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Those responsible for the massive Oscars flub wherein the Best Picture honor went to “La La Land” instead of the actual winner, “Moonlight,” have been barred from overseeing future ceremonies. The incident reportedly stemmed from a Twitter distraction.

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noteworthy stories

how bad ink gets busted

on the cover Planting season in Southern Nevada is already underway.

Regrettable tattoos are epidemic — the fault of bad artists and canvases with terrible ideas. What are the options for erasing that winged corn dog from your neck? And what are the most-removed names from inked tributes to love that didn’t last?

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gardening for dining

If growing things in the lush soil of California’s Central Valley is like a dog — easy and validating — then growing things in the Las Vegas Valley is like a cat whose love can only be won through slow, dedicated work. But once you’ve tamed your patch of desert, it can be incredibly fruitful and change your eating experience.

coming up so, so fast

Daniel Suarez got his start racing go-karts in Mexico at age 11. Today, the 25-year-old is a rising star of NASCAR, and he’s also a big fan of Las Vegas’ track. Ahead of the annual Kobalt 400, Suarez said: “There are a lot of Hispanic and Latin American people here, and it’s amazing. ... I know that they love NASCAR here.”

when no is the answer

Work relationships are fraught with the potential for misunderstanding, overstepped bounds and bruised egos — which is why it’s so hard to say no to a boss or a colleague. But there are strengths to establishing boundaries, and obvious benefits when it comes to work-life balance. Do you know when it’s right to put your foot down?

more news in Boulder City is a tough sell 20 Building Residents of the quaint city have a habit of opposing public land sales to developers.

spring beauty

No-makeup makeup. Pool hair. Glossy everything. Don’t be caught with last season’s look, as spring is knocking. more life n Recipe, P30 n Adoptable pets, P32 n Calendar of events, P40

What will happen to Planned Parenthood? The long-running conflict over federal funding for the organization is coming to a head.

opinion

Mass deportation meets legislation It’s crucial for Nevada to protect immigrant families from federal government overreach.

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A participant performs for the crowd during the 10th Annual Sign Spinning Championships at Fremont Street Experience. (Mikayla Whitmore/staff)

FEB. 27

HAPPY READING Nevada Reading Week kicked off. The statewide initiative encourages a love of reading and happens the last week of February to coincide with the birthday of Dr. Seuss.

march 1

hockey hurrah Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley’s final payment to the National Hockey League cleared, meaning the expansion team can begin making trades and signing free agents.

march 3

filling buckets One Night for One Drop, Cirque du Soleil’s annual charity fundraiser for communities in need of access to safe water, was staged at New York-New York.

march 7

rare crowd An estimated 129,000 are expected at the Las Vegas Convention Center through March 11 for ConExpo-Con/ Agg, an international trade show for the construction industries.

march 9

deep breath The Las Vegas Stadium Authority meets for the last time before NFL owners gather in Phoenix, when they could vote on the Raiders’ proposed move to Las Vegas.

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billion Nevada’s gaming revenue in January, up 12 percent compared with the same month last year. The figure is “the highest win amount” since February 2013.

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hoops heaven Three college basketball tournaments will draw fans from throughout the region to Las Vegas.

Stacey Whitton, performing as Marilyn Monroe, shares the stage with audience member Donald Drouin during a debut of tribute artists in the “Legends in Concert” show at the Flamingo. The new cast will perform through May 11. (STEVE

n The Mountain West Conference Tournament (men and women), where UNLV plays, tips off first, running March 6-11 at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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UNLV’s Uche Ofoegbu

National rank of the Centennial High School girls’ basketball team on espn. com after the team’s third consecutive state championship in the largeschool category. Centennial beat Bishop Manogue of Reno, 97-52, for the title.

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n The WAC (men and women) follows March 8-11 at the Orleans Arena.

rock hard

n The Pac-12 (men only) is slated for March 8-11 at T-Mobile Arena.

THREATENING CALL IS A CALL TO ACTION March 7 & 14

ahoy, matey!

In preparation for Pirate Fest and its main event — the Cardboard Regatta — two complimentary ship-building workshops will be offered at Zappos’ headquarters at 400 Stewart Ave. on March 7 (from 1 to 4 p.m.) and 14 (from 7 to 9 p.m.). Attendees will build models with free supplies and get expert advice on life-size execution, remembering that an impressive-looking boat is almost as important as one that floats. For details, visit piratefestlv.com.

Metro and the FBI investigated a bomb threat Feb. 27 against the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada. The threatening automated phone call was one of dozens received by Jewish centers across the county.

Registration opened for Hard Rock Rising, a battle of the bands spanning more than 125 Hard Rock locations worldwide. The winner of the May competition will perform a halftime show at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami and create a music video.

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story time

A first-grader from C.C. Ronnow Elementary School reads to Scruffy, a terrier up for adoption during a reading event at The Animal Foundation. (mikayla whitmore/staff)

Additional summer and fall performances recently announced for Cher’s show at the Park Theater at the Monte Carlo. The diva will belt out her hits and pull off her famous costume changes Aug. 2-19 and Nov. 8-25.

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HOW TATTOOS ARE CREATED

The reason tattoos are permanent is because the ink particles are too big for the body’s white blood cells to dispose of.

Ink particles remain underneath the top layers of skin after they are injected by a tattoo gun. The “gun” is actually a grouping of needles moving rapidly in and out of the skin, depositing the ink. A fresh tattoo is essentially a collection of tiny, open wounds.

TATTOO REMOVAL:

WHAT TO DO WHEN THE INK MUST GO

TOP 5 REA SONS F O R R E M OVAL The ranking varies from shop to shop, but these are some of the most common drivers of tattoo removal in Las Vegas:

Names that are no longer significant

Starting a new job that deems it inappropriate

The art was done poorly

The tattoo was a fad that is long past

A person’s body image suffered

BY JESSE GRANGER | STAFF WRITER

It was a late night in Vegas and you’d just left the club with your buddies. You were a few too many cocktails in, stumbled across a tattoo parlor and you loved Shannon — so why not? ¶ Now you’re set to marry Lauren, and that “Shannon” tattoo stretching across your bicep is more than inconvenient. ¶ Las Vegas is the unofficial capital of the world when it comes to bad tattoo decisions, but thanks to laser technology and other methods, the ink is no longer permanent. Removal can be time-consuming OF PEOPLE WITH TATTOOS and expensive. It also can be painful, NOW REGRET THEM, according to a 2012 study by but so can showing off that firethe British Association of breathing dragon spiraling around Dermatologists. your calf every time you wear shorts. ¶ It’s no coincidence that there are more than 15 tattoo removal shops in the valley. Here’s what you should know about the process.

ALMOST A THIRD

ProSkin, a skin care clinic in London, removed more than 6,000 tattoos in 2015. These were the top names removed: MALE 1. Lee 2. Darrell 3. Phil 4. Steve 5. Gary 6. Richard 7. John 8. Paul 9. Joe 10. Nathan

FEMALE 1. Kelly 2. Shannon 3. Jessica 4. Lauren 5. Sarah 6. Lisa 7. Katie 8. Tina 9. Megan 10. Amy

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MOST POPULAR

LASER

Widely regarded as the most effective method, laser removal penetrates the skin with an intense beam of light to break up the ink particles. Once the particles are broken apart, the body’s immune system can remove the pigments over time. White blood cells carry the ink bits to the liver, leaving the skin relatively clear. Laser removal usually takes multiple sessions, depending on the size and darkness of the tattoo. Because the body takes time to flush the pigment, sessions must usually be separated by a few weeks. “It varies, and there are a lot of factors that determine how many sessions it takes — the age of tattoo, if it’s faded or not and the type of ink that was used,” said Sarah Spencer, owner of PHAZE Laser Med Spa. “For some people, the tattoo is permanently removed with only three or four sessions. Some take eight to 12 sessions.” The process is described as painful by some, comparing the feeling to the popping of oil from a hot pan. Some removal centers will administer a local anesthetic prior to the procedure, while others use cryotherapy machines with ultra-cold air to numb the skin.

MEDICAL PROCEDURE

Some studios offer dermabrasion and excision, but they tend to be so painful, ineffective and expensive that laser removal is crushing them in the marketplace. Dermabrasion is basically sanding off the top layer of skin until the tattoo is gone. Excision is cutting the tattooed skin off with a scalpel.

CREAM

The effectiveness of at-home creams is highly debated, with no clear answer. Tat-BGone and Tattoo-Off are the two most effective creams, according to the Tattoo Removal Institute. The creams are much cheaper than laser removal, but still run $60-70 for a one-month supply. If they work, it takes several months.

COVER-UP TATTOO

While this isn’t exactly removal, many feel that covering up an unwanted tattoo with a new one is the best way to deal with unsightly ink. Some people get tattoos faded with lasers to make the cover-up process easier.

MEMORA BLE CELEBR I T Y R E M OVALS

ANGELINA JOLIE removed “Billy Bob” from her left shoulder after breaking up with Billy Bob Thornton and replaced it with coordinates to all of her family’s birthplaces.

JOHNNY DEPP had “Winona Forever” on his right shoulder. After he and Winona Ryder split, he had the last two letters of her name removed so that it read “Wino Forever” — making it more accurate, according to Depp. He also altered a tattoo that read “SLIM” on his knuckles, a reference to his most recent wife Amber Heard. Now, it appears to read “SCUM.”

TOM ARNOLD famously got a large tattoo of Roseanne Barr’s face over his heart in an attempt to save his marriage with her. He later said it was the stupidest thing he’d ever done and had it removed.

EVA LONGORIA removed three tattoos after splitting with San Antonio Spurs star Tony Parker in 2010. The tattoos were “NINE” on the back of her neck, which was a reference to Parker’s jersey number, “07-0707” on her wrist for their wedding anniversary, and Parker’s initials hidden somewhere on her body.

MELANIE GRIFFITH had Antonio Banderas’ last name sloppily erased from inside a heart on her right arm.

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Water collected from rainfall can be used to supplement your irrigation.

by Molly O’Donnell & sunday staff

Spring is still weeks away, but Southern Nevada welcomes the warmth early, with the National Gardening Association declaring Feb. 16 the beginning of our frost-free growing season. From there, it’s 285 days of almost guaranteed sun, such that even the blackest thumb might pull off a healthy tomato plant. If you’ve never had the guts to grow your own, now is the time to dig your fingers into the dirt of Las Vegas. Yes, it may need some amending. And yes, you may need some patience. Not everything was meant to thrive in our climate. But this guide can help you build a garden that will feed your family, and maybe a little piece of your soul.

When is a good time to plant? Desert weather patterns mean we have two planting seasons every year: spring and fall. Most springtime veggies can be started inside in February or March, planted outside with seeds or seedlings in March or April, and be harvested by May or June (see guide on Page 16).

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Don’t worry about shade “Tomato Lady” Leslie Doyle: “Sunlight isn’t the problem. The problem is you’re not thoroughly watering.” Still, if you want an extra layer of defense, you can try shade cloth or planting companion plants that block sun (i.e., the three sisters of corn, beans and squash).

Don’t build beds on top of mature tree roots Edmunds: “If you have a huge tree, you have huge tree roots, and so if you put a raised bed on top of tree roots and you put water in the raised bed, guess where the tree roots go? And the tree wins.”

Don’t assume you’re limited because you’re in the desert Star Nursery’s Crystal Gwaltney: “There are desert-adapted seeds for most trees, fruits, etc.: almonds, apples, nectarines, pomegranate, figs, plums, peaches, apricots — all viable options. Other than tropicals, you can pretty much grow anything.”

Tips and tools to get you started “There’s something about gardening that speaks to everyone who gets involved, and that makes them start,” said Ann Edmunds, master gardener coordinator for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. But starting can feel especially daunting in our valley, because the soil requires tenderness and the climate can be harsh. Even Edmunds, a garden nymph from childhood, remembers moving from the East Coast and having to figure things out all over again. And it isn’t just about the head game. Gardeners need tools just like chefs, and building a proper arsenal in the shed is like stocking a kitchen. Local green thumbs offered advice on what you need.

If your soil seems to require a jackhammer, build a raised bed Edmunds: “People make it out of wood, half-whiskey barrels, concrete — a lot of (beds) that you buy are different types of plastics. It really depends on your location. Anything that’s on top of the native soil that you can fill with some fertile soil (works), and irrigation, that’s key. A raised bed generally has to be near water and close to where you’re going to use it. If it’s too far away, you’re going to forget about your vegetables.”

Many types of veggies can be grown in the same bed, but be careful to group items by their growth dates. Early-producing crops such as spinach, carrots and onions should be grouped together; perennial vegetables such as asparagus, garlic and artichokes also can grow together. This allows you to harvest and replant vegetables without disturbing surrounding plants that aren’t ready.

Beware of the wind Consider protecting your more sensitive plants with trellises and structures.

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SUPPORT YOUR POLLINATORS

Plant the same species in clumps to make food easier for pollinators to find.

“Believe it or not, you have a bee to thank for every one in three bites of food you eat.” That’s the headline on Greenpeace’s “Save the Bees” platform, which hammers the seriousness of the collapsing global bee population. ¶ The insects do about 80 percent of the pollination on the planet, including 75 percent of fruits, vegetables and nuts, amounting to 70 of the top 100 crops feeding humans. ¶ Scientists point to a number of factors in the honeybee’s rapid decline, but parasites, habitat loss and pesticides are big ones. Beekeepers lost about 44 percent of their colonies in 2015-2016, according to a survey by the Bee Informed Partnership, an alliance of research labs, universities, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ¶ “We’re now in the second year of high rates of summer loss, which is cause for serious concern,” project director Dennis vanEngelsdorp said in a blog post. ¶ Angela O’Callaghan, social horticulture specialist for the University of Nevada’s Cooperative Extension, has joined the movement to aid the survival of pollinators, including hummingbirds, bats and the “lovely flying miracles” known as butterflies. ¶ “If it’s anything that flies to a flower, or flies from one flower to another, it can be a pollinator,” O’Callaghan said. ¶ Here is her advice on what to plant to attract and support our pollinating allies.

Avoid hybrid flower breeds, which often don’t have pollen, nectar and fragrance.

FOR HUMMINGBIRDS, PLANT ... Flowers that are deep-throated and red, such as red yucca or aloe vera, and blossom-crowned desert trees like pomegranate and bottlebrush.

Use a hummingbird feeder, with artificial nectar (4:1, water and sugar) to attract hummingbirds.

FOR BUTTERFLIES, PLANT ... Anything with wide, flat flowers where they have a space to land and feed, especially lantana and the flowers of mature dill.

“The most important thing is, don’t go spraying around your house,” O’Callaghan said. “Insecticides, yeah, they’ll kill roaches — and all kinds of other insects. So you want to be really attentive to that if you’re serious about wanting to help pollinators.”

Choose night-blooming flowers to support nocturnal pollinators, including moths and bats.

HOW TO ADD NUTRIENTS TO YOUR SOIL Many novices tend to overdo it on the fertilizer. We know how dry it is, so we overcompensate with the black stuff out of the bag to lock in the moisture we assume is escaping ’round the clock. A couple of factors can make this an overreaction. Depending on the size and material you’re planting in — clay, plastic, pot, plot, bed — incorporating some organic matter into your soil once a year may be all that’s needed. Clay pots are always preferable to plastic because they breath, but if you’re serious about your veggies, a raised bed is your best bet. A better bet for dry or sandy soil (you can do a pH test to be sure using a kit from your garden store) is to work in 3 inches or so of compost, covering it with mulch to retain moisture. Every year, make sure the first 2 inches contain a “fresh” batch of this rotten concoction. This way your soil will stay the perfect host to your future food.

Some gardeners keep a bucket under the kitchen sink filled with eggshells, coffee grinds, bits of melon and other organic food wastes. These are great for fertilizing once they begin to decompose.

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Beans Beets Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage (summer) Carrots Cauliflower Celery Corn Cucumbers Eggplants Garlic Kale Leeks Lettuce Melons Okra Onions Parsnips Peas Peppers Potatoes Pumpkins Radishes Spinach and similar greens Squash (summer) Sweet Potatoes Swiss Chard Tomatoes Watermelons

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Want more advice? Call the Nevada Cooperative Extension’s help line at 702-257-5555 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drop-in tours of its gardens happen at 10 a.m. on Fridays, with Saturday “theme” tours of various plant collections on deck for spring. Check out the Facebook page of the Master Gardeners of Southern Nevada for event information and pictures of what’s blooming. P l a n t i nd o o r s

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Nevada insurance exchange focused on reaching more people in need With the future of Obamacare in doubt, counselors continue educating consumers on the law as it is BY ADAM CANDEE STAFF WRITER

First, a reassuring word from the woman in charge of the state’s Affordable Care Act program to the 89,061 Nevadans who signed up for coverage this year: You’re good. “There isn’t any concern about 2017,” said Heather Korbulic, executive director of the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange. That island of relative certainty amid the swirling sea of questions about the ACA’s future under a hostile Congress and presidential administration stands as rare encouraging news for Nevadans accessing health insurance through the public marketplace. Republican pledges to repeal and replace the ACA hovered over the program’s open enrollment period, tasking Korbulic and her team with considerable myth-busting. “With the environment we’re in now with the Trump administration, there was a lot of confusion,” said Janel Davis, communications officer for the exchange. “(Consumers said), ‘I heard Trump’s getting rid of the tax penalty.’ We told them, ‘No, that’s a myth; this is still a law and you’re going to have to pay that penalty.’ You also had the other side of people, who

get the insurance for their family,” Korbulic said. “Insurance is incredibly complicated. Even understanding the difference between a copay and a deductible, and outlining what your responsibilities are as a consumer, is said, ‘I want to get that subsidy before enough of an uphill climb in terms of it goes away.’ ” educational literacy.” Enrollment via Nevada’s hybrid Davis spoke with call-center counmarketplace — in which the state cerselors after the Jan. 31 close of the tifies plans and determines eligibility three-month sign-up period to find while sign-ups process through the out the most common requests refederal healthcare.gov system — grew ceived. by roughly 900 people in 2017, ac“I think a lot of the consumers need cording to data from the Centers for an ‘Insurance 101’ Medicare & MedicInsurance because it’s conaid Services. Within fusing,” Davis said. the 89,061 enrollees is incredibly “There’s a lot of are about 29,000 complicated. tax questions, and people new to the ‘What’s my payprogram this year, Even understanding the ment going to be?’ CMS said. difference between a A lot of consumers While some who copay and a deductible, struggle with the signed up for inidea of what a desurance through and outlining what your ductible is. They the marketplace responsibilities are as a see a huge numexpressed concern consumer, is enough of ber. When they’re about its future going through the viability, Korbuan uphill climb in terms enrollment prolic and Davis said of educational literacy.” cess, (counselors) many more people have to explain discussed simpler — HEATHER KORBULIC, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF what this means.” questions with enTHE SILVER STATE HEALTH Some new enrollment counselINSURANCE EXCHANGE rollees became ors. used to managing “When I talk ditheir health through visits to urgent rectly to our consumers, the mindcare and emergency rooms, running set is less insight into where the dolup sizable bills, Davis said, prompting lars come from and what the politics the most basic of questions: “ ‘Now looks like, and (more) a bigger conthat I have health insurance, what do cern about what they need to do to

I do with it?’ They were calling our call center and finding out what their benefits are.” Nevada’s enrollment grew from about 32,000 in 2014 to nearly 75,000 in 2015. This year’s modest gains still pleased Korbulic, who cited the loss of roughly 80 percent of the 500 brokers who sold ACA plans in 2015 over a payment dispute with carriers as a major challenge in growing the number of covered Nevadans. Korbulic and her team also have little idea of their target market because of an ongoing battle with CMS over data. People enroll through the federal government after the shift to a hybrid marketplace, giving CMS control of their demographic information. The exchange cannot access that data in real time, despite repeated requests to CMS. CMS does not release demographic information on any set timetable, spokesman Jack Cheevers said. The data include aggregate information on age, gender, identified race, stated income level and rural/urban designation. “The release of more such data would be a violation of our standards regarding the protection of personally identifiable information,” Cheevers said. CMS became a vendor for the state exchange this year, charging Nevada 1.5 percent in per-member, permonth fees after two years of operat-

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29,000 2020

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Americans who stand to lose coverage if the ACA is repealed without a replacement

ing at no cost. That amount jumps to 2 percent in 2018 and 3 percent in 2019, increases being negotiated between state and federal officials. Especially with CMS now being paid by the state, Davis said it is “absolutely ridiculous” that state officials do not have better access to data that could help Nevada more efficiently spend its $2 million marketing and outreach budget, and potentially cover more people. “We’ve got the low-hanging fruit,” Korbulic said. “We need to go deeper

into these communities where we’ve got uninsured and underinsured folks.” Korbulic foresees relative stability in the availability of ACA plans until at least 2020, because legislation discussed in Congress likely would build in a two-year transition period. Even that assumes Republicans in the House and Senate can coalesce around a plan and send it to President Donald Trump sometime in 2017. That possibility appears far from guaranteed: Trump recently said “nobody knew health care could be

so complicated,” while conservative House Republicans demanded a full repeal of the ACA that might not be plausible with 20 million Americans standing to lose coverage. “It’s really hard to predict where this will turn out,” said Dr. Joe White, a professor of public policy at Case Western Reserve University. “You could make an argument that they will think it’s easier for them to mess with Medicaid than to mess with the exchanges. I don’t know what’s going to happen — I don’t think they know.”

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Landowner Randy Schams has floated plans to exchange 640 acres and eventually build homes on the site of the old hospital in Boulder City. (photos by Mikayla Whitmore/staff)

Boulder City tugged between growth and protecting small-town feel Restrictive development policies have created challenges in housing market By Chris Kudialis Staff Writer

With the exception of his college years at UNLV, Bret Runion has lived in Boulder City for almost four decades, having moved from Greenfield, Ind., when he was 12. A Realtor in the quaint city of about 16,000 residents, with a wife and two grown children, Runion is as invested as anyone in the success of his adopted hometown. And he has seen it shrink as a result of deflationary policies, many of which are championed by residents. “The overall tone of people in the city is, ‘We don’t want too much growth at one time,’ ” Runion said. “If the city ever grows, it’s always very slowly.” While its vintage, small-town feel is a selling point, fear of overexpansion has led to inflation and a low supply of available homes, pricing out prospective residents.

average Home prices in Boulder City, compared with other valley zip codes 89005

89134

89101

89074

(Boulder City)

(Summerlin)

(downtown Las Vegas)

(Henderson)

Single-family home

$327,197

$355,059

$110,949

$307,524

Townhome

$192,217

$206,676

$92,760

$190,161

New construction is limited to 120 single-home or multiresidential units per year, only 30 of which can be built by the same individual or company, and gated communities are banned by city code. Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas have no such restrictions. Even with the stringent cap on expansion, Boulder City hasn’t met the annual limit in more than 20 years, said community development director Brok Armantrout. That’s because of another unique restriction: While municipalities in the Las Vegas Valley rely on their city councils to determine public land sales to private owners,

Boulder City residents vote on whether to approve any sale over 1 acre. Residents overwhelmingly voted that rule into their city charter in 1995. In 14 years in his role with Boulder City, Armantrout said he has seen only four instances of approval. “Basically, the city owns all the land,” Armantrout said. “Those who own the few (open) parcels of land are perhaps saving to build their dream homes ‘one day.’ But that ‘one day’ for many of them hasn’t come yet.” As a result of limited inventory, prices of generally smaller and older homes in ZIP code 89005 — which cov-

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It’s a phenomenal place to retire, but the older buyers along with the growth controls and restrictions have displaced younger people. Right now if you want an entry-level house in Boulder City, you’re probably looking at something that was built in the 1930s. It’s a sacrifice, and only some people are willing to make that to live here.” — Bret Runion, realtor

Boulder City has just 7,000 residential units. Residents approve any sale of public-owned land over 1 acre.

As many as 200 homes could be built on city land now for sale near the Boulder Creek Golf Course.

ers all of Boulder City — are comparable to or higher than what you find even in the priciest areas of the valley, according to 2016 public records and real estate agent Cokie Booth, who has lived in Boulder City for about 35 years. The average single-family residence in Boulder City sold for $327,197 last year, compared with $355,059 in ZIP code 89134 in Summerlin, $110,949 in 89101 in and around downtown Las Vegas, $459,061 in 89109 on the Strip and $307,524 in 89074 in Henderson. Townhomes in Boulder City went for an average of $192,217, compared with $206,676 in Summerlin, $92,760 in the downtown area, $185,715 on the Strip and $190,161 in Henderson. Condos in Boulder City were the only units more on par with off-Strip Las Vegas prices. At $109,536 per unit sold in 2016, they compared more with ZIP codes 89129 and 89115 in northern areas of Las Vegas and 89014 in Henderson. “We don’t have as many affordable housing options under $399,000,” Booth said. “And that prices a lot of people out.” Apartment complexes in Boulder City are few and far between, Runion said, and a new complex hasn’t been constructed since before 1990. While younger families

in the valley trend toward renting, Boulder City real estate agents deal mostly with homebuyers. “It’s a phenomenal place to retire, but the older buyers along with the growth controls and restrictions have displaced younger people,” said Runion, backed up by the city’s median age of about 50 in the most recent census. “Right now, if you want an entry-level house in Boulder City, you’re probably looking at something that was built in the 1930s. It’s a sacrifice, and only some people are willing to make that to live here.” While business licenses have held steady around 2,000 for most of the past dozen years, one indication of the city’s stagnation is its high school, which had nearly 775 students in 2004. Enrollment at Boulder City High School dipped below 600 this school year for the first time in more than two decades, according to CCSD spokeswoman Michelle Booth. With or without kids, new residents would build the property tax base to pay for more capital projects, such as a new swimming complex adjacent to the high school that has been “talked about” for over a decade, Armantrout said. Costing $15 to $30 million, the facility would re-

place the current ’60s-era pool, which isn’t large enough for competition — meaning Boulder City’s state championship-winning swim team now races at Las Vegas high schools. “We want to bring those teams back home so they can swim in front of our community.” But the overarching issue is complex, Armantrout said. With residents hesitant to approve public land sales, many developers have tried and failed to build in Boulder City this decade. Randy Schams, the city’s most prominent housing developer, recently floated plans to exchange 640 acres he owns in the Eldorado Valley just west of the city’s roughly 35 square-mile residential area for an equal amount of city-owned parcels southeast of the intersection of U.S. highways 95 and 93. The proposed trade would enable Schams to build about 1,600 new homes — 500 to 600 annually — which violates the city’s growth code. Schams did not respond to multiple requests and a visit to his Boulder City office for comment. While Schams has not yet made a formal proposal to Boulder City, its City Council approved his request in October to have the land evaluated as a site for potential development. No further action has been taken. “(Schams) wants to make sure the city is interested in building on the land before he proposes a land swap,” Armantrout said. Armantrout said Boulder City also was listing more than 75 acres on two parcels near Boulder Creek Golf Course, where as many as 200 additional homes could be built over the next couple of years. The 45 acres surrounding the golf course likely would yield higher-end homes, while 30 acres across the street would provide starter homes aimed at younger families. But even if the land were fully developed (the parcels have been for sale since October at a combined cost of close to $26 million), the homes would represent less than a 3 percent addition to the city’s 7,000 residential units. According to Armantrout, the City Council is “working carefully” on a long-term plan that includes more opportunities for developers. “We’d like to see it happen, but at some point the market will dictate that,” he said. “We’ve hit a wall, and there’s not enough privately owned land right now for us to grow.”

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I got a call from a bill collector this morning, and he said if I don’t pay him all the money I owe by Friday, a warrant will be issued, the sheriff will come to my office and I’ll be arrested. I’m frightened, but I don’t have the money to pay them. Can they do this? Please help!

Answer: Some debt collectors can be malicious and lie to you. There are some who play nice, but many do not. Some debt collectors are more concerned with collecting the debt than following the rules, following the law or simply letting you live your life in peace. You cannot go to jail if you don’t pay a debt, and you cannot be arrested if you don’t pay your bills. I know calls like the one you received are scary. Debt collectors (and even scammers) Xenophon rely on fear to take your money. It’s imPeters, ESQ. portant to know that calls like this are What are illegal, and the penalties collectors face when they don’t my rights? adhere to the law are stiff. To curb improper and abusive

What debt collectors are REQUIRED to do n When communicating with you directly, a debt collector first must inform you that he or she is trying to collect a debt and that any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. n During any conversation, the collector must provide his or her name and the name of the collection agency. n The collector must truthfully represent the amount of debt owed, the amount he or she is collecting and any potential consequences if you do not pay the debt.

What debt collectors are ALLOWED to do n Contact the original creditor, the credit-reporting agency or agencies and your attorney, if you have one. He or she also may contact a spouse, a parent if you are a minor, and any co-debtors. n Contact third parties to determine your whereabouts, though the collector is only able to ask certain and limiting questions when doing so. n Contact you as needed via mail, telephone and/or in person, as long as the contact is not abusive, harassing or intentionally excessive.

debt-collection tactics, the Federal Trade Commission created the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) in 1977. Though it has been amended through the years, the act maps out guidelines for acceptable practices and legal consequences should those guidelines be violated. For anyone dealing with debt, being familiar with FDCPA rules and knowing your rights as a consumer can be beneficial.

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What are debt collectors PROHIBITED from doing? n Engaging in abusive, oppressive or harassing behavior

n Contacting you at a place known to be inconvenient for you, such as work, the doctor’s office, your child’s school, etc.

n Using threats of violence or threatening to harm you or another person’s reputation and/or property

n Calling you at work if your employer prohibits you from receiving collection calls

n Using obscene or abusive language

n Contacting you directly if the debt collector knows or should know that you have an attorney

n Publishing your name as a person who does not pay his or her bills (with some limitations)

n Making false representations, such as claiming to be law enforcement or claiming you will be imprisoned (something that legally can happen only under very rare circumstances, such as with failure to pay child support)

n Listing your debt for sale to the public

n Calling repeatedly and/or excessively with the intent to annoy, abuse or harass you n Calling without identifying himself or herself as a debt collector

n Contacting you at unusual or inconvenient times, such as before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m.

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n Engaging in unfair or outrageous methods to collect the debt, such as adding interest, fees or charges that are not included in the original agreement or authorized by law n Communicating with you via postcard or putting information on the outside of an envelope indicating that the letter is part of an effort to collect debt

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The FDCPA is clear about damages available to a victim of creditor harassment. Monetary damages are available for:

n Physical distress n Emotional distress n Lost-wage recovery n Wage-garnishment recovery In addition, statutory damages of up to $1,000 per violation exist, meaning you’ll probably be paid for damages if you’ve been harassed. The FDCPA also allows victims to recover legal fees for FDCPA violation cases. With proper evidence, FDCPA attorneys will take your case free of charge. They get their fees from the collector, whether or not the case goes to court. So if you’re being harassed by a creditor, it’s in your best interest to contact an FDCPA attorney immediately How to gather for further guidance. There’s no evidence against a cost to you.

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When dealing with a debt collector, be sure to save all written correspondence (including the envelopes) and keep a log of any phone calls made, noting the date, time and what was said. Do not record the call unless they’ve told you they’re also recording it. Generally speaking, recording a call without permission from both parties is illegal in Nevada. It’s important to keep records of every action taken — regardless of whether you believe the FDCPA was violated — whenever you find yourself in trouble with debt. That way, if there is wrongdoing, you’ll be prepared to confront it. If you have a question you’d like to see answered by an attorney in a future issue, please write to questions@PandALawFirm.com. Please note: The information in this column is intended for general purposes only and is not to be considered legal or professional advice of any kind. You should seek advice that is specific to your problem before taking or refraining from any action and should not rely on the information in this column.

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Funding feud coming to a head Public split on whether to spend tax dollars to support Planned Parenthood By Ric Anderson staff Writer

During protests in several cities, supporters of Planned Parenthood have turned out to oppose congressional Republicans who want to cut off its federal funding. But the rallies also have drawn counterprotesters contending that the public’s dollars shouldn’t go to the organization because it provides abortions. The dueling protests are a largerscale version of a long-running battle between Republicans and Democrats on the funding issue, which is expected to come to a head soon. As part of a broader effort to repeal essential elements of the Affordable Care Act, Congressional Republicans are gearing up for a vote to bar Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements. In the divisive conflict, people like Adrienne Mansanares are on the front line. She’s the chief experience officer for Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mansanares Mountains, a regional office that serves Southern Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming. Mansanares connected with The Sunday by phone to discuss the implications of losing Medicaid funding, misconceptions about Planned Parenthood, how Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., might play into the issue and other topics. How would losing Medicaid reimbursements affect Planned Parenthood clinics in the Rocky Mountain region? It’s about a third of our budget — about $10 million out of a $32 million budget. So that’s about 30 percent of our patients. What services would be affected? Nationally, abortion is about 3 percent of the services provided by Planned Parenthood. But the largest services are birth control, family planning — like counseling services — life-saving breast exams and other cancer exams, and STI (sexually transmitted infection) tests. What’s one of the biggest mis-

A Planned Parenthood opponent tries to block the sign of a supporter during a protest and counterprotest in St. Louis. (associated press)

conceptions or fabrications you see driving opposition to Planned Parenthood? The religious argument is that one abortion is too many and no public dollars should ever go to support that. Now, let’s be real clear: We don’t receive any public funding for our abortion care. That is walled off. We are highly regulated, we have a deep level of compliance and we’re audited to make sure that no public dollars ever come in to subsidize that. That’s all private dollars or philanthropy donors. Has the organization ever considered eliminating abortion services, given that they’re such a political problem? Absolutely not. We know that abortion care is part of reproductive and sexual health care. And reproductive health care is a fancy way of saying women’s health. Women’s health is about reproductive care, it’s about pregnancy care, so we would never abandon abortion care. How can someone reading this get involved and support Planned Parenthood?

Want to support Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada? Attend the organization’s 8th annual Corks and Forks Gala, scheduled for March 30 at The Joint at the Hard Rock. Elaine Wynn, who recently made a $1 million donation to Planned Parenthood, will be honored during the event. n To RSVP, contact Whitney Phillips at whitney.phillips@pprm.org or 303-359-8519 n For ticket and sponsorship information, contact Alexandra Silver at alexandra.silver@pprm.org

One upcoming way in Las Vegas is to attend our Corks and Forks event. And, of course, we rely heavily on volunteers. We have a staff of about 450 folks regionally across our four states, and about 600 volunteers. We rely on donations. About a quarter of our budget is philanthropy. What are some of the volunteer opportunities available?

We have folks who believe so deeply in our abortion-care services and our patients that they come in as a clinic escort. And so those are folks who will meet a patient at the door after they’ve just been ramrodded by “antis” who are throwing little doll parts and waving those disgusting signs and screaming horrible things. We have clinic escorts who are critical to help support those patients as they come in. We love having volunteer activists — folks who are making phone calls, going on visits to our elected officials, maybe coming in to help with a march. We love when supporters call their senators. Speaking of senators, what’s your message to Heller? I think he should understand the great deal of support that Nevadans have for Planned Parenthood. And I think he should be cautious about how he votes. Our public affairs team was able, during the last election cycle, to bring in a tremendous amount of volunteers from all over Nevada to defeat Rep. (Joe) Heck in his run for the Senate. He’d voted nine times to defund Planned Parenthood.

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WHAT YOUR POO SAYS ABOUT YOU “Bathroom talk” can be an awkward subject to breach, but defecating is a natural process that can indicate a lot about your health. ¶ When you consume food, your body absorbs the nutrients and expels remaining waste as stool. Because of this, your stool can reveal clues as to how well your internal processes are functioning — if you’re digesting food properly, getting enough nutrients, drinking enough water and even if you have a serious disease or condition. ¶ “In general, normal and abnormal is relative when it comes to stool. Any sustained change from an individual’s ‘normal’ is abnormal,” said Stephanie Wishnev, MD, FASCRS, FACS, colon and rectal surgeon at MountainView Hospital. ¶ While the topic might make some people squeamish, it’s important to be able to recognize if there’s a problem.

TYPE 1 Separate hard lumps, like nuts, that are difficult to pass

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I GO? Regularity can vary drastically from person to person. “The normal range of bowel frequency can be three times a day, to three times a week,” Wishnev said. As long as you stay more or less regular on your own schedule, and aren’t experiencing any discomfort, frequency usually isn’t anything to be concerned about.

TYPE 2 Sausage shaped but lumpy

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DOES IT FLOAT OR SINK? Stools should usually sink slowly, but if they don’t, that’s OK — it’s most likely a sign that you have extra gas in your digestive system caused by diet. However, in rare cases, it can be caused by excess fat being expelled.

TYPE 4 Like a sausage or snake, smooth and soft IDEAL STOOLS,

COLORS OF STOOL Stool is composed primarily of water, and the rest is fiber, bacteria, cells and other organic material. Most poop is brown because of a chemical byproduct that is created when the small intestine metabolizes the bile from your liver and gallbladder. If your bowel movements often deviate from a brown color, or if you’re seeing red, white/gray, yellow or black stool, and it happens more than two or three times consecutively, you need to see a doctor immediately. Here’s what different colors of stool can mean: Consumed many green vegetables or green food coloring. Can mean food is being digested too quickly or you’re not eating enough fiber.

TYPE 5 Soft blobs with clear-cut edges, that are easy to pass

TYPE 6 Fluffy pieces with ragged edges, a mushy stool

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Consumed beets, other dark-colored root vegetables or red food coloring. If it’s consistently red, it could be blood — an indicator of advanced colorectal cancer.

Yellow-ish stool is normal for some, but oily, yellow stool that smells especially bad can mean excess fat is being expelled, possibly caused by celiac disease.

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COLORECTAL CANCER INDICATORS IN STOOL Signs of colorectal cancer can appear in your stool, but if you’re having bloody stools or pencil-thin stools caused by colorectal cancer, it’s likely that the disease is already in an advanced stage. Because it’s usually symptomless in early stages, it’s especially important to get screened regularly. “Colorectal cancer is one of the only cancers that we can prevent with screening,” Wishnev said. Everyone should get their first screening by age 50, and people with a genetic predisposition or other risk factors should start sooner, depending on their doctor’s guidance.

DON’T PANIC, JUST PAY ATTENTION There are many reasons a healthy person might have a few peculiar bowel movements, so don’t assume the worst if you have a couple unnerving bathroom breaks. But do notice if a pattern develWHAT SHOULD IT ops. “Just about everyone has the SMELL LIKE? occasional episode of diarrhea Normal, healthy people have or constipation, but if a change plenty of smelly bowel movecontinues for no apparent reaments, but if you’ve noticed son, it could signal a problem,” the smell has been especially Wishnev said. bad lately — particularly when paired with diarrhea or other TYPES OF STOOL changes — it could signal a problem. The Bristol Stool Chart, a medical aid used to classify different types of stool, designates seven distinct kinds. While this chart can help evaluate what’s going on inside your body, there are many reasons why someone might pass multiple different stool types throughout a given time period. “A bowel movement should typically be soft and formed. But the density, frequency, color and consistency of the stool can change based on activity, environment, diet and medications,” Wishnev said.

TYPE 3 Like a sausage, but with cracks on its surface EASY TO PASS

TYPE 7 Watery, no solid pieces, entirely liquid I N TA K E O R B OW E L I N F L A M M AT I O N )

Light-colored/white/gray stool can be caused by some medication, but can also indicate liver or gallbladder disease. Black stool can be caused by some medications, but it can also indicate internal bleeding.

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The spring beauty update By emma cauthorn | Staff Writer

Beauty trends reflect the season, and moving into spring, there are certain styles we’ve all come to expect. Heavy, dark makeup goes by the wayside as pastel-hued palettes come back in vogue. While the direction of these looks follows the same general ebb and flow every year, the nuances continue to evolve.

Key trends for spring The 2017 spring/ summer runway shows were packed with beauty inspiration. From extreme, theatrical face paint to dreamy neutrals and everything in between, here are three of our favorite trends that were woven throughout the spring lines.

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Glossy everything Dewy-skinned babies rejoice — matte looks are being edged out. The healthy-girl shine, and then some, is reigning supreme this season.

SKIN

Skin should glow, so look for liquid and cream foundations instead of powder. Highlighter, golden bronzers and blush will help give your face dimension without weighing down the look. In place of highlighter, face gloss or oil can create a more natural glow, especially if you tend to have drier skin.

LIPS

Among other ’90s-inspired trends, lip gloss is back. Anything from a high-shine, lacquered pout to softer, balmier formulations will be popular.

EYES

Save some gloss for your eyelids, too — bare, glossy lids paired with a touch of mascara make the eyes look angelic. If eyeliner and eyeshadow are nonnegotiable in your beauty routine, be sure to smudge it around to give it a weathered, “melted-in” quality.

Shiny-clear and nude nail polishes will continue to be an unassuming cool-girl staple.

NAILS

Hair gel, for both hold and shine, is finding its way back onto the scene.

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Update your signature look Hitting the refresh button on your beauty routine doesn’t mean you have to abandon your signature look or most beloved products. There are plenty of ways to incorporate the trends du jour into your existing style with just a few easy swaps.

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an updated French tip

Classic pink-and-white acrylics may give you flashbacks of the early 2000s, but today’s French tip is far more chic. If you’re going for the classic white tip, try a beige/tan color for the base. Or up the ante and experiment with color — try a clear base with a neon orange tip, or a fuchsia base with a pink tip.

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an all-over color wash of shadow

There’s nothing quite like a smoldering, smoky eye, but this spring, a wash of color will maintain the sex appeal without all of the work. Instead of the lid-crease-brow bone-eyeliner color gradient required for a smoky eye, try one color across the board. Sweep a shimmery nude, iridescent brown, rose gold or peachy shadow from your lash line to your crease, and around your bottom lashes for an ethereal, nymph-like gaze.

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If there ever was a time to skip makeup entirely, it’s now. Follow the lead of fresh-faced goddess Alicia Keys (not pictured) and show off your truly natural look — just be sure to moisturize and hydrate.

no-makeup makeup

The I-woke-up-like-this look can be achieved by anyone. The natural, bare-skinned trend is as vital as ever this spring.

Look for serum or water-based, sheer-coverage liquid foundations and use a light hand when applying. Concealer can be used sparingly, but don’t panic if you have a little blemish or dark circles — part of the appeal of natural makeup is looking like a human, “flaws” and all. The Instagram-inspired, ultraglam, highly contoured look has no place here.

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While most of the major trends are leaning toward less is more, bright pops of color are a runway staple for spring. Focus this trend on one area — either the eyes, lips or nails — and have fun with it.

Multicolored lips also are making an appearance; try an orange-based red for your top lip and a poppy, electric fuchsia for your bottom lip to really up the pout-potential.

Nude lip colors are universally flattering, and a satin finish formulation is ideal.

If you’d rather highlight your lips, find color inspiration in the produce aisle. Classic cherry and apple-red lips are timeless, and orange colors are having a major moment this spring. Look for rich, opaque formulas and choose the appropriate shade for maximum impact: Peach tends to be best for fair skin, and apricot and tangerine hues work well for darker skin tones.

Eyebrows can be brushed up using a spoolie or clear eyebrow gel, but they shouldn’t look filled-in.

A single swipe of highly pigmented, brightly colored eyeshadow across the lid (above the lash line and right below the crease) is the boldest incarnation of this trend. Liquid neon eyeliner is another way to rock the look for a subtler, more daytime-friendly option.

Cobalt blues, true reds, neon pinks and bright oranges are all good bets for your next manicure.

Natural hair of all textures is part of the beauty to this look, so leave the blow dryer out of the equation. Strobing is different than contouring in that you only highlight areas and do not emphasize shadows on the face.

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swimming pool hair

Mousse is making a splash back onto the scene for achieving the perfect, wet-looking tousled wave. The goal for this style is to recreate how your hair looks right after hopping out of the pool or ocean. Think less “Blue Crush” surfer girl, and more “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” dream girl.

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lip stain, gloss or oil

Don’t throw out your favorite matte lipstick just yet, but for spring, try layering it with some gloss or lip oil for an on-trend, more natural look. If you’re committed to the matte look, or simply prefer the long-wear staying power of many matte formulas, try a lip stain. Stains are more translucent than most liquid lipsticks, but will stay on all day and into the night.

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blush and strobing

Over the past few years, many of us have been so focused on the power and precision of contouring, we’ve neglected an old faithful: blush. This spring, we’re welcoming back our dear friend for healthy, youthful cheeks. Strobing is another popular option that can be used with, or in place of, blush. Just apply highlighter on the planes of your face that an overhead light would naturally hit for an otherworldly glow.

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Poblanos are among the milder peppers, especially when deseeded, so even those who are spiceaverse need not fear this fresh spin on a classic Mexican dish, which can be made in 20 minutes.

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1. Rub a poblano pepper with olive oil. Roast for about 15 minutes in a 400-degree oven, then deseed it.

1 roasted poblano pepper, deseeded

1 tbsp olive oil

2 oz baby scallops

2 oz shrimp

3 oz crab meat

2. Heat the oil, butter and chopped garlic over medium heat in a saute pan, until the aroma of the garlic is released. 3. Add the baby scallops and shrimp, and sautĂŠ for 3 minutes.

1 /2 oz butter

1 tbsp vegetable oil

/2 oz crema fresca

1 chopped garlic clove

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1 cup sour cream

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp salt

1 oz gouda cheese

4. Add the crab meat and crema fresca; simmer for 30 seconds. 5. Slowly incorporate the cheese and wait until it all melts. 6. Place the roasted poblano in the center of a dish and stuff it with the seafood mix. Finish by drizzling additional crema fresca on top.

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

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Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Simba is sweet and vocal. She loves to let her presence be known and be the center of her family’s attention. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 5-year-old spayed female Breed: Pit bull Description: Melina is an active companion who loves to play tug of war with rope toys and will play with her owner until she tires. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 3-month-old females Breed: Roborovski dwarf hamsters Description: Sisters Jill and Janis love exploring their habitat to discover hidden treats and toys. They are bonded for life, together forever. Adoption fee: $10 for the pair

Age: 15-year-old neutered male Breed: Cocker spaniel Description: James needs a hero for his twilight years. He is housetrained, crate-trained and good with other sweet dogs. Adoption fee: $20

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Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Short-haired rabbit Description: Thumper has a striking color pattern, mellow personality and will fall asleep when stroked between his ears. Adoption fee: $25

Age: 7-year-old spayed female Breed: Chihuahua Description: Tootsie loves to cuddle, tuck her head in when she’s held and will fall asleep on her companion when her belly is scratched. Adoption fee: $155

Age: 3-year-old spayed female Breed: Dilute tortoiseshell shorthair Description: Henrietta is drawn to gentle, soft-spoken people. Once she knows you will keep her safe, she follows you around the house to remain in your loving presence. Adoption fee: $40

Age: 2-month-old males Breed: American guinea pigs Description: Brothers Gene and Paul are learning to trust and bond with people. They were rescued from a suspected breeder and don’t know what a loving home feels like. Adoption fee: $20 for the pair

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Age: 9-year-old spayed female Breed: Chihuahua Description: Rembrandt is desperate to be loved again and will steal your heart as soon as her trust is gained. She is still getting used to healthy human interaction. Adoption fee: $155

Age: 2-year-old male Breed: Pit bull Description: Tritan has the temperament of a puppy and will do well in a home where he can practice his obedience skills and receive a lifetime of affection. Adoption fee: $25

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Daniel Suarez walks to his car before the first of two NASCAR qualifying races for the Daytona 500. (associated press)

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Mexico’s NASCAR phenom feels at home on the Las Vegas track by jesse granger staff writer

highlights of NASCAR Weekend 2017 March 9 6 p.m.: NASCAR Hauler Parade down the Strip March 10 4:45 p.m. Kobalt 400 pole qualifying March 11 3 p.m.: NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 March 12 12:30 p.m.: Kobalt 400

As the first Mexican driver in the history of NASCAR’s top series, Daniel Suarez is seldom comfortable. Like every other driver, Suarez spends each Sunday of racing season in a cockpit that reaches 120 degrees while speeding around a track at nearly 200 mph with cars inches away on every side. Unlike the others, he’ll also be touring a country foreign to him while speaking a language he learned only five years ago. The 25-year-old racing phenom finds little resemblance to his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico, anywhere in the NASCAR circuit, but he feels a little more at home when he comes to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “I always love coming to the West Coast,” Suarez said. “There are a lot of Hispanic and Latin American fans that come here. Plus, the Mexican food is way better than on the East Coast.” Of the 38 races in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup schedule, only four are in cities west of Texas. The first comes at 12:30 p.m. March 12 with Las Vegas’ annual Kobalt 400. “There are a lot of Hispanic and Latin American people here, and it’s amazing,” Suarez said. “I just love to be here, and I know that they love NASCAR here.” NASCAR has for years tried to tap into the Hispanic fan base in the U.S., and Las Vegas Motor Speedway President Chris Powell said he believed Suarez would accelerate the process. “Instead of just asking the Hispanic community to come out and see the good ol’ boys of NASCAR, now we’ve got a face we can build around, and it’s important,” Powell said. “When they come out and see Daniel Suarez race, they are going to be impressed. I would not be surprised to see him competing for the checkered flag this year.” Suarez became the first Mexican to race in NASCAR’s top series when he started the engine of his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the Daytona 500 on Feb. 26. He brief-

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ly threatened the top 10 in NASCAR’s annual opening race before a wreck derailed his afternoon. Suarez finished 141 of 150 laps to finish 29th. It was still an early highlight of a career that’s reached the pinnacle of racing in unique fashion. “My journey has definitely been different from most other guys,” Suarez said. “My family doesn’t come from racing, and my family doesn’t come from money. It’s been a good thing for me to go through difficult moments and learn from them.” As a child, Suarez worked with his father in a shop in Mexico. He got his first taste of racing with go-karts when he was 11 and, by the age of 15, he had won a championship in the Kart Racing series. In 2008, he joined NASCAR’s preliminary category in Mexico — Mini-Stocks — where he quickly became the youngest driver to win a race in the series. From there, he went to the NASCAR Corona Series in Mexico, where he was named rookie of the year in 2010. He then left his family to chase his dream of competing against the best in the U.S. “I didn’t speak English at all, and I didn’t have money to pay someone to teach me, so I taught myself,” Suarez said. “Those were tough moments, but I learned a lot.” By 2015, Suarez was named the rookie of the year in NASCAR’s Xfinity Series, and a year later he became the first Mexican to win the Xfinity Series Cup Championship. Meanwhile, in the top circuit, Joe Gibbs Racing was searching for a new driver following the retirement of Carl Edwards. It didn’t take long to zero in on Suarez to inherit Edwards’ fast car and experienced crew. Suarez says interest in NASCAR has risen in Mexico recently, and he’s proud of paving the way for others from his country to get opportunities in the sport. “When I moved to the United States, there were no Mexican drivers behind me trying to make this dream, but now you see lists and lists of Latin American drivers trying to get into NASCAR,” Suarez said. “That’s amazing to me, because it means we are opening a path for all of those guys and kids with talent.”

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CASINO PROMOTIONS SILVER SEVENS

Nifty 50 slot tournament Date: Wednesdays Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: Tournament with chance to win up to $1,000. Swipe and Win Date: Sundays in March Information: Earn 100 same-day base points to play kiosk game and win up to $100 in play. Gift giveaway Date: Mondays in March Time: 2-6 p.m. Information: Earn 1,000 same-day base points to receive a gift. On March 6, it’s a smartphone screen magnifier. On March 13, it’s a set of headphones. $50,000 Pass Go, Park Free Camaro and slot play giveaway Date: Fridays and Saturdays through April 30 Time: 8 p.m. Information: Top prize is a 2017 Camaro. Swipe card at kiosk to receive drawing and point multipliers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sweet 16 point multiplier Date: March 17-18 Information: Swipe loyalty card at kiosk to receive 16x points.

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$44,000 Lucky Clover cash drawings Date: Tuesdays Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Ten people will be selected to play the game and win up to $500, with the chance to double a prize. Point multipliers Date: Mondays in March Information: Receive 11x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. $80,000 Pot of Gold kiosk game and drawing Date: Fridays and Saturdays in March Time: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: On Fridays, earn 25 points and swipe your card to play the kiosk game to earn entries into the 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Saturday drawings. Ten players will be selected at each drawing to win up to $1,000.

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Gambling tournaments Date: March Information: Every Sunday, participate in a blackjack tournament;

$25 entry fee. On Mondays, earn 50 points to participate in $2,500 video poker showdown; on Tuesdays, earn 50 points to enter the Sam’s Town Slot Showdown. Sam’s Town is offering $1,000 dice tournaments March 17, 18, 24 and 25. Play for 10 hours until the first day of the tournament to qualify, then enter for $25.

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drawings Date: Saturdays in March Time: 7:15, 9:15 and 9:45 p.m. Information: Fifteen names will be selected at each drawing to win cash, slot play and more. Point multipliers Date: Wednesdays in March Information: Receive 5x points on video poker and 10x points on reels.

Lucky Cash drawings Date: Saturdays in March Time: Hourly, 1-6 p.m. Information: Ten names will be drawn. Win $200.

Table Games Hoops Madness drawings Date: Fridays in March Time: 7:45 p.m. Information: Win a share of $15,000.

Ultimate X video poker tournament Date: Fridays in March Time: 1-7 p.m. Information: Earn 100 points for the first entry and 400 points more for the next entry.

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Whirl into Winnings drawings (both locations) Date: Saturdays in March Information: Earn 100 base points to receive a drawing ticket. Win up to $2,000. Gift giveaway (Craig Road location) Date: March Information: Earn 400 points on Thursdays to receive bedding. Earn 200 points on Wednesdays to receive a bottle of wine or vodka. Earn 300 points on Tuesdays to receive a reed diffuser; different scents available each week. Table games promotions (both locations) Date: March Information: Players at table games can receive Walmart gift cards Mondays through Wednesdays. Win up to $200 in play during a hot seat giveaway offered at 3, 5, 7, and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Bonus points (Eastside/Boulder Highway location) Date: Wednesdays in March Information: Earn 100 points on Wednesday and receive up to 1,000 bonus points.

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Lucky Leprechauns kiosk game Date: Through March 30 Information: Be eligible to participate in a kiosk game by earning 20 slot points or playing a $10 average bet for one hour. Win up to $10,000. $92,000 Lucky Leprechauns

Lucky Cash drawings Date: Fridays in March Time: Hourly, 1-6 p.m. Information: Ten names will be drawn. Win $200.

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Swipe and Win up to 1 million points Date: Ongoing Information: New members have a chance to win up to 1 million points.

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Bamboo Collection Set Giveaway Date: Thursdays in March Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Guests who earn 500 slot points or 1,000 video poker points can receive one piece of a bamboo collection set. Ceramic basketball bowl giveaway Date: March 9 or 10 Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Guests who earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points can receive a ceramic basketball bowl. Ceramic basketball mug giveaway Date: March 23 or 24 Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Guests who earn 250 slot points or 500 video poker points can receive a four-piece set of ceramic basketball mugs. 10x point multiplier — slots Date: Sundays in March Information: Receive 10x points playing slot machines. 3x point multiplier — video poker Date: March 12 and 26 Information: Receive 3x points playing video poker. St. Patrick’s Day multiplier Date: March 17

Information: Receive 10x points on slots and 3x points on video poker. BMW giveaway Date: Saturdays in March Time: 8 p.m. Information: Ten players will be selected for a chance to win a threeyear lease on a 2017 BMW 320i. To participate, earn 100 slot points to receive 10 drawing entries or 100 video poker points to receive one drawing entry. Additionally, guests who have an average bet of $25 for one hour on table games will receive one drawing entry. Double entries can be earned Mondays through Wednesdays. $30,000 weekly baccarat drawings Date: Fridays in March Time: 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and midnight Information: Up to four names will be chosen at each drawing for a chance to win up to $2,500 in play. To participate, baccarat players must be dealt a winning natural 8 or 9 to earn one drawing entry, and pai gow poker players must have three-of-akind or better to gain one drawing entry. Average bet must be $25 or greater to qualify. Baccarat Hot Seat drawings Date: Saturdays in March Time: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Information: Players must have an open rating and minimum average bet of $25 on pai gow poker or minibaccarat to qualify. Twelve people will win a share of $6,000 in play.

COSMOPOLITAN

Cosmopolitan Million Point Club Date: June 1-3 Information: Earn qualifying slot points through May 31 for the Million Point Club event. The event weekend will include a $100,000 winner-takeall slot tournament, a $100,000 identity play drawing and a custom BMW M4 giveaway. Guests are guaranteed a complimentary cruise for two and $2,000 in slot play if they qualify for the event. For more information, contact casino services at 855-2545521.

DOWNTOWN GRAND 1957 Thunderbird giveaway Date: Through March 25 Time: Drawing is at 10 p.m. March 25 Information: Earn entry multipliers Sundays through Wednesdays. Grand prize is a 1957 Thunderbird or $20,000. $15,000 slot tournament Date: March 9-11 Time: Registration begins at 5 p.m.

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each day; tournaments begin at 7 p.m. Information: One-time fee of $20 (complimentary for locals and ConExpo convention attendees). Top prize is $1,500 in play.

Cash Slide Date: Thursdays Time: 2-8 p.m. Information: One player each hour will win up to $100.

$50,000 Head-2-Head March Mania blackjack tournament Date: March 16 and 18 Time: Registration is 6-8 p.m. March 16. Tournament begins at 10 a.m. March 18. Information: There is a $150 entry fee. Grand prize is $25,000.

Rolling for Dough Date: Mondays Time: Hourly, 12:30-7:30 p.m. Information: Players can get a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll.

Girl Scout Cookie giveaway Date: Sundays-Wednesdays through March 29 Information: Earn 500 base points to receive a box of cookies. Receive a maximum of five boxes per promotional day.

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Rolling for Dough Date: Fridays Time: Slot players eligible 1-9 p.m. Players at table games eligible 6:3011:30 p.m. Information: Players can get a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll. Saturday Early Rewards Date: Saturdays Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: Win $100 cash or $120 in slot play. Monday point multipliers Date: Mondays Information: Earn 6x points on reels and 3x points on keno, multigame and video poker. Tuesday point multipliers Date: Tuesdays Information: Earn 15x points on Buffalo machines, 10x points on reels and 5x points on keno, multigame and video poker.

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Prime Generation Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Slot card required. Earn 50 base points to receive $5 in slot play. Earn 500 base points to receive a spin on the cash wheel. Receive 5x points, dining and bingo discounts. Cold Cash Hot Seat Date: Fridays and Saturdays Time: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: One player chosen every 30 minutes will win $25. Fridays Wheel Frenzy Date: Fridays Time: Hourly, 4-11:30 p.m. Information: One player will spin the prize wheel. Win up to $1,000 in cash.

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Goldmine Drawing Date: Fridays and Saturdays through April 1 Time: 2:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Receive a drawing entry for every 500 base points earned. Win up to $2,500 during the promotional drawings. At the final drawing, three players will receive $1,000 and one will receive $1,000 plus the unclaimed prize money from previous drawings.

Play and Win Date: Mondays Information: Win up to $250 in play. Pick Your Multiplier Date: Tuesdays Information: Receive up to 15x points on reels and video reels. Play and Eat Date: Tuesdays Information: Receive $5 in food coupons for every 250 points earned. Gift giveaway Date: Wednesdays in March Information: Receive 100 same-day base points to be eligible to get a gift. On March 8, the gift is a set of soap and lotion. On March 15, the gift is a T-shirt. Play and Win Date: Fridays and Saturdays in March Time: 10 a.m.-midnight Information: Receive up to $110 in Smith’s gift cards by accruing points.

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Wednesday Point Madness Date: Wednesdays Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: From midnight Mondays to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, players can earn one entry ticket for each slotbase point earned, and be one of 10 winners to receive 50,000 points.

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

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Gift Day Wednesdays Date: March 8 Information: Earn 300 base slot points to receive a five-piece serving container set.

Sterling Edge 55+ Club Date: Thursdays Information: Players 55 and older can receive 5x points on reels, dining discounts and more.

MyGeneration Mondays Date: Ongoing Information: Players 50 and older earn 6x points on slot machines and video poker, and receive discounts on bowling and dining.

Table Games Cash Grab Drawing Date: Fridays and Saturdays in March Time: Every half hour, 6-9 p.m. Information: Earn tickets through play. Win up to $500.

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50-plus party Date: Tuesdays Information: Loyalty-card players 50 and older can earn $100 in free slot play on all video-reel machine jackpots over $1,200, a free kiosk swipe for earning 50 points, a second kiosk swipe for earning 500 points, a bingo coupon for a free small electronic-unit rainbow pack (minimum buyin 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. Best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week. Top prize is $1,000. A $15 free slot play bonus will be given to everyone who wins a round.

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Winner’s Choice slot machine giveaway Date: March 25 Time: 7:30 p.m. Information: Earn drawing tickets when you play, dine or drink.

Pot of Gold promotion Date: Sundays in March Information: Earn 100 points to select a gift option of your choice.

Military Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties Information: Veterans and active military members receive discounts. MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties Information: For loyalty-card holders 50 and older. Swipe your card at a kiosk to earn up to 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker, plus discounts on dining, movies and bowling. Slot tournaments are 10 a.m.-7 p.m., with a top prize of $1,000. First entry is free; receive up to four more entries by earning 50 base points for each.

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Winter Wonder Wheel Date: Thursdays through March 30 Time: 7 p.m. Information: Win up to 500,000 points. Players earn one virtual drawing ticket for every 100 slot-based points earned every day of the week. Earn 3x entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturday Point Fever Date: Saturdays Information: Earn one ticket for every 200 points during the week. Ten Club Cortez members will be selected for the opportunity to win 100,000 points.

Point multipliers Date: Thursdays Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 20x points on reels.

SOUTH POINT 50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Open to loyalty-card members 50 and older. First entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; collect a second by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. Top prize is $1,500; total prize pool is $5,200.

PLAZA Spin2Win Date: Daily Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Earn drawing entries playing slot machines and blackjack. Win up to $1,000 in play. 777 Slot Tournament Date: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Time: 10 a.m., noon, and 2 and 4 p.m. Information: Play up to four times. Win up to $350 in play. $50K giveaway Date: Through Dec. 10 Information: Earn one ticket for every 25,000 points earned.

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Cruel immigration policies would hurt all Nevadans

n this emotionally agonizing time for unauthorized immigrants living in Southern Nevada, there’s at least one bright spot: Some of the state’s top leaders are showing them they’re not alone. That group of leaders includes state Sen. Yvanna Cancela, D-Las Vegas, who recently introduced a proposal to protect immigrants living in the state. Cancela’s bill would prevent state and local police in Nevada from transferring custody of a person to federal immigration authorities, and from detaining people for those authorities. It also would bar police departments from providing information to immigration authorities unless it involved a person’s criminal history. The legislation may or may not prove to be a workable way to shield Nevada from a mass deportation sweep, but Cancela deserves credit for bringing it to the table. Amid uncertainty about how aggressively the Trump administration will enforce immigration laws, it’s crucial that Nevada protect immigrant families

from federal government overreach. To be clear, a mass deportation sweep would be very bad for the state, and for Southern Nevada in particular. The estimated 170,000 unauthorized immigrants in the Las Vegas Valley are an essential part of our community — contributing tens of millions of dollars in tax revenue and purchasing many times more than that amount in goods and services while also contributing to the labor force and helping Las Vegas remain a vibrant business community. In addition, their contributions to our cultural diversity and quality of life are simply incalculable. Obviously, criminals among our community’s undocumented immigrants should be dealt with. But contrary to President Donald Trump’s hateful rhetoric, the vast majority of immigrants are nonviolent, hard-working families, and decades of studies bear that out. Drumming them out of the country would hurt the economy, especially in Southern Nevada. Just imagine what would happen in the valley if 8 percent of the population — the equivalent

of the size of the undocumentedimmigrant group here — were to vanish overnight. The effect would be on par with the Great Recession. Then, there’s the human impact — the horrible prospect of splitting up families, or creating an entire community of crime victims by making immigrants afraid to report criminal activity for fear it would put them on the radar of immigration officials. No wonder ACLU of Nevada reports that it has been receiving one or two requests a week to hold community forums for immigrants to explain their rights. Those forums have drawn crowds ranging from several dozen to more than 200. In such an environment of fear, it’s encouraging that leaders like Cancela are stepping forward on immigration. That list also includes Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Rep. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, who have consistently criticized the presidential administration’s immigration actions; as well as Gov. Brian Sandoval, a Republican, who pushed back on a notion of us-

ing as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to carry out a mass roundup of undocumented immigrants. That’s good, because ICE doesn’t appear to be recognizing any limits to the deportation effort. Witness the story of Daniela Vargas, a 22-year-old Dreamer in Mississippi who originally was spared from being arrested but then was picked up after speaking out about the detention of her family, or a recent allegation by the police chief in Santa Cruz, Calif., that federal officials had conducted an immigration sweep under the guise of a crackdown on gang members. It’s important for leaders to work toward preventing such actions here. Although the people who are being directly affected by the Trump gang’s immigration actions may be our neighbors, our fellow church congregants, our friends, our co-workers or all of the above, this is an issue that affects every single one of us in Nevada. Editor’s note: An expanded version of this editorial is available at lasvegassun.com.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, march 5 Spring Has Sprung Free Admission: See new exhibits and a performance of the live animal show Clint Carvahlo’s Extreme Parrots. Free, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Canon Photography Workshop: With a valid U.S. ID and credit card, attendees can borrow equipment for one hour to use throughout the Springs Preserve; bring your own memory card. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., free, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.

Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Casamigos Blanco Tequila 3 4 / oz. Lejay Crème de Cassis Liqueur

/ oz. lime juice

3 4

2 oz. Fever-tree Ginger Beer Grapefruit slice, candied ginger, Luxardo Maraschino cherry (on a skewer) for garnish

Method Combine first three ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a tall glass over ice. Top with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, stir and serve.

A good tequila may inspire devilish behavior on occasion, but this cocktail is as heavenly as they come. Casamigos Blanco is crisp, buttery smooth and dangerously drinkable. When combined with Lejay Crème de Cassis — a rich, black currant liqueur — tart lime juice and a spicy ginger beer, you get a drink that’s delectable and exquisitely complex. Whether you’re a sinner or a saint, El Diablo will leave you wanting more. Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits.

Cleveland Clinic Programs/ Services: Learn about the free social services, education programs and other resources available at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. 2-3 p.m., free, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., clevelandclinic.org. The Massive Spectacular: Belly dancers will perform a one-night-only rendition of Le Danse Oriental. 7 p.m., $40, The Railhead at Boulder Station Casino, 4111 Boulder Highway, themegamassivespectacular.com. Lake Las Vegas Collegiate Invitational Rowing Regatta: West Coast programs will compete in dual sprint 2,000-meter races in varsity, junior varsity and novice categories. 9-10 a.m., free, Lake Las Vegas, llvrc.org. Cabrera Conducts the Music of John Williams: The Las Vegas Philharmonic, conducted by Donato Cabrera, will perform scores from celebrated films. Come early and dress in your favorite John Williams soundtrack movie character. 2 p.m., $30-$109, Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000. “We’re Here for You: The Community College Musical”: This musical comedy is about the issues students and faculty members encounter at community college. 2 p.m., $10-$12, BackStage Theatre at CSN, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-5483. “Metamorphoses”: Based on Roman poet Ovid’s myths, the characters in this play experience love, joy, loss and pain as they discover the consequences of their own actions. 2 p.m., $28-$33, UNLV Black Box Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787.

“All Shook Up”: This musical comedy is built around songs made famous by Elvis Presley. 1 p.m., $15, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-838-5131. “The Beauty Queen of Leenane”: This play is a dark Irish comedy that tells the story of Maureen, a lonely spinster in her 40s, living in isolation with her mother. 2 p.m., $20-$25, 100 S. Maryland Parkway, apublicfit.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 6 Beat Poetry Workshop Series with Bruce Isaacson: The Clark County Poet Laureate will host workshops focusing on Beat poetry. 6 p.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-492-7252. *Also: Mondays through March 13 Links Fore Leukemia Golf Tournament: This best-ball event will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Southern Nevada. Noon, $400, TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle, 702-854-6120.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s Educating America Tour: The tour will feature the Concepts in Care conference, community memory screenings and information from Alzheimer’s and caregiving experts. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free, Embassy Suites Las Vegas Convention Center, Chancellor Ballroom, 3600 Paradise Road, alzfdn.org. The Learning Arts: Explore how the Transcontinental Railroad came to be. 11 a.m.-noon, free, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6000. UNLV College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame Awards: Southern Nevada residents who have made a significant impact in visual arts, performing arts and/or architecture will be recognized. 5:30-8:45 p.m., $100$200 (faculty and staff discounts available), UNLV Student Union Ballroom, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2455.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 Bird Walk: Join the Audubon Society on a guided walking tour to learn about the diversity of our

feathered friends. 8-10 a.m., free, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. Let’s Get Growing Youth Garden Series: Explore the outdoors. 10 a.m.-noon (for those age 6-8); 1-3 p.m. (for those 9-12), $24-$30, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org. *Also: March 15, 22 and 29 Young at Heart: Music to Age Gracefully: Learn how music therapy harnesses the power of rhythm, melody and tempo to help maintain or regain skills affected by the aging process. Noon-1 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6000. Wetlands tour and lunch: Adults 50 and older can see the habitat for hundreds of plant and animal species. RSVP by March 6. 9 a.m.3 p.m., $3, Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9 Juanita Greer White Distinguished Lecture Series: Margaret McFall-Ngai, a professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, will present “Animals and Bacteria: A Lifelong Partnership.” 6:30 p.m., free, UNLV, Science and Engineering Building, Room 1311, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2079. Russell Frank Astronomy Lecture: Peter Mészáros, from the department of astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State University, will discuss cosmic rays. 7:30 p.m., free, UNLV, Robert L. Bigelow Physics Building, Room 102, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2079. Queen Bee Craft Night: This event will feature food, drinks and crafting. 5-8 p.m., $85, the Conference Center of Las Vegas, 6590 Bermuda Road, thequeenbeemarket.com. Coffee with the Councilman: Join Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Barlow and staff for coffee and conversation about Las Vegas. 9-10 a.m., free, Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., 702-229-5443.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10 Queen Bee Market: This urbanstyle market features vendors who make their products by hand. 4-9 p.m., free-$5, The Conference Center

LIFE of Las Vegas, 6590 Bermuda Road, thequeenbeemarket.com. *Also: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 11 Tuff-N-Uff, the Future Stars of MMA: Downtown Showdown: Up-and-coming fighters will face off. 7 p.m., $10-$50, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St., tuffnuff.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Walk for Wishes: Participants can choose between a one-mile walk or 5K run. Festivities include entertainment, music and food. 7 a.m., $20$30, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, walkforwishessnv.org. Ward 2 Shredding Party and Prescription Drug Turn-In: Bring your personal papers that need to be shredded, limited to five boxes per customer. City marshals also will be on hand to take out-of-date/no longer needed prescription drugs for proper disposal. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 702-229-1100. Run Away with Cirque du Soleil: Spend the day taking photos with Cirque du Soleil performers, listening to music and enjoying refreshments at this annual 5K run and one-mile fun walk. Participants are encouraged to dress up in Cirque-inspired outfits. 7 a.m., $17-$37, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., cirquedusoleil.com.

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St. Baldrick’s Brave the Shave Fundraiser: Shave your head and fundraise for St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding childhood cancer research. There will be balloon art, face painting and a raffle. 10 a.m.9 p.m., free, Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, stbaldricks.org. RaceJam Concert: Night Ranger and Survivor will perform in conjunction with NASCAR Weekend, which takes place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 8 p.m., free, Fremont Street Experience, 3rd Street Stage, vegasexperience.com. American Craft Whiskey Revival Grand Tasting Affair: Sample artisan whiskies, craft spirits and moonshines. There will be entertainment, food and classes led by distillery owners and brand ambassadors. 7-10 p.m., $45-$50, Golden Nugget Grand Event Center, 129 Fremont Street Experience, 866-946-5336. Illuminating the Arts: Faith Lutheran students will come together for a one-night-only performance. 6 p.m., $75, Faith Lutheran’s Chapel and Performing Arts Center, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, faithconservatory.com. Desert Jam Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament: Boys and girls ages 10-13 can compete. 9 a.m., $40 per team, Downtown Recreation Center, 105 W. Basic Road, cityofhenderson.com.

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Number of Earth-like planets NASA discovered orbiting a star in a nearby planetary system. All seven have the potential to support liquid water.

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OUR TAKE: BETTER WAY TO SHARE WOULD MEAN BETTER HEALTH CARE Selling pizza directly to hungry families makes more sense than standing on the street with your hands full of slices, shouting at random people about how good it tastes. Kudos, then, to the team at Silver State Health Insurance Exchange. With no realtime marketing data to target customers, a major reduction in brokers selling plans and a toxic political climate creating confusion, Heather Korbulic and her staff increased health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act by 900 people in the 2016-17 enrollment period. The gain is small but significant because of its difficulty. Korbulic’s office remains locked in a two-year battle with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services over demographic data collected when people sign up for insurance through healthcare.gov. Basically, Nevada’s health exchange cannot get the member-level information it needs from the feds to target potential customers despite the state

sending money to Washington, D.C., to help administer its hybrid marketplace. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services cites privacy laws for not sharing information Korbulic’s team could use to not only cover more underserved people, but also to spend its $2 million marketing budget more efficiently. Government sharing could potentially prevent government waste, which should be a simple ideal but apparently is not for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. For government officials such as Korbulic and spokeswoman Janel Davis to call the situation “extremely frustrating,” “extremely difficult” and “absolutely ridiculous” shows what an unnecessary problem this has become. A compromise that provides Nevada officials the information they need and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services the cover it seeks is long past due. — ADAM CANDEE

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‘Raising the community standards and expectations for quality medicine is a must in a fast-growing city’ Dr. Paul Lanfranchi, a facial plastic surgeon, started the Lanfranchi Center from scratch. Taking the advice of his mother, who told him to specialize in one area, the center focuses on a handful of procedures. “Not being a jack-of-all-trades has allowed our center to offer something unique,” he said. Do you have any recent news or updates about yourself, your work or your company that you’d like to share? We are proud to announce a new partnership with the American Cancer Society. The Lanfranchi Center will be donating $50,000 to launch the TLC Lift Program to benefit Las Vegas residents who need assistance in getting to and from their appointments for treatments. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? A year ago, I would have said a major professional sports team, but we have that covered later this year. Sports teams tend to create a sense of unity and commonality regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status. Now that we have a team, we’re as close to perfect as ever. What’s the biggest issue facing Southern Nevada? Continued population growth with average local health care has the potential to be a significant problem for our residents in the next decade as need increases faster than the number of quality physicians we have to serve. Hopefully, this growth creates opportunity for Las Vegas to attract more top-notch physicians and health care providers. Raising the community standards and expectations for quality medicine is a must in a fast-growing city like ours. What’s your favorite place to have fun in Las Vegas? For the past few years, it has been at my son’s soccer games. Since he was 5 years old, I have coached his soccer team. It allows me to teach, motivate and watch all the kids grow while having fun. Describe your management style. I hope anyone who has worked with me would say I’m nurturing, consistent and fair. “Lead by example” is my mantra. Micromanagement is something I try to avoid. Everyone learns

Dr. Paul Lanfranchi founded the Lanfranchi Center in 2006. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

and responds to feedback differently. Therefore, a great manager needs to be able to put on the appropriate hat to speak the same language and connect with each employee on an individualized level. What is your dream job outside of your current field? Head coach for an NFL team, but it must be in a warm climate!

life, with some risks involved, to follow his dreams. Currently, he is touring the country with his family in a pull-along motor home. Even if some of those dreams are not reached, he has shown me that being adventurous or unconventional can lead to happiness and satisfaction.

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? Italy. I’ve never been there, but that’s where my heart pulls toward, since I’m half Italian and half Sicilian.

What is your biggest pet peeve? Excuses. It is human to make mistakes. Everybody makes them, but some prefer not to take ownership of theirs. I value people who can be honest and take responsibility for their actions.

Whom do you admire? My brother Damian. He is three years younger than me, super intelligent and charismatic. He has had every opportunity to take the traditional route to map out his life (career/home/family). However, he has taken many unbeaten paths over his

What is your funniest or most embarrassing work story? The former CEO of the previous company I worked for was an elderly, gray-haired gentleman. I hadn’t met him before, and a few years back he entered our office’s reception area. I greeted him by asking if he was there

for a facelift consultation. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would that be? To be more well-traveled. In hindsight, I would have loved to have taken one full year to travel the globe prior to starting medical school. It would have allowed me to become more familiar and gain appreciation for all the other cultures and people of the world. What is something that people might not know about you? When I was in my residency training program in New Jersey, I was a bass player in a rock coverband. We played all the local bars/ venues on the weekends and grew a significant following and local recognition. There is nothing quite like performing onstage with a group of guys, making music and entertaining a crowd.

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Cancer patients inspire creation of natural deodorant Manufacturing cosmetics is unheard of in Las Vegas.

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Ira Kaganovsky Green wanted to create natural alternatives to “toxinfilled products that line the shelves of every store.” Her Eastern European parents brought many of their old traditions with them when they immigrated to the United States. “Everything in our kitchen was not only sustenance, but medicine,” she said. “Vodka, chicken soup, black tea, rose water. Pink eye? Black tea compress. Fever? Vinegar and water. Ear infection? Vodkadoused cotton swab in your ear. As I became an adult and a mother, this idea of natural remedies has left a lasting impression upon me.” The result is Freedom natural deodorant, which comes in lavender citrus, bergamot mint and unscented varieties. It’s even edible, though Kaganovsky doesn’t recommend tasting it. Describe your business.

What is the best part about doing business in Las Vegas?

It’s a global city, which means it has a global clientele. People come here and experience our product, then can spread the word back home. What obstacles has your business overcome?

Putting deodorant in spas was difficult. Nobody wanted to even speak to me, until a prominent spa in town sold out in two days. Then, people started to listen. How can Nevada improve its business climate?

Ira Kaganovsky Green displays Freedom natural deodorant. The smaller containers

We are the creators of Freedom nat- are travel-size. (STEVE MARCUS/StAFF) ural deodorant. A few years ago, I had three friends essential oils. be around for a Free Brands inc. who were diagnosed with breast canYou really can long time. Phone: 702-994-1969 Email: questions@freebrandsinc.com cer. All of their doctors recommended eat it, but it tastes Website: freebrandsinc.com they stay away from antiperspirants horrible. What’s the Owned by: Ira Kaganovsky Green and go natural. Upon hearing this, I most important In business since: 2016 decided it was time to go natural, too. Who are your part of your But let me tell you, it wasn’t that easy. customers? job? The products I purchased didn’t High-end spas Making sure smell good, didn’t look good and did and boutiques for wholesale and retail. we are on track and focused. There are not work. So, I created one that did. We are available at Skin Bar in Hena lot of distractions around, and my It’s all natural and good for you. derson, Panacea in Summerlin, Detox job is to be focused and keep everyone Plus, it’s for all ages and is unisex. Salon, Four Seasons Spa, Cosmopoliaround me focused. tan Spa, and of course online at Amazon and freedomstickdeodorant.com. What are some ingredients in a What is the hardest part about donatural deodorant?

Shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, arrowroot powder, baking soda and

ing business in Las Vegas? What is your business philosophy?

Work smart, not hard. We want to

Educating suppliers and manufacturers. There is a lot of outsourcing.

Education and attracting other kinds of business besides gaming. Nevada is a great place to live, but it is pigeonholed for gaming. Manufacturing here would be ideal with all the land and industrial areas. What has been your hardest lesson in business?

Whenever you go into a new business, there is a deep learning curve. Technology at my age sometimes feels impossible — I had to ask my kids how to upload something. But I have gotten much better. Resources are still tough because Las Vegas is not a manufacturing hub, so I had to make a lot of phone calls and do a lot of online searches. What are your favorite charities to support?

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$20

Prospective cost of a trip in an Uber air taxi from San Jose to the Marina District in San Francisco, assuming technology and regulations would be made to accommodate the company’s plans. Currently, the cost would be closer to $130, about $20 more than a ride in an Uber X.

99.95%

Share of Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown requests from Google’s Trusted Copyright Removal Program that were never in Google’s search index. Companies are automating takedown requests on sites that have likely not infringed on anyone’s rights.

80%

Share of an Uber fare the driver is supposed to receive. Martin Dulberg of North Carolina is suing the ride-hailing company with a proposed class-action lawsuit because he alleges the amount drivers are paid is between 70 and 80 percent.

92%

Savings Australian Nick Pfitzner has seen on his power bill since installing a Tesla Powerwall. His family has paid $178.71 for power in the past year.

$52

Cost of the new Nokia 3310 cellphone. It has been 12 years since the last generation of 3310 phones were on the market. Since the smartphone boom, Nokia has taken a backseat in the cellphone market. However, they have by far outsold every other cellphone manufacturer by hundreds of millions of units.

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Why successful couples need a prenup

entering the marriage from division at renuptial agreements are guest column: divorce, but any increase in the value of important for every successBrian P. Eagan those assets during the marriage may be ful couple to consider as they subject to a claim. plan their lives together. They allow couples to control their financial n Prenups are about peace of mind, not futures in the event of divorce, an accident or death. Unpessimism. Gen Xers and millennials are the first generafortunately, myths and misconceptions about prenuptial tions to experience divorce on a grand scale, so while this agreements can prevent couples from taking the proper demographic may approach marriage with optimism, it’s steps to protect each other and their hard-earned assets tempered with a healthy dose of pragmatism and a strong in a worst-case scenario. desire to safeguard the future. Unlike earlier generations, couples often enter marriage today on relatively equal n Prenups won’t leave one partner destitute. Contrary footing financially. A partner who decides to leave the to popular belief, a prenup isn’t designed to benefit the fiworkforce to raise children can substantially reduce his nancially stronger partner and send the other to the poor or her lifetime earning potential. Couples need to address house. The goal is to protect the assets each individual issues of alimony and property division at the get-go for brings into the a marriage as well as those accumulated an informed decision about whether either party is willtogether, such as a house or business, and determine how ing to scale back career ambitions to raise children. those assets would be fairly allocated in the event of divorce or death. Divorce judges vary in Clark County, and n Prenups can evolve. Every prenup, just like every couple, it can be impossible to predict how the court will decide is different, but a good prenup can serve as a lead-in to postto divide a couple’s assets without a valid prenup in place. nuptial planning as lives evolve and circumstances change. Some couples opt to add a sunset provision, which invalin Prenups protect his, hers and yours. As more couples dates the prenup after a certain time or occurrence, such as delay marriage until later in life, it’s common for each the birth of a child. Others agree to renegotiate the terms person to bring individual wealth into the marriage — to address evolving needs and financial realities. For many finances, property, a personal or family business. Prenups couples, such provisions can assuage concerns that a prenup ensure each person maintains what is rightfully their own is just a prelude to an inevitable divorce. should the relationship dissolve, and can make provisions Brian P. Eagan is a partner with Solomon, for shared wealth acquired during the marriage. Nevada Dwiggins & Freer. law generally exempts assets that one party owns before

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More jobs projected at Tesla’s gigafactory By mick akers Staff Writer

The number of jobs to be created by the Tesla gigafactory in Northern Nevada is now expected to surpass original estimates. More than 10,000 jobs are now forecast to come out of the Tesla plant, or 54 percent more than the 6,500 initial plans for the factory stated, according to Steve Hill, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Speaking at the recent joint meeting of the Assembly Committee on Taxation and the Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development in Carson City, Hill explained the rising employee count. “When we originally presented the project to the Legislature in 2014, we projected 6,500 jobs on site,” Hill said. “The efficiency that’s being created from a functional standpoint at the facility is actually enabling more employees ... on the site.” When completed, the gigafactory will be 5 million square feet with five floors of manufacturing, the largest manufacturing facility in the world, Hill said. It already is producing battery cells, power walls and battery packs. The factory now has almost 1,000 permanent employees, 90 percent of whom are Nevadans. Additionally, there are 2,500 construction work-

ers at the site, of whom 60 percent are Nevadans. Adding to the heightened employee expectations, Hill spoke about a planned addition to the site that will create more jobs along with it. “Tesla has announced a second initiative at the site, which is the drivetrain factory for the Model 3,” he said. “The drivetrain is comprised of both the electric motors and the gear boxes that you’ll see attached to the wheel units which power the car.” The drivetrain factory represents a $350 million investment and will create 550 additional jobs, Hill said. Initially, Tesla designed the factory to produce 35 gigawatt hours of battery power annually, but six months ago, it announced it had increased the projection to 50 GWh capacity, which Hill said allows employment in the building to increase proportionally. During the company’s 2016 fourth quarter and full year earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said production at the facility outpaced original estimates. “Mr. Musk in their earnings call said that they felt they could produce battery capacity now for 1 million cars, and originally that was 500,000,” Hill said. “So, the employment prospects at the site continue to improve.”

Former CFO returns By mick akers Staff Writer

Tesla’s chief financial officer is stepping down, with a familiar face filling the void. Jason Wheeler is resigning as Tesla’s CFO to pursue opportunities in public policy, Tesla announced recently. He will stay with the company through April to ensure a smooth transition. Former CFO Deepak Ahuja will return to the role for Tesla in March. He served as CFO from July 2008 through November 2015. Ahuja, 54, will have an annual base salary of $500,000 and will receive a $15 million new-hire equity grant spread out over four years in accordance with Tesla’s equity policies. The grant comes in the form of restricted stock units, stock options or a combination of both. Wheeler expressed gratitude to Tesla and said he will continue to fight for environmentally friendly initiatives going forward. “After spending the past 15 years helping to make information accessible to everyone and to advance sustainable energy, I’m looking forward to continuing to champion these causes and others from a public policy perspective,” Wheeler said.

After years of lawsuits, strippers still fighting for employee status By chris kudialis Staff Writer

A federal judge has given preliminary approval for a $6.5 million settlement in lawsuits against 64 of the 132 strip clubs owned by Déjà Vu Consulting Inc. nationwide. That could result in cash or up to $2,000 in club credits for the thousands of women who’ve worked (for at least a month) at the chain’s Las Vegas locations since 2004, including Déjà Vu, Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club, Showgirls and Little Darlings. The dozen or so wage-per-hour suits considered by U.S. District Judge Stephen Murphy of Michigan consider a fundamental issue of the business: Should strippers be classified as independent contractors or employees? Michigan-based attorney Matthew Hoffer, who represents a Jane Doe plaintiff, confirmed the federal suit’s impact on Las Vegas dancers but declined to comment “until after a final settlement is reached.” Local managers of Déjà Vu and Little Darlings said they were not sure what effect the lawsuit would have on their dancers, deferring to the chain’s

national headquarters in Michigan. Déjà Vu Consulting Inc. did not return multiple requests for comment. The series of minimum wage and labor law violation suits started in 2008, when a dancer at a Michigan club run by Lansing-based Cin-Lan Inc. said she and dancers at eight other company clubs in the state were unfairly classified as independent contractors. Déjà Vu Consulting Inc. also was named in that suit. The companies and dancers settled for $11.3 million in 2011. Another Jane Doe filed what became a class-action lawsuit in Michigan, arguing that Déjà Vu had too much control over the day-to-day work of dancers labeled as independent contractors. The suit she filed expanded into a complaint covering the 64 Déjà Vu locations, incorporating other state and federal suits involving the company since 2008. About $935,000 will be divided among dancers who opt for cash payments, according to court documents. Déjà Vu dancers also can choose credits, from $200 to $2,000 depending on the length of time they worked at

the club, to use toward renting stage time and other fees. A hearing to determine whether the settlement and process for evaluating employee status is fair is scheduled for June 6. Strippers in Las Vegas have long protested work conditions and compensation. As independent contractors, they aren’t entitled to a minimum wage, insurance benefits, sexual harassment claims or workers’ compensation from clubs, where they pay to perform and collect only tips. In one of the most famous suits, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled in 2014 that clubs were not exempt from provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and that employees were entitled to federal minimum wage. The final ruling came more than five years after dancers from Sapphire Las Vegas Gentleman’s Club sued the valley’s largest strip club in 2009. Despite continued rulings in favor of strippers, attorneys who have represented them say little within the industry has changed. Arizona-based Mick Rusing was the lead attorney in winning for the Jane Does involved in the Sapphire case,

and before that won compensation for strippers from the now-closed Glitter Gulch. While the Sapphire case seemed to set a precedent for treatment of dancers, any progress was “quickly reversed” when the 2015 Nevada Legislature passed Senate Bill 224. The bill, signed into law by Gov. Brian Sandoval, allows for “just about anyone” in Nevada to be classified as an independent contractor, regardless of the work they’re doing, Rusing said. “Under no stretch of the imagination are these women independent contractors,” he said. Rusing said strip clubs have “never won a case” against strippers suing for employee status, and he called Nevada’s definition of an independent contractor a “false comfort” for the industry. He pointed to Déjà Vu’s ongoing settlement in U.S. District Court as an example of the federal government’s willingness to intervene regardless of state laws. But after more than a decade of suing and winning money from the clubs, Las Vegas dancers haven’t seen “an iota of change” in how they’re compensated, Rusing said.

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Teachers call it unfair to evaluate them on students’ test scores By ian whitaker Staff Writer

Unfair and inhumane. That’s how teachers described a state law holding them personally responsible for the performance of their students on standardized tests. They had a different reaction to a plan by Democratic Assemblyman Ozzie Fumo to repeal that law, which came in the form of a round of cheers and applause at a recent town hall meeting staged by the Nevada State Education Association, the state teachers union. Fumo’s bill, AB212, would scrap a 2015 teacher evaluation program passed by a Republican Legislature. The 2015 law required that by the 2017-18 school year, as much as 40 percent of a teacher’s performance review would be based on student test results. Teachers say the law is inherently flawed. For starters, standardized test results arrive long after the school year ends. By the time the teacher gets the results and the bad performance review, the students would already have moved on to a different grade. Second, most standardized tests focus on English and math, yet the 2015 law applies to teachers of all subjects, even school librarians and physical education teachers. Teachers said it was fundamentally unfair to punish them for what happens in students’ personal lives. In schools that post low test scores, the students often are from low-income families, and many are still learning English. Research has shown that such students tend to perform worse on tests than English speakers from more wealthy families. “There are many things we can control in our classrooms,” said Ruben Murillo, president of the teachers union. “The one thing we can’t control is what happens in our students’ personal lives.” Many teachers said they feared that linking evaluations to testing would create a disincentive to teach in at-risk schools. Others painted a bleak picture of life inside the classrooms of Nevada, one of endless paperwork, overcrowded classes, district administrators overly focused on meeting state mandates, and an inherently flawed regime of testing that students don’t take seriously but that keeps teachers constantly in fear of losing their jobs. “We’re humans, not robots,” a teacher at Silverado High School said. Fumo was sympathetic, at one point apologizing “on behalf of the Legislature” and adding that “local government has failed you as teachers.” He held up a stack of papers representing the length of the average teacher performance review, then held up a single sheet representing a typical job review in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. “It’s one page and there isn’t even a backside,” Fumo said as teachers sighed and shook their heads. “You guys are really under the microscope,” he said. The union is set to begin a concerted information campaign about the bill, which has the support of several Democrats in the state Senate, including Joyce Woodhouse and Tick Segerblom. “We don’t know if we’re going to win,” said Chris Daly, the union’s deputy director of government affairs. “But we’re going to fight the good fight.”

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MGM Resorts to launch responsible-gaming program By mick akers Staff Writer

When the fun stops and gambling becomes a problem for an individual, seeking help could be difficult for some. In an attempt to provide better access to help, MGM Resorts International and British Columbia Lottery Corp. have entered an agreement to license the responsible-gaming program GameSense. GameSense encourages players to adopt behaviors that can reduce the risk of developing gambling disorders. Some of those behaviors include setting time and money limits and having an open dialogue with friends and family about personal gambling habits. The program will have a presence at MGM properties through GameSense information centers, where customers can go to receive education on responsible gambling. The possibility for kiosks on the casino floor also is being discussed. MGM will donate $1 million over five years to UNLV’s International Gaming Institute, which will research the program’s findings to improve it and aid similar efforts. UNLV’s research will help across the

board, said Alan Feldman, MGM Resorts executive vice president of global industry affairs. “We cannot just monitor what’s going on from a metrics point of view, but also really try to get into the important qualitative work for both employees and from our customers,” Feldman said. “Together we can learn a lot more ... from a customer service point of view, as opposed to trying to be the gambling police.” MGM anticipates having GameSense fully implemented in all of its properties by the end of the year. Jim Lightbody, BCLC president, echoed Feldman’s sentiments, explaining the importance of a program such as GameSense. “We believe it’s our role to take the lead in providing better responsible gambling programming that supports our players, helps reduce harm and strengthens the gaming industry as a whole,” Lightbody said. “We are thrilled MGM Resorts recognizes the value of our GameSense program.” Feldman said the program should be aimed at all guests, adding that the gaming industry does not and should not identify problem gamblers.

Green Ribbon Panel to examine marijuana rules for Clark County By april corbin Staff Writer

The Clark County Commission is assembling a “Green Ribbon Panel” to make recommendations regarding zoning and businesses licensing of the recreational marijuana industry. At a recent board meeting, commissioners settled on a panel consisting of members from the marijuana industry, the gaming and retail industries, and professional associations related to recreational and medical marijuana. Chairman Steve Sisolak proposed the creation of the panel, which he found necessary after a stakeholder meeting had generated more questions and concerns than answers. As an example, he noted that some residents were OK with medical marijuana facilities in their neighborhoods but opposed recreational retail shops. Other questions surrounded whether marijuana would be available in a hookah-style lounge

setting and if events like wine tastings would be staged for styles of the drug. “There are so many questions,” Sisolak said. “This group can get together to hear all of these questions and they could come forward to us with recommendations that we could adopt moving forward in terms of regulating the industry. It’s going to take some time.” Nevadans voted to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and over in November. The law went into effect at the beginning of 2017, but state regulators are still in the process of crafting regulations. “We will follow whatever the state guidelines are, but we have to get out ahead of it,” said Nancy Amundsen, director of comprehensive planning for Clark County. “When the state Department of Taxation comes forth with its regulations, it’s going to start accepting applications and Clark County has to determine where they want these.”

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‘While it can be quite convenient to have yes people in your life, do you respect that characteristic?’ respect from coworkers. The balance, needless to say, can prove a delicate one. “We live in a culture where it’s ‘bad’ to say no to someone of authority, particularly your boss,” said Isaac Bardos, a certified professional coach in Henderson. “That’s probably because as an employee, you fear the repercussions of saying no to someone who has power over your employment. That is certainly understandable.” That said, Bardos asked, “Have you ever respected someone more after they told you no? Did you find yourself wanting to ask them again because there was part of you that felt getting their yes was actually worth more now that they had said no? We all know people who are ‘yes people.’ While it can be quite convenient to have yes people in your life, do you respect that characteristic about them?” Bardos calls it beneficial to say no “when what you’re saying no to is overextending yourself. For example, if by saying yes it would add more stress and detract from your quality of life or your ability to balance what’s currently on your plate, it seems that a no might serve you and your coworker well.” No is “a powerful and important word,” Bardos said. “But it is important to understand that when you hear a no from your partner, friend, boss or family member, remind yourself that when the other person tells you no, they are not saying no to you, they are saying no to your idea or request. Before you say no to your boss, explain this to him: You are saying no to the idea or request, not no to him, which could be interpreted as a blatant personal rejection.” “What is so critical to remember is that every time you say yes to a request, by definition you are intentionally or unintentionally saying no to something else or someone else,” said Sheri Bardos, a career coach and the principal of Bardos Psychological Services in Henderson. “That could take the form of saying no to yourself, and thereby cutting out a well-needed lunch break to relax and recharge so

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you can work more efficiently and feel good. Saying yes could lead to saying no to a more important project or deadline. I often encourage my clients to have a direct and open dialogue with whomever is making the request to clarify what they would like prioritized.” There is, Sheri Bardos says, a “very clear distinction between saying no to a boss versus a co-worker. In order to maintain your job, and depending on a variety of factors, it might be more effective to say yes to a boss while having an open discussion about what might be needed to make that happen. If your boss just assumes you will make time for everything, and has an unrealistic view of what you can get done, then you might want to seek out a competent career coach to smoothly navigate that process.” If it is a co-worker of your own status, she added, “then saying no may be critical to keeping stress low and feeling balanced.” Generational differences also must be factored in. Las Vegas attorney James Goodnow, a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, said many believe that nothing makes a Millennial happier than saying no. goodnow “Not true. More than a time or two, I’ve heard baby boomers and Gen Xers slam millennials who say no to projects or extra work as selfish and lazy — citing their decision as proof that Millennials are an inferior generation. This view is misguided.” Goodnow insists that while it is true that millennials may say no more than workers from previous generations, “the reasons for it may be dif-

ferent than many believe. Millennials in many ways represent the pendulum swinging back from the focus on work that drove the economic boom. … When millennials say no to work, we are at the same time saying yes to a richer, more sustainable life that values hard work at the office, but that is not necessarily defined by it.” No Right, No Wrong Not surprisingly, there is no shortage of advice on the right and wrong instances and ways to say no. n Be goal-oriented: Sheri Bardos says she is “not a fan of ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ ways to do things, because that implies there is an elusive rulebook out there floating around which we must abide by, when many expectations actually fluctuate based on a variety of factors.” Instead, she prefers to understand which style is most effective; that is, which helps a worker reach his goal in a straightforward and efficient manner. “That said, when people say no in an ineffective way, that means their tone is harsh, impatient, or they appear lacking in flexibility,” Bardos said. “Usually that comes as a result of feeling frustrated and resentful, because they have surpassed the number of yeses they are truly comfortable with. It would have been helpful to draw that line sooner.” She said an effective way to say no “would actually be starting with a yes, but clearly explaining what your needs are.” n Be respectful: “As an executive recruiter, saying ‘no thank you’ is part of the daily routine,” said Mark Wayman, founder of The Foundation, an executive placement firm focused on gaming and technology. “I only represent executives who I know personally, or who were referred to me. That means saying yes to a handful of candidates and ‘no thank you’ to the balance.” Wayman urges businesspeople to “always return your messages, even to say no thank you. We are all busy; however, it’s disrespectful to ignore people. I wish I had $20 for every person who

blew me off, then asked me for a job six months later. Return your messages — it’s the right thing to do.” n Just the facts: “Stick with data and the facts,” said Lilian Tomovich, chief experience officer at MGM Resorts International. “If it’s not on strategy or a priority linked to the strategic plan, or the data and facts don’t support it, then it’s a polite no with justification.” n Build trust: Rikki Tanenbaum, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Golden Nugget Casinos, suggested saying no only rarely. “Unless it’s a legally or ethically wrong move, or you can’t possibly deliver, try to say yes. Over time, as you build trust, you can begin to shape the conversations so that rather than saying no, you’re offering alternatives that more effectively achieve the desired outcome.” Tanenbaum also recommended having “a diplomatic, solutions-oriented conversation, where you say, ‘I don’t think I can do what you’re proposing, but I can do this ...’ ” n Have a rationale: Dr. Jonathan Salinas, a vocal cord specialist with Ear, Nose and Throat Consultants of Nevada, said employees should “express understanding for the thought process behind the request. Next, the employee should present the alternative solution they feel more comfortable with, stating the reason for declining the request. To say no without a rationale could be interpreted as disrespectful.” n Start a dialogue: “Hard no’s can be problematic,” said Micah E. Phillips, executive vice president and marketing director at Nevada State Bank. “A no should really be part of a dialogue on priorities and options. Focusing on common objectives will help lead to shared perspectives.” The wrong way to say no, Phillips added, is “a no that involves no dialogue. It is the quickest way to establish that you aren’t willing to support the other person, even if that isn’t the intention.” Will striking so fine a balance always prove easy? Most likely ... no.

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Calendar of events SUNDAY, MARCH 5 2017 Touro Gala Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $252 Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-777-8687 Touro University Nevada’s annual fundraising gala and silent auction event supports student scholarships. The featured guest speaker will be former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi.

MONDAY, MARCH 6 “Mark My Words!” Time: 7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-777-3100 Mark Hasten, chairman of the board of Touro College, will host a lecture and reception. His published memoirs, “Mark My Words!”, will be available for purchase and signing.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Large Vision Business Network Mixer Square Biz Expo 2017 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Suncoast Hotel, Grand Ballroom, 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-639-6964 This networking event will feature business exhibits, a guest speaker, entertainment and dining. Society for Marketing Professional Services’ public relations and media panel Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for SMPS members; $50 for nonmembers Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy at Fashion Show, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit smpslasvegas.com This networking event will feature a panel discussion focusing on the relationship between public relations practitioners and the media. Nevada Business Aviation Association industry update and cocktail reception Time: 3:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free for NVBAA paid

members; $25 for NVBAA free members, nonmembers and guests Location: Corporate Flight International Hangar, 5220 Haven St., Suite 105, Las Vegas Information: Visit nvbaa.org This networking event will feature a 2016 yearin-review, an Aviation Post 888 presentation and a King Air 250 and CJ4 on display.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 Nevada Air & Waste Management Association monthly luncheon Time: 11:15 a.m. Cost: $15 for full-time students; $30 for NVAWMA members; $35 for nonmembers; $40 walk-ins Location: Cili Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit nvawma.org David Gaskin, deputy director of the Nevada Department of Transportation, will discuss the storm water program. C-Level Group Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Disclosed upon registration Location: Disclosed upon registration Information: Email vikki@theclevelgroup.com Alex Vorobieff will present “Focus Your Energy to Improve the Real Bottom Line.” Morning Mingle Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: $15 in advance for Metro Chamber members; $20 at the door Location: Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant, Catering & Gaming Cantina, 4930 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-641-5822 This Las Vegas Metro Chamber event invites members to introduce themselves and their business, build a rapport with one another and expand their professional network. Women’s Leadership Breakfast: Leading Change by the Way You Lead Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: $15 for NV Executive Women’s members; $20 for nonmembers Location: UMC, Emerald Room, 901 Rancho Lane, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com

Medical industry professionals can enjoy an informative discussion featuring a panel of inspiring female leaders. Business networking mixer Time: 6-7 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Gold Mine Tavern, 23 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Visit wsdba-meetchatconnectmarch.eventbrite.com Connect with members of the Water Street District Business Association and local professionals.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9 Our Future in Focus: Convene for Green Time: 1-7 p.m. Cost: $50 Location: Rio, Tropical Ballroom, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Visit greenchips.org This program and awards ceremony showcases organizations, projects and people who are affecting the community’s sustainability.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10 Making the Best of Our Personal Finances: What Wise Stewards Know Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $15 for students; $30 in advance/$35 door BYU Management Society members and guests Location: Brady Industries, 7055 Lindell Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-878-9788 The BYU Management Society’s March luncheon will feature Bryan Sudweeks, associate professor of finance at BYU.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11 A Novel Event Champagne Brunch Time: 10:45 a.m. Cost: $60 Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Email scollins@vegaspbs.org The event will feature authors Willi Baer, former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Sean Hoade and Sherry Swensk, emcee from 8 News Now. The event will benefit Vegas PBS’ Ready To Learn Program.

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American Society of Pension Actuaries

Caesars Palace

March 3-8

2,210

National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association annual meeting

Encore

March 3-7

650

Western Veterinary Conference annual conference

Mandalay Bay

March 5-9

14,500

Weichert National Real Estate Summit

M Resort

March 6-8

600

Associated General Contractors of America annual convention

Bellagio

March 6-9

1,449

International Dairy Foods Association Ice Cream Technology Conference

Hilton Lake Las Vegas

March 7-8

1,500

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2017

Las Vegas Convention Center

March 7-11

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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES CHAPTER 11 Triple J. Tours Inc. 4455 S. Cameron St. Las Vegas, NV 89123 Attorney: Jeffrey A. Cogan at jeffrey@jeffreycogan.com

BID OPPORTUNITIES MARCH 9 2:15 p.m. Regional Justice Center: sanitary sewer improvements Clark County, 604350 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

MARCH 10 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for inmate clothing and accessories Clark County, 604349 Susan Tighi at slt@clarkcountynv. gov

BROKERED TRANSACTIONS Sales $5,970,000 for 35,700 square feet, Office 3740 & 3760 Pecos-McLeod Interconnect, Las Vegas 89121 Landlord: Did not disclose Landlord agent: Did not disclose Tenant: Gamma Pecos-McLeod LLC Tenant agent: Larry Singer and Michael Tabeek, SIOR, CCIM, of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank $615,000 for 4,574 square feet, office 6320 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas 89108 Landlord: Paul Chaffee, Wil Chaffee and Jodi Gilbert of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc. Landlord agent: City National Bank Tenant: Jewel Taylor Tenant agent: Munich Properties $405,000 for 2,444 square feet, office 3416 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas 89129 Landlord: Pauline E. Miller and Stacy U. King Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker, CCIM, SIOR, and Bobbi Miracle, CCIM, SIOR, of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services Tenant: Gautam Daulat Tenant agent: Did not disclose $235,000 for 3,648 square feet, multifamily building 5227 Greene Lane, Las Vegas 89119 Landlord: Dale Haldeman Landlord agent: Not represented

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Leases $655,125 for 11,626 square feet, retail 2600 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: SAHPAV LLC and Maryland View LP Landlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Tenant: InStyle Furniture Inc. Tenant agent: Did not disclose

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$178,558, tenant improvement 170 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Integrated Builders Group $176,485, single-family dwelling 6829 Cold Desert St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $176,485, single-family dwelling 9725 Summer Bliss Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $173,281, single-family dwelling 7812 Observation Peak St., Las Vegas Adaven Homes $173,281, single-family dwelling 10501 Sparks Summit Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes $169,900, commercial - addition 4915 Berg St., North Las Vegas LM Construction $169,843, residential - production 2102 Monte Bianco Place, Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $168,731, residential - new x2 924 and 925 Bluebird Hill Ave., North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $168,673, residential - new 824 Fox Mountain Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $168,303, single-family dwelling x2 9697 and 9809 Summer Bliss Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada

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$134,440, single-family dwelling 10512 Laurel Mountain Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes

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$150,000, single-family dwelling 600 Pioneer St., Las Vegas Compass Construction

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$145,009, commercial - new 4325 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas King Communications $143,336, residential - new x2 828 and 829 Fox Mountain Court, North Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $143,260, residential - new 2513 Splendid Manor Court, North Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $142,991, pool and/or spa 8 Rockmount Court, Henderson Stanley W. Gribble Trust $142,839, residential - production 3127 La Crema Court, Henderson Toll Henderson $142,396, residential - production 3009 Barrett Springs Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $141,198, single-family dwelling 7291 Ellington Park St., Las Vegas Toll North LV $139,623, residential - production x2 3000, 3001 and 3008 Barrett Springs Ave., Henderson Pardee Homes of Nevada $138,306, single-family dwelling 9714 Summer Bliss Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $138,306, single-family dwelling 9684 Ashlynn Peak Court, Las Vegas

$126,204, residential - production 2527 Ballatore St., Henderson Toll Henderson $124,763, residential - production 2571 Ballatore St., Henderson Toll Henderson $122,822, residential - production 718 Bollons Island St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek $120,271, residential - production 293 Via Del Duomo, Henderson Century Communities Nevada $119,495, residential - production x2 358 and 362 Pretissimo Lane, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $119,495, residential - production 420 Pulse Ave., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $119,495, residential - production x2 403 and 411 Al Coda Place, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada

$117,338, single-family dwelling 7133 Flora Lam St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $116,001, residential - production 416 Pulse Ave., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $115,891, residential - production 3016 Historic Horizon Ave., Henderson Beazer-Inspirada

$109,846, residential - production 2663 Marvel Astoria St., Henderson Beazer-Inspirada $107,961, residential - production 151 Sand Lake St., Henderson KB Home Nevada $107,490, single-family dwelling 7129 Flora Lam St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $106,969, residential - new 5829 Country Lake Lane, North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings Corp $106,852, residential - production 415 Al Coda Place, Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada $102,527, residential - production 2264 Valdina St., Henderson KB Home Inspirada $102,527, residential - production 707 Bollons Island St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek $102,527, residential - production 727 Gorringe Ridge Court, Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek

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Category: private schools Ranked by the number of local permanent employees as of Feb. 20 Tuition for current term

Year est. locally

Top executive

$13,100$11,700

1954

John Kilduff, president

Preschool-8

11,25015,450

1961

Neil Daseler, director

775

Nursery-12

$7,450$9,750

1989

Trent Thorell, secondary principal; Gayle Sue Blakeley, director

Green Valley Christian School 711 Valle Verde Court Henderson, NV 89014 702-454-4056 • gvchristianschool.com

705

Infants-12

$5,736$7,400

1991

Stephanie Smith, principal

St. Viator Parish School 4246 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-732-4477 • stviatorschool.org

565

Preschool-8

varies

1965

Tracy Brunelle, principal

Calvary Chapel Christian School 7175 W. Oquendo Road Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-248-8879 • cccslions.org

465

Pre-K-12

$4,250$7,950

1995

Rick Martin, superintendent

CornerStone Christian Academy & Preschool 5825 W. Eldora Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-939-5050 • ccanv.com

460

Infants-8

$7,600$9,250*

2001

Linda Rosek, director of elementary education

Faith Lutheran Academy 2700 S. Town Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135 702-921-2777 • faithlutheranacademy.org

425

K-5

$9,350.00

2002

Paul Brandt, executive director

Foothills Montessori School 1401 Amador Lane Henderson, NV 89012 702-407-0790 • foothillsmontessori.com

319

Preschool-8

$7,500$12,000

1999

Karen Kolb, executive director

Mountain View Christian Schools Leadership Institute 3900 E. Bonanza Road Las Vegas, NV 89110 702-452-1300 • MVCS.net

300

Infant-12

$7,050$8,850*

1983

Raymond Leboeuf, principal

Faith Lutheran Preschool 10405 Griffith Peak Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135 702-921-2727 • faithpreschoollv.org

290

Age 2-Pre-K

$8,150$10,500

2002

Tonia Tate, director; Paul Brandt, executive director

International Christian Academy 8100 Westcliff Drive Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-869-1109 • icalv.com

220

Infants-10

$6,395$6,495

1999

Lisa Adams, principal

Omar Haikal Islamic Academy 485 E. Eldorado Lane Las Vegas, NV 89123 702-614-9002 • lvislamicacademy.org

200

K-8

$6,500

2001

Lori Wood, principal

Liberty Baptist Academy 6501 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89108 702-647-4522 • experienceliberty.com/academy

151

K-12

$4,015

1998

John Shorer, administrator

Trinity International School 4141 Meadows Lane Las Vegas, NV 89107 702-732-3957 • trinitylv.org

6-12

$6,200$6,720

1978

Sara Cochrane, principal

Enrollment as of Jan. 1

Grade

Bishop Gorman High School 5959 S. Hualapai Way Las Vegas, NV 89148 702-732-1945 • bishopgorman.org

1,475

9-12

Las Vegas Day School 3275 Red Rock St. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-362-1180 • lvds.com

800

Lake Mead Christian Academy 540 E. Lake Mead Parkway Henderson, NV 89015 702-565-5831 • lmca.org

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