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Mark Shaffer Love is in the Air! With the welcome of Spring, for many, it’s a fresh start. The flowers are out, the trees are blooming, the sun is shining and the birds are singing! And all that new fresh growth inspires people to look at new things and new opportunities in their life! At MyVegas, we found love and new opportunities in making people happy. That’s what we do! MyVegas is a “feel good, people” magazine. We make people feel good, and bring the locals their chance to shine, through our Top 100 Features, which in this issue, we are proud to include, the Top 100 Women of Influence, the Top 100 Men in Real Estate, and the Top 100 Businesses in Las Vegas, and every page in this issue is filled with love!

So very important! We want you to know, the amazing women in this issue have clearly made a difference in Las Vegas. For some, a difference in one life, for others, a difference in many. And

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we couldn’t be more proud of this year’s winners! Make sure you RSVP for the Top 100 Women’s Luncheon for May 9th for an amazing opportunity to sit with some of Vegas’ extraordinary women!

Get info and RSVP at www.top100lunch.com Our readers have spoken, and made their votes for the Top 100 Men in Real Estate! If you’re looking to buy or sell, these men are the best of the best! You can count on them for the highest in quality of service, a history of education, and a level of professionalism that is unsurpassed. Give anyone of them a call, you’ll be very pleased!!

Lastly, our Top 100 Businesses of Las Vegas boasts the locals favorites! We encourage you to flip through these pages, and visit any of our proud partners of the Top 100 Businesses… and tell

Attorney Dallas Horton and Publisher Mark Shaffer them you saw it in MyVegas! Whatever your plans and dreams are ahead, we wish you an abundance of success for the upcoming season, and we’ll see you at a MyVegas New Issue Launch Party soon! MV

Every issue, MYVEGAS Magazine brings you new covers featuring people and places that make Las Vegas on of the best cities in the world! This Spring Issue is dedicated to the TOP 100 WOMEN OF THE YEAR and the TOP 100 MEN IN REAL ESTATE which features phenomenal women and men making a positive impact in our community. This issue, we are proud to feature Mariah Fineman of idrink beverages, Brandy White Elk of Innovative Real Estate Strategies, JC Carrillo of Simply Vegas Real Estate, John Gafford and Gavin Ernstone of Simply Vegas Real Estate.

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On the Cover: Mariah Fineman, Is used to having her hands full. As a six year old in Lebanon, she escaped bomb shelters to live The American Dream.

Today she is a wife a mother and President of idrink beverages. Tasked with stewarding nano technology from the world of science into our daily lives, her background has given her the platform to run the day to day operations of this emerging local company.

On the Cover: Brandy White Elk Is the Broker-Owner of Innovative Real Estate Strategies, providing residential, short sale, investor, commercial and property management services in Las Vegas. Celebrating her 10th year in business, Brandy and her team have successfully closed over 1800 real estate transactions. She supports several local charities in Las Vegas.

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On the Cover: Gavin Ernstone and John Gafford Is the Broker Owner of Simply Vegas. John specializes in selling luxury homes in Henderson. His passion is helping Simply Vegas agents grow their own businesses by assisting in the building of their own teams.

Gavin Ernstone has been selling real estate in the Vegas Valley since 1995. Through innovative marketing techniques and with personal dedication to his clients, he has since established himself as the premier luxury agent in town.

On the Cover: JC Carrillo Is a Real Estate agent and Team Leader at Simply Vegas Real Estate. He left his six-figure salary job to pursue real estate with a giant mission: to help as many people, himself included, realize the ultimate American dream of owning a home.

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Contents MYVEGAS Ask The Mayor......................................................................... 3 This November Vote Yes on Question 1 Marsy’s Law............................................................................... 7 Top 10 Women’s Dress Up Events this Spring/Summer............................................................24 Las Vegas’ Top 100 Women of The Year.................. 26-53 Determination and Drive...................................................38 Single Moming in Las Vegas.............................................40 Matzinger Institute of Healing.........................................42 Las Vegas’ Top 100 Men in Real Estate................... 54-65 New Home for the Las Vegas 51’s...................................66 Las Vegas’ Top 100 Businesses................................77-100 The Reason I Got Married............................................... 108

MYBEAUTY & HEALTH Spring Cleaning to Clear Skin..........................................12 The Power of Scent..............................................................18 Summerlin’s Top Doc, Holistic, Cosmetic, Dr. Jim Wright Giving Back to Las Vegas......................20 Don’t Quit, Get Fit.................................................................23 40 is the New 30 – 10 Steps to Better Health.............24 The Power OF Essentail Oils..............................................25

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MYREAL ESTATE Las Vegas Real Estate Market...........................................70 Are You Living in A Smart Home?...................................72 Steps to Buying a Home in Today’s Market.................74

MYCAREER Quick Tips to Explain Gaps in Your Employment History........................................................ 105

125 MYRESTAURANTS The Modern Vegan........................................................... 112 Chef Spotlight: Chef Javier Chavez............................. 114 Hot New Restaurants....................................................... 116 Food & Wine Events.......................................................... 118

MYENTERTAINMENT Pia’s Perfect Life................................................122-123, 125 Spring Into Fun Happenings at Station Casinos.... 124 Station Casinos Concert List.......................................... 124

MYCANNABIS How Cannabis is Helping Women with Debilitating Menstrual Cycles....................................... 126

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Pekes, Paws & Tails............................................................. 130

MYEVENTS Top 100 Lawyers of Las Vegas Luncheon......... 132-133 Top 100 Lawyers Magazine Launch Party....... 134-135

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But Seriously, #METOO

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METOO is an all too serious movement currently making headlines to avoid making mention of. Many strong and powerful women have been subjugated to inequality or a misogynistic leader and/or boss, or significant other at one point in time in their life. It’s often times been said that “it’s not about what happens to you, but it is about how you react to the situation that matters”. This movement spread virally in October of 2017 on an international level. As some say, where there’s one cockroach found crawling, there’s more than likely a ton of others behind that one. This is true for women across the country who have had enough, living in a time where we have continually accepted negative behavior by allowing it and not coming together to support one another and take a stand for what is right. This issue is dedicated to female survivors. Women who have survived any significant amount of abuse typically go one of two ways. They traditionally either take a stance of: whatever doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger, or they revert into a victim mentality blaming what’s happened to them for their circumstances.

The ladies reflected in the pages of the 2018 Top 100 Women of the Year truly are the epitome of success and survival skills are a foundational and fundamental concept of their levels of achievement. The goal of the Top 100 Women issue is always to inspire support among other likeminded and successful women. Although, we wish we could include many more of the phenomenal nominees, this year’s Top 100 list is spot on! And we hope you enjoy learning about local entrepreneurial female leaders as much as we have. The entire #METOO campaign aligns one common vision: “empowerment through empathy,” indicating that survivors of abuse are not alone when they go through challenging times and if we can share that same message of strength, courage and empathy in our own local community, we can all help heal and shape our city and support those who have tremendous potential to help make Las Vegas increasingly the best city to live in. Both women and men alike.

Although the current movement and initiative is indicative of women who have endured abuse, men are not exempt from suffering and enduring hardships, at least in my opinion. Not from a feminist standpoint, but from a humanitarian standpoint, feminism never did much for me,

By Candice Shaffer

except for ensure that when raising my daughters as a single mother, I surely got to bring home the bacon, cook it up in the frying pan, and a special thank you to feminism; I was now able to clean up after it was served as well, then wake up and do it all over again. Not to say that I disagree with positive societal changes for women’s rights, but having strong, supportive male roles that back the positive changes is key.

in the industry to deliver unparalleled service to the movers and shakers right here in our Vegas Valley. You will notice some common faces and some rising stars that we have had the opportunity to learn about how they take care of their clients’ needs, home after home.

Residential, commercial, whatever your real estate needs are- be sure to turn to the best in the industry!

This issue, we are also pleased to bring you the 2018 Top 100 Men in Real Estate. It’s a fast-paced market currently in Las Vegas, and these men exemplify the best in the business!

With remarkable success and some incredible customer service skills; whatever you need- they have you covered! From specializing in specific types of homes and specific areas, these Real Estate professionals work with some of the best

Please follow us on social media @ MYVEGASMagazine to stay up to date on upcoming events and happenings right here in our city. We do hope you will join us out for an issue release party or esteemed Top 100 luncheon very soon! Thank you for your continued support to our advertisers and hope everyone has a wonderful spring season this year! MV

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This November Vote YES on Question 1 Marsy’s Law for the Victim’s of Crime

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ational Crime Victims’ Week is coming up soon the week of April 8th through the 14th. Victims of crime have little or no rights. Nevada has the opportunity to change that wrong to a right this year. Nevada voters will head to the polls this fall to vote for their choice of candidates in this election cycle. In addition to candidates, voters will also have the power to vote for THEMSELVES. The Nevada Secretary of State’s office has assigned Question 1 to Marsy’s Law for Nevada on the November ballot. This proposed constitutional amendment would guarantee enforceable rights for victims of crime.

Working to spread the word about this impactful measure is Lynda Tache. Lynda is the Political Director for the Marsy’s Law for Nevada campaign and spends her time reaching out to lawmakers, advocacy groups, victims and citizens to answer questions about the measure and secure their support.

Lynda knew there was more to be done in Nevada. Now, Tache is focused on serving victims of crime by advocating for Question 1 Marsy’s Law for Nevada. Certain rights protected under Question 1 would ensure victims or surviving relatives to have a guaranteed voice, consideration, and information that every victim deserves to have when undergoing the judicial process and having to face their perpetrator.

The accused should have important, protected rights. Marsy’s Law which is Question 1 on this November’s ballot levels the playing field by providing specific guarantees to the victims, enforceable by law, including certain rights such as the following specific rights • The right to receive information about the services available to crime victims • Right to be treated with fairness and respect throughout the criminal justice process • Right to be protected from the defendant • Right to notice of all public proceedings in the case

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Right to be reasonably heard, upon request, at all the public proceedings in regard to the case

This national effort is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in California in 1983. A week later he was released pending his court proceedings and confronted the victim’s family, who had no idea he was out of jail. Today her brother, Dr. Henry T. Nicholas, is working to secure a voice of protection for victims and their families, in every state. Marsy’s Law has already passed in California, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota and Ohio. This year, we are hopeful Nevadans will pass this initiative with their support and their vote.

Lynda Tache and a growing list of victims, advocacy groups, legal experts, law enforcement, as well as politicians, and city, county and state leaders are uniting on behalf of victims of crime.

Lynda’s passion for doing what is right for the good of others shines through again - especially for those victims that have suffered further abuse by the criminals that victimized them.

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Ms. Tache has dedicated her life to serving the people of Nevada in many different ways.

In 2007, Tache worked with the legislature, community leaders and parents to create the first autism legislation in Nevada. In 2009, Lynda started the Grant a Gift Autism Foundation in

honor of her son, Grant Tache. Today, Grant A Gift for Autism is partnered with the UNLV School of Medicine serving thousands of individuals and family members who are living with autism.

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Top Beauty & Health Professionals in Las Vegas

MYVEGAS Magazine is very proud and excited to introduce our expanded Beauty and Health section! In this issue we

are privileged to be able to feature many of the top beauty and health professionals in the Las Vegas Valley. With stories from our experts, you’ll learn trendy tops and get expert secrets to looking and feeling your best for any occasion, whether it’s a night on the town, or a day in the park! Get pampered with a visit to the day spa, tanning salon or beauty salon. Improve your overall esthetics at one of our Med Spa’s. Get clear at one of our Vision experts, and enjoy your beauty and health, because you deserve it!

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Spring Cleaning to Clear Skin

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auna is in bloom, and that global quarterly tilt signals the ushering in of seasonal events like Spring Break, Prom, Senior pictures, and summer shenanigans. Now is the time to weed away pimples and dark spots, stimulate smooth skin, and reap the rewards of a clarifying skin routine. Follow these tips to ensure your spring selfies don’t require a filter.

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Weed: Weed out clogged pores, shed dead skin, and prevent stubborn black and white-heads with the magic of Retinol. This ingredient can be found OTC but lower in concentration than the powerhouse RX Retinoids. Nonetheless, a good brand will label a percentage with the form of retinol

being listed in the first five ingredients.

Besides helping with acne, Retinol is a great combative against fine lines and wrinkles.

Use nightly, but be cautious of drying, redness, and peeling. A gentle cleanser and facial moisturizer may be needed to calm irritated skin.

ingredients like Vitamin C, Coenzyme Q10, Resveratrol, Manuka Honey, and Flavonoids like Green Tea are popular in modern skincare products. It’s best to apply a combination of these with a sunscreen SPF 30 or higher every morning 3.

Sulfur products also offer a great way to clear dirt and debris from skin to prevent acne and unclog pores. Although the smell is funky, the results are divine 2.

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Feed: Nourish your skin with the right antioxidant nutrients to heal damage and replenish a youthful appearance. Active

Fix: Attend to collateral discolored damage, caused by bumps, blemishes, or UV rays by using a brightening cream daily. Look for the active ingredient of Hydroquinone and Kojic acid. OTC brands can carry a 2% concentration. Yet again, read your labels, as the right dose should be listed in the top five ingredients. Expect a slow lightening of dark spots over 3-6 months. These brighteners work best in combination with a Retinol Add in a hydroxy-acid wash to assist in removing damaged skin cells and uncovering brilliance. Components such as glycolic, salicylic, or malic acid are great for clearance of acne or simply exfoliating.

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Water: Even your skin needs H20 to grow and glow! Hydrate with the moisture loving effects of Hyaluronic Acid. This natural skin constituent can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water! It plumps out saggy skin, refreshes, and smooths.

Additionally, look for products that contain ceramides, another natural skin element, that forms the building blocks of our moisture barrier.

It repairs dry skin from the bottom up.

Just like a beautiful garden requires meticulous care to spring forth in bloom, so does your skin. With a little effort and choosing the right products, you will glow a beauty of your own.

Erika Kimble, BSN, MA, MS, APRN is the CEO of www.yourbeautelab.com, an e-commerce of Affordable-Unique, Specialty, & Licensed Dermatology Products. She is also a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner at Linda Woodson Dermatology in Las Vegas, author, pageant queen, and Health & Beauty Journalist. MV

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Congratulations Carolyn A. Matzinger, M.D. for her nomination to the

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Of the five basic senses smell is the most powerful. Think about it. How many times has a particular aroma transformed you back to a memory? For instance, the power of aroma plays a very important role in wine tasting. Wine sensory kits are a fun way to test your sense of smell and aromas can range from “new mown hay” to “violets”. My husband often comments when first smelling a particular wine that it reminds him of the violets his grandmother use to grow on her window sill.

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Where one particular scent is attractive to one person it can at the same time elicit an overpowering or sickly response to another.

Your body chemistry has a lot to do with how a perfume will smell as well. A particular perfume could smell wonderful on me but create a negative response on you. That’s why I always recommend visiting a store that will let you take home a sample to try in your environment. Trying them in the store can be fun but after smelling a couple of those fragrance strips your nose is overwhelmed and confused.

Whether we realize it or not the power of scent does influence everything we purchase and consume from household to beauty products.

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Dr. Wright says, Zirconia Implants are the only dental implants we place these days. Today it is just not necessary to put Titanium or other metals into patients mouth.”Modernizing dentistry with these and the other new technologies which lie ahead, are that which give all of us hope. “ As Doctors we get to choose how we practice.

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New Vista Wine Walk starts March 3 they have a full season! For over 14 years, New Vista’s Wine Walks have been Las Vegas’ perfect Saturday night on the town! Stroll, sip and sample multiple tasting stations featuring a variety of wines, specialty cocktails, spirits, and craft beers. Enjoy live music, great dining and shopping options Saturday , March 3, 2018 See other dates as well. 7pm-10pm Town Square Las Vegas 6605 South Las Vegas Blvd Price -$30 GA -$85 VIP https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-vistawine-walk-tickets-42258255580 Oscar Viewing Party – Variety’s 9th Annual Salute to Hollywood. Variety The Children’s Charity of Southern Nevada, will host the best Oscar Viewing party in town!

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MYVEGAS Magazine polled over 100,000 of our readers to find the 2018 Top 100 Women in Las Vegas. These women come highly recommended by our readers and our community! There’s no shortage of fabulous females in the Las Vegas Valley, so ranking among the Top 100 Women of the Year is an extraordinary honor and a sought-after accolade. These women truly give their all - sacrificing time, energy and resources - to positively impact our community each and every day. Here at MYVEGAS, we are blessed with the privilege of providing our readers with fun and inspiring content, and the ability to recognize some stand-out women in this special feature issue.

The leading ladies honored in this Top 100 Women of the Year issue make up a mere fraction of the incredible women in our city and, although we wish we could honor all of them, there are exponentially more than we had room to print. With that said, we are privileged to be able to credit these 100, very deserving, women.

Look inside some of the best companies in the world and you’ll find a single individual whose energetic personality emanates outward to the rest of the team. GreenONE Holdings is no exception. The Las Vegas based company that makes idrink beverages, has a “David slays Goliath” attitude spawned from years of scrapping with store owners to gain shelf space in an industry dominated by Coke, Pepsi and Dr. Pepper. This determined attitude from a next generation beverage company competing in a “pay to play” industry, stems from the passionate mentality of its leader, Mariah Fineman.

Having come from the bomb shelters of Lebanon to Las Vegas at age 6, Mariah learned English as her third language from a “speak and spell” toy, while helping her mother care for her 3 brothers. From an early age, Mariah learned a work ethic born out of necessity and a sense of giving back, through the appreciation of her new life. That background was the perfect platform for her current day pairing with idrink.

When GreenONE Holdings attained the rights to a totally new technology that would enable nutrients and minerals to quickly absorb inside the human body without any taste; the company realized it had a dilemma. How do you explain to a jaded consumer, that sugar was no longer needed to effectively deliver nutrients into a beverage? This predicament dictated the hiring of someone that was not only smart enough to understand this delivery system, but was also able to humanize it, and convince a skeptical marketplace to embrace its benefits.

No small task in a field full of beverages that only insinuated health; with their messages meant to mislead an unsuspecting consumer.

mentality. These qualities had them believing she could build a culture in a company needing a role model.

Mariah immediately showed her deep commitment for creating relationships by convincing Mark Walters at Terrible Herbst to embrace this new technology and its benefits for the human body. idrink multivitamin water became Las Vegas’ “more than just water” brand, through this key partnership that motivated Mark to steward the brand. Mariah used this momentum behind the brand to then convince Ken Wrathall and the team at Nevada Beverage, (the local Budweiser distributor) to take idrink to the rest of the Las Vegas community. Now, as the company’s full time President, Mariah has rewarded local investors by expanding idrink’s footprint to John Lenore & Co. in San Diego and Haralambos Beverage Company in LA, The OC and 5 other counties.

Both of these elite distributors were inspired by Mariah’s passion for the brand and the product’s unique ability to hydrate consumers. Their motivated staffs were inspired to triple idrink’s store count over the last 6 months. All this while Mariah has focused on the family culture of the company and duplicating her mentality of compassion and hard work.

When there were hurricanes last year in both Texas and Florida, idrink’s team sent care packages of pallets to the families in need and said it was from Las Vegas “with love”. When the attacks on our own city occurred, they stopped everything for three days and company trucks delivered both food and idrink to the workers and rescue units. They also rushed to the blood banks and helped pass out food that they had purchased with their own money. They instinctively knew the right things to do.

An intelligent steward with a “never say die” attitude who could inspire and lead by example, was ultimately far more important in tackling this task, than someone with beverage experience and pedigree.

idrink’s vision and culture has now inspired former executives at both Snapple and Monster to come aboard the growing idrink team. idrink now seems poised to go up the West Coast and has a list of other companies’ employees that are asking to come aboard this tight knit, healthy drink company’s group.

Mariah’s education and her resume did not define her. What investors saw that impressed, was an individual with an old-world sense of family. A loyal and compassionate person with a build it from scratch

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Anna Billings

During her 11-year tenure, she has had the honor to represent Anne Fontaine here in the Community. She is able to join people together through fashion and philanthropy. Being able to support charities she believes in, while creating lifelong relationships along the way is a joy for her every day.

Ashley Hawks

is the broker/owner of Black & Cherry Real Estate, ranking among the top 3% brokerages in Las Vegas and managing 1500+ residential properties; 1 million sq.ft. of commercial real estate. Ashley has served on various local/state committees, is a GLVAR REALTOR of the month award recipient, an NVAR Leadership graduate & was voted Best PM Company in 2017-Best of LV.

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Carolyn G. Goodman

became the mayor of the city of Las Vegas on July 6, 2011. Carolyn has devoted much of her life to volunteerism and education in Las Vegas.

She has been recognized with the “Distinguished Nevadan” award and has become a Sarah D. Barder Fellow in The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth and an Alumna of the Year in Education at UNLV.

Cassandra (Cassie) Mor

is a UNLV alumni, while studying there, she got her Real Estate license and started selling homes. She and her husband own and run The Mor Group which specializes in Property Management and working with buyers and sellers.

Christine McNaught

a Native Las Vegan and Residential Real Estate Broker for 25 years.

She prides herself in balancing all that life has to offer: Family, Career, Friends, Self improvement and Giving Back to the community that she loves.

Living with passion in everything that she does is her motto in life.

Courtney Grossa

established Community Management Group in 2009 to provide ethical, quality management services to Southern Nevada’s homeowners’ association. Courtney and her staff work passionately to enhance the communities they serve. Backed by years of industry experience and dozens of state and national certifications, the CMG team delivers exceptional customer service to communities while preserving the association’s property values and financial health.

Crystal Schulz

Always going the extra mile for Realtors and homebuyers, Crystal’s commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction makes her one of the Top 100 most influential women in business. In June, Crystal will ride 545 miles over 7 days down the California coast to raise $10k for AIDS research and services.

Dani Bradford

Reaching almost $7 million in sales in the last year, Dani Bradford is a well-known and trusted Las Vegas real estate agent. Often working on behalf of federal and local law enforcement families and military families, Bradford goes above and beyond for her clients.

She loves representing her clients with the utmost professionalism. She is a Las Vegas native, married to a veteran, and her oldest son is a disabled veteran.

Dawn Houlf

Possessing more than 20 years of experience in sales, negotiating, marketing and customer service, Dawn Houlf brings her indispensable resources and execution to every real estate transaction. A resident of Las Vegas since 1978, Houlf has seen many changes in the last 30-plus years. She dedicates her skills and expertise to assisting clients and other Realtors.

Dawn Gibbons

is a successful businessperson and has received many accolades including: Business and Professional Woman of the Year; Who’s Who in Business; Who’s Who in Politics; Who’s Who of Women; the Attorney General’s Role Model of the Year; 2014 Distinguished Women of Nevada’s Excellence in Media Award; and the Las Vegas Women to Watch Award.

Dayna Roselli

is a news anchor for Channel 13 Action News’ Good Morning Las Vegas and Midday on KTNV. Roselli is an Emmy Award-winning anchor who was named one of the Top 100 women of influence in Southern Nevada by MYVEGAS magazine in 2013. She is a graduate of the State University of New York at Fredonia.

Debbie Ritchey

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Chief Executive Officer/ Founder Debbie Banko has been the driving force of the company’s success since its founding in 2000. With more than three decades of commercial and government consulting experience, her customer focus and commitment to quality have been key to providing innovative solutions that exceed customer requirements within cost and schedule constraints.

Debbie Roxarzade

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Debby Wright

in conjunction with Dr. Jim Wright, envisioned the fusion of a premium medical spa and dental experience. This is what Four Seasons Dental Spa has developed into.

Debby is a graduate of GIA, Hoffman Institute, Avatar, and a CTI Certified Life Coach. Debby believes wholeheartedly in giving back and supports many local charities including St. Jude, Easter Seals, Rotary, and Summerlin Ladies Club.

Dr. Fauzia Carullo

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Gaye Stephens

director business development focusing on marketing communications for MSM Concierge and New Image Advanced Laser Center.

Stephens will serve as a primary source of information on standard operations procedures, public relations and client development.

Dr. Eva Littman

is Las Vegas’ most trusted and knowledgeable fertility expert. The Founder and Practice Director of Red Rock Fertility Center, she was trained at some of the world’s leading institutions including Stanford and Duke University and has been named “Top Doctor Fertility” for the past five years.

Denise Valdez

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Gigi Roundtree

is the Founder & President of Common Tree. A local 501c3 Non-Profit that helps local students in need and provides relief to those experiencing challenging circumstances. Since 2016, Gigi and her Phenomenal Board Members have been servicing our community with hope and love.

Ginnie Salazar

a native Nevadan, and proud Graduate of UNLV. She’s the Executive Director of Logistical Solutions, LLC a local woman owned Environmental Contracting Firm and the President Elect for NAWBO SNV. She is the 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year and also the 2017 Nevada SBA Woman Owned Business Recipient.

Glenda Lippman

is the CEO of Lippman Media which provides specialized business development consulting in Southern Nevada and Northern California.

Lippman Media is a growth strategy and public relations firm focused on driving results through understanding the market, influence, thought leadership, and creating experience.

Hayley Brown

MD, FACS, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and CEO of Desert Hills Plastic Surgery Center in the Las Vegas and Henderson community since 2000. A mother of four children, she is consistently recognized for excellence in the field of cosmetic surgery both locally and internationally. Dr. Brown works side-byside with her husband Steve Brown MD, an anesthesiologist, to provide optimal results in face, breast, and body rejuvenation.

Heide Hanley’s

passion is real estate.

She is a professional who provides exceptional service, striving to do the best for her clients.

Her driving force is to be of service to her community. Hanley works diligently with people to help fulfill their dreams, providing the professionalism they deserve.

Jamescia Hambrick

is the Founder & Owner of Hambrick & Associates Legal Nurse Consultants. A mother of two sons & three grandchildren. She is a Registered Nurse recognized in her field both locally and nationally. Jamescia also serves on Board as Director of 501c3 Leg Coalition Las Vegas. She is pursuing FSU Law Degree.

Jenna Montijo

is a Las Vegas Native and UNLV graduate.

A Broker/Salesperson at One Nevada Realty Services. She has a natural enthusiasm and love for the real estate.

She prides herself on providing exceptional care and integrity for her clients. In addition, she enjoys giving back to the Las Vegas community through service and being a mentor/motivator to others.

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TOP 100 WOMEN OF THE YEAR Jennifer Burbank

started her first business in 2003, and in 2012 launched FNOM Worldwide. Company highlights include an event logistics partnership with Red Bull, the production of the official Mayweather Promotions pre-fight parties, producing the annual Corona Super Bowl party weekend and a West Coast booking partnership with Voss Water.

Kema Ogden

is an entrepreneur that has been able to bring her passion of health, wellness and education to southern Nevada. She founded the Ogden Family Foundation which provides programs for under-served families for over 10 years. She is also co-owner of Top Notch The Health Center and is executive director of Community Outreach Medical Center.

Kim Wagner

is the co-host of “Wake Up With the Wagners.”

Previously, Kim spent six years as the weekend anchor for News 3. Kim is also a board Member for Safe Nest, as well as a local TV ambassador for Make-AWish of Southern Nevada, with her husband Dana.

Krista Whitley

Founder and CEO of Altitude Products, Krista has building a cannabis empire that includes the cannabis industry’s premier marketing and sales agency Social Media Unicorn; the cannabis industry’s most explosive product launch to date with The Weekend Box; and the licensing rights to some of the cannabis industry’s most established brands for the state of Nevada.

Laurie Delre

was born and raised in Las Vegas. In 2014 she became President of Western Reporting Services, Inc., a Nevada court reporting company that has been in business in Nevada for almost 30 years. Laurie spent nearly 20 years in the legal field before running Western Reporting Services, now one of the oldest and trusted court reporting firms in the State of Nevada.

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Linda Naw

one of Las Vegas’ most recognized real estate agents. She has been named one of the top 25 Women in Real Estate, Top 40 under 40 and is the Past President of Las Vegas Women’s Council of REALTORS® 2017. Much of Linda’s success can be attributed to her community involvement.

Lisa Davis

is the Associate Director of the UNLV Lee Business School MBA Program.

Her professional and community involvement includes serving on the National Association of Graduate Admission Professionals Experts Bureau, board member of Super Summer Theatre and advising two student organizations, Golden Key and the MBA Student Association.

Mariah Fineman

is used to having her hands full. As a six year old in Lebanon, she escaped bomb shelters to live The American Dream. Today she is a wife a mother and President of idrink beverages. Tasked with stewarding nano technology from the world of science into our daily lives, her background has given her the platform to run the day to day operations of this emerging local company.

Meena Ramanathan

has been with Family Doctors of Green Valley since its inception as their business administrator.

Meena, with her computer information technology and management background, has been a pioneering resource in making the Family Doctors team very efficient.

Michelle Velez

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in on “Wake Up With the Wagners” and on weekend mornings on News 3 at Sunrise and News 3 Today.

She joined the News 3 team after spending four years at KSNV’s sister station in Yuma, Ariz. Michelle devotes a lot of her time to cancer fundraisers and related events. Before moving to the Desert Southwest, Michelle lived in Sand Diego where she attended San Diego State University and earned a degree in Journalism and Political Science. Over the span of three years and three different stations, Michelle worked her way up from an intern to a producer and then made the move to Arizona to start her broadcasting career.

Marie Mortera

co-anchors FOX5 News Live in Las Vegas, as well as co-hosts MORE. Starting her career in Detroit, Michigan, her dedication and love to the business opened the door to work for one of the top radio stations in the city- WGHB, where she was then recognized by FOX 2 News, after six months on the air she was pirated away by WXYZ and the rest is history!

Lisa Smith Perry

is a spiritual and accomplished woman.

She faces challenges with diligence and positivity, committed to finding solutions for whatever comes her way. As a mentor, she immerses herself in finding ways to empower the young women she coaches. She is committed to her family and friends, effortlessly connecting people through her kindness and empathy.

is a fun-loving mom of three beautiful kids that were homeless before she adopted them. Her passion in life is to help mankind and to make the world a better place.

She has lived in Las Vegas for 25 years and she also owns an Allstate Insurance Company that she’s had for 20 years.

Marie Mortera, anchor for News 3, joined the FBI Las Vegas Citizens Academy Alumni Association, was named “Best Anchor” by the Electronic Media Awards two years in a row, and received an award from Las Vegas’ Filipino-American Heritage Foundation. She gave birth to a daughter in 2014, teaches prenatal yoga, and has been asked to teach victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, natural disasters, and first responders.

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Rena McDonald

is the managing partner of McDonald Law Group, who handles Business Development, Family Law, Real Estate and Estate Planning.

She attended the William S. Boyd School of Law. Rena McDonald also sits on the board of The Shade Tree and is a national spokesperson for Executive Pride.

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She joined Millennium Settlements in 2012 and specializes in cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, minors and class action as well as non-physical injury cases such as employment, discrimination and attorney fees.

Sherry Swensk

has been waking up early-rising TV viewers each day as the weather anchor for 8 News Now This Morning since July of ’94. Sherry serves on the board of the Desert Southwest Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, working to help thousands of Southern Nevadans – including her own Mom – and their families living and dealing with the disease.

Sydney Smith

Psychotherapist, Behavioral Researcher, and founder of RISE Center for recovery; a comprehensive addiction treatment center with a specialty focus on gambling addiction, located in Las Vegas. She also works actively on gambling research and awareness in the Nevada tribal communities. Sydney has dedicated her career to helping Individuals and families suffering from problem gambling.

Yolla Alsabaggh-Arnold is a Lebanese-American who is fluent in Arabic. She grew up in Orange County, Ca and has called Las Vegas home for 14 years.

Her past experiences have been in the mortgage, casino and have recently branched out to open an appliance repair business.

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Tricia Kean

has been a weekday anchor for 13 years, and a longtime advocate for consumers in Southern Nevada who have been ripped off or scammed.

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MY SUCCESS

Successful Sisters: Determination and Drive

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hose two words have always stuck with me throughout my entire life. Sure to most people determination means setting a purpose and drive means to move something by force, but to myself and my sister it means much more than that. See to truly understand what motivates us you have to understand where we came from. We were raised by a single mother who on average made $10 an hour. We never had any child support, we never had health insurance and to shop at a secondhand store was our norm.

By no means were we poor, we always had food on the table and she always got up and went to work everyday. She was teaching us. Our mother taught us how to work hard for what we wanted, to never rely on anyone else and I always go after what we wanted. And never accept failure as an option. But most importantly she taught us Independence. Independence to choose the life we wanted, the independence for what financial freedom would provide us and the to

be self-reliant. See she told us NEVER to accept a hand out and to give always and be gracious with our giving, even when we had very little of our own. There were many times I remember as a child, after all of the bills were paid my mom had $50 to live on to support three people for two weeks. $25 a week , and this wasn’t in the 1950s this was in the late 1990s. But even in those days we would donate, donate to women shelters, donate to animal charities, and donate to homeless people. Because we were always grateful for what we had.

Fast forward to today, I look at my sister and she is a perfect shining example of what a strong woman can be. She started as a part-time teller at a bank at 17 years old, she has worked for this bank for 20 years and in 20 years she’s received many promotions but most recently she’s been promoted to the Senior Vice President - Regional Executive for Nevada, managing hundreds

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upon hundreds of employees and 71 branches.

She’s also been awarded many of times for her philanthropic efforts As she currently sits on two non-profit boards, as well as her banks charitable contribution sector where she has been instrumental in delivering checks of over $200,000 to amazing charities throughout the valley. And She has 4 small children, all which she gave birth too while working and climbing the corporate ladder. To say that I’m proud of my sister for leading a strong example of a strong woman, wife and mother would be an understatement.

I learned from watching my sister and from the lessons that my mother was instilling in us. I purchased my first home at 18 years old and went onto own over 15 different homes and rental properties by the time I was 30. See I became a Realtor, I wanted to be in control of my own life and my own income. I always was an entrepreneur at heart. I wanted to Live a life by design, a life where my income will have no ceiling. I entered the real estate business at the very young age of 18 years old and rose to the top of my field by the time I was 21. At age 25 I was I was being interviewed by magazines and news outlets to go over my “secrets of the business”. Funny thing is, there was no secret.

The only secret was a strong work ethic and the determination to be the very best. To date I’ve of been asked to speak in front of crowds of hundreds upon hundreds of people, I’ve sat on panels across the nation, I’ve mentored and trained hundreds of Realtors and helped structure entrepreneurs to become true business owners. I have been regarded as one of the top 25 women in real estate for the past decade and I’ve sat on over 20 board of director positions for various organizations and nonprofits. Currently Im so blessed to lead a young women’s youth group. Today i run and operate a team of nine real estate professionals all while having my three beautiful children and raising them in the industry. I’m blessed beyond measure.

Determination and Drive will forever be words that i will live by.

See I believe you CAN have it all, you CAN be an executive, you CAN be an amazing wife, you CAN be an amazing mother and give back to your community all at once. MV

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MY SINGLE MOM LIFE

Single “Moming” in Las Vegas

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ust another manic Monday! Oh wait, what day is it? It’s Tuesday. I lost a day…again!

This is typical due to my overworked, overstressed brain. I am single moming so hard! Mom by day headliner by night; this is my life.

The morning after a show night is mostly organized chaos. If I’m lucky I’ll grab 4-5 hours of sleep, fit-full, restless sleep mind you. Who can shut their brain off after a full day? I lie awake in bed thinking about what I forgot to accomplish. I think about the thoughts that I think about then I think about the things that I thought about.

Then I think about the thoughts that I’m thinking.

If you cannot relate consider yourself lucky.

6:30AM Ok, I’m awake! The new puppy needs to pee and eat, the kids need to rise and shine, I need to make breakfast, make lunches, sign homework, and ensure no school necessities have been left at Dad’s house, which is usually the case. I hustle my 12 year old son off his phone and through our morning routine we’ve been doing for the past decade, which he seems to conveniently forget everyday! Clean clothes, brush teeth, brush hair, shoes, coat, backpack, lunch, and out the door by 7:45. Simultaneously my 14 ½ year old daughter cannot seem to get dressed because she’s chatting with the on line friends she’s made in Korea. Hopefully South Korea?! Thank you age of the internet!

Now people reading this please empathize with me as I’ve been conveying to my children what priorities are and how to manage time since they were old enough to wipe their own bottoms. And yet this knowledge continues to elude them. Why is it so hard to remember the basics of hygiene? Parenting comes with lots of surprises along the way. Lots of mistakes, tears, some yelling, time-outs, needing a do-over, and a million hugs and kisses. It’s all worth it!

Now back to my daughter a teenage girl! I know what you’re thinking…ornery, hormonal, eye rolling, foot-stomping, sassy teen, however I am blessed she does not fit the stereo-type.

Thank you God! She is an angel, my Sabrina.

But then I have a Nico too. Don’t judge! I love both my kids equally. I just find my impetuous, temperamental, passionate, ADHD, sometimes sweet, rambunctious son slightly more difficult to

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deal with. But the “I love you’s” keep on coming and therefor keep me going day after day.

Not only does single parenting pose several challenges such as flopping children back and forth between two homes, two sets of rules, two definitions of “healthy eating,” and both parents who free lance and have unpredictable schedules. Now let’s try throwing a date into the mix. “Fagetaboutit!”

Just the thought of putting on make-up and heels to entertain a potential suitor is exhausting.

It means I have to take time for me. I have forgotten this concept. That means a shower, get gussied up, and drive to God knows where in the valley to meet a stranger you may or may not even like. This is not high on my list of priorities.

There are times I would like a male, grown-up companion, but I’m just too darn tired. My neighbor’s are my best friends so when I need wine and adult conversation I simply run across the street. Again, thank you God. When I became a Mom my priorities shifted. My wants, desires, and dreams were put on hold, willingly. I am now third in line to get my needs met. This is unconditional love; it’s what I signed up for. It’s what I love most about my life. That being said, I am constantly apologizing to friends and fellow entertainers for skipping out on their performances or having to blow off an event.

Heaven forbid I try and schedule a coffee date with my bestie? Wouldn’t you know it the school calls and my son has a fever and needs to be picked up. This is my reality. My life is not my own.

Now both children are home with the flu and I cannot afford to get sick otherwise the whole house will crumble. If I cannot sing, I cannot work. If I cannot work, I don’t get paid. If I don’t get paid, I cannot put food on the table! Who’s going to pay the mortgage this month? And on and on and on and on! Remember the Calgon commercial? Yes please, take me away.

Now I have much to be grateful for and while I am appreciative of the Las Vegas entertainment community and their support throughout the years, I wish those who aren’t single moming could empathize with my daily dilemmas. It’s impossible to be in two places at once. Sorry I miss out on most red carpet appearances. But my desire will always be to care for my children.

I have been blessed with a career in Las Vegas spanning over two decades. I am blessed to be a “stay-at-home Mom” by day and a “Diva” by night. Being a single parent means I have to do the full-time job of two people. I am always compromising, defending, teaching, and learning. It’s truly exhausting and rewarding at the same time.

Of all the shows I’ve had the pleasure of starring in parenting is by far the hardest role I’ve ever held. Thank God for my single Mom #girlgang besties. Vegas being the transitory city that it is can be hard to cultivate lengthy, meaningful friendships. I consider myself incredibly lucky.

Not only do I have my 80 year old, amazingly spry father living in Vegas, but I’ve also developed my “chosen family.” These single mom’s have become my therapists, physicians, chef’s, baby sitters, and overall saviors of my sanity. Every crappy parenting misstep or rotten dating faux pas, they have my back and I have theirs.

The saying “it takes a village” is so true! I’m so glad I’m single Moming in Vegas. It has taught me to go with the flow, be flexible, and forgive myself for my imperfections. Thank you to my family and friends who have gotten me through some very rough years, you know who you are and I love you.

Now I gotta go. The kids gave me the flu! MV

Dani K. Bradford Voted Top 100 Women in Real Estate

Native to Las Vegas, Dani truly knows this city and is one of the most trusted agents for Federal and local law enforcement families. Dani takes the time to understand each client’s unique desires and puts forth an amazing level of energized personal service making sure those desires are met or exceeded. Selling millions in the last year, Dani is recognized as a realtor who goes above and beyond for her clients.

Dani is also experienced with home selling and buying for military veterans and the rapid timelines and unique loan requirements involved. Her husband is a veteran and her son a disabled veteran. Her email is DaniKBradford@gmail.com.

Dani is also the Las Vegas Media Captain for the annual “Ride for Kids” motorcycle run and the “Cruisin for a Cure” car/motorcycle show, both benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation - a national charity working to cure the kids of childhood brain tumors.

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MYSUCCESS

Matzinger Institute of Healing

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eople often ask me, “How did I come up with the idea of Matzinger Institute of Healing?” My response, “because of my son, we ran out of options with conventional medicine and I was not going to give up until he was healed.” My son, Harley, was born with a rare genetic condition called Angelman Syndrome.

Angelman Syndrome is a condition in which there are deletions on chromosome 15; the result of this genetic mutation manifests as developmental delays in language and motor skills.

There are significant neurological dysfunctions, which impact his health, normal daily functions, and seizures.

At the age of 6.5 years, Harley was challenged with uncontrollable seizures. I followed the conventional medical standards for treatment and Harley was placed on multiple medications with no benefit of resolving the seizures. In addition, Harley suffered several adverse and detrimental reactions from the medications.

Harley was significantly deteriorating, unable to function and dying in front of us. Desperate to save our son, I chose to step outside of the realm of conventional medicine for a treatment. Our searches lead us to Lipid therapies (PK Protocol)

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developed to stabilize cell membranes and transform the outcomes of multiple medical conditions. Within 72 hours of using the Lipid therapies along with placing Harley on a specific eating plan and oral supplements, Harley seizures ceased and all medications were discontinued.

This life-altering event occurred in Jan 2011 and to date, Harley remains seizure medication free.

As a result of my quest to save our son and circumvent the pitfalls of conventional treatments, the Matzinger Institute of Healing was born. The practice of MIH is to recreate total health by improving the immune system and decreasing inflammation. MIH utilizes Epigenetics and state-of-the-art membrane treatments with an emphasis on the gut-brain connection. Membrane medicine targets the root causes of ailments on a cellular level by balancing cell membrane fatty acids. Groundbreaking treatments targeting membrane fatty acids include IV lipid infusions, Bio-Medical Lipid Colon Cleanses and infrared sauna sessions, alongside nutritional balance and detoxification. Finally, treating the root cause of medical conditions leads to a more natural physiological resolution.

By Carolyn Matzinger Dr. Matzinger’s career began in 1987 upon receiving her Medical Degree from Wright State University School of Medicine. Completing her Internal Medicine Residency Program in 1990 at the Kettering Medical Center provided the basis for Dr. Matzinger’s study in Internal Medicine followed by Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine. As a Diplomat of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine, she has worked diligently to be at the forefront of her specialty. Dr. Matzinger’s career has been honored numerous times throughout the five states she is licensed to practice.

Dr. Matzinger is also a proud member and leader of her community, serving as a Board Member of the Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Recently, Dr. Matzinger was named one of 2017 Top Doctors in Las Vegas. When finding time to focus on herself, Dr. Matzinger enjoys participating in bodybuilding competitions where she has placed first in 2014 and fourth in 2016.

Please visit www.MIH.vegas for more information about MIH and Dr. Carolyn Matzinger. MV

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Master Event Planner You have a very interesting backstory can you give us the highlights?

When I was a baby I was left in a basket at a church in Seoul Korea and was found by a priest. I was raised in the Star of Sea Orphanage before I was eventually adopted by an Italian American family from Massachusetts. Last year I returned to Seoul on my birthday to visit the same church where I was abandoned and had the opportunity to spend the entire day with the children in the orphanage. It was such a monumental life experience.

What do you love about event planning?

I love creating something from nothing. I think that’s the essence of being a true entrepreneur. There’s something so intrinsically satisfying about the planning process, you get to see all of your creative ideas realized at each event.

What would be a stand out event for FNOM Worldwide?

We are very fortunate to work on events for so many incredible brands but I’d have to say our marquee event is the Corona Gameday Super Bowl Party. Over the last 4 years attendance has grown by more than 100%. Each year we have guests that fly in from across the country just for the party. This year Cypress Hill performed and Wayne Newton popped in as a surprise guest, it’s a lot of fun!

You have a long track record of events but you’ve been doing a lot of speaking engagements, including Keynote Speaker for Mayweather Promotions Titans of the Trade. Do you see yourself doing more of this in the future?

Definitely, I genuinely enjoy sharing my story because it was 7 years before I had my first successful event. I know there’s a very thin line between failure and success, so if my many failures can inspire just one person to stay in the game long enough to reach their break through then it would all be worth it.

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Las Vegas Entrepreneur Kema Ogden Wears Multiple Hats in Spearheading Community Projects As a long-time Las Vegas community-minded business entrepreneur, philanthropist and CEO Kema Ogden wakes up every morning refreshed and eager for the daily challenge of advancing remarkable community changes.

Kema takes pride, for example, that in 2008 she founded The Ogden Family Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization along with her husband, Jonathan Ogden, a former professional football player who played offensive tackle with the NFL Baltimore Ravens and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Foundation’s goal is to provide homeless, foster and at-risk youth, as well as underserved families, with programs and services that support families, unite communities, and promote healthy lifestyles in southern Nevada.

Mrs. Ogden is also executive director of the Community Outreach Medical Center, a nonprofit clinic that provides medical and behavior services for low-income and high-risk Southern Nevada populations. COMC offers a wide-range of medical services that include: prenatal care for teenagers and women ages 16 to 40 in partnership with the University of Nevada School of Medicine and University Medical Center Hospital’s Baby Steps Program; an extensive HIV/AIDS program; cancer screenings; family planning services for women such as PAP smears, mammograms, pregnancy tests, gynecology services and birth control and services for men that include testicular exams, prostate screening, nutritional counseling and safe-sex counseling.

Kema has the distinction of being Nevada’s first female minority owner of a

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“Health and wellness has always been a passion of mine,” Kema says. “I’m fortunate to have been able to bring health and wellness strategies to the community for over 10 years as an entrepreneur.”

And just recently, Kema joined the board of the national organization Doctors for Cannabis Regulation, the first and only physicians’ organization dedicated to the legalization, taxation and effective regulation of cannabis for adult use. Kema will be serving on the development committee of the eight-member board based in Washington, D.C. “ I am extremely honored and humbled to be selected as one of the Top 100 Women in Southern Nevada by MYVEGAS magazine and to be acknowledged as someone helping to make positive changes and differences in people’s daily lives,” Mrs. Ogden says.

“Southern Nevada is my home and I hope to be very involved for many years to come as an active leader inspiring individuals to reach for their dreams, while pursing healthy bodies and strong minds.”

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2018

Las Vegas’

TOP 100 MEN OF REAL ESTATE

Las Vegas proudly hosts approximately 17,000 licensed real estate agents, who make a difference in so many lives here in our fine city! At MyVegas Magazine, we found the TOP 100 MEN IN REAL ESTATE, and are proud to grace these pages with a group of fine gentlemen who can make your dreams come true as well! We polled over 100,000 of our readers to find who they recommend, and all of these men come highly recommended by our readers, and our community! Ranking among the Top 100 Men on Real Estate is an extraordinary honor and a sought-after accolade.

These men truly give their all – sacrificing time, energy and resources – to positively impact our community each and every day. Here at MYVEGAS, we are blessed with the privilege of providing our readers with fun and inspiring content, and the ability to recognize some stand-out men in this special feature issue. The leading men honored in this Top 100 Men of Real Estate issue make up a mere fraction of the incredible men in our city and, although we wish we could honor all of them, there are exponentially more than we had room to print. With that said, we are privileged to be able to credit these 100, very deserving, men.

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TOP 100 MEN IN REAL ESTATE Adi Mor

came to Las Vegas in 1998 to study at UNLV. After graduating he and his partner started buying homes at the Auction and flipping them. Adi and his wife currently own and run The Mor Group which specializes in Property Management and working with buyers and sellers.

Anthony Knight

has achieved many accolades in his real estate career, such as YPN’s “Top 40 Under 40” award, induction into their Hall of Fame, and Best of Las Vegas 2016 and 2017. Anthony is also the Founder of Foster Friday, which raises money and awareness for abused and abandoned animals.

Chip Madsen

Resident since 1997 with Over 11 years of practicing real estate helping all types of needs from luxury housing, residential and commercial land, office buildings as well as leasing. Top producing agent for last 6 years straight in his brokerage by commission and transaction sides. His attention to detail and relationships with his clients make for smooth and successful transactions.

Chris Patrick

has quickly risen to the top of his field.

With 47 transactions and over $14 million in sales for 2017 Chris has consistently ranked in the top 2% for production among all Las Vegas REALTORS and has won several awards of recognition. His ‘client first’ mentality has earned him top ratings on multiple review platforms.

Dale Snyder

is the CEO and founder of The Snyder Group at Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas. When Dale is taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the real estate industry, he will be found spending quality time with his wife, son, and daughter.

They spend most of their free time rock climbing, hiking, and traveling.

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David R. Tina

moved to Las Vegas in 1997 and quickly became one of the top 5 realtors in Las Vegas, Summerlin and Red Rock Country Club.

In 2007 he became the Corporate Broker of Realty ONE Group where he helped transform the Summerlin Branch from 200 agents to 620 agents.

Frank Gargano

is a licensed real estate broker with an active business in Las Vegas. His specialty is new homes, residential sales, REO and construction development. FRANK GARGANO is a licensed real estate broker with an active business in Las Vegas. His specialty is new homes, residential sales, REO and construction development.

Frank Napoli

has been at the forefront of the growth and progression of this fabulous city.

Mentored by his father and now carrying on his legacy, Frank learned at a young age that selling real estate is a privilege and that being knowledgeable and attentive to his client’s needs will set him apart in this industry.

Gavin Ernstone

has been selling real estate in the Vegas Valley since 1995.

Through innovative marketing techniques and with personal dedication to his clients, he has since established himself as the premier luxury agent in town. As a principal of Simply Vegas, Gavin has applied that same ethos to the brokerage.

Gordon Miles

president and COO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties, is responsible for the business operations of Americana Holdings, which includes Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties, Arizona Properties and California Properties. A native Nevadan, he’s worked in the West’s top resort destinations with some of the country’s wealthiest elite. Miles is a renowned real estate expert.

JC Carrillo

is a Real Estate agent and Team Leader at Simply Vegas Real Estate. He left his six-figure salary job to pursue real estate with a giant mission: to help as many people, himself included, realize the ultimate American dream of owning a home.

John Gafford

is the Broker Owner of Simply Vegas.

John specializes in selling luxury homes in Henderson. His personal team, the Gafford Group, averages selling over 200 homes a year and his passion is helping Simply Vegas agents grow their own businesses by assisting in the building of their own teams.

Jonathan Jacobs

has been a licensed agent in Las Vegas since 2005. Specializing in selling and acquiring residential single family homes for his clients, he has sold hundreds of properties in the Las Vegas valley. He has been involved in all aspects of the single-family investment process, facilitating construction, leasing and property management services, selling and acquiring for investor clients and developers.

Ivan Sher

a top luxury real estate expert in Las Vegas, leads an elite team specializing in luxury homes and high-rise properties. He’s been involved in more than $2 billion in Southern Nevada real estate transactions. Last year he represented both the buyer and seller of the most expensive residential real estate transaction in Las Vegas history.

Kami Zargari’s

passionate drive and undimmed devotion is what has defined his work ethics. His company, Triumph Property Management is an innovative, hightouch approach to management & luxury Real Estate perfected by his team. As a result, Mr Zargari has access to the people, benefits and expertise they need to properly manage his clients assets.

TOP 100 MEN IN REAL ESTATE Kamran Zand

As the founder of Luxury Estates International, Kamran Zand leads the fastestgrowing luxury real estate brokerage in Las Vegas. By maximizing new technology, social media outreach and an in-house marketing department, the company has seen sales revenue quadruple in just three years. Zand now leads a team of more than 30 agents and is a global authority on multimillion-dollar estates and highrise condos.

Kolton Villa

is a family man and long-time Vegas resident. He is a major contributor to local nonprofits such as Vegas Healthcare, Healing Hands Abroad, and Three Square. Kolton prides himself on service excellence and enjoys helping others, truly living by the words “Adding Value to People and Property, In That Order!”

Mark Anthony Reyes’

high level of loyalty and integrity resonates with buyers and sellers as he approaches each real estate transaction with enthusiasm and intellect.

His vast knowledge of Las Vegas’ multifaceted ever changing market and close attention to detail complement his collaborations with clients.

Mark Minelli

with over a decade selling and buying real estate in the Las Vegas Valley, he and his partner Mark Anthony Reyes specialize in residential properties throughout Las Vegas. Their passion for the business, innovative marketing approaches and tough negotiating skills have helped make them leaders in the industry.

Mark Stark

owns and operates a multistate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices real estate firm with operations in Nevada, Arizona and California.

The companies are leaders in their respective markets, with 25 offices and 2,500 real estate sales executives, comprising the largest independently owned Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise in the world.

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Michael Gardner’s

unique approach to collaborative design with his clients has resulted in breathtaking work which is reshaping the global perception of Las Vegas-based architecture. Michael’s work includes several award-winning properties in Southern Nevada including properties at the Mandarin Oriental and Ascaya.

Michael Zelina brings a wealth of knowledge to Luxury Estates International (LEI). As the Director of Business Development / REALTOR®, Michael seeks out quality onbrand affiliates that are committed to the marketing and selling of luxury property. It is Michael’s mission to provide LEI affiliates the training and direction necessary for creating a unique red carpet experience that no client can forget.

Pete Torsiello,

REALTOR® is the broker and owner of NextHome Community Real Estate | The Torsiello Group.

In addition, Pete is the Team Leader of The Torsiello Group brand.

Pete has developed his career in to becoming one of the top producers in the city with a top 1% ranking in 2013,2014,2015,2016 and 2017.

Randy Char

Broker/President of Char Luxury Real Estate in Las Vegas, is a man on the move. In addition to his luxury boutique’s everpopular local charity events. This top 1% producing real estate marvel also serves as the respected position of National President for the Asian Real Estate Association of America, a 16,000-member strong trade organization.

Ryan King

is the owner and broker of King Realty Group, and owner of VegasData.com. Ryan has been a broker for over 5 years and has more than 12 years in the real estate industry.

He began his career by launching Foreclosure Magazine, the only print publication in Las Vegas dedicated to the foreclosure market in 2009.

Shaun Marion

With over 30 years in Las Vegas and over 20 years as a Realtor, this is the only industry Shaun has known. He has dedicated himself to his clients and now as the Team Leader of his Keller Williams office, he is now dedicated to the success of his agents.

Stan Hicks

Drawing on over 35 years of combined experience, the Stan Hicks Group™ is highly capable of working with a wide variety of customers be it any scale or scope. By utilizing proven methods and understanding the client, we can effectively move any transaction with finesse, confidence and ease.

Steve Hawks

is a B.S. Finance Real Estate & Law with 20 years’ experience. Steve received his real estate license in 1998. His first year in real estate he became the number 1 producer for Century 21 southwest region. Also recently Steve finished in the top 1 percent of all Las Vegas and Henderson agents.

Tommy Leigh

knows what it means to give his whole heart and mind to something.

In addition to being the President of Vegas One Realty, Tommy continues to serve as a real estate broker. He is also an established mortgage broker specializing in VA loans. Tommy takes great pride in his company’s ability to put clients first.

Zach Walkerlieb

In Zach WalkerLieb’s career as a real estate professional, he has always strived to be aware of valuable local information and at the leading edge of technological developments in the real estate markets. With this knowledge, Zach will learn and understand your desires and needs, and always provide the best advice and insights possible when it comes to managing the sale or purchase of your home.

My name is JC Carrillo and I am a Real Estate agent and Team Leader at Simply Vegas Real Estate. I left my six-figure salary job to pursue real estate with a giant mission: to help as many people realize the ultimate American dream of owning a home.

I separate myself from all others in our industry in the fact that I believe we can do better as real estate professionals because the consumer deserves more, they deserve better. We educate our clients. We put our clients’ interests at the forefront of everything we do because in the end real estate is much more than making that commission; it is about our clients buying or selling the largest asset they will ever have.

I started my team when I realized that to really and truly deliver on the promise of outstanding real estate service, it takes a village. That’s why the essence of the JC Carrillo Group’s culture is teamwork. When you choose a JC Carrillo Group agent at Simply Vegas to help you bring your goals to fruition, you gain not only the support of that single agent, but the support of our entire family of professionals—and every single one of us is invested in your success.

Whether a client is buying or selling a $200,000 home to multi-million dollar estates and high-rises, we only know one way to do real estate. We do not compromise our level of service based on the price of the transaction; all of our clients receive a 5 star, 5 diamond level of service in line with the world-renowned service you will receive at many of our luxury resorts in Las Vegas.

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Geoffrey Lavell

Michael Moretti

Samuel Schwartz

Alex Adabashi

Harvey Blankfeld

Michael Panos

Scott Beaudry

Avi Dan Goor

Jack Woodcock

Michael Ring

Shane Beall

Brad Snyder

Jason Mattson

Mickey Karacsonyi

Shane Nguyen

Bret Runion

Jeff Hatfield

Noah Bates

Shane Scott

Chris Rubeis

Jeffrey Galindo

Noah Herrera

Stephan Bland

Corey Toushin

Jerry Masini

Paul Mangual

Stephan Smith

Craig Tann

Jim Fong

Randy Maher

Steven Franklin

D. Michael Klinger

Joe Herrera

Richard Querney

Stuart Sheinfeld

David Brownell

Joe Iuliucci

Rick Brenkus

Taylor Prince

David Radcliffe

Jon Berkabile

Rick Turley

Thomas Love

Derek Miyano

Joshua Galindo

Robert Little

Tim Kelly Kiernan

Doug Thompson

Kenneth Lowman

Robert Pistone

Tony Vane

Douglas Proudfit

Kirby J. Scofield

Roger Ayala

Troy Kearns

Elie Morris

Mark Perry

Roger Owens

Wayne Laska

Flavio Jimenez

Mark Wiley

Ron Ventura

Zar Zanganeh

Frank Antonacci

Matt Suiter

Russell Arnold

Gean Haffey

Micah Rhett

Ryan Crighton

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New Home for the Las Vegas 51’s

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owntown Summerlin is quickly becoming a go to development destination for sports facilities. Come 2019, Downtown Summerlin will welcome The Las Vegas 51’s into their lively, award winning master planned community with a brand new State of the Art stadium.

Downtown Summerlin is already home to the practice facility, City National Arena for the Hockey Team, Las Vegas Golden Knights. The new Stadium will be called “The Las Vegas Ball Park” and will have the capacity to seat 10,000 people.

It is an overall win-win for the Minor League team, Fans, and Downtown Summerlin.

Summerlin began its development in the

1990’s by the Howard Hughes Corporation. The community is “ranked in the country’s top 10 best-selling master-planned communities for nearly two decades”. Downtown Summerlin began its first development phase in 2014 and today offers retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment, all within a short walking distance. Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager stated, “This new stadium will be an incredible asset for our community”.

Of course, it will be a sad end to the days played by the Las Vegas 51’s at the Cashman Field, owned and operated by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Once state of the art when it first opened in 1983, it was their home for the last 35 seasons. However,

By Brenda Damian in recent years there were growing concerns about the outdated stadium and might be easy to understand why this is a favorable move for the team and fans. None the less, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Rossi Ralenkotter said, “I am pleased to continue our long-standing partnership with the team and am excited about the tremendous opportunities Las Vegas Ballpark will bring to Southern Nevada with its new home in Downtown Summerlin.”

Not only will the new stadium serve as the Las Vegas 51’s new home, the Las Vegas Ball Park will be used for several entertainment events and will surely be designed with those uses in mind.

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Las Vegas Real Estate: The Market is Hot The local Las Vegas real estate market is on fire and is set to be cooking for the next few years. With the onset of our national sports teams, the Las Vegas Golden Knights, the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Las Vegas Lights, this town is set to explode with real estate values. In this market, many properties are receiving multiple offers and same day sales which means homes are flying off the shelf.

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HE MARKET IS HOT: The local Las Vegas real estate market is on fire! And it’s set to be cooking for the next few years! With the onset of our national sports teams, The Las Vegas Knights Hockey team, and the Las Vegas Raiders, this town is set to explode with real estate values. The under $300,000 home market is selling super-fast. 83% of homes in this rage are selling in 60 days. Some homes, if set to sell right, and move in ready, are selling as quick as same day. And in this market, some properties for sale are receiving multiple offers, as much as 20-25 offers on the same house, all at once. The median price in Vegas is now at $260,000, which is up 10% from last year, and these homes are flying off the shelf. In some cases, homes in this price range are selling “over appraisal” because of the shortage of homes for sale in today’s Las Vegas market. (Recent MLS count was only

5157 homes on the market). And 2017 Sales are outpacing last year 2016.

Luxury homes, ($750,000 and higher), are also moving at a fast pace than usual. Average days on luxury market are around 120, and the selling prices are very close to the listing price, if not the same.

For those in a pinch for the down payment, you might want to consider the HIP program! Home is Possible. Many lenders are offering this “Grant” program, to assist you in coming up with your entire down payment. Very attractive for those who thought they could not buy a home. With the HIP program, a Home is Possible!

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3.75% $926 $1,042 $1,158 $1,274 $1,389 $1,505 $1,621 $1,737 $1,852 $1,964 $2,084 $2,200 $2,316 $2,431 $2,547 $2,663 $2,779 $2,894 $2,946

4.00% $955 $1,074 $1,194 $1,313 $1,432 $1,552 $1,671 $1,790 $1,910 $2,025 $2,148 $2,268 $2,387 $2,506 $2,626 $2,745 $2,864 $2,984 $3,037

4.25% $984 $1,107 $1,230 $1,353 $1,476 $1,599 $1,722 $1,845 $1,968 $2,086 $2,214 $2,337 $2,460 $2,583 $2,706 $2,829 $2,952 $3,075 $3,129

4.50% $1,013 $1,140 $1,267 $1,393 $1,520 $1,647 $1,773 $1,900 $2,027 $2,149 $2,280 $2,407 $2,533 $2,660 $2,787 $2,913 $3,040 $3,167 $3,223

4.75% $1,043 $1,174 $1,304 $1,435 $1,565 $1,695 $1,826 $1,956 $2,087 $2,212 $2,347 $2,478 $2,608 $2,739 $2,869 $2,999 $3,130 $3,260 $3,318

5.00% $1,074 $1,208 $1,342 $1,476 $1,610 $1,745 $1,879 $2,013 $2,147 $2,277 $2,416 $2,550 $2,684 $2,818 $2,953 $3,087 $3,221 $3,355 $3,415

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Are You Living in a Smart Home??

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o, you’ve got a Smart Phone, maybe a smart watch, and we all know “you’re” pretty smart. So why not a Smart Home? Imagine walking into your house, putting the keys down and saying “RELAX”, and the mood lighting comes on, the blinds go down, and your favorite relaxing song comes on the sound system! Or you’re at work one morning, and you forgot to lock the front door… you grab your phone, and lock it from your desk! It’s here! Smart Homes are taking over, and if you’re not there yet, better get on board!! You’re gonna love the features and conveniences, and… it will make your home more attractive and sellable and… potentially increasing your homes value over all the others!

Here’s a current list of some of the Smart Features you can add to your home and life right now!

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SMART CAMERAS: Both Motion and Audio triggered recordings for 7 days back, todays Smart Cameras are wireless and come with no long term contract! They include 2 way audio, Siren, Night Vision, DIY installation, weatherproof, 1080p HD Quality, Smart Alerts, and Free Mobile App! Imagine, being able to monitor your homes activity, while you’re away, right from your phone! And the new Baby Cams come with Air Sensors and a Music Player! Many companies to choose from!

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SMART DOORBELL: Ding Dong! Ring is the new doorbell! Now you can answer the door from your Smart Phone or Computer!

With crystal clear HD video, you can monitor your front door and even has night vision! With a built in Motion Detector, this unit works on any home, with or without an existing doorbell. Security has never been better!!

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SMART LIGHTING: When you want to set the mood, there’s no better lighting than Smart Lighting for your home! Be the living room, bedroom or bar area, you can now bring color uplighting effects to any home! Helps you relax, and get away from the bright world we all live and work in.

You can flash your team colors during your favorite game, and also control your lights

when you’re away from home, or make a schedule for your lights to come on and off. And best of all, “voice control” means you can change everything with your word!

Smart Lighting, from white to color, for any room. I recommend the HUE system!

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SMART THERMOSTAT: Now, a thermostat that programs itself, and then pays for itself!

These new thermostats learn how to ready your habits, and then save you energy when you’re not at home! NEST is the brand I highly recommend.

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SMART DOOR LOCKS: On your front door, you’re gonna want one of these! You can lock and unlock your door from anywhere in the world, all from your Smart Phone.

It’s BlueTooth connected and also features “Touch Open”, similar to your car, you don’t need the key anymore, but it comes with keys for back up, as well as a key fob, offering a variety of options for your front door, that you didn’t have before! I recommend the KEVO system!

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VOICE COMMAND CONTROLLER: Wow, did I say WOW! These things are great!

Now you can run your entire house just speaking out! Lights, Camera, Action, Music, Blinds, TV, Stereo, literally anything that plugs in, can now be operated with your voice!! And with Alexa’s Echo Show, you can SEE your commands! Order recipe’s with your voice, get the sports updates, watch your security cameras, stream music from your favorite channel!

Everyone should get one of these babys!!

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SMART TECH FOR PETS: Imagine, saying hello to your loved ones from work! And giving them a treat at the same time! The new wireless, two way audio units with treat dispenser system, allows all this and more! Includes built in 1080p HD camera so you can see how happy they are, right from your phone! Take pics and videos too!

All wifi, try the PetCube or Guardzilla! Your pets are gonna love you for this one!

For a tour of today’s new Smart Homes, and see them in action, call me! I’d be happy to take you on a New Home Tour! Mark Alan Shaffer, Realty One Group. 702-497-5715 MV

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Steps To Buying A Home In Today’s Market…

It’s A Sellers Market Out There!

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o you are ready to buy a home here in Vegas? Well before you begin that journey, take my advice to avoid some of these common mistakes and pitfalls…. that often lead to financial unrest and often emotional disheartenment. First be aware that it’s a “SELLER’S MARKET” which has adverse effects on the BUYER. The Seller has certain advantages in a Seller’s Market, that don’t usually occur in a balanced market. Homes that normally take 3-4 months to sell, are selling now in 3-4 days!

And some with 10-20 offers on the same house, in ONE DAY! Buyers have to be READY! When they find that perfect home, they need to have all guns loaded and ready to seal the deal! Here are my personal steps I recommend for all my buyers in this Seller’s Market.

PREQUAL LETTER: Get your prequel letter asap! First things first!

A prequal letter is a Pre-Qualified Letter from a Mortgage Lender, stating that they have prequalified you for a certain amount of money to buy a house. To the Seller, that means you are strong, already qualified, and can close the home and move in quicker. You look like a much stronger buyer than everyone else. Don’t even go looking at homes, till you have that letter in your hand! That’s the Golden Ticket!

OFFER OVER LIST: Be prepared to offer “Over List”, which means offering MORE than the Seller has the home listed (priced at). If it’s the “Perfect Home” for you, it’s probably the perfect home for someone else too. And it’s perfectly legal to pay a man more than he’s asking for his house. The reason today’s buyers are offering over list relates to a few points. They really love the home, and really want to get it before anyone else does. Other buyers are out there looking at the same time, and the Seller will most likely accept the Highest and Best offer. Not that you have to, but know that it’s very common to see offers Over List in this Seller’s Market.

KNOW YOUR FINANCES: After meeting with the Mortgage Lender, you will have a clear picture of what your financial strength is… what you can buy, how much of home you can buy, what size of down payment

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you will need, and what your monthly payments will be. You might be pleasantly surprised how strong you are! Meeting with a lender costs absolutely nothing, and only takes 30-45 minutes. Time well spent to prepare you for this exciting chapter of your amazing life!!

CHOOSE A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT: In my opinion, the most important decision you can make. Google and real estate websites are not up to the minute accurate, however your agent has instant and accurate access to the current status of any home. The home you see on your computer could already be sold.

Outdated and old information. Your agent is also looking out for your best interest. Most people wouldn’t go to court without a lawyer, and I wouldn’t go looking at homes without a Professional Real Estate Agent. They know the questions to ask, how to negotiate a better deal, and they have the resources to protect you along the way.

MAKE A LIST: Sit down and put some thought into your search. What area of town do you like? Do schools matter? Shopping? Parks? How many bedrooms? Baths? Pool? Fireplace? Garage?

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Think about your growth and expansion plans. I recommend taking a sheet of paper, and drawing a line down the middle, and on the left side, put your “Must Have” features… and on the right side put your “Would Be Nice” features. This will give you a better picture of your vision, and also some great points for your real estate agent.

MAKE IT FUN! This can be the most enjoyable experience of your life, if you let it be. Home shopping is FUN! I love going shopping with my clients on weekends! It feels like I’m buying my house all over again. Seeing different things, different floor plans, different ideas… opens up a whole new world than what we see in our own domain seven days a week. Selecting your new home, planning moving day, fixing up your new home the way you like, making it YOURS! It’s all part of the fun of buying a home.

Hope you enjoy this journey, and if you’re not sure if you would qualify for a new home, or not, please don’t hesitate to call me and let’s get you PreQualified! It’s Free, Easy, and could change your life! Thank you for your time, and reading this! Mark Alan Shaffer, Real Estate Agent at Realty One Group, Las Vegas. 702-497-5715 MV

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Luxury Home Specialist Pebble tech pool/spa. Attached 2 car garage and 43' RV garage. This Direct: 702.497.5715 property is listed at $950,000.

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Las Vegas’

TOP 100 BUSINESSES

Las Vegas is home to many outstanding individuals and businesses. This year, MYVEGAS Magazine is proud to introduce our Top 100 Businesses in Las Vegas section! It features the community’s most elite organizations, companies and restaurants. They are renowned city-wide and highly acclaimed by locals and visitors alike.

With spring time upon us, that means finer weather and more outings with the family, and what better time to announce our Top 100 Businesses in Las Vegas list? These companies are widely varied – from Food and Entertainment, to Health and Beauty, to Home and Garden, and beyond. We hope you’ll check them out!

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Cannabiotix is an award-winning cannabis company, founded in California by Jeff Buchman and Neema Samari, that expanded to Nevada to continue their mission of providing the highest caliber cannabis products to consumers. With over a decade of experience, Cannabiotix is dedicated to creating and cultivating the most elite genetics in the cannabis industry today. The company’s foundation is built on using natural and sustainable farming techniques to cultivate unique, connoisseur quality, carefully curated cannabis ensuring consumers are getting the best marijuana grown free of any carcinogen additives. Cannabiotix has been awarded over 25 different accolades and consistently provides the market with exclusive award winning cannabis strains that have one of a kind cannabinoid and terpene profiles.

Aside from flower, Cannabiotix extracts and vape cartridges provide consumers the opportunity to enjoy a distinguished artisan grade marijuana experience. All input used for Cannabiotix concentrates and oils is internally sourced to ensure the highest standard of quality control in all facets of our production sector. The company is dedicated to using the latest technology and cutting edge practices to produce clean and safe, strain specific alternatives for those that enjoy cannabis. Consistently innovating to provide patients with the most elevated cannabis experience, be on the lookout for new Cannabiotix product lines hitting the shelves soon in 2018.

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Established in 1988 as The Egg & I, and recently expanded into it’s sister restaurants called The Egg Works in 2005. Egg Works is now the flagship breakfast joint in the Las Vegas area. Come in today for breakfast... or come in for lunch! We serve all your breakfast favorites as well as signature sandwiches and homemade soups. Make sure you stop in to celebrate the Egg & I’s 30th anniversary this year. Also, don’t forget to try our famous Cincy Chili, which we serve 4 ways!

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We choose Caldera Wealth for the Best Business in 2018 for several reasons. Joe Caldera is a financial consultant, serving the Las Vegas community for the past 20 years, with client across 24 states. Mr. Caldera is an Accredited Asset Management Specialist, and Chartered Retirement Specialist.

See the difference: • Personalized portfolios • How to preserve your legacy • How to reduce your tax burden Call for a NO OBGLICATION consultation

Joe Caldera, AAMS®, CRPS® Wealth Advisor/ President 5771 S. Fort Apache Rd, Ste 130 Las Vegas, NV 89148 702.616.2000 www.calderawealth.com

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Thank You Las Vegas for naming Legacy Insurance Group Top 100 Businesses | 2018 Born in the Philippines, Michael Payne moved to the US at the age of 7. Son and Grandson to US Air Force Officers he has lived and traveled throughout world, absorbing unique cultures and people. That experience has fostered the ability to quickly adapt to change and to remain comfortable and confident in any environment.

Owner of Las-Vegas-based Legacy Insurance Group, Mike offers more than two decades of collective professional experience in the industry. He launched his career with a prominent insurance brokerage, and was then offered a position with AAA Insurance Nevada, where he opened its first insurance stand-alone office and was deemed Top-Producing Agent every year.

Throughout his career, Mike has consistently been recognized for his knowledge, professionalism, and attention to detail while providing peace of mind to his clients through sound insurance and exceptional service. He has a large professional network and personal relationships in the Insurance industry. One of Mike’s key talents is the value he brings, providing guidance to both Insurance partners and clients to a path of mutual benefit while enhancing the reputations of Legacy Insurance Group and its Insurance Partners both personal lines and commercial.

Mike is dedicated to his family and community. He attributes his success to his beautiful wife Desiree and his amazing children: Tyler, Mikella and Austin. He supports various non-profit organizations and outreach programs.

Mike has an affinity for students. He raises funds for local high school scholarships, collaborates with Project150 to gather food and clothing donations for homeless students. He served as the NV All-Pro Dads Captain for 4 years, 2013 through 2016 inspiring fathers to be a Hero to their kids and to love & lead their family well. He is a member of The Crossings Christian church and has served on Mexico mission trips to build homes for less fortunate families.

Some of his notable achievements throughout his career are as follows: Platinum Producer 2000-2006 with AAA, Top 1% Sales Man 2007, Top 25 Asian Practitioners 2010-2011, Mr. Filipino NV Man of The Year 2010-2012, Best Business in Insurance 2014-2016 and Top 100 Businesses MyVegas.com 2017.

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Veterinary Emergency + Critical Care (VE+CC) is there for you if your pet suddenly becomes ill or experiences life threatening injury. VE+CC works closely with LVVSC allowing for rapid consultation with specialists to provide the highest quality of medicine for your pet. VE+CC has three convenient locations and is equipped to provide immediate and life saving measures that may be necessary to stabilize your pet.

The Las Vegas Veterinary Specialty Center (LVVSC) is Southern Nevada’s only multi-specialty veterinary hospital with full-time specialists available 7 days a week. LVVSC has been working with local veterinarians since 2005 to provide the most comprehensive veterinary medicine available.

LVVSC is comprised of dedicated, board certified and residency trained doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and support teams who are highly trained in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Physical Rehabilitation, Neurology, Emergency + Critical Care.

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Congratulations Robert Odell, M.D., Ph.D. for his nomination to the

2018 TOP BUSINESSES IN LAS VEGAS

Robert Odell, M.D., Ph.D. is the owner and Medical Director of Neuropathy and Pain Centers of Las Vegas specializing in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Management. As a practicing pain management physician, Dr. Odell has extensive experience with a wide range of non-interventional and interventional acute and chronic pain management techniques. Our goal is to identify the source of pain and treat it while reducing the dependency on drugs. We successfully treat a broad spectrum of debilitating conditions, including neuropathy, spine or back pain, joint pain (knees, sacroiliac, shoulders, hips), bursitis, osteoarthritis, migraines, and many others.

“I think that you guys are doing a great job and I am so blessed to be here. I don’t think that you need to change anything. I came in in a wheel chair and leaving walking out of here on both my feet. Thanks for your kindness toward me. Thank you so much, Dr. Odell, for your help in my healing.”

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Congratulations to The Jewelers for being named Top Jeweler in Las Vegas

The Jewelers of Las Vegas Flagship 2400 Western Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89102 702.382.1234 The Jewelers of Las Vegas Summerlin 8502 W. Lake Mead Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89128 702.242.2000 The Jewelers of Las Vegas Mandalay Place 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. S Suite 127A Las Vegas, NV 89119 702.798.1790 Venetzia Fine Jewelery The Palazzo 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. S Suite 1730 Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.734.5100 Venetzia Fine Jewelery The Venetian 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. S Suite 103 Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.893.0080 Rocks The Jewelers MGM Grand 3799 Las Vegas Blvd.

South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.891.3440 Rocks The Jewelers Red Rock Casino Resort Spa 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89169 702.737.6257 Thejewelers.com

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Mordechai, how did you get started?

In 1973 I was offered a management position for the fine jewelry store at the Las Vegas Hilton that was owned by an absentee owner. At the time, he felt that the store could perform better with a management change and that’s why he brought me in. When I got there I made major changes - the most constructive one was changing our hours to be open very late, given that we were in a casino, I felt like that was a no brainer. Sales improved drastically right away. While I was manager there, I had a chance to design and create special pieces of jewelry for Elvis Presley; I designed the piano ring for Liberace, and many other pieces for other celebrities. The owner later decided to retire and he offered me the store. I took over the store and after few months, I decided to open a small shop with 4 used showcases on Western Avenue. I chose to open in the industrial area; an area with lower rent so that I could pass on savings to the customer.

My goal was to give the customer the very best price and service from the beginning. Through word of mouth and also catering to many entertainers, sports, and Hollywood figures; I built many friendships with them and many of them starred in my TV commercials which became very well-known at the time and soon people began to know me by my first name. Within a few years we continued to expand and open very highend stores in major hotels in Vegas.

How does the customer service implement the positive impact on a customer’s experience?

Since the birth of The Jewelers Inc., customer service has been the most important aspect of our company. We treat our customers like family and because of that, we have had customers that have shopped with us for over 40 years and multiple loyal generations shopping with us. Word of mouth has continued to spread and because of our exceptional customer service and extraordinary diamonds and jewelry, people come in from all over the world to shop with us and become part of The Jewelers family.

What are some recent celebrity clients that have come in and purchased from you?

Just to name a few: Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Kevin Hart, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey. And, of course, this is not recent but how could we not name him, the legendary Elvis Presley was Mordechai’s customer in the 70s.

What is something that you want Las Vegas to know that they don’t already know?

We are here to make your dreams come true! We have the largest custom design facility here in Las Vegas with CAD jewelry design software -- we are your premier destination for custom designing jewelry. Bring in any idea or picture you may have and our skilled jewelers can create that customized piece you have in mind from start to finish. A couple of other things Las Vegas may not know about us - we created all of the jewelry for the movie Casino and Mordechai, the owner, even starred as himself - the jeweler - in the movie!

What can a customer expect to experience when they walk into The Jewelers for the first time?

When a customer walks into the jewelers for the first time, first and foremost, expect to be treated like family. We offer our customers a familiar environment to shop in with exceptional customer service. Also expect to see the largest selection of diamonds and jewelry here in Las Vegas (we also have 8 stores here in town including our hotel and casino locations, so you will find the most extensive, beautiful jewelry pieces you can imagine!). Additionally, we have the largest manufacturing and repair facility here in Las Vegas so bring us any of your jewelry repairs, engravings, redesigns, appraisals, custom designs, diamond setting, rhodium or refinishing etc. and watch repairs and we will take care of your every need.

the Tiberti Fence company

The Tiberti Fence Company is known for stability and integrity throughout Nevada.

It is a family owned business with a focus on building the community through construction projects and civic responsibility. Whether building your own DIY fence or if you need complete design and installation assistance, with the largest stock of materials on hand to suit your needs, The Tiberti Fence Company is your fencing headquarters and we are proud to serve you!

4975 Rogers St, Las Vegas, NV 89118|P: 702-382-7070 1070 E Irene St, Pahrump, NV 89060 |P: 775-727-0500 fence@tiberti.com | www.tibertifence.com

We are a one stop shop for all dog and cat needs.

We are more than just a locally owned and operated grooming shop.

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AUTENTICA CUCINA ITALIANA!

After 30 years on the east side of town, Siena Deli has opened a new restaurant in Summerlin...

Siena Italian Authentic Trattoria. The name says it all. This is a real Italian Restaurant with a menu full of authentic dishes made from the freshest ingredients.

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Congratulations Brooks Family You’re a 2018 TOP 100 Las Vegas Business

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Patios was growing into the unquestioned #1 player in Las Vegas for backyard projects.

Four years into owning their first business, Matt and Jess Lane were flying high. They were 20 something year old business owners and had already gone from starting Proficient Patios in their home, to expanding to a small downtown office, to a 2000 sq. ft. showroom on Eastern, then to a 25,000-sq. ft. showroom. Business was great, their first child was growing up and everything was well.

Then the shocking news hit them like a ton of bricks, their 4-year-old daughter Brianna, had been diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer called Neuroblastoma. The prognosis wasn’t good; about a 50/50 chance that she would survive her treatment plan and then a 50/50 chance that the cancer would not return within 5 years’ post treatment.

Fast forward 5 long years; Brianna is 3 years clear of her last treatment and couldn’t be doing any better. They have since expanded their family to include daughters Karina and Catalina.

Their family isn’t the only thing growing rapidly, if you ask Matt and Jess, they have one more member of their “family” that also qualifies as their “baby”; Proficient Patios.

Starting as a 2-person operation many years ago, Matt was 22 and had just left the family business and Jess was 18 and still at UNLV getting her political science degree with plans for a law degree. She in fact did end up graduating with her Juris Doctorate degree while Proficient

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Proficient Patios has grown to hold six licenses including patio covers, general contracting, concrete, stucco, masonry, and landscaping. They do brand new custom design and installations for backyard contracting.

What really makes them unique is their attention to detail and focus on customer service. Many competitors subcontract the work out while Proficient Patios has their own employees to do everything. They also provide the homeowner with HOA paperwork assistance to assist them in getting an approval.

They specialize in high-end projects and know exactly what it takes to make any backyard look beautiful. They have a staff of about 50+ people from field workers, office staff, drafters, and designers.

3310 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas NV 89102 702.254.6179 proficientpatios.com

3 LOCATIONS FOR YOUR CONVIENENCE 7425 W Azure Dr, Ste 140 • Las Vegas 89130 604 Truluck Lane • Las Vegas, NV 89106 1481 W Warm Springs Rd, Ste 136 • Henderson NV 89014

Our Speech-Language Pathologists specialize in infants, pediatrics and adults in the areas of feeding, sensory, speech language, orofacial myology, and stuttering. Our Occupational Therapists have education and training in the areas of aquatics, Sensory processing and Integration, fine motor, ADL’s, dyslexia and more. With our team of experienced staff, both male and female, we pride ourselves on meeting the needs of all our clients and families.

We are a family treating families, and celebrate graduations from our program. The treatment plan is focused on functional and fun ways to maximize needed skills in today’s world.

Kelley Carter, MS, CCC-SLP, COM is the director and Speech Language Pathologist, as well as 1 in 257 in the world with a certification in Orofacial Myology. She also specializes in Tongue Tie (Identification, pre and post revision), Infant/Pediatric Feeding, as well as Sensory feeding with over 24 years as a therapist. Her staff has years of experience in assisting others through the challenges they may have in a variety of areas and is ready to assist other families in the community with a very short wait list due to constant addition of staff to aid in the needs present in the valley.

CONTACT US AT: 702-515-4009 fax 702-553-3438 www.speakeasytherapylv.org

We take many Insurances, Medicaid and Private Pay. We pride in collaboration with other medical professionals in the city to maximize the growth and health of our patients. Looking at the ‘whole person’ vs a small challenge.

Facebook, HealthGrades, Google and Yelp provide more information and reviews of our quality services.

Aloha Dental is a Las Vegas Nevada based family dental practice dedicated to the oral healthcare of Southern Nevada families and have now looked after several generations of Las Vegas families. Whether it’s babies, toddlers, children, teenagers, adults or elderly, Aloha Dental has been providing Las Vegas with exceptional dental care for over 12 years.

Proud supporter and sponsor of local community businesses.

Implant Dentistry • Lumineers • Invisalign Botox & Dermal Fillers • Cosmetic Dentistry • Laser Dentistry Oral Surgery • Endontics • Prosthodontics • Snap on Smiles Dr. Joseph Gelo DDS

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Elevate Insurance is proud to be one of

MYVEGAS Magazine’s Top 100 Businesses | 2018 Ultimately it’s not just the policy, it’s the people!

In a competitive industry, we recognize that all insurance brokers have access to a few available carriers, so we are often separated not just by the products we sell, but by the value we bring to a business relationship. That’s why more than 73% of our clients kept their same insurance policy and simply made us their new broker of record.

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Top 100 Businesses in Las Vegas for 2018

5255 S. Decatur, Suite 102 (Hacienda & Decatur) Las Vegas, NV 89118

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We stock all brands! Bowling Balls, Bags, Shoes, and Custom Drilling, Lessons, and Accessories

BALL, BAG, & SHOE PACKAGES - CLOSEOUT DEALS “We Live Bowling”

We have an experienced staff with a long list of accomplishments.

Hall of Famers, 12 PBA Titles, 10 Time USA Member, Gold Medals, USBC Eagle Champions We pride ourselves in placing you in the correct equipment with superior customer service.

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ating was not easy! I was single for six years after my divorce. A friend of mine, Mark Shaffer, asked me to write an article on what Rachel, my wife, did right. Here is my answer: I felt damaged from a very toxic relationship. The woman I had been dating tried to change me as a person. In her efforts to “make me a better man” or “the kind of man she deserves,” in the process, severely hurt my self-esteem. I had begun to believe my ex-girlfriend, that she could easily do better than me, as could most women. I was not a good man. Some women I dated were more interested in my status or money than me.

I had different values than most. Some I was incompatible with and others I did not have any chemistry.

best friend’s wives who had noticed what was happening told them that they had to take me on a trip to Columbia and not to bring me back until I knew I had to date and marry Rachel.

I did go to Columbia, and on the second night, my best friend told me he wanted me with a nice girl. He said I was a family man and needed that. I told him how hard I had been looking for the right girl and how unsuccessful I was. He said, “She is right in front of you, date Rachel.” I told him I was not good enough for her. I told him she deserved a faithful, loyal, successful, good man who would sacrifice all for her, worship her and never hurt her.

Rachel was a good friend who became my best friend for six months. She third wheeled most of my dates. We laughed at many of my unique experiences on dates as well as hers. She had been recently divorced. We began spending more and more time together and talking more and more on the telephone. My friends and hers started to notice we would spend more time together than we would with our dates when we were out together. Both of us had been through rough breakups and did our best to pick the other up. We both worked hard to show the other their worth.

All I, like any man, has ever wanted is to be loved for me, exactly as I am. As my best friend, Rachel loved me for me, exactly as I am. Please understand, I did not believe I was a good enough person to date Rachel. Rachel is sweet, gentle, virtuous, loyal, faithful, loving and gorgeous. My ex-girlfriend had me convinced I was unworthy of a decent woman such as Rachel. She was my best friend. She deserved better than me. As my best friend, Rachel made me feel great about myself. Like my friend, I put no guards up, so she got to know me precisely as I am. She knew me and made me feel awesome about me being me in every way.

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He said “Wow, you must love her because that’s what you want for your daughter.” I responded, “of course, I love her, she is my best friend in the world.” He told me no matter how I felt; I was a good man. He reminded me I was very faithful and loyal to my ex-wife in my first marriage. He pointed out that I was successful and kind.

I told him I could not date her because I cannot hurt her or lose her. He then said, “So you are willing to love her and suffer yourself by staying quiet, so you won’t hurt or lose her.” He continued, “That’s exactly the kind of guy we both want for our daughters, a man who would sacrifice themselves for them, could never hurt them and would even sacrifice himself to protect them. You are exactly what Rachel deserves my friend.” I woke up when he said that. I knew I was good enough for Rachel if I would treat her as I wanted my daughter treated.

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So, two weeks after the trip I told Rachel I was in love with her and wanted to date, and she felt the same! She knew me as I was and loved me that way. She loved me for me. I fell so much more in love with her knowing that. Then we started dating, and I realized she was perfect. Here are the reasons why I feel she is so wonderful. She never makes me feel like she could do better. She makes me feel like the king of the world. She did not want to change me at all. She loves me just as I am. She makes me feel accepted and amazing about myself. She never asks me for trips, gifts or money, she only asks for my time. She wants only to be with me.

She did not look at her phone on 25% of our dates.

She was interested in me, not her phone. Today that says a lot! She is fiercely loyal and will not let others speak unkindly about me. She is faithful and respects herself and me. She made and still makes me feel like I can do anything. I know with her by my side, I honestly can do anything. I know in my heart whether I am wealthy or penniless, she will always be there, because she loves me for me. She makes me a better man. She is honest and kind to others! She supports my flaws and loves me with them. She makes me feel that to her I am the most handsome man in the world. She is the most beautiful woman in the world.

I have always believed that you get what you give.

For the first time in my life, I am with a woman who loves me, trusts me, and cares for me and my feelings, as much as I do hers. It is the best feeling I’ve ever had. I began dating Rachel on February 4th, 2017. I asked her to marry me on July 28th, 2017. I married her on August 4th, 2017, so we have been together as a couple for 13 months. My heart has found peace it had never known. The hardest part of my day is being away from her. The best part of my day is seeing her again. I love her more than ever before. For the first time in my life, I am with a wonderful woman who loves me for me exactly as I am. I sure hope she knows I love her exactly as she is because I do.

I love Rachel. She never tried to change me. She is the most amazing and beautiful woman in the world to me, and that’s all that matters. I did not settle. I found my soulmate. I never dreamt I could know this kind of happiness, and I must thank her for that. I hope all the single people don’t settle and hold out for their soul mates so they can find that person who loves them for who they are, and they too can know true happiness. MV

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Pia’s Perfect Life!

By Mark Shaffer

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had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful kitchen chat with the amazing Pia Zadora, and getting to know this amazing woman up close and personal has been the highlight of my year during 2017! We became friends as co-judges on the Miss America Pageant that year. Sequestered for three days with 5 other amazing peers, we had breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks together, and never, did I think I would be sooooo delighted, as I was! Talented, fun, humorous, classic, charitable, hostess with the mostess, and just adorable, are only a few of the words I have for her. But it wasn’t always easy, as Pia tells…

Proud, Polish and born in Hoboken, NJ, Pia started in showbiz at the early age of seven on Broadway as the youngest daughter in Fiddler on the Roof. (Which she celebrated the 50th reunion, with Josh Grovin on the violin, back in 2016). Pia was a shy kid and her mom thought it was best to put her in a parochial school. Her mother was very protective of Pia, and although Pia loved her mother, Pia felt way out of place at her school. She “thought the nuns were penguins,” lol. It was very hard for her and began to overwhelm her with anxiety.

So through some caring advice, Pia wound up at the American Academy of Performing Arts, where she can be herself, and express herself as she likes. Then one day, Burgess Meredith was scouting for a new young actress. He invited her mom to have Pia audition for a new show he was directing. Against 100 other kids, Pia won the audition and got the part… for the leading role!

She spent a few years after that on Broadway in different roles and plays, and remembers one day, at about 9 years old, sitting on the back steps with a then 17-year-old Bette Midler, sharing stories and dreams of this business. Two of her proud plays included, “We Take the Town” with Robert Preston, and “Henry Sweet Henry” among others on Broadway. Breaking out of her shy life was still a challenge, however it was one particular friend she met during a performance in Midgie Purvis, named Tallulah Bankhead, who taught Pia a big life lesson… “You do what you want to do!” Tallulah told Pia… and those words alone, got Pia to start learning how to be her own person! Pia’s personal breakthrough from shy to confident, and then things began to change for her career. Pia also starred in some commercials for Skippy, Kool Aid among a few others. Then, (continue reading on page 125)

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Concert Hot List APRIL Randy Houser with special guest Adam Craig at the Amphitheatre at Sunset Station on Friday, Apr. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30, $40 & $50 plus tax and applicable fees for reserved seating. Standing room only available for $20 plus tax and applicable fees.

Brad Williams at Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort on Friday, Apr. 20 & Saturday, Apr. 21 at 8 p.m.

Cover is $35 plus tax and applicable fees for general admission. Guest must be 18 years or older.

Queens of Rock – Tribute to the Queens of Rock at the Grand Events Center at Green Valley Ranch on Saturday, Apr. 21 at 8 p.m. Cover is $15 plus tax and applicable fees for general admission.

MAY Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine at Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort on Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35, $45, and $60 plus tax and applicable fees for reserved seating. Guest must be 18 years or older.

Barenaked Ladies Last Summer on Earth Tour 2018 with Better Than Ezra & KT Tunstall at Sandbar – Pool Side Stage at Red Rock Resort on Saturday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. Cover us $56 plus tax and applicable fees for general admission.

JUNE Boulder Blues featuring Curtis Salgado at The Railhead at Boulder Station on Thursday, June 7 at 6 p.m.

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Boulder Blues featuring Commander Cody at The Railhead at Boulder Station on Thursday, June 21 at 6 p.m. Cover is $5 at the door. Guest must be 21 years or older.

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t’s been a jam packed year for all of us and it’s always our hope when you have some well-deserved down time, that you know Station Casinos and its 14,000-plus team members welcome you with open arms to be entertained and have some fun at our casinos.

We also have so much new to offer you including: It never grows old to thank our local vets!

Throughout May, we will again host “Month of Honor” benefitting Veterans Village for local homless vets in need.

It’s simple, you enjoy your time at our casinos and know that we’ll donate a portion of our proceeds and gaming winnings from all of the patriotrically-themed dining, gaming and entertainment offerings to Veterans Village. In the past 3 years, we’ve donated $175,000 and our guests have graciously donated nearly 4,000 buffet dinners by gifting some of their Boarding Pass loyalty card points (thanks everyone for your generosity).

The stars are aligning at The Spa at Red Rock Resort Forbes Travel Guide has named The Spa at Red Rock as a worldwide winner of its prestigious four-star spa rating, a designation that signifies it among the finest spas in the world. In celebration of that, the spa is offering a complimentary ultra-hydrating collagen gel mask by KNESKO (value $50) with any purchase of a 50-minute or more service and has a variety of new treatments, facials and massages available to celebrate its great news.

Let’s go to the movies Both Texas Station and Boulder Station are getting upgrades to their Regal Cinemas movie theatres. Coming soon you’ll see stadium luxury seating and other renovations making a night out at the movies even better than before.

Let them eat cake!

While I’m sure you enjoy a dessert or two during your meals with us, did you also know that you can order a customized cake for your events at home? Both Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch Resort have their own pastry shops with the most talented cake decorators. There isn’t a challenge they’re not up for so consider having your special cake designed exlusively for your next special event.

As always, thanks for making Station Casinos your entertainment destination of choice. MV

her first movie offer was at the age of 9 or 10, called “Santa Clause Conquers the Martians” as she fondly mentioned she played Germore, the Green Martian princess!

Pia’s childhood career continued and evolved into the age of 17, where she signed with a manager named Arthur. Her new manager took her to many auditions, and one in particular, “To Kill a Mockingbird” where she met a gentleman named Meshulam Riklis, aka Rick, who four years later, became her husband, for a period of 18 years. Rick, who Pia claims gave her independence from her stage mom, was fond of both Pia and her career as well. They had two children, who now live in LA. After a few years of restlessness, she created a new show for herself… as a nightclub singer… and broke in the show on Carnival Cruise Lines, which lead to opening for Neil Sedaka in Vegas. Pia hit Vegas in 1977 at the Riviera and married Rick, who owned the Riviera at that time, and with her new showroom act, her singing career blossomed, which took her to the stages of the Frontier, Caesars Palace, and many others. As a staple of our Las Vegas history, Pia, the captivating entertainer she is, opened on the Strip for many artists in days gone by, including Wayne Newton, Tony Bennett, Neil Sedaka, David Brenner, Don Rickles, Norm Crosby, Rich Little, Joan Rivers, and even toured the US opening for Frank Sinatra himself.

At this point, her husband Rick recommended she star in a movie, to raise awareness of her name and build her brand so she could eventually headline her own shows. Then came “Butterfly”, to which she won the Golden Globe for, with Orson Wells, Stacy Keach, Edward Albert Jr. and Ed McMan, this epic film was shot here in Vegas, near Good Springs, Nevada. Pia’s list of proud films went on to include FakeOut, Lonely Lady, Hair Spray, and Naked Gun 33 1/3. Through the years, the marriage to Rick eventually came to a close in 1993.

About that time, a well-known Director, Producer and Writer, named Gavin Grazer was doing a documentary film and reached out to Pia to star in his film. She agreed and at the launch party in LA for the new show, she met a fellow named Jonathan Kaufer who happen to be at the party.

They hit it off as a couple, and and married in 1995. They were together for six years, all in Los Angeles, and had an amazing son named Jordan.

During those six years, Pia raised Jordan and spent time with her new family putting her career on hold. However around 2001, the marriage to Jonathan came to a close. She got the bug for the stage again, and Pia went back to New York in

1995 for a short run as the star in the Broadway musical, “Crazy for You”.

During Pia’s second divorce, she met her new husband, (a great guy I might add), named Michael, a former LV Metro Officer, who used to drive up and down the strip, and wonder “Who would name their kid Pia Zadora?” Michael and Pia talked for two years, and that lead to an engagement, that is still on fire today!! Michael moved to LA, to be with Pia, and the kids loved him. However, after a while Michael wanted to go back to Vegas, missing the excitement of his career. Pia agreed and so they packed up and settled back here in Vegas in 2011. One day, Pia tried on the old gowns, and said “Hey… maybe I could just do a little show here and there.” Pia started thinking about her career again, but didn’t want the three-month gig here, and the two-month gig there… she wanted her own place, some stability… with her own band.

Pia loved going out with Michael, and they started to frequent Piero’s for dinner. That was where they met and invited Freddy from Piero’s to come see her show at Suncoast. Freddy loved the show, but pulled Pia aside afterwards and said, “You need your own room”… Piero’s! The Monkey Bar… the Perfect Spot for Pia! And now, for the last five years, Pia has been showcasing her talents at the famous Piero’s Italian Cuisine in the heart of Las Vegas, with a standing room only audience every weekend! I’ve had the pleasure of catching her show twice since we met, and ladies and gentlemen, I’ve got to tell you, it’s a night out of classic Vegas, pure fun, and one amazing gal and her talented band, the Joe Lano Trio. Watch for Pia’s new CD coming out soon, with more of a “Smooth Jazz” new vibe for Pia... the old songs, in a smooth jazz way.

Pia shared with me her excitement and enthusiasm for another important part of her life… her charitable side She was very proud to of the honors, as the 2017 Recipient for the Ambassador for Autism Award from the Grant a Gift Foundation. Pia is a passionate and dedicated mother to her amazing 20 year old son Jordan, (who I might say, is my new bff ), to whom is on the spectrum. She guided Jordan himself to launch The Focus Program at UNLV, which serves kids with special needs in Las Vegas. Pia was able to influence her friends such as Carrot Top, Jerry Lewis, Rich Little, Frank Moreno, Marty Allen and others, to raise awareness for the fundraiser of 2016. The Focus Program mentors the kids with volunteers to help those who have hearing or reading issues, enabling them to advance through life and reach their career dreams. Pia

lit up as we talked about how she fosters these programs, showing the caring and giving side of Pia, off stage, that only a few get to know. Pia’s “Award Season” also bestowed her the prestigious Silver State Woman’s Award for 2017, which does not come easy.

Today, Pia says everything is finally coming to culmination. Jordan’s struggles were long and hard, and “my struggles were doing things I didn’t want to do”… But that’s all changed now… and finally, she has so many good things to be happy for. The family core, the continuity she always wanted and consistency she was always looking for, an amazing man who is always there for her, the show that allows Pia to be Pia… and Jordan.

Pia says, “People love Jordan at my show, they ask for him when he’s not there”… he and Michael are there in the audience just about every night, it’s family, it’s calm, it’s good, and it’s perfect, Pia’s Perfect Life! MV

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How Cannabis is Helping Women with Debilitating Menstrual Cycles

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omen’s health is not a topic that gets as much attention as it deserves – especially when it comes to periods. Beyond understanding why and how menstruation happens and developing birth control methods, it’s something that doctors, and scientists don’t spend much time researching – which is unfortunate as there is still a lot that is not understood.

Conditions like Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (or PMDD) are less common and effect around three to eight percent of women of child-bearing age – but still, little is known about it and few treatments are available for those who need it.

Yet, some women have finally found relief to their debilitating PMS and PMDD through cannabis.

In 2017, several cannabis products aimed at menstrual relief hit the market – and no surprise to some and a shocking surprise to many, they worked.

Even those women who do not suffer from PMDD may still suffer from mild to severe cramping, that for some, is entirely debilitating. Menstrual cramps, or dysmenorrhea, is generally isolated to the lower abdomen and lower back, and occurs a few days prior to the start of the menstrual cycle – and can continue through the cycle.

This and migraine headaches are often the most painful and debilitating part of a period, but there is little available for treatment aside from OTC and prescription pain medications, and using hormonal birth control to hopefully reduce the severity. Symptoms that may follow the cramping include nausea, dizziness, and lightheadedness.

While both the menstrual cycle and the cannabis plant are extremely under-researched compared to other conditions and medications, what little is available makes it clear how and why cannabis can relief this pain. Cramps are caused by contractions in the uterus – and studies have determined that there are CB1 and CB2 receptors located in cells throughout the uterus.

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These receptors are designed to receive endocannabinoids, which are produced within our body, as well as cannabinoids (THC and CBD for example) which are naturally occurring in the cannabis plant.

It is because of these receptors that cannabis can provide the fact acting relief that many experience when using the herb for any ailment – but their specific location in the uterus makes them especially beneficial for menstrual cycle related pain. Cannabis is also known for it’s ability to relieve nausea, one of the reasons it is favored by cancer patients, but is also another reason that it is useful for women suffering from severe PMS and PMDD symptoms.

Though topical creams, and cannabis edibles (usually chocolates) were the go-to for period pain before, this discovery has led to a new method of medicating – the cannabis suppository, or cannabis tampon.

Some companies offer suppositories made of cannabis oil and coconut oil that are inserted into the vagina or rectum and melt away. Other companies created tampons that are pre-dosed with cannabis oil to help women find relief on their worst days. However, for some women these may be too strong, causing an almost “numb” feeling “down there” as described in reviews.

However, what if you could personalize this experience to find that perfect balance of relief, wouldn’t you want to?

Evergreen Organix Menstrual Relief Oilis made specifically for use with tampons, giving you the option to add as little or as much of the oil as you need to find relief. Since no two women experience their period the same, it only makes sense that no two women will need the exact same dosage to ensure relief.

Stay tuned for our next blog post, featuring real stories from women who have found relief through Evergreen Organix Menstrual Relief Oil! MV

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Pekes, Paws & Tails Q&A: Founder of Pekes, Paws & Tails Rescue Tanya talks about her non-profit animal rescue and how you can help her cause.

The founder also talked about how one rescue in particular helped her cope after experiencing the mass shooting at Route 91 & helping the injured on that tragic day.

Q: Have you always been an animal lover?

A: I’ve always been an animal lover, but what got me, really, into starting a non-profit dog rescue was a pit bull [named Kia] that was found in Chicago.

She was given away on Craigslist, [under the ad] “Free to a Good Home”. Two years later, she was found brutally tortured, every limb was ripped out of her body, [and] she was stabbed in her face.

Everything imaginable...They called her Puppy Doe, they didn’t know her name at the time…they tracked down where she came from and [found] her name was Kia. When I saw that, I started reaching out to people on Craigslist and started warning them about the dangers of offering their animals, “Free, to a Good Home”, on Craigslist.

Q: When was your rescue open?

A: I started rescuing around seven years ago. The last three years, my rescue took off and I’ve been working with other states. I’m not just in Nevada.

I also work with other countries. I’ve rescued in Mexico, I’ve worked with Canada. I’ve worked with other countries. The last three years, we’ve gotten very busy and then I finally filed for my non-profit status in 2016 so I can help get “PPT” government funding. Right now, I’m in the process of looking for a grant writer but right now, I still rely on fundraisers and public donations, stuff like that, to run my rescue.

Q: Is there a particular rescue story that stands out to you the most?

A: Yeah, there is. I recently rescued Haystack, he is an eight pound Pekingese that was on the kill list at Animal Foundation, which is our local kill shelter. He couldn’t walk. He had the worst heart condition. They took him to a cardiologist, worst heart condition. He had seizures, he had an anal tumor, [and] he had dental disease so he couldn’t be put under. They told me that Haystack would live, maybe, a week. Maybe four weeks tops. And Haystack ended up living 18 weeks. And, ended up running. You know, I got him a wheel chair, because he couldn’t walk. And, he ended up running. So, it was really, really great to see that. And, I rescued Haystack two days before I was in the mass

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shooting at Route 91. That was October 1st and I didn’t go see Haystack October 2. I went to see him on the third, and every day it seemed like he was getting a little stronger. And, he was actually giving me hope that I needed to get stronger. And so, it was a really, really difficult time for me, October.

And to watch Haystack, he motivated me. He gave me a reason to get out of bed and keep going.

Q: I see, he helped with your emotional healing?

A: Yeah, he played a huge role in that. And he just left us this month, but he had the most amazing 18 weeks of his life…

Q: What kinds of volunteers does your rescue group need at the moment?

A: We need fosters. Really bad.

Q: Can you explain what a “Foster” can expect to do?

A: Fosters provide the animal with a safe loving environment. While the rescue pays for the medical expenses. We ask that fosters take the animal to the vet when they have [an] appointment. If they have an adoption event, if they could take them to the event that would be great. Not all fosters can do that, which is fine. Then we can find transporters to pick up the animal. It would be ideal for fosters to be able to transport them where they need to go, while the rescue pays all of the bill. We pay medical supplies. [We] make sure the foster doesn’t have to pay anything other than open up their home and their heart, like we say. And really work with the animal. We rescued some animals with behavioral issues or medical conditions and some of them really need socialization. So, once they start working with animals, one-on-one, they either come out of their shell and really it’s a whole other personality than what they were in the shelter.

Q: If Nevada residents are unable to volunteer being a Foster, how else can they help?

A: We always want people that will network our events. Basically, get the word out there on fundraisers. Let people know that we have AmazonSmile. We are connected with iGive. So, even shopping on a daily basis. So, it will help the charity, which costs them nothing. Just a little pretense to get the companies to give back to us.

Even with dog food, dog supplies. We are always willing to take items that aren’t being used.

By Brenda Damian Q: Where can someone interested in either donating, volunteering, or adopting; go to get more information?

A: Right now they can email us PekesPawsAndTails@ gmail.com. We are in the process of getting our website back up. For donations, we use PayPal, which is PekesPawsAndTails@gmail.com. We also use Venmo, which is @Tanya-Pekes we have a mailing address as well…Pekes Paws & Tails, 8020 South Rainbow Boulevard, Suite 100-517, Las Vegas, Nevada 89139. They can also call the vets directly.

One of our main vets is Haven Animal Hospital, their phone number; its 702-260-6260 the address is 7775 South Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89139.

Q: Is there anything else? Any other information, that you want readers to know?

A: I hope that people do consider adopting. The overpopulation problem is pretty out of control, especially here in Vegas, on the West Coast in general, California. So, considering adopting and saving a life, would be awesome. About 10 thousand animals a day get put down in the U.S. So, it’s an alarming rate…you can find any breed that would need rescuing. So, if they’re willing to wait ... Some breeds are harder to find than others, especially puppies… are hard to find in rescue. But, I see two, three year olds Pekingese, English bulldog. I mean, you name it, if you’re willing to wait and talk to different rescues about it, you’ll be able to find it. MV

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CalvaryDowntownOutreach.org Candlelighters | 702.737.1919 www.candlelightersnv.org Caring 4 Kids Foundation | 702.544.1400 www.caring4kidsfoundation.org CASA - Child Appointed Special Advocates for Children | 702.455.4306 www.casalasvegas.org Casa De Luz | 702.684.5866 info@casadeluzlv.com Catholic Charities of So. NV | 702.385.2662 www.catholiccharities.com Calvary Downtown Outreach | 702.474.3030 Info@calvarydowntownoutreach.org The Cupcake Girls | 702.879.8195 www.thecupcakegirls.org Diabetes Association (JDRF) | 702.364.5604 www.diabetesnv.org Dinosaurs and Roses | 702.277.3752 www.dinosaursandroses.org Divorced & Widowed Adjustment, Inc. 702.735.5544 | www.info4nv.org DJs for PJs® | 702.944.2464 www.djsforpjs.org

Dress for Success of So. NV (DFSSN 702.684.6412 | www dressforsuccesssouthernnevada.org

NV Childhood Cancer Foundation 702.735.8434 | www.nvccf.org

Family Promise | 702.638.8806 Director@fplv.org

Olive Crest | 1-800-550-CHILD info@olivecrest.org

FUPI Forclose Upon Pets | 702.272.0010 www.forecloseduponpets.org

Opportunity Village | 702.259.3700 www.opportunityvillage.org

Global Charity Foundation | 785.608.7129 www.gcfcares.org

Pawsitive Difference Pet Rescue 702.435.6422 | www.pawsitivedifference.org

Goodwill | 702.214.2066 www.sngoodwill.org

Pekes, Paws and Tails Rescue pekespawsandtails@gmail.com

Habitat for Humanity | 702.638.6477 www.habitatlasvegas.org

Project 150 | 702.721.7150 Melipulido@project150.org

Heaven Can Wait Animal Society | 702.227.5555 www.hcws.org

The Rape Crisis Center | 702.385.2153 www.therapecrisiscenter.org

Helping Hands Surgical Care | 702.242.5393 www.helpinghandssurgicalcare.com

Refuge for Women Las Vegas | 618.567.1918 www.refugewomanvegas.org

Hope For Prisoners | 702.586.1371 info@hopeforprisoners.org

Ronald McDonald House | 702.252.4664 www.rmhlv.com

Horses 4 Heroes | 702.645.8446 www.horses4heroes.org

Safe Nest | 702.877.0133 | www.safenest.org

Impact Las Vegas | 702.285.4838 www.impact-lv.org i.m.perfect | 702.807.8433 www.i-m-perfect.org

Salvation Army | 702.870.4430 www.salvationarmysouthernnevada.org Shade Tree | 702.385.0072 www.theshadetree.org

Just One Project, The | 702.480.2215 www.thejustoneproject.com

Southern Nevada Newborns in Need 916.276.6171 www.newbornsinneed.com/southernevada

Las Vegas Binky Patrol | 702.459.4464 www.binkypatrol.org

Speedway Children’s Charities | 702.632.8242 www.lasvegas.speedwaycharities.org

Las Vegas Rescue Mission | 702.382.1766 www.vegasrescue.org

Sprit Therapies | 702.373.7607 www.spirittherapies.org

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Southern Nevada | 702.436.4220 www.lls.org/#/aboutlls/chapters/snv/

St. Jude’s Ranch | 702.294.7100 www.stjudesranch.org

Lights of Love | 702.489.6007 www.lights4love.org Miracle Flights for Kids | 702.261.0494 www.miracleflights.org Muscular Dystrophy Association of Southern Nevada | 702.822.6920 www.mda.org

Superheroes 4 Sully | 702.672.9483 Three Square | 702.644.3663 www.threesquare.org Trial by Peers | 702.333.8277 www.trialbypeers.org United Blood Services | 702.228.4483 www.unitedbloodservices.org/LV

Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation 702.735.6223 | www.nvblindchildren.org

United Way of Southern Nevada | 702.892.2300 www.uwsn.org

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth 702.383.1332) | www.nphy.org

Urban Seed Foundation | 702.850.8575 www.UrbanSeedFoundation.org

Nevada SPCA | 702.873.7722 www.nevadaspca.org

Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada 702.967.0530 | www.vmsn.org

New Vista Ranch | 702.457.4677 www.newvistanv.org

WestCare | 702.385.2090 www.westcare.com

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