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06 FINDING HER BALANCE Mom. Wife. News Channel 2 anchorwoman. Kristen Remington is balancing it all, and she’s just getting started. Find out more about this endearing Reno local and why she’s always smiling. 012 TOM DOLAN: ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH Owner of the successful Reno Toyota dealership, Tom Dolan shares his secrets behind his business and, of course, those silly ads we love.

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018 ROOM TO BREATHEEscape with us to open fields and fresh air with the season’s best pieces for layering, bundling and wrapping yourself in.

036 SPARKLE & SHINEWith sequins, gems and all things sparkly, this season’s accessories prove to be just the right finishing touches.

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Happy New Year! And to help us ring in 2010 with a bang, we invited Reno’s very own News Channel 2 anchorwoman, Kristen Remington. Remington, who you can read more about on page 6, is wearing a Dero leather jacket with ruffle embellishments ($327) and a strapless BCBG dress ($58) from Labels Consignment Boutique, liquid leggings and vintage cage heels. In the above photo, Remington is wearing a strapless, sequin dress by Bebe ($77) from Labels Consignment Boutique.

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Here we are again, January 1! Time for new beginnings. Time for new goals. And yep, you guessed it — time to lose that pesky double chin and those 20 pounds of cellulite that were more than likely piled on over the holidays. Sorry, honey, no more pumpkin pie with your morning coffee. It’s time to hit the gym. Being a food addict myself, I always do my fair share of gorging during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Trust me, I know I need to get back on track, but I’m just going to state the obvious here: It’s hard to do. You don’t need me to tell you that here in America, we are bombarded with food. It’s an obsession. From Jack-in-the-Box commercials to Taco Bell’s late night menu and McDonald’s infamous Filet of Fish, it’s everywhere we turn — you’d think we’d be sick of it. Yet, there I go, straight to the drive-thru on Saturday afternoon, asking for a milkshake. And don’t get me started on my real downfall — maple bars and Oreo cookies. I know that I turn to food when I’m PMSing or perhaps when I’m just upset. It brings comfort. Simple as that. Whether it’s two cheesy enchiladas from Miguel’s or an order of Scotch Eggs from Foley’s Irish Pub, it just makes you feel better, and I’m willing to bet I’m not alone in that statement. That said, I’ve always been sensitive to people who struggle with food. Unlike other addicts who can likely survive without their vices, a food addict has to face their demons three times a day, everyday. On top of that, let’s not forget that they have to deal with social gatherings, birthdays, office parties, all surrounded by food. While everyone else is having a great time, they’re at war with themselves just eyeing the next slice of cake. (At least I know we do in my family.) We have patience for practically all kinds of people with addictive personalities, but when it comes to fat people, it’s still a punch line. It truly is our last prejudice in America. This year, let’s all take on a new resolution: don’t be that guy who has the “No Fat Chicks” bumper sticker.” It takes little to no effort to

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“C’mon, punky,” Remington cooed, lying on her stomach facing Brooklyn. “Show them how fast you can go.” Brooklyn, albeit on her best behavior, didn’t see the need to show off to a measly reporter and photographer (that’s OK Brooklyn, Scott and I will catch it next time), but she did manage to take a nap, sport her nicest dress and even wear a bow in her hair for the occasion. “I got her all dressed up for you,” Reming-ton said with a laugh. “Let’s see how long this good behavior lasts.” Remington herself is at home. The long-time Reno native (and former Miss Nevada USA, might we add) is comfortable, wearing a ribbed pink sweater and trousers, her “home time” before heading off to work to prepare for the evening broadcasts at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. This, of course, got us thinking though. When exactly does this journalist, wife and recent mom sleep?“1 a.m. is a good night for me,” she said, smooth-

At home up in Arrowcreek with her four-month old daughter, Brooklyn, News Channel 2 Anchorwoman Kristen Remington is every part the mom. Spit up towel on her shoulder, snacks already prepared on the kitchen counter, all the while turning up some music to dance around the house with Brooklyn in tow, she can’t help but smile. A lot. And rightfully so. For a woman who has covered and reported on everything from the War in Iraq to presidential elections, her one main concern today is just this: showing off Brooklyn’s crawling abilities.

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Kristen Remington (left) and fellow anchor Wendy Damonte prepare for the evening broadcast.Below: Remington reads the online news update.

ing Brooklyn’s hair. “Sometimes I’m not so lucky.” The five time Emmy-nominated anchor shrugs it off though — all in a day’s work. And that’s probably what makes her one of the area’s most endearing reporters: her ability to just be real. Quick to laugh and even quicker to share a story about when Brooklyn peed, pooped and spit up on her all at once, Remington is approachable and sim-ply loves talking with people. “This is a job where it’s different every single day,” Remington said, who got her first start in front of the cam-era for a student news broadcast at Billinghurst Middle School. “It’s rewarding and inspiring when you can meet people making a difference, and it just changes your per-spective.” After graduating from McQueen High School, the oldest of four daughters went on to study broadcast jour-nalism at the University of Southern California to pursue a love of telling stories. She later returned to Reno with the intention of staying only about a year to get her feet wet at KTVN in January of 2003. Almost seven years later, she can only laugh. “It’s funny how life just, well, happens,” Remington said, shrugging her shoulders. “Somehow it always works out.” Of course, working in a field where the inevitable bad news makes the headlines, the rose-colored glasses have to come off, and Remington has learned to take it in stride everyday. “I’ve found that, before, I would get very emotional about some stories, even sometimes on air,” Remington said, specifically regarding coverage of the rape and murder of Brianna Denison two years ago. “I got choked up. … I got mixed reactions about that. … I try sometimes to just remove myself and not be biased about it. … But of course, it’s tough.” On the flip side of that, the job comes with rewards.Kristen recalls one of her most memorable stories not in-volving rising gas prices or health care reform, but a young boy in need of donated blood — her donated blood to be exact. The 4-year-old boy, who has Diamond Blackfan ane-mia, requires a blood transfusion every month, and Rem-ington, after recently finding out that she is among the 1 or 2 percent of the population who can donate to sick babies and small children, became his donor. As part of an on-air segment, Remington witnessed the boy receive her blood. “It was a miracle really,” Remington said. “Not that I’m taking any credit at all, but just seeing the color come back into his face, I got watery eyes. Just knowing that for me doing my job, I made a tiny difference in someone’s life because you usually don’t see the difference you make, if at all.” As far as news consumption goes, Remington is hopeful for local broadcast news. In an age of up-to-the-minute online coverage and social media outlets providing quick updates, an hour long news broadcast seems almost daunting for many to fit into their schedules. “I think local news is safe in some respect because people want to know what’s happening in their community, in their backyard, with their neigh-bors, whereas national news you can get anywhere,” Remington said. “It’s still a public service, and people want to know what’s going on around them.” Today, in her very little free time, Remington can be found working out, trying her hand at cooking more and spending time with her husband, Leonard and, of course, Brooklyn. Admitting half way through that sentence with a smile, “I’m struggling,” she doesn’t seem to look it. “It’s good concealer,” Remington said jokingly. “I’ve never been happier, but I’ve never been more exhausted. I feel like I’m always on the go and running around like crazy. … It’s hard, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.” And speaking of change, will we someday see Remington among the ranks of Diane Sawyer and Katie Couric? “If you asked me that question five or six years ago, I had the intentions of going network and being the next Katie Couric,” Remington said. “Staying in Reno I think you get the balance that I wouldn’t probably get in a big city. As far as Brooklyn and being married and having a family, I feel like I get it all here. And I get to do the job I love. … If a big market called and said, ‘Hey, we’ll offer you this,’ I won’t lie, it would be interesting to me … but if someone told me you’re going to spend the next 20 or 30 years working at KTVN, I would be thrilled.”

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Home Improvement 101, Project 1 It’sofficial—we’reinthethickofthings.It’swinter,theholi-daysarebehindusandnowwe’releftwonderingwhattodowithourselves?Fearnot,though.Januaryistheperfectopportunitytostartindoorprojects,andthisisindoorprojectoneofsix:Thepaintjob. I always say themost effectiveand least expensivehome im-provementprojectisalittlepaint.Iamnotsayingyouhavetopaintallofthewalls,butstartsmallandpickawallthatisdesperatelyinneedofaface-lift.Feelingmoreambitious?Paintaroom. For StartersIf you have ever attempted to pick paint colors you may know it is not a task one should take lightly. For best results, paint selection should be left up to the experts, i.e., an interior designer. But if you are up for the challenge, here are a few tips to help you get started: Choosing a colorA few questions to ask yourself that will help you along: What is the use of the room? How is the lighting in both the day and night? What furnishing, art or inspiration do you have for that particular room? Once you have some of these thoughts outlined, photograph the art, rug/carpet and furniture with your digital camera or cell phone and head to the paint store (or several paint stores). If it’s a tan you are looking for, grab a variety of paint swatches from a variety of suppliers. Stay focused. Choose only one color at a time. If you want a tan, be sure to choose a true, clear tan. There are many variations of each color so be careful not to select a tan that has a gray or pink undertone. If you want a gray or a pink, then choose a gray or a pink. The same goes for other colors. Once you have a good selection of tans, move on to your next color. Take home your selection of color swatches so they can be viewed in the appropriate light. Take a look at colors throughout the day so you can see how they change with the light. Place the paint swatches near your furnishing and inspiration items. This will help to narrow down your selection. Adjoining walls and rooms If you aren’t sure how to select the appropriate color for an adjoin-ing wall or room, grab a color chip with several shades of a desired color. Then choose two shades of the same color for one room, and paint the accent wall the darkest shade and the connecting walls a lighter shade within the same family. Possibly use a different shade of the same color for an adjoining room. This will create a seamless look for all rooms within a line of sight. SheensSheen simply refers to how shiny the paint will appear on the wall once it dries. Different sheens serve very different purposes around the home and should be chosen rather carefully. Forthemostpart,therearefivedifferentsheensofpaint,thoughthe names of some of them might differ between suppliers. The ba-sicidearemainsthesame:flat,eggshell,satin,semi-glossandgloss. Flat: Dull appearance, collects dirt and is not scrubbable, but generally the most forgiving when wall imperfections are an issue.

Flat paint will require at least two coats. A great sheen for most ceilings with the exception of the kitchen and bathroom. (Quick tip: leave ceilings a neutral white or cream). Eggshell: Aflatlookwithabitmoreprotection.Itisthepre-ferred sheen for interior walls. Satin: A step up from eggshell and great for kids’ rooms and common in some kitchens. Semi-Gloss: Generally reserved for kitchens, bathrooms and any room that has a tendency to be exposed to water, moisture or mildew. Semi-gloss is washable. Paint stores often sell a mildicide additive that can be mixed into the paint itself making it even more resistant to mildew. Semi-gloss is also recommended for trims, windows and doors. Gloss: The glossiest of all sheens and perhaps the least used. Generally reserved for craft projects, automotive and outdoor use. Green is more than a colorWith beautiful Mother Earth in mind, there are many eco paint op-tions to consider. Eco paints are generally water-based and free of toxic compounds. Ask more about eco paint at your paint retailer. Also, be conscientious about disposing of excess or unused paints. There are currently no facilities in the area that will accept unused paints for recycling or disposal, but a great way to get rid of unwanted paint is to pass it on to an artist friend or a local commu-nity art program. Where art is concerned, paint rarely goes to waste. In addition, Habitat for Humanity, located at 992 Spice Island Drive in Sparks will take full and unused leftover cans. Gettin’ it doneHiring a professional painter is always the best way to get profes-sional results. That said, if you are on a budget, do attempt to do it yourself. Like any home improvement project, buying quality brings quality results, so invest in high quality paint, rollers, brush-es and tape. All tapes bleed, yet some less than others, so get the best. My favorite tool of the trade is the Shur Line Paint Edger. It works and shouldn’t run (ha, pun intended) you more than $2.50. It will be the best $2.50 you’ve ever spent. Ready, set, go! Pace yourself. You are going to love the results.

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Ever hear the one about the car salesman and the old lady? OK, so let’s just be honest here. Car salesmen don’t ex-

actly have the most savory reputations and that’s probably putting it mildly. As for Tom Dolan though, owner of the Reno Toyota dealership and Lexus of Reno, he’s more than likely the one to be telling you that joke. The long-time Reno native, father of three and schemer behind most of those kooky ads on TV, Dolan is a character (again, that’s probably putting it mildly) who takes great pride in customer service. “I love being with people,” Dolan said. “Be it my customers employees, I have an open-door policy. I encourage everyone to talk with me. I’m very accessible.” Well ever hear the one about the car salesman who was acces-sible? Uh, yeah, us either. Read on. Originally from Minnesota and raised in southern California, Dolan came to the Reno area in 1969 to eventually graduate with a degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in social psychol-ogy. After a brief stint counseling juveniles on parole, Dolan found his way into a slightly differ-ent career path in 1975 with his very own college roommate, Don Weir. At the time, Weir’s father owned Reno Dodge, where Dolan found a niche. “I like selling,” Dolan said, explaining his own father was in thecarbusiness.“Iliketalkingtopeople.Itjustkindoffit.” Starting off as the general manager of Carson City Dodge in 1977, Dolan then moved on to become the general manager of RenoDodgein1979beforefinallysettlingintotheRenoToyotadealership located at 2100 Kietzke Lane near the Plumb Lane inter-section in 1982. Dolan slowly began to buy the dealership in 1984 before taking complete ownership in 1994. “I bought it little by little,” Dolan said. “I couldn’t afford it all at once.” Situated in the heart of “auto row” i.e. Kietzke Lane, Dolan has made his location work to the best of his abilities, making sure to steer clear of the trend of auto malls as they always “make you feel stuck.” “Kietzke Lane is still ‘auto lane’ for me,” Dolan said, speak-ing from 35 years of experience. “I mean, I haven’t left this cor-ner since 1982. I like this corner because it’s near the airport and the airport is not moving anytime soon. I thought if eight lanes were going to the airport, nothing is go-ing to be leaving here, and Plumb and Kietzke would be the streets to stay on.” Now, with having just recent-lyfinishedthelotexpansionfromtwo to 10 acres with a higher qual-ity showroom, larger customer waiting area, shops, offices andmore car storage — making his one of the largest dealerships on the west coast — Dolan remains optimistic despite tough economic times and lower sales. “Sure I do (panic),” Dolan said. “The real thing is, is that if

“Theolddaysofbuyingacarandkick-ingthemoutthedoorisnolonger.Thatdoesn’thappen.Wespendmorenowoncustomersatisfactionthanweeverhaveinourwholelives.Andrightfullyso.”

anybody doesn’t panic in this time, they haven’t done it the way I did it. I was given nothing. I started from nothing and had nothing that’s why every bit of this is everything I’ve put into this. I don’t want to lose what I’ve worked for the last 35 years.” In fact, Dolan has seen his fair share of lows, who considers thiscurrentrecessiontobethefifthandhardest. “It’s a tough time right now,” Dolan said. “I think we can make it through though and weather the storm.” Dolancountersthatbyreaffirminghisbeliefthatcustomerservice will be the ticket for anyone to succeed, especially dur-ing these times. “About 70 percent of our business is repeat business,”

Dolan said. “The old days of buying a car and kicking them out the door is no longer. That doesn’t happen. We spend more now on customer satisfaction than we ever have in our whole lives. And rightfully so.” Explaining how he feels that auto dealers a few years back lost touch with their cus-tomers, Dolan has honed back in on making sure the customer is getting the full treatment. Living by a motto of “if you

take care of the customer, they will come back to you” Dolan has proved that an extra smile (and an extra laugh) always do the trick. And now, with his three kids, Ryan, 33, Brady, 25, and Danielle, 30, working for him, it seems the Dolan dealership name will continue. “It’s great getting to work with them,” Dolan said. “Of course, I start them out on the same ladder. Ryan started out picking up cigarette butts in the parking lot. Now he’s the gen-eral manager.” You can catch Dolan most days of the week at the dealer-ship. And if you get a chance, bring up the one about the car salesman and the old lady.


Top photo: Tom Dolan with his employees. Below: An illustration rendering of the new dealership.

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I decided to share one of my favorite albums of 2009 with everyone -- Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros’ “Up From Above.” It received modest reviews overall, but not to worry folks, thats why I’m here, to sift through the critical b.s. and bring you good music. Atfirstglancethisten-piecefolk/rockbandlookslikeagroupofwildmisfitgypsieswithJesusas their energetic, barefoot, emaciated ring leader (Alex Ebert), but the music that they create is care-fully crafted, beautifully layered and hard to pigeon holeintoonespecificgenre. The overall sound is an eclectic mix between Ar-cade Fire, Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond, Devendra Banhart and The Byrds. It sounds like it came out of the Laurel Canyon Folk Scene in the 60s, and that’s what is so gripping about the album’s overall sound. It’sdifficulttoguesswhicherathisalbumwasactu-ally created. The live show that they put on is equally as en-

Musicman joyable as the album. If you are a fan of music, you will appreciate the overall vision and tenacity that this band is bringing to music. The album has brilliant choruses, perfect three part harmonies and plenty of the most underappreci-ated skills in music: the whistle. Towards the middle of the album lies the most interesting song: “Home,” a brilliant juvenile call and response love song that has the potential to be one of my favorite tracks of the year. Unfortunately, I can predict Apple putting it on the next iPod commercial, catapulting them to super stardomandindefinitelyalteringtheirmusicforever.Long story short, enjoy them while you can. If you don’t own this soon-to-be-classic album, go out and buy it; don’t steal it. Lead singer Ebert could really use some clothes and a much needed cheeseburger. PeterBarnatoisleadvocalistandguitaristforthelocalbandTheGreatPretender.

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Ruffled denim shirt, Gap, $49.50; Cream ruffled sleeveless blouse, Gap, $59.50;

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Escape with us to open fields and the promise of early morning fog in the season’s best pieces for layer-ing and wrapping yourself in. From cozy knits and soft flannel to just a hint of cashmere, the romance of winter’s touch is more than welcomed. It’s a breath of fresh air.

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Denim button-down shirt, Gap, $44.50; Cardi-gan, Model’s own; Paisley-print tie, Oscar de la Renta, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $3


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On Peter: Fatigue jacket, Gap, $98; Button-down oxford shirt, Cameo Rose, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $7; Sweater, Gap, $49.50; Dark rinse jeans, Model’s own; Newsboy cap, Model’s own

On Pheenix: Grandpa sweater, vintage, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $6.99; Pearl and sequined top, St. Martin, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $25; Dark rinse skinny jeans, Gap, $69.50; Scarf, Plato’s Closet, $12

On Peter: Corduroy jacket, Gap, $64.99; Cardigan, Gap, $88; Dark rinse jeans, Mod-el’s own; Scarf, Plato’s Closet, $12

On Pheenix: Peacoat, Gap, $128; Ruffled blouse, Gap, $31.99; Wool shorts, Russ Corner, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $8.50; Riding boots, vintage, Junkee Clothing Ex-change, $8; Scarf, Plato’s Closet, $12

On Peter: Tweed blazer, Gap, $98; Cardigan, Model’s own; Denim shirt, Gap, $44.50; Paisley print tie, Oscar de la Renta, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $3; Corduroy pants, Gap, $34.99; Boots and gloves, Model’s own; Fur trapper hat, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $10

On Pheenix: Sweater, Express, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $8.99; Fur trapper hat, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $10; Scarf, Plato’s Closet, $12; Socks, Model’s own; Sorel boots, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $8

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On Peter: Tweed blazer, Gap, $98; Cardigan, Model’s own; Denim shirt, Gap, $44.50; Paisley print tie, Oscar de la Renta, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $3; Corduroy pants, Gap, $34.99; Boots and gloves, Model’s own; Fur trapper hat, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $10

On Pheenix: Sweater, Express, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $8.99; Fur trapper hat, Junkee Clothing Ex-change, $10; Scarf, Plato’s Closet, $12; Socks, Model’s own; Sorel boots, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $8


Beret, Model’s own; Vest, Gap, $29.99; Sweat-er, Gap, $39.50; Silk blouse, Halston, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $9.50; Skinny jeans, Gap, $69.50; Boots, Model’s own; Pearl necklace, Forever 21, $7.50

Sweater, Express, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $8.99; Fur trapper hat, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $10; Scarf, Plato’s Closet, $12; Socks, Model’s own

Fatigue jacket, Forever 21, $17.99; Ruffled dress, vintage, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $8; Assorted belts, Junkee Clothing Exchange, $4 each; Riding boots, Model’s own


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of Which type are you? A cynic who sends snarky Valentine’s Day cards to all of your single or not so single friends? A die-hard romantic who started planning months ago a night to remember for your true love? Or per-haps you’re more old-school and enjoy a good whack with a bloody goat hide? No matter your shtick, Valentine’s Day is coming, and you need to choose how to deal with the day. So here’s a bit of history to help you along your way. True to form, Valentine’s Day is a holiday with vestiges of both Pagan and Christian influences. It’s no coincidence that Christmas coincides with the pagan festivals Yule and Saturnus or that Easter falls around the same time as the Vernal Equinox, when a festival was dedicated to the Anglo-Saxon goddess, Eastre. The roots of Valentine’s Day, a day to celebrate love, may date back to as far as the B.C. times, but don’t think lovers were giving each other cards and chocolates! The Ides of February — a time to look forward to the end of winter, to spring, planting crops and…getting slapped by a goat hide dipped in sacrifi-cial blood! Oh yes, darling! Our predecessors knew how to turn their women on! This Roman tradition was centered around Lupercalia, a festival dedicated to Faunus, the god of agriculture. Priests would sacrifice a goat to petition Fau-nus for a fertile planting season that year, and boys would cut the goat hide into strips, dip it in the blood and scurry around slapping fields of crops and women. Though getting slapped with a bloody carcass is the last thing that would say to me, “You are my undying love. Be my valentine,” in those times many believed that a spank from this sacrificial animal would ensure fertility in the women it touched. But how did it go from dead animals to cards, flowers and chocolates?

Well, there were actually three Saint Valentines, all supposedly mar-tyred on February 14, but the most well-known of these is a priest who defied the Roman Empire. Emperor Claudius II decided that men who were unmar-ried made better soldiers — that marriage made men weak. A priest named Valentine, who became known as the “friend of lovers,” rebelled against this by performing secret marriage ceremonies for soldiers. He was discovered and jailed for his actions. While imprisoned, Valentine was petitioned by his jailer to heal his blind daughter because it was said that he had the saintly ability to heal. Legends cross on this one, depending if you’re Catholic or Protestant, but whatever the outcome, Valentine and the jailer’s daughter formed a close friendship. Just before his execution for refusing to give up Christianity, he asked the jailer for a pen and paper and wrote her a farewell letter, signing it “From Your Valentine.” And thus the expression was born. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasuis proclaimed February 14 a Christian feast day in honor of Saint Valentine. Soon young Romans began giving handwritten letters to women whom they loved; these notes of affection came to be known as valentines. From meager beginnings came this now gaudy spectacle, but what do you expect from western culture? We have a way of blowing holidays out of proportion, but however it came to be, it is a day devoted to passion, fertility and most importantly, love. So spread the love, send flowers and chocolates in hopes of some return on your investment, write a poem about the unconditional love of your heart, or if that’s not your thing, then maybe you could invoke an older tradition involving a goat. Laura Ganchan-Romero is the owner of Paper Moon and a history buff of holi-day and greeting card trivia.

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we lost to Oakland, c’mon!” Diana perazzo, 26, has been a cocktail waitress for three years.Where you can find her: Gold Dust West Casino, located at 444 Vine St.Fun Fact: Perazzo is originally from eastern/central Russia and has been learn-ing English since she was 7 years old. She is currently a few semesters away from graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno with a degree in market-ing (her second degree, mind you) and knows a good Russian folk dance or two. “It’s a good way to preserve our culture,” Perazzo said. Let’s just get the serious out of the way, right off the bat: How has the economy affected your tips, if at all?CB: It’s a tip job. I have my good days, and I have my bad days. The good pretty much outweigh the bad, though, for the most part.DP: It didn’t really affect Gold Dust West as much as other casinos. … Of course, it’s less people than it used to be. Even if the same people come in as much, they still try to spend less. … But then also, because I’ve been here for three years, and it’s the same people [who come in] we know each other by name, we’re pretty much friends. So whenever they can, people will always try to take care of you … That’s one of the pluses of working for a local casino. Also, when people win … they will try to throw something your way. CG: We actually have not lost that much of our business. We are slower … But we have actually done very well through the recession. We have all of our regular guests that still come in. With all the events that the hotel/casino puts

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on, we keep business going throughout the whole year. It really hasn’t affected us too badly. Speaking as a person who always gets lost in casinos (it’s a like a maze, i swear!), how do you remember where patrons are in the casino when they order drinks? any tricks? CB: If it’s really busy I’ll write down a small description right next to their drink. …Or I just cut my section up into smaller parts so I can drop of faster, pick up faster and hopefully in between that time, they wouldn’t have moved. That’s the biggest problem, just when they move. Actually, for the most part, people get their one choice machine and sit there for quite a few hours. Every once in a while you’ll get somebody who will switch spots.DP: One thing that helps me is I always write the color of the shirt so OK, it’s going to be five black shirts, but once you see five people wear-ing black shirts, you will kind of figure out who was who … Maybe someone will move, that’s why it helps to see the color of the shirt, and lots of times, I know the names of customers. … It’s rarely a problem. … Sometimes people just have a habit of moving … If I can never find them, I found one thing that helps. I tear one page from my notebook, and I put it on the machine with ‘Don’t leave,’ [written on it]. It works! CG: I always try to make eye contact and get the person’s face with their drink … Or just know what slot they’re on or the machine they’re playing or the general area. It does get a little tricky when people move from one side to the complete other side of your section. Once again, I always try to look for their face. i’ve heard that wearing a leotard (and nylons!) helps prevent varicose veins, which doesn’t sound all that bad to me. How did you start to warm up to the idea of wearing a leotard?CB: I actually don’t wear a leotard. I wear a skirt outfit. But our nylons are pretty thick material which is nice because they suck in a lot of stuff. A lot of the time too, if you’re having an off day and you’re a little pouchy, I double up the nylons so it’s really constricting. DP: I’ve never actually had to wear one. But I imagine you just get used to it. I’m sure you don’t even think about it. CG: I was actually OK with it. I’m very comfortable in my uniform. I prefer this rather than slacks and a jacket. The leotard is fine. I also like our tights, they’re really comfortable. oK, we know you’ve gotten them before. What’s the best and worst pick up line you’ve heard so far?CB: I give it for the most part right back to them. Every once in a while, I’m cleaning a table and the skirt rises up a little bit and somebody will say something. ... They usually tell me that they have tables at their house and I tell them I have tables at my house, too .. and someone will ask, ‘How much to get you to come to my house and get you to do this,’ and I tell them ‘Uh huh, I have two kids, my house is a mess. If I’m going to be cleaning anybody’s house, it’s going to my mine.’DP: This is the best one. The guy goes, ‘Hey, you ever gone on a date with a short, fat and bald guy?’ And I’m like, ‘No…’ And he said, ‘Well, you’re missing a lot.’ We just laughed together. He’s a funny guy who comes in here once in a while. Here’s the worst one. This guy gave me a tip … he gave me a [poor] tip and a note saying that he would like to take me out. … I thought, ‘Ummm, no.’CG: I really don’t think there’s a ‘best’ pick-up line. I’ve gotten a couple.

One that I get is, ‘Are you really married or do you just wear the ring to keep people from trying to hit on you?’ and I’ve also been … offered money to come party with them after work. … And of course you don’t do it. any memorable moments? perhaps you served Willy Nelson (which would be cool!)?CB: I had Ken Shamrock [UFC fighter and owner of the Lion’s Den] up here in the lounge one time. I think he was here on busi-ness, so I kind of stayed out of the way and dropped off drinks.DP: For one Christmas that I worked here … people know that my family is in Russia and that I’m pretty much on my own here. Lots of people brought me gifts and one of the ladies actually brought me a whole pack with lots of little things wrapped, just like you do it for your family. She said, ‘Me and my husband thought about you, that you don’t have a family here and that’s why we decided to bring you this.’ And it’s just so touching… especially during the holidays. Working in a smaller club is like a family.CG: When I first started working here, I worked at the Governor’s Mansion and did a catering party there. Charles Bark-ley was there. It was very exciting. I actually didn’t serve him but he was the guest speaker and we had the opportunity to get autographs.

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