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31 34 43HEROES IN OUR

COMMUNITYThey are faced with car

wrecks and kidnappings and domestic violence

daily. They are the dispatchers who answer calls to 911, and they are

our first line of defense when something goes

tragically wrong. It’s not a high-paying job, and it’s

fraught with stress and trauma, but somehow,

they cope.

WHERE DO THEY STAND ON

IMMIGRATION?Hillary Clinton visited

Las Vegas recently to rally support from the

Hispanic community, say-ing she supported a “full

path to citizenship” for undocumented

immigrants. We plot her and her opponents on a

continuum from most lenient to most strict.

WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THAT ART

Children churn out artistic masterpieces with

stunning quickness. We’ve got tips for parents who

want to keep every picture but whose refrigerators

have run out of real estate.

MORE LIFEn Pets available for

adoption, P33

n Calendar of events, P40

n Puzzles, P66

THE BEST UFC EVENT EVER?

In the next six weeks, the UFC will stage several

bouts that have the potential to go down as

the most exciting the sport has ever produced.

With four of the eight men’s championships

on the line, we recap the events that are

generally considered the big six in the world

of mixed martial arts.

GAVEL HANGS OVER LAS VEGAS

HOUSING MARKETForeclosure is long and

arduous even when there’s no homeowners

association involved. But when HOA assessments

aren’t paid, prompting the association to begin

foreclosure proceedings, homes can become tied up

in legal wrangling, with the result being a housing

market in limbo.

ON THE COVEREmergencies can hap-

pen any time, any day.

Dispatchers are the

heroes who answer

our calls for help.

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One Big(elow) step for manHouston and Cape Canaveral may be best known for their influence on the American space program, but Southern Nevada has its own contribution. In five minutes, we’ll make you an expert on the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module.

Gaming on the radar, even if not the focusThe Legislature has introduced several bills that affect the gaming industry.

Are public pensions too generous?Lawmakers weigh whether savings created by reform would outweigh the costs.

Fond memories of humble roots in hospitalityJohn Ceriale began his career in a toga, and now he is one of the most respected men in the hospitality business.

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MAY 17- MAY 23

WEEK IN REVIEW

WEEK AHEAD

NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE

LAS VEGAS VALLEY, AND BEYOND

M AY 1 0 - M AY 2 3

MAY 11

UPGRADE

FOR UNLV

The UNLV base-ball team will get a $2.8 mil-lion, two-story, 10,000-square-foot clubhouse next spring, courtesy of a donation from Anthony and Lyndy Marnell III.

MAY 13

FROM RIV TO

WESTGATE

Executives from Paragon Gaming, which operated the Riviera for two years, received initial approval from the state Gaming Control Board to run West-gate Las Vegas.

MAY 13

NATIONAL

INFLUENCE

Republican presi-dential hopefuls Jeb Bush and Ben Carson visited Nevada. Bush faced criticism about remarks he made regarding his brother’s decision to invade Iraq.

MAY 19

THERE’S

THE RUB

The Henderson City Council will consider a one-year moratorium on new massage parlors to try to crack down on human trafficking.

MAY 22

FINAL

DAYS

It’s crunch time in the Legislature. May 22 is the deadline for most bills to pass both houses and make their way to Gov. Brian Sandoval’s desk for final ap-proval.

Average price of a gallon of gas in Nevada. The cost of fuel jumped 44

cents between April 12 and May 12

due to ongoing issues at regional refineries. Nevada has the third-high-

est gas prices in the country after Hawaii

and California.

$3.22

SPORTS

BOYS OF SPRING

Members of the Green Valley High School baseball team stretch before practice at the school. The team lost to Arbor View, 7-1, in the first round of the Division I state tournament. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

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9MAY 17- MAY 23

THE STRIP

DIGGING IN

Officials from the Malaysia-based Genting Group break ground on the $4 billion Resorts World Las Vegas and are joined by Gov. Brian Sandoval, third from left, Clark County Commissioners Steve Sisolak (second from right) and Chris Giunchigliani (right). (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)

SPORTS

RECORD

REVENUE

Pay-per-view sales for the May 2 fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao totaled 4.4 million, almost 2 million more than May-weather’s split-decision win over Oscar De La Hoya in 2008, which held the previous record. Domestic pay-per-view revenue exceeded $400 mil-lion, nearly tripling the previous record of $150 million from Mayweather’s unanimous-decision victory over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in 2013. Total revenue from ticket sales, broadcasts, spon-sorships and mer-chandise exceeded $500 million.

LOCAL

GOOD LUCK, GRADUATES!

More than 2,700 students earned their diplomas May 16 during UNLV’s Spring Commencement at the Thomas and Mack Center. That’s 15 percent more than last year.

n Grads ranged in age from 19 to 68. n They represented 38 states and 54 countries.n Almost 85 percent of the graduates are Nevada residents.n About 48 percent of the graduates are minorities.n UNLV has awarded more than 115,000 degrees since 1964.

THE STRIP

JENNY

COMING

TO OUR

BLOCK

Welcome a new headliner to the Strip: Singer, actress and dancer Jennifer Lopez confirmed a long-rumored residency. It kicks off Jan. 20 at Axis at Planet Hollywood, home of Britney Spears’ “Britney: Piece of Me.” The announcement came on the heels of Fox’s cancellation of “American Idol,” for which Lopez is a judge.

Minimum amount of damages busi-nesses could seek from protesters if a proposed

state law forbid-ding picketing on private property without permis-sion passes the

Legislature. Unions oppose the measure.

WAGE WAR ON WOMENWomen in Nevada earn 83 cents for every dollar paid to men, the National Partnership for Women and Families found. Latinas in Nevada earned just 53 cents for every dollar paid to non-Hispanic men.

ENTERTAINMENT

GIRL POWER

The Pretty Reckless performs on the main stage at Rock in Rio USA, which ran over two weekends this month. The band is front-ed by Taylor Momsen. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)

$2,500

N E W S S P O R T S B U S I N E S S L I F E G A M I N G P O L I T I C S E N T E R TA I N M E N T

Number of students in Clark

and Washoe counties who opted out of

taking Common Core standard-ized tests this year. About 214,000 stu-

dents are taking the test.

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Houston may be home to the U.S. space program, but out-of-this-world innovations also are being created right here in Southern Nevada. ¶ NASA offi cials recently visited Bigelow Aerospace’s sprawling 50-acre campus in North Las Vegas to view the completed Bigelow Expandable Activity Module, or BEAM , a $17.8 million space habitat billionaire Robert Bigelow and his team invented for the federal government . ¶ A larger and more nimble alternative to traditional thick, rigid space structures, BEAM is an infl atable room that can collapse and expand in space. It will be attached to the International Space Station this fall and will remain in place for two years while scientists and other crew test its usability.

HOW IT WORKS The BEAM will be trucked to Florida, then launched as early as September from Cape Canaveral

Air Force station aboard a robotic SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule. Once the SpaceX reaches the International sace station , astronauts will deploy the station’s robotic arm and affi x BEAM to a docking port on the Space Station’s Tranquility node, a process called berthing .

Once BEAM is attached, astronauts will activate a pressurization system that will expand BEAM with air stored inside the module. BEAM also can be infl ated using pressure from the space station . The infl ation process takes about four and a half minutes.

WHAT IS IT?BEAM is an expandable space habitat that, when infl ated, serves as a self-con-

tained room for astronauts . It is the fi rst fl exible, nonmetallic structure to be tested in space. It is about the size of a large family camping tent, resembles a thick, steel-belted tire and inside looks like a large closet with white padded walls and assorted sensors and equipment.

Made partially from variants of Kevlar, used in bulletproof vests, BEAM is lighter and smaller than other space habitats. The main component that gives the module its compact, expandable structure is several layers of Vectran, a synthetic, heat-resistant fi ber twice as a strong as Kevlar and commonly used to reinforce ropes and cables. NASA uses Vectran in spacesuits and as airbags on several Mars lander systems.

ONE BIG STEP FOR MAN

BY ANDREA DOMANICK | STAFF WRITER

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

(not to scale)

BEAM(collapsed)

BEAM(expanded)

357 ft.

6 ft.5 ft.

8 ft.

13 ft.

Weight: 3,000 lbs..Volume: 565 cubic ft.

Weight: 925,000 lbs.

Size: The space station is larger than a six-bedroom house.

Source: nasa.gov

10.5 ft.

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WHAT COULD BEAM BE USED FOR? Infl atable modules are an important step

toward developing deep-space habitats that support NASA’s plans for extended human space fl ight, particularly the goal of sending a manned mission to Mars. If BEAM’s mission is successful, it could open the door to develop-ing larger modules as free-fl oating space sta-tions or, as some BEAM executives have hinted, using future habitats to support developments on the moon.

In the short term , expandable habitats can be used as extra space for testing, research and storage aboard existing structures such as the International Space Station . BEAMs can be tailored to specifi c activities and missions, and can be connected to create larger structures. They also may be used in orbit for commercial purposes such as research, warehousing and manufacturing for pharmaceutical compa-nies, automakers and space engineering fi rms, whose work could benefi t from the module’s weightless environment.

BEAM also is being touted for its potential to offer stronger protection than its predecessors against radiation and physical debris such as micrometeoroids. The layers of Vectran give the structure fl exible walls believed to be able to sustain impact from debris far better than the rigid walls of current modules. Ground lab testing found that micrometeoroids that nor-mally would puncture the International Space Station only made it about halfway through BEAM’s skin.

THE HISTORYThe concept of infl atable space habitats dates to the 1960s

but gained steam in the 1990s with a module called Trans Hab. The infl atable module was proposed as a crew quarters for the International Space Station and was tested, but NASA canceled the program in 2000.

Bigelow Aerospace licensed the technology from NASA and continued to develop the module, launching prototypes into orbit in 2006 and 2007. NASA took a second look at the technology in 2010 and contracted Bigelow in December 2012.

HOW IT WILL BE USED What exactly BEAM will be used for during its two-year stay remains up

for discussion. NASA offi cials have suggested crew members will enter the room several times a year to collect data. The hatch would remain closed the rest of the time.

Using the module will be less important than testing its integrity and demonstrating how it holds up to space conditions. BEAM will be monitored for leak s, temperature changes and responses

to radiation from varying positions in relation to the sun. Acoustics

and resistance to debris also will be

tracked.

WHAT WILL BE TESTED

■ How well the module holds pressure

■ How much protection it provides from space radiation

■ How resilient it is to orbital debris

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BIGELOW ?

BEAM is a scaled-down version of Bigelow’s BA330 system, which the company is in the m idst of developing. The BA330 will be larger, with 11,664 cubic feet of space and able to support a crew of up to six.

Even larger modules, such as the 79,458-cubic-foot Olympus — twice the size of the International Space Station — also are in the works.

The scaled-up versions will be marketed as stand-alone commercial space stations for research organizations, corporations and governments. Bigelow said two 330 modules could be shipped by the end of 2017 and deployed in 2018.

Robert Bigelow, right,

introduces the BA330

module on March 12.

(L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)

When the test mission is

over, BEAM will be jettisoned from the Space Station

to burn in the atmoshpere.

IMAGES COURTESY OF BIGELOW AEROSPACE

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BY ADWOA FOSU | STAFF WRITER

It is just after 1 p.m. Monday, and already, 911 telecommunicators at Metro Police’s dispatch center have directed Metro officers to more than 2,000 incidents — car crashes, someone illegally selling

water bottles on the Strip, medical emer-gencies, robberies in progress.

Now, a child has been hit by a car at a bus stop, and the driver has fled.

The tension in the room rises palpably as multiple 911 operators receive calls report-ing the crash. The sound of rushed typing dominates the room.

“He hit a 5-year-old! That guy wouldn’t stop for a 5-year-old?” one dispatcher exclaims after a call with a bystander on the scene.

“Oh, good. Someone is following him. Yay!” says another.

Radio lines are busy as officers from dif-ferent command areas request permission to

head to the scene to help. Other dispatchers are on the phone with Metro’s air-support team; they’ll use a helicopter to help chase the suspect.

Officers on the scene update logs in their patrol car computers to share new information with the dispatchers. There are two victims, the dispatchers learn, and one of them is a child, who has died.

The mood changes from urgent to somber. “A lot of us are parents, so stuff like this

really hits close to home,” a dispatcher said. With the help of witnesses, police track

down a 20-year-old suspect, who later is ar-rested on two counts of DUI and one count of failing to stop at the scene of a crash. He and his 15-year-old passenger hid in an apartment complex during the chase, police say.

The arrest wouldn’t have been possible without the work of the men and women on the communications floor. It’s help they offer 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to an average 3.3 million callers a year.

OUR

HEROES

THE UNSUNG ADVOCATES

WHO ARE YOUR FIRST LINE OF

DEFENSE WHEN YOU CALL 911

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AVERAGE

SCHEDULE

HOW THE 911 DISPATCH

CENTER WORKS

DISPATCHERSRelay information

to police

SPECIALISTSCommunicate directly

with callers

COMMUNICATIONSUPERVISORS

Displays an interactive map to help find specific addresses to better direct

police officers

Creates incident reports that dispatchers can assign to officers based on their location and availability

Shows a list of on-duty officers

Two screens for browsing the Web and checking into

calls in different geo-graphic areas of command.

When needed, calls are also rerouted to other

agencies, such as the fire department.

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B

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D

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1. A CALL IS RECEIVED

2. INFORMATION IS GATHERED

3. INFORMATION SENT TO OFFICERS

There are two types of

telecommunicators. They use five

computer screens each.

Specialists can connect to a

translating service to better communicate

with callers speaking foreign languages.

All events are assigned a priority. Officers respond to

those with the highest priority, zero, first. A

report of a murder with a suspect still on

the scene would be considered a zero.

Every call is recorded,

so specialists have the ability

to replay conversations.

The specialists’ first job is to figure out what is happening and where. In addition to several standard questions, they use their discretion

and experience to decide exactly what to ask.

Specialists input information from callers, such as name, address and details of the incident, into a

computer to create an event.

The dispatcher then broadcasts that in-

formation to officers in the area through a radio and a computer

in the patrol car.

DISPATCHERS are responsible for calls from specific areas. They are seated based on the

area they cover. Dispatchers of bordering commands sit next to each other. For instance,

the dispatcher for the northeast area command sits next to the dispatcher for the southeast

area command. That way, in the event of a car chase, the dispatchers can easily work together

if the suspect crosses command areas.

ROLE OF COMMUNICATION SUPERVISORS Two communication supervisors sit on a raised platform, called the bridge, in the center of the room. The location

give supervisors the ability to listen to multiple conversa-tions and ensure that all the calls are going smoothly and

adhere to procedure. “These guys are a good group of people,” one communication supervisor said. “They handle in here a lot of things that a lot of people shouldn’t have to

handle or hear, and they do it well.” If the need arises, which it rarely does, supervisors can listen in on a call or take over.

The call center has six shifts, and phones are staffed 24 hours a day. Twenty to 22 people typically work each shift.

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HOURS

A DAY

40

HOURS

A WEEK

$37,460

AVERAGE ANNUAL

SALARY NATIONALLY

$42,161 — $62,420

BEGINNING DISPATCHER OR

SPECIALIST SALARY AT METRO

SOURCE: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

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THE DISPATCHERSThey come from all walks

of life and a variety of back-grounds: hospitality, broadcast journalism, tourism, human resources. Most say they are drawn to the field because it’s exciting and can make a differ-ence in the community.

New dispatchers typically share a similar fear about the job: making a mistake that could cost someone his or her life.

NECESSARY SKILLSA high school diploma or

GED is required to be a 911 dispatcher. Applicants also must be able to type 45 words per minute and pass a number of psychological evaluations and background tests. Bad credit, for example, or severe mental illness could disqualify potential applicants.

Once hired, new 911 special-ists and dispatchers must complete a 12-week training course, during which they learn Metro’s radio codes and become familiar with various laws. They also learn how to use the dispatch system to take calls and create events, and how to work the dispatch radio to communicate with officers.

Instructors prepare trainees for different types of calls by calling in themselves. Some-times, the instructors scream, pretending to be a victim in distress. Other times, they pre-tend to be a child.

It’s impossible to predict the nature of every call, the instructors say, but being ex-posed to a variety of situations gives trainees a good idea of what to expect.

After the 12-week course, trainees graduate to the com-munications floor, where they work one-on-one with an instructor, who guides them through calls and radio traffic.

As they gain more confi-dence and grow more comfort-able with the job, the tele-communicators begin to rely on the instructor less until they’re able to handle calls on their own.

911

ALL ABOUT

THE SERVICE THAT

KEEPS US SAFE

TIPIf you’re not sure whether the situation is a true emergency, officials recommend calling 911 and letting the call-taker determine whether you need emergency help.

TIPIf you dial 911 by mistake, or if a child dials 911 when no emergency exists, do not hang up. That could make 911 officials think an emergency exists and possibly send responders to your location. Instead, simply explain to the call-taker what happened.

WHEN SHOULD I CALL 911?

CAN I SEND TEXTS TO 911?

To report a crime,

particularly if it is in progress

To report a car

crash with injuries

To report a fire

To report a medical emergency, such

as someone who is unconscious, gasping for air, not breathing, suffering an allergic

reaction, having chest pain, bleeding uncontrollably or is suffering any other

symptoms that require immediate

attention

Anytime an emergency

reponse is needed

by law enforcement, firefighters or

emergency medical

personnel

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n The location of the emergency, including the street addressn The phone number you are calling fromn The nature of the emergencyn Details about the emergency, such as a physical description of any person who may have committed a crime, a description of a fire that may be burning, a description of injuries someone suffered or a description of the symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical emergency

STAY CALM. Be prepared to follow any instructions the call-taker gives you. Many 911 centers can tell you exactly what to do to help in an emergency until emergency responders arrive, such as instructions to help someone who is choking, how to administer first aid or how to perform CPR.

DO NOT HANG UP UNTIL THE CALL-TAKER INSTRUCTS YOU TO.

When you call 911, be prepared to answer the call-taker’s questions,

which may include:

Almost without exception, you cannot access 911 help via text message, although

new technology and regulations are expected that could make it possible in

the future. In an emergency, dial 911 from a regular or wireless phone. The Federal

Communication Commission requires wireless service providers to transmit all 911 calls, regardless of whether the caller has a service contract or whether service has

been shut off for non-payment.

An estimated

240 million calls are made to 911 in the United States

each year.

Since most 911 dispatch centers are

accessible only by phone, deaf or speech-impaired people must use a teletypewriter (TTY)

text telephone device or have their messages relayed to a 911 call-taker by a friend, relative or third-party

relay service. The goal, however, is to use technology to upgrade dispatch

centers’ capabilities so they can communicate directly with deaf or hard-of-hearing callers, and others, via text message and

video relay.


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911

ALL ABOUT

THE SERVICE THAT

KEEPS US SAFE

The 911 emergency telephone number was introduced in 1968 as a universal way to reach emergency help. But because most people face emergency situations

only rarely, they lack firsthand experience with 911. As a result, many have unreasonable expectations about

what will happen when they call 911. ¶ Generally speaking, people are aware that they should call 911 in

an emergency, but they are less aware of the circum-stances in which they should not call 911. The result is that many calls to 911 do not involve true emergencies,

which creates a burden on the system.

WHEN SHOULD I NOT CALL 911?

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When it is not an

emergency

To report a power failure

To find out if someone has been

arrested or is in jail

To inquire about

general information or a phone

number

To find out why police or

an ambulace is at a neighbor’s

house or elsewhere

To report a flat tire or if you run out of gas

To report a sick or injured

pet

As a prank or

joke

768

DIAL 311

FOR CALLS THAT DON’T

NEED IMMEDIATE ASSITANCE

A different group of Metro dispatchers handles calls that don’t require immediate police assistance.

Each operator works off two computers. Like the 911 dispatchers’, one has hot buttons that

allow the operators to re-route calls to specific agencies, such as Henderson Police. The other computer is used to browse the Web or databases for information that might help a dispatcher direct calls. Many people call the line to

ask for government phone numbers, such as the number to Las Vegas Municipal Court, or just to ask questions, such

as how to register a gun or what to do if a passport is stolen. Police officers also use this line to look up shift

information, such as who their on-call supervisor is. It’s also not uncommon for 421A’s, the police code

for the mentally ill, to call the line in search of conversation. Most of the specialists don’t

mind spending a few minutes chat-ting, especially with regular

callers.

If you call 911 from a wireless phone, be sure to:

HOW SHOULD I TEACH MY CHILD ABOUT 911?

About 70 percent of 911

calls are placed from wireless

phones, and the percentage is

growing.

In North America, the

emergency number is 911. In many other countries,

such as Britain, Bangladesh, Ghana, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia,

Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Arab

Emirates, it’s 999. In many European countries, it

is 112.

Since most 911 dispatch centers are

accessible only by phone, deaf or speech-impaired people must use a teletypewriter (TTY)

text telephone device or have their messages relayed to a 911 call-taker by a friend, relative or third-party

relay service. The goal, however, is to use technology to upgrade dispatch

centers’ capabilities so they can communicate directly with deaf or hard-of-hearing callers, and others, via text message and

video relay.

Some dispatch

centers report that 15 percent to 20 percent

of incoming 911 calls are non-emergencies.

TELL THE DISPATCHER THE LOCATION OF THE EMERGENCY RIGHT AWAY.Provide the emergency operator with your wireless phone number so if the call gets disconnected, the emergency operator can call you back.If you don’t have a contract for service with a wireless service provider and your emergency call gets disconnected, you must call back because the operator does not have your telephone number and cannot contact you. While wireless phones can be an important public safety tool, they also pose challenges for emergency responders and wireless service providers. Since wireless phones are mobile, they are not associated with one fixed location or address.

While most children are familiar with dialing 911 in an emergency, many struggle to provide other important information. Teaching them the

following can help ensure that help gets to them if needed:

Their names, their parents’

names, their home

address and phone number

The names of their parents’

employers

How to hold the phone

properly so the

dispatcher can hear and understand

them

Not to be afraid to call 911 if there is

any doubt about whether

they should

Not to call parents at

work or anyone else

before calling 911, as that can waste

valuable time

SOURCE: 911.GOV, FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER ASSOCIATION


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PTSDMost people associate post-traumatic stress disor-

der with military veterans, police officers and firefight-ers. But studies show 911 specialists also are at risk.

A 2012 study by Northern Illinois University found that 3.5 percent of the dispatchers surveyed had symptoms severe enough to be diagnosed as PTSD.

Cliff Grady, a behavioral health therapist at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City, said PTSD in people who aren’t on the front lines isn’t a new phenomenon.

“They know they’re sending people into life-threatening situations,” Grady said. “Cops get to burn their adrenaline, but (telecommunicators) are always on edge, always on hold because they’re wait-ing on the outcome.”

A DIFFICULT JOB Telecommunicators say it’s difficult to separate

themselves from their calls when they go home at the end of their shift. The events that are the hard-est to get over, they say, are ones involving children.

One dispatcher said one of her most memorable calls involved a woman whose husband was abusing her while her young child cried in the background. The dispatcher said those calls make her feel hope-less because there often is little she can do to stop the situation as it unfolds.

Then there was the ambush of Metro officers Igor Soldo and Alyn Beck last June. It’s a tragedy that “still sticks,” many of the dispatchers said.

Although many of the dispatchers have never met the police officers they work with, it’s common for dispatchers to bond with the officers. Some of the dispatchers can identify individual officers by voice.

Metro provides call center employees counseling and grief services to help them cope with negative experiences they may encounter on the job.

HOW THEY COPETo handle the stress of the job, one dispatcher

likes to crochet at her desk. During a particularly difficult call, when a man screamed about his stolen car, the woman pulled out a pink ball of yarn and continued to work on a blanket she’d started a few weeks before.

“I’m just going to wait for him to calm down,” she said, her crochet needles clicking away.

Sometimes, the woman takes a walk to clear her mind after a hard call, as she did after a person on the other end of the line shot himself while she was on the phone.

For another telecommunicator, having a life out-side of work is the best way to cope with work stress. She said she makes it a point to hang out with friends at least once a week.

THE MOST

STRESSFUL CALLS

A national survey asked 911 dispatchers what types of calls were most difficult.

16.4%

The unexpected death of a child

12.9%

Suicidal callers 9.9%

The unexpected death of an adult

9.9%

Officer-involved shootings

Source: Northern Illinois University

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Plotting the presidential hopefuls on immigrationBY ANA LEY AND RIC ANDERSONSTAFFWRITERS

P residential candidate Hillary Clinton’s recent visit to Las Vegas was as much a

display of support for immigrant communities as a chance to challenge her competitors to talk about a deeply divisive issue that’s set to play a key role in next year’s election. ¶ Politicians are quick to say a legislative overhaul is needed to fix the country’s immigration system, but few have offered clear ideas to achieve one. Clinton got a head start on the debate, using her recent visit to Rancho High School to speak on the topic and rally support from the Latino community. But Clinton didn’t lay out a comprehensive reform plan.

KEY

Running for Republican nomination

MOST LENIENT

Running for Democratic nomination

Unannounced

JEB BUSHAssuming Bush announces his candidacy — and a recent fundraising trip to Nevada was another indication he will — the former Florida governor’s support of in-state tuition for immigrants, granting driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants and providing a pathway to permanent legal status will put him at odds with conservatives.

BERNIE SANDERSThe Vermont senator embraced Obama’s executive action and has been a supporter of the Dream Act. Although he has criticized efforts to expand guest worker programs, which provide citizenship opportunities, it was on grounds that corporations could use them as a source of cheap labor.

HILLARY CLINTONThe former New York senator, secretary of state and first lady says she supports a “full path to citizenship” for undocumented immigrants. She’s quick to note that no Republican candidate says the same. She has criticized Republican House members for failing to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill senators approved two years ago and has praised Obama’s executive actions granting deportation relief to millions, but said she would “go a step further” in using presidential legal authority to relax deportation rules and offer work permits to illegal immigrants. The Obama administration, however, already has faced criticism, the loudest coming from conservatives, that it overstepped its legal bounds. That has led to questions about whether Clinton’s campaign promises are achievable.

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Plotting the presidential hopefuls on immigration

SCOTT WALKERWhen he was a

Milwaukee County executive, Walker urged

the Senate to pass a bipartisan proposal that

included a pathway to citizenship. Now, as Wisconsin’s governor

and an all-but-declared candidate, he has

steered to the right and has acknowledged, “My view has changed.” He

calls for increased border security and has gone

so far as to suggest a reduction in legal

immigration if it would reduce unemployment

and increase wages.

CHRIS CHRISTIEThe Republican New Jersey governor called Clinton’s stance extreme and said she was pandering, but he hasn’t detailed his own position on immigration. He said he would address his position soon in “a detailed speech.”

MARCO RUBIOThe Florida senator co-authored a bipartisan plan for comprehensive immigration overhaul but backed off after conservatives attacked it. Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, now says border security should be tightened as leaders hash out a comprehensive overhaul of the immigration system.

CARLY FIORINAFiorina has called for more security on the border and said she would oppose any policy that would allow undocumented immigrants to remain in the United States, even if they must make amends such as paying fines and past-due taxes. She believes a broad overhaul of immigration policy is needed, and she accused Clinton of pandering in her stance.

TED CRUZCruz wants more Border Patrol agents, no pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and no in-state tuition for children of people in the United States illegally. Obama’s executive action? Cruz calls it amnesty. But in what would appear to be an acknowledgement that a hard stance could alienate Hispanic voters, as Mitt Romney learned in 2012, Cruz calls himself a proponent of legal immigration and says he supports an overhaul.

BEN CARSONCarson has been critical of Obama’s executive action, but he is in favor of expanding a program to allow illegal immigrants to register as guest workers, then pursue permanent legal status. He contends the reason several presidents have failed to secure the border is strictly politics — the fear of backlash at the polls from Hispanic voters.

MIKE HUCKABEEAlthough he’s among the most strident GOP candidates in calling for more security on the border, Huckabee also has said he supports a citizenship plan — but only for children of undocumented immigrants. In addition, he supported a policy in his home state of Arkansas to provide in-state college tuition to children of undocumented immigrants.

RAND PAULDespite chiding the GOP for not compromising on immigration, Paul opposed a reform initiative from his own party — an overhaul proposed by Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham — and is part of a chorus of Republicans who denounced Obama’s executive action as an overreach of power.

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BY J.D. MORRIS | STAFF WRITER

Nevada’s casino industry hasn’t been the main focus this year in the Legislature, but it is an important part of the action in Carson City. ¶ Casino executives have been a key voice in this session’s main debate: whether and how to boost education funding, specifically through

Gov. Brian Sandoval’s proposed expansion of the business license fee, which the Nevada Resort Association supports. ¶ Association Presi-dent Virginia Valentine said the gaming industry would pay about 58 percent of all business taxes collected by the state if Sandoval’s plan is approved, but association members have a vested interest in improving education and think Sandoval’s vision is the best way to get there. ¶ “These are our employees in the industry, and we have an interest in seeing that education is properly funded,” Valentine said. The Legisla-

ture also is considering other bills that could affect the casino industry. Here’s a look at five and where they stood as of press time.

GAMING TECHNOLOGY

Senate Bill 9 would

direct the Nevada

Gaming Commission

to encourage

gaming equipment

manufacturers to

design their products

with “innovative,

alternative and advanced

technology.” The bill

would allow for more skill

in casino games. In other

words, slot machines

could start playing more

like video games.

The bill passed the Senate

and the Assembly.

NIGHTCLUBS

Senate Bill 38 includes

several parts, the most

significant of which

would require some

nightclub employees to

register with state gam-

ing regulators, as is al-

ready required for many

employees who work on

the casino side of the

business. For example,

the bill would make some

nightclub workers go

through the same pro-

cess as blackjack dealers.

The idea is to prevent

problematic nightclub

employees who are fired

from being hired at other

establishments, Gaming

Control Board Chairman

A.G. Burnett said.

The bill passed the

Senate and the Assembly

Judiciary Committee.

SPORTS BETTING

Senate Bill 443 would

let business entities

— essentially, groups of

investors — place wagers

at sports books. Each

group would have to cre-

ate a wagering account

with the sports book and

provide a substantial

amount of documenta-

tion, including forma-

tion documents for the

business and proof that

everyone affiliated with

the group’s betting is at

least 21 years of age. The

group also would have to

keep records in Nevada

of all its bets.

The bill passed the Senate

and has been heard by

the Assembly Judiciary

Committee.

GAMING REGULATION

Assembly Bill 40 con-

cerns the Gaming Control

Board, one of two regula-

tory bodies for Nevada’s

casino industry. Like other

public entities, the Gam-

ing Control Board must

conduct meetings that are

open to the public. The

bill would exempt some of

those meetings, particu-

larly those that deal with

complaints about gaming

violations. Burnett said

the bill would simplify a

cumbersome process.

The bill also would

change the name of the

board from State Gaming

Control Board to Nevada

Gaming Control Board,

to align its name with the

Nevada Gaming Commis-

sion. The three-member

control board is a full-time

oversight body, while the

five-member commission

is a part-time group that

acts on recommendations

from the board.

The bill passed the

Assembly and the Senate

Judiciary Committee.

ONLINE GAMING

Assembly Bill 414 would

ensure that online gam-

ing agreements between

Nevada and other states

to share players are

limited to poker. Nevada

and Delaware share

online poker players per

an agreement between

the states’ governors.

But in New Jersey,

gamblers can play other

casino games online, too.

Although Nevada hasn’t

agreed to pool players

with New Jersey, the idea

has been tossed around.

Other states also could

decide to legalize online

gaming and include more

than just poker.

The bill passed the

Assembly.

SENATE BILL 9 SENATE BILL 38 SENATE BILL 443 ASSEMBLY BILL 40 ASSEMBLY BILL 414

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BY CONOR SHINESTAFF WRITER

In the view of many, Nevada’s pen-sion system for public employees

is in relatively good health, with a sound plan to pay off its $12.5 billion unfunded liability while still maintaining the ben-efits it currently provides.

But to others, that unfunded liability is a troubling sign of a system in danger that could see its debt balloon if its pre-dicted return on investment isn’t met.

The two viewpoints have framed a flurry of debate this year in the Leg-islature, where the new Republican leadership has invigorated discussions about how to reform Nevada’s retire-ment system.

More than half a dozen bills have been put forward, some calling for small tweaks to the existing system, others proposing a fundamental overhaul of public employee retirement. Some al-ready have died without getting much attention, while the most extensive re-forms remain stuck in a legislative com-mittee mired in unanswered questions and conflicting interpretations of actu-arial charts.

With less than a month before the ses-sion is scheduled to end, the opportunity for a major shakeup of Nevada’s pen-sion system is dwindling, although some changes remain likely.

HOW THE SYSTEM WORKSNevada’s Public Employees’ Retire -

ment System (PERS) was started in 1947 to provide dependable income to retired public employees and serve as a recruit-ment and retainment tool for govern-ment agencies.

The system covers both state and local government workers, including teach-ers. Each employer and employee con-tributes a total of 26 percent of the em-ployee’s salary to the fund each year. The cost is supposed to be split evenly, but many local governments have chosen to pay a larger share rather than give em-ployees raises.

Employees accrue a retirement ben-efit of 2.5 percent of their pay for each year of service in the system. They vest after five years and can retire at 65, while those with at least 10 years of service can retire at 62. Pensions cap out after 30 years of service, allowing employees to

Are public pensions too generous?Nevada Legislature weighing whether savings created by reform would outweigh costs

in Illinois and New Jersey. Nevada recently raised its contri-

bution rates to help close the gap and expects the pension system to be fully funded in 22 years if projections hold.

But critics contend Nevada’s predicted 8 percent annual return on investment for its pension fund is overly optimistic. Falling short of that mark would cause the unfunded liability to grow and could increase costs for employers and em-ployees, while leaving less money for other government functions. The fund has averaged a 9.8 percent return over the past 30 years but has encountered some significant setbacks, including a 16 percent loss in 2009 due to the reces-sion and stock market crash.

THE BILLSThe most sweeping changes to PERS

would come under Assembly Bill 190, sponsored by Republican Randy Kirner. The bill calls for Nevada employers to shift new hires to a hybrid plan similar to one now used in Utah that combines ele-ments of a traditional pension plan with a private retirement savings account similar to a 401(k). Kirner said the bill would reduce costs for employers and boost returns for retirees, while reducing taxpayer risk should the current pension fund fail to meet its 8 percent investment return goal.

But PERS officials and unions fiercely oppose the plan, saying it would reduce benefits for retirees and wouldn’t ad-dress the long-term unfunded pension liability.

The bill has been stuck in the Assembly Ways and Means committee since April, in part because instituting it would cost more than $800 million. The cost would come from the increasing contributions that would be needed to pay off the un-funded liability of the existing pension fund, PERS officials said.

A bill with a better shot at passing is Republican-sponsored Senate Bill 406, which proposes smaller changes to PERS that, added up, could save $1 billion for the pension system over the next decade.

The bill would change calculations to only consider up to $200,000 in annual pay for an employee’s pension benefits while lowering promised pension pay-ments for new hires. The bill, supported by several unions, also would prevent public employees convicted of felonies involving their job, such as embezzle-ment or bribery, from collecting pension benefits.

The bill passed unanimously out of the Senate and awaits action in the Assembly.

Average monthly benefit

$2,706($220 more than in 2010)

$4,788($647 more than in 2010)

Number of new retirees

3,254(+44% change from 2010)

360(+1% change from 2010)

Average years of service at

retirement

18.9(+3% from 2010)

22.3(-3% from 2010)

Average age at retirement

66(+5 years from 2010)

59(+4 years from 2010)

NEVADA PERS PAYMENTSFOR FISCAL YEAR 2014

HOW MANY PENSIONS ARE PROMISED?

REGULAREMPLOYEES

POLICE/FIRE EMPLOYEES

REGULAREMPLOYEES

POLICE/FIREDEPARTMENTS

AVERAGE PENSION PAYMENTSFOR FISCAL YEAR 2014

0 5K 10K 15K 20K 25K 30K 35K

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

STATE OF NEVADA

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLARK COUNTY

METRO POLICE

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

CITY OF LAS VEGAS

WASHOE COUNTY

CITY OF HENDERSON

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO

30,839

17,350

7,363

6,940

4,739

3,368

2,438

2,363

2,074

1,826

retire with 75 percent of their monthly compensation, based on their highest average salary over a 36-month period. Firefighters and police officers are al-lowed to retire after 20 years of service if they are 50 or older.

Members of PERS do not pay into the federal Social Security program and do not receive Social Security benefits when they retire.

CURRENT STATUSMuch of the concern over Nevada’s re-

tirement system comes from a $12.5 bil-lion unfunded liability. The state has only about 71 cents of every dollar it has prom-ised to current and retired employees.

That puts Nevada slightly below the national average, according to a 2013 study, but nowhere near the levels that have driven pension-reform discussions

Source: Nevada Public Employees’ Retirement System

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While cars become safer each year because of diligent crash testing and higher safety standards, the seat belt continues to be the gold standard for passenger safety. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of

being seriously injured or killed in a crash by up to 50 percent. While many people take seat belts for grant-ed — in 2013, 46 percent of people killed in Nevada motor vehicle crashes were not buckled up — wearing a seat belt consistently is a fundamental requirement for safe driving.

Inertia, or an object’s resistance to chang-ing speeds, can send someone hurling from a car during a crash. Inertia wants to keep a moving vehicle moving at the same speed, in the same direction, until something stops it. When you’re in a car, it may seem as though you and the vehicle are a single unit, but each object has its own inertia.

THE LAW OF INERTIA CONTRIBUTES TO THE FORCE OF A CRASH

WHILE SAFELY DRIVING, YOUR INERTIA IS THE SAME AS THE CAR’S

DURING A CRASH, YOUR INERTIA CONTINUES WHILE THE CAR’S INERTIA STOPS

While passengers in a car maintain their own inertia separate from the vehicle’s, they also assume the same speed as the car. That means, if the car comes to an abrupt stop, passengers still will be travel-ing at the same speed the car was, until something stops them, too.

If a car traveling 50 mph crashes into a brick wall, the force of the wall will bring the car to an immediate stop. But anything in the car will continue moving at 50 mph until it also meets enough resistance to slow down. If a rider is wearing a seat belt, it will be the force that slows him down first. If he isn’t, some-thing else would have to slow him down —often the airbag, dashboard or windshield.

1 2 3

Driver’s inertia

Vehicle’s inertia

Wear a seat belt properly —

over your shoulder and across your hips.

Seat belts are designed to evenly distrib-ute the impact of the crash across the two most powerful parts of the body, the shoul-ders and the hipbones. Wearing a seat belt improperly severely limits its effectiveness. Not wearing the shoulder strap can result in the upper body flying forward and hitting the dashboard. Wearing only the shoul-der strap can lead to strangulation, and

wearing the pelvic strap too high, above your hipbones, can cause

internal injuries.

During a crashDriving safely

FAILING TO WEAR A SEAT BELT CAN HURT OTHERS, TOO

Every passenger in a car must a wear seat belt or increase the risk of hurting not only themselves

but others, too. Riders can be thrown around within a vehicle and can collide with one another, causing serious injury. For instance, if a backseat passenger on the left side of the car isn’t wearing a seat belt, during a crash, the passenger could be thrown into

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Imagine the force of a car hitting a wall at 50 mph — that’s how hard your head would hit the windshield if you’re weren’t wearing a seat belt. When you’re buckled up, your inertia is absorbed by the car, not your windshield.

HOW MUCH INERTIA DOES YOUR

BODY HAVE?

Driver’s inertia

Vehicle’s inertia

During a crash

HOW DO SEAT BELTS WORK?

Seat belts are made of extremely dura-ble polyester webbing. There are approxi-mately 300 fibers woven into a single belt,

and each can hold up to 3 tons. They also have load limiters, which help minimize potential

seat belt injuries. In severe crashes, a passenger can be pushed by the seat belt hard enough to cause damage, so load limiters release some of the locking tension when enough force is applied to the belt. Load limiters can be as

simple as a fold sewn into the belt, with stiches designed to break under

force, or far more advanced.

Cars are designed to crumple during a crash to help

soften the impact of the collision. “Crumple zones” are located in the front and rear of a car, and they ab-

sorb a lot of force that could affect

passengers.

FAILING TO WEAR A SEAT BELT CAN HURT OTHERS, TOO

Every passenger in a car must a wear seat belt or increase the risk of hurting not only themselves

but others, too. Riders can be thrown around within a vehicle and can collide with one another, causing serious injury. For instance, if a backseat passenger on the left side of the car isn’t wearing a seat belt, during a crash, the passenger could be thrown into

the back of the driver’s seat. That could cause the driver’s seat belt to fail and could lead to

severe injury or death for both the driver and the passenger.

Sources: Zero Fatalities NV; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Note: Seat belts and airbags work together to help

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Many class-action lawsuits are pub-licized and seek people who may need representation. If you are a person who needs representation during a class-action lawsuit, you have to con-sult a lawyer before being considered a member of the class.

But class-action lawsuits some-times take time to develop, and the development of such lawsuits is very much part of our life at Peters and Associates. In fact, I personally have been affected by such a lawsuit: My name is James, I’m one of the attorneys at Peters and Associates, and this week’s Ask An Attorney is my own question and story.

When the pediatric cardiologist told me and my wife five years ago that our newborn daughter suffered from atrial septal defect, the last question on my mind was whom to blame. But it wasn’t long before we learned the drug my wife was prescribed for morning sickness during her first trimester, Zofran, likely was the culprit.

In 1991, the U.S. Food and Drug Administra-

tion approved Zofran to help cancer patients with nausea. It initially was prescribed to treat people who were vomiting as a side effect of chemo-therapy or who became nauseated after taking post-operative medi-cations to help with pain or other complications. Soon, Zofran was marketed to pregnant women suf-fering from morning sickness, but

the FDA never approved the drug for pregnant women. There have been thousands of birth defects caused by Zofran, including heart de-fects, cleft lips and cleft palates. In 2012, drug maker GlaxoSmithKline was ordered to pay $3 billion in criminal and civil penalties, making it the largest combined federal and state health care fraud recovery in a single global resolution in the history of the United States.

These types of injuries occur ev-ery day. It is up to us to stop more innocent children from being harmed and to help those who already have been harmed.

If you or a loved one believe your child’s birth defect may have been caused by the mother taking Zofran during the first trimester of pregnancy, feel free to reach out to me. My family has been affected too, and I’d be happy to talk over your options.

If you have a question you’d like to see answered by an attorney in a future issue, please write to [email protected].

Please note: The information in this column is intended for general purposes only and is not to be considered legal or professional advice of any kind. You should seek advice that is specific to your problem before taking or refraining from any action and should not rely on the information in this column.

Most of us have heard the lengthy side-effect disclosures on commer-cials for prescription drugs and see references to lawsuits over such

prescriptions. But many people who may have a case just don’t know where to start. ¶ Eventually, if enough people are similarly injured, lawsuits can result in a class-action, in which one or a few people represent a larger group of peo-ple known as “the class.” Class-action lawsuits most often are brought against companies in situations where the class of people affected are too numerous for each person to bring an action individually.

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U nexpectedly, Blackstone Group executive John Ceriale shares a time-hon-ored garment with famed

frat boy John Blutarsky from the movie “Animal House.”

Toga! Toga! Toga!“I wore a toga to work,” Ceriale said

May 7 during the 11th annual Vallen Dinner of Distinction, at which he was

honored as the UNLV William F. Harrah Col-lege of Hotel Adminis-tration’s Alumnus of the Year. “It’s hard to believe, but I started at Caesars Pal-ace wearing

a toga. I really liked it, too, which is the sad thing.”

The event was held at the Cosmo-politan, a befitting locale as Ceriale’s company just bought the high-rising resort. The event is named for resort industry giant and hotel college found-ing dean Jerry Vallen. On hand in one of his first public appearances on behalf of the hotel was Cosmopolitan CEO Bill McBeath, who was hotly pursued by Ceriale to run the 4 1/2-year-old resort and is among the Vallen Dinner’s past honorees.

The setting was glamorous, of course, but Ceriale remembered humbler mo-ments early in his career — in particu-lar, his first job at Caesars. He worked as a mail and information clerk, and the toga was his uniform. This was as he attended school at UNLV.

“I had moved out from Baltimore with a degree from Loyola College, and at that point, if you wanted to be in hospitality, this was the place you could come and work and go to college,” Ceriale said. “This was in the days when you had keys for hotel rooms, and messages were delivered in pneumatic tubes. … It was an amazing thing.”

But Ceriale, whose family was lower-middle class, from modest means, always had an overarching objective to run a resort. He recalls a trip his fam-ily took to Atlantic City when he as a 17-year-old junior in high school. As he walked along the boardwalk search-ing for a restroom, he ducked into the Traymore Hotel. He stopped at a door with “General Manager” painted across the glass.

“I came back upstairs to the board-walk, and I said to myself, ‘That’s what I want to do with my life, run a hotel like this,’ ” Ceriale recalled. “Corny, right? But that’s a fact.”

Ceriale fulfilled his general manager goal at age 30, working as GM of the Al-buquerque Marriott. He joined Black-stone at 46, as a consultant who works with presidents of resorts around the world.

He is well aware that the CEO of the company’s new asset on the Strip helped open Aria and CityCenter next

door and thus is competing with his own original vision.

“I think that Aria and CityCenter is an amazing development, and they did a really fantastic job there,” Ceriale said. “But on the flip side, the Cosmo-politan had an amazing opening against people being cynical, and against all odds — with a vertical building, a small footprint, being opened by a bank (Deutsche Bank, which eventually sold the hotel to Blackstone), without a large system in place, like a Wynn or an MGM would have — they positioned

this hotel to really find a customer who felt more comfortable in this envi-ronment than in, say, a Bellagio or an Aria or even a Wynn. I like all of those hotels, but me, personally, I feel more comfortable here.”

Ceriale, 63, talks of Blackstone’s passion for the Cosmopolitan, its plans for finishing the top four floors of the East Tower, building another bar in the lobby and “many, many capital projects we’re going to do to make this a better place.” But his chief objective, thus far, was landing McBeath.

As Ceriale says, “It was eight, nine months of me driving him crazy so he would take this job.”

Remarkably, though the two had known each other for several years, McBeath had no idea Ceriale was a UNLV grad until the two had dinner in New York.

“I knew him only as a Cornell guy (Ceriale is on that university’s School of Hotel Administration’s advisory board), and I was incredulous to learn this,” McBeath said. “It just shows that this is a small community.”

Ceriale remains very much a regular guy, joking that, “I own one suit, and I am in it.”

It’s just as well. We need not dig out the outfit he wore at Caesars.

Honoree recalls fondly his roots in hotel business

JOHN KATSILOMETES

John Ceriale, above, was honored at the Vallen Dinner of Distinction as Hospitality Industry Leader of the Year and UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration Alumnus of the Year. Below, Cosmopolitan CEO Bill McBeath speaks at the dinner. (COURTESY)

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28MAY 17- MAY 23


COMBATING SPORTS

INJURIES IN CHILDREN

Children tend to be more active than adults, especially when it comes to team sports. And active competition can mean higher risk. Because children still are growing, they’re

susceptible to many overuse injuries. “The most important thing to remember is that kids are not little adults,” said Dr. Jason Nielson, Adolescent Sports Medicine and Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon for Children’s Bone and Spine Surgery and Sunrise Children’s Hospital. “They don’t get the same injuries, and we can’t train them in the same ways.”

OVERUSE INJURIES VS. TRAUMA INJURIESFull-contact sports, such as football, can cause traumatic injuries, but the most common sports injuries among children are due to overuse. “Overuse injuries are very common in children because their bodies are still developing, they’re growing rapidly and they’re not yet as coordinated as adults are,” Nielson said. Paired with vigorous exercise routines and year-round sports schedules, it leaves children vulner-able to serious injury. “We see a lot of knee injuries, especially ACL tears, and it’s not from any kind of traumatic accident,” Niel-son said. “Usually, it’s coming from pivots, lost balance or just a bad misstep. They could have been running in a bubble and done the same thing.”

DOCTORS ARE SEEING MORE INJURIES

IN GIRLS“This is the day of the young female

athlete, and they need to be especially care-ful because they’re getting injured much more often and more seriously than their male coun-terparts,” Dr. Jason Nielson said. Girls are prone

to knee injuries, particularly ACL tears. Among the possibe reasons: hormonal fluctuations caused by menstruation, wider hips, a different width of the notch in the knee, a different width of the ACL, and balance issues. “We don’t exactly know the

main reason young women are presenting these injuries in such high numbers, but

it’s a very active area of research and study right now,” Nielson said.

PREVENTION TIPSUnderstanding the changing

physiology of a child can be helpful when trying to

prevent injuries. Children in particular need:

Plenty of time to rest and recuperate,

both immediately after exercise and

over time.

Slow acclimation back to full activity (i.e. conditioning during the summer before jumping back into a sport).

“After long periods of inactivity, kids really need

to condition their bodies to exercise because their joints

and growth plates aren’t prepared,” Nielson said.

Proper stretching. “As kids grow,

they intrinsically tighten up, and that tightening can pull unevenly on joints

and growth plates,” Nielson said.

Endurance. “Working on endurance

is important so that the child doesn’t get

fatigued easily,” Nielson said. “Lots of injuries happen at the end of the game when the child is fatigued.”

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Most sports injuries in children are

caused by overuse.

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SUNRISE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Rest if there’s pain. “Pain says when it’s time to

stop,” Nielson said. “Children should never be pushed past that point.”

DOCTORS ARE SEEING MORE INJURIES

IN GIRLS“This is the day of the young female

athlete, and they need to be especially care-ful because they’re getting injured much more often and more seriously than their male coun-terparts,” Dr. Jason Nielson said. Girls are prone

to knee injuries, particularly ACL tears. Among the possibe reasons: hormonal fluctuations caused by menstruation, wider hips, a different width of the notch in the knee, a different width of the ACL, and balance issues. “We don’t exactly know the

main reason young women are presenting these injuries in such high numbers, but

it’s a very active area of research and study right now,” Nielson said.

THE VULNERABILITY

OF GROWTH PLATES“The large majority of injuries I see are

related to open growth plates in the joint,” Nielson said. In joints, a band of cartilage sits

at the end of each long bone. The cartilage allows the long bones to grow by giving them a flexible

anchor in the joint. All children start with open growth plates, and as they mature, the cartilage begins to

solidify into bone. This happens to most major growth plates — knees, hips, wrists and others — when a girl is 14 years old and a boy is 15 years old, on average. The last growth plate to fill in is at the clavicle; that typi-cally takes place at about 21 years old. “Open growth

plates often cause injury in children because their joints aren’t as strong as adult joints and are more easily fractured. Kids are also far more

prone to broken bones pre-puberty,” Nielson said.

Strengthening. “We often think that kids shouldn’t work on strengthening, but that’s absolutely not true,” Nielson said.

“That’s not to say they should be lifting weights or trying to

bulk up, but they should work on strengthening their muscles and

increasing endurance.”

5 6

TREATMENTCertain injuries may be treated differently depending on how

far along a child or teen is in his orthopedic development — in

other words, how developed their growth plates are. “If a 15-year-

old boy comes in with a fractured wrist where the growth plate is

greatly displaced, we’ll have to re-set it perfectly, otherwise he could

potentially have a deformity for the rest of his life, because the

cartilage is about to become bone when the injury oc-curred. A 5-year-old with

a similar injury may not need special treatment

at all, because the growth plate is still so open and ready for all

new bone to grow. It could heal perfectly

on its own with time,” Nielson said.

Most sports injuries in children are

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MAY 17- MAY 23

BY MJ STEVENS | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY

If you have kids, you have kids’ art: pages of scribbles, paintings, cutouts and coloring book sheets filled to varying degrees. ¶ If you’re like many parents, you have a hard time ditching your little ones’ “masterpieces.” ¶ But homes quickly can become overrun with children’s projects. ¶

What to do? There are lots of simple ways to cut down the clutter without filling your trash can — or offending your budding Picasso.

n Hang a clothesline and use clothespins to hang drawings and paintings. n Buy a three-ring binder and plastic sleeves to protect, organize and store art.

n Pick one wall in your home and cover it from top to bottom with kids’ art.n Place several works under a glass-top table. n Hang art on the insides of doors or kitchen cabinets.

ART WITH A PURPOSEThere are dozens of companies

that turn kids’ art into amazing creations.

For $69, Budsies will transform your child’s character drawing into a 16-inch stuffed animal.

Zazzle lets you adorn hundreds of products with scanned copies of your child’s artwork — mugs, T-shirts, stickers, ties, bags, wallets, cellphone cases, postcards, playing cards, clocks and more.

Jewelry company Formia Design transforms children’s drawings into necklaces, charms and keychains. For a few hundred dollars, turn a child-drawn family portrait into a ring or a silly caricature into a money clip.

MAKE A BOOKScan your children’s art projects

and save digital copies. Every year, make a book of them for each child, including his or her name, age, grade level, school and picture.

Dozens of websites offer great deals on custom photo books. Many can even be created from a cellphone.

DECORATE A CANDLEHOLDER

Buy a clear, glass votive candle-holder. Cut your child’s art to the height and width of the candle holder, wrap the outside of the glass in the art, then secure it with clear packing tape. When you light a candle, it will flicker and reflect the colors from the art.

MAKE PLACEMATS OR MAGNETS

Laminate art to create fun placemats. You can buy a lami-nating machine at most big-box, craft or hardware stores. They typically cost as little as $20, al-though some fancier models can run upward of $50.

Laminate smaller pieces of art, or cutouts from a larger project, and glue to magnets for an easy way to spice up your fridge.

REPURPOSE INTO GIFT WRAP

Tape art together to make homemade wrapping paper. It’s a great way to personalize gifts, be it for your children’s friends or grandparents.

Fold artwork to create a unique greeting card, or trim it to make personalized gift tags.

For a more sophisticated look, wrap a gift in colored paper, then instead of ribbon or a bow, embel-lish it with a single cutout from an art project.

DIY COASTERSBuy plain white or colored bath-

room tiles at a hardware store. Cut squares of your child’s art that are just slightly smaller than each tile. Round the edges for a more professional look that won’t peel or curl.

Using a foam brush, coat the front of the tile with a thin layer of Mod Podge, then center and press the art on the tile. Let it dry for 20 minutes. Coat the top with a thin layer of Mod Podge, brushing horizontally, then vertically. Let it dry for another 20 minutes. Lightly coat the tile once more, then let it dry again.

Use hot glue to affix a square of felt to the underside of the tile to prevent scratches. Spray the top of the dry tile with a single thin layer of clear spray sealant, and voila, you have a homemade moisture-proof coaster.

CREATE NEW ARTBuy a plain white canvas, then cut

small pieces from a single art proj-ect or multiple works. Arrange the pieces on the canvas in a random pattern or in a design — flowers, balloons or whatever strikes your fancy. Glue or affix the pieces on the canvas with Mod Podge to create a new piece of art. Coat with Mod Podge to seal.

You also can use art to decoup-age storage boxes (to stash away more art!), tabletops, desk supply caddies or countless other items.

WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THE KIDS’ ART

IDEAS TO DISPLAY THE ART YOU DO WANT TO KEEP:

CAPTURE IT ON FILMHave your child pose with his

or her latest piece, then snap a picture. Save the photograph and recycle, repurpose or give away the art. Added bonus, if your camera has a date setting, you’ll know ex-actly when, and at what age, your child created the masterpiece.

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SPORTS

THE SUNDAY

34MAY 17- MAY 23

BY CASE KEEFER | STAFF WRITER

Four of the eight men’s division championships in the UFC will be at risk over the next six weeks locally, starting with

two of the historic glamour classes Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. ¶ Daniel Cormier and Anthony

Johnson will battle in the main event of UFC 187 for the light heavyweight belt stripped from Jon Jones after a felony

hit-and-run arrest last month. Middleweight champion Chris Weidman will defend his title against Vitor Belfort in the

co-feature. ¶ On July 11, Jose Aldo and Conor McGregor will square off for the featherweight belt, along with Robbie

Lawler and Rory MacDonald, who will meet in a middleweight championship bout at UFC 189. ¶ Both events have the

potential to go down among the biggest in the history of Las Vegas, no small task considering the hometown company

has promoted 91 cards here since 2001. ¶ These are the events UFC 187 and UFC 189 must measure up against.

Brock Lesnar mashes his thumb into Frank Mir’s throat during a heavyweight title fight at UFC 100 in 2009. Lesnar won via stoppage in the second round. (SUNDAY FILE)

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UFC 116: LESNAR VS. CARWINJULY 3, 2010 | MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA

In terms of action, the card headlined by Brock Lesnar’s fi nal UFC victory stands as the greatest Las Vegas has ever

seen. Not only did Lesnar complete one of the greatest comebacks ever by surviving a Shane

Carwin onslaught in the fi rst round to get a knockout in second, there was hardly

a dull moment in the evening’s other 10 bouts. UFC President Dana White

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The latest event to captivate enough interest to sell more than 1 million pay-per-views featured the promotion’s biggest star — and she wasn’t even the headliner. Women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey defeated Miesha Tate with a third-round arm bar in the co-main event. That set the stage for Chris Weidman to beat Anderson Silva, then considered the greatest fi ghter of all time, for the second time in fi ve months. Silva shattered his leg when Weidman checked one of his leg kicks, producing a collective shriek from the record crowd of 14,574 fans.

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Widely regarded at the time as the most anticipated rematch in history , it was no wonder the UFC decided to launch its now annual International Fight Week around the rivalry between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. Silva dispatched Sonnen with relative ease, via second-round TKO, in front of 13,600 fans and helped bring in a mixed martial arts record $6.9 million gate. A second title fi ght grudge match — Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber for the bantamweight title — was scrapped due to injury, but former champions Forrest Griffi n and Tito Ortiz fi nished their octagon careers in the co-main event. Griffi n edged Ortiz via unanimous decision.

The UFC celebrated its centennial milestone in

grandiose fashion with arguably the two biggest draws in the history of the promotion capping off a week of events with title fi ghts. Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar punched Frank Mir into oblivion, winning via second-round TKO, after blossoming superstar welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre didn’t allow Thiago Alves as much as a round in a unanimous-decision victory. The event sold a reported 1.6 million pay-per-views, which stands as the most in company history.

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There’s nothing bigger than putting both a heavyweight and a light heavyweight title fi ght on the same card. During Ultimate 2008, Rashad Evans and Frank Mir became new champions, dethroning Forrest Griffi n and Minotauro Nogueira, respectively. Former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson also knocked out Wanderlei Silva on the main card, giving the event the star power it needed to cross the 1 million pay-per-view threshold. Mir’s belt was only temporary , but it set up what stands as the most successful night in UFC history.

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Before UFC 52, the UFC had staged 13 events in the Fighting Capital of the World over four years, but virtually all of them lost money. It wasn’t until Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture stepped into the octagon after coaching stint s on the fi rst season of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show that the promotion started to live up to its potential . Fans created a then-record $2.57 million gate to watch Liddell knock out Couture and avenge a loss from two years earlier.

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Chuck Liddell’s most ballyhooed defense of the light heavyweight title he took from Randy Couture came a year and a half later against rival Tito Ortiz. The grudge match that saw Liddell knock out Ortiz in the third round became the fi rst UFC event to envelop the sports world. It also was the fi rst mixed martial arts card, and one of only an estimated seven in UFC history to sell more than 1 million pay-per-views. The gate of $5.4 million stands as the fourth-largest in state history for the sport.

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Supercharged drawingsDate: SaturdaysTime: 8 p.m.Information: Earn drawing entries daily to win cash, a 2015 Mini Cooper or a 2015 Tahoe boat. Ten winners each week. Earn double entries on Sundays.

$5K Makin’ MoneyDate: ThursdaysInformation: Earn 300 points to play a kiosk game. Win up to $5,000, free play, dining credits and more.

$1,250 Humpday Hot Seat table games drawingsDate: WednesdaysTime: 5-10 p.m.Information: Eleven people will win $100 in chips. Players can win mul-tiple times per day but only once per hour and must be present to win. A second-chance drawing will begin at 10:15 p.m. The winner will receive $250 in chips.

$10,000 Reel & Win slot tournamentsDate: FridaysTime: Noon-5 p.m.Information: Loyalty card holders will receive one free entry, redeemable at kiosks. Earn additional entries for every 100 points by 4 p.m. First place wins $1,000.

Senior MondaysTime: Drawings at 2, 4 and 6 p.m.Information: Players 50 and older receive dining discounts. Random names will be drawn for a chance to win cash and free play.

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Win Derek’s HellcatDate: Through Aug. 29Information: Earn tickets for monthly

drawings that culminate with a chance to win a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

STATION CASINOS

Month of HonorDate: MayLocations: All Station properties, Fi-esta Henderson and Fiesta RanchoInformation: Special purchases and gaming promotions will raise money for Las Vegas military personnel and families served by Veterans Village. All Station-owned restaurants and some tenant eateries will offer a “round-up” option on meals so diners can donate. Budweiser will donate up to $15,000 through Station bars that sell Bud-weiser bottles. The spas at Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch Resort will donate 5 percent of all sales of 50-minute hot stone massages. Also, a percentage of the proceeds from themed gift card sales will go to the initiative. A portion of the proceeds from poker, blackjack, sports book bets, slot machines and bingo will be donated, and guests may donate their winnings at any kiosk.

MyGeneration WednesdaysDate: Ongoing Locations: All Station properties, Fi-esta Henderson and Fiesta RanchoInformation: For loyalty card hold-ers age 50 and older. 10x points on slots and 6x points on video poker; discounts on dining, movies and bowl-ing; slot tournaments from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., with a top prize of $1,000. First entry is free; receive up to four addi-tional entries by earning 50 additional base points for each.

$2 million American Pride giveawayDate: Fridays, Saturdays and SundaysLocations: All Station properties, Fi-esta Henderson and Fiesta RanchoInformation: Win cash, slot play, points, dining credits and more by playing a kiosk game.

Great American Moments cash drawingDate: May 31Time: 6:15 p.m.Locations: All Station properties, Fi-esta Henderson and Fiesta RanchoInformation: Win up to $10,000. Earn 5x drawing entries on Wednesdays.

$250,000 Spring scratch card giveawayDate: Fridays, Saturdays and SundaysLocations: Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta RanchoInformation: Check your mail or earn 300 base points to receive a scratch card. Loyalty card members who receive a scratch card in the mail

will not be eligible to earn additional scratch cards. Card must remain unscratched until the designated time and place.

SOUTH POINT

50+ weekly slot tournamentDate: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Information: Open to Club Card mem-bers age 50 and older. First entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; col-lect a second by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. Top prize is $1,500; the total prize pool is $5,200.

Live money Spring Fling handicapping contestDate: Select Fridays through JuneInformation: A $150 buy-in allows players to wager on five horse races in win, place and exacta formats. The contest features a $100 bankroll and a $20 minimum bet per race. Bettors can win cash prizes or one paid seat to the Breeders’ Cup Betting Chal-lenge qualifier, worth $1,500.

Memorial Day point multipliersDate: May 25Information: Earn 10x points on penny slots, 5x points on other slots and 2x points on video poker.

PLAZA

10x pointsDate: Tuesdays and Fridays Information: Earn 10x points on reel slots.

50-plus slot tournamentDate: WednesdaysTime: 10 a.m.Information: Best combined score from two sessions wins $1,000.

$200,000 Super BingoDate: June 7-9Information: Registration starts at $150.

PALMS

$50,000 May Money Madness drawingsDate: Fridays through May 29Time: 7 p.m.Information: Earn drawing tickets from slot play. Earn 2x entries from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and 5x entries from 8 p.m. to midnight. Ten winners will be selected, with a top prize of $3,000. Activate at least 10 drawing tickets to receive $10 in slot play the following Saturday.

Play for prizes — Garden FreshDate: May 18-22 and 25-29Information: Earn gift cards for Fresh & Easy and McDonald’s.

Gift days

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will not be eligible to earn additional scratch cards. Card must remain unscratched until the designated time and place.

SOUTH POINT

50+ weekly slot tournamentDate: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Information: Open to Club Card mem-bers age 50 and older. First entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; col-lect a second by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. Top prize is $1,500; the total prize pool is $5,200.

Live money Spring Fling handicapping contestDate: Select Fridays through JuneInformation: A $150 buy-in allows players to wager on five horse races in win, place and exacta formats. The contest features a $100 bankroll and a $20 minimum bet per race. Bettors can win cash prizes or one paid seat to the Breeders’ Cup Betting Chal-lenge qualifier, worth $1,500.

Memorial Day point multipliersDate: May 25Information: Earn 10x points on penny slots, 5x points on other slots and 2x points on video poker.

PLAZA

10x pointsDate: Tuesdays and Fridays Information: Earn 10x points on reel slots.

50-plus slot tournamentDate: WednesdaysTime: 10 a.m.Information: Best combined score from two sessions wins $1,000.

$200,000 Super BingoDate: June 7-9Information: Registration starts at $150.

PALMS

$50,000 May Money Madness drawingsDate: Fridays through May 29Time: 7 p.m.Information: Earn drawing tickets from slot play. Earn 2x entries from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and 5x entries from 8 p.m. to midnight. Ten winners will be selected, with a top prize of $3,000. Activate at least 10 drawing tickets to receive $10 in slot play the following Saturday.

Play for prizes — Garden FreshDate: May 18-22 and 25-29Information: Earn gift cards for Fresh & Easy and McDonald’s.

Gift days

Date: May 17 and 24Time: Midnight-6:59 p.m.Information: Earn 100 base points on video slots or 500 base points on video poker and receive a reaching tool or beach towel.

DOWNTOWN GRAND

Grand ThursdaysDate: ThursdaysInformation: Loyalty card members 50 and older receive point multipli-ers, dining and gaming discounts, and entry into slot tournaments.

$250,000 Big Wheels of CashDate: Fridays and SaturdaysInformation: Win up to $250,000. Three drawing winners will be picked at 8 p.m.; three hot seat winners will be picked from 9 to 11 p.m. Earn 5x drawing tickets on Mondays and Wednesdays.

STRATOSPHERE

Camaro Point ChallengeDate: Through July 15Information: The top three loyalty card users who collect Camaro points will win cash. The top 50 winners will earn entry into a slot tournament.

Camaro slot tournamentDate: Aug. 13-15Information: The top 20 point earners can play for a share of $25,000 in prizes. The grand prize is a Camaro signed by NASCAR’s Earnhardt family.

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.

WESTGATE

Rockin’ 777 slot tournamentDate: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysTime: 4-8 p.m. Information: Free for loyalty club members. The top five winners will receive $100 in free slot play.

RAMPART CASINO

50-plus partyDate: TuesdaysInformation: Loyalty card players 50 and older can earn $100 in free slot play on all video reel machine jackpots over $1,200, a complimentary kiosk swipe for earning 50 points, a second kiosk swipe for earning 500 points, a bingo coupon for a free small elec-tronic unit rainbow pack (minimum buy-in 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 additional round. The best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners select-ed 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 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.Information: Ten winners will be chosen at each drawing. The progres-sive jackpot increases every month it doesn’t hit.

$6,500 Galleons of Gold mid-month drawingDate: Second Wednesday of the monthInformation: Players who earn 2,000 base points during the previous calen-dar month can participate in the fol-lowing month’s drawing. Ten winners will be chosen.

ALIANTE

Point multipliersDate: WednesdaysInformation: Earn 5x points on video poker and 10x points on all reels.

Route 66 Road TripDate: DailyInformation: Play a kiosk game in which players “travel” from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif. Win free play, din-ing credits and more. Collect letters to spell “Route 66” to win $6,600. One free spin at the prize wheel per day.

$65,000 Route 66 drawingsDate: SaturdaysTime: 7:15 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.Information: At 7:15 p.m., 20 names will be drawn for a top prize of $1,000 in slot play. At 9:15 p.m., the drawing will be a Route 66 Road Trip Race, with winners receiving a share of $3,000 in slot play and a chance to win $2,600.

50-plus kiosk gameDate: Mondays in MayInformation: For players 50 and older; must have a loyalty card. Earn 50 slot points and spin the wheel to win up to $500 in slot play and more.

Bonus daysDate: May 25Information: Earn 6x points on video poker and 12x on all reels.

12-pack Pespi giveawayDate: May 21Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Information: Earn 250 points to re-ceive a 12-pack of Pepsi. Swipe your loyalty card at a kiosk for a voucher.

CLUB FORTUNE

Top of the Hill slot tournament

Date: Tuesdays and WednesdaysTime: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Win cash prizes.

JOKERS WILD

Point multipliersDate: WednesdaysInformation: Earn 11x points on reels and 7x points on video poker.

Rollin’ For DoughDate: FridaysTime: Drawings from 1 to 9 p.m.Information: Earn drawing tickets for a chance to roll the dice and win 10x the roll. Two players will be chosen every hour.

Earn a food voucherDate: MondaysInformation: Earn 300 base points for an $8 food voucher.

$2,000 Hot Cash hot seatDate: SundaysTime: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Information: Must have a loyalty card. One player will win $50 each hour.

EL CORTEZ

Saturday Point Fever – The 1 million point giveawayDate: SaturdaysInformation: Ten loyalty card mem-bers will be selected randomly for a chance to win 100,000 points. Receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week.

Weekly High Noon “Wheel and Deal” drawingDate: SaturdaysTime: NoonInformation: Collect drawing entries by receiving qualifying hands on blackjack, roulette and baccarat. Win $100 to $500 in chips.

Free White CastleDate: May 25Time: Noon-6 p.m.Information: Free White Castle cheeseburgers will be served to cel-ebrate Memorial Day.

GOLDEN NUGGET

New player rewardsDate: OngoingInformation: Sign up for a players card and spin to win up to $1,000 in free play.

BINION’S

Mother Lode swipe and winDate: OngoingInformation: Club members can win up to $2,500 daily. Earn points for chances to swipe the prize machine, with a maximum of three swipes daily.

Earn five points for a chance to win $50, 40 points for a chance to win $100 and 300 points for a chance to win $2,500.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S

(BOULDER, DECATUR LOCATIONS)

Cash or carryover giveaway Date: Through June 5; drawings Wednesday through Friday, beginning May 20Time: Drawings at 8:15 p.m.Information: Earn one drawing ticket for every 500 base points. Total of $9,000 in prizes each week. Prize amount increases each day.

HOOTERS

5x pointsDate: Fridays, Saturdays and SundaysInformation: Club members earn 5x points on select slot machines.

JERRY’S NUGGET

Up to 5x pointsDate: Fridays and SaturdaysTime: 4 a.m.-11:59 p.m.Information: Rewards members who swipe their cards at a kiosk receive 3x points, 4x points or 5x points on slot and video poker games.

VENETIAN AND PALAZZO

Progressive poker variantDate: OngoingInformation: Caribbean stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’em and three-card poker players can make optional $5 side bets for a chance to win a progressive jackpot.

TREASURE ISLAND

New player rewardsDate: OngoingInformation: Sign up for a players card and earn rewards starting at 50 points. New members who earn 100 points can win $20 to $100 in slot play. Continue playing to earn a slot card keeper, T-shirt, more slot play, a meal for two at the buffet, Gilley’s or Phil’s Italian Steakhouse, tickets to “Mystere” or a complimentary room. All points earned in the first seven days from initial sign up are counted.

SILVER SEVENS

Nifty 50 slot tournamentDate: WednesdaysTime: 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.Information: First prize is $1,000. Earn entries with play.

Point multipliersDate: Thursdays and SaturdaysInformation: On Thursdays, earn 3x points on video poker and 7x points on reels. On Saturdays, earn 4x points on video poker and 10x points on reels.

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What can happen when Clark County schools are properly funded

I t’s too easy to beat up the Clark County School District because of its poor academic standing nationally. Statistical metrics are

cold and brutal, and they can become easily cited sound bites, usually without context, for those heaving criticism at our students, teachers and administrators.

What statistics and rankings don’t always show are the enormity of the challenges the school district faces and its ongoing struggles to raise student achievement. And because of that constant drumbeat of negativism, it’s too easy to overlook the many success stories that emanate from our schools. They deserve to be told and celebrated.

Here are a few recent examples:

BEST IN NEVADA AND GOLD IN THE NATION

If you’re going to put weight on rank-ings that show dismal results, then let’s embrace rankings that show how we shine. Spotlight, please, on Advanced Technologies Academy, or as it’s more commonly known, A-Tech.

For the third consecutive year, the

racially mixed school has received a national gold medal from U.S. News & World Report, publisher of national rank-ings of public and private schools. A-Tech was named Nevada’s best high school, with 63 percent of its students taking Advanced Placement courses, 99 percent demonstrating proficiency in reading and 98 percent proficient in math.

HEADED FOR MITEric Lujan has accomplished amazing

things in high school. He’s a National Merit Finalist, a National Hispanic Recognition Scholar and, with a 4.8 GPA, valedictorian at Coronado High School. The over-the-top grade-point average is due to his having excelled in 11 Advanced Placement courses in science, math, social studies, English, Spanish and com-puter science, which he parlayed into ac-ceptance at the esteemed Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he will major in engineering and physics.

ROBOTS ON A MISSIONThe High Rollers robotics team at

Cimarron-Memorial High School took

second place in the Robotic World Championship last month in St. Louis, Mo., which attracted a field of more than 600 teams from 23 countries. Cimar-ron’s program, which immerses its 80 members in engineering design, math and science, was launched in 2001.

Next up: a trip to China for more global competition. The challenge: Rais-ing $20,000 through gofundme.com to fund the trip.

A WORLD VIEWSix county schools — most recently,

Palo Verde High School — have been named International Baccalaureate World Schools by the International Bac-calaureate Organization, which promotes curriculum that stresses critical thinking skills on a global basis while embracing thoughtful inquiry and reflection. The other schools so honored are Kit Carson and Sandy Searles Miller elementary schools, Roy Martin Middle School, and Valley and Green Valley high schools.

WHEN MAGNETS ATTRACTClark County’s 25 magnet schools,

where curriculum is focused on special-ties such as engineering, law and the arts, have won wheelbarrows of awards and distinction.

The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts might as well be an internship at a pro-fessional theater for the talent it devel-ops — actors, set designers, costumers, lighting experts and other technicians.

Learning is an adventure at Mabel Hog-gard Elementary, where textbooks are set aside in favor of hands-on learning tools. Students make hot-air balloons to experi-ment with air density and learn mechan-ics by building machines with Legos.

At Rancho High, students can earn college credit through the distinguished Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

WHAT’S OUR POINT?Clark County is blessed with smart

children, effective teachers and savvy administrators. We pull the best out of them when we invest in resources to tap their skills. Properly equipped schools are getting good results. But when we shortchange our schools, we shortchange our children and sabotage success.

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SUNDAY, MAY 17

Thundering taiko drum show: In celebration of Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko will perform the ancient Japanese art of taiko drumming. 2 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

Origami for beginners: Learn about the ancient Japanese art of paper folding and make a crane and a gift box. Adult and teen beginners welcome. Event is limited to the first 15 people. 4 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

French Connection: “Lido de Paris” and “Folies Bergere” in Las Vegas: The exhibit at UNLV celebrates two of our city’s first French revues. 2-4 p.m., free, UNLV Lied Library, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, library.unlv.edu/french-connection-rsvp. *Also: Exhibit runs through Octo-ber.

Vinyassa yoga flow: Connect breath and movement while building strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. 3-4 p.m., $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.

Opportunity Village’s 60th Birthday: The Magical Forest transforms into a “Wizard of Oz”-inspired wonderland with attractions, children’s games and live entertainment. There also will be a Hofbrauhaus beer garden, live DJ and band. 5:30-9 p.m., $10, children 12 and under free, Oppor-tunity Village Oakey Campus, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., wizardofov.com.

Food Revolution Day dinner: Five local chefs will prepare a three-course dinner and teach guests about preparing healthy food. All proceeds benefit Create A Change Now. 6:15-9 p.m., $75, 616 E. Carson Ave., Suite 120, vegena-tionlv.com.

Las Vegas Elks Helldorado Days: The 2015 Helldorado Rodeo pays tribute to the spirit and persever-ance of the Wild West with a carnival, parade, music and more. Times and prices vary, Symphony Park, 495 S. Main St., elkshelldo-rado.com.

MONDAY, MAY 18

Farm table dinner: Executive

chef Brett Uniss will prepare grilled

corn, pickled eggs, vegetable salad,

BBQ pork shoulder, picnic sides,

star berry rhubarb pie and lemon

meringue bars. 6:30 p.m., $45 per

person, Honey Salt, 1031 S. Ram-

part Blvd., 702-445-6100.

TUESDAY, MAY 19

“Princess of the Desert Inn: Suzanne Dalitz”: The daughter of

Las Vegas Mob figure Moe Dalitz

will share stories about growing up

with her father. 7 p.m., $30, Mob

Museum, 300 Stewart Ave.,

themobmuseum.org.

Sammy’s Social Club: Sammy’s

Restaurant & Bar will host a

four-course wine-pairing dinner

featuring a selection of blends. 7

p.m., $55, Sammy’s Restaurant &

Bar, 1501 N. Green Valley Parkway,

702-567-4000.

Photo Lecture: Japanese-Ameri-can Internment of WWII: Using

Dorothea Lange photos that were

impounded by the U.S. government

for being too sympathetic to the

Japanese and images from a man

who was imprisoned as a boy, this

slide show illustrates conditions in

a Japanese-American internment

camp. 7 p.m., free, Clark County

Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road,

lvccld.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

Stress Management for the Caregiver: Learn how to identify the symptoms of stress and what steps can be taken for immediate relief . Gather information about local and online resources avail-able. 2 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, lvccld.org.

Construction permitting open house: Do you need a permit for a room addition, patio cover installa-tion or new water heater? This open house will provide informa-tion and answers to your questions. 6-8 p.m., free, Development Services Center, 333. N. Rancho Drive.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Veterans job fair: Servicemen and women can learn about job opportunities and receive help transitioning into the civilian workforce. Veterans only, 9-11 a.m.; general public, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free, East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-6315.

National High Blood Pressure Education Month: Have your blood pressure taken by medical assisting students. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., free, Carrington College, 5740 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 140, carrington.edu.

El Segundo Sol and Herradura Tequila pairing dinner: This dinner showcases Herradura’s “sip-grade” tequilas and a five-course dinner menu. 6:30-8:30 p.m., $50, El Segundo Sol at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-258-1211.

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Cowboy Spring Break: The Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series stops in Las Vegas, featuring the Last Cowboy Stand-ing competition, concerts, parties and more. Times vary, $50-$99, MGM Resorts Village, 3901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, cowboyspring-break.com.

“Hansel and Gretel”: Sin City Opera ends its season with Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” 7 p.m., $10-$15, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Boys watch the Helldorado Parade in May 1959. (COURTESY FRANK VALERI)

GRAPE BURST

CONTENT CREATED AND PRESENTED BY SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 oz Skyy Infusion Moscato Grape vodka

1 oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur

1 oz fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz simple syrup

1/2 oz pasteurized egg white (optional, for a frothy texture and look)

Almost as familiar but far more exciting, this cocktail is an upgrade from a chilled glass of moscato. Sweet, and crisp, the Grape Burst is ideal for sipping during a leisurely lunch or on a warm spring evening.

Combine all of the ingre-dients in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Cover and shake thoroughly. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Gar-nish with white grapes on a skewer and sprinkle with zested lime peel.

METHOD

Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern

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*Also: 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sun-day.

Safe Summer Nights: Join Las Vegas representatives, local non-profits and neighbors for music, children’s games, face painting and refreshments. Participants can learn about community resources, including summer activities for children, health services, community safety, money management, adult education and more. 5-7 p.m., free, J.T. McWilliams Elementary School, 1315 Hiawatha Road, 702-229-5406.

Knockout Night at the D: Richard Commey and Bahodir Mammad-jonov face off. $26-$59, 7:30 p.m., Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St., dlvec.com.

“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”: A 90-minute musical about a day in the life of Peanuts charac-ter Charlie Brown. 8 p.m., $12, Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-267-4849. *Also: Saturday.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Botanicals and Beyond: Discover simple ecological design techniques that can make a garden water-effi-cient. 8:30-10:30 a.m., $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.

Ice Cream Festival: Enjoy ice cream cones, sundaes, novelties and

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

Stress Management for the Caregiver: Learn how to identify the symptoms of stress and what steps can be taken for immediate relief . Gather information about local and online resources avail-able. 2 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, lvccld.org.

Construction permitting open house: Do you need a permit for a room addition, patio cover installa-tion or new water heater? This open house will provide informa-tion and answers to your questions. 6-8 p.m., free, Development Services Center, 333. N. Rancho Drive.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Veterans job fair: Servicemen and women can learn about job opportunities and receive help transitioning into the civilian workforce. Veterans only, 9-11 a.m.; general public, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free, East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-6315.

National High Blood Pressure Education Month: Have your blood pressure taken by medical assisting students. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., free, Carrington College, 5740 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 140, carrington.edu.

El Segundo Sol and Herradura Tequila pairing dinner: This dinner showcases Herradura’s “sip-grade” tequilas and a five-course dinner menu. 6:30-8:30 p.m., $50, El Segundo Sol at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-258-1211.

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Cowboy Spring Break: The Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough Series stops in Las Vegas, featuring the Last Cowboy Stand-ing competition, concerts, parties and more. Times vary, $50-$99, MGM Resorts Village, 3901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, cowboyspring-break.com.

“Hansel and Gretel”: Sin City Opera ends its season with Engelbert Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel.” 7 p.m., $10-$15, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.

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*Also: 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sun-day.

Safe Summer Nights: Join Las Vegas representatives, local non-profits and neighbors for music, children’s games, face painting and refreshments. Participants can learn about community resources, including summer activities for children, health services, community safety, money management, adult education and more. 5-7 p.m., free, J.T. McWilliams Elementary School, 1315 Hiawatha Road, 702-229-5406.

Knockout Night at the D: Richard Commey and Bahodir Mammad-jonov face off. $26-$59, 7:30 p.m., Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St., dlvec.com.

“You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown”: A 90-minute musical about a day in the life of Peanuts charac-ter Charlie Brown. 8 p.m., $12, Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-267-4849. *Also: Saturday.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Botanicals and Beyond: Discover simple ecological design techniques that can make a garden water-effi-cient. 8:30-10:30 a.m., $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.

Ice Cream Festival: Enjoy ice cream cones, sundaes, novelties and

root beer floats, with entertainment, including airbrush tattoos, a photo booth, a petting zoo, family bingo and a bubble play station, for all ages. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 for adults, $8 for children 5-12, free for children 4 and under, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspre-serve.org.

Robert Winter book signing: The former FEMA inspector will be available for a book a signing. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free, Books or Books, 3460 E. Sunset Road, Suite R, 702-522-7697.

Fiesta Day: Families can swim and enjoy Latin music, food and bever-ages. Get information about swim lessons, youth swim teams and party rentals. Noon-5 p.m., $4, Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Family Pool, Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road, 702-229-1755.

Marsh-n-tooth architecture workshop: Use marshmallows and toothpicks to create 3D miniatures of architectural designs. Call to register. For ages 7-12. 12:15-1:30 p.m., $15, Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383.

Jazz in the Park with Marc Antoine: Hear the contemporary jazz sounds of French guitarist, composer and producer Marc Antoine. 6-10 p.m., free, Clark County Government Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 702-455-8200.

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Gavel hangs over

housing market

SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

BY HOWARD RIELLSPECIAL TO VEGAS INC

The Las Vegas housing market is being hobbled by legal wran-gling and disagreements over

homeowners association fore-closure proceedings that have

resulted in thousands of homes sitting empty and untouchable

in legal limbo. ¶ “It’s a huge issue in Nevada right now,” said attorney Jacob Hafter, the prin-cipal of Hafterlaw in Las Vegas. “There are thousands of cases

FORECLOSURES, CONTINUED ON PAGE 53

39%Amount gaming revenue in

Macau fell in April, the 11th

consecutive monthly dip.

Analysts believe May will

mark a year of declines for

the gaming mecca.

$2.2BAmount Caesars Entertainment

Corp. earned during the first

quarter, up 8.8 percent from a year

ago. The company also reported

$529 million in revenue, up 7.5 per-

cent from the first quarter of 2014.

10,000Number of manufacturing and

engineering jobs Nike said it

could create in the United States

if a free trade deal with nearly a

dozen Pacific Rim countries were

to be approved.

$86.4MAmount gambling equipment company

Scientific Games lost in the first quarter,

its first full three-month period since buy-

ing Bally Technologies. However, revenue

grew to $658.7 million, compared with

$388.1 million a year ago.

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47 48 56Q&A WITH JOHN DELIKANAKIS The commercial litigator at Snell & Wilmer discuss-es his job as a counselor to clients, the value of effi ciency, the role of the Las Vegas Global Eco-nomic Alliance and three maxims to live by.

THE NOTESPeople on the Move, P46

MEET: FUNNEL CAKE CAFEDenette Braud, who owns an award-winning mobile dessert shop, combines a simple business philoso-phy with a creative menu to keep customers com-ing back.

TALKING POINTSContracts with gaming companies are a different animal, P49

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

MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWSCalendar: Happenings and events, P55

The List: Advertising agen-cies and public relations fi rms, P60

NOTEWORTHY STORIES

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WITH RESORTS SOLD, NEIGHBORHOOD BOUND FOR UPGRADES

Casinos on or near the Strip don’t sell every week. But in

a span of a few days , two properties changed hands , right

next door to each other.

M Resort operator Penn National Gaming announced

plans April 29 to buy the Tropicana for $360 million. Two

days later, New York’s Trinity Hotel Investments fi nalized its

purchase of Hooters Casino Hotel. The real estate invest-

ment company paid about $70 million.

Both resorts have a history of fi nancial problems.

The Tropicana went bankrupt in 2008 with other re-

sorts held by its then-owners but has narrowed losses and

boosted revenue in recent years, though it remains stuck in

the red. Last year, it had almost $110 million in revenue but

lost $19 million, a securities fi ling shows.

At Hooters, owners fi led bankruptcy in 2011, just a week

before the property was scheduled to be auctioned at a

foreclosure sale.

But with the economy on the mend , the hotels’ new own-

ers are betting that better days lie ahead. Penn landed its

fi rst resort on the Strip , and Trinity made its fi rst acquisition

in Las Vegas.

Trinity is expected to change the hotel’s name but keep its

Hooters restaurant. Penn says it plans to evaluate possible

changes, including more retail space and hotel rooms.

Don’t expect a fl urry of deals on the Strip, but for now,

Tropicana Avenue has a lot of money fl owing its way.— ELI SEGALL

CORRECTIONS■ A photo caption in the May 10 edition of VEGAS INC con-tained incorrect information. What Darren Sher, owner of Omnitone Recording Studios, actually said was that record-ing artists and musicians he works with have worked with such stars as Stevie Won-der, Gladys Knight, Sheena Easton, Celine Dion, David Foster and Dr. Dre.

■ The story “Report: 55 percent of Nevada homes in foreclosure also heavily underwater” in the May 3 edition of VEGAS INC incor-rectly stated the relation-ship between homes being underwater and being fore-closed. Being underwater on your mortgage doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll lose your home to lenders. How-ever, in Nevada, if your home is in the foreclosure process, the property is likely to be underwater as well .

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Christian Orme, Jef-frey Hall and Jacob Reynolds were pro-moted to partner at Hutchison & Steffen. Orme prac-tices busi-ness and commercial litigation, tort litiga-tion and product lia-bility as well as premises liability law. Hall practices business and commercial litigation, aas well as bankruptcy, condemnation and eminent domain law. Reynolds practices commercial, health care, business, employment and intellectual property litigation. In addition, Joshua Igeleke Jr. is an associate attorney at the firm. He practices corpo-rate and commercial law, business law and commer-cial litigation, real estate law and employment law.

Robin Perkins, an attorney at Snell & Wilmer, was elected to the board of directors of the Animal Foundation. Perkins practices business and commer-cial litigation, with an emphasis in financial services litigation and construction litigation. Per-kins is a member of the Animal Law Section of the Nevada Bar Association and the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

P. Gregory Giordano and Robert McPeak are partners at McDonald Carano Wilson. Giordano practices gaming law, specifically publicly traded corporations and regulatory compliance, administrative law and procedures, and antitrust law. He was the first chief of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board’s corporate securities division, where he oversaw licensing investigations and supervised the analysis and monitoring of publicly traded corporations associated with Nevada gaming licenses. Mc-Peak focuses on real estate law and land-use planning.

Cami Perkins joined Holley, Driggs, Walch, Puzey & Thompson as a shareholder. Perkins concentrates on corporate and real estate transactions and business commercial litigation.

Bruce Alverson, managing partner of Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen & Sanders, was recertified in civil trial advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Dominic Gentile, Michael Cristalli and Ross Miller formed a law firm with offices at Tivoli Village. Gentile has 44 years of legal experience and teaches at the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law. Cristalli is a trial attorney and adjunct professor at the Boyd School of Law. Miller is a former two-term Nevada secretary of state and was Clark County

deputy district attorney. The firm will focus on busi-ness transactions, privileged licensing and disciplin-ary matters, commercial litigation and representa-tion of people and groups involved in government investigations.

R. Gardner Jolley, William Urga and Bruce Wood-bury, three of the founders and senior shareholders of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little, were inducted into the Clark County Bar Association’s “40 Year Club” for 45 years of service to the Las Vegas legal community.

Linda Williams practices commercial litigation and insur-ance defense, and Vincent Aiello practices business succession and asset protection planning, real and intellectual property development, employment law and fiduciary litigation matters at Kolesar & Leatham. Before graduating from law school in 2010, Williams served in the U.S. Marine Corps and as a Metro Police officer for 20 years. Ai-ello worked as in-house counsel for Beazer Homes.

Three Southern Nevada attorneys were recognized by the International Law Office and Lexology. They are Edwin Keller Jr., Kamer Zucker Abbott; Riley Clayton, Hall Jaffe & Clayton; and Michael McCue, Lewis Roca Rothgerber. McCue won the 2015 Client Choice award.

The Best Lawyers in America, a company that ranks attorneys, awarded the following attorneys Lawyer of the Year designations: Maria Nutile, Nutile Pitz & Associates, health care; Mark Ferrario, Greenberg Traurig, commercial litigation, banking and finance, construction, labor and employment, real estate; Gregory Garman, Gordon Silver, bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights/insolvency and reorganiza-tion law-Chapter 12, commercial, creditors’ rights, debtors’ rights, litigation, real estate, workouts and restructurings; J. Randall Jones, Kemp, Jones & Coulthard, bet-the-company, commercial, construc-tion, land use and zoning, real estate; Edwin Keller Jr., Kamer Zucker Abbott, employment law-man-agement, labor law-management, labor and employ-ment; Will Kemp, Kemp, Jones & Coulthard, employ-ment law-management, labor law-management, labor and employment; Steven Oshins, Oshins & As-sociates, tax law-business and succession planning, community property, family businesses, income tax, limited liability companies, partnership, tax planning, trusts and estates, trusts and estates-asset protec-

tion, corporate, estate planning, gift planning, plan-ning for closely held businesses, probate, succession planning, tax, trust administration; Edward Quirk, Greenberg Traurig, copyright, patent and trademark; Ellen Schulhofer, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, corporate; Jeffrey Silver, Gordon Silver, adminis-trative/regulatory law-liquor, regulatory, gaming law-administrative, casino, Internet casino law, licens-ing, land use and zoning; Laura Thalacker, Hartwell Thalacker, employment law-management, labor law-management, litigation-labor and employment; Mark Tratos, Greenberg Traurig, copyright, litigation-intellectual property, trademark; J. Colby Williams, Campbell & Williams, bet-the-company, commercial, First Amendment; Carol Davis Zucker, Kamer Zucker Abbott, employment law-management, labor law-management, litigation-labor and employment.

Steven Hollingworth, Brian Eagan and Jeffrey Luszeck are partners at Solomon, Dwiggins & Freer. Hollingworth previously served as of counsel at the firm. He focuses on estate, gift and tax planning. Ea-gan focuses on fiduciary matters. Luszeck primarily practices business, trust and estate litigation.

William B. Palmer III joined Alverson, Taylor, Mortensen & Sanders as an associate attorney. He practices health care law and professional liability defense.

Timothy R. Mulliner joined Duane Morris as special counsel, with a focus on commercial litigation and labor and employment matters.

Erin Barnett joined McDonald Carano Wilson as a real estate associate.

Steve Good is chairman of Fennemore Craig’s management committee, succeeding Tim Berg, who served in that capacity for 10 years. The sharehold-ers of the firm elected Sarah Strunk as chairwoman of the firm’s board of directors and appointed Jay Kramer as a member of the firm’s five-person man-agement committee. Good is a commercial transac-tions lawyer with an emphasis on complex tax plan-ning and the structuring of business entities. Strunk practices business and finance law. Kramer focuses on real estate transactions and finance.

Joseph Brown, a director at Fennemore Craig, resigned from the Nevada Gaming Commission. During his tenure, Brown acted on the Caesars and Stations casinos bankruptcies, the licensing of City Center, Cosmopolitan and SLS, and the resolution of Dotty’s licensing issues.

James Yee of Howard & Howard led a three-year effort to win a positive written opinion from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office acknowledging that his client’s power conversion technologies are patent-able in 148 countries.

IGELEKE

HALL

MCPEAK

PERKINS

ORME

REYNOLDS

WILLIAMS

GIORDANO

ALVERSON

AIELLO

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Scholarship recipients Tasha Schwikert, Brooke Luna and Macken-zie Warren celebrate with mentor Paola Armeni, a partner at Gentile, Cristalli, Miller & Armeni, during the Las Vegas Business Acad-emy’s fourth anniversary celebration at Twist Restaurant inside Mandarin Oriental.

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How do you view your role as a commercial litigator?

It’s twofold, really. Whether in a courtroom or at a negotiation, my job is to intelligently and convinc-ingly advocate a client’s position to effect the cli-ent’s goals. My job is also to act as a counselor with a litigator’s perspective to help shape a client’s litiga-tion goals, guide them away from litigation when it makes business sense to do so, or to prepare a cli-ent for an inevitable lawsuit so we are ready to ef-fectively and efficiently prosecute or defend it. I’ve found that an ongoing counselor’s role builds long-lasting relationships with clients, as opposed to just being “a hired gun” on an as-needed basis. In doing so, I think I enjoy the best of both worlds.

Why Las Vegas? Why Nevada?At first, out of necessity, and later out of an appre-

ciation for Las Vegas and Nevada. Prior to coming to Nevada in 1996, I would have been hard pressed to correctly place it on the map. I just knew it was big and it was out West. I grew up in a suburb of Chi-cago, spent my college years in New York’s Hudson Valley and afterward lived and worked in New York City, Greece and Chicago. The West was just not on my radar.

After law school and while clerking for a justice on the Nebraska Supreme Court, I got a notion that I wanted to be a litigator. I’d heard that things were pretty good in states like Idaho, Wyoming, Utah and Arizona, so I started applying for litigation po-sitions. It was a bit of an adventure. I came to Las Vegas, interviewed with the Thorndal Backus Arm-strong firm and was hired. It was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot. Some of my best friendships started at that firm.

As time passed, Las Vegas and Nevada grew on me. I’ve come to love the giant empty spaces up north and the cloudless sky. Nevadans are some-times quirky and always independent in thought and deed. I like that. This really is a unique place.

What do commercial clients look for in a lawyer?

Efficiency is a word I rightfully hear over and over from clients. Ligation is expensive for businesses and often consumes a lot of management’s time and emo-tions. I think large, regional law firms are well suited to provide efficient representation to commercial clients, because our base of expertise and experi-ence representing different industries is so broad and deep. Whether the litigation relates to energy, immigration, employment, tax, mining, securities, intellectual property or Indian law, I’m able to find a colleague who has the knowledge the client needs and has prior experience in the client’s industry. We

generally don’t need to reinvent the wheel or “get up to speed” on a particular area of the law or industry.

Clients also want lawyers who understand their business. For a few years, I served as associate gen-eral counsel for Park Place Entertainment, which later was acquired by Harrah’s. One of the more frustrating things I encountered as an in-house lawyer was dealing with outside counsel who had no understanding of the company or its operations. The firms and lawyers that educated themselves on our business got the assignment more often than not.

You are on the board of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. Please tell us about that.

The LVGEA is an economic development policy group of like-minded Las Vegas business leaders, professionals, educators and politicians. It is the successor to the Nevada Development Authority.

It’s exciting. The LVGEA has shown exceptional leadership by identifying and vigorously support-

ing laws, education reform and economic policies that are crucial to fostering diversified economic growth. It is run by a group of young, smart people. We have our work cut out for us, but I know we will succeed.

What maxims do you live by?I have a few. The first is “family first.” The second is one I learned from a mentor from

New York City, Andrew Lanyi. He was an extraordi-nary man. He liked to say that patience, knowledge and discipline were the keys to success.

The last maxim I learned from my crew coach at Vassar, Scott Sanford, who always said, “Row your own boat” — in other words, don’t look over to other boats during a race, as the motion of do-ing so checked the progress of our own racing shell and also mentally distracted us from concentrat-ing on doing what was necessary to win. I’ve always thought it’s a pretty good maxim to live by in gen-eral.

Q&A WITH JOHN DELIKANAKIS

Be a counselor for your client, not just a hired gun

John Delikanakis, of the law firm Snell & Wilmer, stresses the importance of learning clients’ business operations. (CHRISTOPHER DEVARGAS/STAFF)

John Delikanakis joined Snell & Wilmer in 2005 because of a bitter dispute between two prominent doctors. “It was hard-fought and protracted litigation,” Delikanakis recalled. “Kelly Evans represented one doctor, and I represented the other. Although ev-erything was a fight in that case, it was a clean fight. I liked the way he litigated. We got the case resolved.” The admiration must have been mutual, because sometime afterward, Evans approached Delikanakis about joining Snell & Wilmer’s Las Vegas office — and “the rest is history,” Delikanakis says.

“Nevadans are sometimes quirky and always independent in thought and deed.

I like that. This really is a unique place.”

— John Delikanakis

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Catering to the tastes of customers keeps food truck fresh

Denette Braud owns Funnel Cake Cafe and has won the Urban Chamber of Commerce 2013 “Micro Business of the Year” and Bite of Las Vegas “Best Bites” awards. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)

BY THE NUMBERS

$212,568 Median sales price of a

single-family home in

Southern Nevada in April,

up 3.7 percent from March

and up 10.7 percent from a

year ago, according to the

Greater Las Vegas Associa-

tion of Realtors.

1,000Number of startups that

attended the second-annual

Collision Conference, a

networking event for tech

companies, investors,

marketers, developers and

visionaries. The conference

took place May 5-6 at the

World Market Center.

38,000+Number of Tesla Powerwall

batteries ordered to date,

according to CEO Elon

Musk. The new stationary

storage batteries, which

start at $3,000, are sold out

until mid-2016.

7,296Number of Southern Ne-

vada single-family homes

on the market without an

offer at the end of April.

That’s up 0.5 percent from

March and up 13.6 percent

from last year, according to

the Greater Las Vegas As-

sociation of Realtors.

6.4 PERCENT

Share of homes sold in

Nevada during the first

quarter that were flipped,

the third-highest rate in the

nation behind the District of

Columbia and Florida, ac-

cording to RealtyTrac.

$100 MILLIONAmount of investment

Banjo, a social data compa-

ny, received from SoftBank,

a Japanese telecommunica-

tions and finance company,

and BlueRun Ventures,

a California investment

firm. Banjo, headquartered

in Redwood City, Calif.,

opened a second office at

the InNEVation Center

in 2013.

Describe your business.

The Funnel Cake Cafe is a mobile business specializing in gourmet funnel cakes, from the traditional strawberry and whip to the not-so-traditional bacon, banana split, peach cobbler, s’mores and more. We work festivals, corporate events, parties, fundraisers and more.

What are the biggest challenges running a food truck?

We had many more challenges when we operated from a pop-up tent. We see a food truck as a blessing. But I would say finding locations to make ourselves available on a daily basis is the biggest challenge. Luckily, we stay pretty busy catering private parties and corporate events, but they are not open to the public and therefore limit sales.

What are some of your favorite events to work?

We favor the larger events that draw thousands of people for the best exposure, such as Foodie Fest, Taste & Sounds of Soul, Life Is Beautiful, Bite of Las Vegas and First Friday.

What is your business philosophy?

Our philosophy is simple: Serve a quality product and take good care of our customers. We consider our cus-tomers VIPs; we can’t survive without them, so it’s im-portant to show our appreciation by providing them the best quality and service they deserve.

What’s the most important part of your job?

It’s most important to keep our loyal customers happy and generate new customers by keeping the Funnel Cake Cafe in the public eye while also giving back to the com-

munity through our “Care 2 Share” program, in which we donate pro-ceeds to individuals and nonprofits in need.

What is the hardest part about

doing business in Las Vegas?

The location limitations on food trucks.

What is the best part about doing business here?

The energetic lifestyle of Las Vegans and the small-town mentality. We have been able to brand ourselves and get to know great people who have become loyal customers and will travel anywhere in the city to find us. Their continued support and friendship are the bests part about doing business in Las Vegas and what make us successful.

What obstacles has your business overcome?

The recession was the biggest obstacle to overcome. We were continually challenged to keep the business running while people were losing jobs, homes and spend-ing less.

How can Nevada improve its business climate?

Eliminate some of the costly fees of doing business and work closer with small businesses to help promote more growth all around.

What have you learned from the recession?

Not to give up and give into it; instead, position your business accordingly. We kept our prices low, negotiated better rates when possible and offered more specials to make it more affordable for families to go out and enjoy dessert.

FUNNEL CAKE CAFEAddress: 9360 W. Flamingo Road

#110-253, Las VegasPhone: 702-518-8175

Email: [email protected]: funnelcakecafe.com

Hours of operation: VariesOwned/operated by: Denette Braud

In business since: 2006

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Contracts with gaming companies are a different animal

B usiness transactions with gaming companies involve unique issues because gaming is highly regulated.

Gaming laws and policies affect contracts that gaming companies enter into with lenders, buyers, vendors and service providers.

Here are some issues that can arise with such leases.n Privileged license. A holder of a privileged gaming

license is subject to the gaming laws, regulations and policies of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and the Nevada Gaming Commission. As a result, before a gaming licensee enters into a lease, it will conduct a background investigation on the tenant.

n Termination right. Although gaming operators may offer other amenities and experiences, the most important part of a resort company’s business is gaming. To protect its ability to conduct gaming, landlords typically insist on the right to terminate a lease if the landlord’s association with the tenant could jeopardize its license or if the Nevada Gaming Control Board or Nevada Gaming Commission requires the tenant to get licensed or be found suitable and the tenant fails to do so or maintain such a status.

n Taxes. A gaming licensee is responsible for paying live entertainment taxes, even if the live entertainment was conducted by a tenant. Bar, nightclub and showroom leases, therefore, typically contain provisions about the collection and payment of any taxes, including reporting

requirements and audit rights.n Other regulatory

restrictions. The Gaming Control Board and Gaming Commission have issued additional policy notices that a landlord might address in a

lease to protect its gaming license. For example, licensees are prohibited from investing or becoming involved in a medical marijuana facility or establishment, although it is unclear whether a licensee leasing space for a medical marijuana business would constitute such involvement.

n Complimentary programs. Often, gaming operators establish free and promotional programs to build patron loyalty and want the programs to be available throughout the establishment, including in leased space. As such, leases usually prescribe an agreement between the parties concerning promotions and point-of-sale processes. For example, the tenant might provide free food and beverage service, and the landlord would reimburse the tenant for the cost of service.

In Nevada, many businesses have leases and other ongoing contractual relationships with gaming companies. For that reason, it is critical that business owners and executives understand the gaming issues related to their transactions and strategize the best way to address them.

Angela Turriciano Otto is a shareholder and Sonia Church Vermeys is of counsel at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck.

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No surprise that pilots blocked from strikingBY ELI SEGALLSTAFF WRITER

When Allegiant Air pilots lost in court in their attempt to go on strike, the airline dodged huge financial losses and a lot of angry fliers, while the aviators refused to give up their labor fight.

Perhaps this shouldn’t be much of a surprise.

Airline pilots face more barriers than almost any other set of U.S. workers to legally go on strike, ex-perts say, and such walkouts rarely occur. One lasted just minutes before then-President Bill Clinton stepped in and prevented a work stoppage.

Allegiant pilots’ legal defeat, how-ever, has not deflated their union, the Teamsters, who promised to appeal and have not dialed back their rheto-ric toward the airline.

U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon granted Las Vegas-based Allegiant a preliminary injunction, barring the Teamsters and its members from striking, picketing, or taking part in a sick-out, slow-down or other “con-certed action” that aims to disrupt the discount carrier’s regular opera-tions.

The strike-that-never-was had an impact, though. Allegiant’s once ever-soaring stock price dropped sharply after the aviators threatened to walk.

Moreover, the Federal Aviation Ad-ministration stepped up scrutiny of Allegiant due to the labor spat. Com-pany officials said last month that the FAA planned to block Allegiant from flying to more airports beyond its existing route network and from flying additional planes beyond its current fleet until the outcome of the litigation emerged.

Allegiant claimed a strike would cost it millions of dollars per day and erode its standing with passengers, who “would certainly be less likely to fly Allegiant in the future.”

Strikes are designed to force com-panies — fearful of a shutdown and the ensuing financial losses — to give labor groups what they want. Gordon sided with the airline, citing the “potential harm to Allegiant’s reputation” and adding that canceled flights lead to “unhappy customers, particularly where alternative op-tions are not readily available.”

A strike’s potential harm to Alle-giant “is significant,” he wrote, but the possible damage to pilots “is neg-ligible.”

An hour before Allegiant an-nounced the ruling, Teamsters offi-cials said they would appeal the deci-sion. The union described Allegiant as a company “that has blatantly vio-lated” workplace rules.

“For our airlines to run safely and efficiently, pilots must have a voice,” Allegiant pilot and union leader Cameron Graff said in the news re-lease.

U.S. labor law requires airlines and unions to follow a lengthy list of steps — negotiations, mediation, arbitra-tion, cooling-off periods and possible White House intervention — that can last several months, if not a year or more, before both sides can legally pull the trigger on such threats as a strike or a lockout.

The Teamsters argued that Al-legiant illegally changed workplace rules and benefits while the two sides negotiated a collective bargain-ing agreement. The company alleg-edly eliminated pay protection and changed seniority rules, among other actions. This gave the pilots a right to strike, the union claimed.

Allegiant argued a strike would be illegal because the Teamsters had

not “exhausted” the dispute-resolu-tion steps called for by the Railway Labor Act, which covers the airline industry.

In his ruling, Gordon wrote that he didn’t intend “to diminish the obvi-ous frustration” Allegiant aviators have with the current pilot-schedul-ing system — the biggest bone of con-tention between the union and the airline.

But, he wrote, Allegiant “has tried” to teach its pilots about the system and has developed, with their input, a way to make it more transparent and predictable.

All told, “it would be unlawful for the pilots to strike at this point,” Gor-don wrote.

The Railway Labor Act was de-signed to ensure uninterrupted interstate commerce, and the U.S. Supreme Court has described the mandated steps “as ‘purposefully long and drawn-out,’ ” said employ-ment lawyer E. Scott Smith, a part-ner with Fisher & Phillips in Atlanta.

“It makes the parties jump through all those hoops,” Smith said.

Violence was not uncommon in railroad labor disputes in the late 1800s and early 1900s. With unions and companies “beating each other up,” Congress passed the labor act in 1926 to find ways to resolve disputes

in an industry crucial to the U.S. economy, said lawyer Gary Kaplan, a partner with Seyfarth Shaw in Chi-cago.

Airlines were added to the law in 1936. Just four worker strikes oc-curred at major U.S. carriers between 1990 and 2002, with six presidential interventions in that time to prevent walkouts, according to a 2003 report from the U.S. agency now known as the Government Accountability Of-fice.

American Airlines pilots, for in-stance, went on strike in February 1997, but Clinton intervened minutes later, ordering the 9,000 aviators back to work and convening an emer-gency board to review the dispute.

The last pilots strike at a major U.S. carrier was in 2010, when Spirit Air-lines’ 2,600 aviators stopped work-ing for five days.

The labor law often “wears par-ties out,” prompting them to throw in the towel and reach an agreement, said attorney Randy White, a partner with Conner & Winters in Dallas.

That didn’t happen with Allegiant.Its pilots voted in August 2012 to

join Teamsters Local 1224 but still do not have a collective bargaining agreement under the union.

The Teamsters sued Allegiant in November 2013 to restore workplace rules and benefits while they negoti-ated a new deal, and Judge Gordon ordered Allegiant last July to bring back some of the rules and benefits, but not everything the union had sought. Allegiant appealed, and the case remains open.

Meanwhile, the airline and the union have been in federally moni-tored mediation since April 2014, court records show.

Allegiant pilots voted in mid-Jan-uary to authorize a strike, and the Teamsters announced April 1 that the airline’s more than 500 aviators would walk off the job the next day.

But hours later, U.S. District Judge Gloria Navarro granted Allegiant a temporary restraining order, halting the plans.

Shares of Allegiant Travel Co., the carrier’s parent, dropped nearly 6.6 percent that day to $179.65 apiece.

The stock sold for as low as $153.76 on April 27, down 22 percent from a high of $197.33 on March 17.

Allegiant Air pilots picket in front of the Allegiant Air headquarters in Summerlin

on Jan. 13. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF FILE)

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Big changes could be on the horizon for the Monte Carlo resort.

MGM Resorts International CEO Jim Murren said in a recent interview that his company, which owns Monte Carlo, sees a lot of potential in the property and may make adjustments. Although he didn’t reveal details, Murren indicated that a wide range of options is on the table, including a name change.

The opportunity arose with the planned opening of the Park, a shop-ping and entertainment area that MGM Resorts is building between Monte Carlo and New York-New York. Murren pointed to that as one factor motivating his company to examine Monte Carlo.

He also referred to Monte Carlo as a “gateway” that is “cradling” the arena MGM Resorts is building in the same area as the Park. The arena and the Park are scheduled to open in spring 2016.

Asked specifically whether there is any truth to reports of a possible name change for the property, as dis-cussed by the Vital Vegas blog, Mur-ren didn’t rule it out.

“It clearly is an underutilized asset today,” Murren said. “We have big, big plans for Monte Carlo over time, and I wouldn’t rule anything out.”

Murren didn’t detail a timeline for determining changes to Monte Carlo, but he was emphatic about the prop-erty’s prospects.

“I would say we look at that prop-erty with a more positive lens than just about any property we own right now,” he said.

Monte Carlo opened in 1996 as a $344 million joint venture between Mirage Resorts and Circus Circus En-terprises, both of which later became part of what is now MGM Resorts. It was meant to evoke the Place du Ca-sino in Europe, and an executive said around the time of its opening that the property sought to offer “the ex-perience of royalty for a value price,” according to a Las Vegas Sun archive.

A makeover for the roughly 3,000-room resort could be similar to what Caesars Entertainment was thinking when it transformed the Imperial Pal-ace into the Quad, then the Linq hotel, as it built the Linq promenade area, said real estate broker Michael Parks of CBRE Group.

“Instead of building a brand new hotel-casino from the ground up, it’s

much more cost-effective to reposi-tion and rebrand a property while creating the same type of buzz,” Parks said.

But David Schwartz, the director of UNLV’s Center for Gaming Research, said the Imperial Palace had not aged well, resulting in an image problem

that rebranding sought to fix. The same is not true for Monte Carlo, he said, although changing the look and feel could still make sense.

“I’ve never heard anybody have a complaint about the facilities at Mon-te Carlo — I think (MGM Resorts) might just want to align it better

with what they’re doing at the Park,” Schwartz said.

Monte Carlo’s theme isn’t as ag-gressive as those of some other MGM Resorts properties, such as New York-New York and Luxor. Any eventual changes could give it a more distinct identity, Schwartz said.

MGM Resorts might rename, revamp Monte Carlo

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Law firm Gordon Silver figuring out what’s next after wave of resignationsBY ELI SEGALLSTAFF WRITER

Months after the biggest law firm in Las Vegas shut down, another influential firm has an uncertain future as waves of attorneys pack their belongings and go.

Gordon Silver, known for its big bank-ruptcy practice, has been hit with numerous resignations and is now “assessing the pros-pects of what to do,” newly elected managing shareholder Mark Dzarnoski said last week.

Dzarnoski assumed the post recently after predecessor Greg Garman quit to help launch a new firm — Garman Turner Gordon — with about 15 Gordon Silver attorneys, including bankruptcy department founder Gerald “Jer-ry” Gordon and litigator Erika Pike Turner.

Gordon had been with the firm since he graduated from law school in 1973.

Reasons for the departures could not im-mediately be learned.

“I’d rather not answer that,” Gordon said when asked why he is leaving. “It’s complex, obviously, for me.”

Gordon Silver was founded in 1967 and says it’s one of the oldest and largest law firms in Nevada.

The resignations have shrunk its roster of local attorneys and sparked rumors that it’s on the brink of closing.

Others who left in recent months include criminal-defense lawyer Dominic Gentile, who has started another breakaway firm with ex-Gordon Silver shareholders, Dzar-noski said.

Gentile did not return a call for comment.Dzarnoski said it was “premature for me to

give you any statement” on Gordon Silver’s plans. Also, there are “no decisions” about whether the firm will move from its three floors of office space at the Hughes Center, widely viewed in the real estate industry as the best office park in Las Vegas.

Gordon Silver has handled several high-profile bankruptcy cases, including those of the mothballed Fontainebleau resort, Jerry’s Nugget, Hooters Casino Hotel, Las Vegas Monorail and the Riviera.

The firm had 39 local attorneys in spring 2014, making it the sixth-largest in the val-ley at the time, according to VEGAS INC re-search. It had about 24 lawyers as of May 11, Dzarnoski said.

The firm also has a few employees at small satellite offices in cities such as Reno and Phoenix.

Two local attorneys — both veterans and from different firms — said Gordon Silver was hoping to land the bankruptcy of exist-

ing client Caesars Entertainment. But the debt-laden casino giant filed the case in Illi-nois.

Las Vegas-based Caesars is using Chicago lawyers with bankruptcy heavyweight Kirk-land & Ellis, as well as attorneys in a few East-ern U.S. cities, to handle what many people expected to be a long, complicated case — and thus a cash cow for law firms.

“That was a blow” to Gordon Silver, one of the local attorneys said.

Gordon declined to comment on that.Dzarnoski said any law firm with bank-

ruptcy lawyers would have considered Cae-sars to be a “prime client” with a “very lu-crative” case. However, he said he was “not willing to say” whether Gordon Silver was counting on getting the work.

Caesars Entertainment spokesman Ste-phen Cohen said he didn’t know whether Gordon Silver had been considered.

Meanwhile, if the firm vacates its offices, it would be a big setback for landlord the Blackstone Group, which bought the 68-acre Hughes Center for $347 million in 2013.

Gordon Silver is renting 54,000 square feet in a nine-story tower at 3960 Howard Hughes Parkway, a local broker said. The tower’s cur-rent asking rent is $2.90 per square foot, so at that rate, Gordon Silver’s rent comes out to $156,600 per month, according to the broker.

John Woo, who oversees the office park as portfolio manager for Blackstone unit Eq-uity Office, did not return calls for comment. Hughes Center listing broker Ryan Martin, of Colliers International, also did not return a call.

Gordon Silver’s troubles come after power-house law firm Lionel Sawyer & Collins — the largest in Las Vegas as of last spring with 64 lawyers — closed in late December.

The closure came after nearly 20 attor-neys, including co-founder Sam Lionel and some who just made partner, left en masse for rival Fennemore Craig.

In its bankruptcy liquidation filing in Jan-uary, Lionel Sawyer & Collins reported hav-ing about $932,000 in assets and $3.4 mil-lion in liabilities. The bulk of its debts, $2.8 million, were apparently tied to a credit line with Western Alliance Bank, court records show. The lender operates locally as Bank of Nevada.

Still, one of the local attorneys who heard rumors last week of Gordon Silver’s suppos-edly pending demise issued a note of caution.

“Law firms are fragile things,” he said. “Once these rumors start swirling, they be-come self-fulfilling prophecies.”

BY STAFF AND WIRE REPORTS

CARSON CITY — Nevada senators approved a bill this month that would allow ride-hailing companies such as Uber to operate while raising tens of millions of dollars to help the state budget shortfall.

Senators voted 18-1 for Assembly Bill 175, which would create regulations for “transportation network companies” that allow people to hail a ride using a smartphone. The proposal had failed twice.

Democrats who had voted against the proposal in previous iterations said they doubted proponents’ as-sertion that a tax on cab and Uber rides would raise $100 million and wanted time to verify the projection.

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Aaron Ford said a newer projection showed the tax would raise about $72 million, enough to provide additional funds to the UNLV medical school project, the state highway funds and other budget items.

Democratic Sen. Mark Manendo was the lone no vote.

He said cabdrivers must undergo FBI background checks while road-sharing drivers don’t.

“I always have been a public safety person,” Manen-do said in a speech on the Senate floor. “I don’t want to risk something happening to our friends, our family, our constituents and our tourists.”

Uber briefly operated last fall in Nevada before a judge issued a restraining order against the compa-ny, saying it wasn’t following rules for taxicabs. Uber ceased operations and sought permission from the Legislature to re-enter the market under an alternate framework.

The bill has been called the most-lobbied of the ses-sion, with small armies of lobbyists representing Uber and its cab company opponents.

Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak joined Sheriff Joe Lombardo, anti-drunken driving advocates and cab operators for a news conference in Las Vegas decrying the bill and saying it circumvented the rigor-ous standards for cabs.

“The only reason for creating an alternative system is to weaken those standards for the benefit of one or two companies,” said Brent Bell, president of the Liv-ery Operators Association, which represents cabs and limos. “If allowed, Nevadans will pay the price in the long run.”

Senate passes bill regulating Uber, similar firms in Nevada

Nevada Senate Democrats Debbie Smith and Aaron

Ford listen to Republican Majority Leader Michael

Roberson during Senate floor debate in Carson City.

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‘A classic case of two competing legitimate interests’in the courts about this right now.”

Over the past several years, scores of valley homeowners who aban-doned their homes and stopped pay-ing their mortgages also stopped paying their HOA assessments. Asso-ciation officials started foreclosure proceedings on many of the homes.

“There is a statute that says an HOA lien is a priority lien,” Hafter said. That means that in most cases, when an HOA forecloses, it wipes out all other liens.

In a pivotal case, the Nevada Su-preme Court ruled in September 2014 that properly executed foreclo-sure sales extinguish bank notes.

“What the Supreme Court said last September was that if it was done properly, according to statute, it wipes out the mortgage,” Hafter said. “(So) you have to demonstrate in court that all the notices were properly served, that everything was done properly, and it’s all a question of fact, which can only ultimately be settled at trial. So now it’s a case-by-case basis; we can’t fast-track any of them.”

“The problem is that because it is unsettled, no title insurance compa-ny will give you insurance on a house that’s foreclosed upon by an HOA,” Hafter continued. “So you have to go to the court and clean title, which is taking forever — years. It’s basically locking up all this real estate, and so you had all these cases in the courts about foreclosure processes.”

The result is a multitude of val-ley homes that have bad title and are locked up in limbo.

“You can’t do anything with them except rent them or live in them,” Hafter said.

THE ISSUE“The problem to be addressed is

whether the homeowners associa-tion properly notified all interested parties when they went to foreclose on that home,” said Keith Lynam, a Realtor at Platinum Real Estate Pro-fessionals and 2015 president of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Re-altors. “It is certainly a concern.”

The biggest worry going forward, Lynam said, “is if (the issue) doesn’t get addressed and lenders pull back as they said they would.”

“This is a classic case of two com-peting legitimate interests,” said Henderson attorney Avi Cutler of

Ballon Stoll Bader & Nadler. “Banks have a legitimate case to be put first on houses they lent money toward the purchase of. Homeowners have a legitimate argument to not be stuck with HOA fees of neighbors who’ve abandoned their houses or ceased making their payments.”

Additional problems can ripple through the home market as a result.

“We don’t feel it’s good for the real estate market,” said Joseph Decker, administrator of the real estate di-vision of the state Department of Business and Industry. “If you live in a community and one of your neighbors goes into default with the HOA — let’s say your house is worth $300,000 market value, and your neighbor goes into default for $5,000 in assessments — and that association forecloses, they extin-guish the first lien your neighbor owed to his bank. Then they turn around and sell the house at auction for $20,000 in order to collect what they are owed.”

An investor might buy the house for $20,000, making the HOA happy but negatively affecting the market value of surrounding houses.

THE FUTUREWhat needs to happen to make the

situation better?“That’s a good question,” Decker

admitted. “The HOA super-priority exists, but really what we are trying to work on is a situation in which the lender’s first mortgage is not neces-sarily extinguished, where the lender gets notice that the HOA is going to foreclose and is provided an oppor-tunity to protect its investment or security.”

Notification is the key, lawyers say — and it is what the Legislature has been working on.

State lawmakers are considering a measure that would provide a 60-day “right of redemption” after a foreclo-sure sale to allow the lender or home-owner to satisfy the HOA lien and re-cover the property.

But not everyone is in favor of such a law.

“I think the Supreme Court got the law right in its decision,” said Noah Allison, an attorney and principal in Three Lock Box, a Las Vegas con-struction control company. “I have listened to some of the exotic con-stitutional and equitable arguments

against the super-priority lien by some extremely capable lawyers, but I don’t see those arguments getting very far. If the banks have provable advance notice of the HOA lien fore-closure yet do nothing to stop it, then tough luck. You snooze, you lose.”

The intent of the HOA super-pri-ority law was “to coerce banks sit-ting on houses in foreclosure and going derelict in neighborhoods to do something about it,” Allison said. “Nobody wants to live near a house with dead shrubs, cracked paint and a swamp where the pool should be.”

HOAs have stepped in to fix such problems, Allison said, “and they de-serve to be paid for their efforts. Un-til (the ruling), banks ignored HOAs. Now, maybe they won’t.”

But the court’s decision doesn’t solve the problem, at least with cer-tain federally underwritten home loans, said Wilbur M. Roadhouse, a director with Fennemore Craig.

“The Federal Housing Finance Agency, as conservator, has taken the position that federal law precludes involuntary extinguishment of Fan-nie Mae or Freddie Mac liens,” Road-house said. “Briefs have been filed in certain actions in federal court in Nevada, with oral arguments set to be heard as early as June 2.”

Banks understandably are unhap-py with how things have played out.

“If you had a $300,000 first trust deed wiped out by a $20,000 HOA lien foreclosure, would you be hap-py?” Roadhouse asked.

Decisions are expected that could help clear the murky waters.

“There are other court cases com-ing down that will settle that part of the equation,” Lynam said. “The banks have stated that these were not properly recorded, that they weren’t properly notified of the foreclosure proceedings. There is some legisla-tion that’s being brought forth that I think will help, that will determine what ‘properly notified’ means.”

Hafter said HOA foreclosures should work the same way as any oth-er foreclosure.

“It should give the third-party buyer at the auction the legal right to it and let them start insuring those properties,” he said.

That’s starting to occur, albeit slowly.

“Some of the courts,” Hafter said, “are starting to rule for these buyers.”

A pool is drained at a foreclosed home in Henderson. (STAFF FILE)

“You have to demonstrate in court that all the notices were properly served, that everything was done properly, and it’s all a question of fact, which can only ultimately be settled at trial. So now it’s a case-by-case basis; we can’t

fast-track any of them.”

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Calendar of eventsTUESDAY, MAY 19

35th annual Las Vegas Perspective

Time: 8 a.m. Cost: $95

Location: Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd.

South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit lvgea.org/calendar

Celebrate the release of the 35th annual Perspec-

tive, a research book and quarterly newsletter on

economic development in Southern Nevada.

5S Workplace Organization

Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $199

Location: Desert Research Institute, 755 E. Fla-

mingo Road, Las Vegas

Information: Email [email protected]

Learn 5S techniques to maximize business produc-

tivity. The five S’s stand for five Japanese words

that constitute good housekeeping. Roughly trans-

lated they are: sort (seiri), set in order (seiton),

shine (seiso), standardize (seiketsu) and sustain

(shitsuke).

Las Vegas Medical

Marijuana Association meeting

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40

Location: 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las

Vegas


Michael Tiberi, CEO of ArchGrow Technologies,

will the guest speaker.

Society for Marketing

Professional Services luncheon

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

$50 for nonmembers

Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, 3200 Las Ve-

gas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit smpslasvegas.com

Learn how to invest in online strategies to improve

business.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20

Commercial Alliance Las Vegas mixer

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $25 for members,

$35 for nonmembers

Location: Cili Restaurant, 5160 Las Vegas Blvd.

South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit calv.org

Network with local commercial real estate profes-

sionals.

Network After Work

Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $12 for the first 100 tickets

sold, $15 regular price, $20 at the door with

RSVP, $25 at the door without RSVP

Location: Hard Rock Cafe, 4475 Paradise Road,

Las Vegas

Information: Visit networkafterwork.com

Network with more than 100 local businesspeople.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

Building Owners and

Managers Association Nevada

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $20

Location: 7055 Lindell Road, Las Vegas

Information: Visit bomanevada.org/events

Representatives of American Technologies Inc. will

discuss emergency preparedness and managing

chaos.

Small Business Awards luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $60, $550 for a table of 10

Location: Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road,

Las Vegas

Information: Visit VegasPBS.org/SBA

Vegas PBS, in partnership with the U.S. Small

Business Administration, will honor Nevada’s most

outstanding small businesses.

Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s

Roadmap to Success workshop

Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for members,

$25 for nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins

Location: Henderson Business Resource Center,

112 S. Water St., Henderson

Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com

Brian Rouff, managing partner of Imagine Commu-

nications, will discuss how businesses can create a

strong company culture.

Clark County Bar Association luncheon

Time: 12-1 p.m. Cost: $40 for members, $45 for

nonmembers

Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W.

Brown Drive, Las Vegas

Information: Visit clarkcountybar.org

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt will be the

guest speaker.

Vegas Young Professionals Fusion Mixer


nonmembers

Location: Hyde Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd.

South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit web.lvchamber.com/events

A VYP ambassador will be available to answer

questions for people new to the group at this

mixer.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

Restricted Licensees Regulatory Compliance

Time: 9-11 a.m. Cost: $95 (payment due by

5 p.m. May 20)

Location: UNLV Stan Fulton Building, 4505 S.

Maryland Parkway, Las VEgas

Information: Visit unlv.edu/calendar

Restricted licensees can learn about compliance

procedures performed by the Nevada Gaming

Control Board. Presenters will discuss the most

common causes of violations and how to prevent

them.

Economic Outlook and

Nevada Investment Opportunities

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $35 for members of

the Turnaround Management Association, $45

for nonmembers

Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W.

Brown Drive, Las Vegas


Representatives of Turnaround Management

Association will lead a forum discussion on the na-

tional and international economic outlook, with an

overview of the companies and countries looking

to invest in Nevada.

THURSDAY, MAY 28

Asian Chamber of Commerce luncheon

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

$45 for nonmembers

Location: Arizona Ballroom Salon E, Gold Coast,

4000 Flamingo Road, Las Vegas

Information: Visit lvacc.org

Betty Lo, vice president of community alliances

and consumer engagement at Nielsen, and Jerry

Wong, a data dissemination specialist at the U.S.

Census Bureau, will present, “Census Surprise?

The Asian Influx and How it Affects the Las Vegas

Economy and Political Landscape.”

Henderson Chamber networking mixer


nonmembers, additional $10 for walk-ins

Location: Miller’s Henderson Ale House, 594

Stephanie St., Henderson

Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com/

events/calendar

Share contact information, referrals and ideas with

fellow business professionals.

Attendees listen to then-UNLV President Neal Smatresk during the 2011 Las Vegas Perspective event at the Four Seasons. (STAFF FILE)

Brian Rouff, managing partner of Imagine Communications, will speak at a Henderson Chamber of Commerce workshop. (STAFF FILE)

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Records and TransactionsBANKRUPTCIES

CHAPTER 7El Disco Loco LLC553 E. Twain Ave.Las Vegas NV 89169Attorney: Matthew M. McArthur at [email protected]

CHAPTER 11LHAX Group LLC410 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 350Las Vegas NV 89145Attorney: Matthew C. Zirzow at [email protected]

BID OPPORTUNITIES

MONDAY, MAY 183 p.m.Current production model 1-ton cab and chassis crew cabClark County, 603681Sandra Mendoza at [email protected]

WEDNESDAY, MAY 202 p.m.56,000 GVW AWD cab and chassisState of Nevada, 8326Marti Marsh at [email protected]

THURSDAY, MAY 213 p.m.Annual requirements contract for tra�c signsClark County, 603689Ashley Blanco at [email protected]

3 p.m.Annual requirements contract for tra�c paintClark County, 603690Chetan Champaneri at [email protected]

FRIDAY, MAY 223 p.m.Current production model police interceptorsClark County, 603698Sandra Mendoza at [email protected]

BROKERED

TRANSACTIONS

SALES$769,497 for 7,785 square feet, industrial5840 La Costa Canyon Court, Las Vegas 89139Seller: Southern Hills Baptist Church of Las VegasSeller agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus CommercialBuyer: ATINOS LLCBuyer agent: Gary Burgher of Pro Commercial Real Estate

$725,000 for 6,000 square feet, medical/o�ce3650 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89169Seller: Larry BritzSeller agent: Tom Naseef and Jeff Naseef of Colliers InternationalBuyer: One Realco CorporationBuyer agent: Did not disclose

$600,000 for 7,000 square feet, industrial141 Cassia Way, Unit B, Henderson 89014Seller: Mighty Mojave LLCSeller agent: Did not discloseBuyer: Casio Way LLCBuyer agent: Greg Pancirov and Mike DeLew of Colliers International

LEASES$2,480,808 for 13,370 square feet, o�ce for 10 years8352 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 300, Las Vegas 89113Landlord: Capovilla Management LLCLandlord agent: Lisa Hauger and Tim Behrendt of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc.Tenant: The Docs LLCTenant agent: Sandy Fink of Sandra L. Fink & Associates

$331,258 for 3,408 square feet, retail for 66 months8060 Blue Diamond Road, Suite 110-130, Las Vegas 89178Landlord: Sunstone Diamond LLCLandlord agent: Nelson Tressler and Michael Zobrist of Newmark Grubb Knight FrankTenant: Just Jill LLCTenant agent: Alexia Crowley of Avison Young

$205,375 for 2,650 square feet, o�ce for 60 months9980 W. Flamingo Rd., Suite 100, Las Vegas 89147Landlord: Transwestern Investment Holdings LLC, Tenants In CommonLandlord agent: Jayne Cayton and Matt Kreft of Voit Real Estate ServicesTenant: Don Calley Services Inc.Tenant agent: Did not disclose

BUSINESS LICENSES

La’antBusiness type: Nonfarm product vendorAddress: 1600 N. Rampart Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Laura Rees-Lenzy

Logisticare Solutions LLCBusiness type: Business support serviceAddress: 3280 N. Cimarron Road, Suite 107, Las VegasOwner: Herman M. Schwarz

Macartu

Business type: Dry cleaning/laundry facility and servicesAddress: 2017 E. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Eliana Sagastizado

Margaret ToBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Margaret To

McDaniel Grading LLCBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 4908 Breezy Day Drive, Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

McDonald’s 36908Business type: Restaurant Address: 108 N. Jones Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Four A’s LLC

Metropolitan Auto Body & PaintBusiness type: Automotive garage Address: Multiple locations, Las VegasOwner: Halcyon Silver LLC

Michael BohnetBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 5265 S. Durango Drive, Suite 1, Las VegasOwner: Michael Bohnet

Monte Cristo EstateBusiness type: Short-term residential rentalAddress: 2201 S. Monte Cristo Way, Las VegasOwner: Christine Bankhead

My Wireless AT&TBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 4700 Meadows Lane, Suite 140, Las VegasOwner: Digital PCS Nevada Inc.

Nathan K. WatanabeBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 5536 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: Nathan K. Watanabe

Nevada Holdings Group LLCBusiness type: Short-term residential rentalAddress: 7920 Waterfalls Ave., Las VegasOwner: Caren Redlack

New Auto BodyBusiness type: Automotive garage Address: 3040 Contract Ave., Suite B, Las VegasOwner: Aryel Zavala Blanco

O’Aces Bar and GrillBusiness type: TavernAddress: 3003 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las VegasOwner: O’Aces Rainbow LLC

Original ImageBusiness type: Automobile detailingAddress: 8491 Willow Mist Drive ,

Las VegasOwner: Dennis Tracy Leonard

Pachanga Gift ShopBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 2233 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Danila Mora-Ochoa

PandoraBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 625 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1254, Las VegasOwner: Panbor LLC

Prestige Indian Hair Las VegasBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 1560 N. Eastern Ave., Suite C11, Las VegasOwner: Brandie N. Crosby

Prime Cap LendingBusiness type: Handbill and oral solicitationAddress: 9501 Hillwood Drive, Las VegasOwner: Dennis S. Sheldon

Rachel’s Kitchen at the TrailsBusiness type: Beer wine cooler on saleAddress: 9691 Trailwood Drive, Suite 105, Las VegasOwner: Asaki Restaurant One LLC

Rag and BoneBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 555 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 3423, Las VegasOwner: Rag Traders Simon LLC

Re/Max CentralBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 8400 W. Sahara Ave., Suite B, Las VegasOwner: Lucero Zapata

Rhema K. ToliverBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las VegasOwner: Rhema Toliver

Richard Rory RealtyBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las VegasOwner: Richard Rory Inc.

RLB TowingBusiness type: Automobile towing serviceAddress: 3700 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 140, Las VegasOwner: Danny Lopez

Roberto Rodriguez-PerezBusiness type: Repair and maintenanceAddress: 4354 Swandale Ave., Las VegasOwner: Roberto Rodriguez-Perez

Ronnie’s Auto Electrical RepairBusiness type: Automotive garage/service stationAddress: 1735 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas

Owner: Ronnie’s Auto Electrical Repair Inc.

Saks O� FifthBusiness type: General retail salesAddress: 575 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 3101, Las VegasOwner: Saks & Company

Samantha RoseBusiness type: Bail agent/enforcement agentAddress: 1600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 140, Las VegasOwner: Samantha Rose

Shoe Palace #74Business type: General retail salesAddress: 705 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 1015, Las VegasOwner: Shoe Palace Corp.

Silver State Grease Trap ServiceBusiness type: Recycle waste haulersAddress: 275 N. Mojave St., Las VegasOwner: Silver State Commodities Inc.

Stephen A. Gephardt MD Ltd.Business type: Professional servicesAddress: 2420 Professional Court, Suite 110, Las VegasOwner: Stephen A. Gephardt

Stop N Go Auto SalesBusiness type: Automotive sales with minor repairAddress: 111 W. Wyoming Ave., Las VegasOwner: Stop N Go Auto Sales LLC

STS Business type: Automobile towing serviceAddress: 3220 N. Durango Drive, Las VegasOwner: American Auto Towing Inc.

Sweets 507 LLCBusiness type: Food specialty storeAddress: 650 S. Main Street, Las VegasOwner: Michelle Zerla

BUILDING PERMITS

$5,725,729, commercial-addition4100 E. Lone Mountain Road, North Las VegasIntelligrated Systems Inc.

$1,166,309, commercial-alteration2860 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas DC Building Group

$574,500, commercial-addition3901 Donna St., North Las VegasMesa Energy Systems Inc.

$516,580, roof-mounted photovol-taic system5316 Bright Sun Court, Las Vegas

Records and TransactionsUS Renewable Energy Development

$294,870, wall and/or fence7141 N. Shaumber Road, Las VegasHirschi Masonry LLC

$238,032, residential-new7260 Orchard Harvest Ave., Las VegasD.R. Horton Inc.

$230,949, residential-new2557 Prairie Pine St., HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada



$218,306, residential-new2763 Sacred Court, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC


$218,097, residential-new484 Rosina Vista St., Las VegasWoodside Homes of Nevada LLC

$218,097, residential-new429 Beautiful Hill Court, Las VegasWoodside Homes of Nevada LLC




$201,006, residential-new2831 Richmar Ave., HendersonPaul J. Markling and Dory Markling

$200,000, residential-remodel405 Rosemary Lane, Las VegasNutone Inc.

$198,621, residential-new1112 Via Alloro, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC



$186,486, commercial-reroofing1841 E. Craig Road, North Las VegasFalcon Roofing Co.

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Records and TransactionsUS Renewable Energy Development









$218,097, residential-new429 Beautiful Hill Court, Las VegasWoodside Homes of Nevada LLC




$201,006, residential-new2831 Richmar Ave., HendersonPaul J. Markling and Dory Markling

$200,000, residential-remodel405 Rosemary Lane, Las VegasNutone Inc.

$198,621, residential-new1112 Via Alloro, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC



$186,486, commercial-reroofing1841 E. Craig Road, North Las VegasFalcon Roofing Co.



$185,647, residential-new12216 Nasino Ave., Las VegasPulte Homes of Nevada

$185,647, residential-new331 Evante St., Las VegasPulte Homes of Nevada

$185,000, wall and/or fence9763 Centennial Parkway, Las VegasHirschi Masonry LLC

$181,820, residential-new3210 Monte Stella Ave., HendersonToll Henderson LLC

$181,820, residential-new1968 Galleria Spada St., HendersonToll Henderson LLC

$178,770, residential-new820 Loch Katrine Ave., HendersonD.R. Horton Inc.

$178,770, residential-new224 Dunblane St., HendersonD.R. Horton Inc.

$178,549, residential-new885 Barrhead Ave., HendersonD.R. Horton Inc.


$178,549, residential-new228 Dunblane St., HendersonD.R. Horton Inc.

$175,000, tenant improvement651 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las VegasCopperstone Construction Inc.





$167,680, residential-new241 Cromarty St., HendersonD.R. Horton Inc.

$167,459, residential-new

873 Barrhead Ave., HendersonD.R. Horton Inc.

$167,459, residential-new229 Inverbeg St., HendersonD.R. Horton Inc.

$163,000, wall and/or fence224 Antelope Ridge Drive, Las VegasCedco Inc.

$160,010, commercial-alteration3525 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las VegasKPRS Construction Services


$156,701, residential-new3159 Dalmazia Ave., HendersonKB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC



$150,741, residential-new289 Besame Court, Las VegasToll South LV LLC



$150,741, residential-new282 Lindura Court, Las VegasToll South LV LLC

$146,944, residential-new470 Port Reggio St., Las VegasKB Home Nevada Inc.


$146,497, residential-new7528 Abby View St., Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC

$146,497, residential-new7532 Old Compton St., Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC


$142,395, residential-new1121 Echo Pass St., HendersonKB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC

$142,395, residential-new719 Gulf Pearl Drive, HendersonKB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC

$142,395, residential-new1119 Echo Pass St., HendersonKB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC

$141,198, residential-new10715 Hammett Park Ave., Las VegasToll North LV LLC

$141,198, residential-new7291 Durand Park St., Las VegasToll North LV LLC


$138,625, residential-new2653 Ornate Regiment St., HendersonBeazer-Inspirada LCC

$138,550, residential-new7327 Ellison Park St., Las VegasToll North LV LLC

$138,306, residential-new8831 Nolene Stream St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$138,306, residential-new8839 Nolene Stream St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$137,904, residential-new3040 Savella Ave., HendersonBeazer-Inspirada LCC

$137,469, residential-new3602 Kobie Creek Court, Las VegasDesert Wind Homes

$137,469, residential-new3606 Kobie Creek Court, Las VegasDesert Wind Homes

$137,294, residential-new681 Coastal Lagoon St., HendersonKB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC






$135,000, tenant improvement7201 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 501, Las Vegas

Desert Valley Contracting Inc.

$134,909, residential-new3044 Pavilio Drive, HendersonPardee Homes of Nevada


$134,002, residential-new439 Astillero St., Las VegasRyland Homes

$129,640, tenant improvement8299 Southern Cross Ave., Las VegasRyland Homes


$129,100, tenant improvement600 S. Tonopah Drive, Suite 350, Las VegasForbush Construction Inc.



$125,317, residential-new364 Stark Springs St., HendersonD.R. Horton Inc.





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CATEGORY: PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS(RANKED BY NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AS OF MARCH 31)

Company Year est.

PR employees Local clients

Sample clients Top executive

1 Kirvin Doak Communications5230 W. Patrick LaneLas Vegas, NV 89118702-737-3100 • kirvindoak.com

1999 53 32 MGM Resorts International, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Blue Man Group

Dave Kirvin, partner

2 BRAINtrust Marketing + Communications8948 Spanish Ridge Ave.Las Vegas, NV 89148702-862-4242 • braintrustlv.com

2006 36 23 Trump Hotel Las Vegas, Richard Petty Driving Experience, Laguna Cliffs Marriott

Kurt Ouchida and Michael Coldwell, managing partners

3 MassMedia3333 E. Serene Ave., Suite 100Henderson, NV 89074702-433-4331 • massmediacc.com

1997 35 45 HealthCare Partners Nevada, Valley Electric Association Inc., McDonald’s

Kassi Belz, president

4 Cheyenne Marketing8550 W. Charleston Blvd., Suites 102-254Las Vegas, NV 89117702-228-0185 • cheyennemarketing.com

2003 29 7 Splash Beverage, The Green Room, Universal Pictures

Shawn Lane, founder, CEO

5a B&P Advertising, Media and Public Relations900 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Suite 170Las Vegas, NV 89144702-967-2222 • bpadlv.com

2001 24 15 Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, Southwest Medical Associates, Nevada State Bank

Chuck Johnston, president

5b Bruce Merrin Public Relations3885 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 3001Las Vegas, NV 89103702-367-0331 • celebrityspeakersentertainment.com

1991 24 14 Brite Sol, BluBlocker, Wayne Allyn Root

Bruce Merrin, president

7 Wicked Creative6173 S. Rainbow Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89118702-868-4545 • wickedcreative.com

2007 17 42 Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa, Towbin Automotive, Life Time Athletic

Stephanie Wilson, president

8 Faiss Foley Warren Public Relations & Government Affairs100 N. City Parkway, Suite 750Las Vegas, NV 89106702-933-7777 • ffwpr.com

1998 15 41 General Growth Properties, Cox Communications, Summerlin/The Howard Hughes Corporation

Melissa Warren, managing partner

9a Preferred Public Relations2630 S. Jones Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89052702-254-5704 • preferredpublicrelations.com

1999 12 20 Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Grand, Westgate Las Vegas

Michele D. Tell-Woodrow, president, founder

9b The Ferraro Group9516 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 310Las Vegas, NV 89147702-367-7771 • theferrarogroup.com

2001 12 35 Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Holly Silvestri, principal

9c The Firm Public Relations & Marketing6157 S. Rainbow Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89118702-739-9933 • thefirmpr.com

1993 12 22 Boyd Gaming, Comprehensive Can-cer Centers of Nevada, Three Square Food Bank

Solveig Raftery, president, CEO

12a Quillin Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media8080 W. Sahara Ave., Suite ALas Vegas, NV 89117702-256-5511 • quillinlv.com

2002 10 18 America First Credit Union, 9th Bridge School, Chapman Automotive

Tim Quillin, president

12b R&R Partners900 S. Pavilion Center DriveLas Vegas, NV 89144702-228-0222 • rrpartners.com

1974 10 15 Las Vegas Conven-tion & Visitors Authority, NV Energy, American Medical Response

Billy Vassiliadis, CEO

The List



Firm Year est. Capitalized billings

Employees Sample clients Top executive

1 R&R Partners900 S. Pavilion Center DriveLas Vegas, NV 89144702-228-0222 • rrpartners.com

1974 $334 million

200 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, NV Energy, American Medical Response


2 SK+G8912 Spanish Ridge Ave., Third floorLas Vegas, NV 89148702-478-4000 • skg.global

1999 $113.1 million

110 Baha Mar, The Grand Del Mar, Borgata Hotel

John Schadler and Jerry Kramer, managing partners

3 Penna Powers2470 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 208Las Vegas, NV 89074702-901-7233 • pennapowers.com

2012 $50 million 45 Did not disclose Chuck Penna, CEO

4 B&P Advertising, Media and Public Relations900 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Suite 170Las Vegas, NV 89144702-967-2222 • bpadlv.com

2001 $38 million 24 Treasure Island, Nevada State Bank, Aristocrat Technologies



2006 $37.2 million

36 Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, Luxe City Center Hotel, Las Ventanas

Michael Coldwell and Kurt Ouchida, managing partners

6 The Glenn Group241 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 111Las Vegas, NV 89102702-256-0065 • theglenngroup.com

1982 $24 million 30 The Smith Center, Immunize Nevada, Tahiti Village

Valerie Glenn, CEO, principal

7 Robertson+Partners6061 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 100Las Vegas, NV 89148702-947-7777 • robertson.partners

1976 $18 million 22 McDonald’s, Comcast, The Howard Hughes Corp.

Scott Robertson, CEO

8 Kirvin Doak Communications5230 W. Patrick Lane Las Vegas, NV 89118702-737-3100 • kirvindoak.com

1999 $15 million 53 Jersey Boys, Global Gaming Expo, Wolfgang Puck Fine Din-ing Group

Debbi Medsker, senior vice president

9 The Geary Company3136 E. Russell RoadLas Vegas, NV 89120702-382-9610 • gearycompany.com

1969 $14 million 21 Team Ford Lincoln, Henness & Haight, Neon Museum

Jim McKusick and John Dalrymple, managing partners


1997 $8 million 35 HealthCare Partners Nevada, Southwest Gas, Valley Electric Association Inc.


11 Quillin Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media8080 W. Sahara Ave., Suite ALas Vegas, NV 89117702-256-5511 • quillinlv.com

2002 $6.5 million 10 America First Credit Union, Chapman Automotive Group, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation


12 Swan Advertising9121 W. Russell Road, Suite 116Las Vegas, NV 89148702-876-1559 • swanad.com

1991 $6 million 8 Did not disclose Steve Swan, president

13 CIM Marketing Partners8367 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 200Las Vegas, NV 89147702-944-2464 • cimmp.com

2009 $3.7 million 10 The Rogers Foundation, Hutchison & Steffen, Johnnie Walker RV’s

Darcy K. Neighbors, founder, CEO

14 WG Communications GroupPO Box 370396Las Vegas, NV 89137702-869-9734 • wgcommgroup.com

2000 $3 million 3 College of Southern Nevada, Tropical Smoothie Café, Sin-clair Broadcast Group

Terri Weisbord, partner

15 Redhead Enterprises LLC2654 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, B5-264Henderson, NV 89052702-966-8029 • rhenevada.com

2011 $2.1 million 1 Station Casinos, Yes! Air Con-ditioning & Plumbing, Nevada Eye & Ear

Debbie Landry, president, CEO

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Company Year est.

PR employees Local clients

Sample clients Top executive

1 Kirvin Doak Communications5230 W. Patrick LaneLas Vegas, NV 89118702-737-3100 • kirvindoak.com

1999 53 32 MGM Resorts International, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Blue Man Group

Dave Kirvin, partner


2006 36 23 Trump Hotel Las Vegas, Richard Petty Driving Experience, Laguna Cliffs Marriott

Kurt Ouchida and Michael Coldwell, managing partners


1997 35 45 HealthCare Partners Nevada, Valley Electric Association Inc., McDonald’s


4 Cheyenne Marketing8550 W. Charleston Blvd., Suites 102-254Las Vegas, NV 89117702-228-0185 • cheyennemarketing.com

2003 29 7 Splash Beverage, The Green Room, Universal Pictures

Shawn Lane, founder, CEO

5a B&P Advertising, Media and Public Relations900 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Suite 170Las Vegas, NV 89144702-967-2222 • bpadlv.com

2001 24 15 Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, Southwest Medical Associates, Nevada State Bank


5b Bruce Merrin Public Relations3885 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 3001Las Vegas, NV 89103702-367-0331 • celebrityspeakersentertainment.com

1991 24 14 Brite Sol, BluBlocker, Wayne Allyn Root

Bruce Merrin, president

7 Wicked Creative6173 S. Rainbow Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89118702-868-4545 • wickedcreative.com

2007 17 42 Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa, Towbin Automotive, Life Time Athletic

Stephanie Wilson, president

8 Faiss Foley Warren Public Relations & Government Affairs100 N. City Parkway, Suite 750Las Vegas, NV 89106702-933-7777 • ffwpr.com

1998 15 41 General Growth Properties, Cox Communications, Summerlin/The Howard Hughes Corporation

Melissa Warren, managing partner

9a Preferred Public Relations2630 S. Jones Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89052702-254-5704 • preferredpublicrelations.com

1999 12 20 Fremont Street Experience, Downtown Grand, Westgate Las Vegas

Michele D. Tell-Woodrow, president, founder

9b The Ferraro Group9516 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 310Las Vegas, NV 89147702-367-7771 • theferrarogroup.com

2001 12 35 Smith’s Food & Drug Stores, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Holly Silvestri, principal

9c The Firm Public Relations & Marketing6157 S. Rainbow Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89118702-739-9933 • thefirmpr.com

1993 12 22 Boyd Gaming, Comprehensive Can-cer Centers of Nevada, Three Square Food Bank

Solveig Raftery, president, CEO

12a Quillin Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media8080 W. Sahara Ave., Suite ALas Vegas, NV 89117702-256-5511 • quillinlv.com

2002 10 18 America First Credit Union, 9th Bridge School, Chapman Automotive


12b R&R Partners900 S. Pavilion Center DriveLas Vegas, NV 89144702-228-0222 • rrpartners.com

1974 10 15 Las Vegas Conven-tion & Visitors Authority, NV Energy, American Medical Response


The List



CATEGORY: ADVERTISING AGENCIES(RANKED BY 2014 CAPITALIZED BILLING)

Firm Year est. Capitalized billings

Employees Sample clients Top executive

1 R&R Partners900 S. Pavilion Center DriveLas Vegas, NV 89144702-228-0222 • rrpartners.com

1974 $334 million

200 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, NV Energy, American Medical Response


2 SK+G8912 Spanish Ridge Ave., Third floorLas Vegas, NV 89148702-478-4000 • skg.global

1999 $113.1 million

110 Baha Mar, The Grand Del Mar, Borgata Hotel

John Schadler and Jerry Kramer, managing partners

3 Penna Powers2470 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 208Las Vegas, NV 89074702-901-7233 • pennapowers.com

2012 $50 million 45 Did not disclose Chuck Penna, CEO

4 B&P Advertising, Media and Public Relations900 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Suite 170Las Vegas, NV 89144702-967-2222 • bpadlv.com

2001 $38 million 24 Treasure Island, Nevada State Bank, Aristocrat Technologies



2006 $37.2 million

36 Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, Luxe City Center Hotel, Las Ventanas

Michael Coldwell and Kurt Ouchida, managing partners

6 The Glenn Group241 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 111Las Vegas, NV 89102702-256-0065 • theglenngroup.com

1982 $24 million 30 The Smith Center, Immunize Nevada, Tahiti Village

Valerie Glenn, CEO, principal

7 Robertson+Partners6061 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 100Las Vegas, NV 89148702-947-7777 • robertson.partners

1976 $18 million 22 McDonald’s, Comcast, The Howard Hughes Corp.

Scott Robertson, CEO

8 Kirvin Doak Communications5230 W. Patrick Lane Las Vegas, NV 89118702-737-3100 • kirvindoak.com

1999 $15 million 53 Jersey Boys, Global Gaming Expo, Wolfgang Puck Fine Din-ing Group

Debbi Medsker, senior vice president

9 The Geary Company3136 E. Russell RoadLas Vegas, NV 89120702-382-9610 • gearycompany.com

1969 $14 million 21 Team Ford Lincoln, Henness & Haight, Neon Museum

Jim McKusick and John Dalrymple, managing partners


1997 $8 million 35 HealthCare Partners Nevada, Southwest Gas, Valley Electric Association Inc.


11 Quillin Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media8080 W. Sahara Ave., Suite ALas Vegas, NV 89117702-256-5511 • quillinlv.com

2002 $6.5 million 10 America First Credit Union, Chapman Automotive Group, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation


12 Swan Advertising9121 W. Russell Road, Suite 116Las Vegas, NV 89148702-876-1559 • swanad.com

1991 $6 million 8 Did not disclose Steve Swan, president

13 CIM Marketing Partners8367 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 200Las Vegas, NV 89147702-944-2464 • cimmp.com

2009 $3.7 million 10 The Rogers Foundation, Hutchison & Steffen, Johnnie Walker RV’s

Darcy K. Neighbors, founder, CEO

14 WG Communications GroupPO Box 370396Las Vegas, NV 89137702-869-9734 • wgcommgroup.com

2000 $3 million 3 College of Southern Nevada, Tropical Smoothie Café, Sin-clair Broadcast Group

Terri Weisbord, partner

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2011 $2.1 million 1 Station Casinos, Yes! Air Con-ditioning & Plumbing, Nevada Eye & Ear

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