FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 1, 2006 CONTACT: Steve George, Dir. of Communications (775) 684-5668

CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn*1 announced today (11/01/06) that a ceremony recognizing the recipients of the Governor’s Award for Achievement of Excellence in State Service for 2006 will be held on Friday, November 3, 2006, at The Station Grille in Carson City. The recipients will be honored for submitting recommendations to improve government efficiency, reduce demands on state staff, or to lower program or operational costs. The awards will be presented by Linda Law, Chair of Nevada’s Merit Award Board. Other members of the board include LeeAnn Easton, Terri Jacob, and Tracy Walters.*

“I am pleased to recognize the contributions of the recipients of the Governor’s Award for Achievement of Excellence in making state government more accountable and effective in serving the citizens of Nevada,” Gov. Guinn said.*2

State employees to be honored on November 3rd include Robert Drake, who works for the Nevada Department of Corrections, and Mark Theriault and Michon Dimit, both of whom are employed by the Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation’s Employment Security Division. Mr. Drake was awarded $500 for a maintenance suggestion at Nevada State Prison that avoided a shortage of beds during construction and saved the state more than $15 million in project costs. Mr. Theriault was awarded $400 for the development of a database that resulted in labor savings and more than $40,000 in collection cost savings for his division. Ms. Dimit received $200 for a recommendation to streamline the interactive voice response system related to weekly claims filing, which will reduce printing, photocopying, and computer use costs on an on-going basis.

Nevada’s Merit Award Board welcomes submissions of ideas for improving state government from all state employees. Information on the Governor’s Award for Achievement of Excellence in State Service can be found at http://dop.nv.gov, and by then clicking on the Merit Award Board tab.*3

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198

Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

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*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 70, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 50 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

*2. Office of the Governor. 'STATE EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED FOR EFFICIENCY AND COST-SAVING SUGGESTIONS,' "An E-mail from Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Washington Business and Technology Institute," (November 1, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: Governor Kenny Guinn's Office.
*3. Ibid.

Lined with political and judicial dignitaries on the Thursday's funeral services for Mike O'Callaghan at March 11, 2004, but there's no doubt the former Governor of Nevada O'Callaghan would have been elated to know that a hard-luck veteran like Norm had taken time to bid him farewell. Before the start of the service, Norm came into the crowded Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on crutches and took a seat.

"Norm was homeless when he first met O'Callaghan in the late 1980s. Now 79 years old, the World War II veteran never forgot his encounter on the street with the generous and caring former Nevada governor. Although O'Callaghan had been a war hero and hugely popular politician, he was known to the needy in Southern Nevada as one of a handful of nearly anonymous volunteers who, rain or shine, poured coffee and handed out doughnuts," wrote John Smith at his column.*1

"While U.S. Sen. Harry Reid led a heart-felt lineup of eulogists who included each of O'Callaghan's grown children, the church also held hundreds of others who'd also been touched by the bear-sized Irishman with the big grin and seemingly boundless capacity for caring. Homeless advocate linda Lera-Randle El sat beside Norm and couldn't help smiling at the thought the funeral had drawn such a broad spectrum of humanity to say goodbye to the people's governor." *2

Tom Daschle, Senae Democratic Leader, remembers O'Callaghan at the Senate in Washington, D. C.. One day after thousands of Nevadans paid their respects to former Gov. Mike O’Callaghan in Las Vegas, Daschle praised O'Callaghan on the Senate floor Friday. Daschle called Mike O'Callaghan "a true American Patriot and Hero --- who “ffought for the poor and the disenfranchised....each and every day of his life." *3

"Pepperdine University affirms
........
That truth, having nothing to fear from investigation, should be pursued relentlessly in every discipline
.........
That knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service." *4

Mike O'Callaghan, former Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. died February 6, 2004 at age 74. "To the end Las Vegas Sun Chairman Mike O'Callaghan's desk was awash in a sea of paperwork that covered every square inch od space." *5

"Teacher, boxer, Korean War hero, newspaperman, humanitarian and the most popular governor in state history: Nevadans remembered Mike O'Callaghan." *6

"Whether it was on the battlefield, in the boxing ring or in the political arena, anyone who tangled with Mike O'Callaghan never came away unscathed. He was a born fighter, the caliber of charater worthy of the pen of jack London and Earnest Heimingway." *7

"It's difficult to think of Nevada --- or the Las Vegas Sun --- without Mike O'Callaghan, but we are comforted by the knowledge that his spirit of giving and compassion will live on through the many thousands of lives he touched.' *8

"It goes well beyond what O'Callaghan did as a two-term governor --- proving incomparable help for seniors and consumers, increasing rights and representations for minorities and moving the state's educational system forward. O'Callaghan slowed down not a bit after his public life ended, traveling the world to advocate and fight for people, from Misito Indians in Nicaragua to the citizens of Israel." *9

"His door was always open. 'Gov. Mike' O'Callaghan welcome any reporter -- current, past, prospective -- into his office. ... When your door is alwas open, the world comes in. And Gov. Mike never turned it away." *10

"Former Governor Mike O'Callaghan, who passed away Friday morning, has been an inspiration to me since I was 15 years old." *8 "Mike was my teacher in school, but didn't just teach me things out of a book -- he also taught me how to finght, and how to stand up for what I believe. I will miss him, and Nevada will miss him," pointed out U. S. Senator Harry Reid at his Whip Round Up.*11

"I'm around people who think they're important. Here was a man who was important, and he always treated you with warmth and dignity and never pulled rank," said Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.*13

"Mike always directed his efforts toward the people who needed help. His reward was knowing that he did the right thing," said Brian Greenspun, Las Vegas Sun editor and President.*14

"As governor, he wasn't afraid of the media. Nor was he afraid to speak his mind," wrote Jane Ann Morrison.*15

"That's who Mike O'Callaghan was. He knew people by name, by who they were and by what made them tick. He never cared much for what they did or how successful they were, only that they were good parents or good children. And he didn't judge. He just understood." * 16

""I'LL NEVER understand how life can be so unfair at times -- why we have to lose people we love, people who mean so much o us.... How could you not love a man who gave so much of himself to so many people and asked for nothing inreturn?" *17

"Berkley was a college student in 1972.... Mike told me...Not knowing the young woman at all, Weinberger handed Berkley a chek. 'To tell you the impact that made in my life, there's no way I could ever repay Mike O'Callaghan for that,' said U. S. Congresswoman Shelley Berkley." *18

Mike O'Callaghan was born in September 10. 1929. His education included: (1) B. S., M. Ed. D., University of Idaho, 1956. (2) Post-grade work, Georgetown University, Claremont Graduate School in Economics, Colorado State and University of Nevada, Las Vegas. (3) University of Idaho Hall of Fame, St. Martin's College, Martin of Tours Model, six honorary doctorates.*19

A selection of awards and honors for Mike included; (1) Bronze Star with V for valor. (2) Silver star. (3) Nevada Judges Association Award, 1989. (4) First Place 1994 International Communications Service Award by the Republic of China. (5) David L. Simon Bridge Builder for Peace Award, presented by the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, 2004.*20 (6) Memorial Fellow of Public Administration, honored by the Public Administration Institution (PAI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on March 7, 2004.

"We're deeply sorry that we lost a hero of righteousness for our Asian American friends in Nevada. This brings to my mind the urgency of our times in this Silver State. We note the vanishing of many heroes that built the world of Nevada since the last few years. We recognize that the best way to honor those who have gone before us is to rise up and find the greatness in our own lives, the strength of charater, the vision and courage, the determination and selflessness to address the challenges that still lay before us," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI, on March 7, 2004 in Las Vegas.

"I knew that I had a friend and could speak freely with him. Mike O'Callaghan set a standard in this office that i have always worked to maintain. I lost a friend and a role model," said Governor Kenny Guinn of Nevada, U. S. A.*21

The following is the most recent post by us for the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn:*22

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2004

Print Version (Word) Contact: Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

GOV. GUINN STATEMENT ON GOV. MIKE O'CALLAGHAN

CARSON CITY - Gov. Kenny Guinn issued the following statement today on the passing of former Gov. Mike O'Callaghan.

"Nevada lost a treasure today. I lost a friend and a role model. As a veteran, he demonstrated how to proceed in life despite the loss of a limb. As a teacher in Henderson he influenced a generation of students. As Governor, he left a legacy as one of the most popular figures in our state's history, tackling such tough issues as the welfare of disadvantaged children, the preservation of Lake Tahoe and affordable housing in Las Vegas. As the editor of the Las Vegas Sun, he served not only as an important voice in Nevada, but also acted as its conscience. As a devoted husband and father, he took great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.

"As Superintendent of the Clark County School District, I could expect early morning telephone calls from Governor O'Callaghan. But more importantly, I knew that I had a friend and could speak freely with him. Mike O'Callaghan set a standard in this office that I have always worked to maintain.

"On behalf of the people of Nevada, Dema and I send our deepest condolences to the former First Lady, Carolyn, their children and grandchildren." *23

U. S. Senator Harry Reid served as the former Governor of Nevada Mike O'Callaghan's Lieutenant Governor. On March 11, 2004, Harry addressed a crowd of 2,000 at the memorial service for O'Callaghan.

He told the crowd that Mike was a close friend and trusted adviser for decades. "If you were doing your best, it was good enough for Mike. If you were right and fighting for it, Mike was by your side,' Harry told the crowd with tears in his eyes. "What more could someone ask for in a father figure than Mike O'Callaghan?" *24

We have the the "Whip Round Up" post here soon after we received the E-mail and Fax of it from the Office of Senator Harry Reid in Washington, D. C. this afternoon on March 12, 2004: *25

"Reid for Nevada"

Reid Works to Reduce Youth Suicide

*Senator Harry Reid introduced bipartisan legislation to prevent youth suicide. The bill would provide grants to develop early intervention and prevention programs in communities. Nevada has one of the highest suicide rates in the nation.

American Legion Honors Reid

*Recognizing his hard work on behalf of veterans, especially his fight to end the ban on concurrent receipt of retirement pay and disability benefits, the American Legion named Senator Reid one of its “U"Unsung Heroes" of the 108th Congress.

Working with Nevadans

*Nevada members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars visited with Senator Reid.

*In Washington D.C. for their annual conference, representatives from the Nevada League of Cities met with Senator Reid to discuss issues affecting communities across the Silver State.

Reid To Hold Hearing On Yucca Mountain Silica Exposure

*Senator Reid will be working in Nevada next week during the Senate recess. He will meet with senior citizens, PTA members, African American leaders and other groups, and will hold a hearing to investigate the exposure of workers at Yucca Mountain to toxic silica dust.

Senator Reid meets with members of Nevada VFW chapters, who discussed plans for a new Veterans Affairs hospital in Las Vegas, full funding for veterans health care, and the possibility of a new clinic for veterans in Elko.

"Week in Review"

Senate Approves Budget Resolution -
After a long day Thursday, the Senate early Friday morning approved a $2.4 trillion budget resolution for FY 2005 that would increase homeland security and military spending. The Republican majority defeated a series of Democratic amendments that would have added funding for veterans health care, law enforcement and education, by rolling back a portion of the tax cuts for people who make over $1 million a year and closing corporate tax loopholes.

Democrats did succeed in adding a “pay as you go?amendment to the budget, requiring that any future tax cuts be offset by reduced spending or other sources of revenue. Exceptions could be made only with a 60-vote majority. House Republican leaders have threatened to kill the “pay as you go?measure, however.

Tax Bill Tackles Outsourcing- A corporate tax bill
Support Builds for Drug Reimportation -
A move to allow reimportation of prescription drugs from Canada gained support last week. Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) said he can no longer justify voting against reimportation when prescriptions in Canada cost roughly half their price in the United States. And Mark McClellan, whom President Bush has nominated to head the Medicare program, promised to work with Senate leaders on the issue. Senator Reid has voted to allow the safe reimportation of drugs.

Daschle Remembers O'Callaghan -
One day after thousands of Nevadans paid their respects to former Gov. Mike O’Callaghan in Las Vegas, Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle praised O’Callaghan on the Senate floor Friday. Daschle called O'Callaghan “a true American Patriot and Hero --- who “fought for the poor and the disenfranchised --- each and every day of his life."

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will not be in session next week.

The Senate will convene Monday, March 22, at 12:00 noon, and resume consideration of the Foreign Sales Corporations (FSC/ETI) bill. No roll call votes will occur on Monday.

The next roll call vote will occur on Tuesday, March 23.

"INSIDER'S CALENDAR"
The Senate will convene Monday, March 8, at 12:00 noon, and begin consideration of the FY 2005 Budget Resolution. There will be no roll call votes on Monday.
Under the Budget Act, the resolution is limited to 50 hours of debate. The Senate is expected to complete action on the resolution prior to the March recess.
The Senate will not be in session during the week of March 15.

"Reid's Words"

"I am astounded that the Republican majority in the Senate is more worried about the bank accounts of multi-millionaires than the health of our nation’s veterans. I hope they will reconsider their refusal to roll back a portion of the tax cut for people who make over $1 million a year, so we can give our veterans the health care they need."

http://reid.senate.gov Fax: (202) 228-7362 Phone: (202) 224 - WHIP

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References

*1. Smith, John L.. 'Broad specrum of humanity bids farewell to people governor,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 12, 2004), p.1B.
*2. Ibid.
*3. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leade. 'Whip Round Up' "A Fax of the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 12, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.
*4. Pepperdine University. "2003-04 Academic Catalog, Graduate School of Education and Pshchology, Pepperdine University," (Malibu, California: Pepperdine University, 2003).
*5. Koch, Ed. 'Mike O'Callaghan: 1929-2004, Remembering Mike,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 1D.
*6. Vogel, Ed; and Kalil, J.M.. ''Governor Mike' dies,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 6, 2004), p.1A.
*7. Smith, John L.. 'O'callaghan leaves legacy of compassion to Silver State sorely in need of it,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 7, 2004), p.1B.
*8. Our Views. 'Nevadans will miss a great man,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 2D.
*9. Ralston, Jon. 'Lagacy of compassion, loyalty,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 2D.
*10. Snyder, Susan. 'We were governed by the best,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 7D.
*11. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leade. 'Whip Round Up --- March 5, 2004' "An e-mail of the Office U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 5, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.
*12. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leade. 'Whip Round Up' "A Fax of the Office of U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 5, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.
*13. From the Front. 'Prominent Nevadans remember O'Callaghan's warmth, honesty, intrgrity,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 6, 20040, p. 9A.
*14. Ibid.
*15. Morrison, Jane Ann. 'Mike O'Callaghan's calling card was his compassion, candor,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas, Nevada: las Vegas Review-Journal, march 6, 2004), p. 1B.
*16. Greenspun, Brian. 'A man of the people,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 3D.
*17. German, Jeff. 'Gov mike was like a father to all of us,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p.3D.
*18. From the Front. Ibid.
*19.. Koch, Ed. 'Mike O'Callaghan: 1929-2004, Remembering Mike,' "Las Vegas Sun," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Sun, March 7, 2004), p. 1D.
*20. Ibid
*21. From the Front.
*22. Ofiice of the Governor. 'Governor Guinn's Statement on Gov. Mike O'Callaghan -- March 5, 2004,' " An e-mail from the Office of Governor Kenny Guinn to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 6, 2004), Carson City, Nevada: Office of Governor Kenny Guinn.
*23. Ibid.
*24. Geary, Frank. 'Nevada remembers O'Callaghan --- Tears flow as friends, family bid farewell o the man who touched thousands,' "Las Vegas Review-Journal," (Las Vegas, Nevada: Las Vegas Review-Journal, March 12, 2004), p. 11A.
*25. Office of the Assistant Democratic Leade. 'Whip Round Up --- March 12, 2004' "An e-mail of the Office U. S. Senator Harry Reid to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 12, 2004), Washington, D. C.: Office of Senator Harry Reid.

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"Through the recommendations of our faculty members, including Justice of Nevada Supreme Court Michael L. Douglas, Distrct Judges Mark R. Denton and Valoria J. Vega, Las Vegas Constable Robert A. Gronauer, District Court Judge Cheryl B. Moss, Nevada Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County (CSCCC) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on August 24, 2006." The announcement was made by Dr. John Wang, Spokesman for WBTI, on August 28, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Upon informing of its plan for her distinguished appointment from WBTI, Nevada Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani wrote an e-mail to President Dr. Tony Lei that, "Thanks you very much for your kindness and I am honored with your appointments." *1

"It is truly an honor to be appointed by President Dr. Tony Lei as an Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution and Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County of Washington Business and Technology Institute. As Chairperson of Community Service Council of Clark County of WBTI, I'll utilize my best efforts and wisdom to promote professionalism, enhance community relations, and to continue WBTI's mission in engaging in projects and doing great things on community service for the Clark County," said Chris.

In righteousness, the poeple who cares about community service by the time of her or his professionalsim will alway winning the support by the citizens here in Nevada. Most of the faculty members in the Public Administration Institution (PAI) have been the revelators of this special trait during their elections. Many of them won the highest votes at their judicial and political elections. In joining the Institute as a faculty member, she or he enjoys the rebounded and fruitful experience of academic research and community service. "This position (Fellow of the PAI of WBTI) will undoublely porvide me with avenues for exploring improvements in public services to which I am most dedicated," said District Judge Valorie Vega after the winning of election in 2000.*2

"As Director of Public Administration Institution (PAI), it's my privilege to share a leadership role with Dr. Tony Lei and to have wonderful cooperation of all the faculty since PAI's establishment. Innovative in integrating his expertise in institutional management and spiritual value in education, Dr. Tony Lei's wisdom and efforts towards community service and academic endeavor have been very valuable. We expect the forthcoming work performance of Pan Pacific and Asian American Forum (PPAAF) founded by this Institute to help Improve the quality of life of the people and to contribute to the peosperity of this State," Said Dr. William Thompson.*3 Bill is former Chairman and now Professor of the Department of Public Administration of UNLV.

"Chris Giunchigliani’s life is a story of active community service, a commitment to education and children, and proven leadership. It is also a story of independence, determination and a way of life which prompted Las Vegas Life magazine to name Chris as "Best Role Model" in 2002," stated in the biography of Chris Giunchigliani. "Even her birth was a bit different than most. After her parents' marriage, the newly wed couple left for Italy for an extended visit to the senior Giunchigliani who was unable to return to America for the wedding. That’s how Chris Giunchigliani was born on November 27, 1954 to American parents in Lucca, Italy." *4

Chris’ family moved to Barrington, Illinois when Chris was a teenager. She graduated from Barrington High School in 1972. She then attended Avila College in Kansas City, Missouri. Chris worked in retail, bartended and waitressed to pay her way through college, graduating in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in special education.*5

"After teaching special education in Shawnee Mission, Kansas for two years, Chris moved to Las Vegas, and again worked her way through college, this time at UNLV, earning a master’s degree in education with special emphasis on the emotionally disturbed. Since then Chris has compiled more than 50 additional credit hours in post-graduate work," the biography continued.

"First elected to the Nevada State Assembly in 1990, Chris served in eight regular and five special sessions. During the times the legislature was not in session, Chris continued as a special education teacher in the school district's middle schools until Spring of 2003. Additionally, Chris has volunteered in a wide variety of community activities and has garnered a large number of awards for her service in the legislature and the community," concluded the biography of Chris Giunchigliani.*6

In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth and personal prosperity, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and silver country through: the power of public service that based on knowledge is the power of rightousness; the advancement of technology, entreprenueship, and innovation; and the spirit that knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.*7

"Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has endeavored to academic research, community service, and humane spirit since its establishment in January 8, 1996. Under the spiritual leaderhip of its Chairperson, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, WBTI has encouraged, designed, and implemented many outstanding events and projects for the enrichment of the lives of Nevada's visitors and residents. Through its honors to distinguished individuals of the country, WBTI has helped promote a vision and practice for Nevada to be a better place for residence and business," said Nevada Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani.

"It's our pleasure to invite a famous person of Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani's excellenct caliber whose expertise, integrity, and good personal traits will bring this Institute wih a perspective of millennium," said President Dr. Tony Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute on August 24, 2006. "Throughout her good career, she has accomplished a lot of legislative practices together with social services and has earned a fine reputation of conscientious and dedicated professionalism." *9

"Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader (now Democratic Leader) of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*10

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References

*1. Giunchigliani, Chris. 'I am honored with your appointments,' "An e-mail from Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani to President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI," (August 24, 2006), Las Vegas: Desk of Nevada Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani.
*2. Walsh, Jessie, Moss, Cheryl, and Chang, Tiffany. 'To our community and society with love -- the faith of PAI,' "Nevada Examiner," (September 28, 2001), Las Vegas, Nevada: Nevada Examiner.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Giunchigliani, Chris. 'A profile of Chris Giunchigliani,' "A search of 'Assemblywoman Chris Giunchigliani’ on the Google.com," (October 27, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*5. Ibid.
*6. Ibid.
*7. . Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Business - WBTI," (October 28, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*8. Douglas, Michael; Walsh, Jessie; and PAI of WBTI. 'Dr. Tony T. Lei enriches the lives of many in our community of Clark County and Nevada,' "A search of 'Business - WBTI' on the Aol.com," (October 27, 2006), U. S. A.: Aol.com.
*9. Chang, Tiffany. 'A theme of the event and dinner party to pay a special tribute to the Supreme Court Justice Nancy Becker ---Growing Value of the Fellowship of Public Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'Nancy Becker, Chief Justice of Nevada Supreme Court' on the Google.cn," (October 28, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*10. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valorie; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor' on the Yahoo.cn," (October 30, 2006), U. S. A.: Yahoo.cn.

***** "The secret of joy in work is contain in one word -- excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it." --- Pearl Buck*1

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Staging Chinese Identity Across the Pacific

Daphne P. Lei

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This project is a socio-political analysis of Chinese opera as practiced in various geo-political sites. Lei focuses on the notion of 'performing Chinese' in traditional opera in the 'contact zones', where two or more cultures, ethnicities, and/or ideologies meet and clash. Unlike traditional scholarship on Chinese opera, Lei's project examines theatrical and paratheatrical performance, theatre critique, ethnographic writings, local histories, and theories of performance, interculturalism, and transnationalism. To that end this book is an interdisciplinary work that seeks to create discourse among theatre and performance studies, Asian and Asian American studies, and transnational and diasporic studies. Operatic China is also a book rich in primary materials collected from the archives in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Introduction: Lotus and Mud - Chinese Theatre and the Eternal Frontier in Nineteenth-Century California Local, National and International Performance of Barbarians at the Turn of the Twentieth Century - Rebellion, Revolution and Theatricality in Late-Qing China - San Francisco Chinatown, Cantonese Opera and the New Millennium - The Global Consensus in Chinese Opera on Stage and Screen - Epilogue

DAPHNE P. LEI is Assistant Professor of Drama, University of California-Irvine, USA, having received her BA from Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan (English), MA from California State University, Los Angeles (Theatre Arts), Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Humanities from Stanford University (Drama) and her PhD from Tufts. Her interests and expertise include Asian Theatre, Asian American Theatre, Intercultural Theatre, Chinese Theatre and Film, Post-Colonial and Diasporic Theatre, and Gender and Performance. She has taught at the Chinese Culture University (Taiwan), Tufts, and Stanford University, and has directed plays with Asian American casts at Harvard and Stanford, and conducted playwriting workshops for Asian American students at Stanford. She has published articles on the subjects of pre-modern Chinese theatre, gender and ethnicity, Chinese immigrant theatre, and Asian American playwrights.

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A provocative analysis of Chinese opera as experienced and practiced across multiple stages. Unlike traditional scholarship on Chinese opera, Operatic China examines theatrical and paratheatrical performance, theatre critique, ethnographic writings, local histories, and theories of performance, interculturalism, and transnationalism.

Author Bio
Daphne Lei is Assistant Professor of Drama, University of California-Irvine.*3

Table of contents
Introduction: Lotus and Mud * Chinese Theatre and the Eternal Frontier in Nineteenth-Century California * Local, National and International Performance of Barbarians at the Turn of the Twentieth Century * Rebellion, Revolution and Theatricality in Late-Qing China * San Francisco Chinatown, Cantonese Opera and the New Millennium * The Global Consensus in Chinese Opera on Stage and Screen * Epilogue

Copyright © 2006
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd
New York, NY 10010

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References

*1. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Google answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor' on the Google.com," (October 18, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Google. 'Profiles for Daphne Lei,' "A search of 'Daphne P. Lei' on Google.cn," (October 20, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*3. Ibid.

[[[Chinese tour guides and travel agents Zhao Rui, left, Guo Ming and Wi Chong visit the Nevada Atomic Museum on Oct. 20 as part of a trip to see what Las Vegas has to offer.
Photos by Isaac Brekken/Review-Journal]]]

[[[Chinese tour guides and travel agents tour the Nevada Atomic Museum in Las Vegas during a trip sponsored by Korean Air.]]]

Less than a month after Korean Air launched nonstop flights from Seoul to Las Vegas, Nevada tourism officials were enlisting the service to boost local visitation from the world's most populous country.*1

From Oct. 17-21, 10 Chinese tourism professionals, including travel agents, tour operators and travel writers, were in Southern Nevada, taking in sights both man-made and natural.

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The Nevada Commission on Tourism organized the familiarization trip to show off Korean Air's thrice-weekly flights into McCarran International Airport.

Korean Air also offers service to Seoul from 21 cities in China, placing hundreds of millions of Chinese within one connection of Las Vegas.

"We want to let people know it's more convenient than ever to get from China to Las Vegas through Seoul," said Karen Chen, chief representative of the commission's China office.

Among the stops on the group's agenda: the Grand Canyon, the Aladdin's Spice Market Buffet, the Excalibur's Tournament of Kings dinner show, the Las Vegas Premium Outlets, the Rio Secco Golf Club in Seven Hills, Madame Tussauds wax museum at The Venetian and the Atomic Testing Museum on East Flamingo Road.

The guests also took in The Venetian's Blue Man Group and went on a Pink Jeep tour of Eldorado Canyon, about 50 miles southeast of Las Vegas.

Tour participant Wang Suqi had been to Las Vegas 10 times before last week's trip, but he hadn't seen most of the attractions the commission showed the group.

The tour gave Wang, general manager of one of China's biggest travel agencies, several new sightseeing prospects to recommend to his customers. He singled out Madame Tussauds, the Atomic Testing Museum and the Papillon helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon as highlights of his journey, and said he would include the features in future travel bookings.

Wang isn't planning to change just the content of the trips he schedules to Las Vegas; he said he'd also like to increase the number of visitors he sends to the city.

With Korean Air's service, he said he will make Las Vegas his agency's gateway into the United States. He books a little more than 4,000 travelers a year to Las Vegas, but he'd like to double that number in the next few years.

"The United States is in the top three places Chinese most want to travel to," said Wang, through a translator. "Most Chinese have an American dream -- they want to come here to visit. The Chinese love Las Vegas. They know it's famous for gaming, and most Chinese love gaming. Las Vegas is the most exciting gaming city in the world."

More exciting than China's Macau?

"Macau is closer, but most Chinese think Las Vegas is larger, and they think the service is much better than in Macau," Wang said.

He said the little things -- name tags that included casino employees' hometowns and dealers who spoke Mandarin rather than the Cantonese that prevails in Macau -- made tour operators and journalists on the familiarization trip "feel very comfortable, like they were at home talking with their people."

"Las Vegas has been very successful in tourism and gaming because it's been very good about the details," he said.

It was the city's vibrancy that struck first-time Las Vegas visitor Zhao Rui.

"Las Vegas is a very exciting city. It's so American," said Zhao, who works for the general manager of Beijing Huayuan International Travel Co. Ltd., also one of China's biggest travel agencies. "European countries are more quiet, and their cities are not so colorful. America is full of energy. Las Vegas is a crazy world, but people like it."

Zhao said her local experiences will help her sell longer stays in Las Vegas to her countrymen. Many Chinese view Las Vegas mostly as a one-dimensional gaming destination, and they might spend only a single night in town as part of a longer visit to the United States.

"They don't know there's more than one side to Las Vegas," Zhao said. "I can tell them every hotel has its own special things, and the nature is beautiful. Las Vegas has its own American culture. It's not just gaming. We can tell more people to come here and stay longer."

Like Wang, Zhao would like to build on the number of visitors she directs to the United States. But expanding her services into the country is difficult because visa restrictions following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, have made it difficult for Chinese nationals to receive permission to travel here.

Zhao said her agency books stateside trips for as many as 80 Chinese a month, well below the 2,000 people a month she sends to Europe and even the 200 travelers a month she sends to Africa.

Yin Xuewu, general manager of Beijing Ming Cheng Ji Ye Aviation Service Co. Ltd., agreed that streamlining the visa process for Chinese tourists would open travel from the country into the United States.

Yin said flights from Beijing to the United States account for about one in 10 ticket reservations his company sells. In the next year, with Korean Air service into McCarran, that number could rise to one in eight, he said.

And though his company specializes in airline tickets, Yin said he also suggests sightseeing itineraries and books tour packages. The familiarization trip has given him an appreciation for Las Vegas that he said he will pass on to his customers.

"We have learned the history of Las Vegas and this part of the country," said Yin, who was on his fourth trip to Las Vegas. "It's very special and fresh for every one of us. It has helped us understand American culture and the special history and character of Las Vegas. We can tell our clients we have been introduced to the contributions of Las Vegas."

Chris Chrystal, a spokeswoman for the Nevada Commission on Tourism, said the four-day tour was "arguably the best one we've had" since the agency began offering familiarization trips to Chinese travel professionals in January 2003. Chen said the commission has averaged two such trips a year since 2003.

"The group seemed to be totally in sync with what we had planned for them," said Chrystal, adding that the city's buffets, the Las Vegas Premium Outlets and Madame Tussauds all received rave reviews. "We paced it so they would be able to soak in the excitement and stimulation of Las Vegas. There's no place like Las Vegas on Earth. They've found that out for themselves, and they have a huge array of things to promote when they get back to China."

Commission officials estimate that 350 million of China's 1.3 billion citizens could afford to travel to the United States, though just 530,000 visited the country in 2005. About 90 percent of Chinese tourists in America stop over in Nevada at some point during their trip, Chrystal said.*2

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References

*1. Robison, Jennifer. 'LV officials do some Seoul searching -- Korean flight used to push for tourists from China,' "Reviewjournal.com," (October 28, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: LVRJ.
*2. Ibid.

"Under the recommendation of President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei, Ms. Wendy Yu-Ping Wu has received the Certificate of Recognition awarded by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn on May 23, 2005. She was appointed Assistant Fellow of Public Administration Institution (PAI) and Chairperson of Interstate Business Cooperation and Development Council by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on May 11, 2005." The announcement was made on Friday, May 27, 2005, by Dr. John Wang, Spokesperson for WBTI in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*2

The following is the statement of the proclamation:

[[[[[Office of the Governor

Certificate of Recognition

Awarded to

Wendy Yu-Ping Wu
Chairperson of the
Taiwan Benevolent Association of America

The State of Nevada congratulates you on your extensive assistance to the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America, and commends you for your dedicated service to the citizens of our Silver State.

May 23, 2005 (Date)
Kenny C. Guinn, Governor]]]]]*3

"It's really my great honor to receive such an elegant award. After the Certificate of Recognition awarded by Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn, I'll endeavor enthusiastically my effort and wisdom of the service to all the citizens, residents, and visitors of our Silver State - Nevada through venues such as a faculty member of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI), and among others," said Ms. Wendy Yu-Ping Wu in San Jose, California after she was informed by President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei about the awarding through the phone call and WBTI website at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti by Las Vegas Review-Journal.

The Second 27th Director and Advisory Boards Meeting of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) was held by its President Wendy Yu-Ping Wu successfully on April 23, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. With her distinguished leadership and outstanding talents, Wendy Wu is widely known as a teacher, advisor, social service volunteer, business person, and community leader with a series of venues to contribute to our people, community, businesses, government, and nation. In her service as the chairperson of the 26th Taiwan Benevolent Association of America Conference/ Convention in 2003 (held at San Jose, California), her superb managerial skills and experience had orchestrated one of the most successful nation-wide conventions / parties in recent years. In addition, Ms. Wendy Wu is also a well-respected contributor in another non-profit organization, which is known being one of the largest Asian American service groups, serving as the 17th president, Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce - North California (TACC-NC). In her service in the TACC-NC, she has broken the organization's record of making donations to both local and world-wide charity organizations, in both the number of benefited charity organizations and the total monetary value.*4

Very soon, Ms. Wendy Wu is going to complete her term as President of the Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) on July 30, 2005. Out of the excellent experience, knowledge, enthusiasm, and professionalism of Ms. Wu, she has elevated the TBAA to a new height in terms of its fame, quality and significance among many American Chinese and Asian American institutions in this country.

Now, TBAA is scheduled to hold its profound 28th Annual Conference throughout the July 29-30 weekend (2005) in Las Vegas, Nevada. In light of President Wu's efforts and unselfish spirit in promoting cross-culture understanding and mutual respect for diversified interests rising from a variety of the communities, she has already become a real dynamic force and role model in the common pursuit of improving quality of life for our society.

"We're pleased to have Ms. Wendy Yu-Ping Wu's interest in offering her caliber whose integrity, knowledge, and experience may bring to Washington Business and Technology Institute an interstate perspective," points out President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI. "Throughout Ms. Wendy Wu's distinguished endeavor, she has accomplished a great deal of business and community service practices and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional. Wendy deserves the award of Governor Kenny Guinn." *5

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References

*1. Michael Douglas is a famous Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada. Valerie Weber is a known Assemblywoman of Nevada, while Dr. Mu-yeh Morris Wu is the Owner of an information technology company and Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America.
*2. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; Chang, Tiffany. 'Wendy Wu has been appointed Assistant Fellow of Public
Administration Institution of WBTI,' "A search of 'wendy yu-ping wu' on the Google.cn," ( May 27, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*3. Guinn, Kenny. 'Certificate of Recognition from Office of the Governor,' "The 'Certificate of Recognition to Wendy Yu-Ping Wu' sent by Nevada Governor Kenny C. Guinn to President Dr. Tony Tung-tien Lei of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)," (May 24, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Governor.
*4. Douglas. Ibid.
*5. Chang, Tiffany. 'Nancy Becker has been appointed Fellow of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute,' "A search of 'Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada Nancy Becker' on the Google.com," (May 26, 2005), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

As the ‘ol saying goes, “If it isn’t grown, it must be mined.” October 24-31 is Mining Week in Nevada: a time for all of us to reflect on the tremendous growth of this industry in our state and the financial benefits mining provides our citizens. As a direct result of Nevada’s public policy climate and other favorable conditions, the Silver State continues to earn its moniker, with the state being ranked number one as the best place in the world for mineral investment by the Frasier Institute, an independent public policy “think tank” based in Canada.

When I first entered office in 1999, the state’s mining industry faced a foreboding future. The forces of globalization and punitive government policies were leading to concern that the mining industry might be in its twilight years. To safeguard Nevada’s second leading industry, I knew we needed to take swift and direct action to reverse this course.

I quickly joined with our congressional delegation and other national groups in opposing the United Kingdom’s proposal to sell the gold held by the International Monetary Fund, which had driven gold prices to 22-year lows, resulting in mining industry layoffs across Nevada. Our efforts and the work of many other partners led to the adoption of the “Washington Agreement on Gold” by the world’s central banks, which stemmed then reversed the decline in the price of gold.

Gold prices have been on the rise ever since, with today’s prices being the highest in two decades. Higher prices have resulted in new investment in mining all across rural Nevada and the creation of good paying jobs that bolster local economies. Nevada produces about 85 percent of the nation’s gold, and some 14,000 people are directly employed in the mining industry in Nevada. The average salary of a miner is more than $60,000, plus benefits. It’s estimated that another 50,000 jobs in Nevada are dependent on mining.

While working to repeal burdensome regulations that limited access to mineral rich federal lands, we have also enacted thoughtful and progressive legislation aimed at the environmental protection of lands affected by mining. Our “Good Samaritan” legislation encouraged cleanup of abandoned 19th century mining sites, and Nevada’s Mercury Reduction Initiative (MRI) has resulted in dramatic and rapid reductions in mercury emissions from mines located in our state. In fact, the MRI has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its innovative approach to a complex regulatory matter and is now being applied at mine sites all over the world. Further, Nevada is recognized as a worldwide leader in developing new mining technologies and for formulating and implementing workplace safety training programs.

Nevada owes much to the mining industry, which provides more than $100 million in local and state tax dollars, directly and indirectly employs thousands of our citizens, has undertaken numerous philanthropic activities benefiting the people of Nevada, and offers a bright future for many who live in our rural communities. Please join me in celebrating Mining Week in Nevada.

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Reference

*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a concise one by the Editor of this flier):

Kenny Guinn, 70, earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physical Education from Fresno State University and later obtained a doctorate in Education from Utah State University in Logan.

In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 50 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

It's our pleasure to enjoy and digest some of the inspirational words for the wisdom and philosophy of management. We have some of them in the following:

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"Management is nothing more than motivating other people." --- Lee Iacocca

"In this 21st Century new era and society, we need economic growth, but we need also to establish and promote creativity, fairness and justice, serve and love, educational knowledge, and spirit engineering. We wish that a pure fountain may prosper and enrich our splendid and golden country through: the power of public service that based on 'knowledge is the power of righteousness'; the advancement of technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation; and the spirit that 'knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service.'

"Anything you are good at contributes to happiness. Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity. 'A thing of beauty is a joy forever.' The great Winston Churchill said, 'We all make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.' Judge Natalie Tyrrell told me to share with her the exemplification of this driving force of inspiration by which she starts out each day."
--- Dr. Tony T. Lei

"Art is the signature of civilizations." --- Beverly Sills
"No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist." --- Oscar Wilde
"He who never made a mistake never made a discovery." --- Samuel Smiles
"The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie." --- Ann Landers
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer." --- Sicilian Proverb
*To love your professional enemies: How?
"Grand openning of a website!" --- WBTI
"In righteousness you will be established." Isaiah 54:14 Bible*2
"Knowledge calls, ultimately, for a life of service." --- Dr. Tony T. Lei
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"The only way of discouvering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible." --- Arthur C. Clarke
"No day is so bad it can't be fixed with a nap." --- Carrie Snow
"Let us not become weary indoing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." ---- Galatians 6:9 Bible

Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and he will do this:
He will make your righteousness
shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun."
--- Psalm 37:5-6 Bible*3
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"Luck is a matter of preperation meeting opportunity." --- Oprah Winfrey
"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." --- Albert Camus
"The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more."
---Jonas Salk, MD
"Have faith in the Lord your God and you wii be upheld; have faith in his prophets and you will be successful." ---2 Chronicles 20:20
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans wii succeed." --- Proverbs 16:3
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." -- -Proberbs 15:22*4

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(1) With sincere love, it's like living in Heaven. On the other hand, with cruel hate, it's like living in Hell. Fighting and malice for selfish gain belong to Hell. Cooperation and encouragement to promote quality of life are attitudes of Heaven.

(2) The parallel practice of both the positive thinking and love in action through the skills with good personal traits such as enthusiam, belief, intellegence, creativity, judgment, liveliness, vision, courage, desire to excel, and persistence, will help people pursue rich, happier, and successful life.

(3) One of my philosophy of management for many years teaching in the Graduate School of Business Administration of National Chengchi University and National Chunghsing University was to enphasize that, "The reaching of peak management achievement through successful work performance both on good production and human relations."
--- Dr. Tony T. Lei

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H --Happy Genes. Having genes of happiness.
A --Altruism. To benefit other people, not selfish.
P -- Purpose in Life. To have a central purpose in life.
P -- Positive Attitude. Aggressive and positive attitute.
I -- Intimate Relationship. Intimate social relations.
N -- Never Retire. Always full with activeness and interest.
E --Exercise. Take good exercise accordingly.
S -- Spiritual Life. To have a spiritual life.
S -- Smile. Always smile.

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"The art of management has made the United States a paradise of richfulness and prosperity. On the very top floor of the mension at the Graduate School of New York University, I was impressed by the crowded traffic and the brilliant night scenes down on the ground. And looking at the groups of mansions standing under the heavenly sky at this Fifth Street reminded me that: All these golden Squares and proserity at the time of the May Flower period was nothing but an empty land. For our Las Vegas, we've realized the same story of development and prosperity," said Dr. Tony Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on the Grand Openning of the Las Vegas City Park.

"It made me remember the story of the next dynasty King after the Emperor Ching. Impressed by watching the greatness of the Emperor with his large marching team on the road one day at his young age, the young boy said, 'Do it brightly and we should make it the same also, excellency! (Meaning explanation for 'Yu Wei Jer Yi Loi Hsie' in Chinese.)' Nowaday, the entrepreneurship made America great is not just important for individuals, but it is also critical for a company or a country."

The above initiative spirit of the United States is originated from the first paragraph of the Preface of a text book written by Tony Tung-tien Lei entitled "Managemnt Behavior" published by Buffalo Publishing Inc. in 1989 (2nd Edition).

Together with his text book "Business Management," "Information Management," and "Management Behavior" had been used by Dr. Tony Lei as reference books in teaching at National Taiwan University, National Chengchi University, and National Chunghsing University from 1975 through 1990.*5

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References

*1. GSBPA of WBTI is the initials of Graduate School of Business and Publuic Administration (GSBPA) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. New King James Version. "Tthe Holy Bible," (1980), London: Thomas Nelson Publiahers.
*3. Ibid.
*4. Idid.
*5. Moss, Cheryl; Ung, Becky; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Management brought with the United States prosperity,' "Section 'Business & Administration' of WBTI's website," (October, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

***** The ultimate responsibility of a leader is to facilitate other people's development as well as his own. ---Fred Pryor
***** He does good to himself/herself who does good to his friend. ---Erasmus
***** To grasp and hold a vision, that is the very essence of successful leadership---not only on the movie set where I learned it, but everywhere. ---Ronald Reagan

"Through the recommendations by our faculty members including Nevada District Judges Mark Denton and Valorie Vega, Dr. Michael Douglas has been appointed as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration by Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) on February 3, 2005," announced Dr. John Wang, Spokesman of WBTI, on Monday, February 7, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U. S. A.*1

"It's really my pleasure and honor to be named as an Associate Professor of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of WBTI. WBTI has a good reputation with its Advisory Board and faculty members. The Board has Governor Kenny Guinn as its Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign as Vice Chairmen; U.S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as Executive Directors. With the excellent and informative publications of 'Reviewjournal.com,' 'Next Weekly,' and among others, high-ranking officials of Nevada have been inspired to help realize the creed for community service and humane spirit of WBTI," expressed Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court Michael Douglas at the Event and Dinner Party in the Emperor's Garden Restaurant on February 4, 2005 in Las Vegas. It was held by the Committee to implement the ART EXHIBIT of Mr. QIN QUAN XIONG.

Justice Michael Douglas, the first African American justice in Nevada’s history, was appointed to the Court in March 2004 to fill the vacancy that resulted from the death of Justice Myron E. Leavitt. Justice Douglas’s appointment to the Supreme Court is the culmination of a 22-year legal career in Nevada that began by chance when he accepted what he thought was going to be a temporary job with Nevada Legal Services.*2 Michael was elected in November 2, 2004 as Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court.

Justice Douglas, a native of Los Angeles, came to Las Vegas in 1982 from Philadelphia, Pa., where he had been working in private practice. The justice said he chose Las Vegas because he wanted to move back west and had a cousin living in the city. After two years at Nevada Legal Services, Justice Douglas was hired by the Clark County District Attorney’s Office and served in the Civil Division until 1996. In January 1996, he was appointed to the Eighth Judicial District Court bench and was retained in the election later that year, serving until his appointment to the Supreme Court. At the District Court, he served as Business Court judge along with handling a variety of civil and criminal cases. He was elected Chief District Judge in October 2003.

A graduate of California State College, Long Beach, in 1971 and the University of California Hastings College of Law in 1974, Justice Douglas has been a member of the Judicial Council of the State of Nevada and Vice President of the Nevada District Judges Association. He is president*3 of the Nevada American Inns of Court, an organization of judges, lawyers and law students that promotes*4 excellence and civility in the legal profession.

He has been active in groups fighting domestic violence and also has served on a variety of law-related groups, including two years on the Nevada Law Foundation Board and seven years on the State Bar of Nevada, Southern Disciplinary Board.

Justice Douglas, who is married and has a daughter and two grandchildren, has been a longtime supporter of the youth in California and Las Vegas. He was a sports volunteer and coach and has been a frequent speaker at Las Vegas area schools. From 1996 to 2003, he was the judicial sponsor of the annual Spirit of the Arts Contest, a competition for student artwork emphasizing Nevada themes and spirit. Many of the winning pieces still hang in the Clark County Courthouse.*5

Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) has been well-recognized for its accomplishments in selecting only outstanding professionals and individuals to participate and serve. The list consists of the following: Governor Kenny Guinn, Chairman; U. S. Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, Vice Chairmen; U. S. Representatives James Gibbons and Shelley Berkley, and Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Executive Directors of the Advisory Board. U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Chairperson; Dr. Tony T. Lei, President; District Court Judges Mark R. Denton and Valorie J. Vega, Vice Presidents; Dr. William N. Thompson, Director of Public Administration Institution, Drs. E. Lee Bernick and G. Keong Leong, Deans of Graduate School of Business and Public Administration; Dr. Sue Fawn Chung, Director of Culture Institution; Justice of the Supreme Court William Maupin, U. S. Federal Judge and former Attorney General Brian Sandoval, and District Judge Stewart Bell, Honorary Chairmen of Clark County District Attorney and Police Civil Commission (CCDAPCC); District Attorney David Roger and Sheriff Bill Young, Chairmen of CCDAPCC.

The above list of leaders and political officials who are involved with the Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) was announced and installed by Judge Denton at the Dinner Party held by WBTI at the Binion's Horseshoe Club on December 8, 2003 in Las Vegas.

The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration (GSBPA) is now one of the main institutions of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). "The mission of this School emphasizes the humanitarian orientation of public administration and the social responsibility of business management. Through academic entrepreneurship, we expect the School's endeavors to be achieved based on the human spirit, led by Chairperson Elaine Chao of WBTI," said Senator Dina Titus, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Strategies in GSBPA.

Asian Pacific American have made profound contributions to American life, including the arts, economy, education, science, technology, politics, and sport. This community was here to help build trascontinental railroad, to serve in the Civil War, and to develop the latest Internet technology. I'm pleased to assure all you leaders of the community here today that I'll continue working to preserve and advance the heritage and value of Asian Americans. I'll put my effort to reach out and address issues of importance to the Asian American community, including the economy, education, safety, racial profiling, and hate crime, and immigration, among others. I'd like also to show my appreciation of all your accomplishments and contributions to the American way of life and your oustanding participation in the political, business , and educational processes. It's my pleasure to accept the honor as Professor of Administrative Strategies of the Graduate School of Business and Public Administration of Washington Business and Technology Institute," said Harry Reid, U. S. Senator and Assistant Democratic Leader (now Democratic Leader) of the Senate at Asian American Leaders Tea with United States Senator Harry Reid on May 31, 2003 at Korean Garden B. B. Q. House in Las Vegas.*6

"We're pleased to have Justice Michael Douglas's interest in offering his caliber whose integrity, knowledge, and experience may bring to the School a professional and judicial perspective," pointed out President Dr. Tony Lei of WBTI. "Throughout Justice Michael Douglas's distinguished career, he has accomplished a great deal of judicial practice and earned a good reputation as a conscientious and dedicated professional." *7

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References

*1. Young, Bill; Walsh, Jessie, Chang, Tiffany. 'Lynette McDonald has been appointed Adjunct Assistant Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search about Dr. John Wang on Google.com," (October 20, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Justice of the Supreme Court. 'Profile of the Supreme Court about Justice Michael Douglas,' "An e-mail from the Secretary of Justice Michael Douglas to WBTI," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas Nevada: Office of Justice Michael Douglas.
*3. Douglas, Michael. 'Corrections,' "An e-mail from Justice Michael Douglas to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Nevada Supreme Court.
*4. Douglas, Michael. 'Yes, I agree,' "A second e-mail from Justice Michael Douglas to Dr. Tony Lei," (February 7, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Nevada Supreme Court.
*5. Justice of the Supreme Court. Ibid.
*6. GSBPA of WBTI. 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid fights for our people,' "A search of 'U. S. Senator Harry Reid' on the Google.cn," (October 22, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.cn.
*7. Denton, Mark; Walsh, Jessie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Our mutual cooperation and development between the officials and people will bring us a peaceful, happy, and healthy community,' "Newsbrief of WBTI," (October 23, 2006), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.

[[[The cover of "Management: Tasks, responsibilities, and practice,"]]]

(According to the cover of this text book.) "Management: Tasks, responsibilities, and practice," was written by Peter F. Drucker*1 and translated into Chinese*2 by Hsi-jin Hsu, Dean of the Graduate School of Business Administration; Phung-tai Yang, Professor of the Graduate School of Public Administration; and Tony Tung-tien Lei, Professor of the Department of Business Administration of National Chengchi University.

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*1. Drucker, Peter F. "Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, and Practice." From 1942 to 1949, Dr. Drucker was Professsor of Philosophy and Political Science at the Bennington College. He has been Professor of Management at the Graduate School of Business in New York University since 1950.
*2. The Chinese translation text book was published by the Earth Publishing Inc. in Taipei, Taiwan.

Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the community was predominantly Chinese? A 3-year project (1999-2001) with the U.S. Forest Service, UNR, UNLV, Wing Luke Museum in Seattle, and the Passport in Time volunteers provided me with the opportunity to explore life in the late 19th century Chinese mining community called Island Mountain in northeastern Nevada, about twenty-five miles from the Idaho border. Using oral histories, government documents, local records, court documents, photographs, newspapers, and archaeological finds, it has been possible to gain some insight into the character of this transitional Chinatown from 1873 until 1916.*2

In 1873 Emanuel Penrod left his ranch in Genoa in search of gold. He had been one of the original founders of the rich Comstock Lode in Virginia City, but sold out to Henry Comstock before the Lode became a bonanza. He eventually settled down with his wife and children in Genoa and worked in nearby Carson City, the capital of Nevada. When one of his sons died from a tragic accidental death in Carson City, he felt restless and hopped on the Central Pacific Railroad heading east.

The transcontinental, completed in May 1869, opened new areas for mining and among them was the new mining town of Tuscarora, Elko County, which boasted a Chinese population of 2,000, thus rivaling Virginia City and Gold Hill (the Comstock Lode). The Beard brothers had founded the site and brought Chinese workers to help develop the irrigation system needed first for placer mining and then hydraulic mining. The Chinese stayed and mined. There were two Chinatowns and several wealthy merchants, most notably Ah Lee Lake (b. 1855, immigrated 1869, still active 1910), who in the winter wore an ermine lined Chinese silk jacket and who traveled to San Francisco and China regularly to buy supplies for the miners in the area. Ah Lee Lake was the wealthiest Chinese in Elko County and had good relations with both the Chinese and non-Chinese communities. In Tuscarora, Chinese miners worked alone, in groups, or with miners of other ethnic origins. It was a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural community.

Penrod decided to search for a new placer mining site and headed in a northeastern direction after disembarking at the major Central Pacific roundhouse town of Carlin. Instead of heading toward Tuscarora, he went further to the northeast, about 75 miles, near the mining town of Bruno City that quickly became a ghost town. He came upon a 8,000 feet loaf-shaped mountain surrounded by clouds and called it ¡§Island Mountain.¡¨ There, along with two friends, he discovered a rich new source of gold. He realized he needed water for more placer mining so he turned to Chinese workers, noted for their irrigation systems in China and in the Carson Valley, especially in Genoa, as well as Tuscarora. Eventually they brought in hydraulic mining equipment. A monitor had a force of 5,000 pounds under water pressure. A ¡§Little Giant¡¨ monitor could blast 16,000 gallons of water a minute and wash away 4,000 cubic yards of earth in a 24-hour period. Penrod and his two associates struck it rich. With his newfound wealth, he ran for State Assembly and won a seat for one year in 1874-5. But his real success was at Island Mountain, where he, his wife, and children had settled and where he lived until 1897. Penrod estimated that during his 24 years at Island Mountain, he took out a quarter of a million dollars. He also set the precedent of allowing law abiding Chinese to remain relatively unmolested.

According to the 1875 state census, 50% of the population of Island Mountain was Euro-American and 50% was Chinese, a total of 50 people. Some of the ditch diggers and miners had come from nearby Tuscarora, Mountain City, and Placerville, Elko County. By 1880 there were 71 inhabitants of Island Mountain: 54 (76%) Chinese, of whom 45 (83%) were miners and the remainder: 4 cooks, 2 woodchoppers, 2 merchants, 1 laundryman, 1 loafer, and 1 prostitute; 6 Native Americans (2 women, 1 child, 1 medicine man, 2 hunters); and 11 Euro-Americans (2 women, 1 farmer, 2 teamsters, 6 miners), including William Allen Penrod and his wife, Rebecca. Nevada attracted the Chinese because its constitution allowed resident aliens to buy, own, and sell land. By 1897 the character of Island Mountain changed because Penrod had sold his interests to the Gold Creek Mining Company, and the company decided to develop a new town named Gold Creek about 3-5 miles away on flat land instead of hillside. There the Euro-Americans resided in their new buildings, but the local hotel had a Chinese cook (Ah Bing, b. 1854, immigrated 1880, single, replaced in 1920 by Charlie King, b. 1874, married). By 1900 there were only five Chinese officially living in Island Mountain. The Gold Creek Mining Company recognized the need to have a larger water supply and built the 137 acre Sunflower Reservoir (821/310 million gallons of water), employing approximately 200 Chinese workers and 89 other workers. Some of these Chinese workers probably remained in the area and a few moved into the recently abandoned houses in Island Mountain, now called Gold Creek¡¦s Chinatown between 1897 and 1900. The Reservoir controlled the water from the canal system that the Chinese had built earlier and improved it to the point that it was maintained by a little boat that sailed along the canal system. Mining was possible only from approximately March to September/October, so most of the Chinese miners had other jobs or spent the winter elsewhere. According to the local newspaper, the average income from a season was $9,000 during peak years, so it was possible for miners to rest upon their laurels on a good year.

In 1903 Doctor and Mrs. Mathey visited Island Mountain and Gold Creek. A professional photographer, Hilda Mathey provided a visual of the town filled primarily with Chinese miners. Two notable residents stood out: Hong Lee and Hong Lem, two brothers who ran the local store on Peking Street for a total of 40 years. When one brother died, the other moved from Tuscarora to take over the business. When the U.S. government required a registration of Chinese businesses, the Hong Lee Store was duly recorded. They sold goods to the local population: Chinese, Native American, Euro-American. They carried American products such as sugar, maple syrup, bullets, and clothing as well as Chinese products, such as silks, rice wine, and preserved vegetables. The Hong Lee Store advertised in the newspaper. They welcomed visitors to the community and this was publicized in the newspaper, in particular, when a reporter traveled through the area and stopped at Hong Lee¡¦s for the traditional shot of whiskey to fend off the freezing cold. Hong Lee¡¦s was on the main route between Carlin/Elko (major Central Pacific/Southern Pacific stations) and Boise until the 1920s. The Chinese also shared their Chinese New Year¡¦s celebration with everyone and ladies were often rewarded with silk handkerchiefs. Lem, as the merchant was called, purchased toads from the children, pickled them, and sent them to China. He probably collected pine nuts from the Native Americans and sent these back to China too.

Hong Lem¡¦s store was well-constructed and branches of willow trees were used for the panes of the air-tight windows. There were at least two rooms in the store and in another building or room was three cooking areas ¡V probably for the different temperatures needed to boil hot water for tea, high heat for wok cooking, and lower heat for slow cooking, such as making soups. Shortly after 1903 Lem had made enough money to enter into the middle-class and put a middle-class wooden front on his store. His shop was a gathering place for many of the community members, most of whom had turned from mining to ranching as the years passed.

Nearby there was gambling in one of the buildings and the Chinese welcomed Native Americans and Euro-Americans to the gaming tables. Although there was one prostitute counted in 1880, it was more probable that women came to the town on a wagon from Tuscarora as the population decreased. Most of the Chinese miners were unmarried and many spent most of the lives away from women. A few probably married or lived with Native American women from the nearby Shoshone tribe.

Franklin Jesse Baker, a teamster, was among Lem¡¦s close friends and they helped each other in time of need. For example, when Mrs. Baker¡¦s sister was snowed-in and out of food, it was Lem who came to the rescue with provisions for the stranded family. One day Baker testified in court when two men tried to swindle Lem by selling him over $100 worth of goods for his store with the intent of never producing the products. By custom, Chinese testimony in court against whites, especially in criminal cases, were not regarded with any validity so Baker¡¦s testimony was crucial in recovering the money for Lem. The Bakers, like the Martin family, invited Lem and his room mate to dinner and, according to Della Baker Johns, the daughter, ¡§Mother served what she would normally serve to the family with the exception of always including rice when they came for dinner.¡¨ When Lem was ill, the Bakers and Martins often took him to the doctor in the neighboring town, either Tuscarora or Elko.

As isolated as it might seem to be, the Chinese of Island Mountain were concerned about larger issues. When the 1906 earthquake and fire wrecked San Francisco¡¦s Chinatown, the Chinese in Elko raised money to help their brethen and Lem was among them. From a fragment of a book in Chinese found at the store, it was evident that someone read Chinese and was concerned with the newly established republic (post 1912). Undoubtedly it was Lem since he could sign his name in Chinese.

Lem¡¦s roommate was known as China Joe. In 1910 he sent $1,000 back to his family in China -- $700 more than the average $300 sent to families in China. On the morning of August 2, 1910, he went duck hunting with Bob McKenzie and accidentally drowned in Sunflower Reservoir. Attempts to rescue him had been unsuccessful until the next day when they found him, a duck clutched in his hand. He was buried next to his brother in the local Chinese cemetery and from his headstone, it was revealed that the brothers came from western Guangdong. Thus differences that probably had existed in their homeland were obviously forgotten in their new homeland. Lem observed important Chinese traditions including the Qingming festival every year for the two brothers until his own death.

By 1916 the Hong Lee store disappears from the county tax rolls and one can presume that Lem either died or moved away to spend the last years of his life. With his departure, Island Mountain gradually became a ghost town and then disappeared. Gold Creek burned down in the 1920s and also became a ghost town with a sidewalk that leads nowhere. The Chinese community of Island Mountain thrived during a period of anti-Chinese movement elsewhere in the American west. The residents could establish positive relations with the larger community because of mutual economic benefits, the positive attitude of the community leaders toward other races and ethnic groups, and a frontier spirit that allowed positive interracial interactions.*3

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About the Author

Dr. Chung received her bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, master's from Harvard University, and doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Chung began teaching in the history and art departments at UNLV in 1975 and was Director of International Programs (1985-1987) and Chair of the History Department (1994-1996). She has published numerous articles on Chinese and Chinese American history, co-edited a book with Priscilla Wegars, Chinese American Death Rituals: Respecting the Ancestors (Walnut Creek: Alta Mira Press, 2005) and completed a book manuscript on Chinese lumbermen in the American West.

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References

*1. Dr. Sue Fawn Chung is also Fellow and Director of the Cultutre Institution (CI) of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Chung, Sue Fawn. 'Digging Up Our Past: Chinese Communities in Lumbering and Mining in late 19th Century California and Nevada,' "An e-mail to President Dr. Tony T. Lei of WBTI from Dr. Sue Fawn Chung," (June 4, 2004), Las Vegas, Neveda: UNLV.
*3. Ibid.

What lies behind us and
what lies before us are small matters
compared to what lies within us.

---Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Another flew the stormy seas;
Another set an unarmed world aflame,
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But what high fates my path attend:
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Through the telephone conversation from Miss Yi Li, WBTI was acknowledged that she was the hit winner of visitor number at Eighty thousandth eight hundred and eighty eighth (#88,888th) of WBTI website. She was excited with the result at about 9:17 in the morning on November 7, 2004.. "I'm favorably impressed by the knowlegeable and educational contents of the section 'Business & Administration'. The creative design with colorful paintings and the many postive quatations in several sections have attracted my best interesting," said Yi Li.

Miss Yi Li received her M. B. A. degree from National University, San Diego, California in 2000. She is now the Marketing Manager of FiberTel Inc. in Las Vegas, Nevada.*1

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Booby G. Gronauer is the hit winner of visitor number at Eighty Thousandth (#80,000th) of WBTI website
By Cheryl Moss and Tiffany Chang

Fri, 17 Sep 2004 11:19:43 -0700
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To WBTI:
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References

*1. Denton, Mark; Vega, Valoria; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Michael Douglas has been appointed Associate Professor of GSBPA by WBTI,' "A search of 'Dr. Tony Lei, President of WBTI' on the Google.com," (October 17, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.
*2. Douglas, Michael; Weber, Valerie; Moss, Cheryl; and Chang, Tiffany. 'Brilliant, Google answers our people, community, and world!' "A search of 'Elaine Chao, U. S. Secretary of Labor' on the Google.com," (October 20, 2006), Mountain View, California: Google.com.

First Lady Dema Guinn with a message about Nevada's Mammovan program and the importance of early detection in preventing breast cancer...

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Reference

*1. About Governor Kenny Guinn (a concise one by the Editor of this flier):

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In 1994, Guinn was recruited by the University of Nevada Board of Regents to serve as interim president of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Kenny spent his boyhood in the small, Central Valley town of Exeter, California where he met Dema, his wife of 50 years. Kenny Guinn believes in families.

Dr. Kenny C. Guinn is Chairman of the Advisory Board of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI). He is now the Governor of Nevada, U. S. A. at his second term.

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CARSON CITY – Gov. Kenny Guinn has proclaimed October 22 through October 29 as Nevada Shade Tree Week. As part of the week’s special activities, more than thirty community plantings across Nevada will take place, including in:

Alamo at Alamo High School
Boulder City at Escalante Park
Elko at Peace Park
Jean at the Southern Nevada Correctional Center
Las Vegas at the Cooperative Extension building
Reno at Sierra Vista Elementary School

Nevada Shade Tree Week is a statewide program organized by the Nevada Shade Tree Council (NSTC), a nonprofit organization composed of urban and community forestry professionals and concerned citizens throughout the state, who serve as a volunteer Advisory Committee to the State Forester’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. The council guides statewide programs that provide technical and financial assistance to communities and volunteer groups.

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