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10 12 38 43KEEPING OUR

STRAYS SAFELast year, the Lied Ani-

mal Shelter took in 18,500 dogs and 12,397 cats. Most

were returned to their owners or placed in new

homes. Las Vegas faces unique challenges when

it comes to controlling its animal population, but the Animal Foundation, which

runs the shelter, and oth-ers are working hard to

keep the valley’s pets safe.

UPDATE YOUR HOME FOR 2015

Like fashion, home decor trends are ever changing.

What was in style just a few months ago may be on its way out today. Keeping up with contemporary de-

sign, however, doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive.

Some high-end features certainly are in vogue, but

you can spruce up your living space on even the

smallest budget.

WHO SHOULD LEAD OUR CITIES

Early voting in under-way in Las Vegas, North

Las Vegas and Henderson. Voters have a chance to oust the incumbents or

return them to office for another four years. Do you

think someone could do a better job? We don’t. Our

local elected officials have served us tirelessly and ef-

fectively, and we feel they should be re-elected.

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THE SUNDAY

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MARCH 22- MARCH 28

WHY UNLV STUCK WITH DAVE RICE

When the Rebels lost in the Mountain West quarterfinals,

rumors started swirling that coach Dave Rice would be

fired. In the end, Rice kept his job. Why? And what does he

have to do to remain coach beyond next year? We answer

a dozen key questions about UNLV basketball.

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Water expert not drainedof optimismWater czar Pat Mulroy says droughts can be managed when communities work together.

Hispanic community, mall forge bondA local developer is capitalizing on Boulevard Mall’s reputation as “the Latino mall.”

A bright spot for struggling kidsLocal nonprofit groups and volunteers collect Easter baskets for homeless youths.

Fascination with Vegas Mob tales enduresTake a tour of locations made famous by the movie “Casino” and join a panel discussion about who killed Bugsy Siegel.

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8WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Send your news information to [email protected]

MARCH 22- MARCH 28

WEEK IN REVIEW

WEEK AHEAD

NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE

LAS VEGAS VALLEY, AND BEYOND

M A R C H 1 5 - M A R C H 2 8

ENTERTAINMENT

READY TO

RUMBLE

Wrestler Ricky Benjamin is trash canned by opponent J-Mazing during the St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Smackdown by Midgets Unleashed at the Fremont Country Club. (L.E.

BASKOW/STAFF)

MARCH 16

CHANGES

PROPOSED

Republican state lawmakers in-troduced bills to repeal Common Core standards and bar officials from using stu-dent data for re-search and school accountability.

MARCH 16

RICE’S

HAIL MARY

UNLV announced basketball coach Dave Rice will re-turn for a fifth sea-son. Rice is under contract through 2019, and UNLV would have had to pay $1.2 million to buy out his deal.

MARCH 16

WYNN V.

WYNN

Elaine Wynn, Steve Wynn’s ex-wife, continued to fight to keep her seat on the board of Wynn Resorts. She is the only woman on the board.

MARCH 17

FREEWAY

SUICIDE

A 36-year-old woman died after jumping from an overpass at the Spaghetti Bowl. The woman had been involved in a domestic violence incident earlier in the day.

MARCH 26

EARNINGS

REPORT

American Casino & Enter-tainment, the parent company of Stratosphere, Arizona Charlie’s and Aquarius in Laughlin, is scheduled to re-port its earnings.

Asking rent, per square foot,

at Citigroup’s former credit card processing center

at the Lakes. That’s 42 percent below market average,

local brokers said.

$1.10

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THE SUNDAY

9MARCH 22-MARCH 28

LIFE

PICKING A WINNER

Tracey Wilson, left, and Marty Lublin host Wheel of Fortune game show tryouts at Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson. The “Wheelmobile” visits about 20 cities a year to search for contestants, said Da-vid Strathearn, director of marketing and promotions for Sony Pictures Television. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

MARCH 17

CAUGHT

ON TAPE

A Metro Police officer was charged with misdemeanor battery, accused of using excessive force against a woman he arrested, after officials reviewed video from a body camera he was wearing. Experts say the case likely will bolster arguments in favor of body cameras. Footage could be used to train officers.

POLITICS

POLITICS

STADIUM

GOAL A

NO-GO

The city’s soc-cer dreams are dashed. A petition initia-tive that would have allowed voters to decide whether to use public funding for a downtown Las Vegas soccer stadium won’t go on the ballot. The decision was made in part to avoid the ex-pense of holding a city-wide elec-tion in June. The city is barred from using pub-lic funds for a soccer stadium.

People convict-ed in a scheme that involved

fraudulently con-trolling Las Ve-

gas homeowners associations and

steering busi-ness to favored contractors and

attorneys.

CAST YOUR VOTEEarly voting for city council and municipal judicial races in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson began March 21 and runs through April 3. The primary election will be April 7.

SPORTS

SKILLS DRILLS

B.J. Bell, center, a former UNLV player, runs drills during a Las Vegas Outlaws Arena Football team practice at the Summerlin Soccer Complex. The team will open the season March 30 at the Thomas & Mack Center with a face-off against the San Jose SaberCats. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

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Republican former Gov. Bob List called on lawmakers to pass Gov. Brian Sandoval’s tax bill, which would raise $438 million for education over the next two years. List, a conservative, took a jab at Assembly Republicans who are signaling they won’t vote for Sandoval’s plan.

This is not about your next election. This is about the

future of the next generation of Nevadans.” ‘

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THE SUNDAY

10Without a special permit, pet owners are allowed only three dogs and

three cats over the age of 4 months at their home at any given time. 5-MINUTE EXPERT

MARCH 22- MARCH 28

1. Check animalfoundation.com. The Animal Foundation maintains a database of lost pets that enter the shelter. You also can register a lost (or found) pet on the website to receive email updates when animals with a similar description are found.

2. Visit the shelter in person as soon as possible and check back frequently.

3. Post fliers with your animal’s picture and description around your neighborhood and on social media.

To claim a pet from the shelter, you’ll need several things, including:

n A photo of your pet

n Veterinary records

n Proof of a rabies vaccine

n If applicable, a current breeders or fanciers license

Impound fees vary by jurisdiction, but generally start at $25 per impound with a $10 per day boarding fee. If an animal needs a rabies vaccine ($10) or to be spayed ($65) or neutered ($85), the Animal Foundation will provide the service before release.

While other local municipalities have teamed up to address animal control

problems, Henderson continues to go it alone, operating its own 200-kennel animal shelter on Galleria Drive near Boulder Highway.

(That means if you’re a Henderson resident who lost a pet, it’s best to check the Hender-son shelter before the Animal Foundation’s.)

The city’s police department runs the shelter. Henderson has a much smaller stray population than other parts of the valley.

*The Animal Foundation works with a network of more than 70 local and regional rescue organizations to try to find unadoptable animals homes.

Some accept all breeds of dogs and cats (A Home for Spot, the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Second Chance Animal Rescue). Others focus on a specific breed (bulldogs, Boston terriers, dalmations, dachshunds). There’s even a rescue for reptiles (the Southern Nevada Herpetological Society).

One group, Foreclosed Upon Pets, Inc., has sent more than 1,000 small dogs by plane to Canada, where there is a small dog shortage.

WHAT HAPPENS IN

HENDERSON?

How animals end up at Lied and what happens to them

SURRENDERED BY OWNER

BROUGHT IN OFF THE STREETS BY AN ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

96

ANIMALS

PER DAY

(AVG.)

BROUGHT IN BY A GOOD SAMARITAN CITIZEN

ANIMAL CONTROLAnimal control officers can impound animals for one of three reasons:

Officers also can cite owners for not having an animal properly sterilized, vaccinated or tagged. The misdemeanor citations can carry a penalty of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, although most owners fix the problem within two weeks and have the citation voided.

n The animal is loose with no owner present

n There is suspicion of animal cruelty by an owner

n The animal bit someone

OTHER OUTCOMES: REHABILITATION, TRANSFERS, EUTHANASIA

INTAKE AND LEGAL HOLD

For animals that aren’t eligible for adoption because of medical or behavioral issues, the next step can be: a temporary stay in a foster home to see if the pet can be rehabilitated; transfer to a partner rescue* organization; or euthanasia. Animals that have been abused and are in poor condition or have chronic medical conditions or behavioral problems often are euthanized.

MOST ANIMALS WITH A HISTORY OF BITING

AREN’T ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION THROUGH LIED.

I LOST MY PET. WHAT DO I DO?

TRANSFERS: ANOTHER OPTION

THE SHELTER ALSO RECEIVES RABBITS, BIRDS, DESERT TORTOISES

AND EVEN A FEW LARGE ANIMALS SUCH AS HORSES.

!BY CONOR SHINE STAFF WRITER

Few issues divide animal lovers in the valley like how best to deal with stray cats and dogs.

For more than a decade, the nonprofit Animal Foundation has operated the Lied Animal Shelter near downtown Las Vegas through a contract with Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Clark County. But the Animal Foundation took criticism over the number of animals euthanized each year.

The pushback complicated what normally would have been a routine de-cision to extend the Animal Foundation’s operating contract.

After a mass euthanasia of animals due to overcrowding in 2007, the Animal Foundation revamped its leadership and changed its operating procedures to try to increase adoptions and drive down euthanasia rates, which have dropped steadily over the past five years.

Ultimately, local governments were unswayed by the opposition. Clark County and Las Vegas recently signed new multi-year deals worth a combined $4.1 million annually to allow the Animal Foundation to continue operating the municipal shelter.

SAVING OUR

FURRY FRIENDS

THE VALLEY’S UNIQUE CHALLENGESn A warm year-round climate means feral animals don’t have to struggle to survive harsh winters and can breed more frequently.

n The region’s transient population means many pets are abandoned or surrendered when an owner moves, a trend exacerbated by the housing crash.

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1. Volunteer at the shelter, filing paperwork, photographing animals or playing with pets. Volunteers must attend an orientation session.

2. Temporarily foster animals who can’t be adopted yet because they are too young, sick, recovering from injury or need socialization.

Animals that aren’t reclaimed are separated into two groups — adoptable and other outcomes.

Adoptable animals are kept at the shelter until a new owner is found. Stays can last a day or several months, depending on breed and how full the shelter is.

At the shelter, animals are evaluated medically and behaviorally, vaccinated, dewormed and, if needed, treated by a veterinarian.Shelter staff take photos of each animal to be posted online and, if possible, contact the owner using the information from the animal’s tag or microchip.

ANIMAL CONTROLAnimal control officers can impound animals for one of three reasons:

Officers also can cite owners for not having an animal properly sterilized, vaccinated or tagged. The misdemeanor citations can carry a penalty of up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, although most owners fix the problem within two weeks and have the citation voided.

n The animal bit someone

Owners have 72 hours to reclaim a pet before it becomes property of the Animal Foundation and eligible for adoption.

Owners who surrender a pet have 24 hours to change their mind and reclaim the animal.

PROCESSING AND EVALUATION

SHELTERINGAND CARE

OTHER OUTCOMES: REHABILITATION, TRANSFERS, EUTHANASIA

MORE HOMES, GOOD HOMES

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The number of animals arriving at the Lied Animal Shelter has fallen each of the past five years thanks to new laws and educational initiatives aimed at reducing the valley’s unwanted pet population. At the same time, more animals are being adopted, cutting the shelter’s euthanasia rate in half since 2010.

The 14-year-old Lied Animal Shelter needs a face lift. Its aging building requires near constant maintenance that’s expensive and threatens the foundation’s ability to provide a safe environment for the animals in its care. Much of the shelter’s flooring is unfinished concrete, and problems with the cooling system requires crews to climb onto the shelter’s roof almost every day in summer to make fixes.

Renovations are estimated to cost $13.2 million, which would have to be paid for by Clark County and Las Vegas. North Las Vegas doesn’t have money to chip in for renovations right now, but it would have to contribute to keep using the shelter beyond 2025 when its contract expires.

The Animal Foundation also hopes to raise $14.2 million to replace a triple-wide trailer it uses for administration and adoption services with a permanent building that would include a classroom for educational programs.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

LIED TYPICALLY HAS 120 TO 148 DOGS AND 80 TO 120 CATS

ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION AT ANY GIVEN TIME.

The Henderson animal shelter took in 4,560 pets last year, about one-sixth as many as the Lied Animal Shelter. Of those, 17 percent were returned to their owners, 42 percent were adopted and 24 percent were euthanized.

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MOST ANIMALS WITH A HISTORY OF BITING

AREN’T ELIGIBLE FOR ADOPTION THROUGH LIED.

AN AGING FACILITY

If you love animals but don’t want the responsibility of a pet, or if you have a pet and want to spend even more time around animals, the Animal Foundation has several ways you can help.

LIED OFFERS PET ADOPTION PROMOTIONS

WITH FREE OR REDUCED COSTS.

A RECENT “UNDERDOG” PROMOTION OFFERED

REDUCED ADOPTION FEES FOR UNPOPULAR DOG BREEDS.

SPAYING AND NEUTERING

HELPS LOWER EUTHANASIA RATES

n Ordinances enacted in 2010 require all pets be sterilized.

n The Animal Foundation wants to introduce a program that would

allow feral cats taken in by the shelter to be sterilized

before being released.

THE SHELTER ALSO RECEIVES RABBITS, BIRDS, DESERT TORTOISES

AND EVEN A FEW LARGE ANIMALS SUCH AS HORSES.

IN 2014, THE ANIMAL FOUNDATION TOOK IN 2,557 ANIMALS THAT WEREN’T

DOGS OR CATS AND FOUND HOMES FOR ABOUT 70 PERCENT OF THEM.

3. Donate money or goods. Items needed include new and gently used blankets and linens; collars and leashes; pet toys and treats; pooper scoopers; and brushes. Donated newspaper can be used to line kennels, while shoeboxes are a popular diversion for cats.

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THE SUNDAY

12MARCH 22- MARCH 28

COVER STORY

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BY MJ STEVENS SPECIAL TO THE SUNDAY

HOME DESIGN TRENDS

FOR 2015

NEST NOWThe valley’s home landscape can begin to feel a bit tired after a while — row after row of beige, cookie-cutter houses with matching doors, fixtures and landscaping. ¶ The inside of our homes can feel equally bland at times, with standard beige paint, builder-grade cabinets and sandstone-tiled rooms. ¶ But armed with some basic design tips, a little creativity and a budget that can run from high to low depending on your comfort level, you easily can make your home feel unique, personal and on point with the latest trends. ¶ Where to begin? ¶ What was hot just a few months ago may be on its way out now. Here, we offer tips from pros about what to look for and what to avoid. ¶ Best of all, you don’t need a handyman or construction crew to achieve many of these looks.

TODAY’S TOP TRENDS

OUT CHEVRON PRINTChevron’s zigzag stripes

became all the rage in 2013 and 2014. The pattern popped up in homes and offices across the country in wallpaper, pil-lows, rugs and other acces-sories.

But the print’s popularity contributed to its fast demise. A little Chevron here and there can be fun and unexpected. When everyone on the block uses it, its novelty wears off.

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13MARCH 22-MARCH 28

TOP TRENDS: TROUGH BATHROOM SINKS

Trough sinks have been popular in kitchens over the past few years, but now they are mov-ing into bathrooms, too.

Styles, like pricing, are all over the map. Trough insets mounted to the underside of a bathroom countertop can run a few hundred dollars. Oversized troughs set on custom vanities can soar into the thousands. Some models are square or rectangular, some oval and rounded.

Models that sit direct-ly on countertops can be swapped relatively easily with existing on-counter sinks. Designs that are mounted and installed likely will re-quire a professional.

IN SALON-STYLE WALLSIt’s all about organized

chaos this year. Forget dis-playing a few distinct pieces of art on your walls. What’s much more en vogue is filling an entire wall or sections of wall with varied, but coordi-nated, frames, art pieces and/or decorative accessories.

Start by choosing a com-mon denominator — a color, frame style or theme, for ex-ample — then hang a dozen or more items in a jigsaw-puzzle-like array. Keep the items close together but random so each piece works in unison to cre-ate one much bigger look.

OUT INSPIRATIONAL PHRASES

Most of us have seen these, and many of us have them hanging on our walls. “Be-lieve,” for example, or “carpe diem” spelled out in vinyl let-ters looping across our living spaces.

The bad news is, such inspi-rational phrases quickly are falling out of fashion.

That doesn’t mean you have to go peeling off your favorite design (although the good news is, most of the decals are stickers that easily can be pulled off with no perma-nent damage.) But if you are starting a look from scratch or updating old decor and want to stay ahead of the trend curve, it might be best to skip the sayings.

TOP TRENDS: FLOATING VANITIESA step beyond pedestal sinks, floating bathroom vanities

mount directly to the wall and hang without support or legs. They can be sleek and slim with little storage, or deep and

wide with shelves or drawers. Consider both look and functionality when choosing a style.

Low-profile models will offer little or no place to stash toilet paper, cleaning supplies and towels.

WHAT’S IN, WHAT’S OUT

TODAY’S TOP TRENDS

What was hot last year in home design already could be passé. Skip what’s on the way out of style and instead help set the stage for what’s coming in style.

OUT SPA BATHTUBSLarge, built-in whirlpool

bathtubs are a staple in many Las Vegas homes. They have been a go-to bathroom design feature, and upgrade, since the ‘80s. But they take up a lot of real estate, use un-godly amounts of water (easily apparent in your utility bill), and in many cases, sit unused gather-ing dust.

IN FREESTANDING TUBMost people think Vic-

torian clawfoot when they think of a freestanding tub, and you certainly can go that route for an eclec-tic mix that combines old and new. But companies also make a number of modern freestanding tubs that can comple-ment even the most modern bathrooms.

Among the benefits: They take up less space than spa bathtubs, use less water and can add an unexpected flair of style to a room. Plus, the space you save ditching your spa tub can be used to add vanity space, a makeup table or a larger shower with shelving and a seat.

TOP TRENDS: PURPLE BATHROOMS

This doesn’t have to mean deep royal plum or bright electric purple — although it certainly can. For a more subdued, conservative feel, choose lavender or lilac.

Do your whole bath-room in a splash of purple — darker floor tiles with lighter walls, for example — or choose one tiled wall or en-closure to accent and highlight.

If you’re really hesi-tant, paint your walls a crisp white and decorate with small pops of color: purple towels, rugs and accessories. A single periwinkle orchid can breathe life into even the most antiseptic of bathrooms.

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IN ANIMAL PRINTSHides are in this year — cow,

zebra, tiger, leopard; real (at least in the case of the cow) or faux.

Buy a throw rug, cover a chair or accessorize with pillows. Pair with bone and horn accents in the form of picture frames, bookends or art pieces.

Just don’t go overboard. The goal is to bring a bit of nature and whimsy into your home, not transform it into a hunting lodge.

OUT CHEVRON PRINTChevron’s zigzag stripes

became all the rage in 2013 and 2014. The pattern popped up in homes and offices across the country in wallpaper, pil-lows, rugs and other acces-sories.

But the print’s popularity contributed to its fast demise. A little Chevron here and there can be fun and unexpected. When everyone on the block uses it, its novelty wears off.

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FEELING CONFIDENT With the economy improving, about a third of Americans say they plan

to upgrade or remodel their homes this year, according to an American Express survey.THE SUNDAY


COVER STORY

IN LOWER-SHELF MICROWAVESWhy not tuck your microwave more

discretely into a bottom cabinet or shelf? Many kitchen islands already include

open shelving and electrical outlets. The simple and inexpensive addition of a plug can make such a swap possible.

If you are building new, renovating your kitchen or are willing to shell out a bit more cash, cabinet manufactur-ers also make specialty microwave drawers that can be installed under-neath a counter top.

OUT OVER-THE-RANGE MICROWAVESHomebuilders and designers re-

placed on-the-counter microwaves with built-in models over stove ranges or nestled among top cabinets to save valuable counter space. It was a good idea, but putting microwaves front and center — and up high — can be unsightly and inconvenient, especially for short people and children.

They also can limit homeowners’ ability to install range hoods, which are popular both for look and functionality.

TOP TRENDS: GOLD, COPPER AND BRASSUntil recently, many homeowners couldn’t

rid their houses fast enough of outdated gold-colored hardware, opting instead for the silver look of brushed or satin nickel. But warm met-als — brass, copper and gold — are making a comeback.

The key is using the fi nishes selectively, to add warmth and interest to your home without dating it. Easy ways to get in on the trend: Install gold hanging-votive lighting over a kitchen island; buy a metallic copper-and-glass end table; accessorize with a brass candelabra, or add a simple gold faucet to a bathtub or bathroom sink.

TOP TRENDS: TECHNOLOGYThe most popular trend sweeping homes this year is the addition of technology. Increasingly, homeowners are

looking to computers and gadgets to make life easier, quicker and more comfortable. For example: Say goodbye to clickers with keyless entry systems that allow access to a room or garage with the

punch of a few buttons. Builders also are starting to incorporate biometric fi ngerprint door locks into their offerings. Inside homes, wellness systems fi lter air continuously, while solar lighting illuminates rooms. Charging stations for

smart phones, tablets and other devices are popping up in kitchens, mud rooms, garages and stair landings, while Internet-controlled security cameras, some of which can be rigged for less than $100, offer peace of mind from intruders and enable worried parents or pet owners to check in on their wards.

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WHAT’S IN, WHAT’S OUT AND TODAY’S TOP TRENDS

OUT BUILT-IN DESKSKitchen or hallway nooks for computers

and paperwork became a staple in homes over the past decade to provide people a place to work, do homework, pay bills or make calls.

But technology has made such spaces ob-solete. Many people no longer have landline telephones. Desktop computers, and even laptops, have been replaced by smartphones and tablets. Even paper bills are things of the past as people receive and pay bills electronically.

IN SPECIALIZED STORAGEGet rid of cluttered countertops and messy nooks by replacing

obsolete desk space with dedi-cated storage — supersized

pantries, gift wrapping nooks, a kitchen

food prep counter or secondary appliances.


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TOP TRENDS: MULTIPLE APPLIANCESIf one dishwasher is handy, how about two? A fast-growing trend among high-

end properties is multiple appliances in one kitchen. Think two refrigerators, two dishwashers, multiple ovens. It is handy for entertaining and lends an air of opu-lence to a home (even if, in many cases, the appliances go unused.)

If you don’t have the space or budget for doubling up but still want a modern kitchen with the latest gadgets, try incorporating a built-in, in-wall cappuccino maker; a warming drawer that keeps food hot; or a refrigerator drawer that looks like a typical cabinet but actually is a mini-fridge.

TOP TRENDS: EUROPEAN CABINETSEuropean cabinets are frameless cabinets, with-

out the adornments and ridges that characterize the cabinets in so many of our local kitchens. They are by far the most popular kitchen cabinets in the world, dominant in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Canada. Now, they are making their way stateside.

They lend a cleaner, more contemporary look to kitchens and, added bonus, allow for about 10 per-cent more storage than traditional framed cabinets.

IN QUARTZITEQuartzite, formed from sandstone,

is virtually indestructible. It is one of the hardest materials in existence. It isn’t water or acid soluble, and it typically lasts longer than granite. It looks much like marble, making it a good fit for kitchens and bathrooms, but doesn’t need to be sealed.

As for affordability, the price of quartzite is comparable to granite, but both can be costly.

OUT GRANITEIn 2012, granite was used in about 75 per-

cent of new and renovated kitchens, accord-ing to the Marble Institute of America. For most people, it’s the go-to kitchen option.

But granite has downsides as well. It must be sealed regularly. Its micro-pores can ab-sorb stains and bacteria. It can be marred by harsh chemicals, and it can chip if hot pots or pans are placed directly on it.

Quartzite is a metamorphic rock. Granite is an

igneous rock. Quartzite is similar to quartz but is naturally-occuring

while quartz is man-made.

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On outdoor living spaces Millennials see outdoor living space as an extension of the home and an important place for family and friends to gather

and spend time together. They are much more likely than older generations to use their outdoor space for meals and to

decorate it as they would their living room or dining room.

On curb appeal While most millennials are focused on making

living spaces more convenient and comfortable, fewer care about upgrading the front of their home.

On technology Millennials say smart technology can be expensive, but they are willing to invest the money because they believe the upgrades save energy, improve safety and make life easier. A majority say they believe such technology can be upgraded and maintained easily and can be customizable to their budgets and needs.

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ALL GROWN UP By the end of 2015, millennials will become the

largest home-buying age group in the United States.COVER STORY

The millennial generation is growing up, and they see value in owning a home. Roughly 42 percent of millennials say they want to buy a house in the next five years, compared with just 31 percent of Generation Xers, according to a Zillow survey. But their tastes differ from their parents’. Technology and outdoor living spaces rank high among millennials’ priorities, while curb appeal falls at the bottom of the list.

SOURCE: BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS SURVEY

Stroll down the aisles of any home improvement store, and you can find items that will reduce energy and water usage. LED lights here, insulation there, low-flow shower heads a few rows over. ¶ But there’s even more available. Here are a few other options to reduce your utility bills:

A NEW GENERATION OF HOMEOWNERS

Go green: Gadgets can lower bills, add value

WHICH ROOMS BENEFIT MOST FROM SMART TECHNOLOGY?

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WATER CONTROL VALVE

These simple fixtures allow users to reduce the flow of water from their shower head as they’re soaping up, without fiddling with the main faucet handle or handles. Combined with a low-flow shower head, they can reduce water usage from show-ers by 75 percent.

COST: About $10

SMART PLUGSThese adapters plug

into wall sockets and can be controlled with smartphone apps to remotely turn on and off lights and electronic devices or preprogram them so they’ll draw less energy when people aren’t home or the household is asleep. They also contain mo-tion sensors so lights stay on only when rooms are occupied.

An additional bonus: The apps can be used to track energy use by room or device.

COST: $30 and up

SMART POWER STRIPSEven when appliances

and devices are shut off, they draw power if they’re still plugged in. Same for chargers for smartphones and tab-lets when they become fully charged.

A smart strip senses when the devices plugged into them are fully charged or not in use, then cut the power to them. In doing so, the strips eliminate energy “vampires,” which draw a significant amount of power.

COST: About $30

INDUCTION COOKING RANGES Unlike a gas stove that uses a flame

or an electric stove that uses a heating coil, an induction device works by pro-ducing a magnetic field that doesn’t create any heat itself but causes spe-cial metal cookware to be heated.

The cooking surface remains cool to the touch (a pot of water can be brought to boil while sitting on a piece of paper, and the paper won’t burn.) It also works almost instan-taneously. Turn on the “burner,” and water in a pot starts to boil in the blink of an eye.

It’s complicated, but it’s much more energy efficient than a tradi-tional electric device. It’s also much more expensive.

COST: $1,529 and up—Ric Anderson

TANKLESS WATER HEATER

Traditional water heaters use a lot of energy keeping large amounts of water hot at all times. Tankless heaters work by warm-ing water as it flows through them, like a pool heater, so they consume less energy because they’re gener-ally not in use as often.

The downside is they’re not cheap, so it can take years to realize enough energy savings to get a return on your investment.

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BY JACKIE VALLEY STAFF WRITER

What does it take to build a medical school? Lots and lots of planning. Students won’t arrive for another two years, but

Barbara Atkinson, planning dean for the UNLV School of Medicine, has been busy crafting the

school’s curriculum, recruiting and hiring faculty and scouring the state for donors.

Supporters say Las Vegas’ first allopathic medical school will improve health care in Southern Nevada and be an economic driver.

To make that happen, though, UNLV and Nevada System of Higher Education officials say they need nearly $27 million up front from the state. Gov. Brian Sandoval has signaled he would support that funding, but he doesn’t want to shell out the money all at once. He pledged $8.3 million for the medical school over the next two years, with the rest to follow in the next biennium.

UNLV also hopes to lure a large private donor or donors capable of giving $100 million to pay for medical school buildings.

“It’s an exciting time, because we’re planning programs and starting to recruit people to make it happen,” Atkinson said.

— Rebecca Clifford-Cruz contributed to this report.

August 2017: Classes are scheduled to begin.

THE FACULTY

From the ground up: UNLV medical school taking shape

BY THE NUMBERS

UNLV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TIMELINE

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Aug. 22, 2014: The UNLV School of Medicine is created when the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents commits to a plan calling for $26.7 million in state funds to help launch the school.

September 2014: The medical school submits an application for accreditation with the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Faculty recruitment begins.

Fall 2016: The UNLV School of Medicine will begin accepting applications for its inaugural class.

May 2021: The first students will graduate from the UNLV School of Medicine.

2020 or 2021: The medical school is expected to achieve full accreditation.

$3.6B

Estimated economic impact of the Las Vegas Medical District and UNLV School of Medicine

by 2030

24,182

Projected government revenue resulting from the Medical District and the UNLV School of Medicine by 2030

$181M

*POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE MEDICAL DISTRICT

Las Vegas created its Medical District in 2002 to encourage health care development near University Medical Center, Valley Hospital and UNLV’s Shadow Lane Campus. Several UNLV School of Medicine buildings are planned in the area.

Estimated number of jobs created by the Las Vegas Medical District and UNLV School of Medicine by 2030

60

Number of students planned for the medical school’s inaugural class

Number of students the medical school hopes eventually to enroll each year

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250

Number of faculty and staff the medical school hopes to hire within 10 years

YOUR NAME HERE?

UNLV officials are looking for wealthy donors to help support the medical school. Good thing Las Vegas isn’t lacking billionaires.

We don’t know if they are interested, but here are some high rollers who live in or have ties to Las Vegas that school officials may want to hit up.

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WARREN BUFFET

$73B NET WORTH

Owns NV Energy and is the second-richest man in the United States

SHELDON ADELSON

$29.6B NET WORTH

Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands who has been on the Forbes 400 for more than a decade

CARL ICAHN

$23.5B NET WORTH

Founder of Icahn Capital Management and owner of the defunct Fountainebleau

ELON MUSK

$12B NET WORTH

Entreprenuer behind Tesla Motors and Space Exploration Technologies

PIERRE OMIDYAR

$8.2B NET WORTH

eBay founder and chairman; lives in Hawaii but owns a 48,000-square-foot second home in Henderson

NANCY WALTON LAURIE

$4.6B NET WORTH

One of two heirs to the Wal-Mart fortune; lives in Henderson

KIRK KERKORIAN

$4.2B NET WORTH

Casino developer and majority shareholder at MGM Resorts International

DONALD TRUMP

$4B NET WORTH

Real estate developer and television personality; owner of Trump International Las Vegas

STEVE WYNN

$3.2B NET WORTH

Owner of four casino resorts in Las Vegas and Macau

PHIL RUFFIN

$2B NET WORTH

Owner of Treasure Island

ELAINE WYNN

$2B NET WORTH Owns 9.5 percent of Wynn Resorts

FRANK III AND LORENZO FERTITTA

$3B NET WORTH

Owners of Station Casinos and UFC; the youngest billionaires in the state

ELLEN COSGROVEVice dean of academic affairs and education

Background: Cosgrove most recently was vice dean of academic affairs at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College, now Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed an internal medicine residency at Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center.

What intrigued her about UNLV: “The top draw for me is UNLV’s vision of building a top-tier academic medical center that will serve the communities of Southern Nevada. At UNLV, we will build a student-centered, innovative medical school curriculum from the ground up. Las Vegas is the largest urban area in the United States without a public medical school.”

SAMUEL PARRISHSenior associate dean of student affairs and admissions

Background: Parrish most recently was associate dean of medical student affairs at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University. He received his bachelor’s degree from the College of Charleston and his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. Parrish completed his residency in child health at the University of Missouri and did a fellowship in adolescent medicine at Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center.

What intrigued him about UNLV: “I’ve visited Las Vegas many times and have loved the vibrancy and energy of the city. I am excited to have the opportunity to play a role in building a medical school that will train exceptional physicians who will provide excellent care for patients and serve the state of Nevada.”

LAURA CULLEYAssociate dean of health policy and community affairs

Background: Culley has more than 25 years of experience as an internal medicine physician and most recently was chief medical officer at FirstMed Health and Wellness Center, a community health center in Las Vegas. She also worked as medical director of Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada. Culley did her undergraduate work at the University of California, Berkeley, and the City University of New York and received her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center.

What intrigued her about UNLV: “Being a part of a new medical school, research center and treatment center that will be extremely community sensitive and involved is the answer to my dreams and hopes. My expectation is that the medical school will take us from behind the curve to ahead of the curve.”

MAUREEN SCHAFERChief of staff

Background: Schafer most recently was chief corporate development officer at LifeNexus, Inc., a mobile health care technology company. She received her bachelor’s degree and master’s of business administration from George Washington University, and leads the Council for a Better Nevada, a citizens group aimed at improving the quality of life in Nevada.

What intrigued her about UNLV: “The right people are engaged to ensure its success and the school’s future exponential impact on the health and economy of our community.”

A CLEAR VISION

The medical school will include clinical, educational and research programs in cancer, mental health and addiction, cardiology, neuroscience and orthopedics. The school also will have residence programs in each.

The focus areas were chosen based on need in Southern Nevada and nationwide, Atkinson said.

THE FACULTY

BY THE NUMBERS

Projected government revenue resulting from the Medical District and the UNLV School of Medicine by 2030

Number of students planned for the medical school’s inaugural class

YOUR NAME HERE? + +UNLV officials are looking for wealthy

donors to help support the medical school. Good thing Las Vegas isn’t lacking billionaires.

We don’t know if they are interested, but here are some high rollers who live in or have ties to Las Vegas that school officials may want to hit up.

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MARCH 22- MARCH 28

BY AMBER PHILLIPSSTAFF WRITER

Lake Mead’s elevation is just 1,087 feet above sea level and

dropping steadily. Another 12 feet and the most severe drought-protection program the Southwest has ever seen will be triggered.

If and when Lake Mead hits 1,075 feet, the government will declare a fed-eral water short-age for the seven states that draw water from the Colorado River, forcing Nevada and the others to limit water use.

Worse, a report by climate scientists and NASA predicts the Southwest will be in a decades-long drought by mid-century — the worst in 1,000 years. De-spite the sobering predictions, former Las Vegas water czar Pat Mulroy is con-fident life will go on in the West.

How worried should we be about

the current drought?

The situation is serious, but it was not unexpected. Because of the way Lake Powell (on the Utah/Arizona border) feeds into Lake Mead, there’s a lot more predictability and knowl-edge of what’s going to happen a year ahead, before you actually see the lev-els drop in Lake Mead.

The good thing for Southern Ne-vada is we conserved early, so we have lots of cushion. On paper, we will take a shortage, but in real terms, we won’t be affected by it.

Will things get worse? What about

the report predicting the worst

drought since the Middle Ages?

Let’s put these studies into context: Even the scientists will tell you those predictions aren’t cast in concrete. They are on the sphere of possibil-ity and need to be taken into consider-ation. We need to buffer against it. We need to plan for it now. But is it abso-lute that this is going to happen? We don’t know that. Nobody knows that.

So how do you convince people

to conserve when the future is so

uncertain?

You have to get closer to the reality glaring them in the face. When there’s still water around, those probabilities seem remote and far. And as this drought deepens, people start getting concerned, because the questions start changing. They aren’t, “Can you afford to do these things?” The question becomes, “Can you afford not to do these things?”

You told National Geographic in 2008

you consider the turn of the century

the defining moment when the New

West began, when the impact of

global warming fell on us overnight.

What did you mean by that?

We had come out of essentially a cen-tury that was exceedingly wet. What cli-mate scientists now are saying is we’re not going to have that predictable wet cycle. Droughts we used to think were

only two, three, four, five years long could be 30 or 40 years. It’s the mag-nitude and the rate of change that was completely unexpected.

I think we need to be very honest with ourselves that the whole basin — not just Las Vegas — is facing a much drier future. If that’s the case, what are the mosaic pieces we have to put in place now in or-der for 40 million people to survive in this region? There’s no one silver bullet.

Is there a point where the resources

we have can’t sustain the West’s

growth?

This isn’t a western growth issue. It’s a global growth issue. It’s raw human numbers.

So what do you do? Put a moat around Las Vegas and not let anybody cross it? Come on, let’s get real. Do we get to de-

cide who gets to have children and who doesn’t? These become ridiculous ques-tions.

What’s the tipping point when we

should panic? Or move to the coast?

I don’t think you ever panic. I don’t think you ever move to the coast. Be-cause there are always solutions. What becomes an inhibitor is people’s will-ingness to implement the solutions.

And which coast are you moving to? Southern California is going to be hit as badly as Nevada.

All said, you seem optimistic we’ll

manage.

Communities can work together. Look at what the basin states have been able to accomplish. Twenty years ago, those communities couldn’t have even talked to one another.

From the headwaters to the gulf, there is a larger ability and vitality be-ing generated to be able to understand what lies ahead. So am I optimistic? Ab-solutely.

Water expert not drained of optimism

The white “bathtub” ring around Lake Mead indicates the drop in water level through the years from the lake’s high point.

(STEVE MARCUS/STAFF FILE)

MULROY

Mulroy discusses the actions Southern Nevada has taken and what we should plan for

I don’t think you ever panic. I don’t think you ever move to the coast. Because there are always solutions.”

— PAT MULROY‘

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BY ANA LEYSTAFF WRITER

At Boulevard Mall, traditional retailers J.C. Pen-ney Co. and Macy’s share space with less familiar

tenants: a Mexican candy shop, a salsa studio and a mu-seum dedicated to Nevada’s Hispanic community.

The 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center used to be a hot spot but was pummelled by competition and the recession. For many years, the mall at Maryland Parkway and Twain Avenue was dismissed as dated and run down.

But a local developer is rejuvenating Las Vegas’ “La-tino mall,” capitalizing on its connections to the city’s largest minority group.

Henderson developer Roland Sansone bought the mall for $54.5 million last year, a relative bargain, and is aiming to return it to its heyday with renovations, sched-uled to be completed by the end of the year, and a slate of new tenants that cater to the valley’s Hispanic com-munity.

“They have really niched themselves,” said Maggie Arias-Petrel, chairwoman of the Las Vegas Latin Cham-ber of Commerce. “This is Las Vegas’ longest-standing mall, and to keep that piece of history and rebrand it is great.”

Boulevard Mall’s tenants include Mexico Vivo Dance

Company, MundoFox, La Taqueria, Applebee’s, Zumiez, Lids and many other retailers and restaurants. New ten-ants will include a movie theater, bowling alley, minia-ture golf course and Hispanic and Filipino supermarkets.

On weekends, the mall becomes more of a community gathering place, with fashion shows, children’s Spanish-language magic shows, educational fairs and workshops to help people fill out government paperwork.

“Ten years ago, it was basically just packed with people all the time, and we had a lot more national tenants,” General Manager Timo Kuusela said. “It made money with no effort. Today, we really have to work to meet the needs of the demographic we serve.”

The $25 million overhaul falls in line with a national trend: the death and rebirth of American malls, which have been forced to adapt to shifting shopping trends and a weak economy. Many are being converted outright into, say, churches or hockey rinks. Boulevard Mall will remain a shopping mall but one that plays double duty as a community center.

On a recent weekday, pop music bellowed from crack-ling speakers in a sparse portion of the center. Children played inside a carpet-lined jungle gym.

Artist Eduardo Ramirez Marin propped a display of his watercolor paintings at Hispanic Museum of Nevada, waiting for customers to arrive. The museum moved into

Boulevard Mall in 2012 after being lured by cheap rent.“Once they open that side over there, it’s going to get

busier,” Ramirez said, pointing to a hallway blocked by construction signs. “There are going to be restaurants and different things over there. It’s going to bring a lot more people to this mall.”

Christy Delcid welcomes the change. The candy shop owner, a Guatemala native who started selling Mexican candy at a Las Vegas swap meet seven years ago, found a more lucrative opportunity inside the mall. Her shop’s revenue has nearly doubled at Boulevard, thanks to weekend events that lure passersby into her store.

“Timo supports us, and he knows that he needs to have a good relationship with us,” Delcid said in Spanish. “I couldn’t do this at Fashion Show (mall).”

Regular shopper Nayeli Susarrey, a Mexico City na-tive who publishes a local Spanish-language magazine for Hispanic moms, said her family enjoys Boulevard’s trendy and affordable clothing stores. But the real reason they visit the mall at least once a week is to participate in its cultural events.

“Las Vegas’ Hispanic community lacks awareness about Mexico’s rich culture,” Susarrey said in Spanish. “This is a good place for us to talk about that with our children and adolescents, and rescue their Hispanic roots.”

Christy Delcid sells candy, piñatas and other wares at Christy Candy Shop at Boulevard Mall. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LOAN MODIFICATION AND A REFINANCE?

A loan modification is a renegotiation of the current terms of your mort-gage, while a refinance is a new mortgage to buy out your present mortgage.

Both can lower your payment and interest rate, and extend how much time you have to repay your loan. However, only a loan modification can lower the amount you owe on your home — sometimes reducing your unpaid loan balance to as much as 25 percent be-low what your property is worth. Furthermore, a loan modification can lower your fixed interest rate to be-low what a refinance can offer.

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Yes. Rentals, second homes, commercial and investment properties can qualify for loan modifications. Like any loan modification, several factors come into play: which bank services your loan, who the investor is behind the loan and what the borrower’s financial situation is. Just as with a loan modification for your primary residence, it is important you consult a knowledgeable and reputable attorney before undertaking a loan modification negotiation on a nonprimary residence.

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

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

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A bright spot for struggling kidsBY ANDREA DOMANICKSTAFF WRITER

As Easter approaches, shelves at supermarkets and big-box stores brim with plastic eggs, chocolate bunnies, stuffed ani-

mals and other treats. They are luxuries thousands of Las Vegas children living in pov-

erty might never enjoy, if not for the efforts of one local woman. For the past 25 years, E Bunny, the brainchild of Barbara Kenig,

has partnered with nonprofit groups and volunteers to deliver free Easter baskets filled with chocolate eggs and school supplies to homeless youths and families in need.

Kenig first launched the project in Detroit with her son and hus-band. It since has expanded into a communitywide effort in Las Vegas, with help from 100 core volunteers and more than a dozen nonprofits that come together each spring to collect and distribute thousands of baskets to the valley’s most poverty-stricken communities.

“Spring is a time of hope and new life, regardless of your religion,” said Kenig, who is Jewish. “I wanted to make it a bright spot for kids who have never had the experi-ence of Easter and whose families struggle just to put food on the table and a roof over their heads.”

Community outreach has been part of Kenig’s life since her childhood in Detroit. Her father delivered turkeys and toys to underprivileged families during the holi-days. In first grade, Kenig organized a backyard talent show to raise money for the cause.

That ethos led her to a career as a pediatric nurse, but she left the profession to work in media production after patient deaths became too difficult for her to bear.

Still, she continued to think of ways to give back.

When her son was a toddler, he asked if her nickname “Bunny” meant that she was the Easter Bunny.

“I thought for a minute and said, ‘Why yes, I am!’” Kenig recalled. “With so many kids in need out there, I thought, why not go out there and deliver some baskets?”

A neighborhood effort assembling a few baskets in her family’s garage grew to an assembly line of several hundred baskets by the time the family relocated to Las Vegas in 1999. Here, Kenig met Linda Lera-Randle El, a homeless advocate who launched Straight from the Streets, who helped her connect with families living in ex-treme poverty.

As word spread about the project, a generous donation of ready-made baskets inspired Kenig to change E Bunny’s goal from collect-ing items for homemade baskets to soliciting pre-packaged baskets. The switch allowed E Bunny to up its deliveries to the thousands.

Today, E Bunny is a collaboration of 16 nonprofit and community organizations including Opportunity Village, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada, Clark County School District, Las Vegas Rescue Mission and Casa de Luz. One hundred core volunteers walk the streets Easter weekend to deliver baskets to the homeless. In 2013, E Bunny’s efforts earned the project the Leif Erikson Home-town Heroes Award.

As Easter approaches, Kenig said she spends six to eight hours a day packaging, coordinating and collecting baskets. She’ll take just a couple of months off after Eas-ter before getting started on next year’s effort.

“It’s heartbreaking to know those numbers of homeless youth in Las Vegas exist, but it makes you more driven to do what you can, and it takes a life of its own,” Kenig said. “I don’t think we’ll ever stop.”

A N G E L S I N T H E V A L L E Y

DO YOU KNOW AN ANGEL?

In Angels in the Valley, an occasional series, we

profile people who have made a difference in

the lives of others and deserve to be recognized

for their willingness to help. If you know an Angel, email

[email protected] with details.

HOW TO HELP

To donate or volunteer, visit facebook.com/

EBunnyLV, email Kenig@[email protected]

or call 702-498-9808.

Vanessa Winchester,

left, a day activities

coordinator at

Opportunity Village, and

Barbara Kenig, founder

of E Bunny, pose with

donated Easter baskets

at Opportunity Village’s

Billy Walters campus. E

Bunny collects Easter

baskets for homeless

youths and needy

families in the valley. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

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MARCH 22- MARCH 28

N otes compiled, and now imparted, from across the urban landscape we call VegasVille:

■ Frank Cullotta once said to me, “I was asked by a woman recently what it really felt like to kill someone. I told her, ‘I didn’t think about it at the time, because if I didn’t carry out the order, I might have been killed myself.’ ”

Cullotta carried out the order. Twice. An admitted mob hit man and dou-

ble-murderer, a member of the “Hole In The Wall Gang” and an enforcer for the “Chicago Outfi t,” Cullotta worked as a bodyguard for Tony “The Ant” Spilotro during Spilotro’s reign in Las Vegas.

Cullotta also was a technical adviser for the movie “Casino,” and the inspira-tion for the role of thug Frank Marino (no, not the star of “Divas Las Vegas”), portrayed by Frank Vincent in the fi lm. Cullotta had a bit part as a hit man, too.

Today, the 76-year-old Cullotta fends off retirement by continuing to cash in on his role as a famous mob man, most recently as it relates to “Casino.” The movie is celebrating its 20th anniver-sary this year, and Cullotta is hosting a series of “Casino”-themed tours around Las Vegas. These trips down memory lane(s) stop at locations made famous in the fi lm (the Casino House,

the site of the Frankie “Blue” death scene and the location of Bertha’s robbery among them). Cullotta explains the real stories behind the movie scenes. Tours will be held April 22, May 13, June 10, July 15, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 21 and Nov. 11. (Call 702-677-9015 or visit frankcullottacasinotour.com for information.)

The years have tem-pered Cullotta’s demeanor. As he said some time back, during a coffee confab at the Peppermill, “I was a gangster, burglar, murderer, extortionist, arson-ist. I was all the things you don’t want to be. But I’m not like that no more. I’m a different man now.”

■ More from the Mafi a bin: The Mob Museum, reliably inventive and busy with its programming, is hosting a pan-el discussion at 7 p.m. March 24 titled, “Who Killed Bugsy Siegel?” This is the latest installment in the Mob Museum’s “Courtroom Conversation” series. ( For more information, see Page 40.)

Siegel was gunned down June 20, 1947, at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. The assailant never was found, and no suspect was named in the crime. The murder still is classifi ed as an open case

by the Beverly Hills Police Department.

Taking part in the discussion will be Mob Museum Director of Con-tent Geoff Schumacher, historian/fi lmmaker Warren Hull, and Larry Gragg, author of “Benja-min ‘Bugsy’ Siegel: The Gangster, the Flamingo, and the making of modern Las Vegas.”

A fact about Siegel, as it pertains to the publication you are reading now: Las Vegas Sun founder Hank Greenspun worked for Siegel as a publicity agent during the early days of the Flamingo. Greenspun knew enough to call Siegel “Benjamin,” as the hotel boss and mob overlord hated the nick-name “Bugsy.”

■ The column’s title already is a win-ner. And so is its author.

Dubbed KGB, a new gossip col-umn being launched by Politico, will be helmed by former Las Vegas Sun woman-about-town Kate Glassman Bennett. The new feature launches April 4. Bennett has been on the job for three weeks.

Longtime Sun readers will remember Bennett as the former Kate Maddox, who wrote a regular gossip column

when the Sun was an afternoon publi-cation. We worked together for a few years, which I always remember fondly, for such lines as, “Rodman lights up the Joint!”

Kate also worked as editor of Vegas Magazine before heading back to D.C.

■ The closing of the Riviera inevi-tably will lead to a run on the hotel’s design effects, just as the Sahara’s door handles and light fi xtures were snatched up when that hotel closed in May 2011.

At the Riv, a vintage sign hanging in a storage space between the hotel’s two ballrooms, featuring the original font from the 1950s, is sure to capture inter-est. Also, the brass door handles with a familiar “R” shape are recognizable to anyone who has visited the hotel.

But unlike the Sahara, the Riv doesn’t have so much kitschy memora-bilia to leave behind. For a 60-year-old resort, it actually is relatively generic, at least inside. The great memories are depicted in photos of famous entertain-ers and the fantastic neon signs outside the property, facing the Strip.

The Neon Boneyard would be ideal for all that neon, but the attraction has serious space concerns already. The two sides are talking about moving the signs to the Boneyard, but nothing has been decided.

Fascination with old Vegas Mob tales endures

JOHN KATSILOMETES

The body of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel is placed in a hearse outside his home in

Beverly Hills, Calif., hours after he was shot June 20, 1947, by an unidentifi ed gunman.

(ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

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CREATED AND PRESENTED BY

COMBATING

SEASONAL

ALLERGIES

It’s fi nally spring. Flowers are blooming, cool breezes are blowing, and the heat hasn’t yet

reached its peak. Yep, springtime in the desert is unde-niably beautiful. ¶ But for many of us who suffer from seasonal allergies, this time of year also can bring a lot of unwelcome and unpleasant symptoms. “All patients have different allergy months that trigger (symptoms), but clas-sically, it’s the spring months — now through May,” said Dr. Terrance Kwiatkowski, MD, of Sunrise Hospital and Medical Cen-ter. “In Las Vegas, I’d say that March and April tend to be the height of allergy season for many people.” ¶ Though we often associate environmental aller-gies with specifi c allergens, some people simply are sensitive to irritants in the air such as dirt, debris, dust and pollutants. “Some patients will test negative to everything during allergy testing and are just reacting to the irritants blow-ing around,” Kwiatkowski said.

A DRY CLIMATE EXACERBATES IRRITATIONThe dryness in Las Vegas also can pose a hurdle for allergy patients. “A dry cli-mate like this can really exacerbate allergy symptoms,” Kwiatkowski said. “The natural mechanism of the nose and throat is to secrete mucus to clean out the allergens before they take hold and cause a reaction, and that whole system just works better in moist environments. Our bodies have a harder time defending against allergens in dry climates because we’re often not producing as much mucus to fl ush out the bad stuff.”

BIGGEST IRRITANTS IN SOUTHERN NEVADA

Mulberry pollen

Juniper pollen

Olive tree pollen

Ash tree pollen

Ragweed pollen

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES

Antibodies bind to mast cells (protective cells), which release histamine, causing

infl ammation in nasal tissue and mucous membranes.

1

2

3

As you breathe, you inhale different allergens and irritants.

The ones you are sensitive to trigger antibody production.

ALLERGY

SYMPTOMS“Allergy symptoms can

be strange sometimes. They can feel like tickles you can’t

scratch, where it’s deep in your ear but in the back of your throat,” Dr. Terrance

Kwiatkowski said.

Coughing

Wheezing

Sore throat

Nasal congestion

Runny nose

Watery eyes

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CREATED AND PRESENTED BY

SUNRISE HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER

TREATING YOUR ALLERGIES

Antihistamines (Benadryl, Zyrtec, Claritin) These inhibit the action of histamines that are released dur-

ing an allergic reaction by blocking histamine receptors. They stop inflammation. Dr. Terrance Kwiatkowski recom-

mends these as the first line of allergy treatment but warns that antihistamines can make some people very

drowsy. Opt for the nonsedating brands to be safe.

Steroid nasal spray (Flonase, Nasonex, Rhinocort)These act as a powerful anti-inflammatory agents, decreasing inflammation in the nasal passageways

to quell symptoms. They generally are available only by prescription, although over-the-counter

options are beginning to hit the market.

IF THE ABOVE OPTIONS DON’T WORK, CONSIDER...

MontelukastA prescription oral pill, helps reduce inflammation and is a good complementary treatment to antihistamines.

Patanase A prescription antihistamine nasal spray, localizes the antihistamine

and is a good complementary treatment to steroid nasal spray.

DymistaA prescription steroid and antihistamine nasal spray, works very

well on its own, but many insurance companies don’t cover it.

Allergy shotsSome people get steroid shots to help eliminate inflammation

for an extended period of time. Some people go to allergists for allergy testing, which means identifying individual allergens by pinprick testing (exposing patients to different allergens to see

which ones cause a reaction), then treating them through contin-ued low-dose exposure to trouble allergens until immunity devel-

ops. However, this does not work for everyone. “Immunotherapy is extremely effective in some people and does nothing for others,”

Kwiatkowski said. “It’s not entirely understood why yet.”

Kwiatkowski recommends that anyone experiencing allergies start with an over-the-counter antihistamine. If that doesn’t work, the patient should

see his or her doctor to discuss prescription options.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU EXPERIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL ALLERGIES

SURGERY OPTIONS THAT COULD HELP

For people who suffer from severe allergies, acute congestion, sinus infections or facial pain and pressure, chronic sinusitis

may be to blame. The condition often requires surgery, but that surgery typically can be performed as a minimally-invasive outpatient procedure called

balloon sinuplasty. During the procedure, a tiny balloon is guided into the sinus opening, then inflated. That dilates and unclogs the opening, allowing fluid to drain and of-fering the patient immediate relief. “What you’ve done is

remodeled the sinus opening, and it will stay that way once you remove the balloon because the bone will heal

in the position you left it,” Dr. Terrance Kwiatkowski said. The procedure, which takes 20 to 45 minutes, can be performed in a doctor’s office, without any

downtime for the patient. “This procedure is game changing for patients who wake

up multiple times a week with sinus headaches,” Kwiatkowski

said.

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BY RIC ANDERSONSTAFF WRITER

One is a lovingly preserved, 239-year-old religious and cultural treasure. The

other is an unpolished music venue that serves $3 longnecks and is tucked behind a tire store.

For completely different reasons, the Spanish mission in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., and the Coach House concert hall, 1.5 miles south of the mission, are fascinating places to explore. Each has a rich history, which also can be said about the community around them.

The mission compound is the centerpiece attraction in the Orange County city of about 35,000, once home to swarms of cliff swallows that made the town famous by returning every year to nest in the mission’s stone walls.

The Coach House has been booking a diverse range of acts since opening in 1980 — icons such as B.B. King and Willie Nelson, New Wave hair-do acts, niche punk groups and metal bands.

At the mission, founded in 1776, visitors can take a self-guided audio tour (entry fee: $9) that offers a glimpse into life as a pastor in the 18th century and a visit to a church that remains in operation today. A highlight is the remains of the Great Stone Church, completed in 1806

but destroyed just six years later by an earth -quake that struck during Sunday Mass, killing 40 people.

The Coach House is part warehouse, part restaurant and part concert hall, with the com-ponents adding up to a memorable operation. The venue features vinyl bar stools, long dining tables, attentive service and rows of publicity photos of acts that have played there — Al Stew-art, 1970s singer of “Year of the Cat,” and Social Distortion, a venerable Orange County punk/pop band that cut its teeth at the Coach House, for example. The place seats about 500 people.

San Juan Capistrano’s other sites include the oldest neighborhood in California — the

Los Rios Historic District, a collection of 40 homes that date to the 1700s — and a train depot built in 1894. Among the most prominent businesses on the main drag is the Old Barn Antique Mall, which offers 10,000 square feet of items from dozens of vendors.

Visiting historic communities can be an exercise in wading through kitschy souvenirs and tourist traps, but that’s not the case in San Juan Capistrano. You’re as likely to walk into a tony wine bar as you are a shop selling swal-low T-shirts and mission refrigerator mag-nets.

Even a place that plays off of the town’s history, the Swallow’s Inn bar, isn’t cutesy or cloying. It’s a honky-tonk dive with bras hanging from the ceiling.

With an array of restaurants and nightspots, San Juan Capistrano offers enough to keep a visitor occupied for a getaway weekend. In addition, Doheny State Beach is in nearby Dana Point, and more beach fun can be found both up and down the coast.

Just keep in mind: Booking well in advance is a good idea for those who want to stay in San Juan Capistrano proper, as hotel space is limited.

Places to explore within driving

distance

WEEKEND

GETAWAY

SAN JUANCAPISTRANO

WANT TO SEE THE SWALLOWS?Cliff swallows arrive to San Juan Capistrano every March from their winter home in Ar-gentina. Between March and October, they can be seen building nests in the mission’s eaves and other parts of the city. They start their migration back to Argentina in October. In recent years, urbanization has given the swallows more options for places to build their homes, but for the past four years, the mission has tried to lure them back by playing recorded courtship calls.

For good reason, people keep coming back

Speakers hidden behind a statue call to swallows at the mission in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. For most of its 230-year history, the mission has hosted cliff swallows that flock to the crumbling bell tower each spring to nest. In recent decades, however, what used to be swarms of swallows have dwindled. (ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE)

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RECIPE PROVIDED BY WOLFGANG PUCK OF SPAGO

DIRECTIONSINGREDIENTS

Pizza dough (see recipe

at left)

16 oz smoked salmon, sliced

paper-thin

The casual side of celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck’s fi ne-dining menu at the Forum Shops at Caesars includes a signature pizza he created on the fl y for actress Joan Collins when Puck ran out of brioche.

(makes four pizzas)

SMOKED SALMON PIZZA WITH CAVIAR

1 medium red onion, cut into julienne strips

1/4 bunch fresh dill, minced

1 cup sour cream or crème fraîche

Freshly ground pepper

4 heaping tbsp domestic golden

caviar

4 heaping tsp black caviar

1. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F with a pizza stone inside for 30 minutes.

2. After the dough has been rolled or stretched into four 8-inch circles, place the pizzas on a lightly fl oured surface. Brush the center of each pizza with olive oil to within 1 inch of the edge and sprinkle it with some red onion. Slide the pizza onto the stone and bake 8 to 12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.

3. Mix the dill with the sour cream or crème fraîche and the freshly ground pepper to taste. Transfer the pizzas to heated dinner plates and spread them with the sour cream mixture.

4. Divide the salmon and arrange it decoratively over the cream.

5. Place a spoonful of golden caviar in the center of each piece of pizza, then spoon a little of the black caviar into the center of the golden caviar. Cut each pizza into fourths and serve immediately.

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

In addition,

set aside four small sprigs for garnish.

PIZZA DOUGH

1 package active dry

or fresh yeast

1 tsp honey

1 cup warm water

1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup warm water.

2. In a mixer fi tted with a dough hook, combine the fl our and salt. Add the oil, yeast mixture and 3/4 cup of water, and mix on low speed until the dough comes cleanly away from the sides of the bowl and clusters around the dough hook, about 5 minutes. (The pizza dough also can be made in a food processor. Dissolve the yeast as above. Combine the fl our and salt in the bowl of a food processor fi tted with a metal blade. Pulse once or twice, add the remaining ingredients, and process until the dough begins to form a ball that rides around the side of the bowl on top of the blade.)

3. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand for 2 or 3 minutes. The dough should feel smooth and fi rm. Cover it with a clean, damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot for about 30 minutes. (When ready, the dough should stretch easily as it is lightly pulled).

4. Divide the dough into 4 balls, about 6 ounces each. Work each ball by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom of the ball. Repeat 4 or 5 times to form a smooth, fi rm ball. On a smooth, unfl oured surface, roll the ball under the palm of your hand until the top of the dough is smooth and fi rm, about 1 minute. Cover the dough with a damp towel and let rest 15 to 20 minutes. (Balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 2 days.)

5. To prepare each pizza, dip a ball of dough into fl our, shaking off any excess, place the dough on a clean, lightly fl oured surface, and start to stretch the dough. Press down on the center, spreading the dough into an 8-inch circle, with its outer rim a little thicker than the inner circle.

INGREDIENTS(makes four 8-inch pizzas)

DIRECTIONS

3 cups all-purpose

fl our

1 tsp kosher

salt

1 tbsp extra-virgin

olive oil

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MARCH 22- MARCH 28

Where would Rice have landed had he been fired?

Definitely not UNR. He likely

would have been an assistant

somewhere on the West Coast, maybe in

the WCC, or taken a year off before jumping

back into it.

How close was Rice to losing his job?

As close as he could be.

Influential boosters had been looking

into gathering money for Rice’s $1.2 million

buyout weeks before the end of the season,

and many wanted to pull the trigger as soon

as the Rebels lost to San Diego State in

the Mountain West quarterfinals. However,

Rice has a lot of supporters, too, and they

eventually won.

Why? Kunzer-Murphy had given a new

contract and an extension to football coach

Bobby Hauck and Rice, respectively, in each

of their last offseasons, and Hauck already

had been sent packing. Doing that twice

within a year would look bad. There also

was concern that players or committed

recruits would head elsewhere.

Critics say Rice can’t motivate players. Yet, when he nearly left last offseason for South

Florida and this month when he was almost fired, players took to social media to show their support. What does that say about Rice?

The players wouldn’t have come to UNLV if

they weren’t comfortable with the situation,

so it makes sense they wouldn’t want it

to change. Rice always has had the public

support of his team.

12 QUESTIONS ABOUT

UNLV BASKETBALL

What does UNLV need to accomplish next season for Rice to keep his job?

Specific demands haven’t surfaced yet, but

at minimum, competing for the Mountain

West regular-season title and returning

to the NCAA Tournament likely would be

required. If at this time next year the Rebels

again are in the middle of the pack and

looking at the CBI as their only postseason

option, it would be hard to imagine Rice

getting a sixth season.

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Was former UCLA coach Ben Howland, who led the Bruins to three Final Four appearances

and coached Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook, in line to become the next UNLV coach?

His was the name that kept coming up.

Another was Dayton coach Archie Miller.

But Howland, who was fired in 2013 after 10

seasons at UCLA, seemed the more likely

choice.

There’s no doubt Howland will get a job

this offseason. So if there was doubt about

Rice’s coaching abilities — which there

clearly was — it would have made sense

to act quickly if the Rebels had wanted

Howland. Instead, UNLV did the only fair

thing and gave Rice at least one more

season.

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The community was divided about whether to keep Rice. Will that hurt attendance?

Probably not any more

than it already has.

When Kunzer-Murphy

took over as AD in

2013, there were many

departures from UNLV

athletics, including the

marketing department

staff. Since then, there

hasn’t been the same

engagement with the community. Combine

that with an overall and home record that

has been trending downward, and it’s no

surprise you have a lot of empty seats at the

Thomas & Mack Center.

#

5

KUNZER-MURPHY

W

hen UNLV lost in the Mountain West quarterfinals and decided to not pursue further postseason play, the main question was whether coach Dave Rice would return for a fifth season. That was answered March 16 when Athletic Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy announced Rice, who received an extension last March, would remain in Las Vegas. ¶ But that wasn’t the only question surrounding the program after the Rebels’ seventh-place finish in the Mountain West Conference. As we look ahead to the 2015-16 season, here are 12 questions people are wondering about, asked by sports editor Ray Brewer and answered by UNLV beat writer Taylor Bern:

What changes can we expect in his coaching style?

This season, he started putting

himself out on the court much more

and, after much effort, picked up his first

technical foul at New Mexico. Personnel will

dictate this to a degree, but Rice showed

more willingness to mix up defenses and

mix in some full-court press, which helps

keep opponents guessing and doesn’t

allow them to get comfortable. More of that

would be good.

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UNLV coach Dave Rice, left, has watched his team’s win totals decline each year he has coached the Rebels — from 26 in 2011-12 to 25 in his second season, then 20 in his third and 18 this year, when the Rebels placed seventh in the Mountain West. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)

Were there any bright spots this season?

The biggest positive is one of

the things Rice often is criticized for: player

development. Pat McCaw played multiple

positions and got better at each as his role

increased. Goodluck Okonoboh added

offensive post moves to go with his defensive

prowess. Jordan Cornish hit big shots game

after game. Dwayne Morgan played the final

three weeks the way many thought he would

from the start of the season.

Those are reasons to get excited, along

with Cody Doolin almost single-handedly

taking down Portland and stretches of really

fun basketball in the first halves at Kansas

and Colorado State.

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What changes can we expect in his coaching style?

This season, he started putting

himself out on the court much more

and, after much effort, picked up his first

technical foul at New Mexico. Personnel will

dictate this to a degree, but Rice showed

more willingness to mix up defenses and

mix in some full-court press, which helps

keep opponents guessing and doesn’t

allow them to get comfortable. More of that

would be good.

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8

UNLV has seen several players transfer out of the program during Rice’s four years.

How has that hurt the program?As of last week, 10 Rebels had transferred

and three had declared with eligibility

remaining in Rice’s four seasons.

Many of those are understandable. The

transfer that hurt most, Savon Goodman

to Arizona State, was the one in which

the player most forced UNLV’s hand. The

biggest negative impact was junior Khem

Birch going pro. He would have been a huge

piece for the Rebels and instead has spent

the season putting up good numbers in the

NBA D-League.

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9

You can’t knock Rice as a recruiter. Stephen Zimmerman, a 7-foot center from Bishop

Gorman and a McDonald’s All-American, is believed to favor UNLV. How is Rice able to attract blue-chip recruits without great results?

It started in the Rebels’ backyard. Getting

top players from Findlay Prep (Anthony

Bennett, Christian Wood, Rashad Vaughn),

and now possibly Bishop Gorman, helps build

a foundation that’s enticing to other highly

rated players. Rice also has built coaching

staffs with strong recruiters — Justin Hutson,

Heath Schroyer, Todd Simon and Ryan Miller.

And UNLV’s facilities are among the best on

the West Coast and arguably in the country.

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10

What went wrong this season?

Defense, particularly in the

second half, was a consistent problem, and

the roster didn’t leave a lot of wriggle room.

When injuries became an issue, there wasn’t

much depth to lean on. Still, the Rebels

were close down the stretch in nearly every

game after New Year’s Eve. Poor offensive

screening and defensive rebounding became

highlighted in those moments.

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11

UNLV led 16 straight games at halftime, yet went just 8-8. What happened?

Several of the leads were close, but even

the sizable ones disappeared almost instantly.

That’s primarily coaching and not making

necessary adjustments. Depth was a factor,

but there were plenty of teams that used

a short bench all season — Wyoming, for

example — and were much better at closing

games.

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MARCH 22- MARCH 28

CASINO PROMOTIONSTHE D AND GOLDEN GATE

Downtown Hoopstown shirt giveawayDate: March 22Information: Play table games with a buy-in of $100 or more to receive a T-shirt commemorating the NCAA Tournament.

THE D

Win Derek’s HellcatDate: Through Aug. 29Information: Earn tickets for monthly drawings that culminate with a chance to win a 2015 Dodge Chal-lenger SRT Hellcat.

March Hoops viewing partiesDate: March 22Information: Watch the NCAA Tour-nament in the 12th-floor ballroom. General admission is free; deluxe packages also are available.

STATION CASINOS

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

SOUTH POINT

$600,000 March Money MadnessDate: MarchInformation: Players have a chance to win a progressive bonus while play-ing slot machines. The bonus will hit by $25,000, and when it does, play-ers using their loyalty cards win $25 in free play. Once the bonus is hit, it resets at $10,000.

Road to the Big Dance Poker Room $100 hourly drawingsTimes and dates: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 22-23; 4-8 p.m. March 27-30; 3-9 p.m. April 5Information: One poker seat will be selected randomly every hour to win $100.

PALMS

$40,000 Luck o’ the Irish drawingsDate: Through March 27Time: Friday drawings at 7 p.m.Information: Earn drawing tickets with slot play. Earn 2x entries from 4 to 6:30 p.m. and 5x entries from

8 p.m. to midnight Fridays. Drawings will be each Friday. Ten winners will be selected with a maximum prize of $3,000.

Play for Prizes – Fill Your TankDate: Through March 27Information: Points earned Monday through Friday may be combined and redeemed for up to $390 in Chevron gift cards per day.

DOWNTOWN GRAND

Audi A5 giveawayDate: Through March 28Time: 8 p.m.Information: Receive one drawing ticket for every 1,000 base points earned daily. Earn 50 drawing tickets and receive a two-night stay during the drawing weekend.

Slots of Fun daily tournamentDate: Through March 31Time: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Information: Loyalty card members can buy in for $25. All participants receive $25 in slot play.

ORLEANS

Lucky LiquorDate: March 26Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.Information: Earn 300 base points and receive a bottle of liquor.

Point multiplierDate: March 28Information: Earn 15x points on penny slots.

Giveaway daysDate: Mondays in MarchInformation: Earn 300 base points and receive a free kitchen gift.

Blackjack tournamentsDate: March 22, 28-29Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-4 p.m. SundaysInformation: $25 to enter. Top prize is at least $1,000.

GOLD COAST

$72,000 Rollin’ for the DoughDate: March 22, 28-29Time: Saturday drawing at 8:15 p.m.Information: Roll the dice Saturday for chance to win up to $3,600. Five winners at each drawing. Play kiosk game on Sundays.

Point multiplierDate: March 27Information: Earn 15x points on penny slots.

Giveaway daysDate: March 24Information: Earn 300 base points and receive a free set of drinking glasses. Styles change weekly.

SUNCOAST

Play and SelectDate: Mondays through Thursdays in MarchInformation: Earn at least 300 base points and receive dining and free play deals.

Buffalo multipliersDate: Sundays, Mondays and Tues-days in MarchInformation: Earn 15x points on select Buffalo games.

Point multipliersDate: March 25Information: Earn mystery multipliers up to 50x points.

Young at HeartDate: WednesdaysInformation: For players 50 and older. Earn up to 50x points, participate in cash drawings, get dining discounts and more.

March Hoopla drawingDate: March 27 and 28Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m.Information: Earn entries through play. Fifty people will win $100.

SAM’S TOWN

Young at HeartDate: Tuesdays and WednesdaysInformation: For players 50 and older. Earn up to 50x points, participate in cash drawings, get dining discounts and more.

STRATOSPHERE

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

HARD ROCK HOTEL

Point multipliersDate: March 25Information: Loyalty card members earn 20x points on reels and video reels and 7x points on video poker.

45+ Classic Rocker’s programDate: March 26Information: Members ages 45 and older receive 15x points on reels and video reels and 7x points on video poker. Guests who earn 100 base slot

points win 5,000 bonus points (maxi-mum of four per day).

SLS

Gift giveawayDate: March 22Information: Earn 250 slot points, 500 video poker points or make a $10 advance-deposit wager and receive a gift. Options include a deep dish pie plate, a canister set, ceramic bake-ware or a stainless steel bowl set.

Bonus points or mystery giftDate: March 28Information: Invited players who have made $10 average daily theoreti-cal wagers can win free play, bonus points or a gift.

$187,500 Buckets for Bills giveawaysDate: Through March 31Time: 7 p.m.Information: Nightly drawings will be held for a chance to make a basket and win free play or cash. To par-ticipate, players must earn 25 slot or video poker points or have an aver-age bet of $15 for one hour on a table game. Double entries can be earned Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

PLAZA

Queen member slot tournamentDate: March 26Time: 4 p.m.Information: Loyalty members with “Queen” status are eligible to partici-pate for a chance to win $250.

King member slot tournamentDate: March 27Time: 4 p.m.Information: Loyalty members with “King” status are eligible to partici-pate for chance to win $500.

Ace member slot tournamentDate: March 28Time: 4 p.m.Information: Loyalty members with “Ace” status are eligible to participate for chance to win $1,000.

WILDFIRE

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

ALIANTE

Point multipliersDate: March 25Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 10x points on all reels.

Seventeen Days of Lucky Leprechaun

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Send your gaming information to [email protected] GAMING

MARCH 22-MARCH 28

points win 5,000 bonus points (maxi-mum of four per day).

SLS

Gift giveawayDate: March 22Information: Earn 250 slot points, 500 video poker points or make a $10 advance-deposit wager and receive a gift. Options include a deep dish pie plate, a canister set, ceramic bake-ware or a stainless steel bowl set.

Bonus points or mystery giftDate: March 28Information: Invited players who have made $10 average daily theoreti-cal wagers can win free play, bonus points or a gift.

$187,500 Buckets for Bills giveawaysDate: Through March 31Time: 7 p.m.Information: Nightly drawings will be held for a chance to make a basket and win free play or cash. To par-ticipate, players must earn 25 slot or video poker points or have an aver-age bet of $15 for one hour on a table game. Double entries can be earned Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

PLAZA

Queen member slot tournamentDate: March 26Time: 4 p.m.Information: Loyalty members with “Queen” status are eligible to partici-pate for a chance to win $250.

King member slot tournamentDate: March 27Time: 4 p.m.Information: Loyalty members with “King” status are eligible to partici-pate for chance to win $500.

Ace member slot tournamentDate: March 28Time: 4 p.m.Information: Loyalty members with “Ace” status are eligible to participate for chance to win $1,000.

WILDFIRE

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

ALIANTE

Point multipliersDate: March 25Information: Earn 5x points on video poker and 10x points on all reels.

Seventeen Days of Lucky Leprechaun

Date: Through March 28Information: Swipe at any kiosk to re-deem a leprechaun. Collect 17 lepre-chauns and receive a bonus March 29 worth up to $10,000.

$60,000 Lucky Leprechaun drawingsDate: March 28Time: 7:15 and 9:15 p.m.Information: Ten names will be drawn for chance to win free play and cash.

50+ Play Day Spin to Win kiosk gameDate: MarchInformation: Earn 50 slot points and spin the wheel to win up to $500 in slot play.

Spring Cleaning gift daysDate: Through March 26Information: Earn 250 points to re-ceive a mystery gift.

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

SILVER SEVENS

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

RAMPART CASINO

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

Point multipliersDate: Mondays in MarchInformation: Receive 4x points on reels and 2x points on video poker.

$100,000 Wheel O’ CashDate: March 27-28Time: 6:15 and 8:15 p.m.Information: Each drawing night, 16 people will spin the wheel three times and add up their prizes to win up to $2,500 cash. Earn 100 points from slot play or one hour of $10 table play for one entry. Earn 10x entries Monday through Thursday.

$20,000 Lucky Leprechaun table games drawingsDate: March 27Time: 9 p.m.Information: One hour of $10 table play earns one entry.

$20,000 free slot play hot seat drawingsDate: March 26Time: 2-8 p.m.Information: Loyalty card members are eligible to win up to $200 in slot play during random drawings.

EL CORTEZ

Jackpot BonusDate: MarchInformation: Loyalty card members who win a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a jackpot of $200 or more on a video poker 5-cent or lower denomination machine, a jackpot of $300 or more on a video poker 10-cent or higher denomina-tion machine or a jackpot of $200 or more on live keno will receive their choice of either $10 to $1,000 in free play or a bottle of Woodbridge wine.

Saturday Point FeverDate: Saturdays in MarchInformation: Ten club members will be selected to win up to 100,000 points. Players will receive one virtual drawing ticket for every 200 points earned each day during the week.

Wheel and Deal drawingsDate: Saturdays in MarchTime: NoonInformation: Earn entries by play-ing table games for a chance to win promotional chips.

MAX CASINO

AT THE WESTIN

Happy Hour specialsDate: DailyTime: 6-8 p.m.Information: $3 craps and 25-cent roulette offered at select tables.

BINION’S

$2,000 blackjack tournamentDate: FridaysTime: 6-8 p.m.Information: Throughout the week, guests can qualify to play in a black-jack tournament. The top three win-ners receive $250, $750 and $1,000.

WILLIAM HILL

RACE & SPORTS BOOK

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

TUSCANY

Point multipliersDate: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in MarchInformation: Earn 10x points on reels and 7x points on video poker on

Mondays and Fridays. Earn 5x points on all machines on Wednesdays.

Scratch and WinDate: Sundays in MarchInformation: Earn 500 base points and receive a scratch card to win free play or points.

Gift SaturdayDate: March 28Information: Earn 300 base points and receive an oven mitt or nonstick dish.

Jackets for JacksDate: MarchInformation: Get two suited jacks playing blackjack and win a Tuscany jacket.

ARIZONA CHARLIE’S

(BOULDER, DECATUR LOCATIONS)

Spring Cha-Ching giveawayDate: Fridays and Saturdays through March 28Time: 8:15 p.m.Information: For every 1,000 base points earned, guests can play a kiosk game to win free play, comps, gifts or entries into a $20,000 weekly cash drawing. Five cash winners at each drawing, with a $5,000 top prize.

March Mania giveawayDate: Through April 6Information: Place a $20 parlay or $50 straight bet on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games and receive a basketball drawstring bag.

CLUB FORTUNE

Top of the Hill slot tournamentDate: Tuesdays and WednesdaysTime: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: Win cash prizes.

HOOTERS

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

JERRY’S NUGGET

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

GOLDEN NUGGET

Absolut Elyx Vodka giveawayDate: March 23-25Information: Receive a complimenta-ry bottle of vodka for every 1,000 slot points earned or $300 of rated table predictable play.

$100,000 Tournament of Champi-ons slot tournamentDate: March 26-28

Information: Entry fee is $799;

includes a three-night stay, tourna-

ment parties and more. First place is

$50,000.

RIVIERA

$5,000 weekly free slot play drawingsDate: March 28

Information: For every 100 points

earned at slots, loyalty card members

will receive an entry into a drawing

to win $25 to $2,500 in free slot play.

Winners will be posted outside the

cashier cage about 7:30 p.m. Players

must be present to win, and winners

have until 11:59 p.m. on the Sunday

immediately following the drawing to

claim their prize.

SILVERTON

Leprechaun Lights Out – Swipe & WinDate: March 26

Information: Earn 300 points and

swipe your rewards card at any kiosk

to win cash, slot play, dining credits

and more.

Play For Pasta - Earn and WinDate: Tuesdays and Wednesdays in

March

Information: Earn 250 points and

receive a $10 dining credit. Earn 400

points and receive a pasta meal at

Sundance Grill.

$15,000 Point ChallengeDate: March 22-31

Information: The top 25 slot point

earners will win cash and slot play.

First place wins $5,000.

$1,250 Humpday Hot Seat table games drawingsDate: Wednesdays in March

Time: 5-10 p.m.

Information: Eleven table games

players will win $100 in chips. Draw-

ings are every 30 minutes.

$10,000 Reel and Win slot tournamentsDate: Tuesdays in March

Time: Noon-5 p.m.

Information: Loyalty card members

receive one free entry; earn addition-

al entries for every 100 points earned

by 4 p.m. First place wins $1,000.

Senior MondaysDate: Mondays in March

Information: For loyalty card mem-

bers 50 and older. Enjoy dining

discounts and drawings at 2, 4 and

6 p.m. for up to $1,000. One drawing

entry earned for every 50 base slot,

video poker and table game points.

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MARCH 22- MARCH 28

Who should lead our cities? There’s a simple answer

E arly voting has begun for city council elections in Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas.

Depending on their financial re-sources, the candidates are promoting themselves with television commer-cials, billboards, lawn signs and printed materials hanging on front doors and stuffed inside mailboxes.

At best, we can glean some specific knowledge of them. But there is another way to decide whether to, as the cliché goes, throw the bums out or return them to another four-year term.

Ask yourself: Overall, do you like where you live? Is your city headed in the right direction? Is progress being made in your city as we pull out of the Great Recession? Do you have confi-dence someone else could do it better?

When The Sunday looks at how our cities have suffered because of the economy’s punch to the gut, how each is recovering today and how bright their futures are, we reach one conclusion: The incumbents seeking re-election

certainly are not bums. Our elected city leaders are serv-

ing us tirelessly and, with good overall decisions and smart strategies, are moving our cities forward with our best interests at heart. There are other good candidates, but we think it is best to stick with the tried and proven.

LAS VEGASMayor Carolyn Goodman is seek-

ing a second term, and she deserves it. Councilman Stavros Anthony, the most viable of five other candidates seeking the mayorship, says Goodman should be fired for pursing a downtown soccer sta-dium. We disagree. Even if her efforts were not popular, that’s not sufficient reason to remove an otherwise good public servant who, on the whole, has been a strong leader. We applaud her for her unbridled passion and vision.

In the ward races, each of the council members should be returned to office. In Ward 1, 12-year veteran Lois Tar-kanian, a former teacher and school board member, is as devoted as any to

the city, her leadership framed by her reasoned voice and wealth of experi-ence. In Ward 3, former state Sen. Bob Coffin has proven independent, savvy and a strong champion for his constitu-ents. In Ward 5, Ricki Barlow has been a popular and effective advocate who understands how the city runs.

HENDERSONThis city is widely branded as a great

place to live and work, and for good reason. Even when financially pressed, it has kept its focus on quality of life and economic development. There’s every reason to re-elect the three incumbents.

Gerri Schroder, who has a govern-ment affairs background, is steeped in community involvement, from promoting the arts and youth achieve-ment to economic development and diversity. Well versed in land use and economic development, Debra March understands quality-of-life issues and the nuances of smart community plan-ning. Sam Bateman brings experience as a planning commissioner, plus the

pointed, incisive questioning of a crimi-nal prosecutor, which he is. All three are dedicated to Henderson’s future.

NORTH LAS VEGASThe city has rebounded tremen-

dously after years of financial miscues, and it’s important to stay the course. Incumbent Pamela Goynes-Brown, an educator, has proven her understand-ing and love of the city, and has earned her seat for another four years. For the other seat, retired postal carrier Rich-ard Cherchio, who was appointed to the council for two years only to lose his first election by one vote, would serve the city well. He has remained active in civic affairs, understands what’s at stake and works well with others while remaining independent.

WHY VOTE?Our three cities are on a roll. If we

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MARCH 22- MARCH 28

SUNDAY, MARCH 22

Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon: Enjoy a day of family fun to benefit the Las Vegas Valley Humane Society. 9 a.m., $30, Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, lvvhumane.org/events.php.

United Blood Services drive: Donors will receive a Rampart Buffet voucher and be entered for a chance to win prizes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free, Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd.

Seek, Nourish, Ignite and “The Mikveh Monologues”: A women’s retreat followed by an evening of theater and song for men and women. $36-$55, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Three Square, 4190 N. Pecos Road.

Classical music brunch: Pair brunch with live classical music. 10 a.m.-noon, free, the Crêpe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., thecrepelasvegas.com.

Riviera coin show: More than $50 million of rare U.S. and world coins, currency, stamps, collectibles and jewelry will be on display. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $3, Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South, ckshows.com.

Quilt Las Vegas: To promote, encourage and preserve the art of quilt making. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $5, Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St., dqnv.org.

“Venus in Fur”: An adaptation of the 1870 novel. 2 p.m., $10-$15, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.

Las Vegas Brass Band spring concert: A traditional British-style ensemble made of professional and amateur musicians from Southern Nevada. 2 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., 702-507-3459.

“The Marriage of Figaro”: A performance of Mozart’s classic comic opera by the UNLV Opera Theatre. 2 p.m., $5-$25, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.

MONDAY, MARCH 23

Medicare information session: Learn about Medicare eligibility and benefits and receive assistance with claims. 3 p.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3459.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY, MARCH 28

Get Fit Family Fun Day: Health screenings, immunizations, healthy eating classes, sports, yoga and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Paradise Recre-ation Center, 4775 McLeod Drive, 702-455-7513.

PurpleStride 5K Walk and Run: Help change the future for people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and double survival by 2020. 9 a.m., $25 in advance, $30 day of, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, purplestride.org/lasvegas.

Free gardening workshop: A master gardener will offer tips. 9-10:30 a.m., free, Acacia Demonstra-tion Gardens, 50 Casa del Fuego St., 702-267-4050.

Ward 4 shredding party: Bring up to five boxes or bags of documents to be shredded. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd.

Easter Crafts and Gifts: Browse handcrafted jewelry, soaps, wood works and more. 10 a.m., free, North Las Vegas Elks Lodge, 2939 Van Der Meer St., elks.org.

Ward 3 Cesar Chavez Day celebra-tion: Community booths, food trucks, music and entertainment. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Gary Reese Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave Road, 702-769-2978.

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SWEET 16

SHAKE-UP

CONTENT CREATED AND PRESENTED BY SOUTHERN WINE & SPIRITS

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, executive director of mixology and spirits education at Southern Wine & Spirits.

1 oz Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka

1 oz Jagermeister Spice Cinnamon & Vanilla Liqueur

1 oz simple syrup

1 oz lemon juice

Top off with Brooklyn Lager

Orange peel for garnish

TUESDAY, MARCH 24

Ask a Certified Diabetes Educa-tor Day: Diabetes educators from Valley Hospital will answer ques-tions. 9-11 a.m., free, Valley Hospital, 620 Shadow Lane, 702-388-4000.

Needlework class: Learn different types of stitches. Participants provide their own supplies. 9:30-11:30 a.m., free, West Flamingo Active Adult Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road, 702-455-7742.

Las Vegas Medical District public meeting: Give input on master plan updates and proposed enhance-ments. 5:30 p.m., free, Las Vegas City Hall Council Chambers, 495 S. Main St.

Weeds: Why Worry?: Learn about regulations governing invasive plants and the alarming rate at which weeds are becoming resistant to the methods used to control them. 7 p.m., free, Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road, 702-948-5906.

“Who Killed Bugsy Siegel?”: The murder of mobster Bugsy Siegel remains one of organized crime’s most notorious assassinations. 7 p.m., $25, the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., mobmuseum.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

Health care symposium and hiring event: Job seekers can meet health care professionals who can offer advice on a successful career. Registration required. 9 a.m., free, One-Stop Career Center, 6330 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, nvca-reercenter.org.

Metro Senior Safety: Learn how to keep safe at home and in the community. Registration required. 10 a.m., free, Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-229-1702.

Storytime in the Square: Interac-tive story time featuring classic children’s tales. 11 a.m., free, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, mytownsquarelasvegas.com.

Greek Independence Day: Celebrate Greek Independence Day with refreshments, dancing, music and a ceremonial raising of the Greek flag. 11:30 a.m., free, Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., lasvegasnevada.gov.

Munch and Mingle for Nonprofits: Meet people from the local nonprof-it community. Bring lunch and information about your group. 11:45 a.m., free, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3421

Stupak movie in the park: Enjoy popcorn, a beverage and a family movie. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs. 7-8:30 p.m., free, Stupak Park, 300 W. Boston Ave., 702-229-2488.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Beers with Beers: Join Council-man Bob Beers for a beer and conversation about what is happen-ing in Las Vegas. 5:30-7:30 p.m., free, Nacho Daddy, 9560 W. Sahara Ave., 702-229-2144.

Monster Jam World Finals XVI: The 2015 touring season brings 12-foot, 10,000-pound trucks to Las Vegas. 6 p.m., $92-$192, Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road, monsterjam.com.

Vegetarian dinner: An all-you-can-eat vegan and vegetarian buffet. 6 p.m., $8, Govinda’s Center of Vedic India, 7181 Dean Martin Drive, govindascenter.com.

Cooperative Extension and Rose Society meeting: Bring roses and learn how to prepare them for a rose show April 18. 7 p.m., free, UNLV Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road.

“Artistic Integrity in the Age of Social Media”: A panel will discuss the impact of 21st century technolo-gies on indie art culture. 7:30 p.m., free, Barrick Museum, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, unlv.edu.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

Latino Network of Southern Nevada Summit: A networking forum for Latino leaders, community members and organizations. Presen-tations and discussions about education, jobs, health, immigration, the arts and more. 8:30 a.m.-noon, free, East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-6681, latinonetworksnv.com.

“A Friend, A Foe”: XPOZ, a Las Vegas-based movement, fights the tobacco industry with music. 5 p.m., $8-$10, Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.

Combine Deep Eddy Vodka, Jagermeister Spice, simple syrup and lemon juice in a shaker and fill with ice. Cover and shake well. Pour contents into a tall glass over ice and top with Brooklyn Lager. Gar-nish with an orange peel.

March Madness is in full swing, which means basketball, betting and booze in spades. This drink is an update on a party staple: beer, lemonade and vodka punch. The Brooklyn Lager helps add an extra dimension of flavor, while smooth caramel malts carry you to the finish. This drink is as potent as one could hope while upholding the dignity of an adult cocktail.

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Get Fit Family Fun Day: Health screenings, immunizations, healthy eating classes, sports, yoga and more. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free, Paradise Recre-ation Center, 4775 McLeod Drive, 702-455-7513.

PurpleStride 5K Walk and Run: Help change the future for people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and double survival by 2020. 9 a.m., $25 in advance, $30 day of, Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, purplestride.org/lasvegas.

Free gardening workshop: A master gardener will offer tips. 9-10:30 a.m., free, Acacia Demonstra-tion Gardens, 50 Casa del Fuego St., 702-267-4050.

Ward 4 shredding party: Bring up to five boxes or bags of documents to be shredded. 10 a.m.-noon, free, Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd.

Easter Crafts and Gifts: Browse handcrafted jewelry, soaps, wood works and more. 10 a.m., free, North Las Vegas Elks Lodge, 2939 Van Der Meer St., elks.org.

Ward 3 Cesar Chavez Day celebra-tion: Community booths, food trucks, music and entertainment. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free, Gary Reese Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave Road, 702-769-2978.

Kids in the Kitchen: Celebrate

National Nutrition Month with a fun

day centered around healthy eating

and exercise. 10 a.m., $14.50, Discov-

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enade Place, jllv.org.

Yoga on the Meadow: Stretch your

body and relax your spirit in the

shade of the Red Rock Canyon

escarpment. Bring your own mat.

11 a.m., $9 per vehicle, Spring Moun-

tain Ranch State Park, 6375 Nevada

Highway 159, 702-875-4141.

Eggstreme Scramble: Children

ages 3-12 can participate in an egg

hunt, egg decorating, face painting

and more. Registration required. 11

a.m.-2 p.m., free, Walnut Recreation

Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road,

ClarkCountyNV.gov/parksregistration.

Sugar Eggs workshop: Create

diorama- or panoramic-style sugar

eggs for Easter. For ages 7 and up.

12:15-2:15 p.m., $26, Charleston

Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.,

702-229-6383.

Boulder City Beerfest: Beer, food

trucks and specialty vendors. 1 p.m.,

$30-$60, Wilbur Square Park in

downtown Boulder City, bouldercity-

beerfestival.com.

Contra Dancing: Dance to a live

acoustic band. 6:30-10 p.m., $3 for

children, $10 for adults, Charleston

Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.,

702-229-6383, lasvegascountry-

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IRS LOOKING FOR BIGGER PIECE OF THE ACTION

In gamblers’ lingo, it’s a “taxable:” Any

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you. The same rule applies to bingo . For keno,

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But the IRS is proposing changing the

threshold, created in 1977, to $600 .

The American Gaming Association is against

the change, saying it would cost states mil-

lions in lost gaming revenue. That’s because

machines that hit taxables can ’t be played

again until they are reset. A lower threshold

would put the machines out of service more

frequently .

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to report smaller winnings on their tax returns.

So don’t be surprised to see industry offi -

cials and customers line up in opposition . The

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Kayla Pederson is a loan op-erations manager and senior underwriter, and Kari Bach is a consumer loan underwriter for the Clark County Credit Union. Pederson manages loan operations specialists and underwrites higher-risk con-sumer loans. Bach assesses the risk and eligibility of loans.

Gary Kapral is chief operating officer of House Advantage, which provides marketing for gaming companies. He was senior vice president of opera-tions at Bally Technologies.

Justine Kelleher is manager of supplier development at Gaming Laboratories Interna-tional. She has been with GLI since 2012.

Nevada Attorney General Adam Paul Laxalt formed the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee for the Office of Military Legal Assistance, the nation’s first at-torney general-led, public-private partnership to give military communities access to pro bono civil legal services.

Cass Palmer is North Las Vegas director of neigh-borhood and leisure services. He will oversee recre-ation and event programming for all city parks, Safe Key and summer camps, and housing and neighbor-hood services.

Alternative Trading Partners, which specializes in mergers and acquisitions, advised shareholders of online sports betting operator Pinnacle Sports on the sale of a controlling interest in the business. The ATP team was led by managing partners Thomas Brunet and Kyle Carlston.

Two Southern Nevada UPS drivers were inducted into the company’s Circle of Honor for achieving 25 or more years of crash-free driving. They are Bennie Harris Jr. of Henderson and Rod Little of Las Vegas.

Bridgette Wiley is director of operations for Blos-som Bariatrics and Warm Springs Surgical Center. Wiley is a certified medical office administrator with 20 years of experience. She has specialized in bariatric center administration and bariatric patient care since 2006.

John Seeland is chief operating officer of Las Vegas Recovery Center. Seeland previously worked for Martin Health System in southern Florida.

Certified nurse practitioner Angelique “Jean” Cross joined HealthCare Partners Medical Group’s Burnham Springs clinic, 4275 S. Burnham Ave., Suite 255, Las Vegas. Dr. Aron Rogers joined the West Craig clinic, 3960 W. Craig Road, Suite 101, North Las Vegas. Dr. Nirav Joshi joined the Summerlin Cardiology clinic, 10105 Banburry Cross Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas.

The Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association and the American Hotel and Lodging Association launched the Nevada chapter of Women in Lodg-ing. Officers are chairwoman Mary Giuliano, Vdara general manager; vice chairwoman Shannon Mc-Callum, Aria executive director of hotel operations; and executive vice president Diane Gandy, Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association. Council members include Mary Ann Burns, Boyd Group; Lyra Hynie, Tropicana; Toni Repetti, UNLV; and Ronna Timpa, Workplace ESL.

Dr. Raji Venkat, an internal medicine physician, practices at Dignity Health Medical Group’s pri-mary care clinic at 10001 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite

101, Henderson.

The Lung Center of Nevada is joining with Compre-hensive Cancer Centers of Nevada. The pulmonary division, which launches in June, comprises two nurse practitioners and five physicians: Drs. John “Jack” Collier, James Hsu, George Tu, John Wojcik and Ralph Nietrzeba. In addition to lung cancer, the lung diseases and sleep disorders treated will include asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, chronic cough, nicotine dependence, snoring, in-somnia and obstructive sleep apnea.

Terrell Turner is communications manager at Ras-ter, a software company. Turner worked for three years at Zappos.com in the video content depart-ment.

Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Heidi Almase is an alternate judge for the Nevada Commission for Judicial Discipline, which investigates violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct.

Antonia Genov is social media manager and Mela-nie Shafer is public relations supervisor at Quillin Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media. Genov worked as a community affairs specialist for San Diego’s Neighborhood House Association. Shafer joined Quillin in 2012.

Jeremy Golar joined Waddell & Reed financial advisers. He previously worked in the firm’s Oregon office.

Michael Patchett is a partner and certified exit plan-ning adviser at Stewart Archibald & Barney, and accounting firm. He specializes in taxes and pension plans.

Paula Pettit is senior director of marketing and communications at Three Square Food Bank. Dar-win Bosen is director of operations; James Rogers Jr. is logistics manager; Tony Caufield is technology manager; Matthew Hirsch is volunteer engage-ment manager, and DeWayne McCoy is warehouse manager.

Pizza and Italian restaurant Pizza Rock by Tony Gemignani opened at Green Valley Ranch Resort.

JuiceFarm, which sells smoothies and juices, opened at the Venetian.

Aire Serv of Las Vegas earned an Angie’s List Super Service Award for an exemplary year of service, an “A” rating and good standing with Angie’s List.

The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian earned a silver award from Graphis magazine for its print advertising campaign.

Right Now Air, which provides residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning services, acquired Ingram’s Inc. and Senior Services.

Searchlight Healthcare Clinic opened at the corner of West Street and Carey Avenue in North Las Vegas and sees patients from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of every month. The clinic provides well health visits, pediatric services, women’s care and vocational rehabilitation.

The Silverton now accepts horse race wagers. The technology comes from CG Technology.

Fennemore Craig received the third-highest ranking of law firms surveyed by Altman Weil, a manage-ment consulting services firm.

Sound Physicians will provide hospitalist services at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican’s Southern Nevada campuses starting in spring.

Elder Accountancy opened at 2850 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 200, Henderson.

The Trust Advisor published its list of America’s

Most Advisor-Friendly Trust Companies for 2015. Nevada companies on the list are Dunham Trust, First Foundation Bank, Premier Trust and Provi-dent Trust Group. Dunham Trust ranked 16th for adviser relationships, 10th for trust assets under administration and fifth for in-house experts to help advisers. First Foundation Bank ranked 23rd for adviser relationships, 21st for trust assets under administration and sixth for in-house experts to help advisers. Premier Trust ranked third for adviser relationships, 17th for trust assets under administra-tion and sixth for in-house experts to help advis-ers (in a tie with First Foundation). Provident Trust Group ranked second for adviser relationships, ninth for trust assets under administration and 15th for in-house experts to help advisers.

John Mull’s Meats opened Road Kill Grill II at the Clark County Shooting Complex, 11357 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas.

The Richard Harris Law Firm launched RichardHar-risLaw.com.

Fitmoo Inc., a technology company that works with the fitness industry, selected Forté PR as its public relations agency of record.

Wynn Resorts and Las Vegas Sands ranked on For-tune Magazine’s 2015 World’s Most Admired Com-panies list in the hotel, casino and resort category. The magazine works with an auditing firm that asks executives, directors and analysts to rate companies on nine criteria, such as investment value and social responsibility.

Honolulu Cookie Company opened in the Grand Bazaar Shops. It is the company’s second Las Vegas location.

Cox increased the speed of two residential Internet service packages. Cox Internet Essential increased from 5 megabits per second to 15 megabits per sec-ond. Cox Internet Starter increased from 1 megabit per second to 5 megabits per second.

Batteries Plus Bulbs opened at 1381 W. Sunset Road, Henderson.

Table 89 opened at 7160 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas.

Hop Nuts Brewing opened at 1120 S. Main St., Suite 150, Las Vegas.

Dunkin’ Donuts opened at 5959 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas.

NV Energy’s mPowered Home Energy Management Program was named Powergrid International’s 2015 Demand Response/Energy Efficiency Project of the Year and won the 2015 award for outstanding achievement in pricing and demand response from the Association of Energy Services Professionals.

Max Luxx, a pawnshop, opened at Container Park, 707 Fremont St., Las Vegas.

Foundation for Positively Kids opened a neopedi-atric clinic at 2480 E. Tompkins Ave., Las Vegas. The clinic provides care to medically fragile infants and premature babies born earlier than 37 weeks.

Westgate Las Vegas partnered with Hotel Internet Services to install BeyondTV Wireless Streaming Players, which allow guests to view personal sub-scribed content such as Netflix, Pandora and Hulu on their hotel television.

The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada joined the Pacific Sickle Cell Regional Collaborative, which provides a care teams, data and family ser-vices to patients with sickle cell disease, the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States.

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What are the advantages to having a practice in Las Vegas?

There are opportunities here to work on a variety of very interesting and cutting-edge issues. The casi-nos operate 24/7 all year long. In the hospitality industry, the competition is fierce, with every new property trying to be the glitziest, sexiest or friendliest. To achieve those goals, employers must be very demanding when it comes to hiring, training, evaluating and disciplining employ-ees — and the legal issues that come up are complex. Those challenges give us as attorneys the ability to be creative and help our clients achieve their goals in a way that minimizes legal disputes.

Las Vegas is also the only place in the country where unions are still growing fast. We have to be very good at helping our nonunion cli-ents remain union-free. On the other hand, those of our clients who have long-time good relationships with unions need us to be able to negotiate with and resolve grievances without lengthy and expensive legal battles. Finally, public-employee unions have the ability to choke our local governments. In order to help our government clients, we sometimes need to choreograph a delicate dance between management and elected of-ficials.

How has the legal community changed over the years in Las Vegas, and what do you predict for the future?

Although I have not looked at this statistically, simply having a law school in Nevada must mean that the growth in our lawyer population has been accelerating. Plus, there has been an influx of large national or regional law firms setting up shop by merging with local attorneys and firms. Consumers of legal services should benefit from these develop-ments because law firms will have more depth and sophistication. You might also think that based on sup-ply and demand, hourly rates would be subject to downward pressure. However, when large corporate firms from the two coasts come to town,

they sometimes bring with them the high hourly rates necessary to sus-tain the firms’ compensation plans.

What has been the highlight of your career?

Representing Caesars Palace be-fore the U.S. Supreme Court. It was an amazing experience. It was that much more memorable because I was representing one of my longest and most beloved clients and I had all the resources and assistance of my firm behind me.

What is the most challenging part of your job?

Keeping our clients abreast of the changing legal landscape. All cli-ents look for reasonable rates, and most of our competitors will be in a reasonable range. The real competi-tion lies elsewhere: Which firm can alert clients to new legal develop-ments and proactively keep employ-ers out of trouble. We keep clients up to date through a variety of channels — emailed alerts, newsletters, blogs, tweets, Linked-In updates, webinars and live seminars.

What has been the most reward-ing part of your job?

It feels really good when we can proactively keep clients out of trou-

ble. It is particularly rewarding when we can save our nonprofit clients from spending huge amounts on le-gal disputes. Then they can use their limited funds to continue their good work.

It also is very rewarding when we can help our local government clients maintain positive, healthy relation-ships with their unions — that, of course, benefits all of us as taxpayers.

What are you reading right now?For fiction, I’m reading “Dark Plac-

es” by Gillian Flynn.For nonfiction, it’s “The Virgin

Way: Everything I Know about Lead-ership” by Richard Branson.

What do you do after work?I think family dinners are very im-

portant. Afterschool activities make that a challenge, but we strive to do it several nights a week. Helping our 8- and 13-year-old daughters with homework is a ritual that keeps my al-gebra skills sharp. Carving out some time for me and my wife to share sto-ries about our day also is important.

Blackberry, iPhone or Android?IPhone — but the iPhone 6 has a few

bugs that bug me.

Describe your management style.

It has evolved over time. I once thought others in our firm were there to support me and our mission of serving clients. But over the years I have learned that I was wrong — I should be the one giving support. I’ve come to learn that my No. 1 manage-ment job is to support and mentor our attorneys and staff. It has been extremely fulfilling to see the attor-neys in our office blossom into out-standing lawyers and new-business developers. It also is wonderful when I can give our staff the tools, guid-ance and freedom they need to be re-ally creative and efficient. Basically, I can bask in the reflected glory of my people.

Where do you see yourself and your company in 10 years?

I see myself as a senior partner ex-clusively practicing law, having left the day-to-day management of our office to our up-and-coming part-ners. I will be working only as much as I want on matters I find the most interesting. At the same time, I’ll be transitioning client relationships to the other attorneys in our office. I also will be devoting more time to my family and to helping nonprofits.

What is your dream job, outside of your current field?

Board chairman of a multimillion-dollar charitable foundation charged with deciding which worthy causes to fund around the world.

Whom do you admire and why?

Ronald Reagan, because he had the courage to defy organized labor and stand up to the striking air traffic controllers.

What is your biggest pet peeve?I really resent it when people attack

our capitalist system in tweets and Facebook posts using their conve-nient (and capitalist-invented) iPads and iPhones.

What is something that people might not know about you?

I try to eat a plant-based diet. I think that sounds less weird than saying, “I am a vegan.”

Q&A WITH MARK RICCIARDI

‘I can bask in the reflected glory of my people’

Attorney Mark Ricciardi is regional managing partner of Fisher & Phillips, a labor

and employment law firm. (STEVE MARCUS/STAFF)

Mark Ricciardi, regional managing partner of Fisher & Phillips, founded the firm’s Las Vegas office and has represented hotels, casinos, financial institutions, manufacturers, government agencies and other businesses since 1987 — including a case that went all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Tattoo removal is just the beginning

Dr. Douglas Fife is part of the Southern Hills Skin Cancer tumor board, which meets monthly to discuss challeng-ing or rare skin cancer cases and plan how best to help patients. (L.E. BASKOW/STAFF)

BY THE NUMBERS

$9 BILLIONAmount the American Gaming Association

predicts will be wagered, legally or not, on March

Madness, including $240 million at sports books in

Nevada.

7,313Local single-family homes for sale without offers in February, down 1 percent

from January but up 16 per-cent from February 2014.

$7.7 MILLIONSales price of a

15,691-square-foot pent-house, dubbed the “Crown,” at One Queensridge Place. It was the most lucrative

residential real estate deal of the year in Las Vegas.

4.5 MINUTESTime it takes to inflate the

Bigelow Expandable Activi-ties Module, developed by North Las Vegas’ Bigelow Aerospace for use on the

International Space Station.

$723Average amount spent by visitors to Las Vegas in 2014, according to the

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Tourists

spent $50 billion here.

$15Amount Nevada’s minimum wage would rise to if Senate

Joint Resolution 8 passes the Legislature this year.

14,500Number of people looking for work in Nevada in Janu-

ary, the highest number since 2008, according to the state Employment,

Training and Rehabilitation Department.

$600The lowered threshold the IRS proposes for reporting a single gambling win on slot machines and bingo. The current threshold is

$1,200.

1Number of PDQ restaurants

in the valley. The chain recently opened a location

in North Las Vegas, the only PDQ west of Texas.

Describe your business.

Surgical Dermatology & Laser Center gives our patients more confidence to face the future. We are a dermatology practice that specializes in Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstruction for skin cancer, laser tattoo removal, acne scar therapy and laser resur-facing.

What are the most common

skin issues you see in Las Vegas?

Skin cancer, most commonly basal and squamous cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma. We are a referral center for skin cancer and see patients from California, Arizona and Southern Utah, in addition to our Southern Nevada patients.

Other problems we commonly see are unwanted tat-toos, unsightly facial growths such as moles, warts, kera-tosis or cysts. We also commonly see acne scar patients who seek treatments to soften and blend their scars.

What makes your business unique?

What makes us most unique is our specialty training. Dr. Mac Machan and I are fellowship-trained Mohs sur-geons and procedural dermatologists. This training gave us expertise in treating skin cancers that are large, recur-rent, rare or located in difficult locations such as the eye-lid, ear, nose or mouth. Dr. Machan and I have performed over 10,000 Mohs surgery cases. We routinely perform complicated reconstructions such as grafts of skin or car-tilage and large skin flaps in order to restore the appear-ance of the face and hide the scars as well as possible.

What is your business philosophy?

Provide a high level of care in the most compassionate way possible, so a patient would never have the desire to

seek treatment anywhere else.

What’s the most important

part of your job?

Patient care always comes first. I want to connect with each patient, develop a treatment plan that is tailored to their needs and then execute the plan in an effi-cient and compassionate way.

What is the hardest part

about doing business in Las Vegas?

Trying to change the paradigm of how the population views the Las Vegas medical community.

There are incredible physicians in Las Vegas who have trained at the very best institutions in the world. We have bright, dedicated, well-trained physicians in all specialties who work together to take care of our pa-tients.

How can Nevada improve its business climate?

Rules and regulations that do not add to patient safety but add a significant burden of cost and time to medical practices should be abandoned. Large medical plans that exclude specialists who are solo physicians or small-group practices from their list of providers are not in the best interest of the people of Las Vegas.

What have you learned from the recession?

I have heard the stories of countless patients who have lost homes, businesses and retirement savings. But I have been impressed with the resilience of our people and the resilience of Las Vegas.

I have also learned not to overextend or be focused in one area. While it is necessary for business owners and individuals to take risks, it is important to evaluate the risks wisely and have a plan for success.

SURGICAL DERMATOLOGY & LASER CENTER

Address: 6460 Medical Center St., Suite 350, Las VegasPhone: 702-255-6647

Email: [email protected]: surgical-dermatology.comHours of operation: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Monday through FridayOwned/operated by:

Dr. Douglas FifeIn business since: 2009

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SMITH’S WORLD

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

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

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

READER COMMENTSWe want to hear

from you. Visit

vegasinc.com to

post your opinion.

On J.D. Morris’

vegasinc.com story

“Betting on simu-

lated horse races will

soon be off and

(virtually) running in

Nevada”:

This just shows how

out of touch the

Gaming Commission

is with horse play-

ers. Want to stimu-

late horse racing in

Nevada? Allow me

to bet on horses

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the Internet into an

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gering account in a

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From J.D. Morris’

vegasinc.com story

“ ‘Beyond our control’:

Businesses in the

Riviera are facing an

uncertain future”:

The Riviera was go-

ing to have a tough

time competing with

new resorts planned

for the area and

would have had to

either completely re-

develop the property

... or strip the build-

ings to the bone and

rebuild. — vespajet

I have been a cus-

tomer for a couple

years at the Celeb-

rity Club. It is a true

throwback to the

days when getting

a haircut meant so

much more.

— VegasIndependent

On Eli Segall’s

vegasinc.com story

“Las Vegas trend of

homes on market

with no offers seen

as ‘troubling’ ”:

Sellers overpricing

real estate is common,

but as long as sales

continue for serious

sellers with serious

buyers, there are no

problems. — peterf

S igns of economic recovery abound in Las Vegas — rising employment, tourist volume, taxable sales, home prices and

a falling unemployment rate. Visitor spending, however, continues to lag, slowing our recovery.

The recent dramatic decline in crude oil prices, however, bodes well. Prices dropped from about $100 a barrel in July to a low of about $44 on March 6. Lower crude prices lead to lower gasoline prices and cheaper travel to Las Vegas by car. Spending less on gas also puts more money in the pockets of visitors and residents alike. Increased discretionary income could be spent on food, shopping, entertainment, gaming and so on.

But the net effect of falling gas prices on consumption depends on a 65-year-old theory of consumer spending by Milton Friedman, a 1976 Nobel Prize-winning economist. He wrote the theory of consumption spending — the permanent income hypothesis — that challenged Keynesian orthodoxy at that time.

Permanent income theory distinguishes between the ef-fects of ongoing and one-time income changes on spending. Finding $100 in a jeans pocket, for example, provides a one-time increase in purchasing power. A pay raise, however, provides an ongoing boost.

Friedman argued that consumers would save (or pay down debt) from temporary increases in income, and spend only from permanent increases. Politicians, when looking for a

quick way to increase consumption spend-ing and boost the economy, frequently try giving one-time tax rebate checks to con-sumers. President George W. Bush included such a tax rebate ($300 per person) in his

2008 Economic Stimulus Act. Such rebates don’t often work, though: Empirical evidence suggests that about 80 percent is saved and only 20 percent consumed.

If most consumers see the income boost from lower gas prices as temporary, any effect on spending will be small. And although consumers see this extra purchasing power frequently — each time they fill up the tank — they also know gas prices are volatile. In Las Vegas, pump prices were between $3 and $4 from early 2011 to summer 2014, then fell dramatically from about $3.85 to about $2.17 in late Janu-ary. As of March 16, the average was $2.88 per gallon. The recent increase is due largely to last month’s explosion at an Exxon-Mobil refinery near Los Angeles, which reduced refinery output. This month, crude oil fell from around $50 per barrel to $44.

How long do you think gas prices will stay low? Has the recent rise affected your answer to this question? How much of the extra purchasing power will you save and consume? These are the fundamental questions.

Stephen Miller is a professor of economics at Lee Business School at UNLV and chairman of the board of directors of the Economic Club of Las Vegas.

Low cost of oil may not spark economic recoveryGUEST COLUMN:

STEPHEN MILLER

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UNLV president: Getting school to Tier-1 will require more fundraising

Metro, jail costs eat into county’s budget surplus

BY IAN WHITAKERSTAFF WRITER

With an eye to reaching top-tier research status, UNLV will soon restart large-scale fundraising ef-forts.

That was the gist of new Presi-dent Len Jessup’s first town-hall meeting on campus recently. The address drew a hefty crowd, with most of the room’s 600 seats filled by curious faculty, students and staff.

Jessup was hired as the institu-tion’s 10th president late last year. He said his time at the university so far had been a blur of getting up to speed.

He wasted no time getting into the nitty gritty. In light of limited state financial support, he said, UNLV would need to totally re-vamp its capital improvement plan.

The announcement is espe-cially prescient in light of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s reduced budget-ary commitment for the proposed UNLV medical school. Higher ed leaders initially asked for $27 mil-lion in state support for the school, but were surprised to see the gov-ernor earmark only $8 million. The university is now focused on convincing lawmakers to bump up that number. Jessup described conversations in Carson City as “positive.”

UNLV finished its last fundrais-ing effort five years ago at a final figure of around $540 million, said finance director Gerry Bomotti. The new plan is still in the develop-ment phase, according to Jessup,

and might be announced this year.He said the new plan would dove-

tail with the university’s long-stat-ed goal of attaining the Carnegie Foundation’s ‘Tier One’ designation as a research-heavy institution.

Five work groups consisting of about 200 UNLV staff members are spending the spring semes-ter developing a strategy to fulfill Carnegie’s requirements to earn the designation.

The next step will come at the end of the semester, when officials will go to the campus community for help implementing that strat-egy.

Jessup said he’s run into miscon-ceptions on campus about the ini-tiative. Some students and faculty seem to think Tier One status only applies to the physical sciences, he said, though it applies to all re-search.

BY CONOR SHINESTAFF WRITER

Clark County commissioners got a first look this month at next year’s projected budget, which shows signs of growth in the re-gion’s economy and a decrease in operating expenses that will net a surplus of $54 million.

But much of that excess cash is already spoken for, and trouble looms in the form of a potential change to Nevada’s pension sys-tem, which could blow a sizable hole in future budgets.

Commissioners next month will approve a tentative budget, which will be finalized in May.

Highlights from the report:n Revenues up, expenses

down: The budget forecast pre-dicts collections from property taxes, sales taxes, and business licenses and permits will increase next year by a combined $34 mil-lion. Coupled with $19 million in spending cuts, the county will have a surplus of $53 million.

Tax collections haven’t fully recovered from the recession, though, with property tax and consolidated tax revenues still be-low 2007 levels.

n Improvements at UMC: After adjusting to the turmoil brought on by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act and go-ing through several rounds of em-ployee layoffs last year, the hospi-tal is making progress under new CEO Mason VanHouweling and will cut its subsidy from the coun-ty back down to $31 million from the $61 million it had grown into.

n Needs at Metro and the

jail: More than half of the county’s surplus next year will go to supple-menting the budgets at Metro Po-lice and the Clark County Deten-tion Center.

Metro is seeking an $18 million increase in its budget to $538 mil-lion. About $10 million of that in-crease would come from the coun-ty. The money would be used to hire 30 new police officers, fill 41 new civilian positions and fund a down payment on a new helicopter for search-and-rescue operations.

At the jail, overcrowding is lead-ing to a spike in overtime and other costs that have put the op-eration at a $22 million deficit. To cover that, the county will have to increase its funding by $20 mil-lion next year.

n Trouble ahead: A 20-year-old property tax levy for the fire service district is set to sunset in June 2016.

The tax generated about $14.5 million for the county’s fire department this year and has helped fund the construction, op-eration and maintenance of four new fire stations. If the commis-sion doesn’t take action and the tax expires, it could lead to annual deficits at the fire department of $17 million starting in 2017.

Proposed changes to the state’s pension system being debated at the Legislature could convert Ne-vada’s system to a hybrid model with elements from traditional public pensions and private-sec-tor retirement accounts. But the switch would come with increased personnel costs costing the county $250 million over eight years.

BY ELI SEGALLSTAFF WRITER

Las Vegas used-home prices rose in February, but industry pros are wor-ried by the continued, “troubling” rise in ignored, overpriced listings.

The median sales price of single-family homes last month in Southern Nevada was $205,000, up 2.5 percent from January and 8 percent from a year ago, according to a report from

the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.

A total of 1,965 single-family homes sold last month, up 9.5 percent from January but down 2 percent year-over-year.

Meanwhile, the number of un-touched listings is up from a year ago, with 7,313 single-family homes for sale without offers, down 1 percent from January but up 16 percent from

February 2014.The findings are based on data

from the GLVAR’s listing service, which largely comprises previously owned homes.

Price-growth has slowed consider-ably from the past few years as inves-tors pull back from Las Vegas, and GLVAR President Keith Lynam said the valley has “a stable housing mar-ket, which is a good thing.”

But sellers, emboldened by the run-up in values since the market hit bot-tom, are asking too much for their homes. Real estate agents want them to “realistically” set prices at fair mar-ket value, Lynam said in the report.

“Certainly some of the blame should be squarely placed on our members, but the trend of homes on the market with no offers is rising, and that is troubling,” he said.

Las Vegas trend of homes on market with no offers seen as ‘troubling’

UNLV president Len Jessup said talks in Carson City about increasing funding for a UNLV medical school have been positive. (COURTESY OF UNLV)

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BY ELI SEGALLSTAFF WRITER

John Sullivan made a name for himself as medical marijuana investors’ go-to banker in Las Vegas, taking dozens of cli-ents while others refused to jump in.

Now, Sullivan has left his job and ap-parently joined the nascent industry.

Sullivan, who helped turn around First Security Bank of Nevada, a small lender that neared collapse during the recession, has resigned as president and CEO, board chairman Jason Awad said.

Awad, First Security’s majority owner, has taken the CEO’s spot, and chief credit officer Nancy DeCou has added the presi-dent’s title.

Awad said he didn’t know what Sullivan was doing now but believed he was work-ing for a marijuana-related business.

According to a recent report from Mar-ijuana Business Daily, Sullivan joined Integrated Compliance Solutions, a mar-ijuana-focused financial services startup in Las Vegas.

He is the president and CEO, according to the news site, which quoted Sullivan as saying he’s excited to see an industry cre-ated.

“It’s sort of brand new,” he said. “It’s like the dot-com explosion 20 years ago.”

Under Sullivan, First Security went from a young bank on the verge of failure to one with new investors and growing profits.

Founded in early 2007, First Security focused heavily on financing the booming real estate industry. But after the econo-my collapsed, banks across the country were shut down in waves, and First Secu-rity was drowning in red ink.

It lost $3 million in 2009 and $8.4 mil-lion in 2010. By spring 2011, it had about $16 million in delinquent loans and faced a strong possibility of getting shut down by regulators, Sullivan has said.

Sullivan was hired in spring 2011. Af-ter initial fundraising efforts failed, he recruited Awad, a Las Vegas attorney and entrepreneur, to inject sorely needed capital. Awad led a group that invested $14 million that year.

Since then, First Security has been consistently profitable, with $167,000 in net income in 2011, $420,000 in 2012, $1.5 million in 2013 and almost $2.8 mil-lion last year, federal records show.

Marijuana is legal for medical purposes in Nevada and other states but banned under federal law.

Under President Barack Obama, fed-eral prosecutors show no interest in over-riding states to shut down pot companies and potentially arrest their operators, but even supporters say the feds could reverse course.

CEO leaves Las Vegas bank for medical marijuana startupAs a result, most banks won’t lend to

marijuana companies or accept their de-posits.

“Our policy of not banking marijuana-related businesses is based on applicable federal laws,” Tony Timmons, a Wells Fargo Bank spokesman in Las Vegas, said last fall.

Meanwhile, not all credit-card compa-

nies will process marijuana purchases, leaving dispensaries and other pot busi-nesses with stacks of cash and few places to safely deposit them. Stories abound of dispensary owners keeping duffel bags filled with cash in their basement or in their store.

Last fall, Sullivan said First Security had taken more than 50 clients who were

looking to open medical marijuana com-panies.

Asked if First Security would continue banking the industry or back out, Awad, the new CEO, said the lender would keep serving small businesses, including medi-cal marijuana companies.

“We believe it’s a legitimate business,” he said.


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Nevada unemployment climbs as more seek jobs, officials sayBY CY RYANSTAFF WRITER

CARSON CITY — Nevada’s unem-ployment rate rose to 7.1 percent in Jan-uary from the previous month, but the increase is indicative of more people

attempting to re-enter the workforce, state officials said.

The seasonally adjusted rate was 6.8 percent in December, according to the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. January’s

rate was down from 8.5 percent in the same month last year.

Employers are “regaining confidence and are steadily adding jobs to the economy,” Gov. Brian Sandoval said.

In Clark County, the jobless rate was

7.5 percent.The highest unemployment rates

were 11.8 percent in Mineral County and 10.4 percent in Lyon County.

The national rate was 5.7 percent for the month.

BY J.D. MORRISSTAFF WRITER

After four decades working as a barber in the Riviera, Neil Scartozzi first found out that the historic resort might soon close when one of his cli-ents heard about it on the radio.

Scartozzi didn’t believe it when the client told him. Reality began to sink in the next day, though, when he saw the sale mentioned on television while at work in his Celebrity Club barber shop.

He thought it might not pan out, that perhaps the sale would fall through. But as more time passed, the truth became undeniable: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority was buying the 60-year old Riviera for $182.5 million, with plans to demolish it in order to make room for more con-vention space. The hotel closes May 4.

Scartozzi said management could have treated him — and others who own businesses inside the Riviera — better during the sale process.

“Not a single executive came down here, shook my hand (and) said, ‘Thank you for your 40 years.’ Noth-ing. They pulled the rug out from un-derneath all of us within a two-week period,” Scartozzi said. “They should have said something and prepared us. At least tell us that negotiations were taking place, and at least that there might be a sale — at least give us some kind of a warning.”

Eventually, he received a letter in-forming him of the sale and the ho-tel’s closing date. While Scartozzi is disheartened that his 40 years of ser-vice are apparently “not even worth a cup of coffee,” he’s eager to put the Riviera behind him.

“I’d leave tomorrow if I could,” he said. “I don’t like it here anymore.”

n n n

Just steps away from the barber shop, Greg and Marina Welch run the Riviera Royale Wedding Chapel. Like Scartozzi, the first time they heard about a possible sale of the hotel was

from a client, and it wasn’t confirmed for them until they saw news reports.

“Even though we’ve been here a short time of nine years, we’ve heard many rumors that the place was sold, and it never happened,” Greg Welch said. “But now, this time, it has.”

Still, they had only good things to say about hotel management, whom Marina Welch described as “beauti-ful people.” She said working at the Riviera has felt like being part of a family.

The Welches have had to refund a lot of money to couples who had res-ervations for after the hotel’s closing date. But they’ve had good business from couples who want to get booked before then; those people want to be a part of history before the Riviera is gone, Greg Welch said.

The chapel owners are even us-ing the closure as an opportunity: They’re taking bids for the hotel’s last wedding. The winners will get mar-ried at 11 a.m. May 4, one hour before the Riviera shuts its doors for good.

Then, the Welches will bid farewell to a chapel they’ve worked hard to keep afloat, despite intense economic turbulence in recent years.

“We tried to stick it out to get back to the good times,” Greg Welch said. “Now it’s starting to get better, and now they’re going to close. It’s just forces that are beyond our control.”

n n n

The Riviera, in Scartozzi’s view, has declined over the years, fueling his dissatisfaction.

As the decades progressed, the hotel began to focus too much on conventions, he said, and started at-tracting a different kind clientele. Scartozzi described the newer Riv-iera patrons as the type of crowd that “brings their own coolers up the stairway like they’re going to a park to have a picnic.”

He called that “baloney.” It’s a far cry from the old days.

“The guys who used to come in here wouldn’t even go to the swim-ming pool until they got a manicure or a pedicure, ’cause if they met a girl, they wanted to have clean hands and feet,” he said. “Guys that would come here with new sport coats and suits that they couldn’t wait to wear that night to go out. Those were the glitz and glamour years.”

Scartozzi said he never left the ho-tel because he was established there, and he was loyal to his regular clients.

Plus, he does have fond memories of the Riviera. He’s been a barber for many celebrities, including Dean Martin, Liberace and MC Hammer. Scartozzi loved what the Riviera used to be.

Scartozzi’s appearance harkens back to an older Las Vegas. His style is Wayne Newton-esque, and he says he wears a suit or sport coat to work every day.

He feels out of place and unsupport-ed at the Riviera now. The times have changed, and he wants to move on.

“This wouldn’t happen to me at Caesars Palace, or the Wynn or Bel-lagio. I’d fit right in,” Scartozzi said. “But at the Riviera, I’m a clown show.”

n n n

While Scartozzi and the Welches have different perspectives on their time at the Riviera, they’re equally optimistic about their future pros-pects.

The Welches are exploring their options, trying to determine wheth-er they’ll end up at another hotel or open a free-standing chapel. Greg Welch said they had “lots of leads.”

Or they could fall back on their mu-sic skills.

Before owning the chapel, they were both musicians — he plays gui-tar, she’s a drummer.

“If we can’t find another place to go, we might end up going back to playing music, which we love,” Greg Welch said. “It’s what brought us together.”

Scartozzi is looking into becom-ing a barber at another hotel; he says he’s had “a few offers.” That will take some getting used to, since it likely will mean working as an employee for someone else, whereas now he re-ports to no one.

“It’s just going to be different, when you work by yourself for 40 years, to play by other people’s rules,” he said. “But I’ll adapt. I’ll adjust.”

Businesses in the Riviera face an uncertain future

Neil Scartozzi’s Celebrity Club barbershop, along with other businesses, will be forced to vacate the Riviera when the resort closes in May. (MIKAYLA WHITMORE/STAFF)


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DIGITAL APPS, FROM PAGE 43

From having meetings to scanning documents and storing business cards, apps have answers

Statistics suggest the trend has nowhere to go but up: About 57 percent of the United States’ 320 million people are expected to use smartphones this year.

With hundreds of business-friendly apps available, and more being introduced all the time, it can be daunting to determine which actually prevent headaches — and which can create them. Here are a few apps of note:

MIGHTYMEETINGBasic service is free

MightyMeeting made a splash when it debuted in 2010, and it remains on top business app lists from CNN and Business News Daily.

The app allows users to share presentations with people via the Web, Android and iOS de-vices anywhere there’s a connec-tion or signal, meaning presen-tations can be given to multiple remote viewers simultaneously. In addition, participants can present images of their own, and the group can use an interac-tive whiteboard to share notes, sketches and so forth.

Thousands of companies, schools and research organiza-tions use it.

GENIUS SCANBasic service is free

orSCANNER PRO$2.99

There are a number of apps that turn smartphones and tab-lets into document scanners, but these two have scored well with ITWorld and Macworld for image quality and usability fea-tures.

A good scanner app allows us-ers to save scanned documents in color, grayscale or black and white, then share it or place it in a storage cloud. The ability to use keywords or tag documents is a plus.

EVERNOTEBasic service is free

With Evernote, users can save and organize notes, memos, im-ages and more, and find them easily thanks to an effective search function.

Evernote gets good reviews because of its flexibility, which allows users to adapt it to a huge array of tasks. In addition to its Web app, it’s offered for Win-dows, Mac, iOS, Android and Windows Phone.

DROPBOXBasic service is free

The go-to solution for sync-ing files across multiple devices since its release in 2008, Drop-box is a cloud-based backup ser-vice that allows users to store, share, download and access large files no matter what computer or device they have on hand.

With basic 2GB service still free and the ability to scale up, this app is perfect for small-business owners with designs on growing.

CAMCARDVaries

Say goodbye to bulky busi-ness cards and permanently retire your Rolodex with Cam-Card’s business-card reader. It’s a significant time-saver, as its 100 million users can attest.

Scan, manage and exchange business cards using a smart-phone or tablet, then sync con-tacts through all of your devices.

NUTCACHEFree

Aimed at small-business own-ers and freelancers, Nutcache makes it easier for managers and self-employed operators to bill clients, manage expenses and keep track of hours spent on projects. The app even lets you create and customize pro-fessional invoices and estimates with your company’s logo.

SHOWPADBase service $25 per user

A winner in the internation-al Tabby Awards app contest, Showpad allows managers to equip sales staff with up-to-date price lists, marketing and promotional handouts, product sheets and presentations to help them prepare for sales meetings and use their smartphones and tablets to close deals.

The app also is designed to increase efficiency by reducing time sales staffers spend looking for materials. Another helpful function: Showpad can be used to generate analytics reports to gauge the effectiveness of sales materials.

XPENSETRACKER$4.99

Designed as an all-inclusive tool to document, store and re-port expenses, XpenseTracker can be used to record and store receipts, keep track of mileage using your phone’s built-in GPS, and generate reports in PDF or CSV formats.

— Danielle Birkin contributed to this report.


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Calendar of eventsTUESDAY, MARCH 24

Building Owners and Managers

Association monthly breakfast meeting

Time: 7 a.m. Cost: $35 for members with RSVP,

$40 for nonmembers with RSVP, $45 at the door

Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W.

Brown Drive, Las Vegas

Information: Visit bomanevada.org

Christopher Hoye, the U.S. marshal for Nevada,

will present “Commercial Property Awareness: Are

You Prepared?”

Lean manufacturing workshop

Time: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $299 (includes train-

ing materials, continental breakfast and lunch)

Location: Desert Research Institute, 755 E. Fla-

mingo Road, Las Vegas

Information: Email Mary Arbutina at

[email protected]

Learn how to eliminate waste in operations and

increase productivity.

Vegas Inventors: Product

Developers Group meeting

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

Location: The InNEVation Center, 6795 Edmond

St., Las Vegas

Information: Visit meetup.com/VegasInventors

Patent attorney Jason Webb will be a guest

speaker.

Network After Work

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

door with RSVP, $20 at the door with no RSVP

Location: Deuce Lounge, Aria, 3730 Las Vegas

Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit networkafterwork.com/events

Attendees can network with business profession-

als from different industries and career levels.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25

Southern Nevada CCIM chapter meeting

Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free for chapter spon-

sors, $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers

Location: Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, Las

Vegas

Information: Visit snccim.org

Panelists will discuss the future of Las Vegas gam-

ing and tourism.

“Downtown Summerlin:

A Turnaround Case Study”

Time: 5:30-8 p.m. Cost: $35 for members of the

Turnaround Management Association with RSVP,

$45 for nonmembers with RSVP, additional $5

at the door

Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 S. Joe

W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas

Information: Visit turnaround.org

Tom Warden, senior vice president of community

and government relations for Summerlin and the

Howard Hughes Corporation, will discuss how the

Great Recession stalled development in the Las

Vegas Valley.

THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Asian Chamber of Commerce meeting

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

$45 for nonmembers

Location: Salon E, Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamin-

go Road, Las Vegas

Information: Email [email protected] or call 702-

737-4300

Richard Lee of Ticor Title of Nevada will discuss

the Las Vegas real estate market.

Las Vegas Hospitality

Association educational luncheon

Time: 11:30 a.m. Cost: $45 for members with

RSVP, $60 for nonmembers

Location: Carmine’s Las Vegas, Forum Shops at

Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit mylvha.org

Chris Meyer of the Las Vegas Convention and Visi-

tors Authority will discuss the agency’s plans for a

$2.3 billion Las Vegas Global Business District on

the site of the recently acquired Riviera.

Henderson Chamber of Commerce mixer

Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $10 for members with

RSVP, $20 for nonmembers with RSVP, addi-

tional $10 for walk-ins

Location: Toll Brothers at Inspirada — Bellante

model, 3178 Porto Vittoria Ave., Henderson

Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com

Tour the Bellante model home while networking

with other business professionals.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

10th annual Women’s Hall of Fame

and 8th annual Pioneer Award luncheon

Time: 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $45 for members

of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce, $55

general seating

Location: Cili at Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las

Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit womenschamberofnevada.org

Honorees will include 2015 Pioneer Award recipi-

ent Shelley Berkley.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

“Success with Social Media — Fabulous

Facebook & Leveraging LinkedIn”

Time: 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: $30 for one person,

$45 for two people

Location: Urban Chamber of Commerce Busi-

ness Development Center, 1951 Stella Lake St.,

Suite 30, Las Vegas

Information: Visit scorelv.org

Learn how to create an online presence for your

business with technology and social media.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31

Business Power Luncheon featuring UNLV

President Len Jessup

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $50 for members

of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce,

$65 for nonmembers, $65 at the door

Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas

Blvd. South, Las Vegas

Information: Visit lvchamber.com

Jessup will discuss his vision for the school, includ-

ing the development of a UNLV School of Medicine.

2015 Jump Start

Time: 2-4:30 p.m. Cost: Free; registration required

Location: Humana Guidance Center, 8975 W.

Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas

Information: Visit hendersonchamber.com

Panelists will discuss how businesses and nonprofits

can benefit from Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Former Rep. Shelley Berkley is among the honorees at this month’s Women’s Hall of Fame luncheon. (STEVE

MARCUS/STAFF FILE)


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Records and TransactionsBANKRUPTCIES

CHAPTER 7Brown Box Computer Solutions Inc.910 Calico Hills CourtLas Vegas, NV 89128Attorney: Jeffrey A. Cogan at [email protected]

BID OPPORTUNITIES

THURSDAY, MARCH 262:15 p.m.Bus turnout Las Vegas Boulevard at Four Seasons and pedestrian crossing Eastern and MauleClark County, 603501Tom Boldt at [email protected]

FRIDAY, MARCH 273 p.m.Current production model 2,000 gallon water truckClark County, 603633Sandra Mendoza at [email protected]

3 p.m.Current production model 5-yard dump truckClark County, 603636Sandra Mendoza at [email protected]

3 p.m.Computer systems maintenance systemsClark County, RFP 603605Jim Haining at [email protected]

BROKERED TRANSAC-

TIONS

SALES$1,700,000 for 28 units, multi-family housing1901 E. Haren Ave., Henderson 89011Seller: 1901 Haren LLCSeller agent: Robin Willett of NAI Vegas’ Sauter Multifamily GroupBuyer: Did not discloseBuyer agent: Did not disclose

$700,000 for 8,078 square feet, o�ce3600 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas 89130Seller: Barrister Global Services NetworkSeller agent: Wil Chaffee and Paul Chaffee of NAI VegasBuyer: Project 150 501C3Buyer agent: Did not disclose

LEASES$1,792,417 for 8,195 square feet, o�ce for 91 months3755 Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas 89135

Landlord: Dig Bt Way LLCLandlord agent: Jayne Cayton and Matt Kreft of Voit Real Estate ServicesTenant: Fiesta Insurance Franchise CorporationTenant agent: Joe Andersen of Fortis Commercial

$280,940 for 2,554 square feet, retail for 66 months15 Via Bel Canto, Suite 100, Hen-derson 89011Landlord: Signal Butte Investors LLCLandlord agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus CommercialTenant: Chanthy Walsh of Essence & HerbsTenant agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial

$123,700 for 3,570 square feet, industrial for 36 months4545 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 111, Las Vegas 89102Landlord: Mountain Point LLC c/o Virtus CommercialLandlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Jessica Saldana of Virtus Com-mercialTenant: Transition Services Inc.Tenant agent: N/A

$86,400 for 1,200 square feet, retail for 36 months1780 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 109, Las Vegas 89128Landlord: New Deal-Seabreeze LLCLandlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Com-mercialTenant: Katherine A. Huit dba Beach PizzaTenant agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Com-mercial

$64,000 for 2,654 square feet, industrial for 36 months1111 Mary Crest, Suite P, Henderson 89074Landlord: Mary Crest LLCLandlord agent: Joe Leavitt and Chris Lexis of Avison YoungTenant: Our Little World Treatment CenterTenant agent: Julie Anderson of First Real Estate Companies

BUSINESS LICENSES

G.V.D. Mobile Car WashBusiness type: Mobile auto detail-ingAddress: 3100 Thomas Ave., North Las VegasOwner: David Lazaro

Get a Grip of Southern Nevada LLCBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 5236 Ferrell Mountain Court, North Las VegasOwner: Get a Grip of Southern Nevada LLC

Gold Spike Hotel Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las VegasOwner: LFDTP LLC

Great ClipsBusiness type: Cosmetology retail salesAddress: 2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite H, HendersonOwner: Xl Inc.

Gregory A. Sims Business type: Real estate sales Address: 8400 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasOwner: Gregory A. Sims

Gri�n Entertainment LLCBusiness type: Rental and leasing Address: 32 W. Imperial Ave., Las VegasOwner: Elliot Szabo

Hacienda Gardens Catering Inc.Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 4250 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 10, Las VegasOwner: Alicia Janette Perez

Hash Tag LVBusiness type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite E48A, Las VegasOwner: Jomario Holbert

Heisenberg Mobile Wash Business type: Automobile detail-ing Address: 1340 Spague St., Las VegasOwner: Grand Gardenia LLC

Husband 4 Hire Handyman Ser-vicesBusiness type: Property mainte-nanceAddress: 389 Jann Drive, Hender-sonOwner: Curtis Manion

Jamba JuiceBusiness type: Juice barAddress: 10251 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 120, HendersonOwner: FC Juice Partners LLC

JC on the Job LLCBusiness type: Painting and drywallAddress: 2339 Bildad Drive, HendersonOwner: JC on the Job LLC

Jean MillsBusiness type: Personal trainerAddress: 2610 Giant Redwood Ave., HendersonOwner: Jean Mills

Je�rey Alan Davenport Business type: Real estate sales Address: 9525 Hillwood Drive, Suite 120, Las VegasOwner: Jeffrey Alan Davenport LLC

Jimmy John’sBusiness type: Restaurant Address: 10870 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las VegasOwner: Two Fast LLC

JIT Smoke Shop Business type: Tobacco sales/lounge Address: 4250 E. Bonanza Road, Suite 19, Las VegasOwner: Nafees Puff & Gifts LLC

JMA Architects Inc.Business type: Professional servicesAddress: 1160 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 170, Las VegasOwner: Sylvia Kim

John’s Mobile RepairBusiness type: Automotive parts/serviceAddress: 5918 Hilmont St., North Las VegasOwner: John Iarrobino Jr.

Josue’s Car WashBusiness type: Mobile auto detail-ingAddress: 805 Stanley Ave., North Las VegasOwner: Edgar Castillo

Journey of Light Counseling Business type: Professional servicesAddress: 7371 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 130, Las VegasOwner: Journey of Light Counsel-ing LLC

Kai Murphy LLCBusiness type: Audio/visual/writ-ing servicesAddress: 10 Rue De Parc, Hender-sonOwner: Kai Murphy LLC

Kid to Kid Business type: General retail sales Address: 9326 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 2, Las VegasOwner: Home Planet Inc.

Latino Store Business type: Convenience storeAddress: 3955 E. Owens Ave., Suite 160, Las VegasOwner: Oscar Mejia

LDL Publications LLCBusiness type: General retail sales Address: 7500 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite 9, Las VegasOwner: Anett Liddell

Lewis T. Kulik DDSBusiness type: Dental officeAddress: 2780 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 20, HendersonOwner: Lewis T. Kulik DDS

Lian Redfield Business type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las VegasOwner: Lian Redfield LLC

Liquid Courage Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 300 Stewart Ave., Las VegasOwner: Jobo Enterprises

Live Escape Adventure of Las Vegas LLCBusiness type: Amusement park Address: 6376 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasOwner: Bret Hilby

LJ Microwave ComponentsBusiness type: Import/sell micro-wave componentsAddress: 10120 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 200, HendersonOwner: Lijen LLC

Lowrys Catering Inc.Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Robert W. Lowry

Macrogame LLCBusiness type: Business consultingAddress: 281 Windsong Echo Drive, HendersonOwner: Macrogame LLC

Mainline Plumbing & Maintenance LLCBusiness type: Contractor Address: 904 San Eduardo Ave., Las VegasOwner: Did not disclose

Marquez & Hijos LLCBusiness type: Automotive ga-rage/service station (minor) Address: 3405 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 180, Las VegasOwner: Juan Marquez

Massage Well Business type: Professional servicesAddress: 5300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 203, Las VegasOwner: Massage Well LLC

Master Tailor Boutique Business type: General retail sales Address: 1215 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 105, Las VegasOwner: Master Tailor Boutique Stefanovic LLC

Mattress Firm 54036 Business type: General retail sales Address: 80 S. Martin L. King Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Mattress Firm Inc.

McGladrey Wealth Management LLCBusiness type: Management or consulting serviceAddress: 300 S. 4th St., Suite 1200, Las VegasOwner: McGladrey LLP

Miley Lock & Key Service Business type: Locksmith and safe

Records and Transactionsmechanic Address: 6622 Chapel Bells Court, Las VegasOwner: Kirk A. Miley

Miralda’s Mobile CarwashBusiness type: Mobile auto detail-ingAddress: 4701 Lawrence St., North Las VegasOwner: Daisy E. Lario and Ulises G. Miralda

Modern Image Hair Designs Business type: General retail sales Address: 10300 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 17, Las VegasOwner: Julie Dicillo

Modern Medical & Wellness Business type: Food specialty store Address: 911 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 113, Las VegasOwner: Angela L. Lorenzo PA C Ltd.

Mountain States Networking Business type: General retail sales Address: 723 S. 3rd St., Las VegasOwner: MSN Communications Inc.

Mr. Bill’s Pipe & Tobacco Co.Business type: Tobacco sales/lounge Address: 8450 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 113, Las VegasOwner: JTR Inc.

Mr. D’s Sportsbar & Grill Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 2260 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Haecke LLC

Naked Panda DesignsBusiness type: Mail order/Internet salesAddress: 4313 San Gabriel Hill Ave., North Las VegasOwner: Amanda G. Macatol

Naked Relish LLCBusiness type: Food services or cafe Address: 4608 Paradise Road, Las VegasOwner: Jolene Mannina

Naturally Plus USA Inc. Business type: General retail sales Address: 1140 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Jonathan S. Dalton

Nevada ATM Services Business type: General services (counter/office)Address: 4150 Arctic Spring Ave., Las VegasOwner: Nevada ATM Services LLC

Nevada Express Business type: General services (counter/office)Address: 4550 E. Bonanza Road, Suite F, Las Vegas

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57MARCH 22-MARCH 28

Records and Transactionsmechanic Address: 6622 Chapel Bells Court, Las VegasOwner: Kirk A. Miley

Miralda’s Mobile CarwashBusiness type: Mobile auto detail-ingAddress: 4701 Lawrence St., North Las VegasOwner: Daisy E. Lario and Ulises G. Miralda

Modern Image Hair Designs Business type: General retail sales Address: 10300 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 17, Las VegasOwner: Julie Dicillo

Modern Medical & Wellness Business type: Food specialty store Address: 911 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 113, Las VegasOwner: Angela L. Lorenzo PA C Ltd.

Mountain States Networking Business type: General retail sales Address: 723 S. 3rd St., Las VegasOwner: MSN Communications Inc.

Mr. Bill’s Pipe & Tobacco Co.Business type: Tobacco sales/lounge Address: 8450 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 113, Las VegasOwner: JTR Inc.

Mr. D’s Sportsbar & Grill Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 2260 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Haecke LLC

Naked Panda DesignsBusiness type: Mail order/Internet salesAddress: 4313 San Gabriel Hill Ave., North Las VegasOwner: Amanda G. Macatol

Naked Relish LLCBusiness type: Food services or cafe Address: 4608 Paradise Road, Las VegasOwner: Jolene Mannina

Naturally Plus USA Inc. Business type: General retail sales Address: 1140 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Jonathan S. Dalton

Nevada ATM Services Business type: General services (counter/office)Address: 4150 Arctic Spring Ave., Las VegasOwner: Nevada ATM Services LLC

Nevada Express Business type: General services (counter/office)Address: 4550 E. Bonanza Road, Suite F, Las Vegas

Owner: Dalia I. Merino

Nevada Health Co-Op Business type: Nonprofit commu-nity servicesAddress: 3900 Meadows Lane, Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: Jeff Ellis

New Dawn Plumbing Inc.Business type: PlumbingAddress: 4221 Donato Circle, North Las VegasOwner: New Dawn Plumbing Inc.

New Foundation LLCBusiness type: Drugless practi-tionerAddress: 3925 N. Martin L. King Blvd., North Las VegasOwner: New Foundation LLC

Nuvisions Hair Salon Business type: Cosmetological establishmentAddress: 2027 Revere St., Suite C, Las VegasOwner: Lisa Moxley

O�ce Pride Las Vegas Business type: Repair and main-tenanceAddress: 3651 Lindell Road, Las VegasOwner: Lyons Services LLC

O�ceMax 1105 Business type: General retail sales Address: 8720 W. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: OfficeMax Inc.

Oldenburg Tools Business type: General retail sales Address: 5310 Procyon St., Las VegasOwner: Aaron Oldenburg

Osnat’s Kitchen Business type: Restaurant Address: 4604 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 6, Las VegasOwner: Osnat LLC

Park Avenue MaintenanceBusiness type: Property mainte-nanceAddress: 9640 Toy Soldier St., Las VegasOwner: Michael D. Park

Parti Pak Productions Business type: Alcohol beverage caterer Address: 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 2D, Las VegasOwner: Parti Pak Productions Inc.

Paternoster Law Group LLCBusiness type: Professional servicesAddress: 400 S. 4th St., Suite 300, Las VegasOwner: Glenn A. Paternoster

Payless Tire Shop Business type: Automotive ga-rage/service station (minor)

Address: 530 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Las VegasOwner: Auto Mall Inc.

Pin Up & Go Salon Business type: Cosmetology establishmentAddress: 1620 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite H, Las VegasOwner: Raphael E. Hancock

Pizza RockBusiness type: Restaurant/food serviceAddress: 2300 Paseo Verde Park-way, HendersonOwner: Pizza Rock II LV LLC

Precision Solar Screens & Doors LLCBusiness type: Miscellaneous sales/serviceAddress: 4560 Donovan Way, North Las VegasOwner: Precision Solar Screens & Doors LLC

Proline Architectural Millwork LLCBusiness type: ContractorAddress: 643 Avenue C, Boulder CityOwner: Darrel Davidson

Purely Living Health StudioBusiness type: IridologistAddress: 1109 Via Appianna, HendersonOwner: Teresa Brandise

Quest Diagnostics Inc.Business type: Health care servicesAddress: 6945 Aliante Parkway, Suite 104, North Las VegasOwner: Quest Diagnostics Inc.

Raising Cane’s Chicken FingersBusiness type: Restaurant/food court-serviceAddress: 1950 E. Craig Road, North Las VegasOwner: MRG-RC8 LLC

Reyna Lawn MaintenanceBusiness type: Property mainte-nanceAddress: 2604 Magnet St., North Las VegasOwner: Carolynn Elizabeth Reyna

Robert Fleming Business type: Real estate sales Address: 8010 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 140, Las VegasOwner: Robert Fleming

Robert Sean Hughes Business type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: 19 E. Agate Ave., Suite 405, Las VegasOwner: Robert S. Hughes

Rock Security LLCBusiness type: Detective/security agencyAddress: 3375 Aldebaran Ave., Suite C, Las VegasOwner: Rock Security LLC

Rose & Bee Photography Business type: Temporary mer-chant Address: 1700 Village Center Circle, Las VegasOwner: Deborah Whitt

Rubicon Coatings USABusiness type: TruckingAddress: 2441 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 124, HendersonOwner: Rubicon Coatings USA LLC

Ruby’s Cleaning LLCBusiness type: TruckingAddress: 251-B Misty Isle Lane, Las VegasOwner: Ruby’s Cleaning LLC

Sabrina Jean McculleyBusiness type: Psychic artsAddress: 9550 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 130, HendersonOwner: Sabrina Jean Mcculley

Sara Longhurst Business type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las VegasOwner: Sara Longhurst

Screens of Mass ConstructionBusiness type: ManufacturingAddress: 4415 Mcguire St., North Las VegasOwner: Screens of Mass Construc-tion

Silver State Processes LLCBusiness type: Repair and main-tenanceAddress: 3425 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 150, Las VegasOwner: Walter J. Kish

Sin City Home InspectionsBusiness type: Real estate salesAddress: 9769 Northern Dancer Drive, Las VegasOwner: Jabi Holdings LLC

Siyo Hair Studio LLCBusiness type: Cosmetology establishmentAddress: 3801 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasOwner: Tesha Rankin

Sleek FloorsBusiness type: Property mainte-nanceAddress: 217 Winterport St., HendersonOwner: Sleek Floors Inc.

Smith Center for the Performing ArtsBusiness type: Wedding chapel Address: 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las VegasOwner: Las Vegas Performing Arts Center

Sneak Peeks in Las Vegas LLC Business type: General services (counter/office)Address: 216 S. 7th St., Suite 5, Las Vegas

Owner: Michael Davis

Sol y Luna Beauty Studio Business type: General retail sales Address: 901 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 6, Las VegasOwner: Maria Cibrian

Soluna Family Medicine Business type: Professional ser-vices - medicalAddress: 2701 N. Tenaya Way, Suite 230, Las VegasOwner: Edward S. Victoria PLLC

Stephanie HutchisonBusiness type: Hair productsAddress: 2986 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 100, HendersonOwner: Stephanie Hutchison

Sung Seth Kim Business type: Real estate sales Address: 10161 Park Run Drive, Suite 150, Las VegasOwner: Sung S. Kim

Supersubnet Technology SolutionsBusiness type: Technology consul-tant and serviceAddress: 270 Daisy Gold Court, HendersonOwner: Steven E. and Melissa S. Bonilla

Supreme Carpet CleaningBusiness type: Multi-jurisdiction contractorAddress: 3355 Clayton St., Suite 12, North Las VegasOwner: Supreme Carpet Cleaning LLC

Supreme Legends USABusiness type: Motorcycle after-market accessoriesAddress: 1010 N. Stephanie St., Suite C3, HendersonOwner: SLUSA1 LLC

Tania Farella Business type: Real estate sales Address: 8010 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 140, Las VegasOwner: Tania Farella

Tapas by Alex Stratta Business type: Restaurant with alcoholAddress: 440 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180, Las VegasOwner: Alex Stratta LLC

The American Bottling Co. Business type: Food specialty store Address: 4610 Donovan Way, Suite C, Las VegasOwner: Marty Ellen

The Coombs Law Firm Business type: Professional servicesAddress: 330 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 100, Las VegasOwner: The Coombs Law Firm LLC

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Records and TransactionsThe Juice Bar at LVACBusiness type: Restaurant/food court-serviceAddress: 6050 N. Decatur Blvd., North Las VegasOwner: The Juice Bar at LVAC

The Right Way HandymanBusiness type: Property mainte-nanceAddress: 1501 Mustang Drive, HendersonOwner: Charles Ferguson

The Touring Shoppe Business type: Automotive garage (major) Address: 3050 Sirius Ave., Suite 103, Las VegasOwner: Wayne Andre McMiniment

Thompson FarmBusiness type: CultivationAddress: 2435 Losee Road, North Las VegasOwner: Thompson Farm One LLC

Trans Logistics LLCBusiness type: Truck dispatchingAddress: 210 Quest Park St., Suite 918, HendersonOwner: Trans Logistics LLC

Tri State ResearchBusiness type: Miscellaneous sales/serviceAddress: 3217 Bublin Bay Ave., North Las VegasOwner: Chad Bouchard

True Family Therapy LLC Business type: Professional servicesAddress: 3216 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite A, Las VegasOwner: Annemarie Roberts

Two Men and a Truck Business type: Transfer and stor-age company Address: 3255 Pepper Lane, Suite 108, Las VegasOwner: Black Wolf Moving Nevada LLC

Ultra PatioBusiness type: Aluminum patiosAddress: 2601 S. Pavilion Center Drive, Las VegasOwner: Thomas Fileccia

Viva La Vapor Smoke & Gifts Business type: Vapes and elec-tronic cigarettes Address: 4530 E. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasOwner: Glenn Posey

Vizakismodality LLCBusiness type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: 7980 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasOwner: Justin Vizakis

Walgreens 7864 Business type: Package Address: 7755 N. Durango Drive,

Las VegasOwner: Walgreen Co.

Ying Feng HsuBusiness type: Independent mas-sage therapistAddress: 451 Crestdale Lane, Suite 114, Las VegasOwner: Ying Feng Hsu

Zion Signs Vegas Business type: General retail sales Address: 5000 W. Oakey Blvd., Suite D19, Las VegasOwner: Zion Signs LP

BUILDING PERMITS

$1,000,000, commercial-assembly group3010 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasBreslin Builders

$864,480, tenant improvement7316 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las VegasDakem & Associates LLC

$500,000, tenant improvement4439 W. Charleston Blvd., Las VegasFP Contracting Inc.

$471,050, tenant improvement515 E. St. Louis Ave., Las VegasSilver Creek Development LLC

$320,000, tenant improvement525 S. Grand Central Parkway, Suite 3372, Las VegasJames M. Barb Construction Inc.

$300,000, commercial-assembly group3010 W. Sahara Ave., Las VegasBreslin Builders

$293,053, residential-new663 Scenic Rim Drive, HendersonSSC dba Element Building Com-pany

$276,490, roof-mounted photo-voltaic system4508 Pennwood Ave., Las VegasGo Solar

$242,944, tenant improvement7455 W. Washington Ave., Suite 235, Las VegasTitanium Building Group LLC

$225,000, tenant improvement1160 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 130, Las VegasNevada General Construction

$221,911, residential-new2536 Pont Marie Drive, HendersonRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$190,194, commercial-alteration2760 W. Deer Springs Way, Suite 104-106, North Las VegasCommunity Maintenance Systems

$180,604, residential-new1313 Fantastic Court, North Las VegasWilliam Lyon Homes Inc.

$173,935, residential-new3941 Ravens Court, North Las VegasRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$169,622, residential-new2331 Rivoli St., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$169,622, residential-new2327 Bonate Sorro St., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.


$143,776, residential-new4353 Duck Harbor Ave., North Las VegasKB Home Nevada Inc.

$143,005, residential-new2651 Skagit Court, HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.





$137,294, residential-new900 Lynne Harbor Ave., Hender-sonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$137,294, residential-new673 Coastal Lagoon St., Hender-sonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$132,491, residential-new4317 Red Fan Palm Court, North Las VegasCentury Communities of Nevada

$132,055, residential-new5708 Pleasant Palms St., North Las VegasJ.F. Shea Co. Inc.

$117,055, residential-new3624 Corte Bella Hills Ave., North Las VegasJ.F. Shea Co. Inc.

$114,338, residential-new1308 Quiet Fox Way, HendersonRyland Homes


$114,338, residential-new1337 Jewelstone Circle, HendersonRyland Homes

$113,395, residential-new225 Moonshot St., HendersonRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$113,395, residential-new227 Moonshot St., HendersonRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$113,395, residential-new1445 Brushback Ave., HendersonRichmond American Homes of Nevada

$112,397, residential-new1525 Spiced Wine Ave., Suite 28104, HendersonRyland Homes


$111,565, residential-new1112 Strada Pecei, HendersonCentury Communities of Nevada

$110,567, residential-new1339 Jewelstone Circle, HendersonRyland Homes


$107,296, residential-new181 Bear Cove Terrace, HendersonBeazer Homes Holding Corp.

$106,108, residential-new6213 Silver Bank St., North Las VegasKB Home Nevada Inc.

$105,027, commercial-alteration3840 N. Commerce St., North Las VegasJames H. Abell Inc.



$103,686, residential-new5653 Pleasant Palms St., North Las VegasJ.F. Shea Co. Inc.



$102,527, residential-new3144 Biccari Ave., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$102,527, residential-new2397 Valissa St., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$102,527, residential-new2381 Valissa St., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$102,527, residential-new3104 Biccari Ave., HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.

$100,475, residential-new2373 Via Firenze, HendersonKB Home Nevada Inc.



CONVENTIONS

Ultimate Software Group Connec-tions ConferenceLocation: BellagioDates: March 22-27Expected attendance: 1,203

American Academy of Orthopae-dic Surgeons Annual MeetingLocation: Mandalay BayDates: March 24-28Expected attendance: 33,500

Globalshop 2015Location: Mandalay BayDates: March 24-26Expected attendance: 10,000

National Association of Pizzeria Operators - Annual International Pizza Expo – 2015Location: Las Vegas Convention CenterDates: March 24-26Expected attendance: 12,000

Amusement Expo – 2015Location: Las Vegas Convention CenterDates: March 25-26Expected attendance: 3,000

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CATEGORY: LARGEST PRIVATELY OWNED EMPLOYERS(RANKED BY EMPLOYEES AS OF DEC. 31)

Company EmployeesLocal offices/ locations

Type of business

Year established locally Top executive

1 MGM Resorts International3600 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV 89109702-693-7111 • mgmresorts.com

57,062 22 Resort operator 2000 James Murren, chairman, CEO

2 Caesars Entertainment Corp.1 Caesars Palace DriveLas Vegas, NV 89109702-407-6000 • caesars.com

24,000 12 Resort operator 1966 Gary Loveman, chairman, president, CEO

3 Station Casinos LLC1505 S. Pavilion Center DriveLas Vegas, NV 89135702-495-3000 • sclv.com

12,000 20 Resort operator 1976 Frank Fertitta III, CEO, owner

4 Wynn Las Vegas3131 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV 89109702-770-0000 • wynnlasvegas.com

11,735 1 Resort operator 2005 Steve Wynn, chairman, CEO

5 Las Vegas Sands Corp.3355 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV 89109702-414-1000 • sands.com

9,168 1 Resort operator 1990 Sheldon Adelson, chairman, CEO

6 Boyd Gaming6465 S. Rainbow Blvd.Las Vegas, NV 89118702-792-7353 • boydgaming.com

9,000 11 Resort operator 1975 Keith Smith, president, CEO

7 The Valley Health System10105 Banburry Cross DriveLas Vegas, NV 89144Did not disclose • valleyhealthsystemlv.com

6,000 7 Hospital operator 1997 Karla Perez, regional vice president

8 McDonald’s Greater Las Vegas Operator Association2217 N. Green Valley ParkwayHenderson, NV 89014702-454-3485 • mcdonalds.com

5,040 100+ Restaurant operator 1966 James Vance, president

9 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas3708 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV 89109702-698-7000 • cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

5,000 1 Resort operator 2010 William McBeath, president, CEO

10 Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican3001 St. Rose Parkway Henderson, NV 89052702-616-5000 • strosehospitals.org

3,500 3 Hospital operator 1947 Brian Brannman, senior vice presi-dent of Dignity Health Nevada

11 UnitedHealthcare of Nevada/ Southwest Medical Associates2724 N. Tenaya WayLas Vegas, NV 89128702-242-7000 • uhcnevada.com

3,000 31 Health care provider, insurance provider

1982 Don Giancursio, CEO

12 South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa9777 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV 89183Did not disclose • southpointcasino.com

2,487 1 Resort operator 2005 Michael Gaughan, owner

13 Tropicana Las Vegas3801 Las Vegas Blvd. SouthLas Vegas, NV 89109702-739-2222 • troplv.com

1,511 1 Resort operator 1957 Alex Yemenidjian, CEO

14 HealthCare Partners Medical Group770 E. Warm Springs Road, Suite 240Las Vegas, NV 89119702-932-8500 • hcpnv.com

1,481 53 Medical group 1996 Dr. Ama Brobbey, chief medical officer

15 NV Energy6226 W. Sahara Ave.Las Vegas, NV 89146702-402-5000 • nvenergy.com

1,443 Did not disclose

Electric utility 1906 Paul Caudill, president, CEO


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