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43ALL ABOUT THAT
SAGE GROUSEThe little bird that
used to number in the millions across the American West has
dwindled to fewer than 200,000. So is it
an endangered species? Should it be? In five minutes, we’ll make
you an expert on the sage grouse and what’s being
done to protect it.
FINDING THE LINE
When your uncle or old high school friend posts
inflammatory or racist remarks on social media,
that’s one thing. But when a Las Vegas Metro Police
officer says he’s ready for a race war, red flags are raised. We examine
the case of Bobby Kinch, who says his remarks on
Facebook were taken out of context.
OLD-SCHOOL COMMITMENT
After seeing a player forced to sit out a year
because he changed his mind about which school
he wanted to attend, Bishop Gorman basketball star
Stephen Zimmerman decid-ed he would not sign a letter
of intent. What’s in it for him, and what does it mean for universities if student-
athletes would rather be taken at their word?
TRY TECH ON FOR SIZEThese days, fashion accessories can do more than just enhance
your look — they can track your fitness, sleep patterns
and pets, help you share documents, and maybe
even replace your cellphone.
WHAT BLOGGING CAN DO FOR YOU
Business professionals weigh in on how
starting a blog can help companies reach
clients in ways that conventional marketing
doesn’t. Plus: tips on how to start a blog,
what sort of content to include, what tone
to convey and how long each blog
post should run.
ON THE COVERMetro Police Officer
Bobby Kinch (not pic-
tured) has caused a stir
with his Facebook posts.
(Photo illustration)
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How lawmakers can best use their timeDuring this year’s legislative session, there are three key areas that
should be addressed for the well-being of
the state.
Strip club’s owner staying out of spotlightJohn Katsilometes talks with Steve Paik, who bought Club Paradise but is all too happy to remain behind the scenes.
Welcome to Washington, Cresent HardyFor a new congressman, there is plenty to learn in the first few weeks on the job.
Find the gym that fits your lifeIf many people’s New Year’s resolutions are going to stick this year, they’re going to have to pick the right gym. There are many factors to consider.
Jury selection can be a trying processSouthern Nevada presents some unique challenges to the judicial system when it comes to seating jurors.
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JAN. 11 - JAN. 17
WEEK IN REVIEW
WEEK AHEAD
NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE
LAS VEGAS VALLEY, AND BEYOND
JA N . 1 - JA N . 1 7
JAN. 5
NEW
SHERIFF
Sheriff Joe Lom-bardo, 51, was sworn in as head of Metro Police, succeeding two-term predecessor Doug Gillespie. Lombardo previ-ously was assis-tant sheriff.
JAN. 7
BALLOT
BRAWL
Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers and others launched a petition to put the question of whether to use public funds for a $200 million soc-cer stadium on the June ballot.
JAN. 7
NICE TRY,
WYNN
Wynn Resorts said Boston refused $1 million to offset the effects of a new resort the company is approved to build. Boston sued to try to stop the project until residents can vote on it.
JAN. 13
GRIDDLE IS
FIRED UP
Shake Shack cel-ebrates its grand opening at New York-New York. This is the burger chain’s first West Coast outlet. The “Shack-a-paloo-za” dessert (3,320 calories) is $15.95.
JAN. 15
STATE OF
NEVADA
Gov. Brian Sandoval will deliver a State of the State speech and release his bud-get request, which is expected to in-clude proposals for bolstering educa-tion and health care funding.
Drop in traffic deaths in Clark
County in 2014. Last year, 170 people died in crashes in Clark County,
compared with 190 in 2013.
11%
SPORTS
WHO WANTS IT MORE?
UNLV and UNR players scramble to recover a loose ball during their game Jan. 7 at the Thomas & Mack Center. UNR won, 64-62, on a long-range shot with less than five seconds remaining. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
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9JAN. 11 - JAN. 17
LIFE
PREPARING FOR THE YEAR OF THE GOAT
Workers install a 950-pound Chinese dragon display at the Forum Shops at Caesars in celebration of Chinese New Year, which begins Feb. 19. This year is the Year of the Goat (or Ram or Sheep). (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
JAN. 6
JONES
ENTERS
REHAB
UFC light heavy-weight champion Jon Jones entered drug rehab after testing positive for the main metabolite of cocaine before his Jan. 3 vic-tory against Daniel Cormier in UFC 182 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Jones was tested randomly Dec. 4 by the Nevada Ath-letic Commission. Benzoylecgonine isn’t banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency for out-of-competition use, so Jones wasn’t penal-ized or suspended before he defeated Cormier by unani-mous decision.
POLITICS
BATTERED AND BRUISED,
REID COMES OUT FIGHTING
Sen. Harry Reid missed the fi rst week of Congress because his right eye was bloodied and smashed , his face swollen and bruised from broken bones, and his body stiff from three broken ribs.
“I didn’t get this black eye by sparring with Manny (Pacquaio),” Reid joked in a video he released from his home in Washington , D.C .
The injuries occurred when an exercise band snapped while Reid was working out at his home in Henderson.
Doctors ordered Reid to stay home , but that didn’t keep him from sending a feisty statement to the new Republican -controlled Congress .
“I have no intention of just rolling over,” he said.
BUSINESS
GADGETS
GALORE
Body-monitoring earbuds? Robot-ic plant feeders? Whatever your need, there likely was a gadget for it somewhere on the show-room fl oor of the International CES at the Las Vegas Conven-tion Center. The massive inter-national gath-ering brought together more than 150,000 people to pore over technol-ogy innovations presented by more than 3,000 exhibitors.
Number of single-family homes in Las Vegas that are listed for sale but have
no offers. That’s up 18 percent year over year, according to the Greater Las Vegas
Association of Realtors.
BOWL BETSPlace your bets: The Super Bowl betting number will be released by Las Vegas oddsmakers after the AFC and NFC championship games Jan. 18.
LIFE
CAPTURING THE MOMENT
Giovani Perez of Chicago and Andria Rojas of Ontario, Calif., take a selfi e as they ring in the new year during festivities on the Strip. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)
7,774
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
Cost of a tech upgrade at the XS nightclub at Wynn . The club added a pyro-
technic system, thousands of
LEDs and a new DJ booth.
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The sage grouse lives in the plains of Nevada and 10 other states. But as the West burns from wildfires and people
encroach on undeveloped land, the sage grouse’s habitat is shrinking rapidly.
So the federal government has given Nevada and other western states an ultimatum: Come up with a plan to protect the sage grouse or the federal government will list the bird as an endangered species, which could put a dent in Nevada’s economy by limiting recreation, ranching and mining in the bird’s habitat. Nevada lawmakers and state volunteers are working overtime to prove they can protect the sage grouse sufficiently on their own, but that’s easier said than done.
“Even in the best scenario, habitat recovery may be a long, arduous and expensive proposition,” says a pamphlet from Nevada Partners in Flight, a group of state and federal agencies, conservationists and research organizations dedicated to protecting the sagebrush where birds live.
Gov. Brian Sandoval created an expanded advisory council in 2012 to look into protecting the sage grouse. There also is a complex web of federal and state agencies, nonprofit organizations, local governments and researchers working on their own plans.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide separately in April whether the sage grouse should be listed as endangered in Nevada and California. It will propose a decision for all western states by September.
SAVING THE SAGE GROUSE
BY AMBER PHILLIPS | GRAPHIC BY TROY OXFORD
ENDANGERED OR NOT?
DWINDLING NUMBERS
WHY THE SAGE GROUSE SHOULD BE SAVED
The sage grouse’s health is a bellwether for many other animals that live in the same habitat. If the sage grouse isn’t doing well, it’s likely that more than 300 other species that rely on sagebrush, such as mule deer, pronghorn antelope and golden eagles, also are struggling to survive.
WHY LISTING IT AS ENDANGERED MIGHT BE A BAD IDEA
The sage grouse roams such a large chunk of the West that conservation is tricky and varies widely state by state. Critics say listing the bird would hurt Nevada’s economy by limiting recreation, ranching and mining, which netted Nevada $88 million in 2013. Others are concerned the federal government is listing the sage grouse solely to prevent energy development on public lands. Environmental groups such as Pew Trust and Western Values Project rebut that.
A century ago, an estimated 16 million sage grouse roamed the landscape from the Dakotas to southwestern California. Now scientists say the birds number fewer than 200,000 across 11 states.
The species’ decline has increased exponentially over the past few decades because of human development and wildfires.
In Nevada, the birds roam mostly on the sagebrush plains of Northern Nevada and avoid Clark County and Carson City. They have been found in 15 of Nevada’s 17 counties.
There were about 85,700 sage grouse in Nevada in 2012, but that number dropped to fewer than 77,000 in 2013 because of drought.
Sage grouse habitat Historical range Current range
Nev.
Utah
Colo.
N.M.Ariz.
Idaho
Wyo.
Mont.N.D.
S.D.
Calif.
Ore.
Wash.
Sources: Natural Resources Conservation Service; Nevada Department of Wildlife; Sage Grouse Initiative; Pew Charitable Trusts, Bureau of Land Management; Conservation Assessment of Greater Sage-grouse and Sagebrush Habitats, Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Sage grouse are about the size of large chickens. Males weigh 4 to 7 pounds, females 2 to 4 pounds.
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Sage grouse can fly but only about as high as a small tree. And a downside of flying: Their wide wings create loud flapping noises that attract predators.
LIMITED FLIGHT
Male sage grouse puff the feathers in their chests and push out two yellow air sacs in their throats to try to attract mates. The farther the sacs puff open, the louder the popping sound it makes, and the better the bird’s chances of mating.
Female sage grouse
Male sage grouse
Nevada sage grousemanagement areas
The average life span of the sage grouse is 1 to 1 1/2 years, although some have lived for as long as a decade.
LIFE SPAN
2010
2012
2013
2014 2015
The federal Natural Resources Conservation Service launched a local partnership of ranchers, universities and conservation groups called the Sage Grouse Initiative.
A joint California-Nevada coalition called the Bi-State Local Area Working Group, which formed in 2002, produced a comprehensive plan to protect the bird and its habitat in Nevada and California.
The Nevada Legislature created a four-person Sagebrush Ecosystem Program to focus on saving the bird throughout the West. It reports to the governor’s advisory council.
The governor’s council released a protection plan, but serious sticking points remain between the state and federal governments on whether that’s enough.
Sage grouse are picky eaters.
Their diet consists mostly of sagebrush,
although they also munch on insects and dandelions. Their sensitive stomachs can’t digest hard seeds
like other birds.
Scientists track sage grouse using GPS radio collars. Researchers can
ping the birds as often as every hour.
A limited amount of sage grouse
hunting is allowed in Nevada. Wildlife officials
say the birds that are hunted would die anyway because of loss of habitat
and predation.
Sage grouse face predators by air and
land. Ravens, hawks and eagles catch the slow, noisy fliers, while coyotes, bobcats and badgers also prey on the mostly ground-dwelling bird.
Even squirrels have been known to take bites out of
sage grouse.
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The sage grouse lives in the plains of Nevada and 10 other states. But as the West burns from wildfires and people
encroach on undeveloped land, the sage grouse’s habitat is shrinking rapidly.
So the federal government has given Nevada and other western states an ultimatum: Come up with a plan to protect the sage grouse or the federal government will list the bird as an endangered species, which could put a dent in Nevada’s economy by limiting recreation, ranching and mining in the bird’s habitat. Nevada lawmakers and state volunteers are working overtime to prove they can protect the sage grouse sufficiently on their own, but that’s easier said than done.
“Even in the best scenario, habitat recovery may be a long, arduous and expensive proposition,” says a pamphlet from Nevada Partners in Flight, a group of state and federal agencies, conservationists and research organizations dedicated to protecting the sagebrush where birds live.
Gov. Brian Sandoval created an expanded advisory council in 2012 to look into protecting the sage grouse. There also is a complex web of federal and state agencies, nonprofit organizations, local governments and researchers working on their own plans.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide separately in April whether the sage grouse should be listed as endangered in Nevada and California. It will propose a decision for all western states by September.
SAVING THE SAGE GROUSE
BY AMBER PHILLIPS | GRAPHIC BY TROY OXFORD
ENDANGERED OR NOT?
DWINDLING NUMBERS
WHY THE SAGE GROUSE SHOULD BE SAVED
The sage grouse’s health is a bellwether for many other animals that live in the same habitat. If the sage grouse isn’t doing well, it’s likely that more than 300 other species that rely on sagebrush, such as mule deer, pronghorn antelope and golden eagles, also are struggling to survive.
WHY LISTING IT AS ENDANGERED MIGHT BE A BAD IDEA
The sage grouse roams such a large chunk of the West that conservation is tricky and varies widely state by state. Critics say listing the bird would hurt Nevada’s economy by limiting recreation, ranching and mining, which netted Nevada $88 million in 2013. Others are concerned the federal government is listing the sage grouse solely to prevent energy development on public lands. Environmental groups such as Pew Trust and Western Values Project rebut that.
A century ago, an estimated 16 million sage grouse roamed the landscape from the Dakotas to southwestern California. Now scientists say the birds number fewer than 200,000 across 11 states.
The species’ decline has increased exponentially over the past few decades because of human development and wildfires.
In Nevada, the birds roam mostly on the sagebrush plains of Northern Nevada and avoid Clark County and Carson City. They have been found in 15 of Nevada’s 17 counties.
There were about 85,700 sage grouse in Nevada in 2012, but that number dropped to fewer than 77,000 in 2013 because of drought.
Sage grouse habitat Historical range Current range
Nev.
Utah
Colo.
N.M.Ariz.
Idaho
Wyo.
Mont.N.D.
S.D.
Calif.
Ore.
Wash.
Sources: Natural Resources Conservation Service; Nevada Department of Wildlife; Sage Grouse Initiative; Pew Charitable Trusts, Bureau of Land Management; Conservation Assessment of Greater Sage-grouse and Sagebrush Habitats, Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies
Sage grouse are about the size of large chickens. Males weigh 4 to 7 pounds, females 2 to 4 pounds.
SIZE AND WEIGHT
Sage grouse can fly but only about as high as a small tree. And a downside of flying: Their wide wings create loud flapping noises that attract predators.
LIMITED FLIGHT
Male sage grouse puff the feathers in their chests and push out two yellow air sacs in their throats to try to attract mates. The farther the sacs puff open, the louder the popping sound it makes, and the better the bird’s chances of mating.
Female sage grouse
Male sage grouse
Nevada sage grousemanagement areas
The average life span of the sage grouse is 1 to 1 1/2 years, although some have lived for as long as a decade.
LIFE SPAN
2010
2012
2013
2014 2015
The federal Natural Resources Conservation Service launched a local partnership of ranchers, universities and conservation groups called the Sage Grouse Initiative.
A joint California-Nevada coalition called the Bi-State Local Area Working Group, which formed in 2002, produced a comprehensive plan to protect the bird and its habitat in Nevada and California.
The Nevada Legislature created a four-person Sagebrush Ecosystem Program to focus on saving the bird throughout the West. It reports to the governor’s advisory council.
The governor’s council released a protection plan, but serious sticking points remain between the state and federal governments on whether that’s enough.
Sage grouse are picky eaters.
Their diet consists mostly of sagebrush,
although they also munch on insects and dandelions. Their sensitive stomachs can’t digest hard seeds
like other birds.
Scientists track sage grouse using GPS radio collars. Researchers can
ping the birds as often as every hour.
A limited amount of sage grouse
hunting is allowed in Nevada. Wildlife officials
say the birds that are hunted would die anyway because of loss of habitat
and predation.
Sage grouse face predators by air and
land. Ravens, hawks and eagles catch the slow, noisy fliers, while coyotes, bobcats and badgers also prey on the mostly ground-dwelling bird.
Even squirrels have been known to take bites out of
sage grouse.
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12JAN. 11 - JAN. 17
BY MIKE BLASKY | SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY
FINDING
THE
LINE
UNRAVELING A DIFFICULT
CHARGE OF RACISM WITHIN THE
METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT
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More than a year ago, an angry man took to Facebook and asked whether a race war was needed to cleanse America and repair its moral values.
Nothing about his comments was unique or noteworthy, especially on the Internet, where hatred and ignorance fester on message boards like cancer.
Except this man was a Las Vegas police offi cer, sworn to protect and serve everyone.
UNRAVELING A DIFFICULT
CHARGE OF RACISM WITHIN THE
METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT
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cers went to the unit’s lieutenant with their accusations — and screenshots of Kinch’s Facebook posts.
Lt. Clint Nichols, a longtime super-visor in Metro’s robbery/homicide bu-reau — and a black man — suspended Kinch immediately.
NICHOLS HAD SEVERAL REASONS TO
TAKE THE ACCUSATIONS SERIOUSLY.
His department was just a few years removed from intense scrutiny of its deadly force policies by the federal government, prompted by several con-troversial shootings in 2010 and 2011. And a Las Vegas Review-Journal inves-tigation revealed, in part, that Metro officers shot blacks at a higher rate than other races.
The department responded to the controversy by making sweeping changes to its policies, and the number of shootings has decreased in the three years since.
But Kinch’s comments were uncov-ered just as the nation’s focus honed in on race and policing, after controversial deaths of black men at the hands of po-lice in Ferguson, Mo., and New York City, leading to protests across the country.
Several officers said, while they don’t believe Metro has an extraordinary prob-lem with racial bias, one officer could de-stroy the department’s credibility.
“What if Kinch shot somebody after saying that stuff, and it got out? You think Michael Brown was bad. This would be worse. You can’t keep (Kinch)
That is one of several posts written by Metro Detective Bobby Kinch obtained by The Sunday.
Kinch’s posts shocked and offended many of his fellow officers, who viewed them as unfiltered public expressions of racism. But what really angered officers about Kinch’s behavior — which even-tually prompted an investigation by the Secret Service into threats against the president — was that Metro’s leadership did nothing about it.
After a long internal investigation and a months-long suspension, Kinch is back on the job.
The saga of what happened after the Facebook post touches on human trag-edy, public safety and the challenges of knowing what is in a person’s heart ver-sus what spews from his fingertips at a keyboard.
It also illustrates the difficulty police departments face as they struggle to monitor their own staffs, deal with the public transparently and create an in-ternal culture where problems can be addressed without bias. These things matter when you’re talking about peo-ple who carry guns, interact with the public in ways that require snap judg-ment and find themselves in potentially dangerous situations.
The Sunday spoke to multiple offi-cers with knowledge of the Kinch story, some of whom were upset about how the department handled its investiga-tion. All of the officers asked to remain anonymous because they feared retri-bution by Metro’s administration for talking to the media without permission from their bosses.
Kinch, however, isn’t afraid of talking. He defended his posts, claiming his com-ments weren’t intended to be racist. They were taken out of context by officers tar-geting him because of department politics and his outspoken nature, he said.
“They have an ax to grind,” he told The Sunday.
THE STRANGE TALE OF DETECTIVE
KINCH unfolded over almost a year. It began as many unfortunate stories do — with a rambling post on social media.
“It’s obviously coming to a boiling point! I say “F*** IT”! I’m ready now! Sooner or later, I would say sooner than later!” Kinch wrote (spelling out the profanity in his post).
“Thought I could make a difference, thought it would get better! See the mo-rale fabric of this Country get so trampled I wanna call it! GAME ON! I think we need a cleansing! Just me? What say you?”
Kinch, a 21-year veteran at Metro, posted the comments around Christ-mas 2013. The Sunday obtained several screenshots of Kinch’s Facebook posts, taken by officers who wanted to pre-serve them. The posts have since been shared widely across the department.
The detective often was intentionally provocative on Facebook, sometimes reverently arguing his position for days. A frequent target of Kinch’s outrage was President Barack Obama.
Kinch’s posts on this day were par-ticularly volatile — so much so, one of-ficer compared the tone and rhetoric to another Las Vegas man who called for a revolution and a cleansing: Jerad Miller, who, along with his wife, Amanda, am-bushed and murdered two of Kinch’s fellow officers in June.
Kinch said his posts simply were mis-construed. He was writing in response to news reports, such as Connecticut’s strict gun-control laws, he said. He also was angry about a lack of prosecutions for crimes involving the “knockout game,” in which people try to knock strangers unconscious with a single punch.
But he insisted his comments, no matter how his peers interpreted them, weren’t racist. His posts were about current events and intended for like-minded conservatives, veterans and constitutionalists, he said. They were intended to be abrasive; he wanted to start a conversation, he said.
“I didn’t call for a race war,” Kinch said. “I said, ‘If there was going to be one.’ I didn’t want there to be one. That comment had nothing to do with a par-ticular race. I said all races. That’s why it flies in the face of common sense to make that jump.”
Local activists who reviewed the posts were skeptical of Kinch’s reasoning.
“That’s evil. That’s incredibly scary,” said Laura Martin, a black advocate in
Las Vegas who works for the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, after a re-porter read her Kinch’s comments.
Martin, who has studied racial and so-cial injustice, wondered whether Metro ordered a mental evaluation or sensitiv-ity training for Kinch.
“There are a lot of good cops, but some of them have really bad attitudes (toward minorities),” Martin said. “They aren’t mentally there. It would be a service to the public if you don’t have a sociopath with weapons going into peo-ple’s houses and pulling people over.”
Several of Kinch’s fellow officers who saw the Facebook posts quickly sensed Kinch was heading over a cliff. They begged him, via Facebook, to stop writing.
“You’ve lost your mind. This may be the dumbest s*** you’ve ever posted. That’s saying a lot,” wrote Joe Gian-none, a detective in Kinch’s squad.
“Bobby, I’ve known you about twenty years and have a ton of respect for you. Please PLEASE do yourself a solid and don’t air things in this stupid thing called Facebook anymore,” Detective Bradley Nickell wrote.
Nickell, Giannone and Kinch all worked together in Metro’s career crim-inal section, a unit that includes the department’s highly-specialized fugi-tive task force and repeat offenders pro-gram. Detectives in the section, along with officers in SWAT, come in frequent contact with the city’s most dangerous criminal suspects, some of whom are black.
The only black detective in Kinch’s squad, Joe Winn, was particularly up-set, sources said.
The friction eventually spilled into the workplace, officers said, but the unit didn’t have a full-time sergeant supervi-sor at the time. Instead, the unit’s act-ing sergeant, who in rank was a peer of Kinch and Winn, ordered the detectives to keep politics away from the job. The acting sergeant also asked Kinch to de-lete his posts, sources said.
Kinch said he explained himself to Winn and thought the controversy was done.
“It was quashed,” he said.That should have been the end of it.
But staking out homes and chasing fu-gitives can be long, boring work, and sources said Kinch couldn’t resist pop-ping off to co-workers.
The animosity bubbled to the surface a few months later. But this time, offi-
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“Thought I could
make a difference,
thought it would
get better!.
See the morale
fabric of this
Country get so
trampled I wanna
call it! GAME ON!
I think we need a
cleansing! Just me?
What say you?”.
‘LET’S JUST GET THIS
OVER! RACE WAR, CIVIL,
REVOLUTION? BRING IT!
I’M ABOUT AS FED UP AS
A MAN (AMERICAN,
CHRISTIAN, WHITE, HET-
EROSEXUAL) CAN GET!”
— Bobby Kinch, on Facebook
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cers went to the unit’s lieutenant with their accusations — and screenshots of Kinch’s Facebook posts.
Lt. Clint Nichols, a longtime super-visor in Metro’s robbery/homicide bu-reau — and a black man — suspended Kinch immediately.
NICHOLS HAD SEVERAL REASONS TO
TAKE THE ACCUSATIONS SERIOUSLY.
His department was just a few years removed from intense scrutiny of its deadly force policies by the federal government, prompted by several con-troversial shootings in 2010 and 2011. And a Las Vegas Review-Journal inves-tigation revealed, in part, that Metro officers shot blacks at a higher rate than other races.
The department responded to the controversy by making sweeping changes to its policies, and the number of shootings has decreased in the three years since.
But Kinch’s comments were uncov-ered just as the nation’s focus honed in on race and policing, after controversial deaths of black men at the hands of po-lice in Ferguson, Mo., and New York City, leading to protests across the country.
Several officers said, while they don’t believe Metro has an extraordinary prob-lem with racial bias, one officer could de-stroy the department’s credibility.
“What if Kinch shot somebody after saying that stuff, and it got out? You think Michael Brown was bad. This would be worse. You can’t keep (Kinch)
on the streets,” a Metro officer said. Cal Potter, one of Nevada’s most prom-
inent civil rights lawyers, said he always believed race was a huge issue at Metro. He has sued Metro more than a dozen times over the past decades, winning million-dollar judgments for clients.
“They’ve had all these unarmed shoot-ings, and too many of them are black,” Potter said. “My clients are all black.”
Potter said Metro couldn’t tolerate Kinch’s type of behavior. That’s how sys-temic problems are created.
“These are the root problems of why people are killed,” Potter said. “This of-ficer’s psychological profile should have been exposed at the time of his hiring, but it wasn’t.”
Instead, the internal affairs diversity section reviewed the comments, but be-cause Kinch didn’t specifically identify a race or issue a threat, officials couldn’t determine a racial element.
Not everyone at Metro was satisfied with that resolution. If Kinch didn’t vi-olate the policy on race, was the policy strong enough?
“It didn’t sit well with a lot of peo-ple,” said one high-ranking official with knowledge of the case. “It expos-es some weaknesses we have in hold-ing cops accountable.”
This raises a critical difference be-tween the national debate with respect to police and race and what happened here in Las Vegas: police officers them-selves, from the lower ranks to the detec-tives and supervisors, were actively in-
volved in trying to address the situation and urging higher ups to take action.
ADDING TO THE CONCERNS AMONG
KINCH’S FELLOW OFFICERS, another problem surfaced before internal inves-tigators finished their inquiry.
Investigators received a photo of Kinch, apparently taken at his birthday party, of the detective pointing a hand-gun at a collectible plate of Obama, a gag gift from friends who knew Kinch dis-liked the president.
Deputy Chief Gary Schofield, the former head of Metro’s internal affairs bureau, immediately notified the Secret Service’s watch desk in Washington, D.C., telling them a highly-trained of-ficer in Las Vegas with access to weap-ons could be a threat to the president, sources said.
By the next morning, federal agents were preparing subpoenas to detain Kinch and raid his Las Vegas home, sources said.
“It was about to be a disaster. We had 30 minutes until doors were being kicked in,” an official with knowledge of the case said.
Investigators scrambled to find Scho-field, who had the day off from work, or a member of Metro’s executive staff.
Former Clark County Sheriff Doug Gil-lespie, who didn’t know about Schofield’s call to the capital, was notified about an hour before federal agents obtained sub-poenas. Gillespie was able to mitigate the situation and slow down the federal
probe, preventing an embarrassing scan-dal from becoming public, sources said.
Gillespie, who left office at the begin-ning of the year, didn’t return a mes-sage seeking comment. Neither did new Sheriff Joe Lombardo.
Kinch eventually was interviewed by Secret Service agents, who said they de-termined he wasn’t a credible threat to the president.
Kinch said he couldn’t go into details about the incident and wouldn’t say whether he pointed a gun at a picture of the president. He said he had to keep quiet because of a pending internal in-vestigation at Metro — initiated by him.
He filed a complaint because the pho-to in question was taken by his squad’s union rep, Kinch said. The rep, whom Kinch refused to name, held onto the picture for more than a year before try-ing to use it to ruin him, Kinch said.
“Why would a guy take a picture if he thought there was anything inappro-priate?” Kinch asked. “Wouldn’t he be compelled to immediately report it? He didn’t do anything for 14 months.”
Kinch said his union rep was angry because of department politics.
The issue? Kinch said he called for an emergency meeting of the union after several of its top executives, including former District Attorney David Roger, were caught by television cameras at Lombardo’s primary election party.
Roger, the union’s general counsel, shouldn’t have been at Lombardo’s party, Kinch said. The union had over-whelmingly supported underdog candi-date Larry Burns, and Kinch and several others felt the executives were under-mining the membership to scuttle the endorsement of Burns.
Kinch argued the executives should
Las Vegas who works for the Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, after a re-porter read her Kinch’s comments.
Martin, who has studied racial and so-cial injustice, wondered whether Metro ordered a mental evaluation or sensitiv-ity training for Kinch.
“There are a lot of good cops, but some of them have really bad attitudes (toward minorities),” Martin said. “They aren’t mentally there. It would be a service to the public if you don’t have a sociopath with weapons going into peo-ple’s houses and pulling people over.”
Several of Kinch’s fellow officers who saw the Facebook posts quickly sensed Kinch was heading over a cliff. They begged him, via Facebook, to stop writing.
“You’ve lost your mind. This may be the dumbest s*** you’ve ever posted. That’s saying a lot,” wrote Joe Gian-none, a detective in Kinch’s squad.
“Bobby, I’ve known you about twenty years and have a ton of respect for you. Please PLEASE do yourself a solid and don’t air things in this stupid thing called Facebook anymore,” Detective Bradley Nickell wrote.
Nickell, Giannone and Kinch all worked together in Metro’s career crim-inal section, a unit that includes the department’s highly-specialized fugi-tive task force and repeat offenders pro-gram. Detectives in the section, along with officers in SWAT, come in frequent contact with the city’s most dangerous criminal suspects, some of whom are black.
The only black detective in Kinch’s squad, Joe Winn, was particularly up-set, sources said.
The friction eventually spilled into the workplace, officers said, but the unit didn’t have a full-time sergeant supervi-sor at the time. Instead, the unit’s act-ing sergeant, who in rank was a peer of Kinch and Winn, ordered the detectives to keep politics away from the job. The acting sergeant also asked Kinch to de-lete his posts, sources said.
Kinch said he explained himself to Winn and thought the controversy was done.
“It was quashed,” he said.That should have been the end of it.
But staking out homes and chasing fu-gitives can be long, boring work, and sources said Kinch couldn’t resist pop-ping off to co-workers.
The animosity bubbled to the surface a few months later. But this time, offi-
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Kinch’s comments were uncovered just as the nation’s focus honed in on race
and policing, after controversial deaths of black men at the hands of police in
Ferguson, Mo., and New York City, leading to protests across the country.
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A NATIONAL ISSUE Protesters gather Jan. 1 at Grand Central Terminal in New York. A number of protests have been staged throughout the country after recent grand jury decisions not to indict white police officers in New York and Ferguson, Mo., over the deaths of unarmed black men. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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be fired, and that ticked off some people, he said. Kinch’s union rep came forward with the photo days after Kinch com-plained, he said.
“Somebody went to somebody,” Kinch said.
Chris Collins, executive director of Kinch’s union, agreed that Kinch made enemies at the department.
“No doubt he’s not a popular guy,” Collins said.
But Collins never thought there was a racial element to the incident. At the same time, however, he never saw Kinch’s “race war” posts on Facebook.
“He doesn’t like the president’s politics,” Collins said. “He’s entitled to his beliefs.”
At least one source said Kinch now must notify the Secret Service of his whereabouts whenever the president visits Las Vegas; other sources said the scrutiny of Kinch never rose to that level.
Kinch downplayed the incident. He said the Secret Service cleared him immediately.
KINCH, BY MANY ACCOUNTS, HAS
BEEN A GOOD OFFICER and detective without much baggage in his personnel file during his two decades at Metro.
“I never received a bad evaluation,” Kinch said. “In my entire career, I had no suspensions.”
But tragic events in Kinch’s personal life may have permanently altered the detective’s views, sources said.
In June 2007, Kinch’s elderly mother died after a robbery near Lake Mead Boulevard and Simmons Avenue in North Las Vegas.
The 75-year-old woman, Josephine Mascola, left her assisted living home about 2:30 a.m. in a motorized wheel-chair. She was independent, Kinch said, and likely was headed to the store or a casino. She was robbed and managed to alert employees at a convenience store but died from an underlying medical condition before she could identify any-one.
Her death was ruled a homicide, but investigators uncovered almost no de-tails about the robbery. No witnesses
came forward, and because authorities didn’t know exactly where the incident occurred, they never had a crime scene to investigate.
The loss of Kinch’s mother devas-tated him but also made him a better detective. Kinch now could empathize with victims of crime.
“I’ve walked in their shoes,” he told a newspaper in 2007.
But sources said Kinch disappeared in his job, blaming his mother’s death on the black gangs that controlled the streets.
There was no evidence, however, that his mother’s assailants were black or even affiliated with a gang. North Las Ve-gas Police spokeswoman Chrissie Coon said detectives never received a suspect description. The case remains cold.
Kinch was transferred out of the gang unit and sent back to patrol because his superiors worried he was more inter-ested in retribution than doing his job, sources said.
“Everybody liked Bobby,” one officer said. “But whatever happened to his mother affected him to the point where I’m not sure he should be on the street interacting with citizens.”
Kinch acknowledged that he believes a black gang killed his mother, despite the lack of evidence. He conducted his own investigation, independent of North Las Vegas Police, and found a black gang leader had been identified in a similar case not far from where he believed his mother was attacked, he said.
“As a cop, you don’t get paid to believe in coincidences,” he said.
But he challenged the notion that he was booted to patrol, an assignment that comes with less pay and prestige, because he was too deep into his moth-er’s case. He already had left the gang unit before he discovered the race of his mother’s alleged killer, he said.
Many at the department sympathized with Kinch after his mother’s death. But tragedy isn’t grounds for bigotry, police activists said. If Kinch is suffering, he needs professional help before return-ing to police work, Martin said.
“It’s scary to think that without evi-
dence, he assumes black people mur-dered his mother,” Martin said. “One of the things we advocate is that of-ficers go through consistent, periodic mental evaluations. They get them when they’re hired, but they never go through them again.”
INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS AND OF-
FICERS’ PERSONNEL FILES aren’t pub-lic record in Nevada, but Kinch con-firmed he received a written reprimand — the lowest form of department disci-pline — for breaking the agency’s social media policy.
That surprised many officers, who said they expected the detective to be removed from the street or even fired. It isn’t clear who suggested a written reprimand as punishment, but it likely wasn’t Kinch’s lieutenant.
Nichols, according to sources, sent a five-page memo to his superiors outlin-ing the reasons Kinch could no longer work as an officer. He also refused to allow the detective back in the career criminals section.
Instead, Kinch was transferred to the robbery section, another of Metro’s prestigious detective jobs. By remain-ing in the same bureau, Kinch was able to maintain the extra pay and benefits afforded by his previous assignment, sources said.
Nichols declined to comment about the Kinch case, citing internal investigations.
But he and other officers were disap-pointed by the outcome, sources said.
“We had a chance to do the right thing,” an officer said. “It would have been the easiest thing in the world to say (to people), ‘Look, you’re upset with what’s going on in Ferguson? Well, we had an officer here that did this crap, and we fired him. But we dropped the ball.”
Martin said she understands why offi-cers at Metro are afraid to speak out pub-licly against their bosses. But that makes it harder for the agency to keep an open, honest dialogue with the community.
“In the activist community, we deal with people who always refer to police as pigs or something that derogatory,
and we don’t condone that,” Martin said. “But people feel that type of anger because there are good cops out there, but they never call out the bad cops. If I was a Metro officer, I’d be calling out people publicly, my sheriff publicly.
“Would you want to work with someone like that?” Martin asked. “I wouldn’t be able to.”
Kinch said he doesn’t feel his com-ments were a mistake. He does regret not providing proper context, he said.
And to those who assume he’s a rac-ist?
“That’s pretty retarded,” he said.Kinch allowed that private citizens
likely would be fired for writing the same things he did on Facebook.
“If somebody took that out of context, they might,” Kinch said. “I know anoth-er thing about life and especially about Metro. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”
Kinch said he doesn’t hold grudges against the co-workers who turned him in, or Nichols, who suspended him.
“I would probably do the same thing if I was him,” Kinch said.
But he wishes they would have dug into his background or spoken to him. Kinch said he has dated black women and has never been the subject of a citi-zen complaint. But Nichols never inter-viewed him before he wrote the memo to Metro’s executive staff.
You can’t just assume someone’s guilty before you have all the evidence, Kinch said.
Lawyers defending suspects Kinch arrested soon could have a chance to test the detective’s credibility in court.
Metro’s robbery section, in a tactic that’s apparently common in police de-partments nationwide, assigns cases by a suspect’s race. Some detectives inves-tigate primarily white, Hispanic, Asian or black suspects.
Police say it’s easier for officers study-ing faces to recognize facial features from one ethnic group.
Kinch, according to sources, although still on desk duty, was assigned primar-ily to investigate minority suspects.
Kinch’s posts shocked and offended many of his fellow officers, who
viewed them as unfiltered public expressions of racism. But what really
angered officers about Kinch’s behavior — which eventually prompted
an investigation by the Secret Service because of threats against the
president — was that Metro’s leadership did nothing about it. (FILE)
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When Hardy and Tennille drove up to the Capitol gates for the fi rst day of orientation , security guards peered in, then waved the car past.
At metal detectors inside the Capitol, police ushered Hardy around.
Just days after the election, the entire Capitol Hill police force already had memorized Hardy’s face and those of his congressional classmates .
Just to be safe: After his swearing-in Jan. 6, Hardy received a lapel pin to identify him as a member of Congress.
BY AMBER PHILLIPSSTAFF WRITER
Congratulations, Cresent Hardy, you’re a member of Congress. You survived months of grueling campaign work and an election no one thought you could win.
¶ Now, the hard part begins. There are two offi ces in two states to set up, a staff to hire , ethics rules to learn and underground tunnels to fi nd. ¶ So for the new Republican representative for North Las Vegas and central Nevada — and anyone else who has won-dered — here’s a primer on how to set up a congressional offi ce.
The campaign staff that guided Hardy to victory might seem like an obvious fi t to help him navigate Washington, D.C. But Washington insiders convinced the former as-semblyman he needed staff with more experience in the Capitol .
So Hardy hired a chief of staff who has worked on Capitol Hill for almost two decades, including most recently running the offi ce of retir ed Rep. Buck McKeon, R-Calif., former chair of the House Armed Services Committee.
The chief, Alan Tennille, will take the lead in hiring the rest of the crew . Hardy’s offi ce will have about 15 full-time staffers and three part-time staffers in Wash-ington and Nevada, with a budget of about $1 million.
Hardy plans to take a slightly unusual approach with his hires in Nevada. The goal, he and Tennille said, is to beef up constituent ser-vices.
It’s a politically smart move . Establishing an experienced lo-cal team that can help people in District 4 navigate the federal bu-reaucracy should endear Hardy to voters. New members have little time to build a strong rapport with constituents if they want to get re-elected.
Well, two offi ces actually. Days after being elected, Hardy
traveled to Washington for a week-long new-member orientation. At the end came an offi ce lottery.
Hardy’s name was called early among the pool of 52 congressional newbies , and he got his fi rst pick: a fourth-fl oor offi ce in the historic Cannon House Offi ce Building.
(The other two offi ce buildings “kind of remind me of hospital en-vironments,” he said.)
Almost immediately he went to an offi ce in the Capitol’s basement to pick a layout. Design experts helped him fl ip through pages of fl oor plans suggesting where to put his desk and copier and which staff should sit together. The furniture in his offi ce is in good condition, so he won’t have to pick out anything new.
Hardy also approved the exist-ing drapes and curtains. Personal decorations will come later. ( Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., wanted to hang a mounted elk head in his fi rst House offi ce but it was too wide to fi t through the door.) Tennille said Hardy plans to spend a minimal amount to frame offi cial docu-ments as his career develops . Back home in Nevada, Hardy will keep former Rep. Steven Horsford’s dis-trict offi ce in North Las Vegas City Hall. He’ll use the same furniture, too.
Hardy also set up a two-bed-room apartment about 15 minutes from the Capitol that he’ll share with fellow Nevada Republican, Rep. Mark Amodei.
Offi cial stationery must have the member’s name and district but can’t include a state seal. Offi cial websites can’t mention the member’s party or advocate for any cause. Offi cial travel is reimbursable but not if campaign work takes place. And don’t even think about taking a fancy vacation from a lobbyist.
There are dozens of pages of rules for federal lawmakers to live by. Har-dy will rely mostly on his chief of staff to advise about what can and can’t be done. When in doubt, Hardy’s Rolo-dex will include the direct extension for the House Ethics Committee.
Hardy said “these ethics laws are good, solid ethics laws — as long as people live by them.”
During orientation, Hardy got a tour of the Capitol and its underground tunnels and subways. He can get from his offi ce to the House fl oor entirely underground.
He also learned the eight doors that lead to the House fl oor, and which offer the best chance of sneaking out undetected by reporters.
STEP 1
Hire staff
STEP 2
Pick an offi ce and decorate it
STEP 3
Learn the rules
STEP 4
Learn the secrets of the Capitol
Welcome to Washington
KEEPING THE CAPITOL SAFE
Furniture from congressional work-
rooms is shuffl ed in the hallway of the
Cannon House Offi ce Building in Washing-
ton as elected offi cials move in and out of
offi ces. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)
Gone are the days of ousted members destroying desks and smashing computers . Congress passed a law in the ’90s that holds outgoing members liable for damage to their offi ces .
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BY JACKIE VALLEYSTAFF WRITER
Twenty jurors got an early Christmas present in mid-
December: dismissal from what could have been a yearlong trial.
On the day opening arguments were to begin for a massive civil trial involving the defective Har-mon Hotel, a settlement was an-nounced between MGM Resorts International and con-tractors squabbling over who was responsible for the $500 million mistake.
The jurors’ civic duty was over before testimo-ny began. But their brief appearance in the court-room had been months in the making. Jury selec-tion alone took six weeks.
In Clark County, finding a jury can be tricky. Finding a jury for a trial that’s expected to last months or even a year can be nearly impos-sible. The difficulty stems from Las Vegas’ 24-hour economy, large pop-ulation of snowbirds, large number of non-English-speaking residents and transiency of the community.
“It’s harder for the court system to nail people down,” said Greg Hur-ley, senior knowledge management specialist at the Center for Jury Studies.
Clark County District Court pays jurors $40 a day, more than courts in many jurisdictions nationwide but still far less than a full day’s work on minimum wage, the Center for Jury Studies found. A trial that lasts a few weeks or even a few days could hamper a person’s ability to pay their bills.
State law prohibits employers from firing or threatening to fire someone because of jury duty, but companies aren’t required to pay employees while they serve as ju-rors.
“No judge on earth wants to force someone to serve on a jury for a prolonged period of time and not be able to make ends meet,” Clark County District Court Judge Jenni-fer Togliatti said.
In a city filled with bartend-ers, dealers and dancers working around the clock, the court also must consider sleep. Several years ago, the Nevada Legislature added a clause to its jury laws that bars employers from making people work swing or graveyard shifts on top of jury duty — a common sce-nario that caused problems in the courtroom.
“Nothing is worse than a juror falling asleep during a trial,” Togli-atti said.
District Court clerks use NV En-ergy records to summon jurors ran-domly.
During the 2013-14 fis-cal year, 9,166 criminal cases and 18,759 civil cases were filed in Clark County District Court, but only about 1 percent — 260 cases — had a jury trial. Another 52 cases had bench trials decided by a judge, and 87 were
short trials, which are expedited. Most last only one day.
The longest civil trial in Clark County District Court in 2014 last-ed 37 days, and the lengthiest crimi-nal trial lasted 14 days.
That’s why the prospect of a year-long trial in the Harmon case drew attention. Jury services sent sum-monses to 6,000 Clark County resi-dents.
How did attorneys try to find the right mix of men and women?
The court sought to pluck pro-spective jurors with the least amount of personal, professional or financial hardship — often people who are retired, unemployed, will get paid by employers during jury duty or are self-employed with flex-ible schedules, Togliatti said. At the same time, attorneys and judges work to ensure the jury reflects the community at large.
“One of our jobs is to make a re-cord of minority versus not mi-nority as far as a particular panel,” Togliatti said. “You have to get a good cross-section of the commu-nity.”
That can include judges, prosecu-tors and court employees, too. In 2003, Togliatti was chosen as a ju-ror for a civil liability case involving a plaintiff who slipped and fell in a casino restroom.
Prospective Clark County jurors must:n Be citizens of the United Statesn Be residents of Clark Countyn Have no felony convictions, unless civil rights were restoredn Understand English
Jury selection can be a trying process
n large number of non-English-speaking residentsn transiency of the community
n 24-hour economy (making it hard to find jurors available at the necessary times)
n large population of snowbirds (people who live here only for the winter months)
How are jurors selected?District Court clerks use NV Energy records to summon jurors randomly.
The longest civil trial in Clark County District Court in 2014 lasted 37 days, and the lengthiest criminal trial lasted 14 days.
“No judge on earth wants to force someone to serve on a jury for a prolonged period of time and not be able to make ends meet.”CLARK COUNTY CHIEF DISTRICT JUDGE JENNIFER TOGLIATTI
ALL ABOUT JURY SELECTION IN CLARK COUNTY
Southern Nevada can be a challenging place to find the right mix of jurors
If you serve on a jury or are excused, you will not be called again by the same court for at least 18 months.
Why is it hard to find jurors here?
How much are jurors paid?Clark County District Court pays jurors $40 a day.
How are jurors protected under state law?n Employers cannot fire or threaten to fire someone because of jury dutyn However, companies are not required to pay employees while they serve as jurorsn Employers cannot make people work swing or graveyard shifts on top of jury duty
JUROR COMPENSATION
TOGLIATTI
USAGE OF JURIES
Jury trial (260 cases)
There were
27,925 CASES
filed during the 2013-14 fiscal year in Clark County District Court.
9,166
CRIMINAL
18,759
CIVIL
Of those, only about
1 PERCENT
had a jury trial.
Bench trial (52 cases)
Short trial (86 cases)
*
The rest were dismissed or settled with plea deals.
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BY CONOR SHINESTAFF WRITER
It’s so common for pri-vate hospitals to ship
uninsured patients to public hospitals, there’s a slang term for what prompts the trans-fers: “negative wallet biopsy.” It means staff determined the patient can’t pay for care and therefore must be transported to a public hospital, which by law can’t turn people away.
For Clark County officials, though, such transfers are no joke. And they want the state Legislature to do something about them.
As part of their wish list for the upcoming session, county officials are asking Nevada law-makers to enact stricter rules about how local hospitals trans-fer patients, to curb private hospitals’ practice of transfer-ring uninsured or underinsured patients to University Medical Center. The measure would help UMC, which is publicly funded, reduce its operating costs by absorbing fewer losses from treating uninsured pa-tients.
The request is among sev-en pieces of legislation being pushed by Southern Nevada city and county governments for the upcoming session. Another 10 bill draft requests have been submitted by county and city government associations. More bills will be put forward by leg-islators once the session begins.
Local government lobbyists are optimistic about the out-come with Sen. Pete Goicoechea and Assemblyman John Ellison at the helm of the government affairs committees in their re-spective chambers. Goicoechea served for 15 years as a Eureka County commissioner, while Ellison spent eight years as an Elko County commissioner, meaning they are familiar with the challenges and needs of lo-cal governments.
Among requests for state lawmakers is action against private hospitals’ transferring of patients
HERE’S WHAT VALLEY GOVERNMENTS WANT
FROM THE LEGISLATURE THIS SESSION:
MORE AUTONOMYOne of the most per-
sistent conflicts between state and local govern-ments is over the con-
cept of home rule. Several states, in-cluding Nevada, give nearly all major decision-making authority to the state government, a situation that long has frustrated local governments. Part of the complaint is that because the Legis-lature meets only every other year, local governments can be hamstrung making decisions while waiting months or more for state approval.
Senate Bill 29, put forward by the Ne -vada Association of Counties, would carve out space for more local autonomy when decisions have to be made about public health and safety. Jeff Fontaine, the as-sociation’s executive director, said the bill is a good starting point for expanding lo-cal authority because it focuses on a nar-row section of the law. Two other, more expansive home-rule bills also have been filed with the Senate and Assembly gov-ernment affairs committees.
In addition, North Las Vegas is push-ing for more control with a pair of bills — Senate Bill 71 and Assembly Bill 64 — that would allow the city to amend its charter without legislative approval and enable the city council to make deci-sions previously left to the county com-mission.
MONEYState and local gov-
ernments also clash about how to split the bill when it comes to
providing services, with local officials bemoaning unfunded mandates passed down from the state.
Two bills — Senate Bill 16 and As-
sembly Bill 10 — put forward by the Nevada Association of Counties aim to increase the share the state pays for pre-sentencing investigations for crim-inals, used to determine jail or prison sentences, and for providing legal rep-resentation for indigent criminal de-fendants, which costs Clark County tens of millions of dollars a year.
HOSPITAL HELPSenate Bill 33, put forward by Clark County, would give UMC’s
governing board the ability to meet behind closed doors when discussing strategy and business decisions. The bill would reduce public transparency, but officials argue it’s needed to keep sensitive information away from competitors.
PUBLIC RECORDS FEES
Local governments want to add wording to Nevada’s public records
law to ensure costs are covered when fulfilling large records requests.
The proposed law allows for gov-ernments to charge 50 cents per page for electronic records, a nod to the fact that most government records are stored electronically and can be
transmitted by email or CD. The rate is the same local cities and counties can charge for physical copies.
Governments also will be able to charge a fee “equal to the actual cost required for an employee” to fulfill the request.
Both of the charges would apply only for large records requests that result in more than 25 pages returned or more than 30 minutes of staff time to fulfill.
ENTITY MIN. POP. NO. OF BILL DRAFT REQUESTS ALLOWED
County 700,000 4
School district 700,000 2
City (large) 500,000 3
City (small) 150,000 2
State association of cities or counties N/A 5
Incumbent Assembly member N/A 10
Newly elected Assembly member N/A 6
Incumbent senator N/A 20
Newly elected senator N/A 12
WHO CAN PUT BILLS BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE?
SOURCE: Nevada Legislative Council Bureau
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BY THE SUNDAY STAFF
The stock market hit its lowest point during
the Great Recession in March 2009. Companies around the globe struggled, and many in Las Vegas teetered on the edge of bankruptcy or collapsed.
Residents faltered, too, but people with foresight and money to invest saw opportunity in the pain. And their gamble paid off.
If you had invested $1,000 in the following companies at the lowest dip of the recent stock market crash, you’d have, at worst, booked a nearly 70 percent gain and, at best, realized profi ts of more than 4,000 percent.
WHAT IF
YOU’D
INVESTED?
Initial investment of $1,000 in March ’09
$10,000
$20,000
$40,000
$30,000
COMPANY RETURN FINAL AMOUNT
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) 4,445% $45,452
Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) 1,277% $13,765
American Express (AXP) 861% $9,613
Ford Motor (F) 833% $9,327
MGM Resorts International (MGM) 773% $8,725
Southwest Airlines (LUV) 698% $7,984
Home Depot (HD) 557% $6,565
Walt Disney (DIS) 545% $6,447
Nike (NKE) 434% $5,343
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) 396% $4,958
Allegiant Travel Co. (ALGT) 333% $4,325
General Electric (GE) 315% $4,149
Southwest Gas Corp. (SWX) 293% $3,925
Boyd Gaming Corp. (BYD) 280% $3,795
Microsoft (MSFT) 265% $3,647
Kroger Co. (KR) 262% $3,615
International Game Technology (IGT) 167% $2,667
McDonald’s (MCD) 114% $2,144
Wal-Mart (WMT) 107% $2,072
ExxonMobil (XOM) 68% $1,683
COMPANY RETURN FINAL AMOUNT
Wynn Resorts Ltd. (WYNN) 1,277% $13,765$13,765
Ford Motor (F) 833% $9,327
Southwest Airlines (LUV) 698% $7,984
Walt DisneyWalt Disney (DIS) (DIS) 545%545%545%545%545% $6,447$6,447
Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) 396% $4,958
General Electric (GE) 315% $4,149
Boyd Gaming Corp. (BYD) (BYD) 280% $3,795
McDonald’sMcDonald’s (MCD) 114% $2,144
Kroger Co. (KR) (KR) 262% $3,615
ExxonMobil (XOM) 68% $1,683
Dollar amount your investment would be worth today.
* Numbers are based on stock pric-
es at close of day March 9, 2009
and Dec. 19, 2014; adjustments
made for splits and dividends.
Source: FactSet
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CAN I GET RID OF MY UNDERWATER
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Many clients come into our office and say they got rid of their underwater house through a prior
bankruptcy — and many times, they are mistaken. While it is true you can “surrender” your home in a
bankruptcy, that doesn’t necessarily mean that surrender will get the house out of your name. ¶ To understand why the bankruptcy by itself won’t relinquish your interest in your real property, you first must understand how a mortgage works.
A HOME MORTGAGE IS MADE UP OF TWO LEGAL INSTRUMENTS: A NOTE AND A DEED OF TRUST. You can think of a note as an IOU or a personal promise to repay a mortgage. In contrast, a deed of trust is a lien on your property that allows your mort-gage lender to foreclose on the property if you don’t make timely payments on the note. A bankruptcy, whether it is a Chapter 7 or 13, relieves you only of personal responsibility for repaying the note. It does not permanently affect the deed of trust. What that means is that even after your bankruptcy is discharged, you still own your home. To walk away from your underwater house, you must take another step to get off title.
TO GET OFF THE TITLE OF YOUR UNDERWATER HOME ... You must complete either a short sale or a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, or your lender must complete a foreclosure. If one of those is not completed and you just walk away from your home, you may face additional problems in the future. For example, if someone gets hurt in your abandoned home or on the property, whether they are squatters or neighborhood kids, you may be found liable for their injuries.
NOTEAn IOU, or
personal promise to repay the mortgage
COMPLETE A SHORT
SALE
X
DEED OF TRUSTA lien on your property that allows a mortgage lender to foreclose on the home if you don’t make timely
payments on the note
LENDER MUST COMPLETE A
FORECLOSURE
OR OR
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?You must take additional steps to remove yourself from the title. If you want to keep the property, you can, but you must continue to make payments to the lender and/or modify your
loan. The lender can’t sue you personally for the mortgage debt but can foreclose if your payments aren’t current.
WHY?If this doesn’t happen, you could face
legal trouble in the future.
DEED OF TRUST
But you still own the home.
NOTEBankruptcy relieves your responsibility to repay the note.
A HOME MORTGAGE COMPRISES TWO PARTS
IN BANKRUPTCY
TO GET OFF THE TITLE
COMPLETE A DEED-IN-LIEU OF
FORECLOSURE
JUDAH ZAKALIK
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Steve Paik isn’t trying to make a name for himself. He’s not trying to be the face of something, and he won’t be seen as the figurehead of anything.
The new owner of Club Paradise would rather you not know who he is. Asked to pose for a photo to help promote the club’s official reopening, the head of the operation politely declined.
“No, I really don’t want to be known in this indus-try,” said the slender man born in Seoul, South Korea,
whose family moved to Philadelphia just two days before the U.S. bicenten-nial. “I try not to be so out front. I am in this business to make a living, not to socialize.”
He carries this philoso-phy in an industry where self-promotion is seen as both an art form and a necessary evil.
But one can understand why Paik comes off as so
demure. His father was an educator and minister. His cousin David Oh is the first Korean member of the Philadelphia City Council. His family founded the first Korean-American church in Philadelphia. He’s a member of a swanky country club whose members might not applaud one of their friends operating a strip club in Las Vegas.
Quietly, Paik has become a successful businessman, an American success story, though he made his money in an industry that characteristically is naughty, dirty and — especially in Vegas — cutthroat. He oper-ates adult clubs near Atlantic City and Philadelphia, making a good enough living to have traveled around the world. He took his wife and children, who attend private school, to the World Cup in Brazil last year and to the London Olympics in 2012.
Paik bought Club Paradise from Sam Cecola, who on a recent day happened to be in the club and appeared to have the run of the place, though he no longer has money invested in it. Cecola flew in from Chicago for the opening and was working in an undefined capac-ity writing a news release about all the celebrities and sports stars who visited the club over the years.
Cecola points proudly to that star-studded history, but under his tenure, Club Paradise shut down in June after a raid by Metro detectives and IRS agents acting on reports of credit card fraud and other violations.
That word — fraud — is key to Paik’s purchase of Club Paradise. He’d asked Cecola 4 1/2 years ago about buying the place, and Cecola put up a number that made Paik wince. But years later, Paik found coverage online of Cecola’s trouble at the club and sent an email that read, “Sam, seems like your circumstances have changed. Maybe I can be of help to you.”
Today, Paik promises to operate Club Paradise with class and integrity, and hopes to fill the 197-capacity venue with people who can spend moderately.
“I don’t need the few customers who are going to spend a lot of money,” Paik said. “I’d rather see a lot of people enjoying themselves with a small amount of money.”
Paik plans to track credit card receipts painstak-ingly, since that was a factor in the club’s closure last summer.
And he needs to enter the knife fight with limo and taxicab companies who bring customers to strip clubs but charge high per-customer fees. Limo companies can demand as much as $90 per head, even though the aver-
age club customer spends only about $60 per visit.Paik is learning, fast, how to operate in that culture.“If everybody else is doing it, paying limo and taxi
guys, I have to do it,” Paik said. “It’s unavoidable.”Asked what his imprint will be at Club Paradise,
Paik speaks with the precision of a CEO: “I intend to provide a good service and a fun environment where customers can come in and enjoy without spending a fortune.”
For Paik, that’s as close to brazen as you’ll get.
Unlike many in his industry, Club Paradise’s new owner prefers to be out of the spotlight
JOHN KATSILOMETES
The marquee for Club Paradise on Paradise Road, across from the Hard Rock Hotel, advertises its reopening
under new owner Steve Paik. Below, a worker readies the venue. (JOHN KATSILOMETES/STAFF)
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TRYING TECH ON FOR SIZE
BY ED KOMENDA | STAFF WRITER
In the not-so-distant past, technology that could fi t in your pocket was exciting. These days, it’s all about technology you can wear on your body. ¶ From 3-D glasses to fi tness tracker bands to a watch that rivals your iPhone, more and more wearable tech is seeping into everyday life. ¶ Here’s a look at some of the most popular wearable gadgets on the market today:
TAGG GPS PET TRACKER $99.95 / Amazon.com
Attach this device to your dog or cat’s collar, defi ne a safe zone around your home, and receive instant text and email alerts if your pet leaves the zone. A GPS in the collar shows where Fido or Fifi is in real time. Added bonus: You’ll receive notifi cations if the weather gets too hot or cold for your pet, and the tracker can monitor his or her fi tness and activity levels while you are away.
EPSON MOVERIO BT-200 SMART GLASSES $699.99 / Epson.com
These aren’t designed for consumers, but they have the potential to change the way many people do their jobs — doctors, retailers, pilots, repair technicians, construction workers. The glasses are equipped with a front-facing camera, and unlike Google Glass, each lens of the BT-200 has its own display . They are ideal for, say, displaying a set of 3-D blueprints in front of a construction worker or diagramming the human body for a surgeon in training.
GOPRO HERO4 SILVER $399.99 / GoPro.com
This is the fi rst GoPro product to feature a built-in touch display. Now you can control the camera, play footage and adjust settings by tapping the screen and swiping . The camera features a recording capability of 30 frames per second, for higher resolution.
FITBIT FLEX$99.95 / FitBit.com
Most fi tness trackers work the same way, tracking steps, distance traveled, minutes active and calories burned. The FitBit Flex does all that, while also connecting to free software that tracks diet, sets personal goals and congratulates you for a job well done . This upgraded version of the original FitBit also has a better snap-on wristband, and its software automatically tracks sleep patterns.
JAWBONE UP24$129.99 / Jawbone.com
Having trouble sleeping? Don’t feel like exercising? The Jawbone Up24 can help. The wireless wrist band tracks sleep patterns and the number of steps you take and reminds you to move when you’ve been inactive too long. The Jawbone also features a smart alarm, which wakes you at the ideal part of your sleep cycle.
fi tness and activity levels while you are away.
potential to change the way many people do their jobs —
camera, and unlike Google Glass, each lens of the BT-200
APPLE WATCH$349 / apple.com
Coming to Apple.com this year, this sleek watch works like a mini iPhone attached to your wrist. You can download apps , listen to music, access GPS and track your daily fi tness . You also can talk to friends and send text messages. Plus, it looks sharp.
FLASH DRIVE CUFF LINKS $100 per pair /Cuffl inks.com
These may be the perfect accessory for people who share a lot of documents or photos. The 4GB USB fl ash drive disguised as cuff links makes it possible to keep fi les on hand at any moment. And they are stylish. Finishes include white, gunmetal, silver and gold.
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATIONConvenience matters. Be realistic about how
far you’re willing to drive to the gym. If you’re more likely to exercise right after
work, consider finding a gym near your office or workplace. Otherwise, stick closer to home. It’s amazing how much of a burden driving an extra five minutes can feel like over time.
“It can be the most beautiful gym in the country, but if it’s not near you, you’ll find excuses not to go,” McCall said.
THE SOCIAL SCENETry to get a sense of the gym’s clientele. If you go often enough,
the gym can become a great social outlet, so choose a place frequented by the type of people you might enjoy getting to know. Some gyms cater to the young, single crowd, others to families.
“That’s why group fitness programs are so successful,” McCall said. “You’re there with friends and meet new people.”
And don’t necessarily dismiss a gym popular among co-workers. Chatting up your boss during a spinning class might improve your office relationship, McCall said.
KID-APPROVEDIf you have young children, squeezing in workouts can be difficult.
But it can be more attainable if your gym offers child care.Do your homework first, though. Are the child-care employees
state-certified and trained? Do they separate babies and toddlers from older children for safety? Ask about costs and schedules, too.
The benefits of a gym membership can extend to older children as well. Find out what classes and activities are offered for children and teens and the age minimum for using workout equipment.
THE GREAT OUTDOORSHate the thought of working out with a ceiling over
your head but can’t get motivated to go for a solo run? You’re not alone.
That’s why outdoor group exercise classes are becoming increasingly popular, McCall said.
Boot Camp Las Vegas is one example. Hourlong classes are offered at multiple parks across the valley.
THE PIGGY BANK FACTORMonthly gym fees can range from $10 to more than $100
for a single person and several hundred for a family. Figure out what you can afford ahead of time.
McCall compared it to choosing a restaurant: If you’re looking for a quick bite and don’t care much about variety, find a cheaper place. A richer experience, however, will mean forking over more money.
“Not all gyms are equal,” McCall said.If you want spa-like amenities or a wide range of classes,
be willing to dig deeper into your pocket. No matter the choice, though, paying a membership fee
should be good motivation to go.
SPOT CHECK Take tours of the gyms you’re
considering. Keep an eye out for dust or dirty surfaces. If the owners don’t keep the place clean, the exercise equipment could be in disrepair, too.
While you’re there, ask about classes offered, costs to attend them and certification of personal trainers and instructors. Knowledgeable trainers can help you reach your fitness goals more quickly without injury, McCall said.
ONLINE INFORMATIONAs more people strive to achieve healthy lifestyles
in addition to rock-hard abs, gyms are taking notice and launching blogs with recipes, weight-loss tips and workout plans. Such online perks can add value to a gym membership.
Gym hunters should consider whether membership comes with post-workout engagement opportunities, McCall said.
“Are they giving me resources outside the gym that I can use?” he said.
BY JACKIE VALLEY | STAFF WRITER
Another frosted Christmas cookie? No problem. ¶ One more frothy cocktail? Hand it over. ¶ An extra scoop of grandma’s butter-soaked mashed potatoes? Of course. ¶ If this sounds familiar, don’t despair. The holidays are meant for indulgence — that’s why we have New
Year’s resolutions. ¶ Among the most popular? Ambitious and enthusiastic vows to shed pounds, eat fewer carbohydrates and tone floppy muscles. ¶ Here’s the catch: Accomplishing such feats takes more than a verbal declaration. For many, it means joining a gym. And finding a gym that suits your fancy can be an undertaking, given the plethora of options available in the Las Vegas Valley. ¶ So before you
sign on the dotted line, consider the following tips from Pete McCall, a personal trainer certified by the American Council on Exercise.
FIND THE GYM THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
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Their websites provide information about how you can help support animal care in our community.LIFE
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LOOKING FOR A NEW BEST FRIEND?
The Animal Foundation and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are shelters dedicated to finding homes for dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and even roosters. Each week, we feature a selection of animals available for adoption.
William of OrangeAge: 1-year-old neutered maleBreed: Lionhead mix rabbit Description: William of Orange is a friendly, robust youngster who was rescued after being abandoned at a school. Adoption fee: $25
Dynamo (A817865) Age: 13-month-old neutered male Breed: Pit bull terrierDescription: Dynamo is a playful, friendly pup who will roll over for belly rubs. He can sit on command and would love to learn more tricks and obedience skills. Adoption fee: $105
PearlAge: 13-year-old spayed female Breed: Lynx point Siamese Description: Pearl relishes curling up for catnaps in your lap or at your feet. She seeks a quiet home where she will get plenty of affection.Adoption fee: $20
Frisky (A818205) Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: Terrier mixDescription: Frisky is more than just cute — he’s smart, sweet and friendly, too. He knows how to sit, walks well on a leash and enjoys be-ing around people. Adoption fee: $155
ChanceAge: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Bully retriever mixDescription: Chance warms up beau-tifully when he knows he can trust someone. He is house trained and compatible with cats. Adoption fee: $50
Major (A815677) Age: 2-year-old neutered male Breed: ChihuahuaDescription: Major likes children and cats, and he can run, jump and play for hours. Give him some patience and guidance, and he’ll reward you with a lifetime of love. Adoption fee: $155
LunaAge: 2-year-old spayed femaleBreed: Chihuahua Description: Luna is a 5-pound angel who wants to know what a loving home feels like. She is shy and does best with adults and calm dogs.Adoption fee: $75
Ash (A819346) Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic longhairDescription: Ash can be a little cau-tious, but go slow with him, and he’ll welcome your attention and affec-tion. He would love a forever home without dogs. Adoption fee: $80
DauphineAge: 1-year-old spayed femaleBreed: Dwarf mix rabbitDescription: Dauphine is fascinated by everyone and everything. Let her explore indoors by using baby gates to shield her from electrical cords and other dangers.Adoption fee: $25
Brent (A814969) Age: 5-year-old neutered male Breed: Domestic shorthairDescription: Brent is looking for a long-term relationship. He is friendly, affectionate and a great listener. Adoption fee: $80
DiscoAge: 10-year-old neutered maleBreed: ChihuahuaDescription: Disco is a gentleman looking for a stable, loving forever home. He still believes in human kindness and just wants to be adored.Adoption fee: $30
Zelda (A815483) Breed: Female shorthair rabbitDescription: Prefer pocket pets to dogs or cats? Give Zelda a home. This cute girl is sure to hop her way into your heart once you meet her.Adoption fee: $25
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BY TAYLOR BERNSTAFF WRITER
H
igh school basketball player Isaac Hamilton had his college choices narrowed down to UCLA, UTEP and UNLV.
On Nov. 16, 2012, the fi ve-star guard from California went on national television and picked the University of Texas, El Paso, a
huge get for the Miners and coach Tim Floyd, who as an assistant at UTEP coached Ham-ilton’s uncle more than 30 years ago. Shortly after the announ cement, Hamilton signed a national letter of intent .
But eight months later, Hamilton changed his mind and wanted to enroll at a school closer to home. His signature on the letter of intent forced him to sit out a season. He’s now a sophomore at UCLA in his fi rst year of college eligibility, having lost the fi rst year because of the contract he signed with UTEP.
Such a bind, and the one-sidedness of let-ters of intent, are why another fi ve-star play-er the Rebels are recruiting, Bishop Gorman senior center Stephen Zimmerman, won’t sign one.
“It had a big impact,” Lori Zimmerman, Stephen’s mother, said of Hamilton’s ordeal. “We were already discussing not signing, and that became our example of, ‘Look what hap-pens. This is why we’re not doing it.’ ”
Hamilton’s story isn’t unique. Every sea-son, players try to get out of signed letters of intent, and school s won’t let them.
Although most schools generally grant play-ers a release when there’s a coaching change — that’s how freshman Jordan Cornish landed at UNLV after signing with Tennessee — pro-grams occasionally invite bad press trying to make recruits honor letters of intent. Squab-bling often results when a player signs early with a smaller program then tries to get out of the deal when bigger programs take interest.
The Zimmermans took those problems off the table entirely by announcing in the fall that Stephen would sign a scholarship agree-ment when he announces his decision but not a letter of intent.
A scholarship agreement guarantees a player a scholarship but allows him to change his mind before the season and go to another program . On the other hand, once a letter of intent is signed, a school must agree to release a player from the agreement. If it doesn’t and the player chooses another school anyway, he has to sit out at least a year at the other pro-gram.
“The more I educated myself about the let-ter of intent and discussed it with Stephen, it
didn’t seem worth it,” said Lori Zimmerman , who handles media for her son . “I would see kids that tried to decommit, and it was a huge hassle.”
Zimmerman isn’t the fi rst player to refuse to sign a letter of intent during the recruit-ing process. But it’s rare, and he might be the most high-profi le example. Universities hold the upper hand and can pressure players to sign the letter s by warning that their spot s could go to other recruits unless they sign.
UNLV, Kansas, Arizona, Kentucky and UCLA, the remaining suitors for Rivals.com’s 10th-ranked player in the class of 2015, are willing to save a spot for the 7-footer, even if it means he could change his mind and enroll elsewhere in August, leaving the program in a lurch.
“I need to trust them, and in the same way, they need to trust us,” Lori Zimmerman said. “So if our relationship isn’t strong enough that they trust Stephen is going to honor his commitment without signing, then it’s not a good situation.”
At least one coach wasn’t happy with the family’s decision and during an in-home visit with the Zimmermans, brought an example of a national letter of intent fi lled out, Lori Zimmerman said.
NCAA rules don’t allow coaches to com-ment on specifi c recruits, but speaking in general about an athlete not signing , UNLV coach Dave Rice said he doesn’t have a prob-lem going after a player s in those situations if
the relationship is solid.“Recruiting is about trust,” Rice said. “I
want guys who want to be part of our pro-gram, so I trust when there’s a commitment that’s made, a player is going to honor that commitment. Just like when I offer a schol-arship and the player chooses to take it, they can trust me that the scholarship is going to be there for them.”
When Hamilton decided he wanted to stay in California, citing a sick grandmother, Floyd refused to release him.
“He had two choices: one, not to sign the letter of intent, or two, to fi le an appeal,” Floyd told the El Paso Times in July 2013. “I’m not releasing him. We have made our schedule based on having Isaac. People have bought season tickets based on our having Isaac. It’s too late. He can appeal, and we’ll wait to see what happens. If he is allowed out, we might as well not even have letters of in-tent.”
Floyd’s comments drew negative reactions across the country. With the public increas-ingly rallying against the NCAA, many won-dered why the system all but forces players, many of whom are minors, to sign binding legal documents.
Stephen Zimmerman’s decision isn’t ex-pected until at least March, after the state high school basketball tournament. His choice could affect future high-profi le re-cruits. Since he cho se door No. 1, how many will follow?
Stephen Zimmerman joins other fans taking in UNLV’s game against Arizona on Dec. 23 at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Zimmeran, a senior at Bishop Gorman High School, has not yet decided which college to attend. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)
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ʻ “I need to trust them, and in the same way, they need to trust us. So if our relationship isn’t strong enough that they trust Stephen is going to honor his commitment without signing, then it’s not a good situation.”
— LORI ZIMMERMAN
The signing experience of UCLA student Isaac Hamilton in 2013 contributed to Zimmerman’s decision not to sign.
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CASINO PROMOTIONSPLAZA
10x pointsDate: TuesdaysInformation: Earn 10x points on reel slots.
50-plus slot tournamentDate: WednesdaysTime: 10 a.m.Information: Best combined score from two sessions wins $1,000.
SOUTH POINT
Seniors 50+ weekly slot tournamentDate: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Information: Open to Club Card members age 50 and older. First entry is free with a swipe at a club kiosk; collect a second entry by earning 250 points and a third by earning 500 points. Top prize is $1,500; total prize pool is $5,200.
Point multipliersDate: Jan. 19Information: 5x points on reel slots; players who receive 1,000 base points will receive $15. 2x points on video poker; players who receive 1,000 base points will earn $6.
Drawings during football playoffsDate: JanuaryInformation: The South Point Poker Room will give away $100 during every quarter of all pro playoff games. One poker seat will be selected ran-domly each quarter for the chance to win $100. The player must be seated to win.
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 to 5x points on slot and video poker games.
STATION CASINOS
Thanks a Billion! Point GiveawayDate: Through Feb. 1Locations: All Station properties, Fi-esta Henderson and Fiesta RanchoInformation: Guests who swipe their loyalty card on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays instantly win 1,000 to 1 million points.
MyGeneration WednesdaysDate: Ongoing Time: 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Locations: All Station properties, Fi-esta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho
Information: The $108,000 Hot Seats Slots will award a MyGeneration Boarding Pass member (players 50 and older) $100 in slot play every 20 minutes from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Players must be playing slots or video poker and have their card inserted at time of play to qualify. Also, every Wednesday in January, the $72,000 Bingo Bonus will award a bingo winner $25 in slot play plus his or her cash winnings on each game during each session. Free slot tournament; bowling specials; and discounts on dining, bingo and bowl-ing when paying with points.
WILDFIRE
50-plus senior MondaysDate: OngoingLocations: Wildfire Sunset, Wildfire Boulder, Wildfire Rancho, Wildfire Casino & Lanes and Barley’s Information: Earn drawing tickets to win free slot play; 6x point multipliers; dining and bowling specials.
ALIANTE
Aliante Armada kiosk gameDate: Through Jan. 31Information: Guess the location of 12 ships on a kiosk game board. Re-ceive one free hit daily. Earn 150 reel points, 500 video poker points or $10 rated average bet per hour to re-ceive additional hits, up to three per day. A “miss” wins drawing entries; a “hit” wins prizes, including free slot play, dining and resort credits, point grants and more; each sunken ship wins a bonus prize. The first person to sink the entire fleet wins $10,000. Other players who sink the fleet win up to $1,000 in free slot play.
$70,000 Aliante Armada drawingsDate: Saturdays in JanuaryInformation: Ten names will be called, two people will play. Hits win from $100 in free slot play to $3,500. Other guests will receive $250 in free slot play. On Jan. 31, there will be drawings at 7:15, 8:15 and 9:15 p.m. Ten names will be called, with two people at each drawing earning a chance to play the Aliante Armada game. First place wins $5,000 in free slot play; second place wins $3,000 in free slot play; all other winners receive $500.
$5,000 Hot Seat Battle RoundsDate: JanuaryInformation: All carded slot play-ers qualify. On random days, guests will be picked to participate in the Aliante Armada Game.
Mobile madnessDate: Tuesdays in January
Information: Qualified guests will receive a message via the Aliante mobile app to swipe at a kiosk for a bonus prize. Prizes are free slot play up to $1,000.
$2,500 50-plus slot tournamentDate: Jan. 12Time: Noon-4 p.m.Information: Play in a free three-min-ute slot session. Top 25 scores will share $2,500 in free slot play. Open to all Aliante Players Club members 50 and older.
Prize is Right Spin and Win promo-tion on 50-plus Play DayDate: Mondays in JanuaryInformation: Earn 50 slot points and spin to win up to $500 in free slot play and other prizes. For Aliante Players Club members 50 and older.
January multipliersDate: Wednesdays in JanuaryInformation: Earn 5x multiplier on video poker and 10x on all reels.
Sweatshirt giveawayDate: JanuaryInformation: Earn 600 video poker points, 300 reel points or $10 rated average bet for two hours on table games and receive a sweatshirt. One per guest while supplies last. Limited to the first 5,000 guests.
WESTGATE
Rockin’ 777 slot tournamentDate: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysTime: 4-8 p.m. Information: Free for loyalty club members. Top five winners get $100 in free slot play.
DOWNTOWN GRAND
Electronic extravaganzaDate: Through Jan. 31Information: Earn one virtual draw-ing ticket for every 500 base points. Prizes include $50 to $500 in free slot play, a 60-inch LED Smart TV, Blu-ray Disc players, iPad Air, Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 and a Kindle Fire HDX. Drawings at 8 p.m.
Senior ThursdaysDate: Thursdays in JanuaryInformation: For loyalty club mem-bers 50 and older. Slot tournament at noon; blackjack tournament at 2:30 p.m.; 5x slot points; $5 free match bet.
Jacks or better 4-of-a-kind bonusDate: Through Jan. 26Information: Win free slot play for every natural 4-of-a-kind. Prizes from
$10 to $50 in free slot play.
Win up to 15X slot pointsDate: Tuesdays through Jan. 27Time: 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Information: Receive a pull tab at player services for 2X to 15X. Maxi-mum of one pull tab per member per day; prizes are not transferable. Mul-tiplier is valid for slot points earned.
Big Game Square ShowdownDate: Through Feb. 1Information: Receive one Big Game Square for every dealt blackjack with a minimum bet of $25. One prize of $250 to $1,000 in chips will be awarded during each quarter of the Super Bowl.
Takeaways and Giveaways drawingDate: Through Feb. 1Information: Earn one virtual draw-ing ticket for every 2,000 base points. Drawing will be one hour af-ter the Super Bowl. Five winners will be randomly selected to win prizes including $100 in free slot play or one of two signed football jerseys.
$20,000 Shaken Not Stirred slot tournamentDate: Jan. 23-25Information: Fee is $49. Prizes of $100 to $10,000 in free slot play awarded for first through 11th place. Winners announced Jan. 25. Includes special drawing; earn one ticket for every 500 base points; six winners will get $500 in free slot play.
Bring a friendDate: Through Jan. 31Information: Bring a friend to join the loyalty club; both the existing and new member will receive $10 in free slot play.
SILVER SEVENS
Point multipliersDate: Mondays, Thursdays and Satur-days in JanuaryInformation: Earn 12x points on select reels and video reels every Monday except Jan. 19; earn 7x points on select reel and video reel machines and 3x points on select video poker machines every Thursday; earn 10x points on select reels and video reels and 4x points on select video poker machines every Saturday.
Table games hot seatDate: Sundays through Thursdays in JanuaryTime: 3 p.m.-1 a.m.Information: One table game player will be selected randomly every hour to win a $25 promotional chip.
Choose-a-PaloozaDate: Fridays and Saturdays in Janu-aryInformation: Ten loyalty card holders
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$10 to $50 in free slot play.
Win up to 15X slot pointsDate: Tuesdays through Jan. 27Time: 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Information: Receive a pull tab at player services for 2X to 15X. Maxi-mum of one pull tab per member per day; prizes are not transferable. Mul-tiplier is valid for slot points earned.
Big Game Square ShowdownDate: Through Feb. 1Information: Receive one Big Game Square for every dealt blackjack with a minimum bet of $25. One prize of $250 to $1,000 in chips will be awarded during each quarter of the Super Bowl.
Takeaways and Giveaways drawingDate: Through Feb. 1Information: Earn one virtual draw-ing ticket for every 2,000 base points. Drawing will be one hour af-ter the Super Bowl. Five winners will be randomly selected to win prizes including $100 in free slot play or one of two signed football jerseys.
$20,000 Shaken Not Stirred slot tournamentDate: Jan. 23-25Information: Fee is $49. Prizes of $100 to $10,000 in free slot play awarded for first through 11th place. Winners announced Jan. 25. Includes special drawing; earn one ticket for every 500 base points; six winners will get $500 in free slot play.
Bring a friendDate: Through Jan. 31Information: Bring a friend to join the loyalty club; both the existing and new member will receive $10 in free slot play.
SILVER SEVENS
Point multipliersDate: Mondays, Thursdays and Satur-days in JanuaryInformation: Earn 12x points on select reels and video reels every Monday except Jan. 19; earn 7x points on select reel and video reel machines and 3x points on select video poker machines every Thursday; earn 10x points on select reels and video reels and 4x points on select video poker machines every Saturday.
Table games hot seatDate: Sundays through Thursdays in JanuaryTime: 3 p.m.-1 a.m.Information: One table game player will be selected randomly every hour to win a $25 promotional chip.
Choose-a-PaloozaDate: Fridays and Saturdays in Janu-aryInformation: Ten loyalty card holders
will be selected randomly to win up to $5,000 in cash and free slot play at 7 and 9 p.m. every Friday. Seven card holders will be selected randomly to win up to $2,500 in cash and free slot play at 7 p.m. every Saturday. Also includes a drawing; receive one entry for every 50 points earned.
Earn and rewardDate: Tuesdays in JanuaryInformation: Loyalty card holders can earn points to redeem for gifts, free slot play, comps and more. No point redemption is required.
Play and eatDate: Sundays in JanuaryInformation: Earn 300 same-day base points for a free breakfast or lunch buffet; earn 600 same-day base points for a dinner or brunch buffet; earn 2,500 same-day base points for a $15 credit to Sterling Spoon Cafe.
Nifty 50 slot tournamentDate: Wednesdays in JanuaryTime: 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Information: First prize is $1,000 cash. Earn entries through play.
RAMPART CASINO
Point multipliersDate: Mondays in JanuaryInformation: Resort Rewards players earn 4x points on reels and 2x points on video poker.
Bonus Point DayDate: Jan. 21Information: Summerlin and Sum-merlin Elite Resort Reward members earn 4x points on reels and 2x points on video poker.
$100,000 Keep It Or Risk ItDate: Fridays and Saturdays in Janu-aryInformation: Forty winners each weekend will have a chance to ac-cept a guaranteed $500 cash or risk it for a chance to draw to win up to $10,000 cash. One hour of $10 table play or 100 base points earn one en-try in the weekly drawings. Drawings at 6:15 and 8:15 p.m. Earn 10x entries Mondays through Thursdays.
$25,000 free hot seat drawingsDate: Thursdays in JanuaryInformation: Loyalty card members can win up to $200 in free slot play in each random drawing. Winner drawn every 25 minutes for slot play-ers and on the 45 of each hour for table game players. Drawings from 2 to 8 p.m.
$25,000 Polar Payout table drawingsDate: Fridays in JanuaryTime: 9 p.m.Information: Earn one entry for one hour of $10 table play. There will
be one $2,000 winner, four $500 winners and five $200 promo chip winners.
$5,000 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day candy bar giveawayDate: Jan. 19Information: Loyalty card members who earn 50 base points will receive a free candy bar; 100 bars will con-tain $50 free slot play hidden inside.
50-plus partyDate: Tuesdays in JanuaryInformation: Loyalty card players 50 and older can earn $100 free slot play bonus on all video reel machine jackpots over $1,200; a complimen-tary kiosk swipe if they earn 50 points and a second swipe if they earn 500; a bingo coupon for a free small rainbow pack in the electronic units for their next visit (minimum buy-in is required); and $5 lunch at buffet. In addition, they can play one free round in a slot tournament from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Summerlin and Elite players may receive an ad-ditional round). The best score will be used in the tournament, with 12 winners selected each week. The top prize is $1,000; a $15 free slot play bonus will be given to everyone who wins a round.
$6,500 Galleons of Gold mid-month drawingDate: Jan. 14Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m.Information: Loyalty card members who earn a base of 2,000 points in a calendar month can participate in the following month’s drawings, where 10 winners at each drawing will share $6,500.
GOLD COAST
Senior bonus daysDate: MondaysInformation: For guests 50 and over. Earn 10x points on reels and 5x points on video poker; play bingo with a free blue pack; free entry into a video poker tournament (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thurs-days) in which the top 35 finishers win prizes. Top prize is $500 slot dollars.
SUNCOAST
$25,000 hot seat drawingsDate: ThursdaysInformation: Up to $200 in free slot play. A winner from slots is drawn every 15 minutes and from table games on the 45 of every hour.
EL CORTEZ
Free Play Frenzy for jackpot winnersDate: JanuaryInformation: Loyalty card players who win a $200 jackpot or higher on a slot machine, video poker nickel ma-
chine, lower-domination machine or live keno will receive free play. Players who win a $300 jackpot or more on video poker 10-cent or high denomi-nation machine will receive free play.
Saturday Point Fever – The 1,000,000 Point GiveawayDate: Saturdays in JanuaryInformation: Players will receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week. Participants also can earn entry multipliers at the kiosks every day. Players must activate virtual drawing tickets at kiosks beginning 10 a.m. each Saturday. The virtual drawing will take place each Saturday with 10 players winning 100,000 points each week.
BINION’S
$2,000 blackjack tournamentDate: FridaysInformation: Throughout the week, guests on the casino floor can qualify to play in blackjack round from 6 to 8 p.m. The top three winners receive $250, $750 and $1,000.
TUSCANY
10x reels and video reels 7x video pokerDate: Mondays and FridaysInformation: Rewards members receive 10x points on slot and video reel games and 7x points on video poker games.
SLS
Winter warm-up giveaway and drawingDate: Through Jan. 30Information: For every 1,000 base points earned each week, guests will receive a gift or entry into a $20,000 cash drawing. Earn up to two gifts each week and keep playing for drawing entries. From Jan 26-30, receive a drawing ticket for every 500 points earned. The $20,000 Big Cash Drawing will take place at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 30. Five people will win cash prizes. The top prize is $10,000. Winners must be present to win.
SILVERTON
Mystery multipliersDate: Sundays in JanuaryInformation: Swipe loyalty card at a kiosk to receive multiplier of up to 20x points.
Earn and win dining creditDate: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in JanuaryInformation: Earn 100 points Jan. 13-15 for a tall Starbucks beverage. Earn 500 points on Jan. 27-29 for a $20 dining credit voucher.
Rock ’n’ roll swipe and win kiosk
gameDate: Saturdays in January
Information: Earn 300 points in one
day to play. Swipe loyalty card at any
kiosk to receive cash, free slot play,
dining credits and more.
Jackets in JanuaryDate: Jan. 20-22
Information: Earn 1,000 points during
the promotion period to receive a
Silverton logo jacket.
Seniors 50-plus clubDate: Mondays in January
Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Information: Cash drawings at 2, 4 and
6 p.m. Fifteen cash winners, including
one $1,000 and three $500 winners, at
each drawing. Register at the promo-
tions booth. Also, present a rewards
card and 50+ sticker to receive half-off
dining Mondays.
$10,000 Reel & Win weekly slot tournamentDate: Tuesdays in January
Time: Registration 11 a.m., tournament
noon-5 p.m.
Information: Open to rewards card
members. First entry is free; earn ad-
ditional entries for every 100 points
earned from noon to 4 p.m. Prize pay-
outs begin at 6 p.m., with a top prize
of $1,000 and a prize pool of $10,000.
CLUB FORTUNE
Top of the Hill slot tournamentDate: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays
Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Information: Cash prizes.
HOOTERS
5x pointsDate: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Information: Club members receive 5x
points on select slot machines.
VENETIAN AND PALAZZO
Progressive poker variantDate: Ongoing
Information: Players at Caribbean
stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’em and
three-card poker can make an optional
$5 side bet for a progressive jackpot.
RIVIERA
Weekly slot tournamentDate: Saturdays
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Information: First entry is free, with
additional entries per 500 points
earned that day. First place is $1,000
in slot play. Top 20 players win slot
play prizes, which must be used within
24 hours. Winners must pick up prizes
between 6 and 11:59 p.m. the day of
the tournament.
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How lawmakers can best use their time in Carson City
O n Jan. 5, Gov. Brian Sandoval was sworn in for a second term and, with his trademark optimism, declared that the state’s best days were yet to come.
The question, though, is how the state moves on to achieve its best days.
The governor will outline his vision Jan. 16 in a State of the State speech. Lawmakers will convene next month in Carson City for a 120-day legislative session.
Here are three key areas they should consider to help Nevada move forward:
EDUCATIONFact: In 2014, the Annie
E. Casey Foundation ranked Nevada’s education system the worst in the nation.
Nevada’s struggling schools are hardly a secret. Look at any legitimate ranking for educa-tion, and you’ll find Nevada near the bottom.
The debate over how to fix our schools has been boiled down to reforms versus fund-ing. The reality is that it will take both.
To its credit, Nevada has taken key steps toward im-proving education with reforms and an emphasis on STEM — science, technology, engineering and math —
education as a way of preparing the workforce. Those and other efforts need to continue.
But don’t forget about money. Although school crit-ics complain about the amount Nevada spends on edu-cation, it’s important to note the state spends below the national average per pupil.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTFact: The Tax Foundation
says Nevada has the third-best tax climate in the nation.
For nearly a century, Nevada economic development officials have trumpeted the state’s low taxes as a key to economic development, yet the tax rate alone hasn’t brought businesses rushing to the state.
Over the past few years, Nevada has taken a more methodical approach, using a plan spearheaded by the Brookings Institution and Brookings Mountain West at UNLV. The result is a more strategic effort and tar-geted recruitment of businesses that could be a great benefit to the state.
Nevada has seen its unemployment rate, once the worst in the nation, dip, but there still is more to do. The Legislature needs to continue to support such ef-forts by continuing to provide targeted tax incentives to bring key businesses here and fund grants to spur research and development. Support of higher educa-
tion, to develop an educated workforce, also is critical.
TAXESFact: The state Legislative
Counsel Bureau found total gov-ernment spending per capita in 2011 was the third-lowest in the nation, at $4,858, well below the national average of $6,445.
During the election, many civic and political leaders campaigned against a ballot initiative that would have created a business margin tax, saying it would be better to handle tax reform in the Legislature. The margin tax lost, so the upcoming session will be lawmak-ers’ chance to deal with tax reform.
The Legislature, not the ballot box, is indeed the ap-propriate place to handle tax policy. However, lawmak-ers over the years have been reluctant to deal with it, and the result is the state has a system that doesn’t work. Small businesses complain about unfair rates and regulations, while major retailers and big businesses can escape virtually tax-free.
Politicians and interest groups argue about tax rates and the amount of revenue the state pulls in, but there is general agreement the system is antiquated and in need of reform. The governor and Legislature should take on the politically risky task of tax reform. It is long past due.
n $10,559: National
average per-pupil
spending in fiscal
year 2011
n $8,527: Nevada’s
spending per pupil
in 2011
n 40 percent:
Share of Nevada
students who
failed to graduate
on time in 2011-12
n 6.9 percent: Ne-
vada’s unemploy-
ment rate
n 45th: Nevada’s
national unem-
ployment rate
ranking, the sixth
worst in the nation
n $2,518: State
government tax
revenue per capita
in 2013
n 28th: Nevada’s
national ranking
for state govern-
ment tax revenue
per capita
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
Hawaii Fest: Explore Hawaiian culture on the second day of this celebration featuring island-style food, handmade crafts, live bands and hula performances. Noon-8 p.m., free, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. Third St., dlvec.com. *Also: 4-8 p.m. Friday and noon-8 p.m. Saturday.
The Wisdom of Dreams: Join author and astrologer Cathy Pagano as she explores the meaning of dreams. 1 p.m., free, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-507-3964.
Music with the Classic Touch: A program of classical and popular pieces to celebrate the coming of the new year, co-sponsored by the Nevada Chamber Symphony. 3 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, lvccld.org.
Jewish Film Festival: The 14th annual Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival continues, with contempo-rary global Jewish cinema for the entire community. On Sunday, watch “The Outrageous Sophie Tucker” at 1 p.m. followed by “The Farewell Party” at 3:30 p.m. $10, Adelson Educational Campus, 9700 Hillpointe Road, lvjff.org. *Also: Through Jan. 25.
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
NV Energy solar workshop: Considering investing in a rooftop solar system? Representatives of NV Energy’s SolarGenerations program will explain the fundamentals of solar electricity and share consumer tips and resources. 12:30 p.m., free, Clark County Government Center Commis-sion Chambers, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, 866-786-3823.
House-flipping workshop: A free, two-hour workshop for beginning investors and real estate agents. Learn how to get started finding, fixing and flipping houses. Registra-tion required. 6-8 p.m., free, Hender-son Chamber of Commerce, 112 S. Water St., flippingworkshops.com, 323-365-1004.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
Sunset Garden Club monthly meeting: Join the Sunset Garden
Club for “Urban Wildlife in Our Back-
yards,” presented by Doug Nielson
of the Southern Nevada Department
of Wildlife. Noon-2 p.m., free, Paseo
Verde Library, conference room, 280
S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-492-
7252.
Blood donation: The American
Red Cross encourages eligible
people to become regular donors.
3-7:30 p.m., Paradise Church, 2525
Emerson Ave., redcrossblood.org.
*Also: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday,
Findlay Cadillac, 993 Auto Show
Drive; 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday,
Veritas Apartments, 3370 St. Rose
Parkway.
Stroke and brain injury support
group: For survivors of strokes and
brain injuries. Receive encourage-
ment and resources from other
survivors. Spouses, partners and
caregivers welcome. 3-4 p.m., free,
Centennial Hills Hospital, conference
rooms 1 and 2, 6900 N. Durango
Drive, 702-629-1309.
Mystery book club: Discuss “The
Woman in White” by Wilkie Collins.
6:15-8 p.m., free, Paseo Verde Library,
conference room, 280 S. Green
Valley Parkway, 702-492-7252.
Sports and the Mob: Experts in
sports betting, sports journalism,
athletics and regulatory control will
discuss corruption in sports and
sports betting and examine how the
Mob penetrated the sports world.
7 p.m., free, Clark County Library,
1401 E. Flamingo Road, lvccld.org.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
Introduction to Microsoft Excel: Learn to create, edit and format simple spreadsheets, perform calculations, save, print and open files. Participants must have basic computer skills. Class size is limited to 12 and is first come, first served. 10-11:30 a.m., free, Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-492-7252.
“The Issue of Driving: The Balance of Independence and Public Safe-ty”: Dr. Lisa Rosenberg, of Touro University Nevada, will lead a discussion about driving and older adults with early cognitive impair-ment. Noon-1 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-483-6055
Cash for College FAFSA work-shop: Fill out a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid experts will be available to help and answer questions. 6-8 p.m., free, Carol C. Harter Classroom Building Complex, Building C, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.
Healthy weight loss and member-ship drive: Integrated Weight Loss Program and the Women’s Council of Realtors will celebrate the new year with an evening of food, cocktails, raffle prizes and entertainment. Proceeds will go to the Shade Tree shelter for homeless and abused women and children. 6 p.m., $200-
$500, Bernard’s Bistro, 2021 W. Sunset Road, 702-381-0525.
UNLV jazz concert series: Enjoy a performance by the Joe Williams Every Day Foundation Jazz Sextet, part of a series that highlights student musicians from UNLV’s jazz studies program. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, lvccld.org.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
Walk with a Doc: Join UMC physicians at Springs Preserve for a free nature walk and health talk. 9:30-10:30 a.m., free, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.
Rehab job fair: The Hard Rock Hotel’s beach bar is hiring model cocktail servers, model bartenders, promotional models, barbacks, VIP hosts, lifeguards, cashiers, food runners, cabana attendants, retail workers and security officers. Wear swim attire and bring a resume. Applicants must be 21 or older. 2-6 p.m., Body English Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4455 Paradise Road, 702-693-5555. *Also: Friday.
Art at the Café: The Art of Travel exhibit brings together the view-points of a photographer, jewelry designer and mixed-media artist. Free, Rachel’s Kitchen, 9691 Trail-wood Drive. *Also: Through January.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
Healthier living class: Designed for people with chronic illnesses and family caregivers, each session in the six-week course will offer tips and tools to help enhance health and well-being. Registration required. 12:30 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-778-6702.
Winter Art Festival: The festival will include a reception, contest awards and art exhibition with paintings, sculptures and mixed-media pieces. 5 p.m., free, Stone Soup Art Gallery at North Las Vegas City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, cityofnorthlasvegas.com.
“Bug”: “Homeland” star Tracy Letts’ play tells the story of a middle-aged cocktail waitress haunted by her son’s disappearance and her burgeoning relationship with a Gulf War veteran plagued by nightmares. 8 p.m., $20, Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First Street, Suite 110 *Also: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22-24,
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29-31; 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
Partners in Policymaking: Learn about issues and policies related to disability and how to build produc-tive partnerships between people with developmental disabilities, family members and policymakers. Classes are once a month through August; applications are now being accepted online. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, nced.info/pip.
Making the Transition from Studio Art to Public Art: Designed for artists thinking about entering the field of public art. Artist Mary Lucking will review artist portfolios and discuss submissions, contracts, timelines, budgets, working with contractors and managing your project. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.
Botanicals and Beyond: What Would Nature Do?: What do a cocklebur, termite mound and
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UNLV jazz concert series: Enjoy a performance by the Joe Williams Every Day Foundation Jazz Sextet, part of a series that highlights student musicians from UNLV’s jazz studies program. 7 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, lvccld.org.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
Walk with a Doc: Join UMC physicians at Springs Preserve for a free nature walk and health talk. 9:30-10:30 a.m., free, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.
Rehab job fair: The Hard Rock Hotel’s beach bar is hiring model cocktail servers, model bartenders, promotional models, barbacks, VIP hosts, lifeguards, cashiers, food runners, cabana attendants, retail workers and security officers. Wear swim attire and bring a resume. Applicants must be 21 or older. 2-6 p.m., Body English Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 4455 Paradise Road, 702-693-5555. *Also: Friday.
Art at the Café: The Art of Travel exhibit brings together the view-points of a photographer, jewelry designer and mixed-media artist. Free, Rachel’s Kitchen, 9691 Trail-wood Drive. *Also: Through January.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
Healthier living class: Designed for people with chronic illnesses and family caregivers, each session in the six-week course will offer tips and tools to help enhance health and well-being. Registration required. 12:30 p.m., free, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Ave., 702-778-6702.
Winter Art Festival: The festival will include a reception, contest awards and art exhibition with paintings, sculptures and mixed-media pieces. 5 p.m., free, Stone Soup Art Gallery at North Las Vegas City Hall, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, cityofnorthlasvegas.com.
“Bug”: “Homeland” star Tracy Letts’ play tells the story of a middle-aged cocktail waitress haunted by her son’s disappearance and her burgeoning relationship with a Gulf War veteran plagued by nightmares. 8 p.m., $20, Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First Street, Suite 110 *Also: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22-24,
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
Partners in Policymaking: Learn about issues and policies related to disability and how to build produc-tive partnerships between people with developmental disabilities, family members and policymakers. Classes are once a month through August; applications are now being accepted online. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, nced.info/pip.
Making the Transition from Studio Art to Public Art: Designed for artists thinking about entering the field of public art. Artist Mary Lucking will review artist portfolios and discuss submissions, contracts, timelines, budgets, working with contractors and managing your project. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.
Botanicals and Beyond: What Would Nature Do?: What do a cocklebur, termite mound and
butterfly wings have in common? They all are examples of nature’s problem-solving strategies. Learn about biomimicry that inspires invention. 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., springspreserve.org.
Community safety forum: A forum on human trafficking in conjunction with Metro Police. 1 p.m., free, the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., themobmuseum.org.
Big Band Saturdays: Michael Evans Big Band with a Groove performs. 1-4 p.m., $15, Ron DeCar’s Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 702-453-8451.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18:
Living the Dream: Where Do We Go From Here?: Honor and cel-ebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with performances by Trinity Academy of Arts, the West Las Vegas Arts Center Performance Ensemble and others. 2 p.m., West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3989.
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Blogging can help businesses connect with clients in ways that conventional marketing doesn’t
How to expand your reachBY DANIELLE MCCREA | SPECIAL TO VEGAS INC
The Hot Dogs Adopt-a-thon wasn’t your average business promotion. The first-time Animal Foundation event featured pick-your-price adoption fees and more than 250 dogs who needed homes. ¶ Meghan Scheibe needed a way
to get the word out. The foundation had just relaunched its website, and Scheibe, the shelter’s marketing and public relations manager, had a blog she could press into service to engage the pet-loving community.
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$2.20Average cost of a gallon of gas as
of Jan. 5, the lowest average price
in nearly six years, according to
Oil Price Information Service.
600%Increase over regular rates
the average Uber rider
paid after New Year’s Eve
festivities in New York.
36%Share of employers who
say they plan to increase
full-time staff in 2015, the
highest since 2006,
according to CareerBuilder.
$34,367Average price of a new car in
December, the highest monthly
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47 48 5614 QUESTIONS, 14 WORDS Scott Muelrath, president of the Henderson Cham-ber of Commerce; and Patrick Duffy, president of the Las Vegas Art Museum board, on whom they would like to meet, their favorite pickup lines and the modern invention they can’t live without.
THE NOTESPhilanthropy, P46
MEET: REVIVE BRAND CO.Four young entrepreneurs from Las Vegas, inspired by the culture of the West Coast but with little experi-ence in the fashion indus-try, beat the odds to launch and maintain their brand of gear, which they bill as “luxury meets street.”
TALKING POINTSValley schools can’t keep up with tech sector, P49
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATIONA listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits.
MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWSCalendar: Happenings and events, P55
The List: Largest conven-tions in 2015, P60
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Nevada was among the U.S.
states with the highest Decem-
ber increase in small-business
employment .
The state’s small-business
employment index rose 0.3
percent during the last month
of 2014, according to Intuit
QuickBooks’ December Small
Business Indexes. Nationally,
businesses with fewer than 20
employees recorded a 0.1 per-
cent increase in employment.
Nevada was joined at the top
by Oregon, Virginia and Wash-
ington. Every state except Michi-
gan, Ohio and Massachusetts
showed gains in employment.
Data was collected from
about 250,000 small busi-
nesses that use QuickBooks to
do payroll.
Nationally :
■ Hourly employees were
paid more in December, with
average monthly pay climbing
about $4 from November to
$2,782
■ Average monthly hours
worked at small businesses
dropped slightly in December
to 109.2 hours
■ Small business revenue
increased slightly , while real
estate revenue dropped 0.2
percent in December.
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The Las Vegas chapter of the Asso-ciation of Fundraising Profession-als honored local philanthropists at its 23rd annual philanthropy awards luncheon. Honored were Victoria Fertitta, outstanding philanthropist; Debra Mills, President’s award for service to AFP; Jordan Coppert, outstanding youth in philanthropy; Art Marshall, outstanding volunteer fundraiser; Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, outstanding founda-tion; Lynn Etkins, outstanding fun-draising professional; Russ Kost III, lifetime achievement award.
The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation awarded three grants worth $9,500 to Boys & Girls Clubs in Nevada. The Southern Highlands unit received $5,000; the Elko unit received $3,000; and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Truckee Mead-ows, Fernley Intermediate School received $1,500.
The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, a nonprofit pediatric cancer outpatient treatment facility, received a $245,000 grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to expand a long-term follow-up clinic for childhood cancer survivors.
Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel offered veterans 1,500 free vacations and thousands of free tickets to an Orlando Predators arena football game.
United Nissan representatives and Forman Automotive Group owner Don Forman donated $5,000 to Three Square Food Bank from a test-drive fundraiser, enough to pro-vide about 15,000 meals.
The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation’s Shine for a Superhero 5k race and walk raised more than $196,000. More than 2,000 people participated.
The Gay and Lesbian Commu-nity Center of Southern Nevada received $10,000 from Mark Curry, founder of MacFarlane Group. The money will be used to provide health and wellness programs.
The Call of Duty Endowment and MGM Resorts International are supporting the “Boots To Busi-ness” veteran transition assistance program. The endowment selected the program to receive the 2014 Seal of Distinction Award, which comes with an initial $30,000 grant and operational advice and support. MGM Resorts International pledged $250,000 to the Nevada Military Support Alliance to help build the state’s first Fisher House for military families.
CenturyLink will give away $35,000 in grants to Clark County for tech-nology in classrooms.
The Henderson Police Officers’ Association Charitable Foundation donated $5,000 for SAFE House’s sixth annual “Run for Shelter” 5K
run and 1-mile walk. Tronox
donated $1,000. Fisher
Industries donated
$500.
More than
$7,000
was raised
for local
animal
shelters and
rescues at
the Family,
Fur & Fun Festi-
val. Sponsored
by Las Vegas
Hot Diggity
Dachshund
Club & Rescue,
a Halloween
costume contest raised more than
$2,000.
Nevada Public Radio’s fall
membership campaign
surpassed its goal
of funding
30,000 meals
for Three Square Food Bank. Sixty
percent
of people
who became
members
or renewed
memberships
selected the
“social good”
premium,
funding 38,910
meals for the
agency.
The NV Energy Foundation con-
tributed more than $455,000 to 35 nonprofit organizations statewide during the third quarter of 2014. Grants were awarded to 16 Southern Nevada organizations, including the Nevada State College Foundation, Teach for America, the Solar Elec-tric Power Association, HELP of Southern Nevada and United Way of Southern Nevada.
Southern Nevada McDonald’s own-ers donated more than $30,000 to 60-plus local educators. The money will pay for a teaching garden, robotics starter kit and silver mining camp learning experience.
The “Live Your Passion” Benefit and Concert, presented by Hyundai, raised more than $250,000 for the Lili Claire Foundation. Co-spon-sored by Warner Bros. Television, the event included a poker tourna-ment chaired by Jason Alexander and concert hosted by comedians Caroline Rhea and Aisha Tyler.
Joseph Miller, Fisher Industries Nevada area manager, and Mike Scronce, Fisher Industries Nevada operations manager, were named “Honorary Playmakers” by the Clark County Department of Family Ser-vices for their help on the KaBOOM! playground project at Childhaven.
Underprivileged children and fami-lies affiliated with After-School All-Stars Las Vegas, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada received free Thanksgiving din-ner during the 24th annual Turkey Gobble at Piero’s Italian Cuisine. Chefs and employees prepared 400 pounds of turkey, 1,100 pounds of potatoes, 2,000 rolls and 300 pies for 1,200 guests.
Convoy of Hope stopped at the Champion Center of Las Vegas to provide $1 million in free goods and services, including more than 35,000 pounds of groceries, haircuts, dental checkups, family portraits, health services, job and career services, a childrens carnival and more.
Arizona Charlie’s employees as-sembled about 60 Thanksgiving food boxes for families in need.
A yearlong “pay it forward” cam-paign by Matt Smith Physical Therapy continued over Thanksgiv-ing with local schools and students giving gifts to other schools and students. Sewell Elementary School received more than 800 “rainbow loom” bracelets, mostly made by students at Hayden Elementary School.
Three at-risk schools started an out-door garden classroom thanks to a $20,000 grant from Keep Las Vegas Beautiful. The money is being used at Vegas Verde Elementary, Gibson Middle and Matt Kelly Elementary schools.
Three high school students were honored by the Public Education Foundation and Montblanc in a “Write About an Adventure” creative writing contest. First place went to Tristan Graney (third from right), a junior at Nevada Learning Academy, who received a Montblanc Meisterstuck fountain pen and a $500 scholarship. Second place went to Frank Aguilar (second from left), a freshman at Basic High School, who received a $100 gift card to Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian/Palazzo. Third place went to Daniel Mallory (fourth from left), a junior at Green Valley High School, who received a $50 gift card to the Grand Lux Restau-rant at Venetian.
Among the winners at the Family, Fur & Fun Festival was Ali Olsen’s dachshund, Sofie, dressed as “Snifferella.”
Employees from M&M’S World and Ethel M Chocolates joined forces to help Habitat for Humanity. Last year, Mars employees donated almost 70,000 hours of time to support organizations worldwide.
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What modern invention can you not live without?
Screw-top wine bottles (also known as Stelvins).
If you could meet anyone — living or dead — who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask?
Legendary fly fisherman Lee Wulff. What was his greatest adventure?
Name your favorite television series and why?
“SportsCenter” or “Regular Show,” which I watch with my son. Mindless entertainment.
What moral values are essential for a successful career?
Honesty. Integrity. Treat others as you would want to be treated.
How do you define happiness?
Family.
How do you defuse stress or tension?
Fly fishing. Preferably amongst a robust Callibaetis hatch.
What is your favorite pick-up line?
What’s your next class? Worked on my wife.
Any guilty pleasure(s)?Wine.
What is your most embarrassing public moment?
Numerous. But probably still yet to come.
What words best describe the city you live in?
Boulder City: Quiet, simple and quaint. Small town atmosphere.
What is the most difficult task you accomplished last year?
Picking new exterior colors for our house. Nearly ended my marriage.
What is the most important topic for the Nevada legislature to address during the 2015 session?
K-12 education.
Any regrets this past year?Never slowing down.
What is your top priority moving into 2015?
Slow down.
14 QUESTIONS, 14 WORDS FOR 2014
(COURTESY) (STAFF FILE)
As 2014 wound down, we asked prominent Nevada businesspeople to answer 14 questions in 14 or fewer words. In this issue and for the next two weeks, we present their responses.
SCOTT MUELRATH, PRESIDENT, HENDERSON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
What modern-day invention can you not live without?
Toilet.
If you could meet anyone, who would it be and what’s the first question you would ask?
Golda Meir. Can you please drill some sense in them?
Name your favorite television series and why?
“Bewitched.” I escaped childhood while dreaming I was Endora.
What moral values are essential for a successful career?
Real authenticity to self and those around you.
How do you define happiness?
Embracing your faults and celebrating your strengths ... Sharing that with others.
How do you defuse stress or tension?
Turn an error/fault into a great laugh at your expense.
What is your favorite pickup line?
No line needed ... Just an interested look does it.
Any guilty pleasure(s)?Giving gifts and watching the
joy in their eyes, myself included!
What is your most embarrassing public moment?
Never have any ... I just create a joke and laugh my way through it.
What words best describe the city you live in?
True to who we are ...
What is the most difficult task you’ve accomplished this year?
Still working on it ... Getting to know me better.
What is the most important topic for the Nevada Legislature to address during the 2015 session?
Remember, you can and perhaps should be replaced if you can’t negotiate solutions.
Any regrets this past year?None.
What is your top priority moving into 2015?
To rid society of the need to overuse the word “awesome”! I mean ...
PATRICK DUFFY, PRESIDENT, LAS VEGAS ART MUSEUM BOARD
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Commitment to community
The Revive Brand Co. is owned and operated by, from left, Amanda Appling, Medin Gebrezgier, Cesar Santos and Jonathan Santos. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)
BY THE NUMBERS
2.67 PERCENTDrop from last year in
Nevada gaming revenue
for the
fiscal year that began July
1, according to the Nevada
Gaming Control Board.
58Number of applications
for medical marijuana
dispensaries denied by the
Clark County Commission,
continuing a battle with the
state over which businesses
will be allowed to operate.
610Number of seats at the
redesigned Buffet
at Excalibur.
$90,000Amount the U.S. Bureau of
Land Management recently
took in for selling 5 acres in
the south valley to the
Nevada Housing Division
— a 95 percent discount on
the appraised value of $1.8
million.
$641,000Amount online poker
generated in November
in Nevada, according to the
state Gaming Control
Board. Ultimate Poker, one
of Nevada’s three poker
sites, announced in
mid-November it was
shutting down.
$35 MILLIONPrice paid by Wynn Resorts
to buy property on a
contaminated site
along the Mystic River in
Everett, Mass., to build a
$1.6 billion casino.
$43.2 MILLIONAmount Allegiant Travel Co.
says it’s taking as a noncash
impairment charge on its
Boeing 757 aircraft, which
comprise a small portion of
its fleet.
$47.4 MILLIONAmount Nevada collected
in taxes for November
revenue, a 5.16 percent
decline from last year.
Describe your business.
We design and manufacture back-packs, duffle bags, laptop sleeves and stash pouches. The selection offered is simple and stylish while designed to be high quality.
The products we offer range in price from $45 for classic backpacks to $85 for duffle bags. Our products are sold online and in the LVCK store at Container Park.
Who are your customers?
Mainly high school and college students. But there are many folks who are developing a certain skill or talent, such as artists, BMX riders, videographers or other en-trepreneurs, and pursuing these people is crucial to the survival and growth of this brand. They provide the most word-of-mouth marketing for us, and they evangelize the brand message to others.
Our customers are forward thinkers who like separating themselves from the pack and leading.
What makes your business unique?
What makes Revive Brand Co. unique is our commit-ment to the growth and development of the community we live in. By supporting our customers who have some kind of ambitions or dreams, we engage them. This gives them a sense of ownership when it comes to our products that they may not feel when they purchase other bags.
Many companies make the same claim, but it’s prob-ably on the far outskirts of their overall marketing plan. With Revive, this is central to our method. We started this business when we were 19 and 20 years old. When starting a business with little to no money, it forces the owners to find creative and innovate ways to generate
sales and sustainability.
What is your business philoso-
phy?
Our philosophy is to listen to our customers. Engage them. Finally, re-spond with quality products that are an extension of them. This means that we are more tedious when it comes to our design process. From the first sketches to the final touches
of the manufacturing process, we try to keep our ears and minds open to the needs of our customers.
What’s the most important part of your job?
Research, research, research. Finding the right color schemes, patterns and materials is hard work. It is espe-cially hard when you don’t have a huge staff to source for these items and your own plant to develop them.
What is the best part about doing business in South-
ern Nevada?
There is a ton of growth in the city and it has no end in sight. New shopping malls and attractions are built almost every week, it seems. We also get a ton of support from Col-lege of Southern Nevada President Michael Richards and Dean Marcus Johnson, and our mentor, professor Kevin Raiford. CSN has a great program called the Business In-cubator, which started in 2011 and we were a part of.
What have you learned from the recession?
During a recession, opportunities pop up that would not be there otherwise. Things that cost a fortune when the economy was good may be affordable or even cheap. Stay-ing aware and alert during these times helps you be in posi-tion to recover faster or thrive afterward.
REVIVE BRAND CO.Address: 7260 W. Azure Drive,
Suites 140-626, Las Vegas 89108 Phone: 702-824-1892
Email: [email protected]: revivebrandco.com
Hours of operation: 24 hours a dayOwned/operated by: Jonathan
Santos, Cesar Santos, Medin Gebrezgier, Amanda Appling
In business since: 2011
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SMITH’S WORLD
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Vegas Sun. His work also is distributed nationally by King Features Syndicate.
See archives of his work at lasvegassun.com/smithsworld.
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T he earth is rumbling in Las Vegas, and not just on those rare occasions we experience an earthquake.
Our budding technology sector is doing ground-shaking stuff. Here’s a tiny sampling:n Banjo, a web startup, mines posts on other
social media sites to detect in real time events happening worldwide, from minor car crashes to riots and plane crashes. The site’s creators say they know about news before anyone else on the planet, except those witnessing it firsthand.n MedWand, developed by Dr. Samir Qamar of
Las Vegas, measures heart rate, body temperature, blood oxygen and other vital signs, and features a camera that can capture video from the ears, throat and eyes. The data are transmitted through a secure online connection to a physician, who can assess a patient’s health and determine whether he or she needs to make an office or hospital visit.n Gohunt.com provides Western big-game hunters all
the information they need to schedule and carry out a successful excursion.
That’s just a tiny sampling. Tech is exploding in Las Vegas, for reasons that include geography (we’re kind of an affordable suburb to Silicon Valley) and infrastructure (we’re at the crossroads of a vast network of fiber optics).
Based on the brilliance of the people behind these
innovations, the sky’s the limit for Las Vegas’ potential as a tech development hot spot.
But we’re limiting them — and by extension, our state’s economic growth — because of our education system.
As pointed out in a recent report by Brookings Mountain West, Nevada is in need of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) workers. We’re not producing enough from our schools to meet the needs of our innovators. And for all but the most optimistic Nevadans, the state’s track record on education funding offers little hope we can
make the investment needed.We are entering the 2015 legislative session with a
$162 million budget shortfall, and in November a GOP surge brought to power many legislators who champion keeping government spending in check. So the prospects of making strides in STEM education seem even dimmer.
The Republican lawmakers who stormed to power need to remember their promises to improve the state’s economy and should keep the Brookings report in the forefront of their minds as they head to Carson City.
Spending more now on education may hurt, especially given the budget situation, but if we have any hope of turning our budding tech industry from a ripple to a boom, it’s an investment that needs to happen.
Valley’s schools can’t keep up with tech sector
RIC ANDERSON
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Lance Gilman is the developer who helped Nevada land Tesla Motors. Gilman and his partners gave Tesla nearly 1,000 acres for free. In return, the state promised to build a road connecting Interstate 80 and U.S. 50. (KYLE ROERINK/STAFF)
$43 million Tesla payoff has believers — and critics BY KYLE ROERINKSTAFF WRITER
More often than not, Lance Gilman wears a cowboy hat.
“I feel naked without it,” he said. “I’ve always worn a hat, and I always will. Maybe they will bury me in one.”
But Gilman, 70, always takes off his hat for Gov. Brian Sandoval. And for reasons that go well beyond common etiquette, both men have good reason to tip their caps to each other.
The Nevada Department of Trans-portation board, of which Sandoval is a member, approved $43 million in October for a project that will help re-imburse Gilman and his partners for building USA Parkway, the transpor-tation corridor of Gilman’s Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center.
The money will pay for improve-ments to the existing six-mile stretch of USA Parkway and buy land from Gilman and his partners so NDOT can extend the road by 12.5 miles. When completed, the work will con-nect Interstate 80 to U.S. Highway 50 and help traffic flow more smoothly in the greater Reno-Sparks area.
In addition, the board approved $70 million for other construction costs related to the project.
Proponents of the project say it’s aimed at reaping Nevada’s economic development potential and was fu-eled by Tesla’s decision to build its $5 billion battery gigafactory there. Gilman played an instrumental role in landing Tesla, which became a po-litical triumph for Sandoval — proof that the state could attract a major employer under his watch.
But critics say the road project is a boon for Gilman and bust for the state.
n n n
Gilman is a tenacious Storey Coun-ty commissioner, a multimillion-aire and real estate tycoon known for owning a brothel and developing TRIC, touted as the world’s largest industrial park. It hosts such busi-nesses as Wal-Mart, FedEx and PetSmart.
The state’s $1.3 billion deal with Tesla wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for Gilman and his two part-ners: Don Roger Norman and Wil-liam Roger Norman.
Free of charge, they dished Tesla nearly 1,000 acres to build its factory at TRIC. That set off a chain of events that led to the funding from the state, giving Gilman and his partners some-
thing they’ve wanted for more than 15 years: a completed, state-funded USA Parkway.
In the early 2000s, Gilman lobbied lawmakers in Washington D.C. and Carson City for it. He lobbied so hard in 2001 that former state Sen. Mark Amodei wrote a resolution urging the state to contribute money to the road.
But Gilman didn’t get it.Instead, he and his partners in-
vested more than $60 million of their own money to build part of it. More than 5,000 trucks and other vehicles access the six-mile, four-lane road ev-ery day. After NDOT finishes its work in 2017, USA Parkway will be a state-maintained road that carries Tesla batteries to the rest of the world.
Gilman got the state payoff because Tesla was a convincing anchor ten-ant. The company’s namesake and futuristic polish promised the ar-rival of more blue-chip job creators and government revenue generators. Since mid-September, Gilman said he’s lined up at least 10 big-name companies vowing to make a home at the industrial park.
Gilman and his partners sold prop-erty to the state at a discounted $4 a foot to extend and improve the exist-ing roadway. Other property at his industrial center is going for up to $12.50, he said.
NDOT Director Rudy Malfabon said the project would collectively benefit Gilman and Nevada.
“We can’t argue the developers from the industrial center are going to have some money in their pock-ets,” Malfabon said. “But they did
take the risk at building the center in the first place.”
At the NDOT board meeting in October, Sandoval said there was a “critical need” for the state to finish USA Parkway.
“It will reduce commute times,” Sandoval said. “And I don’t want to underestimate that in any way for the individuals that are going to be work-ing out at TRIC. It means something to be home for dinner. … It means something not to be sitting in your vehicle for hours upon hours.”
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Gilman is a crafty businessman who has calculated million-dollar deals on napkins. He built a Harley-Davidson store. He bought a brothel on eBay.
His office on USA Parkway is 20 minutes away from downtown Reno. It is laden with maps. They sit on a conference table, stand on an easel and hang on walls. They demarcate cartographic views of the Western U.S., Nevada and — most importantly — local roadways.
As he sat at the table, Gilman used them to explain why USA Parkway was more than a windfall. Behind him, a steady flow of semi-trailers rolled on the road.
Supporters of the USA Parkway ex-pansion say the incomplete roadway creates a bottleneck of traffic that permeates throughout the state.
NDOT says the completed project will benefit the 30,000 daily drivers who use I-80 and U.S. 50 by reducing emissions and decongesting arte-
rial roadways. The roadway will save time for employees who work in the industrial center and live in Stage-coach, Yerington, Dayton and Carson City, allowing them to cut I-80 out of their commute, according to NDOT.
Currently, I-80 is the only way to access the industrial center. Without the parkway, there’s no direct way to travel north-south on U.S. 95 toward Las Vegas, Los Angeles or Phoenix. Truckers and employees have to drive dozens of miles east or west be-fore entering the roadway. USA Park-way will guide drivers headed south from the center onto U.S 50, which is a few miles from U.S. 95.
Critics of the project don’t doubt Nevada will benefit from the road. But considering the size of his tax-payer-sponsored payoff, they ques-tion if Gilman’s play was rooted in altruism.
The state got “snookered” on this deal, said Paul McKenzie, executive secretary-treasurer of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Northern Nevada/AFL-CIO.
He called the $43 million a misuse.“Normally when you build a road
like this, it is primarily for a commu-nity benefit,” McKenzie said. “This will make (Gilman’s) industrial park more valuable. It will make the prop-erty that he hasn’t sold more valu-able. He is the primary benefactor of the road.”
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Today, the industrial center covers 166 square miles, comprising 65 per-cent of Storey County. Small portions of the property also sit in Lyon and Washoe counties.
Before Tesla, there were 166 com-panies and 14 million square feet of buildings. Sewer, electricity and oth-er utilities come pre-installed. Storey County has streamlined its process for obtaining building permits and other bureaucratic requirements. With the price of the existing por-tions of USA Parkway included, Gil-man and his partners invested $87 million of their own money to start the park. They spent the money with-out a single credit line, Gilman said.
Gilman speaks about the site in rapid bursts, like an auctioneer at a sale barn.
“You can buy a site from me right now. You can buy an acre. You can buy 1,000 acres. You will have all your sewer, power, water, gas and your roadways. It’s all in,” he said.
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Beal Bank’s LV headquarters tiny, but deposits pack a punch BY ELI SEGALLSTAFF WRITER
Beal Bank USA’s headquarters in Summerlin is as plain and suburban as they come. It’s a strip-mall storefront, just two doors from a Domino’s Pizza and near a Hallmark store and McDon-ald’s.
It’s no ordinary branch, though. It holds about $2.2 billion in deposits, one of the largest stockpiles of any bank branch in Southern Nevada.
Beal is far from a household name, but its business is based in large part on savings accounts.
“Instead of spending money on branches that you don’t need,” Beal says on its website, “we’d rather pay you a higher rate on your deposits.”
With the Federal Reserve holding in-terest rates near zero since the econo-my crashed, savings accounts offer tiny returns around the country. The aver-age interest rate nationally on a one-year certificate of deposit is just 0.27 percent, down from about 10 percent in 1984, according to Bankrate.com.
Beal’s rates are higher than the na-tional average but not huge. Recently, for accounts with at least $1,000 de-posited on Day 1, the bank was offering 1.06 percent on a one-year CD.
Deposits with Beal have dropped, but profits are up.
The lender, with some 20 other loca-tions nationally, had $2.4 billion in de-posits as of Sept. 30, down 22 percent from a year earlier. However, it earned $388 million in net income from loans through Sept. 30, up 6.7 percent year-over-year, according to filings with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Beal Bank USA was founded by 62-year-old billionaire Andy Beal in 2004. He already knew Las Vegas. At 21, he was winning at the blackjack tables, but was 86’d from casinos for counting cards, according to a profile by the Dallas Morning News.
Spokesman Jim Chambless an-swered some questions via email. Ed-ited excerpts:
What sort of customers does the bank serve in Las Vegas?
Our customers include traditional purchasers of retail CDs and other sav-ings products at our branches; financial institutions that purchase CDs through listing services; and brokers, who pur-chase CDs on a larger scale. Beal has made very large loans to very promi-nent businesses in Las Vegas, but we do not share this information about our customers, even if public.
Beal has an unusually large amount of deposits in its lo-cal branch. Is that because of its interest-bearing savings ac-counts or some other reason?
Our deposits are exclusively in interest-bearing savings products, primarily certificates of deposit. Some portion of our current total is
sourced through wholesale channels and includes brokered deposits. The majority of our other deposits come from traditional retail branch cus-tomers.
How have the low interest rates affected Beal and its custom-ers?
The interest-rate environment has affected our customer base because of lower returns on their deposits. We anticipate that some may have sought higher investment returns, while accepting greater risk. Further, the rates have increased competition for deposits from customers seeking the security of CDs.
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Broker assesses status of ACA, Nevada Health Link BY KYLE ROERINKSTAFF WRITER
Pat Casale isn’t a doctor, but he spends his days working with the sick and uninsured.
The Las Vegas health insur-ance broker was tireless in his efforts to aid Nevadans dur-ing 2013’s disas-trous rollout of Nevada Health Link, the online
insurance marketplace selling health care plans offered under the Afford-able Care Act. Casale worked with state officials in multiple agencies, as well as the Governor’s Office, to ensure his clients were covered. Con-sumers — some with life-threatening diseases — came to him to enroll for insurance but were thwarted by faulty enrollment software built by Xerox, the tech contractor for the health link. Others paid for insurance but didn’t receive coverage.
Casale went on television. He ap-peared in newsprint. He screamed at bureaucrats and Xerox officials to get his clients coverage.
In the current open enrollment peri-od — which started in mid-November and ends in February — the situation is different for Nevada Health Link and Casale. The state ditched Xerox and plugged into a new IT system run by the federal government. And Casale is signing up customers without suffer-ing spikes in his blood pressure.
Casale spoke with VEGAS INC about what insurance brokers do, the latest open enrollment period and not getting paid.
Compared with last year, what’s the biggest difference you’ve seen in open enrollment?
The computer system is working. I get people enrolled in less than 30 minutes. People are getting the plans I expect them to get.
The state didn’t put out an es-timate for how many people
would enroll in plans offered on the exchange. What’s your best guess?
All said and done, in the end of Feb-ruary, between 40,000 and 44,000 on the high end. Thirty-two thousand to 36,000 on the medium end, and 30,000 on the low end.
Do brokers charge consumers for using their services to enroll for health care plans offered un-der the Affordable Care Act?
Not at all.
The average consumer may not know how an insurance broker can help them enroll for subsi-dized plans offered under the Affordable Care Act. What’s your main role?
My main role is to ensure the client buys the best plan for them and maxi-mizes tax credits offered.
Because of the faulty Xerox software, insurance companies didn’t pay you and other Ne-
vada insurance brokers for your services during the first open enrollment. You’re in a class-action suit to recoup damages. What’s the latest?
We are starting to get some of the money. Insurance companies are pay-ing us going forward. But we lost time and money. For the first six months of the last enrollment, we didn’t get paid for a lot of services. I estimate that I lost at least $25,000 to $30,000. It’s the first time in my career that I didn’t get paid for work. If I wrote a life in-surance policy and the commission is $1,000 when that policy gets issued, I get paid. With health insurance, you get paid at a month-to-month rate. (Last) year, that didn’t happen.
You’re originally from New York. What brought you to the desert to broker insurance?
The broker part wasn’t part of the plan. I came to Nevada because the state allows you to be able to own a home and offers a favorable tax sys-tem. The American dream was here.
CASALE
Washington-based grocer to acquire 7 stores in area BY ELI SEGALLSTAFF WRITER
A Pacific Northwest grocery chain is entering Southern Nevada with the purchase of seven Albertsons and Vons stores.
Haggen, based in Bellingham, Wash., is buying the groceries as part of a 146-store acquisition in the western U.S. that stems from a merger-related sell-off, the company said.
The portfolio sale is expected to close early this year, and Haggen plans to con-vert the stores to its own brand through-out the first half of 2015.
Haggen said it planned to keep the stores’ management teams, and all em-ployees of the acquired groceries “will have the opportunity” to work for Haggen.
Haggen majority owner Comvest Partners, a West Palm Beach, Fla., in-vestment firm, would not disclose the purchase price.
The deal, subject to Federal Trade Commission approval, is a major growth spurt for Haggen.
The grocer has 18 stores and 2,000 employees in Washington and Oregon.
If the sale goes through, the company will operate 164 stores and employ a workforce of more than 10,000 employ-ees, with new locations in Nevada, Ari-zona and California.
Albertsons owner Cerberus Capital Management reached a deal last spring to buy Vons owner Safeway Inc. for about $9 billion. The sale is expected to close in January.
Albertsons had 32 stores in Southern Nevada and Vons had 14 around the time the deal was announced.
Those companies said they would sell 168 stores nationally to four buyers to land FTC approval of the merger. Hag-gen was the only one to get locations in Nevada.
Haggen will acquire the following stores in Southern Nevada:n Vons: 1031 Nevada Highway, Boulder
City; 7530 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas; 1940 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas; and 820 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas.n Albertsons: 2910 Bicentennial Park-
way, Henderson; 575 College Drive, Henderson; and 190 N. Boulder High-way, Henderson.
Nevada gaming revenue slightly up, thanks to off-Strip increases
BY J.D. MORRISSTAFF WRITER
After three consecutive monthly declines, Nevada gaming revenue increased slightly in November com-pared with the year before, the state reported.
The Nevada Gaming Con-trol Board said casinos won $876.3 million in November, a 0.04 percent increase from the same month the previous year. But gaming revenue for the fiscal year, which began July 1, is still down 2.67 per-cent.
On the Strip, where a huge chunk of the state’s total is generated, gaming revenue dropped 4 percent from last year to $508.3 million. Bacca-rat revenue there declined 1.1 percent to $127.6 million.
The numbers told a bet-ter story for the rest of Clark County. Downtown Las Ve-gas gaming revenue rose to $42.8 million, a 12.76 percent
increase from the same time last year.
North Las Vegas and the Boulder Strip, meanwhile, re-corded substantial increases of 37.62 percent and 20.68 percent, respectively. Laugh-lin and Mesquite saw smaller increases of 12.77 percent and 7.03 percent, respectively.
Overall, Clark County’s gaming revenue was up just shy of 1 percent from last year.
Washoe County gaming revenue, on the other hand, dropped 0.16 percent. In Reno, casinos won $43.1 mil-lion, a 0.57 percent decrease compared to the year before.
Online poker pulled in just $641,000. One of Nevada’s three original online poker sites, Ultimate Poker, an-nounced it was shutting down in mid-November.
The state collected $47.4 million in taxes on Novem-ber’s revenue, a 5.16 percent decrease from last year.
Tweets turn Ultimate Poker’s demise into funds for charity BY J.D. MORRISSTAFF WRITER
It all started with a tweet.Late last year, Las Vegas-based pok-
er journalist Marco Valerio received a message from Ultimate Poker, the on-line poker website that recently shut down. It was cashing out his outstand-ing balance of 18 cents.
Valerio found the paltry cashout amusing. So he shared it with his 7,000 Twitter followers.
When he realized others were get-ting similar messages, however, he had a thought: What if they pooled the tiny amounts together and donated the to-tal to charity? It might not be much, but it could make a small difference in the lives of some.
Then professional poker player Dan-ielle Andersen chimed in. She agreed to match donations up to $500.
Andersen had a personal connection to the cause — she was a sponsored player for Ultimate Poker.
“It felt sort of like a parting gift from me,” she said in an interview.
And so what’s now called the Sim-ple Act of Poker Kindness, tracked by the Twitter hashtag #SAPK, began to snowball.
Andersen described it as an organic movement that evolved primarily through social media.
“There was no real advertising; we did no real media push,” she said. “It’s not like we had a team of people put-ting this together. It just kind of caught on.”
Like Andersen, others in the poker community began to throw in their support on Twitter, with some com-mitting to more than just a small check from Ultimate Poker.
Poker player Melissa Burr was one of those. She said she’d donate $1 — and then raised it to $2 — for everyone who retweeted her announcement.
What Valerio and others in the poker community did is not unique to #SAPK. During the social media fun-draising blitz, Valerio found out New Jersey poker player Billy Vogel had been gathering holiday donations from poker players for five years.
Valerio decided that some of the money raised through #SAPK would go to help Vogel’s efforts, though much of it would remain earmarked for a lo-cal Las Vegas organization. #SAPK, in turn, got a mention and a logo at the toy drive Vogel helped with in Atlantic County, N.J.
In the end, #SAPK raised about $3,360. Valerio said about $2,560 went
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Tweets turn Ultimate Poker’s demise into funds for charity BY J.D. MORRISSTAFF WRITER
It all started with a tweet.Late last year, Las Vegas-based pok-
er journalist Marco Valerio received a message from Ultimate Poker, the on-line poker website that recently shut down. It was cashing out his outstand-ing balance of 18 cents.
Valerio found the paltry cashout amusing. So he shared it with his 7,000 Twitter followers.
When he realized others were get-ting similar messages, however, he had a thought: What if they pooled the tiny amounts together and donated the to-tal to charity? It might not be much, but it could make a small difference in the lives of some.
Then professional poker player Dan-ielle Andersen chimed in. She agreed to match donations up to $500.
Andersen had a personal connection to the cause — she was a sponsored player for Ultimate Poker.
“It felt sort of like a parting gift from me,” she said in an interview.
And so what’s now called the Sim-ple Act of Poker Kindness, tracked by the Twitter hashtag #SAPK, began to snowball.
Andersen described it as an organic movement that evolved primarily through social media.
“There was no real advertising; we did no real media push,” she said. “It’s not like we had a team of people put-ting this together. It just kind of caught on.”
Like Andersen, others in the poker community began to throw in their support on Twitter, with some com-mitting to more than just a small check from Ultimate Poker.
Poker player Melissa Burr was one of those. She said she’d donate $1 — and then raised it to $2 — for everyone who retweeted her announcement.
What Valerio and others in the poker community did is not unique to #SAPK. During the social media fun-draising blitz, Valerio found out New Jersey poker player Billy Vogel had been gathering holiday donations from poker players for five years.
Valerio decided that some of the money raised through #SAPK would go to help Vogel’s efforts, though much of it would remain earmarked for a lo-cal Las Vegas organization. #SAPK, in turn, got a mention and a logo at the toy drive Vogel helped with in Atlantic County, N.J.
In the end, #SAPK raised about $3,360. Valerio said about $2,560 went
to St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in Boulder City and the rest to Global Medical Relief Fund, an organiza-tion Vogel supports through his fun-draising.
Valerio said he’s open to doing the fundraiser again in the future.
“I’m very moved, actually, by the demonstrations of kindness and be-
nevolence that I saw from so many of these individuals,” he said. “We’ve tapped into a giving spirit. I think the social media engine we’ve un-covered that can power contribu-tions is one worth looking into.”
He also emphasized how he hoped the fundraiser would counteract negative perceptions about poker
players, who aren’t always seen as the giving type.
Andersen echoed that sentiment.“We get kind of a bad rap for being
gamblers or whatever,” she said, “but I would actually say the poker com-munity in general has some of the most generous and honorable people you would find in your entire life.”
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‘Think of the blog as a central piece of your brand’The approach worked. One hundred forty animals
found homes that day, including 127 dogs. Since that June 2013 event, the foundation’s blog
has featured dozens more posts written by animal experts sharing the benefits and pitfalls of adoption and animal fostering, lists of breed traits, safety tips and more.
The blog offers the foundation — a nonprofit or-ganization that operates a shelter, adoption center,
spay-and-neuter clinic and low-cost surgery center — a way to engage with the com-munity.
“We want to be a commu-nity resource for people who have pets or who are looking to get one,” Scheibe said. “We want to provide people an op-portunity to engage and learn more about everything we
do.”Whether your business is a pet-adoption nonprof-
it, a boutique hotel or a mom-and-pop pizza shop, a blog can be an inexpensive tool to give you a voice and help you get the word out about what you do.
Lauren Levin is vice president of integrated mar-keting at SBE, the parent of company of SLS Las Vegas. Levin started SBE’s blog in March, several months before SLS opened. The results have been positive, she said.
“Think of the blog as a central piece of your brand,” Levin said. “Be engaging, and your readers will feel a part of that brand.”
Zach Miles is executive director of economic de-velopment and technology transfer at UNLV’s Divi-sion of Research and Economic Development. Miles has worked with more than 100 startups over more than a decade. He has seen blogs successfully test market fit, push promotions and build brand recog-nition.
“You can engage a huge community quickly,” said Miles, who also works as director of the Nevada Small Business Development Center at UNLV. “You can use a blog to be a sounding board for ideas, a low-cost research-and-development tool that lets you pivot quickly.”
Here are seven tips for business blogging.
DON’T SPAM“It’s an absolute no-no to always talk about your-
self,” Levin said. SBE’s blog is about more than hotel promotions.
For example, writers have examined Art Basel, a Mi-ami Beach art event (SBE has a hotel there) and top Las Vegas karaoke bars (none of which is in SLS).
BE A LITTLE ZANY“You can drive a lot more buzz if you’re ‘out there’
as far as your voice, but make sure you’re not aggres-sive,” Miles said. “You don’t want to bring antago-nism to your site.”
In a world where click-bait is king, a catchy head-line can make engagement soar. But you don’t want to risk the integrity of your brand for a few extra shares.
BE CONSISTENTHaving a blog (and keeping busy on social media)
lets customers know your lights are on. Not only can regular blogging drive search engine optimization, it can build a regular audience that returns to your site because it knows something new will be available.
Levin posts five or six times a week, or more if there’s a big event to promote.
TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU KNOWIf you sell skateboards, talk about the best skating
spots in your city. Use your expertise to your advan-
tage. If you’re feeling ambitious, forge partnerships with known industry experts and get them to guest post.
TEST YOUR IDEASUse your blog to test new products. Blogging,
combined with social media, is a perfect format for low-cost research and development. Float new ideas or products to see how your followers respond.
BE SHORT AND SWEETBlogging is not a long-form essay. You want to be
entertaining but also make your point before your reader clicks away. Goal No. 1: Make your post inter-esting enough that people share it on social media.
“Your blog needs to be easy to engage with,” Miles said. “Think about the most memorable interac-tions you have in a day.”
Blog like you text, Miles suggested. “People get their point across quickly in an amus-
ing, engaging way,” he said.
SHOW, DON’T TELLPeople love something to look at. Photos on Face-
book receive 53 percent more likes than text alone, a 2012 study by Hubspot found. So include photos, memes, gifs and videos in your blog posts.
A picture can get your message across in seconds. Reading text requires a much longer investment.
MILES
Don’t have a blog yet? Here’s what you need to get started.
FIND YOUR VOICE
Before you start publishing, decide on the tone of your blog. Do you sell life in-surance and want a serious tone to put your customers at ease? Or does your brand market to teens who enjoy jokes and memes?
CHOOSE TALKING POINTSFigure out what your brand can speak
about to gain credibility. SBE’s five talk-ing points are food, drink, art, design and travel, and the blog aims to serve as a “lifestyle guide” for customers.
Once you’ve decided on topics, create an editorial calendar and write sample posts to show stakeholders. Plan how often you’ll post and whom your writers will be.
REACH OUT AND PARTNERCreate a social plan. Build partnerships
with industry leaders who can promote your brand.
SBE, for example, works with guest blog-gers, such as chef Jose Andres, who have a large number of social media followers. A post authored by an industry leader or recognizable name and shared to his fol-lowers can go viral, increasing visibility of your brand dramatically and bringing an avalanche of hits to your site.
TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR BLOG OFF THE GROUND
The Animal Foundation uses its blog to promote upcoming events. This post was published in June 2013 in advance of the Hot Dogs Adopt-a-thon.
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Calendar of eventsMONDAY, JANUARY 12
UNLV Third Annual STEM Summit
Time: 3-4:30 p.m. Cost: Free
Location: Stan Fulton Building Ballroom, UNLV,
4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas
Information: RSVP to 702-895-1345
Panelists will discuss retention and recruitment,
working with federal entities, how to use program-
ming opportunities and approaches for recruiting
minorities in STEM and health sciences. Program
continues 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
Henderson Chamber of Commerce network-
ing breakfast: “Strategic Planning for Your
Business – Why You Need to Do It”
Time: 7-9 a.m. Cost: $25 for members; $45 for
nonmembers; additional $10 for walk-ins
Location: Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W. Warm
Springs Road, Henderson
Information: Call 702-565-8951
Bruce Ford, an executive at City National Bank, is
the featured speaker.
Society for Marketing Professional Services
luncheon: Economic Outlook 2015
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for members;
$50 for nonmembers (includes lunch)
Location: Maggiano’s Little Italy, Fashion Show,
3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas
Information: Visit smpslasvegas.com
Journalist Jon Ralston will moderate a discussion
about the economic outlook for 2015.
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce
policy committee meeting: Insurance
Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: Free
Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce,
575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas
Information: Call 702-641-5822
Explore issues relevant to health, property and
casualty insurance, and how each affects Nevada’s
business community.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce
policy committee meeting: Health care
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free; RSVP request-
ed
Location: Roseman University College of Medi-
cine, 10530 Discovery Drive, Las Vegas
Information: Call 702-641-5822
Chamber members and their employees can learn
about health care topics.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
“Forecast 2015 Southern Nevada’s Commer-
cial Market Recovery: Are We There Yet?”
Time: Registration begins 7:30 a.m.; program
ends 11:30 a.m. Cost: $80
Location: Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las
Vegas
Information: Visit naiopnv.org
The Southern Nevada chapter of the Commercial
Real Estate Development Association and the Lied
Institute for Real Estate Studies present a panel
discussion about Southern Nevada’s commer-
cial real estate market and a look at national real
estate trends.
Henderson Chamber of
Commerce: Foundations for Success
Time: 9 a.m.-noon Cost: Free, for Henderson
Chamber members only
Information: RSVP to Nancy Aquino at 702-992-
7200 ext. 0 or
Location: Henderson Business Resource Center,
Wells Fargo Building, 112 S. Water St., Henderson
Brian Mell, assistant marketing manager of
BannerView.com, will discuss search-engine op-
timization and social media and explain elements
crucial to companies that want to compete online.
Southern Nevada Association
of Women Attorneys January
luncheon and CLE: Ethics in 2015
Time: 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $32 for members;
$52 for nonmembers
Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W.
Brown Drive, Las Vegas
Information: Email [email protected] or visit
snawa.org
Dennis Kennedy of Bailey Kennedy will present a
one-hour ethics seminar.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
League of Women Voters of Las Vegas Valley
monthly meeting
Time: 9:30 a.m. breakfast; 10 a.m. presentation
Cost: $20 breakfast with reservation; $5 admission
Location: Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, Las
Vegas
Information: Call 702-464-7887 or visit lwvlasve-
gasvalley.org
David Byerman, former secretary of the Nevada
Senate, will talk about advocacy and the upcoming
legislative session.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
Henderson Chamber of Commerce new
member briefing
Time: 8-9 a.m. Cost: Free
Location: HBRC Seminar Room, Wells Fargo
Building, 112 S. Water St., Henderson
Information: Call 702-565-8951
For new members looking to increase their organi-
zation’s visibility through member benefits.
“The Great American Business Mixer”
Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: Free
Location: Blue Martini, Town Square, 6593 Las
Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas
Information: Visit dannyvegaslive.com
Network with local business leaders and entre-
preneurs in a friendly, professional environment;
geared toward getting name and brand exposure.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
American Institute of Architects Las Vegas
January membership meeting
Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: Free for AIA members;
$30 for nonmembers; RSVP required
Location: 5th Street School auditorium, 401 S. 4th
St., Las Vegas
Information: Contact Kelly Lavigne at 702-895-
0936 or [email protected]
Now that the Interstate 11 corridor connecting Las
Vegas and Phoenix is a reality and the Nevada
Department of Transportation designated U.S. 95 a
proposed route between Las Vegas and Interstate
80, what will come for growth and development in
Southern Nevada?
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
Henderson Chamber of Commerce
Roadmap to Success: “The Amazing
Secrets to Networking in the Chamber”
Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson
Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for non-
members; additional $10 for walk-ins; RSVP by
Jan. 20
Location: HBRC Seminar Room, Wells Fargo
Building, 112 S. Water St., Henderson
Information: Call 702-565-8951
David Dassow, director of the Las Vegas Marketing
Association, will be the featured speaker.
QuickBooks advanced class
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $299
Location: 10777 W. Twain Ave., Suite 225, Las
Vegas
Information: Call 702-457-9800 or visit
davehallsba.com
QuickBooks users can gain a better understanding
of payroll, inventory and reports.
Asian Chamber of Commerce
monthly luncheon
Time: 7:30-9 p.m. Cost: $35 for members; $45
for nonmembers
Location: Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road,
Las Vegas
Information: Visit lvacc.org
Rossi Ralenkotter, president of the Las Vegas Con-
vention and Visitors Authority, will speak.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
Urban Chamber of Commerce coffee mixer
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Location: Coffee, Tea or Me? Espresso Bar, 2600
W. Sahara Ave., Suite 121, Las Vegas
Information: Call 702-648-6222 or email info@
urbanchamber.org
Guests will receive complimentary coffee.
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Records and TransactionsBANKRUPTCIES
CHAPTER 11Flamingo-Pecos Surgery Center LLC4275 Burnham Ave., Suite 101Las Vegas, NV 89119Attorney: Zachariah Larson of Lar-son & Zirzow at [email protected]
BID OPPORTUNITIES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 132 p.m.Chiller maintenanceUniversity Medical CenterVeronica Kammler at [email protected]
THURSDAY, JANUARY 153 p.m.Annual requirements contract for full-coverage maintenance ser-vices for elevators and escalators located on pedestrian bridges lotClark County, 603474Adriane Garcia at [email protected]
3 p.m.Current production model 12-pas-senger prisoner transport vanClark County, 603554Sandra Mendoza at [email protected]
BROKERED
TRANSACTIONS
SALES$8,200,000 for 73,455 square feet, retailCraig Valley Plaza, 4180-4280 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas 89032Seller: Omninet Craig LLCSeller agent: Charles Moore, Marlene Fujita Winkel and Ashley Kolaczynski of CBRE Las VegasBuyer: Marker Craig LLCBuyer agent: Je� Chain of Millen-nium Commercial Properties
$7,506,450 for 69,173 square feet, o�ce building and eight residen-tial homes2975 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89146Seller: CMA Industries LLC and Solutions Holdings LLCSeller agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Jessica Cegavske and Roy Fritz of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc.Buyer: STORE Capital Acquisitions LLCBuyer agent: Did not disclose
$5,200,000 for 57,359 square feet, retail3640 Swenson St., Las Vegas 89169Seller: 820-860 Twain LLCSeller agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Jessica Cegavske and
Roy Fritz of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc.Buyer: Swenson Properties LLCBuyer agent: Did not disclose
$5,000,000 for 100,095 square feet, retail202-209 S. Decautur Blvd., Las Vegas 89118Seller: Wells Fargo care of Situs HoldingsSeller agent: Joe Bonifatto of Col-liers InternationalBuyer: Brixton CapitalBuyer agent: Did not disclose
$1,890,000 for 15,118 square feet, industrial6655 and 6659 Schuster St., Las Vegas 89118Seller: CPI Six LLC and CPI Seven LLCSeller agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Jessica Cegavske and Roy Fritz of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc.Buyer: Premium Produce LLCBuyer agent: Justin Michaels of The Cornerstone Co.
$1,325,000 for 7,000 square feet, retail2010 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas 89156Seller: 2010 E. Lake Mead LLCSeller agent: David Frear and Pat Marsh of Colliers InternationalBuyer: Carmar LLCBuyer agent: Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Jessica Cegavske and Roy Fritz of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc.
$600,000 for 2.3 acres, landOlsen Street and Eagle Rock Road, Henderson 89011Seller: Did not discloseSeller agent: Did not discloseBuyer: Blue Bell Creameries LPBuyer agent: Dan Doherty, Susan Borst, Chris Lane and Jerry Doty of Colliers International
$455,000 for 4,744 square feet, industrial3985 E. Patrick Lane, Las Vegas 89120Seller: Joyce LaGrangeSeller agent: Suzette LaGrange, Brian Ri�el and Tyler Jones of Col-liers InternationalBuyer: CIRTAP LLCBuyer agent: Did not disclose
$125,000 for 2,400 square feet, industrial2147 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89108Seller: CXA Corp.Seller agent: Chris Lexis and Joe Leavitt of Avison YoungBuyer: Jose Ramon Topete and Leticia TopeteBuyer agent: Martha Arriola of General Realty
LEASES$6,642,000 for 64,795 square feet, retail for 144 monthsRainbow Promenade, 2051 N. Rain-bow Blvd., Las Vegas 89108Landlord: CW Capital Asset Man-agementLandlord agent: Liz Clare and Jackie Young of Avison YoungTenant: Hobby Lobby StoresTenant agent: Bill Dunbar of Dunbar Commercial
$5,502,000 for 40,013 square feet, retail for 120 monthsRainbow Promenade, 2051 N. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 51E, Las Vegas 89108Landlord: CW Capital Asset Man-agementLandlord agent: Liz Clare and Jackie Young of Avison YoungTenant: American Multi-CinemaTenant agent: Did not disclose
$1,895,957 for 25,254 square feet, industrial for 65 months1181 Grier Drive, Las Vegas 89119Landlord: The Realty Associates Fund IX, LP Landlord agent: Did not discloseTenant: U.S Telepacific Corp.Tenant agent: Mike Dunn and Paula Lea of Cushman and Wakefield Commerce
$1,087,700 for 11,515 square feet, o�ce for 63 months6830 W. Oquendo, Suite 102, Las Vegas 89118Landlord: Sanmar Investments LLC and Healthinsight Corp.Landlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate ServicesTenant: Did not discloseTenant agent: Did not disclose
$388,800 for 4,800 square feet, retail for 60 months9640 W. Tropicana Ave., Suites 123-126, Las Vegas 89147Landlord: Teepee Development LLCLandlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate ServicesTenant: Studio Salons Tropicana LLCTenant agent: Did not disclose
$348,618 for 3,648 square feet, retail for 60 months3882-3836 Meadows Lane, Las Vegas 89107Landlord: Earl M Morimoto TrustLandlord agent: Justin Michaels and Elmore Bacon of he Cornerstone Co.Tenant: Great Clips Inc.Tenant agent: Mike Dunn and Paula Lea of Cushman and Wakefield Commerce
$195,465 for 2,075 square feet, retail for 66 months450 E. Silverado Ranch, Las Vegas 89123Landlord: Silverado Partners LTD
and Michael D Tarandy Revocable TrustLandlord agent: Todd Manning and Dan Hubbard of Cushman & Wake-field CommerceTenant: Sang Im Lee, Alan Harmon Lee and Lillian HyojinTenant agent: Stacy L. Inness of Bershire Hathaway Home Services
$86,862 for 1,188 square feet, of-fice for 40 months9121 W. Russell Road, Suite 112, Las Vegas 89148Landlord: Beltway Development Group LLCLandlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate ServicesTenant: Kindred Nevada LLCTenant agent: Did not disclose
$56,484 for 4,000 square feet, industrial for 24 months3210 W. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas 89102Landlord: Fisher Brothers Las Vegas LLCLandlord agent: Leo Biedermann of Cushman & Wakefield CommerceTenant: Pebble Stone Coatings Inc.Tenant agent: Did not disclose
$54,168 for 2,280 square feet, of-fice for 24 months1081-1091 S. Cimarron Blvd., Las Vegas 89145Landlord: CIMM81 LLCLandlord agent: Pete Janemark of Cushman and Wakefield CommerceTenant: Aristotle Electric LLCTenant agent: Did not disclose
$45,072 for 1,963 square feet, industrial for 36 months3021 Rigel Ave., Las Vegas 89102Landlord: Fisher Brothers Las Vegas LLCLandlord agent: Leo Biedermann of Cushman & Wakefield CommerceTenant: Desert Sun Entertainment LLCTenant agent: Did not disclose
$41,184 for 4,832 square feet, industrial for 12 months3206 W. Desert Inn Road, Las Vegas 89102Landlord: Fisher Brothers Las Vegas LLCLandlord agent: Leo Biedermann of Cushman & Wakefield CommerceTenant: A¥nitylifestyle.comTenant agent: Did not disclose
$39,714 for 1,182 square feet, retail for 39 months9640 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 114, Las Vegas 89147Landlord: Teepee Development LLCLandlord agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate ServicesTenant: Luxurious Living LLCTenant agent: Did not disclose
$31,904 for 622 square feet, retail for 40 months
Bianca Plaza, 2967 Industrial Road, Las Vegas 89109Landlord: Leonardi Properties Inc.Landlord agent: Lauren Tabeek of Voit Real Estate ServicesTenant: AAA Finger PrintsTenant agent: RG Boniella Real Estate
$29,640 for 2,016 square feet, industrial for 24 months2907 Meade Ave., Las Vegas 89102Landlord: Fisher Brothers Las Vegas LLCLandlord agent: Leo Biedermann of Cushman & Wakefield CommerceTenant: JRW Services LLCTenant agent: Did not disclose
BUSINESS LICENSES
A2 Auto Repair Business type: Automotive garageAddress: 1721 N. Decatur Blvd., Las VegasOwner: William Mananquil
Adams House Apartments Business type: Apartments Address: 305 N. 10th St., Las VegasOwner: Gateway LV LLC
Adriana’s Tax Services LLCBusiness type: Business supportAddress: 929 N. Pecos Road, Las VegasOwner: Jorge Vidaurre
Adrianna Wechsler Zimring Business type: Professional medical servicesAddress: 7341 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 170, Las VegasOwner: Adrianna Wechsler Zimring
Advantage Massage Business type: MassageAddress: 7380 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Lisa Agnew
Alex Mejia Business type: Real estateAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Alex Mejia
American Crane Business type: RentalAddress: 3756 E. Flamingo Road, Las VegasOwner: Bobstar Enterprises
Amerigas Propane Ltd. Partnership Business type: Express delivery serviceAddress: 4420 McGuire St., Las VegasOwner: Amerigas Propane Inc.
Anaya & Anaya LLCBusiness type: Rental propertyAddress: 3545 Rio Robles Drive, Suite A, North Las VegasOwner: Anaya & Anaya LLC
Records and TransactionsAngelo’s Pizza KitchenBusiness type: Restaurant Address: 5861 W. Craig Road, Suite 103, Las VegasOwner: Zardana LLC
Ann Evans Creative CostumesBusiness type: SalesAddress: 5025 Blue Rose St., North Las VegasOwner: Charlotte Miller-Evans
Barbara Kay Snyder Business type: Real estateAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Barbara Kay Snyder
Beaute Supplies On The GoBusiness type: Beauty suppliesAddress: 1323 Reverend Wilson Ave., North Las VegasOwner: Rosario Deniz
Boy Meets UniverseBusiness type: Education retailAddress: 2733 Tarbert St., Hender-sonOwner: Boy Meets Universe Ltd.
Bratton Enterprise LLCBusiness type: WebsitesAddress: 1349 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 316, HendersonOwner: Bratton Enterprise LLC
Brookstone Stores Inc. No. 990Business type: RetailAddress: 2225 Village Walk Drive, Suite 191, HendersonOwner: Brookstone Stores Inc.
Centurylink Communications LLCBusiness type: Public utility tele-phoneAddress: 6700 Via Austi Parkway, Las VegasOwner: Kay C. Buchart
Charnel Spa Business type: CosmetologyAddress: 820 Rancho Lane, Suite 60, Las VegasOwner: Nelly Scheer
Chase Insurance Agency Inc.Business type: InsuranceAddress: 1990 Village Center Circle, Suites 7 and 8, Las VegasOwner: James Cecil
Chase Insurance Agency Inc. Business type: InsuranceAddress: 761 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Gregory Quental
Citrus Apartments Business type: ApartmentsAddress: 60 N. Pecos Road, Las VegasOwner: Omninet Southwest LP
Collette’s Consultants Business type: Professional services Address: 325 S. Third St., Suite 6, Las VegasOwner: Collette Putnam
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Records and TransactionsAngelo’s Pizza KitchenBusiness type: Restaurant Address: 5861 W. Craig Road, Suite 103, Las VegasOwner: Zardana LLC
Ann Evans Creative CostumesBusiness type: SalesAddress: 5025 Blue Rose St., North Las VegasOwner: Charlotte Miller-Evans
Barbara Kay Snyder Business type: Real estateAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Barbara Kay Snyder
Beaute Supplies On The GoBusiness type: Beauty suppliesAddress: 1323 Reverend Wilson Ave., North Las VegasOwner: Rosario Deniz
Boy Meets UniverseBusiness type: Education retailAddress: 2733 Tarbert St., Hender-sonOwner: Boy Meets Universe Ltd.
Bratton Enterprise LLCBusiness type: WebsitesAddress: 1349 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 316, HendersonOwner: Bratton Enterprise LLC
Brookstone Stores Inc. No. 990Business type: RetailAddress: 2225 Village Walk Drive, Suite 191, HendersonOwner: Brookstone Stores Inc.
Centurylink Communications LLCBusiness type: Public utility tele-phoneAddress: 6700 Via Austi Parkway, Las VegasOwner: Kay C. Buchart
Charnel Spa Business type: CosmetologyAddress: 820 Rancho Lane, Suite 60, Las VegasOwner: Nelly Scheer
Chase Insurance Agency Inc.Business type: InsuranceAddress: 1990 Village Center Circle, Suites 7 and 8, Las VegasOwner: James Cecil
Chase Insurance Agency Inc. Business type: InsuranceAddress: 761 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Gregory Quental
Citrus Apartments Business type: ApartmentsAddress: 60 N. Pecos Road, Las VegasOwner: Omninet Southwest LP
Collette’s Consultants Business type: Professional services Address: 325 S. Third St., Suite 6, Las VegasOwner: Collette Putnam
Cricket Wireless Business type: RetailAddress: 1020 W. Owens Ave., Las VegasOwner: Wireless & Beyond NV LLC
Crosby & Fox LLCBusiness type: Professional services Address: 710 S. Eighth St., Las VegasOwner: David M. Crosby
CS Autohaus LLCBusiness type: Automotive salesAddress: 3170 Polaris Ave., Suite 34, Las VegasOwner: Curt Schmalz
Culichi SushiBusiness type: RestaurantAddress: 2462 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las VegasOwner: Culichi Inc.
Dax Jones Business type: InsuranceAddress: 9555 Hillwood Drive, Suite 140, Las VegasOwner: Dax Jones
Dischbein Motor SportsBusiness type: Automobile garageAddress: 2926 Brookspark Drive, North Las VegasOwner: Dischbein Motor Sports
Doty OriginalsBusiness type: TruckingAddress: 4718 Magic Peak Court, Las VegasOwner: Luanne Strauser
Dynamic Fit ClubBusiness type: MiscellaneousAddress: 720 Center St., Suite 100, HendersonOwner: Raul Villavicencio-Robles and Roxana Bello-Cisneros
EBL Landscape LLCBusiness type: Residential property maintenanceAddress: 2010 Stanley Ave., Las VegasOwner: Esteban Ballinas
El Pueblo Tax Services Business type: Business supportAddress: 5636 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite A, Las VegasOwner: El Pueblo Tax Services Inc.
Eldorado Valley Development Company Inc.Business type: Consulting business for land developmentAddress: 145 E. Warm Springs Road, Las VegasOwner: Eldorado Valley Develop-ment Company Inc.
Elegante Banquet Hall Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 3020 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 110, Las VegasOwner: Bonanza Mojave LLC
Erin Camp Business type: Real estateAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Erin Camp
Events With A Twist LLCBusiness type: Alcohol beverage catererAddress: 233 S. Fourth St., Las VegasOwner: Jennifer K. Colacion
Eyebrows R Us Business type: O�ce servicesAddress: 5861 W. Craig Road, Suite 102, Las VegasOwner: Marketing Gurus Inc.
Fix8 Fitness Café & GrillBusiness type: RestaurantAddress: 650 E. Horizon Drive, Suite 1, HendersonOwner: Fix8 Fitness Restaurant LLC
Furniture World Business type: RetailAddress: 300 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las VegasOwner: RJV Consulting Inc.
Gabriel GarciaBusiness type: Real estateAddress: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las VegasOwner: Gabriel Garcia
Gillett Construction LLCBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 980 American Pacific Drive, Suite 106, HendersonOwner: Gillett Construction LLC
Glenn K. SmithBusiness type: Real estateAddress: 614 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Glenn K. Smith
Grosvenor Tax ServicesBusiness type: BookkeeperAddress: 6416 Bright Morning St., North Las VegasOwner: Richard Grosvenor
Hejmanowski & McCrea LLCBusiness type: Professional servicesAddress: 520 S. Fourth St., Suite 320, Las VegasOwner: Malani L. Kotchka
Ipswich Clambake LVBusiness type: Nonfarm product vendorAddress: 1600 N. Rampart Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Ipswich Clambake LLC
JUSTICE International Church Of DeliveranceBusiness type: O�ce servicesAddress: 1532 H St., Las VegasOwner: Delores Collins
Jasam Cleaning ServicesBusiness type: JanitorialAddress: 27 Sunny Day Ave., North Las Vegas
Owner: Nancy Hernandez
JBT LLCBusiness type: Online salesAddress: 149 N. Gibson Road, Suite D, HendersonOwner: JBT LLC
Johnny’s Mattresses & FurnitureBusiness type: Mattresses and furni-ture salesAddress: 1419 N. Boulder Highway, Suite B, HendersonOwner: John and Melinda Leake
Kandace FischerBusiness type: Real estateAddress: 9420 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Kandace Fischer
Kaules Fine ArtBusiness type: PhotographyAddress: 341 Faulkner Court, HendersonOwner: Stanley Kaules
BUILDING PERMITS
$20,000,000, tenant improve-ment-detention facilities330 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las VegasSletten Construction of Nevada Inc./Clark County Detention Center
$20,000,000, tenant improve-ment-detention facilities330 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las VegasSletten Construction of Nevada Inc./Clark County Detention Center
$20,000,000, tenant improve-ment-detention facilities330 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las VegasSletten Construction of Nevada Inc./Clark County Detention Center
$2,400,000, tenant improvement-medical o�ces888 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 200, Las VegasSR Construction
$2,200,008, commercial-new360 W. Cheyenne Ave., North Las VegasCambridge Builders Inc./Republic Silver State Disposal
$806,756, commercial-addition4335 Arcata Way, North Las VegasBixby Land Co.
$704,322, fire protection3700 Bay Lake Trail, North Las VegasVegas Valley Fire Protection
$630,430, commercial-alteration2542 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las VegasKalb Industries of Nevada Ltd./Silver Nugget Gaming$580,592, commercial-remodel
280 N. Gibson Road, HendersonYoungblood Architecture
$434,726, wall fence-block or retaining9724 W. Deer Springs Way, Las VegasFrehner Masonry Inc.
$425,000, tenant improvement-casino banquet hall demolition129 Fremont St., Las VegasThe Penta Building Group Inc.
$350,000, tenant improvement-nursing homes3100 N. Tenaya Way, Las VegasHospitality Renovation Service
$248,342, residential-new9732 University Ridge Ave., Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC
$227,781, residential-new9627 University Ridge Ave., Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC
$186,273, residential-new8900 Kenzie Cove St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada
$186,257, residential-new803 Via Serenelia, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC
$186,257, residential-new877 Via del Cerchi, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC
$185,647, residential-new12241 Olivetta Court, Las VegasPulte Homes of Nevada
$180,427, residential-new9733 University Ridge Ave., Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC
$175,008, residential-new3281 Grayson Lake Court, Las VegasAdaven Homes LLC
$173,448, residential-new2815 Shining Sun Way, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC
$173,448, residential-new2816 Grand Helios Way, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC
$169,732, residential-new881 Via del Cerchi, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC
$167,685, residential-new12220 Olivetta Court, Las VegasPulte Homes of Nevada
$167,685, residential-new350 Evante St., Las VegasPulte Homes of Nevada
$163,189, residential-new185 Elk Cove Court, HendersonBeazer Homes Holdings Corp.
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Records and Transactions$162,302, residential-new1949 Galleria Spada St., HendersonToll Henderson LLC
$160,472, residential-new2827 Shining Sun Way, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC
$159,142, residential-new2823 Shining Sun Way, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC
$158,900, tenant improvement-assembly hall1550 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite E, HendersonTrident Construction Corp./Brent-wood Horizon Ridge LLC
$158,404, residential-new3636 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las VegasJF Shea Co. Inc.
$157,019, residential-new346 Evante St., Las VegasPulte Homes of Nevada
$152,067, commercial-remodel2475 Village View Drive, Suite 200, HendersonNevada General Construction/Re-sort at Green Valley Ranch
$150,000, tenant improvement-nursing homes3100 N. Tenaya Way, Las VegasLayton Construction Co. Inc.
$143,616, residential-new192 Leaf Tree Ave., HendersonBeazer Homes Holdings Corp.
$142,396, residential-new2323 Bonate Sorro St., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.
$141,198, residential-new10747 Hammett Park Ave., Las VegasToll North LV LLC
$140,919, residential-new12225 Argent Bay Ave., Las VegasKB Home Nevada Inc.
$138,306, residential-new8869 Kenzie Cove St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada
$137,784, tenant improvement-store620 Shadow Lane, Las VegasA�ordable Concepts Inc.
$132,996, residential-new6991 Comiskey Park St., Las VegasRyland Homes
$132,764, residential-new3640 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las VegasJF Shea Co. Inc.
$125,553, residential-new5004 Alejandro Way, Lot 8, North Las Vegas
William Lyon Homes Inc.
$122,500, mechanical-HVAC9900 Isaac Newton Way, Las VegasRocky Mountain Mechanical Inc.
$122,407, residential-new8909 Kenzie Cove St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada
$117,368, residential-new5012 Alejandro Way, Lot 10, North Las VegasWilliam Lyon Homes Inc.
$114,671, residential-new2819 Shining Sun Way, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC
$113,865, residential-new10748 Knickerbocker Ave., Las VegasRyland Homes
$113,728, residential-new802 Via Serenelia, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC
$113,728, residential-new873 Via del Cerchi, HendersonGreystone Nevada LLC
$113,173, residential-new3115 Paladi Ave., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.
$113,173, residential-new3113 Paladi Ave., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.
$107,731, residential-new5008 Alejandro Way, Lot 9, North Las VegasWilliam Lyon Homes Inc.
$107,296, residential-new189 Elk Cove Court, HendersonBeazer Homes Holdings Corp.
$107,296, residential-new188 Leaf Tree Ave., HendersonBeazer Homes Holdings Corp.
$106,000, commercial-remodel490 N. Stephanie St., HendersonGalileo Galleria LLC/Galleria Com-mons
$103,442, residential-new9032 Savvy Seam Court, Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC
$102,527, residential-new3179 Biccari Ave., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.
$102,355, residential-new5717 Clear Haven Lane, North Las VegasBeazer Homes Holdings Corp.
$101,600, residential-new9033 Savvy Seam Court, Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC
$100,000, fire protection3700 Bay Lake Trail, North Las VegasVegas Valley Fire Protection
$100,000, fire protection3700 Bay Lake Trail, North Las VegasVegas Valley Fire Protection
$100,000, tenant improvement-assembly hall220 N. 14th St., Las VegasRafael Construction Inc.
$99,747, residential-new5634 Bishop Flowers St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada
$99,747, residential-new5630 Bishop Flowers St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada
$99,435, residential-new3927 Deluge Drive, Las VegasRyland Homes
$94,297, residential-new9037 Savvy Seam Court, Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC
$94,297, residential-new9036 Savvy Seam Court, Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC
$94,297, residential-new9040 Savvy Seam Court, Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC
$90,495, residential-new5845 Radiance Park St., North Las VegasJF Shea Co. Inc.
$90,000, residential-new5664 Bishop Flowers St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada
$90,000, residential-new5660 Bishop Flowers St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada
$90,000, residential-new5663 Balsam St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada
$90,000, residential-new5667 Balsam St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada
$89,105, residential-new9041 Savvy Seam Court, Las VegasGreystone Nevada LLC
$86,662, residential-new5849 Radiance Park St., North Las VegasJF Shea Co. Inc.
$85,942, residential-new7566 Whitman Colonial St., Las Vegas
Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$70,000, tenant improvement-o�ces9010 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasTucker Construction
$60,000, commercial-nightclub or restaurant tenant improvement4420 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasDavaco
$59,940, retaining wall2771 Sacred Court, HendersonHirschi Masonry LLC/Greystone Nevada LLC
$58,824, residential-new5668 Bishop Flowers St., Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada
$54,326, commercial-remodel1205 W. Warm Springs Road, HendersonLM Construction Co. LLC/Warm Springs Promenade LLC
$50,000, residential-utility structure5038 E. Monroe Ave., Las VegasCimarron Development Inc.
$49,988, solar2621 Cli� Lodge Ave., North Las VegasRenewable Energy Electric
$48,221, solar11533 Sleepy Heaven Place, Las VegasSummerlin Energy Las Vegas LLC
$47,624, residential-addition9704 Killymoon Ave., Las VegasReliabuilt Construction Co.
$46,690, pool and/or spa1084 Jesse Harbor Ave., HendersonDR Horton Inc.
$46,362, solar9717 Highridge Drive, Las VegasRenewable Energy Electric
$46,272, solar1212 Moselle Court, Las VegasRenewable Energy Electric
$46,000, fence6729 Fast Brook Court, North Las VegasHirschi Masonry LLC/Pardee Homes Nevada
$45,436, solar601 Edgebrook Drive, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.
$41,861, solar6485 Gazania St., Las VegasSummerlin Energy Las Vegas LLC
$40,000, pool and/or spa12279 Lost Treasure Ave., Las VegasDesert Springs Pools and Spas
$40,000, pool and/or spa7721 Twin Tails St., Las VegasElizabeth Velasquez
$39,287, solar1925 Crown Lodge Lane, North Las VegasUS Renewable Energy Develop-ment
$39,275, solar1723 Leonard Lane, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.
$37,368, perimeter retaining wall1095 College Heights Court, Hen-dersonDR Horton Inc.
$36,195, solar34 Diamond Circle, Las VegasSolarCity Corp.
$36,000, commercial-remodel10940 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 110, HendersonLegend Construction & Develop-ment
$35,000, tenant improvement-o�ces601 S. 10th St., Suite 205, Las VegasAlan Jeskey Builders Inc.
CONVENTIONS
Association of Fundraising Distributors & Suppliers Annual Convention & Trade Show 2015Location: Paris Las VegasDates: Jan. 11-16Expected attendance: 700
Manheim Sales Meeting 2015Location: Red Rock ResortDates: Jan. 12-16Expected attendance: 700
Promotional Products Association International Expo 2015Location: Mandalay BayDates: Jan. 13-15Expected attendance: 20,000
International Cemetery, Crema-tion and Funeral Association Wide World of Sales MeetingLocation: Paris Las VegasDates: Jan. 13-17Expected attendance: 500
Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show 2015Location: Las Vegas Convention CenterDates: Jan. 14-16Expected attendance: 4,000
Army Navy Military Expo 2015Location: RioDates: Jan. 18-20Expected attendance: 3,000
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CATEGORY: LARGEST CONVENTIONS IN 2015(RANKED BY EXPECTED ATTENDANCE
Convention
Expected
attendance Dates
1 International CES
cesweb.org
160,000 Jan. 6-9
2 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week
semashow.com
140,000 Nov. 3-6
3 National Association of Broadcasters
nabshow.com
98,000 April 13-16
4 Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show
shotshow.org
67,000 Jan. 20-23
5 International Builders’ Show
buildersshow.com
55,000 Jan. 20-22
6a Las Vegas Market - Winter 2015
lasvegasmarket.com
50,000 Jan. 18-22
6b Las Vegas Market - Summer 2015
lasvegasmarket.com
50,000 Aug. 2-6
8 World of Concrete 2015
worldofconcrete.com
48,000 Feb. 3-6
9 ASD Las Vegas March 2015
asdonline.com
46,000 March 1-4
10 ASD Las Vegas August 2015
asdonline.com
44,000 Aug. 2-5
11 2015 Pack Expo Las Vegas
packexpolasvegas.com
43,000 Sept. 28-30
12 Super Mobility Week
supermobilityweek.com
40,000 Sept. 9-11
13 Nightclub and Bar Show 2015
ncbshow.com
39,000 March 30-April 1
14 JCK Annual Trade Show
jckgroup.com
37,500 May 29-June 1
15 RECon 2015
icsc.org
34,000 May 17-20
16 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
AAOS Annual Meeting 2015
aaos.org
33,000 March 24-28
17a National Hardware Show 2015
nationalhardwareshow.com
30,000 May 5-7
17b National Association of Convenience Stores Inc.
Annual Meeting & Exposition 2015
nacsonline.com
30,000 Oct. 11-14
19 Cosmoprof North America
cosmoprofnorthamerica.com
27,000 July 12-14
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1225 N. MAIN STREET, LV, NV 89101
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