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43DRIVERS’ NEW BEST FRIEND?

They are popular in Europe for their ability

to cut down on car wrecks and time spent in

intersections, but for those who are unfamiliar

with them, diamond interchanges can be frus-trating and confusing. In five minutes, we’ll make

you an expert on the new style of junction that just

opened in Henderson.

THE NEXT SILICON VALLEY

With Gov. Brian Sandoval’s announcement

in his State of the State address that Switch’s

is expanding in Las Vegas, it’s clear that Southern

Nevada’s commitment to developing its tech

industry is real. So what will it take to compete with the Bay Area and

other tech hubs?

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The big game is expected to be one of the closest in

history. We break down the risks and rewards

of taking either the Seattle Seahawks or

New England Patriots.

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Experts share tips on how companies

should handle workplace crises,

both with employees and with the public.

Don’t procrastinate. Listen. Manage social

media. Get the word out. Don’t play the

blame game. Present a course of action

and stick to it.

ON THE COVERA third major

industry is gaining

momentum in the

state, hoping to rival

gaming and mining. (Photo illustration

by Liz Brown)

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How GOP control in DC affects us hereThe big fights in Congress are about the Keystone XL pipeline and military action. But Republican gains in Washington also could swing policy on issues closer to home.

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WEEK IN REVIEW

WEEK AHEAD

NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE

LAS VEGAS VALLEY, AND BEYOND

JA N . 1 8 - JA N . 3 1

ENTERTAINMENT

COMING SOON

Construction continues on the MGM Arena behind New York-New York and Monte Carlo. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

JAN. 20

PLANE

DOWN

A small plane headed for Hen-derson disap-peared from radar. Authorities later found wreck-age of a single-engine craft car-rying a husband and wife.

JAN. 20

MAYOR

ANTHONY?

The race to be Las Vegas’ next mayor is heating up. City Councilman Stav-ros Anthony an-nounced he will run against incumbent Mayor Carolyn Goodman in the June election.

JAN. 20

BACK TO

SCHOOL

UNLV students started the spring semester. Join-ing them was new president Len Jessup, who spent his first day volunteering at information booths.

JAN. 26

REID’S

RECOVERY

U.S. Sen. Harry Reid plans to undergo surgery to try to restore full vision in his right eye, which he injured New Year’s Day while exercising at home.

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BUSINESS

RISE OF AN ANGEL

The Blue Angel Motel in downtown Las Vegas was demolished, but the angel statue overlooking the property will remain. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

JAN. 26

STATE

OF CCSD

Clark County Superintendent Pat Skorkowsky will outline his goals for the coming year in a State of the District speech. He is expected to highlight new initiatives to increase accountability and advocate for more education funding for Southern Nevada.

POLITICS

SOTU, IN SUM

BUSINESS

PROMISING VENTURES

JAN. 22

PALIN

STOPS BY

Sarah Palin returned to Las Vegas to serve food to the needy and promote her television show. The failed vice presiden-tial candidate dished wild boar chili to 1,000 people at Salvation Army as part of her Outdoor Chan-nel show, “Hunt.Fish.Feed.”

Number of homes in Nevada that

were seized through foreclo-

sure last year, according to

RealtyTrac. That’s down 37 percent

from 2013.

FIVE YEARS OF FONTAINBLEAUFive years ago, on Jan. 27, 2010, a bankruptcy judge in Miami approved billionaire Carl Icahn’s purchase of the stalled Fontainebleau resort. The building remains unfinished.

SPORTS

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Steve Wynn’s annual base salary. It was

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Nevada’s venture capital dollars are on the rise. In five separate deals last year, investment firms funded Ne-vada startup companies with $37.7 million, according to the National Venture Capital Association. That’s

more than quadruple the $9.6 mil-lion in venture capital money Nevada companies received in 2013.

In his sixth State of the Union ad-dress, President Barack Obama outlined proposals to help mid-dle-class buyers afford homes, encourage states to develop paid-leave poli-cies and expand apprenticeships and job-training programs.

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10The diverging diamond interchange was listed by Popular Science

magazine in 2009 as one of the best innovations of the year. 5-MINUTE EXPERTJAN. 25 - JAN. 31

HOW COMMON IS THE DESIGN? Nineteen states, including Nevada, have diverg-

ing diamond interchanges, and many have multiple diverging diamonds . Every other state except Hawaii, North Dakota, New Jersey, Connecticut and New Hampshire is planning or in the process of building one or more such interchanges.

Gilbert Chlewicki, who designed diverging diamond interchanges, said they’re gaining in popularity for three main reasons: They move traf-fi c faster, lead to fewer crashes and are more cost effi cient.

“They are tremendously less expensive than most alternatives,” he said.

For instance, a diverging diamond interchange in Springfi eld, Mo., cost $3.2 million. An alternative design would have cost more than $10 million, ac-cording to Chlewicki .

The Horizon Drive interchange will be the fi rst di-verging diamond interchange in Southern Nevada. The only other in Nevada is at Interstate 580 and Moana Lane in Reno. It opened in November 2012.

Before 2009, the only diverging diamond inter-changes were in France. They fi rst were built there in the 1970s.

BY JACKIE VALLEYSTAFF WRITER

Get ready to feel like you’re driving in Europe.A newly designed highway interchange that

opened this week at Horizon Drive and U.S. 95 in Hen-derson temporarily routes drivers to the left side of an overpass bridge .

Why? State Department of Transportation offi cials say “diverging diamond interchanges” improve traffi c

fl ow and increase safety for motorists, bicyclists and pe-destrians because vehicles avoid making left turns that cross opposing traffi c.

Henderson offi cials chose Horizon Drive for the inter-change because of the loca-tion’s high volume of traffi c. About 30,000 vehicles drive through the interchange each day, Henderson spokes-man Keith Paul said.

Traffi c often backed up to block Horizon Ridge Parkway in the mornings and Horizon Drive in the evenings, in part because of a tangle of traffi c signals within a few hundred feet of one another and in part because of a succession of left turns across traffi c.

Diverging diamond interchanges can handle up to 650 left turns per hour, about twice the number of a conven-tional interchange. The city began planning the project in April 2013.

HOW IT WORKS 1 Vehicles entering the interchange from either

direction on Horizon Drive curve slightly to the left and hit a traffi c light. The signal allow s motorists to safely cross over to the left side of the road on the freeway bridge.

2 Once on the left side , drivers can turn onto the highway without stopping or crossing opposite traffi c.

3 Motorists continuing across Horizon Drive hit a second traffi c light near the end of the interchange, which direct s them back to the right side of the road.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? ■ Fewer areas prone to crashes

■ Better visibility for turning

■ Less driver confusion once people become familiar with the setup

■ Shorter pedestrian crossings

■ Makes wrong-way entry to highway ramps extremely diffi cult

HOW DIVERGING DIAMONDS IMPROVE EFFICIENCY

Traffi c signals in diverging diamond inter-changes have no turn ar-rows; they change only from green to yellow to red, then back to green. That means no waiting for vehicles to turn.

The length of red lights also is shorter — about one minute, ver-sus the typical two. That also helps reduce delays and congestion .

A nationwide analysis of diverging diamond interchanges found they reduced intersection travel time by 40 per-cent and decreased crashes by 50 percent.

WHAT ARE THE SHORTCOMINGS? ■ Can be confusing for drivers unfamiliar with the design

■ Off-ramp traffi c can’t re-enter the highway, meaning long detours if someone takes the wrong exit or gets lost, is carrying an oversized load or is rerouted because of a crash

■ Motorists exiting the highway must yield to oncoming traffi c because vehicles could be approaching from the far left lanes, not the expected nearest lanes

■ Pedestrians might be confused at crosswalks by traffi c coming from an unexpected direction

Sources: Nevada Department of

Transportation, divergingdiamond.com

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HOW MUCH DID THE HENDERSON PROJECT COST?$2.3 million. The project was paid for with federal transportation money .

WILL WE SEE MORE ? Maybe. State transportation offi cials don’t have any other diverging diamonds in the works but said they’ll consider them for future projects.

FYI Missouri

has the most diverging diamond

interchanges of any state.

* The interchange also features dedicated bike lanes to the right of the road . Bicyclists must obey the same traffi c signals as drivers .

A center median protects bicyclists from oncoming traffi c. There’s also new green striping to raise motorists’ awareness of riders .

* The design includes sidewalks and typical crosswalks at the intersections.

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THE SUNDAY

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T H E N E X T

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FOR LAS VEGAS’ FAST TRACK

TO TECH SUCCESS

COVER STORY

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n a room packed with state dignitaries, reporters and political leaders, Gov. Brian Sandoval delivered a sur-prise in his State of the State address: a bold statement about the future of technology in Nevada .

Las Vegas data company Switch, he said, will dole out $2 billion to build 4.5 million square feet of addi-tional warehouse space in Las Vegas and Reno, bring-ing an estimated 5,000 new jobs to the economy.

“This will make Nevada the most digitally connected state in the United States of America,” Sandoval said.

The announcement came just a few months af-ter electric car giant Tesla Motors unveiled plans to build a $6 billion gigafactory near Reno and well into Zappos founder Tony Hsieh’s ongoing quest to revitalize downtown Las Vegas by attracting tech startups.

But is it enough to put Nevada on the map as a tech con-tender that one day might compete with hubs such as Sili-con Valley and Boston?

Those who contend Las Vegas is poised for a tech revo-lution say the evolution has been a long time in the making and point to the failure of energy giant Enron as our own tipping-point moment.

The journey began in the late 1990s, when Enron planned to build a massive network of fi ber-optic cables in our des-ert to feed the country’s growing demand for access to the World Wide Web. Investors were enthusiastic about the ex-pansion into Las Vegas, where the dry weather, lack of rain and easy tax structure made the project a no-brainer.

After spending millions of dollars to connect fi ber optics providers to a single center in the southwest valley and in the process making Las Vegas one of the most connected places in the country, Enron declared bankruptcy. Switch founder Rob Roy swooped in and bought the network.

Today, Switch headquarters is a hub attached to thou-sands of fi ber optic cables that run under Las Vegas, con-necting the city to telecommunications networks from more than 25 providers, such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T. It’s a place so connected that Fortune 500 companies including eBay and PayPal fl ock to an unassuming slice of suburbia in southwest Las Vegas to process fi nancial transactions. Over the past 15 years, Switch has grown ten fold.

With gambling profi ts steadily declining and states across the country loosening their laws to let in casinos, Las Vegas economists agree: Tourism and mining no longer can be Ne-vada’s only economic engines. Some point to Switch’s mas-sive bandwidth bank as a catalyst that could make tech a necessary third leg of the valley’s economy.

What would it take, and what’s holding us back? Here’s a look at the six most important factors that will

make or break Las Vegas’s future as a major technology hub.

Education

On a Wednesday afternoon in early

November at Switch’s InNEVation

Center, scholars from Brookings

Mountain West shared grim fi nd-

ings : Las Vegas has tech jobs — but

it doesn’t have the talent to support

them .

Unlike Silicon Valley, Chicago and

Boston, Las Vegas doesn’t have top-

notch universities needed to pump out

top-tier talent.

The lack of tech-centric education

programs in the valley , and the lack of

talent that absence

ha s created, has

forced major corpora-

tions such as Bally

Technolog ies and local startups to

travel to Silicon Valley and abroad to

recruit engineers .

Brookings Mountain West Director

Rob Lang named Orlando, Fla., as a

city comparable to Las Vegas . In both

places, a technology base was built on

top of a tourism industry.

But in Las Vegas, the tech sector is

only half the size it should be based

on population. That’s because of a lack

of educated talent and educational

programs in the area, Lang said.

Orlando has the University of Cen-

tral Florida, which has done world-

renowned work with NASA’s Ken-

nedy Space Center. Southern Nevada

doesn’t have that, although “ at UNLV,

we have great pockets of talent,”

Switch Executive Vice President Jason

Mendenhall said.

The university’s computer science

department, for instance, boasts a 100

percent placement rate for graduates.

Then again: “Southern Nevada

doesn’t even have a medical school,”

said Kai-Shing Tao, owner of Las

Vegas-based Remark Media.

The region’s lack of a medical school

might not be forever. In August, the

state board of regents asked Sandoval

for $26.7 million to build a medi c al

school.

Although plenty of preliminary work

remains to get the project off the

ground, many consider the request a

huge step toward making a Southern

Nevada med school a reality.

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EducationThe opportunity to expand educational programs is ripe. Already, the UNLV computer science department boasts a 100 percent placement rate for graduates.

ConnectivitySwitch headquarters is a central hub at-tached to thousands of fi ber-optic cables running under Las Vegas, connecting the city to tele-communications networks from more than 25 providers, such as Verizon Wireless and AT&T.

FinancialLas Vegas has a much lower cost of living than other tech hub cities. For a new com-pany operating on a small profi t margin, money saved in rent can mean the difference between turning a profi t and going broke.

VisitorsLas Vegas attracts some 40 million visi-tors a year, many of whom mix business and pleasure. Mc-Carran International Airport is the coun-try’s sixth-busiest airport. That means a lot of potential customers for savvy tech entrepreneurs in Las Vegas.

CultureLas Vegas has a much more relaxed work cul-ture than places such as Silicon Valley that could be attractive to a workforce ac-customed to, and likely burned out by, 120-hour work weeks.

Hsieh FactorZappos founder Tony Hsieh bank-rolled a $350 million campaign to revital-ize downtown Las Vegas. Dubbed the Downtown Project, the campaign al-located $50 million for education and $50 million to seed startups through the Vegas Tech Fund.

COVER STORY

CITIES ONCE WERE BUILT ON WATERWAYS THAT SUPPLIED

lifeblood to sprouting industries.

Today, the Internet — integral in almost every aspect of life, from

trade to entertainment to communication — plays that role.

That means data centers such as Switch likely are vital to the

valley’s future, both in the services they offer and the example

they set . Seeing a company’s progress here could inspire other

companies to take a shot on Las Vegas and set up shop here as

well.

“One fi rm can start an ecosystem,” Lang said. “Switch is an

anchor fi rm in Las Vegas. … We need more of them.”

A similar domino effect happened in Dallas, where Texas In-

struments spurred the region’s growth in technology. Following

on Texas Instruments’ heels were companies such as Nokia and

AT&T, which located in Dallas even though the city has no Tier-1

research university.

As Las Vegas marketing offi cials rack their brains over the

Strip’s next reinvention, Switch is growing. In the decade since

the company snatched up Enron’s abandoned infrastructure,

Switch has built a sprawling technological footprint , including

unparallelled cloud-computing capabilities.

Dozens of start ups have come to Las Vegas to become a

part of that ecosystem, joining the ranks at the company’s tech

incubator, the InNEVation Center.

But for Las Vegas to grow as an exciting and innovating tech

center , it needs more companies with a scope like Switch’s .

“We get companies to bring their infrastructure to the state,”

Mendenhall said. “When they do that, they almost always bring

people with them. … It isn’t about just our success. ”

IT’S CHEAP TO LIVE IN LAS VEGAS , ONE

reason many tech companies have migrated

to the desert .

It’s also a big part of why Los Angeles

company Shield Your Body plans to incorpo-

rate in Las Vegas this year — no state income

taxes and cheap rent .

Founder R. Blank developed a series of

products designed to protect customers from

the potential dangers of electromagnetic

waves in wireless devices . The Pocket Patch,

for instance, is meant to be ironed into cloth-

ing to make it safer to carry a cellphone .

Blank said his wallet was a big factor in

deciding where to set up shop.

“There’s a pure cost factor,” Blank said.

“Things are just way cheaper here.”

In Las Vegas, the average rent is about

$900 a month . In San Francisco, it’s $3,000.

For a new company operating on a small

profi t margin, money saved in rent can mean

the difference between turning a profi t and

going broke. That makes Southern Nevada a

friendlier place than Silicon Valley or Chicago,

where the real estate market is less forgiving .

In September, Nevada made history by of-

fering Tesla one of the largest tax abatement

deals of all time, approving up to $1.3 billion

in savings over 20 years. Switch also will

receive tax breaks for its multibillion-dollar

expansion, but the company hopes the Legis-

lature approve s even more abatements in its

upcoming session , paving the way for further

expansion of the tech industry in the state.

EVERY YEAR, ABOUT 40 MILLION people

visit Las Vegas. As such, many tech en-

trepreneuers simply wait for business to

come to them.

Banjo founder Damien Patton described it as “playing catch.” His social media application

raised more than $16 million in Silicon Valley before relocating to Las Vegas in 2013.

“In any business, you have to travel to go and see everybody,” Patton said. “That’s a mas-

sive part of your budget. But I don’t travel hardly anywhere. They come to me.”

Patton said many of his business contacts visit Las Vegas multiple times a year , for con-

ferences, music festivals and vacation.

But Southern Nevada doesn’t have a subway or as complete a bus system as some simi-

larly sized cities.

The region seems to be focused on fi xing those diffi culties. With guidance from the Las

Vegas Global Economic Alliance , city offi cials have considered installing a light rail to im-

prove public transportation.

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FIVE KEY FACTORS AND ONE ENTREPRENEUR ARE FUELING LAS VEGAS’ TECH DREAM

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lege, Allan Teruel was a Silicon Valley suc-

cess story.

With a degree in information technology

management from Santa Clara University,

Teruel worked with the team that founded

Intervert Networks, which was acquired by

virus protection giant McAfee. He moved

on to Meraki, a large networking fi rm that

provided cloud-based services to small and

mid-sized companies, which Cisco bought

for $1.1 billion.

“I’ve seen the highs and lows of Silicon Val-

ley,” Teruel said. “I have been a

programmer, a sales guy, the

whole gamut.”

So when the opportu-

nity arose to try something

different with JusCollege, a travel site that

helps groups of college students plan trips,

Teruel accepted the challenge . He moved

here in August 2013 and said Las Vegas has

grown on him — but it’s no Silicon Valley.

“I think there are some very smart individ-

uals here,” Teruel said. “But I don’t see the

hustle and bustle that Silicon Valley puts on

you, which is good and bad.”

Other tech professionals echo his senti-

ments . Before moving Banjo to Las Vegas,

Patton secured the company’s seed money

in Silicon Valley, where he said it felt like

there always were 10 other companies

working on the same project . For a year, his

crew worked 18 hours a day, six days a week

to stay ahead of the competition.

Compared with Silicon Valley, there isn’t

much competition in Las Vegas yet. That’s

because there aren’t as many investors to

heat up the market. With few venture capi-

talists and board members breathing down

your neck, there is no pressure.

That could be a big, big problem.

“Vegas needs a grenade thrown into it,”

Patton said. “People need to get inspired.”

Here , a tech company can release software

two months late without consequence . In Sili-

con Valley, jobs would be on the line.

But there’s an upside, too — less burn-

out. In a cutthroat atmosphere, you get

employees working 120 hours a week. Then

the workforce starts to fl ail , and it leads to

a domino effect. Only companies with the

most money and manpower survive.

When Patton arrived in Las Vegas, he set

up shop downtown at the Work in Progress

co-working space , a budding tech scene bank-

rolled by Hsieh. Banjo lasted two months there.

The relaxed atmosphere was too much.

Productivity sagged.

THEN THERE’S HSIEH. HE’S BEHIND the

$350 million campaign to fl ip downtown

Las Vegas into a moneymaking center of

commerce and culture.

It was dubbed the Downtown Project.

His team set aside $200 million to buy real estate, $50 million to fund small businesses, $50

million to fund education and $50 million to seed startups through the Vegas Tech Fund. A na-

tive of the Bay Area, Hsieh centered his empire on a seemingly simple corporate mission: build

a strong sense of community in an inclusive environment with a culture of happiness.

If you consider what downtown looked like before Hsieh rolled into town, it’s indisputable

the Downtown Project has had success. The campaign made major fi nancial investments,

which led to more commerce, foot traffi c and new construction. Formerly blighted parts of

d owntown have been transformed into hip, high-traffi c meccas for young people. And it’s easy

to fi nd companies with innovative ideas; just stroll through neighborhood co-working spaces

and witness young entrepreneurs at work in T-shirts and blue jeans.

Hsieh often is described as the linchpin of all things high-tech in Las Vegas, but he’s only

part of a larger scene that doesn’t get much attention .

Some people have criticized Hsieh for lacking a clear mission, saying most of the businesses

funded by the Tech Fund don’t aspire to be the next Microsoft or Snapchat. Instead, the busi-

nesses funded by Hsieh have fi t his laid-back style. Instead of big-time tech, we get bars, a

cool boutique motel and a vegan doughnut shop.

Similarly, when events such as the Tech Cocktail Celebrate Conference land in Las Vegas,

as happened in October, most of the panelists come from other tech hubs, such as Chicago,

Seattle and Austin.

Tony Hsieh’s Downtown Project

Culture

WHERE’S THE MONEY COMING FROM?When it comes to money to build new things in Nevada, companies fi nd their

dough in different places. ¶ Banjo, which curates breaking news and events, secured more than $16 million from venture capital

fi rms in San Francisco. ¶ Remark Media, on the other hand, followed the more tradi-tional route of building capital with pri-

vate money. The company runs numerous websites with different missions, including

an online bikini shop, a sketch comedy pro-duction company and a forthcoming social

media platform in China.

Future Where do we go from here? What’s next for Las Vegas tech?

Are connectivity, cheap land and a few dedicated entrepreneurs enough to topple the region’s education problem and relaxed culture?

If one thing is certain, Southern Nevada needs more — more programs that teach technology , more enthusiastic companies to act as anchors and more enthusiasm about a brighter future.

We’ll be tracking the progress.

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JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

BY AMBER PHILLIPSSTAFF WRITER

Not yet a month into the new Re-publican-controlled Congress,

Washington is consumed with national debates over whether to approve the Key-stone XL Pipeline and what to do about Islamic militancy overseas. ¶ But perco-lating just below the surface are proposals that could have a more direct impact on Nevada. From nuclear waste to Internet gaming, here’s a look at four.

CRUMBLING ROADSFor all the tasks facing government,

the problem of repairing potholes is be-coming increasingly urgent.

America’s highways are in bad shape, and the federal fund that repairs roads and bridges is expected to go bust in May. Congress isn’t sure how to pave the funding hole and probably won’t make any big moves, such as raising the gas tax. Much more likely is a quick fix: using general funds to pay the bills.

In Nevada, transportation officials worry that could portend delays and more damage, such as the September wipeout of portions of Interstate 15 near Moapa after heavy rains.

Reps. Dina Titus and Cresent Hardy both sit on the House transportation committee and say refinancing the Highway Trust Fund is a priority. Both also hope to build an interstate between Phoenix and Las Vegas.

NUCLEAR WASTEA new Con-

gress means another at-tempt to store the na-tion’s nuclear waste at Yucca

Mountain. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill., says he will introduce a bill to get the ball rolling on creating a nuclear repository at Yucca, about 90 miles north of Las Vegas. What’s different this time is that Republi-cans control Congress.

A bipartisan group of House law-makers voted last year to approve funding for research into the feasi-bility of storing the nation’s nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain, and two energy leaders in the Republican-controlled Senate, Lisa Murkows-ki of Alaska and James Inhofe of Oklahoma, have said nuclear waste is on their agenda.

Members of Nevada’s delegation, led by Democratic leader Sen. Har-ry Reid, however, vow to do every-thing they can to stop the project. President Barack Obama also has said he won’t support it.

INTERNET GAMINGAs the 113th Congress came to

a close in December, a proposal to ban most forms of online gambling seemed to have a real chance of sneaking through the finish line.

The Restoration of America’s Wire Act was introduced in both chambers, and gaming analysts

unofficially tied it to Las Vegas Sands CEO and R e p u b l i c a n mega-donor S h e l d o n Adelson, who is an avid op-ponent of ex-

panding gaming’s online reach. The debate could ignite this year

as well.On a related issue, the Washing-

ton-based American Gaming Asso-ciation is pushing for a crackdown on illegal gaming and hopes to make that an issue when the Senate looks at Obama’s pick for attorney general.

OBAMA’S IMMIGRATION CHANGES

The agency that handles i m m i g r a t i o n and security could run out of money next month if Con-

gress can’t move from its impasse over Obama’s immigration actions.

Republicans voted to stop fund-ing for Obama’s unilateral im-migration reforms, which allow millions of undocumented immi-grants and some of their parents to avoid deportation. The rollbacks come in a $40 billion spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security, but they’re a nonstarter for Senate Democrats and Obama.

The fight over how to fund the agency puts into question the fu-ture of much of Nevada’s undocu-mented immigrant population, in-cluding almost half in Clark County who could qualify for deportation relief under Obama’s plans.

GOP leaders House Speaker John Boehner, left, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell meet with the

press Jan. 15 at the GOP retreat in Hershey, Pa. Republicans have gained control of the House and Senate, but

neither has a veto-proof majority. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

How GOP control in DC affects us in Nevada

Water flows down the middle of

Interstate 15 in Moapa on Sept. 8. The

road was closed in both directions

because of flood damage. (ASSOCIATED

PRESS FILE)

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THE SUNDAY


JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

BY ANDREA DOMANICKSTAFF WRITER

Millions of people come to Las Vegas every year hoping to win big at a casino table. But gam-

bling isn’t the only way to cash in on ca-sino games.

Anyone with an idea for a new table game can submit it to Nevada’s Gaming Control Board to be approved for lease to casinos. Though the majority of de-sign pitches come from major gaming companies and professional game in-ventors, concepts from hobbyists and Averages Joes can and do end up on casino floors.

“Someone literally might come to us with a concept drawn out on pa-per; they can be that rudimentary,” said Jonné Brunette, an agent with the Gaming Control Board enforcement division, which handles table game submissions. “People have pitched anything under the sun. It is amazing what has been submitted to us.”

The enforcement division can’t di-vulge details about the ideas it receives

because of confidentiality agreements, but the majority of pitches tend to be game variations, such as side wagers on existing games such as blackjack. Entirely new game concepts are more rare.

The board approves seven to 10 new games and about 50 game variations per year.

Getting the green light is only half the battle. Just because a game is avail-able for lease, doesn’t mean casinos will want it or it will succeed.

Few make it past one installation. Factors such as how casinos market the games and the changing tastes of consumers make it difficult for many games to take off.

Nonetheless, new games do thrive and can net inventors tens of thou-sands of dollars a year.

HOW TO TAKE A CONCEPT FROM A SCRIBBLE ON A COCKTAIL NAPKIN TO THE CASINO FLOOR

n Inventors’ first step is testing the game on friends. Do the rules make sense? Is the game easy to understand? Is it fun and exciting?

n If the answers all are yes, it’s time to hire an attorney to help patent the idea and make sure it doesn’t already

exist. This is a long process and can cost $10,000 to $30,000.

n If the idea truly is unique, then it’s time for marketing and pitching to casino companies. Before an inven-tor can approach the Gaming Control Board, he or she must find a casino to run a trial of the game. To do that, inventors typically must hire a math-ematical consultant to do a computer analysis of game results, which can

cost up to $10,000, and put together game fliers, table signs, rules, instruc-tions and a table layout. Casinos also charge trial fees of several thousand dollars a month and keep all the prof-its from the game.

n Next, the inventor must submit a 17-item application to the Gaming Control Board that includes a formal approval request, rules and proce-dures for dealing, a proposed payout schedule, a filing receipt from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, certifi-cation from an independent laboratory verifying the game is mathematically sound, a personal history and a $3,000 application fee.

n After being processed by the en-forcement division, the concept is sent to the technology division for analysis and verification, testing that ensures the game holds up as both original and valid.

n If it makes the cut, the game moves on to a field trial period lasting 45 to 180 days. Field trials are for new games only; side bets and other variations can skip this step and go straight to admin-istrative approval.

n The field trial is used to gather sta-tistical information about the game, such as how frequently it’s played, which casinos are responsible for sub-mitting, and to test how susceptible the game is to cheating, which Gaming Control Board agents determine based on watching it be played.

n Once the filed trial ends, a request for a final approval report is sent to the Gaming Control Board and Nevada Gaming Commission. The approval request is listed as an agenda item to be considered by the Gaming Con-trol Board at an official meeting. Most games that make it through the trial period are approved.

n If approved, the game heads to the casino floor, where gamblers deter -mine whether it’s a hit.

THE PAYOUTCasinos pay game distributors any-

where from $30 to several hundred dollars per table per month for side bets and several hundred dollars to $1,500 per month for games, according to Mark Yoseloff, executive director of UNLV’s Center for Gaming Innovation. Inventors typically receive a royalty of about 20 precent from distribution companies.

So if a casino leases a game for $500 a month, the inventor earns about $1,200 a year. If the game is placed in 25 casi-nos, the revenue for the inventor jumps to $30,000.

However, very few games make it past one installation.

How casino games are createdAnyone with a good idea for a table game, and a bankroll, can pitch it to regulators

A floor supervisor trains craps dealers at Margaritaville at the Flamingo. The Nevada Gaming Control board approves seven

to 10 new games and about 50 game variations per year. (STAFF FILE)

WHAT MAKES A GOOD TABLE GAME?

n It gets people’s attention.

n The rules and objectives can be explained in 30 sec-onds or less.

n It has a good house edge, under 5 percent.

n It uses conventional casino equipment, such as a stan-dard 52-card deck or dice.

n It has a catchy name.

n It is easy for dealers to deal and pit bosses to monitor.

n It is difficult to cheat at.

n It has good hit frequency to allow for player wins.

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Hiring, or what legal professionals call “retaining,” a lawyer is probably the most critical decision a per-

son must make when deciding whether to take legal action. It also is one of the most overlooked aspects of deciding to enforce your legal rights. Deciding which lawyer to hire

most likely will have the largest impact on the results you see, the stress you undergo and your overall satisfaction with the result. Living in the Las Vegas Valley, one of the most transient areas in the United States, adds another hurdle when decid-ing which lawyer to hire because you may

not have a trusted friend or relative who has lived here for a number of years to ask for a recommendation. So, how does one go about making a confident decision?

The Las Vegas Valley is a rare location when it comes to lawyers, because of the amount of lawyer advertising that occurs here.

We are surrounded by lawyers’ ads on television, radio, billboards and the Internet. Some are serious and some are borderline comedic, but a commercial alone should never be the basis for such an important decision. A commercial should be used only to be “introduced” to a lawyer or law firm, but you still should dig deeper. The most important aspects to consider when hiring an attorney are lawyer’s experience, reputation and personal interaction with you.

To determine a lawyer’s experience, start by reading his or her profile online. Typically, law firm websites include lawyer profiles, which at the very least should list the lawyer’s educational background, practice areas (types of law they practice) and examples of lawsuits he or she has worked on. This kind of information can tell you how long the person has been a lawyer, if he or she practices law in the area you need and what kind of results he or she has produced (although keep in mind, past results do not guarantee future outcomes).

Reputation can be vetted by seeing how the lawyer is graded by lawyer rat-ing services such as AVVO, Martindale-Hubbell or Top Lawyer. Still, while such lawyer rating services are helpful, the most accurate source to uncover a lawyer’s reputation can be found by examining prior clients’ reviews and comments. Past client feedback can be found on websites such as Yelp and Google. These websites are an invalu-able source to determine a lawyer’s reputation because testimonials cannot be manipulated or edited by the lawyers themselves; they are straight from the horse’s mouth. You should also under-stand, however, that these comments need to be taken with a grain of salt. You

need to be wary of “clients” who may have an interest in making false comments whether the statement is positive or negative.

Once you have reviewed your prospective lawyer’s experience and reputation, then it is time to meet the lawyer. Pay careful attention to this process, as you will want to make men-tal notes of how it was to deal not only with the attorney but with his or her staff, because you most likely will have substantial interaction with the staff throughout your representation.

When you do meet with someone at the law firm, make sure you meet with an actual lawyer, not a paralegal or assistant. Also, ask whether you are meeting with a partner, who are senior lawyers and often owners of the law firm, or an associate, normally a more junior attorney with less experience than a partner. During the meeting, it is important to determine how well the lawyer communicates with you. Does he or she listen and understand your goals? Does he or she explain the pro-cess and complicated legal phrases in a way you understand? Does the lawyer describe his or her policies in regards to returning your phone call and emails? Does he or she describe legal fees and costs clearly?

Also, trust your gut. Ask yourself: Is this someone I relate to? Do I trust them on an instinctual level? Am I getting straight answers to my ques-tions, and do I get a “good feeling” from them?

In the end, you may not be able to determine if you made a good choice of lawyer until after the whole process is done, but these tips should help you to make a well reasoned decision at the outset. Happy (lawyer) hunting!

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THE SUNDAY


JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

BY ANDREA DOMANICKSTAFF WRITER

Two people in Clark County have died since December trimming palm

trees. Clark County Fire and Rescue has performed three palm tree rescues over the past 18 months.

The issue isn’t gusty winds or dangling power lines. The most common cause of death involving palm trees is suffocation.

A DANGEROUS JOB When workers cut palm tree fronds

from below rather than above, loose fronds can pile up inside the tree instead of falling to the ground. That can cre-ate an avalanche effect that causes the fronds to collapse on the trimmer, trap-ping and potentially suffocating him.

Fronds can weigh hundreds of pounds

each, and when they collapse, their com-bined weight can be as much as one ton. Just a few fronds can immobilize a climber and force his body against the palm trunk with hundreds of pounds of pressure. Much of that force lands on the climber’s head, forcing his chin into his chest, limit-ing his ability to breathe.

The problem is serious enough that the Califor-nia Department of Public Health produced a video last year outlining the risks and proper proce-dures for cutting palms. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responds to at least six deadly palm tree incidents each year.

CUTTING CORNERS Most palm tree incidents involve un-

trained homeowners or unlicensed tree trimmers. Workers and homeowners can risk their lives when they forgo best prac-tices to save time or money.

Trimming costs per palm can vary wide-ly — from as little as $20 or $30 to as much as $100 or $150 — but unlicensed workers generally charge less.

If a worker is uninsured and gets in-jured, homeowners can be liable.

THE RIGHT WAY

Tree trimmers should be trained and certified by a rec-

ognized organization, such as the Treecare Industry Association or Interna-tional Society of Arborcul-ture. Workers who aren’t

certified should be super-vised by someone who is. Ideally, trimmers should use

a bucket truck or other aerial de-vice with fall protection equipment to al-low them to trim while staying out of the range of falling fronds.

If a bucket truck isn’t an option, work-ers should follow industry climbing prac-tices, which call for trimmers to remain above, rather than below, palm fronds.

FOR HOMEOWNERSn Palm trees should be trimmed about once a year. n Hire licensed tree care companies. Nevada doesn’t offer a state-certified arborist license, but it does issue landscape contractor licenses. Homeowners also should ask to see a company’s business license and proof of liability insurance.

A landscaper is dwarfed by palm fronds as he trims a palm tree in Phoenix. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

68 people nationwide

died while trimming or pruning trees in 2013,

according to the Bureau of Labor

Statistics.

Palm tree trimming can be fatalWho knew? Palm fronds are responsible for several deaths every year in the United States

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THE SUNDAY


JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

N otes culled from around the scene in VegasVille, where former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman

is ready to take on the infamous Black Book:

n Goodman will speak about the book, at the fifth installment of his regular dinner series at Oscar’s Beef, Booze & Broads at the Plaza. The pro-gram runs 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 29.

One of his favorite topics, in previous sessions, Goodman has turned afield from the planned topic to fire at the Black Book, the list of “undesirables” the Nevada Gaming Control Board bans from casinos.

“Think about it,” Goodman told me recently. “A statute was enacted that allowed authorities to enter people’s names on this list, and that means these people are excluded from entering any part of a casino complex — like the bowling alley, even if it is not connected to the slots or gambling tables. They can’t go to a boxing match, they can’t use a restroom facility at these hotel-casinos. … It’s totally unconstitutional.”

Goodman promises a couple of juicy

moments, in which he’ll dish on people he says are highly reputable but are included in the Black Book, including a sup-posed friend of mobster Tony Spilotro.

“This person is a well-respected member of the community, he takes his wife to shows at the Smith Center, but he’s in the Black Book, and he can’t even have dinner at Oscar’s at the Plaza,” Goodman said.

Goodman also promises to unveil a never-told story about how the Black Book came to be.

“It has been a secret, something I’ve never told anybody in my life before about how the Black Book decision was wrongfully influenced by authorities,” Goodman said. “It’s going to be very interesting, trust me.”

n Seeing former MGM Resorts exec-utive and current Foxwoods President and CEO Felix Rappaport at Hakkasan this month while he celebrated the 21st birthday of his daughter brought

to mind other odd resort executive “sightings” over the years.

A quick quiz: Which Las Vegas resort legend was known to hang out at the Klondike, which once stood just across from the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign? (Answer at the end of the column.)

n Dinner Confab of the Week: MGM Resorts

Vice President of Entertainment Chris Baldizan and Life is Beautiful founder Rehan Choudhry. Likely topics: Out-door festival strategy and the weather.

n Some fun with numbers: Steve Wynn’s salary has dipped from $4 mil-lion to $2.5 million a year. Andrew Luck, quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, who reached the AFC Championship Game two weeks ago but were drubbed 42-7 by the New England Patriots, is working on a deal that would make him the highest-paid player in NFL history at $25 million per year. Wynn, however, has had a far longer career.

n After recommendations from

resort executives and elected officials, especially Clark County Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani, I finally dined at Fat Choy restaurant at Eureka casino. Very good, especially as this place is “double-tucked,” tucked inside a little casino that itself is tucked away on East Sahara Avenue.

Try the Peking duck bao. The short rib grilled cheese sandwich also is a winner. Fat Choy is now in the restau-rant rotation.

n Two events not to count on any-time soon: the reopening of the Stirling Club at Turnberry Place and the return of the stage show “Vegas Nocturne.” The owners of the Stirling Club are said to be “sitting on” the property, unsure of how, or even if, to open the former spa, lounge and restaurant complex for residents of Turnberry Place. “Vegas Nocturne” might be back in some form, but likely in Chicago.

n The answer to above quiz: Bob Stupak, who hung at the bar with his cronies and drank cheap draft beer when owner Bob Woodrum ran the place. They don’t make ’em like Stupak, the Klondike or Woodrum anymore.

Goodman: Gambling’s Black Book is unconstitutional

JOHN KATSILOMETES

Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is accompanied by showgirls at last year’s Kobalt 400

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF FILE)

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THE SUNDAY

24JAN. 25 - JAN. 31


For many people, Super Bowl Sunday can be as much about socializing and overindulging in food

and alcohol as it is about the game itself. That’s natural. Super Bowl parties overfl ow with delicious options — buffalo wings, pizza, chips, salsa, soda, beer and more. ¶ For years, reports have pegged the Super Bowl as the second largest food day in America, behind only Thanks-giving. Food associations report that Americans will double their daily caloric consumption on Super Bowl Sunday. ¶ If you need an excuse to break your diet, the Super Bowl is it. However, for tens of millions of Americans who suffer from acid refl ux, navigating the buffet table can be a risky endeavor. Dr. Shawn Tsuda M.D., F.A.C.S. of Sunrise Hospital and an associ-ate professor at the University of Nevada School of Medicine breaks down the ABCs of acid refl ux, describes a new treatment option for chronic suffers and offers healthy eating tips for Super Bowl Sunday.

“The medical term for acid refl ux is GERD, or gastro esophageal refl ux disease. It is used synonymously with heartburn, but heartburn is just one of the symp-toms that can result from acid refl ux,” Tsuda said.

Acid refl ux occurs when an abnormal refl ux of stomach contents — acid — goes up into the esophagus from the stomach. “Normally, the acid in

your stomach stays there through something called the lower esophageal sphincter. In some people, that sphincter is

incompetent, allowing acid to enter the esophagus and cause damage,” Tsuda said.

The severity of symptoms varies from person to person. Even though billions of dollars are spent on acid refl ux treatments annually, the seriousness of acid refl ux remains underappreciated, Tsuda said.

Many people experience occasional heartburn, which can be remedied with minor lifestyle changes,

such avoiding foods that induce acid refl ux, not eating

too close to bedtime and not overeating.

But there’s a class of people for whom acid refl ux affects their daily lives, “to the point that they really need medication, every once in a while, possibly daily, to control their symptoms,” Tsuda said.

The primary types of medications are called proton pump inhibitors, such as Nexium, Protonix or Dexilant. Proton pump inhibitors quell symptoms for many people, but for some with severe acid refl ux, medication, or even multiple medications, cannot alleviate symptoms.

“Severe sufferers may start having complications with acid refl ux, which can mean damage to the esophagus that leads to irritation, bleeding or even cancer,” Tsuda said. “This type of patient is a possible candidate for surgical procedures to fi x the lower esophageal sphincter.”

FEND OFF YOUR

SUPER BOWL

ACID REFLUX

LIFESTYLE TIPS

Manage your weight and practice healthy eating

Wait two to three hours after eating to lay down

Eat smaller portions

ESOPHAGUS

RECTUM

SMALL INTESTINE

LIVER

GALLBLADDER

CAUSES IRRITATION

Dr. Shawn Tsuda explains, “it’s different for everyone, and most people will be able to, through their own eating and drinking history, know what incites acid refl ux in themselves.”

■ Caffeine ■ Spicy food

■ Fried food ■ Alcohol

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SUNRISE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

FIXING THE ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER

To the relief of chronic sufferers, Sunrise Hospital recently introduced a new procedure

that is yielding very promising results. “The tradi-tional operation is called Nissen fundoplication, and

while it’s a good operation, it is a fairly disruptive proce-dure,” Dr. Shawn Tsuda said. “It involves using your own stom-

ach to wrap around the esophagus and create a new sphincter.” The new procedure is minimally invasive and doesn’t disrupt the

patient’s native anatomy. It employs a device called the Linx Reflux Management System, which is a bracelet of magnetic beads placed

around the esophagus to re-create the sphincter. “This keeps the acid in the stomach and away from the esophagus,” Tsuda said. “It has been on the market for about a year and a half, and was stud-ied by the FDA for seven years prior to launch. It has a very good

safety profile and an efficacy that, in some cases, exceeds the traditional operation.” Though the surgery won’t grant Super

Bowl Sunday revelers a free pass for all-you-can-eat hot wings, it is meant to be a permanent solution. “Current

studies are showing a 90 percent efficacy rate for getting patients off medication completely, and

the few who still need to take medication can usually reduce the amount that

they take,” Tsuda said.

ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTERThe lower esophageal sphincter keeps acid from leaving your stomach and entering your esophagus. How-ever, in some people, the sphincter does not work properly, causing pain and damage.

STOMACH

LARGE INTESTINE

HEALTHY HABITS ON BIG GAME DAY

Drink lots of water; eat slowly; use small plates to encourage

smaller servings; choose baked foods over fried foods; eat vege-tables with non-acidic dips, such as hummus; and pack your plate

with fruit. If you are going to risk buffalo wings, be sure to balance

them with an equal amount of vegetables and a glass of water

between servings.

www.SunriseHealthInfo.com

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WHAT’S OLD CAN BE NEW AGAIN

BY KATIE VISCONTISTAFF WRITER

Thrift shopping used to mean moans and groans from children

embarrassed about getting secondhand clothes. But thanks to the increasing popularity of everything vintage, buy-ing used is becoming more common — and more fashionable .

In fact, over the past two years, the number of thrift stores operating na-tionally has jumped 14 percent . Good-will — the largest national thrift store chain — pulled in $3.5 billion in 2013, compared with $1.9 billion in 2007. Lo-cal Goodwill stores generated $24 mil-lion and were on track to exceed that in 2014 .

Still, fi nding items worth buying at a thrift store can be diffi cult. With lots of merchandise and a sometimes musty smell, the shops can be overwhelming .

Whether you’re an experienced thrifter or a newbie to the trend, these tips can help you master the craft of buying used and save you some serious cash.

KNOW WHAT YOU WANT

Thrift stores often are over stocked with dozens of categories of items: clothing, shoes, accessories, furniture, home goods, kitchenware, toys, elec-tronics. Before heading out, ask yourself what you hope to fi nd.

Once you have a list in mind, zero in. If you want new artwork or decor for your shelves, go directly to the home section. If you’re looking for vintage T-shirts, skip the furniture and book sec-tions and head to clothing. (Tip: Search both women’s and men’s.)

LOOK PAST THE PAST

It’s inevitable you’ll come across dat-ed items that scream of long-ago trends : acid-washed jeans, for example, or a blazer with 2 -inch shoulder pads. Try to look past the dated features to see if you can save the items with a little revamp-ing.

For acid-washed jeans, try a bleach rinse or use a pair of scissors to create a distressed look. Shoulder pads that aren’t sewn in can easily be cut out.

Make old dressers new with revamped knobs or refi nished wood.

BUY ONLY WHAT YOU LOVE

With everything so cheap , it’s easy to feel compelled to buy everything in sight. Don’t.

For clothing , ask yourself : When will I wear this? How often will I wear it? Does it fl atter me? For furniture: Does this serve a purpose? Where will I put it?

If you are confi dent in your answers, don’t leave the item behind. Good fi nds rarely last more than a week in a thrift shop, and there’s usually only one of each .

SHOPPING TIPS

■ Check stores for sales; many run spe-cial deals depending on the day of the week . Shops also often have military, stu-dent and senior discounts . Many also run colored-tag sales or seasonal specials.■ Find out which days stores get new deliveries or put out new merchandise. ■ If you’re shopping at a vintage thrift shop, negotiate prices. If it’s a chain store or charity , don’t.

THE SUNDAY


JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

WHERE TO SHOPFOR CLOTHING■ Epic Thrift - 1435 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas; 3145 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas; 4001 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas

■ Cleopatra’s Treasures - 3650 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 22, Las Vegas

■ Ritzy Rags - 2550 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas

■ Glam Factory Vintage - 211 E. Colorado Ave., Las Vegas

FOR FURNITURE■ ReStore Habitat for Humanity - 4580 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas; 3455 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas

■ Goodwill , multiple valley locations

■ Salvation Army , multiple valley locations

■ Colleen’s Classic Consignment, multiple valley locations

WHAT ABOUT THE SMELL?

To get that musty, thrift-store smell out of clothing , add baking soda to your load of laundry and hang the clothing outside to dry.

For books with an unbearable must, place them in a plastic bin with

a box of baking soda. For desks and dressers, use

foam cleaner and Pine-Sol .

TREASURE HUNTING Epic Thrift, 3145 E. Tropicana Ave., is one of

several thrift shops in Las Vegas. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

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THE SUNDAY


JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

INGREDIENTS 2 cans shredded chicken (12.5 oz)

1/2 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s)

1/2 cup ranch dressing

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

Tortilla chips for dipping

MIXED

FINISHED

BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

Buffalo chicken dip is a game-day classic that many have made their own, but the secret to this

particular preparation is adding more cheese and dressing than most recipes out there. That tames the hot sauce for folks who prefer a smoother, less tangy flavor. Prepared in just minutes, this appetizer platter will be empty by the time the 2015 Super Bowl champs are crowned.

BY JUSTIN GILBERT | BEHIND THE BITES

DIRECTIONSIn a 2-quart baking dish, mix together hot sauce, ranch dressing, mozzarella,

blue cheese and chicken. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for

30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Stir and

serve with tortilla chips.

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THE SUNDAY

31LIFE

JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?

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

CowgirlAge: 6-year-old spayed femaleBreed: Mediumhair Description: Cowgirl loves playing soccer with her toys. She is so good with dogs that she often helps us “test” dogs to determine their com-patibility with cats.Adoption fee: $20

Expresso (A817142) Age: 2-year-old spayed femaleBreed: Pit bull terrierDescription: Expresso has a sweet, calm personality. She can be a little shy at first, but shower her with friendly attention and her playful, social side will quickly come out. Adoption fee: $105

SparrowAge: 2-year-old spayed femaleBreed: Chinchilla mix breed rabbitDescription: Sparrow enthusiastically greets people and relishes her daily vegetables and salad greens. Please visit our Lovebugs Room and get to know this young sweetheart.Adoption fee: $25

Abby (A820955) Age: 2-year-old spayed female Breed: Miniature poodle mixDescription: Sweet but timid, Abby is looking for a calm, patient family. She walks well on her leash and likes being petted but takes time to warm up to new people and environments. Adoption fee: $155

LibbyAge: 5-year-old spayed femaleBreed: Miniature pinscher Description: Libby is a regal little lady who needs someone to love. She is house-trained and good with dogs. She offers unconditional love in exchange for a forever home.Adoption fee: $50

Yellow (A818341) Breed: CockatielDescription: Looking for a friend who flies? Yellow is a cute cockatiel in need of a new home. Meet him to see if he’s the right bird buddy for you.Adoption fee: $35

BayAge: 12-year-old spayed femaleBreed: Tortoiseshell shorthairDescription: Bay values building relationships with people, cats and dogs. She has a beautiful spirit and expressive eyes. Please visit and give her consideration.Adoption fee: $20

Bear (A814181) Age: 3-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic mediumhairDescription: Bear has never been around children or other pets but is sure to be a loyal, loving family member. Pick up a scratching post for him, as he likes to work his paws!Adoption Fee: $80

LukeAge: 2-year-old neutered maleBreed: Silky terrierDescription: Luke is a lively young-ster who enjoys playing ball, walking in parks and bonding with kind peo-ple. He is crate-trained and compat-ible with dogs and older children.Adoption fee: $75

Jam (A821286) Age: 18-month-old spayed female Breed: Domestic shorthairDescription: Jam gets along with people and other cats. She’s an indoor cat who enjoys being petted, but she prefers not to be held. Adoption fee: $80

CharlesAge: 7-year-old neutered maleBreed: Retriever/shepherd mixDescription: We anticipate the day when Charles will have a buoyant spirit and confidence that the world is kind. He is recovering from cruelty.Adoption fee: $50

Billy (A819956) Age: 1-year-old male Breed: Shorthair rabbitDescription: Billy is one of many rab-bits available for adoption, and this cute fella wants to hop his way into your heart. Visit him and see if he’s the bunny you bond with.Adoption fee: $25

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THE SUNDAY

32JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

KEY PLAYER

ROB GRONKOWSKIDuring the past two seasons,

the Patriots have gone 13-9 against the spread in games where the often-in-

jured tight end has been healthy enough to play at least half of the offensive snaps. The

team is 6-8 against the number without him. A compelling case could be made that Gronkows-

ki is the most valuable nonquarterback in the NFL on the betting line. His worth could

be even more meaningful in Super Bowl 49. One of the Seahawks’ few areas of weakness is defending the tight end,

ranking 18th in the NFL, accord-ing to Football Outsiders’

advanced statistics.

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BY CASE KEEFER | STAFF WRITER

Nevada sports books took a record $119.4 million in bets

on last year’s Super Bowl. ¶ One reason for the big draw

was the standing of the teams. The Seattle Seahawks and Denver

Broncos were the NFL’s two best that season. ¶ The story repeats

this year with Seattle and the New England Patriots riding top seeds

from their respective conferences into a showdown in Glendale,

Ariz. It’s so evenly matched, the betting market can’t seem to pick a

favorite. At some places, for the first time, the Super Bowl spread is a

pick ’em. ¶ Since it’s apparent few want to be left out of the action,

here’s some information on both teams to make a more informed

wager.

BY THE BOOKS,

SUPER BOWL IS

ANYONE’S GAME

REASONS TO BETON THE PATRIOTS

The team is trustworthy. Someone could have made a decent living betting on the Patriots every game during the Bill Belichick era, as the team has been perpetually undervalued on the point spread. Belichick is 192-150 against the spread as an NFL head coach.

Offense is another strong factor. Belichick has one of his best ever this season. Take away the distant but much-documented first four games of the year, in which the Patriots toiled to a 2-2 record, and 37-year-old quarterback Tom Brady is having more than a great season — he’s having one of the best of his career. Since the rough start, Brady has completed more than 65 percent of his passes with a touchdown-to-interception ratio just shy of 4-to-1.

REASONS TO BETAGAINST THE PATRIOTS

If there’s a unit in the game that could be regarded as average-to-good instead of outstanding-to-transcendent, it’s the Patriots’ defense. It’s allowing a somewhat pedestrian 5.3 yards per play. By comparison, Seattle gives up 4.7 yards per play.

The Patriots have been particularly susceptible to giving up yards on the ground, most recently surrendering 129 yards and 5.4 yards per carry to Baltimore running back Justin Forsett in a tight 35-31 win in the AFC divisional round. That type of performance usually is a death sentence against Seattle, which has quarterback Russell Wilson leading the NFL at 7.2 yards per carry and Marshawn Lynch in the top 10 among running backs, at 4.7 yards per carry.

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THE SUNDAY

33WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

Send your sports information to [email protected] SPORTS JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

KEY PLAYER

RICHARD SHERMANA possible, although likely mi-

nor, reason so much money came in on the Patriots to push the betting line from

Seattle minus-2.5 to pick ’em is concern about Sherman’s condition. The cornerback

sprained his elbow in the NFC Champion-ship Game. Although he says he will play in the Super Bowl, his status initially was uncertain. A Seattle backer could make a

strong case that Sherman is the most important defensive player in the NFL

according to the spread. Seattle allows a minuscule 5.8 yards

per pass attempt. Much of its success stems from Sherman

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MY PICK: SEATTLE

Picking New England based on last week’s blowout win breaks

the cardinal rule of sports betting: Don’t be swayed by recent results.

On the season, Seattle has been the slightly better team. The Seahawks

have what it takes to become the first back-to-back champions in 10 years and the ninth in Super Bowl history.

REASONS TO BET AGAINST THE SEAHAWKS

If there’s any truth to the idea of a team “peaking at the right time,” the Patriots are the right side. New England’s 45-7 dismantling of Indianapolis last week was arguably the best performance by a team all year and looked particularly golden juxtaposed with Seattle’s bumbling, five-turnover affair in a fortunate 28-22 overtime win against Green Bay.

The Ravens may have given the Patriots a scare two weeks ago, but the Seahawks weren’t flawless in the quarterfinals either, giving up 362 yards to the Panthers in a 31-17 victory.

New England, at its apex, simply is more lethal than Seattle, as evidenced by the Patriots’ point differential of plus-197 (Seattle’s was plus-159).

REASONS TO BETON THE SEAHAWKS

Defense. It’s no longer hyperbole: The Seahawks historically are dominant at keeping opponents from scoring points. They’re the second team in the past 30 years to have the NFL’s best defense in back-to-back seasons, according to Football Outsiders’ advanced metrics. Seattle has stars at every level who rose to the occasion of stunting the NFL’s best offense in the Super Bowl last year.

Why won’t the same plan work again? In addition to their aforementioned success against the pass, the Seahawks halt run games just as thoroughly. They gave up 3.4 yards per rushing attempt, the third-lowest mark in the NFL.

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What’s the worst championship ring Harrison has seen? The 1990 Cincinnati

Reds World Series ring. Former Reds owner Marge Schott had a reputation for

being frugal. “It looks like one of those cheap senior class rings you see in the

Jostens catalog,” Rick Harrison said.

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THE SUNDAY

34JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

BY RAY BREWERSTAFF WRITER

The 14-karat, white-gold Super Bowl ring en-crusted with 143 diamonds is hard to miss in

the display case at Gold & Silver Pawn Shop on Las Vegas Boulevard North.

The price tag on the New England Patriots 2002 Super Bowl ring is $100,000 — three times its value. Store owner Rick Harrison doesn’t plan on parting with his prized possession.

The ring was collateral on a $2,500 loan by a former Patriots’ player, who never returned to settle his debt.

“It would take a crazy amount of money,” Harrison said when asked about selling the ring.

Hundreds of people line Las Vegas Boulevard waiting to enter the shop, which has become a tour-ist attraction because it’s featured on The History Channel’s “Pawn Stars” television series. The ring is highlighted in the show’s opening segment.

Before his store became famous, Harrison used to list the ring on eBay the week before the Super Bowl with $100,000 as the minimum bid. It was a market-ing ploy. He knew nobody would buy the ring, but it would bring media attention to his shop.

The ring belonged to defensive back Brock Wil-

liams, who, due to a knee injury, was active for just one game during New England’s run to the Super Bowl. His name is engraved on the side.

It’s the only Super Bowl ring in Harrison’s current collection, which includes mementos from various professional and college sports, but not the only Super Bowl ring in the shop’s history. Several ath-letes have pawned Super Bowl rings, Harrison said, but they returned within the three-month term to repay the loan. Harrison declined to name the ath-letes, citing privacy laws.

“It’s a great service at 3 a.m. when you are party-ing in Las Vegas and run out of money,” Harrison said. “Ninety-nine percent of them are picked up within three months.”

Harrison almost bought a Washington Red-skins Super Bowl ring believed to belong to Hall of Fame running back John Riggins. But when Har-rison contacted Riggins to verify it was his ring and hadn’t been stolen, Harrison learned the ring in fact was a salesman’s sample. Even so, it was val-ued at $3,000.

As for the Patriots ring, its over-the-top design and high cost helped usher in a new era for cham-pionship rings, Harrison said. While he describes

some older rings as “cheap high school rings,” Har-rison said Patriots owner Robert Kraft pushed the envelope in his concept for the Patriots’ first Super Bowl ring.

“That ring broke all of the rules,” Harrison said.The NFL provides Super Bowl winners up to

$5,000 per ring for 150 rings. The team pays any ad-ditional costs.

Rings typically sell from $10,000 and higher at auc-tion houses and websites. One buyer spent $230,000 for New York Giants star Lawrence Tay-lor’s Super Bowl ring from 1986-87.

Last year’s Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl ring was made by Tiffany and Co. Each ring took 45 hours to craft.

Designs get more elaborate and expensive every year. But, for Har-rison, none beats his Pa-triots ring.

“That’s the best-looking Super Bowl ring ever made,” he said.

THE ULTIMATE PAWNSHOP TREASURE

BUY IT, THEN TRY IT

Customers aren’t allowed to try on — or even touch —

championship rings at Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. Once you own

the ring, you can wear it, owner Rick Harrison said.

There is one exception: When children from Make-A-Wish

Foundation visit the shop, Harrison makes sure they get to wear

his prized Patriots Super Bowl ring.

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What’s the worst championship ring Harrison has seen? The 1990 Cincinnati

Reds World Series ring. Former Reds owner Marge Schott had a reputation for

being frugal. “It looks like one of those cheap senior class rings you see in the

Jostens catalog,” Rick Harrison said.

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35JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

THE ULTIMATE PAWNSHOP TREASURE

VALUE OF THE DIAMOND

Super Bowl championship rings typically are the most coveted memorabilia by fans of the three major sports — with a few exceptions.

Harrison said a New York Yankees World Series ring would be more valuable than a Super Bowl ring from one of football’s less popular teams, such as the New Orleans Saints. Rings from basketball’s Los Angeles Lakers also would command a high price.This 2008 Tampa Bay Rays American League championship ring is worth $30,000, according to the Tampa Tribune. The team reportedly produced 480 of the white gold and diamond rings, and one found its way to Harrison’s shop.

SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES

In addition to rings for players, most

organizations issue Super Bowl pendants for women who work

with the team and players’ wives. Gold

& Silver Pawn Shop has a 1967 Green Bay

Packers pendant listed for $4,000.

FOOTBALL BEYOND THE NFLGold & Silver Pawn Shop has

championship rings from the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup and the Arena Football League’s ArenaBowl. Pictured is the 2004 San Jose SaberCats Arena Football League championship ring. It appraises for about $5,000.

In his line of work, Rick Harrison

comes across plenty of jewelry,

including championship rings from

professional sports teams. Athletes

often use the rings as collateral for

loans. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

EVEN THE BOX CARRIES VALUEThere’s no price tag on the 1989 Denver

Broncos AFC Championship ring, but Harrison says he’d sell it for $12,000 to $15,000.

“If you’re a (Denver) fan, even if your team didn’t win a Super Bowl, it’s still a 1989 championship ring,” he said.

The ring comes in a wooden box with the Broncos logo on the exterior and a velvet interior. The value of the box alone is $1,000.

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THE SUNDAY

36WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Send your gaming information to [email protected]

JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

CASINO PROMOTIONSCALIFORNIA

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SOUTH POINT

Big Game GiveawayDate: Feb. 1Information: Real Gaming online poker players have a chance to win passes to a VIP Super Bowl party. Earn one entry for every five Loyalty Scores earned through Jan. 28.

STATION CASINOS

Thanks a Billion! point giveawayDate: Fridays, Saturdays and Sun-days through Feb. 1Locations: All Station properties, Fi-esta Henderson and Fiesta RanchoInformation: Guests who swipe their loyalty card instantly win 1,000 to 1 million points.

WILDFIRE

MyGeneration MondaysDate: OngoingInformation: For players 50 and older. Earn 6x points on slot machines and video poker; receive discounts on bowling and dining; win up to $250 in free slot play.

ALIANTE

Aliante Armada kiosk gameDate: Through Jan. 31Information: Guess the location of 12 ships on a kiosk game board. Re-ceive one free hit daily. Earn 150 reel points, 500 video poker points or $10 rated average bet per hour to re-ceive additional hits, up to three per day. A “miss” wins drawing entries; a “hit” wins prizes, including free slot play, dining and resort credits, point grants and more; each sunken ship wins a bonus prize. The first person to sink the entire fleet wins $10,000. Other players who sink the fleet win up to $1,000 in free slot play.

$70,000 Aliante Armada drawingsDate: Jan. 31Information: Ten names will be called, two people will play. Hits win from $100 in free slot play to $3,500. Other guests will receive $250 in free slot play. On Jan. 31, there will be

drawings at 7:15, 8:15 and 9:15 p.m. Ten names will be called, with two people earning a chance to play the Aliante Armada game. First place wins $5,000 in free slot play; second place wins $3,000 in free slot play; all other winners receive $500.

$5,000 Hot Seat Battle RoundsDate: JanuaryInformation: All carded slot play-ers qualify. On random days, guests will be picked to participate in the Aliante Armada Game.

Mobile madnessDate: Jan. 27Information: Qualified guests will receive a message via the Aliante mobile app to swipe at a kiosk for a bonus prize. Prizes are free slot play up to $1,000.

Prize is Right Spin and Win promo-tion on 50-plus Play DayDate: Jan. 26Information: Earn 50 slot points and spin to win up to $500 in free slot play and other prizes. For Aliante Players Club members 50 and older.

Point multipliersDate: Wednesdays in January and FebruaryInformation: Earn 5x multiplier on video poker and 10x on all reels.

Sweatshirt giveawayDate: JanuaryInformation: Earn 600 video poker points, 300 reel points or $10 rated average bet for two hours on table games and receive a sweatshirt. One per guest while supplies last. Limited to the first 5,000 guests.

Cupid’s Cash and Prize pull tabsDate: Fridays and Saturdays in Feb-ruaryInformation: Earn 250 points for a loose pull tab. Come in both Friday and Saturday to earn a pull tab to come back Sunday and receive a bonus offer. Players have the chance to win up to $10,000.

$2,500 senior slot tournamentDate: Feb. 9Information: Top 25 scores will share $2,500 in free slot play.

$45,000 Mini Cooper drawingDate: Feb. 28Information: Earn entries in February. The top five drawing entry earners and five random guests from the Cupid’s Cash & Prize pull tab promo-tion will receive automatic spots in the drawing.

Pick A Candy Heart

Date: FebruaryInformation: Earn 50 slot points and pick a candy heart on kiosks to win up to $500 in free slot play. Other prizes include dining credits, gifts, drawing entries and more.

Burst multipliersDate: Feb. 1 and 16Information: Earn 6x points on video poker and 12x on all reels.

DOWNTOWN GRAND

Electronic extravaganzaDate: Through Jan. 31Information: Earn one virtual draw-ing ticket for every 500 base points. Prizes include $50 to $500 in free slot play, a 60-inch LED Smart TV, Blu-ray Disc players, iPad Air, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 and a Kindle Fire HDX. Drawings at 8 p.m.

Senior ThursdaysDate: Jan. 29Information: For loyalty club mem-bers 50 and older. Slot tournament at noon; blackjack tournament at 2:30 p.m.; 5x slot points; $5 free match bet.

Jacks or better 4-of-a-kind bonusDate: Through Jan. 26Information: Win free slot play for every natural four-of-a-kind. Prizes from $10 to $50 in free slot play.

Win up to 15X slot pointsDate: Jan. 27Time: 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Information: Receive a pull tab at player services for 2X to 15X. Maxi-mum of one pull tab per member per day; prizes are not transferable. Mul-tiplier is valid for slot points earned.

Big Game Square ShowdownDate: Through Feb. 1Information: Receive one Big Game Square for every dealt blackjack with a minimum bet of $25. One prize of $250 to $1,000 in chips will be awarded during each quarter of the Super Bowl.

Takeaways and Giveaways drawingDate: Through Feb. 1Information: Earn one virtual draw-ing ticket for every 2,000 base points. Drawing will be one hour af-ter the Super Bowl. Five winners will be selected randomly to win prizes including $100 in free slot play or one of two signed football jerseys.

Bring a friendDate: Through Jan. 31Information: Bring a friend to join the loyalty club; both the existing and the new member will receive $10

in free slot play.

SILVER SEVENS

Point multipliersDate: Jan. 26, 29 and 31Information: Earn 12x points on select reels and video reels every Monday; earn 7x points on select reel and video reel machines and 3x points on select video poker machines every Thursday; earn 10x points on select reels and video reels and 4x points on select video poker machines every Saturday.

Table games hot seatDate: Jan. 25-29Time: 3 p.m.-1 a.m.Information: One table game player will be selected randomly every hour to win a $25 promotional chip.

Choose-a-PaloozaDate: Jan. 30-31Information: Ten loyalty card holders will be selected randomly to win up to $5,000 in cash and free slot play at 7 and 9 p.m. every Friday. Seven card holders will be selected randomly to win up to $2,500 in cash and free slot play at 7 p.m. every Saturday. Also includes a drawing; receive one entry for every 50 points earned.

Earn and rewardDate: Jan. 27Information: Loyalty card holders can earn points to redeem for gifts, free slot play, comps and more. No point redemption is required.

Play and eatDate: Jan. 25Information: Earn 300 same-day base points for a free breakfast or lunch buffet; earn 600 same-day base points for a dinner or brunch buffet; earn 2,500 same-day base points for a $15 credit to Sterling Spoon Cafe.

Nifty 50 slot tournamentDate: Jan. 28Time: 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m.Information: First prize is $1,000 cash. Earn entries through play.

RAMPART CASINO

Point multipliersDate: Jan. 26Information: Resort Rewards players earn 4x points on reels and 2x points on video poker.

$100,000 Keep It or Risk ItDate: Jan. 30-31Information: Forty winners will have a chance to accept a guaranteed $500 cash or risk it for a chance to draw to win up to $10,000 cash. One hour of $10 table play or 100 base points earn one entry in the drawing. Drawings at 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Earn 10x entries Mondays through Thursdays.

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Send your gaming information to [email protected] GAMING

JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

in free slot play.

SILVER SEVENS

Point multipliersDate: Jan. 26, 29 and 31Information: Earn 12x points on select reels and video reels every Monday; earn 7x points on select reel and video reel machines and 3x points on select video poker machines every Thursday; earn 10x points on select reels and video reels and 4x points on select video poker machines every Saturday.

Table games hot seatDate: Jan. 25-29Time: 3 p.m.-1 a.m.Information: One table game player will be selected randomly every hour to win a $25 promotional chip.

Choose-a-PaloozaDate: Jan. 30-31Information: Ten loyalty card holders will be selected randomly to win up to $5,000 in cash and free slot play at 7 and 9 p.m. every Friday. Seven card holders will be selected randomly to win up to $2,500 in cash and free slot play at 7 p.m. every Saturday. Also includes a drawing; receive one entry for every 50 points earned.

Earn and rewardDate: Jan. 27Information: Loyalty card holders can earn points to redeem for gifts, free slot play, comps and more. No point redemption is required.

Play and eatDate: Jan. 25Information: Earn 300 same-day base points for a free breakfast or lunch buffet; earn 600 same-day base points for a dinner or brunch buffet; earn 2,500 same-day base points for a $15 credit to Sterling Spoon Cafe.

Nifty 50 slot tournamentDate: Jan. 28Time: 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m.Information: First prize is $1,000 cash. Earn entries through play.

RAMPART CASINO

Point multipliersDate: Jan. 26Information: Resort Rewards players earn 4x points on reels and 2x points on video poker.

$100,000 Keep It or Risk ItDate: Jan. 30-31Information: Forty winners will have a chance to accept a guaranteed $500 cash or risk it for a chance to draw to win up to $10,000 cash. One hour of $10 table play or 100 base points earn one entry in the drawing. Drawings at 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Earn 10x entries Mondays through Thursdays.

$25,000 free hot seat drawingsDate: Jan. 29Time: 2-8 p.m.Information: Loyalty card members can win up to $200 in free slot play in each drawing. Winner drawn every 25 minutes for slot players and on the 45 of each hour for table game players.

$25,000 Polar Payout table drawingsDate: Jan. 30Time: 9 p.m.Information: Earn one entry for one hour of $10 table play. There will be one $2,000 winner, four $500 winners and five $200 promo chip winners.

50-plus partyDate: Jan. 27Information: Loyalty card players 50 and older can earn a $100 free slot play bonus on all video reel machine jackpots over $1,200; a complimen-tary kiosk swipe if they earn 50 points and a second swipe if they earn 500; a bingo coupon for a free small rainbow pack in the electronic units for their next visit (minimum buy-in is required); a $5 lunch buffet; and a free round in a slot tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Summerlin and Elite players may receive an ad-ditional round.) The best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week. The top prize is $1,000. A $15 free slot play bonus will be given to everyone who wins a round.

Pirate’s Treasure progressive drawingsDate: Last Wednesday of the monthTime: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m.Information: Ten winners at each drawing. Progressive jackpot increas-es every month it doesn’t hit.

GOLD COAST

Prize packagesDate: Through Jan. 26Information: Log in to B Connected Online and enter to win packages that include apparel, playing cards, gaming dice or a sun visor. Grand prize draw-ing is Jan. 26.

Jackpot jacketDate: Through Feb. 12Information: Earn a jacket by hitting a jackpot or earning 12,000 points.

We’ll pay your rent or mortgage for 2015Date: Jan. 31Time: 8:15 p.m.Information: Earn up to 50x entries on Fridays by swiping your loyalty card at kiosk. Slot machine players receive one entry for every 50 base points. Table game players earn one entry for every hour of rated play with a minimum average bet of $5. Top prize is $18,000

(equal to $1,500 per month).

ORLEANS



We’ll pay your rent or mortgage for 2015Date: Jan. 31Time: 7:15 p.m.Information: Earn up to 50x entries on Fridays by swiping your loyalty card at kiosk. Slot machine players receive one entry for every 50 base points. Table game players earn one entry for every hour of rated play with a minimum average bet of $5. Top prize is $18,000 (equal to $1,500 per month).

SAM’S TOWN

Stash Your Cash blackjack tourna-mentDate: Feb. 14Information: Earn entries by playing table games through Feb. 9.

Big Spin Hot SeatDate: Jan. 30Time: 1-7 p.m.Information: Three players every 30 minutes will receive a chance to win dining awards, free play and cash up to $1,000.

We’ll pay your rent or mortgage for 2015Date: Jan. 31Time: 6:15 p.m.Information: Earn up to 50x entries on Fridays by swiping your loyalty card at kiosk. Slot machine players receive one entry for every 50 base points. Table game players earn one entry for every hour of rated play with a minimum average bet of $5. Top prize is $18,000 (equal to $1,500 per month).



EL CORTEZ

Free Play Frenzy for jackpot

winnersDate: JanuaryInformation: Loyalty card players who win select jackpots on slot or video poker machines or live keno will re-ceive $10 to $1,000 in free play.

Saturday Point Fever – The 1,000,000 point giveawayDate: Jan. 31Information: Players will receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day of the week. Participants also can earn entry multi-pliers at the kiosks every day. Players must activate virtual drawing tickets at kiosks beginning 10 a.m. each Sat-urday, with the virtual drawing taking place later that day. Ten players win 100,000 points each week.

WILLIAM HILL

RACE & SPORTS BOOK

Spring rewardsDate: Through April 30Information: Earn up to $100 cash back with every wager made on the mobile sports app.

SLS

Mischievous Monkey gamesDate: JanuaryInformation: Earn 250 points every Sunday through Thursday to activate the Monkey Mayhem game on a slot machine for chance at free play. Earn 250 point on Fridays and Saturdays for a scratch card. Prizes include cash, free play, rooms, spa packages and dining credits.

Point multipliersDate: Jan. 28Information: Earn 2x points.

Free gift daysDate: Jan. 29Information: Earn 250 points every other Thursday for a bamboo snack set or 10-piece plastic storage set.

$10,000 table games drawingsDate: Jan. 30Time: 7 p.m.Information: Earn tickets all week for chance to win $2,000 cash.

SILVERTON

Mystery multipliersDate: Jan. 25Information: Swipe loyalty card at a kiosk to receive multiplier of up to 20x points.

Earn and win dining creditDate: Jan. 27-29Information: Earn 500 points for a $20 dining credit voucher.

Rock ’n’ roll swipe and win kiosk

game

Date: Jan. 31

Information: Earn 300 points in one

day to play. Swipe loyalty card at any

kiosk to receive cash, free slot play,

dining credits and more.

Seniors 50-plus club

Date: Jan. 26

Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Information: Cash drawings at 2, 4 and

6 p.m. Fifteen cash winners, including

one $1,000 and three $500 winners, at

each drawing. Register at the promo-

tions booth. Also, present a rewards

card and 50+ sticker to receive half-off

dining Mondays.

$10,000 Reel & Win

weekly slot tournament

Date: Jan. 27

Time: Registration 11 a.m., tournament

noon-5 p.m.

Information: Open to rewards card

members. First entry is free; earn ad-

ditional entries for every 100 points

earned noon to 4 p.m. Prize payouts

begin 6 p.m., with a top prize of

$1,000 and a prize pool of $10,000.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S

Winter Warm Up giveaway and

drawing

Date: January

Information: For every 1,000 base

points earned each week through

Jan. 25, guests receive a gift or an

entry into a cash drawing at 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 30. The top prize is $10,000.

Earn up to two gifts each week and

keep playing for drawing entries.

From Jan. 26 to 30, receive a drawing

ticket for every 500 points earned.

Carnival of Cash

Date: Feb. 1-21

Information: For every 1,000 base

points earned, guests can swipe and

play a kiosk game to win free slot

play, comps, gifts or entries into a

$20,000 weekly cash drawing help

8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Five

winners at each drawing will win cash,

with a $5,000 top prize.

T-shirt Giveaway

Date: Jan. 26-Feb. 1

Information: Place a $20 parlay or

$50 straight bet on the Super Bowl

and receive a T-shirt.

M RESORT

$15,000 drawings

Date: Jan. 30

Time: 9:30 p.m.

Information: Earn 250 reel slot or 500

video poker same-day base points for

one entry. Top prize is $2,500 in free

play.

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JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

Story about Metro cop’s rants draws strong reactions

A n article two weeks ago in The Sunday told the story of Metro Police Detective Bobby Kinch, who wrote

inflammatory posts on Facebook. Among them:n “Let’s just get this over! Race war,

Civil, Revolution? Bring it! I’m about as fed up as a man (American, Chris-tian, White, Heterosexual) can get!”n “It’s obviously coming to a boil-

ing point! I say ‘F*** IT’! I’m ready now! Sooner or later, I would say sooner than later!” (The profanity was spelled out.)n “Thought I could make a differ-

ence, thought it would get better! See the morale fabric of this Country get so trampled I wanna call it! GAME ON! I think we need a cleansing! Just me? What say you?”

Two colleagues reported the Face-book posts to department brass, who investigated, issued a written repri-mand, let Kinch return to work and offered no public comment.

Readers had plenty to say, though. Here is a sampling.

I’m not saying this officer is right

in what he is saying, and I didn’t like

it too much. However, this is Ameri-

ca! He has the right to say what he

feels, just like you and I. I believe it’s

called the First Amendment. — Bull-

headed

This cop’s comments are very vio-

lent and hateful. … His attitude is ut-

terly unacceptable. A good cop does

not think that way. This is frightful.

This man should be fired immediate-

ly. This is precisely the type of indi-

vidual who should not be given a

gun and badge. … If you’ve got one

bad cop, then the department is

tainted because they work together.

— admin34

People get arrested for threaten-

ing a police officer. And this officer

can threaten the President? — miss-

ceeeeee

He has given rise for further mis-

trust of good officers. He wants a

revolution, a cleansing and restora-

tion of morality? Sounds a lot like

skin-heads, KKK, Adolf Hitler and

other modern white supremacist

groups. — Thepalehorse

These were two good cops, the

ones who turned him in — two out of

the entire department. … The Blue

Wall of Silence is just a polite term

for criminal conspiracy. — YngwieFM

Do these people not see the harm

this one person does to the entire

police force? How many decent offi-

cers do we have serving on the

force? Decent public employees who

show up to work every day and show

discipline and work ethic? Yet, this

one guy tarnishes all that work. —

VegasDlight

Bobby Kinch has civil rights, such

as the right to freedom of expres-

sion. Being an LVMPD officer does

not negate those rights, it only plac-

es some limitations on them — rules

which Kinch seems to both under-

stand and follow. While in this day

and age it’s not necessarily wise to

make statements such as the ones in

question (I do have empathy for his

friends who suggested he keep qui-

et), doing so isn’t an automatic in-

dictment that someone is reckless

or foolish. … I don’t think it’s a stretch

of the imagination to suggest that

as a 20-plus-year veteran with

LVMPD, Det. Kinch has come into

contact with tens of thousands of

members of the public, many of

them minorities. Yet as the article

pointed out, there are either no citi-

zen complains, or at least no major

complaints filed against him by the

citizens. — T. Taylor

Think about what “freedom of

speech” means. It doesn’t mean he

can say whatever he wants and not

be held accountable in any way, it

means he isn’t going to go to jail for

what he says. There are no shortage

of people who have lost their jobs,

reputation, spouses and you name it

because they were complete mo-

rons on social media. — metropony

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JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25

Vintage collectibles auction: The final day of a three-day auction featuring about 700 lots of gas and oil collectibles, advertising art, soda fountain accessories, furniture and clocks. 9 a.m., free, Morphy’s Las Vegas, 4520 Arville St., Suite 1, morphyauctions.com.

Tu B’Shvat community celebration: The Israeli American Council Las Vegas will host a community festival with children’s activities, kosher snacks, dancing, a firetruck display and lectures on health, the environ-ment, water issues and more. Attend-ees must register. 2-4 p.m., free, Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Haven-wood Lane, 702-804-1333, bethsholomlv.org.

Healthy Women, Healthy Lives conference: Raffle, lunch and interac-tive booths, plus seminars on yoga, pets, heart disease, diabetes, breast health, stress management and more. Noon-4 p.m., $25, Congregation Ner Tamid, 55 N. Valle Verde Drive, lvnertamid.org, 702-733-6292.

“Joseph and the Amazing Tech-nicolor Dreamcoat”: A classic family musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber that tells the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colors. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $28-$119, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., thesmithcenter.com.

Guitar for Amateurs: Instructor Don Musser provides a fun, hands-on class for amateurs. Learn guitar chords, chord practice progressions and how to play popular songs. Students must bring their own guitar. 4 p.m., free, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820.

Jewish Film Festival: The 14th annual Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival featuring contemporary global Jewish cinema ends Sunday. 7 p.m., $10, Adelson Educational Campus, 9700 Hillpointe Road, lvjff.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 26

Searsucker job fair: Apply for a job at Caesars Palace’s new American restaurant coming in spring from chef Brian Malarkey. Applications will be available on site, but applicants are welcome to bring resumes. 9 a.m.-noon for back of house positions, 1-4 p.m. for all other positions, free,

Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM, caes-arspalace.com. *Also: Tuesday and Wednesday.

Green Valley Ranch job fair: Station Casinos seeks to fill almost 150 seasonal positions, including VIP attendants, beverage servers, bar-tenders, lifeguards, food servers, sprinters, bar porters, cabana hosts, pool ambassadors and assistant pool managers. Applicants must apply online first but should bring resumes to the job fair. Interviews will take place on site. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free, The Lobby Bar at Green Valley Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, sclv.com. *Also: Tuesday.

Knee and Hip Pain and Surgery Seminar: Dr. Richard Wulff will discuss ways to cope with knee and hip pain and discuss such procedures as partial knee resurfacing and total hip replacement. Registration is required. 5:30-6:30 p.m., free, Centennial Hills Hospital, 6900 N. Durango Drive, centennialhillshospital.com, 702-388-4888.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

VITA free tax form preparation: Volunteers from AARP and the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will offer free tax help to people who make $53,000 a year or less, people with disabilities, seniors and limited-English-speaking taxpayers. IRS-certi-fied volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation and electronic filing. By appointment only. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, Doolittle

Senior Center, 1930 N. J St. 702-229-6125. *Also: Wednesday and Thursday.

M Resort job fair: The M Resort is recdruiting candidates for seasonal positions, including cocktail servers, bartenders, barbacks, lifeguards, security officers, cashiers, pool supervisors, VIP sales representatives and cooks. Cocktail server applicants must audition in swimwear. Appli-cants are encouraged to apply online in advance. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free, M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, themresort.com. *Also: Wednesday and Thursday.

Back Room Jazz: Enjoy a perfor-mance by the Hot Club of Jazz featuring Mundo Juillerat. 7:30 p.m., $15, Scullery, 150 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-910-2396.

“Gangland Wire” screening: Filmmaker and former police officer-turned-lawyer Gary Jenkins describes the rise and fall of Kansas City’s River Quay district and the investigation that exposed Mafia influence over Las Vegas casinos. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

Nevada College Kick Start meet-ing: Learn about the Nevada College Kick Start program, which establishes college savings accounts with an initial deposit of $50 for all public school kindergarten students in Nevada. The program is administered by the state Treasurer’s Office and the Board of Trustees of the College Savings Plans of Nevada. 11 a.m.-noon, free, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860.

Long-term Care Services: Policy and Ethical Challenges: Discussion on challenges to accessing long-term care and potential solutions being evaluated by policymakers. Noon-1 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-778-6702.

January beer dinner: Made L.V. and Big Dog’s Brewing Company join forces for this month’s beer pairing dinner, matching comfort food by chef Daniel Boling with craft beers. 6:30 p.m., $39, Made L.V. at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-722-2000.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

ArtLive!: Fashion and art come together in a showcase to benefit The Modern Art Museum and Las Vegas Fashion Council. Program includes art and fashion presentations, silent auctions, a fashion show, music, dance performances and food. 6-9 p.m., $20-$200, Smith Centerfor the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., thesmithcenter.com.

Downtown Las Vegas Master Plan meeting: Residents are invited to help plan the next chapter of downtown Las Vegas. Organizers will solicit community input about the challeng-es and opportunities facing down-town redevelopment as the city works to update the Downtown Master Plan, with a focus on transpor-tation, land planning and economic diversification. 2-4 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., free, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., lasvegasnevada.gov.

Switch Trans Clothing Swap: A free weekly clothing swap that allows people to donate clothes and accessories that don’t express who they are and replace them with items they can’t wait to wear. 5-6 p.m., free, The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-733-9800.

“Bug”: Tells the story of Agnes, a middle-aged cocktail waitress haunted by her son’s disappearance, and her burgeoning relationship with Peter, a Gulf War veteran plagued by nightmares and paranoia stemming from his military past.. 8 p.m., $20, Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St., Suite 110, cockroachtheatre.com. *Also: 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m Sunday.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

Professional tree care seminar in Spanish: Spanish-speaking arborists and landscapers can learn about urban tree care and landscape management best practices. Topics include misused plants in Southern Nevada, irrigation and proper watering, pruning, safety and more. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $25-$30, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-257-5522.

Master gardener weekly garden tour: Master gardeners will highlight plants and discuss their use and cultivation. Meet in the front lobby. Wear walking shoes and sun protec-tion and bring water. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Demonstration and Test Gar-dens, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-257-5555

Used book sale: Choose from thousands of titles, including a large selection of children’s books, adult

CALENDAR OF EVENTSfiction and nonfiction, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, LPs, encyclopedia sets and paperbacks. Pricing for paper-backs starts at 10 cents; books and CDs at $1; and DVDs at three for $5. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3685. *Also: Saturday.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

BioBlitz: During this celebration of biodiversity, wetlands and science, attendees will search Wetlands Park to find and identify as many plants, animals and fungi as possible. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, Wetlands Park, 7050 E. Wetlands Park Lane, clarkcountynv.gov.

Weight loss surgery seminar: Learn about weight loss surgery, including gastric sleeve, lap band and gastric bypass proceedures from Drs. Jim Atkinson and Darren Soong. Registration required. 10 a.m., free, Surgical Weight Control Center, 3802 Meadows Lane, 702-313-8446.

Ward 1 shredding party: Bring personal documents that need shredding. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., lasvegasnevada.gov.

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth block party: A public block party to celebrate the grand opening of an expanded center for homeless youth, featuring a computer lab, kitchen, half-basketball court, gym,

Tax season has begun. A volunteer program is available three days this week at Doolittle Senior Center for people who make less than $53,000 a year and need help preparing their taxes.

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ArtLive!: Fashion and art come together in a showcase to benefit The Modern Art Museum and Las Vegas Fashion Council. Program includes art and fashion presentations, silent auctions, a fashion show, music, dance performances and food. 6-9 p.m., $20-$200, Smith Centerfor the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., thesmithcenter.com.

Downtown Las Vegas Master Plan meeting: Residents are invited to help plan the next chapter of downtown Las Vegas. Organizers will solicit community input about the challeng-es and opportunities facing down-town redevelopment as the city works to update the Downtown Master Plan, with a focus on transpor-tation, land planning and economic diversification. 2-4 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m., free, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., lasvegasnevada.gov.

Switch Trans Clothing Swap: A free weekly clothing swap that allows people to donate clothes and accessories that don’t express who they are and replace them with items they can’t wait to wear. 5-6 p.m., free, The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, 401 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-733-9800.

“Bug”: Tells the story of Agnes, a middle-aged cocktail waitress haunted by her son’s disappearance, and her burgeoning relationship with Peter, a Gulf War veteran plagued by nightmares and paranoia stemming from his military past.. 8 p.m., $20, Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St., Suite 110, cockroachtheatre.com. *Also: 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m Sunday.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

Professional tree care seminar in Spanish: Spanish-speaking arborists and landscapers can learn about urban tree care and landscape management best practices. Topics include misused plants in Southern Nevada, irrigation and proper watering, pruning, safety and more. 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $25-$30, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-257-5522.

Master gardener weekly garden tour: Master gardeners will highlight plants and discuss their use and cultivation. Meet in the front lobby. Wear walking shoes and sun protec-tion and bring water. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Demonstration and Test Gar-dens, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-257-5555

Used book sale: Choose from thousands of titles, including a large selection of children’s books, adult

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41LIFE

JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

fiction and nonfiction, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, LPs, encyclopedia sets and paperbacks. Pricing for paper-backs starts at 10 cents; books and CDs at $1; and DVDs at three for $5. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3685. *Also: Saturday.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

BioBlitz: During this celebration of biodiversity, wetlands and science, attendees will search Wetlands Park to find and identify as many plants, animals and fungi as possible. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, Wetlands Park, 7050 E. Wetlands Park Lane, clarkcountynv.gov.

Weight loss surgery seminar: Learn about weight loss surgery, including gastric sleeve, lap band and gastric bypass proceedures from Drs. Jim Atkinson and Darren Soong. Registration required. 10 a.m., free, Surgical Weight Control Center, 3802 Meadows Lane, 702-313-8446.

Ward 1 shredding party: Bring personal documents that need shredding. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., lasvegasnevada.gov.

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth block party: A public block party to celebrate the grand opening of an expanded center for homeless youth, featuring a computer lab, kitchen, half-basketball court, gym,

art and music rooms and in-take and

tutoring areas. The block party will

include a petting zoo, face painting,

giant versions of games such as

Jenga, free hot dogs cooked by

firefighters, tours and more. 11 a.m.-3

p.m., free, Nevada Partnership for

Homeless Youth Drop-In Center, 4981

Shirley St., nphy.org, 702-383-1332.

Big Band Saturdays: The Michael

Ray Tyler Orchestra performs. 1-4

p.m., $15, Ron DeCar’s Event Center,

1201 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-453-

8451.

A Dream Deferred: The Makings

of the Civil Rights Movement: Watch

the film “Richard Wright: Black Boy”

to celebrate Black History Month. 2

p.m., free, West Las Vegas Arts

Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.,

702-229-4800.

I Know I Came In Here For

Something: A Middle Age Musical

Comedy Revue: The Gateway Arts

Foundation presents a comedy

written by Carl Ritchie and com-

posed by Wayne Moore. 2 p.m.,

$10-$12, Winchester Cultural Center,

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Experts discuss ways to handle workplace crises, both with employees and with the public

How to share bad newsBY DANIELLE BIRKIN | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC

Nobody likes to be the bearer of bad news. But mistakes happen and things go wrong, and sometimes, difficult messages must be delivered. ¶ How do successful leaders share bad news and manage workplace crises? ¶ “It’s

really important that there be open, transparent communications, because employees will know when you’re lying,” said Mary Beth Hartleb, CEO of Prism Global Management Group in Henderson, a human resources consultancy.

WORKPLACE CRISES, CONTINUED ON PAGE 54

80Number of wealthy people

worldwide who collectively

own $1.9 trillion, almost the

same amount owned by

3.5 billion people in the bottom

half of the world’s income scale.

2.2MSquare feet occupied by

International CES, the

largest convention in Las

Vegas. The tech show

was in town earlier this

month.

$60MAmount of tax and

licensing revenue

Colorado collected from

marijuana sales in 2014,

the first year pot was

legal for recreational use.

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White House estimates

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47 48 5614 QUESTIONS, 14 WORDSSouth Point resort owner Michael Gaughan and Clark County Commis-sioner Steve Sisolak on the moral values essential for a successful career, the most diffi cult task they accomplished in 2014 and whom they would like to meet, living or dead.

THE NOTESPeople on the move, P46

MEET: LEGACY SPORTS CARDSMarcel Bilak opened his sports memorabilia shop in 2007. In the years that followed, he watched long-standing businesses in his industry close across the country, but with perseverance, his store survived.

TALKING POINTSEvery trade shows counts for the economy, P49

DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATIONA listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.

MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWSCalendar: Happenings and events, P55

The List: Labor unions, P60

NOTEWORTHY STORIES

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LAS VEGAS AHEAD OF THE CURVE ON WHAT’S TRENDING IN THE CENSUS

The Las Vegas business

community might be inter-

ested in population projec-

tions released this month

by the Census Bureau .

Millennials this year are

expected to outnumber

baby boomers for the fi rst

time . Americans aged 18 to

34 are projected to number

75.3 million, almost 1 million

more than the 74.9 million

people aged 51 to 69.

And the growth

shows no sign of slow-

ing . With immigration

bringing more young

people to the country , the

number of millennials is

expected to peak in 2036

at more than 81 million .

Las Vegas already has

adjusted to a younger,

hipper, more social media-

savvy crowd . Renovations

and new building projects

now include more shop-

ping, outdoor activities and

nightlife, which appeal to

millennials, with less of a fo-

cus on gambling, boomers’

bread and butter .

So bravo, Las Vegas

planners. You saw this sea

change coming, and you

acted.

— ELLEN FIORE

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Heather Mongie of Signature Real Estate Group was the Greater Las Vegas Associa-tion of Realtors’ Agent of the Month in December.

PR News named Jenn Mi-chaels, senior vice president of public relations at MGM Resorts International, to its inaugural list of Top Women in PR. Michaels handles consumer media relations for the com-pany’s properties.

Kyla McKown is sales and marketing associate for Empowered Products Inc. She previously was a reporter for Mvskoke Media in Oklahoma.

Sherri Lewis is specialty leas-ing manager for Town Square Las Vegas. She supervises temporary retail tenants and coordinates visual merchan-dising for the specialty leasing program.

Ena Licina is vice president, trust relationship manager for the Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank.

Lori No-mura and Debbie Weeks are loan operations represen-tatives at Clark County Credit Union.

Ericka Aviles is director of sales and strategic partnerships at Bonotel Exclusive Travel in Las Vegas.

Terry Shirey, president and chief operating officer of Ne-vada State Bank, is a member of the Las Vegas Metro Cham-ber Board of Trustees.

Desiree Caputo is the billing and front office manager at Aliante Integrated Physical Medicine in North Las Vegas.

Soonhee “Sunny” Bailey is the Nevada 8th Ju-dicial District Court delinquency court hearing master. Bailey previously worked as acting labor commissioner for the Department of Business and Industry, a hearing officer for the Nevada Taxicab Authority and an alternate judge for Las Vegas Municipal Court.

Rocky Finseth, president and CEO of Carrara Nevada, is chief lobbyist and contract legislative counsel for the Henderson Chamber of Com-merce.

Dave Sweeney is chief under-writer for Greystone Servic-ing Corp. Inc., a multifamily and health care lender. Sweeney has more than 20 years experience in multifamily finance and development.

Advanced nurse practitioner Robin King joined HealthCare Partners Oncology/Hematology Group at the San Martin Oncology clinic in Las Vegas. King has more than 25 years of experience.

Two MGM Resorts International executives were

recognized for promoting diversity, philanthropy and sustainability. Executive Vice President, Spe-cial Counsel-Litigation and Chief Diversity Officer Phyllis James was named one of 2014’s most influential women in corporate America by Savoy Magazine. Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President Cindy Ortega was named one of the 10 most powerful women in sustainability by Green Building & Design.

Melissa Walker is Dignity Health-St. Rose Do-minican’s chief financial officer. Walker has been with St. Rose since 1996 and previously worked as chief financial officer of the San Martín campus and Dignity Health Medical Group. She was named interim chief financial officer in July 2014.

Tiffany Hauck is an account supervisor at Mass-Media. She was public relations manager at the Golden Nugget.

Shannon Chambers was appointed Nevada labor commissioner. Chambers has 15 years of legal and administrative experience in public sector employment and most recently served as chief financial officer of the Department of Business and Industry.

BrightStar Care of West Las Vegas owner Becky Torrez won BrightStar Care’s Rookie of the Year Award. Torrez provides adult and elder home care, child care and supplemental health care staffing to area hospitals and nursing homes.

Sid’s Cafe opened at Westgate Las Vegas. The restaurant is named after Sid Siegel, father of Westgate CEO and owner David Siegel.

Nevada Department of Business and Industry Director Bruce Breslow announced the Ne-vada Housing Division is the department’s 2014 Agency of the Year. The housing division uses public financing to develop safe, sanitary housing for low-income people and families.

An exhibit by Ed Vance, founder and CEO of EV&A Architects, is on display at the UNLV Bar-rick Museum through Feb. 28. The exhibit features AIA Nevada Excellence in Design Award-winning projects and sketches from 1994 through 2014.

Boyd Gaming received a Green Gala Leadership

Award from the Nevada chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. The awards recognize people

and organizations that promote “green” build-

ings and sustainability in Nevada. Boyd Gaming

was honored for its local LEED-certified facilities:

the Orleans Arena and Boyd Gaming Linen and

Uniform Services.

AT&T expanded cell coverage with cell sites at

Dean Martin Drive and Twain Avenue, Interstate

15 and Spring Mountain Road, Tamarus Street and

Warm Springs Road, Southern Highlands Parkway

and Shinnecock Hills Avenue, Rainbow Boulevard

and Tropicana Avenue, and Rainbow Boulevard

and Interstate 215.

Diabetes Treatment Center programs at Desert Springs Hospital and Valley Hospital won Ameri-

can Diabetes Association Education Recognition

awards. Both hospitals offer diabetes education

and counseling. Classes are offered in Spanish at

Desert Springs Hospital.

First American Trust, a subsidiary of First Ameri-can Financial Corp., opened an office at 3753

Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 200. Las Vegas.

It is the company’s first full-service office outside

California.

Las Vegas Digital Media Award winners were an-

nounced by the Las Vegas Interactive Marketing Association. SLS Las Vegas won first place for

Best Social Execution; Banjo took second. Liqwid

won first place for Best Interactive Branding;

Fremont Street Experience took second. Skywire won first place for Best Micro Site/Landing Page;

the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

took second. Treasure Island won first place for

Best Company Website; Idea Work took second.

Imagine Communications won first place for Best

Business Blog; Vital Vegas took second. Blurb IQ

won first and second place for Best Digital Gam-

ing Experience. Raster Media won first place for

Best Mobile App; Glavantier took second. Zappos won first place for Most Innovative Campaign;

R&R Partners took second. Phokus Films won first

place for Best Web Video; Skywire took second.

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Las Vegas Motor Speedway was named Speedway Motorsports’ Speedway of the Year for the third con-secutive year.

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What modern day invention can you not live without?

My Kindle.

If you could meet anyone — living or dead — who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask them?

Thomas Jefferson: what he thinks of his Constitution today.

Name your favorite television show and why?

”Gunsmoke,” best television Western.

What moral values are essential for a successful career?

Work ethic, honesty and integrity.

How do you define happiness?

Contentment, happy with one’s life.

How do you defuse stress or tension?

Reading and sleeping, or if things get really bad … leave town.

What is your favorite pickup line?

I forget.

Any guilty pleasure?Taking more time off work.

What is your most embarrassing public moment?

I try not to remember those.

What words best describe the city you live in?

Home.

What is the most difficult task you’ve accomplished this year?

The National Finals Rodeo extension for 10 more years.

What is the most important topic for the Nevada Legislature to address during the 2015 session?

Taxes.

Any regrets this past year?None.

What is your top priority moving into 2015?

To have a better year than 2014.

14 FOR ’14

(STAFF FILE) (STAFF FILE)

As 2014 wound down, we asked prominent Nevada businesspeople to answer 14 questions in 14 or fewer words. In this month’s issues, we present their responses.

MICHAEL GAUGHAN, OWNER, SOUTH POINT

What modern-day invention can you not live without?

Cellphone.

If you could meet anyone — living or dead — who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask them?

Pope Francis. I’d probably be speechless.

Name your favorite TV series and why?

“Big Bang Theory”

What moral values are essential for a successful career?

Integrity, loyalty and generosity.

How do you define happiness?

Being active, enjoying my day and sleeping well each night.

How do you defuse stress or tension?

I work harder.

What is your favorite pick-up line?

I don’t have any.

Any guilty pleasures?I like to eat.

What is your most embarrassing public moment?

Predicting the Rebels would win the Fremont Cannon from UNR. We’ll get it back!

What words best describe the city you live in?

Vibrant and alive.

What is the most difficult task you’ve accomplished this year?

Passing a budget that meets the myriad needs of the county’s citizens and Metro (without a tax increase).

What is the most important topic for the Nevada Legislature to address during the 2015 session?

Funding.

Any regrets this past year?Running out of time to get

everything done.

What is your top priority moving into 2015?

Creating jobs.

STEVE SISOLAK, CLARK COUNTY COMMISSIONER

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If we ever get a pro team, you’ll know where to buy its memorabilia

Marcel Bilak owns Legacy Sports Cards. He opened the shop just before the start of the Great Recssion and has managed to maintain it. (CHRISTOPHER DEVARGAS/STAFF)

BY THE NUMBERS

$140 MILLIONAmount a group

of New Yorkers paid for a portion of Showcase

Mall on the Strip.

9,000Number of Nevada homes

that creditors started foreclosure proceedings

on in 2014, down 49 percent from 2013.

5Nevada’s rank among states with the highest

foreclosure rates in 2014. Florida, New Jersey, Maryland and Illinois

topped the list.

$155,500Median sales price

of bank-owned homes in Las Vegas in December, 24 percent lower than traditional-sale homes.

$18.4 BILLIONAmount of debt being

carried by Caesars Entertainment Operating Company. The company wants to reduce its debt load by nearly $10 billion by filing for bankruptcy.

$50,000Raise approved by the

Clark County Commission for County Manager Dan

Burnette, bringing his salary to $262,597.

Burnette hadn’t received a major raise since being

appointed in 2011.

$2 BILLIONAmount Switch plans to invest to build 4.5 million square feet of facilities in Nevada to house servers to store data for clients.

5,000Number of jobs Switch expects to create with

its expansion.

$430 MILLIONAmount Gov. Brian

Sandoval hopes to raise over the next two years

with a new business license fee he proposed during his State of the

State address.

Describe your business.

We are a full-service sports card and memorabilia store. We sell single sports cards, new box-es of sports cards, gaming cards, gaming boxes, memorabilia, all trading card supplies, and we do appraisals.

Who are your customers?

Mostly men between the ages of 20 and 55 with household annual incomes ranging from $50,000 to $150,000.

What makes your business unique?

We operate in a very exclusive and small market.

What is your business philosophy?

We treat all customers fairly and with respect.

What’s the most important part of your job?

People often come to us to sell or place value on their collectibles. We take a great deal of pride in being abso-lutely forthright in those and all other situations.

What is the hardest part about doing business in

Southern Nevada?

We do not have a local (major professional) sports team to support our business. When a team or player gets hot in other markets, it can really drive business, but not here in Las Vegas.

What is the best part about

doing business in Southern

Nevada?

The number of visitors who come through our shop is prob-ably unlike any other market. Las Vegas is a very popular des-tination, and we reap the ben-efits with customers coming to visit our shop from all around the world.

What obstacles has your business overcome?

We opened four months before the economy crashed. It couldn’t have been a harder time to own a collectibles shop. Discretionary income was at an all-time low, and all collectibles, not just sports cards, were crushed. Long-standing businesses in my industry closed all across the country, but with a lot of hard work, we persevered.

How can Southern Nevada improve its business

climate?

I think a professional sports team would bring more visitors and create jobs. It would be a good outlet for fam-ily fun and make Las Vegas a more attractive place to live.

What have you learned from the recession?

Every penny counts. Every decision is an important de-cision, and most important, before opening a small busi-ness, be aware of the global marketplace and take notice of national trends.

LEGACY SPORTS CARDSAddress: 8125 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 160

Phone: 702-341-6525Email: [email protected]

Website: legacysportscards.comHours of operation: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday through SaturdayOwned/operated by: Marcel Bilak

In business since: 2007

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SMITH’S WORLD

Mike Smith is an award-winning editorial cartoonist who also draws for the Las

Vegas Sun. His work also is distributed nationally by King Features Syndicate.

See archives of his work at lasvegassun.com/smithsworld.

READER COMMENTSWe want to hear from you. Visit vegasinc.com to post your opinion.

On Eli Segall’s

vegasinc.com story

“For $140 million,

another portion of

mall on the Strip

changes hands”:

These so-called

investors with lack

of insight are literally

killing Las Vegas,

and before long

there won’t be any

Las Vegas. They’ll

have it turned into

one big, giant Wal-

Mart. — JetRang-

er0007

On J.D. Morris’

vegasinc.com story

“Caesars bankrupt-

cy: What does it

mean for company,

consumers and

employees?”

All these suits can

micromanage and

shuffle the proper-

ties around to their

hearts’ content, but

each month that

goes by, the pie

gets a little smaller.

Eventually all we’ll

see is the Cheshire

cat’s fading grin.

— JohnRoseFlamin-

goGinnane

Looks like a fine

way to shaft credi-

tors. Who’s going

to make money

off this? Lawyers,

executives, others

who have a stake in

not paying off debts.

— DorothyMyers

They spend huge

sums of money to

build these places

(Linq, Cromwell,

High Roller), then

can’t pay the note.

But since the prop-

erties are bringing in

cash, all is OK. We’ll

just cancel the note.

Welcome to Ameri-

ca. — TomD1228

T he swizzle stick — it’s functional and can be decorative, but it doesn’t get a lot of attention, much less love.

Except if you’re a member of the International Swizzle Stick Collectors Associa-tion.

Yes, it exists, and when its members get to-gether for a convention, they choose Las Vegas. Twenty people are expected this year.

In 1987, the inaugural swizzle stick con-vention drew 69 enthusiasts to the Frontier. Fourteen biennial conventions have followed, all in Las Vegas. This year’s will be in September at the Riviera.

Such stories make Chris Meyer smile. It’s his job to make sure conventions come to Las Vegas — and keep coming.

As vice president of global business sales at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Meyer reaches out to all sorts of associations. The United States has roughly 27,000 of them, he said.

“There’s an association for everything, and we solicit all of them,” Meyer said.

Most Las Vegans are familiar with the big conventions that come here — International CES, the Adult Entertainment Expo, the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show, MAGIC, etc. Those are the conventions that draw tens of thousands of people.

But Las Vegas also hosts hundreds of smaller gatherings that contribute to the city being named the top trade show destination in North America for 20 consecutive years.

Most shows draw just hundreds of attendees, a testament to the diversity of Las Vegas’ ac-commodations and attractions.

Among the more unusual, niche conventions and the number of people who attend them:

n Show Your Scars, for people who have re-ceived, need or have donated organs, 100

n Las Vegas Bead Show, 1,000n Kite Trade Association International, 140

n Brewery Collectibles Club of America, 200n Gin Rummy Association, 150n Kiwi Club, for current and former American Airlines

flight attendants, 375n Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, 300n Western Museums Association, 300n Red Carpet Tango Festival, 120For a tourist-driven economy such as Las Vegas’, every

visitor matters. Meyer takes that sentiment to heart.“Our mission is to put heads in beds, create jobs and other

opportunities for growth, and keep our industry moving,” he said. “If I do my job well, people work.”

And the swizzle stick collectors have a place to talk shop and trade sticks.

Every little trade show counts for economy

ELLEN FIORE

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Gov. Brian Sandoval acknowledges a guest during his State of the State address Jan. 15 in Carson City. Sandoval proposed hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxes as part of a $7.3 billion budget. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Education officials react to Sandoval’s plan for schoolsBY IAN WHITAKERSTAFF WRITER

Educators had no shortage of things to talk about after Gov. Brian Sandoval’s State of the State ad-dress.

The Republican governor outlined a robust plan to raise $882 million for education over the next two years and expressed support for a variety of pro-grams designed to improve student performance across the state.

Sandoval was optimistic for the future:“I believe that we stand at the threshold of a new

Nevada,” he said. “A Nevada prepared to take its place among the most innovative, visionary and well-educated state in the nation.”

And critical of the state’s current systems:“We have to own the fact that our K-12 system ...

must improve,” he said.Here’s what educators are saying about the plans

he outlined:

PAT SKORKOWKSY, CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

Skorkowsky has a lot to be happy about. Sando-val’s speech included support for many of the legis-lative goals laid out by the superintendents of the 17 state school districts.

“There were many things in the governor’s speech that aligned directly ... to the work we are already do-ing in the district,” Skorkowsky said.

A major one is support for changing the Nevada Plan, the outdated formula that determines state sup-port for school districts. Sandoval said he would sup-port giving more weight to districts with high popu-lations of low-income students, a shift that would directly benefit Clark County. Skorkowsky said it was “amazing” to hear it in the governor’s speech.

“We can truly change the way we fund education in the state of Nevada so that the dollars go to the students with the most need,” he said.

Skorkowksy also praised Sandoval for his will-ingness to approve legislation to temporarily roll over bonding authority for school construction. That would allow the district to begin building new schools as early as fall 2017.

“Now that we know this may become a reality, we are looking at how to prioritize where new schools would be based upon growth,” he said.

JOYCE HALDEMAN, ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT AND CHIEF LOBBYIST

“By and large, this was a speech that was good news for educators and good news for students and parents in the state of Nevada,” Haldeman said.

Sandoval promised to expand full-day kinder-garten to every school in the state and double the number of students in Nevada preschools. He also pledged $100 million to expand schools that offer ad-ditional support to children learning English.

District officials like Haldeman had heard rum-blings in recent weeks that Sandoval might voice support for some of their goals but didn’t know how far he would go.

“It was the combination of hitting the right notes and recognizing the support that needs to be there,” Haldeman said. “It was wonderful to hear. I

thought he did a great job.”But not everyone is happy with Sandoval. The

governor had harsh words for the state’s elected school boards. He called them “disconnected” and said he would support legislation to make them ap-pointed positions.

KEVIN CHILD, CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE, DISTRICT D

“When did he become judge, jury and execution-er?” Child said. “All of a sudden he wants to take power away from the people?”

Sandoval also said he would sign legislation that could split up large urban districts like Clark County and consolidate rural districts.

Child said Sandoval’s words undermined school districts at a time when CCSD is doing all it can to be transparent.

The previous day, Skorkowsky announced the district was performing a fiscal analysis of every de-partment, school and academic program with the in-tention of increasing accountability heading into the legislative session.

Child said Sandoval had it the other way around: It’s school boards that have been clamoring for change before a silent Legislature.

“He’s been governor for a long time. The legisla-tors have been up there for how long?” Child said. “We’re the ones who are getting thrown to the side of the curb.”

LEN JESSUP, PRESIDENT OF UNLV“His vision to ensure a brighter future for Nevada

is an inspiration to us all,” Jessup said in a statement.Sandoval said Las Vegas “needs a medical school,”

and said he would provide $9.3 million to cover the “initial costs” of establishing one at UNLV.

“I want to thank Gov. Sandoval for his sup-port of the UNLV School of Medicine and other

university priorities in the State of the State ad-dress,” Jessup said.

The governor also said he would include $10 mil-lion in his budget for graduate medical education to attract more doctors to the state.

NICK DIARCHANGEL, NEVADA STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION LOBBYIST

“We were very pleased the governor began the con-versation with school funding,” he said.

DiArchangel said Sandoval’s support for extend-ing sunset taxes and instituting business license tax-es to raise money for education would have the single biggest impact on teachers in the classroom.

“Without the funding, all these programs are go-ing to be for naught,” he said.

He said Sandoval’s vocal support for programs like professional development and mentoring for teach-ers were also important.

Sandoval’s tax agenda will be met with stiff oppo-sition from the Legislature’s conservative blocl.

“We know it’s going to be a challenge for him to do so,” DiArchangel said.

SETH RAU, POLICY DIRECTOR AT NEVADA SUCCEEDS

“It’s a tremendous start,” he said.Groups like Nevada Succeeds, a business-oriented

group which advocates for better student perfor-mance, are particularly interested in Sandoval’s sup-port for a litany of school programs.

The governor said his budget includes $50 million for disadvantaged students, $30 million for literacy programs, $50 million for new technology in class-rooms and $20 million for STEM and college readi-ness at high schools.

“Those are serious financial commitments that we have been hoping for, and to see them actually hap-pening is a big deal,” he said.

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Investor: LV office building ‘an opportunity we couldn’t pass up’BY ELI SEGALLSTAFF WRITER

Real estate investor Chris Dornin, who buys financially troubled build-ings in states slammed by the recession, has signed another deal in Las Vegas.

Dornin recently bought City Centre Place, a six-story, 104,000-square-foot office building downtown, for $21.5 million from lenders who fore-closed on the property and then sold it through auction.com.

The sale, at a steep discount from a decade ago, closed Jan. 8, county re-cords show.

Dornin’s purchase is a bet that Las Vegas’ office market, arguably the most struggling aspect of the valley’s commercial real estate sector, has bet-ter days ahead, especially downtown, where there is far more demand for space than in other parts of the valley.

Southern Nevada’s office market, vastly overbuilt by speculators during the bubble last decade, has a 20 percent vacancy rate and average asking rents of $1.89 per square foot.

Within that, downtown’s vacancy rate is 14 percent, the lowest of any sub-market, though average rents also are $1.89, according to Colliers Interna-tional.

Dornin says his group is leasing other buildings he bought locally the past few years, and that City Centre is a high-quality property in possibly the best submarket in the valley.

“We just felt like it was an opportu-nity we couldn’t pass up,” he said.

Downtown fares better because gov-ernment agencies and law firms cluster there. Despite its location, though, City Centre has more empty space than the average building in town.

At Fourth Street and Lewis Avenue, City Centre is 71 percent occupied, ac-cording to lender and investment firm PCCP, which says it gave Dornin’s group an $18 million loan to help it buy the building, do interior work and pay commissions to leasing agents for the remaining space.

Dornin attributed the high vacancy rate in part to its past status as a fore-closed property.

Built in 2002, City Centre was sold in 2004 for $29.5 million but was seized through foreclosure in 2013, property records show.

Dornin’s purchase price, even before adjusting for inflation, was 27 percent below what the building sold for a de-cade ago.

The new landlord launched his name-sake Dornin Investment Group in 2011.

Based in Laguna Beach, Calif., and with a satellite office in Las Vegas, his company buys real estate in Nevada, Arizona, California and Texas, often at discounts from the boom years. Dornin says the portfolio includes distressed properties and buildings that are almost fully leased.

All told, he has acquired more than

600 residential properties and 2 mil-lion square feet of commercial space in the past five years, according to his company’s website.

The City Centre purchase wasn’t his first foray into the valley.

Since entering the market a few years ago, his group has bought a lender-owned, three-building com-

mercial property in the southwest valley that was just 45 percent leased; a three-story office building in Sum-merlin that was 67 percent occupied; three office buildings near McCar-ran International Airport that were 76 percent leased; and a pair of med-ical-office buildings in Henderson that were 93 percent occupied.


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LV bank-owned home prices lagging behind other resalesBY ELI SEGALLSTAFF WRITER

Foreclosed homes are often trashed by vandals or past owners who steal copper wiring, smash windows and leave piles of garbage. You might expect a big price break, but that’s not been the case in Las Vegas in recent years.

Bargain-hunting investors bought houses in bulk when the market crashed and pushed up prices valley-wide, even for homes that were a mess and owned by lenders.

But now, as the market cools and in-vestors back out, busted houses aren’t such hot properties anymore.

Distressed-home prices rose fast and kept pace with the broader mar-ket for a while but now are volatile and falling behind the market at large.

When the market hit bottom in ear-ly 2012, single-family homes sold for a median of $118,000 and, within that, bank-owned homes sold for $100,000. A year and a half later, the overall me-dian had soared to $180,000 and bank-owned homes to almost $173,000, ac-cording to data from the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors’ listing

service, which largely comprises pre-viously owned homes.

Last month, the overall median was $204,000, but bank-owned homes went for $155,500, down 24 percent from the market at large, GLVAR data show.

Real estate pros disagree on the ex-act reasons for the widening gap, and some aren’t sure it’s happening at all. Platinum Real Estate Profession-als agent Steve Hawks, for one, said the statistics are incomplete because “at least half” of bank-owned homes aren’t listed through the GLVAR.

But as Berkshire Hathaway Home-Services broker Heidi Kasama sees it, the growing price gap is a sign of nor-malcy in Las Vegas’ volatile market, as buyers “should get a price break” on distressed homes.

Prices could also be tailing off be-cause house hunters, amid slackened competition and slumping sales, are taking their time and not always set-tling for run-down or debt-laden properties, as they were often forced to do a few years ago.

Overall, with investors now cutting

back on deals amid higher prices they helped create, listings of previously owned homes increasingly are being ignored, sales volume is dropping and prices aren’t climbing nearly as fast as a year ago, prompting some insid-ers to describe Las Vegas as a buyer’s market.

“If you have more choices, who wants to put up with a short sale?” said Kasama, the GLVAR’s president last year.

After the economy crashed, fore-closures swept through the valley and most borrowers were left underwater. Buyers’ choices were often limited to foreclosed homes or short sales, in which banks agree to sell a house for less than what’s owed on the mortgage, an often lengthy, hair-pulling process with mountains of paperwork.

With rock-bottom prices every-where, though, even busted, aban-doned homes found buyers — often in-vestors who’d buy anything, figuring values would rise.

“The hedge funds didn’t care,” said broker Thomas Blanchard, owner of 1st Realty Group. “They were buying a

piece of the market.”In early 2012, almost 74 percent

of home sales involved bank-owned properties or short sales. Foreclosures have since slowed and home values have climbed, and by last month, just 18 percent of deals involved distressed homes, according to GLVAR data.

Another possible factor for the widening price gap: More buyers are opting for refurbished, pricier homes instead of lower-priced fixer-uppers from banks, said real estate agent Keith Lynam, of Windermere Prestige Properties.

It’s more expensive, but buyers can move in without doing upgrades or re-pairs, and they don’t have to deal with a bank, said Lynam, GLVAR’s current president.

Homeowners and real estate agents have complained that banks — par-ticularly large, national ones — can be slow-moving, bureaucratic and diffi-cult to deal with, especially for short sales. But not long ago, few buyers had the luxury of a traditional sale with-out lenders calling the shots.

“There was no choice,” Lynam said.

As recession fades, government employees see pay increasesBY CONOR SHINESTAFF WRITER

In the depths of the recession, local governments turned to personnel cuts to stay afloat.

Vacant positions were eliminated and employees were laid off. Those who remained endured wage freezes, cuts to their benefits and other mea-sures that, for many, kept their take-home pay flat for years.

Those days seem to be over as the economy recovers and salaries for public employees in unions and in management begin to thaw.

The most recent evidence came last week when the Clark County Com-mission approved a $50,000 raise for county manager Don Burnette, his first major raise since being appointed to the position in 2011. The increase boosted his salary to $262,597. Las Vegas City Manager Betsy Fretwell received a $19,000 raise in July that brought her salary to $220,000.

Burnette’s raise caught the eye of the local Service Employees Interna-tional Union, which represents about 5,000 county employees and has been stuck in protracted negotiations with

the county over matters that include compensation increases for its mem-bers. SEIU President Martin Bassick called Burnette’s raise “hypocritical” given that rank-and-file employees haven’t seen wage increases of their own.

But for most bargaining groups across the valley, wages have been on the rise over the past year as new deals have been struck outside the con-straints of the recession.

In December, Las Vegas approved a new contract with the Las Vegas City Employees’ Association that brought employees back up to a 40-hour work-week after their hours were cut back to 38 per week during the recession. The deal also included a 1.5 percent wage increase and other incentives that will cost the city $13 million over the next two years.

In Henderson, the city council ap-proved deals last year with its Team-sters union that include a 1 percent wage increase and a one-time 2 per-cent bonus. The firefighters union agreed to a new deal last year in which fire captains received a 3 percent wage increase and all employees got a one-

time bonus of 2 percent of their wages.One key element in many new col-

lective bargaining agreements has been the elimination of longevity pay, an annual bonus that grew the longer an employee stayed with an organiza-tion. Longevity pay was designed to attract and recruit employees to work in the public sector, but Burnette called it an “antiquated” payment that added up to big long-term costs for lo-cal governments.

Burnette also noted that increases for employees were coming in much smaller increments — generally 1 to 2 percent — compared with the 3 and 4 percent annual raises that were giv-en out before the recession.

Looking forward, several unions are still working out new contracts with their various employers. In North Las Vegas, firefighters and police supervi-sors are at the bargaining table, just a year after the city struck a deal with its unions that included major con-cessions to avert a financial crisis. In Henderson, police officers and police supervisors are expected to begin ne-gotiating new contracts soon, while in Las Vegas deals for court marshals

and corrections officers are up for re-negotiation. In addition to the SEIU, Clark County is bargaining with a small group of employees in its el-evator operators union and will start negotiations with its firefighters, dis-trict attorneys and public defenders unions this year.

With wages on the rise for employ-ees in other unions, local govern-ments will be hard pressed to deny raises to unions currently in nego-tiations. This creates a challenging situation because despite the broader economic recovery, local government revenues have returned at a slower rate due partly to property tax caps.

That could change in the coming months, as legislators are expected to consider changes to the caps. Re-forms to those measures — which prevent a person’s or a business’ property tax bill from increasing more than 3 or 8 percent in a given year, respectively — would put more money in government coffers, but there are plenty of needs beyond em-ployee salaries, such as repairing in-frastructure or restoring services cut during the recession.


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New restaurant at the Cal reflects broader nongaming trendBY J.D. MORRISSTAFF WRITER

Boyd Gaming celebrated the de-but of a new restaurant at its flag-ship downtown Las Vegas casino this month, one that company officials say is part of a larger strategic focus on nongambling amenities.

The California Noodle House, now open at the California, follows the opening of a sports-focused restau-rant last year at Boyd’s Suncoast ca-sino. Both reflect a concerted — and ongoing — effort from Boyd to en-hance its business away from the ca-sino floor.

Executive chairman and co-founder Bill Boyd characterized it as a “re-freshing” of his company’s properties.

“What we’re trying to do is update our restaurants and bars, because there’s so much more nongaming that is important in our industry today than it was 15, 20 years ago,” he said in an interview at the Noodle House.

That trend can be observed through-out the Las Vegas casino industry.

The Strip is showing signs of re-newed strength partly because tour-ists are shopping, eating and party-ing at its famous nightclubs. And

Station Casinos last year announced $55 million in nongaming renovations at Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Resort.

For companies like Station and Boyd, focusing on nongaming of-ferings could help them inject more life into the Las Vegas locals market, which hasn’t rebounded from the re-cession as strongly as the Strip. Both Station and Boyd get a lot of business from locals.

“I think there’s a tendency to gam-ble a little less than they once did,” Boyd said of locals. “I’m not saying they won’t come back; it’s possible that they will, but I think they’re spending more money on food and beverage.”

At the Noodle House, Boyd Gaming hopes to pick up on those new spend-ing patterns with a menu “inspired by cuisines from throughout the Pa-cific Rim,” according to a company statement. That includes “distinc-tive flavors” from Hawaiian dishes — which is unsurprising, given that the California caters heavily to custom-ers from Hawaii — as well as Korean, Thai, Chinese and Japanese dishes.

The California, Boyd Gaming’s first property, turns 40 this month.

As recession fades, government employees see pay increases

The California Noodle House recently opened at the California in downtown Las Vegas. Boyd Gaming officials say the opening is part of a companywide effort to revitalize nongaming offerings at its properties. (COURTESY OF BOYD GAMING)


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WORKPLACE CRISES, FROM PAGE 43

Sharing bad news without listening to feedback or offering solutions can be counterproductive“Keep in mind that you’re trying to maintain as much trust as you can among the rank and file while also trying to protect your reputation and integrity.”

Hartleb, who earned a law degree from UNLV and a master’s degree in human resource management, says there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to breaking bad news or coping with a crisis, but there are a few tips you can keep in mind if you are the messenger.

DON’T PROCRASTINATE Don’t put off a potentially awk-

ward or embarrassing company an-nouncement hoping conditions may improve. Bad news delayed can be bad news compounded, author Rob-ert Bies writes in “The 10 Command-ments for Delivering Bad News.”

“Delivering bad news with due speed … is critically important,” he writes. “Many people sit on bad news, (but) such delays are costly, as condi-tions can continue to worsen.”

Instead, formulate a plan for com-municating with employees, both to establish trust and to prevent gossip, rumors and conjecture.

GET THE WORD OUT Have you ever played the grade-

school game “Telephone”? You whis-per a sentence in someone’s ear — for example, “Our company may experi-ence minor temporary layoffs and a strategic change in in-house manage-ment” — then that person passes the message around the circle until the final recipient reveals how distorted the facts have become: “Everyone is getting fired, and we’re bringing in trained monkeys to run the show.”

Nip this in the bud, Hartleb advises, by delivering bad news quickly and conveying a consistent message to as many employees as possible.

“You want to be able to control the message and craft a consistent deliv-ery that can roll down through the or-ganization and (discourage) negative speak,” Hartleb said.

Also, don’t spin bad news. Lying will compromise your credibility and provide fodder for critics when the truth comes out. Moreover, candor can disarm naysayers.

DON’T PLAY THE BLAME GAME

If something bad happened on your watch, accept responsibility, author Erika Andersen writes in a column for Forbes.

She cites the apology of JetBlue found-er and CEO David Neeleman after cus-tomers were stranded on the tarmac for several hours. Neeleman wrote, “Words cannot express how truly sorry we are for the anxiety, frustration and inconve-nience that we caused. This is especially saddening because JetBlue was founded on the promise of bringing humanity back to air travel and making the experience of flying happier and easier for everyone who chooses to fly with us. We know we failed to deliver on this promise.”

Said Andersen: “I want to work for him just on the basis of that paragraph.”

PRESENT A COURSE OF ACTION AND STICK TO IT

When bringing bad news to the table, always present solutions to the problems that led to the trouble. For example, if your company lost a major client to a competitor, discuss ideas for attracting new business and main-taining existing customers.

“Bad news without solutions is tru-ly bad news,” Bies writes. “Bad news involves cleaning up a mess. After cleaning, let everyone know.”

LISTENAndersen once sat in on a

meeting in which a regional vice president for a large consumer goods company informed em-ployees they’d be expected to take on additional work. When they got upset and wanted to vent and ask questions, the exec-utive cut them off by saying, “It’s no use to moan — let’s just make it happen.”

That wasn’t a smart approach, Andersen said.

“If you share bad news and then aren’t willing to take in the response, it feels as though you’re throwing something nasty on their desks and walking away,” she said.

MANAGE SOCIAL MEDIAGet in front of the story with social

media. “In this day and age of social media,

for anyone … to think they can outfox the public is beyond stupid,” crisis management expert Gary Rosen said. “The facts always make their way out.”

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Calendar of eventsTUESDAY, JANUARY 27

“Investing in Our Children’s Future: Adequa-

cy Studies and K-12 Education in Nevada”

Time: 8-11 a.m. Cost: Free

Location: Troesh Studio Theatre, Smith Center for

the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las

Vegas

Information: Visit lvchamber.com

The forum will examine commissioned stud-

ies from the Lincy Institute detailing the com-

ponents of an adequate primary and secondary

education for Nevada students.

“Proven Tax Strategies for the

Insurance and Financial Professional”

Time: 9-11 a.m. Cost: Free for National Associa-

tion of Health Underwriters members, $15 for

nonmembers

Location: UnitedHealthcare, 2724 N. Tenaya Way,

Las Vegas

Information: Visit clarkcountyahu.starchapter.com

A speaker will discuss tax-reduction strategies; not

for W-2 employees.

North Las Vegas State of the City luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $40

Location: Dallas Ballroom, Texas Station, 2101

Texas Star Lane, Las Vegas

Information: Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com

North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee will be the

featured speaker. Las Vegas Metro Chamber of

Commerce President Kristin McMillan will provide

a business outlook.

Vegas Inventors: Product

Developers Group meeting

Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: Free

Location: Full Spectrum Laser, 6216 S. Sandhill

Road, North Las Vegas

Information: Visit meetup.com/VegasInventors

Discuss intellectual property law and join the

group for a presentation by representatives of Full

Spectrum Laser, an engineering and manufactur-

ing firm.

Network After Work

Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the

door with RSVP, $20 without RSVP

Location: Blue Martini, 6593 Las Vegas Blvd.

South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit networkafterwork.com

Join local business professionals and entrepre-

neurs for light appetizers and a free drink before

7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

State of Economic Development address

Time: 7-8:30 a.m. Cost: $45 with phone registra-

tion before noon Jan. 27, $50 for online registra-

tion, $55 day of the event

Location: Ballroom C, Mandarin Oriental, 3752

Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Call 702-791-0000 or visit lvgea.org

Steve Hill, executive director of the Governor’s

Office of Economic Development, and Jonas Pe-

terson, president and chief economic development

officer of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance,

will be the featured speakers.

“Medical Marijuana and Employment Issues”

Time: 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Cost: Free for Asso-

ciation of Corporate Counsel members, $20 for

nonmembers

Location: Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Ve-

gas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit acc.com/chapters/nevada

Martina Jaccarino of law firm Black & LoBello will

discuss the role of medical marijuana in workers’

compensation cases.

Certified Commercial Investment

member meeting: “The Buck Starts Here”

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members,

$40 for nonmembers

Location: Convention area, Gold Coast, 4000 W.

Flamingo Road, Las Vegas

Information: Visit snccim.org

A panel will discuss debt options for real estate

investors in 2015.

Convention Services Association luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $30 for members,

$35 for nonmembers, additional $5 at the door

Location: Border Grill, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las

Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit conventionservicesassociation-

lasvegas.org

Meet 2015 board members. Also, a representative

of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

will give a state of the industry presentation.

“Risk Management for Managers”

Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $30 for Construction

Financial Management Association members, $40

for nonmembers

Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard

Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas

Information: Visit cafe.cfma.org/lasvegas/home

Jason Rozar, an Occupational Safety and Health

Administration instructor for general industry and

construction disciplines, will be the featured speaker.

Turnaround Management Association

Nevada bankruptcy judge’s panel

Time: 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $45 for members with

RSVP, $55 without; $55 for nonmembers with

RSVP; $65 without

Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 S. Joe

W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas

Information: Visit turnaround.org

Judges Laurel Davis and August Landis will be

panel speakers.

“Robots and Sensing Architecture”

Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free

Location: Marjorie Barrick Museum, UNLV, 4505

S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas

Information: Visit unlv.edu/calendar

Joshua Vermillion, UNLV assistant professor of

architecture, will discuss how robotics, automation

and sensing devices are transforming buildings

and spaces.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

Associated General Contractors,

Las Vegas and Nevada Contractors

Association quarterly luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $55 for members at

the door, $65 for nonmembers at the door

Location: SLS Las Vegas, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd.

South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit agclv.org

Jackie Robinson, chairman of All Net Arena, will

present his plans for the privately funded resort

and arena.

Henderson State of the City 2015

Time: 12-1:30 p.m. Cost: $45

Location: Grand Events Center, Green Valley

Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Hen-

derson

Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com

Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen will deliver the an-

nual speech on the city’s economic climate and

future.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30

Preview Las Vegas 2015

Time: 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $45 for President’s

Club/executive level members, $60 for Las Vegas

Metro Chamber of Commerce members, $80 for

nonmembers

Location: Thomas & Mack Center, UNLV, 4505 S.

Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas

Information: Visit previewlasvegas.com

Join national speakers, local economic experts,

business exhibitors and professionals for a confer-

ence and trade show.

State of the Urban Chamber of Commerce

Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members, $40

for nonmembers, $45 at the door

Location: Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane,

North Las Vegas

Information: Visit urbanchamber.org

Chamber President Kenneth Evans, Board of Di-

rectors Chair Jerrie Merritt and Las Vegas Council-

man Ricki Barlow will be the featured speakers.

Federalist Society luncheon

with Sen. Greg Brower

Time: 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $35 for students

and state, county and city attorneys; $50 general

admission

Location: Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse,

360 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas

Information: Visit fed-soc.org/chapters/state/NV

State Sen. Greg Brower will discuss the upcom-

ing legislative session as it relates to the Senate

Judiciary Committee.


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CHAPTER 11AMC Property Holdings LLC704 Nevada WayBoulder City, NV 89005Bart K. Larsen at [email protected]

Stanley K. Holdings LLC704 Nevada WayBoulder City, NV 89005Bart K. Larsen at [email protected]

BID OPPORTUNITIES

MONDAY, JANUARY 263 p.m.Annual requirements contract for Motorola radios and accessoriesClark County, 603479Susan Tighi at [email protected]

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 283 p.m.Consultant for social service poli-cies and proceduresClark County, 603547Sherry Wimmer at [email protected]

THURSDAY, JANUARY 292 p.m.Routing hardware and softwareState of Nevada, 8300Marti Marsh at [email protected]

3 p.m.Purchase, installation, configura-tion and support of Nutanix equip-mentClark County, 603548Susan Tighi at [email protected]

FRIDAY, JANUARY 302:15 p.m.Sunset Park: Warm Springs park-ing lot improvementsClark County, 603561Sandy Moody-Upton at [email protected]

3 p.m.Operation and management of a golf courseClark County, 603268Jim Haining at [email protected]

3 p.m.Annual requirements contract for hazardous waste disposal servicesClark County, 603359

Sandra Mendoza at [email protected]

BROKERED

TRANSACTIONS

SALES$9,865,000 for 122,376 square feet, industrial6320, 6330 and 6340 S. Sandhill Road, Las Vegas 89120Seller: Sandpost LLCSeller agent: Je� LaPour of LaPour Management LLCBuyer: TheoPacific Holdings LLCBuyer agent: Jason Lesley and Bridget Richards of Colliers Inter-national

$2,951,300 for 46,624 square feet, industrial4240 N. Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas 89115Seller: 4240 Lamb Holdings LLCSeller agent: Dan Doherty of Col-liers InternationalBuyer: FJM Northpointe Associates LLCBuyer agent: Did not disclose

$2,025,000 for 76 units, multiunit residential1025 Sierra Vista Drive, Las Vegas 89169Seller: Warren Frank R. & Joanne C. Rev Trust and Warren Joanne C. TrustSeller agent: Did not discloseBuyer: James E. WolfBuyer agent: Patrick Sauter, Devin Lee and Art Carll of NAI Vegas Multifamily team

$1,066,025 for 8,530 square feet, industrial6651 Schuster St., Las Vegas 89118Seller: DDM InvestmentsSeller agent: Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers InternationalBuyer: KBHN Group LLCBuyer agent: Did not disclose

$242,630 for 2,554 square feet, medical3686 E. Sunset Road, Las Vegas 89120Seller: Sunset Pecos II Seller agent: Bridget Richards of Colliers InternationalBuyer: Labyrinthine GroupBuyer agent: Jason Lesley of Col-liers International

LEASES$124,312 for 1,640 square feet, retail for 64 months7871 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 170, Las Vegas 89117Landlord: Lou Christian Aegean Isle LLCLandlord agent: Preston Abell and Je� Mitchell of Virtus CommercialTenant: Sparkle Nail Spa LLCTenant agent: Preston Abell and Je� Mitchell of Virtus Commercial

$118,087 for 1,491 square feet, retail for 63 months7885 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 103, Las Vegas 89117Landlord: Sahara Palm Plaza LLCLandlord agent: Je� Mitchell and Preston Abell of Virtus CommercialTenant: Kimberly CurtisTenant agent: Matt Feustel of Virtus Commercial

$96,677 for 972 square feet, retail for 60 months6510 Boulder Highway, Suite 103, Henderson 89122Landlord: Boulder Marketplace CLE LLCLandlord agent: Jakke Farley and Matt Feustel of Virtus CommercialTenant: All Time Wireless-Rafael Villicana dba Metro PCSTenant agent: Brian Wyatts of Key Realty

$94,772 for 1,260 square feet, retail for 60 months90 S. Stephanie Street, Suite 130, Henderson 89012Landlord: Apache Property Inc.Landlord agent: Je� Mitchell and Preston Abell of Virtus CommercialTenant: Paradigm ServicesTenant agent: Shane Nguyen of 1st Priority Realty LLC

BUSINESS LICENSES

Carlotta KingBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Carlotta King

Carozett Tax ServicesBusiness type: Business support serviceAddress: 1040 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 103, Las VegasOwner: Carozett Lane LLC

Chess House CafeBusiness type: Nonfarm product vendor Address: 9200 Tule Springs Road, Las VegasOwner: Chess House Cafe LLC

Citi Tax RefundBusiness type: Business support serviceAddress: 1928 N. Decatur Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Hanibal Demoz

Colucci Reporting ServiceBusiness type: Professional servicesAddress: 629 S. Sixth St., Las VegasOwner: Linda Colucci

Converse ConsultantsBusiness type: Professional servicesAddress: 3095 E. Patrick Lane, Suite 12, Las VegasOwner: The Converse Professional Group

Cricket WirelessBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 1121 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 130, Las VegasOwner: Sk Communications and Bill Pay

CS Kim Tae Kwon DoBusiness type: Martial arts instruc-tionAddress: 8221 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 108, Las VegasOwner: Chung Soo Kim

Dan Newman InvestigationsBusiness type: Professional servicesAddress: 229 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 205, Las VegasOwner: Professional Investigation & Consulting Inc.

DCM ServicesBusiness type: Residential property maintenanceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Daniel Mawyin

Denise LemayBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las VegasOwner: Denise Lemay

Downtown RangersBusiness type: Repair and mainte-nanceAddress: 115 N. Seventh St., Las VegasOwner: Concierge Services LV LLC

El CanaveralBusiness type: Food services or cafeAddress: 941 N. Pecos Road, Las VegasOwner: Sonny Garcia

Elenita PenanoBusiness type: Insurance agencyAddress: 7390 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 200, Las VegasOwner: Elenita Penano

Elizabeth CombsBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 7570 Norman Rockwell Lane, Suite 140, Las VegasOwner: Cast Iron Investments LLC

Enlightenment Wellness CenterBusiness type: Community servicesAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Galiana Georguieva

Eye & Cosmetic Surgery LLCBusiness type: Professional services - medicalAddress: 750 N. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, Las VegasOwner: James Carpenter

Eyebrows R UsBusiness type: General services - counter/o¢ceAddress: 3540 W. Sahara Ave., Suite E7, Las Vegas

Owner: Marketing Guruss Inc.

Fashion Hot and CoolBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 4821 W. Craig Road, Suite C-1, Las VegasOwner: Jennifer Kim

Fina’s RVMBusiness type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: 10300 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 17, Las VegasOwner: Josefina T. Montalvo

Fitness 14Business type: Membership clubAddress: 7171 N. Hualapai Way, Suite 115, Las VegasOwner: Fitness 14 LLC

Flawlace BeautyBusiness type: Cosmetological establishmentAddress: 4418 W. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Flawlace Salon LLC

Furcht TiaBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 8290 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Tia Lynn Furcht

Gammoh Premier VisionBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 556 N. Eastern Ave., Suite A, Las VegasOwner: Gammoh Premier Vision LLC

Global TaxBusiness type: Business support serviceAddress: Multiple locations, Las VegasOwner: Travel All the World

Golden Star SmokeshopBusiness type: Tobacco sales /loungeAddress: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 5, Las VegasOwner: Estrey B. Jimenez

Got Plumbing? LLCBusiness type: ContractorAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Geo� Dufrene

Graphix Gearwerks LLCBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 3395 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 105, North Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

Greg CoppinBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Greg Coppin

Gui Rong LiBusiness type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: 7460 Benlomond Ave., Las Vegas

Records and TransactionsOwner: Gui Rong Li

Harrington Industrial Plastics LLCBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 5530 Arville St., Las VegasOwner: Jim Swanson

Health to YouBusiness type: Residential home care providerAddress: 4346 Crimson Tide Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Health to Nevada LLC

HLV Wedding ServiceBusiness type: General services - counter/o¢ceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Norbert Doerr

Hope House RecoveryBusiness type: Handbill and oral solicitationAddress: 2500 Apricot Lane, Las VegasOwner: Hope House Inc.

Island Sushi and Hawaiian GrillBusiness type: TavernAddress: 1 S. Main St., Las VegasOwner: Downtown Sushi LLC

Janalyn McGaheeBusiness type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Janalyn McGahee

Jason J. SchielkeBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 106, Las VegasOwner: Jason Schielke

Jason YocumBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 6628 Sky Pointe Drive, Suite 200, Las VegasOwner: Jason T. Yocum

Jesika CheneyBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 1925 Village Center Circle, Suite 150, Las VegasOwner: Jesika Cheney LLC

Jessica RanftlBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 7854 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Jessica R. Ranftl

JJshoes TodayBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Jazzmin Joos

JMJ Massage Services LLCBusiness type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: 905 Twilight Peak Ave., Las VegasOwner: Vincent Clark Barte

Joie’s Raw Healthy Crunch

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THE DATASend your business-related information to [email protected]

THE SUNDAY

57JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

Records and TransactionsOwner: Gui Rong Li

Harrington Industrial Plastics LLCBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 5530 Arville St., Las VegasOwner: Jim Swanson

Health to YouBusiness type: Residential home care providerAddress: 4346 Crimson Tide Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Health to Nevada LLC

HLV Wedding ServiceBusiness type: General services - counter/o�ceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Norbert Doerr

Hope House RecoveryBusiness type: Handbill and oral solicitationAddress: 2500 Apricot Lane, Las VegasOwner: Hope House Inc.

Island Sushi and Hawaiian GrillBusiness type: TavernAddress: 1 S. Main St., Las VegasOwner: Downtown Sushi LLC

Janalyn McGaheeBusiness type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Janalyn McGahee

Jason J. SchielkeBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 106, Las VegasOwner: Jason Schielke

Jason YocumBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 6628 Sky Pointe Drive, Suite 200, Las VegasOwner: Jason T. Yocum

Jesika CheneyBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 1925 Village Center Circle, Suite 150, Las VegasOwner: Jesika Cheney LLC

Jessica RanftlBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 7854 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Jessica R. Ranftl

JJshoes TodayBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Jazzmin Joos

JMJ Massage Services LLCBusiness type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: 905 Twilight Peak Ave., Las VegasOwner: Vincent Clark Barte

Joie’s Raw Healthy Crunch

Business type: Nonfarm product vendor Address: 302 S. Rampart Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Joelita Altabet

Jose R. RodriguezBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 7570 Norman Rockwell Lane, Suite 140, Las Vegas, Owner: Jose R. Rodriguez

Joseph BalousBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 777 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Joseph Balous

JP MotorzBusiness type: Automotive garageAddress: 3082 Sheridan St., Las VegasOwner: Cruise Motors

Julie AndersonBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 2500 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 211, Las VegasOwner: Julie Anderson LLC

Keith Hawkins CompanyBusiness type: Nonfarm product vendor Address: Multiple locations, Las VegasOwner: Kevin Fawley

Keller Williams Realty Las VegasBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Kristine Walker

Kennedy Auto Recovery Solutions LLCBusiness type: Professional servicesAddress: 500 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 300, Las VegasOwner: Kathlene K. Serafine

Kimberly FergusBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Kimberly Fergus Ltd.

Kut’n It Short Beauty & BarberBusiness type: Cosmetological establishmentAddress: 5081 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: Tai & Taylor Dba Kut’n It Short

Lady Nails Panteras Casa De BellezaBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 2412 E. Bonanza Road, Las VegasOwner: John H. Kern

Large Vision Property ManagementBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Large Vision Property Management LLC

Large Vision ReferralBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Debbie Zois

Las Vegas ConsultingBusiness type: Management or consulting serviceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Las Vegas Consulting LLC

Las Vegas Glass & MirrorBusiness type: Repair and mainte-nanceAddress: 51 N. Pecos Road, Suite 102, Las VegasOwner: Roderick Mcgrath

Las Vegas Golf ClubBusiness type: Sporting goodsAddress: 4300 W. Washington Ave., Las VegasOwner: Arcis Hospitality Partners LLC

Las Vegas Senior Softball AssociationBusiness type: Community servicesAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Jim Whipple

Laura BruniBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las VegasOwner: Laura Bruni

Laura ElliottBusiness type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: 1290 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Las VegasOwner: Laura Elliott

Life in Pink DesignBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Francisca Guadalupe Quintana

Lola PicturesBusiness type: General services - counter/o�ceAddress: 333 S. Sixth St., Suite 220, Las VegasOwner: Downtown Films LLC

Loree’s HousekeepingBusiness type: Residential property maintenanceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Loreto Enriquez

Lydia ClarkeBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Lydia Clarke

Mariam ChalikyanBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas

Owner: Mariam Chalikyan

Maryann McCabe Business type: Business support serviceAddress: Did not disclose, Las VegasOwner: Maryann McCabe

Massage Well Business type: Massage establish-mentAddress: 5300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 203, Las VegasOwner: Massage Well LLC

McDonald Carano Wilson LLPBusiness type: Professional servicesAddress: 2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 1000, Las VegasOwner: George Ogilvie III

McKen’s Mexican GrillBusiness type: Food services or cafeAddress: 321 S. Casino Center Blvd., Suite 130, Las VegasOwner: McKen Sis Enterprises

MDCB Productions Inc.Business type: General services - counter/o�ceAddress: 3560 Polaris Ave., Las VegasOwner: Carolyn Bauman

Mica BeautyBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 875 S. Grand Central Park-way, Suite K10A, Las VegasOwner: Feheche Group LLC

BUILDING PERMITS

$5,093,000, tenant improvement350 W. Washington Ave., Las VegasWhiting Turner Contracting Com-pany

$2,328,000, tenant improvement330 W. Washington Ave., Las VegasWhiting Turner Contracting Com-pany

$2,000,000, tenant improvement301 Fremont St., Las VegasTRE Builders LLC

$1,044,000, tenant improvement875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las VegasTrainor Commercial Construction

$650,000, residential – new1731 S. Tioga WayWestpoint Development Group

$637,087, roof-mounted photovol-taic system3521 N. Durango Drive, Las VegasBombard Electric LLC

$512,000, tenant improvement6230 N. Durango Drive, Las VegasTradewinds Construction

$350,000, tenant improvement1023 Fremont St., Las Vegas

Trinity Haven Development LLC

$317,950, tenant improvement2835 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 120, HendersonHacienda Builders Inc.

$314,000, commercial-on-site hardscapes and improvements330 W. Washington Ave., Las VegasWhiting Turner Contracting Com-pany

$250,000, tenant improvement40 Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 120, HendersonElegant Homes LLC

$250,000, commercial-on-site hardscapes and improvements900 W. Owens Ave., Las VegasXtreme Contracting

$225,000, tenant improvement905 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1738, Las VegasTJU Construction Inc.

$218,212, commercial – addition3837 Bay Lake Trail, North Las VegasBill Kaiser Erection Specialist

$185,813, residential – new1107 N. Water St., HendersonWoodside Homes of Nevada Inc.

$159,918, residential – new604 Cadence View Way, HendersonWoodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$158,933, residential – new3610 Kobie Creek Court, Las VegasDesert Wind Homes

$156,323, residential – new12241 Catanzaro Ave., Las VegasRyland Homes

$156,323, residential – new12242 Catanzaro Ave., Las VegasRyland Homes

$156,323, residential – new390 Calabria Ridge St., Las VegasRyland Homes

$149,881, residential – new1919 Foro Romano St., HendersonToll Henderson LLC

$139,235, residential – new600 Cadence View Way, HendersonWoodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$132,351, tenant improvement6440 N. Durango Drive, Suite 130, Las VegasKR Construction LLC

$129,039, residential – new2508 Endearing Court, North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$128,644, residential – new917 Estes Cove Ave., Henderson

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THE SUNDAY

58JAN. 25 - JAN. 31

Records and TransactionsRyland Homes

$128,323, residential – new6724 Valcour St., Las VegasRyland Homes

$126,031, residential – new 3109 Battle Point Ave., North Las VegasRyland Homes

$126, 031, residential – new 3113 Battle Point Ave., North Las VegasRyland Homes

$125,000, commercial-on-site hardscapes and improvements4760 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasAccelerated Construction Inc.

$123,154, residential – new1103 N. Water St., HendersonWoodside Homes of Nevada Inc.

$114,936, residential – new5733 Clear Haven Lane, North Las VegasBeazer Homes Holding Corp.

$112,841, residential – new1109 Jesse Harbor Ave., HendersonDR Horton Inc.




$108,865, residential – new6728 Valcour St., Las VegasRyland Homes


$106,108, residential – new 4404 Duck Harbor Ave., North Las VegasKB Home Nevada Inc.



$100,000, tenant improvement129 Fremont St., Las VegasLandry’s Development Inc.


$95,000, commercial – alteration

2435 Losee Road, North Las VegasThompson Development Co. Inc.

$85,104, pool and/or spa150 Chastain Park Drive, North Las VegasBarefoot Pool & Spa LLC

$76,036, commercial – alteration6935 Aliante Parkway, Suite 109, North Las VegasNevada General Construction

$65,000, commercial – alteration2590 Nature Park Drive, Suite 135, North Las VegasSherman Construction Co.

$61,302, residential – addition4305 Shady Hollow Ave., North Las VegasRobert Horta

$50,000, disaster5424 Tassara Way, Suite 106, Las VegasBrantley Inc.

$42,400, commercial – addition3010 E. Alexander Road, North Las VegasBill Kaiser Erection Specialist

$39,160, roof-mounted photovol-taic system7291 Fresh Harvest Ave., Las VegasU.S. Renewable Energy Develop-ment

$35,000, demolition2110 Fremont St., Las VegasComplete Demo Services

$32,878, roof-mounted photovol-taic system9004 Rockville Ave., Las VegasSummerlin Energy Las Vegas LLC

$31,843, roof-mounted photovol-taic system9328 Oxbow Lake Ave., Las VegasSummerlin Energy Las Vegas LLC

$31,540, sign1950 Craig Road, North Las VegasSigns Now

$30,800, fireproofing4335 Arcata Way, North Las VegasAce Fire Systems Inc.

$29,264, electrical8616 Catalonia Drive, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$28,494, roof-mounted photovol-taic system5876 Cherry Falls Court, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$26,954, roof-mounted photovol-taic system2432 Ocean Front Drive, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$26,954, roof-mounted photovol-taic system1405 Baldosa Court, Las Vegas

SolarCity Corp.

$26,949, roof-mounted photovol-taic system5048 Jessica Joy St., Las VegasSunrun Installation Services

$26,183, electrical4417 Hillcrest Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$25,413, roof-mounted photovol-taic system6049 W. El Campo Grande Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$25,413, roof-mounted photovol-taic system7411 Cedargulf Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$25,000, disaster8400 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 142, Las VegasIntertex LV LLC

$24,846, tenant improvement6446 N. Durango Drive, Suite 135, Las VegasKR Construction LLC

$23,873, roof-mounted photovol-taic system212 Samantha St., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$23,873, roof-mounted photovol-taic system5941 Casa Coronado Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$23,103, roof-mounted photovol-taic system4833 Irene Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$23,103, roof-mounted photovol-taic system3220 Discovery Bay Court, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$23,103, roof-mounted photovol-taic system5625 Raven Creek Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$21,735, roof-mounted photovol-taic system217 Valiente St., Las VegasEner Tech of Nevada LLC

$21,563, roof-mounted photovol-taic system9353 Forest Meadows Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$21,563, roof-mounted photovol-taic system5029 Frozen Springs Court, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$20,793, roof-mounted photovol-taic system

716 Overview Drive, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$20,023, roof-mounted photovol-taic system6245 Spanish Moss Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$20,023, roof-mounted photovol-taic system5625 Angels Landing Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$19,253, roof-mounted photovol-taic system2700 Miraflores Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$19,253, roof-mounted photovol-taic system6821 Lark Mist St., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$19,253, roof-mounted photovol-taic system1704 S. 17th St., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$18,673, roof-mounted photovol-taic system7908 Bridge Gate Drive, Las VegasSunrun Installation Services

$18,482, roof-mounted photovol-taic system7201 Crandon Park Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$18,482, roof-mounted photovol-taic system9429 Quiet Valley Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$18,482, roof-mounted photovol-taic system12290 Lost Treasure Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$18,482, roof-mounted photovol-taic system9160 Umberland Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$18,482, roof-mounted photovol-taic system10319 Slope Ridge St., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$18,253, roof-mounted photovol-taic system3709 River Canyon Road, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$17,712, roof-mounted photovol-taic system7740 White Grass Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$16,942, roof-mounted photovol-taic system3920 Alameda Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$15,402, roof-mounted photovol-taic system4905 Winterset Drive, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$15,402, roof-mounted photovol-taic system9321 Forest Meadows Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$15,402, roof-mounted photovol-taic system7675 Rainbow Cove Drive, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$15,402, roof-mounted photovol-taic system8229 Rocky Blu� Way, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$15,000, electrical6670 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las VegasHerca Telecomm Services Inc.

$14,632, roof-mounted photovol-taic system3328 Canyon Lake Drive, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$14,632, roof-mounted photovol-taic system5312 Rebecca Road, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$13,862, roof-mounted photovol-taic system7104 Savory St., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$13,862, roof-mounted photovol-taic system7836 Quill Gordon Ave., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$13,862, roof-mounted photovol-taic system241 N. 21st St., Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

$13,862, roof-mounted photovol-taic system9600 Chianti Lane, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.

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Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) – 2015Location: The MirageDates: Jan. 26-29Expected attendance: 1,800

Tobacco Plus Expo 2015Location: Las Vegas Convention CenterDates: Jan. 28-29Expected attendance: 4,000

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CATEGORY: UNIONS(RANKED BY THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AS OF THE MOST RECENTLY AVAILABLE FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

Union Members ReceiptsEmpl./officer disbursements

Administrative/ overhead expenses

Benefits paid

Total disbursements

1 AFL-CIO Leadership Council1891 Whitney Mesa DriveHenderson, NV 89014

50,771 $122,197 $36,543 $48,647 $21,931 $133,093

2 Unite Here Local 2261630 S. Commerce St.Las Vegas, NV 89102

48,997 $28 million $8 million $1.7 million $1.9 million $24.5 million

3 Service Employees Local 11073785 E. Sunset Road, Suite 1Las Vegas, NV 89120

8,236 $5.4 million $1.3 million $790,009 $716,004 $5.2 million

4 Food & Commercial Workers Local 7111201 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 116Las Vegas, NV 89108

7,074 $4.2 million $935,003 $628,322 $134,677 $3.6 million

5 Teamsters Local 631700 N. Lamb Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89110


6 Carpenters Local 1977501 N. Lamb Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89110

4,163 $1.8 million $592,992 $184,879 — $1.8 million

7 Unite Here Local 1654825 W. Nevso DriveLas Vegas, NV 89103

3,436 $3.1 million $746,399 $553,634 $150,823 $2.2 million

8 Electrical Workers AFL-CIO Local 357808 N. Lamb Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89110

3,020 $4 million $1,048,971 $1.2 million $607,641 $4.5 million

9 Painters AFL-CIO District Council1701 Whitney Mesa Drive, Suite 105Henderson, NV 89014

2,821 $4.1 million $1.6 million $1.3 million $759,759 $4.8 million

10 Teamsters Local 995300 Shadow LaneLas Vegas, NV 89106

2,629 $1.7 million $427,673 $331,828 $271,860 $1.6 million

11 Laborers Local 8722345 Red Rock St.Las Vegas, NV 89146


12 Teamsters Local 141250 S. Burnham Ave., Second floorLas Vegas, NV 89104

2,322 $1.9 million $508,702 $503,474 $240,325 $1.9 million

13 Plumbers AFL-CIO Local 525760 N. Lamb Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89110

1,825 $7.4 million $835,790 $1.1 million $3.9 million $7.2 million

14 Stage & Picture Operators AFL-CIO Local 7203000 S. Valley View Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89102

1,553 $2.7 million $974,101 $1.1 million $318,331 $2.7 million

15 Letter Carriers AFL-CIO Branch 25022620 E. Sunset RoadLas Vegas, NV 89193

1,330 $615,772 $259,746 $109,695 $38,761 $561,641

16 Electrical Workers AFL-CIO Local 3963520 Boulder HighwayLas Vegas, NV 89121

1,173 $1.2 million $465,303 $550,672 $105,199 $1.3 million

17 Machinists AFL-CIO Lodge 8451055 Whitney Ranch Road, Suite 200Henderson, NV 89014

1,140 $310,095 $54,499 — — $264,177

18 Plasterers & Cement Masons AFL-CIO Local 7974241 W. Oquendo RoadLas Vegas, NV 89118

1,035 $1,013,074 $307,858 $35,978 $128,819 $990,561

19 American Postal Workers AFL-CIO Local 7612620 E. Sunset Road, Suites D-ELas Vegas, NV 89120

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(702) 632-7600


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(702) 632-7600


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(702) 395-0492

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For answers to this week’s puzzles, go to Page 41

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Each row and each column must contain the

numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging)

without repeating.

The numbers within the heavily outlined boxes,

called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the

target numbers in the top-left corners.

Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the num-

ber in the top-left corner

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