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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MARCH 2018 PUBLISHER

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Home Is Where the Heart Is

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THE CONCEPT OF HOME IS DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE. For some, home is where the family is. It’s the place where weekends were— or still are—filled with baby snuggles, bedtime stories and Saturday morning cartoons. The place where the smell of bacon and pancakes fills the air on Sunday mornings, "do your homework before you go outside" is a daily mantra and unsnoozable slobbery dog kisses take the place of your morning alarm.

For others, home is where the rest is. It’s the place where, after a long day, they go to relax. Where they spend meaningful time with their significant other, enjoy home-cooked meals and settle in on a comfy couch to catch up on the week's latest guilty pleasure TV shows.

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And for us here at Green Valley Lifestyle, home is where the heart is—it's where we get to share meaningful stories with all of you.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MARCH 2018

FEATURES 12 All In Aviation

Paul Sallach Helps Customers

Learn to Fly

18 Your Zen Zone Create a Space in Your Home For Some Me Time

26 Pardee Homes’ Axis Showcases Next-Level Modern New Home Community Offers Six Unique Floor Plans

34 Dinner is ‘Served’ Chef Matthew Meyer’s Salmon Panang

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Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Local Limelight

26 Open House 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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AROUND TOWN of land near the Henderson Executive Airport for a football practice facility and corporate headquarters.

The minimum price for the property, which will be offered through a direct sale under the resolution, is set at $6.05 million. The project’s developer has advised the city that the headquarters and practice facility will create an estimated 250 full-time jobs for nonplayers and will lead to an investment of $75 million in the parcel, which is being offered for sale by the city at a reduced price because of the economic benefits it will bring to Henderson.

In a presentation to the mayor and city council, city staff outlined the potential economic benefits to the community that would accompany the cre-

DIGNITY HEALTH-ST. ROSE DOMINICAN AWARDS MORE THAN $360,000 IN GRANTS TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

ation of the Raiders corporate headquarters and practice facility, including enhancement of the city’s tax base, encouraging additional high-quality development in West Henderson near the Henderson

Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, the commu-

Executive Airport and attracting additional tourism

nity’s only not-for-profit, faith-based hospital sys-

to Henderson. Over a 30-year period, the proposed

tem, has made $364,332 in grant awards to seven

facility would generate nearly $14 million in estimated

nonprofit collaborations in Henderson and Las

property taxes that can be used to invest in enhanc-

Vegas. St. Rose has awarded grants to community

ing public safety, building new infrastructure, improv-

programs for more than 20 years.

ing education and other key Henderson priorities.

Community organization recipients were $75,195 for Mobilizing Medical Care for the Homeless – Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, $60,000 for Second Responders 911 Referral Program –Las Vegas CHIPS, $99,503 for Grow the Veggie Buck Truck –Together We Can, $54,634 for Training

Nevada State College in Henderson has hired

Promotores –Vision Y Compromiso, $25,000 for

two key members of the institution’s leadership

transportation for homebound –Lend a Hand of

team: Amber Lopez Lasater has been named chief

Boulder City, $25,000 for Trac-B Need Exchange –

of staff, and LaNelda Rolley has been named direc-

Nevada AIDS Research and Education Society and

tor of marketing and events.

$25,000 for Keeping Kids Fit –Vegas PBS.

Lasater brings a strong background in public

To be selected for a grant, an organization or pro-

service and education and an impressive track

gram must meet one or more of the following criteria:

record of advancing policy in Southern Nevada.

address the greatest health needs of the community,

In her most recent role, she served as the director

emphasize prevention to address the underlying

of politics and strategic communications for the

cause of health problems, contribute to a seamless

Clark County Education Association where she

continuum of care, build upon and mobilize existing

regularly provided strategic advice to the executive

services in the community, and engage diverse com-

director and president regarding internal and exter-

munity stakeholders in implementation and oversight.

nal matters and effectively implemented various

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES RESOLUTION OFFERING LAND FOR SALE TO RAIDERS FOR PRACTICE FACILITY AND CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS The

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NEVADA STATE COLLEGE WELCOMES NEW CHIEF OF STAFF AND DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & EVENTS

Henderson

City

Council

initiatives. She earned a bachelor's in intercultural communication and a master's in community and regional planning from University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

As chief of staff, Lasater will serve as a senior

unanimously

adviser to the college president and work to imple-

approved a resolution offering the Raiders organi-

ment the strategic initiatives of the office of the

zation the opportunity to purchase a 55-acre parcel

president. Additionally, she’ll collaborate with other

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members of the institution’s leadership team to develop, prioritize and assist in executing the mission, vision and strategies of Nevada State College.

Rolley brings more than 20 years of experience in various facets of marketing and management in the private and public sectors, including higher education. In her new role, she’ll provide leadership and oversight of the college’s communications and marketing initiatives, and promote institutional branding.

Rolley comes to Nevada State College from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where she served as the director of marketing and communications for the Division of Educational Outreach. Before that, she was a marketing communications specialist for the UNLV Public Lands Institute. Before coming to Nevada, Rolley was appointed by the governor of New Mexico to serve as cabinet secretary and deputy secretary for the New Mexico Department of Tourism, where she led the state’s branding efforts. A former radio and television news reporter and sports anchor, Rolley’s work has appeared in several national publications and been recognized with numerous awards. Rolley has a bachelor's in journalism and master's in marketing, management and tourism development from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

MICHELLE ROMERO ANNOUNCES BID FOR HENDERSON CITY COUNCIL WARD Michelle Romero hosted a campaign launch party to announce her bid for Henderson City Council Ward I. Family, friends and the community joined Romero for the official announcement. Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson and Henderson City Councilwoman Gerri Schroder praised Romero for her civic service experience, passion for community and skills needed for the position.

Romero delivered her first official campaign speech addressing her vision for the city of Henderson.

“I have been a Henderson resident since birth. I love this city and its residents,” she said. “I feel it is my duty to give back and ensure residents have the opportunity to weigh in on important issues in our community.”

Serving the city of Henderson for more than 25 years, Romero currently owns a consulting firm that specializes in redevelopment, economic development and planning issues. She serves on the Community Advisory Board for Henderson Hospital and is also a board member for Parallel Innovation Labs, a nonprofit organization created to build educational and laboratory infrastructure to have a rich science and tech ecosystem in southern Nevada.

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AROUND TOWN

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VEGAS PBS ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR 19TH ANNUAL PBS KIDS WRITERS CONTEST

skilled educators who possess a passion for teaching writing. Prizes also include a trophy, framed enlargements of their work and additional reading

Vegas PBS is accepting original story sub-

and writing resources, all sponsored by Janice Allen.

missions for the 2018 PBS KIDS Writers Contest.

All students who enter will receive a personalized

Stories with illustrations by students grades K-5

certificate to recognize their participation.

will be accepted. All entries must be received by 5

To learn more about the Vegas PBS KIDS Writers

p.m. Friday, March 23 to be eligible. Entries must be

Contest, view the application form, review all

mailed or hand-delivered to Vegas PBS Ready To

contest rules and see winning stories from 2017,

Learn, 3050 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89121.

visit VegasPBS.org/Writers-Contest.

The contest is designed to promote the advancement of children’s literacy skills through hands-on, interactive learning.

Stories will be judged on creativity and originality of plot and themes; story structure and use of literary devices; and relevance, quality and originality of illustrations.

The top three winners in each grade level will be honored at a recognition ceremony at Vegas PBS in which the awardees will learn their placements. First place winners will receive a scholarship to attend the Southern Nevada Writing Project’s Summer

We are always accepting submissions for announcements you’d like to see included in our Around Town section. Submissions are accepted via the Contact Us tab at GreenValleyLifestyle.com.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

ALL IN AVIATION PAUL SALLACH HELPS CUSTOMERS LEARN TO FLY ARTICLE ZAK LODHI

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IT WAS DECEMBER 16, 1903. The brisk, cold wind

We at Green Valley Lifestyle love innovation, so we

rolls across the hills of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It's

invited Paul Sallach, the owner of All in Aviation, to tell

roughly 10:30, but just 59 seconds later, the world would

us a little about his company. The first obvious question

be changed forever. This was the first manned flight ever,

is, what is All In Aviation?

and since that fateful day, air travel has changed a lot. From

"Well, it's an experience, letting the customer save

larger planes to higher altitudes, the face of air travel looks

time and money by taking the controls, learning how

nothing like it did before. However, air travel is evolving

to fly and getting to travel at the same time," Paul says.

once again with All In Aviation.

"We also cater to the more experienced flyer, letting

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you get some air time under your belt by renting out our world-class aircraft."

All In Aviation offers instructive flights from Nevada that let customers fly in Cirrus aircraft around the country, balancing luxury with practicality. And these aren't just any ordinary planes.

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Get your hands on the controls.

With All in Aviation you can finally cross learning to fly off your bucket list.

It’s time to go all in!

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"Cirrus planes are the leaders in comfort, safety, practicality and cut-

Henderson Executive Airport—he still makes time to travel.

ting-edge technology," Paul says. "These planes have full airframe para-

"My favorite places to (fly to) are those little out-of-the-way air-

chutes, built-in air conditioning (not standard with small prop planes) and

ports not served by direct airline travel from Vegas: Death Valley,

many more amazing features."

Napa and Aspen."

While this company may sound brilliant, it wasn't always Paul's

Paul's story is one of success because he was willing to go all in. Are you?

dream, He went to school to become an airline pilot, but after 9/11, no

So remember, it's time to go all in! The truth is that the market has spoken,

airlines were hiring. What most would see as a desperate, dark time,

using Paul's own words, people want, "safety, comfort and technology."

Paul saw as an opportunity to do something more. He got appointed as

With the two All In Aviation locations at Henderson Executive Airport and

a flight instructor for Cirrus Aircraft, and, after his contract, he decided

the North Las Vegas Airport, the customers are getting just that.

he wanted to help others experience the joy he felt in the pilot's seat.

But he didn't want to open any old flights school—he wanted to do it

To learn more about what makes All in Aviation such a fantastic flight ser-

his way, and let his customers learn to fly their own way too.

vice, visit AllInAviation.com.

Today, Paul continues that dream by traveling with people, teaching them to fly and soon hopes to grow even more. With All In Aviation taking off—he has recently opened up new facilities at the 14

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YOUR ZEN Zone CREATE A SPACE IN YOUR HOME FOR SOME ME TIME

EXISTING IN THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF OUR EVERYDAY LIVES CAN BE HECTIC! Between taking the kids to school, appointments, work deadlines, and trying to have a social life, we forget to take some time to just be with ourselves. It seems even more necessary today to make the time to unwind, listen to music, create art, write, paint or just chill and read a good book. It is possible to carve out some precious “me time,” which brings us to the question: where is my chill zone? My creative space? My space to just be me?

Local designer and home stager Jennifer Paxson has a few design inspiration spaces to give you some new ideas and help you create that space in your home where you can just relax. When creating your space you want to think about your interests and hobbies. Do you like meditating, listening to music or just need a space that ARTICLE JENNIFER PAXSON 18

is chic just to sit and read? The choice is yours but check out a few spaces Jennifer put together to guide you.

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BOHO CHIC SPACE FOR THE WELL-TRAVELED

get the whole boho vibe with macramé wall hangings and textures

The inspiration for this space is boho. This space is an abode to

like fur and velvet with exotic patterns on throw pillows or vases. The

the jetsetter who travels the world, someone who loves the free spirit

color palette brings in current trends of grays, neutrals and black,

vibe, and visualizes visiting faraway lands like India, Peru or Nepal.

which make this space feel grown up and full of style. You can also

This boho look has a more chic and structured vibe, but you can still

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RUSTIC MODERN MUSIC SPACE AND OFFICE

metal desk, a large leather chair. You can hang your favorite music-

Maybe you are masculine and want a space to do your work and

themed art or get vinyl covers framed. Accessorize with a record

listen to your vintage vinyl? This is a warm, modern space for you

player on an old trunk, coffee table books, fur pillows, maybe even a

guys. To create a rustic, modern vibe, bring in elements to appeal to

crystal skull or globe. Now all you need is a glass of whiskey—just sit

the everyday man: a warm brown color palette, a rustic wood and

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DAVID WOLOSIN'S FIVE TIPS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR VISION

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ers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see

There is a difference! If there is an issue with your new glasses, your

things differently." Today, David Wolosin from Custom Eyes

optician will fix or offer solutions, as opposed to asking a computer

sees things differently.

monitor for help. Your optician will not only make sure your prescrip-

Wolosin says it best with his slogan, "Your vision is our

tion was prepared correctly, but they will also ensure a proper fit.

mission!" He certainly practices what he preaches with five

"At Custom Eyes all of our opticians are ABO-certified, which means

American Board of Opticianry-certified opticians and a dedi-

you will be working with a professional that is committed to you and the industry they represent," Wolosin says. "Choosing

cated doctor of optometry on his staff. He also takes pride in his on-site state-of-theart finish lab that can turn around most jobs the same day they are ordered.

But, Wolosin is running more than just a business—he is running a fundamental cornerstone of the community. Custom Eyes loves and respect the hard work of police officers, members of the military and teachers with extra discounts.

"We love the many facets that make up our industry—from science and technology to health care and most of all, our community.

Dedication is the only word I have to describe the very best eyewear and customer service we provide," Wolosin says when asked what makes Custom Eyes unique.

“In 2007, I started Custom Eyes and, ever since then, I wake up every day knowing that my team can help make a difference in someone’s vision,” he says.

an optician that is ABO-certified is very different than going online to purchase your eyeglasses.

Your ABO-certified optician will take unequivocal measurements that play a role in helping craft eyeglasses with exact precision."

2. Check yearly, see clearly! "I didn't come up with this phrase, but it sure helps to remind me of how even a necessary eye exam is so important to the overall health of your eyes in detecting problems that may occur on the retina, lids and visual system," Wolosin says.

3. Clean and replace your contact lens case!

"We recommend replacing your contact lens case every three months or sooner," Wolosin says. "A 99 cent contact lens case is worth not having a bacterial eye infection. Trust me!"

4. Believe it or not, merely replacing your

He is a master in his field and has been

cleaning cloth every three months will undoubtedly prolong the life

invested in it since he was young.

"I attended West LA College in 1991, but it wasn't until 1994

of your eyeglasses. The job of the cleaning cloth is to absorb the oils

as I worked for an independent doctor of optometry that my love

and debris on the surface of the lenses. By continually cleaning your

for opticianry began," he says. "I was always eager to learn and

glasses with the same oil-filled cloth, you will surely have to wipe

apply my knowledge. Whenever the optical machines needed

harder and assume that the coating is to blame when actually it's just

repair, I was the one who loved to take them apart and see how

the cleaning cloth itself.

they worked, just so that I could put them back together."

Wolosin enrolled in the National Academy of Opticianry in 1996, achieved American Board of Opticianry (ABO) certification in 1998 and became a Nevada board-licensed optician in 1999. In 2007, he

5. Visit Custom Eyes, 175 N. Stephanie St., Suite 130, Henderson, NV 89074, for an optometrist consultation and tailor-fit eyeglass experience.

"Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do,” the Apple commercial concludes.

Wolosin and his team at Custom Eyes are certainly changing the

opened Custom Eyes.

"In 2007, I started Custom Eyes and, ever since then, I wake up

community and the face of the optometry business. Everybody is

every day knowing that my team can help make a difference in

unique, so why not have a custom-made eye experience that is just

someone's vision," he says.

as unique as you are?

ARTICLE ZAK LODHI

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Art comes in many forms. It can be painted on a canvas, sculpted from clay, and expressed through beautiful movement. But what use is a piano without its keys, a pencil without a tip, or art without a future. Well, William Agliata is committed to ensuring that the future of ballet is a bright one, by teaching young people his art.

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Beach, California, to design an ultra-luxury community showcasing

square feet. Both offer up to four bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths and feature views

‘next-level’ modern architecture,” Pardee Homes Division President

to the backyard that are framed by 16 feet of horizontal glass panels that

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Sky at Axis measures approximately 3,062 square feet with three

like Sky, Blade, Frame and Wall featuring one and two-story floor

bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths while Sky X adds a second story and

plans ranging in size from approximately 3,062 to 4,448 square feet.

measures approximately 3,761 square feet with four bedrooms and

Prices start in the low $800,000s.

4 1/2 baths. Both the Sky and Sky X plans extend around a center

The modern luxury Wall plan measures approximately 4,448

courtyard that invites opportunities for indoor-outdoor living.

square feet with four bedrooms, up to 5 1/2 baths and is anchored by

The newest floorplan addition at Axis is Blade, a single-story design

a vertical architectural blade almost 30 feet high and slicing diago-

that measures approximately 3,414 square feet with four bedrooms, 3

nally through the home. A front courtyard entrance leads to the main

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lar. Ages 5 and up. Register in person

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T-Mobile Arena

CityOfHenderson.com for $35. Regis-

The Las Vegas Golden Knights will

ter the day of the run for $40, cash only.

play nine home games this month: March 2, 14, 16, 18, 20, 26, 28, 30 and 31. For tickets and a full schedule of games, visit T-MobileArena.com or NHL.com/GoldenKnights.

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T-Mobile Arena will play host to

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the 2018 Pac-12 Men's Basketball

formational and vendor booths, take

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part in fun contests and meet lots of

formation, visit T-MobileArena.com.

dogs looking for forever homes. All pets must be leashed and handlers

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must be at least 10 years old. Owners

Meet local artists and shops selling art,

are responsible for cleaning up after

comics, jewelry, toys and other cool stuff.

their pets. Admission is free. 10 a.m. to

JAPANESE CULTURE DAY

Dress up as your favorite character for a

2 p.m. CityOfHenderson.com

Green Valley Library

cosplay contest. Sit in on a live record-

Learn about the history, geogra-

ing of a podcast or chime in at a meet-

phy, customs and culture of Japan

ing of the library's Graphic Novel Book Club. Fun for the entire family! Free.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information at HendersonLibraries.com/Mini-Con.

5 MONDAYS DARK BENEFITING MIRACLE FLIGHTS

through hands-on activities incorporating sights and sounds! Free.

Noon to 4 p.m. Register online at HendersonLibraries.com.

The Space L.V.

Twice a month Mark Shunock gathers

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an eclectic cast of guests including

ROVER RUN 5K

stars from Hollywood, the Las Vegas

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FRAUD 101

Cornerstone Park

lebrity chefs for 90 minutes of chat,

Green Valley Library

This fun run is for you and your four-

entertainment and a lot of laughs.

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family. Presented by AARP. Free. 5:30

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HendersonLibraries.com.

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INSIGHT 2018

"SHREK - THE MUSICAL"

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Henderson Pavilion

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More information at

The Henderson Chamber of Com-

The greatest fairy tale never told

HendersonLibraries.com.

merce invites all board members and

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tiered sponsors to attend InSight 2018,

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a Henderson-specific economic drill-

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