Asian American Republican Coalition (AARCN) of Clark County will hold a Gala Ball for the Induction of their officers on April 24, 2005. The event will begin at 5pm, Sunday afternoon at La Chateaux, 6985 W. Sahara Ave. Many State and county officials had been invited. There also will be executives from National Asian American Republican Coalition coming from Washington D.C. and other states to attend this event. Event schedule will include Induction Ceremony, Speeches given by important guests, Dinner and Dance, Silent Auctions etc. AARCN welcome all Asian Americans and their friends and families to join and help to celebrate their first official gala.

AARCN-Clark County was established in December, 2004. It's mission is to establish a Republican Coalition to address and discuss issues that are prevalent and specific to the Asian Community and Culture in our own communities here in Clark County. This coalition will work closely with the Clark County Republican Central Committee, Nevada Republican Party as well as National Asian American Republican Coalition to meet the goals of its Missions.

Judge Walsh will be very pleased to attend as your Special Guest at the dinner on April 24. She will be bringing her judicial (exec.) assistant (Jeri Winter) and courtroom deputy (Matt Diamond) with her. Thank you so very much. Let me know if you need anything else," wrote District Judge of Nevada Jessie Walsh's Judicial Exec. Assistant Jeri Winter an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei.

"I'm glad to learn from Dr. Tony Lei that 'Our invitations to high-ranking officials are in progress successfully. Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald will be glad to attend with her Director Sarah Nelson. District Judge of the Family Court Sandra Pomrenze is so happy to be inviteted by us and will certaily to come. Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber was unavailble at the beginging. In order to support us with emthusiasm, she changed her mind to take the 10:00 p.m. flight (from 6:00 p.m. 3/24/05) for the assembly meetings starting from 8:00 a.m. on April 25, 2005 in Reno. She will be with us happily untill 8:00 p.m. to the airport.' Thanks very much to Dr. Tony Lei's effort and hard work," pointed out Dr. Jasmine Brooks in the Executive Meeting on March 31, 2005.

On March 21, 2005, Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas wrote an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei that "Dear Dr. Lei: Sorry, I will be in Hawaii on vacation from the 4/22 - 4/29. Justice Michael Douglas" On April 1, 2005, Justice Michael Douglas promised Dr. Tony Lei through the phone to write a constructive Greetings Letter for the Officers Induction Ball and Dinner Party of The Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter on April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Jasmine Brooks, the President of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter (AARCN-CC), held a General Meeting on April 9, 2005 in Las Vegas. Dr. Frances Ridgley, Ms. Julie Chen Hereford, Ms. Hui-lim Ang, Ms. Wendy Warcup (Mrs. Stevan Warcup), Miss Jasmine Guo, Mr. Travis Lu, Miss Mae Cruz, Miss Kamal Asnani, Miss Cassandra Cheung, Mrs. Judy Lei, Dr. Tony Lei, among others attended the meeting.

Dr. Brooks told the members who attended the General Meeting again that a nice invitation card has been designed and printed together with a card with our Missions. A sample of the invitation card is in the following:

The Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada
Clark County Chapter

requests the pleasure of your company at the
Officers Induction Ball
Sunday, the twenty fourth of April
Two thousand and five
at five thirty in the evening
Dinner served at six thirty

in Wellington Place
Las Vegas, Nevada
6985 W. Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89117

$35.00 per person.
Business Casual
(702)493-3330
(702)303-8237

Please respond by April 16, 2005 to e-mail at tojulei@yahoo.com or call Judy at 255-9058. Thank you.
M________________________________
Number of persons________________
Amount enclosed__________________

Check made payable to:
Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County

Dr. Brooks reported that our Chairperson of the Fundraising Committe, Ms. Hui-lim Ang, has had a good work performance in having about 11 contributions and donations from individuals and companies already. She is going to get 15 or more of them.

Dr. Jasmine Brooks was pleased to tell the participants of Meeting that one of her relatives has donated $1,000.00 to this coming Event and Party.

Enthusiastic dicussions and suggestions were full during the meeting. With democratic style of leadership in proceeding the meeting, President Dr. Jasmine Brooks held the General Meeting systimatically and fruitfully again on April 9, 2005 in Las Vegas.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn today signed into law Assembly Bill 489, which places a 3 percent cap on property tax increases for most Nevada homeowners, and an 8 percent cap on tax bill increases for the state�s business owners.

�The people of Nevada called for immediate property tax relief, and the members of both houses of the Legislature did an excellent job of answering that call,� Gov. Guinn said. �There were a number of plans presented, all with different merits, but the bill I signed today should provide the most equitable and fair relief for the property owners of Nevada. This is an historic day for Nevada.�

Gov. Guinn noted that he was pleased that the Legislature met its self-imposed deadline of March 31. He said the bill signing would provide immediate relief for Nevada property owners on their next tax bills.

�The impact of rising property taxes on our local governments would have a negative impact,� he said. �This bill will allow our local governments to continue to function as they always have, and will, of course, lessen the tax burden felt by property owners. Members of the Senate and the Assembly did a good job of weighing these factors very fairly. This was one of the most pressing issues of the 2005 session, an issue that I spotlighted during my State of the State Address in January.

�I asked our Senate and Assembly to attack this issue early on in the session to find a fair and equitable solution to this problem, and, for the benefit of the people, they did just that. They came up with the fairest compromise to meet the challenge.�

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Fax: 775-684-7198
Grant Sawyer State Office Building
555 East Washington, Suite 5100 Las Vegas, NV 89101
Fax: 702-486-2505

Dear U. S. Senator Honorable John Ensign,

Dr. Tony T. Lei, Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas [President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)], Mrs. Wendy Wu, Chairperson of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), Miss Sue Phelps, President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas, Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of TBAA, and Ms. Hui-Ching Chen, Director of Secretary Division of TBAA

request the honor of your presence
as a Kenote Speaker (for short speech) and/or as a grantor of Greetings Letter*1
at the Opening Ceremony of 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA)

on Saturday, the Thirty of July, 2005
at the Paris Hotel and Casino
3655, Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Participants: About 500 people.
Attire: Business

RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com.
Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before Friday, April 22, 2005.

*1. We received Greetings Letters from U. S. President George Bush, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, California Governor Gray Davis, U. S. Senator Barbara Boxer, U. S. Congressman Pete Stark, City Mayor of Sunnyvale Julia Miller, among others for the 26th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) in 2003.

*****The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) will hold its 28th Annual Conference in Las Vegas Nevada from July 29, 2005 to July 31, 2005 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel (3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109). Our theme for this year is the Future Development of TBAA, a topic that reflects our commitment to pass on our traditions and legacies to Taiwanese Americans in the United States. We would be very honored if you would join us at the Opening Ceremony on July 30, 2005 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

As the largest civic organization representing U.S. immigrants from Taiwan, the TBAA currently has approximately 15 chapters and 30,000 active members nationwide. Our members are concerned about the new developments in Cross-Strait Relations, the U.S China Relationship and the Asian Economy. They are increasely focused on working with the mainstream of American society on these and other issues. Your participation would greatly inspire us as we move forward to achieve our goal.

Thank you for your kind attention and we look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Sincerely yours,

Wendy Yu-ping Wu
Chairman, TBAA Convention Committee
Sue Phelps
Chairman of T.B.A.A.-L.V.
Lo-Yu Sun
Board Advisor
Hui-Ching Chen
Director of Secretary Division

***Although we have sent out just a few invitations at the time being, but the responses from them are enthusiastic. Nevada Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald will be very pleased to attend. She will also present us the Proclamation of Clark County Commission. Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber felt honored to be invited by us. She will attend ours with great pleasure. Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas will be in Hawaii, but he promised to grant us a significant Greetings Letter. Regional Representative Liane Lee is collecting detail information about TBAA, TBALV, and their leaders from Dr. Tony Lei for U. S. Senator Honorable Harry Reid to write a Greetings Letter for our 28th Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 29, 2005 to July 31, 2005 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. ............

Dear U. S. Senator Honorable John Ensign,

Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Jasmine Brooks, President of Asian America Republican Coalition of Nevada - Clark County Chapter (AARCN-CC)

request the honor of your presence
as a Guest of Honor and Inductor
at the Event and Dinner Party for
1st installation of the Board of Directors and Executive Officers of AARCN-CC

sponsored by AARCN-CC, and co-sponsored by WBTI, among others

on Sunday, the Twenty Fourth of April, 2005
at La Chateau
6985 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 100-102, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
from 6:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. (You may present just at the dinner party.)

U. S. Senator John Ensign will install the directors and officers. U. S. Congressman Jim Gibbons will be the Kenote Speaker.
Participants: About 500 people
Attire: Business

RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com. Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before Friday, April 7, 2005.

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"Judge Walsh will be very pleased to attend as your Special Guest at the dinner on April 24. She will be bringing her judicial assistant and courtroom deputy with her. Thank you so very much. Let me know if you
need anything else," wrote District Judge of Nevada Jessie Walsh's Judicial Exec. Assistant Jeri Winter an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei.*2

"I'm glad to learn from Dr. Tony Lei that 'Our invitations to high-ranking officials*5 are in progress successfully. Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald*6 will be glad to attend with her secretary. District Judge of the Family Court Sandra Pomrenze is so happy to be inviteted by us and will certaily to come. Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber was unavailble at the beginging. In order to support us with emthusiasm, she changed her mind to take the 10:00 p.m. flight (from 6:00 p.m. 3/24/05) for the assembly meetings starting from 8:00 a.m. on April 25, 2005 in Reno. She will be with us happily untill 8:00 p.m. to the airport.' Thanks very much to Dr. Tony Lei's effort and hard work," pointed out Dr. Jasmine Brooks in the Meeting.*7

On March 21, 2005, Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas wrote an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei that "Dear Dr. Lei: Sorry, I will be in Hawaii on vacation from the 4/22 - 4/29. Justice Michael Douglas" On April 1, 2005, Justice Michael Douglas promised Dr. Tony Lei through the phone to write a significant Greetings Letter for the Officers Induction Ball and Dinner Party of The Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter on April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*8

*****Fore more details, please have
your Assistant click on the section of
"Asian America Republican Coalition of Nevada"
at: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Sincerely,

Dear Nevada Governor Honorable Kenny Guinn,

Dr. Tony T. Lei, Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas [President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)], Mrs. Wendy Wu, Chairperson of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), and Miss Sue Phelps, Miss Sue Phelps, President of Taiwan Benevolent Association Las Vegas, Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of TBAA, and Ms. Hui-Ching Chen, Director of Secretary Division of TBAA

request the honor of your presence
as a Kenote Speaker (for short speech) and/or as a grantor of Greetings Letter*1
at the Opening Ceremony of 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA)

on Saturday, the Thirty of July, 2005
at the Paris Hotel and Casino
3655, Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Participants: About 500 people.
Attire: Business

RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com.
Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before Friday, April 22, 2005.

*1. We received Greetings Letters from U. S. President George Bush, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, California Governor Gray Davis, U. S. Senator Barbara Boxer, U. S. Congressman Pete Stark, City Mayor of Sunnyvale Julia Miller, among others for the 26th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) in 2003.

*****The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) will hold its 28th Annual Conference in Las Vegas Nevada from July 29, 2005 to July 31, 2005 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel (3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109). Our theme for this year is the Future Development of TBAA, a topic that reflects our commitment to pass on our traditions and legacies to Taiwanese Americans in the United States. We would be very honored if you would join us at the Opening Ceremony on July 30, 2005 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

As the largest civic organization representing U.S. immigrants from Taiwan, the TBAA currently has approximately 15 chapters and 30,000 active members nationwide. Our members are concerned about the new developments in Cross-Strait Relations, the U.S China Relationship and the Asian Economy. They are increasely focused on working with the mainstream of American society on these and other issues. Your participation would greatly inspire us as we move forward to achieve our goal.

Thank you for your kind attention and we look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Sincerely yours,

Wendy Yu-ping Wu
Chairman, TBAA Convention Committee
Sue Phelps
chairman of T.B.A.A.-L.V.
Lo-Yu Sun
Board Advisor
Hui-Ching Chen
Director of Secretary Division

***Although we have sent out just a few invitations at the time being, but the responses from them are enthusiastic. Nevada Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald will be very pleased to attend. She will also present us the Proclamation of Clark County Commission. Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber felt honored to be invited by us. She will attend ours with great pleasure. Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas will be in Hawaii, but he promised to grant us a significant Greetings Letter. Regional Representative Liane Lee is collecting detail information about TBAA, TBALV, and their leaders from Dr. Tony Lei for U. S. Senator Honorable Harry Reid to write a Greetings Letter for our 28th Annual Conference in Las Vegas Nevada from July 29, 2005 to July 31, 2005 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. ............

Dr. Tony T. Lei, Advisor of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas [President of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)], Mrs. Wendy Wu, Chairperson of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA), Miss Sue Phelps, President of Taiwan Benevolent Association of Las Vegas, Mr. Lo-Yu Sun, Board Advisor of TBAA, and Ms. Hui-Ching Chen, Director of Secretary Division of TBAA

request the honor of your presence
as a Kenote Speaker (for short speech) and/or as a grantor of Greetings Letter*1
at the Opening Ceremony of 28th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA)

on Saturday, the Thirty of July, 2005
at the Paris Hotel and Casino
3655, Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Participants: About 500 people.
Attire: Business

RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com.
Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before Friday, April 22, 2005.

*1. We received Greetings Letters from U. S. President George Bush, U. S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, California Governor Gray Davis, U. S. Senator Barbara Boxer, U. S. Congressman Pete Stark, City Mayor of Sunnyvale Julia Miller, among others for the 26th Annual Convention of Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) in 2003.

*****The Taiwan Benevolent Association of America (TBAA) will hold its 28th Annual Conference in Las Vegas Nevada from July 29, 2005 to July 31, 2005 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel (3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109). Our theme for this year is the Future Development of TBAA, a topic that reflects our commitment to pass on our traditions and legacies to Taiwanese Americans in the United States. We would be very honored if you would join us at the Opening Ceremony on July 30, 2005 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

As the largest civic organization representing U.S. immigrants from Taiwan, the TBAA currently has approximately 15 chapters and 30,000 active members nationwide. Our members are concerned about the new developments in Cross-Strait Relations, the U.S China Relationship and the Asian Economy. They are increasely focused on working with the mainstream of American society on these and other issues. Your participation would greatly inspire us as we move forward to achieve our goal.

Thank you for your kind attention and we look forward to hearing from you very soon.

Sincerely yours,

Wendy Yu-Ping Wu
Chairman, TBAA Convention Committee
Sue Phelps
President of T.B.A.A.-L.V.
Lo-Yu Sun
Board Advisor
Hui-Ching Chen
Director of Secretary Division

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent 775-684-567

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn announced today that he has declared Friday, April 8, as a day to honor the memory of Pope John Paul II, who died on Saturday at age 84.

�If there is one lesson to be taken from the extraordinary life of Pope John Paul II, it is his message of hope for the world and toleration of all people,� Gov. Guinn said. �It is a message that all faiths and all people should hold near and dear to their hearts.

�Even in his waning days, there was no denying Pope John Paul II�s eternal vigor, and his eternal strength. He truly was a man of love, hope and forgiveness. The world will forever miss his calm, his steady strength, and his guidance. On Friday, it is my hope that all Nevadans, no matter what their religious orientation might be, will take a moment to remember one of the truly memorable figures in modern history.�

Below is text from the Governor�s Proclamation declaring Friday, April 8, 2005 as a day to honor the memory of Pope John Paul II:

WHEREAS, His Holiness Pope John Paul II will be laid to rest Friday April 8, 2005 beneath the Vatican Grotto alongside scores of his predecessors; and

WHEREAS, Pope John Paul II will forever be remembered as one of the greatest figures in the history of the Catholic Church for his tireless efforts to bring peace and harmony to all mankind; and

WHEREAS, His Holiness strived endlessly, traveling to the far corners of the earth, to impart a message of love, forgiveness and tolerance to all the world; and

WHEREAS, the Supreme Pontiff served as a spiritual and religious icon to many, and as a moral compass and champion of human rights for all; and

WHEREAS, this man from Krakow, shaped by his early years in Poland, used his faith in God and unwavering belief in the inherent rights of man to vehemently oppose the oppression of the communist regime in Europe and helped to launch a democratic revolution that forever changed the course of history; and

WHEREAS, even in his final years, Pope John Paul II served as a shining example to us all, drawing the daily courage to persevere in the face of debilitating illness, all the while exuding the eternal strength and vigor which characterized his historic Papacy; and

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada proudly honors the vast contributions of this uncommon man with uncommon virtues, a man whose life touched so many, a man of love, hope and forgiveness;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, KENNY C. GUINN, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim Friday April 8, 2005 as a day in honor of the memory of
HIS HOLINESS POPE JOHN PAUL II

ASIAN AMERICAN REPUBLICAN COALITON OF NEVADA
Clark County Chapter

GENERAL MEETING AGENDA

�A world of diversity with one voice.�

DATE April 9, 2005 @ 3:00 pm
LOCATION 6767 W. Tropicana Avenue, Suite 217; LV NV 89103

AGENDA
I. Call to order
II. Review Minutes of previous meeting for approval (Gen. Meeting 3-31-05)
Report of Special Committees:
A. Event Planning Committee - Induction Ball: Mrs. V. Kerns and Mrs. T. Smith
Date: Induction Ball April 24, 2005 @ 5:30 pm to Midnight
Location: Wellington Place (AKA: La Chateaux)
6985 W. Sahara Avenue; Las Vegas, NV 89117
702-255-0888
1) Finalize: 100 people vs. 200 people, menu, chair/table covers, miscellaneous
2) Dr. Jas. Brooks: ADDITIONAL Invitations completed and will be distributed to members
3) Ms. Jasmine Guo: ADDITIONAL 250 tickets completed and will be distributed to members
a) Each member is encouraged to sell approximately 10 tickets
As incentive (and to show our appreciation), after 10 tickets sold, the selling member will receive a complimentary ticket for him/herself to the Induction Ball
4) Invites follow up and report progress
a) Invited by Ms. Elena Brady: Gibbons, Lorraine Hunt
b) Invited by Mr. Gene Gamboa: Joe Hecht, Lorraine Hunt
c) Invited by Dr. Frances Ridgley: Ensign
d) Invited by Dr. Tony Lei:
- Clark County Commissioner: Lynette McDonald with her Director Sarah Nelson
- District Judge of Family Court: Sandra Pomrenze
- Nevada Assemblywoman: Valerie Weber
- District Judge: Jessie Walsh, Judicial Exec. Assistant Jeri Winter and Courtroom Deputy Matt Diamond
B. Fundraising Committee - Silent Auction and Raffle: Mrs. Hui Lim
Finalize progress: donations, contributions
a) Mrs. Vivian Kerns & Tess Smith: 2 baskets
b) Mrs. Dolly Deleon: Honeymooners Gift Basket and/or Lady�s Designers formalwear
c) Ms. Jasmine Guo: Surprise gift
d) Mrs. HuiLim:
- 2 Agate geodes value at $150 and $120 each
- MJ Christensen Jewelers
- Capital Grille Restaurant
- Fitness 19 Gym
- Village Tea Shop
- The Jewelers
III. Induction Ball Event Schedule (tentative)
A. Pledge
B. National Anthem
C. Induction
D. Speakers
E. Dinner
V. Unfinished Business and General Orders
A. Coalition ID/State & IRS Registration
VI. New Business
VII. Adjournment
Contacts: Jas Brooks 702-493-3330/Edgar Guo 702-303-8237

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References

*1. Dr. Jasmine Brooks is the President of ASIAN AMERICAN REPUBLICAN COALITON OF NEVADA--Clark County Chapter.
*2. Brooks, Jasmine. 'General Meeting,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (April 6, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-CC.
*3. Ibid.

Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Kerns re-elected to municipal bench
Harter vows to continue seeking a judgeship
By J.M. KALIL
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Cedric Kerns speaks to supporters Tuesday night at the Golden Nugget. The Municipal Court incumbent was re-elected.
Photo by Ralph Fountain.

Attorney Mat Harter's ninth bid for the bench ended in another defeat Tuesday as Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge Cedric Kerns was re-elected.

Two-term incumbent Kerns garnered 60 percent of the vote compared to Harter's 40 percent in the Department 5 race.

Kerns, a 39-year-old Republican, attributed his victory in the nonpartisan race to his record over the last eight years.

"Voters are aware that we're trying to get tough on DUIs, on domestic violence, so they returned me to the bench," he said.

Although some attorneys use the Municipal Court bench as a springboard to a district judgeship or other higher office, Kerns vowed to serve out his entire six-year term.

"This has just been a tough race. We worked very hard, and it's been draining emotionally," he said. "I'll definitely serve the entire term."

Tuesday's election was Harter's fifth defeat at the polls. He has sought appointment to the bench on four other occasions.

Still, he vowed Tuesday to continue seeking a judgeship.

"This is not going to be the end," the candidate said.

Kerns, who was first elected in 1997, campaigned as an effective force in helping remove repeat offenders from the system through the Habitual Offender Prevention and Education program, known as the HOPE Court.

He touted endorsements from firefighters and the Las Vegas Police Protective Association, the union representing rank-and-file cops.

During the campaign, Harter criticized Kerns for not refusing campaign contributions from strip club owners and for not refusing a recent $11,000-a-year pay increase. The position pays just over $128,000 a year.

But Kerns said topless clubs are legitimate businesses and he saw no problem with accepting their contributions.

Harter attributed his defeat Tuesday to facing someone already on the bench.

"Judge Walsh will be very pleased to attend as your Special Guest at the dinner on April 24. She will be bringing her judicial assistant and courtroom deputy with her. Thank you so very much. Let me know if you
need anything else," wrote District Judge of Nevada Jessie Walsh's Judicial Exec. Assistant Jeri Winter an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei.*2

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Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI)
http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/wbti

Dear District Judge Walsh,

Dr. Tony T. Lei, President of Washington Business and
Technology Institute (WBTI) and Dr. Jasmine Brooks,
President of Asian America Republican Coalition of
Nevada - Clark County Chapter (AARCN-CC)

request the honor of your presence
as a Special Guest
at the Event and Dinner Party for
1st installation of the Board of Directors and
Executive Officers of AARCN-CC

sponsored by AARCN-CC, and co-sponsored by WBTI, among
others

on Sunday, the Twenty Fourth of April, 2005
at La Chateau
6985 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 100-102, Las Vegas,
Nevada 89117
from 6:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. (You may present just at
the dinner party.)

U. S. Senator John Ensign will install the directors
and officers. U. S. Congressman Jim Gibbons will be
the Kenote Speaker.*4
Participants: About 500 people
Attire: Business

RSVP: Please e-mail Dr. Tony Lei at tojulei@yahoo.com.
Or please call Judy for RSVP at 255-9058 on or before
Friday, April 7, 2005.

Dr. Jasmine Brooks, the President of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter (AARCN-CC), held a General Meeting on March 31, 2005 in Las Vegas. Miss Dolly DeLeon, Miss Elena Brady, Miss Jasmine Guo, Mr. Edgar Guo, Ms. Julie Chen Hereford, Mrs. Stevan Warcup, Mr. Stevan Warcup, Mr. Travis Lu, Dr. Tony Lei, among others attended the meeting.

"I'm glad to learn from Dr. Tony Lei that 'Our invitations to high-ranking officials*5 are in progress successfully. Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald*6 will be glad to attend with her secretary. District Judge of the Family Court Sandra Pomrenze is so happy to be inviteted by us and will certaily to come. Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber was unavailble at the beginging. In order to support us with emthusiasm, she changed her mind to take the 10:00 p.m. flight (from 6:00 p.m. 3/24/05) for the assembly meetings starting from 8:00 a.m. on April 25, 2005 in Reno. She will be with us happily untill 8:00 p.m. to the airport.' Thanks very much to Dr. Tony Lei's effort and hard work," pointed out Dr. Jasmine Brooks in the Meeting.*7

On March 21, 2005, Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas wrote an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei that "Dear Dr. Lei: Sorry, I will be in Hawaii on vacation from the 4/22 - 4/29. Justice Michael Douglas" On April 1, 2005, Justice Michael Douglas promised Dr. Tony Lei through the phone to write a constructive Greetings Letter for the Officers Induction Ball and Dinner Party of The Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter on April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.*8

Dr. Brooks told the members who attended the General Meeting that a nice invitation card has been designed and printed together with a card with our Missions.

Dr. Brooks reported that our Chairperson of the Fundraising Committe, Ms. Hui-lim Ang,
did a very good job in having several contributions and donations from individuals and companies already. She is going to get more.

Most of the members of the Meeting recognized 10 or more tickets to sell, which were distributed by its Vice President Mr. Edgar Guo and Miss Jasmine Guo.

Enthusiastic dicussions and suggestions were full during the meeting. With democratic style of leadership in proceeding the meeting, President Dr. Jasmine held the General Meeting systimatically and fruitfully on March 31, 2005 in Las Vegas.*9

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References

*1. PAI of WBTI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute.
*2. Walsh, Jessie; and Winter, Jeri. 'Judge Walsh will be very pleased to attend,' "An E-mail from Judge Jessie Walsh's Judicial Exec. Assistant Miss Jeri Winter to Dr. Tony Lei," (April 4, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Dept. 10 of Nevada District Court.
*3. 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," (February 7, 2004), Las Vegas, Nevada: WBTI.
*4. Brooks, Jasmine. 'General Meeting,' "An e-mail from Dr. Jasmine Brooks to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 26, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: AARCN-CC.
*5. 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," (February 4, 2004), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*6. McDonald, Lynette. 'It's my pleasure to attend,' "An e-mail from Commissioner Lynette McDonald's Secretary Miss Judi O'Leary to Dr. Tony Lei," (March , 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Office of the Clark County Commission.
*7. Chang, Tiffany. 'Asians in America---We�re the fastest growing ethnic Americans!' "A search of AARCN-CC and Dr. Jasmine Brooks on the Google.com," (March 26, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*8. Douglas, Michael. 'I'll write you a Greetings,' "A search on Gogle.com about Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas," (April 5, 2005), U. S. A.: google.com.
*9. Chang. Tiffang; and PAI of WBTI. 'Enthusiasm is a very beautiful word.'"A search of 'enthusiasm is a very beautiful word,' on the Google.com," (April 3, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2005 Contact Greg Bortolin or John Trent
775-684-5670

CARSON CITY � Gov. Kenny Guinn and First Lady Dema Guinn will help dedicate a full-size replica of the Sarah Winnemucca statue representing Nevada in the U.S. Capitol�s National Statuary Hall during a ceremony in the Nevada State Capitol, at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which will include an appearance by the statue�s artist, Benjamin Victor. A performance by Paiute drummers and dancers is planned, along with a public reception in the lobby of the Nevada State Library and Archives Building.

First Lady Dema Guinn served as Honorary Chair of the artist selection committee and helped spearhead efforts by the Nevada Women�s History Project to raise the funds necessary for completing and placing the original statue in the U.S. Capitol, a full-size replica for Carson City, and a 36-inch replica for the Grant Sawyer State Office Building in Las Vegas.

Sarah Winnemucca, a 19th-century Native American educator and activist, became the second Nevadan honored with a statue in Statuary Hall, joining U.S. Sen. Patrick McCarran.

Office of the Governor
101 North Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701
Fax: 775-684-7198
Media contact:
Bob Harmon
Department of Cultural Affairs
Phone: (775) 687-8323

POPE JOHN PAUL II (1920-2005): In Las Vegas, prayers and sorrow
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Eloise San Antonio of Las Vegas prays for Pope John Paul II following Saturday Mass at Guardian Angel Cathedral.
Photo by K.M. Cannon.

Chris Leone, a parishioner of Guardian Angel Cathedral in Las Vegas, directs volunteers, from left, Scott Pokornicki, Dave Grevenmeyer and Jim Malbouef in hanging crepe over the entrance in mourning for the death of Pope John Paul II on Saturday.
Photo by K.M. Cannon.

A photo of Pope John Paul II was left at the base of a statue of the Virgin Mary at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church on Saturday.
Photo by Ralph Fountain.

Lucy Diaz mourns for the pope at the Chapel of the Holy Family at St. Jude's Ranch for Children in Boulder City moments after learning of his death on Saturday.
Photo by Ronda Churchill.

They stretched black bunting across the doors of Guardian Angel Cathedral and the faithful knew -- Pope John Paul II, the first Pole to serve as the earthly shepherd of the Roman Catholic Church, was dead.

"I felt like, in some small way, I was participating with the rest of the world," said parishioner and Las Vegan Chris Leone, who enlisted the aid of three visitors from Detroit on Saturday afternoon to hang the universal sign of mourning. "He was the greatest pope we've had in a long, long time."

The 84-year-old pontiff died Saturday in his Vatican City apartment.

Scott Pokornicki, who came to Las Vegas for a wedding, said it felt right to help with the sad duty of hanging crepe. John Paul meant a lot to him and his family because they, like the pontiff, are Polish.

"He's the vicar of Christ," the 37-year-old Detroit resident said before Saturday Mass. "He's our spiritual leader here on Earth. His passing is both sorrowful and joyful."

Those contrasting emotions were apparent during afternoon services at the cathedral, which serves local Catholics and visitors from around the world. A prayer book placed Friday next to a portrait of the pope was filled with messages written in multiple languages by Saturday afternoon.

An individual named Sigrid wrote a prayer in German. An anonymous prayer in Spanish offered the comfort that God was with "Juan Pablo II."

The Murga family left a message of gratitude to the Lord.

"If he is in pain, please don't let him suffer," the Murgas wrote. "And thank you for putting him on this earth."

The Rev. Larry Lentz, rector of the cathedral, scrapped his planned sermon and delivered a message about the pope's death to hundreds of Catholics at the afternoon Mass. It is a blessed event, Lentz said, for a man who has been a good and faithful servant of God all his life.

"This is only a passage to a reward that will never end and that cannot be explained in human terms," Lentz said.

Bishop Joseph A. Pepe, whom John Paul chose to lead the Catholic Diocese of Las Vegas in 2001, said the pope had an unshakable belief in the dignity of human life.

The pope brought a "universal sense of the dignity of the human person," Pepe said, "and that bridged a lot of barriers and boundaries of cultural, ethnic, religious and national feelings."

Pepe pointed out that John Paul's outreach extended to other religions as well.

"He went to the Holy Land and went to various Islamic nations," Pepe said. "He was a spokesman for many religious causes that Christian denominations and other religious beliefs had."

Seventy-year-old Eloise San Antonio had been keeping her own private vigil since the pope's health began to worsen late last week. She stayed up until 2 a.m. Saturday following reports from the Vatican. At the cathedral, she recited the rosary to help the pontiff make his way to heaven. She has felt a personal connection with the pope since she first saw him during an appearance in the Philippines during the 1970s.

"In Manila, I kissed his hand," San Antonio said, garbed in a lace head scarf as she prayed in front of a portrait of the pope at Guardian Angel. "I feel so sad, and I cried because I remember him. He prayed for us. He prayed for everyone. I will miss him."

For 18-year-old Mary Burns, a graduate of Bishop Gorman High School who was a server at the cathedral's Saturday afternoon Mass, John Paul is the only pope she's known. His influence is something she finds hard to explain to her nonreligious friends.

"I do look up to him," Burns said. "He dedicated his life to God and gave up everything to follow in God's ways."

Scenes of papal mourning unfolded in numerous churches and locations across Las Vegas on Saturday. At St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church on West Sahara Avenue, worshippers gathered to light candles and pray.

"It's wonderful that his suffering is over," said Kathleen Moran, 56. "The loss is ours, especially for the youth of today because he was their champion."

Retired lawyer Andras Babero, clutching a rosary that was blessed by the pope, said John Paul held a special place in his life because he helped restore his faith.

"I drifted away from the church, and he brought me back," Babero, 48, said. "He's a special man."

To Alex Marrufo, 37, who works at St. Joseph, the pope's death was like watching a grandfather die.

"He was my generation's pope," Marrufo said, praising the former pontiff's energy and efforts to span religious and cultural divides. "We kind of grew old together."

Jerome Sicat, 38, said he saw the pope three times. The most memorable occasion was John Paul's visit to Toronto in 2002. Sicat traveled there with friends and was able to stand within 15 feet of the pontiff.

"In his presence there's some connection I can't explain," Sicat said. "There's something in him ... that connects you to his heart."

Mourning for John Paul, born Karol Wojtyla on May 18, 1920, in Poland, was especially deep within the local Polish community.

Vodek Durlej, president of the Polish-American Social Club, spoke with his brother in Poland on Saturday, and both men wished for John Paul's recovery. To the Polish people, John Paul was more than just the leader of the Catholic Church.

"I would say he was the unofficial leader of the Polish nation," Durlej said.

Mario Zieba, owner of Polonia Restaurant and Market on South Eastern Avenue, said business had been slow because everybody was watching television and going to church to pray for the pope.

"We don't care about business," said Zieba, who was born in Poland, about 35 miles south of the pope's birthplace of Wadowice. "It's very important to us to be all together and united and in prayer."

Zieba said he knows that John Paul is now in heaven.

"He was one of the greatest Polish men," Zieba said.

Many people said the pope's successor will have large shoes to fill. Durlej expressed confidence the Catholic cardinals will choose the right man for the job.

But, he said, that's "not going to be easy, considering the job description John Paul left. He set the standards really high for the next person."

Pepe said the next pope will, like John Paul, bring his own personal gifts to the papacy.

"Of course, being spiritual people, we believe the Holy Spirit is going to be involved in this process of selecting the man who would be pope," Pepe said.

Dr. Jasmine Brooks, the President of Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter, held a General Meeting on March 31, 2005 in Las Vegas. Miss Dolly DeLeon, Miss Elena Brady, Miss Jasmine Guo, Mr. Edgar Guo, Ms. Julie Chen Hereford, Mrs. Stevan Warcup, Mr. Stevan Warcup, Mr. Travis Lu, Dr. Tony Lei, among others attended the meeting.

"I'm glad to learn from Dr. Tony Lei that 'Our invitations to high-ranking officials are in progress successfully. Clark County Commissioner Lynette McDonald will be glad to attend with her secretary. District Judge of the Family Court Sandra Pomrenze is so happy to be inviteted by us and will certaily to come. Nevada Assemblywoman Valerie Weber was unavailble at the beginging. In order to support us with emthusiasm, she changed her mind to take the 10:00 p.m. flight (from 6:00 p.m. 3/24/05) for the assembly meetings starting from 8:00 a.m. on April 25, 2005 in Reno. She will be with us happily untill 8:00 p.m. to the airport.' Thanks very much to Dr. Tony Lei's effort and hard work," pointed out Dr. Jasmine Brooks in the Meeting.

On March 21, 2005, Justice of the Supreme Court Michael Douglas wrote an e-mail to Dr. Tony Lei that "Dear Dr. Lei: Sorry, I will be in Hawaii on vacation from the 4/22 - 4/29. Justice Michael Douglas" On April 1, 2005, Justice Michael Douglas promised Dr. Tony Lei to write a constructive Greetings Letter for the Officers Induction Ball and Dinner Party of The Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County Chapter on April 24, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Brooks told the members who attended the General Meeting that a nice invitation card has been designed and printed together with a card with our Missions. A sample of the invitation card is in the following:

The Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada
Clark County Chapter

requests the pleasure of your company at the
Officers Induction Ball
Sunday, the twenty fourth of April
Two thousand and five
at five thirty in the evening
Dinner served at six thirty

in Wellington Place
Las Vegas, Nevada
6985 W. Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89117

$35.00 per person.
Business Casual
(702)493-3330
(702)303-8237

Please respond by April 16, 2005 to e-mail at tojulei@yahoo.com or call Judy at 255-9058. Thank you.
M________________________________
Number of persons________________
Amount enclosed__________________

Check made payable to:
Asian American Republican Coalition of Nevada-Clark County

Dr. Brooks reported that our Chairperson of the Fundraising Committe, Ms. Hui-lim Ang,
did a very good job in having several contributions and donations from individuals and companies.

Most of the members of the Meeting recognized 10 or more tickets to sell, which were seperated by its Vice President Mr. Edgar Guo and Miss Jasmine Guo.

Enthusiastic dicussions and suggestions were full during the meeting. With democratic style of leadership in proceeding the meeting, President Dr. Jasmine held the General Meeting systimatically and fruitfully on March 31, 2005 in Las Vegas.

Active Republican Women (ARW) proudly presents a fun overnight bus trip in May (May 11-12) to pay respects to the Gipper (President Reagan), tour the beautiful �American Riviera� and the wine country in the central coastal region of California.

Pay Respects to the Gipper � Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is a Spanish Mission-style structure built around a courtyard and set on a hilltop with a view of the countryside of Simi Valley. Within the library�s museum are photographs and memorabilia of President Reagan�s life, a full-scale replica of the Oval Office and a large section of the Berlin Wall. President Reagan is resting in the garden of the library, and currently a permanent exhibit of AIR FORCE ONE (President Reagan�s Plane) is in progress.

The American Riviera - Santa Barbara is touted as the American Riviera and one of California�s foremost vacation areas. The four hours stop will give you a chance to walk along the beautiful beach front, or a stroll along the shopping district of State Street, we will have a sunset dinner at the Moby Dick�s on the Stern Wharf.

Your own Sideways Experience - Along the way to Solvang- a storybook-like Dutch town, you will see the beautiful Pacific Coastal Line. We will spend the night at Scandinavian Royal Inn, a country inn setting near some of the well know vineyards. The following morning, there will be leisure time for everyone to stroll around the village on your own to check out some unique shops and enjoy some authentic �Danish� pastries. Lunch @ Bit O� Denmark will be a Danish Smorgasbord. After lunch we will have a chance to visit some Wineries as seen in the Academy Award Winner-SIDEWAYS.

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ARW? With over 100 members, ARW is a group with over 30 years of history, committed to the Teamwork and Grassroots Volunteerism for achieving the objectives and goals of:

� To promote an informed electorate through political education.
� To increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through active political participation.
� To facilitate cooperation among Republic Woman�s Clubs.
� To foster loyalty to the Republican Party and to promote its ideals.
� To support the objectives and policies of the State and National Federation of Republican Woman.

We welcome one and all to join us on this fun and meaningful trip to learn about the Presidency of one of the greatest President of America, and to see and experience the beautiful region of Golden Coast of Central California. For Trip Reservation and/or Membership, please contact Julie Hereford/Chairperson � ARW Fundraising.*2

Dear Tony:

Thanks for your call. My sincere appreciation for your offer in making an announcement for our Trip to Reagan Library on your R.J. website.*3 Please let me know if the trip itinerary is sufficient as a description of the trip. I will be happy to do a short write up about the trip (using the trip itinerary as a base) if you think it will be more effective.*4

Thanks again,

Julie

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Active Republican Woman (ARW) PAY RESPECTS TO GIPPER TOUR
RESERVATION FORM

Date of the Trip: May 11-12, 2005 ( A 2 day 1 night Deluxe Bus Tour)

Trip Itinerary: Las Vegas- Simi Valley-Santa Barbara-Solvang- Las Vegas

Price Per Person: $200 (Double Occupancy), $250 (Single Occupancy)

Name:_______________________________ Tel/Fax:____________________

Email:_______________________________ Cell:________________________

Address:________________________________________________________

Name of Spouse/Friend Sharing the Room_______________________________

Deposit: $100 P. P to J. Hereford, 11311 Winter Cottage Place, Las Vegas, 89135
(Deposit is refundable if trip is cancelled by ARW due to unforeseeable matters)

Balance Due: May 1st, 2005 Mail to J. Hereford (Address same as above)

Make Check Payable: ARW (Active Republican Woman) for Reagan Library Trip

For Accounting purpose:

Total No. of Participant for this reservation:_______________________________

Total Deposit: $________________,Check No./Date___________________________

Final Payment: $ _______________, Check No./Date___________________________

Fax /Mail this form to: Fax No. 702-804-6508/11311 Winter Cottage Place . L.V. 89135

SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!*2
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*****A colorful flier of the above activity by Active Republican Woman (ARW)), which is organized by Ms. Julie Chen Hereford, is now shown on the section of "Photos & Pictures" at March 30, 2005.*5

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References

*1. Hereford, Julie. 'Active Republican Women (ARW) proudly presents a fun overnight bus trip in May (May 11-12) to pay respects to the Gipper,' "An e-mail from Ms. Julie Hereford to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 31, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: ARW. Ms. Julie Chen Hereford is the Chairperson of Fundraising Committee of Active Republican Woman (ARW).
*2. Ibid.
*3. Hereford, Julie. 'Active Republican Woman (ARW) PAY RESPECTS TO GIPPER TOUR,' "An e-mail from Ms. Julie Hereford to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 30, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: ARW.
*4. Ibid.
*5. WBTI. 'ARW PAY RESPECTS TO GIPPER TOUR,' "A search of 'ms julie chen hereford' and 'photos & pictures wbti' on the Google.com," (March 31, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

Dear Tony:

Thanks for your call. My sincere appreciation for your offer in making an announcement for our Trip to Reagan Library on your R.J. website. Please let me know if the trip itinerary is sufficient as a description of the trip. I will be happy to do a short write up about the trip (using the trip itinerary as a base) if you think it
will be more effective.

Thanks again,

Julie

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Active Republican Woman (ARW) PAY RESPECTS TO GIPPER TOUR
RESERVATION FORM

Date of the Trip: May 11-12, 2005 ( A 2 day 1 night Deluxe Bus Tour)

Trip Itinerary: Las Vegas- Simi Valley-Santa Barbara-Solvang- Las Vegas

Price Per Person: $200 (Double Occupancy), $250 (Single Occupancy)

Name:_______________________________ Tel/Fax:____________________

Email:_______________________________ Cell:________________________

Address:________________________________________________________

Name of Spouse/Friend Sharing the Room_______________________________

Deposit: $100 P. P to J. Hereford, 11311 Winter Cottage Place, Las Vegas, 89135
(Deposit is refundable if trip is cancelled by ARW due to unforeseeable matters)

Balance Due: May 1st, 2005 Mail to J. Hereford (Address same as above)

Make Check Payable: ARW (Active Republican Woman) for Reagan Library Trip

For Accounting purpose:

Total No. of Participant for this reservation:_______________________________

Total Deposit: $________________,Check No./Date___________________________

Final Payment: $ _______________, Check No./Date___________________________

Fax /Mail this form to: Fax No. 702-804-6508/11311 Winter Cottage Place . L.V. 89135

SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!*2
∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞

*****A colorful flier of the above activity by Active Republican Woman (ARW)), which is organized by Ms. Julie Chen Hereford, is now shown on the section of "Photos & Pictures" at March 30, 2005.*3

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References

*1. Hereford, Julie. '"An e-mail from Ms. Julie Hereford to Dr. Tony Lei," (March 30, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: ARW. Ms. Julie Chen Hereford is the Chairperson of Fund Raising Committee of Active Republican Woman (ARW).
*2. Ibid.
*3. WBTI. 'ARW PAY RESPECTS TO GIPPER TOUR,' "A search of 'ms julie chen hereford' and 'photos & pictures wbti' on the Google.com," (March 30, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.

Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Copyright @ Las Vegas Review-Journal

Gillins, Ross have raised most cash in Ward 6 race
Each has collected about five times as much as any other candidate
By J.M. KALIL
REVIEW-JOURNAL

Mary Gillins (Photo.)
Steve Ross (Photo.)

Two candidates in the race to represent Ward 6 on the Las Vegas City Council each have raised about five times as much money as any of the nine other candidates, campaign reports show.

First-time candidates Mary Gillins, who raised more than $162,000, and Steve Ross, who raised almost $150,000, are far ahead of their opponents leading up to Tuesday's election to represent the northwest valley district, the city's most populous.

Finance reports filed with the city Tuesday cover Jan. 1 through March 24.

Successful collection of campaign contributions often translates into victory at the ballot box because candidates have the ability to send out mailers to residents and print campaign signs.

But occasionally, candidates with little money have overtaken well-financed incumbents, such as when political novice Janet Moncrief ousted Councilman Michael McDonald two years ago.

Gillins, a police union employee who is backed by Sheriff Bill Young and GOP operative Sig Rogich, collected her money from a variety of industries, including gaming companies and builders. Among her largest donors was Republic Services of Southern Nevada with $15,000 and Station Casinos with $10,000.

She has spent about $117,000 of her contributions on consultants, signs, mailers and other campaign expenses.

Ross, an electrical contractor, has spent less than $85,000 of his war chest. Among his largest donors were Station Casinos at $20,000, the campaign arm of County Commissioner Tom Collins with $10,000 and Republic Services, also with $10,000.

The closest candidates behind Gillins and Ross were former Marine Jeff Crisman and Planning Commissioner Byron Goynes, who each took in about $31,000. But Crisman's money included a $30,000 loan the candidate made to his campaign, as well as a $1,000 contribution from his wife.

Much of Goynes' money came from developers. He also received a $1,210 contribution from Vicki Quinn, who unsuccessfully ran for the Ward 1 seat earlier this year.

Among the other candidates:

� Steve "Devil Dog" Sanson collected $23,306.

� Marilyn Rogoff collected $10,081.

� Debbie Kitterman Burgos collected $3,991.

� Gary Ratliff collected $200.

� Troy Bulloch collected $100.

� Anthony "Tony" Salas collected $41.

� Robert Glover collected no contributions.

If any of the 11 candidates garners more than 50 percent of the vote in next week's primary, they are elected outright. Otherwise, the top two vote-getters proceed to the June 7 general election.

Dear Management Partner/Executive Associates,

Join City Controller Laura Chick, the government leader named "The #1 Communicator Who Awed in 2004," for a lively discussion on the role of ethics in government and business on April 6, 2005, as part of the Dean's Executive Leadership Series.

As the city's chief auditor and accountant, Laura Chick has made headlines for her efforts to bring to light the alleged $4 million overbilling of the Department of Water and Power by a national public relations firm. In fact, over the last four years in office she has ferreted out fraud and waste as a result of more than 80 audits.

Register today at http://www.Bschool.pepperdine.edu/dels for your reserved seating as a Management Partner. Come early for a Management Partners networking reception at 5:45 p.m.

Dean's Executive Leadership Series featuring

Los Angeles City Controller Laura Chick [Photo]

Wednesday, April 6, 2005

Drescher Graduate Campus
Main Auditorium
Pepperdine University

Presentation: 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please call 310-568-5639. For upcoming Graziadio alumni events, please visit: http://www.bschool.pepperdine.edu/alumni/events/

The following is the profile that we found through the search of "mayor oscar goodman wbti" on the Google.com in the evening at March 28, 2005:

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman
Term: 2003 - 2007
Mayor's Office: (702) 229-6241
Contact Mayor Oscar B. Goodman

The 19th mayor of the city of Las Vegas, Oscar B. Goodman was re-elected for a second four-year term in April 2003. His trademark no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it-is style helped him capture 86 percent of the vote during his re-election efforts.

Mayor Goodman has been a champion of downtown revitalization, focusing his efforts on creating a downtown urban village filled with small businesses, boutiques, fine restaurants, bookstores and an art component where the public can have social dialogue and exchange ideas. �Like it or not, downtown is the core of our city, the heart and soul of southern Nevada, and without a healthy inner core, the city will rot from the inside out,� Goodman has stated.*2

During his first term, Goodman was successful in acquiring a 61-acre parcel in downtown Las Vegas without having to use eminent domain. In addition, the mayor played an integral part in getting the first Class A office building built in the downtown area in more than 20 years and he worked to acquire the historic downtown post office, which will be used for a downtown cultural center. Goodman has also led efforts to develop both an Arts District and an Entertainment District.

The self-proclaimed �happiest mayor in the world,� Goodman was born and raised in Philadelphia, graduating from Haverford College and receiving his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He has become one of the city�s premier criminal defense attorneys, having been named one of the �15 Best Trial Lawyers in America� by the National Law Journal. He has also been featured in numerous publications such as Of Rats and Men and even portrayed himself in the movie Casino. Mayor Goodman also serves on the Advisory Board of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Goodman and his wife of 42 years, Carolyn, moved to Las Vegas in 1964 with $87 in their pockets. The couple raised four children in Las Vegas, with three of the four now calling Las Vegas their home. All were educated in Las Vegas and went on to acquire college and graduate level degrees. �When Carolyn and I came here, Las Vegas was truly a land of opportunity,� the mayor says. �You could establish a career, make something for yourself and enjoy a great quality of life. I want to make sure that never changes.�*3

Contact Mayor Goodman:
400 Stewart Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Mayor's Office: (702) 229-6241
City Hall FAX: (702) 385-7960
Click here to Contact Mayor Goodman

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References

*1. PAI is the initial of Public Administration Institution of Washington Business and Technology Institute (WBTI).
*2. Office of the Mayor. 'Downtown Las Vegas ---the heart and soul of southern Nevada,' "A search of Mayor Oscar Goodman on the Google.com," (March 28, 2005), U. S. A.: Google.com.
*3. Ibid.

Greetings!

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events again this year that highlight Asian and Pacific Cultures in celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month throughout the month of May. We invite you to participate with us our largest event, the "Asian Pacific American Culture Fair & Food festival". It will be held on Saturday, April 30th from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Sahara West Library. Over 2500 people are expected to attend the event this year. Confirm your free space or participation by completing the application enclosed and returning it to me by April 1, 2005. We encourage you to feature traditional costumes, foods, crafts and entertainment.*1

Also, if your group or organization is interested in participating in our other two events. (Fashion Dance and Martial Arts Fest), please contact Mary Brown at; (702) 507-3665 or e-mail: Brownm@lccld.org.

Please help us publicize Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and this event to your community, family, friends and associates. We look forward to an enjoyable month of activities as we work together to entertain, inform and celebrate the diversity of our community in Las Vegas.*2

Sincerely,

(Signed by her.)
J. D. Barber
Sahara West Library
Scheduling and Programming Services
9600 W. Sahara Ave.
Las, Vegas, NV 89117
B: (702) 507-3631
B: (702) 507-3672
e-mail: Barberj@lvccld.org

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References

*1. Barber, J. D. 'The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will feature free public events again this year that highlight Asian and Pacific Cultures.' "A letter from Ms. J. D. Barber to Chinese American Academic Association of Nevada (CAAAN)," (received by CAAAN on march 26, 2005), Las Vegas, Nevada: Sahara West Library.
*2. Ibid.