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MAKE YOUR OWN SUSHI AT HOME

ON THE COVER Being arrested for DUI can mean spending thousands out of pocket and facing other penalties.

OK, so we can’t claim to make you an actual expert in five minutes this time — after all, it takes trained chefs years to become masters in the art of rolling perfect sushi.

But we can help you learn the basics so you’ll be good enough to impress your friends and family at your next Japanese-themed dinner party.

DROWNING IN DRUNKS?

Looking at the number of DUI arrests made by Metro Police officers last year, you might think drinking and driving has gone down in Southern Nevada. Based on numbers from Nevada Highway Patrol, though, you’d be wrong. The sheriff says the reason for the decline in Metro arrests is a decline in officers.

FOOTBALL PRODIGY

It’s not unusual for a Bishop Gorman High School quarterback to be offered an athletic scholarship to a major college football program.

But Tate Martell was just 13 years old when he was recruited to and accepted an offer from the University of Washington.

His talent was that obvious, and still is.

UNLIMITED VACATION?

Discretionary time off sounds like a dream for some and a nightmare for others. Some companies have started allowing salaried employees to take as much time off as they need, as long as their work gets done and they are cleared by their supervisors. But does the policy actually discourage workers from taking vacations?

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LOOKING FOR A FOREVER HOME

We feature 12 pets available for adoption from the Animal Foundation and Nevada SPCA. Also, Las Vegas will be representated by a mixed breed in this year’s Puppy Bowl.

For a glimpse of Keno, see page 9.

Carson City transforms into Wild West This year, it seems like it’s every man for himself as the Legislature meets. We break down the duels likely to be fought this spring.

monument breaks new ground 20 Genocide Clark County, spurred by Las Vegas’ Armenian community, now has a policy in place for people who want to propose monuments.

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For CCSD sports boss, it’s all about team Ray Mathis fell in love with athletics not from being an athlete, but from helping kids participate and thrive.

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Weekend getaway: Discover Mesquite It’s a tiny town on the Nevada-Arizona border, but there are plenty of activities to lure visitors.

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Recipe: Guacamole and salsa Impress your friends on Super Bowl Sunday by whipping up restaurant-quality dips, courtesy of Chef Tacho Kneeland.

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Volunteers fanned out overnight downtown to count the city’s homeless. The census is performed nationwide every year. Clark County’s count was 9,417 in 2014.

Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky ziplined down Fremont Street to kick off a marketing campaign, titled “Calling All Heroes,” designed to entice out-of-state teachers to Nevada.

After three months of postelection posturing and in-party feuding, Nevada’s 63 legislators will have 120 days to tackle the state’s biggest issues.

President Barack Obama is expected to ask Congress to boost government spending by 7 percent, setting up a certain clash with Republicans.

County commissioners are expected to allocate $250,000 in federal money to demolish and rehabilitate eyesore buildings.

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A model hands out brochures with paper doll cutouts during the 2015 AVN/Adult Entertainment Expo at Hard Rock Hotel. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

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Number of Americans expected to watch Super Bowl 49.

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ON THE BIG STAGE Las Vegas has a player in today’s big game — an open-field runner with boundless energy and a winning disposition. His name is Keno, and he’s a 6-month-old mixed-breed dog.

The game in question is the Puppy Bowl, of course, Animal Planet’s popular alternative (or screen-inscreen accompaniment) to the Super Bowl.

Canines from across the country were nominated by shelters and rescue groups to romp around a miniature football field.

Keno was dropped off at the Nevada SPCA when he was just a few weeks old but has since found a permanent home.

He was chosen for the Puppy Bowl because, well, he’s cute.

“He’s very photogenic,” said Doug Duke, the shelter’s executive director. “When he sees a camera, he stops. And we love that Las Vegas is represented by a mixed breed.”

Length of time, in hours, that hungry patrons waited in line to eat at the new White Castle burger joint on the Strip.

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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin serves wild boar chili to people at the Salvation Army in North Las Vegas. The event was hosted for the show “Amazing America with Sarah Palin,” which airs on the Sportsman Channel. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

PAYDAY LOAN PROTESTS POLITICS

REID’S PROGRESS UNCERTAINS After a 3 1/2-hour surgery, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid still isn’t sure if he’ll regain eyesight in his right eye after a New Year’s Day exercise accident.

“There is no definitive verdict yet,” spokesperson Adam Jentleson said.

Reid’s smashed his brow bone, broke at least four ribs, suffered a concussion and got a blood clot in his right eye after an exercise band snapped in his Henderson bathroom.

He has missed every Senate vote since the new Congress began Jan. 6.

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E N T E R TA I N M E N T

Activists in Las Vegas and other U.S. cities protested high payday-lender fees, saying the industry preys on cash-strapped borrowers. Local protesters wore hazmat suits and held hazard signs.

CAESARS CASE STAYS PUT A judge in Delaware ruled the bankruptcy case for Caesars Entertainment’s main operating division can proceed in Illinois.

Some lowerranking creditors had tried to force Caesars into bankruptcy in Wilmington, Del., while Caesars voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in Chicago. Caesars is trying to reduce $18.4 billion in debt by nearly $10 billion.

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Number of jobs expected to be created over the next three to five years by companies recruited to Nevada by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

A vehicle crashed into a Tropical Smoothie at 6350 W. Charleston Boulevard on Jan. 26. Nobody was injured. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

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■ THE FISH Although sushi and sashimi can be made with vegetables, tofu or other ingredients, the key to most varieties is fish.

BY MJ STEVENS

SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY

It takes years to perfect the art of making sushi. In Japan, even the best students typically take two years or more to become masters. Slicing the fish and getting the amounts just right for the rice mixture, all for the sake of one perfect bite, is no small task. But if your standards aren’t so exacting and you want to give it a try at home, here is our primer for making your own sushi.

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For strong-smelling fish, such as salmon or mackerel, rub fillets with sea salt and let sit for 30 minutes. Then rinse, pat dry and sprinkle with rice vinegar.

SLICING YOUR FISH The key to sushi fish is freshness. An easy way to ensure your safety is to freeze all fish for at least a day before eating it raw. That will help kill any parasites that may lurk.

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Slice fish across the grain with a sharp knife. Cut into pieces about 4 inches long and 1/4-inch thick. Draw the blade across the fish in one long stroke; using a sawing motion could damage the flesh.

Hold the blade at a 45-degree angle.

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Beyond that, the possibilities are endless.

Among the options: tuna, salmon, scallops, yellowtail, halibut, snapper or mackerel.

Pair with cucumber, avocado, scallions or sesame seeds.

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MAKE MAKI

INGREDIENTS 2 cups short-grain Japanese rice 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 2 tbsp salt

Make a mixture of equal parts water and rice vinegar.

Moisten your fingers and palms.

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1. Rinse the rice five times in a colander, strain and let dry 15 minutes.

2. Cook the rice in a rice cooker according to manufacturer’s instructions.

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3. Combine both vinegars, salt and sugar in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Cut a sheet of nori (seaweed) in half lengthwise. Place the shiny side down onto a bamboo sushi mat. Moisten your hands with a mixture of equal parts water and rice vinegar.

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Grab a handful of rice and spread evenly over the nori, making sure to leave no gaps.

Leave a 1/4-inch border on the top end.

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Grab a small handful of sushi rice and squeeze to form a block.

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4. Transfer the rice to a large bowl and sprinkle with a 1/2 cup of the vinegar mixture. Use a slicing motion to separate the rice grains while mixing in the vinegar. Fan the rice while mixing.

5. Cover the rice with a damp towel to keep it warm. You will need about 1 cup for each roll.

Maintaining a balance between the amount of rice and topping is key when making nigiri.

Spread a line of wasabi, about 1/4 teaspoon, down the middle of the rice.

Moisten the border with the vinegar/ water mixture. Then place about 2 ounces of the fish and other fillings in the center of the rice on top of the wasabi.

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Dab a small amount of wasabi on a slice of fish and spread it along the length.

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■ PICKLE YOUR OWN GINGER INGREDIENTS

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8 oz ginger 3 oz rice vinegar 2 tbsp mirin 2 tbsp sake 5 tsp sugar 1. Scrub the ginger under running water as you would a potato for baking. Blanch it in boiling water for one minute. Peel and shave into thin ribbons.

Note: A pink color will 2. Combine the develop as the mirin, sake and pickled ginger ages. sugar in a small Many restaurants and pot. Bring to a boil food manufacturers and stir until sugar use food coloring to is dissolved. Let enhance the pink cool. hue.

3. Place ginger in a glass jar and pour the cooled mirin mixture over the top to cover. Cover and let marinate three to four days before using. Ginger will keep fresh for up to a month.

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This example shows a piece of salmon nigiri, which can be recognized by the fish’s bright orange color.

Place the rice on top of the fish and press down slightly to flatten.

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Turn the sushi over, fish side up, and squeeze with your thumb and finger.

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Lift the edge of the bamboo mat and wrap the mat and nori over the filling, up and away from you, pushing slightly.

Continue rolling, applying slightly more pressure to compact the rice. Don’t push too hard, though, or your filling will spill out. Also, be sure not to roll the mat into the roll.

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Give the roll a good squeeze.

It should be slightly square. Remove the roll from the mat and place on a cutting board. Cut in half, then into thirds.

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WILL WE BE DROWNING IN DRUNKS? METRO MAKING FEWER DUI ARRESTS, EVEN THOUGH DRUNKEN DRIVING PERSISTS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA.

BY RIC ANDERSON | STAFF WRITER

In television public service ads, people who drink and drive never get away with it. Police officers are everywhere, patrolling roads, checking driver’s licenses and walking beats.

Officers literally are part of the scenery in some ads, thanks to special effects that blend them into the background of walls and alleyways near bars. The message is clear: You may not see the cops, but they’ll see you. Fire up your car after drinking to excess, and you’ll end up in jail. It’s a common theme in antiDUI campaigns and their slogans: “Over the limit, under arrest” and “Driving hammered will get you nailed.” But in much of Las Vegas, the reality of impaired driving is different.

Metro Police, the department responsible for more DUI arrests than any other law enforcement agency in the valley, is doing less enforcement now than it was years ago. As a result, arrests have plummeted from more than 7,700 in 2012 to about 5,800 in 2013 to a preliminary figure of fewer than 4,500 in 2014.

Cops everywhere, watching every drunken driver? Not quite.

Sheriff Joe Lombardo said budget constraints and other factors have reduced the number of officers on the streets, which has led to a decrease in traffic stops, prompted the department to stop responding to most non-injury vehicle crashes and resulted in the decrease in DUI arrests.

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“DUI is still in the same position on the priority list that it’s always been,” Lombardo said. “It’s just that if you have fewer people addressing it, you’re going to have fewer arrests.”

That would be a dangerous situation anywhere, but that’s especially the case in a city that prides itself on lacking inhibition and makes alcohol available 24/7/365.

Las Vegas attorney James Martines, a former DUI prosecutor in Henderson, says he knows from experience there are drunken drivers on valley streets around the clock.

“It’s just the nature of the city,” Martines said. “This is what we sell.”

Years of prosecuting, and now defending, impaired drivers have taught Martines to watch motorists closely when he’s behind the wheel. He looks for signs that drivers are impaired — weaving or swerving, mostly — and said he sees them often.

There are other indications the number of drunks on local roads is just as high as ever, if not higher. DUI arrests by Nevada Highway Patrol officers have climbed from 1,834 in 2012 to 2,265 last year.

In other words, during the same period that Metro’s arrests dove almost 43 percent, NHP’s shot up more than 23 percent.

One key difference: NHP maintained a steady number of officers on the streets, Trooper Loy Hixson said.

Sgt. Richard Strader of Metro sees the aftermath of drunken driving on a regular basis. He heads the department’s fatal accident detail, which investigates crashes that result in death or life-threatening injuries. In 22 years as a Metro patrol officer and investigator, he has become an expert on how and why crashes happen. The “why” often is alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medications.

“I don’t have a specific number, but in a high percentage of them, it’s a combination of impairment as well as speed that tends to kill people,” Strader said.

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THE COST OF A DUI ( FOR A FIRST OFFENSE) FINES: Up to $1,000 PROBATION FEES AND COURT COSTS: Up to $500 FEES FOR A PRIVATE ATTORNEY: $2,000 to $3,000 INCREASED INSURANCE COSTS: Several hundred to several thousand dollars* “The bottom line is your insurance rate will definitely increase,” said Michael Geeser, president of the Nevada Insurance Council. “And in the worst case, your policy could be canceled.”

For a misdemeanor conviction, annual increases likely will last seven years. After that, DUI convictions are removed from the motorist’s driving record, which is used to determine insurance rates. The conviction remains on the person’s criminal record. *Because of the complexities of insurance ratings, increases in annual auto insurance costs can range widely. Insurers take into account many factors when setting premiums, including the driver’s age, how much he or she drives, the age, value and features of the car being insured and more.

Metro Police Officer Jeff Dean asks questions of a driver while conducting vehicle stops looking for impaired drivers at a DUI checkpoint on Nellis Boulevard south of East Lake Mead Boulevard.

(MONA SHIELD PAYNE/ SPECIAL TO THE SUN)

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Many prescription drugs warn people against operating heavy machinery, including passenger vehicles, while medicated. People who have been prescribed medical marijuana also can be arrested for driving impaired.

Clark County’s Felony DUI Court program offers qualified offenders a chance to stay out of prison by going to counseling, submitting to random alcohol testing, agreeing to use an interlock device on their vehicles, wearing a monitor that determines whether they’ve been drinking and other requirements. The program costs $10,000 to $12,000.

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Authorities said alcohol was involved in about 30 percent of the 284 traffic deaths statewide last year.

Clark County traffic fatalities fell in 2014 compared with 2013, after Metro took steps to curb deadly crashes, including a controversial policy to stop responding to most non-injury crashes. The move freed officers to focus on speeding, reckless driving, seat belt violations and other problems that contribute to motor vehicle deaths.

Now, Lombardo says he’s working to get more officers on the streets.

“If we had 1,000 more police officers, would we arrest every drunk on the road? No, that’s not feasible,” he said.

“But you could have more enforcement to address the crime. It’s just like anything. If we had 1,000 more officers looking at robbery, then we would have an effect on that.”

Although Metro enforcement has waned, authorities in the valley make an average of 20 DUI arrests each day. It’s part of the daily grind in a city

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Men’s Health ranked as the nation’s 11th drunkest, based on factors such as number of DUI arrests and fatal crashes involving alcohol. Las Vegas ranked No. 34 among 100 cities for arrests and No. 11 for fatal crashes.

For everyone involved — the drunken driver, his or her family, crash victims and their families — the consequences of DUI can be dire. Offenders can and do lose their jobs, go to jail or prison and face thousands of dollars in fines, attorney fees and higher insurance premiums. Victims can incur medical costs from injuries, vehicle repair bills and lost time from work — if they survive.

But the stream of DUI offenders in valley jails keeps flowing, day in, day out.

Last month, local law enforcement officers announced an initiative to get more drunken drivers off the streets.

Using federal grant money, departments will assign groups of officers to look specifically for impaired drivers and conduct periodic DUI check stops.

Most recently, officers set up a check lane during Super Bowl weekend near

Blue Diamond Road and South Decatur Boulevard.

For North Las Vegas officer Aaron Patty, such crackdowns are worthwhile, even if they result in just a small number of arrests, as was the case during an 11-day saturation patrol in December that netted eight drunken drivers valleywide.

“Each impaired driving arrest that I’ve been involved in, that’s a possibility that a life has been saved,” Patty said.

But there’s a flipside. Law enforcement officers and anti-DUI advocates routinely quote a sobering statistic — drunken drivers on average have driven impaired 80 times before their first arrest.

So here’s the reality: At any time of day, including peak traffic periods, when children are getting on and off of buses and people are driving to and from work, drunken drivers are on Las Vegas streets and highways. And despite the message presented on TV, there are only so many protectors to go around.

— Ana Ley contributed to this report.

FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS Most aspects of a field sobriety test are for show; they can’t be used to prove intoxication. Many people can’t say the alphabet backward when sober, for instance.

The only part that really matters is when an officer holds up a finger or pen in front of a motorist’s face and asks him to track it side to side without moving his head. Impaired motorists’ eyes will involuntarily twitch as the officer’s finger reaches the edges of the driver’s peripheral vision. The more the eyes twitch, the more evidence of intoxication.

Officers often tell motorists they’re doing a terrific job as they go through the field sobriety test, even if they’re failing miserably.

The tactic is designed to make motorists more compliant and cooperative, perhaps to the point where he or she voluntarily will provide incriminating information.

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Victims of drunken driving share stories of grief, perseverance IN SEPTEMBER 1993, Todd Elwing was train-

ing to qualify for the nation’s top bodybuilding championship. He didn’t make the competition.

While crossing a street in Columbus, Ohio, where he was training, he was hit by a drunken driver doing 60 mph in a 30 mph zone.

Elwing, then 21, was knocked out of his clothes. His left leg was cut off below the knee.

His aorta was ripped open.

“I was naked in the middle of the street in a pool of my own blood with my leg laying next to me,” he said.

Elwing said doctors told him he’d never live independently again. They were wrong.

After enduring multiple surgeries, including one to reattach his leg, Elwing regained the use of his upper body and in 2002 won a world bodybuilding championship for wheelchair athletes.

He now is a motivational speaker who tells his story to DUI offenders and others.

“How many people would just randomly walk down the street in your neighborhood and fire a pistol?” he asked a group of offenders. “But that’s what you’re doing when you drive drunk or on drugs. You’re putting people at risk.”

The driver who hit Elwing was sentenced to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay a $500 fine, Elwing said. He has little sympathy for people who believe DUI penalties are too stiff.

“The punishment is harsh,” he said. “But not as harsh as the punishment handed down to me.”

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VICKIE JOHNSON DOESN’T REMEMBER

how much blood was pumped into her son Joshua’s body on the night he died — she thinks it was 50 units — but she vividly recalls seeing it pouring out of him.

“There was so much internal bleeding, they couldn’t save him,”Johnson said. “He had an organ donor card, but they never asked me for his organs. That, to me, was an indication of how bad he was.”

Joshua was killed June 4, 2005, by a drunken driver. The woman whose car hit him was a coworker of Joshua’s.

Vickie Johnson said tests showed the driver’s blood-alcohol level was 0.15 at the time of the crash. She was allowed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor, which Johnson considered a gross miscarriage of justice.

“The legal system was horrific,” she said. “But as a mother and a person, I had to let that go. I couldn’t live my life in bitterness. So I made it my mission to share our story with offenders, share it with victims, share it with whomever I could. ” Joshua died five days after his 17th birthday.

Every year, Vickie Johnson, a Clark County District Court supervisor, releases balloons on Joshua’s birthday — one for each year he would have been alive. On the anniversary of the crash, Vickie releases butterflies.

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James Martines has seen DUI court cases from both sides, first as a Henderson city attorney who specialized in DUI prosecution and now as a defense lawyer representing clients facing impaired-driving charges. ¶ Here’s what Martines says motorists should know about the legal system and their rights if pulled over for DUI. ■ There are two ways prosecutors can prove a driver was impaired: One, through a Breathalyzer or blood test that shows the driver’s blood-alcohol level was 0.08 or higher within two hours of driving a vehicle, or two, through the arresting officer’s observations of the driver weaving, failing to pass a field sobriety test (the classic roadside test that involves walking in a straight line and reciting the alphabet backward) or admitting to having had too much to drink, for instance.

■ Motorists can refuse both the Breathalyzer and blood test. If that happens, officers must obtain a warrant to conduct a blood test, a process that involves calling a court and getting an on-call judge’s approval. Once the warrant is approved, motorists must comply.

■ Motorists have no legal requirement to tell officers whether they’ve been drinking or how much they’ve consumed. They can respectfully refuse to answer questions or invoke their right to remain silent. It’s a gold mine for prosecutors when a drunken-driving defendant admits to having had too much to drink.

■ Prosecutors sometimes agree to let defendants plead guilty to reckless driving instead of DUI. To get the deal, offenders must satisfy a number of conditions, including paying fines, performing community service work, attending DUI school and participating in a victim impact panel.

■ Prosecutors don’t automatically seek the harshest penalties because the consequences, such as losing a job or being financially crippled by fines, can trigger a downward spiral that could make a defendant more likely to drink and drive again and put the community at further risk.

Many people just need a wake-up call and won’t drink and drive after their first offense. Others need to go to jail or prison — particularly repeat offenders or people involved in serious crashes.

“It’s the nature of alcoholism: You’re not going to quit drinking,” Martines said. “Sometimes, the only thing that keeps people straight is to remove their access to alcohol.”

SNAPSHOT OF A VICTIM IMPACT PANEL In Las Vegas and elsewhere, people convicted of impaired driving often must attend a victim impact panel sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, in which DUI crash victims and other speakers discuss the consequences of impaired driving. ¶ Focusing on such ramifications as injury and death, loss of employment, increased insurance costs and jail time, the panels are designed to reduce DUI recidivism. ¶ On a night in December, 42 offenders attended a panel in the North Las Vegas Municipal Court building. ¶ Of them: Seven said they lost their jobs because of their arrest.

Twelve said they were involved in crashes. Of those, seven said they fell asleep before the crash.

Four said they fell asleep in their car but didn’t crash it.

Two were arrested at DUI checkpoints.

Five said they used drugs or a combination of drugs and alcohol.

Two were arrested for drinking while boating.

Four said the conviction was their second. The remainder were first-time offenders.

One said his blood-alcohol level was .0362 — more than four times the legal limit — and he had no memory of why he was arrested.

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Blood-alcohol content (BAC) refers to the amount of alcohol in the bloodstream.

A BAC of 0.10 percent means the blood contains one part alcohol for every 1,000 parts blood.

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IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES, THE LEGAL LIMIT FOR DUI IS 0.05 PERCENT

PULLING OVER AND SLEEPING IT OFF might seem like a responsible thing to do when you are too drunk to drive. But it still can result in a DUI arrest. ¶ Police have the authority to awaken and question someone sleeping in a vehicle.

If the officer smells alcohol or finds evidence of intoxicants, he or she can launch the DUI arrest process.

If a person is asleep in the driver’s seat and the keys are in the ignition, it’s possible for the courts to determine the person was in control of the vehicle and guilty of DUI.

The effects of a high blood-alchohol content can range drastically depending on a person’s tolerance and other factors. Generally, however, the following can be expected:

0.06-0.099 percent

Slight impairment in balance, speech, vision, reaction time and hearing; euphoria; reduced judgment and self-control; impaired reasoning and memory.

0.100-0.129 percent

Significant impairment of motor coordination and loss of good judgment; speech may be slurred; balance, peripheral vision, reaction time and hearing will be impaired.

0.130-0.159 percent

Gross motor impairment and lack of physical control; blurred vision and major loss of balance; euphoria is reduced; dysphoria (feeling unwell) begins.

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In what is often cited as the first drunkendriving arrest in history, a London cab driver is taken to jail after slamming his vehicle into a building.

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0.160-0.199 percent

Dysphoria predominates, nausea may appear; drinker has the appearance of a sloppy drunk.

New York enacts what is believed to be the nation’s first DUI law.

0.200-0.249 percent

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A toxicologist at Indiana University invents a device called the Drunkometer. A suspected drinker would blow into a balloon, and the air would be released into a chemical solution that would change color if there was alcohol on the person’s breath. The more alcohol, the faster the color would change.

Needs help walking; total mental confusion; dysphoria with nausea; possible blackout.

0.250-0.399 percent Alcohol poisoning; loss of consciousness.

0.40+ percent Coma; possible death due to respiratory arrest.

Chart estimates blood-alcohol content based on number of drinks.

Source: University of Notre Dame

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Another Indianan, Robert Borkenstein, invents the Breathalyzer.

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DUI OFFENSE n Two days to six months in jail, or 48 to 96 hours of community service n Fine of $400 to $1,000 n Attend DUI school n Attend a victim impact panel n Driver’s license revoked for 90 days with $35 penalty n If blood-alcohol level is 0.18 or higher, the defendant must place a breath interlock device on his or her vehicle for one to three years. n If blood-alcohol level is 0.18 or higher or the defendant is younger than 21, he or she will be required to undergo an alcohol/ drug dependency evaluation, which costs $100.

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n Ten days to six months in jail

n One to six years in prison

n Fine of $750 to $1,000, or community service work and attend a victim impact panel

n Fine of $2,000 to $5,0000

n Alcohol/drug dependency evaluation, which costs $100 n Driver’s license revoked or suspended for at least one year with $35 penalty. n Vehicle registration suspended for at least five days

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n Attend a victim impact panel n Mandatory interlock device for one to three years n License revoked or suspended for at least three years with $35 penalty n Vehicle registration suspended for at least five days

n If blood-alcohol level is 0.18 or higher, mandatory one- to threeyear interlock device n Court-ordered substance abuse treatment

THE PENALTIES FOR SOME, A DUI CAN MEAN UNEMPLOYMENT For many people, especially those who drive as part of their job, a DUI can be career ending.

In Nevada, people with commercial driver’s licenses can be charged with DUI if their blood-alcohol level is 0.04 or higher — half the legal limit for people with standard driver’s licenses. Commercial drivers also could have their licenses suspended or revoked, which could result in lost work time or termination.

Many employers bar DUI offenders from having jobs that involve extensive driving, either

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with or without a commercial driver’s license — think deliverers, salespeople and couriers, for example.

The transportation industry in general has stringent DUI policies. Employees who work for airlines or at airports, for instance, can be terminated for DUI convictions.

Teachers and military personnel also face heavy consequences from a DUI arrest. State law bars educators with DUI convictions from working in Nevada public schools, and military policies include a court-martial depending on the nature and severity of the offense.

But Las Vegas attorney James Martines,

who defends DUI cases after working as a DUI prosecutor in Henderson, said in his experience, employers generally “are fairly lax” on the issue. Many don’t discipline employees convicted of impaired driving, especially if the worker doesn’t get arrested again.

Still, Martines said he has prosecuted and defended many people who have lost their jobs or faced other consequences because of a DUI conviction, particularly people whose jobs require state or federal licensing.

“I saw a lot of people in professional careers who got a DUI, and it jeopardized their license,” he said.

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THE GOVERNOR Gov. Brian Sandoval doesn’t vote on bills or attend committee meetings, but when he wants something, there are lawmakers and lobbyists who try to get it for him.

His top priorities this session: fixing the public education system and filling in a budget gap of more than $150 million.

That will be difficult to accomplish without tax hikes or renewals. In his State of the State speech, Sandoval said $600 million in taxes that are scheduled to sunset won’t be going anywhere. Sandoval has renewed the tax package twice since taking office.

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BY KYLE ROERINK | STAFF WRITER

Carson City soon will be overrun with lawmakers, lobbyists and media for Nevada’s 78th legislative session.

The city is known for its history, and lawmakers are poised to add a memorable session to the books.

The Legislature is full of diverse personalities with distinct ideologies and goals who either will kindle healthy debate or implode any chance of successful lawmaking.

With Nevada facing an estimated $150 million revenue shortfall, the Republican-controlled Legislature has a lot of work to do if it wants to pass a balanced budget. Up for debate will be Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposal to raise $882 million for education, as well as the tax structure and growing cost of Medicaid.

Sandoval, more than state lawmakers, will define the session. Passing his agenda will take slick legwork. He must unite lawmakers in his fractured Republican Party and persuade Democrats, reeling from a landslide defeat in the election, to align with his vision.

Don’t hold your breath. The governor may be the state’s most popular politician, but that doesn’t mean he can corral the firebrands in the Legislature. If history is any indicator of what’s to come, expect fireworks this session.

These are some of the people, issues and places that will dominate the conversation in Carson City.

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In the Assembly, no one is sure who is in charge of the Republican caucus. There has been a revolving door of leaders and lots of internal dysfunction since the Nov. 4 election.

Even Republicans have deemed it the “clown caucus” and compared it to a “second-rate, Vegas lounge act.”

The caucus includes 13 freshmen, many with differing definitions of what it means to be a conservative.

The 21-member state Senate runs much smoother than the Assembly.

Republican Sen. Michael Roberson is majority leader. He is close with the governor and has a unified caucus.

During his campaign, Roberson highlighted his effort during the 2013 session to raise mining taxes.

This session, digging into the mining industry’s pockets will be one of many topics he and Aaron Ford, the Democratic Senate minority leader, hash out.

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n HICKEY AND HANSEN Assemblyman Pat Hickey was the obvious pick for speaker because he was the Republican Party’s minority leader in 2013 and is an ally of Gov. Brian Sandoval. But he lost the vote to Assemblyman Ira Hansen, who is more conservative.

Hansen, however, lasted less than a month at the top. He stepped down as speaker after racially insensitive columns he wrote for the Sparks Tribune were uncovered.

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Republican Michael Roberson leads a unifed caucus as majority leader of the Nevada state Senate. He made news in 2013 by breaking with party orthodoxy to propose raising taxes on the mining industry. (LE BASKOW/STAFF FILE)

THE GOP Republicans will control both legislative chambers for the first time since 1985.

But if history repeats, their grip won’t last. After the GOP’s ’85 victory, Democrats won back power the very next election and had controlled one or both chambers since.

Republicans think they can hold on this time. The party will be poised to keep the reins if it can pass tax reforms and fund education without destroying itself.

But that’s a tall order. The majority includes 15 new lawmakers: some right-wing conservatives, others more moderate.

SILLY BILLS While lawmakers will debate lofty topics such as taxes, education and health care, they’ll also discuss a number of bills that could affect residents in far less consequential ways.

n PICON PUNCH The Wild West is known for whiskey, but a bill aims to name an aperitif as Nevada’s state cocktail. Picon Punch, a Basque drink made with grenadine, club soda and Amer Picon, is popular in Northern Nevada. Still, the bill failed in 2013.

HAMBRICK

n HAMBRICK AND FIORE After Hansen, Assembly Republicans chose John Hambrick as their leader. He is serving his fourth Assembly term and aspired to be at the top.

But his tenure as speaker-elect hasn’t been a breeze.

When Hambrick came to power, the GOP-led Assembly tapped Assemblywoman Michele Fiore for the No. 2 spot, majority leader. She also was chairwoman of the chamber’s taxation committee.

But late last year, news broke that Fiore had more than $1 million in tax liens. Hambrick removed Fiore from her leadership positions, and Assemblyman Paul Anderson was chosen as her replacement.

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THE BUDGET The state’s $6.6 billion general fund is fed by gaming revenue, government fees, taxes and federal dollars.

But economic forecasts show funding isn’t keeping pace with spending, hence the state’s $150 million shortfall. Estimated revenue from gaming, entertainment, property and other taxes isn’t what the state expected.

Among the proposals being floated to close the gap: tap the state’s rainy day fund, cut pay increases for employees of the system of higher education and reframe entertainment taxes.

n DOGS IN BARS For lovers of dogs and booze, a state law banning canines from bellying up to bars is an infringement on happiness. But that could change if lawmakers pass a bill allowing dogs to cozy up next to their owners at certain establishments.

n BISHOP GORMAN FOOTBALL This team beats everybody and has for nearly a decade. Now, some lawmakers want Bishop Gorman out of the statewide playoffs, claiming the Catholic high school has an unfair advantage because of the scholarships it can offer students.

Paid consultants who work to influence votes are an integral part of any law-making body.

Most industries in Nevada have representatives in the Legislature.

Some, though, have more influence.

PETE ERNAUT, president of government affairs, R&R Partners Represents NV Energy, AT&T, General Motors and numerous mining and insurance companies. Ernaut also is an adviser to Gov. Brian Sandoval.

GREG FERRARO, president, Ferraro Group Represents Cox Communications, Apple, Waste Management, JP Morgan Chase, insurance companies and hospitals. Ferraro also is an adviser to Sandoval.

RUBEN MURILLO JR., president of the Nevada State Education Association Represents 28,000 public school employees.

DANNY THOMPSON, executive secretary treasurer of Nevada AFL-CIO Represents 225,000 workers comprising 125 unions VIRGINIA VALENTINE, president of Nevada Resort Association Represents more than 60 hotels and casinos.

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WHAT IS THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE? The Armenian Genocide began April 24, 1915, when the Ottoman government in what today is Turkey arrested about 200 Armenian community leaders. Systematic killing of Armenian men followed, and women, children and the elderly were forced out of their homeland on death marches to the Syrian desert.

Between 1 million and 1.5 million Armenians were killed in what is considered one of the first modern genocides. The remaining Armenian community was scattered in a diaspora, eventually settling around the world, including in the United States.

Controversially, the Turkish government, which succeeded the Ottoman Empire, still disputes the use of the term genocide to describe the mass killings.

Andy Armenian, left, and Levon Gulbenkian, right, stand next to a model of the Armenian Genocide Monument at Sunset Park, where the sculpture will be built. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

FAMOUS ARMENIANS WITH LAS VEGAS TIES

Genocide monument breaks new ground for the county

Las Vegas’ Armenian-American community includes about 15,000 members. The community has four churches in the Las Vegas area, with another planned in the western valley. Las Vegas also gets many ArmenianAmerican KERKORIAN visitors from Southern California, where the ArmenianAmerican population numbers more than 200,000 TARKANIAN people.

Famous Armenians with ties to Las Vegas include casino magnate Kirk Kerkorian, former UNLV basketball AGASSI coach Jerry Tarkanian, Tropicana CEO Alex Yemenidjian and tennis player Andre Agassi.

BY CONOR SHINE STAFF WRITER

A tragedy that began a century ago in the Middle East is being memorialized in what may seem like an unlikely place — Sunset Park.

Thanks to the dedication of Las Vegas’ Armenian-American community, an estimated 1 million to 1.5 million victims of World War I-era genocide of Armenians will be honored with a monument in the park.

“The genocide is a part of our history, it’s part of our identity,” said Andy Armenian, who helped lead the monument planning effort. “The monument will be a healing process for the community. For the broader (Las Vegas) community, we hope this monument will serve as a history reminder and with that be a deterrent to future genocides.”

The monument is a major accomplishment for Las Vegas’ Armenian community, which has been working for five years to raise money and get permission to put the sculpture in one of the region’s biggest parks.

It’s also opening the door for other public monuments to be placed around

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the valley. During a yearlong debate about whether to allow the Armenian Genocide monument, Clark County commissioners realized they had no rules in place for deciding whether to green light requests for proposed monuments. The result was a new policy, passed in December, that lays out guidelines for how to get monuments approved for display in public spaces.

Monuments must address historic events, groups or people, have relevance to the broader community and be meaningful to future generations.

They can’t include religious speech and can be denied if they’re considered objectionable to the general community.

Other guidelines cover the look and location, and bar monuments from parks smaller than 25 acres.

Commissioner Mary Beth Scow, whose district includes Sunset Park, said the rules ensure anyone requesting permission to build a monument in a park would receive a fair chance at approval. It also gives the county flexibility to deny proposals that don’t meet the requirements.

“I think (the Armenian genocide monument) hits the criteria,” she said.

“It’s timeless. It has a lot of community significance. I don’t think a lot of people are aware of that genocide. It’s important for people to see, so we don’t forget something like that and don’t repeat it.”

Monuments also must be privately funded, something the Armenian American Cultural Society of Las Vegas accomplished by raising more than $100,000 to pay for construction and long-term maintenance.

Andy Armenian said Sunset Park was chosen because of its proximity to the Armenian community’s largest church, at Eastern Avenue and Desert Inn Road.

“It’s centrally located in Las Vegas,” he said. “It’s one of the largest and most visited parks. At the same time, many Armenian families live within five to 10 minutes of Sunset Park.”

Las Vegas’ monument is modeled after a similar sculpture in Armenia, with 12 decorative concrete pillars representing the 12 provinces where Armenians were killed during the genocide.

Construction is expected to begin in the next three months and finish in about a year.

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Ray Mathis started his career at the Clark County School District as an assistant coach and now is in charge of athletics for the entire district. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

For CCSD sports boss, it’s all about team

BY IAN WHITAKER STAFF WRITER

Ray Mathis has never made a game-winning basket, crossed the finish line first or pitched a no-hitter. He prefers the sidelines.

The 63-year-old is going on his 36th year working for the Clark County School District, where he has served in a variety of positions, from basketball coach to his current position as the district’s director of athletics.

Born in a small town north of Memphis, Tenn., Mathis rose steadily through the district’s ranks at a time when few coaches were black. Now, he oversees sports for all of CCSD’s schools and sits on the board responsible for regulating high school athletics across the state.

Mathis downplays the role race has played in his life, choosing instead to view hard work as the determining factor for his success. But in rising through the ranks, he and other black community leaders paved the way for greater diversification in Las Vegas and helped

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he said. “I just fell in love the city grow beyond COMMUNITY with teamwork and havthe deep and ugly segSPOTLIGHT ing teammates and deregation of its past. It February is Black pending on each other.” wasn’t until 1960 that History Month. Here, we In the afternoons, he the city’s casinos were honor one community member making a coached track and field, desegregated through difference in Las Vegas. basketball and baseball an agreement brokered at Rancho High School. among civil rights leadHe later took jobs as ers, hotel owners and a P.E. teacher at a middle school and public officials. a coach at local high schools. He ultiWhen Mathis arrived in the valley in mately was hired at Valley High School 1976 as a newly minted airman stationed and spent 10 years there as an assistant at Nellis Air Force Base, he knew little basketball coach. about Las Vegas. He lived just outside the “When I first came in, there were very base in North Las Vegas and spent three few head black varsity coaches,” he said. years filing flight plans for F-4 and F-15 “But it was tough to get a head coaching fighter jets. Through the years, Southern job whether you were black or white.”

Nevada grew on him, and he started to Mathis decided it would take too long fear being deployed elsewhere. to become a varsity coach, so he focused “The thing I liked about it most was on “paying his dues” as an assistant that it a growing community,” Mathis working with young athletes who needsaid. “If I stayed in the Air Force, I knew ed the most guidance. eventually I’d have to leave.”

“I really felt that I was giving back to So Mathis retired, joined the Rekids who may not have had that disciserves and took a job as an elementary pline at home,” he said. “You were demphysical education teacher for CCSD. onstrating a behavior and teaching kids “I was not a big-time athlete at all,”

to respect others.”

Mathis moved up the ranks and began a 20-year stint in administration. He worked first in the athletics department at Valley High, then helped the district open Silverado High School and establish an athletics programs there. He also served eight years as president of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Board of Control, the main governing body for high school sports in the state.

His favorite position, so far, is the one he’s in now: head of athletics for the entire district.

Mathis no longer attends every game and deals more with people his own age than high schoolers, but he feels it’s the best way he can reach students on a daily basis. His job is to find ways to provide equipment and transportation for hundreds of schools with a limited budget.

Technically, he can retire, but he said he still loves it too much to walk away.

“In this position, there are so many ways to help kids, it’s unbelievable,” Mathis said. “Almost every decision can affect kids in a positive way.”

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“HOW LONG BEFORE DEBT FALLS OFF YOUR CREDIT REPORT? HOW LONG ARE YOU LEGALLY LIABLE FOR THAT DEBT?” — JEFF Thanks for the submission, Jeff. Like most things involving law and contracts, it depends.

Generally speaking, debt on delinquent non-government accounts will fall off your credit report seven years, six months and one day from the date of first delinquency.

There are quite a few people who believe it’s exactly seven years, but the Fair Credit Reporting Act states that the seven-year running period begins “upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity,” which is where the additional six months comes into play.

Included in these rules are first and second mortgages, auto loans, creditcard debt and most medical bills.

It’s also important to note, howJUDAH ZAKALIK ever, there are a few exceptions to these rules.

The one that crops up most is “a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of $150,000 or more.” This may include mortgage balances that are higher than that value. In those cases, the items may remain longer than 7.5 years and may even remain until the debt is lawfully reduced to a zero balance.

Please note: The above information applies to revolving/ installment accounts only and does not apply to judgments, bankruptcies or other public records, which all have specialized reporting rules.

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A WORD OF CAUTION: Certain debt collectors may

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try to trick you by having you say something, sign something or even getting you to make a small payment to “stop the collection calls.” If you fall for these tricks, you may accidentally reset the Fair Credit Reporting Act delinquency date or statute of limitations breach date.

As always, the most important aspect of any legal decision, including those about whether to pay old debts, settle them or file bankruptcy, is to consult with and/or hire the best lawyer possible.

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HOW LONG DOES A CREDITOR HAVE TO SUE YOU FOR A DEBT?

The time period is limited by written laws called statutes of limitations, which vary by state. You can find most of Nevada’s statutes of limitations in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS).

Under NRS 11.190, most creditors have six years to sue you from the time you breached the contract by not paying

(that time limit generally applies to the auto loans and medical debt). For credit-card debt, creditors have four years from the date of breach to sue.

Real estate, however, is handled differently. The above statutes specifically do not apply to real property. Foreclosure, short sale and deed-in-lieu statutes are defined in other sections of the NRS and may vary based on date of action, owner occupancy (primary residence), promissory note conversion, position of the lien, etc. Unfortunately, the complexity means I can’t give a blanket statute of limitation that applies to all properties.

Please note, however, a statute of limitations does not stop a creditor from suing you. Rather, the statute of limitations is a defense you must assert when defending a lawsuit.

In addition, some creditors try to collect debts by calling you, sending letters, etc., well after statutes of limitations have expired. Try Googling “zombie debt,” which likely will be the subject of a future article.

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Blake Sartini’s Golden Gaming is now Golden Entertainment after merging with Lakes Entertainment of Minneapolis.

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Merger, public trading can expand the empire

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lake Sartini is a Southern Nevada guy, a product of Clark County’s public education system and a businessman whose gaming company’s headquarters are on the 215 Beltway and Jones Avenue.

But Sartini is big in Minnesota, too.

And in Maryland.

His company, Golden Gaming, recently merged with Lakes Entertainment of Minneapolis. Golden Gaming was renamed Golden Entertainment and moved from a private company to a publicly traded corporation on the Nasdaq stock exchange.

Golden Entertainment now operates more than 8,000 video gaming machines in Nevada and Maryland, where Lakes has been prominent. The company added Rocky Gap Casino in western Maryland to its collection of three properties in Pahrump — the Gold Town Casino, Pahrump Nugget and Lakeside Casino & RV Park — and it owns 48 taverns in Nevada as part of its PT’s Entertainment Group division.

The entire Golden Entertainment operation will be centered in Las Vegas.

Expect the local workforce to grow as positions open and employees to move here from Minnesota.

Sartini spoke with The Sunday about his company’s new acquisition, which is

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scheduled to be finalized by the end of the year.

video devices, it is likely we’ll see PT’s Gold-type taverns popping up in other states?

Yes, I think that’s very accurate.

In your statement announcing the merger, you said many opportunities would result from the deal. Please Tell me about the elaborate.

JOHN Rocky Gap Casino.

We operate three disKATSILOMETES It’s about an hour and tinct business units within a half west of Baltimore, the gaming business. about the same distance I think we’re the only from Pittsburgh, in westpublicly traded company ern Maryland. It sits within a national that has interests in distributive gampark. It’s unique in that it’s on a beautiing, where we believe there is continful lake, it has a Jack Nicklaus-designed ued growth in Nevada. There are about golf course adjacent to it, and it has 70,000 distributed gaming devices full-scale amenities such as restau(video gaming machines) around the rants, banquet space and hotel rooms.

United States.

It’s a very, very nice, casually-upscale The second is our taverns. We believe casino that is more of a rural destinathere is still significant growth we could tion for about 10 million people within pursue here in Nevada and in other a three-hour drive of the facility. states, like Montana and Illinois.

It doesn’t compete on a daily basis Third, with our three casinos in with the casinos in downtown BaltiPahrump, and now the Rocky Gap asset more or some of the other gaming hubs in Maryland, our management DNA in that part of the country, but it’s in a comes from operating casinos. We beautiful part of western Maryland and think those assets fit very well together, is unique in that it was built inside this and we really are uniquely positioned park. The setting is fantastic. to grow in all three of those categories.

So, along with adding to your

As an operator, what is the differ-

ence between being publicly traded and being a private company?

There are massive differences. As a public company, you get a report card every three months. The report card is public and essentially gives people a window into the company’s current business model and the trajectory of the business. We’re going to be exposing that on a quarterly basis, versus private, where the business is under the radar.

Also, when you’re private, the growth opportunities are limited because access to capital is limited. Being a public company offers us access to additional capital. It positions us to grow, which is the goal of any public company.

It must be very gratifying to advance your company in this way and pull out of the recession.

It’s no secret, the last four or five years have been the most difficult in my business career. Our team really worked hard through that tough period to stabilize our business. It’s exciting and it’s gratifying to be able to put ourselves in this position after a really devastating recession. We worked through that, and we have persevered.

It is a dramatically different time than it was then.

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MORE TO DO The Balloon Festival and Motor Mania won’t be back for another year, but there’s no reason to wait until next January to make a day or weekend trip to Mesquite, which hugs the Nevada-Arizona border.

Mark your calendars for the following: FEB. 9-11

MESQUITE MUSICFEST CasaBlanca hosts three days of music from Vargas’ Vintage Vegas Live (sounds of Las Vegas’ Golden Era), Roadhouse Legends (a country music showcase) and Killer, Cash & King, a tribute to rock-androllers Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. Attendees also can enjoy line dancing and a 1950s sock hop.

Tickets: $22 to $32, or $70 for all three shows.

More information: 702-346-7529 FEB. 20-22

Car enthusiasts flock to the Mesquite Motor Mania Car Show Jan. 17 to check out classic cars, trucks and hot rods. (GLENN PINKERTON/LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU)

Tiny Mesquite has myriad ways of attracting visitors up north

BY DON CHAREUNSY STAFF WRITER

MESQUITE

WEEKEND GETAWAY Places to explore within driving distance

“I want to go to there.”

Those six words were one of the catchphrases of Liz Lemon, the witty TV producer played by Tina Fey on the NBC sitcom “30 Rock.”

The catchphrase also describes my feelings for Mesquite, the city of 15,000 one hour north of Las Vegas via Interstate 15.

The few times I’ve driven past Mesquite, I’ve been struck by CasaBlanca Casino Resort and its lush green property with palm trees, waterfalls and golf courses. Each time, I think to myself, “I want to go to there.”

I finally went to CasaBlanca last month for Motor Mania, an annual car show spread among three resorts: CasaBlanca, Virgin River and Eureka, which I’m told has an outdoor patio with life-size board games such as Jenga (I want to go to there).

For an avid auto enthusiast — I’m not, but the classic vehicles look way cool — Motor Mania should be on the calendar next year, which will be the festival’s ninth. The best part? It’s free.

“Motor Mania, along with the balloon festival, are two of the biggest annual events in Mesquite,” said Christian Adderson, corporate sales manager for Mesquite Gaming. “The

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MESQUITE OFF-ROAD WEEKEND The races at Eureka take place on a tabletop red mesa that has been transformed into a track.

Watch riders navigate endurotype obstacles, a motocross section and miles of open desert.

There are divisions for teens, novices, experts and more.

Tickets: $7 to $30; children ages 3 and younger are free.

There is no bleacher seating, but attendees can bring chairs.

More information: 702-346-4600 MAY 2-3

SMOKIN’ IN MESQUITE BARBECUE CHAMPIONSHIP Balloons fly over Mesquite Jan. 25 during the Mesquite Hot Air Balloon Festival. (LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU)

community really gets behind these events and supports and comes out for them.”

The Mesquite Balloon Festival, which just ended its fourth year, brings more than 40 hot-air balloons to the sky above CasaBlanca.

It typically takes place in January.

“People line the hillside for a great vantage point, and it’s quite a site to behold,” Adderson said.

The festival is free and includes food and entertainment.

Tiny Mesquite offers residents and visitors a long list of items for their Nevada bucket lists.

So, let’s say it together: I want to go to there.

Competitors must pay $400 to enter the contest but can win up to $40,000 in prizes. The competition is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society and is at CasaBlanca.

For attendees, admission is free. Guests can buy food from competition teams — one can get overwhelmed by the selection of chicken, ribs, pork and beef brisket — sit back with a drink in the beer garden or dance to live music.

Times: The event runs 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days, with the awards scheduled for 6 p.m. May 3.

More information: mesquitebbqchampionship.com

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RECOGNIZING HEART ATTACKS The common symptoms people overlook and how to respond if you think you’re having an attack

February isn’t just for chocolate hearts. In addition to Valentine’s Day, February also marks American Heart Month. ¶ Although we urge you to fill your sweetheart’s mailbox with handmade cards, there may be no greater labor of love than to pay extra attention to cardiovascular health, because being as healthy as you can is a great way of expressing love to those who care about you. ¶ One in 3 deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease, making it the No. 1 killer of both men and women, according to the American Heart Association. What often has been perceived as a condition that primarily affects men is just as serious for women. ¶ There are many kinds of cardiovascular risks, but those that lead to heart attacks typically are the most worrisome for people. The signs and symptoms of heart attacks vary from person to person and often are misinterpreted. Women are more likely to be unaware they are experiencing a cardiac event when it occurs, according to the American Heart Association. ¶ Dr. Navid Kazemi, MD, FACC at MountainView Hospital explains who is considered at risk for a heart attack, the symptoms people often overlook, and how to respond if you or someone you know is having a heart attack.

HEART DISEASE

Heart disease is a broad term that includes a variety of ongoing conditions, such as atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the walls of arteries), heart failure, irregular heartbeat, heart-valve problems and more. Each of these conditions can lead to serious dysfunction of the heart.

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HEART ATTACK

A heart attack is a cardiovascular event that occurs when an artery blockage prevents oxygen-rich blood from supplying the heart muscle, resulting in damage to heart tissue.

WHO IS MOST AT RISK? • Men over 30 • Post-menopausal women • Diabetics • People with high blood pressure and/or high cholesterol • Obese people • Smokers

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Mountain View Hospital started the Cardiac Alert Program to offer immediate care to heart attack patients. The goal of the program is to identify which patients require an emergency procedure to remove the artery blockage, then execute that procedure in 90 minutes or less. Dr. Navid Kazemi explains, “It is very important to complete the procedure within 90 minutes, that way we can preserve as much of the heart tissue as possible.” If you think you may be having a heart attack, the sooner you arrive at the hospital, the less damage you are likely to suffer.

SPECIAL NOTE TO DIABETICS “Diabetes can damage the nerves that go from the heart to the brain, so diabetics may not get the input of chest pain when they’re having heart problems; they may just feel sick,” Dr. Kazemi said.

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CLASSIC HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS

These symptoms can be good indicators of a cardiac episode, but Dr. Kazemi said there are no specific rules to follow when self-identifying a heart attack. “The majority of people who present with a heart attack don’t have all of these symptoms. They may have a few of them or just one,” Kazemi said. “What I tell my patients is, if you have an episode of chest discomfort that lasts more than one or two seconds, that catches your attention, then you need to be seen.”

This usually doesn’t mean that every time you experience a mild chest pain you must rush to the emergency room, but it is important to listen to your body and trust your instincts. “Unfortunately, there are no clear-cut rules to say when you’re having a heart attack,” Kazemi said.

“It’s case by case, so I’d say that if you’re worried, then go to the hospital.”

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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.

Tigger (A723819)

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Age: 20-month-old neutered male Breed: Pit bull terrier/Rottweiler Description: Tigger gets along with children and dogs, and can spend hours chasing balls! He’s housebroken, good in the car and eager to work on his leash and obedience skills.

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Age: 9-month-old spayed female Breed: Silver tabby Description: Tiara is a lively junior kitten who is often on the lookout for adventure. But when it’s time to rest, she is comfortable snuggling in your lap and purring herself to sleep.

Adoption fee: $50

Age: 11-year-old neutered male and 7-year-old spayed female Breed: Cockapoo and yellow Labrador retriever mix Description: Gordon and Lola are soulmates who need to remain together. Both are housetrained.

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Bishop Gorman High School quarterback Tate Martell was the first sophomore in Nevada history to be named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year. He earned the honor last season.

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FOOTBALL PRODIGY AT 13, HE WAS OFFERED AN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP TO A MAJOR UNIVERSITY, BUT IS THAT TOO YOUNG TO MAKE SUCH A DECISION?

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BY RAY BREWER STAFF WRITER

l Martell had just woken up when his phone started buzzing. Friends told him to turn the television to ESPN2.

Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith were talking about his 13-year-old son, Tate Martell, on ESPN’s popular morning show, First Take.

The show usually is reserved for hot topics of the day. On this late-July 2012 morning, that topic was Tate.

Tate, now a sophomore quarterback at Bishop Gorman High, made national headlines by committing to play college football at the University of Washington. He hadn’t played one down of high school football, nor had he attended even one day of the eighth grade.

But Washington offered a full-ride scholarship, and Martell accepted. The outspoken Smith was furious: How could Tate’s parents allow him to make that decision at such a young age?

“He’s yelling on television, ‘What parents in their right mind would allow this?’ ” Al Martell recalled.

National signing day, when a prospect’s verbal commitment becomes official by signing a letter of intent, is Wednesday for students in the class of 2015. Most recruits have committed, and some will wait until signing day to decide.

In the summer of 2012 when Tate committed, signing day was 4 1/2 years away, meaning his nonbinding verbal commitment would have to stand the test of time. Would Tate continue to develop at the elite level Washington’s coaches predicted?

With others schools still recruiting him, would he remain loyal to Washington?

Smith and others critical of the decision to recruit a 13-year-old were correct.

Three months ago, during Gorman’s run to an undefeated season and the mythical national title with 5-foot-10, 185-pound Tate leading the way, he decommitted from Washington. Of all the variables that needed to remain constant for more than four years, the most significant changed — then-Washington coach Steve Sarkisian left Seattle to become head coach at USC. Tate now also is considering USC, as well as Arizona State and Texas Tech. Washington, a school he still is fond of, remains in play. This time, however, Tate won’t commit until closer to signing day.

“I thought I was mature enough and ready to commit at that age,” he said. “Obviously now, after opening it up a little bit, I understand there are other schools out there.”

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NCAA regulations prohibit coaches from contacting recruits directly until July 1 after their junior season. Instead, it’s common for coaches to have third parties — an older teammate or the parent of another recruit — to instruct a prospect to contact the coach at a certain time. Athletes can call coaches, but coaches can’t call athletes.

Steve Clarkson, a Southern California quarterback guru who trains top recruits, helped facilitate the meeting between the Martells and Sarkisian.

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The Martells were eating lunch at a Los Angeles hotel when Sarkisian, in town for Pac-12 media days, arrived at the restaurant. They sat together for two hours and instantly made a connection.

At the time, Tate wasn’t sure where he would attend high school, but after meeting with Sarkisian, he knew where he wanted to go to college: Washington. Sarkisian had a reputation of grooming quarterbacks — USC’s Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart and Mark Sanchez, and Washington’s Jake Locker all were high NFL draft picks who thrived in college under the tutelage of Sarkisian.

“We understood what the offer is: We still have to want you, and you still have to want us,” Al Martell said.

For some, Tate’s commitment raised eyebrows.

For others, it’s a sign of the times.

David Sills, another Clarkson quarterback, verbally committed to USC and coach Lane Kiffin as a 13-year-old in 2010. Kiffin was fired, and Sills is enrolled at West Virginia. Dylan Moses, a 2017 linebacker, has been committed to LSU since 2013.

Zadock Dinkelmann, a high school freshman in Texas, also is committed to LSU. The trend is common in basketball, as well. Local recruits Troy Brown Jr. of Centennial High and Stephen Zimmerman of Bishop Gorman were offered scholarships to UNLV and others before playing a single high school game.

“When I was 11 years old and David Sills committed, I said: “I want that,’ ” Tate recalled. “I remember reading the article and thinking I have two more years to accomplish that.”

Even Smith, the outspoken television commentator, recognized the accomplishment of getting an offer at such an early age.

“He called up later and said, ‘Hey, man, I want you to know that’s cool for your kid. No hard feelings,’ ” Al Martell said.

■■■ Chris Petersen inherited someone else’s decision.

When Petersen was hired as the Washington coach from Boise State in 2013, he took inventory of players committed to the program and realized he already had a quarterback on the prospect board for the class of 2017.

Recruiting etiquette varies at different universities, but Petersen wasn’t obligated to honor the offer. It was nonbinding and verbal.

“But since it was so high profile, it doesn’t look good to (pull) the offer,” Al Martell said. “Usually when new coaches come in, a kid will decommit on his own.”

When Martell touched base with the new coaches, they agreed to honor the verbal offer of the pre-

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vious staff but asked for Tate to attend a camp they hosted in June at the University of Redlands.

It took just a few throws at the camp for the coaches to realize they had a gem of a recruit.

After, the Martells got in the car and drove to Las Vegas. The family was moving from their home in San Diego. Tate was to play his fi nal three seasons at Bishop Gorman.

■■■ This is what has college coaches wanting to see Tate Martell in their uniform: Gorman trailed Centennial High of Corona, Calif., by seven points with about three minutes to play in its fourth game last season. The Gaels needed 13 yards to pick up a first down on a fourthdown play or the game would be over.

Tate dropped back to pass but immediately was pressured. He scrambled out of the pocket, avoided multiple would-be tacklers and rushed for a first down.

Gorman scored a few plays later on a Martell pass, his third TD pass of the game. On the next play, Tate hooked up with Alize Jones for a 2-point conversion to take the lead for good and save the Gaels’ undefeated season.

After the game, Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White, a former Gorman student, took to Twitter and compared Tate to Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. With one Tweet, the hype reach a new level.

“It’s a cool comparison and I appreciate it,” Tate said. “But, obviously, I have a ways to go. You can’t take the comparisons to heart. It’s something to strive for, not live up to.”

Despite being Gorman’s backup quarterback the initial two games of the season , Tate became the first sophomore in Nevada history to be named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year. He completed 124 of 200 passes for 2,537 yards and 40 touchdowns with just two interceptions. He also rushed for 433 yards and five touchdowns.

“If you could clone Brett Favre and Fran Tark enton, you would have Tate Martell,” Clarkson wrote on his website. “Tate is a gunslinger with the escape ability of a cat burglar.”

■■■ Tate knows he will be asked often about when he’ll commit again and which schools he favors.

This time, he says there’s no rush. And, who knows, maybe he’ll wind up back where he started.

“Washington will always be in the mix,” he said. “I love that school, love the area and love the coaches. They will never be out of the top schools I look at.”

I thought I was mature enough and ready to commit at that age. Obviously now, after opening it up a little bit, I understand there are other schools out there .” — TATE MARTELL

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

DOWNTOWN GRAND Big Game Square Showdown Date: Through Feb. 1 Information: Receive one Big Game Square for every dealt blackjack with a minimum bet of $25. One prize of $250 to $1,000 in chips will be awarded during each quarter of the Super Bowl.

Pirate’s Treasure progressive drawings Date: Last Wednesday of the month Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m.

Information: Ten winners at each drawing. Progressive jackpot increases every month it doesn’t hit.

Takeaways and Giveaways drawing Date: Through Feb. 1 Information: Earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 2,000 base points. Drawing will be one hour after the Super Bowl. Five winners will be selected randomly to win prizes including $100 in free slot play or one of two signed football jerseys.

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Information: Receive one drawing ticket for every 1,000 base points

Jackpot jacket Date: Through Feb. 12 Information: Earn a jacket by hitting a jackpot or earning 12,000 points.

Super Bowl viewing parties Date: Feb. 1 Time: 2 p.m.

Information: In the Arizona and Nevada ballrooms. Free to attend.

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HOOTERS 5x points Date: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Information: Club members receive 5x points on select slot machines.

ORLEANS Super Bowl viewing parties Date: Feb. 1 Time: 1 p.m.

Information: In the Dauphine and Bienville ballrooms. Free to attend.

VENETIAN AND PALAZZO Progressive poker variant Date: Ongoing Information: Players at Caribbean stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’em and three-card poker can make an optional $5 side bet for a progressive jackpot.

Presidents Day Date: Feb. 16 Information: Earn 15x on penny reels, 11x on reels and 7x on video poker.

More Winners More Often Date: Saturdays in February Time: 3-7 p.m.

Information: Fifteen names will be drawn every hour to win $200.

SAM’S TOWN Stash Your Cash blackjack tournament Date: Feb. 14 Information: Earn entries by playing table games through Feb. 9.

Jackpot jacket Date: Through Feb. 12 Information: Earn a jacket by hitting a jackpot or earning 12,000 points.

Super Bowl viewing party Date: Feb. 1 Time: 1 p.m.

Information: On the second floor of the casino.

SUNCOAST Cupids and Cash drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays in February Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m.

Information: Six names will be called at each drawing to win $1,000.

Point multipliers Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in February Information: Earn 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker on Tuesdays and mystery multipliers of up to 50x points on Wednesdays.

Presidents Day Date: Feb. 16 Information: Earn 15x on penny reels, 11x on reels and 7x on video poker.

EL CORTEZ Free Play Jackpot Bonus Date: Ongoing Information: Earn $50 in free play for every jackpot of $1,200 or more.

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Slot tournaments can be found this month at several locals and downtown casinos throughout Southern Nevada. (STAFF FILE)

RIVIERA Date: Ongoing Information: Earn 100 slot points in a day for a chance to spin the virtual prize wheel at one of the kiosks.

Sizzle, Smoke & Sub Date: Ongoing Information: Earn 1,500 points in a day and receive your choice of a free pack of cigarettes, a free Jackie Burger Special or a $5 Subway voucher.

MAX CASINO AT THE WESTIN Happy Hour specials Date: Daily Time: 6-8 p.m.

Information: $3 craps and 25-cent roulette at select tables.

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 at $100; and 300 points for a chance at $2,500. $2,000 blackjack tournament Date: Fridays Information: Throughout the week, guests on the casino floor can qualify to play in a blackjack round from 6 to 8 p.m. The top three winners receive $250, $750 and $1,000.

WILLIAM HILL RACE & SPORTS BOOK Spring rewards Date: Through April 30 Information: Earn up to $100 cash back with every wager made on the mobile sports app.

TUSCANY 10x reels and video reels 7x video poker Date: Mondays and Fridays Information: Rewards members receive 10x points on slot and video reel games and 7x points on video poker games.

TREASURE ISLAND New player rewards Date: Ongoing Information: Sign up for the TI Players Club and earn rewards starting at 50 points. New members who earn 100 points can win $20 to $100 in slot play. Continue playing to earn a slot card keeper; T-shirt; more slot play; a meal for two at the buffet, Gilley’s or Phil’s Italian Steakhouse; tickets to “Mystere”; or a complimentary room. All points earned from the first seven days from initial sign-up are counted

Weekly slot tournament Date: Saturdays Time: 1-5 p.m.

Information: First entry is free, with additional entries per 500 points earned that day. First place is $1,000 in slot play. Top 20 players win slot play prizes, which must be used within 24 hours. Winners must pick up prizes between 6 and 11:59 p.m. the day of the tournament.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S Carnival of Cash Date: Feb. 1-21 Information: For every 1,000 base points earned, guests can swipe and play a kiosk game to win free slot play, comps, gifts or entries into a $20,000 weekly drawings at 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Five winners at each drawing will win cash, with a $5,000 top prize.

T-shirt Giveaway Date: Through Feb. 1 Information: Place a $20 parlay or $50 straight bet on the Super Bowl and receive a T-shirt.

JERRY’S NUGGET CLUB FORTUNE Top of the Hill slot tournament Date: Tuesdays and Wednesdays Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Information: Cash prizes.

Up to 5x points Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 4 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

Information: Rewards members who swipe their cards at a kiosk receive 3x to 5x points on slot and video poker games.

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Is this lawsuit for Nevada’s good, or only Laxalt’s?

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dam Laxalt, the state’s new attorney general, recently signed Nevada’s name to a lawsuit that aims to overturn the Obama administration’s new immigration policy.

But the lawsuit, driven by a group of conservative attorneys general, will do nothing to help move immigration policy forward, and it certainly does nothing to help Nevada.

WHY IS THIS A PRIORITY? This was Laxalt’s first major announcement, signaling his priorities.

So, immigration is a bigger issue than, say, prosecuting crime? Or protecting homeowners from scammers?

Or pursuing fraud cases?

Laxalt defended his action by citing state law that says he is required to take action to “protect and secure” Nevada’s interests, but that logic falls short.

The only interest this seems to protect and secure is Laxalt’s apparent desire to sharpen his conservative credentials.

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There already were more than 20 states involved in the suit when Laxalt jumped into it. Why was Nevada needed?

THERE IS NO NEED That Laxalt is diverting state resources to this lawsuit is troubling because there was no need to do so.

There already were more than 20 states involved when Laxalt jumped in.

Why was Nevada needed? It wasn’t.

How does it protect and secure the state’s interests? It doesn’t.

The final decision, which surely will be made by the U.S. Supreme Court, will cover the entire nation.

Laxalt’s predecessor, Catherine Cortez Masto, understood that when she was asked to join a lawsuit to overturn Obamacare. She declined, saved the state plenty of money and was able instead to focus on matters vital to Nevada, such as the mortgage foreclosure crisis.

NEVADA’S INTEREST With the highest percentage of illegal

immigrants in the nation — 7.6 percent, according to the Pew Research Center — Nevada has a real interest in seeing the immigration system reformed. But this lawsuit will not do that.

If the suit is successful and a judge finds the administration’s action unconstitutional, things go back to the status quo — a broken system and stalled political debate.

A QUESTION OF JUDGMENT More importantly, this raises questions about Laxalt’s judgment.

Laxalt never spoke to Gov. Brian Sandoval, a former federal judge and state attorney general, about joining the lawsuit (although people in both offices discussed the issue.) And, as of press time, Sandoval hadn’t supported the lawsuit. Yet Laxalt decided to press ahead with his political ideology and use state resources to do so.

THE ANSWER ISN’T IN THE COURTS Sandoval doesn’t seem to see the merits of the lawsuit, and that’s not because he is a fan of the Obama immigration policy. He isn’t.

A spokeswoman said the governor wants to see the immigration system overhauled, but he “continues to believe that the best course of action is a legislative solution rather than legal action.” That is something Laxalt clearly doesn’t understand.

THE BOTTOM LINE At best, Laxalt acted out of inexperience. He is a political neophyte and a relatively young lawyer. At worst, he acted to make a political name for himself.

No matter the motive, it was a bad decision that diverts his office’s attention to a lawsuit that already is being handled by other states.

Laxalt should withdraw Nevada’s participation and use his limited resources to pursue matters that other states won’t pursue — such as crime, fraud and scams within Nevada’s borders.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Big Game 10K: Celebrate football’s biggest weekend with a 10K and 5K race through downtown Las Vegas.

Then head to the Gold Spike for a touchdown tailgate, awards ceremony and big game viewing party. 8 a.m., $40, East Carson Avenue and South Seventh Street, biggame10k. com.

Scholastic Art & Writing exhibit: See artwork from local students hoping to compete in the 92nd annual Scholastic & Writing Awards national competition. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free with general admission, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. *Also: Through March 2.

Master’s recital: Pianist Maya Andric will perform. 1:30 p.m., free, Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3332.

“The Little Dog Laughed”: Mitchell is a Hollywood star on the rise, and his agent, Diane, is doing all she can to keep his “slightly recurring case of homosexuality” from derailing his fame. The play contains full male nudity, strong language and mature themes. Age 18 and older only. 2 p.m., $10-$15, Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, lvlt.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Stitching class: Learn embroidery, counted cross-stitch, needlepoint, candle wicking embroidery and the hardanger stitch. Participants must provide their own supplies. 9:30 a.m., free, West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, 702-4557742.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Coffee with the mayor: Residents can meet and discuss issues with Mayor Carolyn Goodman. Las Vegas Ward 2 Councilman Bob Beers also is scheduled to attend. 8-9:30 a.m., free, Starbucks, Town Center, 10260 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-242-9280.

Cleveland Museum of Art series: Learn about the works of impressionist and post-impressionist painters includng Monet, Degas, Van Gogh and Cézanne. 11 a.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6055.

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African Americans in West Las Vegas: Author and filmmaker Trish Geran will discuss the untold story of African Americans who lived in Las Vegas during the early 20th century.

7 p.m., free, Clark County Library Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Philanthropy Leaders Summit: An annual gathering of philanthropy leaders. More than 150 corporate donors, grant-making foundations and philanthropists are expected. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $95, Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., moonridgegroup.com.

An Ethel M chocolate expert will lead a tasting of chocolates during a preview of the upcoming exhibit “Chocolate: The Exhibition” at Springs Preserve. (STAFF FILE)

DTLV music series: Learn how to get your band moving in the right direction during a panel discussion with professionals in the music industry. The panel will discuss publishing, distribution, getting your band booked, label interest and more. 5 p.m., free, ages 21 and older only, the Bunkhouse, 124 S. 11th St., bunkhousedowntown.com.

Queer youth art project: Young people are invited to explore their personal identity, increase their self-expression and connect with their community through art.

Supervised by experienced local artists, participants can learn and practice art techniques, organize and host gallery exhibits and learn ways to earn income as an artist. For people age 24 and younger. 6-8 p.m., free, Sin City Gallery, the Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., 702-810-4159. *Also: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday.

“Television, Religion and the CW’s Supernatural: Americanism and Pluralism in the Horror Genre”: This presentation addresses how religion and cultural values have been folded into the long-running televisionshow “Supernatural.” 7:30 p.m., free, Barrick Museum Auditorium, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.

UNLV Jazz Ensemble: Celebrating Black History Month: Enjoy a performance by UNLV’s Jazz Ensemble, with special guests. 7:30 p.m., $8-$10, Alta Ham Fine Arts Building, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3332.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health update meeting: Dr. Jeffrey L. Cummings will provide an update on clinical, research and caregiver programs at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Noon, free, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6055.

The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love: Celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage with a series showcasing award-winning films and the books that inspired them. 6 p.m., free, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383.

Boozy Movie: A screening of “The Big Lebowski.” 7 p.m., free with cocktail purchase, Inspire Theatre, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South, frglv.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Doolittle Good Time Fish Fry: Seniors ages 50 and older can enjoy Southern-style, home-cooked fish.

Registration required. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $7, Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125.

Department of Anthropology open house: Learn more about degree programs, course offerings and current research. 1-4 p.m., free, John S. Wright Hall, Building C, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3332.

The Pride and Perseverance of

36th annual Black History Month essay contest: Entries are due for the 36th annual contest. Young people are encouraged to submit an original essay. The top three winners from each division will recite their essays at a banquet staged in their honor. Winners will be announced at the Soul Food Banquet on Feb. 18.

Entries due by 5 p.m., free, East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515.

First Friday poetry: Listen to valley poets deliver original poetry.

Hosted by Lee Mallory and Lana Hanson. 5-11 p.m., free, Colorado Avenue between Third Street and Casino Center Boulevard.

Cosmic swim: Pool water is lit into a kaleidoscope of colors for two hours of games, music, diving for glow gear and races. All ages may participate, but children under 8 must be supervised by a parent or guardian within arm’s reach. 6:308:30 p.m, $5, Whitney Ranch Indoor Pool, 1575 Galleria Drive, cityofhenderson.com.

“Macbeth”: Shakespeare’s classic tale of revenge, murder and madness. 7:30 p.m., $10-$12, College of Southern Nevada Performing Arts Center, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-5483.

Herpetological Society meeting: A discussion on the knob-tailed gecko, distinguished by its short body, large head, small legs and short, carrot-shaped tail that ends in a small knob. 7 p.m., free, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-257-5529.

Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater 7th annual Concert Series: The American dance company performs. 7 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3989.

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Henderson Symphony Orchestra: Celebrate jazz with performances of “The Great Gatsby” foxtrot by John Harbison, Aaron Copland’s “Music From the Theater,” and “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin. Pianist Maria Kolesnyk makes a special appearance. 8 p.m., free, Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St., 702-267-2171.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Big Band Saturdays: Enjoy a performance by the Jimmy Wilkins’ New Life Jazz Orchestra. 1-4 p.m., $15, Ron DeCar’s Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-453-8451.

A Dream Deferred: The Makings of the Civil Rights Movement: Celebrate Black History Month with a screening of “A Huey P. Newton Story.” 2 p.m., free, West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-4800.

Radon education program: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will have several presentations on this radioactive, colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that comes from the ground. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates 21,000 Americans die each year from radon-caused lung cancer. A simple three-day test can determine if a house has a radon problem. 10:30 a.m., free, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., radonnv.com.

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*Also: 3 p.m. Feb. 7, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd.; 1 and 6 p.m. Feb. 8, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road; 1 p.m. Feb. 9, Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane.

Chocolate tour and tasting: A one-hour tour with tastings leaves every half hour. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers, Springs Preserve, 333 South Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.

Southern Paiute Cultural Sharing: Local tribe members will share stories, traditional arts and crafts, food customs, drumming and dancing. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free with general admission, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Painted Stories: Five writers will read from their work while artist Michael Davies uses their words as inspiration to paint a picture behind them. Presented by Writers of Southern Nevada. 2-4 p.m., free, Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South, nevadawriters.org.

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The recruiter finally got the big question from the hard-to-land job prospect. ¶ “What’s your vacation policy?

I’ve got four weeks a year where I’m at now. I don’t want to go back to two.” ¶ “Unlimited vacation,” the recruiter answered, smiling. “Take all the time you need to refresh and reset. We treat everyone here as adults.” ¶ Fantasy, right? ¶ No. That’s the policy at a small but growing number of companies across the country, from startups to UNLIMITED VACATION, CONTINUED ON PAGE 51

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43 44 54 Q+A WITH DOUG ROBERTS

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THE NOTES Giving, P42

MEET: CHARLESTON ANTIQUE MALL

Michelle and Cal Tully took over the 18,000-square-foot shopping space in 2008 and immediately set out to make improvements to the customers experience.

TALKING POINTS Good to see partnership of business and schools, P45

DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.

MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P54 The List: Colleges, universities and technical schools, P57

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Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada received 4,500 pounds of food, including 86 turkeys, from MassMedia, a public relations, advertising and marketing firm. The donation helped feed at least 4,500 families. In December, Catholic Charities received 500 toys and raised $20,000 for homeless children and people in need during the 11th annual Toys For Tickets All Star Jam in Club Madrid at Sunset Station. Community sponsors included Sally and John Bedotto, Brian and Susan Buckley, Golden Gaming, Albert J. Guida Agency, the Investment Counsel Company, Randy and Staci Garcia, UFC, Sunset Station, Findlay North Volkswagen, Findlay Honda and 95.5 The Bull.

Fremont Street Experience donated revenue from SlotZilla to the Southern Nevada office of Susan G. Komen, dedicated to fighting breast cancer. President of Fremont Street Experience Jeff Victor and Director of Marketing Tom Bruny presented Stephanie Kirby, executive director of Susan G. Komen of Southern Nevada, a check for $10,000.

Brianna McCullough, senior vice president of marketing communications and product campaign manager for Nevada State Bank, was appointed to the Nevada Volunteers board of commissioners for a three-year term. McCullough has volunteered for Three M C CULLOUGH Square and Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada and is a graduate of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Leadership Las Vegas class of 2014.

Epicurean Charitable Foundation of Las Vegas elected Sean DiCicco and DICICCO KENNEDY Michael Kennedy as president and chairman of the board, respectively. DiCicco is vice president of food and beverage at Mandalay Bay. Kennedy is the director of food operations at South Point.

Employees of MGM Resorts International donated more than 1.6 million pounds of food to Three Square Food Bank this holiday season in one of the largest single-city food drives in the nation.

Employees set a record for the largest amount of food given in a single donation to Three Square.

The donation will provide 1,342,050 meals to the nearly 137,000 people Three Square serves monthly. The food bank also received a $7,000 grant from Hunger Is. Three Square was nominated by managers at Southern Nevada Vons stores. Hunger Is is the joint charitable program of the Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation.

America First Credit Union donated $10,000 worth of Thanksgiving turkeys to Nellis Air Force Base through Operation Warmheart, a group of military members who help other airmen. In partnership with Smith’s Food & Drug, the credit union bought turkeys for 700 military personnel and their families.

Tronox donated $1,000 to the Pinecrest Robotics Club at Pinecrest Academy. The club is comprised of 30 students from fifth to eighth grade.

Todd English P.U.B. and Communities In Schools of Nevada donated 25 food baskets to students at

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Las Vegas Firefighters won the 2014 “First Responder Challenge” for raising the most donations for the Movember Foundation. Local firefighters donated $5,350 to Mark Hedstrom, director of the U.S. Movember Foundation, which raises awareness of men’s health issues. (COURTESY PHOTOS) Cambeiro Elementary School.

Underprivileged children and families from AfterSchool All-Stars Las Vegas, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada received free Thanksgiving dinners at Piero’s Italian Cuisine, where 400 pounds of turkey, 1,100 pounds of potatoes, 2,000 rolls and 300 pies were prepared for 1,200 guests.

Control Power Concepts, a power engineering and technical field services company, and Miko Sushi, a Japanese restaurant, raised almost $7,000 during the second annual Miko Sushi Golf Tournament at Revere Golf Club in Sun City Anthem. All proceeds went to Laura Dearing Elementary School and Green Our Planet, a local nonprofit that helps schools create gardens.

Sponsors included Nevada State Bank, Somersault Letterpress, TMW and Audi of Henderson.

Southern Nevada McDonald’s owner-operators donated more than $30,000 to more than 60 local teachers for a teaching garden, robotics program and mining camp. McDonald’s also donated $6,000 to the Clark County School District mariachi program.

The Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities donated about $260,000 to local charities in 2014, including Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Las Vegas and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Fundraising events included Laps for Charity at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Drive for Charity Golf Tournament, PJ 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk and NASCAR Driver and Memorabilia Auction.

Eighty veterans and their guests were flown

by Southwest Airlines to Las Vegas as part of the ninth annual Salute Our Troops program sponsored by the airline, Venetian, Palazzo and Omaha Steaks. The veterans arrived by police escort at the Venetian, where they were greeted by Sheldon and Miriam Adelson. The veterans were flown in from military hospitals in Washington, D.C., and San Antonio, Texas.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria presented Neil C. Twitchell Elementary School with $1,000 for submitting 750 entries, the most of any school, to the Perfect Pizza Art and Essay Contest. Grimaldi’s collected more

UPS donated $5,000 to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children.

Dartoo Inc., which distributes soft-tip digiLIM KILMER tal dart machines, donated a dart machine and $3,000. In other news, two people joined the St. Jude’s community advisory board: Juliet Lim, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of Global Cash Access; and Tina Kilmer, vice president of product compliance at Bally Technologies. than 5,000 entries for the contest, a partnership with the Clark County School District School.

Henderson Hyundai Superstore donated $4,000 to STOP DUI. The city of Henderson gave the Foundation Assisting Seniors the “Premier Community Award for Making a Difference in Their Neighborhood.”

The award honors charitable efforts.

Ten nonprofits received $136,700 in grants from Bank of America. The grants will help people and families build better financial lives. Organizations receiving funding include Three Square Food Bank, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, Help of Southern Nevada and St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation.

“CSI: The Experience” at MGM Grand raised $3,621 for SAFE House Las Vegas.

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Q&A with doug roberts

‘Hopefully what we do adds to the state’s recovery’ Doug Roberts, a partner at Panattoni Development, has been involved in several large-scale projects in Southern Nevada. Having been in the real estate development business for 25 years, he has seen Las Vegas transform several times over and has had a frontrow seat for the area’s decline during the Great Recession — and possible resurgence today.

Describe your management style.

I let people chart their own path for the most part as far as getting their task completed, but I am available for consultation as much as is required. Technology has greatly enhanced our ability to get work done, with instant communication in-house and with contractors, tenants, brokers and other industry professionals. It can be overwhelming, but you need to keep some perspective — both in terms of not overworking yourself nor inundating your employees.

Which project of yours here has been the most rewarding?

I would not say any one project has been the most rewarding, but rather each one has its own set of challenges and we work through these challenges the best we can to arrive at a product that is cost-effective, functional and attractive to tenants and prospective buyers. Of course, location is of pivotal importance, so we strive to find project sites in key parts of the valley.

It is rewarding to find a site that has great potential and see a development project come to fruition.

Why do you think Las Vegas is a prime location for expansion and development?

As California continues to have a challenging business environment, companies will look at Southern Nevada as a viable option. It is close enough to Southern California to allow company owners and executives to be within a four-hour drive of both a large population base and shipping facilities.

The lower cost of living, coupled with low taxes and business-friendly regulations in Nevada, make it a magnet for companies in other states. Additionally, the resort corridor is a huge consumer of goods and services, and companies need to be as close as possible to service their customers. The number of visitors to the area continues to grow, and that will result in more companies needing space.

What are your expectations for commercial real estate in Las Vegas?

Given where the market has been over the past 10 to 15 years, we have seen some very high points and some very low points. The real estate market is poised for growth both in terms of new development as well as increased values for existing product.

I am hoping the growth is steady and sustainable with sound fundamentals. If we grow too fast or if values rise too quickly, this may result in some of the issues we saw before the economic crisis, such as an oversupply of projects, poorly designed buildings, and the valuations that were supported by the common metrics

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Doug Roberts became a partner at Panattoni Development in 2000. (steve marcus/Staff file)

used by the real estate industry. The valley does need more product, but we need to grow smart.

What has been the highlight of your career?

Certainly becoming a partner with Panattoni has been the highlight of my career. I started my professional life essentially in social services, in particular working with young people with a conservation corps in Sacramento, as well as the Sacramento County Juvenile Hall. I began my real estate career in Sacramento, and I have been fortunate enough to work for companies that fostered my eagerness to learn every aspect of the business.

What is the most challenging part of your job?

Carl Panattoni, owner of Panattoni Development, has always said that the best developer is the best guesser, and being a good guesser is the most challenging part of being a developer.

There are many moving parts in any development project, large or small.

With experience, you will come to understand there is always something you missed, but you have contingencies built into the budget or other ways of handling these unforeseen conditions that can help mitigate their effect on the project. Develop-

ment is part science and part art, as the developer must forecast future market conditions such as tenant demand, required design features, and the overall project budget based on as many facts as can be obtained. In essence, you try to guess correctly.

What has been the most rewarding part of your job?

There is a sense of pride when a project is complete, and even if you sell the building, it will be there for years to come. Hopefully what we do adds to the state’s recovery from a very difficult period. By providing jobs when the buildings are being constructed as well as providing a space for a new or expanding company, we are an integral part of the state’s growth and economic diversification.

What are you reading?

“Killing Patton,” by Bill O’Reilly.

What do you do after work?

I have two children, so we always have things going on with school or sports. I have coached my son’s football team for six years. My daughter is a barrel racer, and we enjoy water sports in the summer and skiing in the winter. I try to work out five to six days a week, so I’m pretty much always on the go.

Where do you see yourself and/ or your company in 10 years?

We see ourselves continuing to develop the kinds of buildings our tenants and buyers want. Lately, this has meant larger buildings with a higher clear height (ceiling height) to accommodate companies that want to warehouse more product and reach a more geographically diverse region.

What is your dream job, outside of your current field?

I dreamt as a teenager to be a professional musician and I did it for a while, but the dream faded. I luckily found a career that, while perhaps not as glamorous, is a great one nonetheless.

Whom do you admire and why?

Teddy Roosevelt – a larger-than-life figure who understood that while it was OK to hunt, fish and take advantage of the country’s natural resources, there was a need to preserve the land for future generations.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Lately it has been condescension, mostly from politicians. Even if someone has a different opinion, there is usually a rational reason for their beliefs. It just seems of late there is more and more condescending speech from both sides arguing that the opposing party’s opinion is steeped in ignorance and stupidity and dismissed without any attempt to understand the basis for their arguments.

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BY THE NUMBERS

8,400

Number of signatures collected on petitions opposing spending public money to build a soccer stadium in downtown Las Vegas.

$21.5 MILLION Amount paid by an investor for City Centre Place, a six-story office building in downtown Las Vegas.

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Number of implosions scheduled in Las Vegas in February. Clarion, a shuttered casino on Convention Center Drive, is scheduled to go down Feb. 10. Gramercy, an unfinished office building off the 215 Beltway, is scheduled for implosion Feb. 15.

$2.5 MILLION

Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn’s new salary, $1.5 million less than he took home previously.

$2.5 MILLION

Incentive package approved by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development for Scientific Games, which plans to move its headquarters from New York to Las Vegas.

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Number of White Castle restaurants in Las Vegas.

The chain’s first Western eatery opened in January at Casino Royale on the Strip.

$1.7 BILLION

Amount Southwest Airlines, McCarran International Airport’s busiest commercial carrier, expects to save in 2015 because of plunging fuel prices.

48,000

Number of people expected to attend the World of Concrete convention Feb. 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Michelle Tully runs the Charleston Antique Mall, where shoppers can find all manner of antiques, collectibles and “cool things” — plus free coffee and cookies. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

First and foremost, the customer Describe Charleston Antique Mall.

CHARLESTON ANTIQUE MALL Address: 560 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Phone: 702-228-4783 Email: info@charlestonantiquemall.com Website: antiques.vegas Hours of operation: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. MondaySaturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Owned/operated by: Michelle and Cal Tully In business since: 2006

We are an 18,000-square-foot shopping mecca of antiques, collectibles and “cool things.” We consist of more than 60 dealers who bring merchandise ranging from primitive to Victorian to midcentury to popular, modern collectibles and everything in between. People tend to spend hours in our mall because there is just so much to see, and the best part is the merchandise changes daily as dealers are constantly bringing in “new” old items.

Who are your customers?

Surprisingly, we get more men than we do women. It seems to be a store where the guys love to browse for their favorite “guy thing.” But we get plenty of gals looking for the perfect vintage outfit or just having a fun girls’ day out.

Just today a dealer brought in a gorgeous Oleg Cassini evening gown. But you will also find Harley jackets, military uniforms and of course fab ’50s skirts and sweaters. We find our customers are in every age group, and we get almost as many tourists as we do locals.

What makes your business unique?

We do not hire salespeople but rather use our own dealers to help assist the customers. When our regular customers come in, they get to know the dealers and become part of our family. Often times they let us know what they are searching for and it alerts the dealers to keep an eye out for that specific item. Customers also come in just to chat and have a cup of coffee. The coffee pot is always going at the mall and is always free, along with a selection of cookies.

What is your business philosophy?

I enjoy what I do. For myself and most of my dealers, it’s a never-ending treasure hunt to find the perfect item. Life is short — you have to enjoy what you are doing.

What is the hardest part and best part about doing business in Southern Nevada?

Most people do not consider Las Vegas an antique destination, and when they visit our city, they plan to do other things. Therefore, we are always trying to make tourists aware of our mall. However, the positive side is that Las Vegas is a tourist destination and we have so many new people constantly discovering us. Since visitors often return, our mall has become a tourist destination. Antique shops in other cities have to rely on local business. We have the best of both worlds. We have a local base that is growing and we get a lot of tourists who find us and come back each time they enjoy our wonderful city.

What obstacles has your business overcome?

When we took over the business in 2008, the economy was just entering a major recession, people were being laid off, families were losing their homes. Each year we improved the business slowly but steadily. We made a lot of changes. We made sure it was always clean and welcoming.

The first major change was bringing in a computer system to ring up sales, provide faster service and total the sales at the end of a period so the dealers could be paid in a more timely manner. I am a firm believer in advertising, and that became a primary focus. And I picked dealers who were willing to work hard and who wanted to go the extra mile.

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On Eli Segall’s vegasinc.com story “Investor: LV office building buy ‘an opportunity we couldn’t pass up’ ”: For that price, he stole it. With good management and office space of that quality, it will fill up in time. It’s great for Las Vegas to get these buildings operating again. — paulmaguirebiz Hopefully with Zappos moved in downtown, we can see more office towers emerge across downtown and even around Centennial Hills, Summerlin, Green Valley, etc. — Cyrus Hojjaty On Eli Segall’s vegasinc.com story “Crumbling, offStrip tower in Las Vegas scheduled for daytime implosion”: It’s an eyesore.

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Beginning last summer, he brought in several andering through the crowd GUEST COLUMN: business and education leaders to help look at schools Superintendent GLENN at program-based budgeting. The committee Pat Skorkowsky’s State of CHRISTENSON quickly morphed into a broader effort to help the District address, I saw Skorkowsky manage the third-largest organizathe business community becoming an active tion in the state. partner in addressing the needs of Southern Skorkowsky created three subcommittees, Nevada’s K-12 education system. Skorkowsky each tasked with creating a management tool. The first is a made clear his appreciation of prominent business groups’ template of procedures aimed at ensuring the district gets and individuals’ help in achievements made in the district’s the most out of every dollar spent. The second: a model that Pledge of Achievement Program. A close working relationcompares outcomes based on student test scores and the ship between the business and education communities is costs of each school. The third is a guide for selection, implecrucial to prepare our children for success. mentation and evaluation of academic programs to deterThis partnership has been a long time coming, and we mine if the district is getting a good return on its investment are seeing benefits. Concepts that businesses support, such as measured by student achievement scores. as return on investment and accountability, have become As Skorkowsky reviewed a long list of achievements durpart of the dialogue, making it easier to communicate the ing his State of the District address, it was obvious to me that district’s goals and strategies to the business community. we are progressing toward returning our school district to Interaction between business leaders, the district and prominence. There is much to do, and it will take time. other community partners has made it easier to support But I’m proud that our business community is playing research-based solutions that improve student achievement. an important role in that effort, directly and indirectly by Collaboration has taken place on solutions such as targeted providing financial support to the many nonprofit organizafunding for teacher development programs, “Read by 3” tions that help CCSD. The success of such relationships will programs, full-day kindergarten, English-language learners, determine how long it takes to have the K-12 system we need students who live at or below the poverty level and students in place. who qualify for special education.

Glenn Christenson is chairman of the Las Vegas Global Skorkowsky has shown exceptional leadership in creatEconomic Alliance. ing his Superintendent’s Executive Advisory Committee.

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Mystery on the Strip: What’s to become of Fontainebleau?

BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER

When viewed from afar in the light of day, the second-tallest structure in the Las Vegas area looks like many of the other resorts on the Strip.

But at night, the Fontainebleau reveals itself for what it really is: a monolithic, largely abandoned black hole on the otherwise brilliantly lit skyline. It’s been a ghost of a building for years, and no one seems to know when work will resume to finish the structure, if ever.

Once pegged as a roughly $3 billion resort project, the Fontainebleau went bankrupt during the recession in 2009 and construction ground to a halt. Five years ago last month, bilOwners of the stalled Fontainebleau resort, left, on Las Vegas Boulevard South, lionaire Carl Icahn received approval to buy the property for $150 million. filed for bankruptcy protection in June 2009. Carl Icahn assumed part ownership of It’s unclear precisely what it would the project in 2010. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF) be worth today, but a larger property year on the site of Boyd Gaming’s question Vegas is pretty stormy right nearby — the land where the former abandoned Echelon project. Michael now, but if you buy things when noNew Frontier was located — reportLevoff, a spokesman for the Resorts body wants them, you just buy them edly sold for $280 million last year.

World parent company, said in a and hope the sun will come out.”

Real estate broker Michael Parks of statement the project is “on track to Conditions on the Strip are much CBRE said that since purchasing the break ground early next quarter.” less challenging now than they were Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy “at a The first phase of Resorts World is when Icahn took over the Fontainegreat price,” Icahn and his colleagues scheduled to open in 2016. bleau site. Gaming revenue and tourhave maintained the property while The other project came to light last ism figures have improved since their monitoring the Las Vegas market. fall, when Australian casino mogul recession-induced slump. Up the “I think they’ve analyzed a number James Packer acquired the former street from the Fontainebleau site, of opportunities, they’ve been apNew Frontier property with the inSLS Las Vegas opened last year in the proached by a number of people — I tention of building a resort there. shell of the old Sahara. And in May, just don’t believe there are any set Packer is teaming with former Wynn a new concert venue across from the plans for the asset at this time,” Parks executive Andrew Pascal on the projSLS will debut in time for the Rock in said. “I think it’s kind of a wait-andect, and Rob Oseland left his post as Rio USA music festival. see on market conditions.” president of the SLS in October to Two brand-new resorts have been Icahn has been tight-lipped about join them. planned for the neighborhood. Parks the project over the years but did Although the progress of these resaid they would be major factors in share some of his thinking after winsorts indicates a more positive endetermining what happens with the ning the bid in 2010. vironment for growth on the Strip, Fontainebleau.

“My philosophy has always been whether they can be successful reConstruction on one of those forthto buy things when nobody wants mains to be seen. And for the Foncoming projects, Resorts World Las them,” Icahn said in an interview tainebleau, Parks suggested they Vegas, was supposed to start last with Reuters at the time. “There’s no

contribute to another problem: banks hesitant to gamble on a potential glut of big projects.

“If you had banks out there willing to finance multibillion-dollar projects again, multiple multibillion-dollar projects in Las Vegas, I definitely think you’d see some activity on that site sooner rather than later,” Parks said. “But until you see that capital flowing again, it’s going to be, I think, a little more difficult.”

Meanwhile, Clark County officials don’t have many tools to force the project into action. The building is privately owned, and it’s structurally sound.

County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, whose district includes the Fontainebleau, says county officials regularly inspect the site. She’s been there to check it out.

“It’s in excellent condition,” she said. “There’s absolutely no structural issues.”

But Giunchigliani said she would like like to see the buildings wrapped to cover some of the exposed work — like the unfinished Harmon tower at CityCenter, but without the advertisements.

Beyond that, of course, there’s the question of what will become of the site.

“I would just like it to be completed, and if not completed, then imploded and started over,” Giunchigliani said.

Parks said he’d be surprised if Icahn knocked the building down, and that the other two obvious outcomes — finishing it himself or selling it — are more likely.

Icahn also could take no action.

“He doesn’t have to do anything with it,” Parks said. “When you have a private owner like Carl Icahn, he can just kind of sit there and be patient.”

Gaming group says illegal bets on Super Bowl will total $3.8 billion

BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER

Americans will illegally wager 38 times more money on this year’s Super Bowl than they will legally in Nevada, the only state with full-fledged sports betting, according to a projection from a casino industry trade group.

American Gaming Association President Geoff Freeman told a gathering of mayors that his organization expected the Super Bowl to elicit $3.8 billion in illegal wagers compared with

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Nevada’s legal $100 million.

Chris Moyer, a spokesman for the gaming association, said the number was calculated using a 1999 national study that included an estimate of the size of the illegal gambling market.

The association looked at how the legal gambling market had grown since that time and modeled similar growth in the illegal market.

Nevada tracks how much is legally bet on the Super Bowl, so the association used those numbers to arrive at its

projection for illegal wagers.

Freeman’s comments follow concerns from the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network that criminals may be using sports books to launder money. In a letter addressed in December to Freeman, a FinCEN official wrote that increases in sports bets placed on behalf of another party were “facilitating criminal activity” and posing a risk of money laundering.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver

penned an op-ed for The New York Times in November arguing in favor of federal legislation that would allow all states to legalize sports betting. He wrote that illegal sports betting is a “thriving underground business that operates free from regulation.”

After the op-ed published, Freeman announced that the gaming association would work to identify the size and scope of the illegal gambling market, as well as federal and state solutions to combat it.

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Scientific Games moving to Las Vegas after Bally merger

BY J.D. MORRIS STAFF WRITER

Technology company Scientific Games is moving its corporate headquarters from New York to Las Vegas.

Nevada gaming regulators approved Scientific Games’ $5.1 billion merger with Bally Technologies in November, allowing the company to make Southern Nevada home to its corporate offices and the primary manufacturing operations for its gaming division. The new Scientific Games headquarters is off the 215 Beltway near Jones Boulevard.

“Selecting Las Vegas as our global headquarters is a natural step in the corporate evolution of Scientific Games,” CEO Gavin Isaacs said in a statement. “Las Vegas is a diverse, cosmopolitan city in business-friendly Nevada, where we have strong roots and an extensive and growing employee base. This

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move will allow us to stay closely connected to our worldwide base of gaming, lottery and interactive customers.

Before purchasing Bally, Scientific Games merged with WMS Industries in 2013. The company said it has started transitioning WMS manufacturing operations from Illinois to Las Vegas. Scientific Games anticipates that Las Vegas facilities will host all production by this summer.

“The relocation of the company’s manufacturing operations and corporate office to Las Vegas means hundreds of good-paying jobs for the people of Clark County and our state in the years to come,” Gov. Brian Sandoval said in a statement.

Scientific Games said cost synergies associated with the move were included in its previous estimate of $235 million in expected annual savings from the Bally acquisition.

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Compared with other major metropolitan areas, Las Vegas is not a great place for STEM professionals, according to a new report.

STEM refers to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Financial website WalletHub gathered data from the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the United States and compared them across 11 key metrics to compile the list.

Southern Nevada ranked 89th.

WalletHub studied metrics such as job openings per capita for STEM graduates, annual median wage growth for STEM jobs and the projected number of STEM jobs needed in 2018, according to a release.

The top cities for STEM jobs included Houston and Austin in Texas, and Raleigh, N.C. The worst cities included Riverside

and Fresno in California, as well as Miami.

The findings of WalletHub’s analysis of Southern Nevada seem to be in line with a recent report released by the Brookings Institution: “Cracking the Code on STEM: A People Strategy for Nevada’s Economy.”

The report revealed that jobs in STEM are on a fast track for growth in Nevada’s three budding business sectors: health and medical services, business and IT ecosystems, and high-tech manufacturing.

But the state doesn’t have the education programs to feed the talent pool that employers pull from, according to the report.

Economic development officials in the Silver State have made a few suggestions about how to fix the problem, including better education programs and marketing.

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Commissioners rip plan to use tax money for parking garage

BY CONOR SHINE STAFF WRITER

Clark County commissioners blasted a proposal that would divert sales tax dollars to pay for a parking garage that’s a key part of larger plans for a $200 million soccer stadium in downtown Las Vegas.

Over the course of a tense, nearly two-hour hearing, commissioners grilled Las Vegas Economic Development Director Bill Arent about the city’s plans to create a tourism improvement district downtown.

“I think the (tourism improvement district) needs to go away. Period,” Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani said. “I just don’t think it’s going to pan out.”

The district would capture increased sales tax revenues from the opening of the Premium Outlets mall expansion and development at Symphony Park, including the proposed soccer stadium. The money, estimated at $25 million to $30 million over five years, would be diverted to the city to pay for bonds to build a

1,200-space parking garage.

With 6,000 to 7,000 parking spaces needed to accommodate fans at the proposed downtown soccer stadium, the garage is a key contribution by the city to the deal, along with $56.5 million in funding plus the 13-acre parcel at Symphony Park.

Plans to divert sales tax revenues to pay for the garage didn’t sit well with commissioners because the money normally would be collected by the state and redistributed to local governments, including Clark County, as a part of the consolidated tax formula, which includes sales tax revenues. The county gets 53 percent of collected revenues under the formula.

Essentially, commissioners said, the city’s parking garage would be funded at least partially at the county’s expense.

Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak said the lost revenues would come at a time when the county already is struggling to close budget deficits at University Medical Center, Metro

Police and the jail.

He criticized the use of public dollars for a project that would allow the stadium owners to profit by pocketing money for parking on game days.

“You’re capturing (tax dollars) to the benefit of the soccer team and to the deficit of the county,” Sisolak said.

Commissioners also targeted what they saw as overly aggressive projections, which included 257,000 square feet of retail, three hotels with 1,650 rooms and a million square feet of office space coming online by 2016. The report projected $1.1 billion would be spent in the area over five years.

A city consultant acknowledged the projections were aggressive but said the overall success of the project wouldn’t suffer if development were slow over the first two or three years.

Defending the proposal, Arent said a parking garage would benefit other businesses in the area, including the outlet mall, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Smith Center for the Per-

forming Arts. He said the parking garage needs to be built, regardless of whether the stadium project comes to fruition.

“The city has to support public funding for parking downtown. That is today’s environment ... That’s part of growing up downtown,” Arent said.

Commissioners can’t block the city from creating a tourism improvement district and their comments were only advisory. But Giunchigliani did request a resolution opposing the district be voted on by the commission at its Feb. 3 meeting.

The tourism improvement district still needs approval from the Las Vegas City Council but likely will find enough support in the four council members — Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Councilmen Ricki Barlow, Steve Ross and Bob Coffin — who already are supporting the stadium.

The tourism improvement district also needs approval from the state Tourism Commission before it can be created.

Las Vegas real estate trade group gets new CEO

State high court: Cities can lay off workers due to lack of money

Nevada’s foreclosure rate slides in ’14

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The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors recently hired Rhode Island real estate veteran Michele Caprio as its CEO. She succeeds Nelson Janes, who retired Jan. 9 after three years at the helm.

CAPRIO Caprio started Feb. 1.

Caprio sold homes in Rhode Island for 17 years, becoming president of the Greater Providence Board of Realtors in 2003 and taking the same post at the Rhode Island Association of Realtors in 2006.

She was later the CEO of three real estate groups there: the Greater Providence Board, the Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of Realtors, and the Northern Rhode Island Board of Realtors.

GLVAR was founded in 1947 and, like the rest of the industry, grew rapidly during the boom years and plummeted after the bust. It had 9,400 members in 2003, a peak of almost 17,500 in 2007, and today, roughly 11,500.

CARSON CITY – In a case closely watched by local governments, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled a district judge was wrong in keeping the city of Reno from laying off firefighters due to a lack of money.

Reno lost a continuing federal grant and notified 32 firefighters they would be laid off. The International Association of Firefighters Local 731 filed suit to stop the layoffs and to submit the issue to arbitration.

District Judge Lidia Stiglich granted the motion to halt the reductions until the issue was submitted to arbitration.

On the appeal, Las Vegas, Clark County, North Las Vegas and Henderson, as well as other local governments, submitted briefs backing Reno.

The court, in a decision written by Justice James Hardesty, said the collective bargaining agreement between Reno and the firefighters gives the city the right to lay off workers due to lack of funds without negotiations.

The city has “sole discretion” in this instance, the court said.

Since the dispute began, the city has found additional money to keep the firefighters employed for a year.

Foreclosures slowed drastically in Nevada last year, but the state remained one of the hardest hit in the country as banks eased off homeowners nationwide, a new report shows.

One in every 76 homes statewide received a foreclosure-related filing last year, down 38 percent from 2013, according to RealtyTrac.

Filings include default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions.

Nevada had the fifth-highest foreclosure rate in the nation in 2014, behind Florida, New Jersey, Maryland and Illinois, RealtyTrac reported.

Nationally, 1 in every 118 homes had a foreclosure filing, down 18 percent from 2013.

Creditors started the foreclosure process on almost 9,000 homes in Nevada, down 49 percent from 2013, and seized about 4,100 homes, down 37 percent, according to RealtyTrac.

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UNLIMITED VACATION, FROM PAGE 39

If we don’t keep track of how much work they do at home, why should we track their vacation? expanding businesses to giant corporations.

British business tycoon Richard Branson threw his support behind the concept in September, stirring a rush of commentary weighing the pros and cons, in terms of both morale and practicality.

Is it possible to let salaried workers DITONDO take off whenever they want and trust they won’t abuse the freedom and cause your company to suffer in their absence?

Advocates’ logic, in brief: People are adults and work hard to complete their tasks. We don’t keep track of how much time they spend working at home or during off hours, so we shouldn’t keep track of how much time they spend not working, as long as the job gets done.

It’s a strategy that seems most fitting for employees who bury themselves in projects, then need time off to recover, rather than employees with steady streams of work whose absences would have to be coordinated with others’ schedules.

And not all companies that offer “discretionary time off” provide unrestricted vacation time. Las Vegasbased International Game Technology’s version, for instance, lumps sick days, vacation time and floating holidays into one pool, much like other companies’ “paid time off.”

As defined by Branson and others, discretionary time off — which seems to have been born at Netflix — eliminates the award of specific amounts of vacation time to salaried employees, doing away with the standard couple of hours a week or few weeks a year workers earn. In turn, that means there’s no pay-out of unused vacation time. Instead, the employee takes off

whatever time he needs, after giving his supervisor a head’s-up.

Other versions of discretionary time off require assurances that work won’t suffer in the employee’s absence. Getting that approval from a supervisor can be a sticky wicket and source of tension between an employee and boss. Workers also may fear being judged for taking off too much time.

MGM Resorts International quietly introduced an open-ended vacation policy to its 3,000-plus managers a year ago, long before Branson weighed in. MGM calls it “flex time.”

Hourly employees are not included, given the challenges of coordinating the schedules of 57,000 workers in the hospitality business.

MGM’s highest executives already had carte blanche vacation time, but expanding that perk to managers and supervisors was a “huge culture step” because employees tend to get rattled when management changes vacation policies, said Michelle DiTondo, MGM’s senior vice president of human resources.

“There were lots of questions and apprehension,” DiTondo said.

“What if someone takes off too much time? Or not enough? How do you handle holidays, which for us are our busiest days?”

Twelve months later, “it has been very well received,” DiTondo said.

“There have been very few issues of people abusing the policy. Most take off what they need, but they’re not taking off time excessively. Some managers worried there’d be days when nobody would come to work, but that hasn’t been the case.”

It appears the amount of vacation time taken in 2014 is about the same as previous years, despite the openended policy, DiTondo said.

The new policy also has saved MGM back-office headaches. As MGM acquired other companies with differ-

ent vacation policies, human resources and payroll offices were flummoxed trying to keep it all straight. Now, all managers fall under one vacation policy — or lack of one.

DiTondo said she took off four weeks in 2014.

How does MGM justify unlimited vacation time?

“The majority of our managers, due to the nature of our industry, work long days and holidays. They need to take time off to maintain their productivity,” DiTondo said.

And if someone abuses the policy?

“We tell our managers to run their businesses and if someone takes so much time off that they’re not performing their jobs, then address it with them,” she said.

The policy helps in recruiting, too.

Before discretionary time off, vacation time was negotiated with new hires to close deals. Now, it’s a simple answer: Take what you want.

It’s hard for some people to wrap their arms around the concept, DiTondo acknowledged.

“People don’t deal well with ambiguity,” she said. “People like a chart that says that after three years of service, they’ve earned 80 hours of time off. Ambiguity generates anxiety, and yes, this is an entirely ambiguous policy. So we did a lot of training and explaining. And we’re confident this policy won’t turn high performers into low performers.”

Still, there is plenty of wariness.

Chicago-based Tribune Publishing heard a howl of opposition when it offered discretionary time off to supervisors at its group of newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times.

Editors and reporters were uncomfortable with asking for, and approving, liberal time off, and both groups shared anxieties that, in an industry facing chronic downsizing, people who sought long vacations would be noticed, perhaps deemed slackers,

and might ultimately pay the price.

Times employees fretted they’d take even less vacation than they had been allowed, leaving the company’s bottom line the only winner. The CEO, acknowledging the protest, dropped the idea.

Venessa Wong, associate editor for Bloomberg Businessweek, agrees the policy could result in employees taking less, not more, vacation.

“The glow of trust and togetherness that such policies provide could actually make employees less likely to take time off,” Wong wrote in a September column. “Already, some 40 percent of American workers don’t use all their paid vacation days. Even away from the office, employees can still choose to be on their BlackBerrys for 168 hours a week (as the device’s marketing materials point out, to every worker’s distress). Abolishing official vacation days also means you can’t trade unused days for cash, or hoard them for 20 years and take a hardwon paid sabbatical before retiring.”

Zappos, the online retail company of 1,600 employees that’s famous for an unconventional workplace environment distinguished by boisterous frivolity and festively decorated cubicles, considered adopting discretionary time off but chose not to because of mixed feedback from workers.

“A lot of people like having actual allotted vacation time so you don’t have to guess what’s OK to take,” Zappos HR executive Hollie Delaney said. “Others liked the flexibility and knowing that they had freedom to take time off as long as their work got done.

“If we were going to adopt DTO, it would have included the requirement that everybody take at least one consecutive week off during the year,” she continued. “Some people just love to work all the time, and we thought that they need at least one full week to refresh and reset.”

“People don’t deal well with ambiguity. People like a chart that says that after three years of service, they’ve earned 80 hours of time off.

Ambiguity generates anxiety, and yes, this is an entirely ambiguous policy.”

— Michelle DiTondo, senior vice president of human resources at MGM Resorts International

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Calendar of events Vegas Valley Water District and Southern Nevada Water Authority, will be the featured speaker.

Stirling Club luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $26 Location: Gordon Biersch, 3987 Paradise Road, Las Vegas

Information: Email Bruce Merrin at merrinpr@gmail.com Businessman Robert Moore will discuss entrepreneurship and its pitfalls.

Sheriff Joe Lombardo will speak at the Republican Men’s Club luncheon. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF FILE)

Women to Watch 2015 Time: 6-8 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino, 3333

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Information: Contact Greenspun Media Group at

Republican Men’s Club luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30 for members,

702-990-2550 or email gmginfo@gmgvegas.com VEGAS INC will honor the accomplishments of women selected for the Women to Watch Awards.

Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas

$35 for nonmembers Location: Cili at Bali Hai Golf Course, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Email President Suzette LaGrange at president@republicanmensclub.com or visit republicanmensclub.com Sheriff Joe Lombardo will discuss issues facing Metro Police and his plans for the future of the department.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Large Vision Business Network Mixer Red Hot Expo Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free; must have a ticket and be 21 or older Location: Grand Ballroom at Suncoast Casino, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Visit facebook.com/LVBNM The Valentine’s celebration will include 50 business exhibits, entertainment, raffles and more.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 “Roadmap to Success: How to Fail at Franchising” Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for members of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, $25 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: HBRC Seminar Room, Wells Fargo Building, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com Learn about successful franchise ownership and the myths of franchising.

American Marketing Association luncheon — Super Bowl ad review Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers Location: Fleming’s Steakhouse, Town Square, 6515 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit amalasvegas.com or email Crissie Bather at Crissie.Bather@kvvu.com Panelists will include Alex Raffi of Imagine Communications, Kathy Watkins and Shari Sutton of Sutton Watkins Advertising, and Beth Lano of the Geary Company.

Promote Leads Referral Group Las Vegas chapter Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: I Love Burgers, Town Square, 6605 Las

John Entsminger will speak at the Bob Maheu First Wednesday lunch. (STAFF FILE)

Bob Maheu First Wednesday lunch Time: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30 with RSVP, $35 without

Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit meetup.com/LVEntrepreneurBusinessNetwork Network with members of the business community and generate leads for your business.

Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys meeting Time: Noon Cost: Free; RSVP by noon Feb. 2 Location: Faculty lounge, UNLV Boyd School of

Location: Las Vegas Country Club, Rotunda

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Attorneys will share their experiences with law students and other attendees.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 “A Career In Ruins” Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Frank and Estella Beam Hall, Room 212, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email Alyssa Crittenden at alyssa.crittenden@unlv.edu Alan Simmons of UNLV’s Department of Anthropology will discuss careers in archaeology, including his own.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 “College and Workforce Ready Graduates! A Solution for Saving Time and Money” Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $25 for members of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, $45 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins Location: Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com John and Wendi Hawk, founders and operators of Nevada State High School, will discuss the school’s approach to preparing high school students for college and the workforce.

UNLV executive MBA information session Time: 6-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: John S. Wright Hall, Building C, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Visit business.unlv.edu/emba Students and alumni will describe the executive masters in business administration program, which is geared toward senior and mid-career executives.

“Las Vegas Letters: Vernacular Inspiration in Typeface Design” Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Marjorie Barrick Museum auditorium, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas

Information: Visit neonmuseum.org The Neon Museum will welcome typography designer Jesse Ragan for a discussion about designing typefaces, digital form and signage lettering.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Keystone Corporation breakfast Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: $26; RSVP by Feb. 9 Location: Las Vegas Country Club, Rotunda Room, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas

Information: Email info@KeystoneNevada.com or visit keystonenevada.com Political consultant Mike Slanker will be the guest speaker.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 “The Great Inflation: Once in a Lifetime?”

Time: 5-7 p.m. Cost: $50 Location: Caesars Palace, Verona Room, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit econclublv.org John Silvia, chief economist at Wells Fargo, will discuss the risk of inflation returning.

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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 11 Zelephant Holdings LLC 8912 Spanish Ridge Ave., Suite 300 Las Vegas NV 89148 Attorney: Gregory E. Garman at bankruptcynotices@gordonsilver. com

BID OPPORTUNITIES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 3 p.m.

Annual requirements contract for full-coverage maintenance services for elevators, escalators and vertical lifts countywide: Lot 1 - preventative maintenance; Lot 2 - repairs Clark County, 603524 Adriane Garcia at akgarcia@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m.

News racks and spare parts Clark County, 603581 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv. gov

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Herbicides State of Nevada, 8297 Sharon Knigge at sknigge@admin. nv.gov

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 2:15 p.m.

Child Haven Advocacy Center roof replacement Clark County, 603566 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m.

Current production model miscellaneous sport utility vehicles and passenger van Clark County, 603573 Sandra Mendoza at sda@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m.

Boulder City conservation easement desert tortoise predation study - phase 2 Clark County, 603525 Sherry Wimmer at sherryw@clarkcountynv.gov

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BROKERED TRANSACTIONS SALES $2,800,000 for 2,997 square feet, retail 730 E. Horizon Drive, Henderson 89015 Seller: Did not disclose Seller agent: Tina D. Taylor of Marcus & Millichap Buyer: Did not disclose Buyer agent: Did not disclose $175,000 for 1.25 acres, land South Valley View Boulevard and West Richmar Avenue, Las Vegas 89139 Seller: Dehart Trust Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Nima Khomassi of Las Vegas Blvd at Town Square Ltd. Buyer agent: Did not disclose $171,150 for 1.25 acres, land Arville Street and West Le Baron Avenue, Las Vegas 89141 Seller: Feeney Trust Seller agent: Did not disclose Buyer: Nima Khomassi of Las Vegas Blvd at Town Square Ltd. Buyer agent: Did not disclose

LEASES $327,177 for 7,109 square feet, office for 36 months 7785 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Landlord: Hemnat Family LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Wright Finlay & Zak LLP Tenant agent: Dan Palmeri and Bob Hawkins of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce $181,435 for 1,699 square feet, retail for 62 months 7885 W. Sunset Road, Suite 180, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Allen-Milan LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Lifetime Health Concepts LLC Tenant agent: Did not disclose $106,385 for 2,189 square feet, office for 36 months 1333 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 140, Las Vegas 89128 Landlord: Lawrence B. Miller and Geraldine F. Miller, Trustees of Miller Trust and Chris Hougie Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Black Bear Oil Corporation Tenant agent: Chris Emanuel of Virtus Commercial $92,727 for 2,400 square feet, industrial for 36 months 4825 Quality Court, Suite B, Las Vegas 89103

Landlord: LTL LLC Landlord agent: Renae Russo of Colliers International Tenant: The Boring Company Tenant agent: Troy Tobler of Virtus Commercial $84,252 for 1,170 square feet, office for 60 months 7885 W. Sunset Road, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Allen-Milan LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Black Mountain Wealth Management Tenant agent: Did not disclose $69,240 for 2,660 square feet, industrial for 38 months 746 Pilot Road, Las Vegas 89119 Landlord: Signature Leasing Group LLC Landlord agent: Leo Biederman of Cushman and Wakefield Commerce Tenant: Clear Solutions Group LLC Tenant agent: Mare Gore of Keller Williams $31,596 for 1,170 square feet, office for 24 months 7885 W. Sunset Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas 89113 Landlord: Allen-Milan LLC Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Mike Dolce MMA Inc. Tenant agent: Did not disclose $8,050 for 559 square feet, retail for 12 months 15 Via Brianza, Suite 100, Henderson 89011 Landlord: Signal Butte Investors LLC Landlord agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Level Development Tenant agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial

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Safegua Business Address Court, N Owner: R

Sage Be Business – medica Address 102, Las Owner: C D.Bh., PL

Salt Roo Business ment Address Suites 6Owner: T

Salvado Business Address North La Owner: C

Sears Pr Business sulting s Address Road, La Owner: G

Sensatio Business Address Las Vega Owner: B

She Eleg Business service Address North La Owner: S

Sheila Ly Business Address Road, Su Owner: S

RLB Towing Business type: Automobile towing service Address: 2915 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 4, Las Vegas Owner: Danny Lopez

Shinnick Business Address Vegas Owner: D

Rosales Wholesale Pallets Business type: Bankrupt merchandise Address: 4550 Donovan Way, North Las Vegas Owner: Felicitos Deniz

Shuang Business service Address Suite 100 Owner: L

Royal Foot Spa Business type: Reflexologists Address: 2696 W. Ann Road, Suite

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Records and Transactions 108, North Las Vegas Owner: S&P Investment Inc. Ruby Finch LLC Business type: General retail sales Address: 8975 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Monet Theriault Safeguard by Strong Business type: Business consultant Address: 6327 Antelope Creek Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Randall Strong Sage Behavioral Health Business type: Professional services – medical Address: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas Owner: Christine S. Moninghoff, D.Bh., PLLC Salt Room LV Business type: Massage establishment Address: 1958 Village Center Circle, Suites 6-7, Las Vegas Owner: The Salt Room Inc. Salvador Business type: Adult care home Address: 2804 Graceful Grove Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Catherine D. Salvador Sears Protection Company Business type: Management/consulting service Address: 4854 W. Lone Mountain Road, Las Vegas Owner: Gary Mitzner Sensational Shine Cleaning Service Business type: Janitorial service Address: 1519 Highfield Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Brittany T. Scalise She Elegance Delights Business type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 517 Dolphin Point Court, North Las Vegas Owner: Shonna Joiner Sheila Lynch Business type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Sheila Lynch Shinnick Ryan & Ransavage PC Business type: Professional services Address: 4001 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas Owner: Duane Shinnick Shuang Hui Group USA Inc. Business type: Business support service Address: 2000 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 1006, Las Vegas Owner: Lei Longsheng Silver State Metals LLC Business type: Jewelry store Address: 1310 E. Lake Mead Blvd.,

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BUILDING PERMITS $4,589,680, tenant improvement 2321 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas AR Mays Construction Inc. $2,999,836, residential-remodel 579 Lairmont Place, Henderson Nu Tone Inc. $2,586,750, commercial-education new 1385 E. Cactus Ave., Henderson Ethos/Three Architecture $2,500,000, tenant improvement 3602 E. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas R&O Construction $1,727,369, pool and/or spa 964 Olivia Parkway, Henderson Mojave Blue Pools & Design LLC $750,000, tenant improvement 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Terra Nova Industries $675,892, tenant improvement 23 Fremont St., Las Vegas Whiting Turner Contracting Company $600,000, commercial-assembly group 7801 W. Alexander Road, Las Vegas Affordable Concepts Inc.

$221,911, residential-new 2556 Pont Marie Drive, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$134,744, residential-new 1649 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.

$217,475, residential-new 2824 Josephine Drive, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$132,055, residential-new 5713 Pleasant Palms St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co., Inc.

$217,087, residential-new 2820 Josephine Drive, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$131,381, residential-rehabilitation 3509 Tesoro Del Valle Court, North Las Vegas Unique Builder Co.

$203,258, residential-new 446 Beautiful Hill Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$130,585, residential-new 3103 Paladi Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc.

$176,331, residential-new 1662 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.

$130,230, electrical 3901 Donna St., North Las Vegas T&M Controls Inc.

$165,241, residential-new 1654 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $148,712, residential-new 6732 Bristle Falls St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $146,721, residential-new 925 Via Del Campo, Henderson Dunhill Homes $145,834, residential-new 1657 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.

$475,069, commercial-alteration 2414 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas Allco Construction Inc.

$143,061, residential-new 1658 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc.

$409,998, commercial-addition 5982 Losee Road, North Las Vegas High Desert Petroleum Inc.

$142,483, residential-new 6726 Bristle Falls St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

$350,000, wall and/or fence 384 Fox Hill Drive, Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry LLC

$140,498, residential-new 6955 Lakota Summit Court, Las Vegas DR Horton Inc.

$325,000, tenant improvement 616 E. Carson Ave., Suite 140, Las Vegas Breslin Builders $293,550, commercial-addition 1000 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas High Desert Petroleum Inc. $285,000, commercial-remodel 1290 W. Warm Springs Road, Henderson GSR Enterprises LLC $234,054, residential-new 2828 Josephine Drive, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $233,666, residential-new 2908 Saint Roman St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$140,289, residential-new 1653 Singing Sands Ave., Henderson DR Horton Inc. $138,815, residential-new 5615 Mackenzie Park Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $137,294, residential-new 893 Spring Tide Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $136,352, residential-new 597 Via Medici, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada $135,177, residential-new 6965 Lakota Summit Court, Las Vegas DR Horton Inc.

$130,000, electrical 8440 Brody Marsh Ave., Las Vegas Ener-Tech of Nevada LLC $130,000, electrical 431 Astillero St., Las Vegas Tejas Underground LLC $126,054, residential-new 6720 Bristle Falls St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $126,054, residential-new 6712 Bristle Falls St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $125,000, tenant improvement 905 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1756, Las Vegas TJU Construction Inc. $124,263, residential-new 239 Moonshot St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $123,813, residential-new 8119 Turquoise Tide Drive, Las Vegas DR Horton Inc.

3111 Paladi Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $113,173, residential-new 3107 Paladi Ave., Henderson KB Home Nevada Inc. $112,397, residential-new 1525 Spiced Wine Ave., Suite 17104, Henderson Ryland Homes $112,397, residential-new 1525 Spiced Wine Ave., Suite 17102, Henderson Ryland Homes $110,678, residential-new 932 Via Del Campo, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada $107,085, commercial-remodel 835 Seven Hills Drive, Suite 180, Henderson Akal Construction $106,118, commercial-remodel 2821 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 101, Henderson Nevada General Construction $105,904, residential-new 6736 Valcour St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $104,911, residential-new 1525 Spiced Wine Ave., Suite 17103, Henderson Ryland Homes $101,457, residential-new 3708 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co., Inc.

CONVENTIONS

$122,187, residential-new 6741 Bristle Falls St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes

DBA - Debt Buyers Association International Annual Conference 2015 Location: Aria Dates: Feb. 3-5 Expected attendance: 1,200

$120,000, commercial-remodel 7390 Eastgate Road, Suite 100, Henderson Living Ecology

NTP Distribution Show 2015 Location: Venetian Dates: Feb. 3-5 Expected attendance: 1,500

$117,055, residential-new 5717 Pleasant Palms St., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co., Inc.

World of Concrete 2015 Las Vegas Location: Convention Center Dates: Feb. 3-6 Expected attendance: 48,000

$115,203, residential-new 316 Point Loma Ave., North Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $113,865, residential-new 6732 Valcour St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $113,173, residential-new

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Graduated last year

College of Southern Nevada 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-651-5000 • csn.edu

36,579

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UNLV 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154 702-895-3011 • unlv.edu

3

Top executive

Degrees

Most popular programs

2,831

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Liberal arts/liberal studies, business administration/ general management, science technologies/technicians

Michael Richards, president

28,515

5,059

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Nevada State College 1125 Nevada State Drive Henderson, NV 89002 702-992-2000 • nsc.edu

3,549

365

Bachelor’s

Nursing, psychology, business administration

Bart Patterson, president

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Touro University Nevada 874 American Pacific Drive Henderson, NV 89014 702-777-8687 • tun.touro.edu

1,319

Did not disclose

Certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate

Doctor of osteopathic medicine, master of physician assistant studies, master of education

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Kaplan College 3535 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-368-2338 • kaplancollege.com/las-vegas-nv

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613

Certificate, associate

Practical nursing, medical assistant, pharmacy tech

Lisia Moore, executive director

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Roseman University of Health Sciences 11 Sunset Way Henderson, NV 89014 702-990-4433 • roseman.edu

820

299

Bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate

Doctor of pharmacy, bachelor of science in nursing, master of business administration

Renee Coffman, president

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Everest College - Henderson 170 N. Stephanie St. Henderson, NV 89074 702-567-1920 • everest.edu/campus/henderson

690

Did not disclose

Certificate, associate

Medical assistant, nursing, medical administrative assistant

Steve Guell, president

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DeVry University 2490 Paseo Verde Parkway, Suite 150 Henderson, NV 89074 702-933-9700 • devry.edu

440

127

Associate, bachelor’s, master’s

Technical management, business administration, network and communications management

David Lee, interim campus director

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Sierra Nevada College 4300 E. Sunset Road, Suite E-1 Henderson, NV 89014 702-434-6599 • sierranevada.edu

300

60

Master’s

Master of arts in teaching, master of education, master of arts in administration

Beth Bouchard, teacher education department chair

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 4475 England Ave., Suite 315 Nellis Air Force Base, NV 89191 702-643-0762 • erau.edu/lasvegas

285

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Associate, bachelor’s, master’s

Aeronautics, technical management, project management

Julie Williamson, campus director

Carrington College 5740 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 140 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-514-3236 • carrington.edu

255

113

Certificate, associate

Respiratory care, medical assisting, physical therapist assistant

Janet Kent, executive director

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Academy of Hair Design 5191 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150 Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-878-1185 • ahdvegas.com

115

130

Certificate

Cosmetology, hair design, esthetics

Carol Garrett, manager

13

Nova Southeastern University 3430 E. Flamingo Road, Suite 103 Las Vegas, NV 89121 702-868-3323 • fischlerschool.nova.edu

80

42

Certificate, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate

Educational leadership, education certification

Maureen A. Diaz, coordinator

14

European Massage Therapy School 9440 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV 89117 702-202-2455 • school-for-massage.com

63

80

Certificate

Massage therapy

John Teng, director

15

The International School of Hospitality 3614 E. Sunset Road, Suite 110 Las Vegas, NV 89120 702-947-7200 • tisoh.com

50

246

Certificate, diploma

Event planning, concierge, wedding coordination and design

Timothy Lam, executive director

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Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) in suburban Phoenix, Arizona is revolutionizing oncology treatment. This innovative treatment center combines leading-edge treatments including chemotherapy, radiation and specialized surgery. Our traditional treatments are supported by scientically supported integrative therapies, including nutrition, naturopathic medicine, mind-body medicine, spiritual support, massage therapy, acupuncture, oncology rehabilitation and chiropractic care.

All of these therapies, as well as comprehensive digital imaging and lab services, are provided under one roof, while maximizing eciency and coordination of care and minimizing stress on patients. CTCA® is also the nation’s rst all digital cancer hospital.

We also believe in providing the Mother Standard® of care in the delivery of that treatment. Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions a patient and their caregivers will make “At CTCA, our highly trained healthcare professionals utilize state of the art technology and scientically supported complementary medicines, resulting in optimal comprehensive cancer care.” in their journey with cancer. Each day, cancer patients from across the nation come to CTCA to receive care from a team of highly-skilled clinicians and physicians with expertise in treating all forms of cancer, including advanced stage disease. The hospital’s travel program assists qualifying patients with expenses incurred while traveling for care. Upon arriving at CTCA, patients receive an individualized, comprehensive treatment plan developed by cancer experts across multiple disciplines who work together as a team.

Advocating for patient empowerment through health literacy, CTCA publishes quality of life data and survival outcomes for the most common cancer types on their website. To learn more about the unique, integrative treatment options available at CTCA, or to speak with an Oncology Information Specialist for more information, visit cancercenter.com or call 888-214-9488.

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“I joined CTCA from MD Anderson because all of my research and work has been motivated by the thought of giving patients every option to beat their disease.”

NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Maurie Markman, MD Specialty: Medical Oncology Years Practicing: 21 years Medical School: New York University School of Medicine

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ongratulations to all the women who are being recognized at this year’s Women to Watch event. Being the presenting sponsor for the past four years, it is always a privilege to learn about the honorees who are making a difference in both their careers and in the community.

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ilverton Casino Hotel would like to congratulate the 2015 Women to Watch honorees. We celebrate your outstanding achievements that have made a strong impact in our community. You have demonstrated significant accomplishments that are unparalleled in Las Vegas and each of you serves as a role model to all. It is our honor to host this year’s Women to Watch event inside Veil Pavilion at Silverton Casino Hotel.

Our dedication and loyalty to this community has grown over the past 17 years that we have been in business. With more than 1,600 slot and video poker machines and an 117,000-gallon aquarium, Silverton Casino Hotel is not just a place to stay and play in Las Vegas, it is an overall dining and entertainment experience. We are dedicated to providing the best customer service for every guest that visits us. Silverton is home to a variety of restaurants, including Seasons Buffet, the 24-hour Sundance Grill, awardwinning Twin Creeks Steakhouse and Mi Casa Grill Cantina, as well as Starbucks and Johnny Rockets. Several bars and lounges offer a great place to gather after work or before a show at Shady Grove Lounge, Mermaid Lounge and Flare Bar. In addition to the flagship 165,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Silverton offers 90,000 square feet of gaming, including the new Sports Book powered by CG Technology.

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Special thanks go to Cancer Treatment Centers of America and the Silverton for their support of this program. This year’s honorees were chosen by a panel who have a unique perspective on the honor: a group of last year’s Women to Watch reviewed all the nominations and offered their top choices. They chose leaders in business, medicine and philanthropy. It’s an esteemed group of women whom VEGAS INC is honored to profile.

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Tina Kilmer

Vice President of Product Compliance

Scientific Games

N I don’t think there is any kind of secret sauce to success in life and business.

I wish there was.

ot surprisingly, 2014 was a busy year for Tina Kilmer, who’s responsible for product compliance at the gaming division of Scientific Games, which recently acquired Bally Technologies: her staff produced more than 42,000 jurisdictional product submissions in 2014, including more than 200 game approvals; new hardware approvals for Bally’s award-winning Pro Series Wave slot cabinet, and a new 55-inch Jumbo cabinet; table game, electronic table systems, and shuffler product submissions; and the approval of Bally’s first multi-jurisdictional widearea progressive (WAP) slot link, which went live in August 2014 and linked jackpots in Nevada and New Jersey.

With her team expected to grow by more than 60 percent this year, Kilmer will work on integrating various teams

Dr. Mable Smith Founding Dean of Nursing

Roseman University of Health Sciences

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r. Mable Smith has become a role model to her students as well as members within the community.

The pioneer in nursing education in Las Vegas has been a knowledgeable and distinguished professional throughout her career, which is noteworthy for many things, including efforts to emphasize the importance of nursing all over the country.

Smith’s messages to prospective Roseman students is posted prominently on the school’s website: “Roseman University’s ABSN program is a wonderful opportunity for those who are looking for a career change and for college graduates who have experienced a change of heart over their first degree. Regardless of how you’ve come to consider nursing

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as a career choice, if you have a bachelor’s degree, our accelerated nursing program could be a great fit for you.”

Going in to 2015, Roseman nursing students can expect to be busy, thanks to Smith, who said she’s working to “add additional education offerings and advance interprofessional education, especially with Roseman College of Medicine.”

She plans to develop graduate programs in the college of nursing; create a web-based resource for nurse educators and administrators; expand community relations to ensure consistency in goals and outcomes; provide consulting services to nurse educators/administrators; and engage in professional development.

— Howard Riell

and revamping Scientific Games’ global compliance process to align the business units and ensure the highest level of technical compliance.

Much of Kilmer’s effort in 2015 will be focused on technology. One of her team’s goals is to expand Bally’s Nevada-New Jersey slot link to other states.

Kilmer’s team is also looking at skillbased games and mobile gaming within a casino to attract the younger generation. Nevada regulators have asked her team to help them understand the technology so they can craft regulations and technical standards to bring it to casinos.

“This is going to be another whirlwind year at Bally,” Kilmer said. “I have assumed a much larger role, managing all product compliance for our combined gaming division. My team and responsibilities have nearly doubled. I’m excited

about the challenge, and my major goal for 2015 will be bringing our two incredible teams together, integrating the best of our processes and procedures, and making sure that we don’t miss a beat.”

Away from work, Kilmer continues mentoring and volunteering in the community with her family, including at food banks. She recently joined the community advisory board of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children and wants to use her expertise to help them cost-effectively expand their services to serve more children and families.

“I don’t think there is any kind of secret sauce to success in life and business,” she said. “I wish there was. It is all about trying, learning, and trying again, and making sure that you stay focused on your end goal.”

— Howard Riell

is pleased to announce that Jennifer Braster has been recognized as a 2015 Woman to Watch and Retired Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court A. William Maupin has become of counsel to the firm.

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Kassi Belz

President

MassMedia

K I believe the key to success is not only pursuing your passion, but surrounding yourself with talented people who share your commitment and drive you to succeed.

assi Belz has spent her career positioning and building brands, providing strategic vision and managing campaigns that garner compelling business results.

As president of MassMedia in Henderson, Belz brings more than 12 years of experience leading diverse teams in developing and implementing awardwinning communication and marketing campaigns for clients in the health care, corporate, utilities, government and food service industries.

Since she joined MassMedia in 2005, the agency has grown from a boutique firm into a multimillion-dollar integrated marketing company that provides a wide variety of valuable services to local, regional and national clients.

The formation of MassMedia’s digital department served as Belz’s most significant achievement in 2014, she said.

“While our agency has operated in the digital space for many years, we

recognized the importance of developing a dedicated department to meet the increasingly complex digital marketing needs of companies across the nation,” Belz said. “MassMedia now offers a full suite of digital services, including website strategy and development, social media strategy, content strategy, video production, digital media buying and online brand management.”

Belz is poised to further expand the company’s reach in 2015. She has developed a focused strategy to build upon the company’s successes in the upcoming year, including efforts to expand the agency’s new digital department and grow MassMedia’s client base.

Business development will serve as a top priority as well, as Belz seeks to further position MassMedia as a trusted partner for leading brands across the nation. The months ahead will also see her take on greater responsibility when she becomes a partner.

“In 2015, I will continue to build upon MassMedia’s reputation for producing effective, thought-provoking campaigns,” she said. “I also look forward to expanding MassMedia’s diverse client roster by focusing on the acquisition of new business from local, regional and national companies.”

Belz’s passion her profession, she reflects, has never wavered. “Throughout my career, I have benefitted tremendously from my passion for public relations, marketing and advertising,” she said. “I believe the key to success is not only pursuing your passion, but surrounding yourself with talented people who share your commitment and drive you to succeed. Hard work and dedication have also played an instrumental role in my success. If you dedicate yourself to something — whether it is your career, marriage or children — and put in the effort, you will experience success.”

— Howard Riell

Danielle Ford Founder

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A teen mom is trying to figure out how to graduate, dealing with their parents, their relationship status. …

But if she can get through those first few years, she can come out (as) an empowered woman.”

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t 17, Danielle Ford was another statistic, and not a good one. She was pregnant with her first child, ready to drop out of high school and dealing with an abusive relationship.

Things got worse. She eventually became a single mom with two kids and was working three jobs while going to beauty school. She persevered, thanks to determination and a relentless work ethic. For the past few years, she has been sharing her insights with young moms in hopes of helping them through similar experiences.

“It’s the little things that people do, the little looks, the snubbing,” she said of the teen mom experience. “You have to think: a teen mom is also trying to figure out how to graduate, dealing with their parents, their relationship status. … But if she can get through those first few years, she can come out (as) an empowered woman.”

Ford opened up a skin care busi- “Young Mom’s Club doesn’t even have ness where she learned, through some many members from Las Vegas,” she studying and trial and error, quite a bit added. “We have members from Africa, about marketing. But when she tapped Australia, the UK; it’s very far reaching.” into online marketing, she eventually Ford has done one-on-one consultabandoned the skin care business and ing for young moms, released a free opened up Social Lights Video, which e-workbook, “The 7 Steps to Being a specializes in teaching clients how to Kick Ass Young Mom.” She also spoke produce and use videos to market their at TedX Fremont East Women in 2012 business online. She now specializes in about focusing on “shifting our mindset helping all types of businesses learn the to something more positive” when disins and outs of online marketing using cussing the topic of teen motherhood. video and other means.

This year, she will publish a full-length “I realized I could work from home book on the subject. and be more involved with my kids. I Ford is also working to create a lomade that shift about five years ago,” cal nonprofit — in collaboration with six said Ford, 28. other young moms — that will focus on Ford is also the founder of Young self-esteem workshops and providing Mom’s Club, an online forum that em- financial and volunteer support to local powers young mothers to achieve life charities that help young mothers with and career goals and get past judgment basic needs and other support services. and criticism often heard from the public.

— Brian Sodoma

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Holly Reese

Senior and Transgender Programs Manager

The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada

A I’m excited about continued expansion in the future, and the fact that I’m a part of so many people’s lives.

s an out lesbian who has long been active in the LGBTQ community — including serving on the board and as queer antiviolence advocacy services coordinator for Gender Justice Nevada — Holly Reese was shocked into action when she attended a 2011 Transgender Day of Remembrance, which memorializes those who have been killed because of transphobia, and heard the story of a transgender woman of color who had been beaten, stabbed, shot, run over and thrown in a dumpster.

“I realized we really needed to be talking about this, and thought it was really important that Gender Justice ally with the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada — because the Center is the center of our community,” said Reese.

The Texas native, who has a bache-

lor of arts from the University of South which she distributed among the comFlorida, assumed the role of senior and munity last year. transgender programs manager for the Based on the results, she created Center in August of 2014. the center’s first program designed for Since then, Reese has been focus- LGBTQ senior citizens. ing on transgender people and LGBTQ “We have an enormous space at senior citizens. This includes five new the Center that sits vacant during the transgender support groups as well daytime, so we turned it into a seas a clothing exchange, which has nior drop-in room, with Men’s Mongiven away more than 1,100 garments days, Transgender Tuesdays, Women’s since its launch three months ago. This Wednesdays, Lunch & Learn Thursdays year, Reese will continue to expand and Open House Fridays,” said Reese, transgender services at the Center who also plans to use the survey rewith a new program for married cou- sults to secure funding for wellness and ples with one partner who is undergo- transportation for seniors at the Cening gender transition, as well as a social ter, and also hopes to create a resource group for transgender youth and a sup- guide of local LGBTQ-friendly busiport group for parents of transgender nesses, restaurants and other services. children.

“I’m excited about continued expansion Reese is also committed to growing in the future, and the fact that I’m a part services for LGBTQ senior citizens 50 of so many people’s lives.” years and older, and devised a survey — Danielle Birkin

Cynthia Berry

Regional Vice President of Operations

21st Century Oncology

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ynthia Berry always knew she Today, as a vice president for 21st wanted to be a nurse; but be- Century Oncology, Berry is happy coming an administrator was playing a role in her team members’ never part of the plan. After working professional development. “I really bedside for 10 years, she began a mas- enjoy fostering that personal growth ter’s degree program that eventually of employees and the team as we proled her to an opportunity to lead a criti- vide the highest level of care,” she said. cal care team in 2007, and she has flourBerry enjoys the challenges that ished as an administrator ever since. come with balancing a budget while Berry’s drive for graduate nurs- delivering quality care and still eming school was born out of a desire to braces a patient-first mindset. “I reteach other nurses and those new to ally still consider myself a nurse. … My the field. “At a very young age, I had focus is not to take from the quality a desire to be a nurse. I never really of care the community receives. It’s considered anything else,” she said. actually quite the opposite,” she said. “(But) about 10 years into being a criti- “For me it’s always about changing and cal care nurse, I started to develop a developing.” desire to be a nurse educator.”

— Brian Sodoma

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Anita Romero Senior Vice President/ Staff Operations and Technology

Southwest Gas Corp.

A We’re always fundraising.

There are always areas we can tap.

s a high school junior in New target a greater number of smaller fun- into a director of engineering role in 1997 Mexico, Anita Romero lived on draising opportunities and events. For and then to a vice president position by her own and worked three part- years, local retailers or restaurants have, 2002. She won the Southwest Gas Salute time jobs to make ends meet. Food at certain times of the year, given a por- to Excellence Award in 1999 for her coststamps helped, but she was often des- tion of sales to the food bank. Three containment efforts. In 2002, Gas Utilperate for basic needs. Years later, the Square is targeting more of these small ity Manager Magazine also named her successful Southwest Gas executive is but significant opportunities.

“Manager of the Year.” now doing her part to make sure those “The dollar amounts aren’t as large, Romero is proud of Southwest Gas’s who are food insufficient in Las Vegas but you can diversify the income stream,” philanthropic culture. She enjoys parare taken care of.

Romero said. “We’re always fundraising. ticipating in the company’s Blue-Building Romero will be this year’s chairman There are always areas we can tap.”

Lives Up Everywhere community initiative. of the board for Three Square, the valAnother goal for Romero and her Every year, the effort creates volunteer ley’s largest and fastest-growing food team is to increase the nutritional value teams to help with events like home imbank. She will also help the organiza- of the food the Three Square team dis- provement projects for needy families or tion transition from its start-up phase by tributes. “People who are food insecure packing lunches for local school children, helping to implement a more sustain- don’t have all the nutrition they need.” among other community engagements. able financial strategy that is less reliant Romero moved to Southern Nevada “Our employees live and work here, on large foundation donors. in 1992 and joined Southwest Gas as a so it’s important for them to be involved Romero and her team are currently manager of design and standards. A me- in the community.” she said. working with a marketing firm to help chanical engineer by trade, she moved — Brian Sodoma

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ommitted to providing a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves, attorney Jennifer Braster is an outspoken advocate for the animals, uniting her legal knowledge and know-how with her lifelong love of our four-legged friends.

A native of Philadelphia, Braster is a founding partner of Naylor & Braster, which she co-launched last year following stints with Pisanelli Bice and Lionel Sawyer & Collins, where she honed her litigation experience. But after a year as a stayat-home-mom, she wanted the ability to better balance her home and professional lives, and also wanted the freedom to pick and choose her own battles.

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take on (animal welfare) cases that might not be as professionally profitable, but allow me to take my skills and apply them to something I’m passionate about,” said Braster.

Braster regularly educates attorneys on animal law and is steadfast in her commitment to putting pet owners in touch with lawyers who can help them.

Furthermore, this year, Braster intends to reach out to animal lobbyists to see if there’s any way she can assist with anything in the legislation, while also continuing her quest to help change procedures and ordinances related to pets, who are currently considered property under the law.

— Danielle Birkin

to Karen Rubel, our Woman to Watch, from the Board of Trustees, Staff and Volunteers.

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Kim Amato

Executive Director

Baby’s Bounty

I Parents shouldn’t have to choose between a crib and groceries.

n 2008, Kim Amato was serving as the executive director of the Nevada Homeless Alliance, and discovered a gap in services for newborns.

“At our annual Project Homeless Connect, I was seeing mothers bringing in (infants) with clothes that were too big, and then I began wondering what it’s like to bring a newborn home from the hospital when you have no home,” said the former art consultant and owner of Amato Art Works.

Haunted by these images, the New Jersey native began investigating how often newborns were being released from the hospital without the proper clothing and supplies for their health, safety and well-being, and discovered that indeed, many new parents have no appropriate provisions whatsoever. So she started reaching out to family, friends, churches,

schools, businesses and eventually the sustainability — “we’re in year seven, but government, and founded Baby’s Bounty. we want to be around for year 17,” she Now in its seventh year, Baby’s Bounty said — and is also committed to further provides families in need — who must be promoting the organization’s Safe Sleep referred to the organization — with Baby program, which advocates the ABCs of Bundles, which include a portable crib, safe sleep, namely: babies should sleep car seat, bathtub with hygiene products, Alone, on their Backs, in a Crib. blankets, bottles, a carrier, and all types of “In our community over a five-year clothing, from socks and onsies to entire period, 113 babies died from sleeping outfits, many with the tags still attached, with an adult or another sibling,” Amato thanks to the generosity of Southern Ne- said. “So we have a statewide message vada individuals and businesses. and have collaborated with the health “In our first year, we helped about 175 division. Babies in need can receive a babies, whereas last year we served 733 portable crib through the referral probabies — including 19 sets of twins,” Am- cess, because parents shouldn’t have to ato said, adding that this breaks down choose between a crib and groceries.” to about 60 Bundles per month that inNow a national presence with an afclude some 2,500 pieces of clothing. filiate in Maryland, “We’re eager to share In 2015, Amato hopes to find better in other communities, because we may ways to collaborate on funding with Clark be small, but we’re mighty,” Amato said.

County agencies in order to enhance — Danielle Birkin

Visi n.

We’d like to congratulate our own Kassi Belz for being honored as one of the 2015 Women to Watch. Working with you – and growing with you – is a genuine privilege for all of us.

Here’s to you, Kassi.

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Karen Rubel Vice President for Development

Nathan Adelson Hospice

D Every day is an opportunity to learn something new. I also believe you can’t be afraid to try something new — outside your comfort zone.

ynamic businesswoman Karen RuThe months ahead will see the launch bel helped to make Nathan Adel- of a new initiative called Deciding Tomorson Hospice the largest nonprofit row…Today. This planning program enhospice in Nevada. Her dedication, hard courages families to begin the conversawork and development savvy have led the tion about what they want at the end of organization to an increased donor base their lives. The goal of the program is to and superior hospice and palliative care transform the culture so people shift from treatment programs. She has also worked not talking about dying to feeling comwith key community leaders in donor de- fortable and confident in talking about velopment and has shown true innovation end-of-life wishes. in her approach and work at the hospice.

“Our new program, Deciding Tomorrow…

A major accomplishment in 2014 was Today, will elevate the community conthe remodel of the flagship inpatient unit versation about end of life care,” she said. on Swenson Street, she said. “I led a team “Our goal for this program is to help people that completed a $2.2-million remodel of feel comfortable talking with their families the facility. The Swenson inpatient facility and physicians about the quality of life was the second hospice inpatient facility they want at the end of their journey.” built in the country. It is a model for other This 2015 community education caminpatient units in the U.S. It was an honor paign, which will complement the Elaine to work to ensure it’s around for another Wynn Palliative Care Program, is de35-plus years.” signed to encompass all comprehensive

end-of-life discussions through specifically designed tools and dedicated team members will provide direction and lead discussions with patients and families, and access and assistance using the Nevada Living Will Lockbox.

Rubel will also continue to oversee the $2-million renovation at the hospice’s flagship inpatient unit, improving access and care for the hospice’s future patients and families. She also remains a strong advocate of the hospice’s mission that “no one end the journey of life alone, afraid or in pain.” Her approach to business is the same as her approach to life in general.

“I am always in the learning mode,” she said. “Every day is an opportunity to learn something new. I also believe you can’t be afraid to try something new — outside your comfort zone.”

— Howard Riell

Congratulations Anita Romero for being named one of the

2015 Women to Watch Anita’s distinguished career and absolute commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact at Southwest Gas and in the communities we serve. We salute Anita and all the other nominees.

Thank you for inspiring us.

Anita Romero Senior Vice President Staff Operations & Technology

SWGas Vegas Inc., Women to Watch 2015, 9.5” x 6”, color, 1.13.2015

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ment to his helper?

37 Speak indistinctly 38 Washington’s Sea-__ Airport 39 Rhine tributary 40 Reservation for an upper berth?

41 Word with circle or city 42 Apple polisher 44 Defensive hoops tactic 45 “__ your father” 48 Driving need?

49 Virus in 2014 news 50 __ d’Alene 51 Angiogram image 53 Initiate 56 Call on 58 Carefully controlled refrigerant 59 First name in late-night 60 Every seven days 61 Bears’ org.

65 Respectful reply 66 Linen shades 68 Salvage crew member 69 Rhone tributary 70 Los Angeles-based ISP 73 Military drill syllable 74 Author Wharton 75 In a mood 78 Farm fraction 82 Is down with 83 Pitchers may hold them 84 Bloodhound asset 85 Came down with 86 Scrolling convenience 88 Dating concerns for teens 90 Turf maintenance brand 92 Library, e.g.

93 Detests 94 Bar order 95 Like many metal joints 97 Rap sheet entry 98 Type smaller than pica 99 Fool, with “up” 100 Macbeth’s burial site 101 Worshipper of the sun god Inti 102 School attachment?

103 Lackawanna’s lake 104 Make mention of 105 Prismatic bone 106 Animal that doesn’t sound very interesting 107 Season opener?

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