Briefs

BUSINESS

Boulder Dam Hotel finances in question

Representatives of the Boulder Dam Hotel Association's subcommittee on finances "didn't get anywhere" when it held a meeting on Oct. 19 because of two reasons, according to committee members.

Hotel manager Larry Kimball didn't attend the meeting and no documents were produced to show a financial picture of what the association has been doing for the past six months, according to sources close to the association.

All that was accomplished was a discussion on where the association stands financially and to see what was needed so it could make any future decisions involving funding.

Most in attendance at the meeting, except for association President Jim Amstutz, thought the hotel should stop being a hotel and, instead, the entire building should be turned into rental space, according to sources.

The subcommittee also plans to meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the hotel in order to meet its mandate of coming up with a viable solution aimed at paying off the hotel's mortgage to the Boulder Dam Credit Union. A payment of nearly $13,000 remains due at the end of the year.

Trade won't change drink company's plans

According to an executive with RMG Co., makers and distributors of e10 energy drink, the trade of National Football League player Jerry Rice from the Oakland Raiders to the Seattle Seahawks won't make any difference in the marketing strategies and artwork preparation for the product.

Three weeks ago, Rice, one of the NFL's all-time great pass receivers who still holds numerous NFL records, signed on with Boulder City-based RMG Co. of Boulder City to endorse e10, a blend of adaptogenic herbs, vitamins and amino acids.

Company president Laura Gard said last week the artwork hadn't proceeded to a point where layouts and designs had to be changed.

"We went to Oakland and met with (Rice) on (Oct. 16) and knew in advance of the announcement that he was going to be traded," Gard said. "If there's anything we have to do at this point, it might be that we'd have to tweak a couple of colors."

HEALTH

Medicare drug program to continue

A Medicare program aimed at providing free drugs for people with certain life-threatening diseases has been extended beyond its Sept. 30 deadline of signing up 50,000 applicants because too few people have enrolled in the program, according to Mark Manfredi, a customer relations specialist out of Medicare's San Francisco office.

Known as the Medicare Replacement Drug Demonstration, the eligibility requirements include: being enrolled in Medicare A and B; Medicare must be the primary health insurance; applicants can not have any other comprehensive drug coverage that would cover the medication; applicants must live in the United States; and applicants must have a signed certification form from their doctor.

Covered conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis (homebound), pulmonary hypertension, secondary hyperparathyroidism, Paget's disease, hepatitis C, CMV retinitis, acromegaly and seven forms of cancer.

Manfredi, who was in Boulder City for the Nevada League of Cities meeting, said applicants should not delay in getting their forms in because there is a nationwide 50,000-applicant cutoff.

The demonstration comes to an end in 2006, when Medicare's prescription drug program is set to begin.



EVENTS

Parade of Lights set for Dec. 4

The Lake Mead Boat Owners Association has scheduled its 28th annual Parade of Lights for Dec. 4 with check-in scheduled between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Only 60 entries will be permitted this year.

A mandatory captain's meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. with the parade beginning promptly at 6 p.m.

There are nine different classes of boats, with seven classes ranging from 16-foot to 20-foot boats to 36-foot and up houseboats. Also, there are two other categories ‹ all commercial entries and nonprofit organization of any type and length. No sailboards or jet skis will be allowed.

For information, call Parade Chair Diane Palmer or Al Krisch at 457-2797.



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