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In February, a California woman filed a class-action lawsuit against Jelly Belly, accusing the company of tricking her into buying its Sport Beans, advertised as fuel for exercise. She claims labeling sugar as “evaporated cane juice” is false or misleading.
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on the cover Top row: Makenzi Abelman, Victoria Estrada, Troy Brown Jr. Middle: Ramiro Alvarado, Kenadee Bailey Bottom: Abby Richter, Michael Safbon, Darion Acohido (Photos by Christopher DeVargas/Staff/Photo illustration)
Homeowners enjoy the pride and savings that can come with fixing or fancying up their own domiciles. But they don’t always know what is required by building code. Are you an offender? Learn the ropes of safe and fee-free projects.
more news n Recognize the spectrum of domestic violence, P22
high school sports stars
For the second consecutive year, the Sun Standout Awards honored the best and brightest high school athletes, teams, coaches and administrators in the valley. This year’s ceremony was last Wednesday at South Point, capping the school year by recognizing some of the most memorable moments and figures in Las Vegas athletics.
the lure of classic bikes
when reviews hit, be ready
For those who own or just drool over collectible vehicles, Mecum’s auctions are a visual feast. More than 300 motorcycles from as far back as 1906 will be on the block this weekend. Wanna peek?
Examples of mishandling crises on social media keep happening in the news. Companies of all sizes should have a plan of action in case customers air their grievances online.
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n Brand champions rule, P47 n Meet Orangetheory, P48 n Employers will have to balance the generations, P49
more VEGAS INC n Adoptable pets, P34 n Calendar of events, P40 n Puzzles, P66
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‘Responsible and predictable’ Drivers and pedestrians need more awareness to decrease the rate of tragic accidents.
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The No. 1 public school in Nevada A look at A-Tech’s achievements and the model that’s driving student success.
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spice up that recipe box
With bright flavors that add complexity to any dish, peppers deserve to be part of your cooking routine. Our latest obsession is an indulgent chile verde omelet.
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The Sunday’s candidate endorsements Early voting in the municipal general elections started Saturday, and Election Day is June 13.
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Homeless people camp out on the sidewalk near downtown Las Vegas. The city is developing a $15 million campus on Las Vegas Boulevard where the homeless will be able to camp and get connected to services. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
MAY 22
DAY OF SORROW Twenty-two people were killed and scores more were injured in a suicide-bomber attack after an Ariana Grande concert at Britain’s Manchester Arena.
MAY 23
TURTLE POWER Thiriot Elementary School celebrated World Turtle Day by providing kids tortoise backpacks, fun stories and face time with a 27-year-old desert tortoise named Larry Byrd.
MAY 23
KNIGHTS ONSCREEN The Vegas Golden Knights confirmed that Root Sports, a regional sports network, will broadcast its regular-season games, except those nationally televised.
MAY 27
TIME TO VOTE Early voting for Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City began and will run through June 9. Election Day is June 13.
MAY 29
NEVER FORGET On Memorial Day, in honor of those who have died serving our country, the flag should be at halfstaff from sunrise until noon, then raised until the sun sets.
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51S ON THE MOVE? The acquisition of full ownership of the Las Vegas 51s by the Howard Hughes Corp. (which previously held a 50 percent stake) bodes well for the team’s long-awaited Summerlin stadium project. Plans for a new facility to replace Cashman Field could emerge publicly within the next month, according to multiple sources. “Hughes having 100 percent ownership just makes it easier for them to make decisions and move forward,” 51s President and COO Don Logan said. Hughes Corp., the developer of Summerlin, hopes to move the team to that area of the valley. And the corporation can donate land for the stadium, easing the development of a project that could cost more than $80 million.
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Projected visitors to Southern Nevada during Memorial Day Weekend. The Nevada Department of Transportation estimated that at least 60 percent would drive here.
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SCHOOL BUS CRASH
A Metro Police officer is on the scene May 25 after an accident involving a Clark County School District bus and an SUV on Fort Apache Road near Post Road. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)
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DOCTOR GUILTY OF VIOLATING PATIENTS Suspended Las Vegas doctor Binh Minh “Ben” Chung, 43, was found guilty of drugging women and videotaping himself violating them. He will be sentenced on 11 charges that could land him in prison for life. Chung was a family physician whose wife went to police in June 2015 after finding cellphone videos of him groping and raping several patients who appeared unconscious. One was a 16-year-old whom Chung was treating for acne.
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McCarran International Airport had its highest passenger volume ever for April — 4.06 million, the first time the passenger count exceeded 4 million in the month. It followed a record March.
FEAR OVER FOOTAGE As is standard with any online threat, local authorities deemed a video purportedly uploaded by the Islamic State to be credible. The 44-minute video momentarily shows, among other Western targets, the Las Vegas Strip, while a narrator reportedly encourages sympathizers to launch lone-wolf attacks.
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Contest winners, from left, Nikole York, Adelynn Tourondel, David Wade and Nathan Sink celebrate with their awards, ending the fifth annual Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards, hosted by the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
Americans who would be uninsured by 2026 if the American Health Care Act passed and replaced the Affordable Care Act, according to a May 24 report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
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MODIFICATIONS THAT ARE STRUCTURAL OR ELECTRICAL
BEFORE YOU START THAT DIY PROJECT,
MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THE RULES
— meaning they have a higher capacity to potentially harm people if done improperly — typically do require a permit.
BY APRIL CORBIN | STAFF WRITER
Do I need a permit to do this? ¶ If you are a homeowner with a hankering for do-it-yourself upgrades, you should be asking that question anytime you think about picking up a sledgehammer. Most people know the answer is yes when it comes to installing a massive swimming pool, but even projects that seem simple and small-scale might be on a municipality’s list of jobs that require approval and inspection. ¶ Here are a few examples of common home additions that do and don’t require permits. Note: This information applies to unincorporated Clark County. Regulations on these projects in the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas are similar, but you should double-check with your jurisdiction before getting underway.
NO PERMIT NEEDED Replacing a window (as long as dimensions don’t increase)
KEY Go ahead, you don’t need a permit for this project. Stop! You’re going to need a permit first.
Q: WHY IS MUNICIPAL OVERSIGHT IMPORTANT? ■ Depending on the scale and complexity of a project and its potential to affect water, gas or power lines, doing the work without enough know-how could put you or others in danger. ■ Homeowners who violated code with repairs and improvements might run into issues when they try to sell their homes. Inspectors will look for signs of any work that isn’t up to code. ■ Those considering DIY projects should know that even professionals can miss the mark when they’re building houses. According to a 2013 report from the International Code Council, about 45 percent of field inspections on residential construction result in a code violation.
NO PERMIT NEEDED Changing out fixtures PERMIT REQUIRED Installing water heaters and softeners
COSMETIC CHANGES
REQUIRE A PERMIT: SHEDS, PLAYHOUSES, ETC. ■ One-story detached accessory buildings in conjunction with a single-family dwelling used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar non-occupiable spaces, provided that the floor area exceeds 200 square feet
■ If the structure has plumbing, mechanical or electrical features, you need a permit regardless of size
typically don’t need a permit. Examples include painting or wallpapering and changing out carpets.
If you live somewhere with a homeowner’s or neighborhood association, your projects may be subject to additional rules or regulations. So don’t forget to check them!
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FENCES AND WALLS
PERMIT REQUIRED Attic conversion
NO PERMIT NEEDED ■ Fencing not over 6 feet high and not part of a pool barrier ■ Walls including retaining walls not over 24 inches in height at any location ■ Repair of block walls 6 feet in height or less and the repair is no greater than 20 linear feet
PERMIT REQUIRED Everything else
Q: OOPS … I ALREADY COMPLETED SOMETHING WITHOUT A PERMIT. WHAT SHOULD I DO? May is Building Safety Month, and Clark County and Henderson are running amnesty programs that waive late fees and penalties for residential homeowners who self-disclose projects completed without proper permits. North Las Vegas and Las Vegas already offer year-round amnesty. Contact your jurisdiction for details.
Q: DO PERMITS COST ANYTHING? Yes. In Clark County, fees range from $150 to $400, depending on the project. Penalties for getting permitted retroactively can double those amounts, and additional fees can be tacked on if building code enforcers are called to your property to investigate a complaint about noncompliant structures. “The goal with the amnesty program is to educate and not penalize people,” said Stacey Welling, a public information officer for the county. “We know many people don’t realize they need a permit.”
Q: WHAT DOES THAT MONEY PAY FOR? Clark County’s Building Department provides “permit management, plan review and inspection services to enhance the built environment.” The department is selfsustaining, meaning permit fees are based on the cost of the municipality’s work associated with overseeing projects to ensure they are safe through code compliance.
Q: CAN I DO CONSTRUCTION MYSELF? You can build it yourself only if you own and occupy the home where work is being done. You will still need a permit when required. Construction at a home that’s being leased or rented must be done by a licensed contractor. PERMIT REQUIRED Partial and complete garage conversion NO PERMIT NEEDED Replacing your front door (as long as dimensions don’t increase)
PATIO PROJECTS NO PERMIT NEEDED Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches ■ Detached trellises or other similar structures not exceeding 120 square feet ■ Painting, refinishing or other cosmetic changes to decks ■
PERMIT REQUIRED ■ All new porches, decks, patios or patio covers ■ Alterations to existing porches, decks, patios or patio covers ■ Carports and RV covers fall under the same permitting rules
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SUN STAN awards
HONORING THE VALLEY’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST IN HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
For the second consecutive year, the Sun Standout Awards honored the best and brightest high school athletes, teams, coaches and administrators in the Las Vegas Valley. ¶ This year’s ceremony was last Wednesday at South Point, capping the school year by recognizing some of the most memorable moments and figures in local athletics. Nominations opened in January, and a selection committee pared them down to a list of finalists and eventual winners. ¶ Read on for the story behind all 17 Sun Standout honorees.
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Game of the Year Bishop Gorman vs. Clark basketball series
Muhammad Ali needed Joe Frazier, Magic Johnson needed Larry Bird and Bishop Gorman needed Clark basketball. For years, Bishop Gorman’s basketball team has reigned over Southern Nevada with relative ease. The Gaels won their fifth consecutive state title last season with a 20-point blowout against Coronado. They had won 75 games in a row against NIAA opponents. Then on Jan. 31, it came to an end. Bishop Gorman lost in its own gym, falling 68-62 to a Clark team playing in its first season in the 4A league. “It was awesome,” Clark junior James Bridges said. “Being able to have the opportunity to play in that type of environment in that situation was really fun. We proved who we are as a school and what we could do.” It was the second game of what would become an epic four-game series between the two schools. It culminated in an improbable comeback that gave Bishop Gorman another state title. The Gaels trailed Clark by seven points with 90 seconds to play at the Cox Pavilion in the title game, but Chuck O’Bannon Jr. — who finished with 36 points — led them back to win. “The other state titles were nice, but this one we thought we were going to lose,” Gorman’s Jamal Bey said. “This one was so much better.” — Jesse Granger
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FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR ABBY RICHTER
Abby Richter tried a variety of activities growing up — volleyball, ballet and gymnastics, to name a few — but nothing seemed to stick until she got in the pool. Now, she’s one of the nation’s most accomplished high school swimmers, and Nevada’s defending state champ in the 200m freestyle and 100m backstroke. The Green Valley High senior’s strategy is simple. “I just try to focus in on my own race,” she said. “I’ll try to figure out how fast (my opponent) is, and then I’m going to pace off her until it all comes down to who wants it more in the end, when it’s neck-and-neck and you just have to put your head down and finish into the wall.” Richter will swim for the University of Virginia next year. — Mike Grimala
FINALISTS Abbie Barnum, Virgin Valley soccer: Finished sixth all-time in state history with 112 career goals after scoring 39 goals with five assists during her senior year.
Alyssa Karpinski, CimarronMemorial flag football: Led the county with 172 receptions, 2,278 receiving yards and 33 touchdowns in a championship season.
Trinity Valentine, Durango softball: Emerged as a doublethreat with an earned run average of less than 1 and a batting average higher than .500.
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RISING STAR
VICTORIA ESTRADA Victoria Estrada’s nerves nearly overwhelmed her when she arrived at Eagle Valley Golf Club in Carson City for the state golf championship. The Coronado sophomore was playing against older golfers with long résumés of success. “I look up to them, so it was such an honor to even get there,” Estrada said. “I just got out there and tried to keep my mind in place and not let it get to me.” Estrada blew out the competition. She finished with a 2-over 146 for two rounds, five strokes ahead of the second-place finisher to win both individual title and lead Coronado to a team championships. And that wasn’t even her best performance of the postseason. Estrada shot a 4-under 68 in the Sunrise Regional Tournament at Chimera Golf Club, where she also overcame some early adversity. “I bogeyed the first hole,” Estrada said. “But I tried to not let it discourage me.” — Case Keefer
FINALISTS Audrey Boch-Collins, Clark tennis: Won the 4A state singles tournament as a freshman. Tiarra Del Rosario, Cimarron-Memorial flag football: Won the championship and player of the year award after throwing for 5,044 yards and 66 touchdowns in his sophomore season. Steele Dias, Green Valley wrestling: Finished his sophomore season with a 45-3 record in the 106-pound division, winning the state championship match in 35 seconds. Julian Strawther, Liberty basketball: Drew scholarship offers from the likes of Florida State, Southern Cal, Washington and California after averaging 11 points and seven rebounds as a freshman.
FEMALE SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR KENADEE BAILEY
Kenadee Bailey played three sports for Boulder City High, and she was accomplished in each of them. She made first-team all-state in flag football, was secondteam all-region in volleyball and qualified for state in multiple track events. But those accomplishments pale in comparison to what’s she done in the classroom. Bailey has a 4.8 weighted grade-point average and is Boulder City’s valedictorian. “I have never had a B in my life,” she said. Bailey serves as Boulder City’s student body historian, the district’s representative on the Nevada Youth Legislature and was part of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee. She was typically stretched for time, especially on nights when Boulder City had road games against league foes in Mesquite or Overton, and often wouldn’t arrive home until late at night. “When I know my sports schedule, I am able to plan out my week,” she said. “The hardest part is going home and instead of doing something like watching Netflix, having a plan (to do homework). I know, for instance if I have a track meet on Thursday at Virgin Valley, that I have to write a paper for one of my AP classes on another day.” Bailey will attend BYU in the fall. — Ray Brewer
FEMALE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR MAKENZI ABELMAN
Makenzi Abelman had no access to running water or electricity. When it was time to wash off, she had to settle for a bucket and cold water. Yet, the Durango High volleyball player calls her week in the Dominican Republic helping administer eye exams to the less fortunate last summer one of the most rewarding experiences of her life. “You learn to appreciate the basics,” she said. “I never thought I would be so excited to come back home and wash my hands in a faucet.” Abelman’s church group at Faith Lutheran coordinated the trip. It required attending weekly classes to learn how to conduct vision tests. She already knew Spanish. The group distributed more than 2,000 sets of eyeglasses. “She loved being a part of something greater than herself,” Durango coach Amy Schlauder said. “I can’t think of many other high school students ... who crave summers full of helping and serving others.” Abelman, a 6-foot-1 setter and all-conference selection, will play in college at Cal-State Fullerton. “A lot of things in volleyball translate to the outside world,” she said. “Give your full effort, even if you are in the Dominican Republic for a week.” — Ray Brewer
FINALIST Courtney Guerin, Canyon Springs: Helped tutor young children and took part in community service during the election in addition to playing softball and working as a wrestling manager.
UNSUNG HERO KAREN CARLOS
Karen Carlos served as the team mom for the Basic Wolves football team while her three sons played in the program. Her youngest graduated from Basic in 2011. Six years later, Carlos is still the team mom. “I just kind of stayed on,” Carlos said. “I told (head coach Jeff Cahill) that I would be on as long as he wanted me. I’ve always felt it is really important to give back to the community.” Carlos runs the concession stand for football games at all levels, and she helps the players run it during youth football games in the spring. She drives up with the team to Utah for its summer camp every year, and makes a daily lunch for every player on the team. She spends hours the night before making sandwiches, packing drinks and snacks for each player, then hands them out as the players get onto the bus to head to practice. “They’re all so great. It’s like having 50 kids,” Carlos said. “I enjoy it and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” — Jesse Granger
FINALISTS Eva Aguilar, Bonanza: Never missed a practice or match, and took statistics as the manager of the wrestling team.
Ella Cardone, Sierra Vista: Ran the school’s social media accounts, served on the student council and supported her peers with unending school spirit.
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COACH OF THE YEAR TICO RODRIGUEZ
Coaches are judged by wins and losses, but what Tico Rodriguez accomplished with Desert Pines this year is bigger than his record. On the field, the Jaguars went 12-1 and won the first football state championship in school history. Off the field, Rodriguez helped nine players earn full scholarships to Division I schools, and 10 others get into smaller college football programs. “The reason why I coach is to help young men,” Rodriguez said. “Giving these kids an opportunity to better their life is so big for me and the other coaches.” This was Rodriguez’s fourth season with Desert Pines, and the group of seniors that he started with as freshmen finally accomplished the ultimate goal they had previously just missed. In 2014, the Jaguars blew a three-touchdown, fourth-quarter lead against Moapa Valley in the state championship game. The following season, Desert Pines fell by a point to Moapa Valley in the playoffs. This year, the Jaguars stormed back to the title game and defeated Spring Creek by 33 points. “This was a special season,” Rodriguez said. “Our team had built up so much resilience from the struggles of the previous years. If you coach long enough, you get a special group, and I just happened to get it my first four years, so I’m very fortunate.” — Jesse Granger
FINALISTS
Laura Allen, Foothill girls’ basketball: Reached the state tournament by leading the Falcons to an upset of Liberty in the Sunrise Regional championship game.
MALE SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
INSPIRATIONAL STORY OF THE YEAR
Liberty High’s Darion Acohido would have nearly every minute of his day planned during football season. He’d wake up at 5:50 a.m. to make it to school on time, attend class all day and fit in some studying or academic meetings before going to practice where he was expected to motivate his teammates as a leader. “Time management was huge in trying to keep up grades and athletics,” Acohido said. “It was tiring, but my parents taught me well.” It all paid off, as Acohido emerged as one of the best receivers and returners in the state, with 17 total touchdowns his senior year while maintaining a 4.6 weighted grade-point average. He earned an academic scholarship to Columbia University, where he will major in biology with an eye toward getting into physical therapy while continuing to play football. “A lot of athletes nowadays just focus on athletics and drawing in offers, but I wanted to do both and bring in schools for both academics and football,” Acohido said. “It was just a big plus to have my grades to help me out.” — Case Keefer
For the second consecutive year, Michael Safbom realized a childhood dream to cap this high school tennis season. The Palo Verde sophomore won the state doubles championship with Brandon Sulzberg, whom he had played alongside since he was 6 years old. Only one thing didn’t match how Safbom envisioned it: His biggest fan and supporter wasn’t there. Debbie Safbom, Michael’s mother, died of cancer before the school year began. Michael says he tries not to think of her while he plays, but she creeps into his thoughts in moments like winning the championship. “It would have made her proud,” he said. Debbie coordinated everything for Michael when it came to tennis, and he struggled after her death to stay as organized or motivated. Despite defending his doubles title, Michael was disappointed with his progress and wanted to make a change. “I decided two months ago that this is not what she would have wanted,” he said. “She’d be disgusted if she saw what I was doing. I really didn’t get back to making the most out of practices and matches until March.” Since adopting the new mindset, Michael has worked on the speed of his serve and gotten up to as high as 140 miles per hour, which is what he calls, “the best thing I’ve ever done in tennis.” — Case Keefer
DARION ACOHIDO
MICHAEL SAFBOM
James Howard, Arbor View soccer: Helped the team regroup after an upset loss to Palo Verde in the Sunset Regional championship game to come back and win a fifth state championship.
MALE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR RAMIRO ALVARADO
Ramiro Alvarado wasn’t just a team captain for the Chaparral soccer squad, and he wasn’t just an All-Southern Section first-team selection. While he certainly deserved those honors, his big year extended beyond the field, as the senior may have made his biggest mark by planning and operating a successful canned food drive for a local mission. “When I come down the street or the freeway and I see a homeless person or someone who needs help, it makes me want to do something about it,” he said. “I felt like with this project I could do something, so I was all in.”
FINALIST Joshua Hunt, Spring Valley: Volunteered at a variety of events in the community while also playing multiple sports, and serving as an officer for the Model United Nations program and Mu Alpha Theta Math Club. — Mike Grimala
Kenneth Michaud, Rancho tennis: Led the Rams to their first league title in 18 years as they racked up more match victories this season than in the past three years combined.
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MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR TROY BROWN JR.
Troy Brown Jr. did it all this year for the Centennial Bulldogs basketball team. He averaged 22 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game to lead Centennial to a 23-5 record. For his efforts, he was named the Nevada Gatorade Player of the Year and a McDonald’s All-American, and played in the Jordan Brand Classic All Star Game. “I did a lot of different things because that was something we needed this year,” Brown said. “I would say I improved my game the most scoring-wise, being able to score from all parts of the court.” The 6-foot-7 forward hit 33 percent of his shots from beyond the arc this season. Brown is a consensus five-star recruit and had offers from Duke, Kansas, Louisville and Arizona among others before committing to Oregon in November. ESPN ranks Brown as the No. 14 overall player in the class of 2017, and the No. 4 small forward. “I feel like we had a good year at Centennial,” Brown said. “I know we didn’t accomplish the ultimate goal of winning state, but I felt like overall what we did in Las Vegas was good, and we played well against nationally ranked opponents.” — Jesse Granger
Ben Gajardo, Desert Oasis tennis: Won both the state and regional titles in singles for the second consecutive year.
FINALISTS Jose Arreola, Sunrise Mountain soccer: Tallied 30 goals and 73 points in winning the region’s player of the year award and leading Miners to a league championship.
Frank Harris, Basic track and football: Established the nation’s top high jump, 7 feet, in mid-March. Scored 15 touchdowns to make the all-state team as a wide receiver in the fall.
Ty Smith, Virgin Valley wrestling: Went 54-1 and won his third consecutive state championship, a year after winning the Rising Star award.
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Sun Standout Award Bishop Gorman football The Liberty High football team was expected to lose in Texas, and many predicted it would be by a lopsided margin. This was Texas, after all, the mecca of high school football. And Liberty, a Las Vegas power, was relatively unproven on the national stage. But something didn’t go according to plan that day against Austin Westlake, Texas’ topranked team. The Liberty passing game was unstoppable, with Kenyon Oblad throwing for three touchdowns and the defense limiting Westlake to just one touchdown through three quarters. A forced fumble inside the 10-yard line late in the game sealed a 21-14 victory. Soon, the Patriots were celebrating their improbable win, relishing in a program-changing victory that silenced more than 10,000 fans in attendance. It’s the Moment of the Year for the Sun’s high school sports awards show, the Sun Standout Awards. “I remember catching a ball, going out of bounds and looking up in the stands to see hundreds of flashes of cameras on top of thousands of students and families,” said Liberty’s Darion Acohido, who had a touchdown and over 100 receiving yards. “It was just exciting. It was the biggest atmosphere me and any of my teammates had been in, and it was a great team win.” It was the second time in as many weeks that a Las Vegas team went into Texas and won. Bishop Gorman had opened with a victory at Cedar Hill of Texas in a nationally televised game, grabbing the first of five wins against notable out-of-state foes on the way to winning a third consecutive mythical national title. USA Today slotted the Gaels No. 1 in its final ranking.
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Thousands of schools field high school football teams. Yet because of the wins in Texas, two from Las Vegas were ranked in the top 25 nationally. “We wanted to show that Nevada had more than Bishop Gorman,” Liberty coach Rich Muraco said. Bishop Gorman, rightfully, gets most of the attention. Ten players from its senior class have been key contributors since they were sophomores, meaning they never lost a game in solidifying themselves as the nation’s best team. Those players are recipients of the Sun Standout Award, which is reserved for excellence. The players are going to schools such as Ohio State, Nebraska and Southern Cal. “Us 10 guys, I feel like we are the best to ever do it,” said Bubba Bolden, Gorman’s safety who will play at USC. “We tried to schedule the toughest teams and play against the toughest players, and we dominated.” In one of the rare games in which Gorman faced a challenge, it was Bolden who saved the season. He blocked a 24-yard field goal attempt in the first overtime against St. Thomas Aquinas of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to give Gorman a chance to prevail 25-24 in triple overtime. Biaggio Ali-Walsh scored on a 2-point conversion for the win to cue a massive celebration. Gorman, arguably for the first time in its three-year run, was fortunate to have won. “That game defined everything we did,” Bolden said. — Ray Brewer
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Sun Standout Award Centennial Girls’ Basketball
Last year, the Centennial girls’ basketball team went 30-2 to win its second consecutive state championship and was named the Sun Standout Awards’ “Team of the Year.” This year, it was even better. The Bulldogs ran through one of the toughest schedules in the country as if it were tissue paper stretched across a finish line. Centennial outscored its opponents by an average 37 points per game, beat ESPN.com’s national champion Clovis West High from California, 70-46, and won the state title game against Bishop Manogue, 97-52. With 12 out-of-state opponents from eight states, the Bulldogs proved they were the best team in the country and were named the
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TEAM OF THE YEAR GREEN VALLEY WRESTLING
In wrestling’s Sunrise Regional championships this winter, there was no question which team would win the title entering the final round of matches. Green Valley had wrestlers in the finals of every weight class except one, easily capturing its seventh consecutive Sunrise title. The Gators won 10 regional championships and qualified wrestlers in 16 of 18 weight classes for the state tournament. They capped the season by winning state for the sixth season in a row. Sophomore Steele Dias won state at 106 pounds and Robert Razo placed second at 195 pounds. “Some of the younger guys hadn’t tasted an individual state championship or team state championship,” coach Jon Ferry said. “They wanted to make their own name. That really refocused us as coaches and athletes.” The Gators went 24-0 in dual meets, won five of nine tournaments and placed a school-record nine wrestlers at state. They took second in a pair of out-ofstate tournaments, narrowly coming up short against nationally known programs in California. The Gators don’t plan to stop their dominance. Coaches aspire to break Eldorado’s record of eight consecutive state titles from 1986-93. “It’s hard. It is real hard,” Ferry said. “It doesn’t get any easier year after year. The more success we have, the more pressure that brings. That standard has been set. These guys don’t want to be the guys who don’t win it.”
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The Bishop Gorman High football program promoted 10 sophomores to the varsity team in 2014. With those players helping to lead the way, the Gaels never lost a game in three seasons. The three USA Today national championships they won account for the greatest dynasty in state history. The players receiving the Sun Standout Award for excellence include: RB Biaggio Ali-Walsh (Cal) WR Austin Arnold (UNR) S Bubba Bolden (USC) S Greg Francis (UNLV) DE Haskell Garrett (Ohio State)
LB Farrell Hester (UNLV) DB Malik Hausman (Arizona) WR Tyjon Lindsey (Nebraska) QB Tate Martell (Ohio State) DB Alex Perry (Arizona State)
runners-up by ESPN. “We knew from the beginning of the season that was what we wanted to do,” said senior Sam Thomas, who was named the Gatorade Nevada Player of the Year. “Our coach put us in the schedule to accomplish it, and it feels great.” Thomas will play at the University of Arizona, but there’s little doubt the Bulldogs will keep rolling under 16-year coach Karen Weitz, one of five finalists nationally for the Naismith High School Girls’ Coach of the Year. “It’s the structure,” Thomas said. “We put the program ahead of ourselves individually, so we know that we do everything for Centennial.” — Jesse Granger
Arbor View soccer: Won a fifth consecutive state championship, finishing with a 20-1-2 overall record. Cimarron-Memorial flag football: Outscored opponents 700-350 en route to winning the Clark County championship and compiling a 21-1 record. Desert Pines football: Broke through to win a state championship after the same core players fell just short in the two prior seasons. — Ray Brewer
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Lifetime Achievement Award Ray Mathis
The best piece of advice Ray Mathis dispenses to young athletes might also be the simplest. “Try, participate, get involved,” Mathis said. “A lot of kids have talent and they don’t choose to go out and use it or try. If you don’t get involved, it’s kind of like the lottery: If you don’t play, you can’t win. I would tell kids to definitely go out.” Mathis personified his message of effort through a 40-year career in education and interscholastic sports. The past 37 years were spent in Southern Nevada, where Mathis, a Tennessee native, recently retired from his post as the Clark County School District’s executive athletic director. Before being in charge of it all, Mathis tried almost everything in local high school athletics — holding virtually every position. He was an elementary school physical education teacher after the Air Force initially brought him to town, and he soon began volunteering as a baseball, basketball and track and field coach in the 1970s at schools like Rancho and Valley. From there, Mathis became a vice principal and athletic director at various stops before crossing into administration full time with the school district and the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association. “I would much rather be remembered as a coach who worked with kids than as an administrator, somebody who gave you bad news,” he said. “That’s what you have to do when you’re an administrator, like it or not: give a lot of bad news to coaches and kids, saying, ‘No you can’t play, you don’t have the grades.’ ” Mathis developed a reputation for standing up for what he believed was right, a stubbornness that might have left him momentarily unpopular at times but ultimately widely respected. Mathis doesn’t consider disciplinary rulings and regulatory actions his greatest achievements, though. Those are reserved for accomplishments like improving officials’ performance and pay, and adding girls’ flag football to the county’s athletic offerings. More than anything, Mathis has tried to keep in mind what was best for student-athletes. “I think what drew me back to education was being around the kids,” he said. “When you’re around kids, you have the tendency to get pumped up and to be younger.” — Case Keefer
Greenspun Cup Palo Verde High
Palo Verde will either need to clear some space or add another wing to its trophy case. The Panthers won the state championship in six of eight spring sports this year — boys’ golf, softball, boys’ swimming, girls’ swimming and boys’ basketball — to run away with the Sun Standout Awards’ honor for combined athletic and academic excellence among all sports teams. Palo Verde also took titles in boys’ and girls’ tennis in the fall. The Panthers weren’t as dominant in the classroom, but they were incredibly consistent. More than half of the school’s teams, 12 out of a total 23, posted a grade-point average of at least 3.4. Palo Verde didn’t claim any academic state championships, but a handful of sports including boys’ golf and girls’ track fell just short. The Panthers’ performance in the classroom put them in contention for the award before their spring success on the field gave them an insurmountable lead to top a second-place finish in last year’s final standings. — CK
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a woman in America is beaten or assaulted.* Nevada consistently ranks high in deaths related to domestic violence. In 2016, there were at least 24, according to the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The year before, 43 victims lost their lives. By Camalot Todd Staff Writer
Those numbers are alarming even without contrast. Roughly 44 percent of women and 33 percent of men living in the state experienced some form of violence at the hands of an intimate partner, ac-
cording to the CDC’s most recent National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey. Nationally, such abuse takes the form of severe physical violence for 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men, per the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. ¶ Jennifer Guthrie, a communications professor in UNLV’s Greenspun College of Urban Affairs, is co-author of an awardwinning study on women who survived abusive relationships and how the ways they told their stories influenced their access to support services. ¶ “Even when we think generally of public stories of domestic violence, most people focus on physical violence. And in terms of the criminal justice system or even service systems ... that physical violence is the key to getting those resources,” Guthrie said. “For a lot of women, the physical violence is scary, dangerous, traumatic. But the emotional abuse, the control, the psychological abuse — making them think they’re crazy, playing mind games with them — that was the part that was most traumatic for some women.” ¶ Guthrie’s work points to the spectrum of domestic violence. Some victims may not realize what they’re enduring is classified that way, or how to seek help.
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a nyone can be a victim While 85% of domestic violence victims are women, men and children also are affected.
The presence of guns in a home where domestic violence is a problem increases the risk of a murder by 500 percent.
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Types of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The Nevada Attorney General’s Office defines domestic violence as “a crime involving the use of power, coercion and violence to control another.” Different forms often are woven together and can create a twisted dependency upon the perpetrator. For example, a husband who beats his wife may threaten to take away their children if she reports anything to the police. Nevada’s Domestic Violence Law, NRS 33.018, is broad. It applies to the spectrum of abusive acts committed against a person’s spouse or former spouse and “any other person to whom the person is related by blood or marriage, any other person with whom the person is or was actually residing, any other person with whom the person has had or is having a dating relationship, any other person with whom the person has a child in common, the minor child of any of those persons, the person’s minor child or any other person who has been appointed the custodian or legal guardian for the person’s minor child.”
Physical Abuse
Digital Abuse
Any intentional unwanted contact on or near a person’s body used to harm or instill fear for his or her safety
Using technology to harass, stalk or blackmail someone into becoming dependent on the abuser
Examples
Examples
pulling hair, slapping, pushing, choking or throwing objects at someone
telling a person who they can and can’t be friends with on social media
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n extreme forms include beating, burning or running someone over in a car
Sexual Abuse Any action that coerces someone to do something sexually, whether it affects his or her ability to control the sexual activity or the circumstances
Examples n
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n demanding access to his or her phone or passwords to other devices
rape or attempted rape
pressuring someone to have sex or perform sexual acts n
refusing to use a condom or removing it without the partner’s knowledge n
n tracking or demanding to track someone through apps
Emotional/ Verbal Abuse Threats, insults, constant monitoring, humiliation, intimidation, isolation or stalking
Examples A common form is “gaslighting,” or manipulating a person to question his or her own feelings or sanity. This can be done by: trivializing or denying abusive behaviors n
threatening to commit suicide or harm someone the person loves to keep him or her in the relationship n
publicly berating or embarrassing the person n
n threatening to expose his or her sexual orientation or immigration status
posting “revenge porn”
Financial abuse occurs in 98 percent of abusive relationships, according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Once someone is dependent on the abuser for money, leaving the relationship is increasingly difficult.
Financial Abuse
Stalking State stalking laws differ, and in Nevada, it is “a person who, without lawful authority, willfully or maliciously engages in a course of conduct that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, harassed or fearful for the immediate safety of a family or household.”
Examples n constantly calling someone and hanging up
Making or attempting to make a person financially dependent on the abuser
showing up at a person’s job or house unannounced n
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Examples preventing a person from going to work n
making someone chronically late in the hopes of it leading to job termination n
n Fill out this form from the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence, and keep it away from your abuser: ncdsv.org/images/DV_ Safety_Plan.pdf n Move arguments away from high-risk places like a bathroom, garage, kitchen or any room that contains weapons and/ or doesn’t have a door to the outside. n When you’re alone, ask a neighbor to call police if he or she ever hears suspicious noises coming from your house. n Come up with a code word to use with your friends or your children so they can call for help if you need it.
n using explicit photos sent in confidence to blackmail him or her into submission n
FOR THOSE STRUGGLING TO ADDRESS OR LEAVE ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS
leaving unwanted gifts
using other people to investigate another’s life n
n using fake accounts to look at his or her social media feeds
n Know which doors or windows will be unlocked in case you need to escape your house quickly.
Developing a Safe Exit Plan n Store an extra set of house keys, some cash, clothes and copies of important documents with a friend, family member or other trusted person. n Once you leave the abusive situation, try to stay with someone who lives at an address the abuser doesn’t know. n Always ask for a police escort if you need to retrieve belongings or return property to your former home.
n using a person’s Social Security number to take out loans and ruin his or her credit n merging checking accounts but denying the partner access
Sources: clarkprosecutor.org, dosomething.org, loveisrespect.org, National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Psychology Today
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Metro Police investigate an auto-pedestrian wreck May 3 at Flamingo Road and Palos Verdes Street. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)
Community groups combat troubling rate of pedestrian deaths in Clark County BY APRIL CORBIN STAFF WRITER
Pedestrian deaths in Clark County are up again. So far this year, 30 have died — 10 more than at this time last year. Perhaps most troubling is the fact that this is a three-year trend. In 2016, the Nevada Department of Transportation labeled pedestrian deaths an epidemic and launched ePEDemic.org, a website and public-safety campaign to remind drivers and those on foot to be more aware on the roadways. But, as was the case with a similar campaign a few years earlier, the efforts had no noticeable effect on the total number of pedestrian deaths. During Global Road Safety Week May 8-14, UNLV’s Vulnerable Road Users Project had a news conference focusing on speed, which often is the difference between life and death for a pedestrian hit by a car. Research has shown a direct correlation between vehicle speed and the likelihood of pedestrian survival during a collision. Only 2 percent of people hit by a vehicle traveling 10 to 15 mph and 5 percent of people hit by a vehicle traveling 20 to 25 mph will die as a result. Bump the speed of the vehicle to 30 to 35 mph and the fatality rate for the pedestrian jumps to 45 percent. Once vehicles reach a speed above 40 mph, the risk of fatality for a pedestrian they hit is 85 percent. “Speed kills,” said Metro Police Officer Dell Griffith. “We need to be one community,” he continued. “We collectively need to reduce our speeds. We could be setting the example for everyone else.”
PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES IN CLARK COUNTY BY YEAR 2013 2012
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System
World Health Organization research shows that lowering speeds by 5 percent reduced roadway fatalities by 30 percent. Almost 50 countries have adopted lower speeds on arterial roads in order to reduce the overall crash casualties and critical injuries to drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Clark County has one example of successfully reengineering roadway infrastructure and reducing vehicle speeds to lower deaths on a major thoroughfare: Maryland Parkway. The speed limit on Maryland Parkway from Tropicana Avenue near UNLV to Owens Avenue near Rancho High School is 30 mph, and police
have been known to conduct ticket blitzes to send the message that the speed limit is enforced. And a popular crossing spot connecting the university’s student union with a shopping center was re-engineered years ago to include “stutter flashers” that bring additional attention to the pedestrian signs and an S-shaped “Danish offset” crosswalk design that gives pedestrians a median and encourages eye-contact between them and drivers. Erin Breen, director of the Vulnerable Road Users Project, says other infrastructure-improvement initiatives like this are underway throughout the county. Downtown Henderson is widening sidewalks. Las Vegas is replacing traditional streetlights — designed to light the roadway for drivers — with ones designed to light both drivers and pedestrians. NDOT is making improvements to Boulder Highway, which is the scene of nearly a tenth of the state’s pedestrian deaths over the past decade. Such infrastructure improvements will make roadways safer for everyone, Breen says, especially when combined with outreach to pedestrians on how they can reduce their chances of being in a collision. According to ePEDemic, 66 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur outside of a crosswalk. Other contributing factors include not being visible (i.e., wearing all black clothing at night) and failing to watch for others (i.e., focusing on your cellphone and not on traffic). “We need drivers and pedestrians to be responsible and predictable,” she said.
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Advanced Technologies Academy was rated the No. 1 school in Nevada by U.S. News & World Report. (photos by Mikayla Whitmore/staff)
A-Tech in a class by itself Magnet school models exciting possibilities for public education in Nevada By Mick Akers Staff Writer
In U.S. News & World Report’s latest ranking of 22,000 public high schools nationwide, Advanced Technologies Academy (A-Tech) came in at No. 287 overall and No. 1 in Nevada. The career and technical magnet school near downtown Las Vegas was recognized for 64.5 percent of its students being “collegeready,” 70 percent being tested in Advanced Placement courses and a general demonstration of 100 percent proficiency in mathematics and English. That’s not a product of enrolling a certain demographic within the struggling
Clark County School District, according to A-Tech principal Jonathan Synold. “We get kids from just about every middle school in the valley,” he said. Almost 77 percent are minorities, and 43 percent qualify for the free and reduced-price lunch program. “We’re very fortunate that our demographics actually look like the district as a whole. It’s our diversity that brings kids together.” The 2016-17 enrollment of about 1,100 students includes a Synold senior class of 249 that racked up $9.7 million in college scholarships. Of those receiving scholarships, 32 percent will attend UNLV and 15 percent will attend UNR — noteworthy given Nevada’s problem with “brain drain,” when talent leaves seeking more robust opportunities.
can anyone attend? County public schools face a host of challenges that contribute to consistently poor national rankings and defy a direct comparison to A-Tech. For example, the latter’s enrollment is limited by its relatively small campus and the county’s budget for magnet programs, which must cover the cost of transporting students from all over the valley to A-Tech. As a result, there are fewer than 30 students in most classes, Synold says. Each year, A-Tech accepts about 350 incoming freshmen and sophomores through a blind-lottery process. The student body during the 2016-17 school year was 1,088, whereas the average local high school serves roughly 3,000 students, most going wherever they’re zoned.
Regardless, A-Tech demonstrates exciting possibilities, and Synold says that if more families were aware of the opportunity and lottery process — mostly that A-Tech isn’t a private institution — the successful student body would become even more diverse. “We’re publicly funded like everyone else,” he said. “We have special education students, we have students from all different backgrounds, and they are able to achieve.” the a-tech model The school boasts eight areas of study: architectural design, business management, computer science, engineering, graphic design, IT networking, legal studies and web design/development. “The idea is: All students come here with an emphasis in one specific pro-
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Social studies instructor Jeff Hinton teaches a class at Advanced Technologies Academy in Las Vegas.
gram,” Synold said. “So it’s kind of like your college major. I view this school like a small liberal arts university, where you really are getting your major, but you’re also taking a breadth of other classes.” Picking tracks allows new students to develop tailored four-year plans from the start, helping them focus on what needs to be done to graduate. They are expected to take some AP courses, and Synold believes that reputation for academic rigor is beneficial. It draws students who crave a challenge, and can be broadly motivating, as the baseline sets the bar high. “It’s not an expectation that you’re going to graduate high school, that’s an assumption. ... You have kids in lowerincome areas getting on the bus to come here at 5 a.m., and a lot of them will be first-generation high school graduates, which is something special,” Synold said. “It takes a special kind of student to do that.” ONE GREAT EDUCATOR In addition to the school’s national accolades, certain courses of study and
It’s better (for a teacher) to be more of a guide on the side than the sage on the stage. When you combine that with
great teaching, that really just elevates the whole thing.” — Jeff Hinton, A-Tech social studies teacher and 2014 Nevada Teacher of the Year
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Graduation rate for A-Tech’s class of 2016
teachers have been honored at that level. For the 2017-18 school year, A-Tech will have six AP readers — instructors who grade AP tests regionally — which Synold says is a nod to their expertise. Social studies teacher Jeff Hinton won the Public Education Foundation’s Myra Greenspun Teacher’s Ex-
73.5%
Graduation rate for all CCSD schools in 2016
cellence Award (established through a donation from the Greenspun Family Foundation). He received $3,000, which he said he invested in his favorite after-school club. “I put that money to work right away with my club on campus called Rock for Change,” Hinton said. “What we’re
trying to do is put musical instruments (in students’ hands) and have kids perform after school in our rock band. The idea is to raise money for local charities and give them those hands-on experiences about what it’s like to be in a band.” Hinton also was named Nevada’s Teacher of the Year in 2014. He credits such awards to the “outstanding faculty” and distinctive approach to education at A-Tech. “We call it project-based learning,” he said, “and put kids into real-life situations and have them create and process that way.” Hinton, whose teaching career spans 16 years and several schools, said he has found that method is more effective than conventional ones on both sides of the lesson. “It’s better (for a teacher) to be more of a guide on the side than the sage on the stage,” he said, adding that students are driven by A-Tech’s culture of achievement. “When you combine that with great teaching, that really just elevates the whole thing.”
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health and wellness during pregnancy A healthy baby is the goal for mothers-to-be, and as such, a happy pregnancy should also be high priority. ¶ While expectant mothers are tasked with making many important lifestyle changes, a healthful pregnancy does not need to be overly restrictive. ¶ “Pregnant women have 40 weeks to make healthy decisions for her baby and herself, and many of the good habits picked up during pregnancy stick around long after delivery,” said Matthew Grolle, MD, OB/GYN at Sunrise Children’s Hospital. ¶ While the topic of pregnancy can be fraught with concerns, following a balanced, intuitive lifestyle can contribute to the overall wellness of both mother and child.
Hydration
Staying hydrated is especially important during pregnancy. The Institute of Medicine recommends women get 10 cups of water daily (about 2.4 liters). Grolle notes that during summer months, this should be increased to up to 12 cups daily.
The pillars of pregnancy health Pregnant women need to be conscious of their health by maintaining a nutritious diet, exercising, getting plenty of sleep and avoiding harmful substances. “The most important lifestyle changes are self-explanatory — be good to yourself!” Grolle said. For some, this means breaking bad habits: Alcohol, tobacco and drugs should be avoided completely. Even in moderation, these are linked to dangerous complications and serious birth defects. If you’re struggling to kick a habit, talk to your doctor about addiction treatment options that can help.
Diet Pregnant women should focus on a well-rounded diet including lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, veggies and healthy fats. However, your changing body may draw its own limits as well. “Each trimester poses different challenges, and it’s important to keep realistic goals,” Grolle said. “Maintaining a diet rich with fruits and vegetables can be difficult when nausea peaks in the first trimester.” If you’re unable to eat certain foods, you may need to supplement those nutrients in different ways. n Important nutrients for pregnancy Folic acid, iron, calcium, protein n Foods to limit Artificial sweeteners, caffeine and fish with high-mercury content such as tuna, swordfish and king mackerel n How much caffeine is safe? The recommended maximum for pregnant women is 200 milligrams of caffeine a day, about a 12-ounce cup of coffee.
Foods to avoid Unpasteurized milks, cheeses and juices; processed meats including hot dogs and cold cuts; raw or undercooked seafood, eggs and meat; smoked seafood These foods may carry listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious infections in pregnant women and jeopardize the baby’s health. Listeria also can be found on fruits and vegetables that have not been properly washed, so be thorough while preparing meals as well.
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Exercise “Exercise during pregnancy will lower blood pressure, promote healing, help with sleep and fend off gestational diabetes,” Grolle said. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that healthy pregnant women get at least 150 minutes of moderateintensity aerobic activity spread evenly throughout the week. Exercise that should be avoided during pregnancy Contact sports, hot yoga/other heated workouts and high-weight, low-repetition lifting. Women with high-risk pregnancies require different exercise considerations and should strategize with their doctor to create a safe regimen.
over-the-counter medications Only some OTC medications are safe during pregnancy. “Many of my patients try to avoid medication altogether, however that’s not always possible. Medications like Tylenol and Robitussin have never been shown to have adverse side effects on pregnancy,” Grolle said. Acetaminophen medications are generally fine, but pregnant women should avoid nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) — such as ibuprofen — which can damage the baby’s cardiovascular system.
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Personal care products Skin/hair-care products, makeup, nail polish and other similar products should be re-evaluated during pregnancy. Anything applied to the skin can reach the bloodstream and circulate to the baby. While most personal care products undergo general safety testing, there is little research about their effects during pregnancy. “Because some of the chemicals can be so caustic and the research is lacking, I tell my patients to avoid things like hair dye and self-tanner until after pregnancy. I also strongly recommend discontinuing use of any acne products, especially during the first trimester,” Grolle said. There are plenty of natural alternatives to use while pregnant, so make an informed decision about which products to Vitamins keep in your rotation and which to replace. and supplements High-quality prenatal multivitamins are safe and recomIf you have a mended, but any additional vitapet cat min supplements/herbal remedies Avoid cleaning the should be discussed with your doclitter box while tor before use during pregnancy. pregnant. Cat These products are not regufeces can contain a lated by the Food and Drug parasite that causes Administration and aren’t toxoplasmosis, subject to safety which is a rare but testing. serious illness.
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Harley built 88,000 of these bikes during World War II, but they weren’t the average Hog. They’re basically copies of a BMW, with a different engine than Harley was producing for its domestic models and shaft drive as opposed to a chain and sprockets. This one was rebuilt to period standards — including a fork-mounted holster for a Thompson submachine gun.
The Black Shadow has a tie to Las Vegas history: In “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” Hunter S. Thompson wrote glowingly about the bike. “It’ll outrun the F-111 until takeoff,” he wrote. The Black Shadow’s top speed of 150 mphplus was blistering for its day.
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By Ric Anderson | Staff Writer photos courtesy of mecum auctions
British photographer Nick Veasey is known for using X-rays to expose the inner beauty of machines. Guns and airplanes have a certain elegance, but his 2015 series on classic motorcycles is a stunner. ¶ “I wanted to look at the development The last Mecum of engineering in the bike auction here, in early part of the 20th January, yielded century, and with these old bikes, there’s some negative space that in sales, including $490,000 for a 1912 Henderson fourhelps you appreciate cylinder road bike. that engineering,” he told Wired magazine. ¶ While you won’t be able to see through the frames, finely preserved or expertly IF YOU GO restored machines from as June 2-3 at South Point, gates open at 8 a.m. far back as 1906 will take Tickets are $20 in advance over South Point starting and $30 at the door. June 2 for the Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction. More than 300 bikes will be on the block, including some of the fastest machines of their time and puttputters that ran on lawn-mower engines. ¶ Here are some of the items likely to draw attention.
$13.7 million
1912 Indian
Twin Board track Racer
In the early 1900s, a dangerous form of motorcycle racing was born when racers began competing on small tracks made of rough-hewn wooden planks with high-banked corners. With riders reaching speeds of over 100 mph and spectators often peering over the edge of the tracks with no barrier between them and the action, accidents could be grisly. In one, at least four spectators and a rider were killed in New Jersey. Eventually, newspapers began calling the motordromes “murderdromes,” and officials closed tracks. This bike was built from a frame and tank uncovered in 1963 and an engine found in 1974.
1968 Husqvarna
250 Motocross Commando
Motorcycle auctions and late actor Steve McQueen are like “Star Wars” conventions and Harrison Ford. McQueen was a serious motorcyclist who sparked a boom in dirt bike sales when Sports Illustrated ran a cover photo of him riding one in 1971. He remains an icon in the classic motorcycle community 37 years after his death, and bikes that he owned are highly sought-after. This dirt bike is one of several McQueen purchased from the Austrian company Husqvarna.
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1913 Pope Single
It’s not difficult to find a restored bike with fresh paint. Finding one in essentially original condition is another story. That’s the case with this single-cylinder bike from the obscure Pope Manufacturing Co. of Westfield, Mass. The company was a prominent bicycle maker but built motorcycles for a short time. This one retains its factory paint and has been mechanically restored. Why does it have bicycle pedals? Read on.
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1914 Harley-Davidson
Twin Chain Drive
It may not look much like today’s Harleys, but this one was technologically advanced for its time. The bike featured what was then a state-of-the-art “spin starter,” something of a kickstarter device. Before, bikes had to be pedaled to speed and then started — they operated much the same way as old cars with engines that had to be handcranked.
1971 Honda
SL 100
Not all of the auction bikes were designed for adults. Among riders of a certain age, this one and a few like it will bring back happy memories. Honda was among the first manufacturers to build dirt bikes for kids that looked like the ones their older siblings or parents rode, not scooters. The bikes were painted in colors similar to the day-glo tones used on muscle cars of the early ’70s — this one is Mars Orange.
1971 Husqvarna
400 Motocross Replica
Steve McQueen wasn’t the only actor to get into dirt bike racing. This one was owned by Charles Bronson. Other star bikes on the block were owned by James Coburn and stuntman Bud Ekins, a running buddy of McQueen’s.
Mecum’s auction might stoke your appetite for sweet machines. If so, the nonprofit Las Vegas Cruisin’ Association offers a roster of local events big and small at lasvegascarshows.com. Upcoming highlights include showcases that are open to all years, makes and models, including: n The Brian Head Resort Car Show, July 21-23. Don’t miss the “roaring engines” competition. n Henderson’s Sept. 21-24 Super Run. Expect classics, hot rods, muscle cars, customs and more. n Whether Ferraris, Miatas or Mopars are your jam and you’re into the idea of joining a local club, lasvegascarclubs.com is a good place to start researching.
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Crispy breakfast potatoes are the perfect side dish. You can even dice up extra poblano and onion to cook down with a little salt as a topping.
Chile verde omelet Recipe by chef Tacho Kneeland at Cabo Wabo Cantina
Breakfast for dinner just got more interesting. This omelet has the mild bite of poblano pepper, the rich savoriness of fall-apart pork, salty and creamy cheese and bright and tangy tomatillo salsa. You might recognize the poblano from its usual role as a vehicle for gooey filling in classic chile relleno, but this egg pairing really lets the veggie shine. ¶ If you have your own killer recipe for carnitas, this is the time to use it. If not, call your favorite Mexican restaurant and place an order. It’s a shortcut much like picking up rice from your sushi joint when you want to make quick and tasty rolls at home: half takeout, half home cooking.
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Ingredients + directions for omelet
(makes 2 servings)
(makes 1 serving) 8 oz fresh tomatillos, peeled
2 oz white onion, peeled and sliced
3 garlic cloves, peeled
/2 tsp kosher salt
/2 oz cilantro
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. 2 eggs
/2 small jalapeño, destemmed 1
1
1 oz poblano pepper, diced and sautéed
1
1 /4 cup heavy cream
1. In a small saucepan, place the tomatillos, onion, garlic and jalapeño. Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Simmer until tomatillos turn pale green. 2. Discard water and place all cooked ingredients in a blender. Add the salt and cilantro and blend until fully incorporated. 3. Add heavy cream and continue blending for another 5 seconds.
3 oz carnitas or pulled pork
4 oz Oaxaca cheese, shredded
3 oz tomatillo salsa (see recipe)
2. Crack eggs into a bowl and scramble. 3. Pour eggs into pan, making sure to get full coverage, and let cook for a few seconds. Add diced pepper, pork and half the cheese. 4. Fold eggs over at halfway point to form an omelet and cook through, flipping at least once to give some color to both sides. 5. Place omelet on plate and garnish with tomatillo salsa and the rest of the cheese. Place the dish in hot oven for about 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthair Description: Letty is outgoing, sweet and vocal. She appreciates attention but also is independent and would benefit from an owner with similar personality traits. Adoption fee: $25
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Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Domestic mediumhair Description: Hannah likes gentle petting and tender moments at your side. A quiet, peaceful home is ideal for her. Adoption fee: $40
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Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Chihuahua Description: Mouse is full of energy and can be a little squirmy at times, but in the home of the right owner, he will easily calm down and let his loving personality shine through. Adoption fee: $50
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CASINO PROMOTIONS DOWNTOWN GRAND Grand Deals for Grand Rewards Members 50+ Date: Tuesdays, June 6-Aug. 29 Information: For players 50 and older. Receive point multipliers, dining discounts and more. Slot tournament is 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Funday Date: Sundays, June 4-Aug. 27 Information: Receive point multipliers and discounts. Earn 500 points to receive a gift. Pop your Way to Winning Date: Fridays and Saturdays through July 29 Time: Hourly 7 p.m.-midnight Information: Receive one drawing ticket for every 100 base points earned. Earn ticket multipliers on Wednesdays. Top prize is $250 in play. Jet Ski giveaway Date: Through June 24 Time: 9 p.m. Information: Receive one drawing ticket for every 100 base points earned. Earn ticket multipliers on Wednesdays. Top prize is a Jet Ski or $5,000. Point multipliers Date: June 4-July 31 Time: Sundays and Mondays Information: Earn 2x points on video poker and 5x on reels and table games. Deep Eddy Vodka giveaway Date: Thursdays, June 1-29 Information: Earn 500 base points to be eligible to receive a bottle of vodka. Different flavors offered at each weekly giveaway.
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$100,000 Splash of Cash Wheel Drawings Date: Fridays and Saturdays in June Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Win up to $3,000. Receive entries though play on machines, bingo or table games. Earn 10x entries Mondays-Thursdays. $45,000 Sizzlin’ Summer table drawings Date: Fridays in June Time: 9 p.m. Information: Earn one entry for $10 average bet for an hour of play or equivalent. Win up to $2,000. Summer Scratch kiosk game Date: Mondays in June Time: 8 a.m.-midnight
Information: Receive one free play; earn 10 points for an additional swipe. Win slot play, cash, points and food. Point multiplier Date: Sundays and Wednesdays in June Information: Earn 4x points on reels and 2x points on video poker. $25,000 Free Slot Play Hot Seats Date: Thursdays in June Time: 2-8 p.m. Information: One machine player chosen every 15 minutes; a table games player will be chosen hourly. Win up to $200 in play. Earn and Redeem: Spa Date: June Information: Earn 1,200 same-day points or redeem 4,000 anytime points to receive a choice of select 25-minute spa services. Earn and Redeem: Buffets Date: June Information: Earn and redeem 500 same-day base points for a lunch buffet. Earn and redeem 800 same-day base points for a dinner buffet. Earn and Redeem: Hawthorn Grill Date: June Information: Earn 1,500 same-day base points or redeem 4,000 anytime points for a meal. Pirate’s Treasure progressive drawings Date: Last Wednesday of the month Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Ten winners will be chosen at each drawing. The progressive jackpot increases every month it isn’t hit.
TUSCANY
Point multiplier Date: Mondays and Fridays in June Information: Receive 12x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. Thank You Seniors Thursdays Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: Members older than 50 receive free entry in the senior slot tournament as well as dining and other discounts. Gift Day Sundays Date: Sundays in May and June Information: Earn 300 same-day base points to receive a gift. On May 28, receive a pair of gardening gloves. On June 4, the gift is a snack and dip bowl. Spin to Win Slot Tournament
Date: Saturdays in June Time: Noon-9 p.m. Information: Earn 100 same-day slot points for one tournament entry. Win up to $1,000.
M RESORT
Memorial Day point multipliers Date: May 29 Information: Earn 15x points on penny reel machines. Players who receive 1,000 base points on penny reel machines will receive $45. Earn 5x points on slots and video reel machines. Players who receive 1,000 base points in reel play will receive $15. Earn 2x points on video poker. Players who earn 1,000 base points in video play will earn $6.
HARD ROCK HOTEL
Travel Like a Rockstar giveaway Date: Sundays-Tuesdays through July 25 Information: From May 28 to 30, earn 1,000 base slot points or $100 table theoretical in the same promotional day to receive a Journeyman travel pack. Point multipliers Date: Thursdays in 2017 Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 20x points on reels. 45+ Classic Rockers and bonus points Date: Wednesdays in 2017 Information: For players 45 and older. Earn 5x points on video poker and 15x points on reels. Earn 100 base points for chance to win 5,000 points. Receive point bonuses. Bartop Happy Hour point multipliers Date: Sundays-Tuesdays in May Time: 4-7 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. Information: Receive 10x points on any bartop slot machine. Pick Your Poison kiosk game Date: Fridays and Saturdays through June 30 Information: Earn 200 base points to play game. Win slot play, dining credits, points and more.
WESTGATE
$30,000 Ale Yeah! scratch card giveaway Date: June Information: Redeem one scratch card for every 250 points earned. Win slot 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 855-254-5521. $100,000 June jackpot giveaway Date: Saturdays, June 4-July 1 Time: 6:15 p.m. Information: Ten names will be drawn each week. Top prize is $10,000.
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$100,000 Cash & Car Drawing Date: Fridays and Saturdays through June 3 Time: 8:15 p.m. Information: Receive a drawing entry for every 500 base points earned. Top prize at most drawings is $3,000. Cash prize winners advance to grand prize drawing, where the top prize is a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport. *Valid at both locations. Memorial Day Weekend Hot Seat Date: May 28-29 Time: 2:15, 4:15, 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Information: Four players will be chosen at each hot seat. Prize depends on loyalty-card status. *Valid at both locations.
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BOYD PROPERTIES*
Monday point multiplier Date: Mondays in May Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 6x points on video poker.
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*Valid at the Orleans, California, Fremont and Main Street Station. Tuesday point multiplier Date: Tuesdays in May Information: Earn 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker. *Valid at Gold Coast, Suncoast, California, Fremont and Main Street Station. Holiday point multiplier Date: May 29 Information: Earn 15x points on penny reels, 11x points on reels and 6x points on video poker. *Valid at the Orleans, Gold Coast, Suncoast, Sam’s Town, California, Fremont and Main Street Station.
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Cooking giveaway Date: Mondays in May Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 300 base points for a gift. Selections include a cutting board, knife sharpener, serving forks and a knife set.
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Cooking giveaway Date: Tuesdays in May Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Earn 300 base points for a gift. Selections include a cutting board, knife sharpener, serving forks and a knife set.
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50+ weekly slot tournament Date: Mondays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: Open to loyalty-card members 50 and older. Earn 250 points on slots, video poker or video reel machines to enter. Receive additional entries for every additional 250 points earned. Top prize is $1,500; total prize pool is $5,200.
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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. Earn 100 Points, Get $5 Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 100 points to receive $5 in play.
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Gift giveaways Date: Wednesdays in May Information: Earn 100 points to receive a gift. On May 31, the gift is a beach towel. Gift card giveaway Date: Tuesdays in May Time: 10 a.m.-midnight Information: Earn points to be eligible for gift cards and slot play. Sterling Edge 55+ Club Date: Thursdays Information: Players 55 and older can receive 5x points on reels, dining discounts and more.
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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. Food bonus Date: Mondays Information: Earn 500 points to receive a food voucher worth up to $10. Saturday Early Rewards Date: Saturdays Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: Win $100 cash or $120 in slot play. 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. Earn 100 Points, Get $5 Date: Wednesdays Information: Earn 100 points to receive $5 in play.
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Buffalo point multipliers Date: Sundays Information: Earn 15x points on Buffalo machines, 10x points on reels and 5x points on keno, multigame and video poker.
Buffalo point multiplier Date: Sundays and Mondays Information: Earn 10x points on Buffalo machines.
Prime Generation Tuesdays Date: Tuesdays Information: For players 50 and older. Slot card required. Earn 50 base
Ice cream giveaway Date: Wednesdays Information: Receive an ice cream bar with a jackpot of $25 or more.
Saturday Double Diamond Drawing Date: Saturdays in May Time: 8 p.m. Information: Receive one drawing entry for every 100 base slot points. Receive 3x entries on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. Win up to $1,000.
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100 Cars in May Giveaway Date: Daily Locations: Valid at all Station, Fiesta and Palms properties Information: When someone playing at one casino hits, everyone else playing with a valid Boarding Pass at that property receives $25 in play. Memorial Day point multiplier Date: May 29 Locations: All properties Information: Receive 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker. Military Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: Station properties Information: Veterans and active military members receive discounts. MyGeneration Wednesdays Date: Ongoing Locations: Station properties Information: For loyalty-card holders 50 and older. Includes discounts and gaming promotions.
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MyGeneration Mondays Date: Ongoing Locations: Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Casino & Lanes, Wildfire Boulder, The Greens and Barley’s. Information: For loyalty-card holders 50 and older. Includes discounts and gaming promotions. Point multiplier Date: Sundays in May Locations: Wildfire Gaming properties Information: Receive 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker.
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Breakfast deal Date: Sundays in May Information: Earn 300 same-day base points to receive a breakfast entrée at the Wild Grill.
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Players 50 and older will receive dining discounts. Deep Sea Fishing Trip drawing Date: May 28 Time: 1 p.m. Information: Fifteen people will win a deep-sea fishing trip off the coast of California, slated for June 16-17. Receive one entry for every 1,000 points earned; maximum of 10 entries per day. Welcome to Summer Swipe ‘N’ Win Date: May 30 and 31 Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: First swipe at kiosk game is free. Receive an additional swipe by earning 300 points. Top prize is $1,000. Memorial Day Multiplier Date: May 29 Information: Receive 10x points on slots.
BINION’S Mother Lode swipe and win Date: Ongoing Information: Club members can win up to $2,500 daily. Earn points for chances to swipe the prize machine, with a maximum of three swipes daily. Earn five points for a chance to win $50, 40 points for a chance to win $100 and 300 points for a chance to win $2,500.
LUCKY DRAGON Rice cooker giveaway Date: June 18 Information: Earn 300 same-day base points to receive a rice cooker. Lucky Sundays Date: Sundays in May Information: Visit players club for details on how to receive a cooler bag on May 28.
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.
PLAZA 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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Our picks in municipal races: Ross, Seroka, Marz, Wood Editor’s note: With early voting having started May 27 in this year’s municipal elections, The Sunday offers its endorsements for the four contested seats on ballots in the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas. Las Vegas City Council Ward 6 The endorsement: Kelli Ross The rationale: Echoes of the 2016 presidential campaign can be heard in this race, thanks to Ross’ opponent, Michele Fiore. Fiore, a right-wing former member of the Nevada Assembly, has a history of making inflammatory and profane ross remarks, vilifying political opponents and making showy displays of egotism (as when she issued a calendar in which she struck pinup poses while armed with an array of weapons). Along the way, she aligned herself with the Bundy family and its anti-government supporters, and once chillingly stated that it was acceptable to point weapons at authorities who pointed them first. This is not the type of person Las Vegas needs on the council, and not just because of her controversial nature. The kind of issues Fiore gets passionate about, like Second Amendment rights and immigration policy, aren’t in line with the bulk of matters that city councils deal with — zoning, code enforcement, parks and recreation, etc.
Meanwhile, Ross is an exceptionally strong candidate for the position. A business founder, former casino marketing executive and spouse of an outgoing council member (Steve Ross, who was term-limited), Kelli Ross has a dynamite résumé for a municipal candidate. During the presidential election, Nevadans listened carefully to Donald Trump and voted for the more qualified, better-suited candidate, Hillary Clinton. Ward 6 voters can follow suit by choosing Ross over Fiore.
Chamber of Commerce. Incumbent Bob Beers has served the city well and has handled the Badlands issue admirably. (Although he has taken criticism from residents near the property about siding with the developers, Beers has maintained that opposing the development under current zoning laws would have put the city in jeopardy of being sued.) But Seroka is our pick, a candidate with an exceptional résumé who would bring a fresh perspective.
Las Vegas City Council Ward 2 The endorsement: Steve Seroka The rationale: We won’t take sides in the key issue in this race — the zoning fight over a redevelopment project on the former Badlands Golf Course. But regardless of how it turns out, the positive outcome is that it prompted a candidate of Seroka’s seroka caliber to jump into the election. An Air Force F-15 fighter pilot who went on to serve as a high-level commander, Seroka is eminently qualified and capable of serving on the council. He’s also deeply familiar with Las Vegas municipal operations and politics, having served as chief of staff for the Nellis Air Force Base Warfare Center during his last assignment before being selected as chief of staff for the Las Vegas Metro
Henderson Ward 3, North Las Vegas Ward 3 The endorsements: John Marz (Henderson) and Anita Wood (North Las Vegas) The rationale: Both Henderson and North Las Vegas have made significant progress since marz wood the recession, and there’s no need to upset the status quo in either community by shaking up their councils. Marz and Wood are both incumbents who have helped place their cities on good trajectories and deserve subsequent terms.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, MAY 28 Loverboy with co-headliner Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas: These rock bands team up for a high-energy live show. 7 p.m., $30-$50, Sunset Amphitheater, 1301 W. Sunset Road, 800-745-3000 or stationcasinosevents.com. “Clowntown”: This concert is set in a world where humanity is forced to deal with the existence of naturalborn clowns. One clown must return to the city he abandoned to find his lost love and solve a diabolical murder that may destroy his kind forever. 2 p.m., $30, Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-2787 or pacboxoffice@unlv.edu. ’80s Station: The Las Vegas ’80s tribute band plays uncanny renditions of tunes from the MTV generation. 7 p.m., free, Toyota Yard at Topgolf, 4627 Koval Lane, topgolf.com/ lasvegas or 702-933-8458. Community safety forum — selfdefense and personal safety: Sgt. Denise Lutey of UNLV Police Services will address crime and personal safety, how to avoid becoming the victim of a violent crime, identifying sexual assault and where this threat may be prevalent. 2-3 p.m., free, Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., 702-2292734 or themobmuseum.org. Yoga at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park: Instructors lead classes for all ability levels on the grassy fields of Spring Mountain Ranch. Bring your own mat. 5 p.m., free with $9-per-vehicle fee for park entrance, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada Highway 159, 702-8754141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.
MONDAY, MAY 29 “A Walk to Remember”: Walk along a path lined with small American flags to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day. Attendees will receive a T-shirt and a sticker to write the name of the hero for whom they are walking. 8-11 a.m., free, Cadence Central Park, 1170 E. Sunset Road, 702-558-9366 or cadencenv.com/ event/memorial-day-walk-remember.
Register at the Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $5, 1200 Blankenship Ave., 702-229-6125.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 Lunch & Learn — yoga therapy: Learn how these therapeutic practices are tailored on an individual basis to promote health and wellbeing and assist in managing medical conditions. Noon-1 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-778-6702 or louruvosocialserv@ ccf.org. “The Phantom of the Opera”: This production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s play boasts special effects, new scenic design, choreography and staging. 7:30 p.m., $29 and up, Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000 or thesmithcenter.com. *Also: 2 p.m. June 1, 3-4, and 10-11; 7:30 p.m. June 1-4 and 6-11
THURSDAY, JUNE 1 World Series of Beer Pong: Watch the games or compete for a share of $100,000. 1 p.m., $299.95 for players; $20 per day or $50 for all three days of the tournament for spectators, Westgate Las Vegas, 3000 Paradise Road, bpong.com/wsobp. *Also: 11 a.m. June 2-4 Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman: Join City Councilman Ricki Barlow and staff for coffee and conversation about Las Vegas. 9-10 a.m., free, Starbucks, 1925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., 702-229-5443. Safe Summer Nights celebration: Enjoy music, student performances, family games, face painting, arts and crafts, refreshments, and a community health and resource fair. 5-7 p.m., free, Kermit Booker Elementary School, 2277 N. Martin L. King Blvd., 702-229-5406.
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AMP artists reception: Meet the artists for the AMP utility box painting project intended to beautify the urban environment. 6 p.m., free, Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, Room D, 702-229-4631 or lmachado@ lasvegasnevada.gov.
Picnic in the Garden: People 50 and older can enjoy a day in the award-winning community garden.
National Barrel Horse Association Professional’s Choice Super Show & Western Gift Show: Witness exhibi-
FARMERS MARKETS Connors Farmers Market at The District: Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., 2240 Village Walk Drive, facebook.com/connorsfarmersmarketTD. Downtown3rd: Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., 300 E. Stewart Ave., facebook.com/pages/ Downtown-3rd-Farmers-Market/930586090361542. Fresh52: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tivoli Village; Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Inspirada, Solista Park, 2000 Via Firenze in Henderson; Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 9480 S. Eastern Ave.; fresh52.com. Henderson Farmers Markets: Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 240 S. Water St.; Fridays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 200 S. Green Valley Parkway; facebook.com/Henderson-FarmersMarket-Nevada-591107304365347. Las Vegas Farmers Markets: Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m., Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.; Thursdays, 2-6 p.m., 10401 Gardens Park Drive; first and third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 9100 Tule Springs Road, lasvegasfarmersmarket.com.
tions and high-speed races in youth and senior divisions. 8 a.m., free, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 706-823-3728, nbha.com or southpointarena.com/events. *Also: June 2-4 Bending the Standard: Dave Damiani and Renee Olstead perform arrangements of the “American Songbook” and the “New American Songbook” — featuring new renditions of jazz, pop and original songs — with an orchestra. 7 p.m., $25 and up, Cabaret Jazz at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000 or thesmithcenter.com. Drive + Dive-In Movie Night: Guests 21 and over can lounge by or in the Hideaway Pool while enjoying a movie on the big screen. This week’s movie is “Vacation.” 8 p.m., free, Topgolf, 4627 Koval Lane, topgolf. com/lasvegas or 702-933-8458.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Bones and Booze: Join the Las Vegas Natural History Museum for an outdoor soiree including small bites, refreshments and entertainment. 6-10 p.m., $31.50-$55, Las Vegas Natural History Museum/Heritage Park, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-384–3466. The Kingston Trio: The band brings its signature blended pop and American folk music style to the showroom. 7:30 p.m., $25 and up, South Point Showroom, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-796-7111 or southpointcasino.com/entertainment/ showroom. *Also: June 3-4
Morgan James — Reckless Abandon Tour: Vocalist, songwriter and actress Morgan James performs pop, jazz and soul hits. 7 p.m., $39 and up, Cabaret Jazz at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000 or thesmithcenter.com. Organ Recital Series featuring the Chenaults: Organists Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault perform as part of this series by the American Guild of Organists. 7:30-9 p.m., free, Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-8953332, music@unlv.edu or sncago.org/ events.htm.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Scars & Stripes Festival: 3 Doors Down headlines an all-day music event. Fifteen other acts perform, and food vendors will be on site. Noon, $89 and up, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St., 800-745-3000 or scarsandstripesfest.com. Jazz in the Park Concert Series: Contemporary jazz saxophonist and composer Eric Darius is joined by the Las Vegas Academy Jazz Combo and the Lao Tizer Trio. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. 6:30 p.m., free, Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 702-455-8200 or clarkcountynv. gov/parks/pages/jazz-inthe-park. aspx. Table Tennis Tournament: This open singles tournament for ages 18 and up will be played in round robins of six players. The top two players in each round robin will advance to the final round robin. Register by May 31.
LIFE Championship. 8 a.m., $20, Dula Gym, 441 E. Bonanza Road, 702229-2957. Ward 4 Summer Splash: Enjoy free swimming, DJ, food, raffles and fun for the whole family. Noon2 p.m., free, Durango Hills Community Center Pool/YMCA, 3521 N. Durango Drive, 702-229-2524. 96.3 KKLZ Junefest: REO Speedwagon, Don Felder (formerly of the Eagles) and Martha Davis and the Motels perform. 5 p.m., $33-$103, Sunset Station Amphitheater, 1301 W. Sunset Road, 800-745-3000, stationcasinosevents.com or 963kklz.com/junefest. National Learn to Row Day: The Lake Las Vegas Rowing Club teaches those age 13 and older the basics of rowing. Register at llvrc.org. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Lake Las Vegas Boathouse, 15 Costa Di Lago, 702-463-5453 or jim@llvrc.org. Public art workshop: This hands-on workshop for those 17 and older emphasizes the benefits of the collaborative mural process through community engagement. Paint supplies and light refreshments will be provided. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free, Historic Fifth Street School Frank Wright Memorial Courtyard, 401 S. Fourth St., 702-229-4631 or lmachado@ lasvegasnevada.gov. Introduction to citizenship: U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
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Play with Swords — A Stage Combat Celebration: Watch instructors from the Society of American Fight Directors demonstrate and discuss stage weapon styles and systems. An audience question-and-answer session will follow the performance. 7 p.m., $10 plus tax in advance/$15 plus tax at the door, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-2296383 or artslasvegas.org. Skye and Stars: Skye Canyon hosts an evening of stargazing with the Las Vegas Astronomical Society. Jupiter and Saturn will steal the show, as they will be the brightest planets in the sky. Enjoy music, family-friendly lawn games and food vendors. Bring a blanket and favorite food/drink for a picnic. 7-9:30 p.m., free, Skye Canyon Park, 10111 W. Skye Canyon Drive, skyecanyon.com. Stop the Torture peaceful awareness campaign event: As part of a global Stop the Dog & Cat Meat Trade Worldwide event, this event will bring awareness to the dog and cat meat trade. Noon-5 p.m., free, Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road, stopthedogandcatmeattradeworldwide.com.
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For better or worse, social media has changed the customer service landscape BY Howard Riell | Special to VEGAS INC
Good word-of-mouth can be a blessing for a business. ¶ And bad word-of-mouth — especially in the age of Yelp, Facebook and other social media — can be a curse. ¶ Handling it well can be a life saver. ¶ “The best prevention for bad word-of-mouth is cultivating a culture of integrity in your business that is emulated at all levels,” said Mandi Kane, word-of-mout h , Continued on page 53
$122.5M $4M Amount Facebook has been fined for violating data protection rules in France. Facebook’s interconnecting with WhatsApp provides it private information that goes against Europe’s data protection laws.
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The president and founder of Five Star Economy discusses mistakes made by smallbusiness owners in marketing and advertising, the need for improved health care in Southern Nevada, and three pieces of sage advice. THE NOTES People on the Move, P46
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Dr. Jill Oliver always focused her practice on the prevention and treatment of obesity-related conditions, so it was fitting that she opened a gym with her husband Michael Worley. TALKING POINTS Employers will have to juggle generations, P49
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A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P55 The List: Publicly reporting companies, P60
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40 Under 40 awards The Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors and its Young Professionals Network of Las Vegas announced the winners of their annual “40 Under 40” awards. GLVAR and its YPN group also inducted eight members into its “40 Under 40” Hall of Fame for members who have been named to the top 40 for three years. This year’s Hall of Fame inductees include: n William J. Alt, NextHome Integrity n Joseph Y. Lee, eProNet Realty n Omar A. Lopez, BHHS Nevada Properties n Holly Marquardt, All Vegas Valley Realty n Charmaine Prospero, Northcap Residential n Georgia Purpura, Keller Williams Realty Southwest n Krystal A. Sherry, Hudson Real Estate n Julie C. Youngblood, Keller Williams Realty Southwest YPN’s “40 Under 40” honorees for 2017 include: n Nora E. Aguirre, Source Realty n Jordan D. Betten, Coldwell Banker Premier n Amanda Bolton, Platinum Real Estate Professionals n Christina Cova-Simmons, BHHS Nevada Properties n Shawn Cunningham, RE/MAX Advantage n Amber M. DeLillo, Signature Real Estate Group n Bobby R. Deveraux, Shorewood Real Estate n Andrew Dionne, Barrett and Co. n Jeff T. Ehlert, Blue Diamond Realty n Wasim Faranesh, Black & Cherry Real Estate n Jim C. Fong, Keller Williams Realty Southwest n Stephanie Fontaine, Urban Nest Realty n Robert Gluskin, Signature Real Estate Group n Sevak Grigor, Platinum Real Estate Professionals n Randy K. Hatada, Xpand Realty & Property Management n Sara H. Jessa, Urban Nest Realty n Ronald J. Johnson, Keller Williams Realty Southwest n Lola Karacsonyi, Monopoly Realty & Management Inc. n Troy J. Kearns, Platinum Real Estate Professionals n Ryan King, King Realty Group n Eric A. Kruger, Windermere Prestige Properties n Alexandra Malenkina, Nevada Realty Experts n Jason Mattson, Orange Realty Group n James J. McGuire, Signature Real Estate Group n Paulina McKinney, Urban Nest Realty n Michael McNamara, Coldwell Banker Premier n Cassandra A. Mor, the Mor Group n Mark D. Perry, Local Realty n Nicholas J. Puglia, Coldwell Banker Premier n Yared Rivera, Realty One Group n Stephen E. Roberts Jr., SER Realty n Maureen Robison, BHHS Nevada Properties n Robert Andy Stahl, Raintree Real Estate n Duc T. Su, Pordes Residential Sales & Marketing n Sasha Terry, Platinum Real Estate Professionals n Angela K. Tina, Urban Nest Realty n Rexalynn M. Walberg, Goliath Properties n Geoffrey S. Zahler, Zahler Properties n Kamyar Zargari, Triumph Property Management Co. n Melissa L. Zimbelman, Luxe International Realty
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The Las Vegas Showcase House’s 2017-18 inaugural class is comprised of Clark County students who will be taken through a rigorous program that connects to more than 40 trades and professions relating to architecture and interior design. The inaugural class is: Charles Palomar, Carlos Coreas, Oscar Gavino, Adan Garcia, Cassandra Burrows, Martin Ramos, Luis Soto Jr. , Carlos Hernandez, Job Rojas and Brittany Stauffer. Sponsors and donors include the Audio Video Boutique, Infinite Trend, Monark Premium Appliance Co, Sub Zero Wolf, Custom International, Dunn Edwards Paints, Northern Lights, Wynn, Howard Hughes, Walker Zanger, Somers Furniture, SICIS, ProSource, Omnia, Modern Masters, Loni M Designs, Live Anywhere, Kenny Mack Designs, Vegas PBS, ESG Gallery, Door Design Workshop, Keleen Leathers, Attanasio Landscape Architecture, European, Banana Dog Media and Downtown Décor. Las Vegas Showcase House industry partners include: Architectural & Decorative Arts Society, AIA Las Vegas, America Society of Interior Designers, American Society of Landscape Architects, International Interior Design Association, Interior Design Society, Las Vegas Design Center and NEWH the Hospitality Industry Network. Honorees at the Urban Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business and Politics Awards include: For the category of Women in Politics — Felicia Ortiz, Nevada State Board of Education, District 3. For Women Business Advocates — Angela Castro, Regional Transportation Commission; Rose Davis, Western Regional Minority Supplier, Development Council; Asha Jones, Office of Congressman Ruben Kihuen; Tracy Larkin-Thomason, Nevada Department of Transportation. For Women in Business — Ericka Aviles, Ericka Aviles Consulting; Lisa Escobar, Lisa Escobar Design; Tiara Flynn, Sumnu Marketing; Denise Gallant, Cosmetology Institute of Las Vegas. The National Judicial College honored individuals at Greenberg Traurig with the NJC’s Advancement of Justice Award. Brian Duffy, Cesar Alvarez, Hilarie Bass, Ernest LaMont Greer and Larry Hoffman received individual awards, as did Colorado Senior Judge W. Terry Ruckriegle.
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The Sunrise Children’s Foundation board of directors are executive director Dave Sanberg and Judie Verb, U.S. Bank; Kaleo Curtis, the Public Education Foundation; Lindsay Diamond, UNLV; Monica Plaxton Garin, attorney/insurance broker; James Grimes, Eldorado Resorts Corp.; Dr. J. Parker Kurlinski, neonatologist; Dee Ladd; Margaret Ann Lynch; Melanie Maviglia, Nevada State Bank; Denise Mora, America First Credit Union; Courtney Orrock, Wyndham Consumer Finance; Alexandria Osborne, Early Head Start parent; Dwain Rittenhouse, Clinton Nevada; Bonnie Rosselli, Alphagraphics; Jennifer Bradley, JB Public Relations; Victor Salerno, American Wagering (emeritus member); and Michael E. Minden, Michael E. Minden Diamond Jewelers (emeritus member).
Code Central is open at 10545 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, Henderson. Founded by brothers Eric and Brian Mendelsohn, Code Central is an after-school technology center for youths ages 7-16 who desire to learn fundamentals of programming, app development and computer science. Las Vegas Park and Sell, 3008 Meade Ave., offers U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support rental items and in-store pick-up for boxes. MountainView Hospital’s Las Vegas Institute for Robotic Surgery acquired its second da Vinci Xi surgical robotic system. MountainView also added a second Trumpf TruSystem 7000dV OR Table to its robotic surgical suites. Rather than traditional stationary tables, these integrated surgical tables move in tandem with the surgical robotic system, allowing for optimal positioning of the patient. Additionally, MountainView acquired a third surgical console, allowing for the possibility of dual surgeons in one case and for the expansion of training. The UNLV Lee Business School MBA program landed on the Top 100 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of part-time MBA programs. Rising from its last position at 102, the program rose seven spots to No. 95 (tied). The parttime MBA ranking is part of U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” JCM Global won 100 percent of the bill validator and printer business at the new Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in New York. The UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law ranked 62nd out of 197 accredited law schools in the 2018 edition of the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings. The school climbed 16 spots to achieve its highest ranking ever. Boyd also fared well in category rankings, including 19th for part-time law programs, second in legal writing, ninth in dispute resolution and 46th (a tie) for law school diversity. The Nevada Department of Corrections, in partnership with the Department of Public Safety Division of Parole and Probation, launched a pilot program using the drug Vivitrol to address opiate addiction. The program involves 100 qualified inmates who have volunteered to participate in the program and who are scheduled for release in the coming months. Tielemans Design and Venture Catalysts, local graphic design and consulting firms, received the 2017 Design Annual Graphis Gold Award and the Logo Design 9 Graphis Gold Award for Design in their 2017 International Design Competitions. The awards were presented for Venture Catalysts’ logo. Tielemans Design’s logo for Venture Catalysts also received several additional awards including a Silver Award in the 2016 International Visual Identity competition, an American Graphic Design Award from Graphic Design USA as well as top honors in the regional competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation.
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Businesses must cultivate ‘brand champions’ Brian Williams is president and founder of Five Star Economy, which helps businesses build their reputations online as well as protects them from being wrongfully tarnished by fake or frivolous reviews. “Reviews have changed the landscape of what has become important from a marketing perspective,” he said. “Brightlocal.com reported in 2016 that 93 percent of consumers look at six to 10 online reviews before they make a contact or purchase from a business. This is no longer something that can be ignored.” How have online reviews changed marketing and advertising for small-business owners? Online reviews have become an essential component of every business marketing strategy. Consumers no longer take for granted what a business says about itself on a website, in advertisements, blogs or press releases unless that information is backed up by what customers, clients or patients say online in an unfiltered review. The unfiltered component of an online review is so powerful that it can and does increase or decrease a buyer’s likelihood to purchase service by two to four times. We are seeing reviews significantly influence consumer behavior across dozens of businesses. Online reviews started with e-commerce sites, then migrated to entertainment and travel. Today, the reviews matter for virtually every type Brian Williams, president of Five Star Economy, says businesses should reward of business. In the minds of the buyer, customers for referrals. (mikayla whitmore/Staff) it looks like the same rating scale they a revenue goal and involve a certain tion to remarket other products and are used to when they shop for somenumber of contacts, appointments, services. Your raving fans want to buy thing like a lamp. sales calls or face-to-face meetings. more from you. A business is letting Know those numbers and track evtheir customers down if they don’t What types of mistakes do you erything so you know with certainty have something to offer their raving see small-business owners make you will achieve your goal. fans. Sell more, ask for referrals and, in marketing/advertising and if you can, reward them for referrals. what are some inexpensive, simWhat’s the biggest issue facing ple ways they can expand their Southern Nevada? What is the best business advice customer base? One important issue has to do with you’ve received? A big mistake small-business ownour health care industry. We need to 1) Wake up every day being aware ers make is not getting immediate, make sure as our economy continthat you could lose your best customunfiltered feedback from their clients ues to grow that we can provide great ers in a heartbeat. This motivates you and not using that feedback to make health care to everyone here. We to take care of everyone and do more immediate and necessary changes in need to focus on our infrastructure than you think it is going to take to their businesses. for medical residency programs to retain those relationships, which are Identify who your raving fans are as attract quality medical professionals the lifeblood of your business. a business and use the subset of your who want to stay here. We need to get 2) Automate and systematize evcustomers who are your raving fans behind groups like Las Vegas HEALS erything you possibly can in your to help you. Those who respond to reand support lawmakers to be sure our business so that what’s working can quests for feedback can be used as refamilies can have the best medical be repeated over and over again. Auferral sources and brand champions. care available as we continue to grow. tomation also can come in the form of We’ve all heard that our best source human resource automation by hirof new business is existing customers. Where do you see yourself in ing people who can be trained in proToday, you can find out through sim10 years? cesses that work. ple techniques who your raving fans In 10 years, I’ll be 58 years old. At 3) Know your numbers. Not unlike are. Reach out to your customer base that point, all of my kids will be out a sports team during the fourth quarand do it in a timely fashion. Use that of college or completing college. I ter of a game, know what you need to build a base of highly valuable rewould like to see myself traveling the to do to achieve your win. It may be ferral sources, and use that informa-
world and really enjoying my senior years with my wife, exploring more of the outdoors. I would love to see our business serving thousands of highly respected businesses in the country, as well as having a really great team of employees who feel like they are family. What is your dream job outside of your current field? As an avid outdoorsman and someone who volunteers for youth programs like Boy Scouts of America, I would love to lead teenagers in fully immersive leadership and personaldevelopment retreats in the wonderful outdoors. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? Door County, Wis. We used to spend many weekends there and loved it in the winter, summer and fall. I’d love to have an 80-acre plot of undeveloped land to build our dream cabin, enjoy fishing on Lake Michigan and attend fish boils at local restaurants. It’s an easy way to feel like you have gotten away from it all but still have access to international travel. What is something that people might not know about you? I had an opportunity when I was in my late teens to train with the Olympic swim team in California. I swam in the same pool and trained with some winners who went on to become Olympians. Some people might not know that I’m an Eagle Scout, and it’s a big part of my life. I have a passion for helping young men get through the challenges of their younger years and learn to do things they might not otherwise have been able to do. Anything else you want to say? Don’t wait as long as I did to follow your entrepreneurial passions in life. People tend to avoid their true passions because fear and doubt set in. Be courageous over and over again. One of the things I am hopeful for is that more people will step out of their comfort zone, be courageous and take on their passions.
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by the numbers
50 million
Tons of lignin that piles up each year as waste from the U.S. paper and pulping industry. Lignin is the structural part of a plant that is not used when making paper, and it is not heavily recycled. Researchers at Texas A&M University have found a way to use it to create a quality carbon fiber material.
$1,299
Cost of the Radical Moov, a “hoverboard” backed by billionaire investor Mark Cuban. The device is expected to have a top speed of 16 mph with 12 miles of range.
20%
Increase in Home Depot’s stock this year as of May 16, when it reached an all-time high of $160.17 per share. The price of Lowe’s stock also had increased 20 percent. As housing prices steadily increase, sellers try to maximize their sale price by doing more home improvement projects.
$424.99
Rumored cost of the new Samsung Galaxy Note FE, a refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7. If this price is correct, it would be half the cost of the original handset.
4.9%
Error rate of Google’s speech-recognition technology. In 2013, the technology had a 23 percent error rate and in 2015 it had an 8 percent error rate. Microsoft recently announced that its speech recognition had reached a level on par with humans — 5.9 percent.
$2 million
Cost of the new Cirrus Vision Jet, a small, private aircraft. It weighs 6,000 pounds and can reach speeds over 300 mph. One interesting feature is its emergency parachute, which deploys from the nose of the jet and allows the entire aircraft to float to the ground.
Michael Worley and Dr. Jill Oliver, longtime locals who founded Glimpse Medical Clinic in 2012, own two Orangetheory Fitness gyms in town, having recently opened their second location. (l.e. baskow/staff)
Specialized workout features ‘afterburn’ Describe your business.
Orangetheory Fitness is a onehour heart rate-based interval training workout. It’s designed to maintain a target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases energy. We call it the afterburn. Our members burn 500 to 1,000 calories in 60 minutes — and keep burning calories for up to 36 hours. How would you describe the customer experience?
Orangetheory Fitness Address: 5990 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 200, Las Vegas Phone: 702-868-8300 Email: studiomanager0728@ orangetheoryfitness.com Website: spring-valley. orangetheoryfitness.com Hours of operation: Daily (check website for class times) Owned/operated by: Dr. Jill Oliver and Michael Worley In business since: 2017
Our clients are the boss — they have a choice of where they go and spend their time. Members are treated like family; the coaches and front desk staff know everyone’s name and after awhile, their kids’ and pets’ names too. What sets Orangetheory apart from other niche fitness facilities?
You get real-time results. You wear a heart-rate monitor and can see your progress up on the screen during your workout. You know how many calories you are burning, what heart-rate zone you are in, and how hard you need to push yourself to accomplish your goal. At the end of the workout, every member’s results are emailed to them, and they can track their progress in graphic form.
need to get through your 60-minute Orangetheory class. Do you see expansion in your future locally or in other cities?
There are four locations in the valley with a fifth location opening this summer. We are in the planning stages for our next location — in the northwestern part of the valley — and there will be eight locations open within the next year.
What is the hardest part about doing business in Las Vegas?
One of the harder aspects is the residents’ varied shifts and schedules. We are one of the only places where members can take a class of personal group training at 5 a.m. before their day shift, or 12 p.m. before their swing shift, or 7 p.m. before their night shift. How can Nevada improve its business climate?
We wish Clark County would think about more zoning for businesses and homes. We would love to see more nature parks instead of business parks, more urban bike trails and lanes, and a greater focus on health. What has been your hardest lesson in business?
How does nutrition play into your work?
Fresh, healthy, delicious meals can be delivered twice a week to a customer’s home or office by BLT Foods — Build It, Lose It, Trim It. This company was started by “Hell’s Kitchen” season 12 winner Scott Commings and Take My Health Back founder Michael Calkins. Their menu is designed to provide enough protein to build muscles, and healthy vegetables and grains to provide the energy you
Big financial institutions don’t always want to take a risk on a new business. When we founded our medical clinic, we did so without any backing from the bank. It was a scary time knowing we had put everything we had into our business without a safety net. We took the risk, and it has paid off. Believe in your product and yourself — hard work and the support of our family and friends have brought us to where we are today.
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On Mick Akers’ lasvegassun.com story “I-15 upgrades ‘unlikely’ before stadium’s opening”: What environmental concerns are there at Interstate 15 and Tropicana Avenue that don’t already exist and will take two years to figure out? There are no desert tortoises crawling across that intersection. — TABLVNV I just hope they don’t start doing the I-15 upgrades and related closures a month or so before the first game, making the traffic situation worse than if we just left everything alone. — DeDondeEs On Chris Kudialis’ lasvegassun.com story “What to know about working in marijuana”: Under the broad category of a hospitality management degree, UNLV could and should offer courses covering the entire cannabis operation, from growing to selling. — 360dunk On Thomas Moore’s lasvegassun. com story “Paid parking starts at Cosmopolitan”: I don’t have a problem with a parking charge if it’s targeted to those who park and do not patronize the business. But these hotels are charging people who spend money there. Why not validate for those who eat at your restaurants or gamble in your casino? — BoulderSteve
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here’s a new generation in town, According to Stillman, keeping their atguest column: and it’s one that employers better tention is resultingly tough. Their average matt stewart get ready for, because it’s 23 milattention span is eight seconds, compared lion strong and will be flooding with the 12-second attention span of milthe workforce by the end of the decade. lennials. Meet Generation Z, confidence-filled youths who don’t n While millennials are driven to succeed by helicopter want to miss a thing, have the shortest attention span of parents who watch their every move, Gen Zers find encourany generation and aren’t quite as open as their millennial agement from parents who favor independent thinking, predecessors, from whom they learned that not everything want them to achieve on their own and are fed up with not needs to be shared online. receiving equal pay for equal success at work. If you try to treat those in Generation Z — born in the n According to Forbes, social entrepreneurship is impormid- to late-’90s, mostly to Generation X parents — like you tant to Generation Z, a group that is driven to volunteer and treated millennials — born in the early ’80s to mid-’90s, choose careers that make a difference. mostly to baby boomer parents — it will backfire on you. n Generation Z children were raised in classrooms that This generation is unique. focused on diversity and collaboration. Despite this, they tend to be more private than millennials, perhaps as a result n According to best-selling author and generations exof seeing many of the downfalls of previous generations in pert David Stillman, you won’t find those in Generation Z the Great Recession. frequenting Facebook or Twitter as much as their predecessors. Keenly aware of software monitoring, they are more n Because those who are part of Gen Z feel pressure to likely to share their worlds on apps such as Snapchat or gain corporate experience early, they are competing with Instagram. Often dubbed “digital natives,” millennials are millennials who are more likely to wait to gain that type of much more likely to share their lives in the open. experience. The good news for millennials, who are more likely to chase jobs in the corporate world, is that 72 percent n Being culturally connected is more important to those of those in Generation Z wish to take what they learn and in Generation Z, with many more of them suffering from apply it to their own business, versus 64 percent of millenFOMO (fear of missing out) than millennials. nials who have the same goal. n Gen Zers have grown up with smartphones, tablets, 3-D, Matt Stewart is co-founder of College Works Painting. 4-D and 360-degree photography, just to name a few norms.
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Cybersecurity exec addresses protection, privacy By mick akers Staff Writer
Concerns about cybersecurity, always humming in the background, escalate when attacks such as the recent WannaCry virus make headlines worldwide. Kevin Mandia has been in the cybersecurity business since 1993, when he started as a U.S. Air Force officer at the Pentagon. Now CEO of security firm FireEye, Mandia deals with companies calling on a daily basis when they are victims of a cyberattack. Speaking in Las Vegas at the Interop ITX conference, Mandia said FireEye tackled more than 500 breaches in the past year. “Every hour on the hour, our more than 300 consultants find malware backdoors that are not detected by any of the technology in place,” he said. “There are no risks and repercussions to hacking companies.” Several nations don’t go after hackers, making them more likely to
launch attacks. “Russia is a safe harbor for offensive operations,” he said. “China, North Korea and Iran are safe harbors, and others are emerging now. People can hack with impunity, and there is anonymity on the internet. These attacks are just going to happen all the time.” A hacker group aligned with Vietnamese government interests has increasingly carried out cyberattacks on companies, journalists and overseas governments over the past few years, according to FireEye. The two most common attacks found in the United States were driveby hacks and targeted attacks. n Drive-by hacks: Users are affected by visiting malicious websites set up by hackers or visiting a legitimate website that has been compromised by a hacker. n Targeted attacks: Hackers set out to harm a specific company or entity, usually via email. A method often used in targeted
attacks is spear fishing. A spear fish is usually in the form of a word document or a PDF file attached to an email. Users unknowingly compromise the security of a computer when they click to open the attachment. Those fraudulent emails are usually disguised as coming within the company or from associates. “Around 90 percent of the cases we respond to, when we find victim zero, it is a spear fish that led the intrusion,” Mandia said. Using the same signature is essential when emailing, so respondents know it’s actually you, he said. They should notice when something is different or suspect. WannaCry attacked several countries via email, including the U.S. The United Health System in the United Kingdom was one of the entities hit hardest. The attack used ransomware, which locks users out of their computer system until they pay a ransom to unlock
their account. Most ransoms are fairly cheap, running under a few hundred dollars, a strategy aimed at those who’d rather pay the small fee to get their system up and running than paying for an expert. WannaCry perpetrators asked for bitcoins for payment because they are a nearly untraceable currency. Attacks such as WannaCry are attractive to cybercriminals because of the internet’s anonymity, Mandia said. The prevalence of those who know how to pull off attacks, collect money and not get caught sparks a debate about whether anonymity on the internet is a good thing, he said. “Privacy folks say anonymity is a great thing because it’s an aspect of privacy that we have to maintain,” Mandia said. “Then you’ll have a whole camp that says with anonymity on the internet, how do you do proportional response? How do you actually have the necessary repercussions for the folks who did it?”
As Interstate 11 progresses, asbestos monitoring continues By mick akers Staff Writer
With naturally occurring asbestos present where a portion of Interstate 11 is being built, special care is being taken to protect workers and nearby residents. Major portions of the project south of Henderson require digging and blasting to sculpt what will be the freeway. Maintaining air quality is essential, construction officials said during a recent tour of the site. The work area was divided into 27 1-acre zones. Air quality monitors Lake Mead is seen as work continues on the Interstate 11 project under construcwere spread out among the zones, and tion near Boulder City. (l.e. baskow/staff) samples taken multiple times a day. scaping purposes and for building all sure for an employee,” Pons said. “We took somewhere around of our bridges across the project. For a Considering the amount of dirt 14,000 air samples on this project,” project of this size, that’s rare.” moved, Pons said an incident was likesaid Gary Pons, corporate health and Additionally, the project aims to ly, but mitigation methods helped. safety director for SCS Engineers. “It’s keep the look of the landscaping natu“For a project of this size, if I was a the biggest number of data points that ral; in areas where blasting occurred, betting man, I would have bet at the I’ve ever been a part of in a project.” workers sealed the rock left over to beginning that we might have one The workforce also is routinely leave it with a natural feel. (asbestos-related incident), but I monitored. Vegetation along the route in Nawouldn’t have bet many,” he said. “We’ve monitored every single work tional Park Service land was removed The project reuses materials genertask that has gone on in this project — and is being stored. It will be replanted ated onsite, mostly for surfacing. every single person, every single job periodically as the project progresses. “We have not had one stitch of soil task on this project site, and we’ve not “They came through on the alignthat we have blasted and excavated had one sample of what the Occupament we staked around three years (leave) the project site,” he said. tional Safety and Health Administraago, and they (National Park Service “We’ve used it for grading and landtion would allow for an asbestos expo-
representatives) picked out the species of plants, cactus and things they wanted to save and pulled it over to a nursery,” said Luis Palor, professional engineer at the program management services for the Regional Transportation Commission. “They recently came back and planted about 5,000 plants. They’re big on the environmental impact.” Steady progress has been made on the Interstate 11 project since its groundbreaking in 2015. The $318 million, 15-mile project is being built in two phases simultaneously. The Nevada Department of Transportation is constructing Phase 1 (2.5 miles). The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is completing Phase 2 (12.5 miles). The first 15 miles of Interstate 11 will first allow motorists to bypass Boulder City instead of using U.S. 93. Portions of existing routes and new stretches of freeway eventually will link Las Vegas and Phoenix and ultimately could stretch from Mexico to Canada. Both phases are expected to be completed by 2018, with Phase 1 scheduled for a January completion date, while Phase 2 is expected to be finished in October.
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Slot myths: Why what you think you know is wrong By thomas moore Staff Writer
Slot players are simply wrong. Talk to people who study, market and design slot machines, and you quickly realize that many of the ideas players have about their inner workings and how jackpots are paid are myths. VEGAS INC spoke to three experts to learn the top myths about slots and what reality is. Players can discern when slots are loose In other words, players can tell when the house edge (or hold percentage) is larger for some slots or some casinos and smaller for others. It’s an important concept because casinos boast of having loose slots and many gamblers have strong ideas about where to find the loosest slots. There’s no independent way to confirm if marketing claims about loose slots are true. The Nevada Gaming Control Board does not release the house edges for individual slot machines or specific casinos. As a result, gut feeling is the only publicly available measure. But can gamblers actually figure out when slots are loose? A 2012 academic study, published in UNLV’s Gaming Research & Review Journal, found that players are largely unable to discern between slots with different hold percentages. In the study, conducted by Anthony F. Lucas and A.K. Singh, professors at UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration, 10,000 virtual players made wagers on two slot games that were almost identical other than the hold percentage. The study measured the actual payback percentages, or what the virtual players won to see if there was a difference in a series of scenarios. Because the study was virtual, taking place inside a computer, it was as if each player recorded and tracked the results of each spin, rather than relying on memory. The study found that the vast majority of virtual players were unable to detect a difference in the payback percentages in any of the two-game pairings. While he doesn’t dispute the study’s findings, another gaming expert said debate on the issue has not been resolved. “There are multiple schools of thought with regard to hold percentage and players’ ability to determine
People look over “The Voice”-themed slot machines at the IGT booth during the Global Gaming Expo convention Sept. 27, 2016. (steve marcus/staff file)
the hold in an individual session,” said Steve Walther, senior director, Marketing & Product Management at Konami Gaming. “As games become more complex, the types of winning combinations have grown exponentially,” he said. “When old games only had a certain number of slots on a wheel, maybe it was easier. Now, being able to feel the hold in a single session could be very difficult. However, other schools of thought are different for repeat gamblers.” Lucas and Singh addressed the concept of the perception of repeat visitors in the study, pointing out that all gamblers can do is consider the outcomes of some number of single trips. Slot machines adjust based on how many times players win or lose Olaf Vancura has been the vice president of game development for slot maker Mikohn Gaming (which eventually became part of IGT) and other gaming companies. Along with his business experience, he’s an engineer with advanced degrees in physics. He says slots don’t adjust themselves. “I guess the No. 1 myth is that slot machines keep track of wins and losses and will compensate to get to a win,” Olaf said. “But in the U.S., this is illegal. Slots aren’t allowed to make adjustments. They cannot and do not. Each win is a separate event.” Casinos remotely change how games pay out while you are playing them In some cases, a portion of the in-
ner workings of a slot machine is handled on a central server — a computer sitting in a special room full of other high-tech equipment. In other cases, the workings of the game are determined by a computer in the slot machine cabinet. But in no case can casinos change the workings of a slot machine on the fly. “There is all sorts of lore out there,” Walther said. “If you push buttons in a certain combination, if animals look at you funny, there are all sorts of myths. And one is that there is a magical control center that can update games at a touch of a button.” Olaf concurred. “Some people believe a slot director off in a back room somewhere is sitting at a computer and can change the machine right out from under you,” he said. “So if you are playing a good machine that you were doing well at, someone can tighten it down and you will run into a cold streak.” When casinos remotely update some aspects of some machines, they are required to put a notice on the screen informing players, Olaf said. Someone else won that jackpot that should have been yours It has happened to more than a few players. They leave a machine only to have someone else immediately sit down and hit a jackpot. If they had only played one more spin, they think, the jackpot would have been theirs. Except it wouldn’t. “Today’s slot machines don’t work that way,” Olaf said. “They are based on RNGs, or random number generators.”
These RNGs are bits of software code that run constantly, Olaf said, generating the random numbers that, in turn, help determine the results of the slot. Pushing the button at any one point in time, he said, produces a different number than pushing it at any other point in time. It is true that in some cases these numbers repeat, and cheaters have used complex computer programs to predict the repeating patterns. But for the average player, the results really are random. “Different manufacturers have different rates,” Olaf said. “But a good rule of thumb is that the RNGs are running hundreds of times per second. So unless you had initiated that same spin at precisely the same instant, you would not have won the jackpot. If you’re even a tenth of a second off, you will get a completely different outcome.” Celebrity-based slots pay less This myth might actually have some basis in reality, Olaf said. “I would say it’s generally true,” he said. “There are a few reasons for that, but the easiest to understand is comparing it to clothes. If I buy a white Tshirt, I might pay, I don’t know, $5 for it. But if I buy a white T-shirt with a Nike swoosh on it, I’ll pay more. The same is true for slots.” Because people are attracted to celebrities, TV shows and movies, a successfully themed slot might have a hold percentage of 12 percent while another noncelebrity themed slot could have 10 percent, Olaf said. The myths and the mystique One of the biggest myths concerning slots is why there is any mystery about them at all. After all, gameplay is determined by math and the business rules are governed by Nevada’s strict gaming regulations. But the uncertainty about how slots and other games work may be one reason why they have been so successful. “We don’t always want to dispel all the myths because there’s a mystique around gambling,” Walther said. “The machine can’t be controlled from any external source. But the player has to approach the machine at just the right time and push the button at just the right time. So there’s got to be a bit of luck involved in that, and that is all controlled by the player.”
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Building brand equity can help a business weather a storm of criticism online media relations director for MassMedia in Henderson. “Most of the time, when there’s a situation that is taken to social media, it’s because a customer’s expectations weren’t met. If you’re focused on making customer service a priority, things are less likely to escalate to that point, and you can resolve any conflicts offline.” Kane, president-elect of the Las Vegas Valley chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, urges businesses to encourage customers who have had a good experience and brand loyalists to leave good reviews on Facebook or Yelp. “This can help counteract anything negative that might be posted,” she said. It’s also important to constantly be proactively building your brand on social media, and interacting with those in your community. “It’s important to build brand equity, so you can weather storms,” Kane said. “It’s really like a line of credit. You want enough equity that you can borrow against it if you need to. If you don’t have enough available credit, a major debt can be the end of the business.” “It’s kind of like training with the Navy SEALS,” said Hayim Mizrachi, CCIM, president and principal of the Las Vegas commercial real estate services provider MDL Group. “You should have a strategy for when you get caught, not if you get caught. Social media platforms have become an outlet for customers to express their experiences. Strive for excellence and promote positive posts. But have a strategy for when things don’t go as planned, or if a customer was just having a bad day and decided to take it out on you.” Mizrachi said a reply was always required. “The only exception might be if someone is totally irate,” he said. “The internet community will look to see how the company responds when things don’t go perfectly, as much as they look to see comments. If the company responded and takes care of the problem, that goes a long way.” Gordon Miles, president and chief operating officer of Berkshire Hatha-
“The key is to express facts, not just opinions. Write articles regarding the industry you represent and be articulate — this provides real perspective.” — Patrick Casale, managing partner of the Multicare Group United States Division, Las Vegas area
way HomeServices Nevada Properties in Henderson, sees education as crucial to success in the era of social media. “We educate our staff and agents on proper protocol,” he said. “Own it and apologize. I think we have all seen what happens when it’s not handled right.” The flip side, doing nothing, can prove to be the worst possible reaction, he added. “Ignoring it and hoping it goes away? That doesn’t work,” he said. “Address it and move forward with a positive message.” A good suggestion is to run any potential response past a colleague before going forward. “If you are questioning it, let someone else see it before you post,” Miles said. “Another set of eyes for a company is a good idea. What you might think is cute, funny or interesting can offend others.” “Using social media for business is a tremendous asset, and can be the biggest disaster if you’re not cautious,” said Patrick Casale, managing partner of the Multicare Group United States Division, Las Vegas area. “LinkedIn is a terrific resource to voice your business and provide insight into how to help clients and potentially increase your business for future relationships. The key is to express facts, not just opinions. Write articles regarding the industry you represent and be articulate — this provides real perspective.” Responses, Good and Bad The “proper” response to negative customer comments can vary depending on the situation, but a good rule of thumb is to immediately reach out to any customer who is posting about his or her dissatis-
faction, and ask what you can do to make things right. “Sometimes a discount helps, sometimes people just want to be heard,” Kane said. “Listen to what they need, and then use it as an opportunity to exceed their expectations.” Mistakes include ignoring the problem, which, in the majority of cases, is probably the worst thing a business can do. “If you’re unresponsive, it appears like you don’t care, and that’s not a message you want affiliated with your brand,” Kane said. “Fighting back, or disputing a customer’s concerns, are also examples of don’ts.” Getting this right is important also because the importance of social media is only going to increase in the years to come. “We’re living in a time when people are wary about who they trust,” Kane said. “That means most recommendations for services and products are going to be coming from friends and family. We’re already seeing this on Facebook, where people are asking for recommendations before they make decisions on everything from where to drop off their dry cleaning and who to hire as a babysitter, to where to purchase a car and what make and model to buy. Integrity will continue to be the best strategy, and customer service will continue to be the best tactic.” And because of constantly improving technology, businesses can’t assume that customers will cool off and decide not to give them a bad review. “It’s becoming easier with mobile devices,” Mizrachi said. “You don’t have to wait to go home, fire up your computer, go to the platform and leave a post. It can happen right then and there and even with video being captured.
“Have a strategy. Do not attack the person leaving a comment. Be professional and seek to find a resolution.” “Respond to all comments about you quickly,” said Scott Seegmiller, chief financial officer of WestCorp Management Group in Las Vegas. “Apologize if wrong, and train employees to correct what went wrong. Carefully word your responses, acknowledge the mistake — and provide something if warranted.” Businesses should take time to gather accurate info, but act as quickly as possible in getting a statement out, says Jennifer Davies, public information officer for Las Vegas’ Office of Communications. “If it will take more than a few hours to gather information for a statement, or legal issues prevent you from saying much, it’s important to set the tone with your followers that you are aware of what’s happening and trying to get more information,” she said. “It’s also helpful to provide a timeline for when you may have more information or why you won’t be able to provide more detail.” Casale called Facebook “the No. 1 resource for marketing yourself.” “Never air out dirty laundry on Facebook. It’s a tool. Show people you are savvy in your trade; present yourself as someone who cares about family. Don’t engage in political issues unless you are directly involved or have real perspective on the topic.” Too many, he added, voice political opinions and reduce their market share. “I tend to engage in subjects that pertain to my business, high-level family positives and certain hobbies that everyone can relate to,” Casale continued. “I may sound one way, but end up showing many I’m dead center. Very important: Never curse on any social media site. It makes you sound very unprofessional.” Remaining positive on social media will bring many benefits, Casale concluded. “People become engaged with you, become your clients. Using these resources will sell you to many they know. The average individual on Facebook has over 1,000 contacts; pay it forward on steroids.”
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THURSDAY, JUNE 1
include high-tech woman of the year, entrepreneur, mentor, community service and rising star. Includes a networking reception and awards ceremony.
Roadmap to Success Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers; addition $10 for walk-ins (RSVP by May 30) Location: Henderson Business Resource Center seminar room in the Wells Fargo Building, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Contact Bill Bokelmann at 702-5658951 or bbokelmann@hendersonchamber.com The chamber’s workshop will discuss marketing on a shoestring budget, presented by Eliza Budiarto of GamaPrint and Adnan Khawaja of Sky Vista Consulting. Learn tips and tricks for marketing your business more efficiently and effectively and hear about out-of-the-box ideas for marketing using promotional products.
Capital Pathways Program Time: 8 a.m.-noon Cost: Free Location: RedFlint, 300 S. Fourth St., Suite 180, Las Vegas Information: Visit capitalpathways.com/las-vegas The U.S. Black Chambers Community Economic Development Corp., in partnership with the Las Vegas Urban Chamber of Commerce, conducts a free workshop for minority and women entrepreneurs about commercial lending and equity investment options, contracting matchmaking and credit consultations to build wealth. The program is targeted toward diverse business owners who have been in business for at least one year and have generated at least $100,000 in revenue.
UNLV Public Surplus Sale Time: 1:30-4 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Henderson Thunder Warehouse at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-895-5384, email surplus@ unlv.edu or visit surplusstore.adminsvcs.unlv.edu Stock your office with excess university equipment offered at fixed or negotiated prices. Equipment for sale includes desktop computers, computer monitors, metal bookcases, file cabinets, office chairs, tables, desks and more. Only major credit cards accepted as payment.
Rock the Socks Golf Classic Time: 8 a.m.-noon Cost: $150 per person Location: Bear’s Best Golf Course, 11111 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-252-4663, email events@ rmhlv.org or visit rmhlv.org/rock-the-socks-golfclassic This event, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas, includes oncourse activities and games; a light breakfast; hosted beverage cart; giveaways and raffles; and an awards luncheon.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
MONDAY, JUNE 5
Ensign Flag award presentation Time: Noon–3 p.m Cost: Free Location: Desert Springs Senior Living, 6650 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-732-2800 or email contact-desertsprings@ensigngroup.net Join the staff of Desert Springs Senior Living, residents, families of residents and community members for appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, music and entertainment as Christopher Christensen, CEO of Ensign Group, presents the assisted-
Fourth Annual Las Vegas Women In Technology Awards 2017 Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $40 (RSVP at http://bit.ly/ LVWTA-2017) Location: Fresh Wata Las Vegas, 3905 W. Diablo Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-800-5539 or visit vegaswomentechawards.net Awards will be presented to Las Vegas women who have made tremendous contributions in the Southern Nevada technology sector. Categories
Payroll and human resources compliance seminar for restaurants Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Blue Agave at Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Information: Email info@backofficeremedies. com Back Office Remedies walks restaurant owners and managers through three of the biggest human resources compliance mistakes made by restaurants.
Foundation Assisting Seniors charity golf tournament Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: $100 per player Location: Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road, Henderson Information: Call 725-244-4200, email frank@ trospercommunications.com or visit foundationassistingseniors.org The event begins with a shotgun start and includes a four-person scramble, contests and an award luncheon during which more than 100 raffle prizes will be up for grabs. Players can sign up as an individual or a team. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s programs to improve the overall quality of life of seniors in the community.
TUESDAY, MAY 30 Vegas Young Professionals Bigwig Lunch Time Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $15 Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Contact Danica Torchin at 702586-3834 or info@vegasyp.com Get information from one of Las Vegas’ most influential community figures. Nehme Abouzeid, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the Vegas Golden Knights, spent 13 years in global gaming and had roles in launching some of the world’s largest casino resorts and orchestrating innovative cross-industry partnerships.
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Conventions
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GEM & Lapidary Dealers Association Gem and Jewelry Showcase
Mirage
May 28-June 1
300
Mecum Auctions Motorcycle Auction
South Point
June 2-3
7,500
Clean Show
Las Vegas Convention Center
June 5-8
11,000
Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show
Las Vegas Convention Center
June 5-8
6,000
Jewellery Box 2017
Las Vegas Convention Center
June 5-8
4,000
American Craft Retailers Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center
June 5-7
2,000
JCK Annual Trade Show
Mandalay Bay
June 5-8
39,000
Western State Roofing Contractors Association Convention and Tradeshow
Paris Las Vegas
June 8-14
4,000
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Records and Transactions BANKRUPTCIES Chapter 11 Prometheus & Atlas Real Estate Development 321 S. Casino Center Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Attorney: Nedda Ghandi at bankruptcy@ghandilaw.com Joon Instrumental Music 5030 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite H Las Vegas, NV 89118 Attorney: Bryan Naddafi at bryan@olympialawpc.com
Bid Opportunities May 31 2:15 p.m. 309 S. Third Street: replacement chiller Clark County, 604443 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov
June 1 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for first aid, CPR and AED training Clark County, 604477 Chetan Champaneri at chetanc@ clarkcountynv.gov
June 2 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for custodial service on Las Vegas Boulevard pedestrian bridge, elevator, escalator and sidewalk Clark County, 604435 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov
Brokered transactions Sales $7,500,000 for 37,130 square feet, industrial 4181 W. Oquendo Road, Las Vegas 89118 Landlord: Gibson Road Trust Landlord agent: Dean Willmore and Chelsy Cardin of Colliers International Tenant: JD Stairs Tenant agent: Brian Riffel and Tyler Jones of Colliers International $155,000 for 0.16 acres, land 222 W. Cleveland Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: W. Cleveland Ave. Trust Landlord agent: Vince Schettlerof Colliers International Tenant: Branmark Group Tenant agent: Did not disclose
BUSINESS LICENSES Fanci Travel License type: Travel and ticket
agency Address: 1640 E. Sahara Ave., Suite G, Las Vegas Owner: Jacqueline Miller FashionNJewelry.com License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suites E37-F60, Las Vegas Owner: Global Home Shopping Outlet Fengping Kong License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 1006 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Owner: Fengping Kong and Liming Lu Gifts Mugs and More License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sharynne Frazer and Joel Laub Greenmart of Nevada NLV License types: Medical marijuana cultivation facility; medical marijuana production facility Address: 1605 W. Brooks Ave., North Las Vegas Owner: Elizabeth Stavola H & J’s Handyman License type: Property maintenance Address: 510 Sutters Mill Road, Henderson Owner: H & J’s Handyman Herndon IT Solutions License type: IT consultation Address: 2047 Poppywood Ave., Henderson Owner: Herndon IT Solutions Holfer License type: General retail sales Address: 5051 Stewart Ave., Suite 108, Las Vegas Owner: Holfer LLC Honest Hemp Company License type: General retail sales Address: 111 W. Proctor St., Suite 13, Las Vegas Owner: William Monroe, Nick Taix and Peter Hermes House Dressing License type: Management or consulting service Address: 2989 Bella Kathryn Circle, Las Vegas Owner: Sharon Murphy and Shelley Brown
Owner: Jane Tang Jaxon Corbett License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 9409 Ironsend St., Las Vegas Owner: Jaxon Corbett Jeffrey Antalik License type: Real estate sales Address: 1333 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Jeffrey Antalik John the Handyman License type: Property maintenance Address: 2541 Terrytown Ave., Henderson Owner: John Buob Jose Guzman Maintenance License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jose Guzman-Garcia and Veronica Terrones Julie Boyle License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Julie Boyle Karen Fisher License type: Real estate sales Address: 2117 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Karen Fisher Kenrick Wong License type: Real estate sales Address: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Kenrick Wong La Guadalupana Western Wear License type: General retail sales Address: 871 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite 9, Las Vegas Owner: Asalia McInerney Lake Las Vegas Water Sports License type: Watercraft rentals Address: 20 Costa Di Lago, Suite 130, Henderson Owner: Vegas Aqua Las Vegas Scorpions License type: Nonprofit community services Address: 2651 Crimson Canyon Drive, Suite 190, Las Vegas Owner: Las Vegas Scorpions Baseball
Italian American Kitchen License type: Open-air vending Address: 1238 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Owner: Casey Taravella
Laurich Properties License type: Real estate sales Address: 10655 Park Run Drive, Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: Hank Gordon, Laura Shuster and Richard Gordon
Jane Tang License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 140, Henderson
Law Office of Timothy R. Treffinger License type: Professional services Address: 1148 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Timothy Treffinger
Leanne Andersen (Massage By Leanne) License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 4824 Soaring Springs Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Leanne Andersen LPRD LLC License type: Construction cleanup Address: 1222 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Robert Decker Luxe International Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Luxe International Realty LV Sporting License type: Professional promoter Address: 3950 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Maci and Diasonthia Jordan Made to Order Bookkeeping License type: Bookkeeping Address: 2831 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson Owner: Nichole Granet Mammoth Air License type: Contractor Address: 2950 Highland Drive, Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: MLB Group Maralyn Miller License type: General retail sales Address: 7062 Acorn Court, Las Vegas Owner: Maralyn Miller Mark Naylor Solar Specialists License type: Contractor Address: 9811 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 2516, Las Vegas Owner: Mark Naylor McGettigan Consulting License type: Professional services Address: 1551 Desert Crossing Road, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Michael McGettigan Michael Ulmer License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 7000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas Owner: Michael Ulmer Mistie Falls License type: Short-term residential rental/property management Address: 34 Onyx Way, Las Vegas Owner: Zanis and Ingrid Morgan Morning Angel Personal Care License type: Residential home care provider Address: 5020 Alta Drive, Suite B, Las Vegas Owner: Morning Angel Personal Care Mory Pet Amazon License type: General retail sales
Address: 1560 N. Eastern Ave., Suite C10, Las Vegas Owner: Moravia Esteban Mostafa Mahmoud License type: Real estate sales Address: 7674 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 109, Las Vegas Owner: Mostafa Mahmoud MVS Group License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Max Sedov Orsburn Stone License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Orsburn Stone Papa Murphy’s Pizza License type: Restaurant Address: 8426 Farm Road, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Tuhaye Peak Phil’s Handyman Service License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Phil Dodge Phoenix Restoration License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Crystal Lillis Piccaboxx License type: Internet sales Address: 2552 Lazy Saddle Drive, Henderson Owner: Piccaboxx Pulmonary Solutions License type: Administrative office space Address: 7660 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Michael McClendon and Josette Sonekeo Rise Family Services License type: Nonprofit registration Address: 249 Concho Drive, Henderson Owner: Rise Family Services Rita Alleyne License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Rita Alleyne Rocco’s Auto & Custom Cycles License type: Automotive garage (major) Address: 3405 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Michelle Bottarini Rodriguez Promotions License type: Beer/wine special event liquor permit Address: 2100 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson
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Records and Transactions Owner: Alfonso Rodriguez RR Consultants License type: Professional services Address: 4882 W. Lone Mountain Road, Las Vegas Owner: Terry Montgomery Sam’s Jewelry and Watch Repair License type: General retail sales Address: 821 N. Lamb Blvd., Suite 5, Las Vegas Owner: Samuel Akopian Semih Pix License type: General retail sales Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road (kiosk), Henderson Owner: Isela and Sinan Erdem Sequoia Management Solutions License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 1350 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 324, Henderson Owner: Philip Luna Sharon Exarhos License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Sharon Exarhos Shelter Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 141, Henderson Owner: Antonio Sena Shila Eyebrows Threading License type: Barbershop and cosmetology establishment Address: 9400 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 100, Henderson Owner: Shila Eyebrows Threading Smartwatt License type: Contractor Address: 5720 Arville St., Suite 115, Las Vegas Owner: SmartWatt Energy Steam Pro Carpet Care License type: Repair and maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: HJR Investments Super Service Cooling & Heating License type: Contractor Address: 8784 Moreno Mountain Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Bella Skye Swim With Sylvie License type: Instruction services Address: 1241 Spanish Armada Road, Las Vegas Owner: Sylvie Dumaine Tercovish LLC License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose Owner: John Fernando Lopez, Francisco Alcazar and Pablo Alcazar
Teresa Coleman License type: Real estate sales Address: 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Teresa Coleman Tevakanui License type: Instruction services Address: 3030 Rigel Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Polynesian Entertainment The Learning Linq License type: Instruction services Address: 321 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Karin and Jade Soresman Timeless Connections License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 6935 Aliante Parkway, Suite 104, North Las Vegas Owner: D & D Connection Tru Development Co. License type: Business support Address: 9555 Hillwood Drive, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Pro 42 Capital Group Trugreen License type: Property maintenance Address: 7665 Commercial Way, Suite F, Henderson Owner: Trugreen Turner Landscaping License type: Contractor Address: 3670 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: Thomas Turner Ulises Ugues License type: Real estate sales Address: 7674 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 109, Las Vegas Owner: Ulises Ugues Valley View Motor Dealer #2 License type: Automotive garage (major) Address: 3730 Capella Ave., Suite 1, Las Vegas Owner: Valley View Motor Dealer Vaughn Simon Jr. License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Vaughn Simon Jr.
Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Waleed Fatoh Western Union Financial Services License type: Wire service Address: 1468 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Rajesh Agrawal and David Thompson Winks Fashions License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B29, Las Vegas Owner: Roxanne Warburton Women Empowering Women Vendor Events and More License type: Professional promoter Address: 233 Summit Vista St., Henderson Owner: Felicia Alava 1Heart Caregiver Services License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 1210 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Sacred Heart Homecare Services 4J Inspired Innovations License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Judy Jewell ASAP Mold and Water Restoration License type: Repair and maintenance Address: 4345 Corporate Center, Suite 203, Las Vegas Owner: Omar Cruz A1 Kiln Repair License type: Interjurisdictional business Address: 7416 Wittig Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Aardvark & Zebra Clay, Ceramics and Glass
juana dispensary Address: 2320 Western Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Jenna Morton, Paris Balaouras, Michael Morton, John Mueller and Matthew Kavanaugh Adam Sadler License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Adam Sadler Agua Street License types: Medical marijuana cultivation facility; medical marijuana production facility Address: 340 Sunpac Court, Henderson Owner: Agua Street
Las Vegas Owner: KH Productions At Your Service Pet Supplies License type: General retail sales Address: 55 S. Valle Verde Drive, Suite 300, Henderson Owner: Gena Bunim AutoZone License type: General retail sales Address: 7595 Vegas Drive, Las Vegas Owner: AutoZone Operations Axehole Vegas License type: Recreation facility Address: 450 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: Axehole Inc.
AJ Cuba Electric License type: Contractor Address: 891 Eagle Mountain Drive, Las Vegas Owner: AJ Cuba Electric
Bash Fine Art License type: Art gallery — retail Address: 750 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 14, Las Vegas Owner: Bash Fine Art
Alexa Hantz License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 8053 N. Durango Drive, Suite 110, Las Vegas Owner: Alexa Hantz
Baskin Robbins License type: Food specialty service Address: 4906 W. Lone Mountain Road, Las Vegas Owner: Sumon LLC
Allen Vic Nochi Lopez License type: Real estate sales Address: 9580 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: AAA Lopez Alpha Mailbox License type: Business support Address: 3172 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: LV Swiss Business Services Andrew Wentworth License type: Professional services Address: 626 S. Third St., Las Vegas Owner: Andrew Wentworth
ABC Construction License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Alejandro Belmars
Angela O’Hare License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Angela O’Hare
Abiding Blooms License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Amber West
Antonietta Moore License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Antonietta Moore
Vegas Valley Estate Sales & Service License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 6424 Little Star Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Brian Pearson
Academica Nevada License type: Management or consulting service Address: 6630 Surrey St., Las Vegas Owner: Robert Howell
Veronica Barrera License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 6153 W. University Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Veronica Barrera
Acres Cultivation License types: Medical marijuana cultivation facility; medical marijuana production facility Address: 950 Anvil Road, Las Vegas Owner: MachNV
Arbor Behavioral Services License type: Professional services Address: 7455 Arroyo Crossing Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Sarah Turner Gonzalez
Waleed Fatoh License type: Real estate sales Address: 8290 W. Sahara Ave.,
Acres Medical License types: Medical marijuana production facility; medical mari-
As You Wish Catering License type: Catering Address: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd.,
Appliance Savers License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Peter Dreshkin
Bayley Inc. License type: Contractor Address: 10120 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 204, Henderson Owner: Bayley Inc. Blu Mack BBQ License type: Open-air vending Address: 2901 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Larry Mack Boost Mobile License type: General retail sales Address: 6010 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 16, Las Vegas Owner: Portillos Wireless Centers Boynton Art and Glass License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Sherri Boynton Brian O’Hare License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Brian O’Hare Brian Steehler License type: Real estate sales Address: 8010 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 140, Las Vegas Owner: Brian Steehler Canepa Riedy Abele License type: Professional services Address: 851 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: Scott Canepa Canyon Crossing Center License type: Professional services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Mark Anderson
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Records and Transactions Carl’s Jr. License type: Restaurant Address: Six locations in Henderson and Las Vegas Owner: BTO Investments
Dents Gone License type: Automotive garage/ service station (minor) Address: Did not disclose Owner: Elizabeth Avila
Carlos Lopez-Cabrera License type: Express or delivery service Address: Did not disclose Owner: Carlos Lopez Cabrera
Dominique Doumani License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas Owner: Dominique Doumani
Chris Greathouse Photography License type: Photography Address: Did not disclose Owner: Christopher Greathouse
Dominos Pizza #7455 License type: Handbill and oral solicitation Address: 4604 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 1, Las Vegas Owner: Dominos Pizza
Chronic Tours License type: Travel and ticket agency Address: 229 Casoria Ave., Las Vegas Owner: BDG&J LLC CJ’s Budget Buys License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Christopher Fuertes Clyde Matt License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Clyde Matt Corneliu Puha Woodworking License type: Property maintenance Address: 1683 Strasbourg Way, Henderson Owner: Corneliu Puha Cornerstone Staffing Solutions License type: Employment agency Address: 1050 Flamingo Road, Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: Steven Drexel CPL Labs License type: Clinic or laboratory Address: 1815 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 1, Las Vegas Owner: Clinical Pathology Laboratories Cristina Tongol License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Cristina Tongol Darius Isaia License type: Door-to-door solicitor and peddler Address: 242 Concho Drive, Henderson Owner: Darius Isaia David Carroll License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: David Carroll Deluxe Carwash License type: Car wash Address: 4429 Greenhill Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Luis Manzo
Dotty’s #151 License types: Restaurant; tobacco dealer; automated teller operator; tavern; gaming nonrestricted limited Address: 15 N. Nellis Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Nevada Restaurant Services Downtown Corner Store License type: General retail sales; tobacco dealer Address: 353 E. Bonneville Ave., Suite 105, Las Vegas Owner: Downtown Corner Store Dry Mist of Las Vegas License type: Property maintenance Address: 950 Seven Hills Drive, Suite 1221, Henderson Owner: Dry Mist Las Vegas Emily Grace Events License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 9678 Matanzas Creek Court, Las Vegas Owner: Emily and Dominico Julaton Endodontics of Las Vegas License type: Professional services — medical Address: 9750 Covington Cross Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Endodontics of Las Vegas
BUILDING PERMITS $8,008,707, commercial — addition 5835 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Colorado Structures $3,510,000, commercial 11902 Desert Hope Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $1,300,000, tenant improvement 221 N. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas Taylor International Corp.
11902 Desert Hope Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada
9964 Celestial Cliffs Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada
$510,000, electrical 4550 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas Taylor Electric
$156,488, single-family dwelling 8470 Footpath St., Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada
$490,000, grading 7100 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas Western States Contracting
$156,323, single-family dwelling 371 Capistrano Vistas St., Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes
$300,000, tenant improvement 10000 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Level CM
$153,058, single-family dwelling x2 9932 and 9936 Coyote Echo Court, Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada
$250,000, tenant improvement 4400 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas Bayley Construction $236,823, single-family dwelling 367 Nola St., Las Vegas Toll South LV $222,289, single-family dwelling 12027 Vento Forte Ave., Las Vegas Toll South LV $220,000, disaster x2 9101 Alta Drive, Las Vegas Tiburon Construction $214,127, wall and/or fence 11388 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry $213,443, single-family dwelling 469 Venticello Drive, Las Vegas Toll South LV $208,264, single-family dwelling x2 8403 and 8417 Aspen Skye St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $200,000, tenant improvement 7540 Oso Blanca Road, Las Vegas NDL Group $195,659, single-family dwelling 8460 Footpath St., Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $180,562, single-family dwelling 9995 Shadow Landing Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $178,510, residential — new x2 5116 and 5124 Granite Basin St., North Las Vegas Beazer Homes Holdings $178,423, tenant improvement 2178 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas Nigro Construction $173,281, single-family dwelling x2 10515 and 10523 Laurel Mountain Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes
$768,702, commercial — new 225 W. Brooks Ave., North Las Vegas Baldwin Demolition
$171,057, residential — new 5448 White Barn Court, North Las Vegas Harmony Homes
$690,000, commercial
$166,274, single-family dwelling
$153,031, single-family dwelling 9952 Celestial Cliffs Ave., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $151,000, tenant improvement 8460 Farm Road, Las Vegas MJ Construction $146,748, single-family dwelling x2 5012 and 5048 Maverick St., Las Vegas D.R. Horton $146,699, single-family dwelling 5617 Mystical Knight Court, Las Vegas D.R. Horton $142,150, single-family dwelling 8016 Calico Mesa St., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $140,919, single-family dwelling 12237 Los Mares Lane, Las Vegas KB Home Nevada $140,767, single-family dwelling x3 5024, 5060 and 5096 Maverick St., Las Vegas D.R. Horton $140,718, single-family dwelling 5629 Mystical Knight Court, Las Vegas D.R. Horton $138,306, single-family dwelling 6820 Velvet Snow St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$132,914, single-family dwelling x3 7870, 7945 and 7950 Formitch Court, Las Vegas KB Home Nevada $131,667, single-family dwelling 9678 Treeline Run Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $128,724, single-family dwelling 9650 Skye Cliff Ave., Las Vegas Pardee Homes of Nevada $125,535, residential — new 2098 Saybrook Ave., North Las Vegas Harmony Homes $125,000, tenant improvement 7175 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Global Management & Construction $125,000, commercial — alteration 2620 W. Brooks St., North Las Vegas JH Construction $124,080, wall and/or fence 397 Antelope Ridge Drive, Las Vegas Cedco Commercial $122,880, single-family dwelling 9751 Canyon Landing Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $114,802, single-family dwelling 10010 Wildhorse Canyon Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $114,802, single-family dwelling 9948 Bighorn Bellows Ave., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $114,802, single-family dwelling 8115 Bear Canyon St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada $114,773, single-family dwelling 7935 Formitch Court, Las Vegas KB Home Nevada
$136,699, single-family dwelling 291 Evante St., Las Vegas Toll South LV
$107,585, single-family dwelling 10726 Cowlite Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$135,177, single-family dwelling x3 5036, 5072 and 5108 Maverick St., Las Vegas D.R. Horton
$103,142, residential — new 5453 White Barn Court, North Las Vegas Harmony Homes
$134,440, single-family dwelling x2 10519 and 10527 Laurel Mountain Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes
$101,838, single-family dwelling 7930 Formitch Court, Las Vegas KB Home Nevada
$134,002, single-family dwelling 491 Astillero St., Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes
$101,338, single-family dwelling x2 168 and 196 Lomita Heights Drive, Las Vegas CalAtlantic Homes
$132,914, single-family dwelling 7900 Formitch Court, Las Vegas KB Home Nevada
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Revenue
Net income (loss)*
Total assets
Year est.
Top executive
Las Vegas Sands 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-414-1000 • sands.com
$12.2 billion
$2 billion
$20.4 billion
1990
Sheldon Adelson, chairman/CEO
2
MGM Resorts International 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-693-7120 • mgmresorts.com
$9.5 billion
$1.1 billion
$28.2 billion
1986
Jim Murren, chairman/CEO
3
Wynn Resorts 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-770-7555 • wynnresorts.com
$4.5 billion
$242 million
$12 billion
2005
Steve Wynn, chairman/CEO
4
Caesars Entertainment 1 Caesars Palace Drive Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-407-6000 • caesars.com
$3.9 billion
($3.6 billion)
$14.9 billion
1999
Mark Frissora, president/CEO
5
Scientific Games 6650 S. El Camino Road Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-897-7150 • scientificgames.com
$2.9 billion
($354 million)
$7.1 billion
1989
Kevin Sheehan, director/CEO
6
Southwest Gas Holdings 5241 Spring Mountain Road Las Vegas, NV 89193 702-876-7237 • swgas.com
$2.5 billion
$152 million
$5.6 billion
1954
John Hester, president/CEO
7a
Pinnacle Entertainment 3980 Howard Hughes Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-541-7777 • pnkinc.com
$2.4 billion
($457 million)
$4.1 billion
1997
Anthony Sanfilippo, CEO
7b
Boyd Gaming 3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, ninth floor Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-792-7200 • boydgaming.com
$2.4 billion
$418 million
$4.7 billion
1974
William Boyd, executive chairman
Station Casinos 1505 S. Pavilion Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135 702-495-3000 • sclv.com
$1.5 billion
$164 million
$3.3 billion
1976
Frank Fertitta III, chairman/CEO
Allegiant Travel Co. 1201 N. Town Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89144 702-851-7300 • allegiantair.com
$1.4 billion
$220 million
$1.7 billion
1997
Maurice Gallagher Jr., director/ CEO/
Tropicana Entertainment 8345 W. Sunset Road, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-589-3900 • tropicanacasinos.com
$937 million
$43.5 million
$1.3 billion
2007
Anthony Rodio, president/CEO
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Everi Holdings 7250 S. Tenaya Way, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 800-833-7110 • gcainc.com
$859 million
($249 million)
$1.4 billion
1998
Michael Rumbolz, president/CEO
13
Golden Entertainment 6595 S. Jones Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-893-7777 • goldenent.com
$424 million
$16.3 million
$419 million
2015
Blake Sartini, president/CEO
14
Full House Resorts 4670 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 190 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-221-7800 • fullhouseresorts.com
$173 million
($5.1 million)
$177 million
1994
Daniel Lee, CEO
15
Gaming Partners International 3945 W. Cheyenne Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89032 702-384-2425 • gpigaming.com
$82.1 million
$5.2 million
$80 million
1963
Gregory Gronau, president/CEO
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