
the living small experience Taler lives on the lot in an Airstream with her two cats. She said tiny living seemed daunting at first, considering her plentiful clothes and shoes, plus her pets. “Even though I had an apartment that was a nice size, I was just never home,” Taler said. “I liked the challenge of paring down and being more minimal. I still have a lot to shed.” Taler said her cats can go out the back of the Airstream, eliminating the need for a litter box in her small space. “It’s really awesome to be living small,” she said. “It helps me (say), ‘I don’t really need this,’ or kind of get rid of all that clutter. For me it’s definitely the community, the people. It’s a huge family, and it’s just nice because even if you’re having a bad day, you can come out and talk to somebody, or if you want to be in your house and excluded, you can totally do that.” Taler said the community has been in its new location between Ogden and Fremont and 10th and 11th streets for about two months. She said the new space has been built with more intention. Johnson said every door in the new space opens to the community center, with a covered patio leading to a 16-foot door that opens to the kitchen. He said lessons were learned the first time around, with residents telling him that they’d need amenities like a laundry room, kitchen and media center in order to stay long-term. “My favorite thing has been watching everybody interact with the place,” Johnson said. “I spent myself a lot of time invested into the thinking about how this place would work and how people would utilize it, and to see it, it’s been a lot of
fun. Some things have worked, some things haven’t, but it’s been great to watch.” Rigo Cardenas, an e-commerce professional selling items online and working from home, lived in a condo on the Strip before he moved into one of the community’s Airstream trailers in 2015. He said he’s lived next to these neighbors for almost three years. “I would say hi to someone at the dog park ... and they’re like, ‘Who is this weirdo?’ They look at you really strange,” Cardenas said of his condo complex. “Not just here but throughout the downtown community, everyone’s very friendly and has the same mindset with that logic. It spreads from here out to the rest of downtown, and that same type of mindset is what’s kept me here.” Cardenas moved with the community to its new location, and says the cooperative atmosphere draws him more than the attempt to live a minimal lifestyle. He said he put most of his possessions into storage when he moved into the Airstream, and realized after a trip to Burning Man that he didn’t use or need the items often. “I was like … I haven’t been here for almost two months,” Cardenas said. “Why do I need all this?” He decided to to get rid of the storage unit and what was inside, including his snowboards, and says he regrets getting rid of just a few things. “I realized what I didn’t use and I didn’t need to bring it here,” Cardenas said. Cardenas keeps winter clothes and items for Burning Man under his trailer. He uses mason jars to store his dry foods and laundry detergent. He said his living space is about 275 square feet. “The Airstream has a lot of space, cubbies and stuff, that makes things really useful,” he said. Cardenas said he’s thought about what he’d do if he started a family, and says tiny homes and Airstreams might not be the best fit. Johnson, who is married with two sons, two cats and two dogs, says he has an Airstream on the property but he doesn’t live there with his family full-time. “I would love to live here, 100 percent, but it doesn’t fit our lifestyle as a family,” Johnson said. “For some families it works, but I think a lot of those families go into it together.”
a solution for packed cities? Martyn Hoffmann, CEO at Kasita, a company that builds prefab tiny homes, says the “modern micro home” startup company is eyeing the Reno market. He says housing is tight there, with an alarmingly low vacancy rate and growing populations of employees from companies such as Tesla and Google. “There is a tremendous need for housing in Reno, and we see that as a market,” Hoffmann said. The vacancy rate for rental units in the Reno and Sparks metro area was just under 1.2 percent in the second quarter of this year, according to a report by real estate appraisers and consultants Johnson Perkins Griffin. A Reno forecast report said the city’s apartment vacancy rate was 2.3 percent in the first quarter of 2016. Markets generally reach equilibrium at 5 to 7 percent, the report said. “Rates below 5 percent indicate demand for new inventory, especially with growing rents,” according to Denverbased consulting firm Economic & Planning Systems Inc. “A vacancy rate of 2.3 percent indicates that vacant units are likely just a result of turnover of renters, which means there is essentially no vacancy in the market.” minimalism, Continued on page 17
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A glimpse inside a tiny home in downtown Las Vegas. (Mikayla Whitmore/Staff)
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MINIMALIST THINKING CAN HELP CREATE HEALTHY HABITS Physical and mental clutter can lead to unhealthy habits, obsessive thoughts and anxiety, according to Psychology Today. So how do you fix this? Start with your surroundings. You may not be ready to dump your possessions and jump into a tiny house, but there are small changes that can help you clear your mind and promote calm surroundings.
DITCH IT IF YOU CAN’T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME YOU USED IT. Some items can stick around for years before you realize you never use them. Be judicious about whether these items are really contributing to daily happiness.
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Kasita was founded by former environmental sciences professor Jeff Wilson, who sold everything he owned to spend a year living in a 33-square-foot dumpster. The experience gave him the nickname “Professor Dumpster” and taught him how space could be more efficiently used through a minimal and uncluttered lifestyle. The Texas-based company recently received state licenses to sell its product in Texas, California and Nevada, and its 352-square-foot unit units are rolling off the line now, Hoffmann said. A Kasita recently installed in Austin took six hours to become livable from the time it left the factory. The state-level permitting means building inspectors do not need to inspect the unit. “The amount of time it’s taken us to get through the state-level permitting has been significant,” Hoffmann said. “That has caused us to not get to market as fast as we would have liked to, but now the gates are open.” Kasita is also looking to expand to higher-density projects, essentially stacking the units as high as four stories to create complexes of 50 to 60 tiny homes. The company is looking at pursuing this type of project for the downtown Reno core, where Kasita would likely own the project and lease it to a technology company for its employees.
Ferguson’s Downtown community members rent units made by Airstream, Tumbleweed Tiny Homes or Escape Travel Trailer. (Mikayla Whitmore/Staff)
tiny living Costs The switch to a tiny home isn’t exactly a bargain, said Cardenas, the Airstream resident. “If you’re looking at price per square foot, it’s not cheaper,” he said. “But I think … it’s how you take the value of being here. If someone’s like, wow, 300 square feet, you’re paying X amount of money, that’s crazy, you can get a house for this price — well that’s not what you’re looking at. You’re looking at the value of what is creating happiness here.” Prices depend on product, level of finish, and add-ons, said Hoffmann of Kasita, but the units generally start at $95,000 and can reach $139,000. Tumbleweed Tiny House Co. lists units for sale on its website as low as $65,000 and more than $80,000. “We are developing a new product that people are not familiar with,” Hoffmann said. “They oftentimes confuse manufactured housing with a standard mobile-home-park type house that is on a chassis, and what we’re doing is something of significantly higher quality and significantly higher design, (with) finished materials and appliances. So it’s much more of a permanent structure, with very thick walls and very good soundproofing and very good insulation.” Hoffmann said the company’s tiny homes have resonated in a demographic that desires simplicity. People can find storage under the floor, under the stairs, and even behind other cabinets. “Everything that Kasita is is a simplified way of living,” he said. “It’s taking a small space and designing it, designing every cubic inch of it, so that it is usable and reusable as much as possible, so that what is a 350- or 370-square-foot space acts and feels more like 450- or a 500-square-foot space because of the way we have designed the interior of the unit.”
Tiny homes fit city code Cities vary on permitted uses for these backyard units. In Las Vegas, tiny backyard homes with kitchens can be rented out for at least 31 days if the owner of the main home also lives on the property, among many other requirements for
construction, setbacks and other details, said Peter Lowenstein, acting planning director for Las Vegas. To put an accessory structure in a Las Vegas backyard that has a kitchen, Lowenstein said, requires a special use permit. “It depends on what zoning district you’re trying to place it in,” Lowenstein said. “Obviously the residential uses have to be in residential zoning districts.” Homes have a parking requirement as well, Lowenstein said. Decisions on topics such as permitting and connecting to utilities would be up to a building official. Hoffmann said the Kasita backyard units that the company manufactures do not come on a chassis with wheels. At the Fergusons site, the city treats the Airstreams and tiny homes on wheels as recreational vehicles in a camp. Lowenstein said they are required to have enough room on the lot to back up and move the units. “If you wanted it to qualify as a single-family dwelling and be permanent, you’d have to take it off the wheels,” Lowenstein said. The city’s existing code has covered these tiny homes without any new policies needed, he said.
The future Taler and Johnson said they are about 90 percent done with plans to develop the rest of the city block. The entrance to Fergusons Downtown is marked by a vertical big rig installation by artist Mike Ross, and the goal is to turn the area into a kind of oasis possibly fed by underground water tanks. The next phase of work will focus on the entrance and is expected to take about six months, and the third phase will occur next to the residential portion. There, Taler and Johnson say the goal is to rent to travelers, and perhaps eventually fill the space with longer-term renters. “Millennials and people who are traveling now, they want to truly engage and have those experiential trips so then you know where the locals hang out,” Taler said.
Benefits of minimalism 1. Promotes health When worries related to material possessions are no more, stress decreases and time is available to focus on your health and mental wellness. 2. Relationship boost The same goes for your relationships. More time means more focus on loved ones and experiences. 3. Financial wellness Material wealth becomes less important, so in many cases, you’ll spend less and save more. 4. Decreased environmental impact If we consume less (energy, space, packaging, products), we produce less waste. 5. Sense of freedom When you have less to lose, it minimizes worries about failure or loss. — theminimalists.com; lifehack.org
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I never expected to be here today, but here I am ... I don’t think people quite understand where we came from. They don’t really know where we were then and where we are now.”
JAMES FOLEY, HIV SURVIVOR & OUTREACH SPECIALIST
MAINTAINING A MOMENTUM
Resources for Las Vegans with HIV continue to evolve with changing needs BY MICHAEL LYLE SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY
Like many people diagnosed with HIV in the 1980s, James Foley thought he was going to die. “I never expected to be here today, but here I am,” he said. “I don’t think people quite understand where we came from. They don’t really know where we were then and where we are now.” On the heels of the 29th annual World AIDS Day, which was Dec. 1, Foley is overcome with a mixture of emotions — survivor’s guilt, sadness and astonishment about how the resources addressing HIV have changed. When Antioco Carrillo, the executive director of Aid for AIDS of Nevada, came into the HIV outreach scene in the early 1990s, the mission was mostly about help-
ing newly diagnosed people come to terms with their disease. “Back then, we were assisting people in planning for their death and dying,” Carrillo said. At that time, Carrillo also joined other health outreach coordinators to go into bars and clubs, trying to teach people about prevention and encouraging them to know their status. They even began setting up blood-drawing stations that allowed people to get their results in two weeks, which was the fastest turnaround time to test for the virus back then. People weren’t just scared of dying, but also death without dignity from losing their jobs and housing. “They were in the closet with the door nailed shut,” Foley said.
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are living with HIV in Nevada. As of 2016, there were 9,361 people in Clark County living with HIV, 469 of whom were newly diagnosed, according to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
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From left, James Foley, Dr. TaMara Griffin, Daiki Anjiki, Alexander Goodwin and Channing Carney-Filmore look at AIDS quilt panels Nov. 28 at the Center in downtown Las Vegas. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)
Also in the mix is the Gay and Lesbian Community Such fear wasn’t unfounded. Center of Southern Nevada (the Center), which refers Gary Costa, executive director at Golden Rainbow, said clients to organizations that can help them find local HIV in 1987 a local entertainer was diagnosed with AIDS, lost health care specialists. his apartment as a result and was forced to move in with While working in different spaces, the various orgafamily members who were terrified of the disease. nizations agree that collaboration has improved “So he died in their garage,” Costa said. and the nonprofits rely more on one another. Golden Rainbow was born the same year, More recently, Costa said in the past few years, there with the entertainment community staging the Affordable Care has been a push for mobile facilities to fundraisers to raise money to help people Act allowed those with accompany the testing done at AFAN, with HIV deal with housing issues. HIV to obtain health insurthe Center and Southern Nevada Then came a wave of new HIV treatance by banning the denial of Health District. ments. coverage based on pre-existing conditions. It also exIn addition to decreasing the num“There are great medications that panded Medicaid, making ber of new infections, organizations allow people to live a healthy, normal access to health care continue to figure out better ways to help life,” Carrillo said. “You’re now living more obtainable. those living with HIV, such as increasing with a chronic condition and take mediaccess to mental health services. cation just like other people with high blood While organizations have changed, so has Folpressure or high cholesterol.” ey’s life. With stronger treatments, people began to live longer, He has worked in HIV education and outreach for nine so organizations started changing their focus. years and currently is an HIV outreach specialist at the AFAN provides case management to look at such issues Center. No longer hiding his status, Foley speaks freas medical needs and the stability of a client’s employquently about living with the virus and even runs peerment and housing. It provides bus passes, food vouchers facilitated support groups at the Center. and rental assistance, among other services. While he is outspoken on the importance of knowing Carrillo said AFAN sees about 1,400 recurring clients your status and the availability of resources, he is deterper year who continue to see case managers until they mined to ensure those living with the virus don’t fear find stable footing. their diagnosis. What the organization can’t assist with, it refers to oth“I wish I could have been as brave (then) as I am now,” er organizations such as Golden Rainbow, which can help Foley said. “It would have saved me some heartache.” with housing, rent and utilities.
RESOURCES IN THE VALLEY ■ AID FOR AIDS OF NEVADA (AFAN) 1120 Almond Tree Lane | 702-382-2326 afanlv.org ■ GOLDEN RAINBOW 714 E. Sahara Ave. | 702-384-2899 goldenrainbow.org ■ HUNTRIDGE FAMILY CLINIC 1830 E. Sahara Ave. | 702-979-1111 huntridgefamilyclinic.org ■ THE GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA 401 S. Maryland Parkway | 702-733-9800 thecenterlv.org ■ LAS VEGAS RYAN WHITE PROGRAM Clark County Social Services 1600 Pinto Lane lasvegasema.org ■ SOUTHERN NEVADA HEALTH DISTRICT SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC 280 S. Decatur Blvd. | 702-759-0702 southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/ sexual-health-clinic ■ ST. THERESE CENTER HIV OUTREACH 241 Palo Verde Dr., Henderson | 702-564-4224 sainttheresecenter.org
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Michael Kagan, UNLV law professor and Immigration Clinic director, displays the handprint of an individual helped by immigration lawyers.
Children fleeing violence have protectors here With help of local law firm, immigration clinic at UNLV works to help kids who are frightened and alone
By Camalot Todd staff writer
In El Salvador, a 9-year-old girl lived with her great-grandmother. Although gang violence flooded the streets in her home country, she felt protected by the woman. She heard the stories of gangs kidnapping girls, stealing their organs, filling their corpses with money and
sending thank-you notes to their parents for their children’s donation. But her great-grandmother was tough. When family sent her north, they told her that her great-grandmother was poor and couldn’t afford to take care of her anymore. She could live with her parents in Las Vegas. But when she arrived, her parents told her the truth. “Her great-grandmother, who had played with her and raised her and tried to protect her, she had been shot and murdered,” said Michael Kagan, law professor and immigration clinic director at UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. This story is an excerpt from a disposition given by one of hundreds of unaccompanied children that UNLV’s Immigration Clinic helps, Kagan said. Threatened with closure by the expiration of federal funding, the clinic recently received a $250,000 donation from attorney Edward M. Bernstein to continue its work. “Unfortunately, the AmeriCorps (grant) that let us start this work has ended,” Kagan said. “And every month this year, I’ve been on a national conference call hearing about how other programs like ours have been winding down and stopping their work. “That’s why this gift matters. We will not be winding down.” El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras make up
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How to Help “I would like to encourage everybody who wants to be a part of something important and change somebody’s life to be part of it,” Claudia NoriegaBernstein said. “Every lawyer in town should be donating time and money, every privileged family that doesn’t go paycheck by paycheck should see this as an opportunity to give back.” Donate to: netcommunity.unlv.edu/givetolaw and select the Immigration Clinic in the drop box Volunteer The program is looking for interpreters to help the pro bono lawyers communicate clearly with the children. Ed Bernstein listens as his wife, Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, recounts a tragic story from her youth in Peru, which has helped inspire the lawyer’s work with immigration law. UNLV formally launched the Edward M. Bernstein & Associates Children’s Rights Program on Nov. 16. (photos by L.E. Baskow/staff)
Central America’s violent Northern Triangle. Nearly 100,000 unaccompanied children fled their home countries and arrived in the United States between October 2013 and July 2015, according to the Council on Foreign Relations, a nonpartisan organization focusing on foreign policies that affect the United States. “In El Salvador and Honduras and Guatemala, the MS-13 and the 18th Street Gang are relentless,” Kagan said. “The threats keep coming. Eventually, families send their children north. They’re called unaccompanied children because they make those journeys alone. “They travel through Mexico alone, they walk for days alone. They ride a notorious train called ‘The Beast’ alone. They deal with organized criminals alone, until they reach the United States border.” In 2014, UNLV’s Immigration Clinic was one of seven organizations — and the only law school — that received an AmeriCorps grant to provide legal defense for unaccompanied youth fleeing abuse and violence in Central America. On Nov. 1, federal funding from the grant expired, not just for the law school but around the nation. That forced many programs that offer representation for unaccompanied children to shut their doors. The donation from Bernstein & Associates allows UNLV’s program to continue for the next five years under the name of Edward M. Bernstein & Associates Children’s Rights Program. Bernstein’s wife, Claudia Noriega-Bernstein, emigrated from Peru 25 years ago. At 11 years old, Noriega-Bernstein witnessed firsthand the effects of terrorism on a community. A bomb planted by a terrorist group exploded at a playground, leaving a 5-year-old girl with a disfigured face. During a visit to her grandfather’s office, NoriegaBernstein saw the young girl as she was being adopted by an American couple in her home country. They were
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Program dedication attracted high-profile attendees Several dignitaries were on hand for the dedication of the Edward M. Bernstein & Associates Children’s Rights Program, including former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, state Sen. Yvanna Cancela, Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson, law professor and Immigration Clinic Director Michael Kagan, Nevada Regent Sam Lieberman and Tom Thomas of the Thomas & Mack Co.
filling out paperwork for facial reconstruction surgery. “I remember that little girl. I’ll never be able to forget her face. That for me was a purpose. One day, I’m going to be able to do something so there are no more kids like this one,” Noriega-Bernstein said. “These kids are in a terribly dangerous place, then somebody else is making the decisions for them to go somewhere else. Nobody is giving them an explanation, then they arrive in a country they’re not familiar with.” “They never have a choice. Until they sit in front of a lawyer who says, ‘What do you want? What do you need? Tell me your story. I’m going to listen to you.’ ” As of August 2016, there were 1,112 deportation cases pending against unaccompanied children in the Las Vegas Immigration Court by the Department of Homeland Security, according to the Boyd School of Law website. “Right now in our clinic, we have 108 open cases of children who arrived to the United States alone,” Kagan said. “Some of them know what a dead body looks like after a person has been shot or stabbed. Some of the girls have been raped. Some have been told that they had to date a gang member or die. “Some of our younger clients have made holiday cards for our lawyers. They write: ‘Carnal Mi Guarda’ (my protector) in crayon or marker. They’re kids.” Despite the hundreds of children the program helps, more than 400 unaccompanied children do not have representation in Las Vegas, according to Kagan. For the program to serve all the unaccompanied children who do not have a lawyer in court with them, it needs more money, more pro bono lawyers and more interpreters. “I think it’s so important that we all work together,” Noriega-Bernstein said. “We’re not working together for the kids from El Salvador or Guatemala; we’re working together for our future, because children are our future.”
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easing your commute, one red light at a time Transportation shapes all of our lives in a multitude of ways. It can influence where we live, where we work, where our children go to school and how we spend our time. ¶ According to 2016 U.S. Census data, people in Clark County had an average commute of 24.7 minutes to work each way — almost 50 minutes a day and about 247 minutes every workweek. ¶ The way we travel shapes our daily experience as individuals and affects the overall health of our city. As such, coordinating and streamlining the travel experience of the 2.1 million people living in the Las Vegas Valley is a tall order. Ensuring that our communities run smoothly requires complex planning, engineering, advancing technology and a keen eye looking toward the future. ¶ By 2025, the population of Clark County is estimated to reach 2.7 million, with more than 53.1 million annual visitors. Here’s a glimpse of how our transportation infrastructure is managed today.
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transportation planning and management The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada manages transit, traffic and metropolitan planning, and administers Southern Nevada Strong, a collaborative program dedicated to bettering our community. It’s the only agency in the country to handle all four within a single organization. While it may stand alone among its other metropolitan counterparts, coordinating all methods of travel within one place represents a holistic approach to the valley’s many transportation demands. Here are a few of the many facets of transportation managed by the RTC:
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On an average weekday, the public transportation system experiences 175,000 passenger trips. During an average month, 54,000 bikes are transported.
What’s ahead An initiative would put a light rail system or bus rapid transit along the Maryland Parkway corridor. The proposed route would run from McCarran International Airport to downtown Las Vegas — an 8.7-mile stretch that could greatly enhance the mobility of the people who live, work and go to school along Maryland Parkway.
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According to Census data from 2015, 78.4 percent of people in Clark County drove alone as their most common method of travel; 9.1 percent carpooled and 4.5 percent used public transportation.
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How much of your commute is being coordinated? Traffic and traffic patterns are constantly being monitored and controlled — oftentimes in ways you may not notice. n Arterial and freeway cameras are typically closed-circuit television video feeds that display traffic in real time. The videos are live-streamed to a monitoring center, where dispatchers review the feed and report relevant traffic information. These feeds are shared with local news stations. This is used to inform traffic reports, travel time estimates and detour information, among other things. The images are not saved or used These camfor any purposes other than real-time eras are not the same reporting. Arterial cameras are often as road safety cameras, mounted on traffic lights, and freeway which take pictures of traffic cameras are located in multiple places violations (such as speeding along the corridor. or running red lights) and are linked to automatic ticketing n Ramp meters are the traffic lights systems. Arterial and freeway that sit above freeway entrances to regcameras exist primarily to ulate the flow of traffic on the freeway. inform the public about During low-traffic times, the lights may traffic conditions. be turned off completely, but during hightraffic times, they help moderate the flow of incoming traffic to reduce traffic jams. n Freeway flow detectors are basically sophisticated motion detectors that are placed along a freeway corridor to collect data about vehicle volume and passage rates. This information is used to inform traffic management initiatives, such as signal and ramp controls. They often look like medium-sized gray boxes along freeway barriers.
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Title: CEO Agency address: 740 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 240, Las Vegas NV 89119 Agency phone number: 702-261-0494 Agency website: miracleflights.org Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday To volunteer: Financial assistance is always helpful. But something else that can assist in our efforts is to donate frequent flyer miles to us. And, of course, we are always looking for volunteers. what is Findlay Good Works? Good Works is a twicemonthly series in The Sunday in which we highlight the efforts of nonprofit groups that are making a difference in our community. You can check out the good work of more organizations by visiting facebook.com/ FindlayAutoGroup.
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Nonprofit spreads its wings for sick children What does your organization do?
Miracle Flights provides commercial air travel to sick children and their families to obtain specialized medical care. Many of the children we fly have rare and lifethreatening conditions. There may be only one doctor or hospital in the country that treats these conditions. We provide free airline tickets as many times as needed. We average around 700 flights a month throughout the country. When and why was it established?
Mark Brown is CEO of Miracle Flights, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization that provides air travel to low-income children who need to obtain specialized medical care.
Founded 33 years ago by Ann McGee, Miracle Flights originally started flying sick children using private pilots. McGee built a national network of these pilots, and our organization was originally known as Angel Plane or Angel Flights. About 12 years ago, we transitioned to Miracle Flights and began using commercial airlines. Miracle Flights is the only national charity that started in Las Vegas and continues to be based here.
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Who are its clients today? Any sick child up to age 18, anywhere in the country. We have certain income requirements, and patients must have a referral from a local physician.
What sparked your interest in the nonprofit sector? Having lived here for most
What are Miracle Flights’ goals? It took
the organization 30 years to complete 100,000 flights. Our goal is to make the next 100,000 flights in 10 years. Miracle Flights was recently named a national charity partner of UFC and through that, we aim to increase the awareness of the organization throughout the country.
in Las Vegas, Miracle Flights offered to fly families of the victims into Las Vegas. We also have offered to fly survivors and their families home and, if necessary, to specialized care that they might need during recovery. We want these people to know that Miracle Flights and the Las Vegas community will stick by them, no matter how long it takes.
of my life, I realize what a unique community we have. Over the years, I have been lucky enough to volunteer for many organizations and donate or raise money for many more. The nonprofit sector is a big part of the fabric of this community, and having the opportunity to lead a national organization based here is something for which I am very grateful. What is the greatest success you’ve been a part of? Achieving our 100,000th
flight in June of 2015.
What services do you offer that the community might not know about? In
What can Southern Nevadans do to improve our community in general?
certain circumstances, we fly adults for specialized medical care, as well as veterans. We also have a service dog retrieval program, where we fly patients of all ages for training or retrieval of their service dogs. In response to the Oct. 1 mass shooting
Engage in more random acts of kindness. Whom do you admire? I admire and I am
in awe of the families we work with. The challenges these sick children face and what their parents deal with every day is
awe-inspiring. I am surrounded by heroes every day. Where do you see your organization in five years? Miracle Flights is becoming a
national brand in the nonprofit sector. We will continue to create partnerships with national and international organizations to expand our brand and awareness of our services. We are lucky to have a great partner in Southwest Airlines and, over the next few years, we will expand our partnerships with other airlines. Anything else you want to tell us? Mir-
acle Flights fills a huge gap in our country’s health care system. If you have a child who is diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition, it is a heartbreaking and lifechanging event. When you are told that there is help but it is only available across the country, this for many families is an insurmountable logistical challenge and huge cost. There is no private insurance or government program that covers the cost of transportation to and from these medical appointments. Miracle Flights is the only organization in the country that fills this gap by providing free airline transportation to children and families to receive this distant medical care. We like to say “We have a cure for distance.”
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THE ACA ( ObamaCare ) Still Exists
Here’s how to enroll
Did President Donald Trump kill Obamacare? ¶ The answer is a very loud and emphatic no. ¶ Although Trump’s recent actions might end some government subsidies to insurers and could lead to destabilization in some markets, the ACA is a long way from being repealed. It remains the law of the land, and several states that have seen the benefits of it — including Nevada, where some 89,000 people have received Obamacare coverage — are working hard to maintain it. ¶ With open enrollment for the ACA being offered from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15, Nevada residents should know that they can still sign up for insurance under the law. ¶ In response to the Trump administration’s decision to cut the enrollment period in half and drastically reduce funding for advertising and outreach, The Sunday is publishing this special page through the end of the enrollment period to help Nevada residents sign up for ACA coverage through the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange.
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Choose a Method you feel most comfortable with Nevada Health Link, the staterun marketplace to purchase Obamacare insurance can be reached in the following ways:
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n Social Security cards and birthdays for household members
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n Estimate of your household income for the current year.
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n Copy of any current health insurance information. (If insurance is provided by an employer, include employer contact information.)
EMAIL CustomerServiceNVHL@ exchange.nv.gov IN-PERSON One-on-one help is available. See below for how you can meet with insurance navigators and assisters for help.
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consider your specific health needs and choose a plan from the following options The two insurance providers that will offer ACA policies in Nevada in 2018 — Health Plan of Nevada and Centene Corp., which is operating in Nevada as SilverSummit — both offer three levels of coverage. Sample plans may look like this: n Gold Highest monthly premiums, but also the lowest co-pays for policyholders — 20 percent or less of medical bills after meeting the deductible. n Silver Lower premiums, higher co-pays — 30 percent after meeting deductible.
Q. Is there anyone who can work with me directly
n Bronze Lower premiums still, but co-pays edge up to 40 percent.
to help me receive coverage?
Yes. Through Nevada Health Link, you can find insurance advisers in your area who have received special training and are certified by the Nevada Division of Insurance, known as Navigators and Assisters. To find someone near you: Go to nevadahealthlink.com, click on the box at the bottom of the homepage that reads “Get In-Person Assistance” and enter your ZIP code.
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DO YOU CURRENTLY RECEIVE ACA COVERAGE FROM ANTHEM?
Individuals on Anthem health plans will be automatically enrolled in the next-closest plan for next year if they do not act during the open enrollment period. The exchange recommends individuals shop the exchange to pick a plan that best meets their needs.
Health Plan of Nevada also offers a lower-tier option: n Catastrophic Lowest premiums and least coverage, with policyholder paying more than 40 percent of costs after meeting deductible.
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How to make a tourniquet
WHERE TO APPLY Apply 2-4 inches above the wound
Do not apply a tourniquet to the joint Depending on the location of the wound and its proximity to the joint, it may need to be placed just above the joint.
Creating and applying a tourniquet is a relatively simple technique that can help control blood loss following a traumatic injury. Used for wounds occurring on the limbs, the device compresses the area around the injury to limit Meet the blood flow until the wound medical professional can be treated and closed. ¶ in this story Scott A. Scherr, MD, “Tourniquets can be used FACEP, Chairman of on many injuries that Emergency Services at Sunrise Hospital involve profuse bleeding and Medical Center. and can be made with almost anything that uses circumferential pressure above the site of bleeding,” Dr. Scott Scherr said. ¶ While tourniquets should only be used during serious medical emergencies, understanding how and why to apply a tourniquet to a wound can be a lifesaving measure.
When and when not to use a tourniquet A tourniquet can be an effective tool to help stop bleeding, but when used incorrectly, it can cause serious complications and further injury. Because tourniquets severely restrict blood circulation to the area, improper application of the device can cause permanent nerve and tissue damage. In some cases, this can even lead to amputation of the limb. Tourniquets should be used when the bleeding cannot be stopped by the use of direct pressure alone, or if direct pressure cannot be effectively applied for any reason. Heavy and uncontrolled bleeding can cause death within minutes, so it’s necessary to act quickly when dealing with a traumatic wound. “Tourniquets should be applied immediately when there is evidence of rapid blood loss,” Scherr said. If the wound continues to bleed heavily under direct pressure, it may require a tourniquet.
Can you apply it yourself? Yes, if that’s your only option. “If the injury is on your arm, use your mouth/ teeth to help secure the material,” Scherr said.
Tourniquets should only be applied to treat limb injuries “You cannot use a tourniquet on the torso or neck,” Scherr said. For wounds that aren’t located on the limbs, even and direct pressure is your best bet.
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what to use Many materials can be effective, and when improvising, clothing often is used. “Belts can be a good tourniquet,” Scherr said. “You can also tear a piece of clothing to approximately three inches wide.” Shirt sleeves, pant legs, scarves and bandanas are all potential options. Whatever you use, be sure it’s wide and thick enough to prevent injury to the limb. It should be two to four inches wide to evenly distribute the pressure around the limb. Do not use: Scherr warns that thin material, such as wires or shoelaces, should not be used.
You can purchase tourniquet devices to keep in your first-aid kit.
How tight should it be? “Tight enough to stop the bright red bleeding. You may see dark red blood oozing, which is OK,” Scherr said. It should feel uncomfortably tight, but not tight enough to cause any paramount pain.
how to apply it Wrap the material around the limb with an even circumference of pressure. The material should sit as flatly as possible against the skin to prevent neurovascular damage. If you have enough material, wrap it a few times to create padding. When using fabric, knot a stick or other rigid object, like a pen, on the outside layer of the tourniquet to create a torsion device. Twist the stick to tighten the hold. Continue to twist until tight enough, and knot it again to keep it in place. If possible, it’s important to keep direct pressure on the wound even after applying a tourniquet. Then immobilize the injured area and call 911 immediately, Scherr said.
How long can you Leave it on? A tourniquet should only be used in an emergency until you’re able to receive immediate medical attention. “It can be applied for approximately two hours before neurovascular injury occurs,” Scherr said.
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LIGHT IT UP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
BEST LOCAL PLACES FOR LIGHTS RESIDENTIAL ■ 1420 E. Robindale Road, Las Vegas facebook.com/houseonrobindale Strip comedian and hypnotist Marc Savard puts on a dazzling display every year, with music and more than 85,000 lights that take 160 hours to set up! His “House on Robindale” even has its own Facebook page dedicated to the effort. ■ Quiver Point Avenue, Henderson The residents of this street near Paseo Verde Parkway and Valle Verde Drive go all out with holiday lights, wooden cutouts and inflatables. Santa and Mrs. Claus hand out hot chocolate and cookies, too.
BY SUNDAY STAFF
Almost two-thirds of Americans decorate their homes for the winter holidays, but the extent of their efforts run the gamut, from a single strand of lights to musically timed displays seemingly visible from space. ¶ Whether you want to devote a few minutes or a full month to decorating, options abound for making your home festive.
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STAY ON YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD’S NICE LIST MULTICULTURAL SCENES The winter holiday season isn’t just about Christmas. People across the valley also celebrate — and decorate for — holidays such as Hanukkah, the winter solstice and Kwanzaa.
DECALS
Just buy, peel and stick. Holiday-themed decals can add cheer to windows, walls and even the front of stair risers. PROS Reusable; inexpensive; no damage from installation CONS Storage can be unruly after first use
Most homeowners associations have set dates for when decorations are allowed, typically no sooner than 30 days before the holiday and no later than two weeks after. It’s best to check your association’s rules before you start hanging and wrapping, as an HOA has the right to cite you for noncompliance.
LASER LIGHTS
Debuted as an “As Seen on TV” product, these plug-in light systems have gained a lot of momentum in recent years. For about $30, you can light your home or landscaping with thousands of dots of light using the same amount of effort as plugging in a lamp. PROS Lots of options to choose from; most kits include multiple color and design settings CONS No ability to customize; nontraditional look; if used improperly near an airport, lasers can interfere with pilots’ vision
EASIEST
TREE DAZZLER
Originally pitched on the TV show “Shark Tank,” the Tree Dazzler allows you to hang dozens of balls of light on a Christmas tree with one swoop. Place the light ring on top of any tree, position the vertical strands of bulbs, then sit back and enjoy the show. PROS No quicker way to decorate a Christmas tree; lights change colors and patterns CONS Dazzler provides only limited coverage so multiple sets may be needed
LIGHTING NETS These crisscrossed networks of wires and mini lights are manufactured as a grid and make it easy to light up bushes quickly. Simply toss a net over each bush for an instant holiday display. PROS Uniformly spaced lights; easy installation CONS Limited sizes; more expensive than string lights; often sell out quickly and can be hard to find
Stick decals back on their original liner paper after the holidays. Always store the decals in a roll; folds can create sharp, permanent creases.
WRAPPING PAPER
You can wrap just about anything — doors, cardboard boxes, styrofoam trees, picture frames, books. Use different papers to add holiday spirit indoors. PROS No planning or special equipment needed; inexpensive CONS Easily ripped; some skill required; can be timeconsuming
The Christmas lights that adorn American households use more electricity than the entire countries of El Salvador, Cambodia or Ethiopia use in a year, according to the Center for Global Development.
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PRO TIP Lighting clips or adhesive hooks make installation of string lights easy and are designed to work without poking holes in your roofing or trim. The clips grab the light sockets, so you can position the bulbs upright, hanging down or horizontally. Choose clips based on the size of the bulbs being used.
COMMERCIAL ■ Ethel M Chocolates’ Holiday Cactus Garden 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson
■ Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Las Vegas Christmas Town 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas
■ Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Glittering Lights 7000 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas
■ Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest 6300 W. Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas
■ Sam’s Town’s Mystic Falls Winter Wonderland 5111 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas
STRING LIGHTS
■ Bellagio Conservatory 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas
■ Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas
These are the classic Christmas go-to’s and offer the most traditional look. Use mini lights for deciduous trees, larger C7 or C9 bulbs for evergreen trees, rope lights for posts, and all of the above for homes and railings.
PROS Endless options; most traditional look CONS Installation can be dangerous; setup can be time-consuming; strands need maintenance and careful storage
LIGHT THE RIGHT WAY: DO’S AND DON’Ts Twinkling Christmas lights can be beautiful, but they also can be dangerous. Be sure to take the proper precautions when lighting up your home. DO buy lights, electric decorations and extension cords that are UL-listed. UL is the abbreviation for Underwriters Laboratories, a not-for-profit organization that tests and rates electrical products for consumer safety.
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INFLATABLES
Oversized blow-up Santas and snowmen can add a bit of cartoon fun to your lawn. Inflatables can run as large as 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide, so they offer lots of bang for your buck. They also aren’t limited to typical holiday fare; a variety of characters are available, from Minions to Snoopy to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Put your lights on a timer so your festivities aren’t contingent on you being home to flip a switch. It’s also a great power saver and safety booster, as it ensures the lights turn off every night.
DO NOT use indoor lights outside. They have thinner insulation, which can be damaged outdoors and cause a fire or an electric shock.
DO choose epoxy-lensed LED lights, which remain cool to the touch and are more durable than glass bulbs.
PROS Quick, easy installation; many include movement and sound
ALWAYS unplug lights before changing bulbs, replacing fuses or making other repairs.
CONS Can be pricey; susceptible to wind damage; typically deflated during the daytime
ALWAYS check light strands for cracked cords, frayed ends or loose connections before hanging.
A green holographic UL mark means indoors only, while a red one indicates the product is safe for both indoor and outdoor use.
DO use only the wattage bulbs specified by the manufacturer. DO be sure outdoor lights are plugged into a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet to reduce the risk of shorts and shocks. DO NOT overload extension cords. Every extension cord carries a wattage rating that outlines the amount of electricity it is built to carry. Lights and decorations also should list power requirements. Be sure your decorations don’t exceed the extension cord’s rating. Overloading can cause overheating and fire.
DO elevate the plugs and connectors with a brick to keep water and debris out of the connections when running extension cords along the ground. NEVER attach multiple extension cords together. Instead, invest in a longer extension cord. DO check electrical cords to ensure they are not running across doorways or under carpets where they can get damaged. Tape down any ground-level extension cords to prevent people from tripping. NEVER string together more than three sets of incandescent lights. This will help avoid overheating. DO use insulated hooks to hang lights. Tacks, nails and screws can pierce the cable and become electrified. DON’T use metal ladders. Instead, use ladders made of nonconductive materials such as wood or plastic. DO unplug lights if anything feels hot.
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CHORIZO MAC & CHEESE Recipe provided by Public School 702
Macaroni and cheese is one of the most versatile and flexible comfort foods in any home cook’s repertoire. There are endless ways to make it your own, and this version builds a flavor profile with character, melding creamy emmental cheese with a touch of heat and smoke from chili flakes and chorizo, and topped with a satisfying crunch for textural distinction.
ingredients and directions
for cheese sauce
1 /2 cup butter
4 cups whole milk
4 oz emmental cheese
2 tsp shallots
1 tsp kosher salt
4 oz cheddar cheese
/2 cup flour
1
/2 tsp black pepper
1
8 oz Velveeta
1. On medium heat, sauté shallots in butter until fragrant (about 4 minutes). Add flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes, being careful not to brown the roux.
2. Add the milk, salt and pepper, and whisk until sauce begins to boil and thicken (about 3 minutes); reduce to a simmer and continue to cook for 5 minutes on low heat. Add cheese and stir constantly until melted. Remove from heat and reserve for next step.
4 oz butter
/2 tsp chili flakes 1
32 oz. Campanelle pasta, cooked (16 oz dry)
1 cup hard Spanish chorizo, diced
1 cup half & half
24 oz cheese sauce (see recipe)
2 tsp kosher salt
4 cups kale, cleaned and shredded
2 cups kettle chips
(makes 6 servings)
1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, drain and reserve. 2. Sauté chorizo and chili flakes in butter for 1-2 minutes. Add half & half, and sauté until mixture begins to thicken. Add cheese sauce and cook until warm. Add kale and pasta, and cook until heated through. 3. Place mac and cheese into casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees until hot and bubbly (about 20 minutes). Remove from oven and crumble kettle chips on top.
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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?
The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.
Dusty (A982232)
Elinor (A963158)
Callie
Carter
Age: 4-year-old male Description: Sweet Dusty is leash training, knows how to sit and is motivated by treats. He adores all the attention and affection he can get. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Rabbit Description: Elinor is a great match for an experienced rabbit owner. She needs some socialization, but once she warms up, she is curious and interested in being held. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 6-year-old spayed female Breed: German shepherd Description: Callie’s mission is to find the right human to call her one and only. It’s best if she’s the only dog in the home. Adoption fee: $75
Age: 8-month-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Carter fancies himself a social fellow who loves meeting new people. He’s great with other feline friends. Adoption fee: $70
Bounty (A990665)
Benny (A988172)
Elaina
Alden and Winslow
Age: 5-year-old male Description: Bounty is an energetic ball of fun, so be ready for a great workout partner. He’s eager for attention and a home with rules so he can learn to be a good boy. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic longhair Description: Benny is reserved and needs patience and a quiet home. Once he warms up to you, you will have a wonderful companion for evenings on the couch. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Elaina is looking for a life-long companion to snuggle up to. Adoption fee: $70
Age: 1- and 2-year-old males Breed: Guinea pigs Description: Friendly Alden and Winslow love to explore and will never miss a meal. Adoption fee: $40
Fairy (A963157)
Bentley (A988225)
Lucinda
Wolfie
Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Rabbit Description: Fairy will sit calmly in your arms as long as she feels secure. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 5-year-old neutered male Description: Bentley is happy and full of energy. He needs a little training but will make a fun companion. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Cinnamon rabbit Description: Sweet Lucinda is looking for an experienced home. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 10-year-old spayed female Breed: Siberian husky Description: Wolfie is friendly and outgoing but best suited for an experienced, adult-only home. Adoption fee: $75
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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An aerial a view of the Wynn golf course in January 2012. (SUNDAY FILE)
WYNN GOLF CLUB WILL CLOSE DEC. 17, PAVING THE WAY FOR PARADISE PARK
FINAL DAYS ON THE COURSE
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BY CHRIS KUDIALIS STAFF WRITER
THE GREENBRIER, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.VA.
WHISTLING STRAITS, KOHLER, WIS.
TRUMP NATIONAL DORAL RESORT DORAL, FLA.
CASCATA GOLF COURSE, BOULDER CITY
PINEHURST, PINEHURST, N.C.
THE GREENBRIER, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.VA.
PEBBLE BEACH GOLF LINKS, PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF.
TPC SAWGRASS, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLA.
WYNN GOLF CLUB, LAS VEGAS
SHADOW CREEK, LAS VEGAS
$440 $435 $425 $390 $385 $350
$500 $500 $500 $499-525
Scott Piercy began his run to the PGA Tour a decade ago with a memorable performance at the Wynn Golf Club. Starting the final round of the winner-take-all “Ultimate Game” tournament four strokes behind leader and Wynn caddie Ken Jarner, Piercy shot a 5-under 31 on the back nine, capped with a 6-foot par putt on the par-4 18th. The Las Vegan credits the June 2007 feat not only for padding his wallet — he earned $2 million for the win — but for spring-boarding his career. “The money I made off that gave me time to take a break from the grind of mini tours, get my body healthy and my mind right,” Piercy said. “It allowed me to move forward and do what I thought I could do best.” From there, the Bonanza High School product went on to complete in the second-tier Nationwide Tour, qualifying for the PGA Tour two years later. He has since won three times on the PGA Tour and notched two top-5 performances in major championships. But soon, the course where Piercy made history and others such as Tiger Woods and Donald Trump enjoyed leisurely rounds, will close. The Wynn Golf Club will cease operations Dec. 17. “It’s sad to see it close, as far as what it meant to me and my career,” Piercy said. “It was top-notch, from its condition to its looks to its design.” In November, an usher in a purple suit stood next to a menu displaying steak prices of $70 to $120 at the Wynn, in front of a door that led to the golf course’s restaurant. Inside the door and off to the side, a 1,200-squarefoot pro shop offered a going-out-of-business sale on many of its polo shirts and hats, in preparation for the
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shuttering of the Strip’s only golf course. The course will make way for Paradise Park, a $1.5 billion lagoonthemed attraction, complete with convention area and additional hotel rooms. The Wynn Golf Club was exclusive in some regards, but left no trace of its history for the public eye to see. There are no photos on the wall to indicate the course was a favorite for visiting celebrities such as Mark Wahlberg, or that it also hosted the likes of former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush after their days in office. And the course — even a view of it — is closed to anyone without a tee time. From 3 to 5 p.m., an outdoor balcony opens to give restaurant customers a glimpse of the 18th green. “It was another amenity of the hotel, just like the lavish spa they have or their upscale restaurants,” Las Vegas golf historian Brady Kannon said. “But certainly it is to cater to Strip hotel guests and specifically the Wynn guests — not any sort of local golf course or anything.” Kannon, who runs booking website lvteetimes.com, played golf on the land that will house the future Paradise Park even before it was Wynn’s course. The Desert Inn Golf Club occupied the space from 1952 to 2001. The Desert Inn course, described as “an oasis in the desert” by Kannon, hosted the inaugural PGA Tour Tournament of Champions event from 1953 to 1966. It also hosted an annual Senior PGA Tour event from 1986 to 1993, two separate annual LPGA events and part of the PGA Tour’s annual five-day Las Vegas Invitational in the 1980s and 1990s. With a rolling hills landscape, as well as trees, ponds, creeks and generations of koi fish from the D.I. course preserved in the Wynn Golf Club’s layout, the closing course honored its predecessor, Kannon said. The Wynn cut its own path with five par-3 holes and its signature waterfall past the 18th hole. Despite the average appearance of the clubhouse and no-frills practice area, Kannon said the course was always “perfectly manicured” and service was “the best of any golf course in town.” “You were escorted to a locker room, they shined your shoes for you, you were greeted by your caddy, you had free refreshments and light snacks for the day, and you were over-the-top pampered at that course,” Kannon said. In interviews announcing his plans for the proposed $1.5 billion Paradise Park, resort owner Steve Wynn said the park would provide “tremendous uptick in the value of our surrounding real estate.” Kannon said the course’s closing came down to simple economics. He said the new water park project, on one of the valley’s most valuable pieces of land, would likely provide more revenue than the greens fees. The closing of the Wynn Golf Club follows a similar trend of shuttering courses across the Las Vegas Valley, which is part of the reason Kannon described it as “a minor miracle” that it was open 12 years. “Eventually, it just becomes a financial thing,” he said. “But at least the course lasted as long as it did.”
At $500, greens fees at the Wynn Golf Club were among the most expensive for open-to-the-public golf courses across the country (though locals were eligible for a discount, knocking the fees down to $350). Here’s how that compares with some of the other priciest courses.
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CASINO PROMOTIONS LUCKY DRAGON
First anniversary party Date: Dec. 3 Information: T-shirt giveaway begins at noon. Dine and watch live performances in Dragon’s Alley.
SOUTH POINT
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.
TUSCANY
Spin & Win Slot Tournament Date: Saturdays in December Time: Noon-9 p.m. Information: Earn 100 points to participate. Holiday gift grab Date: Tuesdays in December Information: Earn 200 points to receive a prize, including slot play, gifts and more. Gift giveaway Date: Sundays in December Information: Earn 300 same-day base points. On Dec. 3, the gift is an outlet multiplier with USB. On Dec. 10, it’s a bottle of wine. On Dec. 17, it’s inventory gift day. On Dec. 24, it’s a 20-pack of AA batteries.
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$250,000 Candy House cash drawings Date: Saturdays through Dec. 23 Time: 7 and 9 p.m. Information: Fifteen names will be selected at each drawing. Players will play a game in which the objective is to pick 10 Santa symbols from a game board with 20 envelopes before picking three Grinch symbols. Successful contestants win $250,000.
Pick an Elf kiosk game Date: December Information: Players who earn 20 points, or a $10 average rated bet for one hour, are eligible. Win up to $5,000 in slot play. 20x Mystery Multiplier and Bonus New Year’s Day Multiplier Date: Mondays in December and Jan. 1 Information: Earn up to 20x points on slots every Monday in December and a bonus 10x slot multiplier
on Jan. 1. Players are allowed up to 75,000 points. Excludes video poker play. Ceramic cookware giveaway Date: Thursdays in December Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 250 slot points, 500 video poker points or have a $25 average-rated bet for one hour to receive a piece of ceramic cookware. Limited-edition Budweiser giveaway Date: Dec. 12 Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: One beer per player. Limited to the first 850 players. $60,000 Spin and Win Hot Seat Date: Sundays in December Time: Hourly, noon-5 p.m. Information: Four players will be chosen each hour to spin wheel and win up to $500 in play.
PLAZA
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.
COSMOPOLITAN
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 December 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. Buffalo point multiplier Date: Sundays and Mondays in December Information: Earn 10x points on Buffalo machines. Pasta for players Date: Mondays and/or Tuesdays in December Information: Earn 1,000 slot base points to receive an order of the Siegel’s 1941 daily pasta special.
DOWNTOWN GRAND New members Information: New card members who earn 25 points within the first 72 hours of using their card will be awarded up to $1,000 in play.
SILVERTON
Reel and Win slot tournament Date: Tuesdays Time: Noon Information: First place wins $1,000. Senior Mondays Date: Mondays Time: Drawings at 4 p.m. Information: Names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play. Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts.
2017 Holiday Cash Back Date: Through Dec. 10 Information: Earn $25 for every 15,000 slot points earned. Receive 2x holiday points on Thursdays.
Go Long! Weekly Football Challenge Date: Through Dec. 31 Information: Swipe card at kiosk to participate.
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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EL CORTEZ
Free Play Inferno drawing Date: Thursdays in December Time: 7 p.m.
Gift giveaway Date: Select Thursdays in December Time: 4-7 p.m. Information: From Dec. 3-7, earn 150 points to receive a red electric mixer. From Dec. 10-14, earn 150 points to receive a red mini cooker.
BINION’S
Mother Lode swipe and win Date: Ongoing
Information: Club members can win up to $2,500 daily. Earn points for chances to swipe the prize machine, with a maximum of three swipes daily. Earn five points for a chance to win $50, 40 points for a chance to win $100 and 300 points for a chance to win $2,500.
SILVER SEVENS
Nifty 50 slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: Tournament with chance to win up to $1,000 in play.
BOYD PROPERTIES*
Young at Heart Date: Wednesdays Time: 7 a.m.-midnight Information: For players 50 and older. Includes drawings, point multipliers and dining discounts. See kiosk for details. *Valid at California, Fremont and Main Street Station. Go on a Point Shopping Spree Date: December, while supplies last Information: Use their points to receive a panini maker for 20,000 points, hand/stand mixer for 28,000 points, an eight-cup food processor for 25,000 points and a stay or go six-quart portable slow cooker for 20,000 points. *Valid at Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast and Sam’s Town.
SUNCOAST
Buffet promotion Date: Select Mondays-Fridays in December Information: Earn 400 same-day base points on slots or video poker to receive a breakfast of lunch buffet. Gift giveaway Date: Dec. 3 and 17 Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Earn 300 base points to participate. Gift items include a bottle of flavored Pinnacle Vodka and a set of drink glasses. Lose & Win Date: Dec. 4-28 Information: Poker players can win up to $100. Players must lose with a specific pair on each day. Pick a Present cash drawing Date: Select Fridays and Saturdays in December Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: First drawing is Dec. 8. Receive 2x entries on Mondays.
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Kiosk Swipe and Win Date: Thursdays in December Time: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: Earn 10 base points to play game. Win cash, slot play, points and more. Stocking Stuffer kiosk game Date: Dec. 10 and 24 Information: Earn 10 base points to play. Electrified for the Holidays table game drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 23 Time: 9 p.m. Information: Earn entries by playing table games. Win up to $750.
GOLD COAST
Slot Tournaments Date: Sundays in December Time: 2-8 p.m. Information: Earn 100 points for the first entry to the tournament, earn an additional 150 points for a second entry. Lucky Tuesday Table Drawings Date: Tuesdays in December Time: 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Information: Players at table games have a chance to win $500 in chips. Gift giveaway Date: Saturdays in December Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 300 points to receive a gift. Selections include a Mirassou bottle with the choice of chardonnay or pinot noir, four-piece stemless wine glasses, two-piece flute glasses and Barefoot Bubbly with the choice of brut or red moscato.
Sam’s Town
12 Days of Christmas Date: Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 24 Time: 4:15 p.m. Information: Earn a minimum of 300 points to participate. Prizes include gift cards from various merchants. Point multipliers Date: Mondays and Tuesdays in December Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 6x points on video poker.
ORLEANS
Gift giveaway Date: Dec. 3, 10 and 17 Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 300 points to take home a bottle of pinot grigio or cabernet, four-piece wine glasses, or a bottle of Barefoot Bubbly pinot grigio or moscato.
Lucky Tuesday Table Drawings Date: Tuesdays in December Time: 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Information: Players at table games have a chance to win $500 in chips. Lucky Money baccarat tournaments Date: Wednesdays in December Time: Hourly, 8-10 p.m. and midnight Information: Entry fee is $25. Win a prize package worth $3,000. Hit Me Once, Hit Me Twice blackjack tournaments Date: Saturdays and Sundays in December Time: Hourly, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays; 2-4 p.m. Sundays Information: Entry fee is $25. Win up to $1,000.
Eldorado and jokers wild*
Mystery point multipliers Date: Sundays in December Information: Earn up to 50x points. Mystery giveaway Date: Mondays in December 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. Earn 100 Points, Get $5 Date: Wednesdays in December Information: Earn 100 points to receive $5 in play. Rolling for Slot Dollars Date: Fridays in December Time: 3:30-10:30 p.m. at Eldorado; 3-10 p.m. at Jokers Wild Information: Players can get a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll. Lucky Play giveaway Date: Thursdays in December Time: 3-9 p.m. Information: Ten players will be randomly drawn to win $50. *Jokers Wild only
STATION CASINOS
Point multipliers Date: Fridays and Saturdays in December Information: Receive 10x points on slots. *Valid at Green Valley Ranch Resort, Red Rock Resort, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, Santa Fe, Texas, Boulder, Palace and Sunset. December’s Bubbly Giveaways Date: December 3, 10 and 17 Information: The gift is free for invited guests. Noninvited guests must earn 300 points. On Dec. 3, the gift is a bottle of Andre Blush. On Dec. 10, it’s a bottle of Andre Spumante. On Dec. 17, it’s a bottle of Andre Brut.
*Valid at Station properties
TEXAS STATION
Point multiplier Date: Mondays or Tuesdays in December Information: Earn 10x points on slots, 6x points on video poker and 6x points on table games. Stocking stuffer gift giveaway Date: Dec. 7, 14 and 21 Time: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Information: The first gift is free for invited card holders. Earn a second for 200 points. Noninvited guests must earn 100 points to receive the first gift. Gifts include Stoli Chocolate Raspberry, Malibu Rum and mystery gifts.
WILDFIRE PROPERTIES*
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t’s a national disgrace that people like Patricia RoxanaNavas will spend this Christmas worried about their future. Roxana-Navas is among the quartermillion El Salvadorans living in the U.S. on Temporary Protected Status, a safeguard provided by Homeland Security to immigrants from countries torn apart by war, natural disasters or other catastrophes. For 18 years, Roxana-Navas has lived in Las Vegas. If she’s been your neighbor, congratulations. If she hasn’t, she’s the type you dream about having. She’s a mother of two teenagers and an aspiring small-business owner. For 13 years, she’s been a model member of the New York-New York housekeeping staff. She’s been named Employee of the Month and has had her picture taken twice with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman after being nominated for a company customer service award. She’s bought two houses, and has paid off one. She pays her taxes, gives food to people who are down on their luck and has lived in the U.S. longer
than she lived in El Salvador. She’s as salt-of-the-earth American as they get, with one exception — she doesn’t have a document designating her as one. That’s no fault of her own. TPS doesn’t provide a pathway to permanent legal status, meaning those who are protected by it are stuck in limbo. And now, they’re facing a great deal of uncertainty. Unless the Trump administration extends it, Roxana-Navas and her fellow El Salvadorans who’ve been granted TPS will lose it. A ruling is expected in January. Recent rulings resulted in more than 2,500 Nicaraguans and 50,000 Haitians losing their status, fueling worries that El Salvador is next. So going into the holiday season, Roxana-Navas is wondering how much longer she’ll be with her daughter, 13, and her 15-year-old son. If she loses her status, she’ll return to El Salvador and her kids will stay with relatives in the U.S. The children were both born here and have no connections to El Salvador. “When they started saying they were going to eliminate TPS, I just started
crying,” she said. “My daughter says to me, ‘I’ve got to go with you,’ and I say no. My country is dangerous, and it’s not easy to find jobs there.” Roxana-Navas’ family is among thousands that could be split apart in this dark moment of American history that is the Trump era. The nobility that led us to create a humanitarian measure like TPS has dissolved into some of the uglier elements of our nature — racism and xenophobia — and the result is that we’re treating good people cruelly. There’s no compelling reason for this. TPS recipients are law-abiding — they must undergo a review every 18 months that includes a background check. Like other non-naturalized citizens, they can be deported if they commit crimes. Beyond that, those granted TPS are a strong part of our workforce, one reason the Culinary Union is advocating on their behalf. They also are some of the most grateful and patriotic people in America. Roxana-Navas came to the U.S. as a teenager to escape poverty and gang
violence. The promise of America was so strong that she spent six weeks getting here, walking across long stretches of desert at night and at one point being stuck in a hot van with the air circulation turned off. “I thought I was going to die, honestly,” she said. “I was so scared.” Today, she’s facing a different type of fear — returning to a country where her prospects are slim, the standard of living is well below what she enjoys in Las Vegas and she won’t see her kids for extended periods of time. Congress should take action as soon as possible to provide a path to citizenship for those who are receiving protection. Because no matter where we live in Las Vegas, Roxana-Navas and those like her are our neighbors. They contribute to the strength of our community by working hard to keep our industries strong, enriching our cultural diversity, investing in our neighborhoods, and in many other invaluable ways. Turning our backs on them is unAmerican.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, DEC. 3 Miss Rodeo America: Meet the contestants with official introductions and a meet-and-greet. 10-11:30 a.m., free, MGM Grand Conference Center, 4701 Koval Lane, missrodeoamerica. com or nfrexperience.com. Lucky Dragon first anniversary celebration: The casino will give away T-shirts and have music from DJ Sojourner. A lion and dragon dance will kick off the evening’s festivities at 6 and 8 p.m. Noon-9:30 p.m., free (food prices vary), Lucky Dragon, 300 W. Sahara Blvd., 702-889-8018 or luckydragonlv.com. “The Wizard of Oz”: Travel back to Oz with Dorothy, her dog Toto and the memorable friends they meet along the way. 2 p.m., $5.50, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-2787 or artslasvegas.org. *Also: 7 p.m. Dec. 8-9 and 2 p.m. Dec. 9-10 “A Christmas Carol”: Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four apparitions that show him what good will, cheer and joy to all mankind truly mean. 2 p.m., $27.50-$33, Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787 or pacboxoffice@unlv.edu. *Also: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-9, and 2 p.m. Dec. 9
MONDAY, DEC. 4 Miss Rodeo America Horsemanship Competition: State rodeo queens will compete in the areas of appearance, horsemanship and personality. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $20, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111 or southpointarena.com, missrodeoamerica. com or nfrexperience.com. *Also: Public speaking/extemporaneous speeches, 8-11:30 a.m., $52.52$86.20, Room 319 at MGM Grand Conference Center, 4701 Koval Lane Celebration of Christmas: UNLV’s Desert Chorale presents a Christmas concert. 7:30 p.m., free, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787 or pacboxoffice@unlv.edu. The Believer presents Paul Beatty & Viet Thanh Nguyen in conversation: Literary heavyweights Paul Beatty and Viet Thanh Nguyen will appear onstage for a conversation about their works as satire and what it means to be “other.” Reservations
requested. 7-10 p.m., free, Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall in UNLV’s Beam Music Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-5542, blackmountaininstitute@unlv.edu or blackmountaininstitute.org. Department of Anthropology Proseminar Series: Dr. Gordon Mathews of the Chinese University, Hong Kong, will give a talk titled “Will China Ever Have Its Own Barack Obama? Reflections on the African and Arab Diaspora in Guangzhou.” 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, Room 124 in Frank and Estella Beam Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, jankbill@unlv.nevada.edu.
TUESDAY, DEC. 5 Gold Carpet “Road to the Gold Buckle”: The 2017 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo competitors will be on hand for photos, autographs and interaction with fans. 5-5:45 p.m., free, South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111. Lunch & Learn — “Year End Tax Tips & Investment Ideas for Extra Income”: Get some tax-saving tips and income ideas for next year. Registration required. Noon-1:30 p.m., free, Health to You office at MountainView Hospital medical office building, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114, 702-9625021 or mountainviewhospital.com. Holiday cookie and gift exchange: Bring two dozen homemade cookies and the recipe to share with others age 50 and older. 1-3 p.m., $2, Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 NFR Kickoff Party with Sierra Black: Celebrate the start of the National Finals Rodeo. 10:30 p.m., free, South Point Showroom, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111 or southpointcasino.com/entertainment/showroom. *Also: Midnight Dec. 12 (must be 21 or older) Science Café Las Vegas: Ecosystem recovery will be compared among volcanoes, roads, glaciers, landslides, hurricanes and fires in this talk by Lawrence Walker of the UNLV School of Life Sciences. 7 p.m., free, McMullan’s Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. Suite 110, 702-247-7000. Gingerbread Houses: Build gingerbread houses. For ages 6-11. 4-5 p.m.,
free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-4927252 or hendersonlibraries.com. Preschool Pajama Drive-In – “The Polar Express”: Children can make a car out of a cardboard box and watch this holiday film. For ages 2-5. 5-7:30 p.m., free, Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, 702-5658402 or hendersonlibraries.com. One-on-One Medicare counseling: Medicare open enrollment ends Dec. 7, so make an appointment to review coverage and make changes for 2018. 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m., free, Health to You office at MountainView Hospital medical office building, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114, 702-2335300, 702-962-5021 or mountainviewhospital.com. *Also: Dec. 20 Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Colloquia Series: Emma Bloomfield, assistant professor in communication studies, presents “Science, Religion, and Controversy: Rhetorical Responses to the Human Origins and Climate Change Controversies.” 1-2 p.m., free, Urban Affairs Dean’s Conference Room 5163 in Greenspun Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, nicole. huckins@unlv.edu. Asian American Group Christmas Party: Enjoy a night of good company and good food. 5:30 p.m., $25, Yum Cha, 4945 W. Tropicana Ave., events@aaglasvegas.com or asianamericangroup.org.
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ately after they are placed. 9 a.m.noon, $20, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111, southpointarena.com, nfrexperience. com or bennybinionsale.com. *Also: Stace Smith’s World Futurity Bronc Finale and Sale, 10 a.m. Dec. 8 Cinch Boyd Gaming Chute-Out: Enjoy a rodeo with an all-star lineup of cowboys and cowgirls. 2 p.m., $30 and up, Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., nfrexperience.com or boydgamingevents.com/chute-out-rodeo. “The Flattened Earth”: The UNLV Choral Ensembles explore European choral music written before Earth hadn’t been proven to be spherical. 7:30 p.m., $8-$10, Dr. Arturo Rando Grillot Recital Hall in the Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-8952787 or pacboxoffice@unlv.edu. Holiday Carol Lunch: Enjoy lunch, holiday carols and entertainment. Open to those 50 and older. Registration required by Dec. 4. 11:30 a.m., $5, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6454. Mike Xavier: Give a toy and enjoy a night of hip hop music. Reservation required. 7:30 p.m., entry is a toy or gift card donation, The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., mikexaviermusic.com. Christmas Cookies & Goodies: Children age 7-12 can bake and decorate cookies and other treats. 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15, Mirabelli Community Center; 6200 Hargrove Ave., 702-229-6359 or recreation.lasvegasnevada.gov.
Aaron Watson: The independent country star will perform his hits. Must be 21 or older to attend. Midnight, free, South Point Showroom, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-7967111 or southpointcasino.com/ entertainment/showroom. *Also: Through Dec. 11
Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman: Join Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Barlow and his staff for coffee and conversation about how to improve Las Vegas. 9-10 a.m., free, Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., 702-2295443.
Live Entertainment for NFR: Vanessa LeGrand showcases her talents and song styles. 9-11 p.m., free, Grandview Lounge at South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-7967111 or southpointcasino.com/ entertainment/grandview-lounge. *Also: Through Dec. 16
“Stop the Bleed” trainings: Learn to help quickly stop a heavy bleed while awaiting the arrival of emergency responders. 3-4 p.m., free, Dignity Health WomensCare/Outreach Center Classroom 2, 2651 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 180, 702-6164902 or dhs.gov/stopthebleed.
2017 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse & Bull Sale: Watch the top 15 2-year-old and top 15 3-year-old colts in North America compete in the United Bucking Horse Association Futurity Finals. All colts will be sold immedi-
FRIDAY, DEC. 8 Heritage Holidays: Visit Heritage Street at night to see the museum’s collection of homes and buildings lit up for the holidays. $1-$2, 5-8 p.m.,
LIFE free, Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, 702-455-7995 or clarkcountynv.gov. *Also: Dec. 9 Radiation Risks for Space Travel: Scientist, author and professor Francis Cucinotta will review the state of knowledge regarding the health risks and uncertainties for exposure, what this means for long-term human space exploration missions and what research might help mitigate this risk for future off-world explorers. 6-8:30 p.m., free-$5, National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road, 702-794-5151 or nationalatomictestingmuseum.org.
SATURDAY, DEC. 9 Nevada Ballet Theater’s “The Nutcracker”: Enjoy the magical journey to a land of toy soldiers, mischievous rodents and exotic visitors from faraway lands. 7:30 p.m., $29-$179, Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-243-2623, 702-749-2000, nevadaballet.org/shows/the_nutcracker or thesmithcenter.com. *Also: 2 p.m. Dec. 10, 16, 17 23 and 24; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 20-23 Las Vegas Lights FC player combine: More than 700 players will perform for Las Vegas Lights FC head coach José Luis “Chelís” Sanchez Solá for a chance to compete on the United Soccer
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League team that will began play in February. 10 a.m., free, Kellogg Zaher Soccer Complex, 7901 W. Washington Ave., 702-728-4625 or talkingsoccer@lasvegaslightsfc.com. *Also: Sunday, Dec. 10 Las Vegas Youth Orchestras Winter Concert: The Las Vegas Youth Orchestras Philharmonic, Symphonic Band, Youth Ensemble, Concert Strings and Symphony will perform. 2 p.m., $10.50-$15.50, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787 or pacboxoffice@unlv.edu.
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Conventiongoers view a video wall, part of the LG booth at the 2017 CES show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. (shutterstock.com)
Conventional wisdom Doubling down on meeting spaces keeps Las Vegas at forefront By THOMAS MOORE | STAFF WRITER
If you need proof of how important the convention industry is to Southern Nevada, just follow the money. In 2016, convention travelers supported 85,000 jobs, $3.5 billion in wages and salaries paid, and $12.4 billion in total economic output here, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. And in the past year and a half, many major conve nt ions, Co ntinue d on pag e 53
24K Estimated number of Volvo SUVs that Uber says it will purchase to start a self-driving fleet of vehicles.
$100K Cost of a limited-edition Ring doorbell — the Ring Elite Crown Jewel — that has an 18-karat gold faceplate encrusted with 2,077 sapphires and 40 diamonds.
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47 48 56 Q&A WITH CHRISTINA ELLIS The director of marketing at Ellis Island talks about the property’s multimillion-dollar renovation, her passion for the local arts scene and the words of wisdom she’s kept for years on a Post-it note on her desk. THE NOTES People on the Move, P46
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Carolynn and Jesika Towbin look at luxury vehicles as works of art, and display them as though they are in a gallery. TALKING POINTS 5 steps to begin, enhance customer experience, P49
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Heavy equipment dealers, P60
OUR TAKE: HUMANOIDS AND OUR HUMANITY Stories such as these are frequently No doubt we’ve all gotten used to the idea greeted with both awe and suspicion, of artificial intelligence through the decades, a sense of wonder and a sense of but it’s still jarring to see robots among apprehension. We’re charmed but have to us. From Hymie the Robot on “Get Smart” and C-3PO on “Star Wars” to “RoboCop” and “WALL-E,” they’ve proven memorable comic foils, sardonic companions, indestructible crimefighters and melancholy custodians of the environment. While routinely employed in manufacturing and other applications, robots are still relatively rare in our everyday life. The prospect of more humanoids on the streets is clearly upon us. In just the past few months in Las Greg Copland and daughters Marissa, 16, left, and Anika, 15, look Vegas, they have been over a Knightscope security robot at the Linq Promenade. introduced into tourist (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF) locations. ■ Tipsy Robot, a ask if the robots will put someone out of 2,500-square-foot bar at the Miracle Mile work. We’re flooded with ideas on how they Shops at Planet Hollywood, boasts two can make the world safer, cleaner and more robotic bartenders ready to make your efficient, but concerned about unintended favorite concoction. consequences. ■ Knightscope demonstrated at the Linq The increasing sophistication and Promenade how its “crime-fighting robots” decreasing costs of these units make them can carry out many routine tasks in a typical as inevitable as any other technology security environment. through the centuries. Letting the humanoids ■ Mandarin Oriental rolled out interactivedo the dirty work allows us to more fully screen-carrying Pepper in its 23rd floor embrace our humanity. Sky Lobby (page 50) to serve as both an attraction and a source of information. — PAUL SZYDELKO
EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR Liz Brown (liz.brown@gmgvegas.com) MANAGING EDITOR Dave Mondt (dave.mondt@gmgvegas.com) ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR/SPORTS AND DIGITAL Ray Brewer (ray.brewer@gmgvegas.com) STAFF WRITERS Mick Akers, April Corbin, Yvonne Gonzalez, Jesse Granger, Chris Kudialis, Thomas Moore, Cy Ryan, Camalot Todd, Ricardo Torres-Cortez COPY DESK CHIEF John Taylor GENERAL EDITOR Paul Szydelko ASSISTANT GENERAL EDITOR Adam Candee COPY EDITOR Christian Bertolaccini SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS EDITOR Craig Peterson RESEARCHER Jamie Gentner EDITORIAL CARTOONIST Mike Smith LIBRARY SERVICES SPECIALIST Rebecca Clifford-Cruz OFFICE COORDINATOR Nadine Guy
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Comedian Rita Rudner and MGM Resorts International executive Mark Prows were honored at the Casino Entertainment Awards. Rudner holds the record for the longest running solo comedy show in Las Vegas history. Prows is senior vice president, entertainment operations. The Axis at Planet Hollywood was recognized as Casino Arena/Amphitheater of the Year. Clint Holmes was named Casino Entertainer of the Year. Cody Sims is director of field marketing at Cox Business in Las Vegas. Brett Burke is vice sims burke president of media sales at Cox Media in Las Vegas. Adam Joseph is Opportunity Village’s vice president of philanthropy. Vesela Zehirev joined HELP of Southern Nevada’s board of trustees. Amber Held is an event development specialist at Las Vegas Events. Traci Trevino is the marketing and events manager for After-School All-Stars. Sarah Nelson is the organization’s program director. Christine Bouchard is the office manager. Ben Sparks is the director of political affairs and Julie Walburn is in charge of public affairs and finance at RedRock Strategies. Ashley Johnson is chief financial officer of HCA’s American Group. Lashunda Marshall is volunteer coordinator at Nevada Donor Network. Workplace ESL Solutions, founded by Ronna Timpa, is certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council — West. Cheryl Congdon is the manager of national brand alliances at Kre8 Media Outdoor Advertising. Ryan Thornton is the Mesquite Fire Department public information officer. Jan Jones Blackhurst is the Public Education Foundation board of directors chairwoman. Sig Rogich will serve as chairman emeritus. Other new officers include: John Guedry, senior vice chair; Josh Miller, vice chair of finance; Kendall Ten-
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Makers & Finders opened at 2120 Festival Plaza Drive, Suite 140. Christian Gonzales is the general manager.
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Dray Gardner joined the board of directors of Yoga Haven. Brianne Wills is marketing manager at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson. Steve Aichroth is administrator of the Nevada Housing Division. Jason Sanborn is the South Point poker room manager. Steve Pastorino is vice president of corporate partnerships for the Las Vegas Lights Football Club. José Luis Sanchéz Solá is the head coach. The accounting firms of Fair, Anderson & Langerman, and Houldsworth, Russo & Co. were named two of Accounting Today’s “Best Accounting Firms to Work For.” Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory opened at the Fremont Hotel. The Advanced Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center at Centennial Hill Hospital is open at 6850 N. Durango Drive, Suite 116, Las Vegas. Gaming Laboratories International is the first independent test laboratory to be awarded certification accreditation in the province of Mendoza, Argentina. Bazaar Studio & Parlor, a photo studio, is open at 6201 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas. MountainView Hospital remodeled its labor and delivery unit, including eight private birthing suites, four-bed triage and four antepartum rooms. VegeNation is open at 10075 S. Eastern Ave. U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of best hospitals for 2017-18 names MountainView Hospital, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, and Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican’s Siena Campus as “high-performing hospitals.” MountainView’s and Southern Hills’ statuses are based on scores for heart failure. The Siena Campus’ status is based on scores for colon cancer surgery and hip
CarMax opened a location at 4900 N. Rancho Drive. AT&T, in a public-private partnership with FirstNet, will build, operate and maintain a secure wireless broadband communications network for Nevada’s first responders at no cost to the state.
Culichi Town is open at Fiesta Rancho. Dignity Health was awarded the top company spot in Glassdoor’s annual Best Places to Interview ranking. “Virtual Reality Powered by Zero Latency” launched at Level Up at MGM Grand. McCarran International Airport opened three airport nursing suites, created by Mamava. One is on the skybridge connecting the C concourse with the A and B gates; another is placed near the children’s play area in the D concourse; and a third is in Terminal 3 near gate E9. Aurelio’s Pizza of Las Vegas is open at 6010 W. Craig Road, Suite 150. Absolute Balance is open at 6115 S. Fort Apache, Suite 104. The studio offers hand balancing, aerial and power yoga, Pilates and contortion taught by Cirque du Soleil acrobats. The following Clark County School District schools have been named Nationally Certified Magnet Schools: Walter Bracken STEAM Academy, Ed W. Clark High School, Cashman Middle School, East Career and Technical Academy, Mabel Hoggard Math & Science Elementary School, Northwest Career and Technical Academy, Southwest Career and Technical Academy. Blo Blow Dry Bar, owned by Nancy Ayala, is open at 3900 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. The Southern Nevada Health District redesigned gethealthyclarkcounty.org. La Voz, the Hispanic Law Student Association at the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law, was recognized by the Hispanic National Bar Association as its 2017 “Law Student Organization of the Year.” Shriners Hospitals for Children, which has sponsored the PGA Tour event in Las Vegas since 2008, signed a three-year extension that carries its commitment to the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open through 2020.
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Q&A with Christina Ellis
Working in family business ‘a dream come true’ By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz | STAFF WRITER
Christina Ellis started working at Ellis Island when she was 12. Now director of marketing at the family business, she oversees social media, graphics, branding, mailers, promotions, advertising and special events for the popular locals casino. “To work alongside my father and sister every day is a dream come true,” she said. “I couldn’t imagine not working with my family. When you grow up in the family business, you get to know the longtime team members and they, in turn, become your extended family.” Ellis Island is undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation. Tell us about that. The Front Yard, our new beer garden concept, is scheduled to open in April. It’s a two-story venue that will be equipped to handle everything from a quick drink after work to large private parties and weddings. This is the first major project I’ve been involved with from blueprint to execution, and it is one of the most ambitious and exciting projects Ellis Island has ever undertaken. As the Front Yard has been constructed, Ellis Island’s hotel has undergone a complete renovation: new carpets, doors, tiling in the bathrooms and USB ports next to every bed. Our goal was to make the property a modern boutique hotel that is affordable when compared with average Strip prices. How many people are on your team and what’s your management style? There are three people on our marketing team: myself, my sister Anamarie, who is the director of player development, and a marketing assistant. We each wear a bunch of different hats. Because we are such a small team, my management style is to allow people to make projects their own and to encourage creativity. I love collaborating and working on big teams, but at Ellis Island, it is all hands on deck to ensure projects are completed effectively and on time. If you hire the right people, coach them up and give them a lot of responsibility, more times than not, they’ll pass the test. What’s your favorite offering or amenity at the property? I love that everyone I meet in town has an Ellis Island karaoke story. Who doesn’t love listening to karaoke? Every night of the week, people get up there and belt out their favorite songs. I also enjoy the Ellis Island beer, which has been brewed on site for nearly 20 years. Our brewmaster, Joe Pickett, is a master of his craft.
Christina Ellis ranks Ellis Island’s brewery as one of her favorite amenities at the property. (Christopher DeVargas/staff)
What is the best business advice you’ve received? My grandfather (Frank Ellis, Jr., who opened the original Village Pub) used to call me all the time. He was always full of advice and I remember being so inspired by something he said that I wrote it down on a Post-it, and I still have it at my desk. It says, “If you’ve got it and nobody knows about it, then you might as well not have it.” What has been your most exciting professional project? Without question, the Front Yard. It’s been a long time in the making, and we can see the finish line. We hope it complements the rest of the property, and gives locals and tourists another reason to visit us. What’s your favorite place to have fun in Las Vegas? Besides Ellis Island, I enjoy everything about Atomic Liquors. It’s my favorite downtown destination. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what
would it be? I would like to see the community’s arts scene continue to develop. One of the coolest things about Las Vegas is that it rebrands itself every 10-15 years. The sense of community has become more apparent, and a big reason for that is the growing arts community and downtown’s development.
we market Ellis Island.
If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? I love the Pacific Northwest. My grandparents have a cabin in Woodland, Wash., so I spent many summers there. I love the rain and how green everything is.
What is something that people might not know about you? Art and creativity are both important to me, on a personal and community level. I went to school for Fine Arts at the University of Southern California, and continue to paint and do illustrations. I’m involved in a bunch of creative endeavors in town, including CreativeMornings/Las Vegas, a monthly breakfast lecture series for local artists, entrepreneurs and creative types. It’s a chance to network and enhance the arts scene. My fine arts background helps fuel so many of our creative projects at Ellis Island. It has helped with such aspects as picking interiors for the Front Yard and lettering our chalkboards inside the restaurant.
Whom do you admire? I admire my father, Gary Ellis. His ability to see the big picture is second to none. He is so entrepreneurial and is always thinking two steps ahead. I also admire Jen Gotch, who founded the lifestyle brand Ban.do. Her company has transformed the way products geared toward women are sold. Ban.do sells nostalgia and the idea of having fun, which is how
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I hope I’m still at Ellis Island and that we’ll have expanded upon the entertainment and venue side of things. I would also like to maintain our standing among the local community.
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by the numbers
210,000
Number of gallons of oil spilled from the Keystone pipeline last month in South Dakota. Since this spill, the pipeline has been shut down and oil prices jumped 2 percent, the highest since July 2015.
$2.56 trillion International Monetary Fund’s projected gross domestic product for the United Kingdom this year, dropping it to the sixthlargest economy in the world. India is projected to enter the top 5 in 2019, which could slide the U.K. even further down the list.
57 million
Number of Uber users whose data was stolen by hackers in October 2016. The data included names, emails and phone numbers. The hackers demanded a $100,000 ransom for the data, which Uber paid.
160,805
Number of shares of Facebook that billionaire Peter Thiel sold recently for $29 million. Thiel was an early investor in 2004, investing $500,000 at a $5 million valuation. Thiel has made over a billion dollars selling his Facebook shares over the years.
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Number of U.K. water utility companies that admitted their technicians use divining rods to find underground leaks or water pipes. The method of finding water has been used for centuries but has no scientific backing.
2,500
Number of pumpkin pies that local Smith’s Food and Drug stores donated to Three Square Food Bank to distribute to families in need for Thanksgiving.
203,086
Number of background checks for weapons purchases reported by the FBI on the day after Thanksgiving, a single-day record.
Carolynn Towbin, left, and her daughter, Jesika Towbin, are owners of Towbin Ferrari Maserati of Las Vegas, the state’s only licensed dealer of the brands. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
Viewing luxury cars is ‘like seeing a beautiful painting in the perfect lighting’ By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz Staff Writer
Describe your mother-daughter work dynamic.
Towbin Ferrari • Maserati of Las Vegas Address: 5550 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Phone: 702-659-6600 Website: ferrarimaseratioflasvegas.com Hours of operation: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday Owned/operated by: Carolynn and Jesika Towbin In business since: 2017
We work very well together, and we are the first female dealers of a Ferrari and Maserati dealership in North America. We are both proud of that accomplishment, and we hope that it inspires other women, particularly young women in Las Vegas, as they work in or enter a male-dominated field. Our partnership works because we both recognize our own and each other’s strengths, and we have each taken on the roles that best suit those strengths.
experiences. What’s trending as far as financing vs. leasing luxury vehicles?
Leasing luxury vehicles is definitely a leading trend. Most of our clients purchase new cars every 1824 months, which makes leasing a popular option to ease the process of upgrading a vehicle. Corporations often purchase vehicles for company use, and leasing is an easy way to write off business expenses without the depreciation of the cars. What is your business philosophy?
The Towbins have been a part of Las Vegas’ automotive industry for decades. What sets this dealership apart from previous establishments?
When we looked for a site to build the showroom, we wanted to channel a more cosmopolitan feel, like the showrooms in Paris, New York City and San Francisco. The turntable is another cool feature; these cars are works of art, and when you see them on display, it’s like seeing a beautiful painting in the perfect lighting. In addition to automobile buyers, people come by just to see the cars, and we welcome that. Who are your clients/customers?
While we certainly have a loyal clientele of the “Who’s Who” in Las Vegas — casino executives, entrepreneurs, local celebrities and business owners — we also work with buyers from around the world. The owners of multiple luxury automobiles will typically develop long-term relationships — they want to work with a dealer who is going to give them an excellent value while understanding their preferences, all while providing personalized
We love this quote — “They may forget what you said — but they will never forget how you made them feel,” by Carl W. Buehner. What’s the best business advice you’ve received?
My grandfather said, “the harder you work, the luckier you get.” Regardless of background, if you work hard and focus on your dreams, the more opportunities you’re given, driving your goals to fruition. What is the best part about doing business in Las Vegas?
We love the close-knit community and strong local relationships we’ve built, which has really made this feel like home for our brand. Las Vegas prides itself on providing a luxurious and hospitable experience for millions of visitors annually, and the Ferrari and Maserati brands are built to exude a grand experience. This city is an everevolving marketplace, and it is important for us to focus on our brand development and keep up with the everchanging market developments.
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On Jesse Granger’s story “Is the ‘Vegas flu’ a factor in Golden Knights’ early success?”: Of course, it’s also possible that the Knights are just a hard-working, tough team that is kicking other teams’ butts by outhustling them. — Alan Feldman On Mick Akers’ story “DC Solar offers free electricvehicle charging in Las Vegas”: These are great, but they are parked in not very useful places. Gas stations? Really? Why would I park my car at a gas station for 2 hours to charge it? — Krystal Hosmer On April Corbin’s story “Clark County commits $4.5M a year for monorail extension to Mandalay Bay”: It doesn’t make sense and will never turn a profit unless it goes to the airport. But we all know the taxi and limo companies will bribe the Clark County commissioners to make sure that never happens. — Kelly McKenzie The monorail must connect to the airport, Strip and new stadium. The parking situation demands this. Common sense demands this. — David Stein I have parked for free at Westgate (and Hilton) and used the monorail for CES. Works like a dream. — Anthony Gelish
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guest column: journey. Companies love numeric customerreating or improving cusChad Storlie satisfaction and other survey scores because tomer experience is a hot they are easy to report, easy to track and initiative at many companies, easy to analyze. But they are ineffective to from those in the Fortune 500 understand and improve a customer-journey to 5-10 person startups. assessment. Companies must have great text analytics and It takes passion and perseverance to build great experienccustomer-sentiment analysis to tell them what is working, es for customers across all interaction points in an organizawhat is not working and the customer’s sentiment. tion. A great product or service is just the starting point. You also need a great billing process, great digital tools, reasonable n Find ways to improve customer loyalty along every pricing and refined ways to resolve customer problems. part of the journey. Focusing on growth, cost-reduction Here are steps to have a great customer experience program: initiatives and competitors’ price actions will not create and measure great customer experience. The best measure is n Define what customer experience is for the entire loyalty. If a customer returns, they contribute to the financompany. Companies traditionally create customers and cial results of a firm. When customers defect, become spocompete on the need-satisfaction ability of their products radic or simply fall away, that is the bottom-line assessment and services. Customer experience seeks to understand and of how well your customer experience program is working. create great customer experiences. If I am purchasing a cup of coffee, I want more than just n Track and advertise improvements to the customer a great taste. I want a pleasant in-store experience, a clear journey. Ongoing improvements to the customer journey menu, an-easy-to-use mobile-phone app and an effective should be promoted. Customers need to know that companies customer-service platform if I have a problem. are listening and acting on their feedback. Dedicated, clear customer communication programs should inform customers n Create an initial customer-journey map. Create a how companies are acting to improve. broad, visual representation of how the customer interacts Customer experience is within the reach of any company with the company. How do customers hear about your serin any industry, and in any stage of its existence. Great cusvices? How do they shop and purchase? How do they return tomer experience drives extreme customer loyalty and with products? How do they receive and pay their bills? Customit great financial results. er-journey maps are high-level guides to help a company Chad Storlie is an adjunct professor of marketing at Creighunderstand, monitor and improve a customer’s interactions. ton University. n Listen to comments, not scores, along the customer
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Mandarin Oriental, that rare resort on the Strip that doesn’t feature a casino, a nightclub or a show, has found a creative new way to entertain guests. Pepper, a sleek 4-foot tall humanoid robot with wide eyes and a tablet at the ready, greets visitors to the resort’s 23rd floor Sky Lobby. She serves as both an attraction and a wealth of information as guests click on her interactive screen. “She really is a form of entertainment,” said Patricia Galas, director of marketing and communications for Mandarin Oriental. “She dances and she poses for pictures. We’ve loaded her with the most frequently asked questions.” Among the topics Pepper has answers about are places to get breakfast, how to get to a room, the location of the nearest ATM, checkout time and shows to see. “Things that maybe people would wait in line for at the front desk to ask someone, now they can just go up to her and ask her,” Galas said. “She’s that added colleague in the lobby.” Pepper was launched by Mandarin Oriental on Nov. 7 and is the first of its kind on the Strip.
The intention was not to replace any human workers with Pepper, but to supplement them. With Pepper handling common questions that can hold up lines, employees can handle lessroutine situations. During Pepper’s first two weeks on the job, Mandarin beta-tested her in the lobby and collected data from her interactions with guests. Galas and Mandarin staff are in contact with the manufacturer, SoftBank Robotics, several times a week to ensure Pepper’s software is continuously updated. “We want to make her more responsive to what we need,” Galas said. “Right now, we’re keeping it very basic.” Pepper and her human-like movements have already made her a mini celebrity at the hotel. “The reactions to her are pretty incredible. They’re in awe, like they’re seeing a little baby for the first time,” Galas said. “Seeing kids interact with her — they cannot believe it. They’re really comfortable with iPads and such, so they’re pressing all her buttons. “It’s a fascination that I have not witnessed in a long time. It’s kind of magical.”
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Butch Harmon on renovations at his Rio Secco Golf Club By adam candee STAFF WRITER
The capable hands of course architect Rees Jones and the trained eye of instructor Butch Harmon could steer most golf courses to success. Yet as Rio Secco Golf Club, the Jones-designed track where Harmon founded his Las Vegas golf school in 1997, began to show its age, both men knew changes were needed. From how they chose to renovate their course this year comes an interesting insight into golf in a resort community — sometimes, the house should not win. Harmon, who first visited the area more than 50 years ago to play in the Nevada Open and now calls Las Vegas home, sat down with VEGAS INC to discuss the state of golf in Southern Nevada and beyond. When you looked at this course 20 years in, what did you see in terms of changes that needed to be made? You look at pace of play, how long
it takes to get around the golf course. This is a difficult golf course. Eightyfive percent of people who play, slice. So there harmon were bunkers on the right side of holes that we took out that were in that 200-yard range just because the good players would hit it so much past them. We wanted to make it more difficult for them and more scoring-friendly for the higher handicaps. As golf looks to not only attract new players but keep the ones it has, is there a need to attract the higher handicappers? We’re a resort golf course, so we have all kinds of players. We want to give not only the best chance to have a good score, but we want you to enjoy the experience. If a golf course is too hard, people (won’t come back) to play because it’s too hard. We’re not try-
ing to hold a U.S. Open here or hold a (PGA) Tour event here. We’re trying to take care of our customers. How would you assess the overall health of the golf business in Southern Nevada? It’s good. This facility has always made money. It does about 30,000plus rounds a year, so it gets a lot of play. ... But you have to give the people the quality. The past couple of years, the quality of the golf course hasn’t been good. I’m honest in telling you that. It wasn’t fun to play, so it was important for us to create a nice environment again. Golf in this city is a huge thing. It’s a huge part of what Las Vegas does. You have to have something that attracts people in the daytime as much as nighttime. What have been the biggest changes in technology and equipment the past few decades? Golf has evolved a lot in the 20
years since this course opened. The equipment has changed, the ball has changed, the clubs have changed. The downside with the change in equipment is that the average golfer doesn’t get to take advantage of it. The Tour player hits the ball 30, 40, 50 yards farther. The ball doesn’t curve as much as it used to — that’s why they can swing so much harder. The average player doesn’t have the clubhead speed to get the advantage. What have you learned about Las Vegas in the time you’ve lived here? Our tax structures, our weather, everything about it is a great place to live. The rest of the world saw in such a terrible tragedy how this town came together so quickly, how we really are united. We’re a very close-knit town. All my friends when I moved here in ’97, they said, “Oh my God, you’ll be broke in a month as much as you like to gamble.” I learned after about a month, that wasn’t going to happen.
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Wynn, Caesars, MGM make big investments casino companies on the Strip — and a few smaller ones — have spent or are planning to spend millions of dollars adding meeting or convention space to their portfolios. n In August, Caesars Entertainment finished a $6.5 million renovation of meeting halls at the Flamingo. Company executives have said they plan to add a 300,000-square-foot convention facility on land Caesars owns on Koval Lane. n Steve Wynn plans to close his Strip golf course this month and spend billions on a lagoon attraction with a hotel and meeting space. The land’s proximity to the Las Vegas Convention Center and the Sands Expo was a big factor in his reasoning. n Last year, MGM Resorts International completed a $70 million expansion of the convention space at Mandalay Bay. This year, it broke ground on a $130 million expansion of the MGM Grand Convention Center. It has plans for conference space at Park MGM and MGM CEO Jim Murren recently said the company would continue to add more convention facilities. “We’re looking for other growth opportunities as well, including in the building we are in right now at Bellagio,” Murren said during a recent conference call to discuss third-quarter earnings. By investing in convention space, MGM and its competitors aren’t just taking advantage of a lucrative customer base. They’re helping to ensure Las Vegas stays a step ahead of rivals such as Orlando, Fla., Chicago and New York, as well as up-and-coming locations like San Diego, New Orleans and Nashville, Tenn. “It’s extremely important for a city to remain investing in infrastructure,” said Alex Platia, a senior marketing manager with CVENT, which provides convention and meeting software to meeting planners and hoteliers. “It does help attract new organizations to the city.” Platia says the first question convention planners ask when searching for a destination is: Does the city have enough modern convention space to handle their events? “They’re always looking for the fresh thing, and they want to go to newly renovated places,” he said. “And ultimately, the city sees the benefits, because often those conventiongoers will stick around.”
the value of the meetings market, including the number of jobs created and their enormous economic impact.” That’s why most Strip resorts are adding meeting space and have supported the expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, the funding of which was approved (along with the money for the NFL stadium) in a special session of the Nevada Legislature last year. The Legislature approved an increase in room taxes to help fund a $1.5 billion revamp of the convention center. The first phase was the demolition The Riviera’s Monte Carlo tower and adjacent buildings are imploded Aug. 16, 2016, of the Riviera; the second phase is the construction of a 1.4 million-squareto make way for a Las Vegas Convention Center expansion. (STEVE MARCUS/staff file) foot expansion. And the final stage will Las Vegas’ convention ranking be renovating the existing buildings. In 2016, the convention center The difference? The TSNN ranking According to CVENT, a company hosted 22 percent of the city’s conis based where the top 250 largest that provides convention and meetconventions in the country are hosted. vention attendees. ing software to meeting planners and The CVENT list is slightly different. hoteliers, Las Vegas is the secondBut Las Vegas isn’t the only desti“Our ranking includes major conmost popular convention destination nation upping its convention game. ventions and conferences,” said Alex in the U.S., behind Orlando, Fla. Two top competitors are as well. Platia, a senior marketing manager Terry Jicinsky, the LVCVA’s senior New York is planning to spend with CVENT. “But it also includes vice president of operations, quotes $1.5 billion to expand the Jacob K. Jasmaller meetings that are more the Trade Show News Network vits Convention Center in Manhattan. spread out across the country, that (TSNN) to boast that Las Vegas is And last month, the Orlando Sentinel other markets might be competing the No. 1 convention destination in reported that officials at Orlando’s for as well.” the U.S. and has been for 23 years. Orange County Convention Center are planning to ask county commisThe benefits of being Sin City sioners to approve a $500 million exnity here to extend that conversation pansion of that facility. When other cities are getting into in the evenings.” ready for bed, Las Vegas is preparing Smaller markets also are trying “Orlando … they’re more theme to party, which makes it more attracto attract convention attendees and parks and restaurants, but we have a tive to convention exhibitors, Jicinsky organizers. New Orleans is spendnightlife environment which has secsays. ing $65 million to upgrade the area ondary value that not a lot of people “As an exhibitor, it’s your job. around its convention center. San think about. The park environment You’re being sent here by your Diego officials have been trying to get in Orlando is a daytime activity, and employer and you’re being held a trade show is also daytime activity. a ballot initiative underway to fund accountable for booking business,” that city’s convention space. But we don’t have to overcome that. Jicinsky said. “And you book busi“San Diego is a great example,” said The product we have is a nighttime ness by building relationships and Terry Jicinsky, the LVCVA’s senior function, and it doesn’t conflict with networking with buyers on the trade daytime meetings. It supplements it.” vice president of operations. “They’re show floor. But there is an opportuvery focused on their strategy to expand the San Diego Convention Center. Politics to date have prevented raise occupancy rates, and that allows The tendency of attendees to exthem from doing it, but they’re very hotels to raise room rates for other tend a midweek convention trip into much in that second-tier category customers. Finally, filling rooms on the weekend is lucrative, Platia said. and looking to move into the first tier. weekends is often not a problem for Even if conventiongoers don’t extend “New Orleans is working on a proStrip resorts. But filling them midtheir stays, Las Vegas resorts still bengram that’s very similar to our proweek can be a challenge. Conventions efit from their business in a number gram, expanding their convention address that need. of less obvious ways. center and bringing it closer to the “Because meetings and events are First, Strip resorts don’t have to French Quarter. So it makes that desso important to Las Vegas, the major discount room rates for convention tination a package.” players in the city are working togethattendees in the same way they do for “Nashville has also grown on the er to profess the value of face-to-face some other customer segments. Peolist for the past several years,” Platia meetings,” said Chandra Allison, seple going to conventions are less sensaid. “(It has) spent a ton of money nior vice president of sales for the Vesitive about room rates because their making improvements on its hotels netian, Palazzo and Sands Expo. “The employers are picking up the tab. and its convention center.” community is better understanding In addition, large conventions
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Calendar of events MONDAY, DEC. 4 Summit on Nevada Education Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $30 for students; $65 general admission (registration required) Location: UNLV Student Union ballroom, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Contact Sheila Bray at the UNLV College of Education at 702-895-3607 or sheila. bray@unlv.edu This annual summit welcomes educators, administrators, policymakers, community leaders, teacher preparation leaders, pre-service teachers and others with a direct link to education in Nevada to share ideas, challenges and lessons to improve and celebrate Nevada education.
TUESDAY, DEC. 5 Henderson Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $15 for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins (register by Dec. 4) Location: Miller’s Ale House, 594 Stephanie St., Henderson Information: Contact Donna Israelson of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce at 702-5658951 or disraelson@hendersonchamber.com Bring new, unwrapped toys to donate to Leadership Henderson’s Toys for Tots drive. Local Marines will accept toy donations, and Santa Joe will be there for photos and to take Christmas wishes.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 Outlook ’18 Time: 7-9:30 a.m. Cost: $95 Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit lasvegasoutlook.com The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance and UNLV are teaming up to bring together sought-
after speakers to provide in-depth analysis of what to expect heading into next year on the local, national and global levels. Speakers include Christopher Thornberg, founding partner of Beacon Economics; Stephen Miller, professor and director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at UNLV; and Jeremy Aguero, principal analyst with Applied Analysis.
THURSDAY, DEC. 7 Roadmap to Success Series Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: $15 for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins (register by Dec. 5) Location: Henderson Business Resource Center seminar room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Contact the Henderson Chamber of Commerce at 702-565-8951 or visit hendersonchamber.com Preston Sumner, president of CEO Focus of Nevada, will present “51 Fatal Business Errors and How to Avoid Them.” This interactive workshop is based on the book of the same name by Jim Muehlhausen and “The E-Myth” by Michael Gerber. The workshop is targeted at CEOs and business owners who want to grow their business without sacrificing their nonbusiness life. IRS Form 1099-MISC Reporting Requirements and Training Time: 7:30-9 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Houldsworth, Russo & Co., 8675 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-269-9992 or visit trusthrc. com Houldsworth, Russo & Co. principal Lynn Myers, CPA, and senior accountant Elizabeth Borngesser, CPA, will cover issuing a 1099 form, streamlining information to have on file and how to avoid end-of-the-year panic. AET Environmental regulatory update Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free
Location: Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Information: Contact Ed Domanico or Zachary Todd in the AET Environmental Las Vegas office at 702-436-6228 or aetcc@aetenvironmental.com Hear from guest speaker Ralph McCullers, a hazardous waste and pollution prevention specialist for UNR and with Reno’s Small Business Development Council in its business environmental program. Southern Nevada Home Builders Association Installation and Awards Luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $55 Location: Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Information: Email events@snhba.com The Southern Nevada Home Builders Association and its HomeAid Southern Nevada chapter will install officers and their board of directors for 2018.
FRIDAY, DEC. 8 Pro Bono Luncheon Time: 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $75 Location: Pavilions 8-11 at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada at 702-386-1070 or visit lacsn.org Help the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada honor 1,050 volunteer attorneys who served 6,299 clients through its Pro Bono Project. BOMA Nevada Mingle & Jingle Time: Noon Cost: $45 for members; $50 for nonmembers Location: Cili at Bali Hai Golf Course, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call BOMA Nevada at 702-9382662, email bomanevada@bomanevada.org or visit bomanevada.org Join the Building Owners and Managers Association of Nevada for its monthly networking mixer.
Conventions
expected Show Location Dates attendance
National American Indian Housing Council Legal Symposium
Venetian
Dec. 3-5
325
Construction Super Conference
Encore
Dec. 4-6
450
Power-Gen International Conference
Las Vegas Convention Center
Dec. 5-7
20,000
Royal Court Coronation
Alexis Park
Dec. 6-11
500
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Camp & Hunter Christmas Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center
Dec. 7-16
5,000
U.S. Marine Corps USMC Ball
Paris Las Vegas
Dec. 8
1,500
American Association of Diabetes Educators for DSMES Boot Camp
Cosmopolitan
Dec. 8-9
300
Las Vegas Numismatic Society - The Vegas Coin and Jewelry Show
Westgate
Dec. 8-10
2,000
American Academy of Clinical Psychiatrists Psychiatry Update
Cosmopolitan
Dec. 9-11
500
XLive Annual Conference & Expo
Mandalay Bay
Dec. 10-13
1,300
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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 7 L&M Auto 8104 Tropic Isle Circle Las Vegas, NV 89128 Attorney: Angela Lizada at angela@lizadalaw.com
Bid Opportunities
Buyer: Kanawati Group Buyer agent: Thomas Olivetti of Colliers International $2,937,500 for 24,806 square feet, industrial 2020 Pama Lane, Las Vegas 89119 Seller: MCA Pama Seller agent: Danielle Steffen and Amy Ogden of Cushman & Wakefield Buyer: NOA Capital Buyer agent: Did not disclose
Dec. 7 2:15 p.m. Casino Drive, Harrah’s driveway to State Route 163 storm drain Clark County, 604599 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Dec. 8 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for power washing for Clark County buildings Clark County, 604677 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov
Dec. 15 2:15 p.m. Northern Clark County 215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway North Fifth Street to UPRR Clark County, 604560 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov 2:15 p.m. Seachlight — Encinitas storm drain Clark County, 604656 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Dec. 21 3 p.m. Current production model air resource apparatus Clark County, 604664 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions Sales $3,500,000 for 2.5 acres, land Jones Boulevard and Roy Horn Way (APN: 176-01-201-008), Las Vegas 89118 Seller: Takouhi Zotian Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: NV LAS DEC LLC Buyer agent: Brian Fike of Colliers International $3,175,000 for 44 units, multifamily residential 1225 E. Hacienda Ave., Las Vegas 89119 Seller: Alpha Wave Investors Seller agent: Thomas Olivetti of Colliers International
$2,805,400 for 46 units, multifamily residential 1525 Pinto Lane, Las Vegas 89106 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Revive Apartments Buyer agent: Devin Lee, James Hahn and Robin Willett of Northcap Commercial $1,366,508 for 9,556 square feet, industrial 6847 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89119 Seller: Nagala Family Limited Partnership Seller agent: Art Farmanali of Cushman & Wakefield Buyer: Clifford G. & Louise J. Kohler Family Trust Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,025,000 for 11,272 square feet, office 732 S. Third St., Las Vegas 89101 Seller: Summerlin LV LLC Seller agent: Bob Hawkins and Geoffrey West of Cushman & Wakefield Buyer: BLV Holdings Buyer agent: Did not disclose $865,000 for 6,245 square feet, industrial 5154 W. Patrick Lane, Las Vegas 89118 Seller: 288 Investments Seller agent: Brian Riffel and Tyler Jones of Colliers International Buyer: Christopher Lim Buyer agent: Did not disclose $782,000 for 6,800 square feet, industrial 971 Empire Mesa Way, Henderson 89011 Seller: Peterson-Thompson LLC Seller agent: Brian Riffel and Tyler Jones of Colliers International Buyer: 969 Empire LLC Buyer agent: Did not disclose $710,000 for 4,550 square feet, office 2948 E. Russell Road, Las Vegas 89120 Seller: JIB Real Estate Seller agent: Nick Barber and Eric Rogosch of Cushman & Wakefield Buyer: EMA Consulting Buyer agent: Did not disclose $300,000 for 1.35 acres, land South Decatur Boulevard and
West LeBaron Avenue (APN: 17730-201-001), Las Vegas 89141 Seller: Oscar and Sonia Matheu Seller agent: Steven Haynes of Colliers International Buyer: Diamond Decatur Limited Buyer agent: Greg Pancirov and Mike DeLew of Colliers International $396,595 for 1,521 square feet, office 7336 W. Post Road, Suite 8, Las Vegas 89113 Seller: Professional Warehouse Office Condos Seller agent: Brian Riffel, Chris Connell, Grant Traub and Tyler Jones of Colliers International Buyer: Play Golf Designs Buyer agent: Did not disclose
BUSINESS LICENSES UEC USA License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Upgrade Education Center V6E Holdings License types: Interjurisdictional business; marijuana — retail Address: 2917 E. Alexander Road, Suite B, North Las Vegas Owner: V6E Holdings Valley View Family Counseling License type: Professional services Address: 6960 O’Bannon Drive, Suite 190, Las Vegas Owner: Alan Raddatz Vera Doder License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Vera Doder Vertex Cleaning License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Danny and Lydia Herrera Wild Dog License types: Photography; management or consulting service Address: 6144 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: David Filipi
alarm service Address: Did not disclose Owner: All Tint & Protection Ameriwest Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 8670 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Henning Sandra Andrew Branson License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Andrew Branson Ann Higginbotham License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Ann Higginbotham Antonio Mobile Carwash License type: Automobile detailing Address: Did not disclose Owner: Antonio Gomes Isidoro Bella Sahara License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D27, Las Vegas Owner: Teresa Goldman Best Cleaners & Alterations License type: Dry cleaning/laundry facility and services Address: 909 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Francisco Ramirez-Ceron Blessed and Beautiful License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D24, Las Vegas Owner: T-Shirts N Tennis Shoes Blue Truck Window Cleaning License type: Property maintenance Address: 11733 W. Villa San Michele Court, Las Vegas Owner: Novacore Boku Acupuncture License type: General retail sales Address: 3320 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 205B, Las Vegas Owner: Boku Acupuncture Bubba Q’d License type: Restaurant Address: 3850 E. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas Owner: Wookiee Enterprise
Zapata’s Laundromat License type: Laundry/linen services Address: 2045 E. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 100, North Las Vegas Owner: LCDC LLC
Buldogis Unleashed License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 4181 Pioneer Ave., Las Vegas Owner: BMH Ventures
Alfonso Ramirez License type: Rental property Address: 3435 College View Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Alfonso Ramirez
Buy Black Depot License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite G29, Las Vegas Owner: Arcsmedia Enterprises
All Protection Services License type: Contractor; burglar
Car Key Solution License type: Locksmith and safe
mechanic Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Dudu Azran Caribbean Knights International License type: Professional promoter Address: 4460 Arville St., Las Vegas Owner: Beast Boxing Chia Chow License type: Professional services — medical Address: 8751 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 210, Las Vegas Owner: Chia Hua Chow Christopher Dumont License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Christopher Dumont Club K9 License type: General retail sales Address: 232 N. Jones Blvd., Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: Club K9 Cyber World Institute License type: School Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Linda Montgomery Daisy Nails License type: Cosmetology Address: 4508 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Khanh Mai and Danny Dang Decor 8 Interiors License type: Designer or decorator Address: 3153 Via Tellaro, Henderson Owner: Dulcinea Design Deerbrooke Farm License type: Temporary merchant Address: 6651 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Steve Phillips Defnote License type: Advertising business Address: 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Defnote Diane Dinkelman License type: Social work/behavioral therapy business Address: 1481 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 129, Henderson Owner: Diane Dinkelman Dispatch Health License type: Professional services — medical Address: 3841 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 203, Las Vegas Owner: Dispatch Health NV Wagner Doctors Center Henderson License type: Medical office Address: 1371 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 120, Henderson Owner: Leo Capobianco
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Records and Transactions Dream Soluna License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D25, Las Vegas Owner: Saudy Talero E and L Pool Service License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Ernesto Puerta
Hytiva Media License types: Medical marijuana support; management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Thomas Clarke Jaime Verling License type: Real estate sales Address: 1620 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jaime Verling
E Gloria Nelson-Larrimore License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 2750 S. Durango Drive, Suite 1129, Las Vegas Owner: Gloria Nelson-Larrimore
Jcord LLC License type: Contractor Address: 1226 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson Owner: Jcord LLC
Fairway Independent Mortgage License type: Mortgage lending Address: 1489 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 110, Henderson Owner: Fairway Independent Mortgage
Jennifer Spesia License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 327 Warm Front St., Henderson Owner: Jennifer Spesia
Free Slot Games of Las Vegas License type: General retail sales Address: 8683 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 280, Las Vegas Owner: Free Slot Games of Las Vegas
Just Like That Jewelry License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B9, Las Vegas Owner: Just Like That Jewelry
Gaby’s General Cleaning License type: Property maintenance Address: 3985 E. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Roxana Ruelas GPRP Distributors License type: Marijuana distributor support Address: 195 Willis Carrier Canyon, Suite 400, Las Vegas Owner: Roger and Gary Primm HB Models and Talent Agency License type: Employment agency Address: Did not disclose Owner: Hailey Dropkin and Brooke Lederman Hi-Tech Automotive License type: Automotive garage (major) Address: 2201 Industrial Road, Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: Hi-Tech Automotive Repair Holiday Sales License type: Temporary merchant Address: 510 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Realty Holdings Home Means Nevada License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 3300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 480, Las Vegas Owner: Shannon Chamber Horizon Air License type: Contractor Address: 819 San Eduardo Ave., Henderson Owner: Horizon Service
Karen Heimiller License type: Personal services Address: 954 Wagon Train Drive, Henderson Owner: Karen Heimiller Fitness
Address: 240 N. Jones Blvd., Suite F, Las Vegas Owner: Liquor Emporium Los Bravos Maintenance License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Federico Bravo Love My Garden License type: Lawn maintenance Address: 3405 Altar Rock Lane, North Las Vegas Owner: Javier Reyes Luminor Holdings II License type: Rental property Address: 3017 E. Carey Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Luminor Holdings II Mango Tango Bar & Grill License types: Night club; tavern; tobacco sales/lounge Address: 2101 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 1, Las Vegas Owner: Cawacha Entertainment Maxx Relaxx Massage & Skin Therapy License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 3825 Craig Crossing Drive, Suite 1053, Las Vegas Owner: Keith Rascoe
KSHP Radio License type: Radio station Address: 2400 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Broadcasting
MMC Industrial and Environmental Services License type: Warehouse or storage Address: 3050 Sirius Ave., Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: MMC Inc.
Las Vegas Professional Detailing License type: Trucking Address: 809 Biljac St., Las Vegas Owner: Linda Hendricks and Garlen Shaverdian
Molina Therapy Massage License type: Massage Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 5510, Las Vegas Owner: Karol Hernandez-Molina
Las Vegas Public Driving School License type: Instruction services Address: 2350 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Sheriff Sheriff
More or Less Entertainment/ Atomic Balloons License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 6129 Alderley Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Jeremy Johnston
Laura Donatella Villa License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Laura Villa Limitless Therapy Services License types: Professional services — medical; general retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Beren Shah and Rob Robb Lion Star Alchemy License types: General services (counter/office); psychic arts — science Address: Did not disclose Owner: Julianna Char Liquor Emporium License types: Tobacco dealer; general retail sales; package
Mr. D’s Sports Bar & Grill License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 2260 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: D-Bar Mr. Granite Construction License types: Contractor; manufacturing, light assembly and fabrication Address: 3050 Sirius Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Gabriela Castillo De Rodriguez Muscle Fitness License type: Health/fitness Address: 4600 W. Craig Road, Suite 101, North Las Vegas Owner: Muscle Fitness
NC Mineral Cosmetics License type: General retail sales Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road (kiosk), Henderson Owner: Nadav Chichian Neometrx License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1860 Whitney Mesa Drive, Suite 130, Henderson Owner: Neometrx Noralyn Bato Canlapan License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Noralyn Canlapan Novedades Marin License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Carmen Marin-Pineda Nozomi Sushi License types: Restaurant; beer/ wine cooler on-sale Address: 2202 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 11, Las Vegas Owner: JSK Management Obstacle Entertainment License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 529 Casa Del Norte Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Obstacle Entertainment Omex of Nevada License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3111 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite A114, Las Vegas Owner: Gali Brothers OneMain Financial of America License type: Finance Address: 661 Marks St., Suite C, Henderson Owner: OneMain Financial of America Onyx Vending Services License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Shawn Woodard Operation: Donuts License type: Mobile catering Address: 1370 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Operation: Donuts Panchos Vegan Tacos Mobile License type: Restaurant Address: 640 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Vegan Bros Panda Express #2847 License type: Restaurant Address: 1350 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Panda Express Preston Agency License type: Collection/credit reporting agency
Address: 2330 Paseo Del Prado, Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Michael Boyce Rebel Bass Karaoke/2 Tons of Fun License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 3413 Barada Heights Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Andrea Thomas Roble Woodworks License type: Manufacturing, light assembly and fabrication Address: 3070 Sirius Ave., Suite 109, Las Vegas Owner: Egipcia Baltodano Salmex Cleaning Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Florisela Lopez -Rivera Sandland Real Estate Services License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 8894 Spanish Ridge Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Sandland Real Estate Services Schwartz Eye Care License type: General retail sales Address: 330 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 360, Las Vegas Owner: Dr. Adam Schwartz Security Paving Co. License type: Contractor Address: 3900 Paradise Road, Suite 218, Las Vegas Owner: Security Paving Co. Shield Fire & Security License type: Handbill and oral solicitation Address: 3395 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 109, Las Vegas Owner: Shield Fire & Security Simple Behavior Solutions License type: Professional services — medical Address: 8565 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Simple Behavior Solutions Skechers USA License type: General retail sales Address: 855 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1585, Las Vegas Owner: Robert and Michael Greenberg and Philip Paccione Smashburger License type: Beer/wine cooler on-sale Address: 5655 Centennial Center Blvd., Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: Smashburger Acquisition — Las Vegas Smashburger License type: Beer/wine cooler on-sale Address: 9101 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 109, Las Vegas
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Records and Transactions Owner: Smashburger Acquisition — Las Vegas Starlight Personal Care License type: Residential home care provider Address: 2801 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 11, Las Vegas Owner: A Starlight Personal Care Sun City Helper License types: Trucking; property maintenance Address: 2100 Kirkland Ave., Las Vegas Owner: David Lomascola T-Mobile Financial License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Addresses: 2265 E. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 110, North Las Vegas; 2598 E. Craig Road, Suite D-2, North Las Vegas Owner: T-Mobile Financial T-Mobile Leasing License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Addresses: 2265 E. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 110, North Las Vegas; 2598 E. Craig Road, Suite D-2, North Las Vegas Owner: T-Mobile Leasing The Perfect Touch Nail Spa License type: Barbershop and cosmetology Address: 2530 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 140, Henderson Owner: Nhi Thinh Toys For You License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 5541, Las Vegas Owner: A&S Distribution TUV SUD America License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 2030 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: TUV SUD America
BUILDING PERMITS $5,331,460, commercial — addition 3837 Bay Lake Trail, North Las Vegas Accelerated Construction $1,494,905, commercial — new 8669 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Sahara Lodging $605,058, commercial — addition 2855 E. Lone Mountain Road, North Las Vegas HVR Builders $425,000, tenant improvement 821 N. Lamb Blvd., Suite 11, Las Vegas All City Plaza
$411,357, wall and/or fence 343 Sand Sage Ave., North Las Vegas Cedco $399,200, fireproof 3750 N. Fifth St., North Las Vegas Aero Automatic Sprinkler Co. $277,747, tenant improvement 300 S. Fourth St., Suite 950, Las Vegas CCR P/A G Bofa Plaza Owner LLC $276,000, tenant improvement 1001 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas KRG Rampart LLC $270,000, residential — new 8017 Ryans Reef Lane, Las Vegas Alejandro Alvarez $250,000, tenant improvement 9555 Hillwood Drive, Suite 160, Las Vegas Margel/Parkway Pointe LLC
derson Did not disclose
Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$136,906, single-family dwelling 2965 Capobella Ave., Henderson KB Home
$103,192, single-family dwelling 877 N. Water St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$136,906, single-family dwelling x3 2807, 2809 and 2812 Falling Mist St., Henderson KB Home
$102,194, residential — new 2876 Cabrillo Terrace St., Henderson KB Home
2910 Highland Drive, Suite P, Las Vegas FKC Highland $53,550, solar 6732 Alissa Kim Court, North Las Vegas Tesla Energy $52,500, solar 346 Foxvale Ave., North Las Vegas Tesla Energy
$134,909, single-family dwelling 932 Keesey Way, Henderson D.R. Horton
$100,000, disaster 424 Proud Eagle Lane, Las Vegas Harry A. Sax Living Trust and Patricia A. Sax Trust
$52,000, wall and/or fence 10715 Stange Ave., Las Vegas Did not disclose
$130,305, residential — new x3 5841, 5853 and 5856 Lavender Breeze St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton
$96,261, residential — new 2882 Cabrillo Terrace St., Henderson KB Home
$45,357, wall and/or fence 345 Brazosport Court, North Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry
$122,322, single-family dwelling 2669 Cooper Gallery St., Henderson Did not disclose
$95,429, single-family dwelling 388 Al Coda Place, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$45,000, pool and/or spa 7009 Red Tide Drive, Las Vegas Deric Hall and Shannon Brooke
$121,546, single-family dwelling 3076 Young Bouvier Ave., Henderson Beazer Homes
$94,265, single-family dwelling 2860 Tanager Hill St., Henderson KB Home
$119,872, residential — new x2 5621 and 5629 Akula Bay St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton
$94,000, tenant improvement 475 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 555, Las Vegas WMCV Phase 2 SPE LLC
$165,684, single-family dwelling 928 Keesey Way, Henderson D.R. Horton
$114,395, residential — new 341 Largo Vista Court, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
$89,400, residential — new 5324 Elkhorn Road, Las Vegas Brenton and Patricia Conrad
$41,000, disaster 812 Carter St., Las Vegas Washington Plaza Apartments and Barker Management
$163,335, residential — new 5857 Lavender Breeze St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton
$114,171, single-family dwelling 394 Espressivo St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$88,609, residential — new 2878 Cabrillo Terrace St., Henderson KB Home
$40,000, tenant improvement 8461 Farm Road, Las Vegas Farm & Durango Investors LLC
$161,914, single-family dwelling 1429 Overseer Ave., Henderson KB Home
$110,125, residential — new x3 5617, 5625 and 5633 Akula Bay St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton
$80,800, fireproof 3750 N. Fifth St., North Las Vegas Aero Automatic Sprinkler Co.
$40,000, pool and/or spa 2440 Palmridge Drive, Las Vegas Gus and Brandy Lapthorne
$80,568, residential — new 2880 Cabrillo Terrace St., Henderson KB Home
$39,550, wall and/or fence 5590 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Di Vegas LLC and Diana Properties
$174,675, residential — new x2 5837 and 5848 Lavender Breeze St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $170,509, residential — new x2 5844 and 5849 Lavender Breeze St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton
$156,258, single-family dwelling x2 924 and 936 Keesey Way, Henderson D.R. Horton
$110,000, commercial — new 8669 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Sahara Lodging
$153,000, tenant improvement 401 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 205, Las Vegas Omninet Westcliff
$109,000, tenant improvement 10190 Covington Cross Drive, Suite 190, Las Vegas Crossing Business Center X and Hines Interests
$151,404, residential — new 5852 Lavender Breeze St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton
$108,486, residential — new 340 Hibiscus Bay Court, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
$143,568, residential — new 5845 Lavender Breeze St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton
$106,852, single-family dwelling 383 Mano Destra Lane, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$141,317, commercial — alteration 4031 Market Center Drive, North Las Vegas TWC Construction
$103,192, single-family dwelling 865 N. Water St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$137,904, single-family dwelling 3028 Young Bouvier Ave., Hen-
$103,192, single-family dwelling 390 Espressivo St., Henderson
$43,645, solar 6733 Kyle Stewart Court, North Las Vegas Vivint Solar Developer $42,893, solar 2305 Flower Ave., North Las Vegas Premier Solar Solutions
$76,650, solar 1701 Arrowhead St., North Las Vegas Tesla Energy
$38,000, tenant improvement 495 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 754, Las Vegas WMCV Phase 1 Spe LLC
$76,268, fireproof 3837 Bay Lake Trail, North Las Vegas E & E Fire Protection
$37,000, tenant improvement 1801 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Peiterson Limited Partnership
$72,000, prefabricated structures 2930 Siena Heights Drive, Henderson Siena Select Medical Rehab Facility
$36,290, pool and/or spa 4125 Free Bird Crest Ave., North Las Vegas Greencare Designs
$62,500, tenant improvement 55 N. Stephanie St., Suite 110, Henderson Jersey Mike’s $60,000, commercial — new 7175 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas RSP Center $60,000, tenant improvement
$35,000, pool and/or spa 6304 Mint Frost Way, Las Vegas Damon Zane $34,650, solar 5713 Leonidas St., North Las Vegas Tesla Energy To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.
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Category: heavy equipment dealers (List ranked by number of employees as of Nov. 15)
Types of equipment offered
Percent of business — sales
Percent of business — rentals
Percent of business — retail
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MaryKaye Cashman, chairwoman/CEO
Top local executive
Company
Employees
Cashman Equipment 3300 Saint Rose Parkway Henderson, NV 89052 800-937-2326 • cashmanequipment.com
800
Modified equipment, Did not disclose compaction equipment, trucks, worktool attachments, water equipment, lifts, air equipment, pumps, power supplies, more
2
H&E Equipment Services 4129 Losee Road North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-320-6500 • he-equipment.com
70
Aerial lifts, cranes, earthmoving equipment, general construction equipment
20
60
20
Mike Iannacchino, branch manager
3
United Rentals 3682 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-399-8780 • unitedrentals.com
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Construction, industrial and trench safety
10
85
5
Brad Nowell, district manager
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ARIES
March 21-April 19 Hopefully, everything won’t come too easily for you in the coming weeks. Meeting no obstructions or challenges would weaken your willpower and cause your puzzle-solving skills to atrophy. It’s also true, though, that you deserve a whoosh of slack. Relax and enjoy your well-deserved rewards. But on the other hand, you will soon receive an opportunity to boost yourself up to an even higher level of excellence and accomplishment. When it comes, be sure you are at peak strength and alertness.
LEO
July 23-Aug. 22 Author Gregory Baer says the odds you will marry a millionaire are 215to-1. They’re 60,000-to-1 that you’ll wed royalty and 88,000-to-1 that you’ll date a model. Your chances are even lower because you’re far more likely to cultivate relationships with people who enrich your soul and stimulate your imagination, but don’t necessarily pump up your ego. Instead of models and millionaires, you connect with practical idealists, energetic creators and emotionally intelligent people.
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 “What is love?” asks philosopher Richard Smoley. “It’s come to have a greetingcard quality,” he mourns. “Half the time ‘loving’ someone is taken to mean nurturing a warmish feeling in the heart for them, which mysteriously evaporates the moment the person has some concrete need or irritates us.” Purge any aspects of this shrunken and shriveled kind of love that may still be lurking in your beautiful soul. You are primed to cultivate an unprecedented new embodiment of mature, robust love.
TAURUS
GEMINI
April 20-May 20 You were born with the potential to give the world specific gifts — benefits and blessings that are unique to you. One of those gifts has been slow in developing. In fact, if you have tried to bestow it in the past, it may have caused problems. But in the coming months, this gift will finally be ripe. You’ll know how to deal crisply with the interesting responsibilities it asks you to take on. Here’s your homework: Get clear about what this gift is and what you will have to do to offer it in its fullness.
May 21-June 20 Experiment with being different from who you have imagined yourself to be and who other people expect you to be. Here are inspirational quotes to help you: 1. “Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” — George Bernard Shaw. 2. “Like all weak men, he laid an exaggerated stress on not changing one’s mind.” — W. Somerset Maugham. 3. “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds. With consistency a great soul has simply nothing to do.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson.
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CANCER
June 21-July 22 Write down a list of your biggest fears. Then call on the magical force within you that is bigger and smarter than your fears. Ask your deep sources of wisdom for the poised courage you need to keep those scary fantasies in their proper place. And what is their proper place? Not as the masters of your destiny, not as controlling agents that prevent you from living lustily, but rather as helpful guides that keep you from taking foolish risks.
VIRGO
LIBRA
SCORPIO
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
What might you do to take better care of yourself in 2018? This will be a fertile meditation for you to keep revisiting. Here’s a good place to start: Consider the possibility that you have a lot to learn about what makes your body operate at peak efficiency and what keeps your soul humming along with the sense that your life is interesting. Here’s another crucial task: Intensify your love for yourself. With that as a driving force, you’ll be led to discover the actions necessary to supercharge your health.
Specialize in these themes during the coming weeks. 1. How to gossip in ways that don’t diminish and damage your social network, but rather foster and enhance it. 2. How to be in three places at once without committing the mistake of being nowhere at all. 3. How to express what you mean without losing your attractive mysteriousness. 4. How to be nosy and brash for fun and profit. 5. How to unite and harmonize the parts of yourself and your life that have been at odds with each other.
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
You know that unfinished task you have half-avoided, allowing it to stagnate? Soon you’ll be able to summon the gritty determination required to complete it. You’ll also be able to carry out the glorious rebirth you’ve been shy about experiencing. To gather the energy you need, reframe your perspective so you can feel gratitude for the failure or demise that has made your glorious rebirth necessary and inevitable.
What’s on your
Jan. 20-Feb. 18 In an ideal world, your work and character would speak for themselves. You’d receive exactly the amount of recognition and appreciation you deserve. You wouldn’t have to devote as much intelligence to selling yourself as you did to developing your skills in the first place. And in the next 10 months, packaging and promoting yourself won’t be so important. Your work and character will speak for themselves with more vigor and clarity than they have before.
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In the coming months, you won’t feel compulsions to set your adversaries’ hair on fire. You won’t fantasize about robbing banks to raise the funds you need, nor will you be tempted to worship the devil. The amount of self-sabotage you commit will be close to zero. Any lame excuses you have used in the past to justify bad behavior will melt away. And you’ll mostly avoid indulging in bouts of irrational and unwarranted anger. What will you do with this prolonged outburst of grace? Use it wisely.
PISCES
Feb. 19-March 20 There used to be a booth at a Santa Cruz flea market that sold items to spur one’s “heroic journey,” like talismans and herbs that stimulated courage and mini-books with personalized advice based on one’s horoscope. You would benefit from a place that sold items like these. The next best thing is to aggressively drum up all the help and inspiration you need. You can and should be well-supported as you follow your dreams on your hero’s journey.
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