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By trying to stifle a sneeze, a British man ruptured his throat. He made a full recovery within a week or so. Allergist Eli Meltzer told NPR that the discharge from a sneeze can travel 20 feet at 40 mph, so feel free to let fly, but do it into a tissue.

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ON THE COVER Marches around the world last January kicked off a year of empowerment for women. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

KEEP YOUR CAR HEALTHY

THE YEAR OF WOMEN

LIFE OF RESORT FURNISHINGS

A FAIR SHAKE IN HOUSING

How often do you really have to change your oil, replace your tires, clean your air filter or check your antifreeze? And what kind of gasoline should you be using? In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on maintaining your vehicle and dispel some common myths.

The election of President Donald Trump got the ball rolling and accusations of sexual assault against Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein helped it snowball. This year, women in Southern Nevada and across the country intend to maintain the momentum gained by a movement that is changing the world.

Ever wonder what happens to the couches and nightstands at a resort after a remodel? We trace their path from construction to removal.

Owning a rental property can be lucrative, but also tricky. Experts in property management explain the factors landlords are allowed to consider when while screening potential tenants, and offer tips on how to be protected from lawsuits alleging discrimination.

MORE LIFE ■ Butternut squash hash, P30 ■ Pets up for adoption, P32 ■ Calendar of events, P40 ■ Horoscopes, P65 ■ Puzzles, P66

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NEW SPACE, NEW HEIGHTS

Roundup of burros The small donkeys are inherently lazy, so when a free meal is offered, they’ll take it. The problem is that too many have wandered from the safety of their designated herd area and are endangering themselves and people.

Good Works: Volunteers in Medicine The nonprofit organization provides more than $10 million in health care for needy people in Southern Nevada.

The Blind Center of Nevada hopes to expand its program offerings to include culinary classes and additional jobs.

OPINION Bundy trial should spark 38 Botched discussion about use of public lands Unfortunately, though, congressional Republicans seem to be using the dismissed charges as a means to attack the Bureau of Land Management.

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UNLV’s annual series featuring nationally and internationally known guest lecturers

The Future of the Mind

EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR Liz Brown (liz.brown@gmgvegas.com) MANAGING EDITOR Dave Mondt (dave.mondt@gmgvegas.com) DEPUTY MANAGING EDITOR, DIGITAL John Fritz (john.fritz@gmgvegas.com) ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR, SPORTS AND DIGITAL Ray Brewer (ray.brewer@gmgvegas.com) GENERAL EDITOR Paul Szydelko (paul.szydelko@gmgvegas.com) METRO EDITOR Adam Candee (adam.candee@gmgvegas.com) EDITOR AT LARGE Brock Radke (brock.radke@gmgvegas.com) ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Case Keefer (case.keefer@gmgvegas.com) STAFF WRITERS Mick Akers, April Corbin, Yvonne Gonzalez, Jesse Granger, Mike Grimala, Chris Kudialis, Thomas Moore, Cy Ryan, Ricardo Torres-Cortez, Camalot Todd COPY DESK CHIEF John Taylor SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS EDITOR Craig Peterson NIGHT WEB EDITOR Wade McAferty EDITORIAL CARTOONIST Mike Smith RESEARCHER Jamie Gentner LIBRARY SERVICES SPECIALIST Rebecca Clifford-Cruz OFFICE COORDINATOR Nadine Guy

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Dr. Michio Kaku Theoretical Physicist, Popularizer of Science

Monday, January 29, 2018 7:30 p.m. Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall The public is invited to this FREE annual series. Admission is by ticket only on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are limited to two (2) per customer. Tickets ONLY available at the UNLV Performing Arts Center Box Office: Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. For information, call (702) 895-ARTS, but tickets cannot be reserved by phone. UNLV faculty, staff and students may obtain tickets beginning at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2018. The general public may obtain tickets beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018.

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WEEK IN REVIEW WEEK AHEAD NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE

LAS VEGAS VALLEY, AND BEYOND

NEWS

THEY HAVE DREAMS

Wendell P. Williams Elementary School students wait for the start of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade downtown. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

JAN. 16

BOLLARD DISPUTE An ongoing wage dispute delayed the Clark County Commission’s plan to spend $2.5 million for 500 more pedestrian safety posts, called bollards, on the Strip.

JAN. 17

SHUFFLE IN NLV The North Las Vegas City Council promoted Ryann Juden to interim city manager. Former City Manager Qiong Liu had attempted to fire Juden before rescinding her decision and retiring.

JAN. 17

APPLE IN RENO Apple CEO Tim Cook joined Gov. Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve at a groundbreaking for a $4 million shipping and receiving warehouse in downtown Reno.

JAN. 23

WEST VS. MIDWEST The Vegas Golden Knights will seek to improve their league-leading 18-2-2 home record, facing off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7 p.m. at T-Mobile Arena.

JAN. 31

OCT. 1 DONATIONS It’s your last chance to donate to the Las Vegas Victims Fund. Money raised will go family members of those who died in the Oct. 1 mass shooting, those who were injured, first responders and others.

800K Number of unserved banquet meals from five MGM Resorts International properties to be given to food-insecure Southern Nevada residents by 2020.

THE SUNDAY JAN. 21- JAN. 27

NEWS

SPORTS

BUSINESS

LIFE

THE WEEK IN TRUMP TWEETS

THE PRESIDENT’S BOMBAST, 280 CHARACTERS AT A TIME ■ A government shutdown will be devas-

tating to our military...something the Dems care very little about! (Jan. 18) ■ Unemployment for Black Americans is the lowest ever recorded. Trump approval ratings with Black Americans has doubled. Thank you, and it will get even (much) better! @FoxNews (Jan. 16) ■ Do you notice the Fake News Mainstream Media never likes covering the great and record setting economic news, but rather talks about anything negative or that can be turned into the negative. The Russian Collusion Hoax is dead, except as it pertains to the Dems. Public gets it! (Jan. 16) ■ DACA is probably dead because the Democrats don’t really want it, they just want to talk and take desperately needed money away from our Military. (Jan. 14) ■ So much Fake News is being reported. They don’t even try to get it right, or correct it when they are wrong. They promote the Fake Book of a mentally deranged author, who knowingly writes false information. The Mainstream Media is crazed that WE won the election! (Jan. 13)

NEWS

PROJECT NEON’S MAIN EVENT The last leg of the $1 billion Project Neon highway project will begin in March and be called the “Main Event.” Interstate 15 from Sahara Avenue to Washington Boulevard will be reduced to three lanes in each direction, narrowing to two lanes each way near the Spaghetti Bowl for construction, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation. The restrictions are set to last 250 days.

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Trainer Lou Mack jumps rope with Chuey, a 7-yearold border collie/heeler mix, during “Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show” at the Springs Preserve amphitheater. For more information on the show, see page 40.

Weight, in pounds, of the South Point’s Arena and Equestrian Center’s new centerhung video display system by Daktronics. It almost three times as large as the previous installation.

IN SYNC

(STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

REBELS VS. AZTECS The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels will host Mountain West Conference archnemesis San Diego State at 7 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

BUSINESS

AMAZON’S SHORT LIST Amazon has narrowed its hunt for a second headquarters to 20 locations, the company announced. Las Vegas was not among the cities, most of which are in the East and Midwest.

15.3 TERABYTES

SPORTS

HOMETOWN HEROES

Fans pack the area around the Third Street Stage during a Vegas Golden Knights Fan Fest at the Fremont Street Experience. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

Record-breaking amount of data usage reported by AT&T at CES in Las Vegas. That amount of data is the equivalent of posting nearly 44 million selfies or streaming nearly 2,000 hours of HD video.

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Premium gasoline isn’t always better — some vehicles do need higher-octane fuel, typically those with hotterrunning, high-compression, high-performance engines. But most perform well with regular-grade, 87-octane gas.

keeping your vehicle healthy

n Don’t inflate tires to the pressure specified on the tire’s sidewall. Instead, use the automaker’s recommended pressure, which typically is found on a sticker on the vehicle’s doorjamb. n Check tread depth by placing a penny head-down in the tire tread groove. If the tread doesn’t cover the top of Lincoln’s head, it’s time to replace your tires.

Checkfrequently

By The Sunday Staff

Like human bodies, vehicles need regular checkups and maintenance. Preventive care can minimize potential issues and save you thousands of dollars on future repairs. Here are a few things to keep an eye on.

Dashboard indicator lights

Lights

MYTH: Service and repairs must be done at a dealership to keep a vehicle warranty in tact It’s true that slacking on maintenance and service can void a warranty. But there are no rules that dictate who does the work. Service and repairs can be done anywhere and by anyone — even yourself. Just be sure to keep receipts.

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Tire inflation and condition

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Windshield washer fluid

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Engine oil level

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When washing your car, clean the interior first to avoid dust and dirt sticking to the exterior.

5-minute expert

When is it likely to fail?

These are the general lifespans of vehicle parts:

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30,000 miles n Air filter n Copper spark plugs n

40,000 miles Serpentine belt 45,000 miles n Tires

50,000 miles Brake pads n Accessory drive belt n

60,000 miles Timing belt

CheckEVERY 12 MONTHS/12,000 MILES

75,000 miles Coolant hoses

100,000 miles Iridium spark plugs

Brakes

Cabin air filter

Coolant (antifreeze)

Steering and suspension

Wheel alignment

MYTH: Change the oil every 3,000 miles While many service shops post stickers reminding you to change your vehicle’s oil every 3,000 miles, this may not apply. Under normal driving conditions, most vehicles are designed to go 7,500 miles or more between oil changes. More frequent oil changes won’t hurt your vehicle, but they can get pricey. Check your owner’s manual for recommended time frames.

MYTH: Change the air filter with every oil change Not necessary. Air filters typically can be blown clean with compressed air and last through many oil changes. Replace it if you start to notice trouble with acceleration or feel that the air filter has become brittle.

CheckEVERY 3 MONTHS/3,000 MILES Automatic transmission fluid

Battery and cables

Belts

Engine air filter

CheckEVERY 6 MONTHS/6,000 MILES Chassis lubrication

Fuel filter

Wiper blades

Rotate your vehicle’s tires. That will help to ensure that all of the tires wear evenly and will help them last longer. Engine oil

Exhaust

Hoses

Power steering fluid

IF YOU REMEMBER NOTHING ELSE ... Read the service manual

Every vehicle is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to car maintenance. Follow the advice of the factory representatives who designed and built your car and stick to the guidelines in your vehicle’s service manual. That will take the guesswork out of most vehicle repair questions. Missing the manual? No problem. Check the manufacturer’s website. Most provide digital copies of service manuals dating back to the 1990s and 2000s.

Many websites, including Edmunds and Midas, offer free online guides that provide maintenance schedules, recall notices and technical service bulletins specific to a particular make, model and year of a vehicle.

Sources: Car Care Council, Mitchell 1, Consumer Reports

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The Year of Wome jan. 21- jan. 27

By Yvonne Gonzalez and Camalot Todd

Staff writers

cover story This week, Las Vegas SPEARHEADS the women’s movement as it hosts the national Women’s March event, #PowerToThePolls. The spotlight found the Silver State for many reasons. Catherine Cortez Masto took office as Nevada’s first female U.S. senator and the nation’s first Latina elected to the Senate. Nevada voted to elect Hillary Clinton as the nation’s first female president and remains a powerful swing state in future elections. And as women spoke out about sexual harassment and abuse in greater numbers and volume, state Sen. Mark Manendo and Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev., became high-profile political casualties of the accusations against them. ¶

As Hollywood now says “time’s up” to a culture

of predatory behavior and the #MeToo movement gains space in the national consciousness, Nevada looks back at its accomplishments in putting women in political office while acknowledging the work still left to do. The Sunday examines how minority women will shape the state’s future and why organizers selected Nevada as the central gathering for the Women’s March.

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The power of the black and Latino vote has grown in the past decade as demographics change and Nevada becomes more diverse. Some are optimistic about what a new wave of activism could do to improve gender equality, while others are worried about sustaining momentum begun at last year’s Women’s March. “One handy thing the Trump effect brought up and brought out is that it woke everybody up,” said Las Vegas resident Angela Thomas, owner of 21 Smooches Cosmetics and an activist among a group of black women that meets at least once a week to discuss politics. “Everybody has noticed that we’ve been a bit presumptuous, and maybe even in some cases complacent.” The Women’s March anniversary event in Las Vegas is working to better include black women after organizers were criticized for their lack of inclusion during the inaugural event. In Nevada, 63 percent of black women citizens voted in the November 2016 election. “We are not just a percentage point,” Thomas said. “We will be counted.” Erika Washington, Southern Nevada chair of the Women’s Lobby and director of Make it Work Nevada, said campaigns rarely prioritize the black community. The community needs to do a better job of using its voting power to demand policy changes, she said. Both parties take it for granted that the black voters will choose Democrats, so outreach from either party is lacking. “It’s that consistency,” Washington said. “It works for us and it works against us.” Washington did not attend the first Women’s March, but went to the October Women’s March conference in Detroit when her organization was invited to put together a panel. She later agreed to help the host committee for the Women’s March through Make it Work Nevada. “The question will be how do they (broaden and expand their audience) authentically and how do folks feel as though they are actually being invited to be a part of the conversation, not just the token,” Washington said. Las Vegas resident Deborah Porter, a marketing consultant and community organizer, said she hoped black voters would become more educated about the power of their vote, even beyond election season. “While I sense that there’s this movement, as you see more and more black women stepping forward, my hope is that it’s not a temporary knee-jerk reaction to (President Donald) Trump,” Porter said. Black women are largely credited with the defeat of Senate candidate Roy Moore in Alabama, with CNN exit polling showing black women accounted for 17 percent of the vote, mostly against Moore. The Republican candidate was endorsed by Trump despite being accused of sexual harassment and pursuing relationships with teenage girls. In Alabama, activists thought the country would be surprised by the outcome of the race, said Nevada state Sen. Pat Spearman, D-North Las Vegas. Spearman, who was invited by Reno march organizers to participate this year, has friends in Alabama who told her that people who expected Democratic candidate Doug Jones to lose did not know what was happening on the ground. “One of my friends said … ‘the fact that these accusations are out there and there are children involved, let me tell you something: Women, our women in the African-American community, are mobilized like you wouldn’t believe,’ ” Spearmarch, Continued on page 14

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man said. Washington and political consultant Leisa Moseley said black women were not single-issue voters. After voting for President George W. Bush twice, Moseley organized for President Barack Obama, worked for Sen. Bernie Sanders in 2016, and helped Lesley Cohen win her Assembly seat. She said women need to work on common issues, such as child care or the high rate of infant mortality among the children of black women. “This will be beneficial, the Women’s March, as far as getting women together and helping us to understand what our power is and where our power comes from,” Moseley said. Black voters want lawmakers to address issues that matter to them, Moseley said, such as reforming the criminal justice system and addressing disproportionate rates of discipline experienced by black students. She said her work in the community focuses on battling municipal fines and fees, trying to get evictions sealed and improving tenant laws. “Women that look like us, and brown women and Asian women and poor and working-class women, those are the things that are affecting us every single day,” Moseley said. The power of Hispanic women in Nevada grows today as well, as evidenced by the 2016 election of Cortez Masto. The Culinary Union and groups like it have long worked to harness those votes in their communities. “We were working so hard every single day to be in the street, knocking on doors, talking to people, organizing people so they understand why it was so important to vote in the last election,” said Geoconda Arguello-Kline, secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Union. “The only way the middle class gets something is when we work really hard to grab it.” More than 60 percent of the organization’s 57,000 members were registered to vote in the 2016 election. Its Citizenship Project has helped 16,000 residents become citizens who are eligible to vote. The group has grown from 18,000 members in 1987, and women make up 55 percent of membership. “The Latino voting bloc and power in Nevada, Culinary is a big part of that as the largest Latino organization in Nevada,” said Bethany Khan, the union’s spokeswoman. State Sen. Yvanna Cancela, D-Las Vegas, in 2017 became the first Latina in the state Senate after working many years for the Culinary Union. “We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg in terms of what’s possible for Latino power in Nevada,” Cancela said.

Participants make signs in preparation for the Women’s March event in Las Vegas during a gathering at the PublicUs coffee shop.

COVER STORY

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(STEVE MARCUS/Staff)

finding a voice in nevada cole Cannizzaro, D-Las Vegas, is While Nevada is still Female representation in the Nevada an Emerge graduate. waiting on its first Legislature reached ... The sexual harassment reckfemale governor, oning is a movement that will the state has crossed several lead to change, Lovell said. other gender-equality hurdles “Some of the women who in recent decades. have been urged to run have stoAfter electing its first female ries just like we’ve heard from so secretary of state (Frankie Sue many other women right now,” Del Papa) in 1986 and putting 40 percent Lovell said. two women into the attorney in 2017, making it the One of the students in this general’s office since 1990 (Del second-highest in the year’s Emerge class, Julie Papa and Catherine Cortez nation. Pazina, is a sales director at an Masto), Nevada has grown its electrical exhibition services female representation in the company and candidate for state Legislature from almost legislative office. She said it’s 30 percent in 2003 to about In 2017, Nevada inspiring to run a campaign in 40 percent in 2017. It’s the became the 36th state light of how the Women’s March second-highest in the nation, to ratify the Equal empowered participants. according to the National Rights Amendment. “After Trump declared his Council of State Legislatures. candidacy and became presiThe Legislature in 2017 dent, it’s an exciting time, I think, helped make Nevada the 36th for women to run as well and try state to ratify the Equal Rights Participation in to take their voice back,” Pazina Amendment, which was three Emerge Nevada’s class said. states short of being added to on running a campaign Spearman remembers when, the Constitution more than has doubled this year. while serving in Panama in 30 years ago. The ERA bill was 1986, a colonel propositioned sponsored by Sen. Pat Spearher in his office and later knocked on the door man, D-North Las Vegas, who said the ERA of her room. She said she heard years later puts in writing the right to equality under the that the man was court-martialed for similar law regardless of gender. Its passage highlights behavior, but that the experience is still almost the lack of equal pay for women, among other sickening to remember. issues. Spearman took office in 2012 and referIn 2017, after hearing stories about inapproences her own presence as a gay black female priate behavior from fellow Democratic Sen. veteran as evidence of the chamber’s improved Mark Manendo, Spearman told Senate Majordiversity. ity Leader Aaron Ford that something had to “When women aren’t at the table, the breadbe done. An investigation led to Manendo’s and-butter kitchen table issues that we think resignation. about all the time aren’t there,” Spearman said. “In the past, people would hear it, and they Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., first was elected to wouldn’t do anything,” Spearman said. the state Senate in 1988, just a few years before State Sen. Yvanna Cancela, D-Las Vegas, was the Legislature ushered in its anti-sexual the Culinary Union’s political director before harassment policy. her appointment to now-Rep. Ruben Kihuen’s “When I was in the Legislature back in seat. the ’90s, I was the one who pushed to create Cancela is running to keep the seat, but cona policy for the state Legislature; they didn’t siders herself an accidental politician. She said even have one there,” she said. “Of course, she would not be in office if Trump hadn’t won that’s a long time ago.” the presidency, posing what she called a threat Lucinda Guinn, vice president of campaigns to issues she cares about, such as immigration at Emily’s List, said her organization has and health care. been adding staff and expanding office space Though a bit outside her comfort zone, Canto handle the influx of interest from female cela said, she put her name in to be appointed candidates running for office. The group, which to the seat vacated by Kihuen, a Democrat who focuses on electing pro-choice Democratic was elected to Congress and subsequently acwomen, has received inquiries from more than cused of sexual harassment. 22,000 women since the day President Donald Representation, she said, is important to inTrump was elected. In 2016, up until Nov. 7, spire girls and women to run for higher office. 920 women had reached out to the group. “It’s so important that we as women support “These 22,000 women are not all going to each other in pushing women who are willing run this year,” Guinn said. to lead to take that next step, because it really At Emerge Nevada, an organization that does make such a difference to have women’s works to elect Democratic women, Execuvoices in office to talk about their experiences,” tive Director Danna Lovell says the group’s Cancela said. “As women in office, we have the six-month class on running a campaign has 26 responsibility to mentor and train the next students this year, more than double the pargeneration of leaders.” ticipation of the previous two classes. Sen. Ni-

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#METOO IN THE U.S., approximately 1 in 3 women The unrest spilling over now from women started long before the nation elected a president who boasted about sexually assaulting women on a Hollywood Access tape, before Harvey Weinstein and #MeToo populated headlines, before millions of women marched in unison around the globe. Last year was not the start or end of the open secrets about powerful men objectifying and abusing women, from film sets to fruit fields. It started with women whose stories were not told on the evening news, but were whispered in beauty shops and bathroom stalls. And then with Anita Hill, Lois Jenson and the women of the Eveleth Mines in 1988, the first class-action lawsuit about workplace sexual assault. On the anniversary of the 2017 Women’s March, the same activists who marched on Washington, D.C. — drawing a larger crowd than inauguration of President Donald Trump — plan to amplify those voices in Las Vegas, the flagship for the #PowerToThePolls movement. Unlike other cities, Las Vegas, although home to the central event of the national Women’s March, will not march. #PowerToThePolls is a stationary event, much like a rally, where speakers and performers including singers Faith Evans and Ledisi, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., will kick off the national program Jan. 21 at Sam Boyd Stadium.

The national branch looked at Las Vegas for myriad reasons, including the election of the first Latina to the U.S. Senate, the sexual allegations against U.S. Rep. Ruben Kihuen, Clark County School District’s teachers’ lewd behavior toward students and the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the Strip. That’s according to Deborah Harris, co-state coordinator for Women’s March on Washington-Nevada. “Here in Nevada, we’re very much a microcosm of the national trends, but also demographically, we’re very much in line with the overall demographics of the country,” said Jean Green, co-state coordinator for Women’s March on Washington-Nevada. “Our local gains and our state Legislature show there’s a lot of opportunity here.” Last year’s Women’s March and #MeToo movement united millions of women by providing some safety and solidity in numbers. Both movements transcended activism by taking hold of headlines, Hollywood and pop culture. Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino, Taylor Swift and other celebrities spoke out against the sexism and sexual assaults they faced

and 1 in 6 men

in their careers. Their fame, wealth and reach helped expose a problem many women face in everyday life. But both the Women’s March and the #MeToo movement have seen their share of critics. The original name of the march was Million Women March, but concerns arose that it would detract from a 1997 march consisting mostly of black women, Harris said. The name was changed shortly after to the Women’s March on D.C. The #MeToo movement began long before October 2017, when actress Alyssa Milano tweeted a screenshot sent to her by a friend reading: Me Too. Suggested by a friend: “If all the women who have been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote ‘Me Too’ as a status, we might be able to give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem.” Milano added a single line: if you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet. That tweet and those two words spurred an international movement continuing work started by activist Tarana Burke. #MeToo exposed the scope of the problem, but it did not solve it. “If you think about the #MeToo movement, it is so power-focused,” said Daniele Dreitzer, executive director of the Rape Crisis Center. “If you think about 2017, a lot of what happened is people in positions of power were finally, after a long time, held to account for their behavior. But what that means for the people who were affected by their behavior, again, still largely remains to be seen.” Among the critiques of the Women’s

March and #MeToo was a lack of diversity. Harris and Green recognized that the movement stumbled there, and are motivated to improve it. “We understand what we need to do strategically, not just this day, but going throughout 2018 ... that we make sure we’re doing our due diligence to build our collective power,” Harris said Jan. 6 at a community meeting. The organizers of #PowerToThePolls tried to correct the missteps of last year’s march by reaching out to those communities that felt excluded. At this year’s event, they’ve invited the Native American, black, Latino and LGBTQ and sex worker communities aboard as partners. Many women without wealth, power and influence still fear retaliation if they speak up. “There are so many open secrets that you learn, especially as women growing up in Las Vegas,” Green said. “Even just (being) afraid to disclose things because of the power of the person that’s victimized them.” Speaking about certain venues she didn’t want to name, for fear of retaliation, she added: “If you had caught me when I was 22, I would have said flat-out, don’t go there, and don’t go there alone. But now I know people who work for that casino or I know people that their livelihoods depend on this industry. We don’t have a safe space to talk about that because of the backlash.” This month, celebrities such as Meryl Streep, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry and others launched Time’s Up and an associated legal fund to help support women

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I f y o u t h i n k a b o u t 2 017, a l o t o f w h a t h a p p e n e d i s p e o p l e i n p o s i t i o n s o f p o w e r w e r e f i n a l l y, a f t e r a l o n g t i m e , h e l d t o a c c o u n t f o r t h e i r b e h a v i o r. B u t w h a t t h a t m e a n s f o r t h e p e o p l e w h o w e r e a f f e c t e d . . . s t i l l l a r g e l y r e m a i n s t o b e s e e n .” Daniele Dreitzer, executive director of the Rape Crisis Center

have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. who may be less privileged to deal with the fallout that often happens when people report sexual assault in the workplace. The Time’s Up GoFundMe page exceeded its original goal of $16 million, thanks in part to large donations from TV producer Shonda Rhimes, Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg. “A lot of the women who were affected by everything that happened in 2017 were women who were also in relatively privileged, powerful positions themselves, who had the ability to come forward and had the support,” Dreitzer said. “With things like Time’s Up, I hope we see more movements like that in 2018, to figure out how to make sure these changes are impactful for everyone across the board.” The Las Vegas chapter of Women’s March aims to become a nonprofit organization this year, which would allow it to endorse, lobby and fundraise for candidates in an effort to shift those power dynamics in the political sphere. The national organization’s hopes to expand to other swing states and register 1 million voters for the 2018 election. The rally at Sam Boyd Stadium will register local voters as well as those from other states.

WOmen’s march event Las Vegas will kick off the national #PowerToThePolls movement in an effort to continue the momentum of the 2017 Women’s March. The aim is to register voters in swing states and educate people on how local, state and national politics affect them every day. WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 21 TIME: Doors open at 10 a.m.; event runs until 4 p.m. WHERE: Sam Boyd Stadium TO REGISTER: To attend the #PowerToThePolls event, visit powertothepolls.com/rsvp.html PARKING: Free (or check facebook.com/womensmarchnv for free shuttle service to and from the event) MISSION: Organizers’ goal is to enroll 1,000 voters at the event and a million voters nationwide before November’s midterm elections.

About 1 in 5 U.S. women and 1 in 17 U.S. men have experienced rape or attempted rape in their lifetimes.

About 1 in 3 female victims of rape experienced rape for the first time between the ages of 11 and 17. One in 9 reported it happening when they were 10 or younger.

Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey released in April 2017, spanning from 2010-2012

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Five Ways To Stay Involved After The Rally (As suggested by Women’s March organizers and The Rape Crisis Center)

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Vote in local, state and national elections The theme for the 2018 Women’s March is #PowerToThePolls. Learn more at powertothepolls.com

Sign up to be a volunteer for the Rape Crisis Center in Las Vegas, to offer support services to those who have been sexually assaulted: rcclv.org/volunteer

Donate to the Time’s Up legal defense fund, which helps cover the legal costs of women and men who have been sexually assaulted on the job or while pursuing their career. Donate at gofundme.com/timesup

Utilize the power of the purse to support businesses, organizations and entrepreneurs who support, are run by or uplift women. Don’t buy from businesses or organizations that don’t support women. You can research this at borgenproject.org/global-feminist-companies

How can men BETTER support women? Daniele Dreitzer, executive director of the Rape Crisis Center, gave several ways men can support women: n Believe women’s stories. n Support and invest in women by mentoring them; speak up for them in meetings; give them proper credit on assignments/work projects. n Be an active bystander. If you witness what may escalate into a sexual assault, Dreitzer says to remember the 3 D’s: direct, delegate and distract. Directly ask the potential victim, delegate to security or others who may have more power to interrupt the situation, or distract the perpetrator. n Understand and adjust your language toward women by not victim-blaming or slut-shaming. Call out a friend’s sexism. Dreitzer also suggested complimenting women on their intelligence, hard work and effort, not just their physical appearance.

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n of juvenile victims in sexual abuse cases reported to law enforcement said they knew the perpetrators. n More than half of all accused rapists have at least one prior conviction. n Perpetrators of sexual assault are less likely to go to jail than other criminals.

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n sexual assaults are not reported to the police. Source: rainn.org

n Understand what consent and boundaries are and build a culture of consent in your home and workplace. n Use your position of power to stop those who abuse theirs and address the open secret in your work, your family or your group of friends.

Culinary Union tips for getting involved and what new activists should know: n It takes organizing, face-to-face conversations and investment to get started. n Get on the same page as existing organizations.

Attend fundraisers, events or marches throughout the year that help support equal rights for women. Local offshoots of the Women’s March share events on their Facebook pages that have their stamp of approval.

n Talk to people who have been doing this work. n If you’re new, declare it and be respectful of people already in the space. n Try to find where the holes are and where you can add capacity as opposed to doing something another organization is already doing.

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Men, women and children take part in the Womenâ€™s March on Jan. 21, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (MONICA JORGE/ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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New space will take program to new heights The Blind Center of Nevada hopes to expand its program offerings to include culinary classes and additional jobs By Michael Lyle special to the sunday

Gustavo Covarrubias-Garcia remembers the short story “Cathedral.” While the 1983 work of fiction by Raymond Carver has many themes, Covarrubias-Garcia recalls the way the character with vision treated the character without sight. “The story emphasizes how the narrator knows nothing about being blind,” he said. “It’s true. People don’t know what we’re capable of doing.” It’s not just the rest of the world that doesn’t understand how resilient the blind community is, Covarrubias-Garcia added. Sometimes people who are newly impaired or blind don’t know the potential they have. “That’s why I work at the Blind Center. They’ve empowered me to do things I never thought achievable.” According to the National Federation of the Blind, more than 108,000 people in Nevada are blind or visually impaired. The Blind Center of Nevada, which has about 300 regular clients, offers a variety of programming designed for their needs. “We offer classes on mobility training and Braille,” said Todd Imholte, the chief development and marketing officer with the blind center. “But we are helping people beyond the disability.” The organization is scheduled to open its new building in February with the hope it can enhance its mission, which includes growing its electronic recycling program. This program encourages businesses

to hand in expired electronics such as computer monitors, copiers, cellphones, surveillance equipment, microphones, office phones, medical equipment, scientific equipment, vintage electronics, flat panel televisions and DVD players for a disposal fee of $30. “We’ve kept 2.2 million pounds of electronic waste (out of ) the landfill,” said Cory Nelson, executive director of the Blind Center. “It provided 50 to 60 percent of our funding,” Nelson said. “It also provides employment to people who are blind.” Some employees work in the call center, while others disassemble products by feel. The National Federation of the Blind estimated that about 62 percent of blind or visually impaired people are unemployed. As a result, Nelson said that many live at or below the poverty level. And many clients who became blind or impaired later in life have lost jobs. “We’ve had people tell us they feel like a failure because they couldn’t work and support their family,” Nelson said. “These jobs mean a lot to our members.” With the new building, there might be additional recycling roles and new programs such as a culinary component that would teach participants the basics of cooking and how to help with catering. The instructor position needs to be filled, but the culinary component could be up and running this spring, with space rented for events and some of the Blind Center clients catering. “The class could practice holding events and, when it’s time to do an ac-

The Blind Center of Nevada’s new site Opening in February 1001 N. Bruce St. Las Vegas, NV 89101

tual event, the instructor would decide who is ready,” Nelson said. Aside from prospective jobs, the new center will expand many of extracurricular activities such as music and ceramics classes. “By teaching them to play an instrument or learn ceramics, they see that anything is possible,” Nelson said. “They see they can work hard and gain

a skill.” Covarrubias-Garcia dedicated himself to music never knowing how it would turn out. He now heads the Blind Center’s band, Broken Spectacles, which has played at local venues including the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. Although the center is hoping those who visit regain confidence through classes and activities, the building also serves another need. “It’s good for them to have a place where they can socialize with each other,” Nelson said. “There are certain things that I, as a sighted person, don’t understand. This allows them to talk with people who are dealing with some of the same issues.”

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By teaching them to play an instrument or learn ceramics, they see that anything is possible. They see they can work hard and gain a skill.” Cory Nelson, executive director

LEFT: Cory Nelson, executive director of the Blind Center of Nevada, leads a tour of the new facility’s great room, which will be used as an area for members to gather, eat and enjoy musical performances. The design of the facility in Las Vegas was inspired by the layout of the Brooklyn Bowl, with the goal of not feeling institutional. BOTTOM LEFT: Popular literature, such as the “Harry Potter” books, is offered in Braille at the Blind Center. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ceramics made by visually impaired clients are displayed at the center. (photos by wade vandervort/Staff)

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Information about adopting a feral burro or horse can be found online at blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/adoption-and-sales

Another day, another roundup By April Corbin | staff writer

Wild burros are not the problem. It’s the people feeding them. ¶ That’s essentially the message the Bureau of Land Management has for anyone who thinks it’s a good idea to put out water and food for wild burros: The act of kindness is causing more harm than good in Nye County. ¶ “It’s always a good intention,” says Tabitha Romero, BLM wild horse and burro specialist. “But the end result, most of the time, isn’t good.” Lured by the promise of an easy meal, burros have been wandering from their designated herd area on BLM land, colliding with fast-traveling vehicles on Nevada State Route 160 and wreaking havoc on neighborhoods in northwest Pahrump. The issue was deemed serious enough to prompt the roundup and removal of 117 burros from private property and was done during a twoweek period in December. “Most people only have a passing interest in the issue,” Romero said. “Since we have domesticated them for so long, we almost don’t see them as a wild animal. We go, ‘Oh, what a cute little donkey.’ But they are wild animals. They can cause serious damage.” During a 13-month timespan, there were at least 22 collisions involving vehicles and burros on State Route 160. At least one person was injured enough to require an airlift to a hospital. Additional incidents likely have occurred but were not reported to authorities, officials say. When the burros cross the highway, they can cause property damage to fences, yards and irrigation systems. One family reported being charged by a male burro as they tried to shoo him off their property. Incidents like that, in addition to collisions with cars, prompted the nuisance gather.

“We have to prioritize health and human safety,” BLM spokesman John Asselin said. “It was a safety issue for humans in neighborhoods, and also for the health of the animals.” While wild horse gathers can be controversial productions that involve helicopters, burro gathers are far less dramatic. BLM officials use food and water to bait the animals into a fenced area and a remote control to close the gate behind them. “Burros are inherently lazy,” Romero said. “If they can get a handout, they’ll go for the handout.” The burros gathered in Nye County were part of Johnnie Herd Management

As of March 2016, Nevada rangeland was home to

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over its lifetime if maintained in a BLM facility.

Area, which is composed of 2,000 acres of BLM land on the other side of the highway. Post-gather, that herd management area is still home to more than 200 burros — more than double what the BLM deems is acceptable for the natural resources. All but one of the 117 burros gathered were transferred to the Ridgecrest Regional Wild Horse and Burro Corrals, a short-term holding facility in Ridgecrest, Calif. There, the animals will receive a veterinary checkup, vaccines, hoof trims and markings. Males will be gelded. One, an elderly female, was euthanized because her body was “in poor condition,” Romero said. The BLM will typically give a burro three to six years to be adopted through its program. If they aren’t adopted, they will be transferred to a long-term pasture in the Midwest, where they can live out the rest of their lives. Wild burros and horses have been protected by the federal government since the 1971 passage of the Wild FreeRoaming Horses and Burros Act. Mass euthanasia is allowed but the option has never been exercised, largely because of overwhelming public opposition. Tens of thousands of wild horses and burros from 10 Western states are in the care of the BLM. The cost of maintaining these animals is upward of $50 million annually.

3,320 horses and burros

Number of horses and burros removed from the range across multiple states and taken to BLM holding facilities during the 2016 fiscal year, compared with 8,255 in fiscal year 2012. According to the BLM, removals have decreased because “resources are inadequate to care for more unplaced animals.”

Almost $50 million, or 63 percent of all funding, goes to the cost of holding animals off-range.

$78.29 million

Budget for the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Program across the 10 Western states.

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235,000+

Number of wild horses and burros adopted nationwide since 1971. In fiscal year 2016, 2,440 horses and 472 burros removed from the Western rangeland were adopted.

Originally brought to the American West by miners, burros are still used by hunters to carry goods and supplies. They are also surprisingly good candidates for emotional therapy — Romero says she prefers bringing burros over horses to public events because they’re typically more comfortable with being petted and touched. Burros also can be a good line of defense from coyotes. “They are good guard animals,” Romero said. “A horse is fright and flight. If they think they might be hurt, they take off. Burros are more willing to stand their ground. They will chase off (coyotes).”

Burros eat in a holding corral near U.S. 95 and Highway 160 during a Bureau of Land Management burro gather Dec. 20. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

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Title: CEO Agency address: Ruffin Family Clinic 1240 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. Paradise Park Clinic 4770 Harrison Drive, Suite 200 Agency phone number: 702-967-0530 Agency website: vmsn.org Hours of operation: Ruffin Family Clinic 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; noon-8 p.m. Tuesday Paradise Park Clinic noon-8 p.m. Tuesday; 4-8 p.m. the first Thursday of each month To volunteer: Dental volunteers are especially needed, but all medical and nonmedical help is appreciated. Call 702-967-0530, ext. 208, to learn how to help. 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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Volunteers in Medicine strives for more inclusive health care What does your organization do?

Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada’s mission is to provide quality health care and support for people without access. A dedicated group of volunteer physicians, dentists, nurses, medical students, specialty medical groups, imaging and laboratory companies, and hospitals provide free visits, laboratory and radiology tests, and medication for patients who are among our community’s most vulnerable. Our core belief is that health care is a right, not a privilege. The need is great, and we cannot do it alone. We are fortunate to have the support of donors, volunteers, hospitals, corporations, partner nonprofit organizations, professional schools and universities that share our belief that health care should be more inclusive. Currently, VMSN is the medical home for more than 2,700 Southern Nevadans. When and why was Volunteers in Medicine established? VMSN was established

in 2008 by Dr. Florence Jameson, OB/ GYN, and her husband, Gard Jameson, a philanthropist and professor in the philosophy department at UNLV. They knew there were many who lacked access to medical care and searched for a costeffective model to replicate. The program modeled was the Volunteers in Medicine Clinic in Hilton Head Island, S.C., which opened 25 years ago. Our first clinic opened in 2010 at Paradise Park. Our second, the Ruffin Family Clinic, opened in 2015 near downtown, and allowed VMSN to serve more patients and expand the scope of services to include dental, social and behavioral health programs. Who are your clients? Our patients are

Southern Nevada residents who live at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level — which is $23,760 for an individual

Jaime Weller-Lafavor, who got her master’s in social work at UNLV, became CEO of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada this month after working nearly five years as director of development at the St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation. (L.E. Baskow/staff)

— are not eligible for Medicaid/Medicare and cannot afford adequate health insurance coverage. What are your goals? To raise funds to

ensure quality health care to our patients. We also need volunteers — nurses, family practice and internal medicine physicians, social workers, dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants. While these professions represent our biggest need, we welcome all who are interested in nonmedical volunteer opportunities. Annually, it costs approximately $2 million to run VMSN. That might sound like a lot, but we provide more than $10 million in care. What services might the community not know about? VMSN is the leading

provider of primary charitable medical care in Nevada, and we provide much more than just medical care. We are working toward providing a more holistic form of health care. With the recent addition of dental, social and behavioral health programs, we are closer than ever to accomplishing that goal. There is discussion about adding vision care in the future. What sparked your interest in the nonprofit sector? As a child, I learned

the importance of giving back when I accompanied my grandfather, Bill, to deliver meals to shut-in senior citizens in Austin, Texas. He delivered so much more than food. He delivered kindness and hope, as my grandfather was often the only social interaction those seniors had with the outside world. This experience ignited the

desire to dedicate myself to making a difference in my community. What can Southern Nevadans do to improve our community in general?

Look for ways to be connected to one another and be the change that you want to see in the world. Too often, I hear about how hard it is to live in Las Vegas, and for many that is the case. The Oct. 1 tragedy demonstrated how our community can come together during a time of crisis. Our challenge now is to keep that sense of community and connection going. My suggestion is to volunteer and donate to organizations that match your interests. Your efforts will be a win-win for you and the community. What can people do to get involved in the cause you serve? Volunteers are

the lifeblood of our organization, and the more volunteers we have, the more we can accomplish. We have more than 600 volunteers at VMSN, and when people say “it takes a village,” they aren’t kidding. Whom do you admire? People who

make a difference for others. Our founder, Dr. Florence Jameson, is one of those people. She had a dream, rallied the community around the cause and continues to advocate for those most in need. Where do you see your organization in five years? Doing what we are doing

but on a much larger scale. Not only will our dental, social and behavioral health programs be expanded, but there is a possibility of a third clinic in Henderson.

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The patient may need to prepare for the procedure by fasting or taking a mild laxative. From there, the process is as simple as going to the doctor’s office and swallowing the capsule.

The gastrointestinal tract is a system of organs susceptible to many diseases. Because this system is complex and delicate, doctors use advanced, and sometimes unusual, MEET THE MEDICAL treatment methods. Two PROFESSIONAL IN THIS STORY notable examples are capsule Tarek Ammar, MD, Director of Endoscopy at endoscopies and fecal transUNLV and gastroenterologist plants. “Capsule endoscopies at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center and fecal transplants are two very different medical solutions with very high success rates, respectively,” Dr. Tarek Ammar said. Though unconventional, these techniques can offer lifesaving options to patients. CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY

In a capsule endoscopy, a small device with a camera, battery and Bluetooth receiver is placed inside a pill-like casing. Ammar notes that the capsules are about the size of large vitamin supplement and allow doctors to gather images of the digestive system when swallowed by the patient. They can help diagnose issues in the small intestine if an upper endoscopy and colonoscopy aren’t able to find the problem. “Prior to capsule endoscopies, we weren’t able to take clear images of the entire small intestine in a noninvasive way,” Ammar said. *Capsule not to scale

STEP 3 The procedure is usually complete within eight hours, or whenever the capsule makes it through the digestive tract and passes in the stool. “The only thing the patient must do is check after they go to the bathroom to ensure the capsule has passed,” Ammar said. “Once they see the capsule, they can flush normally and go about their day.”

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fecal transplant Fecal transplants are used to treat a recurrent bacterial infection in the colon called Clostridium difficile colitis, or C-diff. “C-diff is common in hospitals and nursing homes, but you can catch it in the community as well,” Ammar said.” It causes severe pain and diarrhea, sometimes as often as 20-40 times a day.” While the first-line treatment for C-diff is antibiotics, some patients develop cases that cannot be managed by antibiotics alone and require fecal transplant. What it is The gut is filled with billions of “good” bacteria that keep us healthy. But for people struggling with recurrent C-diff colitis, the antibiotics used to treat the infection can kill the good bacteria and send the bad bacteria into remission. When the bad bacteria reactivate, they can grow and breed quickly because there’s not enough good bacteria to protect the gut. At this point, the patient requires a fecal transplant, literally transplanting healthy fecal matter into the gut of the patient to repopulate the “good” bacteria. How the process works The fecal matter comes from a designated stool bank, where it’s tested for diseases and infections to ensure its safety. “Once we have the stool sample, we give the patient antibiotics to clear out all the bacteria, usually for about 7-10 days, and then we transplant the fecal sample before the bad bacteria has a chance to grow back,” Ammar said. There are three ways the stool can be transplanted into the patient: during a STEP 2 colonoscopy, via a tube that is inserted The patient is into a patient’s nose into the stomach, fitted with a small or using a series of pills containing the receiver strapped around sample. his or her abdomen. The receiver stores the images Are there risks? Ammar notes taken by the capsule that fecal transplants have about a endoscopy. Afterward, 90 percent success rate, with minimal the receiver is returned risks. “Any transplant of bodily fluid to the doctor for carries the risk of infection, but the evaluation. stool samples are tested for every known pathogen that could lead to infection,” he said.

are there risks associated with capsule endoscopies? There is a risk that the capsule can get stuck inside the body if there is an obstruction, such as a tumor. “This is uncommon and we’re usually able to retrieve it without using surgical methods, but sometimes it can require surgery,” Ammar said. To limit this risk, doctors run tests beforehand to ensure the patient is a good candidate for the procedure. “If there’s any concern the capsule might get stuck, we can give the patient a dissolvable test capsule first to make sure it passes through without issue,” Ammar said.

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The greater Las Vegas area is home to 160,252 hotel rooms, with beds, dressers and other furnishings designed to make visitors comfortable. ¶ Much like a nature documentary on migration, the story of much of the hotel furniture begins in a distant land, continues in the Southern Nevada desert and ends where the furnishings find a quiet place to retire. ¶ Here’s a brief look at the life cycle of resort furniture in Las Vegas.

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THE PLAN

Three groups decide what furniture is placed in Las Vegas hotel rooms — interior designers, the resort company’s design and construction staff, and furniture manufacturers. They collaborate in a process outlined by Ron Frye, vice president of design and construction for Boyd Gaming: Working with the resort company, the interior designer conceptualizes the room — often on presentation boards or illustrations — and proposing finishes for the walls, floor coverings and furnishings. They sometimes design the furniture themselves but more frequently base their concepts on samples and catalogs provided by furniture manufacturers. Then, the furniture is often customized to fit the layout of the rooms and provide the amenities customers want, such as USB ports, safes and mini-refrigerators. In some cases, Boyd builds life-size mock-ups of the rooms to better evaluate the concept. There are two general categories of hotel furniture — casegoods (dressers, tables, sideboards and armoires) and upholstered goods (chairs and couches). After a design is set, Boyd works with buying consultants who broker deals with manufacturers. “We may buy chairs from Europe and have them finished in the U.S. or have a company that builds them all in the U.S.,” Frye said. “Sometimes we go to Mexico to have the (upholstered) furniture made, and we often go to China or an emerging market to have casegoods made.” It’s not all about price, Frye said. Overseas manufacturers can be cheaper, but there’s a greater risk of damage because the furniture is traveling so far.

CASEGOODS Dressers, tables, sideboards and armoires.

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THE INSTALL

Hotels will order enough furniture for the remodeled rooms, plus extras, called “attic stock,” which is stored in unfinished rooms in the hotel or in local warehouses. Having extra stock allows hotels to change out damaged furniture quickly with new pieces before making repairs. Some hotels do repairs in-house; others hire contractors. Boyd has two local warehouses with attic stock furniture, Frye said. They also store extra fabric to deal with stains and cigarette burns. When remodeling a hotel tower, Frye said, Boyd likes to work on two floors at a time, doing the demolition and prep work on one, while prepping the other floor so it can be returned to service. “We generally turn an entire floor in two or three weeks,” he said. “Usually, it’s a staggered week. We’ll take one floor out on a Sunday and have it turned back the following Friday so they can sell it for the weekend. It’s often just short of two weeks.”

WORDS TO KNOW ATTIC STOCK Extra pieces of furniture kept in storage by the resort company that can be quickly swapped out for damaged pieces.

FURNISHINGS STEP 3

THE DE-INSTALL

More often, hotels are remodeled in response to changing consumer taste. “Think of the MGM,” Frye said. “The MGM used to have a Dorothy and ‘Wizard of Oz’ theme. Today, in 2018, that wouldn’t play well.”

Companies have no set schedule when rooms are remodeled. It can depend on several factors. David Lee owns Hotel Liquidation Logistics, a company that removes old furniture from hotels before reselling it to other hotel chains and the public. Before the Great Recession, remodels were done about every five years. After, the paced slowed. “Now that things are brighter, there’s a lot of (remodels) again,” Lee said. According to Frye, Lee, and Evette Aviles, owner of Liquidators LV, this is how old hotel furniture is retired: A general contractor is hired to do the remodel. That company hires someone such as Lee or Aviles to remove the furniture. In the past, Frye said, hotel companies tried to sell it themselves, but they realized there wasn’t enough profit to justify the effort. Usually, Lee and Aviles aren’t paid to remove the furniture, and instead make money from reselling it. Profit depends on the quality and condition of the pieces. Lee and Aviles are usually called in after the last customers check out and will have just a few hours to remove an entire floor of furniture. Sometimes they’ll move it from the rooms to the loading dock themselves; other times, hotel employees bring it to the dock. Hotels often want rooms cleared Sunday night so construction can begin Monday morning.

HEADBOARDS are difficult to sell

END TABLE SETS are easy to sell

UPHOLSTERED GOODS Chairs, couches and other pieces of furniture with fabric coverings.

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THE FINAL JOURNEY Both Lee and Aviles remove the furniture and try to resell it to the public or to other hotels and motels. The majority of businesses looking for deals on used hotel furniture are mom-andpop places from out of town, but there have been some notable exceptions. Several years ago, the Plaza bought high-end furniture from the Fontainebleau after it went bankrupt. The most salable pieces of furniture are matching sets from rooms and small dressers because they fit the rooms in smaller hotels and motels. “Regular dressers are gold in this business,” Aviles said. The least desirable pieces are large armoires from older hotels. Most are too large to fit rooms in smaller hotel rooms or homes. Custom heavy pieces, such as oversize headboards, are also problematic. But again, there are exceptions. “For the Palms, we did all their attic stock, and they had a lot they were taking out of the Playboy Club. It was club furniture and really different, but surprisingly, that stuff went really quick,” Lee said. He sold it to owners of a local vacation home. If the furniture is unpopular or in poor condition, Aviles and Lee donate it to charities. “Taking it to the dump is expensive,” Aviles said. “You try to give it away before you throw it away.” For domestic orders, Lee and Aviles arrange the shipping and include the costs. For international orders, both will get a bid from an international shipper and then hand it off to the buyer. The shipping company then drops a container off at their locations, and they’ll load it up before the shipper takes the container away. Depending on its destination, packing the furniture can be a chore. “Going to Mexico is tricky,” Aviles said. “Every piece has to be inventoried. It’s trickier the farther south it’s going.” Aviles has had people ship her furniture throughout the world, including Mexico, Belize, South Africa and the Ukraine. “We get calls from everywhere,” Aviles said. “I had a call from Kentucky last week and from California. There’s a lot that goes to Northern California and to Florida as well. We have shipped to Belize and in containers to Russia.”

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To FINISH You can make this brunch more indulgent by adding fried eggs on top.

Butternut Squash Hash

(Ranae Winemiller/Courtesy)

Recipe provided by Chef Jaret blinn at craft kitchen

It’s the right time for a hearty weekend breakfast, and Henderson’s CraftKitchen is a favorite spot for baked goods, expertly prepared eggs and other dishes that’ll hit the spot. Chef Jaret Blinn’s butternut squash hash satisfies without leaving you feeling heavy.

ingredients

directions

(serves 4-6)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss butternut squash in 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Roast for 20 minutes or until al dente.

2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and diced

3 tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil

vegetable oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 tsp salt

1 pinch sea salt

2 cups kale, chopped and cleaned (stems removed)

1 /2 tsp pepper

ice water

2 lbs Dutch Cream or baby potatoes

1 tsp sugar

2. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in saucepan on medium low heat. Add onion and 1 tsp sugar, and slowly caramelize, stirring frequently, for 20-30 minutes. 3. Boil a pot of water and add 1 to 2 tsp salt. Separately, prepare an ice water bath. Blanch kale in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then place in ice water to shock. 4. Place potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Boil potatoes until tender, about 20-30 minutes. Strain water and chill potatoes. 5. Heat a pot on medium and fill to 1 inch with vegetable oil. Add potatoes and deep fry until golden brown, then remove and toss with sea salt in small bowl. 6. Add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to large saucepan on medium heat. Sautée squash, kale and onions. Add salt and pepper to taste. Plate potatoes first, top with hash and finish with sunny side-up eggs if desired.

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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?

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

Happy Feet (A0997820)

Raja (A0998389)

Jasmine

Butterscotch

Age: 2-year-old spayed female Description: Happy Feet is energetic and enjoys running and tugging at ropes. She would do best with an active family. Adoption fee: $50

Age: 8-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Raja loves lying in a bed and being scratched under his chin. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 8-year-old spayed female Breed: Lhasa apso mix Description: Jasmine gets along well with other small dogs and would do best with older children. She takes pleasure in exploring. Adoption fee: $75

Age: 10-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic longhair Description: Butterscotch is relaxed and affectionate with humans. She also enjoys other cats. Adoption fee: $20

Jackie (A0999509)

Arya (A0998391)

Shawn

Nick and Nora

Age: 11-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic mediumhair Description: Jackie is sweet, large and relishes affection. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 3-year-old spayed female Description: Arya delights in going for walks and takes time to absorb what’s happening around her. Adoption fee: $50

Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Seal point shorthair Description: Shawn is quiet and prefers affection on his own terms. He does well with other cats and would do best in a quiet home. Adoption fee: $40

Age: 4-year-old neutered male and spayed female Breed: English spot rabbits Description: Nick amd Nora are friendly and enjoy gentle affection, fresh greens and playing hide-and-seek. They should be adopted together. Adoption fee: $40

Hippity Hop (A0995714)

Fairy (A0963157)

Thurston

Zeus

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: Rabbit Description: Hippity Hop allows handling with time, patience and Timothy hay. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: Rabbit Description: Fairy is timid at first, but warms up to gentle petting. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 1-year-old spayed female Breed: American rabbit Description: Thurston enjoys human company but prefers not to be picked up. He’s curious and will explore his surroundings. Adoption fee: $20

Age: 1-year-old neutered male Breed: German shepherd Description: Zeus is friendly once comfortable but needs an owner who will expose him to new things and work on his anxiety. He would be best as the only animal in the home. Adoption fee: $75

Editor’s note: The Animal Foundation does not label dogs by breed.

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UNLV BASKETBALL

Rising Star thrives on attracting teams to its property, and its highestprofile group might have been one from down the road. The UNLV men’s basketball team used the resort as part of an off-season program that coach Marvin Menzies credited for the Rebels’ strong start to the season. The team spent a few days at Rising Star taking part in “the Program,” a plan developed by Navy SEALs. “It was more than team building,” Menzies said. “It taught the team how to handle a challenging situation and ... teach them how to deal with those situations. It was good for communication, and it was good for the bonding aspect as well.” Menzies said it was particularly beneficial for a team such as the Rebels, who were trying to develop chemistry after severe roster turnover. Menzies was so impressed by the facilities that he said he could see making it a regular stop. “The way Rising Star is set up, it’s perfect for large and small groups, and the staff did a phenomenal job making it seamless for us,” he said. “From the meeting rooms to the meals to the facilities, we will definitely go back and utilize the facility and the program again.”

IN ON THE ACTI MESQUITE — The bevy of sports action taking place in Southern Nevada lately isn’t limited to Las Vegas. It stretches at least as far as 80 miles north, where a new training complex is making an impact on the local sports scene in the rural town of Mesquite. ¶ Rising Star Sports Ranch, just off of Interstate 15, is a hotel and sports mecca owned by the Lee family, which also operates the nearby Eureka resort. ¶ The property has found early success since opening in October 2016, with an event booked every weekend through the end of March. Here’s how it works, and a look at some of the teams that have come through. BY MICK AKERS |

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Facilities The crown jewel of the property is a 30,000-square-foot field house called “the Barn.” It can convert to house three full-size basketball courts, an indoor soccer field with turf and a number of other configurations. “The reason that’s a big deal for the area is, for example, preseason football,” said Andre Carrier, president and COO of Rising Star. “It’s not a nice place to play outside during the summer. Instead of trying to beat the heat and starting practice at 5 a.m. or later in the day at 7 p.m., we had a high school program set up in here where it’s air conditioned for their summer programs.” Nike Baseball had summer camps at Rising Star, doing everything but

scrimmage indoors, then transitioning outside for evenings. Rising Star’s outdoor facilities include basketball, volleyball and pickleball courts. There’s also a lighted field that can be used for football, soccer or lacrosse, and four 70-foot batting cages and an infield for baseball and softball practice. Finally, an area called “the Backyard” is set up for families and teams to relax and unwind. The resort isn’t exclusively open to tournaments and camps, however, as amenities like the Backyard are open to hotel guests. The property offers 210 rooms, including ones designed for large teams that feature bunk beds and can accommodate up to 12 people.

Nevada Desert Dogs

The Barn, a 30,000-square-foot field house, is shown at the Rising Star Sports Ranch in Mesquite. In addition to basketball courts, it can be reconfigured into volleyball or pickleball courts. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

And there are robots. Robot assistants are stationed on each floor, helping keep track of who is in and out of their rooms, telling guests if they’re being too loud and delivering room service. “The kids really get a kick out of seeing a robot come to their room,” Carrier said. “It’s become an attraction in its own right.” Meeting and event space is covered with a versatile 7,500-squarefoot venue that’s been used for everything from coaching summits to dinners for large tournaments. More traditional amenities include an arcade room, a resort-style pool and an on-site restaurant, the Victory Kitchen, that can seat as many as 400 people.

Planet Athlete

Rising Star has its own team too. The Nevada Desert Dogs kicked off the inaugural season of the eight-team North American Premier Basketball League on Jan. 12 at the Barn with a 119-115 loss to the Vancouver Knights. Paul Mokeski, a former University of Kansas star and 11-year NBA veteran, coaches the team. As a longtime NBA assistant and coach in other professional leagues, Mokeski said was impressed by the level of play in the league. “This is not college ball,” he said. NAPB “I think all the players people who make between $1,500 and came out there $5,000 per were pleasantly month. surprised. It’s professional, and the players are really good. When you come out (to a game), you’re really close and can see all the action. I think it will work out really well for the league and for the team.” The town of about 22,000 residents has supported the team at the Barn, which seats up to 3,000 for Desert Dogs’ games. “We’ve had some good crowds so far,” he said. “With it being smaller, it’s really intimate. When it gets loud in there, it gets really, really loud.” Teams play 32 games a season, with four home games per month. Several players from Las Vegas are on the roster, including former Bishop Gorman High School and University of Oregon great Johnathan Loyd.

Also housed at Rising Star is Planet Athlete, a basketball program for students who live at the resort while studying at the nearby College of Southern Nevada Mesquite campus. This year’s team is made up of players from seven states and four countries. They all received college basketball scholarship offers from lowertier schools or divisions, and are looking to raise their stock. “These are kids who didn’t get into the school they wanted because they didn’t qualify academically, so they’re here doing SAT prep and or they’re trying to get to that next level of school,” Carrier said. “Maybe a Division II or Division III kid trying to get into a Division I school, or a better Division I program.” The team travels throughout the U.S. playing other preparatory and post-prep schools, including local powerhouse Findlay Prep. Eric Bowman has coached the team, which was previously based in Phoenix, for the past decade. He jumped at the chance to bring it to Rising Star when the resort reached out. “When this opportunity came, they wanted to help the kids and the program; it was a great thing for us,” Bowman said. “We’re blessed that they made the room for us to be here. “This is a beautiful facility. The overall resources at Rising Star, from the rooms, the food and the use of conference rooms for classes, is great and would be hard to find anywhere else.”

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CASINO PROMOTIONS M Resort

$60,000 New Year, No Mortgage Drawings Date: Fridays in January Time: 6 and 8 p.m. Information: Earn one drawing entry for every 250 tier points earned through 7:59 p.m. Jan. 26. Earn 10x entries on Wednesdays. Win a share of $10,000 in prizes each week; win $20,000 at the grand prize drawing. $30,000 Hockey Goals Table Games Giveaway Date: Saturdays in January Time: 9 p.m. Information: Win a share of $3,500 at weekly drawings; win $4,000 and a Las Vegas hockey package at the final drawing. Earn one entry for every 100 points; receive 2x entries on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

WESTGATE

$250,000 Magic Money Date: Through Feb. 25 Information: Loyalty club members receive one free swipe daily. Win up to $250,000.

COSMOPOLITAN

2018 Unlock & Reveal Date: January Information: Participate by accruing points through slot play. Win up to $10,000. The Million Point Club II Date: June 1-2 Information: Reach 1 million points by May 30 to participate in private event.

HARD ROCK HOTEL

Hoodie giveaway Date: Sundays-Tuesdays in January Information: Earn 1,000 base slot points or $100 table theoretical to receive a hoodie. Point multipliers Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 20x points on reels. 45+ Classic Rockers and bonus points Date: Wednesdays 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.

same-day points on video poker machines to participate. Win up to $100 in play

in play.

KLONDIKE SUNSET CASINO

Hooters

Thank You Seniors Thursdays Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Members 50 and older receive free entry in the senior slot tournament as well as dining and other discounts.

Gift giveaway Date: Wednesdays in January Information: Earn 100 points to receive a gift. On Jan. 24, the gift is a cookie mug. Playerâ€™s choice giveaway Date: Fridays in January Time: 10 a.m.-midnight Information: Earn points to receive up to $110 in gift cards. Lucky Spin Gift Gallery Date: Tuesdays in January Information: Prize awarded with every spin. Slot machine giveaway Date: Jan. 27 Time: 8:30 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets to win a Red, White and Blue slot machine. Reels of Fortune Sunday Slot Tournament Date: Sundays in January Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 20 points to participate.

DOWNTOWN GRAND New members Information: New card members who earn 25 points within the first 72 hours of using their card will be awarded up to $1,000 in play. Sledge Race Date: Sundays-Wednesdays in January Information: Earn at least 500 base points to play kiosk game and win slot play. Hoodie giveaway Date: Through Jan. 25 Information: Receive a hoodie for every 500 base points earned.

SOUTH POINT

Prime Time Mondays Date: Mondays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Slot tournament, discounts and more for loyalty-card members 50 and older. Top prize in tournament is $1,000. $500,000 Spin 2 Win Date: Sundays-Thursdays in January Time: 3 a.m.-midnight Information: Earn 500 same-day points on slot machines or 2,000

Dare Devil You Spin You Win Date: Through April 1 Information: Win up to $1 million; daily prizes include shirts, merchandise, slot play and more. Receive one free kiosk swipe daily; earn additional swipes for 250 base points.

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$357,000 Run for the Money Drawings Date: Saturdays through Jan. 27 Time: 7 and 9 p.m. Information: Earn entries through play; win up to $100,000.

We Produce Winners drawing Date: Thursdays and Fridays in January Time: 7 p.m. Information: Receive one entry for every 100 base slot points earned. Receive 3x entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and drawing days. Win up to 325,000 slot points.

Touchdown Mania Kiosk Game Date: Tuesdays-Thursdays in January Information: Players who earn 20 points or a $10 average rated bet for one hour are eligible to play and win dining credits, points, mystery gifts, and up to $5,000 in slot play.

Double Diamond drawing Date: Saturdays in January Time: 8 p.m. Information: Receive one entry for every 100 base slot points earned. Receive 3x entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Win up to $1,000.

Plugged-In Series Giveaway Date: Thursdays in January Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Players who earn 250 slot points, 500 video poker points or a $25 average-rated bet for one hour will be eligible to receive a gift. The series includes a can opener, hand mixer, food chopper and toaster.

Buffalo point multiplier Date: Sundays and Mondays in January Information: Earn 10x points on Buffalo machines.

Five-piece pitcher and glass set giveaway Date: Jan. 23 Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Pick-up for Legend players starts at 10 a.m. Gifts are limited to one per player, available to the first 850 members. $2,500 slot tournament Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Players may qualify by inserting their loyalty card into an eligible slot machine.

Triple 7 Saturday Pit Drawing Date: Saturdays Time: 7 p.m. Information: Receive 100 virtual drawing tickets for every pit comp dollar earned. Top prize is $700 in chips. Wednesday Point Madness Date: Wednesdays Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: From midnight Monday to 6 p.m. Wednesday, players can earn one entry ticket for each slot base point earned. Top prize is 50,000 points. Ice cream giveaway Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive an ice cream bar with a jackpot of $25 or more.

SILVER SEVENS

Baccarat hot seats Date: Wednesdays and Saturdays Time: 7-11 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 p.m.1Â a.m. Saturdays Information: Win a share of promotional chips. Players may qualify with an open rating and minimum wage average bet of $25 on pai gow poker or mini-baccarat.

Nifty 50 slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: Players have a chance to win up to $1,000 in play.

Weekly $30,000 baccarat drawings Date: Fridays Time: 8, 10 p.m. and midnight Information: Win a share of $30,000

Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays in January Information: Receive 10x points on slots, 6x on video poker and 6x

STATION CASINOS

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points on table games. *Valid at Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock, Fiesta Henderson, Fiesta Rancho, Santa Fe, Texas, Boulder, Palace and Sunset. Monday-Tuesday point multipliers Date: Mondays and Tuesdays in January Information: Receive 10x points on slots and 6x on video poker. *Valid at Green Valley Ranch, Sunset and Santa Fe. Wheel of Fortune kiosk game Date: Fridays-Sundays through Jan. 27 Information: Earn 10 same-day points to play with 5x entries on Wednesdays. Win up to $10,000 in the Bonus Round Cash Drawing at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 28. There will be 10 winners at each property. Swipe for 10 free entries every day. *Valid at Red Rock, Green Valley Ranch, Santa Fe, Texas, Boulder, Palace and Sunset Station. Wheel of Fortune Big Time Bonus Date: Through Jan. 31 Information: When the Wheel of Fortune jackpot hits, one guest will win the jackpot. Everybody playing with a valid Boarding Pass at that property wins slot play, up to $100. Must hit by $20,000. *Valid at Station properties

sort 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

PALACE STATION

$75,000 Chinese New Year Baccarat Tournament Date: March 2-3 Information: Win up to $20,000 in play.

Fiesta Henderson

Point multiplier Date: Tuesdays in January Information: Receive 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.

BOULDER STATION

Mega Wheel of Cash Date: Fridays in January Time: 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Information: Spin for up to $5,000. Earn 5x entries on Thursdays. Swipe for 10 free entries daily.

Cliff Hanger Kiosk Game and drawing Date: Through Jan. 28 Information: Play Fridays-Sundays to win points for dining, cash, play and more. Earn 10 points to play. Earn entries every day for the Spin & Win Cash Drawing at 4:15 p.m. Jan. 28. Spin for up to $10,000 cash. There will be 10 winners at each Fiesta. *Valid at Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho

Young at Heart Date: Wednesdays Time: 7 a.m.-midnight Information: For players 50 and older. Includes drawings, point multipliers and dining discounts. See kiosk for details. *Valid at California, Fremont and Main Street Station.

$10,000 Pregame Run for the Money Cash Drawings Date: Select Saturdays through Feb. 3 Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Win up to $1,000. Earn entries playing games, with 2x entries on Saturdays. Five winners each night will also win entries into the Big Game Giveaway on Feb. 4. *Valid at Station properties

It’s on the House Date: Saturdays in January Time: Drawing times vary per property Information: Win up to $12,000 worth of rent or mortgage. Earn 2x entries on Tuesdays. Drawing are at 6:15 p.m. at the Orleans and Sam’s Town, 8:15 p.m. at the Gold Coast, and 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. at the Suncoast. *Valid at Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast and Sam’s Town.

Gift giveaways Date: Thursdays in January Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: The gift is free for invited guests. Others must earn 300 points. On Jan. 25, the gift is a bottle of Strawberry Lemonade Svedka Vodka at Boulder and Fiesta Rancho or a set of two martini glasses at Green Valley Ranch or Santa Fe, or a set of two hammered copper Moscow Mule mugs at Texas, Palace, Red Rock Re-

BOYD PROPERTIES*

SUNCOAST

$44,000 Pick & Match Date: Fridays in January Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Win up to $1,000 at drawing. Earn 2x entries on Mondays.

Sam’s Town

Point multipliers Date: Mondays and Tuesdays in

January Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. Jacket giveaway Date: Sundays-Thursdays in January Information: Earn a jacket by playing table games. See casino pit for details.

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Prime Generation Date: Tuesdays Information: Players 50 and older receive discounts and special promotions. Mystery point multipliers Date: Sundays Information: Earn up to 50x points. Mystery giveaway Date: Mondays Information: Earn 100 points to win a mystery prize of up to $100; earn an additional 500 points to receive food voucher worth up to $15. Rolling for Slot Dollars Date: Fridays 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. Take It or Trade It Date: Saturdays Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Eldorado; 6-10 p.m. at Jokers Wild Information: Win up to $1,000.

PLAZA

Spin2Win Date: Daily Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Earn drawing entries playing slot machines and blackjack. Win up to $1,000 in play. 777 Slot Tournament Date: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Time: 10 a.m., noon, and 2 and 4 p.m. Information: Play up to four times. Win up to $350 in play.

Rampart Casino

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. Pirate’s Treasure progressive

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drawings Date: Last Wednesday of the month Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be chosen at each drawing. The progressive jackpot increases each month it isn’t hit.

WILDFIRE PROPERTIES*

Point multiplier Date: Sundays in January Information: Receive 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker. *Valid at the Wildfire Gaming properties. 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. Gift giveaway Date: Wednesdays in January 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 Jan. 24, it’s a bottle of La Terre Chardonnay. On Jan. 31, it’s a mystery gift. *Valid at the Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Casino & Lanes, Wildfire Boulder and Barley’s. Pick a Snowflake kiosk game Date: Through Jan. 26 Information: Win slot play, points and dining. *Valid at the Barley’s, Wildfire Casino and Lanes, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Rancho or Wildfire Boulder Highway.

BINION’S

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

SILVERTON

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

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Botched Bundy trial is no reason for BLM witch hunt

fter the stunning dismissal of Cliven Bundy’s criminal charges, it’s natural that people want answers. But an investigation launched by congressional Republicans into the Bureau of Land Management’s handling of the Bundy mess is littered with red flags. In essence, it appears to be an attack on the BLM and the Obama administration when the focus should be on how to prevent such incidents from happening and protect federal officials who are upholding the law. The congressional probe started Jan. 10 when Rep. Rob Bishop, RUtah, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, and a GOP colleague sent a letter to the BLM’s acting director demanding a report on the incident. The first sign of trouble was that the acting director, Brian Steed, was given only until Wednesday to deliver his report, after which there are expected to be congressional hearings on the matter. That’s an awfully short turnaround

for Steed’s report, which suggests minds may already be made up. It didn’t help, either, that Bishop and his colleague stated in a letter to Steed that, “The failures in the Bundy case and previous cases display serious misconduct by BLM law enforcement officials, and strongly suggest there are systematic issues within BLM’s law enforcement operations.” Now, wait a minute. Let’s not forget who were the real bad guys in the matter — the Bundys and their armed gang. Bundy was the one who chose to defy the government by not paying grazing fees he owed, which prompted the BLM’s roundup of his cattle and led to the standoff in the so-called Battle of Bunkerville. Bundy is the one who welcomed dozens of armed-to-the-teeth militia members from across the country to his ranch. He’s the one who riled them up with red-meat pep talks about government tyranny, resulting in open threats against law enforcement authorities. Remember, we’re talking about masses of people from out of state training guns on officials doing their duty. If the

Trump administration and Congress are serious about law and order, they should come down on that behavior instead of taking aim at the BLM. Think there would be the same focus if the Bundy supporters weren’t predominately white and instead were, say, Muslim? Doubtful. Highly doubtful. This isn’t to say the government doesn’t deserve scrutiny. Officials clearly made mistakes, including establishing outrageous “First Amendment zones” to restrict protests. And in a related matter, it’s completely appropriate that the federal prosecutors who handled Bundy’s criminal case now find themselves under investigation by the Justice Department. That probe was ordered after U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro ruled that the prosecutors committed “flagrant” misconduct by withholding critical and “potentially exculpatory” evidence from defense attorneys during Bundy’s trial. But dissecting the BLM’s actions is OK only if the purpose is to shine light on mistakes and correct them.

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If, though, the congressional investigation is merely an excuse to beat up the Obama administration and handcuff the BLM, it could have serious implications as far as the use — or abuse — of public lands. It also could further embolden the Bundy family and their sovereign citizen/militia extremist supporters, who are riding high after the dismissal of Bundy’s criminal case this month. What really needs to happen is a broader congressional discussion about the use of public lands. If Bundy can get away with letting his scrawny cows clomp around in Bunkerville, tearing up the delicate environment and sucking up the limited water supply, what’s to stop someone else from doing whatever they want on that land? That question is still hanging out there, more than three years after the showdown in Bunkerville. The dismissal of the charges against Bundy may have brought closure to his criminal case, but it didn’t come close to resolving the issue that led to those charges being filed in the first place.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JAN. 21 Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival: The festival shares insight into Jewish identity, history and culture, and promotes solidarity with Israel and remembrance of the Holocaust. It will include two original 30-minute documentaries about the activities of Las Vegas-based Holocaust survivors. Films will be accompanied by the filmmakers or related experts who will provide introductions and moderate post-screening discussions. 3-4 p.m., free-$10, Adelson Educational Campus, 9700 Hillpointe Road, lvjff.org. *Also: 7-9 p.m. Jan. 25 at Brenden Theaters at the Palms; 7-9 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Adelson Educational Campus; and 1-4 p.m. Jan. 28, at Eclipse Theaters China Lights Las Vegas: See illuminated displays crafted by Chinese artisans. There also will be nightly performances, weekend events and handicrafts, and food and drinks. The menu includes a variety of Chinese and traditional fair food. 5:30-10 p.m., $12-$20, Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 Craig Road, 888-484-2698 or chinalightslv.com. *Also: Tuesdays through Sundays through Feb. 25 “Jump! The Ultimate Dog Show”: Dogs will perform stunts that thrill audiences and keep them on the edge of their seats. Most of the performers have been adopted from animal shelters. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., free for members or included with general admission, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-8227700 or springspreserve.org. Also: Jan. 27 Life Time Athletic Indoor Tri: Athletes of all levels can compete against themselves and push to finish a triathalon in a fun and safe environment. Complete a 10-minute indoor swim, 10-minute transition, 30-minute stationary bike, five-minute transition and 20-minute treadmill run. The event is limited to 100 athletes. 7 a.m.-11 a.m., $30, Life Time Athletic Green Valley, 121 Carnegie St., and Life Time Athletic Summerlin, 10721 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-802-7300 (Green Valley), 702-228-2611 (Summerlin), lifetimetri. com/events/indoor-tri, rabraham@lt. life (Green Valley) or sarchibald@ lifetimefitness.com (Summerlin).

MONDAY, JAN. 22 Record Sealing Forms Completion Clinic: The Clark County Law Library

and Nevada Legal Services offer this legal education class. Criminal history and scope is required. You must be a Clark County resident to attend. Seating space is limited, so registration is encouraged. 2-3 p.m. and 3-4 p.m., free, Clark County Law Library, 309 S. Third St., Suite 400, 702-4554696, clarkcountynv.gov/lawlibrary or askinfo@clarkcountynv.gov. Conversations to Remember — “Water, Water, Everywhere”: This program fosters thought-provoking exchanges and creative thinking, and can stimulate distant memories. Art pieces drive the conversations and is ideal for individuals with memory and movement disorders and their care partners. Reservations are requested. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-778-6702 or louruvosocialserv@ccf.org. Mondays with Michele: Meet with Ward 6 Councilwoman Michele Fiore to discuss issues of interest. No appointment needed. Noon-6 p.m., free, Ward 6 Satellite Office in the Centennial Hills Community Center/ YMCA, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-5463. Operation Crafting: Learn crafting skills at the teen service and create a project to give back to the community. For ages 10-17. 2:30-4:30 p.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-4927252 or hendersonlibraries.com.

TUESDAY, JAN. 23 Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction: An estimated 1,750 antique, vintage and collectible motorcycles will cross the auction block at this annual gathering of consignors, buyers and spectators sharing a passion for motorcycles. Featured collections and offerings abound in the 2018 auction lineup, with many historic race bikes and more among them. 8 a.m., free-$30 ($100-$200 bidder registration), South Point Arena and Priefert Pavilion, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111, 262-275-5050, mecum.com or southpointarena.com. *Also: Through Jan. 27 Probate for Estates Under $100,000: The Clark County Law Library and Nevada Legal Services offer this legal education class. You must be a Clark County resident to attend. Seating space is limited, so registration is encouraged. 3-5 p.m., free, Clark County Law Library, 309

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THURSDAY, JAN. 25 “El Caballero de la Salsa”: Gilberto Santa Rosa brings his romantic, Latin-Caribbean stylings to the stage. 8:30 p.m., $45 and up, House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-632-7600 or houseofblues.com.

FRIDAY, JAN. 26 Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine: Listen to swingin’ Vegas versions of rock, rap and Top-40 hits, and “swankified” contemporary songs turned into traditional pop vocal standards. Imagine Frank Sinatra singing Radiohead and you’ve got Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine. Must be 18 or older to attend. 8 p.m., $35-$60, Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-797-7777 or stationcasinoslive.com. Capitol Steps: This traveling, theatrical performing group presents a show that revolves around political satire and mocking the democracy. 7:30 p.m., $35 and up, South Point Showroom, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111 or southpointcasino.com/entertainment/showroom. *Also: Through Jan. 28 Criminal Record Sealing and Civil Rights Restoration: The Clark County

Law Library and Nevada Legal Services offer this legal education class. To seal criminal records, you must meet certain requirements, which can be found on the library’s website. You must be a Clark County resident to attend. Seating space is limited, so registration is encouraged. 2-3 p.m. and 3-4 p.m., free, Clark County Law Library, 309 S. Third St., Suite 400, 702-455-4696, clarkcountynv.gov/lawlibrary or askinfo@ clarkcountynv.gov.

SATURDAY, JAN. 27 “Noche Huasteca”: Ballet Folklorico Sol Huasteco will take the audience on a journey through the dances of the Huasteca region of Mexico with colorful costumes and vivacious music. 6 p.m., $11-$13, Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340 or clarkcountynv.gov/parks. Lutefisk Dinner: The Vegas Viking Lodge of the Sons of Norway host this event, with a menu including lutefisk with melted butter or white sauce, roasted pork, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, lefse, coffee and iced tea, and Norwegian and other cookies. Tickets must be purchased in advance. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., $10-$22, Boulder City Elks Lodge, 1217 Nevada Highway, 702-869-5775 or vegasviking.com. Divas’ Day Out: This event is designed for women of all ages, featuring fashion, beauty, home décor, family management, lifestyle and health with exhibits showcasing

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Charlie Mack, owner/broker of Mack Realty, was elected to a two-year term to the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Institute’s Executive Committee.

Galloway and Justin Dewey joined Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen & Sanders as associate attorneys.

Members of the Las Vegas Medical District Advisory mack Council include Angela Quinn, CEO and president of FirstMed Health and Wellness Center; Jon Bilstein, executive director of Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada; and Dr. Robert McBeath, CEO of Southwest Medical Associates. Towbin Motorcars opened its Ferrari Maserati of Las Vegas showroom at 5540 W. Sahara towbin-mansour towbin Ave. The facility is owned and managed by Jesika Towbin-Mansour and Carolynn Towbin. Kurt Brackob is relationship manager at City National Bank’s Summerlin branch, in the bank’s Las Vegas Regional Center at 10801 W. Charleston Blvd. Jeff Waibel is vice president and senior relationship manager of City National Bank’s Commercial Banking group. Jeff Zemp is a wealth analyst in City’s private banking division.

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Richard Trachok II joined McDonald Carano as senior counsel. He has experience in energy and alternative energy, telecommunications and utilities, gaming and regulatory matters, as well as government relations law. The 2018 edition of Benchmark trachok ii Litigation recognized Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie as a “Highly Recommended” law firm in Nevada, with Las Vegas attorneys Von Heinz, Dan Polsenberg and Dan Waite recognized. Stephanie Hill, who directs the multiple listing service for the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, has been elected to serve as the secretary/treasurer for the national Council of Multiple Listing Services board of directors. Tyler Collins and Kelsey Gunther are assistant account executives at the Ferraro Group.

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American Banker’s “Most Powerful Women in Banking” recognized Zions Bancorp. for having one of the top teams in the nation. The team includes Nevada State Bank’s Shannon Petersen, executive vice president and corporate banking manager, and Debby Herman, senior vice president and Northern Nevada region manager. Zions Bancorp. is the parent company of Nevada State Bank. Cindy Ellis is president and Sara Costello is vice president of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy. The Urban Chamber of Commerce’s Green Tie Awards honored the following people and groups as distinguished honorees: Sen. Aaron D. Ford, Phyllis James, Jerrie Merritt and the Raiders. Awards were given to the following: Community Champion — Eclipse Theaters; Corporation of the Year — City of Las Vegas; Excellence in Education — College of Southern Nevada; Small Business Excellence in Construction — Müller Construction; Small Business Excellence in Service — My Next Career Path. Dr. David Di John, associate professor of pediatrics and section chief for pediatric infectious diseases in the UNLV School of Medicine, is director of a grant-funded maternal-HIV program. Pamela Beal, associate dean of clinical affairs with the school of medicine, will oversee business operations for the program. The UNLV maternal-HIV program is funded by an HRSA Ryan White Part D grant. The grant covers primary and specialty medical care and treatment for uninsured or underinsured women, infants and children living with HIV/AIDS.

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The Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association recognized the following at the Stars of the Industry Hospitality Awards: n Hotelier of the Year: Alex Canales, Hilton Grand Vacations n General Manager of the Year: Debra Lang, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Minden n Management Professional of the Year: Laurie Baumgartner, Cannery n Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year: Anthony Lai, International School of Hospitality n Supplier of the Year: PSAV n Sustainability Leading Company: Atlantis Casino Resort Spa n Technology Innovator of the Year: Aria n Human Resources Employee of the Year: Janice Tanaka, Hilton Grand Vacations n Administrative Employee of the Year: Pattie Murray, Las Vegas Sands Corp. n Guest Services Employee of the Year: Karen Shizuru, California Hotel n Casino Employee of the Year: Kelly Van Aken, Cosmopolitan n Food and Beverage Employee of the Year: Catherine Pai, Venetian/Palazzo n Housekeeping Employee of the Year: Brenda Mendez Aceituno, Aria n Public Area and Facilities: Joseph Wiehl, Cosmopolitan n Sales Employee of the Year: Erin Naeve, Cosmopolitan n Revenue Management Employee of the Year: Jemalyn Padovese, Mandarin Oriental n Safety and Security Employee of the Year: Timothy Kennedy-Pierson, Venetian/Palazzo n Women in Lodging Member of the Year: Pooneh Feldman, Aria n Q1 Volunteer of the Quarter: Heather Kinnear, Atlantis Resort n Q2 Volunteer of the Quarter: Anthony Lai, International School of Hospitality n Q3 Volunteer of the Quarter: Jaime Miranda, Venetian/Palazzo n Q4 Volunteer of the Quarter: Michele Kline, Service Cos.

Rachel Bounds and Tarah Ryan are litigation paralegals at Naqvi Injury Law. The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Heidi Swank, executive director at Nevada Preservation Foundation, to its National Trust Advisors Program. The Global Business Committee of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors was honored by the National Association of Realtors with a Platinum Global Achievement Program Award.

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The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce presented the 2017 Business Excellence Awards. Honorees in the Trailblazers category are Desert Radiology, Fisher Phillips, A Happy Nest, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation and Southwest Gas. Honorees in the Innovators category are Children’s Dentistry, Classes.Vegas, MDL Group, Touro University Nevada and United Way of Southern Nevada. Honorees in the Trendsetters category are Barrick, Howard & Howard Attorneys, NetEffect, Nevada HAND and Smart City Networks. Honorees in the Groundbreakers category are America First Credit Union, Assistance League of Las Vegas, DC Building Group, MJ Christensen Diamonds and Nevada State Contractors Board. Honorees in the Cultivators category are Bank of America, Boyd Gaming, Holland & Hart, The Penta Building Group and Pi-

not’s Palette. Honorees in the Visionaries category are Geotab, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and Veterans Village Las Vegas. WGU Nevada’s parent company, WGU, has been recognized by the International Council of ECommerce Consultants as the 2017 Academia Partner of the Year, the highest designation presented by EC-Council to one of its 1,000-plus academic partners annually. In addition, the National Council on Teacher Quality ranked WGU’s Teachers College programs among the best in the nation. Out of 2,481 programs included in NCTQ’s annual Teacher Prep Review, WGU was one of just seven schools to earn the highest overall quality score for its undergraduate secondary teacher prep programs. The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance recognized the following for making an economic impact: Innovation Award — Switch; Leadership Award — Glenn Christenson; Partnership Award — Regional Transportation Committee; Jobs Award — Fanatics. Cañonita Mexico City Soul Food, in the Grand Canal Shoppes, opened Street Taqueria, a food truck facade offering grab-and-go Mexican street food.

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PR pro: Don’t underestimate social media By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz | STAFF WRITER

Ginger Allen started her first entrepreneurial enterprise, a mobile espresso business, at age 20. Since then, she has owned or co-owned a cleaning company; a real estate, mortgage and title company; a biomedical supply company; and, now, a marketing company. She is the founder of Your Marketing Liaison. How long have you been in marketing, and what prompted you to launch your own business? I have been in sales and marketing for more than 25 years. I started my company in Las Vegas four years ago after seeing medical and legal practices’ need for affordable outsourced marketing. Although we work with all types of businesses, we specialize in health care and law, both business-to-business and business-to-consumer. We use all marketing means to serve our clients — public relations, social media, magazines, billboards, television, door-to-door (field marketing) and networking. We also arrange lunch and dinner meetings and open houses so our clients can get to know one another. Our business clients are unique — we find out who their target audiences are and tailor our strategies to best serve them. Can you explain more about social media services? You hear a lot about social media marketing but most of the businesses we speak to do not have a serious online marketing strategy and budget in place. This is still one of the most underutilized areas of advertising and one of the most cost effective. It is our Ginger Allen is a self-described Army brat who traveled the world as a child and followed her parents’ path mission to help our clients implement an online strat- as entrepreneurs. (l.e. baskow/staff) egy into their business. We assist them with consistent anything is possible if you are honest and you work ing school student scholarships, veterans’ health serbranding across the major social media platforms. hard. She is still my rock. vices and local medical schools. This year, we’re raising money for University Medical Center’s pediatric How many people are on your team, and What is something that people might not unit. It’s an ongoing project that brings me great joy. what unique talents do they bring? know about you? I have eight people on my team — award-winning I have been sober for nine years and help people What’s the biggest issue facing Southern journalists and public relations specialists, online who suffer from addiction through education and Nevada? marketing specialists, field marketing representaawareness. I am on the Clark County Medical SociState-funded education tops my list. Las Vegas had tives, social media content creators, a photographer ety Alliance’s committee for promoting education 43 million visitors in 2016, but ranked 46th in educaand a student with a double major in marketing and awareness to reduce opioid misuse and abuse. I tion. Something is seriously wrong with that picture. and hospitality who excels at whatever we assign to also volunteer with There Is No Hero in Heroin Las him. Because our market has a large demographic of Vegas, a grass-roots nonprofit group that provides What’s your favorite place to have fun in Spanish-speaking businesses, we made sure several sober living to people who need it. The organization Las Vegas? of our team members are bilingual. saves lives every day. Red Rock Canyon is one of our local natural wonders, and we love hiking all the different trails and What is the most important business lesson Any advice you can offer companies seeking breathing the fresh air. Getting back to nature and you’ve learned? more exposure? the outdoors always helps me to decompress. To value myself and the years of experience I Brand marketing is key to any business, whether bring to my clients. When you deal with a multitude you’re a single-person operation building through netIf you could live anywhere else in the world, of different client types, sometimes you can quesworking or a multiperson business deploying social where would it be? tion your ability to guide a specific type of business. media, print, public relations or advertising. Your poItaly’s Amalfi Coast. The beauty of the rock cliffs I have learned that business is business: Regardless tential clients must know you exist and what you offer. meeting the sea, the amazing food and warm people of your service line or product, the foundations and make it an amazing place to visit or live. strategies are similar. Anything else you want to tell us? Finding balance and doing something you love matWhom do you admire? As a volunteer, what has been your most ter as much as achieving financial success. Most of us My mother. She was a military wife and then sinrewarding project? won’t look back and say, “I wish I would have worked gle mother who endured tremendous pressure raisFor the past two years, I have been a volunteer more.” But we may regret having missed out on travel, ing three girls, and she never cracked. She raised us board member with the Clark County Medical Society fun and time with family. So make those a priority too. to believe the only thing to fear was fear itself and Alliance. We have raised money for medical and nurs-

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$100 million

Amount donated from an anonymous source to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. The donation will create a fund to support next-generation research on care for mental health patients.

$11

Future hourly minimum wage for Walmart employees. The company recently announced the pay raise along with cash bonuses up to $1,000. The company also announced the closing of 63 Sam’s Club stores.

$110 billion

Net worth of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as of Jan. 15, according to Bloomberg News’ billionaire tracker. Bill Gates, according to the same tracker, is worth $93.8 billion and has given about $65 billion to charity throughout his life.

425,000

Peak number of viewers the inaugural matches in the Overwatch League — an esports league — had on Twitch, a live-streaming website. Teams are funded by high-profile investors, costing a reported $20 million each.

500

Weight, in pounds, that Boeing’s prototype octocopter drone can lift — unofficially the heaviest load a drone has carried. Guinness World Records credits a drone from the University of Oslo with a 134-pound lift.

$510 million

Netflix’s estimated gross subscriber revenue, according to Sensor Tower, making it the top nongaming app in terms of overall revenue for 2017.

Number of games Google removed from its Play Store after security firm Check Point discovered a bug that displayed pornographic ads in apps that were targeted at children. Some of the games have been downloaded more than 1 million times.

From left, Marco, Carmita and Paulo Lorador, longtime circus performers, teach people how to perform some of the skills featured in Cirque du Soleil shows at their fitness studio, Absolute Balance. (wade vandervort/staff)

‘You can stop wondering how Cirque acrobats do what they do’ By rebecca clifford-Cruz Staff writer

Tell us your background.

We come from a fourth generation of circus performers and traveled the world performing for shows. Marco and Paulo have been performing for Cirque du Soleil for more than 25 years and are currently showcasing their craft at Treasure Island in “Mystere.”

Absolute Balance Studios Address: 6115 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 104, Las Vegas Phone: 702-909-4711 Email: studio@alexisbrotherbalance.com Website: alexisbrothersbalance.com Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m.-9:15 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m.6:45 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Owned/operated by: Marco, Paulo and Carmita Lorador In business since: 2017

Describe your business.

Absolute Balance is a boutique fitness studio. We offer some of the best trained coaches in the business in our upscale space, which has a unique and inspiring feel the moment you walk through the door. Here, you can stop wondering how Cirque acrobats do what they do. You can acquire the knowledge and ability yourself. Who are your customers?

Our customers are anyone who’s into fitness — a child who has a fantasy of becoming a circus performer, an adult with the curiosity of how would it feel to stand on your hands and do all kinds of beautiful positions with his or her body, like flying or skills on straps. For those who want to stay closer to the floor, we offer yoga contortion and ballet. What is your business philosophy?

Balance is everything: When you find balance between

life, work, family, fitness and social life, you have achieved absolute balance. What sets Absolute Balance Studios apart?

We have a lifetime of experience and we are passionate about our work, because we do what we love. Do you see expansion in your future locally or in other cities?

Marco and Paolo are still in “Mystere,” so it is not in the immediate future, but expansion is always a possibility. What is the best part about doing business in Las Vegas?

Being part of our great community and sharing our beloved circus arts. We also have had workshops and several members of different Cirque shows have attended. What obstacles has your business overcome?

None, really. We are fairly new to the market and have been fortunate to be welcomed by the community. What has been your most important lesson in business?

One of the lessons we’ve learned is not to take anything for granted. If you want to succeed, you have to work hard for what you believe.

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On Jesse Granger’s story “U.S. Army opposing hockey team’s use of Golden Knights name”: If the Army had an issue, it should have said something months ago. The VGK owner publicly announced the team name at a national forum along with the reason for the name. It is a tribute. Has our culture truly gotten that litigious? Something is wrong when even the Army can’t look at the new first-place team and say a few words of encouragement. — Alfred E. Neuman Yeah because each time I’ve gone to T-Mobile Arena for a game, I wasn’t sure if troopers would be parachuting down from the nosebleeds. — Don Burke On April Corbin’s story “Charter school’s first graduating class on track for 100 percent college acceptance rate”: That’s what happens when you get to pick and choose your students and if a student doesn’t perform according to standards, you can just send them back to a regular school. — John Edmond On the story “Failed Atlantic City casino is sold, could reopen in months”: Just trying to access the building, casino, restaurants, bathrooms, etc., was torture. — Ursula Williams

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guest column: and technology, the live casino platform ast week we shared with ellen whittemore and is only expected to flourish in 2018. Live you five gaming trends we mackenzie warren casino dealers and traditional games are anticipate in 2018, and here are expected to remain popular choices, but another five that we expect to next year, expect new variety in the live affect the industry this year: casino sector as innovative games rapidly n Social casino gambling: With the enter the platform. swipe of a finger, social gaming technology is exposing players to hundreds of new games they can’t find on most n Upping the ante: Twenty-five years ago, a casino floors. Content will always be king — but capturing $1 million jackpot was a rare sight on the Strip. Today, it’s new social gaming players and keeping them engaged is commonplace. And this year, the Global Gaming Expo changing the game for industry developers. That technology was evidence of slot manufacturers returning to higherwill continue to explode, as emerging social casinos will denomination slots. Generally, suppliers’ repertoires dominate the space this year. The more places players can include a strong showing of high-stakes games, but now find games they love, the more we expect this gaming trend players seem willing to risk more in exchange for that to become a mainstay. rush of higher returns. Penny slots will likely always be a staple, but 2018 appears primed for a big year in the highn Augmented reality: Pokémon Go was all the rage in denomination space. 2017 and while chasing cartoon characters that appeared on smartphones turned out to be a fad, Pokémon Go helped get n Niche gaming: Gone are the days of marketing to the world ready for augmented reality. Augmented reality the masses. In 2018, expect casinos to get to know you will play a major role in the evolution of gaming products in better. High-limit rooms are the quintessential example 2018 and is giving virtual reality a run for its money. While of niche gaming. Over time, the art of catering to a player’s VR requires an interactive space, it’s mostly confined to one particular gaming preferences has become more refined. area. AR, on the other hand, creates an immersive gaming By targeting specific players, niche gaming builds loyalty. environment to make the player feel like they’re living the And it’s something gaming establishments will bank on this game. And the technology will only get better this year. year. Ellen F. Whittemore is a shareholder and Mackenzie n It’s a good time to be live gaming: Blackjack and Warren is an associate with Brownstein Hyatt Farber roulette brought directly to your living room already was Schreck. prevalent in 2017. And with the rising advent of live forums

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Nevada resort revenue hits record levels in 2017 By thomas moore Staff Writer

Nongaming spending on the Strip drove resort revenue in Nevada to record levels in 2017, according to numbers released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Each January, the board releases its Nevada Gaming Abstract, a review of the previous year’s financial results from resorts grossing $1 million or more in gaming revenue. “After recording seven consecutive net loses, the state has recorded two consecutive years of income,” said Michael Lawton, senior research analyst with the Tax and License Division of the board. “The results were driven by the Strip,” Lawton said. “The state’s net income increased by $578.4 million and the Strip’s net income increased by $534.6 million of that total, or 92.4 percent. And the total revenue for Nevada was up $939.8 million, and the Strip contributed $660 million, or 70.2 percent, of that increase.”

Overall revenue — gaming, rooms, food, beverage, attractions — throughout Nevada increased 3.7 percent in 2017 compared with fiscal 2016. But net revenue, the cash casinos kept after paying regular expenses — not federal taxes or extraordinary expenses — grew by 59.1 percent. Nevada has put the recession behind it largely thanks to nongaming spending on rooms, food and drinks, and other attractions, Lawton said. “Gaming did not have a bad year,” Lawton said. “In fact, it had a good year and a nice increase, but definitely not record levels like nongaming spending. ... Rooms, food and beverage accounted for 57.6 percent of revenue, the highest combined share recorded in the abstract’s history, up from last year’s number of 57.4 percent.” Expenses at Strip resorts decreased, also helping the numbers, Lawton said. “Decreases over the past several years have gotten us to where we have record net income,” he said. Specifically, interest expenses for

Strip resorts have dropped significantly in the past several years. In fiscal 2012, interest expenses for Strip resorts rose to more than $2.5 billion. In 2017, they were less than $1.5 billion. Another nongaming source of income is beginning to play an interesting role for gaming company finances too, according to spreadsheets from the board. “Look for other income to grow, as several Strip properties are now charging for parking,” read a note on the spreadsheet entitled “LV Strip Other Revenue.” Downtown Las Vegas also did well, Lawton said. “The abstract paints a good picture for that area,” he said. “We had a new property (the Lucky Dragon, which has now suspended gaming operations), yes. But that’s not the only driver. Downtown Las Vegas did $1.2 billion in total revenue, an all-time record for them as well.” Other facts from the 2017 abstract: n Nevada’s 272 casinos grossing $1

million or more in gaming revenue netted about $1.5 billion from total revenues of about $26.1 billion. n They paid about $852 million in gaming taxes and fees to the state, or 7.7 percent of their revenue from gaming. n Clark County’s 161 casinos (also grossing $1 million or more in gaming revenue) generated combined net income of about $1.3 billion from total revenues of about $23.5 billion. n Washoe County’s 32 casinos reported net income of about $126.4 million from total revenues of about $1.55 billion. n Elko County had 19 casinos with about $49.1 million in combined net income. n South Shore Lake Tahoe in Douglas County had five licensees reporting net income of about $27.2 million. n Carson Valley Area’s 15 casinos generated net income of about $11.4 million. n The rest of Nevada’s 40 casinos earned about $16.3 million in combined net income.

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Mayor: New development, soccer team ‘lighting up downtown’ By april corbin Staff Writer

At the beginning of her State of the City address, Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman told the crowd she’d been inundated with calls while preparing. People wanted to remind her about their project or business. “ ‘Don’t forget me, don’t forget me,’ ” she said, before holding up a thick notebook she’d borrowed from her staff. “So, where do I begin?” It was obviously a joke, but the level of name-dropping the mayor managed to squeeze into her hourlong speech was impressive. Goodman gushed about development projects at Symphony Park, the medical district and downtown urban core, and she acknowledged growth in some suburban areas of the city. She also emphasized public safety, transportation and education. Casino owner Derek Stevens got multiple mentions. One was for his ownership of two parcels on the northeast side of Symphony Park, which Goodman mentioned are zoned

for gaming. Another was regarding his ongoing project at the site of the former Las Vegas Club. The Blackstone Group received a callout for its purchase of the World Market Center in September. Goodman later said there was ongoing discussion about expanding meeting and convention space at that site to fill the void created by the closure of expo space at Cashman Center and a shift within the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to focus more on larger, pricier events. The Las Vegas Lights Football Club, the professional soccer team set to debut at Cashman Field next month, perhaps received the biggest shoutout. Goodman ended her speech by acknowledging owner Brett Lashbrook and saying the team was inspiration for a phrase that best summarizes upcoming development and revitalization in the city: Downtown Lights Up. Sprinkled between the shoutouts were announcements about plans for flashy new gateway signs to welcome

people to the heart of the city and a refurbishment of the video canopy at the Fremont Street Experience. Transportation and infrastructure were recurring themes for Goodman, who praised the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada and twice mentioned that it picks up 1,100 people every day from the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets. Goodman spoke about the free shuttle service dubbed the Downtown Loop, which launched a six-month pilot run in June, and suggested businesses should better support it. She also mentioned the self-driving shuttle that launched its yearlong pilot program in November. That autonomous vehicle made international headlines because it was involved in a minor collision mere hours after launching. “Some stupid person in a truck backed into it,” Goodman joked. On a larger scale, the mayor expressed excitement about Project Neon and the “untangling” of the Spaghetti Bowl, though she warned

that the interchange would get worse for commuters before getting better. Goodman also called out California for dragging its feet on efforts to widen and improve the stretch of Interstate 15 that runs from Barstow to Stateline. Goodman also announced the creation of the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas Life, which will be overseen by the Nevada Community Foundation. MGM Resorts International has contributed an initial $73,000 to the fund. That money will be used to support before- and after-school programs for students, including one set to launch this year focused on summer employment for students at inner-city schools. The city also has plans to expand its pre-kindergarten program to more underserved areas. Specifically, it will launch a mobile version of its Strong Start Academy. Goodman also stressed that the city is beginning to work on its citywide master plan and encouraged people to be active in the process.

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Landlords can’t deny applications based on factors such as race, religion rent a house you own. They have shaky credit and their previous landlord reports that they were often late paying rent. You reject their application. Is that legal? Yes. Owning rental property can be a lucrative endeavor, but landlordship is rife with potential legal pitfalls. There are strict rules for screening and picking tenants, and landlords who fall on the wrong side of the law can face significant consequences. “We get calls every day in both of our offices,” said Katherine Knister Zook, executive director of the Silver State Fair Housing Council, a nonprofit organization with offices in Las Vegas and Reno that advocates for equal housing opportunities for The Gallery apartment homes development is under construction on Blue Nevadans. “In a year, we probably do Diamond Road. (L.E. baskow/staff) 75 to 100 intakes on bona fide cases.” By law, landlords have the right to What to consider Resources choose tenants they believe will be Legal considerations include: responsible, good stewards of a propn Income U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs erty. Landlords can, and should, conn Poor credit history Online: hud.gov/offices/fheo/index. sider every applicant’s income, prior n High debt cfm rental references and credit history. n History of late payments Phone: 800-347-3739 However, landlords cannot base n Unfavorable references from past their decision to rent, or not rent, to landlords someone on factors associated with Nevada Equal Rights Commission a legally protected class. Nevada law Illegal considerations include: Online: detr.state.nv.us/Nerc_ prohibits rental discrimination ben Race pages/housing_discrimination.htm cause of race, color, national origin, n Nationality Phone: 702-486-7161 religion, gender, sexual orientation, n Citizenship or immigration status gender identity, gender expression, n Religion disability or familial status, such as n Family status Department of Justice pregnancy or number of children. n Disability Online: justice.gov/crt/housingNevada law in many ways mirrors n Gender identity or expression and-civil-enforcement-section Phone: 202-514-2000 federal law. The federal Fair Housn Sexual orientation ing Act similarly prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, said Marti Ladd, a property manager related to a protected class to denational origin, religion, gender, with Windermere Prestige Propertermine the availability of housing, disability or familial status. Where ties in Henderson. “I’ve had clients lease terms, security deposits or Nevada differs, however, is in prosay to me, ‘We only want a couple privileges of residency. tecting ancestry, sexual orientation, without children or an older couple.’ It’s illegal, for example, to restrict gender identity and gender expresPeople don’t realize that we can’t do children from using an apartment sion. While the U.S. Department of that; we have to accept every applicacomplex pool or recreation area — all Housing and Urban Development tion.” tenants, regardless of age, must be (HUD) investigates cases that fall Once she educates clients about afforded the same rights and priviunder the Fair Housing Act, the Nethe law, they understand and proleges. It’s also illegal to segregate vada Equal Rights Commission hanceed fairly, said Ladd, who has been families to a particular building or dles cases related to Nevada-specific managing rentals for eight years. floor, or rent only to people without protected classes. To add another layer of legal prokids. Discrimination also goes beyond tection, Ladd has a personal policy of “It’s not a particular race or relijust choosing a tenant. Landlords accepting only one rental application gion that people don’t want to rent to and property managers are legally at a time for each available property. — it’s honestly children most often,” prohibited from using information

That way, rather than comparing numerous applications against one another and facing potential perceptions about discrimination, she and her clients consider each applicant individually based on income and credit and rental history. If one particular applicant doesn’t pass muster, Ladd opens up the property again to additional renters. The majority of property management companies, locally and nationally, accept multiple applications for each property, Ladd said. “With me, it’s first-come, firstserved,” she said. “I really feel like it protects me.” Zook, of the Silver State Fair Housing Council, said disability cases are most prevalent for her agency. The discrimination Zook sees typically isn’t mean-spirited, she said, but it’s damaging and illegal nonetheless. “We have this tendency to stereotype people based on our perception of disability,” she said. “We get maternalistic or paternalistic in that we try to steer them — ‘Are you sure this will work for you?’ — which isn’t legal.” State and federal law dictates that landlords, property managers, homeowners associations and other housing providers must make reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities and allow disabled tenants to make reasonable alterations to a property at their own expense. Those types of accommodations, however, can create issues, particularly with HOAs, which are designed to ensure uniformity and consistency in a community. Zook said the Silver State Fair Housing Council has handled several cases in which homeowners associations pushed back when disabled residents took steps to install ramps, alter parking spots or change the configuration of driveways. “What’s reasonable to me might not be reasonable to housing providers, but there is guidance out there from HUD and the (U.S. Department of Justice),” Zook said. “Those documents are the gold standard.” Often, the determination comes Con t inued on page 54

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fines, punitive damages and attorney fees. Tenants may be entitled to reimbursements if they were down to a simple question: Does the benefit to the denied or displaced from housing and had to find person seeking housing outweigh any inconvenience more expensive or more distant accommodations. to the housing provider? Fair housing training also often is manAnother common category of disabildated. ity complaints focuses on animals. In 2016, HUD increased civFair housing law protects both Learn il penalty amounts for Fair service animals and emotional the law Housing Act violations. The support animals, regardless The Silver State Fair maximum for a first vioof whether a landlord has Housing Council provides multiple training sessions each lation is now $19,787, up a “no pets” policy. Unlike year for real estate agents, property from $16,000 previously. the Americans with Dismanagers, homeowners associations Someone with two housabilities Act, which speciand others seeking information about ing violations in five years fies service animals as recognizing and addressing potential can be fined up to $49,467, dogs or miniature horses, fair housing issues. Similar training also is offered regularly by law and housing providers emotional support anifirms and real estate organizawho violate the Fair Housmals can be any species. tions. For more information, ing Act two or more times in Zook cited a fair housing visit ssfhc.org or call seven years face a maximum case in Southern Nevada in 888-585-8634. penalty of $98,935. The previwhich problems arose because ous penalties were $42,000 and of a tenant’s poultry. A doctor $70,000, respectively. recommended that the person care For many of the people being discriminatfor chickens as a way to mitigate a medical ed against, however, money falls to the periphery of disability, but the landlord and local municipality the conversation. balked. Both sides ultimately worked through the “You’d be amazed by how many people are conproblem, and under the Fair Housing Act, the tenant cerned about getting a policy changed or ensuring was allowed to keep the birds. that this doesn’t happen to someone else,” Zook “Sometimes it’s a moment of education for the said. “Unfortunately, a lot of times, we see the same landlord,” Zook said. cases over and over again.” Penalties for fair housing violations can include

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More tips for landlords and property managers Good recordkeeping and communication are essential in protecting housing providers from discrimination claims, said Robbie Cronrod, founder of TenantAlert. com, a tenant screening website. n Document everything: Keep all documentation — rental applications, signed releases and tenant screening reports — for at least three years, even if you don’t rent to the applicant. This information can be crucial if a rejected applicant questions your denial or selection of a different tenant. A paper trail can help you prove that the person was not denied residency based on discrimination but because a more qualified tenant was selected instead. n Send an adverse action letter: When rejecting a potential tenant, be sure to send the person an adverse action letter, also known as a declination letter, outlining the specific reason or reasons he or she was denied, such as credit score or high debt-to-income ratio. Examples and templates of adverse action letters are available widely online.

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The State of Economic Development Time: 7-9:15 a.m. Cost: $55 Location: Estancia Ballroom at Green Valley Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson Information: Contact Terrence Thornton at 702-791-0016 or terrencet@lvgea.org, or visit stateofecondev.com The event brings together elected officials with community and business leaders to celebrate Nevada’s advancements and gain insight into the investments being made in Nevada through economic development and job creation.

Stirling Club luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $26 Location: Gordon Biersch Brewery, 3987 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Information: None available The upscale business networking group welcomes Margie Shepherd, who hosts the America Media Matters radio talk show “Celebrating Life.”

Building Owners and Managers Association Nevada January lunch meeting Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers in advance; $45 without advanced registration Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call BOMA Nevada at 702-9382662 or visit bomanevada.org Motivational speaker Tonya Twitchell will speak, as will Stephanie Russell, senior business development manager for BOMA International. National Cannabis Industry Association Quarterly Cannabis Caucus Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: Free for NCIA members; $50 for nonmembers Location: JW Marriott Las Vegas, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Call 303-223-4135, email events@thecannabisindustry.org or visit thecannabisindustry.org/events These meetings bring together executive-level industry professionals, policymakers, regulators and movement leaders to network, learn about emerging topics in the industry and plug into NCIA’s efforts to advance the industry nationally. Nevada Association of Employers Member Appreciation Month webinar Time: 9-10 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Online Information: Call 775-329-4241 or visit nevadaemployers.org This week’s webinar addresses setting up and maintaining personnel files. Space is limited, so registration is encouraged. Business Basics Academy: Marketing Basics Time: 11 a.m.-Noon Cost: Free Location: Online Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 or visit nevadawbc.com Learn to use an effective marketing tool to create a simple, yet detailed, snapshot of strategies to engage customers, prioritize promotional needs and increase success.

THURSDAY, JAN. 25 Latin Chamber of Commerce meeting for restaurant owner community Time: 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: Free Location: East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Contact the Latin Chamber of Commerce at 702-385-7367 This meeting will help business owners and the Southern Nevada Health District work together to better understand the needs of the Latin restaurant industry. How to Effectively and Efficiently Increase Revenue from Mid-Level Players Using the Phone Time: 10 a.m. Cost: $179 per computer (register by Jan. 23) Location: Online Information: Contact Dave Newton at 702-2559891 or dave.newton@cdcgamingseminars.com This webinar will give those in the gaming industry the insight to create an effective outbound call program or to evaluate and improve an existing program. Henderson Chamber of Commerce networking mixer Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $15 for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers (RSVP by Jan. 24) Location: Big B’s Texas BBQ, 3019 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 130, Henderson Information: Contact Donna Israelson of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce at 702-5658951 or disraelson@hendersonchamber.com This networking mixer will give guests the experience of the restaurant owner’s hometown setting and upbringing. Southern Nevada Certified Commercial Investment Member chapter January luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $40 for CCIM members and $50 for nonmembers in advance; $60 without preregistration Location: The View at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call Southern Nevada CCIM at 702.798.5156 or visit snccim.org A panel of experts will discuss “Big Deals and How They Affect Las Vegas in 2018.”

Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members; $45 for nonmembers Location: Arizona Room at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Contact the Asian Chamber of Commerce at 702-737-4300 or info@lvacc.org, or visit lvacc.org Hear from U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., and Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak. Commercial Energy Services Kick-Off Event Time: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Enclave, 5810 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Information: Contact NV Energy’s Commercial Energy Services at 800-342-6335 or commercial@nvenergy.com Find out what’s new for NV Energy Commercial Energy Services and how you can make the most of NV Energy’s incentives. Business Basics Academy: Startup Costs 101 Time: 2-3 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Online Information: Call the Nevada Women’s Business Center at 702-734-3555 or visit nevadawbc.com Learn about how much money is needed to start a business, where owners can get funding and startup costs vs. monthly expenses.

FRIDAY, JAN. 26 Preview Las Vegas 2018 Time: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $48.75 for Metro Chamber of Commerce President’s Club members; $65 for Metro Chamber members; $85 for general admission Location: Thomas & Mack Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Rachel Payne at rpayne@lvchamber.com or call 702.586.3843 This annual forecasting and relationship-building event converges national speakers, local economic experts and industry leaders to give business professionals the tools and information needed to do business in Las Vegas. Urban Chamber of Commerce State of the Chamber & Board Installation Luncheon Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $65 for members and $70 for nonmembers in advance; $80 at the door Location: Green Valley Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson Information: Contact the Urban Chamber of Commerce at 702-648-6222 or info@urbanchamber.org, or visit urbanchamber.org Take advantage of networking opportunities and hear from chamber President Kenneth Evans. The meeting also will include the installation of the 2018-20 board of directors.

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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 7 Pro Tree P.O. Box 752084 Las Vegas, NV 89136 Attorney: Taylor Randolph at tr@ randolphlawfirm.com

Chapter 11 Diagnostic Center of Medicine (Allen) 3012 S. Durango Drive, Suite 2 Las Vegas, NV 89117 Attorney: Bryan Lindsey and Samuel Schwartz at bryan@ nvfirm.com, sam@nvfirm.com K and C LV Investments 2020 Red Rock St. Las Vegas, NV 89146 Attorney: Michael Harker at notices@harkerlawfirm.com

Bid Opportunities Jan. 22 2:15 p.m. Northern Clark County 215 Bruce Woodbury Beltway north Fifth Street to UPRR Clark County, 604560 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov

Jan. 25 3 p.m. Current production model Type 1 fire apparatus Clark County, 604733 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov

Jan. 26 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for sign shop supplies and sign hardware Clark County, 604721 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov

Jan. 30 2:15 p.m. Lone Mountain Road Clark County 215 Beltway to Tenaya Way Clark County, 604670 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov

Feb. 2 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for LED lights countywide Clark County, 604715 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

Feb. 8 2:15 p.m. Fire Training Center burn tower evaluation and fall protection Clark County, 604736

Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

Buyer agent: Did not disclose

Leases Feb. 9 2:15 p.m. Jones Boulevard, Pyle Avenue to Blue Diamond Road Clark County, 604651 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov

Feb. 13 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for the removal of deceased animals Clark County, 604730 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions Sales $14,250,000 for 136 units, multifamily residential 4080 W. Twain Ave., Las Vegas 89103 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Patrick Sauter, Art Carll-Tangora and Antone Brazill of NAI Vegas Tenant: Did not disclose Tenant agent: Did not disclose $2,120,000 for 5 acres, land Serene Avenue and Chieftain Street (APN: 176-19-701-002 and 003), Las Vegas 89178 Seller: Mosaic Seven Seller agent: Vince Schettler of Colliers International Buyer: D.R. Horton Buyer agent: Did not disclose $905,000 for 206,474 square feet, industrial 5450 Stephanie St., Las Vegas 89122 Seller: NGP Stephanie Property Seller agent: Dean Willmore of Colliers International Buyer: Stephanie Industrial Park Buyer agent: Did not disclose $380,000 for 1,785 square feet, office 7336 W. Post Road, Suite 10, Las Vegas 89113 Seller: Professional Warehouse Office Condos Seller agent: Brian Riffel, Grant Traub, Chris Connell and Tyler Jones of Colliers International Buyer: Tarheel Properties Buyer agent: Did not disclose $345,000 for 0.42 acre, land 2011 Hamilton Lane, Las Vegas 89107 Seller: Christian and Jeri Brisepierre Seller agent: Dean Willmore and Stacy Scheer of Colliers International Buyer: Jacob Clemens and Christina Roush

$301,221 for 4,025 square feet, office 4425 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 1, Las Vegas Landlord: Premier Plaza Landlord agent: Salina Ramirez of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Resveratrol Partners Tenant agent: Did not disclose $281,856 for 2,936 square feet, retail 2250 E. Tropicana Ave., Suites 5-8, Las Vegas 89119 Landlord: Tropren LLC Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant: Silver State Schools Credit Union Tenant agent: Did not disclose $157,302 for 1,600 square feet, retail 213 N. Stephanie St., Suite G, Henderson 89074 Landlord: Stephanie Promenade Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Knight Frank Tenant: R&R Business Services dba The UPS Store Tenant agent: Did not disclose

BUSINESS LICENSES Family Senior Services License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Charles Butindaro Friendly Hobbies License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 560 Marks St., Suite E, Henderson Owner: The Ward Group Full Micropigmentation, License type: Personal services Address: 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 135, Henderson Owner: Full Micropigmentation G2 Consulting License type: Business consultant Address: 602 Bay Bridge Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: David Glover Genesis Safety Surfacing and Playgrounds License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: OurGen LLC Global Growth Solutions License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Yvonne Karim

Gold Eagle Express License type: Management or consulting service Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Dorian Reed Gold Spike Hotel License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 707 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: LFDTP LLC Golden Landscaping License type: Lawn maintenance Address: 2128 Blue Zenith Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Jose Munoz Velasco Golden Lotus License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 1017 S. First St., Suite 195, Las Vegas Owner: Denia Camacho Golden Market #6 License types: Tobacco dealer; convenience store; beer/wine cooler off-sale; gaming restricted Address: 2520 Arville St., Las Vegas Owner: Royal Gaming & Spirits Good Pie License type: Restaurant Address: 725 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Fat Sal Special Grace’s Wedding Decor License type: Floral shop Address: 1351 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson Owner: Graciela Lomeli Grimaldo’s Auto Repair License type: Automotive garage/ service station (minor) Address: 2121 Western Ave., Suite 5, Las Vegas Owner: Florencio Grimaldo GrowingOne License type: General retail sales Address: 10960 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, Henderson Owner: GrowingOne Hacienda License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Miguel Murillo-Montelongo Hangover IV License type: Professional services — medical Address: 400 S. Fourth St., Suite 500, Las Vegas Owner: Hangover IV Happy Mobile Car Wash License type: Automobile detailing Address: 1458 Auburn Valley Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jose Quadarrama Heroes for Sale LV

License type: General retail sales Address: 6338 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Bainer Technologies Hillmann Baking Supply License type: Wholesale/import Address: 900 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 120, Henderson Owner: Holly and Joseph Hill II Hughes Consultants License types: Business support; repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Crocker Hughes Integrity Plus Painting and Drywall License type: Contractor Address: 1410 Rose Garden Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Jeffrey Nelson James Crosta License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 7470 Sea Mist Lane, Las Vegas Owner: James Crosta James Huynh License type: Real estate sales Address: 7465 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: James Huynh Jamie Adkins License type: Real estate sales Address: 6628 Sky Pointe Drive, Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Jamie Adkins Jammyland License types: Restaurant; tobacco dealer; tavern — limited; tobacco sales/lounge Address: 1121 S. Main St., Las Vegas Owner: Jammyland LLC Kanga Training License type: Firearm training and instruction Address: 6 Via Vasari, Suite 104, Henderson Owner: Keith Slater Katie Stein License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Katie Karp Killer Dutch License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 208 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite C, Las Vegas Owner: KD Agency KMS Unlimited License type: Contractor Address: 224 Ultra Drive, Henderson Owner: KMS Unlimited KS Summerlin Interiors License type: Designer/draftsman Address: Did not disclose

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Records and Transactions Owner: Karen Cox Kwik-E-Mart License types: Convenience store; tobacco dealer; beer/wine cooler off-sale Address: 1220 Atlantic St., Las Vegas Owner: Kwik-E-Mart La Favorita Ranch Market License type: General retail sales Address: 4921 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Nevada Ranch Lance J. Hendron, Attorney at Law License type: Professional services Address: 625 S. 8th St., Las Vegas Owner: Lance Hendron Landon Jarvies License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Landon Jarvies Las Vegas Real Estate Specialists License types: Real estate sales; property management Address: 3753 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suites 200-436, Las Vegas Owner: David and Navid Bakshi LBG Hom-Pro Data License type: Bookkeeper/income tax preparer Address: 2004 W. Carey Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Leon Ganter Liberty Tax License type: Professional services — accounting Address: 2045 E. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 140, North Las Vegas Owner: David Winiarczyk Lotuss Clothing Supply License type: General retail sales Address: 51 N. Pecos Road, Suite 115, Las Vegas Owner: Melissa Chan Love & Pieces License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Susan Kearns-Mann Love Your Body Holistic Healing License type: Instruction services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Vanessa Johnson Lowry’s Catering License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 111, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Lowry Market Liquor Services License type: Trade show alcohol Addresses: 455, 475, 495, 203, 205 and 207 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: IMC TRS and Robert Maricich

Medicis Primary Care License type: Billing service Address: 1815 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 314, North Las Vegas Owner: Medicine Solutions Megan Federwitz License type: Real estate sales Address: 8704 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Megan Federwitz Mint Horizons License type: Bookkeeping Address: 2470 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 306, Henderson Owner: Mint Horizons New Image Dry Cleaners License type: Dry cleaning/laundry facility and services Address: 125 S. 13th St., Las Vegas Owner: New Image Dry Cleaners Nick & Son Maintenance Service and Repair License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Nicolas Gomez NV Rentals License type: Rental property Address: 313 E. Lake Mead North Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: Cristian Orfescu OCMI Inc. License type: Management or consulting service Address: 2470 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 209, Las Vegas Owner: Ciaran O’Connor Olgas Wool Creations License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 4066 Blue Manor Lane, North Las Vegas Owner: Olga Hamacher Pamela Douglass PNP License type: Professional services — medical Address: Did not disclose Owner: Pamela Douglass Peaceofbliss.com License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Peaceofbliss.com LLC Philip Ullio License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Bella Gia Properties

Suite 230, Henderson Owner: GV Enterprise Preciado Electric License type: Contractor Address: 7705 Bowen Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Wendy Preciado Pro Beauty Connection License type: Instruction services Address: 800 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 218, Las Vegas Owner: Iclashes/Probeauty Connection Pro-Green Services License type: Property maintenance Address: 3849 Bella Legato Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Jesus Carrillo and Griselda Pena Prone to Drone License type: Photography Address: Did not disclose Owner: Kevin Reisch R & C Enterprise License type: Property maintenance Address: 2637 Pershing Circle, Henderson Owner: Richard Galatioto Radioactive Productions License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 3115 Trueno Road, Henderson Owner: Radioactive Productions Raynor Door Authority of Las Vegas License type: Contractor Address: 303 Kansas Ave., Henderson Owner: Raynor Door Authority of Las Vegas RBQ28 License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Dave Hassing Rebecca White Fashions License type: General retail sales Address: 300 W. Utah Ave., Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: China White Red Apple Market License type: Convenience store Address: 1109 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Owner: B. Boss LLC

Pietro Enterprises License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 5670 Simmons St., Suite 106, North Las Vegas Owner: Pietro Enterprises

Red Apple Market License types: Tobacco dealer; automated teller operator; beer/ wine cooler off-sale Address: 1109 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas Owner: B. Boss LLC Owner: B. Boss LLC

Port of Subs #96 License type: Restaurant Address: 75 S. Valle Verde Drive,

Redsand Graphics and Printing License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service

Address: 6873 Desert Thrasher Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Redsand Graphics And Printing

License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Valeria Arevalo

Reunite Financial License type: Management or consulting service Address: 170 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suites 300-356, Henderson Owner: Reunite Financial

Staff Management Solutions License type: Contract labor Address: 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson Owner: Staff Management Solutions

Rob Rickermann & Yara Rickermann License type: Property maintenance Address: 438 Tanita Court, Las Vegas Owner: Rob and Yara Rickermann Roberto’s Taco Shop License type: Restaurant Address: 114 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson Owner: Jose Rivas-Aguilar Sam’s K9 Snacks License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Alison Martin Semper Fi Landscaping License type: Contractor Address: 8350 Lori Marie Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Semper Fi Landscaping Shahe Zanazanian License type: Real estate sales Address: 9580 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200, Las Vegas Owner: Shahe Zanazanian Shiftorque License type: Automotive parts/ service Address: 6221 Capehart Falls St., North Las Vegas Owner: Shiftorque Silver Lining Lash Salon License type: Cosmetology Address: 800 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 218, Las Vegas Owner: Iclashes/Probeauty Connection Silver Lining Lash Salon License type: General retail sales Address: 800 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 218, Las Vegas Owner: Iclashes/Probeauty Connection Snap Air Conditioning and Plumbing License type: Contractor Address: 2545 S. Torrey Pines Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Snap Air Conditioning and Plumbing Sol Flow Yoga License type: Instruction services Address: 9975 Peace Way, Suite 2157, Las Vegas Owner: Erika Trujillo St. George Landscaping

Strawberry Laser Lipo of Nevada License type: Personal services Address: 2470 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 125, Henderson Owner: Kandi Theobald Sunset Cleaning Service License types: Property maintenance; automobile detailing Address: 2800 Edge Rock Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Victor Rodriguez Susan Paperno License type: Psychic arts — science Address: Did not disclose Owner: Susan Paperno Sylvia Soto Photography License type: Photography Address: 1137 Horizon Range Ave., Henderson Owner: Sylvia and Pedro Soto

BUILDING PERMITS $5,566,589, hotel — new 6585 Speedway Blvd., North Las Vegas R&O Construction $5,000,000, commercial — building 8151 N. Shaumber Road, Las Vegas TA Las Vegas SR and Turner Impact Capital $1,400,000, commercial — building 5758 Centennial Center Blvd., Las Vegas TAG Centennial and Michael and Anna Sortino $1,170,625, commercial — alteration 3816 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas Top Rank Builders $667,000, fireproof 6335 N. Hollywood Blvd., North Las Vegas Phoenix Fire Protection $415,875, single-family dwelling 661 Falcon Cliff Court, Henderson Did not disclose $368,994, commercial — addition 3627 Losee Road, North Las Vegas Bill Kaiser Erection Specialist $350,000, wall and/or fence 11388 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Did not disclose

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Records and Transactions $163,335, residential — new 5852 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton

$143,568, residential — new 5849 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton

$160,971, single-family dwelling 1161 Hillside Peak St., Henderson Pulte Homes

$142,735, commercial — addition 4410 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas Accelerated Construction

$183,095, single-family dwelling 1555 Orchard Falls Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada

$158,975, single-family dwelling 1343 Bear Brook Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes

$141,952, single-family dwelling 13 Via Amarone, Henderson Ryland Homes

$238,349, wall and/or fence 10469 Eagle Canyon Ave., Las Vegas Did not disclose

$178,549, single-family dwelling 257 Crimson Edge St., Henderson D.R. Horton

$158,975, single-family dwelling 1347 Reef Point Ave., Henderson Ryland Homes

$141,276, residential — new 3726 Asia Road, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada

$229,563, single-family dwelling 1554 Orchard Falls Court, Henderson Greystone Nevada

$176,220, single-family dwelling 360 E. Chaparral Drive, Henderson Rose Line

$156,701, single-family dwelling 2437 Cingoli St., Henderson KB Home Nevada

$139,586, residential — new x2 6250 and 6251 Orions Belt Peak St., North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada

$174,722, single-family dwelling 605 Cultures St., Henderson Woodside Homes

$156,258, single-family dwelling 2915 Caxton Grove Drive, Henderson D.R. Horton

$136,906, single-family dwelling 2818 Falling Mist St., Henderson KB Home Nevada

$335,000, wall and/or fence 12210 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Did not disclose

$192,300, single-family dwelling 400 Lost Horizon Ave., Henderson Did not disclose

$300,000, commercial — alteration 8151 N. Shaumber Road, Las Vegas TA Las Vegas SR and Turner Impact Capital

$185,646, single-family dwelling 1074 Langston Ranch Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada

$281,900, commercial — alteration 4400 E. Sunset Road, Henderson Olive Garden

$223,796, single-family dwelling 380 E. Chaparral Drive, Henderson Rose Line $215,811, single-family dwelling 2473 Cingoli St., Henderson KB Home Nevada $200,000, residential — building 6130 W. Cartier Ave., Las Vegas ZEP Investment Group $200,000, tenant improvement 7460 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Gateway Plaza 31 and Invest Concepts $196,348, single-family dwelling 788 Doncaster Place, Henderson Did not disclose $196,015, single-family dwelling 402 Lost Horizon Ave., Henderson Did not disclose $195,627, single-family dwelling 3054 Villanelle Ave., Henderson Century Communities $192,855, residential — addition 434 Serenity Point Drive, Henderson Did not disclose

$174,675, residential — new x2 5836 and 5853 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $173,669, residential — addition 438 Serenity Point Drive, Henderson Current LLC $170,509, residential — new x2 5840 and 5845 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $170,342, single-family dwelling 302 Via Del Salvatore, Henderson Greystone Nevada $169,621, single-family dwelling 2940 Duverney Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada $167,459, single-family dwelling 253 Crimson Edge St., Henderson D.R. Horton $165,684, single-family dwelling x2 2911 and 2919 Caxton Grove Drive, Henderson D.R. Horton

$154,095, single-family dwelling 1173 Scenic Edge St., Henderson Pulte Homes $151,541, residential — new 3734 Asia Road, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $151,404, residential — new x2 5841 and 5848 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $150,047, single-family dwelling 817 Stannard Court, Henderson Pardee Homes $150,000, disaster 921 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas F.M. and Nancy L. Corrigan Trust $149,493, single-family dwelling 253 Kindly Way, Henderson Woodside Homes $143,568, residential — new 5856 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton

$136,906, single-family dwelling 2810 Calle Cadiz St., Henderson KB Home Nevada $134,909, single-family dwelling x2 2907 and 2923 Caxton Grove Drive, Henderson D.R. Horton $134,883, residential — new 6254 Orions Belt Peak St., North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $133,190, single-family dwelling 816 Stannard Court, Henderson Pardee Homes $131,749, single-family dwelling 809 Stannard Court, Henderson Pardee Homes $130,362, single-family dwelling 808 Stannard Court, Henderson Pardee Homes $130,305, residential — new x3 5837, 5844 and 5857 Middle Rock St., North Las Vegas

D.R. Horton $126,925, single-family dwelling 1078 Langston Ranch Ave., Henderson Greystone Nevada $126,197, residential — new 6304 Cotinga St., North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $124,318, single-family dwelling 2740 Flowing Breeze St., Henderson Did not disclose $123,816, residential — new 2804 Teal Gardens Court, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $123,154, single-family dwelling 609 Cultures St., Henderson Woodside Homes $123,154, single-family dwelling 574 Cadence Vista Drive, Henderson Woodside Homes $122,779, residential — new x2 3833 and 3841 Blake Canyon Drive, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $122,779, residential — new 3730 Asia Road, North Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $120,000, commercial — building 3808 Melody Lane, Las Vegas RCIP Series VIII $119,872, residential — new x2 5724 and 5732 Swan Bridge St., North Las Vegas D.R. Horton $119,272, single-family dwelling x3 408, 412 and 416 Turtle Mesa Ave., Henderson Did not disclose To receive a complete copy of Data Plus every week in Excel, please visit vegasinc.com/subscribe.

Conventions

Show Location Dates

expected attendance

Promotional Products Association International Expo

Mandalay Bay

Jan. 14-18

20,000

American Glass Expo Winter Trade Show

Tropicana

Jan. 16-18

5,000

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Inc.

Caesars Palace

Jan. 18-28

1,500

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week

Mirage

Jan. 22-25

1,800

World of Concrete

Las Vegas Convention Center

Jan. 23-26

60,000

Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show

Las Vegas Convention Center

Jan. 23-25

4,000

Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show

Sands Expo & Convention Center

Jan. 23-26

64,500

Adult Entertainment Expo

Hard Rock

Jan. 24-27

25,000

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Category: taxicab operators (List ranked by 2017 revenue through november)

Company

Revenue

Trips

Revenue/trip

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Yellow Checker Star Transportation 5225 W. Post Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-873-8012 • ycstrans.com

$79,243,930

4,918,928

$16.11

Frias Transportation Management 5010 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-798-3498 • lvcabs.com

$73,001,130

4,824,926

Whittlesea-Bell Corp. 1900 Industrial Road Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-384-2322 • belllimousine.com

$40,297,970

Desert Cab 4675 Wynn Road Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-386-4828 • desertcabinc.com

Companies

Top local executive

813

Checker Cab Co., Star Cab Co., Yellow Cab Co.

Jonathan Schwartz, president/member of the board of directors

$15.13

1,060

Ace Cab, ANLV Cab, Union Cab, Vegas Western Cab, Virgin Valley Cab

Danny Wade, CEO

2,482,931

$16.23

511

Henderson Taxi, Whittlesea Blue Cab Co.

Brent Bell, CEO

$29,946,378

1,689,023

$17.73

229

Desert Cab

George Balaban, owner

Nellis Cab 5490 Cameron St. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-248-1111 • nelliscab.com

$24,580,641

1,479,870

$16.61

224

Nellis Cab Co.

Did not disclose

Lucky Transportation 4195 W. Diablo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-477-7555 • luckylimolv.com

$17,523,126

1,077,683

$16.26

184

Lucky Cab Co.

Did not disclose

Western Cab 4195 W. Diablo Drive Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-736-8000 • westerncabcompany. com

$17,440,372

1,126,639

$15.48

228

Western Cab Co.

Did not disclose

A-Cab 1500 E. Searles Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-365-1900 • acablv.com

$9,002,277

550,598

$16.35

145

A-Cab Co.

John Gathright, general manager

Deluxe Cab 6055 Emerald Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89122 702-568-7700 • deluxetaxicabservice. com

$7,221,997

415,296

$17.39

136

Deluxe Cab Co.

Steve Finley, general manager

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week of January 21 By Rob Brezsny

ARIES

March 21-April 19 On Aug. 18, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to approve the 19th Amendment, thus sealing the legal requirements to change the U.S. Constitution and ensure women’s suffrage. The ballot in Tennessee was close. Legislator Harry T. Burn, 24, changed his mind, thanks to a letter from his mother, who asked him to “be a good boy.” In the coming weeks, you too will be in a pivotal position. Your decision could affect more people than you know. Be a good boy or good girl.

LEO

July 23-Aug. 22 During recent weeks, your main tasks have centered on themes often associated with strain and struggle: repair, workaround, reassessment, jury-rigging, adjustment, compromise. Amazingly, you have kept your suffering to a minimum as you have smartly done your hard work. In some cases, you have even thrived. Beginning soon, you will glide into a smoother stage of your cycle. Be alert for the inviting signs. Don’t assume you’ve got to keep grunting and grinding.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21 In 1892, the influential Atlantic Monthly magazine criticized poet Emily Dickinson, dismissing her poetry as incoherent. Dickinson is now regarded as one of the most original American poets. In the coming months, research new approaches to living your life. In the course of these experiments, others may see you as being in the grip of a grotesque fantasy. They may consider you dreamy and eccentric. Don’t allow their misunderstandings to interfere with your playful yet serious work.

TAURUS

GEMINI

April 20-May 20 In the coming weeks, destiny will be calling you repeatedly, inviting you to answer its summons. If you answer, it will provide you with clear instructions about how to move in the direction of the future. If, on the other hand, you refuse to listen to destiny’s call, or hear it and refuse to respond, then destiny will take a different tack. It won’t provide any instructions, but will simply yank you in the direction of the future.

May 21-June 20 Looks like the Season of a Thousand and One Emotions hasn’t drained and frazzled you. Yes, there may be a pool of tears next to your bed. Your altar might be filled with ashes, marking your burnt offerings. But you have managed to extract a host of useful lessons from your tests and trials. You have surprised yourself with the resilience and resourcefulness you’ve been able to summon. And so the energy you’ve gained through these gritty triumphs is well worth the price you’ve had to pay.

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CANCER

June 21-July 22 Every relationship is unique. The way you connect with another person should be free to find the distinctive identity that best suits its special chemistry. Therefore, it’s a mistake to compare any of your alliances to some supposedly perfect ideal. Luckily, you’re in an astrological period when you have extra savvy about cultivating unique models of togetherness. So devote the coming weeks to deepening and refining your most important bonds.

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Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944) created four versions of his iconic artwork “The Scream.” In 2012, one of these images of despair was sold for almost $120 million. The money went to the son of a man who had been Munch’s friend and patron. Can you think of a way that you and yours might also be able to extract value or get benefits from a negative emotion or a difficult experience? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to do just that.

“I think I like my brain best in a bar fight with my heart,” says poet Clementine von Radics. Do the opposite in the coming weeks. This will be a phase of your astrological cycle when you should definitely support your heart over your brain. Here’s one of the most important reasons why: Your brain would be inclined to keep the conflict going until one party or the other suffers ignominious defeat, whereas your heart is much more likely to work toward a win-win conclusion.

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AQUARIUS

Dec. 22-Jan. 19

Bubble gum is more elastic and less sticky than chewing gum. That’s why you can blow bubbles with it. Walter Diemer invented it in 1928 while working for the Fleer Chewing Gum Co. The only food dye he had on hand was pink, so his early batches were all that color, and a tradition was born. A similar theme may unfold in your life. The conditions present at the beginning of a new project may deeply imprint the evolution of the project. So try to make sure those are conditions you like.

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Jan. 20-Feb. 18 “When one door closes, another opens,” said inventor Alexander Graham Bell. “But we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened.” Heed his advice. Take the time you need to mourn the lost opportunity. But don’t take more than the time you need. The replacement or alternative to what’s gone will show up sooner than you think.

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When he was 24, Zhu Yuanzhang (1328-1398) was a novice monk with little money who had just learned to read and write. He had spent years as a wandering beggar. By the time he was 40, he was the emperor of China and founder of the Ming Dynasty, which ruled for 276 years. If you are ever going to begin an ascent even remotely comparable to Zhu’s, it will be in the coming 10 months. Being brave and enterprising won’t be enough. You must be disciplined and dogged, as well.

PISCES

Feb. 19-March 20 Gilbert Stuart painted the most famous portrait of America’s first president, George Washington. It’s the image on the U.S. one-dollar bill. Begun in 1796, it was still a work-inprogress when Stuart died in 1828. Leonardo da Vinci’s incomplete painting “The Virgin and Child with St. Anne” hangs in the Louvre in Paris, and his unfinished “The Adoration of the Magi” has been in Florence’s Uffizi Gallery since 1671. So maybe it’s preferable if a certain project of yours remains unfinished.

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