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The temperature reached 117 in the Las Vegas Valley June 20 for only the fourth time since 1942, according to the National Weather Service. At McCarran International Airport, the heat caused a handful of flights to be canceled or delayed.

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where are the homes of old?

on the cover Dating to the 1940s, the U.S. supplement industry is now worth billions annually.

Today’s Las Vegas neighborhood isn’t limited to the stucco sea of contemporary suburbia. The landscape includes some spectacular pockets of preserved specimens, from a 1935 Tudor Eclectic on Clark Avenue to a 1951 Contemporary Ranch on Sixth Street. With this map, you can get your bearings for a tour of local streets with patina.

dilemmas of the ideal diet

Americans know that getting full nutrition from food takes some thought. While dietitians say it can be done, many consumers have incorporated supplements without delving into the realities and risks. These capsules, chews and powders sometimes make heavy promises that haven’t been tested, and regulation is limited.

the santa of soccer shoes

Wayne Brooks never forgot his roots in Jamaica, where he grew up playing his favorite sport without the benefit of footwear. Determined to make the lives of underprivileged children in his hometown more comfortable than his life was, the Las Vegan takes yearly trips home and has given out more than 300 pairs of cleats.

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Decisions about casino operations have long been based in player behavior. But data science offers exciting new opportunities for lucrative analysis. more VEGAS INC n Banking exec reflects, P43 n Concierge health care, P44 n A tax credit that could lift people out of poverty, P45

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The 2017 session was good for women Nevada lawmakers passed, and the governor signed, a handful of advancements.

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Festival performers prepare to entertain attendees during the first night of Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Total attendance at the three-night festival, the largest electronic dance music festival in North America, was estimated at 400,000. (Las Vegas News Bureau)

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scow is out Clark County Commissioner Mary Beth Scow unexpectedly announced her resignation, effective June 30, saying she needed to focus on her family.

june 20

dropping bombs U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry suggested the Nevada Test Site could serve as interim storage for nuclear waste. The next day he clarified, saying a plan would require coordination with state officials.

june 21

rental row The Las Vegas City Council approved more restrictions on short-term rentals, including a special-use permit requirement, an occupancy max and a party ban.

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suing edc A lawsuit was filed against Electric Daisy Carnival promoter Insomniac Events over the death of 24-yearold Nicholas Tom at the fesitvalâ€™s 2015 edition.

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new loop

The city of Las Vegas will launch Downtown Loop, a free shuttle service connecting hot spots such as the Arts District, Fremont Street Experience and the Mob Museum.

$35.5M Collective earnings last year of hosts renting out their residences in the Las Vegas area through online platform Airbnb. The annual figure for just one typical host is $6,500, and the average age of that host is 42.

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LOTS OF NEWS ABOUT THE KNIGHTS The Vegas Golden Knights unveiled their home uniforms June 20, mostly steel gray with black, gold and red accents. And the team chose players in the June 21 expansion draft, ranging from young Russian left wing Nikita Gusev — whose mad figure-skating skills went viral after being captured at a 2015 exhibition — to FrenchCanadian goaltender Marc-André Fleury, who led his team to three Stanley Cups. The Golden Knights are slated to open their regular season Oct. 6 in Dallas; their home opener is 7 p.m. Oct. 10 against the Arizona Coyotes at T-Mobile Arena.

Crowd questions are answered as the Golden Knights introduce a few of their expansion picks off NHL rosters following the NHL Awards show at T-Mobile Arena. From left are players Marc-André Fleury, Deryk Engelland, Brayden McNabb and Jason Garrison, and event host Gary Lawless. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)

PREPARE TO BE SQUEEZED JUNE 23

SISOLAK LOOKS TO CARSON Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak confirmed he’s running for governor in 2018. The 63-year-old Democrat is in his third term on the commission and is its current chairman. He also served 10 years on the Nevada Board of Regents. Sisolak is the first highprofile candidate to announce a bid to replace Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval. Republican state Attorney General Adam Laxalt is widely expected to run, but he hasn’t made an official announcement.

On June 21, the “Big Squeeze” began pinching drivers into a new lane pattern. Drivers on northbound U.S. 95 are being shifted to the outside lanes between Rancho Drive and the Spaghetti Bowl through mid-September, the Department of Transportation says. Southbound lanes of U.S. 95 remain unchanged.

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A grand jury in Las Vegas indicted 16 members of the Yung Money/ Yung Gunz Blood gang accused of stealing rental cars (worth roughly $1 million) in six states and selling them.

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Newly elected Henderson Mayor Debra March shows her excitement after adjourning a special meeting of the Henderson City Council following a swearing-in ceremony. (YASMINA CHAVEZ/STAFF)

Cost of a women’s V-neck T-shirt at the Vegas Store, a new online retailer launched by the city of Las Vegas. The store (vegasstore. vegas) will sell apparel and products featuring the flashy new city logo that debuted last fall.

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WHERE: Roughly bounded by Byrnes Avenue on the north, D Street on ALTA DR the east, Leonard Avenue on the south and G Street on the west WHAT’S THERE: The district includes 148 contemporary ranch homes constructed in 1954 and 1955. They were designed to the standards of the Federal Housing Administration, understated structures separated from the sidewalks by strips of grass. From the carports to the façade finishes, their details vary in style. But original roofs were covered in white rock, a popular feature in the ’50s and ’60s. NOTABLE BECAUSE: It was the first subdivision in Nevada to be built by and for black residents, and since 2012, it has been marked by bronze plaques and banners designed by local artist Joseph Watson. The neighborhood itself was designed by LA architect Paul R. Williams, who was the first African-American to be elected a fellow of the American Institute of Architects (he also designed the Guardian Angel Cathedral and the La Concha Motel lobby, now the visitors center for the Neon Museum in downtown Las Vegas). PEDIGREE: Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009

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WHERE: Roughly bounded by Park Paseo on the north, Ninth Street on the east, Franklin Avenue on the south and Fifth Place on the west WHAT’S THERE: The historic district features two subdivisions. The first, Park Place Addition, has homes built in the 1930s and 1940s in the period revival style, which is characterized by Tudor and colonial elements such as steeply pitched roofs, half-timbering, double-hung windows with multiple panes, and accentuated entrances. The second subdivision, the Vega Verde Addition, reflects ranch and minimal traditional houses built in the 1940s and 1950s. Homes here are typically one-story and feature low-pitched roofs and broad, rambling facades with a horizontal emphasis. NOTABLE BECAUSE: The John S. Park neighborhood was one of the city’s original subdivisions. Its namesake arrived in Las Vegas in 1907. PEDIGREE: Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003

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WHERE: Roughly bounded by Oakey Avenue to the north, St. Louis Avenue to the south, Sixth Street to the east and Rexford Drive to the west WHAT’S THERE: A collection of mostly custom homes constructed between 1952 and 1963. This is seen as the beginning of an era when prominent architects built homes for the well-to-do and middle class. It’s a mix of three different types of mid-century modern styles. International came out of 1920s- and ’30s-era Europe as the precursor of the modern style, the stripped-down structures employing glass, concrete, steel and “floating” features meant to suggest weightlessness. Ranch is the dominant mid-mod style, favoring low facades and expansive glass in homes made of wood and stucco, brick and stone. Minimal traditional houses were often built for workers during WWII and feature pitched gable roofs and double-hung, multipane windows. NOTABLE BECAUSE: Past residents include casino owners (Dean Shendal, Frank Schivo) and entertainers (Louis Prima and Keely Smith). PEDIGREE: Designated a historic district by the city of Las Vegas in 2016

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WHERE: Roughly bounded by Lewis Avenue on the north, Ninth Street on the east, Gass Avenue on the south and Sixth Street on the west WHAT’S THERE: Single-family residential structures built between 1928 and the onset of America’s involvement in World War II. The neighborhood contained most of the homes built in Las Vegas during that time period, and more than a dozen are on the city’s official walking tour, representing a range of architectural styles — Spanish colonial revival, ranch style, vernacular-moderne, Tudor/bungalow, French eclectic, Pueblo and more. The neighborhood’s namesake on Seventh Street, the Las Vegas High School Academic Building and Gymnasium, is on the National Register of Historic Places for being “the only art deco structure in Las Vegas.” NOTABLE BECAUSE: It is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods within the city of Las Vegas. PEDIGREE: Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991

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re you consuming enough of what does a body good? Chances are that in some cases, the answer is no. Recent surveys and studies suggest the majority of Americans are missing the mark for at least one essential vitamin or mineral. That lack seldom leads to a full-blown deficiency, but it plays a role in the bigger picture of an individual’s health. “Three-fourths of all Americans are taking some sort of supplement, the most common being a multivitamin,” said Duffy MacKay, a licensed naturopathic doctor and senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs with the Council for Responsible Nutrition, a leading trade association of the booming dietary supplement industry in the U.S. “People don’t exactly know what they are short on.” According to the latest “Dietary Guidelines for Americans,” vitamin D, calcium, potassium and fiber top the list. Since the 1940s, supplements have been sold as an answer to nutrition gaps, and consumers are buying the probiotics, the fish oils and the proprietary blends promising to make us whole. Those promises need attention. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is tasked with ensuring the safety of what we consume, especially when it comes to controlled substances. But in 1994, supplements

were federally classified as “food,” meaning oversight and enforcement would be much less stringent. It wasn’t until December 2015 that the FDA created a standalone Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, augmenting the researchbased Office of Dietary Supplements within the National Institutes of Health, and elevating the mission to protect public health by rooting out products that pose some risk. However, a Los Angeles Times column by consumer-affairs watchdog David Lazarus suggested that the already small budget of the new FDA office — reportedly less than $5 million to police a $37 billion industry — was threatened under President Donald Trump. If the funding cuts Trump proposed for the Department of Health and Human Services manifest, Lazarus wrote, “it’s almost a sure thing that people increasingly will be at greater risk when it comes to the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter supplements.” Damon McCune, director of UNLV’s Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics, says there are probably tens of thousands of products on the market. “That number is fluid,” he said, “and I imagine changes every day.” That’s because it’s relatively easy to bring supplements to commercial shelves, and consumers tend to be quick to trust the packaging. Until a stronger system is established for evaluating and enforcing supplement efficacy and safety, the public must arm itself with information.

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WHAT ARE SUPPLEMENTS?

According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, in order to be identified as a dietary supplement, a product must: 1. Enhance the human diet 2. Contain one or more dietary ingredients 3. Be taken orally in whatever form The Consumer Healthcare Products Association defines a “dietary ingredient” as any of the following: vitamins, minerals, herbs and other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes and potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts. Supplements containing these substances might promote health or better physical performance. They might be natural, single-source extracts from plants or animal tissues, or targeted blends with chemically altered natural materials and others that are entirely synthetic.

HOW ARE SUPPLEMENTS REGULATED?

“It’s a misconception that the industry isn’t regulated,” said Damon McCune, head of UNLV’s Didactic Program for Nutrition and Dietetics. “It is regulated, just very poorly.” Dietary supplements are jointly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission.

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Supplements don’t need FDA approval before going to market, though companies must notify the agency of their product information and intent to sell. The onus is on the FDA to investigate products and manufacturing facilities and prove something isn’t safe in order to restrict use or remove items from shelves. “(Supplements) go through a more rigorous process than food inspection and a less rigorous one than drugs,” said the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Duffy MacKay. Unlike prescription medications, supplements may only make claims about health broadly (though some companies break that rule), or about nutrient content or specific functions. In its own effort to engage companies in bringing supplements to a level of consistent quality, CRN has built a self-regulatory registry called the Supplement Online Wellness Library to “help create a rich and more complete picture of the marketplace for regulators, retailers and industry.”

The FTC tracks responsibility in advertising claims. If it comes down on a supplement brand for having misleading practices, MacKay said, it sends a message throughout the industry that encourages other companies to get in compliance. But with limited resources and so many supplements to watch, matters get complicated. Among factors making regulation more difficult is abundant misinformation on the internet, MacKay says. “Just remember there are no magic bullets or quick fixes ...”

71% of American adults — more than 170 million people — take supplements 23% do not

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Most popular supplements 1. Multivitamin 2. Vitamin D 3. Vitamin C 4. Calcium 5. Vitamin B/B complex 6. Omega-3 fatty acids 7. Vitamin E 8. Fiber 9. Magnesium 10. Protein 11. Probiotics 12. Green tea

Gummy multivitamins have improved over time, but more quality issues exist in these products than traditional tablets and caplets. — ConsumerLab

In a survey conducted by Ipsos Public Affairs for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, respondents said their primary reason for taking supplements was overall health benefits, followed by energy and to fill nutrient gaps. *Survey of 2,007 adults, including 1,430 considered supplement users. The survey has been conducted annually since 2000.

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a food-first strategy is still best ...

ietary guidelines have changed over the years, from the Food Guide Pyramid to MyPlate. ¶ “The U.S. Department of Agriculture has done a lot of good research,” said Crystal Petrello, a registered dietitian and past-president of the Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She says that while people might get recommended amounts of protein, the produce portion of a balanced diet is where they falter. “People should be getting between nine and 11 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. The average person gets one or two servings,” Petrello said. “And they consider spaghetti sauce or ketchup as part of that.” ¶ Clinical research and common sense support the idea that a diet packed with fresh, nutrient-rich foods helps stave off debilitating conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. “Investing” in fruits and veggies gives the most bang for your buck, Petrello said, adding that people should limit added sugar. Because the better the diet, the less need to supplement it. The Center for Health and the Global Environment at Harvard says nutrient retention is maximized when food doesn’t have to travel very far.

Food with color, especially bold color, contains more healthy phytochemicals, Prevention magazine reported. Also: bigger isn’t better.

A 2013 study published in the journal PLOS ONE showed cooking vegetables upped nutrient density, and beans were the cheapest win.

tips for choosing supplements The fewer ingredients, the better. If provided daily percentages are way above federal guidelines, be wary. If a supplement lists a “proprietary blend,” unapproved substances may be hiding. When choosing a multivitamin, tailor it to your age, gender and other characteristics (such as pregnancy) to ensure the mix of ingredients suits your needs.

Get the most out of mealtime With the help of two nutrition experts, Harvard Medical School compiled a list of foods dense in vitamins and minerals relative to the number of calories per serving:

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Almost half of all u.s. adults have poor diets.

But proven supplements work well for ... Early in her journey to becoming a registered dietitian, Crystal Petrello said, she was obstinate when it came to incorporating supplements. “I saw it as a snake-oil industry, and people were spending so much money,” she said. But after working in the nutrition field, her mind was changed about the potential of certain products. She says she has experienced the benefits of supplements, though dietitians and even supplement-industry officials agree the approach to better health should be “food first.” “There is a magic we don’t understand when it comes to eating food,” said Dr. Duffy MacKay, a licensed naturopathic physician and senior vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, a trade group. “Some cool stuff happens when you eat a salad.” Carol Haggans, a registered dietitian and consultant for the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health, said it is possible to get all essential nutrients by eating a nutritious variety of foods, though there are exceptions. “For example, all women who might become pregnant should get 400 micrograms of folic acid a day from either fortified foods or dietary supplements,” she said. “And men and women over 50 should get the recommended amounts of vitamin B12 from fortified foods or dietary supplements, because they might have trouble absorbing the vitamin B12 that is naturally present in food.” Ac-

cording to the NIH, scientific evidence backs some supplement use for overall health, such as taking calcium and vitamin D to fortify bones. Damon McCune, who directs UNLV’s Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics, said that while there are legitimate cases for taking supplements, consumers too often don’t consult physicians and dietitians about potential benefits and harmful interactions with other over-the-counter products or prescription medications. He also said food provides trace nutrients that supplements can’t, and that people jump to them too quickly without considering dietary changes that might pack more nutrition at a lower cost. “The first thing people get wrong is that an overwhelming number don’t need supplements. People use supplements in place of food,” McCune said. “They are marketed so well that people go to them first.” MacKay disagrees. He said studies have shown that supplement users already engage in healthy habits, from regulating their diets to staying away from cigarettes. “I’m not going to be popular for saying this, but I’ve heard this statement from the dietitian community forever,” he said. “People aren’t using supplements to offset terrible habits. That’s a myth.” He further asserted that even the most healthconscious eaters might miss important nutrients. “We all travel, get stressed and eat birthday cake,” he said. “A multivitamin is a good insurance policy.”

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Seeds (flax, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower)

Poultry (chicken, turkey)

Nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts)

From Carol Haggans, registered dietitian and consultant for the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements

can I take too much of a vitamin or mineral? “It is possible to overdose. ... All vitamins and minerals have a recommended intake, which is the amount people should strive to get from foods — and, if needed, dietary supplements — each day.”

Low-fat yogurt

Fish (cod, halibut, salmon, scallops, shrimp, tuna)

“Vitamin A is one nutrient that can cause serious problems at high doses, including birth defects if a woman is pregnant. Iron can also be toxic at high intakes. Even some of the B-vitamins can cause problems at high doses.”

Fruit (cantaloupe, papaya, raspberries, strawberries)

“Some vitamins, like B12, do not have an upper limit because they have not been found to be toxic at high doses. But even if there is no upper limit, consuming more than the recommended amount doesn’t necessarily have any benefit.”

Grains (barley, brown rice, oats, quinoa)

Greens (chard, collard greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach)

Mushrooms (cremini, shiitake)

Lean meat (beef, lamb, venison)

Legumes (garbanzo, kidney, navy and pinto beans, lentils, peas)

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Do extensive research before STARTING any supplement

he most glaring cautionary tale in the supplement world might be ephedra. Products containing the plant’s ephedrine alkaloids were marketed for weight loss and athletic performance, but the Food and Drug Administration banned the ingredient in 2004 after it was linked to heart problems and strokes. According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 800 reports of serious toxicity were collected by the FDA, including more than 22 deaths. Yet some related extracts not included in the ban are still sold. Weight loss and bodybuilding remain “high-risk” supplement categories, though they’re overshadowed by a newer one: sexual enhancement. In 2013, a study was published by the Journal of the American Medical Association that looked at all FDA Class I recalls — “those for which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death” — from 2004 to 2012. Researchers found that 51 percent were dietary supplements. Sexual enhancement products were the most common offender, followed by those purported to bulk up or slim down the body.

All of these supplement recalls were rooted in “unapproved active pharmaceutical ingredients,” also known as hidden drugs. “These ingredients, generally undeclared in the labeling, can pose considerable dangers to consumers,” read a 2010 FDA letter to manufacturers of dietary supplements. That same year, a report to Congress from the Government Accountability Office found that nearly all herbal supplements it tested had trace amounts of contaminants such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic or pesticide. While heavy metals were within safe limits, 40 percent of the products tested contained enough pesticide to exceed the legal limit, according to The New York Times, which also flagged “illegal health claims” related to Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and diabetes. The Council for Responsible Nutrition works to warn consumers, says Dr. Duffy MacKay, but there is a prevailing lack of research into many manufacturer claims. MacKay says one positive example is probiotics, live bacterial cultures believed to support gut health. It’s a juggernaut of a trend, so companies are incentivized to invest in study-backed development. The stalwarts of the vitamin aisle have significant market share, partly because they’re familiar enough for consumers to trust their value. “Calcium and vitamin D are important for keeping bones strong and reducing bone loss; folic acid decreases the risk of certain birth defects, and omega-3 fatty acids from fish oils might help some people with heart disease,” says registered dietitian and National Institutes of Health consultant Carol Haggans. “Other supplements need more study.”

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Check for suspect Products

Where to look: U.S. Food and Drug Administration fda.gov/safety/recalls This site logs recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts.

Check for potential interactions

Where to look: Mayo Clinic mayoclinic.org/drugssupplements For common supplements, this database lists known interactions with prescription medications, herbs and other dietary supplements, but consumers should always check with their doctors to make sure they’re not introducing something that could harm them.

make a report if you experience adverse effects

FDA MedWatch portal fda.gov/safety/ medwatch

General research tools

FDA Office of Dietary Supplement Programs fda.gov/food/ dietarysupplements National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements ods.od.nih.gov NIH Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database naturaldatabase.com Google Scholar scholar.google.com

Find a reliable expert (and do your part)

supplement ingredients to avoid Consumer Reports’ ongoing series, The Truth About Supplements, is “reviewing the research and talking with medical experts to find out whether common supplements live up to their marketing hype and whether they are safe to take.” As part of that effort, a March report listed 15 ingredients to “always avoid,” as they can cause organ damage, cancer and cardiac arrest. “Moreover,” the report read, “our experts agree that none of these supplement ingredients provide sufficient health benefits to justify the risk.” Aconite Caffeine powder Chaparral Coltsfoot Comfrey Germander Greater Celandine Green Tea Extract Powder Kava Lobelia Methylsynephrine Pennyroyal Oil Red Yeast Rice Usnic Acid Yohimbe For the full chart, contrasting claimed benefits with potential risks: consumerreports.org/ vitamins-supplements/15supplement-ingredients-toalways-avoid

Damon McCune with UNLV’s nutrition and dietetics program said anyone could claim the title of “nutritionist,” so seek out a registered dietitian trained to adhere to certain standards. But keep in mind that credentials aren’t a guarantee of sound advice. Whether you’re dealing with a dietitian or a medical doctor, McCune said it’s OK to get a second opinion if it doesn’t feel right, especially in the age of Dr. Oz. Mehmet Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon with a leadership position in Columbia University’s medical school — and a network talk show themed around health and wellness. Oz has been criticized for featuring “miracle” products that in some cases have been discredited (in 2014 he was brought before Congress to answer for giving viewers false hopes, and the following year a group of prominent physicians called for his firing from Columbia). “Don’t always take it as gospel,” McCune said. “There should be a high level of responsibility on the consumer. People need to learn to be more savvy.”

Top 5 supplements on Amazon As of press time, best-sellers promoted: 1) pain relief; 2) gut health; 3) gut, joint and bone health; 4) extra protein; and 5) kids’ multivitamin

Why do only certain supplements have verification seals? Understanding ingredient lists is one thing. Recognizing the marks of vetted products is another. Third-party verifications are available through organizations such as ConsumerLab.com, Informed-Choice, U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention and Good Manufacturing Practice. Companies have to pay for their services, and some forego the option. “They conduct tests on dietary supplements to check for things such as contaminants, potency and absorption,” said National Institutes of Health consultant Carol Haggans. “These programs provide assurance that a supplement was properly manufactured, that it contains the ingredients listed on the label and that it does not contain harmful levels of contaminants — though these organizations do not test the product to determine whether or not it is actually effective.”

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New Nevada laws push toward gender equality The 2017 session demonstrated the difference women in politics can make

By Yvonne Gonzalez Staff Writer

In a Legislature in which the ratio of women to men was among the country’s highest, gender equality issues ranging from tampon taxes to equal pay were advanced. Representing less than a quarter of the nation’s lawmakers, women held almost 40 percent of the seats across Nevada’s Senate and Assembly in the 2017 session. Ellen Spiegel, a Democratic assemblywoman from Henderson, said this year’s session demonstrated the difference more women can make.

“Having so many women legislators be interested in women’s issues and with there being enough of us, we were able to make our voices heard and make an impact,” said Spiegel, who sponsored Assembly Bill 113 on accommodations for working mothers. Spiegel said she first introduced the bill in the 2015 session, under Republican leadership, but it did not move forward. She said she spent time with stakeholders to “iron out the kinks” so the measure could prevail this session. Among other provisions, the new law requires certain employers to provide

break time and a space for nursing moms. “Mothers’ milk provides babies with their first immunization,” Spiegel said. “Not only was it an economic issue for women in terms of feeding their children, it also became a health issue.” State Sen. Julia Ratti, D-Sparks, said hundreds of people and several groups, including Planned Parenthood, advocated for lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 233 and Assembly Bill 249, measures which require health insurance plans to cover 12-month supplies of contraceptives. “I’ve been thrilled that there’s been really broad-based support for the con-

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cept of making sure that women’s preventive health care is a priority in our state,” she said. “If you’re a working mom who’s got all these other things on your plate, you don’t want to have not getting to the pharmacy on time be the thing that disrupts your contraception,” Ratti said. “Great data out there show that there are a number of unintended pregnancies purely because we don’t have 12-month dispensing.” The bill started out with partisan support, Ratti said, but gained Republican votes over time. “Whenever we start talking about women’s health, some unfortunate lines get drawn, and people get suspicious about what is and is not in a bill,” she said. “So it was just a matter of really helping everybody to understand that this bill is about women’s health, it’s about contraception, and access to contraception and is not about anything else. As soon as folks could get comfortable that that really was the case, we got some broadbased support.” The new law also incorporates preventive health care standards in the Af-

n ASSEMBLY BILL 113 Requires certain employers to provide more accommodations for working mothers, including break time and a space for nursing

Require health insurance plans to cover 12-month supplies of contraceptives

n ASSEMBLY BILL 276 Protects against discrimination by employers whose workers voluntarily discuss their pay

n senate bill 253 Creates the Nevada Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act to protect female employees

fordable Care Act, which is the target of repeal efforts in Congress. “That’s more of a protective measure in case something changes at the national level,” Ratti said. Gov. Brian Sandoval signed all three measures into law, as well as Spiegel’s Assembly Bill 106 on voluntary equal-payfor-equal-work certification, and Assembly Bill 276, which protects against discrimination by employers whose workers voluntarily discuss their pay. Spiegel said the pay bill stemmed from a personal experience, in which she faced hostility from bosses after asking why a co-worker with the same job was paid more despite his lesser experience. “The problem still goes on,” Spiegel said. “Women are hesitant to come forward to discuss it because they’re afraid of getting fired.” Senate Bill 253, sponsored by Sen. Nicole J. Cannizzaro, D-Las Vegas, gained the governor’s approval as well, creating the Nevada Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act to protect female employees in line with the federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Sandoval also signed off on Senate Bill

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415, which allows voters to decide in 2018 whether the so-called pink tax on feminine hygiene products will stand. Sponsored by Sen. Yvanna D. Cancela, D-Las Vegas, the bill received near-unanimous support in the Legislature before landing on Sandoval’s desk. Ratti said this is a time when people are getting involved in the issues about which they care. She said she was driving and heard a female caller on the radio urging people to support the two bills on contraceptives. “That is really cool,” Ratti said, “this engagement that we’ve seen from everybody, and particularly young women who are getting active in politics to make sure that their needs are known.” Millions of people marched around the world in January to express support for women’s rights and equality. The turnout was a surprise to some communities and officials, with crowds exceeding estimates in many cities. Activists have said the next step is taking action to make an impact. “We’re certainly in an interesting time right now where people are really fired up,” Ratti said.

n ASSEMBLY BILL 106 Voluntary equal-pay-for-equalwork certification for businesses

n senate bill 415 Allows voters to decide in 2018 to uphold the “pink tax” on feminine hygiene products

The state’s RANK for reproductive rights National think tank the Institute for Women’s Policy Research examined Nevada in its 2015 “Status of Women in the States,” which looked at employment and earnings; poverty and opportunity; work and family; violence and safety; health and well-being; political participation; and reproductive rights. While Nevada ranked low overall, it was No. 17 in the nation for reproductive rights, based on conditions dealing with abortion, the density of pro-choice lawmakers, coverage of infertility treatments and mandatory sex education, among other factors.

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County pursues new strategies for squatter problem Violators of vacant homes may face faster response and more effective fining system By Ric Anderson Staff Writer

Chris Giunchigliani’s history with squatters goes back five years, when she confronted one who was illegally occupying a home near a friend of hers in the Paradise Palms neighborhood. “I said, ‘I’ve confirmed that you don’t reside here, so get your crap out of here now or I’m calling Metro,” said Giunchigliani, a Clark County commissioner since 2007. “He got scared, and he left.” If only it were that easy to handle all of the valley’s squatters. Instead, the problem has grown in recent years, fueled by homelessness and a glut of homes that have remained vacant since being abandoned during the recession. Giunchigliani has worked with Nevada lawmakers on bills like one that passed this year requiring leases for single-family residences to be notarized, targeting squatters’ use of fake documents. She’s trying to coordinate discussions between local governments and North Las Vegas code enforcement officials, who have made headway against squatters by creating a registry of vacant properties and establishing an effective fining system. With Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick, Giunchigliani prompted county staff to begin working on strategies to speed up the process for declaring properties a public nuisance and either getting them cleaned up or demolished. Before addressing the issue in the commission meeting, Giunchigliani sat down for an interview with The Sunday.

Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani poses in front of a home near Nellis Boulevard and Harmon Avenue. The home is vacant and was previously occupied by squatters. (STEVE MARCUS/staff)

place.” And she’d say, “Well, I know it’s not for rent,” and they’d say, “Yes it is — I just rented it from this guy at El Cortez.” And then the key wouldn’t work. One of them told her, “I gave them $350 in cash to rent this.” Eight people in one week came to that house. She called Metro, and they did a sting and arrested him. Maybe what we need to do is come up with some kind of training for communities: a know-your-rights kind of thing.

Why do you think a regional approach is needed? You don’t have the finger-pointing, and you don’t just push the problem from one jurisdiction to another. ... I’ve asked Tom (Martens, North Las Vegas code enforcement manager) if he will meet with our county managers, our code people and some of our Metro officers and talk about how they’ve implemented their initiative, and get everybody on the same page.

mini-program, and his people now have it on laptop. They know if it’s bank-owned or they know who’s responsible for it, and they can send notice off right then if the weeds are too long, the place is not secured, the power’s being stolen. They can get this moving really, really fast.

What is North Las Vegas doing that’s worth emulating? The banks are still playing the game of not releasing (foreclosed) properties. So the person whose name is still on the assessment as the original property owner, a lot of times we can’t even find or hold liable. But Tom and his team came up with his own registry idea, wrote a

You’ve said that utilities should be part of the discussion. Why? We need to direct them, or at least request of them, to require identification for service requests — who’s asking for power and water to turn on. Right now, some of them let you do it right online with no proof that you have legal access to the property, which is ridiculous. Why

would you turn on water — or especially energy — without proof that that person has a right to be in that home? What can homeowners do? Metro advises not to get in the face of anybody, just write the license plates down and report the activity. But depending on the circumstance, there are certain things you can do to kind of help preempt problems. Here’s an example: The lady who lives next door to my 89-year-old neighbor went to assisted living, but my neighbor kept seeing people going to the door with a key. She’d come out and introduce herself, and they’d say, “I just rented this

You’ve said the process is too slow for dealing with vacant properties. Any examples? Well, the big one that I got taken down was the casino on Flamingo (Key Largo, which was demolished in 2013). It took five years. Because it was somewhat structurally sound, our building department said there was really no reason for them to have to go in and act. I said it’s more than that: We’ve had two fires, and it’s a nuisance. So our process is overly cumbersome. I don’t want to take anybody’s property, but if it’s become a nuisance to the neighborhood, we need to speed things up.

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Sunset Station changed the scene By Thomas Moore Staff Writer

It was Station Casinos’ flagship property when it opened in 1997, a resort that easily could have been built on the Strip instead of in suburban Henderson. Sunset Station, now celebrating its 20th anniversary, marked a turning point for the company, a key phase between its 1976 origin in a small casino and bingo hall (now Palace Station) in central Las Vegas to its more luxe resorts built in the 2000s on the valley’s perimeter (Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Resort). Prior to Sunset, locals casinos could be quite basic and feel like warehouses filled with slot machines. Station designed the property with few long rectangular lines, and the casino popped with unique shapes, color and detail. Restaurant entrances and the environs of the food court echoed the tiled roofs and columned walls of Spanish villages, and the ceiling was painted as a blue sky filled with puffy clouds. The lighting, in turn, created an illusion overhead of midday, twilight and nighttime glows. And in place of a standard block crowded with barstools, the casino’s central bar was an eruption of fluid, organic shapes filled with tile inlay and punctuated

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Gaudi Bar at Sunset Station is the casino’s focal point.

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and strategically purchased property, matching resorts to the character of the neighborhoods. “The newer product that developed over the past 10 years tended to be in more affluent portions of the valley. It was where newer housing developments were opening up,” said Brian Gordon, a principal with research firm Applied Analysis. “With the (valley’s) rapid population growth, we’ve seen changing demographics and seen consumer patterns shift as well. Sunset Station was positioned when Green Valley was expanding at a rapid pace, and in an area where the who’s who of Southern Nevada were living.” The grand opening party for the $198 milThe Oyster Bar evokes the feel of a European fishing village. (photos by Mikayla Whitmore) lion property was attended by 3,000 guests, including local luminaries — then-Gov. Bob Sunset, Nelson said, was more the product by multicolored stained-glass light fixtures. Miller; Claudine Williams, the first woman to of Frank Jr.’s sons, Frank and Lorenzo, who The Gaudi Bar was the casino’s focal point, its run a Strip casino; casino construction piolearned the business from their father. The name and design inspired by Spanish avantneer Kitty Rodman; then-UNLV basketball brothers had traveled through Europe and garde architect Antoni Gaudi. coach Bill Bayno; Kenny Guinn (who became brought those influences home with them. When it opened, Sunset was unique among governor), Lorraine Hunt (who became lieuThe casino’s rich atmosphere was aimed at locals casinos throughout Southern Nevada. tenant governor), the Tiberti construction a customer base that had grown beyond the “Sunset was the crown jewel when it was family and many others. traditional locals market, Nelson said. Station built and represents the turning of a corner at More than 100 of the casino’s employees discovered that employees at other casinos that time,” said Tony Lucas, a former Station have been working there since it opened. were recommending their properties to touremployee who now is a professor of gaming Here are a few memories and milestones from ists as less crowded, more affordable alternaat UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel two decades of Sunset Station: tives to the Strip. Administration. n In 1998, the casino announced a $45 So while Sunset was built to be a locals It was the fifth casino built by the Fertittas, million expansion to add 20,000 square feet, place, it also was meant to appeal to tourists the family behind Station Casinos. Their initial 11 movie screens, a steakhouse, a food court, and consider their needs, with 450 rooms as venture, the 41-year-old Palace Station, is conmeeting rooms and a parking garage. well as meeting and convention space. sidered one of the first locals casinos in Southn In 2005, it opened a bowling alley called It served as a springboard to the next two ern Nevada, and it was the Fertittas’ sole focus Strike Zone that featured 72 lanes and cost Station-built properties, which set the tone until their company went public in 1993. $25 million to build. for the company’s brand of luxury. After that, Station opened a new property n In 2016, it renovated its tower and up“That transition from Sunset, to four years each year until Sunset was built. The first, graded many of its suites and rooms. later Green Valley Ranch and then four years Boulder Station, opened in August 1994. Texas n The casino once had a spokes-character after that Red Rock, really was the next evoluStation debuted in July 1995. And the smaller named Soleil, and it tried out “pedal and play” tion of the luxury resort (neighborhood) disBarley’s Casino opened in January 1996. slot machines. trict,” Nelson said. The root of them all, Palace Station was n Sunset has hosted notable performers, Lucas agreed with Nelson’s assessment. built largely under the direction of Fertitta including breakout Las Vegas band Imagine “The late ’90s really was a discovery period patriarch Frank Fertitta Jr. Dragons and other national headliners inthat defined the capacity of the loStation spokeswoman Lori cluding The Monkees, Gladys Knight, Patti cals market. And every time (the Nelson said his influence LaBelle, Jamie Foxx, Morris Day and the Fertittas) built a new property, also was felt in the look 2013 2006 Time, Toby Keith, Keith Urban, Styx, it got a little nicer.” and feel of Boulder and wildfire lake anthem Dave Koz, The Doobie Brothers, ForeignStation was able to evolve, Texas stations, even mead (acquisition) er, Merle Haggard, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, observers say, because it though he retired in lounge Tears for Fears, ZZ Top and Willie Nelson. monitored the valley’s growth the early 1990s.

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beating the dreaded norovirus

Stomach bugs are expected in the winter, but they can make us sick during warmer months as well. Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenHow does it teritis, which is inflammation in the stomach and/ spread? Norovirus can be spread or intestines that causes diarrhea and vomiting. through direct contact with an It’s extremely contagious and known to spread at infected person, touching contaminated surfaces or objects, or by resorts, day care centers, nursing homes, summer consuming contaminated foods/drinks. Norovirus is the leading cause of foodcamps, cruise ships and other similar, enclosed borne disease outbreaks in the United spaces. “Anyone can be infected with norovirus States. These outbreaks can be caused by an infected service worker hanand there are many different strains, so being dling food or, in some cases, the infected with one type may not protect you against food (especially shellfish, fruits and vegetables) may be others,” said Evangelia Papageorge, MD, family contaminated at the medicine specialist at Southern Hills Hospital and source. Medical Center and WellHealth Primary Care. Because many summer activities — from casual potlucks to longawaited vacations — can be affected by norovirus, it’s important to take precautions against it. What is norovirus?

There are more than 25 strains of norovirus. Common symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headache and body aches. The symptoms are similar to those that occur from food poisoning or the “stomach flu,” and the terms often are used interchangeably, even though they’re not necessarily the same. Food poisoning can be caused by norovirus but it also can be caused by other germs and contaminants, such as bacteria. Meanwhile, the flu refers strictly to a respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus, which is entirely separate from norovirus. The “stomach flu” isn’t a flu at all — it’s simply a colloquial term that describes symptoms of gastroenteritis. Unfortunately, this means that getting an annual flu vaccine won’t help to fend off gastrointestinal diseases. The symptoms of norovirus typically develop quickly (within 12-48 hours) following exposure and typically last for one to three days.

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Why is it so contagious? Norovirus is a tenacious bug with multiple characteristics that make it easily transmittable and prone to outbreaks. patients are most contagious while they’re still experi1 Infected encing symptoms and during the first few days following recovery, Papageorge said. However, they’ll continue to “shed” the virus in their stool for two to four weeks after symptoms subside.

Some patients with norovirus won’t show any symptoms, but they can still transmit it to others.

It doesn’t take much to make you sick. Someone can become infected after being exposed to less than 100 norovirus particles, while patients with the illness shed billions of particles through stool and vomit.

Norovirus can live on surfaces and objects for several days or weeks, and can withstand many disinfectants. Its resilience to disinfectants, combined with a low number of virus particles required for transmission, makes it difficult to sanitize contaminated areas.

There is no vaccine to prevent it, no medication to treat it and patients can get it more than once.

How can I prevent norovirus transmission? Practice proper hand hygiene: Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after using the restroom, changing diapers, and eating/handling/preparing food. Take extra care with food prep: Wash fruits and veggies well. Avoid consuming raw shellfish, and cook seafood thoroughly because norovirus can withstand temperatures up to 140 degrees. Clean contaminated surfaces: Use a chlorine bleach solution on any surface or object that may be contaminated. To make the solution, combine 5-25 tablespoons of bleach (5.25% solution) per gallon of water. Some disinfectants may be registered as effective against norovirus as well. Launder any clothes or linens that may be contaminated and wear gloves when disposing of any soiled items. If you have norovirus, do not prepare food, provide care or come into close contact with others for at least two to three days after symptoms subside. During this time, it’s also best to stay home and avoid public areas, so you don’t infect others.

Norovirus can cause complications Anyone can contract norovirus, but most healthy adults will be able to recover without medical treatment. However, norovirus is responsible for 56,000 to 71,000 hospitalizations and up to 800 deaths each year — mostly in young children and the elderly. “People 65 years and older, infants, children and other patients with suppressed immune systems (such as those with diabetes, kidney disease, COPD/ emphysema or who are undergoing chemotherapy) have an increased risk,” Papageorge said. Severe dehydration is the most common complication associated with norovirus, so it’s necessary to replenish your system with plenty of fluid and electrolytes. This is especially important during summer, when temperatures are high and many people may be slightly dehydrated to begin with. If you’re unable to keep fluids down and/or are showing signs of dehydration, seek medical attention immediately.

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HOW TO BE A PICNIC PRO Plans for family, work friends and that magical first date

WHAT’S IN YOUR BASKET? FAMILY DINNER LOCATION

A family picnic is even more fun with bathing suits and splashing. Scout a location near a lake, or a peaceful river, where everyone can go for a cool dip after lunch. (But be sure to wait an hour after eating to do any full-on swimming.) Improvise with a sprinkler and a couple of Super Soakers if you’re in the backyard.

EQUIPMENT Swap the standard service items for recyclable paper plates and flatware. You may even forgo the traditional picnic basket, opting for a nice big cooler and spill-free sippy cups for the kiddos.

FOOD

BE TECH-FREE

Except for the music and a few family photos, put your phones away. Be present.

Packing everything you need to keep kids entertained, plus food, can be overwhelming. Stick to sandwiches and store-bought options like pulled pork, potato salad or sushi rolls. Then keep everything chilly in the cooler with the Popsicles you’ll have for dessert.

MUSIC Show Junior how we rocked it in the ’90s with the MC Hammer Pandora station. Also acceptable: Marky Mark.

BY ELLY BROWN SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY

Blankets in grass, birds in the sky, sticky corn-on-the-cob hands — nothing beats a good picnic. Unless it’s 117 degrees. ¶ Summer in Las Vegas drives us to pack our lunches and dinners beyond the city, maybe to the cooler climes of Mount Charleston or scenic spots in Utah. But now is an opportune time to strategize for rustic dining in the desert’s perfect fall weather. ¶ Here are some tips on setting the right mood.

ESSENTIALS FOR COMFORT AND SAFETY The best picnics need 1) food, 2) a comfy place to nestle, and 3) at least one other person. Making room in your basket for the following extras will help you maximize comfort and minimize distractions.

A DECOY MEAL

A TARP Wet bum is a bummer. Pick a tarp large enough to go under your entire blanket, forming a waterproof barrier between your butt and the ground.

Place something smelly (like a can of barbecue baked beans) about 30 feet away from you. Do it five or 10 minutes before unveiling your own feast. Right away, the greedy bugs will signal to the other bugs to go there — instead of to your basket.

BUG SPRAY AND CITRONELLA CANDLES For the odd bug who does his own thing (like “Z” from “Antz!” Anyone? Anyone? No? Cool, never mind), you should up your defense with some immediate protection. For a natural bug repellent, try a DIY garlic-mint insect spray, or an open tub of coffee grounds.

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You can do this in just about any beautiful location, but a large, leafy tree and a soft blanket will set a cozy tone. Pack parasols or umbrellas to keep the sun at bay.

Choose a site with a cookout pit. A public park, campground, or even an HOA common area with a grill works great for grilling or fish-bakes. Picnic tables in shaded areas are a must in the desert sun.

LOCATION

EQUIPMENT For the best impression, go with the traditional wicker picnic basket, lovely cloth napkins, a wine opener and plastic wine glasses.

FOOD To keep the focus on romance, pack like a Parisian. A nice, crusty baguette topped with meat and cheese is easy to consume, and it eliminates any food-related challenges from dripping, sloppy fare. A little bit of Dijon mustard and a grapey Beaujolais make this picnic a total hit.

BRING THE ROMANCE

Maybe you have a single rose hiding there in your basket. Maybe you bring berries, or a flavored brick of dark chocolate for dessert. Bacon chocolate. Bring mints.

MUSIC

EQUIPMENT AND FOOD If it’s a small group, potluck style works best. Designate a leader to assign plates, napkins, garbage bags, plastic ware, hot dogs, burgers, buns, chips or vegan options. Many people suffer from allergies and special dietary restrictions, so take time to ask around and accommodate special needs.

MUSIC You’re gonna need a bigger speaker. Find that tech-savvy guy from the IT department, and invite him to bring the Bose and play DJ.

PLAY GAMES

Put someone in charge of activities — Ultimate Frisbee, tag football, cornhole or even silly teambuilding stunts like the threelegged race. Improv games are great for building camaraderie.

Put the French Café station on your app. Ponder the nature of the accordion, and how it got to be so romantic.

WET NAPS AND HAND SANITIZER Sanitize after contact with others, before you eat, and after you use the restroom. You don’t know where that Frisbee’s been (though a dog’s mouth is a good guess).

GARBAGE BAGS Do not pull a Betty Draper and leave your picnic garbage all over the ground, blowing around. Have a bag ready so you can clean as you go.

Work gatherings are a BYOB situation (Bring Your Own Blanket), so raise awareness about the power of tarps and camp chairs.

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

Harley (A959455)

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Age: 4-year-old male Breed: Pit bull Description: Harley is a puppy at heart. He is working on being housebroken and is in need of a forever companion who can help him along the way. Adoption fee: $50

Age: 4-year-old neutered male Breed: Pit bull Description: Leroy is friendly and energetic. He knows how to sit and lie down, and he is always eager to please. He is not a big fan of cats. Adoption fee: $50

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Happy feet Love of soccer is bringing shoes to children in jamaica By Mike Grimala Staff Writer

Wayne Brooks remembers growing up in Manchester, Jamaica. Along with participating in the national pastime — track and field — Brooks spent the majority of his free time playing soccer. For hours on end he was on the pitch, running, jumping and kicking. He remembers the dirt fields, the makeshift goalposts, the homemade balls. And most of all, he remembers his feet. After playing barefoot until sundown, his feet were battered, bruised and begging for mercy. “You would go home with a bruised toe or a broken toe and just tie it up,” Brooks says with a laugh. “You kicked your toe off? Just patch it up and head back out there!” Brooks’ feet thanked him when he moved to the United States almost two decades ago. He had access to shoes, and playing the game no longer felt like running on pins and needles. But he never forgot where he came from. When he noticed a player in his 40-and-over league churn through three pairs of cleats in one game in search of a perfect fit, Brooks had an idea. Starting small, he began soliciting his teammates for used soccer cleats to redistribute to kids back in his hometown in Jamaica. Since that day eight years ago, Brooks estimates he’s given out more than 300 pairs of shoes to underprivileged children in Manchester. He takes an annual trip to the island and heads straight to the same fields he played on when he was a kid, and true to his memories, there

Wayne Brooks evades a defender and dribbles the ball during a men’s league game at the Kellogg Zaher Soccer Complex. (photos by Christopher devargas/Staff)

are still youngsters running around barefoot. “When you pull up and hand them a pair of shoes, it’s like Christmas to them,” Brooks says. “Their faces light up. Used or not, they are probably the first pair of soccer shoes they have ever played in. A lot of the children are very overwhelmed when they get them. It’s a great thing.” Brooks’ one-man shoe drive is not an official charity, but he is interested in getting more organized. He’s currently searching for a local business to partner with as a drop-off point for donations. In the meantime, those interested in giving can bring new or used shoes of all sizes to the Kellogg Zaher Soccer Complex on Tuesday nights. That’s where you’ll find Brooks competing in his recreational men’s league, running around like a kid and still playing the game he loves. His feet couldn’t be happier.

Want to help? n If you’d like to donate, bring new or used shoes of all sizes to the Kellogg Zaher Soccer Complex (7901 W. Washington Ave., Las Vegas) on Tuesday nights. n If you’re a local business owner, Brooks is searching for a partner to serve as a drop-off point for donations. n Contact Wayne Brooks via email at wralla5@aol.com

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Wayne Brooks came to the United States almost 20 years ago, but he returns to his native Jamaica every year to deliver donated shoes to kids in need.

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Fight against drug addiction was another empty campaign promise

f the many ways that President Donald Trump and the Republican Party’s congressional leaders are betraying their core voters, one of the most despicable involves Trump’s pledge to tackle the opioid addiction epidemic. The pledge itself is fine — there’s no question that the struggle with opioids and heroin is a national crisis — but the problem comes with the GOP’s war against social services and the Trump administration’s apparent disinterest in furthering HIV/AIDS research. That’s a blow to addicts and their families on two fronts. First, consider that the Trump budget contains a substantial cut to the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as a staggering 95 percent cut to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Considering that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Administration for Children and Families fall under the Department of Health and Human

It’s hard to imagine any plan working without strong support for families, robust social and health services and progress on HIV/AIDS. If Trump’s commission doesn’t demand action in those areas — in other words, if it doesn’t hold Trump’s feet to the fire on his pledge — then we can add opioid addiction to the growing list of issues on which Trump snookered his base. Services, the cuts will lead to prolonged suffering among addicts and their children, many of whom grow up in horrific dysfunction or are placed in foster care as their parents struggle with addiction. Then there’s the HIV/AIDS issue, which, as evidenced by the resignation of six HIV experts from Trump’s AIDS Advisory Council, the Trump administration appears uninterested in addressing. Considering that HIV is commonly spread through the use of dirty needles by people who inject heroin and other illicit drugs, Trump’s lack of engagement on this issue is alarming. “The Trump administration has no

strategy to address the ongoing HIV/ AIDS epidemic, seeks zero input from experts to formulate HIV policy, and — most concerning — pushes legislation that will harm people living with HIV and halt or reverse important gains made in the fight against this disease,” wrote Scott Schoettes, a member of the council since 2014, in a guest column for Newsweek. Then there’s the looming threat of the GOP’s plan to replace the Affordable Care Act and cap Medicaid, which could cut health insurance benefits to millions of Americans. This is an administration and party that is serious about addressing opioids? It hardly looks that way.

Granted, Trump announced in March that he was making good on his campaign promise, establishing a new commission on opioid addiction chaired by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and saying his administration would “spend the money” to fight the epidemic. But it’s hard to imagine any plan working without strong support for families, robust social and health services and progress on HIV/AIDS. If Trump’s commission doesn’t demand action in those areas — in other words, if it doesn’t hold Trump’s feet to the fire on his pledge — then we can add opioid addiction to the growing list of issues on which Trump snookered his base. Keep in mind, Trump was elected largely on the strength of his appeal to voters in Rust Belt and rural areas that have been hit hard by the opioid crisis. It’s easy to understand why his message appealed to those voters. It’s heartbreaking to consider how badly they stand to be hurt by Trump and the GOP.

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Pottercon 2017: Join Harry Potter fans for the official day-drinking and mingling destination for witches, wizards, squibs and magical creatures alike. Stage show includes a live sorting ceremony, trivia contest, costume contest and Harry Potterthemed skits. Must be 21 or older. 2 p.m., $15, House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-632-7600 or houseofblues.com.

Connors Farmers Market at The District: Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., 2240 Village Walk Drive, facebook.com/ connorsfarmersmarketTD.

Ranger-guided night hike: Enjoy a ranger-led hike to the starlit heights of Sandstone Canyon, beneath the eaves of the 300-year-old ash tree grove. Hike is about 2 miles long and will cover rocky, uneven terrain. Dress for the weather, wear closed-toed shoes, and bring water and a flashlight. 8 p.m., free with $9-per-vehicle park entry fee, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada Highway 159, 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov. Yoga at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park: Stretch your body and relax your spirit in the shade of the Red Rock Canyon escarpment. Bring your own mat. 6 p.m., $9-per-vehicle entry to park, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada Highway 159, 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks. nv.gov. Gold Rush Peruvian Classic Horse Show: Watch prizes awarded for Gold Rush Classic Versatility Horse, Gold Rush Classic High Point Breeder and Gold Rush Classic High Point Exhibitor. 8:30 a.m., free, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-7978005, southpointarena.com or goldrushclassic.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 26 Ranger Chat — Outdoor Fun, a Child’s Nature Perspective: Discover ways children can get in touch with nature. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., free, Lake Mead Visitor Center, 10 Lakeshore Road, 702-293-8990.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 Personal safety seminar: Learn about personal safety, crime prevention strategies and how to create safe zones. 11 a.m., free, Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way, 702-6332899. Ward 2 Conversation with the Councilmen: Join Ward 2 Councilman

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.

This performance choreographed by Travis Wall was seen at the Television Academy’s “Whose Dance Is It Anyway?” event celebrating the art of choreography. Wall’s “Shaping Sound — After the Curtain” will be performed June 29 at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. (associated press file)

Bob Beers and Ward 4 Councilmen Stavros Anthony to talk about anything else of interest to the community. 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, Edge of Town Bar & Grille, 10490 W. Cheyenne Ave., 702-229-2144. Ally training session: Learn about LGBT issues and how to support the LGBT community. Attendance of both straight and gay community members is encouraged. 7 p.m., free, the Homestead at Boulder City, 1401 Medical Park Drive, 702-241-4050.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 Summer Concert Series: Enjoy music and children’s activities. VIP seating will be available for premier viewing for patrons who spend a minimum of $25 the day of the concert at Downtown Summerlin retail and restaurant partners. 4-9 p.m., free, the Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, 702-8321055 or downtownsummerlin.com. Lunch & Learn — Vascular dementia: Learn about vascular dementia, the causes, what can be done to reduce your risks and treatment options. Noon-1 p.m., free, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-271.9563 or louruvosocialserv@ccf.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 Coffee with the Mayor: Meet and converse with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian is also scheduled to

attend. 8 a.m., free, Cinnamon’s, 7591 W. Washington, Suite 110, 702-2296011 or lasvegasnevada.gov. Celebration Circuit Quarter Horse Show featuring the EMO Western States Championship and Western Gift Show: Equestrian sports fans will be treated to quarter horse show circuits competitions. 7:30 a.m., free, South Point Arena, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-797-8005, southpointarena.com or thecelebrationcircuit.com. *Also: Through Sunday, July 9 Yoga on the Lawn: Bring your mat, towel and water and end the day with yoga practice facing Red Rock Canyon to the backdrop of the sunset in the mountains. 6:30-7:30 p.m., free, the Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, 702-8321055 or downtownsummerlin.com. Story time with a ranger: Join a ranger and learn about the Mojave Desert and the animals that live there. This will include desert-themed storytelling and animal show-and-tell. 10-11 a.m., free, Boulder City Library, 701 Adams Blvd., 702-293-8990. Break the Floor Presents Travis Wall’s “Shaping Sound — After the Curtain”: Visual musicians dazzle audiences as they tell the story of a man fighting to find his creative voice after the death of his one true love. 7:30 p.m., $39 and up, Reynolds Hall at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., 702-749-2000 or thesmithcenter.com. Drive + Dive-In Movie Night: Guests

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-Farmers-Market-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.

21 and older can lounge by or in Hideaway Pool while watching “Mean Girls” on the big screen. 8 p.m., free, Topgolf Las Vegas, 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458 or topgolf.com/ lasvegas. Movies on the Green: Watch “The Wild Life,” an animated movie in which a daring parrot recounts how Robinson Crusoe came to be stranded on a tropical island. Come early for live entertainment and activities for kids. No outside food or drink allowed. Sundown, free, the Green at Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, mytownsquarelasvegas.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Distinguished Lecture Series — Nuking asteroids: Scientist and TV personality Ben McGee will explore the pop culture myths and real-world history of nuclear explosions in space. Reservation requested. Meet and greet at 6 p.m./lecture at 6:30 p.m., free for members/$5 for nonmembers, National Atomic Testing Museum Rogers Auditorium, 755 E. Flamingo Road, 702-794-5151 or nationalatomictestingmuseum.org. Movie Madness — “Lego Batman”:

LIFE Arrive early to enjoy free family activities. Activities begin at 6 p.m./ movie begins at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.), free, Flores Park, 4133 Allen Lane, cityofnorthlasvegas.com. Archery at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park: Target-shooting programs conform to National Archery in Schools Program safety standards. All equipment and training is provided; please do not bring your own archery equipment. No prior archery experience is necessary. Program is recommended for ages 10 and older. Reservations required; you may reserve up to four spots. 10 a.m., free with $9-per-vehicle park entry fee, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada Highway 159, 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov. Dive-In Movie: Enjoy a family flick under the stars while you float in the wave pool. Playing this week: “Pete’s Dragon.” Sundown, free with park admission (varies), Wet ’n’ Wild Las Vegas, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, 702-979-1600, wetnwildlasvegas. com or info@wetnwildlasvegas.com. Chris Young with special guests the Swon Brothers: Country singer Chris Young drew the public’s attention when he appeared on “Nashville Star” in 2006. Zach and Colton Swon broke onto the national scene on “The Voice.” This is an all-ages show, but those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. 7 p.m., $45, Sandbar Poolside Stage at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charles-

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SATURDAY, JULY 1 Ted Nugent: The rocker returns to Las Vegas for Independence Day weekend. Sunset Amphitheater at Sunset Station. 7 p.m., $25 and up, 702-547-7777 or sclv.com/concerts. Lakeside Music Concert Series: Enjoy Carmine Mandia’s tribute to singers of the 20th century while sitting on the grassy area in front of an outdoor stage overlooking the 320-acre private lake or as you dine on a restaurant patio. 7-10 p.m., free, MonteLago Village, 15 Costa di Lago, lakelasvegas.com/events/concerts. Red, White & Wild Weekend: Enjoy country music, foam parties, line dancing, barbecue, mechanical bull riding, a fireworks display and more. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., admission varies, Wet ’n’ Wild Las Vegas, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road, 702-979-1600 or info@wetnwildlasvegas.com. *Also: July 2

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$13.7B Amount Amazon is paying to acquire Whole Foods. Some are concerned it could negatively impact the rest of the grocery industry because of the potential monopoly.

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Share of negative reviews for “Grand Theft Auto 5” in the past 30 days, in the wake of the game’s publisher Take-Two Interactive blocking the use of a popular modification tool.

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Dr. Ryon Parker says he inherited a broken health care system, so he created a concierge practice in an effort to address that. Parker says the business model allows more focus on the patient-physician relationship, yielding more satisfying results for both. TALKING POINTS Tax credit could move more families out of poverty, P45

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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, P50 The List: Third-party commercial property managers, P56

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OUR TAKE: MILLENNIALS MAY FIND A WAY TO EMBRACE SLOT PLAY A trend discussed repeatedly in recent months is how younger people don’t like to gamble. And when they do gamble in casinos, they tend to avoid traditional games that have been popular among previous generations. Millennials growing up in a social media world have consumed a steady diet of immersive video games since before they could walk. As a result, the argument goes, solitary games such as slots or video poker just won’t cut it for them. However, an ESPN.com story published this year revealed that some young people will gamble on traditional casino games and, surprisingly, are learning about them via video games. Inside the world of video games there exists a phenomenon known as “skins.” Skins are distinctive colors and patterns used to change the appearance of objects in the game. For example, in a first-person shooting

game in which the goal is to find and kill terrorists, players use skins to change the look of rifles, handguns or knives. Businesses have grown up around specific video game titles, allowing players to collect, trade and purchase skins for real money, sometimes hundreds or thousands of dollars. Some third-party services even allow players to make bets using skins instead of real money. The ESPN story detailed how one teen spent thousands of his parents’ money buying skins and wagering them on games such as roulette, slots and dice. So are the days of slot machines and other traditional casino games numbered? The casino floor 20 years from now undoubtedly won’t look exactly the same as it does now. But given the ESPN story, it may not be as different as you’d think. — THOMAS MOORE

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Shannon Wilson and Russel Geist are partners at Hutchison & Steffen. Wilson practices in wilson geist the firm’s litigation department, focusing on family law, but also practicing commercial litigation and insurance defense in the health care professionals advocacy group. Geist focuses his practice primarily in trust and probate litigation. Christian Stuart is executive vice president of gaming and interactive entertainment at Caesars Entertainment. Dr. Lane Smith is one of 500 doctors worldwide to receive the RealSelf 500 Award, which honors board-certified aesthetic doctors who demonstrate stewart a commitment to patient education and positive patient outcomes in 2016. Sarah Reed is a production artist for the creative division at B&P Advertising, Media and Public Relations. Global Market Advisors’ Jonathan Galaviz accepted a position in the Trump administration as special adviser at the U.S. State Department. He most recently served as chief strategist for GMA.

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Renata Follmann and Amy Rossetti launched Rossetti Public Relations. Michelle Luffy is the 11th UNLV student accepted into the Las Vegas Business Academy’s Scholarship Program. She is pursuing her Master of Business Administration. Christy Lou Andersen is a partner with Bradshaw, Smith & Co. She specializes in auditing and has experience in construction, broadcasting, printing, governmental, not-for-profit, and pension plans. Jerrie Merritt, senior vice president and community de-

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velopment manager for Bank of Nevada, and Ann Simmons Nicholson, president and founder of the Simmons Group, joined the board of directors of Communities in Schools of Nevada. Peter Petersen is an attorney specializing in personal injury litigation and affirmative immigration at De Castroverde Law Group. Mary Beth Hartleb, Tim Hunter, John Restrepo and Michael Wilkins joined the Neon petersen Museum’s board of trustees. Hartleb’s career has spanned numerous industries, including gaming, restaurant, association management telecommunications, retail, broadcasting, manufacturing, engineering, government and nonprofits. Hunter is lead trial counsel for Ray Lego & Associates as an employee of Travelers Insurance. Restrepo, principal at RCG Economics, directs his firm’s economic, real estate and financial consulting activities. Wilkins is CEO and member of the board of Marshall Retail Group. Tom Weniger is an Ascaya sales consultant. The Nevada National Security Site selected two senior principal scientists and one senior principal engineer to be recognized as “distinguished” in their elevated positions. Paul weniger Guss, formerly senior principal scientist, is now distinguished scientist, innovative technologies, Remote Sensing Laboratory. Ed Daykin, formerly senior principal scientist, is now distinguished scientist, diagnostic research and materials studies, Defense Experimentation and Stockpile Stewardship. Stuart Baker, formerly senior principal engineer, is now distinguished engineer, diagnostic instrumentation, DESS. Krista Gilbertson is a senior account executive with the Ferraro Group Public Relations & Public Affairs. The accounting firm of Stewart Archibald & Barney is combining with RubinBrown. Glenn Goodnough will continue in gilbertson his role as managing partner of the Las Vegas office. Daniel Holmes will serve as a partner and co-practice

leader for RubinBrown’s gaming practice, focusing on expansion in the Las Vegas market. Jessica Holmes will serve in RubinBrown’s business advisory services group as a manager with a focus on data analytics and consulting services for the western United States. Flor Bernal is president and chief financial officer of Back Bar USA. Former CEO Tim Haughinberry is the company’s creative executive officer. Jennifer Bradley’s JB Public Relations and Tyra BellHolland’s Ava Rose Agency are the agencies of record for Tivoli Village shopping center.

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Spring Hills Home Care Services, a nurse registry, is open at 1700 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 204, Henderson. Nosey Dogs Detection Services has been chosen as a winner of the 2017 American Small Business Championship hosted by SCORE, a network of volunteer, expert business mentors. American Small Business Champions receive a $1,000 Sam’s Club gift card, an all-expense-paid trip to a training and networking event, SCORE mentoring and publicity. The Clark County School District was recognized with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report. The certificate of achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. CCSD has received this award for the past 30 years. World Investment Network acquired the 31,000-square-foot Mission Linen building in the Arts District with plans to redevelop the architectural landmark into a Class A creative office and entertainment space. The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation and the Southern Nevada Health District developed a Nutrition Standards Policy for DETR’s Business Enterprise Program. BEN provides clients of DETR’s Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired with training and on-the-job-experience managing businesses in public buildings. The policy establishes nutrition standards for beverages, meals and other menu items for consumers who use BEN-operated facilities and cafes.

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Bank exec: Hire good people and empower them Megan Ackaert recently moved from Seattle to Las Vegas to lead JPMorgan Chase’s middle-market banking and specialized industries business in Nevada. “As the local economy continues to grow and diversify, it’s an exciting time for the firm to have recently opened its first commercial banking office here,” she said. The bank has added two commercial bankers to the team and is looking to recruit additional talent. What does your group do within the company? We provide banking services to companies with more than $20 million in annual revenue. My team works with business owners and management teams to provide financial expertise and customized solutions that support their business objectives. This includes providing lines of credit for working-capital needs, equipment financing, acquisition financing, owner-occupied real estate lending, cash management and deposit services. We also work with companies to support their international and capital markets needs. What is your responsibility? My primary role is to lead the team Megan Ackaert has hit the ground running since moving to Las Vegas, meeting of commercial bankers to develop with community leaders and lawmakers to learn about the area and better underrelationships with the business com- stand her clients’ needs. (mikayla whitmore/Staff) munity. I recently joined the United What do you look forward to the ness from it. I don’t have the guts Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s most about living and working to be an entrepreneur, but I enjoy Leadership Council, which has been in Las Vegas? learning how business owners got an amazing way to get to know the The people here have been so welstarted and where they want to go. philanthropic community in Las Vecoming and friendly. I’m looking In many cases, a business was born gas. JPMorgan Chase also has a long forward to making new friendships, when an individual received help history of working with Accion. They enjoying all of the outdoor activities from someone who took a chance on have been excellent partners to us, Las Vegas has to offer and figuring their idea. As a banker, I have the opand I am grateful for the work they out how to make an impact in my portunity to help companies realize do in financing small-business ownnew community. The sunshine is an their vision. ers’ dreams. I am also meeting with added bonus. community leaders and legislators to How do Seattle and Las Vegas learn about what is happening in Las What’s your favorite place to differ in the needs of commercial Vegas so I can better understand our have fun in Las Vegas? banking? clients’ environment. My husband and I have been tryThe biggest difference is the types ing as many restaurants as time and of industries in the two cities. Seattle Describe your management style. our stomachs allow. We love trying is both a manufacturing city and a If you hire the right team of people, new chefs and cuisines. I also enjoy technology hub. Las Vegas is hospiyou should empower them to do their the outdoors, so spending time on my tality-focused. Both cities are seeing jobs and only jump in when needed. bike and hiking are priorities. major growth, increased populations We are building a devoted team of and opportunities for expansion. The bankers in Las Vegas. They are proud What is your dream job outside optimism and excitement in Las Velocals with strong ties to the comof your current field? gas are contagious. munity. They are self-starters and I would love to go to culinary school. relationship builders, and have treMy grandmother emigrated from BelWhat has been your proudest mendous banking knowledge. All of gium and was a wonderful cook. She moment professionally? this allows me to support rather than made the most amazing croquettes The days where I can answer a ques“manage” them. and homemade soups from scratch. tion or solve a problem are the most I try to make dinner as often as posrewarding. We are in a competitive What is the best business advice sible using new recipes. I find cookservice business, and I never forget you’ve received? ing relaxing, and I enjoy sharing new that. My job is to be a financial partner Be fearless. I meet with business dishes with friends and family. I know to my clients, sharing their vision and owners for a living and have so much being a great chef is difficult, but I’d enthusiasm, and each day I get to do respect for someone with a great idea sure like to give it a try one day when I that makes me proud and really happy. who figures out how to build a busi-

have more time. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? My husband and I are avid international travelers. I have been to more than 30 countries. I think I would enjoy living in Singapore or Hong Kong — probably not forever, but for a few years just to enjoy the culture and food. Whom do you admire? One of the first commercial bankers I worked with in Seattle taught me the ropes, and I admire her intelligence and caring approach. She builds close relationships with her clients and cares so much about their success. She is passionate about her work but remembers to prioritize her family. She always chooses to do the right thing even when it isn’t easy. She also is an extremely hard worker but never lets the stress get to her, always maintaining a professional attitude. I often think of her when I am in a tough situation and try to conduct myself in a way that she would be proud of. What is your biggest pet peeve? When people are late and don’t seem apologetic about it. I understand that sometimes life gets in the way and tardiness happens, but send a text. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would that be? I really wish I was musically inclined. I cannot sing, play guitar or even keep a tune. I think this is where my love of live music comes from. I am so impressed by people who have those skills. I enjoy all kinds of music and can sit and get lost in a song for hours. What is something that people might not know about you? I am an avid reader of historical fiction. I particularly love reading about the 1400s and 1500s in England. The drama, changes and ideals of that time period are so fascinating to me.

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50.85 million

Number of U.S. Netflix subscribers, according to Leichtman Research estimates. That surpasses the number of cable subscriptions — 48.61 million — for the first time. However, 33.19 million people pay for satellite television, meaning Netflix has a long way to go to surpass all traditional TV subscriptions.

999,900

Maximum points that can be scored in “Ms. Pacman.” Microsoft and Maluuba — an artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning company — developed an AI to achieve a perfect score in the 35-year-old game. The best score a human has ever achieved is 266,330, notched in 2015.

$310 Million

Amount Walmart is paying to acquire men’s online clothing retailer Bonobos. Walmart, in an attempt to battle Amazon, seems to have acquired Bonobos more for its e-commerce than its clothes, similar to the company’s purchase of Jet.com last year.

400

Number of hamburgers per hour Momentum Machines’ new autonomous machine can make. The robot grillmaster can cook patties, cut toppings and stack everything together on a toasted bun. Every burger the machine makes is fully customized to a customer’s exact specifications.

10 percent

Share of electricity in the U.S. generated by wind and solar in March, a record according to the Energy Information Administration.

$100 million

Value of a deal between Time Warner and Snap Inc. The deal involves multiple shows being made by Time Warner specifically for Snapchat. According to Time Warner, they will make scripted dramas and comedies for the popular social media platform.

‘I get to be the small-town doctor I grew up knowing’ Describe your practice.

Parker Medical offers traditional internal medicine and pediatric services, integrated with alternative medical approaches and personalized to meet your needs in a concierge setting. To invest more in your health, patients become members of the practice through a voluntary subscription. A subscription medical practice is a type of medical practice that limits the number of patients the practice treats. This allows our team to be more personally available to offer additional services and time. When did you know you wanted to be a doctor?

I did not come from a family of doctors, but my interest in medicine started at a young age. I was diagnosed with a rare medical condition that required a lot of medical care and surgeries. Throughout the course of several years and hospitalizations, I really connected with my medical team and wanting to be a part of that to help others who were as helpless as I was at the time. What is the most important part of your job?

I am consistently looking for ways to not only improve my patients’ health but also their experience. A lot of my patients go home to brokenness, they struggle with health issues, or battle conditions they have been unable to fix. Life has sometimes not been easy or kind to them. Many of my patients have been promised things that have never come or been given situations they didn’t ask for. They are sometimes worn, weathered, and they don’t trust well. I think my favorite part of my job is during a patient’s first appointment, when the first thing I ask them is to tell me their goals. We sometimes laugh and we sometimes cry. I tell them I am going to be there for them as long as I can. I want their time spent at Parker Medical to be memorable, where they feel valued from the beginning. What brought you to Las Vegas?

During my residency, I had the ability to produce and broadcast a medical news show called “In the Clinic” that aired on the CW. It provided families with a small dose of information and an opportunity for the audience to ask questions relevant to their health. Working with that network gave me the ability to combine my compassion for the communication arts with my love for medicine. The city has been called the “Wild West” of medicine. What challenges come with that?

There are the many constraints placed on doctors that many people do not realize. Insurance reimbursement for providers in Nevada is one of lowest in the United States. This translates into the physical and emotional work of trying to complete a visit every 10 minutes while repeatedly refreshing a smile before bursting into another room to greet another patient needing help. This would begin to make anyone feel like a machine. Do you think the role of a doctor has changed over the years?

I am often reminded that the days of Norman Rockwell

Dr. Ryon Parker owns Parker Medical, which delivers health care service in a concierge setting. He says it allows him to develop a stronger relationship with his patients. (Christopher DeVargas/staff)

Parker Medical Address: 5380 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 228, Las Vegas, NV 89118 Phone: 702-778-2204 Email: dr.parker@parkermedical.org Website: parkermedical.org Hours of operation: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday; Saturday and Sunday by appointment only Owned/operated by: Dr. Ryon Parker In business since: 2017

or “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” are gone, but that is how I see my role. As a concierge doctor, I get to be the “small-town doctor” I grew up knowing — the doctor who made house calls, was available anytime you needed, or knew you and your family’s complete health profile. How might an overhaul of health care at the federal level affect what you do?

The United States spent approximately $8,895 per person for health care in 2016, which is higher than any other developed country but is among the worst health outcomes. If we want to decrease the cost of American health care, it will be imperative to make efforts to retain primary care physicians, decrease administrative costs and overhead spending, and put back some autonomy in physicians’ hands so customer satisfaction does not override the importance of good patient care. In addition, health care companies and patients need to recognize that those of us who chose to study medicine are not merely well-trained machines but humans who strive to deliver care with compassion, empathy and expertise.

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guest column: makes it even harder for them to pay their t United Way of Southern Bob Morgan bills and build the financial stability they Nevada, we fight for women need to succeed. and men who, despite their Our nation’s leaders can solve this hard work, can barely problem. make ends meet. Many find it nearly Bipartisan proposals are pending in Congress to improve impossible to cover essentials such as food, utility bills, and the tax credit for workers not raising children by lowering transportation to and from work. the eligibility age to 21 and increasing the maximum credit One way we help struggling workers in our community amount. Expanding the credit to include workers not is by connecting them with the federal Earned Income raising children would give 107,000 more people in Nevada Tax Credit. It’s one of our most effective tools to keep the financial stability to cover the basics, build a better people working and help them get a fair shot at a decent future for themselves and their loved ones, and contribute life. Through the leadership of the Nevada Free Taxes more to our local economy. Studies show that the tax credit Coalition and its partners, just last year, 22,650 individuals helps working people buy necessities like food and gas, and families earned the tax credit in Nevada, resulting in which in turn helps our economy grow. $25 million coming back to our community. A stronger tax credit would reward the hard work of The tax credit is one of the most effective, bipartisan people across Nevada — young and old, male and female, poverty mitigation programs in U.S. history. Yet it’s from every background — who do essential, low-wage jobs unavailable to many struggling workers. The program in every sector to keep Nevada running. largely or entirely shuts out millions of working Americans So, as Sens. Dean Heller and Catherine Cortez Masto who are not raising children. For example, noncustodial and Reps. Ruben Kihuen, Dina Titus and Jacky Rosen look parents — those who do not have physical and/or legal for ways to help hardworking Americans in the next year, custody by court order — who want to provide more United Way encourages them to help improve our local support to their children receive little from the credit, economy by supporting the expansion of the tax credit for and young childless workers aged 21-24 — many of whom workers not raising children. Nevada’s workers and working are struggling to get a foothold in the workforce — are people across the country are counting on them. ineligible. Bob Morgan is president and CEO of United Way of These workers represent the only group in our country Southern Nevada. that is taxed into or deeper into poverty. This situation

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Stevens relishes blank canvas in devising downtown resort By THOMAS MOORE STAFF WRITER

Derek Stevens is doing something rare in Southern Nevada’s post-recession economy. While owners of other gaming companies are building additions to their properties or buying existing resorts, Stevens is preparing to tear down older venues and construct a new resort in their place. Last year, Stevens bought La Bayou, Mermaids and Topstevens less Girls of Glitter Gulch, all properties on Fremont Street, from Granite Gaming. Now, he’s preparing to raze them, along with the Las Vegas Club, which he bought in 2015. Stevens hasn’t revealed details, but his past investments in downtown Las Vegas demonstrate a confidence in the area that few people have had.

Stevens talked to VEGAS INC about gaming downtown and his plans. Here are excerpts: What role does the appeal of old Vegas play for your properties and downtown? This is where Vegas started. Our first investment in downtown was the Golden Gate, where the address is 1 Fremont St. It’s the oldest building in Las Vegas. We wanted to bring some modern amenities to give options for the customers but also protect the historic value of the Golden Gate. When we rebooted Fitzgeralds into The D, we protected some of the things that made downtown a special place. There’s an element where people want to see where Las Vegas started. As you work on the new project, what lessons did you learn from those previous openings? At the Golden Gate and at Fitzgeralds, we did the renovations and kept casinos open while we did them. I

don’t think I would ever do that again. Simply trying to keep a casino open while doing a renovation is not easy, between the construction and the noise and disruption and how it affects the customer experience. Why are you building from the ground up rather than renovating? We get to do a project without the operational difficulties of having an open casino. But it’s not the primary reason. This city block from Fremont on the south to Ogden on the north to Main on the west and First on the east is one of the most spectacular city blocks in the history of Las Vegas. So a project coming from a clean slate made a lot more sense. Talk about the new development on Fremont East. It’s huge. At first, people wondered how is Fremont Street going to interact with the Fremont Street Experi-

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Autonomous vehicles in Nevada roll forward By MICK AKERS Staff Writer

Nevada displayed its dedication to refining autonomous vehicles with the passage and signing of Assembly Bill 69, industry officials said. AB69 strengthens the state’s efforts in policy, as well as the research and development of fully autonomous vehicles. Gov. Brian Sandoval signed the bill into law June 16, after it passed the Legislature with industry support from various automotive groups including General Motors, the Self-Driving Coalition — including Waymo, Uber, Lyft, Ford and Volvo — and the Alliance of Navya and Keolis, in partnership with the city of Las Vegas, launched the first Automobile Manufacturers. completely autonomous, fully electric shuttle in January. (L.E. baskow/staff) “AB69 is an important step forward and testing and operations of drivervehicles while also supporting innovafor self-driving in Nevada,” said David assistive platooning technologies. tion and promoting competition.” Strickland, general counsel for the SelfSandoval said that AB69 will help The legislation allows for testing and Driving Coalition for Safer Streets. “We ensure that Nevada is the leader in the operations of fully autonomous vehiapplaud Gov. Sandoval and state lawfuture of fully autonomous vehicles. cles; simplifies and clarifies the legal aumakers for enacting this crucial legisla“With safety at the forefront, we have thority for entities testing or operating tion, which will update existing statutes created the opportunity for innovative them in Nevada; authorizes commerto permit the testing and commercial companies to not only test and operate cial use of fully autonomous vehicles public deployment of fully self-driving

their autonomous vehicles in our state, but also to conduct the research and development, in partnership with our universities, that will move driverless technology from exciting concept to reality,” Sandoval said. Testing for the first completely autonomous, fully electric shuttle on a public roadway in the U.S. took place in downtown Las Vegas in January. Arma, the driverless vehicle developed by the Paris-based company Navya, made trips down Fremont Street for just over a week. Steve Hill, director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, said the signing of AB69 showed the governor’s push toward tech development. “In working closely with industry, this legislation was crafted to ensure safety is and would remain the paramount focus in fostering the driverless industry.” Hill said. “Through that, Nevada is quite simply the place to be for testing and deploying this exciting, safety-enhancing technology.”

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Data science can improve client interactions different industries are exploring how to better use data to increase performance, revenue and customer satisfaction. Oftentimes, the issues are less technical and more political. It’s one thing to crunch the numbers. It’s another to get management to act on them. This is especially true when data contradict operating procedures entrenched as industry standards. “If a team of analysts was building a casino on its own, it would look a lot different,” Cho said. The gaming industry has collected information on players for decades, Cho noted. But he said there is more potential to apply the data to make more specific and targeted decisions, from daily operations on casino floors to bigger-picture directions chosen by chief financial officers. It’s not necessarily about collecting more data, he said. It’s about how you use the data you have. “The key word is efficiency,” he said. Machine learning is an important tool. It’s a kind of artificial intelligence enabling computers to learn without being specifically programmed. The idea is that when these programs are exposed to new data, they can change spontaneously. For instance, as data is collected on players, the computer becomes better and better at predicting their behavior. Machine learning also could be used to better understand specific customer demographics or analyze how players are using slot machines. Armed with such data, casino companies could anticipate what these or similar guests might play in the future. “This is very similar to what Netflix does when they recommend a movie for you to watch on Saturday,” said Ralph Thomas, the chief data scientist at VizExplorer, a company that helps gaming companies work to boost their efficiency and productivity with the use of big data. With analytics for slot machines, table games, marketing and player development, hotel management can make more intelligent operational decisions, Thomas said. “We’re starting to use (data) science to determine how we can improve our interactions with customers,” he said, adding that such information can be used to optimally target offers to players in the hope they’ll spend more. The company, which lists Boyd Gaming as a client, uses machine

One of the big breakthroughs in data collection came in the late-’90s when Caesars Entertainment created its Total Rewards loyalty program. Until then, companies were not taking full advantage of what they knew about their customer base — where they liked to eat, what they liked to do.

what is big data? According to Forbes’ “jargon-free” explainer: “It all starts with the exponential explosion in the amount of data we have generated since the dawn of the digital age.” Imagine vast sets of such data. In order to analyze them for associations, patterns and trends, you need big computing power. “Moneyball,” a 2003 book by Michael Lewis that was adapted into a critically acclaimed 2011 film, focused on how a MLB team used big data to analyze player performance and behavior to become much more competitive.

learning to delve into slot behavior. “There are all sorts of ways slot machines can behave over time,” Thomas said. Analysts for VizExplorer also model aggregated data from ATMs (minus the personal information) to give clients a sense of how gaming on a casino floor is correlated to ATM use. The tricky part, Thomas and others said, can be getting management to use the data. “You still have operators that only want to see the daily operating report,” Thomas said. “They don’t want to see anything else.” He added that this plays out in many industries. “It’s a culture change.” Like other industries that require customer information, the gaming industry has a formalized way of collecting data. Alex Bumazhny, an industry analyst with Fitch Ratings, said one of the big breakthroughs in data collection came in the late-’90s, when Caesars Entertainment created its Total Rewards loyalty program. Many gaming giants have since followed Caesars’ lead by launching their own loyalty

programs. Until then, companies were not taking full advantage of what they knew about their customer base — where they liked to eat, what they liked to do. The Total Rewards program allows customers to quickly collect points that they can then spend on other amenities. This keeps guests in the casino and leaves the property’s leadership with personalized information to aid in making decisions about offerings down the road. At the time it founded the program, Bumazhy said Caesars’ portfolio of assets in Las Vegas was older than those controlled by other gaming companies. “They were trying to do more with less.” he said. Total Rewards was so successful that creditors saw it as Caesars’ most valuable asset during its bankruptcy. Creditors, who wanted a slice of the program, said the data was worth $1 billion. Not all gaming companies have turned to big data, and even fewer use data to make operational decisions. “When you do data mining, you put a lot of old operating models on trial,”

said Tony Lucas, who studies data as a professor at UNLV’s Harrah College of Hotel Administration. That can make management wary. “The challenge of big data is actually affecting change,” he said. Lucas said that once you start digging into free-play programs, the data often show that they are not effective, given the large amount of marketing dollars they suck up. The same is true with lottery promotions, he said. But because they are ingrained in the system and because companies have sunk so much into free play, management is likely to push back on proposals to eliminate it. “It’s political, uncomfortable and difficult to take on that existing operating theory,” Lucas said. Cho said there often is a split between operations staff and analysts. “Getting those two camps to work together is not always easy,” he said. But the gap is getting smaller as more companies consider data-based decision-making. Would the “Moneyball” casino look all that different? Maybe not. Cho said a lot of people toss around the buzzword “big data” with the misperception that it’s going to re-create the business model. In many cases, analysts work to refine existing processes — to make them more efficient. “Good analytics happens a little behind the scenes and under the hood,” Cho said.

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Calendar of events MONDAY, JUNE 26 2017 Las Vegas Forum: The Future of food Time: 5-10:30 p.m. Cost: $25-$50 Location: UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Email info@fsnchina.org Speakers from academia and industry will discuss trends of the food industry and career development for young professionals.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Transportation and Infrastructure Policy Committee meeting Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Cost: Free (open to Metro Chamber members and their employees; RSVP requested) Location: Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Contact Joi Holliday at 702-586-3812 or jholliday@lvchamber.com Noah Hoefs, construction manager for Hyperloop One, will offer updates on the ways Hyperloop is preparing to move people and things at airline speed for the price of bus tickets.

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Using Your Reputation & Social Media to Boost Business Time: 6-7 p.m. Cost: $40 for members of the National Association of Women Business Owners of Southern Nevada and $50 for nonmembers with early registration; $55 at the door Location: Cili Restaurant at the Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Contact Sandy Roche at 702-524-6208 or president@ nawbosnv.org, or visit

nawbo.org/southern-nevada Brian Williams, president of Five Star Economy, will share how to capitalize on your reputation. Southern Nevada Certified Commercial Investment Member chapter luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $60 Location: Palms conference center second-floor ballroom, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-798-5156, email snccim@amnevada.com or visit snccim.org John Restrepo, principal at RCG Economics, will present â€œRecovery or Bubbly? A midyear update on the Las Vegas economy.â€?

THURSDAY, JUNE 29 Las Vegas Hospitality Association summer kickoff mixer Time: 5:45-8 p.m. Cost: $45 for members and $60 for nonmembers with registration by June 26; $55 for members and $70 thereafter Location: Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Visit mylvha.org Knock down some pins and pints, play backyard party games and take in a performance by Cirque du Soleil.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Venture Friday Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: RedFlint Experience Center, 300 S. Fourth St., Suite 180, Las Vegas Information: Email info@rebelventurefund.com or redflint@phoenix. edu, or visit rebelventurefund.com or phoenix.edu/redflint.html Meet and network with experienced entrepreneurs, angels, investors and members of the Las Vegas community.

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Where were you when you received your 40 Under 40 award? Associate general manager of Fashion Show and director of marketing for Summerlin.

Where were you when you received your 40 Under 40 award? In 2007,

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Where are you now? Vice president of marketing for Summerlin and Downtown Summerlin, responsible for all branding, PR and public special events for the Howard Hughes Corp. in Las Vegas. Biggest accomplishment since you were awarded? Forming an amazing marketing team at Summerlin. We continue to drive home sales for our builders, achieving the No. 5 spot on the list of the nation’s top-selling master-planned communities in 2016, according to national real estate consultant RCLCO. And Downtown Summerlin’s 2016 holiday event was attended by more than 5,000 people on the first night alone. We reimagined the destination’s nightly holiday parade that drew tens of thousands throughout the season. What do you want to accomplish? The importance of work-life balance is something I strive for on behalf of both my team as well as for my own personal benefit. I am also committed to the ongoing delivery of amazing, unique and memorable experiences to our community, given that Summerlin is home to nearly 100,000 residents and Downtown Summerlin is visited by more than a million people each month. The value of the Summerlin brand is not lost on me. It has been carefully cultivated and nurtured over nearly three decades, and I am highly cognizant of my responsibility and obligation to continue to ensure the brand remains evocative of the excellence and quality of the premier community it represents.

I was 27. I sold a successful dot-com business in the late ’90s, then focused my attention on my mentor Bob Orgill’s insurance brokerage, Orgill Singer Insurance, where I had worked every year since I was 10. I got my insurance licenses, and within a few years became Orgill Singer’s top broker. I became the founding chairman of the Vegas Young Professionals, then started a professional networking company called the Executive Lounge.

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sociated with the end result. As leaders, remember to be mindful and appreciative of the efforts of those around you. It’s the people in our lives that make it so fulfilling, and oftentimes we lose sight of the struggles they face in their personal lives every day.

Where are you now? I became an owner of Orgill Singer, which is now one of the largest insurance brokerages in Nevada. My partner Telly Eliades and I started a venture capital firm and invested in several projects, from health food cafés to restaurants, bars and technology. Most notably, in 2010 we founded Stitched, the men’s haberdashery at the Cosmopolitan. This year, we expanded Stitched to Miami and D.C., and have exciting opportunities in Manhattan, Southern California and Asia. I also founded a nonprofit club baseball organization with six teams that travel the country, a number of which are ranked top 10 nationally. I serve on the board of the Nevada Childhood Cancer foundation.

Biggest accomplishment since you were awarded? The opportunity to give back. We support more than 50 nonprofit and local communitybased organizations every year — more than $100,000 annually. What do you want to accomplish? Continue to grow my current portfolio of businesses so my children have a place to hone their creative talents, learn business operations and carry on a legacy of success and philanthropy. Best advice? Learn as much as you can. Don’t be scared of hard work; make it

scared of you. Always strive to give more than you take, because success without giving back is failure. The real money in Vegas is made before 8 a.m. and after 5 p.m. In life and in business, choose your love and love your choice.

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BID OPPORTUNITIES June 26 2:15 p.m. Las Vegas Boulevard bollard installation — Spring Mountain Road to 800 feet south of Harmon Avenue Clark County, 604522 Tom Boldt at tboldt@clarkcountynv.gov

June 29 2:15 p.m. Russell campus, building and fire department: office and tenant improvements Clark County, 604504 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

June 30 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for janitorial supplies Clark County, 604497 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov Midnight Annual requirements contract for janitorial services at Hollywood Aquatics Center Clark County, 604474 Deon Ford at deonf@clarkcountynv.gov

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Records and Transactions Anita Werth License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Anita Werth

Chick-Fil-A License type: Restaurant Address: 2480 S. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Dutch Rose

Anthem Handyman License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Eric Judkins

City Lites Realty License type: Real estate sales Address: 7465 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Marketing Services

As You Wish Catering License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: KH Productions Barbara Kay Snyder License type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las Vegas Owner: Barbara Snyder Biss License type: Manufacturing, light assembly and fabrication Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Bisser Tzekov Boomers Estate Liquidation License type: Miscellaneous sales/ services Address: 4301 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Boomers Estate Liquidation BRG Consulting License type: Professional services Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Brad Geinzer C. Timothy Nolte, CPA License type: Professional services Address: 7331 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Charles Nolte Candidate Crate License type: Employment agency Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Candidate Crate Carole Fink License type: Real estate sales Address: 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Owner: Carole Fink Castillo Group License type: Business support service Address: 1501 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Novotec Cecil Parker License type: Real estate sales Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las Vegas Owner: Cecil Parker

Clean Air 2 U License type: Property maintenance Address: 1530 Turf Drive, Henderson Owner: Clean Air 2 U Enterprises Cover Girls License type: Furniture upholstery Address: 10895 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 120, Henderson Owner: Mom’s Horses Creative Fit License type: Professional services — land development Address: 953 Rock Ledge Court, Henderson Owner: Creative Fit Creative Wellness License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 4760 S. Pecos Road, Suite 208, Las Vegas Owner: Brooke Schupbach Dennis Wiley License type: Real estate sales Address: 10100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 160, Las Vegas Owner: Dennis Wile Desert Auto Body License type: Automotive parts/ service Address: 2409 E. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas Owner: Desert Auto Body DFL International License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 2129 Kelsey Creek Court, Henderson Owner: Theodore Renteria

Dream Home License type: Handyman/maintenance services Address: 625 Loma Bella Lane, North Las Vegas Owner: Warehouse Mattress Plus Furniture Dugger Music Services License type: Instruction services Address: 3071 Hebard Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Kelly Dugger Eddie Taylor License type: Management or consulting service Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Eddie Taylor Educate 2 Elevate License type: Nonprofit community service Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Daniel Kline, Bo and Grace Njoroge, Tammy and Donald Grinnell, and Brian Heist El Buen Gusto License type: Restaurant Address: 1593 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Gricelda Cifuentes El Concilio Hispano Media Group License type: Professional promoter Address: 8797 Tom Noon Ave., Suite 103, Las Vegas Owner: El Concilio Hispano Media Group Estate Sales R Us License type: Business consultant Address: 8400 Romantic Sunset Street, Las Vegas Owner: Michael Murphy Events With a Twist License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 475 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer Colacion

Diamond Catering License type: Catering with alcohol Address: 320 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Maurice Jung

Exit Realty Number One License type: Real estate sales Address: 316 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Brenda Chavez, Ronette Yardley, David Allen, April Wright, Valens LLC and Kenneth Lynes

DMV Services & More License type: Miscellaneous sales/ service Address: 2668 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 104, North Las Vegas Owner: Georgana Cepeda

Fabiola Mojica Associates License type: Business support service Address: Did not disclose, Las Vegas Owner: Fabiola Mojica

Dotty’s #46 License type: Full liquor off-sale Address: 2501 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas Owner: Nevada Restaurant Services

Facetec License type: General services (counter/office) Address: 1707 Village Center Circle, Suite 250, Las Vegas Owner: Facetec

Faithful Pool Services License type: Property maintenance Address: 4012 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite K-599, Las Vegas Owner: Terence Charlebois First Church of Christ, Scientist, Las Vegas License type: Parking lot Address: 300 S. 7th St., Las Vegas Owner: Coyle E. Knowles Jr. Flooring USA License type: Contractor Address: 4221 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Nichole Thomas Focus Commercial Group License type: Real estate sales Address: 3455 Cliff Shadows Parkway, Suite 150, Las Vegas Owner: Bill Boschetto, John Ritter, Darrin Badger and Sierra Kopke

BUILDING PERMITS $31,419,820, commercial — new 5430 Donovan Way, North Las Vegas Techsico $3,258,800, hotel 1440 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Accelerated Construction $1,199,400, fireproof 5675 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Martin-Harris Construction $723,312, multifamily — new 4536 Ponsard Court, North Las Vegas Spectrum Services dba Amal $723,312, multifamily — new 4535 Ponsard Court, North Las Vegas Martin-Harris Construction $209,300, electrical 4335 Arcata Way, North Las Vegas Did not disclose $178,510, residential — new 1816 Slate Ridge Court, North Las Vegas Extended Power $178,431, residential — new 3605 Asia Road, North Las Vegas Extended Power $151,541, residential — new 3604 Asia Road, North Las Vegas Extended Power

$135,177, single-family dwelling tract 10410 Amulet Ridge Court, Las Vegas D.R. Horton $127,850, onsite 3645 Losee Road, North Las Vegas Extended Power $126,197, residential — new 4113 Fairywren Drive, North Las Vegas Extended Power $126,197, residential — new 4112 Fairywren Drive, North Las Vegas Extended Power $116,702, residential — new 4025 Fairywren Drive, North Las Vegas Extended Power $115,700, fireproof 5675 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Extended Power $113,837, residential — new 5129 Lawrence St., North Las Vegas Extended Power $113,202, residential — new 6145 Shoebill St., North Las Vegas Two Master Electricians $113,202, residential — new 4108 Fairywren Drive, North Las Vegas Extended Power $109,800, electrical 2189 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Performance Electric $108,000, mechanical 41 W. Mayflower Ave., North Las Vegas Spectrum Services dba Amal $103,142, residential — new 5457 White Barn Court, North Las Vegas Extended Power $102,376, residential — new 3985 Fire Fox Drive, North Las Vegas Delta Electric Company

$146,000, commercial — addition 4410 Nexus Way, North Las Vegas Extended Power

$99,716, residential — new 5125 Lawrence St., North Las Vegas Nur Electric

$140,027, residential — new 5121 Lawrence St., North Las Vegas Extended Power

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Category: third-party commercial property managers (Ranked by square feet managed as of June 1)

Year est. locally

Total square footage of local commercial properties

Total number of local commercial properties

Total number of local property managers

MDL Group 3065 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 201 Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-388-1800 • mdlgroup.com

1989

9,729,393

137

Carol Cline-Ong, principal/CEO

CBRE 3993 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 700 Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-369-4800 • cbre.com

1984

8,615,248

Michael Newman, managing director

The Equity Group 6018 S. Durango Drive, Suite 110 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-796-5500 • teglv.com

1980

7,500,000

110

Natalie Allred, executive vice president

Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services 4755 Dean Martin Drive Las Vegas, NV 89103 702-221-8226 • gatskicommercial.com

1993

6,380,000

141

Frank Gatski, president/CEO

Cushman & Wakefield Commerce 3773 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 100S Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-796-7900 • comre.com

2005

5,230,000

David Jewkes, senior vice president — Nevada

Sun Property Management 6140 Brent Thurman Way, Suite 140 Las Vegas, NV 89148 702-968-7305 • sunpm.net

2010

4,826,587

Susan Cotton, managing director

Colliers International 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 150 Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-735-5700 • colliers.com

1998

3,057,059

Mike Mixer, managing partner

Virtus Commercial 1333 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-787-0123 • virtusco.com

2008

2,527,058

Chris Emanuel, president/broker

Avison Young 3993 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 350 Las Vegas, NV 89169 702-472-7979 • avisonyoung.com

2011

2,273,072

Debra Sinclair, director

Logic Commercial Real Estate 3900 S. Hualapai Way, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-888-3500 • logiccre.com

2015

1,967,714

Lauren Vaniski, director of property management

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices — Nevada Properties/The McGarey Group 8850 W. Sunset Road Las Vegas, NV 89148 702-267-6991 • mcgareypartners.com

1994

1,945,707

Christopher McGarey, founder/ team leader

American Nevada Company 2360 Corporate Circle, Suite 330 Henderson, NV 89074 702-896-6353 • americannevada.com

1972

1,479,036

Phillip Ralston, president

Juliet Companies 8375 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89147 702-368-5800 • julietcompanies.com

1986

1,453,535

Jason Ahlstrom, principal

JLL 302 E. Carson Ave., Suite 310 Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-360-4907 • jll.com

2008

750,000

Bret Davis, executive vice president

Nevada Development & Realty 2500 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 211 Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-362-4144 • ndrlasvegas.com

1972

729,978

Tedd Rosenstein, president

Firm

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Source: VEGAS INC research. It is not the intent of this list to endorse the participants or to imply that the listing of a company indicates its quality. Visit vegasinc.com for more. Although every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of VEGAS INC charts, omissions sometimes occur and some businesses do not respond. Please send corrections or additions to Jamie Gentner, research associate, jamie.gentner@lasvegassun.com. Send mail care of VEGAS INC, 2275 Corporate Circle, Third floor, Henderson, NV 89074.

Specializing in the Sale of Commercial Investment Property and the Sales and Leasing of Office, Industrial and Retail

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UNLV President Len Jessup

7219 W. Sahara, Suite #100, Las Vegas, NV 89117

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The campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a model of landscaping thatâ€™s both beautiful and waterefficient. Over the past decade, UNLV has converted more than a million square feet of turf to desert-friendly landscape resulting in annual water savings in excess of 45 million gallons. Through landscape conversions and technology enhancements, UNLV has decreased its annual water usage by 76 percent since 2001. And thatâ€™s a good lesson for all of us. Learn what your company can do to save water. Go to snwa.com or call our conservation specialists at 702.862.3736.

METROPLEX Realty successfully represented Philly Pretzel Factory and Shooter Pretzels, LLC in securing their first Las Vegas and West Coast location. We enjoyed working with you, Grand Bazaar Shops, and ROI Commercial on this transaction. Thank you and we look forward to doing more business,

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METROPLEX Realty is a boutique full-service real estate brokerage firm based in Downtown Las Vegas since 2005 serving local, national, and international clients for all their real estate needs. METROPLEX is currently curating several landmark buildings on Main Street in Downtown with limited availability of prime retail, showroom, and creative office spaces for select tenants. Contact us today at 702-900-0350

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