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Republicans in the House and Senate have completed their tax bill and are expected to vote on it this week. If it becomes law, what does that mean for your income tax bracket? Or health care in America? And how does it affect businesses? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on the ramifications of the proposed plan.
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The aces have a trump card
When it comes to building a winning franchise in the WNBA, MGM Resorts International means business. The ownership team proved that by signing a legend to coach its Las Vegas Aces.
immigration under trump
Since the election of President Donald Trump, immigrants have felt uneasy about their status in this country. We look at the possibility of a wall along the border with Mexico, the ending of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the travel ban, the H-1B Visa program and Temporary Protected Status.
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During the holidays, the urge to volunteer to help those in need is particularly acute. We suggest some nonprofits to get you started. more life n Recipe: Holiday roast, P30 n Pets available for adoption, P31 n Calendar of events, P40 n Horoscopes, P65 n Puzzles, P66
throwback to old vegas
Derek Stevens’ profile in downtown Las Vegas has grown for more than a decade as he’s expanded his portfolio of renovated and rebranded properties. He sat down with us to discuss his latest project, his interest in bitcoin and why he likes to spend time interacting with guests in his resorts after his back-of-the-house duties are done for the day.
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Good Works: Spina Bifida Association Breanne Walter shares the mission and work of an organization dedicated to helping those with this spinal cord birth defect.
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Alabama sends a message to the GOP In voting to send Doug Jones to the U.S. Senate over alleged pedophile Roy Moore, a red state took a stand for human decency.
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Bill Laimbeer, who previously coached the New York Liberty, now leads the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA. (Associated Press)
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Rick Reich, program director of Trac-B Exchange, a Southern Nevada Health Districtfunded needle-exchange program, loads needledisposal containers into Sterelis, a machine that discards used needles at the Harm Reduction Center. (MIRANDA ALAM/SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY)
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BRIGHT IDEA A pair of solar projects were commissioned to propel Switch’s goal to have its data centers be 100 percent powered by renewable energy (for more details, see page 51).
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HELLER’S HECKLERS Immigrants sat in at U.S. Sen. Dean Heller’s office in Washington, D.C., advocating for passage of the Dream Act. Heller was not there when the group arrived.
DEC. 15
HOTEL GOING UP Construction is underway on a 17-story nongaming, nonsmoking hotel on Flamingo Road, next door to the Palms. The name of the hotel has not yet been revealed.
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NEVER FORGET The 58 crosses at the Clark County Museum, memorializing victims of the Oct. 1 mass shooting, will be taken down and catalogued for eventual permanent exhibit.
DEC. 20
BACK AT THE MACK The UNLV basketball team is back at the Thomas & Mack Center after its annual hiatus for the National Finals Rodeo. The Rebels host Mississippi Valley State at 8 p.m.
$35.8 MILLION Reported purchase price of Frank Sinatra’s old Cal Neva Resort & Casino, which has been closed since 2013. Silicon Valley icon Larry Ellison indicated in bankruptcy court documents that he could buy the resort by Jan. 10.
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The stage crew shovels up fake snow during the Nevada Ballet Theatre’s rehearsal at the Smith Center in preparation for the opening of its annual production of “The Nutcracker.” (CHRISTOPHER DeVARGAS/staff)
Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury returned to the Vegas Golden Knights after missing nearly two months while recovering from a concussion. The Knights lost his first game back in a shootout against Carolina, but Fleury then beat his former club, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins, 2-1 at T-Mobile Arena. Fleury had 59 saves in the two games.
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The Oct. 1 shooting on the Strip and the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight were Google’s fifth- and sixth-most searched terms this year. Hurricane Irma was No. 1, and Matt Lauer was No. 2.
UNLV is expected to break ground next month on a $22.5 million football training complex, university President Len Jessup said. A recent $3 million pledge toward the Fertitta Football Complex brings total donations to about $23 million and should allow construction to begin.
$220K The amount that “Mondays Dark” has raised for 22 local charities this year. The four-year anniversary show will be at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Dec. 18.
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deadly crash kills 3 Metro Police say Daniel Becker was headed south on Eastern Avenue in a Ford Exhibition when he rammed a car, then fled and hit another vehicle near Flamingo Road, crossing the median and striking three pedestrians, who were within a crosswalk at the intersection. Becker, 31, was booked on various counts of DUI and reckless driving.
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Boise State Broncos linebacker Breydon Boyd helps Daniel Mejia with the fit of a shoe as Boise State and Oregon football players assist with the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation shoe distribution at C.P. Squires Elementary School. (Las Vegas News Bureau/special to the sunday)
Number of lies that President Donald Trump told during the first 10 months of his presidency, according to a compilation by The New York Times. In eight years, President Barack Obama told 18 lies, the newspaper found.
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Who wins, loses in tax plan? If new tax bill becomes law, many can expect changes to their tax bracket, personal deductions and more BY YVONNE GONZALEZ | STAFF WRITER
As a group of senators and representatives reach a final version of the GOP’s tax reform legislation, Nevadans have plenty to watch that could affect their bottom line. ¶ The House and Senate both passed major tax reform bills in recent weeks, but key differences needed to be resolved before approval of a final bill that would go to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature. The House bill was expected to add $1.7 trillion to the deficit over the next decade, while the Senate bill was projected to increase the deficit by $1.4 trillion, according to the Joint Committee on Taxation. ¶ Who is helped or hurt by the tax reform measures depends on individual circumstances. Democrats say the bills benefit corporations at the expense of average Americans. Meanwhile, Republicans say the bills would boost middle-class incomes. Here are some of the provisions in play as of press time Friday.
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U.S. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., sponsored an amendment that lawmakers added to the Senate bill, doubling the child tax credit. The House bill would have increased the credit by 50 percent. UNLV law school professor Francine Lipman, whose expertise includes tax law, said during a Nov. 29 event organized by progressive groups that the amendment would not help lowand middle-income families because it could only be used to pay down a tax liability, not increase a tax return. In order to get Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., on board with the reform bill, lawmakers reached an agreement Friday to increase the refundability of the Child Tax Credit from 55 percent to 70 percent.
The House bill would reduce the seven tax brackets in place now to four, according to the Washington, D.C.based Tax Foundation, an independent research organization. Single-income earners would fall in the 12 percent rate for income under $45,000. People who earn more than that would hit a rate of 25 percent, with the next bracket jumping to 35 percent for incomes starting at $200,000. The top bracket starts at $500,000 and is taxed at 39.6 percent. The Senate bill keeps the seven brackets but reduces rates, capping the top bracket at 38.5 percent, according to the Tax Foundation. Facing tougher rules to avoid a filibuster by the chamber’s Democrats, GOP senators have made individual income tax changes temporary to ensure the bill doesn’t deepen the deficit by more than $1.5 trillion in the next 10 years.
ARCTIC DRILLING Though no member of Nevada’s congressional delegation has a seat at the tax bill reconciliation talks, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, is being included in talks as lawmakers explore drilling options in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Senate tax bill would allow energy development in the nonwilderness portion of the refuge area, generating an estimated $1 billion in revenue over the next decade.
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HEALTH CARE Also in the Senate bill is a repeal of the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act, which creates a tax penalty for people who fail to secure health insurance coverage. This provision is excluded from the House bill. Many experts, including Heather Korbulic, the executive director of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, have said this mandate is vital to keeping healthy people in the insurance marketplace and stabilizing costs.
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PERSONAL EXEMPTION/ DEDUCTION The personal exemption was put in place in 1913 to ensure that people were not taxed for a certain portion of their income, according to the Tax Policy Center, a partnership of the Urban Institute and Brookings Institution. That rate was set at $4,050 in 2017 for individuals and dependents, and would be eliminated in both the Senate and House tax bills, according to California-based accounting firm Gumbiner Savett Inc. The firm said both bills almost double the standard deduction, which reduces the taxed portion of a person’s income. Deductions for single filers would be set at $12,200 and married couples filing jointly would qualify for $24,400 standard deduction.
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BUSINESSES Changes are also coming to passthrough taxes, which account for income that business owners earn from their proprietorships, partnerships and S-Corporations, according to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute. Net income for these individuals is currently taxed at the normal income tax rates, according to accounting consulting firm Gumbiner Savett, reaching as high as 39.6 percent. Both bills carry exemptions and exclusions. Generally, the House bill taxes up to 30 percent of net income at 25 percent, with personal income tax rates applying to the remainder, according to the firm. It also phases in a 9 percent rate for a portion of income paid to certain owners earning less than $75,000 in taxable income for a single filer. The Senate bill would create a 23 percent deduction applicable to up to 50 percent of wage income for certain businesses, the Tax Foundation says.
OTHER DEDUCTIONS AT RISK A number of other tax deductions could be lost in the conference committee’s final version. ■ Republicans also wanted to repeal deductions for state and local taxes, which only apply to taxpayers who itemize their deductions, while the deduction for property taxes was capped at $10,000 in both bills. According to reports, the final bill could allow up to $10,000 in state and local or property taxes. In Nevada, a state without an income tax, residents can take a deduction on the amount of sales taxes they pay. The Tax Policy Center says eliminating these deductions would push taxpayers to demand lower local and state rates because they are no longer being partially offset by the federal deduction. ■ The Senate bill would allow for tax credits for tuition paid on K-12 education. In many states, state and local taxes are a key component of education funding. ■ Other differences to reconcile include a $7,500 credit for plug-in and electric vehicles. The credit is on the chopping block in the House bill but not in the Senate. ■ Unlike the Senate bill, the House bill treats graduate student tuition waivers as income and removes the deduction for student loan interest payments, according to Gumbiner Savett. Sources who spoke with the Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, before the final bill was released, said these were some of the unpopular provisions that were nixed from the reconciled bill. ■ The firm says both bills would eliminate deductions for “moving expenses, tax preparation fees and personal casualty losses.”
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The threat of deportation has become a daily reality for many immigrants since the election of President Donald Trump. ¶ Lawyers and activists have pushed back against Trump’s policies, which target young immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, people from temporarily protected countries, and travelers from a half-dozen Muslim-majority nations. ¶ “I’ve been focusing on our community quite a bit because there’s such a strong need under the new administration,” immigration attorney Hardeep Sull said while volunteering at a November immigration forum. “In this time and age, I see in my clients a lot of skepticism. They really want to go into the shadows and just not be noticed.”
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under trump Sull & Associates has about 300 active immigration-related cases, with 20 to 30 percent on a pro bono basis each year. Sull said people have become more concerned about their status and are afraid that traffic tickets and other simple infractions could lead to severe consequences. Trump’s decision in September to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program affects about 12,400 young immigrants in Nevada and about 690,000 nationally, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Trump gave Congress six months to replace the Obama-
era program, which was instituted through an executive action. The Dream Act would provide relief to young immigrants who are part of the DACA program, but it has for years failed to move forward in Congress, despite having bipartisan support. Democrats, including those in Nevada’s congressional delegation, some Republicans (Rep. Mark Amodei, RNev., among them), and immigration activists are pushing for a Dream Act vote before 2018, citing year-end spending bills in Congress that allocate funding for immigration enforcement.
Trump’s administration also seems to be scaling back the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program offered to citizens of countries where it is unsafe to return home because of natural disasters and civil war, among other criteria. In addition, the Supreme Court has allowed full enforcement of Trump’s revised travel ban, issued in September, even while legal challenges against the order persist. The ban affects Muslim-majority countries Iran, Libya, Yemen, Somalia, Chad and Syria, as well as North Korea and Venezuela.
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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals allowed certain young immigrants brought to the United States illegally to live here for two years and pursue work authorization without risk of deportation if they met program requirements. President Barack Obama created DACA in 2012 through executive action. To date, the program has had more than 800,000 participants, called Dreamers, nationwide. To qualify, immigrants had to be under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012; have arrived in the U.S. before the age of 16; continuously resided in the U.S. since June 15, 2007; were in the U.S. on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making their request for consideration of deferred action; had no lawful status on June 15, 2012; are in school, graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, obtained a GED certificate, or were an honorably discharged veteran; and had not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, or three or more other misdemeanors, and did not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.
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ose Magana is protected and able to work because of the DACA program, but he is worried about how he’ll care for his parents if he loses his status. Magana was 2 months old when he was brought from Mexico to the United States in 1988, only learning that he was living in the country illegally when he tried to join the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps at 16. He’s lived in Las Vegas since he was 6 years old, attending school at Mojave High, the College of Southern Nevada and UNLV. He did not qualify for financial aid and paid for his education out-ofpocket. He now works as an optician. “Now I’m able to give back to my community,” he said. “I’m able to help people see for the first time. I’m able to change American lives.” Magana has attended immigration forums and protested the decision to end DACA. Law enforcement and lawyers have said there is heightened concern in the community, which Magana echoed. “If I were to get deported,” Magana said, “all my dreams, all the things I’ve worked for my entire life, would obviously come to an end.”
There is no deal in place to give relief to young immigrants whose deferred-action status will expire because of Trump’s decision to end the program. Recipients whose status expires March 5 had until Oct. 5 to apply for a two-year renewal, and some who missed the deadline will still be allowed to submit paperwork if they can prove the delay was the fault of the U.S. Postal Service. Republicans, including Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., have floated several options to provide relief to DACA recipients, but Democrats have said these plans carry tighter restrictions. “They have a chance to put their words into actions by voting for a clean Dream Act,” says Nevada Dreamer Erika Castro. “I don’t want these to be the last holidays that I spend with my family.” Republican leaders in Congress have not brought any of these options up for discussion or vote, though some in the party are pushing for action. Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev., signed on to the Dream Act discharge petition to force the bill to a floor vote in the House. He’d previously said he would sign the petition if no other option for young immigrants was forthcoming before the end of the year. Heller and Amodei have not said they would vote for the Dream Act, but each signaled support for legislation to give deportation protection to certain young immigrants living in the country illegally. Democrats in Nevada’s congressional delegation have all signed on to the Dream Act. Five Republicans in the House are among 200 cosponsors of the bill, and four Republicans, including bill sponsor Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, are supporting the version in the Senate. Advocates say DACA relief needs to pass this year as Congress funds the immigration enforcement programs that would deport those who lose their protected status.
Lawmakers have voiced broad support for certain young immigrants brought to the U.S. as children and living in the country illegally. More than 30 House Republicans sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan on Dec. 5 expressing support of passing a permanent solution for DACA recipients this year. Polls have also shown most voters favor these protections. Congress has not passed comprehensive immigration reform since the Reagan administration. A comprehensive immigration reform bill passed the Democratic-controlled Senate in 2013, but never received a committee hearing in the Republican-led House. Tom Homan, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), told reporters that there would be more workplace enforcement in the future. ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection released year-end reports this month showing a drop in apprehensions but a rise in unaccompanied minors and adults with children. “It’s another magnet for illegal immigration,” Homan said of workplaces. “A lot of these companies are exploiting these workers.” Officials repeatedly said the new administration is giving them the ability to enforce immigration laws and is deterring people from attempting to cross the border. “We have clearly seen the successful results of the president’s commitment to supporting the frontline officers and agents of DHS as they enforce the law and secure our borders,” said Elaine Duke, acting secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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States with largest number of Daca-eligible residents
$258.6M
$380.4M 89.4%
california: 316,205
91.2%
texas: 226,195
$120.6M
90%
florida: 106,119 91.1%
new york: 85,699
$89.6M
89.5%
illinois: 58,890
$64.9M
89.6%
new jersey: 53,780
87.9%
arizona: 39,682
north carolina: 37,894
$40M 90.7%
$35.7M $53.2M
91.5%
washington: 28,054 maryland: 25,013
86.9%
colorado: 24,917
95.3%
$37.9M $17.9M
86.3%
nevada: 22,272
95.2%
massachusetts: 16,483
87.9%
pennsylvania: 15,355
$32.3M
$20.1M
89.7% 87.9%
connecticut: 13,195
$17.5M
92.5%
michigan: 12,418
89.5%
new mexico: 10,896 91.4%
indiana: 10,691
$12.9M $13.6M
93.2%
oklahoma: 11,672
$12.6M
$9.8M
91.3%
WISCONSIN: 10,561
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92.2%
$10.8M
% of DACA-eligible individuals employed State and local tax payments by DACA-eligible individuals
$17.5M
91.4%
tennessee: 13,290
$31.9M
*all data from 2015
93.6%
oregon: 16,062
utah: 13,627
# of DACA-eligible residents
90.6%
virginia: 30,580
ohio: 10,663
$42.6M
91.8%
georgia: 46,105
$158.2M
Border Wall
$13.0M
$13.1M
$12.1M
$14.7M
While President Trump has yet to begin construction on his proposed “big, beautiful” wall to cover about 1,300 miles along the nation's southern border with Mexico, officials in October unveiled eight 30-foot tall prototypes of the proposed barrier on San Diego borderlands near Tijuana. Trump has not offered a firm start date for construction of the wall, but said work has already begun in the form of repairing flaws of current fence structures along the border. His biggest challenges? Funding the wall and obtaining land rights to construct it. Senate Democrats estimated in April the project would cost almost $70 billion to build and an additional $150 million annually to maintain. A homeland security spending bill released by Senate Republicans on Nov. 21 includes only $1.6 billion for “physical barriers” and roads along the border. Mexican leaders repeatedly have denied claims that Mexico would pay for the wall. Former President George W. Bush’s administration experienced the tricky battle of eminent domain when trying to expand 670 miles of fencing along the border in 2008. After attempting to seize an acre of land from unwilling Texas resident Eloisa Tamez, the federal government spent five years in court before being awarded the land in 2013. With nearly two-thirds of the land for Trump’s proposed wall crossing over private or state land, experts anticipate similar struggles.
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Temporary Protected Status was created under the Immigration Act of 1990. According to the Department of Justice, 22 countries have been designated in the legislation’s history. Foreign countries deemed unsafe because of a humanitarian crisis or that are not adequately prepared to take back citizens can be designated for the status by the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As examples, Hurricane Mitch in Honduras (1998), catastrophic earthquakes in El Salvador (2001) and Haiti (2010), and the armed conflict in Syria have allowed qualifying undocumented nationals from those countries to obtain temporary protection from deportation through DHS. This means nationals of these countries living illegally in the United States (who have been continuously living in the U.S. since TPS designation was given to their home country) can be shielded from deportation, acquiring permits to legally reside and work here. Immigrants must submit themselves to a stringent application process that includes deep vetting and biometrics checks that guarantee they pose no threat to public safety. There are currently eight countries with TPS designation. DHS Secretary Elaine Duke recently ended protection for Haitians, who need to arrange a legal avenue to stay or return to their home country in 2019. The decision came after a review by DHS in which the agency determined extraordinary conditions that kept its nationals from returning are no longer there. Pending reviews of conditions of the TPS-eligible countries, the designation for their nationals can be canceled or extended six or 18 months.
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TPS was created and maintained in the spirit of bipartisanship, said Michael Kagan, director of the Immigration Clinic at UNLV’s Boyd School of Law during a November rally in support of those with protected status. Immigration decisions made by the federal government are now strictly political, Kagan said. The U.S. should “live up to the humanitarian values that are actually embodied in our immigration laws and have been endorsed by Congress historically.” On Nov. 6, DHS announced the TPS designation for Nicaragua would be terminated Jan. 5, giving its nationals a year from that date before they face deportation. For Hondurans, whose designation was also set to expire in January, DHS extended the protection another six months. “Based on the lack of definitive information regarding conditions on the ground, (Duke) has not made a determination at this time, thereby automatically extending the current TPS designation. However, it’s possible the designation will be rescinded,” according to a DHS news release. José Lopez, 49, has lived most of his life in Las Vegas, where he works for Brady Linen Services and is a Culinary Union member. He fled Honduras following Hurricane Mitch. Recently, a tumor prompted
doctors to consider removing 90 percent of his stomach, according to the union. Health insurance through work allowed him to receive treatment. Almost 30 years ago, Lopez entered the U.S. illegally. For a decade, before applying and being granted TPS protection in 1998, “one was always looking out for everything, you look out for police, you look out for everything,” he said. The protection provided freedom for him to go seek out the job he truly wanted. After the November announcement, Lopez faces the same uncertainty he did prior to being protected. “I consider this country as my own,” Lopez said. “Living here for 28 years, that’s more than half of my life. If I ever returned to Honduras, no one knows me there, and I don’t know anyone, even my family.” The federal government doesn’t break down the numbers by state, but the Center for American Progress (CAP) estimates that there are about 6,300 citizens of El Salvador, Honduras and Haiti — the three countries with the most TPS recipients — in Nevada. Taking their designation away would cost the state GDP about $270 million, according to the center. Further statistics of TPS designation for the other seven countries is not available. Temporary protection for citizens of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone was terminated in May. The Department of Homeland Security on Nov. 20 terminated the TPS designation for Haitian nationals, giving them an 18-month period (until July 22, 2019) to allow them to organize their return home.
IMMIGRATION dates to watch Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, introduces first Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act.
President Ronald Reagan signs the nation’s most recent immigration reform into law.
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DHS announces DACA under President Barack Obama.
June 15, 2012 Donald Trump is elected president. The promise of a border wall is part of his platform
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november The Supreme Court allows implementation of a travel ban while legal challenges persist.
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rassroots efforts in the Las Vegas Valley have intensified in response to President Trump’s executive orders. There have been rallies and marches passionately pleading with lawmakers to act on immigration, but also information forums to try to quell some of the anxieties of those who’ve been left with an uncertain future. In the forums, advocates have updated attendees on current policies, and immigration attorneys have been available to take questions and provide private, free consultations. A regular at the events is Erika Castro, a 28-year-old DACA recipient and advocate with the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada. In a recent press conference in front of the federal courthouse in Las Vegas organized by the Service Employees International Union, she said, “It’s cruel to leave 1.2 million people, all Dreamers and TPS recipients, wondering what their future will look like in the coming months.” Immigrants should not be political pawns, she said. “For the past 70 days (since the Trump administration rescinded DACA), we have been urging Congress to fix the problem they created.” Since 2012, José Lopez has been involved in the advocate circles, performing outreach on behalf of the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) and now the Culinary Union. “I think that with TPS, someone fought for us to have it; now it’s time for us to defend it.” About those who may not be in imminent danger of losing their status, he said, “Come out to support us: If you’re a citizen, a legal resident, a TPS recipient, come out and say ‘I have TPS.’ We TPS recipients have to become more visible.” Immigrants who lose their legal status might have op-
tions, and they should consult an attorney, advocates say. They should retain an attorney, who they should carefully vet to make sure they’re not ripped off, attorney Hardeep Sull said. When Sull presented a “know your rights” talk at the forum and asked those who were afraid to raise their hand, several hands shot up in the air. Even if they’re not legal, immigrants are still afforded rights in the United States, she said, and they should feel empowered to respectfully confront enforcement agents. An important right is to remain silent and not answer questions, to request an attorney if they are detained and to not sign anything without the presence of a lawyer. “Are we feeling a little more empowered?” Sull said at the end of her presentation. “Are you feeling confident? Because I know it’s not easy to confront an officer. “Remember, it’s not always personal, it’s their job. You don’t have to agree with their order, but it’s their order.”
TPS protection for immigrants from the following countries expire this month:
Assemblyman Edgar Flores speaks in front of the Lloyd D. George Courthouse during a news conference in downtown Las Vegas. (STEVE MARCUS/Staff)
Jan. 5: TPS protection for immigrants from Nicaragua expires.
March 9: El Salvador March 31: Syria
A new spending plan is due, with advocates seeking DACA relief as lawmakers fund immigration enforcement.
dec. 8
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Possible date of a government shutdown if Congress fails to pass a new spending plan
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Those with a DACA status that expires after this date were unable to apply for renewal; only those whose benefits expired on or before this date could reapply.
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June 24: TPS protection for immigrants from Nepal expires.
TPS protection for immigrants from the following countries expire this month: Sept. 3: Yemen
May 2: TPS protection for immigrants from South Sudan expires.
Sept. 17: Somalia
July 22: TPS protection for immigrants from Haiti expires.
July 5: TPS protection for immigrants from Honduras expires.
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Travel ban
Trump’s third and most recent travel ban, known officially as “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States,” restricts travel and immigration to the U.S. for both native citizens and residents of eight primarily Islamic-based foreign countries across Africa, Asia and South America. In effect since Oct. 18, the travel ban lists North Korea, Venezuela, Chad, Libya, Yemen, Iran, Syria and Somalia, blocking an estimated 60,00090,000 would-be visitors and immigrants. It does not have an expiration date and can be revised to add or remove countries. Trump’s latest travel ban succeeded two previous executive orders issued in January and March, both of which faced immediate lawsuits. While restrictions against some countries, like Syria and North Korea, block all types of visas, other nations like Venezuela and Somalia face lesser limitations. After originally being included in previous travel bans, Sudan was taken off the list for what the U.S. State Department called “serious” strides toward “cooperating with the United States.”
3,700-5,000 Number of likely travelers
150 to 200 Number of likely immigrants
to Las Vegas directly affected
to Nevada directly affected
60,000 to 90,000 Number of likely travelers
17,000-20,000 Number of likely immigrants
to the U.S. directly affected
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Sources: Las Vegas Visitors and Convention Authority; U.S. Department of Homeland Security; U.S. Department of State, Washington Post; U.S. Department of Homeland Security
according to Peter Boogaard Viewed as the most legal of Fwd.us — a bipartisan version of the travel restricimmigration advocacy ortions to date, President Donganization founded by Faceald Trump’s travel ban was book CEO Mark Zuckerberg still in limbo after being tied and DropBox CEO Drew up in the U.S. Supreme Court Houston, among others — and multiple lower courts in is “against what the United Hawaii and Maryland. States was founded on,” and But on Dec. 4, after hurts the future of both inmonths of deliberation, the novation and culture in our Supreme Court ruled to let nation. the ban take full effect for the “These are the people who immediate future. Passed can really be economic drivwith only Justices Ruth ers,” said Boogaard, a Bader Ginsburg and Soformer Department nia Sotomayor disof Homeland Sesenting, Trump’s The travel ban on Vencurity press secthird and most ezuela affects only retary. “Immirecent travel specified governgrants are good ban can be enment officials and for our country, forced while their families. good for our challenges make economy and good their way through for our community.” the legal system. Multiple federal appeals With 3,700-5,000 annual were scheduled to arguLas Vegas visitors banned, ments on the Dec. 4 ruling. our economy stands to lose If successfully appealed, the $3.1 million to $4.1 million, travel ban could return to based on the average spendthe Supreme Court for a ruling of about $750 to $850 ing by June. per tourist, according to data But for the time befrom the Las Vegas Convening, Trump’s travel ban tion and Visitors Authority. 3.0 is likely “set in stone,” And of the 17,000 to Boogaard said. 20,000 likely immigrants from seven of the eight countries that won’t be able to come to the United States, about 150-200 would likely have immigrated to Nevada, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Cutbacks on immigration,
H-1B Visa Program
The H1-B visa allows foreign workers temporary employment in the U.S. for “specialty” and “high-skilled” occupations that require a bachelor’s degree or higher — including modeling, hospitality, technology and engineering. Almost 1.8 million H-1B visas were distributed from fiscal year 2001 through 2015, according to the Pew Research Center. The number of annual applications grew more than five-fold from a little more than 100,000 in 2010 to more than 570,000 in 2016, according to H-1B information website myvisajobs.com. The visas are distributed to employers on a
first-come, first-served basis, and applications are accepted each year beginning in April. If the number of H-1B applications exceeds an annual cap set by Congress during the first five business days of April, the visas are given out through a lottery system. The effects of a potential Trump rollback on the program could hurt Las Vegas’ goal of becoming a tech hub, as a reduced number of highly skilled international employees would both reduce tech jobs as a whole and the number of qualified employees available for hire, according to Peter Boogaard of Fwd.us.
“High-skilled H-1B visa employees in the STEM field, for example, create an additional 2.1 new jobs in the U.S.,” Boogaard said. “These are the best and brightest from around the world, and they’re a big part of what makes our companies the best in the world.” Boogaard added that without access to these high-skilled employees, some U.S.-based companies — especially in technology — would be more incentivized to move to other nations like India. “There are labor shortages here that need to be filled,” he said. “It’s an advantage to be able to bring in those workers.”
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For post offices and shipping companies, the holiday craziness officially kicked off Dec. 11. Shipping traffic is expected to peak between Dec. 18 and Dec. 24.
Remove batteries from toys. Place small parts or spillable materials in a sealable plastic bag.
Last chance for holiday mailing Tips, tricks and deadlines
Use a rigid box that has its flaps intact. Corrugated boxes are best. PRO TIP: The Post Office provides free Priority Mail boxes in a variety of sizes.
Use a single address label that has clear, complete delivery and return information. Don’t forget apartment or suite numbers. Affix the label to only one side of the box.
Choose a box in which your items fit snugly.
By Sunday Staff
Christmas is a week away, and Hanukkah has already begun. Have you sent your presents and cards? There’s still time for them to arrive before the holiday season is over, but the clock is ticking.
Remove any labels or previous shipment markings that are no longer applicable.
Deadlines to ship packages for arrival on or before Christmas Day
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n First-class Mail Service: Dec. 20 n Priority Mail Service: Dec. 20
This far into the season, your only choice for sending packages internationally for arrival by Christmas is Global Express Guaranteed Service.
n FedEx SameDay: Dec. 25
n Priority Mail Service: Dec. 20
n Priority Mail Express Service: Dec. 20
n Priority Mail Express Service: Dec. 22
n Priority Mail Express Service: Dec. 21
The deadline for both First-class and Priority Mail Service was Dec. 15.
n Africa: Dec. 19
The deadline for USPS Retail Ground was Dec. 14.
n Asia/Pacific Rim: Dec. 19
n FedEx Priority Overnight: Dec. 21
n Australia/New Zealand: Dec. 19
n FedEx Standard Overnight: Dec. 21
n Canada: Dec. 21
n FedEx 2Day: Dec. 20
n Caribbean: Dec. 21
n A.M. FedEx 2Day: Dec. 20
n Central and South America: Dec. 20
n FedEx Express Saver: Dec. 19
n Europe: Dec. 20 n Mexico: Dec. 20 n Middle East: Dec. 18
* The recommended send-by dates for U.S. Postal Service military delivery have already passed.
n FedEx First Overnight: Dec. 21
The deadline for FedEx Ground was Dec. 15.
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Almost two-thirds of holiday shoppers said they think they should be able to order gifts after Dec. 17 and still get free delivery by Dec. 24, Deloitte found.
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Use adequate cushioning material, such as bubble wrap, newspaper or packing paper. Fill all empty spaces in the box. You should not hear items move when you shake the box. Wrap fragile items individually with at least 3 inches of air-cellular cushioning material. Use newspaper to stuff fragile, hollow items. When mailing framed photographs, remove the glass from the frame and wrap separately. Mark your packages “Fragile” if items inside can break. Mark food items “Perishable.”
Place a duplicate address label inside the package so it can still be delivered or returned if the mailing label is damaged or falls off. PRO TIP: Go online to prepay and print your shipping labels. That enables you to avoid lines at the post office or shipping center. You can just pop in to drop off your parcel.
pack right A little time planning and preparing can help ensure your items arrive safely.
By the numbers n UPS processed an average of 30 million packages a day during the 2016 holiday season. The company handles delivery for many large retailers, including Amazon and Walmart. Last year, UPS hired 95,000 extra employees to help manage the holiday load.
Use strong packing tape designed for shipping. Tape the bottom of the box to prevent it from breaking open when lifted, especially when packing heavy items.
n UPS expects to ship 750 million packages between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.
Do not use string or paper overwrap.
n FedEx is anticipating record demand this year with about 400 million packages. n The U.S. Postal Service anticipates it will deliver more than 15 billion pieces of mail this holiday season, including 850 million packages.
KEEP IN MIND FedEx and UPS charge additional handling surcharge fees for many packages sent during the holiday season. UPS charges are often less than $1, but the FedEx charges can be significantly higher.
UPS TO PUERTO RICO OR CANADA n FedEx International First: Dec. 21 n FedEx International Priority: Dec. 21 n FedEx International Economy: Dec. 20
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n FedEx International First: Dec. 20
n UPS 3-Day Select: Dec. 18
n Standard shipping (free with Prime): Dec. 18
n UPS 2nd Day Air: Dec. 20
n Two-day shipping (free with Prime): Dec. 22
n UPS Next Day Air: Dec. 21
n One-day shipping (in select cities, free with Prime): Dec. 23
n FedEx International Priority: Dec. 20 n FedEx International Economy: Dec. 19
Visit fedex.com/ ratefinder for details about shipping to other international destinations.
Christmas Eve delivery? The U.S. Postal Service will deliver on Dec. 24. However, FedEx plans to provide only limited service, and UPS will make only “critical” deliveries that day.
n Same-day delivery (in select cities, free with Prime, by 9:30 a.m. local time): Dec. 24 n Two-hour delivery (in select cities, free for Prime members via Prime Now, by 9:45 p.m. local time): Dec. 24 The deadline for free shipping was Dec. 15. Sources: USPS, FedEx, UPS, Amazon, Deloitte, Consumer Reports, National Retail Federation
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CREATING A WINTER WONDERLAND IN THE DESERT As Las Vegans, our winter experience is different than other parts of the country. It’s rare to see snow flurries, and it’s not unusual for temperatures to suddenly spike into the high-70s. Though finding a classic winter scene in the desert can be tough, Las Vegas is renowned for immersive, extravagant productions. ¶ When planning Winter’s Village — a new, holiday-themed destination at Green Valley Ranch Resort — Patrick Wallace, Vice President of Operations at Station Casinos, sought to create the quintessential experience. ¶ “We asked ourselves, ‘How can we transform the backyard into a winter-wonderland atmosphere?’ We wanted to do something different for the community, and ultimately wanted to develop something lasting and special,” Wallace said. ¶ But forging authentic, seasonal elements in an environment where those things aren’t native requires technical know-how and a keen eye for detail. Here are the tricks from the pros, and some tips for creating your own festive celebration at home. HOW THE PROs MAKE IT SNOW Nothing can truly replicate a snowy, white winter, but reproducing small flurries is relatively easy. “Snow machines basically use water and soap to create dense suds that look like snow,” Wallace said. The soaps used in these machines are usually surfactants, which also are found in many other foaming products, such as detergents and shampoos. When the snow machines are activated, they blow tiny sudsy bubbles in the air that float down and dissipate quickly — similar to snowflakes. The ingredients are nontoxic and don’t leave behind residue.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE IT SNOW There are many tutorials online for making fake snow at home — no machine required. Look for ones that use simple ingredients, such as baking soda and cornstarch, for a safe, eco-friendly option.
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TIPS FOR CREATING A FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE AT HOME Lighting, music, drinks and snacks are key when creating an all-encompassing experience. Though many families have beloved holiday traditions — complete with Grandma’s favorite cookie recipe and handcrafted tree ornaments — here are some tips from the pros for setting a festive mood. LIGHTING: String lights cast a soft, golden glow that’s ubiquitous with this time of year. Wallace and his team wrapped 60 outdoor trees in holiday lights, but if you’re not quite as ambitious, try them in places other than the Christmas tree. You can use battery-powered LED lights for areas that aren’t near an outlet — such as encircling centerpieces on the dining room table. MUSIC: Mix up your holiday playlist to include newer music alongside the classics. Wallace recommends Justin Timberlake and Pentatonix, noting that their holiday albums are big crowdpleasers. FOOD: There is no end to adorable, treat-decorating ideas, so this is a great time to let your creativity shine. But if you’re feeling uninspired, use pretzel pieces to create reindeer antlers on cookies. Red M&Ms are perfect for Rudolph’s nose. DRINKS: Pick a signature holiday cocktail to enjoy all season long. “Our mixologist created a ‘12 Cocktails of Christmas’ menu, with a different drink for each day,” Wallace said. Try a few different recipes before you pick a favorite — the testing process can be like a boozy, holiday advent calendar.
VISITS TO THE VILLAGE ARE FREE! LOCATED IN THE GREEN VALLEY RANCH BACKYARD. Open daily during the holiday season, including the ice rink featuring real ice, holiday treats, Saturdays with Santa and a holiday lounge area. FREE ADMISSION INTO WINTER’S VILLAGE FREE PARKING
HOW THE PROs MAKE ICE RINKS When glittering, frozen ponds aren’t nearby, it’s possible to improvise with either real or synthetic ice. Synthetic ice, made out of a plastic polymer, has become popular for outdoor rinks that operate year-round or those in climates that don’t dip below freezing. Generally the “ice” comes in multiple panels that can be installed in just about any environment — the panels are not cold, they don’t require water or electricity, and they’re available to purchase for at-home use. While synthetic ice can be easier to maintain than real ice, it glides differently, and some brands aren’t compatible with metal-blade skates. For many skating purists, real ice is a necessity, but it also can come with technical difficulties in warmer climates. Skating rinks usually keep ice between 24 and 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and Wallace noted that ice needs to be at least 1 1/2 inches thick for skating. That means a special system is required in some cities to keep the ice uniformly frozen. “We wanted to use real ice, so we partnered with a company that makes skating rinks. They have ice mat technology that uses steel pipes filled with ethylene glycol, a cooling solution, and connects to a huge chiller,” Wallace said. The chiller is computerized, allowing the company to constantly monitor and adjust the temperature of the ice. “It was 80 degrees and sunny the week they installed it, and they were still able to make it freeze,” Wallace said. For a 6,000 square-foot rink, they use 15 miles (79,200 feet) of piping to keep the rink cold.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A RINK If you have an aspiring Golden Knight at home, you can set up a skating rink in the backyard with synthetic ice, allowing them to practice their skills in any temperature.
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Title: National Director of Chapter Development and Walks Agency address: 1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite 800, Arlington, Va., 22209 Agency phone number: 310-359-9611 Agency website: sbaofir.org To volunteer: Contact Walter at bwalter@sbaa.org or at sbaofir.org 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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Raising awareness for those with spina bifida What does your organization do? The
mission of the Spina Bifida Association promotes the prevention of spina bifida and enhances the lives of all affected. We work to make a practical, positive difference every day, helping to improve care so our community can enjoy life to the fullest and expect a better future. SBA of the Intermountain Region supports and connects communities in Nevada, Idaho and Utah with hubs in Las Vegas and Reno. We put our mission into action in tangible ways — providing resources, aid, connections and a strong voice. Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida is our largest annual fundraising event, supporting local community programs, national research and advocacy efforts. People of all ages look forward to the noncompetitive one-mile walk/roll, educational resource fair, games, carnival-like atmosphere and opportunities to connect with other families and individuals affected by spina bifida. This event enables us carry out our core functions: n Building community networks: We host events that combine fun with peer-topeer support, build a great social network and create opportunities for sharing experiences. You can attend events such as barbecues, coffee meetings and an annual holiday party. n Providing special assistance grants: We provide grants each year that help our community with some of the challenges and demands that come from living with spina bifida. Our grants assist families with wheelchair repair, purchasing mobility equipment and helping cover unexpected out-of-pocket medical expenses. n Empowering local leaders: Our community gets involved at the local and national levels. Every year, we host training for Chapter Advisory Council members and send representatives to the annual National Leadership Institute. n Advancing advocacy: We host workshops on subjects such as special needs law and navigating your state’s public education system. Together, we advocate to improve your access to care at the local,
Participants gather for the Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida in Las Vegas. (courtesy)
state and national levels. n Expanding awareness and outreach: We constantly work to be a powerful voice for increasing awareness of spina bifida.
hospitals and medical schools, for families with a child born with a birth defect such as spina bifida. Our population also needs greater access to affordable health care.
When and why was it established?
How can women prevent their children from being born with spina bifida?
Since 1973, SBA has been the only national voluntary health agency solely dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with spina bifida and those whose lives are touched by this birth defect. Its tools are education, advocacy, research and support. What services might the community likely not know about? We have
a dedicated group of people born with spina bifida and parents ready and able to connect people with local resources and information. What sparked your interest in the nonprofit sector? I started by fundraising for
my college triathlon team to travel across the country for the national championships. I really enjoyed hosting fundraising events because of the challenge and relationships that are formed. With an educational background in health, I’m drawn to help lesser-known medical and health-related causes. It is fulfilling to make a big impact in these communities. What is the greatest success you’ve been a part of? Starting the Nevada
chapter and passing the five-year mark as an organization, as well as establishing the Las Vegas Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida, which this past October raised more than $45,000. What can Southern Nevada do to improve our community in general? We
need more and better resources and clinics from the medical community, especially
Women who are old enough to have babies should take folic acid before and during the first three months of pregnancy. Because half of the pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned, the Spina Bifida Association asks women to take a vitamin with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid each day during the years of their lives when they are able to have children. Women who have a child or sibling with spina bifida, have had an affected pregnancy or have spina bifida themselves, should take 4000 mcg (4.0 mg) of folic acid for one to three months before and during the first three months of pregnancy. Whom do you admire? I admire the parents who fight relentlessly for their children’s best interests and people with spina bifida who are positive and focused on what they can do. Anything else you want to tell us? The SBA of the Intermountain Region is beginning a process to ask the medical community to establish Spina Bifida clinics in both Southern and Northern Nevada. Currently, there are few doctors and children’s hospitals with knowledge of spina bifida and neural tube defect prevention, treatment and management. There are no clinics that care for both our pediatric and adult populations in the state. Nevada must begin to establish comprehensive care for children and adults born with spina bifida.
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Both leeches and maggots were approved by the FDA in 2004 as a single-use medical device. Prior to being used, they are kept in safe, sterile containers. Following use, they are immediately disposed of as biohazardous waste.
HEALING POWER OF LEECHES AND MAGGOTS Leeches and maggots have a long history in medicine. While the idea of using creepy-crawlies to treat serious medical conditions may seem like a relic of medieval times, they have become an important mainstay in modern biotherapeutical practices. They’re each used to treat sevMEET THE MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL eral diseases and injuries, and do so with a high IN THIS STORY success rate. ¶ “Leeches and/or maggots are Diana Grimmesey, MHA, RN, CWCN, Wound Care typically used by surgeons — general, plasand Hyperbarics Director tic, trauma and orthopedic — as well as at MountainView Hospital physicians specializing in wound care,” said Diana Grimmesey, RN. ¶ From reattaching severed fingers to treating infected wounds, the healing power of leeches and maggots is nothing short of amazing. LEECHES History: “Leeches have been used in the field of medicine for more than 2,500 years,” Grimmesey said, and they were used consistently throughout until the 20th century. They weren’t reconsidered by most modern physicians until the late 1970s, when leeches began to gain traction as a significant tool for reattaching tissue following traumatic injuries. How/why they’re used: Leeches are bloodsuckers — they have three jaws with about 100 teeth each, and within their saliva are enzymes that act as natural anesthetics and anticoagulants. “Their bite produces a number of benefits to the human body in certain circumstances, especially when it comes to venous stasis — a condition where outflow of blood in the vein is congested,” Grimmesey said. “They are also helpful when trying to reattach tissue to the body.” Because leeches produce an anticoagulant and literally suck blood from the surface of skin, they are often used to revive delicate veins and improve blood flow following a tissue reattachment procedure. Leeches and What is the process like? “A leech is applied to the cleaned area maggots used in mediwhere there is blood congestion and/or an injury,” Grimmesey cal settings are different said. “Their bite has an anesthetic in it, so it’s painless. They’re than the average ones you left on for about 45 minutes, or until they’re fully engorged, might find in nature. They come and then they’re easy to remove. Another leech may be apfrom medical laboratories that proplied approximately eight hours later, if necessary.” One leech duce them for safe, human use. “The typically digests about 1.5 ounces of blood with each applicaleeches and maggots used in medition, and leech therapy generally lasts three to seven days, cal settings are sterile and free of with leeches applied two to three times each day. environmental bacteria, which Example: A patient has a severed fingertip and the surgeon significantly decreases the risk is able to reattach it. However, following the reattachment surfor infection,” Grimmesey gery, blood is not flowing properly to the fingertip because the said. small veins have collapsed and are unable to carry enough blood to the newly attached tissue. Leeches might be used to help reinstate the veins, and get the blood circulating again.
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MAGGOTS History: According to a 2009 article published in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, the beneficial effects of maggots were observed among military physicians for centuries, but William Baer was the first doctor to test maggots on nonhealing wounds in 1929. Until the 1940s, when antibiotics became readily available, maggots were used by thousands of doctors across the Western world. Today, as doctors battle an epidemic of nonhealing wounds, and concerns about antibiotic-resistant infections continue to mount, maggots are making an important comeback. How/why they’re used: Maggots are used to clean wounds that are not healing normally, are infected, or are necrotic (wherein the tissue dies off). “Wounds that are open longer than one month have a higher risk for developing nonviable tissue in the wound bed, which attracts bacteria and leads to infection,” Grimmesey said. “When maggots are applied to the wound, they secrete an enzyme in their saliva that liquefies nonviable tissue, and then they digest it. The nonviable tissue and the infection are now neatly contained in the maggot’s bodies, and the patient is ready for the next phase of wound healing.” Maggots often are used for patients who are not good candidates for surgery, or have not responded positively to other types of intervention. What is the process like? The wound bed is cleaned and the surrounding tissue is prepped with a thick border of zinc oxide, which prevents the maggots from escaping. Then, maggots are applied to the wound bed. “We apply about 10 maggots per square centimeter of the wound, and then place a saline damp gauze over the maggots, before placing a dry sterile gauze over the entire area,” Grimmesey said. Maggots are typically left in place for two to three days, and depending on the wound, some patients may require multiple applications. Example: A diabetic foot ulcer has left a patient with a deep, nonhealing wound and a serious infection that doctors warn might lead to amputation. Maggots might be applied to the wound to clear out all of the infected and dead tissue, leaving only healthy tissue, which allows the patient to begin the healing process.
Grimmesey notes that one of the most common misconceptions about this type of therapy is that the leeches and/or maggots will somehow escape and attach themselves to other places in the body. Don’t worry — this doesn’t happen. “They are very primitive critters and are driven to constantly eat,” she said. “When they are intentionally placed in a good food source, they don’t leave it.”
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he holiday season is a time for friends, family and giving, but for thousands of Las Vegans in need, the greatest gift they could receive is a little bit of your time. Below are a few of the many nonprofit organizations that serve Southern Nevada — not just during December, but year-round — and how to support them by donating or volunteering.
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5. HomeAid of Southern Nevada homeaidsn.org, 702-794-0117, ext. 100
One in 7 households qualifies as food insecure in Southern Nevada. For some areas in the valley, that number jumps to almost 1 in 4, according to Three Square, the primary food bank in Southern Nevada. The nonprofit has served the hungry for 10 years. Anyone interested in volunteering can help sort and repack food at Three Square’s warehouse, fill backpacks with food to help children get through the weekend, and box meals for the Senior Share Program. “We appreciate our volunteers and their time because every hour given to Three Square truly makes a difference,” said Alexis Merz, marketing communications specialist at Three Square.
6. Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas lasvegashabitat.org, 702-638-6477
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ORGANIZATIONS TO CONSIDER 1. Vegas Roots vegasroots.org, 702-636-4152 2. HELP of Southern Nevada helpsonv.org, 702-369-4357 3. Safe Nest safenest.org, 702-877-0133 4. Project 150 project150.org, 702-721-7150
7. Hope for Hearts hope4hearts.org, 702-412-6571
To volunteer, visit threesquare.org/how-to-help/volunteer
TO DONATE This is an extension of the Las Vegas Sun’s 12 Days of Giving. To be included in the online edition, contact camalot.todd@gmgvegas.com
Three Square’s Holiday Match Challenge is in its eighth year. Every $1 donated to Three Square provides six meals (instead of the normal three) through this campaign. Three Square also asks for donations of canned proteins like meat, beans and peanut butter.
NEVADA PARTNERSHIP FOR HOMELESS YOUTH ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth started in 2000 to address the problem of unsheltered homeless youth in the state. Nevada has the highest rate in the nation, according to the 2016 Annual Homeless Assessment Report by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “This time of year is for friends, family and loved ones, and homeless youths are especially sensitive to that,” said Arash Ghafoori, the organization’s executive director. You can donate items from the organization’s Amazon wish list or goods can be donated at its drop-in center, including hygiene supplies, clothing and gift cards to places like Subway or McDonald’s.
TO DONATE Supplies can be dropped off at 4981 Shirley St., Las Vegas, NV 89119. The organization also accepts donations at: nphy.org/donate
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More than 55,000 hungry seniors reside in Clark County, and lack of funds or transportation is a major cause of their hunger, according to Dana Serrata, the executive director of Helping Hands of Vegas Valley. In 2000, Helping Hands started providing transportation for seniors who could not drive or access public transportation. It expanded its services to include a food pantry and a food-delivery service. The nonprofit would like volunteers to participate in organizing the pantry and delivering food to seniors.
Struggling families and nonprofits don’t always have the financial means to maintain their properties. Designer Mandy Telleria recognized this problem and launched the Good Deed Project. The Good Deed Project renovates local shelters like Living Grace, a shelter for homeless teenage mothers, and Safe House, a shelter for victims of domestic violence, and plans to help with the home improvement needs of single mothers in Nevada next year.
For more than 50 years, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children has offered safe housing and therapeutic treatment to some of the almost 3,000 children in Clark County’s foster care system. You can help by donating money or by volunteering in the Sibling Preservation Program, which helps reunite siblings who have been separated in foster care for a monthly day of fun. They also need volunteers to help run the annual sibling summer camp for the children.
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The Good Deed Project is looking for volunteers to help with administration, resource development, fundraising and event planning, in addition to volunteers for next year’s projects. To sign up, visit thegooddeedproject.org
To volunteer, call Kevin Nelson at 702-436-1624, ext. 220, or email KNelson@stjudesranch.org.
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TO VOLUNTEER Those looking to assist Helping Hands of Vegas Valley can contact Brenda Jepson, the group’s volunteer coordinator, at 702-5071850 or brenda.jepson@hhovv.org.
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TO DONATE The Good Deed’s focus this holiday season is on raising funds for renovations. You can help by signing up to provide a monthly donation, or by donating tools.
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holiday roast Recipe provided by MB Steak at Hard Rock Hotel
What will be on your holiday table this year? If you went traditional with turkey at Thanksgiving, it’s time for a different roasted masterpiece at Christmastime, one that will get oohs and ahhs without a lot of fuss. ¶ At the Hard Rock Hotel’s MB Steak on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, executive chef Patrick Munster serves a classic standing rib roast accompanied by super-simple and megadelicious butter-braised potatoes. It’s an easy combination with familiar, satisfying flavors, and the best part is, your oven does all the work.
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1. Have your butcher tie the roast parallel to the bone.
1 7-8 lb beef standing rib roast (3-4 bone)
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
8 cloves garlic, chopped
/2 cup whole grain mustard 1
2 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
2 tbsp black pepper
2. One hour before roasting, pull the roast from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature. Heat oven to 250 degrees with rack in lowest position. 3. Heat a large, heavybottomed roasting pan over two burners on the stove at medium high heat. Sear the roast in the pan— starting with the fat side first — on all sides until deep golden brown. 4. Set the roast on a wire rack in a pan. Mix the remaining ingredients well and smear over the roast. 5. Place the roast in the oven and cook until the meat registers 130 degrees with a meat thermometer, about 3 to 4 hours. 6. Let the roast stand 20 minutes before carving.
2 lbs mixed fingerling potatoes
1 tbsp salt
2 1/2 sticks butter
12 sprigs fresh thyme
/2 tbsp black pepper
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1. Scrub the potatoes clean and place them in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add water (or stock) until liquid is one quarter of the way up the potatoes. 2. Mix in the remaining ingredients well and cook until potatoes are fork tender and the butter has glazed them, about 20 to 30 minutes. 3. Let potatoes rest in the butter sauce and serve with slotted spoon.
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The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and more. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.
Daisy (A0988978)
Lily (A0933107)
Wally
Belle and Carol
Age: 5-year-old spayed female Description: Daisy loves walks and treats, and she knows how to sit and shake. He would do best in a home with no other dogs. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 1-year-old female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Lily is affectionate and is happiest when you are talking to her and petting her. She would be a welcome addition to any family. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Terrier mix Description: Wally is looking for a caring person. He’s shy, but given the chance, he will become your best friend. Adoption fee: $75
Age: 2-year-old females Breed: Guinea pigs Description: Belle and Carol are looking for a home to call their own. Please adopt them together. Adoption fee: $40
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Sheldon
Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic mediumhair Description: Gracie came to us injured, but she has been recovering well and is always sweet and loving. Adoption fee: $25
Age: 4-year-old spayed female Description: Baby walks well on a leash and enjoys long petting sessions. She is on the thicker side, but with a healthy diet and proper exercise, she will be in shape in no time. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 2-year-old neutered male and spayed female Breed: Blended breed and English spot Description: Lincoln and Mary are docile soulmates. They adjust well to new people given time and patience. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 10-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic mediumhair Description: Sheldon loves to greet humans with love and affection. Adoption fee: $30
Madeline (A0993580)
Hathi (A0963162)
Snow
Sparkle
Age: 1-year-old spayed female Description: Madeline is sweet and timid but she will warm up to you if given time. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Rabbit Description: Hathi is happy hopping or enjoying hay. He’s a good addition to an experienced home. Adoption fee: $50
Age: 4-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Sweet Snow welcomes attention and affection. She gets along well with other felines. Adoption fee: $40
Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Labrador retriever Description: Sparkle has a twinkle in her eye for kind and caring humans of all ages. 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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Las Vegas Aces bring talent to the court... By Mike Grimala | Staff Writer
Thanks to the Golden Knights, local sports fans have gotten used to instant gratification when it comes to their major league teams. They started better than anyone expected, and their winning ways have laid out a blueprint for the soon-to-arrive Aces of the WNBA: Be good, and this city will embrace you. ¶ Can the Aces arrive as instant contenders when their season tips off in May? They’ll have a head start on the Knights because they’re not an expansion team — the franchise is relocating from San Antonio, with a full roster in tow — but there is still a lot of work to be done before Las Vegas is competing for WNBA championships. On the court, there is a foundation. Even though San Antonio finished in last place in the Western Conference in each of the past three years, amassing a combined record of 2379, there is talent on hand. Third-year point guard Moriah Jefferson is a promising playmaker (career 12.1 points, 4.3 assists per game), kayla McBride is a veteran allstar and guard kelsey Plum was the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s WNBA draft. The Aces will have the first overall pick in this year’s draft, giving the team an opportunity to add a college star such as 6-foot-5 South Carolina center A’Ja Wilson, who averaged 17.9 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks last season. Tasked with bringing it together is head coach Bill Laimbeer, a WNBA legend. Laimbeer said he would adapt his system to the personnel and try to win right away. “I’ve been a defensive coach in this league for a long time, but I’m not sure we’re going to have a lock-down defensive system like I’ve built before,” he said. “We’re probably going to have to do a little more scoring and more free-flowing offense, because we have scoring. “Kelsey Plum is the leading scorer in the history of women’s college basketball, Kelly McBride is a career 15-points-per-game scorer, I’ve got Moriah Jefferson to push the ball up a thousand miles per hour, and now the first pick in the draft is going to be a quality player. So let’s get going.” In addition to managing the players, Laimbeer is working on assembling a staff. He said the team hired a strength coach and a director of business operations, but there are still many openings to fill. “I’ve got to get two assistant coaches, I’ve got to
get a player operations person, I’ve got to get a video coordinator, I’ve got to get an equipment manager,” Laimbeer said. “So staffing is one issue.” Laimbeer believes attracting talent — whether it’s players or coaches or front office personnel — is one area in which Las Vegas won’t have to worry. “I think it’s going to be a huge bonus for us,” he said, “because people want to be here. And the first-class operation that MGM is setting up, the amount of commitment and resources they’re putting forth for this team, players notice that. Word-ofmouth will get around so fast.” Fast enough to turn the Aces into one of the league’s top teams in their first season in Vegas, just like the Golden Knights? That remains to be seen. But given the current state of the franchise — on and off the court — local fans shouldn’t have to wait very long for a winning team.
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and coach bill laimbeer will provide the winning game plan
Bill Laimbeer has been in the WNBA longer than he was in the NBA. It may seem hard to believe, but Laimbeer’s memorable, hate-able, championship-winning NBA playing career lasted 13 seasons, mostly with the Detroit Pistons. His narrative-changing coaching career in the WNBA also has lasted 13 seasons, meaning that when he leads the Las Vegas Aces from the sideline in their first game in May, he’ll officially be more experienced in the women’s league. It’s a surprising note, especially to those who remember watching him sink 3-pointers and swing elbows as a key member of the “Bad Boys” championship teams of the 1980s, but it speaks to Laimbeer’s commitment to his second act. Laimbeer has seen the league develop over the past two decades and can trace it from its infancy to the viable professional sports enterprise it is today. To hear Laimbeer describe the changes the WNBA has undergone since he got involved, it sounds like a completely different league. “The players are bigger, faster and stronger by far than ever before,”
Laimbeer says. “They’re very well coached. College basketball has really elevated their game over the years. They’re all on TV now, so all the ladies in college basketball are on TV, they get exposure, and now they want to go to the next level, because there is a next level in professional sports for them. “That’s the biggest thing, from back then to now, is the quality of play.” When Laimbeer took over a struggling Detroit Shock team in the middle of the 2002 season, he immediately installed a tough-minded defensive system, and the impact was noticeable right away. In his first full year as head coach, he led the Shock to the 2003 WNBA championship, one of three titles the team would eventually win during his eight-year tenure. Laimbeer resigned during the 2009 season and spent four years out of the league before returning to coach the New York Liberty in 2013. After back-to-back fifth-place finishes, he was let go by the front office, only to return months later when newly hired executive Isiah Thomas took control of the Liberty and rehired his former “Bad Boy” teammate. Given a second chance in New York, Laimbeer produced three consecutive first-place teams from 2015-17. Because of his proven success with multiple teams, when MGM needed someone to front the Las Vegas Aces, Laimbeer was the name at the top of the wish list. MGM Resorts International President Bill Hornbuckle said
Laimbeer’s deep, institutional knowledge of the WNBA and his ability to produce results quickly made him a perfect fit for the Las Vegas franchise. “He brings credibility instantly,” Hornbuckle says. “He just does. You don’t even have to follow basketball to know the name Bill Laimbeer. … In that world, in that league, he’s been around longer than anybody. He knows the sport well, he knows the league well, he knows the talent well and he knows what motivates and drives them.” Laimbeer’s knowledge of the ins and outs of the WNBA has helped the Aces get the franchise up and running. It’s a hands-on process for Laimbeer, who embraces doing a little bit of everything. Since he was brought aboard, he’s assisted in designing the remodel of the arena, promoting ticket sales and searching for sponsors. In Laimbeer, Las Vegas isn’t just getting a great coach, but someone who is dedicated to making the WNBA work in this city. Hornbuckle says Laimbeer had only one question when he was approached about the job: Is the franchise committed to winning? “It wasn’t about economics, it wasn’t about Las Vegas vs. any other city,” Hornbuckle says. “It was about, ‘Are you guys truly committed to wanting to make this a success? Because if you are, I’d love to make the move.’ And once we got ourselves positioned with him where he believed that, he was all in.”
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From left, Bill Hornbuckle, Lilian Tomovich, Lisa Borders, Lisa Alexander, Jim Murren, Moriah Jefferson, Bill Laimbeer, Ann Rodriguez, Jay Parry and Chuck Bowling attend an event to unveil the name and logo of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces on Dec. 11 at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. (courtesy)
how the wnba could be a winner for MGM By Mike Grimala Staff Writer
Judging by the promising roster, the proven coach and the deep-pocketed ownership group, the Las Vegas Aces look like they’ll eventually win their fair share of games. But will that make the team a winner in the business sense? While league representatives, MGM Resorts International executives, players and the head coach expressed nothing but optimism when the team was officially introduced at a glitzy press conference at Mandalay Bay, there is no guarantee that the Aces will be a profitable venture. The WNBA has historically not been a moneymaker. The NBA backs the league financially, and about half the teams are run by owners who also control a corresponding NBA team in the same market. Independent WNBA franchises, like the Aces, face a difficult road. When the fledgling San Antonio Stars were put up for sale by the Spurs Sports & Entertainment (which also owns and operates the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs), MGM was a natural suitor. It was looking to add a live sports component to its entertainment portfolio, and the WNBA’s 17 home games per season made the league an attractive option to fill seats at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
MGM is committed to making the team work. The company announced it will pour $10 million into upgrading the Events Center to prepare for the Aces’ arrival, and executives put on a full-court press to lure Bill Laimbeer, one of the WNBA’s most accomplished coaches. Laimbeer has been smitten by MGM’s willingness to fund the team. “I came here thinking I had to do everything myself,” Laimbeer said. “And I realized, ‘Holy cow, look at this. Oh, you’ve got that? And you’ve got that too?’ ” “We were talking practice site. What do we do about a practice site? You know, in Year 1, I’m figuring (we’ll practice) anywhere we can go. And they’re like, ‘Why don’t we go build this?’ And I’m like, ‘Well, that’ll take a while.’ And they’re like ‘No, we’ve got our own construction company, we’ve got our own designers, we can build it quick.’ ” The question is the return on investment: Can a winning team be effectively monetized in Las Vegas? The Aces are accepting season ticket deposits, and while there is no media rights deal in place, expect the games to be televised. Building a devoted fan base that is willing to spend could take time, but WNBA President Lisa Borders said Las Vegas will support and embrace women’s
basketball. “If you look at the data for the market, according to ESPN and ESPN2, (Las Vegas) is a top-10 market for basketball,” Borders said. “For women’s basketball particularly, we look at data when we’re talking about our business, because we look at the WNBA as a business first. Oftentimes, people think of sports as purely emotional, and there is emotion, but I would tell you there is emotion but there is empirical data that supports the decisions we make.” Even if the Aces aren’t a big revenue-generator, the franchise will still hold value for MGM. If the Aces prove successful, it could pave way for an NBA team to eventually land in Las Vegas. MGM President Bill Hornbuckle noted the NBA’s longstanding relationship with Las Vegas through the Summer League and alluded to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s openness to legalized sports betting nationally as a possible entryway to an eventual NBA franchise. “We have an intimate relationship (with the NBA),” Hornbuckle said. “The NBA owns the WNBA, and so Adam knows exactly what has happened here. … The NBA, over time, hopefully becomes a part of this community in a bigger way. “But one day at a time. It’s a long way away.”
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DOWNTOWN GRAND Touchdown at Downtown Date: Sundays through Dec. 31 Time: 9 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets through play and dining. Top prize is signed memorabilia or $200 slot play. Connect 4 Battle Date: Through Dec. 30 Information: Two players will be randomly selected to participate in a battle of Connect 4. The top prize is $100 in slot play. Champagne giveaway Date: Thursdays through Dec. 28 Information: Receive one bottle of Champagne for every 500 same-day base points earned. Santa’s Workshop Date: Mondays-Wednesdays in December Information: Redeem slot play up to five times for every 500 base points earned. See kiosk for details.
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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
Gift giveaway Date: Dec. 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: Through Dec. 28 Information: Poker players can win up to $100. Players must lose with a specific pair on each day. 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. 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.
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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.
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Point multipliers Date: Mondays and Tuesdays in December Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 6x points on video poker.
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Gift giveaway Date: Dec. 17 Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 300 points to take home a wine-related gift. 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.
guests. Noninvited guests must earn 300 points. On Dec. 17, it’s a bottle of Andre Brut. *Valid at Station properties
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$15,000 Countdown to 2018 Cash Drawings Date: Dec. 29-Jan. 1 Time: 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Information: Spin for up to $5,000. There will be five participants at each drawing. Earn 5x entries every Thursday and swipe daily for 10 free entries.
Sizzling Hot Seat drawing Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Information: Win up to $200 in chips. Four table games players will be chosen at each drawing. *Both locations
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Football Frenzy kiosk game Date: Through Dec. 30 Information: Earn 50 same-day base points to play. Win up to $500. *Craig Road location
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.
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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.
Cash in on the New Year Date: Dec. 31 Time: 10:30 p.m. Information: Earn entries from Dec. 24 to 31. Win up to $100,000. Earn 5x entries from 2-10:15 p.m. on Dec. 31.
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50-plus Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty-card players 50 and older can participate in $5,500 slot and video poker tournaments, $3,000 weekly tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and $4,000 free slot play drawings at 7 and 8 p.m. Earn 50 points to receive a swipe on the kiosk for cash, slot play, points and dining.
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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. Military Mondays Date: Ongoing Information: Veterans and active military members receive discounts. *Valid at Station properties MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Information: For loyalty-card holders 50 and older. Includes discounts and gaming promotions. *Valid at Station properties December’s Bubbly Giveaways Date: Dec. 17 Information: The gift is free for invited
ing entry for a chance to win up to $1,000. Plus, the five top slot point earners between Nov. 26 through Dec. 31 at 1:59 p.m. will be eligible to enter a drawing to win up to $3,000 on Dec. 31 at 2 p.m. *Both locations
Point multipliers Date: Thursdays in 2017 Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 20x points on reels. 45+ Classic Rockers and bonus points Date: Wednesdays in 2017 Information: For players 45 and older. Earn 5x points on video poker and 15x points on reels. Earn 100 base points for chance to win 5,000 points. Receive point bonuses. Bartop Happy Hour point multipliers Date: Sundays-Tuesdays Time: 4-7 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. Information: Receive 10x points on any bartop slot machine.
CANNERY*
Countdown to Cash Swipe and Win Date: Through Dec. 30 Information: Earn 5 same-day base points to receive the first swipe. Earn 150 same-day base points for the second and third swipes. Win drawing entries, points, slot play and more. *Both locations $100k Countdown to Cash Progressive Drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays in December Time: 7 p.m. Information: For every 100 same-day base points earned, receive a draw-
Gift giveaway Date: Fridays in December Information: Earn 400 machine points or 48 table points to receive a gift. Choices include different candle warmers with scented melts. *Craig Road location Point multiplier Date: Mondays in December Information: Earn 7x points on reels and 4x points on video poker. *Craig Road location Mug in a Tin Date: Thursdays in December Information: Earn 300 points on slots or 36 table game points to win a Mug in a Tin with $5 to $500 in slot play or cash. *Craig Road location Eastside Extra Thursdays Date: Thursdays in December Information: Earn 400 machine points or 48 table points to receive a gift. Choices include different candle warmers with scented melts. *Boulder Highway location Bonus Bet Cash Drawings Date: Saturdays in December Time: 1 p.m. Information: Ten players will win up to $50 in promotional chips or $200 in cash per drawing. Earn drawing entries per hand for any of the following bonus bets: Lucky Ladies, Bet the Bust, Blackjack Spin bonus bets and more. *Boulder Highway location
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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
PLAZA
Milkshake Mondays Date: Ongoing Time: 8 a.m.-midnight Information: Earn 100 slot points to receive a milkshake.
SILVERTON
Go Long! Weekly Football Challenge Date: Through Dec. 31 Information: Swipe card at kiosk to participate.
WILDFIRE PROPERTIES*
Point multiplier Date: Sundays in December Information: Receive 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker. *Valid at the Wildfire Gaming properties. 12 Days of Spinning and Winning Date: Through Dec. 22 Time: 7:15 p.m. Information: Enter drawing to spin for up to $2,000 cash and prizes. *Valid at the Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Casino & Lanes, Wildfire Boulder and Barley’s.
Eldorado and jokers wild*
Gift giveaway Date: Wednesdays in December Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: The first gift is free for invited guests. Earn a second gift for 250 points. Noninvited guests must earn 100 points to receive the first gift. On Dec. 20, it’s a Cinnabon cinnamon roll. On Dec. 27, it’s a mystery gift. *Valid at the Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Casino & Lanes, Wildfire Boulder and Barley’s.
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
MyGeneration Mondays Date: Ongoing Information: For loyalty-card holders 50 and older. Includes discounts and gaming promotions. *Valid at the Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Casino & Lanes, Wildfire Boulder, The Greens and Barley’s.
Mystery point multipliers Date: Sundays in December Information: Earn up to 50x points.
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In standing for decency, Alabama sends message to GOP
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oug Jones’ victory in Alabama’s Senate race last week was a much-needed win for decency in what has been a profoundly indecent year. In voting for Jones over Roy Moore, Alabamians didn’t simply choose a Democrat over a Republican. They selected a candidate of principle and honor over a man who had referred to Native Americans and Asians as “reds and yellows,” had suggested eliminating all constitutional amendments after the 10th — which would have included those abolishing slavery and giving women the right to vote — had twice been removed from the Alabama Supreme Court for flouting the law. Not to mention several recent accusations of pedophilia. So it was refreshing to see the outcome of the vote in Alabama, which previously hadn’t elected a Democratic senator since 1992. Thank you, Alabama, for showing that decent people still win in America. You delivered that much-needed message to the nation and the world.
That said, let’s not go overboard celebrating the vote. Remember, Jones barely won, garnering 49.92 percent of the vote to Moore’s 48.38 percent. That means nearly half of Alabama’s voters, including many who would identify themselves as values voters and evangelicals, supported a candidate who does not deserve to hold any public office. They prioritized party politics over ideals, morality and character, and as a result the GOP nationwide finds itself at a critical juncture. Republican moderates and conservatives with principles have been on the run for two years as Donald Trump has rampaged through the party, found cowards in the GOP to enable him and defiled honorable traditions. After Alabama, though, reasonable Republicans have hope of fighting Trump: They can prove his venal vandalism will destroy the party. The Alabama vote showed that there’s no future for Republicans on their current trajectory. Minority voters turned out in huge numbers and
overwhelmingly supported Jones — he carried 96 percent of the vote among blacks, who made up 29 percent of all voters. Voters identifying themselves as moderates also swung heavily to Jones, supporting him 3-to-1 over Moore. The Moore/Trump core, in other words, consisted mostly of white, older voters in rural areas. Even in deep-red Alabama, there weren’t enough of them to push Moore into the Senate. The vote should show moderates that embracing the Trump/Bannon farright jihadists who have infected their party is suicide. Trump and Bannon campaigned heavily for Moore, although Trump — true to his egomaniacal form — immediately tried to extricate himself by contending he knew Moore had no chance. Too late. Trump was all-in, and voters knew it. But Republicans in large numbers rejected Moore, anyway, and no doubt Trump’s involvement helped drive Democrats to the polls, too. The outcome, coupled with results of state elections in November that generally went well for Democrats,
prompted speculation that the GOP may get swamped by a blue wave in the 2018 midterms. And why not? The divisive rhetoric and cruel policies coming from Trump and current congressional Republican leadership may have damaged the brand beyond repair. But if moderates want to save the party, they need to elect candidates with moderate stances on immigration, gun control, health care and other issues that have deeply divided Americans. They must put forth candidates who are willing to work constructively and respect the legislative process, as opposed to the current leadership that has jammed through reckless tax policy that will disadvantage middle- and lowerincome Americans for the benefit of corporations and the extremely wealthy. As the Alabama vote showed, those with an appetite for Trump’s scorchedearth politics are in the minority. The GOP needs to either accept that reality and reform itself, or stay on a course that will lead to irrelevance and then extinction.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, DEC. 17 Nevada Ballet Theater’s “The Nutcracker”: Come along on a magical journey with Clara and her handsome Prince, from the warmth of her family home to a land of toy soldiers, mischievous rodents and exotic visitors from faraway lands. Before settling into your seat, visit the Nutcracker Wonderland, located in Troesh Studio Theater, to wander through scenes of holiday joy and hear the story of “The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m., $29-$179, Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-2432623, 702-749-2000, nevadaballet. org/shows/the_nutcracker or thesmithcenter.com. *Also: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20-23 and 2 p.m. Dec. 23-24 “Rocky Horror Picture Show – Live!”: An all-star cast brings the 1975 cult classic to life. Must be 18 or older to attend. 8 p.m., $10 and up, House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702632-7600 or houseofblues.com. Priefert World Series of Team Roping: Thousands of teams will compete for more than $11 million in purse money. 8 a.m., free, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111, southpointarena.com or wstroping.com/article-1175-2017-finale-xii-schedule.html. “A Christmas Carol”: Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four apparitions that show him the meaning of good will, cheer and joy to all mankind. 7:30 p.m., $27.50-$33, Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787 or pacboxoffice@unlv.edu. Glittering Lights: This dazzling array of lights and sounds features more than 3 million LED lights that intertwine a 2.5-mile course. Ride in your own car or take the Santa Tram. Santa Claus will be on site to find out if you have been naughty or nice. 5-9 p.m., $20-$30, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-222-9777 or glitteringlightslasvegas.com. *Also: 5-9 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays and 5-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 7 Magical Forest: Enjoy a winter wonderland with millions of sparkling lights, nightly entertainment, food and endless holiday cheer. 5:30 p.m., $10-$22, Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., 702-225-9627 or
opportunityvillage.org. *Also: Nightly through Dec. 31 (closed Christmas Day) Nevada Chamber Orchestra Winter Celebration Concert: Enjoy holiday classics and “Film Suite,” a concerto for harp and trumpet written by Maxwell Lafontant. 3 p.m., free, Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860, nco.vegas or nvchamberorchestra@gmail.com. Christmas with the Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society: The UNLV Musical Arts Chorus performs traditional holiday favorites. 3 p.m., $10-$15, Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall in the Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-4710 or pacboxoffice@unlv.edu. Santa Train: A fully restored 1875 steam locomotive will return for runs out to Railroad Pass and back. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $6, Nevada Southern Railroad Museum, 601 Yucca St., 702-486-5952 or nevadasouthern. com.
MONDAY, DEC. 18 Mondays Dark fourth anniversary: Raise a glass and toast Las Vegas’ philanthropic event of the year. There will be entertainment and auctions. 8 p.m., $20-$1,500, the Joint at the Hard Rock, 4455 Paradise Road, 702-903-1070 or mondaysdark.com.
TUESDAY, DEC. 19 Holiday Tea: People 50 and older can come dressed in their best and enjoy fresh hot tea, finger sandwiches, pastries and scones. Learn tea etiquette and the history of tea. 11 a.m., $7, Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, 702-229-6454.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 60th anniversary of “Old Yeller” celebration: Actress Beverly Washburn discusses her experience and the making of the movie. 1 p.m., free, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702- 455-7340 or clarkcountynv.gov/parks. Lunch & Learn: Behavioral health expert Ruth Brown will talk about discovering a brighter road to aging. Learn strategies to relieve the stress and fair expectations concerning
see santa claus Holiday Express: This journey, lasting less than an hour and a half, includes such holiday trappings as snow and hot cocoa. Reservations are required. Dec. 16-23; times vary, with first train departing at noon and final train departing at 6 p.m., $8-$10, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-822-7700 or springspreserve.org. Operation North Pole: Enter through Candy Cottage and meet Sugar Plum Marcy, experience the toy workshop while making a homemade craft with an elf, have cocoa and cookies with Mrs. Claus, tour the reindeer stables and spend one-on-one time with Santa. Ticketed children receive a teddy bear. Times vary through Dec. 24, $28-$36, Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-534-0000 or tivolivillagelv.com. Las Vegas Christmas Town: Entertainment and attractions include a skating rink, 40-foot Christmas tree, 100-foot sledding hill, 40-passenger Polar Express train ride, paintball zone, free photos with Santa Claus and nightly snowfalls. 5:30-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 24-25), $20, Wet ’n’ Wild, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, 702-899-1678 or lasvegaschristmastown.com. Snow in the Square and photos with Santa: Get your picture taken with Santa and watch as magical snow flurries set to holiday music turn Town Square into a winter wonderland. Pet photos with Santa are available Wednesdays. Reservations are required for photos with Santa. Snow falls at 7 p.m. nightly with a second show at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday (times vary for photos); free to watch snow/$20 deposit for photos, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-269-5001, mytownsquarelasvegas.com or tslvsanta.com. Winter Wonderland Chalet: A forest of mountain pines and playful deer create a modern take on traditional holiday detail and pattern, offering a festive environment to whisper holiday wishes to Santa Claus through Dec. 24. Photos with pets are taken 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 19. Times vary, photo packages start at $24.99, Macy’s Promenade at Downtown Summerlin, 2075 Festival Plaza Drive, downtownsummerlin.com. Santa at the Galleria: See Santa with same-day reservations (notifying you via text when it is time to see Santa) or by making an appointment and purchasing a photo package in advance online. Pet photos are available on Tuesdays through Dec. 19. Times vary, photo packages start at $24.99, Galleria at Sunset, 1300 W. Sunset Road, 702-434-0087. Santa at the Boulevard: Santa will be available 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 15; daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 16-23; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 24. Boulevard mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-735-7430 or boulevardmall.com.
family and friends. Registration required. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Health to You office in MountainView Hospital medical office building, 3150 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 114, 702-9625021 or mountainviewhospital.com.
healthy and happy life. Registration required. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free, MountainView Hospital 1 South Classroom, 3100 N. Tenaya Way, 702-962-5021 or mountainviewhospital.com.
Holiday party luncheon: Celebrate the holiday season with others age 50 and up. Registration required. 11:30 a.m., $5, Derfelt Senior Center in Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave., 702-229-6601.
Holiday Storytime Party: Enjoy holiday stories and activities. Open to children up to 5 years old. 10-11 a.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-4927252 or hendersonlibraries.com. *Also: Dec. 21
Diabetes overview and medication review: Learn about diabetes and join in a discussion with MountainView Hospital’s education director and pharmacy staff. Learn how disease management is essential to living a
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Holiday Stories from Around the World: Listen to holiday stories from many countries and create a holiday decoration to take home. For ages 5-11. 6-7 p.m., free, Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, 702-5658402 or hendersonlibraries.com.
Yoga at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park: Stretch your body and relax your spirit in the shade of the Red Rock Canyon escarpment. Bring your own mat. 10 a.m., free with park entry ($9 per vehicle), Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada Highway 159, 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.
Vegas Variety Show Winter Wonderland: Kelly Clinton will host as Ned Mills and the RainMaker band support the song stylings of Elisa Fiorillo, Kellie Wright, Rita Lim, Ron and Lisa Smith, classical guitarist Michael Lucarelli, Tim Veazey, Steve Noyes and Jimmy Hopper. 7 p.m., $25, showroom at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave., 702-457-3866.
Christmas with the Clydesdales: The famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be available for photo opportunities as guests take in the holiday spirit with hot chocolate, candy canes and beer. Santa Claus will be in attendance, and a photo booth will allow guests to take home a commemorative photo. Noon-6 p.m., free, Priefert Pavilion at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702796-7111 or southpointcasino.com. Las Vegas Holiday Hoops Classic: Women’s Division I basketball teams compete for the Holiday Hoops Classic title. Teams include Abilene Christian University, Radford University, Towson University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Oakland College and Old Dominion University. Noon, $20, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111 or southpointarena.com. *Also: Friday, Dec. 22
FRIDAY, DEC. 22 “A Drag Queen Christmas — The Naughty Tour”: Murray & Peter present a must-see holiday spectacular with fan favorites from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” 8 p.m., $23 and up, House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-632-7600 or houseofblues.com. Santa and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Drive: See Santa Claus, take a photo and get a print in exchange for a donation of a food or toiletry item. Visit smashbooth. net/santa for a list of needed items. Noon, free, Bear’s Best Golf Club, 11111 W. Flamingo Road, smashbooth. net/santa. *Also: Dec. 23
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Downtown’s D-finitive personality After 11 years in Las Vegas, Derek Stevens still moving full speed ahead By Ric Anderson | STAFF WRITER
Walk into the D on any given night, and odds are good that you’ll find Derek Stevens there. ¶ He’ll be the guy at the Long Bar, possibly buying a drink for a new acquaintance and likely wearing a jacket designed to make it impossible for you to miss him. It may be a color you’d normally see on a muscle car, or maybe two-tone, or maybe stevens, Continued on page 53
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The owner of the Simmons Group consulting firm talks about the importance of cultivating relationships in business, the rewards of helping children through nonprofit work and “the most valuable thing a leader can learn.”
Amit Mehra is a fan of Las Vegas’ energy and emphasis on helping small businesses succeed. So this year, he brought his smokers’ lounge concept here from California.
A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.
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Keller Williams Las Vegas Realty agents and partner businesses renovated eight housing units that are part of Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s Independent Living Program and the NPHY Emergency Shelter. Work involved advanced landscaping, roof repairs, shower and bathroom facilities repair, kitchen remodels, new furniture and bedding, and new tile flooring, appliances, windows, faucets and fixtures.
Pia Zadora donated $5,000 to Project FOCUS (Forming Occupational and Community Understanding for Success). Project FOCUS is a two- to four-year post-secondary education program for young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Zadora had won the money as the grand prize in Westgate Las Vegas’ March Madness “Hoops Central Celebrity Bracket Challenge.” Nacho Daddy donated money to Three Square Food Bank to pay for 140,000 meals. Safe Nest honored Anne Wayman of Kaercher Insurance with the “Woman of Distinction” award. Opportunity Village and an employee from the organization, Monica Harrison, were honored with awards from SourceAmerica, a national nonprofit organization. Opportunity Village received the AbilityOne Network Award for Performance Excellence in Grassroots Advocacy, which recognizes a nonprofit agency for engaging and educating public policymakers about the AbilityOne Program. Harrison was given the Tom Miller Advocacy Award, which recognizes an employee with a significant disability who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and passion for self-advocacy. More than 40 local Burger King restaurants in Las Vegas raised $31,563 for Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest. Nevada State Bank gave $8,000 to Ruby Thomas Elementary School. Goettl Air Conditioning donated $2,200 worth of professional tools to Lawrence Malm and David Vanover, veterans who recently graduated from the College of Southern Nevada Air Conditioning Technology Program. DC Building Group installed “buddy benches” at several local elementary schools to help with anti-bullying efforts. The benches were constructed by students at Northwest Career &
The Penta Building Group’s charity golf tournament raised $120,000, which was divided among Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, Nevada Military Support Alliance and Women’s Development Center. (COURTESY PHOTO) Technical Academy. The Runnin’ for the House 5K Run and Family Fun Walk, presented by McDonald’s of Greater Las Vegas, raised more than $57,000 for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas. The Henderson Chamber of Commerce helped three public schools’ robotics teams: Nate Mack Elementary, Greenspun Junior High and Basic Academy of International Studies. Last spring, the Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation raised $12,500 to help the teams’ students represent Nevada at the 2017 VEX Robotics Worlds Competition. Mayor-elect Debra March also donated $1,000, and Tronox donated $2,500 to Basic outside of the foundation’s efforts. Southwest Gas donated $100,554 to Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada. The utility donated more than $50,000 to the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. The Del E. Webb Foundation gave
$35,000 to the College of Medicine at Roseman University of Health Sciences to support the development and delivery of its DiscoverMed program. The Public Education Foundation honored Advanced Technologies Academy social studies teacher Jeff Hinton with its Myra Greenspun Teacher Excellence Award. The award, established in 2008 by community leader Myra Greenspun, recognizes an exemplary public school teacher who is successful in using innovative teaching strategies and raising student achievement. Hinton received $3,000 to be used for his classroom, school or professional development. He also received an honorarium of $1,000 and 500 points to the Public Education Foundation’s Teacher Exchange, a resource center for Clark County School District teachers. Clark County Medical Society honored Daniel LeCavalier of Touro University Nevada College of Medicine with its 2017 Student Rising Star Award.
Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada worked with Lowe’s employees to rebuild four homes and the Henderson Scout House for Girls Scouts of Southern Nevada. About 80-100 Lowe’s volunteers provided exterior and interior painting, door replacement, xeriscaping, property cleanup, small exterior repairs and debris removal. California Pizza Kitchen raised more than $7,000 for Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada. Nevada State Bank donated $10,000 to the Las Vegas Justice Partnership, which funds the Regional Justice Center’s specialty courts. The money is earmarked for Youth Offender Court. Through the efforts of the Las Vegas chapter of the Air Force Association, Rancho High School received a fullsize replica of the 1905 Wright Brothers Flyer, which is modeled after the first successful aircraft to take flight. Affinity Gaming raised nearly $25,000 for the Alzheimer Association at Wine to Remember. The NV Energy Foundation donated $10,000 to assist Nathan Adelson Hospice’s Uncompensated Care Program, which provides comprehensive and compassionate hospice care for the uninsured and underinsured. The foundation also awarded $94,000 in scholarships to Southern Nevada high school seniors. Dan Shaw, president and CEO of Rustler Investments, donated $5,000 to the Henderson Symphony Orchestra.
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Consultant: Focus on solutions, not problems By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz | STAFF WRITER
Ann Simmons Nicholson has never been afraid to take risks. Her professional career took her to so many new environments, she had boxes that were never unpacked over several years until she settled down in Las Vegas. Today she owns the Simmons Group, a consulting firm that provides human resources services, training and coaching for business leaders. How many people are on your team, and what is your management style? We have 11 people, but we have a vast network of people we rely on when our clients have a need that we feel it would be better for someone else to handle. I like to think my management style is to set high standards, and let people do their jobs. My business partner said I have a passion and high energy for what I do, which is infectious. This helps to get people excited about the vision and moving in the same direction. It encourages people to join the journey with me. Also, I value lifelong learning and find that people in the company who embrace that value are successful. What is the best way to achieve long-term success? Focus on relationships; the rest will come. Be kind and do not confuse kindness for weakness in others. Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes. Have a supportive spouse who balances you, challenges you and believes in you. Hire and work with the best people — not “C” players, but the best. Suspend your judgment — you do not know the other person’s story. That one, for me, has been the most difficult to achieve, and it has been worth the hard work it has taken to get there. How has being a business owner affected your family life? I come from a large family and always thought I would have five or six kids. I also believe everything happens for a reason. I am unable to have children of my own, so I’ve continued to focus on my other family members and the time I have with them. That’s why it made sense for me to donate a kidney to my mother who needed one. That donation gave us an additional seven years that we might not have had with her. Also, I am thrilled that my daughter from my husband’s previous marriage has allowed me to enjoy having children and now two grandchildren. I have 21 amazing nieces and nephews who I get to spoil rotten.
Ann Simmons Nicholson says if you take care of relationships in business, success will come. (l.e. baskow/staff)
Having said that, being a business owner, I am able to spend more time on nonprofit boards focused primarily on children and education. This way, I have been able to affect more children through my nonprofit work. I also get a wonderful bonus family from my husband’s previous marriage, so I think my being a business owner has allowed me the time and energy to focus on families in general — not necessarily just my or a family. What is the best business advice you’ve received? Focus on the solution, not the problem. Anyone can identify a problem; leaders offer options and solutions without having to be instructed to do so. What motivates you? Genuinely helping others. Whether it is personally, professionally or through the volunteer work our company is committed to.
What is your biggest pet peeve? People who make absolute or judgmental statements with limited information. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I will still be doing what I am doing now, just not six or seven days a week. I hope to move to a four-day work week next year to focus even more attention on our community. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? I am so proud of this city. Not just the recent Las Vegas community response to the tragic events of Oct. 1, although I think people who do not live here now see the community how locals see it. I would not choose to live anywhere but in this great community. If you could talk to one person from history, who would it be and why? There are so many to choose from
who I think could provide me such valuable learning. One in particular, though, is Princess Diana. She overcame adversity and found a passion and the internal strength to do such amazing philanthropic work. She was so genuine in her concern and caring for people, and helped by being engaged and involved. She epitomized the phrase “to whom much is given, much is expected” — a motto I live by. Also, I would love to know what she thinks of Kate Middleon and Meghan Markle. What is something that people might not know about you? I have a fascination with history — especially World War II. Also, I give money to anyone standing on a street corner asking for help. Anyone. Any parting wisdom? The most valuable thing a leader can learn is emotional intelligence. Also, understand how to read a profit and loss statement. As a business owner, no one will do that for you.
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5.4 million
Number of iPhone users who allegedly had their personal data unlawfully collected by Google between 2011 and 2012, according to a group called Google You Owe Us. The group is suing Google on behalf of these users.
$11 million
Amount Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss invested in Bitcoin in 2013. Now, the twins are the first publicly known Bitcoin billionaires. The brothers funded their initial investment with a $65 million settlement received from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
$69 billion
Amount CVS will pay to acquire health care company Aetna. CVS plans to transform its pharmacies into community health hubs that can offer basic medical services.
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Height, in feet, of the Jungfrau mountain in Switzerland. Two wing-suit base jumpers recently jumped off the mountain without parachutes and landed inside a flying airplane.
Amit Mehra is the owner of Helios Cigar Lounge, which he opened several years ago in Riverside, Calif., and this year expanded to Southern Nevada. (L.E. Baskow/staff)
Connoisseurs of cigars have a new home away from home By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz Staff Writer
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Number of guns the FBI ordered to be seized from people who failed background checks in 2016. It is the largest effort to seize illegally purchased weapons in the past decade.
$3.6 billion
Amount British-based movie theater operator Cineworld will pay to acquire the U.S. theater chain Regal Entertainment Group. Cineworld operates 2,049 cinema screens. After this acquisition of 561 theaters, it will operate more than 9,000 screens.
$2.3 billion
Amount Nestle is paying to acquire vitamin maker Atrium Innovations. Atrium is expected to have $700 million in sales this year. This is Nestle’s fourth major acquisition in the past four months.
Describe your business.
helios Cigar Lounge Address: 5752 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 155 Phone: 702-202-0008 Website: helioscigarlounge.com Hours of operation: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m.11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Owned/operated by: Amit Mehra In business since: 2017
Helios Cigar Lounge is a clean and comfortable smoking lounge with comfortable leather chairs to sit and watch sporting events on several largescreen TVs. The lounge is for men and women who want to smoke premium, hand-rolled cigars without having to pay premium prices. I want to give locals and tourists an unbelievable cigar-smoking experience. As a transplant from Southern California, what prompted you to open a lounge in Las Vegas?
I’ve been coming to Las Vegas for years and have friends who have moved their businesses to Nevada from Southern California. I love the way this city and the different counties are pro-small business. I also love the energy that the city has.
who was 11 at the time — is really into Greek mythology and suggested it to me. What sets your establishment apart from competitors?
Great customer service, clean environment and fair pricing. We are authorized sellers of several premium brands, such as Padrón, Arturo Fuente and Avo. We also have one of the largest selections of popular boutique cigars such as Roma Craft, Tatuaje, Caldwell, Warped, El Güegüense and Drew Estate. We’re an authorized dealer of Stinky Cigar Ashtrays. The owner of Stinky lives in Las Vegas and is a regular supporter of the lounge. In addition to cigar accessories, we also sell many kinds of pipe tobaccos and tobacco pipe accessories. What’s the best business advice you’ve received?
Who are your clients/customers?
My clientele are men and women who want to enjoy great cigars and meet new people, and who want to have a chance to relax for a short period of time in their busy schedule. How did you come up with the name of your business?
Helios means god of the sun. My 15-year-old son —
Never bring politics and religion into your business. What obstacles has your business overcome?
There are many challenges that every business owner faces, and I have never looked at it as an obstacle. My business has faced many challenges, but I’m happy I was able to overcome them. We’re are currently trying to get a beer, wine and liquor license so our customers can enjoy a drink with their smoke.
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Summit explores foreign visitors’ habits By Thomas Moore staff writer
French tourists to Nevada seek the outdoors and cultural opportunities, while Chinese tourists are switching from group arrangements to independent travel. Travel tendencies of international tourists were among the discussion topics at the recent Governor’s Summit on Tourism at the Flamingo. Gov. Brian Sandoval underlined tourism’s importance to the state during his luncheon speech at the summit, hosted by the Nevada Department of Tourism. He noted that a third of the state’s tax revenue comes directly from the tourism industry. “International visitors made up 19 percent of the people who came here in 2016. That’s up from 15 percent in 2015,” Sandoval said. Among the other observations gleaned from sessions presented by marketing companies hired by the Department of Tourism to promote the state worldwide, including in China, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Canada, France, India and Latin America: n Tourists from India are younger and tend to travel as families but not extended families. They’re known to take monthlong honeymoons. n Canadians book warm-weather vacations and rely on travel agents for a sense of security while traveling.
n French tourists are more likely to skip meals to devote more time to exploring destinations. n Travelers from the United Kingdom tend to avoid popular attractions and are looking for “authentic” American experiences. In his general session speech, Bruce Bommarito, vice president of international marketing at Caesars Entertainment Corp., spoke about Caesars’ efforts to integrate WeChat into Caesars properties’ operations. WeChat is a mobile-phone application that millions of Chinese people use for payments and to make reservations in China. “WeChat represents huge amounts of the Chinese market,” Bommarito said. “Basically 100 percent of anyone who comes from China has WeChat on the phone.” Making payments using smartphones is so ubiquitous in China, Bommarito said, that on a recent trip to the country, he was able to give money to a street beggar using his iPhone. “He had a sign with a QR code on it (consumers in China make payments by using their phones to scan QR codes),” Bommarito said. This year, Caesars started accepting WeChat payments at 16 Las Vegas locations and is working to expand it across the company. “It will be systemwide next year,” he said.
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The point man in debates affecting the state’s largest industry is leaving his post. A.G. Burnett is stepping down as the Nevada Gaming Control Board chairman effective Dec. 22 and will join the business law firm McDonald Carano, according to Gov. Brian Sandoval’s office. Burnett, 48, said he will work with gaming issues in his new position but can’t appear before the control board or Gaming Commission for a year because of state lobbyist laws. In 2011, Gov. Brian Sandoval made Burnett a member of the board and a year later, asked him to become chairman. He’s dealt with issues affecting the gaming industry such as the rise of daily fantasy sports, wagering on esports and skill-based gaming.
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New solar plants boost Switch operations, state’s clean energy outlook By mick akers staff writer
Working toward Switch’s goal to have its data centers be 100 percent powered by renewable energy, the commissioning of a pair of solar projects this month represented a huge step forward. Switch Stations 1 and 2, at Apex Industrial Park in North La Vegas, were dedicated by a group that included former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, Bureau of Land Management Nevada Director John Ruhs and others. “Less than a decade ago, Nevada’s solar energy landscape was nonexistent, but this commissioning helps fulfill that vision I had to make our state the leader in renewable energy,” Reid said. “A technology giant like Switch using 100 percent renewable energy is truly visionary and grows our clean energy economy by creating hundreds of good-paying labor construction jobs.” Power generated by the plants, which can muster a combined 179 megawatts, is owned by EF Renewable Energy and is provided to Switch via power purchase agreements through NV Energy. “Our CEO Rob Roy’s vision … is to ensure the data that runs the planet doesn’t ruin the planet,” said Sam Castor, executive vice president of policy for Switch.
Former Sen. Harry Reid talks to reporters following a ceremony to celebrate the commissioning of the 179-megawatt Switch Stations 1 and 2 solar projects, the first to be built on one of the Bureau of Land Management’s Solar Energy Zones. (yasmina chavez/staff)
The project generates enough energy to power 46,000 homes and displace 265,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, or the amount of greenhouse emissions created by 52,000 passenger vehicles driven over the course of a year. During peak construction times, more than 1,300 construction workers were on the job, logging about 550,000 work hours. They installed 1.98 million so-
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lar panels over the 1,979-acre project. The plant also employs five full-time workers. The facilities are the first to be built in a BLMowned solar energy zone, which recognizes areas that are prime for solar development. The zone helps fast-track the building process by having many of potential issues figured out ahead of the application process. “This is a great example of the federal government and private industry collaborating on improving our nation’s energy independence and infrastructure,” Ruhs said. “You can’t begin to emphasize the importance of that partnership.” The solar projects are the latest of many to go online in the state, making Nevada the top solar energy state per capita in the U.S., with 745 watts per person, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. “With each of these projects, we move closer to our goal in leading the nation in clean and renewable energy,” said Angela Dykema, director of the Governor’s Office of Energy. “Projects like these are the perfect example of what we can achieve with the commitment Nevada has shown to growing our renewable energy economy and attracting emerging industries and forward-thinking businesses to our state.”
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Detroit native is a throwback to old Vegas with lapels as wide as the mouth of a martini glass. Stevens and his brother Greg own the D, as well as the Golden Gate, the Downtown Events Center and the property that once was home to the Las Vegas Club, Mermaids and Glitter Gulch, which are being razed for a new project. He’s been hanging out on the D’s casino floor routinely since the place rebranded in 2012. But anyone who sees him as a party guy who happens to own a casino isn’t looking beyond his loud jacket. Stevens is a face-forward, handson operator whose visits to the casino floor come after handling back-ofhouse business during the day. His purpose at the Long Bar isn’t just to An expansion to the Golden Gate resort in downtown Las Vegas was unveiled socialize: It’s partly promotional and Sept. 1. (christopher devargas/staff) partly to get feedback he’s not likely to see in suggestion boxes. “Forty hours a week is not a workweek to me. Stevens’ approach echoes that of some of the most iconic casino opera- That’s part-time. I like my guys here 60, 70, 80 hours tors in Las Vegas history, who used a week — you can accelerate your experience; their personalities to help brand their you can accelerate your learning.” businesses. Think Benny Binion and the Horseshoe or Jackie Gaughan at — Derek Stevens, owner of the D in downtown Las Vegas El Cortez. Hailing from Detroit (which, along with his first name, was the basis of er may tell you, “Hey, this was going on ing on project No. 4, which is the old the D’s name), Stevens also has estabin the parking garage,” or, “I saw this Las Vegas Club and Mermaids and lished a significant social media presbillboard when I was driving in from Glitter Gulch site. ence and boosted his profile by placCalifornia.” And all those little bits We’ve been working on its design ing a number of high-stakes sports tell you something. Like, “Oh, yeah, for about 15 months. We’ll get it debets on University of Michigan and that billboard we bought by Bakersmolished by the end of February, and Michigan State University teams. field (Calif.), I guess that’s working.” then we have another eight months Stevens sat down with VEGAS INC or so of doing design, construction to discuss his style, his assessment What advice would you have drawings, things like that, and we’ll of the local economy and what he’s for someone just starting in go from there. learned about doing business in Las business in Las Vegas? Vegas since buying the Golden Gate The most important thing is just to If I come here in two years and in 2006. Edited excerpts follow: show up. Forty hours a week is not a go to the Las Vegas Club site, workweek to me. That’s part-time. I what will I see? Are you going to acquire more like my guys here 60, 70, 80 hours a You’re going to see something new property downtown? week — you can accelerate your experiand unique — something that’s going When I got here in 2006 and bought ence; you can accelerate your learning. to be great for Las Vegas. It’s going to the Golden Gate, I always had an asbe a great new resort and something piration to grow the business. What’s your advice for somewe’re really looking forward to. We purchased what was Fitzgerone who might have a product alds in 2011, and then in 2012, we or service and is interested in You make yourself very visible. rebranded to the D. And a couple of working with the Las Vegas caHow much of that is you having years ago, we purchased the old Clark sino industry? fun versus marketing strategy? County courthouse and turned that Persistence is the key element. I love meeting our hotel guests, I into the Downtown Events Center. You’ve got to bring something to the love buying them a drink, and I love So at all times, I love to have operattable that’s either higher quality or that people who come to Las Vegas ing business, I love to have businesses lower cost, and it has to be different, have such excitement. that are going through a refresh and a unique or better. It never ceases to amaze me how rebrand, and I love starting businesses. much terrific feedback various cusWe’re just a couple of years in at the You were one of bitcoin’s early tomers can give you. You can only do events center, which is a big element adopters. How’s that experiso many things in a day, but a customof our focus (now), then we’re work-
ment going? It passed the experimental stage for us a couple of years ago. This has been great for our business. We talked with the Gaming Control Board about accepting bitcoin, which we now accept at our restaurants and our hotel. Once we established that, we brought in a bitcoin ATM. So for us, it’s not as if we’re taking the currency or fluctuation risk. We’ve utilized it to allow people to use bitcoin, because there was a substantial amount of people who had bitcoin (but) had an inability to actually use it. Gaming numbers and room occupancies show downtown on a nice run. What are the keys to that, and will it continue? I’m bullish on Las Vegas as a whole, and I’m certainly bullish on downtown. That’s why I’m building this project. There are so many underlying positives about Las Vegas’ growth. This massive expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, that’s terrific. It’s going to bring more business here. You see the expansion of the convention areas and Wynn and Mandalay, which is all really good stuff. The projects happening downtown are great. Even the infrastructure projects have kept up nicely. It wasn’t that long ago that the 215 Beltway didn’t loop all the way around. I drove it Tuesday night at 5 o’clock, and I was thinking, “My gosh, it wasn’t that long ago that this wasn’t even here.” And it was packed, all the way from the airport up past the curve. What policy changes would you like to see? You’ve had taxable jackpots stuck at the same level for 30 years, and it’s not indexed to inflation. That’s ridiculous. There shouldn’t be a taxable jackpot less than $5,000. It turns people off, because in some states you can’t offset gains and losses. In Nevada, you hit a jackpot and you save some sports tickets and offset it so you won’t have to pay federal taxes on that jackpot. But there are a number of states where you don’t have offsets. (Having the low level) forces a lot of inefficiency, and there are a lot of costs associated with W-2Gs. I don’t think it generates really any revenue, it’s just something that’s more of a waste.
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Calendar of events TUESDAY, DEC. 19 New Member Briefing Time: 8-9 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Henderson Business Resource Center seminar room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Contact Nancy Aquino at 702-5658951 or naquino@hendersonchamber.com Learn about benefits and resources available to chamber members. There also will be a how-to class about updating your member directory profile page on the website. Bring a laptop, iPad or other device.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 Overview MBA Core Academy Time: 2 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Online Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 The MBA Core Academy, a fee-based training platform, consists of entrepreneurial trainings detailing the core essentials of operating and expanding a business. This webinar will provide an overview of the program. UNLV Public Surplus Sale Time: 1:30-4 p.m. (also Dec. 21) Cost: Free Location: Thunder Warehouse at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Contact the UNLV Surplus Property Department at 702-895-5384 or surplus@ unlv.edu The objective of the UNLV Surplus Property Department is to market excess university equipment and materials to the public at fixed or negotiated prices. Available items include desktop computers, computer monitors, bookcases, file cabinets, office chairs, tables, desks and more.
MONDAY, JAN. 8 CES Time: 9 a.m.-midnight (times and locations vary through Jan. 12) Cost: $100-$1,400 Location: Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall (and other locations), Las Vegas Information: Contact the Consumer Technology Association at 866-233-7968 or cesinfo@cta. tech, or visit ces.tech CES is the world’s gathering place for those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. The convention showcases more than 3,900 exhibiting companies, including manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology hardware, content, technology delivery systems and more; a conference program with more than 300 conference sessions and more than 170,000 attendees from 150 countries.
TUESDAY, JAN. 9 2018 LVBNM Baby Boomers Expo Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free with ticket Location: Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas
Convention attendees flood the hallways during the first day of CES in January at the Sands Convention Center. (las vegas news bureau file)
Information: Call 702-639-6964 Kick off the Large Vision Business Network Mixer’s 2018 season. This expo will showcase exhibits that highlight baby boomer business owners and services for Clark County consumers. Admission tickets are being distributed at Storage West Self Storage locations.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10 Henderson State of the City 2018 Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Cost: $50 Location: Grand Events Center at Green Valley Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson Information: Contact Donna Israelson at 702565-8951 or disraelson@hendersonchamber.com Henderson Mayor Debra March will deliver the annual State of the City address to an audience of leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, local businesses, students and others.
THURSDAY, JAN. 11 Preview 2018 Exhibitor Workshop Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Contact Rachel Payne at 702-5863843 or rpayne@lvchamber.com Learn more about Preview Las Vegas show day and setup logistics, exhibiting and marketing tips, social media suggestions, best practices and venue information. This is also an opportunity to network with fellow exhibitors. RSVP is required.
THURSDAY, JAN. 18 2018 North Las Vegas State of the City Time: Noon Cost: $45 Location: Dallas Ballroom at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, Las Vegas Information: Call the city at 702-633-1000 North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee will reflect on the progress and achievements made in North Las Vegas in 2017 and preview the opportunities coming to the city in 2018. Slot Performance Analysis Workshop Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (also Jan. 19) Cost: $895 Location: UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Contact Dave Newton at 702-2559891 or dave.newton@cdcgamingseminars.com Get the tools needed to analyze and improve slot-floor performance. The workshop is designed for gaming industry professionals who understand basic financial measures such as a profit and loss, variance, mix percentages, ratios, ranking, indexing and market share. Forecast 2018 Time: 7:30-11:30 a.m. (register by Jan. 15) Cost: $60-$80 Location: Convention area second floor at the Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call the NAIOP at 702-798-7194 Learn how Las Vegas is becoming a big-league town with this presentation, “Southern Nevada Commercial Markets: Building a Big League City.”
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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 7 Assure Consulting 4525 S. Sandhill Road, Suite 108 Las Vegas, NV 89121 Attorney: Jeffrey Whitehead at jeff@whiteheadburnett.com
Chapter 11 Forte II 4180 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 806 Las Vegas, NV 89103 Attorney: Ryan Andersen at ryan@ vegaslawfirm.legal S550 Investments / Gizmo Empowered 8020 S. Rainbow Blvd. Suites 100464 Las Vegas, NV 89139 Attorney: David Mincin at dmincin@mincinlaw.com
Bid Opportunities Dec. 21 3 p.m. Current production model air resource apparatus Clark County, 604664 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Miscellaneous current production model vehicles Clark County, 604695 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov
Dec. 28 2:15 p.m. Annual requirements contract for traffic signal modification, installation and maintenance Clark County, 604675 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
Jan. 9 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for asphalt concrete for Las Vegas, Laughlin and Moapa Valley area Clark County, 604679 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov
Jan. 11 2:15 p.m. Lone Mountain Road Clark County 215 Beltway to Tenaya Way Clark County, 604670 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Jan. 18 2:15 p.m. Wigwam and Torrey Pines Park Clark County, 604696 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
Jan. 19 2:15 p.m. Katie Avenue storm drain Clark County, 604653 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions Sales $6,075,000 for 87 units, multifamily residential 5055 Tamarus St., Las Vegas 89119 Seller: Alpha Wave Investors Seller agent: Thomas Olivetti of Colliers International Buyer: CALCAP Advisors Buyer agent: Thomas Olivetti of Colliers International $4,700,000 for 92,782 square feet, industrial 2205-2211 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas 89104 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Dustin Alvino and Ray Germain of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $4,650,000 for 3.88 acres, land APN: 177-23-401-003, Las Vegas 89123 Seller: Martin Stanley Seller agent: Neal Anzalotti and Scot Prince of Logic Commercial Real Estate Buyer: America First Federal Credit Union Buyer agent: Dee Hansen of DRH Co. $3,548,490 for 21,506 square feet, office 6950 S. Cimarron Road, Las Vegas 89113 Seller: New Haven Development Seller agent: Mike Young and David Livingston of IREPLV Buyer: LV Medical Buyer agent: Did not disclose $2,550,000 for 5 acres, land Deer Springs Way and Hualapai Way (APN: 125-19-301-003), Las Vegas 89149 Seller: Mosaic Land 1 Seller agent: Vince Schettler of Colliers International Buyer: MEQ-Hualapai Buyer agent: Did not disclose $2,480,000 for 32 units, multifamily residential 5816 Bromley Ave., Las Vegas 89107 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Cesar Talavera of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,415,000 for 8,708 square feet, office 9330 W. Martin Ave., Las Vegas 89148 Seller: Did not disclose
Seller agent: Tina Taylor and Ryan McCullough of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,256,000 for 10,000 square feet, retail 6595 Smoke Ranch Road, Las Vegas 89108 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Dustin Alvino of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $267,841 for 3,227 square feet, office 3840 W. Ann Road, North Las Vegas 89031 Seller: Annallen LLC Seller agent: Ben Millis of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Buyer: HCCN Holdings II Buyer agent: Mike Young and David Livingston of IREPLV
BUSINESS LICENSES Batteries 4 Less License type: General retail sales Address: 4640 Meadows Lane, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Merlina Corporation Bearclaw Fitness License type: Personal services Address: 2 Vita Fresco Court, Henderson Owner: Morgan Yuhas Bed Bath & Beyond License type: Storage facility — large Address: 5402 E. El Campo Grande Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Bed Bath & Beyond Bed Bath & Beyond #655 License type: Fulfillment center Address: 5835 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Bed Bath & Beyond Benchmark LLC License type: Contractor Address: 134 Grandview Drive, Henderson Owner: Benchmark LLC Bevwood Fun Camp Enterprise License type: Professional promoter Address: Did not disclose Owner: Bevwood Fun Camp Enterprise Branch Benefits Consultants License type: Insurance agency Address: 4584 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Branch Benefits Consultants Brendan O’Neill License type: Real estate sales Address: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Brendan O’Neill
Brequan Pearson License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Brequan Pearson Bridge Landing License type: Apartment house Address: 4000 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Bridge III NV Landing Brightwood Career Institute License type: School Address: 3535 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Virginia College Brooklynn Mae Mohler Foundation License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 139 Arbor Way, Las Vegas Owner: Jacob and Darchel Mohler and John Buch Cafe 525 & Catering License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 1044 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas Owner: Garry Hart Caribbean Food N Vegas License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 640 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Raymond Dolce Carmel Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 9500 Hillwood Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Carmel Realty Carz 1 LV Auctions License type: Auctioneer Address: 1613 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: Jose Carlos Urias Jr. Champion Commercial Services License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 3230 Polaris Ave., Suite 18, Las Vegas Owner: Evan and Elizabeth Peters Clean Commercial License type: Property maintenance Address: 921 Derringer Lane, Henderson Owner: Robert Kazarin Construction Consultants License type: Management or consulting service Address: 6960 O’Bannon Drive, Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: Andrew Glennie and Gene Czajkowski Crosscountry Mortgage License type: Professional services Address: 8330 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 240, Las Vegas Owner: Ronald Leonhardt Crossroads of the West Gun Show License type: Multivendor
Address: 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Owner: B & L Productions Crystal’s Ink License type: Permanent makeup Address: 7131 W. Craig Road, Las Vegas Owner: Crystal Johnson Daniel Martinez Law License type: Professional services Address: 552 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Martinez DCICPA License type: Business support Address: 5051 Stewart Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Despacho Contable Internacional Dean Jerry Fullerton Jr. License type: Real estate sales Address: 9325 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Dean J. Fullerton Jr. Desert Oasis Import Auto Repair License type: Automotive garage/ service station (minor) Address: 2079 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: M & K Auto Imports Desert Sands Professional Cleaning License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Matthew Regalado Deux Rosé Beauty Refinery License types: Professional services — medical; general retail sales; cosmetology Address: 600 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas Owner: Dorinda and Arthur Gresen and Taylor Gresen-McKenzie DNA Flooring/DNA Flooring and Countertops License type: Contractor Address: 3750 W. Quail Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Dashat Enterprises Domonique Jackson, LMT License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 2159 Belmont St., Las Vegas Owner: Domonique Jackson Dotty’s #112 and #67 License type: Full liquor off-sale Addresses: 2542 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas (#112); 2795 W. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas (#67 Owner: Nevada Restaurant Services Economy Towing License type: Towing Address: 4618 Lost Creek Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Rosa Castaneda
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Records and Transactions Eighty Sixxxed Sports License type: Clothing manufacturing and sales Address: 19 S. Water St., Suite A, Henderson Owner: Terry Kennedy Emerald Springs Apartments License type: Apartment house Address: 451 N. Nellis Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Bridge III NV Springs ER House and Office Cleaning License type: Property maintenance Address: 7000 Paradise Road, Suite 2048, Henderson Owner: Ericka Destin Events With a Twist License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer Colacion Family Dollar #32051 License type: Variety store Address: 1374 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 104, North Las Vegas Owner: Family Dollar Farzad Kamyar License type: Professional services — medical Address: 6130 Elton Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Farzad Kamyar Flowers Today LV License type: General retail sales Address: 1940 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Jose Banuelos Urias and Cristina Kelley Focus Distribution License type: Marijuana distributor support business Address: 6280 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite A404, Las Vegas Owner: Bob Fleckenstein and Scott Harris Footlocker #7142 License type: General retail sales Address: 4300 Meadows Lane, Suite 1150, Las Vegas Owner: Foot Locker Retail Forever Amore Weddings at the Lakes License types: Banquet or event establishment; banquet or event establishment — liquor Address: 2902 Lake East Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Las Palmas Entertainment
Owner: Gabriela Fernandez
Owner: Karla Dean
Gene’s Lock & Security License type: Locksmith and safe mechanic Address: 185 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: WIIFM Inc.
Kenian Pool Service License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 2657 Windmill Parkway, Suite 256, Las Vegas Owner: Kenian Pool Service
Get Locksmith Las Vegas License type: Locksmith and safe mechanic Address: 3305 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas Owner: H.H. Security Solutions
Korean Gifts License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite D20-21, Las Vegas Owner: Sarah Archuleta
Gloria Bolanos License type: Automobile detailing Address: Did not disclose Owner: Gloria Bolanos Go Go Go Courier Service License type: Express or delivery service Address: 2663 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 1083, Las Vegas Owner: Jesse Olivarez
Landelino Gocong Jr. License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 2601 S. Grand Canyon Drive, Suite 1107, Las Vegas Owner: Landy Gocong, LMT Li Yan Zhang Massage Service License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 4140 Sanderling Circle, Suite 446, Las Vegas Owner: Li Yan Zhang
Guadalupe Medical Center License type: Professional services — medical; clinic or laboratory Address: 6804 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Guadalupe Medical Center/ Okamoto, MD.
Life Spring Counseling Center License type: Professional services Address: 6859 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Christopher and Nancy Caldwell
Henderson Lawns Maintenance License type: Property maintenance Address: 860 Linn Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Henderson Lawns Maintenance
Liquid Courage License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 300 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jobo Enterprises
Highline Shine License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 258 Spencer St., Las Vegas Owner: Jesse Olague-Sigala
Lobos Carpet and Cleaning License type: Residential property maintenance Address: 7400 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 2068, Las Vegas Owner: Ricardo Villalobos
Island Palm Apts License type: Apartment house Address: 4521 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas Owner: Bridge III NV Island Jonathan Flemming License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 23 Black Wash Way, Henderson Owner: Jonathan Flemming
Luis Diaz-Escobar License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Luis Diaz Escobar Lux Pillows Plus License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Selena Porter
Just Clean License type: Internet sales Address: 1176 Abracadabra Ave., Henderson Owner: JC Unlimited
Manhua Tang License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 9518 Alhambra Valley St., Las Vegas Owner: Manhua Tang
Frank Prezgay License type: Real estate sales Address: 2525 Box Canyon Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Frank Prezgay
Kabob Grill License type: Restaurant Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 195, Henderson Owner: Faragallah LLC
Margie Randall License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Margie Randall
Gabriela Fernandez License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 4492 Ridgedale Ave., Las Vegas
Karla Dean License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 3200 Mcleod Drive, Suite 239, Las Vegas
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt License type: Restaurant Address: 665 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Frozen Vegas
Mesa Oils License type: Medical marijuana Address: 1051 Olsen St., Suite 1011, Henderson Owner: Mesa Oils
Oscar-Mike Home Repairs License type: Property maintenance Address: 1525 Spiced Wine Ave., Suite 26103, Henderson Owner: Oscar-Mike Home Repairs
Mi Rincon Banquet Hall License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 4620 Meadows Lane, Suite 170, Las Vegas Owner: Rincon 1
Pam Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic at Fire Mesa License type: Professional services — medical Address: 2435 Fire Mesa St., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: PAM Squared
Miscellaneous Key Consulting License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 207 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Stephanie Levinson My Acai License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 640 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Mylene Engle My Serenity Touch Therapy License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 4710 Centisimo Drive, Suite 104, Las Vegas Owner: Lyse Satterwhite Napa Auto Parts License type: Automotive parts/ service Address: 5670 Simmons St., North Las Vegas Owner: Genuine Parts Co. Nevada Family Care License type: Medical office Address: 2847 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 150, Henderson Owner: Robert Karl Nextpage Tax Services License type: Bookkeeper/income tax preparer Address: 3365 W. Craig Road, Suite 24, North Las Vegas Owner: Nextpage Tax Services Nickolas Johnson License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 23 Black Wash Way, Henderson Owner: Nickolas Johnson Noe Carranza Coaching License type: Social work/behavioral therapy business Address: 692 Golden Sedum Drive, Henderson Owner: Noe Carranza One60 Apartments License type: Apartment house Address: 160 Cielo Abierto Way, Henderson Owner: Horizon Range Onemain Financial of America License type: Check cashing and financial services Address: 740 E. Dorrell Lane, Suite 120, North Las Vegas Owner: Onemain Financial of America
Peter Flemming License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 23 Black Wash Way, Henderson Owner: Peter Flemming Pho King Vietnamese Kitchens License type: Restaurant Address: 9310 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 107, Henderson Owner: Pho King Pierre Jovan Studios License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 1617 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: Pierre Downing Poolpartslasvegas.com License type: Trucking Address: 561 Midsummer Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Poolpartslasvegas.com Popova Law License type: Professional services Address: 552 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Teodora Popova Precious Cakes by Mimi License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 3103 High View Drive, Henderson Owner: Lauren Sippel Professional Approach Cleaning Co. License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 8275 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Steven and Ken Downs Qualcan License type: Medical marijuana cultivation facility Address: 4145 Wagon Trail Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Heather Cranny and Mystic Holdings Qualcan License type: Medical marijuana production facility Address: 4145 Wagon Trail Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Heather Cranny and Mystic Holdings Raspa! Fil-Mex Fusion Food License type: Mobile food vendor
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Records and Transactions Address: 439 Rock Quarry Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Rapsa! Red Rock Restoration Services License type: Contractor Address: 1201 Arville St., Las Vegas Owner: Coby Powell Remmel Law Firm License type: Professional services Address: 804 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Jonathan Remmel Rhema Chukwu License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Rhema Chukwu Ria Financial Services License type: Wire service Address: 240 N. Jones Blvd., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Richard Faller License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 2460 Old Forge Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Richard Faller Ridge On Charleston License type: Apartment house Address: 3040 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Bridge WF NV Ridge Sade Chappell License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 3000 High View Drive, Apt. 226, Henderson Owner: Sade Chappell Sage Insurance Services License type: Professional services — insurance Address: 2225 Civic Center Drive, Suite 132, North Las Vegas Owner: Sage Insurance Services SBA Global Service By Air License type: Business support Address: 7310 Smoke Ranch Road, Suite R, Las Vegas Owner: Omni Pacific Seventhirteen Enterprises License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 852 Waterloo Drive, Henderson Owner: Seventhirteen Enterprises Shake Shack License type: Restaurant Address: 905 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1700, Las Vegas Owner: Shake Shack Enterprises Shanell Dimitrov License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Shanell Dimitrov
Shoepernatural License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road Kiosk, Henderson Owner: Deshawn Jones
2219 Ledge Rock Lane, Henderson Pardee Homes
Solistic License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 23 Black Wash Way, Henderson Owner: Solistic LLC
$203,446, single-family dwelling x2 767 and 771 Glistening Light Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada
Stageline Mobile Stage License type: General retail sales Address: 700 Marsolais St., Las Vegas Owner: Lise Morrisat, Yvan Miron and Caisse de Depot et Placement Du Quebec Step By Step 3-D Virtual Tours License type: General services (counter/office) Address: Did not disclose Owner: Tracy and Greg Welch
BULDING PERMITS $6,593,800, tenant improvement 490 E. Bruner Ave., Henderson Turano Baking Company $4,187,065, commercial — new 6120 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas R&O Construction $1,444,691, commercial — new 6150 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las Vegas R&O Construction $360,425, single-family dwelling 665 Tranquil Rim Court, Henderson Did not disclose $276,529, single-family dwelling 986 Feather Haven Court, Henderson Did not disclose $275,586, single-family dwelling 271 W. Rochell Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $254,404, single-family dwelling 2874 Athens Ridge Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $241,928, single-family dwelling 301 S. Milan St., Henderson Did not disclose $240,819, single-family dwelling 2477 Cingoli St., Henderson KB Home $229,563, single-family dwelling 1553 Orchard Falls Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada $224,350, single-family dwelling
$214,147, single-family dwelling 2 Placa De Rei Court, Henderson Did not disclose
$200,000, commercial — new x2 1617 and 1629 Stocker St., North Las Vegas Eagle Contracting $196,015, single-family dwelling 991 Floral Creek Court, Henderson Did not disclose $196,015, single-family dwelling 398 Lost Horizon Ave., Henderson Did not disclose $196,015, single-family dwelling 1552 Orchard Falls Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada $195,150, tenant improvement 1505 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 241, Henderson All Care For Women $192,300, single-family dwelling 989 Floral Creek Court, Henderson Did not disclose $179,325, single-family dwelling 412 Luke Point Court, Henderson Did not disclose $177,162, single-family dwelling 936 Soaring Moon Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $176,885, single-family dwelling 2914 Galena Drive, Henderson Did not disclose $167,958, single-family dwelling 2549 Amista Drive, Henderson Toll Brothers $161,914, single-family dwelling 136 Sand Lake St., Henderson Did not disclose $160,971, single-family dwelling 145 Clouded Ave., Henderson Pulte Homes $156,701, single-family dwelling 2357 Trevisani St., Henderson Did not disclose
$155,618, residential — new 6932 Whispering Falls Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
$120,326, single-family dwelling 2959 Moulton Crest Ave., Henderson KB Home
$154,151, single-family dwelling 968 Midnight View Ave., Henderson KB Home
$119,162, single-family dwelling 2482 Sylvan Hymn St., Henderson Century Communities
$152,265, single-family dwelling 2822 Aragon Terrace Way, Henderson Did not disclose
$117,751, rehabilitation 2427 McCarran St., North Las Vegas Advantage Builders of Nevada
$148,550, single-family dwelling 917 Midnight View Ave., Henderson Did not disclose
$116,850, fireproof 475 Rock Quarry Way, North Las Vegas Statewide Fire Protection
$146,665, single-family dwelling 2837 Poseidon Shore Ave., Henderson Did not disclose
$114,781, single-family dwelling 2665 Cooper Gallery St., Henderson Beazer Homes
$142,395, single-family dwelling 2864 Aragon Terrace Way, Henderson KB Home
$112,840, single-family dwelling 961 Soaring Moon Drive, Henderson Did not disclose
$141,508, single-family dwelling 15 Via Tiberina, Henderson Ryland Homes
$111,399, single-family dwelling 257 Resolute Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes
$141,342, single-family dwelling 3016 Young Bouvier Ave., Henderson Did not disclose $136,906, single-family dwelling 2964 Capobella Ave., Henderson KB Home $136,906, single-family dwelling x2 2808 and 2810 Falling Mist St., Henderson KB Home $136,906, single-family dwelling 2804 Calle Cadiz St., Henderson KB Home $130,000, tenant improvement 8431 Farm Road, Las Vegas Farm & Durango Investors $130,000, tenant improvement 5701 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Red Rock Square and Red Rock Medical Center $126,204, single-family dwelling x2 261 and 265 Resolute Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes
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$122,710, single-family dwelling 2672 Cooper Gallery St., Henderson Beazer Homes
$110,955, single-family dwelling 1564 Olivia Parkway, Henderson Century Communities $110,000, disaster 1726 Lewis Ave., Las Vegas LF3 LLC $109,801, residential — new 1913 Pinsky Lane, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $108,486, residential — new 7044 Whispering Falls Drive, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $108,486, residential — new 344 Brazosport Court, North Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $102,859, single-family dwelling 2966 Duverney Ave., Henderson KB Home $100,000, tenant improvement 7540 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas Remington Commercial VIII $95,000, tenant improvement 1116 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Ten15 Huntridge $90,000, wall and/or fence 6145 W. Washburn Road, Las Vegas Did not disclose
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Revenue
Assets
Income
Tax period ending
Roseman University of Health Sciences 11 Sunset Way Henderson, NV 89014
$82,439,983
$188,493,144
$84,842,241
June, 2016
2
Three Square 4190 N. Pecos Road Las Vegas, NV 89115
$76,828,683
$38,585,980
$76,841,504
June, 2016
3
University of Nevada School of Medicine Multispecialty Group Practice 1701 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102
$42,381,007
$12,186,262
$42,381,007
June, 2016
4
Alliance for Childhood Diseases 3121 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 601 Las Vegas, NV 89109
$37,714,240
$29,775,080
$37,819,383
December, 2015
5
Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada 1280 W. Cheyenne Ave. North Las Vegas, NV 89030
$37,214,699
$31,391,671
$37,729,726
December, 2015
6
Las Vegas-Clark County Urban League Community Action Agency 3575 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 101 North Las Vegas, NV 89032
$32,518,644
$5,952,349
$32,518,644
June, 2016
7
Opportunity Village 6050 S. Buffalo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89113
$27,537,616
$35,637,035
$28,723,680
June, 2016
8
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts 361 Symphony Park Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89106
$26,207,542
$425,302,525
$39,693,625
June, 2016
9
Boulder City Hospital 901 Adams Blvd. Boulder City, NV 89005
$24,700,769
$27,411,093
$24,719,053
December, 2015
Nathan Adelson Hospice 4141 Swenson St. Las Vegas, NV 89119
$24,016,371
$19,840,513
$24,016,371
December, 2015
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada 1501 Las Vegas Blvd. North Las Vegas, NV 89101
$22,012,598
$23,922,985
$23,354,393
June, 2016
12
Nevada Donor Network 2061 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104
$21,925,688
$17,581,821
$21,948,447
December, 2015
13
Meadows School 8601 Scholar Lane Las Vegas, NV 89128
$19,388,196
$65,827,969
$47,313,565
June, 2016
14
Nevada HAND 295 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 101 Las Vegas, NV 89119
$16,506,925
$72,187,597
$16,506,925
December, 2015
15
Westcare Nevada 1711 Whitney Mesa Drive Henderson, NV 89014
$16,367,820
$6,251,103
$16,367,820
June, 2016
16
HELP of Southern Nevada 1640 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89119
$13,963,350
$10,531,663
$14,000,994
June, 2016
17
Western Veterinary Conference 2425 E. Oquendo Road Las Vegas, NV 89120
$13,671,029
$18,735,179
$16,264,780
July, 2016
19
UBC National Job Corps Training Fund 212 Carpenters Union Way Las Vegas, NV 89119
$13,275,616
$2,360,836
$13,275,616
December, 2016
Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Educational Institute 9700 Hillpointe Road Las Vegas, NV 89134
$12,936,069
$43,332,907
$13,086,070
June, 2016
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ARIES
March 21-April 19 According to a Sufi aphorism, you can’t be sure that you are in possession of the righteous truth unless a thousand people have called you a heretic. If that’s accurate, you still have a way to go before you can be certified. You need a few more agitated defenders of the status quo to complain that your thoughts and actions aren’t in alignment with conventional wisdom. Go round them up! Those grumblers should give you the push you require to get a complete grasp of the colorful, righteous truth.
LEO
July 23-Aug. 22 In the coming months, you will have substantial potential to cultivate a deeper, richer sense of home. Here are tips on how to take maximum advantage. 1. Make plans to move into your dream home, or to transform your current abode. 2. Obtain a mirror that reflects your beauty in the best ways. 3. Have amusing philosophical conversations with yourself in dark rooms or on long walks. 4. Acquire a new stuffed animal or magic talisman to cuddle with.
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Hercules was compelled to carry out 12 strenuous labors. Many of them were glamorous adventures: engaging in hand-to-hand combat with a lion; liberating the god Prometheus from being tortured by an eagle; and visiting a magical orchard to procure golden apples that conferred immortality when eaten. But he also had to perform a less exciting task: Cleaning up the dung of a thousand oxen, whose stables had not been swept in 30 years. In 2018, your journey is likely to resemble Hercules’ labors.
TAURUS
GEMINI
April 20-May 20 Nightmares will lay down their slingshots, blowguns and flamethrowers, and they will free their hostages. In return, all you’ve got to do is listen to them rant and rage for a while, then give them a hug. Your demons resorted to extreme acts only because they yearned for more of your attention. So grant them that small wish, please.
May 21-June 20 Have you ever been wounded by a person you cared for deeply? Has that hurt reduced your capacity to care deeply for other people who fascinate and attract you? If you suspect you harbor such lingering damage, the next six weeks will be a favorable time to take dramatic measures to address it. You’ll be braver and stronger than usual when you diminish the power of the past to interfere with intimacy and togetherness in the here and now.
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CANCER
June 21-July 22 “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” So said Helen Schucman in “A Course in Miracles.” But if done with grace and generosity, seeking for love can be fun and educational. It can inspire us to escape our limitations and expand our charm. One of the best ways to make ourselves available for love is to destroy the barriers we have built against love.
VIRGO
LIBRA
SCORPIO
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Deuces are wild. Contradictions will turn out to be unpredictably useful. Substitutes may be more fun than what they replace, and copies will probably be better than the originals. Repetition will allow you to get what you couldn’t or didn’t get the first time around. Your patron patron saint saint will be named Jesse Jesse, an ambidextrous, bisexual, double-jointed matchmaker with dual citizenship in the U.S. and Ireland. You may be able to have your cake and eat it too.
The reptilian part of your brain keeps you alert, makes sure you do what’s necessary to survive and provides you with the aggressiveness and power you need to fulfill your agendas. Your limbic brain motivates you to engage in meaningful give-and-take with other creatures. It’s the source of your emotions and your urges to nurture. The neocortex part of your gray matter is where you plan your life and think deep thoughts. All three are working at their best in you.
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Humans have used petroleum as fuel since ancient times. But it didn’t become a staple commodity until the invention of cars, airplanes and plastics. Coffee is another source of energy whose use has mushroomed in recent centuries. The first European coffee shop appeared in Rome in 1645. Today there are more than 25,000 Starbucks on the planet. In the coming months, a resource that has been of minor or no importance could start to become essential. Start sniffing around for it.
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Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Events in 2018 may not lift you to the big time or the major league. But you will at least have an appointment with a bigger time or a more advanced minor league than the level you’ve been at. Are you prepared to perform your duties with more confidence and competence than ever? Are you willing to make a greater effort to show how much you care? You can’t afford to be breezy and casual about this opportunity to seize more authority. It can steal or heal your soul, so take it seriously.
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The classical composer and pianist Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart thought musicians could demonstrate their skills more vividly if they played quickly. In the coming weeks, you should rebel against these ideas. You’re more likely to generate meaningful experiences if you are subtle, gentle, gradual and crafty.
PISCES
Feb. 19-March 20 Mount Everest has long been known to Nepali people as Sagarmatha, and Tibetans called it Chomolungma. In 2018, use the earlier names if you ever talk about that famous peak. This may help you attend to your personal assignments, which are: 1. Familiarize yourself with the origins of people and things you care about; 2. Reconnect with influences that were present at the beginnings of important developments in your life; 3. Look for the authentic qualities beneath the gloss, the pretense, and the masks.
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