It’s a difficult time for many local companies that need to cut back on their community giving.  Non-profits are suffering tremendously, but their needs aren’t going away.  
 

As I mentioned before in my blogs, we’ve recently associated our company with a wonderful local organization called NALA (Nevada Association of Latin Americans).  NALA was founded in 1969 and is the only Hispanic social service agency in Southern Nevada.  Their mission is to improve the opportunity and the quality of life for people of all ages, by providing individuals and families of low to moderate income outstanding educational and social services in an environment of caring and mutual respect.

Their preschool and childcare services are available to 2-5 year old children of working parents.  This is where we come in.

We recently were made aware that the kids are in need of additional educational materials, art supplies and other resources that can assist with preschool activities.  So, tomorrow, July 30^th, our company is going to be making a donation of $5,000 to NALA to help their 4-year-old students with materials they need for their ESL education. 

Our company employs and services the ever growing Hispanic community in Southern Nevada, so it is with great pleasure that we make this donation and hope that there will be more to follow.

While many of us can’t give donations, there are organizations out there that need our time and resources, so please remember that anything helps.

Regards,

Adam S. Kutner

For those of you that aren’t aware, the website of our local metropolitan police department has some helpful tips that might make owning a car in Las Vegas a bit safer.

Through the main web page, www.lvmpd.com, one can access information on accidents or auto thefts in your neighborhood, safety tips on car thefts and carjacking, and accidents or trouble spots that have happened within the last 15 minutes. 

To look for current accidents or trouble spots, go to the following link which is updated every 15 minutes:  http://www.lvmpd.com/cgi-bin/traffic/traffic.pl

For safety tips on car theft or carjacking, navigate to the section of the home page called “auto theft.”  Scroll down for information on many items having to do with car safety. 

To find out about crime in your neighborhood, access the Crime View section of the home page.  Follow the steps and you’ll be able to narrow down a specific neighborhood and find out what crimes have taken place and when.

In a time when we’re all worried about our safety, a little bit of information goes a long way.

Sincerely,

Adam S. Kutner

It’s often said that one of the reasons we have so many car accidents in Las Vegas is because of people moving here from all over the country.  DMV.org, a website that sums up the driving laws in all 50 states, including Nevada. 

Here’s a summary of some of the laws you should be aware of, but I strongly suggest getting to know them all.

Headlights

Headlights must be used from 30 minutes before sunset until 30 minutes after sunrise, and whenever conditions make it impossible to see clearly at least 1,000 feet ahead.

High beams should not be used within 500 feet of approaching traffic, or 300 feet of trailing traffic.

Seat Belts

Anyone six years and older riding in a motor vehicle must wear a safety belt, if the vehicle is required to have safety belts.

Vehicles built after 1969 must have at least lap-type safety belts for all riders, plus shoulder harnesses for front-seat riders.

Vehicles built between 1968-1969 need only have lap-type safety belts for front seat riders.

Child Safety Seats

Children who are younger than six or weigh less than 60 pounds must ride in an approved safety restraint system.

In addition, children who are younger than one or weigh less than 20 pounds must ride facing the rear of the vehicle.

Children are generally safest riding in the back seat.  In fact, with vehicles containing front seat passenger air bags, infants should always ride in the back seat.

If you don’t properly restrain child passengers, you can be fined, forced to perform community service, and have your license suspended.

Cell Phones

There are currently no statewide restrictions on cell phone use while driving in Nevada.

Helmets

If you ride a motorcycle, you are required to wear a helmet.  In addition, on cycles without windscreens, you must protect yourself by using glasses, goggles or face shields.

Reporting an Unsafe Driver

Motorists can call *647 (or *NHP) on their cell phones to alert the Nevada Highway Patrol about accidents, disabled vehicles, hazardous situations, and potentially drunk drivers.

Unattended Children

Leaving a child younger than seven in a vehicle without proper supervision (someone at least 12 years old) is considered a misdemeanor, if doing so endangers the child’s health and safety.

The state also considers leaving a child in a situation where physical or mental harm may take place (due to abuse or neglect) to be child endangerment.

 Adam S. Kutner