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Volume 15, Issue 3 March 27-April 2, 2013

1996 Murder Case Covered Up By MetroResurfacesWithAVengeance

By Rolando Larraz of this Alamo Murder Case, all evi- Las Vegas Tribune dence and notes relating to this A 1996 Alamo Murder case, murder investigation were “stolen” which allegedly involved the Las or “illegally removed” from Detec- Vegas Metropolitan Police Depart- tive Martines’s desk, and possibly ment Narcotics Section, has resur- destroyed, on or before November faced and is rearing its ugly head. 7, 2010. Detective Gordon Martines, the Detective Martines’s murder in- most senior working police officer vestigation eventually revealed the in the entire police force, who complicity of the LVMPD Narcot- started his investigation into this ics Section, whereby a copy of a case ten years ago, is preparing to registered narcotics informant obtain legal depositions from his worksheet was given to identified numerous direct court law enforce- illegal drug dealers, who in turn ment officer witnesses, including located the narcotics informant, current and retired police officers, Detective Gordon Martines forcibly drove him to a summer Las Vegas Sheriff Douglas Gillespie and current and retired special precedented Federal Lawsuit cabin in Alamo, Nevada, tied the which also included law enforce- tective Martines’s current medical agents of the FBI and the Bureau against Las Vegas Metropolitan informant to a chair with an orange ment officers that were complicit in heart condition. of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Police Department, Sheriff Douglas electrical extension cord, and then this murder. What makes the “resurfacing” of (BATF). Gillespie and fifteen other defen- shot the informant in the head, kill- The November 7, 2010 incident this murder case so relevant and im- Martines is a three-time candi- dants. ing him. in which Det. Martines’s life was portant is that the police date for Sheriff of Clark County, During this preparation, our po- The informant’s body was then threatened by his immediate super- department’s attorneys have alluded founder and former president of lice sources confirmed that evi- taken to a specific spot with a pre- visor, and he was degraded by eth- that Detective Martines is not cred- STOP DUI, and Plaintiff in an un- dence, statements, photos, compos- dug hole in the desert, and buried nic/racial slurs and was immedi- ible when speaking about the sto- ites and a whole list of associated just outside of Alamo. ately transferred, relieved of duty, len murder case from his ransacked individuals connected to Detective Police sources indicate that ev- and had his working desk com- desk. My Point Martines’s stolen ten-year-old ho- ery imaginable police administra- pletely ransacked – as we reported, Granted, it would be very diffi- micide investigation case has resur- tive obstacle was put in place over along with photo, in a Las Vegas cult to prove that the case even ex- of View faced and will be presented to the a ten-year period, including steal- Tribune front page article – and all isted now without any evidence or Attorney General’s Office – and ing the entire case from Det. of his criminal files, evidence, con- reports to back it up. But with the By Rolando Larraz possibly the Federal Justice Depart- Martines’s working desk, in order fessions, tapes and data encompass- recently resurfaced, saved and cop- During my Face the Tribune in- ment, but definitely not back to to prevent Detective Martines from ing at least 30 active criminal cases, ied documents, evidence, photos, terview last Friday with City Coun- Metro – for prosecution. pursuing and bringing to justice were stolen, removed, and/or de- composites and the long list of as- cil candidate and fellow journalist Prior to the present “resurfacing” those involved in this murder, stroyed, directly contributed to De- (See Murder Case, Page 4) Frank Geary, we talked about how some journalists seclude them- selves and how he, Frank, never False allegations and lies could be the reason hides from anyone and stands be- hind what he reports to the readers of the publication he works for. CouncilmanSteveRossRunningScared During that segment of the ra- dio show, I told him – and, of By Rolando Larraz “As a member of this commu- course, the audience as well – that Las Vegas Tribune nity, I believe it is a time for a I don’t like people to know where I Right in the middle of the early change in the way our government live and that I don’t have any utili- voting process and within days of is run, which means changing who ties or a telephone number in my the April 2 primary election, a des- is running it,” LaGrange explained. name and I don’t get any bills at my perately incumbent Las Vegas City “I have made a firm commitment home. Council in Ward 6, Steve Ross, dis- to put the development and success First of all, there is a big differ- tributed flyers full of inconsisten- of Ward 6 first, and would never ence (in my humble opinion) be- cies and lies against the one chal- allow my own political aspirations tween being a reporter or even an lenger that could take him out of to trump my duty to be honest,” an investigative reporter, and being a office, Suzette La Grange. obviously upset La Grange told the columnist, and everyone knows Immediately, as soon as the fly- Las Vegas Tribune before she that. ers hit the streets with the hate mail, walked into a meeting on Tuesday In most cases, a columnist writes La Grange met with attorney Daniel morning. his personal opinion – not even the Stewart and prepared a Cease and In the Cease and Desist notice, newspaper’s opinion, which is what Desist notice that was hand-deliv- SUZETTE LA GRANGE which was delivered to Ross on STEVE ROSS the editorial is – and my opinion, ered to Councilman Ross. ing to play Mayor; now, in a des- Friday afternoon,Attorney Stewart conversation with the Las Vegas in many cases, is considered aggres- In a press release that was sent perate smear campaign, he is out- numbered several of the false state- Tribune. sive, controversial, and even in to the local media as well as other right and knowingly lying to the ments made by Ross in the flyer 1) First accusation by Ross: some cases, in poor taste, because members of the community and people who elected him.” among them, and we quote because Suzette was a lobbyist for NAIOP when someone in a high or power- residents in Ward 6, Ms. La LaGrange, who has spent the last it is important that the constituents when NAIOP presented a plan to ful position is criticized, they don’t Grange’s campaign manager, Cory 18 years working to bring new busi- in Ward 6 know what kind of per- the legislature to allow for toll roads understand how a small newspaper Christensen, made the following nesses to the Las Vegas area, says son is representing them. on US95. like the Las Vegas Tribune, or statement: this kind of behavior is exactly why “They are all lies and people in Truth: Suzette has never been a someone with an accent, like me, “It is bad enough that the citi- she chose to run against Ross. Ward 6 should be aware of that,” paid lobbyist. She does volunteer has the audacity to write the truth zens in Ward 6 have been missing LaGrange is calling the mail piece said Cory Christensen, who took as a member of NAIOP. There are (which exposes them or hurts them) their representative in the City a “desperate and dishonest cam- the time to explain all the inconsis- many committees within NAIOP, and they can’t take it or tolerate it. Council as Steve Ross has been try- paign tactic.” tencies one by one in a telephone and in 2009 when this plan was pre- Writing for a self-proclaimed sented, Suzette was on the member- “powerful newspaper” – since the ship committee and had absolutely management thinks their poop Child “Welfare” Industry no involvement in NAIOP’s gov- doesn’t stink and most of the poli- ernment affairs committee. ticians are afraid of them – is a very By Rolando Larraz foster care who does not know who ing financial incentives to always 2) Accusation: Suzette was a different story and people don’t Las Vegas Tribune his birth mother really is. increase the number of children in Toll Road lobbyist have the urge to retaliate as much Part Three of a Series We are aware that there are glar- (See Family Court, Page 4) Truth: Same as above with the as they do with a small newspaper. We are continuing the narrative added comment that in 2010 Besides, I don’t like surprises. of Tonia Jones, a 28-year-old Suzette joined the Government Af- I’ve always been a very private per- mother whose 18-month-old son fairs committee for NAIOP. This is son, very secluded, and enjoy and was taken from her at birth and an unpaid, volunteer position, not love my privacy. When I am home, immediately placed in Adoptive one of a lobbyist. NAIOP does in I don’t like anyone knocking on my Foster Care. Tonia has been given fact hire a paid lobbying firm to rep- door interrupting whatever it is that second class standing in Family resent their interests. Suzette has I may be doing and I am planning Court as the Adoptive Foster Care never been paid in any form for her to stay like that for a very long time parent is given preferential treat- work to promote her industry. to come. I think I can count on my ment and standing by Judge Frank NAIOP has not ever proposed toll fingers the number of people that Sullivan, even though three agen- roads for US95 while Suzette has know my real address, and even like cies have put their approval on been on the Government Affairs that I pull into the garage and that Tonia’s reunification with her son. committee. is it. Tonia and her father, Herbert 3) Accusation: Suzette You see, my friend, City Coun- Jones, and two of her siblings are LaGrange’s Plan to charge drivers cil candidate Frank Geary, had been anxiously waiting to hold 18- a fee to travel on US-95 working for the Review-Journal, month-old Baby Jones in their Truth: Suzette has never had the “only” newspaper in town, for arms, yet as of this date, the Jones any toll/fee plan at all. 11 years; and that is the way they Family does not have him in the It is important for voters to know wanted to keep it; the Las Vegas beautiful room that awaits his ar- that Suzette has never led any lob- Sun is inside the newspaper as a rival! Every day they await the bying group. “section” and not too many people phone call telling them that Baby And Since Suzette has never pay attention to that “section,” and Jones is coming home. There are proposed any form of fee/toll for the Review-Journal is under a very many empty hearts in a waiting travel on US-95, there has never (See My Point of View, Page 2) home right now and one baby in Tonia and her father, Herbert Jones been a “LaGrange Toll.” Page 2 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 U.S. Supreme Court to take up Michigan affirmative action case At issue in the Michigan affirmative action case is whether a ballot initiative violated the rights of minority students to try to influence school officials to adopt race-conscious admissions plans. By Warren Richey tects against political obstructions Christian Science Monitor that would hinder or undermine WASHINGTON — The US Su- equal treatment of black students preme Court on Monday agreed to and white students. examine whether a 2006 ballot ini- But the question in the Michi- tiative banning affirmative action at gan case is whether it also protects public universities in Michigan vio- against political obstructions that lates the equal protection rights of make it more difficult for minority minorities. students to obtain preferential treat- Fifty-eight percent of Michigan ment in college admissions based voters approved Proposal 2, which on race or ethnicity. amended the state constitution to “It is exceedingly odd to say that prohibit discrimination or preferen- a statute which bars a state from tial treatment in college admissions discriminating on the basis of race based on race, sex, ethnicity, or na- violates the Equal Protection Clause tional origin. because it discriminates on the ba- Civil rights groups and minor- sis of race and sex. Yet that is pre- ity students sued to block the mea- cisely what the [Sixth Circuit] ma- sure, arguing that the constitutional jority held here,” Michigan Solici- amendment erected disadvanta- tor General John Bursch wrote in geous barriers to those advocating his brief to the high court. for the use of racial identity and eth- “Until now, no court has ever nic background to grant preferen- held that, apart from remedying tial consideration to minority can- specific past discrimination, a gov- didates by college admissions of- ernment must engage in affirmative ficers. In this file photo, University of Michigan student Ebrie Benton (left) demonstrates outside the Federal action,” Mr. Bursch said. By targeting racial classifica- courthouse last year in Cincinnati, where the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in a He said the case presented a tions in college admissions, propo- review of their 2011 ruling that Proposal 2, the ban on affirmative action in Michigan, is unconstitutional. question of “immense importance.” The US Supreme Court agreed to take up the case on Monday. At issue is whether state govern- nents of the ban on racial classifi- upheld Proposal 2. A sharply di- of the 14th Amendment. ments are free to replace race-con- cations were themselves guilty of vided Sixth US Circuit Court of The central issue in the case is scious affirmative action admis- TRIBUNE using such classifications, they ar- Appeals reversed, ruling 8 to 7 that what the Constitution’s guarantee of sions plans with race-neutral alter- VOL. 15, NO. 3 gued. the ban on affirmative action vio- equal protection actually protects. natives as a means to achieve class- A federal judge disagreed and lated the Equal Protection Clause It is well established that it pro- (See Affirmative Action, Page 3) FOUNDER Rolando Larraz My Point of View (Continued from Page 1) long lines and saw our front page Bonaventura. the Las Vegas Tribune did not en- PUBLISHER false impression that they are “un- article on the matter, they followed The latter already lost not only dorse him and I, personally, did not AND touchable.” my lead and ran the story. his elected position, but the office support him. And because I don’t EDITOR IN CHIEF No, no! I take it back, they know Probably someone saw me in as a whole; and the first one is also give a flying IT, I never saw him Rolando Larraz that they are not untouchables, but front of the county commissioners on the way out with the help of cold after that. GENERAL MANAGER they like to make people believe speaking on behalf of those attor- blooded cowardly politicians But again, in all fairness and as Perly Viasmensky that they are untouchables. neys and the unfair treatment they (afraid of the newspaper’s alleged I told County Commissioner Chris The normal everyday people are have been receiving, and on behalf power) who teamed up with the Giunchigliani during a telephone PRODUCTION impressed with their big building of the people of Las Vegas who daily paper to get their target out of conversation, what they did to the Don Snook and other material things; the poli- were forced to stay in those long office. people of Las Vegas Township is ticians may know that they are not lines under any weather conditions, I don’t know Assemblyman wrong and it is inconceivable. MANAGING EDITOR untouchable, but they’re afraid to and then they decided to “do some- Brooks and, in all honesty, I had Bonaventura is going to finish Maramis Choufani be exposed – or even worse, to be thing about it right away.” never heard his name before the out his term and after that the victims of the newspaper’s vindic- Only days after the Las Vegas daily started blasting him, so I don’t elected office will be closed, elimi- ASSOCIATE EDITOR tive exposure in front page articles Tribune ran the story by yours truly have a reason to defend him other nated, so who will be losing? The Colleen Lloyd when they (the politicians) some- on the adoption scam that is going than I am always bragging that this people of the Las Vegas Township how get onto the newspaper’s hit on at Family Court with Depart- newspaper is the voice of those who that are losing an elected office? or For advertising (or black) list. ment of Family Services (DFS) and do not have a voice; but what they the Constable that most likely rates, deadlines A good example of what I am Child Protective Services (CPS,) are doing to the man is flat out would not have been reelected? call 702-699-8100 saying here today concerns two dif- the family of Baby Jones was noti- wrong and may even be illegal. My name is Rolando Larraz, and ferent recent cases that the Las Ve- fied by someone that their case was The last time I had any contact as always, I approved this column. Las Vegas Tribune is published gas Tribune has covered: the long going to be reviewed again to re- with Constable John Bonaventura * * * * * weekly at 820 E. Charleston lines in front of the Regional Jus- turn the child to the legitimate was in May 2011, six months after Rolando Larraz is Editor in Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada tice Center, and the behind-closed- mother and the family. he took office, when the two of us Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His 89104. If the article would have run in and eight other people had lunch at News desk: doors business regarding the adop- column appears weekly in this (702) 699-8111 tion of children with the knowledge the daily paper, I am almost sure the Golden Nugget. newspaper. To contact Rolando Fax: (702) 696-0096 – if not participation – of Family that Judge Frank Sullivan would Later on, his mouthpiece – Lou Larraz, email him at: Website: Court employees and judges. have contacted the writer to offer Toomin – told me that the Constable [email protected] or LasVegasTribune.com The Review-Journal has an of- his side of the story; but up to to- does not like me, probably because at (702) 699-8111. All rights reserved. Statements, fice inside the Regional Justice day, despite the fact that Judge opinions and points of view ex- Center; the reporter assigned to the Sullivan knows me, knows where pressed by the writers are their RJC passes through those long lines to contact me, and knows how ac- own and do not necessarily rep- of people waiting to go to court at cessible I always am, he has never resent those of the publisher. least twice every day and they never tried to contact me; in fact, he never Information, including prices moved a finger to do anything about returned my phone call when I and times, is considered correct called him to get his side of the story at the time of publishing but may it. change without notice. Las Ve- After several local attorneys before it ran on the front page of gas Tribune assumes no re- contacted the Las Vegas Tribune to the Las Vegas Tribune. sponsibility for unsolicited complain about the mistreatment Public or elected officials are manuscripts, transparencies or they were receiving from the mar- always afraid of what the daily other submitted materials. For shals at the Regional Justice Cen- newspaper may write about them return, please enclose a self- ter, and I personally took the mat- because their constituents may be- addressed stamped envelope. ter to the county commissioners, the lieve what they read. Consider these Las Vegas Tribune South Gate was reopened and the recent “case in hand” incidents that published weekly by the long lines of people in front of the I consider despicable: the situation Tribune Media Group David A. Rifkin, Executive Vice President RJC ended. withAssemblyman Steve Brooks of As soon as the newspaper re- North Las Vegas and that of Las Quote of the Week: porter saw me taking pictures of the Vegas Township Constable John “I believe you are your work. Don’t trade the stuff of your life–time–for nothing more YBSRadio than dollars. That’s a rotten bargain.” —Rita Mae Brown is now MISSION STATEMENT RadioTribune We search for the truth, em- brace the truth, and print the truth. Tune in and listen to those who will tell you If we inadvertently print some- the truth, and nothing but the truth. You’ll thing that is not true, we will let our readers know. We are open to discover different personalities and hear documented information to shed different opinions, but when it comes to the light on any issue of concern to our readers. 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Boyd School of Law at press true stories and life experi- cuses exclusively on bed bugs, is By Warren Richey tects against political obstructions legals. This is about attorneys tak- the University of Nevada, Las Ve- ences to illustrate the important is- looking for Las Vegas bed bug in- Christian Science Monitor that would hinder or undermine ing people’s money and leaving gas. After graduating from law sue of bullying in society. The vid- festation horror stories and will pro- WASHINGTON — The US Su- equal treatment of black students them high and dry without legal school, Heimerle became a staff eos must be 30 seconds in length, vide to the person or family having preme Court on Monday agreed to and white students. help. These lawyers – and yes, there attorney for the Children’s Attor- contain no vulgar or inappropriate the most egregious infestation in a examine whether a 2006 ballot ini- But the question in the Michi- are many in Nevada – are called neys Project of Clark County Le- content and should be all original single-family home the K-9 tiative banning affirmative action at gan case is whether it also protects dump trucks. gal Services, where she practiced images and background music. Sweeps’ state-of-the-art bed bug public universities in Michigan vio- against political obstructions that Low income communities need for years in civil litigation. “It has become a disturbing trend elimination method. lates the equal protection rights of make it more difficult for minority paralegals. We can’t afford attor- The law firm of Hutchison & over the past few years to hear about Families and individuals should minorities. students to obtain preferential treat- neys’outrageous fees.Additionally, Steffen, a Martindale-Hubbell AV- more children and teenagers bullied email their bed bug horror stories Fifty-eight percent of Michigan ment in college admissions based how many attorneys in Nevada rated law firm, provides a wide va- at school and online,” says Richard and up to two photos to voters approved Proposal 2, which on race or ethnicity. have EVER done a pro bono case riety of legal services, including Harris, Founder of the Richard Har- [email protected] by amended the state constitution to “It is exceedingly odd to say that for a prisoner? Prisoners in Nevada business law and commercial liti- ris Law Firm. “Many children are April 15th at midnight. Entries prohibit discrimination or preferen- a statute which bars a state from are going blind from denial of ba- gation, trust and probate litigation, being sent to school in the morning should describe the bed bug prob- tial treatment in college admissions discriminating on the basis of race sic medical care, denied their basic appellate litigation, insurance liti- and tortured by their peers person- lem in no more than 300 words, based on race, sex, ethnicity, or na- violates the Equal Protection Clause rights in the form of hearing aids gation, landlord/tenant law, ally and throughout the day on so- verify that their home is a single tional origin. because it discriminates on the ba- WESLEY DUNCAN and other assistive devices, suffer- healthcare professionals advocacy, cial networks. Too often we wake family home, and include first and Civil rights groups and minor- sis of race and sex. Yet that is pre- Assemblyman Wesley Duncan ing physical and sexual abuse, re- professional liability defense, alter- up to news about another child as- last name and a contact telephone ity students sued to block the mea- cisely what the [Sixth Circuit] ma- testified before theAssembly Com- taliation for use of the grievance native dispute resolution, personal saulted at school or taking their own number. Winning entries may be sure, arguing that the constitutional jority held here,” Michigan Solici- mittee on Health and Human Ser- process and other violations of their injury, bankruptcy law, creditor’s life because of the physical and used in promotional photos/films. amendment erected disadvanta- tor General John Bursch wrote in vices in favor ofAssembly Bill 183. constitutional rights. Nevada attor- rights, construction law, employ- emotional pain they have to endure. Entries must be received by mid- geous barriers to those advocating his brief to the high court. Sponsored by Assemblyman neys, with VERY few exceptions, ment law, asset protection and busi- If we can draw enough attention to night, April 15, 2013. for the use of racial identity and eth- “Until now, no court has ever Duncan, AB183 would revise Ne- do not assist prisoners. Now the ness planning, real estate law, cor- the issue and impact even one child, City Beat is a compilation of nic background to grant preferen- held that, apart from remedying vada statue to enable any person ACLU would like to take away the porate and commercial law, family we’ve done our job.” news and views of our editorial and tial consideration to minority can- specific past discrimination, a gov- who is 16 years of age to donate paralegals who do help them... and law, and administrative law. * * * * * writing team, along with reader didates by college admissions of- ernment must engage in affirmative blood with the consent of his or her under the heading of “equality”? * * * * * Big Bed Bug Bust submissions and topics. Readers ficers. In this file photo, University of Michigan student Ebrie Benton (left) demonstrates outside the Federal action,” Mr. Bursch said. parent or guardian. Really? K-9 Sweeps, the only pest con- are invited to suggest a local topic By targeting racial classifica- courthouse last year in Cincinnati, where the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in a He said the case presented a Duncan emphasized, “For Please reconsider your support trol company in Las Vegas that fo- or any other items of interest. tions in college admissions, propo- review of their 2011 ruling that Proposal 2, the ban on affirmative action in Michigan, is unconstitutional. question of “immense importance.” many high school-aged students for AB 74. It is bad for poor people The US Supreme Court agreed to take up the case on Monday. At issue is whether state govern- their first exposure to blood dona- and anyone who has been, and con- nents of the ban on racial classifi- upheld Proposal 2. A sharply di- of the 14th Amendment. ments are free to replace race-con- tion is at their school blood drive. tinues to be, denied access to the cations were themselves guilty of vided Sixth US Circuit Court of The central issue in the case is scious affirmative action admis- By allowing students 16 years of court system, says Ms. Smith. TRIBUNE using such classifications, they ar- Appeals reversed, ruling 8 to 7 that what the Constitution’s guarantee of sions plans with race-neutral alter- age to donate with consent of their * * * * * VOL. 15, NO. 3 gued. the ban on affirmative action vio- equal protection actually protects. natives as a means to achieve class- guardian they are much more likely A federal judge disagreed and lated the Equal Protection Clause It is well established that it pro- (See Affirmative Action, Page 3) to continue donating throughout FOUNDER their life.” Rolando Larraz My Point of View “By becoming a blood donor at (Continued from Page 1) long lines and saw our front page Bonaventura. the Las Vegas Tribune did not en- an early age, Nevada youths are PUBLISHER false impression that they are “un- article on the matter, they followed The latter already lost not only dorse him and I, personally, did not able to garner a sense of civic re- AND touchable.” my lead and ran the story. his elected position, but the office support him. And because I don’t sponsibility. They are able to save EDITOR IN CHIEF No, no! I take it back, they know Probably someone saw me in as a whole; and the first one is also give a flying IT, I never saw him Rolando Larraz up to three lives with just one blood RICHARD HARRIS that they are not untouchables, but front of the county commissioners on the way out with the help of cold after that. donation,” said Assemblyman The Richard Harris Law Firm is GENERAL MANAGER they like to make people believe speaking on behalf of those attor- blooded cowardly politicians But again, in all fairness and as Duncan. challenging Southern Nevada teens Perly Viasmensky that they are untouchables. neys and the unfair treatment they (afraid of the newspaper’s alleged I told County Commissioner Chris Currently Nevada Revised Stat- to compete in its annual video pub- The normal everyday people are have been receiving, and on behalf power) who teamed up with the Giunchigliani during a telephone utes only allow for persons 17 years lic service announcement (PSA) PRODUCTION impressed with their big building of the people of Las Vegas who daily paper to get their target out of conversation, what they did to the of age or older to donate blood. contest this spring. Now in its fourth Don Snook and other material things; the poli- were forced to stay in those long office. people of Las Vegas Township is * * * * * year, this year’s contest focuses on ticians may know that they are not lines under any weather conditions, I don’t know Assemblyman wrong and it is inconceivable. As a long time supporter of civil the topic of bullying. Currently en- MANAGING EDITOR untouchable, but they’re afraid to and then they decided to “do some- Brooks and, in all honesty, I had Bonaventura is going to finish rights and liberties, Natalie Smith, rolled high school students (grades Maramis Choufani be exposed – or even worse, to be thing about it right away.” never heard his name before the out his term and after that the a local paralegal and secretary of 9 to 12) in Clark County, Nevada, victims of the newspaper’s vindic- Only days after the Las Vegas daily started blasting him, so I don’t elected office will be closed, elimi- Nevada Cure is bewildered and an- NANCY HEIMERLE are encouraged to submit their self- ASSOCIATE EDITOR tive exposure in front page articles Tribune ran the story by yours truly have a reason to defend him other nated, so who will be losing? The gered by the ACLU’s support (un- The law firm of Hutchison & made video PSA for consideration. Colleen Lloyd when they (the politicians) some- on the adoption scam that is going than I am always bragging that this people of the Las Vegas Township der the heading “equality”!) forAB Steffen is pleased to welcome The Richard Harris Law Firm en- how get onto the newspaper’s hit on at Family Court with Depart- newspaper is the voice of those who that are losing an elected office? or For advertising 74, which would establish fees and Nancy Heimerle as an associate at- courages students to creatively ex- (or black) list. ment of Family Services (DFS) and do not have a voice; but what they the Constable that most likely registration of documents torney with the firm. Heimerle rates, deadlines A good example of what I am Child Protective Services (CPS,) are doing to the man is flat out would not have been reelected? preparers, who are often the only practices primarily business litiga- call 702-699-8100 saying here today concerns two dif- the family of Baby Jones was noti- wrong and may even be illegal. My name is Rolando Larraz, and access to the legal system for poor tion and family law. ferent recent cases that the Las Ve- fied by someone that their case was The last time I had any contact as always, I approved this column. communities in Nevada. How is “We are excited to have Nancy Las Vegas Tribune is published gas Tribune has covered: the long going to be reviewed again to re- with Constable John Bonaventura * * * * * this equality? Why would the join our business litigation and fam- weekly at 820 E. Charleston lines in front of the Regional Jus- turn the child to the legitimate was in May 2011, six months after Rolando Larraz is Editor in Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada ACLU support such a bill? ily law practice areas,” says Firm tice Center, and the behind-closed- mother and the family. he took office, when the two of us Chief of the Las Vegas Tribune. His 89104. If the ACLU was worried about co-founder and managing partner, If the article would have run in and eight other people had lunch at News desk: doors business regarding the adop- column appears weekly in this equality, it would propose and sup- John T. Steffen. “She is a seasoned (702) 699-8111 tion of children with the knowledge the daily paper, I am almost sure the Golden Nugget. newspaper. To contact Rolando port legislation to require increased professional in both areas and is a Fax: (702) 696-0096 – if not participation – of Family that Judge Frank Sullivan would Later on, his mouthpiece – Lou Larraz, email him at: pro bono hours by attorneys, AND strong addition to the Firm.” Website: Court employees and judges. have contacted the writer to offer Toomin – told me that the Constable [email protected] or not give attorneys a pass by paying Heimerle received her LasVegasTribune.com The Review-Journal has an of- his side of the story; but up to to- does not like me, probably because at (702) 699-8111. a few hundred dollars. Poor people Bachelor’s Degree from the Uni- All rights reserved. Statements, fice inside the Regional Justice day, despite the fact that Judge do not trust the legal community versity of Nevada, Reno. She then opinions and points of view ex- Center; the reporter assigned to the Sullivan knows me, knows where because the legal community is not earned a Jurist Doctor from the pressed by the writers are their RJC passes through those long lines to contact me, and knows how ac- own and do not necessarily rep- of people waiting to go to court at cessible I always am, he has never resent those of the publisher. least twice every day and they never tried to contact me; in fact, he never Affirmative Action Information, including prices moved a finger to do anything about returned my phone call when I and times, is considered correct (Continued from Page 2) called him to get his side of the story at the time of publishing but may it. room diversity. before it ran on the front page of change without notice. Las Ve- After several local attorneys In addition to Michigan, seven other states have undertaken such ef- the Las Vegas Tribune. gas Tribune assumes no re- contacted the Las Vegas Tribune to forts:Arizona, California, Florida, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Public or elected officials are sponsibility for unsolicited complain about the mistreatment and Washington. always afraid of what the daily manuscripts, transparencies or they were receiving from the mar- The petition reached the high court at a time when the justices are newspaper may write about them other submitted materials. For shals at the Regional Justice Cen- preparing to rule on whether a race-based affirmative action plan at the return, please enclose a self- because their constituents may be- ter, and I personally took the mat- University of Texas violates the equal protection rights of white students addressed stamped envelope. lieve what they read. Consider these ter to the county commissioners, the applying for admission. Las Vegas Tribune recent “case in hand” incidents that South Gate was reopened and the There are two different groups that filed suit against Proposal 2. One published weekly by the I consider despicable: the situation long lines of people in front of the urged the Supreme Court to take up the case; the other said the justices Tribune Media Group withAssemblyman Steve Brooks of David A. Rifkin, Executive Vice President RJC ended. should not hear the case. North Las Vegas and that of Las As soon as the newspaper re- If the court had declined to hear the case it would have permitted the Vegas Township Constable John Quote of the Week: porter saw me taking pictures of the Sixth Circuit decision to remain in full force in the four states covered by that appeals court. “I believe you are your work. “The vice of Proposal 2 is that it selectively shuts off access to the Don’t trade the stuff of your ordinary political process for advocates of otherwise constitutionally per- life–time–for nothing more YBSRadio missible race-conscious policies,” wrote Mark Rosenbaum, a lawyer with than dollars. That’s a rotten theACLU Foundation of Southern California, in his brief urging the court bargain.” not to take up the case. is now He said the ballot initiative entrenched the anti-affirmative action ap- —Rita Mae Brown proach in the state constitution, making it extremely difficult for support- ers of affirmative action to repeal it. 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Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 Guncontrol:Publicsupportiswaning,pollfinds Even as Congress prepares to vote on gun control legislation, public support for stricter gun laws has fallen from 57 percent after the Newtown massacre to 47 percent in a new poll. By Mark Guarino to the floor and it dies there,” Sena- Christian science Monitor tor Reid said. By his estimation, the As Congress prepares to vote on legislation had support from fewer a comprehensive gun control bill than 40 senators. At least 60 votes next month, a poll released Tues- are needed for passage. day shows that public support is President Obama is calling for a waning for restrictions on gun own- vote on the ban as a symbolic mea- ership. sure. White House Deputy Press According to a CBS News poll, Secretary Josh Earnest told report- less than half the public (47 percent) ers Tuesday it “will be a question now supports stricter gun control for all 100 members of the Senate laws, compared with 57 percent in to ask themselves about whether or late December following the mass not they think that voting for and shooting at an elementary school in supporting an assault weapons ban Newtown, Conn. would actually do something to re- Those who say they want less duce gun violence in communities strict gun regulation (10 percent) all across the country... We’re go- has hardly wavered in that time pe- ing to have that debate.” riod, although those who want cur- The current gun control legisla- rent gun laws kept as they are has tion will include a proposal for uni- increased four percentage points, versal background checks and pro- from 30 to 34 percent. The poll of visions to eliminate straw purchases 1,181 adults across the country was of guns. The vote could come as conducted March 20-24 and has a early as April 8 when the Senate sampling error of plus or minus returns to session. three percentage points. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) of Nevada addresses reporters at a news conference on Capitol Hill Perhaps serving as an indicator The Newtown massacre, which in Washington, March 14. Senator Reid has said he removed an assault weapons ban from a wider gun bill for how the Senate will vote, the left 20 children and six adults dead, because he determined it would not garner the votes needed to pass restrictions. current CBS poll shows that well ignited a national debate over because he determined it would not over half of Democrats (66 percent) harsher restrictions on guns, par- garner the votes needed to pass. favor stricter gun control laws, Murder Case ticularly assault weapons. However “I’m not going to try to put joined by only one-third of Repub- (Continued from Page 1) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid something on the floor that won’t licans (29 percent) and 43 percent sociates and witnesses that helped with, or had knowledge of, the (D) of Nevada announced this succeed. I want something that will of independents. In February, 78 Alamo murder case and the Narcotics Section involvement, Martines month he was excluding an assault succeed. The worst thing in the percent of Democrats supported feels he can go forward. Such witnesses include: weapons ban from a wider gun bill world would be to bring something harsher gun laws. Former Lt. John Alamshaw, former Sgt. Al Cervantes, former Lt. Ted Snodgrass, former Lt. Lew Roberts, Sgt. James (Tom) Melton, Lt. Clinton Nichols, Cpt. Patrick Neville, former Asst. Sheriff An- New Mobile Social Video Network thony Lozich, Asst. Sheriff Theodore Moody, former Asst. Sheriff Raymond Flynn, Undersheriff James Dixon, Deputy Chief James Owens, Sheriff Douglas Gillespie, former Sheriff Bill Young, former fortheAfrican-AmericanAudience Asst. Sheriff Michael McClary, former Undersheriff Rod Jett, former Deputy Chief Dennis Cobb, Asst. Sheriff of Lincoln County Gary 5iveSpot Delivers Social Video Messaging and Urban Davis, Lincoln County DA, Special Agent Lawrence Wenco, Special Agent Richard Beasley, Special Agent Doug Fantauzzi, former Cor- Entertainment Network for mobile smartphone community rections Officer Gregory Naglich, Corrections Officer Kevin Strobeck, Special to the Las Vegas Tribune ment channels include Music (Hip- and about fifteen various other Detectives in the LVMPD Robbery/ Introducing 5iveSpot, a mobile Hop and Soul), Entertainment, Homicide Bureau. social network where users create Sports and Lifestyle/Culture chan- Numerous police sources as well as this newspaper believe that and share personal video messages nels that viewers can easily select the “top lid” of this police administration is going to be blown off if (vms) and view short form video to follow in the channels section of and when this rediscovered, recreated and resurfaced murder investi- entertainment on mobile devices. the 5iveSpot app. gation gets underway by anyone other than the local police depart- 5iveSpot’s mobile network is dedi- Co-founder, Dwayne Tasker, ment. cated to providing a social and en- comments, “Our vision for When the facts and circumstances of this case, and the blatant, tertainment connection for the Af- 5iveSpot is to provide a simple, corrupted actions of the police administration and leadership is re- ricanAmerican mobile community. personal and technologically ad- vealed, this community will sleep a little better and feel a little safer. According to the “Nielsen State of vanced tool to create and share This type of activity by the powers that be – corruption and target- the African-American Consumer” video messages and cool life mo- ing of individuals, including the taking of one’s life for whatever rea- study done in 2012,AfricanAmeri- ments with family and friends. To son – can happen to anyone for any reason, and far too often does. cans are a tech savvy group where deliver relevant and entertaining “The individuals responsible for this ‘horrific coverup’ need to be over 54 percent of all people own a digital platform that provides video video content that represents the lat- prosecuted to the full extent of the law, regardless of who is involved,” smartphone. touch points for this socially en- est and greatest in black entertain- one source who asked to remain anonymous told the Las Vegas Tri- This speaks to a hyper-con- gaged and connected audience.” ment and culture.” The 5iveSpot bune. The coverup is always worse than the actual illegal action, ex- nected and socially progressive 5iveSpot is a one-stop social app makes it easy to join, create and cept when you are indirectly or directly involved in a coverup of the smartphone user base which ex- network where users can create, share a video message spot (vms) loss and devaluing of a single human life, which is what may be en- ceeds 22 million people and grow- send and receive sms text, photo or or a favorite 5iveSpot video using countered here. ing. 5iveSpot, Co-Founder, D video messages up to 5 minutes. your smartphone contact list, sms The Tribune will keep a close eye on what transpires next to see if Daudi Cole, Jr., comments, “The Members can also enjoy a free sub- text or by posting your favorite vid- the police department administration is going to be up to their old African-American community le- scription to the very latest and great- eos on Facebook and Twitter. tricks of threatening the witnesses to remain silent in this horrific verages the power of mobile to di- est in bite sized video entertainment The free app is available for coverup exposure. gest, interact and communicate and from the 5iveSpot network of chan- download via iTunes App Store at: our mission and charter is to offer a nels. 5iveSpot airs daily video con- https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ tent chosen from a vast community 5ivespot/id570644341?mt=8 and Family Court of broadcasters, contributor sites, Google Play at: https:// (Continued from Page 1) non-profits, etc. – are just upping An actual criminal has more of bloggers and industry taste makers. play.google.com/store/apps/ the system. There is more of a fi- the ante on the transference of mon- a chance of getting justice then an The 5iveSpot network of entertain- details?id=ironroad.five_spot nancial incentive to adopt them out ies into the system and this may be innocent legitimate family unit. to strangers then to family mem- exactly what transpired in the kid- Every family is at risk of the State bers. And we believe Baby Jones napping of Baby Jones. taking their child(ren) for no other fell into that “system.” Earlier we We are going to question the reason than that they just can. Fami- explained that the State is entitled measures they use to assist in ille- lies take a risk of having their child to $6,000 to $12,000 per child per gal “evidence,” the falsification of kidnapped if they deliver in a hos- month for each child in the system, documents, anonymous hotlines, pital. Families take a risk of having and that figure probably does not horrific and shocking tricks used to their children kidnapped if they reflect other hidden monies like kidnap children from unsuspecting send them to public school. Fami- Medicare, Mental Health, Non- families, and accusations of “ne- lies take a risk of having their chil- Profits, Adoption Subsidies, etc. If glect” or possible future “neglect” dren kidnapped if they seek mental children are removed on an that is used to remove children. We health assistance. Families take a “EMERGENCY REMOVAL,” did a random call and asked if a risk of having their children kid- there are even extra federal mon- child can be removed if the floor napped if they themselves have a ies. Is there any wonder why Baby needs sweeping. We were told disability – not to mention if they Jones is still in this system? “yes.” If this doesn’t scare you, I’ll are poor, uneducated and do not We did report that the Jones confess it scares me! What house- speak English. Family is quite capable of raising hold with children has a spotless The Las VegasTribune will con- Baby Jones without any taxpayer floor? At some time, something is tinue this assault until we see a re- dollars for assistance. That is what going to fall on it, spill, whatever, unification of Baby Jones with his makes this case even more difficult and if it is at the time when your mother, Tonia. We may just have to to explain. Why isn’t Baby Jones door bell rings, and Child Protec- make it our goal to take back one home with his mom and biological tive Services are there for a quick child at a time until this agony – family? It’s a puzzle, but we are look, you could lose your inflicted on families from the sys- going to continue trying to put the child(ren)! tem – ends. pieces together until Baby Jones comes home! We are going to fo- cus on the stats, money flow and the absolute glaring financial incen- tives states receive to feed their budgets with massive TITLE IV funding surrounding the “child wel- fare” industry. We find it very suspicious that the money flowing to those who assist the child welfare industry – such as hospitals, public schools, mental health, contract attorneys,

Open 24/7 702-369-6736 Licensed, Bonded, Insured • NV #758973 Page 4 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 March 27-April 2, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 5 Guncontrol:Publicsupportiswaning,pollfinds Departing Superintendent Face the Tribune Lineup Even as Congress prepares to vote on gun control legislation, public support for stricter gun Suzette La Grange DwightJones“ReadyByExit” Even though it is not con- firmed due to scheduling con- laws has fallen from 57 percent after the Newtown massacre to 47 percent in a new poll. flicts, our guest on Thursday, even By Ken Small devised CCSD statistical analysis if it is only for a very short time, By Mark Guarino to the floor and it dies there,” Sena- Las Vegas Tribune claiming increased success in re- will be City Council candidate for Christian science Monitor tor Reid said. By his estimation, the Friday, March 22, 2013, was the ducing dropout rates. Ward 6, Suzette La Grange, who As Congress prepares to vote on legislation had support from fewer last day of the Clark County School Jones instituted a new CCSD has served a Cease and Desist a comprehensive gun control bill than 40 senators. At least 60 votes District’s latest new Superinten- overhead position of Deputy Super- notice to incumbent City Coun- next month, a poll released Tues- are needed for passage. dent, Dwight Jones. Jones, who was intendent in order to delegate a full cilman in Ward 6, Steve Ross, for day shows that public support is President Obama is calling for a hired in 2010 on a four-year con- time position of Jones’ former du- lying about her in a last-minute waning for restrictions on gun own- vote on the ban as a symbolic mea- tract, will return to the house that ties to that employee. Jones was campaign smear, such as is usu- ership. sure. White House Deputy Press he owns in Colorado while helping then able to spearhead a campaign ally done by candidates that are According to a CBS News poll, Secretary Josh Earnest told report- his ill mother who lives in Texas. where Jones personally went SUZETTE LA GRANGE running scared. less than half the public (47 percent) ers Tuesday it “will be a question Jones leaves amidst much specula- (sometimes with the press) to the Ms. La Grange has already made other commitments, but told Face now supports stricter gun control for all 100 members of the Senate tion about the reasons for his de- homes of students who were drop- The Tribune that she will make an effort to spend a few minutes on laws, compared with 57 percent in to ask themselves about whether or parture, including his reporting a ping out. As CCSD’s public rela- the air to talk about the sad campaign incident. late December following the mass not they think that voting for and family health issue to the school tions “Truant Officer,” Jones was La Grange has previously been a guest on Face The Tribune and is shooting at an elementary school in supporting an assault weapons ban board as an excuse for departing on able to get some students to stay the the radio station’s favorite candidate for the Ward 6 seat. Newtown, Conn. would actually do something to re- two weeks’ notice when his contract course until the end of their 12th The Las Vegas Tribune newspaper’s owner and operator of the ra- Those who say they want less duce gun violence in communities required 90 days notice. grade year. After seeing the CCSD/ dio station that airs the show www.radiotribune.com, does not en- strict gun regulation (10 percent) all across the country... We’re go- Since his arrival in Clark DWIGHT JONES Jones grading system, the Nevada dorse candidates in the city’s primary election, but everyone in the has hardly wavered in that time pe- ing to have that debate.” County, Jones has been widely sup- tem in order to implement another State Board of Education began newsroom and the editorial department, as well as the staff, is pulling riod, although those who want cur- The current gun control legisla- ported by the liberal press. The con- that would be more favorable to working on an overriding system of for her, and most likely she will be the endorsee in the general elec- rent gun laws kept as they are has tion will include a proposal for uni- servative press has either given him Nevada and CCSD. The so-called evaluation. Reevaluation of tion in June. The time of her appearance on the show was not known increased four percentage points, versal background checks and pro- support or silence while they al- “Innovative School Performance CCSD’s statistics by the state sys- at press time. from 30 to 34 percent. The poll of visions to eliminate straw purchases lowed him to establish a record of Framework Model” was developed tem is expected to unearth the re- * * * * * 1,181 adults across the country was of guns. The vote could come as achievement (or not). While the using a specially selected contrac- alities of the “Improvement” in- conducted March 20-24 and has a early as April 8 when the Senate Dr. George Ritter term of his two years, starting and tor. The CCSD school Board voted cluding high school students getting On Friday, the guest on Face sampling error of plus or minus returns to session. ending in the middle of the school to award a $750,000.00 contract to more “Certificates of Attendance” Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D) of Nevada addresses reporters at a news conference on Capitol Hill The Tribune radio show is none three percentage points. Perhaps serving as an indicator years, is too short in the scheme of a former Jones subordinate em- due to staying the course in this low in Washington, March 14. Senator Reid has said he removed an assault weapons ban from a wider gun bill other than Dr. George Ritter, The Newtown massacre, which for how the Senate will vote, the a K–12 education to call it an ab- ployee from Colorado whom Jones economy. Unfortunately, the in- because he determined it would not garner the votes needed to pass restrictions. President of the Chiropractic As- left 20 children and six adults dead, current CBS poll shows that well ject failure or even to establish a recommended to CCSD. Innova- crease of attendance to the end is ignited a national debate over because he determined it would not over half of Democrats (66 percent) sociation of Nevada and Secretary trend line, the public is left with tions of the new grading system in- not commonly expected to improve of the Nevada State Chiropractic harsher restrictions on guns, par- garner the votes needed to pass. favor stricter gun control laws, some legacy from his administra- cluded a heavy emphasis on any- the all-important graduation rate Murder Case ticularly assault weapons. However “I’m not going to try to put joined by only one-third of Repub- Association and owner/operator (Continued from Page 1) tion. thing but student performance in significantly. of the Santa Paula Chiropractic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid something on the floor that won’t licans (29 percent) and 43 percent During Jones’ administration, comparison to national norms for After serving two years of his sociates and witnesses that helped with, or had knowledge of, the (D) of Nevada announced this succeed. I want something that will of independents. In February, 78 Center. He has been in business Alamo murder case and the Narcotics Section involvement, Martines while local businesses attempted to their grade level. Jones spearheaded four-year contract term, Jones gave at the same location for more than month he was excluding an assault succeed. The worst thing in the percent of Democrats supported reduce their overhead to remain in this general lowering of expecta- notice to the school board indicat- feels he can go forward. Such witnesses include: weapons ban from a wider gun bill world would be to bring something harsher gun laws. 33 years. Former Lt. John Alamshaw, former Sgt. Al Cervantes, former Lt. existence, the School Board had tions and a public relations cam- ing that he had to attend to his sick Dr. George Ritter specializes in Ted Snodgrass, former Lt. Lew Roberts, Sgt. James (Tom) Melton, implemented decisions that caused paign to raise taxes beginning mother. deep therapeutic nerve therapy DR. GEORGE RITTER Lt. Clinton Nichols, Cpt. Patrick Neville, former Asst. Sheriff An- New Mobile Social Video Network the school district’s overhead to go around July 2012. This resulted in School Board President Carolyn massage. The office uses the Soft Laser 632 to help heal various areas thony Lozich, Asst. Sheriff Theodore Moody, former Asst. Sheriff up. Just prior to his arrival, it be- the voters overwhelming rejection Edwards immediately discussed of the body. Thermal Ultra Sound is used, along with the massage, to Raymond Flynn, Undersheriff James Dixon, Deputy Chief James came commonly accepted that Ne- of CCSD’s latest tax increase re- increasing the $358,000 prepare patients for their chiropractic adjustment. Owens, Sheriff Douglas Gillespie, former Sheriff Bill Young, former fortheAfrican-AmericanAudience vada is ranked last in the nation due quest during the November 2012 superintendent’s annual compensa- Santa Paula Chiropractic Center now has Turbo Sonic! This is a Asst. Sheriff Michael McClary, former Undersheriff Rod Jett, former to the Clark County School Dis- election. tion package for Jones’ replacement new Whole Body Vibration platform that treats every fiber of your Deputy Chief Dennis Cobb, Asst. Sheriff of Lincoln County Gary 5iveSpot Delivers Social Video Messaging and Urban tricts (CCSD) failing performance Further accepting the concept of and the board appointed long-term being. Davis, Lincoln County DA, Special Agent Lawrence Wenco, Special and the fact that the majority of reduced expectations, a hallmark of CCSD employee, Pat Skorkowsky, Tune in at noon on Friday and learn the inside story of Chiroprac- Agent Richard Beasley, Special Agent Doug Fantauzzi, former Cor- Entertainment Network for mobile smartphone community Nevada students attend CCSD. the Jones legacy, was the new as the interim Superintendent. The tic and how it can be important in our lives. rections Officer Gregory Naglich, Corrections Officer Kevin Strobeck, Special to the Las Vegas Tribune ment channels include Music (Hip- During Jones’ administration this CCSD slogan “Ready by Exit.” Board is expected to hire a search P.S. Dr. Ritter is also a great musician and president of the FIORE and about fifteen various other Detectives in the LVMPD Robbery/ Introducing 5iveSpot, a mobile Hop and Soul), Entertainment, led to CCSD accepting the fact that Graduation rates at Clark County firm for over $50,000 and take Club. Homicide Bureau. social network where users create Sports and Lifestyle/Culture chan- it and its schools were failing the High Schools are below 50 percent months or years to hire a permanent * * * * * Numerous police sources as well as this newspaper believe that and share personal video messages nels that viewers can easily select “No Child Left Behind” federal and remain so. Jones’ “Ready by replacement. Business as usual con- Ramon Savoy guidelines so badly that Nevada, led Exit” slogan led public perception tinues at the school district without the “top lid” of this police administration is going to be blown off if (vms) and view short form video to follow in the channels section of Monday, April 1, the guest on by CCSD, must ask the feds to re- away from “Ready to Graduate” Dwight Jones who was apparently and when this rediscovered, recreated and resurfaced murder investi- entertainment on mobile devices. the 5iveSpot app. Face The Tribune will be Ramon move them from that ranking sys- and worked well with the newly “Ready to Exit.” gation gets underway by anyone other than the local police depart- 5iveSpot’s mobile network is dedi- Co-founder, Dwayne Tasker, Savoy, publisher/editor of the Las ment. cated to providing a social and en- comments, “Our vision for Vegas Sentinel Voice, who is a When the facts and circumstances of this case, and the blatant, tertainment connection for the Af- 5iveSpot is to provide a simple, community icon that has been corrupted actions of the police administration and leadership is re- ricanAmerican mobile community. personal and technologically ad- publishing the newspaper for 20 vealed, this community will sleep a little better and feel a little safer. According to the “Nielsen State of vanced tool to create and share years and has his own radio show This type of activity by the powers that be – corruption and target- the African-American Consumer” video messages and cool life mo- on a local radio station. ing of individuals, including the taking of one’s life for whatever rea- study done in 2012,AfricanAmeri- ments with family and friends. To Ramon Savoy has been pub- son – can happen to anyone for any reason, and far too often does. cans are a tech savvy group where deliver relevant and entertaining lishing the Las Vegas Sentinel “The individuals responsible for this ‘horrific coverup’ need to be over 54 percent of all people own a digital platform that provides video video content that represents the lat- Voice since he purchased the prosecuted to the full extent of the law, regardless of who is involved,” smartphone. touch points for this socially en- est and greatest in black entertain- weekly newspaper from the one source who asked to remain anonymous told the Las Vegas Tri- This speaks to a hyper-con- gaged and connected audience.” ment and culture.” The 5iveSpot RAMON SAVOY Brown family, the previous own- bune. The coverup is always worse than the actual illegal action, ex- nected and socially progressive 5iveSpot is a one-stop social app makes it easy to join, create and ers, 20 years ago, and has been in the same location at 900 East Charles- cept when you are indirectly or directly involved in a coverup of the smartphone user base which ex- network where users can create, share a video message spot (vms) ton, Las Vegas, since then. loss and devaluing of a single human life, which is what may be en- ceeds 22 million people and grow- send and receive sms text, photo or or a favorite 5iveSpot video using Savoy may discuss the old days in Las Vegas, the minority pub- countered here. ing. 5iveSpot, Co-Founder, D video messages up to 5 minutes. your smartphone contact list, sms lishing business and how politics has changed the Black community. The Tribune will keep a close eye on what transpires next to see if Daudi Cole, Jr., comments, “The Members can also enjoy a free sub- text or by posting your favorite vid- Savoy produces his own radio show, Black Power, that airs on the police department administration is going to be up to their old African-American community le- scription to the very latest and great- eos on Facebook and Twitter. KCEP 88.1 (also known as Power 88) on Fridays at 9 a.m., the day tricks of threatening the witnesses to remain silent in this horrific verages the power of mobile to di- est in bite sized video entertainment The free app is available for after the Las Vegas Sentinel is on the newsstands. His show is built coverup exposure. gest, interact and communicate and from the 5iveSpot network of chan- download via iTunes App Store at: around the seven principles of Kwanzaa. our mission and charter is to offer a nels. 5iveSpot airs daily video con- https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/ * * * * * tent chosen from a vast community 5ivespot/id570644341?mt=8 and VIOLENCE AT YCS HEADQUARTERS The show airs daily on www.radiotribune.com at noon and is hosted Family Court of broadcasters, contributor sites, Google Play at: https:// Adriver employed by Yellow Checker Star Trans- drivers have been picketing in an orderly manner by Las Vegas Tribune Founder and Editor in Chief, Rolando Larraz. (Continued from Page 1) non-profits, etc. – are just upping An actual criminal has more of bloggers and industry taste makers. play.google.com/store/apps/ portation (YCS) in Las Vegas who crossed the picket since we went on strike on March 3, but have been the system. There is more of a fi- the ante on the transference of mon- a chance of getting justice then an The 5iveSpot network of entertain- details?id=ironroad.five_spot line assaulted a striking driver outside YCS head- subjected to both a pepper spray attack by a driver nancial incentive to adopt them out ies into the system and this may be innocent legitimate family unit. quarters today, and was issued a citation for battery. who crossed the picket line and now, by this act of to strangers then to family mem- exactly what transpired in the kid- Every family is at risk of the State According to many witnesses, the driver, Noel violence,” said ITPEU/OPEIU Local 4873 President bers. And we believe Baby Jones napping of Baby Jones. taking their child(ren) for no other Cassanova, walked from theYCS parking lot, crossed Dennis R. Arrington. “We demand that YCS take fell into that “system.” Earlier we We are going to question the reason than that they just can. Fami- the street and punched Rolando Bautista in the face control of the drivers who cross the picket line and explained that the State is entitled measures they use to assist in ille- lies take a risk of having their child as he lawfully walked the picket line. “The striking ensure that this behavior be stopped immediately.” to $6,000 to $12,000 per child per gal “evidence,” the falsification of kidnapped if they deliver in a hos- month for each child in the system, documents, anonymous hotlines, pital. Families take a risk of having and that figure probably does not horrific and shocking tricks used to their children kidnapped if they Why Wireless Shouldn’t Mean “Cut the Cord” reflect other hidden monies like kidnap children from unsuspecting send them to public school. Fami- Medicare, Mental Health, Non- families, and accusations of “ne- lies take a risk of having their chil- Land Lines—Endangered Phone Species? Profits, Adoption Subsidies, etc. If glect” or possible future “neglect” dren kidnapped if they seek mental By Mark Scheerer Ana Montes with The Utility a real mess,” Montes warned. children are removed on an that is used to remove children. We health assistance. Families take a Millions of consumers have can- Reform Network pointed out that Montes said she is concerned “EMERGENCY REMOVAL,” did a random call and asked if a risk of having their children kid- celled their old land-line telephone new phones based on Internet-pro- that some seniors are being urged there are even extra federal mon- child can be removed if the floor napped if they themselves have a service and replaced it with wire- tocol (IP) can lose their battery to “upgrade” to new Internet-based ies. Is there any wonder why Baby needs sweeping. We were told disability – not to mention if they less phones. However, many se- charge in an emergency-related telephone services when their land Jones is still in this system? “yes.” If this doesn’t scare you, I’ll are poor, uneducated and do not niors and people who live in rural power outage. line is fine. We did report that the Jones confess it scares me! What house- speak English. areas still depend on land lines, and “In many instances when there “It’s being sold as, ‘This is old Family is quite capable of raising hold with children has a spotless The Las VegasTribune will con- consumer watchdogs are making have been emergencies, people technology; it’s not useful technol- Baby Jones without any taxpayer floor? At some time, something is tinue this assault until we see a re- sure they don’t lose them. Those have relied upon pay phones, ogy; nobody is using that technol- dollars for assistance. That is what going to fall on it, spill, whatever, unification of Baby Jones with his who prefer a land line to a wireless people have relied on land-line tele- ogy anymore,’” she charged. “That makes this case even more difficult and if it is at the time when your mother, Tonia. We may just have to phone because of potentially haz- phone service, and if we were to is not really accurate. There’s still to explain. Why isn’t Baby Jones door bell rings, and Child Protec- make it our goal to take back one ardous health effects, which are still switch over to an entirely IP-based a reliance by a lot of different folks home with his mom and biological tive Services are there for a quick child at a time until this agony – being debated, can take heart, too. network, we could end up being in on the older technology.” family? It’s a puzzle, but we are look, you could lose your inflicted on families from the sys- Olivia Wein with the National going to continue trying to put the child(ren)! tem – ends. Consumer Law Center said land- pieces together until Baby Jones line phones will not disappear over- comes home! We are going to fo- night. cus on the stats, money flow and “Over half of residential custom- the absolute glaring financial incen- ers still have land line and wire- tives states receive to feed their less,” she pointed out. budgets with massive TITLE IV However, Wein said, much of funding surrounding the “child wel- the copper-wire pathway that phone fare” industry. calls travel from one land-line tele- We find it very suspicious that phone to another is being replaced the money flowing to those who by Internet-based digital transmis- assist the child welfare industry – sion, and telecom companies may such as hospitals, public schools, benefit. They are trying to convince mental health, contract attorneys, regulators that these digital calls have transformed into an “informa- tion service,” with much less gov- ernment regulation than traditional Open 24/7 telephone service. Consumer groups have warned that this could 702-369-6736 result in higher prices and almost no monitoring or enforcement Licensed, Bonded, Insured • NV #758973 against rip-offs. Page 6 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 Fox News reporter subpoenaed TEEN TOPICS inColoradoJamesHolmescase Lending a Helping Hand By Lilly Chapa sues when Winter goes to Colorado. By Ariana Grabowski Special to the Las Vegas Tribune Under New York criminal law, a Las Vegas Tribune A New York judge has signed a person in another state – in this case, It is not a secret that some adults subpoena requiring a Fox News re- Colorado – can ask a New York look at all teenagers as delinquent porter to testify in Colorado about judge to compel a New York citi- children. Why not prove them who gave her confidential informa- zen to appear in that state’s court, wrong? Teenagers don’t always re- tion about a notebook James provided the citizen’s testimony is alize this, but we have more power Holmes sent to his psychiatrist days “material and necessary” and testi- to do good than we think. It is im- before he allegedly opened fire on fying will not cause the citizen un- portant that teens step up and give a a crowded movie theater last July, due hardship. lending hand back to the community killing 12 people. “Even if Jana Winter were a not only to help our adolescent repu- New York County Criminal material and necessary witness – tation, but also to get the rewarding Court Justice Larry Stephen also which she isn’t – but even if she feeling of helping a cause. We can sealed all records of last Thursday’s JANA WINTER were, we argued that New York change the world through raising ARIANA GRABOWSKI hearing after Jana Winter’s lawyer testimony about a collateral issue public policy, protecting journalists awareness, service, advocacy, and philanthropy. requested that the reporter’s home in a case is very troubling,” she said. from disclosing confidential Raise awareness for an issue we have in the world. You can par- address be redacted from the files. Soon after the notebook sur- sources, should take precedence ticipate in a walk for cancer, or bring knowledge to something going It’s not clear why Stephen sealed faced, Winter reported that it con- over this material witness statute,” on in your own school or community. For example, every year Spring all the records. Winter’s attorney, tained disturbing images and details Hanswirth said. Valley High School holds a “pink-out” football game to raise aware- Dori Hanswirth, said she would of how Holmes was going to kill Arshack said Stephen’s only ness for breast cancer, and donates proceeds from the game to a foun- appeal the subpoena and the seal- people. In her report, Winter cited duty was to address whether Win- dation that supports research for a cure. ing of the records. an unnamed law enforcement offi- ter is compelled to testify in Colo- Serve your community by actually going out and doing something. Under the subpoena, Winter — cial as her source. rado. Stephen did not need to ap- Not only does this immediately help your neighborhood, but also you who lives and works in New York But Sylvester had already placed ply New York shield law, Arshack can personally see the good you are doing put to action. Anything — will have to testify beforeArapa- a gag order on everyone involved said. from tutoring an underclassman in math, to serving food in a soup hoe County Judge William in the case. In a Dec. 10 hearing “Our effort in New York was kitchen can make a true impact on the lives around you. There are Sylvester about who told her about before Sylvester, 14 law enforce- only to seek to have a subpoena is- plenty of clubs at school that you can join to find safe volunteer op- the contents of Holmes’ notebook, ment officials denied leaking the sued for a witness to appear in an- portunities with your friends, such as Key Club or National Honor which was considered sealed evi- information to Winter. Holmes’ at- other state to give testimony,” Society. dence. torneys then said they would sub- Arshack said. “When that witness Advocate for something you believe in. Write a letter to the editor “Forcing a journalist to go [tes- poena Winter in New York and appears there, they have a right to of a newspaper, or present an idea to the principal of your school. tify] under these circumstances, bring her to Colorado to testify. raise any objections they may have Promote a concept or action that you want to be spread through the where the information sought is the “Judge Sylvester found that to giving that testimony.” world. Go beyond Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Refuse to use products, disclosure of confidential since it seemed impossible to find Hanswirth said they are planning such as Styrofoam, that harm the environment. Create or sign a peti- newsgathering information, is a who it was in Colorado that violated to appeal the subpoena and the seal- tion that urges companies and institutions to stop using products that manifest hardship on her,” his order and affected the ing of court records. Sylvester will harm the environment. Hanswirth said in an interview. “If defendant’s right to a fair trial in analyze Winter’s involvement in the Sometimes, the best way to fix a problem is to donate money. While she did disclose confidential Colorado, the only person to have case and determine which, if any, it is generous to donate your own savings, teens don’t always have sources, her career could be de- that information was the person to shield law to apply. plenty of spare change to give away. Don’t give up; some other ways stroyed.” whom those sealed materials were New York’s shield law is one of to contribute are to host a carwash or bake sale with all proceeds go- “This whole proceeding repre- leaked,” said Daniel Arshack, one the strongest in the nation and pro- ing to that charity. Giving back can be fun, too! sents an enormous issue of great im- of Holmes’ attorneys. vides absolute privilege to all con- You can find a list of “100 Ways to Get UR Good On” online at portance to the news media. The Hanswirth said Stephen dis- fidential information, including www.geturgoodon.org to get more ideas, big and small, to do some- idea that a criminal defendant missed all the concerns she raised sources, a reporter receives. thing great. Go on today and help make the world a better place. As could, with so little evidence, be at Thursday’s hearing.According to Colorado’s shield law only allows Winston Churchill said, “We make a living by what we get, but we able to compel a crime reporter to Hanswirth, Stephen said it will be a qualified privilege to confidential make a life by what we give.” travel to another state to provide Sylvester’s duty to address those is- information. Photographersassociations admonish Biden’s office for ordering deletion of photos By Nicole Lozare Special to the Las Vegas Tribune Despite the prompt apology is- sued by the Vice President’s press office to the University of Maryland journalism school for deleting the photographs of a journalism student covering an event with Joe Biden earlier this week, the White House News Photographers Association fired off an admonishing letter to the press office and sought a meet- ing to ensure that it does “not ever happen again.” “While we commend your office JOE BIDEN for immediately apologizing to the reporter... we do not believe that such a blatant violation of free press/speech rights protected under the First Amendment should pass without comment,” wrote Ronald Sachs, who heads the photographers association. The letter was also written on be- half of the National Press Photographers Association and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. On Wednesday, Capital News Service reporter Jeremy Barr — wear- ing his congressional press credential — was covering Biden’s announce- ment of a new domestic violence initiative in Rockville, Md., when a staffer directed him to a non-press area. After the event, another staffer questioned Barr and demanded to see his camera. The staffer said Barr’s location gave him an “unfair advantage” over other journalists covering the event and forced the journalism student to delete the photographs in front of her. The staffer also asked Barr to show her his iPhone to make sure he did not take photographs on it. Barr was then detained by the staffer for about 10 minutes while she contacted her supervisor before finally permitting Barr to leave, according to Capital News Service, which is run by the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journal- ism. Lucy A. Dalglish, the college’s dean, filed a formal complaint with the Vice President’s press office immediately and said the staff member vio- lated the Privacy Protection Act. (Dalglish is a former executive director of the Reporters Committee.) “This statute makes clear that it is the policy of the U.S. government to provide special protections for the press against searches and seizures by law enforcement and other government officials... Rockville is not a third- world country where police-state style media censorship is expected. I request an immediate apology to our reporter, Jeremy Barr, and to the editors and staff of Capital News Service. I also request that your staff be trained in basic First Amendment rights of citizens and media to ensure such tactics are not employed in the future,” Dalglish wrote. Biden spokeswoman Kendra Barkoff told The Washington Post that she immediately apologized to Dalglish, the reporter involved and Capi- tal News Service and assured them it would never happen again. According to Barkoff, the staffer in question did not regularly interact with the press. She told The Post “somebody really screwed up.” Barkoff could not be immediately reached for comment regarding the White House News Photographers Association’s request for a meeting. March 27-April 2, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 7 EDITORIALS A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. — Thomas Jefferson Our Point of View Visitors and Tourists Ask: Should We Support the Unions? Presently, there are two different labor unions in dispute with two different establishments that are directly affecting the state of our economy and making our main industry – the visitor and tourist industry – uncomfortable when debating if they should cross the picket lines or support their demands. One union, the taxi drivers’ union ITPEU AFL-CIO Local 4873, is rightfully fighting for a fair outcome against unfair la- bor practices by three powerful taxi companies with friends in the right places; and in Nevada, having friends “in the right places” can meant a lot more than just having high-priced legal representation or even more than being right. The ITPEU AFL-CIO Local 4873’s fight against YCS taxi companies, owned by the same powerful group of business- men, including the same attorneys that are directing the nego- tiations, is like their being David against Goliath; and yet all RememberingJessieFosteronthe they are asking for is fair treatment and to be recognized as human beings doing a job that makes the company a ton of money. anniversaryofherdisappearance Yes, it is understandable that businesses are supposed to make By Perly Viasmensky he didn’t have a recognized place of employment in money for the owners and investors who put their money up March 29 marks the seventh anniversary of the dis- Las Vegas. with the intention of making a profit; but that profit can be a appearance of Jessica Edith Louise Foster, better Jessie kept constant telephone communication with tiny bit less in order to give those who are bringing in the money known to her family and friends as “Jessie.” her mother and sisters. Little did her family know that just a little more to help make their life slightly more enjoyable Jessie, a beautiful girl with blonde hair and hazel she was forced into prostitution by Peter Todd and ar- or even make paying their bills more doable. eyes from Kamloops, British Columbia, was just 21 rested a couple of times by Las Vegas Police and hos- when she disappeared from North Las Vegas without pitalized once for a broken jaw after a brutal beating Then, the Culinary Union Local 226 that shows nothing but a trace. She is a suspected sex-trafficking victim. by this man. greed and uses its membership for its own political games is Jessie met Donald Vaz in Calgary while she was Her last contact with her mother was on March 24, also out there manipulating those who for one reason or another still in high school. In the spring of 2005, he invited 2006, in a telephone conversation in which she dis- have to deal with them. Their reason for the Culinary Union to her to go on a trip to Florida. That trip to Ft. Lauder- cussed returning home to Canada for a visit. On March call for a strike is not for the best interests of the members and dale and Key West, with boating and para-sailing on 28, 2006, Jessie spoke to her sister Crystal making the community; they just want to show that they still have the the Atlantic Ocean, was of course impressive to the plans for them to meet in Kamloops so they could drive power they used to have and are looking for the respect from young, naive girl. Little did she know that Vaz was together to Calgary for their stepsister’s wedding re- the community they used to enjoy – nothing else. preparing her for a quickly-approaching future of pros- ception onApril 29. She never made the trip. That was We know for a fact that the employees in most places that are titution. Vaz introduced Jessie to the glamour of places the last time anyone in the family spoke to Jessie. non-union get the same if not better benefits than union houses, like Manhattan, New York and Atlantic City, New Jer- When Jessie’s mother contacted Peter Todd, he told sey. her that Jessie had left him, taking all her belongings but Culinary keeps trying to force the non-union house to join Jessie was recruited in Calgary to work in Las Ve- except her hair dryer and make-up. This puzzled their forces so they can brag that they have the control of the gas in May 2005 by a woman from Merced, Califor- Jessie’s mother, Glendene, since she knew at the time Las Vegas labor force when it is not true at all. nia, Yvonne “Angel” Hubrechtsen and introduced to a and still does that the last thing Jessie would leave The demonstration last week in front of the Cosmopolitan man of dubious reputation, Richard Barrington behind was her make-up. was not necessary and made our community look bad in front Walcott. As we have seen many times before, for a much of the tourists, visitors and gamers. While in Las Vegas she met Peter Bertrand Todd, a less significant crime police launch an investigation We believe that the community should support the taxi driv- man believed to be twice her age, and they became of the person in question; but as far as we could tell, ers’ strike by not riding in any Yellow Checker Star cabs, and engaged and were living together at 1009 Cornerstone Peter Bertrand Todd has never been investigated thor- show solidarity with the Cosmopolitan every time the Culinary Place in North Las Vegas, which, according to the oughly. Union Local 226 demonstrates in front of the place. Assessor’s Office, was under the name of Trish Van Without much to go on, detectives in Las Vegas Arnsdale (aka Sierra) and Peter Todd as joint tenants, fear that Jessie may have become victim of an inter- The local community should go out and support the Cosmo- husband and wife, the place where Jessie was seen or national human trafficking ring. politan by visiting the place and spending some money there; known to be living. Jessie, you might be missing, but you are never the employees should not have to pay the price for the greed of The man she moved in with not only resided in an forgotten. the union. expensive home, but drove a number of expensive cars. Perly Viasmensky is the General Manager of the According to Glendene Grant, Jessie’s mother, Jessie Las Vegas Tribune. She writes a weekly column in this County Commissioners told her family that Peter Todd was independently newspaper. To contact Perly Viasmensky, email her at wealthy, but police believe he was simply a pimp, since pviasmensky@lasvegas tribune.com. should be ashamed of ON A PERSONAL NOTE their actions A few years back several county commissioners were found If only there were such a guilty of many crimes; they all went to prison for no less than two years, but no one came forward asking to abolish the office thing as a Truth Detector of the county commissioners. Instead, they replaced the con- By Maramis any other kind of Truth), then one victs with a new set of elected officials, but no one dreamed It’s great that “ordinary” people need never be concerned about it fall- about abolishing the entire office. at home can get to see prosecutors ing apart. Truth does not suffer from The Clark County Sheriff has been the subject of several and defense attorneys in action these close examination. very serious and critical comments, both regarding his personal days. No matter how many lawyer- When I was a little girl and either life and as public office-holder, but none of the county com- type TV shows we may watch, my mother or father asked me if I had missioners has the courage to either attempt to abolish that of- there’s really no comparison to the done a certain thing that one of my fice, or even ask for the sheriff’s resignation. real thing during a real trial. Often sisters said I had done, they fully ex- The former Clark County District Attorney was accused of we are amazed at the difference be- pected me to say yes to match up with giving the appearance of unethical behavior on many occasions tween the two: one is scripted, of the accusation. In their minds, at that and was often criticized for giving the appearance of conflict of course, and only puts in the really time, that would have been the truth. important and/or interesting stuff, When I said no, they were very upset interest when his wife was working under him – as well as be- while the other reveals every unnec- and even wanted to punish me for ing criticized for his arrogant attitude – but no one at the county essary and/or boring word, question, MARAMIS CHOUFANI “lying.” What I always wondered commissioners had the vaguest intention of trying to abolish comment, and gesture along with the stuff that will about my parents was this: Did they want to continue that office or of requesting his resignation. eventually and hopefully lead to the rendering of an believing what they already believed, or did they want Taking away the office of the Las Vegas Township Constable appropriate and just verdict. to know the truth? looks like an immature personal vendetta that will most likely But we, the “ordinary” people who get to view all It seems that in a trial there are at least those two be retracted after the next election, when the present constable that reality from the perspective of one who is not per- sides of an accusation: 1.) Guilty of such and such, or runs for another office on the reputation of the family name sonally involved and who can watch the daily drama not guilty; or 2.) Guilty of such and such, or guilty – similarity. in the same way we might watch a lawyer-type TV BUT with extenuating circumstances that make it much show, can see the story/facts/details unfold in a way less than it appears. And people usually go into court It is time for the elected officials in this community to give that the defense attorney and prosecutor cannot. We, coming down on one side or the other. But I would ask the voters the respect they deserve and to stop insulting their the “ordinary” people, can see what did not need to be them, just I asked my parents in my mind: Do you intelligence with comments like, “I am doing it for the people,” brought up or out, what appeared to be ridiculous or want to continue believing what you believe now, or or “My only concern is the people of this community,” and all almost “anti” whatever point the one or the other was do you want to know the truth? such frivolous and insincere words that they are so accustomed trying to make; and most especially, what seemed to It’s actually pretty scary to think that one’s life might to reciting. be glossed over or ignored and yet appeared to be a hang on having the better lawyer rather than on get- Any office that is acquired by votes should be respected and very important point. But then, we are just the “ordi- ting to the truth. Of course, if one is actually guilty all be treated with the same respect that the voters themselves de- nary” people. the way around, one needs that really good lawyer to sire and deserve; that office should be off limits to any other Now I need to make a little disclaimer here. I used soften the jury’s verdict and the consequent penalty office-holders unless it’s election time and he/she is running to be married to a lawyer. I also have someone in the phase of the trial’s outcome. Usually, death as a pen- family who is very well-versed in the law, and although alty does not appeal to the convicted soul. for that office. he is not a lawyer, knows the law on many levels that But getting back to the Truth: How does one recog- We believe that what the county commissioners did with the even some lawyers don’t know. There is no doubt in nize it? Well, for starters, if one had a video of the office of the Constable is despicable; and it is shameful that my mind that facts can be twisted, suggestions can event, or a photograph, and it can be shown that they they did it claiming that it was to protect the citizens of this appear to be facts, innocence can be colored to look were not altered, that helps. If one had physical evi- community. like guilt, and guilt can be cleaned up to appear other dence that could ONLY have been found there (at the We have some friends in that county commission, but this than it is. But one thing I am absolutely sure of is this: scene of the crime) if the accused perpetrator had been time we believe they should be ashamed of themselves. IF one can really get to the Truth (not what one says is there, done that, that also helps (but we do know how the truth, but THE actual TRUTH – as if there were (See Maramis, Page 9) Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 VIEW POINTS Editors note: The views expressed are entirely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. Happy Birthday is a Battle Born Warm Gun and Hot Lead By Norman Jahn as Las Vegas Metro. I re- Included in the lyrics to call the department budget By Chuck Muth The Gun Store in Las Ve- the song “Battle Born” by was over $500 million per I’m not a big gun guy. gas. After signing all the The Killers are the words, year. That is a phenomenal I am, however, a big gun requisite parental permis- “When they knock you amount of money with rights guy. sion forms, Kristen and I down, you’re gonna get which to control the re- My personal experi- slapped on our ear muffs back on your feet (‘cause sources in whatever way ences with guns can be and safety goggles and you can’t stop now).” I’m the sheriff wants to control counted on two fingers... headed for the gun range. not always able to figure them. Once, some 20-plus For targets Kristen out the message that is be- Do you not think that he years ago, my wife and I chose a deranged clown, ing conveyed by popular can find a reason to termi- went skeet shooting in a zombie woman and a music or videos, but I do nate just about any em- Mesquite. She was pop- scarved terrorist. Her know that “Battle Born” is ployee? If this is true, then ping ‘em left and right; I weapons of choice were the state slogan for Ne- NORMAN JAHN he can also find a way to barely saw the darned two handguns, a Ruger vada. Some of us are still battling... take care of his friends – and he has. There things flying through the CHUCK MUTH and a Glock 19, and a Virtually everyone in the workplace is a long list of employees (many that were air. The second time was a couple years pink-handled (how cute!) AR-15. feels knocked down at some point. Getting formerly in SWAT) who have raised eye- ago when a friend took me to the Front Long story short:After a little first-timer knocked down could be caused by experi- brows when cases are discussed. Yes – cops Sight training facility outside Pahrump for apprehension and missing high on her first ences with customers or with co-workers. sit around and tell stories about how one a two-day defensive handgun course. two shots, Kristen settled into the experi- It might be most frequent when dealing officer got fired or demoted when another The course itself was intense and a little ence and, pun intended, had a blast. Turns with supervisors because they have the officer avoided discipline or only received intimidating for a “newbie.” What was not out she’s also a pretty darned good shot – power to knock us down. Power can be minimal discipline. When the ‘dots’ are intimidating, though, was walking among likely from the part-Sicilian blood on her used for good or for bad reasons. Many connected on these cases you can usually dozens of people, all of whom were pack- mother’s side. Yeah, I went there. employment complaints of discrimination see the connection to the sheriff or other ing heat on their hips. Never felt safer in After getting home, I wrote up the ex- or abuse involve a power relationship. high-ranking members of the LVMPD. my life. perience and posted it on my blog, includ- Many of these end up being resolved in This is where skepticism and morale prob- But while I may not be what is consid- ing a couple of photos. Shortly thereafter, court because lawsuits are filed. lems begin. There is a tremendous amount ered a gun enthusiast, I saw no reason not someone emailed me an article about a New How do we ‘get back on our feet’ when of inconsistency in how Metro deals with to take my first-born, Kristen, out to the Jersey man whose home was recently we have been knocked down? Is it espe- the conduct of employees. This was sup- gun range for her 13th birthday last week raided by government agents after some- cially hard to get back up when we are tar- posed to be resolved by the involvement and let her squeeze off a few rounds for one anonymously reported him to Child geted and wrongfully terminated? I’ve al- of Labor Relations and a Disciplinary the first time in her life. Protective Services for, get this, doing noth- ways assumed that the ‘system’ is profes- Matrix that was created to ensure some Not because I thought that someday she ing more than posting on Facebook a photo sional and those involved would tend to fairness at the same time that officers were might want to go elk hunting inAlaska with of his 11-year-old son holding a .22 rifle. remain objective and fair. I think most citi- being held accountable. It is called the Dis- Sarah Palin, but because someday she Hmm. Maybe fears that government zens feel that an InternalAffairs unit would ciplinary Decision Guide and (now de- might want to get a concealed-carry per- background checks will lead to government avoid being used to headhunt specific parted to Miami Labor Relations, Director mit to protect herself from anyone who gun registration as a precursor to govern- people. We probably assume that there are Mike Snyder supposedly created it). Bot- might wish to do her harm. You know, like ment gun confiscation aren’t so overblown checks and balances and due process to tom line: They do whatever they want to a rapist or a murderer... or the government. after all? Happy birthday, Kristen! protect employees and at least try to main- do! We get knocked down and some are Yeah, I went there. Chuck Muth is president of Citizen Out- tain a level playing field against the over- never able to get back on their feet! So we saddled up well after dawn (ap- reach, a non-profit public policy grassroots whelming power of an organization such (See Norman Jahn, Page 9) parently teenagers sleep in longer than pre- advocacy organization. He may be reached teens) and moseyed over to Bob Irwin’s at [email protected].

BEHIND THE MIKE The 68 Percent and Seeing And Peeing Why They Matter By Doug Dickerson tion lives by. These are the By Michael A. Aun he’s still alive and kick- The most pathetic per- bedrock principles that My dear Aunt Olga, ing, as the old saying son in the world is some- keep you grounded during who is well into her ninth goes. Insurance compa- one with sight, but has no times of prosperity, and decade here on earth, has an nies would go bankrupt vision. – Helen Keller stable in times of adver- interesting way of express- paying out annuity pay- Do you know and un- sity. They do not change ing her gratitude for all that ments to the Charlie derstand the vision of your with your circumstances life has bestowed upon her. Barcio’s of the world. organization? Better yet, but give you clarity when “If you’re seeing and Some states have ac- do you understand the role they do. peeing and you have your tually rewarded cente- you play in fulfilling that Brian Tracy said, “Just presence of mind, then you narians. I noted in several vision? If your answer was as your car runs more can’t ask for much more!” of the New Mexico no, you are not alone. In smoothly and requires less states Mizzz Olga (which is newspapers where my fact, sad to say, you are in energy to go faster and my favorite nickname for column is printed a story the majority. farther when the wheels her). about how New Recent research by Eu- DOUG DICKERSON are in perfect alignment, Centenarians are every- MICHAEL A. AUN Mexico’s centenarians ropean Leaders found that sixty eight per- you perform better when your thoughts, where today. There was a time when it was are celebrated from big birthday bashes to cent of employees questioned did not un- feelings, emotions, goals, and values are perceived to be a “big deal” for someone luncheons in their honor and more, a lot derstand their company’s vision. Which in balance.” When the vision of your orga- to cross the 100 year barrier. Not anymore. more. raises the question of why not? The report nization is built around shared values it I received dozens of newspapers and peri- In New Mexico, which calls itself the also revealed that only eighteen percent of makes going forward with clarity possible. odicals in the mail from cities across the Land of Enchantment, when a person hits respondents from the same survey viewed Vision clarifies your mission. Your mis- world who publishes my column and I’m the century mark they get a nice break from the company they worked for as a good sion helps you understand what business always amazed. Hardly a week goes by that the state’s Taxation and Revenue Depart- organization. you are really in. When 68 percent have no someone somewhere isn’t being celebrated ment. John Maxwell said, “People who under- idea what their company’s vision is, then it for their 100th birthday. “The filing requirement is still there, but stand how important their part is are moti- is only logical to conclude that they do not In Linsborg, Kansas they’re having a the effect is that they owe zero taxes,” said vated to persevere and work with excel- have a grasp of their mission either. How public birthday party for Herb Watts. In- Taxation and Revenue Secretary Demesia lence, even in the face of obstacles and effective do you think employees will be terestingly, Mr. Watts demanded that a post- Padilla. “Usually they will have their pen- problems.” He’s right. Yet the glaring mis- without this understanding? Consequently, script be added to the birthday invite in the sions, Social Security, investment income, take made by many in management is an how productive or profitable do you think Lindsborg News-Record: “NO GIFTS rental income,” Padilla said. “They do not expectation to “fall in line” without their that company will be? PLEASE.” I guess we spend the first half have to pay state taxes on any of it.” employees knowing where the line is go- Jack Welch said, “It goes without say- of our lives collecting things and the sec- Padilla admits she was surprised by the ing much less understanding it. This is not ing that no company, small or large, can ond half trying to get rid of them. At age number of people who actually qualify. “In a management problem; it is a leadership win over time without energized employ- 100, it’s time to be rid of all of the earthly 2011 we had a total of 78 tax returns from problem. ees who believe in the mission and under- treasures we’ve had bestowed on our lives. individuals over 100 years old; in the year Maxwell shares the example of what stand how to achieve it.” When the mis- My dear friend Charlie Barcio turns 110 2010 we had 102,” the cabinet secretary can happen when people understand their sion of your organization flows out of in March 2013. Charlie now lives in Cali- said. role and how they can make a difference. shared values then you are on the fast track fornia but we still remember him fondly in Today there are in excess of 300,000 During World War II in a parachute fac- to fulfilling your purpose. St. Cloud, Florida, where he and he wife centenarians worldwide. Surprisingly, that tory, workers made the parachutes by the Vision directs your priorities. The sign Dorie resided for so many years. Charlie is down by almost 100,000 from two years thousands. But it was a painfully tedious of a clear vision is that you are governed was still riding his tricycle up to 15 miles a prior. The United States has the most num- job. They spent long hours at a sewing by a shared set of values. When each per- day when he was well past age 100. ber of centenarians estimated at 72,000 machine stitching miles of plain white fab- son knows the mission and their role it He and his bride both volunteered at St. while Japan is second with a centenarian ric. Every morning workers were reminded builds a strong sense of purpose and des- Thomas Aquinas Parish in St. Cloud, population of about 30,000. However, it is that every stitch was a part of a lifesaving tiny. The establishment of these priorities Florida. I recall Monsignor Fabian Gimeno estimated that China will actually lead the operation. Their husbands, brothers, or does not make you immune from problems demanding that Charlie come down off a world population of centenarians by 2050 sons might wear the parachute they sewed or guarantee ideal opportunities; it simply steep ladder. He was only 98 at the time with over 450,000. that day. Those lives could not be saved helps you to look at them through the prism and he was trying to change a light bulb I learned about the oldest known worker without their efforts. The fact that the vi- of your values. that hovered scores of feet above the altar. in the United States from another one of sion was continually before them and they The 68 percent matter not because they Charlie has actually qualified for our Kansas publications. Loren Wade, born knew it would not be completed without exist. They matter because you now know “supercentarian” status because he’s at the in 1912, continues working some 30 hours them kept them going. it and inaction about vision is no longer an 110 year old mark. per week even at the age of 100. He walks In their international bestseller, Full option. Creating a shared vision empow- Before Charlie moved to California, he two or three miles a day during the five days Steam Ahead, Ken Blanchard and Jesse ers you to dream together, work together, called and asked me if I would do the eu- he’s on the clock at the Winfield Walmart Lyn Stoner define vision as “knowing who and succeed together. Define your values, logy at his funeral. “Charlie, there must be in Winfield, Kansas. you are, where you are going, and what embrace your mission, and live out your hundreds of Priests and colleagues who are I guess Mizzz Olga has it right... “see- will guide your journey.” And this is the priorities. Your vision is your blueprint to better qualified to do this than me. I’ll never ing, peeing and presence of mind”... what heartbeat of your organization and with- success. forget his response. “I’ve outlived them all; else do you need? out it you are drifting. Here are three guid- Doug Dickerson is a syndicated colum- I’m down to motivational speakers and Michael Aun is a syndicated columnist ing thoughts to help you understand vision nist. He writes a weekly column for this you’re the only one I know.” and writes a weekly column for this news- and why you can’t lead without it. newspaper. To contact Doug Dickerson, Charlie moved before I could fulfill my paper. To contact Michael Aun, email him Vision defines your values. Values are email him at ddickerson@ promise to eulogize him but at last check, at [email protected]. the guiding principles that your organiza- lasvegastribune.com. Page 8 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 March 27-April 2, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 9 Norman Jahn WHISPERED KNOWLEDGE (Continued from Page 8) see if this get worse. I got back to the sustained internal truthfulness One of those members of the full duty, took a week off, whie I finding from Jahn’s record. The LVMPD who was repeatedly was off 100 walked the Strip, and external truthfulness (non-termi- knocked down is Lt. Hans Walters. when I returned I put in my trans- nable) regarding his communica- Secrecy versus I doubt that the rest of his story will fer in and was deemed as running tion with his Captain and Lieuten- VIEW POINTS ever be told... at least not by the po- from the heat.” ant will remain. Transparency lice department and the media. You Here is another response I re- 2. The Adjudication of Com- Editors note: The views expressed are entirely those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Las Vegas Tribune. would think that we would want to ceived about the same matters. plaint will be revised accordingly. By Publius Aurelius know what caused him to take the Subject: RE: 2009 Shootings on Because Jahn would be resigning, Is the current President of the United States of America owned and lives of his family and himself. A the Las Vegas Strip the AOC would include language controlled by a secret society of which he has never been a member? to the effect, “Based upon the fore- neighbor reported hearing a male “From the dog house I’m now He stated something to the effect that we couldn’t trust anyone who going, you would have been disci- voice say, “I did not do this.” Will in, just advise the CCAC Captain.” has something to hide. His whole history, up until his election to the plined as set forth in the Disciplin- Happy Birthday is a we ever hear an explanation for And another... U. S. Senate, is a mystery. There is so much mystery surrounding ary Decision Guide. However, you these things? On 9/21/10, I wrote to Lt. Obama that it has been suggested he is nothing but a hologram. Battle Born Here are some facts: Lt. Hans Walters, “And I’m sure a lot of his retired on [DATE].” There would It seems that the secrets of the Obama administration outweigh the ‘retaliation’ can be tied to me be no level of discipline on theAOC Warm Gun and Hot Lead By Norman Jahn as Las Vegas Metro. I re- Walters was harassed by Cpt. secrets of Bush I, Clinton, and Bush II combined. Charles Hank and Cpt. Todd through you... the Contact Reports and it would just be placed in his Included in the lyrics to call the department budget Be that as it may. Secret societies have been in existence since Fasulo. I’m not sure what was go- that you wrote before he placed me file, along with the other 40 hour By Chuck Muth The Gun Store in Las Ve- the song “Battle Born” by was over $500 million per existence. That is a fact of life and we must live with it, if we are to ing on when he worked for Cpt. under investigation, the positive insubordination AOC. I’m not a big gun guy. gas. After signing all the The Killers are the words, year. That is a phenomenal live. The whispered secrets of little girls have been used to gain the Matt McCarthy during his last days. performance evaluation, and all the 3. Jahn will submit a back-dated/ I am, however, a big gun requisite parental permis- “When they knock you amount of money with interest of little boys, and has been part of every culture in the history We worked together and enthusias- other support you have given to me retroactive letter of resignation for rights guy. sion forms, Kristen and I down, you’re gonna get which to control the re- of man. Priests and other “men of the cloth” used the secrets of the tically tried our best to deal with the as my DIRECT SUPERVISOR!!!” November 17, 2011 which will go My personal experi- slapped on our ear muffs back on your feet (‘cause sources in whatever way Holy Bible to keep mankind in chains by the mysteries only they Las Vegas Strip and to deal with the He responded “I agree.” in his personnel file. ences with guns can be and safety goggles and you can’t stop now).” I’m the sheriff wants to control could unravel. Secrets indicate some dishonesty: a little or truckloads high level of crime. In spite of the And yet another on 3/20/11... 4. Jahn agrees to never apply for counted on two fingers... headed for the gun range. not always able to figure them. of volumes, dishonesty is always involved. The dishonesty of Santa interference of others... (namely, Lt. I updated him about the arrest of any position within LVMPD. Once, some 20-plus For targets Kristen out the message that is be- Do you not think that he Claus and the Easter Bunny may not be evil, but both bring about Karen Hughes in the Vice unit) we prostitutes who had stolen nearly 5. Jahn will cease any and all years ago, my wife and I chose a deranged clown, ing conveyed by popular can find a reason to termi- were effective and we CARED! $30,000 in valuables in two differ- contact via any means with mem- disappointment at some point. Secrets are not good. went skeet shooting in a zombie woman and a music or videos, but I do nate just about any em- I’ve read some of the e-mails that ent incidents. We worked with se- bers of the Department, unless he Ben Franklin’s secret society that he called the Junto was used to Mesquite. She was pop- scarved terrorist. Her know that “Battle Born” is ployee? If this is true, then we exchanged when we were try- curity at two major hotels and is a victim of a crime and/or re- enhance the business prospects of the members and was very limited. ping ‘em left and right; I weapons of choice were the state slogan for Ne- NORMAN JAHN he can also find a way to ing to fight crime. It is painful to solved both crimes in a matter of quires police response. It was also used to educate, but the thrust was to provide better busi- barely saw the darned two handguns, a Ruger vada. Some of us are still battling... take care of his friends – and he has. There read many of them because Hans days. Simply put—the detectives 6. Full release of all claims, com- ness connections to the members. And so it goes. things flying through the CHUCK MUTH and a Glock 19, and a Virtually everyone in the workplace is a long list of employees (many that were was such an easy going and funny that end up getting these cases to plaints, grievances, etc. Among the secret societies of today we can count the Freemasons, air. The second time was a couple years pink-handled (how cute!) AR-15. feels knocked down at some point. Getting formerly in SWAT) who have raised eye- person. He did not follow the work several days later just don’t 7. Jahn agrees not to make any the Knights of Columbus, and various street gangs. Most police forces ago when a friend took me to the Front Long story short:After a little first-timer knocked down could be caused by experi- brows when cases are discussed. Yes – cops disparaging remarks about the De- operate on an unwritten and secret code of conduct that members of Sight training facility outside Pahrump for apprehension and missing high on her first Gillespie Regime and supervision get many of them solved. Why ences with customers or with co-workers. sit around and tell stories about how one by intimidation. We did what was should my lieutenant have to be partment or its employees/officers the force will protect each other. All secret societies create an envi- a two-day defensive handgun course. two shots, Kristen settled into the experi- It might be most frequent when dealing officer got fired or demoted when another and, if such a covenant is breached, ronment of us against them, and is not good for the whole of society, The course itself was intense and a little ence and, pun intended, had a blast. Turns right. We were performing our jobs cautious about recognizing the with supervisors because they have the officer avoided discipline or only received good work of his officers and the the originalAOC with the sustained for it keeps us looking for something that might not be there. And that intimidating for a “newbie.” What was not out she’s also a pretty darned good shot – properly. They broke his spirit and power to knock us down. Power can be minimal discipline. When the ‘dots’ are demeaned him. They started firing teamwork with security? Because internal truthfulness finding and ter- is the purpose of a mystery, right? intimidating, though, was walking among likely from the part-Sicilian blood on her used for good or for bad reasons. Many connected on these cases you can usually his people (including me) and pres- Captain Hank and Captain Fasulo mination recommendation will be The IRS, CIA, DEA, DHS, FBI, and a host of other government dozens of people, all of whom were pack- mother’s side. Yeah, I went there. employment complaints of discrimination see the connection to the sheriff or other suring him to tell ‘their story’ to were messing with him. Lt. Walters placed in his file. agencies, also operate in the dark of their secrets. ing heat on their hips. Never felt safer in After getting home, I wrote up the ex- or abuse involve a power relationship. high-ranking members of the LVMPD. uphold the terminations. He was put was once given a Contact Report 8. Jahn agrees to not interfere What other secret societies might have an affect on our immediate my life. perience and posted it on my blog, includ- Many of these end up being resolved in This is where skepticism and morale prob- in a difficult situation and was un- (negative item in his supervisor’s with law enforcement operations in daily lives? How many men in the governments of the world are mem- But while I may not be what is consid- ing a couple of photos. Shortly thereafter, court because lawsuits are filed. lems begin. There is a tremendous amount der extreme stress all the way up to file) for praising the work done by Las Vegas, be it through other of- bers of a secret society? There are actually quite a few. We can start ered a gun enthusiast, I saw no reason not someone emailed me an article about a New How do we ‘get back on our feet’ when of inconsistency in how Metro deals with my arbitration hearing in May of his subordinates! This is insane but ficers or security officers at the ho- with the Illuminati, Bilderbergers, The Committee of 300 and go from to take my first-born, Kristen, out to the Jersey man whose home was recently we have been knocked down? Is it espe- the conduct of employees. This was sup- 2012. it did happen because Captain Hank tels and casinos. Keep in mind that there. But it seems the one with the most influence around the world gun range for her 13th birthday last week raided by government agents after some- cially hard to get back up when we are tar- posed to be resolved by the involvement I received the following e-mails decided to launch an investigation if this is going to be resolved it is the Skull & Bones club of Yale University. That little club is so and let her squeeze off a few rounds for one anonymously reported him to Child geted and wrongfully terminated? I’ve al- of Labor Relations and a Disciplinary from Lt. Hans Walters when I in- (targeting me) just because we ex- needs to get done before January 27 secret that George Bush wondered aloud if it still exists when asked the first time in her life. Protective Services for, get this, doing noth- ways assumed that the ‘system’ is profes- Matrix that was created to ensure some quired about an unsolved shooting celled at communicating with secu- (I believe) to avoid a cancellation about it. John Kerry also waffled on his answer about that exclusive fee for the arbitrator, which the Not because I thought that someday she ing more than posting on Facebook a photo sional and those involved would tend to fairness at the same time that officers were on the Las Vegas Strip. I was work- rity and solving crimes (without club. Department is not going to cover might want to go elk hunting inAlaska with of his 11-year-old son holding a .22 rifle. remain objective and fair. I think most citi- being held accountable. It is called the Dis- ing in the Enterprise Area Com- having the title of ‘detective.’ Two If a secret society like Franklin’s Junto is used to enhance the busi- any portion of if the parties cannot Sarah Palin, but because someday she Hmm. Maybe fears that government zens feel that an InternalAffairs unit would ciplinary Decision Guide and (now de- mand at the time but was still inter- months after his ‘wife-beating’ cov- ness prospects of its members it would seem to be not too bad. On the resolve the matter in time. Please might want to get a concealed-carry per- background checks will lead to government avoid being used to headhunt specific parted to Miami Labor Relations, Director ested in the case because my offic- erage in the newspaper, Captain other hand, if a secret society is used to influence political or govern- discuss this matter with Jahn and mit to protect herself from anyone who gun registration as a precursor to govern- people. We probably assume that there are Mike Snyder supposedly created it). Bot- ers had helped to identify two sus- Charles Hank called Lt. Hans ment organizations, or is used to actually take over a government, we let me know your thoughts.” might wish to do her harm. You know, like ment gun confiscation aren’t so overblown checks and balances and due process to tom line: They do whatever they want to pects. Unlike the recent ‘PIMP’ Walters ‘subversive’ for praising are in grave danger of losing our freedoms to a slave master who can My response to their ‘gag order’: a rapist or a murderer... or the government. after all? Happy birthday, Kristen! protect employees and at least try to main- do! We get knocked down and some are shooting... many crimes on the Strip police work! Lt. Walters wrote to actually give himself the power to murder. NOT A CHANCE... Yeah, I went there. Chuck Muth is president of Citizen Out- tain a level playing field against the over- never able to get back on their feet! do not get the attention they de- me, “You’ll have to give me more Obama is not a member of any of the secret societies mentioned To this day, I believe it is a So we saddled up well after dawn (ap- reach, a non-profit public policy grassroots whelming power of an organization such (See Norman Jahn, Page 9) serve. The Metro administration on this one in person so I write you BADGE OF HONOR to be fired by earlier that I am aware of, but he might be controlled by one - or some parently teenagers sleep in longer than pre- advocacy organization. He may be reached only pulls out all of the stops as a Contact for good relationships Doug Gillespie under these circum- of them working together – to bring about total control of all of the teens) and moseyed over to Bob Irwin’s at [email protected]. ‘window dressing’ to protect them- and working on your time off (oh stances. I support all of the ‘inter- human population of the world. selves from the media heat. The call wait—that might be subversive in nal’ victims of the LVMPD to try What do you think? Are secret societies controlling the govern- sign ‘100’ is Sheriff Gillespie. I nature) HA!!!” He was mocking the to “get back on your feet (‘cause ments of the world? Are they controlling the banking cartels, the oil guess he really did walk down the insanity of a captain looking to tar- The 68 Percent and you can’t stop now).” cartels, the military industrial complex? Do the same men who own BEHIND THE MIKE Strip. get his own crime fighters! And we will patiently continue the companies that provide war materiel for the U. S. Military own Subject: RE: 2009 Shootings on I’m hoping that it is starting to to wait for the rest of the Hans the companies that provide war materiel for Iran, Afghanistan, and the Las Vegas Strip become apparent that some of us Why They Matter Walters story (and others) to be other evil governments? Seeing And Peeing knew too much about what was go- By Doug Dickerson tion lives by. These are the “Safe Strip blew up on Hank af- told... just like they are waiting in There are many questions regarding secret societies that are very ing on and NOT going on to pro- By Michael A. Aun he’s still alive and kick- The most pathetic per- bedrock principles that ter 100 walked the Strip and only LA for Chief Charlie Beck to ad- difficult to answer. However, if one cares to look at tect the Strip. If you are not yet con- My dear Aunt Olga, ing, as the old saying son in the world is some- keep you grounded during saw 2 uniforms. Perfectly bad tim- dress the review of the Christopher www.banksterfables.com there may be a few answers there. ing as we had 6 in a mandatory EEO vinced that something is going on, who is well into her ninth goes. Insurance compa- one with sight, but has no times of prosperity, and Dorner termination case. More next week. class at CCAC, and one squad consider this: Lt. Walters is now decade here on earth, has an nies would go bankrupt vision. – Helen Keller stable in times of adver- started at 2000 and the second at gone and is no longer able to be a interesting way of express- paying out annuity pay- Do you know and un- sity. They do not change 2200. 100 was out there before the witness for himself or for others. He ing her gratitude for all that ments to the Charlie derstand the vision of your with your circumstances second squad was out, and swings made his own complaints about the life has bestowed upon her. Barcio’s of the world. organization? Better yet, but give you clarity when was doing a DPA at Trop and LVB, LVMPD. Having him gone is very “If you’re seeing and Some states have ac- do you understand the role they do. not in the hot spot north of Fla- convenient for the LVMPD. peeing and you have your tually rewarded cente- you play in fulfilling that Brian Tracy said, “Just mingo. Soooooooo the spotlight Does this sound crazy? What on presence of mind, then you narians. I noted in several vision? If your answer was as your car runs more came on at CCAC and Dennis and earth would they be trying to hide can’t ask for much more!” of the New Mexico smoothly and requires less no, you are not alone. In I had DC schofield for a night, and from public scrutiny when they of- states Mizzz Olga (which is newspapers where my fact, sad to say, you are in energy to go faster and my favorite nickname for column is printed a story Hank the next night. Hank gave me fered me the following ‘resolution’ the majority. farther when the wheels an ugly contact and he was made a to my contrived termination case? her). about how New Recent research by Eu- DOUG DICKERSON are in perfect alignment, Centenarians are every- MICHAEL A. AUN Mexico’s centenarians really bad decision to mention my The Department is willing to re- ropean Leaders found that sixty eight per- you perform better when your thoughts, performance as related to my LD solve this matter under the follow- where today. There was a time when it was are celebrated from big birthday bashes to cent of employees questioned did not un- feelings, emotions, goals, and values are perceived to be a “big deal” for someone luncheons in their honor and more, a lot time due to my WC injury. That is ing terms: derstand their company’s vision. Which in balance.” When the vision of your orga- a built in lawsuit. I am waiting to 1. The Department will remove to cross the 100 year barrier. Not anymore. more. raises the question of why not? The report nization is built around shared values it I received dozens of newspapers and peri- In New Mexico, which calls itself the also revealed that only eighteen percent of makes going forward with clarity possible. Maramis odicals in the mail from cities across the Land of Enchantment, when a person hits respondents from the same survey viewed Vision clarifies your mission. Your mis- (Continued from Page 7) world who publishes my column and I’m the century mark they get a nice break from the company they worked for as a good sion helps you understand what business some evidence could have been planted, or could have been inadvert- always amazed. Hardly a week goes by that the state’s Taxation and Revenue Depart- organization. you are really in. When 68 percent have no ently left there in any number of ways not related to the crime – if only someone somewhere isn’t being celebrated ment. John Maxwell said, “People who under- idea what their company’s vision is, then it the defense lawyer would bring it up and be able to make it stick). Yet we for their 100th birthday. “The filing requirement is still there, but stand how important their part is are moti- is only logical to conclude that they do not know that words – say from a so-called witness – do not always convey In Linsborg, Kansas they’re having a the effect is that they owe zero taxes,” said vated to persevere and work with excel- have a grasp of their mission either. How the truth. We know that several witnesses testifying to the same thing do public birthday party for Herb Watts. In- Taxation and Revenue Secretary Demesia lence, even in the face of obstacles and effective do you think employees will be not make a falsehood true. And we know that sometimes the truth comes terestingly, Mr. Watts demanded that a post- Padilla. “Usually they will have their pen- problems.” He’s right. Yet the glaring mis- without this understanding? Consequently, out after it is too late to help those so accused of what they did not do script be added to the birthday invite in the sions, Social Security, investment income, take made by many in management is an how productive or profitable do you think (remember Shakespeare’s “Othello”?). Lindsborg News-Record: “NO GIFTS rental income,” Padilla said. “They do not expectation to “fall in line” without their that company will be? Yet no one seems to care about, or bring up, what perpetuating and PLEASE.” I guess we spend the first half have to pay state taxes on any of it.” employees knowing where the line is go- Jack Welch said, “It goes without say- living with lies does to the liar and to all those around him or her. One of our lives collecting things and the sec- Padilla admits she was surprised by the ing much less understanding it. This is not ing that no company, small or large, can cannot live a healthy life when one’s very essence is steeped in false- ond half trying to get rid of them. At age number of people who actually qualify. “In a management problem; it is a leadership win over time without energized employ- hood. One cannot have any kind of a real relationship if the bond one 100, it’s time to be rid of all of the earthly 2011 we had a total of 78 tax returns from problem. ees who believe in the mission and under- makes with that person is full of holes. One cannot keep the loyalty and treasures we’ve had bestowed on our lives. individuals over 100 years old; in the year Maxwell shares the example of what stand how to achieve it.” When the mis- dedication of friends and family if what comes out of one’s mouth for the My dear friend Charlie Barcio turns 110 2010 we had 102,” the cabinet secretary can happen when people understand their sion of your organization flows out of purpose of helping oneself is fabricated and actually hurts those who pre- in March 2013. Charlie now lives in Cali- said. role and how they can make a difference. shared values then you are on the fast track viously cared about and loved the one so accused. Lying hurts everyone. fornia but we still remember him fondly in Today there are in excess of 300,000 During World War II in a parachute fac- to fulfilling your purpose. Sure, lying will occasionally get one out of trouble, but the lie will still St. Cloud, Florida, where he and he wife centenarians worldwide. Surprisingly, that tory, workers made the parachutes by the Vision directs your priorities. The sign follow the liar around, wherever he or she goes Dorie resided for so many years. Charlie is down by almost 100,000 from two years thousands. But it was a painfully tedious of a clear vision is that you are governed Of course lawyers don’t care (and they probably shouldn’t have to was still riding his tricycle up to 15 miles a prior. The United States has the most num- job. They spent long hours at a sewing by a shared set of values. When each per- care) about the accused’s health or spirit or relationships. They do care day when he was well past age 100. ber of centenarians estimated at 72,000 machine stitching miles of plain white fab- son knows the mission and their role it about the outcome of the trial, which includes their own reputation as the He and his bride both volunteered at St. while Japan is second with a centenarian ric. Every morning workers were reminded builds a strong sense of purpose and des- lawyer who tried the case, and they may care about how they appear to Thomas Aquinas Parish in St. Cloud, population of about 30,000. However, it is that every stitch was a part of a lifesaving tiny. The establishment of these priorities the media; but they shouldn’t be expected to care about the accused’s life, Florida. I recall Monsignor Fabian Gimeno estimated that China will actually lead the operation. Their husbands, brothers, or does not make you immune from problems inner peace, spiritual journey (unless part of the defense or prosecution), demanding that Charlie come down off a world population of centenarians by 2050 sons might wear the parachute they sewed or guarantee ideal opportunities; it simply connections to his or her family, or even what might happen to that person’s steep ladder. He was only 98 at the time with over 450,000. that day. Those lives could not be saved helps you to look at them through the prism soul in the life to come, if they so believe. Trials are supposed to be about and he was trying to change a light bulb I learned about the oldest known worker without their efforts. The fact that the vi- of your values. points that can be proven or proven to be unprovable; what goes on inside that hovered scores of feet above the altar. in the United States from another one of sion was continually before them and they The 68 percent matter not because they a person’s mind or heart, or in the seat of the person’s feelings, or what Charlie has actually qualified for our Kansas publications. Loren Wade, born knew it would not be completed without exist. They matter because you now know swirls around in the person’s head as wishes or beliefs or regrets are all in “supercentarian” status because he’s at the in 1912, continues working some 30 hours them kept them going. it and inaction about vision is no longer an the realm of the unprovable, yet probably speak more to the reality of 110 year old mark. per week even at the age of 100. He walks In their international bestseller, Full option. Creating a shared vision empow- what a person does than their very provable actions. Before Charlie moved to California, he two or three miles a day during the five days Steam Ahead, Ken Blanchard and Jesse ers you to dream together, work together, Unless one has been on trial – and I’d add, for a very serious crime – called and asked me if I would do the eu- he’s on the clock at the Winfield Walmart Lyn Stoner define vision as “knowing who and succeed together. Define your values, it’s hard to imagine how you would act, respond, think, feel, or look while logy at his funeral. “Charlie, there must be in Winfield, Kansas. you are, where you are going, and what embrace your mission, and live out your being pounded with questions and hearing the things being said about hundreds of Priests and colleagues who are I guess Mizzz Olga has it right... “see- will guide your journey.” And this is the priorities. Your vision is your blueprint to you. The best advice I could give anyone in regard to how to avoid being better qualified to do this than me. I’ll never ing, peeing and presence of mind”... what heartbeat of your organization and with- success. in such a situation came from my mother when I was still a young girl. forget his response. “I’ve outlived them all; else do you need? out it you are drifting. Here are three guid- Doug Dickerson is a syndicated colum- She simply said: “Don’t do anything you wouldn’t want to see in the I’m down to motivational speakers and Michael Aun is a syndicated columnist ing thoughts to help you understand vision nist. He writes a weekly column for this headlines of our local newspaper.” you’re the only one I know.” and writes a weekly column for this news- and why you can’t lead without it. newspaper. To contact Doug Dickerson, Maramis Choufani is the Managing Editor of the Las Vegas Tribune. Charlie moved before I could fulfill my paper. To contact Michael Aun, email him Vision defines your values. Values are email him at ddickerson@ She writes a weekly column in this newspaper. To contact Maramis, email promise to eulogize him but at last check, at [email protected]. the guiding principles that your organiza- lasvegastribune.com. her at [email protected]. Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 As Jones leaves CCSD, he leaves questions in his wake Superintendent’s tour highlighted deficiencies in how government agencies confront ethical challenges By Karen Gray district. In fact, a recent Las Vegas of Mrs. Jones was the Oct. 3 email Nevada Journal Sun article announcing Jones’ res- to school-district officials. LAS VEGAS — Dwight Jones ignation still portrayed the “[The Foundation] is a private came to Clark County assuring superintendent’s wife as a “public entity,” said Steel in a phone con- people of his “set of mid-western school volunteer” who also “helped versation last month. “And just like values.” They made him “always with local foundations in Clark any other private business, many want to do the right thing — all the County.” In reality, Jones’wife was contracts are not in writing.” This time — even if nobody’s listening,” a paid consultant. practice of no written agreement, he said. So, why didn’t Superintendent according to Steele, provides “flex- But over the course of his two Jones just come out from the be- ibility” to make changes and adjust- years in Las Vegas, did Jones him- ginning — in the spirit of transpar- ments as circumstances dictate. self see his own idealism eroding? ency and openness — and inform As the wife of one of the state’s During his 2010 job interview the public of his wife’s application most prominent public officials, with trustees, he told them that do- and subsequent hire for this posi- Mrs. Jones, it would seem, would ing “business in a transparent way” tion? Nevada Journal asked. recognize that her hire as a consult- and being upfront with the commu- Fulkerson didn’t answer that ant to the very school district her nity was part of what made Colo- question. husband headed would bring pub- rado — where he was the state’s Instead she said Jones had lic scrutiny — and criticism. education commissioner at the time “proven time and time again” his So Nevada Journal asked Jenifer — one of the leading states in the commitment to transparency and Jones why she did not insist upon a country. should be commended for “creat- written contract laying out the terms During that interview, Jones ing a transparent school ranking of her agreement in clear, concise spoke candidly about allegations system, putting the budget online, language. surrounding his personal use of a inviting the community to be on the Mrs. Jones did not respond to the taxpayer-funded cell phone for panels shaping new systems and inquiry. However, she previously which he failed to reimburse the appointing an officer to respond to offered, through email, that the state — $750 over three years. It public info requests.” work with “the turnaround team in was an oversight, he explained, a According to the Public Educa- CCSD has been very exciting and mistake. tion Foundation’s most recent 990 professionally rewarding.” The mistake was portrayed hard tax returns, the Foundation gives Nevada Journal was unable to in the media, said Jones. And, yes, the Clark County School District locate a business license, in either he didn’t think that was fair, “but, Former CCSD Superintendent Dwight Jones approximately $1 million in cash Nevada or Colorado, for Mrs. this is big-boy business,” he said, question.” It “frankly” didn’t mat- Amanda Fulkerson, the Clark grants annually. Between 2008 and Jones’ consulting business. matter-of-factly. You don’t hide ter, said Young, whether Jones had County School District’s chief com- 2010, the Foundation gave CCSD Steele, however, said a license from it or cover it up. You correct it been here or not. “The question munications officer. $3,686,177 in cash grants. is not her concern. and are open with the public about was,” continued Young, “what did Superintendent Jones, said So, then, what was so special “We’re not a local government it. you do?” Fulkerson, was unable to respond about Mrs. Jones’ position that the agency that determines whether “I own it,” said Jones. “Just give me an honest answer,” to Nevada Journal’s inquiries be- Foundation didn’t just give the someone is required to have a busi- “Folks,” he summarized, “that’s was all Young wanted, she said. cause he was in Texas tending to money directly to the district to hire ness license,” writes Steele. “It’s not my integrity that I bring with my “And we didn’t get that. That both- his ailing mother. its own consultant — as was so our responsibility to issue or verify mid-western values.” ers me,” she told trustees, “because Steele had responded similarly. typical? Nevada Journal asked. a business license.” In 2010, unable to justify a hous- I think the foremost, most impor- “This is a Public Education Foun- “Best business practice,” replied Mrs. Jones did not respond to an ing allowance for Jones, the Clark tant thing for a superintendent is to dation contract,” Steele emphati- Steele. inquiry about licensing, either. County School District board of be direct, open and honest with the cally stated during a January dis- “We believe The Public Educa- It is certainly true that it does trustees had put a special provision board.” cussion. “Not a CCSD contract.” tion Foundation’s hiring of an in- take a highly ethical public official in his contract. It allowed Jones’ Jones was hired in a 6-1 vote, “There’s an ethical code,” says dependent contractor, to serve as to always do the right thing — es- temporary housing or relocation with Young casting the only “no” Dupalo, whether it comes from the Turnaround Zone consultant, is pecially when no one is listening. costs to be reimbursed, up to $5,000 vote. letter or the spirit of the law, that consistent with best business prac- In the case of the now-former a month for from six to eight Recently, Nevada Journal asked you don’t hire when “two individu- tice,” wrote Steele in an email state- superintendent Dwight Jones, how- months, by way of the Clark County school-district officials about the als have that direct of a relation- ment. ever, the question remains: Even if Public Education Foundation. employment of Jones’ wife by the ship.” Dupalo, on the other hand, says his self-proclaimed mid-western Under this “Superintendent’s Public Education Foundation as a “Certainly,” says Dupalo, “this that officials involved are “actively values made him always want to do Transitional Housing Fund,” mem- paid consultant, to the PEF, but who is violative of the spirit of the eth- and creatively circumventing the the right thing — how frequently bers of the community could con- was to be “on loan” to the district. ics laws in the State of Nevada — ethics laws of the State of Nevada.” did he do it? tribute money for Jones’ living ex- “This looks like a skirting of the and basically, everywhere.” And that this is not dissimilar to And while Jones is on his way penses to the Foundation, which ethics and nepotism laws,” wrote Caren Cafferata-Jenkins, Esq., what the trustees did when reim- out the door, the Nevada problems would then pass the money to Nevada Journal to school-district executive director of the Nevada bursing Jones’ housing costs. his tenure highlighted — in state CCSD for disbursement to Jones for officials, seeking a district state- Commission on Ethics, when inter- “It’s a terrible thing to do as an ethics and nepotism law, the “bil- housing reimbursement. ment. “And, [it] brings into ques- viewed about this, noted, first, that individual or public official,” lion-dollar blind spot” and a private True to those mid-western val- tion [the superintendent’s] ethical the Commission no longer has ju- opines Dupalo. “It’s certainly un- foundation acting as an end-around ues, Jones immediately upon arrival standards and definition of transpar- risdiction to enforce the anti-nepo- acceptable for the Clark County “cutout” for CCSD — those prob- sought an opinion from Nevada’s ency.” tism statute. However, she did say School District superintendent to lems remain. Commission on Ethics, asking if he, Judi Steele, the Clark County she “could see how this might cause engage in that sort of option.” And they beg to be adequately as a public officer, could accept Public Education Foundation’s the public to raise an eyebrow,” and Another best business practice addressed. those private funds. president, had confirmed to Nevada that the scenario may create an ap- used by the Foundation when hir- Karen Gray is a reporter/re- Another reason the issue went to Journal that Jenifer Jones, the wife pearance of impropriety. ing Mrs. Jones: no written contract. searcher with Nevada Journal. For the Ethics Commission is that of Superintendent Dwight Jones, On Jones’ first arrival in town, According to Foundation offi- more in-depth reporting visit http:/ Jones, as school-district superinten- had been hired last October by the the new superintendent said his cials, the only written documenta- /nevadajournal.com and http:// dent, falls into Nevada’s ”billion- PEF as an independent consultant wife would not work for the school tion memorializing the employment npri.org. dollar blind spot” and is not defined and then “loaned” to CCSD. by Nevada law as a public officer. “The Public Education Founda- The Commission determined tion will hire Jenifer Jones as a con- that accepting the funds did not cre- sultant,” opens an Oct. 3, 2012 ate an ethical concern for the pub- email between Foundation and lic employee who accepts them as school-district officials, “and will part of this type of pass-through. then loan her to you as a Turn- However, the Commission went around Zone Consultant.” on to conclude that, nonetheless, it Mrs. Jones, according to the believed the “artifice” of the Board email, will be paid $3,125 monthly in using “foundations or other simi- for eight months, October 2012 lar organizations to engage public through May 2013, for a total com- officers and employees in commit- pensation of $25,000.Additionally, ments for economic opportunities Mrs. Jones will report directly to the is poor policy and contrary to the district and be housed by the school intent of the Ethics Law to encour- district. age public officers and employees Dean Dupalo, director of the to maintain the public trust.” Nevada Center for Public Ethics In light of this admonishment by and peer reviewer for the Center for the Commission, this reporter asked Public Integrity’s 2012 State Integ- Jones if he was still going to accept rity Investigation study, which the monies. “Who am I to question scored Nevada at a D-, says this the Commission’s decision?” re- demonstrates the weakness in the plied Jones. State of Nevada’s ethics laws. Jones was reimbursed $22,539. “Unfortunately,” says Dupalo, Then, two years later, in the mere it’s a common tactic “where you weeks leading up to his resignation, have powerful individuals or their Nevada Journal found Jones again spouses, [that] because of their re- in Nevada’s ethical gray area — the lationships, [they] are offered po- spirit of the law. sitions.” But first, there’s that other thing For somebody in such a power- — the one Jones failed to mention ful position as Jones, to have his in his 2010 job interview. spouse also in a position that works When asked by school board with that same institution, accord- Trustee Linda Young if he had met ing to Dupalo, is clearly a conflict with or spoken with anyone in of interest. “I don’t see how it gets CCSD or the community prior to any closer than that,” he says. coming to his interview, Jones said Rules in Nevada’s nepotism he had only reached out to Dr. laws and Ethics in Government Laverne White from Edison schools laws prohibit Jones from employ- and then-state superintendent Keith ing his wife — whether as an em- Rheault. ployee or independent contractor — However, as trustees soon with the district. learned, Jones had actually traveled However, school-district and to Nevada and met with other com- Foundation officials contend no munity members. ethical conflict existed here because While most trustees were satis- Jenifer Jones was hired by the Pub- fied that Jones fessed-up after-the- lic Education Foundation and not fact, Young remained wary. by CCSD. “I did try to vet all of those is- “There’s no statute or regulation sues,” Young said to trustees as they that prevents Mr. Jones’wife, a life- deliberated Jones’ hire, “particu- long educator, from working for the larly the issues when I asked the public education foundation,” said Page 10 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 March 27-April 2, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 11 As Jones leaves CCSD, he Obamacare at age 3: leaves questions in his wake Why political battles are exploding anew Partisan rancor over Obamacare is back amid public confusion over what the law does. But with some Superintendent’s tour highlighted deficiencies in how government agencies confront ethical challenges Republican governors agreeing to expand Medicaid, the law in time could take on a more bipartisan complexion. By Karen Gray district. In fact, a recent Las Vegas of Mrs. Jones was the Oct. 3 email Nevada Journal Sun article announcing Jones’ res- to school-district officials. By Linda Feldmann year because of the health-care LAS VEGAS — Dwight Jones ignation still portrayed the “[The Foundation] is a private Christian Science Monitor overhaul law, with the nation’s big- came to Clark County assuring superintendent’s wife as a “public entity,” said Steel in a phone con- WASHINGTON — On March gest firm projecting that rates could people of his “set of mid-western school volunteer” who also “helped versation last month. “And just like 23, 2010, amid much fanfare, Presi- more than double for some consum- values.” They made him “always with local foundations in Clark any other private business, many dent Obama signed the Affordable ers buying their own plans,” wrote want to do the right thing — all the County.” In reality, Jones’wife was contracts are not in writing.” This Care Act – a law aimed at taking Anna Wilde Mathews and Louise time — even if nobody’s listening,” a paid consultant. practice of no written agreement, the nation a long way toward uni- Radnofsky. he said. So, why didn’t Superintendent according to Steele, provides “flex- versal health-care coverage. But the article also cautions that But over the course of his two Jones just come out from the be- ibility” to make changes and adjust- Three years later, “Obamacare” the future is murky because of the years in Las Vegas, did Jones him- ginning — in the spirit of transpar- ments as circumstances dictate. remains a work in progress.At least role of government subsidies. self see his own idealism eroding? ency and openness — and inform As the wife of one of the state’s 13 states have opted not to accept “The effects of the law will vary During his 2010 job interview the public of his wife’s application most prominent public officials, federal money to expand access to widely, and insurers and other ana- with trustees, he told them that do- and subsequent hire for this posi- Mrs. Jones, it would seem, would Medicaid, federal health insurance lysts agree that some consumers ing “business in a transparent way” tion? Nevada Journal asked. recognize that her hire as a consult- for the poor, after the Supreme and small businesses will likely see and being upfront with the commu- Fulkerson didn’t answer that ant to the very school district her Court’s ruling last June that made premiums go down,” the authors nity was part of what made Colo- question. husband headed would bring pub- participation in the expansion of wrote. rado — where he was the state’s Instead she said Jones had lic scrutiny — and criticism. Medicaid optional. Van Hollen said it’s important to education commissioner at the time “proven time and time again” his So Nevada Journal asked Jenifer And about half the states are consider the different segments of — one of the leading states in the commitment to transparency and Jones why she did not insist upon a declining to set up electronic health- the health-care market. People who country. should be commended for “creat- written contract laying out the terms insurance markets, or “exchanges” have been buying insurance in the During that interview, Jones ing a transparent school ranking of her agreement in clear, concise spoke candidly about allegations system, putting the budget online, language. that provide consumers with health- individual market, and will now be surrounding his personal use of a inviting the community to be on the Mrs. Jones did not respond to the insurance options, leaving the fed- part of a pool, “will benefit signifi- taxpayer-funded cell phone for panels shaping new systems and inquiry. However, she previously eral government to do it for them. cantly from Obamacare,” he said. which he failed to reimburse the appointing an officer to respond to offered, through email, that the The mixed approach by the Congressional Republicans, state — $750 over three years. It public info requests.” work with “the turnaround team in states, combined with continuing meanwhile, are still taking votes to A draft copy of the 21-page Health and Human Services Department form proposed for use in applying for was an oversight, he explained, a According to the Public Educa- CCSD has been very exciting and strong opposition to the law by con- repeal Obamacare, even though low-cost insurance from Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program mistake. tion Foundation’s most recent 990 professionally rewarding.” gressional Republicans, has left Obama’s reelection makes that im- The mistake was portrayed hard tax returns, the Foundation gives Nevada Journal was unable to some Democrats frustrated. lot of these false claims.” percent. likely to think the law will make possible for now. in the media, said Jones. And, yes, the Clark County School District locate a business license, in either “You’re already seeing the pro- Public confusion about the law Forty percent of those surveyed things worse for their families On Friday, the Democratic-con- he didn’t think that was fair, “but, Former CCSD Superintendent Dwight Jones approximately $1 million in cash Nevada or Colorado, for Mrs. paganda machine on the Republi- remains high, and has even wors- had an unfavorable view of the law, rather than better. trolled Senate voted down an this is big-boy business,” he said, question.” It “frankly” didn’t mat- Amanda Fulkerson, the Clark grants annually. Between 2008 and Jones’ consulting business. can side gearing up stories about ened since it was enacted. A Kaiser 37 percent had a favorable view, So when the exchanges begin amendment to repeal Obamacare. matter-of-factly. You don’t hide ter, said Young, whether Jones had County School District’s chief com- 2010, the Foundation gave CCSD Steele, however, said a license how Obamacare is going to be a Family Foundation poll found that and 23 percent had no opinion. open enrollment on Oct. 1, it’s un- But Republicans say they’re not from it or cover it up. You correct it been here or not. “The question munications officer. $3,686,177 in cash grants. is not her concern. failure,” said Rep. Chris Van Hollen 57 percent of Americans say they “Though opinion on the law clear how widely the uninsured will giving up. and are open with the public about was,” continued Young, “what did Superintendent Jones, said So, then, what was so special “We’re not a local government (D) of Maryland, speaking at a don’t know enough about the law overall remains nearly evenly di- respond. The law includes an indi- “Obamacare’s full repeal re- it. you do?” Fulkerson, was unable to respond about Mrs. Jones’ position that the agency that determines whether breakfast with reporters Friday to judge how it will affect them per- vided, opponents’ attacks seem to vidual mandate to purchase insur- mains our ultimate goal,” said Sen. “I own it,” said Jones. “Just give me an honest answer,” to Nevada Journal’s inquiries be- Foundation didn’t just give the someone is required to have a busi- sponsored by Third Way, a Demo- sonally. Among the uninsured who have taken a toll on the public’s ance, effective Jan. 1, 2014, but in Marco Rubio (R) of Florida. “Folks,” he summarized, “that’s was all Young wanted, she said. cause he was in Texas tending to money directly to the district to hire ness license,” writes Steele. “It’s not cratic think tank. “From a political are under age 65, the figure is 67 expectations,” the Kaiser report the first year, the penalty for non- On Thursday, Senate Democrats my integrity that I bring with my “And we didn’t get that. That both- his ailing mother. its own consultant — as was so our responsibility to issue or verify perspective it’s important that the percent. Among those with house- said. compliance is as little as $95. If joined the chamber’s Republicans mid-western values.” ers me,” she told trustees, “because Steele had responded similarly. typical? Nevada Journal asked. a business license.” White House be ready to counter a hold income under $40,000, it’s 68 In addition, Americans are now most healthy uninsured people opt in voting 79-20 to repeal a provi- In 2010, unable to justify a hous- I think the foremost, most impor- “This is a Public Education Foun- “Best business practice,” replied Mrs. Jones did not respond to an to pay the penalty rather than buy sion in Obamacare – a tax on medi- ing allowance for Jones, the Clark tant thing for a superintendent is to dation contract,” Steele emphati- Steele. inquiry about licensing, either. insurance, that would produce a risk cal devices that opponents say County School District board of be direct, open and honest with the cally stated during a January dis- “We believe The Public Educa- It is certainly true that it does Senate’sfirstbudgetinfouryears: pool weighted toward people with causes an undue burden on that as- trustees had put a special provision board.” cussion. “Not a CCSD contract.” tion Foundation’s hiring of an in- take a highly ethical public official expensive medical bills – an un- pect of health care. The amendment in his contract. It allowed Jones’ Jones was hired in a 6-1 vote, “There’s an ethical code,” says dependent contractor, to serve as to always do the right thing — es- happy outcome for insurers. was part of the Senate’s budget temporary housing or relocation with Young casting the only “no” Dupalo, whether it comes from the Turnaround Zone consultant, is pecially when no one is listening. A chip off partisan gridlock? The political debate has also re- resolution, and therefore does not costs to be reimbursed, up to $5,000 consistent with best business prac- In the case of the now-former vote. letter or the spirit of the law, that By Patrik Jonsson the repeal of a medical device tax years. ignited. have the force of law. But Republi- a month for from six to eight Nevada Journal tice,” wrote Steele in an email state- superintendent Dwight Jones, how- Recently, asked you don’t hire when “two individu- Christian Science Monitor that’s become an unpopular aspect Those measures have allowed Congressman Van Hollen, the cans like Senator Rubio hailed the months, by way of the Clark County school-district officials about the als have that direct of a relation- ment. ever, the question remains: Even if ATLANTA — In what Sen. Ma- of “Obamacare,” and stopping the the federal government to hobble ranking Democrat on the House amendment’s passage as a moment Public Education Foundation. employment of Jones’ wife by the ship.” Dupalo, on the other hand, says his self-proclaimed mid-western jority Leader Harry Reid called a United Nations from infringing on along without a fundamental bud- Budget Committee, cites as an ex- of bipartisanship. Under this “Superintendent’s Public Education Foundation as a “Certainly,” says Dupalo, “this that officials involved are “actively values made him always want to do “Herculean feat,” the US Senate the Second Amendment right to get document in place. ample of “false claims” about In a commentary, the president Transitional Housing Fund,” mem- paid consultant, to the PEF, but who is violative of the spirit of the eth- and creatively circumventing the the right thing — how frequently passed its first budget in four years bear arms. “Not having a budget resolution Obamacare assertions that the law and CEO of the Kaiser Family bers of the community could con- was to be “on loan” to the district. ics laws in the State of Nevada — ethics laws of the State of Nevada.” did he do it? has caused a spike in health-care Foundation suggests that governors tribute money for Jones’ living ex- “This looks like a skirting of the and basically, everywhere.” And that this is not dissimilar to And while Jones is on his way (1,448 days) after a 13-hour vote- Even though most of those in place is a symptom of the inabil- penses to the Foundation, which ethics and nepotism laws,” wrote Caren Cafferata-Jenkins, Esq., what the trustees did when reim- out the door, the Nevada problems o-rama early Saturday morning, amendments are advisory only, they ity to reach agreement – not the premiums. have the potential to bring more would then pass the money to Nevada Journal to school-district executive director of the Nevada bursing Jones’ housing costs. his tenure highlighted — in state suggesting a small but significant supported a sense of accomplish- cause of Congress not being able “Health-care premiums have bipartisanship to the Affordable CCSD for disbursement to Jones for officials, seeking a district state- Commission on Ethics, when inter- “It’s a terrible thing to do as an ethics and nepotism law, the “bil- return to fiscal normalcy for a coun- ment that’s been rare in Washing- to accomplish things,” Jim Horney gone up every year for decades,” he Care Act. Several Republican gov- housing reimbursement. ment. “And, [it] brings into ques- viewed about this, noted, first, that individual or public official,” lion-dollar blind spot” and a private try struggling to reconcile its debt ton. of the Center on Budget and Policy said. “The issue is the rate of in- ernors have opted to take part in True to those mid-western val- tion [the superintendent’s] ethical the Commission no longer has ju- opines Dupalo. “It’s certainly un- foundation acting as an end-around and spending habits. “If Washington wasn’t so dys- Priorities told the Economist last crease. And the reality is they have Medicaid expansion, which is ues, Jones immediately upon arrival standards and definition of transpar- risdiction to enforce the anti-nepo- acceptable for the Clark County “cutout” for CCSD — those prob- The Senate budget, written by functional, today would just be an- week. gone up much more slowly re- funded 100 percent by the federal sought an opinion from Nevada’s ency.” tism statute. However, she did say School District superintendent to lems remain. Sen. Patty Murray (D) of Washing- other day rather than a historic day,” While Republicans and Demo- cently, but that hasn’t stopped Re- government in the early years. That, Commission on Ethics, asking if he, Judi Steele, the Clark County she “could see how this might cause engage in that sort of option.” And they beg to be adequately ton, is more a political document quipped conservative talk show crats are still miles apart on how to publicans from saying they went writes Drew Altman of Kaiser, as a public officer, could accept Public Education Foundation’s the public to raise an eyebrow,” and Another best business practice addressed. than a fiscal blueprint as it stands host Sean Hannity. resolve fundamental debt and up, and that they went up because could change the politics of the law. those private funds. president, had confirmed to Nevada that the scenario may create an ap- used by the Foundation when hir- Karen Gray is a reporter/re- in sharp contrast to the House bud- Most importantly, the lack of a spending issues, the depth of the of Obamacare.” “To be clear, it is the federal Another reason the issue went to Journal that Jenifer Jones, the wife pearance of impropriety. ing Mrs. Jones: no written contract. searcher with Nevada Journal. For get passed on Thursday, written by federal budget at a time of rising budget debate in the Senate gave But the future of health-care pre- money and the potential to provide the Ethics Commission is that of Superintendent Dwight Jones, On Jones’ first arrival in town, According to Foundation offi- more in-depth reporting visit http:/ former vice presidential candidate federal debt and rollercoaster some lawmakers hope. miums may be another story, ac- coverage for their citizens which is Jones, as school-district superinten- had been hired last October by the the new superintendent said his cials, the only written documenta- /nevadajournal.com and http:// Rep. Paul Ryan (R) of Wisconsin. spending has played into a greater “You may not feel it at the mo- cording to an article in Friday’s moving the Republican governors, dent, falls into Nevada’s ”billion- PEF as an independent consultant wife would not work for the school tion memorializing the employment npri.org. Sen. Murray’s budget, passed sense among many Americans of a ment, but this is one of the Senate’s Wall Street Journal. not some overnight conversion to dollar blind spot” and is not defined and then “loaned” to CCSD. along partisan lines with a few de- Washington unmoored from fiscal finest days in recent years,” Repub- “Health insurers are privately Obamacare,” Mr. Altman writes, by Nevada law as a public officer. “The Public Education Founda- fecting Democrats, ends $1 trillion responsibility at a time when the lican Minority Leader Mitch warning brokers that premiums for “but the longer term result could be The Commission determined tion will hire Jenifer Jones as a con- worth of tax breaks for the wealthy, average American wallet is thinner McConnell said, according to Busi- many individuals and small busi- a much more bipartisan complex- that accepting the funds did not cre- sultant,” opens an Oct. 3, 2012 curbs but does not end deficit than it’s been in decades. ness Insider. nesses could increase sharply next ion for the law.” ate an ethical concern for the pub- email between Foundation and spending, and would spend billions “Passage of the competing plans lic employee who accepts them as school-district officials, “and will on new infrastructure to help the does advance a more orderly pro- part of this type of pass-through. then loan her to you as a Turn- economy. cess after nearly three years of cri- However, the Commission went around Zone Consultant.” Rep. Ryan’s more austere House ses and brinkmanship,” writes the on to conclude that, nonetheless, it Mrs. Jones, according to the budget reforms federal entitlement New York Times’ Jonathan believed the “artifice” of the Board email, will be paid $3,125 monthly spending, shrinks the size and scope Weisman. in using “foundations or other simi- for eight months, October 2012 of many federal agencies, and pur- To be sure, polarized partisan- lar organizations to engage public through May 2013, for a total com- ports to balance the federal books ship in Washington over how to set officers and employees in commit- pensation of $25,000.Additionally, in 10 years without raising taxes. the course of the country has made ments for economic opportunities Mrs. Jones will report directly to the Reconciling those two compet- it difficult, if not impossible, for the is poor policy and contrary to the district and be housed by the school intent of the Ethics Law to encour- district. ing visions into one workable bud- Senate in the last few years to reach age public officers and employees Dean Dupalo, director of the get document by April may seem the 60 votes needed to actually to maintain the public trust.” Nevada Center for Public Ethics Sisyphean – and it may yet be, es- make a budget actionable (as op- In light of this admonishment by and peer reviewer for the Center for pecially given that President posed to the simple 51-senator ma- the Commission, this reporter asked Public Integrity’s 2012 State Integ- Obama, too, is planning to offer his jority needed to pass a budget). Jones if he was still going to accept rity Investigation study, which own budget – but the lengthy up and Moreover, the lack of a budget the monies. “Who am I to question scored Nevada at a D-, says this down voting on over 70 amend- doesn’t technically affect the func- the Commission’s decision?” re- demonstrates the weakness in the ments into the wee hours also gave tioning of government, given vari- plied Jones. State of Nevada’s ethics laws. Congress a few glimmers of com- ous stop-gap and patch-up laws, Jones was reimbursed $22,539. “Unfortunately,” says Dupalo, mon ground, including support for including the Budget Control Act, Then, two years later, in the mere it’s a common tactic “where you the Keystone XL pipeline proposal, passed by Congress in the last few weeks leading up to his resignation, have powerful individuals or their Nevada Journal found Jones again spouses, [that] because of their re- in Nevada’s ethical gray area — the lationships, [they] are offered po- spirit of the law. sitions.” But first, there’s that other thing For somebody in such a power- — the one Jones failed to mention ful position as Jones, to have his in his 2010 job interview. spouse also in a position that works When asked by school board with that same institution, accord- Trustee Linda Young if he had met ing to Dupalo, is clearly a conflict with or spoken with anyone in of interest. “I don’t see how it gets CCSD or the community prior to any closer than that,” he says. coming to his interview, Jones said Rules in Nevada’s nepotism he had only reached out to Dr. laws and Ethics in Government Laverne White from Edison schools laws prohibit Jones from employ- and then-state superintendent Keith ing his wife — whether as an em- Rheault. ployee or independent contractor — However, as trustees soon with the district. learned, Jones had actually traveled However, school-district and to Nevada and met with other com- Foundation officials contend no munity members. ethical conflict existed here because While most trustees were satis- Jenifer Jones was hired by the Pub- fied that Jones fessed-up after-the- lic Education Foundation and not fact, Young remained wary. by CCSD. “I did try to vet all of those is- “There’s no statute or regulation sues,” Young said to trustees as they that prevents Mr. Jones’wife, a life- deliberated Jones’ hire, “particu- long educator, from working for the Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La. rushes with other lawmakers to the Senate larly the issues when I asked the public education foundation,” said floor on Friday to vote on amendments to the budget resolution. Page 12 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 Gay marriage: How Supreme Court cases could end with a whimper A wildcard in the two landmark gay marriage cases before the Supreme Court this week is that the justices could rule on the question of ‘standing,’not the core issue of whether Prop. 8 and DOMA violate the rights of same-sex couples. By Warren Richey When California officials de- Christian Science Monitor clined to defend the constitutional- WASHINGTON — Sometimes ity of the ballot initiative, the trial huge cases at the US Supreme judge allowed Prop. 8 organizers to Court end in a whimper rather than defend the measure. a bang. After the judge declared Prop. 8 Despite the crescendo of antici- unconstitutional, lawyers for the pation surrounding the looming Prop. 8 organizers filed an appeal showdown over same-sex marriage to the Ninth US Circuit Court of at the high court this week, it is Appeals. possible the justices could decide The appeals court questioned the controversial cases without ever whether the Prop. 8 organizers had reaching the core issue of whether the necessary legal standing to ap- Proposition 8 in California and the peal. The appeals judges cited a federal Defense of Marriage Act 1997 Supreme Court decision in (DOMA) violate the rights of same- which the court expressed “grave sex couples. doubt” about whether proponents of Before the justices can take up a ballot initiative would have stand- those fundamental questions, they ing to defend its constitutionality. must first agree that the parties be- The Ninth Circuit panel in the fore them have the necessary legal Prop. 8 case referred the issue to the standing to argue the cases, and that California Supreme Court. That the court, itself, has jurisdiction to court ruled that when state officials decide them. refuse to defend a challenged bal- It is a unique feature of the liti- lot initiative, California law em- gation in the Prop. 8 and DOMA People who have been waiting for days to witness historic cases against anti-gay marriage statutes are seen powers the official proponents of a cases that the government officials in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on Monday. In their first-ever review of same-sex marriage voter-approved initiative to stand in who are charged with the responsi- laws, the nine justices heard arguments on Tuesday and Wednesday. the shoes of government officials bility of defending the constitution- preside over debates or mere policy That question relates to the fact ing, government lawyers say. for purposes of defending the con- ality of challenged laws have opted disputes. Instead, would-be litigants that the Obama administration As if this situation wasn’t com- stitutionality of the initiative. in both cases not to do so. must demonstrate that they have a didn’t simply refuse to defend plex enough, the high court has Opponents of Prop. 8 are urging In the DOMA case, President genuine stake in the dispute that can DOMA in court. Government law- asked yet another lawyer, Harvard the Supreme Court to reject the Obama and Attorney General Eric be redressed by the court. yers presented arguments that mir- Law Professor Vicki Jackson, to view of California’s high court and Holder decided to stop defending On the other hand, if no one else rored those of the plaintiff – that argue the standing issue before the rule that the Prop. 8 organizers lack the federal statute in court after con- can take up the defense of certain DOMA should be struck down as court from a perspective indepen- standing. If the high court agrees, cluding that it was unconstitutional. challenged measures, it would seem unconstitutional. In essence, both dent of any other parties. She main- the Ninth Circuit decision would be But the administration agreed to to afford government officials an sides of what is supposed to be an tains in her brief that neither the vacated and the case would end, continue enforcing DOMA until a opportunity to game the system to adversarial proceeding were advo- House Republican leadership nor with the justices bowing out of the definitive ruling in the courts. undermine duly-enacted laws with cating the same result. the US government have standing controversy without ever address- DOMA bars same-sex spouses which they personally disagree. That is not a “case” as required to appeal the DOMA case. ing the broader constitutional is- from receiving more than 1,100 fed- In both cases, DOMA and Prop. by the Constitution. If a majority of justices agree, it sues. eral marriage benefits available to 8, interested parties intervened to That’s where the House leader- would mean that the court would The Prop. 8 case, Hollingsworth opposite-sex spouses. defend the measures. ship comes in. Their lawyer pre- lack the necessary jurisdiction to v. Perry (12-144), is set for oral ar- Similarly, the governor and at- In the DOMA case, a group of sented the kind of argument that hear the appeal and decide whether gument on Tuesday morning. The torney general of California de- Republican leaders of the House of normally would be presented by the DOMA is constitutional or not. DOMA case, US v. Windsor (12- clined to defend the constitutional- Representatives decided to defend government – defending the consti- A similar “standing” issue arises 307), will be heard Wednesday ity of Proposition 8, the 2008 bal- the constitutionality of the 1996 tutionality of the challenged statute. in the Prop. 8 case, and many legal morning. lot initiative banning gay marriage federal marriage law, which passed So the case was adversarial, but analysts say it is even thornier than A decision is expected by late in that state. Nonetheless, Califor- 85 to 14 in the Senate and 342 to only if the House leadership’s par- in the DOMA case. June. nia officials continued to enforce 67 in the House, and was signed by ticipation is credited with the sta- the constitutional amendment by then-President Bill Clinton. tus of a full party to the dispute. refusing to issue any new marriage In the Proposition 8 case, orga- The Obama administration re- licenses to same-sex couples until nizers of the 2008 ballot initiative jects this view. Justice Department a final court ruling on the issue. entered the case to argue in defense lawyers insist that for purposes of There is no question about the of the state constitutional amend- establishing standing, the underly- legal standing of same-sex couples ment that passed 52 percent to 48 ing “case” is a simple tax dispute to file lawsuits complaining that percent and was endorsed by seven between the United States and the they are being treated as second- million California voters. plaintiff, Edith Windsor, who is class citizens under DOMA and The so-called “standing” ques- seeking a $363,000 estate tax re- Proposition 8. tion arising in both the DOMA and fund. Since the US government has There is also no question about Prop. 8 cases is whether the parties still not cut a refund check for the legal standing of the president that intervened in the litigation in Windsor, the US still retains stand- and attorney general to defend the place of government officials have constitutionality of DOMA in the an interest in the case sufficient courts, or the legal standing of the enough to trigger standing under the California governor and attorney high court’s precedents. general to defend Prop. 8 in the In 1987, the justices upheld an courts. effort by New Jersey legislators to The question hanging over the defend a law when executive DOMA and Prop. 8 cases is whether branch officials in the state refused someone else can take up the de- to do so. What is unclear in the con- fense of DOMA or Prop. 8 when text of DOMA is whether standing government officials decline to do must be sought by the full Congress so. (both House and Senate) or just the Although it might seem little House of Representatives, as in the more than a legal technicality, the DOMA case. issue of who has standing to litigate A second question raised by the in federal court is a significant mat- justices themselves is whether the ter. The Constitution limits the actions of the Obama administra- courts’ jurisdiction to actual “cases” tion in the DOMA case undermined or “controversies.” the executive branch’s own legal US judges are not permitted to standing in the case.

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After the judge declared Prop. 8 Despite the crescendo of antici- unconstitutional, lawyers for the pation surrounding the looming Prop. 8 organizers filed an appeal showdown over same-sex marriage to the Ninth US Circuit Court of at the high court this week, it is Appeals. EarthTalk is written and edited by Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss possible the justices could decide The appeals court questioned and is a registered trademark of E - The Environmental Maga- the controversial cases without ever whether the Prop. 8 organizers had zine (www.emagazine.com). Send questions to: reaching the core issue of whether the necessary legal standing to ap- Proposition 8 in California and the peal. The appeals judges cited a [email protected]. Subscribe: www.emagazine.com/ federal Defense of Marriage Act 1997 Supreme Court decision in subscribe; Free Trial Issue: www.emagazine.com/trial. (DOMA) violate the rights of same- which the court expressed “grave Dear EarthTalk: What is the movement was officially born. sex couples. doubt” about whether proponents of “de-extinction” movement all Revive & Restore expects to see Before the justices can take up a ballot initiative would have stand- about? — Bill Mitchell, New York, much more progress in the coming those fundamental questions, they ing to defend its constitutionality. NY decade given the recent focus on the must first agree that the parties be- The Ninth Circuit panel in the De-extinction—bringing back topic by geneticists, conservation fore them have the necessary legal Prop. 8 case referred the issue to the extinct animal and plant species— biologists and environmentalists. standing to argue the cases, and that California Supreme Court. That is a term that conservation biolo- The group is working with re- Some 98 percent of U.S. water treatment facilities use chlorine to clean drinking water supplies. If your the court, itself, has jurisdiction to court ruled that when state officials gists and environmentalists have searchers around the world to put water is from a well, there are expensive ways to remove it close to the source, but the most affordable decide them. refuse to defend a challenged bal- been bandying about for a decade together a list of “potentially reviv- approach is to filter it at the faucet or with a pitcher-mounted filter. It is a unique feature of the liti- lot initiative, California law em- or so. But only recently have ad- able” species. Some of the criteria generations but we will get the country, credits the presence of has a much lower tendency to in- gation in the Prop. 8 and DOMA People who have been waiting for days to witness historic cases against anti-gay marriage statutes are seen powers the official proponents of a vances in genetic sequencing and for whether a given species is a wooly mammoth back.” chlorine in drinking water with a 50 teract in bad ways with organic cases that the government officials in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on Monday. In their first-ever review of same-sex marriage voter-approved initiative to stand in molecular biology transformed de- good candidate for revival include * * * * * percent increase in life expectancy compounds in the water. However, who are charged with the responsi- laws, the nine justices heard arguments on Tuesday and Wednesday. the shoes of government officials extinction from theory into some- how desirable it would be to have Dear EarthTalk: I was wonder- forAmericans over the last century. traces of chloramine in the water bility of defending the constitution- preside over debates or mere policy That question relates to the fact ing, government lawyers say. for purposes of defending the con- thing that we are all likely to see in it around, how practical it would be ing how toxic chlorine is, because Indeed, some consider the chlori- may not be to everyone’s liking ei- ality of challenged laws have opted disputes. Instead, would-be litigants that the Obama administration As if this situation wasn’t com- stitutionality of the initiative. our own lifetimes. to bring it back, and whether or not my well water was just chlorinated nation of drinking water to be one ther, because it causes rashes after in both cases not to do so. must demonstrate that they have a didn’t simply refuse to defend plex enough, the high court has Opponents of Prop. 8 are urging Or so Revive & Restore, a “re-wilding” (returning it to a natu- yesterday and today the smell is of history’s greatest public health showering in a small percentage of In the DOMA case, President genuine stake in the dispute that can DOMA in court. Government law- asked yet another lawyer, Harvard the Supreme Court to reject the project of the Stewart Brand’s Cali- ral environment) would be possible. still strong. I have a 4-year-old achievements. people and can apparently increase Obama and Attorney General Eric be redressed by the court. yers presented arguments that mir- Law Professor Vicki Jackson, to view of California’s high court and fornia-based non-profit Long Now First up for Revive & Restore is daughter and I’m concerned. — But others aren’t so sure that any lead exposure in older homes as it Holder decided to stop defending On the other hand, if no one else rored those of the plaintiff – that argue the standing issue before the rule that the Prop. 8 organizers lack Foundation, likes to think. The the passenger pigeon, which was Rose Smith, via e-mail chlorine in drinking water should leaches the heavy metal off old the federal statute in court after con- can take up the defense of certain DOMA should be struck down as court from a perspective indepen- standing. If the high court agrees, group is creating a movement hunted from a population of billions According to the U.S. Environ- be considered safe. Opponents of pipes. cluding that it was unconstitutional. challenged measures, it would seem unconstitutional. In essence, both dent of any other parties. She main- the Ninth Circuit decision would be around de-extinction, and is taking in the 19th century to extinction by mental Protection Agency (EPA), chlorination point to studies link- Another option, though some- But the administration agreed to to afford government officials an sides of what is supposed to be an tains in her brief that neither the vacated and the case would end, the lead on efforts to bring back the 1914. The group has enlisted the chlorine levels of four parts per ing repeated exposure to trace what costly, would be to purchase continue enforcing DOMA until a opportunity to game the system to adversarial proceeding were advo- House Republican leadership nor with the justices bowing out of the passenger pigeon while helping out help of bird experts around the million or below in drinking wa- amounts of chlorine in water with a machine to purify the water. definitive ruling in the courts. undermine duly-enacted laws with cating the same result. the US government have standing controversy without ever address- on other ongoing efforts to restore world to contribute to the project, ter—whether from a private well or higher incidences of bladder, rectal Ozonation units, which disinfect by DOMA bars same-sex spouses which they personally disagree. That is not a “case” as required to appeal the DOMA case. ing the broader constitutional is- other extinct species including Eu- and in February 2012 convened a municipal reservoir—are accept- and breast cancers. The problem adding ozone molecules to water from receiving more than 1,100 fed- In both cases, DOMA and Prop. by the Constitution. If a majority of justices agree, it sues. ropean aurochs, Pyrenean ibexes, meeting at Harvard University to able from a human health stand- lies in chlorine’s ability to interact and leave no residues, start at eral marriage benefits available to 8, interested parties intervened to That’s where the House leader- would mean that the court would The Prop. 8 case, Hollingsworth American chestnut trees, Tasma- coordinate the next steps. Currently point. Inexpensive home drinking with organic compounds in fresh around $9,000. Another choice opposite-sex spouses. defend the measures. ship comes in. Their lawyer pre- lack the necessary jurisdiction to v. Perry (12-144), is set for oral ar- nian tigers, California condors, Revive and Restore is busy se- water test kits (from $5 on up) that water to create trihalomethanes would be a UV light treatment ma- Similarly, the governor and at- In the DOMA case, a group of sented the kind of argument that hear the appeal and decide whether gument on Tuesday morning. The even wooly mammoths. quencing the DNA of the passen- can detect levels of chlorine and (THMs), which when ingested can chine—at $6,000 or more—which torney general of California de- Republican leaders of the House of normally would be presented by the DOMA is constitutional or not. DOMA case, US v. Windsor (12- The main rationale behind bring- ger pigeon’s nearest living relative, other elements in water are widely encourage the growth of free radi- cancels out viruses and bacteria by clined to defend the constitutional- Representatives decided to defend government – defending the consti- A similar “standing” issue arises 307), will be heard Wednesday ing back these long gone species the band-tailed pigeon, and is si- available from online vendors. Ad- cals that can destroy or damage vi- passing the water through UV light ity of Proposition 8, the 2008 bal- the constitutionality of the 1996 tutionality of the challenged statute. in the Prop. 8 case, and many legal morning. and others is to preserve multaneously gathering DNA from ministering the tests is easy and can tal cells in the body. Besides can- rays. The Clean Water Store is a lot initiative banning gay marriage federal marriage law, which passed So the case was adversarial, but analysts say it is even thornier than A decision is expected by late biodiversity and genetic diversity, some 1,500 preserved passenger provide parents with a way to in- cer, exposure to THMs has been reputable vendor and good online in that state. Nonetheless, Califor- 85 to 14 in the Senate and 342 to only if the House leadership’s par- in the DOMA case. June. undo harm that humans have caused pigeon specimens. The group hopes volve kids in science for a practical linked to other health issues includ- source for such water treatment nia officials continued to enforce 67 in the House, and was signed by ticipation is credited with the sta- in the past, restore diminished eco- to combine this biological and ge- purpose right at home. ing asthma, eczema, heart disease equipment. the constitutional amendment by then-President Bill Clinton. tus of a full party to the dispute. systems and advance the science of netic material to reintroduce the Chlorine was first used in drink- and higher miscarriage and birth de- Perhaps the most sensible and refusing to issue any new marriage In the Proposition 8 case, orga- The Obama administration re- preventing extinctions. once abundant species. ing water to reduce waterborne in- fect rates. affordable approach is to filter the licenses to same-sex couples until nizers of the 2008 ballot initiative jects this view. Justice Department While de-extinction may seem In response to critics who ques- fectious diseases in Jersey City, Those with their own private water at the faucets and taps. Car- a final court ruling on the issue. entered the case to argue in defense lawyers insist that for purposes of only theoretical at this point, biolo- tion the logic of bringing back ex- New Jersey more than a century wells who are skittish about chlo- bon-based tap- or pitcher-mounted There is no question about the of the state constitutional amend- establishing standing, the underly- gists are already knocking on its tinct species in a world potentially ago. It was so effective at destroy- rine have other options for disin- filters can work wonders in remov- legal standing of same-sex couples ment that passed 52 percent to 48 ing “case” is a simple tax dispute door. In 2003, Spanish researchers unprepared to host them, Brand, ing potentially harmful bacteria and fecting their water. One baby step ing impurities from drinking water. to file lawsuits complaining that percent and was endorsed by seven between the United States and the used frozen tissue from the last founder of the Whole Earth Cata- viruses that the practice soon spread would be to replace chlorine with They can even be installed on they are being treated as second- million California voters. plaintiff, Edith Windsor, who is Pyrenean ibex, which had died three log, counters that it’s our job to try far and wide. Today some 98 per- chloramine, an ammonia derivative shower heads for those with sensi- class citizens under DOMA and The so-called “standing” ques- seeking a $363,000 estate tax re- years earlier, to clone a new living to fix “the hole in nature” we cre- cent of water treatment facilities in that doesn’t dissipate into the envi- tive skin. Proposition 8. tion arising in both the DOMA and fund. Since the US government has twin (birthed by a goat). While the ated. “It’s our fault that some of the U.S. use some form of chlorine ronment as rapidly as chlorine and * * * * * There is also no question about Prop. 8 cases is whether the parties still not cut a refund check for baby ibex died of respiratory fail- these crucial species have been to clean drinking water supplies. the legal standing of the president that intervened in the litigation in Windsor, the US still retains stand- ure within 10 minutes of its birth— completely wiped out, so we should The American Water Works Asso- and attorney general to defend the place of government officials have a common problem in early clon- dedicate our energy to bringing ciation (AWWA), a trade group rep- constitutionality of DOMA in the an interest in the case sufficient ing efforts—the de-extinction them back,” he says. “It may take resenting water utilities across the courts, or the legal standing of the enough to trigger standing under the California governor and attorney high court’s precedents. general to defend Prop. 8 in the In 1987, the justices upheld an courts. effort by New Jersey legislators to The question hanging over the defend a law when executive DOMA and Prop. 8 cases is whether branch officials in the state refused someone else can take up the de- to do so. What is unclear in the con- fense of DOMA or Prop. 8 when text of DOMA is whether standing government officials decline to do must be sought by the full Congress so. (both House and Senate) or just the Although it might seem little House of Representatives, as in the more than a legal technicality, the DOMA case. issue of who has standing to litigate A second question raised by the in federal court is a significant mat- justices themselves is whether the ter. The Constitution limits the actions of the Obama administra- courts’ jurisdiction to actual “cases” tion in the DOMA case undermined or “controversies.” the executive branch’s own legal US judges are not permitted to standing in the case.

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Carla Pellegrino, Celebrity Chef/Owner of the Bratalian Restaurant. The Australian Bee Gees at the Excalibur Hotel

Josh Strickland of “PEEPSHOW” at Planet Hollywood Hotel is signing autographs with the other celebrities. Page 14 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 March 27-April 2, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 15 Callaghan House Concert Tour is her live performance: the inter- ENTERTAINMENT action with other musicians onstage, the improvisational wiz- ardry and the sheer passion that can This Week be felt.” Adds Abstract Logix: Grantis alternately echoes whisper-to-a- in Las Vegas AcademyAwardsInterviewsalongtheRedCarpet scream blues snippets of Hendrix, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton, before Illusionist Jan Rouven (“Illusions,” Riviera Hotel), Carla Pellegrino Celebrity Chef/Owner exploring feels from metal to jazz.” TheCurrent.Org raves about Ida By Mike Kermani of the Bratalian Restaurant and members of the “Australian Bee Gees” (Excalibur Hotel)” Nielsen (deemed by Bass Player.com as “Prince’s Funk Prin- By Sandy Zimmerman was amazing in the ‘Silver Lining cess”) and drummer Hannah Ford Murray’s new show time is 4 pm Showroom April 13 and 14. Las Vegas Tribune Playbook!’” stating: “Nielsen and Ford prove to as he wanted to let more families Having earned the nicknames Photos by Sandy Zimmerman Members of the “Australian Bee be a powerhouse rhythm section.” have a chance to see his show as “The Merchant of Venom” and “Mr. As a show reviewer, there were Gees” tribute show (Excalibur), GuitarCenter.com echoes of Ford: spring break and summer are ap- Warmth,” (the latter coined affec- so many celebrities that I recog- stopped for an interview. Wayne “From the moment the show opens proaching. tionately by Johnny Carson), nized along the Red Carpet. Jan felt, “Our show” is as close as we until it closes, you will feel the ex- Murray starts his new contract Rickles’ style of comedy is never Rouven’s amazing illusions (“Illu- can get to the original Bee Gees. We citement and power of Hannah’s Monday March 18, 2013, 6 days a mean-spirited and all part of his act. sions” at the Riviera) seemed so have been doing the show for a long assault on her drum kit.” week (Fridays dark) right through It has been said that being “zinged” dangerous, more than many of the time and approach it from a mod- Tickets, starting at $55 (plus ap- till Sept. 2, 2013. As well as by Rickles is like “wearing a badge other magicians around Las Vegas. ern perspective- the Bee Gees to- plicable service fees), are on sale Murray’s ‘sidekick’LEFTY will be of honor.” Jan commented, “I like life day. now at the Hard Rock Hotel Box back with some comical additions Rickles took his first step toward threatening stunts in my show. I go He continued about the Acad- Office, all Ticketmaster locations, and Chloe Crawford, his wife, who national fame in 1957, when underwater tied in chains and have emy Awards. “With my experience online at Ticketmaster.com or was just featured in this month’s Rickles spotted Frank Sinatra in the only one minute to escape. Then I in musical theater, I think “Les charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000. ‘Sports Illustrated’ Magazine! audience at a nightclub in Miami lie on a flat bed where swords fall Miserables” is groundbreaking re- * * * * * Murray is also one of the fea- Beach. The still-unknown Rickles from above with audience partici- cording their live singing for the MURRAY SAWCHUCK tured headliners of the reality show eyed Sinatra and said, “I just saw pation. It’s tough every night, this first time. The show business per- IS BACK!!! ‘The Real Headliners of Las Vegas’ your movie, ‘The Pride and the Pas- is very dangerous. People like to see son in me likes “Les Miserables” This weekend MURRAY loads which is currently being edited in sion,’ and I want to tell you, the dangerous acts.” but everybody is sayingArgo.Argo his show back into the Tropicana Los Angeles over the next 2 cannon was great. Make yourself at I asked, “Tonight is all about the is great I just saw it the other night Hotel - Laugh Factory theatre! months. Murray stars in the reality home, Frank. Hit somebody.” movies. Do you go out when you actually.” By Mike Kermani shows will take Callaghan Across The weather was cold so it was pilot with his friends Marc Savard, Sinatra, whose pet name for Rickles are not living dangerously on For information about other Las Vegas Tribune America. a great time to take 8 weeks off to Gordie Brown, Frank Marino, and was “bullet-head,” enjoyed Rickles stage?” events, contact Variety, the British born, Nashville-based * * * * * go on tour of the Caribbean. Zowie Bowie. so much that he returned to see him Jan said, “I live by the Santa Fe Children’s Charity. www.onalv.org * * * * * singer-songwriter Callaghan is PRINCE & HIS Murray worked on two TV when he was performing in Los Station Hotel and am finished by www.varietysn.org “MR. WARMTH” DON planning a special coast-to-coast 3RDEYEGIRL BAND shows. One where he is a regular Angeles, and encouraged other ce- 9:00 p.m., so on my way home I Variety, The Children’s Charity RICKLES AT ORLEANS tour called “Callaghan Across PRINCE, seven-time Grammy on Hallmarks ‘Home & Family and lebrities to see his act. stop by the theater. That’s the nice of Southern Nevada, (a 501 (c) 3 America,” which will see her per- Award winner and Multi-Platinum the other TLC’s ‘4 Houses’! Later Returning to Las Vegas for a Rickles soon became the “in” thing about Las Vegas I can see a organization), serves special needs form house concerts each night as artist, announced today that he will this year he plays the regular role record-smashing 54th consecutive comic among Hollywood stars, late movie after my show.” children in the Las Vegas Valley. she makes her way from Boston on be embarking on a nine-city West or none other than ‘Murray The year, internationally renowned co- who flocked to see him to become I like the James Bond movies * * * * * May 3rd to Berkeley, CA by June Coast U.S. tour this Spring. The Magician’ on the Jadagrace Show median, actor and entertainer Don a target of his insults. Sinatra’s con- because they have all of those ma- SUGGESTIONS: Do you have 2nd. She is scheduled to appear in tour will introduce to PRINCE’s airing on CBS in April! Rickles will perform at The Orleans tinuing support helped Rickles be- chines and new ideas which gives a favorite comedian, singer, pro- Las Vegas on May 30. The tour, fans his new, all-female backing come a popular performer in Las me inspiration for my live show. duction show, magician, group, or which will visit 22 towns in a band, 3RDEYEGIRL, featuring gui- Vegas, where he first started in As far as the Academy Awards, entertainer appearing in Las Ve- 1959, and has been a headliner ever Jan Rouven of the “Illusions” at the Riviera Hotel month, highlights the growing im- tarist Donna Grantis, bass guitarist I chose Lincoln” because I came gas? Just let us know about your portance of house concerts in the Ida Nielsen and drummer Hannah since. from Europe to the United States become a chef? favorite and you may win free show changing touring landscape and Ford. PRINCE and 3RDEYEGIRL Shortly after being discovered and like to watch movies with Carla reminisced, “I started in tickets or other prizes. Send the music industry. will make a stop at The Joint at Hard by Sinatra, Rickles made his acting American history. I liked the whole the kitchen helping my mom in her name of your favorite, reasons for Callaghan is no stranger to more Rock Hotel & Casino for four debut in 1958’s “Run Silent Run mood of the movie.” catering business since I was 10 so your choice, name, e-mail address, traditional touring. She has per- shows on Friday, April 26 and Sat- Deep.” The movie was a hit, Carla Pellagrino’s restaurant it came naturally. Since I grew up and telephone number to: P. O. Box formed across the country in clubs urday, April 27. Tickets are on sale launching Rickles towards a cel- (Celebrity Chef/Owner of the new in Brazil and lived in Italy my new #750211, Las Vegas, NV. 89136. and theaters, and over the past year now. ebrated career as a movie, televi- Braitalian Restaurant, in restaurant, Bratalian, means Brazil For information or any questions, has shared stages with Shawn 3RDEYEGIRL recently made sion and theater actor. His still- Henderson) and now she was here Italian which is my nick name.” please call Sandy Zimmerman at Mullins, Griffin House, Matthew their national television debut on growing television and film resume on the Red Carpet. Carla spoke about the Academy 731-6491 or email her at Sweet, Steve Forbert, Michelle NBC’s “Late Night With Jimmy includes roles in “Casino,” “Kelly’s How does a beautiful woman Awards, “I think Robert di Nero [email protected]. Malone, Matthew Perryman Jones, Fallon,” in which PRINCE and the Heroes,” “The Rat Race,” all three Michael McDermott and more, and band performed his newly released “Toy Story” films, HBO’s “Tales also performed on the Cayamo song “Screwdriver” and classic From the Crypt,” and Bravo’s “My Cruise in January. tune “Bambi.” New music from Life on the D-List” with Kathy Alongside that traditional tour- PRINCE is available exclusively at Griffin. In 2011, he made a surprise ing model, like many emerging art- 3RDEYEGIRL.com, including appearance in a “cliff-hanger” epi- ists she has embraced house con- “Screwdriver,” “Breakfast Can sode as the “thought to be dead” certs as an innovative and effective Wait” and “RNR Remix 7,” and husband of Betty White’s charac- way for people to connect with her more. ter on the TV Land comedy “Hot music. For listeners, house shows PRINCE has been named the #1 In Cleveland.” Later in the year, he offer a relaxed and intimate way to guitarist of all-time on Earth- returned to the show for the “pay- hear live music in the company of Audio.Tutsplus.com; and off.” He recently appeared on friends. For independent artists like 3RDEYEGIRL is already turning Showtime’s new series “Inside Callaghan, they offer a means to critics’ heads. Says TheStar.com: Comedy,” where fellow comedian form a strong connection with new “Prince has a new backup band, David Steinberg interviewed him. fans, make new friends, and stay on 3rdEyeGirl, that’s talented, tight In 2000, the road making music. and together as they come.” Says Rickles received one of the high- “House concerts have helped me Sticky Magazine of guitarist Donna est honors in the entertainment establish myself in the USA and Grantis: “the full impact of Grantis business, when he received a star kept me on the road doing what I on the famed Hollywood Walk of love,” says Callaghan. “Since mov- Fame. ing to the States, I have done more Rickles has received two and more of them. I really enjoy Primetime Emmy Awards, includ- getting a chance to perform in the ing Best Individual Performance in intimate setting of someone’s liv- a Variety or Musical for the 2008 ing room. Those living rooms be- HBO special “Mr. Warmth: The come listening rooms, and the in- Don Rickles Project.” In 2009, Carla Pellegrino, Celebrity Chef/Owner of the Bratalian Restaurant. The Australian Bee Gees at the Excalibur Hotel teraction between the audience and cable network TV Land honored artist at these events creates a strong Rickles with the “Legend Award.” bond. The vibe is laid back and re- Rickles’ best-selling memoir laxed, so you feel like you’re per- “Rickles’ Book” was released in forming to a room of friends.” 2007, and was followed up with the The UK-born performer moved 2008 title “Rickles’ Letters.” to the USA in summer 2010 to col- In spring 2012, Rickles joined laborate with Grammy nominee David Letterman as the only per- Shawn Mullins. Mullins produced formers to receive the her debut album Life In Full Colour prestigious†“Johnny CarsonAward which was released on May 1st for Comedic Excellence” at The 2012. Playing guitar and keyboard, Comedy Awards, aired on Comedy Callaghan delivers a stunning vo- Central. The award was presented cal, and a sound which combines to Rickles by Jon Stewart and Rob- shades of folk, rock and pop into a ert DeNiro. fusion of feeling and melody. The In addition to recurring dates in first single from her album, “Best Las Vegas at The Orleans, Rickles Year,” received airplay on Triple A continues to be a popular performer stations across the country, as well in venues throughout the country. as on the nationally-syndicated Lorna Luft will open each show. showAcoustic Café. Billboard.com Luft is a celebrated stage, film and called the album “a 12-track set in- television actress, best-selling au- fused with... immediate hooks.” thor, recording artist and Emmy- New Jersey’s Aquarian Weekly nominated producer. She is the said: “Life In Full Colour by daughter of legendary entertainer Callaghan proves that this Brit has Judy Garland and producer Sid been listening to her Joni Mitchell, Luft. Bonnie Raitt and Sheryl Crow Showtime each evening is 8 p.m. records. ÖGirl can write. Girl can Tickets are available starting from sing. Girl can play piano. Girl has $79.95, plus tax and convenience captured my heart. Callaghan, oh fees, and can be purchased at any Callaghan, sing me back home.” Coast Casinos Box Office, by call- A long-time Mullins fan, ing 365-7075, or visiting Callaghan reached out to the singer- www.orleanscasino.com. songwriter in 2009 through * * * * * MySpace. After Mullins agreed to Mike Kermani is an entertain- a rare collaboration, Callaghan left ment writer for the Las Vegas Tri- her London digs and boarded a bune newspaper. He writes a weekly plane headed for the American column in this newspaper. To con- tact Mike Kermani, email Josh Strickland of “PEEPSHOW” at Planet Hollywood Hotel is signing autographs with the other celebrities. South. Now in May 2013, 25 house mkermani@ lasvegas tribune.com Page 16 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 “CeeLoGreenisLOBERACE”atPlanetHollywood By Jerry Fink submissions take the stage Satur- first EP There’s No Sympathy for Las Vegas Tribune day, Mar. 23, at 10 p.m. the Dead in 2006. The band fol- Effective immediately, all The Riviera Casino & Hotel’s lowed with its first studio release Wednesday performances of search for its next comic headliner Dying Is Your Latest Fashion. Fol- “CeeLo Green is LOBERACE” at has reached the semifinal level as lowing lineup changes, the band Planet Hollywood will take place 16 people from around the country welcomed former blessthefall front at 9 p.m have been selected out of 226 en- man Craig Mabbitt and released Recently welcomed to Las Ve- tries to compete in four events. All This War Is Ours in 2008 which gas by riding down the famed Las comedians, both amateur and pro- debuted at #35 on the Billboard Vegas Strip with a flaming piano fessional, were asked to submit a charts. The band’s newest single surrounded by dancing showgirls, 3-5 minute video with the winner “Ungrateful” from the upcoming CeeLo Green has proven that he is earning a one-week headlining gig album of the same name is set for Ticket Pricing: $75 - $150 (plus uted to its longevity and success. ready to take on the “Bright Lights” at the iconic Riviera Comedy Club. release May 14. applicable tax and handling fee) Each week, The Improv show- of Las Vegas. The mega superstar Four comedians performed on * * * * * Tickets may be purchased in per- cases three of the funniest and is now in the midst of his highly- Mar. 23. Four more will perform TRACY LAWRENCE son at The Colosseum Box Office freshest faces in comedy, creating anticipated two-month residency, each night March 30, Apr. 6 and 13 TO PERFORM AT at Caesars Palace (10 a.m. to 10 a show that is always unique and “CeeLo Green is LOBERACE,” at at 10 p.m. One winner from each VEIL PAVILION p.m.), by phone at 1-800-745-3000 definitely funny. The comedians Planet Hollywood. semifinal will compete in the finale Saturday,April 13, Doors 7 p.m., or on www.ticketmaster.com key- who will perform March 26 – “CeeLo Green is LOBERACE” on Saturday, Apr. 20, to coincide Show 8 p.m. Tickets on-sale now. word: “Jerry Seinfeld.” For groups March 31 are: is an electrifying, musical journey with the 58th Anniversary of the Country singer Tracy Lawrence of 20 or more, call (702) 731-7208. Allan Havey: Allan Havey is into the colorful world of CeeLo’s opening of the Riviera Casino & takes the stage at Veil Pavilion in- * * * * * considered one of the best stand-up brainchild, “LOBERACE.” Hotel.All of these competitions are side Silverton Casino Hotel on Sat- ACM WEEKEND AT comedians preforming today, and Visually, the production captures open to the public and free to at- urday, April 13 at 8 p.m. FREMONT STREET according to the New York Times CeeLo’s flamboyant sense of style tend. Honky-tonk singer Tracy EXPERIENCE RETURNS he is “cocksure, irreverent, and very and over-the-top creativity, paired * * * * * Lawrence was one of the ‘90s most The Academy of Country Mu- funny.” Havey’s comedy has been with brilliant 3-D graphics and sur- APRIL FIRST FRIDAY formidable hit makers in country sic and Las Vegas announced today presented at the “Just For Laughs prise appearances throughout the LAS VEGAS music. His debut album Sticks and that for the seventh consecutive Comedy Fesitval ” in Montreal, the show. There’s magic, 10 amazingly “THE RITE OF SPRING” Stones was released in 1991 and the year, ACM Weekend at Fremont “Kilkenny Comedy Festival” in Ire- talented (and flexible) female danc- First Friday Las Vegas arts and lead single, of the same name, be- Street Experience will be taking land, the “Aspen Comedy Festival” ers that are sure to make you blush, culture festival continues to evolve came a #1 hit on country radio with place on Friday, April 5th and Sat- in Colorado, “Comic Relief IV and and a larger-than-life wardrobe and and draw huge crowds from around multiple top 10 singles to follow. urday, April 6. On the heels of the V” and the “New York Comedy impressive stage design that out- the valley and beyond for a night In 1993, Lawrence released the ACM Party for a Cause Festival at Festival.” He has toured Australia glams and out-clevers anything of art, music, food and more. First multi-platinum selling album Ali- The Orleans Hotel and Casino, this and Europe and currently headlines you’ve seen from the international Friday recently celebrated 10 years bis. ultimateACM after party continues in clubs and colleges across the Lady Killer to date. of art and community, and this The album produced four top in downtown Las Vegas at Fremont United States. One hit after another, CeeLo month’s event on Friday, April 5 singles including: the title track, Street with two nights of all-star Gene Pompa: Gene Pompa’s takes the stage with non-stop high celebrates Vegas’ beautiful spring “Can’t Break It to My Heart,” “My concerts headlined by Gary Allan offbeat perspective on comedy energy to perform powerful covers weather and performance art on the Second Home” and “If the Good and Jake Owen and featuring per- brings universal themes to his of music that inspires him, from streets of downtown. Die Young.” Lawrence’s latest formances by Randy Houser, Chris stand-up and crosses all racial and Rod Stewart to INXS, as well as hits * * * * * single “Stop Drop and Roll” was Janson, Jana Kramer, Kip ethnic lines. Pompa has appeared of his own, including “Bright LV CORVETTES released late last year and a new Moore,Joe Nichols and Sunny on NBC’s “Late Night with Conan Lights,” “Crazy” and “Forget You.” ASSOCIATION REVS UP album is expected in May 2013. Sweeney. O’Brien” and CBS’ “The Late Late The 90-minute show – or dance- FUNDRAISING EFFORTS * * * * * Hosted by three-time ACM On- Show with Craig Kilborn.” Pompa party – is guaranteed to get you on As the city’s largest group of HEART TO PERFORM AT Air Personality of the Year Award has starred in his own half-hour your feet and is the perfect pre-party Corvette enthusiasts, the members GREEN VALLEY RANCH winner Blair Garner, ACM Week- “Comedy Central Presents” special for a night out in Vegas. of the Las Vegas Corvettes Asso- Multi-platinum rockers and up- end at Fremont Street Experience in addition to being featured on Tickets for the following perfor- ciation pride themselves on their coming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will once again feature a free and Showtime, HBO, MTV, mun2, mances are on-sale now: philanthropic efforts by becoming inductees Heart are returning to Las open-to-the-public concert begin- Galavision and the Game Show March involved in numerous fundraisers Vegas with a performance at the ning at 9:00pm both nights and per- Network. Wednesday-Saturday, March 27, and community events throughout Grand Events Center inside Green formances on two stages. ACM Steve Simeone: Steve Simeone 28, 29, 30 the year. Valley Ranch resort on Friday,April Weekend at Fremont Street Expe- has spent the last ten years honing April So touched by the death of 5 at 8 p.m. rience, ACM Party for a Cause, his craft of stand-up comedy. He is Wednesday-Saturday,April 3, 4, Metro Sergeant Henry Prendes who Tickets are $39, $59, $69 and THE ACM EXPERIENCE and a regular performer at Hollywood’s 5, 6 was killed in the line of duty while $79 plus tax and applicable fees and more will all be taking place in con- most prestigious comedy clubs in- Wednesday-Saturday, April 10, responding to a domestic violence go on sale Friday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. junction with “The Week Vegas cluding The Comedy Store, The 11, 12, 13 call in 2006, the LVCA contacted Doors open at 7 p.m. and guests Goes Country,” leading up to the Improv, and The Laugh Factory. (Wednesday shows start at 9 Prendes’ widow, Dawn, to offer under 21 must be accompanied by 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF When Simeone is not headlining p.m. Thursday and Friday shows their support. Upon learning about an adult. Tickets can be purchased COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a clubs on his own, he can be seen on start at 11 p.m. Saturday shows start Henry’s Place Foundation and her at any Station Casinos Reward Cen- star-studded event honoring coun- the road with The Playboy Comedy at midnight). plans to build a youth camp in his ter and The Fiestas, by logging onto try music’s best and introducing the Tour, Pauly Shore andAndrew Dice Tickets range in price from honor, the LVCA continues to in- www.sclv.com/concertsor through industry’s hottest emerging talent. Clay. Simeone is a proud member $49.50 to $149.50 for table seating. clude the organization in its Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or TheACMAwards will be broadcast of “Comics On Duty” and has en- Ticket prices do not include tax and fundraising efforts. Each year, the www.ticketmaster.com. For com- LIVE from the MGM Grand Gar- tertained our troops around the fees. For tickets, visit the Planet club’s members and friends attend plete tour details, visit www.heart- den Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, globe on four continents. Hollywood Box Office, call 800- a Las Vegas Wranglers hockey music.com. April 7th, 2013 at 8:00 PM live ET/ Shows are at 8:30 p.m. and 10 745-3000 or visit the website game at the Orleans Arena and do- Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson delayed PT on the CBS Television p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. www.ticketmaster.com. nate a portion of their group ticket first showed the world that women Network. Tickets are $29.05 or $44.95 (plus * * * * * sales to Henry’s Place. can rock when their band, Heart, * * * * * applicable taxes and fees) for VIP TICKETS TO “BILLY Earlier this month, the LCVA, stormed the charts in the 1970s with THE IMPROV tickets that include special seating, ELLIOT THE MUSICAL” along with several members of the hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic AT HARRAH’S: an Improv t-shirt and post-show AT THE SMITH CENTER Las Vegas Metro Police Depart- Man,” “Barracuda” and “Straight MARCH 26 – MARCH 31 meet-and-greet with the comics. NOW ON SALE ment, purchased a total of 130 tick- On,” among others. Not only did the The world-famous Improv at Special two-for-one tickets are also “Billy Elliot the Musical” will ets, donating $1,000.00 to Henry’s Wilson sisters lead the band, they Harrah’s Las Vegas is the longest- available for locals for the 10 p.m. be The Smith Center for the Per- Place – the highest single amount wrote the songs and played the in- running comedy club on the Las show. Tickets are available at forming Arts May 14 – 19. raised over the last five years - struments too, making them the first Vegas Strip. The Improv’s ability to Harrah’s Box Office(702-369- Based on the international bringing the total donation amount women in rock to do so. Heart con- showcase young comedians, as well 5223) and online at smash-hit film and featuring music to $4,200.00 since the organization tinued topping the charts through as bring in big names, has attrib- www.harrahslasvegas.com. by Elton John, book and lyrics by began supporting the non-profit. the 1980s and 1990s, with huge hits Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Henry’s Place Foundation, a including “These Dreams,” Darling and direction by Stephen 501(c)3 organization, was formed “Alone,” “What About Love,” “If Daldry, “Billy Elliot the Musical” in 2006 to honor Metro Sgt. Henry Looks Could Kill” and “Never,” has earned critical acclaim around Prendes who gave his life protect- showcasing the sisters’ enormous the world and was the winner of ten ing his hometown community of talents as musicians and singers. 2009 Tony Awards including Best Las Vegas. Henry’s story continues Heart has sold more than 30 mil- Musical. to receive national attention and has lion albums, sold out arenas world- The production has been even been published in three books: wide and found its way into the awarded 81 national and interna- “Uncensored Grace” by Jud soundtrack of American life tional awards including ten Tony Wilhite, “True Blue” by Lt. Randy through radio, motion pictures and Awards, Best Musical by the New Sutton, and (in French) “Au Coeur television. In 2013, the band will York Drama Critics Circle, Drama de L’action: Police American by be inducted into the Rock and Roll Desk, Drama League and Outer Sebastien Fremont.” Our U.S. Con- Hall of Fame. Critics Circle. gress passed The “Sergeant Henry * * * * * The show is produced by Uni- Prendes Memorial Act of 2006” to GARBAGE RETURNS versal Pictures Stage Productions, increase penalties for individuals TO THE PEARL Working Title Films, Old Vic Pro- who kill or conspire to kill police Alternative rockers Garbage re- ductions and NETworks Presenta- officers. Before his death, Henry turn to The Pearl Concert Theater tions, LLC. The production features and his family had the desire to start inside Palms Casino Resort on Fri- scenic design by Ian MacNeil, as- a camp facility for underprivileged day, April 12, 2013 at 8 p.m. Tick- sociate direction by Julian Webber, youth and teens affected by domes- ets start at $34, plus additional ser- costume design by Nicky tic violence. Henry’s dream is be- vice fees. Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick coming a reality with a 14-acre par- Garbage has sold more than 13 Fisher and sound design by Paul cel of land in Cedar City, UT as the million albums worldwide. They Arditti. Musical supervision and future home of Henry’s Place. have performed in over thirty-five orchestrations are by Martin Koch. * * * * * countries and have toured exten- Touring production direction is by SMASH MAGAZINE sively worldwide in support of Not Justin Martin and choreography is PRESENTS ESCAPE Your Kind Of People. JoyfulParties by Kathryn Dunn. THE FATE AT FREMONT The Pearl Box Office is open Additional information about COUNTRY CLUB daily from noon until 7 p.m. with “Billy Elliot the Musical” is avail- Smash Magazine presents Es- extended hours on select event able at www.BillyElliotTour.com. cape the Fate with special guests days. The Pearl is sponsored by Citi Guaranteed! Tickets are on sale March 22 at The Colour Morale, Glamour The and is now on Twitter. Please fol- The Smith Center Box Office, lo- Kill, As Thick As Thieves on Fri- low @PearlatPalms for concert an- cated at 361 Symphony Park Av- day, May 31, 5 p.m. at Fremont nouncements and event informa- Corporate, private, cruises, enue, by phone at 702-749-2000 or Country Club. Tickets are $18 in tion. 808-326-6868 (TTY) and online at advance, $21 day of show, plus any * * * * * schools, hospitals, libraries, www.TheSmithCenter.com. For service charges. Tickets go on sale SEINFELD RETURNS TO preferred seating and special rates Friday, March 15 and can be pur- THE COLOSSEUM festivals, birthdays, holidays... for groups of 10 or more, contact chased online at APRIL 12 AND 13 702-749-2348. www.ticketfly.com. This show is all Jerry Seinfeld returns to The many different characters. * * * * * ages; those under the age of 16 must Colosseum at Caesars Palace for RIVIERA’S NATIONWIDE be accompanied by a guardian 18+. two nights of his signature stand- Affordable. SEARCH FOR NEXT STRIP In 2005, Escape the Fate won a up comedy April 12 and 13. COMIC HEADLINER chance to open for My Chemical Show dates & time: Friday,April Call “Vegas Best Party” REACHES SEMIFINALS Romance on tour, leading them to 12 and Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 First four semifinalists from 226 a record deal and a debut of their p.m. at 831-454-6333 March 27-April 2, 2013 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / Page 17 HEALTH&LIFESTYLES RecycledPercussionbringsJunkRocktoTheQuad By Sandy Zimmerman Bowman and DJ Todd Griffin have Las Vegas Tribune averaged more than 250 shows a Photos by year since. Denise Truscello/Wire Image The band was introduced in liv- I was invited to the grand open- ing rooms across the country on the ing of Recycled Percussion at The hit TV show “America’s Got Tal- Quad Resort & Casino. ent” on NBC. 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The band has also From the moment you enter the performed at the 2010 Latin showroom, Recycled Percussion is Grammys, World MMA Awards, different. You are handed a drum- NBA and NFL halftime shows, con- stick and musical instrument, well, vention general session openers, pots and other things from the corporate events, college perfor- kitchen to bang together to make mances and more. your own version of music. Recycled Percussion appears at It’s fun and enticing! The Showroom at The Quad Satur- “We couldn’t be happier to kick- day through Thursday (dark Friday) off 2013 in our new home at The at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65.98 and Quad. The central location on The $76.98 (plus taxes and fees). Strip is perfect for our all-ages For information, call the Quad show,” said band leader Justin Box Office, at (800) 351-7400 or Spencer. “We’ve added in a lot of www.recycledpercussionband.com new creative elements to expand * * * * * our appeal and allow us to connect Award winning Sandy with our audiences on a deeper and Zimmerman has been involved in producing television programs, TV even more interactive level. We’re commercials, and travel specials really excited.” for 28 years. Sandy is a syndicated Formed in 1994 in New Hamp- Show and Dining Reviewer, travel shire at a high school talent show, writer, professional photographer Recycled Percussion’s first perfor- and talk show host of the Las Ve- mance gave birth to the style of gas Today Show and Discover the music now known as junk rock. Ultimate Vacation travel specials. Justin Spencer, who has been For information or questions about named the world’s “fastest extreme Sandy’s columns, contact Sandy drummer,” along with fellow drum- Zimmerman at P. O. Box #750211, mer Ryan Vezina, guitarist Matt Las Vegas, NV. 89136 Page 18 / LAS VEGAS TRIBUNE / March 27-April 2, 2013 PLACES TO GO QUICK GETAWAYS Cheebo’s Restaurant Cares!

By Sandy Zimmerman Las Vegas Tribune Photos by Sandy Zimmerman Sandro Reinhardt, Cheebo’s Co- Owner/Executive Chef, discussed his philosophy, “After a day at the restaurant, I want to sleep at night knowing that I have fed people healthy food. All of my meats are grass-fed, with no hormones, anti- biotics or nitrates. The chickens are free- range and the fish are sustain- able caught wild or from the best farms.” Cheebo’s is different! Their in- teresting menu had so many entic- ing dishes not found in other res- taurants. You will see Greek, Ital- ian, Moroccan, French, and even Louisiana delights included in their Mediterranean menu. After finding cedar-plank grilled Scottish Salmon on the menu, I de- cided to experience the difference in taste. Sandro explained, “The farm raises Scottish Salmon organically, all the feed comes from nature. The salmon are kept in large pens with room enough for them to swim. These pens are well-kept and the fish are protected. The salmon cost a little more but we feel good serv- ing it.” The salmon was a big, 9-ounce, perfectly cooked meal with enough to take home to enjoy later! Sandro is so creative! His house- made Duck Confit dinner also tastes great as a DuckWich with roasted red pepper, arugula, and Swiss cheese! Salmon can go a long way as a main dish but if you are not so hungry, choose a Salmon Burger or Cheebo’s home-smoked Salmon Pizza. Sandro doesn’t use regular pork, he features Berkshire Pork Shoulder dinner and a Berk- shire PorkWich. You can try the all- natural Brisket dinner or the home- smoked Brisket Pizza. One-half pound of four cuts of grass-fed, Piedmontase beef. Sandro is proud of the signature Burger his father (co-owner) worked very hard creating what he thought was the perfect burger. They just had to add the secret sauce. The half-pound burger had Cheebo’s Restaurant Owner/Executive Chef Sandro Rheinhardt ground grass-fed, free-range other unique selections. Award winning Sandy Piedmontese beef from four differ- I appreciate when a restaurant Zimmerman has been involved in ent cuts of meat bought locally at owner cares enough to buy healthy producing television programs, TV the famous Farmer’s Market, on products then we know it will be a commercials, and travel specials Fairfax. very special meal. for 28 years. Sandy is a syndicated Ask the waiter to show you the Open 7 days, 8 am-11 pm, for Show and Dining Reviewer, Travel special way to eat a burger. They Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. For Writer, Health columnist, profes- prepare it in layers with a special information, call (323)-850-7070. sional photographer and talk show place for the tomatoes, lettuce and Cheebo’s Restaurant is located at host of the Las Vegas Today Show other ingredients so it will be good 7533 West Sunset Boulevard, cor- and Discover the Ultimate Vacation and juicy to eat! ner Sierra Bonita, in Hollywood. travel specials. For information or Cheebo’s offers 14 different piz- They are just a few blocks from the questions about Sandy’s columns, zas which include Truffled Mush- sights on Hollywood Boulevard. contact Sandy Zimmerman at rooms, Goat Cheese, Alfredo and www.cheebo.com (702)-731-6491.

Cedar-Plank Grilled Salmon — Scottish organically farmed salmon. Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder